bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A multiple strategy for plant species identification using images of leaf texture
Authors: Rosa da Silva Nubia , da Silva Sergio , Farias Douglas
Published: March 2022

In our planet there are thousands of plant species, being important to catalog these to help in the biodiversity preservation. However, identifying various plant species is not an easy task, even for specialists. Methods of computer vision for identifying plant species are interesting solutions for these difficulties. This work aims to analyze the efficiency of texture feature extraction methods applied in the identification of plant species by means of images of its leaves. For this, different texture descriptors were applied in three different databases. The obtained results indicate that local phase quantization (LPQ)-based methods achieve great efficiency and robustness. Additionally, the combination of LPQ-based methods with a segmentation based fractal texture analysis (SFTA) has increased the correct classification rate in all databases.
A Multiresolution Adaptive Wavelet Method for Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
Authors: Matous Karel
Published: March 2022

Modern computational science and engineering applications are inherently multiphysics and multiscale. Therefore, novel algorithms are required to solve partial differential equations (PDEs) with features evolving on a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. In this work, we propose a wavelet-based method which is ideally suited for problems developing localized structures, which might occur intermittently anywhere in the computational domain, or change their locations and scales in space and time. Wavelet-based numerical methods have been shown to be efficient for modeling multiscale and multiphysics problems because they provide spatial adaptivity through the use of multiresolution basis functions. In our work, we develop the Multiresolution Wavelet Toolkit (MRWT) that requires far fewer unknowns than other algorithms when applied to problems with a great range of spatial and temporal scales. In addition, the computational grid can be refined locally and our a priori error estimates safeguard the accuracy of the numerical solution. MRWT is designed to execute in a hybrid CPU/GPU environment and scale to  10^3-10^4 cores. Consequently, MRWT provides high fidelity simulations with significant data compression. We explain how this technique uses differentiable wavelet basis functions and second-generation wavelets, to solve nonlinear PDEs on finite domains. Moreover, we provide a priori error estimates for the wavelet representation of fields, their derivatives, and the aliasing errors associated with the nonlinear terms in PDEs. Then, by projecting fields and spatial derivative operators onto the wavelet basis, our estimates are used to construct a sparse multiresolution spatial discretization which guarantees the prescribed accuracy for each field. Additionally, MRWT utilizes a predictor-corrector procedure within the time advancement loop to dynamically adapt the computational grid, maintaining the prescribed accuracy of the solutions of the PDEs as they evolve. We show verification of the MRWT algorithm, demonstrating mathematical correctness and physics simulation capabilities. Furthermore, spatial convergence is achieved at a rate which agrees with a priori estimates. Finally, we apply MRWT to problems with shocks in gasses and to high-strain rate damage nucleation and propagation in nonlinear solids.
Developing automated methods to detect and match face and voice biometrics in child sexual abuse videos
Authors: Westlake Bryce , Brewer Russell
Published: March 2022

The proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is outpacing law enforcement’s ability to address the problem. In response, investigators are increasingly integrating automated software tools into their investigations. These tools can detect or locate files containing CSAM, and extract information contained within these files to identify both victims and offenders. Software tools using biometric systems have shown promise in this area but are limited in their utility due to a reliance on a single biometric cue (namely, the face). This research seeks to improve current investigative practices by developing a software prototype that uses both faces and voices to match victims and offenders across CSAM videos. This paper describes the development of this prototype and the results of a performance test conducted on a database of CSAM. Future directions for this research are also discussed.
Suzuki - $(\mathcal{Z}_{\psi}(\alpha,\beta))$ - type rational contractions
Authors: V M L Himabindu
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we obtain a unique common fixed point results by using Suzuki - $(\mathcal{Z}_{\psi}(\alpha,\beta))$ - type rational contractive mappings in metric spaces. Also we give an example which supports our main theorem.
Biochemical Composition and Microorganisms Associated with Senilia senilis (Linnaeus, 1758) in Mangrove Swamps of Iko Estuary, Southeast, Nigeria
Authors: Imefon Udo Udo  , Dora Imefon Udoh  , Victoria Umo Akpando
Published: March 2022

The bloody cockle (Senilia senilis), has been harvested by humans over thousands of years and can therefore be a good candidate for assessing past variations of key environmental parameters. Proximate and Microbes associated with S. senilis were evaluated as indices for food safety and biomarker of pollution. Standard microbiological techniques and standard methods of AOAC were employed. Results showed that Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus species, Proteus species, Klebsiella species, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerea, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Enterobacter sp, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, and Chromatium species were the probable bacteria while Rhizopus stolonifer, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium species, Candida tropicalis, Fusarium species and Aspergillus flavus were the probable fungi isolated from the sample. The mean crude protein, moisture, carbohydrate, ash, lipid and crude fibre contents of the soft tissues were 55.86±2.80, 45.01±1.73, 28.59±2.88, 5.96±0.35, 6.61±0.81 and 4.52±0.19% respectively, while the energy or caloric value was 397.65±11.97 Kcal. The mean Total Heterotrophic Bacterial Count, Total Vibrio Count, Total Coliform Count, Total Salmonella Shigella, Total Staphylococcus Count and Total Fungal Count in fresh sample were 1.72±0.85x105, 7.62±1.11x10, 3.33±1.73x10, 2.40±0.14x102, 2.08±0.21x101 and 3.33±0.68x104 cfu g-1 respectively and concentrated mostly in the gut. Although, S. senilis is highly nutritious, the high microbial load make its consumption life threatening. Proper monitoring and surveillance should therefore be adopted by Government and non-governmental agencies to check pollution of the aquatic environments and proper processing should be adopted before consumption for good public health.
大學運動員完美主義與運動倦怠之關係：教練自主支持的調節作用
Authors: 鄭宛筑 鄭宛筑 , Wan-Chu Cheng 鍾佳芸 , Chia-Yun Chung 黃崇儒
Published: March 2022

目的：探討教練自主支持對大學運動員完美主義與運動倦怠之間關係的調節作用。方法：以大學運動員為研究對象，進行問卷調查蒐集相關資料，包括：完美主義、運動倦怠、教練自主支持等量表，共收集302份有效問卷 (男性153人、女性149人)，平均年齡為20.5歲，所得資料以皮爾遜相關與調節效果分析等統計方法進行處理。結果：在主要效果上，運動員非適應性完美主義是正向預測運動倦怠，而教練自主支持是負向預測運動倦怠。而在高的知覺教練自主支持下，相較於低非適應性完美主義的運動員，高非適應性完美主義者的運動貶值和降低成就感明顯地比較高。結論：本研究結果更進一步的釐清完美主義、教練自主支持與運動倦怠之間的關聯性，教練自主支持會減少運動員的倦怠感，但只特別針對非適應性完美主義傾向較低者。因此，發展一些教育課程或策略來幫助運動員降低非適應性的完美主義是重要的，可以有效減少在運動訓練過程中所產生的倦怠感。

 

Purposes: This study examined whether autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors moderated the relationship between perfectionism and burnout in college athletes. Methods: The participants were 302 college athletes (153 males and 147 females, mean age = 20.5 years) who completed a battery of questionnaires including perfectionism, athletic burnout, and autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors. Data were analyzed by correlational and moderation analyses. Results: For those athletes with high levels of maladaptive perfectionism, they remained high levels of sports devaluation and reduced sense of accomplishment although perceiving high autonomous support from their coaches. Regardless of the interaction between perfectionism and coach autonomous support, athletes’ perfectionism positively predicted burnout whereas the perception of autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors negatively predicted burnout. Conclusions: The findings further clarify the relationships among perfectionism, autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors and athletic burnout. For those athletes with lower maladaptive perfectionism, coach autonomous support contributes to reduce their burnout symptoms. It is important to build on psychoeducational programs or strategies in effectively reducing perfectionism among athletes, which will help prevent athlete burnout.

 
Stroke ischemico e terapie iperacute nel bambino e nell’adolescente visti da un Pronto Soccorso pediatrico e da uno dell’adulto
Authors: Occhipinti Alessandro Agostino , Degrassi Ferruccio , Diplomatico Mario , Di Mascio Alberto , Caruso Paola , Barbi Egidio , Cozzi Giorgio
Published: March 2022

The use of hyperacute therapies, such as thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, has revolutionized the care of adult patients with arterial ischemic stroke. In this context, one of the most effective Diagnostic Therapeutic Assistance Pathways (PDTAs) in Italy, and particularly in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, describes the care received by the patient with cerebral stroke, who for epidemiological reasons is an adult patient. Drawn up in 2015 and operational in Trieste and Udine, it represented a fundamental step forward in medicine as it dramatically reduced mortality and disability in stroke patients. The effectiveness reported in the literature of the use of hyperacute therapies in children with ischemic stroke requires reflection on the management of such children so that they can take advantage of these therapeutic possibilities. The paper presents 3 cases with a brief comment each that suggests some reflections on stroke treatment in paediatrics and on the possibilities of treatment similar to that of adults.
Medisinsk metodevurdering - en systematisk tilnærming for vurdering av den vitenskapelige dokumentasjonen av medisinske metoder
Authors: Håheim Lise Lund , Mørland Berit
Published: March 2022

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Effects of Retro-Walking on Pain, Functional Disability and Performance in Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Shabbir Saira , Hashim M. , Sajjad Raneem , Kayani Maliha S , Syed Fizza A. , Ibrahim Mubashra , Hassan Danish , Ghouri M. Hashim
Published: March 2022

Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, considered common cause of disability. Treatment options include pharmacological interventions, joint cavity injections, physical exercises and joint replacement surgeries. Aim: To determine effects of combined retro-walking and conventional therapy on pain, functional disability and performance in knee osteoarthritis. Method: Randomized controlled trial conducted at Max Rehab Physiotherapy Department. 36 patients meeting criteria randomly allocated into two groups through random number allocation method. Experimental group treated with Retro-walking with conventional therapy; duration of the session was 30 minutes, three days a week for 6 weeks. Control group received conventional therapy alone for period of 30 minute; 1 set of 10 repetitions twice for 1.5 months, Pre-assessment and post-assessment evaluated through NPRS, WOMAC & TUG. Data analyzed using SPSS 21. Results: Experimental group had significant decrease in pain intensity level and functional disability than control group i.e. p = 0.000. Experimental group showed improvement in timed up and go test i.e, p = 0.000. Analysis of experimental group versus control group revealed significant difference in reducing pain (p< 0.001). Differences in rest of outcome variables were not significant (p>0.001). Conclusion: Combination of retro walking along with conventional therapy is useful to improve pain, functional disability in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Retro-walking, Physical Therapy
Tuckman and Tom Edison model of team developments applied by STKIP Weetebula team for implementation of SPS (Seminar-Practice-School).
Authors: Wilhelmus Kii Yape
Published: March 2022

The first part of this paper explains the team development of Tuckmans and Edisons models including the differences between these two models. The paper starts with Tuckmans model, which is known as a traditional model of team development. In 1965, Tuckman stated that an organization that would like to accomplish its goal through teamwork followed four main stages of team development, which he named as forming, storming, norming and performing. In 1977, Tuckman and Mary Ann Jansen added a fifth stage named adjourning. In 2011, Edison assessed that Tuckmans model could be further developed. Tuckman's traditional model is needed for understanding a team's basic functional stages, but his model needs to be expanded for greater understanding of team development, especially during a team's dysfunctional phases. This articleidentifies one phase of team development that complements the classic five phases developed by Tuckman. To reach the objectives of a project team, it is important to understand and review thedysfunctional phases (conforming and deforming) that a team encounters so that appropriate corrective actions can be taken to aid a team in becoming high-performing.Based on the analysis of those two models, this article explains the integration of these models when applied by STKIP Weetebula team when working on improving the learning process. The main goal of the team is developing and implementing a new subject on the curriculum of all study programs of STKIP Weetebula, Sumba, Indonesia. The new subject is named as SPS (Seminar-Praktek-Sekolah/Seminar-Practice-Schools). The team has started to work from August 2016 to August 2017. The team has designed an action planning for SPS and has implemented it in March 2017. The team consists of 2 pedagogical advisors/facilitator from Germany, 6 STKIP lecturers, and 1 staff member. This article shows how SPS team works to reach its goals by integration of team development stages of Tuckmans and Edisons models.
Hubungan Motivasi Belajar Dengan Prestasi Belajarfisika Peserta Didik SMA Se-Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka Tahun Ajaran 2016/2017
Authors: Lendi Utu , Uddin Fakhruddin , Suluh Melkianus
Published: March 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk Mengetahui hubungan yang signifikan antara motivasi belajar dengan prestasi belajar fisika peserta didikSMA se-Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka. Subjek penelitian yaitu peserta didikkelas X SMA se-Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka Tahun Ajaran 2016/2017 yangberjumlah 60 peserta didik. Metode pengumpulan data dengan metodekuesioner dan dokumentasi. Uji validitas dilakukan dengan teknik korelasiProduct Moment dari Pearson. Sedangkan uji reliabilitas menggunakan rumusAlpha Cronbach. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik korelasi Product Moment dari Pearson dan teknik analisis korelasi yang dilanjutkan dengananalisis regresi dengan tingkat signifikansi hasil analisis ditentukan sebesar5%. Data prestasi belajar yang diambil dari hasil tes butir soal prestasi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan hasil penelitian, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antaraminat belajar dan hasil belajar peserta didik SMA se-Kecamatan KotaTambolaka tahun ajaran 2016/2017. Dimana dalam penelitian ini, terdapat 3SMA yang diteliti yakni: SMA Alfonsus, SMA Marapati, dan SMA PGRI. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dari hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan uji-t ternyata (dengan taraf signifikan 5%) dimana t hitung = 70.97 dan t tabel= 1.671.Kata Kunci : Motivasi Belajar dan Prestasi Belajar Fisika
Hubungan Motivasi Belajar Dan Kedisiplinan Siswa Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Mata Pelajaran Fisika Siswa SMP Se-Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017
Authors: Moto Ignasius Melkianus Umbu , Uddin Fakhruddin , Kaleka Yohanes Umbu
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan motivasi belajar dan kedisiplinan siswa terhadap prestasi belajar siswa SMP Se-Kecamatan Kota Tambolaka. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan instrumen berupa angket dari variabel motivasi dan variabel kedisiplinan, sedangkan berupa tes tertulis dari hasil belajar dengan jumlah soal masing-masing variabel 30 nomor. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data pada uji korelasi korelasi antara motivasi (X1) terhadap hasil belajar fisika(Y). Berdasarkan hasil pengujian tersebut, diperoleh bahwa rhitung = 0,326 lebih besar dari rtabel = 0,294. Hal ini menunjukkan bahawa Ho diterima dan Ha ditolak, sehingga terdapat hubungan antara motivasi (x1) terhadap hasil belajar fisika (Y). Sedangkan, perhitungan pengujian korelasi antara kedisiplinan (X2) terhadap hasil belajar fisika (Y) maka diperoleh rhitung = 0,169 lebih kecil dari rtabel = 0,294. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, sehingga tidak terdapat hubungan antara kedisiplinan (X2) terhadap hasil belajar fisika (Y).dengan menggunakan uji regresi ganda yang telah dilakukan, diperoleh hasil Fhitung= 0,1694 lebih kecil dari Ftabel= 3,220 maka Ha ditolak artinya tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara variabel motivasi dan kedisiplinan belajar terhadap hasil belajar fisika.Kata-kata kunci: motivasi belajar, kedisiplinan sisiwa dan prestasi belajar
Transformation of Integration Policies: The Case of the Slovak and Czech Republic
Authors: Seresová Terézia
Published: March 2022

Our analysis focuses on integration policies of two countries, specifically Czech Republic and Slovakia. Analysis explores Czech and Slovak integration policies and government documents on Immigration. The aim of the article is to find out how two states, which in the past formed one state, now approach the policy of integration of foreigners. In our analysis, we assume that due to the higher number of migrants living in the Czech Republic and the longer tradition of migration processes, the Czech Republic has a more sophisticated integration policy. On the other hand, Slovak Republic has an insufficient level of integration policymaking not only at the national level, but also at local and municipality levels. With help of data from MIPEX, the analysis confirms or refutes our assumptions about more sophisticated Czech integration policy.
Minimal Circular Nearly Strongly Balanced Repeated Measurements Designs in Unequal Period Sizes
Authors: Rasheed H. M. Kashif , Khan Hafsa , Ahmed Rashid , Jamal Farrukh
Published: March 2022

In this article, some series are developed to generate circular nearly strongly balanced repeated measurements designs in periods of three different sizes when p3 (smallest period size) = 2 through method of cyclic shifts (Rule II). These designs with varied period sizes have diversified applications, e.g. medicine, pharmacology, animal sciences and psychology. These designs are mainly used to balance the first order residual effect. Our proposed designs possessat least 98% efficiency of separability, therefore these designs are highly efficient to estimate the residual effects and direct effects independently.
Design of Robust Video Transmission System by Using Efficient Forward Error Correction Scheme
Authors: Khalil Amaad , Nasruminallah  , Ahmed Irfan , Siddiqui Salman Ilahi
Published: March 2022

The advent of modern digital technologies has made multimedia communication systems one of the most demanding technologies of the time. The use of available bandwidth for efficient and errorless multimedia communication is the key challenge for the wireless communication research community. However, a wireless network has the disadvantage of being prone to random channel noise and data contamination. This paper proposes a robust video transmission framework by using an efficient forward error correction technique. In this work, the experimental performance of widely used forward error correction codes i.e., Convolution codes, LDPC codes, Turbo codes, and Concatenated codes, are compared based on their capability to compensate the channel noise and distortion. An efficient encoding scheme is devised for the transmission of YUV encoded frames by using the selected FEC codes in a noisy channel environment. The retrieved video is analysed by using the Peak Signal-to-Noise ratio and bit error rate as performance metrics. The results and cross comparison shows that concatenated codes have a handsome improvement in avoiding channel contamination and distortion.
ՍՈՑԻԱԼԱԿԱՆ ՊԱՇՏՊԱՆՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԻՆՍՏԻՏՈՒՏԸ ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՈՒՄ/INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA/ИНСТИТУТ СОЦИАЛЬНОЙ ЗАЩИТЫ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ АРМЕНИЯ
Authors: Petrosyan Rafik , Jomardyan Nune
Published: March 2022

The article analyzes the content of the concept of "social protection", which is characterized as a human right, as a set of policies and programs, and also as a multi-level risks management system. The fact is argued that social protection as a fundamental human right belongs to everyone and provides over the life cycle. Consequently, social protection legislation should be based on the concept of “social security for all” and should create a national social protection floor. Taking into account the crisis in the country following the events of 2020, the problems associated with ensuring security and the post-crisis socio-economic recovery of Artsakh and Armenia, as well as the uncertainty in connection with the coronavirus, it is proposed to form a synergistic and effective social protection system, develop political and legislative strategies, and also create a strong institutional and legal framework for the social protection system.
A STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS OF MARKETING PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS THE
DIGITAL MARKETING IN SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Sarfraz Neelam , Syed Tayyaba , Khan Usman
Published: March 2022

The current study was intended to analyze the perceptions of the marketing professional toward digital marketing and digital marketing tools specifically in Saudi Arabia. Approach of this study was quantitative in nature, in which the primary sources were the marketing professionals and secondary sources were relevant journals and articles. Wilska’s (2003) instrument was used to measure perceptions of professional whereas, data was collected with the help of convenience sampling technique. Descriptive statistical analysis was used for this study. Results revealed a significant positive response in terms of agreement about perceptions of marketing professionals to effectiveness of digital marketing in Saudi Arabia. It is revealed that professionals in Saudi Arabia are satisfied with use and effectiveness of different digital marketing tools i.e., SEO Tools, Website Content, SMS Marketing, YouTube Marketing, Social Media Apps like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs. Results explored that on relying digital marketing tools, marketing professionals perceived their business at low cost and it can benefit in different ways. The limitations and suggestions of studies have been addressed.
CHANGING DYNAMICS IN OLD RIVALRY: RUSSIA IRAN REVITALIZATION AND
US INTERESTS IN MIDDLE EAST
Authors: Haider Bukhari Syed Waqas
Published: March 2022

State is chief actor of international political arena, and rivalries among states are quiet commonplace. The world is divided into different regions, and in regional context at times the security of one state is coupled with security of other state. In regional security complex the obstructions of states’ security cannot be settled by distinguishing themselves. Such as in regional security complex, Russia and Iran due to regional proximity are bounded in common security provocations that primary security matters are highly inter-coupled and so tightly in a sense that their national securities cannot pragmatically be viewed separated from each other’s. Russia and Iran are used to face analogous security due to US influence in Middle East. Both facing sanctions imposed by US but to counter these Russia and Iran are cooperating in the areas of mutual understanding. Russia and Iran have strategic partnership and are enjoying political, economic and military relations. Issues of mutual interests like joint posture on the Syrian problem, Iran’s nuclear problem and limiting the role of US in region are promoting their mutual interests despite of their differences in various areas.
LINKING ABUSIVE SUPERVISION WITH THE EMPLOYEE JOB ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Tahrim Fakhira , Urooj Farwa
Published: March 2022

This research is carried out to evaluate the impact of abusive supervision on employee job engagement. The primary data is gathered data from the 440 employees working in Lahore. Test like Reliability, Correlation and multiple linear regressions were used in analysis. This research observed that abusive supervision negatively influences the variable job engagement. The current study conducted only employees of Sapphire Textile. The current research is case study on Sapphire Textile so cannot simplify results on organizations of other type of industry. Current study works as policy guideline for employers or top management of textile sector by controlling the thoughts about envy which will ultimately foster the level of employee job engagement directly. Present research broadens body of literature by providing empirical support from the social comparison theory to explain the phenomenon of proposed relationships in the single model. The results provide significant information about relationships among research variables in reaching the conclusion and suggesting the recommendations.
MAINSTREAMING OF THE RELIGIOUS OUTFITS IN PAKISTAN: A STEP IN RIGHT
DIRECTION
Authors: Bhatti Muhammad Rizwan , Shah Ali Shan , Qasim Ghulam
Published: March 2022

The religious outfits have emerged like a juggernaut force in Election, 2018, though all the religious parties opposed existence of Pakistan. The political history of Pakistan is a saga of confrontation among political and extremist elements. The political Islamists wield considerable strength on the country disproportionate to political and electoral power. Islamist political groups served as coalition partners and strengthen the political capital of streamline parties. The phenomenon of mainstreaming and reintegration of religious organizations into mainstream political parties become piece de resistance when they started showing muscles over sit-ins and coercing Government into acceding their demands by hook and by crook. Political mainstreaming of religious outfits is demanded vigorously on the affirmation of renouncing violence by banned organizations turned religious political parties. Thus, the radicalization does not imply violence. The radicalization has plagued whole world. The prudent in-depth “analysis of embedded counter terrorism drives and stratagems will enhance vision and help in abridging lacunas and gaps for effective de-radicalizations” offensive.
IMPACT OF PRINCIPALS’ ADMINISTRATIVE STYLES ON JOB PERFORMANCE
OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION COLLEGE LECTURERS
Authors: Ezzad Wali , Khan Mohibullah , Jabeen Afshan
Published: March 2022

The teachers’ job performance is means through which teachers behave in teaching process results in effectiveness of the concerned teachers. The study aimed to examine impact of principal leadership styles on job performance of physical education teachers in the government degree colleges in district Layyah. The study objective was to analyze impact of administrative style of the college principals as perceived by physical education teachers. All the lecturers in physical education and students at government degree colleges were the population of the study. A promptly developed two separate Likert type questionnaires were used for data collection (first for teacher & second for students). Using descriptive and inferential statistics, data analysis was performed. The alpha level to test hypotheses was .05 for t-test/Chi-Square test and .01 for regression test. Both the questionnaires were presented with frequencies and percentages with indications of majority groups. On data analysis basis, following findings are drawn. The scholar found the significant outcome at teachers at college level with respect to administrative styles on job performance. Results revealed that significant outcomes towards physical education teachers job performance at colleges.
Errors in handling patient’s specimens in laboratories of Basrah Hospitals
Authors: Al-Ammar Nibras S. , Jasim Hanadi Abdulqader , Sabeeh Noor , Al-Mawali Abeer A. , Mohsen Mustafa R. , Shaker Mohammed R. , Qassim Rossull D. , Ibrahim Ahmad H. , Abbas Basil A.
Published: March 2022

Aim: This study was conducted to illustrate the errors in handling patient’s specimen all the way from patients to laboratory. Material and method: Outpatient staff, patients, and laboratory staff asked to answer questions in three separated questionnaire forms during the period between February-April 2016. One hundred and thirty-eight individuals asked to answer questions in three separated questionnaire forms, 34(24.64%) outpatient staff, 53(38.41%) patients and 51(36.96%) laboratory staff in different hospitals in Basrah. Among the patient group, 25 (47.17%) males and 28 (52.83%) were females. SPSS version 20 used for analysis the data. Results: Among the outpatient staff, 61.76% do not invert the tube to mix blood specimen with anticoagulant, 58.82% do not check expiration date on the tube before usage. Also 41.18% do not explain to the patient how to collect the specimen. Among patient group, 12% males and 21.43% females wash the urinary opening and the surrounding areas before collecting urine specimen. Percentage of females who give the specimen immediately to outpatient staff (46.43%) was statistically significant in comparison to men (P-value was 0.04).
Effectiveness of online course on knowledge and perception regarding cyber safety among nursing students
Authors: Anitha P , Balusamy Prema
Published: March 2022

Introduction: The cyber space connects millions of online users across the world and increasing use of cyber space, cybercrimes also increased. Cyber safety or online safety or internet safety is to give knowledge and information about user’s personal safety on internet and self-protection from computer crimes. The objectives of the study were: To determine the effectiveness of online course regarding cyber safety among Nursing students in terms of change in knowledge, To determine the level of perception and factors influencing online course regarding cyber safety as per viewed by Nursing students in experimental group and to associate the pretest knowledge regarding cyber safety among Nursing students and with their demographic variables in experimental group. Material and methods: Mixed method research approach, Explanatory Sequential mixed method was used in this study. Quantitative data was collected through online structured pretested questionnaire for both groups. Online course is administered only to experimental group. Post test was conducted after 15 days for both groups through online. Qualitative data collection through focus group discussion was done in experimental group. Each data was analyzed separately and data were interpreted together.
Incorrect beliefs about traditional medicine for malignant and chronic diseases and disabilities among members of saudi society
Authors: Hamadneh Burhan M. , Mahnashi Mater H.
Published: March 2022

The study aimed to explore incorrect beliefs about traditional medicine for malignant and chronic diseases and disabilities among members of the Saudi society and their relationship to some demographic variables. The study used the descriptive approach. The study sample consisted of (560) persons who were chosen following purposefully from members of the Saudi society in Najran region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in February of the year 2022. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results showed that 65.5% of the study sample did not resort to traditional medicine in treating malignant and chronic diseases and disabilities, while 34.5% of the study sample turned to traditional medicine. Also, it was shown that the total degree of wrong beliefs about traditional medicine for malignant and chronic diseases and disabilities among members of the Saudi society came with a mean of (1.14) rating low level. In addition, the results revealed statistically significant differences in the incorrect beliefs about the traditional medical treatment of malignant and chronic diseases and disabilities among members of the Saudi society due to the variables of gender in favor of females.
retrospective study on uterine rupture at a tertiary hospital, India
Authors: Das Subrata , Wilson Swapnil , Kujur Avinashi , Sahu T K
Published: March 2022

Objective: The study aims to understand the causes and the outcomes of uterine rupture in a 1-year retrospective study at a tertiary hospital in Raigarh, India. Methods: This study is a retrospective study of the patients who were diagnosed with the uterine rupture at the department of obstetrics (Gynecology) at GMC Raigarh Chhattisgarh from March 2015 to April2016.Data collection was done from the clinical assessments and with different exams of 61 participants following which the statistical analysis was done. Results: as per the findings, there were certain conditions such as the hemoperitoneum and the fetus outside uterus are the riskiest ones when it comes to uterine rupture. Conclusion: the most important findings were related to the frequent problems and risk factors associated rupture of uterus and certain age groups are more prone to this medical emergency which is why, right medical care is needed.
Reseña del libro: Palabras clave en la educación en Argentina
Authors: Escalante Fernández Carlos
Published: March 2022

El libro coordinado por Flavia Fiorucci y José Bustamante Vismara, historiadores argentinos de la educación, constituye un singular y original aporte a la construcción de un marco común de discusión de los elementos clave que explican la historicidad de la educación básica argentina en general y de su sistema educativo en particular. Además de la edición impresa, el libro puede ser descargado de manera gratuita consultando la página de la Universidad Pedagógica (UNIPE), institución pública argentina con un interesante catálogo editorial en materia educativa.
Maestras escritoras en Educación. Revista mensual
Authors: Díaz Galván Raquel
Published: March 2022

El presente artículo se centra en analizar la colaboración de las maestras en Educación. Revista Mensual, que se publicó entre septiembre de 1922 y enero de 1924: quiénes fueron, qué escribieron y qué podemos hoy rescatar de esas participaciones. Con ello se busca contribuir a la historia de la educación en México durante las primeras décadas del siglo XX, un periodo histórico fundamental, en el que surgió la Revolución Mexicana, proceso armado, político y social que sentó las bases del México contemporáneo.
Entre panópticos te veas, Bentham y Han: una aproximación (bio)psico-política
Authors: Sánchez-Valdez Miguel Ángel
Published: March 2022

El presente ensayo plantea un análisis operativo-conceptual del modelo “Panóptico” propuesto por Jeremy Bentham en su proceso de transcisión desde su configuración inicial utilitario-disciplinaria hasta su aplicación “psico-política” actual dirigida primordialmente a la (re) configuración de subjetividades en la “era digital”. Contrastando dicho proceso en un primer momento a través de la revisión documental de las cartas I a la XXI donde se detallan; elementos arquitectónicos, delimitación de rutinas, espacios de tránsito y alojamiento que posibilitan una modificación conductual con base en la repetición y vulnerabilidad de la corporalidad en reclusión. En un segundo momento se hace un análisis del proceso de actualización teórico-pragmática a través de la propuesta del “Panóptico digital” planteada por Byung-Chul Han en tres de sus obras; En el Enjambre, La sociedad de la transparencia y Psicopolítica. La vigilancia, el imperativo posmoderno “de mostrarse” y la aceleración actualizan dicha modificación psico-corporal no limitándola a espacios confinados, sino posibilitándola a todos aquellos con acceso tecnológico. En ambos casos la vigilancia es el hilo conductor y principal factor operativo que posibilita no solo una amplia y efectiva supervisión por parte de autoridades o sectores privados, sino primordialmente la modificación de conductas y dinámicas sociales derivadas de dicha vigilancia.
Propuestas metodológicas para el diseño de programas de alfabetización mediática para personas con discapacidad
Authors: Figuereo-Benítez Juan C. , García-Prieto Victoria
Published: March 2022

Según el Informe mundial sobre la discapacidad (2011) publicado por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, más de mil millones de personas tienen alguna discapacidad y algunas tendencias mundiales, tales como el envejecimiento de la población y el aumento mundial de las enfermedades crónicas, indican que la prevalencia de la discapacidad está aumentando. Las nuevas tecnologías, el uso de Internet y las TIC en la vida cotidiana se han hecho imprescindibles también para las personas con discapacidad. En este sentido, la alfabetización mediática es un valor fundamental para acabar con la brecha digital que sufre este colectivo y que así pueda hacer un uso adecuado de los recursos mediáticos y digitales y participe de forma activa y crítica en todos los aspectos de la sociedad. Para ello, una formación completa en este ámbito garantiza la inclusión social y mediática de estas personas y se plantea como un reto para las instituciones y organismos que tienen poder de decisión en la mejora de la calidad de la educación y la accesibilidad. Este artículo plantea una serie de nuevas perspectivas metodológicas tras llevar a cabo una revisión bibliográfica de iniciativas públicas europeas y españolas sobre la digitalización y las personas con discapacidad. Como resultado, propone el diseño de programas de alfabetización digital basados en criterios tales como el grado de autonomía o falta de la misma para la vida cotidiana así como el desarrollo de programas basados en el contexto social y personal, el incrementalismo, la motivación y el proceso de absorción de cada persona.
Aproximación al paradigma de libertad en el ensayo ¿Qué es la libertad? de Hannah Arendt
Authors: Andrades Pinto Juan Francisco
Published: March 2022

Este paper presenta los principales hallazgos obtenidos de un estudio sobre la aproximación al paradigma del concepto “libertad” desarrollado en el ensayo “¿Qué es la libertad?”, presentes en el Libro “Entre el pasado y el futuro, ocho ejercicios sobre la reflexión política”, de Hannah Harendt desde un paradigma hermenéutico y enfoque cualitativo. Los resultados provienen de los datos recogidos de la unidad de análisis “libertad” extraídos de la transcripción del texto, analizado mediante la teoría fundamentada. Se identificaron seis categorías de la estructura del paradigma, tres del proceso y cinco de las consecuencias. Finalmente se elaboraron dos sendas condicionales “Desde el automatismo a la sociedad petrificada” y “La Libertad como expresión de lo infinitamente improbable “Lo Milagroso”
Sacralidad y trascendencia: La Eneida y el fundamento del poder en César Augusto
Authors: Beck Canales Cristian Alexander
Published: March 2022

A partir de la identificación de ciertos recursos metafóricos implícitos en los versos del libro La Eneida del poeta Virgilio, la propuesta de este artículo es develar el contenido sacro-político implícito en la la operación escritural del mantuano, más su adscripción a la política restauradora y fundacional del emperador César Augusto en la Roma del siglo I a.C. En lo medular, se observa el modo en que Virgilio, al recuperar elementos y figuras propias de la tradición y de la configuración de la familia romana antigua, signa a su texto de una potencia alegórica que dota de sacralidad y trascendencia la épica del César.
La nueva Posteridad como entorno de pensamiento
Authors: Flores Alan Flores
Published: March 2022

Toda urgencia derivada de un entorno alterado por contingencias o por imprevistos significativos, arrastra consigo la posibilidad de ceder ante la presión que se instaura desde la necesidad de cambio y de adaptación; necesidad –a su vez- marcada por el derrotero de la celeridad. Malestares de nuestro tiempo son, sin duda, la angustia que deviene de la ansiedad, el estrés derivado de la respuesta que acusa inmediatez, incluso más que pertinencia; la nueva valoración de lo que solíamos llamar verdad y que ahora atraviesa por un sinuoso sendero de incertidumbres autodenominadas certezas subjetivas, entre otras.
Study of Anthocarps of some members of the family Nyctaginaceae
Authors: Pramanick Debasmita , Maiti G.G. , Mondal M. , Srivastava S.
Published: March 2022

The anthocarp is the characteristic feature of the family Nyctaginaceae. In the present work, the anthocarp morphology of 10 species belonging to five genera as the Indian members of the family Nyctaginaceae have been examined. Macro- and micro-morphological features of anthocarps including shape, size, surface ornamentation, presence or absence of glands or hairs, colour and cellular details (under Light and Scanning Electron Microscope) have been presented. Based on anthocarp morphology, a dichotomous key has also been provided for easy identification of the studied genera in the field as well as in the herbarium.
Dictyonema Irrigatum (Berk. & M.A. Curtis) Lücking, An interesting Basidiolichen from Great Nicobar Island, India
Authors: Ram T.A.M. , Singh K.
Published: March 2022

Dictyonema irrigatum (Berk. & M.A. Curtis) Lücking (Agaricales, Hygrophoraceae) is recorded as a first Basidiolichen from India. It is characterized by the irregularly appressed-filamentous thallus with short horizontal to erect dark blue-green fibrils, hyphal clamp connections and frequent stereoid-corticioid basidiomata.
Wpływ nawiewu bocznego wspomagającego na skuteczność usuwania zanieczyszczeń powietrza ze stanowiska spawalniczego
Authors:   Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Jankowski Tomasz , Sobiech Piotr
Published: March 2022

Prawidłowe zaprojektowanie systemu wentylacji na stanowisku spawania wymaga ustalenia przepływu dymów spawalniczych oraz określenia podstawowych parametrów procesowych spawania. Na podstawie przeglądu rozwiązań wentylacyjnych, stosowanych do ochrony człowieka przed zanieczyszczeniami powietrza, występującymi podczas prac spawalniczych oraz przeprowadzonej analizy środowiska pracy spawaczy, wytycznych oraz dokumentów normatywnych, możliwy jest wybór najlepszego wariantu przepływu powietrza przez urządzenia i odciągi miejscowe. Dotychczasowe rozwiązania dotyczące instalacji wentylacji stanowisk spawalniczych okazują się nie w pełni skuteczne pod kątem wychwytywania cząstek pyłów i dymów spawalniczych. Jeżeli już zapewniają efektywne usuwanie dymów spawalniczych, wymagane jest zastosowanie dużych strumieni powietrza wywiewanego. Na podstawie wyników badań stwierdzono, że wspomaganie bocznym nawiewem umożliwia zwiększenie skuteczności wychwytu i zmniejszenie czasu przepływu dymów spawalniczych ze strefy roboczej spawania do strefy górnej. Zastosowanie nawiewu wspomagającego pozwoliło na poprawienie zasięgu skutecznego działania odciągu miejscowego w procesie spawania.
Estado y políticas públicas urbanas: principales políticas dirigidas a migrantes rurales y a pobladores de asentamientos periféricos en el espacio urbano, periodo 2018-2021
Authors: Riquelme Quintín , Espínola Julio , Chávez  Reveca , Valiente Pamela , Aquino Rossana , Pereira Fredy , Sosa Natalia , Ramírez Adriana , García Belinda
Published: March 2022

La ciudad en las últimas décadas es una temática de relevancia en América Latina, a medida que ella se constituya como centros de poder económico y político y también de confluencia de grandes poblaciones y de numerosas migraciones (Álvarez & Delgado, 2014). Una de las mayores preocupaciones de los migrantes pobres que llegan a las ciudades es la inseguridad económica. Esa inseguridad es causada por una diversidad de factores y por una débil capacidad institucional que reduce la eficiencia y la cobertura de las políticas públicas que buscan satisfacer las necesidades de la población que se encuentra en condiciones de pobreza (Maldonado et al., 2011). Esta situación de debilidad y/o carencia de políticas públicas que provoca la huida de la población del medio rural, también se da en la ciudad, produciendo el incremento de los asentamientos urbanos precarios donde las condiciones de vida de la población evidencian la pobreza y la marginación. El objetivo de la investigación es relevar y analizar las políticas públicas urbanas dirigidas a los migrantes rurales a la ciudad y a los/as pobladores/as de los asentamientos en el período 2018-2021 en cuatro asentamientos de dos municipios del área metropolitana de Asunción. La investigación es de tipo descriptivo y analítico con enfoque cualitativo. En los asentamientos seleccionados se pudo constatar que el alcance de las políticas públicas y sociales es limitado. Primero, porque las inversiones sociales están supeditadas a la regularización de la ocupación y segundo, por la inoperancia de las instituciones públicas y por las prácticas clientelares de los políticos. Esta situación genera iniciativas de autogestión, para mitigar, en parte las necesidades básicas de las familias.
Acceso a la información pública y participación ciudadana en el Área Metropolitana de Asunción durante la pandemia, en los últimos 5 años en el periodo de gobierno 2015-2021
Authors: Vargas Ferreira Sebastián , Navarro Fernanda , Evers Tiago , Cáceres Milca , Ortiz Jymmy , Sánchez Kiara , Barrios Katherine
Published: March 2022

En la actualidad, el acceso a la información pública y la participación ciudadana son fundamentales para la eficaz ejecución y control del uso de los recursos públicos, especialmente en los gobiernos municipales. El objetivo del trabajo fue analizar los niveles de acceso a la información pública y transparencia de los Gobiernos locales de Asunción y su Área Metropolitana (AMA). La metodología utilizada fue de tipo no experimental, de enfoque cuantitativo y de diseño descriptivo. Se utilizó la encuesta como técnica y el instrumento fue un cuestionario cerrado con escala de Likert. El instrumento fue aplicado a 13 autoridades (directores, encargado, jefes, concejales) de las 13 municipalidades del AMA. Se comprobó que el 76,9% de las municipalidades cumplen con los tres ítems (a. cuenta con una instancia de responsabilidad de Información Pública; b. un sitio web brindando información pública; c. está adherida al portal de Acceso a la Información Pública) según de la Ley N° 5282/2014, se constató que un 69,2% de las municipalidades no realizan concursos públicos para el ingreso de sus funcionarios. Existen avances en el cumplimiento de la Ley N° 5282/2014, desarrollándose de manera singular en cada una de las municipalidades, sin embargo, existen dimensiones y variables que obtienen resultados con mayor homogeneidad.