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Assessment of Antifungal/Anti-Oomycete Activity of Frass Derived from Black Soldier Fly Larvae to Control Plant Pathogens in Horticulture: Involvement of Bacillus velezensis
Authors: Arabzadeh Ghazaleh , Delisle-Houde Maxime , Vandenberg Grant W. , Derome Nicolas , Deschamps Marie-Hélène , Dorais Martine , Vincent Antony T. , Tweddell Russell J.
Published: July 2023

Frass, the residual material resulting from the bioconversion of organic matter by black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), has gained attention as a sustainable alternative to conventional fertilizers due to its high nutrient content. Additionally, frass has been found to possess antifungal properties, which can help control plant pathogens affecting horticultural crops. In this study, frass from BSFL reared on the Gainesville diet, a universally employed reference/control diet, was investigated in vitro for its effect on the growth of seven important fungal/oomycete pathogens. Dual culture overlay assays clearly showed that fresh Gainesville diet extract, as well as BSFL frass extract derived from this diet, contained microorganisms producing compound(s) that strongly inhibit(s) the mycelial growth of fungal/oomycete plant pathogens. Fungi and bacteria were then isolated from the fresh Gainesville diet and BSFL frass using the serial dilution technique. Among the different fungi/bacteria isolated, the isolate GV1-11 in Gainesville diet and FGV15-6 in frass demonstrated strong antifungal/anti-oomycete activity. Both isolates were genetically identified by whole-genome sequencing as Bacillus velezensis, a bacterium used as a biocontrol agent, strongly suggesting that B. velezensis, which is present in the Gainesville diet, can survive the process of BSFL rearing and is one of the key factors contributing to the observed antifungal and anti-oomycete activity in the resulting frass. This work underlines the importance of the inherent microbial characteristics of feedstocks on the antifungal/anti-oomycete activity of frass and points out the possibility of exploiting frass to control plant pathogens affecting horticultural crops.
Bibliometric Review of Design for Digital Inclusion
Authors: Li Guanyu , Li Dian , Tang Tang
Published: July 2023

The digitalization of the world has rendered design for digital inclusion particularly important, which highlights the need to gain a comprehensive understanding of this field. The purpose of this review is to reveal the current development of the field of design for digital inclusion and identify research gaps and directions.Therefore, this study adopted bibliometric mapping to achieve the research goal. A total of 721 relevant articles in English were identified from Scopus. Descriptive analysis, including the publication trend, the most cited journals, the most cited articles, and the top authors with institutions, is described in order to trace the state-of-the-art development of the field. Network analysis, including bibliographic coupling and co-occurrence keywords, was used to identify research themes and future research directions. The results reveal four main investigated topics in the field: (1) information technology; (2) online education; (3) assistive technology; and (4) digital health. The review also highlights the distinctive features of design for digital inclusion compared to inclusive design, discusses the research gaps, and offers potential future research directions.
Evaluation of Digital Image Generation Based on Virtual Interaction Design under Blockchain Technology
Authors: Cao Yiwen
Published: July 2023

With the rapid development of current technology, computer vision technology has also achieved better development, providing more possibilities for digital image generation. However, traditional digital image generation methods have high operational requirements for designers due to difficulties in collecting data sets and simulating environmental scenes, which results in poor quality, lack of diversity, and long generation speed of generated images, making it difficult to meet the current needs of image generation. In order to better solve these problems and promote the better development of digital image generation, this paper introduced a virtual interaction design under current popular blockchain technology in image generation, built a generative model through the virtual interaction design under the blockchain technology, optimized the image generation, and verified it in practice. The research results show that the digital image generation number of the method in this paper is 641. This indicates that method generates more images, has better diversity in digital image generation, and better image quality. Compared to other digital image generation methods, this method can better meet the needs of high-quality and diverse images, better adapt to the needs of different image generation, and is of great significance for promoting the better development of image generation.
Decentralized Inventory Transshipments with Quantal Response Equilibrium
Authors: He Qingren , Shi Taiwei , Xu Fei , Qiu Wanhua
Published: July 2023

Despite the benefits of inventory transshipment, numerous behavioral experiments have revealed that retailers often deviate from the Nash-equilibrium ordering quantities, which in turn impacts the potential advantages. Motivated by this issue, we developed a behavioral model to analyze the deviation of ordering quantities among two independent retailers who engage in inventory transshipment from the perspective of analytical modeling. In our model, we incorporated bounded rationality with the quantal response equilibrium. Firstly, we established the existence of such a quantal response equilibrium and provided the conditions for its uniqueness. Secondly, we compared the quantal response equilibrium with the Nash equilibrium within a certain range of transshipment prices and observed that the limiting quantal response equilibrium is equivalent to the Nash equilibrium. Lastly, we design an iterative algorithm that incorporates the learning effects of the retailers to determine the quantal response equilibrium for the ordering quantity. The results indicate that the optimal ordering quantity and the nearby ordering quantities should be chosen with higher probabilities. Additionally, the retailer should gradually enhance their cognitive or computational abilities through repeated transshipment games to improve their decision-making process. Furthermore, to ensure a balanced inventory-sharing system, the evaluation of inventory strategies should consistently prioritize avoiding surplus instead of shortage.
Case Series of MRI and CT Assessment of Acquired Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Transdiaphragmatic Fistulae
Authors: Picchi Stefano Giusto , Lassandro Giulia , Comune Rosita , Pezzullo Filomena , Fiorini Valeria , Lassandro Francesco , Tonerini Michele , Masala Salvatore , Tamburro Fabio , Scaglione Mariano , Tamburrini Stefania
Published: July 2023

Transdiaphragmatic fistulae are rare conditions characterized by pathological communication between two epithelium-lined surfaces. Hepato-thoracic fistula consists of abnormal communication between the liver and/or the biliary system and the thorax; while the pancreaticopleural fistula consists of abnormal communication between the pancreas and the thorax, the pleuro-biliary fistula represents the more common type. Clinical symptoms and laboratory findings are generally non-specific (e.g., thoracic and abdominal pain, dyspnea, cough, neutrophilia, elevated CPR, and bilirubin values) and initially, first-level investigations, such as chest RX and abdominal ultrasound, are generally inconclusive for the diagnosis. Contrast-enhanced CT represents the first two-level radiological imaging technique, usually performed to identify and evaluate the underlying pathology sustained by transdiaphragmatic fistulae, their complications, and the evaluation of the fistulous tract. When the CT remains inconclusive, other techniques such as MRI and MRCP can be performed. A prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial because the recognition of fistulae and the precise definition of the fistulous tract have a major impact on the management acquisition process.
BNT162b2 or CoronaVac as the Third Dose against Omicron: Neutralizing Antibody Responses among Transplant Recipients Who Had Received Two Doses of CoronaVac
Authors: Erol Çiğdem , Kuloğlu Zeynep Ece , Kayaaslan Bircan , Esken Gülen , Altunsoy Adalet , Barlas Tayfun , Çınar Güle , Hasanoğlu İmran , Oruç Ebru , İncir Said , Azap Alpay , Korkmaz Gülten , Turan Gökçe Dilara , Kırımker Onur Elvan , Coşkun Yenigün Ezgi , Ölçücüoğlu Erkan , Ayvazoğlu Soy Ebru , Çetinkünar Süleyman , Kurt Azap Özlem , Can Füsun , Haberal Mehmet
Published: July 2023

We evaluated neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron variant and Anti-Spike IgG response in solid organ (SOT) or hematopoietic stem cell (HSTC) recipients after a third dose of BNT162b2 (BNT) or CoronaVac (CV) following two doses of CV. In total, 95 participants underwent SOT (n = 62; 44 liver, 18 kidney) or HSCT (n = 27; 5 allogeneic, 22 autologous) were included from five centers in Turkey. The median time between third doses and serum sampling was 154 days (range between 15 to 381). The vaccine-induced antibody responses of both neutralizing antibodies and Anti-Spike IgGs were assessed by plaque neutralizing assay and immunoassay, respectively. Neutralizing antibody and Anti-Spike IgG levels were significantly higher in transplant patients receiving BNT compared to those receiving CV (Geometric mean (GMT):26.76 vs. 10.89; p = 0.03 and 2116 Au/mL vs. 172.1 Au/mL; p < 0.001). Solid organ transplantation recipients, particularly liver transplant recipients, showed lower antibody levels than HSCT recipients. Thus, among HSCT recipients, the GMT after BNT was 91.29 and it was 15.81 in the SOT group (p < 0.001). In SOT, antibody levels after BNT in kidney transplantation recipients were significantly higher than those in liver transplantation recipients (GMT: 48.32 vs. 11.72) (p < 0.001). Moreover, the neutralizing antibody levels after CV were very low (GMT: 10.81) in kidney transplantation recipients and below the detection limit (<10) in liver transplant recipients. This study highlights the superiority of BNT responses against Omicron as a third dose among transplant recipients after two doses of CV. The lack of neutralizing antibodies against Omicron after CV in liver transplant recipients should be taken into consideration, particularly in countries where inactivated vaccines are available in addition to mRNA vaccines.
Pulmonary Thrombosis despite Therapeutic Anticoagulation in COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Niculae Cristian-Mihail , Gorea Maria-Evelina , Tirlescu Laura-Georgiana , Constantin Rares-Alexandru , Moroti Ruxandra , Hristea Adriana
Published: July 2023

The rate of thrombotic complications in COVID-19 patients is high and could be associated with the risk of unfavourable outcomes. Moreover, pulmonary thrombotic events can occur even in patients already on anticoagulant treatment. We present the case of a patient with severe COVID-19 pneumonia, without traditional risk factors for thrombosis, who developed massive pulmonary thrombosis (PT) despite therapeutic anticoagulation. The diagnosis was challenging, and the case raised concerns about the protective role of conventional anticoagulant treatment in COVID-19 pneumonia. Thus, we searched for literature reports on COVID-19 patients who developed PT despite being under anticoagulation therapy. We identified 13 cohort studies including 4058 patients of which 346 (8.5%) developed PT and nine case reports/series enrolling 14 patients. Four cohorts were further analysed, which reported data on risk factors for thrombosis, outcomes and biological characteristics. We found that there were no differences between patients with and without PT regarding the classical risk factors for thrombosis. PT occurred regardless of the anticoagulation regimen, and the risk factor identified was severe COVID-19 pneumonia and a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). Pulmonary thrombotic events in patients with COVID-19 are rather inflammation-related than correlated with traditional thromboembolic risk factors, and the therapeutic approach must take into consideration this aspect.
Analogs of the Catechol Derivative Dynasore Inhibit HIV-1 Ribonuclease H, SARS-CoV-2 nsp14 Exoribonuclease, and Virus Replication
Authors: Asthana Abhishek , Corona Angela , Shin Woo-Jin , Kwak Mi-Jeong , Gaughan Christina , Tramontano Enzo , Jung Jae U. , Schobert Rainer , Jha Babal Kant , Silverman Robert H. , Biersack Bernhard
Published: July 2023

Viral replication often depends on RNA maturation and degradation processes catalyzed by viral ribonucleases, which are therefore candidate targets for antiviral drugs. Here, we synthesized and studied the antiviral properties of a novel nitrocatechol compound (1c) and other analogs that are structurally related to the catechol derivative dynasore. Interestingly, compound 1c strongly inhibited two DEDD box viral ribonucleases, HIV-1 RNase H and SARS-CoV-2 nsp14 3′-to-5′ exoribonuclease (ExoN). While 1c inhibited SARS-CoV-2 ExoN activity, it did not interfere with the mRNA methyltransferase activity of nsp14. In silico molecular docking placed compound 1c in the catalytic pocket of the ExoN domain of nsp14. Finally, 1c inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication but had no toxicity to human lung adenocarcinoma cells. Given its simple chemical synthesis from easily available starting materials, these results suggest that 1c might be a lead compound for the design of new antiviral compounds that target coronavirus nsp14 ExoN and other viral ribonucleases.
A Development of Rapid Whole-Genome Sequencing of Seoul orthohantavirus Using a Portable One-Step Amplicon-Based High Accuracy Nanopore System
Authors: Park Kyungmin , Noh Juyoung , Kim Kijin , Kim Jongwoo , Cho Hee-Kyung , Kim Seong-Gyu , Yang Eunyoung , Kim Won-Keun , Song Jin-Won
Published: July 2023

Whole-genome sequencing provides a robust platform for investigating the epidemiology and transmission of emerging viruses. Oxford Nanopore Technologies allows for real-time viral sequencing on a local laptop system for point-of-care testing. Seoul orthohantavirus (Seoul virus, SEOV), harbored by Rattus norvegicus and R. rattus, causes mild hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome and poses an important threat to public health worldwide. We evaluated the deployable MinION system to obtain high-fidelity entire-length sequences of SEOV for the genome identification of accurate infectious sources and their genetic diversity. One-step amplicon-based nanopore sequencing was performed from SEOV 80–39 specimens with different viral copy numbers and SEOV-positive wild rats. The KU-ONT-SEOV-consensus module was developed to analyze SEOV genomic sequences generated from the nanopore system. Using amplicon-based nanopore sequencing and the KU-ONT-consensus pipeline, we demonstrated novel molecular diagnostics for acquiring full-length SEOV genome sequences, with sufficient read depth in less than 6 h. The consensus sequence accuracy of the SEOV small, medium, and large genomes showed 99.75–100% (for SEOV 80–39 isolate) and 99.62–99.89% (for SEOV-positive rats) identities. This study provides useful insights into on-site diagnostics based on nanopore technology and the genome epidemiology of orthohantaviruses for a quicker response to hantaviral outbreaks.
Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-Making Behaviors among Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review
Authors: Ayieko Sylvia , Baker Kimberly , Messiah Sarah E. , Lewis Brianna , Markham Christine
Published: July 2023

Despite the availability of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, uptake among pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa has been low. This scoping review aimed to identify and characterize determinants influencing COVID-19 vaccination decision-making behaviors among pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa. We searched five online databases for articles on COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa. We identified studies published in English between March 2020 and April 2023 that assessed vaccine-specific issues, psychosocial constructs, and contextual factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination decision-making behaviors. Of the fourteen studies identified, over half (57.1%) were cross-sectional; three used qualitative research methods; and three involved multi-country participants. Most studies assessed COVID-19 vaccination acceptability and willingness. Overall, 85.7% of the publications examined knowledge, attitudes, or both as critical factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine uptake during pregnancy was low in Sub-Saharan Africa (14.4–28%). While most current studies assess COVID-19 vaccination knowledge, research on maternal vaccination in Sub-Saharan Africa would benefit from the inclusion of theory-informed and driven studies that measure additional psychosocial factors and contextual constructs. Future studies should also employ study designs that can determine causal pathways of vaccination determinants and vaccination uptake.
The Degree of Acceptance of Cocoon Strategy of Vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19 in Palliative Home Care Professionals and Caregivers
Authors: Kluczna Agnieszka , Orzeł Rafał , Bardowska Anna , Dzierżanowski Tomasz
Published: July 2023

Palliative care patients are an immunocompromised population, so the cocooning strategy of vaccinating those around them is a suitable protective strategy against infections. This is especially significant for infectious diseases such as influenza and COVID-19, which pose a challenge to the healthcare system. In order to improve the patient’s quality of life, it is necessary to develop research-based, defined strategies. This questionnaire-based study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge about influenza and SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus vaccination among the factual caregivers and medical staff in the palliative care setting. The survey revealed that the sources of knowledge about vaccination varied and depended on one’s role. Doctors and nurses used professional literature, while other medical professionals relied on the Internet, mass media, and information from family and friends. The study also showed that adherence to vaccination guidelines was not associated with COVID-19 incidence. The overall opinion on vaccination was positive, but the degree of acceptance varied by the role. Palliative care nurses and caregivers were the groups that were the least accepting of vaccination. To improve the acceptance of vaccinations, a remedial program based on professional education should be implemented using the sources declared by the respondents. It may help improve the quality of life for palliative care patients and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Enhancement of Microbial and Metabolic Mechanisms in an Aerobic Bioreactor with Immobilized Microflora by Simple and Complex Electron Donors
Authors: Deng Qinghui , Wang Keju , Xu Wang , Yu Xinfan , Feng Jie , Li Shuangfei , Chen Huirong
Published: July 2023

Microflora immobilization is promising for nutrient removal applications in sewage; however, the metabolic and microbial mechanism needs to be further explored. Heterotrophic nitrification-aerobic denitrification (HN-AD) bacterium and efficient nitrogen (N) removal bacteria were selected and immobilized on corncob particles using alginate polymer to prepare microbe–organic complex beads. The complex beads were then added into activated sludge under a continuous-flow aerobic bioreactor with sufficient sodium acetate also applied as a simple electron donor. The role of polymer electron donors under carbon-rich conditions was then studied. Results showed that the total nitrogen removal rate improved by 8.3% (reaching 91.2%) and ammonium nitrogen removal rates were approximately 98%. Only 0.59 mg/L of nitrate nitrogen was detected in the treatment group. 16S rRNA gene sequencing results showed that bacterial richness in activated sludge within the treatment group was significantly higher than within the control group (p < 0.05), and KEGG pathways analysis indicated that carbon (C) metabolism gene and N-cycle-related genes were also improved. This suggested that polymer electron donors generated complex C sources that nourished diverse bacterial species related to N cycles so that the N removal rate could be strengthened and further improved by simple electron donors and the microflora.
Decision Support Strategies for Household Water Consumption Behaviors Based on Advanced Recommender Systems
Authors: Arsene Diana , Predescu Alexandru , Truică Ciprian-Octavian , Apostol Elena-Simona , Mocanu Mariana
Published: July 2023

Water is one of the most important factors that can influence human health. Therefore, constant monitoring of water consumption is essential to maintain a balance of water demand. A recommendation system represents a major challenge, but with huge potential for the water industry, providing consumers the most efficient ways to conserve water based on their data collected from smart water meters. This paper proposes a novel recommendation system design architecture that promotes water conservation behavior among residential consumers from urban areas. We analyzed 480,000 data samples from several households with different profiles to generate personalized recommendations for each household and encourage consumers to adopt measures to raise awareness and reduce water consumption. Moreover, data were collected from three different measurement points in the household (cold_sink, hot_sink, and toilet), with a sampling time of 60 s. The proposed recommendation system implements collaborative filtering combined with a set of rules to generate recommendations based on the consumption patterns of similar households. The results are promising, offering personalized feedback that could help change the consumption behavior of households if the recommendations made are followed.
Shape Factor for Analysis of a Slug Test
Authors: De Smedt Florimond
Published: July 2023

Hydraulic conductivity is an essential parameter for groundwater investigation and management. A simple technique for determining the hydraulic conductivity of aquifers is the slug test, which consists of measuring the water level in a well after the sudden removal or injection of a small amount of water. The interpretation of a slug test is based on a geometry-dependent shape factor, for which various empirical relationships and approximate solutions have been proposed in the literature. In this study, shape factors are derived numerically for slug tests performed in monitoring wells with screens unaffected by aquifer boundaries. Also presented is a new approximate analytical solution for predicting shape factors for well screens with a large aspect ratio. A comparison with earlier methods reported in the literature shows that our results match or exceed them in terms of accuracy. The approximate analytical solution is promising because it is accurate and very easy to apply in practice.
Advances in the Efficient Enrichment of Anammox Bacteria
Authors: Fu Yuting , Wen Xin , Huang Jiansheng , Sun Da , Jin Libo
Published: July 2023

Anaerobic ammonia oxidation (anammox) process is known as a low-energy and environmentally friendly process for treating nitrogen-rich wastewater. Anammox bacteria are the key microorganisms to achieve this biological process. However, the efficient enrichment of anammox bacteria has been a bottleneck for its practical application because of their slow growth and high sensitivity, and no pure culture has been found. Therefore, the development of efficient anammox bacterial enrichment techniques is of great theoretical and application value. Solving the problem of anammox bacterial activity and improving the process denitrification performance is one of the current research hotspots. In this paper, three aspects of anammox bacteria are described in terms of their physiological properties, environmental influencing factors, and short-term starvation tolerance; a systematic review of the latest research progress in accelerating the activity of anammox bacteria using enrichment strategies for process regulation, the construction of granulation models, suspended sludge biomass management, and strain preservation. Finally, the future frontier development of anammox bacteria was discussed and foreseen.
Modeling of a Dual Air-Gap Liquid-Cooled Eddy Current Retarder Considering Transient Permeability
Authors: Guo Wenguang , Yan Bin , Li Desheng
Published: July 2023

This paper proposes a model for the electromagnetic performance of the dual air-gap liquid-cooled eddy current retarder (DAL-ECR) considering the transient permeability. First, the structure and working principle of the DAL-ECR are introduced. Next, the analysis model of the static air-gap flux density considering the flux leakage and end effect is established based on the piecewise function method and the magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC). Then, based on the skin effect of the electromagnetic field in the retarder, an iterative method for solving the transient permeability of the stator is proposed. According to Faraday’s and Ampere’s laws, the analysis model of the static air-gap flux density, and the transient permeability, the analysis model of the transient air-gap flux density is established. The braking torque of the DAL-ECR is then calculated while taking the actual path of the eddy current and the skin effect on the permeability of the stator into consideration. Finally, the calculation accuracy of the model was verified by the finite element method (FEM) and the bench test.
Resident Valuation of Kentucky's Extension Fine Arts Program
Authors: Allen James , Bowker Sarah , Stamper Charles , Amankwah Emmanuel , Davis Alison
Published: July 2023

Since 2005, the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has supported agents and programming exclusively dedicated to the development and promotion of the fine arts. This article presents an estimation of the perceived value of the Kentucky Extension Fine Arts (EFA) Program by county residents. While controlling for several factors, we find that residents were more likely to support a tax increase to enhance their county's EFA Program if residents were aware that their county employed an EFA agent and/or participated in EFA programming. We hope this finding encourages other state Extension programs to consider EFA programs.
Development of a University Undergraduate Course Sequence About the Extension System
Authors: Braverman Marc , Gunter Katherine , Galloway Robin , Moore Karlie , Hoel Brandi , Rennekamp Denise
Published: July 2023

Many undergraduates are interested in community-based programming, but at most land-grants undergraduates have little contact with Extension. This article describes a grant project that developed two undergraduate courses about Extension and community-based, experiential education. The academic-year course incorporates lecture, discussion, guest speakers, and hands-on activities. The summer-session course takes students to visit program sites in operation. In outcome evaluations, students gained significantly in their understanding of land-grants, Extension, and community programming, and gained confidence in working collaboratively, among other findings. Recommendations note that the success of similar courses requires involvement of county Extension personnel and balancing of several key factors.
An Analysis of the Impacts of the Ready, Set, Go! Program on Program Participants and the Ability to Build Community Capacity
Authors: Romanini Carrera
Published: July 2023

The ultimate goal of community capacity building is that communities will be able to deal with their own problems without relying on resources external to their community. The study reported here examined the impacts of the Ready, Set, Go! training program on building community capacity of its participants. Through a survey administered to 110 participants, survey data revealed that perceived utility correlated to future community involvement while knowledge gained did not determine future community action.
Using an Initiative to Focus Programming Efforts: A Case Study of the Ohio 4-H Workforce Preparation Initiative
Authors: Cochran Graham , Ferrari Theresa , Arnett Nate
Published: July 2023

Extension is facing many challenges, including increasingly complex and changing societal conditions. One method to address these challenges is to implement targeted efforts around programmatic or organizational themes organized as an initiative. We use the Ohio 4-H Workforce Preparation Initiative as a case study to illustrate how the process of focusing and redirecting programming efforts can be an effective strategy for addressing issues important to Extension clientele. We also describe in general the benefits of using a change process or model to organize such efforts and specifically how Kotter's (1996) model fits well with our concept of an initiative.
Ni ciudadanos, ni siquiera helenos.
Authors: Sanchez Sanz Arturo
Published: July 2023

La figura de los demosioi alude a la institución de la esclavitud pública asumida por el Estado como medio indispensable para el correcto funcionamiento y pervivencia del sistema democrático. Los demosioi realizaban labores administrativas, funcionariales, etc., esenciales que las póleis les encomendaban como alternativa a la actuación de ciudadanos en tareas poco reconocidas o al contrario, altamente cualificadas y, por tanto, susceptibles de permitir la acumulación de poder. La esclavitud pública se instauró como la alternativa idónea. Sin embargo, en Atenas surgió un grupo inédito de demosioi, los speusinioi, sin equivalente en el mundo heleno y de vida efímera, compuesto por esclavos de origen escita a los que les encomendaron diversas funciones relacionadas con la seguridad ciudadana, vigilancia, custodia, etc., a las órdenes de diversos arcontes. Existe un largo debate sobre su número, autoridad, momento de instauración y abolición, así como el motivo de su elección, aunque con ayuda de las fuentes epigráficas es posible arrojar luz sobre algunas informaciones controvertidas que sobre ellos ofrecen las escasas fuentes con las que contamos.
PENGARUH BIAYA PENDIDIKAN, BIAYA PELATIHAN DAN BIAYA PROMOSI TERHADAP TINGKAT PENJUALAN PADA SEKTOR ROKOK (STUDI KASUS PT. GUDANG GARAM. TBK)
Authors: Dewi Ririn Sari , Rahmawati Titah , Mu’arifin Hidayatul
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of education, training, and promotion costs on the level of sales at PT Gudang Garam Tbk. The research method used is hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression. The data used in this study is the financial data of companies listed on the stock exchange. The analysis results show that training costs influence sales but are not significant. This is indicated by a significance value of 0.619, more significant than the significance level of 0.05 (5%). In addition, advertising costs also influence sales with a significance value of 0.236. However, the effect of education, training, and advertising costs on sales is insignificant. In addition, the analysis results also show that the regression model used has an accuracy rate of 58.7% which is explained by the independent variables. Companies can consider managing education, training, and promotion costs more effectively to increase their sales levels. Future research can involve other variables that affect sales and use a larger sample to obtain broader generalizations.

 

Key words: Education and Training Costs, Promotion Costs, Sales
Researching the Relationship between Corporate Sustainability and Service Quality: The Case of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges
Authors: TEKİN Bilge , ERTUĞRUL İrfan
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between corporate sustainability in accredited chambers and exchanges affiliated with TOBB and the perceptions of the service provided by chambers and commodity exchanges and to determine the direction of this relationship. In addition, the sub – purpose of the study is to determine whether the perception of corporate sustainability and perceived service quality show a statistically significant difference according to socio-demographic variables. A questionnaire was applied to 613 members of the accredited chamber and exchange council members affiliated with UCCET. As a result of one-way ANOVA and independent groups t-test analyzes to examine whether there are statistically significant differences, it was concluded that there was a statistically significant difference between the groups under the education level variable. Afterwards, a structural equation model was established to examine the relationship between corporate sustainability and service quality, and it was concluded that there were some statistically significant relationships between the dimensions of both concepts.
Assessing the implications of farm advisory services of Model Farm Services Center from a Productivity Perspective
Authors: Shah Tariq , Muhammad Tariq , Akbar Neelam
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to determine the role of Farm Advisory Services in order to offset the problems of the yield productivity gaps in the study area. The farmers’ perceptions of the Model Farm Services Center (MFSC) were statistically examined via a comparison of the differences within two subgroups. A sample size of 120 was selected in order to enable equal representation from both the member farmers and the independent farmers of the MFSC. An independent sample t-test along with a dummy variable was used to identify differences in their farming practices and obtained yield respectively. It was found that 80% of the respondents entirely relied on farming, whereas 20% only partially relied on farming. Similarly, 70% of the farmers were living in a joint familial system, while 30% of them were individual households. Furthers some of the farmers 28% used canals while only 13% relied on tube-wells from the member respondents, whereas 30% of the independent farmers relied on canals and 10% used tube wells. The independent farmers were more productive with wheat, rice, and sugarcane crops, but a lower yield with the maize crop was identified compared to the member farmers. The study concludes that there are inefficiencies and gaps in the service delivery value chain of the MFSCs and recommends actions, such as by providing basic farm inputs, modern equipment, interest free credit as well as technical guidance. The study contributes by using the farmers’ perceptions as a stepping stone for the policy input in regards to the agriculture laden productivity.
Buscar la manera: apropiaciones en torno a proyectos de turismo rural comunitario en una aldea Mbyá guaraní
Authors: Brosky Jacqueline Fiorella
Published: July 2023

Este trabajo aborda algunas problemáticas vinculadas con la implementación de un proyecto gubernamental de turismo rural comunitario llevado a cabo en una comunidad indígena mbyá guaraní en la provincia de Misiones, Argentina. El objetivo es analizar la forma en que la comunidad ha buscado reformular o reapropiar la propuesta en función de sus estrategias y límites para “exhibirse” al turismo, es decir, cómo fue adecuándola a sus propias intenciones y formas en las que desean abrirse a la mirada de los visitantes. Para ello se examinan los postulados del proyecto turístico y el contexto en el que este se puso en juego, así como las contradicciones y tensiones que generó en la comunidad.
Lustosa, Isis Maria Cunha (2012), Os povos indígenas, o turismo e o território: um olhar sobre os Tremembé e os Jenipapo-Kanindé do Ceará. Tese (Doutorado). Universidade Federal de Goiás, Instituto de Estudos Socioambientais, Goiânia. 281pp.
Authors: Baines Stephen Grant , Claval Paul
Published: July 2023

La tesis de doctorado titulada, Pueblos Indígenas, Turismo y Territorio: una mirada a los Tremembé y Jenipapo-Kanindé de Ceará, es un trabajo comparativo que aborda el tema de los pueblos indígenas y el turismo en el Nordeste de Brasil a partir de dos estudios de caso: los Tremembé que viven en la Tierra Indígena Tremembé da Barra do Mundaú, Municipio de Itapipoca, en la costa oeste de Ceará y los Jenipapo Kanindé de la Tierra Indígena Aldeia Lagoa Encantada, Municipio de Aquiraz, en la costa este de ese estado. El trabajo es innovador por abordar los pueblos indígenas y el turismo desde la perspectiva de la Geografía Humana y la Antropología Social y por estar basado en una investigación de campo realizada durante cinco años.
Antropologías hoy: (In)certidumbres y utopías
Authors: Lins Ribeiro Gustavo
Published: July 2023

Vivimos tiempos inciertos. Es altamente posible que seamos testigos de un cambio de época ocasionado por las transformaciones del sistema capitalista mundial (el ascenso de China al centro del sistema lo ejemplifica). Los antropólogos y otros científicos sociales enfrentan nuevos retos conforme las segmentaciones y relaciones interétnicas entre los glocales se modifican, encendiendo viejos y nuevos racismos. Puede ser que estemos entrando a una era post-multicultural. De manera simultánea, las concepciones sobre qué es lo humano pasan por un cambio radical, y el antropoceno funge de metáfora para los efectos negativos e insostenibles de la experiencia humana posterior a la Revolución Industrial. En muchos países las ciencias sociales padecen recortes presupuestales y pierden su relevancia pública en los medios dominados por las post-verdades, y el anti-intelectualismo de derecha.La capilaridad del Internet hace que el mundo parezca transparente, y la inteligencia carente de sentido. Hay una urgente necesidad de repensar nuestros posicionamientos, nuestros temas y políticas de visibilidad. Los antropólogos se han interesado de diferentes maneras, en intervenir con su conocimiento e investigaciones, en la manera en que el futuro se desarrolla. Sostengo que pensar a escala global es una manera de escapar de nuestros dilemas políticos actuales, y recuperar la visibilidad y la influencia pública de la disciplina. También creo que los antropólogos deben participar en luchas utópicas para poder fomentar perspectivas de impacto progresista sobre los procesos políticos, sociales, culturales y económicos contemporáneos.
Tackling Implementation Challenges with Information: Experimental Evidence from a School Governance Reform in Tanzania
Authors: Cilliers Jacobus , Habyarimana James
Published: July 2023

This paper investigates inter-agency coordination challenges in implementing Tanzania's nationwide school governance programme, which generates school- and teacher-specific diagnostics and recommendations to enhance quality. However, information and managerial frictions between agencies undermine the programme's efficacy. In a random subset of schools, we implement a text message intervention, providing local bureaucrats with summaries of the recommendations. We find the programme improved student learning and teaching practices, but only when combined with text messages. Notably, gains were larger in regions with additional monitoring resources. Addressing these implementation challenges positions this initiative among the most cost-effective education programmes known to date.
« Le renforcement de la place des médecins dans la gouvernance hospitalière »
Authors: Cafarelli François
Published: July 2023

Les procédures de nomination des chefs de services au sein des établissements sanitaires font intervenir le représentant des médecins et le directeur. Le code de la santé publique prévoit des mécanismes pour éviter tout blocage, mais des difficultés légistiques liées à l’enchaînement des réformes et conduisant à la survivance de dispositions obsolètes rendent parfois les situations bien complexes. La prise en compte de la volonté du législateur et l’appréciation de l’applicabilité immédiate des nouvelles dispositions permettent alors de déterminer les dispositions applicables.
Pas de non-lieu pour une transaction homologuée mais inexécutée
Authors: Lahouazi Mehdi
Published: July 2023

De façon relativement inédite, le tribunal administratif de Grenoble avait, dans une première instance, homologué une transaction issue d’une procédure de médiation puis, dans une seconde instance, prononcé trois ordonnances de non-lieu pour les demandes initiales réglées à l’amiable. Toutefois, en raison de l’inexécution des engagements de l’une des parties, la cour administrative d’appel de Lyon annule les ordonnances de non-lieu et accepte que les requérants poursuivent leurs demandes initiales malgré l’homologation de la transaction.
Valley photonic crystal waveguides fabricated with CMOS-compatible process
Authors: Yamaguchi Takuto , Yoshimi Hironobu , Seki Miyoshi , Ohtsuka Minoru , Yokoyama Nobuyuki , Ota Yasutomo , Okano Makoto , Iwamoto Satoshi
Published: July 2023

Valley photonic crystal (VPhC) waveguides have attracted much attention because of their ability to enable robust light propagation against sharp bends. However, their demonstration using a CMOS-compatible process suitable for mass production has not yet been reported at the telecom wavelengths. Here, by tailoring the photomask to suppress the optical proximity effect, VPhC patterns comprising equilateral triangular holes were successfully fabricated using photolithography. We optically characterized the fabricated VPhC devices using microscopic optics with NIR imaging. For comparison, we also fabricated and characterized line-defect W1 PhC waveguides, in which the transmission intensities decreased at some regions within the operating bandwidth when sharp turns were introduced into the waveguide. In contrast, the developed VPhC waveguides can robustly propagate light around the C-band telecommunication wavelengths, even in the presence of sharp bends. Our results highlight the potential of VPhC waveguides as an interconnection technology in silicon topological photonic ICs.
CASE REPORT: MEDIASTINAL MASS IN AN INFANT: A RARE PRESENTATION AS AIRWAY COMPRESSION
Authors: K S Sandeep , C Y Bhuvaneshwari , Badakali Ashok
Published: July 2023

Thymomas, which account for 20% to 30% of all mediastinal tumours and 50% of anterior mediastinal
masses, are uncommon tumours in the anterior mediastinum. About 50% of individuals with thymomas
have accidental chest radiographic diagnoses, meaning there is no known cause for them. The typical main therapy for these
tumours is thymectomy, and the prognosis and manner of care are determined by the distinct stages of thymoma. In this
instance, a female child aged 7 months arrived with shortness of breath, cough and fever that had been present for the past 15
days. Each ailment appeared gradually. Mediastinal widening was seen on the chest x-ray, and a big mass lesion with
homogenously elevated soft tissue density was seen on the CT scan. Although FNAC and a tiny biopsy were performed, the
histology reports produced conicting results, creating a diagnostic quandary. It was later determined to be a malignant
thymoma following surgery
“EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF CLINICAL AND DERMOSCOPIC NAIL FEATURES IN PSORIASIS-AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.”
Authors: Haibatti (Pathrikar) Shilpa , Rasikbhai Dholariya Hiren , Larissa Miranda Trish
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Nail involvement in psoriasis is common and may have an impact on the quality of life. Dermoscopy, also
know as skin surface microscopy, is a newer, non-invasive, and in-vivo technique that can help in detecting subtle nail
changes missed by the naked eye. To evaluate and compare the clinical and dermoscopic nail patterns Aim: in psoriasis.
Method and Material: A total of 71 patients aged above 14 years, clinically diagnosed with psoriasis were included in this
study. The patients nail were examined both clinically and on dermoscopy .Non-polarized mode of the dermoscope was
used for nail plate examination to visualize nail plate surface changes whereas polarized mode was used for nail bed
examination and color changes. Results were analysed. SPSS software 20.0 version, McNemar test Statistical analysis:
were used for statistical analysis. Pitting was the most common feature (90.1%) noted both clinical Result: ly and
demoscopically, followed by nail plate crumbling, subungual hyperkeratosis, and splinter hemorrhage seen in 67.6%,
59.2%, 56.3% clinically and 69%, 59.2%, 64.8% dermoscopically respectively. Most importantly dilated
capillaries(21.1%), dotted capillaries(46.5%), and fuzzy lunula(5.6%) were visualized by a dermoscope only.
Conclusion: Nail dermoscopy provide a better view of minute changes in psoriatic nail pattern which may be missed
clinically
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja Dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Dosen FEB Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan
Authors: Majid Abdul , Safitri Indah Lokahita , Astuti Indri Puji , Firdaus Muhammad Miko , Syafi’i Moch. Arif , Yaumi Sri
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work discipline and motivation on the performance of FEB lecturers at Muhammadiyah Lamongan University. Associative research is the type used in this study. The population and sample of this study were all FEB lecturers at Muhammadiyah Lamongan University, the data collection technique used a questionnaire. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression tests. The results showed that work discipline had no effect on lecturer performance and motivation had an effect on the performance of FEB lecturers at Muhammadiyah Lamongan University.
Pattern of Congenital Heart Diseases among Less than 5 Years Old Children of Bangladesh-An Observational Study from a Pediatric Cardiac Center
Authors: Moslem Lt Col Mir Hasan Md. , Begum Brig Gen (Rtd) Prof Nurunnahar Fatema , Sarker Col Ferdousur Rahman , Bhuiya Lt Col Nazmul Islam , khan Lt Col Ashfaque Ahmed , Raha Lt Col Biplob Kumar , Akt Maj Mahfuja
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common congenital problems. CHD is about 25% of all congenital malformations and is the most common type of heart disease among children. It may present in different ages from birth to adolescence. Worldwide, CHD is relatively common with a prevalence ranging from 1.0-6.6 per 1000 live births. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to find out the pattern of congenital heart diseases among less than 5 years old Children of a pediatric cardiac center. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study and conducted in the Department of pediatric cardiology of Combined Military Hospital Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from July, 2018 to July, 2020. A total of 1000 patients from outdoor and indoor patient registry who were diagnosed and treated as a case of congenital heart disease within the mentioned period were included in the study. Result: Majority of our patients was male (58%) compared to female (42%). Among all patients, 29.80% had VSD, followed by 20.4% & 14.9% had ASD & TOF respectively and 72% & 28% of our patients had Acyanotic & cyanotic CHD respectively.VSD & TOF was the most common in patients with acyanotic & cyanotic CHD respectively. Recurrent RTI, pneumonia, heart failure, infective endocarditis, and Cyanotic spell are common complications of congenital heart disease. Down syndrome and congenital rubella syndrome are the main syndromic association in congenital heart diseases. The majority (97%) of our patients improved, and 3% died. Conclusion: Our study focuses on the congenital heart diseases of children of Bangladesh. Among the acyanotic congenital heart disease, VSD is the maximum & among the cyanotic congenital heart disease TOF is the highest in number. With early diagnosis, treatment and regular follow up, mortality rate is very low and the prognosis is excellent.