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AN INSIGHT INTO THE HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES OF SRI LANKAN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN PRIVATE SECTOR
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, GINTHOTAVIDANA S.S.C , WAIDYASEKARA K.G.A.S. ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

The inferior performance in housekeeping services has contributed to distinguishable levels of patient dissatisfaction. Therefore, similar to primary processes like medical treatment in healthcare sector same attention should be paid on secondary processes such as housekeeping services by the management. Moreover, the knowledge on housekeeping services is critical to plan and design proper housekeeping mechanisms in healthcare facilities. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the nature of housekeeping services in order to design proper housekeeping processes for private healthcare facilities in Sri Lanka. This research follows a qualitative research approach to examine the current housekeeping practices by adopting case study strategy. Semi structured interviews were conducted with seven respondents of the selected three cases from the private sector and direct observation method was used to better understand the housekeeping procedures. The results revealed that even though the bed capacity belongs to three groups, the housekeeping practices remain almost similar and the housekeeping in hospitals is essentially based on infection control and hygiene rather than aesthetical appearance compared to other facilities. Furthermore, the key differences such as absence of key designations such as upholsterers, painters, wall washers and catering team in the hierarchy and the absence of floor plans and area responsibility plans in the housekeeping divisions in Sri Lankan context were determined by comparing the research findings with the literature sources.
GETTING INTO LIFE & LIVING OF LOW-INCOME FACTORY WORKERS
Authors:   Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, TRINA N.A. , MOULY A.R. ,   Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, TASMIA F. ,   3Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: August 2021

Dhaka city is with its unplanned urban growth, creating shortage of land in comparison to the ever-increasing population, and uneven distribution of residential lands among different income groups. Moreover, factories are flourishing in Dhaka city, but no attempt has yet been made so far, to provide adequate to the workers with low-income either by the government or the factory owner. A housing unit demands the qualities of comfort, conveniences, and amenities; however, this demand requires considerable chunk of land and renters or owners need to have financial solvency to dwell in. Here come the premises on housing affordability. The paper aims at understanding the pulse of low-Income peoples ‘housing' that include settlement pattern, house forms, space allocations, group accommodations, breathing spaces and sharing of facilities and utilities and consequently provide them a viable environment where life and living turn into a delight.
PRODUCT PERSONALIZATION: STIMULATING ATTACHMENT BETWEEN PRODUCT AND CONSUMERS
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, FERNANDO G. NILUSHI SITHARA , RANASINGHE W. M. N. DILSHANI ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

This study investigates about how product personalization can be used to stimulate attachment between products and Sri Lankan consumers. Through the literature it was evident that, consumer involvement and the final personalized product, in product personalization can act as the main sources which evoke positive emotions, through self-expression, enjoyment and memories, to stimulate attachment. Three hypothetical scenarios of product personalization followed by online questionnaires about the experience were created to verify these findings of literature. The feeling of attachment was evident towards these personalized products as discovered through literature, especially in the responses of female participants. It was also evident that they would most likely to protect and use the product for a longer time than male participants. Several methods providing personalization options to stimulate long term attachment were identified together with the literature and primary data. Additionally, providing adequate options to personalize the product to their satisfaction, requirement of less technical knowledge in personalization process and already having a need of personalizing the primary functionality of the product were identified to be promoting the feeling of attachment.
IMPACT OF POOR QUANTITY SURVEYING PRACTICES ON SMALL SCALE CONTRACTORS IN SRI LANKA
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, WEERAKOON C.A. , WITHANAGE K.T. ,   University of Moratuwa, DISARATNE V. ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

Construction industry is one of the devoting force of any country's economy. Around the world, Small Scale Contractors (SSC) has been found to play a significant role in creating jobs, infiltrating new markets and growing the economy in an inspired and inventive way. However, performance of SSCs in developing and minor developed countries is still not in adequate level due to various factors. Poor QS practices is one of the significant factor which affect to the current performance of the SSCs. Hence, this research aims to implement better QS practices to mitigate adverse impact to the small scale contractors due to plenty of poor QS practices. Particularly qualitative research approach was used for this study and accordingly data was collected from semi- structured interviews and analyzed using manual content analysis. Project delays, cost overruns of projects, cash flow problems, unable to win tenders, poor construction quality, delays in payments and contractual disputes were identified as major issues caused by the poor QS practices. This research suggests government to impose laws and regulations, offer tax relieves to contractors and impose legal requirements to participate in CPD sessions to minimize poor QS practices. Further clients and consultants can make timely payments to contractors and key suggestions to contractors are hire experienced and qualified professionals, provide well-coordinated training, adopt new technologies, keep clear and completed drawings and specifications, use cost and time controlling techniques and maintain good record keeping system.
AN INVESTIGATION ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION ORGANISATIONS IN DISASTER IN SRI LANKA
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, NANAYAKKARA N.B. , SANDANAYAKE Y.G. ,   University of Moratuwa, EKANAYAKE B.J. ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept, which is broadly determined as ensuring the efficacy of the organisation in integrating social and environmental considerations into organisational operations. In Sri Lankan context, a great enthusiasm can be seen among organisations to engage in CSR initiatives. Having considered the importance and impact, the study aims to investigate the importance of CSR initiatives by construction organisations in disasters in Sri Lanka. Thus, a mixed method research approach was followed as the methodology of this study. Findings are based on semi-structured interviews held with construction industry professionals. Findings of this study revealed that the implementation of CSR initiatives is more important during a disaster situation in the aspects of both affected party and aiding party. Moreover, construction organisations implement CSR during disaster situations by considering it as a mandatory responsibility of an organisation. Further, most of the construction organisations engage in CSR implementation during natural disaster situations. In practice all the construction organisations tend to engage in reactive initiatives. More importantly, it is revealed that both the organisational work force and society are benefitted through CSR implementation in disaster situations.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS: THE CASE OF SRI LANKAN HOTEL FACILITIES' MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS
Authors:   University of Kelaniya, INDIKATIYA I.H.P.R. , ARAMBEKUMBURA A.K.G.I.D. ,   University of Moratuwa, HADIWATTAGE C. ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

Conflicts between engineers and technicians in maintenance departments of hotels can be impacted on both individual and organizational performance either constructively or destructively. Generally, the destructive impacts of conflicts on organizational performance are severe than constructive impacts. Therefore, understanding the nature of the major conflicts between engineers and technicians in maintenance departments is significant to provide high- quality maintenance services within hotel facilities to deliver the best hospitality services to foreign and local guests. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the nature of existing major conflicts between engineers and technicians in the maintenance departments of Sri Lankan hotel facilities. A qualitative approach was adopted by using the case study research strategy (five nr of cases) and empirical data was collected via two expert interviews in each case, and document review within selected cases. Manual content analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings of this study revealed that 13 existence major conflicts between engineers and technicians in maintenance departments of Sri Lankan hotel facilities were based on seven conflict categories with comparing the literature findings.
DIFFUSION OF PROFESSION IN SRI LANKAN ORGANISATIONS: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, GOWSIGA M. , JAYASENA H.S. ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

Facilities Management (FM) is the integrated management of the workplace to enhance the performance of the organization. It is obvious that competent FM will arouse effective working performance and the value of the organisation by increased employee productivity. Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory helps to explain the adoption process of innovation by modelling its entire life cycle according to the aspects of communications and human information interactions. Thus, this research aims to identify the influencing factors and nature of their effect on FM diffusion in Sri Lankan organisations, FM as a sample for the profession. A qualitative research approach was selected to conduct the research. A comprehensive literature synthesis was carried out at first to determine the existing data and also to develop the questionnaire survey which was designed for top management of FM adopted organisations in Sri Lanka. The questionnaire respondents were selected randomly with the available information. Collected data were analysed using manual content analysis and which was validated using a 95% confidence interval test. Research findings revealed that majority of FM adoption decision was taken in the Sri Lankan organisations by Board of Directors/ Managing Director which is authority type organizational innovation-decision and there is nothing which belongs to collective categories such as the decision of the government or any corporation or councils or board. Moreover, the Rogers generalizations regarding internal characteristics for the innovative organizations are most appropriate with the Sri Lankan FM adopted organizations.
NEGLIGENT USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BY CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN SRI LANKA: ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL MANIFESTATIONS
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, DASANDARA S.P.M , DISSANAYAKE D.M.P.P. ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

The construction industry can be identified as one of the main sectors in Sri Lanka where the majority of occupational accidents happen. When considering the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), occupational accidents have been significantly happened due to many reasons. Among those reasons, negligence of the use of PPE by construction workers has become prominent. Different factors can affect this situation. Among them, individual manifestations such as perceptions, beliefs, experiences and attitudes of the workers can make a significant impact. Hence, there is an emerging need to explore the reasons under these individual manifestations, which encourages the negligence use of PPE. This paper therefore aimed to analyse the individual manifestations to unveil the reasons behind the negligence of use of PPE by construction workers in Sri Lanka. A qualitative research approach was followed to achieve the aim of the study. Case studies were conducted using two SME construction projects. Fourteen semi structured interviews were conducted in both cases with managerial and worker level respondents. Collected data were analysed using code based content analysis. ‘Considering PPE as a disturbance’, ‘lack of experiences of the workers’, ‘poor education level of the workers’, ‘inadequate knowledge and skills of the workers’, ‘poor income level’, ‘age of the workers’, ‘number of dependencies’, ‘poor health condition’ and ‘different lifestyles of the workers’ were revealed through the empirical research findings as the key reasons under individual manifestations, which affect for the neglect usage of PPE by the workers. The knowledge generated through this study can be used in many ways by the industry practitioners to make safe working environment within the construction sites.
AN INVESTIGATION OF DIFFERENT FORMWORK SYSTEM FOR HIGH RISE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND FOR DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
Authors:   School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India, SAGAR SHWETA , KUMAR PAUL VIRENDRA ,   School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India
Published: August 2021

The most important aspect of any successful structural construction is the formwork system. Formwork itself defines as the temporary structure into which the concrete placed to obtain its desired shape and gains its weight to withstand against various loading conditions. This paper focuses on the two parts 1. Identified different formwork systems using in Indian construction industry for high-rise building construction and 2. Explanations of the decision support system for formwork system so that a decision-maker decides or makes the right choice for the selection of formwork system. This study employed a literature review approach (journal paper, research paper, technical articles & notes, and white paper). The methodology divided into two parts; firstly, the identification of the formwork systems used in the construction industry and secondly, to study a brief about decision support system and for formwork system by which the ease to make a decision support frame for the formwork system selection. This paper reflects the different formwork system typology used in the construction industry for high-rise buildings. The outcome of this paper helps to establish the baseline to develop decision support for the formwork system selection.
BENEFITS OF LEED CERTIFICATION IN TERMS OF WATER EFFICIENCY IN HOTEL INDUSTRY: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, DAMSARI A.G.U , SRIDARRAN P. ,   University of Moratuwa, ABDEEN F.N ,   University of Moratuwa
Published: August 2021

Water is the world's most precious resource, vital for humanity and the remainder of the world. Due to the incredible water consumption in the hotel industry, hoteliers are required to pay more concern on water saving. The water consumption of the hotel is directly influenced by existing water efficiency practices. Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) provides a structure or collections of metrics to determine the level of water efficiency achievable by a building. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to identify how LEED certification guide hoteliers to achieve water efficiency. The literature synthesis highlights the water efficiency practices, which should be followed by the hoteliers in order to obtain LEED certification. Accordingly, it guides hoteliers to achieve water efficiency under four categories such as outdoor water usage reduction, indoor water usage reduction, cooling tower water usage reduction and water metring. Further, the study identifies the performance gaps between LEED certified hotels and non-LEED certified hotels by highlighting the water efficiency practices adapted by worldwide LEED certified hotels. Moreover, the study revealed that LEED is the most adaptable system used in Sri Lanka among other green rating systems due to its glob-al recognition. The findings of this study could be used by hoteliers as a basis in understanding the available water efficiency practices and measures for the hotels that could be utilised in achieving water efficiency.
Correlation of anatomical involvement patterns of insular gliomas with subnetworks of the limbic system
Authors: Ülgen Ege , Aras Fuat Kaan , Coşgun Erdal , Erşen-Danyeli Ayça , Dinçer Alp , Usseli M. İmre , Özduman Koray , Pamir M. Necmettin
Published: August 2021

OBJECTIVE

Gliomas frequently involve the insula both primarily and secondarily by invasion. Despite the high connectivity of the human insula, gliomas do not spread randomly to or from the insula but follow stereotypical anatomical involvement patterns. In the majority of cases, these patterns correspond to the intrinsic connectivity of the limbic system, except for tumors with aggressive biology. On the basis of these observations, the authors hypothesized that these different involvement patterns may be correlated with distinct outcomes and analyzed these correlations in an institutional cohort.

METHODS

Fifty-nine patients who had undergone surgery for insular diffuse gliomas and had complete demographic, pre- and postoperative imaging, pathology, molecular genetics, and clinical follow-up data were included in the analysis (median age 37 years, range 21–71 years, M/F ratio 1.68). Patients with gliomatosis and those with only minor involvement of the insula were excluded. The presence of T2-hyperintense tumor infiltration was evaluated in 12 anatomical structures. Hierarchical biclustering was used to identify co-involved structures, and the findings were correlated with established functional anatomy knowledge. Overall survival was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis (17 parameters).

RESULTS

The tumors involved the anterior insula (98.3%), posterior insula (67.8%), temporal operculum (47.5%), amygdala (42.4%), frontal operculum (40.7%), temporal pole (39%), parolfactory area (35.6%), hypothalamus (23.7%), hippocampus (16.9%), thalamus (6.8%), striatum (5.1%), and cingulate gyrus (3.4%). A mean 4.2 ± 2.6 structures were involved. On the basis of hierarchical biclustering, 7 involvement patterns were identified and correlated with cortical functional anatomy (pure insular [11.9%], olfactocentric [15.3%], olfactoopercular [33.9%], operculoinsular [15.3%], striatoinsular [3.4%], translimbic [11.9%], and multifocal [8.5%] patterns). Cox regression identified hippocampal involvement (p = 0.006) and postoperative tumor volume (p = 0.027) as significant negative independent prognosticators of overall survival and extent of resection (p = 0.015) as a significant positive independent prognosticator.

CONCLUSIONS

The study findings indicate that insular gliomas primarily involve the olfactocentric limbic girdle and that involvement in the hippocampocentric limbic girdle is associated with a worse prognosis.
Prone transpsoas lumbar corpectomy: simultaneous posterior and lateral lumbar access for difficult clinical scenarios
Authors: Gandhi Sapan D. , Liu David S. , Sheha Evan D. , Colman Matthew W.
Published: August 2021

OBJECTIVE

Lateral lumbar corpectomy with interbody fusion has been well described via a transpsoas approach in the lateral position, as has lumbar interbody fusion with posterior fixation in the prone position. However, no previous report has described the use of both an open posterior approach and a lateral transpsoas approach simultaneously in the prone position. Here, the authors describe their technique of performing transpsoas lumbar corpectomy in the prone position in order to have simultaneous posterior and lateral access for difficult clinical scenarios, and they report their early clinical experience.

METHODS

The surgical technique for simultaneous posterior and lateral transpsoas access to the lumbar spine was reviewed and described in detail. The cases of 2 patients who underwent simultaneous posterior and lateral access in the prone position for complex lumbar pathology were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical presentation, preoperative radiographs, postoperative course, and postoperative radiographs were reviewed.

RESULTS

The first patient presented after previous transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion that was complicated by significant subsidence of the intervertebral cage, vertebral body split fracture, rotational instability, and resulting spinal stenosis. A simultaneous posterior and lateral transpsoas approach in the prone position allowed for removal of the previous cage, lumbar corpectomy, and rigid posterior fixation with direct decompression. The second patient had a significant pathologic burst fracture secondary to a plasmacytoma with retropulsion, resulting in vertebra plana and significant canal stenosis. Simultaneous approaches allowed for complete resection of the plasmacytoma, restoration of lumbar alignment, rigid fixation, and direct posterior decompression. There were no short-term complications, and both patients had resolution of their preoperative symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

Simultaneous posterior and lateral transpsoas access to the lumbar spine in the prone position is a previously unreported technique that allows a safe surgical approach to difficult clinical scenarios.
Comparison of transorbital ultrasound measurements to predict intracranial pressure in brain-injured patients requiring external ventricular drainage
Authors: Youm Jin Young , Lee Jae Hoon , Park Hyun Seok
Published: August 2021

OBJECTIVE

The optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) excluding the dura mater (ONSDE; i.e., the subarachnoid diameter) and the ONSD including the dura mater (ONSDI) have been used differently in studies, but the predictive ability of these two different measurements of the ONSD as measured by invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring has never been compared. Additionally, studies on the prediction of ICP using central retinal artery (CRA) Doppler ultrasonography are scarce. The authors aimed to determine how the two different ONSD measurements, the ONSD/eyeball transverse diameter (ETD) ratio, and transorbital Doppler ultrasonography parameters are associated with ICP via external ventricular drainage (EVD).

METHODS

This prospective observational study included 50 patients with brain injury who underwent EVD between August 2019 and September 2020. The mean of three repeated measurements of the ONSDI and ONSDE was calculated to reduce artifact and off-axis measurements. ETD, an immutable value, was measured from the initial brain CT with a clear outline of the eyeball. Simultaneously, flow velocities in the CRA and posterior ciliary artery (PCA) were compared with the ICP.

RESULTS

The ONSDE, ONSDI, and ONSD/ETD ratio were significantly associated with ICP (p = 0.005, p < 0.001, and p < 0.001, respectively). The ONSD/ETD ratio showed the highest predictive power of increased ICP (area under the curve [AUC] 0.897). The ONSDI was correlated more with the ICP than was the ONSDE (AUC 0.855 vs 0.783). None of the Doppler ultrasonography parameters in the CRA and PCA were associated with ICP.

CONCLUSIONS

The ONSD/ETD ratio is a better predictor of increased ICP compared with the ONSDI or ONSDE in brain-injured patients with nonsevere ICP. The ONSDI may be more available for predicting the ICP than the ONSDE.
External lumbar drainage in progressive pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Authors: Dotan Gad , Hadar Cohen Natalie , Qureshi Hanya M. , Shapira Rootman Mika , Nevo Yoram , Kershenovich Amir
Published: August 2021

OBJECTIVE

Pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is characterized by increased intracranial pressure despite normal cerebrospinal fluid and neuroimaging findings. Initial management is typically medical; however, nearly 10% of children will eventually require surgery for persistent headache and/or vision loss. External lumbar drainage, which is a considerably safer treatment option, has not been adequately analyzed in children with medically refractory IIH.

METHODS

The authors conducted a single-institution retrospective analysis of children with medically refractory IIH who had undergone external lumbar drain (ELD) placement because of worsening papilledema, reflected as increased retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness on optical coherence tomography (OCT) testing. The main outcome measures were effects of external lumbar drainage on papilledema resolution, symptoms, and vision.

RESULTS

The authors analyzed the medical records of 13 children with IIH (11 girls, mean age 15.0 ± 2.3 years) whose mean CSF opening pressure was 45.5 ± 6.8 cm H2O. In all children, the average global RNFL thickness in both eyes significantly increased at ELD placement (right eye 371.8 ± 150.2 μm, left eye 400.3 ± 96.9 μm) compared with presentation thickness (right eye 301.6 ± 110.40 μm, left eye 350.2 ± 107.7 μm) despite acetazolamide medical therapy (20–30 mg/kg/day), leading to ELD placement after 9.5 ± 6.9 days (range 3–29 days). After ELD insertion, there was headache resolution, gradual and continuous improvement in optic disc thickness, and preservation of good vision.

CONCLUSIONS

ELD placement in children with medically refractory IIH who demonstrated worsening papilledema with increased RNFL thickening on OCT testing typically results in symptom relief and disc edema resolution with good visual outcome, often preventing the need for additional definitive surgeries that carry greater failure and morbidity risks.
Primary Immune Response Provides Protective Efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection
Authors: Shrestha Rupendra , Shrestha Reena , Khadka Ram Bahadur , Gyawali Rabin
Published: August 2021

While there is absolutely no evidence to ensure recovered patients are either likely or unlikely to get reinfected. But studies in non-human primates indicate that reinfection of recovered patients is highly unlikely. It is also clear that primary immune responses or induced immunity to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 remain in circulation for several months and at least temporarily confer immunity to protect from reinfection. In addition, negative virus culture analysis of re-positive suggests that positive reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactions in recovered patients are more likely to be false-positive, or detection of genetic remnants of virus discharged from lesions of lungs or better sampling at the time of repeat analysis. However, emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 variants are likely to be causing the infections observed in some of the recovered patients.
Selected DHS data on 10–14-year-olds: Tanzania
Authors:   Population Council
Published: August 2021

Annex to "Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey—Statistical tables for program planning"
Selected DHS data on 10–14-year-olds: Uzbekistan
Authors:   Population Council
Published: August 2021

Annex to "Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey—Statistical tables for program planning"
The implications of early marriage for HIV/AIDS policy
Authors: Bruce Judith , Clark Shelley
Published: August 2021

This brief is based on a background paper prepared for the WHO/UNFPA/Population Council Technical Consultation on Married Adolescents, held in Geneva, Switzerland, December 9–12, 2003. The final paper is entitled “Including married adolescents in adolescent reproductive health and HIV/AIDS policy.” The consultation brought together experts from the United Nations, donors, and nongovernmental agencies to consider the evidence regarding married adolescent girls’ reproductive health, vulnerability to HIV infection, social and economic disadvantage, and rights. The relationships to major policy initiatives—including safe motherhood, HIV, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and reproductive rights—were explored, and emerging findings from the still relatively rare programs that are directed at this population were discussed. Married adolescent girls are outside the conventionally defined research interests, policy diagnosis, and basic interventions that have underpinned adolescent reproductive health programming and many HIV/AIDS prevention activities. They are an isolated, often numerically large, and extremely vulnerable segment of the population, largely untouched by current intervention strategies. As stated in this brief, promoting later marriage, to at least age 18, and shoring up protection options within marriage may be essential means of stemming the epidemic.
Married adolescents: An overview
Authors: Haberland Nicole , Chong Erica , Bracken Hillary J.
Published: August 2021

The nascent work reviewed in this compendium indicates that married girls experience significant social isolation and limited autonomy. Across the studies examined, on indicators of mobility, exposure to media, and social networks, married girls are consistently disadvantaged compared to their unmarried peers. Similarly, across studies, on most of the domains explored here (mobility, decision-making, control over economic resources, and possibly gender-based violence), married girls tend to be less empowered and more isolated than slightly older married females. There may also be health issues associated with marriage during adolescence. Married girls are frequently at a disadvantage in terms of reproductive health information—particularly regarding STIs and HIV. First-time mothers, many of whom are adolescents, by virtue of their parity may have distinct maternal health needs and risks. Finally, early marriage potentially plays a role in exposing girls and young women to severe reproductive health risks, including HIV. Many of these elevated health risks may be largely, though not exclusively, derivative of their social vulnerability.
Efektivitas Dan Kontribusi Penerimaan Bea Perolehan Hak Atas Tanah Dan Bangunan Dalam Rangka Peningkatan Pendapatan Asli Daerah di Kabupaten Gunung Kidul
Authors: Tatik Tatik , Maharani Yestias , Farah HH Zulfa , Barmawi Muhammad Manar
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas dan kontribusi penerimaan BPHTB (Bea Perolehan Hak Atas Tanah dan Bangunan) dalam rangka peningkatan pendapatan asli daerah. BPHTB merupakan pajak atas perolehan hak tanah dan bangunan baik oleh pribadi maupun badan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus pada Kabupaten Gunung Kidul - Yogyakarta. Data diperoleh dari dokumen dan wawancara. Informan/narasumber berasal dari berbagai pihak yang kompeten memberikan informasi yang diperlukan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerimaan Bea Perolehan Hak Atas Tanah dan Bangunan di Kabupaten Gunung Kidul dapat dikategorikan cukup efektif, namun kontribusi dari Bea Perolehan Hak Atas Tanah dan Bangunan terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) masih sangat kurang.

Kata Kunci: Efektivitas, Kontribusi, Pajak, Pendapatan Asli Daerah
Identification of Pediculus Humanus Capitis Exposure in Foster Children at the Orphanage
Authors: Putri Rianita , Kahar Fitriani
Published: August 2021

Pediculus humanus capitis is a parasite known as head lice. This parasite causes itching that interferes with concentration, as well as irritation of the scalp. One of the factors for the spread of this parasite is personal hygiene that is low and quickly spreads in a crowded living environment. The purpose of this study was to describe the exposure to Pediculus humanus capitis in foster children at the An-Nahl Orphanage, Sragen Regency. This research method is descriptive research through cross sectional approach. The results of this study showed that 12 foster children (86%) in An-Nahl Orphanage, Sragen Regency had Pediculus humanus capitis and 2 foster children (14%) did not find Pediculus humanus capitis. Foster children at the An-Nahl Orphanage who have good personal hygiene category, 2 foster children (14%) are negatively exposed to Pediculus humanus capitis, sufficient category is 4 foster children (29%) are positively exposed to Pediculus humanus capitis, bad personal hygiene category is 8 foster children (57%) were positively exposed to Pediculus humanus capitis. The conclusion of the study was Pediculus humanus capitis was found in foster children at An-Nahl Orphanage, Sragen Regency, as many as 57% of all foster children had poor personal hygiene
Overview of Glucose Levels, Blood Pressure, and Lipid Profiles in Patients with Prolanis DM Hypertension
Authors: Imawati Hening
Published: August 2021

The Primary Clinic of UKSW is one of the FKTP BPJS Health implementing service program of chronic disease (Prolanis). Patients with screening of one time blood glucose 200 mg/dL or fasting blood sugar 126 mg/dL were included in control patients of DM prolanis. Patients with criteria of pre hypertension and hypertension 1 were included in the control patients of hypertensive prolanis. Patients with DM and hypertension may have level of high lipid profile so laboratory tests are needed to prevent complications, including cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Research objective to find out the description of glucose level, blood pressure, and lipid profile in patients of DM hipertension prolanis at the Primary Clinic of UKSW Salatiga. The research type was descriptive. The research data was primary data by measuring blood pressure, blood glucose levels and lipid profile. Research results normotension 16 (30,2%), pre hypertension 20 (37,70%), and first degree hypertension as many as 17 (32,10%). The glucose levels of normal blood 20 (37,74%), normal 33 (62,26%). The profile levels of normal lipid cholesterol 30 (54,72%), HDL 26 (49,06%), LDL 9 (18,98%), and triglyceride 30 (56,60%). The profile levels of abnormal lipid cholesterol 29 (45,29%), HDL 27 (50,95%), LDL 44 (83,02%), and triglyceride 23 (43,40%). The glucose levels of normal blood 20 (37,74%) in normotension 5 (9,4%), pre hypertension 8 (15,09%), and first degree hypertension as many as 7 (13,21%). Blood glucose levels normal 62,3% in normotension 11 (20,8%), pre hypertension 12 (22,64%) and first degree hypertension as many as 10 (18,87%).
High-Payoff/High-Risk Research Enables Full-Spectrum Dominance in the Battlespace
Authors: Tousley Bradford C.
Published: August 2021

As the vice president of Advanced Concepts & Technology for Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Bradford Tousley leads an innovative technology incubator inside Raytheon Technologies, which focusses on high-reward/high-risk disruptive technologies for the defense industry. In this interview he discusses the history of Raytheon Technologies and some of the advancements, including quantum computing, ARAKNID, DyNAMO, directed energy weapons, digital engineering, and synthetic biology, which will enable US forces and allies to maintain full-spectrum dominance in the battlespace in the near future. See video at https://youtu.be/8BGtJSISKUs.
Measurement of the angular motion parameters of the mirror of the scanning device
Authors: Pavlov Petr A. , Ivashchenko Elena M.
Published: August 2021

A scanning device for a space-based environmental monitoring system has been investigated. The main attention is paid to the study of the parameters of the angular motion of the mirror of the scanning device, the uniformity of rotation of which largely determines the quality of the image of the Earth's surface. The principle and results of measuring the parameters of the mirror rotation carried out in a wide angular range are considered. The measurements were performed using a dynamic goniometer-autocollimator, which has been calibrated at the State Standard of Plane Angle Unit GET 22-2014. The repeatability of the average angular velocity of the scanning device mirror and the repeatability of the initial scanning angle are calculated. Nonstationarity in mathematical expectation and variance in random deviations of the angular motion of the mirror from the linear law of scanning is noted. The use of wavelet analysis revealed the frequency of excitation of oscillations in the low-frequency region of the spectrum. The possibility of using the a dynamic goniometer-autocollimator for measuring not only the angular position of the scanning device mirror, but also the angular velocity is shown.
Measurement of sea wave height by radar sounding with polarizationmodulated signals
Authors: Shoshin Evgeny L.
Published: August 2021

Methods for determining the height of sea waves, which are relevant for maritime navigation, have been investigated. The measurement of the height of sea waves by the method of radar sounding by polarization-modulated signals is considered. The energy and spectral characteristics of the radar signal reflected by the sea surface at low angles of incidence are described. An algorithm for calculating the average wave height based on the results of measuring the polarization anisotropy of the specific effective scattering surface of the sea area is considered. The relation of the average frequency of the amplitude fluctuations of the reflected radar signals with the sea waves is given. The spectral characteristics of radar signals reflected by the sea surface when irradiated with polarization-modulated signals are analyzed. The procedure for forming an effective statistical estimate of the average wave height based on the results of spectral measurements is considered. The errors of the generated estimates of the wave height associated with the measurement errors of the polarization anisotropy of the effective scattering surface and the average frequency of the envelope of the amplitude fluctuations caused by the Doppler effect are analyzed. The results of experimental measurements of the spectra of the amplitude fluctuations of the envelope of the reflected signals at different states of the sea surface are presented. The analytical dependence of the polarization anisotropy of the effective sea scattering surface on the irradiation angle relative to the wave propagation direction is given. A comparison of estimates of the height of sea waves obtained from radar sounding and meteorological observation data is carried out.
Thermal compensation in quantum frequency standards based on the effect of coherent population trapping
Authors: Paryohin Danil A.
Published: August 2021

The problem of developing a thermal compensation system in quantum frequency standards based on the effect of coherent population trapping is considered. The development of such a system significantly reduces the temperature coefficient of frequency, the value of which is an order of magnitude higher than in rubidium frequency standards. One of the ways to reduce the temperature coefficient of frequency is temperature compensation. A method of thermal compensation based on the Zeeman effect for the shift of the actual frequency is proposed. A method for determining the minimum value of the magnetic field at which there is no influence of magnetosensitive resonances on the reference resonance is considered. The results of the operation of the quantum frequency standard before and after switching on the thermal compensation system are presented.
Reactivity of lesions derived from abasic (AP) sites in DNA
Authors:   , Housh Kurt L.
Published: August 2021

DNA is vital to cellular function. Therefore, maintaining the integrity of the structure of DNA is of the utmost importance. Damage to the DNA is unavoidable and can be detrimental to organisms. Abasic (Ap) sites are the most abundant form of DNA damage and are present in steady state levels of 10,000 Ap sites per cell per day. These lesions have been studied in the past, but there is still much to know about these noxious, electrophilic lesions. This thesis attempts to use the tools of organic and bio-organic chemistry to study the reactivity, structure, and repair of the Ap site and its derivatives.
Critical perturbations of elliptic operators by lower order terms
Authors:   , Luna-Garcia Jose Luis
Published: August 2021

In this work we study issues of existence and uniqueness of solutions of certain boundary value problems for elliptic equations in the upper half-space. More specifically we treat the Dirichlet, Neumann, and Regularity problems for the general second order, linear, elliptic operator under a smallness assumption on the coefficients in certain critical Lebesgue spaces. Our results are perturbative in nature, asserting that if a certain operator L[subscript 0] has good properties (as far as boundedness and invertibility of certain associated solution operators), then the same is true for L[subscript 1], whenever the coefficients of these two operators are close in certain L[subscript p] spaces. Our approach is through the theory of layer potentials, though the lack of good estimates for solutions of L [equals] 0 force us to use a more abstract construction of these objects, as opposed to the more classical definition through the fundamental solution. On the other hand, these more general objects suggest a wider range of applications for these techniques. The results contained in this thesis were obtained in collaboration with Simon Bortz, Steve Hofmann, Svitlana Mayboroda, and Bruno Poggi. The resulting publications can be found in [BHL+a] and [BHL+b].
Internal crisis communication : the effects of negative employee-organization relationships and negative emotions on reputation and employees' unsupportive behavior
Authors:   , Ndone James
Published: August 2021

This study examines the role that negative employee-organization relationships (NEORs) play in determining crisis outcomes (organization's internal reputation and employees' unsupportive behavior). Moreover, the study aims to determine whether the timing of the communication message and the response strategies used in the message affect crisis outcomes. Finally, the role of negative emotions is investigated as mediating variables to explain the relationship between NEORs, crisis response strategies, and crisis timing strategies on crisis outcomes. This study employed an online experiment with 2 (crisis response strategy: rebuilding vs. defensive) x 2 (timing: stealing thunder vs. thunder) between-subjects factorial design with a total of 465 participants recruited from Amazon's market research tool, MTurk. The findings indicate that NEORs affect internal reputation negatively and increase the likelihood of unsupportive behavior. Timing does not affect the relationship between NEORs and crisis outcomes. Rebuilding strategies help in overcoming employees' unwillingness to support the organization during a crisis. Lastly, negative emotions influenced the effect of NEORs on the crisis outcomes. Both theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
BIO-INDUKSI RANTING CABANG GAHARU (GYRINOPS VERSTEEGII) DI PERKEBUNAN GAHARU DESA PEJARING LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Wangiyana I Gde Adi Suryawan
Published: August 2021

Bio-induction on the branch of agarwood tree (Gyrinops versteegii) is a good alternative method to increase resin productivity. The aim of this research is to applied bio-induction on the branch of G. versteegii with different diameters. Different branch diameter was the treatment on this research including branch 1 (diameter 70 mm ± 5 mm), branch 2 (85 mm ± mm), branch 3 (100 mm ± mm). Fusarium solani isolate of Institute for Technology Research and Development of Non-Timber Forest Product was used as a bio-induction agent. This isolate was cultured on bean sprout broth media for 28 days. Bio-induction was carried using standard procedure developed by Forest Research and Development Agency. Observation of the result conducted 3 months after bio-induction. There were 3 parameters of bio-induction result including resin area production, discoloration in form of browning on branch, and fragrance level of resin. Branch 2 has the largest resin area production. However, branch 3 has the highest score of browning and fragrance level. This result indicated a correlation between browning on branch and fragrance level quality. It could be concluded that bio-induction on larger branch diameter could produce higher productivity of resin, especially on browning and fragrance level parameter
Las hormigas legionarias de Jalisco (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae): lista comentada y claves
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Alatorre Bracamontes Carlos Eduardo , Vásquez-Bolaños Miguel , Navarrete-Heredia José Luis , Castaño-Meneses Gabriela ,   Facultad de Ciencias, UNAM, Lattke John E. ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná
Published: August 2021

SSe presentan una lista comentada de las especies de hormigas legionarias del estado de Jalisco y occidente de México, así como claves para la determinación de soldados y obreras. Este trabajo se basó en muestreos realizados en 17 localidades de 14 municipios de Jalisco, así como en la revisión de especímenes depositados en cuatro colecciones entomológicas nacionales. Se examinaron 21,167 ejemplares de hormigas legionarias, donde 18,344 correspondieron a material depositado en las colecciones. Para cada especie, se elaboró una lámina con los principales caracteres diagnósticos empleados en las claves dicotómicas. Los ejemplares en mejores condiciones, con excepción de Neivamyrmex pauxillus y N. Pilosus, cuyos esquemas fueron redibujados a partir de fotografías obtenidas del sitio AntWeb (2015), se eligieron para elaborar las láminas. Se incluyen 21 especies, en la clave y la lista comentada, agrupadas en cuatro géneros: Eciton, Labidus, Neivamyrmex y Nomamyrmex. Se documentan tres primeros nuevos registros para Jalisco: Neivamyrmex halidaii (Shuckard, 1840), N. Impudens (Mann, 1922) y N. Pauxillus (Wheeler, 1903).
Los Odonata (Insecta) en la entomofilatelia
Authors:   Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, López Díaz Juan Antonio , Gómez Benigno ,   El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
Published: August 2021

Se presenta una revisión mundial del inventario de sellos postales con la representación de libélulas y caballitos del diablo (Insecta: Odonata) como organismos biológicos. Para ello se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva en literatura especializada en entomofilatelia, además del uso de la internet. Se encontraron 426 sellos emitidos por 113 países, además de 102 documentos postales (matasellos, sobres del primer día, hojas suvenir). El primer registro de un Odonata en una estampilla postal la realiza Japón en 1923, mientras que los años 2000, 2011 y 2013 se destacan al emitirse la mayor cantidad de sellos con estos insectos. Taxonómicamente, se registra un total de 182 especies, que representa el 3.06% de las especies reconocidas para el orden. De los sellos emitidos, el 6.59% representa especies en alguna categoría de riesgo con base la IUCN.
New species of the genus Ectinogonia Spinola, 1837 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae: Dicercini) from southern Andes of Peru
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina - Museo Klaus Raven Buller, Giraldo Mendoza Alfredo Edgardo
Published: August 2021

A new species of the genus Ectinogonia Spinola, 1837 of southern Peruvian Andes is described and illustrated: Ectinogonia (Ectinogonia) toratensis sp. nov. Diagnostic characters are discussed in relation to Chilean species, particularly those distributednorth of 30°S.
Trigonopeltastes frontalis Bates, 1889 y Plesiorutela specularis (Bates, 1888) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Scarabaeidae) en Campeche, México
Authors:   Colección de Insectos. El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Chamé-Vázquez Eduardo Rafael , Salas-Suárez Noemí ,   Museo de Zoología. El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
Published: August 2021

La finalidad de este trabajo es informar sobre la presencia de dos nuevos registros de la familia Melolonthidae para el estado de Campeche.