bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pembuatan Sistem Informasi Pengarsipan Surat Pada Smp Negeri 6 Mataram
Authors: Rachman Tazkiya Aulia , Bimantoro Fitri , Usmiatiningsih Ellysabeth
Published: March 2022

Dewasa ini kemajuan teknologi dan informasi secara tidak langsung telah mempengaruhi segala aspek kehidupan manusia dan sudah mencapai taraf sebagai kebutuhan, sehingga semua lapisan masyarakat menggunakan teknologi untuk mempermudah pekerjaan. SMP Negeri 6 Mataram adalah salah satu sekolah menengah pertama negeri yang ada di Kota Mataram. Pelaksana urusan administrasi persuratan dan pengarsipan pada SMP Negeri 6 Mataram sudah menerapkan teknologi dalam membantu pekerjaan mereka seperti penggunaan komputer. Namun penggunaan komputer saja dirasa belum optimal dalam penggunaan teknologi karena pengarsipan masih dilakukan secara manual dan belum memiliki sistem atau basis data informasi untuk melakukan pengelolaan arsip. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut, maka dibuatlah sebuah sistem informasi pengarsipan surat berbasis website menggunakan framework Codeigniter dengan metode pengembangan sistem waterfall. Hasil pengujian black box menunjukkan fungsiomal sistem berjalan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan dan pengujian kuisioner oleh pegawai tata usaha SMP Negeri 6 Mataram menunjukkan bahwa sistem layak dan mudah digunakan.
Sistem Informasi Pengarsipan Surat Dewan Pimpinan Daerah Ikatan Advokat Indonesia Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Ichwana Muhammad Andrie , Zubaidi Ariyan
Published: March 2022

Pengelolaan pengarsipan surat pada Dewan Pimpinan Derah Ikatan Advokat Indonesia Nusa Tenggara Barat masih dilakukan secara manual, padahal pada kantor Dewan Pimpinan Daerah Ikatan Advokat Indonesia Nusa Tenggara Barat bisa dibilang memiliki cukup banyak data dalam hal surat-menyurat, baik dari surat masuk maupun surat keluar. Kegiatan dalam mengatur surat-menyurat secara manual meningkatkan probabilitas dalam melakukan kesalahan dalam pencarian data arsip. Arsip merupakan rekaman kegiatan dengan berbagai macam bentuk yang dibuat oleh lembaga. Maka dari itu pengelolaan arsip diharapkan dilakukan dengan baik, cepat, dan mudah dengan memanfaatkan teknologi yang ada pada saat ini. Oleh karena itu sistem informasi pengarsipan surat Dewan Pinpinan Daerah Ikatan Advokat Indonesia Nusa Tenggara Barat dibuat untuk memudahkan dalam pengelolaan arsip dan surat-menyurat. Metode yang digunakan dalam perancangan sistem adalah metode waterfall dengan urutan analisa kebutuhan, desain, pembuatan program, testing, dan maintenance. Pengujian sistem yang dilakukan menggunakan user acceptance testing. Metode user acceptance testing menggunakan black box dan kuesioner dalam pengujiannya dengan hasil responden yang sangat baik dari user berdasarkan kebutuhan dan fungsi dari sistem.
Pembuatan Sistem Informasi Company Profile Pada Sekolah Relawan Sangkareang Berbasis Website
Authors: Fauzi Alfian , Afwani Royana , Hidayat Romy
Published: March 2022

Perkembangan teknologi informasi sangat mendukung dalam perkembangan berbagai sector, salah satunya bidang pendidikan. Teknologi informasi pada bidang Pendidikan sebagai media pengetahuan dan promosi. Sekolah Relawan Sangkareang merupakan yayasan sekolah yang melayani pengajaran dan pendidikan edukasi kerelawanan di kota Mataram. Sekolah Relawan Sangkareang memiliki banyak kelebihan sebagai penunjang untuk peduli dengan sosial sekitar. Namun perlu adanya platform guna mempromosikan yayasan tersebut agar dapat memperlihatkan kelebihan sekolah di masyarakat luas. Selain itu, informasi mengenai yayasan menjadi kebutuhan umum bagi masyarakat saat ini, banyak orang yang bingung dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat, dikarenakan minimnya informasi mengenai yayasan. Oleh karena itu dengan berkembangnya kemajuan teknologi ini, dibuatlah Sistem Informasi Company Profile Berbasis Website dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP, database MySQL dan framework Codeigniter 3 agar masyarakat dapat dengan mudah mengakses dan mengetahui segala sesuatu mengenai sekolah dengan jelas dan tanpa memerlukan banyak waktu. Metode yang digunakan adalah waterfall dengan beberapa tahapan yang runtut dari analisis kebutuhan, desain sistem, coding dan testing, penerapan program, serta pemeliharaan. Pengujian menggunakan user acceptance testing yang di dalamnya terdapat pengujian black box dan kuesioner. Berdasarkan pengujian yang telah dilakukan, maka didapatkan hasil bahwa responden yang merupakan seluruh member dan staff di Sekolah Relawan Sangkareang setuju dengan sistem informasi yang telah dibuat.
Síndrome das Pernas Inquietas: Abordagem nos Cuidados de Saúde Primários
Authors: Borges Patrícia , Lopes Daniela
Published: March 2022

A síndrome das pernas inquietas é uma patologia com um impacto negativo na qualidade de vida dos doentes, nomeadamente por estar associada a uma disrupção do sono. Felizmente, após o diagnóstico, a maior parte dos doentes apresenta uma boa resposta à terapêutica. O objetivo deste artigo é sistematizar o diagnóstico e a terapêutica desta patologia, focando-se particularmente na sua abordagem nos cuidados de saúde primários. A terapêutica da síndrome das pernas inquietas passa pela implementação de medidas comportamentais e pela correção da ferropénia, se existente. Em alguns casos é necessária a utilização contínua ou intermitente de fármacos, consoante a gravidade dos sintomas. O correto acompanhamento destes doentes, nos quais muitas vezes coexistem alterações do padrão do sono, ansiedade e depressão, é de extrema importância.
A Epidemiologia Desconhecida da Psoríase
Authors: Davim de Sousa Pinto Ana Sofia
Published: March 2022

A psori?ase e? uma doenc?a cuta?nea cro?nica, sem etiologia identificada ou cura, de distribuic?a?o mundial e com um predomi?nio no sexo masculino. As doenc?as da pele contribuem com 1,79% para a carga global da doenc?a medida em anos de vida ajustados por incapacidade (DALYs) colocando-as na 18ª posic?a?o. É a terceira das doenc?as da pele com maior carga total. Nos dados ate? ao momento, que incluem 68 artigos e relato?rios integrais de 20 pai?ses, estimaram que a prevale?ncia mundial da psori?ase varia entre 0,09% e 11,4%, o equivalente a pelo menos 100 milho?es de indivi?duos afetados. Na maioria dos pai?ses desenvolvidos, a prevale?ncia situa-se entre 1,5% e 5%, sendo a Noruega o pai?s que apresenta maior prevale?ncia. O único estudo realizado em Portugal, foi publicado em 1994, com uma amostra de 1037 participantes de todas as idades e concluiu uma prevale?ncia de psori?ase em Portugal de 1,9%. Observam-se diferentes metodologias, diferenc?as na definic?a?o de prevale?ncia, na definic?a?o de caso, nas idades das populac?o?es estudadas e nas te?cnicas de amostragem. Os dados de prevale?ncia disponi?veis contemplam somente 20 pai?ses, o que significa que se desconhece por completo a epidemiologia desta doenc?a noutros locais. Há uma diminuta proporc?a?o de estudos realizada em pai?ses em desenvolvimento, contribuindo para uma maior desigualdade nos resultados publicados. A qualidade dos dados epidemiolo?gicos obtidos e? essencial para compreender melhor o tamanho e a distribuic?a?o do problema, para a gesta?o desta doenc?a cro?nica e para o adequado planeamento dos cuidados de sau?de.
Facility-based care of small and sick newborns: experiences with establishing a neonatal special care unit in Somaliland
Authors: Heen Espen , Størdal Ketil , Abdi Abdirashid , Walmann Frøydis V , Lundeby Karen M
Published: March 2022

Background

The goal of the United Nations is a global neonatal mortality rate (NMR) lower than 12/1000 by 2030. In stark contrast, facility-based care of small and sick newborns is limited and substandard in many low-income countries (LIC). There is a need to identify broad packages of high-quality and low-cost, sustainable interventions suitable for scale-up in fragile states and high burden countries. This article describes the process, output, and experience of establishing a neonatal special care unit (NSCU) at a governmental hospital in Somaliland.

Methods

We collected data from administrative documents, staff experiences, patient registries, and primary caretaker interviews covering 164 admissions through 5 months and systematized the findings within the 6 building blocks of the health care system (WHO).

Results

Running an NSCU in a Somali context is both possible and feasible when implementers are willing to bridge gaps on all health systems building blocks simultaneously. A verified NSCU survival rate of 85% within the first year was achieved - in line with reputable neonatal wards in the wider Eastern Africa. General caretaker satisfaction was rated as “good.” Major challenges were lack of a national regulatory framework, including an effective funding allocation; staff unfamiliarity with detailed guidelines, protocols, and job descriptions; and poor availability of medicines and other neonatal disposables. For less than US$175 in running cost per patient, including staff salaries and major equipment replacements, 75% of small and sick newborns received admission-to-discharge curative care. Public demand for facility-based newborn care was quickly growing during the implementation phase. Neonatal nurses quickly drift to nongovernmental and urban employers without a persistent and deliberate overcapacity in training courses and a strong public retention policy. A 100% service coverage in Somaliland will require dedicated wards (NSCU) with equipment at all hospitals with a labor ward, and training and deployment of about 400 neonatal nurses.

Conclusions

The described package of interventions may have the potential for further scale-up to district hospitals in Somaliland. Policymakers and hospital administrators should strive for a stronger national regulatory, administrative, and technical framework in neonatal curative care, facilitating the simultaneous development of all of WHO’s 6 health systems building blocks. We expect many of the findings to be transferable to the wider Somalia and other fragile LIC.
Machinability study on Al7075/Al2O3-SiC hybrid composites
Authors: MUKUNDAIAH RAVIKUMAR , H N Reddappa , R Suresh , Y S Ram Mohan , E R Babu , C Reddy Nagaraja
Published: March 2022

In the present research, the effects of volume fraction of SiC+Al2O3 particles and aging temperature on the machinability of stir-casted Al7075 metal matrix composites (MMC) have been investigated. The hybrid composites were fabricated using the liquid metallurgy route. Al7075 was reinforced with different wt. % of SiC (3%, 6%, and 9%) and Al2O3 (2%, 4%, and 6%) which were used to fabricate the hybrid metal matrix composites. The samples were aged at different temperatures (140 ºC, 160 ºC, and 180 ºC) for 4 h and cooled at furnace temperature (27 ºC). The machinability of hybrid metal matrix composites was studied by carrying out L27 orthogonal array experiments. Three process parameters were selected, such as 0.2 mm/min of the depth of cut, 0.1 mm/min of feed rate, and 1500 rpm of spindle speed. The obtained results indicate that the surface roughness and machining force of MMCs increase with an increase in weight percentage of Al2O3/SiC and decrease with the increase in aging temperature. Optimum machining force and surface roughness were obtained at 2% Al2O3 + 3 % SiC and 180°C of aging temperature.
Aumentar a proteção e a produtividade em ambientes desafiantes com a tecnologia patenteada Avantguard
Authors:   Hempel
Published: March 2022

A forma como os primários de zinco estão a melhorar as eficiências da aplicação e a reduzir a manutenção em estruturas industriais em ambientes altamente corrosivos. Desde turbinas eólicas offshore e plataformas de petróleo a minas e centrais elétricas, as estruturas industriais são expostas a alguns dos ambientes mais corrosivos do nosso planeta. Atmosferas químicas e salinas permanentemente corrosivas, oscilações extremas de temperatura e humidade, assim como o impacto e a abrasão, tornam a corrosão um grande desafio. A manutenção destas estruturas pode ser dispendiosa, especialmente quando se tratam de estruturas em locais de difícil acesso que requerem o encerramento durante os trabalhos de reparação. A escolha correta do sistema de pintura anticorrosivo pode aumentar significativamente a vida útil da estrutura, reduzir os custos de manutenção, diminuir os custos de aplicação e melhorar a sustentabilidade.
Biological Applications of Imidazothiazole Scaffolds: A Current Review
Authors: Senthil Kumar Raju , Praveen Sekar , Shridharshini Kumar , Maruthamuthu Murugesan , Mohanapriya Karthikeyan , Mythili Arthanari
Published: March 2022

Due to the broad-spectrum biological activities, fused heterocyclic compounds are one of the most important systems in medicinal chemistry. Among them, the imidazothiazole which contains a bridgehead nitrogen atom has a vital role because of various applications such as anticancer, antimalarial, antiviral, etc. Designing various imidazothiazole scaffolds has become more important because of their several biological applications. The present review paper discusses the numerous biological applications of imidazothiazole scaffolds in the field of medicine. The review would be useful in future drug design for the development of more promising drug-like scaffolds.
The ESMER Model
Authors: Tonella Guy
Published: March 2022

Biological life and living organisms appeared about 4 billion years ago. They have become increasingly complex in the course of evolution. The human Self is the current culmination of this incredible complexification. This process and its results are presented in this paper. First the double origin of the Self, biological and social, will be presented. Then the structural development of the Self with its five functions – from bottom to top: Energetic, Sensorial, Muscular, Emotional and Representational functions – will be explained. This complex development of the human Self underlies the «ESMER Model”. Then, the functional development of the Self will be presented as well as the developmental problems that arise. Evolution managed to organize the Self into an integrated and self-regulated system by developing four kinds of interconnections between the five functions of the Self. And finally, these four kinds of interconnections will be at the origin of four modes of interpersonal relationships.
Determination Of Poverty Indicators Based On The Dimensions Of Health Quality And Economic Quality Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) In The Province North Sumatera
Authors: Yumna Yaumi , Rakhmawati Fibri , Husein Ismail
Published: March 2022

Poverty is one of the problems in Indonesia's complex and fundamental economy. Poverty is a condition where a person is unable to fulfill his basic needs. Solutions need to be found to overcome or at least reduce poverty. To overcome the problem of poverty, indicators need to be considered that affect poverty levels. In this study poverty is seen through two dimensions, namely Health Quality and Economic Quality. This research was conducted to determine poverty indicators based on dimensions of health quality and economic quality with the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) is used unidimensionally to identify indicator variables that can measure health and economic quality. The analysis used was 25 districts and 8 cities in North Sumatra Province. The results showed that health quality can be measured through 10 indicators and economic quality can be measured also through 10 indicators
Optimization of Coca-Cola Product Distribution Routes at PT. Graha Prima Mentari Medan With Ant Colony Optimization
Authors: Tarigan Pridolin Olin , Mansyur Abil
Published: March 2022

PT Graha Prima Mentari is a company engaged in the service sector, namely as the official distributor of Coca-Cola. PT. Graha Prima Mentari has Distribution Centers spread across various cities including those located in the cities of Cirebon, Indramayu, Tasikmalaya, Pekanbaru, Medan, Denpasar, Rembang and others. For branches in the city of Medan PT. Graha Prima Mentari is located at Jalan Gatot Subroto KM 6.7 No. 100 Fields. PT. Graha Prima Mentari has 13 transportation cars that operate from Monday to Saturday and serve 6 areas, namely Medan Barat, Medan Sunggal, Medan Helvetia, Medan Selayang, Medan Tuntungan and Medan Petisah.

The problem that occurs is that the company has not determined the optimal route which results in additional costs for the distribution of goods. This study aims to minimize the distance by using the ant colony optimization method. The result obtained is that the distribution distance is reduced by 52 km from the previous distance of 93.1 km to 41.1 km and saves distribution costs of Rp.49,000.
Employee Performance Assessment System of PT. Graha Prima Mentari Medan by Using Simple Additive Weighting
Authors: Cristian Niel , Mansyur Abil
Published: March 2022

Employee performance appraisal system is a system used to assess the best performance of employees. PT Graha Prima Medan performs the best performance assessment of employees to evaluate, verify and improve their performance. The results of this performance become a decision-making tool such as promotion, dismissal, transfer, intensive giving or providing feedback for employees. However, the large number of employees who will be selected becomes an obstacle in assessing employee performance, because it is expected that an automation process uses technology to evaluate the performance of these employees. The purpose of this study is to design an employee performance appraisal system at PT Graha Prima Mentari Medan. The method used is the SAW method, the basic concept of the SAW method is to find the weighted sum of the performance ratings for each alternative on all attributes. The SAW method can help decision making to form the largest value as the best alternative. The assessment in the research that has been carried out uses 5 criteria including: Attendance, Attitude, Time Discipline, Working Period and Quantity using the SAW method. In this study, testing was carried out on 36 respondent data. The employee performance appraisal system was developed using the PHP (Pre-Hypertext Processor) programming language, and the MySQL database as the database server.
Implementation of The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method in The Laptop Election Decision Support System for Students and Community in Medan City
Authors: Abdillah Abdillah
Published: March 2022

The development of an increasingly fast and instant era in this millennial era, makes electronic devices, especially laptops, also experience very fast and extensive development. The capacity of a laptop is closely related to the price of a laptop, if the capacity of the laptop is higher, the price of the laptop will also be higher, and vice versa if the capacity of the laptop is lower, the price of the laptop will also be lower. each laptop offers different features of each type and gives each type a unique look and shape. This is what makes students and the public confused about which laptop to choose according to their wishes and the money budget they have so that they don't make the wrong choice in determining the type of laptop that students and the community want later. On this basis, a study was made that is used in making decisions on laptop selection using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. This research was conducted to find out how the decision support system in choosing a laptop that suits the needs and economic conditions for students and the community.
Some class of numerical radius peak $n$-linear mappings on $l_p$-spaces
Authors: Kim S. G.
Published: March 2022

For $n\geq 2$ and a real Banach space $E,$ ${\mathcal L}(^n E:E)$ denotes the space of all continuous $n$-linear mappings from $E$ to itself.Let $$\Pi(E)=\Big\{[x^*, (x_1, \ldots, x_n)]: x^{*}(x_j)=\|x^{*}\|=\|x_j\|=1~\mbox{for}~{j=1, \ldots, n}\Big\}.$$For $T\in {\mathcal L}(^n E:E),$ we define $$\qopname\relax o{Nr}({T})=\Big\{[x^*, (x_1, \ldots, x_n)]\in \Pi(E): |x^{*}(T(x_1, \ldots, x_n))|=v(T)\Big\},$$where $v(T)$ denotes the numerical radius of $T$.$T$ is called {\em numerical radius peak mapping} if there is $[x^{*}, (x_1, \ldots, x_n)]\in \Pi(E)$ such that $\qopname\relax o{Nr}({T})=\{\pm [x^{*}, (x_1, \ldots, x_n)]\}.$In this paper, we investigate some class of numerical radius peak mappings in ${\mathcalL}(^n l_p:l_p)$ for $1\leq p<\infty.$ Let $(a_{j})_{j\in \mathbb{N}}$ be a bounded sequence in $\mathbb{R}$ such that $\sup_{j\in \mathbb{N}}|a_j|>0.$Define $T\in {\mathcal L}(^n l_p:l_p)$ by$$T\Big(\sum_{i\in \mathbb{N}}x_i^{(1)}e_i, \cdots, \sum_{i\in \mathbb{N}}x_i^{(n)}e_i \Big)=\sum_{j\in \mathbb{N}}a_{j}~x_{j}^{(1)}\cdots x_{j}^{(n)}~e_j.\qquad\eqno(*)$$In particular is proved the following statements:\$1.$\ If $1< p<+\infty$ then $T$ is a numerical radius peak mapping if and only if there is $j_0\in \mathbb{N}$ such that$$|a_{j_0}|>|a_{j}|~\mbox{for every}~j\in \mathbb{N}\backslash\{j_0\}.$$

$2.$\ If $p=1$ then $T$ is not a numerical radius peak mapping in ${\mathcal L}(^n l_1:l_1).$
In vitro study on the nematicidal activity of entomopathogenic bacteria against the root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita
Authors: Srivastava Shreyansh , Chaubey Ashok K.
Published: March 2022

National loss of Rs. 21,068.73 million has been estimated due to plant-parasitic nematodes in India. Among plant-parasitic nematodes, one of the major nematodes, root-knot nematodes (RKNs), are well-known diseases causing major losses in vegetable crops. An in vitro experiment was conducted to evaluate the nematicidal activities of the cell-free culture filtrate (CFCF) of entomopathogenic bacteria Photorhabdus spp. and Xenorhabdus spp. isolated from entomopathogenic nematodes Heterorhabditis indica (DH3) and Steinernema abbasi (CS-39), respectively. The applied doses were 90, 50, 25 and 10% CFCFs. The experiment was performed on the plant-parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita, and the % mortalities were determined at 6, 12, 24 and 48 hr intervals. The results of the present study revealed that 100% mortality was achieved after 48 hrs with a 10% filtrate of H. indica isolate DH3, while no significant result was achieved even after 48 hrs and at 90% CFCF of isolate CS39. Therefore, 10% CFCFs may be recommended for application in root-knot nematode-infected fields for the control.
Bioefficacy of ethiprole + pymetrozine against the white-backed planthopper Sogatella furcifera (Howard), in rice (ADT – 46)
Authors: Priyadharshini V. , Ayyasamy R. , Kathirvelu C.
Published: March 2022

The nymphs and adults of white-backed planthoppers (Sogatella furcifera, Howard) remove plant sap resulting in yield loss. Indiscriminate use of insecticides, results in the development of resistance by insects and ill effects on the environment opening the new era of chemicals with novel modes of action with good bioefficacy, higher selectivity, low mammalian toxicity and safety to the environment. Therefore, the introduction of newer insecticide molecules with alternate modes of action will play a serious role in pest management programs. Hence, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the bioefficacy of ethiprole + pymetrozine against white-backed planthopper of rice (ADT – 46) under laboratory and field conditions at Annamalai University, Chidambaram during 2018-20. Ethiprole + pymetrozine @ (T1 - 36.91 + 138), (T2 - 40.13 + 150) and (T3 - 45.47 + 170) g a.i ha-1 with standard checks T4 - pymetrozine @ (150) g a.i ha-1, T5 - buprofezin @ (200) g a.i ha-1 and T6 - ethiprole + imidacloprid @ (50 + 50) g a.i ha-1 were evaluated against white-backed planthopper. The standard checks were of positive control i.e., reference insecticides which is in common use The results revealed that T3 recorded the lowest population of white-backed planthopper/hill at 15 day after spraying (1.13 hoppers/hill in August – December 2018 and 1.79 hoppers/hill in August – December 2019 respectively) giving better yield. The population of natural enemies was comparatively lower in all insecticidal treatments than in the control.
A review of antibiotic synergy in carbapenemase-producing bacteria
Authors: Vamsi K. Sreeja , Moorthy S. Rama , Hemiliamma N. Mary , Reddy Y. Raja Rathna , Reddy B. Rama Chandra , Deepak J. , Sravani S.
Published: March 2022

The problem of antibiotic resistance has garnered too much attention over the last few decades for posing a global hazard to the clinical handling and the inhibition of several deadly infections caused by bacteria. It burdens the world not only clinically but also economically... Antibiotic agents known as carbapenems are a very effective and  typically designated for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections. To identify a suitable antibiotic combination to be used in vivo, one must be able to determine the synergism between the antibiotics in vitro. Several methods, such as the checkerboard method, multiple-combination bactericidal test, time-kill and E-test, have been used for this purpose. However, the lack of proper standardization procedures, types of bacterial agents, bacterial load, stage of infection and other factors make it very difficult to reproduce or correlate the results with other methods.Carbapenem-destroying lactases, which have recently emerged as mechanisms of resistance, are increasing in number and decreasing the treatment alternatives available. These infections are treated with colistin and tigecycline, but monotherapy may result in clinical breakdown because of a variety of factors. To control these infections, clinicians often choose combinations of drugs over monotherapy. There is an extreme lack of information on synergistic antibiotic combinations accounting for the diverse mechanisms of GNB resistance commonly encountered. The incidence of carbapenem-resistant GNB in Indian articles is also unknown. Therefore, we anticipate that this study may provide methodology for the selection of an appropriate antibiotic combination.
Effect of varieties and storage on the quality parameters of nectarine (Prunus persica)-based intermediate moisture food (IMF) products
Authors: Shivani  , Banyal Sonika , Kumari Anita , Sharma Sujata Pandit , Dhaliwal Y. S.
Published: March 2022

Fruits play an important role in maintaining a healthy life. Nectarine is a hybrid fruit of peach and plum, wherein efforts were made to develop intermediate moisture food products (jam and jelly) from nectarine varieties (May Fire, Snow Queen, and Silver King). The study aimed to determine the effect of storage on the nutritional (TSS, pH, acidity, ascorbic acid, and sugars) and sensory parameters (color, taste, flavor, texture, and overall acceptability) of jam and jelly at different storage intervals. Storage had a nonsignificant effect on the total soluble solids, with reported mean values of 69.670 Brix, while the pH content of jam varied significantly from 2.90-2.20 during 6 months of storage. The values for acidity and total sugars increased (P≤0.05) significantly from 1.92-2.03 percent and 57.04 to 56.93 percent, respectively. However, the ascorbic acid content decreased significantly from 4.64 - 1.66 mg/100 g. In the case of jelly, the total soluble solids and pH decreased from 67.78 – 67.440 Brix and 2.70 – 2.48, respectively, during storage for 6 months at ambient temperature. The ascorbic acid content decreased from 4.56-2.10 mg/100 g. Among cultivars, there was a nonsignificant difference in the nutritional parameters of jam, but in the case of jelly, different cultivars had a significant effect on TSS, pH, and ascorbic acid content. Organoleptically, the nectarine jam was rated as ‘liked very much’, while the jelly ‘liked slightly’, with good storage acceptance up to 6 months. Being nectarine as a superfood can be explored to develop speciality food products for vulnerable sections of society.
Political, economical, social, technological and SWOT analysis of beekeeping as a successful enterprise in India: An overview
Authors: Narang Aditya , Kumar Dhruv , Gupta Garima
Published: March 2022

Agriculture provides food for more than half of India's population. Entrepreneurial development among rural people is becoming more widely acknowledged as a strategy for overall rural community development. Rural people's entrepreneurial growth is increasingly being recognised as a strategy for achieving total rural community development. Beekeeping is an example of a successful agricultural business. By becoming entrepreneurs, beekeepers can increase their earnings and social capital. By boosting the income of rural beekeepers, reducing poverty, and protecting biological systems through pollination, entrepreneurial behavior contributes to sustainable development. The current review focuses on the several aspects of beekeeping as a profession on the core ideas of beekeeping entrepreneurship, its history, the distribution of honey-producing regions, and the wishes for its entrepreneurship development in India, as well as the important reasons for encouraging entrepreneurship. The current situation of beekeeping entrepreneurship in India, as well as the problems and opportunities it brings, were examined. This study examines the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) and Political, Economical, Social, and Technical (PEST) analyses of beekeeping as a business. As a result, the user is able to extensively research the market before beginning any new business. The focus of the review is on the business elements of beekeeping. In addition, the study highlights the beekeeping industry's future possibilities as well as the regulations sought by the Indian government.
A Critical Review of Educator and Disability Research in Mathematics Education: A Decade of Dehumanizing Waves and Humanizing Wakes
Authors: Tan Paulo , Padilla Alexis , Lambert Rachel
Published: March 2022

Disabled students have historically been dehumanized in education, generally, and in research and practice related to school mathematics (K–12), particularly. Typically, they are only offered access to low-rigor school mathematics emphasizing rote procedures and narrow skills, often segregated physically and socially from their nondisabled peers. Educators are crucial to the humanization of disabled students via anti-ableist and antiracist work toward systemic transformation. The purpose of this review is to take stock of the current knowledge base of educator and disability research concerning school mathematics, recommending directions for humanizing future research and practice. Through a humanizing mathematics education lens, we analyze 61 articles involving educators, disabilities, and school mathematics published during the decade between 2007 and 2016. Results of our analysis point to not only the continued perpetuation of dehumanizing approaches and positioning but also substantial shifts toward humanization in mathematics education for disabled students. Over half of the studies reflected humanizing shifts. Yet, overwhelmingly, studies continue to avoid meaningful intersectional considerations of race and disability.
On the new Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP) model version 4 for the water balance simulation of landfill liner systems
Authors: Berger Klaus
Published: March 2022

23 years after the last original US HELP version 3.07, in 2020 the US Environmental Protection Agency released a new version, called HELP 4. With this Excel-based version, the original HELP model has arrived in the modern Windows world. However, the model itself remains HELP 3.07. The papers deals with experiences of the author using HELP 4 and compares simulation results of four HELP versions (HELP 4.0.1, DOS HELP 3.07, and HELP 3.07 and HELP 3.95 D included in HELP 3.95 D) for two applications. First, the RCRA example of the original HELP version 3 in (US) customary units for 30 years of synthetically generated weather data for Nashville, TN. Second, the water balance test field F1 on the landfill Georgswerder in Hamburg, Germany, for 1988 to 1995 in metric units. The user interface is easy to use; however, it is more restrictive than necessary and not usable outside the USA without having weather data files of HELP 3.07 for import. The average annual totals of all tested HELP 3.07 model versions are close together. Differences occur probably due to computer numeric and because HELP 4.0.1 neglects the last day of leap years. The computing times of HELP 4.0.1 are for a factor of about 50 larger than for HELP 3.07 included in HELP 3.95 D. Despite reasonable criticism that may be made, the HELP model is a valuable tool for those who are aware of its limitations and merits enhancements to match the current state of the art.
CEMENT COMPOSITES WITH WASTE INCORPORATION UNDER ACID RAIN ATTACK
Authors: Estokova Adriana , Figmig Robert , Galanova Nikola
Published: March 2022

The paper is aimed at the study of the resistance of cement pastes containing various secondary materials (fly ash, zeolite, zeoslag, slag and microsilica) in the model environment of acid rain. Changes in characteristics of the studied materials due to acid rain, such as compressive strength of cement composites, water absorption, penetration of aggressive ions, pH of material and its chemical composition were analysed. Model acidic environments represented solutions simulating acid rain with different pH values (2, 4 and 6). Natural acid rain, deionized water and saturated solution of Ca(OH)2 were used as reference media. Based on the experimental findings, it can be stated that a positive effect of the secondary materials on increasing the resistance of cement pastes has been proven. The cement pastes with added additives resulted in a significant reduction in permeability in each model environment. This fact has an impact on the overall durability due to the fact that the amount of aggressive ions in the internal structure is reduced, causing corrosion and subsequent deterioration of cement composites. Based on the innovative methodology for the ion-penetraton test of cement pastes, a coefficient was designed, which characterizes the effect of the used admixture in terms of pozzolanic resp. latent hydraulic activities. Based on this coefficient, the most significant positive effect was manifested by the use of an admixture of ash and zeolite. The rapid chloride penetration (RCP) test method has thus proved to be much more relevant in comparison with, for example, water absorption.
Recycling-oriented characterization of PET waste stream by SWIR hyperspectral imaging and variable selection methods
Authors: Bonifazi Giuseppe , Capobianco Giuseppe , Cucuzza Paola , Serranti Silvia , Uzzo Andrea
Published: March 2022

The proposed study was carried out to develop a fast and efficient strategy for plastic waste sensor-based sorting in recycling plants, based on hyperspectral imaging (HSI), combined with variable selection methods, to produce a high-quality recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flakes stream. Variable selection techniques were applied in order to identify a limited number of spectral bands useful to recognize the presence of other plastic materials, considered as contaminant, inside a stream of recycled PET flakes, reducing processing time as requested by sorting online applications. Post-consumer plastic samples were acquired by HSI device working in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) range (1000 - 2500 nm). As a first step, the hypercubes were processed applying chemometric logics to build a partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLSDA) classification model using the full investigated spectral range, able to identify PET and contaminant classes. As a second step, two different variable selection methods were then applied, i.e., interval PLSDA (I-PLSDA) and variable importance in projection (VIP) scores, in order to identify a limited number of spectral bands useful to recognize the two classes and to evaluate the best method, showing efficiency values close to those obtained by the full spectrum model. The best result was achieved by the VIP score method with an average efficiency value of 0.98. The obtained results suggested that the variables selection method can represent a powerful approach for the sensor-based sorting-online, decreasing the amount of data to be processed and thus enabling faster recognition compared to the full spectrum model.
A novel method to calculate the size of representative waste samples based on particles size
Authors: Beggio Giovanni , Hennebert Pierre
Published: March 2022

A novel approach to determine the size of samples of granular wastes is proposed, forwarding the concept of the “number of particles”, as previously introduced by the authors. To be representative with a minimum error, it was demonstrated that at least 100 particles showing the presence of the measurand, shall be collected in the sample. Waste particles are usually characterized by size-concentration relationships. However, in waste sampling standards they are not explicitly considered when estimating the size of the sample. In this context, this paper extends this requirement to the number of particles “rare is size”, belonging to the less represented size fraction in the waste to be characterized. The number of particles is then transformed into a mass by a formulation that avoids using unrealistic assumptions on particles features. Results derived from the application of the two formulations on 5 different types of waste show that their equivalency relies on how similar are, the proportions of particles rare in concentration and rare in size in the batch to analyse. Here, preliminary knowledge on particles physical features and distribution of the measurand is key to derive coherent values for mass of samples. Finally, the need to perform on-site size reduction is discussed for cases where the application of both the conventional and novel approaches could have leaded to unpractical management of too large-sized waste samples.
Multi-View Design Patterns and Responsive Visualization for Genomics Data
Authors: L'Yi Sehi , Gehlenborg Nils
Published: March 2022

A series of recent studies focused on designing cross-resolution and cross-device visualizations, i.e., responsive visualization, a concept adopted from responsive web design. However, these studies mainly focused on visualizations with a single view to a few number of views and did not address the design of responsive multi-view visualizations. In this paper, we present a reusable and generalizable framework for designing responsive multi-view visualizations focused on genomics data. To gain a better understanding of existing design challenges, we review web-based genomics visualization tools in the wild. By characterizing tools based on a taxonomy of responsive designs, we find that responsiveness is rarely supported in existing tools. To distill insights from the survey results in a systematic way, we classify typical view composition patterns, such as ``vertically long,'' ``horizontally wide,'' ``circular,'' and ``cross-shaped'' compositions. We then identify their usability issues in different resolutions that stem from the composition patterns, as well as discussing approaches to address the issues and to make genomics visualizations responsive. By extending the Gosling visualization grammar for genomics data, we show how these approaches can be seamlessly supported in visualization grammars.
Kerjasama di Bidang Usaha Antar Koperasi
Authors: Nurfitri
Published: March 2022

Kerjasama di bidang usaha antar koperasi yaitu salah satu bentuk kerjasama yang dilakukan untuk mencapai tujuan bersamma oleh antar sesama koperasi. Kerjasama yang dilakukan antara lain dengan membentuk usaha baru yang tidak dapat membentuk organisasi baru yang berbadan hukum. Kegiatan usaha lainnya meliputi pengembangan usaha yang telah ada agar kinerja koperasi dimasa yang akan datang bisa lebih maksimal.
Kerjasama di bidang usaha antar koperasi
Authors: YUSMIANA GUSTI
Published: March 2022

Koperasi adalah suatu organisasi yang bersifat sosial, politik, dan ekonomi dan tidak dapat berdiri sendiri, karena memerlukan bantuan orang lain atau organisasi lain untuk meningkatkan kegiatan usahanya. Model kerjasama perusahaan koperasi dengan tujuan mewujudkan kesatuan kekuatan bersama yaitu dalam bentuk kerjasama vertikal, diagonal dan internasional. Jenis-jenis kerjasama koperasi adalah kerjasama usaha antar koperasi, kerjasama bidang usaha antara koperasi dan non koperasi, dan kerjasama antar non koperasi usaha. Keuntungan kerjasama kooperatif ditujukan untuk mempertahankan diri dari tindakan orang asing, mengambil keuntungan maksimal dari iklim koeksistensi.
Effect of Mercuric Chloride (HgCl2) Stress on DNA, RNA and Enzymes Vigna mungo L. Seedlings
Authors: Mohapatra Mamata
Published: March 2022

At elevated concentrations all heavy metals are potentially toxic. Effects of Mercuric Chloride on the morphological parameters such as DNA, RNA and Enzymes were analysed during investigation on 10th day in seedlings of Vigna mungo L., All parameters exhibited reduced trend with increase in HgCl2 concentrations when compared to control plants but the enzyme activities increased. This indicates that, the seedlings are in the process of increase in tolerance to HgCl2 treatment. Metal toxicity affects crop yields, soil biomass and fertility.

Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 10(1): 16-20.
Andrea Geraldine Cortés Useche
Authors: Arismendy Rodriguez Jeyson Leonardo
Published: March 2022

Andrea Geraldine Cortes Useche, compañera y amiga llegó a la FUCS y a nuestras vidas el primer día de septiembre de 2015 como estudiante en práctica, para colaborar en la UVA; desde febrero de 2016 nos acompañó en diversas actividades, siempre con la mejor actitud y compromiso, llenando los espacios con su alegría y hermosa sonrisa.
María Lourdes Guido Viecco
Authors: Arismendy Rodriguez Jeyson Leonardo
Published: March 2022

La Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, rinde un homenaje póstumo a María Lourdes Guido, oriunda de Santa Marta (Magdalena), quien en el año de 1975 decide trasladarse a Bogotá para realizar la Licenciatura en Enfermería en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, en 1979 realiza la Maestría en Educación en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. En 1981 ingresa a la facultad de enfermería de la FUCS como coordinadora de educación y plan curricular, en 1982 junto con el ICFES y la Universidad Surcolombiana del Huila, organiza y lidera el programa de nivelación de enfermeras generales a licenciadas a nivel nacional.
Nauczanie zdalne w szkole specjalnej – nowa forma komunikacji nauczyciel – uczeń
Authors: Kilar Karolina
Published: March 2022

Pandemia COVID-19 w znaczącym stopniu wpłynęła na sposoby komunikacji międzyludzkiej i dotknęła wszystkich, w tym ludzi z niepełnosprawnością. Celem podjętych badań było poznanie opinii nauczycieli szkół specjalnych o nowej formie komunikacji z uczniami, jaką ze względu na pandemię stało się nauczanie zdalne. Zwrócono uwagę m.in. na trudności, jakie wystąpiły podczas nauczania zdalnego. W badaniu wzięło udział sześcioro nauczycieli krakowskich szkół specjalnych. W postępowaniu badawczym wykorzystano kwestionariusz wywiadu narracyjnego w opracowaniu własnym.
The Effect of COVID-19 On Education
Authors: Amat Salleh
Published: March 2022

COVID-19 affects various aspects of human life. This presentation will focus on the impact of COVID- 19 on education in Malaysia. In general, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the teaching and learning for students that include preschool, primary school, secondary school, and higher education. Furthermore, the assessment system, especially the national examination was affected due to this pandemic. However, indirectly, this pandemic has also helped to speed up technology in the learning process. Online learning or home learning-based (PdPR) has been introduced. However, this PdPR had a psychological impact on students and teachers. Therefore, to ensure the effectiveness of this PdPR, all parties need to understand the importance of human connection and not just focus on the internet connection alone. Finally, it is also necessary to consider the need for practical work or lab work that requires practical training. This is especially important at tertiary education for programs that involve accreditation from professional bodies. This pandemic has also provided an opportunity for teachers, parents, and the community to work together in providing social or psychological support to students to facilitate the teaching and learning process.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2022 Page: S8
Forum 1: Pseudoscience in healthcare
Authors: Nordin Musa Mohd , Kheng Khor Swee , Akhter Muhammad Wajid , Mohd Haris Ahmad Firdaus
Published: March 2022

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, pseudoscience is defined as “a system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as scientific”. In simpler terms, it is fake science made to appear like real science. Pseudoscience is rife in healthcare as it is a cash cow for unscrupulous businesses. Pseudoscience in healthcare goes hand in hand with infodemic, which according to WHO - “too much information including false or misleading information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak”. The trouble with pseudoscience and infodemic is ever more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereby it interferes with evidence-based methods that are implemented to combat the pandemic effectively. When the community believes in pseudoscience instead of effective public health measures such as wearing masks in public places and prevention by vaccinations, the pandemic will be difficult to control. This forum aims to explore what pseudoscience claims are being peddled in Malaysia and worldwide and how it is being dealt with. It will also explore the policies available and policies that can be structured to deal with pseudoscience in healthcare.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2022 Page: S12
Risk Stratification in a Tertiary Care Spine Centre: Comparison Between STarTBack and OSPRO-YF Screening Tools
Authors: Robarts Susan , Razmjou Helen , Yee Albert , Finkelstein Joel
Published: March 2022

Purpose:

STarT Back Screening Tool and OSPRO-YF scales have been reported to be accurate tools for estimating risk for the development of persistent pain or prolonged disability in primary care settings. We performed a comparison of construct convergent and known-group validity and ceiling floor effect (CFE) of these tools using a common sample of patients seen at a tertiary care spine centre.

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study of patients with and without a work-related back injury. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used as the reference outcome measure for convergent validity. For known-group validity, we examined the ability of the scales to differentiate between different levels of compensation, presence of non-organic signs, and work status. The CFE values were calculated.

Results:

Fifty consecutive injured workers were included along with 50 patients without an active compensation claim related to their low back pain. STarTBack and OSPRO-YF had moderate to high associations with the depression component of the HADS (0.69 to 0.77 respectively) with a statistically significant difference in favour of the OSPRO-YF. STarTBack's risk stratification categories were able to differentiate patients with a compensable injury, non-organic signs, and inability to work ( p values ranging from 0.002 to < 0.001). The physical activity and work fear-avoidance beliefs constructs of the OSPRO-YF consistently outperformed other yellow flag constructs ( p values ranging from 0.008 to < 0.001). The psychological sub-score of STarTBack showed a ceiling effect. There was a floor effect for the negative affect domain of OSPRO-YF. Neither total score had a floor or ceiling effect.

Conclusions:

STarTBack and OSPRO-YF are short screening tools with acceptable convergent and known-group construct validity and no floor or ceiling effect of their total score. Both tools could assist with the identification, evaluation, and management of psychological distress in patients presenting to tertiary care spine centres.