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Patronage and Traditional Culture in the Early 20th Century
Authors: Oriol Carme
Published: October 2020

In the 1920s, the industrialist and humanist Rafael Patxot i Jubert (1872-1964) promoted and sponsored four cultural patronage projects on Catalan folklore. These were the Obra del Cançoner Popular de Catalunya, the Masia Catalana, the Llegendari Popular Català, and the Refranyer català. The aim of the projects was to collect large corpora of materials to showcase the vast wealth of traditional Catalan culture. In this chapter, the author studies the third of these projects, the Llegendari Popular Català (a collection of folk Catalan legends), by analyzing the importance of this private initiative, the competitions held to promote the collection, and the results achieved by the project. The author also evaluate the importance of one award-winning legend collection from the first competition – that presented by the modernist architect Cèsar Martinell.
Catalan Identity in the 20th Century Novel
Authors: Vidal Adolf Piquer
Published: October 2020

The 20th century is definitely the consolidation of Catalan literary movements in which Catalan identity plays a fundamental role. Modernism and avant-garde movements prompted a renewal of literary genres. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) was a point of conflict that led to the exile of most writers in Catalan. However, they continued publishing their works in Catalan. That´s the case of La Plaça del Diamant by Mercé Rodoreda and Cròniques de la veritat oculta by Pere Calders. That process of exile came to an end between 1962 to 1975 (death of Franco). Terenci Moix, Montserrat Roig, and others belonged to a generation called “generació literària dels setanta.” Most of them were born in Spanish postwar, educated in Francoism, concerned to recover the Catalan national identity, democratic politics, and social liberation of women and gay people.
Blockchain With IoT and AI
Authors: Singh Pushpa , Singh Narendra
Published: October 2020

Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are remarkable emerging technologies in the coming few decades. Blockchain technology makes the application more secure and transparent, AI offers analyses the application, and IoT makes the application connected, flexible, and efficient. This paper studies the literature, formulates the research question, and summarizes the contribution of blockchain application, particularly targeting AI and IoT in agriculture and healthcare sectors. This study reveals that 20% of papers are available in agriculture and 14% available in healthcare that integrates blockchain with IoT and AI. Furthermore, the objective of the paper is to study the role of blockchain with IoT and AI in agriculture and healthcare systems in light of the literature review. The integration of blockchain with IoT and AI are playing important roles in agriculture and healthcare fields to manage food supply chains, drug supply chains, traceability of products, smart contracts, monitoring the products, connected, and intelligent prediction.
Resilience Strategy Optimization for Large Aircraft Supply Chain Based on Probabilistic Language QFD
Authors: Luo Ya , Zhu Jian-jun
Published: October 2020

This paper proposes an optimization model of supply chain resilience strategy for large passenger aircraft. A quality function deployment (QFD) framework is conducted to analyze the resilience of the large passenger aircraft supply chain, and the key parameters are characterized based on the probabilistic linguistic term. Then based on the output of the QFD framework an optimization model of the resilience strategy considering the stochastic disturbance faced by the supply chain is constructed. Taking the supply chain for large aircraft cockpit control display module as an example to illustrate the application steps and feasibility of the model, the results demonstrate that change of supply chain management responsibilities, implementing hierarchical management of suppliers, seeking coordinated implementation of inventory management mode, and improving the pre-risk identification system, play prominent roles in enhancing supply chain resilience, and the combination of different strategies can indeed enhance the supply chain resilience under the budget constraint.
A Cloud-Assisted Proxy Re-Encryption Scheme for Efficient Data Sharing Across IoT Systems
Authors: Muthukumaran V.  , Ezhilmaran D.
Published: October 2020

In recent years, the growth of IoT applications is rapid in nature and widespread across several domains. This tremendous growth of IoT applications leads to various security and privacy concerns. The existing security algorithms fail to provide improved security features across IoT devices due to its resource constrained nature (inability to handle a huge amount of data). In this context, the authors propose a cloud-assisted proxy re-encryption scheme for efficient data sharing across IoT systems. The proposed approach solves the root extraction problem using near-ring. This improves the security measures of the system. The security analysis of the proposed approach states that it provides improved security with lesser computational overheads.
Physicians’ attitudes regarding the disclosure of medical errors: A qualitative study
Authors: Mendonca Vitor S. , Schmidt Maria Luisa S.
Published: October 2020

The experiences of physicians’ errors could affect their professional practice. The aim of study was to explore physicians’ experiences of medical errors and its consequences. This was a qualitative study in which ten Brazilian physicians were selected through purposive sampling. The data were collected via semistructured interviews and analyzed through principles derived of the phenomenological method. The interview topics were around how the error occurred in their practice, its process of disclosure and consequences of medical errors. Excessive workload and difficulty communicating among physicians are some of the factors that may increase the likelihood of medical error. Not looking for help after the error was a common attitude. This may be related to the difficulty for some physicians to acquire new practices after the error, even though physicians have shown that experiencing a medical error situation has a negative impact in their lives. To disclose training and institutional practices which contribute to the dissemination of conduct favorable to the improvement of medical practice.
A PENDAMPINGAN PENCEGAHAN PENYEBARAN COVID - 19 DI DESA ERRABU KECAMATAN BLUTO KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Laylatul Hasanah  , Sri Sumarni  , Eko Mulyadi
Published: October 2020

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan lebih kepada masyarakat tentang resiko dan bahaya apabila tertular oleh virus covid 19, covid 19 menjadi penyakit yang sangat menakutkan pada saat sekarang hal ini berkaitan dengan cepatnya penularan virus covid 19 yang dapat menyebar tanpa diketahui darimana asalnya, karena berdasarkan penelitian virus ini dapat hidup pada benda mati selama 8 jam sehingga perlu adanya sosialisasi tentang pencegahan penyebaran covid 19. Bentuk pencegahan yang diterapkan selain lockdown suatu wilayah adalah dengan menerapkan protokol kesehatan dalam keseharian seperti selalu menggunakan masker, menjaga jarak minimal 1 meter ketika melakukan interaksi dengan orang lain, mencuci tangan dengan sabun sebelum dan sesudah melakukan kegiatan, membawa handsanitizer apabila bepergian. Kegiatan yang dilakukan dalam pendampingan pencegahan penyebaran covid 19 adalah 1) survei pendahuluan untuk melihat secara langsung masyarakat apakah membutuhkan pendampingan atau tidak 2) sosialisasi dengan Aparat Desa dan Masyarakat 3) Demonstrasi penggunaan masker yang baik dan benar 4) Demonstrasi langkah-langkah mencuci tangan dengan sabun
Study on land use changes, causes and impacts by remote sensing, GIS and Delphi methods in the coastal area of Ca Mau province in 30 years
Authors: Tran Hanh Hong , Tran Anh Van , Le Nghi Thanh ,   Faculty of Geomatics và Land Administration, Hanoi University of Mining và Geology, Vietnam
Published: October 2020

The main aim of this paper is to assess the spatio-temporal changes of land cover/land use, as well as their causes and impacts of the changes in Phu Tan district of Ca Mau province in 30 years from 1989 to 2018. Multi-temporal remote sensing satellite images (Landsat) were collected, and classified using supervised method. After validation and post classification, they are mapped for analysing land use/land cover change analysis in three decades. The accuracies of the land cover/land use maps for three time intervals were all more than 80%. Delphi method consensus analysis of expert opinion was applied in 2 rounds of survey with the consultancy of eight experts. Overall, the results show that over the last 30 years, the areas of cultivated plants and water bodies significantly decreased. In contrast, aquaculture ponds, mangrove forest, and residential areas substantially increased. These changes are driven by polical, demographic, socioeconomic and environmental factors. The major impacts include water quality, bussiness and service, and natural ecosystem. The results of this study will contribute to providing a panoramic view of the design of economic, social and environmental policies to ensure sustainable development at the district level.
Título en español.
Authors: M. A. Lugo-López  , G. Samuels  , F. Méndez
Published: October 2020

Se obtuvieron datos de 41 experimentos de campo dispersos por toda la Isla. Del grupo de variedades probadas, se seleccionaron 20 para la evaluación de su producción relativa de sacarosa al tiempo de la recolección. Los datos se agruparon de acuerdo con tres zonas climáticas amplias, a saber: Húmeda, subhúmeda y semiárida. Se observó que algunas variedades produjeron mejores rendimientos en una zona que en otra, pero en términos generales no se registraron diferencias significativas en la producción media de sacarosa de la mayoría de las variedades debido a la zona. Las variedades P.R. 908, 907, 902 y 905; M. 336 y 28; y C.A. 38-102 y 38-74 produjeron los más altos rendimientos de sacarosa. La superioridad en este respecto de las variedades M. 336 y 28 y P.R. 907, 902 y 905 ya ha sido definitivamente corroborada. Otras variedades prometedoras requieren aún más experimentación antes de poder evaluarlas definitivamente. La mayoría de estas variedades producen mayores rendimientos totales de azúcar que las variedades comerciales más extensamente cultivadas en la Isla, como las P.O.J. 2878 y B.H. 10-12, las cuales ocupan más del 80 porciento del área total dedicada al cultivo de la caña de azúcar. Se señala la importancia de las variaciones del clima en el contenido de sacarosa de las variedades.
Título en español.
Authors: M. A. Lugo-López  , G. Samuels  , R. Grant
Published: October 2020

Se presentan aquí datos sobre el efecto de aplicaciones de 2,4-D y "maleic hydrazide" a intervalos previos a la recolección de la caña. Se establecieron experimentos de campo en Río Piedras, al norte de Puerto Rico, y en la Colonia Río Grande, entre Caguas y Gurabo, en la zona este-central de la Isla. Se estudiaron las fluctuaciones en Brix, polarización, pureza y sacarosa durante períodos de 46 y 72 días, respectivamente. No se registraron diferencias significativas debido al efecto de los tratamientos, entre los valores promedio de sacarosa, en ninguna de las dos localidades. Se observaron variaciones muy marcadas en ambas localidades debidas a la época de corte de las muestras.
Título en español.
Authors: Pablo Landrau, Jr.  , George Samuels  , P. Rodríguez
Published: October 2020

A continuación, se informan los efectos de los abonos y la cal sobre el rendimiento y contenido de proteína del Kudzu tropical, según se observaron en los experimentos que se detallan en el presente trabajo. 1. En un experimento, llevado a cabo en invernadero (green-house), los rendimientos del kudzu aumentaron, según se subió el pH en los terrenos encalados, resultando el mayor rendimiento en los terrenos con un pH de 7.5. 2. El nitrógeno y el fósforo produjeron resultados significativos en el rendimiento del forraje verde del kudzu, en un experimento con abonos en suelo Río Piedras arcilloso. Sin embargo, no se observó aumento alguno en los rendimientos en el mismo suelo, cuando se aplicaron abonos potásicos. 3. Las aplicaciones de cal aumentaron los rendimientos del primer corte de Kudzu sólo en un experimento combinado de aplicaciones de abonos y cal llevado a cabo en un suelo Fajardo pesado, plástico y arcilloso. El nitrógeno también fué de valor significativo para aumentar el rendimiento del forraje y su contenido de proteína, en cuanto al primer corte únicamente. Los cortes segundo y tercero no tuvieron aumentos en el rendimiento del forraje, ni en su contenido de proteína, que pudieran atribuirse a la aplicación de abono alguno o de la cal. 4. En Corozal, en un suelo y ácido arcilla Lares, el Kudzu no respondió a las aplicaciones de nitrógeno, fósforo y potasa. Reaccionó favorablemente, en cuanto al contenido de proteína, cuando se le aplicó cal al mismo suelo, pero sólo en los cortes segundo y tercero. 5. La aplicación de nitrógeno y cal a los terrenos muy ácidos y pobres, con un pH de menos de 5, ayuda a establecer buenas siembras de Kudzu. 6. Los compuestos de boro y el óxido de magnesio, usados como elementos menores en el abonamiento del Kudzu, no demostraron surtir efectos que pudieran reflejarse sobre los rendimientos y contenido de proteína del Kudzu.
Título en español.
Authors: Rafael Santini, Jr.
Published: October 2020

(1) La substancia responsable de las discrepancias encontradas en la determinación de azúcares reductoras y azúcares totales por el método de Lane-Eynon es el ácido ascórbico. Si se corrige para el ácido ascórbico, usando el factor 0.686, la discrepancia desaparece y el método de Lane- Eynon es aplicable. (2) Para conseguir el contenido de azúcares en el jugo de acerola, lo único que hay que determinar son los azúcares reductores corregidos, ya que se ha probado experimental y estadísticamente que no hay ninguna diferencia significativa entre azúcares reductores corregidos y azúcares totales corregidos. (3) El contenido de azúcares en el jugo de acerola almacenado a 45°F y a temperatura de salón no varía después de 1 año. (4) Cuando el jugo de acerola se almacena a 45°F la cantidad del ácido ascórbico disminuye con menos prontitud que cuando se almacena a temperatura de salón. Sin embargo la temperatura no afecta significativamente el contenido de azúcares en el jugo.
Título en español.
Authors: George N. Wolcott
Published: October 2020

El trips del laurel, Gynaikothrips ficorum (Marchal), puede controlarse por medio de aspersiones de Aldrín o Dieldrin al 0.25 por ciento, una vez al mes. Otra alternativa sería substituir el laurel de la India, Ficus nitida Thumb., árbol hospedero preferido por el trips, por otros similares de la especie Ficus, los cuales han demostrado ser inmunes a los ataques de este tisanóptero.
Doğum Beklentileri ve Deneyimleri Ölçeği’nin Türkçe Formunun Geçerlilik Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: MUSLU Ayşegül , YANIKKEREM Emre
Published: October 2020

Giriş: Kadınların doğum memnuniyetlerinin arttırılmasında doğum beklentilerinin ve deneyimlerinin belirlenmesi çok önemlidir. Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Doğum Beklentileri ve Deneyimleri Ölçeği’nin (DBDÖ) Türkçe formunun geçerlik ve güvenilirlik çalışmasının yapılmasıdır. Yöntem: Manisa’da bir hastaneye doğum için gelen, çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden ve araştırma kriterlerine uyan 360 gebe ile yürütülmüştür. Tanglakmankhong tarafından 2008 yılında geliştirilen bu ölçek iki bölümden oluşmaktadır. Birinci bölüm DBDÖ- 1 doğum öncesinde doğuma ilişkin beklentileri değerlendirirken, DBDÖ-2 doğum gerçekleştikten sonra beklentilere ulaşma durumunu değerlendirmektedir. Analizler ölçeğin orjinalinde yapılanlar göz önünde bulundurularak yapılmış, geçerliliğinin sınanmasında dil, içerik ve yapı geçerliliği kullanılmıştır. Doğum öncesi/doğum sonrası beklentilerin uyma ve uymama yüzdeleri hesaplanarak memnuniyeti yüksek derece açıklıyor olması durumu regresyon analizi yapılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bu ölçeğin ikinci bölümü ile doğumla ilgili memnuniyet arasındaki farkın hesaplanmasında bağımlı gruplarda Student T test kullanılmıştır. Güvenilirlik analizi için Cronbach alfa katsayısı hesaplanmıştır. Bulgular: Dil geçerliliği için 10 uzmandan İngilizce ölçek formunu Türkçe’ye çevirmeleri istenmiş ve beş öğretim üyesinin görüşleri doğrultusunda ifadelerin rafine edilmesi yoluna gidilerek içerik geçerliliği yapılmıştır. DBDÖ’nün Cronbach alpha değeri .891 bulunmuştur. Çalışmaya katılan kadınların beklentilerinin %81.7’i karşılanmış, olmasını %32.1 beklemediği durumlar gerçekleşmiştir. Sonuç: Bu araştırmada, DBDÖ’nün Türkçe formu geçerli ve güvenilir bulunmuş, Türk toplumu için uygulanabilir olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ölçek, doğum kliniklerinde kadınların beklentilerini saptamak ve bu beklentilerin karşılanma durumunu incelemek amacıyla kullanılabilir
Does Private Investment Help Improve Natural Resource Utilization Efficiency?
Authors: Li Guoxiang , Feng Suling
Published: October 2020

Using panel data from 30 Chinese provinces (excluding Tibet, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) over the 2006 to 2016 period, this research analyzes the impact of private investment on natural resource utilization efficiency. We find that private investment improves natural resource utilization efficiency both directly and via technological innovation.
Tourism and Unemployment in Hong Kong: Is There Any Interaction?
Authors: Qin Meng , Su Chi Wei , Zhang Shao-Ping
Published: October 2020

This paper investigates the time-varying interaction between tourist arrivals (TA) and unemployment rate (UE) in Hong Kong. We find that TA negatively influence UE, implying that lack of tourism hurts employment prospects. We also document a positive influence on TA from UE, indicating that unemployment stimulates related authorities to promote tourism.
Asociaciones entre clase social e hipoacusia laboral
Authors: Llanos-Redondo Andrés , Mogollon Mabel , Aguilar-Cañas Sandra-Johanna , Bateca-Parada Zaida-Carolina
Published: October 2020

Introducción: la exposición a ruidos forma parte de nuestros hábitos cotidianos, culturales y de ocio. En el entorno de trabajo aparecen diferentes sonidos que pueden ser perjudiciales para los oídos. El presente escrito trata de identificar la influencia que existe entre clase social e hipoacusia laboral en trabajadores de la ciudad de Cúcuta, en edades comprendidas entre los 17 y los 70 años.

Métodos: observacional, analítico y transversal; la población estudiada incluyó trabajadores del sector público y privado del municipio de Cúcuta, a quienes se les realizó un examen audiométrico ocupacional por parte del programa de Fonoaudiología.

Resultados: se encontró que la mayoría de los trabajadores, un 54.05%, pertenece a una clase social baja; el 65% se expone a ruido en el trabajo, el 60% no utiliza elementos de protección personal y el 30% presenta hipoacusia.

Análisis y discusión: hay una asociación significativa entre la actividad laboral y la actividad extra laboral del grupo etario. Predomina el sexo masculino con una representación del 63%. Esto puede explicarse dado el contexto cultural en el que se realizó el estudio.

Conclusiones: en Colombia, existe escasa información sobre la relación entre clase social e hipoacusia laboral. Se debe realizar un análisis de segregación socio-espacial tanto de los hogares como de la enfermedad, para así determinar qué enfermedades se asocian con la actividad laboral.
Factores motivacionales para la práctica de actividad física en adolescentes: revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Herrera Villegas Euclides , Flórez Villamizar Jairo Alberto
Published: October 2020

La motivación es un factor que influye en la conducta humana, siendo estudiada desde diferentes campos científicos. Una de las teorías más utilizadas en la literatura es la autodeterminación, desarrollada por Deci y Ryan, los cuales manifiestan que la conducta se clasifica en 3 grados: motivación intrínseca, extrínseca y desmotivación. En cuanto a lo anterior, los estudios citados en esta revisión literaria, toman como base esta teoría, ya que proporciona una serie de factores que, aplicados a la actividad física, determinan los motivos que lleva a un individuo a realizar dicha actividad. El objetivo de esta revisión bibliográfica es analizar los factores motivacionales para la práctica de actividad física en adolescentes, a través de un análisis en bases de datos como: Scielo, Pubmed, Redalyc, Research, Elsevier, Dialnet, Google Scholar y la Biblioteca Virtual de la Universidad UPTC. Para ello se realizó una revisión documental con un enfoque cualitativo, tomando como referencia 14 estudios. Los resultados arrojaron que el Disfrute, seguido de la competencia, son los factores más relevantes de los adolescentes a la hora de realizar actividad física. Como conclusión final, los individuos y las instituciones encargados de promover la actividad física, pueden tomar la diversión como un estimulante para generar seguidores de estas actividades.
Análise da carreira esportiva das atletas contempladas pela Bolsa Atleta Pódio na ginástica artística feminina
Authors: Oliveira Maria Eloisa de , Vargas Pauline Peixoto Iglesias , Capraro André Mendes
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo buscou analisar os resultados internacionais das atletas de ginástica artística feminina contempladas pelo Programa Federal de incentivo ao esporte, o Bolsa-Atleta, especificamente categoria Pódio. Ao analisar todas as portarias do Bolsa Atleta Pódio, desde o início até o ano de 2018, foram identificadas sete atletas contempladas na modalidade esportiva. Os resultados internacionais das atletas apontam para uma oscilação, assim como a própria categoria de bolsa recebida por elas. Neste sentindo destaca-se que algumas atletas caíram de categoria de bolsa no ano seguinte ao que receberam a Bolsa Atleta Pódio. Nota-se que todas as atletas analisadas receberam outras categorias de bolsas do programa ao longo da carreira esportiva.
Una experiencia gamificada en Educación Física
Authors: Rouissi Abdelkader , García Martínez Salvador , Ferriz Valero Alberto
Published: October 2020

La gamificación consiste en trasladar las características del juego a un contexto educativo-profesional, con la posibilidad de resolver problemas o mejorar el proceso de . En la asignatura de Educación Física la gamificación ha irrumpido como estrategia para dar sentido a los juegos pudiendo mejorar la satisfacción del discente y su nivel de implicación en las sesiones de educación física. Por ello,el presente artículo, persigue alcanzar los objetivos de analizar el grado de satisfacción de los estudiantes de educación secundaria de una experiencia gamificada, así como sus ventajas e inconvenientes de esta. Método: Se ha realizado una investigación cualitativa donde se analiza la información recopilada de los participantes del estudio, mediante una entrevista semi-estructurada que tuvo lugar después de la experiencia de gamificación en un instituto público de Educación Secundaria de la provincia Alicante. Resultados: Una parte de los resultados obtenidos han revelado una alta satisfacción de la mayoría de estudiantes en varias de las categorías emergentes (la diversión, cumplir misiones, trabajar en equipo y el seguimiento del progreso de su aprendizaje) mientras otras han demostrado un rechazo hacia la competición y la dificultad del contenido. Conclusiones: Se puede concluir señalando que la experiencia gamificada llevada a cabo ha sido satisfactoria en cuanto a que aumenta el interés y la percepción del estudiante y que también, durante el juego, están aprendiendo y evolucionando, siempre y cuando el contenido esté bien diseñado y su grado de dificultad sea el adecuado y alcanzable para los estudiantes.
O caso de Yoandy Leal: uma análise do processo de naturalização no voleibol brasileiro
Authors: Ribeiro Carlos Henrique de Vasconcellos , Garcia Rafael Marques , Nascimento Diego Ramos do , Rojo Jeferson Roberto , Almeida Larsson Alves de , Pereira Erik Giuseppe Barbosa
Published: October 2020

O objetivo do trabalho é problematizar o processo de naturalização do jogador Leal no voleibol brasileiro. Estudar este jogador é compreender um pouco mais sobre como entidades que dirigem os esportes, confederações em nível mundial, e federações em nível local, atuam para legitimar e proteger a questão das mudanças de nacionalidade, criando regulamentos para elegibilidade e restrições de atletas de seus esportes. Adotamos dois instrumentos metodológicos para obtenção de nossos resultados. O primeiro instrumento foi a análise de notícias, o segundo foi a análise documental do Formulário de Solicitação de Mudança de Federação, instituído pela Federação Internacional de Voleibol, no Caderno “Regulamentos do Esporte”. Do ponto de vista do mercado de trabalho, das especificidades técnicas conquistadas por anos de dedicação e da livre movimentação para assinar contratos com diferentes empresas, inferimos que as restrições não fazem sentido. Logo, ficam concentradas nos atletas que já alcançaram elevado nível técnico e estão na idade cronológica mais produtiva. Para os que não participaram de seleções nacionais ou alcançaram a idade de 35 anos para homens e 32 para mulheres, há flexibilização das condições de elegibilidade.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO RURAL PARA A AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR: ANÁLISES DO PRONAF NO ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA, BRASIL
Authors: Matte Alessandra , Fossá Juliano Luiz , Mattei Lauro Francisco
Published: October 2020

A problemática deste artigo contempla o acesso à política pública do PRONAF no estado de Santa Catarina, tendo como objetivo analisar a distribuição dos contratos e recursos financeiros do Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar (PRONAF) no estado de Santa Catarina para o período compreendido entre 1996 e 2016. Foram elencados e analisados indicadores de distribuição no acesso às linhas de custeio e de investimento da política de crédito rural PRONAF, entre os quais o número de contratos, o volume de recursos, a finalidade e a distribuição por região. Os resultados apontam que o volume de recursos no período de 1996 a 2016 cresceu 5,5 vezes, o equivalente a 550%. A maior parcela dos recursos do crédito é destinada ao custeio, o que não impediu o registro de significativos incrementos a partir de 2006 para a linha de crédito de investimento. É possível concluir que o PRONAF consiste em importante política pública de apoio ao segmento familiar rural do estado de Santa Catarina, visto o aumento no número de acessos e no montante repassado ao longo do período analisado.
Gender Responsive and Child Sensitive Disaster Management in Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Aliya , Hassan Syed Salman , Hassan Syeda Mahnaz , Adnan Muhammad
Published: October 2020

Half of the world’s population, i.e. women, and one third population of world, i.e. children, are vulnerable in biological sense. Women and children become the most neglected segments of population during natural disasters. This conceptual paper provides an insight about the specific needs and problems of children and women before, during and after a disaster. Social vulnerabilities are more complex and critical to understand, which enhance the intensity of exploitation, vulnerability and risk for women and children. Considering special needs and provision of equal services are main concerns in rehabilitation. Primary emergencies always bring secondary emergencies if they are not properly managed and administered. Effects of disasters can be minimized by enhancing the coping capacities of vulnerable segments and by equipping them with all necessary preparedness and rescue skills and privileges.
تدريس نظرية الفوضى لطلبة المرحلة الثانوية من وجهة نظر معلمي الرياضيات
Authors: AL-Galal Suaad Ali Mohammed
Published: October 2020

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة أهمية تدريس نظرية الفوضى لطلبة المرحلة الثانوية من وجهة نظر معلمي الرياضيات. واقتصرت الدراسة على عينة لعدد (20) من معلمي الرياضيات بمحافظه عدن، للعام 2019-2020م. حيث قامت الباحثة بإعداد وحدة مقترحة في نظرية الفوضى واستخدمت المنهج الوصفي، ولمعرفة أهمية تدريس نظرية الفوضى لطلبة المرحلة الثانوية من وجهة نظر معلمي الرياضيات. ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة أعدت الباحثة وحدة مقترحة في نظرية الفوضى واستبيان لمعرفة الأهمية ومناسبة هذه الوحدة لطلبة المرحلة الثانوية، ولاختبار دلالة الفروق تم استخدام اختبار (Chi-Square Test) (X2) باستخدام برنامج الاحصائي (SPSS). وتوصلت الباحثة للنتائج التالية: إن تدريس نظرية الفوضى لطلبة المرحلة الثانوية مهمة من وجهة نظر معلمي الرياضيات. ومناسبة الوحدة المقترحة في نظرية الفوضى لتدريس طلبة المرحلة الثانوية من حيث: (الأهداف، المحتوى، التقويم).

وفي ضوء ذلك قدمت الباحثة عدد من التوصيات والمقترحات وأبرزها: الاستفادة من الوحدة المقترحة في نظرية الفوضى في إدخال موضوعات رياضية جديدة في مناهج الرياضيات في مرحلة التعليم الثانوي، وفي برامج إعداد المعلمين تساعدهم على التعرف على نظرية الفوضى وعلى تطبيقاتها في الحياة.     إدخال موضوعات قائمة على بعض الظواهر الفوضوية الأخرى مثل حركة دقات القلب في مجال الطب أو حركة كواكب المجموعة الشمسية في مجال الفضاء والتشفير في مجال الحاسب وذلك في محتوى مناهج الرياضيات بالمرحلة الثانوية. وإجراء المزيد من الدراسات التربوية حول إدخال موضوعات رياضية جديدة في نظرية الفوضى في مرحلة التعليم الأساسي تعتمد على بعض المفاهيم التي تناسب هذه المرحلة.
الوصية الواجبة بين التأصيل الفقهي وموقف القانون اليمني "دراسة استقرائية مقارنة"
Authors: Ben Rasheed Salah Salem Salah
Published: October 2020

تناول هذا البحث مسألة هامة من مسائل الفقه والقانون وهي الوصية الواجبة للحفدة الذين توفي أبيهم في حياة جدهم أو جدتهم، وجمعت هذه الوصية بين التأصيل القديم من حيث تأصيلها الفقهي المذهبي، وبين التنزيل الحديث من حيث تنزيل القانون اليمني لأحكامها بصورة مستحدثة مستندا إلى أصلها القديم، وقد تم التدرج في بيان موضوع البحث عبر ثلاثة مباحث، جاء المبحث الأول منها  ليقدم تصورًا حقيقيًا للوصية الواجبة ببيان مفهومها، ومفهوم الوصية الاختيارية، والمقارنة بينهما تمهيدًا لموضوع المبحث الثاني الذي جعلته في بيان التأصيل الفقهي للوصية الواجبة في ضوء المذاهب الفقهية. ثم جاء المبحث الثالث في بيان موقف القانون اليمني من الوصية الواجبة ومدى التزامه بالتأصيل الفقهي لها، وختمت البحث بمجموعة من النتائج والتوصيات.
Is anemia frequent in HIV/AIDS patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital?
Authors: Nauman Ismat Butt  , Nouman Tehseen  , Tashia Malik  , Aniqa Anser Tufail Khan Kakar  , Fahmina Ashfaq  , Ayesha Nouman
Published: October 2020

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of anaemia among patients with human immune-deficiency virus / acquire immunodeficiency syndrome. 

Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional single-blind study was conducted at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from June 25 to December 25, 2016, and comprised human immune-deficiency virus / acquire immunodeficiency syndrome patients diagnosed at least 3 months earlier.. Demographic information was obtained along with sample of patient’s blood for haemoglobin level estimation. Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin <13 g/dL in males and <12 g/dL in females.  Data was analysed using SPSS 20.

Results: Of the 230 patients, 100(43.7%) were females and 130(56.5%) were males. The overall mean age was 37.99+/-14.48 years. The mean haemoglobin level was 11.08±2.44 g/dl; 113(49.1%) 8-12 g/dl, 26(11.3%) <8g/dl, and 91(39.6%) >12g/dl. Overall, 152(66.1%) patients were anaemic and 78(33.9%) were normal. Age and socioeconomic status were significantly associated with anaemia status (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Anaemia was a common finding among human immune-deficiency virus / acquire immunodeficiency syndrome patients.

Key Words: HIV/AIDS, Anaemia.

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Factors associated with the quality of antenatal care (ANC) services use in Bahawalpur
Authors: Rana Ejaz Ali Khan  , Tusawar Iftikhar Ahmad  , Sara Noreen  , Aymen Ejaz
Published: October 2020

Abstract

A cross sectional study was conducted from October 2016 to February 2017 with the aim to examine the factors affecting the quality of antenatal care (ANC) services being used in Bahawalpur district.

Data was collected using the Stratified cluster sampling technique from 1,650 married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had given birth to at least one child in four preceding years. Information regarding socioeconomic aspects and the ANC services used during pregnancy were recorded through interviews. The quality of ANC services being used was measured through constructing an index.

The results from multivariate ordered logistic regression analysis revealed that longer birth interval, gender of the eldest child (female), birth order of the child (as first or second child), number of living sons, the woman’s knowledge about  complications of pregnancy, her prior history of neonatal mortality, her socioeconomic empowerment, and Continuous...
CAN THERE BE A COMPETITOR TO TRADITIONAL ARABLE CROPS IN ROMANIA?
Authors: Csipkés Margit
Published: October 2020

Regarding land use, in the member states of the European Union it can be established that maize is the most productive traditional arable crop. The annual productive area of maize in 2015 was approximately 9.33 million hectares in the EU 28, which was 3% less than that of 2014. There was also a reduction in average production, which, according to member states’ figures decreased to 6.15 tonnes/ hectare. This reduction is due to the worsening natural conditions. Consequently, the year’s production was about 57 million tonnes at the end of 2015. This represented a reduction of 25% compared to 2014. The second largest production crop in the EU 28 is wheat, although here, too, a reduction can be observed when the data for the last 5 years is examined. This reduction in crop production prompts arable farmers to engage in the production of other crops in those areas where there is a continual reduction in crop production. In my study I will introduce the profitability and risks associated with those plants suited for energy extraction, which can be competitive with the traditional arable plant cultivation.
EXPLORING THE OBSTACLES AND THE LIMITS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. A THEORETICAL APPROACH
Authors: Rosca Paula-Carmen
Published: October 2020

The term “sustainable” or “sustainability” is currently used so much and in so many fields that it has become basically part of our everyday lives. It has been connected and linked to almost everything related to our living, to our lifestyle: energy, transport, housing, diet, clothing etc. But what does the term “sustainable” really mean? Many people may have heard about sustainable development or sustainability and may have even tried to have a sustainable living but their efforts might not be enough. The present paper is meant to bring forward a few of the limits of “sustainability” concept. Moreover, it is focused on revealing some arguments from the “other side” along with disagreements regarding some of the principles of “sustainable development” and even critics related to its progress, to its achievements. Another purpose of this paper is to draw attention over some of the issues and obstacles which may threaten the future of sustainability. The paper is also meant to highlight the impact that some stakeholders might have on the evolution of sustainable development due to their financial power, on a global scale.
THE DYNAMICS OF ASSOCIATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS IN ROMANIA. ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Gabriel Chelariu
Published: October 2020

This article highlights the evolutionary trend of the associations and foundations in Romania in 1997 – 2015 period of time. We know that the NPO's activities come to cover the people's needs which cannot be supported by the state or by the private sector. More precisely, the major roles of the NPO sector are: supporting disadvantaged groups and the social causes, sustaining the role of "watchdog", and promoting the advocacy and public policy expertise. For this reason, we propose an econometric model that will be applied to establish the link between the number of the association and foundations, poverty rate, unemployment rate and the average monthly expenditure per household. We consider that the last three factors are relevant to the country’s social economy and, at the same time, they represent the main objectives of the EUROPE 2020 Strategy - a strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The study is based on numerical data collected over a period of 12 years from 2003 to 2014. For the econometric model, we use IBM SPSS 22 software, in analyzing the collected data. After processing the data we will find a positive and significant relation between the number of associations and foundations (AF), the average monthly expenditure per household and the poverty rate. At the same time, we will find an insignificant relation between the number of associations and foundations and the unemployment rate.
Changes in Dielectric Properties and Dispersion Parameters of ZnO with Surfactant and Temperature
Authors: Sharmila P. P.
Published: October 2020

The semiconductor nanoparticles have recently attracted a lot of attention due to the possibility of their application in various devices. In the present paper, nanoparticles of Zinc oxide are prepared by precipitation method using two different (EDTA and DNA) capping agents to control the agglomeration. XRD and SEM technique was used for structural characterization. For the study of dielectric properties, complex permittivity (ε′ and ε″) and loss tangent (tan δ) with frequency is analyzed with frequency and temperature. The Dispersion parameters are calculated using Cole-Cole analysis and the results are compared.
Vacuum-assisted Closures Versus Conventional Dressings in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Comparative Study
Authors: Alam M N A , Abbasi S , Rahman Md. M , Hossain Md. S
Published: October 2020

Foot complications are major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is a popular treatment for the management of both acute and chronic wounds in diabetic foot complications. The study compared between VAC therapy versus conventional dressings in the management of diabetic foot ulcers. To compare the effectiveness and safety between Vacuum-assisted closure versus conventional dressings in the management of diabetic foot ulcers this prospective comparative study was conducted among 68 diabetic patients in BIRDEM General hospital and Shaheed Khaleq Ibrahim general Hospital in Dhaka in 2 years. Changes in wound dimension, disappearance of wound discharge, presence of wound granulation ,infection status, amputation rate, skin graft, successfully healed andpatientssatisfactionwere compared between 2 groups. By VAC therapy healing was achieved rapidly and effectively.23wounds was closed by split-skin grafting and 7 wounds by secondary closure and wound of 3 patients healed spontaneously. The average length of treatment with VAC therapy was 23.3 days. Wounds of 33 patients were satisfactorily granulated and cleared of bacterial infection at the end of VAC therapy.ln conventional group 2patients had spontaneous closure and 20 patients need split skin graft. VAC therapy group one patient need amputation but in conventional group 7 patients ended up with amputation. VAC appears to be more safe and effective compared to conventional dressings in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer.
PEMANTAUAN RESPON KLINIS PENDERITA EPILEPSI GRAND MALL PADA LANSIA (Geriatri ) YANG MENDAPAT TERAPI FENITOIN DI APOTEK RAWAT JALAN RUMAH SAKIT ”X” Malang
Authors: Aprilianti Rakhmadani gadis , Sekti Beta herilla
Published: October 2020

Pendahuluan Angka prevalensi penderita epilepsi aktif berkisar antara 4-10 per 1000 penderita epilepsi (Beghi dan Sander, 2008). Bila jumlah penduduk Indonesia berkisar 220 juta, maka diperkirakan jumlah penderita epilepsi baru 250.000 per tahun. Rata-rata prevalensi epilepsi 8,2 per 1000 penduduk. Prevalensi epilepsi pada bayi dan anak-anak cukup tinggi, menurun pada dewasa muda dan pertengahan, kemudian meningkat lagi pada kelompok usia lanjut (Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Saraf Indonesia (PERDOSSI, 2011). Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui persentase respon penderita epilepsi tipe grand mall lanjut usia yakni respon toksik berupa hiperplasia gusi, ruam kulit, vertigo, nistagmus, mual, sukar berbicara, ataksia. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional berdasarkan hasil kuesioner pasien epilepsi di apotek rawat jalan Rumah Sakit ”X” Malang pada bulan April – Oktober tahun 2019. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif untuk melihat gambaran presentasi respon penderita epilepsi tipe grandmall. Instrumen penelitian berupa lembar pengambilan data dan kuesioner. Data akan dianalisis dan di dskripsikan berdasarkan hasil kuesioner. Hasil Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sekitar 27,06 % responden menjawab Ya terjadi efek samping penggunaan fenitoin, sedangkan responden yang menjawab (Tidak) atau responden yang tidak muncul efek samping sesuai dengan kuisioner yaitu (78,94%). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian efek samping yang muncul paling banyak pada responden adalah pusing yaitu terjadi pada 7 responden, efek samping yang juga banyak muncul pada responden diantaranya sempoyongan, berputarnya bola mata secara cepat an sukar bicara yaitu masing masing terjadi pada 6 responden
Mampostería de bloques de suelo cemento inter trabados confinada en una estructura de hormigón armado
Authors: Brizuela Eduardo Enrique
Published: October 2020

A partir de la adquisición de una prensa para bloques de suelo que se encontraba en desuso y en el marco del proyecto de un taller para una pequeña empresa constructora, se realiza esta investigación sobre selección de suelos y estabilizantes apropiados para la producción de bloques de suelo cemento; la ejecución de mamposterías con estos bloques y el estudio de costos comparados con otras mamposterías tradiciones.
Cartelería publicitaria en la ciudad de Asunción, y los efectos en el medio ambiente urbano
Authors: Ayala Rodríguez Jessica Jazmín , Aparicio Meza María José
Published: October 2020

La cartelería publicitaria en sitios urbanos puede convertirse en un contaminante visual con efectos variados sobre el ambiente y las personas. En  este estudio se  describió el efecto ambiental percibido por parte de la población en las zonas con mayor dinámica de cartelería publicitaria. El estudio es cuali-cuantitativo, no experimental, transeccional y exploratorio-descriptivo. Para el estudio se definieron dos sitios de muestreo sobre intersecciones de avenidas principales de la capital que mostraron mayor cantidad de carteles habilitados en el periodo 2014-2016. En cada punto se

realizó observación y se incluyó la percepción de pobladores, transeúntes, informantes clave y calificados. Algunos de los .efectos ambientales negativos más mencionados fueron tala de árboles para la colocación de carteles y afectación de la imagen de la ciudad de Asunción como una ciudad sostenible. Se concluye que la presencia de cartelería publicitaria puede ocasionar daños ambientales en los entornos urbanos donde se encuentra inserta.
El Hábitat de los trabajadores rurales itinerantes en la Provincia de La Rioja, Argentina, Año: 2018
Authors: Alfonso Daniel Nicolás
Published: October 2020

En el trabajo de investigación se analizaron las tipologías de vivienda disponibles en plaza con el fin de servir como base teórica para futuros proyectos urbano arquitectónicos que respondan adecuadamente al clima de la provincia de La Rioja y al perfil sociocultural del trabajador rural itinerante, conocido como “trabajador golondrina”.

Se relevaron y analizaron los lugares que albergan temporariamente a los trabajadores golondrina, con el objetivo de reflejar la realidad habitacional en la que actualmente viven describiendo la complejidad del tema en cuestión con el fin de que sirva como base para propuestas superadoras e innovadoras, creativas y eficientes en futuros proyectos urbano arquitectónicos pensados para mejorar la calidad de vida de los trabajadores rurales en la provincia, fomentando a su vez, la interrelación con los vecinos de cada región; sin que esto interfiera en los intereses y justas ganancias de empresas y fincas.
Inter-calibrating SMMR brightness temperatures over continental surfaces
Authors: Favrichon Samuel , Jimenez Carlos , Prigent Catherine
Published: October 2020

Abstract. Microwave remote sensing can be used to monitor the time evolution of
some key parameters over land, such as land surface temperature or
surface water extent. Observations are made with instruments, such as
the Scanning Microwave Multichannel Radiometer (SMMR) before 1987, the
Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I) and the subsequent Special
Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounder (SSMIS) from 1987 and still
operating, and the more recent Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GMI). As these instruments differ on some of their
characteristics and use different calibration schemes, they need to be
inter-calibrated before long-time-series products can be derived from
the observations. Here an inter-calibration method is designed to
remove major inconsistencies between the SMMR and other microwave
radiometers for the 18 and 37 GHz channels over continental
surfaces. Because of a small overlap in observations and a
∼6 h difference in overpassing times between SMMR and
SSM/I, GMI was chosen as a reference despite the lack of a common
observing period. The diurnal cycles from 3 years of GMI
brightness temperatures are first calculated and then used to
evaluate SMMR differences. Based on a statistical analysis of the
differences, a simple linear correction is implemented to calibrate
SMMR on GMI. This correction is shown to also reduce the biases
between SMMR and SSM/I, and can then be applied to SMMR observations
to make them more coherent with existing data records of microwave
brightness temperatures over continental surfaces.
Improving atmospheric path-attenuation estimates for radiopropagation applications by microwave radiometric profiling
Authors: Alyosef Ayham , Cimini Domenico , Luini Lorenzo , Riva Carlo , Marzano Frank S. , Biscarini Marianna , Milani Luca , Martellucci Antonio , Gentile Sabrina , Nilo Saverio T. , Di Paola Francesco , Romano Filomena
Published: October 2020

Abstract. Ground-based microwave radiometer (MWR) observations of downwelling brightness temperature (TB) are commonly used to estimate the atmospheric attenuation at relative transparent channels for radiopropagation and telecommunication purposes. The atmospheric attenuation is derived from TB by inverting the radiative transfer equation with a priori knowledge of the mean radiating temperature (TMR). TMR is usually estimated by either time-variant site climatology (e.g., monthly average computed from atmospheric thermodynamical profiles) or condition-variant estimation from surface meteorological sensors. However, information on TMR may also be extracted directly from MWR measurements at other channels than those used to estimate atmospheric attenuation. This paper proposes a novel approach to estimate TMR in clear and cloudy sky from independent MWR profiler measurements. A linear regression algorithm is trained with a simulated dataset obtained by processing one year of radiosonde observations of atmospheric thermodynamic profiles. The algorithm is trained to estimate TMR at K-, and V/W-band frequencies (22–31 and 72–82 GHz, respectively) from independent MWR observations at V-band (54–58 GHz). The retrieval coefficients are then applied to a one-year dataset of real V-band observations, and the estimated TMR at K- and V/W-band are compared with estimates from nearly collocated and simultaneous radiosondes. The proposed method provides TMR estimates in better agreement with radiosondes than a traditional method, with 32–38 % improvement depending on frequency. This maps into an expected improvement in atmospheric attenuation of 10–20 % for K-band and ~ 30 % for V/W-band channels.