bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of digital transformation on employee engagement at Ceylon Electricity Board in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
Authors: Thileepan J. , Raveendran T.
Published: October 2022

Most of the organizations in the present complex business era have understood the dynamic environment of business and focus on how information technologies are creating digital transformation. To meet the challenges of digital transformation, business firms require greatly encouraged, motivated, and engaged employees at all the level of business processes. In this study, an effort was made to examine the digital transformation and its impact on employee engagement. A sample of 273 staff were selected from Ceylon Electricity Board in Northern Province of Sri Lanka using stratified random sampling method. In this study, an explanatory research design was employed in a cross-sectional time horizon and a survey method was used. The variables were measured using standard questionnaires. Correlation and regression analyses were performed to identify the association between the variables and ANOVA and Independent sample t-test were performed to compare means. The study revealed that the dimensions of digital transformation namely customer service, operational efficiency and business modelling positively impact employee engagement. The research provides useful understandings for administrators to realize the connection among digital transformation and employee engagement and how far each of the dimensions of digital transformation contributes to increase employee engagement. Based on the results, recommendations are made to enhance the employee engagement in the workplace.
Drivers of intention to adopt hybrid working model: Evidence from executives and above level employees in the selected apparel manufacturing enterprises in Sri Lanka
Authors: Liyanage H. , Galhena B. L.
Published: October 2022

Hybrid working arrangement received significant popularity during the post COVID - 19 era as travel restrictions and social distancing moved remote working from an option to a necessity. Employees generally resist accepting changes as they are willing to stick with the status quo which is more comfortable. Thus, stimulating employees for adopting a hybrid working model becomes a challenging task and scholars’ and practitioners’ attention is received on the phenomenon of hybrid working model adoption behaviors of the organization and employees. However, the phenomenon is underexplored in the context of an emerging economy. This study aims at identifying the determinants of intention to adopt hybrid working model by the executive and above-level employees of the Sri Lankan apparel industry. The model was developed using the UTAUT model. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire from the sample of 101 executives and above-level employees from the three leading apparel companies in Sri Lanka. A stratified sampling technique was used while the list of employee details provided by the administrative officers of the three apparel firms was taken as the sample frame of the study. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis and the findings revealed that performance expectancy; effort expectancy, and social influence explained the intention to adopt the hybrid working model. This study contributes to the theory by enhancing the understanding of HWM adoption behavior of employees in developing economies as the study identifies drivers of HWM adoption behavior of the executives and above-level employees in the apparel sector specifically in Sri Lanka. The study found that the UTAUT model explains only 38 percent of the variance of the intention to adopt HWM. This indicates that some variables which have not been specified in the model have an impact on determining the HWM adoption behavior of the employees. Thus, future studies are opened up for further development of the research model.
The Association Between Access to Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services Activations for Sport-Related Injuries
Authors: Hirschhorn Rebecca M. , Huggins Robert A. , Mensch James M. , Dompier Thomas P. , Rudisill Caroline , Yeargin Susan W.
Published: October 2022

Context

Having athletic trainers (ATs) employed at secondary schools is associated with improved preparedness for sport-related emergencies. Utilization of emergency medical services (EMS) with different access to athletic training services remains unknown.

Objective

Compare the incidence of EMS activations for sport-related injuries between zip-codes with varying access to athletic training services.

Design

Descriptive epidemiology study.

Setting

Data were obtained from the National EMS Information System and the Athletic Training Location and Services Project.

Patients or Other Participants

Zip-codes where 9-1-1 EMS activations for sport-related injuries among individuals 13–18 years old occurred.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Incidence of EMS activations, athletic training service level (NONE, PART, FULL), athletic training employment model (independent contractor, IC; medical or university facility, MUF; school district, SD; mixed employment models, MIX) for each zip-code.

Results

There were 2.8±3.5 EMS activations per zip-code (range 1–81, n=4,923). Among zip-codes where at least 1 AT was employed (n=2,228), 3.73% (n=83) were IC, 30.83% (n=687) were MIX, 27.24% (n=607) were SD, and 38.20% (n=851) were MUF. Compared to SD, MUF had a 10.8% lower incidence of EMS activations (95%CI: 0.817, 0.974, p=0.010). IC (IRR: 0.920, 95%CI: 0.758, 1.118, p=0.403) and MIX (IRR: 0.996, 95% CI: 0.909, 1.091, p=0.932) were not significantly different from SD. Service level was calculated for 3,834 zip-codes, with 19.5% (n=746) NONE, 46.2% (n=1,771) PART, and 34.4% (n=1,317) FULL. Compared to NONE, FULL (IRR: 1.416, 95%CI: 1.308, 1.532, p<0.001) and PART (IRR: 1.368, 95%CI: 1.268, 1.476, p<0.001) had higher incidences of EMS activations.

Conclusions

Local access to athletic training services is associated with an increased utilization of EMS for sport-related injuries among secondary school aged individuals, potentially indicative of improved identification and triage of sport-related emergencies the area. The difference in EMS utilization between employment models may represent the presence of different policies and procedures for sport-related emergencies.
Introducing Flipped Classroom to Teach Basic Life-Support to First-Phase MBBS Students in a Medical College of West Bengal
Authors: Chaudhuri Arunima , Ghosh Tapas , Saldanha Daniel
Published: October 2022

Introduction:

Basic life support (BLS) consists of a number of medical procedures provided to patients with life-threatening conditions of the body and there exists a significant lack of knowledge regarding the signs and risk factors associated with serious medical conditions among medical students. The present study was conducted to evaluate a module for teaching BLS to first MBBS students using the flipped classroom method.

Methodology:

The present study was conducted among first-phase MBBS students after taking institutional ethical clearance and informed consent of participants. Students of 2021–2022 were included in a WhatsApp group and YouTube videos were posted on the group where demonstrations of BLS were done and the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation was discussed. Students were then divided into groups of twenty and each group was asked to make a PowerPoint presentation which they had to present in live sessions and demonstrate the procedure. Students joined an online BLS Certification Course. Feedback was taken from students and faculty members and a program evaluation at Kirkpatrick's level 1 was done.

Results:

Two hundred students participated in the study. The mean ± standard deviation of marks obtained by students in the certification program was 87.67 ± 5.87 and posttest scores were significantly better as compared to pretest scores. Students and faculty members were satisfied with the program.

Conclusions:

The BLS module introduced in the Foundation Course using the flipped classroom at the beginning of the first phase of the MBBS course enabled the students to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required.
A Study to Evaluate the Outcomes of Hypothyroidism on Serum Potassium Levels in an Urban Female Population of Eastern India
Authors: Koner Samarjit , Chaudhuri Arunima
Published: October 2022

Background:

The association between thyroid dysfunction and electrolyte imbalance may result in significant morbidity. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of hypothyroidism on serum potassium levels in an urban female population of Eastern India.

Materials and Methods:

The present study was conducted in a peripheral Medical College in West Bengal for 12 months after taking Institutional Ethical Clearance and informed consent of the participants. One hundred and fifty hypothyroid females were included in the study group and one hundred participants were included as a control. The participants of both groups were age-matched. Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine 4 (FT4) levels were estimated by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method and serum potassium was estimated by ion-selective electrode. Unpaired t-test and correlation coefficient were used for the analysis of data.

Results:

Hypokalemia was observed in 23 participants among the 150 hypothyroid females included in the study (15.33%). There was a significant difference in TSH (P < 0.00001), FT4 (P < 0.00001), and potassium levels (P = 0.000031) between the study and control groups. Serum potassium levels were strongly negatively correlated with TSH levels (r = −0.7356, P < 0.00001), the R
2 value of 54.11%, and positively correlated with FT4 levels (r = 0.224, P = 0.005859).

Conclusions:

15.33% of hypothyroid females included in the study had hypokalemia and serum potassium levels were significantly less in hypothyroid females as compared to euthyroid controls and serum potassium levels were negatively correlated with TSH levels. Serum electrolyte estimation may be of considerable importance in the management of hypothyroid individuals and needs to be considered and may help to prevent further possible complications.
Assessment of Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes Mellitus among the Adult Population in the Campus of Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar
Authors: Samantara Chandan , Mohanty Soumya Sucharita , Panda Prem Sagar , Nayak Smruti Ranjan
Published: October 2022

Background:

Diabetes mellitus, a lifestyle disease, is a 21st-century global health emergency, with a global prevalence projection of 537 million (10.5%) in 2021 and is the 7th largest cause of mortality. As a result, the study was carried out to analyze the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its associated risk factors in the adult population.

Materials and Methods:

This 5-month institutional-based cross-sectional study on 410 randomly selected individuals was done on the campus of Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital in Bhubaneswar among the adult population aged more than or equal to 18 years.

Results:

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was determined to be 15.6% in the current study, with 58 (8.8%) individuals having impaired fasting glucose and 14.1% having impaired glucose tolerance. Diabetes mellitus prevalence increased gradually as people got older. Males had a higher prevalence (19.3%), which was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Diabetes was found to be statistically significant with the following risk factors: alcohol intake, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, body mass index, waist circumference, and blood pressure (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Diabetes mellitus is prevalent in the research area, and the current study has found the association of various modifiable risk factors with diabetes. Effective intervention methods, if implemented at this point, can help to reduce the disease's burden on the individual, family, and community.
Theater in Medical Education
Authors: Shrivastava Saurabh RamBihariLal , Shrivastava Prateek Saurabh
Published: October 2022

The knowledge and skills expected of medical graduates upon completion of their undergraduate training are extremely vast and dynamic. Medicine has to be acknowledged as a combination of science and art, with science appealing to the scientific minds, while art encourages creativity and curiosity. The use of theater in medical education is not new by any means and has been extremely useful to help medical students to understand various life-threatening scenarios and settings that require medical humanities incorporation. To conclude, considering the complexities involved in the clinical training of a medical graduate student, it is our responsibility to adopt innovative teaching-learning methods. The use of theater in medical education delivery has been associated with developing many attributes of the hidden curriculum, including empathy, self-awareness, professionalism, and communication skills. The need of the hour is to acknowledge the potential of theater and integrate it with the existing curriculum to optimize the training of medical students.
Awareness of Antibiotic Resistance among Medical Students in Kerala State, India
Authors: Reena Anju P. , Ittyachen Abraham M.
Published: October 2022

Background:

Antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon, but its misuse has expedited resistance. One of the best measures to tackle antibiotic resistance in the community would be to educate medical students and create awareness among them regarding antibiotic resistance. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of awareness of antibiotic resistance among undergraduate medical students and to determine the factors affecting the awareness.

Materials and Methods:

This is a cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire among undergraduate medical students from the 1st year to the 4th year.

Results:

Three hundred and fifty-four undergraduate medical students from the 1st year to the 4th year were enrolled. More than 80% of students were from the 18–22-year age group, and more than half were female. Only 56.2% of participants had adequate awareness of antibiotic resistance. The academic year was not significantly associated with the awareness. Age and gender also had no significant association. Parent's education, parent's occupation, parents being medical practitioners and family income also had no significant association.

Conclusion:

Awareness levels regarding antibiotic resistance among medical students were slightly above 50%. Moreover, it seems to be a worldwide phenomenon too. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the practices and attitudes regarding the same. A “catch them young” policy would be a good step to tackle antimicrobial resistance at its inception itself. Moreover, it should start at the local level. Similar studies can be conducted among medical practitioners and health-care workers and at the community level.
Digital technologies in legal proceedings: foreign experience
Authors: Соловьев А.А.
Published: October 2022

Автор исследует зарубежный опыт применения различных цифровых технологий в судопроизводстве. В статье рассматриваются различные научные подходы к данной проблеме и предпосылки внедрения информационных технологий в судебную деятельность, приводятся примеры использования судами технических средств сложного интеллектуализированного правового поиска, а также особых альтернативных форм разрешения споров. Отдельно автор останавливается на перечне основных цифровых, а также иных технологических и связанных с ними организационных решений, внедренных (внедряемых) в судопроизводстве. В заключение делается вывод о том, что кумулятивный аспект развития новейших технологий порождает различные проблемы, которые необходимо решать, чтобы в полной мере воспользоваться открывающимися возможностями.

The author explores foreign experience in the use of various digital technologies in legal proceedings. The article discusses various scientific approaches to this problem and the prerequisites for the introduction of information technologies in judicial activities, provides examples of the use by courts of technical means of complex intellectualized legal search, as well as special alternative forms of dispute resolution. Separately, the author dwells on the list of the main digital, as well as other technological and related organizational solutions implemented (implemented) in legal proceedings. In conclusion, it is concluded that the cumulative aspect of the development of new technologies gives rise to various problems that need to be addressed in order to take full advantage of the opportunities that open up.
Lima: Ciudad de Maricones
Authors: Galdo-González Diego
Published: October 2022

¿Cómo entender los significados de las prácticas sexuales maricas en Lima, Perú entre la década de los cincuenta y los setenta, desde una perspectiva interseccional?  Esta tesis busca articular una primera narrativa histórica de las experiencias de los maricones en Lima entre las décadas de 1950 y 1970. Partiendo de seis entrevistas orales, ocho novelas, dos canciones, un corto, un blog y diez ediciones de una guía de viaje, que contribuyen a debates sobre las tensiones entre la identidad y los comportamientos sexuales, la intersección de raza y clase en procesos identitarios, y el espacio urbano. Las existencias maricas entre los cincuenta y los setenta pueden ser entendidas como comportamientos de inversión de género que planteaban a los maricones como las parejas femeninas y complementarias de «hombres» o «machos». Cualquier hombre podía participar en relaciones homosexuales, desde casi cualquier lugar, pero el significado que le atribuían (o no) a estos comportamientos dependía de su identidad de raza, clase y género. Quienes se comportaban femeninamente podían adquirir una identidad de maricones, mientras que sus parejas masculinas podían permanecer como «hombres».
Huanta, Pamplona y Cobriza: tres casos de represión en el gobierno militar de Velasco Alvarado (1968-1971)
Authors: Santistevan Alejandro
Published: October 2022

El gobierno de Juan Velasco (1968-1975) es normalmente distinguido por su discurso humanista y populista de las experiencias dictatoriales, donde la doctrina de seguridad nacional se materializó en una política represiva de persecución a la izquierda. Este artículo trata de estudiar las luchas políticas concretas que tuvo que enfrentar el gobierno y la represión que desplegó para aplastar la disidencia, especialmente de la «ultraizquierda». El objetivo de este artículo es presentar tres casos de represión: Huanta, Pamplona y Cobriza a través de las actas del consejo de ministros y las publicaciones Oiga y Caretas; asimismo, analizar el proceso de toma de decisiones y justificación de la violencia estatal.  Esta revisión mostrará que el gobierno no tenía una idea unitaria sobre el uso de la represión, ya que la violencia durante esta época siguió un patrón de larga duración y, en ese sentido, finalmente la represión se impuso como hábito y marcó la conflictiva relación entre el sindicalismo magisterial y minero con el gobierno militar de Velasco.
Of Hypocrites, Whores, and Holy Animal Bones. Polemical Comparisons and the Invective Mode in Early Reformation Disputes
Authors: Kästner Alexander
Published: October 2022

This article aims to illustrate how a pervasively invective mode of communication was pivotal for early Reformation disputes. For this purpose, it explores, first, specific techniques of polemical comparison used in invective communication. Second, it analyses the relation between a broader transregional public discourse and debates at the local level. Some of the sources examined in this article, for instance a handwritten pasquinade whose anonymous author fiercely criticized a Franciscan preacher, as well as a creatively adapted letter of indulgence, are new to Reformation research. The objective here is to outline decisive and entangled aspects of (semi-)public communication between 1520 and 1524. In order to do so, I focus on the beginning of early Reformation conflicts, their ongoing volatility, and their performative zenith, along the border of two of the most important German territories at the time—the Ernestine Electorate and the Albertine Duchy of Saxony.
Effects of single-walled carbon nanotubes and steel fiber on recycled ferrochrome filled electrical conductive mortars
Authors: DEHGHANPOUR Heydar , DOĞAN Fatih , SUBAŞI Serkan , MARAŞLI Muhammed
Published: October 2022

The production of electrically conductive concrete was introduced years ago among construction materials, generally for anti-icing. The present study investigates the electrical, mechanical, dynamic, and microstructural properties of recycled ferrochrome filled cementitious mortars, containing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and steel fiber. 7, 14, and 28-day non-destructive and 28-day compressive and bending tests of cementitious conductive mortars obtained from five different mixtures were performed. Two-point uniaxial method was used to determine the electrical conductivity properties of the samples. The damping ratio of the samples was obtained by performing dynamic resonance tests. Ultrasound pulse velocity (UPV) and Leeb hardness tests were performed as other non-destructive testing methods. Microstructure analysis at the interfaces of conductive concrete samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), EDS (Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). According to the experimental results, all data agreed and confirmed each other. When SWCNT is used in combination with steel fiber, the conductive mortar samples exhibited reasonable conductivity, while their mechanical properties turned out to below.
Liberación en los encubiertos del sur
Authors: Rodríguez Milagros Elena , Maestre José Gregorio Lemus
Published: October 2022

En la línea titulada: Paulo Freire: el andariego de la utopía en las transmetodologías, se ubica la investigación para cumplir con objetivo complejo de analizar liberación en los encubiertos del sur en el regreso del legado Paulo Freire a la convivencia con los oprimidos. Se declara en la reconstrucción con la deconstrucción rizomática como transmétodo, y se promueve despertar las mentes, reformar el pensamiento, des-ligarlos de las falsas políticas gubernamentales que los engañan, hablamos de los oprimidos; de los desprotegidos de la vida, es volver con Paulo Freire a la fe y amor por los oprimidos, a la concientización-concienciación que es posible emergen con la educación liberador, con las conversaciones amenas con el dialogo-dialectico a la liberación de sus dolorosas realidades coloniales; es volver a creer en su propio potencial tal cual Paulo Freire lo hizo, e ínsito y dirigió su propia historia y liberación.
Gênero e educação escolar
Authors: Fortunato Ivan
Published: October 2022

Este ensaio, busca elementos para entender melhor a relação gênero e educação escolar. Trata-se de uma escrita que pinça passagens colhidas da literatura especializada, com o objetivo de tracejar o contexto sobre o qual se pode discutir questões mais profundas sobre gênero, escola e docência. Assim, o objetivo geral deste escrito é delinear argumentos a favor da educação escolar como forma de compreensão-reflexão-ação para combater, quiçá superar, o binarismo social mulher-homem, gerador de tantos preconceitos e redutor de tantos Direitos Humano.
Uso de vídeos em atividades de divulgações científica sobre buracos negros e ondas gravitacionais
Authors: Pereira Neto João , Teixeira Ricardo Roberto Plaza
Published: October 2022

Esta pesquisa analisou a utilização didática de apresentações audiovisuais de divulgação científica para o ensino de temas de astronomia, tais como buracos negros e ondas gravitacionais, nas quais foram usados vídeos de curta duração e cenas de filmes e de documentários. A investigação realizada caracterizou-se como exploratória e qualitativa, mediante um processo interrogativo e reflexivo, buscando compreender os fatos observados com o intuito de apontar para novas possibilidades para a educação científica. As ações de divulgação científica realizadas indicaram um grande interesse dos alunos por temas de astronomia e astrofísica.
Academic discipline as predictor of electronic information resources use by undergraduates of public universities in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Babarinde Bilikis Adefunke
Published: October 2022

The importance of electronic information resources (EIRs) for academic activities has been widely acknowledged. Despite its overwhelming benefits, reports have shown that undergraduates of public universities in Southwestern Nigeria exhibit low use of EIRs and this adversely affects their studies. Studies concentrated more on ICT literacy skills than academic discipline (AD) as a factor that influences electronic information resources (EIRs) use. The study, therefore, was carried out to examine academic discipline as a predictor of electronic information resources (EIRs) use by undergraduates of public universities in southwestern Nigeria. The survey design of the correlational type was adopted. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used. Five states (Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos) were purposively selected in southwestern Nigeria. The purposive sampling technique was used to select eight public universities with four common academic faculties (science, engineering/technology, arts/humanities and social science) in the selected states. The proportionate to size sampling technique was used to select 1378 undergraduates across the faculties. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson product moment correlation. Findings from the study revealed the distribution of academic disciplines of undergraduates according to Biglan model as: hard pure (20.0%), hard applied (23.6%), soft pure (29.9%) and soft applied (24.6%). The EIRs were prominently used for classwork/assignment, project writing, knowledge update, group/individual practical works and tutorials. The frequency of use of electronic information resources by undergraduates in universities in Southwestern Nigeria is high (Weighted mean = 3.41). A majority of the undergraduates accessed e-databases, web 2.0, e-books, library website, the internet and e-mail both at home and campus environment. The study also revealed that academic discipline significantly predicted electronic information resources use by undergraduates in universities in Southwestern, Nigeria(F=8.088, P < .001). Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that institutional policies supporting the use of electronic information resources for academic activities across various academic disciplines by undergraduates of public universities in Southwestern Nigeria, should be implemented.
Assessing the adoption of knowledge acquisition practices in selected Northwestern Nigerian federal university libraries
Authors: Fakandu Ali Muhammed , Wamae Peter
Published: October 2022

Knowledge acquisition practices entails acquiring knowledge from documents, training, mentoring, conferences, interactions, experts and the use of information and communication technology facilities among others There is limited evidence of the adoption of knowledge acquisition practice in Northwestern Nigerian federal university libraries. The purpose of this study was to establish whether Northwestern Nigerian federal university libraries have adopted knowledge acquisition practices (KAP). This study applied descriptive research and had a target population of three hundred and ninety-three (393) librarians and the sample size of the study was 191. Both questionnaire and interview schedule were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used in analyzing the data collected while tables, and charts were used for tabulation and presentation. The study found out that tacit knowledge was acquired from seminars, conferences, workshops, research collaborations among others while explicit knowledge was acquired through documents and ICT tools. The study recommends the acquisition of tacit knowledge through sponsorship to enable librarians acquire tacit knowledge in research collaboration and formal training.
Electronic customer relationship management in commercial banks in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Yacob Haliso , Adedayo Omonori Abayomi
Published: October 2022

The advent of ICT has compelled banks to embrace electronic customer relationship management (E-CRM) in order to strengthen customers’ relationships and increase profits, satisfaction, and loyalty. The continual and rapid growth of information and communication technology (ICT) in Ondo State, Nigeria, improves and promotes customers’ relationships with commercial banks, as well as the operations and services supplied by the banking sector. Many financial institutions have adopted the motto "customers are kings/queens" strategy by transforming their corporate environment and incorporating various sorts of ICT into their customer’s relationships. The purpose of this paper is to obtain a better understanding of electronic customer relationship management in commercial banks in Nigeria's Ondo state.
Mamíferos en petroglifos del valle de Mascota, México
Authors: Cupul-Magaña Fabio G. , Mountjoy Joseph B.
Published: October 2022

El valle de Mascota es una región del centro occidente de México, donde se han registrado 4.042 petroglifos individuales, de los que aproximadamente 305 han sido denominados genéricamente como “animales”. Los glifos datan del año 1 al 1.600 d.C. Se seleccionaron 38 petroglifos zoomorfos para, con base en sus características morfológicas, identificar las especies de mamíferos representadas.  Se inventariaron al menos seis especies: coatí Nasua narica, venado cola blanca Odocoileus virginianus, felino (huellas de puma Puma concolor o jaguar Panthera onca), coyote Canis latrans, perro doméstico Canis lupus familiaris, zorra gris Urocyon cinereoargenteus y armadillo de nueve bandas Dasypus novemcinctus. Se comenta el significado etnográfico de los mamíferos representados en el arte rupestre del valle de Mascota (presas, deidades, como parte de ritos). Asimismo, algunos petroglifos probablemente representen eventos específicos de comportamiento e historia natural de los mamíferos de la región.
A Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Performance of Machine Learning Models on Probability of Loan Default
Authors: Hahami Ely , Piper Doug
Published: October 2022

There has been a recent increase in the implementation of machine learning algorithms to predict the credit risk of prospective loan applicants. This meta-analysis aims to contribute to the small but growing research on the effects of algorithmic lending. Specifically, we compare the performance of the Logistic Regression (LR) model and Random Forest (RF) model in predicting loan default (PD). Using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve as a measure of aggregate machine learning model performance, we ultimately find convincing evidence that the RF model is more accurate than the logit model in PD (p-value=0.029, α = 0.01). These results have major implications for banks and financial firms as mortgage lending transitions into the FinTech era.
The Immediate and Long-Term Impact of Free Glasses Clinics in the Los Angeles Area
Authors: Heur Anna , Yim Cindi
Published: October 2022

While glasses are essential to proper vision for millions, more than 250,000 Los Angeles residents in need of glasses have failed to obtain them. To combat this issue, three free glasses clinics utilizing donated glasses were implemented at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center (LAC+USC) from November 2021 to March 2022. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of free glasses on patients. Patients who received free glasses completed primary surveys, which determined the cause behind the inaccessibility to glasses and the difficulty of life without glasses. Secondary surveys were conducted 90 days (Group 1), 150 days (Group 2), or 210 days (Group 3) after the clinic to determine the longer-term impact of free glasses. Of the 320 respondents, cost prevented 68% of patients from obtaining glasses, and patients’ daily activities without glasses were significantly harder as a result (difficulty of 3.63 out of 5). Upon receiving glasses, patients reported an improvement of 4.51 out of 5 in vision. After the allotted period, 83% of Group 1, 69% of Group 2, and 65% of Group 3 reported continue glasses use. Across all three groups, patients reported an improvement of 4.72 out of 5 in improvement of daily activities. While donated glasses did not always match patients’ prescriptions exactly, they increased ease of basic tasks (reading, walking and driving) for patients. This model could be adopted in hospitals serving patient populations where cost is a barrier.
PENERAPAN EDUTAINMENT DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN EKSPLORATIF ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Setiawati Eka , Aprilyati R Suci , Fajarwati Ayu , Yusdiana Yusdiana
Published: October 2022

The type of research used was a class action on the subject of a kober and nisa group's 14 children. This type of study is the classroom action study that is focused on a classroom or classroom action called the risearch classroom. The data gathering tool consists of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis of class action research is carried out in a series of steps with multiple cycles, in a cycle of four stages of planning, execution of actions, observation, and reflection. The precautionary activities that led to the study produced data that the average value of new people's exploration capabilities reached 27.41%. Action in research of this ability to explore is carried out in two cycles. Based on cycle ii, the average child's ability has reached an 85.28%. These developments have reached success indicators where research is said to be successful when it reaches 76%. Thus, the study may be said to be successful.
The Use of Poster Media to Enhance Student Learning Outcomes in Descriptive Text Writing
Authors: Jannah Raudhatul , Fona Zahara , Fakhriah Fakhriah , Khaira Niswatul
Published: October 2022

This research reported observations regarding students' learning activities. The results of the study revealed that most students did not enjoy the learning process and yet become passive learners. This can be driven by several aspects, particularly the employment of conventional methods by teachers during the class, and the media exploited was not engaging. Thus, this study proposed a resolution to construct learning activities more engaged. This study suggested that the application of poster media can be an alternative to enhance students' learning outcomes in Writing Descriptive Text topic, particularly at the junior high school (SMPN 1). The data sources in this study were seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Darul Aman (The academic year 2021/2022). Data compiled from students comprise data on the results of written tests carried out at the end of each cycle, non-tests, including observation sheets, and interviews. The data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis.
Ruhsal Bozuklukları Olan Bireylere Bakım Verenlerde Bilişsel Esneklik, Empatik Eğilim ve Hastalık Yükü
Authors: DEMİRDEN Ayşe , SARIKOÇ Gamze
Published: October 2022

Araştırmanın örneklemini Ocak 2021-Ocak 2022 tarihleri arasında Ankara’da bir üniversite hastanesinin psikiyatri servisinde yatarak tedavi alan ve araştırmaya dahil olma kriterlerini karşılayan 45 bakım veren birey oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın verileri; ‘Katılımcı Bilgi Formu’, ‘Bilişsel Esneklik Ölçeği’, ‘Empatik Eğilim Ölçeği’ ve ‘Hastalık Yükü Ölçeği’ veri toplama araçları kullanılarak araştırmacılar tarafından yüz yüze toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen verilerin analizi için Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik Paket Programı (SPSS Inc. Chicago,IL,USA) 22.0 kullanılmıştır. Tanımlayıcı veriler ortalama, standart sapma, sayı ve yüzde ile belirtilmiştir. Verilerin normal dağılıma uyum sağlayıp sağlamadıkları test edilmiş ve normal dağılıma uyum göstermemesi nedeniyle gruplar arası karşılaştırmalarda Mann-Whitney U Testi ve Kruskal Wallis Testi kullanılmıştır. Veriler arasındaki ilişkilerin incelenmesi ise Spearman’s Correlation Testi ile yapılmıştır. İstatistiksel anlamlılık p≤0.05 olarak alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak; ruhsal bozukluğu olan bireylere bakım verenlerin bilişsel esneklikleri, empatik eğilimleri ve hastalık yükleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır.
O SUPRIMENTO, RECTIFICAÇÃO E RECONSTITUIÇÃO DOS REGISTOS A LUZ DO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO ANGOLANO
Authors: Guido Lucas Alberto
Published: October 2022

Os Direitos Notarias e Registais são ramos da Ciência do Direito que regulam a actividade notarial e registal, e do profissional que exerce esta a função (Notário ou Conservador), e que evoluíram como os demais ramos do Direito ao longo do tempo. A lei angolana (Lei nº 1/97, da Simplificação e Modernização dos Registos Predial, Comercial e Serviço Notarial, a Lei nº 8/11, Sobre o Regime Jurídico do Notariado, a Lei nº 6/15, da Simplificação do Registo de Nascimento, e outras), o desenvolvimento de uma jurisprudência e da doutrina especializada e o surgimento de institutos, academias e instituições de estudo e ensino de Direito Notarial e Registal em Angola, confirmam esta realidade da evolução destes direitos. Com o objectivo de estudar e compreender as diversas formas de suprimento da falta ou justificação, rectificação e reconstituição dos registos e dos actos notariais apresentados pela doutrina e pelo ordenamento jurídico angolano; por via do método quantitativo bibliográfico e normativo hermenêutico, dissecando e examinando obras literárias e legislação sobre o tema. Apresenta-se de capital importância para os cidadãos angolanos, diante dos vários acontecimentos e questionamentos dos indivíduos, e vem responder a contínua necessidade de saber como e/ou se um determinado acto de registo ou notarial é suprível a falta, é rectificável e/ou é reconstituível. O objeto do registo é o facto jurídico e realidade jurídica a que a lei impõe o seu registo como condição para poderem ser invocados perante terceiros e atribuir valor de prova.
PERCEPÇÃO DOS RISCOS PARA DESENVOLVIMENTO DE DOENÇAS MENTAIS NOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM DURANTE A PANDEMIA COVID-19
Authors: Cristina dos Santos Vitoria , Celly da Silva Regina , Felipe Monteiro da Silva Deyvison , Samuel Ribeiro Gomes Matheus , Vanessa Teixeira Gomes Luana , Dáfne Rodrigues da Costa Assis Katharine , Áurea dos Santos Aleir , Cesar Izidio de Albuquerque Silva Julio , Santana da silva Maria Andriely , Lucas Barros Abreu Silva Rafael
Published: October 2022

Ao longo dos meses após o surgimento dos primeiros casos e óbitos pela nova variante do coronavírus, diversas questões relacionadas às condições de trabalho e jornada exaustiva dos profissionais de saúde que estavam na linha de frente, começaram a surgir. Dentre as equipes atuantes, a ênfase aos profissionais de enfermagem evidenciou duas questões cruciais, a primeira delas relativa ao perfil da enfermagem brasileira e a segunda ao agravamento dos diversos riscos da rotina desses profissionais para o desenvolvimento de doenças mentais. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com busca nas bases: Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), MEDLINE e Scielo, com base em periódicos publicados entre os anos de 2020 e 2022, cujos 3 descritores foram utilizados: Transtornos mentais, COVID-19, papel do Profissional de Enfermagem. Resultados: Duas etapas foram estabelecidas para leitura na íntegra dos periódicos e, por fim, inclusão no presente estudo, a primeira delas baseia-se na análise dos artigos, ano de publicação e idioma e a segunda em uma análise de conteúdos em que foram elencados periódicos que respondessem o questionamento norteador a respeito do perfil da Enfermagem no Brasil, e os agravos que a pandemia da COVID-19 trouxe à vida dos profissionais de enfermagem. Considerações Finais: Fica evidente, portanto, que fatores como as condições de trabalho, a perdas de parentes, colegas de profissão e pacientes de forma rápida, somados à exaustão pelo trabalho, às condições insalubres e ao medo do contágio e adoecimento pela COVID-19 contribuíram sobremaneira para o adoecimento mental dos profissionais de enfermagem.
REABILITAÇÃO PROTÉTICA SUPERIOR COM PRÓTESE FIXA TIPO PROTOCOLO: RELATO DE CASO CLÍNICO
Authors: Corrêa Leonardo , Conde Alexandre , Bozzetti Pigozzi Lucas , Bellan Mariá Cortina , Paulus Marília
Published: October 2022

Mesmo com o avanço da Odontologia, na área de reabilitação com próteses e implantes ainda há um elevado índice de pacientes totalmente ou parcialmente edêntulos. A Prótese do tipo protocolo é uma das reabilitações mais utilizadas em implantodontia, buscando estética, saúde e função. O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir, através de um caso clínico, o sucesso e o fracasso de um paciente com indicação de reabilitação com prótese fixa, tipo protocolo, sobre implantes. Foi verificada a condição entre a infraestrutura de escolha da prótese fixa e o tecido gengival, analisando o perfil de emergência, buscando uma estética favorável e estabilidade. A partir deste relato, foi possível descrever a importância do diagnóstico e da reabilitação protética em pacientes com queixas estéticas.
METODOLOGIAS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE ÁGIL
Authors: Vedovelli Leonardo , Mirella Farina Renata
Published: October 2022

Objetivo do trabalho é apresentar mediante ao estudo de caso sobre as metodologias de desenvolvimento de software ágeis os demais benefícios apontados através da implementação do mesmo em uma organização desenvolvedora de software. Devido as novas características de desenvolvimento de software, tem-se ocasionado a procura por este segmento por grande parte das organizações. Com a entrada de um novo ciclo, com rápidas mudanças na área, tem provocado a procura ainda mais por inovação contínua, e para que isso ocorra, adotasse de métodos ágeis, até mesmo para que haja a entrega em um rápido prazo e com uma qualidade superior aos demais concorrentes, tornando assim as metodologias ágeis uma grande oportunidade de elevar inúmeros recursos dentro de uma organização.
Online Tax System and Tax Compliance by Small and Medium Enterprises: Case of Kitui County in Kenya
Authors: Mwangangi Alex Kyalo , Memba Florence Memba
Published: October 2022

Purpose: Technology has significantly impacted the efficiency of conducting business, among them, the digitalization of tax functions, which has led to the creation of operational efficiencies in terms of filing tax returns. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of online tax system on tax compliance in Kitui County's SMEs. Specifically, the study focused on effect of online tax filling and online taxpayer registration on tax compliance in Kitui County.

Methodology: This research was hinged on theory of Technological Acceptance Model, Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Theory of planned behavior. A descriptive research design was used in this study. The owners of the 442 small and medium businesses in Kitui County was the study's unit of analysis. A sample population of 206 is determined using the stratified proportionate random sampling technique. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to examine the data (SPSS Version 25.0). For all quantitative variables, descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, average score, and standard deviation was computed after data cleaning, which includes checking for entry mistakes. The information was presented in tables and graphs. The relationships between the independent and dependent variables were established using multiple regression analysis.

Findings: The study concluded that a unit increase in online tax registration leads to 0.807 increase in tax compliance by small and medium enterprises in Kitui County. The study revealed that a unit change in online tax filing leads to 0.731 change in tax compliance by small and medium enterprises in Kitui County.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concludes that the KRA officials in Kitui county should conduct awareness programs among SMEs regarding the importance of online tax registration. The study informs policy as it seeks to help Kenya Revenue Authority in using effective measures to mobilize and motivate small tax payers to register online for turnover tax, value added tax among other taxes in order to increase tax compliance.
The Effect of The Presence of Agrochemical and Leachates in Ground Water on Public Health
Authors: Suleiman Suleiman, M.T , Busari Busari, A.O , TANKO J. A. TANKO
Published: October 2022

Purpose: This study assesses the effects of agrochemical and leachates present in and Ground water on public health in Niger state and its environs, to carry out this study four research were raised for the study with four research questions and four research hypotheses.

Methodology: The physicochemical parameters of ground water of four study in four different point area namely Minna, Suleja, Bida and Lapai. The ground water was collected from the wells located in these study Area during the months of February 2019 to November 2019. The depth of the bore wells ranged from 10-12m in all these stations. Chemical analysis of the water samples was carried out with a view to determine the chemical constituents of the water and the level of pollution in the project area. Thirteen (13) parameters were examined in sixteen water samples collected.

Findings: Physio-chemical parameters present in the various study area were considered to be insignificant hence the results also indicated that groundwater within the range of the study area had less concentration of agrochemical. Except electrical conductivity (EC), in W3 which was found to be lower than the1000 S/cm recommended by the WHO while W1, W2 and W4 were found to be higher than the world health organization standard. 

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study however recommended that Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), proper timing and application of exact quantity of agrochemicals needed by crops and prevention of spillage during application should continue to be practice.
Synthesis of Hydroxy-Sodalite from Rice Husk Silica and Food-Grade Aluminum Foil as A Catalyst for Biomass Pyrolysis
Authors: Pandiangan Kamisah Delilawati , Simanjuntak Wasinton , Avista Dira , Arinanda Ahmad Gilang , Hadi Sutopo , Amrulloh Hanif
Published: October 2022

In this research, food-grade aluminum foil (FGAF), rice husk silica (RHS), and sodium hydroxide were needed to synthesize hydroxy-sodalite (HS) using hydrothermal method. The raw materials were exposed to crystallization at 100 °C for 72, 96 and 120 h, and followed by calcination for 6 h at 550 °C.  The products obtained were identified using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique, and it applied as catalysts for pyrolysis of biomass. The bio-crude oils (BCO) produced were investigated adopting gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The XRD results reveal that the products obtained with the crystallization time of 72 and 96 h are a mixture of zeolite A and HS and practically pure HS with a crystallization time of 120 h. The shapes of particles as displayed by SEM are in good agreement with the results of others. The main components of the BCO produced are hydrocarbons, with the biogasoline contents in the range of 81.67 - 96.24 % was resulted from the mixture of water hyacinth and palm oil, and 72.92 - 92.58 % from the mixture of cassava solid waste and palm oil.  In this respect, it can be concluded HS is a prospective catalyst for the pyrolysis of biomass.

HIGHLIGHTS

Hydroxy sodalite zeolites were synthesized from rice husk silica and food-grade aluminum foil using hydrothermal method at different temperatures

Formation of hydroxy sodalite was confirmed by characterizations using XRD and SEM techniques

Hydroxy sodalite zeolites produced were applied as catalyst for pyrolysis of a mixture of cassava solid waste with palm oil and a mixture of water hyacinth with palm oil

The bio crude oils produced from the pyrolysis experiments were characterized using GC-MS technique to identify their chemical components

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