bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PSYCHOLOGICAL NUANCE IN Q.S. YUSUF: A Study on Thematic Tafseer with Psychological Approach
Authors: Mustaqim Abdul , Khalid Muhammad
Published: July 2021

Surah Yusuf is the only Surah in The Quran telling the story of Prophet Yusuf. It contains several important psychological dimensions to teach people about moral. However, the study of psychological dimensions is rarely (or never) conducted. Using thematic method and psychological approach, this article aims to describe and analyze comprehensively the dimensions of psychological emotions of Prophet Yusuf’s story. As a result, this research concludes that there are psychological emotional terms in the story, such as fear (khawf), sadness (ḥuzn), jealousy (ghirah), envy (ḥasad), hate (kurh), joy (faraḥ), lust (shahwah), and regret (nadm). Actually, these emotions are good for self-protection, competition, and self-defense. From the story, humans can learn how to control these emotions well, so they do not fall into difficulty. The reason why the Quran pays attention to psychological emotions in the story of Yusuf is to teach that all humans including the prophets have psychological emotions. So, they should be wise in dealing with emotions and to adjust or control them.
Ethical Implications of Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Review
Authors: González-Pando David , González-Menéndez Ana , Aparicio-Basauri Víctor , Sanz de la Garza César Luís , Torracchi-Carrasco José Esteban , Pérez-Álvarez Marino
Published: July 2021

This article examines in depth whether electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) satisfies bioethics' four healthcare provision principles: nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and autonomy. Treating patients ethically implies protecting them from damages, working to ensure their well-being, and respecting their decisions once they have been correctly informed. Although most of the medical literature states that ECT is an effective and safe technique, there is no conclusive evidence of long-term effectiveness. The frequent and sometimes persistent side effects such as amnesia that imply a profound disturb of lived experience, or the difficulties regarding the informed consent process, allow us to conclude that the bioethical debate about ECT is not currently closed, and the information provided to patients needs to be revised.
Evaluación de subproductos de Solanum tuberosum y Daucus carota mediante FES como alternativa en la alimentación animal
Authors: Caro Cusba Nidia Lorena , Saavedra Montañez Gabriel Fernando , Borras Sandoval Luis Miguel
Published: July 2021

La creciente demanda de alimentos como maíz o soya ha favorecido la implementación de biotecnologías por medio del aprovechamiento de residuos agroindustriales con el fin de obtener dietas alternativas con alto valor biológico. Por esta razón, el objetivo de esta investigación fue elaborar una dieta a base de subproductos de cosecha de papa Solanum tuberosum y zanahoria Daucus carota tratados mediante Fermentación en Estado Sólido (FES). Se realizó análisis de calidad postcosecha, posteriormente, se mezclaron en proporción de 15% junto con palmiste (20%), cema de trigo (20%), torta de soya (10%), maíz (10%), cascarilla de café (5%), melaza (4%) y aditamentos como premezcla vitamínica (0,5%) e inoculante bacteriano (0,5%). A continuación, el alimento preparado se sometió a FES y se evalúo por medio de análisis composicional y microbiológico. Se realizó análisis estadístico descriptivo de las variables evaluadas y se obtuvo valores de MS de 66,7%, humedad 33,3%, proteína bruta 19,4%, cenizas 5,21%, extracto etéreo 6,35% y fibra cruda 16,9%. El análisis microbiológico determinó que el recuento de mesófilos aerobios fue mayor exponencialmente a las 48 horas respecto de las 72 horas (110,67± 23,44), no se observó crecimiento de mohos y levaduras a las 48 horas y a las 72 horas se reportaron (14,67 UFC/g ± 5,03). Se concluye que mediante el uso de FES se puede incrementar el valor biológico de la papa y zanahoria en mezcla con otras materias primas para la obtención de dietas destinadas a la alimentación animal.
Extension des trématodoses du bétail après la construction des barrages dans le bassin du fleuve Sénégal
Authors: Diaw O.T. , Vassiliades Georges , Thiongane Yaya , Seye M. , Sarr Y. , Diouf A.
Published: July 2021

Après la mise en service du barrage de Diama (1985-86) et la multiplication des aménagements hydro-agricoles, il a été constaté au niveau du bassin du fleuve Sénégal un développement des trématodoses animales, particulièrement la fasciolose à Fasciola gigantica, les schistosomoses à Schistosoma bovis et à S. curassoni et la paramphistomose à Paramphistomum sp. Cette situation épidémiologique des trématodoses chez le bétail s'est manifestée par une augmentation des prévalences au niveau d'anciens foyers (Richard-Toll, Ross-Béthio, Mbane et Keur Momar Sarr). Les taux d'infestation chez les bovins sont passés de 11 à 27 %, de 20 à 30 % et de 15 à 27 % respectivement pour la fasciolose, la paramphistomose et la schistosomose. Chez les petits ruminants qui semblaient être épargnés, des prévalences de 2 à 62 % pour la fasciolose ont été enregistrées, alors que la paramphistomose, plus fréquente, avait un taux de 25 à 30 %. Parallèlement, à partir de 1989-1990 de nouveaux foyers de trématodoses sont apparus : d'une part, au niveau du delta à Tilène, Pont Gendarme et Takhembeut avec des prévalences de 3 à 20 %, 4 à 20 % et 5 à 36 % respectivement pour fa fasciolose, la schistosomose et la paramphistomose ; d'autre part, au niveau du lac de Guiers à Temeye, Thiago et Senda avec des prévalences de 5 à 86 %, 5 à 11 % et 5 à 33 % respectivement pour la fasciolose, la schistosomose et la paramphistomose.
Dynamique de l'immunité passive et stratégie de vaccination des veaux contre la peste bovine
Authors: Tanya V.N. , Keng A. , Messiné O. , Ngangnou A. , Zoyem N. , Kulu I.N.D.
Published: July 2021

Afin de déterminer la dynamique de l'immunité passive contre la peste bovine, des veaux nés de mères immunisées ont été suivis sérologiquement de la naissance à l'âge d'un an. L'interférence éventuelle de ces anticorps avec la vaccination a été évaluée par le biais d'une vaccination des veaux présentant un large éventail de titres d'anticorps. Les anticorps d'origine maternelle ont diminué de manière progressive avec l'âge. A 8 mois, seuls 7 % des veaux en possédaient encore. Après cet âge, ces anticorps n'étaient plus détectables. L'analyse par régression du titre des anticorps maternels avec l'âge des veaux a montré une demi-vie de 48,01 jours. Ces anticorps ont empêché le développement d'une réponse à la vaccination, laquelle était inversement proportionnelle au niveau d'anticorps maternels présents au moment de la vaccination. Il a aussi été observé que les veaux ayant un titre élevé d'anticorps maternels n'avaient non seulement pas répondu à la vaccination, mais leur titre sérologique avait aussi décru. Ces résultats sont importants pour le planning des campagnes d'éradication de la peste bovine.
Essai de lutte contre Glossina palpalis gambiensis (Vanderplank, 1949) à l'aide de pièges et d'écrans imprégnés de deltaméthrine en zone soudanienne au Mali
Authors: Djiteye A. , Moloo S.K. , Foua Bi K. , Coulibaly E. , Diarra Maryam , Ouattara Ibrahim , Traoré D. , Coulibaly Z. , Diarra A.
Published: July 2021

L'installation de pièges et d'écrans imprégnés de deltaméthrine le long des forêts ripicoles du fleuve Niger a réduit de 98,70 % la densité apparente de la population de Glossina palpalis gambiensis sur une des rives, après trois mois d'action. Le pourcentage de mouches ténérales a brusquement augmenté, passant de 3,75 %, au début de la lutte, à 47,05 et à 73,68 %, respectivement une semaine et un mois après le commencement de la lutte. La proportion de femelles nullipares est passée de 19,14 à 87,50 %, respectivement avant l'installation du système attractif toxique et un mois après. La stratégie de lutte entreprise s'est avérée simple, peu onéreuse, très efficace et capable de contrôler les glossines dans la zone agropastorale de Tienfala-Baguinéda, située à l'est de la capitale, Bamako.
Manual agronômico do café
Authors: Resende Sheila Maria
Published: July 2021

Este estudo apresenta uma análise linguístico-discursiva do Manual de Implementação dos Itens Fundamentais do Currículo de Sustentabilidade do Café (CSC). Trata-se de um manual agronômico assinado pela Plataforma Global do Café, associação internacional que se ocupa de questões que tocam a cadeia produtiva cafeeira. Nosso objetivo é trazer uma investigação sobre a distância entre o Manual, texto injuntivo sobre as práticas na cafeicultura, e o camponês, alvo frequentemente declarado desse dizer-como-fazer. Esta investigação se sustenta sobre uma articulação entre duas linhas de pesquisa no campo da Linguística, a saber: a História das Ideias Linguísticas e a Análise do Discurso Materialista, notadamente através das categorias teórico-analíticas efeito-leitor (HORTA NUNES, 2008b) e forma sujeito (ORLANDI, 2013). Esse gesto permite expandir uma reflexão sobre os manuais enquanto instrumentos tecnológicos, os quais se fundam por um efeito da escrita enquanto forma única e excludente de materialização do conhecimento. O resultado da análise empreendida torna observável a contradição constitutiva do Manual. Sobre e sob um movimento institucional de apagamento da relação dos camponeses com a terra, o manual agronômico é voltado justamente a esses sujeitos, que historicamente se encontram à margem, a uma só vez, dessa tecnologia e dos saberes legitimados que ela materializa.
Os jogos olímpicos e o direito à moradia
Authors: Paiva Simone Gonçalves de , Amaral Silvia Cristina Franco , Assis Ana Elisa Spaolonzi Queiroz
Published: July 2021

Os megaeventos esportivos vêm se constituindo como uma estratégia da política neoliberal, apoiados em um projeto de reestruturação urbana em nome do empresariamento das cidades. Os Jogos Olímpicos de Barcelona, em 92, foi um marco simbólico: a cidade reformulou toda a sua morfologia urbana, transformando-se em um “Modelo Olímpico” e foi uma influência direta ao Rio de Janeiro e a seu processo de transformação urbana para os Jogos de 2016. Este estudo discute a legalidade e os impactos no direito à moradia dos cidadãos que sofreram com as remoções. Foram analisados, por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa, documentos e relatórios oficiais, além de dossiês dos comitês populares. Identificamos processos de desapropriação de moradias para a realização de ambos os jogos, por interesse da iniciativa privada, justificados pela necessidade do projeto esportivo.
Narrative-based misinformation in India about protection against Covid-19: Not just another “moo-point”
Authors: Hurford Beth , Rana Abhishek , Sachan Rohan Samir Kumar
Published: July 2021

After India’s first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 appeared in late January 2020, misinformation surrounding the outbreak and “cures” for the virus spread across the nation through various platforms. Across the globe, social media applications like WhatsApp and Facebook have played a vital role in the advancement of misinformation; however, in India, the dissemination of inaccurate information has been particularly exacerbated by public figures advancing their conservative ideologies and bringing the “sacred” cow to centre stage. Several influential religious and political leaders were witnessed vehemently supporting their long-held narratives that cow excreta is a “proven” precautionary remedy against most diseases, including coronavirus. Hence, to debunk such claims, the authors, in this essay, first analyse media used to circulate unfounded information concerning coronavirus across the world, followed by citing India-specific events where customary beliefs of Hindus have now taken the form of practices which can worsen the spread, as such practices lack significant scientific backing. Finally, we discuss the impact of such misinformation on human rights, and how states and social media companies can combat the infodemic.
Differential Geometry and Acoustics: A Survey
Authors: Bergman David R.
Published: July 2021

A connection between acoustic rays in a moving inhomogeneous fluid medium and the null geodesic of a pseudo-Riemannian manifold provides a mechanism to derive several well-known results commonly used in acoustic ray theory. Among these include ray integrals for depth dependent sound speed and current profiles commonly used in ocean and aero acoustic modelling. In this new paradigm these are derived by application of a symmetry of the effective metric tensor known as isometry. In addition to deriving well-known results, the application of the full machinery of differential geometry offers a unified approach to modelling acoustic fields in three dimensional random environments with time dependence by, (1) using conformal symmetry to simplify the geodesic equation, and (2) application of geodesic deviation as a generalization of geometric spread.
The challenge of business ethics - management and the question of ethics
Authors: Jamnik Anton
Published: July 2021

Past several decades management has become a vital concern to society. If we look at pools, we notice that the public does not have good opinion abouth management ethics and business. For the management community to turn this situation around, significant efforts are required. It should be understood what management ethics means, why it is important and how it should be integrated into decision making. Principles of ethics from moral philosophy and management theory are available to inform interested managers. Next challenge is to avoid immoral management, transitioning from an amoral to a moral management mode of leadership, behavior, decision making policies and practices. Moral management stands on ethical leadership. It requires that managers search out those vulnerable situations in which in which amorality may reign if careful, thoughtful reflection is not given by management. Further requires that managers understand, and be sensitive to, all the stakeholders of the organization and their stakes. If the moral management model is to be achieved, managers need to integrate ethical wisdom with their managerial wisdom and to take steps to create and sustain an ethical climate in their organizations. When all that will be done, the desirable goals of moral management will be achievable.
Universe at Zero Second and The Creation Process of The First Particle from the Absolute Void
Authors: Jumaa Shivan
Published: July 2021

In this study, we discuss the dimensions of absolute void space or the universe at zero seconds, and how these dimensions play a vital role in creating a mechanism in which the very first particle gets created simultaneously everywhere and we find the limit in which when the absolute void volume reaches will lead to the collapse that leads to the creation of the first particle. These dimensions are four, three spatial dimensions (X, Y, and Z) and the Void resistant. This discussion is made following the elementary dimensions theory study that was peer-reviewed at the end of 2020, everything in the universe is made from four elementary dimensions.
Risk Prediction of Second Primary Endometrial Cancer in Obese Women: A Hospital-based Cancer Registry Study
Authors: Chang Chi-Chang , Chen Chun-Chia , Cheewakriangkrai Chalong , Chen Ying Chen , Yang Shun-Fa
Published: July 2021

Due to the high effectiveness of cancer screening and therapies, the diagnosis of second primary cancers (SPCs) has increased in women with endometrial cancer (EC). However, there’s no previous literature mentioned about adequate evidence to support screening for SPCs in endometrial cancer. This study was aimed to develop effective risk prediction models of second primary endometrial cancer in women with obesity (Body-mass index; BMI > 25) and this study includes datasets of the incidence of SPCs and the other risks of SPCs in 4480 primary cancer survivors by a hospital-based cancer registry database. In our study, we found the obesity played a key role in SPCs. There’re 10 independent variables used as predicting variables, which corelated to obesity should be monitored for the early detection of SPCs in endometrial cancer. In conclusion, it is a promising SPCs prediction. The proposed scheme can support the important influence of obesity and clinical data representations in all cases after primary treatments. Our results suggested that obesity is still a crucial risk factor to SPCs in endometrial cancer.
Listening Music in Reducing Anxiety for Regional Anesthesia Cases
Authors: Hamid Mohd Rahmat Bin Abd , Mansor Marzida Binti , Bin Zainalabdin Mohd Fitry
Published: July 2021

In this study, the effects of music therapy on anxiety for patients undergoing regional anaesthesia in an operating room was succinctly investigated. This investigation was largely based on the adapted Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score (HADS) and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S), of patients undergoing regional anaesthesia in an operating room. A randomized control trial was performed on 90 patients due for surgery. The selected patients for regional anaesthesia were allocated to either the music therapy group who listened to music using headphones for the entire surgery or the no-treatment control group. Based on the findings, it has been conclusively demonstrated that music can decrease the patient's anxiety level. According to the socio-demographic evaluation, elderly patients have the highest stress hormones levels when compared to young patients. Although elderly patients are more likely to choose religious songs to help them relax, cortisol analysis revealed an increase in cortisol levels among the elderly compared with younger patients. As a result, music is especially important to be delivered to elderly patients. Nonetheless, there is no restriction against administering music to elderly patients because evidence from the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score (HADS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) has shown that music helps to shift their attention away from pain and complications and makes them feel tranquil. Similarly, the HADS and modified Spielberger STAI (STAI-S) analyses demonstrate a substantial outcome for both groups, with respondents responding positively. The study found that listening to music during regional anaesthesia might help people feel less worried.
Analysing the Residential Market in Trójmiasto Using Self-Organizing Map
Authors: Aydin Olgun , Zielinski Krystian
Published: July 2021

Although the residential property market has strong connections with various sectors, such as construction, logistics, and investment, it works through different dynamics than do other markets; thus, it can be analysed from various perspectives. Researchers and investors are mostly interested in price trends, the impact of external factors on residential property prices, and price prediction. When analysing price trends, it is beneficial to consider multidimensional data that contain attributes of residential properties, such as number of rooms, number of bathrooms, floor number, total floors, and size, as well as proximity to public transport, shops, and banks. Knowing a neighbourhood's key aspects and properties could help investors, real estate development companies, and people looking to buy or rent properties to investigate similar neighbourhoods that may have unusual price trends. In this study, the self-organizing map method was applied to residential property listings in the Trójmiasto area of Poland, where the residential market has recently been quite active. The study aims to group together neighbourhoods and subregions to find similarities between them in terms of price trends and stock. Moreover, this study presents relationships between attributes of residential properties.
The Actualization of Characters and References in The Classic Arabic Literature Criticism
Authors: Haikal Yusuf
Published: July 2021

This study aims to give an overview, review and actualize referral sources in the literary criticism of classical Arabic along with the figures from the source of the referral, which is expected to help and enrich the knowledge and insight for learners criticism in Arabic literature. The method used is descriptive qualitative and the study of literature. Through this method the data and studies taken from various sources of literature are then described and presented in the form of words based on the focus of the book which became the main reference. From the discussion, it could be concluded that the scientific and the development of criticism in Arabic Literature in the classical, more precisely between the eighth century to the twelfth century, is the golden period of development in the scientific criticism in Arabic literature. Moreover, the four centuries was also born to a wide variety of artwork and writing a review or even find a theory and new things related to literary criticism. There are at least four books is the source of the referral (mashdar) literary criticism of classical Arabic that can be actualized and utilized as well as made the object of research to the development of scientific criticism in Arabic literature at the present time. The fourth book is Thabaqāt Fuchūlus-Syu'arā’, al-muwāzanah, al-badi’, and dalā'ilul i'jāz. The fourth book, and its author, is also a testament to the greatness of the development of criticism in Arabic literature in the classic, and has represented a wide range of novelty born of the development of scientific criticism in Arabic literature.
The Social Facts of 1982’s Lebanese War in A’tuna Tufuli Song by Remi Bandali: Riffaterre’s Semiotic Analysis
Authors: Insani Hermawati Putri Dian
Published: July 2021

This research aims to reveal the social facts that happened in 1982’s Lebanese War in A'tuna Tufuli’s song by Remi Bandali. This song explains the hope of children who affected by war. It relates to the incident when the song composed, namely the 1982’s Lebanese War between Israel and Palestinian refugees so there are social facts reflected in it. The disclosure of social facts in this research will be analyzed by Semiotic Riffaterre theory. The research method is hereustic and hermeneutic readings to explain the meaning in the lyrics of the song. After that, the meaning of the lyrics will be analyzed by model, variation, matrix and hypogram for every verse of the song to describe how the social facts exist in society. The research shows the data from the lyrics of A’Tuna Tufuli’s song by Remi Bandali is not only a hope for children, but as a reflection of cruelty and chaos of colonialism against society in the 1982’s Lebanese War.
The minimal length case of the Klein Gordon equation with hyperbolic cotangent potential using Nikivorof-Uvarof Method
Authors: Elviyanti Isnaini Lilis , Syukron Ahmad Aftah
Published: July 2021

The case of minimal length is applied for the Klein Gordon equation with hyperbolic cotangent potential. The Klein Gordon equation for minimal length case is solved used to approximate solution. The energy eigenvalue and wave function are investigated by the Nikivorof-Uvarof method.
Effect of multilayer structure parameters on magnetoimpedance ratio with low frequency measurements
Authors: Oktaria Vina , Putra Candra Tirta , Sutomo Artono Dwijo , Utari Utari , Purnama Budi
Published: July 2021

The magneto-impedance of the NiFe thin films is experimentally dependent on their structure. The multilayer structures of [NiFe/Cu]4 and [NiFe/Cu]2/Cu/[NiFe/Cu]2 on the meander structure PCB Cu substrate in this study were deposited using the electrodeposition method. The frequency was varied in order to determine its effect on the magneto-impedance ratio. The results of the magneto-impedance characterization measurement showed that the maximum MI ratio in the multilayer [NiFe/Cu]4 structure was 6.82% while in [NiFe/Cu]2/Cu/[NiFe/Cu]2 was 3.08% with a frequency of 100 kHz. The increase in the MI ratio in the low frequency range indicates that the MI ratio depends on the structure of the layer which is affected by the permeability of the magnetic material.
Photoacoustic tomography system based on Diode Laser to Imaging of some types of materials
Authors: Mitrayana Mitrayana , Cahyani Dara Cynthia Nur , Satriawan Mirza
Published: July 2021

Photoacoustic tomography imaging research has been conducted to distinguish several types of materials. The photoacoustic tomography imaging system used in this study uses a diode laser as a source of radiation and a condenser microphone as a detection tool. The sample is a combination of two types of materials, namely plasticine + iron wire, plasticine + cardboard, plasticine + mica plastic, and mica plastic + cardboard. Optimum setting of laser modulation frequency and duty cycle system to distinguish images from plasticine samples + iron wire and plasticine + cardboard, i.e., 19 kHz and 50%, while to recognize images from plasticine samples + mica plastic and mica plastic + cardboard, which is 19.5 kHz and 50%. The photoacoustic tomography image system used can detect and image the sample clearly, the striking color difference between one material, and another shows the difference in sound intensity.
Evaluation of geothermal potential in some parts of Bida Basin of Nigeria using Curie point depths and heat flow from spectral analysis of aeromagnetic data.
Authors: Tsepav Matthew Tersoo , Mallam Abu
Published: July 2021

The Centroid method of Spectral Depth analysis was used to evaluate the Curie point depth (CPD), Geothermal Gradient and Heat Flow in some parts of the Bida Basin of Nigeria with a view to determining the energy potential of the area. The reduced-to-pole aeromagnetic data was divided into 16 overlapping ensembles and Fast Fourier Transformed to decompose the anomalies into their energy and wavenumber components using Oasis montaj software. The radial power spectrum was calculated for each of the grid points with the locations of the centres of the ensembles and a plot of Energy spectrum versus frequency was carried out to generate two different gradients: s1 and s2 representing different depth source models. These gradients were used to evaluate the average depth to the top of the deepest crustal block, Zt, depth to the centroid of the deepest crustal block, Z0, CPD, Geothermal Gradient and Heat flow. From the results obtained, the CPD varied from 2.59 to 8.23 Km while the thermal gradient and heat flow in the area revealed values ranging from 70.45 to 224.15 oCKm-1 and 176.13 to 560.37mWm-2 respectively. The results of the contouring in conjunction with the CPD, geothermal gradient and the heat flow values have shown that the area has a greater energy potential in the south-eastern block of Katonkarfi, with shallow CPD and high geothermal gradient and heat flow. These results could be incorporated in the GIS and available geological, geophysical and geochemical information of the area to facilitate selection of the optimum site for energy exploration.
Factors in Building Employee Commitment: Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction at Bank Central Asia
Authors: Chandra Andoko , Saputra Andreas , Broto Anto , Pamungkas Dorotea , Nasution Khomensyah
Published: July 2021

This study aims to establish an understanding of specific factors in HR practices in BCA upon employee commitment and the role of job satisfaction as a mediating role. The study analyzed four factors with a sample of 409 employees in Bank Central Asia, Tbk. The researchers used regression analysis to investigate the hypothesis. The findings revealed that job enrichment and job training in Bank Central Asia were positively related to job satisfaction and employee commitment. Salary and job stability were found to be insignificant factors in job satisfaction. Job satisfaction mediates the effect of salary, job enrichment, and job training but not job stability. We hope to provide insight into the role of HR best practices in Bank Central Asia, Tbk, as one of the top-performing banks in Indonesia.
The The Effect Of Academic Supervision, Work Experience, Skills And Managerial Work Commitment In The Principal Elementary School State In Batam Riau Islands
Authors: Sarmini
Published: July 2021

This study aims to investigate the influence of the academic supervision, work experience, and a commitment to work towards the managerial skills of school principals. This study uses a quantitative approach using a survey method. Path analysis was used to analyze the data collected. The population in this study are all heads of public primary schools in the city of Batam totaling 143 principals. The number of samples taken in this study were 106 randomly selected people. The results showed that the managerial skills of school principals directly influenced by the academic supervision, work experience, and job commitment. The study also found that the work commitment is influenced by the academic supervision and work experience. Based on these findings it can be concluded that any changes occur in the principal managerial skills are influenced by the academic supervision, work experience, and job commitment. Therefore, the managerial skills of principals, academic supervision, work experience, and job commitment can be taken into consideration in strategic planning for the development of human resources in the education sector.
Political Behaviours of Internal Auditors in the Indonesian Public Organisation
Authors: Syaebani Muhammad , Merdekawati Annisa , Devina Monica , Primadini Dindha
Published: July 2021

Political behaviours are common in a workplace, including in a public organisation. However, political behaviours are like a double-edged sword. They could support the management, but on the other hand, they could also turn into a negative side which generates some drawbacks and inhibits the effectiveness of management. This research focuses on types, causes, impacts, and solutions of internal auditors’ political behaviours. We used the phenomenological methodology and qualitative approach. Interviews were conducted with ten auditors from various backgrounds to ensure the validity of the findings. This research revealed four main conclusions. First, there are two types of political behaviour, namely defensive political behaviour and impressive management. Second, the causes of political behaviour are individual and organisational. Third, the political behaviour could impact intrapersonal auditors, interpersonal relationship, and organisation as a whole. Fourth, this research indicates solutions to encounter the problems by improving the human resource system and organisational culture.
Measurements and geometry
Authors: Mazin Valery D
Published: July 2021

The paper is aimed at demonstrating the points of contact between measurements and geometry, which is done by modelling the main elements of the measurement process by the elements of geometry. It is shown that the basic equation for measurements can be established from the expression of projective metric and represents its particular case. Commonly occurring groups of functional transformations of the measured value are listed. Nearly all of them are projective transformations, which have invariants and are useful if greater accuracy of measurements is desired. Some examples are given to demonstrate that real measurement transformations can be dealt with via fractional-linear approximations. It is shown that basic metrological and geometrical categories are related, and a concept of seeing a multitude of physical values as elements of an abstract geometric space is introduced. A system of units can be reasonably used as the basis of this space. Two tensors are introduced in the space. One of them (the affinor) describes the interactions within the physical object, the other (the metric tensor) establishes the summation rule on account of the random nature of components.
Bilateral Distal Radius Fractures in a Patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Authors: Freedman Jonathan D. , Merkle Alexander N. , Iorio Matthew L.
Published: July 2021

Case:

Longitudinal follow-up of a 53-year-old woman with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) Type III and concurrent bilateral distal radius fractures is reported. She had a right-sided displaced fracture and a left-sided minimally displaced fracture. Operative management of the displaced fracture showed adequate healing in 10 weeks. The minimally displaced fracture failed nonoperative management but did adequately heal after operative intervention.

Conclusion:

Early surgical intervention of distal radius fractures may be considered in patients with severe OI, even in fractures with minimal displacement. This is likely particularly important with patients who are heavily reliant on their upper extremities for mobility.
Anatomical Repair of a Femoral-Sided Avulsion Fracture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Authors: Hasegawa Shoichi , Hayashi Masaya , Yoshimura Hideya , Ogiuchi Takashi
Published: July 2021

Case:

We report a rare case of femoral-sided avulsion fracture of both the anteromedial and posterolateral bundle attachments of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). We performed an arthroscopic double-bundle pull-out repair. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient had no deformity, laxity of the knee, and no limitations when engaging in various sports activities.

Conclusion:

An avulsion fracture of both the anteromedial and posterolateral bundle attachments is a rare injury. Arthroscopically assisted reduction and fixation demonstrated successful achievement of both bone union and good ACL function.
ГАРМОНИЗАЦИЯ АРХИТЕКТУРЫ СИСТЕМЫ ВПО В УСЛОВИЯХ ИНТЕГРАЦИИ РОССИИ В БОЛОНСКИЙ ПРОЦЕСС
Authors: ЕРЁМЕНКО Е.
Published: July 2021

Данная статья посвящена проблемам интеграции российской системы ВПО в Болонский процесс. В ней проведен анализ ключевых проблем, с которыми столкнулась российская система высшего профессионального образования на пути реализации принципов Болонской декларации, показаны основные направления модернизации ВПО, освещены цели проводимых реформ, выявлены социальные эффекты, получаемые в процессе реализации принципов Болонского процесса.
В статье предлагается перечень образовательных задач, которые необходимо решить российским вузам в целях гармонизация архитектуры высшего профессионального образования в рамках Болонской декларации.
FACTORS CAUSING REGIONAL DIFFERENTIATION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTORS IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Authors: Hursky V. , Dedul A.
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to study of the system of factors that cause regional differentiation of conditions for providing water supply services. National priorities and criteria for the development of water supply and sanitation sectors (WSS) of the Republic of Belarus are defined. The parameters of evaluation of the designated criteria for the development of WSS at the regional and national level. Factors of differentiation of conditions of development of water supply and sanitation sectors economy of the regions of the Republic of Belarus, causing regional features of their functioning and provision of the population with services of WSS are investigated.
ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE LIGHT INDUSTRY ENTERPRISE IN THE CONTEXT OF ROBOTIZATION
Authors: Serhiyevich T.
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the study of the economic security of light industry enterprises in the context of robotization through the prism of the principles underlying the formation of the competencies of specialists in the economic security of an industrial enterprise. Risks and threats to the economic security of the domestic light industry enterprises are revealed. It is shown how global trends in external and internal factors of the light industry and fashion industry contribute to the emergence of new risks and threats to the belarusian light industry. According to the results of the study, it was established that modern transformations of the economy and society contribute to the increase in risks and threats to the economic security of domestic light industry enterprises. In the conditions of the quick adaptation of world light industry leaders to the changes in the socio-economic landscape of the world economic system and individual national systems domestic enterprises are at risk of being on the technological periphery of the international division of labor. Actions aimed at depriving enterprises of the competitive advantages also can be considered as threats to the economic security and factors which shape these threats. Nowadays such actions can be carried out without a clear violation of the law. This fact explains the necessity of the professional economic security management of the enterprise. On the example of trends, risks and threats in the light industry, the conclusions that many risks and threats to the economic security of a country can be early identified and neutralized only at the enterprise level were confirmed. It is shown that many of the existing risks and threats to the economic security of light industry enterprises can be reduced due to digitalization and flexible robotization of the production and promotion.
Proceso de internacionalización para la empresa Cosméticos Belier CDS SAS
Authors: Vásquez-Rodríguez Julián Felipe , Hernández-Beltrán John Edison , Giraldo-Gómez Jenifer Lorena
Published: July 2021

Cosméticos Belier CDS SAS es una empresa colombiana, familiar y mediana dedicada a la producción y venta de productos cosméticos profesionales, enfocados en el cuidado de las manos, los pies y las uñas. Actualmente la empresa se encuentra interesada en llevar a cabo un proyecto de internacionalización debido al crecimiento constante del sector. Ante este panorama, la investigación pretende identificar un mercado potencial que contribuya al proceso de internacionalización de la empresa, analizando los riesgos y las amenazas que representa un mercado extranjero y las posibilidades de aumentar su adaptación y competitividad en un ambiente internacional. Para ello, se implementó una metodología mixta apoyada en tres fases: diagnóstico empresarial, identificación del producto estrella y selección de mercados. En estas se evaluaron variables microeconómicas y macroeconómicas de los países latinoamericanos, lo que arrojó como resultado que el país con mejor potencial para que la empresa empiece a exportar sus productos es México, ya que es un mercado que tiene una alta demanda de productos de belleza y cuenta con una baja participación de bienes cosméticos colombianos.
Ultrasound study of layer-specific strain and perfusion of left ventricular myocardium in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Authors: Tang Sha , Guan Lina , Mu Yuming
Published: July 2021

Purpose

To investigate the changes in deformation and myocardial microcirculation perfusion of left ventricular three-layer myocardium in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) by using speckle tracking imaging (STI) and myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE).
Methods

Twenty-four patients with DCM and 19 healthy controls were selected. Two-dimensional and MCE dynamic images of apical four-chamber, two-chamber, and three-chamber sections and left ventricular mitral valve, papillary muscle and apex sections were collected. The peak values of longitudinal strain (LS), circumferential strain (CS), cross-sectional area of a microvessel (A) and average myocardial microvascular lesion (β) were obtained by Qlab 10.8 workstation values, and myocardial blood flow (MBF) was calculated with A × β to evaluate the deformation and coronary microvascular perfusion of left ventricular three-layer myocardium.
Results

The brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), left ventricular mass index (LVMI), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVEDS), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV), left atrial volume index (LAVI), E peak in early diastolic period/A peak velocity in late diastolic period (E/A) and average E/e' in the DCM group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05); left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular fractional shortening (FS) rate, stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), cardiac index (CI), A peak, and the e' and a' velocities of both the lateral wall and interventricular septum were smaller than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The LS, CS, A, β, and A × β of the DCM group were all lower than those of the control group, The time to peak and the cardiac cycle required to reach the peak were longer than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The pattern of myocardial strain and perfusion among myocardial layers was subendocardial > middle > subepicardial. The correlation coefficients of LS with A, β, and A × β were − 0.500, -0.279 and − 0.190, respectively, and the correlation coefficients of CS with A, β, and A × β were − 0.383, -0.255 and − 0.208, respectively.
Conclusions

The deformation of the three-layer myocardium and coronary microcirculation perfusion in DCM patients were diffusely damaged from the endocardium to the epicardium, layer by layer. The longitudinal function of the left ventricular myocardium was closely related to changes in myocardial microcirculation perfusion. Echocardiography is helpful to evaluate myocardial blood flow and myocardial ischemia in patients with DCM.
Prediction of flyrock throw distance in quarries by variable selection procedures and ANFIS modelling technique
Authors: Hudaverdi Turker
Published: July 2021

This study suggests application of variable reduction procedures for flyrock prediction. It was aimed to create robust and non-complex predictive models. Eleven operational blast parameters and rock mass properties were measured in an aggregate quarry. Dominant parameters for flyrock occurrence were determined by multivariate statistical methods. Two parallel ANFIS models were developed for flyrock prediction. The first ANFIS model was constructed based on the results of stepwise regression. Burden-hole diameter ratio, in-situ block size and specific charge are the input parameters of ANFIS 1. The second ANFIS model was created based on the results obtained by factor analysis. Burden-hole diameter ratio, bench height- burden ratio, number of holes and charge weight are used as input parameters for ANFIS 2. The calculated mean absolute percentage errors are lower than eight percent for the ANFIS predictions. The median absolute errors are lower than 5 meters. The study also investigates alternative accuracy measures to evaluate forecasting performance. Standardized errors, normalized errors and Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) were found to be useful for model validation. It is concluded that more than a single model can be created for a specific site. Pre-statistical analysis for variable reduction increases performance of the predictive models. Burden appeared to be a significant parameter for flyrock throw.
Five-Year Outcomes of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Prostate Cancer-The Largest Experience in China
Authors: Zhao Xianzhi , Ye Yusheng , Yu Haiyan , Jiang Lingong , Cheng Chao , Guo Xueling , Ju Xiaoping , Zhu Xiaofei , Zhang Huojun
Published: July 2021

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of SBRT for localized prostate cancer (PCa). Moreover, it is the largest-to-date pilot study to report 5-year outcomes of SBRT for localized PCa from China.
Methods

In this retrospective study, 133 PCa patients in our center were treated by SBRT with CyberKnife (Accuray) from October 2012 to July 2019. Follow-up was performed every 3 months for evaluations of efficacy and toxicity. Biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS) and toxicities were assessed using the Phoenix definition and the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v.5.0 respectively. Factors predictive of bPFS were identified with COX regression analysis.
Results

133 patients (10 low-, 21 favorable intermediate-, 31 unfavorable intermediate-, 45 high-, and 26 very high risk cases on the basis of the NCCN risk classification) with a median age of 76 years (range: 54–87 years) received SBRT. The median dose was 36.25Gy (range: 34-37.5Gy) in 5 fractions. Median follow-up time was 57.7 months (3.5–97.2 months). The overall 5-year bPFS rate was 83.6% for all patients. The 5-year bPFS rate of patients with low-, favorable intermediate-, unfavorable intermediate-, high-, and very high risk PCa was 87.5%, 95.2%, 90.5%, 86.3%, and 61.6% respectively. Urinary symptoms were all alleviated after SBRT. All the patients tolerated SBRT with only 1 (0.8%) and 1 (0.8%) patient reporting grade-3 acute and late genitourinary (GU) toxicity, respectively. There were no grade 4 toxicities. Gleason score (P < 0.001, HR = 7.483, 95%CI: 2.686–20.846) was the independent predictor of bPFS rate after multivariate analysis
Conclusion

SBRT is an efficient and safe treatment modality for localized PCa with high 5-year bPFS rates and acceptable toxicities.
On induced map f# in fuzzy set theory and its applications to fuzzy continuity
Authors: Kaur Sandeep , Goyal Nitakshi
Published: July 2021

In this paper, we introduce # image of a fuzzy set which gives a induced map f # corresponding to any function f : X → Y , where X and Y are crisp sets. With this, we present a new vision of studying fuzzy continuous mappings in fuzzy topological spaces where fuzzy continuity explains the term of closeness in the mathematical models. We also define the concept of fuzzy saturated sets which helps us to prove some new characterizations of fuzzy continuous mappings in terms of interior operator rather than closure operator.
Weaning and Extubation Assisted with Conversational Hypnosis : A Systematic Review
Authors: Wormser Johan , Romanet Christophe , Bellaïche Aurel , Philippart François
Published: July 2021

Background : Patients admitted in intensive care units often receive mechanical ventilation. Prior to extubation, weaning process could be a major cause of dyspnea and anxiety in awake intubated patients. Hypnosis is commonly used to manage anxiety and pain. Our hypothesis is that hypnosis would decrease stress during the weaning and extubation process. Methods: This systematic review follows PRISMA Guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020171445). Web of Science, MEDLINE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched until 11 March 2020. We included all interventional trials assessing hypnotherapy for intubated patients whom were undergoing weaning or extubation. Two of the authors independently screened studies, extracted data and assessed risk of bias from identified trials. Results: One study fulfilled our selection. This case series included 2 patients. Eleven sessions were completed. Dyspnea was not assessed/reported. Hypnotherapy decreased anxiety during the weaning process from a median of 1 point (Interquartile Range: 1.0-2.5). Increase in oxygen saturation is also reported. There was no evidence of neither an anxiety reduction or an oxygen saturation improvement. This is due to the scarcity of publication and the methodological design of the one selected study. Conclusions: We cannot conclude whether or not hypnosis could be recommended in the weaning process of intubated patients. Further studies are needed to assess hypnosis effects. Registration: The present systematic review was registered in the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) under registration number CRD42020171445.
Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Vulnerable Population of Bangladesh
Authors: Mahmud Sakib , Zubayer Sayed Arafat , Eshtiak Ahmed , Ahmed Ibrahim , Nasim Mahmudul Hossain
Published: July 2021

This study aims to find out the Economic condition of the vulnerable population of Bangladesh in the COVID-19 situation. This study uses the primary data of 203 respondents who were collected from all around Bangladesh using convenience and purposive sampling. In this study, a comparison of expected income in the COVID-19 situation is made with the pre-COVID-19 situation using Welch two-sample t-test, and the possible impact on Expenditure and Savings was discovered using OLS estimation. Descriptive analysis is also included considering the key economic variable of the respondents. This study finds a significant drop in income due to COVID19 and infers that it will cause both drop-in expenditure and monthly savings, and gives an overall idea of the situation of vulnerable people in the COVID-19 situation. This study can help the stakeholders to understand the situation of the vulnerable population of Bangladesh due to COVID-19.