bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of Relationship Continuity: A Mediational Study of Relationship Quality and Word of Mouth
Authors: Liaquat Malka , Ahmad Fawad , Safdar Noreen , Khursheed Aisha
Published: March 2021

Organizations claim employee as one of the most important strategic assets occupying the central position of intellectual capital. Monetary incentives alone cannot serve the function of retaining such employees. The objective of the study was to explore the individual as well as organizational factors, which governs the behavioural and psychological make-up of an employee and contributes to establishing relationship continuity between a firm and its employees. For this purpose, data is collected from 552 employees working in Textile mills in Multan region through purposive sampling and SEM is applied as a research technique. Results provide interesting factors that can be useful for retaining skilled knowledge workers.
Corporate Governance and Organisational Performance: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Kamran Maria , Farooq Fatima , Zia-ur-Rehman Muhammad
Published: March 2021

The study focuses on organisational performance based on the financial indicators including ROA, ROE, sales and similar elements. The research proposed that corporate governance practices could play a vital role in organisational performance. Therefore various practices of corporate governance were chosen and tested their impact. The study sample comprises of the respondents working in various Telecom Sector that includes: Mobilink, Telenor, Ufone, and Zong across Pakistan. A total of 320 useable responses were used. Data were collected through a questionnaire by sending through mail and online. A pilot testing was conducted to test the reliability ad validity for the instrument, with the pilot sample of 55 respondents. After testing the validity and reliability, further data were collected and tested the hypotheses devised thorough a study based on literature review. Employing correlational and regression tests, we analyzed the data. The results indicate that there was a positive and significant effect of corporate governance practices on organizational performance. Out of five hypotheses, three hypotheses were approved while two got rejected. The detail findings are shown in the analysis chapter. The study concludes with discussion, limitations and future research directions including implications both for theory and practitioners.
Durand Line Agreement 1893: Myths and Reality
Authors: Anwar Salman , Bibi Asiya , Khan Nouman
Published: March 2021

This paper attempts to analyse the myths about the Durand Line Agreement between the British India and Afghanistan in 1893. Nineteenth century is considered as the century of imperialism. The two great powers i.e Great Britain and Russia were in competition to fulfill their imperialistic designs. Great Britain succeeded in taking full control of India and Russia annexed Khiva, Bokhara and Khokand currently Central Asian republics until 1870. Afghanistan was the only state left between the two giants. The British India tested its muscles in Afghanistan in 1839 and 1878 but failed to consolidate. The fear of Russian advancement during the Great Game compelled the British India to declare Afghanistan a buffer state and demarcate its boundaries. They started working on it immediately after the second Anglo-Afghan war in 1885. Resultantly the western boundaries of India were secured through the famous Durand Line Agreement in 1893 between Afghanistan and British India. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947 a lot of myths emerged related to this agreement. This paper focuses on those myths and its reality in order to clarify the misunderstanding related to this much debated agreement.
Mediating Effect of It Tools Usage on the Relationship Between Academic Self-efficacy, Learning Attitude and Academic Performance
Authors: Abbas Nargis , Ashiq Uzma , Abbas Ayesha
Published: March 2021

Information technology has a powerful impact on our daily doings in all walks of life. Particularly in educational settings, the pyramid of learning attitude has been altered by the usage of technological tools in learning process and thus the performance of the students. However, comprehensive integration of information technology tools to enhance the learning is a deemed necessity of information age where adolescents are seemed as digital natives. Therefore, this study focused on measuring the mediating effect of information technology usage on the relationship of Academic efficacy &learning attitude and academic performance of the students in secondary schools. Multi stage sampling technique was used; 10% of secondary public schools were randomly selected from four randomly selected Tehsils of Sargodha as sample; at second stage, 20% of the 10th graders were selected from each school through stratified random sampling. Data was collected through questionnaire by using quantitative survey method. Path analysis was applied to study the mediating effect of IT usage on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic performance. Findings revealed that academic self-efficacy exert significant positive in direct effect on the academic performance mediated through IT usage. Similarly, academic attitude also found to have significant direct and indirect effect on the academic performance. Therefore, it is suggested that teachers should integrate the technology embedded activities in their teaching.
Predicting Organizational Citizenship Behavior among Universities’ Contractual Teaching Staff: A Developing Country Perspective
Authors: Ahmad Saeed , Shahid Muhammad Sadiq
Published: March 2021

This study provides insights about the relationship between job insecurity, honesty-humility, and reciprocity and organization citizenship behavior, whereas impression management plays its role of a mediator. Data collected using a questionnaire from 710 contractual employees from public and private sector universities of southern Punjab, Pakistan. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis are used for scale validation and regression analysis to test the following hypothesis. A comparative analysis was conducted to know citizenship behavioral intentions of public and private sector contractual teaching staff. A T-test approach was utilized for comparing two samples. No significant difference among private and public sector teaching staff was found regarding organizational citizenship behavior. All other hypothesis, directly and indirectly, were supported with positive impacts, except job insecurity which found having a negative direct relation with both impression management and organization citizenship behavior. The study provides useful insights for both academicians and universities’ administration.
An Empirical Analysis of the relationship between Project Success Criteria and Project Planning Techniques used in Construction Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Iqbal Shahid , Asghar Waheed , Munir Anum , Khalid M. Nayab
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this research study is to look at, how the utilization of planning techniques / strategies having the most important impacts on any project /organization’s success and imaginative problem?solving. In particular Project Planning Techniques, three most important arranging basic strategies including, Gantt graphs, case?based arranging and basic way investigation, were studied &analyzed. As this study is an empirical in nature which purposes to highlight the project standards used to examine the accomplishment of projects and the project planning techniques being practically applicable. It is quantitative research study and questionnaires were asked to access the variables and associate with the existing literature. Project Success criteria were graded which were found to be dissimilar in this field as compare to others. It also presented the knowledge and usage of project planning techniques for categorizing the room of improvement as for as the Project Success is concerned, where some professional trainings are required for the project team members. The role of Effective Project Governance is also very vital for project success as well. The main focus and targeted area is the construction industry of Pakistan.
The Main Directions of Naming Model
Authors:   Doctor of philological sciences, Professor, International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Lutfullaeva D.E.
Published: March 2021

Each language has its own linguistic laws of name creation. Regardless of the field in which Naming technology works as a type of activity, its main goal in linguistics is to develop linguistic norms for the creation of a specific language-specific name. Every name, developed in accordance with linguistic norms, should help trade, production facilities, products to be competitive in the market, to develop, gain fame and spread widely. This article analyzes a number of requirements and criteria for name creation in linguistics, developed by Neimer-practitioners, and analyzes the models of name creation in the Uzbek language.
Social Media and Journalism Ethics in Nigeria: A Study of Journalists in Kwara State of Nigeria
Authors:   Department: Communication and Media Management Girne American University, North Cyprus, Gbadeyan Bernice Titilola
Published: March 2021

Journalism is a term that has been used to describe the act of gathering and reporting news, either through the print media which includes newspaper, magazine or through the broadcast media to mention television, radio broadcasting system and recently journalism has been extended throughout the world through unrestricted use of social media, whereby the act of gathering and disseminating of news is done without restraint. Conversely, one important thing to note about journalism is the ethics that enhance the profession, its notes worthy to know that any information that is disseminated via any media should be ethically standard. The new media has on a large scale given the opportunity to a whole large number of people to practice journalism without them knowing the ethics that guide the profession, which is affecting the dynamics of the profession. Therefore this study is based on assessing the impact of a new communication system on journalism; whether social media promote the ethics of journalism profession and to know if social media journalists are in compliance with the journalism code of ethics in their dissemination of news and information. In this research, the survey method was adopted and the north-central geo-political zone, Kwara state to be précised was selected for the study.
Niveles de condición física en relación con el estado nutricional en preescolares chilenos (Physical fitness levels in relation to nutritional status in Chilean preschools)
Authors: Méndez-Venegas Oscar , Merellano-Navarro Eugenio Narciso
Published: March 2021

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo describir, analizar y comparar los niveles de condición física y el estado nutricional en función del sexo en preescolares de la ciudad de Chillán (Chile). El estudio fue de corte transversal con una muestra de 134 niños preescolares en los niveles de Pre-Kinder y Kinder (4 y 5 años respectivamente). Se aplicó la batería de test PREFIT para la evaluación de la condición física en los niños preescolares, específicamente la composición corporal, capacidad músculo-esquelético, capacidad motora y cardiorrespiratoria. Los resultados muestran un índice de masa corporal de 17,70±3,41 kg/m2, la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad fueron de 32,1% y 28,4%, respectivamente. Los niños obtuvieron mejores resultados que las niñas en las pruebas de capacidad músculo-esquelético y cardiorrespiratoria, por el contrario, en la capacidad motora. Las características antropométricas de los preescolares se correlacionaron con los test de condición física. Como conclusión se establece que existen diferencias entre el estado nutricional y la condición física en niños y niñas en etapa preescolar, sin embargo, el estado nutricional no influye de manera significativa en los diferentes test de condición física. 
Abstract. The aim of this study was to describe, analyze and compare the levels of physical fitness and nutritional status according to sex in preschool children in the city of Chillán (Chile). The study was a cross-sectional study with a sample of 134 preschool children in the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten levels (4 and 5 years old, respectively). The PREFIT test battery was applied to evaluate the physical fitness of preschool children, specifically body composition, muscle-skeletal, motor and cardiorespiratory capacity. The results show a body mass index of 17.70±3.41 kg/m2, the prevalence of overweight and obesity were 32.1% and 28.4%, respectively. The boys obtained better results than the girls in the muscle-skeletal and cardiorespiratory capacity tests, on the contrary, in the motor capacity. The anthropometric characteristics of the preschoolers were correlated with the physical fitness tests. As a conclusion, it is established that there are differences between nutritional status and physical fitnees in preschool boys and girls; however, nutritional status does not have a significant influence on the different physical condition tests.
A influência parental na carreira de jovens atletas de Ginástica Artística (The parental influence on the career of young Artistic Gymnastics)
Authors: Costa Andrize Ramires , Lopes Magda Jordana Armesto , Dias Ana Paula De Souza , Cardozo Priscila Lopes
Published: March 2021

Uma das manifestações mais conhecidas da Ginástica Artística é a sua manifestação competitiva. Compreendendo sua iniciação, geralmente, com crianças de pouca idade, o envolvimento e apoio dos pais torna-se um dos requisitos fundamentais no desenvolvimento do potencial esportivo, permanência e, principalmente, no bem-estar psicológico. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo se delimita em verificar de que forma ocorre a influência parental diante da carreira das filhas ginastas. Participaram cinco pais de atletas que competiram no Campeonato Estadual e Brasileiro de Ginástica Artística, categoria infantil, pela Federação de Ginástica do Rio Grande do Sul, na cidade de Porto Alegre, Brasil. Como instrumento de pesquisa foi utilizada uma entrevista semiestruturada e, posteriormente, os dados foram analisados a partir da análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2011). Os resultados demonstram que o apoio dos pais no alto rendimento na carreira/vivência esportiva da criança aparece presente em diversas manifestações, como por exemplo através do transporte, aquisição de materiais para os treinos/competições, mudança de estado/cidade, viagens para campeonatos e também no apoio psicológico. Finalizamos este estudo destacando que os pais têm uma relevância importante na vida esportiva das atletas, sendo imprescindível sua participação durante a carreira das mesmas, entretanto é importante diferenciar incentivo de pressão no alto rendimento. 
Abstract. One of the best known manifestations of Artistic Gymnastics is its competitive manifestation. Understanding their initiation, generally, with young children, parental involvement and support becomes one of the fundamental requirements in the development of sporting potential, permanence and, mainly, in psychological well-being. Therefore, the objective of this study is limited to verifying how the parental influence occurs before the career of the gymnasts daughters. Five parents of athletes who competed in the State and Brazilian Artistic Gymnastics Championship, child category, participated by the Gymnastics Federation of Rio Grande do Sul, in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. As a research instrument, a semi-structured interview was used and, subsequently, the data were analyzed from the content analysis of Bardin (2011). The results demonstrate that the parents support in high performance, the parents' support in the child's sports career/experience appears in several manifestations, such as through transport, purchase of the tools used for training and competitions, change of state/city, travel to championships and also in psychological support. We concluded this study by highlighting that parents have an important relevance in the athletes' sporting life, their participation during their career being essential, however it is important to differentiate pressure incentive in high performance.
Integrando Facebook en el Modelo de Educación Deportiva: Una experiencia práctica (Integrating Facebook in Sport Education: A practical experience)
Authors: Bernabé Martín Javier , Fernández-Río Francisco Javier
Published: March 2021

El aumento del uso educativo de las redes sociales se debe a que ofrecen recursos que facilitan tanto el seguimiento de la actividad académica como los aspectos sociales inherentes al proceso educativo; sin embargo, estas plataformas no son empleadas habitualmente como un recurso para la educación. Facebook ofrece diversos canales de comunicación y ha mostrado su potencialidad para vehicular las actividades colaborativas entre estudiantes. En esta experiencia se empleó Facebook como entorno para desarrollar las características del modelo de educación deportiva (temporada, afiliación, competición formal, registro sistemático, ambiente festivo y celebración final) en el área de Educación Física, empleando los recursos propios de la red social. Cada una de las características del modelo pedagógico se desarrolló a través de las herramientas de la red social en un grupo creado como recurso complementario a la acción educativa de aula. Los progenitores del alumnado participante se inscribieron y pudieron participar a distancia en la actividad, que se extendió fuera del centro educativo gracias al empleo de Facebook. Los resultados muestran un mayor seguimiento, implicación parental y la construcción de una comunidad de práctica. El modelo educativo utilizado pudo desarrollarse de forma más completa, logrando que el alumnado se mantuviera pendiente de la actividad fuera del centro educativo. 
Abstract. The increased educational use of social networks is due to the fact that they offer resources that facilitate both the monitoring of academic activity and the social aspects inherent in the educational process; however, these platforms are not usually used as a resource for education. Facebook offers various channels of communication and has shown its potential for channeling collaborative activities between students. In this experience, Facebook was used as an environment to develop the characteristics of the sports education model (season, affiliation, formal competition, systematic registration, festive atmosphere and final celebration) in the area of Physical Education, using the resources of the social network. Each of the characteristics of the educational model was developed through the tools of the social network in a group created as a complementary resource to the educational action in the classroom. The parents of the participating students registered and were able to participate in the activity from a distance, which was extended outside the school thanks to the use of Facebook. The results showed increased monitoring, parental involvement, and the building of a community of practice. The educational model used was fully developed, helping the students “keep an eye” on the activity outside the school.
O movimento como porta de acesso para a aprendizagem (Movement as an access door for learning)
Authors: Bássoli de Oliveira Amauri Aparecido , Gonçales Santana Débora de Mello , Matias de Souza Vânia de Fatima
Published: March 2021

Este ensaio teórico, de cunho bibliográfico objetivou refletir, com base nos pressupostos da neurociência, a importância do movimento e sua relação pedagógica com a Educação Física na Educação Infantil. Como resultados evidenciou-se que os processos de aprendizagem, provocados pelas vivências motoras diversificadas nas aulas de Educação Física, estimulam a criação e as interações entre as redes neurais, propiciando às crianças uma formação integral e significativa com reflexos nas demais etapas da educação formal. Depreende-se que uma estimulação motora organizada aproveitando as janelas de aprendizagem podem trazer benefícios para a vida de forma geral, potencializando as demais aprendizagens.
Abstract: This theoretical essay, of a bibliographic nature, based on the assumptions of neuroscience, the importance of the movement and its pedagogical relationship with Physical Education in Early Childhood Education. As results it was evidenced how the learning processes, provoked by diversified motor experiences in physical education classes, stimulate the creation and interactions between neural networks, providing children with an integral and significant education with reflexes in the other stages of formal education. It can be insated that an organized motor stimulation taking advantage of learning windows can bring benefits to life in general, enhancing other learning.
Facilitadores e barreiras para a prática esportiva por parte de atletas com comprometimentos no Brasil (Facilitators and barriers for sports practice by athletes with impairments in Brazil)
Authors: Vieira Yasmin Vicente , Colere Jackeline , Souza Doralice Lange de
Published: March 2021

Objetivo do estudo foi o de explorar os facilitadores as barreiras para a prática esportiva por parte de atletas com comprometimentos (ACC), de alto rendimento e brasileiros, ativamente envolvidos em competições de nível nacional e/ou internacional. A pesquisa foi de caráter qualitativo e exploratório. A coleta de dados foi feita através de entrevistas semiestruturadas com nove ACC de seis modalidades paralímpicas. Realizamos uma análise indutiva e temática dos dados. Os principais facilitadores citados foram: apoio da família; exemplo de outros ACC através da mídia; socialização; ganhos financeiros com o esporte; incentivos por parte de centros de reabilitação e de profissionais da saúde; possibilidade de conhecer novos lugares; gosto pelo esporte e pela competição; melhoria de percepção em relação às suas capacidades; ganho de autonomia; acesso a locais que ofertem gratuitamente o esporte paralímpico (EP) para pessoas com comprometimento. De acordo com os ACC entrevistados, a permanência no EP gera sentido e significado às suas vidas. As barreiras mais citadas foram: desgaste físico; falta de valorização e reconhecimento como atletas; ausência de patrocínio; dificuldades de acessibilidade; falta de divulgação midiática. Este estudo oferece subsídios para a construção de políticas públicas voltadas para o EP e para o trabalho de profissionais na área.
Abstract: The objective of the study was to explore the facilitators and barriers to the practice of sports by Brazilian elite athletes with impairments (AWI), actively involved in competitions at national and / or international level. The research was qualitative and exploratory. We collected the data through semi-structured interviews with nine athletes involved with six Paralympic sports. The main facilitators that they cited were: family support; example of other AWI through the media; socialization; financial gains; incentives from rehabilitation centers and health professionals; possibility of visiting new places; taste for sport and competition; improved perception of their capabilities; development of autonomy; access to places that offer free Paralympic sports (PS) for people with impairments. An important factor for the permanence of AWI in PS is that it generates meaning for their lives. The most cited barriers were: physical wear and injuries; lack of appreciation and recognition of athletes as sports professionals; lack of sponsorship; accessibility difficulties; lack of media coverage. This study offers subsidies for the development of public policies for Paralympic sports and for the work of professionals in this field.
Modelo predictor de las conductas del balance energético corporal BEC (Predict model of the body energy balance BEB behaviors)
Authors: Gómez-Acosta Andrés , Londoño Constanza
Published: March 2021

Hace falta evidencia acerca de la sinergia entre los factores psicológicos y contextuales que subyacen a la práctica simultánea de las conductas del balance energético corporal [BEC] (actividad física [AF], alimentación saludable [AS] y sueño de calidad [SC]). Por ello, se busca identificar si el optimismo disposicional [OD], flexibilidad en regulación emocional [RE], las creencias compensatorias en salud [CCS] y factores ambientales – socioculturales, predicen los dominios conductuales señalados en adultos, a través de un Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales [MEE]. Para ello, se dispuso de una investigación explicativa trasversal con una muestra de 300 participantes, que diligenciaron un cuadernillo compuesto por instrumentos psicométricos validados (uno por cada variable indagada). Los resultados establecieron que la tendencia a la realización de las conductas el BEC es predicha por los factores contextuales referidos y las variables psicológicas evaluadas (R=.54, valor p < .05). Se valida un modelo hipotético que incorpora el agregado conductual del sueño en la ecuación del BEC, susceptible de modificación e inclusión de nuevas variables. 
Abstract. There is a lack of evidence about the synergy between the psychological and contextual factors that underlie the simultaneous practice of the behavioral domains of the Body Energy Balance [BEB] (Physical Activity [PA], Healthy Eating [HE] & Quality Sleep [QS]). Therefore, we seek to identify whether dispositional optimism [DO], emotion regulation [ER] flexibility, compensatory health beliefs [CHB], and environmental-sociocultural factors, predict behaviors of the body energy balance [BEB] in adults, through a Structural Equation Model [SEM]. To do this, cross-sectional explanatory research was available with a sample of 300 participants, who completed a booklet made up of validated psychometric instruments (one for each variable investigated). The results established that the tendency to perform the BEB behaviors is predicted by the contextual factors referred to, and the psychological variables were evaluated (R=.54, p-value < .05). A hypothetical model that incorporates the behavioral aggregate of sleep in the BEB equation is validated, subject to modification and inclusion of new variables.
Diseño y validación del cuestionario “#EvalEF” para conocer el proceso de evaluación desarrollado por los docentes de educación física (Design and validation of “#EvalEF” questionnaire to value assessment processes developed by physical education teacher
Authors: Zubillaga Olague Maite , Cañadas Laura
Published: March 2021

Esta investigación tiene como finalidad diseñar y validar un cuestionario para conocer la autopercepción de los docentes de educación física sobre los procesos de evaluación que llevan a cabo en su aula. Para el diseño se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en torno al objeto de estudio. Posteriormente se realizó la validación de contenido contando con la participación de 5 jueces expertos. Para valorar la fiabilidad del cuestionario se contó con 469 docentes de educación física en activo. Se comprobó la consistencia interna de la escala global y de cada una de sus dimensiones. Se realizó un análisis exploratorio para conocer la estructura latente de la escala y este se ratificó a través de un análisis factorial confirmatorio. La información se recogió durante el curso 2019/2020. Se empleó el programa SPSS v.22 y SPSS Amos v.26. El cuestionario final está compuesto por 81 ítems de respuesta cerrada (Likert 1-6). Los resultados muestran la fiabilidad de la escala (α =.94). El análisis factorial exploratorio muestra la existencia de 6 factores, estructura que quedó posteriormente confirmada (RMSEA=.08). Por tanto, el cuestionario desarrollado es un instrumento válido y fiable para conocer la percepción de los docentes de educación física sobre los procesos de evaluación que llevan a cabo en su aula.
Abstract. The aim of this research is to design and validate a questionnaire to know the self-perception of physical education teachers about the assessment processes they carry out in their classroom. For the design, a bibliographic review was conducted about the object of study. Afterwards, the content validation was carried out with the participation of 5 expert judges. In order to assess the reliability of the questionnaire, 469 active physical education teachers participated. The internal consistency of the global scale was assessed. Then, an exploratory analysis was conducted to know the latent structure of the scale which was ratified through a confirmatory factor analysis. Information was gathered during 2019/2020 academic year. SPSS v.22 and SPSS Amos v.26 programs were used. The final questionnaire is composed of 81 closed-response items (Likert 1-6). The results show the reliability of the scale (α =.94). The exploratory factor analysis shows the existence of 6 factors, a structure that was later confirmed (RMSEA=.08). Therefore, the developed questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument to know the perception of physical education teachers about the assessment processes they carry out in their classroom.
Necesidades Educativas Especiales y Educación Física: un análisis desde la propuesta curricular ministerial de Chile (Special Educational Needs and Physical Education: an analysis from the Chilean ministerial curricular proposal)
Authors: Castillo-Retamal Franklin , Cárcamo Garrido Bastián , Aravena Calderón Héctor , Valenzuela Zakuda Alfonso , Pérez Farías Tomás , Medel Tapia Claudio , Quezada Alacaino Juan
Published: March 2021

El artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las Bases Curriculares (BC) de la asignatura de Educación Física y Salud (EFS) en relación con la atención de estudiantes con Necesidades Educativas Especiales (NEE). Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa de tipo descriptiva que tiene como procedimiento el análisis bibliográfico y documental. Los resultados indican que las BC no están diseñadas en lo específico para trabajar con estudiantes con NEE puesto que no existen orientaciones puntuales para ello, sino que el enfoque está en el trabajo general con estudiantes que no tienen dificultad para conseguir los objetivos y habilidades establecidas por el currículo nacional chileno. Se concluye que las BC están orientadas a la homogeneidad del alumnado y presenta poca o nula utilidad en el abordaje de la EFS propiamente tal en este grupo.
Abstract. The article aims to analyze the Curricular Bases (BC) of the Physical Education and Health (EFS) subject in relation to the attention of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). A qualitative descriptive methodology was used that has as a procedure the bibliographic and documentary analysis. The results indicate that the BC are not specifically designed to work with students with SEN since there are no specific guidelines for it, but rather that the focus is on general work with students who do not have difficulty in achieving the objectives and skills established by the national curriculum. It is concluded that the BC are oriented to the homogeneity of the students and that their usefulness does not contribute to the approach of the SAI itself in this group.
Las mujeres trabajadoras de nuevo león a principios del siglo XXI, ¿avanzando hacia la igualdad? Un análisis desde la perspectiva del trabajo decente.
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Gálvez Santillán Elizabeth , Monforte García Gabriela ,   Tecnológico de Monterrey
Published: March 2021

El avance hacia la sustentabilidad desde la perspectiva del Trabajo Decente, de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, implica no solo una suficiente oferta de trabajo para todas y para todos, sino también, la igualdad en salarios, prestaciones y seguridad social. La erradicación de la pobreza sólo será posible cuando un empleo de calidad permita a todos los sectores de la población tener un empleo que asegure un nivel de vida digno. En este artículo se realizó una investigación sobre la calidad del empleo de las mujeres trabajadoras en el estado de Nuevo León a través del el Índice de Trabajo Decente. El Índice se calculó a partir de los siguientes indicadores: el empleo durable, el salario suficiente y las prestaciones sociales o equivalentes. Bajo el criterio establecido por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, para la interpretación del Índice de Desarrollo Humano, los resultados mostraron en resumen que en 2005 las condiciones laborales de las mujeres trabajadoras se encontraban en un nivel medio de trabajo decente, mientras que en 2016 las condiciones laborales de las mujeres en Nuevo León disminuyeron a un nivel bajo de trabajo decente. En conclusión, este análisis muestra que desde la visión del trabajo decente y del desarrollo sustentable un aspecto al que se le debe dar más importancia desde las políticas públicas en el Estado es a los ingresos que reciben las mujeres trabajadoras.
Selection of a growth promoter microbial consortium in onion seedlings under shade-house conditions
Authors: Blanco Erika , Rada Fermín , Castro Yulimar , Paolini Jorge
Published: March 2021

The practice of producing more vigorous seedlings represents a competitive advantage at the time of transplanting a crop, and the use of combined biofertilizers are a sustainable ecological alternative. The objective of this research was to select a microbial consortium for the production of F1 2000 hybrid onion seedbeds under shade-house conditions. Five rhizobacterial strains of the genera Rhizobium (ME01 strain), Bradyrhizobium (Leu2A and YE1 strains), Ochrobactrum (ES1 strain) and Pseudomonas (Alf strain), which have shown favorable effects on pepper and lettuce seedlings. These rhizobacteria were inoculated in a mixed manner (microbial consortium) in onion as follows: Alf+ES1, ME01+ES1, ES1+Leu2A, Alf+Leu2A, YE1+ES1, ME01+Alf, YE1+Alf, ME01+YE1, YE1+Leu2A, ME01+Leu2A, using a soil from San Juan de Lagunillas-Mérida, Venezuela under shade-house conditions for 60 days. The following variables were determined: number of leaves, pseudostem base diameter, aerial and root length, aerial and root fresh and dry weight. Additionally, a CO2 assimilation curve under different light levels was carried out on the seedlings of the selected consortium to observe their photosynthetic response. The consortium ME01 + Leu2A (Rhizobium tropici + Bradyrhizobium japonicum) increased all studied variables, especially the pseudostem base diameter, essential for onion cultivation, and yielded higher seedlings CO2 assimilation rates. The use of this microbial consortium is recommended as an option for agricultural production under seedbed conditions.
Characteristics and yield of basic seeds of native potato (Solanum goniocalyx) obtained in temporary immersion bioreactor under greenhouse conditions
Authors: Marmolejo Gutarra Doris , Corpus Chagua Christopher
Published: March 2021

The characteristics and yield of basic seeds of two native Peruvian potato varieties "Peruanita" and "Amarilla Tumbay" (Solanum goniocalyx), obtained in temporary immersion bioreactors under greenhouse conditions, were evaluated in order to obtain quality seeds in a continuous and sustainable way to guarantee farmers' production and to meet national demand. For this purpose, microtubers and cuttings obtained by temporary immersion bioreactors (TIB) were cultivated in an area of 240 m2 at 3.201 masl, a completely randomized block design was applied with a bifactorial arrangement (varieties x propagules) of 4 treatments and 3 repetitions. The variables evaluated were: survival (SP) and plant height (AP) at 30 days, number of tubers per plant (NT), tuber diameter (DT), tuber weight (PT), tuber size (TT), tuber skin color (CP) and yield in kg per 14.05 m2 (R). Tubers produced from the microtubers stood out from the cuttings in yield for basic seed, presenting an R=26.89 ± 0,483 kg.14.05 m-2, PT= 0,12 ±0,0036 kg and a TD= 22.59 ±0,451 mm; being the variety "Peruanita" the most optimal in number and weight of tubers per plant for basic seed. The basic seed coming from microtubers was obtained in 5 months, being an alternative to guarantee a constant production, allowing to take care of the demand of farmers and to lower the costs of production.
Maladaptive schema modes as the predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder among trauma survivors
Authors: Sabir Zaman  , Kehkashan Arouj  , Shahid Irfan  , Ishrat Yousaf
Published: March 2021

Abstract
Objectives: To study the relationship between dysfunctional schema modes and post-traumatic stress disorder among trauma survivors.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in public hospital (Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences) Islamabad, Pakistan, from March 2019 to August 2019. Two scales were used, Schema Mode Inventory (SMI) for assessment of maladaptive and adaptive schema, whereas, for PTSD assessment, Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) was used.  Total 281 patients of TBI and orthopedic trauma were studied, of which 137 had been diagnosed with orthopedic trauma, 96 were TBI, and 48 had suffered from multiple injuries that were older than 18 years.
Result: Simple linear regression showed that maladaptive schema mode was associated with PTSD. Moreover, the result showed that the prevalence of PTSD severity symptoms were greater in survivors with maladaptive than adaptive schema modes. Further result showed that PTSD Symptoms and dysfunctional schema modes were higher in moderate injured patient’s M (42.14) SD (7.36). In the same way, intentionally injured patient’s M (42.70) SD (6.92) and female trauma survivor’s M (42.05) SD (8.26) had higher PTSD symptoms.
Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrates that maladaptive schema mode leads to PTSD symptoms among trauma survivors with history of orthopedic injury, TBI and multiple injury patients.
Keywords: PTSD Symptoms, Maladaptive Schema Modes,
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Agricultural and environmental aspects of sustainable bioenergy development
Authors: Roik M. V. , Hanzhenko O. M.
Published: March 2021

Purpose.The analysis of the agroecological state of agricultural lands of Ukraine and the factors that cause soil degradation are given in the article. Conclusions. Large-scale use of straw for energy may be one of the key factors in reducing organic carbon in the soil. This will activate the processes of humus mineralization. Therefore, the use of straw for energy production does not meet the criteria of sustainable development and violates Ukrainian legislation on land use. The sustainable bioenergy development must be based on the biomass of high-productive bioenergy plants, which should be grown on low-yielding and degraded (marginal) land.
Productivity of topinambur on podzolic degradated soils
Authors: Lopushniak V. , Barchak B. , Yakubovski T. , Hrytsuliak H.
Published: March 2021

Purpose of research. To determine rational fertilization systems for growing topinambur on low fertility soil to increase the productivity of plant community in order to strengthen the feedstock base for the production of bioethanol.
Methods. Field, accounting, laboratory, and analytical.
Results. It was established that the topinambur can be successfully grown on degraded eroded podzolic low fertility soil. A rational organo-mineral fertilizer system with the introduction of 15–20 t/ha of manure and N40–65P40–53K40–70 as well as the introduction of the microbiological formulation Filazonit MC (10 L/ha) improves the productivity and green weight of Jerusalem artichoke significantly compared without fertilizer. The total yield of dry biomass increases by 7.3–7.5 t/ha or by 100–102%. However, in the process of using plantations for 3–4 years, the yield of dry biomass is significantly reduced. Therefore, re-fertilization is required. Fertilizer systems exert unequal influence on the formation of the nutrient regime of degraded soil. The organo-mineral fertilizer system is characterized by a certain ameliorative effect on the soil system and helps to reduce the acidity of the soil environment, reducing hydrolytic acidity by 0.23–0.42 mmol/100 g of soil, or by 14–26%. As the proportion of organic fertilizers in the fertilizer system increases, the hydrolytic acidity index decreases. Fertilizing causes an increase in the content of the available basic mineral nutrients in the soil.
Conclusions. Organo-mineral fertilizer system for artichoke has significant advantages over organic and mineral ones, because of the best agrochemical indices of soil, the highest yield of green mass and the tubers, which leads to the highest yield dry weight of the harvest. During fertilization, the green mass increases more intensively than the tuber crop. The use of fertilizers in smaller quantities increases the yield of aboveground biomass, and the increased rates of complete mineral fertilizers (ΣNPK = 390 kg/ha of active substance) provide an increase in the proportion of tubers in the total dry matter yield. An additional factor in increasing biological productivity of artichoke’s plant community is the introduction of biologically active agents, such as Filazonitu MC, which contributes insignificantly artichoke tubers improve yield and yield a significant increase in aboveground biomass through activation of microbiological processes in soil and plant growth processes.
Technological bases of creation of industrial plantations of high-yield bioenergy crops
Authors: Humentyk M. Ya.
Published: March 2021

Purpose. To develop technological bases of creation of industrial plantations on the basis of highly productive bioenergy crops, their cultivation, harvesting and supply of biomass for ensuring uninterrupted operation of heat-generating equipment in solid fuel boilers throughout the heating season. Research methods. In the research process, we have used the common scientific methods: the system analysis of trends in bioenergy development in Ukraine; series of dynamics of creation of production plantations of bioenergy plants; expert estimates of actual biofuel production; computer processing of acreage sizes, yields and gross harvest of bio-raw materials; forecasting of biofuel production and development of logistical base. Results. Тhe productivity of perennial bioenergy crops has been investigated. The technological basis for the creation of industrial plantations has been developed. Effective methods for collecting and supplying biomass for uninterrupted operation of heat generating equipment in solid fuel boilers throughout the heating season are substantiated. Сonclusions. To create an efficient scheme of thermal energy production under the conditions of the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine it is necessary to organize a planned supply of fuel chips and to develop an individual scheme of the energy conveyor to provide the heating season with raw materials based on the required amount of biomass on average: energy willow and poplar 14 t/ha; miscanthus and swichgrass 20 t/ha.
Elements of biologization to ensure high energy and economic efficiency of sugar beet growing under the conditions of the Podillia
Authors: Voitova H. P.
Published: March 2021

Purpose. To study the ways of improving energy and economic efficiency of sugar beet cultivation based on the biological system of fertilizer grain-beet crop rotations under the conditions of sufficient moisture, the right-Bank forest-Steppe.

Methods. Laboratory and field, statistical.

Results. The results of studies on ways of improving energy and economic efficiency of sugar beet cultivation based on the biological system of fertilizers in grain-beet crop rotations under the conditions of sufficient moisture in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe are presented, which included technology for sustainable cultivation of sugar beet under the conditions of an acute shortage of organic fertilizers. The technology includes the following elements of biologization: straw, green manure biomass was used as an alternative organic fertilizer directly under sowing of pre-crop. The positive results of increasing energy and economic efficiency of sugar beet is shown.

Conclusions. In the acute shortage of organic fertilizers, it is required to use mineral fertilizers and basic elements of biologization, such as green manure, crop residues, and perennial grasses and legumes as pre-crops. This will contribute to the increase in the value of the gross output of feedstock, energy-economic viability and sustainability of agricultural systems in agronomic sense.
Growing miscanthus on radioactively contaminated soils and regularities of 137 CS redistribution in the system «Soil-Plant-Lysimetric waters»
Authors: Kvak V. M. , Skachok L. M. , Potapenko L. V. , Gorbachenko N.  I.
Published: March 2021

Purpose. Investigate the patterns of transition of 137 Cs radionuclide from soil to biomass and lysimetric waters depending on the elements of technology for growing giant miscanthus on solid fuel on contaminated soils.

Methods. Lysimetric, biomorphological, radiometric, statistical, comparative and computational.

Results. The article presents the results of research to study the accumulation of the radioactive isotope 137 Cs in the biomass of giant miscanthus and its transition into lysimetric waters. According to the research results, the level of 137 Cs radionuclide accumulation in miscanthus plants on contaminated soils depends on its concentration in the soil and elements of cultivation technology. It was found that in the variants where the bioenergy crop was grown on soils contaminated with radionuclides, the accumulation of 137 Cs in the biomass in the range of 14.7–18.6 Bq/kg and in the lysimetric waters of 4.36–4.57 Bq/l was observed, respectively. Fertilization with mineral fertilizers together with defecation and treatment with miscanthus rice before planting with the microbial preparation Polymyxobacterin in combination with BioMAG helped to increase the yield of dry biomass by 28% of control.

Conclusions. The use of mineral fertilization in combination with liming, inoculation of miscanthus rhizomes with the microbial drug Polymyxobacterin and pre-planting treatment with organo-mineral fertilizer BioMAG significantly increases the yield of dry biomass, reduces the content of 137 Cs in biomass and lysimetric waters. The accumulation of 137 Cs in the biomass of miscanthus when grown on soils contaminated with radionuclides did not exceed the permissible level (DR), and the use of elements of technology helped to reduce the content of 137 Cs by 12–21% compared to control variants. The use of the fertilizer complex «mineral fertilizers + defect + Polymyxobacterin + BioMAG» resulted in the lowest accumulation coefficients of 137Cs, which are 0.07 in the biomass of miscanthus and 0.02 in lysimetric waters, respectively.