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THE MODEL OF THE INTERCULTURAL ADAPTATION ECOSYSTEM OF UNIVERSITIES AS AN ELEMENT OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Ilkevich S. V. , Prikhodko L. V. , Smith N. L. 
Published: January 2021

The tasks of increasing the international competitiveness and export of Russian education within the framework of national development priorities are inextricably linked with the need to create a favorable environment for the adaptation of international students based on ecosystem and stakeholder approaches. The development of an integral and multidimensional model of the Russian intercultural adaptation ecosystem for universities and other educational organizations should take place with full recognition of the values of external and internal internationalization in all activities in order to form long-term key competencies. The model of the intercultural adaptation ecosystem should become a matrix and, in a way, a framework solution from the point of view of the strategic development of universities in the global world, taking into account rethinking and sophistication of their mission as a social institution in global partnership.The article offers a comprehensive vision of a model of an intercultural adaptation ecosystem of the educational organization with two contours – internal and external. The internal contour includes four components: values, practices, processes and structures. The external contour of the intercultural adaptation ecosystem of an educational organization also includes four components: inner Russian educational collaborations, international cooperation, interaction with national and cultural communities, and recommendations for authorities.The authors offer a detailed analysis of the factors and priorities of the necessary organizational changes in Russian universities in the context of the tasks of intercultural literacy skills’ strategic development for all participants and stakeholders of the educational process with further transformation into the competence of cultural intelligence.
Spectrum of urological procedures in Yobe State University Teaching Hospital: an initial experience in a young west African hospital
Authors: Tela Usman Mohammed , Mainasara Rufai 
Published: January 2021

Background: In auditing the surgical procedures of a hospital, services rendered to patients are reviewed using the data generated from the procedures, hence the outcome is used as a framework for improvement in future and capacity building. Objectives of the study were to analyze the indications for Urological procedures with the procedures performed at Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) and share our experience, with recommendation for future improvement.Methods: Retrospective hospital-based study on patients who had urological procedures done in YSUTH between March 2018 to April 2020. Urology patients that have not undergone any urological procedure were excluded from the study. Data obtained from the records in the operation theatre, emergency unit and medical record department of the hospital.Results: There were 185 patients with indications for surgery, constituting 41.0% of all general surgery patients. Male to female ratio was 8.7:1 and the median age range was 70-79 years. A sum of 212 urology procedures performed. Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatectomies were the commonest diagnoses and elective procedures respectively, while urethral stricture and bladder cancer were the 2nd and 3rd diagnose respectively. Urethral catheterization for urine retention in BPH was the commonest emergency procedure. Cystoscopy was the commonest day case and the commonest among endo-urology procedures.Conclusions: BPH, followed by urethral strictures and bladder cancers were the commonest diagnoses and indications for surgery. Urine retention in BPH is the commonest emergency requiring urthral catherization. Creation of dedicated day surgery unit and employment of permanentt consultant urologists and more health personnels relevant to urology, will improve the quality and quantity of services rendered.
Urban consumers’ attitude towards organic food in Sri Lanka
Authors: Malkanthi S H P 
Published: January 2021

This research investigation aims to examine the urban consumers’ attitude towards organic food, and the factors affecting for their attitude. A consumer survey consisting of a sample of 600 consumers was conducted, using a pre-tested questionnaire, in major cities of six main districts of Sri Lanka during November 2016 - May 2018. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results revealed that majority of the consumers were married females. Most of them were of 18-40 years of age category and were educated up to the GCE advanced level. The sample’s monthly income ranged from Sri Lankan Rupees 58000 – 85000. Although the majority of the consumers (75.2%) were aware of organic food, only 11.5% possessed a good knowledge about them. As per the mean analysis, the consumers had a positive attitude towards most aspects of organic food. According to factor analysis, four factors (environmental factors, quality factors, health factors, and marketing factors) were extracted as they are influenced to the consumer attitude for purchasing of organic foods. Results of multiple linear regression analysis revealed a positive relationship between consumers’ attitude and the extracted four factors which were based on the consumers’ attitude on purchasing of organic foods. Main problems faced by consumers in buying organic food were the high price, unavailability of organic food, lack of trust, and lack of market information on organic food. It can be concluded that by providing the necessary conditions such as arranging better marketing facilities with useful market information, a continuous supply of organic foods with reasonable price levels, and enhancing consumer knowledge, will motivate the consumers to purchase more organic food. As relatively low is known about consumers’ purchasing pattern of organic foods in Sri Lanka, findings of this study would be beneficial to the traders and policy makers to formulate effective strategies designed to marketing of organic foods in the country.
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Determinants of Financial Sustainability of Financial Intermediaries
Authors: Liyanagamage Champika 
Published: January 2021

This paper provides interesting insights into the practices of banks and institutional setting in Sri Lanka. The sustainability and stability of banks that makes up an economy’s banking system should be sound at all time. This paper aimed at analyzing the determinants of banking sector stability in Sri Lanka. The study used a broad set of macro and bank level data covering 22 commercial banks for the period 1996-2016. The fixed effect GLS panel data model tested in this paper sets the relationship between bank stability measure; Z-score and business environment which includes bank characteristics and the elements of macro environment. The analysis of the study revealed lower level of Z-scores and thus lower level of bank stability, indicating a higher risk associated with the commercial banking sector in Sri Lanka. From among the variables tested, strong evidence was found for a positive effect of bank efficiency on bank stability and a negative effect of credit growth on bank stability. At macro level, bank stability is promoted at a higher rate when the economy is more developed and stable. The results imply that efficiency of commercial banks needs to be further improved and regulatory and policy environment should be strengthened to manage the credit growth at the bank level. Further, it is suggestive to strengthening bank supervision and other financial infrastructure in order to ensure sustainability of the banking sector. Thus, the present paper contributes the current banking literature by unveiling the explicit and unforeseen economic implications associate with individual bank operations and macro imbalance which are particularly unique in underdeveloped countries.
The influence of monetary performance on stock return in consumer goods industry
Authors: NAINGGOLAN WINDARI CHRISTY , Widajatun Vincentia Wahju 
Published: January 2021

Instrument which conventionaly used to invest in a capital market is stock. Investor who invested in stocks wanted a certain level of profits from it, the profit from the result of the investment is called stock return. The increase or decreases of investors’ stock return acquisition were determined by monetary performance projected in the company monetary report. The purpose of this research is to discover the monetary performance of stock return on the category of consumer goods industry company in 2015-2018 periode using EPS (Earnings Per Share), ROE (Return on equity), and DER (Debt to equity ratio) as its measurement tools.
The method used in this research is causal method with consumer goods industry company sector as its research object. Purposive sampling was used as research sample extraction and as a result, 14 companies were determined as data sample. The data were analyzed using classic assumption test (normality, multicollinearity dan heteroskedasticity). The samples were analyzed using data analysis panel or pooled data.
From the result of the research it was determined that monetary performance projected in return on equity was significantly affected the stock return. As for the monetary performance projected in earning per share and debt to equity ratio, was partially insignificant to its effect on stock return. Both monetary performance projected in earning per share, return on equity and debt to equity ratio was significantly affected the stock return of consumer goods industry company in 2015-2018.
The effect of two QTLs for resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in cotton on nematode egression from roots
Authors: da Silva Mychele B. , Davis Richard F. , Nichols Robert L. , Kumar Pawan , Chee Peng W. 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Cotton is widely grown in the southern US and Meloidogyne incognita is its most significant pathogen. The germplasm line M-120 RNR is highly resistant to M. incognita due to two resistance QTLs (quantitative trait loci), qMi-C11 and qMi-C14. Both QTLs reduce total egg production, but the QTLs affect M. incognita development at different life stages. The QTLs do not appear to affect initial penetration of M. incognita but genotypes containing qMi-C11 had fewer nematodes in the roots 8 days after inoculation than near isolines without qMi-C11, which may indicate M. incognita egression from roots. Three greenhouse trials were conducted using cotton isolines to determine whether qMi-C11 and qMi-C14 affect egression of M. incognita juveniles from roots. On each of the five sampling dates (4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 DAI), nematodes that egressed from roots were counted and roots were stained to count nematodes that remained in the roots. The effect of resistance QTLs on M. incognita egression from the roots differed among the trials. Nematode egression was consistently numerically greater, but inconsistently statistically different, from plants with both QTLs than from plants with neither QTL. Plants with only one QTL generally did not differ from plants with both QTLs, and the effects of qMi-C11 and qMi-C14 did not differ in any consistent way. In a separate experiment, plants with neither QTL had more eggs per egg mass than did plants with both QTLs, whereas plants with only one QTL had an intermediate number. Root gall size was measured in two trials and no consistent differences in gall size were observed. We conclude that (1) qMi-C11 and qMi-C14 do not stimulate nematode egression from cotton roots, (2) both qMi-C11 and qMi-C14 reduce M. incognita eggs/egg mass, and (3) neither qMi-C11 nor qMi-C14 affect gall size.
A proposal of Bursaphelenchus uncispicularis Zhuo, Li, Li, Yu & Liao, 2007 as a junior synonyms of B. yongensis Gu, Braasch, Burgermeister, Brandstetter & Zhang, 2006
Authors: Gu Jianfeng , Zhuo Kan , Liao Jinling 
Published: January 2021

Abstract

Bursaphelenchus yongensis was first reported in China, and later found in Japan and Korea. It is characterized by a relatively slim body (a = 42 and 57 for females and males, respectively). The excretory pore is located at level of median bulb, the lateral field has three lines, and a small vulval flap is present. A long post-uterine branch extends 2/3 to 3/4 of the vulva to anus distance. The conoid female tail has a 2–5 µm long mucron in the central position at the terminus. Spicules are small, condylus high and strongly dorsally bent. Subsequently Bursaphelenchus uncispicularis was described from China. Both morphological characters and morphometrics are very similar to B. yongensis, except for the number of lateral lines (4 vs 3) and male caudal papillae (7 vs 4). Re-examination of type material and a Beijing population of B. yongensis determined that B. yongensis has 7 caudal papillae instead of 4 as originally reported. It is possible that the poor condition of the type specimens of B. uncispicularis could have created difficulty in the determination of lateral line number. Unfortunately, type material of B. uncispicularis has been lost. Therefore, there is no evidence that B. uncispicularis exists. It is now established that B. yongensis is present in China, Japan and Korea with a common host species (P. thunbergii) and a common widespread vector (Cryphalus fulvus). Therefore, based on the geographic, ecological, molecular, and morphological data, we propose Bursaphelenchus uncispicularis Zhuo, Li, Li, Yu & Liao, 2007 as a junior synonym of B. yongensis Gu, Braasch, Burgermeister, Brandstetter & Zhang, 2006.
BINUS Online Learning Web User Experience Improvement
Authors: Chow Lena 
Published: January 2021

With the technology nowadays where information is one click away, news travels within seconds through online news, social media, chat, etc. It’s not impossible anymore for someone who lived miles away to get information at the same time with someone who live near the news’ source. New business starts to grow aligned with advancement in information technologies to tap bigger market. Each of them have different ways of showcasing their products, and how they showcase products can influence their customers to continue using it and to eventually make decision to purchase. Stores are available in e-market form, public transportations’ tickets are available online, education industries start to have websites, some of them even have online classes. Whether you are a busy professional looking for the next career step or a school leaver wanting to start your career without sacrificing your education, online study would be the solution. Committed to providing a world class education with international learning experience that makes positive contributions to the global community, BINUS University implemented a method called BINUS Online Learning. The method allows students not to come to campus, because almost all lectures conducted through the online system. Learning-teaching activities are in BINUS Online Learning web (Learning Management System). To ensure Binus online web can be used as tool to achieve Binus online mission, then improvement should be done continuously. This paper will search for continuous improvement especially user experience.
Public Perception of the Development of Café Business and its Affect on the Sustainable Conservation District Images : The Case of Braga, Bandung - Indonesia
Authors: Sakina Bunga 
Published: January 2021

Conservation district has a vital role in supporting a sustainable city. One form of revitalization strategy in conservation district is to incorporate new functions into old buildings, such as café business. The involvement of stakeholders is required to achieve proper implementations of sustainable revitalization, and one of them is the café visitors as the users. The purpose of this study was to find out public perceptions of the development of café business and how café buildings affect the image of Braga conservation district. Several cafés in Braga District of Bandung City were chosen as the object of this research study. This mixed qualitative-quantitative research collected data using the online questionnaire method, unstructured interviews and direct observation. Data analysis was performed quantitatively using distribution analysis. The results of the study showed that the majority of café visitors who are millennial generations visited the café for social interactions. in addition, it was also found that the physical aspects of the café building were also the reason they were attracted to visit the café. Although many cafés arise, public could still feel the image of the Braga conservation district. The café that was considered the most representative of the district's image was a café that retains its original appearance, brings the concept of locality and provide setbacks. The results of this study can be input for the government and the private sector as a direction for the development of sustainable conservation districts. Keywords: conservation district, sustainable, revitalization, café, public perception, conservation district images
Phosphorus retention by granulated apatite: assessing maximum retention capacity, kinetics and retention processes
Authors: Delgado-González Laura , Lartiges Bruno , Gautier Mathieu , Troesch Stéphane , Molle Pascal 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Natural apatites have previously shown a great capacity for phosphate retention from wastewater. However, its fine particle size distribution may lead to a premature clogging of the filter. Accordingly, a granulated apatite product was developed and manufactured in order to control the particle size distribution of the media. Experiments were conducted on laboratory columns to assess their phosphorus retention capacity, to identify the processes involved in phosphorus retention and to evaluate their kinetic rates. The results showed phosphorus retention capacities of 10.5 and 12.4 g PO4-P·kg−1 and kinetic rate coefficients in the range of 0.63 and 0.23 h−1 involving lower values than those found for natural apatites in previous studies. Scanning Electron Microscopy images showed that apatite particles in the granules were embedded in the binder and were not readily accessible to act as seeds for calcium phosphate precipitation. The retention processes differ depending on the supersaturation of the solution with respect to calcium phosphate phases: at low calcium concentrations (69.8 ± 3.9 mg·L−1), hydroxyapatite precipitates fill up the porosity of the binder up to a depth of 100–300 μm from the granule surface; at higher calcium concentrations (112.7 ± 7.4 mg·L−1) precipitation occurs at the granule surface, forming successive layers of hydroxyapatite and carbonated calcium phosphates.
Wave-attenuation characteristics of combined-vegetation wave break forests for big rivers with large flood water level changes
Authors: Ren Jie , Dong Zengchuan , Jin Dawei , Zhou Yue , Xu Wei , Sun Biao 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
For large rivers with a compound cross section, the downstream channel has a very wide water surface during the flood season. A wide water surface, high water level, and larger wind speed will cause higher waves, increasing the threat of flooding to the dike. The design of a combined-vegetation wave break forest was put forward to achieve better wave attenuation effect. The main idea of this concept is to plant different types of vegetation at different locations in front of the dike. Three single-vegetation and four combined-vegetation forest schemes were tested under seven different water depth conditions. Both physical experiments and wave numerical simulations were carried out for each scheme to study the wave attenuation effect. The results showed that the wave attenuation effect of the single-vegetation wave break forest was significantly different under different water depth conditions, and the overall effect of the combined-vegetation of wave forest was better. Combined-vegetation wave break forests combine the advantages of different types of vegetation in different water levels, which makes it more economical and reasonable to plant by rivers with large water level variation. The proposed design ideas and methods could provide theoretical support for ecological revetment engineering of large rivers and insights for practical applications.
The Human Factor in Automated Image-Based Nutrition Apps: Analysis of Common Mistakes Using the goFOOD Lite App
Authors: Vasiloglou Maria F , van der Horst Klazine , Stathopoulou Thomai , Jaeggi Michael P , Tedde Giulia S , Lu Ya , Mougiakakou Stavroula 
Published: January 2021

Background
Technological advancements have enabled nutrient estimation by smartphone apps such as goFOOD. This is an artificial intelligence–based smartphone system, which uses food images or video captured by the user as input and then translates these into estimates of nutrient content. The quality of the data is highly dependent on the images the user records. This can lead to a major loss of data and impaired quality. Instead of removing these data from the study, in-depth analysis is needed to explore common mistakes and to use them for further improvement of automated apps for nutrition assessment.

Objective
The aim of this study is to analyze common mistakes made by participants using the goFOOD Lite app, a version of goFOOD, which was designed for food-logging, but without providing results to the users, to improve both the instructions provided and the automated functionalities of the app.

Methods
The 48 study participants were given face-to-face instructions for goFOOD Lite and were asked to record 2 pictures (1 recording) before and 2 pictures (1 recording) after the daily consumption of each food or beverage, using a reference card as a fiducial marker. All pictures that were discarded for processing due to mistakes were analyzed to record the main mistakes made by users.

Results
Of the 468 recordings of nonpackaged food items captured by the app, 60 (12.8%) had to be discarded due to errors in the capturing procedure. The principal problems were as follows: wrong fiducial marker or improper marker use (19 recordings), plate issues such as a noncompatible or nonvisible plate (8 recordings), a combination of various issues (17 recordings), and other reasons such as obstacles (hand) in front of the camera or matching recording pairs (16 recordings).

Conclusions
No other study has focused on the principal problems in the use of automatic apps for assessing nutritional intake. This study shows that it is important to provide study participants with detailed instructions if high-quality data are to be obtained. Future developments could focus on making it easier to recognize food on various plates from its color or shape and on exploring alternatives to using fiducial markers. It is also essential for future studies to understand the training needed by the participants as well as to enhance the app’s user-friendliness and to develop automatic image checks based on participant feedback.