bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Environmental Degradation on the Inhabitants of Obodo Community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Edema-Sillo T. , Emegha J. O.
Published: January 2023

This study examines the effect of environmental degradation on the inhabitants of Obodo community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) of Nigeria. The study utilized structured questionnaires that were randomly administered to 105 recipients, of who 80 responded.  These respondents represent a cross-section of the stakeholders (oil industry/company workers, farmers, teachers, transporters as well as public servants). The questionnaire consisted of 20 structured questions grouped into two categories to cover various aspect of oil and gas related environmental pollutions.  Simple percentages and chi-squared test were employed in analyzing the collected data. The study showed that there were significant relationship between environmental degradation and economic hardship within Obodo community in the NDR of Nigeria.  The study recommends that Government and the various oil companies should always take steps to enhance, resuscitate and improve on the environmental related challenges of the communities within the Niger Delta.
Sero-prevalence of brucellosis in ruminants and awareness of stakeholders on the disease in wet markets in Maswa district, Tanzania
Authors: Kawamala J.M. , Lupindu A.M.
Published: January 2023

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with economic drawbacks worldwide. Livestock wet-markets are known premises for human-animal interaction, livestock products consumption and live animal trades in village setups. However, the contribution of wet-market procedures and the knowledge of stakeholders towards zoonotic diseases are not well documented. The present study assessed the sero-prevalence of brucellosis in on-sale ruminants, knowledge of stakeholders on the disease and practices favoring disease transmission so as to generate evidence-based disease transmission risk at wet-markets. A cross sectional study involved collection of 496 blood samples from cattle, goats and sheep in wet-markets in Maswa district, Tanzania. Sera were harvested and tested for brucellosis using fluorescent polarization assay. Structured questionnaire about the epidemiology and control of brucellosis was administered to 400 wet-market stakeholders. Data were analyzed by computing descriptive statistics. The sero-prevalences of 11.2% (95% CI: 7.6 – 15.8) in cattle, 3.92% (95% CI: 1.1 – 9.7) in sheep and 1.39% (95% CI: 0.2 – 4.9) in goats were recorded. Un-screened ruminants from different herds were mixed during auction. Sold animals moved to different destinations while un-sold ones returned home. Interview results revealed that 91% of respondents had low knowledge about brucellosis. The mean knowledge score on index-summated scale was 18.2%. The results imply that wet markets are a risk epicenter for transmission of brucellosis and stakeholders are not informed about it. It is recommended that wet-markets be brucellosis surveillance points and strategies for brucellosis control should consider an awareness and training package to the community
О некоторых проблемах теории и практики применения электронных доказательств в арбитражном процессе Российской Федерации
Authors: Джиоев В.Г.
Published: January 2023

СЕГОДНЯ СТОРОНЫ АКТИВНО ДОКАЗЫВАЮТ СВОИ ПОЗИЦИИ ПУТЕМ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ, НАПРИМЕР, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЙ ПЕРЕПИСКИ ИЗ СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ СЕТЕЙ, МЕССЕНДЖЕРОВ. ТЕМ НЕ МЕНЕЕ НИ В ДОКТРИНЕ, НИ В ПРАКТИКЕ НЕТ ЕДИНОГО МНЕНИЯ О ТОМ, ЧТО ПРЕДСТАВЛЯЮТ СОБОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЕ ДОКАЗАТЕЛЬСТВА, В СВЯЗИ С ЧЕМ СУДЕБНЫЕ РЕШЕНИЯ ЗАЧАСТУЮ ЯВЛЯЮТСЯ НЕОДНОЗНАЧНЫМИ. В НАСТОЯЩЕМ ИССЛЕДОВАНИИ ВЫЯВЛЕНЫ НЕКОТОРЫЕ НАИБОЛЕЕ ТИПИЧНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ ТЕОРИИ И ПРАКТИКИ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫХ ДОКАЗАТЕЛЬСТВ СУДАМИ, А ТАКЖЕ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНЫ ПУТИ ИХ РЕШЕНИЯ.
Последствия признания сторонами обстоятельств гражданских дел и заключения соглашений в отношении обстоятельств дела в арбитражном процессе
Authors: Шеменева О.Н.
Published: January 2023

В СТАТЬЕ ПРЕДПРИНЯТА ПОПЫТКА ОТВЕТА НА ВОПРОС О ТОМ, МОЖЕТ ЛИ СТОРОНА, СОВЕРШИВШАЯ ПРИЗНАНИЕ ИЛИ ЗАКЛЮЧИВШАЯ СОГЛАШЕНИЕ ПО ОБСТОЯ ТЕЛЬСТВАМ ДЕЛА, ОТКАЗАТЬСЯ ОТ ЭТИХ ПРОЦЕССУАЛЬНЫХ ДЕЙСТВИЙ. ПО РЕЗУЛЬТАТАМ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ АВТОР ПРИХОДИТ К ВЫВОДУ О ТОМ, ЧТО ПОСЛЕ ПРИНЯТИЯ ПРИЗНАНИЯ СТОРОНЫ СУДОМ ПРОИСХОДИТ ПЕРЕРАСПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ БРЕМЕНИ ДОКАЗЫВАНИЯ БЕССПОРНОГО ОБСТОЯТЕЛЬСТВА: СУД ИСХОДИТ В СВОЕЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ИЗ ПРЕДПОЛОЖЕНИЯ О ТОМ, ЧТО ДАННЫЙ ФАКТ СУЩЕСТВУЕТ; СТОРОНА, КОТОРАЯ ОСНОВЫВАЕТ НА НЕМ СВОИ ТРЕБОВАНИЯ ИЛИ ВОЗРАЖЕНИЯ, ЕГО БОЛЬШЕ НЕ ДОКАЗЫВАЕТ; НО ПРИЗНАВШАЯ ФАКТ СТОРОНА ПРИ ЭТОМ НЕ ЛИШЕНА ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ ПРЕДСТАВЛЯТЬ ДОКАЗАТЕЛЬСТВА В ОПРОВЕРЖЕНИЕ ПРИЗНАНИЯ.
Особенности рассмотрения корпоративных споров об исключении участников из состава участников общества
Authors: Бутько В.А.
Published: January 2023

АВТОР ИССЛЕДУЕТ ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАССМОТРЕНИЯ КОРПОРАТИВНЫХ СПОРОВ ОБ ИСКЛЮЧЕНИИ УЧАСТНИКОВ ИЗ СОСТАВА УЧАСТНИКОВ ОБЩЕСТВА КАК НАИБОЛЕЕ СЛОЖНЫХ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ПРАВОПРИМЕНИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПРАКТИКЕ, ПОСКОЛЬКУ В КАЖДОМ ОТДЕЛЬНОМ СЛУЧАЕ СУДАМИ ДАЕТСЯ ОЦЕНКА ЗНАЧИМОСТИ ОБСТОЯТЕЛЬСТВ, НА КОТОРЫЕ ИСТЕЦ ССЫЛАЕТСЯ КАК НА ОСНОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ ИСКЛЮЧЕНИЯ УЧАСТНИКА ИЗ ОБЩЕСТВА. В СТАТЬЕ АНАЛИЗИРУЕТСЯ СУДЕБНАЯ ПРАКТИКА РАССМОТРЕНИЯ ДАННОГО ВИДА КОРПОРАТИВНЫХ СПОРОВ, ВЫЯВЛЕНЫ ОСНОВАНИЯ ИСКЛЮЧЕНИЯ УЧАСТНИКА ИЗ ОБЩЕСТВА НА ПРИМЕРЕ ОБЩЕСТВ С ОГРАНИЧЕННОЙ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬЮ, А ТАКЖЕ ВЫДЕЛЕНЫ ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАССМОТРЕНИЯ КОРПОРАТИВНЫХ СПОРОВ ПО ИСКЛЮЧЕНИЮ УЧАСТНИКОВ ИЗ СОСТАВА УЧАСТНИКОВ ОБЩЕСТВА. В ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ ДЕЛАЕТСЯ ВЫВОД О ТОМ, ЧТО КАЖДЫЙ КОРПОРАТИВНЫЙ СПОР УНИКАЛЕН И ИЗБРАНИЕ ТАКОГО СПЕЦИАЛЬНОГО КОРПОРАТИВНОГО СПОСОБА ЗАЩИТЫ ПРАВ ОБЩЕСТВА, КАК ИСКЛЮЧЕНИЕ УЧАСТНИКА, ЗАЧАСТУЮ НЕ ВЕДЕТ К ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЮ НАРУШЕННЫХ ПРАВ И ЗАКОННЫХ ИНТЕРЕСОВ ОБЩЕСТВА. ПРИ ЭТОМ, НЕСМОТРЯ НА ТО ЧТО РЯД ВОПРОСОВ В РАМКАХ КОРПОРАТИВНОГО ПРАВА ОСТАЕТСЯ НЕРЕШЕННЫМ, МОЖНО ГОВОРИТЬ О ФОРМИРОВАНИИ УСТОЙЧИВОЙ СУДЕБНОЙ ПРАКТИКИ ПО РАССМОТРЕНИЮ ДАННОЙ КАТЕГОРИИ СПОРОВ, ЧТО ОБУСЛОВЛЕНО ЗНАЧИМОСТЬЮ И ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬЮ ВЫСКАЗЫВАЕМЫХ ВЕРХОВНЫМ СУДОМ РФ ПРАВОВЫХ ПОЗИЦИЙ.
Гражданско-правовое сообщество в системе управления корпорацией: задачи законодателя и реалии судебной практики
Authors: Василий А.Л.
Published: January 2023

ВКЛЮЧЕНИЕ В ГРАЖДАНСКИЙ КОДЕКС РФ КАТЕГОРИИ «ГРАЖДАНСКО-ПРАВОВОЕ СООБЩЕСТВО» ОПРЕДЕЛИЛО БУДУЩЕЕ РАЗВИТИЕ СИСТЕМЫ НОРМАТИВНОГО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ КОРПОРАТИВНЫХ ОТНОШЕНИЙ. ДАННОЕ ОБСТОЯТЕЛЬСТВО ТАКЖЕ ПОДТВЕРЖДАЕТ СКЛАДЫВАЮЩАЯСЯ В ПОСЛЕДНИЕ ГОДЫ СУДЕБНАЯ ПРАКТИКА. В НАСТОЯЩЕЙ РАБОТЕ ИССЛЕДУЕТСЯ ПРАВОВАЯ ПРИРОДА РАССМАТРИВАЕМОЙ КАТЕГОРИИ В СВЯЗКЕ С ПОСЛЕДСТВИЯМИ ЕЕ ВКЛЮЧЕНИЯ В КОРПОРАТИВНОЕ ЗАКОНОДАТЕЛЬСТВО. ПРИВОДИТСЯ ОБЗОР ВОЗМОЖНЫХ ВАРИАНТОВ ТОЛКОВАНИЯ И РАСКРЫТИЯ ПОНЯТИЯ ГРАЖДАНСКО-ПРАВОВОГО СООБЩЕСТВА, А ТАКЖЕ ЕГО СООТНОШЕНИЯ С КАТЕГОРИЯМИ «КОРПОРАЦИЯ», «ОРГАН КОРПОРАЦИИ» И «ОБЩЕЕ СОБРАНИЕ» С ПРИМЕРАМИ СУДЕБНОЙ ПРАКТИКИ. ОПРЕДЕЛЯЕТСЯ МЕСТО ГРАЖДАНСКО-ПРАВОВОГО СООБЩЕСТВА В СИСТЕМЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ КОРПОРАЦИЕЙ. ОБОСНОВЫВАЕТСЯ МНОГООБРАЗИЕ ПОДХОДОВ И ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ ЦЕННОСТЬ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ПОНЯТИЯ ГРАЖДАНСКО-ПРАВОВОГО СООБЩЕСТВА ДЛЯ КОРПОРАТИВНЫХ СПОРОВ.
ANÁLISIS GEOGRÁFICO DE LA CONCENTRACIÓN DE LA PÉRDIDA DE BOSQUES HÚMEDOS AMAZÓNICOS DEL PERÚ
Authors: Vivanco Vicencio Rolando , Rosales de Vivanco Deris Dávila
Published: January 2023

Los procesos de deforestación ocasionan impactos ambientales como la pérdida de la biodiversidad y la liberación de carbono que intensifican los procesos de cambio climático, la pérdida de estos bosques también afecta a los pobladores que habitan en ellos. Para identificar las futuras áreas que serán deforestadas, existen muchos modelos que analizan diferentes variables de información geográfica y determinan las áreas de bosque que se perderán en los próximos años, este estudio utiliza un análisis desarrollado por el Instituto Brasilero de Medio Ambiente (IBAMA) sobre el uso de los mapas Kernel para determinar el porcentaje de concentración de la deforestación en los bosques húmedos amazónicos.

Como insumo se han utilizado los datos de pérdida de bosques generados por el Programa Nacional de Conservación de Bosques para la Mitigación del Cambio Climático (PNCBMCC) para el periodo 2001 al 2013.

El resultado de este análisis indica que en promedio 77.8% de los eventos de pérdida de bosque que se identificaron en trece años, han ocurrido sobre el 21.3% de la superficie del bosque húmedo amazónico peruano.
Impactos Negativos y Posibles Tratamientos para la Degradaci´on Ambiental
Authors: Castillo Salirrosas Leydi Viviana
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo muestra uno de los estudios de los artículos descritos referentes a los elementos que originan la degradación ambiental en diferentes aspectos.El tema escogido fue la degradación, hace referencia a la alteración negativa o disminución de una o varias de las ofertas de bienes, servicios o funciones ecosistémicas, provocada por procesos naturales o antrópicos (de acción humana), y causando la pérdida del componente ambiental.

Se realizó una revisión de diferentes artículos donde se consideró los efectos de la degradación ambiental en Países Europeos y Arabia Saudita en este estudio se realizó una profunda investigación donde la degradación está afectando principalmente en el sector agrícola fomentando la pérdida de biodiversidad y producción de cereales y hortalizas. Además del consumo de energía, el medio ambiente, degradación, comercio, industrialización, urbanización y crecimiento económico por parte de estos países.Por otro lado, también se consideró la degradación en la vida marítima, los impactos ambientales que se está teniendo y los diferentes métodos utilizados para frenar la degradación ambiental.Finalmente se concluye la degradación es un problema a nivel mundial, ya que afecta afecta en forma negativa a la biofísica del suelo, así como también a los posibles ecosistemas a formarse y a los ya formado, lo cual por supuesto es muy malo para la ecología. por ello, es labor de todos contribuir a su cuidado. Conservando el suelo, conservamos nuestro planeta y nuestra salud
REVICTIMIZACIÓN DE LAS MUJERES VÍCTIMAS DE VIOLENCIA DE GÉNERO EN EL SISTEMA JUDICIAL-PENAL: ANÁLISIS DE CASO
Authors: Aranda Maiz Noelia , Lekanda Alzibar Ane
Published: January 2023

Las evidencias existentes sobre revictimización de las mujeres víctimas de violencia de género en el sistemajudicial-penal muestran cómo, aún y con el Estatuto de la Víctima del Delito de 2015, las mujeres pasan poruna doble victimización desde el momento que inician el proceso de denuncia del agresor. En esta dirección,el presente artículo tiene como objetivo aportar conocimiento desde una perspectiva feminista e interseccionalacerca del rol de la víctima en el sistema de justicia. Para ello, se ha realizado una exhaustiva búsquedabibliográfica y se analiza un caso concreto, a través de una entrevista en profundidad semi-estructurada. Losresultados de la entrevista muestran cómo las mujeres siguen siendo victimizadas desde los organismos queintervienen en el proceso judicial-penal, provocando una ralentización en el proceso de desvictimización yempoderamiento.
HABILIDADES SOCIALES, RESILIENCIA Y DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL EN MUJERES VICTIMAS Y NO VICTIMAS DE VIOLENCIA DE PAREJA DEL DISTRITO DE CARAZ.
Authors: Romero Milla Harnold Job
Published: January 2023

El estudio se llevó a cabo en Caraz - Huaylas - Áncash; se contó con la participación de 275 mujeres, 144 consideradas como no víctimas de violencia y 131 consideradas como víctimas de violencia. El objetivo principal del estudio fue determinar la relación entre habilidades sociales, resiliencia y dependencia emocional, observando si los resultados difieren en ambos grupos muestrales. Los principales resultados son: no existe relación entre las 3 variables de estudio, en ambos grupos muestrales. Existe relación entre las dimensiones de las habilidades sociales y las dimensiones de la resiliencia en ambos grupos muestrales. Existe relación parcial entre las dimensiones habilidades sociales y las dimensiones de la dependencia en ambos grupos muestrales. Existe relación parcial entre las dimensiones de la resiliencia y las dimensiones de la dependencia emocional, en ambos grupos muestrales. Existe relación negativa entre las habilidades frente al estrés y la dependencia emocional en mujeres víctimas y no víctimas de violencia de pareja, no existiendo diferencias de correlación entre ambos grupos muestrales. No existe relación entre: las habilidades relacionadas con los sentimientos y la dependencia emocional y entre sentirse bien solo y la dependenciaemocional, en ambos grupos muestrales. No existe relación entre satisfacción personal y dependencia emocional, en mujeres víctimas de violencia, a diferencia de las mujeres no víctimas de violencia, donde si existe dicha relación y es de tipo negativa. Las habilidades sociales y la resiliencia juegan un papel más activo en la reducción de la dependencia emocional en las mujeres no víctimas de violencia.
Archiving Digital Photos and Files at the Sonobudoyo Museum as a Reconstruction. Effort and the Preservation of the Historical Archives of the Museum’s Treasury
Authors:   Indonesian Institute of Arts, Yogyakarta, Nico-Jati Kurnia
Published: January 2023

Archiving historical photographic works in museums is not easy because an archiving staff does not only archive photos but also has to take care of, examine photo data, and present them to the public so that they become archives that are worth showing off. Researchers, together with archive staff, will categorize photos based on three categories, namely photos of colonial cultural history, the war of independence, and the period of nation building. In this case, the research aims to find out work patterns and what an archiving staff does, categorize photos, know virginity and archiving methods so that it is useful to add references to the breadth of the photography profession that will be conveyed to the public. Preservation of photographic works is also a form of long-term research that requires patience because of the very broad aspects of its work. Proper handling, storage, or reconstruction of historical photographic material requires special care, so this research is expected to provide a new discourse to the public regarding the breadth of the world of photographic work that is not limited to photographing skills.
The Liminal Space Between Life and Death in Documentaries. Case Study: “You, Margaret” (2021)
Authors:   Babeș–Bolyai University, Theatre and Film Faculty, Peter Csilla
Published: January 2023

The concept of liminality is explained and developed by anthropologists and aims to give the reader a closer look on how rituals are conducted in small societies combining everything with something that is based on experience. This paper aims on addressing  the issue of old age, the connection between the passage of time and the gradual degradation of man, but it also focuses on other problems that arise with aging and the transition from life to death. Theoretical approaches are used to explain the use of the observational style in documentary filming when real people’s experiences are followed and then transposed in an observational style into a documentary film. It uses as a case study on my personal observational documentary entitled “You, Margaret” (2021).
Blockchain in Education- A Review
Authors: Shelke Priya , Khandade Srushti , Mahagaonkar Suyog , Kavthekar Siddhartha , Solanki Pratham , Tiwari Divit
Published: January 2023

The adoption of blockchain technology began with the creation of several cryptocurrencies. It was initially employed as a peer-to-peer ledger for recording bitcoin cryptocurrency transactions. Researchers and professionals are becoming more and more aware of the huge potential of the technology that underpins bitcoin. This is mainly due to its unique features including decentralization, security, reliability, and data integrity. Blockchain is currently seen as a multipurpose technology with enormous potential. Applications built on the blockchain come with built-in features like authenticity, stability, and agreement. In addition, information kept on a blockchain ledger can be viewed from anywhere at any time. The management and upkeep of educational records have a lot of potential for blockchain technology. Despite this growing interest, little is known about the knowledge and practice surrounding the application of blockchain technology in education at the moment. Blockchain in education is still in its early phases of development. The adoption of blockchain technology in educational institutions is still relatively low. The majority of these institutions use it to verify and disseminate academic credentials and/or learning outcomes that their students have attained. Blockchain technology, according to experts, has a lot more to give and has the potential to change the industry. This paper does a thorough analysis of the literature on blockchain-based educational applications. It focuses on four key topics: (1) Literature review for papers based on blockchain-based education applications 2) Potential uses cases in this field (3) Some popular projects developed in education (4) Future trends in the current discussion associated with implementing blockchain technology in education.
The Effect of Long Working Hours as the Source of Stress on Employee Task Performance at a Teaching Referral Hospital in Nyamagana District, Mwanza-Tanzania
Authors: Mtweve Anumie , Ntui Proti Ponsian
Published: January 2023

This study’s primary goal was to evaluate how long work hours affect employees' performance at the teaching referral hospital in the Nyamagana District of Mwanza, Tanzania. The study had two other supporting objectives which are; to identify the extent to which Job insecurity affects employee job performance and to determine the effects of excessive work pressure on job performance. In this article, the author explains only how long work hours affect employees’ performance. This study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. 103 staff members of the Teaching Referral Hospital in Mwanza served as the study's sample population. In order to justify sample representation, the percentile method was utilized to acquire 10% of the physicians and nurses employed at the Teaching Referral Hospital in Mwanza. Because of this justification, the sample size for doctors was 27 and for nurses, it was 71. Following nondirectional hypothesis testing, the findings of the zero-order correlations and the regression analysis were also shown and computed at 2-tailed levels of significance. Out of the 103 surveys that were issued, 103 were returned, yielding a 95.1% response rate. Amin (2015) states that a response rate of 95.1 percent is high and that findings from the collected respondents contain useful information since a decent representation of the survey population is at least 70%. The study's results demonstrate how variables like time management have an impact on work duties. The results imply that workload has an impact on the health of healthcare professionals.
Soft Skills in the Process of Ensuring the Principles of Education with a Life Force
Authors: Nataliia Hrushchynska
Published: January 2023

The article analyzes the development of soft skills in the process of ensuring the implementation of the principles of continuous education in the modern transformational conditions of society. Values influence people's goals and, accordingly, the sphere of their professional realization. The emergence of new professions is determined by the needs and values of society. Accordingly, the implementation of continuous education requires the development of not only hard skills but also soft skills. The development of self-awareness and social consciousness in each individual is important. Only plasticity of thought, creativity, and freedom of choice can attract competitive specialists to the market. The trend of wanting to study offline is interesting, but despite the growing virtualization of communication among the younger generation, it gives hope that the choice of profession is conscious and, of course, the person who studies will get good knowledge and skills.
Strategic Management and Performance of Information Technology Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Isichei Ejikeme , Esther Lere-Oyeleye Oluwayemisi , Friday Attayi Igbatigi , Samuel Taiwo Olabosinde
Published: January 2023

The urgent need for diversification in the Nigerian economy has raised concerns in other sectors. The information technology (IT) sector remains the least developed despite increased government attention to IT and the need to encourage young graduates in the IT sector. Little seems to have been achieved so far; hence, this study assessed the influence of strategic management (SM) on the operational performance of IT firms in Nigeria. A sample of 195 managers of IT firms across the country of Nigeria were selected for this current study, and they were selected using a convenient sampling technique. The Pearson product correlation technique was used in analysing the data. It was found that there is a correlation between SM and the operational performance of IT firms in Nigeria. The study concludes that the presence of a sound SM would guarantee the improved operational performance of IT firms in Nigeria. It is recommended that IT firms’ managers be willing to come up with a detailed strategic plan and implement it to conduct regular evaluation and control their own strategy, as it is useful towards ensuring that they gain a competitive edge.
MINIATURIZED ANTIPODAL VIVALDI ANTENNA BASED ON MAGNETODIELECTRIC MATERIALS
Authors: Stepanyan Ararat H. , Haroyan Hovhannes S.
Published: January 2023

Miniaturization of antipodal Vivaldi antenna (AVA) based on high dielectric constant and magnetodielectric ferrite materials is studied. The basic parameters of antipodal Vivaldi antenna based on high dielectric and magnetodielectric materials (MDM) are compared. To miniaturize the size of the antenna by a higher factor, MDM ferrite with paremeters $\varepsilon_r=\mu_r=8$ is used. The analysis shows that MDM based Vivaldi antenna surface is minimized by a factor of 4 compared to that of air-based Vivaldi antenna. The sizes of AVA are $120 \times 120 \times 1~(mm).$
Common Stream-Lizard (Potamites ecpleopus)
Authors: Quezada Amanda , Arteaga Alejandro
Published: January 2023

This is the species account about the Common Stream-Lizard (Potamites ecpleopus), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Computational Immunology – From Bench to Virtual Reality
Authors: Chan Cliburn , Kepler Thomas B
Published: January 2023

Drinking from a fire-hose is an old cliché for the experience of learning basic and clinical sciences in medical school, and the pipe has been growing fatter at an alarming rate. Of course, it does not stop when one graduates; if anything, both the researcher and clinician are flooded with even more information. Slightly embarrassingly, while modern science is very good at generating new information, our ability to weave multiple strands of data into a useful and coherent story lags quite far behind. Bioinformatics, systems biology and computational medicine have arisen in recent years to address just this challenge. This essay is an introduction to the problem of data synthesis and integration in biology and medicine, and how the relatively new art of biological simulation can provide a new kind of map for understanding physiology and pathology. The nascent field of computational immunology will be used for illustration, but similar trends are occurring broadly across all of biology and medicine.

Key words: Mathematical models, Medical informatics, Scientific visualisation, Simulation, Systems biology
Diabetes and Associated Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Iran: The Isfahan Healthy Heart Programme
Authors: Sadeghi Masoumeh , Roohafza Hamidreza , Shirani Shahin , Poormoghadas Masoud , Kelishadi Roya , Baghaii Abdolmehdi , Sarraf-Zadegan Nizal
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the major health problems worldwide. The aim of this study was to detect the prevalence of DM and its associated risk factors in Iran.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 3 cities in the central part of Iran on participants over the age of 19 years. Sampling was conducted by multi-stage randomised cluster method. Initially, a questionnaire consisting of demographic information, drug intake and smoking status was filled out. Later, a physical examination was performed, including the measurement of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Fasting blood sample was drawn and analysed for sugar, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and 2-hour postprandial glucose. A fasting blood sugar (FBS) of >126 mg/dL or a 2-hour plasma glucose of over 200 mg/dL was considered an indication of diabetes. The impaired glucose tolerance test (IGTT) was defined with 2-hour plasma glucose of 140 to 200 mg/dL and FBS <126 mg/dL. The collected data were analysed with Student’s t-test, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis.

Results: This study was performed on 12,514 subjects (48.9% males and 51.1% females). The total prevalence of DM was 6.7% and 5.3% in urban and rural areas and 5.4% and 7.1% in males and females, respectively. The mean blood glucose rose with age in both sexes, and blood glucose was higher in females and in urban areas. IGTT, known and new DM heightens as age increased and more than half of the diabetes cases in all age groups were newly diagnosed. The mean blood pressure, age, BMI, waist circumference and serum lipids were higher in people with DM and IGTT especially in females. Obesity, a family history of DM, high blood pressure, high WHR and ageing were associated with a higher probability of DM, but sex had no effect on this probability.

Discussion and Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of DM in the central regions of Iran, providing vast educational programme to prevent this disease is essential and screening FBS tests, especially for obese subjects and those with a family history of DM, should be taken into account.

Key words: Diabetes mellitus, Glucose tolerance test, Iran, Prevalence, Risk factor
Survival of Small-cell Lung Cancer and its Determinants of Outcome in Singapore
Authors: Toh Chee-Keong , Hee Siew-Wan , Lim Wan-Teck , Leong Swan-Swan , Fong Kam-Weng , Yap Swee-Peng , Hsu Anne AL , Eng Philip , Koong Heng-Nung , Agasthian Thirugnanam , Tan Eng-Huat
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The survival and epidemiology of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) in Singapore has not been described. We aim to present the characteristics as well as determine the survival outcome and important prognostic factors for SCLC patients.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of SCLC patients diagnosed from 1999 to 2002 was conducted at the Outram campus, Singapore. Clinical characteristics and treatment data were obtained from case records and survival data were checked with the registry of births and deaths on 30 May 2005.

Results: One hundred and eleven patients were analysed. There were 38 (34.2%) limited-disease (LD) patients and 73 (65.8%) extensive-disease (ED) patients. The majority were current or former smokers (94.7% among LD and 94.5% among ED). More patients with LD had good performance status (92% versus 63%, P = 0.0003) and were treated with combined chemo-therapy and radiotherapy (82% versus 48%, P = 0.012). The median survival time of LD patients treated with curative chemoradiotherapy was 14.2 months (95% CI, 10.96 to 17.44). Those given prophylactic cranial irradiation had a median survival time of 16.9 months (95% CI, 11.83 to 21.97). For ED patients, the median survival time was 8.17 months (95%CI, 5.44 to 10.89). None of the factors analysed were significant prognostic factors for LD patients while performance status and type of treatment given were significant among ED patients.

Conclusions: We found that the characteristics and survival of SCLC patients in Singapore are fairly similar to that of other countries.

Key words: Epidemiology, Prognostic factors, Survival
Paradoxical Orthodeoxia in a Patient with a Large Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Authors: Soon Jia-Lin , Tan Ru-San , Ng David CE , Kwek Boon-Han , Chua Yeow-Leng
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Orthodeoxia is a rare clinical syndrome characterised by dyspnoea and arterial deoxygenation that accompanies a change from a supine to erect position.

Clinical Picture: We describe an unusual case of “paradoxical orthodeoxia” in a 70-year-old man with a thoracic aortic aneurysm: arterial desaturation when supine that improved when erect.

Treatment and Outcome: Non-invasive imaging revealed compression of the left pulmonary artery by the aneurysm (thoracic computed tomography) and patent foramen ovale (transesophageal echocardiography). Nuclear studies show decreased relative left lung perfusion attributable to the former, and right-to-left atrial shunt attributable to the latter. The degree of right-to-left shunt increases in the supine position: nuclear pulmonary shunt study shows shunt extent of 21% when supine versus 10% erect.

Conclusion: A physioanatomical explanation is proposed.

Key words: Desaturation, Patent foramen ovale, Recumbent posture
A New Method for the Removal of Safety Pins Ingested by Children
Authors: Türkyilmaz Zafer , Karabulut Ramazan , Sönmez Kaan , Basaklar Abdullah Can , Kale Nuri
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in children. Safety pin ingestion is common in Turkey. We describe a new method of removal for safety pins in our 2 cases. Clinical Picture: A 9-month-old girl and a 6-month-old boy had each ingested a safety pin. Abdominal X-rays detected the safety pins in their stomachs. At the end of 3 months, the foreign bodies still remained in their stomachs and laparotomy was indicated. Treatment and Outcome: This technique consists of a limited midline upper laparotomy with vertical incision. Without the utilisation of a gastrotomy, an orogastric tube was inserted into the stomach and the open end of the safety pin was pinned to the tube from outside the stomach. The orogastric tube was gently pulled out to remove the safety pin. Conclusion: This method provides shorter hospitalisation time and fewer complications. Key words: Children, Safety pin ingestion
Take a Bao if You Are Not Superstitious
Authors: Lim Erle CH , Oh Vernon MS , Quek Amy ML , Seet Raymond CS
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Singaporeans are superstitious, and medical staff are no exception to the rule. We conducted a survey to determine the prevalence of superstitious beliefs and practices amongst doctors, nurses and medical students in Singapore.

Methods: Internet and face-to-face surveys of 68 respondents, all of whom completed the survey after being threatened with curses and hexes.

Results: Sixty-eight doctors, nurses and medical students responded to our survey. Only 11 admitted to being superstitious, yet 31 believed in the ill-fortune associated with eating bao or meat dumplings, 6 in the nefarious powers of black (5) or red (1) outfits on call, and 14 believed that bathing (6 insisting on the powers of the seven-flower bath) prior to the onset of a call portended good fortune, in terms of busy-ness of a call. Twenty-four believed in “black clouds”, i.e. people who attracted bad luck whilst on call, and 32 refused to mouth the words “having a good call” until the day after the event. We discovered 2 hitherto undescribed and undiscovered superstitions, namely the benefits of eating bread and the need to avoid beef, for the good and ill fortune associated with their ingestion.

Discussion: Superstitious practices are alive and well in modern-day Singapore, the practice not necessarily being restricted to the poorly-educated or foolish.

Key words: Call, Doctor, Duty, Superstition
Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein Gene Variation in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Authors: ÖZCAN GÖKÇEK Emel , IŞIK Raziye
Published: January 2023

Fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs), which belong to the multigene family, play an important role in homeostasis, lipid uptake and transport in tissues. Intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) is a small cytosolic protein and is highly active in intracellular fatty acid metabolism in fish gut. The European Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is an important commercial marine fish species in the Mediterranean region. In the present study, the partial I-FABP gene region of European sea bass was sequenced for detecting single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) using DNA sequencing. We identified one SNP (g.2450T>C) in the noncoding region of the I-FABP gene in European sea bass. In this study, the relationship between the g.2450T>C locus of the I-FABP (fabp2) gene and body length, post-anal length, body weight and fillet weight was found significant (PC locus in I-FABP which could affect growth and muscle fat content, can be used for marker-assisted selection (MAS) studies in European sea bass.
Designing Performance Appraisal Using Balanced Scorecard Methods for PT Talenta Indonesia Raya
Authors:   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Fitri Nabilla Febryna , Lantu Donald Crestofel ,   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: January 2023

The Balanced Scorecard concept is a comprehensive instrument that requires each organizational unit to modify its actions in order to meet goals while establishing a company plan. (Benková, Gallo, Balogová, & Nemec, 2020) . Individual business units in organizations must identify their metrics in order to connect the four BSC key views. These views include the financial perspective, customer perspective, the internal process perspective, the learning and growth perspective.The primary goal of the Balanced Scorecard idea is to ensure that the firm is managed in the future rather than in the past in order to ensure its long-term survival. The goal of this study is provide an overview of the existing situation, determine the suitable solution, and to design the suitable Performance Management System (PMS) for PT Talenta Indonesia Raya. In this study, the PMS was created using the Balanced Scorecard method where the company’s objectives and assessments are carried out not only from one perspective but from four different perspectives in order to create organizational balance; namely Financial Perspective, Customer Perspective, Internal Process Perspective, and Learning and Growth Perspective. This study using primary and secondary data, which is the survey conducted on 46 employee of Talenta Indonesia and the interview for 3 employees. The overall performance of the company is sufficient, but it is still below the company’s expectations and still has many rooms for improvement. This value is obtained from the results of 60% (Need Development) on the Financial Perspective, 81.33% (Fair) on the Customer Perspective, 87% (Good) on the Intermal Business Process Perspective, and 96.67% (Excellent) on Learning and Growth Perspectives.
The Effect of Human Resources Management Practices, Transformational Leadership on Turnover Intention Mediated By Work Engagement on Stateowned Bank Employees
Authors:   Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University, Nawardi Arie , Berliyanti Dita Oki ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of human resources management resources practices, transformational leadership on turnover intention mediated by work engagement. The data used in this study is primary data that comes directly from the research object, state-owned bank in South Jakarta. The sample in this study was selected using a non-probability sampling method with a sample of 230 respondents. Data analysis used in this research is descriptive statistics by finding the average and standard deviation, and using the AMOS SEM for hypothesis testing. Previously the instrument was tested using validity and reliability tests where all statement items were valid and reliable. The research results show that human resources management practices, transformational leadership has positive effects on work engagement, human resources management practices, transformational leadership has negative effects on turnover Intention, work engagement has a negative effect on turnover intention. Meanwhile, for the indirect effect, work engagement can mediate the influence of human resources management practices, transformational leadership on turnover intention.
My Life with Science (extendes English edition)
Authors: Ertl Gerhard
Published: January 2023

Who has had the luck to receive the Nobel Prize as a surprise birthday present? The answer is GERHARD ERTL, born in 1936. In his youth he was interested in music, chemistry, and physics, and started university in Stuttgart followed by Paris and Munich. The door to research opened itself in his diploma thesis. His courage showed itself early on when he was a PhD student, and led him to the novel field of surface science and so to heterogeneous catalysis where he became one of the great pioneers. He discovered at an atomic level the mechanisms and kinetics of ammonia synthesis and CO oxidation. He identified the “active centers” of catalysts — and his line of thought shaped current heterogeneous catalysis that is so important for modern industry and society. Time after time he set out basic concepts for solving important scientific and technical problems — with patience and without any fuss. Typical for Gerhard Ertl!
Analysing Effects of Online Distribution for Marketing of Accommodation Sector in Kolkata, India
Authors: Nath Biswas r. Soumendra , Kumar Pal Sudipta
Published: January 2023

Accommodation sector primarily deals with the accommodation products, i.e., hotel rooms, which may vary to a great extent according to the type of the establishment and market demand. Demand oriented marketing activities are essential to sustain and grow in competitive environment. Appropriate marketing strategies are required to maintain expected occupancy level and to earn revenue for accommodation business. The distribution channel is concerned with the transfer or delivery of the goods or services to the end user or consumer of the product. A well-run distribution system is necessary to extend markets for any product or service. Distribution channels generally have multiple stages, comprising of producer, wholesaler, retailer and consumer. The hospitality industry especially the accommodation sector faces complications in the distribution process due to the intangibility of its product.The study will also provide an insight of the online distribution system in regards to accommodation products This paper aims to find out the effect of Online Distribution for Marketing of Accommodation sector in Kolkata, India. It is important to know the impact of using e-marketing especially the online distribution system for increasing occupancy in accommodation sector. This paper will analyse the effect of Online Distribution in the study area.
MODELING AND FORECASTING OF URAD IN INDIA
Authors: Vishwajith K. P. , Sahu P. K. , Srivastava Aditya Bhooshan , Gautam Rajani
Published: January 2023

In this study researcher has been made to apply the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) and Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (GARCH) model approach to investigate the trend in Urad area, production and productivity in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and India. Yearly data from 1970 to 2009 were used for forecasting up to 2020. In comparison, we get that in area ARIMA model outperformed GARCH model in all the states under study, whereas inclusion of auxiliary variables improve the model accuracy for production and productivity in maximum cases. Furthermore, according to the trend analysis analysis signifies that production of uradin many state has shown decreasing trend in recent period under study. Forecasted values are likely to help the policy maker in existing battle against food and nutritional security.
VIEWS OF NIGERIAN AND U.S. COLLEGE STUDENTS ON TERRORISM, RESPONSES TO TERRORISM, AND THE PUNISHMENT OF TERRORISTS
Authors: Elechi O. Oko , Lambert Eric G. , Otu Smart E.
Published: January 2023

When Boko Haram insurgents attacked the United Nations Headquarters in Abuja on August 26, 2009, Nigerians’ reactions were similar to U.S. reactions to al-Qaida’s September 11, 2001 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon. The aftermaths of these terrorist incidents caused the governments of both countries to devote enormous resources to their counterterrorism policies and efforts. This study aims to explore how social orientations and environment influence individuals’ views, attitudes, and perceptions on terrorism. Using a convenience sampling technique, 274 Nigerian and 484 U.S students were surveyed. Results showed some degree of convergence and divergence. First, Nigerian participants were more likely to express stronger views on the problem of terrorism for society than their U.S. counterparts. Second, Nigerian participants were also more likely to view terrorism as more politically motivated than their U.S. counterparts. Third, nationality was highly significant in predicting views, attitudes, and perceptions. It appears culture plays a role in helping shape views on terrorism.
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 CURTAILMENT MEASURES ON CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Authors: Eze Obinna J. , Ugwuoke Cyril O. , Igwe Ijeoma
Published: January 2023

COVID-19 ushered in a new pattern of social living as governments across the globe sought out ways to contain the spread of the viral pandemic. Notable among the measures adopted by the government of Nigeria is the lockdown policy. Following the Routine Activities theory, this study examined criminal victimization in Nigeria during the period of COVID-19 pandemic using a qualitative approach. Findings indicate that criminal victimization lessened at the onset of the lockdown measure; however, trends in criminal victimization kept oscillating as the lockdown persisted. The pattern of crime found to be prevalent are human right abuses by law enforcement agents, domestic crimes, white collar crime and pen robbery such as mismanagement of funds donated by well spirited individuals and corporate bodies by some government agents, profiteering and advanced fee fraud amongst others. We also found that following the changes in social living, corruption became rife in Nigeria. The study concludes that there is need for implementation of community policing in Nigeria as the bulk of policing returned to the people during the pandemic period.
Proficiency of Agnikarma followed by excision in the management of Chronic Scalp Wart (Charmakila) – A Case report
Authors: Shrivastav Pooja P , Dasar Dr Devyani Purushottam
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Background: Agnikarma is regarded as the best of the anushastras because of his quick activities and long-lasting cure. It is said to have the ability to cure ailments that cannot be cured by other therapeutic methods such as surgery, kshara, and pharmacological management. It is stated as more important than kshar because of non-recurrence of diseases burnt therewith.  Ayurvedic classics advocated the use of Agnikarma in the management of various Kshudrarog, Charmakila is one among them. The pathophysiology of charmakeela is caused by vata and kapha vitiation over the skin, resulting in the formation of hard nailed structures known as charmakeela. In this present case study efficacy of Agnikarma followed by excision in managing a chronic recurrent scalp wart was evaluated.

Methodology: Agnikarma was done after proper excision of scalp wart followed by local application of Ghrutkumari pulp. Proper follow up was taken for about six months in order to see any recurrence.

Observation: It was observed that within a month the complete wound of excised scalp wart was healed without any sign of slough, discharge. The patient was previously treated for several times with different treatment modalities even with LASER therapy still was suffering from recurrent scalp wart but it was observed that after Agnikarma, wart didn’t recur even after 1 year of follow up.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that Agnikarma is not only a successful treatment in treating wart but also have noticeable results in treating chronic recurrent wart with no recurrence for a long term.

Keywords: Agnikarma; Kshudrarog; Charmakila; Excision; Ghritakumari; LASER
Significance of Tikta Skanda dravyas of Charaka Samhita in Asthivaha Sroto vikaras – A review
Authors: Jeerankalagi Ashwini , Pujari Vidyalaxmi S , Hiremath Shilpa , Kadlimatti Sanjay , Hiremath Shruti , Naik Shashidhar P
Published: January 2023

Ayurveda, which literally means the science of life, is the natural healing system of India. Its originality and holistic approach whose principles of therapeutics are applicable universally remain time tested even to this day. In the course of life span, plants make an immense impact as either food or medicine. Charaka Samhita, one among the Bruhatrayi, contains information about evidence as well as experienced based medicine with many single drug or poly-herbal formulations along with mineral and animal origin. While explaining Chikitsasutra for Asthivaha sroto vikaras, Charaka says that Tikta dravyas should be used for Basti along with ksheera and ghrita. So Tikta dravyas play an important role in the treatment of Asthivaha Srotovikaras. An attempt is made in this study to identify the dravyas of tikta skanda of Charaka Samhita and its significance in the treatment of Asthivaha sroto vikaras, for further herbal research on single or multiple drugs with different mode of administration to be carried out globally with a greater enthusiasm for finding out active natural drug molecules acting on Asthivaha srotas.
Evaluation of seasonal variation in Veerya of visha dravya Kuchala
Authors: Tiwari Mrunal , Shinde Arati , Wadadekar Anuja A , Phadke Jayant J
Published: January 2023

Introduction - Medicinal plants, as well as poisonous plants, have different alkaloid compositions in every season. According to the traditional texts of Ayurveda, Visha Dravya have greater potency in Varsha Ritu, which reduces due to Agasti rising in Sharad Ritu. Objective - To evaluate the potency of Visha in Varsha and Sharad Ritu through estimation of the concentration of Strychnine in Strychnos nux- vomica L. Materials and Methods – Quantitative analysis of Strychnine in Varsha and Sharad Ritu by HPTLC. Results – The concentration of Strychnine was observed higher in Varsha Ritu than in Sharad Ritu. Conclusion – The study confirms that the potency of Visha is greater in Varsha Ritu than in Sharad Ritu.
Alpha amylase inhibitor as an Anti-diabetic potential from medicinal plants: A Review
Authors: Kour Lovepreet , Shabnam  , Sutee Ashish , Singh Rattan Deep
Published: January 2023

Alpha amylases cleave the starch like molecules and led to increase in blood sugar level in diabetic patients then in order to manage it the inhibition action is carried out by their inhibitors. The α-amylase inhibitors catalyses the process of endo-hydrolysis of α (1→ 4) glycosidic linkage present in starch which ultimately led to decrease in the starch hydrolysis process. It also affects the carbohydrate absorption in the intestine. In 1945, the first alpha amylase inhibitor was reported from beans. It has already been isolated from various plant species namely, Hibiscus sabdariffa.L, Geranium pratense L and Cedrus libani A. Rich with inhibition percentage of 100, 43 and 31 respectively. The studies have already been reported on inhibitors and their interactions with human pancreatic alpha amylases are made .In-vitro and in vivo tests has already been done by various researchers which showed a significant drop in blood sugar level of a normoglycemic mice after an extract from the leaves of Bersama abbyssinica was tested for its potential effect as anti-diabetic.