bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Short Term Effects of Fresh Garlic (Allium Sativum) on Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Haemoglobin Concentration and Body Weight of Overweight Young Adults
Authors: Rahman AFM M , Huq Md. M , Ahmed R , Hamid F
Published: November 2020

This study was done to observe the short tens effect of fresh garlic on different lipid profiles, blood glucose, blood pressure (BP), body weight and haemoglobin (11b) concentration in healthy but overweight (average weight 88.89 kg) adult ( both male and female). Fresh garlic, one clove (average wt. 4 to 6 gm), was taken everyday with night meal by the volunteers for six weeks. The volunteers were mostly students and a few of them were office staff Total number of volunteers were 25. Administration of garlic significantly lowered cholesterol (p<61.001) and low density lipoprotein (p<0.05), but there was no effect on BP, body weight and IIb concentration. Garlic administration reduced the level of blood glucose and triglyceride (TG) to some extent but they were not statistically significant.
Forensic Architecture: A New Photographic Language in a Factual Era
Authors: Flego Clio
Published: November 2020

A group of visual activists, architects, software developers and archaeologists as well as a multicultural team composed of artists, investigative journalists and lawyers – an organic organization. Forensic Architecture ‘Investigative aesthetic’ is based on visual aggregation on data allowing viewers to enhance their perception-cognition of events by the integrated use of augmented photography. Their works have been presented in front of a court, but also exhibited at international shows all around the world. FA expanded use of photography, integrating in the urbanistic reconstruction of frames of any kind of multimedia information collected, consider it not simply as a medium, but as a proper tool for triggering critical reflections and political action. Forensic Architecture have mainly been investigating the area of conflicts with the aim to present counter- investigation on unclear circumstances, often underlining social constructs in the public forum. The particular role that FA plays, claiming social truth and assigning to photography the function to be a “civil act,” remarks its place in the history of war photography, and underlines the importance of also having a contra-culture in a post- industrial society, permeated by the presence of technology.

Keywords: evidence, Forensic Architecture, forensic reconstruction of event, photography, truth-value
Soft Computing for HR Uncertainty Management in Steel Industry
Authors: Panigrahy Rajat Kumar , Mishra R. K. , Patnaik Srikanta
Published: November 2020

This paper discussed possible application of soft computing methods in uncertainty management of the HR component in steel industry during automation period. It explained the importance of HR and the concept of uncertainty management. Then it discussed what to look in soft computing for uncertainty management.
SLICC-based Phenotype of Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Philippines
Authors: Tee Cherica A. , Tee Michael L.
Published: November 2020

Objective. To describe the clinical profile of Filipino pediatric SLE patients as determined using the 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) classification criteria.

Methods. We checked which among the SLICC criteria were fulfilled by Filipino pediatric SLE patients when weexamined them and their case records, as part of a nationwide genetic study on SLE conducted from October2015 to March 2017.

Results. Ninety-seven (out of 321) who were diagnosed to have SLE before 19 years of age were evaluated.The mean age of the population at the time of evaluation was 19.8 ± 6.9 years. Females comprised 94% of ourpopulation. Mean age of onset was 14.4 ± 2.7 years, while the mean age of diagnosis was at 14.5 ± 2.6 years. Acute cutaneous rash was found in 87%; oral ulcers 65%; renal disorder 63%; non-scarring alopecia 61%; arthritis 58%; chronic cutaneous rash 36%; leukopenia 35%; hemolytic anemia 34%; serositis 25%; thrombocytopenia 23%, and neurologic disorder 8%. Anti-nuclear antibody was present in 85%; low complement 32%; anti-dsDNA 28%; direct Coombs’ 16%; antiphospholipid antibody 3%; and anti-Smith antibody 1%. Kidney biopsy was performed in only 14% (14/97) of patients, of whom 27% had class III histopathologic characteristic.

Conclusions. Filipino pediatric SLE patients typically present with mucocutaneous, renal, and musculoskeletalinvolvement. Cardiopulmonary and neurologic manifestations are found to be less common among them. Finally, renal biopsy is not commonly performed among these patients.
The Timed Up-&-Go Test: Preliminary Age- and Sex-related Reference Values for Older Filipino Adults
Authors: Gorgon Edward James R.
Published: November 2020

Objective. The Timed Up-&-Go Test (TUGT) is a clinically useful measure that has been widely used in practice toassess functional mobility in older people. Interpretation of TUGT scores relies on appropriate reference values.This study aimed to describe preliminary age- and sex-related reference values for the TUGT for Filipinos aged60–79 years.

Methods. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. We included Filipino adults aged 60–79 years, with no significantdisability, and resided in metropolitan areas in the National Capital Region and rural communities in southernLuzon. All participants completed the TUGT. Data were analyzed descriptively and reported as means, standarddeviations, and 95% confidence intervals.

Results. A total of 156 community-dwelling older adults participated in the study with mean age (SD) of 68 (5)years. The majority were women (103/156, 66%). Mean (SD) TUGT score for all participants was 11.0 (2.4) seconds.Overall, men completed the test faster compared to women, and individuals in the 60–69 years age group hadshorter completion times than those in the 70–79 years age group.

Conclusion. In the absence of definitive reference values for older Filipino adults, this study provides preliminaryguidance for interpreting TUGT performance for the purposes of screening and monitoring functional mobilityimpairments in this population.
Assessment of the Cardiovascular Risk of Persons with Hypertension and Diabetes Attending Clinics and Hypertension/Health Club Meetings in the AMIGA Municipalities of Cavite, Philippines using WHO/ISH Risk Prediction Charts
Authors: Paterno Elizabeth R.
Published: November 2020

Objectives. This study aims to (1) determine the cardiovascular risk of persons with hypertension and diabetesattending hypertension/diabetic clinics or hypertension/health club meetings in the AMIGA (Alfonso, Mendez,Indang, General Emilio Aguinaldo and Amadeo) municipalities of Cavite; (2) suggest measures to improve thecardiovascular disease (CVD) program in these municipalities using the results of the study.

Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed on patients diagnosed with hypertension and/or diabetes whoare attending clinics or club meetings in the barangays of the five AMIGA municipalities of Cavite. Participantswere interviewed using an abbreviated version of the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPS questionnaireon risk factors. The participants’ anthropometric measurements were obtained and their total blood cholesterollevels determined. CVD risk was then estimated using the WHO / International Society of Hypertension (ISH) riskprediction chart for the Western Pacific Region B.

Results. 1,032 participants from 27 barangays qualified for the study. Participants were predominantly female(74%); over-all mean age was 58.43 years. Majority of the participants (79.17%) were found to be in the low-riskgroup; 11.34% were in the moderate risk group; 4.46% were in the high-risk group; while 5.05% were in the veryhigh-risk group. Majority of the participants were also found to be obese. Mean total cholesterol was 207.02 mg/dl.

Conclusion. Majority of participants were stratified in the low-risk category (<10% chance to have cardiovascularevents in the next 10 years), while 9.5% were in the high-risk category (≥20% risk). Obesity is a major risk factorthat could be addressed in this population.
Changes in Corneal Topography and Clinical Refraction Following Horizontal Rectus Muscle Surgery
Authors: Redondo Marie Jeazelle H. , Santiago Alvina Pauline D. , Dualan Ivo John S.
Published: November 2020

Objectives. Refractive changes have been studied after muscle surgery in literature but most results are inconsistent.It has been postulated that changes in corneal tension after muscle surgery may cause a change in corneal curvatureresulting in the change in refraction postoperatively. This study investigated changes in corneal topography andclinical refraction after horizontal rectus muscle surgery.

Methods. Twenty-one eyes of 13 patients underwent horizontal rectus muscle surgery via limbal approach. Manifestrefraction, cycloplegic refraction, and corneal topography were measured preoperatively, and postoperatively at day 1and weeks 1, 2, 4 and 8. The proportion of subjects with at least 0.5 D change from preoperative measurements and the proportion of subjects that needed new prescription postoperative were also computed. Analysis of the results were done using the Friedman test to identify significant differences among measurements at different time periods with post-hoc analysis utilized to identify specific time periods with significant changes from preoperative measurements.

Results. Mean corneal keratometry, horizontal, vertical, and oblique astigmatism, obtained topographically showed nosignificant difference from preoperative measurements. The statistically significant difference in corneal astigmatismin the recession group at day 1, week 4 and week 8 postoperatively was not confirmed when converted to powervectors in both vertical/horizontal (J0) and oblique (J45) astigmatism. Clinical refraction showed a transient myopicshift in spherical equivalent, statistically significant only on postoperative day 1 in the recession group. There was nostatistically significant difference in clinical astigmatism. There was ≥ 0.5 D change in spherical equivalent in 60% inboth study groups by the end of follow-up. The shift in J0 was more than 10% in the recession group. More than fiftypercent (52.4%) needed new prescription for glasses.

Conclusion. No statistically significant change in corneal topography and clinical refraction following horizontal rectusmuscle surgery were found. Patients should still be refracted at least 2 weeks postoperatively to check if there is aneed for change in prescription glasses to improve alignment and/or improve vision.
Cost of Medications, Preference and Willingness-to-Pay for Pain Relief among Adult Patients Diagnosed with Acute and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions
Authors: Gabuyo AM Karoline V. , Lavina Shiela Marie S.
Published: November 2020

Objective. To determine the current cost, medication preferences, willingness to pay for symptom relief and reducedadverse events of adult patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Methods. This was a cross-sectional study among adult Filipinos consulted for musculoskeletal conditions at FamilyMedicine Clinic. Data were collected through a questionnaire and a systematic sampling of respondents.

Results. The study had a total of 342 participants with degenerative osteoarthritis as the most common primarydiagnosis. Twenty percent (N=69/342) were acutely symptomatic while 273/342 (80%) have chronic musculoskeletalpain. Most would prefer medicines at a lower price point, effectively reduces pain, fast onset of action, longertherapeutic effects and less adverse effects. Willingness-to-pay was at an average price of Php 86.11 (SD±15.47)per pill for complete symptom relief.

Conclusion. Adult Filipinos with musculoskeletal pain symptoms prefer pain medicines with good symptom control,less adverse event and were willing to pay for complete symptom relief at an average of eighty-six pesos per pill.
Alagille Syndrome: Features and Outcome among Filipino Children
Authors: Gregorio Germana Emerita V. , Rogacion Jossie M.
Published: November 2020

We report 13 children fulfilling criteria of Alagille syndrome. All had chronic cholestasis secondary to paucity ofintrahepatic bile ducts and triangular facies. Eight children had associated congenital heart disease (six pulmonicstenosis, one each tetralogy of Fallot and patent ductus arteriosus), seven with butterfly vertebrae and onewith posterior embryotoxon. Seven of the 13 children are alive and jaundice-free but three with concomitanthypercholesterolemia; the six other children died of liver-related complications.
Factors Associated with Anemia among Selected Women of Reproductive Age in Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Authors: B. Rivera Ana Kriselda , Bullecer Ernani R. , Latorre Angelica Anne E.
Published: November 2020

Background. Anemia is the most common medical disorder throughout a woman’s life. Given that anemia during reproductive years impacts future gestational and perinatal health, then any factors possibly associated with the disorder should be studied and ultimately addressed.

Objective. This study aimed to determine anemia prevalence and its associated factors (socio-demographic,lifestyle, knowledge, dietary and biochemical) among a select group of women of reproductive age (WRA) living in Tondo, Manila.

Methods. This is an analytic cross-sectional study that utilized interviewer-assisted questionnaire and bloodextraction to collect data from 166 WRA (18-40 years).

Results. Anemia prevalence among the study participants was found to be 9.0%. In terms of associated factors,being anemic was found to be more likely if the WRA has these factors: higher parity, graduated from college;unemployed; living in a low-income household; took iron supplements, and; have low knowledge on iron. On the other hand, increase in age, increase intake of heme iron and non-heme iron food sources, and an increase in blood ferritin concentration were factors that made anemia less likely among WRA.

Conclusion. Examining these factors provides insight into the multicausal nature of anemia. Thus, preventionand control programs should focus on the contribution and interrelatedness of these factors to address anemia.
HIỆU QUẢ GIẢM ĐAU GÂY TÊ LIÊN TỤC KHOANG CẠNH SỐNG NGỰC BẰNG HỖN HỢP BUPIVACAIN-FENTANYL Ở BỆNH NHÂN CHẤN THƯƠNG NGỰC KÍN CÓ GÃY NHIỀU SƯỜN
Authors: Nghia Dang Tuan , Trung Nguyen Ngoc , Nam Nguyen Van , Binh Tran Thanh , Anh Vu Anh , Hau Lai Hop , Khanh Nguyen , Nguyen Phan Duy , Kien Nguyen Trung , Giang Nguyen Truong
Published: November 2020

Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang 172 bệnh nhân chấn thương ngực kín gãy nhiều sườn một bên. Đặt catheter khoang cạnh sống ngực, bơm liều khởi đầu qua catheter dung dịch bupivacain 0,25% + fentanyl 2mg/ml liều 0,3ml/kg sau đó truyền 0,1ml/kg/h dung dịch bupivacaine 0,125% + fentanyl 2mg/ml. Phân loại nguyên nhân chấn thương, tai nạn giao thông chiếm chủ yếu gây chấn thương ngực kín (69,1%); số lượng xương sườn gãy từ 3-5 và từ 6-8 lần lượt là 76,1% và 23,9%. Tỉ lệ tràn máu, tràn khí là 64,5% và 7,6%; tràn máu kết hợp tràn khí là 27,9%. Điểm đau VAS giảm khi nghỉ và khi ho (p<0,05); FVC, FEV1 tăng sau gây tê khoang cạnh sống 30 phút (p<0,05). Có 6,4% (n=11) bệnh nhân cần truyền bổ sung paracetamol giải cứu đau. Không có bệnh nhân nào ức chế hô hấp, suy hô hấp hoặc có dấu hiệu ngộ độc thuốc tê. Gây tê liên tục khoang cạnh sống ngực bằng bupivacain 0,125%-fentanyl 2mg/ml có hiệu quả giảm đau cao và an toàn trong điều trị cho bệnh nhân chấn thương ngực kín có gãy nhiều xương sườn.
ỨNG DỤNG PHẪU THUẬT NỘI SOI LỒNG NGỰC KHÂU XẾP NẾP CƠ HOÀNH TRONG ĐIỀU TRỊ BỆNH NHÃO HOÀNH
Authors: Phuong Dao Duy , Dinh Le Quang , Nga Le Thi Thien , Vy Tran Thanh
Published: November 2020

Nhão hoành là một bệnh không phổ biến thường phát hiện tình cờ trên BN không có triệu chứng và thấy vòm hoành nhô cao trên phim X- quang ngực. Nguyên nhân và bệnh học của nhão hoành và liệt hoành là khác nhau. Tuy nhiên triệu chứng lâm sàng ở người lớn thì giống nhau và đôi khi không thể phân biệt. Điều trị BN nhão hoành và liệt hoành có triệu chứng thì giống nhau: khâu xếp lớp cơ hoành. Kỹ thuật khâu xếp lớp cơ hoành xâm lấn tối thiểu thì hiệu quả hơn so với mổ mở. Bài viết này tập trung chủ yếu vào nguyên nhân, bệnh học, chẩn đoán và điều trị nhão hoành ở người lớn .
PHẪU THUẬT NỘI SOI ĐIỀU TRỊ BỆNH U NẤM PHỔI ASPERGILOMA
Authors: Binh Nguyen Hoang , Vinh Vu Huu
Published: November 2020

ừ 1/2012 đến 12/2017, chúng tôi đã PTNSLN điều trị u nấm phổi cho 18 bệnh nhân. Giới: 5 nữ, 13 nam. Tuổi trung bình là 46.5. Trong đó: 15 bệnh nhân là u nấm đơn giản, 3 bệnh nhân u nấm phức tạp. PTNS cắt thùy phổi 14 bệnh nhân, 2 bệnh nhân phải chuyển mổ mở. Tất cả bệnh nhân ra viện tốt, 2 bệnh nhân dò khí sau mổ. PTNS là phương pháp phẫu thuật an toàn, có nhiều ưu điểm, có thể chỉ định trong bệnh u nấm phổi, chủ yếu là u nấm đơn giản. Đối với u nấm phức tạp, phẫu thuật mổ mở vẫn còn lá phương pháp được lựa chọn, PTNS chỉ nên được tiến hành khi PTV có đủ kinh nghiệm và kỹ năng cần thiết để tiến hành PTNS.
COVERAGE CHANGES DETECTION AT CIÉNAGA GRANDE, SANTA MARTA – COLOMBIA USING AUTOMATIC CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Vinasco J. S. , Rodríguez D. A. , Velásquez S. , Quintero D. F. , Livni L. R. , Hernández F. L.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The Ciénaga Grande, Santa Marta is the largest and most diverse ecosystem of its kind in Colombia. Its primary function is acting as a filter for the organic carbon cycle. Recently, this place has been suffering disruptions due to the anthropic activities taking place in its surroundings. The present study, the changes in the surface of Ciénaga Grande, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia between 2013 and 2018 were determined using semiautomatic detection methods with high resolution data from remote sensors (Landsat 8). The zone of studies was classified in six kinds of surfaces: 1) artificial territories, 2) agricultural territories, 3) forests and semi-natural areas, 4) wet areas, 5) deep water surfaces & 6) wich is related to clouds as a masking method. Random Forest classifiers were utilized and the Feed For Ward multilayer perceptron neuronal network (ANN) was simultaneously assessed. The training stage for both methods was performed with 300 samples, distributed in equal quantities, over each coverage class. The semi-automatic classification was carried out with an annual frequency, but the monitoring was carried out throughout the analysis period through the performance of three indicators Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) and Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI). It was found from the confusion matrix that the Random Forest method more accurately classified four classes while Neural Networks Analysis (NNA) just three. Finally, taking the Random Forest results into account, it was found that the agricultural expansion increased from 7% to 9% and the urban zone increased from 20% to 30% of the total area. As well as a decrease of damp areas from 27% to 12% and forests from 4% to 3% of the total area of study.
DEFORESTATION POLYGON ASSESSMENT TOOL: PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON DEFORESTATION IN THE BRAZILIAN CERRADO BIOME
Authors: Pascoal L. M. L. , Parente L. L. , Nogueira S. H. M. , Ferreira Júnior L. G.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Considered a conservation hotspot of the world biodiversity and a key region for the agriculture production in Brazil, the Cerrado biome has only 7.5% of its native vegetation as fully protected areas. Given this, in 2016 the Brazilian government started an official project to monitoring deforestation in the biome, through the so-called PRODES-Cerrado, responsible for mapping deforested areas from 2000 on, and DETER-Cerrado, responsible to generate deforestation alerts. Seeking to contribute with both context information and confidence levels for the polygons produced by these two monitoring systems, we developed the Deforestation Polygon Assessment Tool. This web-based platform process and presents several analysis for PRODES-Cerrado and DETER-Cerrado polygons using automatic assessments (e.g. BFastMonitor and Weights of Evidence), field validation and spatial analysis with key datasets (e.g. National Land Registry, Land-Use and Land-Cover maps). The platform implements an interactive map which allows a fast and comprehensive visualization of different layers, as well as a Deforestation Report at the polygon level, which gathers all the information about each polygon, providing greater reliability and understanding of the deforestation dynamics in the Cerrado. Future improvements in the platform will consider additional, spatial relations in order to assist government agencies to either prevent or reduce deforestation occurrences in each municipality in the Cerrado biome.
EFFECTS ON STREAMFLOW CAUSED BY REFORESTATION AND DEFORESTATION IN A BRAZILIAN SOUTHEAST BASIN: EVALUATION BY MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS AND SWAT MODEL
Authors: Gracelli R. R. , Magalhães I. B. , Santos V. J. , Calijuri M. L.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Deforestation is a global concern due to its problematic consequences, which intensify natural phenomena such as floods. In the past century, Brazil lost large areas of forests due to agricultural and livestock development, mining activities, the construction of hydroelectric plants and the expansion of the urban-industrial sector. The recovery of forests is an alternative to mitigate impacts caused by floods, although it is not known for sure the extent of such mitigation. The objective of this study was to assess the flow behavior of the Velhas River, Southeast Brazil, under different reforestation and deforestation scenarios, through multicriteria analysis and hydrological modeling. The combination of these methods allowed for interesting results, showing that a reforestation in 34.3% of the watershed area would have effects on river flow behavior similar to a reforestation of 9.2%. A scenario of deforestation in 100% of the forest area showed that there would be an increase in flow peaks in the rainiest months.
EVALUATION OF SENTINEL-2/MSI IMAGERY PRODUCTS LEVEL-2A OBTAINED BY THREE DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTIONS FOR MONITORING SUSPENDED SEDIMENTS CONCENTRATION IN MADEIRA RIVER, BRAZIL
Authors: Santos D. R. A. e , Martinez J. M. , Harmel T. , Borges H. D. , Roig H.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Data provided by spatial sensors combined with remote sensing techniques and analysis of the optical properties of waters allow the mapping of the suspended sediment concentration (SSC) in aquatic bodies. For this, estimation models require data with the lowest possible amount of atmospheric artifacts. In this study we compared the water remote sensing reflectance (Rrs) of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant reservoir in Porto Velho-RO, Brazil, after applying three different atmospheric corrections algorithms in Sentinel-2/MSI imagery products. The atmospheric corrected reflectances of the MODIS sensor were also used for reference. SSC was calculated with models based on the red and near-infrared (NIR) bands over three distinct regions of the reservoir. Reflectance data showed significant variations for Sentinel-2, bands 4 and 8a, and MODIS, bands RED and IR, when different atmospheric correction algorithms were used. SSC maps and estimates were produced to show sediment load variation as a function of hydrological regime. The analyzes showed that the SSC estimates done with Sentinel-2 / MSI satellite images using GRS (Glint Remove Sentinel) atmospheric correction presented an average difference of 27.3% and were the closest to the in situ measurements. SSC estimates from MODIS products were around 34.6% different from estimates made using the GRS atmospheric correction applied to Sentinel-2 / MSI products.
PAIRS (RE)LOADED: SYSTEM DESIGN & BENCHMARKING FOR SCALABLE GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS
Authors: Albrecht C. M. , Bobroff N. , Elmegreen B. , Freitag M. , Hamann H. F. , Khabibrakhmanov I. , Klein L. , Lu S. , Marianno F. , Schmude J. , Shao X. , Siebenschuh C. , Zhang R.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. In this paper we benchmark a previously introduced big data platform that enables the analysis of big data from remote sensing and other geospatial-temporal data. The platform, called IBM PAIRS Geoscope, has been developed by leveraging open source big data technologies (Hadoop/HBase) that are in principle scalable in storage and compute to hundreds of PetaBytes. Currently, PAIRS hosts multiple PetaBytes of curated and geospatial-temporally indexed data. It organizes all data with key-value combinations, performing analytics close to the data to minimize data movement.
Model of Engaging Communities Collaboratively
Authors: McIlduff Cari Dawn , Forster Michell , Carter Emily , Davies Jadnah , Thomas Sue , Turner Karen M.T. , Brown Wilson Christine , Sanders Matthew R
Published: November 2020

The Model of Engaging Communities Collaboratively was developed with the integration of literature reviews in cultural adaptation approaches, engagement and implementation approaches; and international Indigenous feedback to inform the processes of implementing evidence-based practices (EBP) with Indigenous populations. This model synthesises the collective strengths of these approaches and feedback and provides checklists for practicality of use by researchers, service providers and global Indigenous populations alike. This article describes the process of the theoretical development of the MECC and the feedback that refined it into a functional model for working with Indigenous populations worldwide.
Objetos en revolución. Hacia una (cosmo)política idiota
Authors: Martínez de Albéniz Iñaki
Published: November 2020

Las cosas son dependiendo de cómo las hagamos públicas. Este es el sugerente argumento que activan Bruno Latour y Peter Weibel en el dispositivo, de largo aliento e influencia, Making Things Public. Atmospheres of Democracy, desplegado en el ZKM de Karlsruhe en 2005. Este artículo, al modo de un re-enactment tramposo, trata de invertir el orden de los factores para alterar el producto: “lo público se hace a partir de la movilización de las cosas”. Making the Public with Things sería el contra-slogan. Para mostrar que las cosas hacen lo público se someterán a prueba de esfuerzo dos objetos, banderas y rodamientos, que, pese a que difieren entre sí en cuento a utilidades y carga simbólica, resuenan en la misma frecuencia cosmopolítica, es decir, desde el punto de vista de lo que Simondon llama su modo técnico de existencia, detonando materialidades públicas (Marres).
Biochemical biomarkers in nile tilapias (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) of different weights exposed to contaminants
Authors: Silva Daniele , Serrano Lenard , Alves de Almeida Eduardo
Published: November 2020

Nile tilapias (Oreochromis niloticus) of three groups with different weights (juvenile, adults of lower and higher weight) were exposed to benzo[a]pyrene (0.5 mg.L-1), cupper (0.5 mg.L-1), cadmium (0.5 mg.L-1) and diazinon (1.0 mg.L-1), for 72 h. In order to determine how animals of the same species respond to such contaminants over weight gain, biochemical biomarkers (glutathione S-transferase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, acetylcholinesterase, carboxylesterase and lipid peroxidation levels) were analyzed in liver and in gills. In the juvenile group the catalase was induced by exposure to cupper in gills, while lipid peroxidation levels were low. In the same group the glutathione S-transferase was induced in gills, likewise glutathione peroxidase was induced by diazinon in liver. In gills of the group of adults of lower weight the low lipid peroxidation levels, in exposure to diazinon treatment, may be related to inhibition of carboxylesterase. In the group of adults of higher weight was not observed adverse effect of contaminants, except for exposure to diazinon in esterases. Thus, this study prove clear evidence that it is necessary to take into account in biomonitoring programs, the weight, the tissue and the development, when using tilapia as tested organism.
Public Enterprise Reform: A Review of Policies and Privatisation in Bangladesh
Authors: Mamun Mehadi
Published: November 2020

Bangladesh, as a developing country, has commenced public sector reforms and privatisation of state-owned enterprises following the actions and advice of different actors in different periods of its history. Though the policy mimic reforms in developed economies, this needs to be understood in the context of Bangladesh. This paper, therefore, reviews the country’s industrial policies from its independence and international aid donors’ assistance strategies to have a holistic look at the country’s policy choices over the last four decades. The study finds that Bangladeshi governments have taken many steps towards privatisation since the mid-1970s on the advice of aid donors, however, the privatisation programmes have not brought the expected outcomes and there have no actual steps taken to uphold the interests of employees. The study has captured insights about the reform policies in Bangladesh and has several implications for policymakers as the country is still struggling to come out of poverty.
Impeding Factors Towards the Effectiveness of Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic among Social Sciences Students
Authors: Ramli Mohamad Faizal , Majid Muhammad , Badyalina Basri
Published: November 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher learning institutions switched from the traditional face-to-face teaching method to online based teaching. Even though the country is facing crisis due to the pandemic, teaching can still be conducted through online platform. It offers flexibility to both students and academicians. However, online learning is believed to reduce the students’ motivation, performance and lead to mental health problems. To reduce these issues, this study was conducted to determine the impeding factors towards the effectiveness of online learning. The respondents consists of 267 social sciences students. Three impeding factors were discussed which are accessibility, social and academician capability factor. The descriptive findings determined that accessibility factor was the main impeding factor towards the effectiveness of online learning. Thus, the roles of government, university and telecommunication firm are important to reduce the issues of internet access, internet data cost and lack of technology devices. Consequently, the students’ motivation and performance during online learning can be enhanced.
Feeding Preference of Cutlassfish (Trichiurus lepturus Linnaeus) in Coastal Waters of Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta
Authors: Paramita Desak Putu Raka , Trijoko Trijoko
Published: November 2020

Research on cutlassfish’s diet has been carried out in several areas, but similar research does not exist or still rarely found in Gunungkidul. The aim of this study is to determine the overall composition of the cutlassfish's food, the most dominant type of food and cutlassfish's growth pattern. Methods including random sampling in the field, measurement of length and weight and identification of food types using stomach analysis method and proximate analysis on both cutlassfish’s muscle and diet. The results of the study then analyzed using the formula by Walpole (1992), length-weight relationship formula according to Le Cren (1951) followed by determining the value of b with the t-test at confidence interval of 96% and condition factor. Food composition and preferences were calculated using numerical and volumetric methods to find the IP (Index of Preponderance) and IRI (Index Relative Importance) values. Composition based on types of food is dominated by fish at 89% with Engraulidae as the main group with total percentage of IP 45.58 and IRI 76.47, respectively. Proximate analysis values indicate low levels of protein (with highest value of 23.82%) and high-moisture content (with highest value of 71.98%) caused by cold temperatures during storage. The regression showed that cutlassfish have an allometric positive growth pattern. The results revealed that the food is sufficient for the growth of cutlassfish (Trichiurus lepturus).
Hispanic Racialization, Citizenship, and the Colorado Border Blockade of 1936
Authors: Varsanyi Monica W.
Published: November 2020

In April of 1936, Governor Edwin “Big Ed” Johnson of Colorado declared martial law in a one-mile strip along the state’s southern border with New Mexico, claiming that an invasion of “aliens and indigents” threatened the well-being of Colorado and its citizens. In addition to literally placing a militarized boundary between the more Anglo state of Colorado and the heavily Hispanic state of New Mexico, Johnson’s blockade also heightened contestations over the social boundary between who belonged and who fell outside of citizenship and belonging. Those crossing the New Mexico-Colorado border for work included Mexican immigrants as well as New Mexican Hispanics who were long-time US citizens, most of whom were racialized as undesirable foreigners by many Anglo residents. Interestingly, during the blockade, many native-born Hispanics in New Mexico and Colorado also characterized Mexican immigrants in a negative light, while simultaneously and vigorously asserting their belonging as Spanish American citizens of the United States. The scholarly literature on the racialization of Hispanics has generally approached Mexican-origin people as a unitary group, explored their racial identity in contrast to Anglos, and, less often, taken into account tensions over racialization as they played out between different Hispanic groups. In response, this article details how Johnson’s blockade contributed to the racialization—by both Anglos and Hispanics—of Mexican immigrants and Hispanics in the Southwest during the New Deal Era. This case study also offers a rare example of a state’s attempt to usurp the federal government’s plenary power over immigration during the twentieth century, a time when the federal government’s control over immigration was relatively unquestioned.
Electrocution and containment methods to reduce the activity of red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, Ol.)
Authors: Fedrizzi Marco , Pagano Mauro , Guerrieri Mirko , Tomasone Roberto , Musmeci Sergio , Arnone Silvia , Sasso Raffaele , Cristofaro Massimo , Antonucci Francesca , Santangelo Enrico
Published: November 2020

Aim of study: To evaluate the susceptibility of the Rhynchophorus ferrugineus to electric discharges, to eventually use this application in synergy with other methods as part of an integrated control strategy.Area of study: Worldwide.Material and methods: Three different electric voltage intensities were applied to R. ferrugineus to investigate the insect’s susceptibility in both adult and larval stages. The transmission and diffusion of electricity within a portion of the palm tree was tested. In addition, the suitability of containment materials for handling and transportation of plant residues was tested.Main results: The results of adult test showed that the total number of eggs laid per mating couple and the number of larvae born were about 1.5 times higher in the control compared to the electrified samples. The duration of the electric discharge on larvae had a small impact on the mortality rate, while the electric voltage showed a strong impact on mortality (87% for 10 V and 99% for 15 V). The presence of a significant electric current was observed in a viable portion of stem (distance from the source of electricity 10 cm) providing a direct current with 250 V tension. Among the materials tested for the transportation of palm residues, the aluminium net sheet showed the best results in the containment of both larval and adult individuals.Research highlights: Electrocution has proven to be a system which can help in the control of red palm weevil reducing the use of synthetic chemicals.
Analysis on the Income Effect of Farmers’ Cooperative Management: Based on the Chinese Practice
Authors: Hua Wen
Published: November 2020

This paper makes a theoretical analysis of farmers' income and career choice under the two modes of traditional and cooperative management, demonstrates the "direct effect" and "indirect effect" of cooperative operation on farmers' income, and puts forward three influence mechanisms: (1) cooperative operation improves traditional agricultural operation through institutional advantages, making agricultural economy obtain Pareto improved income by operational efficiency; (2) cooperative operation can adjust the imbalance between supply and demand of skilled labor between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, which makes agricultural economy obtain Pareto improvement income by optimizing the use of labor elements; (3) cooperative operation reduces the skill leverage of non-agricultural employment of labor force under the traditional agricultural management model by providing more career choices for labor force, and promotes the equal distribution of farmers' income. On this basis, this paper apply the 1995-2018 National Household Survey Data, using the continuous DID model to verify the mechanism of cooperative operation on farmers' income.
Cash Flows and Earnings for Share in Islamic Banks: Jordanian Evidence
Authors: Alsharif Bader M. , Bataineh Talal M. , Abo Aliqah Khaled M.
Published: November 2020

This study provides evidence on the effect of cash flows extracted from operating, investing, and financing activities attributed to the net profit, total assets or liabilities on the return per share for Jordan Islamic Bank, International Islamic Arab Bank, and Al-Rajhi Islamic Bank. The methodology is based on panel regression analyses of annual report data for Jordan listed Islamic Banks for the year from 2005 to 2019. The return on a stock plays an important role in investing and financing operations. Thus, the cash flows are weak in the short term and quickly increase in the long run. Results show a negative relationship between cash flow and return on a stock, except for cash flows from operating activities, which have a positive relationship with the return on a stock in the second and third models. The reason for this positive relationship is either the increase in operations from untapped money does not increase the size of assets or liabilities or the decrease in operations leads to an increase in profits and thus an increase in the return on the stock. This association indicates moderation in maintaining the amount of cash. Any risk facing the bank from withdrawals or financing operations is covered without affecting the size of the bank’s profits until the turnout by investors increases and the profit increases.
A Brief Overview of the IPO Valuation Methods
Authors: Ferraro Olga
Published: November 2020

The method adopted for pricing in an Initial Public Offering is a key issue in the studies on business valuation. In particular, various researches sought to verify which valuation methodologies are preferable in the context of an initial public offering.

The review of the main literature shows that Discounted Cash Flow, Market Multiples, Dividend Discount Model and, even if just to some degree, Economic Value Added are the most popular methodologies in the valuation practice.

The comparison among different valuation methods, proposed in the literature and variously applied in national and international practices, reveals the necessity to pay more attention to valuation mechanisms that drive the pricing of the shares to be listed.

The topic is linked to the ever more pertinent debate on the use of different methods in professional practice: financial experts and analysts tend, in fact, to compare results according to different estimates.
Moderating Effect of Organizational Culture on the Relationship between Organizational Learning and Employees’ Performance in Classified Hospitality Firms in Kenya
Authors: Paul Thumbi Njoroge , Hannah Bula , Rosemarie Wanyoike
Published: November 2020

Empirical literature reveals that organizational culture has a pervading influence on organizational processes, strategies, systems and outcomes. However, there is need to establish the nature of this influence at employee level. The purpose of this study was to examine whether organizational culture moderates the relationship between organizational learning and employees’ performance. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire from a sample of 225 respondents drawn from 75 classified hospitality firms in Kenya. Data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis to examine the empirical models. The results established that organizational culture significantly moderated the relationship between organizational learning and employees’ performance. The findings revealed a strong relationship between organizational learning and employees’ performance for firms that are higher in people orientation.
Attitude towards Food Associated with Food Preferences in Japanese Elementary and Junior High School Students
Authors: Osera Tomoko , Awai Mitsuyo , Kurihara Nobutaka
Published: November 2020

Food-related preferences and practices are formed in early childhood. Our prior study suggested that children’s food preferences were related to their attitude towards food, especially “concern about food” and “respect for food.” In this study, we investigated the association of the high and low level of “attitude towards food” to food preferences of 6–16-year-old students. In 2017, a questionnaire was given to 1,658 students and guardians who attended public school and junior high school in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan. A total of 497 (29.9%) completed questionnaires were returned. The Kruskal–Wallis, Mann–Whitney U, and Jonckheere–Terpstra tests were employed to assess any associations between the independent variables and three levels of “concern about food” and “respect for food” with significance being at p < 0.05. The number of foods disliked by the students significantly decreased with increasing levels of “attitude towards food”. The present study suggests that the students’ “attitude towards food” was associated with their food preferences.
A CONCEPTION FOR USING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TO TECHNICAL CHECK FLIGHTS OVER MISSILE GUIDANCE STATION
Authors: Grzywiński Stanisław , Żygadło Stanisław , Podciechowski Maciej , Baumgart Witold
Published: November 2020

The paper presents a conception for using an unmanned plane to technical check flights over the guidance station of NEWA S.C. antiaircraft missile system. The solution employs some adapted components of check flight instruments which are currently used and some newly developed units.
Surface diffusion and cluster formation
of gold on the silicon (111)
Authors: Plechystyy V. , Shtablavyi I. , Rybacki K. , Winczewski S. , Mudry S. , Rybicki J.
Published: November 2020

Purpose: Investigation of the gold atoms behaviour on the surface of silicon by molecular
dynamics simulation method. The studies were performed for the case of one, two and four
atoms, as well as incomplete and complete filling of gold atoms on the silicon surface.
Design/methodology/approach: Investigations were performed by the method of molecular
dynamics simulation using the Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator
(LAMMPS). MEAM potential of interatomic interaction was used for modelling. Molecular dynamic
simulations were carried out in isothermal-isobaric ensemble (NpT) with a timestep 1.0 fs.
Findings: As a result of studies, the preferred interaction between gold atoms and the
formation of clusters at temperatures up to 800 K was revealed. Analysis of the temperature
dependences of the number of large jumps of atoms made it possible to calculate the
activation energy of a single jump. It was found that activation energy of single atomic
displacement decreases with increasing number of gold atoms.
Research limitations/implications: Only a limited number of sets of atoms were used in
the study. It is possible that for another combination of atoms and a larger substrate surface,
the formation of gold nanoislands on the silicon surface can be observed, which requires
further research.
Practical implications: The research results can be used to select the modes of gold
sputtering to create gold nanoislands or nanopillars on the silicon surface.
Originality/value: Computer modelling of the behaviour of gold atoms on the surface of silicon
with the possibility of their self-organization and cluster formation was performed for the first time.
Brownfield Management in Greece. The Case of Piraeus
Authors: Evgenia Tousi , Konstantinos Serraos
Published: November 2020

The article presents the main findings of a research associated with brownfield redevelopment in Greece. The regional administrative area of Piraeus is used as a pilot case study. Taking into account the international literature, the article presents the contemporary condition in Greece emphasizing on key-obstacles that hinder rehabilitation and reuse of brownfield sites. The research includes field work. Thematic maps depict the current condition of brownfield sites around Piraeus port, using as key-categories the former use, the current use, the system of ownership, the prices of land, the level of soil contamination. This cartographic depiction functions as a necessary tool for policy making on urban regeneration. The conclusions derived from field work provide useful information for further research. The ultimate purpose of the article is to highlight the contemporary problems in Greece, making the appropriate connections with the international experience on the field.
Outdoor Ventilation and Ground Coverage: Exploring a Climate Centric Approach to Building Byelaws for Multi Storied Apartments in Bhubaneswar
Authors: Dash Monalipa , Chakraborty Manjari
Published: November 2020

Bhubaneswar with a warm and humid climate and with humidity much higher than the comfort level requires an enhanced natural ventilation to achieve long term quality of life. The building code which regulates the fabric of the city at present follows a standardized set of regulations governed by National Building Code of India and is developed without giving much consideration to climate. Ground coverage is an important parameter which regulates the footprint of the blocks and allows natural ventilation to buildings as well to outdoor. At present, Bhubaneswar does not prescribe a ground coverage for its apartments and completely dependent on FAR control. As a result, the developments consider quite high ground coverage in certain areas. This particular research focusses on analyzing the current situation of multi storied apartments and proposes a few climate centric recommendations for the byelaw. To examine the situation and arrive at a strategy, a simulation study has been carried out by altering the ground coverage and building orientation of a multistoried apartment consisting of 5 residential blocks to analyze the effect of natural ventilation. The study inferred that, building layout and orientation in relation to wind direction plays an important role for natural ventilation in the outdoors. A climate centric byelaw ideally should consider both while formulating its building code.
Effects and Issues of Diet Fat on Cardiovascular Metabolism
Authors: Nishikawa Yasuhiro
Published: November 2020

Diet is a foundation of treatment for lifestyle-related diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. For these diseases, diet therapy has been disregarded in management of hyperlipidemia. Fat has more diversity of biological effects compared to those of protein and carbohydrate. New emerging evidences have resulted in a clear shift of recognition of fatty acids in diet therapy. The PREDIMED study has shown recently the amazing result that a calorie-unlimited, high-fat Mediterranean diet caused about 30% reduction in cardiovascular disease in obese subjects compared with a low-fat diet. Many authorities have removed restriction of intake of fat from their guidelines. The important, new message from recent medical and nutritional science is that people need to consume more “good fat” rather than limiting intake of fat to prevent cardiometabolic diseases. In this chapter, I would like to focus on the role of fatty acids with special relation on their effects on blood lipids and cardiovascular events.