bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FAILURE SIMULATION OF ELEMENTS OF THE CITY ELECTRIC NETWORK (10 KV) BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE PRAVOBEREZHNIY DISTRICT OF THE IRKUTSK CITY
Authors:   Irkutsk State Agricultural University named after A.A. Yezhevskiy, Ivanyo Ya.M. , Naumov I.V. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical  University, Polkovskaya M.N. ,   Irkutsk State Agricultural University named after A.A. Yezhevskiy
Published: October 2021

The paper presents mathematical models for probabil-istic evaluation and forecasting of emergency shutdowns in electric networks by the example of the Pravoberezhniy District of the Irkutsk City from 2008 through 2017. At the first stage, the autocorrelation function of the parameter series is determined to estimate its randomness. According to the calculated statistical parameters and the consent criteria, a number of equipmentfailures may be described by a three-parameter gamma distribution. A method of two-level identification of extreme (maximum and minimum) values of the parameter under study is proposed; accord-ing to this method, a significant polynomial trend is ob-tained for predicting the largest number of failures. The evaluation of the presence of trends based on monthly data showed that polynomial and power trends may be used to predict failures on electric networks. At the same time, sig-nificant trends were identifiedonly for January, February, May and December. At the next stage, trend-seasonal models are constructed; the least squares method is used to calculate their components. According to the obtained seasonality indices, the greatest increase in emergency shutdowns takes place in April and July, and a decrease -in February and March. On the basis of the correlation-regression model, factor models of failures of electrical network elements and the accumulated average daily tem-peratures for months and time are constructed. Linear and nonlinear models with and without trends are obtained. To evaluate the accuracy of the forecasts of the obtained models, the results of the retrospective forecast for 2017 were compared with the actual values. According to the resultsobtained for predicting failures on electric networks in February, June, July and September, the best result is shown by a trend-seasonal model, in May -a polynomial trend, in November -a factorial one taking into account time, in March, May and October-a nonlinear regression equation, and in December -a power trend. There are no qualitative forecast models for the months of January, April, and August. In this regard, the values of emergency shut-downs on these months may be estimated using a proba-bilistic model.
INFLUENCE OF BASIC TILLAGE TECHNIQUES ON WEED INFESTATION OF A LINK OF CROP ROTATION CROWN FLAX –WINTER WHEAT –FOXTAIL MILLET IN STUBBLE –FIELD PEA
Authors:   Agrarno-promyshlennaya kompaniya Kuban-Agro, Polous V.S. , Osaulenko S.N. ,   Stavropol State Agricultural University, Beliy A.I. ,   Kuban StateAgricultural University
Published: October 2021

Currently, in practical agriculture, the role of resource-saving technologies for direct sowing of field crops in-creases; they produce positive results under the correct system of weed control only. To solve this problem, the research in various regions is required. Taking this into account, in the central zone of the Krasnodar Region from 2013 through 2018, we studied the effect of plowing (22-24 cm), surface tillage (6-8 cm) and zero tillage (direct seeding) on weeds after harvesting in the crops of crown flax, winter wheat, foxtail millet in stubble, and field pea. It was found that decreased tillage depth increased the ger-mination of annual weeds in the summer and autumn 1.7-2.9 times higher than after plowing (117 pcs per m2); and before herbicide application on growing crops 1.5-1.9 times higher than in the control (183 pcs m2). The applica-tion of the recommended preparations reduced the weed infestation by harvesting to 5.0-28.0 pcs m2. The applica-tion of fertilizers and chemicals ensured the effectiveness of the trial crops. Under zero tillage, the contingent net income of a crop rotation link made 58.6 thousand rubles ha; the crop yields were as following: crown flax -1.70 t ha, winter wheat -6.05 t ha, foxtail millet in stubble-0.50 t ha, field pea -3.62 t ha, although the yields turned out to be lower by 8%, 7%, 0%, 4%, respectively, than after plowing.
EVALUATION OF THE GROWING CONDITIONS OF SEA-BUCKTHORN PLANTATIONS UNDER INUNDATIVE IRRIGATION
Authors:   Altai State Agricultural University, Makarychev S.V.
Published: October 2021

Sea-buckthorn grows well on slope lands that are high-ly drained and lack stagnant water. The optimum soil mois-ture content for sea-buckthorn corresponds to 70% of the lowest moisture capacity. Under continuous soil moisture deficit, the leaf surface area decreased, the fruits were poorly set as a result of ovary drop during the first half of the growing season, and berry size decreased. In this re-gard, the study of the water regime of the soil under sea-buckthorn plantations the possibility of its regulation re-mained quite topical. The available moisture in the humus horizons of chernozem in May 2004 corresponded to a satisfactory level. At the end of summer, the moisture con-tent of the chernozem decreased to unsatisfactory state. As a result, the plants experienced water deprivation throughout the growing season. Naturally, the need arose for irrigation, especially in June and August with irrigation rates of 490 and 280 t per m3, respectively. In the underly-ing horizons, the soil moisture deficit was weaker. In the humus horizons, the available moisture in the chernozem in the middle of the slope did not differ much from the mois-ture content at its top. At the same time, in the transitional BC layer in the second half of summer, the available mois-ture content was significantly higher. This difference was also found in the parent rock. In the lower part of theslope, the one-meter soil layer contained a greater amount of moisture which contributed to the decrease of its deficit during the entire growing season. This was especially no-ticeable in the illuvial horizon and parent rock. In the sec-ond half of summer,the available moisture content here remained higher than in the upper slope sites. In conclu-sion, it should be noted that only humus-accumulative hori-zons A (arable) + AB needed irrigation with different irriga-tion rates depending on the location of the sea-buckthorn plantations on the slope and their growth features.
《臺灣蕃人事情》報告與日治初期官方原住民教育政策的形成
Authors: 張耀宗 張耀宗
Published: October 2021

本文主要目的在於從《臺灣蕃人事情》報告，來看日治初期官方原住民教育政策之形成。《臺灣蕃人事情》是民政部事務囑託伊能嘉矩和粟野傳之丞呈給民政長官後藤新平的覆命書，此覆命書係為實施蕃人教育預作準備。本書大部分內容由人類學調查所組成，可作為從人類學的角度看待教育的特殊視角。在蕃人教育措施準備上，覆命書中提及針對各族原住民「開化發達」的程度不同，給予適當之教育措施。對照日本總督府隨後原住民教育政策之發展，覆命書確實有其若合符節之處，也有差異之處。會有差異之處的原因，在於殖產部門所管轄的原住民區域，發展出與文教部門不同的原住民教育措施。

 

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the relation between the formation of the official indigenous education policy in the early period of Japanese colony and the report “The History and Custom of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples ". “The History and Custom of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples “was the official report for the Chief of the Civil Affairs, Goto Shinpei, by two officials of Department of Civil Affairs, Ino　Kanori and Suo Chuanji. The purpose of survey was the preparations for educating indigenous peoples. Most part of this report was based on field study, which could help to see education from an anthropological perspective. For establishing an education system for indigenous peoples, it divided to the different levels of civilization of each different ethnic group of indigenous peoples, and then gave each an appropriate education. Comparing the subsequent development of the indigenous education system that Taiwan Governor’s Office of Japanese initiated, it found there were some similarity and difference between the official report and the practical policy. The reason for the difference based on the development of indigenous educational policy that was different from the educational unit in the indigenous areas under the jurisdiction of the developmental department.

 
Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Environmental Performance: An empirical study of manufacturing industry in Vietnam
Authors: Phuoc Nguyen Van  , Ahmad Estalia  , Gina Razacova
Published: October 2021

The green supply chain idea has now been implemented and incorporated into production and operations management. Managers and practitioners are interested in green legislation and concepts while selecting suppliers and organizations. A green supplier, green innovation, environmental performance practices in Vietnam’s manufacturing industry are all examined in this study. This is a descriptive research using correlation and structural equation modeling. Management and specialists from many Vietnamese provinces were chosen as study subjects. Study instruments included a questionnaire and Smart-PLS. The results of data analysis demonstrate a positive and signiﬁcant association between a green supplier, green innovations, and environmental performance of an organization, as well as a negative yet signiﬁcant relationship. Green innovation and environmental performance have a strong positive association, as does environmental performance and competitive advantage.
Contrapuntos feministas en el debate ético y sus posibilidades para el Trabajo Social
Authors: Cubillos Almendra Javiera , Zarallo Valdés Carlo
Published: October 2021

Desde que Lena Dominelli y Eileen McLeod publicaron el libro Trabajo social feminista (1989/1999), se abre una puerta de reflexión disciplinar que cuestiona el confinamiento del feminismo –como perspectiva crítica— de la práctica profesional del trabajo social. Dicha discusión, aún se encuentra en proceso de exploración y desarrollo. En este contexto, la intención del artículo es explorar en las reflexiones teóricas de la llamada ética feminista y algunas de sus utilidades para el ejercicio de la profesión. Específicamente, nos proponemos abordar tres críticas desde la teoría feminista a las teorías éticas deontológicas, las que derivan en tres propuestas para avanzar en una ética situada. A partir de los aspectos abordados, proponemos algunas reflexiones sobre cómo podríamos tensionar la práctica de trabajadoras/es sociales, en miras a concebir prácticas profesionales y disciplinares emancipadoras, que nos permitan cuestionar las dicotomías que han caracterizado el pensamiento moderno, incluida la dicotomía “interventor/a-intervenida/o”.
EFFECTS OF ALTITUDE ON SEEDS GERMINATION AND LUMINOSITY LEVELS ON THE VEGETATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi
Authors: Barbado Norma , Remor Marcelo Bevilacqua , Gomes Patrícia Pereira , Rúbio Fernanda , De Oliveira Rodrigo , Klosowski Élcio Silvério
Published: October 2021

Schinus terebinthifolius is a pioneer species of the Atlantic Forest. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the germination process of S. terebinthifolius seeds collected in four sites with different altitudes (São Francisco do Sul/SC, 2.53 m; Foz do Iguaçu/PR, 176.67 m; Maringá/PR, 458.00 m; Guarapuava/PR, 1,048.70 m) and their initial development under four luminosity levels. For the germination test, we used the completely randomized experimental design with 12 repetitions with 50 seeds per treatment. The seedlings were subjected to the luminosity levels of 50, 60, 70, and 100%. A triple factorial scheme, with four levels in each factor (43), was used to evaluate the seed collection site, luminosity, and seedling’s development period. Principal components analysis was applied to the correlation matrix in the set of response variables emerging from the treatments. Seeds collected in São Francisco do Sul/SC presented higher vigor, and better germination speed index (GSI), development of the primary root and aerial part length. However, they also presented the worst result for the vegetative growth of seedlings subjected to a luminosity of 50%. Seeds collected in Maringá/PR presented a lower germination percentage and GSI. Still, they obtained the better results for vegetative development of seedlings subjected to a luminosity of 70%. This study confirmed that S. terebinthifolius seedlings, when exposed to luminosity higher than 60%, present better adaptation and development. Nonetheless, further studies about altitude and management are required to foster the recovery of degraded areas.
ANATOMY AND DRYING OF WOOD OF FOUR SPECIES FROM AN AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM
Authors: Eloy Elder , Trevisan Rômulo , Piecha Tainara Dos Santos , Fontoura Magda Rosa , Dalla Costa Henrique Webber , Caron Braulio Otomar
Published: October 2021

Drying is an important process in the generation of wood products, as it increases the quality of the final products; however, it is influenced by various anatomical characteristics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of anatomy on the drying of wood of Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill × Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. Blake (hybrid), and Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake trees from an agroforestry system. Three trees aged 9 years were sampled for each species. The trees were removed from the study region when their diameter at breast height (DBH) was 1.30 m from the ground. Blocks were made with dimensions of 5.0 × 5.0 × 15.0 cm for the evaluation of oven drying and 1.5 × 1.5 × 2.0 cm for anatomical features. S. parahyba has the highest value of fiber diameter (35.1 µm) and lumen diameter (27.6 µm), whereas P. dubium had the highest value of cell wall thickness (6.8 µm). The average equilibrium moisture content was 10.98% after 40 days of drying. The anatomy of the wood influenced the drying of the four species intensity, which was related to humidity during all periods. The anatomical parameters that most influenced drying were fiber diameter (Pearson correlation coefficient: 0.77), lumen diameter (0.76), and fiber cell wall thickness (0.73); the higher the values, the greater was the drying intensity.
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF CURITIBA PRISMATICA (D. LEGRAND) SALYWON & LANDRUM: AN ENDEMIC ARAUCARIA FOREST SPECIES
Authors: Silva Richeliel Albert Rodrigues , Watzlawick Luciano Farinha , Koehler Henrique Soares , Vieira Fábio De Almeida , Lucas Fernanda Moura Fonseca , Das Chagas Kyvia Pontes Teixeira
Published: October 2021

With the occurrence of intensive climate change, there is a risk of irreversible damage to global biodiversity, resulting in reduction of geographical distribution and species extinction. The objective of this study was to evaluate the current distribution and the future projection of the areas of occurrence of Curitiba prismatica. Current occurrence data accessed in the SpeciesLink database and scientific studies were collected, which were correlated with the bioclimatic data available in WorldClim, for the current and future periods (2070), in the optimistic (RCP 4.5) and pessimistic scenarios (RCP 8.5) of the HadGEM2-ES model. In the current scenario, a species presents suitability restricted to mixed ombrophilous forest (MOF), with limited distribution to the center-south of the state of Paraná and the north of the state of Santa Catarina. For the future, there were reductions in the areas of climatic susceptibility for the species, both in the optimistic and pessimistic scenarios. In the RCP 4.5 scenario, the predictive reduction was found in the midwest region of Paraná, unlike the RCP 8.5 scenario, which showed a low reduction in this region. Therefore, in the future, areas with high suitability will tend to contract, but restricted to the regions of the first and second plateau of Paraná and the north of Santa Catarina. In this sense, these areas are indicated for commercial planting and in situ and ex situ conservation of the species.
EVALUATION OF FOREST FIRES IN PARANÁ IN 2018 AND 2019
Authors: Zamproni Kendra , Ferreira Heitor Renan , Batista Antonio Carlos
Published: October 2021

Forest fires represent significant environmental, economic, and social damage in many countries. Historical knowledge of their characteristics aids in making preventive decisions, as well as fighting forest fires. However, the general data of fires in Paraná are outdated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the forest fires in the state of Paraná in 2018 and 2019, surveying the following information: municipality and region affected; month and day of occurrence; and vegetation type. To this end, data obtained from the Paraná Fire Department through the SysBMNew-CCB platform were analyzed. The fire density by region was verified and compared through cluster analysis. Compared to the previous year, 2019 showed a 42.25% increase in the number of fires. In both years, most forest fires occurred in the North-central region, followed by the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba. The municipality of Curitiba recorded the highest number of fires in both years. According to the Fire Department classification, the vegetation type most affected by the fires was vacant lots. From the data obtained, we verified the need for environmental education measures aimed at the prevention of fires in vacant lots. Further research is recommended so that a profile of forest fires can be traced in the state and thus base prevention and control measures.
The Role of Multimedia in Concept Learning from the Parents’ Perspective
Authors: BAŞAR Tarık , ELYILDIRIM Eda
Published: October 2021

During the period of the pandemic in particular, children who are not able to leave their homes have been spending more time using multimedia devices. This research was carried out in order to determine the role of multimedia in preschool children's concept learning, as expressed by their parents. For this purpose, the research was designed qualitatively, and the case study model was used. The study's working group consisted of 21 parents living in seven different geographical regions of Turkey. The parents were determined using the maximum variation sampling method. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool in the research. The content analysis technique was used to analyze the data obtained in the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the multimedia devices that children spent most time on were televisions, smartphones and tablets. Children preferred to use multimedia mostly for fun and games. The vast majority of parents thought that adult supervision was needed when children spent time using multimedia devices. In the research, the benefit of multimedia use that the parents most emphasized was concept learning. According to the parents, their children learned many basic concepts through accessing multimedia content. Parents also expressed their opinion that the multimedia content and apps contributing most to the children's concept learning were animated cartoons, YouTube and digital games. As a result of the research, it can be said that technological devices that offer children multimedia content positively affect children’s learning of basic concepts.
Q- ABSORPTION RA TIO AND SIMULTANEOUS EQ UATION SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF FENBENDAZOLE AND NICLOSAMIDE IN PURE DRUG AND PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS
Authors: Shah U , Gandhi A. ,   Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT University At Changa, Anand - 388 421, Gujarat, India.
Published: October 2021

Two simple, accurate, sensitive and economical spectrophotometric methods have been developed and subsequently validated for determination of fenbendazole (FEN) and niclosamide (NIC) in bulk and pharmaceutical formulation. For the simultaneous equation method, the estimation of FEN and NIC was carried out at 227nm (λmax of FEN) and 332nm (λmax of NIC), respectively. For Q - absorption ratio method, estimation of FEN was carried out at 227nm (λmax of FEN) and of NIC at 306 nm (isobestic point of both drugs). Calibration curves of FEN and NIC were found to be linear in the concentration ranges of 3-9 ?g/mL and 10-30 ?g/mL, respectively, with their correlation coefficient values (r2 ) being more than 0.995. In the precision study, the % RSD value was found within limits (RSD < 2%). The percentage recovery at various concentration levels varied from 99.81 to 100 % for FEN and 99.86 to 100 % for NIC confirming that the projected methods are termed as an accurate and it can be applied successfully for the simultaneous estimation of FEN and NIC in pure and pharmaceutical dosage form.
Message from the Editor-in-Chief
Authors: Harrington Ingrid
Published: October 2021

Message from the Editor-in-Chief
Role of CAPE and CINE in modulating the convective activities during April over India
Authors: SRIVASTAVA A. K. , RAY K. C. SINHA
Published: October 2021

During the month of April, except over northwest India, where rain is normally associated with the intrusion of midlatitudinal westerly systems in the form of western disturbances, other parts of the country receive rain due to enhancement of convective activities in the form of thundershowers, occurring over many parts of the country. The role of Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) and Convective Inhibition Energy (CINE) were studied for the occurrence of more convective activities in the month of April 1997 compared to other years. The results reveal that larger values of CAPE and smaller values of CINE in April 1997 over various parts of India compared to other years were responsible for more convective activities and consequently appreciable fall in temperature in April 1997.
Ocimum gratissimum essential oil improved the health, innate immunity and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila infection in Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul, Silva Leonardo Augusto da , Pilarski Fabiana ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Chaves Francisco Celio Maia ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Chagas Edsandra Campos ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Fernandes Carlos Eurico ,   Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso de Sul, Libanori Maria Clara Miguel ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Pereira Scheila Anelise ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Martins Maurício Laterça ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Campos Cristiane Meldau de ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Published: October 2021

The essential oil of alfavaca (Ocimum gratissimum) contains important compounds, such as 1.8-cineol and eugenol. This study evaluated the effects of diets containing alfavaca essential oil on the zootechnical performance, plasma glucose, leukocyte respiratory activity, haematology, and intestinal histomorphometry in “cachara” (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum) challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila. A total of 300 juvenile fish, with an average total length of 14.98 ± 0.28 cm and average weight of 18.84 ± 1.22 g, distributed in 20 tanks of 80 L, were fed twice a day with a diet containing essential oil at 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5% or without its inclusion in five replicates. After 45 days, blood collection and mid-intestinal bowel were sampled, before a challenge with Aeromonas hydrophila was performed. The fish supplemented with 1.0% of essential oil presented better weight gain, mean corpuscular volume, concentration of thrombotic and neutrophils, respiratory activity of leukocytes, and height of villi (p < 0.05) when compared to other groups. The cumulative mortality response was lower for fish fed 1.5% essential oil of alfavaca diets. Thus, the use of alfavaca essential oil is recommended in the diet of cachara catfish (P. reticulatum) at the level of up to 1.0% for 45 days for improvements in the zootechnical, haematological, and intestinal histomorphometric parameters.
Carcass and beef quality of crossbred cattle fed increasing linseed oil levels
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Acre, Rosa Bruna Laurindo , Oliveira Emanuel Almeida de ,   De Heus Nutrição Animal, Henrique Wignez ,   Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Pivaro Thiago Martins ,   Cargill/Nutron, Mota Diego Azevedo ,   Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Messias Cassio Toledo ,   Universidade Federal do Acre, Marchi Patrícia Gelli Feres de ,   Universidade Federal do Acre, Silva Lidianne Assis ,   Universidade Federal do Acre, Araújo Danielle Saldanha de Souza ,   Universidade Federal do Acre
Published: October 2021

Strategies to improve beef nutritional value, mainly fatty acid composition, have been a major goal for the scientific community. The use of different oil contents, mostly those rich in unsaturated fatty acids, can be interesting for cost reduction, as well as cattle performance and meat quality improvements. This study assessed the influence of diets containing increasing linseed oil levels (1.0, 3.8, and 5.2% DM) on performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of feedlot-finished Nellore x Canchim steers and heifers. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design and arranged in a mixed 3 x 2 factorial scheme. Increasing oil levels linearly decreased dry matter intake (DMI) (P < 0.05) and hence improved feed efficiency (P < 0.05), regardless of sexual condition. A beneficial effect of increasing the inclusion of linseed oil was the reduction DMI. Steers had a higher weight at slaughter (P < 0.05) and heifers had greater backfat thickness (P < 0.05). The concentrations of most fatty acids were changed by the linseed oil levels studied (P < 0.05). Dietary inclusion of linseed oil improved beef quality by reducing (P < 0.05) the n-6:n-3 ratio by 1.3 points per percentage point increase in linseed oil level in the finishing diet of both sexes.
PENGARUH PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL BEBENTENGAN TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN ATLETIK SPRINT
Authors: Ahmad Yanuar Syauki
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh permainan tradisional bebentengan terhadap pembelajaran atletik sprint. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian studi literatur yang terdiri dari beberapa sumber seperti sumber primer dan sumber sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan peneliti berupa analisa sumber-sumber yang relevan berupa jurnal maupun buku, maka peneliti menemukan bahwa permainan tradisional bebentengan dapat meningkatkan pemebelajaran atletik sprint. Pernyataan ini didukung oleh berbagai penelitian terdahulu yang memperoleh peningkatan pembelajaran atletik sprint ketika menerapkan permainan tradisional bebentengan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran didapatkan bahwa permainan tradisional bebentengan dapat meningkatkan pembelajaran atletik sprint.
THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LITERATURE, HUMAN RESOURCES COMPETENCE AND THE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN MSMES IN LHOKSEUMAWE CITY
Authors: Anwar Khairil , F Farhani , Saifannur Andri , A Aswati
Published: October 2021

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia are one of the priorities in national economic development. MSMEs provide the largest contribution to the trade sector as much as 46.17% with a workforce distribution of 31.81% which is one of the economic drivers of the people and supporters of the Indonesian economy. In business, decision making must be rational and based on available information. This shows that the importance of the level of knowledge related to information as well as qualified human resources to make good decisions. This research design is descriptive and quantitative. This research was conducted at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises which are active in Lhokseumawe City. Statistical analysis shows that financial literacy, human resource competence and information technology have a significant effect on the financial management of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Lhokseumawe City. The results of this study provide useful information and valuable insights for MSMEs and can find out the magnitude of the role of financial literacy, human resource competence, technology and financial management in maintaining or developing a business, so as to increase innovation and be proactive in managing MSMEs so that they are able to face competition.
EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND LEVERAGE ON COMPANY VALUE WITH PROFITABILITY AS MODERATING VARIABLES
Authors: Nur Ilham Rico , Sumatrani Saragih Majied , Saifannur Andri
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine how the influence of working capital management and leverage on firm value with profitability as a moderating variable. The research method used is quantitative data method. 1) Working Capital Management variable has a positive and significant effect on Firm Value. 2) Leverage variable has no significant effect on firm value. 3) Working Capital Management and Leverage variables have no simultaneous significant effect on Firm Value. 4)Profitability variable is a moderator variable that affects the relationship between Working Capital Management and Firm Value. 5) Profitability variable is not a moderator variable that can moderate the relationship between Leverage and Firm Value.Company value can be used as the basis for making investment decisions because this aspect measures the ability of the company's assets to generate a return on investment made in the company's asset instruments.
Calyceal diverticular stones: Does the insistence on less invasive technique keep the patient away from a major complication?
Authors: EREN Murat Tugrul , OZVERI Hakan
Published: October 2021

Calyceal diverticular stones are rare clinical entities without a clearly defined consensus on the treatment. Treatment indicationsinclude recurrent urinary tract infections, chronic pain and renal impairment. Treatment modality of surgical approach is usuallybased on the location of calyceal diverticulum.A 23-year-old woman was presented with a calyceal diverticular stone of 16.5 mm. Her medical history revealed multiple urinary tractinfections caused by extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli of which the stone was predicted to be thereason. The patient was treated ureterorenoscopically, a decision of which was taken intra-operatively.In conclusion, insisting on performing nephroscopy following an intra-operative retrograde pyelography revealed no apparentostium which could be interpreted as ureterorenoscopic retriaval would fail and development of postoperative bacteremia despite allprecautions taken pre-and intra-operatively were two lessons indicating that all efforts must be exercised to reach the most minimalinvasive method for the treatment of calyceal diverticular stones.
EEG NEUROFEEDBACK IN THE TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTIONS AFTER THE INFECTION OF SARS-COV-2 AND LONG COVID-19
Authors: Łuckoś Maria , Cielebąk Ksenia , Kamiński Paweł
Published: October 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is likely to have long-term mental health effects on individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 can see a range of long-term side effects. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of neurotherapy (EEG neurofeedback and goal-oriented cognitive training) in the treatment of neurocognitive dysfunctions in a patient after the infection of SARS-CoV-2 and the long long-term side effects after the contraction of COVID-19.

The 48-year-old woman ZR, an accountant by profession, an employee of the administration of the Municipal Board of Municipal Resources, fell ill on October 13, 2020. The disease began with very severe burning headache, eyeballs pain, muscle aches. Ten days later more symptoms joined: loss of smell (anosmia) and loss of taste (ageusia), hearing disorders, shortness of breath and chest pains. The symptoms were associated with SARS-CoV-2 coron- avirus infection confirmed by an rt-PCR genetic test. Brain MRI with intravenous paramagnetic contrast medium injection did not show either lesions of acute microischemic significance or areas of pathological enhancement after paramagnetic contrast medium ad- ministration. The patient was treated at home. In mid-November 2020, about a month after the infection of SARS-CoV-2 and con- tracting NeuroCOVID-19, neurocognitive impairment developed and after half a year she was deteriorating and not able to live in- dependently in society because of her condition. She called her problem "brain fog", and was referred for further diagnosis and therapy to the Reintegration and Training Center of the Polish Neuropsychological Society. We diagnosed a range of long-term side effects and introduced neurotherapy (EEG neurofeedback and goal-oriented cognitive training) in the treatment of neurocognitive dysfunctions. It was found that almost all the long-term side effects were reduced in magnitude. The patient improved and she was able to return to work.

EEG neurofeedback and goal-oriented cognitive training might be helpful in the reduction of neurocognitive dysfunctions in patients following the infection of SARS-CoV-2 and long-term side effects after the contraction of COVID-19.
Evaluation of Lateral and Axial Deformation for Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) Tunnel Construction Using 3 Dimension Finite Element Method
Authors: Aldiamar Fahmi , Irsyam Masyhur , Hutapea Bigman , Susila Endra , Nazir Ramli
Published: October 2021

Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta (MRTJ) phase 1 tunnel construction using the earth pressure balance method has been completed and surface settlement and lateral displacement data according to elevation and inclinometer readings has been collected to evaluate the effect of tunnel’s construction on surrounding infrastructure. Soil stratification along the research area, defined according to boring logs and soil parameters for the hardening soil model (HSM) and the soft soil model (SSM), was determined by optimization of stress-strain curve fitting between CU triaxial test, consolidation test and soil test models in the Plaxis 3D software. Evaluation of the result of surface settlement measurements using an automatic digital level combined with geodetic GPS for elevation and position control points showed that the displacement behavior was affected by vehicle load and stiffness of the pavement. Lateral displacement measurements using inclinometers give a more accurate result since they are placed on the soil and external influences are smaller than surface settlement measurement. The result of 3D finite element modeling showed that surface settlement and lateral displacement during TBM construction can be predicted using HSM with 2% contraction. SSM and the closed-form solutions of Loganathan and Poulos are unable to provide a good result compared to the actual displacement from measurements.
Patient-Centred Point-of-Care Testing: A Life-Changing Technology for Remote Primary Care
Authors: Spaeth Brooke , Matthews Susan , Shephard Mark
Published: October 2021

Point-of-care (POC) testing has proven to be a life-changing and transformational technology for patients with acute, chronic, and infectious diseases who live in regional and remote Australia. This technology facilitates patient-centred test results, of equivalent laboratory quality, that are rapidly available to inform clinical and public health decisions with immediate impact on case management. Traditionally, POC testing in high-middle income countries has been most widely used in tertiary or acute care settings to provide rapid diagnostic results for emergency departments, intensive care units, operating theatres and outpatient clinics. However, in low-middle income countries, POC tests are commonly used during antenatal and perinatal care for infectious disease detection, such as Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or syphilis, where laboratory services are too expensive, inaccessible, or non-existent. Similarly, the application of POC testing in primary care settings in Australia offers improved healthcare benefits to geographically isolated regional and remote communities, where access to laboratory-based pathology testing is poor and the burden of disease is high. Evidence-based data from research in established primary care POC testing networks for acute chronic, and infectious disease is used to describe the clinical, cultural, and economic effectiveness of POC technologies. Innovative solutions to address current barriers to the uptake of POC testing in primary care settings, which include clinical and cultural governance, high staff turnover, operator training and competency, device connectivity, quality testing, sustainable funding strategies, and the need for regulatory requirements are also discussed. POC testing can provide practical and resourceful opportunities to revolutionise the delivery of pathology services in rural and remote primary care sectors, where the clinical and community need for this technology is greatest. However, several barriers to the scale-up and sustainability of POC testing networks in these settings still exist, and the full potential of POC testing cannot be realised until these limitations are addressed and resolved.
Alternatives to CU Applications in Viticulture: How R&D Projects Can Provide Applied Solutions, Helping to Establish Legislation Limits
Authors: De La Fuente Mario , Fernández-Calviño David , Tylkowski Bartosz , M. Montornes Josep , Olkiewicz Magdalena , Pereira Ruth , Cachada Anabela , Caffi Tito , Fedele Giorgia , De Herralde Felicidad
Published: October 2021

Copper (Cu) and its based preparations have been used for over 200 years to control fungi and bacterial diseases in cultivated plants. Downy mildew caused by the obligate biotrophic oomycete Plasmopara viticola is one of the most relevant and recurrent diseases of grapevines. Recently, the use of Cu is being limited by some regulations because of its high impact at different levels (health and environmental problems). Due to its accumulation in soil, this metal causes a little controversy with the principles of sustainable production. Therefore, international legislation and initiatives have recently been arisen to start limiting its use, with the main goal to replace it. In this framework, some alternatives have been tested and others are recently being developed to replace, at least partially, the use of Cu in viticulture. Many of them, are being developed and tested under the scope of research and development EU funded projects. To not compromise sustainability targets in viticulture, results from these R&D projects need to be considered to assess the present risks of using Cu in viticulture and to better support establishing limits for its applications, considering soils vulnerability, while no sustainable alternatives are available in the market.
On the Translation of Linguistic Landscape: strategies and quality assessment
Authors: Algryani Ali
Published: October 2021

This article studies linguistic landscape (LL) from a translational perspective. It aims to examine the translation strategies adopted in translating texts on non-official public signs and assess the quality of their translations. For accomplishing this, the author analysed a corpus of one hundred photos of public signage representing bilingual (translational) content based on two criteria. Namely, the translation strategies employed in translating public signs and the appropriateness of public signage translations for their target readers. The study concludes that several translation strategies are used to convey the informative content of public signs, such as transference, word-for-word translation, generalisation, and omission. Furthermore, the study reveals cases of inaccurate translations that can be attributed to the translator’s linguistic incompetence, improper use of translation strategies, and linguistic incompatibilities between English and Arabic. Such mistranslations distort the informative content of the original text and give rise to different interpretations. The study’s implication is to draw attention to the importance of translational content of public signs as it serves as a medium of communication and reflects the image of linguistic cityscape.
„Übersetzungsverfahren“. Zum Verhältnis von Ereignis und liturgischer Performanz
Authors: Rego Juan
Published: October 2021

“Do this in memory of me” (Luke 22, 19). Christ ‘translated’ the gift of his whole life into a ritual program (“do this”) which he asked his disciples to enact. As early as 1925, Romano Guardini (1885–1968) understood the ritual form of the Eucharist as a ritual transposition of the form of Christ’s life. He foresaw, limited as he was as a pioneer nonetheless, a dimension of the liturgy that liturgical studies would subsequently investigate using categories such as performance, Inszenierung or mise en scène. In this sense, the liturgical drama has an illocutionary and performative quality both in continuity and in discontinuity with other religious performances.
Translating Pindar as Oral Poetry. The Role of a Hermeneutics of Performance
Authors: De Brose Robert
Published: October 2021

In this article I shall discuss Pindar’s epinicians as an orally marked form of speech known as aînos, that is, a form of coded speech that demands from the audience the correct interpretation if those who hear it want to be included among the kaloi k’agathoi, i. e., the noble and wise. I shall try and argue that Pindar was himself very aware of the need of an instantaneous hermeneutical ability by his audiences, to the point of declaring, in O. 2.83–86 that “I have many swift arrows in the quiver under my arm, resounding to the wise, but for the rest interpreters are lacking” (hermeneúōn khatízei). In the course of my discussion, I will briefly delineate a hermeneutical approach to translating Pindar’s epinicians as oral poetry intended for public performance.
Perspektive – Textperformanz – Resonanz
Authors: Stolze Radegundis
Published: October 2021

Translating means accepting a text as a culture-based message, understanding it and communicating it in another language, so that readers who are not proficient in the source language can also take note of the original message and, if necessary, react to it. Sociological models like systems theory and social difference theory can be mentioned in this regard, but they analyse factors that establish communication as a system working independently of the translating person. The sociology of a person’s world-relationship, so to speak, reflects the import of her actions in a given society in terms of a relationship between the subject and its environment. This is symbolic of the translator’s intrinsic interest in the message in her relation to the texts, and in the relation between such texts and different cultures. To refer to the translator is to refer to her as a subject who acts with cognition, acknowledges social embedding, and asserts her individualism. Understanding means being addressed by the voice in a text concerning the specific content. The understanding of texts as a basis for translation is determined by the hermeneutic circle and the individual’s subjective knowledge, while undertaking a translation requires rhetorical proficiency in literary and functional styles. All this comes together in a hermeneutic translational competence which is built up by various dimensions of knowledge and abilities. The task is to establish a hierarchy of important aspects for every single text that is under translation.
Übersetzung und Bearbeitung als Anamorphose. Zum kreativen Potenzial sprachlicher Um- und Wiederformung
Authors: Agnetta Marco
Published: October 2021

Throughout the centuries, optical metaphors have been used to describe translation. The present study tries to show the extent to which the phenomena of translation and adaptation can be regarded as anamorphic processes that benefit the creation of new meaning. At issue, in this regard, are the following questions: what role should one ascribe to the (unconscious or intentional) change in perspectival play in translation or adaptation? Who benefits from this change of viewpoint? In order to answer these questions and illustrate the matters concerned, this essay attends to the practice of libretto translation as well as to certain excerpts from Alessandro Baricco’s reflections on his Italian version of the Iliad (2004).
Physical and mechanical properties of conventional glass ionomer cement incorporated with cationic substances
Authors: Dimkov Aleksandar , Nicholson John , Gjorgievska Elizabeta
Published: October 2021

Background: The effect of the antimicrobial agents benzalkonium chloride (BC) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) on the restorative glass ionomer tooth cement (GIC) Fuji IX was investigated. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to determine whether the addition of antimicrobial compounds impairs the physical and mechanical properties of the commercial GIC Fuji IX. Materials and Methods: The concentrations of 1%, 2% and 3% of antimicrobial agentsBC and CPC, by weight of the cement, were added during the mixing phase and different effects were studied. In most samples, there was a slight change in setting time. Samples with 4 mm diameter and 6 mm height were used to measure compressive strength and release. The release of antimicrobial compounds was analysed by UV-visible spectrophotometry at a wavelength of 259 nm for CPC and 214 nm for BC, in deionized water. Results: The obtained results showed that the release takes place through the diffusion mechanism in the first 2-3 hours, and the diffusion coefficients vary depending on the concentration. The values range is from 1.97 x 10-14 -1.78 x 10-12 m2 s-1. Release of antimicrobial compound had ceased after seven days, with total release representing between 2.15 and 4.84% of the initial additive loading. Conclusion: Both compounds have minor effect on the setting time of the GIC. The reduction of compressive strength is not statistically significant. CPC containing cements (1 and 2%), were statistically significantly weaker, than those containing BC (p<0.05).Both antimicrobial compounds have shown constant release from the GIC with values which are directly proportional both to the time and to the concentration.
Possible association between periodontitis and prostatitis: A pilot study
Authors: Stefanovska Emilija , Zabokova-Bilbilova Efka , Peshevska Snežana , Ristoska Stevica , Mindova Sonja , Dohcev Sasho , Panovska-Petrusheva Aleksandra
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Prostatitis is one of the most chronic diseases which is often associated with periodontitis. The serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels can be elevated in a non-malignant condition such as symptomatic and asymptomatic prostatitis. Similarity in the inflammatory etiopathogenesis of these diseases is evident through the presence of Gram negative bacteremia, which in turn may be the possible link between these two conditions. Aim: To estimate the possible association between chronic periodontitis and prostatitis, evaluating the PSA levels in patients with moderate and severe periodontitis. Material and methods: 40 patients with prostatitis and elevated Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels (≥ 4ng/ml) that participated in the study were hospitalized at the University Urology Clinic at the Faculty of Medicine in Skopje. Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of the levels of periodontal clinical attachment. First group of 20 patients with Clinical attachment level (CAL) ≥ 3mm, moderate periodontitis and other group of 20 patients with CAL ≥ 5mm, severe periodontitis. Dental plaque index (DPI), Index of gingival inflammation (IGI), Gingival bleeding index (GBI) and Clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded and an assessment of PSA values was done and correlation to periodontal parameters, respectively. Differences in means, as statistically significant, were analyzed using Student's ttest. The relationship between PSA scores with all clinical parameters was done using Pearson's correlation coefficient technique. Results: Statistically significant differences were noted, (p<0.05) between periodontal index values (DPI, IGI, GBI, CAL) and PSA levels within the two examined groupsHigher PSA levels were recordedin patients with severe periodontitis than inthose with moderate periodontitis. Pearson coefficient test among these periodontal indices (DPI, IGI, GBI and CAL) and PSA levels in two examined groups showed no statistically significant correlation. Conclusion: Patients with severe periodontitis were found to have higher PSA levels than those with moderate periodontitis. The clinical parameters of periodontitis and elevated PSA levels indicated a probable link between the two diseases.