bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Environmental Issues in Recent British and Canadian Elections
Authors: Clarke Harold D. , Pammett Jon H. 
Published: April 2021

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN RECENT BRITISH AND CANADIAN ELECTIONS

The 2019 elections in Britain and Canada illustrate the difficulties in communication between a concerned public and prospective office-holders on the most critical set of issues of our times. An increased level of public awareness and concern about the state of the environment has been expressed in public opinion polls, social movement activity has increased, and Green parties have expanded their appeal. Despite these developments in recent years, environmental issues have not been able to exert a major impact on individual voting behaviour in elections, or on overall election outcomes. Issues related to the environment are usually treated, by both politicians and the public, in valence terms. Valence issues are ones upon which there is broad consensus about the goals of public policy, and political debate focuses not on "what to accomplish" but rather on "how to do it" and "who is best able." Regarding the environment, general formulations like global warming and climate change prompt politicians to offer concerned rhetoric and engage in virtue signaling, but specific policy proposals are often absent.
This paper examines four reasons why environmental/climate change issues did not have a major impact on the 2019 Canadian and British elections. First, environmental concern in society at large was imperfectly translated into election issues. Second, the major political parties produced inadequate and unconvincing environmental manifestos. Third, environmental issues were not central to most voting decisions. Fourth, environmental issues had limited impacts on election outcomes.
Carbon storage in cocoa growing systems across different agroecological zones in Ghana
Authors: Afele John Tennyson , Dawoe Evans , Abunyewa Akwasi Adutwum , Afari-Sefa Victor , Asare Richard 
Published: April 2021

Shade grown cocoa systems have been credited with stocking high quantities of carbon and therefore possess the potential to mitigate climate change and help achieve targets of the United Nations Collaborative Program on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). This study quantifies and compares carbon stored as well as estimated cocoa yields in two shade management types (i.e., shaded and full sun) across three agroecological zones: Dry Semi-Deciduous Fire Zone (DSFZ), Moist Evergreen Zone (MEZ) and Upland Evergreen Moist Zone (UEMZ) in Ghana. Results show that Soil organic carbon (SOC) stored decreased with increasing soil depth across all agroecological zones. Cocoa farms with shade trees stored 6 times more soil carbon (35.90±1.56 Mg C ha-1) compared to the full sun systems (5.98±1.56 Mg C ha-1). Carbon stocks in the DSFZ and the MEZ were 61.73±1.02 Mg C/ha and 67.46±1.02 Mg C ha-1 respectively whiles the UEMZ recorded 85.10 Mg C ha-1. Across agroecological zones, pod count in the UEMZ and the MEZ were similar but varied from that of the DSFZ, which recorded the least. Wilting of pods and cherrelles, was minimal and similar in the UMEZ and the MEZ but was significantly higher in the DSFZ. It is recommended that farmers should be encouraged through strong policies to adopt the integration of shade trees in the production of cocoa in Ghana to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Optimización de costos en la empresa TCC S.A
Authors: Contreras-Cáceres Marynelda , Martínez-Álvarez. Giovanni Alexánder , Torres-Gómez Freddy , Marulanda-Ascanio Carolina 
Published: April 2021

El presente trabajo tiene como propósito crear una propuesta de mejoramiento para aminorar los gastos representados por conceptos de horas extra y recargos en la empresa TCC. De igual manera, se pretende hacer un diagnóstico que permita la identificación del origen del problema junto con un análisis detallado de las cuentas de gastos del personal por dicho concepto. Utilizando datos de información primaria suministrados por la empresa, encontrando retrasos de la llegada de los vehículos de carga Nacional por motivos ajenos a la empresa, retrasos que generan un tiempo muerto que finaliza en sobrecostos. Frente a esto se plantea implementar un nuevo diseño que evité el retraso de envíos y así eliminar o disminuir al máximo estos tiempos muertos para agilizar el procedimiento y disminuir el tiempo adicional que se usa para esto.
Prediction of Optimum Weld Tensile Strength Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Etin-Osa C. E. , Ebhota L. M. 
Published: April 2021

Metals are often subjected to various types of stresses, usually under tensile stress, quick failure of material can be encouraged especially when poor combinations of process parameters are employed in joining of the material. Tensile strength is regarded as the maximum stress that a material can sustain under tension. The aim of this study is to predict the weld tensile strength of tungsten inert gas (TIG) mild steel welds using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), with the purpose of achieving optimum results.
The input parameters considered were current, voltage, and gas flow rate. The TIG welding process was used to join two pieces of mild steel plates, after which tensile test was conducted on the specimen. The experimental result was analyzed using the RSM.
Weld Tensile test of 596.218MPa with a desirability value of 95.70% was observed to be the best, resulting from the optimized process parameters of current of 120.00 Amp, voltage of 20.00 volt and gas flow rate of 12.00 L/min.
Evaluation of oxidative stress markers in hospitalized patients with moderate and severe COVID-19
Authors: Zendelovska Dragica , Atanasovska Emilija , Petrushevska Marija , Spasovska Katerina , Stevanovikj Milena , Demiri Ilir , Labachevski Nikola 
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Background. Clinical evidence suggests increased oxidative stress in COVID-19 patients and this worsened redox status could potentially contribute to the progression of the disease.

Objectives. To investigate the oxidative stress we have measured oxidative stress parameters, namely, PAT (total antioxidant power, iron reducing) and d-ROMs (plasma peroxides). Additionally we have investigated their correlation with the most frequently used clinical parameters CRP, LDH, and NLR in serum from moderate and severe COVID-19 patients hospitalized in a tertiary hospital.

Methods. PAT and d-ROMs were determined by analytical photometric metric method in serum from 50 hospitalized patients. For each of them, two samples were collected and analyzed immediately after collection seven days apart.

Results. All patients at admission had a much higher value for plasma peroxides and a significant correlation between oxidative stress parameters and CRP, LDH, and NLR. (p<0.05), except for OS index (OSI) vs CRP in the severe group. At discharge, plasma peroxides were reduced and OSI was improved in the moderate group.

Conclusion. We consider that using OSI at the beginning of COVID-19 disease presents a valuable starting point for the general assessment of oxidative stress and hence enabling a better triage of the patients in terms of disease severity.
Studi komparasi traffic island Taman Titi Banda dengan traffic island Taman Dewa Ruci di Bali
Authors: Putra Ida Bagus Eka Permana , Semarajaya Cokorda Gede Alit , Pradnyawathi Ni Luh Made 
Published: April 2021

Traffic islands are parts of roads that cannot be passed by motorized vehicles, which include sidewalks, garbage dumps, plants, utilities, and signs. The traffic island park Titi Banda in Denpasar and the traffic island garden Dewa Ruci in Kuta have both the function of a traffic island and a landmark. Currently, the two traffic islands are getting additional functions, as a place for recreation and a place to turn around for vehicles.The purpose of this study are to inventory the existing conditions at both sites, compare the two traffic islands, and provide appropriate recommendations to maintain the main function of the two traffic islands. The method used in this research is a survey method, data collection method through observation, questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that the traffic island design for the Titi Banda park and the traffic island for the Dewa Ruci park were not in accordance with the references or regulations regarding traffic islands and roads. The existing conditions on both sites are divided into hardscape elements and softscape elements. Comparisons are made on the two traffic islands in terms of pedestrians, entrance access, vegetation and road facilities by referring to regulations, and literature related to traffic island. The recommendations given include the addition of block tiles and warning tiles for pedestrians, entry access, replacement of vegetation, and providing road facilities that can provide a sense of security and comfort for pedestrians and road users. In addition, the recommendations given can maintain the main function of the site as a traffic island and landmark for the island of Bali and increase convenience for road users and pedestrians.
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents
Authors: Gopal Dipika , Baston Cameron , Adusumalli Srinath , Jagasia Dinesh , Prenner Stuart 
Published: April 2021

Background: Focused cardiac ultrasound (FCU) is a safe and efficient diagnostic intervention for internal medicine physicians. FCU is a highly teachable skill, but is used in routine cardiac assessment in only 20% of surveyed training programs. We developed an FCU curriculum for internal medicine residents and an assessment tool to evaluate the impact of the curriculum on trainee knowledge and confidence. Methods: Internal medicine residents rotating through clinical cardiology services underwent 30 minutes of didactic and 60 minutes of hands-on teaching on acquisition and interpretation of FCU. A 20 item pre and post-curriculum online survey was administered (November 2018-December 2019) to assess confidence and knowledge in FCU. Results: 79 of 116 (68%) residents completed the pre-survey and 50 completed the post-survey, of whom 34 received the curriculum. The mean change in confidence score in those who received versus did not receive the curriculum was 0.99 versus 0.39 (p=0.046) on a 5-point Likert scale. Among 33 residents who had paired pre- and post-surveys the mean change in confidence score was 1.2 versus 0.85 (p<0.001) in those who received versus did not receive the curriculum. The mean increase in knowledge score was 13% versus 7% respectively (p<0.0001). Conclusions: We instituted a novel curriculum for internal medicine residents to gain experience in image acquisition and interpretation. Both confidence and knowledge in FCU improved following the curriculum, indicating that this is a highly teachable skill. Additional analysis of the of the FCU study images will be useful for informing future interventions.
NEO-PAGANISM OF THE CRIMEAN KARAITES: GENESIS AND CURRENT STATE
Authors: Martyn Maksym 
Published: April 2021

Summary. The purpose of the study is to analyze the history of the emergence and development of the phenomenon in the culture of the Karaites of Eastern Europe, which can be described as neo-paganism.
Research methodology is based on the scientific and special-historical methods and the growth of the historical analysis. The article is based on the principles of historicism, scientific objectivity and problem-chronological approach.
The scholar novelty of the article is in the fact that for the first time an attempt has been made to comprehensively study the phenomenon of neo-paganism of the Crimean Karaites in its development, from its origin to the present state. In the same way, for the first time it attempts to single out all the elements on which the neo-pagan discourse of the Crimean Karaites is based, to determine the time and circumstance of the appearance or the first mention of each of them.
Conclusions. It was found that the search for or invention of pagan traditions in the culture of the Crimean Karaites was an irreversible and logical consequence of the campaign to absolutize the importance of Turkish heritage and popularize the idea of exclusively Turkish origin of the Crimean Karaites, conducted by Karaite leader S. Shapshal in the 1930s among the Karaites of the Second Polish Republic. The source of inspiration for authors who have been looking for traces of paganism in the culture of the Karaites of Eastern Europe could be materials published in the interwar Karaite press, including the Polish-language magazine "Myśl Karaimska" published in Vilno (contemporary Vilnius), and on the editorial policy of which S. Shapshal had a great influence. However, as can be seen, Shapshal is not always personally responsible for the interpretation of various elements of Karaite culture as pagan and for the emergence of new pseudo-pagan elements. It has also been shown that not all elements of Karaite culture used as evidence of the paganism of their ancestors are late inventions or borrowings, but may be traces of the cultural diffusion of Karaites and Turkish peoples during the long existence of Karaites in the Turkish environment.
Calidad del arqueo de caja mediante el uso de una app móvil
Authors: Benítez Guadarrama Juan Pedro , Ramírez Roja Ana Luisa , Zamora Pérez Jorge Enrique 
Published: April 2021

Ante el incremento acelerado de aplicaciones móviles en plataformas digitales se observan herramientas tecnológicas que pretenden ser útiles al usuario en la solución inmediata en situaciones laborables, académicas o sociales; al momento de descargar o adquirir las aplicaciones móviles para realizar una tarea o una actividad determinada, se piensa en obtener los resultados sobre la información que se requiere o se solicita; el objetivo de esta investigación es mostrar el nivel de calidad que tiene la App como herramienta para generar información financiera sobre el manejo y control del efectivo; en el desarrollo de la aplicación se sustentó en la norma ISO 13407, esta norma establece el diseño centrado en las necesidades del usuario y los procedimientos para el procesamiento de datos con base en la normatividad de auditoría en donde se sustenta el control interno del rubro sobre el efectivo; para realizar las pruebas sobre el uso de la aplicación se utilizaron datos reales de pymes dedicados a la actividad comercial, industrial y prestación de servicios; en la validación de contendió y resultados participaron 80 contadores públicos certificados, quienes dieron su opinión por escrito sobre el nivel de uso conforme a la norma ISO 25010; los resultados revelan que la herramienta presenta niveles de calidad excelentes debido a que cumple con todas y cada una de las variables de funcionalidad, eficiencia, compatibilidad, usabilidad, confiabilidad, seguridad, mantenibilidad y portabilidad, por tanto es generador de información financiera oportuna, confiable, comprensible y relevante, útil al usuario para una efectiva toma de decisiones en el manejo y control del efectivo.
Hypoglycemic effect of katakakhadiradi kashayam by alleviating the oxidative damage in experimentally induced diabetic rats
Authors: Angelie Jessica Subbiah  , Kavimani M  , Mukilan Ramadoss  , Prabhu K  
Published: April 2021

At present, herbal plants and their biologically active components have acquired importance in diabetes mellitus (DM) management, which has spread worldwide. The current study was carried out to analyse the antidiabetic action of Katakakhadiradi kashayam in streptozotocin administered diabetic rats. The study was done in wistar rats by inducing diabetes using streptozotocin and nicotinamide. Diabetic rats were given katakakhadiradi kashayam with various doses of 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg/b.wt for 14 days, and its efficacy was compared with glibenclamide drug. The hypoglycemic effect of this katakakhadiradi kashayam was tested by taking blood glucose measurement in experimental rats. The oxidative damage caused by streptozotocin was analysed by LPO levels and the antioxidants status was assessed by GSH levels, GPx, SOD and CAT activities in pancreatic tissues. The antidiabetic study of katakakhadiradi kashayam showed reduction in hyperglycemia by reducing the oxidative damage in pancreatic tissue and improving the antioxidants. Overall, the reports of the study showed that katakakhadiradi kashayam could be used to improve management of diabetic rats. The acquired data suggest the hypoglycemic efficacy of katakakhadiradi kashayam, which is practically a safe herbal formulation and may be used as a good alternative to cure diabetes mellitus.
RANCANG BANGUN BALANCE ROBOT DUA RODA PENGANGKUT BARANG
Authors: Nugroho Atmoko , Mochamdi Nanang 
Published: April 2021

Di dalam dunia industri, proses penataan atau pemindahan barang pada perusahaan masih banyak menggunakan tenaga manusia (manual). Proses ini banyak membutuhkan tenaga dan waktu manusia serta biaya untuk tenaga kerja. Pada zaman sekarang teknologi robot yang berkembang diharapkan dapat bermanfaat untuk segala bidang salah satunya adalah dalam dunia industri agar dapat meringankan pekerjaan manusia dalam mengerjakan pekerjaannya di dunia industri<em> Self balancing robot</em> pada dasarnya merupakan jenis robot yang hanya memiliki dua buah roda di sisi kanan dan kirinya tanpa adanya pengendali robot self balancing yang mampu menyeimbangkan dirinya agar stabil dan tegak lurus terhadap permukaan bumi dengan menerapkan metode kontrol <em>Proportional Integral Derivative</em> (PID). Sensor <em>accelerometer + gyroscope</em> MPU-6050 digunakan sebagai pendeteksi sudut kemiringan self balancing robot. Algoritma pengendali PID diaplikasikan ke dalam mikrokontroler Arduino UNO R3. Tujuan dari pembuatan alat ini adalah diharapkan dapat membantu dalam memecahkan sebagian kecil masalah yang terdapat pada dunia perindustrian. Harapan kedepannya untuk dunia perindustrian dan di masyarakat agar dapat membantu dalam membawa barang.
PERENCANAAN PERHITUNGAN ANGKA KEBUTUHAN NYATA OPERASI DAN PEMELIHARAAN ( AKNOP ) ( Studi Kasus D.I Nglirip Kecamatan Singgahan Kabupaten Tuban )
Authors: ST Mushthofa 
Published: April 2021

<p>Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) mengetahui Debit Maximum ( ) sehingga dari perhitungan data data curah hujan dari beberapa stasiun, akan di dapat kebutuhan air irigasi Daerah Irigasi Nglirip. 2) mengidentifikasi pola tata tanam Daerah Irigasi Nglirip sehingga dapat memenuhi kebutuhan air bagi masyarakat sekitar dalam sektor pertanian. Adapun tujuan khusus dalam penelitian ini adalah dapat mengetahui kelancaran kebutuhan air untuk areal pertanian, dan otomatis dengan sendirinya akan meningkatkan ketersediaan pangan dan meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat khususnya sekitar Daerah Irigasi Nglirip. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan berbagai data, adapun data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi data klimatologi, data debit curah hujan. Penelitian ini diharapkan bisa membantu masyarakat dalam meningkatkan ketersediaan pangan dan meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat khususnya sekitar Daerah Irigasi Nglirip<em>.</em></p>
PENERAPAN METODE ANALITYCAL NETWORK PROCESS (ANP) SEBAGAI REKOMENDASI APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Nuraisha Safira , Pungkasanti Prind Triajeng , Kusumaningrum Yulinda 
Published: April 2021

<p>Pembelajaran matematika bertujuan membekali mahasiswa untuk dapat berpikir kritis, logis dan praktis, serta bersikap positif dan berjiwa kreatif dalam memecahkan suatu permasalahan dalam berbagai bidang. Hal itu menjadikan matematika merupakan salah satu bidang studi yang dibutuhkan untuk mendukung perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi.</p><p>Sekarang ini banyak aplikasi yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran, namun aplikasi tersebut belum bisa membantu mahasiswa dalam memahami mata kuliah matematika. Untuk itu diperlukan sistem pendukung keputusan (SPK) yang dapat membantu dosen dalam menyusun suatu aplikasi pembelajaran matematika. Salah satu metode yang digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan dalam membuaut aplikasi pembelajaran matematika yaitu metode <em>analytic network process (ANP)</em><em>. </em>Aplikasi dengan metode <em>Analytic Network Process (ANP)</em> adalah suatu metode yang memperhatikan keterkaitan antara strategi objeklif yang satu dengan yang lain. Dengan metode ANP akan membantu dosen dalam menyusun suatu aplikasi pembelajaran matematika berbasis android sesuai dengan harapan mahasiswa.</p><p> </p>
PERBANDINGAN SIFAT FUNGSIONAL PUTIH TELUR CAIR PADA PENYIMPANAN SELAMA 7 (TUJUH) HARI DENGAN DAN TANPA PENAMBAHAN ASAM BENZOAT
Authors: Wibowo Cornelius Hari , Sudjatinah Maria , Sampurno Adi 
Published: April 2021

<p>Telur merupakan produk unggas yang memberi sumbangan cukup besar dalam upaya pemenuhan gizi masyarakat. Telur merupakan bahan pangan yang sempurna, karena kandungan gizinya yang lengkap yaitu karbohidrat, lemak, protein, mineral dan vitamin. Kelebihan telur karena kandungan gizinya, terutama protein dan asam amino esensial yang lengkap. Disamping potensi gizi yang dimiliki, telur juga memiliki kelemahan yaitu mudah mengalami kerusakan secara fisik maupun penurunan mutu gizinya, hal ini disebabkan penanganan penyimpanan yang kurang memadai. Masa simpan telur pada suhu ruang sekitar 14 hari, setelah itu kualitas telur perlahan-lahan mengalami penurunan. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, telah diupayakan beberapa cara untuk memperpanjang masa simpan telur, salah satunya penyimpanan dalam bentuk cair dengan teknologi pasteurisasi. Tujuan penelitian mengetahui pengaruh perlakuan terhadap variabel yang diamati. Manfaat memberikan informasi kepada masyarakat tentang produk olahan telur dalam bentuk bahan setengah jadi yang bisa dimanfaatkan untuk kepentingan rumah tangga maupun rumah produksi makanan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan metode eksperimen. Bahan- bahan yang digunakan telur ayam ras umur 0 hari sebanyak 500 butir diperoleh dari Peternakan Ayam Petelur E &amp; E Farm Lemahmendak Mijen Semarang, asam benzoat, packing plastik. Peralatan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah : egg tray, pisau, penyaring, mixer, wadah stainless steel, peralatan pasteurisasi uap, plastik pengemas, refrigerator, pH meter. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap pola searah, dengan penambahan asam benzoat sebagai faktor perlakuan. Adapun perlakuan yang diterapkan adalah sebagai berikut P1 : Dengan penambahan asam benzoat, P2 : Tanpa penambahan asam benzoat, ulangan perlakuan sebanyak 5 kali ulangan. Peubah yang diamati pH, daya buih dan stabilitas/kestabilan buih. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan <em>independent sampel t test </em>dengan nilai signifikansi</p><p>5% menggunakan software SPSS versi 23,0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hasil sebagai berikut : Nilai pH putih telur cair dengan perlakuan penambahan asam benzoat lebih rendah daripada tanpa penambahan asam benzoat, hal ini berpengaruh terhadap sifat fungsional telur seperti : Daya membuih lebih rendah pada putih telur dengan penambahan asam benzoat dibandingkan yang tanpa penambahan asam benzoat, stabilitas buih putih telur cair pada penambahan asam benzoat lebih tinggi dibandingkan tanpa penambahan asam benzoat.</p><p> </p><p>Kata kunci : Telur cair, pH, daya buih, stabilitas buih</p><p>*) Staf pengajar Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Semarang</p>