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Implicaciones del proceso de transformación digital en las instituciones educativas de la Armada del Ecuador
Authors: González Diego Aguirre , Martínez Edison Coba
Published: February 2021

La capacitación en la transformación digital con una hoja de ruta es un aspecto  importante en las instituciones educativas; optimiza el proceso educativo. Este estudio es realizado en las instituciones educativas de la Armada del Ecuador para analizar las implicaciones del proceso de transformación digital sin hoja de ruta. Durante la fase inicial se realizó una investigación exploratoria, luego una correlacional y se construyó un estudio de carácter descriptivo. Se utilizó tanto el método deductivo como el método inductivo, las técnicas para obtener los datos han sido las encuestas y entrevistas a profundidad. La recolección de datos se realizó a través de estas técnicas, a clientes internos y externos, para lo que se seleccionó la muestra apropiada. Los resultados encontrados se generalizaron a la población. Estos evidencian la necesidad de implementar hojas de ruta en las instituciones para garantizar la eficacia del proceso educativo y elevar el nivel de cultura digital. Así se garantiza el desempeño profesional de los egresados.
SISTEM PENGUPAHAN DRIVER GRAB-BIKE DALAM PERSPEKTIF PENILAIAN KINERJA
Authors: Sari Yustina Sasa Safira , Nuraina Elva , Sulistyowati Nur Wahyuning
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sistem pengupahan driver Grab-bike dalam pandangan pada penilaian kinerjanya. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif. Pengupahan dalam penelitian ini adalah driver mempunyai 2 sistem pengupahan yang menggunakan sistem tunai dan sistem non tunai yang diakses melalui OVO (dompet non tunai) yang terhubung pada aplikasi Grab. Penilaian kinerja ini menggunakan penilaian rating bintang yang menjadi tolak ukur target poin dan target performa yang diberikan penumpang pada saat driver menyelesaikan orderannya. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem pengupahan driver Grab-bike diperoleh dari target poin dan target performa yang dicapai oleh driver Grab-bike melalui penilaian kinerja rating bintang yang diberikan penumpang kepada driver Grab-bike.
LITERATURE REVIEW: WHY USING ROLEPLAY METHOD IN TEACHING SPEAKING?
Authors: Negara Irma Manda
Published: January 2021

The roleplay method is one of the methods proven to improve students' speaking ability. This study aims to provide a more in-depth explanation of the use of the roleplay method in learning English to improve students' speaking skills. This research is a literature study by carrying out stages in the form of searching and finding relevant data, analyzing the data found, and expressing ideas from these findings. This study examines the understanding of the roleplay method, the procedure for implementing the roleplay method, and the impact of the roleplay method, especially in improving students' speaking skills. Based on the results, it was found that the roleplay method can improve students' speaking skills, increase self-confidence, collaboration among students, and make the learning atmosphere fun and interesting.
Long-Term Survival of Biliary Atresia without any Surgery: Lessons Learnt from Lamprey
Authors: Raveenthiran V
Published: January 2021

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An Approach to Presacral Mass in Neonates
Authors: Mirza Bilal , Saleem Muhammad
Published: January 2021

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Exploring speciality preferences and the influencing factors among undergraduate medical students at University of Kufa - Iraq: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey
Authors: Amjed Hamid Obaid Al-Jaeed  , Yosif Mohammed Hasan Jawad Al-Rammahi  , Mohammed Albaqer Abbas Baqer Mawash  , Hameed Kareem Shaalan Al-Hadrawy  , Basima Shamkhi Jabbar Al Ghazali
Published: February 2021

Abstract
Objective: To explore Kufa medical students’ preferences of carrier specialization and to investigate the factors that influence their choice of specialty.
Methods: By using a non-probability convenience sampling technique, a cross-sectional study was performed on (566) medical students from the second-to-sixth-year in University of Kufa, from the 27th of January to the 21st of February 2019 to study the factors that affect the choice of specialties in undergraduate medical students. An anonymous, structured, self-administered questionnaire was handed out to the students and consisted of three sections covering demographic data, the preferred specialty, and the cause behind selecting the specialty.  Data analysis was performed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 25 for windows.
Results: Cardiology was the most chosen specialty 55 (9.7%) followed by Pediatrics 46 (8.1%) and Dermatology 45 (8.0%). Additionally, 40 (7.1%) students haven’t decided their specialties yet.
The most chosen factors in a descending fashion were "My Passion" which was chosen by 427 (75.4%) students, followed by "income" 67 (11.8%), "less on-call duties" 51 (9.0%), "mentor inspiration" 46 (8.1%), "family member inspiration" 34 (6.0%), "reputation" 22 (3.8%), "less competition" 15 (2.6%), and "number of residency years" 8 (1.4%).
Conclusion: Being passionate about or having a keen interest in the selected speciality were the major influencing factors for students to select their future speciality. However, male students' choices based mainly on the “income” and “reputation” of the field, while females opted to choose “less on call duties” more than males.
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Developing Papua As A Way Out To Overcome The Armed Violence Group ( Kelompok Kekerasan Bersenjata ) in Papua
Authors:   Indonesian Police Science College, Kartika Vestina Ria , Hamid Supardi ,   Indonesian Police Science College
Published: February 2021

Papua’s development m us t be considered in developing Indonesia. It is the unity in Bhineka Tunggal Ika. The equality and justice in striving the people’s prosperity is also important for Indonesian people. Pancasila is the basis of the nation, which explains the five principles that have a power in developing Indonesia towards a “Mutual Cooperation ( Gotong Royong )” society. The fifth principle, the justice for all Indonesian people shows that it is Soekarno’s idea of how the people can relish the existence of justice and prosperity in both formal and non - formal fields which leads to mutual cooperation. It is implemented in Jokowi’s era which is building and developing the marginalized areas, from Sabang to Merauke, esp ecially the neglected areas. This is the time to realize the real action for Papua to gain justice although the challenges and obstacles that will be faced are not easy. Injustice, marginalization, and sub - culture are often being the starting points of var ious crimes and violences in Papua. The Violence Armed Group ( Kelompok Kekerasan Bersenjata ) uses those three variables as the reasons for committing various forms of violences and politically frame it with the desire to escape from Indonesia. The governme nt and the ruling regime are in charge to keep increasing the development in Papua. It is all for the sake of justice, equality, and prosperity for Papua’s people. Keyword: Inequality, Marginalization, Subculture, Papua, Conflict, Crime
PEMBATASAN SOSIAL DIPERLUAS DAN DIPERKETAT (PSDD) DALAM PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN COVID 19 DI KABUPATEN KEEROM, PAPUA: BAGAIMANA DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP BIDANG PENDIDIKAN DAN SOSIAL?
Authors: Tingginehe Rosmin Mariati
Published: January 2021

Peningkatan kasus covid 19 di Kabupaten Keerom menyebabkan pemerintah memberlakukan pembatasan social diperluas dan diperketat (PSDD) untuk memutus rantai penularan covid 19. Kondisi ini telah menekan berbagai sector termasuk pendidikan, sosial dan budaya, pertumbuhan ekonomi yang semakin meluas, termasuk di sektor pangan dan pertanian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatahui dampak pemberlakuan pembatasan social diperluas dan diperketat pada kehidupan social masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologi yang dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Keerom pada bulan Mei â€“ Juli 2020. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melakukan wawancara mendalam, pengamatan dan telaah dokumen. Informan penelitian berjumlah 12 orang yang dipilih menggunakan prosedur purposive. Analisis data kualitatif dilakukan untuk mencari makna fenomena sejak pengambilan data di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terjadi transformasi penyelenggaraan pendidikan, yaitu perubahan kegiatan belajar mengajar dari tatap muka menjadi pembelajaran secara daring. Siswa hanya mengikuti pembelajaran dengan memperhatikan layar gadget atau laptop yang digunakan sebagai media belajar. Terjadi kegagapan hubungan social yang diakibatkan oleh berkurangnya kebiasaan interaksi ketika bertemu seperti berjabat tangan. Hajatan yang melibatkan banyak orang tidak bisa dilakukan sehingga mengurangi pertemuan masyarakat. Perubahan protocol terjadi pada fasilitas kesehatan untuk mengurangi potensi penularan. Masyarakat telah menjadikan penggunaan masker dan menjaga
Diógenes Laércio Livro III: Platão - Notas Introdutórias
Authors: Pereira Reina Marisol Troca
Published: February 2021

A tradução aqui disponibilizada de Diógenes Laércio, livro III: Platão é antecedida de algumas observações sumárias. Aborda-se vários aspetos, como fontes, estilo e transmissão do livro. A obra não é meramente laudatória. De facto, Laércio estende a sua exposição a diversos aspectos da vida de Platão, como carácter; Escola; amores; plágio; posses; testamento, sem omitir algumas informações menos abonatórias a Platão enquanto figura antitética, amado por uns, odiado e acusado por outros.
Diógenes Laércio Livro III: Platão - Tradução
Authors: Pereira Reina Marisol Troca
Published: February 2021

A tradução aqui disponibilizada de Diógenes Laércio, livro III: Platão é antecedida de algumas observações sumárias. Aborda-se vários aspetos, como fontes, estilo e transmissão do livro. A obra não é meramente laudatória. De facto, Laércio estende a sua exposição a diversos aspetos da vida de Platão, como carácter; Escola; amores; plágio; posses; testamento, sem omitir algumas informações menos abonatórias a Platão enquanto figura antitética, amado por uns, odiado e acusado por outros.
Development of rural economy: Еuropean priorities for transition economies
Authors: Tarasovych Lyudmyla
Published: February 2021

The study substantiates the fact that the need to consolidate various approaches to the establishment and development of the rural economy in different countries is increasing, which is explained by the growing degree of transparency of national economies, intensified cooperation between them and the creation of interstate economic entities. In this context, there is a direct correlation between the globalization of the economy and the convergence of rural development policy, which is based on the mechanism of inclusive rural transformation. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the special features of the development of the rural economy as an objective process of market transformation and outline the benefits of the European experience for transition economies. It was substantiated that radical structural and institutional transformations in socioeconomic systems (both sectoral and territorial) were the impetus for the development of the rural economy as a modern phenomenon in the field of scientific knowledge around the world. First of all, this refers to the countries where the agricultural sector predominates in the development of GDP, and there is also a significant share of the rural population in relation to the urban population. It was proved that rural areas require a separate policy and mechanisms to manage their development, develop an appropriate institutional platform for the functioning of the rural economy and rural business, ensure proper living conditions for rural residents, preserve the environment, rural flair as well as cultural and historical heritage. The specific features of inclusive rural transformation in different groups of countries (with transition, agricultural, and urban economies) are highlighted, which reflects the process of increasing rural productivity, expanding employment opportunities, improving access to services and infrastructure, enabling policy influence, etc. It was theoretically proved that the effectiveness of market levers determines intersectoral cooperation and the level of economic development of the country (including the territorial division – urban and rural areas). It was established that the implementation of a successful economic policy on the transition to market principles in some countries, particularly EU member states, and their recognition as leaders of economic growth is accompanied by targeted government support and active innovation-oriented government policy with prudent use of various institutional regulators. The necessity and advantages of using the European experience of rural economy development for the countries with transition economies are proved
Evaluation of Holstein stud bulls by productivity and quality of sperm
Authors: Piddubna Liudmyla , Zakharchuk Daria , Bratushka Ruslan
Published: February 2021

The sperm quality of stud bulls is an important indicator on which depends the result of cattle reproduction. The aim of the study was to evaluate the Holstein bulls in terms of productivity and quality of sperm in the conditions of LLC “Ukrainian Genetic Company”. The study was carried out on livestock of 20 stud bulls of the Holstein breed of foreign selection, which were in the same conditions of feeding, keeping and use. The sperm production parameters were determined using an IVOS sperm analyser and evaluated in accordance with respective DSTU standard. Freezing resistance of sperm was estimated as a percentage ratio of sperm doses rejected after cryopreservation to their total amount. The absolute sperm efficiency of stud bulls was evaluated by the method of the experts of the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics nd. a. M.V. Zubets of National Academy of Agrarian Science. It was found that that stud bulls of LLC “Ukrainian Genetic Company” are characterized by sufficient fertility. They have produced, on average, 156 ejaculates within a year, which included 106 high-quality ejaculates (67.9%). Characteristics of sperm efficiency of experimental stud bulls are rather variable (Сv from 23.1-79.7%), and vary within the following limits: the number of high-quality ejaculates throughout a year – 32-173 pcs., native sperm obtained – 201-1016 ml, percent of rejected sperm – 3.1-76.1, doses of sperm obtained – 5755-61920 pcs. It was revealed that probable difference in sperm production indicators of sperm providers is associated with their individual characteristics. Volume of ejaculate ranges from 3.77 to 7.30 ml (d=3.57; td=16.6; P<0.001), sperm motility ranges from 7.2 to 8.3 points (d=1.1; td=11.1; P<0.001), sperm concentration in ejaculate ranges from 1.51 to 3.52 bln/ml (d=2.01; td=24; P<0.001), freezing resistance of sperm ranges from 59.6 to 99.6%. Holstein stud bulls of LTD “Ukrainian Genetic Company” have rather high sperm productivity index that ranges from 5.19 to 15.29 bln of motile spermatozoids in ejaculate. A strong positive correlation was found between motility and sperm concentration (r = +0.825; P<0.001), motility and the quantity of sperm doses obtained per year (r = +0.766; P<0.001), concentration and quantity of sperm doses obtained per year (r = +0.595; P<0.001)
Una propuesta de sistematización para la gestión de la documentación e información arqueológica (SIA)
Authors: Mauri Martí Alfred , Del Fresno Bernal Pablo
Published: February 2021

Presentamos aquí una propuesta para la gestión de la Información y la Documentación Arqueológica producida en el marco de una intervención arqueológica, basada en la experiencia de su aplicación en diversas intervenciones y por parte de distintos equipos de investigación. Para ello, recurrimos a la secuencia normalizada de los procesos de gestión informativa desde el momento inmediatamente anterior al inicio de la actividad arqueológica, hasta la presentación de la documentación que muestra y demuestra la realización de la misma y los resultados obtenidos, a la vez que se crea y gestiona el archivo de la información y documentación generadas. Así pues, consideramos la gestión de la información y de la documentación que la fija y transmite, como el pilar básico de toda actividad científica, y la preservación del conocimiento, como el objetivo definitorio de todo Sistema de Información. La propuesta de Sistema de Información Arqueológica (SIA) se concreta en tres herramientas que son a su vez las tres líneas de desarrollo actuales del proyecto: • SgdArq: Sistema de Gestión de la Documentación Arqueológica • SigArq: Sistema de Información Geo-Espacial Arqueológico • PdArq: Pauta de Descripción Arqueológica
Assessing Impacts of 5th Generation (5G) Cellular Telecommunications on Internet of Things (IoT) Deployments
Authors: Love Michael , Jamal Marwan
Published: February 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as a primary enabler of the transformation to digital business services in today’s economy. At the same time, 5th Generation (5G) cellular transport technology is emerging as a viable means to support IoT data requirements. Although 5G is still in its infancy, DoD leaders need to understand the impacts that 5G will have on IoT projects as there are several challenges involved with integrating 5G into IoT. In order to achieve the maximum benefits of high bandwidth, low latency and superior performance, an entirely new grid of cell sites and access units must be installed. A second challenge is with malware and intrusion attacks. 5G is an IP-based network technology that will expose 5G connected devices to common IP-based malware and intrusion risks such as denial-of-service (DOS and DDOS) and intrusion attacks. A third challenge is with standardized security and encryption of data from end-devices. The larger challenge with standardization involves interoperability. In order for 5G to work seamlessly across carriers with device agnostic hardware and compatible software, a holistic approach should be considered. Hardware compatibility will determine interoperability between sensors, platforms and gateways. In addition, software compatibility will be governed by 5G standards as well as industry partnerships. 5G standards are currently still being developed. Organizations, including the DoD Chief Information Officer and Government Accountability Office should specifically address implications of 5G cellular technology for IoT-related studies and use cases in the DoD.
Human-Machine Teaming and Its Legal and Ethical Implications
Authors: Chen Jim , Wingfield Thomas
Published: February 2021

Humans rely on machines in accomplishing missions while machines need humans to make them more intelligent and more powerful. Neither side can go without the other, especially in complex environments when autonomous mode is initiated. Things are becoming more complicated when law and ethical principles should be applied in these complex environments. One of the solutions is human-machine teaming, as it takes advantage of both the best humans can offer and the best that machines can provide. This article intends to explore ways of implementing law and ethical principles in artificial intelligence (AI) systems using human-machine teaming. It examines the existing approaches, reveals their limitations, and calls for the establishment of accountability and the use of a checks-and-balances framework in AI systems. It also discusses the legal and ethical implications of this solution.
Canada
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department
Published: January 2021

This Technical Note provides a summary of the review of systemic risk oversight arrangements and macroprudential policy issues in Canada. The paper discusses the existing systemic risk oversight arrangements and potential challenges, and then presents steps that can be taken to modernize the framework to ensure its effectiveness going forward. The paper focuses on systemic risk surveillance, including the current approaches and existing challenges such as data gaps and coordination. It also covers macroprudential policy issues, including the toolkit, the current policy stance and overall policy effectiveness. The review recommends that steps can be taken to improve the current system with a more formalized arrangement for systemic risk oversight. A single body in charge of systemic risk oversight would be the first-best option. Over time, the authorities should review whether systemic risk oversight under the Heads of Agencies Committee leadership with no statutory mandate is adequate. Macroprudential policy at the federal level has been effective; however, better coordination is essential given multiple provincial authorities’ ownership of prudential tools.
France
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Published: January 2021

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Big Five personality as a predictor of health: shortening the questionnaire through the elastic net
Authors: Doornenbal Brian
Published: January 2021

The Big Five personality attributes (i.e. openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) help to pre-dict health. To predict health, researchers may prefer to use a short version of the Big Five Inventory. Although the psychomet-ric properties of the shortened scales can be highly satisfactory, their use can lead researchers to substantially underestimate the role of personality. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a method appropriate for shortening the Big Five Inventory without losing predictive performance. The sample comprised 4,678 panel members. The personality traits were measured in 2017 using the Five Factor Model International Personality Item Pool and subjective health was measured in 2018 using the item “How would you describe your health, generally speaking?” While studying the personality-health relationship, the elastic net was compared to a more conventional regression method. While predicting health based on personality, using 14 Big Five Inventory items (R2 = .19) resulted in a similar predictive performance as using 50 Big Five Inventory items (R2 = .18). Controlled for gender and age, participants experienced lower levels of health when they “often feel blue”, are not “relaxed most of the time”, and “worry about things.” These aspects of neuroticism relate to the lower-order facets anxiety and depression. When the prima-ry goal of personality assessment is predictive performance, researchers should consider shortening their questionnaire using the method demonstrated in this paper. Shortening of the questionnaire does not have to result in a lower predictive performance.
Symptoms of hormonal changes in Polish men and women in the second half of life. Andropause and menopause – similarities
and differences
Authors: Jarecka Karolina
Published: January 2021

Introduction

Hormonal changes occur in aging men and women. Considering andropausal changes as similar to menopause, however, is still an open topic. The aim of the research was to assess the occurrence and severity of symptoms associated with hormonal changes in men and women and to find similarities between the male and female climacterium.

Material and methods

397 individuals (197 men and 200 women) aged 45 to 68 years were examined. The subjects were divided into three groups, with regards to: risk of symptoms, transition period, and andropause/menopause. A sociodemographic survey, the Self-assessment Test, recommended by the pharmaceutical company Organon for the assessment of androgen deficiency in men, and the Women’s Health Questionnaire to measure symptoms considered menopausal were used in the research.

Results

The research results showed that menopause-specific symptoms – psychological, vasomotor and sexual – are considered criterial for andropause. However, women experience a greater spectrum of symptoms associated with hormonal changes than men. An analysis of all the symptoms showed that most of them are clearly visible in the oldest group of men and much earlier in women – during the menopausal period.

Conclusions

The symptoms observed in men and women in middle and late adulthood are considered to be characteristic of hormonal changes associated with andropause and menopause. However, due to their different scope, dynamics and consequences, the processes in question remain ambiguous.
Computed tomography-guided percutaneous radiofrequency and laser ablation for the treatment of osteoid osteoma – long-term follow-up from 5 to 10 years
Authors: Lorenc Tomasz , Kocoń Hanna , Gołębiowski Marek
Published: January 2021

Introduction

The impact of computed tomography (CT)-guided, percutaneous radiofrequency ablation and interstitial laser ablation (ILA) on the management of patients with osteoid osteoma was studied. This was carried out by assessing immediate and long-term clinical outcomes, the complication rate, and repeat therapy effectiveness in recurrent patients who have already experienced percutaneous ablation.

Material and methods

Consecutive patients with osteoid osteoma were assessed before the interventional treatment in a single centre from 2010 to 2015. Patient demographics, complications, and recurrence were recorded. The pain was evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Percutaneous procedures were performed by means of radiofrequency thermoablation or ILA. Epidural or regional anaesthesia in the CT suite was applied in all procedures. Success, whether primary or secondary, was measured as complete pain relief without evidence of recurrence after the first or second procedure, respectively. Osteoid osteoma characteristics, procedure overview, and technical success were looked for in pre-procedural and procedural scans.

Results

Eighty-three per cent of osteoid osteomas were located in lower extremities, 56% of tumours were intracortical, and 83% of osteoid osteomas were extra-articular. The mean pre-procedure VAS score was 8.5 ± 0.8, while the overall primary success rate of radiofrequency thermoablation and ILA was 87.5%. No major complications were noted. The mean follow-up period for patients in was 7.5 years (5.0-10.2 years).

Conclusions

Percutaneous, CT-guided thermoablation proved to be effective and should become the method of choice in osteoid osteoma treatment because of its minimal invasiveness. Our results show that there is no risk of very late recurrence after achieving primary and secondary treatment success.
Evaluation of overall equipment effectiveness in concrete block manufacturing
Authors: Alkhazraji Huthaifa , Khlil Sohaib , Alabacy Zina
Published: February 2021

Companies are required to integrate a set of critical dimensions in order to measure and evaluate their performance to compete in globally competitive markets. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a quantitative metric, in the context of the total productive maintenance (TPM), attempts to measure and improve the effectiveness of manufacturing operations in three dimensions namely: availability, performance rate and quality rate. This study applies OEE to evaluate and improve the performance of a concrete block manufacturing system at Dler Company in Iraq. The study was conducted in two years of operation during 2016 and 2017. Results from 2016 show that the level of effectiveness was lower than the world class. An improvement in the average value of the OEE for 2017 was recorded, where the OEE value is increased in 2017 to 75% in comparison with its value in 2016 at 67%. It was also found that the reasons for this improvement are due to the enhancement that are made in the availability and quality.
Measurement of the radiation level dose to patient from fluoroscopy device during cardiac catheterization
Authors: Joudha Luma Naji
Published: February 2021

Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a screen, it is used in a wide range of examination and procedures for diagnosis such as in cardiac catheterization. Fluoroscopy can result in relatively high radiation doses, especially for complex interventional procedures that it needed to monitor radiation to reduce exposure. The purpose of this study is to determine the radiation doses for patients during cardiac catheterization exam and compare it with the permissible dose limits. The main parameters which are studied in this work are the time of exposure dose rate, x-ray techniques (milliamper. second), tube voltage (kilovolt) and Dose Area Product (DAP). Twenty-seven patients were included and  absorbed doses were measured and distributed according to Fluoroscopy (Fluo) time, mAs and Dose Area Product (DPA). It was found that the absorbed dose received by the patients has a  linear relationship with the Fluoroscopy time, mAs and DAP. Exposure dose rates were measured and compared with the maximum permissible dose (100 mGy/min), the estimated patient dose rate varied from (12-81.6) mGy/min) for 24 patients as a permissible dose in the safe side, and 3 patients exposed to higher values of the exposure dose rates ) over permissible dose) range (107.4-108) mGy/min
Creative Design of Decorative Additions in Fashion Design
Authors: Abed alganee hussen Salah Abed alganee , Hussien Faten Ali
Published: February 2021

The decorative additions were a distinctive part and a prominent place in fashion design, which produced variants in the context of the form of supplements, whose parts are associated with the design of the costume. The presence of decorative additions may be excessive and may be taken as a predominant form, depending on the creative level of the designer in relation to the physical composition of the addendum, its type, location and methods of showing it in the fashion design of women. "What is the role of decorative additions and their effectiveness in fashion design? Objective of the research: "Know the creative role of decorations additions by revealing the vocabulary of addition and modalities in the design of women's fashion for the fashion designer (Zuhair Murad). " The theoretical framework included: decorating in fashion design, adding decorating as a creative process.. The research followed the descriptive-analytical approach, and the sample of the research was chosen intentionally, represented at the level of show and methods of creative formation of decorative additions in fashion design. The research reached the most important results such as the applied structural designs within the structure of the costume, using the cuttings, the folds and the collars as an additive associated with the construction of the uniform, emerged as formative variables of the same cloth material. And the simplistic addition showed that decoration retain the base form of the uniform, while the other showed the existence of multiple and complex decorative materials, both showing the correlation of the shape of the content in the costume design.
Applying Data Governance Based on COBIT2019 Framework to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Thabit Thabit H. , Ishhadat Heba S. , Abdulrahman Omer T.
Published: February 2021

Organizations should employ information technology to enhance their market positions; accelerate their activities, and reduce costs which lead to achieving sustainability. The use of information technology can expose the data of organizations to technological risks; may weaken information security in the organization that prevents the organization from achieving its desired goals. So, this research aims to identify the most important concepts of data governance, sustainable development goals, and related information technology. It also aims to clarify the influence of data governance on achieving the sustainable development goals by applying COBIT2019 framework.
The researchers have designed a refereed questionnaire to collect data from the main 5 petroleum companies in Kurdistan region of Iraq then analyzed that data to test the hypotheses of this study.
The researchers conclude that applying COBIT2019 framework can enhance the data governance in the organizations and help in achieving the sustainable development goals in information technology environment. Moreover, the study recommends that there is a need to strengthen data governance mechanisms essential to achieve the sustainable development goals. This suggested framework can apparently enhance the information technology infrastructure.
Detection of opioid growth factor in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Authors: Taha Khamael Abdulla , Iqbal Mayada N. , Shalal Gheyath Abd Ali
Published: February 2021

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a recent prevalent central nervous system disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is assumed that it is an intermediate immune disorder in the central nervous system and is complex with incomplete etiology. Some research have confirmed that the Opioid growth factor(OGF), which was called chemically Enkephalin [Met5], is considered as a biomarker for the onset of MS. The purpose of this study was to look into the biomarker level of OGF and its correlation with  body mass index(BMI) among  patients with MS. A total number of 100 patients were diagnosed in two groups (54 early diagnosis of MS without treatment, 46 early diagnosis with treatment) according to McDonald criteria and 50 healthy control groups were included. All demographic data of the study samples  were recorded (age, gender), as well as  clinical data such as (BMI),and  level OGF(serum and saliva) estimated by ELISA method. The current study revealed that the   mean+SD of serum OGF in patients with multiple sclerosis for both groups(947.167 ± 134.262 ng/ml) was less concentrated than the control group (1046.642 ± 63.605 ng/ml) with a very large difference (P <0.01). While the mean concentration of OGF in saliva was (960.158 ± 91.684 ng/ml) for patients with multiple sclerosis (early diagnosis group without treatment  and the  treatment group), its concentration was higher than the control group (880.059 ± 87.700 ng/ml) with a large statistical significance (P <0.01). The current study showed  an important correlation between the body mass index and serum OGF level at (p = 0.022) in the early diagnosis group for multiple sclerosis patients with treatment,  , while in the early diagnosis group for multiple sclerosis patients without treatment, a very significant association was found between BMI and serum OGF level at (p = 0.009).   Interestingly, the current study showed that saliva biomarker (OGF) would be a good predictor for diagnosing MS.
Long-term outcomes of combined right thoracoscopic esophagectomy and laparotomy for esophageal cancer
Authors: Triệu Triều Dương ,   Hồ Hữu An, Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Lê Văn Quốc
Published: January 2021

Abstract

Introduction: To assess the long-term outcomes of combined right thoracoscopicesophagectomy and laparotomy for esophageal cancer.
Material and Methods: Prospective and retrospective study from Janury 2010 to December 2017 at 108 Military Central Hospital.
Results: Right thoracoscopicesogphagectomy combined with laparotomy was performed in 71 patients with esophageal cancer, included 17 patients with preoperative chemoradiotherapy. Mean age was 55,8 ± 8,3, all are male, Stage 0 was 4,2 %, stage I was14,1%, stage II 59,2%, stage III was 22,5%. A mean follow-up were 21,7 months, anastomosis stricture was 23,2%, local recurrence was 10,1%, metastasis was 24,6%. Over survival rate at 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 4-year survival were 79,7%, 62,3%, 52,3% and 43,6%, respectively.
Conclusion: Combined thoracoscopic esophagectomy and laparotomyfor esophageal cancer is effective, even minimally invasive procedure but assuse to follow the principles of treatment of cancer.

Keywords: Thoracosopic esophagectomy, esophageal cancer.
Investigation of In-Vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Tylophora Indica Leaves Against Haemonchus Contortus
Authors:   Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon (MS) India., Gurunath S Dhadde , Hanmant S Mali , Rohit B Sapate , Rohan R Vakhariya , Manoj M Nitalikar , Indrayani D Dr. Raut
Published: February 2021

In current study of natural antiparasiticin-vitroanthelmintic activity of methanolic extracts of Tylophoraindica leaves against Haemonchus contortusconducted. This study was conducted by preparing the plant extract in methanol by using maceration process. This methanolic extract of Tylophoraindica exhibited greater anthelminthic activity, thismethanolic extract resulted 100% mortality after 6 hours exposure at 50 mg/ml of concentration, the 90% of mortality shows after 6 hours exposure at the concentration of 25 mg/ml and 80% of mortality shows after exposure 6 hours at 12.5 mg/ml concentration. In the presence of albendazole (used as a reference standard drug)100 percent of worm mortality observed within 4 hours. After Post-exposureworm mortality was not found in phosphate buffer solution. Leading to the nature of phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids etc., the extract shows greater worm mortality operation.
Arbitration in international tax law: legal obstacles to agreeing
Authors: Popović Dejan , Ilić-Popov Gordana
Published: January 2021

Article 25 (5) of the OECD Model Convention contains a provision that defines the failure of the mutual agreement procedure to solve a dispute whether a person has been taxed in a manner that is not in accordance with the provisions of the Convention within two years as a deferred condition for activating the arbitration clause. The parties in arbitration are the Contracting States rather than the taxpayer who initiated it. Despite the advantages of the arbitration dispute resolution, numerous developing countries do not accept the arbitration clause stating that it would violate their fiscal sovereignty from two reasons. Firstly, the authors point out that relying on the „baseball arbitration“ would diminish the relevance of the objection that arbitration jeopardises administrative independence. Secondly, the objection that the state cannot renounce its right to tax is also untenable since it overlooks the difference between the state’s sovereign inalienable right to introduce tax and its right to collect a disputed amount. Neither remaining two constitutional-law arguments are valid. From the point of view of the rule of law principle, there is no justification to confine arbitration only to the issues concerning the interpretation of facts. From the point of view of the principle of equality, the constitutional courts will not require symmetrical access to arbitration in domestic tax disputes since they tend to interpret this principle in the manner that it applies to the persons in the same or similar legal situations – namely, to those who meet the requirements for arbitration stipulated in a tax treaty. The authors conclude that Serbia should reassess its negative attitude on tax arbitration, which will make it easier for her to deal with the obligation emerging in the accession negotiations to adopt the EU Arbitration Convention as a part of the acquis.
Abuse of trust in the economy – (un)successful attempt of modernizing criminal law
Authors: Lukić Natalija , Lepetić Jelena
Published: January 2021

In this paper the authors analyse abuse of trust in the economy, a criminal offence recently introduced into Serbian criminal law legislature. Taking into account the relevant provisions of laws in regards to companies, the authors refer to the scope of application of this crime and thoroughly explain categories of persons that may be considered representatives and trustees as perpetrators. The authors conclude that this criminal offence is imprecisely defined, considering the fact that the criminal law legislator does not prescribe the action of crime. Therefore, they suggest that this element of criminal offence should include abuse of representative powers and breach of duties to companies. Finally, the authors devote attention to the consent of the injured in relation to this criminal offence and to high-risk activities which, under certain conditions, may also exclude the existence of this criminal offence.
KARAKTERISTIKEKSTRAK AIR DAUN PUGUNTANO [Curanga fel-terrae (Lour.) Merr.] YANG BERPOTENSI SEBAGAI ANTELMINTIK
Authors: Patilaya Popi , Husori Dadang Irfan
Published: January 2021

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the characteristics of the water extract of leaves puguntano (Curanga fel-terrae (Lour.) Merr.) Using spectroscopic methods and phytochemical screening.METHODOLOGY: phytochemical screening performed to analyze compounds alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, anthraquinone glycosides, saponins, tannins, cyanogenic glycosides, and triterpenoids / steroids. Analyses were performed using FTIR spectrophotometer (Shimadzu) with IR Solution software. The wavelength is set at 4000 – 400 cm-1 with a resolution of 4 cm-1 and 16 scanner.RESULTS: Puguntano leaf water extract contains flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, tannins, steroids, and terpenoids. Infrared spectrum of puguntano leaf aqueous extract showed a O – H fuctional group at 3313.71 cm-1, C – H at 2974.23 and 2881.65 cm-1, C = C at 1689.65 and 1597.06 cm-1, C – O at 1265.30 and 1076.28 cm-1 and group C – H aromatics at 813.96 cm-1 in the fingerprint region
UJI AKTIVITAS EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN ALPUKAT (Persea americana Mill.) TERHADAP PENYEMBUHAN LUKA BAKAR PADA PUNGGUNG MENCIT PUTIH JANTAN (Mus musculus)
Authors: Sentat Triswanto , Permatasari Rizki
Published: January 2021

Activity Assay of avocado leaf (Persea americana Mill.) ethanol extract on burn healing at back skin of white male mice (Mus musculus) aims to determine the best concentration of avocado leaf ethanol extract to healing burn on back skin of mice. Extract of avocado leaf obtained by maceration method using ethanol 70%. Burn made by soldering iron modified with square plate (size 1 x 1 cm2), during 2 seconds contact at the skin and make the skin formed blister. Observation of the burn area was doing daily for 14 days, and also the treatment with the 3 concentrations extract variation (20%,35%, and 50%), negative control and positive control. Result of research show that all avocado leaf ethanol extract in concentrations 20%, 35% and 50% have good activity in burn healing, from first day until 14th day they showed percentage of burn recovering successively equal to 86%, 88% and 90%. Negative control showed that process healing of burn was very tardy, only has percentage of burn recovering equal to 32,67% on 14th day, while positive control showed 100% burn healing on 11st day. The best concentration of  avocado leaf ethanol extract on healing burn is 50% with 90% burn healing
DOSIS OPTIMUM BIJI KELOR (Moringa seed) DALAM MENURUNKAN KEKERUHAN (Turbidity) AIR SUNGAI BETAPUS DI KELURAHAN SEMPAJA UTARA KOTA SAMARINDA
Authors: Wahyuni Marjan
Published: January 2021

Water is used as daily necessities which must meet the standards of raw water for drinking water, household, and other – other. As in the waters of the North Sempaja Betapus Sub District of North Samarinda territory that location is dihulu Karangmumus River. Physically the water is cloudy, colored and contains organic / inorganic. The aim of this study was to determine the optimum dose of moringa seed in reducing turbidity (Turbidity) Water Betapus River in the Village of North Sempaja Samarinda.This research is a quasi-experimental (Quasi Experiment) or the design of a series of time (Time Series Design) which make measurements before and after affixing moringa seeds with sampling methods Grab Sample for 1 day. This experiment uses a method to purify raw water Jartest Betapus River by adding powdered moringa seeds (Moringan oleifera) into 1 liter of water by varying the dose of 0.5 g / L, 1.0 g / L, 1.5 g / L, and 2.0 g / L. Results of research conducted on Betapus River water showed that the level of turbidity (Turbidity) amounted to 79.1 NTU with a pH of 6.8, so it is said to be ineligible clean water turbidity according Permenkes RI 416 / Menkes / Per / IX / 1990, namely that allowed 25 NTU. After affixing moringa seeds with a variety of different doses, the results showed as follows: the dose of 0.5 g / L = 4.52 NTU; a dose of 1.0 g / L = 7.76 NTU; dose of 1.5 g / L = 9.14 NTU, and a dose of 2.0 g / L = 8.51 NTU. The optimum dose range moringa seeds needed at River raw water Betapus = 0.5 g / L with a percentage of 94.28%. For people who use the river water as the need for clean water for toilets (Bath Wash Case) and so on, you should do a simple treatment with Moringa seed powder according affixing the optimum dose prescribed to reduce levels of turbidity (Turbidity) in water.
UJI EFEKTIVITAS ANTHELMINTIK EKSTRAK RIMPANG BANGLE (Zingiber purpureum Roxb.) TERHADAP CACING Ascaridia galli SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Susanti Yanthi , Astuti Indri , Astuti Ade Ari Dwi
Published: January 2021

The research was conducted to observe anthelmintic efficacy on rhizome extract bangle against Ascaridia galli by in vitro procedure. Experimental study was conducted, with samples rhizomes bangle powder and  maceration method in three concentrations of 2%, 4% and 8%. The experimental animals used is Ascaridia galli with NaCl 0.9% as negative control and a pyrantel pamoate suspension as positive control with concentrations of 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6%. The study was conducted in July 2014 at the Laboratory on IKIFA Academy of Pharmacy. The data analysis used is a probit analysis. Results of Research was rhizome extract bangle (Zingiber purpureum Roxb.) having as anthelmintic efficacy against Ascaridia galli with LC50 2.29% and LT50 in 4 hours 3 minutes 18 seconds
GAMBARAN INTERAKSI OBAT HIPOGLIKEMIK ORAL (OHO) DENGAN OBAT LAIN PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS (DM) TIPE II DI APOTEK IMPHI PERIODE OKTOBER 2014 SAMPAI MARET 2015
Authors: Meryta Aries , Efrilia Mega , Chandra Pra Panca Bayu
Published: January 2021

Increasing complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) have tendency to amount of drug use, which can increase the risk of drug interaction. Drug interaction is a situation arising of administrations more than one drug at the same time that effects each drug can be interfere each other and or both are mutually and or undesirable side effect may a rise which could potentially harm and or doesn’t give clinically significant effect. This research aims to determinate the potential interactions and mechanisms of drug interactions and impacts based on the severity of the effect of therapy in patients type II of diabetes mellitus (DM) at Imphi’s Pharmacy in the period October 2014 until March 2015. The research used descriptive evaluative and retrospective method based on recipe sheets. Data analysis have done by screening of drug interaction and using drug interaction from software lexicomp and drug interaction stockley. The results showed that there are 28 recipe sheets (16,37%) from 171 recipe sheets of 110 patients that potentially occur pharmacodynamic mechanism of drug interaction with as many as 36 events (64,29%) as well as the mechanisms of drug interaction based on the severity of the effect of moderate kind of therapy as much as 40 events