Plan Dimensions Research Articles

VARIATIONS OF SURGICALANATOMY IN AND AROUND SPHENOID SINUS: A COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC STUDY

Radiological anatomy is evaluated in three dimensions for preoperative and paroperative sur-gical planning, which helps the surgeon to identify his or her limits of dissection during sur-gery and avoid complications. Patients attending OPD at Institute of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Kol-kata, India with features of sinonasal disease were advised CT scan depending upon the symptoms and course of the disease. 100 study subjects (200 sides) were selected during the study period between 01/01/2019 to 30/06/2020. Septa related directly related to ICA in 31%(n=31) cases of whom 12 patients (12%), 8 pa-tients (8%) and 11 patients (11%) had septa related to right ICA, left ICA and bilaterally ICA respectively. Septa attachment to optic nerve is seen in 27%(n=27) patients, of whom 10 patients (10%), 11 patients (11%) and 6 patients (6%) had attachment related to right optic nerve, left optic nerve and both optic nerves, respectively. On the right side ICA protrusion and pneumatization of ACP were both present in 8(8%) patients and on the left side in 7(7%) patients. Chi-Square test indicated a statistically significant association (P < 0.001). Pneumatized ACP and ON protrusion consistently en-countered on the right and left side in 7 patients (7%) and 8 patients (8%) respectively. Chi-Square test indicated a significant association between ACP pneumatization and ON protru-sion (P<0.001). This resolution helped in better demonstration of complicated sphenoid sinus anatomy well. Hence, we support 1 mm triplaner CT Scans for preoperative imaging assessment for all sinus surgeries.

The Stability Analysis of a Cofferdam Using the Numerical Modelling

The foundation of the bridge pillars required the construction of cofferdams in the Danube River. The cofferdams protected the area of the excavation pit mainly against the effects of flowing water. The paper includes analysis of the cofferdam for the foundation of the main central pillar of the asymmetrical bridge. The cofferdam has the ground plan dimensions of 44 x 20 m. It’s constructed of the double-row sheet pile walls. The stability of the cofferdam was analysed using numerical modelling based on the finite element method using Plaxis geotechnical software. The level of backfilling inside the cofferdam, required for construction of the foundations, was 6 m above the bottom of the river. The depth of the excavation pit of the cofferdam was about 4 m below the river bottom. The numerical model included 15 construction phases, which corresponded to the procedure of the construction. The analysis were focused mainly on construction phases, such as, e.g., the total backfill of the cofferdam, the loading from the piling rig, creating the excavation pit inside the cofferdam and installation of struts, and the load from the maximum level of the Danube River. The analysis showed that there are two critical phases. The first critical phase represents the situation when the piling rig works near the edge of the cofferdam, and the Danube River is at a minimal level. The second critical phase occurs when the full excavation pit created, and the Danube River is at a maximum level.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: WHY DO GOVERNMENT NEED COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE?

The research aims to elaborate strategic dimensions in collaborative planning as the carrying capacity of government action in the success of sustainable tourism development policies. The criticism of the government's dominance in the tourism sector has marginalized the community and gave rise to psudo democracy. The research method uses descriptive qualitative, located in Pekon Wisata Teluk Kiluan, Tanggamus Regency. Indonesia. Data collection by interview, observation, and documentation study. The analysis uses a collaborative governance model. The results of the study elaborate on the strategic dimensions of collaborative governance in the form of participation, equality and community competence that require policy correction and a strategic part in tourism sustainability. Several supporting factors such as local culture, community education level, government dynamics in responding to change, deliberations for planning and regional development are useful in improving decision making in public policy

Impact of Strategic Planning on the Performance of Yemeni Universities

This study aimed to investigate the impact of three strategic planning dimensions (environmental analysis, strategic direction and strategy formulation) on the five performance dimensions of Yemeni universities (profitability, market share, social responsibility, customer satisfaction, and scientific research). The descriptive analytical method was used and the data were collected by using a questionnaire. The study population consisted of the academic and administrative leaders in the Yemeni universities from which a sample of 301 participants were selected using the census method. To achieve the study objective and test the hypothesis, the descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used. The results of the study revealed an interest in practicing strategic planning dimensions in the Yemeni universities under investigation. There was a disparity in the level of achieving the performance dimensions, where 'market share' was the most achieved dimension, and 'profitability' was the least achieved dimension. The results also showed a disparity in the impact of strategic planning dimensions on the performance of Yemeni universities, where ‘strategy formulation’ was the most influential dimension; and ‘strategic direction’ was the least influential dimension. It was concluded that Yemeni universities should direct more focus on their practice of strategic planning of all dimensions because it has a positive impact on their performance.
 Keywords: strategic planning, performance, Yemeni universities

Impact of Strategic Planning on the Performance of Yemeni Universities

This study aimed to investigate the impact of three strategic planning dimensions (environmental analysis, strategic direction and strategy formulation) on the five performance dimensions of Yemeni universities (profitability, market share, social responsibility, customer satisfaction, and scientific research). The descriptive analytical method was used and the data were collected by using a questionnaire. The study population consisted of the academic and administrative leaders in the Yemeni universities from which a sample of 301 participants were selected using the census method. To achieve the study objective and test the hypothesis, the descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used. The results of the study revealed an interest in practicing strategic planning dimensions in the Yemeni universities under investigation. There was a disparity in the level of achieving the performance dimensions, where 'market share' was the most achieved dimension, and 'profitability' was the least achieved dimension. The results also showed a disparity in the impact of strategic planning dimensions on the performance of Yemeni universities, where ‘strategy formulation’ was the most influential dimension; and ‘strategic direction’ was the least influential dimension. It was concluded that Yemeni universities should direct more focus on their practice of strategic planning of all dimensions because it has a positive impact on their performance.
 Keywords: strategic planning, performance, Yemeni universities

Strategic Profit Planning and Organizational Performance in Public Sector Commercial Banks of Nepal

This study aimed to examine strategic profit planning and its effect on the organizational performance of the public sector commercial banks of Nepal. Using a standardized questionnaire, primary data was obtained. Based on a judgment sampling method, 450 employees were taken for the sample. 72.70 percent of senior and middle-level employees participated in this study. In this study, budget planning, budget participation, budgetary sophistication, and budgetary control were considered as the independent variables and organizational performance was a dependent variable. The findings showed that the dimensions of strategic profit planning had a positive and important impact on the organizational performance of public commercial banks in terms of budget planning and budget participation. However, the other two dimensions of strategic profit planning like budgetary sophistication and budgetary control had a negative impact on the organizational performance of these banks. In such realities, companies need to focus on other factors that contribute to better performance apart from strategic profit planning dimensions, like employee motivation and invest more in staff development to enhance their organizational performance. Keywords: Budgeting, Commercial banks, Organizational performance, Public sector, Strategic profit planning DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/11-22-01 Publication date: November 30 th 2020

Construction Sequence Analysis of Tube in Tube Structural System Building

The effect of applying loads sequentially is an important factor and should be considered whileanalyzing multistoried frame structure. It is observed that the effect of the formationsequence increase with the increase in storeys is very important. Therefore, the effect of a construction sequencecannot be neglected and a precise analysis should be conducted.In this paper the construction sequential analysis has been studied on tube in tube structure. For this purpose, a tube in tube structural system building with different heights (G+35, G+40, and G+45) has been considered forcomparative study. The plan dimensions of the building are 45 m x 72 m. The structures were modelled and analyzed by using ETABS finite element software.Construction sequence is considered for dead load only. Also, the structure is analyzed for linear static analysis in order to check the stability of the structure as per Indian standards and then the structure is analyzed for construction sequence analysis. The variation in Storey displacements, Column axial forces, bending moments andShear forces were compared to know the construction sequence analysis effect on tube in tube structural system building.

Novel Coronavirus Outbreak and Career Development: A Narrative Approach Into the Meaning for Italian University Graduates.

IntroductionIn times of economic crisis, the literature shows that young people have always been in the high-risk category. The COVID-19 outbreak and the consequence on the economic level have increased the sense of uncertainty and precariousness experienced by young people. The current scenario has forced young people at the school-to-work transition point to re-think their career plans. Although the difficulties of the school-to-work transition already lead to distress and mental health problems in young people, the slowdown imposed by the coronavirus could add up to these difficulties. The present study aimed to explore the process of career development and career planning in the coronavirus era. Twenty Italian university graduates were involved.MethodsA quantitative measure was used to evaluate the affective (positive/negative) experience. A narrative prompt was used to understand the individual dimensions of career planning. Cluster analysis was carried out by an unsupervised ascendant hierarchical method to explore the themes of the narration.ResultsItalian young adults have tended to experience negative affects in the recent weeks of quarantine. The themes highlighted in the narratives showed that Italian young adults experience feelings of fear, uncertainty, and anxiety about the post-pandemic future.ConclusionThe results appear as a starting point to re-think possible interventions for this group post-lockdown and post-pandemic.

Wind loads on low-slope roofs of buildings with large plan dimensions

Wind load provisions in the North American codes and standards incorporate the results of wind tunnel studies and the full-scale measurements of wind loads. These studies examined wind effects on buildings with regular plan size, i.e. less than 60 m. This fact emphasizes the importance of testing large buildings in the wind tunnel and highlights the necessity of investigating the applicability of the North American code and standard provisions to large buildings. In the present study, three building models were constructed at a length scale of 1:400 with identical plan dimensions (equivalent to 118 m × 118 m) and different heights (equivalent to 5 m, 10 m and 20 m). The models were tested in simulated open country and suburban exposures. The experimental results were compared with full-scale data and the wind provisions of the North American codes and standards. It was found that the external peak pressure coefficients recommended by ASCE 7-16 (2017) are much higher than the experimental findings whereas those recommended by ASCE 7-10 (2010) are consistent with the experimental results. However, the experimental results indicate that the corner zone should be better defined as an L-shape for large buildings of 8 m height or more and the wind loads developed on the roof corner are approximately equal to those on the edge zone for large buildings of height less than 8 m.

Assessment of Seismic Demand Due to Torsional Ground Motions on Symmetric Skew Bridges

ABSTRACT Potential effects of torsional components of ground motions (TGM) on the overall seismic response of symmetric skew highway bridges have been investigated. Analyses were conducted for various skew angles, plan dimensions, deck-abutment gap sizes, dynamic properties, and soil types (B and D). The models included nonlinear impact between deck-abutment explicitly. It was demonstrated that seismic response of symmetric highway bridges are amplified consistently due to TGM components for all considered parameters. It is further suggested that a systematic definition of “accidental eccentricity” in terms of system dynamics, geometry, and associated design spectral response may be used in lieu of analysis.

Critical intercultural communicative competence: analysis of cognitives sub-processes in academic writing samples in university students of Spanish Foreign Language (SFL)

El presente estudio propone el análisis de los diferentes (sub)procesos cognitivos que se activan en la práctica escrita con el fin de mejorar el perfil competencial académico en Español Lengua Extranjera (ELE) de estudiantes universitarios italianos. El análisis cualitativo aporta información relevante de un grupo de 26 participantes, usuarios básicos de la lengua. Las muestras textuales recogidas han conformado un corpus lingüístico examinado mediante rúbricas de evaluación, creadas en precedentes estudios pero adaptadas al tipo de prueba diagnóstico y a los resultados revelados en el Análisis de Necesidades sobre el nivel compentencial académico de los informantes. La prueba diagnóstico ha previsto dos actuaciones: una guiada y otra libre que analizan las tres dimensiones de planificación, textualización y revisión de la producción escrita.
 Los resultados aportan información interesante sobre los procesos cognitivos inherentes a la creación textual y, en especial, sobre aquellos desarrollados a través de la planificación guiada y la comprensión de géneros discursivos y tipologías textuales útiles para la escritura académica. También, se destacan resultados optimales en cuanto a la aplicación del modelo de Competencia Comunicativa Intercultural Crítica (CCIC) que permite abordar la enseñanza/aprendizaje de ELE integrando un enfoque funcional y social de la lengua desde el significado experiencial e interpersonal de los textos.
 En concreto, los resultados muestran una mejoría de la competencia discursiva escrita y dan cuenta de una activación de (sub)procesos cognitivos eficaces tanto en la actividad de comprensión crítica como en el proceso de escritura consciente: (1) menos errores en la planificación textual, en la organización de ideas y en la superestructura del texto-resumen; (2) un aumento de la riqueza del vocabulario especializado y del uso de marcadores discursivos y de organización textual en el género resumen; (3) sintaxis sencilla pero con una construcción textual que muestra la intencionalidad comunicativa (4) mejora de la competencia intercultural de la lengua, textos académicos eficaces y comprometidos socialmente con los estereotipos de género en contraste con la propia cultura y la lengua de origen.

Transient responses of laminated composite plates

This article deals with transient responses in terms of displacement and stresses in composite plates. Eight-node isoparametric elements with five degrees of freedom at each node are used to model the plate. First order shear deformation theory (FSDT) with proper shear correction factor is considered to simulate the strain parameters of the plate. The time history responses of the composite plates with both symmetric and anti-symmetric ply layers against different sinusoidal excitation of different excitation frequencies is computed. The effect of different boundary conditions, ply orientation, plan dimension and plate thickness are studied rigorously. Contour plot for normal stress, inplane shear stress and transverse shear stress is plotted for varying ply orientations and boundary conditions for each ply layer. Comparative studies of various stress contours across different layers in a lamina for similar loading or boundary conditions are also presented. A suggestive guideline for design engineers is also provided in terms of stress contour plot for most suitable ply angle and orientation of a composite plate.

Model of the Process of Preparing Annual Technical and Economic Plans in the Public Sector

The article analyzes the process of preparing annual technical and economic plans in the public sector, on the example of the mining industry. Qualitative methods in the form of in-depth interviews (IDIs) were used in the analysis, consisting in conducting extensive interviews concerning the analyzed issues with representatives of coal companies. According to the study, the main aspect in creating a TEP for the analyzed mining companies is coal production. Taking into account the market environment and the reality of Polish coal companies, it was concluded that the starting point for the development of the TEP should not be the coal production or the pursuit of maximizing output volumes, but the sales market and demand for the raw material offered by individual companies. Three dimensions of TEP planning were also proposed.

Nonlinear Analysis of Local Corrugated Steel Shear Wall under Lateral Loading

Steel shear wall is one of the types of resistant shear walls against lateral loads of the structure which is considered due to many reasons such as reducing the weight of the steel in the structure and increased speed of construction etc. In order to prevent out-of-plan buckling of steel plate, stiffeners are applied horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A new method used in the recent years is the use of a corrugated plate in various shapes, such as a sine, a trapezoid, a triangular, etc., in the construction of a steel shear wall. The aim of this research is to replace the local corrugated (press) plate with corrugated steel plates. After investigating the force-displacement diagrams in monotonic and cyclic loading, it was obtained that the local vertical trapezoidal presses had better resistance and ductility compared to the local cylindric presses for replacing corrugated and steel shear wall. The results of this research showed that the resistance of the local shear steel wall has a direct relation with the thickness of the plate and a reverse relation with the out of plan dimension of trapezoidal corrugate. Though, in all the tests of the local corrugated steel sheer walls, there is an approximate range in which beyond that range, the above results are not valid.

Engaging culture and context in mhGAP implementation: fostering reflexive deliberation in practice

In 2002, WHO launched the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) as a strategy to help member states scale up services to address the growing burden of mental, neurological and...

Improvement of structures seismic response based on pendulum systems with double sliding surface

The seismic isolation of the construction structures is of particular importance because the optimum stability premises of the structures during the seismic events are ensured. There are different isolation methods but based on the structure base isolation principle, the friction pendulum bearing systems (FPBS) have been used with good results in equipping new structures and also in rehabilitating of the old buildings that had to be consolidated. The double surface friction Pendulum (DSFP) bearing is an improved version of the well-known single concave friction pendulum bearing (FPBS). The principal benefit of the DSFP bearing is represented by its capacity to accommodate substantially larger displacements compared to a traditional FPBS of identical plan dimensions. Moreover, there is the capability to use sliding surfaces with different radius of curvature and friction coefficients, offering the designer greater flexibility to optimize the protective system performance. Through these systems good seismic isolation results are achieved for the building structures where mounted interposed between the foundation and the superstructure realizing the disconnection between the two structural elements. The disconnection is important because the insulated structure vibration period is modified in the sense of its significant increase, also with the increase of structure lateral flexibility, ultimately reducing the ground acceleration and avoiding the efforts vertical transmission to the isolated structure upper levels. The double surface friction pendulum system ensures an important modification of the isolated structure behavior materialized through the seismic response mitigation. This paper describes the double surface friction bearing (DSFP) constructive details with operation principles and also presents some numerical analysis results related to force–displacement relation considering different values of curvature radius and friction coefficients of the two friction surfaces used

PENGARUH PERENCANAAN ANGGARAN TERHADAP PENYERAPAN ANGGARAN PADA DINAS PENATAAN RUANG KOTA BANDUNG

This study aims to determine how much influence budget planning has on budget absorption. The method used in this research is quantitative research with an associative approach. Data collection techniques through literature study, observation and questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed to 76 respondents, with the analysis technique is a simple linear regression coefficient. The results of this study have a significant influence between the dimensions of budget planning and budget absorption. With two-sided testing (significance = 0.05) the partial test results (t test) obtained t count > t table (12.582 > 1.995). In the simultaneous regression coefficient test (f test), the results of f count > f table (158.296 > 3.09) are obtained with a significant level of 0.000 < 0.05, so Ha is accepted, meaning that simultaneously there is a significant influence between budget planning and budget absorption. While the calculation of the coefficient of determination is 68.1%, the influence of budget planning on budget absorption is 68.1% and the remaining 31.9% is influenced or explained by other variables not examined by the researcher.

The contribution of cord rotations to structural response in the near-field

The response of structures with large plan dimensions depends on the wave motion beneath their extended or multiple foundations. In addition to translational components of motion, which are different at the base of each column, or at different points of large foundations, point rotations at the base of individual foundations—as well as cord rotations between adjacent column foundations—all contribute to the overall response. The response contribution from all these components of motion becomes particularly significant in the vicinity of moving faults, in which near-field terms in the wave motion contribute large pulses and large permanent ground displacements. In this work, we examine the relative significance of point and cord rotations in an idealized representation of a structure excited by fault normal pulse dF(t) and fault parallel displacement dN(t).

ASSESS THE SATISFACTION REGARDING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP

Maternal and child health care is the health service provided to mothers and children. It encompasses the health care dimensions of family planning, preconception, prenatal and postnatal care in order to ensure a positive and fulfilling experience and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in some cases. Maternal complications and poor perinatal outcome are highly associated with non utilization of antenatal and delivery care services and poor socioeconomic conditions of the patient. It is essential that all pregnant women have access to high quality obstetric care throughout their pregnancies.

Exploring requirements for sustainable energy supply planning with regard to climate resilience of Southeast Asian islands

Southeast Asia is one of the regions most affected by impacts of climate change underlying the urgency to build resilience especially for remote and isolated island communities. Moreover, these islands face the problem of expensive and unreliable electricity supply. The large number of island communities further magnifies the difficulty of reaching universal sustainable electricity supply. Off-grid electrification technologies promise to tackle this challenge entailing high investments yet also market potential. Currently both aspects – electricity access and climate resilience - are barely linked in electrification planning. Energy planning in a region highly affected by climate change requires integrative planning considering these risks. Here, to enhance integrative planning, we study the status quo of energy access and risk exposure of non-electrified Southeast Asian islands. We identify 1932 islands with a population greater than 21 million having limited access to electricity. Our study reveals three risk-specific island archetypes, which need different technical measures to enhance climate resiliency of future electricity systems. We conclude that future energy planning in Southeast Asia requires climate resilience as an additional planning dimension. The identified cluster groups serve as a blueprint for decision makers to support measures improving energy systems’ resilience avoiding expensive re-investments in the future.