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Role of AMRUT Project in Urban Governance of West Bengal: A Review of Barddhaman Municipality (2015-2020)
Authors: Roy Sayan Kumar
Published: March 2023

The term "urban governance" refers to the effective planning, financing, and reforms in the delivery of urban services to people. Deficits in India's urban basic infrastructure pose a threat to inclusive governance. As a result, schemes such as AMRUT have been developed to fill infrastructure gaps and improve service delivery through effective planning, financing, decentralized-digital reforms, and people's participation. This paper will critically investigate the underlying process that projects like AMRUT use to develop urban planning, financing, reforms, and services more accountable, effective, transparent, and inclusive.
Fraud In The Provision of Health Services In Hospitals During The Covid-19 Pandemic: The Government Sector
Authors: Pattinaja Elna Marsye , Anakotta Fanny Monica , Putuhena Hempry , Laitupa Muhammad Fadila , Wibowo Sujatmiko
Published: March 2023

Fraud is currently rife, not only in the private sector but also in the government sector. The government sector, which is the central point in this research, is the world of health, especially hospitals, related to procuring goods and services for covid 19. This study aimed to analyze the factors that affect the procurement of goods and services during the covid 19 pandemic. This casual-comparative research type is research with the characteristics of the problem in the form of a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more variables. The study was conducted at six government hospitals in Maluku Province. The study results indicate significant fraud related to procuring goods and services for covid 19. Thus, the quality of the committee, systems and procedures, environment, internal control, and organizational commitment affect the prevention of fraud in procuring goods in hospitals in Maluku province, Indonesia.
Social Political Roots of Leadership Power In Ulu Malay Lampik Empat Merdike Duwe
Authors: Syawaludin Mohammad
Published: March 2023

Traditional leadership in modern societies still influences decisions made and social behavior. Emerging influences can be specific values, norms, beliefs, leadership, and knowledge. In the face of social change, even traditional identities are characterized as moral rituals. One is Lampik Empat Merdike Duwe, his four in the leadership tradition of Jagat Besemah. This practice is an ethical standard maintained and passed down in the Basemah community. Phenomenological and qualitative methods were used to interpretively analyze behavioral properties, values, norms, and knowledge data. Using theories of formative and constructive and cultural transformation, the forces and influences of civilization can be divided into three fundamental parts: social, cultural, and behavioral systems. The three methods are interrelated to form a dynamic space based on reference and action. The study found that Lampik empat merdike duwe leadership was socioculturally unable to function in the local leadership power space and only became a moral standard for the Besemah community. The Lampik Empat  Merdike Duwe concept of power is more similar to the attribution and attainment status models. Attribution status is the social status given to a person by birth or genetic affiliation. A person cannot choose or achieve this status but is "given" by circumstances.
Children’s play during wartime in Ukraine from the preschool teacher’s perspective
Authors: Gura Tetiana , Roma Oksana
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the results of a study that reveals characteristics of preschool children play activities in the conditions of the war in Ukraine, which were collected in two regions of the country significantly different in the scope of military operations carried out, life activities of the population (in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine and territories under Ukrainian control), as well as peculiarities of preschool education itself. The objectives of the research were: to find and highlight changes in the content, types and organizational forms of play activities of preschool children in the conditions of war based on the results of observations by preschool teachers; to identify the level of awareness of preschool teachers regarding play resources as an effective tool for psychosocial support of children in war conditions; to determine the need for preschool teachers to develop their skills in facilitating children's play activities in war conditions for the introduction of appropriate measures in the system of postgraduate pedagogical education; to approve a set of diagnostic tools for further research. The results of the research proved that: 1) the war in Ukraine significantly changed a nature of play activities of preschool children compared to the pre-war period, which is reflected in: the dominance of various plots of military actions in the content of a play, while children play new roles (of a positive nature – military, rescuers, firefighters, volunteers, doctors, construction workers, etc.), conditioned by the new military reality; children's active use of toy weapons and toy substitutes for modern weapons; increased time, spent on computer games, including war-themed games; reduced time, spent on play in general and free play in particular; refusal of children from noisy, active games in favor of quiet, quiet play alone; growing need of children for greater attention of adults during the play; emotional excitement of children, dominance of negative emotions in the play; increased weight of creative activities in children's daily routine, including play. The specified changes are found both in play activities of boys and girls of preschool age; 2) preschool teachers are aware of the importance of play for supporting the child's well-being in wartime conditions. They consider the level of their own knowledge and skills to support play activities of preschoolers to be insufficient, and so understand the urgent need for their additional training In-service Teacher Training institutions in the area of play facilitation
Echoing the effect of information and communications technology on rural education development
Authors: Oki Olukayode Ayodele , Uleanya Chinaza , Mbanga Sanelisiwe
Published: March 2023

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is crucial to teaching and learning as it has effect on such exercises in schools. However, ICT is limited in rural based compared to urban schools. In this study, the effect of the incorporation of ICT on the academic performance of rural secondary school students was investigated. Quantitative method was adopted for the study. The sample of the study comprised 34 matric learners and 14 teachers from three selected secondary schools in the rural Cofimvaba District of the Eastern Cape Province), South Africa. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Excel was the software used to analyze the results. The findings showed that ICT use can indeed have a positive impact on learners’ academic performance. Some teachers, however, suggested that certain measures be put in place through using ICT to encourage positive behaviour. The study recommends that all rural and urban secondary schools should have access to the relevant ICT and ICT device, as these aid teaching and learning.
Análise financeira das empresas brasileiras do segmento de papel e celulose
Authors: Farago Fabio Emanuel , Oliveira Douglas Martins
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o desempenho financeiro das sete empresas do segmento de papel e celulose da Bolsa de Valores de São Paulo (BMFBovespa), no período de 2011 a 2015. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa exploratória, com uso da estatística descritiva, tendo como fontes secundárias a BMFBovespa, a Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), os balanços patrimoniais, as demonstrações dos resultados dos exercícios, as notas explicativas e os relatórios de administração das seguintes companhias: Celulose Irani S/A, CIA Melhoramentos de São Paulo, Fibria S/A, Klabin S/A, Santher – Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha S/A, Suzano Holding S/A e a Suzano Papel e Celulose S/A. Para tanto, foram investigados índices de rentabilidade e risco: margem líquida, retorno sobre o investimento, retorno sobre o patrimônio líquido e o termômetro de Kanitz; e índices de financiamento: alavancagem financeira, alavancagem operacional, dependência financeira e o endividamento. Os dados foram atualizados com base no Índice Geral de Preços do Mercado (IGP-M). Os resultados demonstraram que no agregado do segmento, os índices foram ruins, apontando que o segmento foi impactado pelas crises internacionais e pelas incertezas macroeconômicas, assinalando níveis de retorno baixos e de financiamentos altos durante o período, demonstrando risco financeiro para os investidores.
O impacto da Utilização da Tecnologia e Sistema ERP nos Escritórios de Contabilidade da Grande São Paulo
Authors: Henrique Marcelo Rabelo , Conde Cinthya Alves , Marques Juliana Garcia , Saporito Antonio , Pires Fábio
Published: March 2023

Este estudo foi realizado para conhecer os impactos causados pela implantação do sistema ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), demonstrando que no longo prazo é possível obter retorno financeiro para os escritórios contábeis. Entender a importância, o impacto, da tecnologia na Ciências Contábeis, quais as melhorias, os pontos positivos e negativos de se realizar a implantação de sistemas integrados. Analisar no ponto de vista dos gestores os impactos para os escritórios contábeis no curto e no longo prazo. A pesquisa de campo foi realizada nos escritórios da Grande São Paulo, foram aplicadas como metodologia: a correlação de Pearson (relação entre duas variáveis), e a análise do R-quadrado (relação percentual se a variável x responde a variável y) para concretizar e afirmar os impactos causados e percepção dos gestores quanto a implantação do ERP. Com os dados coletados e estudados, foi possível concluir que grande parte da amostra analisada, sejam as que implantaram ou não implantaram o sistema, tiveram dificuldades para adquirir e implantar, por conta do custo (37%), dificuldade de aprendizado (22%) e quebra de cultura/paradigmas (13%), representando baixa capacidade para realizar investimentos, falta de treinamento aos colaboradores e pouco incentivo motivacional ou dificuldades para adotar um novo padrão na empresa.
Proposta de Novo Método para Cálculo do Grau de Alavancagem Financeira
Authors: Paulino Fábio Adriano Gandolfo , Fully Roberto Miranda Pimentel , Locatelli Octávio
Published: March 2023

A pesquisa aborda sobre a nova metodologia de análise do Grau de Alavancagem Financeira das firmas listadas na Bolsa de Valores Brasileira [B]³. A metodologia foi denominada Grau de Alavancagem Financeira – Modificada (GAF-M) e foi construída com base em informações secundárias da plataforma Economatica. A nova metodologia permite que outsiders, analistas financeiros, investidores, acionistas, executivos, bancos e mercado em geral, compreendam o quanto da Alavancagem Financeira está sendo gerado de riqueza ao acionista pela eficiência da operação da firma e não advindo do Planejamento Tributário. O modelo foi capaz de capturar o efeito do planejamento tributário realizado pelas firmas entre os anos de 2018 e 2021, período de análise proposto pelo artigo. Outro ponto apresentado pelo modelo é a existência de uma distinção no Planejamento Tributário entre firmas do Setor Regulado versus o Setor não Regulado. E para finalizar o modelo não identificou variações no planejamento tributário das firmas no auge do pico da pandemia do Covid-19 no ano de 2020.
Solar Energy Based Object Detection and Automatic Speed Reducing Intelligence Robot Using Sensors
Authors: Renuka.M Sakthi , Lakshmi.M Thanga , Ganesh.A Muthu , A Mathumitha
Published: March 2023

The average human life span has decreased since ancient times. Because the number of automobiles on the road is growing every day, the death rate from accidents has dramatically grown. Because brake failure causes so many accidents, we can lessen their impact when the brake is controlled automatically. A receiver and an emitter make up an ultrasonic setup that is put up in front of the vehicle. When an obstacle is recognized, the ultrasonic waves are always emitted by the ultrasonic emitter and are reflected back to the receiver, which then picks up the signal. The Arduino controller receives the signal from the reflected wave, and depending on the object's distance, it activates the buzzer and stops the car with LED indicators. motor used to move the vehicle.
Effect of priming on germination traits and antioxidant enzymes of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seeds with different vigor under drought stress
Authors: JAHED Parisa , SEDGHİ Mohammad , SEYED SHARİFİ Raouf , SOFALİAN Omid
Published: March 2023

In order to investigate the effect of priming on aspects of germination of aged pumpkin seeds under drought stress, a factorial experiment was conducted based on a completely randomized design with four replications in the laboratory. Treatments included of aging (control, 85% and 75% of control germination), drought stress (0, -0.75 and -1.5 MPa), and priming (control, hydro, gibberellin, GR24, benzyl aminopurine and spermidine). Results of mean comparison showed that the lowest germination percentage (43.6%), protein (0.82 mg.g-1Fw), radical length (RL, 9.24 mm), plumule length (PL, 1.19 mm), relative water content (RWC, 35.5%), carotenoid (1.253 mg.g-1Fw), catalase (CAT, 7.03 µmol.gmin-1.mgprotein-1), peroxidase (POX, 47.72 µmol.gmin-1.mgprotein-1) and superoxide dismutase activity (SOD, 53.48 mmol.gmin-1.mgprotein-1) were related to drought treatment with an intensity of -1.5 MPa and with 75% aging in the absence of priming. Also, the lowest content of malone dialdehyde (MDA, 3.75 mmol.g-1Fw) and proline (1.573 µg.g-1Fw) were obtained in the absence of drought and aging with priming by spermidine. The highest germination percentage (98.03%) and protein (9.54 mg.g-1Fw) were obtained in gibberellin treatment, RL (15.73 mm) and PL (4.26 mm) in priming with GR24 hormone, RWC (83.64%), carotenoid (6.277 mg.g-1Fw), CAT (40.44 µmol.gmin-1.mg protein-1), POX (95.71 µmol.gmin-1.mgprotein-1) and SOD activity (131.68 µmol.gmin-1.mg protein-1) in priming with spermidine with Non-drought stress and aging conditions. The highest MDA (32.42 mmol.g-1Fw) and proline (0.55 µg.g-1Fw) were observed in drought with an intensity of -1.5 MPa and 75% aging in the absence of priming.
The Massive Impact of Ram's Sperm Starvation on the Fertilization and Blastocyst Rates in Terms of Sperm Quality and Capacitation
Authors: AL-HADITHY Saıf , CEDDEN Fatin
Published: March 2023

To obtain a high in vitro fertilization rate while ensuring the ideal development of the embryos, thus eliminating the most critical problems of assisted reproductive technology (ART) (implantation and low pregnancy rates). Therefore, sperm taken from the caudal epididymis must undergo the acquisition of progressive motility and fertilization. This process takes place through a series of physiological and biochemical changes, known as capacitation, a prerequisite for fertilization. In this work, we have developed a new way to incubate sperm using four different treatments in terms of energy substrates and different incubation methods. In this sperm energy restriction and recovery (RSE) treatment, after starving sperm for 50 min until they lost their capacity for motility, they were given glucose and incubated for 60 min. As for the other treatments, the sperm were not exposed to starvation and were incubated by the standard methods of maturation and capacitation of sperm, but with different energy substrates. According to the results obtained, the sperm was hyperactive and showed a significant increase in the ability to fertilize oocytes in the treatment that involved starvation and then saving the sperm by adding glucose, compared to other treatments. In conclusion, the effects of this feature persisted until after fertilization, which led to the production of a high percentage of blastocysts, as well as it has found that starvation and rescue sperm are adequate for fertilizing and developing embryos in sheep.
HISTÓRIA DO PENSAMENTO LINGUÍSTICO E DAS PRÁTICAS GRAMATICAIS NO BRASIL: É POSSÍVEL PERIODIZAR?
Authors: Kaltner Leonardo Ferreira , Santos Melyssa Cardozo Silva dos
Published: March 2023

No artigo, discutimos um modelo didático para a periodização da história do pensamento linguístico no Brasil, pelo modelo teórico-metodológico de Pierre Swiggers (2012; 2019; BATISTA, 2019; ALTMAN, 2019) e pelos estudos de periodização de história da gramática, de Ricardo Cavaliere (2002; 2012). Nossa proposta, ainda em fase de desenvolvimento e de debate teórico (KALTNER, 2019, 2020a, 2020b), é vincular a história do pensamento linguístico no Brasil à história institucional, em que houve três grandes modelos administrativos específicos: a antiga colônia, o Império e a República. Essas mudanças institucionais teriam se relacionado a três momentos também no desenvolvimento da história do pensamento linguístico: um período missionário, um período secular e um período científico, segundo o modelo teórico ainda em desenvolvimento. Como estudo de caso, propomos analisar uma periodização relacionada à Arte de gramática da língua mais usada na costa do Brasil (ANCHIETA, 1595), primeira obra com reflexões metalinguísticas no contexto do Brasil, escrita entre 1554 e 1556.
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF A SWIRLING TWO-PHASE AIR-WATER UPWARD FLOW IN STRAIGHT AND CONVERGENT VERTICAL PIPE
Authors: Manimaran Renganathan , Kumar M. Senthil , Karunamurthy K. , Hossain Mamdud
Published: March 2023

In this study, a numerical study is presented to analyze the flow parameters such as longitudinal and transverse velocities, hydrodynamic pressure, and volume fraction inside a vertical pipe. A vertical ascending swirl flow is established with the specified boundary conditions and compared between straight and convergent geometry pipes. Normalized film thickness is found to vary between 0.4 and 0.6, where the numerical output data from the present study resemble wire-mesh sensor data from literature. Convergent pipe flow includes the variation of hydrodynamic pressure thereby affecting the slug and bubble flow region. Longitudinal and transverse velocities are plotted against time and compared at the three inspection planes near the inlet, mid-portion, and outlet, respectively. In order to understand the effectiveness of rotational effect of gas and liquid phases, the vorticity components are studied. Parameters such as Q-criterion and vortex stretching term indicate the straining and shearing flow near the peripheral and core regions. The temporal volume fraction variation at the output section indicates the increase in the output liquid yield of convergent pipe outlet by 17%.
Estimation of transport service quality using an ordinal priority model
Authors: Pitka Pavle , Kovačević Tatjana , Simeunović Milan , Simeunović Milja , Jović Andrijana
Published: March 2023

Service quality in any sector is determined by its users, so their input must be taken into account when evaluating services. This is true for freight transport. However, as transport service quality can only be evaluated after its use and the criteria considered by customers may differ from those deemed relevant by experts, the carrier selection process is very complex. This research was conducted to provide transport service users with a simple decision making mechanism for selecting the optimal freight carrier among multiple alternatives. The model utility was assessed by applying it to a real case and comprehensive sensitivity analysis was conducted to confirm its robustness.
NAAC Student Satisfaction Survey: A Reliable and Effective Instrument for Institutional Quality Assurance
Authors:   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, India. Address: Rajaramnagar, Sakhrale, Patil Satyajit R , Kulkarni Sushma S. ,   Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, India. Address: Rajaramnagar, Sakhrale
Published: March 2023

The effectiveness of academic practices and hence student satisfaction in terms of academic engagement is a critical issue for any higher education institute. This work proposes the NAAC student satisfaction survey as a reliable and effective instrument to gauge the academic health of the institute. It demonstrates that the student feedback on the academic practices if analyzed and followed up with appropriate actions, helps improve the student satisfaction index at the institute level and that of departments. The work proposes the hypothesis that the improvement in the student satisfaction index of the institute over four years belongs to concerted efforts and actions taken based on annual survey findings. The hypothesis is tested with the help of ANOVA to validate the findings and conclusion of the work. Keywords: NAAC student satisfaction survey; student satisfaction index; academic health; ANOVA
Freshmen Protégé Perspectives on Mentoring in Engineering Education-A Qualitative Study
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, Telangana, India, Binani Shradha , Singh Thakur Aryan ,   Department of Chemistry, Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, Telangana, India, Shoeb Shaik ,   Department of Chemistry, Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, Telangana, India
Published: March 2023

Mentoring in engineering education is a critical aspect of success for all student population. Undergraduate mentors can provide young engineers invaluable guidance and support early in their career. Enhancing undergraduate engineering institutes' perspectives on mentoring at wellestablished levels is necessary to ensure the engineers they provide to the industry are capable, both academically and professionally. By qualitatively analyzing student perceptions, the study investigates how freshmen engineering students perceive mentorship in engineering institutes. A questionnaire with open-ended questions was created and given to 26 first-year engineering students in an autonomous institution HITAM (Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management) in South India. The analysis of students' responses revealed the following themes: Mentoring in engineering education, mentor focus towards physical and mental health, short-term and long-term goal setting, skill development and trust and confidentiality in mentor-mentee relationship. The analysis focused on how theresponses of the students varied depending on their discipline and gender. Comparatively more thorough experiences and views were provided by participants in computer sciences and its applied discipline than by participants in other engineering disciplines. The results of this study will help engineering institutions to better understand mentorship for freshmen protégés and serve as a reference for implementing better and advanced goal-based mentoring practices. Keywords— Mentoring, Mentee, Physical and Mental health, Roles of mentoring, Skill development, Trust and confidentiality
Can we visualize equity and sustainable development without Inclusivity?
Authors:   PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore, Tamil Nādu, India, Pin: 641004, M Kirupa Priyadarsini , Kumar S Pavan ,   School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management (SHSSM), National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
Published: March 2023

The study followed a descriptive research design to assess the employee readiness for inclusive workplaces that permit transgender. The sampling method used is cluster sampling. 185 enterprises were contacted for collecting data through the structured questionnaire, out of which 152 respondents from 79 companies have participated in the research study. To test the hypothesis, Partial least square based approach was adopted. WarpPLS version 8.0 was used for hypothesis testing. The research attempted to address the stigma in the minds of the employees, to accommodate transgenders at workplace. Results demonstrated that the co-worker and senior management support was influential in reducing the stigma of peers and helped in accommodating transgenders in the workplace. Using sensitization programs and creation of structural measures, the team succeeded in placing nine transgender employees in the textile unit. Keywords: Transgender, Partial Least square, WrapPLS, Inclusivity
Low Cost Digital Trainer Experimentation Platform –A Case study
Authors:   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India, Devarajan M.M. , Parthasarathi S. ,   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India, Ganesh M.A. ,   Department of Mechatronics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, India
Published: March 2023

Improvement in Technology has imparted huge changes in the field of Education, to be precise it has revolutionized the Traditional classes to Online Learning platforms, similarly this work portrays the necessity in improvising the experimental laboratory courses that requires high cost hardware, experts in the Hardware operation, Software usage and its understanding in performing a simple digital circuit experiment. Upright there is a need for a low cost system and user friendly platform for the learners that provides an opening to learn the practical courses at any place. The above statement is fulfilled by creating an Indigenous Application that works on a GUI platform that can be interfaced with any system on a ready to go installation setup. Experimental verification of the working platform and its advantages over the traditional system are distinct with the feedback from the users. A comparison study of Traditional lab experiments, open source online experiment and Blended laboratory experiments are conducted and its outcomes are analyzed. The obtained results shows that Blended learning is 1.5% and 0.5% better than the Traditional and Online learning experience respectively. Keywords: Traditional Laboratory, Open source online Laboratory, Hybrid Laboratory, GUI Platform, low cost Trainer Kit, Arduino, Multiplatform app, Digital IC
Top 100 Ranked Indian Institutions by NIRF 2021 in Engineering: An Interesting Analysis of Individual/Combined Metrics
Authors:   Electronics and Communication Engg., Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, S. Dr. Sivaperumal , Abudhahir Dr. A.
Published: March 2023

This paper analyses scores of the top 100 institutions ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF- 2021), Ministry of Education, Government of India in the Engineering category. It considered all five major parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcome, Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception. Albeit the methodology has been publicly available, the participating institutions could not verify their scores for the ten sub-parameters (metric/combined metric) out of 17 even after the announcement of rankings every year. Of the ten, perception is one such parameter that carries 10% weight. The NIRF defines the functions for nine sub-parameters based on the data submitted by the participating institutions. Having done the extensive analysis in this work, it is found that there are quite a few cases where the function, representing the relationship between the data and score, is neither monotonically increasing nor decreasing. Hence, this paper compares the percentage change in average scores of the top 10, 25, 50 and 100, and bottom 10 and 50 ranked institutions on various parameters/sub-parameters to the extent possible and, in a few cases, reveals the nonlinear-multimodal function correlating the data and the scores. Finally, this work concludes with a few recommendations for the institutions to perform well in NIRF rankings in future and provides suggestions to NIRF to rank the institutions based on their size, years of existence and funding support by the government. Keywords — Engineering Education, Rankings, Quality Education, Ranking Parameters
Magic in Computer Networks Class
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, Telangana, India, Singh Sugandha , Mazumder Julaiba T.
Published: March 2023

Many institutions have been pushed by the recent economic crisis to reduce expenses by cramming students into huge lecture groups. Large auditoriums have the drawback of discouraging student-faculty interaction and limiting participation. Additionally, students typically discover that the discipline of computer science is replete with theoretical and technological notions. They get disinterested and/or unmotivated when there is a lack of understanding. The lecturer should use alternate teaching techniques, particularly for first-year undergraduate students, to pique their attention and introduce fundamental ideas, according to classroom experience. This paper has outlined a few strategies for engaging students and fostering a sense of ease while they learn fundamental ideas about computer networks. Keywords— Dynamic teaching; Engineering Education; Flipped classroom; JIGSAW; Lecture improvement.
Implementation of Activity Based Continuous (ABC) Evaluation Strategies for PSOs Attainment
Authors:   Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India, Vijayakumar G , Thakur A G ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India, Pardeshi Dipesh. B. ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India, Ingle S S ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India, Sujith M ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India, Kirubanantham P ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2023

The approaches used for assessment and instruction are powerful indicators of learning that is valued in the field of education. They are the fundamental activities in the educational process, specifically when related to designing and science. A few educational cycles, such as workforce progress, understudy scores, position, and deep insight, are impacted by ordinary content delivery and subpar evaluation. The Specific Outcomes of the Program (PSOs) and Course Outcomes are primarily managed by these two difficulties (COs). Examining the effects of movement-based learning and assessment methodologies to complete the assigned PSOs and COs through group or individual learning is the focus of the current work. The impact size of Hattie, which affects the success of the programme and course, has been examined. Two courses that were offered to a small group of college students studying electrical engineering showed the cycle. The measurements have been made based on the impact that each impact, element, and issue have on the size of the impact. The conversation also discusses the possibility of integrating action-based learning into Indian design education. Keywords - COs, Group learning, Individual learning
Percepción de la creación de una comercializadora agropecuaria en Mosquera, Colombia
Authors: Lechuga Cardozo Jorge Isaac , Cruz-Páez Fabio Orlando
Published: March 2023

El objetivo de la investigación es apreciar las estrategias de comercialización de pequeños y medianos empresarios agropecuarios del área de cobertura del Centro de Biotecnología Agropecuaria – CB.A. de Mosquera (Cundinamarca) del Servicio Nacional de aprendizaje-SENA. Así el estudio de enfoque cuantitativo alcanza un nivel analítico transeccional. Como técnica se utiliza la encuesta a través de un cuestionario con ítems para siete variables: perfil del administrador, percepción de la comercializadora, estrategias de comercialización y administración de utilidades. Una vez analizada la información, se encuentra que los directivos de las pymes agropecuarias les gustaría ser parte activa de una comercializadora pecuaria para la distribución y transferencia tecnológica de los productos con acompañamiento y asociatividad liderada por el Centro de Biotecnología Agropecuaria. Se concluye que, la creación de una comercializadora pecuaria con el liderazgo estratégico de comercialización de productos agropecuarios proyectan incidir positivamente en el bienestar de las comunidades del municipio de Mosquera a través de mayores beneficios económicos, sociales, y culturales organizacionales de las pymes en actividades como el ahorro en tiempos y recursos financieros para la comercialización, e innovación en el diseño de sus productos.
Adapting Innovation Development Management Processes to Improve Energy Efficiency and Achieve Decarbonization Goals
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Melnik Alexander , Naoumova Irina ,   University of Hartford, Ermolaev Kirill ,   Kazan Federal University
Published: March 2023

The study focuses on problems of decarbonization as a systemic priority for innovative changes in the national economy in times of new global challenges. The research hypothesis confirms dual effects within the triad of innovation – energy efficiency – decarbonization, when every item is affected by two others. We used econometric models to test them on the data from 83 Russian regions from 2016 to 2020. The revealed effects are critical for developing a conceptual framework for adjusting managerial goals to focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization in Russian economy. The paper contains suggestions for Russian regions for incorporating the triad approach in their plans for energy efficiency and decarbonization. This paper adds value to understanding of relationships within the triad. It also has practical value for practitioners aiming at improving the sustainability of national economies. Importantly, our findings could be used by countries of different levels of economic development and with different combinations of energy sources in achieving goals in decarbonization or carbon neutrality for their economies.
Innovation Scenarios for Ecuadorian Agrifood Network
Authors:   Universidad de Guayaquil, Hernández Cristian-Germán , Barragán-Ochoa Fernando ,   Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales, Hurtado-Hurtado Joshua ,   University of Helsinki
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore plausible scenarios and identify the desired scenario for the agrifood beef network in Santo Domingo, Ecuador until 2035. A methodological approach based on the processes of participation and collective reflection is proposed, which integrates methods from the French School of Prospective and The Futures Triangle V. 2.0. Four plausible scenarios were developed for the object of study: Innovate Against the Tide, National Pioneers, Obsolescent Gait, and Missed Opportunity. Of these, National Pioneers was deemed the desired scenario, because it integrates high innovation in the beef agrifood network with favorable environmental conditions. This study contributes to anticipating the evolution of Santo Domingo’s innovation in the agrifood network, which can promote a favorable trajectory for the province’s sustainable development.
A Preliminary Phytochemical, Pharmacognostic and Physicochemical Evaluation of Endemic Thymus spathulifolius (Lamiaceae)
Authors: ERUYGUR Nuraniye , AKYOL Yurdanur , TEKİN Mehmet
Published: March 2023

Aim of study: The members of the genus Thymus are widely used in Turkey as herbal teas, spices and salads for different purpose and the herbs of Thymus spathulifolius are reported to have medicinal value. Therefore, in this study various pharmacognostic parameters, physicochemical properties and anatomical characters of Thymus spathulifolius Hausskn. & Velen., is a medicinal plant and endemic to Turkey, were investigated.
Area of study: T. spathulifolius was dried and stored according to herbarium techniques in the Herbarium of Pharmacy Faculty, Trakya University, collected from Sivas, Turkey.
Material and methods: The total ash, moisture content, and physicochemical tests on the different extracts obtained from the endemic T. spathulifolius aerial parts collected from Sivas province were determined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards for crude drugs.
Main results: The moisture content and total ash amount of the drug obtained from this plant is in accordance with the WHO standards. Phytochemical screening for secondary metabolites showed the presence of carbohydrates, antraquinone glycosides, steroids, flavonoids and coumarins, while other phytochemicals such as alkaloids and saponins were absent. Besides, the cross-sections of root, stem and leaf were examined and detailed. The total ash value was found as 7.36 ± 0.21% and acid insoluble ash was 0.14 ± 0.72%.
Highlights: The present study provided important information for correct authentication and standardization of this plant material.
The Perception of Character Education in Medical School
Authors: Kang Ye Ji , Sung Jidong , Rho Jae Hee , Jang Hye Won
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine professors’ and students’ perceptions of curriculum that fosters character in medical school. ‘Character’ can be defined as a desirable personality and the ability to be a good person. A total of 264 subjects (professors=131, students=133) participated in the study. Survey questions were divided into the three parts (education needs, factors of character, and curriculum management strategy). Data were analyzed by using t-test and one-way analysis of variance. Both professors and students recognized the need for character education. Professors were more aware of the need for education than students (t=4.35, p
Current Status and Directions of Professional Identity Formation in Medical Education
Authors: Han Heeyoung , Suh Boyung
Published: March 2023

Professional identity formation (PIF) is an essential concept in professional education. Many scholars have explored conceptual frameworks of PIF and conducted empirical studies to advance an understanding of the construct in medical education. Despite its importance, it is unclear what educational approaches and assessment practices are actually implemented in medical education settings. Therefore, we conducted a literature review of empirical studies reporting educational practices for medical learners’ PIF. We searched the Web of Science database using keywords and chose 37 papers for analysis based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Thematic analysis was conducted. Most empirical papers (92%) were from North America and Western Europe and used qualitative research methods, including mixed methods (99%). The papers reported the use of reflection activities and elective courses for specific purposes, such as art as an educational activity. Patient and healthcare experiences were also found to be a central theme in medical learners’ PIF. Through an iterative analysis of the key themes that emerged from the PIF studies, we derived the following key concepts and implications: (1) the importance of creating informal and incidental learning environments, (2) ordinary yet authentic patient experiences, (3) a climate of psychosocial safety in a learning environment embracing individual learners’ background and emotional development, and (4) the reconceptualization of PIF education and assessment. In conclusion, research on PIF should be diversified to include various cultural and social contexts. Theoretical frameworks should also be diversified and developed beyond Kegan’s developmental framework to accommodate the nonlinear and dynamic nature of PIF.
Counting bats from photographs using ImageJ v1
Authors: Deleva Stanimira
Published: March 2023

Counting bats from photographs is an efficient and non-invasive method for assessing the size of a colony, and it is widely used for monitoring cave-dwelling bats. This protocol describes the exact steps to count bats using the free software ImageJ. The counting could be done with different software, but we chose ImageJ, because it is free, simple to use and very effective. Our aim is to describe in detail and standardize the counting of bats in photographs to monitor cave-dwelling bats in Bulgaria and to help other researchers who might benefit from this method. The method could be used for counting other species of animals as well.
Predicting Consumption Intention of Consumer Relationship Management Users Using Deep Learning Techniques: A Review
Authors: Alaros Eshrak , Marjani Mohsen , Shafiq Dalia Abdulkareem , Asirvatham David
Published: March 2023

Consumer/customer relationship management (CRM) can potentially influence business as it predicts changes in people’s perspectives, which could impact future sales. Accordingly, advancements in Information Technology are under investigation to see their capabilities to improve the work of CRM. Many prediction techniques, such as Data Mining, Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL), were found to be utilized with CRM. ML methods were found to dominate other approaches in terms of the prediction of consumers’ intention to purchase. This review provides DL algorithms that are mostly used in the last five years, to support CRM to predict purchase intention for better product sales decisions. Prediction criteria related to online activities and behavior were found to be the most inputs of prediction models. DL approaches are slowly applied within purchase intention prediction due to their advanced capabilities in handling large and complicated datasets with minimum human supervision. DL models such as CNN and LSTM result in high accuracy in prediction intention with 98%. Future research uses the two algorithms (CNN, LSTM) compiled to make the best prediction consumption in CRM. Additionally, an effort is being made to create a framework for predicting purchases based on many DL algorithms and the most pertinent characteristics.
Peran Komunikasi Kepemimpinan Pendidikan dalam Membangun Relasi
Authors: Anggorowati Rita , Komariah Aan , Permana Johar , Nurdin Diding , Prihatin Eka
Published: March 2023

Kepala Sekolah selaku pemimpin di jalur pendidikan formal memerlukan kemampuan dalam membangun relasi yang baik dengan para guru, tenaga kependidikan, orang tua serta siswa. Dari hasil pengamatan lapangan, masih terdapat jurang pemisah antara kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dengan keterbangunan relasi dalam lingkungan kerja. Artikel ini dibuat untuk menggambarkan pentingnya peran kompetensi komunikasi kepala sekolah dalam membangun relasi demi mewujudkan tujuan Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Panjang Nasional berdasarkan studi dokumentasi.
Friedman, Becker y Klein y las ilusiones estadísticas: desarrollando criterios para juzgar el desempeño de los modelos macro-econométricos de gran escala
Authors: Pinzón-Fuchs Erich
Published: March 2023

En febrero de 1957, Milton Friedman y Gary Becker (1957) acusaron a los modelizadores keynesianos de caer en una ilusión estadística basada en la inadecuada utilización de la función de consumo en sus modelos y su inhabilidad de producir predicciones acertadas del nivel futuro de ingreso. Sin embargo, a pesar de sus críticas, Friedman y Becker (1957) inconscientemente terminaron contribuyendo de forma importante a la modelización macroeconométrica keynesiana, anticipando, por un lado, la diseminación de un método para la evaluación del desempeño de los modelos keynesianos y, por otro lado, el rol que la dinámica jugaría en la construcción de este tipo de modelos. El método anticipado fue la simulación completa de modelos, más tarde convertida en la rutinaria simulación dinámica computarizada. Este artículo cuenta la historia de las discusiones tempranas sobre la evaluación del desempeño de los modelos macroeconométricos keynesianos y la forma en que las ideas sobre la dinámica entraron en la discusión de la modelización macroeconométrica.
Development of Corynebacterium glutamicum as Staphylococcal-Targeting Chassis via the Construction of Autoinducing Peptide (AIP)-Responsive Expression System
Authors: Ruslan Ummul Syafiqah , Ahmad Raston Nurul Hanun , Mohd Sharif Nur Azlina , Neoh Hui Min , Nathan Sheila , Ramzi Ahmad Bazli
Published: March 2023

Despite increasing reports of antimicrobial activities of commensal and non-pathogenic bacteria such as Corynebacterium spp., previous studies on bioengineered therapeutics traditionally employed probiotics and food-grade bacteria which limits further advancements into microbial therapeutics research. In this study, Corynebacterium glutamicum, a generally recognised as safe (GRAS) and model bacterium was employed as a new chassis for the development of bioengineered corynebacterial chassis tailored towards Staphylococcus sp. via autoinducer peptide (AIP)-based quorum sensing (QS) interactions. To develop C. glutamicum as a staphylococcal-targeting chassis, the bacteria were transformed with the pResponse plasmid harboring AIP-responding accessory regulatory proteins agrAC and red fluorescent protein (RFP) genes under the control of the PaceA and P3 promoter, respectively, which was expected to stimulate the production of fluorescence signals in the presence of AIPs. Fluorescence activity of the C. glutamicum pResponse strain was compared to control C. glutamicum pRFP strain containing only the P3-RFP gene without the agrAC gene cassette. Using AIP-I as the input biomolecule, C. glutamicum pResponse strain fluoresced under different concentrations of AIP-I whereas no fluorescence was observed in the control C. glutamicum pRFP strain. When tested with S. aureus culture supernatant, the pResponse strain exhibited increasing fluorescence over the incubation period with the highest fluorescence signal of 183 relative fluorescence units (R.F.U) was observed at a 48 h point thereby demonstrating a functional QS-responsive protein expression system in bioengineered C. glutamicum. These findings demonstrated the feasibility and promising potential of developing bioengineered C. glutamicum as a staphylococcal-responsive and -targeting chassis.
An in vitro Adipogenic Potential and Glucose Uptake Stimulatory Effect of Betulinic acid and Stigmasterol Isolated from Tetracera indica in 3T3-L1 Cell Line
Authors: Hasan Md. Mahmudul , Ahmed Qamar Uddin , Latip Jalifah , Mat Soad Siti Zaiton , Taher Muhammad , Mohmad Sabere Awis Sukarni , Zakaria Zainul Amiruddin
Published: March 2023

Aerial parts of Tetracera indica Merr. (Dilleniaceae) are rich in betulinic acid and stigmasterol and traditionally used to treat diabetes. This study was aimed to evaluate an in vitro antidiabetic potential of betulinicacid and stigmasterol to ascertain whether they may contribute antidiabetic effect to T. indica. Initially, betulinicacid and stigmasterol were isolated from the most effective subfraction (ethyl acetate) and subjected to an in vitro antidiabetic investigation through adipogenesis and fluorescence glucose (2-NBDG) uptake assays using 3T3-L1 fibroblast. MTT viability assay was performed at 0.78 to 100 µg/mL for 48 h to determine the safe concentration. Both compounds were subjected to 2-NBDG uptake test on the differentiated adipocytes. The cells were treated in safe concentrations (25-100 µg/mL) as well as in different adipogenic cocktails, which were modified by the addition of compounds to be investigated and in the presence or absence of insulin (10 µM). Rosiglitazone (10 µM) was used as standard. Stems ethanol extract and its fractions (hexane and ethyl acetate), betulinic acid and stigmasterol were found safe at their highest concentration (100 µg/mL) by inhibiting cells well below their IC50 values viz. 18.60, 35.27, 21.40, 28.86 and 33.06%, respectively. Both betulinic acid and stigmasterol at the highest safe concentration (100 µg/mL) significantly (p <0.05) induced adipogenesis like insulin, enhanced adipogenesis like rosiglitazone and exhibited glucose uptake activity. The present study demonstrates that both betulinic acid and stigmasterol possess an in vitro antidiabetic potential. However, in vivo antiglycemic study on these compounds and their chemical analogs are still warranted to ensure their therapeutic potential as safe antidiabetic agents.