bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE IMPACT OF OCCULT HEPATITIS B INFECTION ON THE COURSE OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS C TREATMENT WITH DIRECT-ACTING ANTIVIRALS
Authors: Aghayeva S. Сh. , Hidayatov A. A.
Published: April 2022

The prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C in Azerbaijan is 3.2% and 4.3% respectively. The incidence of occult hepatitis B has not been previously studied. The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of occult hepatitis B infection among patients with chronic hepatitis C, as well as to assess the impact of occult hepatitis B on the progression of liver disease and to identify the likelihood of viral/clinical reactivation of occult hepatitis B during treatment with direct-acting antiviral drugs. Results. The study included 164 patients with chronic hepatitis C with the absence of overt hepatitis B (HBsAg negative). A specific immunoglobulin to the core antigen of the hepatitis B virus (anti-HBcIgG) was examined and, depending on its serological activity, the patients were divided into 2 groups: 72 anti-HBcIgG-positive and 92 anti-HBcIgG-negative individuals. Hepatitis B Virus DNA was tested in both groups. During the treatment of hepatitis C with direct-acting antiviral drugs, the evidence of viral and clinical reactivation of occult hepatitis B was evaluated. Results. Out of 72 anti-HBc positive patients, 18 (25%) showed detectable viral load. None of the patients had a pre-treatment Hepatitis B Virus DNA level greater than 2000 IU/mL (34-223 IU/mL). Out of 92 anti-HBcIgG negative patients, none had positive Hepatitis B Virus DNA prior to the treatment. In the group of patients with chronic hepatitis C and positive anti-HBcIgG, clinical manifestations and changes in biochemical parameters were more pronounced that in anti-HBcIgG negative group, however, this correlation was not statistically significant. In both groups, there was no 1 log increase in Hepatitis B Virus DNA and ALT during and after the treatment. Conclusions. In Azerbaijan, the presence of anti-HBc IgG was observed in 43% of patients with chronic hepatitis C. In patients who are negative for anti-HBcIgG, 100% had undetectable Hepatitis B Virus DNA. Among those with positive anti-HBcIgG, 25% had low levels of Hepatitis B Virus DNA, which accounted for 10.9% of the total number of patients with chronic hepatitis C. Positive anti-HBcIgG was associated with higher pre-treatment ALT and liver fibrosis score. Treatment with direct-acting antiviral drugs did not cause virological or clinical reactivation of occult hepatitis B in both groups. The presence of OBH did not affect sustained virological response in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF THE INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS IN PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME
Authors: Glushenko T. A.
Published: April 2022

Pathological lesions of the periodontal apparatus are amongst the most common oral diseases. The prevalence of periodontal disease is very high both in Ukraine and around the world. Generalized periodontal diseases are caused by both local and systemic factors. The most typical combination of diseases and conditions in patients over 30 is a combination of insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, which are referred to by the term "metabolic syndrome". Over the last decade, metabolic syndrome has become a major non-infectious health threat in the modern world. Numerous studies have been devoted to the study of periodontal diseases and metabolic syndrome. However, schemes for the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease under the co-existing metabolic syndrome need to be improved. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of integrated treatment of generalized periodontitis in patients with metabolic syndrome. The study included 80 patients with metabolic syndrome, who were divided into 2 groups. The main group, who received the therapy based on the recently developed treatment and prevention algorithm, included 40 patients with generalized periodontitis and underlying metabolic syndrome. This scheme included local and systemic medication. The control group involved 40 patients who underwent the standard therapy scheme approved by the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine. The assessment of the treatment outcomes in the observation groups was performed in a month after the end of the full course treatment and in the 6 and 12 month period follow up. The patients of the main group, who received the integrated treatment, showed stable remission over all time intervals. In the control group, the positive clinical dynamics resulted from the standard treatment was less pronounced. The implementation of the algorithm for prevention and treatment of generalized periodontitis that was based on the results of our own clinical, immunological, microbiological studies and included local and systemic medication, significantly improved the condition of periodontal tissues in the patients of the main group with metabolic syndrome. The effectiveness of the developed treatment and prevention scheme has been confirmed by clinical observations in both the near and long term follow up. The findings obtainied in the control group demonstrated that standard therapy resulted in the less pronounced treatment outcomes and thus can be described as less effective.
ESP for economy and business: A critical needs analysis of English language teaching in today's market economy in Algeria
Authors: Maouche Salima
Published: April 2022

Some decades ago, Algeria began a transformation from a planned economy to a market economy, for which English became a requirement. The Algerian government believes that promoting English language learning is an attempt to become competitive globally. This emphasis on English resulted in various curricular reforms, influenced by the economic globalization, as the nation attempted to shape its educational systems to provide the skills for a growing global economy. Through this contribution, we believe that contributors have to rethink the role of English in education, employment, social status, and financial development. Moreover, in pedagogy, it is better to shift from ESP to teaching TEGCOM (Teaching English for Globalized Communication), allowing interaction between global forces in specific socio-cultural contexts. Therefore, in working together, the Algerian contributors can prove their English ownership and exercise their agency in their different market creative practices.
The Antecedent of teachers' intention to use e-learning during a pandemic: TAM approach
Authors: Hanafi Hanafi
Published: April 2022

Many education institutions implement e-learning to replace traditional face-to-face teaching and learning activities due to the Covid19 pandemic. The situation forced students and teachers to adapt to the new normal of teaching and learning activities. This study aimed to evaluate the teachers' intention to use e-learning after almost a year after the Covid19 pandemic widespread began, using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) approach. The partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) technique was employed to evaluate the intention to use e-learning. Using 291 samples of Teachers in Indonesia, this study shows that the TAM approach describes the antecedent of teachers' intention to use e-learning during a pandemic. Perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and job relevance are determinant factors of teachers’ intention to use e-learning during the pandemic.
Development and validation of competency-based research I workbook for distance learning
Authors: Fran Frankie Aspira
Published: April 2022

In a distance learning environment, the use of appropriate instructional material is an essential element of a successful teaching and learning process. Because of the pandemic, teachers were required to use the available learning resources to ensure learning continuity. In this paper, the main objective is to develop and validate instructional material that would assist teachers in delivering the lessons through a modular learning approach. A descriptive normative survey was utilized to determine the validity of the developed workbook for Research I. The results showed that the workbook met the prescribed requirements regarding adequacy, clarity, objectives, suitability, and usefulness. It was found to be adequate, clear, coherent, attainable, suitable, and useful for teachers and students as they discover learning through research. Thus, the workbook is recommended as instructional material in teaching the subject and promises a potential for a significant contribution to education and learning. Future research may also be explored, focusing on the effectiveness of the material developed
Yogyakarta Guitar Orchestra (YGO): managing innovation and creativity in creative resource management for classical guitar education in Indonesia
Authors: Palawi Ari , Situmorang Setyabudhi Rahardjo , Nugroho Raden Agustinus Arum Eka
Published: April 2022

Many researchers are fascinated by creativity and innovation. The question of creative resources at the Yogyakarta Guitar Orchestra (YGO) becomes the primary topic to be discussed in this paper. The premise is that the innovation and creativity framework embedded in YGO's creative resources directly impacts and influences the creative process so that the role of creative resources becomes visible. The goal of this study was to establish a model for YGO's creative resource management to manage innovation and creativity effectively. The research method is grounded theory, with data collected via interviews, literature reviews, and photo documentation. The data analysis was conducted using the innovation paradigm and the creative resource management perspective on creativity. The study's findings include information about how YGO acts as an accelerator for creative resources in order to foster innovation and creativity. This contribution can assist policymakers in directing resources and actions toward YGO or similar communities in order to foster the future development of a high-quality innovation and creative ecosystem
Visual semiotics in the structure of Kufic calligraphy
Authors: Abdallah Tani Kaddour
Published: April 2022

In the aesthetic study, semiotic interpretation is an intellectual approach to deciphering the hidden meaning of an aesthetic achievement's taste. The study's goals include comprehending the artwork's structure, which necessitates an in-depth interpretation of the language by translating it into official symbols. This research method uses a linear formation sample with semantic attributes attached to the Kufic calligraphy of artworks. The findings reveal that the emergence of geometric lines in a linear composition has a decorative abstraction that may be used to argue that the artist intended to place it there and that this is a symbol of the cosmos and its existence. This study adds to our understanding of compositional insight in Arabic calligraphy as an expressive aesthetic expression that alludes to the text in the sense of meaning that lies underneath the direct meaning
Валеологічна культура як складник професійної компетентності вчителя
Authors: Кучерган Єлизавета Валеріївна
Published: April 2022

Розглянуто проблему становлення валеологічної культури як фундаментальної складової професійної компетентності вчителя. Тобто один із варіантів уточнення та більшої конкретизації структури цього поняття в межах адаптації вчителя до більш гуманістичного навчального процесу.
Роль студентського спорту в формуванні особистісних цінностей сфери фізичної культури
Authors: Марчик Валентина Іванівна , Письменний Олександр Миколайович , Письменна Олена Іллінічна
Published: April 2022

Активна пропаганда здорового способу життя в соціумі в останні десятиріччя спияла підвищенню цінностей у сфері фізичної культури. Всі студенти-спортсмени і дві третини студентів загального курсу з фізичного виховання регулярно і систематично використовують фізичні вправи для вдосконалення фізичного розвитку.
Корпоративна культура як чинник формування позитивного іміджу бібліотеки вищого навчального закладу
Authors: Дікунова О. А.
Published: April 2022

З‘ясовано поняття корпоративної культури бібліотеки. Розглянуто корпоративну культуру як інструмент організаційного управління бібліотекою ВНЗ та як чинник формування її позитивного іміджу. Проаналізовано основні складові корпоративної культури бібліотеки.
Віртуальна книжкова виставка як сучасна форма бібліотечного обслуговування (з досвіду роботи бібліотеки Криворізького державного педагогічного університету)
Authors: Шестопалова О. В.
Published: April 2022

У статті розглядаються інноваційні форми та підходи до організації віртуальних виставок в бібліотечному просторі, а також визначається методика їх створення та їх місце в системі електронних інформаційних ресурсів.
Фреймінг та медіамейкерство як форми комунікативної поведінки
Authors: Грабовець Ірина Володимирівна
Published: April 2022

У статті розглянуто сучасні форми віртуалізованої та симулятивної комунікативної поведінки індивіда в соціальних мережах. Розглянуто сутність та види комунікативної поведінки в цілому. Визначено особливості медіамейкерства та фреймінгу як видів активної комунікативної діяльності в соціальних мережах. Зазначено, що сучасні форми комунікативної поведінки, а також можливості їх варіювання індивідом потребують детального аналізу та дослідження.
Інноваційний потенціал фахівців бібліотеки сучасного закладу вищої освіти
Authors: Дікунова О. А.
Published: April 2022

Розглянуто процес застосування інноваційних технологій у бібліотечно-інформаційному обслуговуванні користувачів бібліотеки Криворізького державного педагогічного університету. Акцентовано особливу увагу на електронному бібліотечно-бібліографічному сервісі, що спрямовано на задоволення інформаційних потреб користувачів бібліотеки КДПУ через надання послуг засобами дистанційних комп’ютерних технологій.
Методичні рекомендації щодо оформлення вихідних відомостей у періодичних друкованих наукових виданнях: для редакційних колегій наукових видань Криворізького державного педагогічного університету
Authors: Дікунова О. А.
Published: April 2022

Методичні рекомендації містять інформацію щодо вимог оформлення вихідних відомостей у періодичних друкованих виданнях (згідно з вимогами Книжкової палати України) для забезпечення відповідності оформлення наукових видань вимогам міжнародних стандартів і стандартів України. Для кращого сприйняття редколегіями тексту методичних рекомендацій наведено приклади оформлення окремих елементів вихідних відомостей у періодичних друкованих наукових виданнях.
Електронні ресурси бібліотеки як засіб надання інформаційних послуг (із досвіду роботи книгозбірні КДПУ)
Authors: Грамм О. М. , Кравченко О. М. , Лебедюк О. О.
Published: April 2022

У статті розглянуто зміст та роль web-сторінки бібліотеки Криворізького державного педагогічного університету, подано аналіз її структури та рубрик. Висвітлено зміни, які відбуваються в бібліотечно-інформаційному обслуговуванні користувачів за допомогою Інтернет-ресурсів. Розкрито основні проблеми щодо розповсюдження електронних джерел інформації та подано шляхи їх розв’язання.
Інформаційно-технологічна підготовка у системі професійного розвитку фахівців бібліотеки вищого навчального закладу
Authors: Дікунова О. А.
Published: April 2022

Наголошено, що результативність інформаційної освіти фахівців бібліотеки закладу вищої освіти є ефективною саме в системі професійного розвитку, є важливою складовою програми підвищення професійної кваліфікації. Розглянуто дієві форми інформаційно-технологічної підготовки персоналу наукової бібліотеки Криворізького педагогічного інституту ДВНЗ «Криворізький національний університет». Акцентовано увагу на практичних формах і методах, що активно запроваджуються в бібліотечно-інформаційну сферу діяльності.
Community-based AIDS prevention and care in Africa: Workshop report
Authors: Eschen Andrea
Published: April 2022

Representatives from community-based AIDS prevention and care programs in five sub-Saharan African countries spoke about their programs’ strengths, shortcomings, and hopes for the future at a meeting organized by the Population Council that took place on June 5, 1993, in Berlin just prior to the IXth International Conference on AIDS. Participants’ experiences and insights demonstrated the ingenuity and imagination that communities have generated to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and how they have taken action where government activities have fallen short. The workshop brought representatives of these programs together with staff of governmental and nongovernmental organizations, funding institutions, technical assistance agencies, and national and international AIDS-prevention programs to present their experiences. Discussion focused on strategies to strengthen community-based AIDS prevention and care in Africa. The meeting was the culmination of the first year of a three-year project established by the Population Council as part of the Positive Action Program’s Developing Country Initiative. This report notes that the aim was to identify successful elements of community-based AIDS prevention and care programs and promote a global exchange of expertise.
Early Marriage and Reproduction in Two Egyptian Villages
Authors: El Hamamsy Laila
Published: April 2022

As noted in this monograph, marriage forms a central element of social life for Egyptians. Marriage in Egypt is nearly universal, and parents invest heavily to establish their children in married life. Once married, couples are faced with social pressures to begin childbearing immediately, a reflection of the high value placed on parenthood and children. But not all marriages begin with the same prospects for stability and satisfaction. This study draws attention to the problems faced by women who marry at very early ages in parts of rural Egypt. Despite a legal minimum age of 16, significant numbers of young girls marry below that age, and many experience social, emotional, and health-related difficulties. This study tells why these young women married early and how that decision affected their later life. The study points to areas where the aspirations of these girls have been clearly thwarted—to go to school, delay marriage, and postpone childbearing until they feel physically and psychologically ready. A related picture emerges of the social and economic forces that propel rural girls into marriage at very young ages. Each of these problems suggest areas for policy attention.
Report: Getting it Right! Improving Kenya’s Human Capital by Reducing Stunting—A Household Account
Authors: Abuya Timothy , Ng'ang'a Wangari
Published: April 2022

In the last two decades, Kenya has attained middle-income status and established a diverse and private-sector-driven economy. On several socIo-economic indicators, such as education, gender equality, and democracy, Kenya scores much higher than its peers. More than two-thirds of Kenyans are under 35 years of age, thus the country’s development hinges on the quality of its youth—their levels of education and skills, their values and attitudes, and the quality of their health and productivity. While Kenya’s investments in the development of its human capital positions the country well to sustain accelerated growth, the trajectory is threatened by high rates of malnutrition, which contributes to the country’s disease burden and has a large effect on socio-economic development. About 26 percent of children in Kenya are stunted, and evidence indicates that poor nutrition in early life can create consequences for learning and future productivity. Women who were stunted as children are likely to give birth to low-birth-weight babies, which is associated with higher levels of morbidity and mortality. This report analyzes the status of stunting in Kenya from a household perspective and points to pathways for addressing it.
Desarrollo de línea de envases en impresión 3D para almacenar tejido vivo y estéril
Authors: Ocampo Quintero Juliana , Londoño Ramírez Paulina , López López Juan Fernando
Published: April 2022

En este capítulo se evidencia el diseño de una línea de envases para la recolección y transporte de tejido vivo y congelamiento del tejido estéril en el banco de células madre CEMAB, en el cual actualmente son empleados elementos adaptados debido a la inexistencia y poca disponibilidad a nivel nacional de dispositivos especializados para este tipo de procesos. Con la creación de estos nuevos envases se busca optimizar el proceso en el laboratorio y así reducir los elementos utilizados con el fin de mejorar la usabilidad, minimizar la manipulación y el riesgo de contaminación, proteger las muestras biológicas y garantizar una excelente calidad en las células madre derivadas de estas muestras.En el proceso de manufactura se implementa la impresión 3D, tecnología por deposición fundida de filamento (FDM) e impresión de resina, con el propósito de agilizar la fase de prototipado y validación, además de la utilización de este tipo de herramientas como método de producción final, se adicionaron tratamientos químicos en las superficies externas para brindar un sellamiento uniforme a la estructura de los envases. Bajo estos criterios y en la modalidad de co-creación con CEMAB, se desarrollan tres recipientes, el primero permite la recolección y transporte de tejido de cordón umbilical; el segundo posibilita el almacenamiento y congelamiento de múltiples criobolsas con células madre y el tercero cumple la misma función del anterior, con la diferencia que su almacenamiento es individual. Estos últimos, permiten que en la etapa de congelamiento se logre la disminución gradual y homogénea de la temperatura hasta llegar a -86 °C
Role of CSR in achieving customers’ satisfaction and retention during COVID-19 and post-pandemic period: Empirical evidence from emerging nations
Authors: Waheed Abdul , Shehzad Faisal , Arif Farrah , Abbas Anjam Aziz , Mehmood Zahid , Usman Muhammad
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 is an ongoing virus disease also recognized as a coronavirus pandemic that propelled the world to rethink organizational strategies during this unprecedented challenge. Although research on CSR has broadly been done over the past decades; nonetheless, how CSR can contribute a leading role in engaging the stakeholders such as customers during this pandemic period and post-pandemic is an important research gap that ought to be uncovered. OBJECTIVES: This study explores the impact of CSR on external stakeholders like customers and how organizations can dramatically sustain the relationships during the COVID-19 period. First, this study investigates the relationships between CSR and customer satisfaction (CS). Second, this study explores the relationships between CSR and customer retention (CR). Finally, the moderating impact of gender and education were examined among the proposed relationships. METHODS: Using the survey of 500 respondents, this study prospected the linkages among CSR, CS, and CR from China using a convenience sampling approach. The questionnaires were disseminated to Chinese online shoppers between Jan 2020 and March 2020 and explored using SEM model. RESULTS: It found that customers are more attached and satisfied with those organizations that are socially responsible and value their stakeholders, especially during uncertain situations like COVID-19 since presently revealed a positive relationship between CSR and CS. Second, it is found that there is a positive influence of CSR on CR as well. Finally, the study affirmed the positive nexus of gender and education as the moderators among CSR, CR, and CS. CONCLUSION: CSR is always on the front line blending social and environmental goals into business operations, especially during uncertain times and challenges. Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic is not only a global health emergency but is also leading to a major global challenge that drives organizations to revisit policies to sustain the relationships with their stakeholders. This study concluded the positive nexus of CSR and affirmed the positive role in sustaining relationships with customers during distinct uncertainties like COVID-19.
Techno-invasion and job satisfaction in China: The roles of boundary preference for segmentation and marital status
Authors: Wu Jinnan , Guo Shanshan , Zhang Wenpei , Shin Donghee , Song Mengmeng
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND: While the intensive work-related use of information and communication technologies after working hours have led to increased techno-invasion, much less is known regarding whether and for whom techno-invasion influences job satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: Drawing on the conservation of resources theory and person-environment fit theory, this study examined the relationship between techno-invasion and decreased job satisfaction. Specific attention was paid to the moderating effect of boundary preference for segmentation and its joint influence with marital status on this relationship. METHODS: Questionnaire data were collected by an online survey of a nationwide and diverse sample of 472 employees from China. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis and hierarchical regression analysis. RESULTS: We found that techno-invasion negatively correlated with job satisfaction, which was strengthened by boundary preference for segmentation. Furthermore, the results of a three-way interaction effect suggested that the moderating role of boundary preference for segmentation on the relationship between techno-invasion and job satisfaction is stronger for unmarried employees than it is for married ones. CONCLUSIONS: The findings expand the understanding of the mechanisms underlying the relationship between techno-invasion and employee satisfaction in the Chinese context. Moreover, the findings have important implications for employers and employees that the interaction and matching of work environment, family environment, and individual preferences need to be considered to reduce the negative impact of techno-invasion on job satisfaction.
Adaptive-neuro-fuzzy-inference-system model for prediction of ultimate load of rectangular concrete-filled steel tubular columns
Authors: Duong T.H. , Le T.-T. , Nguyen S.X. , Le M.V.
Published: April 2022

This study is devoted to the development of an Adaptive-Neuro-Fuzzy-Inference-System (ANFIS) model for the prediction of ultimate load of rectangular concrete-filled steel tubular structural members. The learning process of the model is performed by conducting a combination of backpropagation gradient descent and least-squares techniques. The performance of the model is examined by several quality metrics such as coefficient of determination (R2), Root-Mean-Squared-Error (RMSE), Mean-Absolute-Error (MAE), Index of Agreement (IA) and Slope of linear regression. Monte Carlo random sampling technique is employed to propagate input variations to the output response. Moreover, the performance of ANFIS is also compared with other machine learning models including Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) and Ensemble. Results show that the ANFIS model yields higher prediction performance than other machine learning models, for both training and testing data points and regarding all quality metrics. For instance, using training data points, the ANFIS model exhibits a RMSE of 0.0283 compared to 0.0342, 0.0588, 0.0291, and 0.0464 using ANN, Ensemble, GPR, and SVM, respectively (the corresponding gain values are+17.3%,+51.9%,+2.8%, and+39.0%, respectively). On the other hand, using testing data points, the ANFIS model exhibits a RMSE of 0.0276 compared to 0.0393, 0.0987, 0.0403, and 0.0460 using ANN, Ensemble, GPR, and SVM, respectively (the corresponding values of gain are+29.8%,+72.1%,+31.5%, and+40.0%, respectively). The same observation can be made for other quality metrics. It can be concluded that the ANFIS model outperforms other models for both training and testing datasets. The ANFIS model is also compared with existing works in the past, showing its improvement in prediction results. Finally, sensitivity analysis is performed to determine the degree of effect of the input parameters on the ultimate load.
Generating a benchmark cyber multi-step attacks dataset for intrusion detection
Authors: Almseidin Mohammad , Al-Sawwa Jamil , Alkasassbeh Mouhammd
Published: April 2022

Nowadays, with the rapid increase in the number of applications and networks, the number of cyber multi-step attacks has been increasing exponentially. Thus, the need for a reliable and acceptable Intrusion Detection System (IDS) solution is becoming urgent to protect the networks and devices. However, implementing a robust IDS needs a reliable and up-to-date dataset in order to capture the behaviors of the new types of attacks especially a multi-step attack. In this paper, a new benchmark Multi-Step Cyber-Attack Dataset (MSCAD) is introduced. MSCAD includes two multi-step scenarios; the first scenario is a password cracking attack, and the second attack scenario is a volume-based Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The MSCAD was assessed in two manners; firstly, the MSCAD was used to train IDS. Then, the performance of IDS was evaluated in terms of G-mean and Area Under Curve (AUC). Secondly, the MSCAD was compared with other free open-source and public datasets based on the latest keys criteria of a dataset evaluation framework. The results show that IDS-based MSCAD achieved the best performance with G-mean 0.83 and obtained good accuracy to detect the attacks. Besides, the MSCAD successfully passing twelve keys criteria.
La misión de la universidad en la sociedad digital del siglo XXI
Authors: Barona Vilar Silvia
Published: April 2022

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AS TESES EQUIVOCADAS DE AGAMBEN, CACCIARI E VATTIMO SOBRE A PANDEMIA
Authors: Ruzza Antonio
Published: April 2022

O objetivo desse trabalho é analisar os motivos e os argumentos utilizados pelo movimento obscurantista que se opõe às vacinas (no vax) no mundo inteiro, e de como, no caso da Itália, ele recebeu um apoio indireto e inesperado de três filósofos do campo progressista: Agamben, Cacciari, Vattimo. Partindo do conceito foucaultiano de biopoder, eles defendem que há uma tendência dos governos (de qualquer país) de aproveitar-se da pandemia para limitar a liberdade individual e instalar um estado de exceção. Esta posição provocou uma forte reação de pensadores em vários países, incluindo o Brasil. Neste artigo, nos posicionamos ao lado destes críticos, porque consideramos equivocadas aquelas teses, sobretudo pelas consequências do ponto de vista político, além do filosófico.

      Palavras-chave: pandemia, liberdade, exceção.
A NOÇÃO DE ANGÚSTIA NO PENSAMENTO DE MARTIN HEIDEGGER
Authors: Furtado Márcio Roberto Malcher
Published: April 2022

O presente artigo tem por objetivo elucidar o fenômeno da angústia dentro do pensamento do filósofo alemão Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) sob a perspectiva da investigação fenomenológicaexistencial. A angústia se manifesta como um dos modos de ser do Dasein. Ser que não está pronto no
mundo, ao contrário, está continuamente a procura do vir a realizar-se. O ser-no-mundo possibilita as diferentes existências de ser do Dasein (ser junto às coisas, ser com os outros e ser em função de si mesmo). Logo, a angústia, como um dos modos de ser, alerta o Dasein de sua finitude e incompletude, impulsionando-o para o caminho da autenticidade.
Analysis of the Quality of Structure Formation of Castings of Body Parts From Gray Cast Iron
Authors:   State Biotechnological University, Avetisyan Viktor , Kolpachenko Nadia ,   State Biotechnological University, Manilo Vadym ,   State Biotechnological University, Ashchaulov D. ,   State Biotechnological University, Saichuk Olexandr ,   Poltava State Agrarian University, Bilovod Olexandra ,   Poltava State Agrarian University, Skoriak Yuliya ,   Poltava State Agrarian University
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this article is to carry out a statistical analysis quality of structure formation of castings of body parts made of gray cast iron. The magnetic method of non-destructive quality control of the coercive force was used as a criterion for the analysis of the quality under production conditions was carried out. The evaluation was carried out on two types of parts: transfer case housings and gear change housings made of SCH15, SCH18 and SCH20 cast irons, respectively. Both types of parts have similar wall thickness. The observed phenomenon is associated with deviations in the method of injection the modifier (silicomanganese) and its uneven assimilation throughout the mass of the metal. Thus, according to local X-ray spectral analysis, the distribution concentration of these elements is especially inhomogeneous in castings with a higher level of coercive force (0,07...2.09% Si and 0,04...2.15% Mn). The shape of the inclusions is the same for different Hc. Despite the close concentration in the distribution of the main components over the cross-section of the castings, we found that the reason for the difference between multiple readings obtained when measuring the coercive force is an increased proportion of graphite inclusions, oxides and sulfides. The use of such a non-destructive control method will make it possible to identify zones in products with deviations in structure and to more thoroughly analyze the possibility of defect formation (pore and crack formation).
Overview of Load Balancing Methods in Cloud Systems
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Minailenko Roman , Reznichenko Vitalii ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Konoplitska-Slobodenyuk Oksana ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Polishchuk Liudmyla ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University
Published: April 2022

Cloud systems are currently the most popular concept of information systems and are the result of the evolution of a chain of methods for their construction. The main task of cloud technologies is to create a virtual cloud system consisting of virtual distributed resources. These resources provide remote provisioning of cloud access services with the required level of customer service Analysis and load balancing in cloud systems is quite an urgent task, as most open access cloud systems use simple load schedulers for their physical servers. The problem of load balancing requires a solution not when the server unexpectedly failed in the process of working on the task, which discourages users from using such a product, but at the very beginning of the project. In the early stages of design, it is acceptable to increase capacity by connecting new servers or using code optimization algorithms. But when a certain limit is reached, these measures become insufficient. The article reviews the methods of load balancing in cloud systems. It is shown that the existing methods of load balancing of cloud systems have limited use and currently there is no universal load balancing system. In addition, none of the considered methods takes into account such important components of systems as network and disk subsystem. Load balancing methods for cloud systems require improvement, the purpose of which should be the ability to fully monitor the system to meet the requirements of users and developers.
THE PEACE OF NYSTAD AND RUSSIA’S IMPERIAL STATUS
Authors: AGEEVA Olga
Published: April 2022

The beginning of the 18th century was marked for Russia by a protracted war with Sweden, which lasted 21 years and ended with the signing of peace in Nystad on August 30, 1721. The article tells a documented story of the celebration of the Russian victory in the Great Northern War and the ceremony of presenting Peter I with the title of the Emperor of All Russia. The author also traces history of international recognition of the imperial title for Russian Tsars and imperial status for their land, which required diplomatic efforts and took several decades. This story clearly demonstrates the predominant understanding of the imperial status in the worldview of the epoch as a sign of a state’s place in the European hierarchy of powers rather than other characteristics of the imperial type of rule.
Latinos and Economics Downturn in Nebraska: Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends 2005-2013/2014
Authors: Aliaga-Linares Lissette
Published: April 2022

Researchers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) have released a new report detailing the demographic and socioeconomic trends of Nebraska’s Latinos before, during and after the 2008 economic crisis.

This publication highlights that although Nebraska fared relatively well during the economic crisis, Latinos, and particularly foreign-born Latinos, appeared to be more affected than others. While many social indicators, such as language proficiency, college enrollment and the like, have shown improvement over time, the socioeconomic status of Latinos overall continues to be vulnerable to economic downturns...
A Demographic Portrait of the Mexican-Origin Population in Nebraska
Authors: Aliaga-Linares Lissette
Published: April 2022

A study released from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of Latino and Latin American Studies (OLLAS) chronicles the current state of Mexican-origin residents of Nebraska, finding that while the numbers of immigrants moving into Nebraska has slowed in recent years, the population continues to grow and become more a part of the state’s demographic makeup.

The study, which was also funded in part by the Sherwood Foundation, examined more than a century of census data from the United States, finding that the more than 140,000 Mexican-origin residents in Nebraska as of 2012 has rapidly increased since 1910 when there were less than 300 Mexicans living across the state.
The Economic Impact of Latin American & Other Immigrants Iowa, Nebraska and the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area
Authors: Decker Christopher , Deichert Jerry , Gouveia Lourdes
Published: April 2022

Although recent research from the Pew Hispanic Center suggests that the rate of recent immigration to the United States has slowed considerably, other studies clearly show that immigrants make substantial economic contributions to the communities in which they settle.

This report focuses attention on the quantitative economic impact of first-generation, foreign-born individuals on the Omaha-Council Bluffs economy as well as the Nebraska and Iowa state economies in 2010.
Educational Achievement and the Successful Integration of Latinos in Nebraska: A Statistical Profile to Inform Policies and Programs - OLLAS Report No. 1
Authors: Gouveia Lourdes , Powell Mary Ann
Published: April 2022

The unprecedented and continuous growth of the Latino population in Nebraka compels us to engage in institutional changes, comprehensive policy reforms, and innovative programs that enhance the productive integration of this population into our state. As an abundant body of research and informed practices make clear, education is the bedrock of successful integration for current and future generations of Latinos. No longer can a job, obtained without a high school or college education, provide the opportunities it may have once provided to older generations of Americans or, for that matter, first-generation immigrants. The latter tend to measure their socioeconomic success relative to conditions of unemployment and below-poverty wages they may have left behind. Their children’s socioeconomic mobility will hinge on educational attainment in this country.

This report was prepared by OLLAS at the request of the State of Nebraska Mexican American Commission (MAC). It is, in part, an update of earlier reports prepared for the commission by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Its main contribution is as a resource for program managers and policymakers in formulating policies and innovative programs to address the recalcitrant educational gap affecting the Latino population. The report combines of census and educational data and our analysis is grounded in current sociological and educational research.
Upaya Optimalisasi Pembelajaran Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Melalui Bimbingan Supervisi Kombinasi Terhadap Guru SMA Negeri 1 Muntok
Authors: Amrullah Amrullah
Published: April 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui upaya optimalisasi pembelajaran masa pandemi COVID-19 melalui bimbingan supervisi kombinasi terhadap guru di SMAN 1 Muntok. Subjek penelitian ini yaitu semua guru berstatus PNS selain guru BK berjumlah 19 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah penyebaran angket, observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan peningkatan kemampuan pembelajaran guru dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran masa pandemi COVID-19 di  SMAN 1 Muntok dapat dilakukan dengan cara melaksanakan supervisi kombinasi secara berkelanjutan kepada guru. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari persentase angket kompetensi pembelajaran berada pada kategori tinggi yaitu terjadi peningkatan siklus 1 pembelajaran tatap muka 67,78%, pembelajaran daring/online 62,29%  dan siklus 2 pembelajaran tatap muka 77,86%, sedangkan pembelajaran daring/online 76,18%. Kemudian, ketercapaian data observasi  siklus 1 pembelajaran tatap muka 68,83%, serta pembelajaran daring/online 63,34% berada pada kategori baik/minimal dan siklus 2 pembelajaran tatap muka 77,06%, serta pembelajaran daring/online 76,41% berada pada kategori baik sekali/optimal.
Pembinaan Akhlak Peserta Didik Melalui Kegiatan Kultum (Kuliah Tujuh Menit) di SD Negeri 17 Pangkalpinang
Authors: Hawa Siti , Syarifah Syarifah , Muhamad Muhamad
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pembinaan akhlak peserta didik melalui kegiatan kultum di SD Negeri 17 Pangkalpinang, serta faktor pendukung dan penghambat pembinaan akhlak peserta didik melalui kegiatan kultum di SD Negeri 17 Pangkalpinang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu penulis menggambarkan proses pembinaan akhlak siswa melalui kegiatan kultum dengan mewawancarai guru PAI, guru kelas dan kepala sekolah SD Negeri 17 Pangkalpinang, serta dilengkapi dengan data serta dokumentasi yang relevan dengan penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembinaan akhlak siswa melalui kegiatan kultum di SD Negeri 17 Pangkalpinang dilaksanakan dengan menerapkan enam metode: metode teladan, metode pembiasaan, metode nasehat, metode cerita, metode perumpamaan dan metode ganjaran. Upaya pembinaan akhlak melalui kultum dengan penerapan keenam metode tersebut hasilnya sudah cukup baik, dan berjalan sesuai dengan jadwal dan program yang dibuat, serta dilakukan evaluasi kegiatan dengan melihat sejauh mana perkembangan tingkah laku peserta didik setelah melaksanakan kultum. Sedangkan faktor pendukung dan penghambat pembinaan akhlak peserta didik melalui kegiatan kultum di SD Negeri 17 Pangkalpinang yaitu dapat dilihat dari faktor internal yaitu peserta didik mendengarkan dengan baik materi kultum yang disampaikan, peserta didik terlambat mengikuti kultum dan berisik ketika pelaksanaan kultum. Sedangkan faktor eksternal yaitu terdapat kerja sama yang baik antara sesama pendidik untuk menertibkan peserta didik, adanya ketersediaan sarana dan prasarana yang memadai dalam pelaksanaan kultum, serta adanya alokasi waktu yang dikhususkan untuk kultum. Kemudian untuk faktor penghambatnya yaitu pendidik sering berhenti menyampaikan materi kultum di tengah-tengah karena merasa terganggu dengan siswa yang berisik
A nyersanyag szektor munkaerőpiaci elvárásai az észak-magyarországi régióban a 2020-as gazdasági válság idején
Authors: Molnár László , Lipták Katalin
Published: April 2022

Jelen tanulmányban a nyersanyag szektorban felmerülő friss diplomásokkal szemben támasztott munkaerőpiaci elvárásokat ismertetjük a COVID-19 járvány hatásaként megjelenő gazdasági visszaesés időszakában. Arra kerestük a választ, hogy a nyersanyag szektor munkaadói milyen elvárásokat támasztanak a friss diplomásokkal szemben és milyen kompetenciákkal kell rendelkezniük a végzett mérnököknek és közgazdászoknak. A kutatási kérdések megválaszolása érdekében kétfázású primer kutatást hajtottunk végre kvantitatív és kvalitatív módszerek alkalmazásával. A kérdőíves felmérés és a szakértői interjúk eredményei alapján megismerhetjük a nyersanyag szektor munkaadóinak elvárásait a friss diplomásokkal szemben.
Correlation-Based Template Tracking Of Moving Object
Authors: Tekwani Hema , Raj Krishna
Published: April 2022

This paper presents the correlation-based motion estimation technique for the 3D displacement of objects. Two high-speed cameras are configured as a stereovision system and synchronized in real-time. Finger and hand motions are captured in form of digital images at 1500 fps and 2000 fps respectively. A complete motion acquisition system is calibrated to determine the intrinsic and extrinsic parameters which were later used in the correlation algorithm. The grayscale image frames acquired from the cameras are correlated using square templates of 10x10 pixels created from the reference image. The finger and hand motion are discussed with varying camera speed as a measure of brightness inconsistency. The observations in the correlation coefficient indicate that the proposed algorithm is efficient up to 20 and 50 templates for the finger and hand motion cases respectively. The correlation coefficient for finger motion was increased to 0.987 and 0.972 for the left and right cameras, respectively, while the correlation coefficient for hand motion was 0.924 and 0.898. The proposed algorithm is developed in MATLAB and validated by tracing the sinusoidal motion of a solid rectangular element from the image correlation technique and an accelerometer sensor mounted over the block.
Modified Dijkstra Shortest Path Algorithm for SD Networks
Authors: M. Abdelghany Haitham , W. Zaki Fayez , M. Ashour Mohammed
Published: April 2022

This paper uses a modified Dijkstra shortest path method for considering cumulative delays rather than bandwidth in software-defined networks. To implement the proposed method, an open-source Ryu controller is used, and a Mininet tool is used to emulate the topology. The proposed method is compared with the traditional Dijkstra’s algorithm to demonstrate its performance. This comparison shows that the modified Dijkstra’s algorithm provides higher performance of the different cumulative delays. Several experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed method using three parameters (bandwidth, transfer rate and jitter). In addition, the cumulative distribution function is calculated using the parameters to show its distribution through the experiment period.