bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE INFLUENCE OF CUSTOMER-CENTRIC STRATEGY TOWARD TOURIST SATISFACTION
Authors: Agustinawati Agustinawati , Samsidar Samsidar , Bahri Halida , Juliana Juliana , Pendi Pendi
Published: December 2021

This study aims to investigate the infleunce of customer centric marketing mix on satisfaction for tourists in context of Aceh. The Halal tourism destination such as Ujong Blang beach, Seumadu beach, Lancok beach, Pangah Beach, Waduk Jeulikat, Lhok Seulayang, Museum Geudong and Gunung Sala is the latest destination in North Aceh and Lhokseumawe, Indonesia. This destination currently very in great demand by the tourists. A survey questionnaire is used to conduct this study. A sample of 200 tourists participated in the study. The findings reveal the significant positive relationship of three marketing mix elements with tourists’ satisfaction for tourism services in the context of Aceh.
Endodontic retreatment: significance and a systematic review of te major protocols
Authors: Santana Larissa Gabriele Pereira , Castro Fábio Pereira Linhares de
Published: December 2021

Introduction: In the endodontic treatment scenario, despite the emergence of techniques and instruments that facilitate the treatment, there are still cases that require retreatment of the treated root canals. Non-surgical endodontic retreatment (NSER) can be performed in one or several visits. Endodontic pain has been the main reason for patient consultations after therapy and affects patient comfort. A condition for successful endodontic retreatment is proper cleaning of the root canals, therefore, special attention must be given to the technique used to remove the filling material, with the most commonly used cement, pastes, and gutta-percha cones. Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the main protocols and techniques for endodontic retreatment. Methods: The present study was followed by a systematic literature review model. Clinical studies were included as case reports, retrospective, prospective and randomized trials with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis. The quality of the studies was based on the GRADE instrument. The risk of bias was analyzed according to the Cochrane instrument. Results and Conclusion: The results showed that cleaning and the presence of debris at a speed of 1500 rpm provided greater agility with a smaller number of fractured instruments. Furthermore, the dynamic navigation system enabled the minimally invasive removal of the fiber post with a high degree of precision, without unnecessary removal of the root structure. One visit NSER had lower postoperative pain than multiple visits only for 1 and 30 days. Ultrasonic tips should be considered a good option for endodontic retreatment, especially for cases of bioceramics. Finally, there is a predominance of E. faecalis and P. gingivalis in all phases of endodontic retreatment.
Aplicaciones SMS con microcontroladores y módulo GSM Quectel M95
Authors: Beleño Sáenz Kelvin de Jesús , Rojas Méndez Danilo Alfonso , Ramos Orozco Wilfrido , Díaz Sáenz Carlos Gabriel , De la Hoz Granados Jonathan
Published: December 2021

En este artículo se mostrará la manera de cómo configurar y controlar un módulo GSM Quectel M95 a través de un Microcontrolador PIC para su uso en aplicaciones de envío y recepción de mensajes de texto. De igual forma se explicarán las características y consideraciones hardware a tener en cuenta al momento de utilizar un módulo GSM de la marca Quectel y se expondrá el código ejemplo de programación del microcontrolador desarrollado en el compilador CCS.
Caracterización de la dinámica de las relaciones de género en la Escuela Naval de Cadetes “Almirante Padilla”
Authors: Gualdrón Castillo Martha Catalina , Waite Samudio Eduardo Ahoron , Gómez Torregrosa Cedrid
Published: December 2021

Para saber cómo es la dinámica de las relaciones de género con el ingreso de la mujer a la Escuela Naval de Cadetes “Almirante Padilla”, se caracterizó la misma por medio de una investigación descriptiva con método inductivo y enfoque cualitativo etnográfico, específicamente escolar militar; utilizando entrevista y encuestas. Se hace necesario tener en cuenta cómo es la relación entre hombres y mujeres en el desarrollo de cualquier actividad. El ingreso de la mujer se reflejó como una oportunidad de desarrollo profesional en los diferentes ámbitos que desempeña. Esto requirió una inversión, pues debió ser modificada gran parte de su estructura, además el cambió de pensamiento fue algo que costó mucho trabajo, ya que no fue fácil modificar los ideales de una cultura de un día para otro, pero igual es algo que debió suceder ya que todo debe ir cambiando y mejorando.
Diseño de un modelo de gestión ambiental a partir de la ISO 14001 para cuatro instituciones educativas del distrito de Buenaventura
Authors: Grijalba Lerma Herick , Martínez Vidal Bairon , Oyaga Martínez Rafael Fernando
Published: December 2021

Se reporta el trabajo de investigación realizado en el distrito de Buenaventura en cuatro instituciones educativas, el cual tuvo como objetivo implementar la Norma ISO 14001 a través de la construcción de indicadores de gestión ambiental. Se concluyó que se determinó que el 100% de las cuatro instituciones en las cuales se desarrolló la investigación, presentan serios problemas en la gestión de los residuos, igualmente lo centros educativos presentan deterioro en sus instalaciones físicas, y un sistema deficiente en acueducto, aseo y alcantarillado; y existe fragmentación en el liderazgo de la gestión ambiental. Además se encontró que la implementación de la ISO 14001 en las instituciones presenta la dificultad de la estructura organizativa de los centros escolares en Colombia, que muchas veces son diferentes a la organización empresarial, las escuelas se distancian en su administración y propuesta del concepto empresarial, a pesar de que en muchos sectores se habla de empresas educativas, a nivel público la estructura organizativa tiene unas particularidades como son: dependencia centralizada de las secretarias de educación, lo cual limita las decisiones, procesos y el manejo de los rubros destinados a fortalecer la gestión ambiental en las instituciones educativas (en las instituciones no existen rubros asignados a los programas de educación ambiental), porque tienen una responsabilidad en la formación integral de sus estudiantes, aspecto que redunda en que los procesos deben ir más allá de la mera gestión e involucrar acciones formativas. Y tienen un factor adicional muy importante, que son los actores (padres de familia) que juegan un papel fundamental en los procesos complementarios de formación y se depende de su participación (activa o apática) la capacidad de convocatoria institucional y el respaldo que le den al colegio.
AVARIAS NO PEQUENO VAREJO
Authors: Pasquini da Silva Ana Carla , Adonis da Silva Renata , Inacio Gonçalves Gilmerson
Published: December 2021

É evidente a importância da prevenção de perdas em supermercados, contudo faltam estudos sobre o tema. Pensando nessa falha, o objetivo principal deste artigo foi demonstrar que uma boa gestão de estoques pode garantir a credibilidade na qualidade dos produtos. Para isso, é necessário planejar, controlar e inspecionar continuamente, principalmente no setor de produtos perecíveis. Este artigo identificou as consequências da ausência de gestão de estoques aliados a problemas como falta de espaço físico que ocasiona falta de mercadorias e excesso de empilhamento dessas mercadorias. O método utilizado foi um estudo de caso num pequeno supermercado e através da ferramenta do diagrama de Ishikawa foram identificadass causas geradoras das avarias nos produtos. Como resultadoram propostas soluções para reduzir a ocorrência de avarias, gerando a melhoria nos processos de gestão do estoque.
Orthodox and Contemporary Techniques at Constructing of the Monument. Image, Heroics, Plot
Authors:   ", Boev Deyan ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: December 2021

Examining the monument from a visual and conceptual point of view is an interesting but not easy task. The motivations for the construction of a monumental work of a memorial nature can be many and varied. Moreover, it is possible that there are connections between the various media for visual expression in the field of art and the specifics of the sculptural genre. Photography, painting, drawing and literature build images that form the basis for the creation of sculpture, both monumental and easel.
Meaning of Education in Contemporary Phenomenological Ontology – Eugen Fink and Emmanuel Levinas
Authors:   ", Buchvarov Stoyan ,   St. Cyril and Methodius",   University of Veliko Tarnovo
Published: December 2021

This article discusses the problem of education according to E. Fink and E. Levinas. In Fink’s opinion, education should acquaint young people with basic phenomena of human being, and introduce them to the problems of the being as a whole, immortality, culture and history. The basic method that should be used in education is the game method. According to Levinas, education should acquaint young people with The Other, with its uniqueness and originality. Respect and preservation of otherness is the basic principle in his philosophy. Moral education can only be realized as religious education, and communication with The Other can be achieved though prayer. Religious education is what can introduce a person to the history and culture of the world.
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Supply Chain Integration and the Mediating Role of Environmental Uncertainty
Authors: GÜNGÖR Ayşe , AKSOY Hasan
Published: December 2021

While companies are integrating in the business environment where organizational culture is effective, they cannot predict what the impact of the organizational culture will be and how to act in an unknown and changing environment. Thus, the mediating role of environmental uncertainty in the effect of organizational culture on supply chain integration will be determined in the current study. In this connection, the research question of the study was set to be “Does organizational culture affect supply chain integration and firm performance?”. The model was tested with the structural equation model (SEM). The population of the study consists of manufacturing companies in the Free Zone and Organized Industrial Zone in the City of Mersin. A total of 238 questionnaires were applied in the current study. As a result of the analysis, the effect of organizational culture on supply chain integration and the effect of environmental uncertainty on supply chain integration were found to be statistically significant. However, the effect of organizational culture on environmental uncertainty was found to be statistically insignificant.
Evolução teórica sobre tesauro
Authors: Fujita Mariângela Spotti Lopes , Rio Branco Luciana Beatriz Piovezan , Alves Roberta Caroline Vesú
Published: December 2021

Estudo de la evolución teórica acerca de los tesauros según el discurso del investigador Dagobert Soergel. Los tesauros son instrumentos de control de vocabulario, representación y recuperación de la información, utilizados en la indización. El reto fue de analizar el discurso de Soergel en sus artículos sobre la construcción, funciones, mantenimiento, tecnologías y usos de tesauros, utilizando la metodología de análisis de contenido de Bardin. Las publicaciones analizadas de Soergel están marcadas por la proposición de estos aspectos, teóricos y metodológicos, cuánto a los tesauros frente a diferentes tecnologías. Los artículos analizados muestran que el investigador es innovador y acompaña tendencias, que apuntan a la elaboración, utilización y mejora de los tesauros.
Tendências em Processos e Sistemas da Organização do Conhecimento de textos narrativos de ficção
Authors: Mello Lima Larissa , De Almeida Patrícia , Moraes João Batista Ernesto , Martínez Ávila Daniel , Da Silva Caprioli Mariana , Calcete Vaz Tenório Luana
Published: December 2021

Se analizan los últimos trabajos publicados sobre organización del conocimiento de ficción, recuperados de la base de datos de ISKO Knowledge Organization Literature, con el objetivo de retratar la situación actual e identificar tendencias en el área. Se utilizan como categorías de análisis la distinción de Procesos de Organización del Conocimiento y Sistemas de Organización del Conocimiento de Hjørland. Para cada trabajo se extrajeron unidades textuales discursivas que apoyaron su categorización. Se concluye que a partir de 2010 hay una tendencia hacia los procesos de organización del conocimiento de ficción ya que incluso en los trabajos en que se trabajaron los sistemas de organización del conocimiento estos coexistieron con discusiones sobre los procesos.
Organización interna y orientación filosófica en la biblioteca de Hernando Colón
Authors: Cañas Diego García
Published: December 2021

En este artículo se examina un proyecto de gran interés para la organización del conocimiento como lo fue la biblioteca creada por Hernando Colón en el siglo XVI. Por sus recursos, por su extensión y por su capacidad de expandirse revela características inusuales en su tiempo, anticipando en gran medida nuestros actuales sistemas documentales. Presentamos primeramente sus repertorios bibliográficos como un conjunto de catálogos interconectados y a partir de esto consideramos una base filosófica que nos ayuda a encontrar un sentido y una orientación general para entender el verdadero alcance de la empresa hernandina. Relacionamos la organización bibliotecaria de Hernando Colón con Erasmo, Raimundo Llull y sobre todo con la visión del universo de Nicolás de Cusa, pero también con la cartografía tardomedieval; y finalmente se destaca aquí la importancia histórica de este proyecto que nos sitúa en el origen mismo de la actividad documental, vinculándolo por ello con Paul Otlet y buscando un nexo común que permita unir a ambos con el pensamiento utópico de Francis Bacon.
Análisis de contenido sobre el tratamiento informativo de la ceremonia de proclamación de Felipe VI en prensa generalista española:
Authors: Muñoz Boda María Soledad
Published: December 2021

Una proclamación real es un hecho histórico y con alta relevancia mediática. El objetivo principal de la investigación, se centra en analizar el tratamiento informativo de la ceremonia de proclamación del rey Felipe VI, en la prensa generalista española. Sobre la base metodológica del análisis de contenido, se selecciona una muestra compuesta por 301 unidades de análisis, de tres géneros (informativo, interpretativo y opinión) de los periódicos: El País, ABC y La Vanguardia, desde el 16 al 22 de junio de 2014. Posteriormente, en una ficha de codificación informatizada y de elaboración propia, se aplican dos niveles de análisis; un nivel básico sobre esas 301 unidades y un segundo estudio en profundidad, realizado sobre 119 unidades informativas para estudiar y evaluar las diferencias del contenido general de la pieza, textual y fotográfico. En cuanto al framing, en ABC y El País la mayoría de las piezas se incluyen en sección Nacional, lo que indica que el marco formal predominante es Nacional, mientras, en La Vanguardia al publicarse en sección política, el encuadre es político. Como particularidad, en ABC existen marcos informativos específicos al crear secciones propias para el acontecimiento. Además, los tres periódicos incluyen en el cintillo, la corona o el escudo, mostrando una clara identificación iconográfica que alude a la Casa Real. Como conclusión, se constata la existencia de diferencias significativas de aspecto formal y estilístico, entre los tres diarios. Respecto a los protagonistas, escenarios y simbología, el tratamiento es similar, destacando ABC en cobertura informativa.
Consultas populares y referendos constitucionales sobre la protección a la naturaleza: la eficacia de la democracia directa en Ecuador
Authors: Morales Naranjo Vivian
Published: December 2021

La Constitución ecuatoriana garantiza el derecho a la participación ciudadana a través de la democracia directa, la misma que prevé varios mecanismos que permiten que el pueblo pueda intervenir en la administración del Estado. En ejercicio de la democracia directa, Ecuador ha celebrado dos consultas populares y un referendo sobre tres temas, que como veremos más adelante, están encaminados a efectivizar la protección de la naturaleza: 1) prohibición de espectáculos que tengan por fnalidad dar muerte a un animal; 2) prohibición de explotación minera bajo ciertas circunstancias; y, 3) limitación a la explotación petrolera en el Parque Nacional Yasuní. Esta investigación pretende analizar la efcacia y la efectividad que ha tenido el pronunciamiento popular refejado en las urnas, todo esto a la luz del artículo 71 de la Carta Magna que reconoce a la naturaleza como sujeto de derechos.
Las calles: (des)movilización ciudadana en Quito (2015 - 2019). Una perspectiva comparada de los movimientos populares de indignación
Authors: De Domingo Soler Carlos
Published: December 2021

Durante las dos últimas décadas, el pueblo ecuatoriano se ha enorgullecido de su histórica capacidad para derrocar gobiernos impopulares, cuyo clímax cívico se vivió en 2005, con la llamada Rebelión de los Forajidos y la caída del régimen de Lucio Gutiérrez. La presente investigación, realizada bajo el prisma de la observación participante, pretende analizar el cambio de paradigma de la protesta social en las postrimerías del correísmo hasta las Elecciones Seccionales de 2019. En este texto defendemos que, al contrario de lo ocurrido en las últimas revoluciones situadas a lo largo del orbe, las redes sociales jugaron un papel esencialmente negativo en el contexto ecuatoriano, de desmovilización social, mismo que no supo ser reconducido por los agentes políticos de oposición.
Participación política de las mujeres en Ecuador ¿Se reduce la brecha?
Authors: Trujillo Guerrero Juan Francisco
Published: December 2021

El objetivo de este trabajo es evidenciar cómo ha evolucionado la participación de las mujeres en la política del Ecuador en el periodo del 2007 -2017. Para ello se plantea la siguiente pregunta de investigación: ¿Ha incidido la normativa sobre paridad de género en la participación de las mujeres en política durante la última década en Ecuador? En este sentido, se realizará un estudio comparativo que tomará como referencia los datos del poder legislativo, además del ámbito local (municipios) en Ecuador. La metodología empleada será de carácter exploratorio-descriptivo y permitirá analizar mediante fuentes documentales, si las cuotas de género para cargos de elección popular han redundado en una mayor participación de las mujeres en la vida política del país. Finalmente se aportarán refexiones sobre la proyección política de cuadros femeninos dentro de las organizaciones políticas nacionales y las posibilidades que tienen para involucrarse en el ejercicio del poder o generar incidencia.
Cultural Differences in EFL Teaching Methods between Korean and Non-Korean Teachers
Authors: Jeffery Thomas S.
Published: December 2021

This study investigates key cultural differences in teaching between Korean and “western” teachers, and analyses these via questionnaires given to 35 Korean teachers and 36 non-Korean teachers followed by selected interviews. A significant finding was the emphasis Korean teachers place on testing compared to the “Western” teachers. The relevant literature explains this through Korea’s socio-cultural Confucian context. This study also shows that verbal immediacy, power-distance, uncertainty avoidance and face saving are key elements in Korea’s educational culture compared with western approaches to education. 

Finally, qualitative data shows a strong preference by Korean teachers to move away from more traditional aspects of the classroom environment toward an approach where creative and critical thinking can be enabled.

 
Beslissen over de verre toekomst
Authors: Jaarsveld Tanja , Bosker Jacqueline
Published: December 2021

Decision making on the distant future. Presentence reports regarding the behavior-influencing and freedom-restricting measure

In the Netherlands, the behavior-influencing and freedom-restricting measure (GVM) came into effect on 1 January 2018. The purpose of this measure is to enable long-term, if necessary, lifelong monitoring of perpetrators of sexual and serious violent crimes with a high risk of recidivism. The probation service advises on imposition and implementation of the measure. This article describes results of a small scale study on arguments that are used in practice to advise the GVM. The central question is whether the legislator provides probation officers with sufficient tools for substantiated advice to the court.
Contemporary State of Preservation of the Lichen Biota in the Eastern Part of the “Paprocie Serpentynitowe w Masywie Ślęży” Ecological Area
Authors: Terlecka Maria , Szczepańska Katarzyna
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this study was to assess the contemporary conditions of the lichen biota in the eastern part of the “Paprocie Serpentynitowe w Masywie Ślęży” ecological area in the Sudetes Foothills. The studies were carried out at three localities selected from 10 sites that were designed to protect the
Asplenium
fern genus. A total of 47 lichen species were found in the three localities. For each of the recorded species, the state of preservation in the Ślęża Massif area was assessed according to three factors: frequency at all three localities, general viability of the thalli, and stability in occurrence on the habitat. Stability was defined based on contemporary and historical data. From the analysis, most of the species (17) were classified as taxa with “moderate preservation status” in the study area. However, the preservation status of the 18 newly recorded taxa was defined as “insufficient data” due to the lack of previous records. Other species received a “very good preservation status” (three taxa) and “good preservation status” (nine taxa). The analyses allowed us to document the current number of taxa, determine their health condition, and indicate trends in the transformation within the lichen biota of the serpentinite rocks in the study area. Moreover, some actions were proposed to actively protect the valuable lichens in the ecological area of “Paprocie Serpentynitowe w Masywie Ślęży.”
Predictors of Surgical Difficulty in Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision
Authors: Kong Joseph C. , Prabhakaran Swetha , Fraser Alison , Warrier Satish , Heriot Alexander  G.
Published: December 2021

Concerns have been raised regarding the oncological safety of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) as compared to an open approach.

This study aimed to identify risk factors for surgically difficult laparoscopic TME.

All consecutive laparoscopic rectal cancer cases were included from a prospectively maintained colorectal cancer database. The primary outcome was to identify risk factors for surgically difficult TME. A Surgical Difficulty Risk Score (SDRS) between 0 and 6 was calculated for each case with cases achieving an SDRS of 2 or greater being deemed as surgically difficult.

A total of 2795 consecutive cases of laparoscopic TME were identified, with 464 (16.6%) surgically difficult cases. Univariate analysis found that operating in the male pelvis, performing abdomino-perineal resections, Hartmann’s procedures, and proctocolectomies were all significantly associated with higher operative difficulty (P < 0.001). A higher nodal stage of cancer (P = 0.046), and the resection of another organ (P = 0.003) were significantly associated with higher surgical difficulty. On multivariate analysis, a female pelvis was associated with a favorable laparoscopic resection (Odds ratio [OR] 0.54, 95% CI 0.43–0.67, P < 0.001), whereas patients who had another organ resection (OR 2.6, 95% CI 1.53–4.42, P < 0.001), nodal positivity (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.11–1.69, P = 0.003), and high ASA scores had more difficult surgeries.

Predictive factors for surgically difficult laparoscopic TME include male gender, high ASA scores, mid and low rectal cancer, positive nodal stage, and resection of another organ at time of surgery.
Exploring crisis governance: Quest for functional resilience during COVID-19 in Lithuania
Authors: Žilinskas Remigijus , Sakalauskas Leonidas
Published: December 2021

An effective, timely managed and interoperable governance process and its adaptive features are of the utmost importance in dealing with any type of crisis at the state level. This article explores civil society actors’ engagement in Lithuania to identify the functional resilience level in crisis governance of COVID-19. Social capital and adaptive capacity approaches were employed for theoretical consideration and analysis. We hypothesise that linking social capital is more important for enhancing resilience at the beginning of the crisis, while adaptive capacity gains prominence during and after the crisis. Mixed analysis methods were used in gathering data through content analysis, surveys (standardised questionnaires) and interviews with experts from civic (voluntary and non-governmental) and public (local and central government) sectors. The findings provide novel insights into the importance of civil society actors’ engagement in bolstering functional resilience and embedment of a whole of society approach in crisis governance during times of uncertainty.
The cultural and political ecology of reed-cane craftsmanship in Lake Eber
Authors:   Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey, Ekiz Evren , Yazici Hakki ,   Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey
Published: December 2021

The current study examines the interactions of people living around Lake Eber with the lake and their use of it from a cultural and political ecology perspective. In this context, fieldworks were carried out in different periods of 2018-2019. At the same time, observations and interviews covering the research subject were carried out. In the study, it was determined that aquatic plants such as common reed, reedmace, lakeshore bulrush and common cattail are cut from the Lake Eber and are used as building materials and in the production of rush mats, beach umbrellas, prayer rugs, reed pillows, floor mats (straw) and tomb mats. On the other hand, it was observed that the interest in reed-cane craftsmanship and the production of reed-cane products is decreasing every year. This is caused by drought, pollution and eutrophication processes seen in the lake. Based on the results of the study, we suggest that more field studies should be done to examine the factors that threaten the lake ecology and projects should be conducted to improve the situation in the lake.
PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION DUE TO STERN TAB DEFLECTION AT MODEL SCALE
Authors: Arnold T , Lavroff J , Davis M R
Published: December 2021

Trim tabs form an important part of motion control systems on high-speed watercraft. By altering the pitch angle, significant improvements in propulsion efficiency can be achieved by reducing overall resistance. For a ship in heavy seas, trim tabs can also be used to reduce structural loads by changing the vessel orientation in response to encountered waves. In this study, trials have been conducted in the University of Tasmania hydraulics laboratory using a closed- circuit water tunnel to measure model scale trim tab forces. The model scale system replicates the stern tabs on the full- scale INCAT Tasmania 112 m high-speed wave-piercer catamaran. The model was designed for total lift force measurement and pressure tappings allowed for pressures to be measured at fixed locations on the underside of the hull and tab. This investigation examines the pressures at various flow velocities and tab deflection angles for the case of horizontal vessel trim. A simplified two-dimensional CFD model of the hull and tab has also been analysed using ANSYS CFX software. The results of model tests and CFD indicate that the maximum pressure occurs in the vicinity of the tab hinge and that the pressure distribution is long-tailed in the direction forward of the hinge. This accounts for the location of the resultant lift force, which is found to act forward of the tab hinge.
HYDRODYNAMIC HULL FORM DESIGN SPACE EXPLORATION OF LARGE MEDIUM-SPEED CATAMARANS USING FULL-SCALE CFD
Authors: Haase M , Binns J R , Bose N , Davidson G , Thomas G , Friezer S
Published: December 2021

Large medium-speed catamarans are a new class of vessel currently under development as fuel-efficient ferries for sustainable fast sea transportation. Appropriate data to derive design guidelines for such vessels are not available and therefore a wide range of demihull slenderness ratios were studied to investigate the design space for fuel-efficient operation. Computational fluid dynamics for viscous free-surface flow simulations were utilised to investigate resistance properties of different catamaran configurations having a similar deadweight at light displacement, but with lengths ranging from 110 m to 190 m. The simulations were conducted at full-scale Reynolds numbers (log(Re) = 8.9 – 9.6) and Froude numbers ranged from Fr = 0.25 to 0.49. Hulls of 130 m and below had high transport efficiency below 26 knots and in light loading conditions while hulls of 150 m and 170 m showed benefits for heavier displacement cases and speeds up to 35 knots. Furthermore, the study concluded that the lowest drag was achieved with demihull slenderness ratios between 11 and 13.
WORK ANALYSIS OF PLATE BENDING WORKSHOP IN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY
Authors: Ozkok M
Published: December 2021

Plate bending is one of the major processes in shipbuilding. The plates which are cut in specific dimensions are sent to plate bending work shop and they are curved by using various methods. These curved plates constitute bilge turn plates of a vessel which are curvilinear. In this study, plate bending work shop was considered and its simulation model was created by using SIMIO software. The aim of the study is to see the effects of some alterations on available situation of plate bending work shop and present some recommendations in order for the plate bending work shop to operate effectively. In this work, there are number of four alterations including the changing of bending processing time, number of cranes and bending machine. At the end of the study, the values of the most suitable crane number, bending machine number, and the bending operation processing time were recommended. It is believed that the plate bending work shop will operate in effective way if the shipyard administration implement the recommendations presented in this study.
SHIP-SHIP HYDRODYNAMIC INTERACTION IN CONFINED WATERS WITH COMPLEX BOUNDARIES BY A PANELLED MOVING PATCH METHOD
Authors: Zhou X-Q , Sutulo S , Guedes Soares C
Published: December 2021

This paper presents a potential flow solution for online estimation of hydrodynamic interaction between ships moving in restricted waters with complex boundaries. Each ship in concern is linked with a moving patch representing the arbitrary bathymetry beneath it. The wetted surfaces of ship hulls are meshed and loaded prior to the simulation, while the moving patches are dynamically discretized by a fast and robust mesh generator. The proposed method is validated for the ship- ship interaction case in the shallow water case with a flat and horizontal seabed where the mirror image technique is applicable, and satisfactory agreement is obtained. The method is further applied to simulate two interaction scenarios involving arbitrary seabed topography, and the numerical results are obtained and discussed.
AN AHP MODEL FOR THE CHOICE OF SHIP FLAG: A CASE STUDY OF TAIWANESE SHIPOWNERS
Authors: Chou C C , Ding J F
Published: December 2021

The choice of an appropriate ship flag for the existing fleet or new-building ships is one of important issues of shipowners. The main purpose of this paper is to construct an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model for the choice of ship flag. An application of the proposed AHP model to the case study on the ship flag choice of Taiwanese shipowners is shown in this article. The results show that the most important influential factors on the ship flag choice of Taiwanese shipowners are in order of the importance as follows: (a) crew cost, (b) incentive, (c) fiscal reason, (d) dual class expense, (e) tax-related expense, (f) PSC inspection, (g) freedom to employ foreign crew, (h) priority to transport, (i) ship registry process, (j) market consideration, (k) level of bureaucracy, and (l) law restrictions. The top four nations for Flag of Convenience (FOC) registry are in order of shipowner’s preferences as follows: (a) Panama, (b) Liberia, (c) Hong Kong, and (d) Singapore. The above findings can be a reference for the maritime departments of Taiwanese government transportation to help the maritime departments offer response strategies and policies for future development of national ship registration system.
Brightness Compensation for GF-3 SAR Images Based on Cycle-Consistent Adversarial Networks
Authors: Lin Shaofeng , Sun Zengguo , Peng Xuejun , Ni Lin , Wen Genfeng , Chen Weirong , Lu Zheng , Chen Qianfu
Published: December 2021

GF-3 is the first C-Band full-polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite with a space resolution up to 1m in China. The uneven brightness of SAR images is a problem when using GF-3 images, which makes it difficult to use and produce SAR images. In this paper, a brightness compensation method is proposed for GF-3 SAR images with unbalanced brightness in some areas based on a deep learning model named Cycle-Consistent Adversarial Networks (CycleGAN). The proposed method makes the image brightness relatively consistent, and it is compared with the MASK dodging algorithm, Wallis dodging algorithm and histogram equalization in terms of the profiles, brightness mean, standard deviation, and average gradient. Results of brightness compensation show that, the proposed method makes the inner brightness differences smaller, and the image quality is obviously improved, which provides even brightness image for subsequent applications, and has great practical significance.
Nano Pesticides Application in Agriculture and Their Impact on Environment
Authors: Asif Malik , Islam Shayesta , A. Malik Mushtaq , Mahdi Dar Zaffar , Masood Amjad , Shafi Saima , Rashid Bisma , Sidique Showkat
Published: December 2021

Environmental contamination and the tolerance developed by the pests, pathogens are some of the environmental issues related to the aimless utilization of chemical pesticides. It has became matter of serious concern for environment, food quality and soil health. Nanotechnology, envisaged as a swiftly emerging field has capability to reform food systems in agriculture. Nanotechnology provides an imperishable solution to these problems by the establishment of nano-pesticides. The functional components or the conveyor molecules used are of nano size. The performance of these nano sized particles is much better the traditional pesticides, as the smaller size aids in proper spreading on the pest surface. Amelioration in solubility of operational components, betterment in stability of formulation, gradual liberation of operational components and enhancement in mobility are some of the paramount advantages of nano particles attributed to the minute size of particles and greater surface area. Thus, nano particles have strengthened activity against target pests in comparison to bulk materials. Furthermore, nano-formulations sustain productive use in agriculture by offering systemic properties, uniform leaf coverage and enhanced soil properties. Despite all the positive aspects, it might have certain negative effects as well, like exposure of humans through distinct routes Viz, exposure to nano pesticides either directly or indirectly like adsorption through skin, or inhalation while breathing air or transfer from one energy level to another by taking contaminated food and water.
Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Mitral Annular Plane Systolic Function (Mapse) and Syntax Score In Non-St Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: KÜLAHCİOGLU Seyhmus , KARACAM Murat , DANISMAN Nesri , TUNCER Seref Berk , KÜLTÜRSAY Barkın , TEKATLİ Ali Furkan , TOSUN Ayhan , AKBAS Ravza Betül , KÜP Ayhan , AYTÜRK Mehmet , ÇAKMAK Ender Özgün , USLU Abdülkadir
Published: December 2021

Objective: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are still the main cause of mortality in the world. Scoring systems are important for risk evaluation in ACS. Angiographic The Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (SYNTAX) score is universal. For cardiac pump function, left ventricular (LV) longitudinal shortening has a major role. It can be assessed by some echocardiographic parameters. Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) is well defined for the LV longitudinal function evaluation and clues with LV systolic function. In this study, we aimed to research the relationship between SYNTAX score and MAPSE in Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients.

Methods: 138 consecutive patients who underwent coronary angiography after diagnosis of NSTEMI were included. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed to all patients by an experienced physician who was uninformed patient’s data. Coronary angiography via the femoral approach was performed for all patients within 48 hours. ≥ 50% coronary lesion stenosis in vessels ≥ 1.5 mm was scored separately and SYNTAX scores were obtained.

Results: The median age was 64.5 (54.0-70.8) years and 80.4% were male. Hypertension was the most common risk factor (72.5%). Left anterior descending artery (LAD) stenosis was the most common artery stenosis (58.7%). The mean MAPSE was 14.0 (13.0-15.8) and the mean SYNTAX score was 10.0 (7.0-14). Correlation of our outcome variable SYNTAX score between physiological and clinical variables of age, troponin and LVEF were calculated. No significant p value was detected. The relationship between SYNTAX Score and categorical variables such as gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, left main coronary artery (LMCA), LAD, right coronary artery (RCA), circumflex artery (CX), peripheral arterial disease (PAD) was evaluated. None of the variables included in the regression model were associated with the SYNTAX score

Conclusion: In this study, we have investigated the relationship between MAPSE and SS in NSTEMI patients. No significant correlation was found between MAPSE and SS.
Association Between Pain with Disability in the Elderly with Dementia
Authors: Hatefi Masoud , Nouri Lida
Published: December 2021

Background: Elderly is one of the most important and critical periods of life, and paying attention to the issues and problems of this period is very important. Objectives: The present study was performed to investigate the relationship between pain and disability in the elderly with dementia in 2021. Methods: In the present cross-sectional descriptive study, 120 elderly people with dementia were included. The instruments used in the four sections were the demographic profile form, the P-APS pain observation tool, and Stanford Disability Questionnaire questions. the researcher identified the elderly with dementia by available sampling method and if the elderly with dementia were eligible and written informed consent was obtained from the elderly and their primary caregivers, the questionnaires were completed. Conditions of pain and disability were described by descriptive tests, and then the relationship between pain and the degree of disability in patients was analyzed by statistical analysis using SPSS16 software. Results: The results showed mean (SD) pain score was 14.45 (4.23), disability score was 12.75 (3.09), and fall score was 37 (30.8%). According to pain score status classification, 4 (3.3%) of the elderly had no pain, 8 (6.7%) had mild pain, 27 (22.5%) had moderate pain, and 81 (67.5%) had severe pain. There is a significant relationship between pain status and disability in the elderly with dementia. By increase in pain, the patients had more disability (P = 0.000, F = 79.971). Conclusions: As the pain increased, the disability of the elderly with dementia decreased. For this reason, preventive interventions are explained in this field.
Neonatal Diabetes Due to a Mutation in the Distal PTF1A Enhancer: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Moravej Hossein , Mirrashidi Fatemeh Sadat , Haghighi Alireza , Amirhakimi Anis , Ilkhanipoor Homa
Published: December 2021

: Biallelic variants in the pancreas-specific transcription factor 1A (PTF1A) gene are a rare cause of permanent neonatal diabetes. We report a case of neonatal diabetes with unique clinical manifestations. The clinical diagnosis of the affected infant was confirmed by insufficient endocrine and exocrine pancreas activity; however, the pancreas was normal in imaging. Molecular analyses identified a novel homozygous single nucleotide variant (Chr10, g.23508441T > G), affecting a highly conserved nucleotide within a distal enhancer of the PTF1A gene. The literature review showed that most of these patients had IUGR and imaging evidence of pancreatic agenesis or hypoplasia. We suggest that pancreatic imaging and evaluation of exocrine pancreas function can help early confirmation of the diagnosis in patients with permanent neonatal diabetes.
Iusta causa traditionis: Obligačný právny úkon zaväzujúci k prevodu vlastníctva alebo účel odovzdania?
Authors: Kleňová Veronika
Published: December 2021

Nesprávne pochopenie toho, čo klasické rímske právo ponímalo ako kauzu tradície, viedlo od čias glosy k záveru, že putatívna causa traditionis bola rovnako postačujúca ako skutočne existujúca iusta causa traditionis (tradícia spôsobila prevod vlastníctva, hoci právny dôvod, o ktorom sa strany domnievali, že existuje, v skutočnosti neexistoval). Článok na príklade dotis datio prezentuje rímsky systém iustae causae ako systém účelov odovzdania, ktorý vysvetľuje, prečo klasické rímske právo nepotrebovalo putatívnu kauzu na to, aby traditio dotis causa mohla spôsobiť prevod vlastníctva dokonca aj vtedy, keď veno v dôsledku určitej manželskej prekážky platne nevzniklo.
Koho trápí existence lidských práv?
Authors: Hapla Martin
Published: December 2021

Článek reaguje na text Marka Káčera „Načo sa trápiť s otázkou existencie ľudských práv?“, kterému vytýká, že dostatečně nerozlišuje mezi různými druhy práv (např. právy legálními a morálními, právy institucionálními a kritickými morálními), což následně vede k některým zmatením, a dále že se vymezuje vůči otázce, kterou si současní filosofové věnující se tématu lidských práv nekladou. Lidská práva totiž v současné filosofii nejsou chápána jako bizarní objekty existující v nějaké obdobě platónské říše idejí, ale jako normy, které platí na základě morálních důvodů. Právě tato pozice je v článku důkladněji představena a analyzována (včetně identifikace některých jejích výhod oproti pragmatickému myšlenkovému rámci, v němž doporučuje uvažovat o lidských právech Marek Káčer).
Srovnání koncepce finanční gramotnosti ČR a vybraných států USA
Authors: Ševčík Karel
Published: December 2021

Přestože se koncept rozvíjení finanční gramotnosti u žáků stal nedílnou součástí edukační a finanční politiky mnoha států, konkrétní podmínky (kulturní, sociální a ekonomické) realizace tohoto konceptu ve školním kurikulu se mohou vý­znamně lišit, což má dopady na samotný obsah vzdělávání. Studie se proto zamě­řuje na analýzu a komparaci standardů finanční gramotnosti, jež jsou stěžejními dokumenty pro finanční vzdělávání, v České republice a ve vybraných státech USA, konkrétně Utahu, Virginii a Tennessee. Srovnání standardů vychází z kvantitativní obsahové analýzy založené na vytvořeném kategoriálním systému. Výsledky studie naznačují nedostatečnou obsáhlost a návodnost standardů finanční gramotnosti Čes­ké republiky. Také zastoupení významových jednotek v rámci kategorií obsahové di­menze nelze považovat za rovnovážné, jelikož je kladen nižší důraz na témata týkající se povolání a makroekonomických poznatků. Dále lze říci, že u českého standardu finanční gramotnosti převládají kognitivně méně náročné aktivity, což platí i u stan­dardů Utahu a Virginie.
Qualidade físico-química de ameixas ‘Letícia’ produzidas sobre porta-externos clonais e em plantas autoenraizadas, no meio-oeste de Santa Catarina
Authors: Bender Angelica , Souza André Luiz Kulkamp de , Dalbó Marco Antônio , Mayer Newton Alex
Published: December 2021

Objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar os efeitos de porta-enxertos clonais e de plantas autoenraizadas na qualidade físico-química de ameixas ‘Letícia’, no meio-oeste de Santa Catarina-SC. Foram avaliados frutos da cv. Letícia produzidos nos ciclos produtivos de 2018, 2019 e 2020, provenientes de pomar experimental da Estação Experimental da Epagri em Videira-SC. As plantas foram enxertadas sobre 19 diferentes acessos (cultivares, híbridos interespecíficos e seleções) utilizados como porta-enxertos clonais, além da cv. Letícia autoenraizada (sem porta-enxerto). Avaliou-se acidez total, teor de sólidos solúveis, ratio, pH, firmeza de polpa e cor da epiderme dos frutos. Os valores de pH oscilaram de 2,98 para o porta-enxerto ‘Barrier’ (2018) a 3,68 para plantas sobre ‘Santa Rosa’ (2020). ‘Santa Rosa’ como porta-enxerto destacou-se pelo maior ratio (19,46) na safra 2020, seguido pelo ‘Flordaguard em 2018 (14,92). Os maiores valores de firmeza foram obtidos para GxN9 em 2018 e Nemared em 2020, e os menores por ‘Santa Rosa’ em 2019 e 2020. A resposta dos porta-enxertos não se repetiu ao longo das safras avaliadas, demonstrando que o fator safra teve maior influência sobre a qualidade dos frutos, com exceção de ‘Santa Rosa’. Os porta-enxertos Rigitano, Clone 15 (Prunus mume), Nemared e I-67-52-4 (P. persica) apresentaram incompatibilidade com a cultivar-copa Letícia. Plantas autoenraizadas de ‘Letícia’ produzem frutos com características físico-químicas semelhantes aos produzidos em plantas enxertadas nos porta-enxertos testados, tornando-se uma opção tecnicamente interessante de cultivo sem o uso de porta-enxertos.
The NMR Spectral Measurement Database: A System for Organizing and
Accessing NMR Spectra of Therapeutic Proteins
Authors: Blonder Niksa , Delaglio Frank
Published: December 2021

The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectral Measurement Database (NMR-SMDB) was
developed for the purpose of organizing and searching NMR spectral data of protein
therapeutics, linking spectra to corresponding sample information and enabling quick
access to full datasets and entire studies. In addition to supporting internal research
at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the system could
facilitate data access to stakeholders outside of NIST, and future versions of the
database software itself could be installed by others for their own data storage and
retrieval.
Tertiary education learning outcomes, a case study: “You want us to think!”
Authors: Mele Marrero Margarita , Rodríguez-Marrero Andrés
Published: December 2021

Present perceptions about the poor production of university students in the last decades might be the same other professors had in previous centuries.  Nonetheless, more corseting forms of assessment and the irruption of new technologies can establish a difference. These factors serve the controversy when blamed for preventing intellectual development, or when also considering that ICTs are the personal mark of new generations of youths who face their outdated dinosaur teachers.

The purpose of this paper is to provide a tentative case analysis of the situation to validate what seems a generalized perception of the decay of tertiary education. Our data will be obtained from answers that students of the third year of a Humanities English degree could not provide. In our approach we will consider the difficulties students have in reaching the highest levels of taxonomies like Bloom’s (1956) or Dreyfus & Dreyfus (1980) with their further modifications. Collaterally we will tackle key competences and forms of assessment. Results will present the dichotomy of maintaining the present progression or, alternatively, think again and take some action.