bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Success of Knowledge Management Strategies in Manufacturing Companies- A Study with Reference to Chennai, Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur Districts
Authors:   HOD & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Mother Teresa Women’s University Tamil Nadu India., Nagavalli V. , Geetha A. ,   Research Scholar, Mother Teresa Women’s University Tamil Nadu India.
Published: December 2020

Knowledge management strategy deals with careful approach and implementation of knowledge to achieve the best results within the available limited condition of employees, organisational employment and capabilities of employer. This study is to analyse about the components of knowledge management strategies and to measure the influence of organisational variables in knowledge management strategies. The samples was collected from 7 top manufacturing companies distributed over 3 districts, Chennai, Kanchipuram Tiruvallur and especially in greater Chennai. With t-test the analysis is done and we can analyse that knowledge management strategies depend upon employees’s interest in implementing the knowledge with in the premises of the organisation.
APLIKASI TES BUTA WARNA DENGAN METODE FARNSWORTH MUNSELL BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Wijaya Ardi , Muntahanah Muntahanah
Published: December 2020

Abstrak - Tes buta warna saat ini sangat dibutuhkan bagi dunia industri, pendidikan, maupun pemerintahan. Hal ini disebabkan oleh ketergantungan manusia dalam pekerjaan atau pendidikan yang erat sekali berhubungan dengan warna. Salah satu metode tes buta warna adalah metode Farnsworth Munsell. Farnsworth Munsell adalah metode untuk melihat kemampuan seseorang menyusun kecerahan warna. Tes ini dapat membedakan tipe defisiensi penglihatan warna dan mengevaluasi tingkat keparahan diskriminasi warna. Sistem operasi Android saat ini paling banyak digunakan pada smartphone dan komputer tablet. Aplikasi dibangun pada sistem berbasis Android dengan minimal versi Android 4.4.4 (Kitkat). Tujuan dan manfaat dari penelitian ini adalah ingin membangun sebuah aplikasi tes buta warna berbasis android dengan menerapkan metode Farnsworth Munsell  sehingga dapat memudahkan kalangan umum dalam mendapatkan dan menggunakannya serta ini diharapkan dapat mendapatkan hasil yang cukup akurat. Dari hasil pengembangan aplikasi ini sesuai dengan perencanaan dan hasil pengujian blackbox sistem aplikasi dapat berjalan dengan baik tanpa kendala. Aplikasi dapat memproses perhitungan metode Farnsworth Munsell dan menghasilkan output yang sesuai dengan kaidah metode tersebut. Aplikasi tes buta warna menggunakan metode Farnsworth Munsell ini dapat mempermudah perhitungan skor error secara otomatis sehingga mempermudah pengguna dalam mendapatkan hasil tes.Kata kunci: Buta warna, Kelainan mata, Tes mata, Metode Farnsworth Munsell, Aplikasi Android, Sistem operasi Android
APLIKASI E-PASAR (E-PATALI) BERBASIS WEBSITE UNTUK PASAR SENTRAL KOTA GORONTALO
Authors: Ahmad Sulistiawati Rahayu
Published: December 2020

The rapid growth of technology has an impact on the world of marketing, marketing trends are switching from offline to online. The level of consumption of Gorontalo people continues to increase, but the market will only look crowded on any given day or ahead of the religious big day only. The current condition, the quiet interest of prospective buyers due to the easy access of technology in online shopping should be used as an opportunity to increase sales of market traders. In addition to selling conventional merchandise can also sell online. The purpose of this research is to produce a website-based e-market application that allows traders in the central market to sell online and increase revenue and reduce operational costs.An e-commerce app called E-market. This e-market itself is not the first time because already e-markets that work with BRI that can be accessed https://e-pasar.bri.co.id/ but after being searched deeper into the website the Central market is not included in the digital market. The results of this study were later implemented in gorontalo Central Market traders with the intention of increasing their sales through online transactions, by not leaving the old sales system (Offline).
DUODENAL ULCER PERFPRATION - A CLINICAL STUDY IN A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE SET UP.
Authors: Mohapatra Abinasha , Mishra Himansu Shekhar
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND - Peptic ulcer disease though having multifactorial etiologies, out of which H.pyroli infection and NSAIDs use are leading causes of duodenal perforation. Gastro-duodenal perforations are common in surgical practice. Acute perforations of duodenum are estimated to occur in 2-10% of patients with ulcers. MATERIALS AND METHODS - This a retrospective study ( done between August 2019 to August 2020), where 100 patients with duodenal ulcer perforation were enrolled, analyzed and compared in Department of General Surgery, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science And Research (VIMSAR) , Burla, Sambalpur. RESULTS – More common in 40-59 years age group, male and lower socioeconomic status. CONCLUSION-Duodenal ulcer perforation is one of the most common acute abdominal emergencies.
RETROSPECTIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC : – A STUDY OF 100 CASES
Authors: Mohapatra Abinasha , Meher Rajkishor , Mishra Himansu Shekhar
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND - Acute appendicitis is having around 7% probability of occurrence over one’s life time . Acute appendicitis is a common gastro-intenstinal disease affecting 5.7–57 per 1lakh individual each year with a highest incidence in children and adolescents. Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery and must be distinguished from other causes of abdominal pain. AIM AND OBJECTIVE - To compare the clinical presentation, grade of presentation and post-operative complication of acute appendicitis before (July 2019- February 2020) and during ( March 2020 – October2020) the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD - Based on clinical and radiological features, cases divided into 2-groups [ pre-pandemic group( group-1) i.e. having 65 cases, and pandemic group (group-2) i.e. having 35 cases] and 5- grades [Grade-1 (Probable appendicitis), Grade-2 (Appendicitis), Grade-3 (Appendicular perforation), Grade-4 (Appendicular abscess), Grade-5 (Complicated appendicitis / appendicular mass). RESULTS- Out of 100 cases enrolled, 65 and 35 cases belongs to pre-pandemic period and pandemic period respectively. Higher grades, post-operative complications were more common in pandemic period. CONCLUSION - This pandemic period affects diagnosis, treatment protocol, and increases post-operative complications, which may be due to delayed presentation in casualty department resulting delayed diagnosis and advanced stage of the disease .
Review of Technology Adoption Models and Theories to Measure Readiness and Acceptable Use of Technology in a Business Organization
Authors: Dube Thando , Van Eck Rene , Zuva Tranos
Published: December 2020

It has been evident that innovative technologies have evolved in the past few decades, notably, in the computing discipline. As a result, technology adoption models and theories are deemed vital to business organizations to assess if end users are ready and accept new technologies. Therefore, requirements to review prevailing technology adoption models and theories which seek to assist business organizations to assess the readiness and acceptance of these new technologies, otherwise, such initiatives become obsolete and do not support core business processes, as it was originally intended. This paper reviews three technology adoption models relevant to information systems and information technology studies on the latest technologies such as ERP, cloud computing, and other systems implemented in business organizations. The study could assist to analyse the acceptance and utilization of new technologies. It can also be used to improve such models and theories in the adoption of new technologies.
Dual Edge-Fed Left Hand and Right Hand Circularly Polarized Rectangular Micro-Strip Patch Antenna for Wireless Communication Applications
Authors: Dr. V. Prakasam  , Dr. P. Sandeep
Published: December 2020

Presently a days the remote correspondence framework advancement requires the ease, low profile, insignificant weight radio wire improvement which is cultivated of proceeding with incredible introduction finished a wide recurrence range. The MSPA architecture has facilitated this forward thinking skills trend. Within this paper work a 4.85 GHz circular polarization operating frequency is planned and simulated for RMSPA. The proposed antenna is capable of designing and inducing Left Hand Loop Polarization (LHCP) and Right Hand Loop Polarization (RHCP) using a cross-coupler that is directly attached to the micro-strip antenna to polarize the circular. The proposed paper work working recurrence is 4.85 GHz which is essentially utilized for satellite interchanges, full-time satellite TV organizations. This working recurrence is the IEEE 802.11a variation C band recurrence and this C band recurrence is utilized in Wi-Fi gadgets and Radio LAN. The proposed FR-4 roundabout polarization rectangular miniature strip fix radio wire is 1.6 mm thick. The proposed rectangular micro strip fix radio wire is planned and mimicked utilizing CSTMWS (Computer Simulation Technology Micro Wave Studio) programming. The full or working recurrence of proposed radio wire presents at 4.85 GHz for remote correspondences that gives S boundaries, data transmission and radiation example of Gain and directivity.
Impact of faults on bus stability on an island 330kV mesh network on the Nigerian grid
Authors: Airoboman Abel E. , Oriaifo Ayemere P. , Wara Samuel T.
Published: December 2020

This study carried out an assessment on the impact of faults on bus stability along the Benin-IkejaWest-Aiyede-Oshogbo-Benin (BIAOB) 330kV island network. The sensitivity of BIAOB as a ring network on the Nigerian grid aroused the interest behind its choice for this study. The network parameters were collated from the National Control Centre, Oshogbo and the network was modeled on the MATLAB 2015 environment using the obtained data. A high reactive power flow was observed in all the buses while the lowest voltage profile was observed on the Line-Line-Line-Ground (L-L-L-G) simulated in bus 1. This is an indication that symmetrical faults have the greatest impact on the network. Further results showed that the BIAOB network has a better voltage profile when compared with other radial network from existing literature. The paper concluded by recommending the closure of more radial network on the grid in order to improve its performance.
Controversial Cohabitation of Thrombocytopenia and Erythrocytosis in the Patients, Revisited
Authors: AlamdaryBadlou Bahram
Published: December 2020

Chronic severe Thrombocytopenia (significant decrease of platelets count) and Erythrocytosis (too much production of RBCs, Hb, HCT) are dangerous life threating pathological processes, which could affect patient's response in one hand to Thrombosis and Haemostasis episodes; and in the other hand, increased risk of bleeding disorders (BD) i.e. cancer and cardiovascular diseases. How in certain patient synchronicity of both Thrombocytopenia and Erythrocytosis (T&E) occurs simultaneously, is not elucidated completely[1-3]. Thrombocytopenia could be caused by a defect in I) producing processes originated from Bone Marrow (BM) up to releasing(pro-)platelets in the blood circulation and/or II) destructing processes from the BM up to releasing (pro-)platelets in the blood circulation and/or III) both A and B together with patronage of spleen, which potentially can sequester inappropriate platelets (PLTs), temporarily and/or permanently[1-5]. Recall, platelets and their interaction with the vessel wall are important in the development of atherosclerosis, venous and arterial thrombosis, as well. Though, in the study report of Niscola P et al. was observed that despite the relatively low PLT counts, their patients presented no petechial or mucosal bleeding [3]. Erythrocytosis could be caused by the BM overexpressing activities of the Stem Cells (SCs) under strict monitoring of the Erythropoietin hormonal system. Routinely, the polycythemic (Erythrocytosis) being diagnosed as a high osmotic blood and person-dependent, different Clinicians recommend subjects to donate his/her whole blood, and/or counselling them to use diluting drugs and anticoagulants, sporadically.
The causes of crisis and weakening of the Euro-Atlantic security system in the XXI century
Authors: Khlopov O.
Published: December 2020

The article presents an analysis of the functioning of the Euro-Atlantic security system in the 21st century, which found itself in a state of crisis, consisting of a return to rivalry for spheres of influence and the suspension of cooperation. Considering the redistribution of power in the international order, the author notes the gradual weakening of the West, the strengthening of Russia's international position, and the deteriorating sense of security inf Central Europe. On the basis of the concept of neorealism, conclusions are drawn about the further weakening of the Euro-Atlantic security system and the growing anarchy of world security. The author points out to the need to introduce new institutional mechanisms and expand cooperation in order to stop these negative trends.
Influence of the coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 on the activities of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and foreign armies to ensure the defense of the state
Authors: Tolstykh V. , Yampolsky S.
Published: December 2020

In the article, the authors disclose the impact of the crisis caused by the pandemic of the coronavirus COVID-19 on the activities of the armed forces of foreign armies, including the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation to carry out defense tasks. A detailed analysis of the ability of the armed forces to withstand a new coronavirus infection and to help neutralize it both domestically and in the international arena is presented. Separately, the issue of managing forces, means and resources under these conditions was considered and a list of additional requirements for the state and military command and control system in the interests of neutralizing the pandemic was proposed.
Evaluasi Rigless Plug & Abandonment: Sebuah Studi Kasus
Authors:   Direktorat Penilaian, DJKN Kemenkeu, Afrisca Cindy Clara
Published: December 2020

Oil was explored and found by Royal Dutch (Shell Group) geologist in early 1900. And since Indonesia’s independence, development in oil and gas projects was able to put Indonesia as one of major oil exporter country with daily production above 1 Million barrel per day in 1970 – 1990. With time as fields become mature, some of the fields have come to the end of its life cycle, where mostly 70% of Indonesia total old oil wells will have no economic value and has to be permanently Plug and Abandonment (P&A) as ruled by the government. It’s part of decommissioning an entire field with environmental preservation which called Abandonment and Site Restoration (ASR). As P&A will impact operating company investment as outlined in Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) No. 15, 2008, efficient P&A operation should be evaluated to ensure proper planning and executions. The subject of evaluation is X well located onshore at Y Field, Java, Indonesia. P&A operation with multiple cements plugs as barriers to ensure no fluids migrations from one formation to others, or to surface. Evaluation between workover rig and rigless P&A operation with coiled tubing unit (CTU) and electric line (E-line) will be presented in this paper to value the expenditures and achieving the result as standardize by the government with accordance of operating company standard. Results show that rigless operation is the preferable solution, which lead to cost effective operation. Rigless operation saves 25% of P&A operations even tough with longer operation days.
Pentingnya Manajemen Data Pengeboran Untuk Meningkatkan Operasi Pengeboran Panas Bumi
Authors:   PT. Enerka Bhumi Pratama, Adityatama Daniel , Mahardhika Rizky , Purba Dorman ,   PT. Rigsis Energi Indonesia, Muhammad Farhan ,   PT. Rigsis Energi Indonesia, Kusumawardani Riviani , Asokawaty Ribka
Published: December 2020

Drilling is one of the major cost components in geothermal exploration and development. Effective and cost-efficient drilling significantly contribute to the success of geothermal development. Key factors in reducing drilling costs are optimising operations, utilising manpower to its fullest potential, and also benchmarking with other drilling activities to evaluate one’s performance objectively. This is possible if the information regarding the previous drilling activities is stored and easily gathered and analysed before making plans for the drilling campaign. The importance of drilling data analysis and drilling data management have been a subject of study and discussion since the 1980s, but it is still not that common in geothermal drilling, especially in Indonesia. The purpose of this paper is to summarise the definition and examples of drilling data management in a more well-established industry such as oil and gas from various studies in the past, assess the advantages of having a proper drilling database or data management system, and how can the data be used for potentially improving future drilling operation. A case study of converting legacy data from previous drilling campaign of two geothermal fields in Java into a database is also discussed to demonstrate how legacy drilling data can be used to evaluate drilling performance.
Analyzing the Behavioral Intention Factors in Using Zakat-Based Crowdfunding Platform in Indonesia
Authors: Sulaeman Sulaeman , Ninglasari Sri Yayu
Published: December 2020

This study aims to examine the behavioral intention of the Muslim crowd funders to use the Zakat-based crowdfunding platform model by adopting the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Model. The online platform, as an intermediary between Muslim crowd funders and MSMEs, provides financing services for MSMEs to fight any situation/pandemic like COVID-19 nowadays. This study used the primary data collected by using the online survey questionnaires, and then the analysis is conducted using partial least squares (PLS) regression. The empirical study shows that all the variables except for facilitating conditions have a significant positive effect on Muslim crowd funders' intention to use the Zakat-based crowdfunding platform model. The present study will help the government and policymakers to plan appropriate intervention strategies to minimize the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs in Indonesia. Furthermore, the study will contribute to the existing literature, especially on the factors influencing the adoption of the Zakat-based crowdfunding platform model.
PARAGONIMUS KERBERTI N.SP. (DIGENEA, PARAGONIMIDAE), PARASITE OF CARNIVORES IN CAMEROON
Authors: Bayssade-Dufour Christiane , Chermette René , Šundić Danijela , Radujković Branko M.
Published: December 2020

Paragonimus kerberti n.sp. (hitherto undescribed) is reported from the lungs of artificially infected cat (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) from Cameroon. Its description is based on the morphology of adult worms but also, on the dimension of fresh, living eggs released from experimentally infected cats (in the metraterm of mature worms, or  laid by living worm), length of prepatent period and duration of eggs incubation.
NEW TAXA OF FRESHWATER SNAILS FROM MACEDONIA (GASTROPODA: HYDROBIIDAE, AMNICOLIDAE)
Authors: Glöer Peter , Mrkvicka Alexander C.
Published: December 2020

A new representative of a new genus and a new Bythinella species have been found in Macedonia, Sumia macedonica n. gen. n. sp. and Bythinella golemoensis n. sp. The shells of the holotypes and paratypes as well as the penis morphology are depicted.
NEW TAXA OF SUBTERRANEAN FRESHWATER SNAILS FROM BULGARIA (GASTROPODA, HYDROBIIDAE)
Authors: Georgiev Dilian , Glöer Peter
Published: December 2020

Two new genera, i.e. Kolevia gen. nov. and Microstygia gen. nov., in addition to the five subterranean species were described here as new for science: Kolevia bulgarica n. gen. n. sp., Microstygia deltchevi n. gen. n. sp., Bythiospeum iltchoi n. sp., Belgrandiella lomica n. sp., and Belgrandiella delevae n. sp. The type species of the new genera are designated, holotypes of the new species are depicted, and a map with the sampling sites is provided.
TAIL TRIFURCATION RECORDED IN ALGYROIDES NIGROPUNCTATUS (DUMÉRIL & BIBRON, 1839)
Authors: Koleska Daniel , Jablonski Daniel
Published: December 2020

In this paper the specimen of Algyroides nigropunctatus with trifurcated tail was described.
NORTHERNMOST FINDING OF THE DALMATIAN WALL LIZARD, PODARCIS MELISELLENSIS BRAUN, 1877 AND ITS PROPOSED CONSERVATION STATUS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Vrhovac Berina , Zimić Adnan , Šunje Emina
Published: December 2020

In this paper the northernmost finding of the Dalmatian wall lizard, Podarcis melisellensis Braun, 1877 in Bosnia and Herzegovina is reported.
PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TEAMGAMES TOURNAMENT (TGT) DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASILBELAJAR MATEMATIKA SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI SUKAMANDI VII
Authors: Ahmad Fauzan  , Fimi Jelly Nurahayu
Published: December 2020

Hasil belajar matematika di SDN Sukamandi VII dari tahun ke tahun cenderung rendah.Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor, yaitu salah satunya adalah aktivitas guru yang masih menggunakan pembelajaran konvesional dalam proses mengajarnya sehingga dirasa kurang efektif, menarik dan menyenangkandalam pembelajaran. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut, peneliti melakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan prosespembelajaran dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Matematika melalui model pembelajaran kooperatif dengan tipe Team Games Tournament (TGT) yang dilakukan di Kelas IV SD Negeri Sukamandi VII pada bulan Juli sampai dengan Oktober  2019.

Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 30 orang siswa, yang diambil dengan teknik purpose sampling. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan yaitu penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Dalam penelitian ini terdapat 2 siklus, setiap siklus terdapat 3 pertemuan. Setiap pertemuan terdiri dari empat langkah, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan / observasi dan refleksi. Perbedan pada siklus I dan II terletak pada materi pembelajaran. Pada siklus I materi pembelajaran yaitu mengenai simetri bangun datar, pada siklus II materi pencerminan bangun datar.

Hasil analisis data menunjukan bahwa nilai rata-rata pretest siswa mencapai 53,33, sedangkan nilai rata-rata pada postest mencapai 67,33.  Dengan demikian pembelajaran Matematika dengan model pembelajaran Kooperatif tipe Team Games Tournament (TGT) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
The Relationship Between Psychological Hardiness and Mindfulness in University Students: The Role of Spiritual Well-Being
Authors: Yavuz Betül , Dilmaç Bülent
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the research is to reveal the role of spiritual well-being in relationship between psychological hardiness and mindfulness in university students. The sample of the research consisted of a total of 561 university students with convenience sampling strategy who were between 17-49 years of age and were studying in Konya 2017 and 2018. The research is done in accord with relational scanning which is a subgenre of general survey model. In this research structural equation modeling analysis has been applied to test the relationships among psychological hardiness, mindfulness and spiritual well-being variables of university students. Structural equation modeling analysis has been carried out using AMOS 19 software. In the study, ‘Demographic Information Form’, ‘The Psychological Hardiness Scale’, ‘Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire’ and ‘Spiritual Well-Being Scale’ were used. According to the findings obtained from the research, the major independent variable which affects the psychological hardiness of university students was mindfulness. A significant positive correlation was found between mindfulness levels and psychological hardiness levels. It is also observed that there is a positive linear correlation between spiritual well-being and psychological hardiness and mindfulness.
Examining the Moderator Role of Gender in the Association Between Self-Reflection and Spirituality
Authors: Rohyatin Hennira , Ika R.P. Merlyn , Latipun Latipun , Iswinarti Iswinarti
Published: December 2020

Spirituality and religiosity are increasingly becoming a necessity for each individual in supporting the quality and well-being of life. Student involvement in self-reflection affects their spirituality / religiosity. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-reflection and spirituality/religiousness (S/R), which is moderated by gender. This research uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The study sample consisted of 124 students with a mean age of 19.4 years. The total sample was obtained from 98 women and 26 men. Sample selected from students majoring in Elementary School Teachers (PGSD) in various semesters with a purposive sampling method. Measuring instruments used are the Ironson-Wood Spirituality/religiousness Index (IWSRI) and The Self-Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS). Data analysis using Process Macros. The results showed that there was a significant effect of self-reflection on spirituality/religiousness (B=0.669; p=0.000) and gender could not moderate the effect of self-reflection on spirituality/religiousness on students of Elementary School Teachers (PGSD) (B=-0.317; p=0.369). Based on research conducted, it can be concluded that self-reflection significantly influences spirituality/religiousness, and gender is not able to strengthen or weaken the effect of self-reflection on spirituality/religiousness; thus, gender cannot become a moderator between self-reflection and spirituality/religiousness.
The Relationship between Spiritual Well-Being and Happiness: An Investigation on Teachers
Authors: Özgenel Mustafa , Yılmaz Özden
Published: December 2020

This study aims to examine the relationship between teachers’ spiritual well-being and happiness levels. Being quantitative in nature, this study employs a relationship survey model. A total of 390 teachers employed in various grades of different types of schools (i.e., primary schools, middle schools, Imam-Khatib middle schools, Anatolian-science high schools, Imam-Khatib high schools, and vocational high schools) in Istanbul’s Küçükçekmece district volunteered to participate in this study. The Personal Information Form, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire were employed to collect data, which were then analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and a regression analysis. The results of these analyses reveal that happiness is significantly and positively correlated with transcendence and harmony with nature whereas happiness is significantly and negatively correlated with anomie. While transcendence positively affects teachers’ happiness, anomie negatively affects them. It has been found that this effect size is medium. Another important finding obtained in the study is that harmony with nature, one of the sub-dimensions of spiritual well-being, does not affect teachers’ happiness.
Examining the Relationship between Fear of COVID-19 and Spiritual Well-Being
Authors: Kasapoğlu Figen
Published: December 2020

The continuing spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has psychological effects on many individuals. One of these effects is the fear of COVID-19. In this study, it is aimed to examine the fear of COVID-19 in terms of spiritual well-being. In addition, the fear of COVID-19 was examined within the framework of gender, age range, education, income level, whether there is someone diagnosed with COVID-19 nearby and marital status. The study group of the research consisted of 474 adults (261 females, 213 males) were selected by the convenient sampling method. The research method is the correlational survey model. Data was obtained using the Demographic Information Form, the Spiritual Well-being Scale, and the COVID-19 Fear Scale. Descriptive statistics, t-test for independent groups, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation test and regression analysis were used in the study. Group comparison analysis revealed that women experienced higher levels of fear of the coronavirus. While those with postgraduate education reported significantly lower levels of fear of the coronavirus than those with other education levels. Fear of the coronavirus did not differ according to the age range, income level, and marital status of the participants. According to the results of the correlation analysis, a negative correlation between the fear of coronavirus and spiritual well-being and sub-dimension of spiritual well-being “transcendence” was found; and a positive correlation between the fear of the coranavirus and the sub-dimension of spiritual well-being “anomie” was found. Regression analysis showed that “anomie” positively predicted the fear of coronavirus. The findings of the research were discussed within the scope of the related literature.
The Adaptation of the Moral Integrity Scale into Turkish and Analysis of the Psychometric Features
Authors: Okan Nesrullah , Eksi Halil
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study is to adapt the Moral Integrity Scale developed by Sclenker (2008) to Turkish and conduct its psychometric analysis. The scale items were translated into Turkish by five specialists in the first place. After the language structure, culture suitability and understandability of the items were examined by the two experts, the items agreed upon were translated back to their original language by the two translation experts. After the positive evaluations of the experts, the final version of the scale items was decided. During the adaptation process of the study, data were collected from 470 people for exploratory factor analysis; from 248 people for confirmatory factor analysis and from 100 people for criterion validity. In this context, Exploratory Factor Analysis (AFA) was used to test the construct validity of the scale first. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, it is seen that the moral integrity scale explains 52,127% of the variance as one dimension. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was then performed to test the construct validity of the scale. The one-dimensional and 18-item structure of the Moral Integrity Scale was analyzed with DFA and accepted fit indices were obtained (X2 / sd = 2.745; p <.001; RMSEA = 0.061; S-RMR = 0.051; NFI = 0.929; CFI = 0.954; GFI = 0.915; RFI = 0.919). In order to calculate the scale reliability, the Cronbach Alpha (α) internal consistency coefficients and the difference between the lower and upper scores of 27% were examined. For the Moral Integrity Scale, the internal consistency coefficient Cronbach’s Alpha value was determined as 961. At the same time, the moral identity scale was used for criterion validity and a significant positive relationship was obtained with the two sub-dimensions of this scale. The total score obtained from the scale gives the person’s moral integrity score. According to all these results, it is understood that the Moral Integrity Scale has sufficient validity and reliability values.
A Mixed-Method Study Exploring the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Based Group Psychoeducation Program on Psychological Flexibility
Authors: Kırca Beyza , Eksi Halil
Published: December 2020

This study aims to develop, implement, and test the effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based psychoeducation program for fostering psychological flexibility. The study employed a convergent mixed methods design. For the quantitative phase, the pre-test post-test control group experimental design was used, while in the qualitative phase, a thematic analysis was conducted. The study group consisted of 13 first-year students of the Department of Guidance and Counseling, and Psychology, aged between 18-22, 8 of whom are in the experiment group, and 5 in the control group. The students participated in 8 sessions of 90 minutes. Before and after the psychoeducation, the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II was administered to the students and they were also asked to answer the formerly specified open-ended questions in writing. Mann Whitney U and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks tests were used for statistical analysis; while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative component of the study. Quantitative findings showed that psychoeducation significantly increased psychological flexibility, but the change was not at a level to differ from the control group; while qualitative findings revealed that participants experienced changes in 10 themes after psychoeducation. These themes are Being Present, Self-Control, Value-Based Actions, Defusion and Coping with Feelings and Thoughts, Knowledge of Self and Others, Acceptance, Non-Avoidance, Conflict and Crisis Management, Authenticity, and Anxiety. The quantitative and qualitative findings are discussed in light of the relevant literature.
Коммутаторные тождества и интегрируемые иерархии
Authors: Pogrebkov Andrei Konstantinovich
Published: December 2020

Подход, основанный на коммутаторных тождествах элементов ассоциативных алгебр, был ранее эффективно использован при исследовании ($2+1$)-мерных интегрируемых систем. Этот подход развит для исследования интегрируемых иерархий и их связей.
Effects of Heat Treatment on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminium (LM6) Reinforced with Iron Oxide (Fe2O3)
Authors: Prakash J. Arun , Shanmughasundaram P. , Vemburaj M. , Gowtham P.
Published: December 2020

This work deals with the examination of the mechanical properties of Aluminium (LM6) reinforced with iron oxide (Fe2O3). Stir casting process is used to formulate the composite sampling by varying iron oxide in 5% and 10% by weight. Three different heat treatment process of hardening, annealing and normalizing is carried out on samples of aluminium (LM6), aluminium (LM6) + 5% Fe2O3 and aluminium (LM6) + 10% Fe2O3. Composite specimens are tested to analyze the mechanical properties such as hardness, yield stress, tensile strength and elongation. Present reinforcement specks enabled the alloy to preserve higher hardness during the heat treatment. Results have shown substantial improvements in properties of the specimens with various compositions of reinforcement.
Computational Flow Prediction and Design Optimization of Vortex Generators for a Conventional Passenger Car
Authors: Vignesh S. , Kumar Manoj
Published: December 2020

Vehicle aerodynamics is a vital physics in the design of an automotive vehicle. The main purpose of the automotive aerodynamics is to reduce drag force, wind noise, minimizing noise emission and preventing the undesired lift forces to avoid aerodynamic instability at high speeds. The shape of the vehicle body is to be designed in such a way that drag force caused by the pressure and viscous effects is less. The present analysis focuses on the drag reduction technique used for a passenger car \ using vortex generator. The main purpose of using Vortex Generators (VGs) is to disturb the airflow running over the car body and hence to produce a swirl of air in-between the high energy and low energy streams. In this paper, different shapes of vortex generators are considered and numerically investigated using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The flow characteristics around the car body with and without vortex generators are predicted and compared. The drag forces obtained using CFD simulations are compared with various vortex generator configurations. The present analysis also investigates the combined effect of spoiler with vortex generators and the change in aerodynamic characteristics of the car body is presented. The flow interference over the spoiler due to the presence of vortex generators is predicted to compare the changes in negative lift produced during high speeds. From the CFD analysis it is observed that there is less co-efficient of drag in ramped type VGs in comparison with other VGs.
Development of Taguchi based Grey Relational Analysis Optimization for FSW of AZ31B Magnesium Alloy
Authors: Unnikrishnan M.A. , Dhas J. Edwin Raja , Shanavas S.
Published: December 2020

In this paper, grey relational analysis combined with Taguchi method has been used to evaluate the weld ability of AZ31B magnesium alloy by FSW process. The L9 Taguchi design considering an orthogonal array consists of 3 factors and 3 levels was used for experimentation. The rotational speed of tool, transverse speed and angle of tilt of the tool are selected as welding parameters. The welding parameters influence on responses namely Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and hardness has been analyzed using ANOVA. The analysis results showed transverse speed as the predominant welding parameter affecting tensile strength, hardness, and weld quality. Confirmation test results showed that grey relational analysis along with Taguchi method yielded better results in the optimization of welding parameters in FSW of AZ31B magnesium alloy.
Effect of Injection Timing on Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Dairy Scum Methyl Esters in CRDI Engine
Authors: Nandeesh M. , Harishkumar R. , Rajashekar C.R. , Banapurmath N.R. , Yaliwal V.S.
Published: December 2020

The conventional diesel fuels are depleting at a faster pace. To reduce the burden on the economy, the reserves and sources for future has to be limited. The use of biodiesel derivatives from various sources and its blends in diesel engine has gained more importance in recent years. The present work investigates the feasibility of using dairy scum methyl esters (DSOME) of B20 blend in a modified single cylinder of common rail direct injection (CRDI) engine at a constant speed. Experiments were carried out at different injection timings from 25deg BTDC to 5deg ATDC with constant injection pressure as 600 bar. The fuel injection timing plays an important role in evaluating the performance, emission and combustion characteristics of the engine. The results show that the performance is improved with retarded injection timings compared to the operation of single cylinder DI engine fuelled with DSOME B20 biodiesel.
Heat Transfer Effect of CNT and Ethylene Glycol Based Nano-Fluid in Twisted Tape Heat Exchanger with Balls
Authors: Saravanan R. , Karuppasamy M. , Chandrasekaran M. , Muthuraman V.
Published: December 2020

Heat transfer improvement is the main parameter in a heat exchanging equipment. Few methods to increase the coefficient of heat transfer is by creating the turbulence in heat exchanging elements and changing the heat transfer fluids. For current analysis of tube heat exchangers, tape inserts containing balls are implemented with nano-fluids in Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT) and ethylene glycol. 3D modelling and simulation of twisted tape heat exchanger with balls were carried out using Solidworks and ANSYS Workbench. Heat transfer rate, friction factor, temperature difference in the heat exchangers, Reynolds number and Nusselt number variations are assessed in this work.
Characterization of Aluminium Iron Intermetallic Produced by Stir Casting
Authors: Kumar Mohan , Neelakantha V.L. , D. Souza Harold
Published: December 2020

Iron is the most common impurity found in aluminium. It has a high solubility in molten aluminium and is therefore easily dissolved in the liquid state of aluminium, however its solubility in the solid state is very low. The low solubility of iron in the solid state is accompanied by decreased ductility as a result of the formation of intermetallic phases like AlFe and/or AlFe3. These intermetallic phases increase the strength of the aluminium alloy. They also enhance corrosion resistance. Intermetallic phases based on the high activity of aluminium have very attractive properties such as low density, high melting point, high thermal conductivity, excellent oxidation, hot corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties. In the present work, the formation of intermetallic of Aluminium and Iron is obtained by preparing the intermetallic by stir casting route. The tensile properties, hardness and topography are explored. The ultimate tensile strength was found to be enhanced by around 30% when the volume fraction of Iron in the intermetallic increases from zero to 6%. The average hardness was found to be increased from 62VHN to 69 VHN.
Effect of Cenosphere Addition on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo and E-Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites
Authors: Venkatesh B.K. , Saravanan R.
Published: December 2020

Cenosphere is a ceramic-rich industrial waste produced during burning of coal in the thermal power plants. This study deals with the effect of cenosphere as particulate filler on mechanical behaviour of woven bamboo-glass hybrid composites. The hybrid composite consists of bamboo and E-glass fiber as reinforcement and epoxy as matrix. Cenosphere of different weight percentage (0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 %) was added to the hybrid composite. The samples were tested as per ASTM standards for their mechanical properties to establish the effect of filler content. It is found that the mechanical properties are significantly influenced by addition of waste ceramic filler cenosphere up to 2 wt.% and increases the tensile, flexural and inter-laminar shear strength in comparison to unfilled composite. Finite element analysis is also done using Midas NFX and the simulation results are compared with experimental results. From the results, it has been found that the experimental values obtained from tensile testing and flexure testing nearly matches with finite element values.
Surgical management of vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and its challenges: a case report
Authors: De Sousa Francisco da Rocha , Colucci Nicola , Dupuis Arnaud , Toso Christian , Buchs Nicolas C. , Abbassi Ziad
Published: December 2020

BACKGROUND
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a heterogeneous group of rare inherited diseases involving connective tissue. Vascular EDS (vEDS) is associated with abnormal type III collagen, which is an essential component of skin, hollow organs and arterial walls, and causes potentially fatal visceral and arterial complications. The surgical management of these patients is challenging and should be limited to life-saving procedures.

CASE DESCRIPTION
We report a case of a 42-year-old male who presented a hemorrhagic shock due to spontaneous rupture of an ascending branch of the left colic artery. The coexisting presence of multiple abdominal vascular abnormalities suggested the diagnosis of vEDS, later confirmed by the discovery of a new missense mutation in the COL3A1 gene with pathogenic significance. The post-operative course was marked by a mechanical ileus caused by an ischemic stenosis of the descending colon. Failure of conservative management and the well-known risk of colonic perforation in these patients led to the decision to perform a diverting ileostomy.

CONCLUSION
The management of these patients is difficult, and risk-benefit assessments must be made on a case-by-case basis. Less invasive procedures should be considered whenever possible.
Assessment of Chemical Properties of
Tinospora Cordifolia
Authors: Nafeesa Begum and Ranjith Y
Published: December 2020

The plant produces have phyto medicine this can be derived from bark, leaf, flower, fruit and seeds
(Raghunathan and Rama Mitra, 1982). In the present study the phyto chemical analysis were carried out in
leaf and bark of Tinosporacordifolia. Tinosporacordifolia is an important medicinal plant used in ayurvedic
system of medicine. The stem of the plant is grayish brown in colour and bitter in taste. The stem is soft
wooded, dry. The plant has been used as an anti spasmodic, anti inflammatory, Jaundice, Diabetes, seminal
weakness, urinary tract infections, fever, skin diseases and expectorant, carminative, digestive, anti stress
and aphrodisiac.
Implementation of OMR Technology with the Help
of Ordinary WebCam
Authors: Sandeep Kumar and Dr. Anu Rathee
Published: December 2020

In this modern time, people don’t want to invest their time in something processing. They just want to give
an input and take an output immediately. This project is actually an application that we are developing
which enables implementation of OMR using an ordinary WebCam. It provides tools to the user to check and
calculate on the base of layout they want. The user can give Input through Webcam of system and take
correct checked calculate output, distribute it among others from whom information is desired.. The scanned
image files will then be provided as input to the software, processing will be done, value of filled fields will
be extracted and then the data will be manipulated as instructed by the user. The implementation is done
using Opencv and python. We are using Pycharm IDE so as to easily manage the graphical layout and all
the resources. For the GUI Python was chosen mainly because of its platform independence and lightweight
of the components in python.
Lane Detection for Self-Driven Vehicles
Authors: Prince Chugh and Ajay Kaushik
Published: December 2020

For vehicles to have the option to drive without help from anyone else, they have to comprehend their
encompassing world like human drivers, so they can explore their way in roads, delay at stop signs and
traffic signals, and try not to hit impediments, for example, different vehicles and people on foot. In light of the
issues experienced in identifying objects via self-sufficient vehicles an exertion has been made to exhibit path
discovery utilizing OpenCV library. The explanation and methodology for picking grayscale rather than
coloring, identifying edges in a picture, choosing area of interest, applying Hough Transform and picking
polar directions over Cartesian directions has been talked about.
Automated Garbage Disposal System
Authors: T Pratheek Reddy
Published: December 2020

Our project mainly focuses on providing a better method and a model to help the government or any local
authorities at managing their waste disposal management . In this model we use an ultrasonic sensor with
the use of an aurdino board to measure the level of garbage waste in trash cans . The sensor measures the
distance from the top and determines the capacity to which the bin has been filled , then we use a software
twillio to send a SMS to the respective authorities . It therefore provides a real-time indication of the quantity
of garbage . Therefore all the components of the system work in an intelligent and a coherent manner so that
waste is collected on time and we can keep our surroundings clean.
Smart Energy Meter
Authors: Dr. Ananth.J P and Premnath.S P Dr. Belsam Jeba Ananth. M
Published: December 2020

In present time Electricity is the necessary thing in the world for human life. Today every home, offices,
companies, industries have electricity connection. So here this project is building only for interfacing
electricity energy meter with microcontrollers. The main aim of the project is identifying the current meter
reading and intimating the user when they are crossing the certain limit. It also identifies the power theft and
auto tripping will be done.Here, Arduino is used for interfacing and the main aim of this project is to know,
how much unit is obtained and the total amount of rupees has to be paid. That will be sent to the EB office
for billing. Excess power usage can also be monitored. Hence, power theft can be avoided. If bill is not paid in
time, then it will automatically turn off the power.