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NILAI TAMBAH KACANG TANAH MENJADI TING-TING KACANG (Studi Kasus Desa Sukadamai, Kecamatan Sei Bamban, Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai)
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Simbolon Friska Juliana , Sinaga Eva Veronika
Published: March 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis tahapan pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang di Desa Sukadamai, untuk menganalisis nilai tambah yang dihasilkan dari pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang, untuk menganalisis pendapatan pengolah kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang, untuk menganalisis kelayakan usaha pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang dan untuk menganalisis saluran pemasaran yang dilakukan di pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang. Penentuan daerah penelitian dilakukan dengan cara purposive (sengaja). Metode pengambilan sampel yaitu dengan metode sensus dimana sampel berjumlah 1 orang yaitu pengolah kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang merek DI dan RO di Desa Sukadamai. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode perhitungan nilai tambah, pendapatan, analisis kelayakan usaha dengan menggunakan analisis R/C Ratio dan BEP produksi dan BEP harga. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan 1) proses pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang terdiri dari penyediaan bahan baku, penyangraian kacang, penggilingan kacang, penampian kacang, pelarutan gula, pencetakan ting-ting kacang dan pengemasan 2) Nilai tambah yang dihasilkan adalah dari pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang di daerah penelitian sebesar Rp 1.731.428,55 dengan rasio nilai tambah (54,10%) > 50 % maka nilai tambah pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang tergolong tinggi. 3) Pendapatan pengolah ting-ting-kacang selama satu bulan produksi adalah sebesar Rp 1.363.428,65. 4) Usaha pengolahan kacang tanah menjadi ting-ting kacang di daerah penelitian layak untuk diusahakan karena diperoleh nilai R/C sebesar 1,74 > 1, diperoleh nilai BEP produksi sebanyak 183,66 bungkus (produksi > BEP produksi yaitu 320 bungkus > 183,66 bungkus) dan diperoleh nilai BEP harga sebesar Rp 5.739,28 (harga > BEP harga yaitu Rp 10.000 > Rp 5.739,28).
HUBUNGAN JUMLAH TROMBOSIT DAN NILAI HEMATOKRIT TERHADAP DERAJAT KEPARAHAN DEMAM BERDARAH DENGUE
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sinurat Desima Tamara , Silangit Thomas , Marpaung Alexander P.
Published: March 2022

Dengue infection is a public health problem in Indonesia in general and North Sumatra in particular, where the cases tend to increase and spread more widely and have the potential to cause outbreaks. Platelets and hematocrit are important parameters in the management of patients with dengue infection. To determine the relationship between platelets counts and hematocrit with the severity of dengue infection, a literature review was conducted by comparing several related journals. The research method used was a Literature Review, using secondary data. Data were collected using documentation techniques. The research journals used were five journals with inclusion criteria for the publicaton date of the last five years, the language used was Indonesian, with the research subjects of patients with a diagnosis of dengue hemorrhagic fever and full text publication. There is a significant relationship between the plateled count and the hemtocrit value with the severity of the dengue infection patients, but there is dengue hemorrhagic fever patients.
DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL VALUE OF AVAILABLE SOIL PHOSPHORUS FOR WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) IN CALCAREOUS SOILS FROM GREECE
Authors: Tsadilas Christos , EVANGELOU Eleftherios , NIKOLI Thomai , TZIOYVALEKAS Miltiadis
Published: March 2022

Phosphorus is considered as a basic essential element for plant growth which cannot be substituted or manufactured and is, therefore, a scarce resource to ensure food security; its sound management is considered important. One of the factors that play a significant role in its management is the determination of the critical available phosphorous (P) level in soil, in order to decide whether to apply P fertilizers or not. Since several soil and plant factors affect the value of the critical available soil P, it is considered necessary to carry out special experiments, in order to determine the soil critical P value for an area and a specific crop. The purpose of the present study was to establish critical soil and plant P values for wheat. A greenhouse pot experiment was performed on seven representative calcareous soils from the Thessaly plain in central Greece. The soils were deficient in available P and so they were fertilized with various rates of P. At appropriate stages, the above-ground plant parts were harvested and analysed for basic nutrients, including P. At the same time, soil samples were also taken and analysed for available P. The Cate and Nelson technique was applied, to determine critical values of both soil and wheat tissue P values. It was found that the critical soil P is 11 mg P kg-1 and the critical value for wheat tissue is 0.24% P dry matter.
Promoção da alimentação adequada e saudável para gestantes na Atenção Primária à Saúde: um relato de experiência
Authors: Da Silva Letícia Alves , Costa Aline Beatriz de Jesus
Published: March 2022

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estimular a adoção de práticas alimentares saudáveis de gestantes atendidas na APS do Distrito Federal (DF) através da EAN. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência. Foram incluídas nas atividades coletivas 15 gestantes acompanhadas por 3 equipes de Saúde da Família (eSF) do DF. As atividades de EAN ocorreram em 3 encontros mensais, nos quais foram abordados temas como: “verdade ou mito” sobre alimentação na gestação, categorias de alimentos, rótulos alimentares e montagem de um prato saudável. Foi possível observar uma boa adesão e interação das gestantes presentes nas atividades, através da compreensão das mesmas quanto à importância dos hábitos alimentares saudáveis para a promoção da saúde. As atividades de EAN são estratégias fundamentais, pois buscam incentivar uma alimentação balanceada, além de possuir benefícios relacionados com as interações sociais e memórias afetivas positivas, que contribuem para uma alimentação adequada e saudável.
Online Teaching and Learning at Primary School During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kadir Rahmawaty
Published: March 2022

This study intends to explore Indonesian primary school teachers' and parents' perceptions of online learning and teaching in the COVID-19 pandemic situations. Particularly, this study intends to identify the significant challenges encountered by the Indonesian teachers and students' parents during the sudden shift of teaching and learning. Semi-structured interviews with a series of open-ended questions were used to collect information. Eleven teachers and students' parents from public high schools in Gorontalo province participated in this study. The results indicate that lack of technological devices and the cost of internet data connections are among the problems faced by teachers and parents. Ultimately, several recommendations were suggested for better action and successful implementation of online learning, particularly in underdeveloped areas in the eastern part of Indonesia.
Does the East and Southeast Asian Equity Market have Integration? A Study of Cointegration Analysis
Authors:   Research Scholar, School of Business and Management, ITB, Bandung, Prasetya Refki Ardy
Published: March 2022

Financial integration can improve the efficiency of capital allocation as well as help diversify risks. This study aims to find and analyze four cases. First, to find and analyze the long-term cointegration between East and Southeast Asian. Second, to find and analyze the short-term causal relationship between East and Southeast Asian equity market. Third, to find the most influential equity market from East Asian toward their Southeast Asian and the most influential equity market from Southeast Asian toward their East Asian. Last, to find the forecast structural analysis for five days horizon period of each country’s price, both East and Southeast Asia. This study uses Johansen’s cointegration method to test long-run relationships between East and Southeast Asian equity markets, Granger-causality, forecast variance decomposition method and forecast with VECM. This study uses daily indices prices collected from Refinitive covered from January 2002 to December 2019. Johansen’s test emphasize that there is a cointegration relationship between East Asian and Southeast Asian stock markets, but the integration process is incomplete. The cointegration vector also emphasize that ASEAN+3 members react differently to external shocks. This study found that the Japan Granger-cause will lead to all stock markets in Southeast Asia, while Singapore and Philippine Granger-cause will lead to all stock markets in East Asia. These results show that Japan is the market with the most connections in Southeast Asia, while Singapore and Philippine are the markets with the most connections in East Asia. Another point of this paper is to emphasize that Japan is the most influential stock market in East Asia, while Singapore is the most influential stock market in Southeast Asia. This study shows that policymakers in East and Southeast Asian countries should synchronize capital market standards, regulations and reduce barriers to capital flow to stimulate the integration of regional stock markets.
Metastatic Intraosseous Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Mandible - A Rare Central Salivary Gland Neoplasm
Authors:   MNJ Institute of Oncology And Regional Cancer Center, Red Hills, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, Telangana-500004, Palaparthi Elizabeth Caroline
Published: March 2022

A 40 year old male subject came to MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad with complaints of left lower molar tooth ache for 7 months and swelling of jaw, which gradually increased in size over 2 months. The patient is unable to open his mouth completely with restriction of jaw movements.History of weight loss. He is a chronic smoker for 20 years and takes alcohol occasionally.
Clinical Study of Thrombocytopenia in Dengue Fever
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Sree Siddartha Medical College, Tumakuru, Karnataka, R S Dr. Shankarappa
Published: March 2022

INTORODUCTION: Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease by Flaviviridae family causing wide spectrum of disease ranging from subclinical disease, severe flu-like symptoms to severe dengue associated with severe bleeding, organ impairment and/or plasma leakage with higher risk of death when not managed appropriately. WHO classifies as DF/ DHF/DSS earlier, at present as Dengue (with or without warning signs) and Severe Dengue. The virus may be detected by NS1antigen and by ELISA IgM IgG antibodies. Thrombocytopenia is one of the laboratory parameter in grading severity, a study is planned during an epidemic in south Karnataka region which would have a substantial impact on management by reducing morbidity and mortality associated with dengue. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To correlate warning signs, laboratory parameters in different age groups, sex, with severity of thrombocytopenia with management. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective observational study conducted at south Karnataka for patients more than 15 years with Dengue NS1Antigen positive or IgM/IgG positive and Platelet count less than 1, 50,000 per dl. Detailed clinical history and detailed physical examination was recorded in a prescribed preform and subjected to Dengue NS1Antigen, IgM and IgG antibodies, Complete blood count, Random Blood Sugar, Urine analysis, Liver Function tests, Renal Function tests, Abdominal sonography, ECG and managed conservatively. Data was entered in Microsoft Office Excel Sheet 2010 and analyzed. RESULTS: There are 124 thrombocytopenia, out of which 76 severe,34 moderate and 14 mild thrombocytopenia ,74(60%) are NS1 positive and 57(46%) are IgM positive,79 males (64%) and 45 females (36%), 49%are in 15-30 age (12% in 15-20, 37% in 21-30)and 20% in 31-40age, commonest clinical presentations along with fever are Headache 70%, myalgia 68%, nausea and vomiting 41%, arthralgia 27%, warning signs are abdominal pain 18%, bleeding manifestations 6%, restlessness 8%, altered sensorium 4%, bradycardia 26%, hypotension 17%, hepatomegaly 11%, abnormal laboratory parameters are leucopenia in 43%, abnormal renal function tests in 20%, elevated liver enzymes in 35% cases88%.There are 88% Dengue with warning signs,24% Severe Dengue with 17% circulatory collapse, 14% renal, 8% hepatic and 4% nervous involvement. Platelet transfusion done only in 27%. CONCLUSION: Moderate to severe thrombocytopenia in young adults with NS1 / IgM positive is the commonest warning sign followed by abdominal pain, bleeding manifestations, restlessness, altered sensorium, leucopenia, bradycardia, hypotension, polyserositis, abdominal tenderness, hepatomegaly, elevated liver enzymes, hyperbilirubinemia, abnormal renal function tests . Majority require supportive management and maynot require platelet transfusion. Early recognition of warning signs and meticulous management can reduce the morbidity and mortality of dengue.
Health Problems of Women Working in Night Shift in India: A Review
Authors:   Department of Public Health, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Public Health and Centre for Disease Control, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Neha Dr.
Published: March 2022

Women in India are regarded as one of the country's most valuable resources. Working women of India are characterized by growth and development, but they are vulnerable often by several factors which affect their health and safety. The health problems of women working on Nightshift is one of the major areas that need urgent attention from public health professionals and policymakers. Overweight and obesity, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, sleep disorders, stress, depression, anxiety, and injuries specifically affect this population and have a long-lasting impact. Not just physical and mental health, but these women are burdened with social problems too. All of these factors have the potential to constitute a burden on Indian society in terms of morbidity, death, disability, and socioeconomic losses. Health promotion policies and programs that are focused on the women working on the night shift is critical for the country's general growth and development.
The Extent of Basel Accord implementation on Islamic Banks in Palestine the case of Palestine Islamic Bank
Authors:   Department of Banking & Finance, Faculty of Economics and Business Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine, Mahmoud Orobah
Published: March 2022

The primary goal of this study is to examine how the Basel II agreement is being implemented in Islamic banks in Palestine (a case study of Palestine Islamic Bank). To attain the purpose of the research, a descriptive-analytical approach was used, and a questionnaire was distributed to the employees of Palestine Islamic Bank (145) in all branches of Palestine. The study's main result is the implementation of the Basel II Agreement in the Islamic Bank of Palestine. Based on the findings, the researcher has some suggestions, the most essential of which are: empowering and strengthening human resources to monitor different threats. Banks should develop capabilities, develop instruments and systems for measuring risk according to internal assessment methods and adhere to Islamic regulations and rules in Islamic banks to maintain the level of competition with traditional banks in the market.
The Influence of Debt to Equity Ratio and Current Ratio to Return on Equity and Price to Book Value: Subsector Food and Baverages Industry of Company Listedat Indonesian Stock Exchange Period 2014-2019
Authors:   Universitas Krisnadwipayana, Campus Unkris Jatiwaringin PO BOX 7774/Jat CM Jakarta 13077, Indonesia, Silitonga Eddy Sanusi
Published: March 2022

Market confidence in a company is determined by the size of the company's value. This trust is not only in the current financial performance but includes the company's prospects in the future. Reilly & Brown (2011) said that among the methods that can be used to determine firm value is by comparing stock prices to relevant variables that affect the stock value such as price to book value (PBV). The price to book value (PBV) is the comparison between the market price per share and the book value per share or the comparison between the market value (market price) and its book value (original value). Based on previous research, there are several factors that can affect firm value, including: funding decisions, dividend policy, investment decisions, CSR, company growth, and company size. Some of these factors have an inconsistent relationship and influence on firm value. This study aims to determine the effect of DER and CR on ROE and PBV in the Food and Beverages industry sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2014-2019. The company that became the population in this study were 32 with a sample of 12 companies determined by purposive sampling method. Research data processing and hypothesis testing using path analysis techniques with SPSS version 22 application tools. The results of this study indicate that, simultaneously or partially DER and CR have a positive and significant effect on ROE, DER and CR simultaneously have a negative and significant effect on PBV, but partially DER and CR have a negative and insignificant effect on PBV. ROE has a positive and significant effect on PBV, and ROE is proven to be an intervening variable or a mediating variable for the effect of DER and CR on PBV.
Stability and Boundedness Analysis of Lotka-Volterra Prey-Predator Model with Prey Refuge and Predator Cannibalism
Authors: OLUTIMO Akinwale Lewis , AKINMOLADUN Olusegun Mayowa , OMOKO OMOKO
Published: March 2022

Abstract

In this paper, a prey-predator system incorporating prey refuge and predator cannibalism is studied. The stability and ultimate boundedness of the analyzed state parameters (y_1,y_2) defining the system are obtained using the Lyapunov’s second or direct method. We construct a suitable complete Lyapunov function for the nonlinear system and demonstrate its efficacy. The method is built upon applying various theoretical Lyapunov functions. By constructing a Lyapunov function which possesses a functional relationship to the the original model system, we give sufficient conditions which ensure the stability and ultimate boundedness of the state parameters describing the nonlinear prey-predator system. We give a numeric example to illustrate the result obtained.

JEL classification numbers: 34C27, 34D23, 34C25.
Keywords: Prey-predator system, Prey refuge, Predator cannibalism, Stability, Boundedness, Lyapunov’s method.
Changing in Dental Setting and Postural Analysis -A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Radiology, Ordine Mauriziano Hospital, Palandri Sergio
Published: March 2022

Background: Dental structure and posture is now well known to be closely linked to each other. This work is not intended to be the definitive proof of this link, but rather the exposure of a case that presents the particularity of an absolute procedural asepsis as the operator was not aware of the change in the dental setting of the subject examined.
Clinical, Biological, Scannographic and Prognosis Characteristics of Severe Covid-19 According To the Extent of Lung Lesions on Chest CT Scan
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Ramanandafy Herveat
Published: March 2022

Introduction: COVID-19 caused by SARSCov-2 could be serious and fatal. The objective was to determine the correlation of clinical, biological, CT and prognosis of severe COVID-19 according to the extent of lung lesions on the chest CT scan. Patients and method: This is a retrospective analytical study carried out in the department of pneumology University Hospital of the Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar for a three-month period from March to May 2021. Results: 78 severe COVID-19 cases met the inclusion criteria, for an incidence of 66.7%. The mean age of our patients was 52.81 ± 16.64 years. Age did not differ for the three CT extension groups (p = 0.60). Male gender, dyspnea, C-Reactive protein elevation correlated with the extent of lung damage (p <0.05). On CT scan, the ground glass image and bilateral involvement were also associated with CT extension of lung lesions (p = 0.03, p = 0.04). The prognosis in terms of mortality was worse in severe COVID-19 patients with disease greater than 26%. The overall death was 6.41%. Conclusion: Factors such as male gender, dyspnea, C-reactive protein, frosted glass and bilateral images of severe COVID-19 patients were correlated with the CT extent of lung lesions. Their understandings would make it possible to predict the unfavorable evolution of these lesions on a CT scan, thus reducing mortality
Patient satisfaction with nursing care quality in affiliated hospitals of an educational institution
Authors: Claro Queenne Kimverlee C.
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study is to assess the patient satisfaction towards nursing care in a private and public hospitals affiliated to an educational institution in Santiago City. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used in the study.  The analytical sample was composed of 210 participants from the two hospitals. Data were collected using the Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care Quality Questionaire with a total of 19 items and designed to record the demographic information of the participants. The results of the study on the level of satisfaction with nursing care quality of the hospitals indicated very satisfied (M=3.53, SD=0.85). There were significant differences on age, marital status and educational attainment but no significant difference on gender. Also, There were no significant difference on patients satisfaction with nursing care quality across the combined same wards of the private and public hospitals. But then, there was a significant difference on patients satisafaction with nursing care quality on private from public hospital wards.
Challenges of adopting entrepreneurship education as a strategic approach to unemployed-youth in South Africa
Authors: Ngcobo Sanele , Khumalo Njabulo
Published: March 2022

Due to the level of unemployment rate in South African among the young, the paper seeks to assess the adoption of entrepreneurship education as a strategic approach to curb youth unemployment within a District Municipality public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal South Afrrica. The target population was 489 principals from high schools within the within the District Municipality. A mixed methods approach was used and a questionnaire was constructed and administered to participants via online platform. Also, an online one on one interviews were conducted with principals. All data was analysed using SPSS version 25 that generate data into table and bar graphs. The paper revealed that they are many challenges with the adoption of entrepreneurship and these challenges include financial challenge, lack of entrepreneurship education in public schools and lack of support. Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA), National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and National Empowerment Fund (NEF) should run more awareness campaigns on media platforms used by students and the youth to promote entrepreneurship.
About Engagement ("Sponsalia"). From "Jus Romanum" to "Jus Civile" of Romania
Authors: Mititelu Cătălina
Published: March 2022

So far, in the Romanian specialized literature, we notice few and inconsistent papers on engagement, hence the precariousness of the studies on the legal status of the two forms of engagement, civil and religious. Therefore, in the pages of our paper we have chosen to present this legal institution both in terms of the legislation and the doctrine of (Old and New) Roman Law, and of "Jus civile" (civil law) and "Jus nomocanonicum" (ecclesiastical law), i.e., The (Byzantine) state law, whose Collections of Laws reserved a special place not only to the institution of civil engagement, but also to the religious one. This approach to our first-hand documentary research in both laws (utriusque juris), i.e., civil and religious, has given us the opportunity to give some considerations and make pertinent assessments regarding some Latin and Greek legislative texts, out of the desire to provide readers with a reference study on both forms of engagement, i.e., civil and religious.
Technology and Sexual Health: A discussion on e-Health tools for the promotion of sexual and reproductive care
Authors: Pieramico Sonia
Published: March 2022

Along the present discussion we debate the implementation of e-Health in context of sexual health using information on various recent digital tools. Considering the information collected, there are various challenges that come with such new technologies, but accessibility, low costs and several positive outcomes seem to count for the further development and integration of e-Health in sexual health care. Furthermore, promoting a safe and positive sex life among various populations, even the ones harder to access, may promote gender equality, socioeconomic disparities and literacy on sexuality.
The layered structure of the clause in English and Arabic ditransitive verbs: A Role and Reference Grammar Perspective
Authors: Noori Hatem Sara , Al-Utbi Mahdi I. Kareem
Published: March 2022

This paper presents the syntactic dimension of ditransitive verbs in terms of the universal theory of Role and Reference Grammar (RRG). This theory is syntactic in nature, but it also covers the semantic as well as the pragmatic aspects of any linguistic phenomenon. It assumes a universal framework through which syntactic constructions can be analyzed. However, the morphological structure that each language enjoys renders the universal treatment more complicated and can question the universal nature of such a theory. In this paper, an attempt is made to check if the universal tenet of the theory is maintained over two typologically different languages: English and Arabic in respect of the way that double-object constructions (DOCs) are represented in the theory. A limitation is made to answer these questions: does the rich morphological nature of Arabic affect the universality of RRG in so far as Layered Structure of the Clause (LSC) is concerned? and; where and how does the information about tense is represented in both languages? The results show that this theory is indeed universal when it deals with a syntactic phenomenon like DOCs and that a separate projection is dedicated to represent some related information about the clause and this is concluded from the analysis of the selected data.
Behavioral Problems and ICTs: Research and analysis in schools in Athens
Authors: Doulou Aikaterini , Drigas Athanasios
Published: March 2022

Behavior is a relative concept that is evaluated, analyzed, and interpreted based on subjective and social factors. Therefore, it is very likely that different people may characterize the same behavior as normal, desirable, problematic, or undesirable. According to international research, behavioral problems in childhood are the most common forms of dysfunction in interpersonal and social relationships and hinder severely a child's ability to adapt to all levels of education. This paper investigates the behavioral problems that occur in the classroom and the role of ICT in controlling them. It aims to define what problematic behavior is, and what its causes are; to document its impact on the learning process and on the interpersonal relationships of students; and finally, to describe the role that the teacher assumes to prevent, to limit and intervene vigorously, in order to help the students solve their problems.
Breathing, Attention & Consciousness in Sync: The role of Breathing Training, Metacognition & Virtual Reality
Authors: Mitsea Eleni , Drigas Athanasios , Skianis Charalampos
Published: March 2022

The purpose of the current review study is to shed light on the relationship between respiration and attention. Specifically, we examined whether and how respiration can provoke alterations in attentional states. Secondly, we investigated the benefits of breath-control training techniques in attention. Furthermore, we explored the effectiveness of virtual reality breathing training in improving respiration along with attention. Finally, we discussed the role of metacognition in the conscious synchronization of respiration with attention. It was revealed that every time respiration loses stability, attention fluctuates. Every time respiration is stabilized, attention finds steadiness. The results confirmed that respiration, attention, and as a result consciousness are characterized by bidirectional synchronization since their systems present coupling functions and dynamical interactions. It was also confirmed that breath control practices guarantee instant as well as long-lasting attentional improvements regulating all those mechanisms that strengthen mental alertness firing either the pathways of relaxation or excitation. Conscious-breath training is a practice of mindful metacognition that supports the coupling of attention with respiration. Metacognition in breathing utilizes respiration to improve attention but at the same time attention is used as a tool to consciously control breathing. Finally, breathing control training in virtual reality not only improves attention along with respiration but may finetune internal and external attention. This study concludes that breathing and attention are two ‘giant’ mechanisms that go hand-in-hand and carry on their ‘shoulders’ the whole cognition. Training conscious breathing via advanced technologies should be incorporated into the dialogue of education as methods for brain rewiring assuring better inclusion and academic achievement, especially for those with disabilities.
Social perception on the image of the civil servant and his duties
Authors: Rus Mihaela , Tasențe Tănase , Sandu Mihaela Luminita , Viju Vasile-Daniel
Published: March 2022

The status of civil servants both in Romania and in other countries is of great practical interest, but also of a theoretical interest, because for the fulfillment of obligations and rights, this depends to a large extent on respect for human rights in the relationship between administration and citizen.  In a society, where many of its component parts are always in a form of transformation, it is unfair to consider that, and the administrative system does not take part in this process, on the contrary, we can say that, as many other components, for a whole, a slowing down of activity until its disappearance, or simply its non-existence, would be the first steps toward a collapse of society.  With the implementation of new reforms in the public sector, the problem arises of increasing public confidence in the civil service in total and in its representatives - civil servants - in particular, this calls for ethical education measures for both existing and future officials.

From the very beginning, future civil servants have the need to form and maintain a positive image as representatives of the state apparatus.
Does the activity of passenger transport have growth potential for the sustainable development of Constanta County?
Authors: Stan Mari-Isabella
Published: March 2022

Transport is a vital sector with a major impact on social and environmental well-being, both in cities and in rural areas. The sustainable development of urban and rural communities depends mainly on the dynamics of the economic activity, transport having a special importance for the local economy, without which human activities would be impossible to organize and carry out. On the one hand, the companies need transport in order to produce and deliver their goods and services, and on the other hand, people need transport in order to get to work, for getting supplies, for education, tourism, recreation, and leisure and other daily activities. Considering these multiple perspectives, we have considered it appropriate to analyze the activity of the companies whose object of activity is passenger land transport at the level of Constanta County based on representative economic and financial indicators, exploring the possible determining factors which influence this sector in the context of the interest for the sustainable development of Constanta County.
China’s Investment in the Czech Republic: Much ado About Nothing?
Authors: Karásková Ivana
Published: March 2022

China is a relative newcomer to Central Europe and as such could not utilize previously established links or knowledge of local languages or the political and economic environment. However, it has been using a variety of tools in order to increase its visibility and establish its positive image; including foreign direct investment (FDI). This article provides a brief assessment of China’s recent political and economic performance in the Czech Republic and debates the opportunities and challenges the Czech experience with China provides to other Asian (mostly Japanese and South Korean) investors.
Japan’s Asian Competitors in Visegrád Countries
Authors: Bonji Ohara
Published: March 2022

In this paper, I would like to review the economic activities of China and Korea based on their respective strategies and discuss the future economic activities of Japan, China and Korea in Visegrád countries.. China is expected to increase its investment to strengthen its economic ties with Visegrád countries. In view of the Japanese government’s cooperative posture with the U.S., some Japanese private companies have begun to restructure their supply chains, and Visegrád countries are likely to be attractive to them as important nodes in new supply chains. This is a time when Japan’s economic activities in Visegrád countries may expand. This will lead to a situation where Japan, China, and the ROK are all planning to develop their economic activities in the Visegrád countries.
Cotton Leaf Disease Prediction Using Transfer Learning
Authors: Nachankar Abhishek P. , Ganvir Achal Radheshyam , Yesambare Shweta Raviji , Fule Tanuja Namdeo , Surjuse Sneha Diwakar , Rangari Pradunya Rajendra
Published: March 2022

Cotton is one of the financially significant agricultural items in India, but it is exposed to different constraints in the leaf area. Mostly, these constraints are identified as diseases that are hard to detect with bare eyes. This study focused to develop a model to boost the detection of cotton leaf disease and pests using the deep learning technique. Basically here we did comparative study of own defined convolution neural network architecture and popular state of art CNN architecture. This study centered to foster a model to classify diseased and fresh Cotton plant and leaf using Deep Learning techniques.. For this exploration, almost 2400 examples (600 pictures in each class) were gotten to for the purpose of preparing. This created model is carried out utilizing python form 3.7.3 and the model is prepared on the profound learning bundle called Keras, TensorFlow supported, and Jupyter which are utilized as the formative climate. This model accomplished 96.4% accuracy of recognizing diseased and fresh cotton plant and leaf using transfer learning techniques.
AN INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION PROCESS USING DECISION TREE
Authors: Thejasree V. , Niharika P. , Thirunavukkarasu M.
Published: March 2022

An industry or a business or a firm requires quality personnel for accomplishment of objectives framed by them in order to survive in this competitive era. They all are in the beginning of fourth industrial revolution. To remain competitive in this digital world all search for bright, potential and dynamic employees. Organizations with an effective recruitment strategy will be able to employ suitable individual in order to manage the digital world and developing business environment. So, the recruitment strategy is the prime factor for every organization in hiring skilled employees who could be more efficient and effective in accomplishing the job objectives. The recruitment strategy as it is a major function of organization apparently takes help of data analysis for decision making process. The data analysis is known as “Artificial Intelligence” which plays a crucial role in recruitment decision. Artificial intelligence in a most basic terminology and is a human develop intelligent machines. AI will work and react like human and its ultimate goal is to facilitate computers to carry out the work as normally done by people. AI leads with an incredible speed and accuracy. The major objective of this paper is to study how Artificial Intelligence influences the recruitment strategy.
Assessment of quality of life in patients with Lyme arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Vasylivna Yuskevych Valentyna , Zhulkevych Igor Valentynovych , Stepanivna Makhovska Oleksandra , Ivanivna Smiyan Svitlana
Published: March 2022

Objectives

Patients’ quality of life is one of the key concepts of modern medicine, which characterizes the role of physical and mental functioning in the course of the disease. This article presents a stratification of factors influencing the quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lyme arthritis (LA).

Material and methods

Ninety patients with RA were included in this study among them n = 44 (48.89%) also with LA diagnosis and n = 46 (51.11%) with RA. All studied patients were examined and questioned according to the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index and the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) to assess their quality of life. The disease activity score with examination of 28 joints was used to assess the activity of the disease. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the most significant factors influencing patients’ quality of life.

Results

Patients who agreed to participate in the study had high and moderate disease activity; however, patients with LA showed significantly higher baseline data on the intensity of the inflammatory process. According to the analysis of the questionnaire responses, a significantly reduced physical activity of both groups was revealed, but patients with LA had significantly worse BP (p = 0.002), GH (p = 0.006), and Mental Component Summary scales (p = 0.001). The greatest relationship between disease activity and quality of life by Physical Component Summary according to SF-36 (r = –0.80) was found in patients with LA and (r = –0.72) – with RA.

Conclusions

The presence of Borrelia burgdorferi in patients with arthritis not only significantly reduced the motor activity of patients, but also complicated the mental adaptation to their own disease. Factors that affect the quality of life – the activity and duration of the disease in patients of both cohorts, and age and total number of affected joints – for patients with RA.
HISTOPATOLOGIA DO DESCOLAMENTO DE RETINA
Authors: Barbosa Caio Phillipe Moreira de Bulhoes , Patriota Bruna Larissa Raposo
Published: March 2022

Introdução: A retina é um tecido especializado, de organização laminar, ou seja, é formada por várias camadas de células. Ela se divide em duas camadas básicas: A retina neural que é a camada interna com fotorreceptores (cones e bastonetes), e o epitélio pigmentado da retina, camada externa de células cúbicas que repousa sobre a corióide. A condição denominada descolamento de retina ocorre quando o espaço entre essas duas camadas se expande causando a separação da retina neural do epitélio pigmentar, que continua aderido na corióide. Objetivo: Conceituar, com base em sua histopatologia, os diferentes tipos de descolamento de retina e seus fatores de risco associados. Material e métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica realizada através das bases de dados Scielo e Pubmed, com estratégia de busca “Retinal Detachment AND Vitreous Detachment” e seus respectivos em português, publicados entre o ano de 2007 até 2022. Foram encontrados 10 artigos, dos quais 4 foram selecionados para revisão, levando em conta as palavras-chave relacionadas a busca. Adicionaram-se, também, informações do livro “Histologia - Texto e Atlas - 6ª Ed. 2012” ao estudo. Resultados: O colapso do humor vítreo é um processo que acontece normalmente com a idade e causa a formação de um espaço de separação entre a membrana hialóide posterior e a retina, denominada descolamento do hialóide posterior, se a mesma não se separar livremente da membrana limitadora interna da retina, o vítreo exercerá tração sobre ela e a mesma por sua vez será rompida. Nisso o vítreo se infiltra através do rasgo e a retina neural é separada do epitélio pigmentar, caracterizando um descolamento de retina regmatógeno, ou seja, com ruptura. O descolamento de retina também pode ser não regmatógeno, sem ruptura da retina, geralmente é secundário à tumores e processos inflamatórios. Conclusão: A literatura indica que os fatores de risco incluem: Retinopatia diabética proliferativa, Miopia extrema, e paciente com histórico de cirurgia ocular ou lesões oculares graves. Além disso, o envelhecimento é apontado como principal fator de risco para o descolamento de retina, devido à mudança na composição química do humor vítreo nessa fase.
ASSOCIAÇÃO DA GASTRITE CRÔNICA COM HELICOBACTER PYLORI
Authors: Salem Mahala , Hajar Richam Gaze
Published: March 2022

Introdução: A gastrite crônica é principalmente causada pelo hipercloridrismo no piloro por infecção pelo Helicobacter pylori. Essa bactéria é um bacilo flagelado espiralado que se localiza sobre o epitélio da área antro-piloro. Nessa região, altera a fisiologia local e inibe o feedback negativo, inativando as células D e induzindo a hipercloridria. A virulência do H. pilory é baseada em 4 fundamentos: Flagelos: mobilidade no muco; Urease: eleva o pH gástrico; Adesinas: aderência às células foveolares (glândulas gástricas) – presente na biópsia e fator determinante para o diagnóstico e Toxinas: CagA (úlcera e câncer associado – metaplasia intestinal). Objetivos: O presente estudo visa verificar os fatores associados com o diagnóstico de gastrite crônica e a presença do H. pylori e demonstrar a importância da prevenção e tratamento da doença. Material e métodos: Este trabalho trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica, que visa demonstração de características sobre manifestação clínica da gastrite associada ao H. pylori baseada em estudos passados. Para a realização do estudo, foram utilizados livros e artigos encontrados em sites acadêmicos como Google acadêmico e Scielo. Resultado: O Helicobacter pylori causa gastrite ao estimular a produção de citocinas pró-inflamatórias e destruir diretamente as células epiteliais. A gastrite é dividida em duas categorias, aguda e crônica, ambas com diferentes graus de descamação da superfície epitelial gástrica e diferentes graus de infiltração inflamatória. Na fase aguda, pode haver casos leves sem grandes alterações inflamatórias, enquanto em casos mais graves a inflamação pode ter sangramento adicional ou mesmo erosões da mucosa. A inflamação crônica da mucosa causada pelo Helicobacter pylori reduz a secreção ácida, levando à hipoacidez, além de reduzir a secreção de pepsina, contribuindo na proliferação bacteriana e na persistência da doença, aumentando o risco de mutações genômicas. Conclusão: A gastrite é uma patologia caracterizada por alterações histológicas na mucosa gástrica, na qual se observa infiltração de células inflamatórias. É a lesão mais comum que acomete o estômago. Pode-se concluir que múltiplas etiologias interagem para o aparecimento da gastrite crônica. Em palavras derradeiras, deve-se manter uma nutrição adequada ao longo da vida como método profilático contra o aparecimento de gastrite e o Helicobacter pylori.
A MULTICAUSALIDADE EMBRIONÁRIA QUE LEVA A FORMAÇÃO DO RIM EM FERRADURA
Authors: Piccoli Maria Victória Ferreira , Bucharles Anna Carolina Flumignan , Bridi Caique de Souza
Published: March 2022

Introdução: O rim em ferradura é uma doença congênita que consiste em uma má formação que geralmente ocorre entre os polos inferiores dos rins, os quais se fundem anormalmente durante o desenvolvimento embrionário, ocasionando problemas à medida que os rins ascendem da pélvis. As complicações geradas pela enfermidade podem ser devido a anomalias de suprimento vascular, posição e rotação renal. Objetivo: Analisar os aspectos embriológicos que afetam uma normal formação renal, resultando no fenômeno de fusão dos rins levando a formação do rim em ferradura e suas principais características. Material e métodos: A metodologia consistiu em uma revisão literária de artigos escritos em inglês e português publicados na base de dados “Pubmed” e “SciElo” no período entre 2013 e 2022. Resultados: Com base nos artigos apurados, foram expostos como essa anomalia de fusão congênita é a mais frequente do trato urinário, ocorrendo entre a quarta e a sexta semana do desenvolvimento fetal. Entre as teorias relacionadas à embriogênese que levam a essa má formação, uma refere-se ao momento em que os rins estão na pelve e, bem próximos um ao outro, se fundem, formando um rim em ferradura com istmo fibroso, o qual bloqueia a passagem dos rins na altura da artéria mesentérica inferior impedindo que os rins ascendam até a vértebra lombar. Outra diz respeito ao fenômeno em pauta ocorrer devido à migração anormal de células nefrogênicas posteriores, as quais são responsáveis pela formação de um istmo parenquimatoso. Ainda, ressalta-se uma maior incidência no caso de aneuploidias cromossômicas como a Síndrome de Turner, de Edwards, as Trissomias do 13, 18 e 21. Conclusão: A partir dessa verificação literária, observou-se a multicausalidade dessa má formação renal, a qual é responsável por um amplo espectro de condições urológicas congênitas, com ênfase na embrionária.
Ukraine-Krieg schockt alle
Authors: Biehl Bernd , Holst Jens , Lenders Dirk , Mende Jan , Varnholt Hendrik
Published: March 2022

Der russische Überfall auf die Ukraine hinterlässt auch in der Ernährungsbranche emotionale und wirtschaftliche Spuren.
„Dual Quality“ erwischt den LEH kalt
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: March 2022

Ab Ende Mai sind unterschiedliche Rezepturen für ein- und dasselbe (Eigen-)Markenprodukt in der EU verboten. Teile des Handels haben noch kein Problembewusstsein.
„Klimaneutrales Produkt“ ist unzulässig
Authors: Bender Hanno , Stockburger Manfred
Published: March 2022

Ein weiteres Gericht bestätigt die Rechtsauffassung der Wettbewerbszentrale, wonach der Begriff „Klimaneutral“ in der kommerziellen Kommunikation in der Regel erläuterungsbedürftig ist.
„Die Unsicherheit wird größer“
Authors: Shinde Sonia
Published: March 2022

ifo-Konjunkturchef Timo Wollmershäuser gibt Auskunft über den Ukraine-Krieg als Inflationstreiber, die Corona-Kosten und warum er trotzdem Grund für Optimismus sieht.
Zurück ins Getümmel
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: March 2022

Die Convenience-Stores sind wieder da. Nach zwei Jahren Corona-Krise profitieren sie von gelockerten Maßnahmen, wachsenden Pendlerströmen und steigendem Unterwegsverzehr. Nun sollen sich neue Konzepte auszahlen, die Händler in der Krise entwickelt haben. Mathias Himberg
Appalaches Nature setzt auf Marke
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: March 2022

Noch wird der deutsche Markt für Ahornsirup von Private Label beherrscht. Das franco-kanadische Unternehmen Appalaches Nature sieht darin eine gute Basis, eine Premiummarke aufzubauen.
Bestenfalls Gleichbehandlung beim Gehalt
Authors: Biester Silke
Published: March 2022

In keinem Bereich verdienen Frauen mehr als Männer. Das zeigt eine Analyse von Führungs- und Expertenpositionen der Ernährungsindustrie von Rau Consultants für die LZ.
BIM – Ansätze für den Leitungsnetzbetrieb
Authors: Böge Mike , Lorenz Silke
Published: March 2022

Mit zunehmender Digitalisierung gewinnt auch das Building Information Modeling (BIM) für die Wasserwirtschaft weiter an Bedeutung, verspricht doch diese neue Methodik zahlreiche Vorteile für die Planung, über die Ausführung hinaus bis hin zum Netzbetrieb mit anschließendem Rückbau oder Neuplanung der Rohrleitungen. Einige Hürden sind dabei noch zu nehmen.