bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM ON MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) BUSINESS ACTORS
Authors: Faranita Widya Refri , Nugroho Marno
Published: October 2021

Several MSMEs in Indonesia have used a lot of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in running their business to be able to maintain their business and be able to become market leaders. However, in this ERP system, there are several limitations for MSMEs, especially in the ability of human and financial resources. This study is divided into two parts, in the first part universal success indicators from the ERP success measurement literature will be tested using factor analysis. Data will be collected on 27 indicators of success through a structured questionnaire from end users of the ERP system. The results that will later be obtained are whether ERP is suitable to be implemented to meet the achievement of goals in managing a business run by MSMEs.
Pirolisis Campuran PET dan LDPE Menggunakan Oven Microwave
Authors: Caroko Novi
Published: October 2021

Meningkatnya kebutuhan manusia terhadap produk plastik khususnya yang berbahan PET dan LDPE berdampak pada sampah yang dihasilkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh daya keluaran microwave (600 W dan 800 W) pada proses microwave-assisted pyrolysis sampah PET dan LDPE. Penelitian ini mencakup tiga langkah: preparasi sampel, analisis termogravimetri, dan analisis studi kinetik. Hasil studi kinetik menunjukan bahwa peningkatan daya keluaran microwave mengakibatkan peningkatan temperatur maksimum, laju kenaikan temperatur, laju kehilangan massa, dan nilai kalor. Energi aktivasi pirolisis LDPE lebih rendah dibandingkan PET. Hasil uji GC-MS menunjukan pyrolytic oil PET didominasi oleh senyawa asetaldehid, sedangkan pada LDPE didominasi senyawa fenol. Daya keluaran microwave paling efektif yang digunakan untuk memperoleh pyrolytic oil dari PET adalah 800 W, sedangkan LDPE adalah 600 W.
Stress Analysis on Tubesheet Referring to TEMA Standard
Authors: Krisdiyanto Krisdiyanto , Fikri Muhamad Naufal , Adi Rahmad Kuncoro , Nugroho Ahmad Restian Adi
Published: October 2021

A heat exchanger is a device used to transfer heat without mass transfer. The equipment must be designed according to established standards. The standard that is widely used is the standardissued by TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturer Association). The results of the design of theheat exchanger with these standards are considered less efficient in terms of the material. Theefficiency of the material used can be analyzed by stress analysis on the components that withstand the force, and one of these components is the tube sheet. Stress analysis on tube sheets can use finite element-based software. The results of the research show that the tube sheet design that refers to the TEMA standard is relatively safe because the maximum von Mises stress is below the yield strength of the material used, while the overdesign value is rather significant because the average von Mises stress is also far below the yield strength of the material used.
Demography and management outcome of neural tube defects in a Nigerian tertiary health institution
Authors: Babagana Usman
Published: October 2021

Background: Neural tube defects (NTD) are a group of congenital anomalies of the central nervous system (CNS). Its management is very challenging. A recognised leading cause is a folic acid deficiency, therefore prevented by taking a preconception folic acid. This study looked at the demographic features and management outcome of neural tube defect, a fairly common preventable condition with the need to raise awareness on its preventive measures. Methods: The study was conducted on 82 patients with NTD that were managed in federal medical centre Yola, in North-Eastern Nigeria. It was a retrospective study over a 4-year period, from January 2016 to December 2019.Results: Ages at presentations ranged from 1 to 93 days with a mode of 3 days. There were 29 males and 53 females with a male to female ratio of 1:1.8. Spina bifida constituted 74.4%, encephalocele (20%), Anencephaly (5%). Types of spina bifida managed were myelomeningocele (63.5%), meningocele (33.3%), and lipo-myelomeningocele (3.2%). Two had a 2-level meningocele. Syndromic associations of myelomeningocele were with hydrocephalus (78.1%), foot deformity (22.2%), cardiac (2.5%), and anorectal malformation (2.5%). Ninety-five-point one had various surgeries with 30.8% developing postoperative complications. commonest was post excision of myelomeningocele and encephalocele hydrocephalus (29.1%) in 7 patients. Post-operative Mortality was reported in 2 patients (8.3%).Conclusions: Myelomeningocele was the commonest NTD, and its syndromic association with hydrocephalus was common. A large number of patients had surgical interventions with a good outcome. Post-op mortality was minimal.
Incidence of coronary artery disease before valvular replacement in isolated severe aortic stenosis patients in Western Rajasthan
Authors: Patel Ramesh , Aggarwal Sandeep
Published: October 2021

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of Coronary artery disease (CAD) and predictors of CAD in patients with severe AS in western Rajasthan population.Methods: Data from all consecutive patients with severe AS undergoing AVR at a major tertiary cardiac and vascular center in Udaipur were entered in a prospective registry beginning in 2015. Significant CAD was defined as one or more major coronary arteries having an estimated narrowing of ≥70% and left main coronary arteries having an estimated narrowing of ≥50% on coronary angiography. We excluded patients with multiple valve disease, significant aortic regurgitation, or prior CAD or valve surgery.Results: Mean age of 55 enrolled patients was 52.64±15.5 years. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension were present in 3.64% and 5.45% of patients, respectively. Moderate and severe Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was found in 16.36% and 10.91% patients, respectively. Only 5.45% patient had severe CAD and thus underwent AVR and coronary artery bypass grafting, and rest 94.55% patients underwent AVR. Mean age of patients who underwent AVR was 51.75±15.36 years and who underwent AVR and CABG was 68±11.14 years with no significant association (p=0.078). Proportion of patients requiring AVR and CABG was significantly higher in moderate (22.22%) and severe LVEF (16.67%) as compared to normal or mild (p=0.034).Conclusions: Coronary angiography before AVR will be considered in patients with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease or in patients above 68 years of age without risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, larger studies on heterogeneous population are required to prove our findings.
Horseshoe kidney with high bifurcation of abdominal aorta: a rare imaging finding
Authors: Tepale Rakhee V. , Pal Rajeev Kumar
Published: October 2021

Vascular variations of the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta (BAA) are rare, and they are usually discovered incidentally. We report a unique clinically and surgically significant case of variations of the abdominal aorta as related to the location and type of bifurcation. A high-positioned bifurcation of the abdominal aorta upon a horseshoe kidney at the level of upper L2 vertebral body was detected during contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography scan. Due to the halted ascent in horseshoe kidney, abdominal vascular anomalies are common: usually, multiple renal arteries arise from the distal aorta or iliac arteries; this is important when these patients undergo any procedure, particularly abdominal angiogram. The awareness of the variations of the abdominal aorta is of great importance during surgery and interventional radiological procedures to reduce complications during abdominal and spinal interventions, as well as for radiologists for precise interpretation of angiograms.
A prospective study to assess serum level of soluble thrombomodulin as early marker of acute traumatic coagulopathy in polytrauma patients
Authors: Kataria Ruby , Azam M. Quamar , Negi Geeta , Kumar Ajay , Sarkar Bhaskar , Uniyal Madhur
Published: October 2021

Background: Coagulopathy following major trauma is conventionally attributed to activation of coagulation factors. We hypothesized that early coagulopathy is due to tissue hypoperfusion and investigated thrombomodulin (TM) as early marker of endothelial injury in poly trauma patient.Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of major trauma patients admitted to a single trauma center. Blood was drawn within 10 minutes of arrival for analysis of TM. We assess its association with blood transfusion, length of hospital stays and mortality.Results: A total of 90 patients were enrolled. An increasing lactate was associated with high soluble TM. High TM was significantly associated with increased mortality, blood transfusion requirements, hospital stay.Conclusions: Acute traumatic coagulopathy (ATC) occurs only in the presence of tissue hypoperfusion which we have measured in form of lactate and coagulopathy measured using international normalized ratio (INR) as standard. Admission serum TM can be predictive of clinical outcomes following major trauma.
Polypropylene suture as a seton in recurrent fistula-in-ano in lower socioeconomic class-a good option
Authors: Patel Kiran
Published: October 2021

Background: Recurrent anal fistulas after previous fistula surgery are a unique problem that typically necessitates more anal surgical experience to address the cause of recurrence. The present study was planned with the objective to determine the outcomes of the polypropylene suture as a seton placement for the treatment of recurrent anal fistula.Methods: Patients between the ages of 20-80 years with recurrent fistula-in-ano with single external opening and with history of previous surgery. Patients with preoperative incontinence, patients with difficult follow-up and who were not ready to participate in the study, patients with fistulas caused by inflammatory bowel disease, malignancy, tuberculosis, or trauma, patients with a horseshoe or multiple fistulas, patients with recurrent fistula-in-ano with multiple external opening, or recurrent fistula-in-ano with diseases like Crohn’s disease, tuberculosis, actinomycosis, malignancy, or high level fistula-in-ano without internal opening, and patients with synchronous anorectal problems such as haemorrhoids were excluded.Results: Post-operative pain was observed in all patients while discharge, bleeding and inflammation were observed in 27, 10 and 8 patients, respectively on day 0. Majority of post-operative symptoms were resolves in almost all patients except, pain and discharge were observed in 2 and 1 patients, respectively on day 7. At 6 months follow-up, incontinence of flatus was found out in 2 patients while no patient had incontinence of faeces.Conclusions: Polypropylene suture as a seton in recurrent fistula-in-ano, in previously operated patient is safe and most acceptable treatment. Ksharsutra is not easily available but polypropylene suture is easily available.
Isolated jejunal necrosis following corrosive acid poisoning
Authors: Gaur Naveen Kumar , Shaikh Oseen Hajilal , Vijaykumar Chellappa , Kumbhar Uday Shamrao
Published: October 2021

Corrosive acid poisoning is common in Asian countries, and most of the time, it is of suicidal intent in adults. Commonly they lead to extensive injuries of the upper gastrointestinal tract, and isolated involvement of the lower gastrointestinal tract is rare. We present a 35-year-old male who presented to us with a history of corrosive acid ingestion mixed with alcohol. Imaging did not demonstrate any pneumoperitoneum. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and found to have isolated jejunal necrosis without any evidence of injury to the stomach and duodenum. Segmental resection and end-to-end anastomosis were done.
Giant uterine fibroid: a rare differential diagnosis for an abdominopelvic mass
Authors: P. Gayathre S. , T. Sivakumar , S. Aashmi Chandrikaa , . Prashanth
Published: October 2021

Uterine leiomyomas also called as fibroid uterus are commonest tumors of the female genitourinary tract, however the occurrence of a giant uterine fibroid is rare. The giant uterine leiomyomas pose a great diagnostic as well as surgical challenge due to its size, vague nonspecific symptoms and the inadvertent injury to the adjacent organs during surgery. Here we would like to report a case of a 42 years female, known psychiatric patient with complaints of progressive abdominal distension for 5 years with rapid enlargement in the past 1 year with amenorrhea for 6 months and constipation for 2 months. Pre-operatively patient was diagnosed with ovarian malignancy and was proceeded with staging laparotomy where the mass was found to be arising from the uterus. Patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy and pathological examination revealed fibroid uterus with cystic degeneration. Post-operatively the patient recovered well and was discharged and on follow up examination was found to have returned to her normal life.
Sub hepatic acute appendicitis: a challenging case to diagnose and successfully managed by laparoscopic procedure
Authors: Palle Pranay , Ramavath Krishna , Sindhu Nyna , Parmeshwar Tushar , Tailor Sunil B. Boya , Malpuri Venu B.
Published: October 2021

Sub hepatic acute appendicitis is a rare condition to occur. It can present as right upper quadrant pain and makes challenging in diagnosis and early management. Sub hepatic appendix normally due to malrotation of intestine during developmental period. This condition can mimic as acute cholecystitis, liver abscess. We are presenting a case of sub hepatic acute appendicitis and successfully managed by laparoscopic appendectomy. Sub hepatic acute appendicitis is challenging case to diagnosis and early management. Because late in diagnosis can cause to perforation of appendix and its complications.
The Application of Semi Variogram and Ordinary Kriging in Determining the Cohesion and Clay Percentage Distribution in Hilly Area of Sabah, Malaysia
Authors: Taharin Mohammad Radzif , Roslee Rodeano
Published: October 2021

Ordinary Kriging (OK) is one of the geostatistical methods, which were used in the variation types of mapping, which related to the soil. Compliment by semi variogram models, OK has become one of the most sought out method for the digital mapping, which applied Geographical Information System (GIS) as a main approach. Four semi variogram models, which are spherical, exponential, circular and gaussian would be applied to determine the best model for the mapping purposes, with Root-Mean-Squared-Error (RMSE) as a performance indicator. The value of the cohesion and clay percentage will be based according to the related depth. Each semi variogram model will be applied to determine the best model for each depth, whether it is cohesion or clay percentage, and producing a map, as a result. This mapping would be an alternative to the geological mapping, whereby it would show the range of the cohesion and clay percentage values rather than soil types.
Tourism Economic Value of Bukit Pangonan Urban Forest, Lampung, Indonesia
Authors: Herwanti Susni , Febryano Indra Gumay , Yuwono Slamet Budi , Khotimah Khusnul , Banuwa Irwan Sukri , Harianto Sugeng Prayitno , Tsani Machya Kartika , Surnayanti  , Damayanti Inggar , Prasetia Hendra , Rusita  , Fitriana Yulia Rahma
Published: October 2021

The quite high community activities in urban areas have caused the Bukit Pangonan Urban Forest to become an alternative tourism spot easily accessible by urban communities. There is, however, the need for natural tourism development in regional planning and conservation towards increasing the economic value of these urban forests. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the economic value of nature tourism in Bukit Pangonan Urban Forest and its role in environmental conservation. This involved the selection of 100 respondents as samples through incidental sampling techniques. Data was collected using interviews and analyzed quantitatively with the travel cost method and descriptively. The results showed the economic value of the Bukit Pangonan Urban Forest is Rp 4,557,944,880 per year, with visitors having a surplus of Rp 119,433 per visitor per visit and spending Rp 96,630/person/visit with the highest on transportation. The role of urban forests in environmental conservation is quite significant in preventing environmental damage, and it is possible to enhance this through the addition and diversification of tree species, protection of biodiversity, selection of appropriate tree species, development of environmentally friendly tourism facilities, providing conservation education to visitors, and policy support from the government. Moreover, it is also possible for the government to use Bukit Pangonan Urban Forest as a model to develop urban forest tourism in other areas.
Enhanced Electrical Properties of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells via Nano-Composite Polyvinyl-Alcohol/Titanium Dioxide
Authors: Naser Ali Kadhim , Al-Shamkhee Dhafer Manea H. , Abed Qahtan Adnan
Published: October 2021

Reflection loss and solar cell temperature both have a significant impact on solar cell efficiency and, consequently, on power generation. Herein, the aim is to investigate into the impact of Nanocomposite Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)/Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) on polycrystalline silicon solar cells. The solvent casting method is employed to prepare nanocomposite TiO2/PVA for deposition on the front side of the solar cell. The Tauc plot is used to investigate the influence of TiO2 nanoparticle concentration (10-20nm) on the energy bandgap of a nanocomposite. To test the optical properties of the solar cell after depositing the Nanocomposite coating film and to confirm the suspension of TiO2 in PVA and construct a Nanocomposite, an ultraviolet-visible spectrometer and a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer are provided. The results show that increasing the TiO2 in the TiO2/PVA Nanocomposite increases the energy bandgap. The Ultraviolet-Visible spectrometer observes that the Nanocomposite films absorb the Ultraviolet wavelength and transmittance at the visible wavelength. Finally, it found the lowest reflection obtained was 3.9% for 0.2wt% TiO2 in TiO2/PVA nanocomposite and the enhancement of the solar cell efficiency was (+2.3%).
Priročnik za pisanje in urejanje besedil Fakultete za turizem Univerze v Mariboru
Authors: Turnšek Maja
Published: October 2021

Učni proces na fakulteti ne zahteva samo udeležbe na predavanjih in dejavnega sodelovanja na vajah, temveč tudi intenzivno individualno delo študenta. To se mnogokrat predstavi v obliki seminarske naloge oziroma pisnega dela. Najbolj pomembno samostojno delo študenta pa je zagotovo zaključna – diplomska ali magistrska naloga. Da bi študentom Fakultete za turizem Univerze v Mariboru predstavili in olajšali pripravo pisnih del, smo na fakulteti pripravili priročnik za pisanje in urejanje besedil. Strokovna monografija zajema poglavja, ki študenta vodijo skozi celoten proces raziskovanja in pisanja dela. Od začetnega iskanja ideje, osnov znanstvenega pisanja in raziskovanja v turizmu, do posameznih korakov raziskovalnega procesa in raziskovalnih metod. V strokovno monografijo je vključeno tudi poglavje o osebnih odnosih, ki še posebej nagovarja odnos med študentom in mentorjem pri pisanju zaključnih del. Priročnik podaja tudi praktične nasvete o jezikovnem in tehničnem oblikovanju besedila ter navajanju literature in virov. Strokovna monografija tako združuje temeljne informacije, ki jih bodo pri svojem delu uporabljali študenti in predavatelji, saj bodo skupaj sledili enotnim smernicam pisanja besedil v turizmu na Fakulteti za turizem.
Antioxidant and physicochemical properties of Chrysophyllum albidum fruit at different ripening stages
Authors:   University of Health and Allied Sciences, Kpodo Fidelis Mawunyo , Darko DA , Essuman EK , Kortei NK , Tettey CO , Nuro-Ameyaw P , Duah J ,   Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Published: October 2021

Chrysophyllum albidum (African Star Apple) fruit is an indigenous African fruit. The African Star Apple plant popularly referred to as the “alasa” tree grows widely in tropical Africa. Ripening influences biochemical processes and subsequently affects the nutritional and bioactive characteristics of the fruits. This study sampled Chrysophyllum albidum fruit of three maturity stages and determined the colour, proximate, total phenol and antioxidant characteristics of the fruits. Spectrophotometric methods were used in the determination of total antioxidant activity using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, 2,2-azinobis,3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) and Ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) assay. Significant differences (p<0.05) were observed in the colour of the fruit across all the ripening stages. The ripe stage of the fruit recorded the highest extent of lightness among all the other ripening stages. Both the ripe and over-ripe fruits appeared reddish in colour with the ripe fruit demonstrating a higher red intensity than the over-ripe fruit. The calculated metric chroma of the Chrysophyllum albidum fruits were in the range of 2.33-21.67 for the three ripening stages. Hue angle values recorded were in the range 46.46-92.00. Browning and colour indices for fruits of all the stages of development were of range 6.40-80.30 and -14.30-16.96, respectively. Proximate analysis of the three fruit categories showed that the unripe fruits had higher carbohydrate (69.27 %), crude protein (8.17 %), and crude fat (7.99 %) content relative to fruits which were ripe and over-ripe. The over-ripe fruit had higher crude fibre (7.36 %) and ash (3.86 %) content. Total phenolic content for the unripe fruit (20μg GAE/mg) was also higher than fruits of the other ripening stages. The antioxidant ability of the Chrysophyllum albidum fruit showed that the unripe stage recorded the highest DPPH (29.24 %) and ABTS (99.09 %) radical scavenging activity. The ferric reducing antioxidant potential of the fruit at different ripening stages was significantly different (p<0.05) with the unripe stage recording the highest potential. The unripe fruits demonstrated higher proximate and antioxidant composition than the ripe and over-ripe fruits. Extracts from the unripe fruit can serve as useful nutraceuticals in functional food formulations.
Sprowokowany sojusz. Współpraca Jugosławii z NATO (1948–1955)
Authors: Żurek Piotr Paweł
Published: October 2021

Autor omawia w artykule sytuację Jugosławii w latach 1948-1955, kiedy to w zachodnich koncepcjach strategicznych zaczęto postrzegać to państwo jako narzędzie do wewnętrznego rozbijania monolitu, jakim był blok radziecki oraz jako „tarczę obronną” NATO.
Kwestia jugosłowiańska w polityce radzieckiej i rosyjskiej (1945–1999)
Authors: Wojnicki Jacek
Published: October 2021

Pierwszym aspektem, który porusza Autor w swoim artykule, jest próba wchłonięcia Jugosławii przez Związek Radziecki w swoją strefę wpływów oraz widoczny rozłam, niemal braterskich stosunków pomiędzy tymi dwoma państwami, widoczny już od 1948 r. Drugim istotnym aspektem, będącym przedmiotem analizy, jest stosunek polityków radzieckich/rosyjskich wobec procesu określanego jako „rozpad Jugosławii” (włącznie z krwawymi wojnami bratobójczymi, które miały tam miejsce).
Forced and Illegal Migrations from the Western Balkans to Europe: An Applied Anthropology of Security Approach
Authors: Pangerc Desirée
Published: October 2021

This article is devoted to the problems of globalization and migration. Especially from the 90s thenceforth, we have been observing a continuous increase of two criminal phenomena linked to forced and illegal migrations: smuggling of migrants and human trafficking.
Neoosmanizm – jako idea w tureckiej polityce zagranicznej na tle sytuacji geopolitycznej Bałkanów pod koniec XX i na początku XXI w.
Authors: Gibas-Krzak Danuta
Published: October 2021

Celem niniejszej analizy jest próba odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy poprzez swoje działania Turcja zainicjowała politykę ekspansji na Półwyspie Bałkańskim, która może zdestabilizować porządek ustanowiony po „zimnej wojnie”, jednocześnie zagrażając bezpieczeństwu i suwerenności państw tego regionu?
Republika Czarnogóry jako potencjalny cel rosyjskich działań wywiadowczych (wprowadzenie do problemu)
Authors: Szczepański Wojciech
Published: October 2021

Czarnogóra, niepodległa od 3 czerwca 2006 r., jest jednym z mniejszych państw Europy. Stroną, która osiąga aktualnie istotną pozycję w realizacji na terytorium Czarnogóry przedsięwzięć biznesowych, jak również szpiegowskich, są Rosjanie. Ich gospodarczą obecność można próbować przedstawić za pomocą konkretnych danych (np. ilości udziałów w czarnogórskich przedsiębiorstwach, które poddane zostały w ostatnich latach procesowi przekształceń własnościowych). Czarnogóra, jako potencjalny cel rosyjskich działań wywiadowczych, stała się głównym tematem tego artykułu.
Formalne aspekty argumentu z autorytetu
Authors: Sękowski Piotr
Published: October 2021

The article presents an analysis of the argument from authority. The argument seems weak, because it is not supported by reliable reasoning but by knowledge of somebody else. However, the presented analysis shows that this contention is not obvious. The key element of the argument from authority is the authority to which we refer. If the authority is unquestionable the argument seems accurate. The argument from authority is very effective for psychological reasons, but if well-constructed, it can be rational and logically correct. Everything depends on the reasons why an authority is invoked in the given circumstances. The acceptance of authority is not only the problem of psychological reasons and motivations, but very often it is also necessary from rational point of view – in certain situations it is even irrational to reject the authority. It is therefore clear that the argument from authority correctly applied and supported by a reasonable authority can be considered as rational.
Metafora w nowej retoryce Chaima Perelmana i logice nieformalnej Daniela H. Cohena
Authors: Maliński Daniel
Published: October 2021

In the paper I compare two points of view on metaphor as a tool of argumentation: the approach of Chaim Perelman and the one of Daniel H. Cohen. Both authors discussed the problem of metaphor from the point of view of rhetoric, theory of argumentation and philosophy of language, and in consequence they conceived metaphor as an argumentative tool. The paper is divided in two main parts. In the first part I discuss Chaim Perleman’s new rhetoric and his conception of using metaphors. The second part is about Daniel H. Cohen’s informal logic and his proposal of metaphor use in argumentation.
(Nie)myślenie granfalonem
Authors: Łukowski Piotr
Published: October 2021

Although granfaloon is one of the most important techniques of psycho-manipulation, this phenomenon is still ill-known even among experts of communication theory. Thinking by granfaloon seems to be fatal for sanity and personal integrity for its users as well as for the society. Knowledge about granfaloon enables a successful analyze of such terrifying mass murders like Holocaust.
​Factors Affecting Production of Important Pulse Crops in Rajasthan: A Cobb Douglas Analysis
Authors: Verma Devendra Kumar , Singh Hari , Meena Girdhari lal , Suman Jitendra , Sachan Sharad
Published: October 2021

Background: Pulses are one of the most important food crops grown globally owed to their higher protein content. It also accounts for larger financial gains of the agricultural sector by amounting for a large part of the exports. The present study was carried out to determine the factors affecting production of pulse crops in Rajasthan. Methods: This paper based on secondary data collected over the years i.e. from 2000-01 to 2017-18. The Cobb-douglas production function was used to the observation for the estimation of elasticity of selected variables contributing to the production of pulses in Rajasthan state, Cobb douglas type production function was employed to assess the effects of seed, fertilizer, manure, human labour, irrigation, bullock labour and plant protection measures on pulses production. Result: The results from the study have shown that fertilizer and plant protection measures were positively significant while the variable corresponding to irrigation water was negatively significantly affecting the gram production. The variables such as seed and irrigation water were found positive and significant, while plant protection measures had significant negative effect on black gram production. Only two variables namely, fertilizer and irrigation water were found positively significant out of estimating production function of green gram.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE, BRAND IMAGE AND CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR OF CUSTOMERS DECISION IN CHOOSING SAVINGS PRODUCTS
Authors: Putra Zulfi Amalia , Safitri Rini
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of knowledge, brand image and customer behavior on customer decision in choosing savings products. Some of previous studies stated that variables which influence customer decisions are knowledge, brand image and customer behavior. However, there is a gap in these conclusions, as some studies suggest that knowledge does not affect customer decisions. Thus, it is important to undertake another research regarding such topic. There are 99 respondents chosen as samples in this study. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS. Results indicated that brand image and customer behavior had a positive and significant influence on customer decisions, while knowledge had no significant effect on customer decisions.
Por que deixamos de fazer o que sempre fizemos? Instituições, existencialismo e ação coletiva transformadora na teoria dos Campos de Ação Estratégica |Why do we stop doing what we always did? Institutions, existentialism and transformative collective acti
Authors: Frizo Pedro , Niederle Paulo
Published: October 2021

Embora as teorias institucionalistas sejam geralmente mobilizadas para interpretar a reprodução social, elas também são úteis para compreender os episódios de mudança institucional. É com este objetivo que analisamos neste artigo a contribuição da Teoria dos Campos de Ação Estratégica, de Neil Fligstein e Doug McAdam. Inicialmente, destacando as funções existenciais das instituições, discutimos como elas potencializam processos de engajamento. Em seguida, apresentamos o papel dos empreendedores institucionais na formulação de enquadramentos interpretativos que visam a alterar as expectativas ficcionais dos atores, o que é condição essencial para que estes se engajem em ações coletivas transformadoras. Finalmente, analisamos como crises e choques em outros campos contribuem para a produção de engajamento e a mudança institucional.
Excesso de prazo no processo penal: a gramática do Supremo Tribunal Federal |Excessive length of time in criminal proceedings: the Supreme Court grammar in use
Authors: Ribeiro Ludmila
Published: October 2021

A proposta deste artigo é desvelar os significados da categoria excesso de prazo nos acórdãos de natureza processual penal, resultantes de julgamentos do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Para tanto, foi criada uma base de dados com acórdãos desse tipo, o que nos permite compreender a natureza dos problemas que mobilizam o STF em razão da morosidade da justiça criminal. Em seguida, foi estimado um modelo de regressão logística binomial para identificar quais são os argumentos que estão mais associados ao provimento do pedido na nova ordem constitucional (pós-1988). Os resultados indicam que o excesso de prazo no processo penal se refere à prisão provisória, sendo uma matéria discutida por meio de Habeas Corpus. A gramática mobilizada pelos ministros, inscrita nos acórdãos, parece ser diversa dependendo do desfecho. As menções ao direito à razoável duração do processo e à Emenda Constitucional 45/2004 estão associadas ao provimento do pedido, levando à soltura do preso, enquanto as denegações estiveram associadas aos fundamentos do processo penal, relacionados à garantia da ordem pública e à conveniência da instrução criminal. Logo, a ação do STF tem levado à constituição de uma nova gramática na justiça criminal, que, longe de dizer respeito à morosidade do processo penal, refere-se à legitimidade da prisão provisória com duração indeterminada.
Exploring women’s identity work in career choices and transitions: Implications for coaching practice
Authors: Snape Sarah
Published: October 2021

Career transitions feature frequently in executive coaching sessions. It has been established that they involve identity and identity work, and can be challenging. Identity work in career transitions can be more complex for women than for men, due to biological and gender issues among other factors. Yet coaches are often unaware of what is involved in identity work in career transitions, and what their clients might experience. This study adopts a constructivist, qualitative research approach using Conceptual Encounter methodology to explore women’s experience of identity work in career choices and transitions, and the implications for coaching practice.
Five signposts to a socially just approach to career guidance
Authors: Hooley Tristram , Sultana Ronald , Thomsen Rie
Published: October 2021

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Book review: The Oxford Handbook of Career Development
Authors: Barham Lyn , Stewart Michelle
Published: October 2021

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Class 1 Heating Cycles: A New Class of Thermodynamic Cycles
Authors: Li Hong-Rui , Li Hua-Yu
Published: October 2021

Thermodynamic cycles are not only the core concepts of thermal science, but also key approaches to energy conversion and utilization. So far, power cycles and refrigeration cycles have been the only two general classes of thermodynamic cycles. While diverse types of systems have been developed to perform thermodynamic cycles, no new general classes of thermodynamic cycles have been proposed. Based on the basic principles of thermodynamics, here we propose and analyze a new general class of thermodynamic cycles named class 1 heating cycles (HC-1s). Two basic forms of HC-1s are obtained by connecting six essential thermodynamic processes in the proper order and forming a thermodynamic cycle. HC-1s present the simplest and most general approach to utilizing the temperature difference between a high-temperature heat source and a medium-temperature heat sink to achieve efficient medium-temperature heating and/or low-temperature cooling. HC-1s fill the gaps that have existed since the origin of thermal science, and they will play significant roles in energy conservation and emission reduction.
Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin Extracted from Capsicum chinenses Decrease Cell Viability of Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells In Vitro
Authors: Ayariga Joseph , Abugri Daniel A. , Griffin Gerald D.
Published: October 2021

Neuroblastoma is an extra-cranial solid cancer that primarily affects children. Aggressive neuroblastoma tumors typically demonstrate resistance to conventional chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic regimens. Interestingly, the use of dietary supplements in the control of cancers has gained ascendance in recent scientific investigations. Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin are bioactive components of Capsicum chinenses fruit. Qutenza (a high-dose capsaicin patch) is used in the management of neuropathic pain from postherpetic neuralgia and HIV-associated neuropathy. Research on the potency of capsaicin as an anticancer agent has been demonstrated on several cancer cell lines and in in vivo models. The possibility of conventional cancer therapies having long-term developmental and other side effects on pediatric patients invokes the need to search for other less toxic agents against neuroblastoma. In this study, we tested if Capsicum chinenses fruit extract has therapeutic potential against neuroblastoma. To carry out this study, capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin extract were made from Capsicum chinenses red fruits via hexane extraction method. Then, a range of concentrations (1pg/mL–100 mg/mL) of the extract was administered to cultured SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and their viabilities assessed. The potency of capsaicin in destroying neuroblastoma cells indicated that it might act via multiple routes, hence we screen for possible receptors in and on neuroblastoma cells that might interact with capsaicin using molecular docking techniques. Our findings showed that capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin extracted from Capsicum chinenses reduced neuroblastoma cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC50 of 69.75 µg/mL. Our in-silico analysis determined that capsaicin might potentially bind to other receptors on the surface of neuroblastoma cells. We demonstrated a stronger binding affinity of capsaicin to human D4 Dopamine receptor (DRD4) than to the known vanilloid receptor TRPV1 using molecular docking. In conclusion, these results illustrated that Capsicum chinenses extract containing capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin is effective in reducing viability of neuroblastoma cells in vitro and may serve as a naturally derived treatment source for this pediatric cancer, secondly, capsaicin may have multiple targets, and its strong binding to human D4 Dopamine receptors may point to different pathways by which capsaicin exerts its cancer killing effects.
Do Entrepreneurial Mindset and Perceived Behavioural Control Matter Entrepreneurial Intention?
Authors: Saraswati Thusy Tiara , Indrawati Aniek , Wardana Ludi Wishnu
Published: October 2021

Entrepreneurial Intention is a component that can explain the mindset and have a substantial impact on individual behavior. This fact indicates how hard a person's mindset is in trying and how much effort is put in so that the desired behavior can be carried out. This study examines the direct and indirect effects of an entrepreneurial mindset, perceived behavioral control, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention. A total of 354 students in Malang took part in this research. We used descriptive statistical analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and path analysis. The study results found that the entrepreneurial mindset and perceived behavioral control affected entrepreneurial self-efficacy—similarly, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, entrepreneurial mindset, and perceived behavioral control on entrepreneurial intention. Our results also found that entrepreneurial self-efficacy failed to mediate the effect of the entrepreneurial mindset on entrepreneurial intention.
EFEKTIVITAS STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PEER TUTORING DALAM MENINGKATKAN SELF-REGULATED LEARNING (SRL) PADA MATA PELAJARAN PLATFORM KOMPUTASI AWAN KELAS XI SISTEM INFORMASI JARINGAN DAN APLIKASI SMK NEGERI 26 JAKARTA
Authors: Nuraini Azizah  , Yuliatri Sastrawijaya  , M. Ficky Duskarnaen
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas peningkatan self-regulated learning siswa kelas XI Sistem Informasi Jaringan dan Aplikasi SMK Negeri 26 Jakarta setelah diberikan treatment strategi pembelajaran peer tutoring pada mata pelajaran platform komputasi awan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMK Negeri 26 Jakarta, dilaksanakan pada bulan April – Mei 2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasy eskperimental yang diberikan perlakuan berupa strategi pembelajaran peer tutoring pada kelas ekperimen yang dibuat perkelompok dengan masing-masing kelompok terdiri dari satu tutor dan pada kelas kontrol diberikan perlakuan pembelajaran biasa tanpa dibuat kelompok. Kelas XI SIJA 1 yang merupakan kelas ekperimen terdiri dari 33 siswa dan kelas XI SIJA 2 yang merupakan kelas kontrol terdiri dari 36 siswa. Untuk mendapatkan data penelitian ini, dilaksanakan pretest sebelum diberikan treatment dan posttest setelah diberikan treatment. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan siswa kelas eksperimen yang diberikan treatment peer tutoring mendapatkan rata-rata skor 125,512 sedangkan untuk kelas kontrol mendapatkan rata-rata skor 114,06. Dengan demikian H0 ditolak, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi pembelajaran peer tutoring efektif dalam meningkatkan self-regulated learning siswa.
PENGEMBANGAN VIDEO MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATA KULIAH PERANCANGAN JARINGAN KOMPUTER PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN INFORMATIKA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA
Authors: Nida Aulia Hasanah  , Hamidillah Ajie  , M. Ficky Duskarnaen
Published: October 2021

Penelitian dilakukan dengan tujuan mengembangkan video media pembelajaran pada Mata Kuliah Perancangan Jaringan Komputer di Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Video media pembelajaran dibuat untuk memudahkan kegiatan belajar mengajar bagi dosen dan mahasiswa. Video media pembelajaran ini menggunakan video motion graphic sehingga menjadi video yang menarik. Penelitian dilakukan di Program Studi Pendidikan Informatika Universitas Negeri Jakarta dari bulan September 2018 sampai Desember 2018. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian dan pengembangan (Research & Development). Secara keseluruhan terdapat 3 tahap utama pada proses penelitian dan pengembangan ini, yakni (1) penelitian awal; (2) pengembangan produk; dan (3) pengujian serta revisi produk. Penelitian awal dilakukan guna mengidentifikasi permasalahan dan mencari solusi dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut. Proses pengujian produk dilakukan dengan ahli media, ahli materi dan mahasiswa sebagai pengguna. Proses pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan kuesioner yang kemudian dianalisis dengan teknik deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, hasil pengujian oleh ahli materi menunjukkan bahwa produk mendapat nilai 90,76% , hasil pengujian oleh ahli media mendapat nilai 85,71%, pada uji coba kelompok kecil mendapat nilai 84% dan uji coba kelompok besar mendapat nilai 86,17%. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian produk, video media pembelajaran yang telah dikembangkan dapat dinyatakan layak untuk digunakan pada Program Studi Pendidikan Informatika, Jurusan Teknik Elektro Universitas Negeri Jakarta.
Анализ динамики эпидемического процесса COVID-19 в мире за неделю с 23.10.2021 г. по 29.10.2021 г.
Authors: Зимирова Анастасия , Поспелов Михаил , Иванова Александра , Дмитриева Людмила , Чумачкова Елена , Сафронов Валентин , Карнаухов Игорь , Щербакова Светлана , Кутырев Владимир
Published: October 2021

В обзоре представлен анализ эпидемиологической ситуации в странах мира по COVID-19, за неделю с 23.10.2021 г. по 29.10.2021 г.
Распространение вариантов вируса SARS-COV-2, вызывающих озабоченность (VOC) и интерес (VOI) на основе количества их геномов, депонированных в базу данных GISAID за неделю с 23.10. по 29.10.2021 г.
Authors: Дмитриева Людмила , Чумачкова Елена , Краснов Ярослав , Осина Наталья , Сафронов Валентин , Иванова Александра , Карнаухов Игорь , Караваева Татьяна , Щербакова Светлана , Кутырев Владимир
Published: October 2021

В обзоре представлен анализ геновариантов вируса SARS-CoV-2, вызывающих озабоченность (VOC) и интерес (VOI) на основе их геномов в базе GISAID за неделю с 23.10. по 29.10.2021 г.
Algılanan Sosyal Destek ve İş-Aile Zenginleşmesi Bağlamında Çalışan Kadınların Yaşam Tatmininin İncelenmesi
Authors: AVCI Ömer Faruk , GÜNAY Ahmet
Published: October 2021

Geçmişten günümüze ilgili yazın incelendiğinde, kadınların çalışma yaşamları ve kariyerleri açısından bulundukları konumları ilgi çeken bir konu olarak görülmektedir. Özellikle kadınların sosyal hayatlarında değişiklik gösteren konumları ve buna bağlı olarak yaşam tatmini düzeyleri birçok araştırmaya konu olmuştur. Söz konusu çalışmada ilk olarak yaşam tatmini, sosyal destek ve iş-aile zenginleşmesi kavramlarına dair açıklamalarda bulunulmuş ve ardından çalışan kadınların yaşam tatmini düzeylerinin belirlenen değişkenlere göre ne ölçüde değiştiğini saptamak amacıyla gerçekleştirilen analizlere yer verilmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, çalışan kadınların algılanan sosyal destek ve iş-aile zenginleşmesi bağlamında yaşam tatmini düzeylerini incelemektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda veri toplama aracı olarak çalışan kadınların iş-aile zenginleşmesi düzeylerini ölçmek için Akçakanat ve Uzunbacak (2019) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan “İş-Aile Zenginleşmesi Ölçeği”nden yararlanılmıştır. Ayrıca araştırmada çalışan kadınların algıladıkları sosyal destek düzeylerini ölçmek için Eker ve Arkar (1995) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan “Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği”, yaşam tatmini düzeylerini ölçmek için Bekmezci ve Mert (2018) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan “Yaşam Tatmini Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, Isparta’da ikamet eden 393 çalışan kadın üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde SPSS 26 ve AMOS 24 istatistik programları kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre çalışan kadınlarda; iş-aile zenginleşmesinin ve algılanan sosyal desteğin yaşam tatmini üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı bir etkisi olduğu görülmüştür.
Configurações Subjetivas dos Servidores da Receita Federal Diante da Ideologia Gerencialista
Authors: De Fátima Pinto Juliana , Paula Ana Paula Paes de
Published: October 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender as configurações subjetivas compartilhadas pelo servidor da Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB) decorrentes de sua atuação em um espaço de trabalho marcado pela hegemonia da ideologia gerencialista. A epistemologia utilizada no estudo apoiou-se na teoria da subjetividade de Rey (2003, 2005a). O método escolhido foi o estudo de caso na 6ª Região Fiscal da RFB, na cidade de Belo Horizonte, entre os anos de 2016 e 2017. As informações foram produzidas a partir de conversações com três analistas tributários e três auditores fiscais, observando a metodologia qualitativa de Rey. Foram definidas cinco configurações subjetivas principais: competitividade por atribuições, bônus produtividade, filiação sindical, mudança tecnológica e insatisfação. Concluiu-se que o gerencialismo perpassa as configurações subjetivas dos servidores. Por conseguinte, é necessário dar voz às singularidades para construir alternativas capazes de romper com os conflitos, rivalidades e sofrimentos presentes na subjetividade social.
A Sabedoria das Multidões e a Esfera Pública: a co-produção de soluções para problemas públicos em plataformas de gestão de ideias
Authors: Martins Teresa Cristina Monteiro , Zambalde André Luiz
Published: October 2021

Plataformas tecnológicas de gestão de ideias são ferramentas baseadas na teoria da sabedoria das multidões e utilizadas no setor público para interação entre instituições públicas e cidadãos. Essas plataformas transformam a esfera ao fornecer novos espaços de discussão e, por sua vez, podem ser transformadas com base nos fundamentos de teorias sobre a participação social como a teoria da ação comunicativa. Neste ensaio teórico objetiva-se apresentar proposições sobre como superar as limitações da participação social em plataformas de idéias por meio dos conceitos da ação comunicativa de Habermas. Concluiu-se positivamente sobre o potencial das plataformas de idéias em servir a Esfera Pública e foram ressaltadas as limitações a serem superadas para isso ocorra.
Qualidade Burocrática e Performance Estatal: desvendando a caixa preta do município
Authors: Cardoso André Luis Rabelo , Marenco André
Published: October 2021

A qualidade de uma burocracia local afeta os indicadores de desigualdade econômica em um município? Ela é capaz de melhorar os índices de desenvolvimento humano dessa população? Este trabalho é um esforço no sentido de compreender a estrutura burocrática do ente governamental brasileiro que é o principal responsável pelo processo de implementação da maioria das políticas públicas estatais brasileiras: o município. E, com isso, trazer, à tona, alguns traços característicos do perfil de uma burocracia municipal efetiva. Para tanto, após realizar uma redução de fatores, por meio da Análise Fatorial com dados no Munic 2005/10, foram feitas Correlações e Regressões Logísticas para testar: (1) se a quantidade de servidores por habitante consegue explicar os índices obtidos em gini e IDH-M; e (2) se a capacitação desses servidores é suficiente para explicar esses resultados. Os resultados evidenciam a importância da qualidade da burocracia local na contribuição para uma menor desigualdade econômica e melhor desenvolvimento humano.