bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biostatistical analysis of birth weight and head circumference of babies a case study of Nigeria
Authors: Adiele DF , Elem UO
Published: April 2021

This paper examined the relationship between birth weight and head circumference of babies. The ordinary least square method of linear regression analysis and Chi-square test were utilized to achieve its objectives. The hypothesis that birth weight is independent of head circumference; birth weight is independent of sex; and head circumference is independent of sex was rejected at 5 percent level of significance. The result showed that birth weight is dependent on head circumference and sex; and that head circumference depends on sex. Birth weight and head circumference of male babies are higher than that of the female babies. However, female have normal head circumference than male. Moreso, a significant linear positive relationship exists between birth weight and head circumference.
Re-evaluation of vulvovaginal trichomoniasis among women in Niger delta region, Nigeria
Authors: Wokem GN , Ndukwu CB
Published: April 2021

The status of a neglected, common tropical protozoan parasitic flagellate, Trichomonas vaginalis, causing vulvovaginal trichomonias is (VVT) was re-evaluated among female subjects in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study area consisted University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMSH) and Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), all in Port Harcourt, Niger Delta Region. Informed consent was sought and obtained before sample collection. Standard parasitological techniques were employed in vaginal swab and urine analysis. Two hundred and forty female subjects, aged 11-60 years were examined in 2014, out of which 22.5% were infected whereas in the precious study in 2006, the prevalence was 10% out of 500 subjects. UPTH had more VVT rates(9.7%, 30%) than BMSH (8%, 18.8%), in both studies respectively, although the infection is not location dependent (P>0.05). Age group 11-20 years (46.7%) had the highest infection rate inlatter with age group 51-60 years(5%) as the least; age group 19-29 years had (16.5%) as the highest in the former. Occupational prevalence shows that undergraduates and students were more infected with VVT (40%) and (25%) than others in latter while traders were most infected (11.1%) in the former, although VVT was not significantly (p>0.05) occupation related. Non-pregnant subjects (26.6%) were more infected than pregnant ones (14%);statistical analysis showed that pregnancy has close association with VVT butit is not pregnancy dependent (p>0.05). The unmarried (30%) had higher prevalence than married (11.7%). The results showed that Trichomonas vaginalis can tolerate wide range of acidic pH (4-5.5). The prevalence of VVT is on the increase; there is need for more awareness campaign and action plan for the control and elimination of this neglected common tropical disease of the youth.KEYWORD: Vulvovaginal trichomoniasis, women, Niger Delta Region, re-evaluation, upsurge.
Effects of sediment input on aquatic animal communities in new Calabar river, Rivers state, Nigeria
Authors: Woke GN , Aleleye-Wokoma IP
Published: April 2021

The effects of sediment input on aquatic animal communities in New Calabar River in Rivers State Nigeria were studied. Samples of the sediments were collected using Ekman's grab. Sediments were seived through various mesh sizes until fme silt was obtained. Macroinvertebrates were collected using scoop nets. The water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen content and transparency were measured from September to December, 2006. The results indicated that temperature and dissolved oxygen content were within tolerable range for the animals. Silt was gradually being deposited in the River and some parts are silted up resulting in loss of water and decrease in the population of macroinvertebrates such as Biomphalaria sp, Lymnae sp and Asphatharia sp. In addition the texture of the silt determiners the abundance of macroinvertebrates hence the increase in the population in the month of Nov, while Sept(43%), Oct(6.6%) and Dec(1.5%), had a gradual decrease that is inversely proportional to the siltation of the river.KEYWORDS: Silt, freshwater, benthic, Molluscs and sediments.
Packets routing and bandwidth sensing in a network traffic: Ant colony optimization tactic.
Authors: Ogban Felix U. , Nentui Roy
Published: April 2021

Packets routing and bandwidth sensing in a network platform remains an integral part of the study of signal flow.The algorithm to route packets in a network link called the AntNet algorithm was inspired by the behavior of real ant colonies. At each node in the network, a forward ant deposits some amount of pheromones at different links that responds to the node’s queue length. In this paper, we propose the inclusion of the computation of paths to adapt with the Depth Search Ant Explorer Network (DS-ANTENet) algorithm for discrete problems as an IP based mechanism. This method is tested and the efficiency is compared to the original AntNet algorithm and the Link-State algorithm to check the transmission of computing traffic flows between the nodes. We then made comparison with the algorithms proposed in the literature. The protocols were sorted out in terms of average number of lost packets ranging from the higher priority queue to the lower priority queue which then resulted to the fact that; First, AntNetBW (loss ratios reduction of 9.6% when compared to the AntNet and the Link-State algorithm respectively. Secondly,  SANTENetBW (loss ratios reduction of 8.3% and 36.7% when compared to the AntNet and the Link-State algorithm respectively. Finally, DS-ANTENet (loss ratios reduction 0.7% and 33.2% when compared to the AntNet and the Link- State algorithm respectively.Keywords: Packets Routing, Bandwidth Sensing, Network Traffic, Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm, AntNet
Ba-Pb mineralization in Ugwuajirija Ishiagu area, lower Benue trough, Southeastern Nigeria: Geochemical evidence
Authors: Obioha Young Ezenwa
Published: April 2021

Study of rocks of Ugwuajirija Ishiagu area was carried out to determine their mineralization characteristics. This involved 38 samples and elemental ratios, including Ba, Be, Co, Cu, Cs, Nb, Ni, Pb, Sr, Y, Zn and Ba/K2O, Ba/Ni using ICP-MS and ICP-AES techniques. Geological mapping reveals that the area is underlain by four lithostratigraphic formations: Asu River group, Eze-Aku Shale, Nkporo Shale and Mamu Formation. The pre- Santonian formations were affected by magmatic intrusion and emplacement of dolerites, diorites and other diabasic rocks, and hydrothermal solutions leading to mineralization of economic mineral deposits. Modal analysis reveals the dolerite has average plagioclase concentration (41 %), ortho-pyroxene (29 %), clino-pyroxene (7 %), and olivine (9 %). Marly mudstone has quartz (10 %), plagioclase (25 %), orthopyroxene (20 %), clino-pyroxene (8 %) and olivine (8%). Trace and rare earth element analytical results show that all the analyzed samples were depleted in Cs, Sn, and Be < 1.0ppm, but enriched in Ba- 802ppm through 936ppm in the dolerite, to >10,000ppm in the marly-mudstone respectively, which are 2 to 100 times above the average crustal abundance of Ba-400ppm. The mean concentration of Cu, Pb, and Zn increased from 66.2 to 94 ppm in the dolerite at Ugwuele, to 1049ppm in the marly-limestone, to >10,000ppm in the ferruginized mudstones at Ugwuajirija respectively. These enrichments which are above average crustal abundance show that the mudstone and marly limestone in Ugwuajirija Ishiagu area are Ba and Pb mineralized. Further exploration and exploitation are recommended for effective youth empowerment and national development.Keywords: Ba-Pb Mineralization, Ugwuajirija, Lower Benue Trough, Trace Element
Economic impact of climate change on cocoa production among South-Western states, Nigeria: Results from ricardian analysis
Authors: E.O Edet , Udoe P.O , Abang S.O
Published: April 2021

The study was carried out to determine the economic impact of climate change on cocoa producing states in south western states, Nigeria using Ricardian analytical procedure. The specific objectives were to: analyze the economic impact of climate change on cocoa production, estimate the marginal impact of climate change on net cocoa farm revenue in the areas of study, find out whether there is a significant mean difference in climatic variables among the cocoa producing states in the south-west Nigeria and make useful recommendations based on findings. Data were sourced from CBN bulletin, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET), spanning 1981 - 2015. Model specification was based on Ordinary Least Square (OLS) multiple regression technique using Ricardian framework on net revenue. Data obtained were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that 11, 47 and 77% of the variations in net revenue from cocoa production were explained by rainfall and temperature for Oyo, Ondo and Osun states respectively. The study also affirms that the climatic (rainfall and temperature) and non climatic (area, producer price, yield and technology) variables accounts for 98%, 97% and 96% of the variations in net revenue per hectare of cocoa production respectively in Oyo, Ondo and Osun states. The study further showed that there was a significant difference in climate change over time across the cocoa producing states at 1% level of probability. The study indicated that climatic changes culminated in economic losses/benefits of about ₦27.63million (₦3.50million), ₦5.6million (₦14.90million) and ₦1.3million (₦5.8million) respectively across the states amidst varying marginal economic losses of ₦1billion (Ondo) and benefits of ₦10.08 and ₦270.48million (Oyo and Osun States) in the study area. Based on these, it was concluded that climatic changes over time are not the only parameters that accounted for economic losses and benefits, other factors also contributed. It was recommended that low-yielding cocoa trees, which have exceeded optimum production ages be replaced with the high-yielding ones alongside farmers should cultivate cocoa varieties that are tolerant to climate change in the area of consideration, ab initio.Keywords: Climate change, Cocoa, Ricardian, Production, Economic impact.
Metal Sorption Capabilities of Two Common Plants in Tropical Wetlands - Bambusa vulgaris and Raffia bambusa
Authors: Ofori-Sarpong G. , Asamoah R. K. , Gordon J. J. K. , Amankwah R. K.
Published: April 2021

In most developing countries, careless disposal of waste dry cell batteries and Ni-Cd batteries from mobile phones and rechargeable lamps has led to an increase in some metal contaminants including copper, lead, nickel and cadmium in soils and water bodies. These metals have the potential to cause serious, and sometimes, irreversible health effects if they are consumed. Unfortunately, in most cases, either the water bodies are not treated prior to consumption or the water treatment methods do not target the removal of these metals. This study therefore sought to mimic the bio-filtering effect of wetlands by assessing the capabilities of two common plants in tropical wetlands; Raffia bambusa and Bambusa vulgaris to remove Cu2+, Pb2+, Ni2+ and Cd2+ from wastewater. Spectroscopic characterisation indicated that some of the functional groups on the biomass were the OH, C=O and COOH, and R. bambusa appeared to have more pronounced groups than B. vulgaris. The results show maximum sorption of 95% Cu and Pb by biomass derived from roots of these plants. Sorption of Cd and Ni were lower at about 40%. By using a 3-stage sorption system of live plants, sorption of Cd and Ni increased up to 80%. Keywords: Heavy Metals, Sorption, Biomass, Bambusa vulgaris, Raffia bambusa
The Geometry and Structural Analysis of the Gold Deposits of Chirano Mine
Authors: Ackon-Wood K. , Kuma J. S. Y. , Yendaw J. A.
Published: April 2021

The Chirano Mine gold deposit is a typical example of a structurally controlled deposit developed along the Kumasi Basin and the Sefwi Belt margin structure. The area has undergone various regimes of structural deformations. Consequently, all the Chirano deposits are intimately associated with shears and faults along a single continuous structural corridor known as the Chirano Shear Zone (CSZ). The CSZ geometry has been categorised into three major zones namely: (i) Laminated veins in shears, (ii) Breccia and (iii) Ductile to brittle ductile zones. The shear veins trend NE-SW and N-S, are laminated and occur in the sheared fabric close to the footwall. Penetrative foliated zones varying from a few centimeters to several meters constitute the ductile to brittle-ductile structures. Gold grades are much higher within this zone. Analysis of cataclasis intensity recorded in drill core confirms a semi brittle form of deformation within the mineralised domain. The CSZ has different orientations in dip and strike from the south of the mining lease to the north. The subtle changes in orientation are deposit dependent. The structure has a sinuous shape and tends to pinch and swell. The current geometry and the distribution of stratigraphy and orebodies at Chirano is a manifestation of the complex interplay of magmatic and hydrothermal events in the area.  Keywords: Ductile, Brittle-Ductile, Breccia, Chirano Shear Zone, Chirano Lode Horizon
Drill and Blast Performance Evaluation at the Obra Pit of Chirano Gold Mines Ltd, Ghana
Authors: Eshun P. A. , Affum B. O. , Boakye A.
Published: April 2021

This paper investigates the causes of inefficient fragmentation and formation of toes in the Obra pit of Chirano Gold Mines Ltd and recommends best practices in order to produce optimum fragmentation to feed the crusher at a reduced cost and to provide good working pit floors. The methods employed included: drilling performance analysis using statistical methods; fragmentation analysis of blasting performance using Kuz-Ram Model and Wipfrag software; determination of the velocity of detonation of the bulk explosive using MREL Micro Trap VOD/Data Recorder; and estimation of the cost of secondary drilling and blasting using Mine Management Reporting Software. From the analyses, it was observed that the blast designed parameters and blasting practices were acceptable to produce good fragmentation but the actual drilling parameters deviated from the designed parameters by about 25%, 24% and 26% in hole depth, burden and spacing respectively. It was concluded that the cause of the ineffective fragmentation leading to high cost of secondary breakage and uneven pit floors was due to operational errors during drilling. It is therefore recommended that in order to reduce excessive deviations in the drilling parameters, periodic training of operators must be conducted, supervision of drilling and blasting operations must be enhanced, and inclinometers should be used during drilling activities to ensure the accuracy and precision of all blast holes. Keywords: Drilling, Blasting, Fragmentation, Kuz-Ram Model, Wipfrag Software
Siltation of Ore Particles in Leaching Tanks: Causative Factors and Mitigation Measures
Authors: Osei R. , Abaka-Wood G. B. , Ofori-Sarpong G. , Amankwah R. K.
Published: April 2021

Siltation involves the accumulation of sediment over a considerable period of time and this may occur in closed systems like leaching tanks. Most mining companies in Ghana experience siltation problems during leaching of gold ore. This paper examines the potential causes and possible mitigation measures of siltation. Particle size analysis, slurry settling rate tests and agitation efficiency analysis were used in identifying causative factors of siltation whiles deflocculation test and grind analysis were conducted to ascertain mitigation measures.  Results from the study indicated that, high settling velocity of particles, inefficient milling and classification, poor slurry agitation and particle flocculation were the major causative factors leading to siltation. Size analysis results revealed P67 of 106 µm instead of P80 of 106 µm, a situation which affects particle suspension by agitators leading to siltation. This study therefore suggests that increase in milling residence time and particle deflocculation are potential remediation measures for curbing siltation. Extended grinding of ball mill feed resulted in 94% passing 106 µm while settling velocity was reduced by 71% after deflocculant addition at 1000 ppm. Keywords: Siltation, Deflloculation, Settling Velocity, Grinding
Mapping the Effects of Anthropogenic Activities in the Catchment of Weija Reservoir using Remote Sensing Techniques
Authors: Tagoe N. D. , Mantey S.
Published: April 2021

Man has contributed to land cover alteration since time-immemorial through clearing of land for residential, agriculture, recreational and industrial purposes. The emergence of adapting wild plants and animals for human use as well as industrialisation have also contributed to the alteration of land cover. Over the years, anthropogenic activities have had great impact on the Weija catchment. This study seeks to map the catchment and determine the impact of anthropogenic activities using Remote Sensing techniques. Observations and measurements were made on the field as well as classification of land cover using Landsat images of years 1991, 2003 and 2017. Results showed an increase in built-up areas by 18% from 1991 to 2017. Other classes such as shrubs increased due to decrease in dense vegetation. This study confirms the use of Remote Sensing as a valuable tool for detecting change in land cover and determining the impact of anthropogenic activities in the Weija Catchment. Keywords: Land Cover, GIS, Remote Sensing, Weija Catchment, Anthropogenic Activities
Geoelectrical and Geotechnical Investigations of Subsurface Corrosivity in Ondo State Industrial Layout, Akure, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Adeyemo Igbagbo Adedotun , Olumilola Olumide Abiola , Ibitomi Michael Adewale
Published: April 2021

Fifty two vertical electrical sounding (VES) data and six subsurface soil samples were collected at Ondo State Industrial Layout, Akure, south-western Nigeria in order to determine the subsurface corrosivity. The VES results delineated 3 to 5 geoelectric layers across the area, which correspond to topsoil, weathered layer, weathered basement, weathered/fractured basement and the presumed fresh bedrock. The layer resistivity values range from 22 to 602 ohm-m, 7 to 2468 ohm-m, 17 to 436 ohm-m, 25 to 39 ohm-m and 203 to 10023 ohm-m in the topsoil, weathered layer, weathered basement, weathered/fractured basement and the presumed fresh bedrock respectively. The iso-resistivity maps at depth slices of 1 and 2 m show that the northeastern, southeastern and the upper central part of the area are non-corrosive (above 350 ohm-m) to slightly corrosive (250 - 350 ohm-m), while the lower central, northwestern and southwestern parts of the area are moderately (150 - 250 ohm-m) to strongly corrosive (60 - 150 ohm-m).  Soil sample analysis shows liquid limit results that  vary from 37.6 to 59.7, while the plasticity limit results vary from 29.3 to 42.5 and all the plasticity index plots were below the A line indicating presence of non-plastic clay. The natural moisture content values vary from 21.4 to 35.5 %. The 2 m depth slice isoresistivity map and clay plasticity factor were synthesized using additive model to generate subsurface CR-index corrosivity model map which indicates that the northwestern, north-eastern and southern parts of the area are moderately (0.4 - 0.6) to strongly corrosive (0.6 - 0.8), while the upper central area and the flanks are slightly corrosive. The moderately and strongly corrosive zones correspond to the low elevation and water logged zones of the study area. The corrosivity model map was validated by the pH and corrosivity data. Keywords: Geotechnical, Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Plasticity Index, Clay Plasticity
Appraisal of Commonly used Mine Planning and Design Software in Ghanaian Surface Mines
Authors: Eshun Peter Arroja , Bediaku G. K.
Published: April 2021

Mine planning and design software improve productivity at every stage of a mine’s life and simplify mine planning and design processes so that a given deposit can be mined safely and economically. This study was set out to appraise Surpac and MineSight as the commonly used mine planning and design software in most Ghanaian surface mines. Questionnaires were administered to users in seven (7) producing mines using seven (7) appraisal criteria which include: ease of installation/configuration; user friendliness; performance capability; customisation (scripting) capability; compatibility with other software; cost effectiveness; and vendor support. Secondary data from Abosso Goldfields Limited (AGL) was used to plan and design AGL’s Huni pit using the two software to validate responses from the questionnaire administration. This enabled a comparative assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the two software to be done. Surpac was ranked ahead of MineSight in all the seven (7) appraisal criteria, except for performance capability. The two software during the validation process gave good solid model volume and tonnage estimates but had little differences in the volumes and tonnages of partials. Surpac showed strength in installation and learning, block modelling, and partials extraction and estimation whilst MineSight showed strength in multiple user flexibility, pit design, and solid model creation and estimation. Recommendations to improve the two software have been offered as part of the study and a careful consideration of Datamine is suggested as they are making inroad into the Ghanaian market especially with their underground modules. Keywords: Mine Planning and Design, Surface Mining, Mining Software, Surpac, MineSight, Datamine
A quiz game for jumpmaster training: design and development considerations
Authors: Griffith Tamara , Surdu John , Maraj Crystal
Published: April 2021

"The Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) develops doctrine and provides Jumpmaster training. They are interested in strategies to build knowledge retention and improve test performance without lowering performance standards. Students of the Jumpmaster course are required to gain proficiency in airborne operations during a short period of time. In order to meet the needs of the MCoE, the Army Research Laboratory funded the development of a tool for training called the Learning Master (LM). This paper describes a systems engineering approach to the design and development of the LM prototype. The LM system was presented to students in the Jumpmaster course to assess the usability of the application. Finally, the paper discusses potential limitations and presents the path forward to improve the LM application for future use."
Bond graph approach for disturbance rejection with Derivative State Feedback
Authors: Gonzalez Joel A. , Sueur Christophe
Published: April 2021

"This paper presents the application to a real Torsion-Bar system of Disturbance Rejection by Derivative State Feedback using an Unknown Input Observer. Finite and infinite structures of the model are analysed with a structural approach directly on the bond graph model and thus properties of the controlled system as well as the observer are structurally highlighted. The effectiveness of the proposed method is assessed with actual tests on the Torsion-Bar system."
Energy- and flatness-based control of DC-DC converters with nonlinear load
Authors: Tomassini Juan , Donaire Alejandro , Junco Sergio
Published: April 2021

"This paper presents a passivity-based controller design (PBC) aimed at stabilizing DC-DC power electronic converters with nonlinear dissipative loads. The converters considered in this work are the buck, the boost and the buck-boost. First, Bond Graph technique is used to obtain the flat output of each converter model. The controller is designed within the port-Hamiltonian (pH) framework, ensuring stability and other desired closed-loop properties. To this aim a desired closedloop dynamics in pH form with a quadratic storage function and a flat-output-inspired change of variables are proposed, which are common to the three converters. The controllers that render the closed-loop dynamics in the desired pH form are obtained via model matching. This design has two major advantages. The first is that the so-called matching equation can be solved by construction; thus, the cumbersome task of solving partial differential equations is avoided. The second advantage is that in all the converters treated the closed-loop dynamics is linear; thus, the performance of the control system can be easily determined via the tuning of the eigenvalues of the closed-loop evolution matrix. The performance is assessed through digital simulation."
"Realising optimum design of a hybrid renewable energy system using multiobjective evolutionary algorithm"
Authors: Saidi Majdi , Li Zhongliang , Outbib Rachid , Benelghali Seifeddine , Le roux Thiery , Cardone Emmanuel
Published: April 2021

"This paper proposes a strategy to find the combined design of hybrid PV/wind electric system and the policy of financial support of state. Different from the most existing proposals, this study formalizes the problem as a multi-objective optimization considering the benefits of both user and supplier. Multi-objective evolution algorithm based on decomposition (MOEA/D) is adopted to solve the formulated problem. The proposed strategy is applied in the case of a company located in the southeast of France. The results validate the effectiveness of the proposal."
Which Pathways Should Indonesia Follow to Achieve Its Energy Development Goals into the Future?
Authors: Hanan Nugroho
Published: April 2021

Indonesia has developed a plan for its energy sector far into the future, however, the plan might be challenged by several international agreements that the country ratifies.  The UN Report suggests several pathways for Indonesia to achieve the SDGs’ goal number 7 (affordable and clean energy).  It challenges the current plan for expanding city gas networks, instead, it offers extensive uses of the electric cooking stove. It recommends that Indonesia accelerates its energy conservation efforts and reduce its energy sector’s greenhouse gasses emission by a figure which is higher than the original target.   Besides, Indonesia should develop no more new coal-fired power plants and should continue to remove fossil fuel subsidies and encourage the issuance of green financing.  This paper supports but also challenges the report by several arguments based on the country’s energy-economy-environment problems.
Identidad eclesial del sacramento del orden según san Juan de ávila
Authors: Pascual Rodríguez Antero
Published: April 2021

Para San Juan de Ávila la salvación de las almas es el principal negocio de Dios que estará unido, dada su situación histórica, a la reforma de la Iglesia y de los pastores. La Iglesia y el sacramento del orden, tienen un origen y una realización concomitante, obran simultáneamente la salvación, ninguno de ellos es consecuencia del otro sino que ambos son en Cristo. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar la identidad eclesial del sacramento del orden desde la doctrina de San Juan de Ávila. Las consecuencias de esta reflexión sobre la identidad eclesial del sacerdocio nos llevará a comprender la profundidad de la doctrina avilista y saber enriquecer la actual reflexión teológica.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS PRINCIPLE IN TEACHING RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
Authors: Sharipova N
Published: April 2021

В данной статье рассматривается вопрос обеспечения необходимых условий для подготовки квалифицированных специалистов с высшим образованием на уровне международных стандартов, где основной   целью при обучении языкам является развитие у студентов необходимого для межкультурного общения уровня коммуникативной компетентности. В частности, дисциплина «Communication skills» («Навыки общения на русском языке»), ставит целью совершенствование и развитие навыков коммуникативной и межкультурной компетенции.
NEW PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Authors: Asatova Gulbaxor
Published: April 2021

В данной статье рассматривается проблема поиска новых приемов и способов повышения мотивации к обучению иностранных языков. Одной из этих форм являются новые педагогические технологии, внедрение которых способствует эффективному изучению языка. В статье дается определение понятиям «Педагогическая технология» и «Смарт-образование», которые способны обеспечить высокий уровень обучения, соответствующий задачам и возможностям сегодняшнего мира, позволит молодым людям приспосабливаться в условиях быстроменяющейся, неустойчивой среды, обеспечит переход от книжного контента к активному с помощью единого общего хранилища учебных материалов при наличии аналитической системы поиска; приводится пример работы с сайтом «die deutsche Welle».
COLOR LEXICON AS AN OBJECT OF TRANSLATION STUDIES
Authors: Yahyoyeva Z
Published: April 2021

Ушбу мақолада колоритив лексика термини таржимашунослик объекти сифатида таҳлил қилинган. Колоритив лексикада рангларнинг тутган ўрни ва аҳамияти ўрганилган.  Колористик иборалар маъно, рамзлар ва тасвирий ифодаларни очиб бериш учун хизмат қилади.Ушбу мақолада асарларнинг француз ва ўзбек тилидаги таржималари қиёсий таҳлил қилинган.
PRINCIPLES OF INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND EDUCATION
Authors: Ishmatova Yulduz
Published: April 2021

The general innovation of the general pedagogical system is the process of coordinating its educational process and gathering the most convenient out of a large number of opportunities. It is possible to work in such a complex, dynamic, multifaceted, near-pedagogical system. There are alternatives, as well as targeted ways of organizing flow and educational activities. But only one of them may be right for the specific situation. Finding it is the main task of coordination. This task is solved by comparing possible alternatives and evaluating other available options.
METHODS, TOOLS AND FORMS OF DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors: Qo’ziyev Shahobiddin
Published: April 2021

Axborot uzatishning yangi texnologiyalari, o`qitishning yangi texnologiyalari, barcha yangi manbalar, vositalar, o`qitishning metodlari, shakllari va turlari va imkoniyatlari.
Incubadora Tecnológica de Cooperativas Populares da FURB: estratégias de ação
Authors: Hinkel Jaison , Kopsch Guilherme Henrique Roepke
Published: April 2021

Neste artigo apresentamos as estratégias de ação da Incubadora Tecnológica de Cooperativas Populares da Universidade Regional de Blumenau (ITCP/FURB) e suas implicações para a realidade local. A partir de pesquisa documental, contemplando o período de 2013 a 2019, discutimos a atuação interdisciplinar da equipe ITCP/FURB, baseada numa perspectiva dialógica e transformadora, demarcando a indissociabilidade entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão. Percebemos desdobramentos para a própria equipe, no sentido de promover uma formação ética, epistemológica, técnica e política. Também identificamos como a atuação da ITCP/FURB afeta a realidade local, produzindo tecnologias sociais com vistas à capacitação dos empreendimentos, à sua articulação política, bem como à qualificação de ações de comercialização. Localizamos ainda algumas dificuldades, como atraso no repasse de recursos financeiros para a execução de projetos, dificuldades para a capacitação de bolsistas e professores e impactos da conjuntura política que afetam a dimensão econômica, organizacional e subjetiva dos empreendimentos e da ITCP/ FURB.
Judicialização, criminalização e alienação parental: a atuação profissional de assistentes sociais
Authors: Tononi Batista Thaís
Published: April 2021

O artigo teórico discute a alienação parental e a atuação de assistentes sociais do Poder Judiciário, considerando-se elementos de estudo como o processo de judicialização, a expansão do Estado Penal e os processos de criminalização. Objetiva-se o debate pautado em uma perspectiva crítica de análise, que considere os preceitos teórico-metodológicos e ético-políticos da profissão. Empregam-se discussões introdutórias em torno do conceito de gênero e seus limites e sobre o cuidado enquanto eixo de análise central no debate sobre alienação parental. Conclui-se que a atuação profissional é atravessada por requisições conservadoras em um cenário de crescente criminalização e judicialização. Entretanto, o papel profissional não almeja a punição dos sujeitos cujas demandas encontram-se judicializadas, sendo fundamental aos assistentes sociais uma compreensão das relações sociais em uma perspectiva de totalidade.
LA COMUNICACIÓN INTRAFAMILIAR: UNA OPCIÓN PARA EVITAR EL CONSUMO DE SUSTANCIAS PSICOTRÓPICAS EN ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Alay García María José , Cuasquer Rodríguez Daniela Yiseth , Delgado Acuña Josué Manuel , Macías Zambrano Carlos Luis , Herrera Velazquez María del Rosario
Published: April 2021

En la actualidad nos encontramos con diversos núcleos familiares que se ven afectados por el consumo excesivo de sustancias adictivas que perjudican la salud físico-mental del consumidor y de los que lo rodean. La violencia, inestabilidad, desintegración, carencias afectivas y la falta de comunicación intrafamiliar incrementan el uso de drogas, y no favorecen el crecimiento personal. muchos de los adolescentes usan un sinnúmero de sustancias como una salida a  otro tipo de problemas, es por eso que se realiza el presente  trabajo de investigación que está motivado en analizar como la comunicación intrafamiliar es un  factor que ayuda  a reprimir el consumo de sustancias psicotrópicas en los adolescentes de la parroquia Ayacucho, perteneciente al cantón Santa Ana; la metodología utilizada es de tipo mixta cuanti-cualitativa utilizando el método analítico-sintético, con un diseño de investigación descriptivo, tomando como objeto de estudio adolescentes consumidores de sustancias psicotrópicas, que se encontraban en el rango etario entre los 11 a 16 años,  residentes en esta localidad y que estuvieron dispuestos a participar de forma voluntaria,  teniendo como instrumento la entrevista realizada a las madres de familia de cada uno de los jóvenes objeto de estudio y un cuestionario con 10 preguntas cerradas, de tal forma que se logra procesar y contrastar la información sobre frecuencia de consumo de sustancias psicotrópicas, edad de inicio, y patrones de consumo, teniendo como resultado que existe una gran problemática con la comunicación intrafamiliar entre padres e hijos principalmente al momento de plantear temas muy importantes como la drogadicción y se llega a la conclusión de que cada uno de los adolescentes tienen una alta probabilidad de caer en el consumo de sustancias psicotrópicas, principalmente los hijos de hogares disfuncionales, o adolescentes que carecen de comunicación familiar y afecto por parte de los padres y allegados.
TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN EL NUEVO PARADIGMA DEL ENFOQUE EDUCATIVO FRENTE A LA BRECHA DIGITAL
Authors: Reyes Mejia Daisy Cristina , Anzules Ávila Xiomara Lisbeth , Zambrano Chica Julissa Rafaela , Marcillo Marino Mario Javier Marcillo Marino
Published: April 2021

Es importante tener una sociedad que conozca sobre la importancia de las Tecnologías de la información, en la producción y el bienestar de quienes lo implementen utilizando correctamente las herramientas tecnológicas. El objetivo es analizar el papel de las brechas digitales en el ámbito educativo como causales de la exclusión de los individuos en el uso de las tecnologías de la información. El punto focal es el aprendizaje de cada estudiante, el desarrollo de su máximo potencial, de manera que cada uno pueda ser parte y contribuir una sociedad más justas, democráticas e integradas, sin problemas porque afecta muchos a los jóvenes en la actualidad. Se utilizaron métodos de investigación científica tales como: método de inducción – deducción y análisis – síntesis, que contribuyeron al desarrollo y búsqueda de información necesaria para cubrir la falta de conocimiento en la sociedad, también se llevó a cabo una investigación exploratoria, optando por una metodología cuantitativa con el uso de entrevistas como herramienta de recolección de informaciones para el desarrollo de la investigación. Entre los resultados, es necesario recalcar que se realizó una entrevista a los estudiantes que hacen uso de las plataformas tecnológicas para crear contenidos digitales, se puede destacar que los alumnos inciden que muchas veces se encuentra con la desigualdad entre las personas que pueden tener conocimiento en relación a las nuevas tecnologías y los que no tienen muchos desempeño de las mismas Se concluyó que ofrecer información, útil y necesaria para enfocar el proceso de enseñanza de los recursos digitales.
Sustainable Practices in International Chain Hotels in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Authors:   Oman Tourism College, Al Ghazali Abdulmajeed , Zaloumis Bianca ,   Oman Tourism College, Khan Firdouse ,   Sohar University
Published: April 2021

Purpose of the study The aims of the study were to analyze the sustainable practices adopted by international chain hotel brands in Muscat; to analyze and find out the extent of the sustainable practices affecting guest satisfaction in international chain hotels in Muscat and to determine the barriers and challenges faced by international hotel chain brands in Muscat. Design/Methodology/Approach Forty questionnaires were distributed to two chain hotels’ employees in different job positions. In-depth interviews were also used to gather qualitative information from human resources departments and corporate social responsibility specialists to discuss the current trends in sustainable practices in international chain hotel brands in Muscat. The collected data was then analyzed using SPSS and Qualitative tools. Findings The study reveals that the hotels’ sustainability initiatives had an effective impact on cost savings and helps to reduce waste, and resource wastage. It was also found that guests are willing to pay more at the hotel to support their green initiatives and the guests were satisfied with the innovation towards the sustainability initiatives undertaken and felt their stay a memorable one. Research Implications It was observed that there is a strong relationship between sustainable green practices and guest satisfaction and so maintain the sustainable practices to raise up to the guest expectations. Some of the guests were not aware of the sustainable practices and the employees and the creation of awareness is a must. Practical Implications Awareness within the staff and the community can be raised only through proper education and training. Originality The study confines to international chain hotels located in Muscat, the capital of Sultanate of Oman. The study excludes the economic and social aspects of sustainability as the entire focus was on the environmental aspects of sustainable practices only.
Irrational Usage of Antibiotics in El-Mohandeseen Area in September 2015
Authors:   Lecturer at faculty of medicine – Omdurman Islamic university, Community Medicine registrar –Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Sudan, Ali Mohammed A.M , El-Mardi Mazen H ,   General practitioner, Sudan, Adam Wael ,   General practitioner, Sudan
Published: April 2021

Irrational refer to inappropriate use of antibiotics in modern times, this descriptive cross-sectional community-based study was conducted in El-Mohandeseen area in the period from January to September 2015 to study the knowledge, attitude and practice towards the irrational use of antibiotics. A sample of 117 residents was taken randomly from the residents. We found that 51.3% of the residents have knowledge about the consequences and side effects of the antibiotics, while 48.7%of the residents have no knowledge about the consequences and side effects of the antibiotics. A sum of 66.7% use antibiotics without a medical prescription, while 33.3% do not use antibiotics on their own. Most of the residents seek medical advice if they don’t feel better after using antibiotics. And we formed some recommendations that may prevent the irrational use of antibiotics, namely: Presence of a regulatory destination to pharmacies to prevent dispatch of antibiotics without prescription must be present.
Malignant Arrhythmia in Acute Conus Artery Occlusion
Authors:   Emergency Clinical Hospital of Bucharest, Romania, Stanciulescu Diana , Calmac Lucian ,   Emergency Clinical Hospital of Bucharest, Romania, Horodinschi Ruxandra-Nicoleta ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2021

We present the case of a 74 y.o. woman with multiple cardiovascular risk factors, admitted for worsening angina over the past three weeks. On admission she had no significant electrocardiographic and echocardiographic changes and a negative Troponin test. Coronary angiography revealed single vessel disease: severe stenosis of the right coronary artery (RCA) ostium (difficult to assess visually), 50% mid-vessel and 60% distal segment. The left anterior descending artery and circumflex artery had non-significant stenoses. Fractional flow reserve technique (FFR) was used to evaluate the RCA ostial lesion which proved to be significant, therefore angioplasty with three drug-eluting stents was performed for all three lesions of the right coronary artery, starting from the ostium. Due to its location, minimal aortic protrusion of the first stent occluded a small ostial branch which proved to be the conus artery and the patient developed mild transient angina during the procedure, but with good outcome regarding the intracoronary flow. After the angioplasty the patient presented anterior leads ST-elevation and developed mild chest pain with an increase in cardiac enzymes (CK-MB peak 39 U/L). Later on, she had two episodes of ventricular fibrillation with rapid defibrillation to sinus rhythm, with no further events or echocardiographic changes and no recurrent angina. The patient was started on amiodarone to prevent ventricular arrhythmias and continued double antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel. She was discharged six days later. In conclusion, although the conus branch is a small artery, its acute occlusion can have significant life-threatening complications.
Qualitative Analysis of Psychological Intervention in Intensive Care Unit in Greece: A Case Study of An Adult Woman with Septic Shock
Authors:   Clinical Psychologist, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), ‘Evaggelismos’ General Hospital of Athens, Greece, Siousioura Dimitra , Kotanidou Anastasia ,   Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, University of Athens Medical School, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), ‘Evaggelismos’ General Hospital of Athens, Greece
Published: April 2021

We report a case study of a woman with Septic Shock who attended Psychological Intervention after medical treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of a Greek Teaching Hospital in Athens. Qualitative analysis of data was collected from Focused Interview, Genogram as a family history tool and Psychological Intervention based on Short/ Systemic Psychotherapy. The study focuses on the deep understanding of the patient’s changes in terms of thoughts, emotions and behaviors after the invasion of a serious disease, like Septic Shock.
O discurso candidiano na amplificação de Clarice Lispector
Authors: Correa Bruna Camargo
Published: April 2021

A crítica literária é um discurso persuasivo que visa louvar ou censurar, assumindo, portanto, relevância para com o sucesso (ou não) de novos escritores na literatura prestigiada. Com base nisso, este texto considera como objeto de análise a crítica literária “Perto do coração selvagem”, escrita por Antonio Candido e publicada em 1944, no jornal Folha da Manhã, sobre a estreia literária de Lispector. O objetivo principal é mostrar os recursos retóricos mobilizados para amplificar o caráter virtuoso de Clarice Lispector. Entende-se que compreender a persuasão da crítica literária é fundamental para formação do leitor, já que tal discurso tem o poder de conduzir o leitor à obra. O estudo fundamenta-se nos pressupostos teóricos da Retórica (ARISTÓTELES, 2015) e da Nova Retórica (PERELMAN; OLBRECHTS-TYTECA, 2014; MEYER, 2007; EGGS, 2008; FERREIRA, 2010; FIORIN, 2015; TRINGALI, 2014), com ênfase no gênero epidítico.
O ethos cômico de Lorelai Gilmore: da constituição à persuasão
Authors: Nunes Silvia
Published: April 2021

A intensa adesão do público às séries nos leva a refletir sobre a popularidade dessa produção. Diante disso, este artigo elege a série Gilmore Girls como objeto de estudo. Parte-se da hipótese de que a imagem cômica de Lorelai, uma das protagonistas, é responsável não só, mas especialmente, pelo sucesso da série. Os objetivos são mostrar o funcionamento do ethos cômico da personagem e verificar qual o tipo cômico mais característico da mesma. A análise baseia-se nos pressupostos teóricos da Retórica (ARISTÓTELES, 2015) e da Nova Retórica (PERELMAN; OLBRECHTS-TYTECA, 2005; REBOUL, 2004; MEYER, 2007a; FERREIRA, 2010), considerando, primordialmente, a noção de ethos. Ademais, considera-se a classificação dos tipos cômicos com base em Carmelino (2018). O corpus de análise é constituído por três cenas, retiradas de alguns episódios da primeira temporada da série. Em termos metodológicos, os discursos das cenas foram transcritos e as imagens captadas mediante os stills dos vídeos.
Resenha de “A voz do povo: uma longa história de discriminações”, de Carlos Piovezani
Authors: Silva Samuel Cavalcante , Gonçalves Fábio Tibúrcio
Published: April 2021

A presente resenha apresenta a obra recém-publicada pelo professor Carlos Piovezani, A voz do povo: uma longa história de discriminações. O livro, como proposto em seu título, faz uma genealogia das discriminações da voz do povo, culminando na análise de alguns enunciados produzidos pela mídia a respeito da voz do candidato, presidente e ex-presidente Lula. Buscamos fazer um apanhado geral de cada parte da obra, partindo da introdução até a conclusão, objetivando localizar o leitor no conteúdo apresentado por Piovezani e o caminho percorrido. A seguir, indicamos, pontualmente, algumas de nossas observações como leitores da obra.
To kill two birds with a stone
Authors: Saara Ahmad  , Khan Asra , Tikmani Prashant , Rafiq Hamna
Published: April 2021

Novel Corona virus 2019, its infectivity and pandemic around the world has earnestly garnered much panic, especially, with its new strain spreading across the UK and possibly its spread across borders. This has increased anxiety and stress levels to many folds mainly due to its robustness and resistance to treatment (1). The panic and paranoia of testing COVID-19 positive, restraining into isolation and being shunned by the society often lead to a vicious cycle of heightened stress, anxiety and depression levels in individuals that at times lead to the ugly consequences of COVID-19 rendering end stage in affected with admissions in the intensive care or even death upon arriving hospitals.
China, the first ever country in world to announce COVID-19 infection, has successfully controlled and contained the infection (2). There the new cases are negligible and has shown its capacity of treatment of COVID-19 through utility of medicinal herbs and old traditional remedies that are long ago forgotten by the other nations. The commonest treatment modality against COVID-19 in China, Thailand and other Buddhist countries are through mere inhaling of steam and intake of herbal teas (3). Many studies have shown that any form of tea especially chamomile tea is beneficial in the treatment of COVID 19. We have also currently run a clinical trial at the Aga Khan University where chamomile and saffron tea was given in twice a day dose for a month to the depressed patients to treat their depression. To our pleasant surprise many participants of the trial knew that chamomile is also effective against viral infections. Our research has shown that saffron and chamomile in combination at reduced doses has synergistic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects through modulation of neurotransmitters in brain (4,5). It is suggested that this synergism may benefit individuals against cytokine cascade, oxidant activity and inflammatory effects of the COVID 19 as well as alleviate neuropsychological deficits like anxiety, stress and depression that are associated with the fear of catching this communicable infection. This herbal tea may indeed help to kill two birds COVID-19 and neuropsychological illness with a stone.
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