bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EN LOS CABRITOS MACHOS DE REGIONES SUBTROPICALES, LA EXPOSICIÓN A DÍAS LARGOS ARTIFICIALES ESTIMULA UNA MAYOR TASA CRECIMIENTO, UN MEJOR DESARROLLO E INCREMENTA LA GLUCEMIA
Authors: Vargas-Cruz Alexis Adrián , Delgadillo José Alberto , Flores Manuel de Jesús , Flores José Alfredo , Vielma Jesús , Duarte Gerardo , Zarazaga Luis Angel , García-Cruz Omar Uriel , Fitz-Rodríguez Gonzalo , Martínez-Alfaro Juan Carlos , Vélez Leonardo Iván , Hernández Horacio
Published: July 2022

Background. Small ruminants from subtropical regions are sensitive to respond physiologically to natural photoperiodic changes. In some subtropical goat production systems as located in semi-arid areas of México, the main objective is to obtain in the shortest possible time, males with a suitable weight and body development for sale. Objective. The present study determines if the exposure to artificial long day photoperiod could promote a growth rate, body development and an increased glycemia in male goat kids compared with those under natural short days. Methodology. Starting on late September, 21 creole male goat kids (13 ± 0.1 week aged; mean ± SEM) were assigned to one of the two experimental groups. In the natural short days group, males remain under natural short days from autumn-winter (GDC, n = 10). In the artificial long days group, males were exposed to artificial photoperiod consisting in 16 h light and 8 h darkness (GDL, n = 11). The study lasted until the animals had 35 weeks of age. All animals were fed according their nutritional requirements. Results. During the study, the body weight of the GDL animals was higher than that of the GDCN males (P < 0.05). Due to this, the daily weight gain (GDP) obtained at 23 weeks of age was higher in the GDL males (165 g/day) than that registered in the GDC males (143 g/day; P <0.05). In some periods, the males of the GDL had higher body mass index (IMC) than the males of the GDC (P < 0.05). Thoracic perimeter at week 32 was greater in the GDL males than in the GDC males (P <0.05). The height at the withers did not reach significant differences in the comparisons between groups in the different weeks measured (P > 0.05). However, the total height at the withers gained during the study was significantly higher in the GDL males than in the GDC males (P < 0.01). Under fasting conditions, GDL males had higher levels (P < 0.05) of blood glucose in some periods than GDC males. Implications. The present study demonstrate that artificial long days stimulates growth in goats as occurs in other ruminants. Conclusion. Exposure of the male goat kids from subtropical regions to artificial long days, promotes a higher growth rate, better body development and increased glycemia compared to kids maintained under natural short-day photoperiods.
AISLAMIENTO, IDENTIFICACIÓN Y EVALUACIÓN IN VITRO DE AISLADOS NATIVOS DE Bacillus, Trichoderma Y Streptomyces CON POTENCIAL PARA EL BIOCONTROL DE LOS HONGOS DE LA MADERA DE LA VID
Authors: Morales Pizarro Davies Arturo , Javier Alva Javier , Álvarez Luis Armando , Mayta Obos Rocío , Aguilar Anccota René , Peña Castillo Ricardo , Chanduvi García Roger , Lindo Seminario David
Published: July 2022

Background: Biocontrol of grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) is a friendly alternative to chemical control that cause resistance and contamination of the ecosystems. Objective: isolate native grapevine root and rhizosphere microorganisms with biocontrol potential of grapevine trunk fungi diseases. Methodology: The competition for substrate (CS) was studied with the Bell´s scale, contact time (CT) between the antagonist-pathogen (days) and the growth inhibition percentage (GIP). Results: Seven Trichoderma strains were isolated (from roots: Tr-1, Tr-2, Tr-3, Tr-6; and from rhizosphere: Tr-4, Tr-5 Tr-7); six Bacillus spp. (from roots: Bac-4, Bac-5, Bac-6; and from rhizosphere: Bac-1, Bac-2, Bac-3); and two Streptomyces sp. (Act-1, Act-2). The CS results evaluated with the Bell scale showed Tr-1, Tr-7, T.atv (Trichoderma atroviride) and T-22 (Trichoderma harzianum) were placed in class 1 against Lasiodiplodia theobromae and, all isolates were placed in class 1 against Campylocarpon pseudofasciculare and Phaeoacremonium parasiticum. The CT of Trichoderma was 2 days (L. theobromae) and 3 days (C. pseudofasciculare and P. parasiticum). In the antibiosis test, Tr-5 (Trichoderma) and Bac-3 (Bacillus) had the highest GIP values (>50%) against the different evaluated pathogens. The isolate Act-2 (Streptomyces sp.) presented a GIP, >70% (L. theobromae), and >40% (C. pseudofasciculare) and >30% (P. parasiticum). Implications: The use of biological control in the management of grapevine trunk diseases is an effective tool, and can be integrated into an integrated management strategy for these pathologies.  Conclusions: The native isolates Bac-3 (Bacillus spp.), Tr-5 (Trichoderma spp.), Act-2 (Streptomyces sp.) demonstrated in vitro control against the pathogens L. theobromae, C. pseudofasciculare and P. parasiticum, pathogens associated to grapevine trunk diseases.
ESTUDIOS PROSPECTIVOS PARA LA PLANIFICACIÓN ESTRATÉGICA DE LAS CADENAS PRODUCTIVAS AGROALIMENTARIAS: UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE LOS METODOS EMPLEADOS
Authors: Del Río Zaragoza O. B. , Tanahara Romero S. , Lugo Ibarra K. Del C. , Canino Herrera S. R. , Vivanco Aranda M.
Published: July 2022

Background. The current challenges of agri-food chains make it necessary for them to be efficient not only from the standpoint of costs, but also to develop the capacity to adapt to the ever-changing environment and set up a long-term vision, i.e., the use of strategic foresight for the production chains planning. Objetive. The objectives of this systematic review were: 1) to compare the use of prospective methods in research’s carried out from 2010 to 2021 for agri-food production chains in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2) to discuss the main scope and achievements of recent studies and 3) analyze the areas of opportunity for the following investigations. Methodology. The study was carried out by the PRISMA statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic reviews and Meta-Analyzes), a systematic literature review was conducted in the global databases ScienceDirect, Elsevier, EBSCO, Springer, Wiley and academic Google using the following key terms: “foresight studies, methodologies, agri-food productive chain and strategic planning”. Implications. Given the complexity of the environment and the high level of competition in which agri-food production chains work, it is necessary to join a long-term vision, i.e. the use of strategic foresight for the production chains development. To make prospective studies, there are a variety of methods available that were analyzed and compared in this research. Conclusions. Despite the enormous contributions of prospective studies, in terms of publications, projects and research results of regional scope are basically published. The systematic analysis carried out indicates that the methodological bases of the recent investigations carried out are based on the French school of prospective and not on the foresight. There is still work to be done in the establishment of Observatories or scientific councils that can process and evaluate strategic studies on the future and also in matters of institutional development of prospective. It is therefore necessary to redouble efforts and continue to develop foresight studies for the priority production chains for the development of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
A Critical Review on Engagement Rate and Pattern on Social Media Sites
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tan Wai Beng , Lim Tong Ming ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Popular social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have become important tools in fostering relationships between companies and customers. When using social media sites, organisations are often keen to maximise engagements from their target audiences. Companies tend to create posts to which their audience will reply, retweet, comment, share and like. However, different types of contents from posts can impact on three interaction metrics: likes, comments and shares. In this paper, we investigate the factors that characterise the posts with which an audience engages. The results showed that media and content type of posts have a positive significant impact on customer engagement. The study also demonstrated the importance of an active online participation and communication among consumers will ultimately impact their purchase behaviour in reality. Keywords: Social Media Sites, customer engagement, Facebook, content post, media post
Scanner-Based Digital Image Correlation Method for Mechanical Characterization of Rubber
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Goh Ching Pang , Ratnam Mani Maran ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

The digital image correlation (DIC) method coupled with a moveable camera has been widely used for large in-plane displacement measurement in elastomeric materials. However, this method has the limitation due to the limited field-of-view (FOV) of the camera. In this paper, a novel scanner based digital image correlation (SBDIC) method which enables acquisition of a large FOV of speckle pattern image on the specimen has been developed. The entire information of the deformation was obtained and analyzed up to 350% strain. The correlation between the images at successive stages was computed using incremental cross correlation (CC) tracking algorithm. The Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of vulcanized natural rubber (VNR) up to 350% axial strain were determined simultaneously using the same set of data. Tangent and secant modulus of the rubber at axial strains of 50% to 350% in 50% increments obtained from the scanner-based DIC method was compared with those obtained from a universal tensile test machine (UTM). In addition, the Poisson’s ratios show that the experimental data fitted well with the theoretical result up to an axial stretch ratio of 2.0. The SBDIC method was found to be a potential tool for low cost measurement of mechanical characteristics of polymeric materials. Keywords: DIC, large deformation, cross-correlation, axial strain, Poisson ratio
Applying TRIZ to Solve Electricity Maximum Demand Problem
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Yiauw Kah Haur , Teo Jay Son ,   Faculty of Engineering Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

This paper aims to provide a systematic approach by applying TRIZ to reduce the maximum demand of the targeted plant, and nonetheless, it does not demote the working quality and environment. TRIZ tools such as engineering system defining, function analysis, cause and effect chain analysis, and engineering contradiction are applied according to achieve a suitable solution to alleviate the problem. From the finding shows that the root cause of high maximum demand (MD) in the plant is due to the company does not have a proper standard on energy savings, using large demand machinery and old aged appliance which are unable to control. The root cause and contradiction are resolved by applying TRIZ tools. Hence, it can be concluded that TRIZ is an innovative and systematic tool in problem-solving. Keywords: Demand-side Management, Industrial, Maximum Demand, TRIZ
Designing Automated Batch-Processing Production Planning for Manufacturing based on Asset-Oriented Modelling
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chin Chen Fai , Lim Yee Mei ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lee Wah Pheng ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Value-based assets in manufacturing such as machines and production planning are critical to productivity and operational success. This paper proposes the implementation design of an intelligent system that produces flexible production planning based on asset-oriented modelling for batch-processing-oriented design. The research aims to reduce the machine changeover time and enables flexibility in production scheduling. The challenge of having such an automated production planning system is that it must be able to handle real-time customer orders, any ad hoc interruptions and unexpected downtime in any production lines. It is important to design an automated production planning system that can produce optimized scheduling that satisfies all hard-constraints in the system. Keywords: intelligent scheduling, manufacturing, production planning, manufacturing asset.
A User Acceptance Framework for the Online Teaching Efficiency Rating System of Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
Authors:   Computer Studies Department, Mindanao State University – Marawi, Marawi City, Philippines, Vistal Jogie , Louwe Sala Erik ,   Computer Studies Department, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology Iligan City, Philippines
Published: July 2022

The researchers in the field of Information Technology and Information System are of interest in understanding the factors of user acceptance. Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is one of the prominent models used in determining the factors of the user acceptance. In this research, the four constructs of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) was used namely: Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI) and Facilitating Conditions (FC) and these four constructs were associated to the user satisfaction (S). Survey was used for this inquiry. For the data analysis, Cronbachs’s Alpha was used to check the reliability of the instrument, weighted mean was applied to determine the level of the user satisfaction, Correlation Coefficient technique was utilized to predict UTAUT factors and Somer’s delta was used to determine the strength of the relationships. The outcome of this research is the user acceptance framework of the Online Teacher Efficiency Rating of Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City. The computed t-test and its associated p–values suggest that the independent variables such as PE, EE and FC are statistically significant. Hence, the three constructs affect the user satisfaction. Keywords: Effort Expectancy, Online Teacher Evaluation, Performance Expectancy, Social Influence, UTAUT, User satisfaction
An Inter-Frame Forgery Detection Technique for Surveillance Videos Based on Analysis of Similarities
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences Sokoto State University, Sokoto – Nigeria., Abdullahi Anas , Bagiwa Mustapha Aminu ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Physical Sciences Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Nigeria., Roko Abubakar ,   Computer Science Unit, Department of Mathematics Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria, Buda Samaila ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Published: July 2022

Background: In video forgeries, the insertion, duplication and deletion of frames are the most common forgeries that are used by attackers to alter targeted videos for malicious intent. Researchers have proposed the use of active and passive technologies for detecting video forgeries over the years. Active approaches are used to detect the occurrence of alterations in digital video with the use of embedded features such as digital signature and watermarks. However, techniques that are based on active approaches are only applicable to specialized hardware devices. A passive technique, on the other hand, detects forgery using the behavioral cues encoded in a video. In this paper, a passive video forgery detection system based on frame similarity analysis is presented.Inter frame forgeries (Insertion, Deletion, and Duplication) were detected using the proposed technique, which was unaffected by scene changes.The technique has the overall performance of 98.07% precision, 100% recall and 99.01% accuracy.
Effect of Image Splicing and Copy Move Forgery on Haralick Features of a Digital Image
Authors:   Department of Computer Science,Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria, Nigeria, Sulaiman Nura
Published: July 2022

Nowadays, digital images have become the fastest way of transferring information, but the existence of advanced photo-editing tools makes it easy to alter digital image content which may be used as proof in a legal case, thus creating a serious problem. The most frequent techniques of image forgery include splicing and copy move. Splicing is an image forgery technique in which, the forger crops a part of the first image and places it in the second image while Copy move forgery is a type of image manipulation that involves copying and pasting at least one component of an image onto other areas of the same image for the purpose of duplication or removal of objects in the image. Finding the integrity of a digital image is critical since it can be used as a legal proof in a multitude of sectors, including investigation of a crime scene. Equally, finding the features of an image that change as a result of image manipulation such as copy move and splicing is very important as this can be used to distinguish between forged and original image. Therefore, in this paper, we looked upon the effect of image splicing and copy move forgery on haralick features of a digital image. CoMoFoD dataset and Images frames extracted from original and spliced videos were used in thisexperiment. The result of this experiment shows that splicing and copy move manipulations have no effect on haralick features of a digital image. As a result, these features cannot be used to tell if an image has been spliced or was manipulated bya copy move forgery
A Multi-Region Investigation of the Perceptions and Use of Smart Home Devices
Authors: Bombik Patrick , Wenzel Tom , Grossklags Jens , Patil Sameer
Published: July 2022

Smart Home Devices are household objects and appliances that are augmented with network connectivity and interactive capabilities. However, the benefits and conveniences of such augmentation are tempered by corresponding increases in privacy and security threats. Studies of user perceptions of these threats and user practices for addressing them are limited mostly to specific devices and/or small samples from a single region. To address this gap, we compared perceptions and practices of people in three geographic regions regarding privacy and security matters related to Smart Home Devices. Across these regions, we found differences in perceived regulatory protection and other regional factors. Our findings suggest that a co-evolution of the design and public policy related to Smart Home Devices could enhance privacy protection and drive increased adoption of these devices.
Integrating Privacy into the Electric Vehicle Charging Architecture
Authors: Kern Dustin , Lauser Timm , Krauß Christoph
Published: July 2022

The Electric Vehicle (EV) charging architecture consists of several actors which communicate with different protocols. A serious issue is the lack of adequate privacy-preserving measures that enables the generation of movement profiles or inferring consumer habits by all of the involved actors. In this paper, we propose an extension of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)-based Direct Anonymous Attestation (DAA) scheme to enable privacy-preserving charging authorization and billing. Our implementation shows that our solution can be easily integrated into existing protocols of the Plug-and-Charge (PnC) EV charging architecture and introduces only minor overhead. The formal analysis using the Tamarin prover shows the security and privacy of our protocol extension.
Watch Over Your TV: A Security and Privacy Analysis of the Android TV Ecosystem
Authors: Tileria Marcos , Blasco Jorge
Published: July 2022

The rapid adoption of Smart TVs has resulted in them becoming another app-based ecosystem. In this context, Android TV is one of the major players as it is widely available across multiple TV manufacturers and has a high integration with other Google products. Yet, the Android TV ecosystem has remained unexplored. This paper presents a deep analysis of the Android TV ecosystem using a large dataset of TV apps. We give an insight into the stakeholder ecosystem, including developers, streaming services, and thirdparty libraries. We analyze the behavior of TV apps in terms of sensitive data collection and communication with other devices using a pipeline of static analysis tools, network traffic collection, and verification via manual analysis. We compare the mobile and TV version of popular streaming apps and found a significant degradation of TV apps in terms of quality and different data collection practices. Our study shows that most TV apps present potentially harmful behaviors, and in most cases, these can be attributed to tracking and advertisement services. We found a prevalence of static identifiers for tracking purposes despite this not being the recommendation. This finding suggests that Google’s new policies limiting advertising identifiers will not have a tangible effect on the TV ecosystem.
The effect of financial development on economic Growth: Evidence from south Asian developing countries
Authors: Bibi Robeena , Sumaira
Published: July 2022

The debate on financial development and economic growth has been comprehensively growing for a long time in the theoretical and empirical literature but there is still conflicting views on this association. Several studies have been conducted on different regions and countries whether banks or stock market finance have any influence on economic growth but the results are still far from a significant conclusion. The empirical findings inclined the view that both banks and stock markets have positive impact on economic growth however some studies support the negative association which may varies on different sample of countries, methodology of the study, proxies for financial development and over time. Based on the ongoing debate, the current study examines the impact of both stock markets and bank based financial development on economic growth in four developing countries of south Asia for the period of 1980-2017.  The study use static, dynamic and long run estimators to efficiently investigate this association. The outcomes specify that both market-based and bank-based financial development indices affect economic growth significantly and positively which indicates that the development of banking system and stock markets perform a very propounding role in strengthening economic growth in the sample countries. The long-run estimators also confirm the presence of long run association between variables. The robustness tests confirm the results of all models that both banks and stock markets development are important and contribute to economic growth in the same way in the sample countries and can’t be differentiated. The findings of this study have important policy suggestions to the sample countries government’s channels, regulatory and supervisory efforts on further improvement of both stock markets and bank-based development in order to attain higher economic growth.
Impact the choice of Exchange Rate Regime on country Economic Growth: Which anchor currency leading the 21st Century
Authors: Jamil Muhammad Naveed
Published: July 2022

This study provides a comprehensive currencies history of the exchange rate arrangement of 195 countries; exchange rate regime impacts on countries' growth and macroeconomic stability period of 1961 to 2020. New measurements of foreign exchange regimes and under controlling the income level of high, upper-middle, middle, and lower-middle economies; This Study adopt Generalized Method of Movements (GMM) to investigate the impact of exchange rate regimes on the economies and macro-economic stability through Per Capita GDP, GDP growth, Inflation and Foreign Trade. The U.S. Dollar dominated the currency in world with a high margin. World countries desire to stabilize exchange rates, reduce exchange restrictions and currencies influence. We find that post Bretton woods transition from fixed to flexible management: Strong relations exist among the choice of exchange rate regime and countries growth. Policy implications are clear; the choice of exchange rate arrangement prevails no impact showing on the long-term countries growth, exchange rate anchor currencies of US Dollar, British Sterling Pound, Euro, Chinese Yuan, French franc, Deutschmark, and Basket currencies have a highly significant impact on countries growth of different income level. Suggest Chinese Yuan may consider alternate anchor currency for World and new measure of exchange rate controls developed. Central banks may be secure advanced country bonds, safe assets, and multi-currencies pegged systems adopted for the reserve to overcome the declining effectiveness of exchange controls.
Application of forensic accounting in predicting the financial performance growth of MTN mobile communication in Nigeria.
Authors: Chukwuma Onah Vitalis , Ugwu James Ike , Babalola Dada Stephen
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how forensic accounting may be used to predict the financial performance and growth of MTN mobile communication in Nigeria in the future. To emphasize the importance of fraud reporting, fraud prevention, and litigation as forensic accounting instruments, it is necessary to address the issue of financial performance growth in every consistent manner for any company in Nigeria to avoid a collapse in financial performance. The ordinary least square (OLS) regression model was used in this paper, and the results show that the model is statistically significant, indicating that there is a significant relationship between forensic accounting instruments and growth in financial performance. According to the coefficient of determination (R-squared), forensic accounting indicators can explain approximately 73 per cent of the variation in financial performance growth. This indicates that the fitted model is adequate for predicting the growth of financial performance in the future. A long-term relationship exists between forensic accounting and the financial performance growth of MTN mobile communication in Nigeria, according to the results of the Johansen cointegration test, which was conducted recently. Furthermore, if fraud is not controlled, it has the potential to devastate the financial performance of telecommunication companies. The regression analysis conducted for this paper reveals that the number of fraud cases reported and the rate of fraud prevention, both of which are forensic accounting indicators, are statistically significant and have a positive significant impact on financial performance growth. Therefore, MTN and other telecommunication companies must put in place a policy within their respective organizations that will continuously fund the cost of forensic accounting so that they can maintain a sustainable level of financial performance growth.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs in Sarangani Province: Promotion of the Triple Bottom Line Framework of Sustainability
Authors: Cristobal-Cipriano Cheryl Marie , Arroyo Jinnifer , Romualdo Alvin
Published: July 2022

This study aimed to determine the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs implemented by business organizations in Sarangani Province in the frame of Triple Bottom Line Framework of Sustainability – People, Planet, and Profit (3Ps). It employed the mixed method research design using sequential qualitative and quantitative survey-type techniques. It involved fifty-two (52) respondents from medium-sized and large companies. Findings show that the main CSR drivers were customer satisfaction and company reputation/image while the major barrier was the lack of support from top management. In terms of involvement, the companies made efforts to address social injustice; partnered with communities to provide financial assistance; promoted waste management, energy, and water conservation; and, ensured employee well-being. In terms of integrating corporate citizenship, the companies recognized the role of leaders as CSR champions; incorporated CSR policies and integrated CSR initiatives in program development; installed CSR in their operational systems, as well as enabled M&E mechanisms. In assessing CSR program implementation, the companies established safety protocols in the workplace; educated their employees and the communities on environmental protection; and, hired local people from host communities. On issues and challenges, financial constraint was cited as a major concern while the benefits were gained from the areas of environmental conservation and compliance to national and local laws. Hence, the study concluded that many business organizations in Sarangani have already taken 3Ps- anchored proactive steps through CSR to make valuable contributions for the continuous development of medium and large-scale enterprises. It is therefore recommended that business organizations should increase their CSR program focus on Gender Equality, develop more CSR champions, increase employee involvement in CSR initiatives, and further CSR efforts through increased funding, while the government should introduce strategic measures to further encourage more companies to undertake CSR.
Corporate Social Responsibility impacts sustainable organizational growth (firm performance): An empirical analysis of Pakistan stock exchange-listed firms
Authors: Jamil Muhammad Naveed , Rasheed Abdul , Mukhtar Zeeshan
Published: July 2022

This study examines of impact on Organizational sustainable growth (firm performance) of Corporate Social responsibility, Leverage on Assets, firm age and firm. This study used sample data of 296 Pakistan stock exchange-listed firms and applied correlation, Ordinary least square regression model for estimate factor impact, and Robustness use for the result is reliable and sustainable. This study used Sustainable Corporate Social responsibility (independent variable), leverage on Assets (moderator variable), firm age and firm size (control variable) and Correlation, Ordinary least square regression model that confirmed their variables, i.e. Corporate Social responsibility, Leverage on Assets, firm age and firm size highly impacting on sustainable organizational growth (firm performance). Robustness test results also confirm the reliability, validity and sustainability of results. That shows results are highly significant reliable, and sustainable. Sustainable Corporate Social responsibility is the leading factor that enhances the firm performance. Firm size and age are significant for sustainable organizational growth (firm performance). This study implication is very significant; policymakers more focus on Sustainable Corporate Social responsibility and corporate commitments. Study recommended to firms; developed a sustainable environmental structure: Enhancing the employee's motivation (self-efficacy), performance per-motion bonuses, employee's need and Corporate Social responsibility leads to sustainable organizational growth (firm performance).
Housing Satisfaction among Students in Tertiary Institutions in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Eteng Salvation , Mfon Ifiok Enobong , Okoi Bassey John
Published: July 2022

The paper focused on examining the satisfaction of students with hostel accommodation in tertiary institutions in Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria. The study sought specifically to identify the level at which students were satisfied with hostel accommodation using fifteen (15) variables. In order to obtain data, three (3) tertiary institutions within the study area were purposively sampled. A total of 150 copies of questionnaire were distributed to residents in the school hostels. Specifically, 50 copies of questionnaire were distributed in each residential hostel in schools that were sample out. Analysis were done using both descriptive statistics such as frequencies and simple percentages as well as relative satisfaction index (RSI) to determine the level of satisfaction of students in the hostels. A five point likert scale was adopted in explaining the level of satisfaction of students with the hostels. The findings revealed that the students were fairly satisfied with the quality, condition and general standards of the hostels in the study area. This is due to the fact that certain facilities that need to be on ground to boost satisfaction level of students were not adequately provided. For instance, it was noted that students do not have maximum access to ICT facilities in hostels. It was also revealed that privacy in hostels had the weakest contribution to student satisfaction in the hostels. In order to boost satisfaction of residents with hostel accommodation, it was suggested that hostels be maintained regularly to avoid deterioration of facilities. It was also recommended that more residential units be developed to accommodate students in the study area. Equally, the students’ priority should be given concern in the housing development process.
Early Carboniferous nautiloids from the Central Sahara, southern Algeria
Authors: Korn Dieter , Bockwinkel Jürgen
Published: July 2022

Coiled nautiloids of the Tournaisian and early to middle Viséan (Early Carboniferous) have so far only become known from a few regions. Here we describe material from five localities in southern Algeria; these belong to four stratigraphic horizons (two horizons in the late Tournaisian, one horizon near the Tournaisian–Viséan boundary, one horizon in the early to middle Viséan). From these, the new genera Stroborineceras gen. nov. and Trilobitoceras gen. nov. and the following new species are described: Rineceras tenerum sp. nov., Stroborineceras insalahensis gen. et sp. nov., Stroborineceras felis gen. et sp. nov., Stroboceras mane sp. nov., Stroboceras ancilis sp. nov., Vestinautilus angulatus sp. nov., Vestinautilus papilio sp. nov., Vestinautilus inflexus sp. nov., Vestinautilus bicristatus sp. nov., Trilobitoceras peculiaris gen. et sp. nov., Aphelaeceras azzelmattiense sp. nov., Maccoyoceras saharensis sp. nov., Maccoyoceras habadraense sp. nov. and Maccoyoceras concavum sp. nov.
The personality of American Nations: An exploratory study
Authors: Lanning Kevin , Warfel Evan A. , Wetherell Geoffrey , Perez Marina , Boyd Ryan , Condon David M.
Published: July 2022

Some scholars have presented models of the United States as a set of “nations” with distinct settlement histories and contemporary cultures. We examined personality differences in one such model, that of Colin Woodard, using data from over 75,000 respondents. Four nations were particularly distinct: The Deep South, Left Coast, New Netherland, and the Spanish Caribbean. Differences between nations at the level of the individual person were typically small, but were larger at the level of community, revealing how aggregation can contribute to differences in the lived experience of places in nations such as Yankeedom or Greater Appalachia. We represented effects in a three-dimensional model defined by Authoritarian conventionalism (which differentiated ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ nations) as well as Cognitive resilience and Competitiveness (which differentiated among the Blue nations). Finally, we adjusted Woodard’s model to better fit the data, and found that nations largely maintained their boundaries, with the most drastic changes occurring on the East Coast.
Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule:
Authors: Marron Jeffrey A
Published: July 2022

The HIPAA Security Rule focuses on safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI) held or maintained by regulated entities. The ePHI that a regulated entity creates, receives, maintains, or transmits must be protected against reasonably anticipated threats, hazards, and impermissible uses and/or disclosures. This publication provides practical guidance and resources that can be used by regulated entities of all sizes to protect ePHI and better understand the security concepts discussed in the HIPAA Security Rule.
Mind Mapping as a New Strategy to Improve Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Learning for Medical Interns
Authors: XIE Chuyu , ZHANG Hujie , YU Fei , HUANG Wenfeng , ZHOU Yaoliang , MO Zhifeng , LIAO Xiaoxing
Published: July 2022

[Objective] Sudden cardiac death (SCD) caused by unexpected cardiovascular arrest remains a major public health threat globally. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a basic but critical first aid skill to rescue patients with sudden cardiac arrest. This study aimed to ascertain whether the mind mapping technique, a note-taking and graphic thinking tool, could improve the learning of CPR among medical interns. [Methods] A total of 79 medical interns rotating in the emergency department in our center were selected as research participants. They were randomly divided into the control group (n=40) and the experimental group (n=39). The control group was trained with traditional PowerPoint (PPT) slide courseware combined with practical operations, while the experimental group was trained with mind mapping technique on the basis of traditional PPT courseware combined with practical operations. The theoretical test, operational assessment, and the survey regarding the satisfaction with the training were conducted between the two groups of interns after training. [Results] Although the interns in both groups mastered the CPR technique successfully with theoretical and operational assessment scores >90 (out of 100), the experimental group performed significantly better in both theoretical tests (score: 96.13±2.47 vs 93.71±4.48, p=0.0041) and operational assessment (score: 94.82±3.22 vs 91.32±3.46, p<0.0001). Moreover, all interns (100%) in the experimental group were satisfied with the CPR training experience, while only 75% of the interns in the control group were satisfied with the training. [Conclusions] Mind maps as a supplementary teaching tool could facilitate CPR learning for medical interns and improve their learning interest.
Bioimaging Applications of Excitation-Independent Fluorescence Carbon Dots
Authors: ZHANG Jianfang , LUO Zhiming , XIE Chuyu , ZHANG Hujie
Published: July 2022

Carbon dots (CDs) were synthesized via a simple method and applied in bioimaging. The CDs display excitation-independent fluorescence emission and exhibit upconversion PL, providing further tissue penetration and greater sensitivity as the effect of the autofluorescence of biological bodies is minimized and cellular imaging. This is the first time that excitation-independent carbon dots is prepared via a truly facile approach without the need of external heating or additional energy input. These results indicate that the CDs have excellent potential to be applied in biomedical and clinical analysis.
Riflessioni storiche sulle relazioni internazionali di Dionisio, tiranno di Eraclea Pontica
Authors: Gallotta Stefania
Published: July 2022

Starting from the historical work of Memnon’s of Heracleia, which has been handed down to us by Photius’ excerpta, we can reconstruct the role of the polis of Heracleia Pontica, in the complex historical period after Alexander’s III death. With this paper, I will analyse the tyrannical period, and in particular Dionysius’ tyranny. During his tyranny, Dionysius of Heracleia Pontica was able to realize a complex network of relationships; he succeeded in making the city an undisputed protagonist of that historical period. He knew how to juggle the struggles among the Diadochoi and he was able to forge relations with some of them, and with some poleis of the Black Sea area, like Sinope, aiming to increase his power and that of his homeland.
Lama Rawat Inap Pasien Terkonfirmasi COVID-19 di Rumah Sakit Universitas Indonesia dan Faktor yang Mempengaruhinya.
Authors: Fahmia Rizka , Helda Helda , Nursari Astuti Yuni
Published: July 2022

Banyaknya kasus COVID-19 membuat daya tampung fasilitas kesehatan hampir tidak mencukupi untuk memberikan pelayanan medis rawat inap yang memadai pada pasien COVID-19. Studi yang dilakukan di beberapa negara seperti China, Beijing, Vietnam, Amerika Serikat melaporkan durasi dan faktor resiko rawat inap pasien COVID-19 yang bervariasi. Namun, saat ini penelitian tentang durasi dan faktor resiko lama rawat inap pasien COVID-19 di Indonesia masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui faktor resiko lama rawat inap pasien terkonfirmasi COVID-19 di Rumah Sakit Universitas Indonesia (RSUI). Desain studi potong lintang dilakukan pada 266 pasien terkonfirmasi COVID-19 yang dirawat inap di RSUI selama Maret sampai dengan September 2020. Studi ini menilai faktor resiko usia, jenis kelamin, area tinggal, gambaran radiologi, pekerjaan, gejala, keparahan penyakit, komorbiditas, jumlah obat pada hari pertama rawat, dan status PCR saat akhir rawat. Data berasal dari rekam medis elektronik RSUI. Analisa data melalui uji chi square, Kruskal-Walis dilakukan untuk melihat perbedaan variabel kategorik dan numerik. Selain itu, analisa multivariat regresi logistik dilakukan untuk menentukan prediktor lama rawat inap pasien terkonfirmasi COVID-19 di RSUI. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa median lama rawat inap adalah 13 hari (range 3 – 74 hari). Adapun prediktor rawat inap lebih panjang (>14 hari) adalah pada pria (OR 1,80, 95%CI  1,03 – 3,15), dan pasien dengan gambaran pneumonia (OR 1,68, 95%CI  0,95 – 3,00), diabetes mellitus (OR 3,48, 95%CI  1,11 – 10,92), demam (OR 2,30, 95%CI  1,31 – 4,05), anosmia (OR 4,10, 95%CI  1,60 – 10,48), keparahan sedang (OR 1,64, 95%CI  0,88 – 3,06), keparahan berat (OR 13,31, 95%CI  1,64 – 107,72). Disimpulkan bahwa tingkat keparahan berat, anosmia, diabetes mellitus, demam, pasien pria dan gambaran pneumonia merupakan faktor resiko signifikan yang berhubungan dengan lama rawat inap pasien terkonfirmasi COVID-19 di RSUI Depok. Pasien dengan faktor resiko tersebut diatas untuk lebih diprioritaskan dalam penanganan medis karena rentan terhadap lama rawat inap yang panjang.
Key features of the genetic architecture and evolution of host-microbe interactions revealed by high-resolution genetic mapping of the mucosa-associated gut microbiome in hybrid mice
Authors: Doms Shauni , Fokt Hanna , Rühlemann Malte Christoph , Chung Cecilia J , Kuenstner Axel , Ibrahim Saleh M , Franke Andre , Turner Leslie M , Baines John F
Published: July 2022

Determining the forces that shape diversity in host-associated bacterial communities is critical to understanding the evolution and maintenance of metaorganisms. To gain deeper understanding of the role of host genetics in shaping gut microbial traits, we employed a powerful genetic mapping approach using inbred lines derived from the hybrid zone of two incipient house mouse species. Furthermore, we uniquely performed our analysis on microbial traits measured at the gut mucosal interface, which is in more direct contact with host cells and the immune system. Several mucosa-associated bacterial taxa have high heritability estimates, and interestingly, 16S rRNA transcript-based heritability estimates are positively correlated with cospeciation rate estimates. Genome-wide association mapping identifies 428 loci influencing 120 taxa, with narrow genomic intervals pinpointing promising candidate genes and pathways. Importantly, we identified an enrichment of candidate genes associated with several human diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, and functional categories including innate immunity and G-protein-coupled receptors. These results highlight key features of the genetic architecture of mammalian host-microbe interactions and how they diverge as new species form.
Comparison of Pre-Service Math Teachers' Success Levels in Algebraic, Spatial, Probabilistic and Proportional Reasoning
Authors: YAZGAN Yeliz , ÜLGER Tuğçe KOZAKLI
Published: July 2022

Matematiği muhakeme üzerinde odaklamak için ciddi uğraşlara rağmen, öğrencilerin büyük çoğunluğu matematik öğrenmenin çoğunlukla ezberleme olduğunu düşünmektedirler. Öğrencileri bu algıdan uzaklaştırmak öncelikle öğretmenlerin, temelde
ise öğretmen adaylarının sorumluluğundadır. Bu doğrultuda öğretmen adayları çeşitli muhakeme türlerinde yeterli bir düzeye ulaşabilmelidirler. Bu çalışmanın amacı, matematik öğretmen adaylarının cebirsel, olasılıksal, orantısal
ve uzamsal muhakeme türlerindeki başarı düzeylerini belirlemek ve bu başarı düzeylerini birbirleriyle karşılaştırmaktır. Araştırmanın deseni, katılımcıların bilgi, beceri, yetenek vb. özelliklerini olduğu gibi betimlemeyi amaçladığı
için tarama araştırması olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda, 133 matematik öğretmeni adayına altı açık uçlu problem sorulmuştur. Katılımcıların cevapları, her bir muhakeme türü açısından 0, 1 ve 2 olarak kodlanmıştır. Verilerin
analizinde betimsel istatistikler, Friedman testi, Wilcoxon İşaretli Sıralar testi ve Spearman korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlara göre, matematik öğretmen adaylarının hem genel hem de muhakeme türü bazında başarıları,
alınabilecek en yüksek puan göz önüne alındığında ortalamanın üstündedir. Katılımcıların en başarılı olduğu muhakeme türü cebirsel, en başarısız oldukları muhakeme türü ise uzamsaldır. Bunun yanı sıra, katılımcıların muhakeme türlerindeki
bazı başarı düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir farklılık vardır. Sadece cebirsel-uzamsal, cebirsel-olasılıksal ve uzamsal-olasılıksal muhakeme türleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki olduğu gözlenmiştir. Genel anlamda
bakıldığında öğretmen adayları her ne kadar başarı gösterseler de her muhakeme türünde aynı başarıyı gösterememektedirler. O yüzden tüm bu muhakeme türlerini birbiriyle ilişkilendiren, birkaçını bir arada kullanmayı gerektiren
çalışmalara da eğitim ortamlarında yer verilmelidir.
Prospecção Exploratória de Patentes de Coletores Solares Utilizados para Aquecimento de Água como Medida de Eficiência Energética
Authors: Abreu Mariana Varela de Andrade , Abreu Emilio Rebouças Ferreira
Published: July 2022

A demanda crescente de energia elétrica no Brasil e no mundo pelo setor residencial define o consumidor como um dos principais agentes de controle do consumo de energia elétrica. A substituição de chuveiros elétricos por sistemas de aquecimento solar de água, cujo principal componente é o coletor solar, já é uma obrigação legal em muitos países e se constitui uma importante medida de eficiência energética. Nesse sentido, o Brasil, que possui alto índice de radiação solar, poderia utilizar amplamente essa tecnologia. No entanto, este estudo verificou que existem poucas patentes depositadas no Brasil nesse tema, o que sinaliza a oportunidade de desenvolvimento de pesquisa e inovação dessa tecnologia no País. A China, a Alemanha, a Coreia e os Estados Unidos são os países que tiveram maior quantidade de patentes depositadas nos últimos 20 anos, indicando domínio da tecnologia nesses países. Portanto, a prospecção exploratória de patentes de coletores solares no Brasil e no mundo, realizada neste estudo, sugere a necessidade de mudanças nas políticas de incentivo e na legislação existente no Brasil acerca do uso eficiente de energia elétrica por parte dos consumidores residenciais.