bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINANTS OF DIVIDEND OF PUBLIC OIL AND GAS SECTOR IN INDIA
Authors:   Prin M C Shah Commerce College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Mistry Dharmendra S. , Vyas Pallavi C.
Published: September 2021

Dividend is the return given to the shareholders on investment made by them in company’s capital. It is paid in cash to shareholders out of companies’ profit and sometimes shareholders have an option to reinvest all or part of dividend in the company. Raising of fund for future growth and development of the significantly depend on Dividend Decision. Hence, the present study is an attempt to study the determinants of the Dividend decision. In the present paper, The impact of profit Before Tax, Assets and Long-Term Liabilities on Dividend Decision of the Public Oil and Gas Sector in India has been analysed in the present research work. Analysis for the period of 5 years i.e., 2015-16 to 2019-20 through a statistical model has been carried out. The regression and correlation techniques have been used to study the level of impact of the selected companies on the public sector of Oil and Gas Sector in India. The study found that 97% variation in the Dividend was because of a set of predictors and hence the Dividend can be predicted from a linear combination of factors affecting dividend decision i.e. PBT (Profit Before Tax), A (Assets) and L (Long-term Liabilities). It can be concluded that shareholders got an increase in Dividend with the increase in PBT. It means that shareholders got a higher return in the form of a Dividend on the fund provided by them because of increase in profits of the companies. It is observed that with the increase in Assets (means with the increase in the size of the business), correspondingly turnover and profit have increased and as a result, the return of the shareholders i.e. Dividend has also increased. On one hand, Long Term Liabilities have increased while on the other hand Dividend has also increased. It shows that the fund requirement for an increase in Assets (size of the business) has been met by the borrowed funds and equity shareholders got the benefit of Trading on Equity because the amount of Dividend has also increased
LOCKDOWN ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors:   PG & Research Department of Commerce, Rani Anna Government College for Women, Rajaprabha Ms. P. , Selvi Dr. V. Darling
Published: September 2021

There are several studies have been conducted at a global level to assess the COVID-19 Lockdown related issues. But in the study is to assess the lockdown engagement and enrichment of college students during COVID-19 on various college students and university students in Tirunelveli District. An online survey was conducted from 13th May to 22nd May 2020 to collect data. A structural Questionnaire link was sent to students via Whatsapp and email using the “Google Form”. A total number of respondents is 80, the students provided complete information regarding the study survey. The researcher has applied the statistical tools like percentage analysis, reliability test, t-test, chi-square test, and cluster analysis to analyse the results. Most of the respondents stated that the financial problem is the major reason for not updating themselves and distraction, laziness, parental/child pressures are the least reasons for not updating as per the modern scenario which is expressed by the sample respondents. The researcher suggested that the universities and colleges should make their own uniform academic plan and also generate a proper Non-stop Continuity Education Plan to continue the college students' learning process during this pandemic lockdown and to have encouraged the students to upgrade their skills.
TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF MADHYA PRADESH- CHANDERI & MAHESHWARI SARIS
Authors:   FDDI, Noida, Yadav Sneha
Published: September 2021

The idyllic township, the birthplace of the most enduring creations of Madhya Pradesh- the Maheshwari Sari and Chanderi Sari. The Maheshwari Sari was conceived and designed by Queen Ahilya Bai. The cotton and silk fibers of the Maheshwari Sari draw up a picture of grace itself. Deriving inspiration from Ahilya Bai’s beautifully carded palace walls; the Maheshwari stands elegantly complete with its elaborate patterns and intricate borders. Serene in its simplicity. Majestic in its design. Determined in its strength. Feminine in its softness. Soft, tender drapes. Delicate, luminous sensations. A melody in fabric. A sweet lullaby that lulls you to sleep. A tune that soothes the senses. Such is the charisma of the velvety, translucent Chanderi. Delicately woven threads in subtle hues. The textural luminosity and lissom drape of Chanderi silk makes it a favourite dress for special occasions. The astounding grace and dignified poise of Chanderi is a sight worth beholding. It is indeed a scintillating symphony of softness.
Occurrence and growth of sub-50 nm aerosol particles in the Amazonian boundary layer
Authors: Franco Marco A. , Ditas Florian , Kremper Leslie Ann , Machado Luiz A. T. , Andreae Meinrat O. , Araújo Alessandro , Barbosa Henrique M. J. , de Brito Joel F. , Carbone Samara , Holanda Bruna A. , Morais Fernando G. , Nascimento Janaína P. , Pöhlker Mira L. , Rizzo Luciana V. , Sá Marta , Saturno Jorge , Walter David , Wolff Stefan , Pöschl Ulrich , Artaxo Paulo , Pöhlker Christopher
Published: September 2021

Abstract. New particle formation (NPF), referring to the nucleation of molecular clusters and their subsequent growth into the cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) size range, is a globally significant and climate-relevant source of atmospheric aerosols. Classical NPF exhibiting continuous growth from a few nanometers to the Aitken mode around 60–70 nm is widely observed in the planetary boundary layer (PBL) around the world, but not in central Amazonia. Here, classical NPF events are rarely observed in the PBL, but instead, NPF begins in the upper troposphere (UT), followed by downdraft injection of sub-50 nm (CN< 50) particles into the PBL and their subsequent growth. Central aspects of our understanding of these processes in the Amazon have remained enigmatic, however. Based on more than six years of aerosol and meteorological data from the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO, Feb 2014 to Sep 2020), we analyzed the diurnal and seasonal patterns as well as meteorological conditions during 254 of such Amazonian growth events on 217 event days, which show a sudden occurrence of particles between 10 and 50 nm in the PBL, followed by their growth to CCN sizes. The occurrence of events was significantly higher during the wet season, with 88 % of all events from January to June, than during the dry season, with 12 % from July to December, probably due to differences in the condensation sink (CS), atmospheric aerosol load, and meteorological conditions. Across all events, a median growth rate (GR) of 5.2 nm h−1 and a median CS of 0.0011 s−1 were observed. The growth events were more frequent during the daytime (74 %) and showed higher GR (5.9 nm h−1) compared to nighttime events (4.0 nm h−1), emphasizing the role of photochemistry and PBL evolution in particle growth. About 70 % of the events showed a negative anomaly of the equivalent potential temperature (∆θ'e) – as a marker for downdrafts – and a low satellite brightness temperature (Tir) – as a marker for deep convective clouds – in good agreement with particle injection from the UT in the course of strong convective activity. About 30 % of the events, however, occurred in the absence of deep convection, partly under clear sky conditions, and with a positive ∆θ'e anomaly. Therefore, these events do not appear to be related to downdraft injection and suggest the existence of other currently unknown sources of the sub-50 nm particles.
On the relationship of energetic particle precipitation and mesopause temperature
Authors: Enengl Florine , Partamies Noora , Ivchenko Nickolay , Baddeley Lisa
Published: September 2021

Abstract. Energetic particle precipitation (EPP) has the potential to change the neutral atmospheric temperature in the mesopause region. However, recent results are inconsistent, leaving the mechanism and the actual effect still unresolved.
In this study we have searched for electron precipitation events and investigated a possible correlation between D-region electron density enhancements and simultaneous neutral temperature changes. The rotational temperature of the excited hydroxyl (OH) molecules is retrieved from the infrared spectrum of the OH airglow. The electron density is monitored by the European Incoherent Scatter Scientific Association (EISCAT) Svalbard Radar. We use all available experiments from the International Polar Year (IPY) in 2007–2008 until February 2019. Particle precipitation events are characterized by rapid increases in electron density by a factor of 4 at an altitude range of 80–95 km, which overlaps with the nominal altitude of the infrared OH airglow layer. The OH airglow measurements and the electron density measurements are co-located.
Six of the 10 analysed electron precipitation events are associated with a temperature decrease of 10–20 K. Four events were related to a temperature change of less than 10 K. We interpret the results in terms of the change in the chemical composition in the mesosphere. Due to EPP ionization the population of excited OH at the top of the airglow layer may decrease. As a consequence, the airglow peak height changes and the temperatures are probed at lower altitudes. The observed change in temperature thus depends on the behaviour of the vertical temperature profile within the airglow layer. This is in agreement with conclusions of earlier studies but is, for the first time, constructed from electron precipitation measurements as opposed to proxies. The EPP-related temperature change recovers very fast, typically within less than 60 min. We therefore further conclude that this type of EPP event reaching the mesopause region would only have a significant impact on the longer-term heat balance in the mesosphere if the lifetime of the precipitation was much longer than that of an EPP event (30–60 min) found in this study.
Fluvial carbon dioxide emission from the Lena River basin during the spring flood
Authors: Vorobyev Sergey N. , Karlsson Jan , Kolesnichenko Yuri Y. , Korets Mikhail A. , Pokrovsky Oleg S.
Published: September 2021

Abstract. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from inland waters of permafrost-affected regions is one of the key factors of circumpolar aquatic ecosystem response to climate warming and permafrost thaw. Riverine systems of central and eastern Siberia contribute a significant part of the water and carbon (C) export to the Arctic Ocean, yet their C exchange with the atmosphere remains poorly known due to lack of in situ GHG concentration and emission estimates. Here we present the results of continuous in situ pCO2 measurements over a 2600 km transect of the Lena River main stem and lower reaches of 20 major tributaries (together representing a watershed area of 1 661 000 km2, 66 % of the Lena's basin), conducted at the peak of the spring flood. The pCO2 in the Lena (range 400–1400 µatm) and tributaries (range 400–1600 µatm) remained generally stable (within ca. 20 %) over the night–day period and across the river channels. The pCO2 in tributaries increased northward with mean annual temperature decrease and permafrost increase; this change was positively correlated with C stock in soil, the proportion of deciduous needleleaf forest, and the riparian vegetation. Based on gas transfer coefficients obtained from rivers of the Siberian permafrost zone (k=4.46 m d−1), we calculated CO2 emission for the main stem and tributaries. Typical fluxes ranged from 1 to 2 gCm-2d-1 (>99 % CO2, <1 % CH4), which is comparable with CO2 emission measured in the Kolyma, Yukon, and Mackenzie rivers and permafrost-affected rivers in western Siberia. The areal C emissions from lotic waters of the Lena watershed were quantified by taking into account the total area of permanent and seasonal water of the Lena basin (28 000 km2 ). Assuming 6 months of the year to be an open water period with no emission under ice, the annual C emission from the whole Lena basin is estimated as 8.3±2.5 Tg C yr−1, which is comparable to the DOC and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) lateral export to the Arctic Ocean.
Assessing the spatial and temporal variability of GHG emissions from different configurations of on-site wastewater treatment system using discrete and continuous gas flux measurement
Authors: Knappe Jan , Somlai Celia , Gill Laurence
Published: September 2021

Abstract. Global emissions linked to wastewater treatment are estimated to account for up to 1.5 % of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. However, few studies have measured GHG emissions from domestic on-site treatment systems (DWWTSs) directly. In this study, two DWWTSs were monitored for 446 days and > 42,000 gas flux measurements were conducted using both discrete spot measurements and continuous flux chamber deployments. The observed GHG fluxes from biological activity in the soil and water phase were found to be highly spatially and temporally variable and correlated to environmental factors, water usage patterns and system design. In total, the results show that a septic tank discharging effluent into a well-designed soil treatment unit is estimated to emit a net 9.99 kg-CO2eq cap−1 yr−1, with approximately 63 %, 27 % and 10 % of the total CO2-equivalent net emissions in the form of CO2, CH4 and N2O, respectively. Emissions from the septic tank surface contributed over 50 % of total emissions and tended to be strongly underestimated by one-off discrete measurements, especially when episodic ebullitive events are to be considered. Fluxes from the soil treatment unit (STU) stemmed from both the soil surface and the vent system, but were also found to be periodically negative, i.e. net uptakes. Soil fluxes were mostly influenced by temperature but peaked regularly under conditions of rapidly changing soil water content. Vent fluxes were mostly governed by effluent quality and a low number of high emission events was responsible for the majority of total observed vent emissions. Owing to the strong overall spatial and temporal heterogeneity of observed fluxes from DWWTSs across all modules, future studies should focus on continuous deployments of a number of flux chambers over discrete measurements to accurately assess GHG emissions from on-site systems. This study also provided insights into managing GHG emissions from DWWTSs by different system configuration design, as well as indicating that the current IPCC emission factors for CH4 and N2O are significantly overestimating emissions for on-site wastewater treatment systems.
A Remote Field Course Implementing High-Resolution Topography Acquisition and Applications Applied to Geomorphology
Authors: Bywater-Reyes Sharon , Pratt-Sitaula Beth
Published: September 2021

Abstract. The course "Geoscience Field Issues Using High-Resolution Topography to Understand Earth Surface Processes" was originally intended to be conducted in-person with both field data collection and analysis to meet the "field" component of the University of Northern Colorado's Earth Science degrees (Environmental and Geology). With the 2020 world pandemic and cancellation of most in-person activities for 2020, the course was adapted for 100 % online implementation with an optional one-day field campaign. To prepare for the changed delivery model, UNAVCO and the University of Northern Colorado collected GNSS data, drone imagery for use in structure from motion, and terrestrial laser scanning from a site near Greeley, Colorado USA on the Cache la Poudre River. These data were used in mock field campaigns and real analyses implemented by students virtually through Zoom and Canvas. The objective of the course is to train students in manual and remote sensing methods of topographic data collection, including 1) GPS/GNSS surveys, 2) structure from motion (SfM), and 3) ground-based (terrestrial laser scanning, TLS) and airborne LiDAR. Course content focused on earth-surface process applications, but could be adapted to other applications. This was taught workshop style with the bulk of the instruction and application occurring within a 2-week period during the summer. Students from throughout North America attended the course, most meeting Field Camp requirements required for graduation. Despite the challenging conditions, students met the majority of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ Field Capstone Learning Outcomes.
Dynamic modeling and vibration analysis of a cracked 3K-II planetary gear set for fault detection
Authors: Sang Meng , Huang Kang , Xiong Yangshou , Han Guangzhi , Cheng Zhenbang
Published: September 2021

Abstract. The 3K planetary gear system is a basic planetary transmission structure
with many advantages over the 2K-H planetary gear system. However, the
vibration characteristics will be more complicated due to the increase of
central gears meshing with each planet gear simultaneously. In this paper, a
lumped-parameter model for a 3K-II planetary gear set was developed to
simulate the dynamic response. The time-varying stiffness of each meshing
pair for different gear tooth root crack faults is calculated via the finite
element method. By considering the effect of time-varying transmission
paths, the transverse synthetic vibrations are obtained. Subsequently, the
feasibilities of transverse synthetic vibration signals and output torsional
vibration signals as reference for fault diagnosis are analyzed by studying
the time-domain and frequency-domain characteristics of these two vibration
signals. The results indicate that both the transverse synthetic vibration
signals and output torsional vibration signals can be used for fault
identification and localization of the 3K-II planetary gear train, and yet
they both have their limitations. Some results of this paper are available
as references for the fault diagnosis of 3K planetary gear trains.
Rheological stratification in impure rock salt during long-term creep: morphology, microstructure, and numerical models of multilayer folds in the Ocnele Mari salt mine, Romania
Authors: Adamuszek Marta , Tămaş Dan M. , Barabasch Jessica , Urai Janos L.
Published: September 2021

Abstract. At laboratory timescales, rock salt samples with different composition and
microstructure show variance in steady-state creep rates, but it is not
known if and how this variance is manifested at low strain rates and
corresponding deviatoric stresses. Here, we aim to quantify this from the
analysis of multilayer folds that developed in rock salt over geological timescale in the Ocnele Mari salt mine in Romania. The formation is composed of
over 90 % of halite, while distinct multiscale layering is caused by
variation in the fraction of impurities. Regional tectonics and mine-scale
fold structure are consistent with deformation in a shear zone after strong
shearing in a regional detachment, forming over 10 m scale chevron
folds of a tectonically sheared sedimentary layering, with smaller folds
developing on different scales in the hinges. Fold patterns at various
scales clearly indicate that during folding, the sequence was mechanically
stratified. The dark layers contain more impurities and are characterised
by a more regular layer thickness compared to the bright layers and
are thus inferred to have higher viscosities. Optical microscopy of gamma-decorated samples shows a strong shape-preferred
orientation of halite grains parallel to the foliation, which is reoriented
parallel to the axial plane of the folds studied. Microstructures indicate
dislocation creep, together with extensive fluid-assisted recrystallisation
and strong evidence for solution–precipitation creep. This provides support
for linear (Newtonian) viscous rheology as a dominating deformation
mechanism during the folding. Deviatoric stress during folding was lower
than during shearing in the detachment at around 1 MPa. We investigate fold development on various scales in a representative
multilayer package using finite-element numerical models, constrain the
relative layer thicknesses in a selected outcrop, and design a numerical
model. We explore the effect of different Newtonian viscosity ratios between
the layers on the evolving folds on different scales. By comparing the field
data and numerical results, we estimate that the effective viscosity ratio
between the layers was larger than 10 and up to 20. Additionally, we
demonstrate that the considerable variation of the layer thicknesses is not
a crucial factor to develop folds on different scales. Instead, unequal
distribution of the thin layers, which organise themselves into effectively
single layers with variable thickness, can control deformation on various
scales. Our results show that impurities can significantly change the
viscosity of rock salt deforming at low deviatoric stress and introduce
anisotropic viscosity, even in relatively pure layered rock.
Satellite Passive Microwave Sea-Ice Concentration Data Set Inter-comparison using Landsat data
Authors: Kern Stefan , Lavergne Thomas , Pedersen Leif Toudal , Tonboe Rasmus Tage , Bell Louisa , Meyer Maybritt , Zeigermann Luise Marie
Published: September 2021

Abstract. We report on results of an inter-comparison of 10 global sea-ice concentration (SIC) data products at 12.5 to 50.0 km grid resolution from satellite passive microwave (PMW) observations. For this we use SIC estimated from > 300 images acquired in the visible / near-infrared frequency range by joint the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/United States Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat sensor during years 2003–2011 and 2013–2015. Conditions covered are late winter / early spring in the Northern Hemisphere and from late winter through fall freeze-up in the Southern Hemisphere. Among the products investigated are the four products of the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) Ocean and Sea Ice Satellite Application Facility (OSI SAF) and European Space Agency (ESA) Climate Change Initiative (CCI) algorithms: SICCI-2 and OSI-450. We stress the importance to consider inter-comparison results across the entire SIC range instead of focusing on overall mean differences, and to take in account known biases in PMW SIC products, e.g. for thin ice. We find superior linear agreement between PMW SIC and Landsat SIC for the 25 km and the 50 km SICCI-2 products in both hemispheres. We discuss quantitatively various uncertainty sources of the evaluation carried out. First, depending on the number of mixed ocean-ice Landsat pixels classified erroneously as ice only, our Landsat SIC is found to be biased high. This applies to some of our Southern Hemisphere data, promotes an overly large fraction of Landsat SIC under-estimation by PMW SIC products, and renders PMW SIC products overestimating Landsat SIC particularly problematic. Secondly, our main results are based on SIC data truncated to the range 0 % to 100 %. We demonstrate using non-truncated SIC values, where possible, can considerably improve linear agreement between PMW and Landsat SIC. Thirdly, we investigate the impact of filters often used to clean up the final products from spurious SIC over open water due to weather effects and along coastlines due to land spillover. Benefiting from the possibility to switch on or off certain filters in the SICCI-2 and OSI-450 products we quantify the impact land spillover filtering can have on evaluation results as shown in this paper.
Probabilistic estimation of the Dynamic Wake Meandering model parameters using SpinnerLidar-derived wake characteristics
Authors: Conti Davide , Dimitrov Nikolay , Peña Alfredo , Herges Thomas
Published: September 2021

Abstract. We study the calibration of the Dynamic Wake Meandering (DWM) model using high-spatial- and high-temporal-resolution SpinnerLidar measurements of the wake field collected at the Scaled Wind Farm Technology (SWiFT) facility located in Lubbock, Texas, USA. We derive two-dimensional wake flow characteristics including wake deficit, wake turbulence, and wake meandering from the lidar observations under different atmospheric stability conditions, inflow wind speeds, and downstream distances up to five rotor diameters. We then apply Bayesian inference to obtain a probabilistic calibration of the DWM model, where the resulting joint distribution of parameters allows for both model implementation and uncertainty assessment. We validate the resulting fully resolved wake field predictions against the lidar measurements and discuss the most critical sources of uncertainty. The results indicate that the DWM model can accurately predict the mean wind velocity and turbulence fields in the far-wake region beyond four rotor diameters as long as properly calibrated parameters are used, and wake meandering time series are accurately replicated. We show that the current DWM model parameters in the IEC standard lead to conservative wake deficit predictions for ambient turbulence intensities above 12 % at the SWiFT site. Finally, we provide practical recommendations for reliable calibration procedures.
A Co-integration Approach to the Determinants of Inflation in Nigeria
Authors: I.J. Ugwulali , J.A. Adejuwon , D.J. Ojomolade , J.I. Ogwulali
Published: September 2021

This study was a co-integration approach to the determinants of inflation in Nigeria. The study became necessary as a result of the rampaging effect of the increasing rate of inflation in the country particularly immediately after the fiscal crises between 1980 and 1984. The study used secondary data collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin (2012-2018). This was analysed using auto-regressive distributed lag. The findings showed that real and lagged government expenditure, exchange rate, money supply and crude oil price are the main macroeconomic factors responsible for inflation in Nigeria. Whilst exchange rate depreciation helps to reduce the level of inflation, decreases in crude oil prices increase the level of inflation. Also, growth in real government expenditure and money supply exert pressure on price levels to move up. The long run co-integration and bounds results show that there is a long run relationship between inflation and government expenditure. The lagged explanatory variables are significant at 5% level of significance, except crude oil price. It was concluded that inflation in Nigeria is multi-dimensional and dynamic. It was therefore recommended that the government should implement policies that enhance increased production of goods and services leading to reduction in the general prices level and diversify the economic base to control the effect of inflation in Nigeria.
Peran Perempuan Rifaiyah Mempertahankan Ajaran Islam Rifa’iyah: Studi Kasus di Pati Jawa Tengah
Authors: Rosyid Moh.
Published: September 2021

Dalam riset ini, data diperoleh melalui literatur, observasi, dan wawancara dengan tokoh dan warga Rifaiyah di Tambangsari, Kedungwinong, Sukolilo, Pati, Jawa Tengah. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Tujuan ditulisnya naskah ini untuk memberi fakta bahwa jamaah Rifaiyah masih eksis hingga kini karena dilestarikan oleh generasi santrinya dengan mengkaji Kitab Tarjumah, karya K.H. Ahmad Rifai dan keberadaan Pondok Pesantren Rifaiyah. Hasil riset menunjukkan, bahwa lestarinyajamaah Rifaiyah di Dukuh Tambangsari hingga kini karena adanya peran seorang perempuan sebagai generasi penerus Rifaiyah. Ia adalah salah seorang cucu dari K.H. Ahmad Rifai, cikal bakal kiai/guru Rifaiyah yang mengenalkan Rifaiyah di Dukuh Tambangsari bernama K. Hannan. Adapun peran K. Hannan pada saat itu, antara lain: (1) sebagai pendakwah perempuan pada forum pengajian umum di wilayah Kabupaten Pati dan pengajian rutin dalam organisasi keagamaan di Dukuh Tambangsari; (2) sebagaiguru Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an di Dukuh Tambangsari; dan (3) mengaji Kitab Tarjumah.
Effects of experiential food education on local food purchasing and eating behavior
Authors: Lanou Amy , Mathews Leah , Speer Jessica , Mills Lance , Gold-Leighton Nicholas
Published: September 2021

Using self-reported health and economic behav­iors, this study explores the extent to which experi­ential food activities such as cooking new foods and attending farmers markets impact local food consumption, purchasing, and eating behaviors. This longitudinal survey includes pre/post inter­vention surveys administered to a convenience sample of 55 community members, categorized as “young adults,” “adults,” and “older adults.” The 41-item baseline survey includes closed-ended questions regarding food preference, purchasing habits, and general awareness. The 54-item post survey, administered after participating in the study, includes the same closed-ended questions as the pre-survey, as well as open-ended questions regarding participants’ perceived impact of the intervention on their behaviors. Data was analyzed with paired t tests, one-way ANOVA, paired pro­portional analysis using McNemar’s Test, Bonfer­roni correction tests, and normality tests. Survey results show significant positive change (p<0.001) in overall eating, preparation, and purchasing behaviors from baseline to post-study. These find­ings appear to demonstrate that simple, low-cost interventions to engage adults in learning about and experiencing local food can lead to a change in shopping and pro-local eating behaviors.
Dios, el hombre y Jesucristo en Cervantes (II)
Authors: Vega Blanco José
Published: September 2021

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Ortega y los Azcárate
Authors: Natal Álvarez Domingo
Published: September 2021

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El Acompañamiento Personal como Relación Interpersonal según Carl Rogers y Martin Buber
Authors: Natal Álvarez Domingo
Published: September 2021

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Re-crear el cristianismo: la actualidad de Jesús frente a la religiosidad postmoderna del segundo nihilismo y del neopaganismo
Authors: Tirado Marro Pablo
Published: September 2021

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Semana Santa: Mimesis y Anamnesis
Authors: Díez Barroso Santiago
Published: September 2021

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A Cumprunta a Soriano Calabro (VV): paradigmi etnostorici e antropologici
Authors: Battaglia Martino Michele
Published: September 2021

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C'è dolore e dolore: l'osteoma osteoide
Authors: Rizza Sebastiano
Published: September 2021

A 5-year-old boy with one-month history of atraumatic pain in his left leg was taken to the ED for a severe pain attack. A femoral osteoid osteoma was eventually diagnosed after the performance of a CT scan.
Quello strano dolore toracico
Authors: Palella Jessica Martine , Lamberti Rossella , Salvatici Elisabetta , Banderali Giuseppe
Published: September 2021

Myocarditis is a rare pathologic condition in paediatric age. It occurs above all in childhood and adolescence. Generally, it is brought about by a typical association with viral infections that cause a massive activation of the inflammatory cascade accountable for the damage in the myocardial tissue. Onset symptoms are not specific and do not often appear to be of cardiac origin, mostly in the youngest children. On the contrary, during adolescence, thoracic pain is likely to be present in the clinical scenario as in the reported case. Laboratory tests, electrocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography can help focus the clinical picture and especially cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is becoming a useful non-invasive investigative method. In contrast endomyocardial biopsy along with histoimmunological analysis is less used given its invasiveness and possible complications. The role of paediatricians is to recognize the patient at risk and promptly address them to the most appropriate diagnostic-therapeutic pathway.
Milton Hershey's World
Authors: McMahon James Dennis
Published: September 2021

The physical and cultural landscape created by well-known confectioner and philanthropist Milton Hershey in the model community of Hershey provides a case study for the interrelationship between architecture and identity over time. Borrowing heavily from his own Pennsylvania German background, Hershey created a vernacular landscape that also reflected the cultural identity of a majority of those already living in the area. Since Milton Hershey's death in 1945, community stakeholders have struggled to strike a balance between preserving this legacy and encouraging responsible growth. This article explores how contemporary stakeholders might best create a modern cultural landscape that is both sustainable and welcoming and the role vernacular architecture has played—and might continue to play—in the ongoing negotiation between tradition and modernity.
Gold mining in Ecuador: Innovative recommendations for the management and remediation of mercury-contaminated waters
Authors:   Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy, Mestanza-Ramón Carlos , D’Orio Giovanni ,   Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance, University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende, Italy, Straface Salvatore ,   Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Published: September 2021

ASGM Mining processes have increased in recent years, becoming one of the main activities re-sponsible for serious impacts on ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and valuable resources such as soil and water. It is necessary to analyze the successful management developed by some countries in gold extraction, through innovative techniques and procedures, and recommend its replication in Ecuador. It is undeniable that mercury is one of the main contaminants in gold mining, it is important to establish the best techniques to protect natural resources. The first section of this paper analyzed the changes in Ecuadorian mining management with a focus on gold mining processes, followed by a description of ASGM mining and mercury use in Ecuador. Finally, the main sources of contamination were analyzed and recommendations were made to improve mining management and reduce contamination of water bodies. The methodology used was based on a bibliographic review of gray and scientific literature. The recommendations establish that mining management in Ecuador should focus its efforts on improving control and monitoring capacity, regularization of mining registries, and strengthening regulations with new policies. Finally, to reduce the impact of Hg on water bodies, it is necessary to educate ASGM miners about the risks of indiscriminate use of mercury and about techniques that can provide better socioeconomic benefits.
Impact of Humorous Advertising on Purchase Decision: In Context of Pakistans Telecom Industry
Authors:   Lahore School of Economics, Pakistan, Waqar Abbiha
Published: September 2021

The purpose of the current study was to examine the impact of humorous advertisement on purchase decision. To the test the hypotheses, Ufone ads were analyzed and compared to other mobile network ads, which are being aired in Pakistans telecom industry. The data were collected from mobile users via survey method. The data were collected from January 2017 to January 2018. The sample size was 127. Data were analyzed using correlation and regression analysis. The findings suggested that humorous advertisement is one of the appeals which breaks the clutter. 90% of the respondents said that humorous advertisement greatly affects the purchase decision. Hence, Ufones ads are effective. Recommendation for future research would be to study humor in detail; that is dividing the humorous appeal in categories like dark humor, slice of life humor and studying their respective impact on customers purchase decision.
Impact of Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction: Evidence from Banking Industry
Authors:   Institute of Business and Management Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan, Khan Jawad , Khan Amanullah ,   Institute of Business and Management Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
Published: September 2021

This study aims to investigate impact of service quality on customer satisfaction. Information data were collected by questionnaires from two hundred customers of four private sector banks located in Peshawar district using convenience sampling technique. Results indicate that customer service quality has a positive influence on customer satisfaction.
Lease Financing as a Performance Driver: Evidence from Oil and Gas Sector of Pakistan
Authors:   Department of Commerce, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, Arshad Muhammad Usman , Bashir Zahid ,   Department of Commerce, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, Asif Muhammad ,   Department of Commerce, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, Hussain Ghalib ,   University of Sargodha, Bakahar Campus, Pakistan
Published: September 2021

The sole aim of the study is to analyze the effect of the lease as a potential driver of firm’s financial performance in oil and gas industry of Pakistan. The population for the current research study comprises of 18 listed companies of oil and gas sector of Pakistan but the final sample includes only nine companies which were using lease financing. The data were collected from the annual reports of companies from the year 2013 to 2017. Lease financing is used as an independent variable while firm performance as dependent variable defined by ROA. ordinary least square method was used. The study concludes that financing through the lease is not a significant driver of financial performance in oil and gas companies of Pakistan and also negatively affecting it rather these companies heavily rely on debt financing which decreases their performance. Only the firm size has a positive and significant effect on a firm’s performance in this sector. The policy makers and management should consider lease financing as a potential factor of decreasing the firm performance in oil and gas industry of Pakistan for future consideration. The research study has considerable importance for the oil and gas sector of Pakistan as the first in this domain for the future research, especially for the lease financing
Is Talent Management A Reality? A Case of Multinational Corporation in the Context of Karachi
Authors:   Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan, Qamar Anam , Haroon Shifa ,   Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan, Anjum Namra ,   Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan, Saleem Ayesha ,   Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan, Khan Aiman ,   Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: September 2021

Talent management is the recruitment, selection, and retainment of the most talented workforce which indicates that it is an advanced field of human resource management (HRM). The prosperity of an organization depends upon its talent force. In todays dynamic and competitive world, talent management is one of the main stumbling issues that organizations face. This research study examines the reality of talent management in Pakistan; besides, the challenges in the implementation of talent management have also been investigated. This research study is qualitative; in-depth semi-structured interviews have been conducted to collect the primary data from a Pakistani public based multinational corporation. Using content analysis, the key themes were identified. The findings reveal that talent management practices lack in Pakistan, but the renowned multinational corporations follow proper procedures and policies related to talent management. Furthermore, the findings further discover that there are three major types of challenges which are being faced today by the organizations; the managerial behavioral challenges are the most important, employee behavioral challenges are the least important and the structural challenges are also essential to overcome, for the implementation of talent management. The findings from this research can be used by the management or the policymakers of different organizations to execute talent management effectively and efficiently.
The Dynamic Effects of Innovation, FDI, & Trade Liberalization on Services Sector: An Evidence from Developed and Developing Economies
Authors:   Zhengzhou University, Henan, People’s Republic of China, Chishti Muhammad , Mehmood Farrukh ,   Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad, Pakistan
Published: September 2021

The current study is a bid to explore the dynamic effects of Innovation, FDI, and trade openness on services sector in selected developed and developing economies for the period of 1992 to 2016. For computing the empirical findings, this study deploys the static as we all dynamic panel data estimation approaches. The results reveal the significant role of GDP per capita and FDI in the growth of services sector. However, the services sector incurs the detrimental repercussions on the account of trade liberalization. These findings also demonstrate that, in both samples of economies, the services sector does not respond to the productivity differential. Furthermore, innovation exhibits a significant association with the growth of services sector in the case of developing economies.
La Variación de la cobertura vegetal del Parque Nacional Machalilla mediante la evaluación de índices de vegetación en la provincia de Manabí
Authors: Álvarez Marcelo , Macas Vinicio
Published: September 2021

El sector agrícola y la expansión urbana son amenazas para los bosques en el mundo (FAO, 2016), entre ellos, el Parque Nacional Machalilla (PNM en adelante). Esta área protegida se encuentra bajo la Categoría II de conservación (UICN, 2017) y protege uno de los ecosistemas más susceptibles del Ecuador, el bosque seco tropical (MAE, 2007). El objetivo principal de la investigación fue determinar la variación de la cobertura vegetal del PNM en un periodo de 30 años, para lo cual se utilizaron tres imágenes satelitales Landsat, ortofotografías e índices de vegetación con la finalidad de cuantificar la tasa de cambio para los periodos 1986-2000, 2000-2016 y 1986-2016. Además, se realizó la clasificación supervisada de imagen del año 2016 para fijar los valores umbrales de los índices, la cual contó con identificación y verificación de coberturas en campo. De los resultados obtenidos, se destaca que hubo una tasa anual de pérdida de vegetación natural de 195,28 ha en el PNM durante los últimos 30 años y que la mayoría de los cambios sucedieron en el periodo 1986-2000 con pérdidas de 181,20 ha/año, siendo el bosque seco más susceptible a pérdida de vegetación natural. Este análisis geoespacial permitió generar la cartografía de susceptibilidad a variación de cobertura vegetal del PNM, demostrando que el 73,82% de la pérdida de vegetación natural se concentra en zonas de muy alta y alta susceptibilidad, las cuales se encuentran cercanas a poblados y vías como el Valle de Buena Vista de la Comuna de Agua Blanca.
El falso optimismo moderno
Authors: Velázquez Hernández María Edith
Published: September 2021

Uno de tantos prejuicios que caen sobre la modernidad filosófica apela a su mirada optimista sobre el futuro, sin reparar en el hecho de que siendo ella misma producto de una crisis, ese optimismo descansa sobre un marcado pesimismo de su presente. En este texto se exploran dos narrativas de corte spinocista (Israel, 2012 y Albiac, 2013) sobre los procesos de configuración histórica de la filosofía moderna en relación con los cambios traumáticos por los que tuvo que pasar la consciencia europea de la temprana modernidad.
The Experience of Implementing an Interprofessional First Year Course for Undergraduate Health Science Students: The Value of Acting on Student Feedback
Authors: Surjan Yolanda , Chiarelli Pauline , Dempsey Shane , Lyall David , O'Toole Gjyn , Snodgrass Suzanne , Tessier John
Published: September 2021

This paper reports on the experiences gathered as a result of the foundation, implementation and on-going development of an interprofessional course for undergraduate health science students in The School of Health Sciences (SHS) at The University of Newcastle. The purpose of the course was to provide commencing students (n=600) with a transitional period, inclusive of academic, social and administrative support. The course also provided fundamental health related content relevant to all health science professions. Data in the form of student evaluations was collected over the three years of implementation through questionnaires, focus groups, university based student evaluations and unsolicited student feedback. A feedback loop was implemented annually and evaluations of the data applied upon reflection of student perceptions of the course. Findings suggest that despite some initial difficulties, the majority of students reported the provision of basic course and program specific information coupled with course coordinator support through immediate responses to questions assisted them to reduce their initial first year experience anxieties. Furthermore, students suggested that the student-centred changes made within this course be applied to other university courses. In conclusion, it is evident that the value of student feedback and the implementation of adaptations and rigorous change as a result of the feedback is highly significant in the improvement of courses and the ultimate satisfaction of student cohorts.
Using self- and peer-assessment to enhance students’ future-learning in higher education.
Authors: Thomas Glyn , Martin Dona , Pleasants Kathleen
Published: September 2021

In higher education settings, assessment tasks get the attention of students, but once students submit their work they typically become disengaged with the assessment process. Hence, opportunities for learning are lost as they become passive recipients of assessment outcomes. Future-learning oriented assessment engages students in the assessment process to improve both short- and long-term outcomes by requiring students to make sophisticated judgments about their own learning, and that of their peers. In this paper, we describe and critique three initiatives that experimented with future-learning oriented assessment within a faculty of education. These initiatives involved self- and peer-assessment in a mathematics education subject for first year pre-service teachers; peer assessment of individual contributions in a group project using a Wiki; and self- and peer-assessment to help students learn about leadership. Based on our experiences, we conclude with suggestions of how others might also use self- and peer-assessment to work towards better short- and long-term learning outcomes in higher education.
Web-based-Research as Critical Pedagogy: A Reflection on its Application to Undergraduate Management Education.
Authors: Coronado Gabriela
Published: September 2021

In disciplines such as Management, where research capacity is not seen as an obvious workplace skill, it is difficult to get students to engage in research activities. They see them as too difficult and without value. However, research activities in undergraduate Management education are vital as tools for developing key learning attributes such as critical thinking and skills in analysis and argument. Convinced of the high value of integrating research activities into undergraduate Management Education, I took on the challenge to find alternative ways for students to develop their research capacity and engage in actual research. Drawing on reflections on my experience of teaching undergraduate management subjects with research components, in this paper I discuss how Web-based research can promote critical thinking and raise consciousness among management students. This experience included designing strategies to introduce a form of electronic literacy into undergraduate education, to assist students to learn how to use the Web critically for research purposes, while enhancing learning based on conventional resources. In the methodology I propose for researching contemporary issues by collecting and analysing data from the Web I adapt the critical pedagogy of Freire for adult literacy into new forms of literacy involving critical use of the new media of communication.