bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laparoscopic myomectomy using barbed or conventional sutures
Authors: Zayed Mohamed , Elsetohy Khaled A. , Fouda Usama M. , Sayed Fatma M.
Published: August 2022

To assess the differences in surgical outcomes between bidirectional barbed suture and conventional suture for myoma bed closure during laparoscopic myomectomy. Study design: Ninety-two patients with one to three symptomatic myomas were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the barbed suture group or the conventional suture group. Myoma bed was sutured either with barbed suture (STRATAFIX™, Ethicon Inc, USA) or continuous conventional suture with intracorporeal knot tying (Vicryl; Ethicon, USA). The surgeon assessed the degree of suturing difficulty using a visual analog scale ranging from 1 (least difficult suturing) to 10 (most difficult suturing). Results: Suturing with barbed suture was easier than suturing with conventional suture (3.04±1.47 Vs. 4.75± 1.35, P < 0.001). Suturing time of the myoma bed was significantly shorter in the barbed suture group (14.98±4.81 Vs 22.09±6.9 min; P < 0.001). Operative time was comparable between both groups (69.67±17.63 Vs 74.15±19.79 min; P = 0.255). The mean intraoperative blood loss was significantly higher in conventional suture group (337.24±234.15 ml Vs 211.3±107.62; P= 0.002). Conclusion: The barbed suture facilitates suturing of the myoma bed during laparoscopic myomectomy. Compared with conventional suture, barbed suture reduces the time needed to suture the myoma bed and the intraoperative blood loss.
Effect of Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on chronic mechanical neck pain
Authors: Mohamed Rania R , Edris Hajar M , Elsayed Wadida H , Mohamed Nabil H
Published: August 2022

Background: Mechanical Neck Pain is considered one of the commonly known musculoskeletal conditions with active trigger points. It incorporates a great effect on economic productivity and becomes a major health problem. Purpose:  to compare the effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain. Methods: 60 participants were randomly enrolled into three equal groups. Group A received a conventional physical therapy program, Group B received a conventional physical therapy program plus integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, and Group C received a conventional physical therapy program plus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. The measurements were conducted using the Visual Analogue Scale, Cervical Range of Motion, Neck Disability Index and Pressure Algometer. Results: MANOVA test demonstrated a significant pain reduction in the three groups. Cervical ROM revealed that there was more improvement in group C. Neck disability index, there were no significant differences in improvement of three groups. Pain pressure threshold, there was more improvement in group C. Conclusion: Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique showed superiority than Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in improvements of pain intensity level, cervical ROM, neck disability level and pressure pain threshold in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Innovando la escritura de revisiones bibliográficas: Una guía práctica
Authors: Pérez-Penup Lorena
Published: August 2022

Un aspecto que se repite con constancia en la producción de textos académicos en cualquier disciplina es la escritura de una sección que haga referencia a las investigaciones realizadas sobre la misma temática en estudio. Este artículo explica y ejemplifica las etapas y pasos que expertos sugieren para la elaboración sistemática, empírica e integral de una revisión bibliográfica que garantice la calidad de este tipo de textos por medio de la aplicación de una metodología de amplia aceptación en diversas disciplinas, a saber, la Revisión Sistemática de Literatura o SLR (Systematic Literature Review). Además, se brinda un ejemplo de su aplicación en las Ciencias Humanas y Sociales.
Elementos de educación y pedagogía en las cartas pastorales de Monseñor Luis Chávez y González
Authors: García Castro Pedro José
Published: August 2022

En este artículo, el autor presenta la visión educativa y el pensamiento pedagógica de Monseñor Luis Chávez y González, tercer arzobispo Metropolitano de San Salvador, quien sirvió en esa sede episcopal por 39 años (1938- 1977). El autor intuye, extrae e infiere, a través de un análisis interpretativo, de la producción literaria de Chávez y González expresada mayormente en sus cartas pastorales, esa visión antropológica y educativa. Sus cartas pastorales contienen consejos generales y directrices de comportamiento en circunstancias particulares y están cargadas de intenciones y elementos genuinos de educación y pedagogía con una riqueza antropológica. Entre sus conclusiones, el autor destaca, a partir de este análisis, que la persona humana es el centro y preocupación principal de la iglesia. Igualmente concluye que el hombre se presenta como protagonista de un proceso pedagógico de perfección. Pero sobre todo logra inferir que no parece inapropiado considerar a Monseñor Luis Chávez y González un pedagogo de su tiempo, y esto por razones que en sí mismas se ponderan como valederas, en primer lugar, por su condición de Pastor de la Arquidiócesis y luego por porque las cartas dejan ver su responsabilidad formativa.
La discapacidad en el lenguaje o el lenguaje para la discapacidad
Authors: Campos Gorety Margarita
Published: August 2022

Este artículo tiene por objetivo aclarar dudas sobre los términos adecuados para referirse a las personas con discapacidad y la manera correcta de hacer mención a su condición, sin hacerlo de manera peyorativa y evitar causar ofensas o malestar, por el desconocimiento generalizado que existe sobre los vocablos pertinentes. El método que se siguió para ello fue realizar un recorrido de las distintas visiones que se han tenido sobre la discapacidad a lo largo de la historia y que desembocan en los modelos o paradigmas que actualmente describen esa realidad, así como la influencia que ejercen en el lenguaje que se utiliza. Además, se presenta una lista de los términos usados para referirse a la discapacidad, se analizó cada una de las palabras peyorativas de uso común para descartar su utilización y hacer mención del término adecuado según cada caso. A través de este escrito, se reflexiona que las palabras van más allá de una designación, son un reflejo del pensamiento de una sociedad que vive un momento histórico específico, y por ello, es necesario transformar las percepciones sobre la discapacidad desde el lenguaje hasta el entorno, así como crear un escenario inclusivo que no tenga barreras implica ir más allá de los elementos arquitéctonicos o estructurales. Esto implica crear un trato humano desde las palabras y el uso del lenguaje que refleje la igualdad y la solidaridad con los miembros de una sociedad.
Belajar dalam Perspektif Psikologi dan Islam
Authors: Sarnoto Ahmad Zain
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini untuk mengungkap konsepsi Belajar dalam perspektif psikkologi dan Islam, belajar adalah kegiatan yang berproses dan merupakan unsur yang sangat fundamental dalam setiap kegiatan penyelenggaraan jenis dan jenjang pendidikan. Ini berarti bahwa berhasil atau gagalnya pencapaian tujuan pendidikan itu amat tergantung pada proses belajar yang dialami siswa, baik ketika ia berada di sekolah maupun dilingkungan rumah atau keluarganya sendiri. Teori belajar adalah teori yang pragmatik dan eklektik. Teori dengan sifat demikian ini hampir dipastikan tidak pernah mempunyai sifat ekstrim. Tidak ada teori belajar yang secara ekstrim memperhatikan siswa saja, guru saja, kurikulum saja, dan sebagainya.

Penelitian ini pendekatannya melalui metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan data kepustakaan tanpa data statistik seperti pada metode kuantitatif, sehingga kegiataannya sering disebut sebagai library research.

Secara umum hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa pandangan kognitif melihat belajar sebagai sesuatu yang aktif. Mereka berinisiatif mencari pengalaman untuk belajar, mencari informasi untuk menyelesaikan masalah, mengatur kembali, dan mengorganisasi apa yang telah ada, sedangkan dalam perspektif Islam, belajar merupakan kewajiban bagi setiap muslim dalam rangka memperoleh ilmu dan pengetahuan sehingga dejarat kehidupannya meningkat. Hal ini dinyatakan dalam al-Qur’an surat al-Mujadilah ayat 11 “….Allah akan menginggikan orang-orang yang beriman diantaramu dan orang-orang yang diberi ilmu pengetahuan beberapa derajat ..”. Ilmu dalam hal ini tentu saja berupa pengetahuan yang relevan dengan tuntutan zaman dan bermanfaat bagi kehidupan manusia
KEPEMIMPINAN PADA LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN DALAM PEMBINAAN PROFESIONALISME GURU
Authors: Sarnoto Ahmad Zain , Gunadi Nanang
Published: August 2022

Kepemimpinan  pendidikan adalah kemampuan menggerakkan semua personil satuan pendidikan dalam melaksanakan tugas pembelajaran sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip pedagogik atau tindakan (tingkah laku) di antara individu-individu dan kelompok-kelompok yang menyebabkan mereka bergerak ke arah tercapainya tujuan-tujuan pendidikan

Tanggung jawab guru tersebut pada gilirannya menuntut manajemen sekolah untuk secara sinambung mengembangkan profesionalitas guru, lantaran bukan saja pada satu sisi subject matter jadi bertambah luas, namun mengajar itu sendiri jadi lebih kompleks dan lebih menantang. Siswa sebagai mitra guru dalam mengembangkan ilmu, yang pada dirinya memiliki rasa tanggung jawab untuk lebih berhasil dan lebih baik dari generasi sebelumnya, merupakan sisi lain yang menantang guru untuk lebih berhasil dan lebih baik dari generasi sebelumnya, merupakan sisi lain yang menantang guru untuk selalu memberi materi yang relevan  dan up-to-date
Edukasi Maternal Perspektif Al-Qur’an
Authors: Sarnoto Ahmad Zain , Siregar Riadi Jannah
Published: August 2022

Maternal  education in the Qur'an can be understood in the sense of: Education about being a mother relating to the role of the mother during pregnancy and postnatal child care, including maternal education which includes the role of the mother in the public and domestic environments

The process of education stages of maternal education which consists of three stages, namely: 1. Pre-marital period, is education for women (also for men) to understand about how to find a partner in accordance with his teachings. about the Qur'an and hadith, mental readiness in facing marriage and getting offspring; 2. Prenatal period, namely mental readiness education, awareness of maintaining physical health, including maternal efforts to build emotional closeness and spiritual education to prospective babies while still in the womb. It aims to develop and develop innate potential in the form of spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social intelligence; and 3. Post-delivery, namely education that includes breastfeeding education to understand the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for children's health, shape the character of children, help children in building social relations and independence, and oversee the process of children's education both formally, informally and informally
Effect of media on seed germination of Cupaniopsis anacardioides (A. Rich.) Radlk.
Authors: Bahar Nawa
Published: August 2022

Cupaniopsis anacardioides is an exotic species and native to Australia. Seeds matured in the month of June. For best germination performance, three media were tested namely Top of Paper, Between Paper and Sand. Maximum germination and vigour index were recorded in top of Paper Medium.
Axonal polyneuropathy as initial presentation of lupus in a 15-year-old male teenager Case report
Authors: MBONDA Paul , NKORO Grace , GAMS Daniel , FOGANG Yannick , KUATE Callixte
Published: August 2022

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune systemic disease, of the connectivitis group. This condition particularly affects young women between the ages of 20 and 40. Several systems are affected during the disease including the nervous system where central damage is more described than peripheral damage. We report here the case of a 15 year old male teenager with systemic lupus erythematosus whose initial clinical manifestation was acute inflammatory axonal polyneuropathy. This diagnosis was made on the basis of allodynia predominantly in gloves and socks with clinical examination of bilateral peripheral neurogenic syndrome predominant in both lower limbs all associated with fever. The electroneuromyogram showed signs of sensory and motor impairment (more marked in sensory) of the axonal type in both lower limbs, compatible with polyneuropathy. The patient developed several skin lesions such as erythematous and scaly patches on the extremities, and purpuric macules of the palms of hands. All the antibodies tested in the blood came back positive and the skin biopsy described a proliferation of vascular capillaries with a fibrous and myxoid wall, dissociated by inflammatory cells, suggesting inflammatory involvement. Under treatment with hydroxychloroquine and corticosteroids, the patient presented a marked improvement in the general condition as well as on the functional level with regression of sensory and motor disorders.
Fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid lesions and thyroid profile – a correlative study
Authors: Dhar Shibashish , Banerjee Alpana , Datta Abhijit
Published: August 2022

Introduction
The Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a simple, safe, cost-effective minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing thyroid nodules/swelling. Clinicians usually evaluate thyroid function by estimating T3, T4 and TSH level for therapeutic planning. In this study the importance of FNAC in the diagnosis of thyroid diseases was evaluated and FNAC findings were correlated with clinical features and thyroid profile.
Materials and Methods
The study was designed as prospective cross-sectional hospital based (laboratory investigation) study for 2 months duration (from 17th July, 2017 to 16th September, 2017). Fifty cases of thyroid swelling attending Pathology Department for FNAC were included in the study. For Each case thyroid profile was done.
Result
Total 50 patients of thyroid swelling were included in the study, out of which 46 were female (92%) and 4 were male (8%). Male to female ratio was 1:12.5. Mean age was 45.44 ±16.02 years. Out of 50 patients 35 (70%) had diffuse thyroid swelling, 9 (18%) had left lobe and 6 (12%) had right lobe involvement. All the 50 patients with thyroid lesion had a common complaint of neck swelling. Some had associated dysphagia (12 cases, 24%) and/ or dyspnoea (6 cases, 12%), and only 2 had hoarseness of voice. Among 38 cases of non-neoplastic lesions colloid goitre was the commonest comprising 20 cases (52.63%), followed by 11 cases ( 28.95%) lymphocytic thyroiditis, 4 cases (10.53%) of granulomatous thyroiditis and 3 cases (7.89%) of follicular hyperplasia. Among 12 cases of neoplastic lesions papillary carcinoma was the commonest consisting of 7 cases (58.33%), followed by follicular neoplasm (4 cases, 33.33%) and 1 case of Hurthle cell neoplasm. Most of the colloid goitre cases were euthyroid (60%), lymphocytic thyroiditis was commonly associated with hypothyroidism (45.5% cases), and most cases of granulomatous thyroiditis were euthyroid (50%). All the patients with follicular hyperplasia had hyperthyroidism.
Most of the cases with papillary carcinoma were in euthyroid (3 of 7, 42.86%) and followed by subclinical hypothyroid state (2cases, 28.57%) and one case of each hypothyroidism and subclinical hyperthyroidism. Follicular neoplasm was commonly associated with euthyroid state (75% cases). One case of Hurthle cell neoplasm had hyperthyroidism.
Conclusion
Thyroid gland being superficial, it is easy to perform fine needle aspiration. Similar thyroid disease shows variable hormone profile in different patient and different stages of the disease. Hence, FNAC of thyroid lesions in conjunction thyroid hormonal analysis helps in proper assessment and management of patients with thyroid lesion.
Systematic review/Meta Analysis of Moxibustion in the Treatment of Functional Constipation based on Radar Plot Multivariate Evaluation of
Literature Quality
Authors: Mao Qiang , Liu Huilin , Luo Guofeng , Li Peiling , Wu Desheng , Zhang Xiaoming , Zhou Xingchen , Yang Yanan , Huang Guoming , Li Ziru , Zhou Shuisheng , Yang Rui , Xiao Qi , Jiao Lin , Chi Zhenhai
Published: August 2022

Objective: The multiple evaluation method of radar map was used to evaluate the literature quality of systematic evaluation /meta analysis of moxibustion therapy for functional constipation, providing clear and reliable evidence for the majority of users. Methods: The retrieval strategy was developed and perfected, and the quality of literature was evaluated from six aspects: publication time, design type, AMSTAR score, PRISMA score, heterogeneity and publication bias.Results: Finally, 5 literature that met the established requirements were included, and the publication years were concentrated from 2018 to 2021. Randomized controlled trials accounted for a large proportion of design types, AMSTAR scores ranged from 12 to 23, PRISMA scores ranged from 21 to 40, and the average rank score of 5 literature was 3.43. Among them, the literature quality of xuan Yichen and Wu Xinyu was relatively good, with balanced and stable scores in all dimensions, while the treatment of the rest was poor (mainly manifested in: the literature retrieval strategy was not comprehensive enough; The existence of heterogeneity was not satisfactorily explained and discussed; Lack of reporting on research funding and funding sources; Lack of literature search and screening flow chart reports in study selection; The characteristics of the literature are not fully reported). Most literature have low homogeneity and publication bias.Conclusion: Systematic evaluation/Meta Analysis of moxibustion therapy for functional constipation the quality of literature needs to be further improved, especially the quality of methodology and reportage. The radar chart shows the data in a concise, intuitive and clear way, which is worthy of wide application in various specialties of traditional Chinese medicine.
Le partage du financement des services de l’agglomération de Montréal en 2020: État des lieux, analyse et éléments de comparaison
Authors: Vaillancourt François , Magnan Michel
Published: August 2022

Ce texte se divise en quatre parties. La première présente l’agglomération de Montréal, ses dépenses et ses mécanismes de financement. L’agglomération crée en 2006 couvre le territoire administratif de l’île de Montréal. Ce territoire englobe la Ville de Montréal (qui regroupe 88% de la population) et 15 municipalités de banlieue. En 2020, les principales dépenses de l’agglomération comprennent les services policiers (28%), le transport en commun (25%), le service d’incendie (16%) et le service d’eau (10%). Son financement se fait par quotes-parts. Ces dernières reflètent à plus de 90 % la répartition de la richesse foncière entre les municipalités membres. Les municipalités de banlieue s’exprimant par leur association jugent leur contribution au financement des dépenses d’agglomération trop élevée. La deuxième partie du rapport présente les grands principes pouvant être utilisés pour choisir le mode de financement des services publics. On y examine comment les services de l’agglomération génèrent plus ou moins d’externalités et correspondent plus ou moins à la notion de bien collectif. La troisième partie présente des exemples de formule de partage des coûts entre municipalités pour cinq services publics : police, incendie, transport en commun, matières résiduelles et eau. La dernière partie indique que l’insatisfaction des banlieues ne s’explique pas par une détérioration de leur situation à travers le temps. L’utilisation de la population dans le calcul des quotes-parts ne constitue pas une pratique plus équitable que les valeurs foncières, mais peut représenter un compromis advenant un nouveau partage de la charge fiscale entre les municipalités.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS PROSES PENCAIRAN DANA PADA KANTOR PELAYANAN PAJAK PRATAMA BEKASI UTARA
Authors: Natrion
Published: August 2022

ABSTRAK

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat apakah variabel pengawasan, Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM), Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) serta Sistem Informasi mempengaruhi efektifitas proses pencairan dana pada KPP Pratama Bekasi Utara. Desain penelitian adalah penelitian klausal, untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat dan sifat hubungan sebab-akibat. Adapun populasi dan sampel adalah Pejabat Pembuat Komitmen (PPK) dari Satuan Kerja serta Rekanan yang terdaftar dilingkungan KPPN Bekasi.  Jenis data, berupa data primer yang diperoleh langsung dari sumber asli (tanpa melalui perantara) dengan teknik pembagian kuisioner secara online. Adapun metode analisis data yang digunakan untuk menguji penelitian ini berupa analsis statistik deskriptif, uji validiatas, uji reabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi linear berganda serta pengujian hipotesis. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini bahwa Variabel Pengawasan, Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM), Standar Operasioanl Prosedur (SOP), tidak berpengaruh dalam efektifitas proses pencairan dana, akan tetapi variabel Sistem Informasi mempengaruhi kegiatan efektifitas proses pencairan dana pada Kantor Pelayanan pajak Pratama Bekasi Utara
DETERMINAN YANG MEMPENGARUHI AUDIT DELAY PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Nia Tresnawaty
Published: August 2022

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the determinants of audit delay for the manufacturing industry on the IDX. The research was conducted by researchers using causal, there are 166 manufacturing industries on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2021. The procedure in determining the sample used is to use criteria and data that are suitable for testing 146 companies with a sample of 438. The type of data is secondary data, the variables studied consist of Company Age, KAP Reputation and Auditor Opinion which are independent variables, while Audit delay is a variable. dependent. The method used in this research is logistic regression. This research shows that the firm age and KAP size variables do not affect audit delay, while auditor's opinion affects audit delay.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN E-SPT PPN DAN E-FAKTUR TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK DENGAN KEMAMPUAN INTERNET SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: Simarmata Jahormin , Laili Isrofatul
Published: August 2022

This research aims to determine partially the application of the e-SPT PPN and the e-tax invoice effects on taxpayers compliance with internet capabilities as a moderating variable. The populations on this research are taxable entrepreneurs on Prama Tax Office Gambir Tiga  Jakarta, who are still active in 2021 that  uses the e-SPT PPN and e-tax invoice application. Sampling technics using the simple random sampling with totally 86 respondents. Data analyzed with multiple linier regression using tools of SPSS, 26 version . The result  of this research sow that partially  the application of e-SPT PPN and e-tax invoice has significant effect on tax compliance, while the internet skilled does not moderating e-SPT PPN and e-tax invoice application on taxpayer compliance.
A Review of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of the Medicinal Plant: Khaya Senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss
Authors: Aondongu Tyoapine Daniel , Victory Promise Chinecherem , Yusuf Alhassan , Badamasi Aisha Muhammad
Published: August 2022

Khaya senegalensis is a well known medicinal plant, widely distributed in Savannah regions and commonly called African mahogany or dry zone mahogany. The plant is known for various medicinal properties in traditional medicinal system and is used to attenuate a variety of diseases. K. senegalensis is reported to contain a variety of bioactive compounds in its different organs including alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, and phenols. Extensive studies on K. senegalensis revealed its antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity activity, hepatoprotective activity, antioxidant activity and wound healing activity among several other pharmacological activities. This literature review, based on the multiple researches on K. senegalensis integrated information concerning the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of the plant which will promote better understanding of the medicinal values, useful to researchers for further study.
Effects of English Proficiency on Caucasian Face Gender Perception by Chinese-English Bilinguals: Evidence from ERP
Authors: Zhou Xinan , Ji Yifei
Published: August 2022

Chinese and English differ in the encoding of biological gender in the spoken forms of 3rd person singular pronouns. Linguistic relativity theories predict that structural differences across languages are accompanied with differences in non-linguistic cognition. However, the pronoun difference between the two languages seems so trivial that its influence on gender perception is unbelievable except with empirical support. The present study conducted an ERP experiment with native speakers of Chinese learning English as a foreign language and differing in English proficiency. The odd-ball paradigm was used to examine whether L2 proficiency would influence how these Chinese-English bilinguals perform on Caucasian face gender perception. The experiment yielded null effect of L2 proficiency on the vMMN that was elicited for the gender category, as well as the control age category. The results suggest that the difference in the pronoun encoding of biological gender between Chinese and English may not influence gender perception in the nonlinguistic context, although it is not surprising considering the triviality of such cross-linguistic difference and the widespread gender binary opposition in daily life.
Challenges Faced by Students During the Covid-19 Lockdown: Rethinking the Governance of Higher Education in Cameroon
Authors: Etomes Sophie Ekume
Published: August 2022

Change which is inevitable due to the changing needs of individuals and the society usually comes with some challenges. Knowledge and understanding of these challenges are relevant for effective implementation and efficient outcome. This study examined the extent to which challenges faced by students during the lockdown period will inform policy makers on restructuring the governance of higher education in Cameroon. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design of quantitative approach. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 1029 postgraduate students. The statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 23.0, frequency counts and percentage were used to analyse the closed-ended questions while the thematic approach was used to analyse the open-ended questions. The Spearman’s rho test which is a non-parametric test was used to test the hypothesis. Results revealed that lockdown period significantly affected students’ learning in higher education institutions in Cameroon and this effect was very strong justified with an R-square value of 0.826, P = 0.000, far < 0.05 and a high Chi-Square value of 964.612 at a degree of freedom of 81. This effect is related to the challenges faced with respect to knowledge and skills in online learning, access to online resources and management of online studies.
Ciudadanía preparada en un país sísmico: Reflexiones sobre cómo imaginamos el próximo “gran terremoto” en Chile
Authors: Romero Jorge E. , Vergara-Pinto Francisca
Published: August 2022

El día 4 de mayo de 2022 se registraron más de 30 sismos en la región de Coquimbo, Chile, algunos de ellos de magnitud 5.0, lo que despertó la preocupación de los habitantes de la zona de Los Vilos y alrededores, incluso de otras regiones del país, y la atención por parte de científicos. No obstante, ya desde hace algunos años se viene advirtiendo1 la posibilidad de un gran terremoto en el futuro, precisamente en la misma zona. Como sociedad chilena, se suele decir que estamos acostumbrados a los sismos, y eventualmente cuando sucede una serie de sismos en un periodo breve de tiempo, nos preguntamos si desembocará en un terremoto de mayor magnitud. Si nada ocurre, viene la calma momentánea, y la pregunta puede disiparse. Sin embargo, el monitoreo sísmico es permanente, tanto como la conciencia de que vivimos en un país sísmico [...]
Collections & Collectors: 14. The Manchester Museum
Authors: Eager Michael , Preece Rosemary
Published: August 2022

The following notes provide an outline of the history of the Museum, its scope and services, and of some of its more important collections. Emphasis has been placed on the last twenty-five years, that is since Jackson (1952) compiled a list of type and figured specimens in the Department of Geology. Since this time the growth of both figured and cited specimens, especially amongst material added to the collections, has made a list considerably beyond the scope of an article for the Newsletter.
Fossil Forgeries: 'complete' Belemnite animals from the Posidonia shales of Holzmaden
Authors: Wiesenauer Ewald
Published: August 2022

Complete specimens show the relationship of arm hooks ("Onyahites"), soft body with muscles and ink sack ("Acanthoteuthis"), conotheca and rostrum (Odontobelus) and the particular conditions favoring their preservation.
Delivery Order Information System in Raya Family Restaurant Based On Android Application
Authors: Wati Rina , Andriyani Novita , Susilowati Tri
Published: August 2022

The development of information technology and communication facilitates and accelerates access to information we need as well as facilitates corporate or individual transactions for business purposes. The development of the culinary world resulted in entrepreneurs competing to open restaurants or restaurants. Family Raya restaurant is a field of business or company that is still developing so it needs to be designed an information system. The information system is useful for providing management information in making decisions and also for carrying out company operations. The purpose of this research is to make it easier for customers who want to order a food menu simply by accessing the application with an Android-based cellphone. It is hoped that more customers will later buy Family Raya cuisine and of course the benefits will be even greater. Therefore, an Android-based Application information system is needed. The method used in this study is the waterfall model which has several stages, namely design, analysis, design, coding, test and maintenance. The supporting software used is MIT App Inventor, Java, CSS3, HTML5. Based on the results of the implementation it was concluded that this application can facilitate customers to order food and increase profits at Rumah Raya Family Restaurant.
Design and Development of Lampung Script Educational Game
Authors: Irawan Agus , Mukodimah Siti , Martin Afrizal , Ervika Yunaida
Published: August 2022

Some students think that Lampung script learning is boring because the method of delivery is still using book media so that children have difficulty understanding and memorizing it, current technological developments are increasingly interesting to be further developed, because all of them switch to using information technology, one of which is information technology. namely Gadgets, children prefer to spend time using Gadgets every day just to play games and not to study. Because according to what they know, learning is only based on book media, so a Design and Build system for learning Android -based Educational Game learning applications in the application has many options for recognizing the Lampung script, writing , and playing the Lampung script. This makes it easier for teachers and students to learn at school and at home. So that it attracts children's learning interest using Gadget.
Evaluation the Effect of Adding Silanized Silicon Dioxide Nano Filler and Carbon Nanotube Composite on Some Properties of Heat Cured Acrylic Denture Base Material
Authors: Fatihallah Abdalbasit , Jani Ghasak
Published: August 2022

The mechanical properties of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) are still far from ideal to fulfill the perfect mechanical requirements for dental applications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of addition of silanized silicon dioxide Nano filler (SiO2) and carbon nanotube on some properties of heat cured acrylic resin denture base material.Materials and methods: One hundred sixty (160) prepared specimens were divided into 4 groups according to the tests, each group consisted of 40 specimens and these were subdivided into 4 groups (unreinforced heat cured acrylic resin as control group),reinforced acrylic resin with (1%wt carbon nanotube and 3%wt silanized silicon dioxide) group and reinforced acrylic with(1.5%wt carbon nanotube and 5%wt silanized silicon dioxide)and reinforced acrylic with (1.5%wt carbon nanotube and 7%wt silanized silicon dioxide) .The tensile strength, transverse strength, indentation hardness(shore D), water sorption and solubility were investigated . The results were statistically analyzed using ANOVA test with LSD multiple comparisons.Results: The result of this study shows a highly significant increase in tensile strength, surface hardness, transverse strength and significant decrease water sorption and water solubility with studied groups (the addition of carbon nanotube and silanized silicon dioxide) to PMMA than control group, also the best results were obtained with acrylic resin reinforced with(1.5%wt carbon nanotube and 5%wt silanized silicon dioxide).Conclusion: The addition of a mixture of carbon nanotube (1.5%wt) and silanized nano silicon dioxide (5%wt) to PMMA acrylic resins improves its mechanical and physical properties.
Avaliação da qualidade acústica no entorno do Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF)
Authors: Croce Bruna Del Priore , Torres Julio Cesar Boscher
Published: August 2022

As condições acústicas dentro de um hospital devem garantir o conforto necessário para o desenvolvimento de suas atividades, sem que haja incômodo devido ao ruído externo ou interno. O presente artigo propõe uma análise do impacto do ruído emitido pelo tráfego rodoviário sobre o Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho/HUCFF, localizado no campus Fundão da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). A pesquisa tem a finalidade aferir os níveis de ruído provenientes do tráfego rodoviário no hospital universitário e avaliar se os níveis de pressão sonora no interior da edificação encontram-se adequados para os pacientes e profissionais que atuam no hospital. Os resultados mostraram que, para todos os pontos de medição avaliados nas fachadas, o edifício está exposto a níveis de pressão sonora acima dos recomendados pela legislação federal, excedendo em aproximadamente 10 dB(A). Contudo, considerando o isolamento das fachadas e o posicionamento da edificação em relação às principais vias, não verificou-se uma situação significativamente crítica em relação ao ruído devido ao tráfego.
Tubo de impedância para baixas frequências: construção e validação
Authors: Thomazelli Rodolfo , Bertoli Stelamaris Rolla
Published: August 2022

Para a determinação dos coeficientes de absorção sonora de materiais acústicos existem métodos consagrados, como os empregados em câmara reverberante e em tubo de impedância. Para o desenvolvimento de materiais de absorção sonora, os métodos empregados em tubo de impedância – dentre os quais se destacam o de onda estacionária e o de função de transferência – são mais vantajosos por necessitarem de amostras comparativamente menores. O método de função de transferência é considerado mais prático quanto aos processos de medição pois permite a obtenção do coeficiente de absorção sonora sob uma faixa contínua de frequência. Os autores do presente artigo estão desenvolvendo pesquisa acerca de absorvedores de Helmholtz para atuar em frequências inferiores a 100 Hz. Devido as particularidades do objeto, para a respectiva caracterização acústica foi necessário construir um tubo de impedância configurado a fim de receber o método da função de transferência, e apto a atender as dimensões das amostras e a faixa de frequências almejadas. Esse artigo tem com objetivo apresentar os fundamentos teóricos e os requisitos técnicos que foram utilizados no desenvolvimento do aparato, bem como o respectivo processo de construção. Consta também no artigo o processo de validação do aparato, com o qual mostrou-se que o mesmo fornece resultados com desvio médio de 1,9 Hz em relação a previsão de modelo teórico consagrado.
ROBOT YARDIMLI CERRAHİ GİRİŞİMLERDE İKİNCİ GÜVENLİ CERRAHİ KONTROL LİSTESİ KULLANIMININ ÖNEMİ (THE SECOND “TIME-OUT”)
Authors: KILINÇ AKMAN Esra , BALCI Fatma , KANAN Nevin
Published: August 2022

Teknolojideki önemli gelişmeler cerrahi süreçleri de etkileyerek ameliyatlarda yeni tekniklerin kullanılmasına olanak sağladı. Ameliyatlarda geleneksel yöntemlerin yanı sıra robotlar da kullanılmaya başlandı. Robotların kullanılmasıyla gerçekleştirilen cerrahi girişimler “Robotik Cerrahi” olarak adlandırılmakta olup, insanlık için yeni ufuklar açan ve sürekli gelişen güncel bir teknolojidir. Robotik cerrahi, daha az kan kaybı, daha düşük transfüzyon hızı ve kısa iyileşme süresi gibi avantajları nedeniyle hastalar, cerrahlar ve hemşireler için birçok avantaja sahiptir. Hemşirelerin, teknolojik gelişmeleri takip ederek uyum sağlamaları ve profesyonel hemşirelik rollerini artırmaları beklenmektedir. Robotik cerrahide diğer önemli konu da hasta güvenliği olup, hastanın pozisyonu özel bir endişe kaynağıdır. Robotik cerrahi sonrası gelişebilecek komplikasyonlar, hasta pozisyonunun uygun olmaması ve hasta güvenliğinin tam sağlanmamasından kaynaklanabilir. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü’nün 2008 yılında yayınladığı güvenli cerrahi kontrol listesinde yer alan “time-out”un uygulanması ile perioperatif süreçte morbidite ve mortalitede azalma olduğu belirlenmiştir. Robotik cerrahi ameliyatlarında, ameliyat başladıktan 3-4 saat sonra “time-out” un tekrar uygulanmasıyla gelişebilecek komplikasyonlar önlenebilmektedir. Bu makalede robotik cerrahide ikinci güvenli cerrahi kontrol listesinin ülkemiz koşullarına uyarlanması amaçlandı.
TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA COMO RECURSO PARA MELHORIA DA APRENDIZAGEM DE EDUCANDOS COM DEFICIÊNCIAS
Authors: Souza Adelice Pereira , Aguiar Denise Regina da Costa
Published: August 2022

Introdução: As deficiências são definidas legalmente em cinco grandes categorias: física, auditiva, visual, mental (intelectual), múltipla. Com objetivo de ofertar atendimento adequado a todos os estudantes com deficiência, o Ministério da Educação (MEC) introduziu o Serviço de Tecnologia Assistiva nas escolas públicas por meio do Programa “Salas de Recursos Multifuncionais”. As Salas de Recursos Multifuncionais são espaços onde o professor especializado, realiza o “Atendimento Educacional Especializado. (AEE) para educandos com deficiência, no contraturno escolar. Esse atendimento tem como função identificar, elaborar e organizar recursos pedagógicos e de acessibilidade que eliminem as barreiras para a plena participação dos educandos, considerando suas necessidades específicas. Objetivos: O objetivo central foi investigar a importância do uso da tecnologia assistiva como um recurso para a melhoria da aprendizagem dos educandos na escola. Material e Métodos:  A metodologia utilizada foi uma revisão bibliográfica. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi desenvolvida com revisão de literatura por meio de livros, artigos, pesquisa em documentos legais e oficiais sobre o tema proposto. Resultados e Discussões: A Tecnologia Assistiva é desenvolvida para simplificar as atividades do cotidiano e favorecer a autonomia do educando, por meio de instrumentos que facilitam o desempenho em funções pretendidas e promove a ampliação de uma habilidade funcional, para que todos possam ter acesso ao ambiente escolar com qualidade. Conclusões: Pode-se concluir que a Tecnologia Assistiva favorece a tomada de consciência do educando com deficiência, como um sujeito capaz, potente, criativo, que consegue realizar suas tarefas sem a ajuda de outras pessoas, que se sente mais seguro e confiante, havendo assim uma melhora significativa no seu aprendizado.
Government Allocation and Economic Growth: An Empirical Evidence from States in Malaysia
Authors: Radzuan Mohd Azrin Shameen Mohd
Published: August 2022

Academic researchers are still interested in government fiscal management and its economic consequences. The impact of federal government fiscal policy on the economy has gotten a lot of attention. Nonetheless, little is known about state-level fiscal management. The main goal of this research is to investigate the relationship between state government fiscal and economic growth across Malaysia's states. We also investigate the economic impact of the federal government's contribution on each state's budget allocation. We identified disparities in federal funding. We use a panel dataset that spans 13 Malaysian states and ten years, from 2008 to 2017. We found that government spending drives growth in domestic products for most state governments using the panel autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model. The Granger causality test reveals that state government spending and federal allocation to states significantly impact Malaysian state economic growth. In general, our empirical evidence backs up Wagner's theory.
A Study of Special Autonomy Policy and Its Effect on Aceh Community Welfare in Indonesia
Authors: Safrida Safrida , Lestari Rachmatika , Maulida Desi
Published: August 2022

The management of special autonomy funds in Lhokseumawe City has not worked well, all market infrastructure development that uses the autonomy fund cannot prosper the community, and infrastructure development until now is still abandoned and cannot be used for community needs. The purpose of this study is to investigate the policy of the Lhokseumawe City government in the management of Aceh special autonomy funds. Also, to identify the management of Aceh's special autonomy funds in the field of market infrastructure is on target or not. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type analysis. The results showed that the policy of the Lhokseumawe City government in the management of market infrastructure through special autonomy funds included actors involved in the process of preparing special autonomy budgets, namely Badan Perencana Pembangunan Daerah (BAPPEDA) and also Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Kab/Kota (DPRK), while the actors involved in market development that is Dinas Perindustrian Perdagangan dan Koperasi (DISPERINDAGKOP), and Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (SATPOL PP). In conclusion, this study indicated that Lhokseumawe city government policy in the process of preparing the autonomy budget did not involve street vendors and the surrounding community as direct stakeholders. Market development planning programs are carried out in a "top-down" manner so that the impact on the resulting program is not appropriate to the needs and cannot be felt directly by the community. The development of market infrastructure using special autonomy funds is less felt by the community, this is because planning does not involve the community and is mostly not by the needs of the community, so in the field, the community rejects the help of this market development. The recommendation given in this study is that there must be community involvement in the Musyawarah Rencana Pembangunan (MUSREMBANG).
Bibliography and index of the New Mexico Geological Society guidebooks,1950-1963
Authors: Ash Sidney R.
Published: August 2022

The New Mexico Geological Society has published 14 guidebooks in connection with the field conferences that it has held annually since 1950. These guidebooks contain about 400 articles, notes, abstracts, and road logs concerning the geology and natural history of the several areas considered during the Field conferences in parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. Some of the articles contain new information whereas others are compilations or reviews of old data which, in some cases, have been brought up to date. Other articles contain the only modern geologic information on certain areas. Although the road logs are of particular value to the newcomer, they can be useful to the "old hand" as well. Thus, the guidebooks and the material they contain can not be ignored by any geologist working in this region, and it is hoped that the following bibliography and index will facilitate mining this wealth of information. All of the articles, notes, and abstracts contained in the guidebooks are listed and indexed below. The road logs are not listed or indexed but their routes are shown on the Figure (in pocket). I am grateful to all who have assisted me in the preparation of this bibliography. In particular, I should like to acknowledge the helpful suggestions of Doctors Elmer H. Boltz, Wolfgang Elston, Fred Kuellmer, Stuart A. Northrop,and Mr. Charles B. Read; the careful typing of the manuscript by Mrs. Mary Paul; and the drafting of figure 1 by Mrs. Diana Boltz.
Environmental geology and hydrology in New Mexico
Authors: Wells Stephen G. , Lambert Wayne
Published: August 2022

New Mexico encompasses four physiographic provinces with diverse geologic, hydrologic, and vegetative characteristics: rolling grassland plains, elongate desert basins, high semiarid plateaus, and towering forested mountains. Much of this land occurs within zones of transition from one landscape or climatic type to another, creating an especially fragile natural environment. New Mexico is a state with abundant and rich energy and mineral resources including oil, gas, coal, uranium, copper, molybdenum, gypsum, and sand and gravel as well as geothermal, solar, and wind resources. Add to this setting a variety of people with different industrial and agricultural endeavors, cultural backgrounds, and political pursuits, and it is easy to see that New Mexico is a state with an ample share of environmental geologic and hydrologic concerns. The interactions of humans with the geologic and hydrologic environment has been a fact of life since humans first set foot in what is now New Mexico. These interactions range from the attempt of Indians to halt the fall of Threatening Rock in Chaco Canyon several hundred years ago to the recent attempts of scientists to evaluate the suitability of bedded salt in southeastern New Mexico for the long-term disposal of radioactive wastes. As noted by Hawley and Love in this volume, the hallmark of environmental geology and hydrology is the gathering and presenting of scientific information to the public. The application of geology and hydrology as a means of maximizing advantageous use of the natural environment and minimizing adverse environmental changes requires a scientifically sound data base. W. C. Mendenhall, fifth Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, stated simply "There can be no applied science unless there is science to apply." In order to maintain a proper stewardship of our geologic and hydrologic resources, we must continue in our endeavors to acquire, analyze, and communicate scientific information.