bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
People Resourcing Practices in Thermal Power Generating Units
Authors: Somasudari Dr.K. Meenatchi
Published: July 2021

A major challenge for business people in the field of globalisation is how to understand human resource management practices. It’s an obvious view that people are the assets of business entity irrespective of business. Managing people is not an easy task, since psychological factors speaks louder. Generally, the labour cum machine intensive industry should promptly set the people resourcing policies and practices. The thermal power generation units also need to frame the people resourcing practices in genuine. Accessing the opinion of employees about the people resourcing practices, in the select thermal power generation units of Tuticorin and satisfaction level of employees about the people resourcing practices are the core objectives. Analysis is done using Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal Wallis test. The researcher culminated that it is imperative for the thermal power generating units to realize the significance and intensity of people resourcing practices and ameliorate in all paths of work life.
Comprobación Experimental de la Velocidad de Salida de una Esfera en una Rampa Elevada
Authors: Tapia Segura Isidoro , Carrillo Velarde Guido , Ortiz Parra Iván , Pacheco Cunduri Mayra
Published: July 2021

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad determinar la velocidad horizontal de salida en una rampa acanalada, utilizando la ley de la conservación de la Energía Mecánica, y el movimiento de caída libre de una esfera, a través del desarrollo de una experimentación basada en una rampa casera. El método consistió en liberar la esfera a partir de diferentes alturas para determinar la velocidad que alcanza la misma al salir de la rampa. Se analizan el movimiento parabólico generado de esta interacción al caer la esfera al piso y por medio de la determinación de las ecuaciones del movimiento se evalúa sus componentes horizontal y vertical. Se comprueba que la componente horizontal de velocidad de dicho movimiento coincide con el valor de la velocidad alcanzada por la esfera al abandonar la rampa y una vez ha recorrido una distancia d determinada.
Effects of commercial fatty acids, organic acids and mineral supplementation on milk yield and blood characteristics of dairy goats in selected farms in Kelantan, Malaysia.
Authors: Yakubu Hassan , Mohamed Wan Zahari
Published: July 2021

Milk production of dairy goats raised by smallholders in Malaysia are usually very low with which are mainly attributed to poor nutrition. This study was aimed at evaluating the benefits of supplementing commercial fatty acids, organic acids and chelated minerals for enhancing milk production. Eighty Saanen dairy goats in the stage of mid-lactation were selected from 8 smallholder farms in Kelantan, Malaysia to evaluate their blood profile and mineral status in relation to their daily rations. Based on estimated dry matter intake (DMI), 50% of the animals were found not adequately fed, with deficit of 6% - 12% from the targeted DMI. Initial screening of the blood revealed that red blood cell (RBC), haemoglobin (HGB), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) values were marginally low while sodium (Na) was deficient. Based on these findings, 6 groups of 10 Saanen dairy goats from 6 farms were selected from the above 8 farms for the second trial. Five animals in each group were supplemented with either commercial fatty acids, organic acids and chelated minerals, while another 5 were not supplemented and fed only on routine rations. A formulated feed mixture, which comprised of PKC, NaCl, CaCO3, zeolite and mineral-vitamin premix at the rate of 100, 15, 15, 5 and10 g/day respectively were provided to the supplemented groups on top of routine rations. Supplementation of fatty acids (Extima 100, Extima 300, Extima Star and Extima 100 + Extima Star at the rate of 100, 100, 100 and 50+50 g/day), chelated mineral (POWERMIN 4COW/CATTLE+P, 400g/day) and organic acid (ORGACID, 100 g/day) to the respective supplemented groups resulted in improvement in certain blood characteristics and enhanced Na level. The improvement in milk yield associated with supplementation was between 12 – 16%. However, body condition score (BCS) of the supplemented groups were improved as compared to those non-supplemented. The findings revealed that supplementation of the above supplements, even with limited amount of a formulated feed mixture were less effective in enhancing milk yield of the dairy goats raised under the smallholders feeding condition.
Land use classification and land use change analysis using satellite images in Lojing, Kelantan.
Authors: John Hiew Jacqueline , M. Nor Amal Najihah , Rafaai Nur Hairunnisa , Abdul Malek Nur Hanisah , Abdul Aziz Hasifah , Ibrahim Nor Fadhilah , Muhammad Jamil Rohazaini
Published: July 2021

Remote sensing is widely used to capture the images of land use/land cover on earth. This paper studies on the land use changes in Lojing, Kelantan in 1989 dan 2006. The land use is then classified, and the classification scheme was adopted from United States Geological Survey (USGS) Land Use/ Land Cover Classification System. Supervised classification method has been used since it was proved by other research to be more accurate compared to unsupervised classification. Accuracy assessment was conducted to calculate the accuracy of the land use map produced so that at the end, a good quality of land use map is produced. The findings of this study is that, there had been an insignificant land use changes between the year 1989 and 2006. The conclusion is, Lojing had been experiencing changes in term of land use due to the increased socioeconomic activities especially agriculture and logging at the highlands of Lojing.
Preferences towards the brand and origin of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Authors: Velarde-Mendívil Alma , Camarena-Gómez Dena , Salgado-Beltrán Lizbeth
Published: July 2021

Garlic is one of the best known and most widely consumed vegetables in the international field. Regarding its production, Asian countries are identified as the main producers at a global level. Mexico have a significant production of garlic, occupying the fourth place for its productive volume in Latin America and in some regions such as the municipality of Arizpe, Sonora has a productive vocation, contributing to the region's economy and family support. Hence, for a significant number of small producers, it is essential to remain competitive in the garlic market. As a positioning strategy, the creation of a regional brand emerges as a feasible alternative. That is why, and in order to know the preferences that consumers manifest towards Arizpe garlic, an experiment of choice was carried out, a methodology widely used in agri-food marketing studies, the NGene software was used for the analysis of data and in the Limdep software, a conditional logit model was estimated. The results show that the manufacturer's brand and regional origin exert a positive influence on consumers. It is noted that consumers would be willing to pay a premium if the products have the regional or national brand attribute. This information suggests the possibility that exists for small producers in the study region to position themselves in the market with a regional garlic brand.
Physiological and root morphological responses in different combinations of rootstock-scion of cacao to water deficit
Authors: Jaimez Ramón , Vásconez Gregorio , Sotomayor Ignacio , Quijano Grisnel , Morante Jaime , Arteaga Francisco , Cedeño-Garcia George
Published: July 2021

Grafting is a common practice in cacao cultivation, but it has not been reported whether rootstock-scion combinations respond differently in terms of water transport, growth, or nutrient uptake under varying soil water availability conditions. The effects of water deficits on water potential (Ψf), basal diameter (db), root growth, chlorophyll and leaf concentrations of nitrogen (N) were evaluated in 16 rootstock-scion combinations that resulted from four rootstocks and four scion clones. Grafted seedlings were subjected to two water regimes: 21 days without irrigation (WD) and continuous irrigation (I). Under WD conditions, Ψf tended to be lower when using the EETP800 clone with the four rootstocks, indicating that this clone may have a higher rate of transpiration. The greater Ψf (p <0.05) obtained with the EET400 and EET399 rootstocks-scion combinations indicate higher water uptake capacity by the root systems of these rootstocks, which permits the maintenance of adequate transpiration rates and higher Ψf. The higher db, chlorophyll content and leaf N content obtained in the combinations of scions with the EET400 rootstock under WD impart on this rootstock a more favorable degree of adaptability for tolerating water deficits. However, this tolerance is not associated with increased root growth, which indicates that higher efficiency of water uptake is related to metabolic and physiological processes rather than a larger root surface.
Promoting fair individual labour dispute resolution for South African educators accused of sexual misconduct (part 2)
Authors: Coetzee SA
Published: July 2021

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The main factors, associated with incomplete vaccination againts measels, parotitis, rubella, and diphtheria in 170 juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients: the results of prospective pilot study
Authors: Lybimova N. A. , Fridman I. V. , Goleva O. V. , Kharit S. M. , Kostik M. M.
Published: July 2021

Background. Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) may have incomplete vaccination againts different vaccines leads to lower protective levels of anti-vaccine antibodies.

The aim of the study – to evaluate the rate and the main factors of incomplete vaccination against measels, parotitis, rubella (MMR), and diphtheria in JIA patients.

Methods. In the present study were included data 170 JIA (55 boys and 115 girls) aged from 2 to 17 years, who received scheduled vaccination before the age of 2 years and before JIA onset against measles, parotitis, diphtheria and rubella. Incomplete vaccination means the reduced number of vaccine to age. In all patients the IgG anti-vaccine antibodies levels were detected with ELISA. Data presented with odds ratio ()OR) with 95 confidence interval (CI).

Results. Incomplete vaccination against MMR was in 50 (32.5%) of children less than 6 years. Incomplete vaccination against diphtheria was in 6/16 (37.5%) of children less than 6 year, in 53/110 (48.2%) of children aged 6–14 years and in 26/44 (59.1%) of the JIA patients more than 14 years. The main predictors in logistic regression for incomplete vaccination for MMR were: onset age <4 years (OR=12.2 [95% CI: 5.0–28.9]; p=0.0000001), JIA duration >3.1 years (OR=4.4 [95% CI: 2.0–9.9]; p=0.0002), methotrexate duration >3 years (OR=5.7 [95% CI 2.7–12.0]; p=0.0000012); biologic treatment (OR=2.5 [95% CI: 1.3–4.9]; p=0.008) and treatment >1 biologic (OR=3.3 [95% CI: 1.1–10.4]; p=0.002); for diphtheria were: JIA duration >3.1 years (OR=3.4 [95% CI: 1.8–6.5]; p=0.0002), methotrexate duration >2.8 years (OR=4.1 [95% CI: 2.1–8.1]; p=0.00004), biologic treatment (OR=2.4 [95% CI: 1.3–4.4]; p=0.006). In the multiple regression only JIA onset age (p=0.00001) and duration of methotrexate (p=0.003) were predictors of incomplete vaccination against MMR. Methotrexate duration (p=0.005) and biologics treatment (p=0.05) were predictors of incomplete vaccination against diphtheria.

Conclusion. The main predictor of incomplete vaccination was younger onset age of JIA. Children received more intensive immunosupression usually have scheduled vaccination rarely which leads to increased number of patients without protective antibody levels. These facts indicate the attitude of physicians parents to vaccination in immunocompromised children. Further investigations required for assessment of safety of vaccinations in children with rheumatic diseases may be a factor for changing this prejudice.
EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT A STUDY OF IT SECTOR IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Tahira Khushnooda
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The study examined effects of artificial intelligence on human resources management

a study of it sector in Pakistan

Methodology: The tool used for the purpose of gathering the data for this thesis was a questionnaire The content of the questionnaire had to be necessarily validated by a PhD professor .In order to fulfill the need of the research of finding out the relationship, which might exist between the given dependent and independent variables, correlation analysis was conducted using SPSS.. The research was also based upon facts and arguments based on the non-numerical data which is gathered through different articles. The respondents chosen for filling the research questionnaire were selected from the top ranking IT companies of Pakistan because of the fact that these companies, some of them being multi-national, would have the understanding of the modern challenges related to technology and the complexities of the recruitment.

Result: Technology is the main focus of the whole world today. Companies who wish to survive in the modern industry must make their recruitment processes digitized by incorporating the modern technology so that not only the processes can be made faster but also their performance can be made better.

Unique contribution to theory and practice: Artificial intelligence is the result of the modern world of complexities and new technological advancements which have allowed new entrant to enter new markets anytime. The biggest challenge of artificial intelligence is that it has made everything quick. Recruiters want to be catered quickly for this purpose, companies ought to have highly responsive HR system so that the hiring is on time
IMPLANTAÇÃO DE CURRÍCULO INTEGRADO E INTERDISCIPLINAR NO ENSINO MÉDICO: A EXPERIÊNCIA DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL DE ENSINO
Authors: Franceschet de Sousa Iane , Negro-Dellacqua Melissa
Published: July 2021

Atualmente no Brasil, as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais recomendam que o Projeto Pedagógico dos Cursos (PPC) de Medicina sejam concebidos levando em consideração um aspecto central, que define o estudante no centro do processo de ensino-aprendizagem e o professor como facilitador. Estas recomendações estão em consonância com as recomendações internacionais para a formação médica, bem como os critérios de qualidade internacionalmente aceitos. Neste sentido, o presente artigo objetivou relatar a experiência da implantação do PPC de Medicina do Departamento de Ciências da Saúde do Cento de Ciências, Tecnologias e Saúde (DCS/CTS/UFSC), no município de Araranguá/SC, enfatizando os aspectos inovadores do currículo e os desafios a serem superados. Tratou-se de um estudo de caso, fundamentado a partir do referencial teórico apresentado e de análise documental. O estudo ocorreu no período de julho de 2018 até dezembro de 2019, quando foram implantados os 3 primeiros semestres do curso. Como conclusões, o projeto do curso apesar de contemporâneo e alinhado às novas recomendações, apresenta muitos empecilhos, entre eles: necessidade de avanços na prática docente interdisciplinar, bem como na compreensão do escopo epistemológico do projeto; possibilidade de acesso à qualificação docente continuada e a adaptação do sistema de gestão acadêmica para o curso, que não segue os moldes disciplinares. Por fim, as incertezas de cunho político em relação ao cumprimento do Programa Mais Médicos durante o período de implantação do início do curso tensionaram ainda mais as relações internas, sendo mais um obstáculo ao trabalho interdisciplinar.
THE AVAILABILITY OF CONSELING SKILLS WITH FEMALE PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE SULTANATE OMAN
Authors: AL-SAWAFI Jokha , BENKOUIDER Amina
Published: July 2021

The study aimed to uncover the practice of a pre-school teachers in counseling skills, and to find out the differences in the degree of availability of counseling skills among them according to the following variables (Academic Qualification, Years of Experience, Training Courses). The researchers used a descriptive approach, and the Observation-Card which designed by the researchers themselves, it was divided into three domains (Classroom Management & interaction with children, Organization of the educational environment, and Interpersonal), then was applied to a sample of (120) teachers. The study concluded that the teachers practice skills in Classroom Management & Interaction with children) was on a degree of (medium). While practicing the skills of (Organizing the Educational Environment, and Personal skills) was on a degree of (high). The results also showed that the degree of availability of counseling skills among teachers in all three- domains were differs according to their academic qualification in favor of a kindergarten bachelor’s qualification, and the degree of availability of counseling skills among teachers in all three-domains not differ according to the number of years of experience, and the degree of availability of counseling skills for teachers in two areas (Classroom Management & Interaction with children, and Interpersonal skills) differs according to the number of training courses in favor of female teachers who obtained one course and more, with the exception of the domain of (Organizing the Educational Environment), as it founded that it does not differ according to the number of training courses
LU-ABARKKU ASSYRIAN MINISTER OF FINANCE (STUDY IN MODERN ASSYRIAN TEXTS 911-612 BC(
Authors: AL SARRAJI Faten Hameed Qasim
Published: July 2021

This Study Deals with one of the Assyrian Functions (The Position of Abarraku Minister of Finance). This Position has been Characterized by an important Historical Position in Mesopotamia in General and in the Assyrian Empire in Particular Because of its Role not limited to Administrative Duties related to financial affairs. Rather, the Duties Varied and included Also The military and political, in particular. He who holds this position governs a province, and in studying this position we have Relied on the Assyrian Cuneiform Texts that were Found by the British College of Archeology During its excavations in Nimrud in the years 1949-1962 AD, as it Included these Texts (letters, Economic, legal and Administrative Documents). These Texts are from our Meagre knowledge about the Administrative Organization of the Assyrian Empire, so we were able Through them to Know The Functional Responsibilities with Economic Tasks in the Palace and The Kingdom in Terms of Imports, Expenditures, and the Military and Administrative Entrusted to The Abarraku.
HISTORICAL SYMBOL BETWEEN THE CONTROVERSY OF HISTORY AND REALITY :THE NOVEL OF LOVE, WHO CROSSES THE BORDER, AS A MODEL
Authors: ABD Shamim Radhi
Published: July 2021

This approach is based on observing images, events, and symbolic characters, then encompassing them in all their aspects, then showing the symbolic method that the novelist adopted to draw and present them in the narration of the novel. (A Lover Who Crosses the Borders) We find the mythical and symbolic tendency in building the narrative, as the novelist exploits the mythical environment that opens up to the past to record the conditions of the main character, and the nature of adaptation to the external environment, in addition to how to face life and its circumstances in different ways, most of the symbolic characters symbolized the pain of reality and the fragmentation of life, so the narrator built (his long story) or (his short novel) in a way that mixes the imagined and the reality. Most of the events and characters are realistic that embodied an imaginary narrative that confronted the Iraqi reality for psychological, social and political purposes. When the stage expanded with multiple crises, success was an ally of those who archive of Iraqi pain, and who embodied the interaction and communication between its past and present, as the novelist wrote in a modernist way that drew its visions from the imagination of Iraqi pain, and the stage recognized the creative exceptions that promote the literary face, and the task of expression is an occasional product of culture.
EXPLORING NEWS EDITORS’ ADVOCACY ON SOOT AND WASTE DISPOSAL IN PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA
Authors: Ata-Awaji Anthony Reuben , Ikot-Osin Victor Bassey
Published: July 2021

This study was undertaken to explore the practice of advocacy journalism among news editors in Port Harcourt on the menace of environmental challenges of soot and solid waste disposal in the Rivers State metropolis. News editors of 13 private radio stations in Port Harcourt formed the population for the study. The research instrument was an interview that was based on structured questions framed to extract primary data from the population.The qualitative method was adopted in analysing the data. Among other findings, the study unravelled that the practice of advocacy journalism among news editors on soot and indiscriminate dumping of solid waste is weak in Port Harcourt. More so, the study ascertained that none of the news editors adopted news commentary as an approach in the advocacy on soot and indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in Port Harcourt. Given the findings, it is recommended that news reports on soot and indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in Port Harcourt should be done regularly to strengthen the advocacy and contribute to change of attitudes of the masses toward the environment. It is also recommended, among others that news commentary should be adopted by news editors in Port Harcourt as part of the strategies to advance advocacy on soot menace and indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in that city, due to the educative, expository and detailed nature of the commentary.
INFLUENCE OF ONLINE PORNOGRAPHY ON IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN IMO STATE
Authors: Ikechukwu Linda Nnenna
Published: July 2021

Juvenile access and exposure to online pornography is an alarming and escalating problem worldwide. This study attempts to find out the reasons for Internet pornography use and its influence among in-school adolescents in Imo State. To achieve these objectives, a blend of quantitative and qualitative methods of research was employed. Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion were used to gather data for quantitative and qualitative research methods respectively. While 500 copies of the questionnaire were administered, 493 were retrieved and valid for the study, six different FGD’s were constituted. Multi-stage, simple random and systematic sampling techniques were used for the selection of the respondents for the quantitative method because the population of the study cut across the three educational zones of the state and classes, purposive sampling technique was employed to select participants in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). This technique was used to select members for the study based on their relevance to the study. The study was anchored on Social Learning and Uses and Gratification theories. Results show that in-school adolescents view online pornography to a high extent. Results also show that curiosity and fun were the primary motivations for the use of Internet pornography among in-school adolescents in Imo state. The study also found that Internet pornography corrupts their minds and makes them have wild thoughts that are capable of distracting them from their academics. Based on these results, the researcher recommends that parents should use both technical and physical strategies to monitor what their adolescent children do on the Internet
RETHINKING A CULTURAL POLICY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Agaku Emmanuel Ayila , Agena Martins Moses
Published: July 2021

Nigeria is in pressing need of a cultural policy that could promote cultural values. The challenge of cultural erosion has affected the capacity of the country to ensure the security and welfare of the people for the sustainable development of the country. This article, therefore, examines the cultural dimensions of the country’s national security problem. In addition to deploying qualitative research methodology, the researchers adopt a theoretical exploration of secondary sources for the article. The paper x-rays some related literature that unveil many security challenges that have to do with conflicts in the way of life of the people, such as, the Muslim extremists of Marwa, Maitatsine, El-zakzaki and their liberal counterparts in Kano, Maiduguri, Zaria, Gombe, Yola and so on, at various times. Countless instances of ethno-religious conflicts have occurred between Christians and Muslims in Bauchi, Kano, Kafanchan, Zango-Kataf, Kaduna, and Nasarawa among other parts of Nigeria.  There have been sectarian conflicts in Nasarawa, Benue, some parts of South-East, South-West and South-South of Nigeria.  More recently, there has emerged some difficult insecurity problems characterised by political violence, Boko Haram terrorists, banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, Fulani herdsmen attacks, militancy and so on. In addition to the above-mentioned plethora of insecurity, there are on daily occurrence instances of corruption and crimes such as suicide attacks, armed-robbery, oil theft, rape and so on. The article attempted a theoretical matrix of ‘culture of security’ and ‘security of culture’. The paper therefore recommends a cultural policy could promote cultural education, values, sensitivity, and unity, as well as commitment through participatory communication by nationalist individuals and their involvement in the nation-building efforts, necessary to avert imminent crisis in the country.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND FAKE NEWS ON CORONA VIRUS: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Ukwuru Sandra , Nwankwo Prisca
Published: July 2021

Social media is the 21st-century media that has given every user an equal opportunity to publish news without passing through any form of gatekeeping, editorial, or professional scrutiny. This means that it has become a natural home for the spread of fake news even on the recent coronavirus with its consequent health implications. The authors deployed available materials and literature to discuss the burning issues surrounding fake news as misleading information on social media, especially how social media has become a natural home for fake news on coronavirus. More so, this paper reviewed the literature on the effects of fake news on coronavirus and then motivations for sharing fake news online as a way to provide a start-off point for an understanding of why social media misinformation on Corona virus has spread.  The authors concluded by presenting a gap in literature, in addition to a research agenda for studies on the spread of health-related disinformation in Nigeria.
SOCIO-CULTURAL VARIABLES AND MEDIA COVERAGE OF GIRL CHILD MARRIAGES
Authors: Okiyi Godswill , Odionye Chinwe , Okeya Adenike
Published: July 2021

Girl-child marriages have been an ongoing practice in many traditional and modern societies. It is a common practice which exists in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Presently, girl child marriages predominate in developing countries, most of which have not accepted or domesticated the Child Rights Acts which aims to legalize the protection of children from different kinds of abuses. The media are expected to play roles of advocacy by setting agenda on such issues as child marriages by providing adequate coverage through news reports, editorials, interviews, features and other kinds of contents. This paper is a systematic critical analysis which relied on secondary data to examine issues explored. The study is underpinned by the mutedgroup and spiral of silence theories. While the latter examined communication patterns and social representation of non-dominant cultural groups like women and other minorities, the spiral of silence theory posits that the mass media work simultaneously with majority public opinion to silence minority beliefs or cultural issues. Literature revealed that the media do not significantly report social problems of child abuse and violence. Reportage of other sections of societies occupies more prominent media space. However, as part of roles of the media, they are to sensitize and create awareness of issues related to rights and protection of children.
E-HEALTH LITERACY AND AVAILABILITY OF INTERNET WELLNESS INFORMATION ON FAST FOOD AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN AWKA SOUTH, ANAMBRA STATE
Authors: Chukwuemeka Gloria
Published: July 2021

This study focused on e-health literacy and availability of Internet wellness information on fast food among adolescents. The avalanche of data on the Internet indicates that adolescents are likely to be influenced by online information on fast food. This study examined how exposure to online information induces dietary behaviour change among adolescents of Awka South, Anambra State. The study examined two theories: Health Belief Model that explains health behaviour and possible reasons for non-compliance with recommended health actions, and uses-and-gratifications approach which examines why and how people actively seek out particular media to satisfy specific needs. The study adopted a survey of 400 respondents using Cochran sample determination technique. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Findings of the study showed that online wellness information induces dietary behaviour change and increased exposure to negative information about a product reduces the chances of its continued consumption.
El advenimiento de los disturbios civiles e incidencia en la formulación de doctrina en operaciones de apoyo o asistencia militar desde el punto de vista de la inteligencia militar
Authors: Martin Cepeda Luis Fernando
Published: July 2021

El siguiente artículo de reflexión tiene como objetivo analizar el contexto de la protesta social en Colombia; en particular, el movimiento social popular que, como movimiento de masas, concentra el mayor número de manifestantes y que, a través de su causa, puede llegar a aumentar la confrontación con la Fuerza Pública, generando una latente amenaza de disturbio social que en muchas ocasiones adopta un carácter violento.

Por ende, pretende contribuir a la formulación de postulados que ayudarán a los tomadores de decisiones para la formulación o estructuración de un proyecto de doctrina en ese particular o fortalecer los estudios ya realizados referentes al tema.  El texto es desarrollado a partir de cuatro apartados: 1) Amenazas armadas en zonas de disturbios sociales, 2) Conformación de las ZVTN (Zonas Veredales de Transición y Normalización), 3) ZRC (Zonas de Reserva Campesina), y 4) Zonas de Resguardos Indígenas en Colombia.
Industry Analysis – The First Step in Business Management Scholarly Research
Authors: P. S. Aithal
Published: July 2021

Industry analysis and Company analysis are two types of case study methods among many types of Case-based research analysis in Research Methodology. A case study based management research and teaching pedagogy are adopted by many business schools with the belief that it is a most powerful way to study and learn new lessons required to identify ,understand, and solve the problems in the process of managing and leading the organizations.Analysing business cases of industries force students to grapple with exactly the kinds of situations, decisions, and dilemmas managers confront every day. Industry analysis is a powerful tool in developing both research case study and teaching case study in business management subject. Through industry analysis students and researchers can study various aspects of an industry and its components to enrich their knowledge in the core area of business including organizational management, environmental management, functional areas of business, strategic management, new idea generation as well as effective decision
making. The issues or problems identified in a given industry and the efforts made by
organizations to handle such issues or solve such problems are learning opportunities for students and researchers in business management institutions. In this paper, we have discussed the procedure of writing case studies based on industry analysis framework. We also recommend the Industry analysis as a class of case study methodology in management research for developing research case studies as a first step for budding researchers.
Analysis of Business Strategies of Salesforce.com Inc.
Authors: M. S Sneha , Prasad K Krishna
Published: July 2021

Salesforce.com is a cloud computing company originated from SanFrancisco of America. Salesforce also enhances its business on commercial applications of social networking through achievement and internal development. Company headquarters in SanFrancisco as of early 2016, it standout among the most much esteemed American cloud computing organizations with a market capitalization above $61 billion. In August 2017, Salesforce declared that it had come to the $10 billion income run rate turning into the main venture cloud organization to do as such. In spite of the fact that its income originates from Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales drive likewise gains by business uses of long range interpersonal communication through obtaining and inner improvement .Salesforce is the world's No.1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Cloud based applications for sales, service, marketing, and more don’t require IT, experts, to set up or manage simply log in and start connecting with customers in a whole new way. Sales force is the essential or primary venture offering inside the Sales compel Platform. It gives organizations an interface for case administration and errand administration, and a framework for naturally steering and raising imperative occasions. In this paper, we have analysed the business strategy of the company using SWOT analysis framework.
Isolation and Identification of Cellulolytic Bacteria Symbiont from Various Termites on Different Nest Type in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: HIDAYAT Mohamad Rusdi
Published: July 2021

The microbial symbiotic community in the digestive tract of termites is reportedly influenced by the taxonomy and feeding habit of the host. Both factors are strongly correlated with the nest type. This study aimed to isolate the cellulolytic bacteria from termite’s digestive tract on different nest types and characterize and identify the potential isolates. The research methods included termite sampling conducted in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (BBBRNP), Melawi, West Kalimantan, isolation of cellulolytic bacteria from termites’ gut, endoglucanase activity test, biochemical characterization, and DNA analysis based on the amplification of 16S rRNA gene. Thirty isolates from 6 different species of termites on three different nest types were successfully isolated. Sixteen potential endoglucanase bacterial isolates were tested in terms of their endoglucanase activity. The cellulolytic index measured from those isolates ranged from 1.162 - 4.894. Three isolates (MRH.13.S, MRH.13.AF, and MRH.13.O2) with the highest cellulolytic index on each nest type were identified. The analysis of 16S rRNA gene using BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool for Nucleotides) revealed that isolate MRH.13.S had the closest relationship with Bacillus tequilensis (99 % homology). Based on biochemical characterization, MRH.13.AF and MRH.13.O2 isolates were related to Bacillus spp.
HIGHLIGHTS

Potential cellulolytic bacteria from termite intestinal tract from different nests (i.e., soil, wood, and arboreal) were isolated and compared
Termites were obtained from a lowland dipterocarp primary forest ecosystem in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia
Termite species collected were Termes comis, Dicuspiditermes garthwaitei, Synhamitermes quadriceps, Havilanditermes proatripennis, Bulbitermes borneensis, and Bulbitermes parapusillus
Potential cellulolytic bacteria acquired were closely related with Bacillus tequilensis and Bacillus spp

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Multiclass semantic segmentation for digitisation of movable heritage using deep learning techniques
Authors: Patrucco Giacomo , Setragno Francesco
Published: July 2021

Digitisation processes of movable heritage are becoming increasingly popular to document the artworks stored in our museums. A growing number of strategies for the three-dimensional (3D) acquisition and modelling of these invaluable assets have been developed in the last few years. Their objective is to efficiently respond to this documentation need and contribute to deepening the knowledge of the masterpieces investigated constantly by researchers operating in many fieldworks. Nowadays, one of the most effective solutions is represented by the development of image-based techniques, usually connected to a Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetric approach. However, while images acquisition is relatively rapid, the processes connected to data processing are very time-consuming and require the operator’s substantial manual involvement. Developing deep learning-based strategies can be an effective solution to enhance the automatism level. In this research, which has been carried out in the framework of the digitisation of a wooden maquettes collection stored in the ‘Museo Egizio di Torino’, using a photogrammetric approach, an automatic masking strategy using deep learning techniques is proposed, to increase the level of automatism and therefore, optimise the photogrammetric pipeline. Starting from a manually annotated dataset, a neural network was trained to automatically perform a semantic classification to isolate the maquettes from the background. The proposed methodology allowed the researchers to obtain automatically segmented masks with a high degree of accuracy. The workflow is described (as regards acquisition strategies, dataset processing, and neural network training). In addition, the accuracy of the results is evaluated and discussed. Finally, the researchers proposed the possibility of performing a multiclass segmentation on the digital images to recognise different object categories in the images, as well as to define a semantic hierarchy to perform automatic classification of different elements in the acquired images.

Highlights:

In the framework of movable heritage digitisation processes, many procedures are very time-consuming, and they still require the operator’s substantial manual involvement.

This research proposes using deep learning techniques to enhance the automatism level in the generation of exclusion masks, improving the optimisation of the photogrammetric procedures.

Following this strategy, the possibility of performing a multiclass semantic segmentation (on the 2D images and, consequently, on the 3D point cloud) is also discussed, considering the accuracy of the obtainable results.
Position - Velocity Control for Two PMDC Motors Connected by a Cross-Coupling Technique with Butterflies Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Abdulhussein Kareem Ghazi , Yasin Naseer M. , Hasan Ihsan J.
Published: July 2021

In this paper, two contributions are presented. the first is to design two cascade controllers to control the velocity and position for two Permanent Magnet DC motors (PMDC) working together at the same time for use in many applications such as CNC machines, robotics, and others. Furthermore, the cross-coupling technique is used to connect these motors and adjust the precise synchronization of their movement on the axes. The second contribution is the use of the butterfly’s optimization algorithm (BOA) with the objective function Integral Time Absolute Error (ITAE) to extract the optimal parameter values for the two cascade controllers and the synchronization controller in order to obtain the best accurate results. The simulation results showed high accuracy to reach the desired position at a regular velocity of both the PMDC motors with accurate synchronization and tracking trajectory on the axes. In addition, a very small position deviation of 0.021 rad was observed, and the system returned to a steady-state after 2 seconds of applying the full load.
SRAMM: Short Read Alignment Mapping Metrics
Authors: Chon Alvin , Huang Xiaoqiu
Published: July 2021

Short Read Alignment Mapping Metrics (SRAMM): is an efficient and versatile command line tool providing additional short read mapping metrics, filtering, and graphs. Short read aligners report MAPing Quality (MAPQ), but these methods generally are neither standardized nor well described in literature or software manuals. Additionally, third party mapping quality programs are typically computationally intensive or designed for specific applications. SRAMM efficiently generates multiple different concept-based mapping scores to provide for an informative post alignment examination and filtering process of aligned short reads for various downstream applications. SRAMM is compatible with Python 2.6+ and Python 3.6+ on all operating systems. It works with any short read aligner that generates SAM/BAM/CRAM file outputs and reports 'AS' tags. It is freely available under the MIT license at http://github.com/achon/sramm.
Need Analysis: Portable Web Server Development Kits for Teaching and Learning
Authors: Masharah Husain Nor , Akma Ahmad Zaki Nadia , Johan Rasyidi , Zaria Mohd Noor Noor Anida
Published: July 2021

A Portable server is the combination of popular web server software, namely Apache, MySQL, PHP and PhpMyAdmin. With a portable server, users can develop and display a developed website anywhere at any time as all web server configurations have been installed on the storage drive. Portable servers are ideal for displaying the offline version of the website anywhere when developing a website. Using a mobile server as well, users do not need hosting that requires complicated configuration and can be used to run tests before putting the website online. This study aims to obtain preliminary findings on building portable web server development kits for the teaching and learning process.
A Data Governance Maturity Assessment: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Dossari Hmood , Ali Sumaili Aisha
Published: July 2021

Nowadays, data has become important and influences the decision-making process on government and business sectors. Data governance strategy should not be underestimated because it increases the value of data and minimize data-related cost and risk. The data governance concept promotes the accomplishment of organizational objectives by developing and implementing an appropriate strategy for processing data in perfect and secure manner. This study aims to assess the maturity of data governance for Saudi sectors by design a framework and using it to measure whether the data governance have been applied or not. To do so, we have designed a questionnaire based on five criteria for assessing the current state of data governance implementation which are: policies and standards of data management, data quality, risk of poor data quality, cost of data correction, and data security. The questionnaire was then distributed to the employees in the IT department or who are related to data management or data security in Saudi sectors either government or private. The results show that approximately 48% of the respondents stated that they have a data governance committee in the sectors in which they work. Also, 55% of the respondents indicated that there are legislation and regulations for data governance in the sectors, as well as for making data available. Moreover, 42% from the respondents stated that their organizations have policies and procedures to enforce data management
Etiology and epidemiology of neuropathic pain
Authors: Suh Bum Chun
Published: July 2021

Background: Neuropathic pain is defined as pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the somatosensory system either at the peripheral or central level. In most cases, neuropathic pain is associated with poor general health and has a problem of suboptimal response to medical treatment. This review will discuss the neurologic and non-neurologic conditions that cause neuropathic pain and the results of epidemiologic studies on neuropathic pain.Current Concepts: Epidemiology would be a useful clinical tool for designing management and prevention strategies for various neuropathic pain syndromes. Validated neuropathic pain screening questionnaires are widely used as useful tools for the epidemiologic study of neuropathic pain. There are also validated Korean versions of these questionnaires. The overall prevalence of neuropathic pain was estimated at 6.9-10%. Common neuropathic pain syndromes include diabetic neuropathy, herpes zoster, and trigeminal neuralgia. In addition, neuropathic pain can also occur in central nervous system disorders such as spinal cord injury or stroke, and other conditions like cancerous diseases, intervertebral disc disease, and joint diseases.Discussion and Conclusion: Neuropathic pain does not respond well to medical treatment, which leaves both patients and physicians are less satisfied with such treatments. Therefore, physicians must identify the causes of the pain, explain them to the patient, and proceed with the treatment together with patients.
Treatment of neuropathic pain
Authors: Sohn Eunhee
Published: July 2021

Background: Neuropathic pain presents a therapeutic challenge because patients cannot be relieved from it, even when all known medical options have been tried. Several treatment guidelines have been provided, and several pharmacotherapies have been proposed with non-pharmacological treatments. This study aimed to present the current pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments used to treat patients with neuropathic pain. Furthermore, several treatment guidelines for neuropathic pain are compared.Current Concepts: Tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentinoids, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are the first-line agents recommended by clinical guidelines in several countries. Tramadol and topical agents are recommended as second-line agents. Opioids and cannabinoids are recommended as third-line agents; cannabinoids are recommended by Canadian treatment guidelines. Combination therapy may be more effective because it results in synergistic pain-relieving effects, and the individual drug dose may be lower. Non-pharmacologic treatment is recommended as third-line or supplementary management because of the lack of evidence.Discussion and Conclusion: Several guidelines have recommended similar drugs; however, it is impossible to completely cure neuropathic pain. Therefore, therapeutic goals must be realistically discussed to improve patient compliance. In addition, additional studies based on pathophysiological mechanisms should be conducted to improve the management of neuropathic pain.
Pharmacological treatment of the patients with croup
Authors: Jang Yoon Young , Chung Hai Lee
Published: July 2021

Background: Croup is a respiratory illness usually caused by acute viral infection of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, and characterized by the abrupt onset of a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, hoarseness, and respiratory distress due to upper airway obstruction. Croup commonly affects children younger than 6 years of age, with peak incidence between 7 and 36 months. Although the disease is usually self-limited, it may occasionally become life threatening, and can, on rare occasion, lead to respiratory failure.Current Concepts: Treatment of viral croup depends on the severity of symptoms as denoted by Westley croup score (i.e., mild, moderate, or severe). A single dose of oral or intramuscular dexamethasone (0.15-0.6 mg/kg) is the mainstay of treatment for viral croup, irrespective of severity. A single dose of nebulized budesonide (2 mg) is equally effective as systemically administered dexamethasone, and is considered when a patient is unable to take a medicine orally. Nebulized L-epinephrine (1:1,000, 3-5 mL) causes vasoconstriction in the mucosa, rapidly reducing airway edema. Addition of nebulized L-epinephrine is indicated in the patients with croup of at least moderate severity, displaying chest retraction and signs of labored breathing.Discussion and Conclusion: The most effective pharmacological treatments for patients with viral croup are oral or intramuscular dexamethasone, and nebulized L-epinephrine. Especially, corticosteroids can significantly decrease the intensity of croup symptoms and reduce hospital admissions, return visits to emergency department and length of stay in the hospital.