bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Implant survival and functional results of endoprosthetic reconstruction for proximal femoral metastases with pathological fractures
Authors: Sofulu Omer , Sirin Evrim , Saglam Fevzi , Tokyay Abbas , Igrek Servet , Erol Bulent 
Published: May 2021

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the patient and implant survival, clinical and functional outcomes, and the rate of complications resulting in reconstruction failure following endoprosthetic reconstruction (EPR) of extensive proximal femoral metastases associated with actual or impending pathological fractures. Methods: A total of 111 patients with actual or impending pathological fractures due to metastatic disease of the proximal femur were treated with EPR between 2003 and 2018. Staged surgery, bilateral EPR, was performed in 3 cases. The patients comprised 51 females and 60 males with a mean age of 52.1 ± 12.3 years. The patient and implant survival were recorded. Clinical and functional outcomes were assessed by using the visual analogue scale (VAS), Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (MSTS) functional scoring, and Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). The different types of abductor mechanism repair were evaluated by functional tests and existence of Trendelenburg gait at postoperative follow-ups. The complications resulting in reconstruction failure were investigated. Results: The mean follow-up was 23.1 ± 17.9 months. The overall survival of patients after EPR was 89% at 6 months, 72% at 1 year and 10% at 5 years. The estimated 1- and 5-year overall implant survival was 100% and 97.3% (95% CI, 0.95–0.98), respectively, as the endpoint was defined as complete removal of the prosthesis. Median VAS score before endoprosthetic replacement was 8 and after 3 months 4. Before surgery, the median MSTS score was 40 (30–56.6%) and the median KPS score was 40 (30–50). Postoperative third month, the median MSTS score was 56.6 (53.3–86.6%) and the median KPS score was 60 (40–70). Functional scores were superior in trochanter major split osteotomized group compared to trochanter major removed group. Trendelenburg gait was seen in 20 (17.5%) patients postoperatively. There were 10 (8.7%) complications resulting in reconstruction failure. Conclusion: Endoprosthetic replacement can provide a durable fixation with high implant survival rate and good clinical and functional results in extensive proximal femoral metastases associated with a pathological fracture.
Correlational Evaluation of Cost Management and Supply Chain Performance of Food and Beverages Firms in Port Harcourt
Authors: Cyril Ibama Awoiyim , Okwandu Gabriel A. , Adiele Kenneth. C. 
Published: May 2021

This study adopted a correlational investigation to examine the relationship between Cost Management and Supply Chain Performance of food and Beverages firms in Port Harcourt. The population for this study consists of seventeen (17) food and beverages firms in Port Harcourt. The researcher conducted a census study due to the small size of the population. However, a total of Eighty Five (85) top managerial staff of the firms constituted the respondents for the study. Furthermore, Eighty five (85) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the top managers of each of the 17 food and beverages companies while seventy (70) copies were retrieved and used for the study. The respondent’s demographics were analyzed by employing the measures of central tendencies and measures of dispersions. Correspondingly, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used in testing the study hypotheses in other to ascertain the relationship between the predictor variable (Cost Management) and the criterion variable (Supply Chain Performance).The result of the analysis revealed that Cost Management significantly influenced Supply Chain Performance of food and Beverages firms in Port Harcourt. Hence, the authors concluded that Cost Management significantly affect Supply Chain Performance and therefore recommended that the management of food and Beverages firms in Port Harcourt should adopt appropriate cost management strategies in other to increase their level of supply chain performance.
Intercultural Human Resource Management Practices And Employees’ Satisfaction In Quoted Food And Beverages Mncs In Nigeria
Authors: Arogundade K. K. 
Published: May 2021

This study investigated the impact of intercultural human resource management practices (Training and development; Employee empowerment; and Compensation practices) on employees’ satisfaction in food and beverages MNCs in Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population comprises 6,356 staff of quoted food and beverages MNCs in Nigeria. Taro Yamane statistical formulae was used to determine the sample size of 1,568. Purposive sampling technique was used to determine the respondents which included Nigerians and Other Nationals working in the quoted food and beverages MNCs. A structured survey questionnaire was adapted, validated, and used for the construct ranged between 0.61 and 0.93. The response rate to the 1,568 copies of the questionnaire administered was 74%. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential (Student T-test of multiple regression analysis) statistics. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using SPSS 20. Findings revealed that Training and Development practices, Employee empowerment practice, and Compensation practice had significant positive influence on employees’ satisfaction among Nigerians and Other Nationals in food and beverages MNCs in Nigeria (β = .064 - .526; P< .000 - .021; β = .107 - .312; P< .000) : (β = .168 - .299; P< .000: β = -.15; P> .566; - .225 -.246; P< .000) (β = -.144 -.421; P< .000; β = -.004; P> .886): (β = -.105 - .456; P< .000 -.001): respectively, except for collectivity and individuality that had negative and insignificant influences on employees’ satisfaction among Nigerians with respect to compensation and employee empowerment.
Improvement of Interstellar Material and Energy Flows
Authors: Stenis Jan 
Published: May 2021

Objectives
A novel approach is suggested to utilize the inherent forces of the universe for the benefit of mankind, by applying the model for Efficient Use of Resources for Optimal Production Economy (EUROPE) to improve the major flows of gas, dust, material and energy between stars and galaxies. This endeavour is regarded as promoting the altruism and benevolence by increasing life-forms’ chances to survive.
Methods
It is shown how the torus-shaped flows of gas, dust material and energy between stellar bodies in cosmos can be improved with the EUROPE model in order to preserve universe and secure its existence by allocating shadow costs to waste-like flows and unwanted radiation in this torus. The fewer shadow costs being allocated to the stellar residuals, the more efficient the cosmic torus flows, expressed in equivalents of antimatter released, by inducing incentives to improve the conditions for all inhabitants.
Results
The methodology promotes the economy when travelling in space, advances the technology used and improves the environment, when outer space in the future is explored and exploited. A single key factor enables monitoring, managing and evaluating the development of universe and the flows of gas, dust, material and energy between various stellar objects, such as the distant stars and whole galaxies.
Conclusions
I recommend using the EUROPE model to monitor, manage and evaluate the wastes and spillages of all material and energy phenomena throughout the known universe, to uphold its very existence.
Attitude and Behavior of the Coaches towards their Professions in the Context of Being Fair
Authors: Candide Uludağ Candide 
Published: May 2021

Examining the attitudes and behaviors of coaches towards their profession in the context of being fair has been an important issue for both researchers and practitioners. The being fair of coaches in their profession can be broadly defined as the right action aimed at creating a positive impression. Research in this area can be developed to strengthen the theoretical basis by examining it in an organizational context in a consistent and effective manner. This research is a study of bringing the Fair Coaching Behavior (FCB) phenomenon to the literature within the scope of the theoretical literature review with the sample of coaches. The aim of the study is to determine the attitudes and behaviors of individuals who are coaching in their profession within the scope of fair behavior. Two different scenarios have been created for this. Firstly, an online questionnaire was applied to the participants who were coaching in the specified sectors and whose numbers are known. The second survey study was applied face-to-face this time, taking into account the same target audience, and questions including personal information were asked by one-on-one interviews with the participants. The second survey study was conducted four weeks after the first survey study. Thus, the attitudes and behaviors of the coaches towards their profession were examined in both different situations.
Structural Equation Modeling was used in the analysis of the hypotheses predicted in the study. Composite Model of the Attitude-Behavior Relation (Eagly and Chaiken, 1993) was applied to explain FCB. Thus, it was aimed to obtain valuable information about the dynamics among the potential precursors of the fair behavior of coaches towards their professions with the help of predicted hypotheses.
The three main results obtained in the research are as follows: (1) The Habit of Integrity is not an applicable direct or indirect premise of FCB. (2) In addition to the attitude towards FCB, the attitude towards the coaches' profession should be included in the FCB. (3) Idealistic Ethical Position was not observed in this study as an important predictor of the intention to be fair.
Are you a mentor? A qualitative study: imago-graphic students’ mirror views
Authors: Alkhadragy Rania 
Published: May 2021

Objectives: Mentoring is widely acknowledged for providing support, fostering students’ learning and self-development. This study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University with the following objectives, exploring students’ perception of their mentors, analysing expected roles and essential skills for mentors.
Methodology: A qualitative study was conducted. A focus group was planned in the first mentorship session, a sample of 30 year 1 and 2 students divided into 2 focus groups (n=15 students per a focus group). Focus group started with an imaginary students’ drawing of the mentor followed by further analysis and discussion.
Results: Data displayed in a graphical format, and then further discussed to have more details. Three main themes had emerged: perception of mentors, role of the mentor and expectations from mentors. Perception was then analysed into positive, where the ease of communication was mostly discussed, and negative perception where the fear of humiliation was one of the common students’ fears. For mentors’ roles, guidance for portfolio submission was the highest frequency (45%) then came the role of academic and personal support (30%).

Conclusion: Mentorship experience is a rich process of interaction and communication between mentors and mentees. Mentors should receive appropriate training to be well prepared for their roles. This study provides practical insights into essential skills mentors should have for an effective mentorship experience.
Keywords: mentorship, info-graphic, mentors, qualitative, focus group
Moving beyond the concept of altered state of consciousness: the Non-Ordinary Mental Expressions (NOMEs)
Authors: Facco Enrico , Fracas Fabio , Tressoldi Patrizio 
Published: May 2021

Aim of this paper is to review the state of the art of so-called altered states of consciousness, anomalous experiences, and exceptional human experiences, showing the need for reappraising the whole topic and gather them under one roof. The term Non-Ordinary Mental Expressions (NOMEs) and a new classification of non-pathological ostensibly odd phenomena is introduced, emphasizing their epistemological, transcultural and interdisciplinary implications with their huge implications in medical and psychotherapeutical clinical practice.
CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION POLICY IN KENYA AND THE CURRENT STATUS IN THE COMPETENCE BASED CURRICULUM .
Authors: Tarsilla Kibaara 
Published: May 2021

The Kenya Special Needs Education Policy Framework 2009 provided a legal framework that was relevant and guided the provision of Special Needs Education in Kenya. The implementation of the policy has seen Kenya achieve many milestones including increased enrolment, which rose from 22,000 learners in 1999 to 108,221 in 290 special primary institutions and 2057 Special units/integrated programmes (MOE 2018).
Learning to unlearn for transformative learning, an Epistemological look
Authors: Tomé José Manuel Salum 
Published: May 2021

This paper corresponds to a reflection on various theories and approaches to learning and their relevance in the training of social agents, a reflection that emerges from the practice of training, and taking into account the fact that the meaning of what learning implies and how it is You learn is not at the center of the discussion in Latin American universities, in which what is taught is more emphasized than how to teach.
Leadership for Instructional Improvement
Authors: Claudet Joseph 
Published: May 2021

Effectively integrating creative experiential learning opportunities into classroom-based science instruction to enhance students’ applied learning continues to be a challenge for many middle school educators. This article explores how educators in one urban middle school leveraged design research thinking in conjunction with collaborative data-teaming processes to develop a targeted professional learning intervention program to help seventh- and eighth-grade teachers learn how to integrate Makerspace hands-on experiential and project-based learning activities into their STEM instructional practices to better engage students in applied science learning in middle school classrooms. A literature-informed discussion is included on how the middle school principal and the school’s instructional improvement team utilized focused professional development activities and intensive Professional Learning Community (PLC) conversations to positively transform teachers’ pedagogical mindsets and instructional practices in support of integrating Makerspace and related project-based experiential learning opportunities as valuable components of classroom-based science teaching and learning. Finally, a number of design principles derived from the middle school case study highlighted in this article are offered that may be of practical use to school leaders interested in applying educational design research methods to enhance their own campus-based instructional improvement efforts.
Purchasing Power Parity (France and US)
Authors: Almutairi Ebtihal N , Almutairi Hind N 
Published: May 2021

Purchasing power parity is an important economic concept that presents a useful way of analyzing various currencies by comparing a similar basket of goods. Essentially, the concept of purchasing power parity (PPP) implies that the purchasing power parity will be same for two countries if their currencies fetch the same basket of goods, thereby allowing a measure to assess and compare different currencies. In order to test this concept and presence of purchasing power parity between countries, this essay aims to extend a statistical exercise for assessing the PPP for France and USA for both the long and short run. The data used is a monthly time series for the price indexes for France, US, and the nominal and real exchange rates.
Keywords: Purchasing power parity; economic; Augmented Dickey Fuller; Fuller test; Vector autoregressive model
Quantifying the Mismatch in Smart Water Meter Readings in Muscat Water Distribution Network (DIAM) – Case of Oman
Authors: Matriano Maria Teresa 
Published: May 2021

Quantifying the Mismatch in Smart Water Meter Readings in Muscat Water Distribution Network (DIAM) – Case of Oman

Ibrahim Nasser Khalifa Al-Mamari*
*MBA, Middle East College
Email: PG19S2034@mec.edu.com
Dr. Maria Teresa Matriano
Faculty/Assistant Professor, Department of Post-Graduate Studies, Middle East College, Oman
Email: maria@mec.edu.om

Abstract
Purpose:- The study is intended to focus on quantifying the mismatch between the consumption data collected on the project site to the estimated reading generated by the system. The mismatch quantification process involves formulating a theoretical mathematical modelling using Bernoulli’s equation that will help in reducing the conflicts in mismatch of data between the actual and estimated water consumption readings.

Design / methodology / approach:- The study revolves around basic survey of different journals and articles which relates closely to the topic.There’s application of qualitative method in which the results depend on the opinion of the focus group participants.
Findings:- Based on survey results and flow calculations, the flow was compared with the actual discharge measured from the smart meters; mismatch was ensured in the actual discharge at transmission and the discharge at the distribution line at each consumer location. The opinion of the focus group suggests to upgrade the existing system in Diam.
Research limitation / Implications:- A recognizable mismatch was made that influences Diam to create estimated charging. A viable computerized water spillage checking system was consolidated to recognize and annihilate the mismatch.The are recommendations to minimize the estimation system in billing at the water supplier end; and the inclusion of a new technology to quantify the mismatch in the existing system. A SCADA based system to localize the flaw point; and the inclusion of big data analysis in the bill generation software should be implemented.
Originality / value:- There are no previous studies on mismatch quantification process in Oman, and this study would propose a system that would be helpful in finding the causes of mismatch and eradicating them.
Keywords: Diam, Distribution Network, Smart Meters, Estimated Reading, Water Consumption Mismatch, Numerical Modeling
Determinants of Level of household income utilization and decision making among the educated working married employees in Mbarara Municipality, Mbarara, Uganda
Authors: Sanni Tajudeen  Adebayo 
Published: May 2021

The study determines the level of household income utilization and decision-making among educated working married employees in the Mbarara Municipality, Mbarara, Uganda. The study was guided by Sen’s Cooperative Conflict Theory. The study employed a mixed design of quantitative and qualitative approach. It targeted working educated married employees from MMC with a study sample of 113 respondents consisting of 92 married, educated working employees. Purposive sampling was used to select key informants (21) like the LCs 1,(6) 2(6) and 3(6) mayor,(1) probation officer(1) and legal officers (1) that is in the 6 division in the municipality was interviewed. Qualitative data were analyzed using themes and quantitative data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
The study findings established that age, marital status, religion, educational qualification, years of marriage, monthly income influence the level of income utilization and decision-making among working educated married employees. In addition, patriarchal ideologies, community perceptions of decision making, gender roles, and religion also impacted their income utilization. The findings of this study also show that the level of household income utilization among the educated working married employees in Mbarara Municipality also varies based on the amounts earned by married employees and the difference between the husband and wife’s salaries.
The study concluded that household income utilization in general significantly influences the decision making process and affect the level of income utilization among educated working married employees. This is because the household is a huge contributor to the decision making process in the majority of employees’ homes in Mbarara Municipality. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the government should intensify effort by providing jobs for men and women to meet the financial obligation in their household.
Keywords: Gender Relations, Educated, Working Married Employees, Mbarara, Uganda
A necessity of establishing the law for oneself
Authors: Khizanishvili S. , Taliashvili A. 
Published: May 2021

In the information age, social development trends clearly show that a person endowed with technical intelligence is somehow alienated from his own existence and is spiritually empty and "kinless". In this paper, we focus on this most difficult problem.
The pathos of our discussion is as follows: understanding and sharing the difficulties of existence is the most reliable and unmistakable way of human self-knowledge and self-exaltation. In any historical section, a legal entity including an individual, nation, country, or world community, is obliged to verify the veracity of this path. Especially we need it from the perspective of our troubled but at the same time "successful century".
It is obvious fact that in the twenty-first century, in the age of technical civilization, humanity fights to save human lives - in an unusual and unexpectedly difficult situation caused by COVID-19. A few years ago, we could never ever imagine that the world would "stop". We would believe that noisy traffic between states would stop, movement within countries would slow down, people would be forced to stay at home, meetings with each other would become dangerous, and due to lack of vaccine, millions of people would die.
What are we dealing with? How can we overcome the most difficult challenges caused by co-existence with COVID? How do we evaluate what’s going on? It is difficult, extremely difficult to answer these questions, but the most difficult conditions are forcing us to find reasonable answers to such questions.
Influence Of HIV/AIDS Policy Implementation Factors on The Performance Of Aids Commission (KPA) In Nabire Regency
Authors: Manggo Beatrix Antoneta 
Published: May 2021

Papua Province comes first nationally with the highest number of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia. Meanwhile at the provincial level, Nabire Regency has the highest number of HIV and AIDS cases. The HIV epidemic in Nabire Regency is classified as a generalized epidemic with the highest prevalence of cases among women, which is said to be the highest in Papua Province. The problem of HIV / AIDS is not only a health problem, but also a social problem that needs to be addressed. This has led to the formulation of public policies in the form of HIV / AIDS prevention policies. The establishment of AIDS Commission in Nabire Regency (KPAK Nabire) is one of the government's efforts to involve the general public in helping to tackle HIV / AIDS cases in Nabire Regency. In connection with the phenomenon of the problem at hand, this study aims to analyze the influence of policy implementation factors on organizational performance.
This study applied primary data obtained through questionnaires with a final sample of 80 respondents. Data analysis was done to describe the variables using SPSS Statistics, to evaluate the research model using the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) technique, and to test the mediation effect using the Sobel test.
The results showed that only resource factors, bureaucratic structure, communication and disposition of the implementors that directly and indirectly influence the performance of KPAK Nabire. Meanwhile, environmental conditions did not affect the performance of KPAK Nabire. The implementor disposition mediates the influence of the factors of policy implementation on organizational performance. The analysis results also show that disposition of the implementor is the most dominant predictor of KPAK Nabire's performance.