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Assessment of the Sustainability of a Real Estate Project Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making
Authors: Dobrovolskienė Nomeda , Pozniak Anastasija , Tvaronavičienė Manuela
Published: April 2021

Today, sustainability, sustainable development and clean environment come to the fore worldwide. Consequently, the concept of sustainability has been introduced in project management. Sustainability issues have gained particular attention in the real estate sector. However, despite the fact that this sector has a huge impact on the environment and society, real estate projects are most commonly chosen taking into account only their risk and return, and a very limited number of indices and methods are available to assess their sustainability. Moreover, all of the existing indices and models for assessing the sustainability of an investment project take into account only three dimensions of sustainability—environmental, social and economic. Therefore, the novelty of this work lies in constructing a real estate sustainability index (RESI) relying on an additional sustainability aspect—i.e., a technological dimension. The developed sustainability index could be useful in evaluating and comparing real estate projects. It would also promote technological progress and investments in new technologies within projects as sustainability is also considered in a new, technological dimension. A research study was carried out between September 2020 and December 2020. Following an analysis of the literature and different sustainability-related standards relevant for the real estate industry, sustainability criteria were chosen and then grouped into four (environmental, social, economic and technological) categories. The selection and ranking of the most relevant sustainability criteria were performed through a survey. The index was compiled by applying multi-criteria decision making methods.
Dairy Farms and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): The Allocation Criterion Useful to Estimate Undesirable Products
Authors: Romano Elio , Roma Rocco , Tidona Flavio , Giraffa Giorgio , Bragaglio Andrea
Published: April 2021

In this study, the life cycle assessment (LCA) principle was performed to estimate the environmental impact of three dairy farms that operate using different farming systems, namely, conventional (CON), organic (ORG), and high-quality (HQ) modes. In Italy, the typical style of high-quality (HQ) farming is commonly included in the conventional system but is more strictly regulated by the Decree of the Italian Ministry of Health N° 185/1991. Although the farms are not fully representative of each conduct, they showed intrinsic peculiarities, e.g., the cow-culling rate of each system. This rate requires a quantification as it may be related to loss of income. Allocation criteria were applied to attribute the quantities of pollutants to the co-products: wheat, involved in the congruence and number of cows culled, the latter being undesirable and therefore necessary to quantify. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) highlighted that the no-dairy products significantly mitigated (p < 0.05) some of the impacts’ categories. The allocation of culled cows decreased the impacts of the CON and particularly those of the ORG farms when the mass mode was adopted. HQ showed values similar to the results without allocation. Overall, the objective of identifying a “marker” of undesirable products, estimated by the culling rate, was partially achieved.
What Are the Impacts of Social Innovation? A Synthetic Review and Case Study of Community Forestry in the Scottish Highlands
Authors: Barlagne Carla , Melnykovych Mariana , Miller David , Hewitt Richard J. , Secco Laura , Pisani Elena , Nijnik Maria
Published: April 2021

In a context of political and economic austerity, social innovation has been presented as a solution to many social challenges, old and new. It aims to support the introduction of new ideas in response to the current urgent needs and challenges of vulnerable groups and seems to offer promising solutions to the challenges faced by rural areas. Yet the evidence base of the impacts on the sustainable development of rural communities remains scarce. In this paper, we explore social innovation in the context of community forestry and provide a brief synthetic review of key themes linking the two concepts. We examine a case of social innovation in the context of community forestry and analyse its type, extent, and scale of impact in a marginalized rural area of Scotland. Using an in-depth case study approach, we apply a mixed research methodology using quantitative indicators of impact as well as qualitative data. Our results show that social innovation reinforces the social dimension of community forestry. Impacts are highlighted across domains (environmental, social, economic, and institutional/governance) but are mainly limited to local territory. We discuss the significance of those results in the context of community forestry as well as for local development. We formulate policy recommendations to foster and sustain social innovation in rural areas.
Coping with Loss Aversion and Risk Management in the Supply Chain Coordination
Authors: Liu Wei , Zhao Han , Song Shiji , He Wenxuan , Li Xiaochen
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we apply a combined revenue sharing and buyback contract to investigate the channel coordination of a two-echelon supply chain with a loss-averse retailer. Since loss-averse decision makers usually take on more risks, the Conditional Value-at-Risk (CVaR) measure is introduced to hedge against it and the retailer’s objective is to maximize the CVaR of utility. We obtain the retailer’s optimal order quantity under the combined contract. It is shown that there is a unique wholesale price coordinating the supply chain if the retailer’s confidence level is less than a threshold that is independent of contract parameters. Moreover, a complete sensitivity analysis of parameters is carried out. In particular, the retailer’s optimal order quantity and coordinating wholesale price decreases as the loss aversion or confidence level increases, while it increase as the buyback price or sharing coefficient increases. Furthermore, there exists the situation where the combined contract can coordinate the chain even though neither the revenue sharing nor buyback contract can when the contract parameters are constrained.
The Role of Anthropomorphic Messengers in Sustainable Participatory Corporate Social Responsibility: Focusing on Messenger’s Facial Expression and Participation Effort
Authors: Ahn Yunjeong , Lee Jieun
Published: April 2021

This study examines the role of participation effort, focusing on the effect of anthropomorphic messengers’ facial expression on consumers’ perception in the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR activities requiring consumer participation can elicit their positive responses. Although companies’ interests in participatory CSR are increasing, academic interests in this area are still insufficient. Existing studies have not provided clear results on the effective level of participation effort and its effect on consumers’ perception of CSR activities. In this context, we conducted a study that investigated the effect of participation effort, focusing on the facial expression of an anthropomorphic messenger. The study shows that participation effort has a positive relationship with the intention to participate in CSR because consumers perceive messengers with a sad facial expression as victims. However, they perceive messengers with a happy facial expression as marketing agents. Hence, participation effort decreases participation intention. Finally, we discuss the meaning of the study and propose suggestions for future research.
The Potential and Contradictions of Geographical Indication and Patrimonization for the Sustainability of Indigenous Communities: A Case of Cordillera Heirloom Rice in the Philippines
Authors: Sekine Kae
Published: April 2021

In the Montane areas of Cordillera, the Philippines, the IP (indigenous people) have cultivated native rice for generations on their rice terraces, which were designated a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Cultural Heritage site in 1995 and a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World Agricultural Heritage site, Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2011. This heirloom rice was registered as a collective trademark in 2018 and will be registered as a sui generis geographical indication (GI) in the coming years. Based on the author’s interviews with the stakeholders in heirloom rice production conducted in the Philippines in 2019, this article aims to analyze whether GI and patrimonization contribute to the sustainability of the IP communities in Cordillera. This paper demonstrates that GI and patrimonization exhibit both potential and contradictions in ecological, socio-cultural, and economic dimensions of sustainability in the communities, and the compatibility of these dimensions is challenged. The paper concludes that public policies need to pay particular attention to accompanying IP communities when GI and patrimonization are designed to protect them from over-development of the designated area and over-commodification of their certified agri-food products.
Consumer Panic Buying: Realizing Its Consequences and Repercussions on the Supply Chain
Authors: Dulam Rithika , Furuta Kazuo , Kanno Taro
Published: April 2021

Globalization has brought not only advantages but also risks into the supply chains. One lesser studied risk is the effect of consumer behavior in crises. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the most efficient and optimized supply chains are susceptible to consumer panic buying. There is a severe need to understand the multitude of scenarios that could manifest after a catastrophe due to the change in consumer behavior so that businesses can develop a mitigation plan. The authors have developed an agent-based model that can simulate the various outcomes of a crisis using a consumer panic buying model and a supply chain model. The model quantitatively evaluates the panic purchase intention of a consumer while assessing the impact of panic buying on the supply chain. This paper introduces the implementation of the model, focusing on output analysis of the various situational settings in disaster aftermath. Preliminary study has revealed that implementing quota policy or rationing uniformly is very effective while controlling media reports or panic buying consumers can reduce consumer demand significantly.
Social Evaluation of Public Open Space Services and Their Impact on Well-Being: A Micro-Scale Assessment from a Coastal University
Authors: Addas Abdullah , Maghrabi Ahmad
Published: April 2021

Public open spaces services have been shown to be profoundly affected by rapid urbanization and environmental changes, and in turn, they have influenced socio-cultural relationships and human well-being. However, the impact of these changes on public open space services (POSS) remains unexplored, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context. This study examines the socio-cultural influence of POSS on the King Abdulaziz University campus, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the impact of these services on well-being. A field survey and questionnaire were used to collect data. Non-parametric tests (Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests) were used to find significant differences in the importance of POSS as perceived by stakeholders based on socio-demographic attributes. Factor analysis was performed for 14 POSS to identify those that are most important. The study showed that (i) university stakeholders are closely linked to services provided by public open spaces (POS) and dependent on POSS, (ii) there were significant differences in the perceived importance of POSS according to gender, age, and social groups, and (iii) 70 to 90% of stakeholders reported POSS as having a positive impact on well-being. Thus, the findings will help design and plan POSS to meet the needs of society and promote well-being.
The Virtual Online Supermarket: An Open-Source Research Platform for Experimental Consumer Research
Authors: Engelbrecht Nils , Lembcke Tim-Benjamin , Brendel Alfred Benedikt , Bizer Kilian , Kolbe Lutz M.
Published: April 2021

It is controversially discussed if and which interventions policymakers should implement to promote healthier, more sustainable, and more ethical food choices. Often, policy measures suffer from a lack of data. This is especially true for the growing field of online grocery shopping. Yet, it not always feasible to test the impact of each possible policy intervention in the field. Here, computer-simulated shopping experiments offer a complementary approach. Recent evidence suggests that they heighten the realism of consumer experiments and collect valid data at a relatively low cost. In this paper, we introduce an open-source toolset that offers multiple avenues to develop and run experiments in the context of online grocery shopping. Hence, it supports researchers and policy makers in evaluating instore-intervention aiming to support more sustainable food choices.
The Role of Environmental Attitudes in Explaining Public Perceptions of Climate Change and Renewable Energy Technologies in Lithuania
Authors: Balžekienė Aistė , Budžytė Agnė
Published: April 2021

The Baltic states in general and Lithuania in particular represent a controversial combination of rapidly increasing climate change impacts and moderate or low concern with the climate crisis. A value shift is essential for the societal support and acceptance of renewable energy solutions. This study investigates the role of environmental attitudes in shaping the acceptance and risk perceptions of renewable energy technologies. The article analyses how environmental attitudes are shaping public attitudes towards climate change and perceptions of renewable energy technologies in Lithuania using New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) and environmental identity questions. The study analyses data from a representative public opinion survey with 1029 respondents conducted in Lithuania. The results reveal that environmental identity is a more significant factor in shaping risk perceptions of renewable technologies than is the NEP scale. The balance of nature dimension from the NEP is more closely related to perceptions of renewables than are humans’ right to rule claims. The results show that environmental attitudes have low explanatory power in explaining perceptions of energy technologies in Lithuania.
Smart Collaborative Performance-Induced Parameter Identification Algorithms for Synchronous Reluctance Machine Magnetic Model
Authors: Ren Linjie , Lin Guobin , Zhao Yuanzhe , Liao Zhiming
Published: April 2021

In rail transit traction, due to the remarkable energy-saving and low-cost characteristics, synchronous reluctance motors (SynRM) may be a potential substitute for traditional AC motors. However, in the parameter extraction of SynRM nonlinear magnetic model, the accuracy and robustness of the metaheuristic algorithm is restricted by the excessive dependence on fitness evaluation. In this paper, a novel probability-driven smart collaborative performance (SCP) is defined to quantify the comprehensive contribution of candidate solution in current population. With the quantitative results of SCP as feedback in-formation, an algorithm updating mechanism with improved evolutionary quality is established. The allocation of computing resources induced by SCP achieves a good balance between exploration and exploitation. Comprehensive experiment results demonstrate better effectiveness of SCP-induced algorithms to the proposed synchronous reluctance machine magnetic model. Accuracy and robustness of the proposed algorithms are ranked first in the comparison result statistics with other well-known algorithms.
How Much Knowledge and Awareness of Faecal Incontinence Is There in Primary Care?
Authors: Shinkwin Michael , Brown Jade , Scourfield Lily , Cornish Julie
Published: April 2021

Faecal incontinence (FI) is a debilitating symptom with a likely underreported incidence in the general population. Postpartum or postmenopausal women are at increased risk of this. General Practitioners (GPs) have a vital role in screening patient groups with FI. Knowledge of the underlying diseases associated with FI is important for all clinicians who have contact with this patient group. An online questionnaire (Survey MonkeyTM, San Mateo, CA, USA) was sent to GPs in Wales and England through a deanery, social media and GP educational groups. Questions: A total of 250 participants completed the questionnaire—195 GPs and 55 GPSTs. Two-thirds had no coloproctology experience, but 70% had worked in obstetrics and gynaecology. In total, 70% had no formal FI training and 75% felt insufficiently informed about FI. A total of 80% felt that GPs need specific training on FI. A third of respondents used the 6-week postnatal check to assess maternal bowel function and most did not appreciate faecal urgency as a symptom. Patients should be asked about FI symptoms by GPs, particularly those populations at increased risk. Our GP survey participants were enthusiastic for more education on the treatment options and where to signpost patients with FI.
The International Linear Collider Project—Its Physics and Status
Authors: Yamamoto Hitoshi
Published: April 2021

The discovery of Higgs particle has ushered in a new era of particle physics. Even though the list of members of the standard theory of particle physics is now complete, the shortcomings of the theory became ever more acute. It is generally considered that the best solution to the problems is an electron–positron collider that can study Higgs particle with high precision and high sensitivity; namely, a Higgs factory. Among a few candidates for Higgs factory, the International Linear Collider (ILC) is currently the most advanced in its program. In this article, we review the physics and the project status of the ILC including its energy expandability.
A Note on Advantages of the Fuzzy Gabor Filter in Object and Text Detection
Authors: Tadic Vladimir , Loncar-Turukalo Tatjana , Odry Akos , Trpovski Zeljen , Toth Attila , Vizvari Zoltan , Odry Peter
Published: April 2021

This note presents a fuzzy optimization of Gabor filter-based object and text detection. The derivation of a 2D Gabor filter and the guidelines for the fuzzification of the filter parameters are described. The fuzzy Gabor filter proved to be a robust text an object detection method in low-quality input images as extensively evaluated in the problem of license plate localization. The extended set of examples confirmed that the fuzzy optimized Gabor filter with adequately fuzzified parameters detected the desired license plate texture components and highly improved the object detection when compared to the classic Gabor filter. The robustness of the proposed approach was further demonstrated on other images of various origin containing text and different textures, captured using low-cost or modest quality acquisition procedures. The possibility to fine tune the fuzzification procedure to better suit certain applications offers the potential to further boost detection performance.
A Bimodal Extension of the Exponential Distribution with Applications in Risk Theory
Authors: Reyes Jimmy , Gómez-Déniz Emilio , Gómez Héctor W. , Calderín-Ojeda Enrique
Published: April 2021

There are some generalizations of the classical exponential distribution in the statistical literature that have proven to be helpful in numerous scenarios. Some of these distributions are the families of distributions that were proposed by Marshall and Olkin and Gupta. The disadvantage of these models is the impossibility of fitting data of a bimodal nature of incorporating covariates in the model in a simple way. Some empirical datasets with positive support, such as losses in insurance portfolios, show an excess of zero values and bimodality. For these cases, classical distributions, such as exponential, gamma, Weibull, or inverse Gaussian, to name a few, are unable to explain data of this nature. This paper attempts to fill this gap in the literature by introducing a family of distributions that can be unimodal or bimodal and nests the exponential distribution. Some of its more relevant properties, including moments, kurtosis, Fisher’s asymmetric coefficient, and several estimation methods, are illustrated. Different results that are related to finance and insurance, such as hazard rate function, limited expected value, and the integrated tail distribution, among other measures, are derived. Because of the simplicity of the mean of this distribution, a regression model is also derived. Finally, examples that are based on actuarial data are used to compare this new family with the exponential distribution.
On Automorphism Groups of Finite Chain Rings
Authors: Alabiad Sami , Alkhamees Yousef
Published: April 2021

A finite ring with an identity is a chain ring if its lattice of left ideals forms a unique chain. Let R be a finite chain ring with invaraints p,n,r,k,k′,m. If n=1, the automorphism group Aut(R) of R is known. The main purpose of this article is to study the structure of Aut(R) when n>1. First, we prove that Aut(R) is determined by the automorphism group of a certain commutative chain subring. Then we use this fact to find the automorphism group of R when p∤k. In addition, Aut(R) is investigated under a more general condition; that is, R is very pure and p need not divide k. Based on the j-diagram introduced by Ayoub, we were able to give the automorphism group in terms of a particular group of matrices. The structure of the automorphism group of a finite chain ring depends essentially on its invaraints and the associated j-diagram.
Changes in Muscle Mass after Botulinum Toxin Injection in Children with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Lee Dongwoo , Kim Jaewon , Oh Ja-Young , Han Mi-Hyang , Kim Da-Ye , Kang Ji-Hye , Jang Dae-Hyun
Published: April 2021

We aimed to evaluate muscle mass changes after injection of botulinum toxin (BoNT) in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP). Children aged between 2 and 12 years who were diagnosed with hemiplegic CP with spastic equinus foot were prospectively recruited and administered BoNT in the affected leg. Lean body mass (LBM) of both legs and total limbs was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) preinjection and 4 and 12 weeks after injection. A total of 15 children were enrolled into the study. LBM of both legs and total limbs increased significantly over 12 weeks of growth. The ratio of LBM of the affected leg to total limbs and to the unaffected leg significantly reduced at 4 weeks after injection compared with preinjection but significantly increased at 12 weeks after injection compared with 4 weeks after injection. In conclusion, the muscle mass of the affected leg after BoNT injection in children with hemiplegic spastic CP decreased at 4 weeks after BoNT injection but significantly recovered after 12 weeks after injection.
Bacterial Profile and Antibiotic Resistance among Cancer Patients with Urinary Tract Infection in a National Tertiary Cancer Hospital of Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Gambhir , Wei Xiaolin , Hann Katrina , Soe Kyaw Thu , Satyanarayana Srinath , Siwakoti Bhola , Bastakoti Shankar , Mulmi Rashmi , Rana Kritika , Lamichhane Nirmal
Published: April 2021

Cancer patients are at high risk of antibiotic resistant bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs). In this study, we assessed the bacterial profile and antibiotic resistance among cancer patients suspected of UTI in B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Nepal through a cross-sectional study with routinely collected data. All cancer patients who had a recorded urine culture between July 2018–June 2019 were included in the study. Out of 308 patients who had undergone culture, 73 (24%) of samples had bacterial growth. The most common organisms isolated were E. coli (58%), Staphylococcus (11%) and Klebsiella (10%). These bacteria had undergone susceptibility testing to 27 different antibiotics in various proportions. Of the limited antibiotic testing levels, nitrofurantoin (54/66, 82%) and amikacin (30/51, 59%) were the most common. Among those tested, there were high levels of resistance to antibiotics in the “Access” and “Watch” groups of antibiotics (2019 WHO classification). In the “Reserve” group, both antibiotics showed resistance (polymyxin 15%, tigecycline 8%). Multidrug resistance was seen among 89% of the positive culture samples. This calls for urgent measures to optimize the use of antibiotics in UTI care at policy and health facility levels through stewardship to prevent further augmentation of antibiotic resistance among cancer patients.
Perturbations of the Gravitational Energy in the TEGR: Quasinormal Modes of the Schwarzschild Black Hole
Authors: Maluf José Wadih , Ulhoa Sérgio , Carneiro Fernando Lessa , Castello-Branco Karlúcio H. C.
Published: April 2021

We calculate the gravitational energy spectrum of the perturbations of a Schwarzschild black hole described by quasinormal modes, in the framework of the teleparallel equivalent of general relativity (TEGR). We obtain a general formula for the gravitational energy enclosed by a large surface of constant radius r, in the region m<<r<<∞, where m is the mass of the black hole. Considering the usual asymptotic expression for the perturbed metric components, we arrive at finite values for the energy spectrum. The perturbed energy depends on the two integers n and l that describe the quasinormal modes. In this sense, the energy perturbations are discretized. We also obtain a simple expression for the decrease of the flux of gravitational radiation of the perturbations.
Household Cases Suggest That Cats Belonging to Owners with COVID-19 Have a Limited Role in Virus Transmission
Authors: Bessière Pierre , Fusade-Boyer Maxime , Walch Mathilda , Lèbre Laetitia , Brun Jessie , Croville Guillaume , Boullier Séverine , Cadiergues Marie-Christine , Guérin Jean-Luc
Published: April 2021

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for COVID-19 and spread rapidly following its emergence in Wuhan in 2019. Although cats are, among other domestic animals, susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, little is known about their epidemiological role in the dynamics of a household infection. In this study, we monitored five cats for viral shedding daily. Each cat was confined with its COVID-19 positive owners in separate households. Low loads of viral nucleic acid were found in two cats, but only one developed anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, which suggests that cats have a limited role in COVID-19 epidemiology.
Transcriptional Landscape of Vero E6 Cells during Early Swine Acute Diarrhea Syndrome Coronavirus Infection
Authors: Zeng Siying , Peng Ouyang , Sun Ruipu , Xu Qiuping , Hu Fangyu , Zhao Yan , Xue Chunyi , Cao Yongchang , Zhang Hao
Published: April 2021

Swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV) is a newly emerged and highly pathogenic virus that is associated with fatal diarrhea disease in piglets, causing significant economic losses to the pig industry. At present, the research on the pathogenicity and molecular mechanisms of host-virus interactions of SADS-CoV are limited and remain poorly understood. Here, we investigated the global gene expression profiles of SADS-CoV-infected Vero E6 cells at 12, 18, and 24 h post-infection (hpi) using the RNA-sequencing. As a result, a total of 3324 differentially expressed genes (DEG) were identified, most of which showed a down-regulated expression pattern. Functional enrichment analyses indicated that the DEGs are mainly involved in signal transduction, cellular transcription, immune and inflammatory response, and autophagy. Collectively, our results provide insights into the changes in the cellular transcriptome during early infection of SADS-CoV and may provide information for further study of molecular mechanisms.
Population Characteristics of the European Lobster, Homarus gammarus in the Adriatic Sea: Implications for Sustainable Fisheries Management
Authors: Pavičić Mišo , Matić-Skoko Sanja , Vrdoljak Dario , Vujević Ante
Published: April 2021

The European lobster, Homarus gammarus, was sampled from September 2016 to August 2017, using pots and gillnets in the Eastern Adriatic Sea. Official landings were also analyzed (2008–2020). The majority of landings were from the Northern Adriatic and showed an increase of 18.5% over the study period. Results revealed an extremely low catch rate that fluctuated significantly by season. Dominance by specimens in the size classes of 90–110 mm carapace length (CL) was observed. Experimental design revealed spatial heterogeneity, with larger individuals caught further from the coast (>3 nm) and undersized specimens caught near the coast (<3 nm). With increasing CL and total length (TL), an increase in weight was higher in males than females. TL and abdomen width (AW) increased linearly with CL and were more pronounced in females. At 80 mm CL, females started to develop secondary sex characteristics with wider AW than males. The results suggest that the modern legal framework is appropriate for lobster fisheries and a longer fishing season is not advisable, despite a positive catch trend in the northern part of the sea. Additional efforts are desirable to reduce fishing pressure in the coastal part. The morphometric relationships could reveal population characteristics required as inputs in stock assessment analysis for effective management.
Floating Debris in the Low Segura River Basin (Spain): Avoiding Litter through the Irrigation Network
Authors: Rocamora Carmen , Puerto Herminia , Abadía Ricardo , Brugarolas Margarita , Martínez-Carrasco Laura , Cordero José
Published: April 2021

The Vega Baja region lays on the lower course of the Segura River (southeastern Spain). It is one of the six traditional “huerta” European landscapes and has an ancient, extensive, and complex network of irrigation and drainage channels. The accumulation of floating waste causes numerous economic, environmental, and landscape problems in its irrigation infrastructures, hindering farmers’ water management practices. This work classifies and estimates the total volume of floating waste at various points along the Segura River and its irrigation channels as a first systematic approach to define and quantify the problem of floating waste accumulation. Aerial images taken by a drone were analyzed over time and a manual count of residues was performed on selected points. The results obtained show that reeds and residues of riparian vegetation represent more than 95% of the floating debris volume measured on the riverbed. Anthropogenic waste, which represents less than 5% of debris volume, was characterized, finding that plastics of domestic sources are the most abundant by count (14.9%) and only a reduced part of the floating waste can be attributed to agricultural activities (3.8%). Assessing the type and origin of the floating waste is essential to inform the actions required in order to avoid the floating waste reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The effects of adding waste sesame seeds to diets on performance, carcass characteristics, and meat fatty acid composition of Karayaka lambs
Authors: KAYA İsmail , BÖLÜKBAŞ Bora , AYKUT Umut , UĞURLU Mustafa , MURUZ Habip , SALMAN Mustafa
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine the effects of the inclusion of waste sesame seed (WSS) to concentrate feed on performance, carcass characteristics, and meat fatty acid profile of Karayaka lambs. A total of twenty-three lambs were randomly allocated to a control group (11 lambs, with an average live weight of 23.39±0.58 kg) and an experimental group (12 lambs, with an average live weight 23.55±0.41 kg). Also, each of the group was divided into two subgroups according to their gender. The lambs were fed with isonitrogenous (17% CP) and isocaloric (2650 kcal/kg ME) concentrate feeds containing either 0% WSS (control) or 10% WSS (experimental) for 60 days. Final live weight, average daily weight gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and carcass traits were not affected by diet, although they were higher in males than females (P<0.01). In addition, males presented a higher percentage of C17:1, C18:2 n6, C20:3 n6 (P<0.01), and polyunsaturated fatty acid (P<0.05) than females. In conclusion, the addition of WSS to the lamb diet did not increase the concentration of unsaturated fatty acids in meat. However, WSS can be included up to 10% in concentrate feed of lambs during fattening period without negative effects on performance and carcass yield.
Perspectives on expert generalist practice among Japanese family doctor educators: a qualitative study
Authors: Kaneko Makoto , Oishi Ai , Sawa Noriaki , Irving Greg , Fujinuma Yasuki
Published: April 2021

Background

Expert generalist practice (EGP) is increasingly being viewed as the defining expertise of generalist care. In Japan, several prominent family doctors consider it important and relevant in the Japanese context. However, no study has examined Japanese family doctor educators’ perceptions of EGP.

Aim

To explore Japanese family doctor educators’ perceptions of EGP.

Design & setting

A qualitative study among family doctor educators in Japan.

Method

Focus group interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide following a short lecture on EGP. A qualitative description method was adopted and the framework method was used to conduct thematic analysis.

Results

Participants were 18 family medicine doctor educators, including 11 directors and six associate directors of family medicine training programmes. The results suggested that the concept of EGP was important and applicable to primary care in Japan. Participants’ perceptions on EGP pertained to the following four areas: impact of EGP, triggers for EGP, enablers for EGP, and educational strategies for EGP.

Conclusion

The concept of EGP may be useful in clinical practice in Japan, especially in complex patient care. A clearer framework for or description of EGP, and of non-traditional methods, such as ascetic practice and awareness of the self, were proposed as possible educational strategies.
Aesthetic Study of Malioboro Trash Can
Authors: Rohimanto Ifan , Putra Yeffry Handoko
Published: April 2021

Malioboro Street in Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia is a tourist area. Both sidewalks on the street facilitated with garden chairs, ornamental plants, ornamental statues, ready to drink tap water, and trash cans. Product aesthetic of Malioboro trash cans is important to be studied since the product will be placed in public facility. Research on trash cans in Malioboro area was conducted to see the content of product aesthetic of the trash can. The analysis method uses the aesthetic theory of Dr. Dharsono, M.Sn (Sony Kartika), which consists of color, shape, texture and proportion.. The results showed the color and natural texture obtained from the aluminum, terrazzo, and sand/Merapi mountain ash. The shape consists of blocks/boxes and tubes with aluminum lids using traditional forging techniques namely kenteng, balanced proportions. Malioboro trash can has product aesthetic value that supports Malioboro tourist area.
Expression Analysis of Big Mom Characters in One Piece Comic 89 (Badend Musical)
Authors: Nurlatifah Yeni , Kasmana Kankan
Published: April 2021

One Piece comics are about the world of pirates, and are the best-selling comics in history. Like most comics, One Piece comics consist of protagonist and antagonist. The depiction of One Piece comics is the same as the usual depiction of Japanese comics, namely using Mango style with narrative content and the use of black and white. Depictions of moments, image details and character expressions become important in black and white comics to bring the narrative to life. For character portrayals, comics look for alternatives to emphasize expression in their comic images.  This research focuses on the analysis of one of the most antagonists in the one piece comic is Big Mom. This study aims to find out the characteristics of visualizing the expression of Big Mom characters in One Piece comics using visual language by means of wimba 4 (depiction).  The research method used is Bahasa Rupa by classifying images of Big Mom's expression through a form language method. The results of the analysis showed a depiction of expression, using a detailed draw of lines on the eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth. The way it is portrayed in Big Mom's expressions uses expressive depictions, distortions and lines. Expressive depictions use thick lines that give a wrinkle effect on the forehead, eyes, nose and around the mouth. Depiction of enlarged distortion, used on parts of the eyes, nose, mouth and teeth. The depiction of the line is used as a shadow and effect so that the antagonistic expression of Big Mom feels sharp.
Interior Photograph Experiment of The House Tour Hotel Bandung
Authors: Putra Sandy Dwi , Kasmana Kankan
Published: April 2021

The rapid advancement of information and communication technology influences the growth of creative industries such as firms in the fields of architecture, real estate and interior. The firm uses the advantages of information and communication technology, namely the internet and social media to conduct marketing. The use of social media as a marketing strategy of real estate and interior firms today is increasingly used as a promotional medium. The use of photos especially for interior promotion requires good photography techniques, has the power to stir consumer perception of interior services. This research aims to conduct photography experiments on the interior of  The House Tour Hotel, designed by an architecture firm called Be Good Design Architect, this experiment was conducted to find out the techniques of photography in photographing the interior. The method used is photography experimentation using photography techniques based on literature and photographic methods from interviews with professional photographer Mario Wibowo. The result of this experiment is interior photo taken from the bedroom room of The House Tour Hotel.
Cybercrime: History of formation, current state and ways of counteraction
Authors: Babanina Viktoria , Tkachenko Iryna , Matiushenko Olena , Krutevych Mykola
Published: April 2021

The article examines the history of the emergence and development of cybercrime, the specifics of the current situation in society, which contributes to an increase in the number of cybercrimes and ways of countering cybercrime. It has been established that cybercrime first appeared in the middle of the last century. This was due to the emergence and subsequent intensive growth in the number of computers, and then smartphones. However, cybercrime that exists today is significantly different from what it was in its early days. Today, the number of devices and services provided via the Internet is growing, the number of users is growing, and, accordingly, the number of cybercrimes and the level of their organization is growing. In the course of the study, the differences between the concepts of "cybercrime" and "computer crimes" were identified, as well as the main features of cybercrimes. The problems that law enforcement agencies face in the investigation and fight against cybercrimes were revealed. The factors contributing to the growth of cybercrime were also analyzed. Based on the analysis, the main directions of combating cybercrime and preventing the growth of the number of cybercrimes in society were developed.
Evaluation of forensic computer and technical expertise in criminal proceedings
Authors: Klymchuk Mykhailo , Marko Sergii , Priakhin Yevhen , Stetsyk Bohdana , Khytra Andrii
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the article is to clarify the place and role of the expert report based on the results of forensic computer and technical expertise as a source of evidence in criminal proceedings. The subject of the study: The subject of research is forensic computer and technical expertise as a source of evidence in criminal proceedings. Methodology: The method of system analysis, formal and logical, system and structural methods, the methods of modeling and forecasting were used in the course of the research were used in the course of the study. The results of the study: According to the results of the study, the authors conclude that forensic computer and technical expertise is the main procedural form of using special knowledge in the area of computer technology, and its results may be the most important part of the evidence base in the specific criminal proceedings. Practical consequences: It is concluded that the use of the expert report based on the results of forensic computer and technical expertise in criminal proceedings is its application by the subjects of evidence during the qualification of criminal offense to establish facts and circumstances relevant to criminal proceedings and subject to proof, as well as to resolve other tactical tasks. Value / originality: The authors’ definition of assessing expert report based on the results of forensic computer and technical expertise is offered.
Customer satisfaction in online meeting platforms: Impact of efficiency, fulfillment, system availability, and privacy
Authors: Top Cemil , Ali Bayad Jamal
Published: April 2021

As it is known business rely on the customers, which means the profitability of any company change depending on customer demand. Due to that, it is necessary to treat customers as the central factor of the market. In another meaning, Customer satisfaction is very important issue to a company’s business performance. In this regard, the purpose of this project was to determine the Impact of service quality on the customer satisfaction in the online meeting platforms. By means of service quality, we tested the impact of efficiency, fulfillment, system availability, and privacy on the customer satisfaction. Though conducting a survey data was collected. Different nationalities from various universities participated in this study including Kurdish, Turkish, Arabic, Turkmen, Indian, Pakistan, Uzbek, Nigerian and British with having different position such as head of the faculty, instructor, academic staff, head of the department and etc. in Kurdistan region of Iraq. Based on the result fulfillment, privacy issues were affected the customer satisfaction mostly.
The impact of Covid-19 on E-business practices and consumer buying behavior in a developing country
Authors: Afridi Fakhr E Alam , Jan Shahid , Ayaz Bushra , Irfan Muhammad
Published: April 2021

Online trade has shown a sharp increase since the outbreak of pandemic Coronavirus. The COVID-19 has affected almost all financial and business activities around the world, even in Pakistan. It has changed the way consumers used to shop before the pandemic outbreak. Many companies until recently have developed and created their online stores and making up the most of their sales using internet channel. Consumer have no other choice but shop from home. In this research study, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on e-business practices and consumer behavior in Pakistan. The theory of acceptance model has been applied where consumer behavior, e-business, and COVID-19, and posted as a key construct of the proposed research model. Structural Equation Modelling approach has been used to examine the interrelationship of variables of research. We applied two-step recommended Structural Equation Modelling approach, first, validate the constructs by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and then conducted Structural Equation Modelling path analysis and report the results, which indicated that in the present scenario COVID-19 has significantly impacted both e-businesses and consumer buying behavior in the context of Pakistan. This research briefly highlights the e-commerce trends and discusses the rapidly growing scope for online businesses and makes several future research suggestions, especially in the context of cultural and other barriers such as digital payment adoption in developing economies. This study limitation is the study sample and context-specific to Pakistan.
Moviéndose de una decepción a otra: Los jóvenes que cambian de escuelas en contextos urbano-vulnerables de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Rodriguez Garcia Maria Fernanda , Saavedra Sanchez Mauricio Esteban
Published: April 2021

El estudio analiza el fenómeno de la movilidad estudiantil a nivel de educación básica en relación con las características del contexto social y educativo de Lima Metropolitana. Para ello, se analizan las trayectorias educativas de dieciocho jóvenes de Carabayllo —–hombres y mujeres de entre dieciocho a veintitrés años— que experimentaron de dos a nueve traslados durante su paso por la escuela. En este artículo, nos enfocamos en tres tipos de traslado: los que son resultado de estrategias educativas, los que surgen como reacción a un estado de saturación por las condiciones insatisfactorias de la escuela a la que se asiste, y aquellos que se dan de escuelas privadas a públicas por dificultades económicas para sostener el pago de las pensiones, tipo particular del caso peruano. El estudio sugiere que las características de un contexto de segregación espacial y educativa, de acelerado crecimiento de la oferta de escuelas privadas de bajo costo y calidad heterogénea, y de aparente libre elección, ha generado como consecuencia no deseada que las familias con menores recursos económicos se muevan entre una serie de opciones que no siempre significarán la mejora educativa que anhelan. Esta situación podría perjudicar sus trayectorias educativas y las llevaría a moverse de una decepción a otra.
Developing Ideal Leadership Perception of Accounting Students Through The 360 Degrees Leadership Education
Authors: Hanny Hanny , Dewi Nunik Lestari , Setiana Sinta , Halim Meliana
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of 360 Degree Leadership Education on the perception of Accounting Students about the ideal leadership principles and to analyze the difference of the Accounting student’s leadership perception before and after got this education. We hope that this study can contribute to support the Accounting Profession to have the professional Accountants who deserve to lead this profession in time to come.

The research data were obtained through some questionnaires that have been distributed to 100 students who haven’t got the 360 Degree Leadership Education and 100 other students who have got it in 2019. We used Non-Probability Sampling with the Purposive Sampling Method to get representative sample. We also used the descriptive analysis, Simple Linear Regression, and the comparative hypothesis testing to test the hypothesis.

The results show that the 360 Degree Leadership Education influences the leadership perception of the Accounting students by 27.5%. This research indicates that there is different leadership perception between these two groups of students. Furthermore, it shows that the Accounting student who haven’t got the 360 Degree Leadership Course tend to agree with the myth of leadership while the other students who have got it show the opposite tendency.

Keywords: 360 Degree Leadership Education; Leadership Perception; Accounting Students.
THE EFFECT OF AUDITOR'S COMPETENCY, PROFESSIONALISM AND EXPERIENCE ON MATERIALITY LEVEL CONSIDERATIONS
Authors: Hilmi Muhammad Naufal , Novita Novita
Published: April 2021

This study aims to prove the existence of a positive effect of competence, professionalism and experience of auditors on consideration of materiality levels. The sample of this research is 100 auditors obtained using purposive sampling technique. This research is a quantitative research with primary data through distributing questionnaires. Methods of data analysis in this study using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The results of this study prove that the competence, professionalism and experience of auditors have a positive effect on the consideration of the level of materiality of auditors who work in KAP DKI Jakarta Region.