bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ORIENTALISTS' FRUITLESS EFFORTS TO CRITICIZE THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW)
Authors: Dr. Nisar Akhtar  , Dr. Noor Wali Shah  , Waqar Ahmad
Published: January 2023

It is an established fact that Christians and Jews have never resisted an opportunity to oppose Islam, its followers, its mission and human resources. Ever since the inception of Islam, the non-believers; especially the West, have been with their daggers drawn at the progress of Islam. A span millennium has been the witness that Islam and the West were thought to be antagonists. Therefore, the anti-Islamic forces, especially the West, have not left any stone unturned to hinder the spread of Islam, and to accomplish their target they left no opportunity to go waste to molest Islam and above all to defame the personality of the holy Prophet Muhammad SAW. One of the causes that the Prophet Muhammad SAW remained the center of conspiracies by Christians and Jews was that he was a descendant from Bani Ismail, whereas, both the Christians and Jews were convinced that Prophet Hood be from Bani Israel. Thus racial prejudice played its role behind the scene. That's why, the Jews and other Orientalists have always tried to pick up points in the perfect personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW. For this purpose, they start studying Islamic teachings and the life of Prophet Muhammad SAW very minutely. They established such institutions on purpose that were de dictated to strengthen orientalism. The very purpose of molesting the perfect personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW was that if the very basis of Islam i.e. the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW becomes controversial, the whole religion shall automatically become vulnerable to their conspiracies. However, their efforts have always ended in the smoke. This article recalls some of the well-known objections on the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW by the Orientals and they have been addressed in the light of Quran. Hadith besides rationale.
Parental Level of Education and its Implications of their Expectations towards their Children Academic Performance
Authors: Tantoh Mengwi Claudine
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of parental level of education and the type of expectations they have for their children’s academic achievement.

Methodology: This study made use of descriptive survey design. The sample was made up of 100 randomly selected lower sixth students of Government Bilingual High School (GBHS) Down Town and GBHS Ntamulung and 50 conveniently selected parents. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaire and interview guide. In data processing, a pre-designed EpiData Version 3.1 database which has in-built consistency and validation checks was used to enter the data. Further, consistency, data range and validation checks were also performed in SPSS version 21.0. The data were presented using frequency counts, graphs, percentages and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient was used to test hypotheses.

Findings: The findings indicated that there was a significant relationship between the level of education of parents and set expectations for children’s academic achievement.

Recommendations: This study recommend parents to obtain a clearer understanding of their beliefs and expectations concerning their children. For example, while many parents may be setting very high academic expectations for their children, they should understand how those expectations play out in terms of student performance. Also parents should realize that parental expectations may be unrelated to students’ prior performance, and they should be aware that parental expectations may not be linked to students' perception about their academic competence. Also, parents are discouraged from expectations based on their SES background, and encouraged to become sensitive to the children’s abilities and interests. The counselling implications for this study reveals that the guidance counsellors should be able to know when a student needs help so as to intervene with appropriate counselling programs to help the student out of a stressful situation by coming up with inclusive programs for parents, teachers and students during which educational dynamics are exposed to the stakeholders of education.
Implementasi Karakter Berdasarkan Galatia 5:22-23 Ke Dalam Tema-Tema Pendidikan Agama Kristen Dan Budi Pekerti Siswa Smp
Authors: Sihombing Bhaktiar
Published: January 2023

This article proposes several characters based on Galatians 5:22-23 that can be implemented into the themes of Christian Religious Education (PAK) or Budi Pekerti that have been determined by the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemdikbud) of the Republic of Indonesia at the junior high school (SMP) class VII. The type of research method used by the author is descriptive method, namely by discussing the developmental psychology of junior high school students, the themes of PAK and Budi Pekerti according to the Ministry of Education and Culture, exploring character values ​​based on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Then, at the end, the author will implement these character values ​​into the PAK and Budi Pekerti curriculum that has been prepared by the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemdikbud).

ABSTRAK BAHASA INDONESIA

Artikel ini mengusulkan beberapa karakter berdasarkan Galatia 5:22-23 yang bisa diimplementasikan ke dalam tema-tema Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) atau Budi Pekerti yang telah ditentukan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Kemdikbud) Republik Indonesia pada tingkat siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) kelas VII.   Adapun jenis metode penelitian yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah metode deskriptif, yaitu dengan membahas tentang psikologi perkembangan siswa SMP, tema-tema PAK dan Budi Pekerti menurut Kemdikbud, penggalian nilai-nilai karakter berdasarkan buah Roh dalam Galatia 5:22-23.  Kemudian, pada bagian akhir penulis akan mengimplementasikan nilai-nilai karakter tersebut ke dalam kurikulum PAK dan Budi Pekerti yang telah disusun oleh Kemdikbud.
Submucosal Necrotic Nodule of the Colon: An Enigmatic Entity Potentially Related to Anisakis Infection
Authors: Gonzalez Raul S. , Pastrián Laura G. , Pyatibrat Sergey , Arias Hernan Dario Quiceno , Gil Yolanda Rodriguez , Booth Adam L. , de la Peña Navarro Itziar , Garmendia-Irizar Maddi , Lapointe Jennifer R. , Mobarki Mousa , Nova-Camacho Luiz Miguel , Parini Gina , Romio Estefania , Alayza Alejandra Rosell , Pritt Bobbi S. , Ruz-Caracuel Ignacio
Published: January 2023

Context.—

Discrete submucosal necrotic nodules may rarely manifest as colon polyps.

Objective.—

To characterize the clinical and pathologic features of this lesion, which has been under-studied in the literature.

Design.—

We conducted an international search to compile a series. For each potential case, photomicrographs were centrally reviewed to confirm the diagnosis. We gathered clinical and pathologic information on each confirmed case.

Results.—

The final cohort included 25 patients, with 23 having 1 lesion and 2 having several (31 lesions total). Mean patient age was 62 years; 13 patients (52%) were male. Symptoms were nonspecific, although 4 patients (16%) had blood in stool; 14 patients were asymptomatic. Patient history and medications appeared noncontributory. Most cases were located in the right colon (n = 18; 58%). Mean lesion size was 0.4 cm (range, 0.1–1.7 cm). Histology typically showed a centrally necrotic nodule with peripheral fibrosis, chronic inflammation, and sometimes palisading granulomatous inflammation. Percent necrosis ranged from 5% to 95% (average, 70%), and percent fibrosis ranged from 3% to 70% (average, 25%). In 3 cases, degenerated parasitic structures consistent with Anisakis could be seen on hematoxylin-eosin and trichrome special stain. No patient experienced disease recurrence.

Conclusions.—

Submucosal necrotic nodules can present as colon polyps. Most cases are unifocal, and patients do well on follow-up. At least some examples appear to be caused by Anisakis, implicating patient diet. Patients are often asymptomatic, and many cases show no histologic evidence of the causative agent.
Family Communication Patterns and Teenage Pregnancies among Filipino Youth
Authors: Vilma Mae Ventanilla  , Ventanilla Jean Pauline Villaruel
Published: January 2023

Teenage pregnancy is one of the most pressing issues in our society today, especially among Filipino women. The purpose of this research study is to describe the patterns and relationships between family communication and the chances of teenage pregnancy among young Filipino women. Parents play a crucial part in the growth and development of their children hence, they also influence the sexual behavior of adolescents. However, conservatism in Filipino families, rooted in religious beliefs, affects the information process of sex.

Through the case study conducted using a phenomenological approach among six teenage mothers, the researchers presented the experiences and stories of teenage pregnancy of selected teenage mothers. From this, the researchers identified the common themes among Filipino families, and their implications on teenage pregnancy. Drawing from the Family Communication Pattern Theory, this research study explores how lack of parental communication within the family affects the chances of teenage pregnancy among Filipino youth. By capturing the experiences and perspectives of teenage mothers living in Region IV-A, the researchers present an informed understanding of the previously scrutinized analyses on the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy.
Social Work with Transnational Families in Japan – Transnational Social Work in the Multicultural and Integrated Community
Authors: Ayako Sasaki  , Reiko Ogawa  , Hanako Okawara
Published: January 2023

This paper examines social work needs for transnational families within their local areas, based on the results of a research conducted on communities with connections to Afghanistan and Sri Lankan who live in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

The research focused on speakers of three languages which are not covered by the multilingual services of the local governments despite their presence. The impact on their economic situations and daily lives due to Covid-19 arose from constraints and barriers in their surrounding environments from five primary factors, and the complex intertwining thereof: language; daily life customs/norms; residency status; employment, housing environment and community; and separation from family/relatives.

We conclude that it is crucial to position transnational families within community social work along with to develop multicultural and integrated communities in order to provide transnational social work services across borders in future.
CHILDREN’S NUTRITION IMPACT ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Abdul hameed Abshana , Salibi Ghassan
Published: January 2023

Babies’ brains are ready to absorb information when they are born. However, babies may comprehend some concepts about items and their connections to one another. They can touch, feel, watch, listen, and feels everything. This enables them to understand their older; they may discover that mixing yellow and blue paint produces green. Children learn through exploring and experimenting. This is the way they improve their cognitive abilities. Human brain development is extremely fast between the ages of 20 and 36 weeks and proceeds until 20 months. The brain includes all the neurons required for life at birth. Of course, if the baby is brought to term, an infant's brain is 25% of its adult weight at birth. The brain would be 75 % of its body weight by age 2 (90 percent by age 6). Children will go through various phases of cognitive growth between birth and the age of two, such as sensory growth and learning ability. Children naturally choose the meals they like the most, so the difficulty is to make healthy options enticing. Of course, no issue how excellent our motives are; convincing your eight-year-old that an apple is as sweet as a biscuit is going to be tough. Therefore, you might ensure that your child's food is as healthy and wholesome as possible while letting them enjoy a few of their preferred delights. Development.
Urgensi Misi Penatalayanan Ciptaan: Berdasarkan Hasil Sidang Gereja Sedunia dan Teologi Misi
Authors: Tampubolon Yohanes Hasiholan , Nassa Grace Son
Published: January 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan mengkaji pentingnya misi dalam konteks kerusakan lingkungan yang semakin masif. Misi Kristen juga tentunya harus menjangkau sampai isu tersebut. Artikel ini menggunakan library research. Jika dilihat perkembangannya dimulai dari sidang gereja-gereja sedunia, misi kristen terlihat terus mengalami pergeseran paradigma. Diawali dari misi yang hanya berpusat pada penginjilan, kemudian keterlibatan sosial hingga kepedulian keutuhan ciptaan. Baik Kristen oikumenikal dan Injili turut berkontribusi bagi isu ini. Namun, keterlibatan nyata belum terlalu tampak terlihat. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah sejarah kekristenanpun ada nilai-nilai kepedulian keutuhan ciptaan yang disuarakan. Ciptaan bukanlah materi yang jahat sehingga manusia tidak menghiraukannya, atau manusia tidak dapat berorientasi pada surga namun mengabaikan apa yang terjadi di bumi. Ajaran-ajaran yang demikian merupakan penyimpangan dari ajaran kristen di tengah konteks kerusakan lingkungan saat ini.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi siswa Belajar Mandiri di masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Zefanya Rahul , Trifosa Reni
Published: January 2023

Pencapaian dan keberhasilan pada proses pembelajaran di masa pandemi covid-19 ini tentunya menjadi harapan semua para aktivis pendidikan dan harapan bagi para guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen, karena seorang guru menjadi orang yang berpengaruh dalam pertumbuhan dan perkembangan belajar siswa. Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen menjadi contoh dan panutan bagi setiap siswanya, oleh sebab itu guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen memiliki tanggung jawab dan tugas sebagai motivator bagi para peserta didiknya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran seorang guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam meningkatkan motivasi siswa belajar mandiri di masa pandemi Covid-19. Kajian ini mengunakan metode pustaka dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen diharapkan mampu mengembangkan potensi siswa walaupun ada di masa pandemi Covid-19. Seorang guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen juga tidak hanya dituntut untuk terampil dan disiplin dalam pembelajaran, tapi juga dituntut bisa menjadi motivator bagi para siswa. guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen berperan dalam mengajarkan sifat dan karakter yang baik sehingga menghasilkan murid yang mempunyai karakter yang baik serta bisa menjadi fasilitator yang memenuhi kebutuhan para peserta didik.
Pelayanan Pelepasan Kuasa Gelap
Authors: Padan Stefanus
Published: January 2023

Pelayanan pelepasan kuasa gelap merupakan tanggung jawab semua orang yang telah percaya, tidak hanya tanggung jawab orang-orang yang telah menempuh pendidikan teologi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai strategi setan, dan menunjukkan teknik-teknik untuk melakukan pelayanan pelepasan kuasa gelap. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode analisis isi yakni penulis mengambil data-data dari buku-buku perpustakaan dan tulisan-tulisan lainnya yang memiliki hubungan dengan karya ilmiah ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak orang percaya yang memiliki anggapan bahwa bentuk pelayanan pelepasan kuasa gelap hanya dilakukan oleh pelayan Tuhan khusus, di antaranya yang telah menempuh pendidikan teologi dan mereka yang menggeluti bidang ini. Sesungguhnya, pelayanan pelepasan kuasa gelap dapat dilakukan oleh setiap orang percaya, sebagaimana yang tertulis dalam Alkitab, bahwa setiap orang percaya diberikan kuasa untuk mengalahkan kuasa kegelapan (Yohanes 1:12).
Kisah Hidup dan Pengabdian Yohannes Leimena: Berpusat pada Kristus, Berdampak bagi Bangsa
Authors: Latuihamallo Yulianus
Published: January 2023

Menyikapi realita kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara di tengah keragaman agama yang menyolok di Indonesia, maka pluralisme agama-agama oleh banyak kalangan dari berbagai agama telah dilihat dan diterima sebagai suatu keniscayaan, sebagai hal yang sangat mendasar, penting dan mendesak demi membangun kerukunan antar umat beragama. Setelah meneliti dan mengkaji kisah hidup dan pengabdian Yohannes Leimena, dengan metode content analysis, ternyata pandangan di atas (pluralisme agama-agama) tidak dapat dipertahankan karena tidak terbukti. Hal ini disebabkan dengan tetap berfokus pada Kristus Yesus sebagai Tuhan dan Juru Selamat pribadinya dan dengan tegas menolak sinkretisme agama, ternyata Leimena telah menjadi pribadi yang sangat berdampak dalam membangun bangsanya di tengah keragaman suku, agama dan ras, bahkan berdampak dalam masa yang panjang, seumur hidupnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara pasti kehidupan beriman Leimena yang berpusat pada Kristus yang pada akhirnya berdampak besar di seluruh jalan hidup dan pengabdiannya terhadap bangsa dan negaranya.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Sistem Rujukan BPJS Kesehatan
Authors: Wibowo Hendry , Putri Silvia Adi , Susanti Elsi , Azwita Sylvi Nezi
Published: January 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilaksanakan maka diperoleh hasil bahwa sebagian besar (90%) peserta telah menjadi peserta JKN-KIS, namun dikarenakan kurangnya informasi, masih banyak yang belum mengerti system rujukan BPJS. Menurut asumsi kami, paradigma rendahnya kualitas mutu pelayanan BPJS menjadi factor penghambat dalam menggunakan fasilitas layananan BPJS. Artinya walaupun telah memiliki kepesertaan BPJS tapi masih belum tertarik menggunakan BPJS untuk pelayanan kesehatan. Begitu juga dengan kader yang masih memiliki tingkat pengetahuan rendah mengenai pemanfaatan fasiltas BPJS sehingga perlu dilakukan pelatihan dan pengembangan kader di Nagari Sumpur Kudus. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat harus terus dilakukan secara bertahap di Nagari Sumpur Kudus agar seluruh nmasyarakat faham terkait system rujukan BPJS. Upaya ini harus bekerjasama antara institusi pendidikan dengan perangkat Nagari, puskesmas dan masyarakat setempat agar tercapai tujuan yang diharapkan.
Destruction and Its Impact on Ancient Societies at the End of the Bronze Age
Authors: Millek Jesse
Published: January 2023

This volume offers a groundbreaking reassessment of the destructions that allegedly occurred at sites across the eastern Mediterranean at the end of the Late Bronze Age, and challenges the numerous grand theories that have been put forward to account for them. The author demonstrates that earthquakes, warfare, and destruction all played a much smaller role in this period than the literature of the past several decades has claimed, and makes the case that the end of the Late Bronze Age was a far less dramatic and more protracted process than is generally believed.
Yozgat İli Arıcılık Yapısının ve Arıcılık Faaliyetlerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: CİLAVDAROĞLU Elif , GÜNDÜZ Zekiye
Published: January 2023

Bu çalışma, Yozgat ilinde yapılan arıcılık faaliyetinin mevcut yapısının belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma, Yozgat ilindeki 203 adet arı yetiştiricisine konakladıkları yerlerde ziyaret edilerek teknik arıcılık ile ilgili sorular içeren anket çalışması olarak yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak, çoktan seçmeli ve açık uçlu sorulardan oluşan anket forum kullanılmıştır. Bu anket çalışmasında sorulan sorularla arıcıların kişisel bilgileri, eğitim durumları, arıcılığa başlama nedenleri, kaç yıldır arılık yaptıkları, arı hastalıkları ve zararlılarını tanıma durumları ve yetiştiriciliği yapılan arı ırkları gibi konularda veriler elde edilmiştir. Ankette kullanılan sorular ildeki arıcılık yapısının genel olarak anlamak ve arıcıların karşılaştıkları sorunları belirlenmeye çalışmak için hazırlanmıştır. Yapılan çalışmadan elde edilen verilerin değerlendirilmesi sonucunda, ildeki arıcıların %96,05’nin erkek olduğu ve arıcılık yapan bireylerin yaş ortalaması 51,8 yıl olduğu belirlenmiştir. Arıcıların %35’nin eğitim düzeyinin ilkokul, arıcılık deneyim sürelerinin ortalama 14,07 yıl ve koloni sayıları ortalamalarının 52,63 adet olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Effect of Diazepam on the Developmental Parameters of Musca domestica
Authors: KÖKDENER Meltem
Published: January 2023

The objective of present study was to investigate the some population dynamics and morphological parameters of Musca domestica Linnaeus, 1758 (Diptera: Muscidae) under the influence of diazepam. For this purpose, larvae of M.domestica were reared on diet with different dose of diazepam. We evaluated the way in which the drug affected the some morphological parameters i.e., pupal, and adult weight, the number of adult and pupae, and ratio of sex rate and developmental durations of M. domestica. This study was carried out at the Entomology Laboratory of Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2021. The findings have shown that diazepam was accelerated larval and pupal development period in this study.The obtained results showed the morphological parameters, i.e., pupal, and adult weight, the number of adult and adult, and development durations were negatively associated with diazepam concentration. Our results showed that arthropod data can aid ecological assessments. Our results showed that arthropod data could be used in ecological assessments.Also, when analyzing entomological evidence for drug- or chemical-related death,.it is important to keep in mind its effects on PMI prediction.
The Making of War Victims in Kevin Powers’ The Yellow Birds
Authors:   College of Arts & Applied Sciences, Dhofar University Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, M Alosman M Ikbal , Omar Lamis Ismail ,   College of Arts & Applied Sciences, Dhofar University Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
Published: January 2023

This paper aims at examining Kevin Powers’ The Yellow Birds in terms of victimhood and its function regarding soldiers’ culpability for atrocities in the context of the 2003 war on Iraq. Victimization is perpetuated in the time of war to serve pro-war narrative and justify violence against the other side of the equation. One party is made innocent and vulnerable while the other is shown to be capable of despicable acts and inconsiderate to any ethical standards. We investigate the position of American soldiers and locals in Iraq, both militant and civilian, and compare the novel’s approach towards their status as war victims. Americans and Iraqis are both victims of war in Powers’ novel, but Americans are its most visible and innocent casualty; their voices are consistently heard and their personal sufferings are untiringly detailed.
Mapeamento da produção científica sobre os modelos preditivos de insolvência no Brasil
Authors: Barbosa Abigail Alves de Sousa , Nobre Fábio Chaves
Published: January 2023

No Brasil, os modelos de previsão de insolvência de maior destaque são os de Kanitz (1978), Altman (1979), Matias (1978), Elizabetsky (1976) e Silva (1982), os quais têm inspirado a produção científica a esse respeito, especialmente nos últimos 20 anos. No entanto, o número de revisões da literatura ou mapeamentos bibliométricos nessa área ainda é baixo, com uma representatividade de apenas 5% dos trabalhos reunidos nesta pesquisa. Nesse contexto, com o objetivo de responder sobre a precisão da confiabilidade dos modelos preditivos brasileiros apontada na literatura, a presente pesquisa realizou um mapeamento bibliométrico a partir das bases bibliográficas CAPES e SPELL. Foram extraídos e analisados 42 artigos resultantes da busca pelos termos “insolvência” e “modelos de previsão” nas bases citadas. Os resultados apontam que os pesquisadores dos modelos preditivos frequentemente fizeram relação entre eles e o mercado financeiro e empresarial; e que a maioria das pesquisas realizadas teve como objetivo a construção de um novo modelo preditivo, sendo a provável razão disso apresentada na resposta da pergunta deste artigo: foi apurado que a acurácia da confiabilidade dos modelos preditivos já existentes não é satisfatória. Assim, esta pesquisa, que é qualitativa, contribui para o mapeamento dos trabalhos sobre previsão de insolvência desenvolvidos no Brasil e para a compreensão do seu delinear temático.
VLT como elemento inovador do transporte público brasileiro
Authors: Santos Jefferson Vasconcelos , Júnior Aldery Silveira , Rodrigues Sandro Gomes
Published: January 2023

Breve análise do sistema de transporte ferroviário de passageiros de média capacidade denominado Veículo Leve sobre Trilhos – VLT, discorrendo sobre sua potencialidade como elemento inovador na requalificação do transporte e do espaço urbano, bem como sua contribuição no resgate do transporte regional sobre trilhos, sendo neste um indutor do desenvolvimento em regiões fora do perímetro das capitais. O trabalho apresenta a importância do sistema, seu histórico e benefícios nos dois segmentos citados, o que representa um incremento de qualidade ao transporte de massa no Brasil.
Aplicação do método DMAIC no processo de logística reversa de pós-consumo de decoders
Authors: Lopes Danilo Barroso , Kloeckner Natália Varela da Rocha , Holanda Thiago Costa
Published: January 2023

As empresas que possuem um bom sistema de logística reversa conseguem melhorar o nível de serviço, atender aos requisitos desejados pelos clientes, ganhar credibilidade no mercado e obter maior lucratividade. O presente estudo tem como objetivo geral analisar a aplicação do método DMAIC na obtenção de melhorias no processo logístico reverso de pós-consumo de decoders da empresa Beta, que atua nas regiões norte e nordeste do Brasil. Para tal, este trabalho utilizou-se da metodologia do estudo de caso, através da abordagem exploratória-descritiva por meio dos procedimentos de pesquisa bibliográfica e de campo. Em relação a natureza, o estudo classifica-se como qualitativo e quantitativo por usar entrevistas e dados numéricos. Após a definição da rotina ótima de acompanhamento do processo logístico reverso de pós-consumo de decoders na empresa, a pesquisa resultou na criação de um fluxo do processo logístico reverso da empresa estudada e um ganho financeiro real com aplicação da metodologia DMAIC. O estudo durou cerca de três meses, tendo seu início em agosto de 2017 e final em outubro de 2017.
Fortalecimento de marca empresarial por meio de práticas sustentáveis, marketing digital e tecnologia Blockchain
Authors: Yano Inacio Henrique , Castro Alexandre de , Granelli Mariana Abdalla , Silva Fábio Cesar da
Published: January 2023

A adoção de práticas sustentáveis pelas empresas, traz diferencial competitivo e fortalece a marca das organizações que adotam essas práticas, uma vez que a sociedade, sobretudo os consumidores, mas também, o governo, os investidores, os acionistas, os funcionários e os fornecedores, tem valorizado cada vez mais o papel exercido pelas empresas nas questões sociais e ambientais. Isto é resultado de uma sociedade cada vez mais preocupada com a preservação do meio ambiente e com a sustentabilidade, devido à ocorrência cada vez mais frequente de eventos extremos, como tempestades, furacões, inundações e secas. Consequentemente, valorizando as empresas que tem uma postura pró-ativa nas questões ambientais. Nesse sentido, informações sobre a qualidade dos produtos, processos produtivos sustentáveis e origem das matérias-primas utilizadas em sua produção podem agregar valor e auxiliar na abertura de mercados mais exigentes, que aceitam pagar mais por produtos ambientalmente corretos e socialmente justos. Sendo que a confiabilidade das informações apresentadas passa a ser fator primordial. A tecnologia blockchain apresenta-se como ótima solução no quesito integridade dos dados, principalmente pela sua característica de imutabilidade dos dados. Este trabalho descreve um sistema que utiliza tecnologia blockchain para armazenar de forma segura dados de qualidade, processos produtivos e rastreabilidade no intuito de agregar valor ao açúcar mascavo da Usina Granelli. Neste caso de uso, a disponibilização das informações é uma ferramenta de marketing digital para alavancar a venda do produto e fortelecer a marca Granelli.
Comparative Study of Magnesium Sulphate versus Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Epidural BupivacaineA Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Shafi PK Mohammed , Kadiru Moona Abdul , Valsan Neera , Abraham Biju , Kumar Ravi , Aloysius Jijo Sebastian
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Neuraxial adjuvants are used to improve or extend analgesia. They have been utilised in several trials to prolong postoperative analgesia along with spinal anaesthesia, but as epidural anaesthesia is more haemodynamically stable, adding adjuvants to the above will have substantially less detrimental effects. Dexmedetomidine and magnesium sulphate may be used as adjuvants in neuraxial anaesthesia along with local anaesthetics. Aim: To determine the impact of adding magnesium and dexmedetomidine in the lower limb and lower abdominal procedures as an adjuvant to epidural bupivacaine. Materials and Methods: This randomised, single blinded study was conducted on 90 ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) class I and II patients in the Department of Anesthesiology Government Medical college, Kannur, Kerela from September 2015 to September 2016. Following randomisation using the lottery approach, the patients were divided into groups M, D, and C, and given the appropriate drugs through the epidural route. Group D: Bupivacaine 0.5% 10 mL+Dexmedetomidine 0.5 mcg/kg (in 1 mL 0.9% saline); group C: Bupivacaine 0.5% 10 mL+Saline 0.9% (1 mL); group M: Bupivacaine 0.5% 10 mL+MgSO4 50 mg (in 1 mL 0.9% saline). Monitoring was done for the onset, duration, haemodynamic parameters, level of motor and sensory block attained and any adverse outcomes. Data were collected, and statistical analysis was done by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0 and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with repeated measurements and the contingency coefficient test were both used. Results: Group D had greater postoperative analgesia (307.3±77.3 minutes), while the duration for the onset of sensory (13.1±1.3 minutes) and motor blockade was much shorter. Prolonged motor block and sedation, Ramsay sedation score>3 was observed in Group D. Conclusion: The addition of dexmedetomidine to epidural bupivacaine may be beneficial in the context of the prolonged duration of motor and sensory blockade and arousable sedation.
Socio-Economic Profile of Vegetable Growers in the Amaravati Division of Maharashtra, India
Authors: Sindhura Karukumalli , Tekale V. S. , Thakre Pranali N.
Published: January 2023

India is an agriculture-based economy, known for possessing its own rich and diverse knowledge about cultivation practices. There has been a rise in the demand for fruits and vegetables by 2-3 percent per annum in recent years. In the background of this market trends, it requires no special emphasis to state that resorting to vegetable cultivation is widely considered as a highly profitable option amongst farming community in India. The present study attempts to scrutinize the socio-economic profile of vegetable growers in the Amaravati division of Maharashtra State. The study was conducted in 10 villages located at Akola and Amravati districts of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state. An exploratory research design of social research was used for conducting the study. The data was collected from 20 respondents by personally interviewing them with the help of structured interview schedule. Information obtained from them was carefully examined, classified, quantified and tabulated. Frequencies, mean, standard deviation were employed for interpreting the results. The findings revealed that, the majority (48.33%) of the vegetable growers were middle aged. High proportion of the respondents (37.50%) were educated up to higher secondary school category (10th to 12th standard). Nearly half (47.50%) of the respondents were having medium family size category (5-6 farmers).  Most of the respondents (30.00%) had annual income between Rs. 2,00,001 to 3,00,000/-.  High proportion of the vegetable growers (45.83%) possessed semi-medium category of land holding (2.01 to 4.00 ha). Nearly half (46.67%) of the vegetable growers had 0.81 to 1.60 ha area under vegetables. Nearly three fourth (65.00%) of the respondents had above 20 years of experience in vegetable cultivation. Most of the respondents (55.83%) belonged to medium category of social participation. Nearly three fourth (77.50%) of the respondents always share information with needy people. Majority (56.67%) of the respondents were having medium source of information. More than half (64.17%) of the respondents were having medium level of Innovativeness. Nearly three fourth (72.50%) of the respondents had medium category of risk orientation.
The New Contributory Pension Scheme Administration and Prompt and Regular Payment of Pensioners in Nigeria: An Appraisal
Authors: Oigbochie Abel Ehizojie , Chenge Andrew Aondohemba
Published: January 2023

Pension administration has been a recurrent problem in the Nigeria public service since independence in 1960. The need to have a sustainable pension system necessitated the introduction of the Pension Reform Act 2004.The introduction of the scheme has generated intellectual debate amongst scholars, experts and stake holders, about the significance, efficacy and sustainability of the scheme, as regards the prompt and regular payment of pension benefit as specified by the objectives of the scheme. The broad objectives of this study is to examine the challenges associated with administration of the contributory pension’s scheme in Nigeria, concerning the prompt and regular payment of pension to retirees. The specific of the scheme are to examine the prompt and regular payment of pension; and to determine the level of awareness of the retirees about pension process. Simple percentage was used in analyzing data. The result revealed that, retirees frequently faced the dismal challenge of delayed payment of their pension benefit, especially those with accrued right, there are also issues of delayed monthly pension payment, due to miscalculation or system error. The study revealed that the survivors of the deceased retiree find it difficult to receive their retirement benefit. The study also showed that there are still doubts concerning the capacity of the retirement redemption fund, which is one of the succors provided by the act, to guarantee the prompt and regular payment of pension. Base on the forgoing findings, the study suggested that accrued right should be placed on the first line charge and exempted from the cumbersome envelop budgeting process, including the establishment of an accrued right unit saddled with the responsibility of managing accrued right, among others.
Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of Investor Preferences on Bank Returns a Study of Qatari Commercial Banks
Authors: Alhusseini Doaa Noman Mohammed
Published: January 2023

The study focus on the behavioral aspects of investors by measuring and analyzing the trend, extent, and nature of the impact that investor preferences have. The investors’ preferences are represented by variables including (the size of the IPO, the number of executed contracts, and return on share) in the bank returns (return on deposits) for a sample of Qatari banks listed in the Doha Securities Market for the period (2010-2020), and to overcome the research problem, the study formulated the following question: Is there an impact of investor preferences on the returns of Qatari banks? On this basis, the study assumed that “the preferences of investors have an impact on the banking returns of the sampled banks". Through the analysis of the longitudinal data of the variables and interpreting the results, the results indicated a positive impact of (the number of contracts executed) and (the size of the IPO) and a negative impact of (the rate of return on share) on (the rate of return on deposits), and the research recommended the need to recognize such preferences in the theory of financial behavior and to focus on the preferences of investors as it represents a significant dimension that affects banking returns.
Heavy Metals and Total Hydrocarbon Contents of Nypa fruticans Grown along the Shores of Qua Iboe River, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria
Authors: Ubong U. U. , Ekwere I. O. , Ikpe E. E. , Obadimu C. O.
Published: January 2023

This study ascertains the amount of heavy metal and hydrocarbon content in an area exposed to crude oil exploration and exploitation activities. The study area is the Qua Iboe River in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and the study samples were Nypa palm (Nypa fruticans) leaves obtained along the shores of the river. The concentration of Pb, Cd, Cu and Ni in the leaves were determined using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer while Total Hydrocarbon Content was determined using Gas Chromatography, coupled with the flame ionization detector (GC-FID). Results obtained showed that in site I, Pb mean concentration was 1.068±0.014 mg/kg, Cd (0.017±0.003 mg/kg), Cu (2.390±0.204 mg/kg), Ni (0.012±0.001 mg/kg) and THC (124.361.7± 1120.502 mg/kg) while for site II: Pb (1.076±0.025 mg/kg), Cd (0.028±0.003 mg/kg) Cu (0.037±0.007 mg/kg) Ni (2.049±0.024 mg/kg) and THC (311,813.4± 2950.291 mg/kg). Heavy metal concentration in the study sites were largely within the WHO permissible limits with the exception of Cd in site II. Generally, the amount of heavy metals and THC were higher in the study sites than in the control site, which was an area with negligent oil exploitation and industrial activities. Therefore, the elevated concentration of heavy metals and THC in the study sites may be attributed to the various industrial activities sited in the area.
A Single Center 25-year Experience in Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection: A Focus on the Collection Efficiency
Authors: Gianluca Gessoni , Giulia De Fusco , Francesca Polese , Andrea Frigato , Piero Marson
Published: January 2023

Background: Harvest of hematopoietic progenitor cells via leukapheresis is being used increasingly for autologous transplantation. Adequate yield of cells per kilogram body weight of recipient is required for a successful engraftment. Collection efficiency (CE) is a useful parameter to assess quality of peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) collection program. In this study, we report a 25-year experience in a tertiary care Hospital in Italy.

Patients and Methods: 1,026 consecutives autologous PBSC collection procedure, performed in 763 patients, from January 1996 to December 2020 were retrospectively considered. Data regarding patients, Blood Cells Separators (BCS) , apheresis procedures and PBSC products were collected in our database. In these 25 years different BCS were adopted in our Apheresis Unit (AU). In the first period (1996-1999) we used Fresenius Com. Tec, in the central period (2000-2013) we used Cobe Spectra and in the last period (2014-2020) Spectra Optia.

Results: As regards the evaluation of patients before leukapheresis, the most significant data was the increasing number of CD34+ cells. Considering the PBSC collection procedure, there was a progressive increase in the processed blood volume with a shorter apheresis duration. Data related to the PBSC collection demonstrated an increasing CD34+ cell yield and efficiency a raise in CE that was 43% using Fresenius COM-TEC BCS, 49% using Cobe Spectra BCS and 53% using Spectra Optia BCS. .

Conclusions: These results were observed considering a 25-year period, thus a great number of factors likely contributing to the observed results, including technological improvement of the instrumentation for leukapheresis, increased experience of the team operating in the Apheresis Unit, improved mobilization protocols, better criteria for patients’ selection. Focusing our attention on CE  we observed quite satisfactory results with a median which rose from 43% to 53% with an increase of 10% in the observation period.
Fixed Point Theorems Using Soft Multiplicative Generalized Weak Contractive Mappings
Authors: Nagpal Shalini , Devi Sushma , Kumar Manoj
Published: January 2023

In the present paper, we establish fixed point theorems for mappings satisfying generalized weak contractive conditions in soft multiplicative metric space.
Dietary patterns and epidemiological profile of newborns / Padrões alimentares e perfil epidemiológico de neonatos
Authors: Santana Raissa Barreto , Teixeira Larissa de Araújo Correia , Santana Simone Beatriz dos Santos , Barreto Bispo Ana Jovina , Miranda Fábio Batista , Dantas Estélio Henrique Martin
Published: January 2023

Objetivos: identificar a prevalência do aleitamento materno exclusivo e caracterizar padrões alimentares de lactentes egressas de Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal e Intermediária nos primeiros seis meses de vida. Métodos: estudo realizado em maternidade de risco localizada em Aracaju-SE. A amostra foi constituída de lactentes egressas nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal e Intermediária. Os dados foram coletados dos resumos de alta e de entrevistas. Resultados: compõem a amostra 85 lactentes. Durante a internação, predominou o aleitamento materno exclusivo 45 (52,33%), aleitamento misto 30 (34,88%) e fórmulas infantis isoladas 11 (12,79%). No primeiro mês após a alta, 46 (53,49%) permaneceram em aleitamento materno exclusivo. Aos seis meses de vida, n (29,41%) recebiam aleitamento materno exclusivo, 11 (26,83%) iniciaram a introdução alimentar e n (28%) a adição de farináceos. Conclusões: houve baixa adesão ao aleitamento materno exclusivo. É preocupante o predomínio das fórmulas e farináceos antes do sexto mês nas crianças.
Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Authors: Kim Steven , Thal Rebecca , Szkwarko Daria
Published: January 2023

This JAMA Insights Clinical Update examines treatment recommendations and therapy options among adults with latent tuberculosis infection.
Outcomes of Endoscopic Congenital Cholesteatoma Removal in South Korea
Authors: Choi Ji Eun , Kang Woo Seok , Lee Jong Dae , Chung Jong Woo , Kong Soo-Keun , Lee Il-Woo , Moon Il Joon , Hur Dong Gu , Moon In Seok , Cho Hyong Ho
Published: January 2023

Importance

Transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) provides minimally invasive transcanal access to the middle ear and improves middle ear visibility during cholesteatoma resection. However, the literature on outcomes following TEES alone for the removal of congenital cholesteatoma (CC) is lacking and limited to small series.

Objective

To assess outcomes of TEES for CC limited to the middle ear and/or mastoid antrum and to explore the risk factors associated with recidivism (ie, recurrent and/or residual cholesteatoma).

Design, Setting, and Participants

This cohort study evaluated retrospective, multicenter data for 271 children with CC who underwent TEES at 9 tertiary referral hospitals in South Korea between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2021, and had a follow-up of at least 6 months after surgery.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Outcomes included the incidence of residual cholesteatoma and audiometric data after TEES. A multivariable analysis using Cox proportional hazards regression models was used to assess associations between cholesteatoma characteristics and recidivism, with hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs reported.

Results

Of the 271 patients (mean [SD] age, 3.5 [2.9] years; 194 [71.6%] boys, 77 [28.4%] girls), 190 had Potsic stage I CC (70.1%), 21 (7.7%) had stage II, 57 (21.0%) had stage III, and 3 (1.1%) had stage IV. Thirty-six patients (13.3%) with residual cholesteatoma were found, including 15 (7.9%) with Potsic stage I, 3 (14.3%) with stage II, and 18 (31.6%) with stage III. In the multivariable analysis, invasion of the malleus (HR, 2.257; 95% CI, 1.074-4.743) and posterosuperior quadrant location (HR, 3.078; 95% CI, 1.540-6.151) were associated with the incidence of recidivism. Overall, hearing loss (>25 dB on auditory behavioral test or >30 dB of auditory evoked responses) decreased from 24.4% to 17.7% after TEES.

Conclusions and Relevance

This cohort study involved the largest known population to date of CC removed by TEES. The findings suggest that TEES may be feasible and effective for the removal of CC limited to the middle ear and/or mastoid antrum in children.
A field test of R package GPSeqClus: For establishing animal location clusters
Authors: Cluff H. Dean , Mech L. David
Published: January 2023

The ability to track animals with Global Positioning System (GPS) collars opened an enormous potential for studying animal movements and behaviour in their natural environment. One such endeavour is to identify clusters of GPS locations as a way to estimate predator kill rate. Clapp et al. (2021) developed an R package (GPSeqClus) to assess a location dataset based on user‐defined parameters to identify clusters and their characteristics. These characteristics can then help to distinguish resting‐site clusters from kill sites of their large (>50 kg) prey.

We identified location clusters of an adult male wolf Canis lupus on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada in July 2009 and tracked him until he died in April 2010. Identifying location clusters was challenging because the collar only obtained two GPS locations per day (12 h apart). In July 2010, we searched 30 of 52 location‐clusters we identified as kill/scavenge sites and found 17 of them as such, given they had muskox Ovibos moschatus or caribou Rangifer tarandus pearyi remains nearby. We also documented five wolf rendezvous sites, two den sites, and the wolf's death site to total 60 location‐clusters in all.

We used a two‐step process in testing the R Package GPSeqClus (hereafter GPSeqClus): (1) compare the number of clusters our method discerned with the number identified by the new algorithm, and (2) compare the number of biologically significant clusters (e.g. den sites, kill/feeding sites) we found with the number the new algorithm located. We made these tests with GPSeqClus by varying the search radius, number of days at a site, and minimum number of locations required for a cluster.

GPSeqClus compared well to our technique, with the best sub‐algorithm among the 25 we tested only missing three of our identified clusters and yielding six additional clusters. GPSeqClus identified 16 of the 17 confirmed sites of remains, all wolf home sites, and the wolf's carcass site. Identifying clusters using a 500‐m search radius, a 1.5‐day window, and a minimum of two GPS locations per cluster was suitable for a coarse GPS acquisition rate of two locations per day when prey are large, such as muskox or caribou.

Given that GPSeqClus performed well with our coarse location dataset, we expect it will also perform even better with a collar acquiring more than two locations per day. Having a field‐tested utility such as GPSeqClus will enhance carnivore predation studies elsewhere.