bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic behavior of torsional asymmetric buildings with soil structure-Analysis
Authors: Pant Apeksha , Mishra Gaurav
Published: February 2022

In this work, many existing buildings contain irregularity due to functional and aesthetic requirements. However,past earthquake records show the poor seismic performance of these structures. This study also revealed that for thestructure having spring support, the time period is almost same for symmetric and plan asymmetric buildings but isdecreasing by 45% for vertical asymmetric building. Also, the displacement is decreasing by 10%, 9.7% and 17.3%for L type, T type and A type asymmetric building respectively.
EXPERIMENTAL THERMOCHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE UNIAXIAL COMPRESSION OF PVC TUBES LOADED WITH 12.54% AND 51.02% OF DURA PALM KERNEL SHELL POWDER
Authors: DJOMI Rolland , Mveh Chantal Marguerite , Voufo Joseph
Published: February 2022

We have carried out here a chemical, thermal, physical characterization and a study of the mechanical behavior to the tubular compression of the PVC tubes loaded with 0%, 12.54% and 51.02% of the dura palm kernel shell powder obtained by extrusion and give an approach on its use. To achieve these objectives, we took the unloaded PVC tubes then the PVC tubes loaded with 12.54% and 51. 02% of the extruded shell powder, which we characterized: thermally by ATG/DSC with a LENSEI apparatus to obtain TG and DSC, chemically by Fourier transform infrared analysis with a Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 IR spectrometer to obtain FTIR, physically with standard equipment according to standards to obtain density, then mechanically by uniaxial tubular compression with a machine of compression-flexion of mark controlab to obtain the bearing capacities, the resistances and the behavior of the tubes to the uniaxial tubular compression.  We obtained: at elaborated, tubes of diameter (D=90mm and d=82mm) of color light gray, dark gray, dark black respectively for the PVC tubes unloaded and loaded to 12.54% and 51.02%. DSC thermograms of the tubes showed glass transition, combustion temperature, calcination temperature and ash onset temperature and TG thermograms, mass change on dehydration, dehydrochlorination, condensation and residual calcination sensitive. FTIR showed particular groupings of the presence of: lignin from palm kernel shells and chlorine from PVC in the tubes. The density of the tubes gave 1.42 g/cm3 for the unloaded PVC tubes, 1.38 g/cm3 for the loaded PVC tubes at 12.54% and 1.23g/cm3 for 51.02% justifying the low density of the hull powder in the tubes. The bearing capacity as well as the mechanical strength, the shortening and the compression behaviour of the tube allowed to say that the unloaded PVC tubes and those loaded at 12.54% have a tenacious and ductile behaviour while those loaded at 51.02% have a rigid, brittle and fragile behaviour. These results show that the palm kernel shell powders used as loads influence in a sensitive way the physical, thermal, chemical and mechanical properties allowing several fields like aeronautics, automobile, building, toys for entertainment and laboratory materials to be interested in its production.
Rehabilitando Paisajes: El rol de los incentivos económicos públicos en los esfuerzos para escalar la restauración en seis países de América Latina
Authors: Zamora-Cristales René , Gonzalez Maggie , Rachmaninoff Victoria , Franco Chuaire Maria , Vergara Walter , De Camino Ronnie , Miljanic Andriana , Sanchez Marioldy , Hilton Luis , Cabrera Gaillard Claudio , Carazo Felipe
Published: February 2022

Land restoration is an effective nature-based solution for combating rural poverty and climate change across Latin America. But without well-designed public incentives that reward farmers and forest managers for protecting and growing trees, it will be difficult to achieve the region's food security, climate, forest conservation, and biodiversity goals. This issue brief evaluates the public incentives of six Latin American countries and calculates how much they pay farmers and other landholders that restore land.
Harapan korban trafficking terhadap dukungan pemerintah di Nusa Tenggara Timur - Indonesia: Studi kualitatif
Authors: Suwetty Awaliyah Muslimah , Beni Kornelis Nama , Wihastuti Titin Andri , Astari Asti Melani
Published: February 2022

The problem of trafficking is a global problem that has a negative impact on the survival of victims. East Nusa Tenggara is one of the provinces in Indonesia that has been categorized as an emergency area for trafficking cases. The poverty and the limited employment opportunities in the NTT region are one of the factors in the increasing cases of trafficking. Trafficking victims need attention from the government for their survival. The role of government and stakeholders to victims of human trafficking is needed to protect and guarantee the rights of victims. This study aimed to explore the expectations of victims of human trafficking regarding government support in handling victims of human trafficking in East Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia. This study used a phenomenological interpretive approach. Six participants were selected using purposive sampling method. Participants were invited to attend in-depth interviews guided by semi-structured interview guidelines. The interview then recorded then analyzed followed by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The process began with reading the transcript repeatedly to find keywords from each participant, and then classified into categories and themes that have the same meaning. Five sub-themes were identified, including 1) freeing Indonesian workers from the dangers of trafficking, 2) completing the legal process of all cases in human trafficking, 3 ) preparing employment opportunities, 4) criminals in human trafficking were equally followed a legal process, 5) promoting socialization to the community. Social support from the government is essential. The government plays important role in capturing the hopes of victim, including restitution, compensation, rehabilitation and personal satisfaction in order to regain their rights. Furthermore, all policy makers, law enforcers, community organizations, professional organizations and researchers / academics should take adequate role in efforts to prevent trafficking cases.
Kajian dan pemetaan potensi Mamar di wilayah Amarasi, Kabupaten Kupang – Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: Basri M , Matheus Rupa , Lewar Yosefina
Published: February 2022

This study aims to assess and map potential mamar in the Amarasi area of Kupang regency - East Nusa Tenggara Province. The method of determining the sample used in the study is intentional (purposive) with the consideration that the area is a dominant area of dry land and has a specific farm, namely Mamar. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation techniques, interview techniques and GIS analysis. The results showed that the potential of mamar as a traditional farming system that has a (ecological) conservation function in maintaining the preservation of the spring ecosystem, the economic function of the community / mamar farmers, and social functions, namely the presence of main plants as facilities and springs as places / containers unifying and resolving conflicts in society. While the area of mamar varies between 5-10 ha, the upstream area (water catchment) is used as a conservation area / cover area (core area) for a spring protection system with a low level of plant density, and in the future it is necessary to develop the mamar to be integrated with the development of tourism into agro-tourism so that in the end is a multiplayer effect to improve the community's economy.
Kemiskinan multidimensi dan moneter anak
Authors: Tantan Nigel Roy , Rahman Arif
Published: February 2022

Poverty is one of the main development issue faced by many countries around the world, including Indonesia. Children were the largest age group in poverty. Child poverty alleviation is important because children are our future generation. Monetary poverty is one of the popular indicators to measures child poverty. Another main indicator that can be used to measures child poverty is Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Analysis (MODA) developed by UNICEF. MODA describes child deprivation or child multidimensional poverty. The objectives of this study are to describe the child poverty by two methods, monetary and multidimensional aspects, and to categorize regions using quadrant analysis in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province. The result shows that 26 42 percent children live below NTT’s poverty line. About 22 of 25 children deprived in minimum 2 dimensions from MODA perspectives. East Manggarai, Belu, Malaka and Nagekeo Regency were the poorest regions both from multidimensional and monetary poverty compared to NTT’s poverty numbers.
Framing narasi Kelor dalam media online:
Authors: Buluamang Yohanes M. O.
Published: February 2022

The frequency of frequent discussions about moringa plants emphasizes the importance of this issue in the thinking construction of Governor Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat (VBL). This public communication incident was examined to trace the dominant issue and explore the depth of the meaning of leadership behind the incessant development narrative of the Governor of VBL regarding the development of Moringa. This study uses a framing analysis approach to the online media Pos Kupang and Kompas, which is then interpreted using a hermenutic approach. The results of the framing analysis show that the most highlighted issues in every narrative about moringa itself are the development of moringa in NTT, the extraordinary potential and properties of moringa in NTT, the nationalism of moringa products, the impact of moringa development and hard work in its development. The result of the interpretation raises the meaning of the current development spirit, the development paradigm and the political invitation to develop NTT. Recommendations for this discourse emphasize how the narrative of Moringa in the invitation and political movements of the Governor of VBL is strengthened on issues of the welfare of the people of NTT behind the development of Moringa. The Moringa narrative is also positioned in the development of Moringa which constructs a positive image of the people of NTT towards the VBL Governor.
Pembuatan Limbah Cangkang Melinjo Menjadi Briket Di Desa Pasir Waru Kecamatan Mancak
Authors: Syarifudin Achmad
Published: February 2022

The aim of the Community Service Program “Kuliah Kerja Nyata” Skills Training is to improve the skills of the people of Desa Pasirwaru Kec. Mancak. The partners of this activity are the Melinjo emping craftsmen community in the village of Pasirwaru, Kec. Mancak. The problem faced is not knowing the use of melinjo shells to produce products that are useful and have a sale value. The method of implementing this service is through (1) Surveying through observation, interviews, and analysis of village problems and potentials, (2) Training on making briquettes from melinjo shells. The result of this program is to increase the community's knowledge and skills regarding the processing of melinjo shell waste into briquettes, this program is expected to facilitate the community in improving their knowledge and skills in treating existing waste.
Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi Dalam Pengembangan Pemasaran Ikan Asin Di Desa Umbul Tanjung Kecamatan Cinangka
Authors: Wijaya Hartadi
Published: February 2022

The aim of the Community Service Program in Real-Learning Education and Community Empowerment (KKN-PPM) is to increase sales of the Umbul Tanjung village community, Cinangka District. The partners of this activity are the people of Umbul Tanjung Village, Cinangka District who have businesses or do not have their own businesses. Villagers who work as fishermen and locations to market their products are limited to the background of students to be able to help increase sales of their products including salted fish sales. The method of carrying out this service is through (1) Surveying through observation, interviews, and analysis of village considerations and potentials, (2) Training on account creation at the bukalapan or tokopedia sites. The results of this program add to people's knowledge and skills regarding (1) Utilization of Information Technology, and (2) selling salted fish in attractive packaging. This program is expected to facilitate the community in increasing their knowledge and skills in processing salted fish so that it is hygienic.
Penerapan Literasi Di Desa Wisata Cikolelet Melalui Perpustakaan Keliling Dan Taman Bacaan Masyarakat
Authors: Nuraida Ida
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT

Literacy is the one of reading and writing skills capabilty.  The Information of literacy as the competion have to give the information to  society. The one Literacy  implementation at the cikolelet vilages tourism have the  purpose for critical thinking capabilty. The devlopment of  Information and communication is veryhight, but did not always took society solution. The problem condition is the internet information linked gate and  its make the user confuse. The  libracy target is to give the socialization about education information and  the library proggrame applied to the society are mobile library and  library field.  The other side, the litaracy implementation in Cikolelet vilage  through mobile library  and  library field for society become the solution to looking for the information and become the inovation to icreasing the literacy society.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Melalui Pemeriksaan Gula Darah di Kecamatan Mancak Menuju Masyarakat Sehat
Authors: Ariesmayana Ade
Published: February 2022

Health and education are the most important things for the progress of the nation. If one of them does not go well, the progress of a nation will be hampered, the extension activities carried out in Mancak District are carried out so that the public is aware of the importance of the meaning of health. The examination is carried out for free by checking blood sugar levels because Indonesia is the country with the highest diabetics in the world. The method used is free examinations and free consultation with a doctor, after checking blood sugar levels to get direction from medical experts. The results obtained are that there are some whose blood sugar levels are not normal because of an unhealthy lifestyle, smoking and lack of physical activity.
Peluang Mengembangkan Kebudayaan Desa Berbasis Potensi Desa
Authors: Fatullah Rizki
Published: February 2022

Student Work Program Activities Program Has Aims To increase the Potential of Cultural Skills in the Village Community Especially young people. The partners of the activity are non-productive youth in the angsana village, Kec. Mancak. The problem faced is the lack of potential of the agricultural sector so that the culture that will be lifted into superiority angsana village. The method of implementing this service is Survey Through observation, interview and problem analysis. The results of this program are increasing community knowledge and skills regarding the importance of pencak silat culture as a village cultural potential, and increasing public awareness of the importance of Pencak Silat culture.
MENINGKATKAN NILAI RASA DAN ESTETIKA BAHAN MASAKAN LOKAL SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK BAGI WISATAWAN PULAU TUNDA
Authors: Artiwi Nila Prasetyo
Published: February 2022

Tunda Island is a group of 17 islands in Serang Regency, Banten Province. Administratively, Tunda Island is located in Tirtayasa District, Serang Regency, Banten Province. Seen geographically, Pulau Tunda is located at coordinates 5 ° 48 '43' 'latitude and 106 ° 16' 47 ''. Tunda Island has become a very attractive tourism object because it has beautiful beaches and sea that can be explored as an attraction for tourists. The Banten Jaya University Research and Community Service Institute (LP3M) has won the trust of the Serang Regency Youth Sport and Tourism Service (Disporapar) as a companion to the Tunda Island Tourism Village to improve the quality of human resources in the tourism sector (Kabar Banten, 21/09/2020). The cooking demonstration activity is assisted by an experienced chef in order to increase human resource resources in the tourism sector and in order to increase the taste and aesthetic value of the local Tunda Island cuisine ingredients as an attraction in the form of offerings to Tunda Island tourists. As a result, the people of Tunda Island get knowledge and new menu alternatives from local food ingredients.
MENINGKATKAN PERILAKU HIDUP SEHAT TERHADAP MASYARAKAT DESA SUKARATU KECAMATAN MAJASARI DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Arthawati Sri Ndaru
Published: February 2022

Patterns of healthy living behavior, namely all health rules that are applied with awareness from within oneself without coercion to take health action against himself, his family, or the surrounding environment. Prevention is better than cure is the foundation of health which forms the basis of a healthy life implementation program. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the people of Sukaratu Village, Majasari District must be able to implement health protocols with the aim of reducing the level of Covid-19 transmission and remaining productive in carrying out daily activities. The application of social distancing and physical distancing in order to assist the government's efforts in preventing and spreading Covid-19.
PENGUATAN SOLIDARITAS SOSIAL KEMASYARAKAT DALAM RANGKA PEMBENTUKAN SATUAN TUGAS BENCANA DI DESA PAMONG KECAMATAN CIRUAS KABUPATEN SERANG
Authors: Apip Abdul , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: February 2022

Social solidarity is a relationship between individuals or groups based on moral feelings that are shared and strengthened by shared emotional experiences. Solidarity can be formed because of the same race, ethnicity or the same feelings. Social solidarity is divided into two, namely mechanical solidarity that is identical to rural communities and organic solidarity which is identical to the culture of modern society. The Covid-19 pandemic that has spread throughout the world, including Indonesia, has had a huge impact on people's lives, both from an economic, social and cultural perspective. Pamong Village is one of the villages where most of the men work as migrant workers in Jakarta. Work in the service sector as a shop assistant in trade centers such as Mangga Dua, Glodog and Tanabang, as a convention worker, as an online driver. With the Covid-19 pandemic, most workers from Pamong Village were also sent home and terminated. The problem faced by the Pamong Village community is the increasing number of families without income / vulnerable groups of people who are poor. The social solidarity that has been built in Pamong Village is still very close, where the form of routine activity carried out is the weekly recitation for both men and recitation for mothers. In addition, social solidarity is still carried out by the plerek system or the collection of rice or money that is freely collected by youths and used for social funds or compensation for families affected by disaster, illness or death, including when there are families experiencing economic difficulties.
MENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI BUDIDAYA TANAMAN SAWI DENGAN METODE HIDROPONIK DI DESA PELAWAD KECAMATAN CIRUAS
Authors: Wirawati Sri Mukti , Arthawati Sri Ndaru
Published: February 2022

Dunia dikejutkan dengan wabah pandemi virus corona (Covid-19) yang menginfeksi hampir seluruh negara di dunia. Langkah yang telah dilakukan pemerintah adalah mengeluarkan peraturan tentang Pedoman Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar dalam Rangka Percepatan Penanganan Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Dengan adanya pembatasan ini, masyarakat semakin sulit beraktivitas dan melakukan kegiatan di luar rumah seperti biasanya. Covid-19 berpengaruh bagi sektor perekonomian maupun pariwisata yang dapat menurunkan pendapatan masyarakat sekitar. Perlu adanya suatu kegiatan yang dapat meningkatkan produktivitas dan perekonomian masyarakat di tengah pandemi Covid-19. Program yang dilakukan yaitu Pembuatan budidaya tanaman sawi dengan metode hidroponik di Desa Pelawad, Kecamatan Ciruas, Kabupaten Serang. Adapun capaian yang dihasilkan berupa ikan dan sayur yang organik sehingga menghasilkan produk yang inovatif serta nilai jual tinggi dan akan memancing rasa ingin tahu masyarakat yang ingin mencoba menerapkan, sehingga jumlah wisatawan yang datang akan mengalami peningkatan dan tentunya hal ini akan meningkatkan produktivitas dan perekonomian masyarakat sekitar.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN VIDEO AJAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN DARING
Authors: Nurlina Laily , Fauzan Akhmad
Published: February 2022

This community service activity aims to train teachers of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Karang Lewas Purwokerto, Central Java to develop teaching media (videos) so that they can maximize online learning. Application for editing videos using Kinemaster with a laptop or mobile phone. The choice of Kinemaster because it is light and does not burden the cellphone or laptop, easy to install and easy to use online. The methods used are (1) introduction to Kinemaster, (2) how to download the Kinemaster application, and (3) simulation of using the Kinemaster application to edit videos. The material begins with an explanation of the differences between the Distance Learning RPP and the Covid 19 Emergency Curriculum RPP or one sheet RPP. The introduction of this information is expected to be able to motivate teachers to be more creative in designing online learning.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nutrition Workers on Climate Change in Laguna, Batangas and Cavite Provinces, Philippines
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Talavera Maria Theresa , Bustos Angelina , Rebancos Carmelita
Published: February 2022

Climate change and malnutrition are two global phenomena that affect millions of population groups. The Philippines is considered one of the most vulnerable countries for extreme natural events and at the same time has a high prevalence of underweight (19.0%) and stunting (28.8%) in 2019 among under five children. The nutritionally vulnerable groups are children, pregnant and lactating women, and elderly. These groups are also greatly affected by climate change-related events then the malnutrition situation is exacerbated. The local nutrition workers are the frontline workers who plan, implement, and monitor nutrition programs. Mainstreaming climate change in the local nutrition planning processes will be facilitated if nutrition workers are knowledgeable. This study aimed to determine the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of nutrition workers and perceptions on how to mainstream climate change in the nutrition sector’s local planning system. A survey was conducted among local nutrition workers. Ninety-five percent of nutrition workers were highly knowledgeable, 86% were with high level of attitudes and 50% were exhibiting moderate level of practices related to climate change. The gaps can be narrowed by capacity building and possibly this can lead to mainstreaming climate change in the local nutrition planning process.
Geological Exploration, Responsible Mining and Ecological Restoration in the Philippines: Expectations and Possibilities
Authors:   Cordillera Exploration Company Incorporated, Yumul Graciano , Dimalanta Carla , Faustino-Eslava Decibel , Jumawan Ferdinand
Published: February 2022

The 2012 passage of Executive Order 79 in the Philippines literally stopped the granting of new mineral agreements by the Government to private companies. It put a stop to the full implementation of the 1995 Mining Act that resulted into the drying up of investment in the Mining Industry. This is bound to change with the 2021 signing of Executive Order 130 which allows the Government to enter into new mineral agreements with mining companies. With this development, old issues against the Mining Industry are being re-hashed. Environmental degradation, loss of ecological systems, suppression of the communities’ voices in charting their future and fair share from the mining revenue for the country are some of these issues. This paper intends to show that exploration and mining can be done responsibly and ethically that do not run counter to the protection of the environment and respect of the rights of the communities. Given the chance, the Mining Industry can be a positive factor in the country’s development drive.
Determinants of Student Activism in State Universities in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Fernando, R.L.S. Dimuthu Kumari
Published: February 2022

Producing high-quality human resources is one of the main aims of the state university system in Sri Lanka. However, the smooth functioning of the state university system is sometimes interrupted by student activism. Even though the purpose of activism is reasonable on students’ hands, it creates a huge social and economic cost in practice. Various measures have been taken to reduce the negative impact of activism; however, those measures appear to be less effective as the trend has been continued over the period. Hence, the purpose of this study was to identify the determinants of student activism. A questionnaire survey method was used to collect data and a quantitative approach was used in the study under the deductive reasoning method. The results revealed that a higher level of social networking, lower level of social commitments, and left-wing political ideologies stimulate students towards activism. The high level of social networking is the most influential determinant among others. The findings revealed that the factors like administrative failures, the social status of parents, and university subculture were not significantly influenced on activism in the Sri Lankan context. The findings of the study will be useful for administrators in making future policy decisions regarding student activism.
The Existence of Subak in Responding To the Challenges of Globalization
Authors:   Faculty of Economic, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia, Heryanda Komang Krisna
Published: February 2022

This study describes the existence of subak as a traditional agricultural irrigation system in Bali in maintaining its existence in the midst of the rapidly changing issue of globalism. The challenge for Subak in the future is to be able to adapt to changes that occur without leaving the entity as a traditional organization that must maintain the noble values that are inherited. In this paper, we will discuss the challenges of subak both from the external side and from the internal side of the subak itself so that the existence of subak can survive in the future. The method used is a literature review from various sources of research articles. The results of the study show that Subak is experiencing challenges in land conversion, less water availability, environmental damage due to pollution, and the lower interest of the younger generation in farming. Meanwhile, from an institutional perspective, the existence of subak that is not yet a legal entity makes it difficult to prevent the transfer of land functions and resolve existing disputes between farmers. In addition, technological advances have not been fully adopted by subaks due to the limited ability of the subak's human resources.
Simulación geoespacial y temporal de la deforestación en el distrito de Nueva Requena, Ucayali
Authors: Oré Cierto Luis Eduardo , Quispe Trinidad Miguel Ángel , Loarte Aliaga Wendy Caroline , Díaz Quintana Edilberto , Aguirre Escalante Casiano , Oré Cierto Juan Daniel
Published: February 2022

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal determinar la tasa de deforestación en el distrito de Nueva Requena (Perú), a través del modelo de simulación geoespacial de Dinámica EGO por autómatas celulares; teniendo en cuenta las siguientes variables: distancia a lugares poblados, distancia a vías, distancia a superficies de agua, concesiones forestales, pendiente porcentual, y modelo digital de elevación. Para dicho propósito, en primer lugar, se procedió a calcular los rangos para categorizar variables continuas a través del método geoestadístico de los pesos de evidencia, con el fin de obtener las probabilidades de transición y, posteriormente, los pesos de las variables que poseen mayor influencia en los cambios. En segundo lugar, se realizó el cálculo de correlación de las variables, en aras de comprobar que las variables ingresadas al modelo sean independientes espacialmente. En tercer lugar, se llevó a cabo una simulación previa al 2020 para compararlo con el mapa real del 2020, con la finalidad de evidenciar si el modelo puede predecir los cambios. Esto último, obteniendo una exactitud de 75 %. En cuarto lugar, se realizó la simulación de la deforestación al 2030 del distrito de Nueva Requena (Perú). Finalmente se determinó que para el periodo 2020 al 2030 se deforestaron 35 112,24 ha con una tasa de deforestación de 3,08 %/año.
Niet-invasieve prenatale testen: detecteren van numerieke afwijkingen van geslachtschromosomen. Is het wenselijk om deze informatie mee te delen aan zwangere vrouwen?
Authors: Claesen Z. , Ravelingien A. , Solhdju K. , Borry P.
Published: February 2022

Non-invasive prenatal screening: detection of sex chromosomal aneuploidies. Desirability of reporting these findings to pregnant women

On 30 April 2021, the Belgian Advisory Committee on Bioethics issued opinion No. 76 regarding the desirability to report sex chromosomal aneuploidies (SCAs) detected by non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

Debate is ongoing in the medical community as to whether it is appropriate to report an SCA of the fetus to the pregnant woman when this abnormality is detected by a genome-wide NIPT.

This question presupposes that SCAs should be screened for in the first place. This does not necessarily have to be the case, neither technically nor ethically: if a targeted genome screening was to be conducted instead of the nowadays preferred genome-wide approach, these SCAs would not be automatically identified. The Committee argues that there are insufficient reasons for including SCAs in standard prenatal NIPT screening and reporting.

Good quality pre- and post-test counseling is paramount to make sure that expectant parents are making decisions they feel comfortable with down the line. This requires manageable information about the general aim, scope and method of NIPT screening, the reliability and validity of the test, the need to perform invasive prenatal testing in case of positive results, clarity on what the results may imply, and information that extends beyond medical descriptions of the conditions screened for. The Committee stresses that this condition is, at this moment, insufficiently met.
SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN GHANA: CONTEXT, PROSPECTS AND SUCCESS FACTORS - A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Wonnia L. K.
Published: February 2022

Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country has been noted to be among the countries with a high rate of unemployment. An insight into the current trends in succession management in public institutions provides a panoramic view of the context, prospects, and success factors in the implementation of succession management in public universities in Ghana. As a country with a high unemployment rate coupled with a high rate of corruption and poverty, succession management has been found to be a challenging issue for university administrators and other stakeholders in the country. Routine procedures are not followed for replacement of workers who in one way or the other left their jobs. Also, the study found that new workers do not have the required skills and experience due to protocols involved in the recruitment and succession processes. The study, therefore, recommends, among others, the adoption of effective training and the flat management structure to enhance the implementation of succession management in public universities in Ghana.

Keywords: Career Opportunities, Recruitment, Succession Management, Talent Management, Ghanaian Universities
Nghiên cứu thực nghiệm đánh giá cường độ chịu nén của bê tông được kiềm chế nở ngang bằng tấm CFRP
Authors: Đào Sỹ Đán , Phạm Hoàng Kiên , Phạm Văn Phê
Published: February 2022

Tấm CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) là một loại vật liệu mới có nhiều nhiều ưu điểm nổi trội và nó đặc biệt thích hợp cho việc gia cường kết cấu bê tông cốt thép. Loại vật liệu này bắt đầu được ứng dụng ở các nước phát triển vào khoảng năm 1980, nhưng nó còn tương đối mới ở Việt Nam. Trong nghiên cứu này, một nghiên cứu thực nghiệm đã được thực hiện để đánh giá cường độ chịu nén của mẫu bê tông hình trụ tròn khi được kiềm chế nở ngang bằng tấm CFRP, của hãng Toray, Nhật Bản, ở các mức độ gia cường khác nhau. Kết quả cho thấy, hiệu quả gia cường của tấm CFRP trong nghiên cứu này là cơ bản phù hợp với các mô hình đã được đề xuất bởi những nghiên cứu trước đó trên thế giới. Hiệu quả gia cường của tấm CFRP phụ thuộc rất lớn vào chất lượng thi công tấm CFRP; nó đòi hỏi người thi công phải có kinh nghiệm và tuân thủ đúng hướng dẫn của nhà phân phối vật liệu CFRP. Từ những kết quả thí nghiệm, nghiên cứu này đề xuất sử dụng các mô hình phù hợp để đánh giá cường độ chịu nén của bê tông khi được kiềm chế nở ngang bằng tấm CFRP của hãng Toray, Nhật Bản, cũng như của các hãng khác.
Thiết kế chế tạo thiết bị đếm trục sử dụng phương pháp cảm ứng điện từ
Authors: Nguyễn Thanh Hải , Đặng Quang Thạch , Cồ Như Văn , Trần Văn Khuyến
Published: February 2022

Bộ đếm trục là một thiết bị quan trọng để hệ thống điều khiển tín hiệu đường sắt hoạt động an toàn và chính xác. Hiện nay thiết bị đếm trục nhập khẩu được dùng phổ biến trong hệ thống tín hiệu đường sắt, bài báo này đưa ra giải pháp chế tạo thiết bị đếm trục sử dụng cho đường sắt Việt nam. Nguyên lý của cảm biến dựa vào sự thay đổi từ thông qua cuộn thu khi bánh tàu đi qua cảm biến, mạch xử lý tín hiệu căn cứ vào biên độ và pha điện áp từ cuộn thu nhận dạng trạng thái của bánh tàu chiếm dụng vùng không gian đặt cảm biến. Cảm biến và mạch xử lý đã được chế tạo và thử nghiệm trên một số tuyến thuộc đường sắt Việt nam, kết quả cho thấy ngưỡng giữa trạng thái có tàu và không có tàu được phân biệt rõ ràng. Giá trị đếm trục được truyền về trung tâm điều khiển qua mạng truyền thông CAN độ tin cậy cao. Ứng dụng của thiết bị chế tạo có thể được dùng cho ga điện khí tập trung, hệ thống tự động cảnh báo đường ngang, hệ thống đóng đường tự động
Ảnh hưởng của nhựa PET tái chế từ chai nhựa đến một số tính chất cơ lý của bê tông
Authors: Nguyễn Đình Hải , Nguyễn Tiến Dũng , Trần Anh Tuấn , Vũ Bá Thành , Lê Thu Trang , Nguyễn Văn Thanh
Published: February 2022

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm mục đích xác định một số đặc trưng cơ học của bê tông sử dụng rác thải tái chế được băm từ chai nhựa PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) phế thải. Trong bài báo này, ảnh hưởng của việc thay thế bê tông bởi 10, 15, 20% mảnh PET băm theo thể tích sẽ được thực hiện. Để xác định được ảnh hưởng này, nghiên cứu đã tiến hành đúc các mẫu hình lăng trụ và lập phương với các hàm lượng mảnh PET thay thế bê tông theo thể tích khác nhau và xác định tính công tác của các hỗn hợp bê tông. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy khi hàm lượng PET tăng lên thì tính công tác của hỗn hợp CWRP giảm xuống, với các hàm lượng mảnh PET thay thế bê tông là 10% đến 15% thì độ chảy lan giảm 7% và 36%. Khi bê tông đã đóng rắn, thực nghiệm cho thấy các giá trị cường độ chịu nén, chịu ép chẻ và mô đun đàn hồi có xu hướng giảm. Cụ thể khi thay thế bê tông bởi 10%, 15% và 20% mảnh PET thì các giá trị cường độ chịu nén giảm 35%, 41%, và 51%; cường độ chịu kéo khi uốn giảm 9,2% ; 16.45% và 19,8%; và mô đun đàn hồi giảm 18,38% ; 20.32% và 26,12% tương ứng. Đồng thời nghiên cứu cũng cho thấy khối lượng thể tích của bê tông sử dụng PET nhỏ hơn của mẫu đối chứng do khối lượng riêng của PET nhỏ hơn so với bê tông đối chứng.
Swarm intelligence-based technique to enhance performance of ANN in structural damage detection
Authors: Ho Viet Long , Trinh Thi Trang , Ho Xuan Ba
Published: February 2022

Artificial neural network (ANN), a powerful technique, has been used widely over the last decades in many scientific fields including engineering problems. However, the backpropagation algorithm in ANN is based on a gradient descent approach. Therefore, ANN shows high potential in local stagnancy. Besides, choosing the right architecture of ANN for a specific issue is not an easy task to deal with. This paper introduces a simple, effective hybrid approach between an optimization algorithm and a traditional ANN for damage detection. The global search-ability of a heuristic optimization algorithm, namely grey wolf optimizer (GWO), can solve the drawbacks of ANN and also improve the performance of ANN. Firstly, the grey wolf optimizer is used to update the finite element (FE) model of a laboratory steel beam based on the vibration measurement. The updated FE model of the tested beam then is used to generate data for network training. For an effective training process, GWO is utilized to identify the optimal parameters for ANN, such as the number of the hidden nodes, the proportion of dataset for training, validation, test, and the training function. The optimization process provides an optimal structure of ANN that can be used to predict the damages in the beam. The obtained results confirm the accuracy, effectiveness, and reliability of the proposed approach in (1) alleviating the differences between measurement and simulation and (2) damage identification including damage location and severity, in the tested beam considering noise effects. For both applications, dynamic characteristics like natural frequencies and mode shapes of the beam derived from the updated FE model, are collected to calculate the objective function
Analysis of perturbes frictional contact problems
Authors: Nguyen Tien The , Do Hai Quan , Pham Ba Viet Anh , Nguyen Luong Thien
Published: February 2022

Generally, friction/perturbation compensation is an important issue in high-precision motion control applications. In particular, when the system under control undergoes low-speed or reversal motions, the friction force and external perturbations will degrade motion accuracy. In this paper, we study analysis of perturbed frictional contact problems. Its shows how homotopy perturbation techniques and projection can be integrated in control-based approach to reanalyze the perturbed frictional contact problems. Thus, the perturbed non linear problem is decomposed into perturbed linear problems dedicated to each component in contact. Each solution of perturbed linear problems is approximated. A numerical application is performed to verify the efficiency and the robustness of the proposed method. The proposed method has been developed to be compatible within a context of multiple sampling (such as parametric analysis or design of experiments). The proposal relies on a control based method currently used in automation domain. A Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) is designed to link the normal gaps identified between the bodies and the normal contact pressures applied at the interface. Finally, a design of experiments is proposed to quantify the effects of input perturbations on output mechanical data
Descompresión Microvascular para el Tratamiento del Espasmo Hemifacial
Authors: Párraga Richard Gonzalo
Published: February 2022

El espasmo hemifacial se caracteriza por contracciones tonicoclónicas en los músculos inervados por el nervio facial, causado por la compresión del nervio facial por una arteria, generalmente la arteria cerebelosa anteroinferior o venas del ángulo pontocerebeloso. Suelen aparecer espontáneamente, debido a la tensión emocional, fatiga, y disminuyen durante el reposo.Se presenta entre los 13 a 77 años con una duración de los síntomas aproximadamente de ocho años. La inyección local de toxina botulínica puede ser efectiva en el tratamiento, y la descompresión microvascular está reservada para casos refractarios al tratamiento médico, con resolución completa entre el 85 al 93%. En este artículo, se resumen las principales características anatomo-clínicas, fisiopatológicas, y una descripción detallada de la descompresión microvascular como mejor opción terapéutica.
Retinoblastoma Fetal por Ultrasonografía
Authors: Alegre Andrade Patricia
Published: February 2022

Retinoblastoma feRetinoblastoma fetal es un tipo de cáncer ocular que afecta a la retina, la capa interna del ojo. las células nerviosas de la retina captan la luz y envían imágenes al cerebrotal es un tipo de cáncer ocular que afecta a la retina, la capa interna del ojo. las células nerviosas de la retina captan la luz y envían imágenes al cerebro
SIRS y qSOFA como Predictores de Mortalidad en Sepsis Pediátrica
Authors: Copana Raúl
Published: February 2022

La sepsis pediátrica continúa siendo una causa importante de mortalidad en países de bajos y medianos ingresos, su reconocimiento temprano en emergencias requiere del uso de criterios que nos permitan predecir anticipadamente la gravedad del paciente. Objetivo: nuestro estudio pretende comparar los criterios de SIRS y qSOFA en cuanto a su capacidad discriminatoria en mortalidad en sepsis pediátrica. Métodos: realizamos un estudio multicéntrico, prospectivo en servicios de emergencias incluyendo niños con sospecha de sepsis subsecuentemente ingresados a UTIP, en los cuales se evaluaron los puntajes en SIRS y qSOFA comparándolos con los resultados al egreso. Resultados: se enrolaron 64 pacientes, admitidos en estadios de Sepsis (19%), Shock Séptico (20,6%) y con Disfunción Multiorgánica (60,4%), con una mortalidad respectivamente de 9,5%, 14,3% y 76,2%; en 33,9% de los casos se pudo rescatar algún germen. Evaluando los criterios SIRS vemos que la ausencia de ellos se asocia con mayor sobrevivencia (p=0,044; OR 0,618: IC95% 0,502-0,761), Por otro lado, 2 o más criterios qSOFA se asocia con mayor mortalidad (p=0,047; OR 3,52: IC95% 1,090-11,371). Conclusión: ambos criterios utilizados para definir sepsis en pediatría demostraron su utilidad, el uso del score qSOFA dada a su estrecha relación con la mortalidad puede emplearse para anticipar alteraciones orgánicas potencialmente mortales.
Otitis externa difusa: ¿una patología trivial?
Authors: Lombana Salas Enrique , Lombana Salas Moises Andrés , Miranda Jiménez María Camila
Published: February 2022

La otitis externa es una patología frecuente en la consulta médica, se estima que 10% de las personas la padecerán al menos una vez en su vida, la presentación aguda cursa con afección del conducto auditivo externo de origen infeccioso en el 90% de los casos, llamada otitis  externa  difusa  (OED).  El  presente  artículo  tiene  como  objetivo  exponer  la  mejor  evidencia  actual  que  permita  una  descripción  general de la patología, para ello se realizó una búsqueda de literatura científica en bases de datos reconocidas. Se encontró que la OED es caracterizada microbiológicamente por la presencia de Pseudomonas aeruginosa y Staphylococcus aureus, clínicamente los pacientes refieren otalgia lo que abre la puerta a una variedad de diagnósticos diferenciales y en el tratamiento se debe hacer una clasificación a partir de diversas variables (edad, compromiso auricular y estado inmunológico) a fin de determinar la vía terapéutica adecuada.
Tumor de Células de Sertoli Esclerosante Testicular
Authors: Vargas-Rocha Vladimir Erik
Published: February 2022

Actualmente el tumor de células de Sertoli de tipo esclerosante, se encuentra clasificado como una variante de los tumores de células de Sertoli NOS (sin otra especificación), ya que ambos tumores presentan mutación del gen CTNNB1, codificador de b-catenina, la relevancia de su identificación radica en que esta variante se correlaciona, aunque en un bajo porcentaje, con potencial metastásico.Masculino de 56 años de edad, con cuadro de 7 años de evolución, caracterizado por presentar dolor testicular izquierdo con leve aumento de consistencia en polo inferior de testículo izquierdo, se realiza ecografía testicular, en la que se evidencia lesión heterogénea de 2 cm de diámetro máximo, dependiente de polo inferior de testículo izquierdo; se realiza orquiectomía radical izquierda, con reporte histopatológico: tumor de células de sertoli testicular. Cursando posteriormente con evolución satisfactoria, con cicatrización completa de la herida, y actualmente en vigilancia, sin necesidad de tratamiento adyuvante. Conociendo su relativa rareza y los pocos casos notificados, los tumores testiculares de células de Sertoli siguen siendo un misterio relativo y en la actualidad, continúan siendo un desafío para su diagnóstico. Con este caso, pretendemos apoyar en el conocimiento y fomentar la investigación adicional de estos tumores, con el objetivo de optimizar el diagnóstico, dar un adecuado tratamiento.
Uso de Quinolonas como Factor de Riesgo para Infección Oportunista Severa por Cándida en Pacientes Adultos Críticamente Enfermos
Authors: Moreno Javier Mauricio
Published: February 2022

Candida es uno de los microorganismos mayormente aislado de los hemocultivos positivos, mostrando un aumento de su prevalencia a nivel mundial debido a múltiples factores de riesgo siendo unos de los más importantes el uso de antibioticoterapia de espectro ampliado , como las quinolonas usados en pacientes críticos hospitalizados en salas de cuidado intensivo, de los cuales la literatura es tangencial en su relación con el desarrollo de candidiasis invasiva
Índice Tobillo-Brazo como Determinante de Enfermedad Arterial Obstructiva Periférica en Adultos Mayores
Authors: Antezana Llaveta Gabriela
Published: February 2022

La enfermedad arterial obstructiva periférica es una entidad clínica íntimamente relacionada con patologías frecuentes en nuestro medio, que no identificada ni tratada de forma temprana puede originar graves complicaciones entre ellas la aparición de ulceras crónicas, claudicación intermitente y la amputación. La medida del índice tobillo-brazo mediante ecodoppler portátil es una técnica no invasiva, rápida, simple, fiable de gran interés que ofrece una sensibilidad y especificidad elevada para diagnosticar esta enfermedad.
Objetivos: el presente estudio pretende conocer la prevalencia de enfermedad arterial obstructiva periférica determinado por el índice tobillo-brazo en los adultos mayores de 60 años que acuden al Centro de salud Capacachi, del 01 de octubre al 31 de diciembre de la gestión 2020.
Métodos: se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo, transversal y prospectivo; se calculó el índice tobillo-brazo a 176 pacientes mayores de 60 años, se excluyó a pacientes con trombosis venosa profunda y/o superficial, flebitis, linfangitis, con heridas abiertas en la zona de colocación de transductor del ecodoppler, que hayan sido sometidos a revascularización arterial periférica o pacientes que tomen anticoagulantes o antiagregantes plaquetarios.
Resultados: de los 176 pacientes estudiados, 73 pacientes presentaron un índice tobillo-brazo <0,9 y por tanto presentan la enfermedad. Se obtuvo una prevalencia de enfermedad arterial obstructiva periférica de 41,48%.
Conclusiones: el estudio estableció que el índice tobillo-brazo es útil como método de screening para diagnosticar la enfermedad arterial obstructiva periférica en centros de atención de primer nivel, este nos permite realizar una prevención secundaria a un bajo costo y de forma incruenta.