bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Switching to Floating Exchange Rate in Russia under the Strategy of Price Stability
Authors: Dubinin Sergey , Miklashevskaya Nina
Published: December 2020

The article focuses on the implementation of the exchange rate policy of the Bank of Russia aimed to switch from the managed arrangement to floating under inflation targeting. It provides a theoretical framework of such policy with special regard to emerging countries. The main part of the article deals with the policy issues, which Russia has been facing within the western sanctions and oil price falling at the world market. It contains the analysis of risks, which countries implementing the switching to floating may be exposed to and which should be taken into account by government authorities. Special attention is paid to the measures of economic policy to minimize the risks. It is concluded that the switching to floating may be appropriate only in case of availability of a set of required conditions.
Mega-Regulation in Russia amid Financial Crisis: First Lessons Learned
Authors: Doroshenko Marina , Berezin Igor
Published: December 2020

The paper generalizes the beginnings of institutional design and development of financial mega-regulator in Russia within the challenging economic environment. Empirical background involves qualitative studies in the form of expert interviews with staff members of the Bank of Russia and with financial market stakeholders. We use expert assessments supported by our own desk research for analytical treatment of successes and potential institutional failures at the first steps of financial mega-regulation in Russia.
The Assessment of the Potential of “Green” Economy Technologies in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Kiryushin Petr , Strygina Mariya , Kashirina Ekaterina
Published: December 2020

Promotion of “green” economy, that assumes increasing of the population welfare, social justice and improving of environmental quality, is one of the most important trends in the development of many countries including Russia. For our country building of “green” economy is also linked to the modernization and breaking with export-dependence on raw materials. Higher education institutions could contribute to the development of this process: traditionally both in the world and in Russia at universities environmental initiatives could be implemented and future environmental leaders could grow. To speed up the transition to of “green” economy we have proposed an approach “University as a model of “green” economy”. It is based on the possibility of developing, testing and further replication of “green” technologies at universities – in the areas of energy efficiency, waste management, eco-friendly transport, etc. We carried out the analysis of the pilot projects in the field of “green” economy – two cases of separate waste collection: in the Main building of Lomonosov Moscow State University (LMSU) and the LMSU branch in Sevastopol. We conclude that there is a significant potential of the implementation of “green” technologies for the development of “green” economy and for the development of universities themselves.
Information asymmetry on financial market and protection of credit services consumers’ rights in the Russian Federation
Authors: Kokorev Rostislav , Plotnikova Tatyana , Solodukhina Anna , Surkova Irina , Trukhachev Sergey
Published: December 2020

The article is based on the results of the monitoring of financial services consumers’ rights protection, held within the framework of the joint project «Financial Education and Financial Literacy»оf the Russian Мinistry of Finance and the World Bank. The results show the influence of information asymmetry on consumers’ and financial organizations’ behavior in the retail credit market (broken into such segments as consumer credits, mortgages, car credits, microfinance lending). The paper identifies the most serious violations of consumers’ rights provoked by the asymmetry and offers recommendations for diminishing the information asymmetry.
The integration of event management in promoting tourist destinations based on co-branding principles
Authors: Aleksandrova Anna
Published: December 2020

The article focuses on event marketing potential in branding tourist destinations. It examines destination branding through new conceptualization - destination brand experience, which provides a more holistic view of the tourist destination brand. The study identifies events portfolio for a destination as a brand building tool and provides a conceptual model of creating a brand identity for tourist destination with the use of events.
II. Abdülhamid’in Karşı Propaganda Hamlesi Olarak Amerikalı Karikatürist Homer Davenport’un Osmanlı’ya Seyahati
Authors: Koçak Kenan
Published: December 2020

1800’lerin sonu 1900’lü yılların başında Amerikan gazetelerinde çalışan en güçlü politik karikatüristlerden biri olan Homer Calvin Davenport aynı zamanda ünlü bir Arap atı yetiştiricisidir. 1904 yılındaki Amerikan Başkanlık seçimlerinde Theodore Roosevelt için çalışmış ve onun için hazırladığı afiş milyonlarca kopya yapılıp dağıtılmıştır. Bu seçim kampanyasıyla Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Başkanı seçilen Theodore Roosevelt’le kurduğu yakınlığı sayesinde, Osmanlı’dan Amerika’ya Arap atları ihraç etmek üzere dönemin Washington Büyükelçisi Şekib Bey aracılığıyla Sultan II. Abdülhamid’in iradesini elde etme girişiminde bulunmuştur. O güne dek Sultan II. Abdülhamid, Arap atlarının Osmanlı İmparatorluğu sınırları dışına çıkarılmasına izin vermemiş olsa da hem Şekib Bey’in hem de Homer Davenport’un beklentilerinin tersine talepte bulundukları at sayısı kadar ihraç etmesine izin vermiştir. Davenport, Aneze aşiretinden at tedarik etmek amacıyla Suriye’ye geçmeden önce Sultan II. Abdülhamid’le görüşebilmek maksadıyla uğradığı İstanbul’da, 20 Temmuz 1906 tarihindeki Cuma Selamlığı’na katılmıştır. Sultan’la bizzat görüşemese de o tarihe dek yakından çok az fotoğrafı çekilebilmiş ve neredeyse hiç resmi yapılamamış olan Sultan II. Abdülhamid’i çok yakından görüp çizimlerini yapmıştır. Sonrasında geçtiği Suriye’de bir ayı aşkın süre zarfında Aneze aşiretinin konuğu olarak dolaştığı bölgede çeşitli devlet adamları ve toplumun ileri gelen kişileriyle görüşmüş ve kendi deyimiyle Osmanlı Devleti’nin baskı ve denetimi en yoğun uyguladığı ve bilhassa yabancılara karşı daha bir titiz olduğu dönemde yaptığı bu seyahatte neredeyse hiçbir ciddi sorunla karşılaşmamıştır. Seyahati neticesinde, başta hedeflediği altı veya sekiz at yerine, Amerika’ya yirmi yedi at götürmeyi başaran Homer Davenport’un 1909 yılında yayınladığı My Quest of The Arab Horse (Arap Atının Peşinde) isimli kitabında yer verdiği çizimler ve yazdıkları, aynı tarihlerde Batı’daki olumsuz Abdülhamid algısının tam tersini söylemiştir. Bu noktadan hareketle Sultan II. Abdülhamid’in yıllarca hiçbir kimse için vermediği at ihracı iznini bir Amerikalı karikatürist için vermesi manidardır. Ayrıca Sultan Abdülhamid, Homer Davenport’un dünyaya yayılmış ününden faydalanmak için ona her türlü kolaylığı sağlayarak ve attığı neredeyse her adımda onu hiç yalnız bırakmayarak kendisi hakkında olumlu imaj çizmesi için çabalamış ve bunda da başarılı olmuştur denebilir.
Osmanlı Devleti’nde Yırtıcı ve Yabani Hayvanlar İçin İhdas Edilmiş Bir Kurum: Arslanhane
Authors: Altı Aziz
Published: December 2020

Osmanlı Devleti’nde Arslanhane’nin varlığına yönelik ilk tespitler 15. yüzyıl dönemine aittir. Arslanhane içerisinde sadece arslanları bulundurmamış aynı zamanda başta kaplan, kurt, sırtlan, ayı, zürafa, maymun, gergedan gibi yabani ve yırtıcı hayvanları da bünyesinde barındırmıştır. Arslanhane’nin kuruluş amacı tam olarak bilinmese de işlevlerine bakıldığında bu husus hakkında ipuçları elde edilmektedir. Arslanhane’nin işlevlerinin başında iç ve dış arenada Arslanhanedeki hayvanları psikolojik güç unsuru olarak kullanmak, kişisel merak ve zevkleri gidermek ile ülkeler arasında takdim edilen hayvan temalı hediyeler için muhafaza sorununu çözmek gelmektedir. Arslanhane kendi iç dizaynıyla bir teşkilatlanma oluşturmuş ve atama-terfi hususunda İç hazinedarbaşı’na bağlanılmıştır. 1835 yılına kadar kesintisiz şekilde varlığını devam ettiren Arslanhane, II. Mahmut tarafından gereksiz bir kurum olarak algılandığı için kaldırılmıştır. Ancak Arslanhane daha sonraki padişahlar tarafından yeniden ihya edilmiş hatta buraya Sultan Abdülaziz tarafından bilhassa ayrı bir önem verilmiştir. Arslanhane, 19. yüzyılın ikinci yarısında eski teşkilat ve güçlü yapısında olmasa da Beylerbeyi, Çırağan ve Yıldız gibi saraylarda da varlığını sürdürmüştür. 20. yüzyılın başında çeşitli köşklerde varlığına rastlanılan Arslanhane muhtemelen devletin son yıllarına kadar devam etmiştir.
Paris Barış Konferansı Öncesinde Haim Weizmann-Şerif Faysal Görüşmeleri ve Faysal’ın Konferansta Filistin Hakkındaki Talepleri
Authors: Deveci Can
Published: December 2020

İngiltere, 1763’ten itibaren Hindistan deniz yolu üzerinde siyasi, ekonomik hakimiyet kurmak, devam ettirmek amacıyla hareket etmiştir. Filistin, bu hat üzerinde bulunan Süveyş kanalının güvenliği için önemli bir yer tutmaktaydı. Bu sebeple İngiltere açısından her daim kontrol edilmeliydi. Birinci Dünya Savaşının hemen sonrasında Ortadoğu’da, Filistin’de yaşanan süreçte tam bir karmaşa hakimdi. Bunun temel nedeni İngiltere’nin Osmanlı Devleti’nin yıkılması hedefinde birleştirdiği müttefiklerine bölgeyi vaat etmesiydi. Fransa, Şerif Hüseyin ailesi ve Siyonistler vaatleri kendi istekleri doğrusunda anlamaktaydı. Savaş ertesinde ABD Başkanı Wilson’un ilkeleri etrafında toplanan Paris Barış Konferansında da İngiltere’nin bölgedeki amaçlarına zıt bir süreç işleme ihtimali vardı. İngiltere’nin, hem vaatlerini hem de barış konferansı kararlarını kendi stratejisi çerçevesinde yönlendirmesi gerekmekteydi. Bu nedenle Filistin-Suriye hattında İngiltere mandaterliğini kabul eden taleplerin konferansta dile getirilmesi elzemdi. Bu çerçevede İngiltere, Haim Weizmann ve Şerif Faysal’ı bir araya getirmiştir. Ardından her iki tarafı konferansa davet etmiş ve onlara sunum yaptırmıştır. Bu makalede her iki taraf arasında yapılan görüşmeye giden süreç ve Şerif Faysal’ın konferansta Filistin özelindeki talepleri incelenecektir.
Global Neurodiverse Support Systems
Authors: Roy Ritwika , Jain Shreya
Published: December 2020

Neurodiversity refers to the inherent differences in the structure and functioning of the brain causing neurological variations. These include but are not limited to Autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities, Tourette’s syndrome. However, the understanding of these conditions and the support available has considerable scope for improvement, and new advances are continually being made. This leads to a vast disparity in the support systems available for the neurodiverse community across different countries. This paper comprises of two parts; the first half includes an analysis of the global support systems for neurodiverse conditions based on the current research available for different regions; the second half includes a primary research study conducted supported by gap-identification analysis of Mumbai’s (India) neurodiverse support system. A set of suggestions is formulated based on observations such as the lack of a multidisciplinary approach, poor levels of coordination, low levels of inclusion in the education sector from the research survey, to improve the support provided to the neurodiverse community. Based on these evidence-based solutions further research can be conducted to mitigate the problems faced by the neurodiverse community and its coexisting support systems.
Impact of Community Collaboration in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Caneja Cielito
Published: December 2020

Background: SARS-COV-2 the cause of COVID-19 has sparked a global pandemic with devastating consequences on health, wellbeing, and the economy. Healthcare workers from the frontline of defence, yet, the pandemic affects not only healthcare workers but also their families. There is growing awareness of the benefits of COVID-19 support groups, for professionals and for the wider community. Migrant professionals make up a significant proportion of the human resources in delivering health care globally, as in the UK. Therefore any such initiative, should be culturally tailored to address their needs.

Aim: To outline the development of a community support initiative, in the form of a non-profit organisation, for migrant minority Filipino healthcare professionals and their communities.

Method: A mixed-method study with retrospective data collection.  A dedicated helpline was set up during the pandemic. A Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) method was adopted. The cohort was divided into two groups, health care professionals and non-healthcare group, with interventions delivered by four divisions, which were health care, non-healthcare, information governance and public relations - social media divisions. Interactive focus group and webinars were facilitated and data collected via Emotions Behind the Mask questionnaire.

Results: PDSA outcomes, the dedicated helpline responded to 40 phone calls in 6 weeks, calls were linked to basic needs of daily living or work-related issues. In 5 months, the organisations collaborated with 25 local, national, and international organisations delivering community and professional support. The online platform audience reached an audience of 27,795.

Conclusion: The combined professional healthcare and community support initiative demonstrated an impact on healthcare staff with possible benefits in workforce retention. Further studies are required in a larger population exploring mental health and well-being specific to minority ethnic groups.
Dos homenajes a Beethoven: los cuartetos de Pere Tintorer (1814-1891) y Quintín Esquembre (1885-1965)
Authors: Heine Christiane
Published: December 2020

El presente estudio constituye una aportación a la historia de la recepción de Ludwig van Beethoven en España durante la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y primer tercio del siglo XX, con especial atención a la creación musical, centrándose —dentro del marco del contexto histórico-musical del período— en dos composiciones camerísticas, una de Pere Tintorer (1814-1891) y otra de Quintín Esquembre (1885-1965). Ambos títulos se refieren explícitamente, en la portada de las respectivas partituras, al músico alemán, por lo cual se plantea la cuestión de cómo los dos españoles llevaron a cabo su aproximación al supuesto modelo y cuáles son los recursos compositivos empleados. El Cuarteto con piano en Do menor (ca. 1865) de Tintorer, titulado Un Souvenir de L. van Beethoven (en un movimiento, de forma durchkomponiert bipartita), toma un préstamo motívico procedente, probablemente, del Trío con piano en Do menor op. 1 n.º 3 de Beethoven. Empleado a modo de motto, dicho motivo define la segunda parte de la obra al estar reiteradamente citado, en concreto, en la primera sección y en la coda, preñada esta última de un intenso trabajo motívico. En cambio, el Cuarteto de cuerda en Sol menor (1926) de Esquembre, designado Homenaje a Beethoven, renuncia a citas literales, optando en su lugar por la evocación deliberada de los tradicionales caracteres de sus cuatro movimientos. Estos están cíclicamente relacionados por medio de una “célula generadora” común, de la cual derivan concisos elementos rítmico-diastemáticos que, en parte, remiten a la tipología básica de diseños beethovenianos, actuando —de forma similar a estos— como “motivos de desarrollo” (K. von Fischer, 1948; 2.ª ed. 1972).
Alcanzar justicia. El documento del pleito entablado por el obispo de Cartagena de Indias para recuperar el derecho de patronazgo y administración del hospital San Sebastián
Authors: Tamayo John Jairo Marín
Published: December 2020

Durante el período colonial temprano, los conflictos entre las autoridades civiles y eclesiásticas por el control de las instituciones coloniales fueron bastante frecuentes en toda la América hispana. Uno de esos casos, prácticamente desconocido hasta hoy, fue el que enfrentó a Dionisio de Sanctis, obispo de Cartagena de Indias, con los miembros del cabildo de esa ciudad en 1577, pues el prelado consideraba que las autoridades civiles habían usurpado el derecho de patronazgo y administración del hospital de San Sebastián a las autoridades eclesiásticas. Este trabajo presenta la transcripción del expediente del pleito interpuesto por el obispo de Cartagena, algo de gran relevancia histórica porque permite conocer, en primer lugar y desde la perspectiva local, las estrategias adoptadas por los obispos en la solución de los conflictos que los enfrentaban con el poder civil y, en segundo lugar, el funcionamiento del sistema judicial durante el período colonial temprano. Asimismo, se revelan algunos aspectos, hasta ahora inexplorados, de la historia del hospital San Sebastián y del ministerio episcopal de Dionisio de Sanctis.
El Archivo Histórico del Agua del Departamento General de Irrigación de la Provincia de Mendoza, Argentina
Authors: Martín Facundo , Healey Mark , Fili Juan Pablo , Parise Nicolás , Engelman Anabella
Published: December 2020

En este artículo presentamos el Archivo Histórico del Agua (AHA) del Departamento General de Irrigación perteneciente a la Provincia de Mendoza. Para esto realizamos un recorrido por la historia de las instituciones productoras de los archivos, caracterizamos los principales fondos hallados y delineamos los desafíos y oportunidades que implica el des-cubrimiento de fuentes históricas poco visibles o no analizadas hasta el momento.
Acciones y alcances del Departamento de Asuntos Indígenas en Sonora, 1936-1946
Authors: Zavala Ana Luz Ramírez
Published: December 2020

En este artículo se estudian las acciones del Departamento de Asuntos Indígenas, institución mexicana a través de la cual se pretendió mejorar las condiciones de vida de la población indígena. Para ello se analizaron las memorias de dicho organismo, mostrándose en un plano general los objetivos, acciones, agentes y agencias. Con este seguimiento se observaron cambios en el indigenismo mexicano que marcan un proceso de transición. El objetivo del artículo es mostrar el alcance que tuvo la institución, lo cual fue posible conocer desde el ámbito regional, por lo que esta información fue contrastada con otro tipo de documentación sobre las acciones del departamento en el estado de Sonora. El impacto y el resultado que dichas acciones tuvieron en diversas comunidades y los factores que determinaron su atención demuestran los límites de esta agencia estatal al no haber contemplado a los ocho grupos indígenas de Sonora, dando solución solo a ciertas necesidades materiales. Se argumenta que la atención que la institución dio a tres de estos grupos (seris, pápagos y yaquis), así como sus resultados, fue determinada por factores y actores en el contexto regional.
Digitalization and Automation in Agriculture Industry
Authors: Prahalathan Geetha , Babu Senthil Kumar , H. D. Praveena
Published: December 2020

The industrial production has experienced a technological revolution in the recent past decades. The technological revolution influenced the agriculture industry too. The important areas in the change are not limited to innovation in farming, novel production of agriculture-based tools and equipment, transportation and consumption of food across the globe, marketing the agriculture products, and digitalization. Digitalization is the involvement of digital technology in the existing field for easing the mechanism of handling, processing, recording the data. Digitalization enables sustainable farming. It is required desperately to develop this technology because there is a substantial reduction of clean water and depletion of aquifers effects the cultivation. With the technology, the quantity and quality of the food has to be managed to feed the global population. The familiar digitization technology that makes the agri-industrial sector to experience growth are artificial intelligence, machine learning, sensor networks, internet of things, robotics, cloud data.
“Argentina world friendly”. Turismo médico y facilitación de la movilidad por salud
Authors: Basualdo Lourdes
Published: December 2020

Este artículo analiza políticas y prácticas institucionales dirigidas a promocionar el segmento emergente del “turismo médico” en la Argentina y facilitar la movilidad por salud hacia este país bajo esta figura. Sostiene que, mediante la promoción de una “Argentina world friendly”, buscó transmitirse la imagen de una nación ausente de fronteras y restricciones para quienes quisieran viajar por motivos de salud, al tiempo que la movilidad fue presentada como una condición posible para todas las personas. La construcción del “turista médico” como un sujeto que requiere una atención diferenciada conllevó, entre otras medidas, la implementación de iniciativas de flexibilización de visas y circuitos diferenciales de movilidad. La metodología propuesta es de tipo cualitativo y examina observaciones y testimonios producidos en un evento internacional sobre turismo médico realizado en la Argentina; entrevistas con agentes de gobierno del sector turístico; dueños y representantes de instituciones de salud privadas y de organizaciones público-privadas que integran la industria del turismo médico en el espacio local y nacional; fuentes documentales que incluyen planes y programas de turismo; marcos normativos nacionales sobre migraciones y acuerdos para la promoción del turismo médico.
Isotretinoin
Authors: Bubna Aditya Kumar
Published: December 2020

Isotretinoin (ISO) has proven to be an extremely valuable drug for all dermatologists. Since its approval in 1982 by the US Food and Drug Administration for nodulocystic acne, it still remains the gold standard drug for the above indication till date, facing no competition from its contemporaries. Along with the treatment of nodulocystic acne, ISO has proved valuable in several other dermatoses as well. Further, even for treating acne, there have been a number of modifications as far as the prescription of ISO is concerned. This review will briefly highlight the various aspects of isotretinoin for acne and other cutaneous disorders.
A Pilot Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Local Application of Salbutamol and Nitroglycerine for Improvement of Hand Dexterity and Comfort in Extreme Cold Climate at High Altitude
Authors: Singh Surinderpal , Singh Gautam Kumar , Kotwal Atul , Mohan Latika , Grewal Rajan
Published: December 2020

Background:

Reduced manual dexterity and hand comfort affect all people exposed to extreme cold. Ointment nitroglycerine 0.2% (NTG) and ointment salbutamol 0.5% (Sal) applied topically to the extremities could result in increased local blood flow and temperature, improving hand comfort and dexterity in extreme cold.

Aim and Objectives:

This study was designed to elucidate if the application of NTG or Sal would improve manual dexterity and hand comfort in extreme cold conditions.

Materials and Methods:

A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted at 3500 m altitude in 105 individuals divided into three equal-sized groups. Group A received NTG, Group B placebo (white soft paraffin), and Group C Sal, for application to the extremities twice daily, for 2 weeks. Hand skin temperatures (Tsk), Pegboard scores, and a Graphic Rating Scale (GRS) for pain were compared before and after the intervention. Adverse effects and user acceptability criteria were recorded.

Results:

Participants of all three groups showed significant improvement in Tsk, Pegboard scores, and GRS scores postintervention, however none of the parameters were different between groups. The acceptability questionnaire scores were best in the placebo group.

Conclusion:

Neither NTG nor Sal was superior to placebo for improvement in hand comfort or dexterity, in extreme cold at high altitude.
Myriads of cutaneous manifestations with Nilotinib, treated by acitretin – a case report
Authors: Hongal Amrita A. , Revathi T. N. , Radhika Seetharampura Ramamurthy , Shilpa Kanathur
Published: December 2020

A remarkable advancement is been made in the treatment of cancer, through chemotherapeutic drugs like tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI), etc. Chemotherapy induced cutaneous side effects are multiple and usually they are underreported. Nilotinib is a second generation TKI, which is approved for imatinib resistant CML. Various cutaneous and its appendageal changes have been noticed with the use of nilotinib usage. Here, we report such case of a 34 year old male, who is a case of CML being treated with Nilotinib for 2.5 years, presented to us with perforating folliculitis, psoriasiform dermatosis, KP like lesions, madarosis and textural changes of scalp hair.
An Open-label, Prospective, Comparative, Double-arm Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Minocycline Extended-release Formulation Compared with Minocycline Immediate-release Formulation in the Management of Patients with Papulopustular Acne
Authors: Pande Sushil , Deshmukh Gaurav , Dhoot Dhiraj , Andhorikar Nilesh
Published: December 2020

Introduction:

Minocycline because of its multiple advantages is considered as first-line therapy in the management of acne. However, conventional formulations of minocycline are associated with multiple side effects, thus limiting its use. Thus, extended-release formulation of minocycline was developed.

Materials and Methods:

This was an open-label, prospective, interventional, comparative, double-arm study. Patients with papulopustular acne were either received minocycline extended release (ER) 1 mg/kg/day or minocycline immediate release (IR) 100 mg/day for a period of 8 weeks. Safety was assessed by analyzing the adverse event (AE) profile in both the groups. Effectiveness was assessed by analyzing improvement in the mean inflammatory lesion count.

Results:

A total of 100 patients were included in the study, 50 in each group. A total of four AEs were reported by 2 (4.0%) patients in the ER group, whereas ten AEs were reported by 5 (10.0%) patients in the IR group. The mean inflammatory lesion count in the ER group at baseline was 14.95 ± 3.76, whereas in the IR group, it was 14.52 ± 3.38. Significant decrease in inflammatory lesion count was observed in both the groups during treatment period.

Conclusion:

The results of this study prove that ER formulation of minocycline is associated with better improvement in acne compared to IR formulation. The study also proves that ER formulation is associated with better safety profile compared to IR profile.
Response to Intravenous Immunoglobulin in a Patient of Drug Reaction Eosinophilia Systemic Symptom Syndrome with Renal Involvement Complicated by Steroid-induced Avascular Necrosis of Femur
Authors: Patra Suman , Rupla Richa , Narula Saumya , Asati Dinesh P.
Published: December 2020

Drug reaction eosinophilia systemic symptom (DRESS) is one of the most serious adverse drug reactions and corticosteroid is the mainstay of management. Here, we report a case of DRESS with renal involvement complicated by steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femur. The patient responded significantly with two courses of intravenous immunoglobulin given at monthly interval, and his corticosteroid dose could be tapered early.
Emotional Intelligence and its Association with Academic Success and Performance in Medical Students
Authors: Altwijri Sulaiman , Alotaibi Abdulaziz , Alsaeed Mohammed , Alsalim Abdulrahman , Alatiq Abdulrahman , Al-Sarheed Saud , Agha Sajida , Omair Aamir
Published: December 2020

Background:

Emotional intelligence (EI) is potentially associated with higher academic performance. However, no study from the Gulf region has previously assessed if EI affects academic success and academic performance in medical students.

Objectives:

To examine the relationship between EI and academic success and academic performance in a sample of Saudi Arabian medical students.

Methods:

This cross-sectional, questionnaire study included all 4th–6th year medical students enrolled at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the academic year 2017–18. Eligible students were invited to complete the self-administered Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test and the Academic Success Inventory for College Students (ASICS) along with a questionnaire eliciting demographic information between January and April 2018. Academic achievement was assessed based on each student's self-reported grade point average in the most recent examination.

Results:

Of 377 eligible students, 296 (78%) completed the questionnaires. A significant association was identified between overall EI and ASICS scores (r = 0.197; P < 0.001). EI scores were constant in males and females and the year of study. No statistically significant association was observed between EI and academic success across gender and academic years (P > 0.05 for all values). However, in terms of external motivation and career decidedness by level of study, final-year students had higher scores compared with students in the other two study years (P = 0.02 and P = 0.01, respectively).

Conclusion:

This study offers primary data on the impact of EI scores on academic success in medical education, and it identified several factors associated with EI and academic success. The findings of this study suggest that EI and academic success are linked, and that both are vital for increasing academic performance.
ULUSLARARASI ÖĞRENCİLERİN ALGILADIKLARI SOSYAL DESTEK ve YALNIZLIK DÜZEYLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ: BİR KARMA YÖNTEM ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: SEVER Melih , ÖZDEMİR Seyhan
Published: December 2020

Bu araştırma, uluslararası öğrencilerin sosyal destek ve yalnızlık düzeylerini ve bunlarla ilişkili etmenleri incelemek için karma yöntemde yapılmıştır. Araştırma karma araştırma desenlerinden yakınsayan paralel karma desende tasarlanmıştır. Nicel veriler, çeşitli fakültelerde eğitim gören kolayda örneklem seçimiyle ulaşılan 54 farklı ülkeden gelen 276 öğrencilerden anketlerle toplanmıştır. Nitel araştırmanın bulguları, 9 kadın ve 14 erkek olmak üzere toplam 23 uluslararası lisans öğrencisinin katılımı ile yüz yüze ve tam yapılandırılmış görüşme formlarıyla elde edilmiştir. Araştırma sonunda hem nicel hem de nitel bulgular, uluslararası öğrencilerin yalnızlık düzeylerinin düşük, algılanan sosyal destek düzeylerinin ise yüksek olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Öğrencilerin geldikleri bölgelere göre sosyal destek ve yalnızlık ortalama puanları istatiksel olarak farklılık göstermiştir. Ortadoğu ülkelerinden gelen öğrencilerin diğer ülke gruplarına göre kendilerini daha yalnız hissettiği ve daha az sosyal destek algıladığı bulunmuştur. Ayrıca, Ortadoğu ve Afrika ülkelerinden ülkemize gelen katılımcı öğrencilerin tam yapılandırılmış görüşmelerde ayrımcılık ve dışlanma deneyimleri paylaştıkları görülmüştür. Buna göre Ortadoğu ve Afrika ülkelerinden gelen öğrenciler için farklı kültürlere uyum ve farkındalık çalışmaları ile bu öğrencilere yönelik oryantasyon çalışmaları yapılması önerilmiştir.
KÉO DÀI THỜI GIAN BẢO QUẢN TRÁI BƠ (Persea americana) BẰNG BAO MÀNG PHỨC HỢP CHITOSAN-SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
Authors: ĐỨC VƯỢNG NGUYỄN , THỊ HỒNG TRANG LÊ , THỊ NHỊ LÊ , THỊ HỒNG NHUNG ĐINH , THỊ DIỄM PHƯƠNG TRẦN , HUỲNH ĐÌNH THUẤN NGUYỄN
Published: December 2020

Nghiên cứu này đánh giá ảnh hưởng của việc bao màng chitosan (CH) ở các nồng độ khác nhau, kết hợp 0,01% sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP) đến chất lượng trái bơ booth. Trái bơ booth được nhúng trong nước ấm (~55°C) trong 30 giây, rồi được nhúng trong dung dịch axit axetic 1% (mẫu đối chứng), CH 2, 2,5, và 3% kết hợp TPP 0,01% trong 1 phút. Sau khi được để khô tự nhiên, các mẫu được nhúng lần 2 trong 10 giây. Mẫu được để khô tự nhiên, và được bảo quản ở 10±2°C. Kết quả cho thấy, tỷ lệ CO2 sinh ra của mẫu đối chứng đạt cực đại ở ngày 11, trong khi của các mẫu bơ được bao màng bởi 2, 2,5, 3% chitosan đạt tương ứng ở các ngày 17, 21, và 19. Kết quả tương tự được quan sát thấy ở tỷ lệ ethylen sinh ra ở các ngày bảo quản tương ứng. Tại đỉnh hô hấp, tỷ lệ hao hụt khối lượng của mẫu đối chứng khoảng 20%; cao hơn 3-5 lần so với tỷ lệ này ở các mẫu bơ được bao màng bởi dung dịch CH 2, 2,5, 3% (tương ứng khoảng 6,6, 3,8, và 4%). Đồng thời, hao hụt hàm lượng vitamin C thấp nhất ghi nhận được trong mẫu bơ bao màng bởi CH 2,5%. Dung dịch CH 2,5% và TPP 0,01% thể hiện khả năng phù hợp bảo quản trái bơ.
CÀ PHÊ CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO VIỆT NAM: CÁCH TIẾP CẬN TỪ CHUỖI GIÁ TRỊ VÀ TẦM QUAN TRỌNG CỦA THỬ NẾM
Authors: BÁ THANH NGUYỄN
Published: December 2020

Cà phê là một trong những thức uống tiêu thụ nhiều nhất trên thế giới và là loại hàng hóa được giao dịch đứng thứ 2 trên thế giới sau dầu mỏ. Chất lượng cà phê là vấn đề luôn được khách hàng quan tâm và đòi hỏi nhà sản xuất phải đáp ứng tiêu chuẩn. Đó là chìa khóa về giá cả trong hoạt động mua bán. Cà phê chất lượng cao được đưa vào nhóm sản phẩm quốc gia từ năm 2017 cho thấy tầm quan trọng của mặt hàng nông sản này. Trên thực tế, có nhiều yếu tố tác động trong chuỗi cà phê: từ khâu chọn giống, trồng trọt, chế biến, rang xay, thử nếm…. Việc xây dựng hệ thống kiểm soát chất lượng từ nông trại đến ly cà phê đóng vai trò quan trọng nhằm truy xuất được nguồn gốc và đảm bảo chất lượng cao nhất của sản phẩm. Hệ thống này xây dựng nhằm đánh giá thường xuyên các chỉ tiêu sản phẩm (hóa lý và cảm quan) theo thời điểm, mùa vụ, vùng địa lý của cà phê (cà phê Arabica và cà phê Robusta). Trong các dữ liệu giám sát này, dữ liệu thử nếm cảm quan là tiêu chí quan trọng trong phân hạng chất lượng cà phê. Đây cũng chinh là yếu tố quyết định giá cả cà phê khi giao dịch mua bán. Với mục tiêu nhằm đề xuất giải pháp nâng cao chất lượng cà phê Việt Nam và xây dựng thương hiệu cà phê chất lượng cao, cà phê đặc sản trong bối cảnh hiện nay ở Việt Nam và nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của dữ liệu thử nếm, bài báo này sẽ trình bày 4 nội dung chính: (1) bức tranh chung về chế biến cà phê từ giai đoạn trồng cà phê đến khâu cuối cùng là tiêu thụ sản phẩm, (2) tiêu chuẩn cà phê và tiêu chuẩn thử nếm cà phê, (3) tiêu chí xây dựng đội ngũ thử nếm cà phê ở các đơn vị chế biến, sản xuất, xuất khẩu cà phê và (4) cuối cùng là một số đề xuất nâng tầm giá trị cho hạt cà phê Việt Nam trong tương lai. Chúng tôi hy vọng rằng bài báo là một tài liệu tham khảo hữu ích giúp các đơn vị sản xuất cà phê hiểu rõ bức tranh toàn cảnh về các yếu tố tác động trong chuỗi giá trị của cà phê, từ đó thấy được vai trò rất quan trọng của đội ngũ thử nếm trong việc xây dựng tiêu chuẩn cà phê chất lượng cao.
THỬ NGHIỆM SẢN XUẤT VÀ BƯỚC ĐẦU ỨNG DỤNG BỘT ĐẠM TỪ TRÙN QUẾ (Perionyx excavatus) LÊN ĐÀN HEO CON LAI (Yourshire và Landrace) SAU CAI SỮA
Authors: TẤN VIỆT PHẠM , NGỌC HUY NGUYỄN , HUỲNH MINH THẢO HỨA , THỊ LUYẾN BÙI , THANH HẢI NGUYỄN , NGỌC ẨN NGUYỄN , THỊ DIỆU HẠNH* NGUYỄN
Published: December 2020

Trùn quế (Perionyx excavatus) là loài sinh vật phổ biến và có ích trong việc tham gia cải tạo và cung cấp dưỡng chất cho đất nông nghiệp. Bên cạnh đó, hàm lượng đạm cao trong thịt trùn quế cũng là nguồn dưỡng chất dồi dào cho ngành chăn nuôi. Chúng tôi đã tiến hành thuỷ phân thịt trùn quế bằng hệ thống lên men bán tự động trong 18 giờ ở nhiệt độ 40℃, tốc độ khuấy 130 vòng/phút, pH 6,5. Hỗn hợp lên men được bổ sung 5% rỉ đường, 1% enzyme protease SEB-Neutral PL, 5mM Ca2+ và 40% thịt trùn quế. Dịch thuỷ phân được sấy phun với 20% maltodextrin M100 để tạo bột đạm hoà tan nhằm dể dàng bảo quản, vận chuyển và bổ sung cho chăn nuôi. Đàn heo sử dụng 2% bột đạm từ thịt trùn quế trong khẩu phần ăn có tốc độ tăng trưởng tốt nhất. Các đàn heo sử dụng bột đạm từ thịt trùn quế đều có sức khoẻ và hoạt động sinh lý ổn định. Nghiên cứu này sẽ tiếp tục được thực hiện trên nhiều đối tượng khác để nhằm thương mại hoá sản phẩm bột đạm từ thịt trùn quế.
PHÂN LẬP VÀ KHẢO SÁT ĐIỀU KIỆN SINH TỔNG HỢP AMYLASE CỦA XẠ KHUẨN RB-XK3
Authors: THỊ DIỆU HẠNH NGUYỄN , THỊ THANH THÚY NGUYỄN , THỊ LUYẾN BÙI , THANH HẢI NGUYỄN , TRƯỜNG CHINH HỨA , BÍCH NGÂN ĐẶNG , NGỌC ẨN NGUYỄN , TẤN VIỆT* PHẠM
Published: December 2020

Vi sinh vật có vai trò quan trọng trong việc phân hủy các hợp chất hữu cơ trong tự nhiên và là đối tượng cho việc sản xuất enzyme trên thế giới. Trong đó, amylase là một trong ba enzyme được sử dụng nhiều nhất trên thị trường enzyme công nghiệp và việc tìm kiếm các đối tượng vi sinh vật sản xuất amylase mạnh và có khả năng hoạt động tốt trong các điều kiện cực đoan là cần thiết, đặc biệt xạ khuẩn là đối tượng tiềm năng cho sự sản xuất amylase công nghiệp. Trong nghiên cứu này, 23 chủng xạ khuẩn đã được phân lập từ nhiều mẫu đất khác nhau, trong đó chủng xạ khuẩn RB-XK3 đã được tuyển chọn và định danh thuộc loài Streptomyces canus. Chủng xạ khuẩn này thể hiện khả năng sinh tổng hợp amylase tốt trong môi trường Gause II chứa 1% cơ chất tinh bột và 0,5% NH4NO3 với pH 8,0 tại 37C trong thời gian lên men là 96 giờ. Chủng xạ khuẩn RB-XK3 cho thấy tiềm năng sản xuất amylase trong môi trường kiềm thay vì trung tính như các chủng xạ khuẩn khác và có thể ứng dụng trong nhiều lĩnh vực khác nhau.
Representações do Trabalho na Velhice
Authors: Moratelli Valmir
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho discute aspectos da representação de personagens idosos na telenovela e sua relação com a aposentadoria, invalidez e dependência financeira. Analisa-se A dona do pedaço, telenovela de 2019 realizada pela TV Globo, no momento que se aprovava uma ampla reforma no sistema previdenciário. É a telenovela com o maior número de atores idosos no ar. Ao se levantar aspectos característicos da narrativa folhetinesca, quer-se debater de que forma são construídos discursos de identidade familiarizados socialmente a respeito dos idosos.
Autoritarismo e democracia nos filmes “Jânio a 24 Quadros” (1981, de Luís Alberto Pereira) e “Jango” (1984, de Silvio Tendler)
Authors: Dias Rodrigo Francisco
Published: December 2020

Este artigo trata de como os temas do autoritarismo e da democracia são abordados nos filmes Jânio a 24 Quadros (1981, de Luís Alberto Pereira) e Jango (1984, de Silvio Tendler), dois documentários produzidos durante o processo de redemocratização do Brasil. Por meio da análise dos aspectos formais/estéticos dos dois filmes, pretendemos estabelecer um diálogo entre Cinema Documentário e História do Brasil.
Rock, mídia e política
Authors: Sotana Edvaldo Correa
Published: December 2020

Resenha do livro Rock cá, rock lá: a produção roqueira no Brasil e em Portugal na imprensa – 1970/1985.
Democracia e arte
Authors: Vigário Jacqueline Siqueira , Daher Anna Paula Teixeira
Published: December 2020

O financiamento da cultura por meio de leis de incentivo, especialmente a Lei Rouanet, desperta percepções muitas vezes contrárias entre a população em geral, que muitas vezes se insurge quanto aos critérios utilizados pelas empresas para escolher as produções contempladas com o seu patrocínio. Isso culmina na opinião de que não se deveria priorizar a utilização de recursos públicos para promover espetáculos artísticos como peças de teatro, shows musicais, produção de filmes, etc.
Trabalho, imigrantes e política em “Greve na Fábrica”
Authors: Bosi Antonio de Pádua
Published: December 2020

Este artigo discute a relação entre trabalho, imigrantes e política presente no livro “Greve na Fábrica”, de Robert Linhart, publicado em 1978, articulado às experiências vividas no maio de 68, como estudante, dirigente político e operário “integrado”. Trata-se de uma relação historicamente datada, cujo fato principal aqui destacado é a experiência de entrosamento entre operários de diversas nacionalidades na linha de montagem da Citroën em 1969. Num plano paralelo está a narrativa de Linhart sobre seus vínculos com a classe operária encontrados no cotidiano do trabalho. Espera-se abordar tais pontos orbitando em torno de distintas identidades culturais face a experiência do trabalho industrial.
O teatro de rua e sua expressão política
Authors: Costa Rodrigo de Freitas
Published: December 2020

A partir das reflexões sobre a artes brasileiras produzidas no período posterior à Ditadura Militar, este artigo apresenta questões sobre o processo de formação do Grupo Galpão, coletivo teatral formado em Belo Horizonte no início da década de 1980, responsável por reconhecidos espetáculos de rua e importantes encenações de textos clássicos da dramaturgia ocidental. Para tanto, nosso foco será no ambiente da década de 1980 procurando compreender a importância do teatro de rua naquele contexto, as opções estéticas realizadas pelos atores e, por fim, os debates temáticos oriundos das primeiras peças do grupo.
Editorial
Authors: Gomes Aguinaldo Rodrigues , Sousa Neto Miguel Rodrigues de
Published: December 2020

Editorial de albuquerque, vol. 12, n. 24, jul.— dez. de 2020.
RELEVANSI PENGGEMBALAAN PAULUS DALAM I KORINTUS 3:1-9 TERHADAP PENJANGKAUAN ANAK MUDA DI GBI PASKO BANDUNG
Authors: Aryanti Victoria Eva , Abraham Jessica E. , Santoso Christopher , Deak Victor
Published: December 2020

Konflik merupakan salah satu persoalan yang dihadapi gereja yang seringkali mengakibatkan perpecahan dan penurunan partisipasi jemaat dalam persekutuan. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi penggembalaan Rasul Paulus sebagaimana tertuang dalam 1 Korintus 3:1-9 dan relevansinya terhadap penjangkauan anak muda di GBI Pasko Bandung dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan studi pustaka. Dari penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa strategi penggembalaan Rasul Paulus adalah: (1) Paulus berusaha menciptakan komunikasi yang positif, (2) Paulus berusaha menghubungkan praktek pelayanan dengan ajaran Kristen, (3) menggunakan media surat untuk mengatasi kesulitan berkomunikasi pada waktu itu. Relevansinya dalam penggembalaan anak muda di GBI Pasko Bandung adalah: (1) menggembalakan anak muda dengan komunikasi yang positif, (2) mengajak anak muda menghadapi perbedaan secara dewasa, (3) menguatkan iman anak muda dengan pengajaran. Selain itu untuk mengatasi keterbatasan menjangkau anak-anak muda bisa menggunakan berbagai media komunikasi dewasa ini seperti gagdet agar mereka bisa disentuh secara personal.
KONSEP PEMBENARAN MENURUT ROMA 5:1-11 DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI GEREJA MASA KINI
Authors: Bungan Finsen Deviston
Published: December 2020

Di kalangan gereja ada yang melihat pembenaran sebagai tindakan Allah supaya orang Kristen bisa masuk surga. Hal ini bertentangan dengan konsep pembenaran sesuai dengan kebenaran Alkitab sebagaimana tercantum dalam Roma 5:1-11. Tulisan ini bermaksud mengeksplorasi bagian teks Alkitab ini agar diperoleh konsep yang benar mengenai pembenaran. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis teks secara sintaksis dan semantis yaitu fokus pada teks itu sendiri, interaksi dengan teks-teks lain dan tulisan para Bapa Gereja. Hasil penelitian didapatkan adalah bahwa dibenarkan berarti memperoleh damai dengan Allah, tidak menjadi seteru Allah dengan hidup dalam dosa-dosa. Dibenarkan juga berarti gereja memperoleh akses kepada Anugerah Allah dan dibebaskan dari murka Allah atau penghakiman Allah, serta diselamatkan oleh hidup-Nya atau diselamatkan oleh oleh Yesus Kristus.
The Ethical Dilemma of 21st Century Organizational Leadership: A Four-Chapter Critical Review of the book “Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow”
Authors: Hibajene Mweemba Aubrey , Mauzard Nicole
Published: December 2020

The 21st century leader of any organization is faced with a number of ethical dilemmas that may have an overall impact on the performance of the organization regardless of its context. Globalization and its effects count for ethical wellbeing of both leaders and the led as a result of the advent of technology. The contexts in which ethical issues occur assume that the subject has become more imperative to leaders and would be leaders to understand. The ethical issue is even more complicated with the fact that organizations have individuals and groups that may have varying beliefs and values, each carrying their own view about what they need from the organization. Creating an ethical inclusive organizational climate, therefore, becomes imperious in this age and time. The general role of ethics in any leadership setting must be seen to be a very important ingredient for any organizations as leadership without ethics and integrity, combined with personal and corporate accountability can be harmful both for the organization and its affiliates in society. This paper, therefore, reviewed and evaluated how leaders in this modern era and time can shape ethical contexts. It discusses how to build an ethical small group, the notion of ethical organizational climate and how leaders can meet the challenges leaders find in their ethical dilemmas in this global society. It also highlights what studies say about ethical crisis leadership and also argues on the need for the realization of the ‘common good’ by leaders as an important element of ethical leadership.
Effect of School Management on Students’ Perceived Academic Achievement among Seventh-Day Adventist Secondary Schools in North-East Tanzania
Authors: Allen Senguo Emmanuel , Ozias Ilomo Onesto
Published: December 2020

This study investigated the effect of school management on students’ perceived academic achievement among Seventh- day Adventist secondary schools in in North-East Tanzania. The study employed survey research design, whereby a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 311 randomly selected students and their responses were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The study established that school management was effective in planning, motivating and encouraging students to work hard toward maximized academic achievement. However, the school management was perceived ineffective in accepting ideas from students and involving parents in decision making. Students were satisfied with their academic achievement and believed that their academic competence keeps increasing from day to day but were undecided whether teachers and parents are satisfied with their academic achievement. Finally, students’ academic achievement is positively influenced by effective school management. Based on the conclusions, the researchers recommended that, while school management is effective in planning, motivating and encouraging students to work hard toward maximized achievement, the school leaders need to improve on acceptance of constructive ideas from students and involving parents in decision making processes. While students were satisfied with their academic achievement and they were undecided whether teachers and parents are satisfied with their academic achievements, there is a need to enhance the interaction between students and their parents and teachers for them to grasp how parents and teachers perceive their academic achievement. Finally, while students’ academic achievement is positively influenced be effective school management, there is need for school leaders to improve their managerial practices which will enhance the level of academic achievement by students in the respective schools.
The Extent of Male Partners’ Participation in Family Planning: A Case of Tarime District, Tanzania
Authors: Ismail Machinda Zena , Mbonile J. M , Godwin Mtae Herrieth
Published: December 2020

This study sought to examine the extent of male partners’ participation in family planning in Tarime District, Tanzania. The study adapted a mixed research design to generate data through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and questionnaires. The instruments were employed to 312 respondents. The analysis was done using descriptive statistics and thematic approach. The major findings indicated that men were the major decision makers within the household because in many situations, they owned the family income and they were the breadwinners. Study participants had different perceptions of family planning methods but generally, fear of side effects was found to be the major hindrance to enhanced use of family planning methods. Furthermore, some people associated the use of family planning with unfaithfulness or promiscuity. The study recommends that it is important to consider the multiplicity of social realities in the efforts to improve the acceptability of the modern family planning services. In addition, efforts need to be intensified to encourage partner communication and engagement in order to improve the family planning practices. Future family planning programs should look at addressing underlying social norms leading to gender inequality and lack of joint decision-making. Finally, family planning programs should encourage communication and joint decision-making among couples in households.