bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelatihan Modul Pembelajaran Menggunakan MS.Word Bagi Guru SMP Dan Sma Di Pulau Pinang Lahat
Authors: Arif Alfis , Masdalipa Risnaini
Published: February 2021

Modul pembelajaran yang baik dan menarik menjadi sarana pembelajaran yang juga menambah semangat peserta belajar untuk mempelajari pelajaran yang diberikan, sehingga agar modul menjadi menarik dan bagus harus digunakan sarana pembuat modul juga yang baik dan pembuat modul memiliki kemampuan yang baik menuangkan ide sehingga menjadi modul yang bagus, SMPN dan SMAN di Pulau Pinang Lahat bersama civitas STTP yang mengadakan pengabdian melakukan pelatihan pembuatan modul pembelajaran yang baik menggunakan Ms. Word bagi Guru, Pelatihan yang dilakukan menggunakan metode ceramah secara langsung dilanjutkan dengan praktek, praktek dilakukan dengan membuat desain, layout dan editing data menggunakan word sehingga modul menjadi lebih menarik, supaya pelatihan berjalan dengan baik maka sebelum pelatihan dilakukan tes untuk mengetahui pemahaman peserta dengan pembuatan modul menggunakan word, hasilnya 60% peserta belum lancar menggunakan dan mengedit data menggunakan word sehingga pelatihan baik untuk dilaksanakan, setelah pelatihan dilakukan juga tes untuk mengetahui tingkat keberhasilan dari pelatihan yang dilakukan dan hasilnya peserta 100% mampu mengolah data dan mengedit menggunakan word sehingga pada saat aplikasi untuk modul sederhana dan hasilnya baik.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Blog Bagi Guru MAN 1 Kota Pagar Alam
Authors: Muslim Buhori
Published: February 2021

Tujuan pelatihan menabah pengetahuan pendukung pembelajaran bagi Guru MAN 1 Kota Pagaralam, saat ini sistem pembelajaran masih menggunakan cara konvensional Guru menjelaskan materi menggunakan papan tulis didukung buku paket (pelajaran) dan penetrasi Teknologi dan sistem informasi yang masuk pada segala bidang, demikian hal pada bidang pendidikan, saat ini dunia pendidikan telah banyak memanfaatkan Teknologi dan sistem informasi sehingga Pimpinan MAN 1 Kota Pagar Alam merasa bertanggungjawab meningkatkan kemampuan Guru untuk memahami teknologi pembelajaran berbasis Website (Blog) untuk mendukung menyampaikan informasi mata pelajaran pada siswa, sehingga siswa dapat belajar dimana saja menggunakan internet, sehingga diadakan pelatihan dengan bantuan dosen STT Pagaralam dimana pelatihan ini menggunakan metode pelatihan secara langsung, agar pelaksanaan pelatihan berjalan sesuai target maka dilakukan tes terhadap tingkat pemahaman para Guru terhadap Teknologi Blog dengan Pre dan Pos Tes, diawali dengan pengenalan teknologi internet dan teknologi Blogging pada para Guru dilanjutkan dengan praktek pembuatan Blog Pembelajaran. Dari hasil pre tes diketahui bahwa para Guru 95% belum memahami teknologi Blogging dan setelah dilakukan penjelasan dan praktek secara langsung membuat media pembelajaran dengan Blog pada para Guru dilakukan pos tes dan hasilnya sangat bagus para guru 100% memahami dan mengetahui cara memanfaatkan serta membuat media pembelajaran dengan Blog bahkan Guru merasa nyaman menjelaskan materi pembelajaran dengan dukungan Blog.
Pelatihan Maintenance Komputer Pada Himpunan Mahasiswa Teknik Informatika Kota Pagar Alam
Authors: Syaputra Asep
Published: February 2021

Perkembangan teknologi informasi khususnya komputer baik dari segi teknologi dan perangkatnya tentu akan menimbulkan perkembangan bagi pemakainya. Seiring pertumbuhan populasi komputer, Peluang kerja dibidang komputer juga akan semakin terbuka. Oleh karena itu kemampuan merakit dan memperbaiki komputer dikalangan anggota baru dari Himpunan Mahasiswa Teknik Informatika Kota Pagar Alam sangat dibutuhkan untuk menambah wawasan serta memperoleh peluang kerja yang bagus. Metode yang digunakan pada pelaksanaan pengabdian menggunakan teknik dengan menjelaskan secara langsung kepada peserta pelatihan dan dilakukan praktek sesuai dengan teori yang diberikan. Pada awalnya Pelatihan dilakukan melalui tes untuk mengetahui pemahaman peserta tentang perangkat keras komputer dan hasilnya mereka tidak pandai memahami perangkat keras Komputer sehingga pelatihan diperlukan, pada akhir pelatihan dilakukan tes lagi untuk mengukur tingkat keberhasilan dan hasil pelaksanaan pelatihan, karena memang sudah memiliki pemahaman dasar tentang perawatan perangkat keras dan komputer Melalui pelatihan ini, narasumber dapat mengkomunikasikan materi dan hasil dengan lebih mudah Setelah pelatihan, peserta dapat memahami materi dan pelatihan dengan baik yang berhasil menambah pengetahuan peserta pelatihan.
Variational Measurement Update for Extended Object Tracking Using Gaussian Processes
Authors: Kumru Murat , Köksal Hilal , Özkan Emre
Published: February 2021

We present an alternative inference framework for the Gaussian process-based extended object tracking (GPEOT) models. The method provides an approximate solution to the Bayesian filtering problem in GPEOT by relying on a new measurement update, which we derive using variational Bayes techniques. The resulting algorithm effectively computes approximate posterior densities of the kinematic and the extent states. We conduct various experiments on simulated and real data and examine the performance compared with a reference method, which employs an extended Kalman filter for inference. The proposed algorithm significantly improves the accuracy of both the kinematic and the extent estimates and proves robust against model uncertainties.
A Bayesian Approach to Risk-Based Autonomy for a Robotic System Executing a Sequence of Independent Tasks
Authors: Rothmund Sverre Velten , Thieme Christoph Alexander , Johansen Tor Arne , Utne Ingrid Bouwer
Published: February 2021

Enabling higher levels of autonomy requires an increased ability to identify and handle internal faults and unforeseen changes in the environment. This work presents an approach to improve this ability for a robotic system that is executing a series of independent tasks, such as inspection, sampling, or intervention, at different locations. A dynamic decision network (DDN) is used to infer the presence of internal faults and the state of the environment based on the available measurements. This knowledge is used to evaluate the risk of executing the current task, which is used to evaluate whether the task should be executed or skipped and whether maintenance actions are needed. Evaluating past states given new information is used to identify skipped tasks that should be revisited. The proposed approach is implemented for a drone tasked with contact-based ultrasound inspection of an industrial facility. The drone is able to successfully distinguish between different internal faults and adverse environmental states and act accordingly. The system makes risk-informed decisions based on uncertain knowledge, enabling it to minimize the time usage while minimizing the potential of harming the drone and maximizing mission completion.
AN ANALYSIS OF UNORGANIZED LABOR CLASS: DURING COVID 19 A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO SELECT SEGMENT IN BANGALORE
Authors: Dr. Jagadish. Hudagi  , Dr. Ravi. B
Published: February 2021

An attempt has been made in this paper regarding impact on life of unorganized group of laborers and migrants in the city of Bangalore, especially during the present situation of disaster COVID19 epidemic. Even after being necessary element of the informal part of the economy. These workers are often invisible from the point of view of societal, cultural and political main stream of this global city. The migrant laborers in the city are marginalized from the conventional urban prospect. In this regard analysis of this section was felt essential.
A few essential aspects must be taken to tackle for survival during the epidemic COVID19 deadly disease by the government. From the point of view these workers who are unskilled, semi skilled specially their job depend on contractual or which is in the form of unorganized laborers primarily they are working in automotive, manufacturing, construction industries, and also in hotels, street vendors, auto rickshaw drivers, gardeners and household helpers. The data gathered from personal experiences i.e. primary and from news reports, magazines and other secondary sources to analyze conditions of unorganized labors community in Bangalore city.
The concept of donor and recipient and their legal status
Authors:   Bakı Dövlət Universiteti, Movsum Huseynli Nargiz
Published: February 2021

In the field of transplantation of human organs and tissues, the donor is a person who voluntarily donates his organs and tissues to transplant patients, and the recipient is a person who transplants organs and tissues for therapeutic purposes. It should be noted that if the donor is under 18 years of age, it is not allowed to remove organs and tissues for transplantation purposes, except for bone marrow. Also, the medical decision on transplantation is made directly to the recipient, if the recipient is considered to be under 18 years of age and legally incapable, then the information is passed on to legal representatives of the recipient. Transplantation of human organs and tissues is carried out on the basis of medical instructions in accordance with the rules of surgery. The main point is that if it is not possible to save human life or restore health through other medical methods and through corpse organs and tissues, then the recipient is allowed to transplant organs and tissues from the donor. Key words: Transplantation, Donor, Recipient, Brain Death, Donor and Recipient Consent
Basic condition of speech etiquette
Authors:   Bakı Slavyan Univerisiteti, Ziyatkhan Abdullayeva Narmina
Published: February 2021

Speech etiquette defines human behavior in thefamily, in the collective, in the publik places. Speech etiquette helps to bild strong family and friendchip ties a person to grow as a person and a professional in society. Proper use to them depends on the cultural level of the person. Speech labels have their own national quality. They are a set rules how people relate to one another of morality regarding. Each nation systematically regulates its own rules of speech behavior. Every civilzed person follows them in the process of communication. The personal culture of the teacher`s behavior has always played on important role in relation to the teacher-student. Key words: ethiks, speech, language, speech culture, literature language
Legal regulation of cycle economic development and phases of cycles
Authors:   Bakı Dövlət Universiteti, Baladayi Nazarov Javidan
Published: February 2021

The subject of the article covers issues that have been relevant since the last century. The study of economic fluctuations, the study of their causes allows us to make proposals to eliminate its negative consequences. Frequent crises since the early twentieth century necessitate the expansion of research in this area. The peculiarities of cyclic phases require different approaches and problem-oriented regulatory policies. For this reason, it is necessary to pursue an adequate state policy. Normative legal acts, laws and decisions are the main tools of legal regulation. Steps are also being taken to reduce the negative effects of the cyclical phases used by the Central Bank and other banking and financial institutions Key words: crisis, economic development, cyclical phases, government regulation, legal norms, financial crisis, fiscal and monetary policy, legal regulation
China's Energy Policy in Africa
Authors:   Baku State University, Rafig Asgarov Sirus
Published: February 2021

China's interest in Sub-Saharan Africa, which can be summarized within the framework of 2 main objectives as the acquisition of fossil resources such as oil and natural gas, which are needed as a result of rapidly increasing production, as well as the marketing and supply of products obtained as a result of production, was first carried out with Angola, which has a very rich position in terms of oil. started as a result of contacts. Within the framework of the agreements made between the Chinese government and the Angolan government, which was selected as the pilot country in the opening towards the region, the long-term transfer of the oil extracted in Angola to China was ensured; In return for this sale, China made dams, power plants, electricity transmission, and distribution lines and various transportation infrastructure investments in the region. Key words: Africa, China, energy, resource, policy
Modern world history:a look at world events 1975-1984
Authors:   Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi, Dolanbay Hadjer
Published: February 2021

In this study, the events that shaped the recent world history were evaluated together with their impact on the foreign political life of Turkey. In the study field, literature was scanned with document analysis. The data collected are presented in a meaningful whole, in a controversial manner. In these years, the oil crisis caused by the Arab-Israeli war has left the countries of the world, especially Turkey, in economic difficulties. In relations with the Middle East, the Camp David treaty, the Israel - Egypt treaty and, the Golan Heights issue are among the important events of the period. In Iran, the fall of the Shah's regime and, the establishment of the Islamic Republic in its place are among the events that continue to echo from that period to the present. The overthrow of the Shah in Iran, Soviet Russia's invasion of Afghanistan and finally the Iraq-Iran war were important events that occurred in the early 80s. Although all these events seem to be separate, they are related. After the mentioned events, many countries changed their politics and economic policies. Key words: Modern History, Camp David Treaty, Islamic Revolution in Iran, Iran-Iraq War
Military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Israel
Authors:   Baku State University, Rafig Asgarov Sirus
Published: February 2021

Azerbaijan and Israel have friendly relations and serious relations between the two countries are based on mutual interests. Azerbaijan has proved that it has played an important role in maintaining peace in the world in its international policy and relations with various countries and international organizations. Also, mutually beneficial relations between Azerbaijan and Israel serve to strengthen peace and tranquility in the world and in the region. Azerbaijan-Israel relations are based on mutual interests and are bilateral. Key words: Azerbaijan, Israel, cooperation, military, support
Artistic concept of Tolen Abdyk's prose in Kazakh literature
Authors:   Қожа Ахмет Ясауи атындағы Халықаралық қазақ-түрік университеті, Zhumabay Esbalaeva Roza
Published: February 2021

The article tells the story of the writer Tolen Abdik "Parasat Maidany", based on the principle of separation of consciousness. In Kazakh prose, a story that stands out for its thematic and ideological features is told through the character's diary. The main character of the work openly fights against his evil, and the consciousness of the character is divided into “spiritual perfection” and “evil”. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of the protagonist and the definition of the artistic concept. Key words: Psychologism in prose, artistic concept, separation of consciousness, artistic poetics, Kazakh prose
Use of the computer in the course of teaching the topic "Serial wire connection" in the vii grade to build practical skills of pupils
Authors:   Azərbaycan Dövlət Pedaqoji Universiteti, Hasan Mammadtagiyeva Tarana
Published: February 2021

The article shows how to develop students' practical skills using computers. As an example, the method of using the Vocational Laboratory Crocodile Phyiscs has been described in the topic of "Serial wire connection". Through this program, the students learn to experimentally apply the regularity of coupled wires. By means of the program, the students also will be introduced to the demonstration of a consistent wiring before the research, and will be informed about the work they will do. At the same time, the article provides a model of work flow in measuring the intensity and tension of the consecutive coupled wires. The dimensions of the lamp, the ampermeter, and the voltmeter according to Duist are clearly stated in the scheme. Key words: Computer, electrical circuit, electric current, voltage,resistance, serial connection,practical skills.
Quantum programming. Pt.1: Development tools analysis
Authors: Ryabov Nikita , Ivancova Olga , Korenkov Vladimir , Ulyanov Sergey
Published: February 2021

This article is the first part in a series of articles about quantum programming. The article discusses the tools of developing quantum programs Quantum Developer Kit with the quantum programming language Q # and the Qiskit framework. Superposition, entanglement, and teleportation are implemented using both development tools. The purpose of the work is to select the most suitable tool for the further implementation
of solutions to various problems using quantum computing.
Modelling of Grover’s quantum search algorithms: implementations of Simple quantum simulators on classical computers
Authors: Ulyanov Sergey , Reshetnikov Andrey , Tyatyushkina Olga
Published: February 2021

Models of Grover’s search algorithm is reviewed to build the foundation for the other algorithms. Thereafter, some preliminary modifications of the original algorithms by others are stated, that increases the applicability of the search procedure. A general quantum computation on an isolated system can be represented by a unitary matrix. In order to execute such a computation on a quantum computer, it is common to decompose the unitary into a quantum circuit, i.e., a sequence of quantum gates that can be physically implemented on a given architecture. There are different universal gate sets for quantum computation. Here we choose the universal gate set consisting of CNOT and single-qubit gates. We measure the cost of a circuit by the number of CNOT gates as they are usually more difficult to implement than single qubit gates and since the number of single-qubit gates is bounded by about twice the number of CNOT’s.
Quantum Software EngineeringSupremacy in Intelligent Robotics
Authors: Korenkov V. V. , Reshetnikov A. G. , Ulyanov S.V.
Published: February 2021

A new approach for implementing quantum massive parallel computations is presented, using methods of circuit implementation of quantum algorithmic gates. Methods for designing fast quantum operators such as superposition, entanglement, andinterference are considered. The presented methodsallow you to reduce the number of actions that must be performed. The implementation is presented as a support tool for SW&HW supercomputer accelerator for modeling quantum algorithms. In particular, a newquantum-genetic and quantum-fuzzy inference algorithm for intelligent robotic control has been implemented. Also, a new method for performing Grover's inference without operations with the productis presented.
Problem-oriented software package for the numerical solution and research of structural bioinformatics problems using stochastic optimization methods
Authors: Poluyan S. , Ershov N.
Published: February 2021

In this paper presented problem-oriented software package for performing computational experiments in structural bioinformatics problems: protein structure prediction and peptide-protein docking. These problemsare formulated as continuous global optimization tasks. The primary purpose of the presented software package is to provide functionality for performing computational experiments using various stochastic optimization methods. To perform experiments for the selected task the objective function and search space are provided for user. In this work the software packagefunctionality, implementation features and the results of various experimentsare presented. The software is written in C++ and provides the possibility ofusing parallel computing using OpenMP technology. The presented package is open source software that stored in the GitHub repositories.
Problems of model development of modern robotics and the difficulties of forming an innovative educational process
Authors: Tyatyushkina O.
Published: February 2021

The objectively necessary and possible socio-technical and socio-economic conditions for the development of a scientific-methodological, software-algorithmic and technical basis in the development of intelligent robotic technology are considered. The fundamentals of the development methodology and examples of information technologies of the educational process in intelligent robotics are briefly discussed.
New educational trends and challenges. Determination of the level of digital competence
Authors: Sheveleva O. , Bugrov A.
Published: February 2021

The development of information technology leads to a change in old paradigms in all areas. The state and employers set new requirements for specialists, such as digital competencies (DC). The article presents the results of a study of the general interest and interest of the academic community in the DC. Additionally, we made a primary analysis of the existing methods of DC level detection, presented in the Russian-language academic (RLA) literature within 2015-2020 in the work. In preliminary the work conclusion was estimated that this issue has not been considered enough in RLA.
linguistic impact of coronavirus on online service offers in Spain as well as France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK
Authors: Grzega Joachim
Published: February 2021

Service offers from online platforms in Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK since the COVID-19-related lockdowns in March 2020 are analyzed and related to classical pragmatic nomenclatures. As a result, COVID-19-related lexemes are used particularly in Spain, hardly in the Netherlands, and to a medium degree in Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Often, such phrases are expressive/phatic, occasionally with an appeal to pity, just to promote positive connotations, not adding anything on the nature of the service. COVID-related lexemes are used, albeit rarely, to say that there is something positive in the crisis situation. More frequently, these lexemes are employed, in Spain, Germany and Italy, to explain the motivation for the service offer. In all countries, the lexemes are (semantically superfluously?) used to say that the service offered is free from danger (sometimes being pseudo-assertive). In Spain, covid-lexemes are very typically used to show that the service supplier is free from danger (even in headlines and first sentences), in various kinds of wordings, which mostly do not support the pretended message from a strict medical point of view: beyond classical terminology, such cases could be termed jargon-related conventional pseudo-implications.
STARCH CONTENT IN CORN GRAIN DEPENDING ON ROOT FEEDING
Authors: Palamarchuk Vitalii , Pidlubny Vladislav , Krychkovskyi Vadym , Kovalenko Oleg
Published: February 2021

The article presents the results of researching the impact of foliar fertilization with microfertilizers Ecolist Mono Zinc and Rostok Corn, plant growth regulator Vimpel and bacterial preparation Biomag on the complex of economically valuable traits and productivity of maize hybrids of different maturity groups (early ripening group: Kharkiv 195 MV, (FAO 190), DKS 2960 (FAO 250), DKS 2949 (FAO 190), DKS 2971 (FAO 200), middle-early: DKS 3472 (FAO 270), DKS 3420 (FAO 280), Pereyaslavsky 230 SV (FAO 230), DKS 3871 (FAO 280) and medium-ripe: DK 391 (FAO 320), DK 440 (FAO 350), DKS 4964 (FAO 390), DK 315 (FAO 310)). The dependence of foliar fertilization usage and the starch content in corn grain is generalized. One-time foliar feeding provided a starch content increase by 0.1-0.5%, double feeding - by 0.85-1.30%. The yield of starch was in hybrids DK 391 - 8,748 t / ha, DK 440 - 8,821 t / ha, DKS 4964 - 9,559 t / ha, DK 315 - 9,314 t / ha with a single feeding and with a double feeding it was significantly higher - 9,220 t / ha, - 9,384 t / ha, 10,142 t / ha, 9,993 t / ha, accordingly. The highest yield of starch in all hybrids was provided by double application of microfertilizer Ecolist Mono Zinc (8,983-10,595 t / ha) and Rostok corn (8,721-10,597 t / ha), the increase in starch yield with the use of these fertilizers was 0.5-1.8 t / ha, relative to control (water supply). It is established that in dry years with high temperatures (2012) there is a decrease in starch content, regardless of the studied vegetation factors and cultivation technology. Foliar fertilization contributed to an increase in the starch content of the grain (by 0.1-0.46% in 2011-2013) compared to the control (without foliar fertilization). The highest starch content in the grain of the studied maize hybrids (70.92-76.72% and 71.45-76.72%) was provided by foliar fertilization with microfertilizers Ecolist Mono Zinc and Rostock corn. A decrease in the starch content was observed during crop treatment with the plant growth regulator Vimpel in the phase of 5-7 corn leaves on hybrids DKS 3420 by 0.36%, Pereyaslavsky 230SV by 0.11% and DKS 3871 by 0.5%, respectively.
VARIETY RESOURCES OF ALFALFA IN THE INTENSIFICATION OF FIELD FEED PRODUCTION
Authors: Hetman Nadiia
Published: February 2021

In the soil and climatic conditions of the Right Bank Forest-Steppe, regardless of the action of abiotic and biotic factors during the growing season, high adaptability of alfalfa was established for different geographical origins, namely the natural zone of the Forest-Steppe, Polissya, Steppe Ukraine and Serbia. It was found that under the weather conditions of 2016 year alfalfa varieties reacted differently to changes in temperature and moisture during the growing season. It is important to note the effectiveness of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers applied directly to alfalfa coverless method of sowing. In the year of sowing, alfalfa formed a powerful herbage and provided two slopes with a yield of green mass at the level of 20,13-29,80 t/ha with a dry matter yield of 4,80-6,69 t/ha. For the second year of vegetation, alfalfa was carried out according to the regimes, which considered the phases of growth and development (budding, beginning of flowering and flowering). In the first mode of cutting management (all slopes in the budding phase) it is advisable to identify three varieties of Unitro, Nasoloda and Rosana, which provided a gross dry matter of 10,41-10,48 and 2,29-2,31 t/ha of crude protein. The productivity of alfalfa increased with late term cutting - at the beginning of flowering and a combination of slopes (3rd mode). The dry matter yield was 11,40-12,62 and 2,35-2,51 t/ha of crude protein (second regime) and the indicators increased under the third regime, especially dry matter 13,58-15,80 t/ha and decreased to 2,37-2,41 t/ha of crude protein. The increase in dry matter of the second mode increased by 9,5-23,1% and crude protein by 2,6-20,5%, and in the third mode of use of alfalfa it was 2,3-11,2%, compared to the mode of mowing the grass in the budding phase. During the third year of vegetation under favorable agroecological conditions for growth and development of alfalfa plants, the studied varieties provided four slopes regardless of the mode of use of grass with a dry matter yield of 15,43-20,58 and 3,21-4,02 t/ha of crude protein. During the second and third years of vegetation from the studied modes of use of alfalfa grass for fodder purposes, the highest yield of crude protein 5,27-6,53 t/ha varieties provided for the alienation of crops at the beginning of the flowering phase, which was on average 6,0-7,1% higher than when mowing all slopes in the budding phase and a combination of slopes in the phases of growth and development (3rd mode). Thus, in the conditions of the Forest-Steppe of the right bank on gray forest soils alfalfa, regardless of geographical origin, adapted to growing conditions and provided stable productivity indicators regardless of the regime of grass use with observance of elements of cultivation technology.
Integrated Life Cycle Assessment, Life Cycle Costing and Multi Criteria Decision Making for Food Waste Composting Management
Authors: Abu R. , Aziz M. A. A. , Noor Z. Z.
Published: February 2021

The integrated models specifically designed to help decision-making in food waste (FW) composting management through the analysis of previous research studies are reviewed. The integrated models are built predominantly within three decision-supporting tools, which include life-cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC), and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM). Different integrated models were discussed and their strengths, limitations, and crucial problems as well as their potential integration were evaluated. Apparently, there has been no in-depth analysis of its approaches and potentialities of combining harmonically the LCA, LCC, and MCDM analysis tools in the FW composting management which taking into consideration multiple stakeholders. Thus, the combined LCA, LCC and MCDM with cluster analysis (CA) is suggested. The concepts underlying the sustainable FW composting management model can be divided into several aspects in terms of environmental friendliness, financial profitability, and social acceptance. This gives an insight and facilitates to waste management sectors to decide on a preferable FW composting management.
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Stress Level of Tsunami-Affected Communities Living in Temporary Housing in Palu City-Indonesia
Authors: Nur Rosmala , Aulia Ulfa , Napirah Muh. Ryman , Vidiyanto Vidiyanto , Aryuni Muthia , Hendra Syaiful , Ngemba Hajra Rasmita , Rusydi Muh
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the socio-economic conditions and the public health in Palu. Tsunami-affected communities in the temporary housing are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
AIM: This study aims to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stress level of the tsunami-affected communities, the solutions that they adopt for dealing with this situation, and whether they obey the COVID-19 protocols in the process.
METHOD: This study used an analytical survey method and the respondents consisted of 170 households affected by the tsunami living in temporary housing in Lere, Palu City, Indonesia. The data were collected through interviews and the stress level was measured using the DASS-42. The data were then analyzed using the paired t-test and percentage.
RESULTS: The data from the DASS-42 questionnaire show that the percentages of people with mild, moderate, and severe stress were 35%, 60%, and 5%, respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the stress level of the communities living in temporary housing in Palu (losing jobs with p = 0.002, decreasing income with p = 0.0016, no job vacancy with p = 0.0012, reduced government assistance duringthe pandemicwith p = 0.000, and uncertainty over the end of the pandemic with p = 0.001). Some of the strategies used to cope with this condition include socializing with neighbors (100%), working together (40%), breaking the Ramadan fast together (100%), attending congregational prayers (100%), and promoting mutual cooperation (100%). However, they did not obey the COVID-19 protocols while doing these activities as they did not wear a mask (100%), do physical distancing (100%), wash their hands (100%), and nor follow stay-at-home orders (100%).
CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic affected the stress level of the tsunami-affected communities in temporary housing in Palu, Indonesia. The solutions for dealing with this include socializing with neighbors, working together, breaking the Ramadan fast together, attending congregational prayers, and promoting mutual cooperation. These communities, however, did not obey the COVID-19 protocols.
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Perceived Barriers among Health care Workers at Cairo University Children Hospital, Egypt
Authors: Galal Yasmine S. , Abuelhamd Walaa A. , Hamid Tamer A. Abdel , Elsayed Nema R.
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND: Insufficient knowledge and negative attitude toward coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among health care workers (HCWs) could lead to faulty practices resulting in delayed diagnosis and spread of the disease.
AIM: this study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to infection control toward COVID-19 among Egyptian HCWs.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Cairo University Children Hospital, with 537 HCWs (doctors and nurses) enrolled.
RESULTS: HCWs had an overall good knowledge level about COVID-19 where 61% had a knowledge score of ≥18 points (out of 23). Doctors were more knowledgeable than nurses. About 64% of HCWs were considered as having positive attitude (scored ≥10 out of 13 points), with a significantly higher positive attitude among nurses. The mean practice score of HCWs was 1.0 ± 2.0 with a significantly higher good practice among nurses. Younger age, being a doctor, and higher qualification were the significant positive predictors of acquiring knowledge about the disease. The most commonly perceived barriers for applying infection control measures in hospitals were overcrowdings in health-care facilities (78.2%) and insufficient infection control policies (62.6%).
CONCLUSION: HCWs in general expressed good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice toward COVID-19 despite some gaps that were detected in specific items. Proper planning of educational programs that are directed according to the needs of different groups of HCWs is crucial. Effective policies should be established to overcome the barriers for applying infection control in health facilities.
Pierre Boitard : écrire le vivant dans le Musée des familles
Authors: Huyghe Eudes
Published: February 2021

Par leur forme inédite et en ciblant un lectorat populaire peu instruit, les magasins populaires, apparus au début des années 1830, ont incité leurs auteurs à inventer une nouvelle littérature. Au sein du Musée des familles, Pierre Boitard a ainsi été chargé de la rédaction de leçons naturalistes. Souhaitant promouvoir une science domestique, mise en concurrence avec la science des institutions savantes qu'il abhorrait, son style, caractérisé par la mise en place d'une esthétique de la conversation, d'une proximité avec le lecteur et d'une critique systématique des élites, est devenu aussi bien un outil mis au service de son projet scientifique qu'un témoin d'un véritable style de pensée.
Mechanical Properties of Cementitious and Non-Cementitious System After Ageing Tests for Well Abandonment Cementing Operations
Authors: da Silva Ingrid Ezechiello , Balthar Vivian Karla Castelo Branco Louback Machado , Toledo Filho Romildo Dias , de Sá Cavalcante Gabriella de Medeiros , dos Santos Robert Lucian de Lima
Published: February 2021

The plug and Abandonment (P&A) are the final stage of the life cycle of an oil well. This implies that the plugging material must withstand the chemicals, temperature and well pressure to ensure its long-term integrity. Portland cement is the most used material as a safety barrier in P&A operations. However, the extreme conditions of the well have challenged the mechanical properties of Portland Cement. In this context, the present work aims to identify the adequate systems as permanent plugging material and to characterize them with a qualification process based on international references and experimental validation.

Hence, four systems were tested for plug cementing operation with composition variations under pre-defined ageing conditions. Class G Portland cement slurry was used as reference to allow comparison of mechanical properties (compressive strength and tensile strength) between flexible cement paste, a system containing a mixture of Class G Portland Cement with epoxy resin and finally a system with epoxy resin only. Samples containing Class G Portland Cement were cured for 14 days under well bottom conditions (3000 psi and temperature of 174 degrees Fahrenheit) and cured for 14 days at well temperature (using a thermal bath). Samples containing resin were cured for 14 days under well bottom conditions (3000 psi and temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit) and cured for 14 days at well temperature (using a thermal bath).

Finally, the samples were aged for 60 days in a thermal bath at well temperature and exposed to the brine which is the completion fluid composition which will be above and below in contact with the well barrier in a P & A operation. The results of the compressive strength tests of the samples aged in brine showed tha in some systems tested the reduction of the modulus of elasticity occurred, however, it was also observed the increase of the modulus of elasticity in another system. The same was true of the results of tensile strength tests of aged samples, the increase of rupture loading in some systems and reduction in the other ones were observed.

The mechanical tests of the samples before and after ageing were performed to define the best system to be used in a well abandonment operation aiming for long-term integrity.
Can spiral-shaped abdominal wall lift replace pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? A randomised study
Authors: Shashi  , Singh Rajdeep , Mishra Anurag , Bains Lovenish , Agarwal P. N.
Published: February 2021

Background:

A new design of abdominal lift system for gasless laparoscopy has been introduced in rural areas.

Aims and Objectives:

To assess whether the new spiral design abdominal wall lift system has similar outcomes to standard pneumoperitoneum laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Materials and Methods:

Sixty cases of symptomatic gallstone disease scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly assigned to gasless spiral abdominal wall lift or to standard pressure pneumoperitoneum, followed by cholecystectomy. Post-operative abdominal and shoulder tip pain, duration and ease of surgery and surgical site complications were compared.

Results:

There was a significant difference in post-operative abdominal pain at 24 hours after surgery (P < 0.01). Shoulder tip pain was lower at 6 h (P < 0.01). The duration of surgery was comparable in both groups; the time taken decreased in the abdominal lift procedure with increasing experience. Conversion rate and surgical site complications were similar. There were comparable outcomes in terms of overall post-operative abdominal pain; shoulder tip pain; duration of surgery; conversions and post-operative complications between the two groups. Ease of surgery improved with number of cases over time.

Conclusion:

Abdominal lift may be a valid alternative to pneumoperitoneum cholecystectomy with comparable outcomes in resource constrained areas.
Rare case of a floppy neonate
Authors: Ankur Kumar , Prasad Aparna , Chetry Sanjeev , Farmania Rajni , Jain Sachin
Published: February 2021

Joubert syndrome presenting during the neonatal period is very rare. We report a term neonate who presented with perinatal asphyxia followed by episodic tachypnoea interspersed with apnoea and seizures. On physical examination, baby was alert; however, on neurological evaluation, there was generalised hypotonia with panting of dog-like breathing. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain finding revealed typical molar tooth sign suggestive of Joubert syndrome and fundus examination revealed retinal colobomas.
Unite to end Tuberculosis – The need for public–private collaboration
Authors: Koshy Jency , Samuel Johnson Abel K. , Babu Bichu P. , Joseph Marina Rajan
Published: February 2021

Background:

Despite effective diagnostic tools and drugs for tuberculosis, the disease still remains a public health threat. Financial insecurity, Social stigma, food insecurity, distance to nearest health facility and psychological stress play as hurdles in the diagnosis and completion of tuberculosis treatment. Early diagnosis and completion of treatment plays a key role in controlling tuberculosis. The public and the private sector in India together is trying hard to control this menace. The public sector in India has a wide network of institutions with uniform standardized treatment for TB treatment under the National tuberculosis program. The private sector is heterogeneous with limited or no extension centers in the peripheries. This makes it difficult for the private sector to follow up the patient. So the national program has extended the arms to join with the private partners to eliminate TB. This article attempts to highlight the need of collaborating with the national program to eliminate tuberculosis.

Materials and Methods:

All the tuberculosis patients diagnosed at a private institution prior to partnership with the national program were followed up to understand the treatment outcomes and understand the importance of public private collaboration.

Results:

A total of 131 patients were diagnosed with tuberculosis from the health facility during the study period. Out of the 131 patients, 30% (n = 39) could not be traced. Among the patients who were contacted, treatment interruption was observed in 6 (7%) patients. More than 1/4th of the traced patients (n = 62) completed their treatment. Death occurred to 08 (9%) traced patients.

Conclusion:

This study reiterate the need for Private public coordination in the treatment of TB. It is the responsibility of the health care professionals in the private sector to collaborate with the national tuberculosis program to make tuberculosis elimination a reality.
Retrograde Popliteal Approach for Endovascular Revascularization of Flush Superficial Femoral Artery Chronic Total Occlusion
Authors: Singh Amit , Prakash Neeraj , Kumar Neeraj , Jain Ajitesh Princy , Verma Rakesh , Krishna Vinay
Published: February 2021

Introduction:

Chronic total occlusions (CTO) of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) are generally managed by an endovascular retrograde contralateral “crossover” or ipsilateral antegrade common femoral artery (CFA) approach. In cases with flush occlusion or a very short SFA stump at common CFA bifurcation, antegrade recanalization frequently fails due to an inability to engage the true ostium of the SFA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of retrograde popliteal approach for endovascular revascularization of flush SFA CTO.

Materials and Methods:

We retrospectively investigated 18 patients (14 males and 4 females, mean age 61 ± 14 years) with flush SFA CTO undergoing retrograde popliteal artery (PA) revascularization at two endovascular centers in North India between January 2017 and December 2018. All the patients had critical limb ischemia (CLI) and flush SFA CTO with ostial involvement. Hemostasis was achieved by the manual compression only. Study endpoints were technical success rate, puncture site complications, and limb salvage.

Results:

CLI with Rutherford category 5 dominated the clinical presentation (56%) with most of the patients presenting late after disease onset. Majority were Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus-C (72%) chronic SFA occlusions (mean lesion length 185 ± 52 mm). Doppler-guided popliteal puncture and sheath placement were successful in 100%. Technical success rate of retrograde revascularization was 83%. Intraluminal recanalization was possible in 56% from the popliteal access, and subintimal recanalization was done in 28%. There was no major access site-related complication or mortality in the follow-up period. The primary patency rates at 6 months and 1 year postintervention were 93% and 80%, respectively.

Conclusions:

Retrograde PA approach under Doppler guidance was effective in terms of technical success rate of popliteal puncture as well as retrograde revascularization of flush SFA CTO. The approach was safe with no major access site complications.
Saving the Foot from “Bliss of Ignorance”
Authors: Dabas Ajay Kumar , Patra Vikram , Dhillan Rishi
Published: February 2021

Context:

Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is an emergency. The diagnosis of ALI can be missed. However, little is known about predisposing factors.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to determine the factors leading to misdiagnosis of lower limb ALI based on our experience and to suggest steps in overcoming the shortcomings.

Materials and Methods:

It is a single-center prospective observational study done from June 2016 to May 2019. All nontraumatic lower limb ALIs were included. Those with prior arterial interventions and thrombophilia were excluded from the study. Referral notes were scrutinized. Chronology of symptoms, time delay by a patient, category of first-contact health-care provider, initial diagnosis, and time lapse by clinician were noted. Patients were quizzed regarding ALI awareness.

Statistical Analysis:

Not applicable.

Results:

Twenty-six cases of lower limb ALI were included. Most common presentation was sudden onset claudication (n = 11), followed by pain (n = 9) and sudden onset weakness (n = 6). None were aware of ALI. A clinician was the first contact in 19 and local healer in 7. Eighteen presented late with an average delay of 18 days. Clinician misdiagnosed in 19 with an initial diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain (n = 9), arthritis of hip/knee (n = 4), neurological weakness (n = 2), sciatica (n = 2), and backache (n = 2). Lower limb pulse examination was missed in all 19. Thrombectomy with or without additional procedure was successful in 12 and bypass in one. The limb was salvaged in 20. There were six amputations and two deaths.

Conclusion:

Lower limb ALI is missed due to its variable presentation and failure to consider its possibility. Poor awareness among the public leads to late presentation. Better awareness needs be created by the education of both common public and the physicians to salvage the limbs in time.
External Jugular Vein Aneurysm as a Rare Cause of Neck Swelling
Authors: Garg Loveleen , Narang Savjot Singh , Bawa Ashvind , Patial Tushar
Published: February 2021

Venous aneurysms of the external jugular veins are rare. In this case report, we describe the case of a 49-year-old gentleman who presented to us with a painless neck swelling and underwent surgical resection.
Missing Limb Ischemia in Dark-Skinned Patients
Authors: Stephen Edwin , Abdelhady Ibrahim , Al-Aufi Ahmed , Al-Mawaali Hanan , Al-Wahaibi Khalifa
Published: February 2021

Limb ischemia is acute, chronic, or acute on chronic, and the prevalence of the latter is rising with the presence of an increasing aging population. When occlusion to the flow of blood is sudden, it results in acute limb ischemia, the early diagnosis of which is vital for the salvage of the limb. In chronic ischemia, the occlusion is progressive, and diagnosis can alter the quality of life for a patient, besides limb salvage. Dark skin tones are more common in Africa, India, Asia, and the Middle East. Diagnosis of limb ischemia is missed in this subset because the classical “pallor” described in Caucasians is not seen. It is seen as shades of duskiness, like the purplish hue on an aubergine – also known as Badinjal, Eggplant, or Brinjal. This article explains why there is a color discrepancy and a need for healthcare professionals to be aware, hence improving limb salvage.
Posttraumatic True Aneurysm of the Superficial Temporal Artery
Authors: Vempati Apoorva , Mahapatra Sandeep , Pamu Pramod Kumar
Published: February 2021

Most superficial temporal artery (STA) aneurysms are pseudoaneurysms that occur following a trivial trauma to the temporal region. True aneurysms of the STA are very rare. They occur usually due to congenital defects in vessel wall or atherosclerotic degeneration. We report a case of true aneurysm of the STA following trauma which is exceedingly rare. A 23-year-old male presented with painless swelling in front of the right ear for 4 months with a history of trauma to the right temporal region. Examination revealed a painless pulsatile mass of 4 cm × 3 cm size, and the diagnosis was supported by Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Surgical excision was done. Histological examination showed all the three layers of the arterial wall to be intact, confirming a diagnosis of true aneurysm of the STA.