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Artificial intelligence for the improvement of records management activities at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Authors: Modiba Mashilo
Published: November 2022

This study sought to investigate the usability of artificial intelligence (AI) for the improvement of records management activities at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. Usability of AI and intelligent robotic machines for the management of records plays a crucial role in ensuring that records management activities are improved and managed effectively and efficiently. However, usability issues are critical in many AI systems, where human intelligence (HI) works with the system to work out and apply results (as with speech system). The convergent mixed methods research approach was applied and data were collected using interviews and questionnaires techniques. A questionnaire was administered to three professional repositories and indexers, two archives’ technicians and one data librarian. Interviews were conducted with one portfolio manager and one records manager. Data were analysed thematically and statistically and presented using tables and figures. AI has the capability to replace records practitioners since it can perform activities performed by records practitioners. This transition can have a negative impact on the usability of AI to improve the records management activities at the CSIR. The study revealed that AI and intelligent robotic machines can be used in the improvement of records management activities and can manage records effectively at the CSIR. The study proposed a framework on the usability of AI for the improvement of records management activities at the CSIR. It is hoped that the framework proposed will serve as a guideline on the usability of AI for the improvement of records management activities in the archives and records management sector.
E-records management readiness for implementation of e-government in local authorities of Singida Municipal Council
Authors: Kashaija Lameck Sospeter
Published: November 2022

This paper reports the findings of a study that explored the state of e-records management in supporting e-government in Tanzania Local Government Authorities with specific reference to the Singida Municipal Council (SMC). This qualitative study employed a case study design to collect data using interviews, observations, group discussions and documentary review. Qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Thirty-two respondents were purposively selected to participate in the study. The study findings indicated that the state of e-records management readiness was not effective to enhance e-governance. This was because the SMC did not have an e-records management system, inadequate professional record personnel, information and communication technologies (ICT) policies, guidelines and procedures. E-readiness was affected by the low number of technical staff, inadequate resources and budget dedicated to the e-records management unit and lack of storage space and facilities to execute e-records management. Finally, the study established a framework for effective adoption of e-records management as a platform for implementing e-government in local authorities. The study recommends for the SMC to improve e-records management practices by bridging the knowledge gap among record staff, ICT staff and secretaries. In addition, the SMC should hire qualified staff, trained staff in house on e-records management, develop and implement ICT policies and prioritise records management by adequately budgeting for ICT infrastructures to kick-start the transformation process.
Application of ARMA information governance maturity model for assessment of records management programme at Chancellor College, University of Malawi
Authors: Mphunda Jessy , Mnjama Nathan
Published: November 2022

Institutions, whether public or private, create records in the course of conducting their business. Records constitute a vital resource for any organisation, including universities. They are important as they provide the information needed by decision-makers and promote accountability. This study assessed the records management programme at Chancellor College, Malawi, using the ARMA Information Governance Maturity Model. Data for the study were collected through face-to-face interviews with purposively selected participants, an examination of document analysis and non-participant observation. The findings of the study revealed that there is accountability in the records management programme although the responsibility for the records management function is delegated to individuals who do not necessarily have relevant qualifications in the area of records management. The findings also revealed that there is partial compliance with the existing legal and regulatory frameworks in the country. In addition, the findings indicated that retrieval of records, especially semi-current records, is problematic due to insufficient storage space and inadequate storage equipment. Based on the findings, the study concluded that using ARMA Information Governance Maturity Model, the level of maturity of the records management programme at Chancellor College is in the developmental stage. The study recommended that Chancellor College should develop and implement a records management policy and records retention and disposition schedule, train existing staff and provide resources and equipment for managing records so that records in these systems remain authentic and reliable. The study also recommends the development of a national policy on managing university records by the National Archives and Records Services in Malawi as a whole.
Knowledge and skills for managing digital records at selected state universities in Zimbabwe
Authors: Tsvuura Godfrey
Published: November 2022

This study analyses the knowledge and skills for managing digital records at selected state universities in Zimbabwe. State universities are becoming centres of digital records creation facilitated by the advent of ICTs. However, records management personnel remain a marginal community with some noticeable knowledge and skills gaps in managing such records in their institutions. These gaps resulted in records management personnel being excluded from matters concerning digital technology as state universities in Zimbabwe drive towards innovation and industrialisation to achieve Education 5.0 and the government’s Vision 2030. Lack of knowledge and skills among records management personnel at state universities is worrisome, even though there are records and archives management training programmes in various institutions of higher learning in Zimbabwe. The primary purpose of this article is to explore the implication of lack of knowledge and skills, with an intention to bridge this gap among records and archives management personnel in state universities. Data were collected from the Zimbabwe Open University and Harare Institute of Technology. A mixed methods research design was used to ascertain the knowledge and skills for managing digital records at the selected state universities. The study found that state universities still employed records and archives personnel who were not trained, although institutions of higher learning, including polytechnics and universities, are offering records and archives training programmes and churned out hundreds of records and archives professionals each year. Therefore, the study recommends that state universities should change their recruitment policy and employ qualified records and archives management personnel to manage records in this digital era.
Archives and records management strategies to support academic service delivery at the Universities of Witwatersrand and Universities of Venda
Authors: Netshakhuma Sidney , Makhura Mphalane
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the alignment of archives and records management processes with the overall university management strategy. The South African universities’ strategies are not aligned with records management processes. A qualitative method was used to collect data from the source points through purposeful sampling. At both universities of Venda and Witwatersrand, the study revealed that records management is not align aligned with the university's broad strategy. The findings have practical implications for academic service delivery, governance, compliance and risk exposure. Other related institutions can also use the findings as a reference point in planning the implementation of similar studies.
Polajkować TV. Telewizja i media społecznościowe
Authors: Powierska Aleksandra
Published: November 2022

Czy można oglądać programy telewizyjne, nie mając telewizji i nie korzystając z platform streamingowych? Jak zmienia się interaktywność telewizji pod wpływem mediów społecznościowych? Jak odbiorcy definiują telewizję w dobie nowych mediów? Książka Aleksandry Powierskiej przynosi odpowiedzi na powyższe pytania, prezentując świeże podejście do badań nad przemianami współczesnej telewizji. W efekcie przeprowadzonych analiz powstaje koncepcja sieciowości telewizji, która w duchu teorii ANT wskazuje na coraz większą liczbę aktorów ludzkich i nie-ludzkich kształtujących praktyki odbiorcze oraz doświadczenia widzów-użytkowników. W publikacji nie brakuje również wątków dotyczących języka mediów społecznościowych, komunikacyjnej roli obrazów oraz znaczenia algorytmów.
Correlación entre variables clínicas sugestivas de hipertensión intracraneal y alteraciones en la neuroimagen en trauma craneoencefálico.
Authors: Coronel-Coronel Melissa , Vaca-Maridueña Richard , Vásquez-Cedeño Diego , Valverde Adrián
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: Identificar las variables clínicas relacionadas a alteración en la neuroimagen en pacientes con traumatismo craneoencefálico (TCE). Métodos: Estudio observacional de cohorte retrospectivo donde se incluyeron a los pacientes admitidos por TCE al área de UCI del HLV. Resultados: Incluimos un total de 297 sujetos. La lesión en neuroimagen más común fue la lesión múltiple (35.4%). Encontramos que existe correlación significativa entre la presencia de lesión en neuroimagen y la presencia de pupilas fijas al ingreso (p= <0.001), el puntaje ≤ 8 en la escala de Glasgow (p= <0.001) y la necesidad de intubación orotraqueal (p= <0.001). De igual forma, las mismas 3 variables resultaron significativas al relacionarlas con el puntaje ≥ III en la escala de Marshall. En el modelo de regresión logística, la fijación de pupilas fue la única que demostró aumentar riesgo de puntaje ≥ III en la escala de Marshall (OR: 3.50, IC95% 1.53-7.99). Conclusión: Las variables clínicas: fijación de pupilas, necesidad de intubación endotraqueal y Glasgow ≤ 8 están relacionadas con el desarrollo y severidad de lesión en la neuroimagen en pacientes con TCE.
Caracterización histológica de las dendritas de la amígdala por alto consumo de fructosa en un modelo experimental de isquemia cerebral.
Authors: Correa-Cuartas Manuela , Usuga-Sucerquia Angie , Veloza-Bueno Samuel , Prieto-Bohórquez Signed , Rodriguez-Velasquez Javier , Arteaga-Noriega Aníbal , Gutierrez-Vargas Johanna Andrea
Published: November 2022

Introducción. Se ha demostrado que el alto consumo de fructosa magnifica la lesión por isquemia cerebral en foco isquémico y región de penumbra. Sin embargo, la isquemia también produce cambios en áreas exofocales como la amígdala, una estructura importante en el procesamiento emocional. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de la investigación fue caracterizar los cambios histológicos de las dendritas de la amígdala provocados por alto consumo de fructosa en un modelo experimental de isquemia cerebral. Método. Se utilizaron ratas Wistar alimentadas con alimento estándar; al grupo control se les suministró agua y al grupo fructosa (HDF) se les suministró add libitum 20% de fructosa en agua durante 11 semanas. Algunas ratas fueron sometidas a una isquemia cerebral. Por lo tanto, se tuvieron cuatro grupos experimentales: Sham control, Sham HDF, Isquemia control, Isquemia HDF. Se realizaron cortes coronales de los cerebros -de 50 um- y se realizó inmunohistoquímica de la proteína asociada a microtúbulos 2 (MAP2). Se capturaron imágenes que fueron procesadas en el software Image J. Resultados. Se encontró pérdida de inmunorreactividad de dendritas en grupos isquémicos, y además inmunoreactividad de MAP2 tipo acúmulos en los grupos HDF. Conclusión. De acuerdo con lo anterior tanto la isquemia como el alto consumo de fructosa generan alteraciones dendríticas en la amígdala.
Encefalitis autoinmune por anticuerpos anti IgLON5, reporte de caso clínico.
Authors: Castro-Uquillas Eduardo , Martínez-Burbano Braulio , Castro-Guarderas Daniela
Published: November 2022

Introducción: Cada vez con mayor frecuencia se identifican nuevas entidades clínicas relacionadas al descubrimiento de autoanticuerpos ya sea contra antígenos intracelulares o contra receptores de superficie de la membrana celular o la sinapsis. En este último grupo se describen, en los últimos años, pacientes con apnea de sueño, desorden de conducta del sueño REM y NO REM, insuficiencia respiratoria y presencia en suero y LCR de anticuerpos contra el antígeno LON5. Estos anticuerpos al parecer alteran la interacción con el sistema cito-esquelético de la neurona e inducen acumulación de TAU, lo que condiciona una amplia expresión clínica. Caso clínico: paciente masculino de 76 años con evolución de síntomas de 8 años antes del diagnóstico. Presentó una mezcla de síntomas respiratorios, parasomnias, ataxia, desorden del movimiento, síntomas autonómicos, desorden cognitivo y del estado de ánimo, además asoció una polineuropatía crónica desmielinizante. El diagnóstico se confirmó con detección de anticuerpos contra IGLON5 en líquido cefalorraquídeo. Conclusión: La encefalitis por anticuerpos anti IGLON5 es una entidad única que desafía lo que conocemos acerca de autoinmunidad y neurodegeneración, llevando a un reto diagnóstico por la amplia expresión sintomática y la posibilidad de mejoría con un tratamiento temprano.
YOUNG CONSUMERS’ BEHAVIOUR IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL’S IMPLEMENTATION
Authors: FLOREA Adrian-Gheorghe , SAVA Diana-Cristina
Published: November 2022

For decades, the environment is struggling with the growing pollution, resources’ scarcity, climate change and other negative impacts; as the time is ticking and there is no reasonable solution yet, the European Union takes over the leading role in elaborating and implementing the European Green Deal, a set of objectives and strategies targeting a series of environmental issues. By meeting the European Green Deal’s objective, the European citizens will benefit of higher quality air, water, soils, a richer biodiversity, energetic efficient buildings, fresher and more affordable food, developed infrastructure, green energy and technological innovation, more green jobs and more resilient and competitive economy. In order to make all these possible, the European Commission is funding the investment project in line with the European Green Deal’s objective, and considering the late crisis caused by the Covid -19 pandemic, we have the highlight that positive effects of these investments as also part of a recovery plan. Considering the young population decisive in the changing process, our research aimed to assess their values and perspective regarding the environmental issues and the approach of overcoming them. Our premise implied an optimistic view of the Romanian young generation and the environment protection, and as the survey’s results proved, our first assumption was right.
Een vergelijking tussen spierechografie, impedantieanalyse en handknijpkracht bij gezonde personen
Authors: Cassiers E. , Bastijns S. , Moorkens G. , Perkisas S. , Vandewoude M. , De Cock A.-M.
Published: November 2022

A comparison between muscle ultrasound, impedancemetry and hand grip strength in healthy individuals

The pathophysiology of sarcopenia remains incompletely understood, but a muscle ultrasound gains interest as a potential diagnostic tool. The goal of this study was to compare the age- and gender-related effects on muscle parameters derived from an ultrasound, bioelectrical impedancemetry (BIA) and hand grip strength (HGS) in order to gather information about sarcopenia and to strengthen the position of the muscle ultrasound.

Healthy subjects were included. Ultrasonographic measurements of muscle thickness (MT), cross-sectional area (CSA) and muscle stiffness (EG) were taken at 75% of the distance between the acromioclavicular joint and the elbow crease, distally. BIA was performed to measure muscle mass (MM), fat mass (FM) and phase angle (PhA). HGS was measured using a Jamar® dynamometer. Associations, age- and gender-related effects were investigated by a Pearson correlation and simple, linear regression analysis.

123 Caucasian individuals (51 men and 72 women) between the ages of 18 and 69 were included. Age showed significant correlations with FM, PhA and HGS. HGS declined with increasing age in both men and women. Only men showed a declining MT. PhA declined with increasing age in both men and women, and FM increased.

Analysis of gender- and age-related effects suggests an important role for qualitative parameters in age-related decline of HGS. The absence of significant correlations with respect to a muscle ultrasound is probably a consequence of the limited study population.
The role of planetary geodynamics in the creation of the asthenosphere and convective and transtensional structures of the continental lithosphere
Authors: BARYSHEV ALEXANDER
Published: November 2022

In this work, we consider the general problems of the Earth's planetary geodynamics, starting with its origin as a result of the separation of the spiral-shaped cosmic vortex into parts, which created the double planet ‒ the Earth and the Moon. The fundamentals of the origin of planetary tectonic asymmetry, its role in the origin of convection and the formation of a heterogeneous oceanic and continental asthenosphere overlaying the mantle have been studied. We characterize the original model of the geodynamics of the fractal structure of the Earth, the place in it of cellular convection of different scales, subduction, the combination of convective structures with transtension structures due to planetary rotational geodynamics and the lateral distribution of deep masses under the oceans.
Mineral composition of eluvial and aeolian sands
(on the example of the unique collection of samples)
Authors: RYASHCHENKO TAMARA , MAKAROV STANISLAV
Published: November 2022

The object of the research is the unique collection of samples of eluvial and aeolian sands collected in the tropical (Vietnam) zone and the zone with the temperate humid sharply continental climate (the Tunkinsk’s depression in the Baikal region). Traces of structural connectivity were established by visual inspection of the samples in laboratory conditions using a four-fold magnifier. "Cohesive" clayey (ps*) and ordinary sandy (ps) varieties were identified. The mineral composition of the collection sands was determined by the method of quantitative immersion analysis of the 0.25–0.05 mm fraction. The composition and morphological characteristics of various light and heavy terrigenous minerals were determined, and special coefficients were calculated using the method of quantitative immersion analysis. Beforehand, the granulometric analysis of samples was carried out using A.N. Sabanin's method. As a result, the fraction for mineralogical studies was isolated, and the content of sandy-pulverescent and clay particles was established. The research goal consists of a comparative analysis of the mineral composition of the sands, the degree of their chemical maturity, and the investigation of possible variants of structural connectivity formation.
Do Technology-based Approaches Reduce Mathematics Anxiety? A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: ATOYEBI Oluwatoyin Motunrayo , ATOYEBI Samuel Babajide
Published: November 2022

The student’s attitude towards Mathematics and their achievement is affected by Mathematics anxiety. Mathematics anxiety may lead to avoidance of Mathematics or poor performance in Mathematics and subjects related to or depending on Mathematics. For students to perform well in Mathematics, Mathematics anxiety must be reduced in students. This systematic literature review examines the impact of technology-based approaches on Mathematics anxiety. The strategy used to perform the search for this study consisted of both a discipline-specific journal search and a database search where generalised results about the positive effect of technology-based approaches and their disadvantages were found. 35 papers published between 2002 and 2022 were included in the study and only peer-reviewed articles were included in the search. The study found that using technology-based approaches to teaching Mathematics leads to students showing a positive attitude toward the subject and reduces the level of their anxiety. And when students are confronted with any problem while using technology, in resolving the problem the students develop problem-solving and, in the process, develop their confidence in Mathematics. This study suggests that when incorporating technology into the Mathematics classroom, it is crucial to identify which learning activities benefit the most from technology as some parts of Mathematics may still be best mediated through traditional teaching approaches, such as encouraging class discussion about how to apply mathematical ideas, correcting exercises involving complicated calculations or drawings, and spotting simple arithmetic errors when solving mathematical problems.
TECNOLOGIAS DE CÓDIGO DE BARRA ÁUDIO PARA PREVENÇÃO DE ERROS NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO DE MEDICAÇÕES EM EMERGÊNCIAS HOSPITALARES: PROTOCOLO DE REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Authors: Furtado Ana , Augusto Martins Torres Raimundo , Salete Bessa Jorge Maria
Published: November 2022

Mapear os conteúdos das tecnologias do tipo código de barras para prevenção de erros na administração de medicamentos em emergências hospitalares. Método: Protocolo de scoping review conforme proposto pelo método Joanna Briggs Institute e seguindo o checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyse Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Serão utilizada as bases de dados Lilacs, Scielo e Pubmed assim como artigos, revistas, literatura cinza, Google Scholar, sem limites quanto a idioma ou ano de publicação e Catálogo de Teses e Dissertação da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal do Nível Superior (CAPES). A seleção e exportação dos artigos será feita para o software Mendeley, seguindoas etapas de seleção de títulos e resumos por dois pesquisadores em seguida leitura completa da literatura selecionada. Em caso de divergência um terceiro autor será consultado. Os resultados serão organizados em quadro e/ou tabelas para posterior discussão.
ABO Blood Group and Its Associated Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Tuan Din Sharifah Azdiana , Mohd Sopian Mastura , Ahmad Tajuddin Nur Dalila Nabihan , Abdullah Azrul
Published: November 2022

Introduction: ABO blood group can be associated with chronic diseases, for example, cancer and coronary heart disease, however it is not proven in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The aim of this study was to identify the association between the ABO blood group and disease control among T2DM patients at Kepala Batas, Penang. Methods: Approximately two mL vials of fresh blood were collected and typed using the tube method from 129 T2DM and 132 non-diabetic (control) patients, who visited the specialist clinic. The sociodemographic characteristics of the T2DM patients was analysed using descriptive analysis. The proportions of A, B, AB, and O blood groups among the diabetic and control patients were compared using the chi-square test. Any association between the ABO blood group and disease control was identified using the bivariate correlation test. Results: No significant association was found between the ABO group and T2DM patients (p = 0.152) when compared with the control group. However, blood group B was the most frequent among T2DM patients (33.3%) compared to blood group O within the control group (36.4%). Negative associations were observed between the ABO blood group and BMI (r = 0.098, p = 0.268), as well as the HbA1C value (r = -0.065, p = 0.464). Conclusion: No association was found between the ABO blood group and the associated risk factors (BMI and HbA1C). However, individuals with blood group B and risk factors, such as older age group, obesity, and high HbA1C value (more than 7.0%), should be monitored.
Las formas jurídicas de las fuentes y reservas de agua en los Andes argentinos
Authors: Pinto Mauricio , Martin Liber
Published: November 2022

El artículo realiza un análisis crítico del marco jurídico de las fuentes y reservas de agua en los Andes a partir de la modificación del Código Civil y Comercial (2015), precisando la titularidad dominial del recurso hídrico en las distintas etapas de su ciclo, que incluyen a su vez la humedad atmosférica, las precipitaciones níveas y pluviales, la acumulación nívea y glacial, el deshielo, el escurrimiento superficial, la acumulación hídrica en lagos y lagunas, la humedad del suelo, la percolación y formación de acuíferos, la generación de surgentes que escurren o se empantanan, y el embalsamiento y encauzamiento antrópico del agua. Para concluir, se sintetizanavances y retrocesos de una reforma que no alcanzó para eliminar principios obsoletos ni mejorar todas las incoherencias existentes.
Caracterización de la fuente lítica Jagüelito, Pampa de Canota (Mendoza, Argentina)
Authors: Cunietti Gianni Marcelo
Published: November 2022

Se presenta una caracterización de la cantera-taller Jagüelito, localizada en las cercanías de la Pampa de Canota (NO de Mendoza, Argentina). Se discute la explotación de esta fuente desde la organización tecnológica y los sistemas de producción lítica. Se caracteriza la materia prima disponible mediante un análisis macroscópico y petrográfico. Se realiza una caracterización general de la muestra (n=85), teniendo en cuenta aspectos como la materia prima, el tamaño, el peso y las secuencias reductivas. Las rocas disponibles son de estructura porfírica (riolitas/dacitas) entre las cuales se identificaron cinco subtipos. Los resultados sugieren que en la fuente se realizaron actividades de talla iniciales y se descartaron artefactos de formatización sumaria. La selección y desbaste primario podría, además, haber implicado el transporte de soportes y la confección y descarte de instrumentos en otros sitios de la región. El análisis lítico de la fuente y los datos procedentes de sitios regionales sugieren la implementación de estrategias tecnológicas expeditivas y conservadas. Si bien, en la fuente se encuentran representadas todas las etapas reductivas, estos recursos han sido registrados en sitios que evidencian que en muchos casos la secuencia reductiva continuó y finalizó fuera de la fuente donde se integraron estas materias primas a sistemas secuenciales de producción lítica.
presupuesto nacional de 1979
Authors: S. L. de
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 365, 1979: 153-157.
Recensiones
Authors: S. M.  , S. L. de
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 365, 1979: 193-196.
Marzo/79
Authors: Anaya Eugenio C.
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 366, 1979: 281-284.
The Roots of the Racial Nationalism of the Committee of Union and Progress: Ideas, Individuals, Influences
Authors:   Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation, Galustyan Regina
Published: November 2022

The Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides perpetrated within the Ottoman Empire by the Turkish government at the beginning of the 20th century were not only the direct implementations of ideological convictions or a result of a single decision. Those were, rather, the amalgam of certain theories adjusted to political and economic developments in the country and the desire to turn the multi-ethnic and multi-religious empire into a Turkish nation-state. Stressing the importance of ideas and ideologies in the process of historical development, this article attempts to show certain strains of CUP members’ worldview by deliberately singling out foreign thinkers and ideas that had a role on the formation of their worldview and on their political actions. This article refrains from discussing Turkism as a whole, but rather examines certain paths of the introduction of European thought to the mindset of CUP high ranking officials and ideologists, hoping to illuminate the background of their subsequent decisions and actions which had a tragic impact on the fate of millions of non-Muslim people in the Ottoman Empire.
The Effect Quality of Supervision of Village Consultative Body and Community Participation in Village Fund Management Accountability
Authors: Beilulik Selina Hoar , Widarjo Wahyu , Rachmadani Wulan Suci
Published: November 2022

This study aims to examine the supervision quality effect of the village consultative body and community participation on the accountability of village fund management in Malacca Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province in Indonesia. The research sample of 372 respondents was selected using accidental sampling technique. Data was collected by giving questionnaires directly to the respondents. The data results analysis show that the supervision quality of the village consultative body and community participation has a positive and significant impact on the accountability of village fund management.
Effect of Infrastructural Development on Kenya’s Manufacturing Exports to EAC Region
Authors: Murunga Catherine , Reuben Dr. Ruto , Ali Dr Umulkher , Simiyu Dr Edwin
Published: November 2022

Manufacturing industries have played a significant role in boosting economic wellbeing in the world through accelerating and maintaining greater productivity growth, boosting employment options for semi-skilled workers, and increasing country competitiveness through exports. Kenya, like many other developing nations, is working to build a strong manufacturing industry. Agriculture and services have been the primary drivers of growth in the country. Historically, the manufacturing sector's contribution to Kenya's economy has remained constant at 10% of GDP, and in 2021 it was around 8.4 percent. As a result, the country has seen an early deindustrialization, as evidenced by the manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP, which was just 8.4% in 2021 and 9.2% in 2016. Boosting manufacturing sector results remains a key priority for Kenya, as evidenced by the slew of planned interventions for the industry that have been created over the years. The government has established Vision 2030, the Kenya Industrial Transformation Programme (KITP), and, most recently, the Big 4 Agenda to modernize the industrial sector. The major goal of this research was to see how infrastructure development (ID) affected Kenya's manufactured exports to the East African Community (EAC). The specific goals were to determine the impact of infrastructure development on Kenya's manufacturing exports to the EAC region. Gravity model was used as the theoretical framework for the study, which is based on the theory of international trade and employs a correlation research design that is ideal for dynamic panel data models. Each country's data for the study variables was obtained from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Kenya Nation Bureau of Statistics, World Bank development and African Development Bank for six EAC members for the period 2007–2021. Unit root test, Im-Pesaran and Shin, Levin-Li-Chu tests were used in the study. The Im-Pesaran unit root test results at Levels indicated that all the variables except inflation had unit root at levels as indicated by the p-values>0.05, except inflation which had a p-value of 0.0006
The Influence of Product Quality, Promotion and Social Media towards increase sales Volume (A case Study at paradise Cafe Surabaya)
Authors: Sutanto J.E. , Minantyo Hari , Soediro Moses
Published: November 2022

Purpose – This paper aims to determine the influence of product quality, promotion, and social media on sales volume at Paradise Cafe. Design/methodology/ approach - The population use disallat Paradise Café Surabaya consumers who have made transactions with thecriteriaofatleast2 times. Data collection techniques in this study by distributing online questionnaires in the google form and sample size is 140 respondents. The data processing process used the SPSS version 25program. Findings-The results of the research analysis is, it was found that all the variables studied influenced sales volume, either partially or simultaneously. Practical implementations – The during the covid-19 pandemic, researchers had difficulties meeting respondents directly, so the solution was to distribute research instruments using google forms or done online, but some respondents who like to ask questions then this is also a bit difficult because on average they want via chart and don't want to be called directly. Originality/ value-The results of this study will add references for future researchers and will automatically reproduce the literature.
Macroeconomic Stress Test on the Probability of Default Banking in Indonesia (Study on Conventional Banks 2007-2021)
Authors: Maski Ghozali
Published: November 2022

The role of the Bank in mobilizing is a necessity, especially related to the provision of financing facilities to economic actors in the form of loans or credit. Usually, when an economy expands, it will be followed by a procyclical trend of credit growth, which will cause banking vigilance. And cause banks to have more expectations and are too optimistic about the ability to pay customers, thus making banks less careful. Furthermore, this condition will result in excessive delays which will eventually become a nightmare during the boom or expansion of the economy. This situation will lead to the failure of the debtor in dealing with his credit, causing a nonperforming ratio, and eventually becoming a probability of default. Meanwhile, to measure the risk of a bank failure, it can use the macroeconomic stress testing method and sensitivity analysis. This study aims to measure how big the impact of macroeconomic shocks on the probability of default that will be borne by banks, as well as to see the sensitivity of the probability of default of banking to macroeconomic variable shocks. To measure the impact of macroeconomic shocks on the probability of default, the study uses regression analysis. And to determine the sensitivity of macroeconomic variables to the probability of default using the stress test method by calculating macroeconomic variable shocks. The results showed that there was a significant effect of macroeconomic variables (Real GDP, exchange rates, inflation, interest rates, and world oil prices) on the probability of bank failure. Furthermore, after calculating the stress test, the result is that of the three bank samples, only BCA Bank has the lowest stress value. Meanwhile, to see how big the Probability of Default is, when there is a shock or session on macroeconomic variables, it shows that Mandiri Bank is very sensitive to macroeconomic variable shocks compared to others.
Effect of Organizational Transformation and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance of PT. Pelindo
Authors: Setiono Beni Agus , Hidayat Sapit
Published: November 2022

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of organizational transformation and organizational culture on the performance of employees of PT. Pelindo. The research focuses on organizational transformation itself and organizational culture change as a consequence of organizational transformation. The influence of transformation and organizational culture on PT. Pelindo’s employee performance could optimize the company's performance. Respondents in this study were employees of PT. Pelindo numbered 218 people. This type of research is quantitative, research data is primary data obtained from respondents' answers by filling out questionnaires, data analysis using multiple linear regression. The study results show that organizational culture transformation affects employee performance, meaning that changes in employee performance levels are largely determined by the success or failure of the transformation being carried out. Organizational Culture affects Employee Performance. Transformation of Organizational Culture affects Organizational Culture, meaning that if the organizational transformation with elements of structural flexibility, autonomy, participation in decision making, communication control and incentive system runs effectively and is supported by all components of the organization's members, a strong organizational culture will be created.
Co-creativity in real-world problem solving in project-based learning in higher education
Authors: Isaac Guillaume , Romero Margarida , Barma Syvie
Published: November 2022

The present study constitutes a preliminary effort to frame co-creativity, project-based learning and real-world problem-solving under a cultural historical activity theory framework. The paper establishes co-creativity as collective concept formation in the wild and collective mediation as primary elements for the study of real-world problem solving in higher education. This study aims at bridging gaps between co-creative real-world problem solving in higher education and knowledge, competency, action between higher education and the real world.
Techniques and software tool for 3D multimodality medical image segmentation
Authors: Yang Deshan , Zheng Jie , Nofal Ahmad , Deasy Joseph , El Naqa Issam M.
Published: November 2022

The era of noninvasive diagnostic radiology and image-guided radiotherapy has witnessed burgeoning interest in applying different imaging modalities to stage and localize complex diseases such as atherosclerosis or cancer. It has been observed that using complementary information from multimodality images often significantly improves the robustness and accuracy of target volume definitions in radiotherapy treatment of cancer. In this work, we present techniques and an interactive software tool to support this new framework for 3D multimodality medical image segmentation. To demonstrate this methodology, we have designed and developed a dedicated open source software tool for multimodality image analysis MIASYS. The software tool aims to provide a needed solution for 3D image segmentation by integrating automatic algorithms, manual contouring methods, image preprocessing filters, post-processing procedures, user interactive features and evaluation metrics. The presented methods and the accompanying software tool have been successfully evaluated for different radiation therapy and diagnostic radiology applications.
Pilot Study of a Radiation Oncology Telemedicine Platform
Authors: Mueller Boris A. , Obcemea Ceferino , Obcemea Ceferino , Lee James , Sim Sang
Published: November 2022

Purpose: A pilot study was undertaken to develop an integrated telemedicine platform for radiation oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and its regional sites. The platform consisted of a computer system with simultaneous display of multiple live data portals including 1) video-conferencing between physicians, 2) radiology, and 3) radiation treatment-planning system (RTPS). Methods and Materials: Two MSKCC regional centers were set up with a widescreen monitor, a dedicated computer, and a web camera with microphone. Each computer ran a Microsoft operating system, utilized video-conferencing software, and connected to the MSKCC Ethernet. This allowed for access to the health information system, radiology (web-based picture archiving and communication systems), RTPS, shared network drives and the internet. Results: After 3 months, physicians at two MSKCC sites were successfully able to implement the proposed telemedicine platform. A small sample of cases (prostate, breast, head and neck, and anal cases) were tested. Radiology images, radiation treatment volumes and plans, and portal images were reviewed. Side-by-side comparison of contouring techniques was performed. The platform allowed physicians to remotely review details of cases efficiently. The interactions of the telemedicine platform improved clinical understanding of each case and often resulted in contouring changes. Conclusion: From this experience, we feel that telemedicine could have a significant clinical impact on patient care, especially at centers with satellite clinics. The future goal of the system will be the development of a virtual tumor board for radiation oncologists. We envision the simultaneous display of multiple clinical components, including face photo, pathology, tumor images/videos of procedures, radiology, RTPS, and anatomy/contouring databases, on one screen surface.
Dodes (diagnostic nodes) for Guideline Manipulation
Authors: Putora Paul-Martin , Blattner Marcel , Papachristofilou Alexander , Mariotti Fabio , Paoli Beatrice , Plasswilm Ludwig
Published: November 2022

Background: Treatment recommendations (guidelines) are commonly represented in text form. Based on parameters (questions) recommendations are defined (answers). Objectives: To improve handling, alternative forms of representation are required. Methods: The concept of Dodes (diagnostic nodes) has been developed. Dodes contain answers and questions. Dodes are based on linked nodes and additionally contain descriptive information and recommendations. Dodes are organized hierarchically into Dode trees. Dode categories must be defined to prevent redundancy. Results: A centralized and neutral Dode database can provide standardization, which is a requirement for the comparison of recommendations. Centralized administration of Dode categories can provide information about diagnostic criteria (Dode categories) underutilized in existing recommendations (Dode trees). Conclusions: Representing clinical recommendations in Dode trees improves their manageability, handling and updateability.
Determination of the source dwell position of an afterloading device with a detector array
Authors: Breithuth Ferdinand , Schiefer Johann , Arn Markus , Peters Samuel , Seelentag Wolf
Published: November 2022

It was the aim to develop and test a measurement technique for the source position of an afterloading system using an electronic two-dimensional detector array (2D array). A "GammaMed plus IX" high dose rate afterloading device (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, USA), and a Seven29 2D detector array (PTW Freiburg GmbH, Freiburg, Germany) have been used. A hollow needle has been connected to the afterloading device. Its outer diameter is 3.0 mm and its length about 220mm. A 14 mm thick Perspex slab was fixed in a reproducible position on the 2D array. Above the 14th detector row, a groove was cut in the slab which accommodates the hollow needle in a fixed position relative to the 2D array. In order to define the position of the source, the signals of the detectors in the 14th detector row have been evaluated. A theoretical curve depending on the source position and strength, has been fitted to the acquired detector signals. It has been shown that the reproducibility of the measurement technique - including the reproducibility of the source placement - was within 0.15mm. This method can not only replace film measurements, it is also more exact and less time consuming.
Operations Research Methods for Optimization in Radiation Oncology
Authors: Ehrgott Matthias , Holder Allen
Published: November 2022

Operations Research has a successful tradition of applying mathematical analysis to a wide range of applications, and problems in Medical Physics have been popular over the last couple of decades. The original application was in the optimal design of the uence map for a radiotherapy treatment, a problem that has continued to receive attention. However, Operations Research has been applied to other clinical problems like patient scheduling, vault design, and image alignment. The overriding theme of this article is to present how techniques in Operations Research apply to clinical problems, which we accomplish in three parts. First, we present the perspective from which an operations researcher addresses a clinical problem. Second, we succinctly introduce the underlying methods that are used to optimize a system, and third, we demonstrate how modern software facilitates problem design. Our discussion is supported by several publications to foster continued study. With numerous clinical, medical, and managerial decisions associated with a clinic, operations research has a promising future at improving how radiotherapy treatments are designed and delivered.
Aplicaciones de la realidad virtual en el campo de la evaluación psicológica: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Seivane Mariana Soledad , Brenlla María Elena
Published: November 2022

Introducción: La Realidad Virtual (RV) se sitúa como una de las herramientas más prometedoras para la evaluación psicológica. No obstante, su utilización en la práctica todavía presenta resultados poco concluyentes. Objetivos: Analizar la literatura científica existente sobre la aplicación de la RV en el campo de la evaluación psicológica, publicada entre los años 2011 y 2021. Se propone describir las tendencias actuales del uso de RV en este campo y los posibles beneficios que brindan estas tecnologías. Metodología: La muestra estuvo compuesta por 44 artículos científicos. Resultados:Se evidencia un constante interés en la temática a lo largo de los últimos años, el cual alcanza su pico en 2018; además, se identificó a España como uno de los países que lideran este campo de investigación. Se observan tendencias al desarrollo y diseño de herramientas de RV en las áreas de Neuropsicología y Psicología Clínica. Conclusión: El papel de la RV en la evaluación psicológica está cada vez más consolidado, debido a que permite generar experiencias inmersivas y controladas, adecuadas al estudio de distintos procesos psicológicos. Finalmente, se proponen algunas líneas de investigaciones futuras que permitan expandir los conocimientos y progresos expuestos en la revisión.
Visiones sobre la gamificación como estrategia metodológica inclusiva en educación primaria
Authors: López Marí María , Peirats Chacón Jose , San Martín Alonso Ángel
Published: November 2022

La aparición en las últimas décadas de metodologías más activas y cooperativas parece estar dando respuesta a algunas de las necesidades del alumnado actual, mucho más diverso y digitalizado. Entre las estrategias metodológicas, este trabajo se ha centrado en la gamificación, en analizar la percepción que tiene el alumnado, el profesorado y las familias sobre cómo esta práctica puede favorecer la creación de entornos educativos más inclusivos y colaborativos. Se presenta un estudio etnográfico llevado a cabo en un centro educativo de la Comunitat Valenciana, seleccionado intencionadamente por sus especiales características instrumentales. Las técnicas de recogida de información comprenden: análisis documental, observaciones en 18 aulas de primaria, entrevistas individuales y grupales, y dos grupos de discusión con los principales agentes educativos. Del análisis de los datos y la documentación recopilada se desprende que la comunidad se declara a favor de la inclusión educativa; el equipo docente es partidario del uso de la gamificación como estrategia metodológica inclusiva, si bien reconocen falta de formación; lo que indica que es pronto para dilucidar su contribución al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje, aunque la visión mayoritaria es que la gamificación promueve entornos de aprendizaje más participativos, motivadores e integradores.