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ESTRATÉGIA NA GESTÃO LOGÍSTICA DA CADEIA DE SUPRIMENTOS: UM ESTUDO MULTICASO COM EMPRESAS DE SOLUÇÕES PARA O SETOR DE MINERAÇÃO
Authors: Cabral Daniel Barbosa , Luz Marcos Augusto Lima , Souza Queren Hapuque Gomes , Vieira Zildinéia Santos 
Published: July 2021

Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar como a estratégia empresarial é adotada na gestão logística da cadeia de suprimentos de empresas do ramo de soluções para a mineração. A pesquisa qualitativa é de natureza exploratória. Foram realizados estudos de múltiplos casos em três empresas de grande porte e multinacionais do segmento de soluções para o setor de mineração. Os gerentes das filiais foram entrevistados nas instalações das empresas e responderam a um questionário semiestruturado. Os resultados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Adicionalmente, foram elaboradas uma matriz SWOT e um fluxograma de processos logísticos para cada empresa visitada. Os resultados indicaram que as estratégias de gestão logística da cadeia de suprimentos têm contribuído para o gerenciamento dos estoques, transporte, armazenagem e processamento dos pedidos, aumentando, assim, a eficiência dos processos estratégicos da logística empresarial das empresas.
Study of serum albumin as a marker of severity in COVID-19 positive SARI and COVID-19 negative SARI patients
Authors: Vasanth Sudha , R. Madhumathi , Bhakthavatchalam Supriyaa , M. Kushal 
Published: July 2021

Background: COVID-19 a pandemic caused by SARS CoV-2 has caused a wide impact globally. Clinical spectrum of COVID-19 ranges widely including asymptomatic infection, mild upper respiratory tract infection, severe pneumonia, ARDS, MODS and even death. Hypoalbuminemia in COVID-19 indicates severe disease. The aim of the study was to determine incidence of hypoalbuminemia and correlation of severity of hypoalbuminemia with COVID-19 positive SARI and COVID negative SARI patients.Methods: A study was conducted on 265 SARI patients who were admitted in hospitals attached to BMCRI. History was taken, general physical examination and a detailed systemic examination was done. Patients were categorized into mild, moderate and severe illness. RT-PCR for COVID-19 patients done using throat and nasal swab. Total WBC counts and differential counts, platelet counts were estimated. Serum albumin levels were correlated with pneumonia severity and compared between COVID-19 positive and Negative SARI. And also, correlation with comorbities was done.Results: The study included 265 SARI patients, of which 135 were COVID-19 positive patients and 130 were COVID-19 negative. Patients categorized into moderate and severe SARI. Mean age of subjects with COVID-19 positive (severe) was higher- 58.70±15.598 followed by COVID-19 positive (moderate)- 55.13±14.480. About 30% (N=90) were belong to severe SARI group, Chi-square test showed statistical significant association with respect to age. Chi-square test showed no statistical significant association with respect to gender. Independent sample t test showed statistical difference with respect to S. albumin levels between COVID positive and COVID negative subjects. In COVID positive subjects, S. albumin levels showed statistical significant difference between moderate and severe sub groups whereas there was no statistical significant difference seen in COVID negative sub groups.Conclusions: The relationship between hypoalbuminemia and reduced survival in COVID-19 may have several explanations. First, acting as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protein, albumin may protect against cytokine storm. Second, albumin encompasses anticoagulant properties and inhibits oxidative stress-related clotting and platelet activation that occurs in severe COVID-19. Third, albumin is an inverse acute phase reactant. In our present study hypoalbuminemia was more significant in severe COVID-19 positive SARI patients compared to COVID-19 negative SARI patients hence, we could say that hypoalbuminemia is inversely related with COVID-19 severity and also more significant hypoalbuminemia in COVID-19 positive SARI.
Correlation of ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration cytology for diagnosis of malignancy in thyroid lesions: a study of 100 cases
Authors: Kumar E. Pavan , Namratha S. , Pakanati Siva Subba Rao , Pokala Uma 
Published: July 2021

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The majority (90%) of thyroid lesions are benign as malignancy occurs only 1 in 10 thyroid nodules. The purpose of ultrasonography (USG) and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is to pick the patients having malignancy for surgical intervention. The objective of present study is to correlate ultrasonography findings with FNAC for diagnosis of malignancy in thyroid lesions by relating these findings to histopathological examination (HPE) reports.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A prospective clinical study carried out from September 2019 to February 2021, in the Department of Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Mamata Medical College, Khammam, in patients with clinical evidence of thyroid swelling. Ultrasound and FNAC were done in all cases and HPE were done in cases where surgeries were performed at our institution. The results were analysed. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> According to USG,<strong> </strong>out of 100 cases 93 cases were found to be of benign thyroid swellings, 4 cases were suspected malignant and 3 cases were found malignant. According to FNAC, out of 100 cases 97 cases were benign and 3 cases were confirmed to be malignant. Two cases which were found to be malignant on both USG and FNAC were confirmed as malignant according to HPE report.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> USG is a sensitive modality in the assessment of thyroid swellings with good accuracy. FNAC also provides the most direct and specific information about thyroid lesions. It is suggested that USG followed by FNAC provides better diagnosis in thyroid lesions.</p>
ANALYSIS AND FORECASTABILITY OF MARKET MODEL: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTANI MARKET INDEX AND EMERGING MARKET INDEX
Authors: Mubarik Fauzia , Saeed Sadia , Shahab Hina 
Published: July 2021

Purpose of the Study: This study examines and analyzes the influence of the Market Model on the Market Level Return (KSE-100 index) and the Emerging Market Level Return (MSCI Index).
Methodology: The study has employed the sample data of the companies’ representatives of the Oil and Gas Sector of Pakistan from July 2001 to June 2018 respectively. For estimation, the Panel Regression techniques are employed followed by the Forecast Error Statistics for the in-sample forecast ability of the variables under study.
Main Findings: The results of the study depict that the Market Model comprising of the Market Value Financial Ratios strongly influences the returns of the Emerging Market Index relative to the Market Level Return respectively. Similarly, the predictive power of the Market Model is more influential at the Emerging Market Level Return but not less at Market Level Return.
Application of the Study: The findings of the study suggest that the domestic and foreign investors may consider the Market Value Financial Ratios for the valuation and estimation of asset prices. Moreover, the local authorities may take robust steps to continuously reforms in the Energy Mix policy to enhance local as well as foreign investment.
Novelty/Originality of this study: The prime novelty of the study is to analyze the market model based on Market Value Financial Ratios to forecast the Market Level Return and Emerging Market Index Returns using three standard symmetric measures; root mean square error (RMSE), the mean absolute error (MAE), the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and the Theil inequality coefficient (TIC) respectively.
‘WAR AS REMEDY OR POISON’: READING THE BLIND MAN'S GARDEN AND THE KITE RUNNER WITH A CRITICAL LENS OF MBEMBE’S NECROPOLITICS
Authors: Kakar Sara Iqbal , Riaz Humaira , Khan Nayab Ahmad 
Published: July 2021

Purpose of the Study: This study emphasizes the contribution of fiction in highlighting the American exercise of power around the world predominantly Pakistan and Afghanistan. It investigates how America has become a dictating body deciding the life and death of human beings mainly in South Asian developing countries.
Methodology: Being Qualitative, this study uses Eaglestone’s (2000) close reading technique to analyze words and structure of the texts of Khalid Hosseini's The Kite Runner and Nadeem Aslam Khan’s The Blind Man’s Garden. It develops a descriptive thesis leading to construct arguments by drawing a theoretical framework from Mbembe’s necropolitics (2003). Mbembe took his inspiration from Foucault’s idea of bio-power. Modern narrative discourse on sovereignty and its relation to war is taken as the main subject of necropolitics. Mbembe’s idea of sovereignty as an exercise to get control of the mortality of the enemy helps to interpret the texts via the close reading method.
Main Findings: This study evaluated two novels to assert that necropolitics by taking its four basic concepts, power, war, politics, and death was the actual controlling power of a country. It analyzed fictional characters to argue how individuals endured hardships because of the necropolitical exercise of America and Russia in Afghanistan. Mbembe’s conception of necropolitics helps in understanding fiction.
Applications of this study: The present study has significant implications from both theoretical and interpretative perspectives. Necropolitics, originally a political notion is reworked in fiction, which asserts that using this concept, power relations, their roots, and exercise around the world can be explored in various fields. This study contributes to dismantling the latent necropolitics in the society represented in fiction. It elevates the social and political consciousness of the general public of South Asia, particularly Pakistan and Afghanistan. This study can be helpful in the field of psychology to popularize the notion of necropolitics in contemporary society.
Novelty/Originality of this study: Comparatively a new field, Necropolitics has been discussed in the fields of medical sciences and education. This study significantly highlights its existence in the field of literary studies. Fiction as a direct reflection of society helps in deconstructing the prevailing exercise of necropolitics in South Asian society. It is also helpful in raising the social and political consciousness of South Asian people.
EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, LEVERAGE, AND INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM BANKING SECTOR COMPANIES PERIOD 2015-2019)
Authors: Subiyanto Bambang , Awaludin Dipa Teruna , Demolingo Ramang H. , Ifani Risca , Wiweka Kadek 
Published: July 2021

Purpose of the Study: This study aims to analyze the effect of independent variables such as corporate social responsibility, leverage, and intellectual capital on dependent variables such as financial performance in banking sector companies indexed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2019.
Methodology: This review is adopted the descriptive statistics approach. While the hypothesis test using multiple linear regression analysis and simultaneous significance analysis. Secondary data collected through the purposive sampling method consisted of 85 samples from 17 companies.
Main Findings: The results indicate that CSR has a positive effect on FP. While LEV and IC have no effect on FP. Debt withdrawal will not have an impact on the company's sustainability in increasing profits. In addition, the company also has a concern for the disclosure of CSR activities through the GRI, which can increase the company's profit.
Implication/Applications: The results of this study can be used for financial practitioners, especially in the banking industry, to determine the effect of corporate social responsibility, leverage, and intellectual capital on financial performance. Therefore, banking companies can make decisions based on the priority scale on the most influential variables. In addition, this research can also be a reference for academics and researchers who are interested in the issue of financial performance.
The originality of the study: The results of this study are the latest studies that systematically and comprehensively discuss the financial performance of the banking sector based on several important factors.
El problema de la violencia en la cosmovisión de Mainländer
Authors: Baquedano Sandra 
Published: July 2021

¿Es posible que un filósofo promueva, con el ejemplo, la violencia como medio para la resolución de conflictos? Sócrates, Descartes, Rawls, Wittgenstein o Jonas, entre otros, son casos de quienes terminaron por distintas causas enrolándose en ejércitos o participando de algún modo en diversos conflictos bélicos. Muchos lograron a pesar de ello no mezclar sus filosofías con algo ajeno a la misma. Este artículo se propone indagar en la La filosofía de la redención de Mainländer a fin de detectar los peligros que acarrea enaltecer el uso de la violencia, elevando el amor a la patria a nivel de sabiduría filosófica. Este aspecto será identificado como el más delicado de su pensamiento, lo que explicará por qué se prescinde aquí de calificarlo de filósofo y se aluda a él como pensador en la medida que ciertas reflexiones que resultan ser esenciales en determinadas materias pudieron terminar siendo contaminadas por un fanatismo nacionalista. Esto abrirá la posibilidad de pensar en un criptobelicismo de base en algunos aspectos de su obra.
Epidemiological Features for Primary Lymphoma of the Female Genital Tract Patients and Development of a Nomogram to Predict Survival
Authors: Peng Fei , Li Jingwen , Mu Shidai , Qin You , Ai Lisha , Hu Yu 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Background: Primary lymphoma of the female genital tract (PLFGT) is a sporadic extranodal lymphoma. Its epidemiology and prognosis are not fully recognised. Our study aimed to construct and validate prognostic nomograms for predicting survival for patients with PLFGT.Methods: Incidence rate from 1975 to 2017 and patients with PLFGT from 1975 to 2011 in the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database were retrospectively reviewed. The nomograms of OS and DSS were established according to the multivariate Cox regression analyses. The concordance index (C-index) and calibration plots were used to demonstrate its robustness and accuracy.Results: A total of 617 PLFGT patients were identified. The overall incidence of PLFGT is 0.44/1,000,000 (adjusted to the US standard population in 2000) from 1975 to 2017. Age, histological subtype, Ann Arbor Stage, and therapeutic strategy were identified as independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) by multivariate Cox regression (P < 0.05). Nomograms to predict 1-, 5-, and 10- year OS and DSS were established. The C-index and calibration plots showed a good discriminative ability and an optimal accuracy of the nomograms. Patients were devided into three risk groups according to the model of OS.Conclusions: The nomograms were developed and validated as an individualized tool to predict OS and DSS.
The Cancer Genome Atlas Predicts the Prognosis of Lung Carcinoma Based on Genes Associated with m6A Methylation
Authors: Liu Huanqing , Li Tingting , Dong Chunsheng , Lyu Jun 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Lung cancer has become a predominant cause of death in relation with carcinoma worldwide. N6-methylladenosine (m6A) is a common mRNA that is internally modified, which has a pivotal role in mRNA splicing, outputting, localizing, and translating and in identifying stable features. This study evaluated the expression pattern and prognostic value of m6A-related genes in lung cancer. Expression data of lung cancer samples with related clinical information were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Then, R software was used in combination with several corresponding software packages to identify the regulatory factors of m6A RNA methylation with differential expression. Three genes (METTL3, YTHDF1, and FTO) were overexpressed in lung cancer. METTL3 had a low survival rate (P < 0.05). Significant differences in survival rate were observed among the subgroups, which possessed differently expressed m6A levels. Two latent predicting factors (METTL3 and KIAA1429) that met the independent predictive values were selected. M6A RNA methylation modulators may be involved with the malignant progression of lung cancer, and the two selected risk characteristics of m6A RNA methylation regulators may be a potential prognostic biological marker for guiding customized therapies in patients with lung carcinoma.
Abnormal Low-Gamma Small-World Response After Visual Stimulation in Schizophrenia
Authors: Galdino Lucas , Fernandes Thiago , Schmidt Kerstin Erika , Santos Natanael Antonio dos 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Schizophrenia can be described as a functional dysconnectivity syndrome that affects the brain’s circuits in a generalized way. Global disconnection in schizophrenia has been manifold described by applying graph theory and quantifying parameters of network connectivity. However, little is known about how sensory stimulation modulates networks in schizophrenia, such as small-worldness during visual processing. In order to address this question, we applied graph theory algorithms to EEG recordings and classified the functional network in the alpha (8–13 Hz) and low-gamma (36–55 Hz) bands of 13 patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) and 13 healthy controls (HC) during the presentation of a visual stimulus. We measured the amplitude of visual-evoked potentials and the number of nodes, edges, mean degree centrality, clustering coefficient, characteristic path length (L), and small-worldness (SW). As expected, patients presented smaller peak amplitudes of evoked-potentials than HC. Interestingly, in contrast to the controls, SCZ did not change their small worldness index during visual stimulation. This implies that schizophrenia-related dysconnectivity has an impact on the ability of the low-gamma network to react to new sensory input. These results provide evidence about a possible electrophysiological signature of the global deficits revealed by the application of graph theory onto the EEG in schizophrenia.
Limitations or Advantages? Gender Differences in Urologists, General Surgeons, and Gynecologists in Taiwan – A Nationwide, Population-based Study
Authors: Chen Sheng-Wen , Lin Shu-Yi , Fan Yu-Hua , Cheng Weiming 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
We aimed to examine the differences between female and male surgeons in urology, general surgery, and gynecology by analyzing a nationwide, population-based database in Taiwan. We identified surgeons with a clinical experience of 6 − 13 years, between 1995 to 2013, from the National Health Insurance Research Database. We collected patient volume and revenue per month in outpatient and inpatient services, as well as surgical volumes per month of female and male surgeons for analysis. Student’s t-test was used to compare the differences between female and male surgeons. Female urologists and general surgeons had a significantly higher ratio of female patients. Female urologists had comparable patient numbers, revenues, and surgical volumes as male urologists. In contrast, female general surgeons had significantly lesser involvement in outpatient and inpatient care and had lower monthly revenues than males; however, female general surgeons performed more oncological surgeries per month. Female gynecologists had similar outpatient services and outpatient revenue but significantly lesser inpatient services and surgical volume per month. A gender-based gap exists among surgeons in Taiwan; this gap is narrower in urology than in general surgery and gynecology. Gender stereotypes should be reduced to ensure that patients receive the best care regardless of surgeons’ gender.
Aerial Biomass and Nitrogen Estimation of Emerged and Floating Macrophytes using Optical Remote Sensing: A Non-Destructive Method
Authors: Medeiros Jessica Cristina Carvalho , Perine Maurício , Pompêo Marcelo , Bitencourt Marisa 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Freshwater resources faces threats with aquatic plants invasion, considered biological pollution with deep effects on water quality and nutrients cycling due to their rapid growth. Orbital remote sensing has been an effective instrument of monitoring large water bodies. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the relation between reflectance and field measurements (biomass and nitrogen concentration) of aquatic plants to develop estimation equations and to test vegetation indices to use in orbital remote sensing. The most common tropical infesting species (Salvinia auriculata, Pistia stratiotes, Eichhornia crassipes and Eichhornia azurea) were collected during a year, measured their spectral response to simulate satellite bands, and the biomass and nitrogen concentration measurements. The bands intervals of Sentinel-2 satellite were choosing to the simulation due to their narrow bands and the RedEdge new band. The obtained field data were correlated with the reflectance obtained from spectroradiometry of each species and the equations showed R² = 0.64 to estimate biomass and R² = 0.60 to estimate nitrogen using the entire spectrum. Several indices described in the literature were tested with different Sentinel-2 bands but with no significant results. The NDVI index showed a separation among species using RedEdge band and can be used to identify the species, but not to estimate their biomass.
MODAL KERJA, SIZE, STRUKTUR MODAL DAN RETURN ON ASSET: STUDI EMPIRIS PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Rian Fransiskus , Wiyono Gendro , Mujino Mujino 
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine whether working capital variables, size, and capital structure affect the return on assets. The population in this study are manufacturing companies in various sub-sectors proposed in the Indonesia stock exchange in 2016-2018. The type of data used in this study is secondary data from the company's annual financial statements as a sample that is used and processed using SPSS 16.00. This research uses the classic assumption test and the data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show how working capital (ratio using current ratio, accounts receivable turnover, and net working capital), size, and capital structure (tested using a debt to equity ratio) are considered to compare asset returns.Keywords: working capital, size, capital structure, return on assets ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji apakah variabel modal kerja, ukuran, dan struktur modal berpengaruh terhadap return on assets. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur di berbagai sub sektor yang diusulkan di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2016-2018. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan tahunan perusahaan sebagai sampel yang digunakan dan diolah menggunakan SPSS 16.00. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji asumsi klasik dan metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bagaimana modal kerja (rasio menggunakan rasio lancar, perputaran piutang, dan modal kerja bersih), ukuran, dan struktur modal (diuji menggunakan rasio utang terhadap ekuitas) dipertimbangkan untuk membandingkan pengembalian aset.Kata kunci: modal kerja, ukuran, struktur modal, return on assets