bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A diabetologia social em Portugal. Génese, influências e concretizações (1926-1931)
Authors: Cerqueira Vieira Ismael , Rui Pita João , Pereira Ana Leonor
Published: November 2021

[pt] A diabetes é uma epidemia silenciosa e debilitadora que tem recebido uma atenção redobrada nas últimas décadas por parte da Medicina. Este trabalho pretende realizar uma análise sobre o aparecimento da diabetologia social em Portugal, centrado no segundo quartel do século XX. Primeiramente pretende-se perceber a génese desta área médica, tendo por base o trabalho desenvolvido pelo médico Ernesto Roma em Lisboa. Segue-se uma análise focada no rastreamento das correntes de pensamento médico que influenciaram a diabetologia portuguesa e por último pretende-se perceber como foi organizado o modelo de assistência aos diabéticos nos primeiros tempos da sua existência.
La recepción del léxico de la taxonomía botánica de Linneo en los diccionarios del español
Authors: Nomdedeu-Rull Antoni
Published: November 2021

El objetivo de este estudio es describir y analizar la recepción del léxico de la taxonomía botánica de Linneo en los diccionarios de la lengua española de los siglos XVIII y XIX. Para ello, en primer lugar, se ha partido de los términos relativos a clases, órdenes y géneros linneanos presentes en la obra Parte práctica de botánica del caballero Carlos Linneo (1784-1788) de Antoni Palau y Verdera, el asimilador de la obra del botánico sueco al español. En segundo lugar, se han cotejado estos términos en los diccionarios generales del español de los siglos XVIII y XIX para averiguar cuántos de ellos se registraron, cuánto tiempo perduraron en los diccionarios y en cuáles se atestigua su primera documentación lexicográfica. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que el Diccionario Nacional (1846-1847) de Ramón Joaquín Domínguez fue el primer diccionario en español en incorporar las palabras de la clasificación botánica de Linneo y que, en general, dichas voces se mantuvieron, en mayor o menor proporción, en diferentes diccionarios hasta el Diccionario general y técnico hispano-americano (1918) de Manuel Rodríguez-Navas y Carrasco. La fuente de consulta de Domínguez no fue la obra de Palau (1784-1788) sino el Dictionnaire national (1843) de Louis-Nicolas Bescherelle, diccionario francés del que copia literalmente el lemario y las definiciones. El diccionario de la Real Academia Española apenas se hizo eco de este léxico.
Vieillissement et usages numériques
Authors: Delias Lucie
Published: November 2021

À partir des outils des approches critiques du vieillissement et de la sociologie des usages des TIC, cet article s’intéresse aux enjeux de la numérisation des services publics pour les adultes âgés non autonomes face aux outils numériques. S’appuyant sur des entretiens avec des personnes âgées de 62 à 82 ans et des observations dans des cours d’initiation à l’informatique destinés aux retraités, il s’agit de montrer comment la dématérialisation des démarches administratives essentielles joue comme une nouvelle injonction à la connexion pour le public âgé ; d’explorer les conséquences pratiques mais aussi symboliques de ce mouvement de numérisation de la société pour les personnes appartenant aux générations les plus anciennes ; et de mettre aussi en avant les mécanismes d’appropriation et de résistances qui peuvent se développer à partir d’usages contraints.
Numerical and Geometrical Analysis of the Onshore Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy with a Ramp
Authors: Oliveira Marla Rodrigues , dos Santos Elizaldo Domingues , Isoldi Liércio André , Rocha Luiz Alberto Oliveira , Gomes Mateus das Neves
Published: November 2021

This study is about a two-dimensional numerical analysis of the influence of a ramp in front on an oscillating water column wave energy converter (OWC-WEC). The main purpose was to evaluate, numerically and geometrically, the effect of using a ramp variation in relation to the frontal wall on the hydropneumatic power of the OWC-WEC. The constructal design method was applied for geometric analysis. The problem had a geometric constraint: the area of the ramp (A2) and two degrees of freedom: H2 / L2 (ratio of the height and length of the ramp) and L4 (the distance of the ramp concerning the OWC-WEC front wall). In numerical simulations, the equations of conservation of mass, momentum, and an equation for the transport of volumetric fraction were solved using the finite volume method (FVM). The multiphase model volume of fluid (VOF) was applied for the air-water interaction. Thus, the increase in the H2/L2 ratio resulted in a decrease of the root mean square (RMS) of the available hydropneumatic power (Phyd). By varying the distance L4, the better case was = 6 m and / = 0.025 and the worst case was = 1 m and / = 0.2. The relative difference between the better RMS Phyd = 150.7957 W and the worst Phyd = 73.1164 W reached up to a hundred and six percent.
Analytical Study of Insulation Characteristics of Thermal Batteries with Vacuum Insulation
Authors: Kim Chan Hoo , Choi Ji Hyun , Park Sung Young , Lee Hyung Chae , Lee Sang Jin , Kim Goun
Published: November 2021

In this study, a thermal battery is designed with vacuum insulation to improve its thermal insulation. Thermal insulation is one of the many factors that determine the stability and operation of the battery. The battery’s operating time as well as the improvement in its thermal insulation performance were analyzed. The location of the vacuum insulation was set as a variable in the analysis models. The thermal battery was subjected to unsteady heat transfer analysis until the electrolyte temperature reached 450°C. Vacuum insulation was applied to the part of the base thermal battery to fabricate three model batteries. Compared with the base model B, the operating time increased by 48% for the model BS, 76% for the model BSB, and 179% for the model BSBT. Due to the large area of the side, a large amount of heat was transferred; the quantity of heat transfer was in the order B>BS>BSB>BSBT. In the model BSBT, the heat loss per unit area was reduced by 93% at the side, top, bottom compared with the base model. The results of this study will serve as basic data for the design of thermal batteries with vacuum insulation and for improvement in insulation performance.
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Removal of Soft-Tissue Foreign Bodies in Children
Authors: Pan Pradyumna
Published: November 2021

The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness and complications of ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous removal of foreign bodies (FBs). Eleven patients were evaluated for US-guided percutaneous removal of FBs in the upper and lower extremities between April 2018 and March 2020 at the pediatric surgery department of a tertiary-level referral hospital. Elongated FBs, without damage to the adjacent neural and vascular tissue, were included. FBs with open wound, those with glass piece, and irregular-shaped and very superficial palpable FBs were excluded.
Benign Renal Tumors in Pediatric Age Group
Authors: Menon Prema , Rao Katragadda Lakshmi Narasimha , Nazki Saalim , Behera Saswati , Gupta Kirti , Samujh Ram , Solanki Shailesh , Saxena Akshay , Bansal Deepak , Trehan Amita
Published: November 2021

Background:

Benign renal tumors are extremely rare and were studied here. This series also includes a renal teratoma in a horseshoe kidney, probably only the second in the pediatric literature.

Materials and Methods:

Retrospective review of children with benign renal tumors operated between 2006 and 2018 at one center.

Results:

Twelve patients (M:F ratio 10:2), age range 3 weeks (31-week gestation) to 13 years presented with large palpable renal swelling (n = 12) and hematuria (n = 3). Computed tomography (CT) scan showed features typical of the tumor. Final histopathology (age group [mean]) showed: multilocular cystic nephroma (MLCN) - n = 5 (41.7%), (11–16 months [13.6]); congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN) - n = 4 (33.3%) (classic 1, cellular 3) (0.75–5 months [2.125]); mature cystic teratoma - n = 1 (8.3%): (48 months, in a horseshoe kidney), and angiomyolipoma (AML) - n = 2 (16.7%) (144 months [sporadic] and 156 months [tuberous sclerosis]) One patient with cystic teratoma with no calcification on CT scan received pre-operative chemotherapy as fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) reported malignant small blue cell tumor. Nephroureterectomy with Gerota's fascia could be done easily in all without intraoperative complications. Delay in presentation in MLCN and CMN led to increased symptoms and CT scan changes. All patients did well in 1.5–12 years (median 3 years) follow-up including cellular mesoblastic nephroma.

Conclusions:

Benign renal tumors often occur in specific age groups but may overlap that of Wilms tumor. Proper interpretation of clinical presentation, CT scan, and FNAC findings help in avoiding preoperative chemotherapy. Upfront nephroureterectomy is curative. Histopathological findings decide further treatment. Children with AML and tuberous sclerosis need lifelong follow-up.
A Rare Cause of Rectovaginal Fistula in Early Infancy
Authors: Swaminathan Aravind , Sathiyasekaran Malathi , Padankatti Swathi , Padankatti Rajiv B. , Arulprakash S , Raj Revathi
Published: November 2021

Acquired Rectovaginal Fistula (RVF) is rare in infants. Interleukin10/ Interleukin 10 receptor deficiencies are monogenic disorders presenting as aggressive forms of infantile onset inflammatory bowel disease with perianal abscess and fistula. Genetic studies assist in confirming the diagnosis. We present a two month old infant with rectovaginal fistula, severe colitis, failure to thrive and recurrent infections in whom colonoscopy revealed irregular colonic ulcers, and genetic studies confirmed an IL10RB mutation. Hematopoietic Stem cell transplantation is the definitive therapy for this disorder which the child underwent. We report this infant with an acquired RVF with extraintestinal features due to IL10RB mutation to highlight the importance of thinking beyond the local anatomy and looking into the genetic domain.
Difficult Airway of Fetus
Authors: Jain Prashant , Prasad Ashish , Rahul Kanta M. , Ankur Kumar
Published: November 2021

Large neck masses involving the airway can lead to hypoxia or the demise of the newborn in case the airway is not secured in time. A planned ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) enables to access the airway by various means under optimal conditions. Advancements in imaging and well-orchestrated teamwork enable to improve the survival by EXIT procedure.
Successful Surgical Management of a Rare Combination of Intrapericardial Teratoma and Thymoma in an Infant
Authors: Mishra Anand Kumar , Bansal Vidur , Patel Ruchit , Upadhyay Vinay , Sekar Aravind , Halder Vikram , Singh Avneet
Published: November 2021

Primary cardiac tumors are rare, accounting for <0.2% of all childhood tumors. They can be diagnosed prenatally. Intrapericardial teratoma is a rare benign tumor that presents either due to the mass effect of the tumor or secondary pericardial effusion. Thymus is an important part of the immune system in the pediatric age group. Thymic lesions are rare causes of anterior mediastinal pathology. Their occurrence in children is rarer, nevertheless knowledge about their pathologies helps in clinching the correct diagnosis. We report a case of combined intrapericardial teratoma and thymoma that has not been reported previously in the literature.
Pilomatrixoma
Authors: Sharma Kanika , Bajpai Minu , Yadav Rajni , Goel Prabudh
Published: November 2021

The rarity, diverse clinical presentation, relatively featureless sonography, and diagnostic dilemma associated with pilomatrixomas may trigger anxiety and call for unwarranted investigations. The authors have shared their experience in two consecutive cases to generate awareness for such lesions.
Congenital Pyloric Atresia
Authors: Prasad Gungi Raghavendra , Rao J. V. Subba , Fatima Firdous , Anjum Fariha
Published: November 2021

Introduction:

Pyloric atresia is a rare cause of congenital gastric outlet obstruction. It is often associated with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Rarity and experience with 11 cases are the reason for this publication.

Aims and Objectives:

The aim and objective of this study is to present our experience of 11 cases of congenital pyloric atresia and correlate with available literature.

Materials and Methods:

This was retrospective cohort of 11 cases correlative comparative study. Data of all the 11 cases from 1982 to 2019 were collected, reviewed, and analyzed. The parameters studied included age, gender, antenatal diagnosis, postnatal diagnosis, preoperative management, intraoperative findings, postoperative course outcome, associated anomalies, and any genetic studies if done. All these parameters were compared with published data.

Results:

There were 11 cases in the present series with six boys and five girls. Most of them presented at varying periods from birth to day 1 of life.

Discussion:

Congenital pyloric atresia may be isolated or associated with EB. Three varieties of pyloric atresia were described. Association with EB increases the mortality.

Conclusions:

Review and analysis of 11 cases of pyloric atresia compared with published literature is being reported.
Histopathological Review of Diagnostic Categories of the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology – An Institutional Experience of 6 Years
Authors: Isgor Irem S. , Ercetin Selim Yigit , Enver Necati , Cinel Leyla
Published: November 2021

Introduction:

Salivary gland malignancies account for 2 to 4% of head and neck cancers. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is used in preoperative diagnosis of salivary gland lesions. Although FNAC is a highly reliable technique for preoperative diagnosis, there were no consensus on salivary gland cytopathology reporting. Recently, an international group has recommended a classification system for salivary gland FNAC reporting titled “Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology” (MSRSGC). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the usability of the Milan System, its ability to determine the risk of malignancy for each category, with comparisons of inital cytologic and final histopathological diagnosis.

Materials and Methods:

We performed a retrospective analysis of salivary gland lesion FNAC in our department from 2013 to 2019. A total of 578 FNACs were performed in 514 patients. Of these, 85 cases had surgical follow-up (parotid gland, n = 73, submandibular gland, n = 12). The cytological samples were categorized according to the MSRSGC into six categories by two pathologists. The risk of malignancy (ROM) and diagnostic accuracy values were calculated for each diagnostic categories.

Results:

A total of 85 aspirates of the patients with follow-up, the MSRSGC diagnostic categories were as follows: non-diagnostic in 7 aspirates (8.2%), non-neoplastic in 3 (3.5%), atypia of undetermined significance (AUS) in 9 (10.5%), benign neoplasm in 43 (50.5%), salivary gland neoplasm of undetermined malignant potential in 7 (8.2%), suspicious for malignancy in 10 (11.7%), and malignant in 6 (7%). The ROM for each category was 28, 5%, 0%, 33%, 0%, 28.5%, 90%, and 100%, respectively.

Conclusion:

FNAC plays a critical role in the evaluation of patients with salivary gland lesions. The MSRSGC helps in the standardization of the process of diagnosis and clinical management of salivary gland lesions, especially of AUS and SUMP categories that are indeterminate categories in nature.
Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and clusters in school children from June 2020 to April 2021: prospective cohort study Ciao Corona
Authors: Ulyte Agne , Radtke Thomas , Abela Irene A. , Haile Sarah R. , Ammann Priska , Berger Christoph , Trkola Alexandra , Fehr Jan , Puhan Milo A. , Kriemler Susi
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Few studies have explored the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in schools in 2021, with the advent of variants of concern. We aimed to examine the evolution of the proportion of seropositive children at schools from June-July 2020 to March-April 2021. We also examined symptoms, under-detection of infections, potential preventive effect of face masks, and reasons for non-participation in the study.
METHODS: Children in lower (7–10 years), middle (8–13 years) and upper (12–17 years) school levels in randomly selected schools and classes in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, were invited to participate in the prospective cohort study Ciao Corona. Three testing rounds were completed in June-July 2020, October-November 2020 and March-April 2021. From 5230 invited, 2974 children from 275 classes in in 55 schools participated in at least one testing round. We measured SARS-CoV-2 serology in venous blood, and parents filled in questionnaires on sociodemographic information and symptoms.
RESULTS: The proportion of children seropositive for SARS-CoV-2 increased from 1.5% (95% credible interval [CrI] 0.6–2.6%) by June-July 2020, to 6.6% (4.0–8.9%) by October-November, and to 16.4% (12.1–19.5%) by March-April 2021. By March-April 2021, children in upper school level (12.4%; 7.3–16.7%) were less likely to be seropositive than those in middle (19.5%; 14.2–24.4%) or lower school levels (16.0%; 11.0–20.4%). The ratio of PCR-diagnosed to all seropositive children changed from one to 21.7 (by June-July 2020) to one to 3.5 (by March-April 2021). Potential clusters of three or more newly seropositive children were detected in 24 of 119 (20%) classes, 17 from which could be expected by chance. Clustering was not higher than expected by chance in middle and upper school levels. Children in the upper school level, who were wearing face masks at school from November 2020, had a 5.1% (95% confidence interval  9.4% to 0.7%) lower than expected seroprevalence by March-April 2021 than those in middle school level, based on difference-in-differences analysis. Symptoms were reported by 37% of newly seropositive and 16% seronegative children. Fear of blood sampling (64%) was the most frequently reported reason for non-participation.

CONCLUSIONS: Although the proportion of seropositive children increased from 1.5% in June-July 2020 to 16.4% in March-April 2021, few infections were likely associated with potential spread within schools. In March-April 2021, significant clustering of seropositive children within classes was observed only in the lower school level.
Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04448717
A Simple and Efficient Technique to Generate Bounded Solutions for the Multidimensional Knapsack Problem: a Guide for OR Practitioners
Authors: Lu Yun , McNally Bryan , Shively-Ertas Emre , Vasko Francis J.
Published: November 2021

The 0-1 Multidimensional Knapsack Problem (MKP) is a NP-Hard problem that has important applications in business and industry. Approximate solution approaches for the MKP in the literature typically provide no guarantee on how close generated solutions are to the optimum. This article demonstrates how general-purpose integer programming software (Gurobi) is iteratively used to generate solutions for the 270 MKP test problems in Beasley’s OR-Library such that, on average, the solutions are guaranteed to be within 0.094% of the optimums and execute in 88 seconds on a standard PC. This methodology, called the simple sequential increasing tolerance (SSIT) matheuristic, uses a sequence of increasing tolerances in Gurobi to generate a solution that is guaranteed to be close to the optimum in a short time. This solution strategy generates bounded solutions in a timely manner without requiring the coding of a problem-specific algorithm. The SSIT results (although guaranteed within 0.094% of the optimums) when compared to known optimums deviated only 0.006% from the optimums—far better than any published results for these 270 MKP test instances.
Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria spp. in gulls feeding on Zagreb landfill site, Croatia
Authors: Humski Andrea , Jurinović Luka , Amšel Zelenika Tajana , Ječmenica Biljana , Krstulović Fani , Šimpraga Borka , Stojević Dora , Mikulić Marina , Mitak Mario
Published: November 2021

Gulls, as migratory wild birds are known that can spread different pathogens over long distances. Aim of this study was to access prevalence of different Listeria species in their population fed at the Zagreb landfill site. Altogether, 390 gulls of three species were sampled: Yellow-legged Gull, Larus michahellis; Black-headed Gull, L. ridibundus and Common Gull, L. canus. Most prevalent species was L. innocua (14.4%), while L. monocytogenes was found in 11.3 % of tested samples. The presence of other species was found in a smaller percentage, namely L. welshimeri (1.3%), L. ivanovii (0.5%) and L. seeligeri (0.3%). Serotyping of L. monocytogenes isolates was performed using both molecular and conventional methods, and most isolates belonged to serotypes 1/2a and 1/2b. To the best of our knowledge, this study reports the first results of research on the presence of L. monocytogenes and other Listeria spp. in wild birds in Croatia.
The Use of Audiovisual Materials to Teach Pronunciation in the ESL/EFL Classroom
Authors: Espinoza Maria Gabriela Tobar , Cárdenas Yola Indaura Chica , Martinez Claudia Valerie Piedra , Saavedra Francisco Israel Brito
Published: November 2021

In the new generation of language learning and teaching, the use of technology has spread within the language classrooms. This bibliographical exploratory research was carried out to examine the use of audiovisual materials as educators’ resources to teach pronunciation in the EFL/ESL classroom, their effects on students’ oral production. For this purpose, 20 academic papers associated with the use of audiovisual aids in the English classroom were analyzed. Furthermore, the papers were divided into five categories such as computer-assisted method, podcasts, songs, social media, and videos. The results of the study demonstrated that audiovisual aids assisted educators and students in the teaching-learning process. They contributed to the improvement of learners’ pronunciation at different English levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) as well as those having different ages (children, teenagers, adults) and diverse language backgrounds. Finally, this research provides information about effective strategies when using audiovisuals to help students improve their pronunciation.
El turismo CAVE como herramienta para la divulgación del patrimonio y el desarrollo sustentable en el Geoparque aspirante Huasteca Potosina
Authors: Rodríguez Irma Brígida Suárez , Acevedo Griselda Meraz , Hernández Alejandro Gutiérrez , Luna-Kelser Juan
Published: November 2021

Con el continuo desarrollo de la industria del turismo en el mundo, los destinos están tratando de diferenciarse para aumentar su competitividad global. Un creciente nicho de mercado que puede aportar grandes beneficios a los territorios en este sentido se identifica como el Turismo CAVE: Científico, Académico, Voluntariado y Educación (SAVE Tourism).[1] Las actividades basadas en este segmento aportan beneficios a la comunidad local a través del aumento de los ingresos como consecuencia del incremento de estadía de turistas y mayor gasto, generando nuevas oportunidades de desarrollo socio-económico o sea, mayor empleo. Además, este tipo de turismo contribuye a generar fondos para la conservación del patrimonio ambiental y un mayor compromiso con la preservación de la cultura local, lo cual eleva y refuerza la conciencia social sobre cuestiones ambientales, culturales y mejores prácticas.

En el caso del territorio que conforma el Geoparque aspirante Huasteca Potosina, a través de un estudio realizado por la Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí en los municipios de Aquismón, Ciudad Valles y Xilitla, en colaboración con la George Washington University han surgido recomendaciones para este segmento del mercado turístico, a fin de ayudar a mejorar la experiencia del turismo local y crear oportunidades de desarrollo para el sector turístico y las comunidades locales.
La correction par les pairs dans le développement de stratégies en Écriture Académique en classe de FLE en milieu universitaire : Perspective de l’étudiant face à une proposition didactique
Authors: Vargas Iván , Sarmiento Favio
Published: November 2021

Cet article décrit la correction par les pairs comme l’un des résultats d’une recherche ayant pour but le développement de compétences en Écriture Académique des étudiants d’un cours de FLE niveau C1.1, à travers la mise en en œuvre d'une unité didactique axée sur l'essai, en tant que genre discursif. Cette recherche-action a utilisé l'enquête, le journal de bord et l'interview rétrospective avec un groupe focalisé, pour obtenir des données sur l'incidence de la correction par les pairs. Les résultats révèlent l'incidence de la correction par les pairs dans le développement de stratégies en Écriture Académique à travers les perceptions des étudiants en tant qu’auteurs et éditeurs des textes et leur rôle dans la correction par les pairs.
PENGARUH PENGHARGAAN, KUALITAS KEHIDUPAN KERJA, KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR (OCB) DOSEN PASCASARJANA POLITEKNIK ANGKATAN LAUT DI SESKOAL JAKARTA
Authors: Nurakhim Bambang
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this research was to study the effect of the reward, the quality of work life and job satisfaction on lecturer organizational citizenship behavior Polytechnic Naval Postgraduate School and the Naval Command and Staff Colledge Jakarta. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey method. Samples of this study were 77 lecturers with selected randomly. It can be concluded that: (1) the reward has a direct influence on the organizational citizenship behavior lecturer, (2) the quality of working life has a direct influence on the behavior of organizational citizenship lecturers, (3) job satisfaction has a direct influence on the behavior of organizational citizenship lecturers, (4) reward has a direct influence on job satisfaction lecturer, and (5) the quality of work life has a direct influence on job satisfaction of teachers, and (6) the reward has a direct influence on the quality of work life lecturers. Therefore, to improve organizational citizenship behavior lecturer, reward, quality of work life and job satisfaction should be improved.
PENGARUH KOMITMEN KERJA TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA PADA GURU SMP NEGERI KECAMATAN KEMAYORAN JAKARTA PUSAT PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA
Authors: Tanjung Boma Jonaldy , Koto Deni Indra Purnama
Published: November 2021

This study aims to determine: 1) the effect of commitment on employee work productivity; 2) the effect of work experience on employee work productivity; 3) which influence is more dominant between work commitment and work experience on employee work productivity. This research is a descriptive associative research with hypothesis testing. The population in this study was a sample of 60 public junior high school teachers in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, with a saturated sample technique. The data collection technique used a questionnaire and tested its validity and reliability. The data analysis technique used was the F test, t test and R2 test. The results of this study are that work motivation and work experience together have a positive effect on teacher work productivity. This is evident from the results of the F test which obtained Fcount of 36,956 Ftable of 3,159 and a significant value of 0.000 0.05. Work motivation has a positive effect on teacher work productivity. This is evident from the results of the t test which obtained tcount X1 = 3.584 t table of 1.671 and a significant value of 0.001 0.05. Work Experience has a positive effect on Employee Work Productivity. This is evident from the results of the t test which obtained t count X2 = 3.294 t table of 1.671 and a significant value of 0.002 0.05. From these results Work Motivation has a greater (dominant) influence on Employee Productivity. This is evident from the results of the t test which obtained t count X1 is greater than t count X2, namely 3.584 3.294.
PERBANDINGAN ANTARA METODE NORMA PERHITUNGAN PENGHASILAN NETO DENGAN METODE PEMBUKUAN TERHADAP BESARNYA PAJAK TERHUTANG PADA KANTOR NOTARIS “S”
Authors: Saksana Joned Ceilendra , Nurhadi Nurhadi
Published: November 2021

Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi yang melakukan kegiatan usaha atau pekerjaan bebas dapat menghitung Pajak Penghasilan dengan menerapkan metode Norma Perhitungan Penghasilan Neto dan Pembukuan. Tujuan penelitian ini sebagai berikut : (1) untuk mengetahui perbedaan dan persamaan antara metode Norma Perhitungan Penghasilan Neto dengan metode Pembukuan, (2) untuk mengetahui kelebihan dan kekurangan antara metode Norma Perhitungan Penghasilan Neto dengan metode Pembukuan, dan (3) untuk mengetahui metode manakah yang lebih menguntungkan antara Norma Perhitungan Penghasilan Neto dengan Pembukuan untuk Notaris “S” dari segi penghematan biaya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-komparatif. Teknik pengolahan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode Pembukuan menurut penulis dalam menghitung Pajak Penghasilan Notaris “S”, besarnya pajak terhutang nominalnya lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan metode Norma Perhitungan Penghasilan Neto yang diterapkan pada kantor Notaris “S”.
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN PENGAKUISISI SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH MERGER DAN AKUISISI Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Murtiningrum Widiastuti
Published: November 2021

Merger dan Akuisisi dilakukan oleh perusahaan agar mendapatkan keuntungan apabila hal tersebut memperoleh sinergi yang baik. Kinerja perusahaan diukur dengan menggunakan rasio keuangan: Net Profit Margin, Total Assets Turn Over, Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Rasio dan Earning Per Share. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif, dengan mengambil data dari perusahaan manufaktur yang melakukan merger dan akuisisi pada periode 2015 - 2019 yang terdaftar pada Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha dan Bursa Efek Indonesia, Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian menggunakan metode purposive sampling, dengan data yang diperoleh sebanyak 3 perusahaan maufaktur yang melakukan merger dan akuisisi. Uji non parametric yang digunakan adalah Uji normalitas Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test dan uji parametrik dengan Paired Sampel t Test untuk menjawab hipotesis. Hasil dari penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan bahwa tidak selalu menghasilkan keuntungan yang signifikan dan tidak sedikit yang justru mengalami kerugian.
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN KERJA, DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI pada kantor Perumnas Regional II Palembang ( 2019)
Authors: Santoso Imam
Published: November 2021

This research is aimed at obtaining information related to the effect of the work ability, and work motivation on the performance of the employees . Reseach has been implemented using path analysis after all variables put into matrix of correlkation. In this research employees had been chosen as a unit of analysis 70 .The resuld had showed that ( 1) work ability had direct effect on the performance of the  employees, (2) work motivation had direct effect on the  performance of the employees ( 3 ) work ablity had and indirect effect on the  performance of the employees trough work motivation. The resuld suggest that work ability, work motivation are important determinants of the employees  performance. Based  on those findings it could be concluded that any cange or variation which occurred in the performance employees of Perumnas Regional 2 had been effected by work ability, and work motivation.PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN KERJA, DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAIpadakantor Perumnas Regional IIPalembang( 2019)
MONGOLIAN SPOTS CAN MIMIC BODY INJURIES: CASE REPORT
Authors: Miziara Ivan , Miziara Carmen , Carvalho Fabiana , Lima Julia , Seba Maria Clara
Published: November 2021

Mongolian spots are congenital dermatological conditions often observed in the neonatal period resulting from the migration of melanocytes to the dermis during embryogenesis. They are bluish grey spots typically located in the lumbosacral region, which tend to regress in the first years of life. As skin lesions are frequent signs in infant maltreatment, Mongolian spots can be misinterpreted as ecchymoses, which would lead to a false diagnosis. This can culminate in serious and dramatic consequences for the patient and family, as well as overloading the public system. Therefore, it is essential that health professionals know how to differentiate Mongolian stains from injuries resulting from child abuse. This study aims to describe a case that was mistakenly attributed to mistreatment for the presence of Mongolian spots in atypical places.
Glucemia de primer trimestre de embarazo y diabetes gestacional
Authors: Faingold María Cristina
Published: November 2021

La diabetes gestacional (DG) se caracteriza por una variedad de cambios metabólicos que van desde lo fisiológico a lo fisiopatológico. Durante muchos años el foco de la investigación se centró en la hiperglucemia. No obstante, como se detalla en el trabajo publicado en esta edición de Argerich y col.: “Glucemia materna de primer trimestre de embarazo y probabilidad de padecer diabetes gestacional. Categorización según índice de masa corporal pregestacional”, existen otros mecanismos que determinan las probables complicaciones de esta entidad, como las alteraciones lipídicas y el índice de masa corporal (IMC) previo al embarazo, así como la ganancia de peso a lo largo del mismo. Sin embargo, no hay consenso en cuanto a su diagnóstico, ni en relación a las metas terapéuticas. Existe sí un acuerdo general sobre el objetivo a alcanzar que es: tratar de alcanzar “la normalidad”. Entonces las preguntas son: ¿cuál es esa normalidad? ¿Cuáles son las metas lipídicas y proteicas en un embarazo complicado por diabetes gestacional?
Simulation of the properties of a frying composition based on ostrich oil and СО2-marjoram extract
Authors: Gorbacheva M. V. , Tarasov V. E. , Chebanov I. M.
Published: November 2021

The article reveals the optimization of a fat frying composition formulation based on ostrich oil and natural stabilizing additive using mathematical modeling of its component composition and analysis of the qualitative characteristics of the product. The object of the research was experimental versions of the frying composition obtained according to the developed recipes, which included liquid and solid fraction of ostrich oil in the following ratio, wt. %: 30,0–70,0 – the liquid one, 30,0–70,0 the solid one and 0,01–0,20 CO2 -marjoram extract. The selection and ratio of the components of the frying fat recipe was carried out using the mathematical modeling methods based on the Scheffe-simplex lattice design. A comparative analysis of the consumer properties of the fat frying composition was carried out using E.K. Harrington’s desirability function. It was shown that the best technological and qualitative characteristics of the properties of the fat frying composition were established at a ratio of 0,5 percent of liquid or 0,5 solid fractions of the frying composition mass with the addition of at least 0,1 wt. % CO2 -extract of marjoram. Positive results were also noted in samples with a minimum solid fat content of 30,0 wt. %, but with a significant amount of a stabilizing additive – 0,15 wt. %. The inhibiting effect of the introduced natural additive, which slowed down oxidative processes in the process of frying the product, were proven. It was determined that only experimental versions of deep-frying fat in the established optimum of the quantitative ratio of fractions and CO2 - extract had the highest desirability scores of 0,723 and 0,792, confirming the high level of product quality. In addition, the proposed combination of ingredients provided an increase in the time of use of the deep-frying composition, due to the increased resistance to oxidation.
Improvement of the liquid-jet sulfitators construction to increase the efficiency of sulfitation treatment of sugar production liquids
Authors: Gorodetsky V. O. , Semenikhin S. O. , Kotlyarevskaya N. I. , Usmanov M. M.
Published: November 2021

The article discusses and analyzes the construction of liquid-jet sulfitators used in the beet sugar industry. The importance of sulfitation treatment in the sugar beet processing and raw cane sugar technology is noted and the main advantages of its use at various technological stages are given, namely, preparation of extractant used for diffusion sucrose extraction out of beet cossettes, thin juice processing, thick juice with B- and C-remelts processing, as well as raw cane sugar remelt processing. The advantages and disadvantages of liquid-jet sulfitators in comparison with other constructions are noted and criteria for their improvement are given. It has been noted that the created ejection, which sucks in the sulphitation gas into the contacting chamber, and the fact that the absorption of sulfur dioxide occurs on a larger surface than in other types of structures the main advantages of liquid-jet sulphitators. The main disadvantages are the short length of the contacting chamber, which is insufficient for ensuring complete absorption of sulfur dioxide, as well as instability of the generated ejection when the productivity changes. This determines the criteria given in the article for the improvement of liquid-jet sulfitators. The description of the developed construction of the sulphitator centrifugal-jet nozzle of sugar production liquids is given, which provides: the stability of the sulphitation gas supply in a wide range of plant productivity; stability of the hydroaerodynamic regime of the system «treated liquid – sulphitation gas» inside the sulphitator; sufficient contact time for complete dissolution in the treated liquid of the sulfur anhydride contained in the sulphitation gas. The advantages of the developed centrifugal-jet sulfitators in comparison with typical liquid-jet sulfitators are noted: ensuring the operation range of 50-120% of the nominal capacity (plant production capacity); significant reduction in the technical sulfur consumption for the sulphur anhydride production, which is used as a reagent for the sulfitation treatment of liquids in beet sugar processing; reduction of harmful emissions into the atmosphere due to 100 % sulfur anhydride dissolution in the treated liquid.
Imaginario social : creación de sentido
Authors: Anzaldúa Ace Raúl Enrique
Published: November 2021

En la última década el tema de lo imaginario ha cobrado una importancia inusitada en el pensamiento social, porque sus análisis escapan a los estudios convencionales e inauguran nuevas problemáticas. En este contexto, los planteamientos de Cornelius Castoriadis han alcanzado mayor relevancia, pues se han convertido en una de las propuestas teóricas más trascendentales en la actualidad, por su capacidad de explicación coherente y abarcadora de las múltiples dimensiones de la sociedad. Es por ello que esta teoría resulta particularmente enriquecedora para el análisis de los procesos educativos. El presente libro reúne 12 trabajos de un grupo de investigadores que introducen al lector en el pensamiento de Castoriadis, empleando lo imaginario como punto de referencia para el análisis de diferentes problemáticas. El texto es un intento de poner en práctica el proyecto teórico de este autor: la elucidación, entendida como una interrogación crítica y reflexiva sobre los procesos psicosociales para su transformación.
Nueva cultura académica en las universidades públicas
Authors: Soriano Ramírez Rosa María
Published: November 2021

El contenido de este trabajo es el resultado del análisis del proceso colegiado de profesores de educación superior en el nivel posgrado ante una transformación que busca maximizar la productividad y establecer niveles de eficiencia en el contexto de procesos de reorientación del modelo de la universidad.
Pasado en construcción : la historia y sus procesos de aprendizaje
Authors: Rodríguez Ledesma Xavier
Published: November 2021

La historia se estudia o se aprende o cual de estas partes del binomio deben poner el acento los especialistas ¿Ser historiador garantiza como enseñar? ¿Los maestros de historia deben conocer la manera en como se investiga y se escribe? estas y muchas más interrogantes se atienden en este libro.
“Quando não assiste nela o Conde de Vila Franca”: os governadores da ilha de São Miguel (Açores) nos séculos XVII e XVIII
Authors: Damião Rodrigues José
Published: November 2021

Apesar da sua dimensão, ou precisamente por isso e pelo facto de se configurarem como territórios espacialmente bem circunscritos, tendo em consideração as dinâmicas políticas e imperiais dos séculos XVI-XVIII, por um lado, e a função da “economia da graça” nas relações entre monarquia e vassalos, por outro, consideramos que os espaços insulares podem funcionar como um bom estudo de caso quer para a análise da composição sociológica das elites locais e do funcionamento das redes familiares e relações inter-pessoais, quer para a das relações entre o centro político (a coroa) e os poderes locais (senhoriais ou municipais). Assim, tomando como escala de observação o universo insular dos Açores e na continuação de investigações anteriores e de projectos em curso, no quadro de um modelo político e social de Antigo Regime, pretendemos aqui apresentar um caso menos conhecido, mas nem por isso menos interessante, o dos governadores da ilha de São Miguel, cuja nomeação constituiu um privilégio dos capitães e senhores da ilha de São Miguel nos séculos XVII e XVIII. Com base numa análise que articula a metodologia prosopográfica e as histórias de vida, este estudo de caso revela qual o lugar que este cargo ocupava num cursus honorum que, no caso dos militares, os conduziria depois a postos de maior importância e projecção no contexto do império português.
Necessita aquela Província, não só de Governador, mas de Coronel de Dragões: os Comandantes de Fronteira portugueses e o governo da capitania do Rio Grande de São Pedro, século XVIII
Authors: Comissoli Adriano , Rosa de Oliveira Leandro
Published: November 2021

O artigo aborda o cargo denominado Comandante de Fronteira, que operou na capitania do Rio Grande de São Pedro nos séculos XVIII e XIX. Através da análise de suas funções e do grau de interferência sobre a sociedade, discute estratégias de governo e de territorialização no império português durante a segunda metade do Setecentos. Sendo um cargo não identificado para outras realidades do império luso, procura-se inserir os Comandantes de Fronteira em tradições ibéricas de governo civil e militar. Com este objetivo, discute as ordens e instruções emitidas pelo governador da capitania a fim de compreender como se estabelecia o governo e a administração territorial.
Governadores e capitães-generais: as ambições políticas dos capitães-mores da Paraíba (primeira metade do século XVIII)
Authors: Viana da Fonseca Marcos Arthur
Published: November 2021

Os capitães-mores da Paraíba, ao longo da primeira metade do século XVIII, alegaram que a capitania que governavam possuíam um estatuto político superior se comparado com as capitanias vizinhas. Fundamentados em um discurso político construído no imaginário local sobre a especificidade da Paraíba, estes capitães-mores desejavam a elevação da capitania-mor a uma capitania-general e a concessão da patente de governador e capitão-general ou mestre de campo. Além disso, estas autoridades também pleiteavam o aumento da jurisdição governativa dos seus ofícios. Este artigo, portanto, pretende analisar as estratégias e os argumentos utilizados por estes capitães-mores para obter reconhecimento e benesses do rei e da monarquia.
A novel nano-sulphur and essential oil-based room freshener
Authors: S. Kaware Ashwini , U Ingle Pramod , K. Gade Aniket , Rai Mahendra
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Alternaria spp. and Candida spp. are the main fungal pathogen of indoor environment like house, office, classroom, etc. These may cause various diseases and infections like systemic infections, or chronic asthma in immunocompromised individuals through secretion of various toxic substances. Chemical-based commercially available room fresheners used to control the fungal load of indoor environment are not beneficial to human health. Objective: was to provide viable alternative in the form of nanoparticle-based approach for the management of air-borne fungi. Methodology: The present study primarily focuses on the isolation, microscopic and biochemical identification of indoor fungi; Azadirachta indica-mediated sulphur nanoparticles (SNPs) synthesis, their detection and characterization; and in vitro assessment of SNPs against isolated fungi present in indoor environment. Result: The isolated fungi were identified as Alternaria spp and Candida spp. The SNPs showed absorbance maxima at 291 nm. NTA analysis showed average size of 188.4 nm, and zeta potential of -4.94 mV which represented synthesis of stable SNPs. XRD pattern confirmed the face centered cubic, crystalline nature of SNPs. FTIR spectrum depicted the presence of polyhydroxyl, nitrile, keto, aromatic and carboxylic compounds which stabilized the SNPs. The antifungal assays demonstrated the significant activity of the formulated SNPs and eucalyptus oil infused air freshener. Conclusion: It can be concluded that A. indica-mediated SNPs can be applied in the formulation and manufacture of an ecofriendly air freshener for the management of indoor fungal pathogens like Alternaria spp. and Candida spp.
EFFECT OF TANGIBILITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG MICRO FINANCE BANKS CUSTOMERS IN KENYA
Authors: Nyabundi Hakim , Aliata Victor , Odondo Alphonce
Published: November 2021

Purpose: Financial markets and institutions are central to the process of economic growth. The provision of credit has increasingly been regarded as an important tool for raising the incomes of populations, mainly by mobilizing resources to more productive uses. However, microfinance institutions in Kisumu City Kenya are still far off from reaching the required customer satisfaction index. The main purpose of the study was to establish the effect of tangibility on customer satisfaction among micro finance banks (MFB) customers in Kisumu City.

Methodology: This study was anchored on a Market based theory; Survival based theory and the Expectancy Disconfirmation theory. A correlation research design was used. Study targeted 10,300 MFB customers in Kisumu City. A sample size of 370 MFB customers was drawn from the target population using simple random sampling technique. The study used primary data from questionnaires.

Findings: The findings indicated that Tangibility is associated with 63.1% of the variation in customer satisfaction, an increase in tangibility affects customer satisfaction by 0.341. The correlation analysis to determine the effect of tangibility on customer satisfaction shows a significant correlation existed (r = 0.631, p < 0.05). This shows 63.1% of the variations on customer satisfaction are associated with tangibles.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The organization needs to train employees on various aspects of tangibility. Systems should be in place that ensures certain aspects like security and quality are retained and improved throughout customers’ lifetime.