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Eutrombicula tinami (Oudemans, 1910) (Trombidiformes: Trombiculidae) in Brazil: a neglected ectoparasite of several animals including humans
Authors: Bassini-Silva Ricardo , de Castro Jacinavicius Fernando , Pinter Adriano , Fournier Gislene F. S. R. , Lugarini Camile , Ferreira Ariane , Moreira-Lima Luciano , Hingst-Zaher Erika , Welbourn Cal , Ochoa Ron , Moraes Barros-Battesti Darci
Published: July 2021

The genus Eutrombicula comprises ca. 80 species worldwide, some of which have been reported as causative agents of severe irritation to the host’s skin, known as trombiculiasis. Six species of Eutrombicula have been recorded from Brazil until present, with two reports of humans as hosts. In this study, Eutrombicula tinami (Oudemans) is redescribed and new records for the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina and São Paulo as well as new parasite-host associations with Columbiformes, Cuculiformes, Passeriformes, Tinamiformes, Carnivora, Didelphimorphia and Lagomorpha are listed. Besides that, a two detailed report cases of trombiculiasis is provided.
Effect of pollen of different plant species on the oviposition of two phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) commonly found in citrus orchards in the Brazilian Amazonia
Authors: Ferreira Camila Tavares , Krug Cristiane , Moraes Gilberto José de
Published: July 2021

The suitability of the use of pollen to foster the control of citrus pests by facilitating the maintenance of predatory mites in the area has been extensively studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pollen of 13 plant species commonly found in Manaus region (Brazilian Amazonia) on the oviposition of Amblyseius aerialis and Iphiseiodes zuluagai, phytoseiid species abundant in citrus orchards in that region. The study was conducted under laboratory conditions, using mostly pollen grains recently collected in the field. For comparison, a commercially available pollen (ECOPolen) and pollen obtained from two bee species were also included in the study. For about 65% of the evaluated pollen types, the average oviposition was low (less than 0.4 egg/female/day). These differed from other pollen types by the speculate wall (sunflower) or high hygroscopic property (Agave sp., Amaryllis sp., Citrus sinensis, Helianthus annuus and Turnera ulmifolia), or were collected by Apis mellifera. Highest oviposition levels of A. aerialis were obtained on pollen of Typha dominguensis, Elaeis guineensis, Cocos nucifera and the commercial pollen (1.9, 1.5, 0.9 and 0.9 eggs/female/day, respectively). For I. zuluagai, highest levels of oviposition were obtained on E. guineensis, C. nucifera, T. dominguensis, and Elaeis oleifera (1.6, 1.5, 1.2 and 0.9 egg/female/day, respectively). These results suggest that C. nucifera, E. guineensis and E. oleifera, found in the vicinity of citrus orchards in Manaus region, may play a role in maintaining predatory mite populations in such orchards. Complementary studies are needed to investigate the feasibility of maintaining those plants near orchards to increase the abundance of the predators.
Phytoseiidae of La Réunion Island (Acari: Mesostigmata): three new species and two males described, new synonymies, and new records
Authors: Kreiter Serge , Payet Rose-My , Douin Martial , Fontaine Olivier , Fillâtre Jacques , Le Bellec Fabrice
Published: July 2021

The Indian Ocean includes several Islands and Archipelagos and a survey of the fauna of Phytoseiidae was realized recently in these poorly known territories, despite La Réunion Island is located in an area being a hotspot of biodiversity. The Phytoseiidae fauna of La Réunion Island has been poorly investigated so far with only 33-recorded species including 24 Amblyseiinae, 5 Phytoseiinae and 4 Typhlodrominae, among which 8 species that had been described as new. All data concerning La Réunion have been published in nine papers until now. New results of surveys done recently (2015-2018) are presented in this tenth paper and add 19 newly recorded species among which 3 are new to Science and 21 already known species but with additional data. Among these 19 species, at least nine are already well known as biological control agents (BCA). Demonstration of the natural occurrence of already known efficient BCA in these territories is consequently of great agricultural and commercial interests, in addition of the contribution to fundamental knowledge of biodiversity of these poorly known territories.
Two unusual new species of Caleremaeus (Acari: Oribatida) from eastern North America, with redescription of C. retractus and reevaluation of the genus
Authors: Norton Roy A. , Behan-Pelletier Valerie M.
Published: July 2021

The oribatid mite genus Caleremaeus (Caleremaeidae) is widely distributed in the northern hemisphere but has been represented by only three extant and one fossil species. We redescribe the North American C. retractus (Banks, 1947) based on adults and nymphs; it is distinguishable from the European type species, C. monilipes (Michael, 1882) by its smaller adult size and minor differences in cuticular structure, and by the elongated, tapered form of seta h1 in nymphs. Two new species are proposed: C. nasutus n. sp. from forest soil in Alabama is unique in having adults with a large anterior rostral lobe (juveniles unknown) bearing lamellar setae; the arboreal C. arboricolus n. sp. from eastern USA and Canada is unique among described extant species in having adults with femoral saccules, a transverse ridge bearing lamellar setae and relatively large notogastral setae, and juveniles with a bothridial seta similar to that of the adult. Based on all available data, Caleremaeus is redescribed and considered the sole genus in Caleremaeidae. The higher classification of the family is reviewed, and past placement in Ameroidea is rejected in favor of the monofamilial Caleremaeoidea.
Phytoseiid mites of Rodrigues Island (Acari: Mesostigmata)
Authors: Kreiter Serge , Abo-Shnaf Reham I. A.
Published: July 2021

Rodrigues is one of the three main islands constituting Mascareignes Archipelago, with La Réunion and Mauritius. It belongs to the state of Mauritius. So far, no mite species of the family Phytoseiidae have been reported from this Island. We report in this paper the results of a survey conducted in November 2018 on Rodrigues Island, during which 18 species have been recorded.
New records of phytoseiid mites from Mauritius Island (Acari: Mesostigmata)
Authors: Kreiter Serge , Abo-Shnaf Reham I. A.
Published: July 2021

Mauritius is one of the three main islands constituting Mascareignes Archipelago, with La Réunion and Rodrigues. So far, fourteen mite species of the family Phytoseiidae had been reported from this island. We report in this paper the results of a survey conducted at the end of 2018 in Mauritius Island, in which 12 additional species were firstly recorded.
Mideopsis milankovici sp. nov. a new water mite from Montenegro based on morphological and molecular data (Acariformes, Hydrachnidia, Mideopsidae)
Authors: Pešić Vladimir , Smit Harry
Published: July 2021

Water mite species of the genus Mideopsis Neuman, 1880 are common in running and standing waters in the Palaearctic. In the present study we used an integrative taxonomic approach by applying partial COI sequences (DNA-barcodes) and morphological characteristics to describe a new species, Mideopsis milankovici sp. nov. from the Mediterranean region of Montenegro. A high genetic distance (18.8-26% K2P) from three other known European congeners, M. crassipes Soar, 1904, M. orbicularis (Müller, 1776), and M. roztoczensis Biesiadka and Kowalik, 1979, support M. milankovici sp. nov. as a distinct species. From M. persicus Pešić and Saboori, 2015, a species known from South Iran, which resembles the new species in the shape of the ejaculatory complex, M. milankovici sp. nov. differs by the morphology of dorsal shield.
Two new species of microdispid mites (Acari: Heterostigmata: Pygmephoroidea) associated with Lucanus ibericus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae)
Authors: Seyedein Sarina , Rahiminejad Vahid , Nadimi Ahmad
Published: July 2021

Two new species of the microdispid mites (Acari: Microdispidae) phoretic on Lucanus ibericus are described from Iran: Premicrodispus gorganiensis Rahiminejad and Seyedein sp. nov. and Neomicrodispus lucani Rahiminejad and Seyedein sp. nov. The mites were collected from forests with Hornbeam trees (Carpinus spp.) and Oak trees (Quercus spp.) in Gorgan, northern Iran. The distribution of the heterostigmatic mites on lucanid beetles is reviewed. Also, a key to species of the Neomicrodispus is provided.
Three instances of reptile ticks parasitising humans
Authors: Norval Gerrut , Sharrad Robert D. , Gardner Michael G.
Published: July 2021

All ticks are haematophagous, and many exhibit some level of host specificity as adults, usually parasitizing only certain types of hosts. Amblyomma limbatum and Bothriocroton hydrosauri are generally accepted to be ectoparasites of reptiles. Herein, three instances of parasitism on humans by these ticks are reported. The observations confirm that these species will parasitize humans and provide new information about life stages and attachment sites.
Oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) from the Sella massif (Dolomites, Trentino, Italy) with description of Trichoribates valeriae n. sp. (Ceratozetidae)
Authors: Schatz Heinrich
Published: July 2021

Results from collections of oribatid mites in the cushion plant belt of Sass Pordoi and Piz Boè in the Italian Dolomites (Prov. Trento) are presented. A total of 10 oribatid species belonging to seven families were found. Most have a wide general distribution, Anachipteria shtanchaevae is restricted to the Alps. Three species are frequently or mainly found in the montane to alpine zone (A. shtanchaevae, Camisia horrida, Oribatula interrupta). Remarkable findings are Camisia foveolata, hitherto only known from the boreal climate zone, which indicates a preglacial relict distribution, and Kunstidamaeus lengersdorfi as highest recorded altitude for this species. Trichoribates valeriae n. sp., found in large numbers on both mountains, is described and compared with other congeners, and its systematic position is discussed. This species is characterized by a lamellar structure with small ridges and widely separated cusps, rounded rostrum with nose-like protuberance, 10 pairs of medium long notogastral setae with short bristles, notogastral porose area A1 divided in two parts, porose areas present on all tibiae and tarsi. Additional morphological information on the presence of porose areas on tarsi of Trichoribates scilierensis Bayartogtokh and Schatz, 2008 is given.
Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Setoppia (Acari, Oribatida, Oppiidae), with description of a new species from South Africa
Authors: Ermilov Sergey G. , Hugo-Coetzee Elizabeth A. , Khaustov Alexander A.
Published: July 2021

A new species of the genus Setoppia (Oribatida, Oppiidae) is described from soil of Golden Gate Highlands National Park, South Africa. Setoppia paraquattuor n. sp. differs from Setoppia quattuor in having smaller lateral teeth and incision on the tripartite rostrum, shorter notogastral setae h3 and subequal sized la, lm, lp, and h2 setae. Summarized generic traits, identification key, distribution worldwide and in South Africa, and habitats of all known species of Setoppia are presented.
Repellent properties of natural substances against Dermanyssus gallinae: review of knowledge and prospects for Integrated Pest Management
Authors: Soulié Anne-Sophie , Sleeckx Nathalie , Roy Lise
Published: July 2021

The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae is a strict hematophagous parasite of birds, causing major health and economic problems in poultry farms worldwide. The use of plant-derived repellents against this pest could be an alternative control method as part of Integrated Pest Management strategies. In this review, the different types of repellents and the testing methods used to explore them in arthropods are synthesized. State-of-the-art knowledge on the repellent properties of natural plant-derived substances against D. gallinae is established. Studies reporting repellent properties exerted by plant-derived substances against D. gallinae are reviewed, and the level of discrimination between the different types of properties achieved by the experimental designs implemented is examined. Factors that may modulate repellent activity in arthropods are reviewed, and the available evidence for D. gallinae is highlighted. A framework is proposed for the rational use of knowledge from experiments for the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). In addition, to optimize the implementation of IPM strategies for D. gallinae, the current knowledge related to the risk of emergence of resistance to natural repellents is documented. This phenomenon has not been explored in D. gallinae to date, but resistance to several repellent substances has been reported in insects, with some cross-resistance between repellents and neurotoxic insecticides.
Mite species (Acari) on blackberry cultivars in organic and conventional farms in Florida and Georgia, USA
Authors: Akyazı Rana , Welbourn Cal , Liburd Oscar E.
Published: July 2021

This study was carried out to determine mite species on blackberry plants (Rubus spp. (Rosaceae)) in Florida and Georgia, USA, and differences in mite species between organic and conventional blackberry plantings in the area sampled. Surveys were conducted in organic and conventional commercial blackberry plantings from June to October 2016. Leaf samples were collected monthly from nine different blackberry cultivars including ‘Arapaho’, ‘Choctaw’, ‘Freedom’, ‘Kiowa’, ‘Natchez’, ‘Navaho’, ‘Osage’, ‘Ouachita’, and Von. Approximately 20 leaves per blackberry plant were taken. Twenty mite species (a total of 152 mite specimens) belonging to 7 families including Phytoseiidae (9 species), Ascidae (1), Cheyletidae (1), Erythraeidae (1), Stigmaeidae (1), Tetranychidae (4) and Tarsonemidae (3) were identified during the study. It was found that the abundance of predatory mites collected in organic farms was over 2-fold higher (105) than in conventional farms (47), which may be related to pesticide use on these commercial farms. Future surveys should provide a list of predatory species, which may hold potential for biological control of economically important pest mites.
Two new and a newly recorded species of the genus Pergalumna (Acari, Oribatida, Galumnidae) from China
Authors: Zheng Qian-Fen , Liang Wen-Qin , Ren Guo-Ru , Yang Mao-Fa
Published: July 2021

Two new species, Pergalumna clava n. sp. and Pergalumna pilosus n. sp., and a newly recorded species, Pergalumna amamiensis Aoki, 1984 of oribatid mites are described and illustrated from China. Pergalumna clava n. sp. is different from most known species of Pergalumna in the dorsosejugal suture complete; developed four pairs notogastral porose areas, Aa transverse irregular wedge; short interlamellar seta and bothridial seta clavate. Pergalumna pilosus n.sp. different from most known species of Pergalumna in the dorsosejugal suture complete; Aa porose area transverse irregular wedge; longer interlamellar barbed; median pore and postanal porose area present.
Water mites of the genus Atractides Koch, 1837 from Kyrgyzstan (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Hygrobatidae) with the description of six new species
Authors: Pešić Vladimir , Smit Harry
Published: July 2021

Water mites of the genus Atractides Koch, 1837 are among the most frequently found mites in running waters of the Western Palaearctic. In the present study, new records are given for two previously described species, and six species new to science are described from Kyrgyzstan, i.e., Atractides bellus n. sp., A. karakali n. sp., A. kyrgyzicus n. sp., A. tienshanensis n. sp., A. ivanae n. sp. and A. yunusi n. sp. All material was collected in August 2013 during a collecting trip of the authors.
A new species of Brachychthoniidae (Acari: Oribatida) from the Eastern Central Alps (Austria, Tyrol), with the proposal of a new genus
Authors: Schatz Heinrich
Published: July 2021

A new species of the family Brachychthoniidae (Acari: Oribatida), Arcochthonius roynortoni n. sp., found on the summit of the Festkogel mountain (3030 m a.s.l.) in the Central Alps (Obergurgl, Tyrol, Austria), is described and illustrated, based on adults. Arcochthonius n. gen. is proposed for this species. The relationships to the closely related genus Synchthonius Hammen, 1952 and other genera of Brachychthoniidae are discussed. The new species is unique among Brachychthoniidae in having arched ridge-like sculpturing on thickened anterior edges of medial and posterior notogastral sclerites, and differs by a combination of morphological character states. Some notes on ecology and biology are given.
Is Bigger Better? The Impact of the Size of Banks on Credit Ratings
Authors: Chodnicka-Jaworska Patrycja
Published: July 2021

The aim of the paper was to analyse the factors influencing European banks’ credit ratings by taking into account the size of these institutions. A literature review onthe indicators that can impact bank notes has been made. As a result, the following hypotheses have beendrawn:banks’ capital adequacy, profitability, liquidity and management quality have a significant influence on bank credit ratings. Bigger banks receive higher credit ratings than the smaller ones in similar financial conditions. To verify the presented hypotheses ordered logit panel data models have been used. The analysis has been prepared by using the quarterly data from the Thomson Reuters database for the period between 1998 to 2015. The European banks’ long-term issuer credit ratings proposed by S&P, Fitch and Moody are used as dependent variables. The sample has been divided into subsamples according to the size of a bank andbanking sector and capitalization.
Comparing Digital Finance in the UK, US, India and Nigeria
Authors: Ozili Peterson K.
Published: July 2021

This paper examines digital finance usage in the UK, US, India and Nigeria. Using data from the global financial development indicators, the findings reveal that the UK and US have higher digital finance usage than India and Nigeria. The US has higher credit card usage compared to the UK while the UK has higher debit card usage compared to the US. Also, Nigeria has higher debit card usage than India. The findings also show that higher debit card usage is correlated with higher domestic credit to the private sector in the US and Nigeria. Higher credit card usage is correlated with lower domestic credit to the private sector, lower private credit by deposit money banks, and fewer remittances to the UK. The implication of the findings is that policy makers in developing countries should develop the digital finance and payment systems in their countries to close up the wide gap in digital finance adoption between developing and developed countries.
The Crypto Effect on Cross Border Transfers and Future Trends of Cryptocurrencies
Authors: Uyduran Burak
Published: July 2021

This paper presents a theoretical and empirical outlook on different aspects of various cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology including the evolution of digital tokens and how they widely affect the financial markets, organizations, banks, governments via analyzing the characteristics and current history of cryptocurrencies alongside with blockchain technology. The choice of this topic was motivated by the fact that the virtual money concept and blockchain technology are utterly new phenomena. This new technology is completely decentralized making the subject worthy of scientific research.The paper solely focuses on analyzing how cryptocurrencies currently affect the financial markets and the future trends of these virtual tokens in the global economy. The study is keen to further examine the impact of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on international fund transfers. Literature review and case study with up-to-date data has been included in the analysis. The following results have been obtained: cryptocurrencies offer a wide range of features such as faster, cheaper and more secure cross-border money transfers that can also provide anonymity. Most crypto tokens are highly volatile due to their nature and various other factors. Cryptocurrencies could provide more beneficial options for users on cross border transfers compared to traditional methods of fund transfers. Cryptocurrencies might have the potential to replace paper money and gain mainstream recognition throughout the world. The study sheds light onto current and future trends of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. It is outlined for the crypto, financial, economic field.
Work Life Balance and Service Delivery Among Women Entrepreneurs in South-Western Nigeria
Authors: Kuranga Mutiat Oyinlola
Published: July 2021

Businesses in the twenty first century are characterized by persistent changes, uncertainties and undue pressure to meet demands and increase productivity. For women entrepreneurs, they are expected to combine this with the statutory responsibility of taking care of their children, families and home front. Managing these different roles and responsibilities usually influences the business performance and family life and may impact their service delivery. Hence, the study examined the impact of work-life balance on service delivery among women entrepreneurs in south-western Nigeria. A total of 379 respondents were selected from a population of 25,122 members of the Nigeria union of tailors in Lagos, Oyo and Osun state using multistage sampling techniques. Primary data was collected through the use of a structured self-administered questionnaire and a structural equation model (SEM- PLS) was adopted for the analysis. The result shows work demands, wellbeing, family workload and spousal support with coefficients 0.219, 0.101, 0.061 and 0.563. The study also found that every unit change of work-life balance would lead to a 0.792 unit change in service delivery. Therefore, the study concludes that work-life balance contributes significantly to the service delivery of women entrepreneurs. The study recommends that women entrepreneurs should effectively manage their work and family roles, ensure creativity and flexibility in their work domains and seek support to enable them to deliver efficient service and achieve overall performance in their business.
A note on: A early warning system for market inefficiency
Authors: Habibi Reza
Published: July 2021

Violation of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH) in a specific market may lead to construction of bubbles which is a signal of inefficiencies. Although speculative bubbles soon decay, if they exist for a long time, they will lead to financial crises. Early warning systems (EWSs) are designed to quickly alert the market to crises. Under EMH, the logarithm of price is a martingale process. Thus, it is necessary to use a suitable EWS tool for violation of martingale properties of the logarithm of asset prices. In this paper, using the auto-regressive (ARTA) models, and assuming Markov structure between financial random variables, the conditional means are formulated as a simple regression. Then, using the recursive formula for least square estimates of regression parameters, the hypothesis of variables being martingale is tested. This approach leads to a probability index which serves as an EWS. Then, throughout two real data sets, it is seen that the results of the study are applicable to construct EWS for detecting stock market crashes as well as exchange rate market crises. A discussion section is proposed. Finally, based on these results, conclusions are given.
Historical Definition and Theoretical Background of Usury Loan Provisions
Authors: Chlumská Zuzana
Published: July 2021

The thesis deals with usury and illegal lenders both on the domestic scene and abroad. The usury itself is defined by its characteristics, by adjudication and by historical connotations. The historical definition begins in Mesopotamia and ancient Rome, basically since the emergence of money. The aim of the paper is a comprehensive overview of usury, which from the legal perspective is not precisely defined as a term and the thesis tries to find such a definition with the help of case law and interpretation. The characteristics of usury that are described in the thesis are distress, the presence of a weaker party, mental weakness, and a gross disparity of performance. The thesis also describes the history of loan sharks and usury in the United States, where violence plays a considerable part in the issue. The paper also deals with the social background of usury and illegal lenders in the United Kingdom and outlines possible solutions to eradicate these phenomena in financially disadvantaged communities. In the end the thesis attempts to find unifying characteristics of usury across history and said countries.
Comprehensive Analysis of a Company's Activity by Means of Statistical Modeling as Support for its Decision-Making System
Authors: Soboń Janusz , Burkina Natalia , Sapun Kostiantyn , Seleznova Ruslana
Published: July 2021

An important role in ensuring effective forms of management and increasing competitiveness is played by the process of forecasting the activity of the enterprise. This work analyzed the performance of a food industry enterprise, for which a wide range of statistical methods were applied such as methods of cluster, correlational and regression analysis, statistical tests of Fisher, Student, Farrar-Glauber, Durbin-Watson, Goldfeld-Quandt, μ-criterion, multifactor regression, trend, auto-regression models, and models of seasonal fluctuations, which provided a view of the economic properties of the enterprise profit process, in particular the auto-regression component of revenue dependence on its value last year, seasonal quarterly dependence on sales and marketing costs, product price, etc. The detected patterns will allow us to take into account these features for forecasting future revenues and for adjusting the enterprise’s decision-making system taking into account seasonal features and results of the previous year.
Pacing Strategy in Men’s 400 m Hurdles Accounting for Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Elite Athletes
Authors: Iskra Janusz , Matusiński Aleksander , Otsuka Mitsuo , Guex Kenny
Published: July 2021

The final result in a 400 m hurdles race (400mH) is relative to the motor preparation, technique of clearing hurdles as well as the adopted strategy of the race, including temporal aspects (split times in particular parts of the race) and spatial elements (the number of strides taken between subsequent hurdles). The objective of the study was to identify an optimal strategy for the 400mH race, including the stride pattern and split times. Data employed for this study were derived from results of 273 races held during the men’s finals of international events (Olympic Games, World and European Championships) held from 1968 to 2015. To determine the strategies in the race, three main hurdle sections were identified – 1-4H, 4-7H and 7-10H. In each part, the fast (best results), average and slow (worst results) performing groups of hurdlers were distinguished. The analysis of adopted strategies was carried out taking into account 26 variables (main, basic, temporal and spatial). Basic statistical data, correlations and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used. Results highlight the use of a variety of strategies, of which selection depends, among others, on body composition and the level of motor abilities (speed, speed endurance and explosive strength), as well as hurdling technique. Especially, the endurance strategy appears to be the most effective one, as it is a characteristic of best performances of many hurdlers. The analysis demonstrates that at the highest sports level the strategy of 400 m hurdles should be analyzed individually.
Peak Running Intensities in Field Hockey - a Positional Analysis
Authors: Dewar Hamish , Clarke Jenny
Published: July 2021

The aim of this study was to investigate the positional mean peak running periods during a field hockey match using a moving average method. The secondary aim was to investigate how the peak periods changed between quarters and playing positions. The moving average method was used to analyse the data because of the nature of field hockey, which has natural fluctuations of high and low intensity periods of play. The time periods included periods from 1 to 10 minutes. The level of significance for results was set at p ≤ 0.05. The study found that forwards had a peak running intensity of 194 ± 24.2 m·min-1, midfielders 189 ± 11.9 m·min-1, and defenders 182.6 ± 17.9 m·min-1. These results showed that forwards had the highest maximum running speed, with defenders having the lowest one (p = 0.0025). Additionally, running output started to plateau after 7/8-min periods for each of the three positions. Forwards did not show any statistically significant changes across the four quarters. Midfielders showed effect sizes ranging from >0.6 to >2.0 (moderate, large and very large) significance when comparing the first three quarters to the fourth one. Defenders showed >0.6 to <2.0 (moderate to large) effect sizes to occur when comparing the first and second quarter to the fourth. There are three main practical implications from the results of this study: 1) the creation of conditioning drills, 2) substitution patterns, and 3) knowledge to be able to plan and train at or above peak match demands.
The Relationship Between Performance and Asymmetries in Different Multidirectional Sprint Tests in Soccer Players
Authors: Fílter Alberto , Beltrán-Garrido Vicente , Dos’Santos Thomas , Romero-Rodríguez Daniel , Requena Bernardo , Loturco Irineu , Madruga-Parera Marc
Published: July 2021

Practitioners usually include change of direction (COD) and linear speed measurements in the testing batteries of soccer players; however, despite being a commonly occurring action, curve sprint (CS) ability is rarely assessed in soccer. The aims of this study were to analyze the association between linear sprint, CS, and COD speed performances, and compare the association and direction of asymmetries between these skills. Thirty-three male soccer players performed linear sprint (17 m), CS (17 m), and COD-90⍛ speed tests (COD [8.5 + 8.5 m]). Our main findings were (a) a large relationship between linear and multidirectional tasks (COD-90⍛ and CS tests) (r = from 0.6 to 0.64, p < 0.05), (b) a moderate relationship between CS and COD-90⍛ tests (r = from 0.33 to 0.41, p < 0.05), with a certain opposite tendency (higher relationships between opposing directions [CurveLEFT - CODRIGHT; r = 0.41] than between equal directions [CurveLEFT – CODLEFT; r = 0.33]), and (c) no relationship (p > 0.05) between COD and CS asymmetries, with opposing directional dominance in ~70% of players (e.g., curve left and COD right dominance). These results indicate that performance in linear sprints is strongly related to performance in multidirectional trajectories, whereas CS and COD-90⍛ seem to be more independent actions. Additionally, the direction of asymmetry or dominance is generally opposite between the non-linear tasks measured.
Within-Match Performance Dynamics – Momentary Strength in Handball
Authors: Russomanno Tiago , Lam Hilary , Knopp Melanie , Huang Ho , Stadtlander Timo , Lames Martin
Published: July 2021

Handball is an Olympic team sport characterized by changes of ball possession, where teams either play on offense or defense. In this paper, we model momentary strength in handball as scoring probabilities based on a double moving average. In this cross-sectional observational study, the aim was to describe the dynamics of momentary strength in handball from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Momentary strength can be used to further characterize the nuances of the sport by identifying different phases in a match. The momentary strength model was applied to the 2019 International Handball Federation (IHF) Men's World Championship. Ninety-six games were analyzed. The results showed that momentary strength could be used to better understand the dynamic interaction process between two teams. The Spearman correlation between the teams' median momentary strength and their final ranks at the Championship was -0.830. Virtually each team faced phases in its matches with a momentary scoring probability lower than 0.10 and with 4 exceptions also higher than 0.90. Twelve out of the 24 teams showed phases with a momentary scoring probability of exactly 0 as well as exactly 1
Long-Term Trend Analysis of Playing Styles in the Chinese Soccer Super League
Authors: Zhou Changjing , Lago-Peñas Carlos , Lorenzo Alberto , Gómez Miguel-Ángel
Published: July 2021

The aim of this study was to identify playing styles adopted by teams in the Chinese Soccer Super League (CSL) and to investigate their evolution across a 6-season period. Data were collected from 1,429 CSL matches from 2012 to 2017 seasons using the Amisco system. Seventeen technical performance-related indicators and eleven physical performance-related indicators were included in the factor analysis (PCA: principal components analysis) in order to group them into performance factors (styles of play). Seven factors were obtained (eigenvalues greater than 1) and explained 74.44% of the total variance. Multivariate analyses of covariance (MANCOVA) were used to check differences among seven styles of play (team’s ranking was used as a covariate) during the six seasons under study. The main findings showed that Factor 1 (high intensity play) and factor 3 (offensive actions) of CSL soccer increased substantially along the seasons. Coaches and sports scientists should take into consideration these performance trends when preparing training and controlling for matches
Effects of a Neuromuscular Warm-Up Program in Youth Female Soccer Players
Authors: Isla Elena , Romero-Moraleda Blanca , Moya José , Esparza-Ros Francisco , Mallo Javier
Published: July 2021

The protective effects of different warm-up injury prevention routines in youth female soccer players have been demonstrated in the literature, however, there is a paucity of information regarding the effects that these kinds of programs have on soccer-specific physical performance variables. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a 12-week neuromuscular warm-up program on physical performance in youth female soccer players. Players (age: 13.94 ± 0.82 years) were divided into two groups. One group performed a neuromuscular activation program (n = 21) twice per week whereas the other group (control, n = 17) continued with their habitual warm-up routine for the same duration. Both groups of players performed strength, jumping and balance tests before and after the intervention period. Substantially greater improvements were detected in the mean velocity for the squat (p < 0.001; Effect Size = 0.95) and the hip thrust (p < 0.001; Effect Size = 0.51) in the experimental group in comparison to the control group. In addition, after the intervention period players in the experimental group showed an increase in the jumping height in the unloaded double-leg and single-leg counter-movement jumps (p = 0.003-0.012; Effect Size = 0.42-0.46). The results of this study provide evidence that a 12-week neuromuscular warm-up program can be effective to improve different physical performance variables in youth female soccer players.
The New Right and the 1948 Foundation View: A Failed Revision of South Korean Cultural Memory
Authors: Vierthaler Patrick
Published: July 2021

The emergence of the South Korean New Right movement in the mid-2000s led to the questions of how to commemorate and evaluate the ROK state establishment in 1948, and when to precisely trace such a “foundation” (1919 or 1948?) to be vividly discussed in South Korean society. Was 1948 primarily a political division? Or was it a “foundation for success”? Following the 2008 Foundation Day Dispute, a significant number of scholarly works on the subject has been produced. This article analyses the conservative side of this discourse, approaching the foundation dispute as a conservative attempt to regain hegemony over South Korean Cultural memory in post-democratisation South Korea. Analysing New Right-authored historiography on the subject of “foundation,” the present study discloses how conservatives narrated the formative years of the South Korean state, arguing that merely dismissing the New Right as historical revisionists is too simple a conclusion. Rather, this article argues that struggles over Cultural memory are rooted in the ideological and institutional polarisation of South Korean intellectuals in contemporary South Korea. Furthermore, by contextualising the Foundation View against progressive historiography within South Korea as well as Cold War history in a global context, this study answers why the Foundation View ultimately failed to gain acceptance.
Forty-Seven Years of Discourse: An Analysis of Japanese Journal Articles about Shimao Toshio’s Concept of Yaponeshia
Authors: Höppe Liliane
Published: July 2021

This article analyses the discourse around Shimao Toshio’s concept of Yaponeshia, which addresses Okinawa’s relationship to mainland Japan. This concept, first outlined in Shimao’s essay “Yaponeshia no nekko” (The Roots of Yaponeshia) (1961), provides a whole new perspective from which this relationship can be viewed. To gain an understanding of the discourse which subsequently has evolved among Japanese scholars and critics, journal articles published between 1970 and 2017 will be analysed using Siegfried Jäger’s method of critical discourse analysis. The analysis will show that Shimao’s Yaponeshia idea has been (re-)interpreted by many academics and critics who expanded it with their own theories. The discourse about the “southern islands” (nantō) and the “reversion” of Okinawa to Japan play a major role in how Okinawa, as shown in the Yaponeshia concept, is portrayed: on the one hand, the culture of Okinawa is seen as a previous stage of the culture of mainland Japan; on the other hand, however, the culture of Okinawa is described as being different from that of Japan and as something that has to be protected from being assimilated by the main islands. By addressing different perspectives on Okinawan culture, over the past decades the Yaponeshia concept has slowly developed into a kind of cultural theory that also finds its way into other academic fields.
A construção do plano estratégico em universidades federais
Authors: Bayestorff Monique Regina , Pereira Campos Gabriel , Lunckes Rogério João , Fey Vladimir Arthur
Published: July 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo descrever o processo de elaboração do Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional (PDI) da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) para os anos de 2020 a 2024. A pesquisa configura-se como estudo de caso ex-post facto de abordagem qualitativa. Por meio da coleta e análise de dados observa-se que a UFSC, na ausência de uma metodologia que abordasse sua estrutura complexa, desenvolveu uma metodologia própria para a elaboração do seu planejamento estratégico. O mapa estratégico é estruturado de forma matricial em que as colunas referem-se às áreas fim da Universidade e a gestão, e as linhas referem-se às áreas transversais prioritárias. Como forma de dar suporte, à base dessa estrutura estão os recursos de governança. Tal estrutura culminou em 55 objetivos institucionais, desdobrados em um conjunto de iniciativas estratégicas, indicadores de desempenho e metas anuais. O processo de elaboração foi participativo e democrático, contando com mais de 2.300 participações de toda a comunidade universitária.
El uso de la fuerza armada y su regulación por el derecho internacional
Authors: Regi Rodríguez Jordi
Published: July 2021

A lo largo de estas últimas décadas, se ha dado un consenso entre los Estados a la hora de establecer principios comunes entre ellos que van desde el rechazo a la guerra y a otras formas de violencia hasta el avance del sistema democrático, como forma de gobierno esencial, así como en la necesidad de guardar y hacer guardar la paz y la seguridad internacionales existentes desde el fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. El contenido propio de este trabajo viene a considerar la importante función que cumple el derecho internacional (DI) a la hora de configurar un ordenamiento jurídico global, en un mundo cada vez más globalizado y, más aún, tras la aparición de nuevos sujetos internacionales junto a los ya existentes. En un primer momento se asentarán los rasgos más característicos del DI. Posteriormente se atenderá a la regulación y la aplicación de todo el conjunto normativo que este engloba.
Videovigilancia en lugares públicos: su utilización como prueba en el proceso penal español
Authors: Durán Alonso Silvia , Aranda Serna Francisco José
Published: July 2021

La evolución tecnológica ha dado lugar a la generalización del uso de videocámaras en espacios públicos. Este artículo revisa las implicaciones jurídicas que tienen las actividades de videovigilancia en estos lugares por parte de las fuerzas y los cuerpos de seguridad del Estado español. Estas autoridades deben actuar conforme a su deber de respeto a los principios de proporcionalidad e idoneidad, pero teniendo en cuenta el derecho a la seguridad ciudadana, que ampara el uso de estos medios tecnológicos, aunque supongan una intromisión en el derecho a la intimidad. Se centra la investigación en el posible empleo de dichas imágenes captadas por videocámaras instaladas por fuerzas y cuerpos de seguridad del Estado español como prueba en el proceso penal, habida cuenta de la falta de desarrollo normativo contenido al respecto en la Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal española. El objetivo es determinar el valor probatorio de dichas imágenes y la legitimidad del uso procesal de ellas, analizando a estos efectos si otras normas del ordenamiento español atribuyen a estas grabaciones un carácter suficientemente garantista, de forma que puedan suplir la ausencia de regulación referida en la Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal, así como la postura de los tribunales sobre esta cuestión.
ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DESA GUNA MENCEGAH KECURANGAN AKUNTANSI (ACCOUNTING FRAUD )
Authors: Ekasari Luh Dina , Mukoffi Ahmad , Tato Felagiana , Nifanngeljau Johanis
Published: July 2021

Transfer income to Kucur Village, namely the Village Fund of Rp. 975,736,000 Village Fund Allocation of Rp. 524. 923,600 and the sharing of taxes and levies of Rp. 4,146,000 All are accountable by village officials through administration, reports, and accountability. The research objective was to supervise village financial management to prevent accounting fraud as measured by Permendagri No. 113 of 2014. Researchers researched the Kucur Village office, Dau District, Malang Regency, using a qualitative research type with a descriptive approach and the data used were primary and secondary data. , analyzing data using interviews and documentation, analyzing data using interactive model analysis and analysis techniques focus on administration, reporting, and accountability. The results of the Kucur Village financial research have been effective, it can be seen from the administration, reporting, and accountability, all village cash receipts, and village cash expenditures directly use the application of the side, by using the village financial management sides it is difficult to manipulate.
AUDIT COMMITTEE, CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND LIQUIDITY: INTERACTION AND IMPACT ON EARNINGS QUALITY
Authors: Mappadang Agoestina
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of capital structure and liquidity on earnings quality with the audit committee as a moderating variable. The research population was manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the period 2017-2019 totaling of 144 companies. The sampling method used was purposive sampling and obtained 40 companies as a sample. The data analysis used was mulpiple regression and run under SPSS rogram. The result shows that capital structure, liquidity, and committee audit silmutaneusly affect earnings quality. Partially, capital structure has negative significance effect on earnings quality, and liquidity has no significant effect on earnings quality. Meanwhile committee audit able to strengthen the effect of capital structure on earnings quality, and committee audit do not able to strengthen the effect of liquidity on earnings quality.
NEPRUŽANJE ZDRAVSTVENE SKRBI KAO POVREDA ČLANKA 3. EUROPSKE KONVENCIJE S POSEBNIM OSVRTOM NA PRAKSU SUDA U PREDMETIMA IZVAN KONTEKSTA ZADRŽAVANJA
Authors: Marochini Zrinski Maša , Derenčin Vukušić Karin
Published: July 2021

The European Convention on Human Rights, as a main Council of Europe instrument for the protection of civil and political rights, does not guarantee the right to health care. However, the European Court of Human Rights broadly interprets Convention rights, and within the context of Articles 2, 3 and 8 of the Convention it gave certain indications that it might start dealing with the issue of health care. Without going into details of all the mentioned articles, this paper will analyse cases where the Court dealt with the issue of violation of Article 3 due to non-provision of health care outside the context of detention. Namely, within the context of detention, there is a clear obligation for states to provide health care, and the Court often relies on the reports of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. What we consider important to point out is the Court’s case-law on providing health care outside the context of detention, given the social character of the right to health care, which goes beyond the civil and political character of the Convention.
PROFESIONALNI SPORT U REPUBLICI HRVATSKOJ ZA VRIJEME COVID-19 KRIZE: FROM A THREAT TO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER STATUS OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
Authors: Smokvina Vanja , Ribarić Smokvina Patricia
Published: July 2021

The paper aims at analysing Croatian professional sport and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on it. Football was taken as a model for other team sports because of the share of professional sports clubs in the Republic of Croatia in football. In addition, the legal framework set in football may apply to other sports for successfully developing a similar pattern. The analyses are conducted into the revenues (sponsorships, ticketing and TV rights), and expenses (expenses on behalf of players remuneration) of the football clubs in the First Croatian Football League, providing an overview of the professional status of sports clubs, athletes and coaches. It also encompasses an analysis into measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Croatia to support Croatian sport during the COVID-19 crisis. The COVID-19 crisis has been taken as a possible starting position for better regulation of sports in future, especially as regards the professional sports in the Republic of Croatia contributing significantly to the promotion of the Republic of Croatia worldwide.
Hemifacial Microsomia in an Adult
Authors:   Department of Emergency, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, A Hajar , J Laila ,   Department of Emergency, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, FZ Laamrani ,   Department of Radiology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Published: July 2021

Hemifacial Microsomia is characterized by unilateral underdevelopment of the craniofacial skeleton, external ear, and facial soft tissues. It is the second most common facial birth defect after clefts. HFM is mainly unilateral with a predilection for the right side. In 55% of cases, HFM is associated with extracranial anomalies (Figure 1 and 2)