bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Short Term Intermittent Chemotherapy in DOTS Regimen in Extra Spinal Tuberculosis
Authors: Alam Md. Nur , Sarwar Md. Golam , Alam Md. Shah , Karim Md. Rezaul , Choudhury Abdullah Al-Mamun , Mehnaz Nadia
Published: April 2022

Noncompliance is one of the major issues with the treatment of tuberculosis (TB), which can lead to treatment failure. A short-course of chemotherapy as recommended by World Health Organization under the umbrella term of Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) therapy seems to be effective. The main aim in present study was done to evaluate the efficacy of short term intermittent chemotherapy in DOTS regimen in patients with extra spinal osteoarticular TB. The present prospective study was conducted in the Department of Ortho & Spine Surgery, National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh over a period of one year between January 2018 to February 2019. 21 patients included in our Study. All the patients were given the DOTS regime as recommended by WHO and followed up at intervals of one month during the treatment for assessing the clinical improvement and compliance of the patient. The results in present study, there were 85.71% males and 14.29% were females. 42.86% were students followed by the labourer (28.57%). Hip (47.62%) was the most commonly involved joint followed by short bones of hand and foot (19.5%). All (100%) patients had an elevated ESR at the time of presentation. Eighty percent patients had shown increase in weight at the end of 6 month of treatment. All patients of extra spinal osteoarticular TB showed improvement. Treatment was found sufficient for 80% of the patients. In 20% cases treatment duration was extended. In discussion the Short term intermittent chemotherapy in DOTS regimen was optimum for the treatment of extra spinal osteoarticular TB and was associated with good compliance.
Platelet Count and Complications in Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Patients in Pregnancy: An Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Roy Dr. Kanika , Das Dr. Biplab Kumar
Published: April 2022

Objective: To measure the platelet count and complications in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia patients in pregnancy. Methods and Materials: This was a cross sectional observational study and conducted from 1st January 2018 to 30th June 2018 in Sheikh Sayera Khatun Medical College Hospital, Gopalgonj. Total 150 samples were taken from indoor of Sheikh Sayera Khatun Medical College Hospital, Gopalgonj. Purposive sampling technique was followed in this study. Patients who clinically present with features of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia without any chemical evidence of haemorrhegic menifestations were included in this study. Any maternal abnormalities in pregnancies (such as multiple pregnancy, pregnancy with heart diseases, GDM etc.) except pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and patients who were suffering from other coagulation disorder before pregnancy were excluded from the study. Results: average mean maternal age for the eclampsia group was 23.12±4.20 years and mean maternal age for the pre-eclampsia group was 28.24±5.86 years. Average mean gestational age for the eclampsia group was 33.50±2.58 weeks and average mean gestational age for the pre-eclampsia group was 37.50±3.89 weeks. 58 (70.73%) eclamptic patients and 18 (39.13%) pre-eclamptic patients were primigravida. 24 (29.27%) eclamptic patients and 28 (60.89%) pre-eclamptic patients were multigravida. p value of Mean maternal age, gestational age and gravida is < 0.001, which is significant. platelet count in > 200,000 / cu mm in eclampsia is (4.87%) and PET is 02 (4.35%), platelet count between 150,000 – 200,000 / cu mm in eclampsia is (13.41%) and PET is (30.43%). platelet count between 100,000 -150,000 / cu mm in eclampsia is 66 (80.49%) and PET is 30 (65.22%). Platelet count between 50,000 - 100,000/ cu mm in eclampsia is 01 (1.21%). Platelet count > 200,000 / cu mm present in 4 eclampsia is and 2 PET patients, out of which no patient developed any abnormal coagulation or any complications. Platelet count ...........
Use of contraceptive methods by users of a family health strategy of Rondonópolis - MT
Authors: Santos Ismael Henrique , Silva Mayara Moraes de Andrade , Goulart Letícia Silveira
Published: April 2022

Knowing the contraceptive strategies used by women in a given population allows for better planning of guidance actions and distribution of methods by health teams. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of contraceptive methods by users of a Family Health Strategy (FHS) in Rondonópolis, MT. This is a prospective, cross-sectional and quantitative study. FHS André Maggi users, aged between 18 and 49 years, were included. The sampling was by convenience, being included women who attended the health unit during the data collection period, from February 1st to May 13th, 2021. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire containing information on sociodemographic aspects, clinical trials and use of contraceptives. 110 women participated in the study, with a mean age of 29.1 years. A frequency of 78.38% (n=88) women use contraceptive methods, with a predominance of oral contraceptives (54.55%), injectable contraceptives (13.64%) and male condoms (12.50%). The indication of contraceptive methods was mostly performed by Doctors (47.72%) and Nurses (20.45%). A total of 83 (75.45%) women received guidance on contraception. The users of the FHS studied showed a high prevalence of use of contraceptive methods. It is necessary that the entire multidisciplinary team of the FHS is involved in the use of strategies that seek to promote family planning, taking into account the characteristics of women in the area covered by the unit.
O circuito espacial inferior de produção da mandioca representado pelos produtores rurais do assentamento Carlos Marighella em Poxoréu-MT
Authors: Oliveira Ivan de , Nardes Antonia Marilia Medeiros
Published: April 2022

O presente artigo tem como objeto de estudo o circuito espacial de produção da mandioca no Assentamento Carlos Marighella, em Poxoréu/MT. Este circuito possui alguns aspectos que carecem de melhor compreensão científica. Esses aspectos específicos a partir dos quais foi desenvolvida a problemática estão relacionados às instâncias da produção da mandioca em sua dimensão territorial, à produção propriamente dita, bem como às características de seu processo de circulação e de consumo. O objetivo central da pesquisa é compreender o circuito espacial, os atores produtores de mandioca do Assentamento Carlos Marighella, localizado em Poxoréu/MT, e seus consumidores das feiras livres da Vila Aurora, em Rondonópolis/MT. O estudo foi desenvolvido a partir da pesquisa exploratória descritiva com abordagem qualitativa, sendo possível adotar os seguinte procedimentos metodológicos: pesquisa bibliográfica realizada em livros e revistas científicas periódicas; e estudo de campo com aplicação de entrevistas e preenchimento de formulários, a fim de coletar os dados para atingir os objetivos propostos. Os resultados obtidos revelam que os produtores de mandioca do Assentamento Carlos Marighella são pequenos produtores agrícolas familiares, os quais produzem a mandioca de forma rudimentar e utilizam principalmente o veículo particular para realizar o transporte de mandioca e farinha. Quanto ao consumo da mandioca, verificou-se que os principais consumidores desse produto e de seus derivados são a parcela da população mais pobre. Na prática, este estudo pretende contribuir de forma a gerar conhecimento científico para a sociedade e também para o debate acerca da necessidade de novas políticas públicas destinadas a melhoria da infraestrutura dos assentamentos rurais. O estudo apresenta como limitação a pequena expressividade de participantes que compõem a amostra.

Palavras-chave: Assentamento rural, Produção de mandioca, Circuito inferior de produção.
Carta pedagógica - Mulher inspiradora e as construções de enfrentamentos na Educação
Authors: Inacio Flavia Felipe
Published: April 2022

Carta Pedagógica à mulher inpsiradora de minha vida e o enfrentamento para a construção de uma educação emancipatória a partir das contribuições de Paulo Freire e Marttin Buber.
Adherencia al tratamiento en personas con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en México
Authors: Mora Romo José Fernando
Published: April 2022

Se considera la adherencia al tratamiento como un predictor del control y manejo de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y se define como el grado en que las conductas de una persona —la toma de medicamento, el seguimiento dietético y la realización de actividad física— se ajustan a las indicaciones médicas. El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer el efecto de las intervenciones psicológicas en el mejoramiento de la adherencia al tratamiento en personas con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en México entre los años 2000-2020. Se recolectaron 1 121 estudios, de los cuales se evaluaron 51 a texto completo y 15 se incluyeron en el análisis. Como resultado, se obtuvo un tamaño del efecto grande de 0.88 (IC: 0.54, 1.21) en la adherencia al tratamiento, así como variables moderadoras significativas que influyen en los resultados. Se concluye discutiendo la necesidad de establecer diseños de intervención estandarizados que faciliten el conocimiento de variables específicas que promuevan la adherencia al tratamiento.
Desafios do Ecoturismo em Áreas Naturais com Visitação Consolidada: um Estudo de Caso de Carrancas, Minas Gerais
Authors: Carvalho Vinícius do Couto , Silveira Junior Wanderley , Souza Cléber Rodrigo de , Mendes Carolina Njaime , Sousa Rayssa Martins de , Fernandes Thallita Mayra Soares , Fontes Marco Aurélio Leite
Published: April 2022

O turismo consolidou-se como uma importante atividade para o desenvolvimento socioeconômico de localidades que apresentam atrativos naturais. Contudo, existem aspectos que precisam ser considerados, como os impactos causados por ele. Neste estudo, objetivou-se analisar as práticas ecoturísticas e as ações pró-conservação da natureza associadas, bem como identificar os atores sociais envolvidos, suas percepções e intervenções no município de Carrancas, no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se de ferramentas metodológicas de Diagnóstico Rápido Participativo. A análise contou com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa e, para validação do método, realizaram-se reuniões públicas com apresentação e discussão dos dados. Os resultados contemplaram aspectos ligados à divulgação do destino ecoturístico, à percepção dos visitantes e da comunidade local. Concluiu-se que as áreas naturais com visitação turística em Carrancas ainda não se enquadram nos conceitos das práticas ecoturísticas, pois os diferentes setores do turismo local contribuem para a vaga compreensão sobre o que é o ecoturismo, bem como apresentam variados interesses que não se comunicam e não ressaltam os seus benefícios e formas de se planejar o ecoturismo, impedindo seu estabelecimento de fato.
Trajetória e Perspectivas do Turismo com Cavalos-Marinhos no Parque Nacional de Jericoacoara, Ceará
Authors: Carvalho Martins Jerônimo , Fontana Alessandra , Beatriz Silveira Rosana , Derzi Vidal Marcelo
Published: April 2022

Este trabalho apresenta resultados da parceria entre o Parque Nacional de Jericoacoara/ CE e o Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação da Sociobiodiversidade Associada a Povos e Comunidades Tradicionais para caracterização e manejo do turismo com cavalos-marinhos realizado no Parque desde 2006, com vistas ao ordenamento desta atividade e sua adequação às normativas internas do Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade. No desenvolvimento do trabalho foi realizado o resgate histórico dessa atividade no Parque e oficinas de capacitação dos condutores de visitantes que nela atuam. Dentre os resultados alcançados estão: o diagnóstico da atividade, a capacitação dos condutores e intercâmbio de informações entre diferentes setores envolvidos, verificando-se a necessidade de sua requalificação. Conclui-se que é necessário que o ordenamento do turismo com cavalos-marinhos no Parque continue a ocorrer de forma participativa e pautado nos instrumentos de gestão da unidade, trazendo novas perspectivas para seu desenvolvimento e contribuindo para que ele ocorra de acordo com a sustentabilidade socioambiental.
L’aménagement flexible des classes au Québec : une étude descriptive
Authors: Bluteau Jonathan , Arseneault Catherine , Aubenas Solène , Dufour France
Published: April 2022

On observe, depuis quelques années, une croissance de la popularité et de l’utilisation de l’aménagement flexible dans les classes de niveaux primaire et secondaire. Toutefois, aucune donnée officielle ne permet de connaître le nombre de classes l’utilisant, le type d’aménagement privilégié, le vécu des principaux acteurs, etc. Ce projet a pour objectif général de recenser les classes flexibles du primaire et du secondaire au Québec afin de mieux circonscrire et comprendre le phénomène. Trois cent cinquante et un (N=351) enseignants ont répondu à un questionnaire en ligne les invitant à décrire l’aménagement de leur classe ainsi que leurs perceptions de cette nouvelle réalité dans le monde de l’enseignement. Les données indiquent que la majorité des classes flexibles se trouvent au niveau primaire. Dans une question ouverte, les enseignants livrent leurs perceptions concernant l’environnement de classe, leur vécu et celui des élèves. L’étude se conclut par les principaux défis rencontrés par les enseignants dans la mise en œuvre de leur aménagement flexible en classe.
Alcohol-perturbed self-assembly of the tobacco mosaic virus coat protein
Authors: Abu-Baker Ismael , Blum Amy Szuchmacher
Published: April 2022

The self-assembly of the tobacco mosaic virus coat protein is significantly altered in alcohol–water mixtures. Alcohol cosolvents stabilize the disk aggregate and prevent the formation of helical rods at low pH. A high alcohol content favours stacked disk assemblies and large rafts, while a low alcohol concentration favours individual disks and short stacks. These effects appear to be caused by the hydrophobicity of the alcohol additive, with isopropyl alcohol having the strongest effect and methanol the weakest. We discuss several effects that may contribute to preventing the protein–protein interactions between disks that are necessary to form helical rods.
Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Post-stroke Dysphagia: Meta-analysis of Stimulation Frequency, Stimulation Site, and Timing of Outcome Measurement
Authors:   Yuengnam Univ., Hsiao Ming-Yen , Choo Yoo Jin , Liu I-Chun , Mathieu Boudier-Revéret , Chang Min Cheol
Published: April 2022

Review question / Objective: Dysphagia is one of the most frequent sequelae after stroke. It can result in various complications, such as malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and poor rehabilitation outcomes. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is reported to improve dysphagia after stroke; however, the details remain unclear. We evaluated the following rTMS parameters on post-stroke dysphagia: stimulation frequency (high frequency [≥3 Hz] or low frequency [1 Hz]), stimulation site (ipsilesional mylohyoid cortex or contralesional mylohyoid cortex), and outcome measurement timing (immediately, 3 weeks, and 4 weeks after the rTMS session).
Representation of Urban Women and the Loyal Friendship in Bebas (2019)
Authors: Prastuty Luly
Published: April 2022

Bebas (2019) narrates about a women's friendship that consists of Vina, Kris, Jessica, and Gina, who have been friends since high school, must face the reality that they are from different socio-economy backgrounds when they are adults. This difference may bring them into a latent problem that causes them to compare and rely on, but they unite. The study's objective is to explore women’s representations in an urban Indonesian context film. This research applies Cultural Studies approach using several theories such as Stuart Hall’s representation, film’s mise-en-scène elements, and the girlfriend gaze theory. The analysis will be based on financial ability and family. The result is that there are three constructions about women: women are constructed to be financially stable from being dependent on men, professional women are striving for independent finance, and women are independent but still depend on other women. When women empower each other, there is an indication that they help according to their social class. Vina and Kris seize the highlight because they are wealthy to be dominant as the protagonists for their friends. It can be concluded that the women's friendship in Bebas (2019) was formed because of the powerlessness of women to stand alone, but they are strong together. When they are in a group, women from the upper class has a significant position. Women are constructed powerful when they are in a group. Bebas (2019) can be a form of patriarchy affirmation that forces women to negotiate their positions to empower each other.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Free Cash Flow, Kebijakan Deviden, Dan Leverage Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Selvianah Meidi , Hidayat Imam
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bahwa Profitabilitas, Free cash flow, Kebijakan deviden, dan Leverage apakah dapat mempengaruhi nilai perusahaan atau tidak. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi teori berupa bukti empires mengenai pengaruh Profitabilitas, free cash flow, kebijakan deviden, dan leverage, secara bersama dan parsial terhadap nilai perusahaan sektor industri dasar dan kimia yang terdaftar di bursa efek Indonesia (BEI). Metode penelitian ini menggunakan data kuantitatif. Analisis informasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis statistik deskriptif, uji koefisien determinasi, uji f, dan uji t. Prosedur yang digunakan adalah e-views versi 12, hasil penelitian menunjukan Profitabilitas berpengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan,Free cash flow tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan, Kebijakan deviden berpengaruh negatif terhadap nilai perusahaan, Leverage berpengaruh negatif terhadap nilai perusahaan, pada perusahaan sektor industri dasar dan kimia periode 2018-2020
ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN ADMINISTRASI KEUANGAN SEKOLAH (STUDI KASUS PADA SMP LAB UNESA)
Authors: Rahmawati Yuliana Harry , Erny Roesminingsih  , Nunuk Hariyati
Published: April 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk (1) memperoleh pemahaman langsung tentang pengelolaan administrasi keuangan sekolah di SMP Laboratorium YDWP Unesa; dan (2) mendapatkan pemahaman langsung tentang pengelolaan administrasi keuangan sekolah di SMP Laboratorium YDWP Unesa (3). Membantu Pengelolaan Administrasi Keuangan Sekolah SMP Laboratorium YDWP Unesa dan memberikan saran perbaikan jika ada kekurangan dalam administrasi. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan dekspritif kualitatif dengan instrument penelitian terdiri dari lembar observasi, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Subjek penelitian dilaksanakan di sekolah SMP YDWP UNESA dengan melibatkan seluruh perangkat administrasi sekolah.  Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan triangulangsi untuk menguji keabsahan data. Hasil analisis disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif dengan beberapa bukti pendukung terkait hasil observasi ataupun wawancara. Hasil analisis diperoleh bahwa (1) Bendahara dan Pembukuan Sekolah yang diangkat oleh sekolah berdasarkan Surat Keputusan Pengangkatan sebagai Bendahara Pengelolaan dan Pembukuan, melaksanakan kegiatan pengelolaan keuangan sekolah; (2) Proses pelaporan keuangan sekolah biasanya triwulanan (3 bulan), dan pelaporan dilakukan sesuai dengan peraturan yang telah ditetapkan. Hasilnya, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengelolaan dan penggunaan keuangan sudah memadai; namun ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperhatikan seperti laporan pertanggungjawaban bulanan yang kurang lengkap dan tidak efektif sehingga perlu penambahan beberapa fungsi dan format baru agar lebih lengkap dan informatif.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI ALUMNI UNTUK TRACER STUDY MENDUKUNG MANAJEMEN LAPORAN STRATEGIS SEKOLAH
Authors: Ambara Made Pradnyana , Antarajaya I Nyoman Suraja
Published: April 2022

Permasalahan tracer study yang dialami adalah data yang disimpan juga tidak lengkap, sehingga dapat mengakibatkan informasi pelaporan strategis sekolah mengalami kendala. Dari permasalahan tersebut dikembangkan sistem alumni untuk tracer study untuk mengukur dan melacak alumni sehingga didapat indikator yang jelas tentang profile lulusan dari berbagai jurusan yang ada di SMK TI Bali Global. Sistem alumni sudah dilengkap beberapa fitur seperti manajeman penyimpanan data profile alumni, rencana karir, tahapan pengambilan ijazah, proses penelusuran alumni, dan hasil berupa laporan yang dijadikan dasar pengambilan keputusan sekolah. Sistem alumni dikembangkan dengan menggunakan metode rekayasa perangkat lunak waterfall SDLC. Implementasi pengembangan sistem menggunakan framework codeigniter yang memiliki kehandalan dalam proses pengkodean sistem. Dari hasil pengujian dengan menggunakan metode black box testing sistem alumni berfungsi sesuai dengan fungsionalnya, sehingga sistem ini membantu SMK TI Bali Global dalam proses pendataan alumni dalam tracer study untuk mendukung manajemen laporan strategis sekolah.
La parenté araméenne d’Israël en question, Rachel et Laban en Gn 31,1–32,1 : une contribution samarienne ?
Authors: Nocquet Dany
Published: April 2022

Gn 31 relate la séparation entre les Araméens et les Israélites au début de l’histoire d’Israël. Fondé sur une vieille tradition de relation et de parenté entre Aram et Israël, le récit de Gn 31,1–32,1, dans son état final, développe la thématique d’une rupture religieuse avec Laban l’Araméen, notamment à travers le vol par Rachel des teraphim de son père. Dany Nocquet * avance que l’un des principaux objectifs de ce texte est de souligner l’apport de la tradition de Jacob pour le culte exclusif de Yhwh. Le développement de cette histoire semble donc confirmer l’importance littéraire de la communauté samaritaine du Mont Garizim dans la composition du Pentateuque à l’époque perse, et mettre en évidence la continuité de la religion de Yhwh sur le territoire d’Israël du nord à l’époque postexilique.
La fiscalité romaine et le contexte économique de Jésus de Nazareth
Authors: Girardin Michaël
Published: April 2022

S’il est assuré que la domination romaine fut particulière dans la succession des empires à la tête de la Judée, il n’est pas certain qu’elle se soit accompagnée d’un appauvrissement ni d’une inégalité socioéconomique croissante. Michaël Girardin fait le bilan de travaux récents sur la fiscalité romaine en Judée et sur ses effets sur la population, afin de démontrer que ce fut davantage une théologie de l’impôt qu’une inquiétude économique qui encouragea la résistance.
Discerner une posture à incarner aujourd’hui dans l’accompagnement spirituel en milieu laïc de santé
Authors: Compaoré Valérie
Published: April 2022

Dans cet article, Valérie Compaoré présente une perspective théologique de l’accompagnement spirituel en milieu laïc de santé à partir d’un terrain emblématique et spécifique en Suisse romande : l’aumônerie œcuménique au Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV). Après avoir exposé le contexte et les enjeux se présentant aux aumôniers/accompagnants spirituels aujourd’hui, la discipline de la théologie pratique permettra de dégager une posture dans l’accompagnement spirituel auprès des patients ainsi que vis-à-vis des institutions partenaires. Une spécificité en voie de construction apparaîtra, incluant notamment une dimension symbolique et subversive.
Écrire l’absence
Authors: Maginot Éva , Roux Sébastien
Published: April 2022

En France, l’accouchement dit « sous X » permet à toute femme de mettre un enfant au monde sans dévoiler son identité ni établir de lien de filiation. Depuis la fin du xx e  siècle, ce silence s’est vu tempéré par l’adoption croissante de dispositions facilitant l’accès partiel des enfants à certaines informations lorsqu’ils atteignent leur majorité – si tant est qu’ils en expriment la volonté. Mais comment ces informations sont-elles produites ? Et que révèlent-elles du traitement institutionnel de la filiation ? Consignées dans des documents rédigés et archivés par des services spécialisés, elles font pourtant l’objet d’un traitement singulier dont l’étude renseigne sur la fabrique des attaches et des relations. Adossé à une enquête ethnographique menée auprès de professionnelles de l’accompagnement, cet article étudie la production des informations biographiques et montre comment le traitement des « origines » participe d’une mise en ordre institutionnelle des sentiments, des liens et des subjectivités – forçant le lien au cœur même du dispositif censé l’empêcher.
The growth and exit of university and corporate spinouts in the medical instrumentation industry
Authors: Garnsey Elizabeth , Hwang Paul P. , Stam Erik
Published: April 2022

Incubator organizations are said to exert a long term influence on their spin-outs. However, there is a great diversity in the types of spin-outs (Druilhe and Garnsey, 2004) and in types of incubators (Clarysse, Wright et al., 2005). This diversity is likely to affect the influence of the incubator on the performance of the spin-out. To contrast the impact on (similar) spin out firms of their very different originating organizations we compare two instrumentation spin-outs, one from Cambridge University and one from a technology consultancy firm in the same region. We go on to examine the evolution of the business models of these spinouts, their growth experience and exit routes of founders and investors. The central question is how the incubator organization affects the development path taken in the early life course of their spin-outs. We find that although university or corporate origin exerts path dependent influence on the early development of these firms, the problems they face in scaling up are similar and largely unrelated to their origins. Critical problems arose from the shift in target market from technophile and early adopters to more mainstream customers as they moved from customized to standardized products, characterised by very different purchasing decisions of customers. Likewise the contrasting exit routes of founders and investors (trade sale and IPO) related to factors independent of the originating organization. We conclude that the business development of spin-outs can only be partly understood through a focus on their incubator organizations; their products and markets are of much greater impact on their development. However we found a shared set of influences on business model evolution, relationship with customers and exit pressures on the spin out companies, in that these were all shaped by knowledge networks and brokers of various kinds as the spinouts moved out of the orbit of their originators to create a network of new relationships on which their performance depended. The incubator organization undoubtedly exerts an influence. However, this influence is indirect, in shaping the networks that the founders have built up or have access to via the incubator organization. Over time the spin-out co-evolves with an expanding network of relationships. Especially in a knowledge-rich environment such as that surrounding Cambridge, the initial disadvantage of university spin-outs (due to less industry experience and networks) in comparison to corporate spinouts is less of a constraint. This shows that the direct influence of the incubator organization is relatively small, but that the networks that are developed from, and extended beyond those formed in the incubator organization are key enabling factors in the growth of these spin-outs.
Value creation by small firm internationalization
Authors: Mücke Tina
Published: April 2022

This study examines the relationship between the competencies of the small business owner and their interest in international activities. Based on a review of the literature and a quantitative empirical survey among 803 newly founded Austrian companies, the paper identifies the central explanatory variables of internationalization, thus contributing to a theoretically based conceptualization of this phenomenon. Previous conceptualizations of small firm internationalization are extended and specified. This reveals the necessity for a wider inclusion of utilized resources throughout the internationalization process. Moreover, the impact of the structure of social capital of a business owner on the decision to start international activities is examined. The findings elucidate differences between performance drivers with regard to the network, marketing and technology competence of the small business manager. The study repudiates the Uppsala Model in favour of the „born global hypothesis”.
The nature of the entrepreneurial process: Causation, effectuation, and pragmatism
Authors: Kraaijenbrink Jeroen
Published: April 2022

This paper forms an appreciation of and a critical reflection on Sarasvathy’s work on causation and effectuation models of entrepreneurship. While Sarasvathy has made significant contributions to the field, it is suggested that a more fruitful approach can follow if two modifications are made. First, it is argued that the six dimensions on which the two models differ are independent and therefore that it is more fruitful to focus on the dimensions rather than on the two models. Second, it is argued that a pragmatist view on entrepreneurship is most fruitful when it is not applied at the level of the entrepreneurial process but at the level of the underlying human actions.
Analysis on Hybrid Deep Neural Networks for Legal Domain Multitasks
Authors: Vaissnave V.  , Deepalakshmi P.
Published: April 2022

An extensive quantity of online statistics accessible in the legal domain has made legal data processing the main sector of research development. A broad variety of problems, including legal document categorization, information extraction, and prediction have been put into a scope of legitimate system issues. The utilization of digitalized based inventive support has multi-fold advantages for the legal counsel community. These advantages comprise decreasing the laborious human task complicated in observant, extracting the relevant information, reducing the charge and time by-way-of automation, solving problems without the participation of law court otherwise with smaller period and attempt, arbitrating the constitution law for law professionals as well everyday users and building recommendations found on predictive analysis, which possibly examined additional perfect. In this chapter, we are analyzing the adaptation of various deep learning methods in the legal domain focusing on three main tasks namely text classification, information extraction, and prediction.
Design and Performance Analysis of High Throughput and Low Power RNS-Based FIR Filter Design on FPGA
Authors: Kumar B. N. Mohan , H. G. Rangaraju
Published: April 2022

A cost-effective finite impulse response (FIR) filter is introduced in this research work through Residue Number System (RNS). The moduli set selected provides the same benefit as that of the shift and add method. The implementation Residue Number System with reduced computational complexity, as well as high-performance finite impulse response filters that employ advanced Vivado Design Suite & Artix-7 field-programmable logic (FPL) devices, are presented in this research work. For a specified 64-tap FIR filter, a classical modulo adder tree is substituted by a binary adder with enhanced accuracy pursued by a single modulo reduction stage and as a result reducing the area constraints by approximately 18%. When compared to the three-multiplier-per-tap two's complement filter, the index arithmetic complex FIR filter that is based on the Quadratic Residue Number System outperforms by approximately 75% and at the same time involving some LEs for filters with more than 8 taps. When compared to the traditional design, a 64-tap filter requires only 41% LEs.
Influence Maximization for MOOC Learners Using BAT Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Aggarwal Kirti , Arora Anuja
Published: April 2022

The Ubiquitous behaviour of MOOCs for online learning has proven its importance specially in the Covid period. These platforms facilitate learners for peer support by communicating through the discussion forum. The communication held among learners is demonstrated through the social network (SN). The objective of this research is to analyse learner’s SN to find the seed of learners that maximizes the influence spread in the SN to handle its multi-objective research paradigm and avoid the influence maximization process of getting stuck in local optima. Henceforth, extensive experiments are performed using SN topological characteristics to build an effective objective function for the influence maximization problem, and BAT optimization algorithm is employed to achieve global optimum results to find out top influence spreader in course communication network. Efficient results have been obtained by the proposed approach which will help MOOC portals for substantial performance identification of influential learners as compared to ego-centric influential learner identification outcome.
Hybrid Optimization and Deep Learning for Detecting Fraud Transactions in the Bank
Authors: Kolli Chandra Sekhar , T. Uma Devi
Published: April 2022

This paper, the efficient and effective fraud detection technique, termed SpiHWO-based Deep RNNtechnique is developed. At first, the data transformation is performed for transforming the data using Yeo-Johnson transformation. After that, the effective features are selected based on wrapper method where the best features are selected for further processing. Then, by using selected features, fraud detection is executed based on Deep RNN classifier, which is trained by developed SpiHWO technique. The proposed SpiHWO algorithm is newly developed by combining the SMO algorithm and HWO algorithm. Furthermore, the performance of developed method is computed using performance metrics, like sensitivity, specificity and also accuracy. The developed method achieved improved performance with respect to accuracy of 0.951, sensitivity of 0.985 and specificity of 0.792.
Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery for the Indian Population
Authors: Singh Meet , Modak Subrata , Sarkar Dhrubasish
Published: April 2022

As India has successfully developed a vaccine to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has started its immunization program to vaccinate the population. Initially, with the limited availability in vaccines, a prioritized roadmap was required to suggest public health strategies and target priority groups on the basis of population demographics, health survey information, city/region density, cold storage facilities, vaccine availability, and epidemiologic settings. In this paper, a machine learning-based predictive model is presented to help the government make informed decisions/insights around epidemiological and vaccine supply circumstances by predicting India's more critical segments that need to be catered to with vaccine deliveries as quickly as possible. Public data were scraped to create the dataset; exploratory data analysis was performed on the dataset to extract important features on which clustering and ranking algorithms were performed to figure out the importance and urgency of vaccine deliveries in each region.
A Graph Transformation Approach for Modeling UML Diagrams
Authors: Hachichi Hiba
Published: April 2022

This article proposes an approach for transforming UML Statecharts, Sequence Diagrams and activity Diagrams to Time Petri Nets with Action Duration (DTPN) using graph transformation. By this transformation the author aims to bridge the gap between semi-formal models generated by UML and formal models DTPN. UML is considered to be the standardized language for modelling and describing systems behaviors for analysis. In other hand, DTPN models are tools for the specification and performance analysis of distributed and concurrent systems. However, the proposed approach allows to generate automatically a visual modeling tool for DTPN. The cost of building a visual modeling tool from scratch is prohibitive. Meta-modeling approach is useful to deal with this problem since it allows the modeling of the formalisms themselves, by means of graph grammars. The meta-modeling tool AToM3 is used.
Adventitious rooting and anatomical aspects of Campomanesia phaea stems
Authors: Santoro Marcelo Brossi , Brogio Bruna do Amaral , Tanaka Francisco André Ossamu , Jacomino Angelo Pedro , Pedroso Rafael Munhoz , Silva Simone Rodrigues da
Published: April 2022

Current literature is lacking regarding the vegetative propagation of the cambuci tree (Campomanesia phaea O. Berg Landrum). This study aimed to verify the efficiency of cutting techniques via the assessment of cuttings of varying types and sizes, sampling dates, and the influence of treatments containing plant growth regulator indolebutyric acid (IBA) combined with the antioxidant ascorbic acid across different immersion times. The species was found not to develop adventitious roots easily, and hence, the herbaceous and woody stem materials were subjected to histochemical studies to elucidate their anatomical and physiological processes. To this end, plant material was polymerized in glycol methacrylate resin, cut into sections, and stained using toluidine blue (0.05%) or via histochemical staining with PAS/naphthol blue black. Anatomical analysis of plant structures revealed the presence of phenolic compounds and sclerenchyma tissue, which in turn are expected to negatively impact the development of adventitious roots.
Nutritional status of ‘BRS Rubimel’ peach plants in the nursery as a function of the rootstock
Authors: Menegatti Renata , Souza Aline das Graças , Bianchi Valmor João
Published: April 2022

Improvements in the traditional production system of peach seedlings, with a focus on the use of selected rootstocks, tend to minimize some of the problems experienced with this crop in the south of Brazil, such as the scarcity of vigorous nursery plants and the lack of a genetic identity for commercial rootstocks. The aim of this study was to investigate the different patterns of nutrient absorption and allocation related to the rootstock in ‘BRS Rubimel’ peach plants by analyzing growth variables during the post-graft period. The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks in a 3 × 3 factorial scheme, with three peach rootstock varieties (i.e., ‘Flordaguard’, ‘Capdeboscq’, and ‘Okinawa Roxo’) and three post-graft evaluation periods (i.e., 30, 60, and 90 days after the start of budding), corresponding to a total of nine treatments, with three replications, each including five plants. During the three evaluation periods, morphological growth characteristics were measured, and the macronutrient content was determined in the different plant organs (i.e., leaf, stem, and roots). The nutrient content in plants of the ‘BRS Rubimel’ peach plants was influenced by the rootstock. Despite showing greater N use efficiency, ‘Capdeboscq’ accumulated a large part of this nutrient in the roots, using it for root growth, which resulted in a smaller scion diameter compared to that of ‘Flordaguard’. Comparing the three rootstocks and the evaluated variables, it seems that ‘Flordaguard’ can be used as a rootstock for the ‘BRS Rubimel’ peach plants, as it induces a greater scion diameter as well as the uniform allocation of dry matter between organs during the post-graft period, hence ensuring greater initial plant vigor.
Physiological and biochemical responses of osmo-primed parsley seeds subjected to saline stress
Authors: Manjavachi Matheus  Kainan de Paula , Silva Tiago Alexandre , Silva Edvaldo Aparecido Amaral da , Guimarães Cristiane Carvalho , Sartori Maria Márcia Pereira
Published: April 2022

Water and salt stress conditions affect germination and seedling emergence. It is known that physiological priming can not only trigger different mechanisms to increase the speed and uniformity of germination, but also influence the antioxidant defence system of the seeds, especially in adverse conditions. In this context, the objective of this work was to evaluate the physiological seed quality and the activity of antioxidant enzymes in seeds of Petroselinum crispum induced to tolerate saline stress through osmo-priming. Seeds were placed in polyethylene glycol solutions with three osmotic potentials (-0.5, -1.0 or -1.5 MPa) for 2, 4 or 6 days. Subsequently, they were placed on substrates moistened with sodium chloride solution (NaCl), in concentrations that generated osmotic potentials of -0.2, -0.4, -0.6, -0.8 or -1.0 MPa, to germinate. The germination percentage, germination speed index, seedling length, fresh weight, dry weight and activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT) were evaluated. Germination and germination speed index decreased linearly with the increase in NaCl concentrations, indicating the species sensitivity. As for length, fresh weight and dry weight of seedlings, this effect was more expressive from the potential of -0.4 MPa. The vigour and activity of SOD, POD, and CAT enzymes were reduced in unprimed seeds, emphasising the effectiveness of the technique. The induction of tolerance to saline stress can be related to the activity of the antioxidant system observed in seeds.
Pre-emergence control and interference of voluntary maize plants on a soybean crop in Brazilian Cerrado
Authors: Buchling Cristiano , Braz Guilherme Braga Pereira , Procópio Sergio de Oliveira , Ferreira Camila Jorge Bernabé , Silva Alessandro Guerra da , Coradin Jhonatan
Published: April 2022

The succession of soybean/maize has been largely adopted. Storm damage and crop problems can lead to grain loss, generating maize ear fragments or even whole ears that remain in the soil and still display germination viability, resulting in the occurrence of volunteer plants. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the interference of voluntary maize plants on soybean and investigate the susceptibility of maize hybrids to pre-emergence herbicides. In the first step, an experiment was performed evaluating the influence of voluntary maize plant density and spatial distribution on soybean. The experiment was performed in a randomized completely block design (RCBD) with four replications, with treatments disposed in factorial arrangement (2 x 4) + 1. The first factor corresponded to the spatial distribution of maize plants: row or in between soybean rows; while the second factor adopted four infestation densities of maize plants m-2: 4, 8, 12, and 16. The additional treatment consisted of a control without maize plants. For the second step, an experiment was conducted in two locations aiming to determine the efficacy of pre-emergence herbicides in the control of voluntary maize. Both experiments were installed in RCBD in a split-plot scheme with four replications. Fomesafen, lactofen, sulfentrazone, chlorimuron-ethyl, diclosulam, flumetsulam, imazethapyr, clomazone, metribuzin, [sulfentrazone + diuron], [imazethapyr + flumioxazin], and a control without herbicide application were evaluated in the main plot. In each subplot, the maize hybrids DKB310 PRO3™ and DKB390 PRO3™ were evaluated. No influence on the position of voluntary maize on the soybean yield was observed. The presence of the maize population led to a progressive decrease in soybean yield, ranging up to 86%, at 16 plants m-2. DKB390 displayed a stand reduction of 82.88% after the use of diclosulam. Diclosulam led to better results regarding maize plant decreases for both hybrids.
Performance supplementation and ingestive behavior of sheep finished in continuous pasture in the period of water restriction
Authors: Cardoso Rebeca Rocha , Sousa Luciano Fernandes , Holanda Ana Cristina Ferreira , Bentes Glenda Neves
Published: April 2022

The objective was to evaluate the performance and ingestive behavior of grazing sheep in the finishing stage, with supplementation in the period of water restriction. Fifteen male crossbred sheep were used in continuous pasture in Massai grass and supplied supplement formulated with 18% of crude protein in three levels (0.0; 0.3 and 0.6% of body weight), individually. Bromatological and fodder production analyses were performed, as well as foliar mass production, stem mass and senescent material mass. The performance and ingestive behavior of the animals were evaluated. The design was in four randomized blocks for the variables measured in the fodder. For the biometry, weight gain and behavior variables measured in the animals, the design was entirely randomized with five repetitions. The total forage mass production was 5512.41 kg ha-1, with 6.58% of crude protein, 79 38% of neutral detergent fiber and with 65% of foliar mass. The total weight gain and daily weight gain were higher in animals that received a supplement of 0.6% of body weight. In general, the animals grazed more in the morning period and the supplemented ones destined more time for rumination and leisure than the ones not supplemented.
Attenuation of salt stress by lycopene on common bean seeds
Authors: Nobre Danubia Aparecida Costa , Macedo Willian Rodrigues , Pereira Kennia Karolline Gonçalves , Silva Cleisson Dener da , David Andréia Márcia Santos de Souza , Kondo Marcos Koiti
Published: April 2022

Salinity is a major abiotic stress that adversely affects several physiological and biochemical aspects of plants. Antioxidants can be used as a potential remediation mechanism to promote plant resilience. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate increasing doses of the antioxidant lycopene on the germination and initial growth of common bean seedlings under conditions of salt stress. Seeds were treated with the following lycopene concentrations: 0.018; 0.036; 0.072; 0.144; and 0.288 g L-1 and two controls (negative and positive) and evaluated under two growth conditions (without and with salt stress) for physiological quality and pigment content. Data were analyzed by completely randomized design, in 2 x 7 factorial (two growth conditions, with paper towel moistened with water or salt solution x seven treatments, including five lycopene doses and two controls), in four replicates of 50 seeds by concentration. With the results of the analysis of variance, growth conditions (without and with salt stress) were compared by the Tukey test (5%), and the effects of lycopene doses were analyzed by polynomial regression. Lycopene promoted tolerance of bean seeds to salt stress and had a positive influence on the attenuation of salt harmful effects to the initial growth of seedlings, mainly at the doses of 0.072 g L-1 and 0.144 g L-1.