bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers in Public Health Facilities in Eastern Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Authors: Farah Alinoor Mohamed , Nour Tahir Yousuf , Obsiye Muse , Aden Mowlid Akil , Ali Omar Moeline , Hussein Muktar Arab , Budul Abdullahi Bedel , Omer Muktar , Getnet Fentabil
Published: August 2021

Background

On March 13, 2020, Ethiopia reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Addis Ababa. COVID-19 is likely to overwhelm an already-fragile health care delivery system and reduce the availability of essential health services. This analysis of data from the Somali Region of Eastern Ethiopia on health care workers’ (HCWs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the prevention and control of COVID-19 may be used in planning health education programs about the emerging viral disease.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HCWs regarding COVID-19 infection.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs in three public health facilities in the Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia. A self-administered questionnaire was shared with all HCWs working at the public health facilities. A total of 15 knowledge questions were scored as 1 or 0 for correct or incorrect responses, respectively. A total of 14 practice questions were scored on a 3-point scale from 1 (“always”) to 3 (“never”). A total of six attitude questions were rated on a 5-point Likert scale, in a negative dimension, as follows: 1 (“strongly agree”), 2 (“agree”), 3 (“neutral”), 4 (“disagree”), and 5 (“strongly disagree”). Mean scores were calculated and used as a cut point to dichotomize the outcome variables (>13.7 indicated good knowledge, <18.8 indicated good practices, and ≤10.5 indicated favorable attitudes). We used t tests and analyses of variance (ie, F tests) to analyze the mean score differences of knowledge, attitudes, and practices between the independent variables. Spearman correlation was used to assess the relationship between mean knowledge and attitude scores.

Results

Of the 686 HCWs approached, a total of 434 HCWs responded (63.3% response rate). The mean age of the participants was 27.6 (SD 5.3) years, and the majority of the participants were male (293/434, 67.5%). The mean knowledge score was 13.7 (SD 2.6), and 73.3% (318/434) of participants had sufficient knowledge. The mean attitude score was 10.5 (SD 4.1), and 54.8% (238/434) of the participants had a good attitude toward COVID-19. The mean practice score was 18.8 (SD 5.8), and 61.5% (267/434) of the participants practiced precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19. There was a negative correlation between knowledge and attitude scores (r=–0.295, P<.001) and between knowledge and practice scores (r=–0.298, P<.001).

Conclusions

The overall levels of knowledge and practice were relatively better than the attitude level. This highlights the need to implement strategies that enhance the positive attitudes and safe practices of the HCWs for better containment of the pandemic and supporting of essential health care services.
Designing Better Exposure Notification Apps: The Role of Persuasive Design
Authors: Oyibo Kiemute , Morita Plinio Pelegrini
Published: August 2021

Background

Digital contact tracing apps have been deployed worldwide to limit the spread of COVID-19 during this pandemic and to facilitate the lifting of public health restrictions. However, due to privacy-, trust-, and design-related issues, the apps are yet to be widely adopted. This calls for an intervention to enable a critical mass of users to adopt them.

Objective

The aim of this paper is to provide guidelines to design contact tracing apps as persuasive technologies to make them more appealing and effective.

Methods

We identified the limitations of the current contact tracing apps on the market using the Government of Canada’s official exposure notification app (COVID Alert) as a case study. Particularly, we identified three interfaces in the COVID Alert app where the design can be improved. The interfaces include the no exposure status interface, exposure interface, and diagnosis report interface. We propose persuasive technology design guidelines to make them more motivational and effective in eliciting the desired behavior change.

Results

Apart from trust and privacy concerns, we identified the minimalist and nonmotivational design of exposure notification apps as the key design-related factors that contribute to the current low uptake. We proposed persuasive strategies such as self-monitoring of daily contacts and exposure time to make the no exposure and exposure interfaces visually appealing and motivational. Moreover, we proposed social learning, praise, and reward to increase the diagnosis report interface’s effectiveness.

Conclusions

We demonstrated that exposure notification apps can be designed as persuasive technologies by incorporating key persuasive features, which have the potential to improve uptake, use, COVID-19 diagnosis reporting, and compliance with social distancing guidelines.
Potential policy reforms to strengthen the accelerated approval pathway
Authors: Kaltenboeck Anna , Mehlman Amanda , Pearson Steven D
Published: August 2021

The accelerated approval pathway for new drugs in the United States is often praised but faces growing criticism of whether it is finding the appropriate balance between uncertainty, access and cost. To support efforts to strengthen the pathway, this paper provides an analysis of key concerns and the advantages and disadvantages of ten potential policy reforms – those achievable through the US FDA action alone, and those that would require a combination of government, payer and life science industry actions. Accelerated approval sits at the heart of many of the controversies regarding drug approvals and pricing, and this analysis provides perspectives on how best to strengthen the pathway within the broader landscape of an innovative US healthcare system.
BEZBEDNOST U JAVNOJ UPRAVI
Authors: Klisaric Sanja
Published: August 2021

Razvoj javne uprave nekopmatibilno svom dimaničkom i intenzivnom razgranavanju ne poklanja dovoljno pažnje bezbednosnom aspektu čineći ga nekontinuiranim ili čak u celosti nepostojećim elementom koji prati razvoj javne uprave. Ovaj rad izneće razloge za intenzivno, sistematično i kontunuirano implementiranje bezbednosti u javnu upravu, kao i razloge zbog kojih se ona zanemaruje ili ne ostvaruje.
NACIONALNA I PROSVETITELJSKA ULOGA SRPSKE CRKVE TOKOM PRVOG SVETSKOG RATA (1914-1918)
Authors: Katana Ljupka
Published: August 2021

Nacionalna i prosvetiteljska uloga koju je imala Srpska Crkve prestala je da postoji u Prvom svetskom ratu (1914-1918). Njena celokupna delatnost bila je ugašena dolaskom okupatora u Srbiju. Sa gašenjem crkve, ugašena je i dugovekovna tradicija koju je imala u ulozi obrazovnog i socijalnog stožera, te duhovnog obnovitelja naroda. Drugim rečima, nestao je dugovekovni temelj duhovne sprege i veze sa identitetom. Tema obrazovne uloge crkve kao cilj analize, otvara novo poglavlje savremene srpske orbite, te dobija na snazi od kako se vraća interesovanje prevashodno mlađih generacija za teološku nauku. Druge društvene nauke povezane su sa istom. Tako, politika, istorija, filozofija i druga naučna gledišta imaju svoje trajne veze sa religijom. Spoj nauke i religije, u ovom slučaju političke nauke i religije, važan je u razrađivanju subjekata moći koji su u sadejstvu sa duhovnom edukacijom mogli imati pozitivnog udela u ratu i pomoći u mentalnom osnaživanju tokom i nakon ratnih stradanja na tlu Srbije.
Kroz uporedni metod, iz pozicije novog doba, analiza može ukazati kakav je bio status i uloga srpske crkve u obrazovanju naroda pre i tokom Velikog rata. Pokazaće se kako se ostvarivala ova uloga i zašto su nosioci tadašnjeg vlasti donosili pojedine odluke. Na kraju, pokazaće se kakve efekte su ove odluke proizvodile kroz osvrt na vreme danas. U tom smislu, retroaktivna analiza razloga uspeha odnosno neuspeha, značajna je u ukazivanju na sponu obrazovanja i duhovnosti koju je oduvek imala crkva, te može pomoći u budućoj analizi iste ili slične tematike. U tom smislu, analiza je nesaglediva bez pogleda na prošlost.
DOBROVOLjNA ASIMILACIJA SRBA ?
Authors: Prvulovic Vladimir
Published: August 2021

Posle svih nepravdi koje su međunarodni faktori, pre svega ratni neprijatelji, ali i kasniji mirotvorci, učinili srpskom narodu u dva svetska rata, u planiranom razbijanju SFRJ – medijskom harangom, sankcijama i agresijom NATO na SRJ i Srbiju, jasno je da tada, pa ni danas nije bilo lako biti Srbin. Sigurno je rizično javno se tako deklarisati u svetu koji je Srbe svrstao u „loše momke“, a posebno je to teško našim iseljenicima u zemljama sa dominantnim antisrpskim stvavovima. Zato se mnogi naši iseljenici, iz egzistencijalnih, pre svega ekonomskih razloga, ustežu da izraze svoje srpsko poreklo i identitet. Ako moraju, radije ističu da su Jugosloveni. Za razliku od njih, pripadnici bivših jugoslovenskih naroda, razbijanjem Jugoslavije uz pomoć zapadnih zemalja u koje su se kasnije iselili, ponosito ističu svoju novu državnost, odričući se srpske prošlosti, istorije i kulture i distancirajući se od svega što je srpsko. Sve to, pokazali su podaci iz poslednjeg popisa stanovništva u SAD 2011, koji nam daje neverovatne statističke podatke. U SAD ima duplo više Jugoslovena, a od Srba više Hrvata, Slovenaca, pa čak i Albanaca. To je činjenica koja ukazuje da se na duži rok, posebno u drugoj i trećoj generaciji naših ljudi u rasejanju, radi o nekoj vrsti dobrovoljne asimilacije, uz postepeni gubitak srpskog nacionalnog i kulturnog identiteta. Srbija, kao zemlja matica i Srpska pravoslavna crkva, bi morale da preduzmu državničke i verske, obrazovne, međunarodno pravne mere, za ohrabrivanje i zaštitu naših ljudi u rasejanju da sačuvaju svoj srpski identitet i prenose ga na nove generacije svojih potomaka. Inače će polako, ali sigurno čak i statistički nestati.
MONOPOLIZACIJA GLOBALNOG MEDIJSKOG SEKTORA: NEDAVNI DOGAĐAJI
Authors: Sapunov Vladimir
Published: August 2021

Ovaj članak ima za cilj da dopuni domaće i strane studije masovne komunikacije političkom i ekonomskom analizom događaja vezanih za monopolizaciju u svetskom medijskom sektoru u 2018-2020. – na osnovu relevantnih primera.
MEĐUNARODNO PRAVO U HARTOVOJ PRAVNOJ TEORIJI – JEDNOSTAVAN PRAVNI POREDAK ILI SLOŽEN PRAVNI SISTEM
Authors: Aleksic Luka
Published: August 2021

Promatranje pravne prirode međunarodnog prava, njegovog važenja, ali i praktičnog uticaja koje ono ima, nikad nije prestalo da intrigira pravnu teoriju. Istorijski gledano, međunarodno pravo je prešlo dug put od njegovog inicijalnog sagledavanja kao kakve međunarodne pozitivne moralnosti, pa sve do savremenih pozitivističkih i prirodnopravnih teorija koje ovaj pojam definišu kao decentralizovani pravni sistem koji je po kvalitetu i funkciji potpuno jednak sa nacionalnim pravnim sistemima . U drugoj polovini 20, a naročito od početka 21. veka, međunarodno pravo doživljava naglu ekspanziju i razvoj. Na to pre svega utiče ustanovljavanje različitih međudržavnih međunarodnih organizacija specijalizovanih za određene oblasti međunarodno-pravnog funkcionisanja i uspostavljanje stalnih ili ad hoc tribunala, kao i sve veća kodifikaciju međunarodnih pravnih pravila i proširivanje oblasti regulisanja, kako u privatnoj tako i u međudržavnoj sferi. Stoga je primarni cilj ovog rada pregled i dalje osvetljavanje pravne prirode međunarodnog prava, njegovog sadržaja, odnosno uzroka njegovog važenja i primene kroz prizmu Hartove (Herbert Hart) pravne teorije.
Efectos de edad, periodo y cohorte sobre la desocupación de la fuerza de trabajo en el Gran Santiago, Chile 1957-2006
Authors:   Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Rivero Cantillano Rodrigo Javier , Baez Morales Antonio ,   Universidad de Guajuanto
Published: August 2021

La desocupación de la fuerza de trabajo en el Gran Santiago ha sufrido variaciones notorias durante el siglo XX, sin embargo, queda mucho por explicar acerca de sus causas. Este trabajo se propone analizar los efectos que ha tenido el cambio demográfico sobre la desocupación de la fuerza de trabajo entre 1957 y 2006 desde una perspectiva de cohorte. Con ese objetivo se aplicó el modelo de Edad-Periodo-Cohorte de Estimador Intrínseco, desarrollado por Fu (2000) y Yang et al. (2004; 2008). Los resultados indican que no solo la edad del trabajador o el periodo espe- cífico influyen para explicar las tasas de desocupación en el Gran Santiago, sino que también el factor tamaño de la cohorte es importante, hecho que ha sido poco explorado.
Factores relacionados con la pobreza, la inseguridad alimentaria y estrategias de afrontamiento en municipios marginados de Puebla, México
Authors:   Colegio de Posgraduados en Ciencias Agrícolas, Jaramillo-Villanueva José Luis , Gurusamy Venkatesh ,   JKK Munirajah College of Agricultural Science, Jiménez Sánchez Leobardo ,   Colegio de Posgraduados en Ciencias Agrícolas, Martínez-Carrera Daniel Claudio ,   Colegio de Posgraduados en Ciencias Agrícolas
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue identificar y explicar los factores determinantes de la condición de pobreza e inseguridad alimentaria de hogares rurales en municipios del estado de Puebla. Los datos se obtuvieron a través de una encuesta sociodemográfica, utilizando un diseño de muestreo por conglomerados, con confiabilidad del 95 por ciento y precisión de ocho por ciento. Éstos se modelaron con regresión logística. Las variables significativas (p ≤ 0.05) en explicar la pobreza son aquellas que tienen un carácter prolongado en sus efectos; la educa-ción, la posesión de activos, tener ganado mayor, tierra agrícola (mayor a 5 ha.), el empleo no agropecuario, y recibir crédito productivo. Las variables que explican la inseguridad alimentaria parecen tener efectos de corto plazo en el acceso a los alimentos; transferencias asistenciales, la producción para autoconsumo, y recibir remesas. Las cifras de pobreza, inseguridad alimentaria y la proporción del ingreso para alimentación, son ligeramente mayores a las oficiales en 2014.
A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites and its Applications.
Authors: KUMAR SANDEEP
Published: August 2021

Abstract: Natural fibers are gaining numerous attention due to their ecofriendly nature and sustainability. The problem of global warming and environmental imbalance is being faced throughout the world which needs to be resolved. The aim of this review paper is to give a comprehensive review about the natural fiber reinforced composites and its applications. It also explains about the various surface treatments and which are applied to the natural fibers and their effects on these fibers. The properties of natural fibers vary on various factor such as fiber type, fiber size, orientation, and its structure. Being various advantages of natural fiber reinforced composites there are some disadvantages also which are high moisture absorption, lower mechanical properties and lower fire resistance which limits the applications of natural fiber reinforced composites. Keywords: Natural fibers, composite materials, properties, applications.
Review Paper on Introduction to Cyber Forensics
Authors: Yadav Priya R.
Published: August 2021

Abstract: Cyber Forensics is termed as scientific methods or applications in association with the judiciary or court of laws. The aim behind these methods is to unveil the digital evidence to be utilized in court for solving crime cases. This sort of technology wasn’t practiced before therefore most criminals tend to urge away with their criminal acts without valid proof to incriminate or prosecute them. During that time the oaths, confessions, testimonies from witnesses were the sole determining factors of evidence Crimes committed within electronic or digital domains, particularly within cyberspace, have become common. Criminals are using technology to commit their offenses and make new challenges for law enforcement agents, attorneys, judges, military, and security professionals. Digital forensics has become a vital instrument in identifying and solving computer-based and computerassisted crime. This paper provides a quick introduction to cyber forensics. During this paper we present a typical model for both Incident Response and Computer Forensics processes which mixes their advantages in an exceedingly flexible way: It allows for a management oriented approach in digital investigations while retaining the chance of a rigorous forensics investigation. Keywords: cyber forensics, digital forensic science, computer forensics, evidence, judicial system.
Generations of Software Engineering
Authors: Gupta Archit
Published: August 2021

Abstract: Software Engineering has grown and developed from the 1960’s till now a lot as our knowledge and understanding of software is increasing day-by-day due to which software is becoming increasingly reliable and cost effective. Previous research was not able to express clearly how software engineering transitioned, how new technologies and services for software came to be known and were started using in the world of software engineering, decade or year wise. I use data from different websites and research papers to tell how software engineering has evolved along with the years with details about what happened in particular years, with respect to the corresponding decades. There are also details about manifestos and the developers of computer languages. The findings indicate that the software engineering field is vast and is still far from being fully developed, in a world where we have hands on every technology possible and hence new software’s and services are coming out on a regular basis now.
Closed loop analysis of Dual Bridge Converter with 4- levels
Authors: Indurthy Hitesh
Published: August 2021

Abstract: A dual bridge (DB) LLC resonant converter for dc-dc conversion with closed loop is proposed in the system. The model is capable of delivering very low voltage, with a variable input dc fluctuations in the source side. The new PWM technique used helps the bridge output robust. The proposed model works only in 4 modes of operation. DB LLC converter uses different phase shift for each individual switches with different duty ratios. The model is simulated with 160V/200V DC input and 24V output with 20A i.e. 480W is provided to verify the operation. Keywords: Dual Bridge, LLC resonant converter, Closed loop operation, Boost converter.
La lectura y escritura creativa como herramientas de análisis y transformación de la vejez
Authors:   Universitat de Lleida, Oró-Piqueras Maricel , Domínguez-Rué Emma ,   Universitat de Lleida, Mina-Riera Núria ,   Universitat de Lleida, Casado-Gual Núria ,   Universitat de Lleida
Published: August 2021

La literatura es especialmente importante para las personas mayores, ya que, a través de representaciones literarias, éstas pueden cuestionar estereotipos y tabúes asociados al envejecimiento, así como la continuidad de la creatividad durante la vejez. El análisis y los resultados que se presentan en este trabajo se basan en un taller sobre lectura y escritura creativa organizado dentro del programa “Aula abierta” de la Universitat de Lleida. En las cuatro sesiones del taller se comentaron textos de autores contemporáneos en los que predominaban temas como la sabiduría, la soledad, la enfermedad y la muerte. A partir del análisis de los debates, y de los ejercicios creativos de los participantes, concluimos que la literatura es un medio ideal para reflexionar y debatir sobre la vejez de forma abierta y creativa. Entre las principales conclusiones consideramos que la creatividad continúa activa en la vejez.
CATHOLIC VIEW OF THE PROBLEM OF CHURCH UNION IN V.V. ROZANOV’S JOURNALISM
Authors:   YEKATERINA V. BARANOVA University of Turin, BARANOVA YEKATERINA V.
Published: August 2021

The article retraces the “ecumenical” period of V.V. Rozanov (1856-1919), which came at the time of the late 1890s - early 1900s, outlining the philosopher’s views on Catholicism and the unionist problem. These themes, practically untouched in Russian science, were elaborated in the Catholic works within the walls of the Pontific Oriental Institute in Rome. The author introduces the texts, previously unknown to the national specialists on Rozanov. They manifest the intent to present Rozanov as an apologist of Catholicism. The grasp of meanings of the polemical writing of Rozanov’s journalism becomes an axiological guideline of the article, which otherwise leads to a shift of the accents towards the conclusions desirable for the Catholic side. The methodological guideline remains the correlation of the nature of the evolvement of the study of Rozanov’s heritage with the external revision of the unionist question and the attribution of its results to the “new theism” elaborated by the thinker. The author finds the omission of the Catholic side in ignoring the historiosofical constant of Rozanovian thought, in the light of which, the absence of a solution to the unionist problem in the frame of the current cultural paradigm becomes a surety of a different comprehension of the Universal Church.
DIGITAL RELIGIOUS PROTEST IN PROVINCIAL RUSSIAN CITIES: RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND FORMS
Authors:   IGOR А. YURASOV Penza branch of Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, YURASOV IGOR А. , TANINA MARIA А. ,   MARIA А.TANINA Penza branch of Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, YUDINA VERA. A. ,   VERA. A. YUDINA Penza branch of Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

Digitalization trends that have been actively developing in the Russian Federation over the past ten years have an impact on the protest moods of people who share a religious worldview. The authors of the publication were interested exclusively in digital forms of protest activity within the traditional confessions of Russian provincial cities, namely Orthodoxy and Islam. In view of the small number of people who profess Judaism in the provincial cities of the Russian Federation, and because of the dogmatic foundations of traditional Buddhism, which is extremely negative to any form of protest against existing political, economic, and social realities, these denominations have not given any significant examples of virtual protest on the Internet. The authors clearly distinguish between legal forms of digital protest in the religious semiosphere and forms of religious extremism and xenophobia, which are also beyond the scientific interest of the authors of this study. The subject of this analysis is the forms of virtual protest activity on the Internet, which are classified in the following areas: protest against religion as an institution that protects the existing political, economic, and social foundations of Russian society from the point of view of atheism and other faiths and religious systems; protest against the existing official confessional hierarchy within the normative religious discourse; protest against internal confessional dogmas aimed at reform or division...
Proximate Composition of Traditional Turkish Stuffed Meatballs Produced with Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Mince and Determination of its Colour and Sensory Quality during Frozen Storage (-18ºC)
Authors: Güvenin Demet , Tokur Bahar , Korkmaz Koray , Uçar Yılmaz
Published: August 2021

The nutritional value of stuffed meatballs made with minced rainbow trout rather than red meat in the stuffing was investigated, as well as color variations (L *, a *, and b *) and sensory quality, using two different cooking methods (boiling and frying) on samples stored in the freezer (-18 oC). As a result of this research, the moisture, the crude ash, the lipid, and the crude protein contents of stuffed meatballs produced with rainbow trout were found as %58.25 ± 0.93, %2.01 ± 0.05, %5.28 ± 0.29, and %7.69± 0.08, respectively. The content of total saturated fatty acids composition (∑SFA), total monounsaturated fatty acids composition (∑MUFA), and total polyunsaturated fatty acids composition (∑PUFA) was found to be 12.52 ± 0.23%, 39.11 ± 1.27%, and 43.73 ± 1.98%, respectively. The atherogenic (AI) and thrombogenic indexes (TI) for dietary factors associated with cardiovascular disease were found to be 0.10 and 0.25, respectively. In the evaluation of color (L *, a *, and b *) of frozen samples, L * (black-white) and b * (blue-yellow) values in all groups (raw, boiled, and fried) increased significantly at the end of storage compared to the initial value ( p<0.05). Following frying and boiling, the * (green-red) values of the frozen-stored samples decreased significantly (p<0,05). Sensory quality was assessed in this study using two cooking methods: boiling and fried, both of which are common serving methods for stuffed meatballs. Although a significant decrease was detected in all sensory quality parameters of samples during frozen storage, it was determined that it did not reach the unacceptable limit at the end of storage.
The Effects of Supplemented Diets with Turmeric Powder on Pigmentation and Growth of Yellow Tail Cichlid Pseudotropheus acei (Regan 1922)
Authors: Öngün Ömer , Bahadır Koca Seval , Koca Habil Uğur
Published: August 2021

There are few studies about the effect of turmeric powder on the skin pigmentation of fish in the literature. This study was conducted to research body and tail pigmentation and growth performance of Pseudotropheus acei (Regan 1922) fed supplemented diets with different ratio turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder. Five diets were prepared by adding four different ratios of turmeric powder (T1: 1%, T3: 3%, T5: 5%, and T7: 7% ) to C: control diet (without turmeric powder). A total of 75 broodstock (mean weight 6g) were randomly stocked (4♀:1♂) in 15 aquariums (70x30x40cm), with three replications. The fish were fed twice daily at 8:30 and 20:30 with the diets supplemented turmeric as ad libitum during the 90 days. At the end of the experiment, the body and tail pigmentation of P. acei significantly increased with increasing turmeric rate in diets (P <0.05). The blue indicator –b values in male and female body color were high in all turmeric supplemented groups compared to the control group (P˂0.05). Also, the yellow color indicator + b value in the color of the male and female tail increased with the addition of turmeric. Hab values were determined in the blue area for the body and in the yellow area for the tail. However, pigmentation of all groups supplemented turmeric powder was visually not different from the color of the control group. There were no significant differences between final weights, weight gain SGR, FCR, and survival rates of P. acei fed diets supplemented with turmeric powder compared to the control (P˃0.05). As a result of the study, skin and tail pigmentation and growth performance of P. acei were not improved by supplementing with turmeric powder to diets.
Indicadores de sustentabilidade de usinas térmicas na Amazônia: estudo de caso em Rondônia
Authors: Amaral Cristiano Torres do , Moret Artur de Souza , Marta José Manuel Carvalho
Published: August 2021

Este artigo apresenta uma metodologia de análise de sustentabilidade de usinas térmicas, com destaque para o sistema isolado na Amazônia, no estado de Rondônia, Brasil. O trabalho descreve indicadores paraa construção de um indicador geral de sustentabilidade que possibilita classificar as microgrids térmicas de acordo com a contribuição ambiental, social e econômica. Neste estudo, foram utilizados dados oficiais elevantamento de dados junto às concessionárias de distribuição de energia elétrica. A modelagem proposta contribui para definir políticas para o controle de gases efeito estufa, a mitigação de riscos, o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias e a distribuição de recursos públicos para investimentosem fontes alternativas de energia. O projeto de pesquisa foi desenvolvido pelo Grupo de Pesquisa Energia Sustentável Renovável da Universidade Federal de Rondônia.
Tüketicilerin Pandemi Sürecindeki Satın Alma Davranışlarının Cinsiyetlere Göre İncelenmesi
Authors: Koç Esra , Aydın Fatma Fehime
Published: August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in late 2019 significantly affected the whole world. Policies used by governments to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic have also affected the behavior of consumers. It is not easy to predict how the pandemic, which emerged as an unusual situation, will affect the purchasing behavior of consumers. In the study, it is aimed to investigate the effect of COVID-19 on the purchasing behavior of consumers depending on the gender factor. For this purpose, the survey method was applied in the study. The sample of the study consists of 397 people. The study was conducted on Turkey. T-test and variance analysis were used in this survey study. According to the findings obtained as a result of the research, it has been determined that the behavior of consumers changed significantly during the COVID-19 period and these changes were especially aimed at meeting the physiological and safety needs, which are one of their basic needs. A significant difference was observed in the behaviors of women and men. It has been observed that women shop more in case of panic, while men are more interested in online consumption. There have also been cases where men and women exhibit similar behavior. For example, it has been found that the demand for healthy nutrition and hygiene products has increased significantly for both women and men during the epidemic period.
Doğrudan Yabancı Sermaye Yatırımları ileGelir Eşitsizliği İlişkisi: Literatür İncelemesi
Authors: Kaplan Yeter , Aktaş Munise Tuba
Published: August 2021

In the literature, it is possible to come across studies examining the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on income inequality. In this study, a literature review has been conducted in order to better consideration the effect of FDI on income inequality. In this context, the main purpose of the study is to reveal the effect of FDI on income inequality within the framework of theoretical approaches based on empirical study findings. In addition, the study aims to contribute to the debates on the effects of foreign direct investment on income inequality. The findings of the studies on the relationship between FDI and income inequality shows differences. In some of the studies examined, there are findings supporting that FDI increases income and wage inequality. On the other hand, some other studies have found evidences that FDI reduces income inequality. Otherwise, there are also studies showing that FDI does not have a significant effect on income inequality.
Konsep Hermeneutika Al-Qur’an Ma’nā-Cum-Mağza dan Aplikasinya dalam Memahami Bunga Bank
Authors: Zaman Akhmad Roja Badrus
Published: August 2021

Artikel ini mengelaborasi teori ma’nā-cum-maġza dan implementasinya terhadap topik riba dalam Al-Qur’an. Tulisan ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-kualitatif, dan termasuk dalam penelitian pustaka. Teknik kerja teori hermeneutika ma’nā-cum-maġza adalah melakukan analisis linguistik, melihat historisitas penurunan suatu ayat dalam konteks makro dan mikro, dan melakukan penggalian maqṣad atau maġza (signifikasi) suatu ayat. Dengan menggunakan teori tersebut, dapat diketahui bahwa dalam aspek historisnya, riba menunjuk kepada fenomena realitas bangsa Arab abad ke-7 yang melipatgandakan nominal pinjaman awal yang mengarah kepada perbuatan eksploitatif dan zalim. Hal tersebut berbeda dengan konsep bunga bank dalam sistem perbankan kontemporer. Dengan mengambil maġza melalui kajian historis, teori interpretasi ma’nā-cum-maġza cenderung menekankan pada aspek moral pengharaman riba, dan menomorduakan bentuk legal riba—karena memiliki signifikasi hukum yang tidak terkatakan, sehingga menjadikannya tidak diharamkan.
Unsur Jawa dalam Iluminasi Al-Qur’an
Authors: Syahrazad Hanan
Published: August 2021

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk visual dan ragam hias yang ada dalam mushaf Al-Quran yang disalin di Pura Pakualaman, Yogyakarta, yang diuraikan dengan model satuan visual seni kriya. Naskah-naskah koleksi Pura Pakualaman disimpan di perpustakaan Pura Pakualaman, termasuk lima buah mushaf Al-Qur’an. Dua di antaranya memiliki ragam hias, yaitu satu mushaf dengan ragam hias wedana renggan, dan satu mushaf lainnya dengan ragam hias wedana gapura renggan dengan ragam hias flora. Tidak seperti naskah-naskah Pura Pakualaman pada umumnya yang memiliki kaitan filosofis antara teks dan ragam hiasnya, ragam hias yang terdapat pada mushaf ini tidak memiliki keterkaitan makna antara teks ayat Al-Quran dengan ragam hias yang mengitarinya. Ragam hias wedana renggan dan wedana gapura renggan yang muncul dalam mushaf Al-Qur’an tersebut menunjukkan adanya pengaruh tradisi penulisan naskah Jawa dalam penyalinan mushaf Al-Qur’an di Jawa, khususnya di Pura Pakualaman.
Al-Qur’an dan Pembahasalokalan di Indonesia
Authors: Rohmana Jajang A
Published: August 2021

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan penggunaan istilah aing (aku) bagi Tuhan dalam tafsir Al-Qur’an berbahasa Sunda. Objek kajian ini adalah penggunaan kata aing tersebut dalam tafsir Qur’anul Adhimi karangan Haji Hasan Mustapa (1852-1930) dan beberapa tafsir Al-Qur’an karya K.H. Ahmad Sanusi (1888-1950). Keduanya menggunakan istilah aing bagi Allah sebagai kata ganti orang pertama tunggal. Melalui metode riset kepustakaan dan pendekatan sosiolinguistik, kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan istilah aing tersebut tidak hanya terkait dengan keyakinan teologis akan superioritas Allah dibanding makhluk, tetapi juga mencerminkan pengaruh stratifikasi sosial di masyarakat yang menempatkan aing pada tingkatan tertinggi. Meski sekarang penggunaan istilah aing dianggap kurang sopan, tetapi penggunaannya pada awal abad ke-20 dapat diterima karena dianggap paling bisa mewadahi superioritas Allah itu dibanding kata sejenis yang menunjukkan strata sosial rendah. Sebuah kesadaran diglosia bahasa dalam tafsir kitab suci sebagai cermin perlakuan orang Sunda terhadap Allah ke dalam situasi bahasa tertinggi yang berbeda dengan situasi lainnya.
Conservative approach in the management of ectopic pregnancy
Authors: Nisevic Jelena , Vukovic Jelena , Milatovic Stevan , Djurdjevic Srdjan
Published: August 2021

Introduction. Ectopic pregnancy is defined as the implantation of a
fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity and it is one of the leading
causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Localization and risk factors.
The most common localization of ectopic pregnancy is within the fallopian
tube, while other localizations include abdominal organs, ovaries, scars
after previous cesarean sections, and cervix. Risk factors for ectopic
pregnancy include previous fallopian tube injuries, infertility including
multiple embryo transfers, use of contraceptives, smoking, older age, prior
history of ectopic pregnancy, intentional abortions. Diagnostic procedures.
Measurement of serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin levels along with
certain ultrasonography signs, i.e. extrauterine gestational sac, with a
present yolk sac and/or embryo, with or without a cardiac activity, have the
highest degree of reliability in making the diagnosis, whereas uncertain
signs, such as ?blob? and ?bagel? signs, also have a high positive
predictive value. Therapeutic modalities. Ectopic pregnancy can be treated
by surgical, medical or expectant management. Expectant and medical
management are reserved for hemodynamically stable patients who are
adequately informed and where monitoring and control are possible.
Conservative treatment. Before the initiation of treatment with
methotrexate, it is necessary to rule out a vital intrauterine pregnancy,
and consider the contraindications for methotrexate therapy, based on
detailed medical history and laboratory tests. The Clinic of Obstetrics and
Gynecology of the Clinical Center of Vojvodina uses a two-dose protocol by
which methotrexate is administered intramuscularly and which has proven to
be highly successful with few side effects. Surgical treatment modalities.
Candidates for emergency laparoscopy or laparotomy are women who are
hemodynamically unstable and who should not receive methotrexate.
Conclusion. In properly selected patients, the success rate of methotrexate
therapy is around 93%.
Application of metaheuristic optimization algorithms for image registration in mobile robot visual control
Authors: Djokic Lazar , Jokic Aleksandar , Petrovic Milica , Slavkovic Nikola , Miljkovic Zoran
Published: August 2021

Visual Servoing (VS) of a mobile robot requires advanced digital image
processing, and one of the techniques especially fitting for this complex
task is Image Registration (IR). In general, IR involves the geometrical
alignment of images, and it can be viewed as an optimization problem.
Therefore, we propose Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms (MOA) for IR in
VS of a mobile robot. The comprehensive comparison study of three
state-of-the-art MOA, namely the Slime Mould Algorithm (SMA), Harris Hawks
Optimizer (HHO), and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is presented. The
previously mentioned MOA used for IR are evaluated on 12 pairs of stereo
images obtained by a mobile robot stereo vision system in a laboratory model
of a manufacturing environment. The MATLsoftware package is used for the
implementation of the considered optimization algorithms. Acquired
experimental results show that SMA outperforms HHO and WOA, while all three
algorithms perform satisfactory alignment of images captured from various
mobile robot poses.
Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Auditing Profession: A Literature Review
Authors: Almufadda Ghayah , Almezeini Nora Ahmed
Published: August 2021

This paper investigates some essential questions that might interest auditors regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on the auditing profession by reviewing a selective bibliography of papers published mainly between 2016 and 2020. It discusses the major AI applications in the auditing field and explores the associated benefits in increasing auditing work's effectiveness, efficiency, and quality. It further illustrates the major internal critical considerations that should be taken into account before AI application adoption in auditing practices, from initial decision-making to the use of proper countermeasures, to ensure the successful and effective implementation of AI applications. The extent to which AI applications in the accounting and auditing field might affect current hiring practices and threaten an auditor's job, as performed today, is discussed and various debates and contradictory opinions are presented. The major AI applications adopted by the Big 4 accounting firms are also discussed.
National Trends in Out-of-Pocket Costs Among U.S. Adults With Diabetes Aged 18–64 Years: 2001–2017
Authors: Wang Yu , Park Joohyun , Li Rui , Luman Elizabeth , Zhang Ping
Published: August 2021

OBJECTIVE

To assess national trends in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs among adults aged 18–64 years with diabetes in the U.S.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Using data from the 2001–2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, we estimated total per person annual OOP costs (insurance premiums, prescription drug costs, inpatient and outpatient deductibles, copays, and other payments not covered by insurance) and high OOP cost rate, defined as the percentage of people with OOP spending >10% of their family’s pretax income. We examined trends overall, by subgroup (insurance type, income level, insulin use, size of patient’s employer, and whether the patient was enrolled in a high deductible health plan), and by type of service. Changes in trends were identified using joinpoint analysis; costs were adjusted to 2017 U.S. dollars.

RESULTS

From 2001 to 2017, OOP costs decreased 4.3%, from $4,328 to $4,139, and the high OOP cost rate fell 32%, from 28 to 19% (P < 0.001). Changes in the high OOP cost rate varied by subgroup, declining among those with public or no insurance and those with an income <200% of the federal poverty level (P < 0.001) but remaining stable among those with private insurance and higher income. Drug prescription OOP costs decreased among all subgroups (P < 0.001). Decreases in total (−$58 vs. −$37, P < 0.001) and prescription (−$79 vs. −$68, P < 0.001) OOP costs were higher among insulin users than noninsulin users.

CONCLUSIONS

OOP costs among U.S. nonelderly adults with diabetes declined, especially among those least able to afford them. Future studies may explore factors contributing to the decline in OOP costs and the impact on the quality of diabetes care and complication rates.
Virtuális valóság és haderő - polgári alkalmazási lehetőségek : III. rész
Authors: Németh András , Virágh Krisztián
Published: August 2021

Bár a virtuális valóság (VR – Virtual Reality) nem a 21. század találmánya, a technológia csak az elmúlt évtizedben érte el azt a fejlettségi szintet, ami megteremtette szélesebb körű elterjedésének technikai feltételeit. Az utca embere ma még csak többnyire filmekben, illetve VR-vidámparkokban, vagy szórakoztatóközpontokban találkozhat fejlettebb virtuális élményt kínáló megoldásokkal, ugyanakkor néhány százezer forintos befektetéssel már az otthonunkban is megtapasztalhatjuk a technológiában rejlő lehetőségeket. A katonai kiképzés területén a VR számos elemét használják már akár évtizedek óta, a komplex, magas valóságérzetet keltő megoldások integrációja mégis további, nagy dinamikával fejlődő lehetőséget kínál a hazai kiképzés rendszerének reformjára és folyamatos modernizálására. A sorozat korábbi részeiben a szerzők a VR történetét, fejlődését és az immerzitásélmény folyamatos fokozásához szükséges technológiai hátteret mutatták be.
Az Aero Vodochody cseh repülőgépgyártó vállalat és repülőgépei : I. rész
Authors: Hennel Sándor , Kelecsényi István
Published: August 2021

Az Aero Vodochody cseh repülőgépgyártó vállalat hadiipari jelenléte több mint százéves múltra tekint vissza. Saját tervezésű repülőgépek mellett más típusok licencgyártásával, valamint a világháború alatt és az azt megelőző időszakban személygépjármű-gyártással is foglalkoztak. A cég az 1960-as évektől képes gázturbinás kiképző repülőgépek sárkányszerkezetének tervezésére és gyártására. Az L–29 Delfin után, a modern elvek alapján tervezett L–39 Albatros gyakorló-repülőgép gyártása 1971-ben indult az Aero üzemében, amelyet a ’90-es évek végétől a korszerűbb L–59 Super Albatros, majd az L–159 ALCA, illetve az L–39 Next Generation típus követett. A legújabb típus fejlesztése napjainkban is kihívásokat tartogat a Vodochody gyár számára.
Az MH Geoinformációs Támogatási Doktrína felülvizsgálata az újonnan rendszeresített technikai eszközök tükrében : I. rész
Authors: Balog Péter
Published: August 2021

A Magyar Honvédségben jelenleg zajlik a 2014-ben kiadott MH Geoinformációs Támogatási Doktrína felülvizsgálata, megújítása, a nemzeti sajátosságoknak, követelményeknek megfelelően garantálva az EU, a NATO és a nemzetek közötti együttműködéshez, a geoinformációs anyagok interoperabilitásának biztosításához szükséges feltételeket. Az MH doktrínafejlesztésének rövid áttekintése mellett a szerző bemutatja a doktrína átalakításának szakmai indokoltságát, és a gyakorlati felhasználást elősegítő racionalizálások lehetőségét, majd az általános felhasználáshoz kialakítandó doktrínán belül egy kiemelt gyakorlati példán keresztül röviden vázolja a biztonság- és védelemföldrajzi elemzéshez alkalmazható védelmi célú geoinformációs értékelő-elemző rendszer elvét. A tanulmány elkészítésének egyik célja annak vizsgálata, hogy a kialakítandó rendszer milyen lehetőségek mentén integrálható egy új támogatási doktrínába.
A 85 mm-es 1939M 52K 8,5/8,8 Flak 39(r) közepes légvédelmi ágyú magyarországi alkalmazása
Authors: Hajdú Ferenc , Jásdi Balázs
Published: August 2021

A szerzők ismertetik a Kovács László nyugállományú ezredes becenevéről „Csatti” névre keresztelt – hagyományőrzési célokra felújított – 85 mm-es 1939M 52K 8,5/8,8 Flak 39(r) közepes légvédelmi ágyú történetét. Visszatekintenek az ágyú fejlesztésének és gyártásának előzményeire, valamint felidézik a II. világháború hadszínterein, különösen a Magyarországon történt alkalmazását. Bemutatják a Magyar Tartalékosok Szövetsége (MATASZ) hagyományőrzőinek áldozatos munkáját, amellyel a légvédelmi ágyú egy leselejtezett példányát működőképes állapotba hozták.
EVALUACIÓN DE UNA PLANTA DE TRATAMIENTO DE AGUAS RESIDUALES MUNICIPALES BASADA EN LAGUNAS DE ESTABILIZACIÓN ACOPLADAS A UN REACTOR ANAEROBIO COMPARTIMENTADO
Authors: Echeverría Ivette , Escalante Cesar , Saavedra Oliver , Escalera Ramiro , Heredia Gustavo , Montoya Renato
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar el desempeño de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (PTAR) de una zona conformada originalmente por lagunas de estabilización, la cual fue ampliada. La ampliación se llevó a cabo a través del dragado y mejoramiento del sistema de lagunaje. El aumento de capacidad consistió en la implementación de un Reactor Anaeróbico Compartimentado (RAC), un sistema de pre-tratamiento mejorado que incluye rejas, un tamiz mecánico, un desarenador con una cámara desgrasadora, y lechos destinados al secado de lodos provenientes del RAC. La PTAR actualmente atiende a una población de 20 000 habitantes aproximadamente y trata un caudal de 2 416 m3/d. El RAC implementado contribuye principalmente a la reducción de DBO, DQO y especialmente de SST. El acondicionamiento de las lagunas demostró mejorar la capacidad de tratamiento de la PTAR. La eficiencia global de la PTAR es de: 55, 67, 54, 80, 15 y 26 % para los parámetros de DBO5, DQO total, DQO soluble, SST, N-NH3 y P. Con la adición del RAC y la optimización de las lagunas, la eficiencia de la PTAR se ha incrementado del 52 al 67% en la eliminación de DQO. Estos parámetros demuestran que anteponer un sistema de pretratamiento y un RAC al sistema de lagunaje para ampliar su capacidad de tratamiento es una alternativa adecuada. Adicionalmente se resalta la importancia de realizar el mantenimiento y remoción periódica de lodos para optimizar su funcionamiento.
ESTUDIO DEL RUIDO GENERADO POR LA MAQUINARIA DE CONSTRUCCIÓN EN INFRAESTRUCTURA VIAL URBANA
Authors: Huaquisto Cáceres1 Samuel , Chambilla Flores Isabel Griscelda
Published: August 2021

El ruido generado durante el proceso constructivo de las infraestructuras viales urbanas es uno de los problemas ambientales que inciden negativamente en la calidad de vida de los trabajadores y de la población aledaña. Este estudio tiene el propósito de analizar los diferentes niveles de presión sonora generados por la maquinaria de construcción en vías urbanas con pavimento rígido. Los niveles de ruido monitoreados han sido realizados al equipo mecánico pesado y liviano en proceso de operación. Los resultados globales indican rangos de niveles de presión sonora que van desde 69.6 dBA a 98.4 dBA, siendo los equipos mecánicos livianos los más influyentes con dosis que exceden el 100%. La etapa más ruidosa es la del corte de concreto en pavimento que presenta un nivel de presión sonora de 89.12 dBA en la tarea con dosis que excede en más del 100%, en las demás tareas no hay excedencia de los valores críticos estipulados para una jornada laboral de 8 horas de trabajo; sin embargo, influyen en la población adyacente debido a que exceden los 60 dBA para zona residencial en horario diurno. En conclusión, el equipo mecánico utilizado en la construcción de vías de concreto emite niveles de presión sonora superiores a los límites permisibles incidiendo en la población y trabajadores, recomendándose el uso de protectores auditivos de un nivel mínimo NRR 19 dB para operadores de equipo mecánico pesado y NRR 35 dB para equipos livianos.