bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factores desencadenantes de peritonitis en pacientes con Insuficiencia renal crónica en una población mexiquense.
Authors: Ángeles González Gabriela , Bastida Ovando Jessica , Álvarez Orozco María Eugenia , Salgado Guadarrama Jannet Delfina , Jaimes Cortés Diana , Gómez Martínez Vicenta
Published: December 2020

La insuficiencia renal (IR) constituye un problema de salud pública en países desarrollados. La prevalencia de personas en tratamiento renal sustitutivo aumenta cada año siendo la hipertensión arterial y la diabetes mellitus sus principales causas. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar los factores desencadenantes de peritonitis en pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica tratados con diálisis peritoneal. La investigación tiene un enfoque cuantitativo, descriptivo utilizando un estudio de tipo transversal exploratorio. La muestra se conformó por 79 pacientes que padecen de Insuficiencia Renal Crónica que acuden a atención médica a una institución pública de salud. Se aplicó un cuestionario de 12 preguntas para indagar sobre los factores de riesgo a los que están expuestos los pacientes.
Orientación Vocacional, Aprendizaje Socio-Emocional y Sentido de Vida en la Educación Superior.
Authors: Ramos Monsivais Cynthia Lizeth , Arely González Blanca
Published: December 2020

La presente investigación busca proporcionar un marco general para comprender el proceso de la orientación vocacional considerando la personalidad, la motivación, las aspiraciones y la pasión del estudiante en la elección de una carrera profesional que al ejercerla le brinde satisfacción laboral, le permita ser más productivo, y de manera consecuente, incremente la productividad de la empresa o sector en el que se desempeña; aumentar la competitividad global al mismo tiempo que se siente autorrealizado y satisfecho consigo mismo. Partiendo del aprendizaje socio-emocional como generador e impulsor del proceso que permite al estudiante transitar el camino del autodescubrimiento con sentido de vida y propósito a través del ejercicio de su profesión.
Programación colaborativa. De la necesidad de su uso a la psicología de sus interacciones.
Authors: Roque Hernández Ramón Ventura
Published: December 2020

El desarrollo colaborativo se refiere al proceso de creación de software a través de la interacción simultánea de más de una persona; es así como los programadores colaboran entre ellos para obtener un sistema informático funcional y de calidad. Estos enfoques plantean serios desafíos. Entre ellos, se encuentran los aspectos humanos relacionados con las interacciones que los programadores establecen durante su trabajo. En este artículo se presentan dos formas de desarrollo colaborativo: la programación por pares y la programación mob. Posteriormente, se reflexiona sobre las ventajas y retos de cada una. Asimismo, se presentan cuatro maneras distintas de enfrentar sus desafíos: la etiqueta de colaboración, la programación sin ego, el engagement, y el trabajo en equipo.
Cultural Astronomy with Reference to the Mishing Community of Assam
Authors: Nath Saurabh Kumar
Published: December 2020

For humans, the sky has always been enigmatic and embedded with riddles. Cultural Astronomy offers an interdisciplinary approach which facilitates the understanding of the beliefs and practices concerning the sky and the celestial bodies and the way people use their understanding of the sky. This paper presents the folk expressions, narratives and oral traditions of the Mishing community of Assam which suggest that this community believes the celestial bodies, mainly the Sun and the Moon, have immense importance in their social and religious life and perceptions of the cosmos.
A CONJUNTURA DE UMA PANDEMIA E O QUE AINDA ESTÁ POR VIR
Authors: Gonçalves Pereira de Paula Luciana
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo foi construído a partir das reflexões apresentadas em uma live promovida pelo CRESS/6ª Região – Seccional Monte Claros em parceria com a Unimotes, no dia 29 de maio de 2020. Desse modo, procura apresentar, inicialmente, alguns elementos que demonstram as características da atual ofensiva do capital, nos termos de uma crise estrutural. Esse primeiro movimento pretende situar a conjuntura macro-política, econômica e social em que se desenvolve o atual momento de pandemia provocada pela COVID-19. Em seguida, o artigo analisa algumas das principais tendências do atual governo brasileiro – governo Bolsonaro, destacando a necropolítica e o direcionamento genocida. E, por fim, propõe um debate acerca de algumas possibilidades táticas e estratégicas a serem construídas pelos os setores da esquerda, no Brasil. O capitalismo contemporâneo nos apresenta claros sinais de esgotamento. Portanto, esse momento requer organização e luta em prol da construção de uma nova sociedade para além do capital.
The “Brilliant Teaching”: Iranian Christians in Tang China and Their Identity
Authors: Deeg Max
Published: December 2020

The last three decades or so have seen an increasing interest in the early history of Christianity in China, particularly in Christian communities in the Tang period. One of the pertinent questions asked—particularly by theologians—is whether the “Brilliant Teaching” (Jingjiao), as the religion called itself in Chinese, had a substantial number of Chinese converts, i.e. whether it was a proselytizing religion or rather an Iranian diaspora religion. While recent documents and new interpretations of existing sources has made it probable that we are indeed dealing with an “expat” religious community, the question of the cultural and religious identity of this community has not really been addressed: they were using Syriac as their liturgical and communal language, but were Persian, Sogdian and maybe even Bactrian in terms of origin and culture. This paper will summarize the data we can get from Chinese sources and discuss them in the light of religious and cultural identity.
Architecture Design in Energy Usage Efficiency Effort
Authors: Wiriantari Frysa , Mahadwijati Wijaatmaja Arya Bagus
Published: December 2020

The current world condition where the availability of energy especially non-renewable energy is running low, we are required to be able to use available energy efficiently and as economically as possible. Amid the not yet socialized use of alternative energy, these demands are mandatory. One key to saving energy is the use of electrical energy to meet the needs of lighting and air conditioning. Some ways that can be done to save energy are through the management of utility systems, user behavior and consistency of knowledge related to energy-efficient buildings. Some of the principles used in energy-efficient development are minimizing fuel, adjusting to the surrounding climate conditions, using appropriate materials, while still providing comfort to the user. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method focusing on efforts to minimize energy use in buildings.
INNOVATION STRATEGIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF WATER PACKAGING FIRMS IN LAGOS STATE
Authors: Eke Omoruyi , Onuoha Chima
Published: December 2020

This study investigated innovation strategies and organizational performance of water packaging firms in Lagos State, Nigeria due to the seeming dearth of studies on the topic. Cross-sectional research design methodology was used in collecting data from 118 water packaging firms in Lagos State. The hypotheses were analyzed with Kendall’s Tau-b correlation coefficient (denoted τ) by means of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 27. Results suggest that higher levels of innovation strategies (aggressiveness-τ = 0.658, p = .003; defensiveness-τ = 0.535, p = .001; futurity-τ = 0.736, p = .003; proactiveness-τ = 0.877, p = .000) amplify organizational performance. The study recommends that management of water packaging firms should ensure innovation strategies supersede profit making and give more attention to potential and prospective customers as they develop the quality and performance of their product.
Reducing Visual Descriptor Scale (VDS) in Dysminorrhea on Adolescence by Giving Wood Secang Boiled Water (Caesalpinia Sappan L) in Megarezky University
Authors: Sampara Nurqalbi , Nurhidayat Triananinsi  , Rosita Passe  , Jumrah Sudirman
Published: December 2020

Dysmenorrhea is the pain experienced during menstruation that causes women to experience varying degrees of cramps. It presents as discomfort, while others suffer pain that can stop daily activities for some women. Therefore, to reduce the use of drugs, herbal methods are used, boiled water for the wood secang, so that side effects can minimize for the body. This research aims to analyze the reduction of Visual Descriptor Scale (VDS) of adolescence with dysmenorrhea in Makassar. This research lasted for one year with several stages, including the first stage; identify research samples based on criteria. The second stage, making informed consent and choice of respondents. The third stage, using a Quasi-Experimental design with a pretest and post-test approach in one treatment group, namely adolescents with dysmenorrhea, measured VDS before giving the boiled water for secang wood and after giving it. The fifth stage, assessing the decrease of VDS before and after treatment. This study indicated that the average intensity of the respondents' menstrual pain before giving the boiled water of secang wood was 4.5, where the lowest menstrual pain intensity was two. The highest was 8, while after giving secang wood boiled water was 3.0, where the pain intensity was the lowest menstrual period was 0, and the highest was 6. The Paired T-Test results obtained a p-value of 0.000 <0.05 so that the boiled water of secang wood affects reducing pain intensity in young females.
Prayer paper production facility layout redesign using systematic layout planning method and CRAFT
Authors: J Tampubolon  , L D Agoestine Simangunsong  , M D Agustina Sibuea  , A C Sembiring and A Mardhatillah
Published: December 2020

Abstract. The facility layout is a strategic design that is used for a long time. All manufacturing industries must pay attention to the right layout to increase the productivity of the industry. A prayer paper manufacturing industry located in the Tanjung Morawa area, Medan has an error in the placement of raw materials and the placement of production machines, so that the distance from the temporary warehouse to the printing and cutting work stations is far apart, causing high material handling costs. Seeing these problems, research was carried out to improve the layout of the facilities and redesign. The method used for this research is Systematic Layout Planning (SLP), which is one of the methods used to regulate a workplace in a factory by using two areas with high frequency and logical relationships with each other. And the Computerized Relative Allocation of Facilities Technique (CRAFT) Algorithm is a repair program, which is a program that looks for optimal design by making gradual improvements to the layout. CRAFT evaluates the layout by interchanging departmental locations. Inputs required for the CRAFT algorithm include initial layout, data flow or frequency of movement, cost data per unit distance, and the number of departments that do not change or remain. The CRAFT method is usually applied using Quantitative Systems (QS) software. By comparing the layout between SLP and CRAFT, the optimal result is obtained using the SLP method by reducing the distance between departments by 1.407 meters or a distance efficiency of 39.91%.
Endovascular Deep Vein Stenting of Symptomatic Post-Thrombotic and Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Stenotic Lesions: A Multicentre Cohort Experience from Singapore
Authors: Lim Mervin Nathan Han Hui , Damodharan Karthikeyan , Chan Sze Ling , Toh Ming Ren , Yap Charyl Jia Qi , Chong Tze Tec , Tang Tjun Yip
Published: December 2020

Introduction: This paper presents our experience with deep venous stenting in a multi-ethnic Asian cohort of patients with symptomatic Non-Thrombotic Iliac Vein Lesions (NIVL) and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS). Materials and Methods: This was a multicentre retrospective cohort study of patients who had symptomatic deep venous disease. Stent patency rate was evaluated using Duplex ultrasonography immediately post-intervention and at 3, 6 and 12 months. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (rVCSS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score at baseline and 3 months post-procedure. Results: 87 patients (males = 47/87 (54.0%)); median age = 62 years (IQR 55 – 70)) and 115 limbs were analysed (left = 76/115 (66.1%)). Median follow-up time was 175 (IQR 57 – 257) days. 97/115 (84.3%) had NIVLs and 55/115 (47.8%) had May-Thurner-Syndrome. 43/115 (37.4%) had Clinical, Etiology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology (CEAP) 6 disease. Primary stent patency rates were 98.2% (112/114), 97.9% (93/95), 95.7% (89/93) and 92.8% (64/69) immediately postintervention, 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. The 6-month secondary patency rate was 99.1% (114/115). Mean rVCSS and VAS improved from 11.52 (±3.54) to 5.77 (±2.36) (P < 0.01) and 6.62 (±1.93) to 2.92 (±1.50) (P < 0.01) respectively, at 3 months. 41/43 (95.3%) venous ulcers healed over a median time of 169 days (IQR 120 – 253). Conclusions: Short term primary patency rates following deep venous stenting are excellent, with few re-interventions. Patients presented with NIVLs rather than PTS. There was excellent clinical improvement at 3 months, with a high and expedient venous ulcer healing rate. Key words: Deep vein stenting, May-Thurner Syndrome, Non-thrombotic iliac vein lesion, Post-thrombotic syndrome, Vascular patency
High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) Imaging Findings of Oval Window Atresia with Surgical Correlation
Authors: Khoo Hau Wei , Choong Chih Ching , Yeo Seng Beng , Goh Julian PN , Tan Tiong Yong
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Isolated oval window atresia (OWA) is a rare cause of congenital conductive middle ear deafness and may be overlooked owing to the normal appearance of the external ear. This anomaly has been previously described, although the published numbers with both imaging and surgical findings are few. Our aim is to correlate the imaging features of OWA with intraoperative findings. Materials and Methods: This is a single-centre retrospective evaluation of patients who were diagnosed with OWA and who received surgery from January 1999 to July 2006. No new case was diagnosed after 2006 to the time of preparation of this manuscript. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) imaging of the temporal bones of the patients were retrospectively evaluated by 2 head and neck radiologists. Images were evaluated for the absence of the oval window, ossicular chain abnormalities, position of the facial nerve canal, and other malformations. Imaging findings were then correlated with surgical findings. Results: A total of 9 ears in 7 patients (two of whom with bilateral lesions) had surgery for OWA. All patients had concomitant findings of absent stapes footplate with normal, deformed or absent stapes superstructure and an inferiorly displaced facial nerve canal. HRCT was sensitive in identifying OWA and associated ossicular chain and facial nerve abnormalities, which were documented surgically. Conclusion: OWA is a rare entity that can be diagnosed with certainty on HRCT, best visualised on coronal plane. Imaging findings of associated middle ear abnormalities, position of the facial nerve canal, which is invariably mal-positioned, and associated deformity of the incus are important for presurgical planning and consent. Ann Acad Med Singapore 2020;49:285–93 Ann Acad Med Singapore 2020;49:346–53 Key words: Absent oval window, Conductive hearing loss, Temporal bone
Controversies in Sepsis Management—What is the Way Forward?
Authors: Lo Alvin HY , Kee Adrian CL , Li Andrew , Rubulotta Francesca
Published: December 2020

Sepsis is life-threatening and might potentially progress from dysregulation to severe organ dysfunction. It is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global health priority. The mortality rate for sepsis has decreased in many countries, and this is credited to the earlier recognition and treatment of this complex syndrome. In 2002, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign was launched, and there have been several revisions to the sepsis recommendations therefrom. The latest sepsis guidelines focus on viral as well as bacterial infections, and advise that initiating resuscitation and management should take place within one hour from when sepsis is initially suspected. Numerous studies and guidelines pertaining to sepsis management have been published over the past 2 decades. The use of novel therapies and alternative adjunctive therapies has tremendous potential in sepsis management. Debates amongst intensivists exist with the creation of updated sepsis guidelines and advances in treatment. The present review article provides both a summary and recommendations based on the latest clinical evidence and controversies around sepsis management. Key words: Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Sepsis, Sepsis Bundles, Sepsis Management
PODER DE LAS MARCAS A LA HORA DE COMPRAR
Authors: Macias Loor Felix Ignacio , Yoza Rodriguez Roberto Narciso , Quijije Lino Stefany Leonella , Peñafiel Loor Jose Felix
Published: December 2020

El presente artículo tiene por finalidad conocer cuál es el comportamiento que tiene el consumidor a la hora de comprar y estar frente a un sinnúmero de marcas ya posesionadas en el mercado y con renombre, lo que le hace más difícil su elección; sean estos productos tecnológicos, moda actual o simplemente estilo de vida. Para lograr conocer cuál es el nivel de involucramiento que tiene el consumidor, se decidió segmentar los gustos y preferencias de compra en tres categorías: la primera categoría o nivel de involucramiento alto son los computadores y teléfonos celulares; la segunda categoría o nivel de involucramiento medio son zapatos deportivos y la tercera categoría o nivel de involucramiento bajo son gaseosas y jugos
PROCESOS ADMINISTRATIVOS: UN ESTUDIO AL DESARROLLO EMPRESARIAL DE LAS PYMES
Authors: Pazmiño Barragán Washington Marcelo
Published: December 2020

Las pequeñas y medianas empresas (Pymes), se han convertido un en tema importante en la actualidad económica para muchos países, los cuales generan interés y buscan el fortalecimiento de estas organizaciones. El análisis de la forma en que se llevan a cabo los procesos administrativos (planeación, organización, dirección y control) de dichas organizaciones cobra relevancia para su desarrollo empresarial. Las Pymes generalmente inician sus actividades con objetivos claros, pero su crecimiento es limitado ya que se enfrenta a un mercado competitivo. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la incidencia de los procesos administrativos para el desarrollo empresarial de las Pymes e identificar las principales dificultades que presentan las Pymes ecuatorianas específicamente en la óptima ejecución de los procesos administrativos. Se aplicó una investigación de tipo descriptiva-documental no experimental de manera que nos permita realizar una descripción de la incidencia de los procesos administrativos para el desarrollo empresarial de las Pymes ecuatorianas. Los resultados muestran que por su tamaño y falta de conocimiento, estas no cuentan con estructuras organizativas que les permita establecer de manera óptimas los procesos administrativos, por ende, presentan desventajas en comparación con grandes empresas, lo que las limita a alcanzar su desarrollo empresarial. En conclusión, el proceso administrativo se debe involucrar en todo tipo de empresas, este evita improvisaciones en momentos difíciles, ayuda a la toma de decisiones importantes, mantiene el control sobre los recursos y articula diferentes elementos con los que el empresario puede llevar a una organización hacia el logro de sus objetivos.
Kefahaman dan Tingkah Laku Masyarakat Terhadap Amalan Filantropi Islam Semasa Pandemik COVID-19
Authors: Mohd Soffian Lee Umi Hamidaton , Abdul Aziz Abdul Rashid , Md. Isa Asma
Published: December 2020

Wabak COVID-19 yang melanda Malaysia telah memberikan implikasi yang amat besar kepada rakyat. Hal ini kerana, ia telah menyebabkan pelbagai perubahan dalam sistem politik, ekonomi, sosial, kesihatan, dan pendidikan negara. Bahkan, wabak yang berlaku juga menyebabkan individu kehilangan kerja dan punca pendapatan, pelajar-pelajar miskin ketinggalan dalam pelajaran disebabkan oleh pengenalan kepada sistem pembelajaran secara online, masalah kesihatan mental yang semakin meruncing dan banyak lagi. Amalan filantropi dilihat amatlah signifikan dalam keadaan semasa ini bagi meningkatkan sosio-ekonomi masyarakat, mengurangkan kadar kemiskinan dan membantu mengurangkan kadar pengangguran dalam masyarakat. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap kefahaman masyarakat terhadap amalan filantropi serta menilai tahap kesediaan dan penglibatan masyarakat melalui sikap dan tingkah laku terhadap amalan filantropi semasa wabak COVID-19. Kajian ini menggunakan metod kuantitatif dengan reka bentuk kajian rentas terhadap 250 orang responden beragama Islam yang bekerja. Perisian Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) digunakan dalam menganalisis data. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa responden menunjukkan tahap kefahaman yang positif terhadap amalan filantropi (nilai min antara 3.89 hingga 4.61). Responden juga dilihat menunjukkan tahap kesediaan dan penglibatan masyarakat dalam amalan filantropi yang tinggi apabila min bagi setiap konstruk yang mengukur objektif ini berada pada nilai 4.0 dan ke atas. Kajian ini dilihat amat signifikan dalam mengurangkan kadar kemiskinan dan jurang ekonomi yang wujud dalam masyarakat Malaysia. Ia dapat menjadi sumber rujukan dan panduan bagi badan kerajaan atau bukan kerajaan dalam membentuk sesuatu polisi baru serta merangka ekonomi Malaysia.
Effects of Strain and Skip-A-Day Feed Restriction on Haematological Parameters of Broiler Chickens at Finisher Stage
Authors: Omolola Felicia Akinyemi , Simeon Olutoye Olawumi
Published: December 2020

Feed restriction is a management tool designed to reduce the amount of feed consumed by birds to produce more meat without jeopardizing their health condition. The present study was therefore, undertaken to investigate the effects of strain and feed restriction on haematological parameters of broiler chickens. The strains of broilers reared are Arbor Acre, Hubbard and Marshall. The four treatments and three replicates per treatment applied are: A- full feeding (control), B-5th week feed restricted, C- 6th week feed restricted and D- 7th week feed restricted groups. After each feed restriction regime the birds were restored to full feeding until the termination of the experiment on the 56th day. At the end of the experiment on the 56th day, two birds from each replicate were randomly selected for blood collection. Analyzed results showed that there was no significant (p>0.05) effect of strain on all the haematological parameters at 8th week except for red blood cell. With respect to red blood cell, Hubbard birds showed superiority to other two strains which recorded similar (p>0.05) mean values. All feeding trials employed had positive impact on the birds’ hematological parameters regardless of strain. Therefore, any of the feed restriction regime could be employed without compromising the health of the birds.
Bali Bananas (Musa spp. L.) Genetic Relationship Based on Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS-2)
Authors: Dwivany Fenny Martha , Ramadhan Muhammad Rifki , Lim Carolin , Sutanto Agus , Nugrahapraja Husna , Wikantika Ketut , Pratama Sigit Nur , Meitha Karlia , Pratiwi Aksarani Sa
Published: December 2020

Banana is one of the most essential commodities in Bali island. It is not only for nutrition sources but also for cultural and religious aspects. However, Bali banana genetic diversity has not been explored; therefore, in this study, we focused on its genetic relationship using a molecular approach. This research aimed to determine the genetic relationship of Bali banana cultivars using the internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS-2) region as a molecular marker. A total of 39 banana samples (Musa spp. L.) were collected from Bali island. The ITS-2 DNA regions were then amplified and sequenced from both ends. ITS-2 sequences were predicted using the ITS2 Database (http://its2.bioapps.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/). The multiple sequences alignment was performed using ClustalX for nucleotide-based tree and LocARNA to provide the secondary structure information. Phylogenetic trees were constructed using neighbor-joining (Kimura-2-parameter model, 1,000 bootstrap). The result showed that two clades were formed, one clade was abundant in A genome (AA and AAA), and the other rich in the B genome (BB and ABB). This result suggested that cultivars that had similar genomic compositions tended to be grouped within the same clade and separated with different genomic compositions. This study gives perspectives that ITS-2 sequences in bananas are quite similar and differ much compared to other families. Secondary structure has been described to provide more robust resolving power in phylogenetic analysis.
Characterization of Peat Microbial Functional Diversity in Aerobic Rice Rhizosphere
Authors: Hassan Nor Ayshah Alia Ali , Saud Halimi Mohd
Published: December 2020

Microorganisms in the rhizosphere possess numerous metabolic activities. The addition of inorganic substance such as fertilizer could affect the microbial functional diversity. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different rate of NPK fertilizer on microbial functional diversity in the rhizosphere of local aerobic rice variety. Aerobic rice variety MRIA 1 was used in this study. Peat was taken from a non-agricultural area in Klang, Malaysia. The effect of fertilizer rate was determined with 4 different rates (C = non-fertilized; T1 = 100 kg/ha NPK; T2 = 200 kg/ha NPK; T3 = 400 kg/ha NPK). Microbial functional diversity was performed using Biolog™ Ecoplate System and measured by microbial activities, such as average well color development (AWCD), species richness (R), Shannon-Weaver index (H index) and species evenness (E). As a result, microbial activity increased to 5.7% when fertilizer applied at T2, while fertilizer rate at T3 increased species richness by 3.2%. However, addition of fertilizer did not affect the H index while species evenness slightly decreased by 1.1% when applied at T3. Bacteria population was reduced when fertilizer added at T1. Fertilizer addition to the peat soil decreased the culturable population of nitrogen-fixing microbes while no effect was found on culturable fungal, actinomycetes and phosphate-solubilizing microbe population. Microbes in T2 utilized many carbon sources. Variation in carbon sources used by microbes was found when fertilizer was applied at different rates. D-cellobiose, pyruvic acid methyl ester, and L-serine were the carbon sources that influenced the microbial function in soil. It is concluded that fertilizer has an effect on microbial functional diversity in the peat rhizosphere of local aerobic variety. The recommended fertilizer rate (T2) increased the microbial activity while high fertilizer rate (T3) increased species richness and decreased species evenness.
An Elastic Scheduling Algorithm For Resource Co-Allocation Based on System Generated Predictions With Priority
Authors: R Surendran. , Varthini B. Parvatha
Published: December 2020

Resource Co-Allocation is basically used to execute multiple site jobs in a large scale computing environments with secure, faultless and in transparent manner. To be precise we are actually allocating multiple resources for different jobs taking into account the time parameter. Here we make use of the Scheduling queue and Resource Co-Allocation to reduce the Turn-around time with an advanced concept of System Generated Prediction based on Priority. In existing works we are scheduling the resource co-allocation request from user runtime estimation. As user runtime estimations are usually very imprecise that is not clear. In proposed work we are scheduling the resource co-allocation request based on system generated predictions through Discovery service & Priority (fairness and user experience) through topological sorting technique. The system generated predictions are better parameters than user runtime estimates for Resource co-Allocation scheduling, because System generated predictions reduce the scheduling time through proxy ser based discovery service technique. The proposed work consider priorities like advanced reservation, system Generated Predictions, Negotiation, Co-scheduling, policy (SLA, Price, Trust) for resource Co-Allocation. The system generated predictions are better than user runtime estimates for Resource co- Allocation scheduling, using the experimental data’s we proved this concept. End User doesn’t want the grid and resource knowledge only submit job to the portal. This proposed portal will take care of all knowledge about the resource collocation automatically with fast and efficient manner.
Facial Expression Recognition System Using Facial Characteristic Points And ID3
Authors: Gupta Shubhrata , Verma Keshri , Perveen Nazil
Published: December 2020

Facial expression is one of the most powerful, natural, and abrupt means for human beings which have the knack to communicate emotion and regulate inter-personal behaviour. In this paper we present a novel approach for facial expression detection using decision tree. Facial expression information is mostly concentrate on facial expression information regions, so the mouth, eye and eyebrow regions are segmented from the facial expression images firstly. Using these templates we calculate 30 facial characteristics points (FCP’s). These facial characteristic points describe the position and shape of the above three organs to find diverse parameters which are input to the decision tree for recognizing different facial expressions.
Modeling and Simulation of a Single Phase Matrix Converter with Reduce Switch Count as a Buck/Boost Rectifier with Close Loop Control
Authors: Anusuya RM. , Saravanakumar R.
Published: December 2020

This Paper focused on Buck/Boost Rectification by Single Phase Matrix Converter with fewer numbers of switches. The conventional matrix converter consists of 4 bidirectional switches, i.e. 8 set of IGBT/MOSFET with anti parallel diodes. In this proposed matrix converter, only six switches are used. The switch commutation arrangements are also carried out in this work. The gate pulses to the switches are provided by the PWM techniques. Step up or step down DC outputs can be obtained by using suitable switching algorithm. The PSIM simulation results are provided to validate the feasibility of this proposed method.
Värdefulla, meningsfulla lärare. Ett slag för otillräcklighetens etik och utbildningsvetenskapens olika ansikten
Authors: Irisdotter Aldenmyr Sara
Published: December 2020

One issue in the current school debate concerns the scientific basis of teaching and the question, what kind of scientific research should be central to the everyday work of teachers? A leading thought in this debate seems to relate to the need for research that provides evidence-based answers to the question “what works” in teaching. However, there are risks with allowing a one-sided notion of what kind of scientific basis teachers need. I therefore argue that we need to highlight the importance of other types of research that rather than seeking answers, seek to raise questions. This is important not least in relation to the ethical dimensions of the teaching profession. In a retrospective summary of my own research, I advocate what I would like to refer to as “ethics of incertitude”, while critically examining several of my own contributions. The question in focus is how the everyday practices of teachers serve as the basis for the theoretical work I present.
Läraryrket och det etiska behovet av att kunna navigera i utrymmet mellan det säkra och det osäkra
Authors: Edling Silvia
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this text is to highlight and discuss some of the aspects of uncertainty that exist in all forms of teaching and the importance of allowing for some degree of uncertainty for ethical reasons. More specifically, the text focuses on the ethical dimension of democracy, which politically provides a space for dealing with the relations, dynamic practices and human differences that exist regardless of ideological governing. The article answers the following questions: a) How can the political space in teaching be understood in relation to uncertainty? b) What do the relational dimensions in education mean for teaching and teachers? c) How can human difference be understood, and what does its presence in teaching and teachers’ work entail? and d) How can the teaching profession be understood in the tension between the certain and the uncertain?
Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy with COVID-19: An Enigma
Authors: Mevada Shraddha Ashok , Mehendale Madhuri Alap , Nayak Arun Harishchandra , Gite Priyanka Murlidhar , Khan Nadiya Saeed
Published: December 2020

Background

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a global public health emergency. Physiological and mechanical changes in pregnancy increase susceptibility to infections in general, particularly when the cardiorespiratory system is affected, and encourage rapid progression to respiratory and heart failure in the gravida.

Case description

We present a case report of 30-year-old primigravidae with 36.5 weeks by date and 37 week by scan with diagnosed preeclampsia 2 weeks back on medication with 11 × 10.4 × 10.9 cm single intramural anterior wall fibroid with breech presentation. COVID nasopharyngeal sample reported as SARS-CoV-2 real-time PCR positive. The patient was started on medication defining the Stage 1 Group A Asymptomatic Category. Chest X-ray showed mild bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. On Day 6 of admission, the patient went in labor, and hence was taken for emergency LSCS in view of primigravidae with breech with preeclampsia with fibroid with PROM under spinal anesthesia with all precautions. Intraoperatively, the LSCS was uneventful. Postoperatively 6 hours postpartum, the patient developed sudden onset breathlessness NYHA Grade 4, with saturation of 56%, and patient was intubated and shifted to ICU. Chest X-ray revealed viral pneumonia, and further 2D ECHO was suggestive of cardiomyopathy.

Conclusion

We suggest an echocardiogram in pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia, in particular those necessitating oxygen or those who are critically ill.

Clinical significance

Viral myocarditis and cardiomyopathy have been reported in nonpregnant COVID-19 patients. Information on COVID-19 in pregnancy is currently limited. No specific literature is available of viral cardiomyopathy reported in pregnant women with COVID-19 infection.

How to cite this article

Mevada SA, Mehendale MA, Nayak AH, et al. Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy with COVID-19: An Enigma. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2020;12(4):243–244.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN BAHASA ANAK
Authors: Anas Azwar , Aida Farhatulmillah Sinta
Published: December 2020

Bahasa anak selalu mengalami proses perkembangan, baik berupa perkembangan yang baik ataupun tidak baik. Lingkungan dapat memengaruhi proses perkembangan bahasa pada anak. Setiap anak memiliki rasa keingin tahuan yang besar, dimana ia masih bebas berimajinasi, berani melakukan hal-hal baru, dan tak kenal kata lelah maka faktor dari teman dan lingkungan sangat mendukung proses perkembangan bahasa anak. penyebab apakah proses perkembangan bahasa itu baik atau tidak baik tergantung dari faktor-faktor di lingkungan sekitarnya, juga dari berapa lama anak tinggal di lingkungan tersebut. Sebab lama waktunya menjadikan anak terbiasa dan terlatih atas pengaruh-pengaruh lingkungan yang dia peroleh
PENGARUH STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN STAD DAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN EKSPOSITORI SERTA MOTIVASI BELAJAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PPKn SISWA KELAS X SMK
Authors: Rizki Agustini Ria
Published: December 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji (1) perbedaan hasil belajar PPKn Siswa yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran kooperatif STAD dan strategi pembelajaran Ekspositori, (2) Pengaruh interaksi antara penggunaan strategi  pembelajaran dengan Motivasi Belajar terhadap hasil belajar PPKn, (3) Perbedaan hasil belajar PPKn siswa dengan motivasi belajar tinggi yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran STAD dan yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran Ekspositori, (4) Perbedaan hasil belajar PPKn siswa dengan motivasi belajar rendah yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran STAD dan yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran Ekspositori. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini  metode Eksperimen dengan rancangan factorial 2 x 2. Sampel  terdiri dari  2 kelas, satu kelas eksperimen yaitu kelas X.2 berjumlah 22 siswa,  satu kelas kontrol yaitu kelas X.1 berjumlah 22 siswa. Tehnik pengambilan sampel adalah random sampling. Teknik analisis data  yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah  teknik  analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis statistik inferinsial yang menggunakan teknik  Analisis Varians (ANAVA) dua jalur dengan bantuan SPSS 23. Hasil dan kesimpulan penelitian diperoleh (1) Hasil belajar PPKn menggunakan strategi pembelajaran STAD lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan strategi Pembelajaran Ekspositori. Nilai Fhitung dan sig. sebesar 4,627 dan 0,038. Nilai Ftabel pada signifikansi 0,05 sebesar 4,07. Nilai Fhitung>Ftabel atau 4,627 > 4,07, dan nilai sig. 0,038 <0,05; (2) Terdapat pengaruh interaksi antara strategi pembelajaran dan motivasi belajar siswa terhadap hasil belajar PPKn.  Hasil perhitungan anava diperoleh nilai Fhitung dan sig. sebesar 44,207 dan 0,000. Nilai Ftabel pada signifikansi 0,05 sebesar 4,07. Nilai Fhitung> Ftabel atau 44,207 > 4,07, dan nilai sig. 0,00 <0,05; (3) Hasil belajar Siswa yang bermotivasi  tinggi  yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran STAD lebih tinggi dibandingkan yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran Ekspositori. Nilai t hitung sebesar 7,857, Nilai t tabel pada signifikansi 0,05 sebesar 2,086. Nilai t hitung > t tabel atau 7,857> 2,086, dan sig.0,00<0,05; (4) Hasil Belajar siswa yang bermotivasi  rendah yang dibelajarkan dengan strategi pembelajaran  Ekspositori lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan strategi Pembelajaran STAD. Nilai t hitung sebesar 2,714 dan. Nilai t tabel pada signifikansi 0,05 sebesar 0,013. Karena nilai t hitung > t tabel atau 2,714> 2,086, dan sig. 0,013<0,05.
ANALISIS PEMAHAMAN GURU TENTANG KONSEP HAKIKAT IPA DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP SIKAP ILMIAH SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DI DEPOK
Authors: Aisah Siti
Published: December 2020

Pemahaman mengenai hakikat IPA menjadi landasan penting dalam proses belajar IPA. Belajar IPA tidak terlepas dari dimensi prosesnya sebagai sebuah keterampilan, dimensi kemampuan menguasai produk IPA, dan dimensi pengembangan sikap ilmiah. Pembentukan sikap ilmiah siswa ini seiring dengan pemahaman guru terhadap konsep hakikat IPA. Kurangnya pemahaman guru terhadap hakikat IPA berdampak pada tidak tumbuhnya sikap ilmiah yang melandasi perilaku siswa. Penelitian ini memiliki dua tujuan. Pertama, menganalisa dan mendeskripsikan pemahaman guru tentang hakikat IPA. Kedua, mendeskripsikan korelasi antara pemahaman guru terhadap hakikat IPA dan pengaruhya terhadap sikap ilmiah siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian studi deskriptif persentase dan uji korelasi kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan tes dan angket terbuka untuk pemahaman guru tentang hakikat IPA serta kuesioner untuk sikap ilmiah. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 6 guru mata pelajaran IPA dan siswa kelas IV dan V yang berjumlah 74 siswa. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan tingkat pemahaman guru tentang hakikat IPA secara teori masuk dalam kategori kurang baik (nilai rata-rata hasil tes 4,67), namun pada proses pembelajaran di kelas, guru sudah melaksanakan keterampilan proses dalam pembelajaran IPA. Hal ini memengaruhi sikap ilmiah siswa. Sikap ilmiah sudah terbentuk pada hampir setiap indikator. Namun keterampilan proses yang dilaksanakan tidak dibarengi pemahaman guru tentang hakikat IPA dengan baik, memengaruhi pembentukan sikap ilmiah siswa secara utuh
La trayectoria de Pilar Vázquez Cuesta como traductora del portugués
Authors: Dasilva Xosé Manuel
Published: December 2020

El objetivo de este estudio es presentar una visión panorámica de la labor de Pilar Vázquez Cuesta, profesora de Universidad Complutense de Madrid y pionera de la enseñanza de portugués en España, como traductora de textos de Portugal y Brasil. Además, se ofrece una serie de características que definen su trabajo en el campo de la traducción, el cual no puede considerarse de ningún modo secundario en su polifacético itinerario intelectual, a pesar de no haber sido analizado hasta ahora con profundidad.
A Corpus-Based Analysis of Deontic Modality of Obligation and Prohibition in Arabic/English Constitutions
Authors: El-Farahaty Hanem , Elewa Abdelhamid
Published: December 2020

It is argued that legal language should be formal, precise and clear to avoid ambiguity and/or misunderstanding. As rights and duties are communicated through modals, clarity and precision in drafting and translating them is crucial. Otherwise, there is a possibility of conveying loose messages in the source text or different and/or inconsistent messages in the target text. However, the drafting of Arabic modal expressions does not follow clear guidelines, and their translation differs from one translator to another.  This paper investigates how deontic modality of obligation and prohibition is used in The Leeds Annotated Parallel Corpus of Arabic-English Constitutions in comparison to The Leeds Monolingual Corpus of English Constitutions. More specifically, the paper presents a classification of these modal expressions and investigates the different lexical variants expressed in a Corpus of Arabic Constitutions. The paper uses corpus-based tools to analyse the different lexical forms used for deontic modality of obligation and prohibition in Arabic and how they are rendered into English. Results of such analysis are compared to a non-translated Corpus of English Constitutions to find out whether the deontic meaning of the modals is comparable to the set of deontic modals used in the constitutions originally drafted in English. The corpus-based analysis gave a detailed classification of a variety of modal expressions used in the Arabic Corpus. It also showed that the translation of deontic modals of obligation and prohibition from Arabic into English is influenced by the source text lexical variations; however, the corpus techniques employed in the study managed to capture some comparable modals in both corpora.
El populismo más allá del estigma: configuración hegemónica y construcción de lo político
Authors: Cabrera Villacís Giuseppe
Published: December 2020

El populismo sigue siendo un fenómeno controversial, a pesar de los aportes de Ernesto Laclau o Chantal Mouffe, guiados a comprenderlo. De ahí que, en este trabajo, que rechaza los reduccionismos y los esencialismos con los cuales se ha juzgado a las diversas manifestaciones de proyectos políticos populistas; se intenta desentrañar los alcances del populismo, yendo más allá de la concepción actual que bien lo entiende como mera reacción contestaria o antípoda de las instituciones. Profundizando en la capacidad que tiene para construir sentido y no solo como estrategia para la conquista del poder político.
Should users participate in governing social media? Philosophical and technical considerations of democratic social media
Authors: Engelmann Severin , Grossklags Jens , Herzog Lisa
Published: December 2020

In recent years, a plethora of well-known data scandals has led to calls for alternative forms of social media governance. What challenges of institutional design would have to be met for developing meaningful democratic governance structures for a social media platform? Intertwining philosophical and technological considerations, this article explores the possibility and feasibility of democratically governed social media. We focus on the necessary technological requirements that guarantee secure voting for social media user participation. While we provide several arguments in favor of democratically governed social media from within, we argue that it should not be considered as an alternative to social media regulation from the outside.
A city as a virtual community — Several perspectives
Authors: Siuda Piotr
Published: December 2020

We are currently dealing with the emergence of cities as virtual communities. They should be considered in terms of a specific relation of the local urban space with the cyberspace and rejection of dichotomy of the territory versus deterritorialization. The article characterizes city as a virtual community from several perspectives: 1) Resurgence of locality and changes in the nature of interpersonal relationships; 2) Changes in the understanding of public and private space; 3) The impact of the city as a virtual community on social capital; 4) The possibilities of big data generated within the virtual community; 5) Possibilities of involving city dwellers in the process of local governance; and 6) encouraging them to social activity. The Internet brings a huge change in the perception and experience of the city and we must do everything to use this change for the benefit of urban residents.
Variables cinéticas y stiffness vertical de bailarinas de ballet en la realización de un salto vertical. [Kinetic variables and vertical stiffness of female ballet dancers during a vertical jump].
Authors: Rojano-Ortega Daniel
Published: December 2020

El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar las variables cinéticas y el stiffness vertical de jóvenes bailarinas de ballet en la realización de un salto vertical. 16 adolescentes andaluzas participaron en este estudio. Ocho de ellas eran bailarinas de ballet (15,00 ± 1,07 años) que se encontraban cursando las enseñanzas profesionales de Danza Clásica y las otras ocho eran chicas sedentarias (15,13 ± 1,36 años). Ejecutaron dos tipos distintos de saltos verticales, salto vertical con contramovimiento (CMJ) y salto Abalakov (ABK), y se analizaron las variables cinéticas y el stiffness vertical. Los resultados muestran que las bailarinas no tienen una buena utilización de las extremidades superiores, pues su altura del salto aumentó únicamente un 5,96% en el salto ABK, a diferencia de las sedentarias en las que aumentó un 22,25%. En el CMJ se encontraron diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos en la altura del salto, la fuerza media, el pico de fuerza, el impulso de aceleración, la potencia media, el pico de potencia y el stiffness vertical normalizado (p < 0,01), así como en la duración del impulso de aceleración y el stiffness vertical (p < 0,05). Estos resultados demuestran que las bailarinas tienen mayor capacidad impulsiva que las sedentarias. Además, su alto valor del stiffness vertical puede ser indicador de una buena utilización del ciclo estiramiento-acortamiento y podría ser la causa o el efecto de esa mayor capacidad impulsiva. Serían interesantes futuros trabajos que comparen las bailarinas con otros grupos de deportistas incluyendo valores del stiffness vertical.