bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Brachytherapy Safety Education on Knowledge, Performance, and Attitude of Radiology Nurses
Authors: Khames Engy A. R. , Ahmed Rasha F. , Abed Elazeem Yasmin F. M.
Published: May 2021

Context: Brachytherapy is one of the cancer treatment modalities. Like any treatment, it can produce acute and delayed side effects. Unfortunately, patients getting brachytherapy experience many side effects that may affect their all quality of life aspect. So, nurses working in radiotherapy settings must be confident about their knowledge, competence, and technical skills. Therefore, holding continuing education programs for nurses is necessary. 

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of brachytherapy safety education on radiology nurses' knowledge, attitude, and performance.

Methods: Quasi-experimental one group pre-posttest design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study on nurses working on Ayadi El Mostakabal Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt. Four tools were used to collect the necessary data. The self-administered questionnaire was designed to collect the necessary data about the nurses. Radiology Nurses’ Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire to assess nurses' knowledge regarding nursing interventions for patients getting brachytherapy. Nurses’ Performance Observational Checklist to assess the actual nurses’ performance provided to patients getting brachytherapy. Radiology Nurses' Attitude Assessment Scale (RNAAS) measures nurses' professional attitude and the influence of safety training programs on nurses' attitudes.

Results: There was a statistically significant difference between nurses' knowledge, performance, and attitude between the initial assessment, immediate, two weeks later, and three months of educational program implementation at p=0.001. Regarding the relationship between studied nurse's knowledge and their characteristics, there was a relationship found between nurses’ knowledge in the initial assessment and their age, marital status, and nurses’ years of experience at p=0.001, 0.002, and 0.0, respectively. While in the post-program implementation, the only relation was found between the nurses’ knowledge score and years of experience p=0.007, 0.053, and0.011 in immediate, two weeks later, and after three months of program implementation, respectively. There was no relation found between nurses' performance and their characteristics throughout program implementation phases.

Conclusion: The current study findings concluded that radiation safety education for nurses regarding brachytherapy resulted in a statistically significant improvement in nurses' knowledge, performance, and attitude. Periodic and consistent update in-services training of nurses to improve their knowledge and practice enforces nurses to follow the approved guideline. Future studies are recommended to investigate nurses' knowledge and performance of radiation protection in the general ward or specialized departments.
Historical Perspective of Gender Typed Participation in the Performing Arts in Sri Lanka During the Pre- Colonial, The Colonial Era, and the Post- Colonial Eras
Authors: Sanjeewa Dr. Winojith
Published: May 2021

When the Sri Lankan performing art was analysed, a clear-cut difference in gender-typed participation in dancing, singing, playing music, and the traditional rituals (such as Shanthi karma) can be identified. Furthermore, this research has found that gender roles in performance have evolved through time. It can be seen how the existence of -Hindu- Buddhist practices from Vijayaâ€™s arrival to Sri Lanka in 543 BCE to the period of Portuguese who conquered Sri Lanka in 1505 CE takes a new facet in the colonial period and the post-colonial period blending with the European concepts. It can be analysed as follows, First, the changes occurred in masculinity, femininity, or the concepts of Tandava, and Lasya, then the rituals relating to concepts of Divinity in the pre-colonial period, then the changing constructs and perspectives regarding gender performances in the colonial period and the gender shifts and gender synthesis in the post-colonial period.
Do the Telecom Giants in Oman – Omantel and Ooredoo have the Same Financial Status?
Authors:   Oman College of Management & Technology, Muthuraman Balamurugan , Al Saadi Abdullah ,   Oman College of Management & Technology, Al Jaradi Ali
Published: May 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the difference between the financial position of Omantel and Ooredoo and to investigate the performance efficiency of Omantel and Ooredoo. Design/methodology/approach: The secondary data was obtained from the annual reports of Oman's major telecom providers listed in the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) for the period 2015 to 2020. The data collected from the financial statements were analyzed using ratio analyses with the help of excel. Findings: The study revealed that Omantel had a better performance compared to the private telecom sector – Ooredoo in terms of current assets, non-current assets, shareholders’ equity, operating profit, and net profit. The study further confirmed that Omantel performed well over the years 2015 to 2020. Research limitations/implications: The study confirmed that the Oman telecom financial performances can be measured using current assets, non-current assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, operating expenses, operating profit, and net profit which can be a good measure to adjudge the financial performances of the telecom sector in Oman. Social implications: The study helps the stakeholders of the Oman telecom to understand the factors and the telecom-related customer services that might help to enrich the financial performances of the Oman telecommunication sector and to make necessary changes in the strategy and suitable decisions accordingly. Originality/Value: The study was restricted to two major Oman telecom service providers selected and the study had relied mostly on quantitative techniques involving financial statement analyses. The study can be extended to all the telecom providers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries including the most determining factor viz. growth performance. Keywords: Financial Statement Analysis, Oman Telecom, Growth performance, Omantel, Ooredoo, Current assets, Equity, Comparative Analysis.
Conflicts and Conflict Management in SAARC: Assessing Challenges and the Way Forward
Authors: Idrees Muhammad , Naazer Manzoor , Ashfaq Shughla
Published: May 2021

The mechanism created by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) excludes the discussions on bilateral and contentious issues which is said to be the main hurdle in the SAARC to take off. Despite similarities in the South Asian member countries, e.g. cultural, linguistic, and historical, they have not yet been able to evolve cooperative environment and their relations are characterised by varying conflicts. Keeping with the background nominal progress that has been made by SAARC, it will be wise to review the inter-state conflicts which are halting the ways of the South Asian progress. The present study surveys the nature of interstate conflict among SAARC members and their impact on regional cooperation. It also explores various modes of conflict management and conflict resolution. It offers conflict management and multi-track diplomacy as keys to peace in the South Asian region and progress for SAARC.
The Evolution of Jirga System: A Conflict Resolution Mechanism in FATA
Authors: Mahmood Amna , Ullah Shaukat , Ashfaq Shughla
Published: May 2021

This study aims to evaluate the mechanism of conflict resolution through the Jirga system in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan. Conflict is a common issue in every society, but the resolving bodies exist in every society which are working according to their socio-cultural set-up. The Jirga system is a conflict resolution body in semi-governed tribal areas of Pakistan in the absence of formal legal and justice system. This study highlights the evolution or historical background and concept of the Jirga system as well as the kinds of Jirga system. The study further evaluates the procedures of the Jirga system that how a Jirga proceeds and resolves a conflict between the two parties. The Jirga proceeds according to the nature of a conflict. A formal justice system on the pattern of settled districts are not in practice in FATA. Therefore, there is a strong urge that the institution of Jirga must be an effective substitute.
The Bluest Eyes: Objectification of Women and Victimization of Male Sex-offenders
Authors: Jahangir Zenab , Bashir Tayyaba , Mahmood Rasib
Published: May 2021

The present study intends to study Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eyes with a Feminist approach. It shows how the sex-offenders oppress little black girls in a patriarchal society. The sex-offenders on the other hand are presented as victims of circumstances and their victimization of black girls is justified by portraying the girls to be the cause of the heinous acts committed to violate their innocence. All black girls, despite the claim of the novelist that it is written from their perspective, are presented in the novel to be reasonably oppressed by the male characters. The author through a series of incidents has tried to depict the objectification of the female sex on one side while the victimization of the sex-offenders on the other. It is a strange dichotomy of events and incidents which has been explored through Catherine Belsey’s Textual Analysis as tool of interpreting various scenes and dialogues.
Highlighting the Undemocratic Hegemony of Totalitarian Regime: An Analysis of Bisma’s The Queue
Authors: Arif Muhammad , Ahmed Humaira , Rahman Bakht
Published: May 2021

The study highlights elements of totalitarian regime in the light of the pattern given by Hanna Arendt in her book Origin of Totalitarianism. The authorities of such regimes prove to be despotic, centralized, horrible, and non-democratic. They use different techniques such as tyrannical exertions, oppression by the state, fright and trepidation, constant war on purpose, censorship of media and demand of unquestionable obedience from the masses. The research article has taken into consideration The Queue by Bisma Abdul Aziz. There is a consistent approach on the part of the ruler to set up and sustain the absolute government. It projects the desperate struggle of the regime to impose authority on the masses and signifies that any possible revolt is stricken hard as it may prove to be a threat to the regime. The study contextualizes the current political upheaval across the globe since on the one hand, there are frequent efforts to develop the democratic norms across the world while on another hand, there are countries which smash these norms just for the sake of attaining the power. The article works on the basic question that how the selected text of fiction portrays the tyrannical exertions by the omnipotent authority for the accomplishment of its ends? The aims of the study are to highlight these horrendous efforts of the authority in the selected text and to highlight its undemocratic practices.
Political Reforms and Women Political Participation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Bilal Muhammad , Ahmad Akhlaq
Published: May 2021

Women’s political participation strengthens their political as well as over-all empowerment. The discourse of women’s political participation is a matter of concern in the academic circles across the world. This study focuses on the effect of political reforms on women’s political participation in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Furthermore, this study focuses on the effect of political reforms on women’s public and civic engagements which further contribute to their political participation. To unearth the mentioned effect, this study uses positivist research paradigm which guides quantitative methods and procedures. A sample of 400 hundred respondents was selected through random sampling technique and data was collected through structured questionnaire. Data for the study is collected from two tehsils of Swabi and Mardan. Liberal feminist theory is used as theoretical framework in this study to examine the question of the effect of political reforms on women’s political participation. Independent sample t-test was employed to analyze the effect of political reforms on women’s political participation. The study finds positive effects of the political reforms on women, like awareness about these reforms and civic engagements. The study recommends that women political participation could be enhanced by improving their level of education.
Nationalism in the Muslim World: A Curse or Blessing?
Authors: Naazer Manzoor Ahmad
Published: May 2021

The paper aims to highlight some drawbacks in the approach of a section of Muslims leaders, scholars, and masses towards the idea of nationalism. They view it as a Western concept implanted in the Muslim world as a conspiracy to divide and subjugate them as well as to undermine Islamic teachings. The paper elucidates the existence of the socio-economic conditions and political situation in the Muslim world that offered apt milieu to the growth of nationalism. Rise of nationalism has not been exclusively responsible for fragmentation of Ottoman Empire. Instead, the religious elements in the Arab world and oppressive rule and suppressive measures of the Turk rulers also contributed to the process. Fairly, nationalism served as a driving force against the imperial rule and helped gain Muslims emancipation from the West. The study also illuminates the difference between territorial and Muslim nationalisms and that how Islam replaced the secularism. The study is qualitative and employs historical and content analysis methods to collect and scrutinize the data.
Sino-African Relations: Economic Opportunities and Challenges for China
Authors: Ahmad Sohail , Gull Azka , Irfan Sehrish
Published: May 2021

Africa is known for its massive labour force and natural resources. In terms of economic growth, African countries have faced prolonged phases of economic crises. China is a significant contributor in Africa’s economic stability. This paper analyses and evaluates the current opportunities and challenges related to China’s engagements in Africa and its policies for triggering economic development in African countries. China’s comprehensive approach is more concentrated on the sustainable development of the domestic infrastructure and job creation for the Africa communities. But there exists a gap in the current Chinese policies that have deepened the concerns of the locals about economic growth and progress. China needs to develop policies that would be mutually beneficial, these policies must ensure economic stability, job creation and growth. Various ongoing development projects initiated by the Chinese have in fact created insecurities amongst the Africans. This anxiety among the locals have become a major hurdle for China’s plans in the continent. Ongoing Chinese policies need to be innovative along with the integration of modern economic models. A reform in the current policies would ensure maximum benefits for both economic partners.
The Effects of Militancy and Military Operations on Pashtun Culture and Traditions in FATA
Authors: Khan Surat , Wazir Tayyab , Khan Arif
Published: May 2021

Two events in the last five decades proved to be disastrous for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), now part of KP province: the USSR invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and ‘War on Terror' initiated by the US against militants in Afghanistan in 2001. After the incident of 9/11, FATA became the centre of global terrorism and emerged as the most dangerous place. Taliban’s rule was overthrown in Kabul, and they escaped and found refugees across the eastern border of Afghanistan with Pakistan. This paper aims at studying the emergence of Talibanization in FATA and its impacts on the local culture and religion. Furthermore, the research studies the effects of military operations on FATA’s cultural values and codes of life. Taliban, in FATA, while taking advantage of the local vulnerabilities and the state policy of appeasement, started expanding their roots and networks throughout the country. They conducted attacks on the civilians and security forces particularly when Pakistan joined the US ‘war on terror.’ Both the militancy and the military operations have left deep imprints thus affected the local culture, customs, values, and religious orientations in FATA.
Macroeconomic Determinants of Brain Drain in the Era of Globalization: Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Kousar Shazia , Ahmed Farhan , Bukhari Syeda Arfa Anam
Published: May 2021

The Brain Drain (BD) is a cynosure of all the eyes because it has become a grave issue for Pakistan. Every year, thousands of students graduate from colleges and universities. Our markets cannot accommodate such a huge number of graduates so; these people prefer to migrate to other parts of the world. This paper attempts to investigate the factors affecting brain drain in Pakistan by utilizing the data for 1990 to 2018. Indices of variables are constructed in this study to measure the potential of factors causing migration from Pakistan to other developed economies. Secondary data has been taken from the World Development Indicator (WDI) and the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). This study finds that in long run governance, financial stability, the standard of living, and infrastructure have a negative and significant impact on the dependent variable (Brain drain). Social openness does not show a significant impact on brain drain in the long run. This study concludes that brain drain in developing nations is a serious matter and it should be addressed on a priority basis. This study helps policymakers to develop policies to reduce the migration of highly skilled labour.
ACR management guidelines for the treatment of gout: What’s new and what’s controversial
Authors: Eliseev M. S.
Published: May 2021

The community of many national and international recommendations dedicated to the treatment of a specific disease, including gout, is fully justified, since it allows taking into account, for example, regional, ethnic characteristics of the manifestations of the disease, which can be important when choosing a therapy. However, this is often associated with dissonance regarding the solution of key issues facing the practitioner. The publication in 2020 of the updated American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines for the management of gout revealed controversy with some of the previous version’s postulates, as well as with other similar work, for example, with the guidelines published in the same year and the French Association of Rheumatology. Among the controversial provisions of the new version of the ACR recommendations are the unified target level of uric acid for all patients, indications for drug therapy, the choice of a drug in patients with reduced renal function, prevention of arthritis attacks when starting uratelowering therapy. This article discusses these and other controversial issues in gout therapy based on an analysis of the latest ACR guidelines.
Efficacy and safety of levilimab in combination with methotrexate in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: Results of phase II AURORA study
Authors: Mazurov V. I. , Zotkin E. G. , Gaydukova I. Z. , Ilivanova E. P. , Kropotina T. V. , Plaksina T. V. , Nesmeyanova O. B. , Soroka N. F. , Kunder E. A. , Dokukina E. A. , Linkova Yu. N. , Kravtsova N. A. , Pukhtinskaya P. S. , Eremeeva A. V. , Zinkina-Orikhan A. V. , Lutckii A. A.
Published: May 2021

Levilimab (LVL) is a monoclonal antibody against the interleukin-6 receptor (IL6R). The article presents data obtained during 56 weeks of the AURORA phase II study.Objective: to evaluate the efficacy safety and immunogenicity of LVL in methotrexate (MTX) resistant patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Materials and methods. 105 patients with active RA were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio into two LVL or placebo groups. LVL was administered subcutaneously at a dose of 162 mg every week (QW) or every other week (Q2W). All patients received MTX. After evaluating the primary endpoint of 20% improvement in ACR criteria (ACR20) at week 12, patients in the placebo group were switched to LVL Q2W. The study duration was 56 weeks. The frequency, profile, degree and severity of adverse events were determined in each group for safety assessment. The immunogenicity of LVL was determined by the proportion of patients with identified binding and neutralizing antidrug antibodies. Results. LVL in both regimens was superior to placebo. At week 12, the incidence of ACR20 achievement was 77.1% (LVL QW), 57.1% (LVL Q2W), and 17.1% (placebo) with 95% confidence intervals [37.53; 82.54] (p<0.0001) and [19.08; 68.42] (p=0.003) for the effect difference between LVL and placebo groups. The clinical response, more pronounced in the LVL QW group, persisted until week 52 with an increase in the proportion of patients with ACR50/70, low activity and RA remission. The most common treatment-related adverse events were laboratory abnormalities (predominantly grade 1–2) such as neutropenia, elevated alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase levels, hypercholesterolemia, and elevated triglyceride levels. Antidrug antibodies were not identified.Conclusion. In MTX-resistant patients with active RA, the efficacy of both LVL regimens at a dose of 162 mg in combination with MTX was significantly superior to MT monotherapy. LVL QW lead to highest treatment response. LVL has been shown to be well tolerated and low immunogenicity. LVL safety profile is similar to IL6R inhibitors.
Association of rs7574865 polymorphism of the STAT4 gene with spinal syndesmophytes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Authors: Krylov M. Yu. , Erdes Sh. F.
Published: May 2021

Objective. The aim of the investigation was to study the possible association of the rs7574865 polymorphism of the STAT4 gene with syndesmophytes (SMP) of the spine in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).Subjects and methods. The study included a cohort of 100 patients, 79 men and 21 women with a diagnosis of AS.All patients were positive for the HLA-B27 antigen, had a mean age of 39.6±10.9 years and a mean disease duration of 60,4±28,4 months. The association of the rs7574865 polymorphism of the STAT4 gene with the SMP of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine was studied. For genotyping of the rs7574865 polymorphism, the method of allele-specific polymerase chain reaction in real time (RT-PCR) was used.Results. Spearman’s correlation analysis showed a statistically significant positive relationship between SMP in the thoracic spine and rs7574865 polymorphism of the STAT4 gene (r=0.23; p=0.022). The frequency of GT genotype carriers in the group of patients with thoracic spine trSMP(+) was statistically significantly lower than in the alternative group trSMP(–) (28.2% and 50.8%, respectively; p=0.025). Carriage of the GT genotype in patients with AS reduced the risk of trSMP(+) formation in the thoracic spine (OR=0.31) and this genotype was protective. No reliably significant association of the studied polymorphism with SMP of the cervical and lumbar spine was found. Patients with trSMP(+) were statistically significantly older in age, had a longer duration of the disease and a higher functional BASFI index compared with patients without trSMP(–).Conclusion. Genetic testing of the rs7574865 G/T polymorphism of the STAT4 gene in patients with AS opens up the possibility of using this polymorphism as a genetic marker-predictor – X-ray progression of structural changes in the thoracic spine.
Difficulties of biological therapy in the patient with active rheumatoid arthritis and secondary renal amyloidosis: A report of clinical case
Authors: Osipyants R. A. , Kanevskaya M. Z. , Kozlovskaya N. L. , Demyanova K. A. , Saidova M. M. , Bespalova A. V. , Mirilashvili T. Sh.
Published: May 2021

A clinical case of a patient with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) resistant to standard basic therapy is presented, which served as the reason for the appointment of the target drug – Janus kinase, tofacitinib (Jaquinus) and then biological therapy using anti-IL6 receptor antibody tocilizumab (Actemra). This clinical example demonstrates the patient with the presence of several complications, both the course of the disease – amyloid nephropathy with the development of nephrotic syndrome (NS) as a manifestation of secondary amyloidosis with kidney damage, as well as basic therapy – the presence of comorbid infections with hospital pneumonia and infectious (septic) knee arthritis.An additional contribution of NS to the development of infectious complications in patients with RA receiving immunosuppressive therapy is supposed. Current treatment options for resistant RA and the feasibility of early use of biologics before the development of irreversible complications, as well as the difficulties of therapy and the complications associated with immunosuppression are discussed. Preventive measures for immunization with the anti-pneumococcal vaccine and the need to correct hemostatic disorders in patients with RA and NS are important.
Apontamentos acerca da luta contra a varíola
Authors: Soares Murilo A. , Solosando Aline
Published: May 2021

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De Instituto Soroterápico a Centro de Medicina Experimental: institucionalização do Butantan no período de 1920 a 1940
Authors: Ibañez Nelson , Fernandes Suzana Cesar Gouveia , Faria Marcella , Wen Fan Hui , Sant’Anna Osvaldo Augusto
Published: May 2021

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Memória Viva – A História Correta
Authors: SantʼAnna Oswaldo Augusto
Published: May 2021

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Síntese Computacional de Fenômenos Naturais: Vida Artificial e Geometria Fractal Parte 1: Síntese Comportamental
Authors: Muñoz Yupanqui Julho , Castro Leandro Nunes de
Published: May 2021

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Entrevista com o Professor Isaias Raw sobre o Centro de Biotecnologia do Instituto Butantan
Authors: Ciência Laboratório Especial de História da
Published: May 2021

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Saúde no Governo Vargas (1930- 1945) – Dualidade institucional de um bem público. Rio de Janeiro, Editorial Fiocruz, 2007
Authors: Fernandes Suzana Cesar Gouveia
Published: May 2021

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O filme de temática científica: possibilidades de uma documentação histórica
Authors: Silva Márcia Regina Barros da
Published: May 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é discutir as possibilidades de trabalho com o cinema de temática científica, especificamente aquele relacionado com a área da saúde. O cinema como documentação histórica possibilita que as atividades de ciências possam ser discutidas em vários sentidos, principalmente no que diz respeito às particularidades das suas ações de representação do mundo natural. Como produtora de conhecimento as ciências têm a questão da reprodutibilidade de seus dados, para  efetivação de sua comunicação com os pares e com o público de forma geral, um tema de grande importância. O cinema pode contribuir muito para o entendimento desses processos, assim como o filme de temática científica pode auxiliar na compreensão deste campo de produção particular no Brasil.
Memória da Saúde em São Paulo: Centro Histórico Cultural da Enfermagem Ibero-Americana
Authors: Campos Paulo Fernando de Souza , Porto Fernando , Oguisso Taka , Freitas Genival Fernandes de
Published: May 2021

Trata-se de um debate sobre a preservação da memória histórica da saúde em São Paulo balizado pelo acervo existente no Centro Histórico Cultural da Enfermagem Ibero-Americana. Pretende-se evidenciar o potencial informativo dos registros históricos existentes, bem como a trajetória deste espaço criado em 1992 pela Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo como instrumento formador e orientador dos futuros profissionais. A perspectiva proposta visa caracterizar o conjunto documental em relevo e inseri-lo no âmbito da institucionalização das ciências aplicadas, em especial do Estado de São Paulo, revelando os nexos que a Escola de Enfermagem estabeleceu em sua historicidade com a Faculdade de Medicina e a Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo. As considerações alcançadas pelo debate apontam para um necessário trabalho de recuperação e preservação dos registros históricos que narram o desenvolvimento da saúde pública e seus personagens.
A Saúde na Coleção de Leis e Decretos do Estado de São Paulo (1911-1931)
Authors: Cunha Ana Maria da
Published: May 2021

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Medicina no Brasil
Authors: Andrade Mario de
Published: May 2021

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Mobilização do trabalho na Amazônia: o Oeste do Pará entre grilos, latifúndios, cobiças e tensões (2008), de Maria da Conceição Araújo Castro
Authors: Frederico Samuel , Ibañez Pablo
Published: May 2021

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Ước tính chi phí thu dọn mỏ: Tổng quan và liên hệ thực tiễn phục vụ định hướng quản lý
Authors: Huong Phung Mai , Ban Tran Van , Quan Pham Dang
Published: May 2021

Trong thập kỷ tới, ngành dầu khí Việt Nam sẽ bước vào giai đoạn công tác thu dọn mỏ được tiến hành từng bước cùng với công tác thăm dò khai thác dầu khí trên thềm lục địa Việt Nam. Bài viết giới thiệu thông tin khái quát liên quan đến ước tính chi phí thu dọn mỏ tại Việt Nam và một số nước trên thế giới, từ đó góp phần xác định các loại chi phí cần dự trù, các yếu tố cung và cầu, đồng thời bước đầu phác thảo cấu trúc chi phí - công việc sơ bộ liên quan đến công tác thu dọn mỏ, phục vụ định hướng quản lý công tác thu dọn mỏ tại các dự án dầu khí ở Việt Nam trong tương lai.
Nghiên cứu đề xuất bộ chỉ số đánh giá kết quả bảo vệ môi trường (EKPI) cho các doanh nghiệp dầu khí tại Việt Nam
Authors: Tu Thai Cam , Phong Nguyen Dinh , Hung Tran Phi , Phu Dinh Ba , Anh Tran Thi Tu , Nhan Nguyen Le My , Na Pham Thi Le
Published: May 2021

Nghiên cứu đã đề xuất bộ chỉ số đánh giá kết quả bảo vệ môi trường (Environmental Key Performance Index - EKPI) cho hoạt động dầu khí ngoài khơi và hoạt động dầu khí trên bờ phù hợp với các quy định của quốc tế và Việt Nam. Bộ chỉ số EKPI là công cụ để các doanh nghiệp dầu khí tại Việt Nam đánh giá và đo lường kết quả hoạt động bảo vệ môi trường và phát triển bền vững. Thông qua kết quả đánh giá chỉ số EKPI, các doanh nghiệp sẽ tìm ra các giải pháp nâng cao chất lượng trong công tác quản lý chất thải, sử dụng hiệu quả năng lượng và tài nguyên, tiết kiệm chi phí quản lý vận hành; đồng thời theo dõi xu hướng phát triển của doanh nghiệp gắn liền với mục tiêu bảo vệ môi trường và phát triển bền vững.
CLEARING AND FORWARDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF FMCG MANUFACTURERS IN KENYA
Authors: Jepherson Muhalia , Ngugi Patrick , Moronge Makori
Published: May 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of clearing and forwarding management systems on supply chain performance of FMCG manufacturers in Kenya

Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design. The unit of observation was the operations manager of the 51 FMCG manufacturers located in Nairobi. The sampling frame of the current study consisted of operations managers in the manufacturers of the FMCGs in Nairobi. The study used the census method to select 51 manufacturers of the FMCGs in Nairobi, thus the sample of the study was 51 respondents. Primary data was used in the study. The study used questionnaires to collect data. Mixed methods technique of analyzing data was used where both descriptive and inferential analysis were used. The data collected from the field was analyzed using SPSS 23 program. The questionnaires were referenced and the items in them coded for easier data entry. The presentation of the findings was done using tables.

Results: The study found that inventory management systems positively and significantly influences Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya. The study also established that there are challenges faced by use of clearing and forwarding in logistics management systems. There is the challenge of cost forwarding; the most common currency used is US dollar which changes at any particular time and therefore affecting the freight cost. This also affects the price of customer goods and the charges by the bank. Another challenge is with service charges and fees.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the government to adjust regulations and create a business environment that allows the process of clearing and forwarding to be efficient, straight forward and quick. here is also need for the government to develop systems and software that allows transparency and ease in submission of documents and therefore reduce the clearing time. It is also important for the government to ensure that there are clear regulations by custom department and ensure that the employees in this department are well knowledgeable of their task and are well organized and motivated to conduct their duties.
DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION of MOBILE HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION
Authors: Derevyagin Sergey Ivanovich , Zagozin Igor Valeryevich
Published: May 2021

The review of the operation, design, and operation features of the mini-hydro power plant that can provide electricity to a private household or a separate private house. A project has been developed to supply the private sector with electricity from a mobile hydroelectric power station. To accommodate the hydropower plant, it was decided to install the DN500 pipeline. The selected water flow rate and the difference in the location of the channel and the location of the turbine installation allow you to provide the required power.The novelty of the work consists of electrifying a private economy using a mobile hydroelectric power station and establishing the advantages and disadvantages of this solution with an assessment of the impact of all design parameters on the output parameters.The research results can be applied for the manufacture of the mobile hydroelectric power station to their usage in the peasant farms, to save electricity, as well as in the development of experimental-industrial samples of electrical installations for various purposes.
DISTINCT GYMNASIUM OF ŠIAULIAI CITY
Authors: Stankutė Judita
Published: May 2021

Šiauliai Julius Janonis Gymnasium is one of the oldest gymnasiums in Lithuania, which started operating in 1825 in Svislach (now Belarus), and in 1851 was moved to Šiauliai. Judita Stankutė, a member of the editorial board of the journal, talks to the director of this gymnasium Rimas Budraitis.
Integrated Supply Chain Management and SCOR Model: A Strategic Approach for Small Sized Business
Authors: u Makkarenn , n Supratma , h Syahida , Yumeina Diyah , Caroline Adelia
Published: May 2021

This research aims to develop a model of supply chain management and enhance the performance and value of Supply Chain ranging from upstream to downstream with. The location of the research that is in the village of Bonto Sinala sub district of Sinjai Regency, entire stock of Sinjai, South Sulawesi. Method of collecting data through observation, interview and Focus Group Discussion at the community involved in the efforts of Palm sugar, local traders as well as local government. The plan of implementation of the research done at some stage i.e. pre conditions, stage of data collection and data validation stage. Analysis of the data is done through the Implementation through the application of Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) and the Analytical Hierarchy Process. The results showed that the performance of the business performance of Palm sugar is included in the category of average with a total of 46. The final value of the highest performance shows that are on the process of source and lowest performance on the process of return. This means that the process of hail return requires a priority repair effort on this Palm sugar.
The Effect of Service Quality on Loyalty of Tri Indonesia Cellular Operator
Authors: Fadillah Muhammad Yusuf , Rachmawati Indira
Published: May 2021

This research was conducted to explain service quality as the main factor that determines the level of customer satisfaction in service quality dimensions. In addition, this research investigates whether the level of service quality provided by Tri Indonesia can increase customer satisfaction in using Tri cellular operator. The respondents of this research were Tri cellular operator users in Indonesia which were divided into three regions with a total sample of 400 respondents and conducted using non-probability sampling technique. Data processing tools was PLS-SEM and the findings indicated that there was a significant effect between service quality and loyalty. Moreover, this research can be used as a competitive strategy with business competitors, and can measure the quality performance provided by companies by looking at the level of consumer loyalty.
Reed Bed System for the Improvement of Laguna Lake Waters
Authors: J. Buncag Mark Joseph , Canizares Angelica , Salic Johair Hadji
Published: May 2021

Laguna lake is the biggest lake and considered one of the most important inland bodies of water in the Philippines due to its many uses. However, the lake has faced growing pressures (i.e., population expansion, urbanization, industrialization, deforestation, and land conversion) on its ecosystems over the past decades. These activities have led to the degradation of the lake’s water quality and ecosystem.The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) provided a water quality standard for freshwater in determining trends and in the evaluation of stages of deterioration or enhancement in quality of water which include 1) Class AA (Public Water Supply Class I); 2) Class A (Public Water Supply Class II); 3) Class B (Recreational Water Class I); Class C (Propagation and growth of fish class); and Class D (Navigable Waters). The classification of Laguna Lake falls under Class C, which means it is suitable for fishery. With this, intervention for the improvement of the water in Laguna Lake is highly needed. This study aims to design and assess the effectiveness of the reed bed system for the improvement of Laguna Lake. Results show that using reed bed water treatment; the total coliform will meet the standards of DENR after three years of treatment, which can be used as a source of water for irrigation, recreational area, and propagation of fishes. The concentration of ammonia will meet the standards of DENR after two and a half years by using reed bed water treatment, and inorganic phosphate will meet the standards of DENR after three years by using reed bed water treatment.
Developing Applicable Criteria and Indicators and Verifiers for Sustainability Evaluation of Mangrove Forest Management in Tagpait, Aborlan and Bacungan, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Authors: J. Buncag Mark Joseph
Published: May 2021

This study identified applicable criteria and indicators for the evaluation of the sustainability of mangrove forest management systems by the local community in Tagpait, Aborlan, and Bacungan, Puerto Princesa City, through FGDs. Then, this study formulated verifiers for each applicable indicator through the rating scale through FGDs and KIIs. The formulated verifiers will be used to evaluate the sustainability of mangrove management systems. Also, this study analyzed the relationship between socio-economic characteristics (age, gender, livelihood, income, educational attainment, and the number of years living in the community) and level of awareness and perception on the importance on applicable criteria and indicators. The results show that there were seven applicable criteria and 35 indicators used. The verifiers for each applicable indicator was formulated and can be utilized for the evaluation of the sustainability of mangrove management system. In Bacungan, the number of years living in the community has a highly significant relationship to the level of awareness (p value=0.008) and perception on the importance of applicable criteria and indicators (p-value=0.001). In Tagpait, educational attainment and level of awareness have a highly significant relationship (0.003).
MIPT JACKET (Mentally Illed Patient Tracking)
Authors: Agarwal Navita , Bhatt Shubham , Gupta Shubham , Agarwal Rishabh , Anzar Mohd.
Published: May 2021

In health care, IOT as a key player that furnishes better healthcare facilities to the affected, doctors and hospitals as well at anytime and anywhere. The proposed system consists of various medical devices such as sensors and mobile based application which communicates via network connected devices. These devices will monitor and record patients’ health data and various medical information. Different types of sensors are used like Temperature Sensor, Seizure Sensor, GPS Sensor, GSM Sensor and Pulse Sensor. The proposed paper will provide instant information about the patient’s current health status and full medical information in case any medical emergency arises both to the family members and the hospital. The collected information will predict patient’s chronic disorders or other diseases such as heart attacks in preliminary stage itself using the data mining techniques. MIPT Jacket technology provides greater visibility into every patient’s safe zone and improves patient’s safety by identifying the gaps in internal hospital processes and recovering them. Instant medical help will be provided to patient in non – safe zone also via sensors.
Linkage between Altman Z score and other financial performances of Ashok Leyland Limited in India – Comparative Analysis
Authors: Govindarajan V.L. , Purusothaman Dr N
Published: May 2021

The present study is mainly based on the secondary data and the data is collected from the annual report of selected company and websites of moneycontrol.com, BSE.com etc for the period ended on 31st March 2007 to 31st March 2019. IGR and SGR under Du Pont analysis and Altman Z score were used as modern financial variable instead of other financial variables like operating profit ratio, ROCE etc. (Suwaidan 2004), Adam Lindgreen e al (2008), Jain Neeta et al, Zhi Tang et al (2010) Md Abdur Rouf (2011) and Yaghoub Alavi Matin et al.2011). All the parameters have been analyzed with descriptive analysis, Karl Pearson’s correlation for its validity. The coefficient of determination has also been tested through linear regression analysis and result of co efficient of correlation proved that IGR, SGR and Altman Z score has significant relationship with each other at 1% levels. Dividend per share, Operating profit per share, Return on Capital employed and Inventory turnover ratio has significantly predicted SGR and Asset Turnover only significantly predicts Altman Z score of Ashok Leyland Limited for the study period.
Instructional Practices, Students’ Readiness and Industry Needs: Bases for an OJT Program Framework
Authors: G. Rapatan Gina , D. Juevesa Roel
Published: May 2021

The study designed an OJT program framework based on the instructional practices, students’ readiness and industry needs. Survey, interview and documentary analysis revealed that instructional practices of the college faculty are significantly related to students’ readiness. However, there was no significant relationship between students’ readiness and industry needs. The industry needs stressed that matching of OJT assignment required the link of theory and practice which emphasized time management, punctuality and promptness to meet deadlines in workplaces. Provision of ID for OJT, regular monitoring of OJT in-charge and the conduct of culmination program were highlighted to enhance the OJT program implementation. Components of the proposed training program framework were considered in these processes: Designing OJT Program inclusive of OJT Work Analysis, OJT Module Preparation, OJT-MOA Documentation and Training series on OJT matters. Based on the findings of the study, business education faculty are encouraged to use varied instructional practices consistently to ensure readiness of the business education students in having higher level of adaptability and employability. The study identified the need in matching the field of specialization that students get in college and the services which the industries offer for OJT. Drafting of OJT instructional manual to facilitate the framework being proposed be considered as follow-up study to this.
Identifying Critical Causes for Lead Time in Order Processing of Freight Forwarding Supply Chain
Authors: kumar S.Raja , Sudarsanan R.Prasanna
Published: May 2021

The lead time of order processing plays a major role in air freight forwarding supply chain. The lead time of each order differs due to number of causes existing in the company. The major possible causes are identified for consideration. Pareto analysis is carried out to find out the causes for majority of lead time problems. Finally, four critical causes are short listed for optimizing the order process by reducing order delay or lead time.
A modelling approach to elephant and tree population dynamics for a small game farm
Authors:   , Stretch Anne-Marie
Published: May 2021

Throughout Africa, growing human populations and resulting loss of wildlife habitat is a critical issue for most animal species. It is more and more common for privately owned small or medium sized farms to reintroduce wildlife on their land and such protected areas are fast becoming the only refuges available to wild animals. However a comprehensive understanding of the complex ecological processes taking place is vital for the effective management of restricted areas and the conservation of biodiversity. Due to the enormous complexity of an ecological system and the long periods of the related dynamics, it is very difficult to analyse the interaction between animals and plant populations without suitable computer models. In this thesis, the dynamics between elephant and trees (a major food source) are considered using computer simulations.
An exploration of the views of manufacturing small medium enterprise owners with regards to green tax incentives in the eThekwini region of KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Kalidin Uveer
Published: May 2021

The study was to explore the awareness of owners of small medium enterprises with regards to green tax incentives; to identify their attitudes towards such green tax incentives and the possible impact it will have on small medium manufacturing enterprises going green.This study used a quantitative research design, specifically a descriptive survey approach. A census sample was drawn through a list provided by the Durban Chamber of Commerce. A survey questionnaire was the primary data collection tool used. At total of 152 questionnaires were distributed and a 104 were received yielding a response rate of 68 %. The data showed that small medium enterprises were concerned about the environment, and acknowledged that their business activities have a negative impact on the environment. The study also established that small medium enterprise owners are concerned with the impact that climate change will have on their business operations. A majority of the sample considered green taxation to be an important driver that would allow businesses to become eco-friendly. Owners were found to support the utilization of green taxation incentives and were considering using green taxation as part of future business decision making, thus ensuring that meet corporate social responsibility. It was concluded that there was a need for the government to put more focus into creating awareness of global warming and climate change. There was also a need to find more innovative ways of promoting eco-consciousness and green sustainable practices and the need to draft and identify new green taxation legislature that caters for public and small medium enterprises.
An investigation into performance testing for e-commerce web-based applications
Authors:   , Mhlabane Michael J.
Published: May 2021

This thesis investigates the applicability of certain software testing methodologies as the basis from which the new field of Web-based application testing can arise. In particular, it concentrates on performance testing issues and Web application testing, as these are responsible for ensuring the survival of a business organization in the new global competitive age presented by the Web and Internet technology.