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The Impact of Data Granularity of Indoor Temperature Measurements on the Calculation of Degree Days
Authors: Mei Xue , Jimenez-Bescos Carlos 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Degree-days are to normalise energy consumption data and furthermore can generate forecasting predictions for energy demand being used to compare between different properties across different location and years. The base temperature is the main factor to consider the accuracy of degree days. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of data granularity to understand its effect on a correlation between energy consumption and Degree Days. Degree Days were calculated using the standard 18.3 °C base temperature as taking in the United States of America and compare the Degree Days calculations against the calculation based on hourly, daily and monthly data for base temperature. The methodology followed is based on the analysis of 23 houses located in Texas, Austin. The properties under study are from different construction periods and with a variety of total floor areas. This study had demonstrated the effect of the granularity of the data collected to generate Degree Days and its impact on the correlation between energy consumption and degree-days for different base temperatures. While the higher correlations are achieved using a monthly granularity, this approach is not recommended due to the small number of data points and a much more preferred approach that should be taken is a daily approach, which would generate a much more reliable correlation. In this study, higher correlation values were achieved when using the standard 18.3 °C base temperature for the Degree Days calculations, 70 % correlation in daily approach versus 56.67 % using indoor temperature, showing better results across the board against the use of indoor temperature at all granularity levels.
Make leave, not war. Intertextual references in the British press coverage of Brexit
Authors: Miller Dorota 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
In the so-called Brexit referendum which took place on 23 June 2016, a slim majority of British citizens voted in favour of the United Kingdom leaving the EU. Following this decision, the United Kingdom officially withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020. On both occasions, British newspapers responded with a series of articles and front pages where they elaborated on various arguments for and against Brexit and declared sides in the Brexit campaign. The following study, which focuses on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, is based on Brexit-related front pages and articles from print and online editions of British newspapers published in both June 2016 and late January/early February 2020. The analysed periodicals represent diverging viewpoints: some argued against Brexit, whereas others backed the Leave campaign. The main points of interest are the intertextual techniques implied in the analysed media texts, ranging from direct quotation to (visual) allusion. They are viewed and discussed as means of (1) revealing the stance of the analysed newspapers; (2) extending the meaning of a given text; (3) attracting attention; and, last but not least, (4) “infotainment”, i.e. involving and entertaining the readership.
The conducted analysis proves visual allusions based on British and European national symbols as well as structural allusions to films, songs and works of literature, proverbs and fixed phrases to be a widely applied journalistic strategy in the British media coverage of Brexit. Carefully targeted by producers of media and appropriately decoded by the readership not only do they fulfil a meaning-making and evaluative function but first and foremost provide entertainment, enhance the attractiveness and thus maintain and/or increase the circulation of the newspaper in question.
Synthesis of TiO2 Thin Films Nanoparticles with Different Layers using Simple Sol-Gel Method
Authors: Abdulsada Rajaa Obayes , Hassan Thamir A.A. 
Published: December 2021

In this study, titanium dioxide (TiO2 (are synthesized by sol– gel simple method. Thin films of sol, gel, and sol- gel on relatively flat glass substrates are applied with Spin coating technique with multilayers. The optical and morphological properties (studied using AFM) of TiO2 layers show good properties, with particles diameters less than 4 nm for all prepared samples and have maximum length 62 nm for TiO2 gel thin films of three layers. The results show low roughness values for all films especially for 4 layers sol (8.37nm), which improve the application in dye sensitive solar cell (DSSc) .
Skip hemilaminectomy for the treatment of holospinal epidural abscess: A single-center experience
Authors: Di Rienzo Alessandro , Paracino Riccardo , Liverotti Valentina , Gladi Maurizio , Dobran Mauro 
Published: December 2021

Background:
Holospinal epidural abscesses (HEAs) are rare with potentially devastating consequences. Urgent bony decompression and abscess evacuation with long-term antibiotic therapy are typically the treatment of choice.

Methods:
We reviewed cases of holospinal HEAs operated on between 2009 and 2018. Variables studied included preoperative laboratories, CT/MR studies plus clinical and radiographic follow-up for between 34 and 60 postoperative months.

Results:
We utilized skip hemilaminectomies to minimize the risks of segmental instability. Targeted antibiotic therapy was also started immediately and maintained for 6 postoperative weeks. MR/CT studies documented full radiographic and neurological recovery between 6 and 12-months later.

Conclusion:
HEAs may be treated utilizing multilevel skip hemilaminectomies to help maintain spinal stability while offering adequate abscess decompression/resolution.
Cranial nerve and intramedullary spinal malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor associated with neurofibromatosis-1
Authors: Newell Christopher , Chalil Alan , Langdon Kristopher D. , Karapetyan Vahagn , Hebb Matthew O. , Siddiqi Fawaz , Staudt Michael D. 
Published: December 2021

Background:
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are uncommon but aggressive neoplasms associated with radiation exposure and neurofibromatosis Type I (NF1). Their incidence is low compared to other nervous system cancers, and intramedullary spinal lesions are exceedingly rare. Only a few case reports have described intramedullary spinal cord MPNST.

Case Description:
We describe the clinical findings, management, and outcome of a young patient with NF1 who developed aggressive cranial nerve and spinal MPNST tumors. This 35-year-old patient had familial NF1 and a history of optic glioma treated with radiation therapy (RT). She developed a trigeminal MPNST that was resected and treated with RT. Four years later, she developed bilateral lower extremity deficits related to an intramedullary cervical spine tumor, treated surgically, and found to be a second MPNST.

Conclusion:
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of cranial nerve and intramedullary spinal MPNSTs manifesting in a single patient, and only the third report of a confined intramedullary spinal MPNST. This unusual case is discussed in the context of a contemporary literature review.
Superficial siderosis and nonobstructive hydrocephalus due to subependymoma in the ventricle: An illustrative case report
Authors: Otomo Yuta , Ikegaya Naoki , Oshima Akito , Matsumoto Shutaro , Udaka Naoko , Chang Chia-Cheng , Tateishi Kensuke , Murata Hidetoshi , Yamamoto Tetsuya 
Published: December 2021

Background:
Intraventricular tumors can generally result in obstructive hydrocephalus as they grow. Rarely, however, some intraventricular tumors develop superficial siderosis (SS) and trigger hydrocephalus, even though the tumor has hardly grown. Here, we present an illustrative case of SS and nonocclusive hydrocephalus caused by subependymoma of the lateral ventricles.

Case Description:
A 78-year-old man with an intraventricular tumor diagnosed 7 years ago had been suffering from gait disturbance for 2 years. He also developed cognitive impairment. Intraventricular tumors showed little growth on annual magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI T2-star weighted images (T2*WI) captured small intratumoral hemorrhages from the beginning of the follow-up. Three years before, at the same time as the onset of ventricular enlargement, T2*WI revealed low intensity in the whole tumor and cerebral surface. Subsequent follow-up revealed that this hemosiderin deposition had spread to the brain stem and cerebellar surface, and the ventricles had expanded further. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination revealed xanthochromia. The tumor was completely removed en bloc. Histopathological findings were consistent with those of subependymoma. Although CSF findings improved, SS and hydrocephalus did not improve. Therefore, the patient underwent a lumboperitoneal shunt for CSF diversion after tumor resection.

Conclusion:
Some intraventricular tumors cause SS and nonobstructive hydrocephalus due to microbleeding, even in the absence of tumor growth. T2*WI and, if necessary, timely CSF examination can allow identification of presymptomatic SS. This follow-up strategy may provide a favorable course by facilitating early intervention in patients with intraventricular lesions, not just subependymomas.
Green Tobacco Sickness: A Review
Authors: Puja Bharti  , Prerna  , Rahul Rana  , Gunjan Saini  , Neeraj  
Published: December 2021

It is still an unknown fact among many that tobacco harvesters are at a potential at a risk of suffering from “Green Tobacco Sickness (GTS)”, with its prevalence seen mostly among Asian and South American tobacco harvesters. These harvesters working in hot, wet conditions are likely to develop GTS, as in such climatic conditions, the wetness and high humidity causes nicotine to reside on the surfaces of the leaves, while the high ambient temperature increases skin absorption, thereby increasing plasma nicotine concentrations by 30-45%. Patients suffering from GTS report nausea, vomiting, pallor, dizziness, headaches, increased perspiration, chills, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased salivation, prostration, weakness, cough with or without expectoration, breathlessness and occasional reduction in blood pressure or heart rate. GTS is self-limiting and of short duration and hence treatment is not always necessary and not often sought by the harvesters. This review educates readers about GTS as well as encourages their participation in making tougher regulations in their respective countries for the control of this disease.
Antimicrobial activities of certain seaweeds from muddy shore places of kerala
Authors: Selvaraju Raja  , Karuppiah Kannan  , Kalamani Velmurugan  , Samynathan M  , Ephsy K Davis  
Published: December 2021

A study was carried out to reveal the growth inhibitory effect of methanol crude extract (MCE) and methanol supernatant extract (MSE) of sea weeds: 1) Gracillaria corticata, 2) Hypnea musciforms, 3) Gelidium micropterum and 4) Hypnea valentiae against six bacterial pathogens, 1) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 2) Bacillus licheniformis, 3) Serratia marcescens, 4) Aeromonas hydrophila, 5) Acinetobacter baumanii, 6) Escherichia coli and two fungal strains, 1) Aspergillus niger and 2) Candida albicans respectively. Well diffusion method using zone of inhibition as indicator for growth inhibition was adopted. The results showed that methanol extracts of seaweeds viz., Gracillaria corticata, Hypnea musciforms, and Hypnea valentiae prevented the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The effect on growth was observed as zone of inhibition, the diameter of which was indicated in the units of a millimeter. The growth of the bacterium, Serratia marcescens was affected by methanol supernatant extract of the three types of seaweeds, Gracillaria corticata, Hypnea musciforms, and Hypnea valentiae, and by the methanolic crude extract of Hypnea musciforms and Hypnea valentiae. However, the growths of other species of bacteria were not controlled by either of the extracts of the seaweeds except, Bacillus licheniformis which was controlled by only Gracillaria corticata. The growth of fungi: Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were inhibited by the methanol extracts of Gracillaria corticata. Between the two forms of methanolic extracts i.e., supernatant and crude, the efficiency of the supernatant extract was greater than that of crude one. Further, among the three types of seaweeds which showed an effect on the growth of microbes, the level of the zone of inhibition caused by Gracillaria corticata was statistically higher than that of the other two, Hypnea musciforms, and Hypnea valentiae.
Triangular intuitionistic fuzzy sequencing problem
Authors: Radhakrishnan S  , D Saikeerthana 
Published: December 2021

In this paper, we discuss different types of fuzzy sequencing problem with Triangular Intuitionistic Fuzzy Number. Algorithm is given for different types of fuzzy sequencing problem to obtain an optimal sequence, minimum total elapsed time and idle time for machines. To illustrate this, numerical examples are provided.
Pretend Play pada Anak Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ditinjau dari Secure Attachment
Authors: Rayhani Risvi , Widyorini Endang , Roswita Maria Yang 
Published: December 2021

<p class="Default">Bermain memiliki banyak manfaat bagi anak-anak, termasuk juga anak dengan gangguan spektrum autis (ASD). Meski demikian, anak dengan gangguan ASD memiliki pola permainan yang berbeda yang disebabkan oleh keterlambatan perkembangan yang dimilikinya. Anak dengan ASD tidak mampu untuk melakukan <em>pretend play</em>. <em>Secure attachment </em>membantu anak dengan ASD mengembangkan kemampuan <em>pretend play. </em>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan dan memberikan sebuah gambaran mengenai hubungan antara intensitas <em>pretend play </em>dan <em>secure attachment</em> pada anak dengan ASD. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah dua anak perempuan dan tiga anak laki-laki dengan rentang usia 6-12 tahun yang memiliki gangguan ASD. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Peneliti mengumpulkan data penelitian dengan melakukan observasi pada anak selama mereka bermain dan melakukan wawancara dengan orangtua. Hasil uji <em>spearman rho </em>menunjukkan bahwa terdapat korelasi yang signifikan antara <em>pretend play </em>dan <em>secure attachment</em> (r<sub>s </sub>= 0.975 ; <em>p =</em> 0.005).<em></em></p>
Significance of Financial and Non Financial Information on Credit Rating: An Empirical Study on Banking and Insurance Sectors of Pakistan
Authors: Rashid Muhammad Khalid , Haq Muhammad Noor ul , Khalid Umair , Basit Abdul 
Published: December 2021

Purpose: Apart from standard spheres of financial institutions’ performance such as asset quality, profitability, liquidity and efficiency; the study investigates the influence of non-financial factors such as governance and management.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilizes 2009 through 2018 data for the sample of commercial banks and insurance companies of Pakistan to analyze the significance of financial and non-financial information on credit rating. The study is done by employing frequently used Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS).
Findings: The main contribution lies including explanatory variables from various areas that have an impact on the financial position of the examined banks and insurance companies.
Implications/Originality/Value: The obtained results suggest that the combined use of financial and non-financial information tends to a significant impact on credit rating.
A NEW MODEL OF TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN E-FLIPPED CLASSROOM FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT DURING AND POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Yusoff Yusmani Mohd , Halid Hafinas , Rahmat Nurhazlini 
Published: December 2021

Since the end of 2019, the occurrence of unexplained viral pneumonia has been reported in Wuhan. Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia have decided to shift learning practices towards online learning systems to ensure the teaching and learning activities continue as usual. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) established online classes, through live broadcast using Webex and to build a three-foot "cloud" podium for other network teaching styles. Therefore, this paper proposed a new model of a technology-driven e-flipped classroom for students’ engagement during and post COVID-19 pandemic. Data was from 230 student of Strategic Management class, Universiti Utara Malaysia in the semester 1 2020/2021. Based on the analysis, this study found that Edmodo as an online learning platform and flipped classroom approach enhance student’s engagement through online activities carried out on their self-paced learning styles.
The Determinants of Credit Risk Under Dual Banking System: Indonesian Experience Based on Bank Specific Variables
Authors: Muhammad Nur Faaiz F. Achsani  , Salina Kassim  
Published: December 2021

In Indonesian banking system, conventional banks are operating side by side with Islamic banking in a dual banking system. In terms of the credit risk determinants, Islamic banks should be affected by the different factors as conventional banks. However, the similarity of Islamic banks and the conventional bank in terms of contracts might lead to the opinion the same variables are affecting the performance of Islamic and conventional banks. The objective of the study is to examine and obtain an understanding on how the credit and financing in Indonesian dual banking system responses to changes in bank-specific variables. The main approach to fit the model used in this study is the dynamic panel data. Based on the result of the combined model, there are some independent variables that significantly affect credit risk. Profitability significantly affects credit risk with a negative relationship. While size significantly affects credit risk with a positive relationship. When it comes to the dummy variable, it can be said that the type of bank doesn’t play a significant role in determining the credit risk. In other word, there is no difference between Islamic bank and conventional banks in terms of credit risk. To analyze the crisis effect deeper, we compare the result of conventional banking model 2016-2020 and Islamic banking model 2016-2020. There is no independent variable that significantly affect the credit risk in the conventional banking model 2016-2020, three out of four independent variables affect credit risk significantly in the Islamic banking model 2016-2020. This is because conventional banks tend to play safe by avoiding the disbursement of credit and focusing on derivatives. However, this strategy is not suitable for Islamic banking as they are not allowed to do speculative activities. Islamic banking are still focusing on traditional banking activity.
Aplikasi Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) pada Perhitungan Efisiensi Teknis Perikanan Pukat Cincin di Tuban, Jawa Timur
Authors: Harlyan Ledhyane Ika , Yulianto Eko Sulkhani , Fitriani Yulis , Sunardi  
Published: December 2021

ABSTRAK

Perikanan pukat cincin di Tuban memiliki kontribusi yang tinggi dalam menciptakan variasi hasil tangkapan. Hal ini disebabkan oleh beragamnya metode pengoperasian yang digunakan yang tergambar pada empat faktor produksi yaitu ukuran kapal, jarak daerah penangkapan ikan, jumlah trip dan jumlah anak buah kapal (ABK) yang diambil dengan metode wawancara kepada 60 responden. Metode Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) merupakan metode analisis yang digunakan memperoleh model faktor produksi yang terbaik dengan menggunakan estimasi maximum likelihood sebagai perhitungan yang sesuai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui model produksi terbaik dengan menggunakan AIC sehingga diperoleh hasil tangkapan yang optimal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah trip merupakan variabel penentu kuantitas hasil tangkapan. Sinkronisasi informasi jumlah trip optimal dan ketentuan upaya penangkapan yang diperbolehkan dapat dijadikan dasar pengelolaan perikanan perikanan pukat cincin di Tuban.

Kata Kunci: faktor produksi, ukuran kapal, jarak DPI, jumlah trip, jumlah ABK
Difficulties in the Diagnosis of Giant Abdominopelvic Masses in Women
Authors: Silva Pereira José , Oliveira Pedro Amélia 
Published: December 2021

Massive abdominopelvic masses usually arise from the female reproductive organs. However, these masses may also arise from the gastrointestinal system, urinary system, adjacent soft tissues, peritoneum, retroperitoneum or be metastatic. Differential diagnosis is very important in these huge masses and imaging techniques are usually the best method of assessing, but in some cases, they cannot provide conclusive results and a definitive diagnosis is only achieved after surgical resection.We present three cases of giant abdominopelvic tumors with different etiologies and outcomes. We intend to highlight the importance of early detection, preoperative evaluation, and subsequent surgical management with a multidisciplinary approach to decrease pre and postoperative complications and to improve the quality of live.
Cetoacidose Diabética Precipitada pela COVID-19
Authors: Barros Carolina , Malheiro Alexandra , Martins Mariana , Correia João Paulo , Perneta Santos Miguel , Balza Pedro 
Published: December 2021

A COVID-19 tem um espectro de apresentação alargado, podendo variar de doença assintomática a grave. Os doentes com comorbilidades, tais como, cardiovasculares e metabólicas, têm um maior risco de desenvolver doença grave ou até mesmo complicações. A COVID-19 poderá precipitar o aparecimento de complicações metabólicas, tais como a cetoacidose diabética. Registaram-se casos de doença ligeira ou até mesmo assintomática associada a estados de cetoacidose, podendo o vírus atuar como fator precipitante de agravamento metabólico mesmo na ausência de sintomas. Torna-se imperativo, deste modo, mais estudos clínicos para compreender a correlação entre a COVID-19 e cetoacidose diabética.
The Displays of Connective Tissue Dysplasia (Hypermobility) in Patients with Vertebral Syndrome of Lumbosacral Spine
Authors: Piantkovskiy Oleksandr 
Published: December 2021

In recent years medical practitioners more often pay their attention on role of pathology of different organs and systems of human’s body which are associated with connective tissue dysplasia. The importance of this problem is caused by the great prevalence of connective tissue dysplasia, systemacity of damage, high probability of different diseases’ formation. Connective tissue dysplasia is the violation of the connective tissue structure during embryonic and postnatal periods because of genetically modified fibrillogenesis of extracellular matrix, leading to homeostasis disorder on tissue and organ levels with the progressive course. There was held the clinical neurological examination with 120 patients, who had neurological features of vertebral syndrome of lumbosacral spine.
Analysis of the clinical examination results demonstrated that patients with vertebral syndrome of lumbosacral spine (p<0,05) more common can occur pathology of joints and varicose veins of the lower extremities. Significantly (p<0,05) (scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, tendency to dislocation, stretching the ligaments) increase the duration of treatment and the expression of a pain syndrome. The results of examination and monitoring of patients in the dynamics of the treatment showed that patients with vertebral syndrome of lumbosacral spine (p<0,05) more often have anatomical changes in the lumbosacral spine than patients without evidence of DST.