bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinación del contenido de zinc en residuos producidos durante el proceso de galvanizado por inmersión
Authors: Salazar-Peralta Araceli , Pichardo-Salazar José Alfredo , Pichardo-Salazar Ulises , Chávez Rosa Hilda
Published: May 2021

In the hot galvanizing process, remnants are produced that must be removed to avoid a poor quality in the coating of the product. During the hot dip galvanizing process, by-products are obtained both in the tubs and in galvanizing pails, which can be reused. The objective of this study was to recover Zinc from the by- products generated during the hot dip galvanizing process. The study was carried out by characterizing the chemical composition, density, and quantity of the by-products generated during the galvanizing process, which were recovered: Zinc, dross, droplet, and Zinc fines. The monthly average of the by- products generated for one year was 6,900 kg of dross, 5,800 kg of drop and 5,300 kg of zinc fines. 6500 kg of recovered Zinc were obtained. 43% Zinc was recovered. The results were favorable to be able to carry out the recovery of the mineral. It is concluded that it is necessary to work on the recovery of Zinc, since there will be economic savings, and it will also collaborate with the care of the environment by preventing Zinc residues from going to wastewater.
Reingeniería del modelado e implementación de simulador de reacciones químicas
Authors: Macías Brambila Hassem Rubén , Pulido-González Héctor , Gómez-López Daniela , Zamora-Ramos Victor Manuel
Published: May 2021

This article describes the process of analysis, design and implementation of the reengineering process for the continuous improvement of a distributed system that is integrated by a suite of applications and servers that perform the processing for the simulation in 2D and 3D of chemical reactions and pattern recognition. This distributed system establishes a framework for the modeling, representation and simulation of chemical reactions through compounds and the elements of the periodic table, to support face-to-face activities mediated by technology for the chemistry subjects of the Educational Institutions Superior offered by these Educational Programs. This reengineering process was executed with the implementation of the agile SCRUM methodology for the production of the suite. This suite of applications will allow students and teachers through simulations to understand and understand the interaction of the elements with each other, providing support in real time, fundamental for the understanding of topics such as valence electrons and chemical bonds. , which will allow undoubtedly to support the training process of students
Analysis of usability evaluation according to the quality standards
Authors: Ahumada-Cervantes / María de los Ángeles , Melo-Morín Julia Patricia , Álvarez-Baltierra Eric
Published: May 2021

This research provides a study of usability as a quality attribute of Web pages, using as a benchmark the requirements that must be followed under the International Organization for Standardization / International Electrotechnical Commission 25000. The methods used to carry out this process are studied, as well as the description of the aspects to be considered for evaluation thereof. It carried out a review of the literature on software tools for measuring the usability of Web pages and disadvantages. The methodology that can be used is determined to perform the corresponding evaluation process and the results are established using a practical case.
Propuesta de modelo de una competitividad para empresas de la industria del pan y tortillas: caso microempresas de Ensenada
Authors: Ruiz-Pérez Roberto , Acosta-Mellado Erika Ivett , Vázquez-Jimenez Imelda Lorena , Gaxiola Alcantara Luis Antonio
Published: May 2021

The article shows preliminary results of an investigation on the proposal of a model on how competitiveness (Y) influences business capacities to stay in the market (X1) and organizational capacities (X2) in microenterprises of Ensenada Baja California of the flour and bread industry. The objective of the research is to determine which variables are significant for the generation of a model that establishes causal relationships. The research is quantitative with the establishment of causal relationships for testing the hypotheses. An instrument with five variables was developed taking as a reference the National Survey on Productivity and Competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ENAPROCE). For the sample, the National Statistical Directory of Economic Units (DENUE) was used, in which 382 companies are listed, with an error of 10%, 58 companies are required to be surveyed. SMART PLS was used for the information processing of the database. The preliminary results reveal that there is statistically significant evidence between the causal relationships of the dependent variable with two of the independent variables.
Transferencia tecnológica del software de costos desarrollado en el TecMM, campus Puerto Vallarta
Authors: Medina-Lozano Alejandra , Cantú- Munguía Irma Adriana , Villalobos-Salmerón José Martin
Published: May 2021

The objective of the article is to present the results of the project of technological transfer of software costs developed by academic body formed by researchers from the José Mario Pasquel and Henriquez Campus Puerto Vallarta technology institute, regulated and operated by means of a previously drafted participation agreement to mark the guidelines between institution and entrepreneurs, specifically small restaurants in the region to innovate processes through the use of technology to obtain information on the cost of production of what was sold, for the optimization of financial resources and decision making, also making use of the software as an accelerator of cost learning students of the institute's gastronomy career, as a didactic tool, the development of the project is carried out from a multidisciplinary perspective from the systems engineer, the economic-administrative and educational area, co thus contributing to the financial development of small group of gastronomic entrepreneurs and the significant learning of costs to students of the institution
Poverty and marginalization in Nayarit, México: four communities of the Aguamilpa hydroelectric dam
Authors: Hernández-Guerrero Felipe , González-Bernal Víctor Manuel , Del Real-Flores Jaime H. , Martínez-Rivera Juan Ildefonso
Published: May 2021

The research work that is presented, aims to carry out an analysis of the living conditions that prevail in the population, of four marginalized rural communities located in the banks of the Rio Grande de Santiago, in the State of Nayarit. In addition to analyzing the implications of social policy to reduce poverty and marginalization, phenomena closely related to social deprivation. Each approach and methodology used for its analysis, have shed light on the different studies on social deprivation that lead individuals or groups to suffer this situation. In the study that is presented, it is observed, that the construction of the PHA and the social programs implemented by the government at its different levels, have not been sufficient to solve the problems of extreme poverty in which the population of marginalized rural localities is found. In the same way, it is concluded that it is necessary to advance towards the articulation of concepts and ways of measuring poverty and marginalization, as well as, on the ways of evaluating, social policies, with the understanding that the interventions of the three orders of government, will be more effective as long as they achieve a multidimensional approach that prioritizes the human being.
Optimization of the supply chain through decision models in aggregate planning
Authors: Muñoz Hernández Raquel , Rangel Lara Saúl
Published: May 2021

The study consists of the design of a decision analysis model for the supply chain, based on the Aggregate Planning strategies; the present investigation is of a transversal exploratory type. This arises from the need for Pymes and MiPymes to carry out a correct scheduling of purchases for the supply of products in its three basic levels from the supplier to the end customer. The objective of this project is to present a model that allows reducing the level of risk in supply chains using aggregate planning tools and decision analysis. The decision analysis model designed based on uncertainty will serve as a general plan for operations and will establish the parameters within which it would facilitate the performance of the supply chains of Pymes, allowing to improve capacity distributions. Therefore, it is important to execute the aggregate plans in a very broad scope of the chain, as proposed in the model proposed and applied in a Pyme company, with adequate and promising results.
Software para traducir textos excluyentes y sexistas a incluyentes y no sexistas a través de autómatas
Authors: Hernández-García Héctor Daniel , Navarrete-Aria Dulce J. , Aguilar-Ojeda Cristy Elizabeth
Published: May 2021

This work describes the development of a software whose task is to translate texts written in an exclusive and sexist language to a text in an inclusive and non-sexist language. This software has three processes: first to extract the text from different digital formats (pdf, docx or html), second to translate the text through an automaton that implements the "manual for the non-sexist use of language" and third to return the translated text in a digital document of the same format as the source. The development was carried out through the incremental methodology, from which three increments were obtained: the first to extract the text from the digital document, the second to implement the automaton and translate the extracted text, and the third increment to return the translated text in a format equal to the source document. The implemented automaton was developed in the JFlex tool. The tests carried out are Alpha and consist of translating simple sentences to validate the correct implementation of the rules described in the "manual for the non-sexist use of language". The objective is to help in the learning of this new language that aims to include and recognize women in the newsrooms.
Turismo inteligente, innovador, sostenible y accesible
Authors: Solís-Hernández Juana Daniela
Published: May 2021

This article develops an exploratory - descriptive analysis about the relationship of smart tourism with sustainable development, analyzing and contrasting its characteristics, in order to show its contribution in achieving harmony between economic and social development and respect for the environment from the perspective of planning and managing smart tourism destinations. It begins with the conceptualization of tourism, sustainable tourism, smart tourist destination and points out how this notion developed from the smart city. Subsequently, after presenting the methodology followed, the four main characteristics of smart destinations are presented: innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility. It continues with the presentation of a success story: Tequila (Mexico), and highlights the practices carried out by this destination to ensure the satisfaction of its citizens, as well as those who visit them. Later, a question is generated that can lead us to carry out an exploratory, descriptive and qualitative investigation of the municipality of León Guanajuato and its current state based on the four characteristics indicated to become a smart tourist destination.
Mujeres en STEM, un reto educativo
Authors: Sandoval-Palomares Jessica , García-Cervantes Heraclio , Blanco-Miranda Alan David , Carillo-Hernández Didia
Published: May 2021

Science, technology and innovation are elements to respond to the challenges that must be faced, such as, among others, climate change, renewable energies, the nutrition of humanity, health and the administration of resources. Currently, women have a low percentage of representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors, STEM, for its acronym in English; the gender gap persists in the labor issue, where companies are required to allow women to enter leadership positions. The ONU, to respond to this evident disparity, in 2015 establishes an international day to recognize the important role it has in science and technology, which is proclaimed on February 11 as International Day of Women and Girls in the Science. This research analyzes the perception of women who were trained in STEM careers, with the purpose of knowing their perception in six aspects, namely; Perception of their academic training, ability to learn and solve problems in STEM areas, social, educational or family support, academic training, satisfaction in their work and the work environment, gender stereotypes and the analysis of the skills or competencies required.
Enfoque educativo del software como herramienta ante la pandemia: proyecto académico Qroute
Authors: Hernández-Cruz Luz María , Pantí-González Daniel Alberto , Uicab-Brito Luis Alberto , Huchin-Poot Emy Guadalupe
Published: May 2021

This article displays the analysis and evaluation of the use of Emerging Technologies in a computer solution to contribute to health security in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the study is to envision Technology with a new approach, as a tool that favors autonomy and social isolation for the benefit of health. The case study of the QRoute academic project is presented, developed by university students who exhibit disciplinary skills and competencies in a comprehensive computing solution composed of a website and a mobile application for the tourist guide in Campeche. With the application of the heuristic method, the analysis, evaluation and correspondence of the Technologies used together with the main health security strategies imposed at the national level in Mexico was carried out. The result of the study concludes that the proposed IT solution directly favors two health security strategies, confinement and healthy distance. In this way, it is ensured that the software management can act as a strategic tool for the reactivation of social, economic and commercial processes in the country.
Análisis descriptivo del perfil de los encuestados en estudio sobre cultura financiera en estudiantes de ciencias económicas administrativas
Authors: Andujo-Ozuna Carla Adriana , Beltrán-Ozuna Altaytra Geraldine , Moreno-Millanes María Dolores
Published: May 2021

Objective. The objective of this research is to analyze the profile of the students of the respondents in the study on financial culture in students of the area of administrative economics of a university in the Northwest of Mexico, as an empirical test a sample of 523 students was taken, through of a quantitative, descriptive investigation with a non-experimental design. Methodology. The type of research was descriptive, because the data shown is described as it was obtained from the respondents. Furthermore, it is non-experimental because the variables under study were not manipulated, they were statistically analyzed according to the answers obtained in the application of the instrument. Contribution. Within the descriptive analysis of the profile of the respondents, it was found that 59.8% of the participants are women and 41.2% are men; and 83.6% are undergraduate students and 16.4% are graduate students.
Initiating the Concept of Ihsan into Shari'ah's Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Irmadariyani Ririn , Fadah Isti , Tobing Diana Sulianti K. , Wardayati Siti Maria
Published: May 2021

Objective - The objective of this study is to propose the implementation of the concept of ihsan intoa company's Shari'ah Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Methodology/Technique - Ihsan, as a concept in Islam, can be assessed from several approaches i.e., normative approach, theoretical approach, and empirical approach. A Company's CSR activities aim to provide welfare to stakeholders but many theories propose different points of view. The entity theory argues that stakeholders are the shareholders only while the enterprise theory holds a broader view suggesting that stakeholder are not only the shareholders but that other stakeholders are involved. Meanwhile, the Shari'ah's enterprise theory states that stakeholders include God, human, and nature. The difference existing among these theories motivate every company to implement the CSR activities based on the concept of ihsan.

Findings - Results of this study show that the implementation of the concept of ihsaninto the Shari'ah's CSR could provide the Shari'ah added value.

Novelty - This study contends thatthe CSR is not only to improve the reputation of the company but also to worship God via the concept of ihsan.

Type of Paper Review

Keywords: Ihsan Concept; Shari'ah Corporate Social Responsibility; Shari'ah Enterprise Theory; Shari'ah Added Value.

JEL Classification: L53, M14.
The Impact of Financial Ratios, Operational Efficiency and Non-Performing Loan Towards Commercial Bank Profitability
Authors: Christaria Fiola , Kurnia Ratnawati
Published: May 2021

Objective - The objective of this paper is to determine the impact of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), Operational Efficiency proxies by Operational Expense to Operating Income Ratio (BOPO)and Non-Performing Loan (NPL) towards bank profitability proxies by Return on Assets (ROA).

Methodology/Technique - Purpose samplingis applied to gather samples of the banking sector that was listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period of 2012 - 2014. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse data.

Findings - The F test result shows that CAR, LDR, BOPO, and NPL simultaneously, have a significant impact towards ROA. This means that the model can be used to predict bank profitability. It is also deduced that Operational Efficiency proxies by Operational Expense to Operating Income Ratio has a significant impact towards banking profitability.

Novelty - This paper suggests that banks perform lending selectively and banks maintain the level of non-performing loans to be low in order to manage the risks and to improve their profitability as a means of increasing public confidence level.

Type of Paper Empirical

Keywords: Capital Adequacy Ratio; Loan to Deposit Ratio; Non-performing Loan; Operating Expense to Operating Income; Return on Assets.

JEL Classification: D81, G21.
Revealing the Accounting Existence Through Debt-Receivable Practice at Majapahit Kingdom Era (1350)
Authors: Lutfillah Novrida Qudsi , Sukoharsono Eko Ganis , Mulawarman Aji Dedi , Prihatiningtias Yeney Widya
Published: May 2021

Objective - The Kingdom of Majapahit was a phenomenal civilization in the Indonesian history. Accounting was then practiced in the everyday life of the kingdom. The purpose of this study is to explore the accounting practices of debt-receivable accounts during the Majapahit Kingdom era of 1350 and to find the values behind their use.

Methodology/Technique - This study is a historical qualitative study. Its primary source of data are inscriptions and legislation manuscripts taken from the Kutara Manawasastra of the Majapahit era. Historical analysis is used to analyze data with historiography so as to exposethe results of the historical research. This will help to reveal the underlying values in debt-receivable practices in the era.

Findings - The findings of this study reveal that the values of debt-receivable accounts being practiced in the Majapahit era comprise the social, economic and spiritual dimensions. The trust and spiritual values were practiced as a means to tie the mutual benefits between creditors and debtors.

Novelty - The findings reveal the accounting existence of the historical past.

Type of Paper Review

Keywords: Debt; Receivables; Accounting History; The Kingdom Of Majapahit, Trust; Spiritual Values.

JEL Classification: H63, M41.
Financial Literacy and Its Effect on Economic Empowerment Among Self Help Group Women Members
Authors: Selvaraj Suganya , Johnson Sophia , Sakthivelrani Sakthivelrani
Published: May 2021

Objective - This study aims to explore financial literacy and its effects on economic empowerment among the self-help group (SHG) women members who are from the Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu, India.

Methodology/Technique - Data were randomly collected from 400 SHG women members who were from 11 Blocks of the Virudhunagar District. The techniques used were the Financial Literacy Scale and Economic Empowerment Questionnaire which were developed and standardized for the study. Descriptive analysis, quartile and f-test were used to analyse data.

Findings - The study reveals that financial literacy, like saving skills, financial knowledge, borrowing skills and investment skills, play a very significant and vital role in the economic empowerment of the self-help group women members in the Virudhunagar District.

Novelty - Financial literacy like saving skills, financial knowledge, borrowing skill and investment skills play a very significant role in empowering women in the Virudhunagar District.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Financial Literacy; Economic Empowerment; Self Help Group; Financial Knowledge; Women Empowerment.

JEL Classification: I22, I25.
Analysis of Economic Performances and Factors Affecting Welfare in Central Java
(2010 – 2013)
Authors: Ismoyowati Dewi , Rahadjo Mugi , Istiqomah Nurul , Kurniawati Leni
Published: May 2021

Objective - This study describes the economic performances of the Central Java province from 2010 to 2013. In line with that, it analyses the effects of the economic performance, dependency ratio, employment, and fiscal decentralization on the welfare of the people in the region.

Methodology/Technique - This study uses the panel data of between 2010 and 2013. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis.

Findings - Descriptive analysis of the Economic Performance Index indicates that the economic performance of regencies/cities in Central Java province has improved.Results of the Multiple Linear Regression analysis indicates that the economic performance, the young dependency ratio, and Regional Own-Source Revenue positively and significantly influences the welfare of the people in the region.

Novelty - It is recommended that local governments reduce the development inequality by directing the regional development towards its main characteristics.Local governments need coherence, consistency, and synchronization between development planning and funding as well as between the Local Government Unit where the accountability of the local government's performance is based on well-defined indicators and mechanisms.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Economic Performance; Development gaps; HDI; Dependency Ratio; Employment; Fiscal Decentralization.
Analysis of Awareness on Biogas Adoption as the Alternative Energy through the Blue Economy Concept Application
Authors: Istiqomah Nurul , Mafruhah Izza , Ismoyowati Dewi , Mulyani Nunung Sri
Published: May 2021

Objective - The purpose of this study is (1) to analyse community perception in the use of biogas as an alternative energy, (2) to analyse whether variables such as income, age, education, cost savings, and livestock maintenance costs actually affect the willingness of community to use biogas, and (3) to develop a relationship among potential regional resources in the blue economy development.

Methodology/Technique - The method used in this study is a collaboration between quantitative and qualitative models. For the first research objective, the qualitative theory approach focused on in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to develop a variety of potential economic relations in the implementation of the blue economy. For the second objective, descriptive statistics was used to identify differences in community perceptions on the use of biogas by the people in the Ngawi and Boyolali regencies. For third objective, model is used to analyze whether income, age, education, cost savings, and livestock maintenance costs affect community willingness to use biogas:

Findings - The results show that (1) there are different community perceptions on biogas adoption in the Ngawi and Boyolali regencies, (2) variables such as income, age, education, cost savings, and livestock maintenance costs affect the willingness of community in using biogas, and (3) the blue economy concept can be developed by utilizing economic potentials in Ngawi towards an energy-independent village.

Novelty - The use of biogas as an alternative energy needs to be developed so as to stimulate influential variables that can raise public awareness because the method is simple and exploits local potentials without waste.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Blue Economy; Public Awareness; Logit Regression; ABCG actors.
The Analysis of Industrial Sickness with Reference to the FCIL
Authors: Navulla Durgaprasad , Sunitha G. , Boda Jhansi Rani
Published: May 2021

Objective - The growth and magnitude of industrial sickness is a dangerous issue, not only for the present situation but also for the near future. There are many reasons that could have caused a company to become sick and the reasons could be internal or external or a combination of both. In that regard, this paper aims to analyse the presence of industrial sickness by reviewing the revival policy measures of the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL), particularly the Ramagundam unit.

Methodology/Technique - Data for this paper are extracted from sources such as the Indian Economy reports, the Department of Fertilizers Government of India reports and personal interviews with the employees of the Fertilizers Corporation of India Limited, Ramagundam unit.

Findings - The results showed that the FCIL unit became sick mainly because of poor management decisions, feeble human resource management, use of outdated technology, power-cut problems, non-availability of raw materials and wrong government policies.

Novelty - This paper highlights why the FCIL has been declared as a sick company and what sort of government policies and preventive actions should be taken for revival or to rehabilitate the company.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Sickness; Revival Measures; Industrial Development; Fertilizers.
Firm Performance by Thai CEOs in the SET100: Foreign or Locally Educated?
Authors: Chotiyaputta Veerisa , Yoon Yong
Published: May 2021

Objective - This paper investigates firm performance effected by foreign-educated or locally educated Thai CEOs in the SET100 listed firms of Thailand.

Methodology/Technique - By examiningthe resumes of 198 CEOs of Thailand's 100 largest Thai listed companies over the past 16 years (2000-2015), this paper hopes to compare the effects of this outcome on the means and variance of the CEO succession by presenting four cases: when (1) locally-educated Thai CEO is replaced by a foreign-educated Thai CEO, (2) foreign-educated Thai CEO is replaced by a locally-educated Thai CEO, (3) locally-educated Thai CEO is replaced by another locally-educated Thai CEO, and (4) foreign-educated Thai CEO is replaced by another foreign-educated Thai CEO.

Findings – It was found thatthe appointment of foreign-educated CEOs in the SET100 is associated with improved firm performance with respect to the mean-variance approach if (s)he replaces a locally-educated CEO. However, firm's performance deteriorated if a foreign-educated CEO replaces another foreign-educated CEO.
Novelty - Findings suggest that additional studies need to be conducted to verify the claim of that switching the education type of CEO succession can have beneficial effects on firm performance.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Performance of Foreign-Educated CEOs; CEO Succession; Mean-Variance Approach; Thailand SET.

JEL Classification: I21, M10
Who Stole Me? Identity Theft on Social Media in the UAE
Authors: Khan Zeenath Reza , Rakhman Salma , Bangera Arohi
Published: May 2021

Objective - This paper is a first attempt at investigating the self-reported number of instances of identity theft on social media among student population the U.A.E while providing an overview of its impact.

Methodology/Technique - As a pilot, this study uses arithmetic analysis to record the first-such study of instances of identity theft among students and its impact on the respondents.

Findings – The results of this study showed that students between the ages of 12 and 18 plus are highly active on social media. Although only 59% of the sample reported being victims of some form of SMIDT, in a small sample size of 128, 59% is considered quite high.
Novelty - In late 2015, UAE users lost more than five billion dirhams due to cybercrimes such as identity theft (Sophia, 2015). However, little or no research has been conducted on the issue of identity theft on social media to begin to understand the depth of the problem.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Cyberbullying; Facebook; Identity Theft; Social Media; Social Network.

JEL Classification: D18, M31.
Mapping Enforcement Agency Integrity: Evidence from the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP)
Authors: Ismail Aida Maria , Anak Dimbap Douglas Suai , Said Jamaliah
Published: May 2021

Objective - The purpose of this research is to map the level of ethics and integrity practices in the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) using the Global Ethics and Integrity Benchmark.

Methodology/Technique - A survey questionnaire method was adopted where it was distributed randomly to 100 police personnel. The respondents score ethics and integrity practices in the organization based on the five factors or categories namely Leadership, Organization Culture, Infrastructure, Legal Compliance, Policies & Rules and Individual.

Findings – Results indicate that RMP officers practice integrity in discharging their duty and the organization establishes its own integrity module. They are also willing to admit their mistake and perceive the organization promote integrity practices at the workplace. The officers are also transparent in declaring their assets. Construct E11 to E14 which mean scores ranging from 1.46 to 1.81 indicates that RMP officers agreed that life pressure cause them to compromise integrity practices.
Novelty - This study contributes RMP to improve and to move forward to become integrity champion among enforcement agency in Malaysia.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Integrity; National Integrity Plan (NIP); Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM); Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC); Enforcement Agency; Royal Malaysian Police (RMP); Global Ethics and Integrity Benchmark.

JEL Classification: A13, H56.
Concept Formation Teaching Model: An Innovation in Teaching
Authors: Irshad Aamna , Ullah Irshad
Published: May 2021

Objective - In the study, a teaching model was devised named as "concept formation teaching model" and its effect on grade IX students' academic achievement was investigated over lecture method.

Methodology/Technique - Experimental group (143 students) and control group (147 students) were chosen for experiment from three Government Girls and Boys High Schools of Rawalpindi. Pretest, posttest Non-equivalent-Groups Design was selected for the study. Pre and post-test were given to experimental and control groups at the start and end of the study. Lessons plans were based on the format of direct instruction. Experimental and control groups were compared by applying t-test and analysis of covariance.

Findings – The results showed that concept formation teaching model was more effective for clarification and strengthening of concepts than lecture method.
Novelty - The study proves that this model is better than lecture method for strengthening Chemistry concepts.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Concept; Concept Formation; Teaching; Teaching Chemistry; Concept Formation Teaching Model.

JEL Classification: P46, I21, O31.
Cooperativas estudantis universitárias na Bahia: desafios e oportunidades
Authors: Abreu Cerqueira Maryelle Vanilla de , Oliveira Lima José Raimundo , Dos Santos Nascimento Myrelle , Duarte Ribeiro Fillipe
Published: May 2021

Este trabalho objetiva analisar as possibilidades de implantação de Cooperativas Estudantis Universitárias da Bahia a partir da discussão sobre cooperativismo, com base em seus princípios e fundamentos. Tal tipologia organizativa pode ser formada e mantida por estudantes cooperados e surge como uma importante ferramenta, onde os estudantes têm a oportunidade de lidar com a prática dos conteúdos obtidos em sala de aula, além de desenvolverem a capacidade de atuação profissional em um diferente modelo, contribuindo assim, para um processo educativo mais amplo na formação dos associados e comunidades. A metodologia adotada nesta pesquisa tem sustentação teórica em referências da área, no estudo de documentos normativos sobre o cooperativismo, bem como em entrevistas com professores de universidades estaduais da Bahia que têm ou tiveram relação com Cooperativas. Como resultado, observou-se a relevância das cooperativas estudantis na formação profissional dos estudantes de Agronomia, além das dificuldades de seu estabelecimento no âmbito universitário, relacionando-as aos entraves culturais e acadêmicos apresentados a partir da natureza de ser das universidades, cuja dinâmica volta-se restritivamente para o empreendedorismo empresarial.
Palavras-chave: Cooperativismo. Cooperativas Estudantis. Princípios e fundamentos.
Abstract:
This study aims to analyze the possibilities of implementing University Student Cooperatives in Bahia from the discussion of cooperatives based on its principles and foundations. Such organizational typology can be formed and maintained by cooperative students and appear as an important tool, where students have the opportunity to apply the contents learned in the classroom in a practical way, in addition to developing the capacity for professional performance in a different production model, thus contributing to a broader educational process in the training of associates and communities. The methodology adopted in this research has theoretical support in references of the area, in the study of normative documents about cooperativism, as well as in interviews with professors from state universities in Bahia that have or had relation with Cooperatives. As a result, the relevance of student cooperatives in the professional training of Agronomy students was observed, in addition to their difficulties in establishing themselves at the university level, relating them to the cultural and academic obstacles presented from the nature of being of universities, whose dynamics return to restrict itself to entrepreneurial entrepreneurship.
Keywords: Cooperativism. University Student Cooperatives. Principles and fundamentals.
Psychological Impact of Novel Coronavirus Covid-19 Across the Globe-A Review
Authors: Shaheen Sadaf , Asim Iram , Zainab Rida , Yasmeen Humaira
Published: May 2021

The recent outbreaks of novel coronavirus disease have unprecedent impact on mental health of patients, front-line healthcare workers and local population. However, the impact is not fully documented. This review explores stress-driven factors, stress-vulnerable groups and stress management interventions. Repetitive exposure to mass media and inappropriate health protective measures has heightened stress responses. Fear of not getting recovered from COVID-19 and disaffection has profound impact of infected individuals and their families. They may experience fear, anxiety, anger, sleep deprives and anorexia which may weakens their immune system thus making them vulnerable to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies. Remote (telephone and internet) and onsite medical services with self-help coping strategies should be introduced. Although psychological interventions may overburden health care facilities and tax available resources but for effective prevention of COVID-19 both physical and mental fitness are mandatory. Effective risk communication in public health emergency is fundamental to prevent or reduce the crisis.
formação pedagógica dos docentes de Odontologia
Authors: Porto Edla Carvalho Lima , Villas Boas Aline de Matos , Silva Letícia Loyanna Pimentel da
Published: May 2021

O ensino superior brasileiro inicialmente se formava por sujeitos com sucesso profissional, convidados a compor o quadro de docentes, já que estariam aptos a ensinar com o conhecimento científico e prático que possuíam. Com o passar do tempo e as mudanças impostas pela nova Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional, transformações precisaram acontecer, principalmente em relação à necessidade de a formação didático-pedagógica dos docentes ser mais qualificada, e na área da odontologia não foi diferente. O objetivo deste trabalho foi contextualizar, por meio de uma busca na literatura dos últimos 10 anos, como vem acontecendo a formação do futuro docente da odontologia. Os cursos de pós-graduação apresentam ainda alguns entraves, como a preparação do docente essencialmente para a pesquisa ou para prática clínica, deixando em segundo plano a formação didática. Uma adequação de uma maneira geral se faz necessária, não apenas na carga horária e na qualidade do ensino didático-pedagógico, mas também no conhecimento e uso das ferramentas tecnológicas presentes na atualidade.
Hubungan Pemberian Asi Eksklusif dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita Umur 24-59 Bulan
Authors: Purnamasari Mega , Rahmawati Teti
Published: May 2021

Pendahuluan: Stunting merupakan kondisi balita yang memiliki panjang atau tinggi badan kurang jika dibandingkan dengan umur. Stunting dapat disebabkan oleh pemberian. Tujuan mendeskripsikan hubungan pemberian ASI eksklusif dengan kejadian stunting pada balita umur 24-59 bulan. Metode; studi literatur Hasil; studi menunjukan bahwa pemberian ASI eksklusif memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan kejadian stunting pada balita umur 24-59 bulan. Kesimpulan; dimana balita yang mendapatkan ASI eksklusif akan mengurangi resiko kejadian stunting
The Depiction of Malala’s Struggle for Gender Equality as Seen on He Named Me Malala Film
Authors: Efendi Dedi , Oktariza Dodi , Yakub Azmita
Published: May 2021

This research is analyzes about the struggle of Malala’s in He Named Me Malala film. The purposes of this research are to explain the great efforts of young girl named Malala for gender equality on education and politic and to explain the positive and negative impact after defying gender in equality in He Named Me Malala film. In analyzing the research, the writer uses feminism approach and some supporting theories. The method used in the research is descriptive qualitative. The data are formed in words, phrases and sentences. The data are analyzed through four procedures: identifying, classifying, analyzing, and making conclusions of the data.  Result of this research are the writer found some great efforts of Malala’s struggle on gender equality on education and politic. The last, the writer found the positive impact of the Malala’s effort on education and politic. Malala has given chance for the other women to get education and the right of politic which is the basic right of human being as seen on He Named Me Malala film.
THE STUDY OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE AND FENTANYL FOR EPIDURAL ANALGESIA FOR LOWER LIMB ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY.
Authors: Kumar Satyendra , Prasad Rajendra , Kumar Nirmal , Jana Debarshi
Published: May 2021

Aim:Comparative evaluation of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl for epidural anaesthesia in lower limb orthopedic surgery.
Methods: Patients undergoing lower limb orthopaedic surgery aged between 21 to 50 years. For statistical analysis data were entered into a
Microsoft excel spreadsheet and then analyzed by SPSS (version 27.0; SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) and GraphPad Prism version 5.
Result: Difference of mean age with both groups was not statistically signicant (p=0.217). Difference of mean duration of surgery with both
groups was not statistically signicant (p<0.001).Difference of mean onset time of sensory block (at T10) with both groups was statistically
signicant (p<0.001). Difference of mean time of onset of moter block with both groups was statistically signicant (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine seems to be a better alternative to fentanyl for epidural anaesthesia because of intense analgesia, better quality of
motor block and prolong post op analgesia, along with higher sedation scores.
ROLE OF CT SCAN OF PARANASAL AIR SINUSES FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF SINONASAL PATHOLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN EASTERN INDIA.
Authors: Shine Alam Sk. Jishan , Priya Basu Swadha , Roy Sayantan , Sajid Md.
Published: May 2021

This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specicity of CT in diagnosis of sinonasal diseases along with the spectrum of Paranasal sinus diseases oncomputerized tomography (CT) and correlate their clinical and histopathological ndings. 40patients who have undergone endoscopic sinus surgery, their relevant histopathological and surgical reports are included in Radiodiagnosis department of Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College. Chronic sinusitis has 100% sensitivity,94% specicity, 96% positive predictive value (PPV) and 100% negative predictive value (NPV). For fungal sinusitis the sensitivity was 66%,specicity was 97.4%, PPV 66% and NPV 97.4%. Polyps have sensitivity of 90.9%, specicity of 94%, PPV 90% and NPV 100% Benign neoplasms have sensitivity of 100%, specicity of 100%, PPV 100% and NPV 100%. CT may be used as gold standardimaging modality for evaluating the PNS diseases.
A HOSPITAL-BASED CLINICAL STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC MASTOIDITIS AND MASTOID ABSCESS AT VIMS, PAWAPURI, NALANDA, BIHAR
Authors: Sharan Gupta Shambhu , Kumar Satish , Jana Debarshi
Published: May 2021

Background: In spite of the advent of antibiotics, the incidence of mastoiditis and mastoid abscess is not uncommon in the ENT practice. The
pathogenesis is due to virulence of organism, insufcient antibiotics use, and ineffective antibiotics. Treatment consists of simple incision drainage
to modied radical mastoidectomy. However, there seems to be no unanimous agreement on the best management strategy for this problem. The
present study presents the outcome of patients undergoing treatment and also presents a protocol followed in VIMS, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar and
its prognostic value.
Aim of the Study: The aim of this study is to review the available management protocols for treatment of mastoiditis and mastoid abscess and
formulate our own hospital-based guidelines and protocol.
Materials and Methods:Astudy was conducted on 53 patients aged between 11 and 60 years, who presented with mastoiditis or mastoid abscess.
All the patients were treated according to surgical protocols available. Demographic data, history, and otoscopy ndings were recorded. Patients
with mastoiditis were treated with mastoidectomy, and the patients with mastoid abscess were treated initially with incision and drainage and after
2 weeks with mastoidectomy. Laboratory investigations such as audiometry, culture, and sensitivity of pus from the ears were done. All the patients
were followed for 6 months.
Observations and Results:Atotal of 53 patients were enrolled in this study. Mean age was 25.45 ± 2.35 in males and 23.76 ± 1.85 in females who
presented with mastoiditis. Similarly, the mean age was 23.76 ± 1.85 and 20.46 ± 2.10 years for patients of mastoid abscess. There were 39/53
(73.58%) males and 14/53 (26.41%) females. Audiometry could be done in 32/37 (86.48%) patients with mastoiditis and 8/16 (50%) patients with
mastoid abscess. These 40/56 (71.42%) patients had conductive deafness with a mean pure tone average of 32.45 dB. There were no post-operative
complications reported during follow-up of 6 months.
Conclusions:Adenitive management protocol is a must for every hospital to avoid delay and complications before and after surgical treatment in
mastoiditis and mastoid abscess. Treatment guidelines should be followed meticulously in the diagnosis, laboratory investigations, and decisionmaking of denitive surgical procedure to be adopted in mastoiditis and mastoid abscess.
A CADAVERIC STUDY OF VARIATIONS IN THE ANATOMY OF BRACHIAL ARTERY AND ITS BRANCHING PATTERS
Authors: Soumya Soumya , Kumar Sinha Birendra , Jana Debarshi
Published: May 2021

Background: Knowledge of the normal and variant arterial anatomy of the upper extremity is of signicant clinical importance for the vascular
radiologist and surgeons for accurate diagnostic interpretation as well as in the conduct of interventional and surgical procedures on the upper
extremity. The anatomical knowledge of the anomalous branching pattern of the brachial artery is important during percutaneous arterial
catheterization, so as to prevent any complications arising from accidental damage to the anomalous vessel and knowledge of the variations are
important for plastic surgeons using aps for reconstructive surgeries.
Methods: The present study was undertaken on 50 upper limbs of both sexes from embalmed adult human cadaver in department of Anatomy,
Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar.
Results: In the present study, normal brachial artery was found in 42 specimens accounting for 84%. Variations were found in 8 specimens (16%);
of these ve specimens presented with trifurcation of brachial artery into radial, ulnar and radial recurrent arteries (10%); one specimen presented
with double profunda brachii artery (2%); one specimen showed high origin of radial artery (2%) and one specimen presented with high division of
brachial artery in the proximal third of arm (2%).
Conclusions: Accurate anatomical knowledge about the brachial artery and its branching pattern with their variations are important for physicians,
cardiologists, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists. Study of these variations and its awareness helps in avoiding the iatrogenic injuries
of the blood vessels, in the management of accidental/traumatic injuries to arteries in upper limb and during diagnostic procedures (like
arteriograms).
ROLE OF FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY (FNAC) IN BONE TUMORS AND TUMOR LIKE LESIONS
Authors: Kumari Ragini , Harinandan Vikash M. , Shankar Kunal , Chaudhary Ajit Kumar , Jana Debarshi
Published: May 2021

Background: FNAC is considered an important procedure in the diagnosis of bone tumors because of its high accuracy. In our study FNA was performed in patients to study the role of FNAC in the diagnosis of bone tumors and to evaluate its usefulness as a diagnostic modality. Methods: Fine needle aspiration was performed on 54 patients whose age ranged between 5 – 75 years with a male to female ratio 1.84 :1 presented with various bone lesions. The bone lesions included 42 (78%) primary lesions, 5 (9.3%) metastatic deposits and 7 (12. 7%) malignancy of related structures involving the bone. Results: 47 biopsy specimens were available for cytohistological correlation and cytological ndings of 45 cases correlated with histopathology. The overall diagnostic accuracy was 95.92%, with 100% sensitivity and specicity. The predictive values of positive as well as negative test were 100%. Conclusions:Thus FNAwas found to be a safe and an extremely useful, rapid method in the preliminary diagnosis of bone lesions.