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Nemesis in Mordor: The Possibility of Posthuman Savagery
Authors: Bainbridge William Sims
Published: March 2022

Innovative computer games can sometimes serve as valid simulations of real sociocultural processes, exploring hypotheses about the possible impact of future technology on civilization. In February 2021, Warner Brothers was granted a patent for an artificial social intelligence system that it first used in Shadow of Mordor, a very popular computer game based on the legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, but reversing his humanistic and precautionary values. The main theme of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings was development of genuine friendship in a crusade to destroy a technology that gave its user superhuman powers at the cost of replacing sympathy with total selfishness. Shadow of Mordor and its successor Shadow of War promoted sadism and enslavement as tools for transcending human limitations, implicitly slandering transhumanism. This article surveys this troubling dynamic in four parts: (1) a conceptual introduction drawing upon a diverse literature about the human dimensions of current technological progress, (2) an overview of recent developments in the genre of Tolkien computer games, (3) a close examination of how the Nemesis multiagent system was designed, and (4) an initial assessment of public reactions to the Shadows expressed through videos and text comments on YouTube.
Terror Financing and Unregulated Economy of Pakistan: An Investigation of an Economically Failed State
Authors: NANDY Debasısh
Published: March 2022

Sometimes it has been witnesses the allegation of state-sponsored terrorism against Pakistan because the claim of state authority has lost its relative autonomy in controlling the terrorist organizations. Therefore this essay intends to examine the claims about the connection between the terrorist groups and Pakistan and focuses on the influence of terrorism on the economic development of Pakistan. According to claims, due to governmental support, the terrorist groups in Pakistan are not only running parallel economies but also control the unregulated economy of the country. Therefore international agencies have accused Pakistan several times and taken it on the ‘grey list’ because the state authority has lost its relative autonomy in controlling the terrorist organizations. So, this essay focuses on the reasons for the economic backwardness of Pakistan in the context of security problems and terrorist organizations.
PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS EM AMBIENTES VIRTUAIS DE APRENDIZAGEM: USOS E ABUSOS
Authors: De Almeida Maia Mirtes Dâmares Santos , Da Silva Danilo Garcia
Published: March 2022

Considerando as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação utilizadas no campo educacional, o Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem (AVA) se consolida como uma das mais expoentes no suporte às práticas de ensino e aprendizagem. Assim, com o intuito de investigar as formas de uso desses ambientes, realizamos o presente trabalho, que objetivou identificar em pesquisas os recursos e práticas recorrentes nos AVA durante a formação em contexto on-line. Esta é uma pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo descritivo-exploratório, que utilizou de técnicas de Revisão Sistemática para mapear publicações que tratassem de práticas pedagógicas em AVA. A análise dos dados aponta usos recorrentes de um número limitado de recursos e a ocorrência de práticas que não coadunam com as potencialidades que eles oferecem.
O Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) no pós-pandemia em Mato Grosso
Authors: Barreto Lellis Lilian , Arantes José Carlos , De Sousa Ribeiro Hidelberto
Published: March 2022

Considerando que educação inclusiva traz consigo uma mudança nos valores da educação tradicional, o que implica o desenvolvimento de novas políticas e a reestruturação da educação, a questão que norteou a pesquisa foi como a formação docente contribui no desenvolvimento do trabalho articulado entre o professor regente, o professor especialista da Sala de Recurso e o apoio (TAE) na promoção da inclusão? O objetivo do estudo foi refletir sobre o Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) mediante as atuações desses profissionais na promoção da aprendizagem e o convívio dos estudantes com deficiências em diferentes redes de ensino no município do interior do estado de Mato Grosso. A metodologia aplicada consistiu em um estudo de caso, em que a coleta das informações ocorreu através da realização de entrevistas com professores regentes, professor especialista do AEE e apoio. Os resultados apontam que os professores possuem práticas inclusivas no seu trabalho profissional, porém precisam de apoio para melhorar a qualidade educacional e garantir uma educação inclusiva que atenda à diversidade.
Vacinação contra Covid-19: Recomendações para Candidatos e Transplantados
Authors: Stucchi Raquel Silveira Bello , Santoro-Lopes Guilherme , Santos Daniel Wagner , Abdala Edson , Clemente Wanessa Trindade , Pierrotti Lígia Camera
Published: March 2022

A Covid-19 impactou fortemente os transplantes de órgãos sólidos (TOS). Os pacientes em lista de TOS e aqueles já transplantados pertencem à população prioritária para a vacinação contra a Covid-19, que tem por objetivo reduzir a morbimortalidade da Covid-19. Todas as vacinas hoje em dia utilizadas contra a Covid-19 podem ser administradas no cenário de TOS. O esquema vacinal (plataforma de fabricação, idade, número de doses, indicação de doses de reforço) varia conforme o país.vacinal (plataforma de fabricação, idade, número de doses, indicação de doses de reforço) varia conforme o país.
Patient Navigation Based Care-delivery to Reduce Inequities in Cancer Care Among Immigrants and Refugees: A Commentary on the Successes and the Unmet Needs
Authors: Kamaraju Sailaja , Merrill Janette , Wu James , Jeames Sanford , Conroy Meghan , Min Heun , Powell Miracle , Padela Aasim
Published: March 2022

As immigrant and refugee populations continue to enter American shores, multiple factors such as lack of health and healthcare knowledge, cultural and linguistic barriers, and obstacles related to the social determinants of health (SDOH) limit the timely uptake of healthcare screenings, particularly cancer screening. Although acculturation experiences are unique to immigrants and refugees, similar to several other minority communities, these groups also face financial and other access-related challenges to cancer screening and treatment. Furthermore, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has likely exacerbated these issues. Therefore, exploring novel methods to reduce cancer related inequities among these populations is critical. Accordingly, in this article, we describe the importance of culturally tailored educational tools and patient navigation to reduce cancer-related disparities. Specifically, this article examines historical aspects of patient navigation, highlights experiences and studies using patient navigation to promote cancer screening and treatment within immigrant and refugee populations and discusses the unmet needs and future directions for patient navigator models along the cancer care continuum.
A kegyúri jog és a térítő földesúri ellenreformáció lehetőségei
Authors: Borbély Zoltán
Published: March 2022

Az 1608. évi vallásszabadság törvénye és a Wesselényi-féle összeesküvés (1664-1671) közötti időszakot a „hittérítő földesúri ellenreformáció” felfogása jellemezte, amely alakította az erőviszonyokat a növekvő katolikus vallás és a protestáns egyházak között. Ebben az időszakban a földesurak békés (vagy kevésbé békés) eszközökkel megpróbálták jobbágyaikat saját vallásukra téríteni, ahol a „jus patronatus” segített nekik. Tanulmányomban két északkelet -magyarországi település (oppidum) vallási életét és az azokat befolyásoló tényezőket elemzem. A kérdés mikrotörténeti elemzésének eredményeként rámutatok a kálvinista pártfogó rendszer nagy jelentőségére, amely nagyon erős társadalmi struktúrát alakított ki. Ez a szerkezet tovább élt, amikor a földesurak áttértek a katolikus vallásba. Ebben a helyzetben több vallásbeli konfliktus alakult ki a katolikus és a protestáns prédikátorok között. A protestáns prédikátorok jutalma és kiváltságai megvédték a nemes vármegyét, ahol a legmeghatározóbb hatalom a protestáns nemesek szövetsége volt. Ez a szövetség sikeres volt a magyar diéták politikai akaratteremtési folyamataiban, és ennek eredményeképpen alakult ki a gyóntatási rend mint a korporativitás különleges típusa.
A Moson vármegyei katolikus expanzió sajátosságai és hatásai (1659-1713)
Authors: Gulyás Kristóf
Published: March 2022

A tanulmány célja a katolikus terjeszkedés kontextusának bemutatása, a nyugat-dunántúli megye, Moson történetének fordulópontja. Kutatásom időtartama 1659–1713., a források alapján, a 18. századi betekintéssel, középpontjában a felekezetek és etnikai csoportok átszervezése, valamint a helyi arisztokrácia és nemesség viselkedése állt. Munkám megmutatta a 17. századi események társadalomformáló hatását és a helyi felekezeti struktúra átalakításának társadalmi-földrajzi fejleményeit. Végül megpróbáltam történeti, elméleti modellek segítségével értelmezni a korszakot, Ebből a szempontból ki kell emelnem a társadalomtörténeti esemény társadalomtörténeti jelenségként való alkalmazhatóságának vizsgálatát, valamint Heinz Schilling és Wolfgang Reinhard hitvallási modelljét. Vizsgálódásom eredménye a földesurak, a katolikus egyház, az állam és a megye közötti kölcsönhatás megfigyelése és elemzése volt. Ez az együttműködés erőteljes hatást gyakorolt ​​Moson megye felekezeti összetételének átalakítására, egységessé és katolikussá válására. Új társadalmi struktúra jött létre, amely hosszú távon befolyásolta a megye társadalmának fejlődését és történetét.
Short communication: The mosquito yew wood: Survey and analysis of Mediterranean Taxus baccata L. woods (Habitat 9580*)
Authors: Balaguer-Romano Rodrigo , Fernández-González Prudencio , Alcaide Antonio , Braschi Jaime , Vasco-Encuentra Fernando
Published: March 2022

Aim of study: To survey a yew tree grove and to evaluate its conservation status to ascertain whether its proposal to class it as Habitat 9580* is appropriate.
Area of study: Eastern end of Central Mountain Range, Spain.
Material and methods: We conducted a field survey collecting data of UTM coordinates, altitude, orientation, companion woody species, height, stem perimeter, sex and browsing evidence. Individuals were classified in four age groups, considering height and stem perimeter: 1) seedling, 2) juvenile, 3), adult and 4) old. Companion species were analysed to assess the presence of habitat 9580* according to the Habitats Directive. Population structural complexity, stability and compactness were analysed to assess the conservation status.
Main results: We registered 8,304 yews along with seventeen distinctive accompanying species, thus confirming the presence of priority habitat of community interest 9580* "Mediterranean Taxus baccata woods”. Population analysis leads us to appreciate a favourable conservation status for the whole habitat in the study area.
Research highlights: We have described the largest T. baccata grove registered to date in the Central Mountain Range of the Iberian Peninsula. We confirm the presence of priority habitat of community interest 9580* "Mediterranean Taxus baccata woods", being the first description of this habitat in the Community of Madrid. As the study area is located within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), we propose its inclusion on the SAC habitats list.
Structural characteristics of the subtropical jet stream
Authors: SINGH M. S.
Published: March 2022

Characteristics of the subtropical jet-structure over India and Pakistan were studied with the help, of longitudinal cross-sections. It was observed that the subtropical jet is a broad band of great latitudinal span located in the break between the middle and the tropical tropopauses. Generally the Jet core has two Layers of Maximum Wmd (LMW} attached to it. But it is replaced by separate cores with no LMWs when the branching of the jet stream takes place, Connected to each core and located beneath it is found a layer of frontal type discontinuity which may be called the "Subtropical 'Front". The present knowledge about the westerly jet streams over India and Pakistan has been discussed in the light of above findings.
Radar cloud observations at Bombay during the monsoon season of 1960
Authors: DATAR S. V. , SIKDAR D. N. , SIRCAR N. C. RAI
Published: March 2022

The frequencies of cloud occurrences at different hours ill the various sectors around Santacruz aerodrome, as observed by a 3.cm weather radar, have been compiled for the monsoon season of 1960 and presented in this note. The observations indicate certain preferred areas of cloud occurrence at different synoptic hours. The information may be useful to forecaster In connection with the issue of landing forecasts for aviation and particularly in indicating the probability of presence of clouds over the approach sector of the runway in use, causing low ceiling or poor visibility due to precipitation.
Decay rate of recovery phase of Geomagnetic Storms And dissipation of associated Ring Currents
Authors: YACOB A.
Published: March 2022

Decay rates of the recovery phases of some 130 geomagnetic storms recorded at Alibag during the period 1924 to 1959, classified as great, are investigated with a view to ascertain (1) the precise relation between amplitude of depression of the main phase and the rate of decay of the recovery, phase of storm, (2) the possibility of more than one ring current being associated with each storm and (3) the solar-cycle variation in the decay rate of the recovery phase.
 
Decay times are determined for the first 36 hours of the recovery phase by fitting an exponential curve and finding the time constant for the amplitude of the fitted curve to decay to l/e of the initial amplitude. As a second method, free-hand smooth curves are drawn best fitting the 36-hourly depressions and picking up the time for the initial amplitudes, given by the fitted curve, to decay to 1/2 its initial value. The recovery phase appears to have two distinct portions, an initial portion of less than 12 hours with a rapid decay rate and a later portion with a slower decay rate, suggesting the possibility of two ring currents being associated with each storm. Decay rates for the two portions of the recovery phase are separately investigated by the method of free-hand smooth curves.
 
The generally known characteristic that decay rates are faster for the larger intensity storms is seen, but considerable scatter in decay rates is observed for any storm-intensity group. The scatter is less for decay rates of the initial portion 01 the recovery phase. There is a clear tendency, especially for storms of more than 200y (main-phase depression, for decay rates to be faster for the solar minimum epoch than for the maximum epoch. But the relative rates are far from the factor 3 expected by Dessler et al. This factor is, however, approached if extreme values of recovery rates of the initial portion of the recovery phase only are considered. For the later portions of the recovery phase no significant differences in decay rates are observed for the two solar epochs. Currents of the order of 101 amperes are associated with the inner ring current, which is considered large enough to produce shielding effects on the outer ring current field. The main phase depression appears, therefore, to be largely the effect of the inner ring current, especially for the large intensity storms.
A note on phenological observations in India
Authors: GOVINDASWAMY T. S. , RAJA P. K. E.
Published: March 2022

The phenological organization and observational programme in India are described in the paper.   Phenological data pertaining to mango and neem are discussed, Both the trees flower during winter and the flowering commences not from the extreme tip of the peninsula as might be expected but round about latitude 15°N, mango starting on the east coast and neem on the west coast.  In both trees it takes about 10 weeks for the flowering to reach the foot of the Himalayas, broadly in conformity with Hopkins' 'Bioclimatic Law'. The practical uses of the study of phenology and the need to expand the phenological programme are pointed out.
An Electronic Thermometer for remote-indicating applications
Authors: SUBRAMANIAN D. V.
Published: March 2022

An electronic thermometer designed by the author for remote indicating application  meteorology uses  p-n-p germanium junction transistor as the sensor element and a D.C. voltmeter Calibrated terms of temperature as the indicator. The principle of its operation, scope and imitations are described in this paper. A wet and dry-bulb thermometer system consisting of  two  transistor sensors  is also described.
A refrigeration system for the temperature calibration
Authors: HUDDAR B. B. , JADHAV B. G.
Published: March 2022

The paper describes a deep freeze. refrigeration system constructed by the authors in the Instruments Division of the Meteorological Office at Poona, and used for the temperature calibration of radiosondes The refrigeration system using Freon  22 and Freon 13 in a cascade operation cools four calibration chambers to, -70 °C in about 1 hr 30 min.
Microendoscopic Decompression for Lumbar Disc Herniations: An Analysis of Short and Long Term Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Authors: Lightsey Harry M. , Lindsey Matthew H. , Xiong Grace X. , Crawford Alexander M. , Uzosike Akachimere , Ahn Junyoung , Schoenfeld Andrew J. , Simpson Andrew K.
Published: March 2022

Introduction:

Endoscopic spine surgery is increasingly being used, and techniques, platforms, and applications are rapidly evolving. Despite substantial enthusiasm surrounding these techniques, there is a dearth of longer term patient-reported clinical outcomes. Within the United States in particular, there are yet to be reported large cohort studies with a notable follow-up. We sought to characterize the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing microendoscopic decompression (MED) for lumbar disk herniations.

Methods:

The records of patients with symptomatic lumbar disk herniations who underwent MED from May 2018 to February 2021 within a single practice were reviewed. Paired outcomes scores were evaluated using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System parameters. Basic perioperative data including length of stay, estimated blood loss, mean opioid use, complication rate, and rate of revision were tabulated. Paired sample Student t-tests and paired Wilcoxon sign tests were used to compare normally distributed and nonparametric data, respectively.

Results:

Thirty-five patients with complete paired patient-reported outcome measures data and a minimum 6-month follow-up were included; 65.7% of the patients were male with a mean age of 47.1 years (SE 1.8). The mean follow-up was 590.6 days (SE 47.7). In total, 34 of the 35 patients (97.1%) were discharged on the day of their procedure. The estimated blood loss was <25 mL for each procedure. The mean opioid use after extubation and before discharge was 10.4 morphine milligram equivalents. At the 2-week follow-up, there were notable improvements in pain metrics and global health components. At the final follow-up, nearly all parameters showed notable improvement that exceeded minimally clinical important difference values. For most parameters, preoperative values outside of the “normal” range were within normal limits on postoperative testing.

Discussion:

MED resulted in sustained notable improvement in patient-reported outcome measures that exceeded minimally clinical important difference values at the average follow-up approximating 2 years. These findings substantiate the utility of this technique and additional investment in endoscopic spine technology.

Data Availability:

Not publicly available; available upon request
Indolent Infection After Lumbar Interbody Fusion: An Under-recognized Cause of Pseudarthrosis, Which Can Be Successfully Treated With Anterior Revision Fusion
Authors: Zhang Andrew S , Berns Ellis M. , Hartnett Davis A. , Kuris Eren O. , Daniels Alan H.
Published: March 2022

Introduction:

Bacterial infection is a common etiology for pseudarthrosis after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, although it is often difficult to identify because of a delayed presentation and normal laboratory values. The primary goal of this study was to present a series of cases demonstrating patients with infection-related pseudarthrosis successfully managed with anterior revision.

Methods:

We retrospectively reviewed patients presenting to a single academic spine center who were found to have evidence of Cutibacterium acnes or coagulase-negative Staphylococcus infection on routine culturing of lumbar interbody fusion revisions from July 2019 to January 2021. All patients underwent salvage of a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion pseudarthrosis through an anterior lumbar approach.

Results:

A total of six patients managed for pseudarthrosis secondary to suspected infection were eligible for this study (mean age 64.8 years, range 54-70 years; mean body mass index, range 24.5-39.1). Persistent radiculopathy was the primary presenting symptom in all patients with a mean time to revision of 17 months. Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus was the primary pathogen, identified from intraoperative samples in 50% of the cases. All patients demonstrated a resolution of symptoms after placement of an anterior lumbar interbody cage, without intraoperative complications, and a subsequent antibiotic regimen.

Discussion:

Indolent infection is an under-recognized cause of pseudarthrosis of the lumbar spine. Revision surgery through an anterior lumbar approach, which promotes ease of cage removal and optimized alignment and surface area available for revision fusion, is sufficient to manage pseudarthrosis due to infection.
О возможности имплицитного усвоения пространственной закономерности в процессе решения анаграмм
Authors: Деева Татьяна , Козлов Дмитрий
Published: March 2022

В настоящее время остается неясным, что же выучивается в процессе имплицитного усвоения сложных закономерностей. Возможно ли имплицитное выучивание сложной закономерности целиком, или мы имеем дело с выучиванием ее отдельных элементов? Если закономерность касается расположения букв в анаграмме, то применение знания о ней, как правило, является осознанным и контролируемым. Остается неясным, возможно ли в данном случае имплицитное выучивание правила решения и неконтролируемое применение такого знания. В статье описан эксперимент, в котором мы попытались затруднить экспликацию правила и обнаружить проявления имплицитного знания закономерности. Рассматривались возможности целостного или фрагментарного усвоения схемы. Мы предполагали, что имплицитное знание правила может повлиять на выбор одного из двух возможных способов решения анаграммы, а также затруднить решение простой анаграммы, не соответствующей усвоенной схеме. Осознанность знания контролировалась с помощью оценки уверенности при решении задачи классификации (выборе способа составления анаграммы). Эксперимент проводился онлайн, выборка составила 375 человек. Полученные результаты не позволяют однозначно говорить об осознанном или неосознанном усвоении закономерности. Результаты также не позволяют сделать однозначный вывод о том, может ли усваиваться правило как целое или как набор фрагментов. Обсуждаются ограничения эксперимента и факторы, которые могли помешать обнаружению знания. Предлагаются возможные направления коррекции экспериментальной схемы и стимульного материала для дальнейших исследований.
Analisis Kerusakan Saluran Sekunder Daerah Irigasi Susoh Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya
Authors: Dania Arvi , Chaira Chaira , Suciatina Silva Cut
Published: March 2022

The Susoh irrigation area is one of the irrigation areas in Sounthwest Aceh Regency, the Susoh Irrigation Area irrigates water with a standartd area of 5,793 Ha and a functional area of 2,571.24 Ha. However, with damage along the channel, the water needs are less than optimal for irrigating water in the rice fields. Damage to one of the irrigation buildings will affect the performance of the existing system, so in the secondary canal of the Susoh Irrigation Area it is necessary to do a research on channel damage analysis. Water discharge, water loss is also the amount of efficiency and effectiveness in the Susoh Irrigation Area. From the results of the analysis, it is known that the amount of water loss in the secondary canal in the Susoh Irrigation Area is 0.15696 m/s, the efficiency value is 77.67257% and the effectiveness value is only 51.79%. From the result of this analysis, it can be seen that the condition of the D.I Susoh secondary canal is mostly damaged, so it needs rehabilitation.
Increasing the Usability of Ageratum Conyzoides Linn And Ocium Sanctum L To Become Eco-Friendly Sunblock As Skin Protection From Ultraviolet Rays A And B
Authors: Alvyanti Frisca Aulia Alvyanti , Nasywaa Aji Azzahra Gading , Cahyaningtyas Shastri
Published: March 2022

Indonesia is a tropical country with an ultraviolet index above 11, coupled with global warming causing the level of ultraviolet radiation to increase. This has great potential to cause damage to the skin. Therefore, sunblock protects the skin from the dangers of exposure to UV rays. cosmetic products sunblock is accompanied by the circulation of various sunblock made from synthetic chemicals which of course can endanger health. Based on these problems, the authors created an innovative sunblock from bandotan root extract and basil leaves. This type of research is descriptive analysis with literature review. Based on the studies that have been carried out, it is known that bandotan root extract (Ageratum Conyzoides Linn) has the potential as a sunblock because it contains tannins and flavonoid compounds that can absorb UV A rays at a concentration of 150 ppm. While the basil leaf extract (Ocimum sanctum L) can absorb UV B rays because there are flavonoid and phenol compounds SPF 8.58 is obtained at a concentration of 0.03%. Bandotan root and basil leaf extracts were obtained through maceration and evaporation techniques, while rose water as a solvent was obtained by distillation techniques. The results obtained, namely: (1) increasing the usability of bandotan roots and basil leaves; (2) reducing pathological risk from harmful UV rays; (3) alternative for making sunblock made from natural and halal ingredients. Thus, sunblock is eco-friendly.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) In Adults
Authors: Rianta Yolanda Marbun Mona
Published: March 2022

Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by poor oxygenation and non-compliant or "stiff" lungs. The disorder is related with capillary endothelial harm and diffuse alveolar harm. Once ARDS develops, patients ordinarily have changing degrees of aspiratory artery vasoconstriction and may along these lines create pulmonary hypertension. ARDS carries a tall mortality, and few viable restorative modalities exist to enhance this dangerous condition. This movement audits the clinical introduction, assessment, and administration of intense respiratory trouble disorder and highlights the significance of facilitated interprofessional cooperation in caring for patients with this condition. Objective: To know more about acute respiratory distress syndrome. Knowing the characteristics of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Know how to treat patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Design and Method: Literature-review Conclusion: ARDS proceeds to be associated with a high mortality. In spite of multiple randomized controlled trials, as it were lung defensive ventilation strategies, neuromuscular blocking operators, and inclined ventilation have been appeared to diminish mortality. Numerous trials are underway looking at nebulized heparin, aspirin, stem cell therapy, growth factors, interferon-?, and vascular endothelial growth figure. The unused Berlin definition of ARDS may help future trials of novel treatments by making strides diagnostic reliability and allowing more exact stratification of patients according to severity.
Exploring Leadership Dilemma for Faculty: A Case of Higher Education institutions in Pakistan
Authors: Jamshed Samia , Rehman Sumaira , Majeed Nauman
Published: March 2022

Effective leadership in academia is crucial as well as an important component for the success of higher education institutions and to produce graduates of the twenty-first century. However, the complexity of educational reforms, multiple goals, and traditional norms stimulate vague and contested leadership amongst faculty members. The paper reveals the significance of leadership for higher education institutions and explore how leadership abilities can be indoctrinate at the faculty level. A qualitative study was designed by arranging a series of focus group discussions to collect the data. By conducting thematic analysis; few themes emerged which enlightens the significance of academic leadership. In higher education institutions faculty members directly promote the institutional teaching mission, advance learning, and research by representing themselves as core human resources of higher education institutions. Lastly, the paper presents the art of practicing situational leadership in educational reforms considering different paradigms of leadership.
Response of Microbes Associated with Internal and External Surfaces of Blattella germanica towards Hydrophobicity and Autoaggregation
Authors: Qurashi Aisha Waheed , Rafi Uzma , Niaz Muqaddas
Published: March 2022

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are distributed worldwide. Pathogens present on cockroach have always raised safety concerns. Present study aimed to check the bacterial autoaggregation and hydrophobicity potential. Cockroaches were trapped from house sewerage of Lahore, Pakistan in March 2016 and bacteria were isolated from external as well as internal part of cockroach. For isolation from internal colon part of digestive tract were serially diluted and selected (IM1 and IM3) from bacterial growth on agar plates while isolates from external surfaces of cockroach were selected by surface swabbing (EM4, EM5 and EM6). Morphological and biochemical characterization of isolates showed diverse morphology. The auto aggregation was recorded in all isolates after 4 hours of culture incubation. Results of hydrophobicity assay showed that isolates IM1, IM3, EM5 showed 98.09 %, 80.5 %, 90.33 % affinity towards toluene, respectively. Bacteria commonly associated with common pests, cockroaches showed the tendency to adhere to different biotic and abiotic surfaces. Isolate IM3 showed 35 % auto-aggregation after 4 hours while isolate EM4 showed 47 % aggregation as compared to rest of isolates. Result showed that on the basis of bacterial cell surface hydrophobicity and auto aggregation tendency of cells towards adherence and aggregation on host increases.
Fecal Matter as a Bio-indicator of Heavy Metal Toxification in Punjab Urial
Authors: Mazhar Sumaira , Syed Adeeba , Khan Bushra Nisar , Yasmin Roheela
Published: March 2022

Heavy metals are a major class of pollutants that are responsible for high level of toxicity in living beings. These metals have the tendency to bio-accumulate in the living tissues; their levels can be determined in the various organs of the body. Most of the old methods used for the indication of heavy metal contamination in the environment usually involve the killing of animals, whereas current study is used to determine the heavy metal contamination in fecal matter, feed, water and soil without causing any harm to the lives of animals. Observed level of heavy metal like cadmium (0.0073 ppm to 0.020 ppm), lead (0.029 ppm to 0.036 ppm), zinc (4.88 ppm to 5.326 ppm) and copper (0.118 ppm to 0.135 ppm) showed that their amounts are significantly high in fecal sample of Punjab Urial as compared to other samples collected both from Lahore zoo as well as Bahawalpur zoo.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN PROMOSI JABATAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN HOTEL ORIA JAKARTA PUSAT
Authors: Ari Wibisono Kurniawan , Supriono Sugeng , Eviana Sari Agusti
Published: March 2022

Pengaruh Sistem Kompetensi dan Promosi Jabatan Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan merupakan kajian yang penting dilakukan karena Kompetensi dan promosi jabatan akan memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Diharapkan apabila Kompetensi dan promosi jabatan berjalan dengan baik maka kinerja karyawan akan baik untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia di perusahaan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menjelaskan Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Promosi Jabatan Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan (Survei dilakukan kepada Karyawan Hotel Oria Jakarta Pusat). Lokasi penelitian berada di DKI Jakarta. Teknik Pengambilan sampel adalah total sampling, yaitu menjadikan seluruh responden dari populasi. Jumlah sampel adalah 97 responden. Kuesioner merupakan instrumen utama untuk mengumpulkan data primer. Analisis penelitian menggunakan SPSS. Temuan penelitian ini adalah Kompetensi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan, Promosi Jabatan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan dan juga Kompetensi dan Promosi Jabatan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan.   Untuk meningkatkan Kinerja karyawan pada Hotel Oria Jakarta Pusat, maka Perusahaan sebaiknya lebih meningkatkan Kompetensi Dan Promosi Jabatan terhadap karyawannya sehingga kinerja karyawan meningkat. Mengingat Kompetensi dan Promosi Jabatan mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan.
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PENGERING BIJI KOPI BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLER ARDUINO UNO
Authors: Sihombing Benyamin Sugiarto , Sumarno  , Ika Okta Kirana  , Poningsih  , Irawan
Published: March 2022

Pengeringan merupakan hal yang penting di dalam pengolahan biji kopi untuk menyesuaikan kualitas, rasa dan tingkat kekeringan kopi. Akan tetapi proses pengeringan kopi kadang terhambat jika pengeringan langsung dari sinar matahari. Maka dalam hal itu penulis melakukan metode peneltitian kualitatif yang berupa observasi dalam perancangan bangun alat pengering biji kopi berbasis Mikrokontroler Arduino Uno yang dapat memudahkan dan bisa kapan saja digunakan untuk proses pengeringan biji kopi. Alat ini sudah di lakukan observasi yang dimana alat yang dirancang mampu menghasilkan panas dari 29oC hingga 90oC dibantu dengan sensor DHT11 untuk memonitoring suhu dan kelembapan saat proses pengeringan. Alat ini dapat mengeringkan 5-6 jam sesuai tingkat banyak nya biji kopi yang dikeringkan dengan biji kopi robusta yang sudah di kuliti dan dicuci. Alat ini tentunya mampu membantu para petani kopi untuk mengefisiensikan waktu dan tenaga dalam melakukan proses pengeringan biji kopi
Morphological Characteristics of Varieties of Sweet Potato, Cenoura, Margarita, Rainha and Roxa, Cultivated in Amazonas, Brazil
Authors: Ferreira Carla Coelho , Figueira Julio Henrique Melo , Soares Daniel Oscar Pereira , Lobato Ana Celília Nina , Castro Albejamere Pereira de
Published: March 2022

Sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] is a nutritious food, from an easy-to-handle cultivation, present in all Brazilian regions, with great socioeconomic relevance. There is a wide genetic diversity of sweet potato, expressing different flesh and skin colors, and containing different nutritional values. However, only sweet potatoes with cream flesh and white or purple skin are present in the Manaus market. It is important to promote the visibility of the varieties that are being cultivated in a less expressive way, often only by the indigenous people. In this way, the valorization of the product and the conservation of agrobiodiversity will be encouraged. One obstacle to identifying varieties is that the same variety can have different names, and the same name can be given to different varieties. Therefore, it is essential that a morphological description of the varieties present locally is made. This will be a subsidy for future research and actions aimed at the development of the primary sector that has the sweet potato as its object. Given the above, this work aimed to morphologically describe the sweet potato varieties Cenoura, Margarita, Rainha and Roxa present at the Experimental Farm of the Federal University of Amazonas. The Cenoura, Rainha and Roxa varieties have different skin and/or flesh colors and a tuberous root shape, catering to different consumer tastes. The Cenoura variety (skin and orange flesh) has the potential to be cultivated by Amazonian farmers and introduced in the local market (Alves, 2021; Filgueira, 2008; Huamán, 1991).
Molecular Detection of Age-Related Abundance and Diversity of Bifidobacterium spp. in Pastured Goats
Authors: Ndegwa Eunice N. , Agyemang Ako
Published: March 2022

Bifidobacterium spp. are among bacteria being developed as probiotics for farm animals. Understanding diversity of the normal gut inhabitants is a prerequisite to developing species-specific probiotics strains that are likely to establish in the host. For many farm animals including goats, the normal gut Bifidobacterium inhabitants have not been characterized including age based differences. The objective of this exploratory study was to gain preliminary understanding of abundance and diversity of Bifidobacterium species in goats of different ages. Molecular methods have given scientists fast methods for exploratory insights into previously uncharacterized microbiomes. Consequently, in this study we utilized molecular assays using genus and species specific primers to characterize Bifidobacterium in pastured goats. Although Bifidobacterium were detected in all ages, younger animals had higher counts than older goats. In goats below six months of age, B. angulatum, B. dentium, B. gallicum, B. animalis sub animalis, B. longum and B. catenulatum were detected. In goats six months and older, B. dentium and B. gallicum were predominant. In some goats however, the specific strains could not be identified with the currently available primers indicating there are goat specific unique strains that are yet to be characterized. Further research to characterize and isolate Bifidobacterium in goats are needed for future probiotic applications. In conclusion, Bifidobacterium spp. were common in all age groups of pastured goats but more abundant in pre-weaned goats compared to goats over six months. In addition age related differences in the diversity of Bifidobacterium spp. in goats were reported.
Diseño, construcción y puesta en marcha de un brazo robótico redundante 7DOF
Authors: Galvis Juan , Rodríguez Marisol , Ramírez Ricardo , Mesa Juan , Cárdenas Pedro
Published: March 2022

En este artículo se presenta la totalidad del proceso de diseño, análisis y construcción mediante la tecnología de prototipado rápido por Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM) en ABS de un brazo robótico de 7 grados de libertad, pensado para asistir actividades académicas y de investigación en el Laboratorio de Sistemas Robóticos Inteligen- tes de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Su diseño liviano, libre de juegos, es diseñado para su Manufactura y ensamble (DFMA) y el desarrollo de una interfaz de usuario en C++, usando librerías de QT permitiendo así la programación, ejecución y monitoreo de rutinas con precisión. El desempeño del robot obtenido satisface los objetivos y requerimientos del Laboratorio.
Propuesta para el tratamiento de porcinaza generada en la granja porcícola “El Encanto” ubicada en San Juan de Rioseco
Authors: Ariza Martínez John Alejandro , Sanabria Velandia Ricardo Antonio , López Martínez Germán , Gómez Torres Luisa Marina
Published: March 2022

Mediante el uso de biodigestores, la porcinaza es transformada en biogás y en biofertilizante. Se presenta el diagnóstico que se realizó en la visita a la granja “El Encanto”, ubicada en el municipio de San Juan de Rioseco (Cundinamarca), donde se encontraron problemas en cuanto a la disposición de los residuos de estiércol porcino (290 kg d-1). Se muestran los resultados de la medición de producción de biogás a partir de la digestión anaeró- bica llevada a cabo con la muestra de porcinaza que se recolectó en la granja y el cálculo teórico de su potencial energético, 15.85 Mcal año -1. Se plantea una alternativa para la disposición final de la porcinaza, con los respectivos beneficios y evaluación económica.
Caracterización de los residuos sólidos orgánicos generados en la cafetería y banco de alimentos Escuela Tecnológica Instituto Técnico Central
Authors: Monroy González María Flor Stella , Torres Pérez Fernando Antonio , Junco Smith Edgar , Martínez Perdomo Omar Gionanny , Lavacude Díaz Yury Paola , Ospina Alvarado Yesenia Marcela , Romero Torres Diego Camilo , Valencia Salcedo Diana Marcela , Rodríguez Harold , Rojas Avellaneda Luis Eduardo , Mónica Ballesteros Alba Daniela , Pava Sanchez Sneyder Alexis
Published: March 2022

Con la caracterización de los residuos sólidos orgánicos generados en la cafetería y banco de alimentos de la ETITC se pretende identificar los tipos de materiales, calidades y cualidades con el objeto de realizar su aprove- chamiento mediante técnicas existentes como la producción de compostaje por método tradicional, por com- posteras eléctricas y por lombricultura, realizando un comparativo para evaluar la eficiencia de cada uno.

Esta investigación se da en respuesta a orientaciones normativas institucionales y a las necesidades ambientales en materia de buen manejo de los residuos, y puesta en práctica de la acción ambiental, por medio de activi- dades integrales y efectivas que fortalezcan la convivencia y rentabilidad social, ambiental de la institución y de sus investigadores.
Style-Shifting in EFL Students’ Written Assignments: Beyond the Textual Representations
Authors: Al-Reshaid Nujood
Published: March 2022

Investigating English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ writing performance is a continuing concern within the field of research on writing. The present contribution scrutinizes style-shifting in EFL students’ assignments through an examination of the nature of their image-schemas of different types of academic genres, the most prominent factors that may affect the structure of these image-schemas, and the effect of the insufficient structure of these image-schemas, if any, on students’ written assignments. A number of semi-structured interviews were conducted and sample texts were analyzed, following a content analysis approach integrated with a grounded theory approach. The study shows that EFL students’ image-schemas seem to be interactive, interpretive, and dynamic in nature. It also shows that the structure of these image-schemas can be influenced by several cognitive, affective, social, and contextual factors. Significantly, the insufficient structure of these image-schemas may lead EFL students to shift their style locally and globally.
Analisis Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue Berdasarkan Perilaku Masyarakat dan Lingkungan di Dusun Lugonto Desa Rogojampi Kecamatan Rogojampi
Authors: Sasongko Hendrik Probo , . Aripin
Published: March 2022

Indonesia Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan salah satu penyakit yang endemis dan hingga saat ini angka kesakitan DBD cenderung meningkat dan Kejadian Luar Biasa (KLB) masih sering terjadi di berbagai daerah di Indonesia. Bila kejadian DBD tidak ditangani dengan serius maka akan menimbulkan kematian pada penderita. Kabupaten Banyuwangi jumlah kasus DBD tahun 2015 terdapat 996 kasus. Sedangkan di Puskesmas Gitik Rogojampi pada tahun 2015 IR sebesar (2,1/10.000 penduduk). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perilaku masyarakat dan lingkungan dengan kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue di Dusun Lugonto Desa Rogojampi Kecamatan Rogojampi.Penelitian ini merupakan studi kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian analitic observational. Dalam penelitian ini populasinya adalah seluruh Kepala Keluarga di dusun Lugonto kecamatan Rogojampi kabupaten Banyuwangi yang berjumlah 484 KK dan jumlah sampel yang diambil sejumlah 83 KK. Pengambilan data dengan cara penyebaran kuesioner untuk mengetahui perilaku masyarakat dan pengamatan secara langsung atau observasi.Hasil penelitian tentang kejadian DBD pada responden perilaku baik sejumlah 24 responden (28%), perilaku cukup sejumlah 38 responden (45%) dan perilaku kurang sejumlah 23 responden (27%). Untuk kondisi lingkungan dalam rumah dengan kondisi baik sejumlah 40 rumah (47%) dan kondisi buruk sejumlah 45 rumah (53%) dan kondisi lingkungan luar rumah dengan kondisi baik sejumlah 53 rumah (62%) dan kondisi buruk sejumlah 32 rumah (38%).Analisis untuk perilaku masyarakat didapatkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan dengan kejadian demam berdarah dengue (p = 0,945, p>0,05), sedangkan hasil analisis untuk kondisi lingkungan dalam rumah ada hubungan dengan kejadian demam berdarah dengue (p = 0,007, p< 0,05) dan hasil analisis untuk kondisi lingkungan luar rumah tidak ada hubungan dengan kejadian demam berdarah dengue (p = 0,570, p> 0,05). Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi pertimbangan bagi instansi kesehatan agar dapat melakukan pengawasan secara rutin terhadap Pemberantasan Sarang Nyamuk demam berdarah.
Pola Asuh Pemberian Makan terhadap Status Gizi pada Anak Usia Pra Sekolah (3-5 Tahun) di Desa Tegalharjo
Authors: Anggari Roshinta Sony , Yunita Rizky Dwi Yanti
Published: March 2022

Nutrisi pada lima tahun pertama kehidupan sangat penting, terutama usia anak-anak pra-sekolah di mana pada periode tersebut perkembangan fisik dan otak terjadi sangat cepat. Status gizi dipengaruhi oleh faktor tidak langsung dalam bentuk pengasuhan, ketersediaan makanan dalam keluarga serta layanan kesehatan individu dan sanitasi lingkungan. Pola pengasuhan yang terkait dengan status gizi anak adalah pola asuh makan. Peran ibu sangat dominan untuk mengasuh dan mendidik anak-anak untuk tumbuh dan berkembang menjadi generasi yang berkualitas. Pola makan untuk balita juga tidak lepas dari pengaruh budaya disekitarnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pola makan pada status gizi anak usia pra sekolah (3-5 tahun).Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analitik cross-sectional dengan total 56 sampel penelitian yang dipilih dalam total sampling selama periode Juli hingga Desember 2018. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner yang berisi karakteristik keluarga, karakteristik anak-anak, pengetahuan tentang nutrisi ibu, pemberian makan orang tua, dan data pediatrik berupa antopometri (berat dan tinggi badan).Hasil analisa X2 pola asuh makan dengan berat berdasarkan usia dan status gizi menurut berat dan tinggi badan menunjukkan nilai ρ = 0,000 atau lebih kecil dari α = 0,05 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pola makan dengan berat badan berdasarkan usia dan tinggi badan berdasarkan usia.Ibu atau pengasuh anak disarankan untuk memperbaiki pola makan pada anak usia pra sekolah, terutama dalam memilih jenis makanan dan komposisi gizi seimbang dalam makanan anak.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berpengaruh dalam Pemberian ASI pada Ibu Primipara di Posyandu Telawagarna Jambewangi
Authors: Anggari Roshinta Sony , Yuliastutik Anis
Published: March 2022

ASI (Air Susu Ibu) yaitu sumber makanan alamiah bagi bayi, terutama pada bulan-bulan pertama. Pemberian ASI bukanlah sekedar memberi makanan pada bayi. Melalui ASI ibu dan bayi sama-sama belajar katan kasih sayang. Menumbuhkan bonding attachment, mencegah hipotermi, dan memberikan nutrisi yang terbaik pada bayi. Didalam ASI juga mngandung faktor protektif dan nutrien yang sesuai sehingga bayi terjamin status gizinya serta menurunkan angka kesakitan dan kematian. Menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi dalam pemberian ASI pada ibu primipara di posyandu telagawarna jembewangi.Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan desain korelasional cross sectional design untuk mengetahui faktor yang paling berpengaruh terhadap pemberian ASI pada ibu primipara dengan memakai teknik non probabiliry sampling dengan pendekatan purposive sampling pada anggota KP-ASI di Posyandu Telagawarna. Analisis bivariat untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara variabel independent dan dpendent dengan menggunakan uji chi square, dan uji multivariat untuk mengetahui faktor manakah yang paling berpengaruh.Hasil analisis yang didapatkan untuk faktor pengetahuan ibu didapatkan nilai p value=0,54, dukungan keluarga nilai p value=0,245 dan untuk dukungan tenaga kesehatan p value=0,725 dimana ketiga variabel independent mendapatkan nilai p >0,05 yang artinya ketiga variabel tersebut tidak bermakna atau Ha ditolak, sehingga untuk uji multivariat tidak dilakukan karena dari ketiga variabel independent tidak signifikan.