bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antimicrobial Resistance Profile among clinical isolated bacteria at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital, three year retrospective cohort study
Authors: Anjulo Temesgen Ageru , Seid Habtamu , Sidamo Temesgen , Balcha Tamrat , Lera Temesgen
Published: April 2020

Background

Antibiotic resistance is public threats in globally and its problem not well concerned in sub Saharan Africa including Ethiopia due to inadequate set up. However, there is information gap in resistance of antibiotic and its pattern for physicians who prescribe. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review the antimicrobial resistance pattern of bacterial isolated from different specimens inoculated retrospectively at Wolaita Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital, Southern Ethiopia.
Methods

A 3 year retrospective data of culture and antibiotic sensitivity pattern analyzed from 2016–2018 among 330 patients records at Wolaita Sodo university Teaching Referral hospital. The data extracted were clinical samples taken, age, sex, bacteria growth status, bacteria isolated, antibiotic resistance profile and trend in each year.The data entry was done using Epidata version 3.5.1 and exported to SPSS version 21 software for cleaning and statistical analysis.Bivariable analysis was done and variables with p-value of less than 0.25 were made candidate for multiple logistic regression analysis. The relative contribution of each selected variables to the outcome of interest was assessed using multiple logistic regression and variables with P-value less than 0.05 were considered as statically significant.
Results

A total of 330 samples fulfills inclusion criteria were extracted from microbiology laboratory, 150 samples were become culture positive for bacteria isolates. From positive culture growth, 110 (73.3%) was gram positive bacteria and 40(26.7%) gram negative. A staphylococcus auras (S.auras) was the most prevalent isolate 97 (61.3%) from gram positive isolates and Escherichia coli (E. coli) 19(12.7%) was gram negative. From gram positive isolates S. auras was 53% and S. saprophytes 62%, S. pyogen 74% and S.pneumonia 52% resistance to antibiotics. Overall resistance for all antimicrobial resistance of gram negative of E. coli was 62%, P. aurogenous 75%, proteusspp 65%, shigellaspp 66%, salmonella 56% and NisseriaSpp 63%.Overall antimicrobial resistance of gram positive isolates was 54.2% gram negative bacteria was 60.0%
Numerical simulation analysis of anchorage characteristics of constant-resistance and large-deformation anchor cable for highly weathered rock masses
Authors: Zhigang Tao , Fei Deng , Zhicai WANG , Xiaobing QIAO , Mengnan LI , Shengxin Xu
Published: April 2020

In order to effectively maintain the stability of high and steep loose slopes around the site of the Tonglushan Ancient Copper Mine in Daye City, Hubei Province, the NPR anchor cable reinforcement system was introduced. Based on the significance of anchorage characteristics of NPR anchor cable for the whole reinforcement system, we first investigated and analyzed the engineering geological conditions of the ancient smelting site slopes, while selected a typical highly weathered section to establish a numerical simulation calculation model. Following, utilized the FLAC3D method to numerically calculate the reinforcement effect of NPR anchor cables under various anchorage lengths. Finally, based on the calculation results, we reveal the changes in displacement, as well as in stress and anchor cable axial force of the site slope, analyzing the shear strain rate and evolution characteristics of plastic zone near the potential sliding surface. The calculation results show that as the NPR anchorage length increase, the displacement gradually decrease. Moreover, the maximum axial force of the NPR anchor cable and the principal stress of the slope change slightly, while the plastic failure range gradually decrease; when the anchorage length is 20m, the safety factor reach the peak value and the reinforcement effect is optimal, which lay the theoretical and practical foundation for the reinforcement control of similar site slopes.
Self-efficacy of direct care workers providing care to older people in residential aged care settings: A systematic scoping review protocol
Authors: Shrestha Sumina , Alharbi Rayan Jafnan M , While Christine , Ellis Julie , Rahman Muhammad Aziz , Wells Yvonne
Published: April 2020

Background Self-efficacy is developed through a person’s interaction with his/her physical and social environment. Self-efficacy in caring is an essential attribute of care workers to develop a positive attitude towards their clients, improve work performance, and enhance job satisfaction. Care workers’ self-efficacy may vary according to the context in which the care is being provided. Aged care is a multidimensional and challenging setting, and characteristics of aged care services are different from those of acute care services. The objective of this review is to give an overview of the self-efficacy of residential aged care workers in caring for older people and factors influencing their self-efficacy. Methods The protocol for this review is based on the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual for Scoping Review. A systematic search of the literature on electronic databases MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, AgeLine, SCOPUS, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global will be carried out using predefined search terms to identify relevant studies. This review will include all primary studies irrespective of the study design. Two reviewers will independently conduct title and abstract screening, full-text screening, and data extraction. A third reviewer will resolve discrepancies, while the final decision for conflicting studies will be made by consensus within the review team. Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools will be used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. Quantitative findings will be presented in narrative form accompanied by tabulated results and a random effects meta-analysis will be conducted to compute the pooled estimates of the impacts of various influencing factors on caring self-efficacy of the direct care workers. Qualitative research findings will be synthesised using the meta-aggregation approach. Discussion This review aims to bring together the evidence on the caring self-efficacy of aged care workers and associated factors. This will be an important source of knowledge to policymakers and aged care providers to understand the self-efficacy of aged care workers in order to support and enhance their self-efficacy and thereby improve their caring behaviours towards their clients. Scoping Review Registration Joanna Briggs Institute Systematic Review Register with the title ‘A scoping review of factors influencing caring efficacy of direct care workers providing care to older people’ ( https://joannabriggs.org/ebp/systematic_review_register )
Mechanical micronization of lipoaspirates for treatment of bleomycin-induced scleroderma in nude mice
Authors: Jiang Wenqing , Wang Jing , Lin Jiayan , Jiang Shenglu , Quan Yuping , Liao Yunjun , Gao Jianhua , cai Junrong
Published: April 2020

Background

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes hardening of the skin. Adipose tissue is used as a regenerative treatment for scleroderma, and mechanical micronization of adipose tissue can concentrate stem cells, improving its therapeutic efficacy. Stromal vascular fraction gel (SVF gel) is produced by subjecting lipoaspirates to a series of mechanical processes. The present study aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of SVF gel on dermal scleroderma.
Methods

Scleroderma was induced in nude mice by daily subcutaneous injections of bleomycin (BLM) for 4 weeks. SVF gel, cell-enriched lipoaspirates (CAL), or Coleman fat (CF) (0.1 mL) was injected subcutaneously into local sclerosis lesions. Histological analyses, TUNEL assay, and qRT-PCR were conducted 4 weeks post-transplantation.
Results

SVF gel, CAL, and CV decreased dermal thickness in the scleroderma model (P < 0.05), and sclerosis was significantly decreased in the SVF gel and CAL groups. SVF gel and CAL decreased macrophage infiltration, pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, and fibrosis in transferred fat and/or skin lesions (P < 0.05). This revealed anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) therapy in scleroderma (P < 0.05). SVF gel exhibited the most potent anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects among treatment groups (P < 0.05).
Conclusion

SVF gel and CAL significantly reversed dermal sclerosis, and were more effective than CF. The SVF gel group exhibited the lowest inflammation both in transferred fat and in skin lesions, and also the lowest fibrosis among the three groups. This study suggested that SVF gel was a more suitable adipose-based therapy for topical treatment of scleroderma patients.
Molecular diversity and evolutionary trends of cysteine-rich peptides from the venom glands of Chinese spider Heteropoda venatoria
Authors: Ding Yiying , Chen Kezhi , Zhang Xuewen , Xiao Tiaoyi , Chen Jinjun
Published: April 2020

Background: The huntsman spider ( Heteropoda venatoria Carl Linnaeus, 1767) in family Sparassidae, is highly valued in tropical and subtropical countries because the species capture and feed on cockroaches and other domestic insect pests. Unlike most other species of Araneomorphae, the huntsman spiders do not use webs to capture prey. Their great speed and strong chelicerae (mouthparts) with toxin glands are used to capture the insects.Results: We identified 154 novel putative cysteine-rich peptide toxin precursors by analyzing expressed sequence tags of the spider H. venatoria venom gland. The sequences of cysteine-rich peptide precursor revealed 24 families based on the phylogenetics analyses of signal peptide and cysteine framework in mature region, including 8 families of classic Inhibitory cystine knot toxins, 2 families of novel 6-cys motifs, 13 families of long cysteine-rich peptides with 8, 10 and 12-cys, and one family of 2-cys peptides. Intriguingly, four kinds of motifs are first described in spider venom. Furthermore, combining the diverse cysteine-rich peptide sequences of H. venatoria with the sequences from represent spiders explored previously, the dynamic evolutionary trends of venom cysteine-rich peptides were investigated based on the analysis of the structures of precursors and the patterns of cysteine scaffolds in the phylogenetic framework.Conclusion: H. venatoria is an appropriate intermediate species for the evolutionary analysis of spider peptide toxins from Mygalomorphae to Araneomorphae with a holistic view. This work revealed the dynamic evolutionary trends of venom cysteine-rich peptides of spider: the mature peptides have been developed longer with more cysteines; and the propeptides between the signal and mature peptides have been diminished and even vanished. With respect to potential insecticidal applications, the work provides promising new templates and gene clones for further exploration.
Development of Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Model for Women in Indonesia: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Nindrea Ricvan Dana , Kusnanto Hari , Haryono Samuel Johny , Harahap Wirsma Arif , Dwiprahasto Iwan , Lazuardi Lutfan , Aryandono Teguh
Published: April 2020

Background: In 2018, estimated that 11.6% or 2,088,849 new breast cancer cases and 6.6% or 626,679 cases are predicted to end with mortality due to this disease. One of the causes of the high mortality rate due to breast cancer in Indonesia is found in 60-70% of patients identified with advanced-stage breast cancer. It is related to the perception of breast cancer risk in Indonesian women. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the risk factors for breast cancer risk to help increase public awareness in recognizing the risk of breast cancer in Indonesia. This study was held to construct risk factors calculation model for breast cancer risk based on machine learning in Indonesia.Methods: This research was quantitative which was conducted using a case-control study design. Data were collected in Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang, Sardjito General Hospital Yogyakarta and Dharmais Cancer Hospital Jakarta from July 2018-July 2019. The number of samples in this study were 1,000 women cases groups (breast cancer) and 1,000 women control groups (non-breast cancer) matching by age and sex. The sampling technique in this study was convenience sampling. Data were collected from medical records and primary data collection used a questionnaire. Chi-square test used for bivariate analysis and risk factors calculation were used machine learning algorithm Naive Bayes, decision tree, k-nearest neighbors, support vector machine and logistic regression. Determination of algorithm selection by comparing the highest accuracy, true positive rate, false-positive rate and Area Under Curve (AUC). STATA version 14.2 and the Waikato Environment for Knowledge Analysis (WEKA) version 3.6.4 were used to process the data.Results: The model construction for calculating risk factors for breast cancer risk in Indonesia is based on predictors of menopause age, the first age of pregnancy, the first and second-degree family history of breast cancer, use of oral contraceptives, history of smoking, overweight, obesity, high-fat diet, high-calorie diets and physical activity. The cut-off point in classifying high risk of breast cancer and low risk of breast cancer is based on a total score of > 7 (high risk of breast cancer) and ≤ 7 (low risk of breast cancer). The accuracy of the breast cancer risk factor calculation model in Indonesia was 79.9% with a sensitivity of 76.90% and a specificity of 70.4%.Conclusion: This breast cancer risk factor calculation can be categorized quite well in classifying breast cancer risk in Indonesia.
Does social capital enhance self-rated health of married women? Findings from a population-based study
Authors: Koulani Manoocher , Rajabi‐Gilan Nader , Almasi Ali , Khezeli Mehdi , Shushtari Zahra Jorjoran , Salimi Yahya
Published: April 2020

Background: Social capital is one of the main concepts that has received attention in the health literature. This study aimed to investigate the association between social capital and self-rated health in married women in four western provinces of Iran.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage sampling method in four main western provinces of Iran. In total, 1531 married women participated in our study. The questionnaire included demographic variables, women's self-rated health, and social capital.Results: The mean (SD) self-rated health was 3.83 (0.77). Pearson correlation test showed that among the social capital subscales, trust had the most (r = 0.116, p<0.001) and networks the least significant correlations (r = 0.095, p<0.001) with self-rated health among the participants. Social capital shows a weak association with self-rated health (Coefficient=0.0030, p=0.001).Conclusion: This study showed that there was a positive correlation between social capital dimensions with the self-rated health among women, however it was relatively weak association. This may be due to the complex nature of health and its related factors such as social capital.
Pregnancy Termination: Experiences of Women Seeking Post-Abortion Care Services in Ghana
Authors: Adde Kenneth Setorwu , Darteh Eugene Kofuor Marfo , Kumi-Kyereme Akwesi
Published: April 2020

Background: Although abortion is a global health concern, it has a higher negative impact on developing countries due to controversial perspectives and varied regulatory regimes. Depending on whether it is induced or spontaneous, women encounter varying experiences. This study examined the pregnancy termination experiences of women seeking post-abortion care services. Methods: An in-depth interview guide was used to collect data from 20 post-abortion care clients at the Volta Regional Hospital. Data was analyzed manually using a qualitative content analysis technique. Result: The study found that medical abortion was main method of pregnancy termination used by women who had induced abortion. Spontaneous abortion, however, was attributed mainly to engaging in activities that required the use of excessive energy and travelling on bad roads by pregnant women. The study also revealed that women do not seek early post-abortion care services due to stigma and poverty. Conclusion: To encourage women to seek early treatment, the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service should take pragmatic steps in educating women on the dangers associated with delayed post-abortion care services and the factors that expose women to spontaneous abortions.
FIBRINOLYTIC AND PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITY OF BLOOD PLASMA IN PEPTIC ULCER OF THE STOMACH, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PATHOGENIC STRAINS OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI
Authors: Honcharuk L. M. , Fediv O. I. , Kulachek V. T. , Teleki Y. M.
Published: April 2020

The purpose of the study is to investigate changes in fibrinolytic and proteolytic activity of blood plasma in patients with peptic ulcer (PU) taking into account pathogenic Helicobacter pylori (Hp) strains.

Materials and methods. 93 patients with PU were examined, of which 30 patients with PU and concomitant Hp cag cag A+/vac A+ (group I), 31 patients with PU and concomitant Hp cag A-/vac A- (group II), 32 patients with PU without concomitant HP infection (group III). The control group consisted of 30 healthy individuals. Fibrinolytic activity of blood plasma was investigated with the help of lysis of azofibrin (fibrin associated with the azo dye orange), which in the alkaline medium turns a bright red color. The level of total (ТFA), enzymatic (FFA) and non-enzymatic fibrinolytic activity (NFA) was evaluated. Proteolytic activity of blood plasma was determined by the lysis of azoalbumin, azocasein and azokol.

Research results. The study of fibrinolytic activity of blood plasma showed that the total fibrinolytic activity of blood plasma (TFA) in all groups was significantly higher compared to the control indicators: in patients of group I by 61.5 %, in patients by 40.9 %, in patients of group III by 30.3 %, with a significant intergroup difference between the groups. The growth of TFA was mainly due to FFA. In patients of group I, FFA increased by 2.06 times (p < 0.05), and in patients of group II – by 1.79 times (p < 0.05), in patients of group IIІ – by 1.52 times (p < 0.05) compared with the control. In patients with group I, FFA increased by 12.5 % ​​(p < 0.05) compared with group II. In all patients examined, there was an increase in the proteolytic activity of blood plasma, in particular in group I, the lysis of azoalbumin, azocasein and azocolol increased significantly 2.94 times, 2.83 times and 1.90 times, respectively, and in the patients of group II the investigated indicators increased accordingly 1.87-fold (p < 0.05), 1.96-fold (p < 0.05) and 1.40-fold (p < 0.05), in patients of group III, respectively 1.55 times (p < 0.05), 1.59 times (p < 0.05) and 1.18 times, compared to these values ​​in almost healthy subjects. Significantly more significant changes in proteolysis were detected in the presence of pathogenic Hp strains.

Conclusion. Increased proteolytic and fibrinolytic activity of blood plasma is observed in patients with PU. The presence of concomitant Hp in PU leads to more pronounced changes in proteolysis and fibrinolysis. Pathogenic strains of Hp cag cag A+/vac A+ cause significantly more abnormalities in hemostasis.
MODERN TREATMENT METHODS OF THE LOCALIZED INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE IN ACUTE CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA
Authors: Lychko V. S.
Published: April 2020

The article shows the results of a complex study of the leading index changes of the cytokine profile in patients with the brain infarction (BI) in the course of therapy with human cryopreserved cord blood serum (CCBS). Plasma levels of proinflammatory cytokines (interleukine-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)) as well as anti-inflammatory factors – IL-4, IL‑10 were tested in the blood serum of 350 patients in the mentioned medical condition on the 1st, 10th and 21st days of therapy.

All patients were divided into 2 groups: the 1st one (n = 175) got undifferentiated therapy with the additional administration of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA); the 2nd one (n = 175) got the therapy of 1st group complemented by administration of 1 ml of CCBS within 10 days. Additionally there were 2 more clinical sub-groups distinguished by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) according to disease severity level: A group (n = 183) included patients in medium severity condition; B group (n = 167) comprised patients in critical condition. Plasma levels of IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α were specified by means of enzyme-linked immunosorbent analysis.

Summing up the above-mentioned, it is certain that the imbalance in immune system functioning, represented by a simultaneous lytic level increase of both proinflammatory (IL-6, TNF-α) and anti-inflammatory (IL‑4, IL-10) cytokines, is observed shortly after the start of BI.

Additional administration of CCBS in a therapeutic complex caused more considerable and more rapid stabilization of proinflammatory factor values, which were ultimately close to the control ones. This substantially influenced the course of disease and its prognosis. The research showed no accurate reduction in anti-inflammatory cytokines levels of ІL-4 and ІL-10 which indicated intensive localized inflammatory response even at the end of the acute period of disease. However, comparing the mentioned values with those of the patients who were not additionally treated with CCBS, lower value levels have to be acknowledged. It may be explained by a more efficient and incipient reduction of proinflammatory cytokines concentration in the course of disease, which in its turn results in normalization of ІL-4 and ІL-10 levels.
Innovation in Marketing Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Dzwigol H.
Published: April 2020

This article focuses on the triangulation of research methods and techniques in the discussion on the
evaluation of marketing research. Research traditions in marketing can be referred to the division of research
methodologies, according to which the methods of conceptual, theoretical, empirical and formal research is
distinguished, based on the use of quantitative methods, mathematical and statistical models. In scientific research
on marketing, conceptual methods (i.e. heuristic or creative methods) are used, with a primary focus on the analysis
of qualitative aspects of the studied processes, thus making little reference to empirics. The methodology of
empirical research in marketing is used to a great extent. It allows developing empirical models, thus making it
possible to recognize, e.g. actually implemented models of marketing strategies that may be consistent with or
deviate from the theoretical models. However, it should be noted that empirical models do not always have
implementation properties, as they most often refer to the present or past reality. Nevertheless, these models may
be subject to benchmarking. Moreover, they serve to make conceptual models more probable. For the further
development of marketing, it becomes essential to increase the scope of application of formal research
methodologies as well. The analysis of the literature indicates the need for an in-depth diagnosis of combined
methods in the research process in the broader context of management sciences. The aim of the article is therefore
expressed as a research problem in the form of the following question: Is methodological triangulation a prerequisite
for research processes in the management sciences? The research results presented in this article are a fragment
of complex study on research methodology. Moreover, the conducted empirical research confirms and theoretically
proves that methodological triangulation is a necessary condition in research processes. In contrast, verification of
developed methods, models or procedures is an essential condition allowing to combine science and management
practice, while methodological triangulation supports research processes. Concerning the preceding, the author
recommends in the present article to make a scientific effort aimed at elaborating a tool, method or procedure to
select proper research methods and techniques for the research process within the scope of management science,
with a particular emphasis on factors determining the process quality.

Keywords: methods, research techniques, marketing research, triangulation, research methodology
Innovations in Management of Fiscal Equalisation: Decentralization Reform
Authors: Petrushenko Yuriy , Ventsel Viktor , Garbuz Veronica , Kolomiiets Uliana Kolomiiets , Duranowski Wojciech
Published: April 2020

The article summarises the results of scientific analysis of the effectiveness of the system of horizontal financial equalisation as a tool for reducing inter-territorial economic and social disparities. The primary purpose of this study is to substantiate innovative approaches to improving the efficiency of the system of financial equalisation and operational management of financial imbalances of territories in the context of decentralisation reform. The subject of the study is the processes of management of the financial equalisation system in Ukraine since 2015, as it was at this time that the decentralisation reform began, the basis of which was the redistribution of financial resources. The presence of several unresolved practical and, therefore, technical and methodological tasks in the process of implementing the financial equalisation policy in Ukraine in the period 2015-2020 has made the research relevant. The comparative analysis of the system of horizontal financial equalisation in Ukraine in terms of its effectiveness in reducing inter-territorial fiscal imbalances and assessing the effectiveness of the authors’ innovative approaches to managing the financial equalisation system became a methodological tool of the study. Statistical and econometric methods were used to verify the obtained results. The results of the study showed that the current approach to financial equalisation of disparities in the local budgets of Ukraine is not sufficient and needs improvement. New management approaches have been developed in the system of financial management of territories aimed at improving the mechanism of horizontal equalisation of local budgets, in particular, at reducing the number of local budgets, which receive essential subsidies from the state budget and improving the efficiency of the horizontal equalisation system in terms of reducing financial disparities between local budgets. Because of these goals, the analysis of the inclusion of the country’s capital (Kyiv) into the national financial equalisation system was carried out. The study also substantiates the need for permanent monitoring of financial equalisation effectiveness. For a better understanding of how effectively the system of horizontal equalisation of fiscal revenues of territories functions, it is proposed to carry out a constant (annual) analysis of standard deviation indicators and other indicators that characterise its effectiveness. The results of the study can be useful both for state bodies planning and implementing the state budget and for implementing local financial policies by local self-governments.

Keywords
management, innovation, financial equalisation, budget, imbalance, asymmetry, decentralisation.
Brand Loyalty at Smartphones Market: Linking Between Brand Passion, Hedonic and Utilitarian Values
Authors: Yalçıntekin Tolga , Saygılı Metin
Published: April 2020

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the factors that influence consumers' brand loyalty to smartphone brands. The main aim of the study is to analyze the relationship between hedonic value, utilitarian value, brand passion, and brand loyalty based on consumers' loyalty at the smartphones market. Accordingly, the study focuses on brand loyalty as a consequence of brand passion and reveals it in a holistic framework as it emphasizes the direct relationship between the two variables. In this context, this study is different from others in literature in a way that it focuses on smartphones, which are at the upper ranks of the technological product category. The fact that this study only deals with mobile phones makes it different and essential as studies on electronic and technological products often focus on the general situation. Researchers used positivist research as a quantitative research design in this study, which deals with factors that influence brand loyalty to smartphone brands. The study universe involves 18-year-old and older consumers with a purchase capacity. In this context, the study sample comprises smartphone users at or over the age of 18. The conceptual model and associated hypotheses are tested with a sample of 330 consumers. Researchers collected the study data with a convenience sampling method with the help of an online survey. In the study, data were analyzed through structural equation modelling. The results demonstrate strong relationships between the two antecedents (hedonic value and utilitarian value) and brand passion and between brand passion and its consequence (brand loyalty). Study results indicate that hedonic value (β=0,506; p<0,001) and utilitarian value (β=0,202; p<0,001) have a positive influence on brand passion. Study results also show that brand passion (β=0,683; p<0,001) has a positive influence on brand loyalty. On the other hand, the study also reveals that brand passion mediates the relationship between hedonic and utilitarian value and brand loyalty. Study results point out that hedonic value, utilitarian value, and brand passion have a positive influence on the development of consumers' loyalty to smartphone brands.

Keywords
brand loyalty, brand passion, hedonic value, smartphone, utilitarian value
The role of country brand in providing economic resilience
Authors: Shymon Svitlana , Kolomiets-Ludwig Evhenia , Osiejewicz Joanna , Krawczyk Dariusz , Kaminska Bozena
Published: April 2020

The paper summarised arguments and counterarguments on analysis of economic resilience. The bibliometric analysis on economic resilience using the software VOSviewer allowed identifying the four core scientific schools: R. Martin (University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom); A. Rose University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States; C.S. Holling; H. Wolman (The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., United States); I. Briguglio (L-Università ta' Malta, Msida, Malta). The generalisation of the scientific papers and approaches on solving issues mentioned above proved that the core indicators of economic resilience assessment were macroeconomic stability; microeconomic market efficiency; good governance; social development. The paper aimed at the analysis of the marketing determinants impact on the economic vulnerability of the country. The hypothesis of the paper was no statistically significant difference in the level of economic vulnerability for countries that implement effective branding policies and do not take appropriate actions. The study checked hypothesis using the methods and instruments as follows: for the normal distribution of the statistical data – the Shapiro-Wilk test; verification of the equality of dispersion in the statistical data using the Levine’s test; parametric (One-way ANOVA: F-test) or non-parametric test (Kruskal-Wallis rank test). The object of the investigation was European Union countries which were classified on the six groups by the experts of the FutureBrand rating. The empirical data confirmed the hypothesis mentioned above. Thus, the findings proved no statistically significant difference between the leading indicators of the level of economic vulnerability according to the essential component – macroeconomic stability, which was estimated using indicators: General government deficit (-) and surplus (+) - annual data; unemployment rate. Keywords brand, government deficit, government surplus, unemployment rate, ANOVA
Cephalenchus driekieae n. sp. (Nematoda: Tylenchidae) from South Africa, a new member of the genus with a long pharyngeal overlap
Authors: Rashidifard Milad , Du Preez Gerhard , Abolafia Joaquín , Pedram Majid
Published: April 2020

Cephalenchus driekieae n. sp. is described and illustrated based on its morphological, morphometric, and molecular characteristics. This new species is mainly characterized by its short stylet 11.5 to 13.0 µm, and 13.5 to 17.5 µm long pharyngeal overlap extending over the intestine. It could further be delimited by 451 to 526 µm long females with a prominently annulated cuticle, dorso-ventral amphidial openings as shown using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), four lines in the lateral field, anchor-shaped stylet knobs, empty spermatheca, elongate conoid tail with finely rounded tip and males absent. The shortest stylet and long pharyngeal overlap, distinguish this new species from previously described members and update the characteristics of the genus. With four lines in the lateral field, this new species was morphologically compared with four previously described species with this feature and another species with a short stylet. Molecular phylogenetic analyses using the partial small and large subunit ribosomal DNA gene (SSU and LSU rDNA D2-D3) sequences showed that it was clustered with other Cephalenchus spp. in both SSU and LSU trees, retaining the monophyly of the genus. This new species from South Africa updates the biogeography of the genus.
Genetic intraspecific diversity of Meloidogyne javanica parasitizing vegetables in southern Iran
Authors: Ghaderi Reza , Dehghan Ali Asghar , Hesar Abbas Mokaram , Karegar Akbar
Published: April 2020

In order to investigate different species of root-knot nematodes associated with vegetable production in southern regions of Iran, 37 populations of the most predominant species, Meloidogyne javanica, were recovered. Morphological and morphometric studies were carried on the characters of females, males, J2s and perineal patterns. Species-specific Sequence Characterized Amplified Region (SCAR) primers confirmed morphological studies, and all these populations produced specific band in 670 bp using Fjav and Rjav primers. Genetic diversity of different populations was studied by Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR) and Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers implementing 10 primers for each approach. Results revealed a relatively low genetic diversity (the percentage of polymorphic bands were 19.08 and 24.60 for ISSR and RAPD, respectively). The analyses of molecular variance indicated that the variation resulted from genotypic variations within region and variances among regions are 81% and 19% for RAPD, and 86% and 14% for ISSR, respectively. On the other hand, F

ST
and Nm values are 0.140 and 1.535 for ISSR while these values are 0.188 and 1.079 for RAPD. So it can be concluded that there is a great deal of gene flow between populations due to the movement of plant material contaminated with nematodes, which results in high mixing between populations. ISSR and RAPD datasets failed to group populations according to their geographic region. There were no pathotypes or other intraspecific biological entities observed in the species.
Leibniz’s Worlds
Authors: Propach Jan Levin
Published: April 2020

U ovom radu tvrdim da u Leibnizovoj metafizici možemo koristiti pojam svijet na dva načina. U jednu ruku, tako što se referiramo na visoko kompleksne božanske misli, odnosno na idealnu domenu, a u drugu ruku, za referiranje na mrežu živih supstancija s pripadnim percepcijama i stremljenjima, odnosno na supstancijalnu domenu. Najprije, pojasnit ću idealnu domenu u Leibnizovoj metafizici, koja se sastoji od tri kombinatorne razine o temeljnim entitetima, tj. od jednostavnih ideja u Božjem umu: kompleksne ideje, potpuni individualni pojmovi i mogući svjetovi. Drugi dio bavi se individualnim supstancijama, odnosno monadama. U trećem, konačnom dijelu raspravljam o različitim načinima na koje se može misliti o vezi između idealnog i monadnog svijeta.
Grau de Transparência Pública nas Empresas Estatais do Sul do Brasil
Authors: Bianchi Márcia , Machado Sibely Rodrigues , Machado Vanessa Noguez
Published: April 2020

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar o grau de aderência aos requisitos de transparência e acesso à informação nos portais eletrônicos das empresas estatais pertencentes aos governos dos estados do Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Paraná (PR) e Santa Catarina (SC). A partir de uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva e documental, foi possível evidenciar que as estatais do PR atingiram 76% de aderência à transparência, seguida pelas estatais do RS e de SC, com 64% e 62%, respectivamente. Ainda, 68% da amostra observa as exigências requeridas para os sítios eletrônicos, sendo classificadas como de médio grau de aderência. No entanto, ainda não há aderência plena, nem mesmo alto grau de aderência para todos os indicadores analisados, demonstrando que a fiscalização dos portais eletrônicos precisa ser mais efetiva.
A Gestão Integrada e o Estudo de Impacto Ambiental como Contribuição para o Parque Estadual Marinho de Areia Vermelha, Paraíba
Authors: Silva Thiago Araújo da , Lima Eduardo Rodrigues Viana de
Published: April 2020

O Parque Estadual Marinho de Areia Vermelha – PEMAV é uma das unidades de conservação paraibanas com os mais desafiadores aspectos de gestão, monitoramento das atividades e tomada de decisão. A intensa atividade turística aliada à insipiente quantidade de dispositivos de regramento tem contribuído para a degradação de seus ecossistemas, ameaças de interdição e preocupação para quem depende do produto turismo do parque. O presente artigo busca discutir teoricamente a importância da gestão integrada presente na Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos – PNRS bem como o Estudo de Impacto Ambiental – EIA citados na Política Nacional do Meio Ambiente – PNMA no direcionamento de melhores práticas de gestão para a área natural protegida paraibana. A revisão bibliográfica sobre as principais temáticas bem como as visitas ao parque durante os últimos anos são parte desta discussão e se torna capaz de apontar estratégias para a atividade turística em Areia Vermelha. O manuscrito encerra com uma crítica ao abismo existente entre a legislação ambiental em vigor em contrapartida às práticas de gerenciamento. Encerra pontuando a necessidade de elaborar políticas capazes de contribuir com a melhoria da qualidade ambiental e da preservação das espécies.
A Influência do Marketing Verde no Consumo Sustentável: uma survey no Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Severo Eliana Andréa , Barbosa Ádina Swanne Francelino , Mota Suzyanne Maria , Oliveira Marcelo De Brito
Published: April 2020

A problemática ambiental impacta o meio ambiente, e torna-se um fator primordial na decisão de compra dos consumidores. O objetivo desse estudo consiste em analisar a influência do marketing verde no consumo sustentável perante a percepção 820 consumidores do Rio Grande do Norte (RN). A metodologia utilizada foi uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva, por meio análise fatorial confirmatória e regressão linear múltipla. Os resultados evidenciam que o marketing verde apresenta uma intensidade moderada e influencia em 43,7% o consumo sustentável no RN. Estes achados denotam que o marketing verde contribui para comportamentos sustentáveis, pois, evidencia-se que os consumidores percebem a problemática ambiental, bem como influencia o poder de compra dos consumidores, assim como pode torná-los futuros consumidores verdes.
Comparando os Impactos da Percepção do Chamado Ocupacional na Vida Pessoal, Profissional e na Saúde dos Funcionários Públicos
Authors: Felix Bruno , Blulm Luiz Felipe Magnago
Published: April 2020

O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar como diferentes percepções acerca do chamado ocupacional podem impactar a vida pessoal, profissional e a saúde psicológica dos funcionários públicos, no contexto socioeconômico brasileiro. A amostra foi dividida em três grupos: os que (1) percebem o chamado ocupacional e atendem a ele, os que (2) o percebem, mas não conseguem atender e os que (3) não possuem nenhum chamado ocupacional. O questionário foi aplicado numa amostra de 274 participantes. Os dados foram rodados com ANOVA e depois foi realizado um teste Duncan para evidenciar quais grupos se diferenciavam. Parte dos resultados foram consistentes com a literatura existente sobre o chamado ocupacional e com a teoria da autodeterminação. Entretanto, diferentemente dos estudos realizados em outros contextos, os resultados apontaram não existirem diferenças significativas entre os grupos que possuem um chamado não atendido e os que não possuem nenhum chamado. A contribuição deste artigo está em realizar a comparação dos efeitos citados em um país com contexto socioeconômico diferente dos explorados na literatura até o momento.
O Trabalho Imaterial do Designer e a Sustentabilidade: impasses
Authors: Mansano Sonia Regina Vargas , Périgo Ana Maria da Rocha
Published: April 2020

A história do design acompanhou a história do desenvolvimento das indústrias, cabendo aos profissionais dessa área projetar objetos, desenvolver peças gráficas e organizar processos que favorecessem a produção e o consumo de mercadorias. Atento a esse contexto, o presente estudo teve por objetivo compreender a importância do trabalho imaterial do designer, bem como as possibilidades de sua vinculação com a sustentabilidade. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa, da qual participaram quatro designers vinculados a dois estúdios localizados em uma cidade do norte do estado do Paraná, que relataram suas experiências profissionais e seus vínculos com o meio ambiente. Os resultados demonstraram que a profissão do designer encontra várias maneiras de conectar-se com a preservação da natureza, mas diversas são as dificuldades para expandir esse vínculo. Ao final da pesquisa constatou-se que o trabalho do designer ocorre em meio a uma série de impasses que envolvem as demandas de produção das empresas. Mas não se reduz a elas, podendo também trazer para o cotidiano de suas atividades uma preocupação efetiva com a natureza, com o meio ambiente e com os seres humanos.
Modelos Mentais dos Empreendedores e o Desempenho Organizacional: um ensaio teórico
Authors: Dias Deise Taiana de Ávila , Tisott Priscila Bresolin , Borelli Verena Alice , Tartarotti Lucas , De Toni Deonir
Published: April 2020

Um modelo mental é uma representação dinâmica, uma simulação do mundo, que estabelece a forma pela qual o indivíduo entende, observa, armazena e acessa as informações. Os modelos mentais armazenam as informações para transformá-las em conhecimento. Neste sentido, os estudos indicam uma relação positiva entre os modelos mentais e o desempenho organizacional. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo discutir as dimensões dos modelos mentais e o desempenho organizacional por meio de um ensaio teórico. Com base nos documentos pesquisados e literatura da área, identificou-se algumas das dimensões dos modelos mentais dos empreendedores que influenciam de forma positiva no desempenho de suas organizações: o seu conhecimento, sua criatividade e seu relacionamento. Com base nos resultados alcançados, esta pesquisa propôs um modelo com três proposições de pesquisa considerando as dimensões dos modelos mentais dos empreendedores. Este estudo contribui apresentando uma melhor compreensão e identificação das dimensões dos modelos mentais dos empreendedores que estão atreladas ao desempenho de sua organização.
Mercado Internacional de Commodities: uma análise da participação do Brasil no mercado mundial de soja entre 2008 e 2019
Authors: Campeão Patrícia , Sanches Arthur Caldeira , Maciel Wilson Ravelli Elizeu
Published: April 2020

A soja se apresenta como uma das principais commodities comercializadas atualmente. Buscando uma análise sobre a concentração dos mercados mundiais de soja referente aos principais exportadores e uma visualização de como o Brasil se apresenta em tal cenário, o estudo em questão baseou-se em dados secundários para calcular a concentração de mercado CR(k) e o Índice Hirschman-Herfindahl. Observou-se uma forte concentração de participação de mercado no comércio mundial de soja, na qual os dois principais produtores do grão são responsáveis por, em média, 80% de todas as exportações mundiais no período estudado. Verificou-se que, embora o Brasil se classifique como o segundo maior produtor do grão, durante o período analisado, a partir de 2012, principalmente, o país assumiu a primeira colocação como principal exportador de soja do mundo, representando mais de 50% do total comercializado.
Exploring Students’ Motivation and Vocabulary Achievement through Labeling Method
Authors: Kainta Erwin , Rombot Jerry Elfindo
Published: April 2020

Motivation provides energies for students to decide efforts and they pursue it hardly. It is important to build students' motivation in learning English. Researcher's preliminary study toward the fourth grade of MIS Azzikir Kalialia in February 2019 indicated students' motivation was in the low category, while the result of the pre-test showed 35% of students did not achieve success standard in learning vocabulary. The objectives of the study is to explore how students are motivated by using labelling method and to improve students' vocabulary achievement by using labelling method. The number of the subject is 20 students. The instruments are the test, questionnaire, and observation under the Classroom Action Research method. After treatment, the questionnaire indicates students' motivation in high motivation and whole students achieve the standard of vocabulary achievement. Therefore, the labelling method promotes a way of English language teaching to build students' motivation and to improve vocabulary achievement in elementary grade.
Optimization of management choices of clariflocculation process by means of qualitative multi-criteria analysis
Authors: Bruno P. , Acampa G. , Giustra M. G. , De Marchis M. , Parisi C. M. , Di Bella G.
Published: April 2020

Every year ship traffic produces tons of liquid waste mainly consisting of bilge water and of washing water of tankers' tanks. The latter are called slop waters and are characterized by high salinity and by the presence of recalcitrant pollutants mainly of hydrocarbon origin: these characteristics promote the use of chemical-physical rather than biological treatment. In particular, in the present study the slop waters were subjected to a clariflocculation treatment by means of batch tests. This treatment involves the dosage of specific chemical reagents (coagulants and flocculants) added to water at different stages of the process. In order to establish the optimal reagents' type and dose, also considering the operating costs, the proposed study presents a frequency analysis belonging to the family of multi-criteria exploration. The application of this methodology to examine the validity of the different process alternatives has allowed the inclusion of, in a single assessment, both economic and extra-economic (measurable only in qualitative terms) procedures. Thanks to this qualitative and quantitative method, it was therefore possible to order the different treatment alternatives analyzed, identifying the one that allows optimizing the wastewater management, for a conscious choice of the most suitable solution to the problem.