bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BIOMETRIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS IN URBAN TRANSPORT: TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS
Authors:   Financial University at Government  of the Russian Federation, Christmas I.A. , Kabalinsky A.I. ,   Financial University at Government  of the Russian Federation
Published: May 2022

The article is devoted to the use of modern information and communication and biometric technologies in urban economy. The scientific base and practice of their application in various segments of the economy and social sphere of megacities with an emphasis on the field of urban transport are analyzed. Special attention is paid to various payment systems for passenger transportation services, including facial recognition
A PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY TOOLS THAT ACCELERATE THE PROCESSES OF INNOVATION IN THE SERVICE SECTOR
Authors:   Institute of Regional economic research, Zvorykina T.I.
Published: May 2022

The article reflects the importance and diversity of services provided to the population and the need to apply innovations in the service sector. It is established that the key condition for success in the Russian market, isolated from foreign countries, is the quality and safety of the services provided. It is concluded that a targeted and programmatic approach to quality formation is required, both at the enterprise level and at the regional and national level. The article proposes mechanisms for creating quality at the regional level, a mock-up of a basic standard for the quality and safety of services (on the example of consumer services), a draft of a standard quality program at the enterprise level and a draft of a promising program of interstate and national standardization in the field of goods and services for the most socially unprotected segment of consumers – children.
NEW CHALLENGES TO THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SYSTEM
Authors:   Rosfinmonitoring, Glotov V.I. , Burak P.I. ,   Institute of Regional economic research, Karataev M.V. ,   PJSC Bank Realist
Published: May 2022

The aggravation of the geopolitical situation at the beginning of 2022 provoked a global restructuring of the world economy and the emergence of crisis phenomena in the economies of all countries. The conditions of the new economic reality have given impetus to the emergence of new challenges and threats to global economic security and new forms of financial crime. The article analyzes the nature and extent of the impact of crisis phenomena in the economy on the policy of government agencies and the private sector in the field of compliance, suggests mechanisms for improving the efficiency of control systems through the methodology of a risk-based approach.
MINERAL RESOURCE CENTERS IN THE SYSTEM OF REGIONAL STRATEGIC PLANNING
Authors:   Institute of Regional economic research, Rostanets V.G.
Published: May 2022

The article discusses the feasibility of including mineral resource centers of Russia (as independent objects) in the system of territorial planning and management. The problematic aspects of the mission of mineral resource centers as areas of accelerating economic growth are revealed. The place of strategies and programs of mineral resource centers in the national planning system and in the hierarchy of planning documents is determined. The question was raised about the creation of special planning and development coordination bodies for mineral resource centers at the level of the country's regions.
TO THE QUESTION OF INCREASING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF SOLE PROPRIETORS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF USING AN INTELLECTUAL ASSETS
Authors:   Autonomous non-profit educational organization of higher education of Tsentrosoyuz Russian Federation «Russian University of Cooperation», Oganyan V.A.
Published: May 2022

The article defines the stages of the use of intellectual assets by individual entrepreneurs in order to increase economic security. The author shows that the unprotected and inappropriate use of intellectual assets in the course of conducting economic activity at various stages of the activity of individual entrepreneurs (creation-growth-stability-decline) can form certain threats to the economic security of individual entrepreneurs using intellectual assets. The author's model of the development of entrepreneurial activity of individual entrepreneurs based on the protected use of intellectual assets is proposed
THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES LISTED ON THE TEHRAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors:   Semnan Azad University, Iran, MADANI Seyyed Amir Mousavi
Published: May 2022

The present study investigated the effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange. In this study, the duality of CEO duties and financial performance were considered as corporate governance mechanisms. Indicators like return on assets, return on equity and net operating profit after tax have been used to measure financial performance. The studied period was 2013 to 2017 and samples were member companies of Tehran Stock Exchange. The findings revealed that corporate governance and financial performance of companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange had a favorable significant association. With the ROE index, there was a significant positive association between board accountability and corporate performance. With the TQ index, there was a positive significant association between board accountability and company performance, and with the ROE index, there was a positive significant relationship between transparency level and firm performance. There was also a substantial positive link between the amount of transparency and business performance as measured by the TQ index, as well as a significant positive relationship between the audit committee and company success as measured by the ROE index.
Existence Uniqueness and Stability of Nonlocal Neutral Stochastic Differential Equations with Random Impulses and Poisson Jumps
Authors: CHALİSHAJAR Dimplekumar , KUMARK Ramkumar , RAVİKUMAR K. , COX Geoff
Published: May 2022

This manuscript aims to investigate the existence, uniqueness, and stability of non-local random impulsiveneutral stochastic differential time delay equations (NRINSDEs) with Poisson jumps. First, we prove theexistence of mild solutions to this equation using the Banach fixed point theorem. Next, we prove thestability via continuous dependence initial value. Our study extends the work of Wang and Wu [15] wherethe time delay is addressed by the prescribed phase space B (defined in Section 3). An example is given toillustrate the theory.
Study of Health Care Services at Tertiary Care Setting and Patient Satisfaction
Authors: Kanwal Fatima , Abbasi Komal Shahid , Sufi Huda Khalid , Junaid Khawaja Muhammad , Khan Shariq Ali , Tuasene Adeel
Published: May 2022

Introduction:The care of the patients is the main purpose of the hospitals. The performance of the hospital can best be measured by assessing the satisfaction of the patients. Patients' satisfaction with services of the healthchieflygoverns their compliance with the treatment, and thereforedonates to optimistic effect on health. The satisfaction of the patients is related to the outcomes of health care and is related directly to the use of health care. The aim of the study is to evaluate the satisfaction level of patients and use of health services of outpatients admitted to thetertiary care hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study of outpatients (18 to 85 years old) admitted to different departments of Lahore General Hospital, Lahorefor six-months duration from June 2021 to November 2021was conducted. A systematic random sampling method was applied to select the participants. 160 total outpatients were recruited for the study. A partially structured, pre-tested, user-designed questionnaire was developed to assess patient satisfaction with healthcare services. Results:160 patients from the clinic were included in the study. 34.4% of outpatients are 30-45 years of age. 30% of the respondents were illiterate. 6.9% were graduates indicating a higher level of education. Most of the respondents (90.6%) are married. In the profession, 37.5% belong to the unskilled group. It can be seen that the percentage of rural areas is quite high. In access to hospital, 20.39% travelled less than 2 km to reach the hospital, and 35% travelled between 6 km and 10 km to access health services. 75% of patients travelled by bus to go to the health service (Table 2). All patients were asked why they chose this hospital. Good treatment (52.5%), easy access (53.8%) and lower cost / free service (47.65%) were the main reasons indicated by the respondents. Other reasons, such as ambulance service, drug supply, scientific research, and the availability of doctors, were not taken into account, and the satisfaction with the public hospital was below 20% Conclusion: Patients are satisfied generally with the facilities of hospital. Hospital management should always pay attention to the patient's concerns about various deficiencies in order to improve the service provided to the satisfaction of patients. Keywords: Patient satisfaction, Tertiary care hospital, High-quality medical care.
Evaluationof the Remdesivir Treatment of Non Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19
Authors: Memon Fayaz Ahmed , Ahuja Kamlesh Kumar , Tahir Muhammad , Siddique Shahzad Khan , Kumar Anish , . Areesha
Published: May 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of remdesivir treatment among patients of COVID-19 who were non-hospitalized. Study Design: Randomized/Double blind study Place and Duration: Conducted at Muhammed Medical College & Hospital, Mirpurkhas. Duration was six months from 1st July 2020 to 31st Dec 2020. Methods: There were 170 patients f both genders had confirmed infectious respiratory disease were included in this study. Detailed demographics of enrolled cases included age, sex, body mass and comorbidities were recorded after taking informed written consent. Patients were divided equally into two groups, I and II. 85 patients in group I received placebo for 14 days and group II received remdesivir 200mg first day and 100mg daily for 14 days. Post treatment outcomes among both groups were compared in terms of efficacy, mortality and adverse events. SPSS 23.0 was used to analyze complete data. Results: Among 170 cases, 95 (55.9%) patients were males and 75 (44.1%) were females. In patients of group I mean age was 54.13±7.3 years and in group II mean age was 55.9±8.51 years. In group I diabetes mellitus was found in 45 (52.9%) cases, hypertension in 20 (23.5%) patients, obesity in 15 (17.6%) patients and 5 (5.9%) patents had chronic kidney disease while in group II 50 (58.5%) patients had DM, 22 (25.9%) had HTN, obesity in 10 (11.8%) patients and CKD in 3 (3.5%) cases. At 14th day we found that in group I 42 (49.4%) cases were cured, 14 (16.5%) patients were died while in remdesivir group 73 (85.9%) patients were cured and 5 (5.9%) cases were died. Frequency of adverse events in placebo group was significantly higher and was found in 35 (41.2%) cases as compared to remdesivir group I 27 (31.8%) cases with p value <0.005. Conclusion: We concluded in this study that use of remdesivir was effective among patients of non-hospitalized covid-19 in terms of low mortality rate, minimum adverse events and higher number of efficacy as compared to placebo group. Keywords: Remdesivir, Placebo. Covid-19, Mortality, Efficacy, Adverse Events
Importance and Role of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Diagnosis of Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children
Authors: Ullah Irfan , Naeem Muhammad , Bilal Muhammad , Sajjad Saima , Ahmad Omer Hassaan Aftab , Zaheer Shirjeel
Published: May 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in diagnosis of recurrent abdominal pain in children. Study Design:Retrospective study. Place and Duration: Department of Gastroenterology, HITEC-IMS Taxila Cantt. 1st July 2021-31st Dec 2021 Methods:There were 78 children of both genders with ages >14 years were presented in this study. After obtaining the authority's informed written permission, we took detailed demographic information, such as age, gender, weight, and symptoms, for all of the recruited patients. All the patients were underwent for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose recurrent abdominal pain. Prevalence of dyspepsia and H.pylori infection was also recorded among children. We used SPSS 23.0 to analyze complete data. Results: Among 78 children, 42 (53.8%) were boys and 36 (46.2%) were girls. Majority of the patients 45 (57.7%) were ages between 4-8 years followed by 9-14 years 25 (32.1%) and 8 (10.3%) were in age group 1-3 years. Most common symptom was anemia, followed by vomiting, haematemesis, melena and weight loss. Frequency of dyspepsia was found in 22 (28.2%) and helicobacter pylori found in 29 (37.2%) children. Most common diagnosis of endoscopy was gastritis found in 33 (42.3%) case, gastric erosions in 14 (17.9%) cases, hiatus hernia in 8 (10.3%) cases and remaining were gastric ulcer, gastric polyp and duodenitis. Hypoxemia, apnea and aspirationwere the most common complications found in our study. Conclusion: In this study, we found that upper gastrointestinal endoscopy remains an essential tool in the evaluation of RAP in children because it allows for accurate diagnosis of GI causes of RAP, despite reported complications such as hypoxemia, apnea, aspiration and choking, cardiac arrhythmias, bacteremia, perforation, and bleeding. Keywords:Upper GI Endoscopy, Findings, Complications, Children
Impact of Geo-economics on Pak-China Strategic Relations
Authors: Muhammad Faisal
Published: May 2022

Geo-economics is becoming an integral component of inter-state relations. States are employing economic instruments to project their power, thus, redefining their traditional relations with other states. Pakistan and China view each other as strategic partners. Over the decades, China has extended considerable economic, military and technical assistance to Pakistan. As both neighbours expand their economic relationship through infrastructure development and trade corridors, including the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), such cooperation will directly interact with their existing strategic partnership. Beijing and Islamabad have been pursuing their geo-strategic interests in a framework that is progressively being shaped by geo-economics. The Chinese role and interests, in shaping the regional security order, are increasing. Geo-economic instruments are being employed to achieve geo-strategic objectives in a region, which is already marked by conflict and instability. This study explores how expanding economic relationship between Beijing and Islamabad will influence the bilateral strategic engagement, and in turn, impact the dynamics of the regional security.
Women’s Economic Empowerment Sans Labour Rights: Inadvertent Oversight or Tacit Omission
Authors: Aisha Anees Malik
Published: May 2022

Empowering women has come to be seen as a primary means to achieve women’s development in the discourse of development and policy initiatives. This has led to greater attention than before on the questions that expand the conventional understanding of empowerment itself. Much consideration has been given to answering these questions. What, however, has been ignored is the due emphasis on labour rights. The studies conducted by the feminists in the recent years have not only expanded the understanding of empowerment but have also highlighted the challenges and barriers to achieving it. Despite the fact that almost all studies have referred to the issue of weak enforcement of labour laws, the workings of development agencies do not reflect a keen commitment to this issue, in particular issue. With this backdrop, this paper reviews the existing development literature on empowerment and maps the ways in which empowerment has been measured using macro-economic indices like Gender Inequality Index (GII), Gender Disparity Index (GDI) and Gender Gap Index (GGI). It identifies the discrepancies and contradictions in the evaluations that data generated from these indices, arguing that ‘instrumentalist feminist goals,’ which are achieved through a top-down policy-level approach, are often at odds with ‘micro-level’ qualitative assessments of economic empowerment. The paper concludes with casting doubt on the compatibility of ‘development’ with women’s economic empowerment as it ignores the concomitant discussion on labour rights. It also ponders whether this omission is serving the needs of global capitalism and offers an insight into the deliberate or an unintentional oversight by the development actors.
Qualities of the good language teacher as perceived by prospective teachers of English in the Arab World
Authors: Abu-Rahmah Mohamed Ismail
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to identify the qualities of the good language teacher as perceived by student teachers of English in the Arab World. In Fall 2006, a questionnaire including 69 qualities of the good language teacher representing three dimensions (knowledge, teaching skills and personality) was developed, validated and administered to 273 prospective teachers of English in three countries of the Arab world (Egypt, Oman and Saudi Arabia). ANOVA test results indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the three groups as to the perception of theses qualities. There were statistically significant differences in the perception of the qualities between the male subjects and the female subjects in favour of females. It was concluded that (1) both the Saudi and Egyptian prospective teachers of English have similar views for the knowledge, and personality dimensions, whereas they have different views as to the teaching skills dimension, (2) both the Saudi students and the Omani students have different iiviews as to the qualities of the good language teacher, whereas the Egyptian students and the Omani students have the same views, and (3) the views of the female students as to the qualities of the good language teacher are different from the views of the male students. Accordingly, it was i recommended that two further studies are needed: (1) a l study to identify the qualities of the good language teacher using a large sample from different universities of the Arab World, and (2) an ethnographic study to investigate qualitatively and thoroughly what makes a good language teacher.
Global issues in Omani Social Studies Textbooks (Grades 3 - 12)
Authors: Al-Rabani Ahmed Bin Hamed
Published: May 2022

This study examined the inclusion of some global issues in the social studies textbooks (grades 3 - 12) in the sultanate of Oman. The population of study included all (14) social studies textbooks from grade 3 to 12. The textbooks were analyzed using an ”analysis check list” which included six global issues, i.e. economical issues, issues of developing countries, political issues, natural disaster, environmental issues, 8 population issues. The results showed that social studies textbooks included five global issues; political issues were not included. Besides, inclusion of these issues Varied within different grades.
Implementation of Human Rights Principles in School Administration: Perceptions of Principals and Teachers of Arab Schools at Jerusalem Governorate
Authors: Abdeen Mohammad A. , Mustafa Eman Reyad
Published: May 2022

This study was undertaken during the 2009 /2010 academic year to explore the Arab schools principals' and teachers' perceptions of the degree to which human rights principles were implemented in school administration in Jerusalem Governorate. A stratified random sample of (36) principals, and (475) teachers was chosen; and a 54-item questionnaire covering five fields of human right was developed to solicit data. Both the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were examined. Results showed that the application of human rights principles in school administration -as perceived by principals and teachers- was “moderate”. Results also showed that there were no statistical significant differences (α ≤ 0.05) between the means due to gender, educational qualification, years of experience, and supervising body; while significant differences were found between means due to job title and school stage.
Maine and Offshore Wind Development: Using the Coastal Zone Management Act and Marine Spatial Planning to Influence Projects in Federal Waters
Authors: Morrissey Mary
Published: May 2022

Federal and state governments have developed ambitious goals for offshore wind projects. While Maine wants to take part in this trend, it has passed a moratorium on offshore wind projects in state waters. Considering this ban, pressure to develop offshore wind energy, and potential impacts of such projects on local ecology and habitats, Maine needs to develops a strong voice in offshore wind projects in federal waters. This article looks to Rhode Island to show how Maine can participate in decisions about offshore wind development and compares Maine’s current offshore wind efforts and potential for marine spatial planning to Rhode Island’s. The article also proposes short- and long-term actions to guide Maine’s development of the offshore wind industry in federal waters.
Aizanoi Antik Kentinin Artırılmış ve Sanal Gerçeklik Teknolojileri Kullanılarak Turistik Amaçlı Tanıtım Uygulamala Örneklerinin Tasarımı
Authors: AVZAL Akhyerkye , ÖZDEMİR Durmuş , ERARSLAN Kaan
Published: May 2022

Bu çalışmada Kütahya ilinin Çavdarhisar ilçesinde bulunan Aizanoi antik kentinin Zeus tapınağı için sanal gerçeklik ve artırılmış gerçeklik teknolojileri ile yapılan uygulamaları turizm alanında kullanılabilecek şekilde entegrasyonu ve dijital platform ile gezebilme imkanı sunmak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada artırılmış gerçeklik ve sanal gerçeklik teknolojileri ile turizm sektörüne yönelik model uygulamalar gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın bir diğer önemi ise Kütahya ilinde bulunan Aizanoi antik kentindeki Zeus tapınağı için yapılmış ilk artırılmış gerçeklik ve sanal gerçeklik uygulamalarının sunulmasıdır. Çalışmada işaretçi tabanlı artırılmış gerçeklik ( Marker-based augmented reality) teknikleri kullanılarak görsel hedef tanıma ve zemin düzlem tanıma uygulamaları olmak üzere iki farklı artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamaları yapılmıştır. Sanal gerçeklik teknolojisi için masaüstü bilgisayar üzerinden gezinti uygulaması, web tabanlı uygulama ve oyunlaştırma(gamification) uygulaması olarak altın toplama oyunu yapılmıştır. Ayrıca Cardboard tipi gözlüğü ile kullanılabilecek şekilde tasarlanan sanal gerçeklik uygulaması da çalışmada sunulmuştur. Çalışma doğrultusunda artırılmış gerçeklik ve sanal gerçeklik teknolojisinin turizm alanında etkin ve verimli bir şekilde kullanılabileceği ve bu alanda yapılacak uygulamalar ihtiyaç olduğu görülmüştür. Kullanılan teknolojilerin turizm alanında tanıtım, gezi önce fikir edinme, ortamı tanıma vb. gibi birçok avantajlar sunacağı ve ekonomik açıdan da faydalar sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.
The Other Russian Troika. Dostoevsky's Case
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Dimitrov Lyudmil
Published: May 2022

This text attempts to trace a hidden archetype in nineteenth-century Russian literature and how it works in Dostoevsky. As much as there is a lot of space in the metaliterature of the Russian troika, understood as a horses driving and its symbolic metamorphosis of a bird-trio in Gogol, the emphasis here is on the topic, which I can call the “other Russian troika (trio)”. It is about the presence of an almost sacred three-dimensional character, who at one point is attacked and overturned against his presumption of holiness by a fourth demonological hero and a serious battle for his re-sacralization is imminent. Set by the three Baroque witches in Shakespeare's “Macbeth”, led by Hekate, this model was first tested in nineteenth-century Russian literature by Pushkin in “A Tale of Tsar Saltan”, and then in two stages, feminized and masculinized, developed by Dostoevsky in “The Idiot” and “The Karamazov Brothers”, respectively, and finally finds its triumphant ending in Chekhov's “Three Sisters”, whose character system parodies that of “The Idiot”. Why is Dostoevsky such an important link in the listed paradigm?
Current Topics of Research in Comparative Philology in Contemporary Kazakhstan
Authors:   Karagandy State University named after E. A. Buketov, Alshaynbaeva Moldir , Amanbekova Darina , Balabekova Merey
Published: May 2022

The topicality and importance of the problems associated with comparative linguistics constantly draws the attention of linguists to the issues of studying the lexicon and concepts of foreign language origin. This article deals with current topics of doctoral dissertation research in modern Kazakhstan. The impact of this article is determined by the possibility of using the information contained in it for further research on the issues of linguistic convergence, the study of integration and adaptation of foreign words, identifying conceptual fields of “richness” and “poverty” concepts, as well as the study of sacral concepts in comparative linguistics.
Teachers' Perspective on the Educational Implications of Online Teaching
Authors:   University of Oradea, Kiss Julien-Ferencz ,   University of Oradea, Orțan Florica , Mândrea Laurențiu
Published: May 2022

The present research explores the perception of teachers in Romania on the implications of the transition to online education. 143 teachers participated in the research, all of them involved in continuing education activities. From the results, we can highlight the fact that as we approach pre-school and primary level in regular education, online teaching is perceived as much more difficult. The same happens in special education, where efficiency is considered low in the online environment. Almost 80% of teachers consider that online education is below the efficiency of on-site education. Teachers consider that they are better prepared than the institutions where they work or than their students for online activities. 40% of teachers consider that they are well enough prepared and no longer need training, most of them investing in their training. Almost half of the teachers believe that some activities could remain online even after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and they believe that the general responsibility for improving the situation lies with the Ministry of Education.
Application of the Binary Lesson as a Form of Teaching in the Lessons of History
Authors:   Alexander Georgiev-Kodzhakafaliyata Primary School, Hristova Daniela
Published: May 2022

The present study draws attention to the application of the binary lesson considered as a non-traditional methodological idea in historical education. In this type of lesson, the joint, joint and cohesive work of two teachers stands out.Exemplary variants of binary pedagogical practice are presented through selected topics from the studied historical content integrated with the subjects “Bulgarian Language and Literature” and “Physical Education and Sports” in junior highschool and high school.
Magnetic Resonance Tractography integrated to Neuronavigation in the surgical planning of a temporal arteriovenous malformation at the Dos de Mayo National Hospital. Case report
Authors: Acha José Luis , Azurín Miguel , Bellido Adriana
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Complete resection of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) eliminates the risk of bleeding1. Although AVMs that adjoin eloquent areas have been studied with functional neuroimaging or intraoperative mapping, 2 the usefulness of tractography has been limited to case reports or small series. Selecting the patient for surgery for an AVM close to an eloquent area is a challenge. 3 Clinical case: 33-year-old man with a clinical picture of epilepsy for 8 years controlled with carbamazepine. Two years ago, after suspension of treatment, the seizures reappeared, some of the auditory hallucinations "voices asking for help." Brain tomography (CT) showed a hyperdense lesion suggestive of AVM in the left temporal region, which was confirmed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cerebral angiography. The AVM was completely resected using the tractography integrated into the Neuronavigation. Conclusion: Magnetic resonance tractography integrated into the Neuronavigation allows to assess in real-time the proximity of the nidus of AVM to the arcuate fasciculus tract and the use of intraoperative fluorescein video angiography allows to assess vascularity in real-time. All of this makes it possible to perform total resection without causing injury to the eloquent area by avoiding compromising the fibers of the arcuate fasciculus tract. Keywords: Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations, Neuronavigation, Fluoresceins (Source: MeSH NLM)
Entropia do Sistema
Authors: Gentil-Homem Pedro
Published: May 2022

Perante uma leitura contextual da sociedade contemporânea e dos seus acontecimentos estruturantes, o ensino do design necessita de contributos reflexivos e especulativos (consequentemente livres), que se adequem ao “novo mundo do real”. A situação compele-nos ousar a transgressão e apelar ao papel da reflexão pura, ao ascendente conceptual para a construção de um novo quadro pedagógico do ensino do design. Um que permita obter resultados não imediatos (muito menos imediatistas), ou seja, de um modo consolidado, sustentado e numa atitude realmente crítica à la longue. Pensar, pensar, pensar para fazer.
Apelamos ao ensaio e comprovação de novas estratégias pedagógicas para o ensino do design que recuperem a investigação pura, não engajada com “os mercados”, nem com a espuma do tempo, cada vez mais voláteis, desenvolvendo valências holísticas para a formação do novo “Hermeneuta do Design”.
Organic Waste Bio-Based Materials for 3D Extrusion
Authors: Vasco Costa Delgado Carolina , Da Cunha Santos Forman Gabriela Alexandra , Antoinette Breuer Rebecca Louise
Published: May 2022

This study explores bioplastics fabrication based on alginate polymer with added glycerine as a plasticizer, creating flexibility, and organic waste was used as a filler avoiding shrinkage.
Exploratory, observational and experimental, Literature Review, amongst other methods, were used within a Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology by Design through practice. The research material was documented through an open-source FabLab platform and shared with a community of researchers and future designers who want to design innovative and environmentally friendly materials to replace synthetic plastics. Fifteen different bio-based materials resulted from this experiment, applicable for varied applications.
Results show that different fillers added to sodium alginate and glycerine present ample opportunities for sustainable bio-ceramics, bio-composites and bio-plastics.
Fostering a Creativity Culture
Authors: Springer Leonardo
Published: May 2022

Design has evolved into a comprehensive discipline, its core areas (communication, product, spaces, web, service) are a fraction of its wide-ranging outcome which has expanded into specialized fields of knowledge. The creative process greatly depends on previously acquired cognitive knowledge (socio-cultural and moral values). This usually originates within a cultural context, that provides visual, audio, and kinaesthetic manifestations, requiring interpretations and understanding of both the designer and the end-user.
Design education had to adapt and evolve accordingly, applying methodologies and encompassing a transdisciplinary approach involving research, art, materials, technology, processes, and human interactions in the development of design solutions, emphasizing understanding over output.
Global culture and cultural expressions have created a need in design schools to foster understanding, encouraging students to ask questions and develop awareness of wide-ranging design manifestations, thus addressing a variety of subjects without prejudice of individual beliefs. This learning and sharing of experiences can produce meaningful results, considering that civilization is influenced by cultural interactions, regarding users and products/services. These are assessed as good/bad and beautiful/ugly, depending on specific cultural background and distinct interpretations.
Cultural unawareness impairs individuals to develop creative thinking and accordingly innovative solutions. The issue presents itself, how to encourage creativity among design students, many unaware of their cultural background, thus overcoming the fear of failure, developing curiosity, applying research methodologies, and engaging in discussions that foster a mindfulness about design.
BODY ART: Perfomance e o simbolismo como meio de expressão artística
Authors: Monteiro Ilda
Published: May 2022

Este trabalho de investigação remete para um estudo de revisão de literatura, considerando a Body art na Perfomance descrita como uma simbologia do corpo, onde o artista é a expressão artística, e ao mesmo tempo objeto da obra que ele próprio representa. O fenómeno emergente da perfomance, como expressão artística surgiu a partir de um conjunto de ações individuais e coletivas, em que a simbologia e a expressividade do corpo se consubstanciam numa forma de arte, através das quais ocupam uma estrutura simbólica e uma função ao serviço do poder artístico. O corpo é considerado um interlocutor simbólico de relevância e destaque nas representações culturais e artísticas, cujo protagonismo incide em várias expressividades artísticas a nível contemporâneo, desde os primórdios da ritualidade mais ancestral. A performance afirma-se enquanto prática artística no confronto com as artes cénicas, as artes plásticas em geral, cujo ímpeto experimental se acentua a partir do modernismo e das vanguardas históricas. Notavelmente, quando falamos em arte da performance, happening ou live art, relacionamos o ritual a estes procedimentos artísticos, pois, como vimos, são “rituais estéticos”, tendo consciência de que, evidentemente, não estamos a falar de um ritual propriamente dito de várias experiências pessoais, mas sim de um valor artístico.
Comparative and correlative study of computerized tomographic scan findings and intropearative findings in patients with inflammatory sinonasal diseases
Authors: Nandwani Ritesh , Sandhya D , Basavaraj S.
Published: May 2022

Inflammatory sinonasal diseases (ISD) refer to a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the PNS. Acute ISD are defined as sudden in onset and duration less than 3 weeks. Recurrent acute infections are defined as four or more attacks per year lasting greater than 7-10 days. Chronic is defined as duration of symptoms more than 12 weeks Materials and methods: The present prospective study was conducted in the department of ENT JSS medical college and hospital. The study was conducted from a period of Nov 2012 to June 2014. The study included a total of 50 patients with clinically proven inflammatory sinonasal diseases not responding to medical line of treatment. A complete detail about their signs and symptoms was also recorded in a tabulated form. Data was expressed as percentage of the total information and analysis was done using SPSS software. Results: CT is effective in demonstrating predisposing cause of Inflammatory Sinonasal diseases (eg. Anatomical variants) and provides guidance for therapeutic endoscopic instrumentation. CT with its excellent capability for displaying bone and soft tissue is the current diagnostic modality of choice for evaluation of osteomeatal complex.
Changes in thoracic form morphology in healthy young adults to middle-aged people at numerous thoracic vertebral levels
Authors: Prasad Hari , Parashar Rekha , Jain Ashok Kumar
Published: May 2022

Introduction- The Haller index is a thoracic breadth to height ratio. This was previously only at one unknown vertebral level in the thorax. Method- A total of 108 patients were enrolled. Measurements were taken in the axial plane picture at each vertebral level, beginning with T3 and ending with T12. The internal radiographic transverse and minimum anteroposterior diameters were measured using a CT machine and a GE PACS. Both diameters are measured so that they cross each other at a straight angle. Result: - 108 HRCT pictures were evaluated in total. The research included 73 males and 35 females. Patients range in age from 20 to 45 years. The male group's mean age was 38.89 years, with a standard deviation of ±6.11 years. The female group's mean age was 38.83 years, with a standard deviation of ±8.47 years. The overall mean (male + female) Haller index was 2.46 with a standard deviation of ±0.62. Males had a mean Haller index of 2.42 with a standard deviation of ±0.58. Females had to have a mean Haller index of 2.55 with a standard deviation of ±0.66.
Efficacy of NPK nano fertilizer and bio-bacterial fertilizer on weight and chlorophyll of two cultivars of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.)
Authors: AL-qasy Hind Hamed Hassan , Al-Shammari Maher Zaki Faisal
Published: May 2022

A field experiment was conducted in accordance with Completely Random Block Design (CRBD) and three repeats at the University of Baghdad/ College of Education for Pure Sciences (Ibn Al-Haitham) during 2020-2021 to evaluate the effect of nano NPK nano-fertilizer with concentrations (0.5, 0.7, 1 ml.L-1) with control treatment (without any addition) and second treatment a combination of bacterial fertilizer; Bacillus mucilaginosus, Bacillus megaterium, Rhizobium and Azotobacter chroococcum with two concentrations (107,109) C.F.U gm-1 dry soil with control treatment (without any addition) with two varieties of fenugreek plant (Indian and local). Results showed that the addition of the nanofertiliser treatment mixture exceeded the concentration of 0.75 ml.L-1 and the combination of the biofertilizer 109 C.F.U gm-1 dry soil with the local variety fenugreek plant significantlly in the wet weight of the vegetative total (38.526 gm.plant-1) compared to the control treatment (without addition). The results also showed that the treatment of adding a nanofertiliser treatment mixture exceeded the concentration of 0.75 ml.L-1 and the combination of the biofertilizer 109 C.F.U gm-1 dry soil with the fenugreek plant (local) significantlly in the dry weight of the vegetative total (15.102 gm.plant-1) compared to the control treatment (i.e. without addition).
In Vitro anticholinesterase and antioxidant activity of Thunbergia coccinea leaves extract
Authors: Gayathri P , Prabha D Chandra
Published: May 2022

Herbal medicines gained an interest in the development of new drugs as a therapeutic agent for various manifestation. Relevant research reveals that Thunbergia coccinea is a plant which possess antipyretic, anti-inflammatory activity and it has been used as an ethnomedicinal plant. The present study explores the cholinesterase inhibitory potential relevant to neurodegenerative disorder and antioxidant activities of hydroethanolic extract of Thunbergia coccinea leaves. Cholinesterase inhibition was determined by Ellman method at different concentrations. The antioxidant activity was assessed by DPPH, FRAP, ABTS, TRAP, NO radical inhibition assay, Phosphomolybdate assay for total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, SOD scavenging activity. The hydroethanolic extract of Thunbergia coccinea leaves express significant amount of antioxidant and anticholinesterase activity against neurodegenerative disorders.
Half diagonal matrix codes for reliable embedded memories
Authors: Neelima K , Subhas C.
Published: May 2022

Reliability of embedded memories is dependent on at-speed rated correction capability of error detection and correction codes. Many critical applications like medical databases, rocket launch details stored in memories require accurate data and which cause major human losses or economy losses even if a 1% of data is compromised. This paper focuses on developing improved reliable error detection and correction codes with minimum redundant bits and maximum code rate. The decoder uses the concept of Encoder Reuse Technique along with the Modulo-2 addition to calculate syndrome, error location and correction of data bits when data is read from memory. The codes are represented in verilog hardware description language and simulated in the Tool Xilinx ISE 14.5 for XC7Z020-1CLG484 FPGA. The codes are evaluated for their performance in terms of technology parameters like area, delay, power, power – delay product, etc. Also for other parameters like bit overhead, code rate, code efficiency, correction coverage, correction efficiency, etc and correction coverage per cost for combined evaluation. The implemented half diagonal code is more effective as compared to existing matrix codes, it reduces bit overhead at least by 5.5% to 46.96% and coding rate increased at least by 16.74% to 23.85%.
study on effectiveness of microfinance on women empowerment through self-help groups in India
Authors: Mina A. Benazir , Ansari A. Ahamed
Published: May 2022

Microfinance is lending small amounts of money for short periods with the intention of repayment. Microfinance is banking the unbankable and providing financial services within the reach of lots of people who are too poor to be served by regular banks, in most cases because they’re unable to offer sufficient collateral. Microfinance provides financial security for women. In a country like India with almost 30% (more than 360 million) individuals still below personal income  in step with latest census figures, over 70% or 840 million individuals living in rural areas with little or no access to formal banking and other financial services, microfinance incorporates a vital role to play so as to bridge this gap.Women are an integral part of society. All over history, the vital role of women in society has ensured the reliability, progress and long-term development of countries. Today, the median female share of the global workforce is 45.4%. Through microfinance institutions (MFIs) such as financial non-governmental organizations, commercial banks and even credit unions, poor people can fulfill their requirement of small loans and safeguard their savings. But, micro finance loans are not available to all women beneficiaries in SHGs.
Influence of sectoral bank credit on India’s industrial production & its economic growth
Authors: Arjune S , Kumar V. Srinivasa
Published: May 2022

A country’s economic growth depends on Industrial production. Various Industrial sectors broadly categorized as (Agri, service industry, Manufacturing industry). It is generally perceived that the Manufacturing industry is expected to distribute wealth equally among the labor force. Thus, it is considered one of the crucial factors in making people rise above poverty. The manufacturing sector nearly contributes 30-50% of G.D.P. in countries like Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, China which is considered to be a significant contribution in pulling the people above the poverty line. In India manufacturing sector contribution towards G.D.P is 18.3%. Currently it has increased by 2.3% which is higher than the last 10-year industrial output by the Manufacturing industry. (manufacturingtodayindia, 2021) The Government of India is also making many contributions, plans, schemes for the upliftment of the industrial sector. India is continuously improving its core competencies. It has now been placed at 43rd position at Global competitiveness score, a positive sign. The current study aims at evaluating Indian Industries performance for the sectoral bank credit during the period 2008-21. For this purpose, the time series data was extracted from Data warehouse of R.B.I and considered for analysis.
Impact of formations geology factors on groundwater quality
Authors: Mirakhorlo Gohar , Nakhaei Mohammad , Espahbod Mohammadreza , Jahani Davoud , Rezaei Khalil
Published: May 2022

Garmsar plain is one of the central desert sub-basins in Semnan province with a warm and dry desert climate. After the HablehRood River, which is the main source of surface water of the area, the groundwater resources of Garmsar plain have a vital role in supplying agricultural and industrial demands; hence, the quality assessment of the groundwater is very important since it has a very great impact on the environment. This study aims to analyze the water quality of the area and determine the effects of geological formations on the hydrochemical deterioration of the groundwater quality in the area. To this aim, the hydrochemical environment of the region was simulated using Qa.Aq, Rockwors16, and GIS10.1 using the upstream of the basin chemical water and groundwater hydrochemistry data, the Garmsar study area was simulated. Besides, mineral saturation indices, hydrochemical water facies, and the total amount of soluble materials were determined, and the diagram of one or more effective hydrochemical variables was drawn. The results show that the most important factor in groundwater quality is the interaction between water and geological facies.
Effect of sesame oil on some blood parameters and antioxidants in ovariectomized female white rats
Authors: Al-Akaishi Ali Hussein Kadhim , Al-Bazi Sinaa' Jabbori Mohammed , Al-Obaidi Rasha Abdul-Ameer Jawad
Published: May 2022

This study was conducted to find out the physiological effect of sesame seed oil (Sesamum indicum) in the case of oral treatment on post-menopause and the occurrence of surgical menopause as a result of the removal of the ovaries, by studying the changes in some blood parameters and some antioxidants in the serum of adult female rat pupae. White (Albino Rats), 15 adult rats about three months old, with weights ranging between 160-180 g, were used. The animals were randomly divided into three groups, five animals per group. The first group represented the negative control, which was normal without removing the ovaries, the second represented the positive control in which the ovaries were completely removed, and the third group had the ovaries completely removed and treated orally with sesame oil at a concentration of 4 ml/kg of body weight per day for a period of 30 days.
Long term effects of smoking and alcohol consumption on hematological parameters of Indian men: A cross sectional study
Authors: Lalit  , Kumar Sunil
Published: May 2022

Current study was carried out to cross check the hematological parameters among smokers and alcoholic population from Panipat (Haryana). The hematological examination is playing very important role in assessment during the medical examinations. In the present study reveals that the hematological parameters much important to cross check these parameters in the both the population for public awareness. To make sure if there is any changes in the parameters and if any kind of enhancement in the parameters due to the over consumptions of alcohols and smokers.  Material and Methods: The blood samples of the examined population was taken in the EDTA vials by following the standard procedures as mentioned in the guidelines. Total 120 samples have been taken from each group. Samples collected in the EDTA vials for the assessment. The study has been carried out on three different population, Smokers, Alcoholic & Smokers, Controls (Non-alcoholic and Non-Smokers). Results: The present study aims to evaluate the effects of alcohol and smoking on the hematological parameters of a population in the rural area of Panipat (Haryana). Participants with habit of consuming alcohol and smoke who are fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria will be considered for their hematological parameters.