bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An explanatory and confirmatory study of Transformative Leadership based on Nehemiah 1-8 among Church Leaders in Batam City
Authors: Nainggolan Marnaek , Sukarna Timotius , Wahyuni Sri , Lasut Christian Johan , Sirait Junio Richson
Published: October 2022

Transformative leadership is one type of leadership needed by individuals, groups, and organizations to produce positive change at every stage of activity. One of the transformative leaders in the Bible is Nehemiah. In his efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah was faced with various challenges both internally from his people and externally, namely his formidable opponents on various levels who tried to hinder Nehemiah's plans, but Nehemiah had a firm resolve and did not give up. On the contrary, he kept on praying and planning what to do in efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. This study finds that the level of implementation of Transformative Leadership based on the Book of Nehemiah Articles 1-8 Among Church Leaders PGPI (Persekutuan Gereja Pantekosta Indonesia-The Pentecostal Church Community of Indonesia) Batam City members are at the level of the "medium" category and thus it is recommended to improve this quality to a "higher" category. Church leaders who are members of the Batam City PGPI must maintain and improve the quality of ecclesiastical services so that their impact can be felt more broadly, both internally and externally by the church. Secondly, the level of implementation of Transformative Leadership in the field of management, based on the Book of Nehemiah 1-8 among Church leaders of Batam City PGPI (Persekutuan Gereja Pantekosta Indonesia) Members is at the level of the "medium" category and consequently it is recommended to improve the quality to a "higher" category. Church leaders should strive to attend church management training in order to be more effective in their important ministries.
The role of the Holy Spirit for Church Believers in the Hermeneutic context between Biblical Authority, Illumination and Interpretation
Authors: Wibowo Moses , Tanhidy Jamin , Ming David
Published: October 2022

The Bible emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit which is so important for Church believers because through it, Church believers can become new creations and offer ministry for their churches. The role of the Holy Spirit is included in terms of interpreting the Bible. This article discusses and answers the question of what is the role of the Holy Spirit in the realm of hermeneutics. First, the role of the Holy Spirit in the relationship with the inspiration of the Bible makes the Bible authoritative. Second, showing the role of the Holy Spirit that illuminates one when interpreting the Bible. Third, it shows that the Holy Spirit plays a pivotal role in guiding each interpreter to live in the work of sanctification. The goal of the role of the Holy Spirit in these three relationships is to make Church believers more like Christ before His second coming. The role of the Holy Spirit is one of the basic life needs for Church believers, especially in the hermeneutic context between biblical authority, illumination, and interpretation. The findings of this study indicated that the role of the Holy Spirit in these three areas or contexts of biblical authority, illumination, and interpretation is to make Church believers more Christ-like before His return.
Combination of morphological and distributional filtering for UAV - LiDAR point cloud density to establish the Digital Terrain Model
Authors: Tran Anh Trung , Tran Hanh Hong , Quach Tuan Manh ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Ha Noi, Vietnam  Northern QT Trading and Construction Joint Stock Company, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Filtering the LiDAR point cloud based the Unmaned Aerial Vehilce (UAV - LiDAR) in the dense land cover areas to build a Digital Terrain Model (DTM) is a basic requirement of large-scale topographic mapping. The aim of this paper is to study the use of the Simple Morphological Filter (SMRF) with suitable parameters to separate the non-terrain points (trees, noise points, etc.) and the topographical points. The methods of this article are algorithmic programming and combining the two filtering algorithms including SMRF and distributed filtering. The various data input was studied in the Ba Be case study. These parameters include the grid width called Gcell (m), the radius of filters called nwd and the threshold of the feature elevation called Eth (m). The point cloud of the terrain obtained after applying the SMRF continues to be filtered using distributional filter with the algorithm keeping only minimum elevation in the filtering window in order to remove the locations of high density of points. Then, it will contribute to lighten the point capacity to build DTM, to accurately interpolate the contour lines and to ensure the aesthetics of large-scale topographic maps. The results of the study are the fomulas to estimate reasonable input parameters (Gcell = 3 m, nwd = 3, Eth = 0.2 m) of the two filters for the establishment of a topographic map of 1:2000 scale, 1 m level in the Ba Be national forest, Bac Kan province, Vietnam.
Research to establish 3D model of mine industrial site area from terrestrial laser scanning and Unmanned aerial vehicle data
Authors: Le Canh Van , Cao Cuong Xuan , Tong Son Si , Dinh Hoa Van ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Hung Phat A Chau Company, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) models are being built in many fields including mining. These products are often used to develop a database of smart mines which in terms can be used in the management of production in underground coal mines. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) technologies are known as the two main technologies that quickly and accurately collect 3D point cloud (PC) data. This article presents the integration of a 3D point cloud produced from UAV photos and TLS to build a detailed 3D model for the ground plant at the level of +35 m in the Nui Beo underground coal mine. To collect data, a DJI Phantom 4 Advanced drone was used to take photos in three modes: a shot angle of 900, a 3D grid with a 450 angle, and a circular flight orbit with 450 and 600 shooting angles. A Faro Focus3D X130 laser scanner was used for scanning the mine shaft’s tower to fill the missing point cloud of the UAV. The PC established by both methods was evaluated for accuracy based on the control points measured by a Leica TS09 total station, which was merged by the Iterative Closest Point (ICP) algorithm. The integrated PC met the accuracy requirement of establishing a 3D model of the study area with the level of detail 3 in the CityGML standard.
Building The Land Price Database Dong Cong commune, Yen Lac District, Vinh Phuc Province
Authors: Nguyen Cong The , Tran Mien Xuan ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Completing the land information system and land database is a very important task of the Natural Resources and Environment sector in the period of 2021-2025 in order contribute to reforming administrative procedures, increasing transparency in land management, improve the business environment, towards the digital economy. However, so far, localities across the country have only focused resources on building cadastral databases, while databases on planning, land use plans, land prices, etc. are components. A complete land database has not been paid due attention to investment. The experimental land price database in this study follows the process in Circular No. 05/2017/TT-BTNMT dated April 25, 2017 and ensures compliance with the standard land database specified in Circular No. 75/2015/TT-BTNMT dated December 28, 2015 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Land price data is taken from the land price list of Vinh Phuc province (period 2020-2024, adjusted in 2021). This paper introduces the process and results of building a land price database in Dong Cuong commune, Yen Lac district, Vinh Phuc province. Experimental results show that the land price database built according to current regulations, detailed to each land parcel, is an important form of background information and better supports land management agencies. tax collectors as well as land users.
LiDAR point cloud classification using point elevation and reflection intensity
Authors: Nguyen Phuong Huu Thi , Dang Duc Van , Nguyen Xuan Truong , Pham Loi Huu , Nguyen Thang Minh ,   Hanoi Univeristy of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Institute of Information Technology - VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam  Scientific and technical development support center - HUMG, Hanoi, Vietnam  General Department of Geology and Minerals – MONRE, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

The data obtained from LiDAR includes a lot of valuable information and is applied in many different fields such as geodesy - cartography, and antiques. information transmission, etc. LiDAR point cloud contains a lot of information about the object such as high point, point reflection intensity, nominal distance (NPS), and grayscale value, etc., each information is used in different problems. to clarify the three-dimensional spatial distribution, the zoning surface, or the features of the topography and features in the survey area. In the article, the authors use information altitude and reflection intensity, two typical symbols of data LiDAR, to implement a mathematical layer application to set digital elevation (DEM), model the face number (DSM), and 3D model to verify the partition of address, address at the area of testing. Pitch information is used by the author to separate groups of ground (ground) and non-ground (non-ground) points. Value reflection will be used to enhance accuracy when performing groundless classification into vegetative strata, and tall buildings. The use of point intensity reflection enhances the accuracy of previous high point-based geometry processing methods. With the accuracy of the problem analysis class reaching (ground (93.8%), building (91%), and vegetation (93,7%)), the models are set up just out of the partition of the required answer surface of the problem application.
Thorium ore formations and potential resource in Vietnam territory
Authors: Trinh Huan Dinh , Nguyen Phuong , Nguyen Dong Phuong , Tran Anh Viet , Luu Tri Cong , Trinh Thien Duc , Phan Giang Hoang ,   Geological Division for Radioactive and Rare elements, Hanoi, Vietnam  Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Since 1960th of last century, thorium minerals investigated in geological research and prospecting projects, although, these thorium resource investigation projects have not been an attempt.Based on previous studies, and coherence to new results, the project has identified 09 types of thorium ore complexes distributed in 03 mineralized regions with different prospects; in those, 3 types: thorianite - uraninite in pegmatite; basnhezite - thorite - uranpirochloro and rare earth - thorium - uranium in the deluvial - proluvial formation are the most prospected.Studie results have established a large potential areas (grade A), 06 potential areas (grade B), and 02 areas that lack potential (grade C); and assessed for thorium resources in rare earth ores in Nam Xe mine (Lai Chau) and Muong Hum area (Lao Cai). It is necessary to promote the investigation and assessment of thorium as well as research on policies on this mineral; indeed, focuses on the large potential area (grade A) and potential areas (grade B), liaise in-depth research on thorium mineralization on 03 established mineralization regions.
Building a Random Forest predictive modeling of mineral perspectivity and Mapping gold mineral prospects in Tam Ky - Phuoc Son, Quang Nam
Authors: Bui Tinh Thanh , Nguyen Dung Tien , Luong Khang Quang , Bui Bac Hoang , Bui Sang Viet ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Intergeo Devision, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Tam Ky - Phuoc Son area has great potential for gold mineral with 98 gold occurrences, but the evaluation of the entire gold-mineralization potential of the area is still very limited, while this is considered as a basis for planning, exploration, and mining. The paper uses an Artificial Intelligence model which has a name Random Forest to build predictive modeling of mineral perspectivity and to map the gold mineral prospect of the study area. 12 influencing factors are selected to build the dataset for model training and mapping gold minerals prospect, including Geology, fault systems (NE-SW faults, NW-SE faults, sub meridian faults, sub-latitude faults), Bouguer geophysical anomaly, a geochemical anomaly of silver (Ag), gold ( Au), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and distance to the geologic boundary of complexes related to gold mineralization. The data which are generated from these factors are 12 fuzzy maps. This data combines with 98 occurrences’ locations to create a dataset that is used to train a model of mineral perspectivity using the Random Forest algorithm. After training the model is evaluated by validation. The results of the Random Forest predictive modeling of mineral prospects are well trained with an accuracy of 95.99% on the training set and 83.05 on the validation set, the performance of the model is excellent on both datasets with AUC of 0.993 and 0.95, respectively. Finally, a mineral perspectivity map is built using the trained model. The study area is divided into 3 types of areas: high, medium, and low prospects. The area of high prospect is 982.8 km2, covering 71% of the gold occurrences.
Research on suitable methods of soil and rock reinforcement to stabilize mining tunnels in the Quang Ninh area
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Chi , Nguyen Thanh Van , Alexandr Gospodarikov ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  Institute of Mining Science and Technology - Vinacomin, Hanoi, Vietnam  Saint Petersburg Mining University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Published: October 2022

Currently, along with the economic development speed and the huge demand for activities and living in Vietnam, the demand for energy is becoming an urgent problem that needs to be solved. Among all types of energy, coal is one of the types of energy that occupies a large proportion of the energy industry in Vietnam. Therefore, it is necessary to develop mining technologies that can boost the efficiency and quality of coal. In the total annual coal production of Vinacomin, underground coal mining output accounts for a large proportion (60÷80%). At present, the design and construction units have applied many different construction methods to prevent and stabilize the mining tunnels in the Quang Ninh area. However, in some mining tunnels, are still occurred phenomenon of instability, excessive deformation and affecting the exploitation of these mining tunnels. The paper aims to synthesise, analyse and give a process of choosing suitable reinforcement methods that are suitable for mining tunnels in the Quang Ninh area. The paper also applies theoretical bases to selects an appropriate reinforcement method for a specific mining tunnel under construction in Khe Cham I mining area, Ha Long Coal Company, Vinamcomin.
A numerically investigate of the improvement of load carrying capacity of square footings utilizing micropiles
Authors: Bui Duc Van , Nguyen Manh Van , Nguyen Trong Dang , Vu Truong Nho ,   Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam  FUCONS Join Stock Company, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

This paper is aimed to address an actual case study on the use of micropile technology for improving the bearing capacity of an old building. The numerical simulation results show that the load-carrying capacity of square footing utilizing micropiles is notably increased. The improvement of the bearing capacity of the foundations depends on the strengthening methods, such as inclination angle ((), length (L), and distance of micropile from the edge of footings (S). Specifically, with the same length value of pile used, the bearing capacity reaches the largest magnitude at the S/B ratios of (0.5(0.75). The use of inclined piles yields a larger magnitude of bearing capacity than the vertical ones, these obtained results are contributed to the contribution of the “confining effects” of soil mass underneaths the footing as subjected to vertical loads. Additionally, if the soil mass below the footing has a high bearing capacity (firm to stiff clayey soils, medium to dense sandy soils…) , the design value of L/B ratio in the strengthening method should be in range of (2.0÷3.0), chosing beyond that optimal range is uneconomical since the improvement of bearing capacity is insignificant. In other words, the relationship between stress bulb in soil under the footing and the length of micropile should be taken into consideration to achieve a higher economic efficiency of the strengthening method.
Síndrome de Stiff-Person: Revisão
Authors: Azevedo Ana , Gomes Rita , Damásio Joana , Santos Ernestina
Published: October 2022

Stiff-person syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurologic disorder characterized by progressive muscular rigidity and painful muscle spasms predominantly affecting the axial and the proximal limb muscles. Most patients with stiff-person syndrome have antibodies directed against the glutamic acid decarboxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme for the production of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid. Paraneoplastic stiff-person syndrome is commonly associated with anti-amphiphysin antibodies and breast cancer. Treatment of stiff-person syndrome with drugs that increase the GABAergic tone, including the benzodiazepines, combined with immunotherapy can improve the neurological manifestations of these patients. However, the prognosis is unpredictable and spontaneous remissions are unlikely.
The literature on this topic is still scarce and, as it is a rare entity, it is poorly recognized and probably underdiagnosed. This review article will describe important updates and organize the existing information about this topic.
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis in Adolescents by 2017 McDonald Criteria: Two Case Reports
Authors: Araújo Daniela , Pereira Ângela , A. Martins Sofia , Maré Ricardo , Cerqueira João , Carvalho Susana
Published: October 2022

Although multiple sclerosis’ (MS) diagnosis is usually made in adulthood, clinical presentation before the age of 18 occurs in up to 10% of the individuals. McDonald’s criteria applicability in diagnosing MS in adolescents is already established with the 2010 revision. The first clinical case we present is an adolescent with a family history of MS and a right retrobulbar optic neuritis’ presentation. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed periventricular and infratentorial lesions white matter lesions. The second case describes an adolescent with a suggestive presentation of acute transverse myelitis, with a sensitive level in D10 and multiple brain and spinal inflammatory lesions. Cerebrospinal fluid oligoclonal bands were present in both patients. Both met the 2017 McDonald criteria for MS diagnosis.
MS diagnosis is particularly difficult in children and adolescents. A high degree of suspicion is needed. Differential diagnosis with other cerebral inflammatory disorders must be considered.
Tics, Functional Tics, TikTok and COVID-19: A Pediatric Case Report
Authors: Mendonça Vanessa , Cabral Marta , Chasqueira Cláudia , Antunes Martins Ana , Farela Neves João
Published: October 2022

Functional tics are a rare manifestation of the spectrum of functional neurological disorders. The phenomenological similarity with organic and simulated pathology poses important diagnostic challenges, but they should not be considered a diagnosis of exclusion. Recently there have been sudden outbreaks of bizarre tics in adolescent girls during the confinement imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, whose appearance seems to be related to the use of TikTok application and for which we intend to alert, through a clinical case illustrated with a video.
Moyamoya Disease in Adult: A Clinical Case
Authors: Matias Costa Marta , Pereira Leopoldina , Resende Mário , Baggen Santos Raúl , Ribeiro Manuel
Published: October 2022

Moyamoya disease is an entity characterized by progressive and prolonged occlusion of the terminal intracranial portion of the internal carotid artery and of the Willis polygon. We present the case of a 33-year-old female patient observed in the Emergency Department of Internal Medicine for sudden onset right hemiparesis. Anamnesis revealed no family history for increased risk for thrombosis, an unmedicated dyslipidemia (cLDL 165 mg/dL), overweight, and 9 pack year smoking load. During hospitalization there was a progressive improvement of the condition, but imaging exams revealed a neovascularization phenomenon typical of Moyamoya’s disease and the surgical treatment was proposed. Moyamoya disease is a rare entity whose etiology remains unknown. The clinical presentation is characterized by ischemia or intracranial hemorrhage. Surgical intervention is the best treatment. The description of this case aims to draw attention to the importance of the knowledge of this entity.
Molecular docking studies of tyrosine kinase inhibitors: Exemplified protocol to advance pharmaceutical education in medicinal chemistry
Authors: Gani Ibtihal Haitham , Al-Obaidi Zaid
Published: October 2022

Background: One of the essential goals of pharmacy education is to extend professional learning to pharmacists, pharmacy students and educators. Medicinal chemistry is a major component of this professional learning. Nowadays, computer-aided drug design (CADD) is considered a cornerstone in drug discovery platforms. However, this computational drug design is not crystal-clear to pharmacy students and pharmacists. In this study, a molecular docking process was established to advance pharmaceutical education in the medicinal chemistry field.   
Method: CADD is available in the syllabus of Iraqi pharmacy schools however the software packages are not available for the students to practice the docking process. Five different compounds were designed and docked by employing the Genetic Optimisation of Ligand Docking (GOLD) software and the scores were recorded.   
Results: Pharmacy students would use this exemplified docking to enhance their understanding of the medicinal chemistry module.     
Conclusion: This educational docking study was successfully performed to advance the pharmacy education.
GESTÃO DEMOCRÁTICA NA ESCOLA DE EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA NA MODALIDADE DE EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL
Authors: Lopes Claudio Neves , Laíde Ferraz dos Santos
Published: October 2022

O desenvolvimento deste artigo acerca desta temática foi para conhecer de maneira mais elaborada e fundamentada nos princípios norteadores da legislação vigente de nosso país e estado, para tanto com a Constituição Federal Brasileira de 1988 e Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional de 1996, deste modo, o trabalho busca analisar a questão de como vem se desenvolvendo a gestão democrática dentro da escola de Educação Básica na Modalidade de Educação Especial. Porquanto, a gestão democrática, é uma forma de gerenciar uma instituição que possibilite a participação da comunidade escolar, assim com a transparência e democracia. A consulta para elaboração do artigo foi bibliográfica, onde deu suporte para analisar as práticas de gestão que vem sendo desenvolvida na escola, portanto, percebeu-se o comprometimento dos atores envolvidos no processo de gestão dentro da Escola de Educação Básica Joani Veloso de Araújo na Modalidade de Educação especial.
EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL NA CRECHE NA PERSPECTIVA INCLUSIVA: reflexões sobre o uso das Tecnologias Assistivas
Authors: Ana Cabanas  , Aldaci Santos Lopes
Published: October 2022

Este estudo trata de uma abordagem inclusiva na Creche-Educação Infantil, lugar da primeira infância, a fase fundamental na constituição do sujeito devido às grandes plasticidades neuronais e momento de desenvolvimento e aprendizado pleno. Sobretudo, é uma fase marcada pela escassez de projetos pedagógicos na Educação Infantil que reconheça as necessidades inclusivas no acolhimento das crianças com/sem necessidades especiais. Nesse sentido, o objetivo desta pesquisa descritiva e bibliográfica com abordagem dedutiva e paradigma qualitativo foi desvelar as contribuições e potencial das tecnologias assistivas nas instâncias de cuidar e educar. Adotou-se como base para abordar a primeira infância e desenvolvimento das crianças, as ideias de Brasil, Kramer, Oliveira, Piaget eWinnicott. Enquanto, para sustentar sobre inclusão e as tecnologias assistivas se aplicaram os pensamentos de Bersch, Mantoan, Mendes e Souza, além de se respaldar nas legislações acerca da inclusão e da educação brasileira. A priori, as ponderações teóricas e epistemológicas indicam que a criança nesta fase precisa ter o direito de aprendizagem garantido pela escola da infância, tendo como eixo condutor a diversidade e a inclusão. Ademais, o estudo revela que é primordial que os docentes se apropriem da Tecnologia Assistiva para favorecer vivências para crianças com/sem deficiências construindo espaços inclusivos e acolhedores que evoquem processos de aprendizagens e interações significativas para todas as crianças e as famílias. De modo geral, conclui-se que as tecnologias assistivas representam um dispositivo potencializador de possibilidades inclusivas experienciadas pelas crianças de zero a três anos no período de Creche-Educação Infantil.
SALUD MENTAL, AISLAMIENTO Y DOCENCIA
Authors: Ana Borgobello  , Natalia Berra
Published: October 2022

Las instituciones educativas a partir del establecimiento de la cuarentena estricta con la finalidad de evitar la propagación de la enfermedad COVID-19 debieron decidir cómo garantizar la continuidad en el ciclo lectivo en los diferentes niveles. En este contexto, diseñamos un estudio destinado a conocer las posibles relaciones entre salud mental del cuerpo docente e implementación de recursos tecnológicos digitales como único medio de comunicación para la enseñanza. La investigación fue descriptiva, se realizó desde un enfoque cualitativo y contó con una muestra de 100 docentes de diferentes niveles educativos predominantemente de la Provincia de Santa Fe. En una primera instancia, se aplicó un cuestionario con preguntas abiertas y cerradas y, luego, en un segundo momento, se seleccionaron dos grupos de docentes, uno de entre cuatro y otro de seis participantes, para la realización de grupos focales. Los resultados obtenidos arrojaron que un gran número de docentes sintió incertidumbre y ansiedad, ante el uso de la tecnología por considerar que tenían escasa experiencia en el uso de TIC en educación, generándose problemas emocionales que incidieron en su rendimiento tanto laboral como personal. Sin embargo, también consideraron esta una oportunidad de crecimiento y de deconstrucción de un modelo tradicional con características enciclopedistas vigente en el ámbito educativo.
EVA PERÓN A TRAVÉS DE LENGUAS CON FINES ESPECÍFICOS: Identidad, habla y corporalidad humana
Authors: Wilson Patricio Chiluiza Vásquez  , Diana Ruggiero
Published: October 2022

El campo de lenguajes con fines específicos abarca la utilización de léxico, pero también el uso pragmático del mismo, y la formación identitaria del enunciante. En cada contexto, el idioma se usa para definir la realidad, autodefinirse é influenciar a otros para convencerles de una agenda política, es decir, la creación de una identidad pública. Este es el caso de Eva Perón que, desde su retórica, dentro de un contexto político-masculino, la utiliza para persuadir al público y obtener poder. En este artículo se exploran tres aspectos de la creación identitaria de Eva Perón. Primero, la formación de su identidad en cuanto a su historia y búsqueda de poder, segundo, a través del discurso y el uso de las palabras. Y tercero a través de su cuerpo, desde el lenguaje corporal, corporalidad, apariencia, hasta su muerte, mito de su cadáver y espiritualidad. Una mujer que habla por otras mujeres y sobre sí misma.
Clictivismo y slactivismo practicados por algunos usuarios guatemaltecos en Twitter
Authors: Mejía Dávila Mario Rodrigo
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: esta investigación consiste en explicar por qué algunos ciudadanos guatemaltecos usan ciertos tipos de interacciones llamados clictivismo o slactivismo en Twitter para participar ciudadanamente según los fenómenos sociales de la nación a finales de 2021. MÉTODO:se realizó un estudio cualitativo de alcance explicativo. La muestra fue intencional con diez usuarios de Twitter, activos por lo menos el último trimestre de 2021 y seguidores de las tendencias más importantes en Guatemala. Se utilizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas para la recolección de datos. RESULTADOS: los participantes interactúan según el tipo de interacciones ofrecidas por Twitter de acuerdo con su punto de vista e ideología, asumiendo su papel como ciudadanos digitales. CONCLUSIÓN: este artículo no solo muestra el uso de ciertas modalidades de ciberactivismo en Twitter, sino invita a los ciudadanos guatemaltecos a participar responsable y activamente en los asuntos sociales de la nación. El activismo en Twitter u otra red social no solo debe tomar en cuenta el tipo de interacción, sino alzar la voz de manera reflexiva, crítica socialmente, dialógica y contextual.
COVID-19, acceso a la tecnología y logro académico en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Pérez López René Francisco
Published: October 2022

OBJETIVO: el objetivo de este trabajo fue: analizar la incidencia del acceso a las herramientas de la tecnología y al internet en el desempeño y logro académico percibido por los estudiantes universitarios. MÉTODO: este estudio se abordó desde el paradigma Postpositivista, con enfoque cuantitativo, alcance exploratorio y de diseño no experimental. RESULTADOS: el 85% de los estudiantes tiene acceso a internet las 24 horas y el 92% los 7 días de la semana, El 93% posee teléfono inteligente, el 81% tiene laptop, el 25 dispone de computadora de escritorio. El 68% tiene equipo personal mientras el 32% lo comparte. Del total, el 67% que su equipo está actualizado. El 50% tiene acceso a internet cable y el el 39% por línea fija. Las herramientas más usadas en el siguiente orden fueron: WhatsApp, Zoom y Meet. CONCLUSIÓN: un alto porcentaje de estudiantes tiene acceso a dispositivos electrónicos. El 85 tiene acceso a internet de calidad 24 horas, los siete días de la semana. La complicación más frecuente es la falta de espacio propio en casa. Las actividades de aprendizaje se consideran relevantes, la percepción de logro académico es satisfactorio y la incidencia del acceso a dispositivos electrónicos y al internet se reporta neutro.
Los distintos modelos educativos: TPACK, SAMR y TAM
Authors: Alvarez Lacayo Ernesto Edmundo , Chach Ciprián Micaela , Motta Soto Brenda Patricia , Quijivix Jocol Walter Arturo , Monzón Orozco Manuel Angel , Villela Cervantes Claudia Esmeralda
Published: October 2022

PROBLEMA: la tecnología educativa ha transformado los modelos educativos de enseñanza y aprendizaje de forma vertiginosa, pero en pleno inicio del siglo XXI surge la pandemia y se convierte en un agente acelerador de procesos educativos en ambientes virtuales y con la creciente tecnología Web 2.0 se generan las condiciones ideales para provocar un proceso pedagógico tecnológico. OBJETIVO: visibilizar el quehacer docente en entornos virtuales considerando los modelos TPACK, SAMR y TAM con la finalidad de integrar los conocimientos tecnológicos, pedagógicos con los contenidos para implementar nuevos modelos educativos y fortalecer las áreas de conocimiento. MÉTODO:se utilizó el método hermenéutico a través de un proceso dialéctico de las partes consultadas en la revisión sistemática de literatura para conocer e interpretar evidencias relacionadas a las preguntas generadoras de los autores. RESULTADOS: entre los diversos modelos de enseñanza aprendizaje, está el TPACK (Conocimiento Técnico Pedagógico del Contenido), por sus siglas en inglés y que ya se está implementando en varios centros educativos. El Modelo de Aceptación de Tecnología, TAM es una teoría de sistemas de información que modela cómo los usuarios llegan a aceptar y utilizar una tecnología. Otro modelo para tener en cuenta es el SAMR (Sustitución, Aumento, Modificación, Redefinición). CONCLUSIÓN: Actualmente, ya no es suficiente que el docente domine los conocimientos pedagógicos disciplinarios de su curso, ahora debe combinarlos con los avances tecnológicos en materia de educación.
Case Notes: Barnard Labuschagne Incorporated v South African Revenue Service [2022] ZACC 8 (11 March 2022) – The rescindability of a certified statement filed in terms of section 172 of the Tax Administration Act
Authors: van Coller Arthur
Published: October 2022

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The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement: Aiding Intra-African trade towards deeper continental integration
Authors: Zaire Dennis , Warikandwa Tapiwa Victor
Published: October 2022

The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) reflected many years of hard work by the continent’s forefathers who include Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya, Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia, Patrice Lumumba of Congo, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and Frantz Fanon of Algeria, but to mention a few. The AfCFTA also depicts the novel work of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), and later the African Union (AU), towards shaping a vision of continental integration, embedded in the vision of the African Economic Community (AEC), a by-product of the Abuja Treaty. Vision 2030 and the long-term continental vision of Agenda 2063: ‘The Africa We Want’ are also designed to contribute towards deeper and successful continental integration. However, by now the excitement over the AfCFTA signing has subsided. For each member state, the reality of being an AfCFTA party has started to sink in. Some member states have expressed concern and fear over problems such as opening their markets and accepting continental competition, allowing free movement of persons and trade across borders. Others find it too expensive to deal with the internal political fallout from their populace’s scepticism regarding the agreement’s effects on jobs (due to increased competition) and livelihoods. This article examines the AfCFTA to determine its impact and related advantages in respect of continental trade policies. It discusses the advantages of the AfCFTA and its potential challenges.
Evaluation of the cause-and-effect relationship of internal controls on financial reporting in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia
Authors: Chata Tariro , Pazvakawambwa Lillian
Published: October 2022

This article evaluates the effect of the internal control environment on the quality of financial reporting in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in Namibia. The Internal Control- Integrated Conceptual Framework of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission was applied as the standard of measurement against the variable internal control, and the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) was used to measure the qualitative characteristics of the financial reporting process. A mixed research method was used to evaluate the cause and effect relationship between the key variables and to measure the perceptions of the respondents on the quality of the financial report. Probability sampling techniques were used on the 269 staff members of the MOHSS, and data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics, using the SPSS software programme. The validity and reliability of data were computed using Cronbach’s Alpha. The results of the study indicated that there is a positive relationship between the key variables although it is weak. Therefore, the study recommends the strengthening of governance systems to improve the safeguarding of financial resources.
An assessment of the success of the Convention on Choice of Court Agreements 2005 as an instrument of transnational commercial dispute resolution
Authors: Biresaw Samuel Maireg
Published: October 2022

The Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (Convention), which was developed by the Hague Convention on Private International Law (HCCH) is a transnational litigation instrument adopted in 2005 and brought into force in 2015. By providing the required methods and tools to disputants in a commercial relationship, the objective of the Convention is to create an internationally uniform legal framework of dispute resolution that promotes cross-border trade and encourages judicial cooperation by recognising and enforcing foreign judgments that are given based on a choice of court agreement. This article assesses the existing successes of the Convention in achieving its specific commercial objectives, and considers whether it has been generally successful in transnational commercial dispute resolution. The article argues that the Convention has the tools needed to achieve its specific commercial objectives, and its success in this regard depends on the parties who choose to apply the tools provided in the Convention to resolve their commercial disputes by signing a choice of court agreement to that effect. I argue that although the Convention remained generally unsuccessful until 2015, due to its late enforcement and low rate of ratifications, since 2015 it has gradually become a success story as more states are ratifying the Convention. The future therefore looks bright.
INDIA’S CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT ACT (CAA) OF 2019: A CASE STUDY OF ANTI-MUSLIM SENTIMENT IN INDIA
Authors: Alaa Fathimath , Sariburaja Kennimrod , Tajari Arvin , Mohd Anuar Muhammad Ammar Hisyam
Published: October 2022

Ethnic violence has long been prominent in India, especially among Hindus and Muslims. Debates have taken place over the value of India’s secularist principle, as Muslims in India are continuously faced with discrimination. They are subjected to hate crimes with the rise of Hindu Nationalism. The government’s legislature and policies must embody national unity rather than fuelling the already existing divisions among Hindus and Muslims as a secular state. This study examines India’s Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019 and how it has led to anti-Muslim sentiments in the country. Drawing from the concept of Nationalism, the research will focus on the relation between Hindu nationalistic ideals and the Citizenship Amendment Act. The analysis results revealed that the Citizenship Amendment Act was flawed and had overtones of anti-Muslim sentiments. Further analysis revealed that the Citizenship Amendment Act had violated Articles 13,14, and 25 of the Indian constitution directly and indirectly. In addition to this, the study also showed the link between ultra Hindu Nationalism and the Citizenship Amendment Act. It also found that the intention of the Act to protect minorities facing religious persecution has failed as India lacks proper refugee laws. The overall research of this study concludes that the Citizenship Amendment Act has led to anti-Muslim sentiments in the country and furthered the identity crisis Muslims face in India.
Are men’s happiness and life satisfaction linked to why men die earlier than women? A panel study from 1981 to 2020 in 102 countries
Authors: Ngamaba Kayonda Hubert , Kandala Ngianga-Bakwin , Ilenda Francois Batuyekula , Mupolo Perseverante Kawata
Published: October 2022

The motivation for happiness research rather than GDP is becoming important to the role of many governments across the globe. When people are asked to list the key characteristics of a good life, they are more likely to include happiness, health, living well and longer. This study investigates whether factors that predict men’s happiness and life satisfaction explain why men die earlier than women. The present research analyses data (N=426,452; 51.90% females) collected by the World Value Survey from 1981 to 2020 in 102 countries, and from six continents. A multilevel random-effects regression analysis was conducted in which individuals were nested by countries.  We investigated variations across nations, country-level of development, and geographical regions. Men were slightly less happy and less satisfied with their lives compared to women. State of health, household’s financial satisfaction, freedom of choice, family importance, and being married were positively associated with happiness/life satisfaction. In contrast, being men, being in a low-income household, or being unemployed were negatively associated with happiness/life satisfaction. Unemployed men and men who were living in Africa or the Middle East regions were less satisfied with their lives compared to women. The excess mortality burden on men is due to a mix of biological, behavioural, and social factors. Happy people may live longer because of underlying factors such as health status, household financial satisfaction, and social connections. Policies targeting men’s health and social connections are needed.
Parkinson's Disease - Biomarkers, Current and GPR37
Authors: Mohapatra Sarthak , Appavu Rajagopal , Kethar Jotsna
Published: October 2022

Parkinson’s disease, first diagnosed in 1817, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease widely known for its crippling motor symptoms, mainly tremors. The symptoms of Parkinson’s have a large range and differ from patient to patient, but nonetheless, they are crippling. Biomarkers have been researched for Parkinson’s for just as long, however, none have been truly reliable with high efficacy. For that reason, the search for biomarkers for Parkinson’s still continues, even today, and with the recent discovery of the GPR37 receiver within the cerebrospinal fluid, there is a possibility for the search to end. The unique properties of the receiver make it especially promising, warranting an increased amount of research with regards to its efficacy and reliability in order.
Strategy Optimization in a Robot Race Using PID
Authors: Li Song Yue David , Dr. Jie Li Dr. Jie Li
Published: October 2022

In this paper, the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) Controller is optimized to complete a robot challenge, The Race, by the University of Texas at Austin’s Robotics Academy. Optimization is done through three stages: (A) optimizing the PID coefficients of both wheels; (B) optimizing the constant speed, and (C) setting the constant speed to its maximum. Finally, the analysis proves that Method C, which yields the fastest time, approaches the theoretical bound.
A Novel and Low-Cost Visual Aid for Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients to Improve Peripheral Vision Loss
Authors: Venu Ganesh , Stafford Susanne
Published: October 2022

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic eye disorder that affects 1 in 3000-8000 people worldwide and causes the deterioration of the light-sensitive pigmented layer of the eye. Typical symptoms include night blindness and subsequently decreasing visual fields. Unfortunately, the specific cause of RP is not known and there is no cure. The disease is currently managed by expensive visual aids ranging from $3000 to $6000. This creates a need to develop affordable glasses for the common individual. In this study, 3D printed glasses were developed that enhanced the peripheral vision of the mocking RP patient (student researcher) utilizing external smartphone wide-angle lenses. To test different levels of tunnel vision, 3D printed circular discs with hole sizes of 1 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, and 9 mm were created representing the varying severity of vision loss in RP patients. These discs were inserted in the frames of 3D printed glasses with and without wide-angle lenses. The student researcher validated these glasses on a bullseye model and observed a doubling in the visual field. Three replication data was collected comparing normal vision and different levels of RP (using tunnel vision discs) with and without the wide-angle lens glasses. Regression analysis of data generated from a Monte Carlo Simulation and T-Test procedure further confirmed a statistically significant increase in the visual field utilizing wide-angle lens glasses.  Thus, a cost-effective visual aid ($20) was developed by the student researcher to improve peripheral vision and break socio-economic barriers for RP patients.
The Inequitable Distribution of Government Funds: The Case of COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Authors: Ko Jayden , Kim Jong , Han Jane JaKyung
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of challenges to the U.S. economy, from skyrocketing unemployment to state-wide lockdowns which hampered many small businesses. GDP dropped by 8.9% in the second quarter of 2020, and susceptible industries such as Restaurants, Hotels, and Airlines faced the brute of these hardships. In response, the U.S. government initiated enormous Keynesian spending programs to inject liquidity into the economy and support businesses, establishing low interest rates and offering generous loan forgiveness. From March 2020 to June 2022, the government distributed nearly $4.5 trillion in total budgetary resources to mitigate the struggles faced by Americans. Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) leveraged the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program to aid small businesses. This study sought to determine whether government funding was equitably distributed on the county level, and whether they resulted in higher employment. The findings reveal inequitable distribution of government funds based on the size of the county (funding per capita or funding per laborer) that may be explained by inequitable COVID-19 impacts (more targeted spending in more urban areas with greater concentration of businesses). Moreover, negative correlations exist between the number of direct payments and the unemployment rate, and the total funding amount and unemployment rate.
Five Key Steps Realize the Digital Transformation Value and Ensure a Successful SAP HANA Transformation in Global Organizations
Authors: Sundaram Karthik Trichur
Published: October 2022

The document provides five crucial aspects for a successful digital transformation in a Global corporation. The paper outlines the Success factors with SAP S/4 HANA digital transformation.
O EU, (EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL), O OUTRO, (ALFABETIZAÇÃO) E NÓS, (LETRAMENTO) – UMA ABORDAGEM PEDAGÓGICO-EDUCATIVA A PARTIR DA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: DA DISCÊNCIA À DOCÊNCIA)
Authors: de Souza Dantas Hildeci
Published: October 2022

O artigo em epígrafe objetiva apontar a diferença entre o eu, o outro e nós, ambos, na condição respectiva, educação infantil, alfabetização e letramento. O texto averba uma abordagem pedagógico-educativa a partir da educação básica incluindo abordagens desde a discência até a docência como um elo entre os saberes educativos, estes, pressuposto-chave para o foco mais acurado do processo de ensinagem. O trabalho se eleva para a pesquisa bibliográfica e preza por uma abordagem do tipo qualitativa. Seu aporte-chave se desvela para o processo de ensinagem versando sobre a arte docente e discente com mérito na educação básica – (ensino infantil) - em detrimento do que se detém para o entorno dos (anos iniciais), a saber: o “eu”-(educação infantil), o “outro”-(alfabetização) e o “nós”-(letramento). Assim sendo, o texto conta com abordagens de autores como (ALBUQUERQUE, 2020); (ALMEIDA, 2022); (BATISTA, 2006); (BARBOSA, 2009); (BEDIN; DEL PINO, 2009); (BRASIL, 2017); (COELHO, 2011); (FREIRE, 2003); (DA SILVA SABINO, 2019); (GONÇALVES; MOREIRA, 2022); (GRAZZIOTIN; KLAUS; PEREIRA, 2022); (HYPOLITO, 1997); (JAHNKE; MORAES, 2021); (LEAL, ALBUQUERQUE, MORAIS, 2010); (MARCHESONI; SHIMAZAKI, 2021); (MAIA, 2022); (MEDEIROS, 2022); (MICARELLO, 2016); (MILL; SILVA, 2018); (MINAYO, 2002); (NOGUEIRA; BORGES, 2020); (SILVA, 2014); (SOARES, 2009) e (SOUZA; OLIVEIRA, 2019/2020), ambos, com total primazia para o ensino fundamental, em especial, aos (anos iniciais), ainda assim, evidenciados nos seis entornos práticos da BNCC, a saber: conviver, brincar, participar, explorar, expressar e conhecer-se.