bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study of Cultural Connotations of Animal Images in English and Chinese Nursery Rhymes
Authors: Zeng Yanhong
Published: August 2021

As an important part of children’s literature, nursery rhymes are the earliest literary styles that children are exposed to after they are born. They can reflect objective things, living customs and national culture. Through the comparison of animal images in Chinese and English classic nursery rhymes, this paper concludes that there are cultural differences in animal images in nursery rhymes. Some animal images have similar cultural connotations in Chinese culture and English culture, while some animal images have different cultural connotations.
Белковые наногенераторы электроэнергии живой клетки – прообраз природоподобной "зеленой" наноэлектроэнергетики
Authors: Сидоров М.А.
Published: August 2021

Белковые генераторы электроэнергии – наноразмерные ферментные комплексы электронно-транспортных цепей мембран растительных и животных клеток. На основе конвергенции биоэнергетики и нанотехнологий проведены теоретические исследования свойств БГЭ, созданы нанобиоэлектрофизическая, нанобиотеплоэнергетическая и квантово-волновая модели работы в ЭТЦ.
Хромическое гальваническое покрытие, модифицированное комбинацией многослойных углеродных нанотрубок и наноалмазов
Authors: Насрауи М.
Published: August 2021

Проведено экспериментальное исследование микротвердости хромового гальванического покрытия, наномодифицированного комбинацией многослойных углеродных нанотрубок и наноалмазов. Выявлено, что добавление в электролит многослойных углеродных нанотрубок и наноалмазов приводит к возрастанию микротвердости хромового покрытия до 1084 кг/мм2.
Электромеханические кантилеверные сенсоры для обнаружения биологических объектов
Authors: Яминский И.В. , Ахметова А.И.
Published: August 2021

В медицинской диагностике распознавание вирусов выполняется с помощью полимеразной цепной реакции и иммуноферментного анализа. Их высокая чувствительность и селективность требуют привлечения высококвалифицированного персонала, использования дополнительных меток, времени для анализа данных и инвестиции. Существует потребность в небольших , эффективных датчиках, показывающих результат с высокой специфичностью.
Cosmologías nahua (maseual) y totonaca (tutunakú) de la Sierra Norte de Puebla (México) Primera parte: el tiempo de la creación
Authors: Beaucage Pierre , Rojas Mora Xanath
Published: August 2021

En este artículo (el primero de dos) se comparan las cosmologías de los pueblos nahua y totonaco de la Sierra Norte de Puebla (México). Después de presentar nuestro marco teórico y nuestra metodología, hacemos un análisis estructural comparativo de trece relatos indígenas que narran cómo fue creado el mundo. En ambas cosmogonías, encontramos la misma succesión de tres eras/mundos. La primera fue de oscuridad, frío y desorden; en ella imperaban monstruos antropófagos. En la segunda, nacieron en circunstancias fuera de lo común los héroes culturales que exterminaron a los monstruos, empezaron a ordenar la naturaleza y trajeron el maíz. Pero ese mundo era aún imperfecto y tuvo que ser destruido por un diluvio. En la tercera era, apareció el Sol y se dividieron el mundo de la luz y el de la oscuridad, cada uno con sus moradores. Aún tomando en cuenta las limitaciones de las fuentes de datos disponibles, pensamos que las similitudes estructurales entre las dos cosmogonías son tan grandes, que pueden considerse variantes de un mismo sistema simbólico. En una publicación ulterior, continuaremos nuestro análisis comparativo con otros relatos que narran las interrelaciones entre los Dueños sobrenaturales del mundo y los humanos actuales.

 
Dislocación a la periferia derecha en el mixe de Tamazulápam
Authors: Santiago Martínez Godofredo G.
Published: August 2021

El mixe de Tamazulápam es una lengua de verbo final (Santiago 2015). La oración se organiza por cuatro posiciones preverbales y uno posverbal (top-x-arg-y-v-z). El tópico presenta su propio contorno entonacional, X o foco es ocupada por un solo elemento, le siguen los argumentos centrales y Y es ocupada por adverbios, pronombres indefinidos, predicados secundarios o un preverbo relacional. La posición posverbal, Z o elemento extrapuesto es ocupada por algunos adverbios de la posición Y, por argumentos centrales o por una oración compleja. El presente artículo se centra en el estudio de los argumentos centrales de sujeto para intransitivo, agente y objeto primario para transitivo en la posición Z. Justificaré que el argumento extrapuesto es sistemáticamente información dada en el discurso, no presenta una pausa entre el predicado y el elemento dislocado, y se encuentra extrapuesto. Los argumentos centrales en posición Z, al no correferir con un pronombre en posición preverbal, los analizo como argumentos intraclausales; en cambio, cuando una frase nominal o un pronombre en posición Z correfiere con un pronombre en posición preverbal, automáticamente el argumento posverbal se asume como un antitópico, es decir, se analizará como un argumento que se encuentra fuera de la oración simple.
Criminología y positivismo. Enlazamiento para la organización social
Authors: Hikal Carreón Wael Sarwat
Published: August 2021

La criminología tiene su inicio sobre estudios en la base biológica de la conducta humana, adaptando la estrategia comtiana del positivo que estaba en auge en la época en la que el médico italiano, César Lombroso estudió delincuentes para determinar los orígenes de su comportamiento, también tomando la proyección darwiniana que se dio a la par, en la cual, la clasificación de seres más preparados o menos aptos, fue también punto de partida de los estudios de antropología de Lombroso. Por otra parte, el campo de conocimiento sobre lo criminal, se sistematizó en la hoy conocida como criminología, como área acumuladora de la génesis de los estudios criminales desde múltiples ópticas, para canalizarlos a través de la política pública en acciones transformadoras de la realidad social, siendo esta la esencia de la filosofía general y filosofía criminal. El presente expone los orígenes sistemáticos de la criminología cuyo nacimiento se deriva de la aplicación del positivismo, generando la creación de una escuela del pensamiento llamada: Escuela criminal positiva, sobre la cual se basan los estudios universitarios en la materia.
Editorial, volumen 55-II
Authors: Villalobos Acosta César , Salas Quintanal Hernán
Published: August 2021

El primer volumen del año 2021 de Anales de Antropología sale publicado en una época marcada por incertidumbres y esperanzas ante la situación ocasionada por la pandemia SARS-CoV-2. Confiamos en que las lecciones aprendidas en esta situación de resguardo nos permitan valorar y recuperar espacios presenciales y aquellos a distancia que, en un arduo y largo camino, hemos desarrollado en los últimos meses.
DESIGNING LEARNING TRAJECTORY OF SET THROUGH THE INDONESIAN SHADOW PUPPETS AND MAHABHARATA STORIES
Authors: Risdiyanti Irma , Prahmana Rully Charitas Indra
Published: August 2021

Indonesia has many cultures that can be used as a starting point in learning mathematics. Yet, many teachers still use conventional methods to provide explicit mathematical content without connecting with students' culture and daily activities. One of the learning approaches that can solve these problems is Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). This approach uses context as one of its characteristics containing students' culture and their daily activities. On the other hand, Wayang (Indonesian shadow puppets) and Mahabharata stories have the characteristics that can be a context in the learning of set. This research aims to design the Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) of the set using the RME approach through Wayang and Mahabharata stories, which are familiar with students' culture in Yogyakarta. This HLT will then be tested on students in further research until it becomes the Local Instructional Theory (LIT) on set. Students can study about set by grouping Wayang in Mahabharata stories based on their characters. The research result is the HLT of set through the context of wayang and Mahabharata stories containing learning goals, learning activities, and the conjecture of every activity. This HLT can be a promising solution to overcome students' difficulties in understanding the concept of sets and values in the cultural context to improve the students' character.
Battery Chain – pionierski łańcuch dostaw baterii samochodowych end-to-end firmy Kuehne+Nagel
Authors: Czarniecki Mateusz , Krzykowski Filip
Published: August 2021

Celem artykułu jest analiza pierwszego na świecie, proekologicznego łańcucha dostaw baterii samochodów elektrycznych – Battery Chain w modelu end-to-end, realizowanego przez jedną z największych firm LLP – Kuehne+Nagel. Trzy poziomy obsługi Battery Chain (BCH) oferują wiele dopasowanych świadczeń dla klientów z branży automotive, które podzielono na kategorie: Inbound to Manufacturer oraz Aftersale. W pracy przeprowadzono wstępną analizę SWOT, dzięki czemu ukazano związki między zidentyfikowanymi zagrożeniami i szansami a czynnikami wewnętrznymi nowego łańcucha dostaw. Na koniec zaprezentowano możliwe implikacje zmian gospodarczych i prawnych w przyszłości, które zintensyfikują proekologiczne działania producentów baterii i pojazdów elektrycznych. Opisywany łańcuch może pomóc osiągnąć wiele ekologicznych celów, a przede wszystkim zredukować poziom emisji CO2 podczas zarządzania logistyką baterii.
Rozwój i znaczenie parkingów „Parkuj i Jedź” w Warszawie
Authors: Sikora Piotr
Published: August 2021

Kongestia transportowa w dzisiejszych czasach jest dużym problemem, szczególnie w dużych miastach. Parkingi „Parkuj i Jedź” pozwalają na przesunięcie ruchu samochodowego na obrzeża miasta. Celem pracy było zbadanie jak parkingi „Parkuj i Jedź” w Warszawie wpływają na natężenie ruchu w mieście Warszawa. W pracy wykorzystano dane dotyczące zapełnienia parkingów „Parkuj i Jedź”, które zbierane są przez Zarząd Transportu Miejskiego w Warszawie i porównano je z danymi dotyczącymi natężenia ruchu w Warszawie udostępnionymi przez Zarząd Dróg Miejskich w Warszawie. Praca opiera się na literaturze dotyczącej logistyki miejskiej oraz na artykułach naukowych dotyczących koncepcji parkingów „Parkuj i Jedź”. Badania wykazały, że parkingi „Parkuj i Jedź” zmniejszają natężenie ruchu w niewielkim stopniu, jednakże koncepcja ta powinna być rozwijana, ponieważ pozwala na zmniejszenie natężenia ruchu w centrum.
Możliwości usprawnienia procesu dystrybucji produktów tłuszczowych na przykładzie firmy branży FMCG
Authors: Michałowska Maria , Wielogórska Nina
Published: August 2021

W artykule podjęto problem wybranych aspektów dystrybucji produktów tłuszczowych w działalności przedsiębiorstwa branży FMCG (ang. Fast Moving Consumer Goods). Wskazano istotną rolę zarządzania łańcuchem dostaw w realizacji misji firmy, której specyfika powoduje stałe poszerzanie portfolio produktów z wykorzystaniem przyjaznych ekologicznie technologii. Zaprezentowano przydatność instrumentów zarządzania łańcuchem dostaw takich jak: mapowanie procesów, diagram Ishikawy oraz analizę TUL dla usprawnienia funkcjonowania badanego podmiotu w zakresie przemieszczania wyrobów gotowych od miejsc ich wytworzenia do konsumenta.
Economic consequences of pig and poultry mortality during transport
Authors: Tereszkiewicz Krzysztof , Kulig Łukasz , Kusz Dariusz
Published: August 2021

The purpose of the paper is to estimate the financial losses incurred by the Polish meat industry as a result of pigs and slaughter poultry mortalities in pre-slaughter handling. The analysis showed that the total financial losses resulting from the pigs’ mortality during transport to an abattoir in 2005–2018 could be estimated at about PLN 178 million. In the case of slaughter poultry, the losses in the period analysed amounted to PLN 321 million. The results obtained indicate the need for improvement measures to reduce animal mortalities in pre-slaughter handling. The most important should be the reduction of transport time, compliance with loading standards, introduction of a ban on transporting animals in conditions that may cause thermal stress.
Transport and infrastructure in the development of the tourist region
Authors: Hamkalo Mykhaylo , Przybyłka Arkadiusz
Published: August 2021

The challenges of the modern economy mean that enterprises are increasingly forced to use the solutions offered by logistics. The possibility of using such solutions reduces costs and offers better and better quality services. The article presents selected solutions related to the matter discussed in the Ukrainian ski resorts in the Carpathians. The aim of this article is to indicate how logistics management is used to increase competitiveness and better functioning of Ukrainian ski resorts in the Carpathians. The work was based on the analysis of source materials and statistical data.
Position and conditions of development of intermodal transport in Poland
Authors: Kruszyński Michał , Struk Natalia
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this paper is to present the development of intermodal freight transport in Poland for years 2010–2018. The study presents determinants and prospects of intermodal freight transport development in upcoming years. Intermodal transport in Poland is developing dynamically. It is determined by the geographical location of the country, the dense network of railway lines, the growing number of intermodal terminals and the increasing number of intermodal railway carriers. In the years 2010–2018, the volume of intermodal transport carried out using rail transport increased to 12.6 million t. Transport performance in the area of cargo transportation in 2018 reached the level of 6.2 billion tkm.
Specificity of the supply chain on the cereals market
Authors: Klepacki Bogdan , Perkowska Aleksandra
Published: August 2021

The study presents the production of major agricultural products in Poland and in the world. The specificity of logistics in the field of plant production has been described in detail. The supply chain scheme in agribusiness was presented. The article presents trends on the global cereal production market and describes the market in Poland in detail. A graphic presentation of the flows of cereal products from primary producers to the consumer was prepared. The authors presented the trends of changes in the cereals sector and their products. Studies have shown that the logistics chain of cereals and their products is extensive. It covers many grain producers, agri-food processing units, agricultural trade, wholesale and retail food trade. The condition for the success of the cereal logistics chain is its efficient management, as well as the mutual trust of its participants and flexibility in adapting to new challenges.
Intelligent supply chains from the perspective of benefits and costs for transport-forwarding-logistics industry
Authors: Konecka Sylwia
Published: August 2021

The article presents the results of the literature review analysis regarding the solutions used that are characteristic of the concept of intelligent supply chain. Then, based on the available industry reports and pilot survey studies, the potential benefits and costs of the possibility of using these solutions in transport and forwarding enterprises were indicated.
The role of IT systems in strategic management and building competitive advantage of companies in the logistics industry
Authors: Jurczak Marcin
Published: August 2021

The rapid development of the IT industry is a fact. Digitalization covers practically all areas of enterprises and the full spectrum of their processes. IT systems are usually treated as a tool to achieve a specific goal, relatively rarely is there any talk of implementing IT systems as an element of strategic management. However, it should be borne in mind that, given the key impact on organisations, the implementation of an IT system should be treated as an important element of strategic planning. The literature on this subject is relatively modest, and the author target of this science work and publication has aimed to analyse to what extent the implementation of an IT system (and why) should be treated as part of strategic management. The research problem presented in the paper was solved, among others, by a critical analysis of the literature concerning the area in question, in selected elements supported by an analysis of available statistical data.
Interoperability and data flow between JTLS-GO simulation system and LOGFAS logistic system during CAX (Computer Assisted Exercise) exercises
Authors: Kozioł Mariusz
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this article is to present the results of the research concerning the possibility of interoperability between the JTLS-GO military simulation system and the LOGFAS military logistic system during Computer Assisted Exercises. The JTLS-GO system is the primary simulation system used in the Polish Armed Forced (PAF) while LOGFAS is the main logistics tool within NATO. Preparing CAXs requires extensive work in terms of building a database of military units, command and logistic structure, combat systems and supply categories. The main goal is to prepare as realistic an environment as possible enabling commanders and staff to use real IT command support systems (C4I) along with real procedures to produce orders for virtual sub-units according to the principle: “train as you plan to fight”. The main benefit of CAXs is minimal cost – a real training audience uses virtual troops in a virtual world using real procedures and decision-making processes. Logistic support is one of the most important areas implemented during such exercises, and the LOGFAS system is the main tool supporting the planning and implementation of logistical support during operations.
Electromobility in public transport – good practices and experiences of cities in Poland
Authors: Bachanek Konrad
Published: August 2021

Social and economic transformations in the 21st century brought many new changes in the lifestyle of the inhabitants, in the system of social values and urban mobility. In recent years, the desire to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of urban areas was recognised by an increasing emphasis on environmental issues. For this reason, both national and European strategic documents indicating the direction of the development of public transport impose a number of restrictions on the negative impact of transport on the environment. One way of achieving ambitious targets in this area is to develop and popularize electromobility in cities. The article presents technical, economic, social and legal conditions of electromobility in Poland. Moreover, a review of good electromobility practices in public public transport was made and perspectives of further development of Polish cities in the aspect of electromobility were described and a SWOT analysis was made. The aim of the article is to identify factors, potential and limitations resulting from the implementation of electromobility in public public transport in Poland.
Selected methods of location logistic distribution centers in food supply chains
Authors: Tłuczak Agnieszka
Published: August 2021

The paper presents method of selecting the location of a logistics distribution center in food supply chains. This selected method examines the problem of choosing a location in terms of total costs or the factor of space, more precisely − distance. The paper presents the possibility of using method. For this purpose, a short review of the literature is presented, then at the end of the article, the possibility of using method to solve the problem is shown.
Implementation of return logistics rules in waste management by municipalities
Authors: Bril Joanna , Rydygier Edward
Published: August 2021

The article presents the need to implement the principles of return logistics in municipal waste management, which in Poland is implemented by municipalities as local government bodies. Municipalities have had a statutory obligation since 2012 to develop waste management systems. According to specialists in logistics, municipal waste management systems should meet the requirements of logistics systems. For example, in terms of logistics, the waste management system in Warsaw was evaluated.
Waste management in Poland versus the circular economy
Authors: Rydygier Edward , Bril Joanna
Published: August 2021

The authors of the article examined the municipal waste management system in Poland in terms of the impact of European Union directives introducing a circular economy in the European Union countries. When assessing the functioning of the system, the social factor was taken into account, as municipal waste management has a significant impact on social life. For example, increasing costs of waste management, resulting in high increases in fees for garbage collection, cause opposition from residents. Lack of funds for the implementation of waste management tasks by municipalities may result in failure to comply with the obligatory recycling levels, which may result in imposing fines on the municipalities. In addition, recycling rates may not be met due to the coronavirus epidemy. It should be emphasized that, just as the introduction of municipal responsibility for waste management in 2012 was equated to a revolution called commonly the “junk revolution”, the conversion of the entire economy to a closed loop is an extremely difficult challenge for municipalities, as neglect of waste management may result in an ecological disaster.
Analysis and evaluation of transport exchanges in a selected TSL sector company
Authors: Duda Sandra , Kulińska Ewa , Masłowski Dariusz
Published: August 2021

The article shows the methods and tools used by the surveyed company in the transport process. Transport exchanges and GPS monitoring system play a key role here. A process map is presented, which shows the individual stages of transport tasks realization using the exchanges and other tools. On the basis of the examined entity, the transport exchanges were also compared and evaluated against various criteria. The research took into account three stock exchange platforms used by the company: TimoCom, Trans and Teleroute. As a result of the research, it was found that TimoCom exchange received the highest evaluation for the selected company – 4.74, Trans with a score of 3.84 and Teleroute 3.6. For the audited entity, TimoCom platform turned out to be the best in terms of the criteria compared.
ICT solutions supporting the customer services in the process of collecting secondary materials
Authors: Kruczek Mariusz , Żebrucki Zbigniew
Published: August 2021

The limited availability of natural raw materials leads to a search for solutions facilitating their acquisition from already manufactured goods, which at the end of their life cycle become a source of secondary raw materials. To ensure the availability of secondary raw materials, it is necessary to organize logistics processes in such a way as to ensure the synchronisation of material and information flows. An important role for the efficiency of the logistics system of secondary raw materials is the organisation of the subsystem of their collection, including setting collection dates and delivery of appropriate logistic units to customers. The article presents the results of a survey on a group of individual customers assessing their customer satisfaction with the organisation of secondary raw material collection. The CSI index was used to assess satisfaction. This evaluation became the basis for identifying the information gap in customer service. A conceptual solution to improve the information flow between operators and customers in the form of a mobile application was proposed as a solution to the disruption in this area.
The influence of managers on the introduction of innovations in logistics in Poland
Authors: Żuchowski Ireneusz
Published: August 2021

The innovativeness of logistics companies depends on the quality of management staff. Logistics is an area where innovation largely determines the competitiveness of the company and its position on the market. Managers can have a strong influence on the level of innovation, but the way they interact can vary. The paper presents the results of the study of 200 managers working in small and medium-sized enterprises from the Podlaskie Voivodeship responsible for logistics activities and their subordinates. The aim of the research was to assess the impact of SME sector managers working in the area of logistics on the innovation of the enterprise in the context of management style and their relations with subordinates. The research shows that managers characterized by a democratic style of management and having better relationships with subordinates have a greater impact on innovation in the area of logistics. Sharing your own knowledge with subordinates is the most frequently indicated method of influencing the company’s innovativeness by managers.
A Pedagogy for Inculcating Professional Values in Accounting Students: Results from an Experimental Intervention
Authors: Ariail Donald L. , Smith Katherine Taken , Smith L. Murphy
Published: August 2021

Research has shown that rankings of personal values significantly differ between accounting professionals and accounting students in the United States and other countries. This difference implies a lack of Person-Organization (P-O) fit between students and the accounting profession. This study presents an educational pedagogy, using both a Curriculum Modification (CM) Intervention and a Value Self-Confrontation (VSC) Intervention, that highlights professional values and can lead to value change in accounting students. Experimental results indicate that this pedagogy can have a significant impact on converging student values with those of the profession (AICPA ethics code). This finding suggests that a Curriculum Modification Intervention combined with a VSC Intervention could be used by educators globally to converge values of accounting students with those of professional accountants, thereby improving ethical decision-making by individuals, as well as having positive impacts on accounting firms' hiring, socialization, and retention of employees.
Short-term skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of overexpansion:
Authors: Bala Arun K. , Campbell Phillip M. , Tadlock Larry P. , Schneiderman Emet D. , Buschang Peter H.
Published: August 2021

Objectives

To evaluate whether the amount of rapid maxillary expansion differentially affects the skeletal and dentoalveolar changes that occur.

Materials and Methods

This randomized controlled trial included 23 patients who had rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Subjects were randomly assigned to a conventional expansion control group (n = 12) or an overexpansion group (n = 11), who started treatment at 13.2 ± 1.5 and 13.8 ± 1 years of age, respectively. Cone beam computed tomography scans (11 cm) were obtained prior to rapid maxillary expander (RME) delivery and approximately 3.7 months later. Initial hand-wrist radiographs were used to determine the participants' skeletal maturity.

Results

The RME screws were activated 5.6 ± 1.2 mm and 10.1 ± 0.6 mm in the conventional and overexpansion groups, respectively. Overexpansion produced significantly greater expansion of the nasal cavity (2.1X–2.5X), maxillary base (2.3X), buccal alveolar crest (1.4X), and greater palatine foramina (1.9X). Significantly greater intermolar width increases (1.8X) and molar inclination (2.8X) changes were also produced. The nasal cavity and maxillary base expanded 23%–32% as much as the screws were activated. Skeletal expansion was positively correlated with RME screw activation (R = 0.61 to 0.70) and negatively correlated (R = −0.56 to −0.64) with the patients' skeletal maturation indicators (SMIs). Together, screw activation and the patients' SMI scores explained 48%–66% of the variation in skeletal expansion.

Conclusions

This pilot study shows that overexpansion produces greater changes than conventional expansion, with greater skeletal effects among less mature patients.
Lost in Time: Re-description and Ecological Re-assessment of two Indian Endemic Elattoneura Cowley, 1935 (Playcnemidiae) Damselflies
Authors: Koparde Pankaj , Halali Sridhar , Tiple Ashish , Ranganekar Parag , Sonawane Amol , Payra Arajush , Dawn Prosenjit , Raju Ashwini , Subramanian K.A.
Published: August 2021

The Indian Elattoneura are a difficult group to identify due to their extreme morphological similarity and sparse information in identification keys and on geographical distribution. The ambiguity is prominent among two Peninsular Indian Elattoneura species, E. nigerrima (Laidlaw, 1917) and E. tetrica (Laidlaw, 1917), described a hundred years ago. Both species were described based on male specimens with scant information on their females. The species are IUCN Red-listed, E. nigerrima (Data Deficient) and E. tetrica (Least Concern). Hitherto it was thought that E. nigerrima was smaller than E. tetrica and both have non-overlapping geographical distribution. Here, we re-described both sexes of E. nigerrima; E. tetrica along with morphometric data and geospatial analysis. We found that E. nigerrima is significantly larger than E. tetrica. The species are largely allopatric in distribution, with the former having a much wider spatial distribution than previously thought. Based on our geospatial analysis, we provide occurrence data useful for the future IUCN assessments of E. nigerrima and E. tetrica. We highlight the importance of updating taxonomic status information and data on spatiotemporal distribution to proceed with the conservation of endemic insects such as Elattoneura damselflies. Our study indicates reassessments of Indian Odonata species are urgently needed.
A Case Report on Budd Chiari Syndrome – Which Mimics Multiple Disorders
Authors: Dileep Niveditha , Thomas John , James Jisha , V Abhijith
Published: August 2021

Background: Budd Chiari Syndrome (BCS) is the king of disorders which will mimic other disorders like chronic biliary disease, constrictive pericarditis, sinusoidal obstruction syndrome and so on, as it be like that, it is less diagnosed and treated in many countries. The prevalence of BCS is one in one million population, so it is a very rare case therefore it should be treated properly because many disorders like hematologic or malignant disease are the complications of BCS [1], [2].
Objective: To access the clinical variants of BCS along with the similarities and differences in clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and general treatment pattern which mimic, BCS thus gives the physician a clear outline about those disorders.
Method: A man of 42 years old having BCS was taken for the study to carry out the differences in clinical features of BCS which distinguish the mimicking disorders. Clinical presentations were noted. Laboratory tests and diagnostic tests showed that the patient is having comorbidities including fatty liver with cholelithiasis, mild splenomegaly, liver parenchyma diseases, large esophageal varies with signs of recent hemorrhage, port hypertensive gastropathy and minimal ascites [3]. Patient get discharged after feeling better.
Result: This patient is having chronic BCS with DIPS dysfunction. The patient had no history of liver disease before diagnosing BCS. BCS is almost curable when it is diagnosed correctly as early as possible. If not diagnosed early and treated well, comorbidities will occur, and it will affect the patient quality of life.
Discussion: Early detection and proper treatment will help to control the disease up to an extent. This is depending on the physician’s knowledge. Hence, this case study clearly explains the disorders which mimic BCS for better understanding.
Smart Vehicle Parking System Using Computer Vision and Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Taylor Onate , Ezekiel P. S. , Emmah V. T.
Published: August 2021

Internet of Things is the interconnectivity between things, individuals and cloud administrations by means of web, which empowers new plans of action. Because of these exchanges, immense volumes of information are smartly created and is shipped off cloud-based server through web; the information is being handled and broken down, bringing about significant and convenient activities for observing the car parking. The serious issue that is arising currently at a worldwide scale and developing dramatically is the gridlock issue brought about by vehicles. A worldwide scale and developing dramatically is the gridlock issue brought about by vehicles. Among that, finding a better parking sparking space in urban areas has become a major problem with an increase of the numbers of vehicles on a daily bases. Therefore making it difficult in having a better and safe parking spot. The system proposes an intelligent smart parking system using computer vision and internet of things. The proposed system starts by acquiring a dataset. The dataset is made up images of various vehicles, which was collected from the faculty of science car park at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. We proposed two methods for vehicle/parking slot detection. The first method is the use of convolution neural network algorithm which is used with a haar cascade classifier in detection of multiple vehicles in a single picture and video, and put rectangular boxes  on identified vehicles. This first method obtained an accuracy of 99.80%. In the second method, we made use of a Mask R-CNN, here we download a pre-trained model weights which was trained on a coco dataset to identify various objects in videos and pictures. The Mask R-CNN model was used to identify various vehicles by putting a bounding box on each of the vehicle detected, but one of the problem of the Mask R-CNN is that it quite slow in training, and it could not really detect all vehicles tested on a high quality high definition video. In summary our, trained model was able to detect vehicles and parking slot on high quality video and it consumes lesser graphic card.
Bacterial Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity of Probiotic Yoghurt Developed Using Microbial Isolates from Soymilk
Authors: Nya E. J, , Uffia I. D.
Published: August 2021

The aim of this study was to investigate the bacterial inhibition and antioxidant activities of probiotic yoghurts developed using microbial isolates from Soymilk. Bacterial inhibitory activity of yoghurt was evaluated against Staphyloccocus aureus, Bacillus subtillis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas flourescens by using the disk diffusion method. The yoghurt showed some inhibitory activities against all the organisms tested. Antioxidant activity of yoghurt was measured using three different methods- Diphenyl-1-picryl hydroxyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, lipid peroxidase assay and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity against Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as standard. The results showed that probiotic yoghurt exhibits relative high antioxidant activities as compare to BHA. However, by implications this study suggests that probiotic yoghurt has some inhibitory activities against all the bacteria tested, also can be consider among the most promising functional foods for their antioxidant activity and ability to prevent oxidative damage and attendant ageing.
Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Selected SMEs in Southeast, Nigeria
Authors: Okoli Ifeanyi E. Nuel , Nwosu Kanayo Chike , Okechukwu Miracle Ejike
Published: August 2021

This study examines the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on performance of selected small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Nigeria. The problems that led to this study include, inadequate access to finance, poor infrastructure, inconsistency with government policy, poor support (business development work), inadequate sales, too many taxes and obsolete technologies leading to massive failures. It has not been found that the epileptic growth of SMEs in Southeast Nigeria is not only due to the problems but also from the entrepreneurial orientation. The survey research method was employed in this study and the study relied on secondary and primary data. The population of this study was drawn from SMEs in the five states in the Southeast Nigeria. The study was done using three hundred and sixty six small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Complete enumeration was adopted. Simple regression analysis was used to analysis the hypotheses. The study revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between pro-activeness, innovativeness and risk taking on performance of SMEs in Southeast Nigeria. The study concluded that entrepreneurial-oriented firms tend to lead the industry with innovations, performing things in a better approach to satisfy customers and give the firm a better leverage. The study recommends that SMEs owners and managers should be committed to process and radical innovation in their dealings so as to increase and expand their customer base.
Free Cash Flow, Debt Policy and Profitability: Analysis the Investment Opportunity Set
Authors: Wahyuni Putri Dwi
Published: August 2021

The main purpose of investors investing in the capital market is to earn profits in the future. Investment is an alternative investment. If investors have excess funds, they will not let their funds idle. Funds can be invested in various forms, such as buying certain assets that tend to increase in price such as equipment, land, or gold or in the form of time deposits in banks, buying stocks and bonds in the financial market. The research objective to be achieved is to provide understanding and knowledge to the public, especially investors and creditors regarding free cash flow, debt policy, profitability and investment opportunity sets that can be used as a reference for further researchers as well as a reference for stakeholders (investors, creditors, and the government) in making decisions. relevant and reliable. The method used is quantitative research with secondary data taken from financial statements at idx with data collection techniques using purposive sampling method. Analysis of the data used is multiple linear regression with panel data. The population in this study is the property and real estate sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, which was carried out for 3 years of observation, namely 2017-2019 totaling 120 data with 40 companies per year. The results showed that only the debt policy variable proxied by the debt equity ratio had a significant effect on the investment opportunity set, while the free cash flow and profitability variables proxied by the return on assets had an insignificant effect on the investment opportunity set.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Heavy Metals (Pb, Cr, Cd and As) in Environmental, Water and Biological Samples with Synthesized Glutaraldehyde Phenyl Hydrazone as the Chromogenic Reagent
Authors: Echioda Samuel , Ogunieye Adepeju Oluwabunmi , Salisu Salisu , Abdulrasheed Amina Abdulazeez , Chindo I. Y. , Kolo A. M.
Published: August 2021

A simple, sensitive, selective, and non-extractive UV-Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of cadmium, lead, chromium, and arsenic in biological, soil and water samples using synthesized and characterized phenyl hydrazone; glutaraldehydephenyl hydrazone (GPH) as the chromogenic reagent was developed. GPH was synthesized as new chromogenic analytical reagents for the direct UV-Vis spectrophotometric determination of the selected metals of interest in a slightly acidic pH of 6.5-7.5 and 20 % dimethylformamide (DMF) solution to give stable coloured metal-ligand complexes. The reactions were instantaneous; the wavelengths of maximum absorptions were followed spectrophotometrically and noted. The reagent GPH revealed a wavelength of maximum absorption between 360.0 (Cr) to 395.0 nm for (Pb and As) at a working pH of 6.5 to 7.5 room temperature (37 °C). The reagent GPH had a molar absorptivity (L mol-1 cm-1) ranging from 2.213×104 (Pb) to 2.460×104 (As), a mole ratio of metal to ligand of 2:1, the detection limit (µg/g) ranging from 0.3432 (As) to 0.5250 (Pb) and the metal-ligand complex was stable for 0-48 hours. The reagents had a Beer’s law validity range (mg L-1) of 0.001 to 100. The Sandell’s sensitivities (µg/cm2) ranged from 0000409 (As) to 0.00499 (Pb) for APDH and 0.00406 (As) to 0.00452 (Pb) respectively. Large excess of cations and anions as possible interferences up to 15 folds were studied and do not interfere with the determination of the selected metals of interest. The developed method is highly selective for Cd, Pb, and Cr and As and was successfully used for the determination for the said elements in soil, water, and biological samples. The results of the developed methods were comparable with AAS and were found to be in good agreement. The method had very high precision and very good accuracy.
Development of Organic Agriculture in the Mekong Delta – Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Nguyen Cong Thanh , Van Tran Thi Tuyet Thi Tuyet
Published: August 2021

The model of organic rice production in the Mekong Delta, which started from 2015 until now (2020), has had good results. Organic agriculture still faces many difficulties and challenges at the beginning but many of them have been solved out. First of all, that is the success of organic rice production in the shrimp-rice area with the potential of hundreds of thousands of hectares. Then, the replication of organic rice production in the intensive practice areas and the replication of organic production for other crops have high economic value. The SWOT research and analysis showed that the development of organic agriculture still has many weaknesses and threats compared to strengths and opportunities. The biggest weaknesses and threats are the difficulties in changing social awareness and in changing farming practices of farmers. Farmers who are accustomed to traditional production which highly application of chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides, it is not easy work to change their traditional practices to organic practices. At the same time, there are some cases that farmers are dishonest, they do not follow the process or arbitrarily apply forbidden chemical inputs leading to failure of the model which affects the whole project and harms the invested businesses. The next challenge is weed management in organic rice production, especially in intensive rice cultivation areas in which paddy grows 2-3 crops for a year. That is because in organic production no chemical herbicides are allowed. Weaknesses and threats lead to many risks, making businesses and stakeholders afraid to invest in organic production. For strengths and opportunities, the Vietnam government has made new policies to encourage the development of organic agriculture for the Mekong Delta and the whole country. Besides that, due to the demand for organic products, organic product consumption becomes a hot trend in the world and the country now a day, opening up a great opportunity for the production and trading of organic products. To overcome weaknesses and threats to take advantage of opportunities for organic agriculture, the authors have proposed recommendations to create solutions for organic agriculture in Mekong Delta to develop.
Political Parties, Violent and Culture of Electioneering Protest in South-Western Nigeria: The 1983 Experience
Authors: Oyewale Oluwaseun Peter , Duyile William Abiodun
Published: August 2021

This paper is an examination of the political parties and culture of violent during the electioneering process in southwest Nigeria. It focuses majorly on the circumstances that led to the 1983 political crisis in Nigeria most especially how it affected southwest. The papar also focuses of the activities of the two dominant political parties i.e UPN and NPN and how their activities have created tautness in southwest Nigeria. It explains the main reasons why violence engulfed the street of Oyo and Ondo; this is ranging from the slow and ineffective way the courts dealt with political matters and the patrician way security agencies went along with political violence. The reaction of Yoruba to show their displeasure and grievances to how shoddy the election of 1983and the injustice also contributed to this evil of political violence in southwest. The paper concludes that the 1983 political crisis occurred as a result of inability of government and court of justice to do the right thing. The paper however derived its data from both primary and secondary sources.
Metrics for Automatic Evaluation of Text from NLP Models for Text to Scene Generation
Authors: Yashaswini S. , Shylaja S. S.
Published: August 2021

Performance metrics give us an indication of which model is better for which task. Researchers attempt to apply machine learning and deep learning models to measure the performance of models through cost function or evaluation criteria like Mean square error (MSE) for regression, accuracy, and f1-score for classification tasks Whereas in NLP performance measurement is a complex due variation of ground truth and results obta.
Engaging with Text: The Effectiveness of Content Literacy and Active Learning Strategies in Online Introductory Accounting Courses
Authors: Raskin Rachel
Published: August 2021

Language and literacy are innate to learning. The accounting language is technical and specific, and students must become literate in the discipline to be able to critically read and understand accounting text and apply their knowledge. Introductory accounting courses are typically difficult for students, who struggle to simply pass the course. Students memorize the concepts but cannot internalize the information. Lack of active reading and literacy skills hinders higher order thinking needed to solve problems.

The study discussed in this paper involves two fully online introductory accounting courses where one of the courses is taught leveraging literacy strategies (experimental course) and the other without literacy instruction (control course). Initial and final reading assessments are implemented in both courses and the results demonstrate an overall greater improvement in students’ comprehension, analysis, context and evaluation skills in the experimental class.
Teachers at Work – Developing a Prosocial Personality
Authors: Jevtić Bisera , Milanović Nedeljko M.
Published: August 2021

Aggressive behavior of students, intolerance, disrespect, disinterest in the needs of others lead to moral catastrophe and the need to pay more attention to the development of prosocial behavior of students and the creation of a better and more humane society. The aim of this research is to gain insight into teachers' attitudes towards the representation, encouragement, and development of prosocial behavior in students. 114 teachers from the territory of the Republic of Serbia participated in the research. A descriptive method was applied, and a survey questionnaire was used as a measuring instrument. Interpreted results show that teachers are familiar with the phrase prosocial behavior and that in working with students they develop and encourage prosociality and morality through conversation, the application of collaborative teaching, acting by personal example and processing topics. Teachers stated that they often organize humanitarian actions, workshops, visits to organizations that provide assistance to exclusive groups of the population and use film materials to encourage and develop the right forms of behavior. The prevalence of immorality and the growing presence of aggressive behavior in children and youth requires that topics on the development of social competencies be more often applied and addressed in the process of upbringing and education, because such actions lead to the development of moral values and prosocial behavior.