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Self-Fibers Compacting Concrete Properties Reinforced with Propylene Fibers
Authors: Ahmad Jawad , Aslam Fahid , Zaid Osama , Alyousef Rayed , Alabduljabbar Hisham , Manan Aneel 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) has also brittle characteristics. This is unacceptable for any construction industry. The addition of fibers is one of the most common methods to enhance the tensile strength of concrete. Fiber controls the cracking phenomena and enhances the energy absorption capability of the concrete. On the other hand, the addition of fibers has a negative impact on the workability of fresh concrete. In this paper, a detailed study on the influence of Propylene fibers (PP) on the fresh properties of SCC was carried out. PFs were added into concrete mixes in a proportion of 1.0%, 2.0%, 3.0%, and 4.0% by weight of cement to offset its undesirable brittle nature and enhance its tensile strength. The fresh characteristics were evaluated based on its passing ability, flowability using, Slump flow, Slump T50 Spread time, L-Box and V-funnel tests as well as mechanical performance (compressive and split tensile strength) were also evaluated at 7,14 and 28 days curing. Test results indicate that the passing and filling ability decreased as the substitution ratio of PP increased. Besides, the test result indicates that strength was increased up to 2.0% addition of PP and then decrease gradually.
Statistical Considerations on Political Responsivity in Italy Analyzed Over the 70-Year Time Period from 1948 to 2018
Authors: Cirillo Matteo 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
The time evolution of the response of electors to political life is analyzed for the Italian Republic over a 70-year span in which 18 political elections have taken place. The basis for the performed analyses is the official data available from the Italian Ministry of Interiors exposing the results of the political elections from 1948 until 2018. The attention is concentrated on parameters providing information on the responsivity of the electors to country’s political life. These parameters, expressed in adequate percentages, are the effective number of voters and the percentage of these expressing blank or spoilt ballots. The time dependence of these parameters, over the analyzed period, shows regularities, correlations, and interesting peculiarities. The analysis concerns the results for both Chamber of Deputies and Chamber of Senators available, for each election, all along the 70-year time span that are those relative to people voting on the national territory. The results demonstrate that percentages of blank and spoilt ballots represent useful parameters to trace the responsivity of electors. Hypotheses for explaining the results obtained from the statistical analyses are presented both at technical and socio-political level.
Acupuncture and oxytocinergic system: The promising treatment for autism
Authors: Su Tangfeng , Pei Lei 
Published: February 2021

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairments activities without efficient pharmacological therapies in social interaction, speech and stereotypic patterns. Clinical studies have shown the efficacy of acupuncture as an alternative therapy for autism. The effectiveness of acupuncture as an alternative treatment for autism has been demonstrated through clinical trials. However, the molecular mechanisms that underlie these effects remain unclear. Due to its profound pro-social, anxiolytic, stress management effects, and its potential use for the treatment of psychiatric disorders associated with altered socioemotional competence, oxytocin (OT) released from the hypothalamus has attracted considerable interest. In the past decade, a number of clinical and animal studies have shown that OT administration effectively reduces core symptoms of ASD, especially social behavior deficits. Recently, the endocannabinoid system has emerged as a promising target for the treatment of autism. OT was found to facilitate the endocannabinoid-mediated social reward processes in the nucleus accumbens of the mouse brain. Furthermore, serotonin and dopamine are involved in the reward response mediated by OT. In view of these findings, we conclude that acupuncture may produce therapeutic effects on autism by triggering the hypothalamic oxytocin system, which in turn activates the release of neurotransmitters such as endocannabinoids, dopamine and serotonin. This would be a valuable guide for further research on the mechanism of treatment of autism with acupuncture.
Staatshaftungsrechtliche Implikationen des Wirecard-Skandals
Authors: Renner Moritz 
Published: February 2021

Zusammenfassung
Im Zusammenhang mit dem Wirecard-Skandal sind die deutschen Aufsichtsbehörden in die Kritik geraten. Das deutsche System der behördlichen Bilanzkontrolle hat sich als weitgehend dysfunktional erwiesen. Insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund unionsrechtlicher Vorgaben können deshalb Staatshaftungsansprüche geschädigter Anleger bestehen. Neben Ansprüchen unmittelbar gegen die BaFin kommt eine Haftung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland sowohl für die fehlerhafte Umsetzung der Transparenz-RL durch den Bundesgesetzgeber als auch für Versäumnisse seitens der Bundesregierung, der BaFin und der Deutschen Prüfstelle für Rechnungslegung e. V. in Betracht.
The Impact of Halal Tourism on Regional Economic Growth in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Authors: Wijaya Lalu Hendra 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. This study aims to analyze the economic development of the West Nusa Tenggara Province with the existence of halal tourism. It is expected that the halal tourism is able to support the economic development of the province. This is a quantitative research, using secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) among others. The analysis tool used is SPSS. The results show that halal tourism has considerable potential as one of the leading sectors that can support the regional economy. The progress of the tourism sector in the West Nusa Tenggara Province is marked by the increase in the number of foreign and domestic tourist visits every year.Keywords: Economic Growth, Halal Tourism, West Nusa Tenggara Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan atau pertumbuhan ekonomi Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat dengan adanya pariwisata halal sehingga mampu menopang perekonomian regional provinsi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan data sekunder yang di antaraya berasal dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS). Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pariwisata halal memiliki potensi yang cukup besar sebagai salah satu sektor unggulan yang dapat menopang ekonomi daerah. Kemajuan sektor pariwisata di Provinsi NTB ditandai dengan meningkatnya angka kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara dan nusantara setiap tahunnya.Kata kunci: Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, Wisata Halal, Nusa Tenggara Barat
Analysis of the Decision of Muslim Investors in Sharia Mutual Funds Investing with Maqasid Al-Sharia Approaches
Authors: Ibrahim Mohamad Andri 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. This study is a quantitative survey research, namely statistical test data analysis in the form of multiple linear regression with purposive sampling. The data collection method was by distributing questionnaires to 200 participants of the Bareksa Fund Academy training. The results show that the decision of Muslim investors in investing in Islamic mutual funds is influenced by the maqasid sharia principle approach. Meanwhile, the result of F count is significant at 49,141, meaning that, overall, there is an influence of the factors of the maqasid sharia approach on investment decisions (value). This also implies that there is a significant influence of the variables of maintaining religion, soul, sense, and treasure on the investment decisions. Meanwhile, the variable maintaining offspring does not show any effect, because the probability is 0.961> 0.05. Keywords: Investment, Islamic Mutual Funds, Islamic Maqasid Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis keputusan investor Muslim dalam berinvestasi di reksadana syariah dengan pendekatan maqashid syariah. Penelitian ini juga untuk mengetahui pengaruh dan faktor dominan dari pendekatan maqashid syariah (menjaga agama, jiwa, akal, harta, dan keturunan) terhadap keputusan (nilai) investasi. Survey kuantitatif dipilih sebagai pendekatan penelitian, yaitu dengan analisis data uji statistik berupa regresi linear berganda dengan purposive sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada para peserta pelatihan Bareksa Fund Academy, sebanyak 200 peserta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keputusan investor Muslim dalam berinvestasi di reksadana syariah dipengaruhi oleh pendekatan prinsip maqashid syariah. Sedangkan, hasil F hitung signifikan sebesar 49,141 artinya, secara keseluruhan terdapat pengaruh pada faktorfaktor pendekatan maqashid syariah terhadap keputusan (nilai) investasi. Ini berarti juga terdapat pengaruh pada variabel menjaga agama, jiwa, akal, dan harta secara signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi tersebut. Namun demikian, variabel menjaga keturunan tidak berpengaruh karena probabilitas 0,961>0,05. Kata kunci: Investasi, Reksadana Syariah, Maqashid Syariah
The Value of Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction in Antam’s Precious Metal Products (A Kano Model Analysis)
Authors: Rahmawati Nur 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. This researcher aims to map and analyze the customer loyalty and satisfaction of Antam's Precious Metal (LM) products through four categories of the Kano model. These include one dimensional or performance needs, must be or basic needs, attractive or excitement needs, and indifferent needs. This is a qualitative research with data obtained from interviews, observation and documentation. The study shows that the value of customer loyalty and satisfaction in Precious Metal products, referring to the Kano model analysis, is included in the one-dimensional or performance requirements. Here, the level of satisfaction is directly proportional to the performance attributes. This means that the performance attributes can affect the level of customer satisfaction. Pure Gold, as an Antam’s Precious Metal products, is not considered as must-be or basic needs. It is regarded as attractive or excitement needs due to the rapid development of PT. Antam which is strongly influenced by the quality and development of its product attributes, especially the precious metal products. This study proposes the formation of classification of customer satisfaction using the Kano model and customer loyalty so that it provides benefits in terms of the classification of customer satisfaction.Keywords: Loyalty, Satisfaction, Customer, Antam and Kano Model Analysis Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan dan menganalisis loyalitas dan kepuasan konsumen produk Logam Mulia (LM) Antam melalui empat kategori model Kano yaitu: one dimensional atau performance needs, must be atau basic needs, atractive atau excitement needs, dan Indifferent. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan data yang diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai loyalitas dan kepuaan konsumen pada LM Antam, perspektif model Kano, masuk pada kategori one dimensional atau performance needs. Ini berarti tingkat kepuasan berbanding lurus dengan kinerja atribut, sehingga berdampak pada tingginya kepuasan konsumen. Sedangkan emas LM Antam tidak masuk kategori must be atau basic needs, atractive atau excitement needs, dan Indifferent karena perkembangan pesat PT. Antam saat ini sangat dipengaruhi oleh kualitas dan perkembangan Atribut produk, khususnya pada LM Antam. Hasil penelitian tersebut berimplikasi pada terbentuknya klasifikasi kepuasan konsumen dengan menggunakan model Kano dan loyalitas konsumen. Hal ini memberikan manfaat dalam hal klasifikasi kepuasan konsumen.Kata kunci: Loyalitas, Kepuasan, Konsumen, Antam dan Model Kano
Efektivitas Layanan Weekend Banking (Studi BMI KCP PIM ) .
Authors: Farhah Rifa 
Published: February 2021

The Effectiveness of Weekend Banking Services (Study at BMI KCP PIM). The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of weekend banking services at Bank Muamalat Indonesia. The method that used in this research is linier regression and. The result shown that the value of adjusted R-squared was 0.313409. It means that customer’s preference (dependent variable) was influenced by location, brand image, and, product and services in the amount of 31.34% and the others 68.66% was influenced by the others factor. From the paired sample t-test shown that the weekend banking services still not effective to increase the third party funds DOI:10.15408/aiq.v6i1.1370
Augmented Reality–Assisted Video Laryngoscopy and Simulated Neonatal Intubations: A Pilot Study
Authors: Dias Patricia L. , Greenberg Rachel G. , Goldberg Ronald N. , Fisher Kimberley , Tanaka David T. 
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND:
For novice providers, achieving competency in neonatal intubation is becoming increasingly difficult, possibly because of fewer intubation opportunities. In the present study, we compared intubation outcomes on manikins using direct laryngoscopy (DL), indirect video laryngoscopy (IVL) using a modified disposable blade, and augmented reality–assisted video laryngoscopy (ARVL), a novel technique using smart glasses to project a magnified video of the airway into the intubator’s visual field.

METHODS:
Neonatal intensive care nurses (n = 45) with minimal simulated intubation experience were randomly assigned (n = 15) to the following 3 groups: DL, IVL, and ARVL. All participants completed 5 intubation attempts on a manikin using their assigned modalities and received verbal coaching by a supervisor, who viewed the video while assisting the IVL and ARVL groups. The outcome and time of each attempt were recorded.

RESULTS:
The DL group successfully intubated on 32% of attempts compared to 72% in the IVL group and 71% in the ARVL group (P &lt; .001). The DL group intubated the esophagus on 27% of attempts, whereas there were no esophageal intubations in either the IVL or ARVL groups (P &lt; .001). The median (interquartile range) time to intubate in the DL group was 35.6 (22.9–58.0) seconds, compared to 21.6 (13.9–31.9) seconds in the IVL group and 20.7 (13.2–36.5) seconds in the ARVL group (P &lt; .001).

CONCLUSIONS:
Simulated intubation success of neonatal intensive care nurses was significantly improved by using either IVL or ARVL compared to DL. Future prospective studies are needed to explore the potential benefits of this technology when used in real patients.
Development of a Structured Regional Analgesia Program for Postoperative Pain Management
Authors: Puthoff Teresa D. , Veneziano Giorgio , Kulaylat Afif N. , Seabrook Ruth B. , Diefenbach Karen A. , Ryshen Greg , Hastie Sarah , Lane Autumn , Renner Lauren , Bapat Roopali 
Published: February 2021

OBJECTIVES:We pursued the use of regional analgesia (RA) to minimize the use of postoperative opioids. Our aim was to increase the use of postoperative RA for eligible surgical procedures in the NICU from 0% to 80% by June 30, 2019.METHODS:A multidisciplinary team determined the eligibility criteria, developed an extensive process map, implemented comprehensive education, and a structured process for communication of postoperative pain management plans. Daily pain team rounds provided an opportunity for collaborative comanagement. An additional 30 minutes for catheter placement was added in operating room (OR) scheduling so that it would not affect the surgeon OR time.RESULTS:There were 21 eligible surgeries in the baseline period and 34 in the intervention period. In total, 30 of 34 infants in eligible surgeries (88%) received RA. The average total opioid exposure in intravenous morphine milligram equivalents decreased from 5.0 to 1.1 mg/kg in the intervention group. The average time to extubation was 45 hours in the baseline period and 19.9 hours in the intervention group. After interventions, 75% of infants were extubated in the OR, as compared with 10.5% in the baseline period. No difference was seen in postoperative pain scores or postoperative hypothermia between the baseline and intervention groups.CONCLUSIONS:We used quality improvement methodology to develop a structured RA program. We demonstrated a significant reduction in opioid requirements and need for mechanical ventilation postoperatively for those infants who received RA. Our findings support safe and effective use of RA, and provide a framework for implementation of a similar program.
Prognostic value of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure and different left ventricular ejection fraction: results of the multicenter RIF-CHF register
Authors: Zhirov I. V. , Safronova N. V. , Osmolovskaya Yu. F. , Тereschenko S. N. 
Published: February 2021

Heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are the most common cardiovascular conditions in clinical practice and frequently coexist. The number of patients with HF and AF is increasing every year.Aim. To analyze the effect of clinical course and management of HF and AF on the outcomes.Material and methods. The data of 1,003 patients from the first Russian register of patients with HF and AF (RIF-CHF) were analyzed. The endpoints included hospitalization due to decompensated HF, cardiovascular mortality, thromboembolic events, and major bleeding. Predictors of unfavorable outcomes were analyzed separately for patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction (AF+HFpEF), mid-range ejection fraction (AF+HFmrEF), and reduced ejection fraction (AF+HFrEF).Results. Among all patients with HF, 39% had HFpEF, 15% — HFmrEF, and 46% — HFrEF. A total of 57,2% of patients were rehospitalized due to decompensated HF within one year. Hospitalization risk was the highest for HFmrEF patients (66%, p=0,017). Reduced ejection fraction was associated with the increased risk of cardiovascular mortality (15,5% vs 5,4% in other groups, p<0,001) but not ischemic stroke (2,4% vs 3%, p=0,776). Patients with HFpEF had lower risk to achieve the composite endpoint (stroke+MI+cardiovascular death) as compared to patients with HFmrEF and HFrEF (12,7% vs 22% and 25,5%, p<0,001). Regression logistic analysis revealed that factors such as demographic characteristics, disease severity, and selected therapy had different effects on the risk of unfavorable outcomes depending on ejection fraction group.Conclusion. Each group of patients with different ejection fractions is characterized by its own pattern of factors associated with unfavorable outcomes. The demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with mid-range ejection fraction demonstrate that these patients need to be studied as a separate cohort.
ENTREVISTA COM A PROFESSORA THERESA MARIA DE FREITAS ADRIÃO
Authors: Cossetin Márcia , Domiciano Cassia Alessandra Alessandra , Figueiredo Ireni Marilene Zago 
Published: February 2021

Entrevista dossiê: OS DIREITOS SOCIAIS FRENTE AOS DIFERENTES PROCESSOS DE PRIVATIZAÇÃO EM ÂMBITO NACIONAL E INTERNACIONAL
A Numerical computation for solving the fractional delay differential equations via the MQ-RBF collocation method
Authors: Aghdam Yones , Safdari Hamid , Azari Yaqub , Banee Siamak 
Published: February 2021

In the paper, a numerical technique based on the multiquadric radial basis function (MQ-RBF) collocation method is presented for the fractional delay differential equations. The convergence analysis and the unique fixed point of the collocation methods are propounded in the norm. Numerical results illustrate the credibility and applicability of the numerical technique. The obtained results are compared with those obtained by other methods.
Football in Uzbekistan: Law, Leisure and Sociology
Authors: Et al. Nigora Sabirjanovna Abdikadirova 
Published: February 2021

Relevance. In the process of development of the country, the value system plays an important role, to participate in politics and sports, to acquire a place in the world community. This will require specialists who carry out certain missions in these areas. Football is one such medium that works at the micro and macro levels.
Aim. This article was written with the aim of analysing the place of football in public and private life, socialization, in organizing people's leisure time, the situation of football in Uzbekistan, problems and their solutions.
Methods. Scientific methods were applied such as working with documents, comparative analysis, literature review, questionnaires, statistics, etc.
Results. As a result of the survey, the problems of football in the country and the decisions taken to eliminate them were clarified, as well as the role of football in leisure and socialization of the individual.
Conclusion. In the conclusion, conclusions are given on this topic.
Review Paper On Competencies Essential For Project Manager
Authors: Kulkarni Dr. Gayatri 
Published: February 2021

Competency is a term widely used in the IT industry. Competency is defined as “ an underlying characteristic of a person which results in effective and /or superior performance in a job” (Boyatzis R. , 1982)In order to be successful in a business market, project-based organizations should be successful in theirprojects.(Ghasem Omidvar F. J., 2011). One of the factors that influence project success is the employment of competent project managers. (Ghasem Omidvar, 2011).Crawford (2000) also reiterates the point that a competent project manager is a factor that affects project success. The objective of this paper is to identify competencies essential for Project Manager which lead to the successful project. The competencies are majorly divided into technical competencies and behavioural competencies .This paper attempts to review the literature available and propose the competencies important for a Project Manager.
Small saving in India with special reference to Saving pattern of weavers in Handloom sector of Bodoland Territorial Area Districts(BTAD), Assam, India
Authors: Basumatary Dr. Konita 
Published: February 2021

Small saving scheme is one of the key investment avenues for individual investor. It encourages small-income investors to invest and earn high returns and to save on income tax as well. In this paper the growth of small saving from 2001-02 to2017-18 has been analyzed by adopting non linear growth model. The paper also examined factors leading to saving differential of weavers in the handloom sectors of BTAD areas. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. To determine the relationship between various variables multiple regressions has been used. It is found that saving of weaver is positively determined by their monthly wages and negatively by family size and they are found significant at 1 percent level. Again the saving of weavers is found to be negatively determined by dependent children. Saving differences among gender and community is found insignificant, that mean we cannot say whether saving is greater (smaller) for male than female and for STs than non ST. So we cannot find a differences in saving behaviour among gender and community although there's found a significant difference in saving among marital status and types of weaver.
Creating Authentic Reading Materials for EFL Learners In Uzbekistan
Authors: Et al. Avilova Khalida Nabijanovna 
Published: February 2021

Reading skill plays an important role as it is an indispensible tool in majority language classrooms. Selection and development of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) reading materials relevant to local context must be carefully done by the teachers, because every internet resource or course book may not be appropriate in all classrooms. This paper gives an overview about reading material development and the selection of authentic materials for designing reading tasks in the English as a foreign language classroom in Uzbekistan. It also looks for theories which support the efforts in developing culturally and locally appropriate EFL reading materials.