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Preoperative Anxiety Assessment in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgeries: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Authors: Acharya Santosh , Gurung Renu , Parajuli Basudev
Published: June 2021

Introduction Anxiety is the subjective unpleasant feeling of dread over something unlikely to happen. The incidence of preoperative anxiety ranges from 32% to 76.7%. We aimed to measure the preoperative anxiety level using Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale questionnaire and clinical rating scale given by attending anesthesiologist / anesthesia residents.

MethodsIt was cross-sectional observational study conducted in wards. We enrolled 110 adult patients planned for elective gynecological and gastrointestinal surgeries. After taking informed written consent, principal investigator interviewed the patient, one day prior to surgery in wards using a structured questionnaire of Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale. Demographics characters were recorded. The attending anesthesia residents (blinded to patient response) performed preanesthetic assessment, provided their subjective rating about patient anxiety and need for information using Clinical Rating Scale.

ResultsOut of 110 patient, 57(51.81%) were found to have higher anxiety level. Comparing the APAIS score with various factors, we found younger age, female gender, unemployed status, higher level of education, adverse events in previous surgery and higher grade of surgery was associated with higher anxiety score. Comparing APAIS with Clinical Rating Score, there was poor correlation.

ConclusionThe incidence of preoperative anxiety is high (51.81%) in adult patients undergoing elective surgery. During the preoperative anesthetic checkup, APAIS can be used as a screening tool. It provides relevant information on the presence of preoperative anxiety and need for information, which helps to achieve patient satisfaction and better outcome.
Molecular identification of Alternaria spp. in potato crop
Authors:   , Silva Guilherme Augusto
Published: June 2021

Causada por fungos do gênero Alternaria, a pinta preta é uma das principais doenças da cultura da batata. O uso de fungicidas é uma das medidas de controle mais utilizadas para o seu manejo. Diante da crescente severidade apresentada pela doença em nossas condições de cultivo, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo: isolar e identificar com base no sequenciamento de DNA as espécies de Alternaria associadas à cultura da batata nas regiões Sul e Sudeste do Brasil. Material vegetal apresentando sintomatologia típica de pinta preta foi coletado em sete estados onde ocorre a produção de batata pelo Brasil. Os isolados obtidos tiveram a região ITS e o gene da calmodulina amplificados por PCR, seguido de sequenciamento e comparação com sequências depositadas no GenBank. Foram identificadas as espécies A. alternata, A. arborescens e A. grandis. Os resultados mostraram a predominância de Alternaria grandis como agente causal da pinta preta da batateira em diferentes regiões produtoras do Brasil. Outras espécies de Alternaria associadas a doenças foliares em batata aumentam a complexidade do que se conhece, podendo dificultar ainda mais o manejo da doença.
Identifying the Barriers to Incorporating Reflective Practice into a Veterinary Curriculum
Authors: Duret Denis , Terron-Canedo Nuria , Hannigan Margaret , Senior Avril , Ormandy Emma
Published: June 2021

A portfolio with good reflective content can play a large role in learning and setting up the lifelong learning practice required by veterinary surgeons in practice or in research. The aim of this project was to investigate students’ experience with their reflective diaries within an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio). Focus groups were conducted with veterinary students at the University of Liverpool in years 1–4 to explore student perceptions of the e-portfolio, with an emphasis on reflection. Three themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: assessment, understanding the assignment (i.e., is it a useful and fair exercise?), and student well-being (i.e., stress, professional accountability, anxiety). Students had clear concerns about the assessment and did not see the relevance of the reflective diaries to their future career and learning. This has led the university’s School of Veterinary Science to restructure the reflections on professional skills in the portfolio.
Human Well-being and the Biosphere: Connecting the Dots by Connecting the Circles
Authors: Laurent Éloi
Published: June 2021

While ecological crises are worsening before our eyes, existing models and frameworks do not connect clearly enough the degradation of natural systems to the differentiated responsibility and vulnerability of human groups. This article attempts to articulate human well-being and the preservation of the Biosphere, using a social-approach highlighting two critical nodes: the essential link between the health of ecosystems and the health of humans; the reciprocal relation between justice and sustainability.
Jean-Gustave Courcelle-Seneuil : un penseur libéral aux origines de la sociologie économique
Authors: Leroux Robert
Published: June 2021

Jean-Gustave Courcelle-Seneuil est l’un de ces auteurs du XIXe siècle qu’on a depuis longtemps bien oublié. En son temps, il était pourtant considéré comme un penseur important. Il était lu et abondamment commenté. Sa contribution aux sciences sociales, particulièrement à l'économie et à la sociologie, de même que sa pensée libérale, n’est pas négligeable. Mais son style particulier, parfois abstrait, son goût pour de curieux néologismes, son éclectisme, font en sorte qu’il nous est étranger. À défaut d’être d’actualité, il est intéressant de le revisiter, ne serait-ce que pour mieux comprendre un contexte intellectuel particulier.
Tocqueville’s Memoirs on Pauperism and Other Writings
Authors: Goldhammer Arthur
Published: June 2021

Tocqueville’s first and second memoirs on pauperism are published here in English translation by Christine Dunn Henderson. The text includes the first English translation of the second memoir. In addition, two brief notes on pauperism in Normandy and in the United States are also included.
Tocqueville et la République
Authors: Zunz Olivier
Published: June 2021

Compte rendu du livre de Jean-Patrice Lacam, Tocqueville et La République. Récit d’un ralliement et de combats (Editions L’Harmattan, 2020, 255 p.) par Olivier Zunz.
Economic Growth and Material Well-being: An Attempt at Reconciliation
Authors: Cornilleau Gérard , Madec Pierre
Published: June 2021

The measurement of well-being and its evolution is an open question. A suggested indicator, which is limited to the measure of material well-being, is based on taking into account the “relative” nature of a generation’s level of well-being and the “absolute” impact of lifetime income growth. The assumption is that each individual has a level of well-being at birth that is proportional to the relative income available to his or her family. Subsequently, the well-being of each individual evolves as the real income available to him. In the long term, this indicator depends on the distribution of income (a reduction in inequality increases social welfare) and the growth rate of the economy, with rising per capita income leading to a sustainable increase in well-being, since lifelong generations enjoy higher well-being. It also evolves positively with lifespan and aging, as the share of generations that have benefited from increased well-being over life is increasing. The calculation of this indicator for France and the United States from 1950 to 2019 shows that well-being in France increased very sharply from the 1950s to the 1970s before stagnating since the 1980s. In the United States, the evolution of well-being has been much more consistent. Since the 2008 crisis, aggregate well-being has tended to decline in both countries as growth decline and inequality increase. Generations born after 1970 are much less favourable than previous generations, with the difference in well-being at the same age being particularly marked for those born since 1980.
PENDUGAAN UMUR SIMPAN SERBUK MINUMAN FUNGSIONAL LINTAH LAUT (Discodoris sp.) DENGAN METODE ACCELERATED SHELF LIFE TEST(ASLT):MODEL ARRHENIUS
Authors: Putri Raja Marwita Sari , Nurjanah Nurjanah , Tarman Kustiariyah
Published: June 2021

Metode ASLT model Arrhenius banyak digunakan untuk pendugaan umur simpan produk pangan yang mudah rusak oleh akibat reaksi kimia, antara lain oksidasi lemak, reaksi Maillard, denaturasi protein dan sebagainya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menentukan masa simpanterbaik melalui pengujian stabilitas. Pengujian masa simpan dilakukan dengan percepatan waktu atau model akselerasi menggunakan metode Arrhenius. Selama masa penyimpanan, produk disimpan pada tiga kondisi suhu yang berbeda, yaitu suhu 30°C, 35°C dan 45°C. Uji stabilitas yang dilakukan pada setiap 7 hari pengamatan uji kadar air (aw) terhadap hari ke-0 dan hari ke-60 penyimpanan. pendugaan umur simpan berdasarkan parameter kritis yaitu nilai water activity(aw)maka dapat diketahui umur simpan formula serbuk minuman dengan formula T2 memiliki umur simpan yang lebih lama bila dibandingkan dengan formula T1.
Schooling the Souls of the Savages: Theme of Negative Stereotyping in Native American Play
Authors: Aftab Asma , Akram Sadia
Published: June 2021

The present article deals with the theme of negative stereotyping in the backdrop of identity and representation in Native American drama with special reference to Scott Momaday's The Indolent Boys, The Moon in Two Windows, and Howe & Gordon's Indian Radio Days. By assuming an explicit postcolonial angle, these plays consciously subvert the project of negative stereotyping of the natives by employing the ideological vocabulary of the mainstream Euro-American discourse. In this way, the native American drama has become a significant site of deconstructing the binary of 'us' and 'them' by reversing the logic of imperialism and by resisting against the exploitative history of colonization.
Countering Fake News in Media: A Study on Journalists Based in Mardan and Nowshera
Authors: Shahid Muhammad , Ibrahim Muhammad , Ullah Ibrar
Published: June 2021

This research focuses on fake news and how journalists understand and counter fake news. The researchers used purposive sampling and collected data through in-depth interviews. Members of Mardan and Nowshera press clubs were interviewed regarding how they counter fake news. All the respondents agreed that fake news must be discouraged and that not only the media persons but the government should also take action against media organizations that publish or onair fake news. Most of them said that social media is the main source of fake news and that there should be some kind of regulations on social media to discourage fake news. Some called for training for journalists on how to counter fake news.
Representation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Pakistani English Newspapers A Content Analysis of Dawn, Frontier Post, and The Nation
Authors: Shaheen Lubna , Awais Sajida , Yasin Zaeem
Published: June 2021

The study is to analyze the representation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistani leading English newspapers. The study attempts to view the stance of the newspaper regarding the project and compares its coverage in its news items and editorials. Content analysis of Dawn, Frontier Post, and Nation was conducted. Moreover, researchers also observe the most highlighted issues associated with this project. The theory of Agenda Setting and Framing was considered. Hence, the study reveals that Frontier Post is one of the newspapers that gave maximum coverage to the issue in its news items and editorials. However, Dawn newspaper represents the issue with maximum frequency under the positive category and Frontier Post under the negative category. It is concluded that most highlighted issues mentioned in the news items and editorials are the issue of transparency concerning the objection from the side of the opposition party and fear of Baloch nationalist.
Digital Revolution and its Impact on Working Women of Pakistan
Authors: Toor Shazia Ismail , Shami Savera , Chughtai Yasir
Published: June 2021

In this era of advancement and digitalization, active use of social media and online services has become an integral part of life. Today, educated working women of Pakistan use Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, Uber, Daraz, Foodpanda, Tinder and many other applications and online services without any social hurdle. Online socialization has opened up some new financial and social opportunities for working women in Pakistan, making them more confident and independent than in the past. This study is an effort to examine the changes brought by the digital revolution in the lives of working women of Pakistan and to highlight its impact. Under the umbrella of uses and gratification theory and using in-depth interview method, findings indicate that using different digital platforms has become the personal and professional need of working women in Pakistan, and this digitalization has entirely changed their everyday routine.
Pakistan as Frontline State in War on Terror: Framing Analysis of the New York Times
Authors: Khattak Javed Ahmed , Afridi Manzoor Khan , Hussain Shabbir
Published: June 2021

In 2001, the world witnessed the historical event of 9/11. For Counter terrorism, Pakistan fully supports the US after the incident of 9/11. Previous research studies have shown that most events in favor of US Policies portrayed by Western media, mostly the US media. They highlighted the perspective of the US government, war justifications and planned military campaign, while the implications of the war on terror were given a small amount of attention. This research, therefore, focuses on the analysis of the role of Pakistan in the war against terror by British and US newspapers and how the international media framed Pakistan's image. This research study is carried out to evaluate the role of international media, particularly the print media played during the war on terror from 2011 to 2015. It applies the content method to obtain the result. The editorials were retrieved using Lexis Nexis.
Portrayal of Islam and Muslims in Western Media: A Study of Fox News
Authors: Saleem Nadia , Chaudhary Muhammad Umair , Ashfaq Fiza
Published: June 2021

The study is aimed to analyze the portrayal of Islam and Muslims through the content that is being disseminated by western media all over the world. Nowadays, the perception about any nation, religion, and society is building through media perspective. Media is playing a major role to bring peace, war, and alliance among the nations of the world. The mediated propaganda by western media is leading the world towards Islamophobia. Muslims are not freely enjoying their rights in many non-Muslim societies. This study is a content analysis of "Fox News Report", "Fox News Alert" and "The Five" programs of Fox News. The data were examined to identify common terms, words, and patterns of meaning that come up repeatedly in context with Muslim's portrayal in Western media. The result shows that prejudice and prejudgment are portrayed in western media against Islam by representing it as a religion of terrorism and extremism.
Social Media and Religious Minorities: Analyzing the Usage of Facebook Groups among Christian Minority to Highlight their Issues in Pakistan
Authors: Batool Sumera , Sultana Saba , Tariq Sana
Published: June 2021

The issues of religious, ethnic and racial minorities are one of the major problems in modern democratic states where the majority governs. The article finds out the role of religious Facebook groups in highlighting the issues of the Christian minority. The objectives were to observe the reasons of participation, level of dependence and the nature of effects of online discussions of Facebook groups on the Christian community. Uses and gratification theory was applied to understand that how new technologies in media are used to gratify the needs of marginalized communities in a pluralist society. Data was collected through a survey method from the Christian minority, which was Facebook users and members of Facebook religion. The findings of the study revealed that usage of Facebook Groups is motivating the Christian community towards the solution of their problems; there is an association between usage of Facebook groups and awareness level regarding social issues among the Christian community.
Transformation of tourism and hospitality customers’ perception of risk and customers’ needs for control
Authors: KOÇ Erdoğan , VİLLİ Bilge
Published: June 2021

Although tourism and hospitality have transformed to be much safer activities compared with the past with the developments in transportation and information technologies, they still involve many risks. This review paper explains and discusses the influence of the perception of risk on consumer behaviour in tourism and hospitality and strategies that can be used to reduce consumers’ risk perceptions. As eliminating or reducing consumers' risk perceptions help tourism and hospitality businesses attract more customers and maintain them, understanding concepts of risk and control may enable tourism and hospitality businesses to establish competitive advantage over their competitors. With this background in mind, the study introduces the concept of risk and the types of risks that may be associated with tourism and hospitality activities. The study also explains factors such as personality, personal characteristics which may influence customers' risk perceptions, and how these influences may take place in various contexts. Then, the study explains the theory of control and types of control which may be used to reduce consumers’ risk perceptions.
Customary Marriages and Gender Equality : Zimbabwean and South African Perspectives
Authors: Gwatimba Leah , Raymond Raselekoane Nanga , O. Nwafor Anthony
Published: June 2021

Patriarchy continues to place limitations on women’s rights in many societies. This is manifested by the unequal gender power relations between sexes, which also adversely impact women’s sexual and reproductive health rights. Using the key human rights principles of non-discrimination and gender equality, the study aimed to analyse gender equality within the sexual and reproductive health domain in customary marriages from the Zimbabwean and South African perspectives. The study was qualitative, conducted in Makwarela (South Africa) and Concession (Zimbabwe) with 16 participants using semi-structured interviews to collect data which were analysed using narrative analysis. The study established that there are restrictive gender norms that negatively affect the interaction of women with the health system, thereby producing negative health outcomes. The study recommends that women be empowered educationally, politically and financially so that they can make their own decisions regarding their health and well-being.
The influence of environment forming factors on the productivity of winter wheat
Authors: Burluckiy Valeriy , Semeshkina Polina , Mazurov Vladimir
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The goal is to study the influence of the predecessor and fertilizers on the yield and quality of winter wheat grain. Methods. The studies were carried out in a long-term stationary field experiment on a gray forest medium loamy soil. Field experience, observations, accounting and generalization of research results were carried out in accordance with the methodological recommendations of B.A. Dospekhov. Statistical processing of the research results was performed using Microsoft Excel 2007 with a 95 % significance level of the results. Results. As a result of the studies, it was noted that the studied predecessors had an insignificant effect on the development of winter wheat plants in the initial phases of growth. The density of winter wheat plants during the germination period varied within the range of 314–323 psc/m2 without the use of fertilizers and 317–328 psc/m2 against the background of their application. Further growth and development of plants took place in close relationship with the studied factors. At the end of the growing season, the number of productive stems was higher on the plots, where the clover of the first year of use was used as a predecessor, both in the control (without fertilizers) and when applying mineral fertilizers. Accordingly, the yield of winter wheat grain was higher for this predecessor, averaging 35.7 c/ha for 2014–2019. Without fertilization, depending on the predecessor, 25.2–32.8 c/ha were obtained, against the background of fertilization – 34.2–39.6 c/ha of winter wheat grain. On average, over the years of research, winter wheat grain contained 10.7–14.0 % protein. Depending on the year, this indicator varied from 8.8 % to 16.8 %. At the same time, the lowest values for the protein content were obtained for the variants without the use of fertilizers. In general, the content of protein and gluten in winter wheat grain largely depended on the application of mineral fertilizers and to a small extent on the predecessor. The weight of 1000 grains, depending on these factors, changed insignificantly.
The influence of biologically active additives on the morpho-biochemical parameters of the blood of broiler chickens
Authors: Shackih Elena , Korol'kova-Subbotkina Dar'ya , Galiev D.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. The introduction of synbiotics and phytobiotics into the diet allows us to optimize metabolism, increase the level of use of feed components, and activate immune processes in the body. The purpose of the work is to determine the effect of “GerbaStor” and “ProStor” feed additives, including probiotic, prebiotic and phytobiotic components, on the morphological and biochemical parameters of the blood of broiler chickens of the “Ross-308” cross. Methods. In the course of a scientific and economic experiment at the age of 29 days, blood was taken from 5 medium-sized broilers by decapitation to determine morphological and biochemical parameters. The blood test was carried out at the Clinical and Diagnostic Center in Ekaterinburg. The morphological examination of blood was carried out in the hemostasis laboratory, on an automatic analyzer ADVIA 120, manufactured by BAYER, as well as by manual counting of formed elements in the Goryaev chamber. A biochemical blood test was performed in a clinical diagnostic laboratory using a Vitros 350 analyzer. Results. The inclusion of “GerbaStor” and “ProStor” in the diet did not adversely affect the metabolic processes of the bird. Morpho-biochemical blood parameters were within physiological values. In the experimental groups was observed an improvement in the assimilation of protein nitrogen, it is evidenced by a decrease in uric acid in the blood serum. In addition, the use of the studied feed was accompanied by the activation of lipid metabolism in the body of birds, which was characterized by a tendency to reduce the amount of triglycerides in the blood serum in individuals of the 1st and 2nd experimental groups. The results of the study showed that when “ProStor” is introduced into the feed concentrate, there is a tendency of decreasing in the activity of transaminases in the body of broilers, which demonstrates a higher resistance of their internal organs, in particular the liver and heart, to unfavorable exogenous and endogenous influences. The academic novelty lies in the fact that new data were obtained on the influence of the studied feed factors, including probiotic, prebiotic and phytobiotic components, on the morpho-biochemical parameters of the blood of broiler chickens.
Penerapan Metode Servqual Dalam Menentukan Tingkat Kepuasan Masyarakat Terhadap Pelayanan Pengurusan Surat Izin Usaha Mikro Dan Kecil Pada Kantor Camat Dolat Rayat Kabupaten Karo
Authors: Sembiring Junius , Sinaga Bosker
Published: June 2021

Abstrak— Adanya permasalahan yang dihadapai masyarakat adalah masyarakat tidak bisa memberikan penilaian kepuasan terhadap pengurusan izin uasaha mikro dan kecil, hal ini membuat pegawai tidak bias mengukur kepuasan masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan di kantor camat. Dalam mengambil keputusan diperlukan sebuah sistem yang dapat menentukan tingkat kepuasan masyarakat berdasarkan kriteria yang ditentukan oleh pengguna. Penerapan Metode Servqual Dalam Menentukan Tingkat Kepuasan Masyarakat Terhadap Pelayanan Pengurusan Surat Izin Usaha Mikro Dan Kecil Pada Kantor Camat Dolat Rayat Kabupaten Karo. Metode Servqual adalah suatu kuesioner yang dapat mengukur kualitas jasa. Metode ini digunakan untuk mengukur kualitas layanan dari atribut masing-masing dimensi, sehingga akan diperoleh nilai gap (kesenjangan) yang merupakan selisih antara persepsi konsumen terhadap layanan yang diterima. Metode Servqual memiliki dua perspektif internal dan perspektif eksternal. Perspektif internal didefenisikan dengan bebas kesalahan (zero defect) sedangkan perspektif eksternal digunakan untuk memahami apa yang diharapkan konsumen, dirasakan konsumen dan kepuasan konsumen.Kata kunci: Pelayanan, Kepuasan Masyarakat, Penilaian, Metode Servqual Abstract— There is a problem faced by the community is that the community cannot provide an assessment of satisfaction with the management of micro and small business permits, this makes employees not biased to measure community satisfaction to improve service quality in the camat office. In making decisions, we need a system that can determine the level of community satisfaction based on criteria determined by the user. Application of the Servqual Method in Determining the Level of Community Satisfaction with Services for Managing Micro and Small Business Licenses at the Sub-District Office of Dolat Rayat, Karo Regency. The Servqual method is a questionnaire that can measure service quality. This method is used to measure the service quality of the attributes of each dimension, so that a gap value is obtained which is the difference between consumer perceptions of the services received. The Servqual method has two internal perspectives and an external perspective. The internal perspective is defined as being free of errors (zero defect), while the external perspective is used to understand what consumers expect, feel and customer satisfaction.Keywords: Service, Community Satisfaction, Assessment, Servqual Method
Sistem Pakar Mendiagnosis Penyakit Pada Tanaman Mentimun menggunakan Metode Dempster Shafer Berbasis Android
Authors: Amri Syaiful , Siahaan R. Fanri
Published: June 2021

Abstrak— Teknologi informasi hampir tidak dapat dilepaskan dari berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia, dikarenakan kemudahan untuk mengakses informasi adalah salah satu pemanfaatannya. Minimnya pakar tumbuhan dan pengetahuan petani dalam menangani penyakit pada tanaman mentimun menyebabkan kerugian bagi petani khususnya petani mentimun. Selain daripada itu hal ini juga menjadi hambatan bagi para petani mentimun untuk mendiagnosa dan melakukan penanganan yang tepat terhadap penyakit mentimun yang menyerang tanaman yang mereka tanam. Petani kurang paham terhadap jenis penyakit pada tanaman mentimun, sehingga lambatnya proses penanganan pada tanaman mentimun. Dempster-Shafer dikenal adanya Frame of Discrement yang dinotasikan dengan dengan θ. Frame ini merupakan semesta pembicaraan dari sekumpulan hipotesis.Sistem pakar umumnya didefinisikan sebagai sebuah sistem yang dirancang untuk memodelkan kemampuan menyelesaikan masalah seperti layaknya seorang pakar (human expert). Identifikasi masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu kerusakan pada tanaman mentimun akibat sulitnya mengidentifikasi penyakit pada tanaman mentimun. ruang lingkup/batasan masalah dalam penelitian ini Data penyakit yang akan diteliti sebanyak 6 penyakit, data gejala yang akan diteliti sebanyak 12 gejala. Metode yang digunakan dalam mendiagnose penyakit pada tanaman mentimun ialah metode Dempster Shafer. Aplikasi yang digunakan adalah aplikasi Adobe Animate CC. Database yang digunakan adalah SQLite.Kata kunci: Penyakit Timun, Android, Sistem Pakar, Dempster Shafer Abstract— Information technology can hardly be separated from various aspects of human life, because the ease of accessing information is one of its uses. Farmers do not understand the types of diseases in cucumber plants, so the process of handling cucumber plants is slow. Dempster-Shafer is known for its Frame of Discrement which is denoted by θ. This frame is a universe of discussion from a set of hypotheses. An expert system is generally defined as a system designed to model problem-solving abilities like a human expert. Identification of the problem in this study is damage to cucumber plants due to the difficulty of identifying diseases in cucumber plants. the scope / limitation of the problem in this study. The disease data to be studied were 6 diseases, the symptom data to be studied were 12 symptoms. The method used in diagnosing diseases in cucumber plants is the Dempster Shafer method. The application used is the Adobe Animate CC application. The database used is SQLite.Keywords: Cucumber Disease, Android, Expert System, Dempster Shafer
Studi Kelayakan Bisnis Studi Kasus Di Umkm Jagung Goreng Sukma, Payakumbuh
Authors: Marlina Winny Alna
Published: June 2021

Sukma Fried Corn Business is one of fried corn MSME business that is developing in Payakumbuh. This business has problems in the marketing, technical, and environmental aspects. Feasible study or business feasibility study is very useful for MSME owners, because it helps them in terms of product design and variety, waste management, production optimization by modifying the layout, management and organizational aspects which are common problems for MSMEs. The target of this research is to make standard product variants and packaging and modified layout. The Research Method is Qualitative descriptive. The data collection technique used in this study was the direct observation of MSMEs and focused on observing : Production System, Layout, Machines and equipment used and Waste generated. Results: In terms of market and marketing aspects, Sukma Fried Corn is innovating in adding flavor variants for its products. It is conducting promotions with both electronic and printed medias, to expand the reach of the target markert.  In addition, it  also created a unique and attractive product packaging design so that consumers can easily recognize their products. Concerning the layout of the facility, Sukma fried corn is working on separating the frying room and the packing room
Multi Criteria Analysis for Selecting Sharia Capital Market Management Investment Using ANP
Authors: Prasetyo Hamzah Abdul Karim , Tanjung Hendri , Devi Abrista
Published: June 2021

The society orientation has shifted from a saving-oriented society to an investing-oriented society. Currently, investors have many choices of investment instruments to invest in the Islamic capital market. Previous studies have shown the factors that influence the capital market and influence investors' decisions to invest in the capital market. This study uses the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method to (1) determine the criteria that need to be taken into consideration in choosing an Islamic capital market investment instrument. (2) knowing the ideal investment instrument based on established criteria. The criteria used in this study include seven criteria, namely: investment performance criteria, risk criteria, liquidity criteria, macroeconomic factor criteria, individual circumstance criteria, psychological factor criteria, and demographic criteria. The respondents in this study were five experts from academics, practitioners, and regulator. The major findings of the research are (1) the criteria to be considered in choosing Islamic capital market investment instruments are divided into investor criteria and capital market criteria. Investor criteria include; psychological factors (motivation and self control), individual circumtances (financial literacy), demographics (income and education). Capital market criteria include: investment performance (capital gain, yield, and fundamental analysis), risk (financial risk, market risk and management risk), macroeconomic factors (exchange rates and gross domestic product), liquidity (liquidity ratio). (2) the alternative with the highest priority is sharia mutual funds, then sukuk and sharia stocks.
El estilo de gobernanza en la cadena de valor de la industria del acero en México
Authors: Vázquez Zacarías Manuel Alexis , Blanco Jiménez Mónica , Cruz Álvarez Jesús
Published: June 2021

La producción de acero es uno de los indicadores vinculados al crecimiento económico de los países, al ser utilizado éste como materia prima de diversas industrias. Razón por la cual en este estudio se presenta la importancia de la producción del acero en México, su cadena de valor y el tipo de relación que existe entre los clientes y proveedores. Por lo tanto, el objetivo es identificar el estilo de gobernanza que se aplica en la cadena de valor de la industria del acero en México, enfatizando el rol de la empresa líder. La metodología utilizada es cualitativa de tipo descriptiva; con un análisis teórico de la literatura se determinó que las empresas que forman parte de la cadena de valor del acero en México se ven beneficiadas de tener una gobernanza de tipo cautiva, debido a que la empresa líder las ayuda en su crecimiento y mejoras de procesos.
Propuesta de publicidad y competitividad, caso: empresas Canaco Tampico
Authors: Chávez Meléndez Javier , González Durán Nora Hilda , Guzmán García Juan Carlos
Published: June 2021

La Canaco es una agrupación de empresas comerciales y de servicios que busca prin- cipalmente crear diferentes esquemas de apoyocomomicro,pequeñosymedianos empresarios. Un número importante de empresarios afiliados a la Canaco Tampi- co no tienen el conocimiento de algunas herramientas o técnicas de negocio, tales como la mercadotecnia y en su caso de la publicidad. Los negocios a nivel nacional son bastante competidos y difíciles por los escasos apoyos gubernamentales, además de variables como la inseguridad que se vive en la zona sur de Tamaulipas. De forma teórica se basó en ocho modelos de competitividad y uno de medición de la publicidad. Para fines metodológicos se recurrió al diseño de una herramienta de acopio de información, basado en una revisión de la literatura. Entre los princi- pales resultados obtenidos se encuentran los indicadores concernientes a la comuni- cabilidad, notoriedad y persuasión en las pautas publicitarias participantes.
Gestión de mercado basada en la eficiencia de los procesos de aprendizaje
Authors: Lozano Ramírez Ma. Cruz
Published: June 2021

Este documento presenta los resultados de un estudio cuyo objetivo fue identificar la gestión de mercado basada en la eficiencia de la implementación de procesos de aprendizaje en el contexto de estrategias de mercado. El diseño de investigación fue no experimental, correlacional, aplicado a 21 sujetos con funciones dirección en organizaciones de los sectores comercio y servicios. Los resultados de las pruebas explican que la eficiencia de la gestión de mercado está determinada por los procesos de aprendizaje relativos al diseño de estrategias que abordan la ampliación del mercado con servicios especializados e incremento en clientes, beneficios e innovación de productos, programas de promoción y diferenciación de precios.
La dimensión social en el modelo socioeconómico de las organizaciones: Un estudio de la Pyme de México
Authors: Maldonado Guzmán Gonzalo , López Torres Gabriela Citlalli , Pinzón Castro Sandra Yesenia
Published: June 2021

El nuevo ambiente de los negocios, que caracteriza al actual siglo, exige a las organizaciones, principalmente a las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME), un redireccionamiento de sus estrategias para adecuarlas al nuevo entorno empresarial que presenta un mercado cada vez más globalizado y altamente competitivo. Por ello, la dinámica actual de la PYME conduce a cuestionarse seriamente sus prácticas actuales de gestión, fundamentadas en un alto porcentaje en indicadores económicos y contables, dejando de lado las condiciones sociales tanto de sus empleados y trabajadores como de la localidad donde se desarrolla. En este sentido, la dimensión social del modelo socioeconómico de las organizaciones, parece ser un indicador esencial que permite identificar los disfuncionamientos del personal de la organización, y los costos sociales que conlleva esta problemática de la PYME.
Reseña de Sánchez, J. (coord.) La competitividad y su relación con la gestión del conocimiento y el mercado global. México: Universidad de Guadalajara, 2016, 264 pp
Authors: González Uribe Elsa Georgina
Published: June 2021

De acuerdo con la introducción a La competitividad y su relación con la gestión del conocimiento y el mercado global, las investigaciones en el marco de la Red Internacional de Investigadores en Competitividad contienen en su planteamiento, desarrollo y resultados materia prima, no sólo para la construcción de conocimiento científico, sino para la toma de decisiones en las organizaciones que operan internacionalmente. Se considera, por tanto, a la Red como un catalizador del conocimiento en competitividad y líder en nuevas propuestas para aumentar la competitividad tanto en el nivel empresarial como regional para Latinoamérica.
Columbus Days
Authors: Garcia Tino
Published: June 2021

Poem by Tino Garcia, Antelope Valley College.
PASTIME
Authors: Arnold Moriah
Published: June 2021

Poem by Moriah Arnold, University of Colorado Boulder.
Cloud Nine on Page and Stage: A Case-Study of International Adaptability
Authors: Székelyhidi E. Johanna
Published: June 2021

Caryl Churchill’s Cloud Nine (1979) is regarded as a contemporary classic of British theatre. The play’s formal innovation and revolutionary approach to gender and (post-)colonialism has been analysed thoroughly and often. However, several critics question Cloud Nine’s relevance and adaptability today. This case study aims to demonstrate how the European theatrical tradition mixed with original methods helped a Hungarian theatre group, K.V. Company adapt Cloud Nine to a contemporary European stage. The analysed performance is a testimony to Cloud Nine’s lasting relevance and international adaptability.
Efeitos do treinamento resistido e da suplementação com whey proteins sobre os marcadores creatinina e ureia de ratos
Authors: Vieira Elaine Paiva , Navarro Antonio Coppi , Silva Alanna Joselle Santiago , Navarro Francisco
Published: June 2021

Introdução: Dietas hiperproteicas aumentam a concentração de ureia e ácidos, provenientes do metabolismo das proteínas. Portanto, o uso de altas doses de whey proteins precisa ser verificado frente aos seus efeitos sob a função renal. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do consumo de 2 g kg-1 d-1 e 4 g kg-1 d-1  whey proteins sobre marcadores bioquímicos creatinina e ureia após 12 semanas de treinamento resistido em ratos Wistar. Métodos: Amostra composta por 52 ratos Wistar machos alocados em 6 grupos. O protocolo teve duração de 12 semanas de treinamento resistido com suplementação diária de whey proteins. A determinação da concentração dos marcadores bioquímicos foi constituída de leitura em absorbância e equação específica dos parâmetros creatinina e ureia. Resultados: A relação creatinina foi significativamente maior apenas no grupo controle em relação aos grupos suplementados e ao treinado controle. A maior excreção de creatinina de 24h (mg/kg) no grupo treinamento resistido e suplementado em comparação ao treinamento controle demonstra possível efeito do treinamento resistido sobre o aumento da massa muscular associada a dose de 4 g kg-1 d-1. Conclusão: O tratamento de ratos machos Wistar suplementados com whey proteins nas doses de 2 g/kg/dia e 4 g kg-1 d-1  durante 12 semanas não resultou em prejuízo de função renal.
Monitoramento da carga, fadiga, infecções, bem-estar e recuperação em jovens futebolistas durante treinamentos e competição
Authors: Businari Guilherme Borseti , Batista Danilo Rodrigues , Rosolem Jhenipher Moniky , Braz Tiago Volpi , Lopes Charles Ricardo
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: O estudo buscou verificar se existe diferença entre período de treinamentos e competição na carga, humor, fadiga, infecções, bem-estar e recuperação. Métodos: Vinte futebolistas homens (17,79 ± 1,23 anos; 72 ± 9,50 kg; altura 1,80 ± 0,08 m), foram monitorados durante a semana pré-competitiva (PCO) e competição (COM). Foram utilizados os instrumentos Profile of Mood States (POMS); Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey (WURSS); bem-estar geral e qualidade total de recuperação (QTR). A carga interna de treinamento (CIT) foi monitorada pela percepção subjetiva de esforço. Resultados: Houve diferença significativa para POMS-PTHESCORE (P = 0,001), fadiga (P = 0,001) e recuperação CV% (P = 0,001) da condição COM vs. PCO. A severidade do WURSS foi maior em PCO vs. COM (P = 0,011). Para PCO houve correlação da recuperação CV% r = 0,61) e fadiga (r = 0,62). Em COM, houve correlação da CIT com CV% de recuperação (r = 0,94), recuperação semanal (r = -0,84), fadiga (r = 0,57) PTHESCORE (r = 0,48). Conclusão: Conclui-se que apesar da CIT ser menor em COM, o humor, a fadiga e variação semanal da recuperação são maiores quando comparados a PCO. Além disto, independente do período, há relação da CIT e métodos de monitoramento.
O efeito agudo da ingestão de cafeína na habilidade de sprints repetidos em jogadores de futebol
Authors: Guerra Junior Mauro Antônio , Borgo Livia Passos , Souza Helder de , Azevedo Arthur Persio de , Caldas Leonardo Carvalho , Guimarães-Ferreira Lucas
Published: June 2021

Introdução: A cafeína é um recurso ergogênico amplamente utilizado em diferentes modalidades esportivas. No futebola habilidade de sprints repetidos é fundamental para o rendimento durante a competição, entretanto ainda não se tem clareza sobre os efeitos da cafeína na habilidade em questão. Objetivo: avaliar o efeito da ingestão aguda de cafeína no desempenho de sprints repetidos de jovens atletas de futebol. Métodos: Foram selecionados 13 atletas da categoria sub-20 de futebol. Os atletas ingeriram 5 mg/kg de cafeína ou placebo em um delineamento cruzado duplo cego. Uma hora após a ingestão os atletas foram submetidos ao teste de 6 sprints repetidos de 40 m com 20 segundos de descanso entre cada sprint. Cada tempo de sprint foi gravado utilizando o sistema de fotocélula. Para análise estatística foi utilizada ANOVA de medidas repetidas (2 x 6). Resultados: Foi encontrada diferença estatisticamente significativa para o fator tempo (p < 0,0001) indicando um aumento do tempo total gasto para completar o teste independente da condição (cafeína/placebo). Não foi encontrada diferença significativa para o fator condição (p = 0,66). Conclusão: No presente estudo a ingestão aguda de 5 mg/kg de cafeína não melhorou o desempenho na habilidade de sprints repetidos em atletas jovens de futebol.
Sarcopenia e excesso de peso em mulheres portadoras de lúpus eritematoso sistêmico
Authors: Monteiro João Ronaldo Silva , Cardoso Maria Cecí­lia Costa Moreira , Oliveira Alane Cabral Menezes de , Santos Juliana Célia de Farias
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de sarcopenia de acordo com as categorias de índice de massa corporal (IMC) em mulheres com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico assistidas por um hospital de ensino de Maceió, Alagoas. Métodos: Análise transversal com pacientes selecionadas por conveniência, que incluiu dados socioeconômicos, demográficos, clínicos, antropométricos e de sarcopenia. A avaliação antropométrica incluiu IMC, circunferências corpóreas, pregas cutâneas, análise de bioimpedância e percentual de gordura. A sarcopenia foi avaliada segundo os critérios diagnósticos propostos pelo European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People-EWGSOP (2019), que inclui um protocolo de triagem SARC-F, a força muscular, a quantidade muscular e o desempenho físico. Foi aplicado o teste de qui-quadrado de Pearson, adotando nível de significância de p < 0,05 e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: 62,8% das mulheres apresentaram excesso de peso, seguidas de 32,5% com eutrofia e 4,6% com desnutrição. Não foi detectada sarcopenia em nossa amostra. Contudo a triagem SARC-F apontou 17,5% possíveis casos de sarcopenia, enquanto 21,4% das pacientes tiveram provável sarcopenia de acordo com o critério de baixa força de preensão manual (FPM). Ainda, uma parcela da amostra apresentou redução de desempenho físico, sem diferenças estatísticas de acordo com as categorias de IMC. Ainda, 66,6% das mulheres com provável sarcopenia e todas aquelas triadas pelo SARC-F para sarcopenia, apresentaram excesso de peso. Conclusão: O desempenho, a força muscular diminuída e o elevado excesso de peso são alertas para a diminuição de funcionalidade muscular, ficando claro a necessidade do cuidado precoce desta população, bem como adaptações do instrumento avaliativo de sarcopenia para o LES.
Editorial: Exercício resistido e suplementação proteica influenciam na função renal?
Authors: Oliveira Igor Alonso Andrade de , Santos Pedro Henrique Silva
Published: June 2021

A insuficiência renal (IR) é caracterizada pela perda da capacidade dos rins em filtrar os resíduos metabólicos, sais e líquidos sanguíneos. As principais causas desta moléstia são a hipertensão arterial sistêmica e a diabetes mellitus descontrolada [1,2]. Entretanto, outras causas são descritas, como o uso de fármacos nefrotóxicos, desidratação prolongada, infecção e outros fatores que contribuem para a lesão renal [1]. A IR pode ser classificada em aguda (rápida e reversível)  e crônica (gradual, lenta e sem reversibilidade) [1,2]. Estas doenças representam um grave problema de saúde pública no Brasil, estima-se que 134 mil doentes renais crônicos necessitam de terapia substitutiva (hemodiálise) [3]. Estes números crescem a cada ano, somente no ano de 2018 foram diagnosticados 42.546 novos casos de indivíduos que necessitaram desta terapia [3].
Developing Learning Media Based on PowToon Application for Teaching English for Nurses
Authors: Rusanti Putu , Dewi Kadek Maya Cyntia
Published: June 2021

This research aimed to identify the need analysis of learning English for Nurses (EFN) for nursing students and to develop learning media by using powtoon application in teaching English for Nurses. The research employed research and development (R&D) design. It was used Sugiyono model consisted of potential and problem, data collection, product design, design validation, design revision, product testing, product revision, and massive production. The data were collected through questionnaires and interview. The learning videos were validated by expert judges and were also done field testing to the 42 nursing students. The data were analyzed descriptively qualitative. The result of the research showed that 1) 64.5% of the students would like to combine the material between general English and specific topics about nursing, 2) The developed learning video consisted of some parts such as opening, learning objectives, content, conversation, vocabularies, and closing. The result of expert judges both in media and material were 87.5% and 93.5% which were categorized as excellent materials. It is expected that the learning video can be applied in teaching and learning process.
Flipped Learning Instruction to Enhance University Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills
Authors: Suprapti Suprapti , Nugroho Arif , Pembangunan Heldy Ramadan Putra
Published: June 2021

This study aims to shed some light on the significant impact of content videos in flipped learning classroom on students’ higher order thinking skills. The secondary aim of this study is to portray students’ perception toward the practice of flipped learning in assisting their higher order thinking skill development. A total of 36 elementary teacher education students at IAIN Surakarta are involved as participants in this pre-experimental study. Drawing on pre-test, post-test, and focus group discussion, the results of paired sample t-test show a significant difference on the students’ score of pre-test and post-test, meaning that flipped learning with content videos is effective to enhance the students’ higher order thinking skills. Furthermore, the focus group discussion reveals that the students positively perceive the practice of flipped learning instruction to enhance their higher order thinking skills. These results contribute to providing fruitful insights for teachers and school administrators as a teaching model to enhance students’ higher order thinking skills.