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DETERMINATION OF PERSONAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTENT OF VALUES
Authors:   Ryazan State Medical University, Lesin A.M.
Published: January 2021

This article poses a problem associated with the difficulties of studying and identifying the motivational potential of the value sphere, as well as the discrepancy between the content of the same values in different people or in the same, but at different times. The article describes the results of a theoretical search associated with different approaches to understanding and studying values in different sciences and scientific schools. Also, the main variants of classifications of values and the ways of their formation in the direction of the personality in the process of ontogenesis are determined. The difficulties associated with the study of values with the help of tests, taking into account the social desirability and expectation of answers or the lack of self-reflection ability of the respondents, are described. The modern non-test methods and approaches to the study of the value sphere are analyzed, which make it possible to identify personally significant values and the level of their motivational potential. A method is proposed for determining the personal significance of values , as opposed to their reflec tive representation, using the magnitude of the conflict between the significance and the implementation of values. The long-term experience of using this method among various respondents is described. Variants of the destructive level of personal significance of some values are demonstrated. The possibilities and examples of the study of values in relation to the psychological structure of initiative are shown. The possibilities of content analysis in determining the content are illustrated, examples of different semantic content of the same values are given. It is concluded that, in addition to classical test methods, it is necessary to apply such methods as well, which will help to distinguish between value ideas and personal values proper, as well as to determine their content.
Tiroidectomía: técnica quirúrgica convencional vs transoral
Authors: Vilatuña Fustillos Paul , Heredia Bonilla Boris , Suasnavas Amagua David , Roth Chuizaca Jeyson , Huaraca Amores Gabriela
Published: January 2021

Introducción. La tiroidectomía se tomó como tratamiento desde el siglo XX por medio de una incisión collar abierta, con la inclusión de la cirugía endoscópica se han creado nuevas técnicas: retroauricular, areolar, axilar y por orificio natural. La importancia ha sido garantizar la seguridad, el menor trauma posible y trasladar las heridas quirúrgicas a sitios menos visibles. Materiales y Métodos. Se realizó una revisión sistemática con la pregunta PICO estructurando lo siguiente: ¿Para enfermedades que requieran tiroidectomía, cual es la mejor técnica de quirúrgica en cuanto a la estética? Se incluyeron 30 artículos en el idioma inglés y español. Resultados. Por un intento de evaluar los tipos de técnicas extracollares donde todas las técnicas endoscópicas son evaluadas contra la convencional abierta, sobresaliendo la técnica quirúrgica de orificio natural- transoral, ya que muestra la misma seguridad con menores cicatrices visibles, aun cuando se necesita cierta destreza debido a la limitad flexibilidad del instrumental actual. Conclusiones: Por medio de orifico natural encontramos: al acceso sublingual presenta un trayecto corto pero la complicación mayormente reportada es el alto riesgo de lesión del nervio laríngeo recurrente; y también tenemos el acceso vestibular, que también sigue siendo un trayecto corto y menos dolor debido a un menor trauma para el paciente, menor riesgo de lesiones de nervios, el acceso sublingual al parecer es más seguro y ambas técnicas son estéticamente aceptables
The Effectiveness of Video-Based POE2WE Model on Magnetic Induction Materials in the COVID 19 Pandemic
Authors:   Siliwangi University, Indonesia, Aprilia Fifi , Nana Nana ,   Siliwangi University, Indonesia, Sulistyaningsih Dwi ,   Siliwangi University, Indonesia
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the POE2WE model in learning, determine the effectiveness of using video in learning, determine the effectiveness of the video-based POE2WE model in learning, and determine the level of understanding of the research object. The research method used is a quantitative method in the form of a survey. The quantitative method is a scientific research method whose data is in the form of numbers or statistics. Meanwhile, the survey is a technique of collecting data about a population using a sample. The objects in the study were 57 students of the Siliwangi University Physics Education class of 2018. The results of the study showed that the video-based learning model on magnetic induction material was effective in the pandemic. Keywords: POE2WE model, learning videos, and pandemic period
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA SMP-IT ALAMY SUBANG
Authors: Anih Euis
Published: January 2021

This research is about learning mathematics by distance learning which is intended as an effort to improve the ability to understand concepts in mathematics learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in the conceptual understanding of students who received mathematics learning by distance learning, and to determine students' attitudes towards learning mathematics by distance learning. The research method used was Expo Facto research. The independent variable in this study is distance learning and the dependent variable is the students' ability to understand mathematical concepts. The research subjects were students of SMP-IT Alamy Subang. The instruments used in this study were test and non-test instruments. The test instrument for students' ability to understand mathematical concepts is in the form of descriptions and non-tests in the form of an attitude scale questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is quantitative data and qualitative data using SPSS 20 for Windows and Microsoft Excel software. By using inferential statistics with a significance level of 5% shows an increase in students' ability to understand mathematical concepts by distance learning. To see students' attitudes towards distance learning, a Likert scale is used. The results of qualitative data concluded that almost all students gave negative responses to learning mathematics by distance learning.
KNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENT OF NEW HABITS ADAPTATION TOWARDS A PRODUCTIVE SOCIETY AND SAFE COVID-19
Authors: Rakhmadani Syeni
Published: January 2021

Public fear of the Covid-19 virus has resulted in social restrictions. This has an impact on determining the productivity and economy of society. For this reason, it is necessary to adapt new habits so that people can be productive again in breaking the chain of spreading the Covid-19 Virus. This service aims to provide knowledge to the public about the Adaptation of New Habits Towards a Productive and Safe Covid-19 Society. Community service activities were carried out on September 4, 2020 with a total of 25 participants from the people Mojo Agung Hamlet, Seputih Jaya Village in the form of socialization and discussion. The assessment was carried out using quantitative methods by distributing the pre-test and post-test. The results of this service concluded that there was an increase in participants' knowledge about the adaptation of new habits during Covid-19 pandemic. This is shown by the increase in the value of the participants' knowledge after being given some materials and simulations as much as 38%.
Adsorption of humic substances on ferrihydrite affects its use as iron source by plants
Authors: De Santiago Ana , Garcia-Lopez Ana Maria , Recena Ramiro , Moreno Maria Teresa , Carmona Eusebio , Delgado Antonio
Published: January 2021

Poorly crystalline Fe oxides are sources of Fe to plants. The adsorption of humic substances (HS) on these oxides alters its reactivity and stability in soils, and thus may affect Fe mobilization and uptake by plants from these compounds. This work aimed at studying how the adsorption of HS on Fe oxides affects its use as Fe source by two plant species with different Fe acquisition strategies, white lupin (Strategy I) and wheat (Strategy II). To this end, two completely randomized experiments, one with each plant, were carried out using a calcareous growing media and involving increasing amounts of HS adsorbed on ferrihydrite (0, 16, 60, and 97 mg C g–1) which was used as Fe source. The highest HS rate was the only treatment that significantly increased Fe uptake in wheat relative to control without HS. This was related to a decreased concentration of Fe in poorly crystalline oxides in the growing media. On the contrary, HS did not affect significantly Fe uptake by lupin. However, in this crop, the highest HS rate decreased the concentration of Fe in oxides relative to the lowest HS rate, without significant differences with other treatments. Thus, the effect of adsorbed HS on Fe uptake differed in two plants with different Fe acquisition strategies. The increased Fe uptake in wheat at the highest HS rate can be explained at least in part by an increased Fe mobilization from oxides by plant roots. These findings provide new insights on the role of soil organic matter on plant Fe nutrition.
Hempseeds (Cannabis spp.) as a source of functional food ingredients, prebiotics and phytosterols
Authors: Grigoriev Sergei , Illarionova Ksenia , Shelenga Tatiana
Published: January 2021

The history of agriculture gives evidence that hemp have been cultivated by farmers near the northern border of agriculture for seed and oil. Nowadays, hemp is a focus of interest as a source of prebiotics and functional food ingredients. This study was aimed at the evaluation of physiologically active metabolomic compounds in the seed of thirty-three Cannabis spp. accessions, representing industrial dual-purpose (fiber and seed), universal, breeding materials used for food, ruderal and recreational landraces grown the Northwest of Russia. Amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, polyhydric alcohols, phytosterols and phytol in seeds were measured. The maximum of linoleic acid reached 4379.41 mg 100 g-1, linolenic acid 427.72, oleic acid 1711.19, polysaccharides 13111.28, polyhydric alcohols 2138.38, and sitosterol 79.36. Ruderal hemp was found abundant in phytol (3.46 mg 100 g-1). The food seed/oil material contained the maximum of campesterol and sitosterol. The evaluated hemp accessions may be used as sources of physiologically active and safe ingredients of healthy food and phytosterols as well as in breeding programs to develop hempseed cultivars.
Assessment of hip muscles by surface EMG in gait analysis
Authors: Karahan Menekşe , Cığalı Bülent Sabri
Published: January 2021

Objectives: The rectus femoris muscle flexes the thigh, while the gluteus maximus muscle extends it. Understanding the activations of these two muscles that function in opposition to each other during walking facilitates the interpretation of gait pathologies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the activations of these muscles during walking by using the surface electromyography (EMG) technique. Methods: Twenty female volunteers aged 18–26 years participated in our study. The electrical activation of the rectus femoris and gluteus maximus muscles of the participants was simultaneously evaluated by gait analysis. At the same time, spatiotemporal parameters and phase parameters were obtained. Results: The activation pattern of both muscles was found to be similar. Both muscles reached the highest activation in the swing phase. The lowest activation was also seen in the pre-swing phase. Both muscles were observed to be active in the loading and single-limb support phases. Conclusion: The fact that these two antagonists muscles are active at the same time suggests that one is functioning concentrically, while the other eccentrically. Thus, stabilization of hip joint is provided when the body moves forward.
Anatomical perspective on the loss of smell and taste sensation in SARS-CoV-2 infection
Authors: Kilroy David , Kumar Arun H. S.
Published: January 2021

The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic that originated from the Wuhan region of China continues to cause major disruptions globally. Loss of smell and taste sensation is reported to be an early indicators of SARS-CoV-2 infection. We provide here an anatomical perspective highlighting the anatomical regions, epithelial cell types and receptors categories involved in facilitating SARS-CoV-2 virus entry into host organism to rationalize the early loss of smell and taste sensation observed in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus. We believe the anatomical perspective on anatomical regions, epithelial cell types and receptors categories presented here will be helpful in developing functional anatomy based effective strategies for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus positive patients.
Gender differences in doublecortin expression in the dentate gyrus of the Wistar rat during development
Authors: Çilingir Kaya Özlem Tuğçe , Yıldız Sercan Doğukan , Levent Nisva Hilal , Gürler Esra Bihter , Şehirli Ümit Süleyman , Sirvancı Serap
Published: January 2021

Objectives: Neurogenesis is the formation process of functional neurons from progenitor cells which continues during lifetime. Alterations in neurogenesis is associated with neurodegenerative disorders (ND). Different mechanisms underlie the ND in males and females which may be related to neurogenesis. In this study, we aimed to investigate the developmental process of neurogenesis in the hippocampus of male and female rats at different ages and shed light on the effect of gender difference on ND. Methods: Brains were obtained from 7, 14, 21 days and 3-month-old male and female Wistar rats following intracardiac perfusion and processed for immunohistochemical and immunoflorescence staining. Doublecortin protein (DCX) was used as a marker of newly-born neuroblasts to determine neurogenesis. Results: DCX immunoreactive (-ir) cells were dispersed throughout the granular and subgranular layers of DG in 7-days-old group in both genders. However, in the 14 and 21 days old groups, DCX-ir cells were observed only in the subgranular zone in the sections labelled with both immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunoflourescent (IF) methods. In all age groups, female rats had a tendency to increase in DCX immunoreactivity when compared to that of male Wistar rats. Conclusion: DCX-ir cells may be localized in different parts of DG during development. The number of newly born neurons showed a tendency to increase in female rats in all groups. Further studies are needed to understand the reason for differences in the normal developmental neurogenesis process between two genders.
Multiple variations of superficial and deep veins in the neck region of a cadaver: a case report
Authors: Tuncel Çini Nilgün , Güner Sak Nazan , Turan Özdemir Senem , Arı İlknur
Published: January 2021

Multiple variations on the right side of the neck of a 65-year-old male cadaver were observed during a routine dissection. The cadaver had no sign of facial trauma or previous surgery. The facial vein had a communicating branch with the internal jugular vein and distally drained into the jugulo-subclavian confluence via a common trunk with external jugular vein. Other superficial veins of the neck drained into the brachiocephalic vein separately. On the contrary, no anatomical variation was observed on the left side. Even if the variations of the head and neck are common, more than one variation in a single cadaver unilaterally is remarkable. We suggest that it is important for surgeons to examine the patients with ultrasound before any clinical interventions on the neck to determine the possible variations beforehand.
Prevalence and clinical significance of the triticeal cartilage
Authors: Koca Rabia , Fazlıoğulları Zeliha , Keleşoğlu Kaz›m Serhan , Koplay Mustafa , Karabulut Ahmet Kağan
Published: January 2021

Objectives: The triticeal cartilage can be misidentified as an atheromatous plaque in the common carotid artery in radiological images. It is very important to correctly define these two structures and distinguish from each other. The aim of this study, therefore, was to investigate the shape, length, width and the anatomical position of the triticeal cartilage to prevent the interpretation of its presence as an atheromaous plaque or any other pathology located in the neck. Methods: This study was performed retrospectively on 200 CT images of adult patients (age≥20 years; 128 males, 72 females). The shape, size and localization of triticeal cartilage were examined and its prevalence was determined. Results: Triticeal cartilage was not present in 63 cases. It was present unilaterally in 42 cases and bilaterally in 95. The cartilage was located at the C4 level most frequently. The triticeal cartilage was identified under 7 types as circle, double circle, oval, hook, ring, triangle and rod. Circle type was the most common. There was a statistically significant difference for the presence of ring type cartilage between males and females (p<0.05). Although the mean cartilage length and width were higher in males than females, this difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: The presence of the triticeal cartilage should be considered in the diagnosis of atheroma in carotid arteries. In order to distinguish the triticeal cartilage from other surrounding structures, the shape, level and size of the cartilage must be known.
Initial effects of Covid-19 pandemic on graduate anatomy education in Turkey
Authors: Temizsoy Korkmaz Fulya , Gürses İlke Ali
Published: January 2021

Objectives: Meeting the growing need for quality anatomy researcher-educator is a difficult task. Graduate anatomy programs in Turkey that consist of Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and Specialty in Medicine aim to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, the rapid spread of the Covid-19 pandemic either paused or halted higher education worldwide. This sectional study aims to outline the initial effects of the pandemic on graduate anatomy education in Turkey. Methods: An online survey was distributed among graduate students. The survey evaluated educational and research activities prior and during the pandemic, institutional adaptations, and future projections. Results: Answers of 51 female and 19 male students (response rate 36.6%) were included in the study. There were 10 MSc (14.3%), 45 PhD (64.3%), and 15 Residency (21.4%) students. Seminars, journal clubs, and case presentations completely ceased in Residency programs. Conversely, online lectures significantly decreased in MSc and PhD programs exclusively. Programs that used blended learning methods were viewed as more effective and better adapted to the pandemic. Students favored transferring lectures (94%), seminars (67%), journal clubs (67%), and case presentations (60%) to online resources. Conversely, they contradicted the online transfer of practice (30%) and dissection (7%) hours. Conclusion: Despite its low response rate, this sectional study summarizes the initial adaptation of graduate educational programs in Turkey to the Covid-19 pandemic. It also provides insight on future curriculum development. Further studies are needed to outline how much content of graduate programs might be delivered online effectively.
Evaluation of the relationship between spatial abilities and anatomy learning
Authors: Aydın Mustafa , Yılmaz Mehmet Tuğrul , Şeker Muzaffer
Published: January 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the spatial abilities of medical school students and their learning in anatomy. Methods: The spatial abilities of the 120 students (74 females, 46 males) were examined using Mental Rotation Test (MRT). The relationship between the mental rotation scores and the mean scores of their practical and theoretical anatomy examinations was determined in terms of gender. Results: The study revealed that mental rotation skills of female participants were lower than males; however, there was no significant difference in their exam (theoretical and practical anatomy examinations) scores in terms of gender. The spatial ability of the students had a low level significant effect on their anatomy scores, regarding practical applications. Conclusion: The results of the study revealed a significant relationship between students’ spatial ability and their success in practical anatomy examinations. This suggests that improving spatial ability skills may have a significant contribution to practical anatomy learning and may be considered as a part of anatomy education.
Pedagogical challenges in teaching anatomy on a problem-based learning curriculum
Authors: Barbosa Marcus Vinicius Jardini , Barbosa Angélica Marchini de Souza Jardini , Duarte Sinésio Grace
Published: January 2021

Objectives: This study aims to present the experience with several pedagogical tools in a morphofunctional laboratory of a school of medicine in Brazil. Methods: Pedagogical strategies were divided into four categories; support materials, represented by a daily script, in accordance with tutorial sessions; practical activities when professors encouraged the students by an explanation about its content and the objectives to be achieved along the class;complementary (extra) activities with specific script and practice; optional activities represented by consulting periods, visit to anatomical exhibitions, and international courses. Results: Activity scripts (Category 1) allowed students to previous study and to obtain an overview about the lab activities. Practical activities (Category 2) stimulated communication skills and teamwork as well as allowed students to ask questions and doubts. Complementary practices (Category 3) helped students to improve their knowledge based on the correlation between the contents from a new perspective. The optional activities (Category 4) were seasonally offered and showed an opportunity to practice the knowledge in a different reality. Conclusion: The portfolio of activities for teaching anatomy in active teaching-learning methodology was quite variable and contemplated important aspects involved in the whole teaching-learning process.
Global Performance of Associations
Authors: Mamdouh N. , Ahrouch S.
Published: January 2021

This article seeks to deepen the notion of global performance for associations. In order to highlight the specificity of this concept for this type of structure, we proceeded, first, by observing and identifying the specific managerial practices and tools for Social and Solidarity Economy organizations. Second, we attempted to suggest a conceptual model of associations’ performances that simultaneously takes into account the interactions between its different dimensions. The model will then be specified according to a structural equation model, which explains the causal relationships between the different dimensions of performance. Its validation is based on data collected from associations located in the Agadir Ida Outanane district-Morocco.
Impact of Intellectual Capital on Corporate Performance
Authors: Nassar Sedeaq
Published: January 2021

The main objective of current study is to investigate the relationship between intellectual capital and corporate financial performance of 34 from 48 companies listed on Palestine Exchange (PEX) over the period of 2012-2018. Pulic’s method “Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC)” is utilized to measure the Intellectual Capital (IC), and three of traditional accounting tools involving; return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), and earning per share (EPS) ratios is used as a proxy of firm financial performance. The findings of Panel data model show that human capital efficiency (HCE) is consider as the most effective element of intellectual capital in the issue of value creation than structural capital and capital employed. Moreover, VAIC shows a good relationship with financial performance represented by return on assets (ROA). In conclusion, Palestinian listed companies are still weakly used its intellectual capital' potentials in create value.
Confidence in the Inter-organizational Cooperation of Social and Solidarity Economy Organizations
Authors: Affaghrou Wafa , Ahrouch Said
Published: January 2021

Today, we are witnessing a growing enthusiasm for inter-organizational cooperation, as it has become the best path for managing organizations. Several authors and practitioners consider confidence as essential for the development and sustainability of this cooperation. According to Gambetta (1988) [1], confidence promotes cooperative behavior and promotes relationships between cooperants. For Social and Solidarity Economy organizations, inter-organizational cooperation is an excellent way to demonstrate the proper use of the principles of confidence. This is a key factor in their success, which is reflected in the practice of their daily activities. Thus, drawing inspiration from the literature dealing with confidence, and according to the measurement criteria proposed by Mayer & al., (1995) [2], we are conducting a quantitative study with three Economic Interest Groups (EIG) and four unions, composed of 59 cooperatives operating in d'Argane, located in Souss-Massa region. The goal is to show how confidence is built within these organizations. To what extent it influences inter-organizational cooperation.
Promoting Performance of the Building Construction Industry through Risk Identification: A Case of Exchequer Funded Building Construction Projects in Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Nzioki John Malu , Mwenda Mary Nyawira
Published: January 2021

Project failure is an increasingly worrying challenge in Kenya. In implementation of exchequer funded building construction projects, the challenge is real. The study examined the influence of risk management practices on the performance of exchequer funded building construction projects in Machakos County. Little research has been conducted on risk identification and its influence on performance of exchequer funded building construction in Machakos County, this study intended to on build onto the already existing body of knowledge. The study was informed by Agency theory and it employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population was 585 National Construction Authority registered contractors and sample size was 232 respondents. In this case the sample selected is deemed to be representative enough of the whole population and therefore valid and genuine generalizations can be made. Methodology involved in collection and analysis of primary data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Quantitative data was tabulated and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. Test statistics computed to establish degree of relationship between the variables was Fisher test. The findings depict that risk identification leads to the performance of exchequer funded building construction Projects by factor of 0.237 with P values of 0.008. At 5% level of significance and 95% level of confidence, this is statistically significant as the P-Value is lower than 0.05. The results for testing the hypothesis were (P=0.008<0.05)as the P-Value is lower than 0.05. The study therefore rejects the null hypothesis. The study concludes that there is significant positive relationship between that risk identification leads to the performance of exchequer funded building construction Projects. Further research can be done to assess the risk identification in other county governments and national government projects in Kenya and other countries in order to establish whether the explored factors can be generalized to influence the performance of exchequer funded building construction Projects. The findings of this paper will be used to serve as a longer-term safeguard against risks in construction of buildings in Kenya.
Finance Leasing and ARMA Forecasting: Evidence from Albania
Authors: Korbi Alban , Lleshaj Llesh
Published: January 2021

Ten financial institutions are offering finance leasing-loans in Albania. Even though finance leasing is a potential financing resource for small and medium enterprises in Albania (which are on average 95% of national enterprises), the value of finance leasing is one thousand times smaller than other forms of medium and long-term loans or real estate loans. Developing of finance leasing is a challenge for the progress of the financial sector, and untapped potential as well. Currently, the finance leasing portfolio is dominated by financing for personal vehicles and work-vehicles, therefore diversification of leasing products is an immediate need of consumers. This study analyzes the value of finance leasing in Albania with time series from 2008 to 2020 (with quarterly frequency). The methodology applied for data processing is the co-integration method of finance leasing and other forms of medium-term and long-term financing. Also, the ARMA method is used to forecast the value of finance leasing. We found out that there is no long-run relationship between finance leasing with medium and long-term loans. Therefore, econometric tests suggest optimal forecasting ARMA (1,1) modeling. The parameters of ARMA model are positive statistically significant with autocorrelation AR (1) and negative statistically significant with the moving average MA (1), and forecasting values have a short-run equilibrium with a wide interval.
Design of an Ultra-Low Powered Data-Logger for Stand-Alone PV Energy Systems
Authors: Rehman Asif Ur , Iqbal M. Tariq
Published: January 2021

This paper presents an open-source, ultra-low powered data-logger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) energy systems. Deep-sleep mode of ESP32-S2 microcontroller is used along with voltage, current, and light sensors for logging the data of PV energy system to an external micro SD card. A toggle switch is used to switch the operational modes of data-logger between deep-sleep and web-server modes. Real-time PV data can be monitored in a local web-portal programmed in the microcontroller. The same web-portal is also used to check and download the historical data of a PV energy system. The energy consumption of the designed system is 7.33mWh during deep-sleep mode and 425mWh during the web-server mode. The total cost of the designed data-logger is C$ 30.
Recognition System for Libyan Entity Names
Authors: Almarimi Abdelsalam A. , Enbiah Ezzedin M.
Published: January 2021

Named Entity Recognition (NER) is a computational linguistic concept that is used to find and classify appropriate nouns in a text such as person names, geographical locations, and organizations. Such a concept is fundamental in the field of natural language processing. In Libya, many private and public institutions suffer from using the proper translation of entity names from Arabic language into English. Therefore, in this paper, we are concerned with analyzing Arabic articles to extract and recognize entity names. A recognition system is developed for recognizing names of persons, academic institutions, and cities in Libya. At first, a training corpus and dictionaries are built for the intended entity names in this research. Then, the aspects of the entity names are studied, and their patterns and rules are designed. Then, the implementation is performed using Nooj linguistic language. The recognition of person names and Libyan cities and academic institutions was carried out. Statistics showed the frequencies of the appearance rate of person names, academic institutions, and cities in our training corpus. The obtained results are promised and met the research goals for tackling the problem of Arabic named entity recognition.
A Review of Conventional Fault Detection Techniques in Solar PV Systems and a Proposal of Long Range (LoRa) Wireless Sensor Network for Module Level Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis in Large Solar PV Farms
Authors: Okere Aruoriwoghene , Iqbal M. Tariq
Published: January 2021

This paper reviews various faults that exist in large solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. The faults are reviewed in their various classes based on the location and structure. Conventional solutions for fault detection and various research work in PV system monitoring and fault detection are reviewed. It is obvious that PV module level monitoring exhibit advantages over array or string monitoring. Therefore, the paper proposes the use of Long Range (LoRa) Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) for PV module level monitoring and fault diagnosis. LoRa was proposed for this application due to the advantages it has over other wireless technologies which include long range of data transfer, low cost, low power consumption and multi sensor connection capabilities.
Vision, Challenges and Future Perspectives of Low Constrained Devices IOT Operating Systems: A Systematic Mapping Review
Authors: Rounaq Sumera , Iqbal Muhammad
Published: January 2021

Now the far-fetched reality has become true with the prominence of IOT (Internet of Things) technology. Various individual devices get connected with each other to establish communication. These devices are built on a microcontroller which is responsible to receive and send information. These devices are very small and appropriate Operating Systems are required on the basis of particular device architecture, scheduling methods, network technologies and programming models. IOT Operating Systems are enormously facilitating low constrained devices to deliver their throughput efficiently in a timely manner. This concept helped a lot in emergence of IOT, which has translated our physical world into a digital cyber world. IOT devices consumes less power, less memory and less energy, therefore they need appropriate Operating Systems to act as interfaces. Low constrained Operating Systems are especially designed to provide support to these low constrained devices. Many researches have been conducted to discuss Operating Systems for these low constrained devices. In this study, capsulization of Internet of Things and its building blocks, architecture of IOT Operating System and network stack architecture of state-of -the art IOT Operating Systems such as Contiki, Tiny OS, Free RTOS, RIOT, Zephyr and Mbed OS is investigated. Moreover this, detailed overview of related work is presented with the comparative analysis of this study with the existing surveys. In addition, open research areas are discussed with recommendations.
Optimal Sizing of a PV System in Golpayegan, Iran Using Thermal Modeling-based Load Demand
Authors: Zare A. , Iqbal M. T.
Published: January 2021

This paper introduces the design and analysis of a Photovoltaic (PV) system to supply the residential load of a house in Golpayegan, Iran. The paper’s procedure is the house's thermal modeling employing BEopt software to estimate the load data and then collect the primary meteorological data such as solar irradiance and temperature for the selected site. After these preliminary steps, system optimization for PV/grid and PV/diesel/battery models are developed using the HOMER software. The optimization found that the PV array required capacities are 5.17 kW and 6.19 kW, producing 9,346 kWh/yr and 11,196 kWh/yr for standalone and grid-connected PV systems, respectively. The results indicate that solar energy utilization is an attractive option for grid-connected and standalone PV systems, of which the net present costs (NPC) of each system are 12,180 US$, 40,618 US$, respectively. The system analyses show that adopting either a PV/grid or PV/diesel/battery system causes a reduction in not only dependency on fossil fuel but also in CO2 emission.
Prevalence of Dry Mouth and Associated Demographic, Behavioral and Clinical Factors: A Hospital-based Study among the Elderly in Dar Es Salaam
Authors: Lyimo Anna Joseph , Ndalahwa Makoye Mang'oma , Minja Irene Kida
Published: January 2021

Aim: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of self-reported and clinically determined dry mouth among elderly patients attending a referral hospital in Dar es Salaam; and to assess factors associated with the condition.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study included elderly patients aged 60 years and above who were attending Mwananyamala referral hospital in Dar es Salaam between January and February 2017. Data was collected using structured interview questionnaire, followed by clinical oral examination. Chi-square test was used to check for bivariate associations between variables; and multiple logistic regressions to determine relative contribution of demographic, behavioral and clinical variables on dry mouth.

Results: Information was obtained from a total number of 334 elderly patients aged 60-90 years, response rate 86%. The prevalence of self-reported dry mouth (xerostomia) was 65.3% and clinically determined dry mouth 64.1%. Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that elderly participants who were 70+ years old (OR=2.0, CI=1.1-3.6 and OR=2.5, CI=1.5-4.4); those who used tobacco (OR=2.1; C.I=1.2-3.5 and OR=2.9; CI=1.5-5.6,); those having at least one tooth with cervical caries (OR=1.7, CI=1.0-2.9 and OR=2.9; C.I=1.7-5.1) and poor oral hygiene (OR=2.7; C.I=1.6-4.5 and OR=4.3; C.I=2.5-7.3) were significantly at higher odds for xerostomia and clinically determined dry mouth, respectively. Level of education, systemic disease, and use of systemic medication showed no statistically significantly association with dry mouth i.e xerostomia and clinically determined dry mouth.

Conclusions: The results of this study revealed that, the prevalence of complaints of xerostomia and clinically determined dry mouth were high among elderly patients attending Mwananyamala referral hospital. The condition was significantly associated with socio demographic, clinical and behavioral factors showing the need for multi-disciplinary oral health care for this group of population.
A Clinical Profile of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Determinants among Police Officers in Bali
Authors: Febyan . , Wetarini Krisnhaliani , Rendy . , Thintarso Chintia Septiani , Suastika Ketut
Published: January 2021

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is defined as a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors which includes hyperglycemia, central obesity, hypertension and dyslipidemia. This study aimed to describe the clinical profile of metabolic syndrome among police officers.

Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the police officers who performed the screening program at Bhayangkara Hospital Denpasar. The data was obtained by anamnesis, physical examination from anthropometric measurements and blood pressure, and laboratory findings. All data was computerized and analyzed using SPSS v.24. Criteria of metabolic syndrome was established using modified 3rd Adult Treatment Panel, International Diabetes Federation.

Results: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among the police officers who performed the screening program in the period of January-June 2019 was 68.7%. Males (87.3%) were found to be more frequent than females (12.7%), and the most prevalent age were ranging from 36-45 years old (62.7%). A significant association was found between the metabolic syndrome event and gender (OR=0.169, 95% CI=0.078-0.366, p-value <0.001).

Conclusions: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among the police officers was high, especially in male. The most frequent component of metabolic syndrome found in both male and female was central obesity. Association was found between metabolic syndrome and gender.
Metodología lúdica para la enseñanza de la ingeniería de requisitos basada en esquemas preconceptuales
Authors: Builes Jovani Alberto Jimenez , Hernández-Reinoza Héctor José , Villota-Ibarra Camilo
Published: January 2021

Los requisitos software son parte fundamental del proceso de ingeniería de software. Algunas veces, estas especificaciones de requisitos pueden ser inconsistentes, incompletas o simplemente incorrectas y no son detectadas a tiempo en la fase de ingeniería de requisitos.  Estos requisitos son obtenidos a partir de la comunicación con los usuarios. Y esta comunicación, presentada en lenguaje natural, no siempre es interpretada adecuadamente. Este problema puede minimizarse con una mejor enseñanza del proceso de ingeniería de requisitos mediante el uso de una metodología diferente. Las metodologías tradicionales y los proyectos de clases por sí solos han demostrado no ser adecuados para la enseñanza del proceso de software, por lo que se propone una metodología lúdica para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la construcción de requisitos software basada en Esquemas Preconceptuales.
Becoming Me: Journey from the ‘South’
Authors: Ceby Celia , Michael Dr Cynthia Catherine
Published: January 2021

The rallying cry of “Black Lives Matter” that reverberated all through the U.S. after the George Floyd murder case brought to light the reality that racism is a living reality in the American soil. It is no legend of the past. It is not a bygone history. Therein lies the significance of the inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama’s Becoming is more than a memoir. It is a social document that faithfully portrays the ground reality of ‘Being Black’ and ‘Becoming Black' in a “White Society”. In her memoir, while recounting her rise from modest origins to the closest this country has to nobility, Michelle is taking the readers on an intimate tour of everyday African-American life. Her book illustrates how all Americans must part with the idea of post-racial society, the quaint notion that race and racism are relics of the United States’ long-ago past. In the memoir, she establishes that prejudice is so woven into the fabric of America that it won’t be gone in her lifetime, or even longer. The article“Becoming Me: Journey from the ‘South” traces the early stages of her life as a “striver”, residing in the ‘South’ side of Chicago, identified with the city’s African American population
An Anatomy of the Collective Unconscious of Leading Women Writers
Authors: Christafer Jency
Published: January 2021

This article intends to explore the concept of feminism as presented in the works of Virginia Woolf, Mary Ann Evans, Jane Austen, Sylvia Plath, Kamala Das and Maya Angelou.A selective study of their works is conducted to exhibit the ways in which they presented the woman characters in order to deal with socially relevant issues. Woman victimisation, racism, discrimination etc become the major focus of these writers. This article investigates the collective unconscious realm of these writers and how it influenced them in their writing. The writers’ individual conception of feminism is also studied and critiqued. The traditional conception of beauty, perfection in the works of writers like Petrarch had resulted in the general objection from the women writers and it led to the representation of women characters in their novel quite differently. The article brings to light the minute flaws in the approach of the women writers and concludes by highlighting their contribution to feminism.
The Palace of Illusions-Voice of a Disillusioned Woman
Authors: S. V Abisha , Catherine Michael Dr. Cynthia
Published: January 2021

Diaspora writing is a recent trend in literature. Many writers especially women writers excel in this field. These diasporic writers though they live in a foreign land always hold their love in their writings. India is a land of myth and legends and hence many Indian writers borrow their plot from Hindu mythology which is used as a literary device. Many writers of the independence and post-independence era used mythology to spread nationalism and to guide humanity in the right path. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a diasporic writer who always holds a piece of her love for motherland in her writings. She extensively uses Hindu mythology in her works. She uses these myths to instill courage in her woman protagonists. She tries to prove how myths guide the immigrant women to overcome their conflicts in life. Her novels explain how myths instruct the humanity to lead a righteous life.
Trauma and Escapism: The Dual Faces of Holocaust in Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief
Authors: Victor Nicky , Michael Dr Cynthia Catherine
Published: January 2021

Markus Zusak’s novel, The Book Thief wholly recaptures the trauma induced by war-torn Germany upon its inhabitants. This study serves the purpose of juxtaposing the traumatic bereavement of the Holocaust survivors with their various escaping tendencies. The chief protagonist of the novel, Liesel is representative of the entire traumatized community who faces the darkest moments of their life and still survives. Her story as part of the developing canon of Holocaust literature thus exposes the destructive trauma and affirms the importance of community in the rehabilitation of the traumatized. The power of words as an escaping force amidst all the upheaval provided much impetus to the distressed souls of Nazi Germany. Books emerged as an escaping force in the lives of many in times of all treachery and destitute. Trauma and escapism hence, binds together the traumatic experiences and the escaping strategies which the characters share among themselves under a dictatorial setup.
Feminist Perspective in the Novel of Vikram Seth’s A Suitable Boy
Authors: Kori Hari Lal , Pandey Dr. Vipin Kumar
Published: January 2021

Men and women are the two best creation of nature. She has provided both equal rights but it is man who is too clever and has full control over woman. From a very long time he has limited her freedom and rights. That is why, they have been victims of inequality and exploitation for a very long time. The society which is of traditional mindset believes that a woman should live in boundary wall, give birth to children and to look after them. Most of the religions of the world emphasize that women should be subordinate to and dependent on men. In childhood they should be in take care of father, in youth by her husband and in old age by her sons. The Hindu philosophy, the religious books of Hindu as the Vedas, the Bhagavad-Gita, the Muslims the Christians and others also have same views about the position of women in the society. All of them impose on women strict rules of discipline and prohibit them from the rights equal to men. The women’s position in the family has been that of a servile creature, a playing thing an object of lust and pleasures. Commenting on the position of females in the society Shantha Krishnaswany Writes :