bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Outlier Detection Using Convolutional Neural Network for Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Sarangi Biswaranjan , Mahapatro Arunanshu , Tripathy Biswajit
Published: November 2021

Over the recent years, deep learning has been considered as one of the primary choices for handling huge amounts of data. Having deeper hidden layers, it surpasses classical methods for detection of outliers in wireless sensor networks. The convolutional neural network (CNN) is a biologically-inspired computational model which is one of the most popular deep learning approaches. It comprises neurons that self-optimize through learning. EEG generally known as electroencephalography is a tool used for investigation of brain function, and EEG signal gives time-series data as output. In this paper, the authors propose a state-of-the-art technique designed by processing the time-series data generated by the sensor nodes stored in a large dataset into discrete one-second frames, and these frames are projected onto 2D map images. A convolutional neural network (CNN) is then trained to classify these frames. The result improves detection accuracy.
Multi-Attribute Group Decision Making (MAGDM) Using Fuzzy Linguistic Modeling Integrated With the VIKOR Method for Car Purchasing Model
Authors: Kumari Soni , Nakum Bhavdeep , Bandhu Din , Abhishek Kumar
Published: November 2021

The change in the trend of transportation, increasing per capita income, expectation of better lifestyle, easy finance, and reduced cost of the automobile are some of the main factors that enable a commoner to have his/her own car. Therefore, it is essential to comprise such features in cars that offer qualities enabling the ease of consumer’s decision-making and comfort to purchase a car individually. Purchasing a car is a complicated multi-criteria decision-making problem as an individual may have different preferences for different criteria attributes. The attributes may be conflicting in nature depending on the need of the individual customer. Generally, it becomes quite difficult to assign ratings to these attributes based on numeric values. Therefore, the decision-making process relies on an idiosyncratic finding of the decision-makers which is in practice fuzzy with uncertainities. Hence, this article is a case study that deals with a hierarchy MCDM approach in accordance with the fuzzy logic and VIKOR method to solve a car purchasing problem.
Early Conflict Checking in Two-Phase Commit Protocol for Replicated State Machines
Authors: Uyanık Halit , Ovatman Tolga
Published: November 2021

Representing an algorithmic workflow as a state machine is a frequently used technique in distributed systems. Replicating a state machine in a fault tolerant way is one of the main application areas under this context. When implementing a replicated state machine, a crucial problem is to maintain consistency among replicas that might handle various different requests arriving at each different replica. This problem requires maintaining a single consistent ordering of the distributed requests handled separately by replicas. Basic consensus protocols such as two-phase commit (2PC) can be used to maintain consistency between replicas whenever a request is to be processed. In this study, the authors modify 2PC protocol to take advantage of basic properties of a state machine and detect possible write conflicts earlier. The experiments on distributed cloud environments show that the modified 2PC protocol increases the throughput and decreases wasted write operations by a significant amount.
ESQuMo
Authors: Tamrabet Zouheyr , Marir Toufik , Mokhati Farid
Published: November 2021

Embedded systems are increasingly used in our daily life due to their importance. They are computer platforms consisting of hardware and software. They run specific tasks to realize functional and non functional requirements. Several specific quality attributes were identified as relevant to the embedded system domain. However, the existent general quality models do not address clearly these specific quality attributes. Hence, the proposition of quality models which address the relevant quality attributes of embedded systems needs more attention and investigation. The major goal of this paper is to propose a new quality model (called ESQuMo for Embedded Software Quality Model) which provides a better understanding of quality in the context of embedded software. Besides, it focuses the light on the relevant attributes of the embedded software and addresses clearly the importance of these attributes. In fact, ESQuMo is based on the well-established ISO/IEC 25010 standard quality model.
Interpersonal Trust and Technology Trust in Information Systems Research
Authors: Paravastu Narasimha S. , Ramanujan Sam S.
Published: November 2021

Trust is a crucial factor in personal as well as online exchanges due to their impersonal nature. In the information systems discipline, past research proposed and tested interpersonal trust formation as well as continuance in several contexts. Extending beyond interpersonal relationships, trust has been extrapolated as technology trust and applied to various technology contexts such as recommendation agents, inanimate software, and objects. This paper presents a comprehensive review of interpersonal and technology trust constructs as applicable to ecommerce and technology contexts. Based on findings from past research this paper synthesizes research on interpersonal trust, trustworthiness, and trust modes, and proposes a combined model of trust constructs. Based on the literature review and results from past research, this paper identifies an important gap in literature and proposes bases of technology trust constructs as an important contribution to literature. The theoretical and managerial implications are presented.
Xenobots
Authors: Ramanujam Elangovan , Rasikannan L.  , Anandhalakshmi P. A.  , Kamal Nashwa Ahmad
Published: November 2021

Technology is improving day by day and every new face of it is engrossing, making applied science astonishment. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence have taken the world beyond automation. Automation was once considered as a challenge, but now the same technology has stunned the whole world, with the transformation of vision to the reality of live cell robots. In this modern era, evolutionary algorithms with Artificial Intelligence have made an impact on the automation and the creation of rare live-cell species by integrating biological aspects of frog cells. It would be thus useful in various domains to build technologies using self-renewing, and biocompatible materials of which the ideal candidates are living themselves. Thus, this paper presents a live cell robot named Xenobots, its design method, formation, applications, and transformation of live cell robots to humanoid robots that mimic the human brain.
Fused Contextual Data With Threading Technology to Accelerate Processing in Home UbiHealth
Authors: Sarivougioukas John , Vagelatos Aristides
Published: November 2021

According to the ubiquitous computing paradigm, dispersed computers within the home environment can support the residents’ health by being aware of all the developing and evolving situations. The context-awareness of the supporting computers stems from the data acquisition of the occurring events at home. In some cases, different sensors provide input of identical type, thereby raising conflict-related issues. Thus, for each type of input data, fusion methods must be applied on the raw data to obtain a dominant input value. Also, for diagnostic inference purpose, data fusion methods must be applied on the values of the available classes of multiple contextual data structures. Dempster-Shafer theory offers the algorithmic tools to efficiently fuse the data of each input type or class. The employment of threading technology accelerates the computational process and carrying out benchmarks on publicly available data set, is shown to be more efficient. Thus, threading technology proved promising for home UbiHealth applications by lowering the number of required cooperating computers.
Security of Cloud-Based Medical Internet of Things (MIoTs)
Authors: Gaurav Akshat , Psannis Konstantinos , Peraković Dragan
Published: November 2021

In this digital era expectations for medical quality have increased. As the number of patients continues to increase, conventional health care methods are having to deal with new complications. In light of these observations, researchers suggested a hybrid combination of conventional health care methods with IoT technology and develop MIoT. The goal of IoMT is to ensure that patients can respond more effectively and efficiently to their treatment. But preserving user privacy is a critical issue when it comes to collecting and handling highly sensitive personal health data. However, IoMTs have limited processing power; hence, they can only implement minimal security techniques. Consequently, throughout the health data transfer through MIoT, patient’s data is at risk of data leakage. This manuscript per the authors emphasizes the need of implementing suitable security measures to increase the IoMT's resilience to cyberattacks. Additionally, this manuscript per the authors discusses the main security and privacy issues associated with IoMT and provide an overview of existing techniques.
Immune Responses to a Single Dose of the AZD1222/Covishield Vaccine at 16 Weeks in Individuals in Sri Lanka
Authors: Jeewandara Chandima , Guruge Dinuka , Pushpakumara Pradeep Darshana , Kamaladasa Achala , Aberathna Inoka Sepali , Ramu Shyrar Tanussiya , Gunasekera Banuri , Wijesinghe Ayesha , Dissanayake Osanda , Kuruppu Heshan , Ranasinghe Thushali , Jayathilaka Deshni , Dayarathna Shashika , Ekanayake Dinithi , Jayamali Jeewantha , Gamalath Nayanathara , Mudunkotiwa Anushika , Somathilake Gayasha , Dissanayake Madhushika , Harvie Michael , Nimasha Thashmi , Madusanka Deshan , Jayadas Tibutius , Wijayamuni Ruwan , Schimanski Lisa , Rijal Pramila , Tan Tiong K , Townsend Alain , Ogg Graham S , Malavige Gathsaurie Neelika
Published: November 2021

Due to limited access to vaccines, many countries have only administered a single dose of the AZD1222, whereas the dosage intervals have increased ≥4 wk. We sought to investigate the immunogenicity of a single dose of vaccine at ≥16 wk postimmunization. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2–specific Abs in 553 individuals and Abs to the receptor-binding domain of the Wuhan virus (wild-type) and the variants of concern, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor blocking Abs ex vivo and cultured IFN-γ T cell (Homo sapiens) responses and B cell (H. sapiens) ELISPOT responses, were investigated in a subcohort. The seropositivity rates in those >70 y of age (93.7%) was not significantly different compared with other age groups (97.7–98.2; Pearson χ2 = 7.8; p = 0.05). The Ab titers (Ab index) significantly declined (p < 0.0001) with increase in age. A total of 18 of 69 (26.1%) of individuals did not have angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor–blocking Abs, whereas responses to the receptor-binding domain of wild-type (p = 0.03), B.1.1.7 (p = 0.04), and B.1.617.2 (p = 0.02) were significantly lower in those who were >60 y. Ex vivo IFN-γ T cell ELISPOT responses were seen in 10 of 66 (15.1%), whereas only a few expressed CD107a. However, >85% had a high frequency of cultured IFN-γ T cell ELISPOT responses and B cell ELISPOTs. Virus-specific Abs were maintained at ≥16 wk after receiving a single dose of AZD1222, although levels were lower to variants of concern, especially in older individuals. A single dose induced a high frequency of memory T and B cell responses.
Design, synthesis, and molecular docking of cysteine-based sulphonamide derivatives as antimicrobial agents
Authors: Egbujor Melford C. , Okoro Uchechukwu C. , Okafor Sunday N. , Egu Samuel A. , Amasiatu Ifeanyi S. , Egwuatu Pius I. , Umeh Odera R. , Ibo Eziafakaego M.
Published: November 2021

Background and purpose:

The preponderance of microbial infections remains a global challenge. In the present study, synthesis of novel cysteine-based antimicrobial agents and their biological evaluation is reported.

Experimental approach:

The reaction of p-toluenesulphonyl chloride with cysteine afforded 2-{[(4-methylphenyl)sulphonyl]amino}-3-sulphanylpropanoic acid (3) which was acetylated based on Lumiere-Barbier method using acetic anhydride. The ammonolysis of the acetylated compound (4) gave the carboxamide derivative (5) which reacted with aniline, aminopyridine and diaminopyrimidine via nickel catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig amidation reaction to afford compounds 6a, 6b, and 6c, respectively. The compounds were characterized using FTIR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and elemental analysis. The in vitro antimicrobial activities were determined. Their physicochemical properties were generated in silico and the molecular docking studied bacterial and fungal infections.

Findings/Results:

Compounds 4, 6b, and 6c exhibited excellent in vitro antibacterial activities while compound 4 had the best antifungal activities. From the in silico antimicrobial results, compound 3 had a better binding affinity (-10.95 kcal/mol) than penicillin (-10.89 kcal/mol) while compounds 3 and 4 had binding affinities (-10.07 and -10.62kcal/mol) comparable to ketoconazole (-10.85 kcal/mol).

Conclusion and implication:

All the synthesized compounds exhibited significant antibacterial and antifungal activities and were confirmed to be potential antimicrobial agents.
Fluorescent ureterography with indocyanine green in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Authors: Satish V. N. V. R. , Acharya Abhijith , Ramachandran Srinivasan , Narasimhan Mohan , Ardhanari Ramesh
Published: November 2021

Intraoperative injuries to the ureter can occur in complicated colorectal and gynaecologic procedures in minimal access surgery. The majority of these go unrecognised at the time of the operation, which can be disastrous to the patient. The routine use of ureteric stents is controversial, with some studies showing that stents only enable detection of ureteric injury but do not prevent it. Fluorescent image-guided surgery with indocyanine green (ICG) to visualise the ureter is a relatively new technique. We report our method of visualisation of the ureter in two patients undergoing laparoscopic anterior resection and Hartmann procedure, respectively. After induction of anaesthesia, retrograde catheterisation of both ureters was performed by the urologist. 2.5 mg ICG was injected into each catheter at the start of the procedure. Both ureters were visualised very well throughout the procedure with no post-operative complications. This technique using ICG adds visual cues to make up for the loss of tactile feedback, making it a safe strategy to prevent intraoperative ureteric injury.
Technology of Internet of Things Responding to Natural Disasters
Authors: Chen Shu-Wen , Shao Jia-Qi , Zhu Hui-Sheng
Published: November 2021

Numerous countries have been affected by natural disasters, the seriousness of which consequences is self-evident, such as power failure, building collapse and communication interruption. With the rapid development of science and technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the most important part of current information technology. More and more countries and regions have realized the significance of IoT in dealing with natural disasters and are making efforts to put IoT into use. This paper summarizes the latest progress of IoT with fog computing, swarm robots and other advanced technologies in coping with natural disasters on four aspects. It focuses on how the IoT and other information technologies can solve problems encountered in natural disasters to a certain extent.
An Application of the Integrated Behavioral Model for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to Assess Perceived Community Acceptability and Feasibility of the Biosand Filter among Maasai Pastoralists in Rural Tanzania
Authors: Paasche Tina , Whelan Mairead , Nahirney Marissa , Olemshumba Saningo , Bastien Sheri
Published: November 2021

In addition to diarrheal disease risk, lack of access to safe water may have other indirect effects throughout one’s life, such as school and workplace absenteeism, leading to less economic productivity. In contexts with scarce resources and unsafe drinking water, household water treatment and safe storage options such as the Biosand filter (BSF) allows households to directly reduce contamination and increase the quality of their drinking water. This study aimed to develop an understanding of perceived community acceptability and feasibility related to pre- and post-implementation of a BSF pilot project in rural Maasai households in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Tanzania. The study was guided by the Integrated Behavioral Model for Water Sanitation and Hygiene interventions (IBM-WASH) to understand the various factors influencing end-user perceptions of the BSF. In-depth interviews, group discussions and think tanks were conducted among a cross-section of community members, stakeholders, and other actors from May 2016 to September 2017. The data were analyzed using a thematic content analysis approach. A range of perceived contextual, technological, and psychosocial factors were found to potentially affect the acceptability and feasibility of BSF adoption in the NCA, highlighting the complex layers of influences in the setting. Whilst the BSF is seemingly an accepted option to treat water within the NCA, the community identified key barriers that may lower BSF adoption. The application of the IBM-WASH model served as a useful framework for evaluating the introduction of the BSF, identifying insights into contextual, technological, and psychosocial community factors.
First Record of Natural Transovarial Transmission of Dengue Virus in Aedes albopictus from Cuba
Authors: Piedra Luis Augusto , Martinez Liss Claudia , Ruiz Armando , Vazquez Juan Ramon , Guzman Maria Guadalupe , Rey Jorge , Bisset Juan Andres
Published: November 2021

Transovarial transmission (TOT) of dengue virus (DENV) in Aedes spp. is an important mechanism for DENV maintenance in nature and may be important in initiating outbreaks. The objective of this study was to explore the occurrence of TOT in wild Aedes albopictus populations in Cuba. Mosquito larvae were collected in Cotorro municipality, Havana, Cuba, and identified to species. Fifteen pools of Ae. albopictus each containing 30 larvae were processed for DENV detection by using conventional reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and nested PCR. Four out of 15 pools processed were positive for DENV-3, but no other DENV serotype was detected. This is the first time TOT of DENV detected in Cuban field populations of Ae. albopictus, and this suggests that this species may be an important vector of DENV in Cuba.
Detection of Pathogens of Acute Febrile Illness Using Polymerase Chain Reaction from Dried Blood Spots
Authors: Grundy Brian , Panzner Ursula , Liu Jie , Jeon Hyon Jin , Im Justin , von Kalckreuth Vera , Konings Frank , Pak Gi Deok , Cruz Espinoza Ligia Maria , Bassiahi Abdramane Soura , Gasmelseed Nagla , Rakotozandrindrainy Raphaël , Stroup Suzanne , Houpt Eric R. , Marks Florian
Published: November 2021

Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) of dried blood spots (DBS) for pathogen detection is a potentially convenient method for infectious disease diagnosis. This study tested 115 DBS samples paired with whole blood specimens of children and adolescent from Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Madagascar by qPCR for a wide range of pathogens, including protozoans, helminths, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Plasmodium spp. was consistently detected from DBS but yielded a mean cycle threshold (Ct) 5.7 ± 1.6 higher than that from whole blood samples. A DBS qPCR Ct cutoff of 27 yielded 94.1% sensitivity and 95.1% specificity against the whole blood qPCR cutoff of 21 that has been previously suggested for malaria diagnosis. For other pathogens investigated, DBS testing yielded a sensitivity of only 8.5% but a specificity of 98.6% compared with whole blood qPCR. In sum, direct PCR of DBS had reasonable performance for Plasmodium but requires further investigation for the other pathogens assessed in this study.
Access to electronic court records in Botswana
Authors: Mosweu Tshepho
Published: November 2021

Governments all over the world are using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enable the delivery of their programmes more effectively and efficiently and to increase the participation of the citizens in their governance through their e-government initiatives. The main purpose of this study was to explore issues of access to electronic case files at the Gaborone Magisterial District. Since 2005, the Department of Administration of Justice (AOJ) in Botswana has implemented an electronic Court Records Management System (CRMS) to manage case file records at the high courts and magistrates’ courts of Botswana as one of the government’s public sector reforms to improve service delivery at the courts. This study used both the quantitative and qualitative approaches with data collected through a questionnaire, document review, interviews with respondents and observation of respondents at the Gaborone Magisterial District as well as at justice stakeholders, which are Department of Public Prosecutions and the Department of Prisons and Rehabilitation. The questionnaire was supplemented with interviews. The study used the Records Continuum Model as lens to examine how electronic case files were used and accessed through the CRMS. The findings of the study revealed inadequate legislation on the management of electronic case files in Botswana. Challenges such as network disruptions, shortage of computers, resistance to change, training and a lack of commitment by staff affected access to court records on the CRMS. The study also established that access to electronic case files was limited to court personnel only. The study recommends the adoption of relevant policies and the provision of adequate infrastructure and remote access to electronic court records by the public and other stakeholders in the justice system in Botswana. Failure to provide online access to court records goes against the spirit of the Botswana National ICT policy and the National Vision 2036, which advocates for digital access to information and community access through the use of ICTs.
Assessing records management in municipalities with adverse audit opinions in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Makgahlela Lefose , Nsibirwa Zawedde
Published: November 2021

This article assesses records management in municipalities with adverse audit opinions in the Limpopo province, South Africa. Audit reports issued by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) yearly indicate that poor recordkeeping is one of the factors contributing to adverse audit opinions in the public sector. The high level of corruption and maladministration, and lack of accountability and transparency in municipalities have become endemic and are a cause for concern in South Africa. Access to relevant and comprehensive information from records is essential for municipalities to perform their constitutional duties effectively. For this study, a quantitative research approach was employed using the survey design. Six municipalities in Limpopo that had adverse audit outcomes in the auditor-general’s report of 2015/2016 were targeted. A total of 92 questionnaires were distributed to registry staff employed in the municipalities and 86 of these were completed and returned. Findings revealed that the selected municipalities in the province face numerous challenges relating to records management practices, including staff shortages, lack of training and poor storage facilities. The study recommends that municipalities’ management and political office-bearers take all the necessary steps to prioritise records management by employing more people. The study further recommends that more universities in South Africa should provide formal qualifications in records management, and government officials should make funding available for records management practices.
Peripheral realism of Carlos Escudé
Authors: Eremin A. A.
Published: November 2021

In this article the author analyzes a theoretical direction called “Peripheral Realism”, which has arisen within the scope of neorealism in 1990s due to an acknowledged Argentinean political scientist Carlos Escudé. The author makes an attempt to provide a complex analysis of the original theory of 1992 and compares it with the modern realities of international relations. The author also conducts a comparative analysis of the original theory and its revised version of 2016, in order to trace the dynamics of its development. The main objective of the study is to establish whether the theory of peripheral realism can be attributed to the so-called ‘non-Western’ theories of international relations. First of all, the article is based on an in-depth analysis of the theoretical basis of Carlos Escudé’s peripheral realism theory on the basis of his main writings of 1992 and 1995, as well as an analysis of subsequent variations of the theory in 2012 and 2015. The study also uses a comparative analysis method, which contrasts the features and theoretical positions of the canonical ‘grand’ theories of international relations (especially realism and neo-realism, being the origins for the theory) and correlates them with those of the theory of peripheral realism in order to highlight the role and place of this theory in the configuration of Western and non-Western theories of international relations. The author concludes that the uniqueness of the concept comes from assessing reality from the point of ‘weaker’ and developing countries, which is not generally customary for Anglo-Saxon theories. This unique feature puts the concept of peripheral realism beyond the perceptions of the nature of world politics generally accepted in the research community. The study was originally drafted for the research seminar “Non-Western Theories of International Relations” of the Department of theory and history of international relations of RUDN University, as well as for the joint research seminar of RUDN and HSE University “Non-Western Theories of International Relations in a Polycentric World.”
Femine Body in the Mass Culture of Iran: between Nudity and Marginalization
Authors: Kyrchanoff Maksym W.
Published: November 2021

The author analyses the problems of visualisation and marginalisation of female corporeality in developments of Iranian political and cultural identity from the early modernisation project of the 19th century and the radical modernisation of the 1920s – 1970s to the Islamic Revolution of 1979, which changed significantly the vectors and trajectories of the visualisation of the female body in public spaces and the discourse of Iranian culture. The author believes that Iran / Persia in the 19th century belonged to the number of Muslim countries that were under stable European influences. Russia and Great Britain became the main sources of cultural changes. Cultural exchange with these countries stimulated changes in Persian identity. The author analyses the features of corporeality in the visual art of Iran from the Qajars to the Islamic revolution and its mutations during the process of radical Islamisation of the social life inspired by it. The author believes that the early modern project of the Qajars was the first attempt to visualise female corporeality and map in the centre of cultural coordinates which in fact simulated European discourse. The identity project of the Pahlavi period became an attempt to transform and adopt Western concepts to the Iranian national canon. The Islamic Revolution of 1979 marginalised the visual and visible forms of female corporeality, presented earlier in public and cultural spaces. The project of Islamisation inspired subordination of the female body, marginalising attempts to visualise in ways Western intellectuals did it. Modern feminine corporeality in Iranian culture develops as a dichotomy of official religious identity and its secular alternative, represented by the “high” cultural segments of the consumer society. The author analyses how and why Western strategies of visualisation of female corporeality coexist with its religious rejection. It is assumed that the Iranian mass culture assimilated Western practices of visualising femininity, although the official cultural discourse continues to reproduce the canon of the body imagined as predominantly religious construct.
O TRABALHO DA MULHER PESCADORA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NO ESTADO DO PARÁ
Authors: Jessica Pantoja , Silva Amanda , Sena Marcela , Gomes Sâmela , Chagas Rafael
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to review the literature on studies carried out with women fishers in the state of Pará, namely their socioeconomic conditions and the role they play in artisanal fishing. The data search was performed on two platforms Google Scholar and BDTD, using exclusion and inclusion criteria and using logical operators. The inclusion criteria used were: i) works only with female fishers that were developed in the state of Pará; ii) works that were published in the last twenty years; iii) original works, which may be articles, dissertations and/or theses; iv) works that show the socioeconomic profile of female fishers in Pará; v) works that show the role of women in artisanal fishing. Exclusion criteria were: i) works published before 2001; ii) bibliographic review works and iii) works on fisherwomen, but which were not developed in the state of Pará, available on Google Scholar. The surveys were carried out mainly in the northeast of Pará and there are few works that show the economic and social profile of female fishermen. Despite playing an important role in artisanal fishing, especially in fish processing, the work of women fishers is still not recognized and they are still invisible to society.
Work Environment and the Teacher: A Qualitative Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Issa Edomgenet Hiba
Published: November 2021

This study examined the nexus between the public secondary school teacher and his/her work environment. To capture the nature and substance of this nexus, the study was mainly directed towards answering the following two research questions: Which attributes of work environment matter most to the public secondary school teacher? And why do they matter? The study was conducted on teachers in public secondary schools of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It adopted a qualitative case study design where data were collected through semi-structured interviews and then analyzed using a thematic analysis technique. The results show that basic school facilities, teacher-principal and teacher-student in-school inter-personal relations, financial and non-financial rewards, and the praxis of politics in a school setting are the attributes of the work environment that matter most to the study participants. Results also show that these attributes of work environment appeared as attributes of work environment with utmost importance to the teacher for they happened to be the basis of the teacher’s work motivation, job satisfaction, and work engagement. Findings further showed that the attributes of the work environment and the emergent causal consequences have both direct and indirect relationships. This study is expected to have empirical, methodological, and theoretical implications.
Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices Regarding Assessment in English as a Foreign Language Classrooms in Vietnam
Authors: Ha Xuan , Tran Nam , Tran Ngoc
Published: November 2021

Task-based language teaching (TBLT) has generated worldwide popularity as a curriculum innovation, and extensive research has investigated various aspects of the approach. However, little is known about the implementation of classroom assessment in TBLT curricula. This study investigated high school English as a foreign language teachers’ beliefs and practices regarding assessment in a curriculum innovation context in Vietnam. Data comprised in-depth interviews with six teachers, as well as testing documents. The findings revealed a strong impact of the high-stakes exams on teachers’ testing beliefs in that they focused explicitly on linguistic items in the assessed content and forms of assessment. These beliefs were accurately reflected in their testing practices. However, both the teachers’ beliefs and practices were contradictory to teaching principles and the expectations of the intended curriculum. These findings suggest that in-service teacher professional development programs are necessary for innovations like TBLT to have a real change in the classroom.
3. RACIONALIDAD DE LA NEOADYUVANCIA
Authors: O. Leiro Fabio , Bianchi Romina
Published: November 2021

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6. TERAPIA NEOADYUVANTE TOTAL (TNT)
Authors: O. Leiro Fabio , Bianchi Romina
Published: November 2021

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10. EFECTOS PATOLÓGICOS DE LA NEOADYUVANCIA
Authors: O. Leiro Fabio , Bianchi Romina
Published: November 2021

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17. PRESERVACIÓN DE LA FERTILIDAD
Authors: O. Leiro Fabio , Bianchi Romina
Published: November 2021

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MECHANISMS OF RADIATION DAMAGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS FOR OPERATING AND ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS
Authors: Voyevodin V.N. , Tolstolutskaya G.D. , Tikhonovsky M.A. , Kuprin A.S. , Kalchenko A.S.
Published: November 2021

Safety of nuclear reactor (NR) and economic of nuclear power are determined to high degree by structural materials. Study of reasons of change of physical-mechanical properties of materials and of their dimensional stability under irradiation; determination of operation life of elements of nuclear power energetic assemblies in different conditions, selection and development of prospective materials with high radiation resistance are the main objectives of radiation material science. In the presented paper, mechanisms of radiation damage of structural materials for nuclear power and problems of development of radiation-resistant materials for operating and advanced NR of new generation are examined.
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN NATURAL QUARTZITES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF GAMMA IRRADIATION
Authors: Bereznyak E.P. , Dikiy N.P. , Kolodiy I.V. , Medvedeva E.P. , Khodyreva Yu.S.
Published: November 2021

Using the methods of IR spectroscopy, crystal-optical and XRD analysis the evolution of the structure of Ovruch deposit natural quartzites under the influence of γ-irradiation in the range of absorbed doses (Dabs =106…3.5107 Gy) has been researched. The elemental composition of natural quartzites was determined by the gamma activation method on a linear electron accelerator. It was found that as a result of irradiation the crystal structure of quartz, which forms the basis of quartzite, is improved due to radiation annealing of the defects in the initial structure. At the same time crystallization of amorphous silica, which fringes large grains of quartz, occurs with its transformation into fine-crystalline quartz. These processes do not lead to cracking in the quartzite rock. Obtained data indicates a high radiation resistance of the Ovruch deposit quartzites and confirms the prospects of using this geological formation as a natural barrier for the construction of radioactive waste long-term storage.
TRIBOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ‘STEEL – CERAMICS-IRRADIATED-BY-HELIUM-IONS’ PAIR
Authors: Butenko V.I. , Dubniuk S.N. , Dyachenko A.F. , Pavlii K.V. , Zajtsev B.V.
Published: November 2021

Facility for the tribological characteristics studying of a metal – ceramics pair and parameters of ceramic samples irradiation on the helium ions linear accelerator with energies 0.12 and 4 MeV are resulted. Profiles of damageability and occurrence of target atoms along of helium ions range are calculated for the irradiated TiO2 and Al2O3. Sputtering ratios and dependence of the sputtered atoms quantity on samples thickness are received. Calculations on density change of the irradiated samples are made. Experimental results of a sliding friction factor measurement depending on cycle’s quantity, temperature and irradiation doses are presented. On the basis of microscopic researches and calculation data conclusions are drawn about irradiation influence on interacting pair’s tribological characteristics.
INFLUENCE OF DIBENZYL ETHER (DBE) ADDITION ON THE STRUCTURE OF CHROMIUM CARBIDE COATING OBTAINED BY THE MOCVD METHOD FROM COL “BARKHOS”
Authors: Krokhmal S.A. , Zueva T.N.
Published: November 2021

Investigations of the effect of the addition of dibenzyl ether (DBE) to the chromium organic liquid (COL) “Barkhos” on the structure and performance properties of chromium carbide coatings obtained by chemical deposition of their gas phase have been carried out. It is shown that the use of the DBE additive expands the temperature range for the formation of chromium carbide coatings with a horizontally layered structure, which are more resistant to corrosion and erosion wear. In this case, there is an increase in the adhesive strength and cavitation resistance of the coatings. The use of the DBE additive reduces the through porosity of the coatings. Coatings obtained with DBE additives have an abnormally high resistance to electrochemical dissolution in comparison with other materials used for work in corrosive environments.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IN CRIMINAL LAW
Authors:   Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Milošević Mladen
Published: November 2021

The paper focuses on the norms of Serbian Penal Code that incriminates personal data abuse. Starting with a brief overview of personal data legislation in Serbia, the author states that legal protection of data is guaranteed through constitutional (former federal and republic and the current Constitution) and provisions of Data Protection Law (three Laws were adopted and implemented since 1998), but also with criminal law norms. However, the quality and the implementation of mentioned criminal law provisions is questionable. The author analyses different crimes and notes that certain norms are incoherent with other relevant legislative provisions. The author points to incoherent provisions and provides recommendations de lege ferenda, concluding that legislative changes are needed in order to construct a solid legal framework for personal data protection in domestic Criminal law.
STATUTORY OF LIMITATION FOR JUVENILE IMPRISONMENT
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Priština temporary settled in Kosovska Mitrovica, Blagić Dragan
Published: November 2021

Statutory limitation is the base that leads to the expiration of a criminal sanction after a certain period of time. Since the statute of limitation is determined by the state through legal regulations, it means that in the end it represents a complete waiver of the state's right to punish due to the passage of time. Statute of limitation is given to a public, general social interest. When it comes to criminal sanctions against minors, then we say that educational measures do not become obsolete due to the expiration of a certain period of time from the finality of the decision on their imposition, which corresponds to the nature, character, content and purpose of this type of criminal sanctions. Then the following institutes are applied: a) suspension of execution and replacement of the imposed educational measure with another educational measure (Article 24 of the ZOMUKD) and b) re-decision on educational measures (Article 25 of the ZOMUKD). When it comes to an older juvenile who has been sentenced to juvenile imprisonment for a serious crime, the statute of limitation for the execution of that sentence is defined in the Article 33 of the ZOMUKD.
SAFETY MEASURE OF MANDATORY TREATMENT FREEDOM OF ALCOHOLICS (STANDARD AND PRACTICE)
Authors:   Institute for Mental Health in Belgrade, Mi Slađana , Mitrović Dragana ,   Institute for Mental Health in Belgrade
Published: November 2021

In accordance with modern understandings of criminal law science and solutions present in the comparative criminal legislation, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Serbia pays special attention to security measures as special and above all specific criminal sanctions. They are one of the four types of criminal sanctions provided for in this legal text. Among the eleven security measures, four are of a medical nature and they differ in a number of features, not only in relation to other criminal sanctions, but also other security measures. One of the medical safety measures is the obligatory treatment of alcoholics. There are a number of specifics of this security measure, and one of them is its manner of execution. Given this, the subject of analysis in the paper are two aspects of the safety measure of compulsory treatment of alcoholics. These are: normative and practical. The justification of this approach in the analysis of the subject matter is contained in the fact that only adequately performed and this security measure is in the function of its standardization - the function of eliminating conditions or conditions that may affect the perpetrator in the future does not commit crimes due to alcohol dependence. to the expression of criminal acts of violence that are increasingly present in the total mass of crime.
ESTIMATION OF ADAPTABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY PROPERTIES OF APPLE TREE VARIETIES IN TRANSCARPATHIA
Authors: SHAKHNOVYCH N.F.
Published: November 2021

The research resulted in determining the main phenological phases of growth and development of various varieties of apple tree, their adaptability characteristics, productivity, and resistance to major diseases and pests. The best varieties have been singled out Edera, Topaz, Champion, Pinova, and Reanda that are well accustomed to the growing conditions, have high growth and productivity indices on wilding 54-118. Keywords: аpple tree, varieties, fruitage, diseases, pests, productivity
A Review on Calixarene Fluorescent Chemosensor Agents for Various Analytes
Authors: Priyangga Krisfian Tata Aneka , Kurniawan Yehezkiel Steven , Ohto Keisuke , Jumina Jumina
Published: November 2021

Calixarenes are well-known supramolecular host molecules with versatile applications. Over the past decades, hundreds of selective and sensitive detections of several analytes have been reported by employing calixarenes as the chemosensor agent. The detection and quantification of metal ions and anions are crucial as heavy metal ions are harmful to living organisms, while monitoring anions is pivotal in the environmental samples. On the other hand, detecting and quantifying biomolecules and neutral molecules are critical due to their irreplaceable role in human health. In this review, we summarized the application of calixarenes as the supramolecular chemosensor agent for detecting metal ions, anions, biomolecules, and neutral molecules through fluorescent spectroscopy to give brief information on the design and development of the chemosensor field. This review updates the world with the application of calixarene derivatives as fluorescent chemosensors and challenges researchers to design and develop better chemosensor agents in the future.
A Study on the Ganoderma Lucidum of Warri South Local Government Area
Authors:   Department of Botany, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, RN Okigbo , SI Obanubi ,   Department of Botany, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Published: November 2021

A study on the medicinal mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) was conducted from May to July 2015 to document the medicinal importance of Ganoderma lucidum “Itu” by the Warri South people in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. This mushroom was identified and collected during field trip and visits to traditional medical practitioners. Four mushrooms species were identified out of which 2 are edible, 1 is used medicinally and 1 is feared by the locals and trial’s of the community because of its poisonous content. These mushroom were briefly described, their uses, local names and part used were listed. These mushrooms are faced with rapid extinction because its knowledge and use are not passed to younger generation.
Pengaruh Electronic Word of Mouth dan Brand Image terhadap Minat Beli Tandon Air Marine di Kota Surabaya
Authors: Ramadhan Dimas Akbar
Published: November 2021

The use of water reservoirs is increasingly diverse but the aims still to save clean water, making the competition between water reservoir producers in Indonesia more competitive. That is added with the emergence of various brands of new water reservoirs that are produced and circulated throughout Indonesia. Moreover, the types of water reservoirs that appear are also increasingly varied. The number of brands of water reservoirs in Indonesia with various types of marketing affects consumer buying interest in the water reservoir itself. This study aims to determine the effect of Electronic Word of Mouth and Brand Image on Buying Interest. By using associative methodology and in taking the sample using purposive sampling technique. The results of this study note that Electronic Word of Mouth and Brand Image simultaneously and partially affect Purchase Interest. The company should maintain and further improve the supporting factors in order to form a Brand Image that has a positive influence on buying interest from consumers.

Keywords: Electronic Word of Mouth, Brand Image, Buying Interest
Pengaruh Brand Image terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen
Authors: Sari Aditya Julita , Udayana IBN , Cahya Agus Dwi
Published: November 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of "The Influence of Brand Image on Purchase Decisions Supported by Green Marketing and Brand Ambassador Variables on Moringa processed products and the Effect of Green Marketing and brand ambassadors on Brand Image". The type of research used is quantitative research and is included in explanatory research which in this study aims to explain the relationship of a variable with other variables to test hypotheses. Researchers also use questionnaires to obtain the data needed in the study. To obtain data, researchers used questionnaires which were distributed to consumers who know and become consumers of Moringa. The results in this study indicate that the brand image variable has a significant or positive influence on consumer purchasing decisions. The green marketing variable does not have a positive influence on consumer purchasing decisions. The brand ambassador variable has a significant influence on the consumer purchasing decision variables. The green marketing variable has a positive influence on the brand image variable. The brand ambassador variable has a positive influence on the brand image variable.

Keywords: Brand Image, Green Marketing, Brand Ambassador, Purchase Decision, Significant
Peranan Kantor Urusan Agama Dalam Mengantisipasi Pernikahan Usia Dini: Studi Kasus Kecamatan Citeureup Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Julian Muhammad , Arief Suyud , Kosim Ahmad Mulyadi
Published: November 2021

This study examines the role of the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in Citeureup District, Bogor Regency in anticipating early marriage. In more detail, the problem is the number of early marriages in the Citeureup District, Bogor Regency, which is caused by certain factors. This study aims to analyze how the role of KUA in Citeureup District in anticipating early marriage. This research is a research that uses qualitative methods with the type of research used by the author is juridical and normative Islamic law. The results of this study are that the role of KUA in Citeureup District in anticipating early marriage has been running effectively. The KUA of Citeureup District has succeeded in minimizing the number of age marriages by conducting regular guidance and counseling efforts that make the public understand the influence of early marriage. Then the influence of the KUA in Citeureup District in minimizing the number of early marriages is very large. This can be seen through the data that from 2020 to 2021 it has decreased. Thus, the KUA of Citeureup District is very influential in efforts to minimize the number of early marriages, especially in the Citeureup District..