bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biosorption of chromium ions through modified Eichhornia crassipes biomass form the aqueous medium
Authors:   Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Parameswari E. , Premalatha R.P. ,   Department of Soil science Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Davamani V. ,   Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Kalaiselvi P. ,   Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Paul Sebastian S. ,   Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Suganya K. ,   Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India
Published: February 2021

Aim: To explore the potential of water hyacinth biomass as a low cost adsorbent for sequestrating chromium ions from aqueous solution. Methodology: The biosorption behavior of chromium ions (Cr(III) and Cr(VI)) from aqueous solution by powdered water hyacinth biomass was assessed through series of batch experiments using advanced instrumentation techniques like Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis and Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy, pH zero point charge. The equilibrium relationship between sorbent and sorbate was determined in solution by using the isotherms Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin models. Results: The optimum pH for Cr(III) and Cr(VI) adsorption was 5.0 and 2.0 whereas the maximum Cr(III) and Cr(VI) adsorption was 99.80 and 89.15%, respectively. Langmuir isotherm fitted the data well with R2 value of 0.999 for both Cr(III) and Cr(VI) by the biosorbent. Adsorption kinetics showed that the experimental data fitted the pseudo second order kinetic model with R2 value of 0.999 for both Cr(III) and Cr(VI). The EDX spectra peaks of Ca, O, C indicated the presence of functional groups such as –OH and –COOH in the biosorbent. The zeta potential analysis depicted that water hyacinth biomass had negative surface charge of (-) 23.5mV. Interpretation: Water hyacinth based biosorbent can be utilized for the removal of Cr ions from industrial waste water. Further, water hyacinth has additional advantage that it reduces or even eliminates the diverse impact of weeds on the environment. Key words: Biosorption, Chromium removal, Water hyacinth
Elucidation of induced host plant resistance to white backed plant hopper (WBPH) in response to zinc application in rice
Authors:   Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751 003, India, Tripathy S. , Rath L.K. ,   Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751 003, India, Tripathy S.K. ,   Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture (OUAT), Bhubaneswar-751 003, India
Published: February 2021

Aim: The experiment was aimed to study the effects of various Zn formulations towards induced host plant resistance to WBPH in rice. Methodology: Eight zinc treatments comprising basal and foliar applications(at 30 and 45 DAT) of Zn SO4 and Zn-EDTA and their combinations were tested for induced host plant resistance to WBPH (a dreadful sucking insect) in a most sensitive rice variety TN 1. In addition, a treatment without any Zn application served as control. The pot grown plants were kept in the Mylar cages with top end covered by fine mesh muslin cloth and as such maintained till maturity. One adult gravid female insect was released into each cage (at 46DAT) and the insect population build-up was recorded after one month. Soluble protein profiling of leaf samples (at 60DAT) of each treatment was done by SDS-PAGE and data were analyzed for clustering pattern. Results: Altogether, 19 polypeptide bands (14.3-97.4kDa) were revealed. The low molecular weight proteins (14.3-25.1 kDa) were clearly absent in the control. T6(Zn EDTA at basal and foliar) recorded least WBPH build–up and elicited highest number (15) of polypeptide bands including five new bands at 66.0, 37.0, 23.6, 15.8 and 14.3 kDa. Further, 66.0kDa, 37.0 kDa and 14.3 kDa polypeptide bands were commonly shared by T6, T7(ZnSO4 basal+ EDTA foliar) and T8(Zn EDTA basal + ZnSO4) that recorded lower WBPH population and grouped together as compared to rest of the treatments and control. However, 23.6 kDa polypeptide band induced only in T6 and T7 seems to have greater role in manifestation of induced defence mechanism against WBPH in rice. Interpretation: The differentially expressed proteins (as compared to control) revealed in response to Zn application may be considered as biochemical basis of induced resistance for the pest in rice Key words: Induced resistance, Soluble protein profiling, White backed plant hopper, Zinc
The impact of African Swine Fever Virus on smallholder village pig production: an outbreak investigation in Lao PDR
Authors: Matsumoto Nina , Siengsanan-Lamont J , Halasa Tariq , Young James , Ward Michael , douangngeun Bounlom , theppangna Watthana , Khounsy Syseng , Toribio Jenny-Ann , Bush Russell , Blacksell S.D.
Published: February 2021

African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) causes a deadly disease of pigs which
spread through southeast Asia in 2019. We investigated one of the first
outbreaks of ASFV in Lao Peoples Democratic Republic amongst smallholder
villages of Thapangtong District, Savannakhet Province. In this study,
two ASFV affected villages were compared to two unaffected villages.
Evidence of ASFV-like clinical signs appeared in pig herds as early as
May 2019, with median epidemic days on 1 and 18 June in the two
villages, respectively. Using participatory epidemiology mapping
techniques, we found statistically significant spatial clustering in
both outbreaks (P < 0.001). Villagers reported known risk
factors for ASFV transmission  such as free-ranging management systems
and wild boar access  in all four villages. The villagers reported
increased pig trader activity from Vietnam before the outbreaks;
however, the survey did not determine a single outbreak source. The
outbreak caused substantial household financial losses with an average
of 9 pigs lost to the disease, and Monte Carlo analysis estimated this
to be USD 215 per household. ASFV poses a significant threat to food and
financial security in smallholder communities such as Thapangtong, where
40.6% of the district’s population are affected by poverty. This study
shows ASFV management in the region will require increased local
government resources, knowledge of informal trader activity and wild
boar monitoring alongside education and support to address intra-village
risk factors such as free-ranging, correct waste disposal and swill
feeding.
Myasthenia gravis associated with Good’s syndrome: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Wang Hui , Ma Sheng , Chang Li , Wang Xuan , Yao Yang , Zhang Meng , Ma Ping
Published: February 2021

Background: Good’s syndrome (GS) is a rare secondary immunodeficiency
disease associated with thymoma, which is characterized by chronic
recurrent infection. Due to abnormal immune function, more than half of
GS are complicated with autoimmune diseases, such as myasthenia gravis
(MG) and pure red cell aplastic anemia (PRCA).Case presentation: We
report a case of type III late-onset myasthenia gravis (MG) with
thymoma, which was gradually improved after mechanical ventilation,
Intravenous steroid pulse, intravenous immunoglobulin , and tacrolimus.
After weaning, the patient had a repeated myasthenia gravis crisis
caused by lung infections, urinary tract infections, bacteremia, and
septic shock, resulting in difficulty in weaning. The subsequent
immunological evaluation showed hypogammaglobulinemia, decreased B
lymphocytes , and an inverted proportion of CT4+/CD8+ cells, which
confirmed the diagnosis of GS.Conclusions: GS should be strongly
suspected and immunological examinations performed when recurrent
opportunistic infections occur in patients with MG associated thymoma.
Early identification and intravenous administration of immunoglobulin
can reduce the incidence of future infection and improve the
prognosis.We summarize 16 previously reported cases of MG patients with
GS. The average age of onset of MG was 53 ±18 years old, and the ratio
of male to female was roughly equal. Mostly manifested as systemic
myasthenia gravis (77%), half of the patients had bulbar paralysis,
15% had myasthenia gravis crisis, and only 8% only involved
extraocular muscles. Thymomas of type B and Type A were the most common.
GS symptoms improved in 7 of the 10 patients, suggested thymectomy
played a positive role.
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Home-based Resistance Training Intervention in Adolescent and Young Adult Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Survivors
Authors: Ketterl Tyler , Ballard Sheri , Bradford Miranda , Chow Eric , Jenssen Kari , Myers Sam , Rosenberg Abby , Doren Matt Van , Baker K. Scott
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND Adolescent and young adult (AYA) hematopoietic cell
transplantation (HCT) survivors are at increased risk of metabolic
syndrome and lean body mass (LBM) deficits. Resistance training (RT) is
a potential intervention to improve LBM, metabolic fitness and reduce
risk of cardiovascular disease. PROCEDURE Eligible participants ages
13-39 years, 80-120 days post-HCT, transfusion independent, and
prednisone dose <1 mg/kg/day were approached. Baseline
assessments of body composition (DXA), anthropometrics and strength
testing were completed and participants were taught a 12-week,
home-based RT intervention with weekly remote coaching. Follow-up
assessments were at day +200 (FU1) and +365 post-HCT (FU2). Feasibility
targets were 1) 60% enrollment of approached patients, 2) 80%
completion of weekly phone calls and 3) 80% completion of the RT
intervention and FU1 assessments. Acceptability was measured by
recommendation of the intervention to an AYA HCT survivor. RESULTS
Twenty of 31 (65%) eligible AYAs enrolled. Two participants failed to
complete baseline measurements (1=scheduling barriers, 1=passive
refusal) and 4 participants who completed baseline assessments did not
receive the intervention (2=medical reasons, 2=no longer interested). Of
the 13 who received the intervention, 11 (85%) completed FU1 and
completed 88.5% of coaching calls. LBM (kg) increased or remained
unchanged in 9/9 participants with complete body composition data at FU1
(mean 1.1 kg; 95%CI: 0.4,1.9). All participants who completed FU1
reported they would recommend the intervention to an AYA HCT survivor.
CONCLUSIONS A home-based RT intervention in AYA HCT survivors early post
HCT is both feasible and acceptable and may maintain or increase LBM.
Tuberculosis with Evans syndrome: A case report.
Authors: Gyawali Sagar , Joshi Utsav , Kharel Zeni , Khanal Shambhu , Shrestha Anjan
Published: February 2021

We herein report an exceedingly rare case of Evans syndrome with
associated tubercular pleural effusion. The patient was initially
treated as autoimmune hemolytic anemia. However, the development of
thrombocytopenia led to the subsequent diagnosis of Evans syndrome. The
co-existence of tuberculosis resulted in additional difficulty during
treatment with immunosuppressive medications.
SIMPLE CYSTECTOMY AND ORTHOTOPIC CONTINENT URINARY DIVERSION FOR NON MALIGNANT UROLOGICAL CONDITIONS: OUR LONG TERM EXPERIENCE
Authors: mudimu cathbert
Published: February 2021

Chronic urinary schistosomiasis may lead to obstructive uropathy,
contracted bladder secondary to ureteral calcific fibrosis. Appropriate
surgical intervention , guided by renal function, bladder capacity and
meticulous follow-up may lead to excellent long term urogenital outcomes
, following simple cystectomy with orthotopic continent neocystoplasty
Liraglutide Increases the Catabolism of Apolipoprotein B100–Containing Lipoproteins in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Reduces Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Expression
Authors: Vergès Bruno , Duvillard Laurence , Barros Jean Paul Pais de , Bouillet Benjamin , Baillot-Rudoni Sabine , Rouland Alexia , Petit Jean Michel , Degrace Pascal , Demizieux Laurent
Published: February 2021

OBJECTIVE: Dyslipidemia observed in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is
atherogenic. Important features of diabetic dyslipidemia are increased levels
of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and small dense LDL particles which, all have
apolipoprotein B100 (apoB100) as major apolipoprotein. This prompted us to
study the effect of the GLP1 agonist, liraglutide, on the metabolism of apoB100
containing lipoproteins.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We performed an in vivo kinetic study with stable isotopes (L-[1-13C]
leucine) in 10 T2DM patients before and after 6-month treatment with
liraglutide (1.2 mg/day). We also
evaluated, in mice, the effect of liraglutide on the expression of genes
involved in apoB100 containing lipoprotein clearance.

RESULTS: In T2DM patients, liraglutide treatment significantly
reduced plasma apoB100 (0.93±0.13 vs. 1.09±0.11 g/L,
p=0.011) and fasting triglycerides (1.76±0.37 vs. 2.48±0.69 mmol/L, p=0.005). The kinetic study showed a
significant increase in indirect catabolism of VLDL1-apoB100
(4.11±1.91 vs. 2.96±1.61 day-1,p=0.005), VLDL2-apoB100
(5.17±2.53 vs. 2.84±1.65 day-1,p=0.008),
IDL-apoB100 (5.27±2.77 vs. 3.74±1.85 day-1,p=0.017)
and in catabolism of LDL-apoB100 (0.72±0.22 vs. 0.56±0.22 day-1,p=0.005). In mice, liraglutide
increased lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene expression and reduced Proprotein
convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4)
and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF alpha) gene expression in adipose tissue,
and decreased PCSK9 mRNA and increased LDL-receptor protein expression, in
liver. In vitro, liraglutide directly reduced the expression of PCSK9 in the
liver.

CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with liraglutide induces a significant
acceleration of the catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (VLDL1,
VLDL2, IDL) and LDL. Liraglutide modifies the expression of genes
involved in apoB100 containing lipoprotein catabolism. These positive effects
on lipoprotein metabolism may reduce cardiovascular risk in T2DM.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE FORMAÇÃO DE ECOSSISTEMAS DE EMPREENDEDORISMO E INOVAÇÃO: FRAMEWORK CONCEITUAL A PARTIR DE CASOS PORTUGUESES
Authors: Alvares Daniela Fantoni , Daniel Ana Isabel Dias , Varum Celeste Maria Dias de Amorim , Botelho Anabela
Published: February 2021

In this exploratory study with a qualitative approach, the process and strategies for the formation of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems were analyzed in territories of low demographic density, starting from the projects: Vale do Tejo Technology Park, Living Lab Beira da Cova and Habitat of Business Innovation in the Strategic Sectors, respectively, in Abrantes, Fundão and Penela (Portugal). Interviews were carried out with nine social actors linked to the projects and the content analysis technique was used with support from the NVivo software. Based on empirical analysis and literature review, a conceptual framework was developed for the formation of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems, where the following strategies were outlined: (i) urban rehabilitation programs, (ii) fostering the culture of hospitality; (iii) increased use of endogenous resources, (iv) quality of life, (v) qualification of human resources and (vi) support for entrepreneurship and innovation. It is noteworthy that the proposed framework can contribute to the guidance of public policies and the development of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in low-density territories.
INHERITANCE AND INNOVATION, ADJUSTMENT AND ACCUMULATION:ON THE MODERNIZATION THINKING OF CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY OF THE FORBIDDEN CITY
Authors: Meifan Zhu , Wenjing Ai
Published: February 2021

General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward in the report of the Nineteenth National Congress a new era topic of creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese traditional culture, which put forward higher requirements for the modernization of Chinese traditional culture. The modernization of traditional culture has always been an important part of building a socialist modernization country in an all-round way, but in the process of modernization, cultural modernization, especially the modernization of traditional Chinese culture, has been shackled. Cultural industry, especially cultural creative industry, is an important model for the development of cultural modernization. Its development course provides an important experience for the modernization of Chinese traditional culture. Starting from the symbol cultural creative industry of the Palace Museum, this paper analyses the process of innovative development and creative transformation of Chinese traditional culture, focusing on the realistic dilemma of Chinese traditional culture. What is it, how to develop the modernization of Chinese traditional culture and how to guarantee the modernization of Chinese traditional culture are discussed in order to promote the modernization of Chinese traditional culture.
OPEN INNOVATION ORIENTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMES: DO ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND RESOURCE BRICOLAGE MATTER?
Authors: Jayawardhana Kumudu
Published: February 2021

The burgeoning literature postulates that a firm’s degree of openness for external parties in building its knowledge base undoubtedly enables it gaining competitive advantage though a little attention has been devoted to investigating the phenomena from small and medium enterprise (SME) perspective. Accordingly, this study investigates how open innovation orientation leads nurturing greater innovation and acquiring greater sustainable goals and specifically, how entrepreneurial orientation and resource bricolage facilitate the whole process. Drawing upon a sample of 442 SMEs, the study followed a quantitative approach to investigate the focal research question. The results reveal that open innovation orientation of SMEs significantly influences on nurturing greater innovation and attaining sustainable goals in long-run while the entrepreneurial orientation drives the whole process. The study also finds that the resource bricolage plays a significant role in converting SMEs more open innovation oriented and fostering greater innovation. By doing so, this study provides noteworthy theoretical and managerial insights.
O DIREITO DOS ANIMAIS NO BRASIL E A BIOEMPATIA COMO FORMA DE REFLEXÃO
Authors: Pardi Domingues Elaine Cristina
Published: February 2021

O presente artigo pretende analisar o direito dos animais no Brasil a partir de concepções filosóficas, jurídicas e jurisprudenciais, com o propósito de detectar as principais implicações sobre o tema na tentativa de buscar na bioempatia uma forma de reflexão e mudança social.
Kinetic model of photoinitiated copolymerization of monofunctional monomers till high conversions
Authors:   Department of Physical Chemistry of Combustible Minerals L. M. Lytvynenko Institute of Physico-Organic Chemistry and Coal Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 3a Naukova str., 79053 Lviv, Ukraine, Medvedevskikh Yuriy , Khovanets’ Galyna ,   Department of Physical Chemistry of Combustible Minerals L. M. Lytvynenko Institute of Physico-Organic Chemistry and Coal Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 3a Naukova str., 79053 Lviv, Ukraine, Yevchuk Iryna ,   Department of Physical Chemistry of Combustible Minerals L. M. Lytvynenko Institute of Physico-Organic Chemistry and Coal Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 3a Naukova str., 79053 Lviv, Ukraine
Published: February 2021

Regularities of kinetics of photoinitiated copolymerization till high conversions in the systems of monofunctional methacrylate comonomers (hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), glycidyl methacrylate (GMA)) have been investigated by laser interferometry in a wide range of experimental factors (molar ratio of comonomers, photoinitiator concentration, intensity of UV-irradiation). Kinetic model of photoinitiated copolymerization of methacrylates till high conversions has been proposed on the basis of microheterogeneity conception of the polymerization process.
New Route for Polycarbonates
Authors:   Central Institute for Labour Protection, Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Koszykowa 75, 00-662 Warsaw, Poland, Brzozowski Zbigniew , Stec Anna ,   Uklan, School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences University of Central Lancashire, United Kings, Wielgosz Zbigniew ,   Industrial Chemistry Research Institute, Poland
Published: February 2021

A new route for obtaining chemically pure and ecological polycarbonates has been developed. The process was carried out without any amines with dimethylosulfoxide (DMSO) as interfacial catalyst. It was established that DMSO was between 80–120 mol % to the quantities of applied monomers. Bisphenol A and bisphenol C [2,2-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl),-1,-1 dichloroethylene] were applied as bisphenolic monomers
Selection Selection of Probabilistic Model of Extreme Floods in Benue River Basin, Nigeria
Authors: Ologhadien Itolima
Published: February 2021

The selection of optimum probabilistic model of extreme floods as a crucial step for flood frequency analysis has remained a formidable challenge for the scientific and engineering communities to address. Presently, there is no scientific consensus about the choice of probability distribution model that would accurately simulate flood discharges at a particular location or region. In practice, several probability distributions are evaluated, and the optimum distribution is then used to establish the design quantile - probability relationship. This paper presents the evaluation of five probability distributions models; Gumbel (EV1), 2-parameter lognormal (LN2), log Pearson type III (LP3), Pearson type III(PR3), and Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) using the method of moments (MoM) for parameter estimation and annual maximum series of four hydrological stations in Benue River Basin in Nigeria. Additionally, Q-Q plots were used to compliment the selection process. The choice of optimum probability distribution model was based on five statistical goodness – of – fit measures; modified index of agreement (Dmod), relative root mean square error (RRMSE), Nash – Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE), Percent bias (PBIAS), ratio of RMSE and standard deviation of the measurement (RSR). Goodness – of – fit assessment reveals that GEV is the best – fit distribution, seconded by PR3 and thirdly, LP3. In comparison with WMO (1989) survey of countries on distribution types currently in use for frequency analysis of extremes of floods shows that GEV is standard in one country, while PR3 is a standard in 7 countries, and LP3 is standard in 7 countries. It is recommended that GEV, PR3 and LP3 should be considered in the final selection of optimum probability distribution model in Nigeria.
Comparative Performance of the ARIMA, ARIMAX and SES Model for Estimating Reported Cases of Diabetes Mellitus in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Obi C. V. , Okoli C. N.
Published: February 2021

This study examined the performance of the ARIMA, ARIMAX and the Single Exponential Smoothing (SES) model for the estimation of diabetes cases in Anambra State with the following specific objectives: to fit the model to the data, to determine the best fit model for estimating diabetes mellitus cases and forecast for expected cases for period of five years. The secondary data used for the study is sourced from records of Anambra state Ministry of Health. The Akaike information criterion is adopted for assessing the performance of the models. The R-software is employed for the analysis of data. The results obtained showed that the data satisfied normality and stationarity requirements. The finding of the study showed that ARIMA model has least value of AIC of 1177.92, following the ARIMAX model with value of AIC=1542.25 and SEM recorded highest value of 1595.67. The findings further revealed that the ARIMA has the least values across the measures of accuracy. More so, five years predictions of the cases of diabetes mellitus were obtained using the models under study. From the results of the findings, ARIMA model proved to be best alternative for estimating reported cases of diabetes mellitus in Anambra state. Based on the findings, we recommend there is need for medical practitioners /health planners to create awareness and inform patients about the possible related risk factors of death through early diagnosis and intervention.
Theory of the Stationary Self-Consistent Universe
Authors: Avshalumov Alexander
Published: February 2021

The three space-time model of the structure of the Universe, proposed by the author, allows to solve many fundamental problems of modern cosmology and theoretical physics and creates the basis for building a unified physical theory (including one that unites GR and quantum physics).
Subverting Gender in Laxmi Raj Sharma’s ‘Intriguing Women’
Authors: Mishra Kaustubh
Published: February 2021

This paper close reads the short story collection Intriguing Women by Laxmi Raj Sharma to explicate upon the theme of ideological subversion within it. Sharma deploys his female characters as agents of destabilisation that assert their own identity and thus question the dominant social constructs. In doing this, these characters raise questions about the ruling ideology and its established norms of behavior, selfhood and performance. While Sharma’s usage of motifs and structural forms makes the stories works of art, the actions of his characters make them didactic and pushes the readers towards questioning some of their fundamental assumptions.
The Queerness in Shikhandi: Concerning Devdutt Pattanaik’s Shikhandi and Other Queer Tales They Don’t Tell You
Authors: M Ambili
Published: February 2021

Queer theory is a realm of critical theory that developed within/in the early 1990s, out of the fields of queer studies and women's studies. Shikhandi is an important character in the Mahabharata. Hindu tales have many references to queerness; one among them is the story of Shikhandi, a woman who became a man. The gender of Shikhandi is a controversial subject, in epics especially in Mahabharata, men are considered as great warriors, full of masculinity and resilience. But while approaching the text from a postmodernist perspective, we can analyze the gender of Shikhandi as the ‘other gender’, Mahabharata, which means great India have much popularity in India, as Homer’s poems over the Greeks. This paper seeks to examine, how the character of Shikhandi in Mahabharata,who is neglected in the society, the queerness in Shikhandi which is flexible and fluid made him/her a remarkable character in the great epic.
Representation of Marginalization in the Life Writing of African American Women Writers
Authors: Kundi Dr. Minu
Published: February 2021

The process of imperialism and colonialism was established on the covert idea of economic and political exploitation of the underdeveloped eastern cultures by the dominant west. With the process of decolonization, the marginalized and the poor have been given a centre space alongwith the reversal of the order where those who were the object for centuries, suddenly refuse to be subjected to misrepresentation and domination, and begin to constitute their own discourses. Literature serves as a medium of honest self expression and platform to express the true self for women. American society has triply disempowered and disenfranchised African American women on the basis of race, gender and class. Many African American women writers attempt to break down traditional structures and dislocate narrative strategies in order to re-examine subject identity and to demonstrate the complexity of female experience. By writing about their lives the marginalized are valorized and their oppression turns into empowerment. Life writing helps females to explore subjectivity and to assume authorship of their own life. The account of the life of African American women writers chronicles their frequent encounters with racism, sexism and classism as they describe the people, events and personal qualities that helped them to survive the devastating effects of their environment.
ANALISIS RASIO LIKUIDITAS PADA PT INDOFOOD SUKSES MAKMUR
Authors: Haryono Yordan , Hendri Nedi , Japlani Ardiansyah
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengukur tingkat kesehatan PT Indofood Sukses Makmur denganmenggunakan analisis rasio likuiditas. Data yang di gunakan adalah laporan keuangan PT IndofoodSukses Makmur tahun 2015-2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Kuantitatif Deksriptif.Jenis penelitian ini adalah study kasus. Prosedur pengumpulan data pada penelitian kali inimenggunakan teknikn dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif denganpendekatan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa PT Indofood Sukses Makmur selama 4tahun terakhir memiliki kinerja keuangan yang samgat baik.
ANALISIS DISIPLIN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA KARYAWAN PADA KSP TRI DHARMA ARTHA DI KANTOR PUSAT SEPUTIH RAMAN
Authors: Lestari Ni Kadek Dwi , Rahayu Sri Retnaning , Sari Gustin Padwa
Published: February 2021

Karyawan di dalam suatu perusahaan mempunyai peran yang sangat penting bagi kemajuanperusahaannya, karena pada dasarnya karyawan adalah ujung tombak yang menjalankan rodaperusahaan dengan kata lain karyawan adalah sumber kunci bagi perusahaan. Penelitia ini bertujuan

untuk mengetahui bagaimana pimpinan memberikan motivasi dan terhadap karyawan pada KSP TriDharma Artha. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif. Dari hasil peneltian menujukanbahwa motivasi sangat penting bagi seseorang mengingat motivasi merupakan dorongan atau motifdalam diri individu yang mempengaruhi tingkah laku tertentu, serta usaha menumbuhkembangkankehidupan pribadi yang bersangkutan.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PEMAHAMAN AKUNTANSI, PERSEPSI BIAYA TERHADAP NIAT UNTUK MENGAMBIL SERTIFIKASI PROFESI CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA) DENGAN MOTIVASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: Istanti Elis , Nusantoro Jawoto , Sari Gustin Padwa
Published: February 2021

This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of accounting understanding level, cost perceptions ofintentions to take Chartered Accountant (CA) professional certification with motivation as a moderatingvariable. This study uses a quantitative method of associative and verification approaches. The object of thisresearch is the S1 Accounting Study Program students at Muhammadiyah University of Metro. The studypopulation was 406 students. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, so as to obtain a sample of102 students. Data analysis techniques in this study used descriptive statistics, classic assumption tests,moderated regression analysis, hypothesis testing and coefficient of determination tests. Data were analyzedusing SPSS version 20. The results of this study indicate that: 1) The accounting understanding level did notsignificantly influence the intention to take Chartered Accountant (CA) professional certification, 2) Perceptionof cost had a significant effect on the intention to take Chartered Accountant (CA) profession certification, 3) Motivation was able to moderate the relationship between the level of accounting understanding of intention to take Chartered Accountant (CA) professional certification, 4) Motivation was able to moderate the relationshipof perceived cost to intention to take Chartered Accountant (CA) profession certification.
Las cámaras que nos pusiste van a volver. Redes sociales y denuncia de los abusos de las fuerzas de seguridad en las protestas de Chile 2019-2020
Authors: Godinez Galay Francisco , Binder Inés
Published: February 2021

Social protest takes on new characteristics today, mediated by the use and appropriation of digital technologies. Citizens make use of devices as a central part of the mechanics of the protest, incorporating digital strategies into their repertoire of collective action. One of these uses highlights the centrality of the new screens for the defense of Human Rights, through the recording, publication and spreading the abuses of repressive forces and the montage of fake news through social media. A citizen's capacity to watch over the watcher. Due to its duration and characteristics, the case of the protests that began in October 2019 in Chile is a paradigmatic case from which to study these transformations.
La construcción de destinatarios en los discursos de Rafael Correa tras su mandato en 2018
Authors: Andino Veloz Byron
Published: February 2021

We analyze Rafael Correa's discursive strategy for the construction of his pro-recipients and counter-recipients with their political representations in 2018, when he is out of the presidency of the Republic of Ecuador and is attacked systematically by the government of Lenín Moreno. Correa uses the logic of confrontation and antagonism against Moreno as the center of his criticism, who would be an ally of the media, economic and political groups. His story about the past and the present highlights the myth of the Citizen Revolution, also warns and creates fear about the danger for Ecuador due to the return of the negative “past” of instability and crisis.
Reconocimiento, identificación y apropiación de estereotipos femeninos representados en telenovelas ecuatorianas: caso Sharon La Hechicera
Authors: Silva Gaviles Nicole , Vaca Bryan René , Arrobo Agila Juan , Bravo Sánchez Santiago
Published: February 2021

The Latin American telenovela is a dramatized representation of reality, where the protagonism is for the female characters, and together with their characteristics and constructive narratives, they establish the ideal of women. In 2018, Ecuavisa Network premiered the telenovela Sharon La Hechicera as a tribute to the singer Edith Bermeo, victim of femicide and constituted as an iconic character in ecuadorian culture. The purpose was to identify female stereotypes in this TV series and to analyze the audience's reproduction of character behaviors. The methodological perspective was from the mixed approach and was carried out in three moments; the first, the female characters of the telenovela were characterized; the second, a survey applied in three locations in Ecuador (Quito, Guayaquil and Santo Domingo de los Colorados) and third, an in-depth semi-structured interview with the participants who saw the greatest, if not the entire series. A sample of 300 people, 100 subjects from each site, was used. 9 female characters were identified, such as Sharon and Santanera the most recognized, and 5 stereotypes, highlighting "women must suffer infidelity and mistreatment from their wives to maintain their marriage" (48%), "women who wear short clothes are easier and accessible "(46%), and "technocumbieras need to wear small clothes to get the attention of the public "(44%). Finally, the stereotypes embodied in the characters of a soap opera and their selection allow the establishment of these in the imaginary of the audience.
Desmatamento e crise ambiental. Uma análise do enquadramento das políticas públicas na mídia digital
Authors: de Campos Mariane Motta , Montuori Fernandes Carla , Ribeiro Cardoso Viviane Amélia
Published: February 2021

Journalism plays a prominent role in democratic societies by contributing to the process of spreading and expanding the debate with public opinion on topics that are considered crucial for humanity. The present research brings a study of the news framework given by the websites O Antagonista and The Intercept Brasil, about public policies related to the environment, with the clipping of the articles that dealt with the burning in the Amazon forest during the month of August 2019. The research answers how the respective online newspapers framed the debate on deforestation in the Amazon in a context of environmental crisis. The study hypothesizes that online newspapers sought a polarized framework on the topic, but distanced themselves from the discussion about policies that are linked to environmental protection and its barriers. As a methodology, the analysis of news framing was used, starting from the notion that the media content houses an internal structure that has a central organizing idea conceptualized by interpretive packages.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KESELAMATAN LALU LINTAS KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Ruktiningsih Rudatin
Published: February 2021

Kecelakaan lalu lintas merupakan permasalahan lalu lintas baik di tingkat global, di Indonesia maupunKota Semarang. Hampir setiap hari berita kecelakaan lalu lintas jalan raya selalu menghiasi mediacetak maupun elektronik di Kota Semarang. Semakin meningkat jumlah penduduk di Kota Semarangmemberi potensi peningkatan kejadian kecelakaan lalu lintas, hal ini disebabkan semakin banyakpergerakan lalu lintas di ruas-ruas jalan Kota Semarang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untukmengetahui tingkat keselamatan lalu lintas jalan raya di Kota Semarang yang direpresentasikan dalamangka kecelakaan berbasis jumlah penduduk dan panjang jalan serta indeks severitas. Metodeperhitungan menggunakan metode yang dikembangkan oleh Pignataro (1973) dengan mengambil datajumlah kecelakaan dan korban yang tercatat di Kota Semarang. Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan bahwaangka kecelakaan berbasis jumlah penduduk menunjukkan penurunan yaitu dari 67,31 pada tahun2012 menjadi 50,32 pada tahun 2015, ditinjau dari panjang jalan terjadi penurunan dari 0,39 padatahun 2012 menjadi 0,30 pada tahun 2015, namun indeks severitas terjadi peningkatan yaitu 0,13 padatahun 2011 menjadi 0,24 pada tahun 2015. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat keselamatan lalu lintasdi Kota Semarang terjadi penurunan, untuk itu perlu upaya penanganan serius oleh Pemerintah KotaSemarang dengan melibatkan seluruh stakeholder yang ada
The Advantage of Moringa oleifera Powder Addition in Natural Polymer Modified Concrete Mixture
Authors: Susilorini Rr. M. I. Retno , Santosa Budi , Rejeki VG. Sri , Riangsari M.F. Devita , Hananta Yan’s Dianaga
Published: February 2021

Polymer modified concrete has become innovative materials to increase durability and sustainability of concrete. It is now important to develop natural polymers that are ‘greener’ than other chemical polymers. Therefore, this research wants to investigate compressive strength of natural polymer modified concrete added with Moringa oleifera powder, with and without its skin. This research was conducted experimentally in laboratory. There three compositions concrete mixture of several concrete cylinder specimens with dimension 10 cm x 20 cm which were cured in plain water for 7, 14, and 28 days. Compressive strength of normal concrete were designed as about f’c = 30 MPa. All specimens were tested for compressive strength after curing. This research meets conclusions: (1) Natural polymer modified concrete added by Moringa oleifera with skin specimens have compressive strength 82.85% compared control specimens; (2) Extreme high compressive strength has achieved by natural polymer modified concrete added by Moringa oleifera without skin specimens that have compressive strength 165,2% compared control specimens; and (3) Natural polymer made of Moringa oleifera is proven to increase the compressive strength of concrete
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN PECAHAN KERAMIK PADA PEMBUATAN PAVING BLOCK DITINJAU DARI NILAI KUAT TEKAN
Authors: Putri Aulia Zastavia , Imastuti .
Published: February 2021

Paving block merupakan salah satu bahan bangunan yang digunakan sebagai alternative perkerasan jalan. Bahan penyusun dari paving block adalah semen, pasir dan air dengan atau tanpa bahan tambah lainnya. Bahan tambah yang digunakan dapat berupa limbah atau sisa bahan bangunan yang tidak digunakan. Penggunaan limbah bertujuan untuk meningkatkan mutu paving block dan memanfaatkan limbah secara optimal. Limbah keramik lantai merupakan contoh limbah yang banyak ditemukan di sekitar lingkungan. Oleh sebab itu, perlu diadakan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh nilai kuat tekan paving block akibat penambahan pecahan keramik. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan perbandingan semen dan pasir adalah 1:5 dengan presentase pecahan keramik 0%, 5%, 10% dan 15% dari berat pasir. Nilai f.a.s yang digunakan adalah 0,3. Hasil pengujian nilai kuat tekan pada prensentase 0% adalah 424,167 kg/cm2, nilai kuat tekan pada prensentase 5% adalah 436,667 kg/cm2, nilai kuat tekan pada prensentase 10% adalah 465 kg/cm2 dan nilai kuat tekan pada prensentase 15% adalah 523,333 kg/cm2. Nilai kuat tekan tertinggi pada pecahan keramik sebanyak 15% yaitu 523,333 kg/cm2. Peningkatan kuat tekan terjadi sebesar 23,38% dari presentase pecahan keramik 0% terhadap pecahan keramik 15%. Nilai kuat tekan tersebut memenuhi persyaratan standar mutu kelas I/A dengan kuat tekan rata-rata 400 kg/cm2 dan minimal 350 kg/cm2. Dari hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pecahan keramik dapat meningkatkan mutu paving block seiring dengan penambahan presentase pecahan keramik.
Deserción Académica y Emociones en Ambientes E-learning
Authors: Lovos Edith , Aballay Laura
Published: February 2021

En los espacios académicos de nivel superior, existe preocupación en relación a la deserción y abandono de los estudiantes. Por otra parte, existen investigaciones que asocian esta situación académica con el estado afectivo de los estudiantes. En este sentido, es importante analizar y comprender el estado anímico de los estudiantes universitarios, tratando de detectar qué emociones se manifiestan durante el cursado. Las emociones pueden expresarse y detectarse a través de diversos medios, tales como la expresión oral, expresiones faciales, gestos y expresión escrita. En este trabajo, se realizó un recorrido por algunas plataformas educativas consideradas afectivas, analizando los métodos y recursos que se utilizan en cada una de ellas, para la detección de emociones. Adicionalmente, se consultó a 20 docentes de nivel superior participantes de un curso de posgrado vinculado a la temática, acerca de su percepción respecto a las emociones que influyen en la deserción y abandono en los cursos que siguen la modalidad e-learning. En los resultados se evidenció que la emoción frustración, es considerada como aquella que influye en forma más  negativa en el aprendizaje,  y puede ser causante de abandono o deserción de los estudiantes, entre otros motivos.
Torneos de programación: combinando los aprendizajes competitivo y cooperativo
Authors: Fracchia Claudia Carina , Bramardi Sergio
Published: February 2021

El empleo de metodologías activas, como es el caso del aprendizaje cooperativo, ha sido beneficioso para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de programación, tanto en el nivel secundario como en el universitario.  Ante el desafío de combinar las ventajas asociadas a los aprendizajes cooperativo y competitivo, surgen los torneos de programación como recurso didáctico capaz de promover una motivación positiva y mejorar el rendimiento académico en el área de programación. Entre los años 2014 y 2017 se realizaron diferentes torneos de programación en los niveles secundario y universitario con el fin de generar contribuciones teóricas y metodológicas relacionadas a su uso en contextos educativos. La administración de diferentes encuestas y aplicación de métodos estadísticos permitió conocer indicadores de aspectos motivacionales y del uso de estrategias de aprendizaje, que tienen relación con los torneos y su impacto, tanto en el aprendizaje de programación como en el rendimiento académico. En el caso de este trabajo se presentan los indicadores que hacen referencia principalmente al trabajo cooperativo. El marco del estudio llevado a cabo fue el desarrollo de una tesis doctoral concluida a fines de 2018, en un posgrado de la Universidad Nacional del Comahue.
IBN RUSYD (Kritik Terhadap al-Gazali dan Pengaruhnya di Eropa)
Authors: Yamani Gasim
Published: February 2021

This article aims to explore the treasures of Ibn Rushd's philosophy of rationality versus Al-Gazali's fundamental religious thought related to 3 (three) metaphysical problems, namely: (1). Qadimnya (eternal) nature, (2) God does not need to take care of small things (3). There is no physical resurrection. To understand and know the three problems, it can be described as follows:

One: Qadim or eternal nature. The scholars represented by Al-Gazali argue that God created this universe from nothing into existence. According to Ibn Rushd, the opinion of the ulama represented by Al-Gazali cannot be justified. Therefore, what is true is that there are 2 (two) substances of two things which are both eternal (eternal), namely God and Nature, although the nature of God is not the same as the nature of Nature. The existence of God was earlier while the existence of Nature was later or later. Initially, God and finally Nature are not in terms of time or time, but from the side of the level of matter, as previously the movement of a person with the movement of his shadow. In fact, a person's movement occurs first, followed by a moving image, but both of them move at the same time and time. Although it is different from the side of its origin.

Second: God doesn't have to take care of little things. Al-Gazali argues that knowledge is something that stands alone, even though it has a relationship or relationship with matter, science stands alone, the matter stands alone, but both of them manifest in one substance. Therefore, God is obliged to know everything big and small.

Third: Resurrection of the body. Al-Gazali argues that the bodily awakening coincides with the spirit. This reasoning is based on a large number of texts from the Al-Qur'an which informs about the awakening between the body and the spirit. This is as informed by God through the incident of the Prophet Moses who asked God so that God could show Prophet Moses how God brought life to the dead. The Lord answered, O Moses, chop a bird then put the bird's flesh separately into all the mountains, after that call the bird, surely the meats that you spread will gather together and immediately come before you. When the Prophet Musa cried out to the bird, suddenly the meat quickly moved to one another to become a bird as before.
La retribución financiera como herramienta de la dirección estratégica
Authors: Almadana Santiago , Molina Jesús , Mercadé Pere
Published: February 2021

This study focuses on the importance of financial compensation as an element of total compensation, and its relationship with strategic management. For this, each type of financial compensation has been analyzed, these being fixed, variable and indirect. The results obtained are based on a sample of 92 human resources managers in organizations from different sector. The causal relationship between each of the different types of financial compensation is demonstrated through a model of structural equations, the most intense being that between the strategic direction and the variable rate, followed by the fixed rate and finally the type indirect. In addition, it is demonstrated that there is a significant relationship between the human resources management and the strategic management of the organization, which is of great importance for the development of total compensation strategies as an important tool of the human resources management.
Reseña del libro de Filomena Serra, Paula André y Sofia Leal Rodrigues (2020). Projectos editoriais e Propaganda. Imagens e Contra-Imagens no Estado Novo
Authors: Martínez Cano Julia
Published: February 2021

Reseña del libro de Filomena Serra, Paula André y Sofia Leal Rodrigues (2020). Projectos editoriais e Propaganda. Imagens e Contra-Imagens no Estado Novo.