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Sis, mamsh, kasodan: Belonging and solidarity on Facebook groups among Filipino women migrants in Japan
Authors: Navalta Razel Andrea D.
Published: October 2022

This article explores how Filipino women migrants in Japan have appropriated Facebook to create alternative spaces and connections for addressing their needs and concerns. Using thematic analysis of discussion threads and in-depth interviews with members of the Facebook group, Pinoy Tambayan in Japan, this study shows the nuanced aspects of the gendered dimension of online ethnic enclaves on Facebook. Facebook has allowed these migrants to create online ethnic enclaves that function as an alternative to kinship and community groups—groups that Filipinos consider an invaluable resource for managing families and strengthening ties to their identity. This social, intimate tie is epitomized in terms of endearment used by members: sis (sister), mamsh (fellow godmother), and kasodan (fellow seekers of information). These terms invoke relational ties, not by blood but by shared commonalities, between the author and group members. However, while online ethnic enclaves have become an increasingly vital source of support among Filipino women migrants, the limits of these online communicative spaces can be observed, particularly in terms of visibility. In mainstream media and the wider host society, the intimate gendered narratives of Filipino women migrants are rarely discussed, and consequently, these women are misrecognized and stigmatized.
A Fast Clustering Method of KPI Data Based on IP-Kshape Algorithm
Authors: Yun Wu Yun Wu , Yun Wu Yu Shi , Yu Shi Jie-Ming Yang , Jie-Ming Yang Zhen-Hong Liu , Zhen-Hong Liu Li-Shan Bao , Li-Shan Bao Chun-Zhe Li
Published: October 2022

Aiming at the problem of large amount of intelligent operation and maintenance KPI data and poor clustering effect, this paper proposes a fast KPI clustering method based on the IP-Kshape (IAE-PAA-Kshape) algorithm. First design an improved autoencoder algorithm (IAE), add a convolutional layer and a two-way LSTM network layer to the standard autoencoder, to achieve smooth denoising of KPI data and timing feature extraction; then the KPI data features are clustered based on the PAA-Kshape algorithm, and the PAA algorithm is used to perform dimension compression and Kshape algorithm to solve the drift problem of KPI sequences, which improves the clustering speed and accuracy of KPI data. Through experimental comparative analysis, it is proved that the method proposed in this paper can better realize the rapid clustering of KPI data, and the time efficiency and accuracy are better than traditional machine learning or deep learning methods.

 
LEACH Clustering Routing Protocol Based on Balanced Energy Consumption
Authors: Chao Wang Chao Wang , Chao Wang Wen-Wen Zha , Wen-Wen Zha Cheng Zhu , Cheng Zhu Wen-Yang Wang , Wen-Yang Wang Guang-Bo Li , Guang-Bo Li Liang Tao , Liang Tao Hui-Min Ma , Hui-Min Ma Jun Jiao
Published: October 2022

Faced with the problems of unbalanced energy consumption (EC) and short lifetime of nodes in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), a Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH) clustering routing protocol based on energy balance, namely LEACH-EB (LEACH Based on Energy Balance) protocol was proposed. At the initial selection stage, the nodes which are close to the base station (BS) with great remaining energy and many neighbor nodes are selected as the cluster heads (CHs); then, the non-CH nodes enter the clusters which have the least costs based on the strength and remaining energy of the communication signals between themselves and different CHs. At the data transmission stage, if the CH which sends the information is one hop away from BS, the CH needs to select a neighbor CH with the largest forwarding probability as the next hop relay node based on the remaining energy of each neighbor CH, the number of nodes in the cluster, and the distance from BS. The selected neighbor CH continues to determine the next hop in the above manner until the data is successfully sent to BS. Simulation tests show that LEACH-EB protocol can receive more data and extend the network life cycle by 60%, 43.1%, and 13.36% compared with LEACH, LEACH-C, and FIGWO, respectively.

 
Exploring the Weather Impact on Bike Sharing Usage Through a Clustering Analysis
Authors: Jessica Quach Jessica Quach , Jessica Quach Reza Malekian
Published: October 2022

Bike sharing systems (BSS) have been a popular traveling service for years and are used worldwide. It is attractive for cities and users who wants to promote healthier lifestyles; to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emission as well as improve traffic. One major challenge to docked bike sharing system is redistributing bikes and balancing dock stations. Some studies propose models that can help forecasting bike usage; strategies for rebalancing bike distribution; establish patterns or how to identify patterns. Other studies propose to extend the approach by including weather data. This study aims to extend upon these proposals and opportunities to explore how and in what magnitude weather impacts bike usage. Bike usage data and weather data are gathered for the city of Washington D.C. and are analyzed using k-means clustering algorithm. K-means managed to identify three clusters that correspond to bike usage depending on weather conditions. The results show that the weather impact on bike usage was noticeable between clusters. It showed that temperature followed by precipitation weighted the most, out of five weather variables.

 
New Paradigm in Forensic Investigation: Dental evidence
Authors: Jasuja O. P.
Published: October 2022

It is said that evidence material should be preserved and transferred to the laboratory for further examination in such a way that it does not get deteriorate and disintegrate in the transit. For that several preservatives are used but nature also has contributed to this aspect in the form of putting teeth in all vertebrates including the human being. The teeth, made of hardest tissue in the body encompass and preserve the evidence material in the pulp cavity without any preservative. This is the one of the most important reason why teeth has become so significant evidence material in cases of man made and natural mass disaster. The most suitable example which can be quoted about the dental evidence is 2004 Tsunami where more than 80% victims (tourists) from developed countries were identified with the help of dental evidence as fingerprint were not possible because of skin damage and DNA was not possible because of suitable comparison material.
Stature estimation using minimum Armamentarium in Himachali population: A Cross sectional study on Odontometry and skull Anthropometry
Authors: Patial Vikas , Prasad R. Guru , Sharma Neeta , Kumari Akanksha , Nagpal Pooja
Published: October 2022

Background: When the body has been mutilated or fragmented in case of mass destruction and disasters, it is common to have head or extremities to get separated from the trunk. In relation with forensic odontology, an estimate must have been made to correlate osteometry along with odontometry in determining gender and race. Aim: To investigate the relationship between stature of a person with the diameter of the skull, the circumference of the skull, combined mesio-distal width of the maxillary anterior teeth, the length of the maxillary central incisor as well as with the length of foot using minimum and easily available armamentarium . Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females) who visited the department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of from June, 2019 to August, 2019 for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Hundred model casts of patients were made to measure the width of the maxillary anterior teeth and the length of the maxillary central incisor. The circumference of the head, the diameter of head (distance from glabella to inion) the length of the foot and height were measured with the help of non- stretchable measuring tape. The selected parameters were measured and then correlated to estimate the stature from anthropometric and odontometric data of the skull by using linear regression analysis. Results: The selected parameters on linear regression analysis were found to be statistically significant for estimation of stature. Highly significant correlations were found between the stature, the head diameter and the length of foot in males. Conclusion: The present study showed that linear regression equations from the skull and odontometrics parameters can be used to estimate the stature. However longitudinal studies with larger sample size and appropriate apparatus should be done to substantiate the results in a specific population.
Impacted Mandibular Third Molars Associated Pathologies
Authors: Sahibzada Sadia , Khan Ajmal , Sardar Tariq , Aurangzeb Usama , Afridi Nafeesa , Amanat Intikhab
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to identify the most common and severe types of pathologic diseases surrounding impacted mandibular third molars using radiographic imaging. Cases and procedures: An analysis of past patients who had impacted mandibular molars extracted at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Cat D Hospital Gara Tajik Peshawar. Impacted mandibular third molar radiographic lesions, patient age and gender were used as the study's outcome measures. Caries, pericoronal radiolucent areas, periapical radiolucent areas, odontomes, and external resorption of the roots of adjacent mandibular second molars were also noted on radiographs of the impacted third molar. Histopathology confirmed the presence of bone marrow in all radiolucent regions. Results: There were 2,832 mandibular third molars that had been impacted and were studied from 1,397 individuals; 49.4 percent of the impacted teeth had associated radiographic abnormalities. Dental cavities were the most prevalent abnormality detected by panoramic radiography. Other examples of this type of radiolucency can be found at the periphery of the cortex and at the tip of the apex. Histological analysis confirmed that chronic periapical inflammation was the primary cause of most periapical radiolucent regions. Histological examination revealed that all radiolucent spots located around the corona were malignant cysts or tumours. Dentigerous cysts were the most common type of cyst, while ameloblastomas were the most common type of tumour. Conclusion: A large proportion of the patients with a third molar impaction in the mandible also had an underlying pathologic condition. Keywords: Mandibular, Radiolucent, Panoramic, Tumor
Comparison of the Effectiveness and Safety of Myo Inositol with Metformin for the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women
Authors: Wazir Sadia , Rahman Faiza , Bibi Razia , Hassan Tariq , Farooqi Komal , Afridi Nighat
Published: October 2022

Objective: This study was aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of Myo inositol versus Metformin in polycystic ovarian syndrome in women. Study design: A retrospective randomized comparative study. Place and Duration: In Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department of Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar for the period from June, 2020 to November, 2021. Methods: The study was conducted on 100 patients that were randomly divided into two groups of 50 each: group A and group B. Group A was given the treatment: Tab Myoinositol 1gm twice daily and Group B was given: Tab Metformin 500mg thrice daily for six months. While treating women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, the efficacy assessment was done on observing menstrual irregularity, clinical (acne, hirsutism), infertility and changes in weight for 6 months. Safety assessment was also done. For statistical analysis, SPSS-20.0 was used. Results: The mean age in group A was 24.6±3.22 years and mean BMI 25.7±4.24 kg/m2 while in group B mean age was 23.12±7.40 years with mean BMI 26.1±4.31 kg/m2. After a period of six months, we found that a significant improvement in all of the symptoms was present in both groups. On the other hand, when looking at the two groups' symptoms at three and six months, there was no discernible difference between them. In terms of its safety profile, myo-inositol came out on top when compared to metformin. Conclusion: Both metformin and myo-inositol have been shown to be effective in treating PCOS. Insulin resistance, irregular menstruation, hyperandrogenism, and infertility are all helped by these medications. Treatments for PCOS were equally effective, relieving symptoms for patients, but a direct comparison showed no clear winner. In comparison to Metformin, myoinositol had a higher rate of patient acceptance. Keywords: PCOS, Infertility, Metformin, Myoinositol, Insulin Resistance, Irregular menstruation
Análisis fitoquímico preliminar y evaluación de la actividad antibacteriana de fracciones de diferentes polaridades obtenidas de Vismia baccifera (L.) Triana & Planch y Vismia macrophylla Kunth.
Authors: Buitrago Alexis , Rojas Janne , Velasco Judith
Published: October 2022

Las bacterias han desarrollado resistencia a ciertos fármacos, lo que conlleva al descubrimiento de nuevas moléculas activas obtenidas de fuentes naturales. En ese sentido, el presente estudio permitió en primer lugar identificar, utilizando el tamizaje fitoquímico en los extractos metanólicos de Vismia baccifera (VB) y Vismia macrophylla (VM), metabolitos secundarios del tipo antraquinona, xantona, antrona, glicósidos, flavonoides, terpenos y esteroides, así como comprobar la ausencia de alcaloides, mucílagos y saponinas. En segundo lugar, empleando las fracciones obtenidas de la extracción líquido-líquido en diferentes solventes a partir de los extractos metanólicos para ambas especies, se evaluó la actividad antibacteriana por el método de difusión en agar con discos frente a bacterias grampositivas y gramnegativas de referencia internacional. Los resultados permitieron establecer que las soluciones de mediana a alta polaridad fueron activas solo contra las bacterias grampositivas. Para la muestra de VM las fracciones en agua (Ag), diclorometano (DCl), metanol (Met) y acetato de etilo (AcE) inhibieron el desarrollo de Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), con rangos de concentración inhibitoria mínima (CIM) de 200 a 350 μg/mL, la fracción de Met y Ag inhibió Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212) con valores de CIM de 512 μg/mL y 400 μg/mL, respectivamente. Con respecto a la especie VB solo la muestra en Met fue activa contra S. aureus (CIM: 320 μg/mL) y E. faecalis (CIM: 350 μg/mL).
Valoración de dietas a base de Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.), Machaerium sp y Glycine max (Soya) para la alimentación de alevines de Colossoma macropomum (Cachama negra).
Authors: Visbal Tomas , Morillo Marielba , Rial Leandra , Betancourt Carlos , Medina Ana
Published: October 2022

El presente estudio se realizó con el objetivo de valorar dos dietas alternativas en la alimentación de alevines de Colossoma macropomum, utilizando como fuentes proteicas Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.), Machaerium sp y Glycine max (soya) como sustituto de la harina de pescado, comparándolo con una dieta testigo. Las dietas se formularon con un porcentaje teórico de proteína bruta de 30%. Los parámetros de crecimiento GPT, GTP%PI, TCE e ICD, no mostraron diferencia significativa entre dietas DLE y DM (p>0,05), mientras que IC, EA y CEP mostraron diferencias significativas (p<0,05). De acuerdo a los resultados obtenidos, hay razones para pensar que una sustitución total de harina de pescado por harinas de Leucaena-soya o Machaerium-soya, conduce a resultados conservadores para la alimentación de alevines de C. macropomum.
Textura y análisis descriptivo cuantitativo de galletas elaboradas con harinas de granos fermentados de Phaseolus vulgaris o Cajanus cajan
Authors: Vivas Odry , Sangronis Elba
Published: October 2022

Se evaluó el efecto de la sustitución parcial de la harina de trigo por harinas de leguminosas fermentadas en la textura instrumental y sensorial, así como en el Análisis Descriptivo Cuantitativo (ADC) en galletas. Las galletas control se elaboraron con 100% harina de trigo, mientras que las sustituidas contenían 30% de harina de Phaseolus vulgaris fermentada (GPF) o 30% de harina de Cajanus cajan fermentada (GCF), según el caso. Se empleó un texturómetro TA-XT2i para determinar dureza y fracturabilidad. Para determinar la textura sensorial y el ADC, se entrenó un panel de cinco personas. Adicionalmente, se realizó un análisis de compuestos volátiles utilizando un cromatógrafo de gases acoplado a un espectrómetro de masas (CG-EM), a fin de detectar compuestos que pudiesen explicar los olores y sabores detectados por los evaluadores. Los resultados revelan que todas las muestras presentaron diferencias significativas (p<0,05) entre sí en todos los parámetros analizados. El ADC mostró descriptores sensoriales que fueron comunes para las tres muestras y descriptores que se presentaron sólo en las galletas que contenían las harinas de leguminosas fermentadas. El olor a queso madurado identificado por los evaluadores en las GPF, puede atribuirse a compuestos identificados como dimetil disulfuro y ácido butírico, mientras que en las GCF el olor y sabor a miel puede ser responsabilidad de compuestos como el benzaldehído, α-butirolactona y 3-metil-butanal. El estudio demostró que la adición de harina de leguminosas fermentadas afectó la textura y también la apariencia, olor, sabor y sensación residual de las galletas evaluadas.
Actividad antioxidante y composición química del aceite esencial de Minthostachys mollis (Benth.) Griseb de Ecuador
Authors: Toaquiza Cecila , Cando Verónica , Rojas Luis , Pérez Alida , Aparicio Rosa , Obregón Ysbelia
Published: October 2022

Manilkara achras (Mill.) Fosberg, Averrhoa carambola L. y Spondia mombin L., are widely cultivated fruits in various tropical countries of the world. The juice of these fruits has a very important nutritional and antioxidant power since they are a natural source of vitamins, minerals, fibers and polyphenolic compounds such as tannins and flavonoids. Because the presence of phenolic compounds is closely related to the antioxidant activity of fruits and vegetables, in this work, we quantified the total amount of phenolic compounds using the Folin-Ciocalteu method, finding the following values, M. achras 100.2 ± 0.009; A carambola 102.7 ± 0.001 y S mombin 103.7 ± 0.027 mg EAG/100 g dry weight of extract. These results are in agreement with the qualitative phytochemical evaluation carried out on the ethanolic extracts, in which the presence of tannic compounds was markedly evidenced. Furthermore, compounds such as alkaloids, triterpenes, coumarins, anthraquinones, flavonoids and glycosides were also observed. The valours of IC50 observe to antioxidant activity using DPPH reactive were M achras 1.030 ± 0.032 mg/mL; followed by S mombin 1.366 ± 0.054 mg/mL and finally A carambola 2,807 ± 0.053 mg/mL. These results show the possibility of encouraging the cultivation and greater consumption of these fruits among the Venezuelan population. An evaluation of nutritional value of these fruits; as well as the most suitable time for harvest in relation the content of polyphenolic compounds should be carried out in future research.
¿Edentulismo y Deterioro Cognitivo?
Authors: Bustillos Lorena
Published: October 2022

El deterioro cognitivo es uno de los principales problemas de salud pública asociado al aumento global de la esperanza de vida en los últimos años. Este trastorno cognitivo, viene acompañado de la pérdida de memoria, el deterioro del juicio y un comportamiento alterado, con riesgo a desarrollar demencia o la enfermedad de Alzheimer, principalmente observado en el adulto mayor. Estudios preliminares de cohortes longitudinales han vinculado la mala salud bucal al deterioro cognitivo, particularmente la demencia y la enfermedad de Alzheimer, sin embargo, no existen estudios concluyentes; En consecuencia, las intervenciones odontológicas preventivas pudieran retrasar la aparición de deterioro cognitivo en los ancianos, contribuyendo así a disminuir la carga de salud pública asociada.
Estado periodontal de dientes pilares de pacientes portadores de prótesis parcial removible Revisión tipo exploratoria
Authors: Bermúdez María , Torres Mercelis , Zabala Sandra
Published: October 2022

La ausencia de dientes trae como consecuencia diversas alteraciones; los pacientes edéntulos pueden ser rehabilitados por medio de diversos planes de tratamiento, dentro de los cuales se encuentra la Prótesis Parcial Removible (PPR). Sin embargo, en la literatura existe controversia sobre las implicaciones periodontales que trae su uso. Se describió el estado periodontal de dientes pilares en pacientes portadores de este tipo de prótesis a través de una revisión tipo exploratoria. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo que comprende un diseño no experimental y transversal. Se seleccionaron estudios clínicos realizados en población humana donde el periodo de observación fuera de al menos 1 año, comprendidos entre el 2001 y 2021. Se seleccionaron 12 estudios en los que participaron 569 individuos portadores de PPR, 11 de estos evaluaron la profundidad al sondaje (PS)en dientes pilares y en 6 se encontró que la PS fue mayor en dientes pilares. En 8 de los 12 estudios que evaluaron el sangrado al sondaje se encontró que fue mayor en dientes pilares, 2 reportaron un mayor porcentaje de sangrado en PPR retenidas por ganchos. Siete de los estudios que evaluaron índice de placa y recesión gingival encontraron que fue mayor en dientes pilares, en 3 de estos la movilidad dental fue mayor en dientes pilares. Los dientes pilares de PPR presentaron peores condiciones periodontales que los dientes no pilares. El mantenimiento periodontal es un factor importante, pero no es el único a tomar en cuenta para preservar la salud periodontal. Los dientes pilares de PPR retenidas por ganchos presentaron mayor cantidad de placa y mayor recesión gingival que aquellos sin ganchos.
Para los que perviven en nuestra memoria
Authors: Sánchez  Zúniga Mariela
Published: October 2022

La muerte de un compañero en el ámbito laboral marca un cambio en las estructuras donde se desempeñaba y en el rendimiento de los allegados, por lo que las instituciones deben procurar enfocar sus recursos en invertir no solamente en las capacitaciones de talento, sino en abordar procesos intrínsecos de los empleados que garanticen el bienestar emocional de los mismos. Se requiere que las instituciones se sensibilicen y realicen cambios que involucren la identificación de factores de riesgo en la salud mental de sus trabajadores, promoviendo espacios de expresión y gestionando procesos en función de las necesidades individuales.
Effect of Budget Allocation and Procurement Processes on Budget Utilization in the Public Sector in Kenya: A Case of The Judiciary
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Nairobi, Kenya, P Kakai , A. I Mokono, ,   Mount Kenya University, Nairobi, Kenya
Published: October 2022

Budget management has great implications for the realization of the objectives of the budgets in institutions. If the budget is not prepared with the greatest dedication and also genuineness it is not possible to understand the fantastic capacity of finances as tools for national progression. The budgeting and budgetary controls have attained high focus among institutions in the present day and thus offer high prospects which this research study examines. This study sought to establish the influence of budget allocation on budget utilization in public institutions within Kenya and to analyze the influence of procurement processes on budget utilization in public institutions within Kenya. The study was anchored on Resource Based Theory with a descriptive research design being adopted. The targeted population for the study was the Chief registrar, Court Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Directors and Deputy Directors in the Judiciary totaling to 40. The study used census approach where the entire population of 40 respondents was used in the study. Additionally, the data collection instruments comprised of both questionnaires and the interview guides. Additionally, qualitative analysis was done using content analysis and SPSS was used to analyze the quantitative data. The inferential statistics included the Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression model. Frequency, percentage tables, charts and graphs was used to present the data. Correlation results indicated that budget allocation was positively related to budget utilization (Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient of r = 0.798, p-value 0.0001). The results indicated that procurement process was positively related to budget utilization (Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient of r = 0.608, p-value 0.0001). The regression results indicated that budget allocation and procurement processes have a positive and significant relationship with budget utilization in the Judiciary. The study recommended for a classification that enables better links between policy priorities and funding programs. The study further recommended that the budget should provide unambiguous information on all aspects of Judiciary policy. Oversight should be enhanced for proper compliance to statutes and internal controls. Keywords: Budget Allocation, Procurement Processes, Budget Utilization, Public Institutions, Judiciary
Innovation, Leadership and Supply Chain Resilience. A Theoretical Review
Authors:   Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi, Kenya, Ndonye Davies M.
Published: October 2022

The area of supply chain resilience continues to gain increasing attention from scholars and practitioners as new risks and unforeseen disruptions have emerged posing serious threats to operational performance. In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of global supply chains. Against these growing concerns, supply chain networks need to be re-examined as organizations grapple with the challenge of strengthening their capacities for preparedness, response, recovery and growth from disruptions. This study analyses the body of literature on innovation, leadership and resilience in relation to supply chain from different perspectives. Conceptual, theoretical and empirical review was undertaken on 101 relevant journal articles and publications across the study area. Issues that present a case for a new theoretical model to advance the present understanding of the constructs and the emerging phenomenon in supply chain were identified. It emerged that the concept of leadership suffers from an unclear conceptualization and is inconsistent in the characteristics of its dimensions. Similarly, there is lack of common understanding of innovation; how organizations should deal with it; and how it relates with leadership. In addition, there are few empirical studies involving innovation, leadership, and supply chain resilience. This study presents a new theoretical framework linking the three constructs to help in developing the implementation of capabilities necessary in attaining resilience in supply chain networks. Keywords: Innovation, Leadership, Supply chain, Supply chain resilience
Agricultural R&D investments and development goals in subSaharan Africa: Assessing prioritisation of value chains in Senegal
Authors:   International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington DC, Benfica Rui
Published: October 2022

We look at the prioritisation of agricultural value chains (VCs) for the allocation of R&D resources that maximise development outcomes (poverty, growth, jobs and diets) in Senegal. This study used (a) the rural investment and policy analysis (RIAPA) computable general equilibrium (CGE) model; (b) the perpetual inventory model (PIM), and (c) information on the elasticities of VC total factor productivity (TFP) with respect to R&D knowledge stocks (KS) to discuss the value chain priority allocations of R&D resources. The results indicate that no value chain is the most effective at improving all outcomes. The most effective value chains to be efficiently supported through R&D investments are traditional export crops, groundnuts, rice, poultry, sorghum/millet and cattle. Other promising value chains with potential effects at scale include vegetables, oilseeds and fruits. Future modelling needs to focus on deepening the standardisation and integration of R&D investments in this framework and bring together other factors and complementary agri-food system (AFS) investment dimensions that are relevant to sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth.
Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy in Patients with Full Thickness Rectal Prolapse: Our Experience
Authors: KERİMOGLU Ramazan Saygin
Published: October 2022

Objective: The gold standard method for the treatment of rectal prolapse is still unclear. This study aims to share the results of patients who underwent laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy surgery for rectal prolapse.

Design: Only cases who underwent laparoscopic procedure were included in the study.

Subjects/Patients: A total of 22 patients who were operated for rectal prolapse were analyzed.

Methods: The patient’s data were evaluated including preoperative data, postoperative course and recurrence.

Results: Complications were observed in 6 patients in the early postoperative period (p=0.077). Complications observed in two patients, which resolved spontaneously during follow-up with minimal bleeding and postoperative ileus. Mean follow-up time was 16 months. There was no recurrence or mortality during this period.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy still maintains its importance as one of the most effective options in the treatment of rectal prolapse, due to its high success rates, rapid and permanent resolution of clinical symptoms, and the positive effects of laparoscopy on quality of life.
Libertà religiosa, patrimonio culturale e identità: il caso del Montenegro
Authors: Botti Federica
Published: October 2022

SOMMARIO: 1. Premessa - 2. Il caso del Montenegro: identità nazionale e identità religiosa - 3. La costruzione di un’identità nazionale - 4. Prodromi di un divorzio annunciato - 5. Personalità giuridica delle Chiese e patrimonio religioso - 6. Beni culturali contesi - 7. Verso una risoluzione dei contrasti con la Chiesa ortodossa serba? - 8. Patrimonio culturale montenegrino e ruolo delle organizzazioni internazionali - 9. Conclusioni.

Religious freedom, cultural heritage and identity: the case of Montenegro

ABSTRACT: With the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia, the Balkan populations found themselves having to face the necessity of replacing their common Slavic origins with national identities that found a solid point of reference in religion. The cultural heritage, at first common thanks to Tito's unifying work, became again the heritage of the single nationalities and the object of ethnic-local identity claims. In this situation, the anchorage to cultural heritage and the particular care taken by governments to claim its management and control, become instruments of identity whose effects inevitably reverberate on the delicate balance between the religious communities present in the different territories. The case of Montenegro shows the complicated relationship between the protection of cultural heritage, national identities and religious belonging to the different components of Orthodoxy, each of which claims exclusive and unique ownership over their respective territories, thus contributing to rewrite the contents of cultural heritage, reducing it to an increasingly local dimension. Thanks to the work of international organizations such as UNESCO with "its" world heritage and the Council of Europe, which is working to promote diversity and dialogue in the field of cultural heritage, this regains its dignity, respecting the citizens' feelings and their quality of life.
Tra le poesie non approvate dal Manzoni: la vicenda ecdotica dei 'Versi improvvisati sopra il nome di Maria'
Authors: Marranchino Carmela
Published: October 2022

Il contributo ricostruisce la storia dei manzoniani Versi improvvisati sopra il nome di Maria alla luce di nuove testimonianze. I Versi, a lungo noti attraverso una copia apografa appartenuta a Gaetano Giudici su cui Ruggiero Bonghi condusse nel 1883 l’editio princeps postuma, vennero riproposti con varianti significative da Michele Scherillo nel 1922 sulla scorta di un nuovo testimone apografo finora considerato smarrito. Il testo fornito da Scherillo fu accolto da Ghisalberti nel 1957, quindi da tutti gli editori successivi. Tuttavia, la copia manoscritta a suo tempo rintracciata da Scherillo e oggi riemersa getta dei dubbi sull’affidabilità del comportamento dell’editore, dunque sulla vulgata del testo.
Current Medical, Psychological, and Ethical Implications for Treating Differences of Sexual Development (DSD)
Authors: Chameli Thomas , Heins Sarah , Dao Thu , Choe Erica
Published: October 2022

Purpose of Review Differences of sexual development (DSD) have significant implications on a child’s health and quality of life. Traditionally, DSD have been treated with early surgical intervention; however, physicians, researchers, and advocates are increasingly working towards balancing medical indications, psychological implications, and necessary ethical questions. Despite the rapid evolution of DSD management, the latest recommendations call for shared decision-making (SDM) but fail to highlight ethical issues or practices that respect the rights of pediatric patients. Recent Findings Since the most recent DSD treatment guidelines, published in the 2006 Consensus Statement, research further defines the best SDM for the treatment of DSD as comprising the cooperation of a multidisciplinary team working with patients’ parents. The collaboration of various experts and well-informed parents will expectantly improve the current issues in treatment including excessive rates of unjustified gonadectomies, removal of genital structures, and loss of fertility among patients with DSD. Despite recent research, the psychological impact of early surgical intervention remains inconclusive, but studies highlight the strong need for early and continuous psychological treatment starting with incorporating psychiatrists in the SDM team. Additionally, medical ethics question the legality of performing irreversible medical treatments on patients who cannot consent on their own and the ability of parents and physicians to engage in an effective decision-making process. As a result, many medical and government organizations have called for the elimination of early invasive treatment whereas surgeons and researchers are developing new techniques to preserve genital structures and fertility while correcting medically necessary aspects of DSD. Summary This narrative review discusses the progress made since 2006 considering malignancy risks, fertility, urogenital function, psychiatric management, parental consent, patient autonomy, decision-making ability, and communication effectiveness. The authors also highlight areas that require further improvement and propose next steps in improving care for individuals with DSD.
Level of knowledge among healthcare professionals regarding anaphylaxis
Authors: Cimen Sevgi Sipahi , Sayili Sena Baykara
Published: October 2022

Background

Anaphylaxis is defined as a severe, life-threatening systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Healthcare professionals must recognize the symptoms, apply correct treatment immediately, and provide epinephrine auto-injectors (EAI) to patients who experience anaphylaxis.

Objective

In this study, we aimed to investigate the knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding anaphylaxis.

Methods

This cross-sectional study, which was conducted between February 2022 and March 2022, included healthcare professionals working in various hospitals in Turkey. A survey consisting of 21 questions which concerned with the demographic data, personal experience and level of knowledge about anaphylaxis was applied to healthcare professionals.

Results

The study included a total of 301 participants, comprising 160 specialist physicians (53.16%), 86 resident physicians (28.57%), 31 family physicians (10.3%), and 24 allied health personnel (7.97%). Most of the healthcare professionals (93%) chose epinephrine as the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis. Two hundred ten participants (69.77%) knew the correct dose of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis, and allied healthcare professionals had least knowledge (p = 0.009). The participants who received anaphylaxis training and had experience with anaphylaxis had a higher knowledge about epinephrine dosing (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively). Only 49.17% of the participants knew the epinephrine doses of EAIs, and only 19% of participants had prescribed an EAI.

Conclusion

Our results showed that healthcare professionals' knowledge about epinephrine doses in the treatment of anaphylaxis was not sufficient. Furthermore, the prescribing rate of EAIs was still inadequate. There is a need for national training programs to increase and update the knowledge of healthcare professionals to reduce anaphylaxis mortality.
Analysis of Construction Workers' Perceptions of Company Services (Case Study: PT. Konawe Multi Usaha)
Authors: Bachmid Sitti Nurkhalisah , Lakawa Irwan , Sufrianto Sufrianto , Sudardjat Catrin
Published: October 2022

In supporting the success of infrastructure development, it is necessary to have good cooperation between owners, contractors and workers which must be supported by the implementation of a project management system. A construction project is a series of activities which are generally short-term, dynamic, with varying intensity of activities and limited funds. If the project construction implementation is not managed properly, it will become a conflict or dispute between the elements involved in project implementation. In the current reform era, improving the quality of public services is a demand for workers where workers have begun to understand their rights as workers/employees.

The purpose of the study was to determine the contractor's performance and to determine the perception of construction workers on the services of the company PT. Konawe Multi Usaha. The results showed that the perception of construction workers on the company's services at the company PT. Konawe Multi Usaha is rated by workers in the category of Fairly Good. There are factors that influence the perception of construction workers' satisfaction on company service satisfaction by using the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) analysis, the value of worker satisfaction is 73.43%, which means that the level of worker satisfaction is in the Satisfied category
“Every New Land Demands Blood”: ‘Nature’ and the Justification of Frontier Violence in Hell on Wheels
Authors: Becker Carlo
Published: October 2022

This paper demonstrates how AMC’s TV show Hell on Wheels portrays the ideological force of nature to justify violence in frontier mythology. After a short look into the historical and ongoing relevance of frontier mythology in US culture, I will argue for its ideological reliance on nature. The following chapter will provide a theoretical background on social Darwinism, determinism, and scientism. I will then analyze how these relationships are examined in Hell on Wheels. First, as Thomas Durant’s social Darwinist monologue is paralleled with imagery that challenges the providential myth of Manifest Destiny, the show reveals that both ideologies equally replace human responsibility with a quasi-evolutionary rhetoric of inevitable progress. Second, the Swede’s deterministic notions of nature demonstrate the mythical power of the natural environment and evolutionary biology, which can easily assume Manifest Destiny’s divine authority as a justification for violence. Finally, the Swede’s and Reverend Cole’s discursive replacement of God with blood signifies a shift from religion to a redemptive scientism, in which science purports not only to explain but also to justify the violence of westward expansion. In these renditions, nature is variably utilized as the prime model for social behavior, as the ultimate victor over culture, and as the final authority whose imperatives are intelligible only through science.
Applying Multiple Deep Models to Predict Plant Pests in Advanced Agriculture
Authors: Nguyen Van Vinh , Hoang Van Dung
Published: October 2022

Nowadays, advanced sciences and technologies have been wide applied to smart agriculture fields. There are many challenges to agricultural companies, and scientists. So that it is important task to investigate a solution to detect early of plant pests and diseases for appropriately treating to product green agriculture products with least environmental impacts. This paper presents a proposed approach for applying artificial intelligence, deep learning specifically, to classify some plant pests and diseases. We have investigated a number of deep architectures of machine learning for effective solution for pests prediction through agriculture images. Some deep neural models are studied to apply for feature extraction task. Particularly, we surveyed and experimented based on some well-known architectures such as ResNet, EfficientNet, MobileNet, NASNet. In the classified part, we proposed the use of fully connected neural network. To evaluation and analyze the performance effectiveness of the proposed approach, we collected plant image pests and diseases in agriculture circumstance. Dataset consists of 3,391 samples within 6 categories of plant pests and diseases. Generally, there is also imbalance problem of the plant pest samples in some categories. Therefore, we also applied data augmentation solutions to improve the accuracy of the prediction system. Experimental results show that the pest prediction approach based on deep learning techniques reaches high accuracy. Among of them the feature extraction backbone based on ResNet101 conducts the highest results with the ratios of accuracy, precision, recall, specificity and F1 are 99,25%, 97,84%, 97,83%, 99,53% and 97,82%, respectively.
IMPLEMENTASI YOGA ASANAS DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI SISWA PASRAMAN WIDYA DHARMA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: I Ketut Artana  , Farida Setyaningsih
Published: October 2022

Untuk meningkatkan prestasi siswa banyak cara yang di lakukan, salah satu caranya yaitu dengan mengikuti pembelajaran yoga asanas, karena dalam yoga asanas ini banyak sekali manfaat yang diperoleh di antaranya adalah membuat sehat jiwa dan raga serta melatih konsentrasi. Konsentrasi bagus sangat membantu untuk meningkatkan semangat belajar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui implementasi yoga asanas dalam meningkatkan prestasi siswa Pasraman Widya Dharma Yogyakarta. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Penggalian data dilakukan melalui metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa membiasakan yoga asanas maka bisa dijadikan sebagai salah satu upaya untuk dapat membantu meningkatkan prestasi siswa Pasraman. Adapun hasilnya yaitu meningkatnya kesehatan jantung dan paru-paru, peningkatan rangking, semangat belajar dan konsentrasi juga meningkat, peningkatan prestasi belajar.
PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER MENURUT KITAB BHAGAWADGITA
Authors: Setyaningsih
Published: October 2022

Penanaman karakter dalam menghadapi tantangan kehidupan modern sangatlah urgen. Terwujudnya sinergi antara rumah (keluarga), sekolah, dan masyarakat menjadi syarat dalam pendidikan karakter sehingga dapat menimbulkan dampak multidimensi.Di berbagai media sosial akan sangat sering ditemukan artikel yang berhubungan dengan karakter. Hal ini karena Pemerintah Indonesia sangat ingin melihat realitas mental masyarakat bangsa yang sedang mengalami krisis dan degradasi moral. Hal tersebut mendorong pemerintah Indonesia berupaya merumuskan kembali Tujuan Pendidikan Nasional yang dituangkan dalam UUSPN Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 Pasal 3. Pasal tersebut menyatakan bahwa pendidikan bertujuan untuk mengembangkan potensi peserta didik agar menjadi manusia yang beriman dan bertakwa kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, berakhlak mulia, sehat, berilmu, terampil, kreatif, mandiri, dan menjadi warga negara yang demokratis serta bertanggung jawab kepada masyarakat dan kebangsaan. Kesemuanya itu kemudian dirumuskan menjadi 18 (delapan belas) butir nilai-nilai luhur bangsa yang kemudian disebut nilai-nilai karakter sebagai sarana untuk membangun karakter bangsa.

Di dalam Bhagavadgita membahas 27 (dua puluh tujuh) nilai karakter yang memberikan harapan bagi terwujudnya karakter bangsa. Metode penelitian ini merupakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif mendeskripsikan tentang pendidikan karakter di dalam Kitab Bhagawadgita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sinergitas peran orang tua dan guru dalam membangun pendidikan karakter anak sangat dibutuhkan melalui komunikasi yang baik antara orang tua dan guru, berbagi peran, memiliki satu visi tentang membentuk karakter anak, penanaman sradha atau keyakinan melalui kegiatan pembelajaran keagamaan salah satunya dengan pembelajaran pendidikan karakter dalam Kitab Bhagawadgita.
TANTANGAN MODERASI BERAGAMA DALAM DISRUPSI TEKNOLOGI
Authors: Untung Suhardi  , Muhammad Khoirul Anwar  , Yudi Yasa Wibawa
Published: October 2022

Agama dan teknologi menjadi dua sisi kehidupan yang di era globalisasi saat ini terus beriringan. Namun demikian, banyak orang yang menggunakan teknologi yang justru menciderai perkembangan teknologi yang memudahkan manusia. Adapun yang menjadi permasalahan pokok adalah Teknologi dan pesan agama, Relevansi teknologi dan agama, dan Moderasi beragama dalam konteks perkembangan teknologi dan informasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dekriptif dengan pengumpulan data kepustakaan dan teori yang digunakan adalah ruang public (Hubermas) dan Hiperalitas (Boudrilard). Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Penyuluh tidak hanya memahami isi materi sebagai modal intelektual namun di lengkapi dengan  pemanfaatan media untuk penyuluhan mengikuti perkembangan teknologi dan informasi. Teknologi yang berkembang sangat pesat, dapat manfaat positif yang terkandung di dalam teknologi dan mampu dimanifestasikan agar mampu membantu dan mempermudah kehidupan masyarakat, dan efek negatif dapat lebih diminimalkan. Wawasan moderasi beragama tidak lagi menjadi terpinggir akibat derasnya arus informasi keagamaan di media internet, yang bisa dengan mudah diakses oleh siapa saja yang hendak mencari referensi keagamaan.
Katastrofer vid vatten
Authors: Nilsson Skåve Åsa
Published: October 2022

Natural Disasters, Hierarchies and Time in Two Northern Swedish Novels

Per Hallström’s novel Döda fallet (”The Dead Falls”) from 1902 and Mikael Niemi’s Fallvatten (”Falling Water”) from 2012 both depict natural disasters induced by man. The former novel has a historic background while the latter is a more speculative, yet realistic, narrative. In this article, a combined ecocritical and postcolonial reading of the novels highlights a shared focus on power structures and their effects, in both the short and long term. This thematization is also reinforced by the use of anthropomorphic and zoomorphic imagery. Both novels include an implicit criticism of industrial exploitation. Nature, as well as local residents, suffer great losses due to the profit and power interests of other groups, groups without a deeper connection to the place, its nature and people.