bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Agribusiness Technology Transfer and Innovation as a Catalyst for Food Security in Developing Countries
Authors: Chege Samwel Macharia , Wang Daoping
Published: November 2020

This study assesses the influence of agribusinesses technology transfer and innovation in developing countries, Kenya. The study used a sample framework of 300 enterprises and structural equation modeling for content analysis. The findings show that innovation and technology transfer have a positive impact on firm performance and rural development. However, the lack of effective agribusiness technology transfer from R&D institutions to the industry is the main challenge facing agribusiness performance and rural development in developing countries. Thus, the need for financial support for research and development institutes that would promote the linkages between the innovators and the agribusiness enterprises in rural areas. The study recommends that to encourage innovation and technology adoption across business sectors, a suitable policy linking agribusiness enterprises with R&D institutions is critical in promoting innovation transfer from these institutions.
Internet of Things-Enabled Agribusiness Opportunities in Developing Countries
Authors: Funmilayo Bamigboye , Ademola Ojo Emmanuel
Published: November 2020

In Africa, about 300 million people are undernourished, and there is mounting evidence linking food insecurity to rapid population growth. Profitable production of crops and animals in large quantity is hinged on improved practices using modern tools: internet of things (IoT). The internet of things has the purpose of providing ICT infrastructure facilitating the exchange of ‘things' in a secure and reliable manner. Its function is to overcome the gap between objects in the physical world and their representation in information systems. Agribusiness empowered by IoT has opportunities in crop and animal health assessment and monitoring. They include agricultural drone services, crop and livestock production and management, digital information platforms, online sales and purchase of agricultural products (e-commerce), export and marketing of farm produce or processed products. In conclusion, young people will be gainfully engaged if they can be provided the Internet of Things enabled agribusiness.
Introduction
Authors: Del Pino Ariana Daniela , Lloret Romero Maria Nuria , Veloz de la Torre Freddy Ronald
Published: November 2020

University digital branding is a set of strategies that have the objective of positively influencing the reputation of universities, tending to improve institutional visibility and the growth of digital environments, designed as resources for members of the university community from the perspective of its use as spaces for academic research and socialization. The internet offers an almost unlimited amount of options for learning and sharing, and through this analysis, several opportunities for improvement will be identified that, with the application of appropriate and timely actions, can be used to increase visibility online.
The Brief and Its Role in the Development of Visual Identity Through Academic Intervention in EPS Organizations
Authors: Loor Rosales Joffre Bernardo , Ortiz Elizalde Solangi Lisbeth , Jaramillo Escobar Bladimir Heriberto , Moncayo Cobos Naomi Melissa
Published: November 2020

This study was developed in the framework of the research project of the University of Guayaquil, called Visual Identity of the Organizations of the Popular and Solidarity Economy (VIPSE), to identify the role that the brief instrument had as an information collector in the development of visual identity, since at the beginning of the design process there were problems in the collection of information in the interviews; the methodology used is qualitative, since it was verified that the use of this instrument was effective in the development of visual identities. By applying this instrument, the brand identity of 112 organizations of the popular and solidarity economy with 1,200 beneficiaries and 15 records was created, and the design was affected by the way the brief was developed during the design process.
Second Global Commitment, Challenge for Institutes of Higher Education
Authors: Troya Alvarado Ana Rosa , López Perero Marlo Antonio , Zeballos Proaños Alma Rosa , Icaza María Fátima , Delgado Menoscal Segundo E.
Published: November 2020

Inequality is managed on the objectives of sustainable development, national development plan, and institutional evaluation model, a trilogy that strengthens Ecuadorian technical education, whose accredited institutions are on the path to excellence that will impact society in the future. This work seeks through the qualitative descriptive method to know the context in which the challenges learning model is applied along with public policies that democratize inclusion and equity in higher education and the business environment in order to achieve the institute's notoriety superior technological Guayaquil that allows to adjust your projects to the current world.
Podcasting as a Tool to Make Online Academic Dissemination More Visible
Authors: Terol Bolinches Raúl , Alonso-López Nadia
Published: November 2020

Let the world listen to your best. The chapter discusses how the podcast can help to make academic research work more visible. Nowadays, professors can carry out a research and disseminate it among the academic community through creation of a podcast dedicated to the content of the research activity and they can share it through social networks. Creating a podcast is quite easy by following some small recommendations and using few technical resources, just an App for your smartphone and a USB microphone to get started. The chapter includes some examples how researchers can do their own podcast or can contribute to specific podcast about academic research. The chapter includes some examples of podcasts on academic dissemination and how they use social networks to share this content. Reports, interviews, and other radio genres help to spread the research that has been carried out. In this chapter, the author offers an overview of podcasts which can help you approach your audience and become more visible on the internet using the appropriate strategies.
Urban Transformation and Creativity
Authors: Badawi Ahmed Mousa
Published: November 2020

Serious investment in education is the best way to achieve sustainable development. ‎It is a ‎lifelong education for all, injustice and equal conditions, that can transform ‎societies ‎towards creativity. This chapter assumes that the spread of the creative cities ‎in Egypt must ‎be preceded by the expansion of the learning cities. And to reach this goal ‎needs to pave ‎the way and overcome many social problems, where Egypt wasn't able to ‎reduce inflation ‎and urban randomness, unable to reduce ‎corruption or to reduce ‎population growth rate, ‎and ‎unable to achieve equal distribution of public services‎. This chapter will provide ‎the ‎reader with an answer to the question, How can we reach the creative community by ‎expanding the spread of learning cities in the Egyptian governorates?‎‏ ‏‎To answer this ‎question, the chapter relies on statistical analysis and focus group interview, and using ‎conflicted rules theory to provide a theoretical perception of sustainable development ‎programs that ‎accommodate and accept learning cities.‎
Handling Research Challenges
Authors: Shaban Abir El
Published: November 2020

This chapter explores some of the challenging issues that were raised for the author while conducting her first biggest research project as an international doctoral student at one of the United States universities. The main challenge that the author faced was the difficulty of having access to a language center to examine her technology professional development model on language teachers to explore its effectiveness in understanding the teachers' adoption and rejection decision of using education technology and to collect data for her dissertation. After choosing an alternative venue and planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates to conduct the practical part of her research at one of the UAE's universities, an academic networking event changed the course of the latest plans and had a gatekeeper assisting her in experimenting her model and conducting the rest of her study in an American university. The chapter explores some of the challenges and how the author tackled each one of them. The chapter ends with some general recommendations for graduate students and novice researchers.
Meaning Making Change
Authors: Brend Denise Michelle
Published: November 2020

This chapter describes how an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) study generated perceived risk for stakeholders and for participants. Here, perceived risk was interpreted through discourses and practices specific to intimate partner violence contexts that influenced intimate partner violence professionals' subjective experiences. These risk-responses were a fundamental threat to the purpose of the research: to contribute to meaningful change for the participants in their contexts. The clash between the research aim and the risk-responses opened a theoretical space for reflection about power and knowledge relationships in lived experience and meaning-making in IPA research. Specifically, this chapter addresses the question of whether the current epistemological stance grounding IPA research leads to meaning-making that reproduces knowledge in a form that overlooks the omnipresent influence of power and knowledge dynamics. Butler's philosophies of power, knowledge, subjectivity, and performativity are explored as means of expanding the epistemological foundation of IPA.
Reflections of Challenges and Resolutions in Fieldwork Research on Quality of Life of Cancer Patients
Authors: Gupta Kavita
Published: November 2020

Challenges and resolutions in fieldwork have become a dominant focus of interest for academicians and researchers conducting researches in social sciences. The objective of the chapter is to describe and reflect the researcher's experience in conducting a research study on anxiety, depression, and quality of life of the cancer patients that could be beneficial to novice researchers in the field of cancer studies. The author encountered these experiences in 2016 as part of her doctoral thesis that she had conducted in a tertiary care hospital based in Delhi. The chapter discusses the context of study with respect to the challenges faced in selecting a field site and acquiring access, recruiting, and building trust and rapport with the research participants, concern of confidentiality and emotional and psychological wellbeing of the researcher. Further, the chapter focuses on the resolutions and recommendations to deal with compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress to avoid and manage great amount of emotional demands on the researchers.
Advanced Data Storage Security System for Public Cloud
Authors: Kumar Jitendra , Ammar Mohammed , Kantilal Shah Abhay , Thakare Vaishali R.
Published: November 2020

Cloud is a collective term for a large number of developments and possibilities. Various data can be stored by the large amount of people onto the cloud storage facility without any bound of limitations as it provides tremendous space. Open systems like Android (Google Apps) still face many day- to-day security threats or attacks. With recent demand, cloud computing has raised security concerns for both service providers and consumers. Major issues like data transfer over wireless network across the globe have to be protected from unauthorized usage over the cloud as altered data can lead to great loss. In this regard, data auditing along with integrity, dynamic capabilities, and privacy preserving, and plays as an important role for preventing data from various cloud attacks which is considered in this work. The work also includes efficient auditor which plays a crucial role in securing the cloud environment. This paper presents a review on the cloud computing concepts and security issues inherent within the context of cloud computing and cloud infrastructure.
Mapping and Auditing Internet Addiction in Technical Education
Authors: Asabere Nana Yaw , Torgby Wisdom Kwawu , Acakpovi Amevi , Enguah Samuel Edusah , Asare Isaac Ofori
Published: November 2020

The current proliferation of social networking sites (e.g., Facebook), electronic devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets), and the internet has paved the way for a charge in promoting the phenomenon of internet addiction (IA). This paper analyzed and examined the validity and appropriateness of a well-established instrument for measuring IA among technical education students in Ghana, specifically students of Accra Technical University (ATU). Using a quantitative research method involving questionnaires, data collected from 260 (n=260) students in ATU was used to validate the research objectives and also measure the levels of IA among the students. The principal component tool in statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was employed to analyze the received data. Analytical results of the study showed that a sizeable majority of students in ATU, especially male students, suffer frequent addiction problems due to the use of the internet. Additionally, results of the study showed that IA psychometric constructs in the Western world differ from those in the African context.
How Adaptive Selling Behavior Influences Performance
Authors: Hu Hsiang-Chih , Chuang Shu-Hui , Lin Shinyi
Published: November 2020

Sales behavior is a key criterion for judging the selling performance of salespeople. This study explores how salespeople use social networking sites (SNSs) to improve their selling performance. Accordingly, the authors examine the mediating role of adaptive selling behavior on SNSs and consider the relation between performance and service leadership. In this study, 422 salespeople are brought in direct contact with customers in Taiwan, and it is found that SNS infusion and service leadership are crucial to salespeople's adaptive selling behavior. The results provide strong evidence for the mediating effect of adaptive selling behavior on the relation between each antecedent and SNS infusion.
Evaluating the Changes in the Functional Status of the Musculoskeletal System before and after an Intervention among Sewing Machine Operators with Partial Work Ability
Authors: Traumann Ada , Tint Piia , Merisalu Eda , Hiir Kadi
Published: November 2020

Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common occupational diseases in Estonia and in the European Union as a whole. Sewing machine operators’ work is very monotonous, in continuous sitting position, with repetitive one-side movements of the upper limbs and legs. Working in an awkward posture and doing the same movements for a long period of time increases the risk of musculoskeletal system disorders, and in longer perspective, could cause work disability. The aim of the study was to analyse the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, intensity and duration of pain in a different body regions and to assess the changes of the functional status of the musculoskeletal system before and after the intervention among workers with partial work ability. The target group was 57 sewing machine operators, who were presented with an anonymous online questionnaire and agreed to participate in the intervention program. The study group was 12 sewing machine operators with partial work ability. RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) method was used for evaluating ergonomic workstations. The pain assessment was studied by NPRS, Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Online questionnaires were based on BQ (Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire) and NMQ (The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire). The results showed that musculoskeletal status among workers with partial work ability improved after the intervention. Associations between individual and job related factors and musculoskeletal pain were observed. The research allows to make actual proposals for workplace layout of sewing machine operators, to provide ergonomic deployment and offer suitable exercise movements for rest breaks.
Multiple pulmonary nodules presenting a difficult diagnostic challenge
Authors: Turrin Martina , Tinè Mariaenrica , Semenzato Umberto , Cosio Manuel , Saetta Marina , Lokar Oliani Kim
Published: November 2020

We describe the case of a 56 years-old man with a subacute onset of symptoms mimicking a granulomatosis with polyangiitis. He was admitted to our hospital with acute respiratory failure requiring oxygen therapy, fever and crusted rhinitis. Despite initial improvement in radiological and clinical features with a steroids therapy, his condition worsened rapidly and he was re admitted to our department with ARDS. Despite antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal therapy, an endotracheal intubation was necessary and ultimately the patient passed away. Only a histological examination on autopsy had shown the presence of a diffuse Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL), a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) originated from mature post-thymic T cells. It represents 1–3% of NHL. Different subtypes have been described: Kinase (ALK)-negative ALCL, ALK-positive ALCL and breast implantassociated ALCL. ALK-negative ALCL affects mainly old males and has the worst prognosis.
Russia in the New Decade: Objectives, Threats, and Fellow Companions
Authors: Lukyanov F. A. , Trenin D. V. , Kortunov A. V. , Sushentsov A. A. , Suslov D. V. , Silaev N. Yu. , Murakhovskii V. I. , Safranchuk I. A. , Markedonov S. M.
Published: November 2020

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Upaya Menjaga Keseimbangan Pekerjaan Dengan Keluarga
Authors: Marbun Purim
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis research has motivated by the fact in the field that to balance the job and the family is  problem of the most people today, especially of the servant of God (pastor, priest, lecturers, etc). The are faced with the choice of priority between family and work. Research by Keene and Quadgno’s explain that 60% of working adults find it difficult to achieve work balance with the family. The research method used to discuss this topic is a qualitative research study with a literature study approach by discussing various literatures related to the research topic. The researcher read, analyzed and found the issues that caused the imbalance between work and family. The final results of this study after alternatives and strategies to balance job with family life.Keywords: Job; Family;  BalanceAbstrakPenelitian ini dilatarbelakangi fakta di lapangan bahwa keseimbangan pekerjaan dengan kehidupan keluarga merupakan persoalan mayoritas masyarakat masa kini secara khusus para hamba Tuhan (pendeta, gembala, dosen, dll). Mereka diperhadapkan pada pilihan mengutamakan keluarga atau pekerjaan. Penelitian Keene dan Quadagno menyebutkan bahwa 60 % orang dewasa yang bekerja sulit mencapai keseimbangan pekerjaan dengan keluarga. Metode penelitian yang digunakan membahas topik ini ialah studi penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka dengan membahas berbagai literatur terkait dengan topik penelitian. Peneliti membaca dan menganalisis serta menemukan masalah penyebab ketidakseimbangan pekerjaan dengan keluarga. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini menawarkan strategi dan upaya menyelaraskan pekerjaan dengan waktu bersama keluarga. Kata Kunci: Pekerjaan; Keluarga; Keseimbangan
Etika Guru Agama Kristen Dan Relevansinya Terhadap Pendidikan Iman Naradidik
Authors: Nainggolan Alon Mandimpu , Janis Yanice
Published: November 2020

AbstractThis paper describes the ethics of Christian religion teachers and their relevance to the faith of students using  literature approach. The importance of the ethics for a Christian religion teacher is because being a Christian religion teacher is not just transferring knowledge, understanding and skills to students, but also educating students to experience a complete life transformation, especially experiencing a faith that is rooted, growing and fruitful in the Lord Jesus. To produce mature students in faith, Christian religious teachers must live the knowledge, understanding, and values of Christianity. This research is a qualitative research method with a literature study approach. From this research, it was found that the integration between teaching and living examples of a Christian religion teacher is an urgent matter and must be fulfilled because it is relevant to the faith education of the students.Keywords: Ethics; Christian religion teacher; faith education, student. AbstrakTulisan ini mendeskripsikan mengenai etika guru agama Kristen dan relevansinya terhadap pendidikan iman naradidik dengan menggunakan pendekatan literatur­. Pentingnya etika bagi seorang guru agama Kristen adalah karena menjadi guru agama Kristen bukan hanya sekadar mentransfer pengetahuan, pemahaman dan keterampilan terhadap naradidik, melainkan mendidik naradidik agar mengalami transformasi hidup secara utuh, khususnya mengalami iman yang berakar, bertumbuh dan berbuah di dalam Tuhan Yesus. Untuk mewujudkan naradidik yang dewasa dalam iman, maka guru agama Kristen harus menghidupi pengetahuan, pemahaman dan nilai-nilai agama Kristen. Penelitian ini merupakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi liteartur. Dari penelitian ini didapati bahwa integrasi antara pengajaran dan keteladanan hidup dari seorang guru agama Kristen menjadi hal yang mendesak dan sebuah keharusan untuk dipenuhi karena memiliki relevansi terhadap pendidikan iman naradidik.Kata Kunci: Etika; Guru Agama Kristen; Pendidikan Iman; Naradidik.
COVID-19 Mengubah Kehidupan Kita
Authors: Darwis Patrianef
Published: November 2020

Sejawat sekalian, tahun 2020 adalah tahun yang berat bagi kita bersama. Bukan hanya bagi kita dibidang kesehatan, tetapi juga mengenai seluruh bidang kehidupan dan bukan hanya di Indonesia tetapi di seluruh dunia. Tantangan yang berat itu diakibatkan kemunculan virus COVID-19 yang mewabah di seluruh dunia.

Wabah COVID-19 ini di bidang kesehatan berpengaruh besar. Terjadi peningkatan kasus COVID-19 ini diseluruh dunia termasuk di Indonesia. Di Indonesia sendiri ada kesan awalnya pemerintah khususnya Kementerian Kesehatan sedikit gagap dan terkesan lambat dalam bertindak. Bahkan untuk proses diagnostik awalnya semua spesimen pemeriksaan swab tenggorokan dipusatkan di satu tempat sehingga untuk konfirmasi diagnosis memerlukan waktu yang lama sehingga proses konfirmasi diagnosis yang diperlukan untuk membatasi penyebaran penyakit dan proses pengobatan sedikit terhambat.

Di sisi lain kita sebagai dokter spesialis bedah yang melakukan pelayanan pasien terjadi perubahan besar. Proses pelayanan pasien termasuk pembedahan menyebabkan kita berkontak erat dengan pasien yang selama proses pelayanan bisa saja menderita COVID-19 dengan gejala ringan bahkan tanpa gejala. Demikian juga dokter lain yang tidak melakukan pembedahan. Angka kesakitan dan kematian dokter dan tenaga kesehatan lain meningkat dengan cepat. Angka kesakitan tersebut tinggi selain akibat faktor kontak juga akibat kekurang-siapan kita dalam penyediaan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) yang diperlukan dalam perlindungan dokter dan tenaga kesehatan selama melayani pasien. Alhamdulillah, kekurangan APD tersebut pelan pelan dapat berkurang dan jumlah kesakitan dan kematian dokter serta tenaga kesehatan perlahan mulai menurun.

Sebagai dokter, proses pelayanan pasien yang memerlukan kontak erat dengan pasien menyebabkan kita rentan terkena COVID-19. Selain berpotensi terkena kita sendiri juga berpotensi menyebarkan COVID-19 di lingkungan keluarga kita bahkan kepada pasien lain. Untuk itu kita perlu taat dan patuh serta konsisten menggunakan APD yang tepat serta protokol kesehatan lain selama pelayanan pasien.

Kepada sejawat para dokter spesialis bedah, kita harus mengingat bahwa sebagai dokter, kita justru merupakan pihak yang rentan dan gampang tertular COVID-19. Untuk itu selama proses pelayanan pasien kita harus selalu menjaga jarak, mengenakan masker demikian juga selama di rumah kita harus menjaga keluarga kita dari penularan virus ini.

Mudah mudahan wabah COVID-19 ini cepat berlalu bukan hanya di Indonesia, tetapi diseluruh dunia sehingga kehidupan kita sebagai tenaga medis dapat kembali seperti sedia kala. Insyaallah
Accuracy of D-Dimer Levels and C-reactive Protein in Predicting Perforation of Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Lesmana Gema Putra , Rudiman Reno , Septrina Rani
Published: November 2020

Introduction: D-Dimer as the primary product of fibrin degradation, was found to be increased in appendicitis patients. CRP still gives different results in predicting perforated appendicitis. The purpose of this study is to find out the accuracy of D-Dimer and CRP in predicting appendicitis perforation at the Central General Hospital Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung 2019.

Method: This study used prospective observational design with cross-sectional approach. The subject were taken from the Emergency Department (ED) patient between September 2018-September 2019 who met the inclusion criteria. Preoperative D-Dimer and CRP serum were measured and the results of the surgery were noted. Chi-Square test was conducted and the data were analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0 for windows at a 95% confidence level. The value is significant if p <0.05.

Results: The sample included in this study were 41 patients, with 24 perforated appendicitis patients. The average age of patients was 34.8 ± 13.8. The majority of patients were male, 24 patients ( 58.5%). Area for ROC curve for D-Dimer is 0.929, with a cut-off point of 0.51 mg / l for sensitivity perforation appendicitis 95.8%, specificity 76.5%, positive predictive value (PPV) 85.2%, negative predictive value (NPV) 92.9% and accuracy 87.8%. For CRP with a cut-off point at 18.84 for sensitivity perforation appendicitis 58.3%, specificity 94.1%, positive predictive value (PPV) 93.3%, negative predictive value (NPV) 61.5% with an accuracy of 73.2%.

Conclusion: D-dimer and CRP level can be used in predicting perforation of appendicitis.

 (ISSN 2723-7494 J Bedah Indonesia. 2020;48:3-14)
WHAT DOES CHINA’S EARLY RECOVERY FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS MEAN FOR THE GLOBAL ORDER?
Authors: Byaruhanga Ronald
Published: November 2020

Despite being the official origin of the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic, China has managed to recuperate with relatively minimal health and economic damages while the United States and other big global players in Europe are still grappling soaring cases and facing immense economic hardships. The current global hegemon—the United States—has suffered the severest damages in terms of human mortality and increased unemployment rates. Such hardships coincided with its gradual withdrawal from numerous international engagements. At the same time, China is deepening and expanding its global presence and visibility through foreign infrastructure investment and diplomatic ties both at multilateral and bilateral levels. Considering such, the paper discusses the likely impact of China’s early recovery on the future of the global order. The discussion demonstrates that China has utilised the pandemic to showcase its ability to become a global protector. The country has played a pivotal role in the supply of pharmaceutical equipment required to slow down the spread of the disease and has played a significant role in providing the information and advice regarding practical methods to prevent the virus from wide spreading. Economically, China has been the first big global player to register positive economic growth since the pandemic’s outbreak and yet did not provide any stimulus packages to support businesses as other big economies have done and are still doing. With such, many commentators suggest that China is likely to replace the United States as the new global economic superpower since the United States is receding from in its global engagements and suffering economic uncertainties. However, the author of this paper believes that, despite the adverse impact of the coronavirus on the world's leading economies, the shrinking US's interest in international affairs, and the global role of China during the coronavirus period—the roots of US's influence on the international scene are too deep to uproot as of now. The US remains robust militarily, economically, and politically abroad. Besides, the country has a chance to turnaround its international reputation should the November 2020 presidential election result in a new white house occupant.

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Motivations and Expectations of the Participants’ Attending a First Aids Training Program;
A Qualitative Case Study
Authors: Papaioannou Alkistis , Lamprou Maria Paraskevi , Tziaferi Styliani , Kolovos Petros
Published: November 2020

Understanding of laypersons perceptions related to their participation in first aids
training programs is a precondition to tailor strategies that facilitate and optimize
that participation. The aim of the present study was to explore participants’
motivations and expectations attending a first aids training program, as well as to
describe the hindering factors. A qualitative research design was conducted and a
self-reported semi-structured questionnaire developed for data collection. A
convenience sample (n=25) of pharmacy staff members was recruited. Content
analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. From those who participated,
seventeen women and three men, whose median/average age was 36,7 years old
(ranging from 25 to 50 years old), returned the questionnaire fully completed. The
analysis reflected three issues describing participants’ motivations for attending a
first aids training program, including “personal development”, “strengthening role”
and “value of offering”. In addition, the issues “individual level” and “collective
level” emerged from describing trainees’ expectations. Participant’s attending such
a program was hindered by “organizational related factors”, “work related factors”
and “individual related factors”. This study contributes to the existing research area
gaining a better understanding of the participants’ willingness to attend training
activities. Identified hindering factors for participation should be considered,
stimulating changes in the organization and the delivery of high quality and
individual-appropriate educational programs.

Keywords: motivations, expectations, hindering factors, first aids, training program,
qualitative research
A narrative study on work place based conflicts in obstetrics & gynecology department
Authors: Khadija Waheed  , Mohamed Al-Eraky  , Noor-i-kiran Naeem  , Sara Ejaz  , Amna Khanum
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Objective: To explore the patterns in research and underlying factors of conflicts in obstetrics and gynaecology and its effect on restricting the quality of education and training of residents.

Methods: The narrative study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Lady Aitchison Hospital, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan, from October 2018 to January 2019, and comprised narrative essays by residents associated with the department. Data was subjected to thematic analysis.

Results: Of the 27 residents, 26(96.3%) were females and 1(3.7%) was male. Overall, 19(70.3%) were aged 25-30 years and 8(29.6%) were aged 30-35 years. Three levels of conflict were identified: organisational, interpersonal and individual. Causes of organisational conflict included inadequate facilities, poor security and unclear duty appointments. Interpersonal factors included lack of communication, lack of patient autonomy, non-cooperative co-workers, illiteracy of attendants and unprofessional behaviour. Individual factors were overburdening duty hours and duty negligence.

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PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AND THE LABOR MARKET: CHALLENGES OF THE TIME
Authors:   Bashkir Institute of Social Technologies (branch) of the Academy of Labor and Social Relations, Nigmatullina Tanzilya
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to topical issues of the implementation of the national project “Labor productivity and employment support” in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The author analyzes the situation of the labor market in Russia in general and in the Republic of Bashkortostan in particular, the position of trade unions to the current situation; focuses on the importance of the education system in the formation of basic skills and key competencies of students to increase labor productivity, exchange the best technologies and practices, including within the framework of the Turin Process.
To Study the Various Co-curricular Activities of Girl Student of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya and Government Upper Primary School of East Siang District Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Riram Bombi , Lhungdim T. K.
Published: November 2020

Co-Curricular Activities are important part of curriculum. These activities are important for the overall development of students. Though CCA are non-academic activities, it supports the academic purpose of schools, through positive reinforcements for the social and emotional aspects. It benefits the school children in gaining valuable academic and social experiences by providing wide range of opportunities and experience for self-expression and participation. The present study is an attempt to study the participation of girls’ students in various co-curricular activities that are organised in the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya and Government Upper Primary School of East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. A sample of 4 KGBV and 4 GUPS from 2 blocks,5 teachers and 10 girls’ students from each school have been taken by following simple random technique. The total sample consist of 8 schools,40 teachers and 80 girls’ students. It is a descriptive research study. For collecting various information, the researcher used the constructed questionnaire. The data analysis had been done by using simple frequency and percentage technique. The findings of the study revealed that girls’ students of KGBV took more active participation in CCA than GUPS.
Implementation of Basel II and Profitability of Banks in Pakistan
Authors:   The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Sajid Muhammad Ramzan , Saleem Hassan Mujtaba Nawaz ,   Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business – UUM, Malaysia
Published: November 2020

This study examines the impact of credit risk and liquidity risk on the profitability of the banks in Pakistan before and after the implementation of the Basel II policy in Pakistani Banks. For this purpose, five private commercial banks of Pakistan selected as the sample of our study. The balanced panel data of these banks for ten years (2006-2015) is used to analyze the model. The data is collected from the annual reports of the selected banks. The impact of pre and post-Basel-II policy implementation is also measured using four years (2006-2009) as pre-Basel-II and six years (2010-2015) as post-Basel-II to compare the impact of Basel-II implementation in the banks. The regression model estimation technique is used, which is selected based on the unit root test. The fixed effect and random effect models are used based on the Hausman test to estimate profitability determinants. The models are applied in three phases as the whole period, pre-Basel-II, and post-Basel-II implementation period. Further studies could be developed by adding more variables to the regression model to check their impact on bank profitability. The sample size can be increased to all commercial banks, and further, this study can also be discussed in Islamic banking and microfinance institutions. Further, the dependent variables could also be increased to enhance the results of bank profitability. The number of observations could be improved to describe the risk management more prudent than this. The study suggests that banks have to follow strategies that provide adequate diversification in credit risk and liquidity risk management to mitigate these risks and enhance the profitability. It is further recommended that adopting a sound risk management system and strong corporate governance will reduce the credit risk and liquidity risk and ultimately improve the profitability of banks in Pakistan.
Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Issues Linked to Erosion of Systems and Replacement of Machines
Authors:   UCP Business School, Faculty of Management Studies, UCP, Pakistan, Khan Talha Majeed , Aslam Qais
Published: November 2020

Managing market risk under unknown future shocks is a critical issue for policymakers, investors and professional risk managers. These shocks can be external to the firm, like demand conditions or conditions in the market as well as internal shocks like inefficiencies or issues of governance in a business entity. More important is the health of machines and viability of systems that are in place in a firm that might threaten the safety of the workforce, tend to take the organizational management towards expensive litigation and eroding in the future of its brand position. “According to recent estimates released by the International Labor Organization (ILO), each year 2.78 million workers die from occupational accidents and work-related diseases (of which 2.4 million are disease-related) and an additional 374 million workers suffer from non-fatal occupational accidents. It is estimated that lost workdays globally represent almost 4 percent of the world’s GDP” (International Labor Organization (ILO), 2019) Problem statement A large number of firms in Pakistan are noncompliance of governance guideline especially in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and therefore the present study will take as SHE as its basis to investigate the future issues in the industrial sector of Pakistan.
Critical success factors of Strategic Leadership: A literature review
Authors:   Punjab University, Lahore, Asif Aymen
Published: November 2020

A strategic leader in an organization plays a crucial role in a dynamic business environment. The paper examines an individual's general characteristics as an effective strategic leader with the support of a comprehensive secondary literature review. Data has been secured from three significant databases, i-e, google scholar, SSCI, and Scopus. Secondary research results indicated that being visionary, the strength to have the strategic and creative mindset and the knowledge to develop and maintain the right social capital, and the inclination to have moral integrity are some of the indispensable elements of effective strategic leaders. Thus, leader succession training and development models must inculcate those abilities, competencies, and characteristics into their top talents to magnify an organization's future performance. Yet, research has been exclusively studying from individual aspects composed of literature studies of business organizations, both public and profit organizations. Therefore, strategic leadership encompassing top management and board of directors' success factors in terms of a team's abilities, knowledge, and skills is still an untapped domain.
Relationship of Workplace stressors and Organizational Commitment: A study in the education sector
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan, Sultana Afshan , Syed Nauheen , Riaz Madiha
Published: November 2020

The present study investigated the relationship between organizational commitment and workplace stressors, such as work-family conflict, role conflict, and role ambiguity, and organizational injustice. Data has been collected from the education sector investigating university teachers of Faisalabad. The data was analyzed on 150 respondents through structural equation modeling (SEM), using the least-squares method. In this study, the Pearson chi-square, correlation, and regression test determine how well theoretical distributions fit the empirical distributions. The study's finding shows that the relationship between work-family conflict and organizational commitment; the work-family conflict has a significant negative relationship with organizational commitment. The teachers lack commitment due to their family responsibilities. The second purpose was to check the association between role ambiguity/role conflict and organizational commitment. The findings show a significant and positive relationship between role ambiguity/role conflict and organizational commitment. Conflicts and ambiguity in the roles make them struggle more to clear their role and prove themselves to the organization. There is a significant and positive relationship between organizational injustice and organizational commitment.
US-Sino Trade War, A Trading Setback Or An Opportunity For Emerging Markets
Authors:   UCP Business School, Faculty of Management Studies, UCP, Lahore, Fazal Ossama , kanwal Sonia
Published: November 2020

After trying to nurture positive diplomatic relationships among two major economies in the world, a cold war has been converted into a trade war between China and the United States of America. Massive tariffs have been imposed on Chinese imports by Trump administration due to which china stroked back with its tariff policy for American products. Different Chinese companies like Huawei and Haier must face unforeseen circumstances due to trade war. The market for Chinese products seems to shrank post trump policy; on one side, it is a major setback for the Chinese market as an emerging market. On the other hand, it is a golden opportunity for other emerging markets like India, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and the Philippines. US-market is a vast market for Chinese electronics, technology, agriculture, leather, furniture, and many more household products since china entered in the race of globalization. A rise in tariff triggered a trade war, resulting in a decrease in Chinese share in US-market. This trade war has offered a golden opportunity for emerging markets to take over Huawei and Haier's market due to trade barriers and bans on them from the US. This paper will study deep-rooted causes of the US-Sino trade war by examining the impact of a trade war on Huawei technologies and Haier; big Chinese firms dealing worldwide and have a large share in the US-market. The research type will be exploratory, and most of the data is based on secondary data sources. It has been found in this article that the US-Sino trade war is causing losses to both economies on international trade forum. The products from other Asian countries are replacing the Chinese products in the USA. On the other hand, the emerging markets like India, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan benefit from the absence of Chinese products from the international market. Hence, the winner of the US-Sino trade wars is emerging economies.
The Impact of the Second National Fadama Development Project on Poverty Reduction in the Geidam Local Government of Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Khan Bhola
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The study was conducted to examine the economic impact of the National Fadama-II Development Project (NFDP-II) on poverty reduction and food security among farmers in Geidam local government of Yobe State, Nigeria.
Approach/Methodology/Design: Four communities were identified and selected through random sampling. These four are the farmers of the cultivated crops like rice, millet, maize, vegetables and okra. And interview and a closed-ended questionnaire were administered to a total of one hundred respondents. For the analysis of this study, a descriptive statistic like frequency and simple percentage were used.
Findings: After careful evaluation of collected data, it is found out that the majority of the farmers (78.9%) were male and their mean age was 44 years. Out of 95 respondents, 75 (78.9%) were associated with the Fadama and the remaining 20 (21%) have no association with the project. The results of the study revealed that the project has a positive impact on poverty reduction. The result of the study further revealed that all the Fadama-II farmers share similar opinion on the ten identified constraints. These constraints were grouped under three main categories: technical problems, institutional problems, and economic problems.
Practical Implications: This study provides strong suggestion to create more awareness about the programme among the people so that they may come forward to participate actively in it. It enhances their income level and they may be able to utilize it for the betterment of their lives.
Originality/value: After the careful analysis of the collected data, it can be concluded that the success of Fadama project is dependent upon the provision of the credit facilities for land preparation to farmers, the supply of subsidized farm inputs and farmers’ training by the Fadama facilitators.
Factors Influencing the Usage of Broadband for the Youth and Adolescent in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Nur-A Yazdani Dewan Muhammad , Abir Tanvir , Kakon Kaniz , Waliullah Shaikh Sabbir Ahmed , Husain Taha
Published: November 2020

Purpose: This study aimed at examining the adoption factors of broadband internet and exploring the factors which make difference between service providers.
Approach/Methodology/Design: Purposive sampling was employed to select the sample. To collect data from social media users, a close-ended Google Form questionnaire was administered through social networking sites and 376 responses were obtained. The data was analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM, 3.1). Model estimation was performed with r2, Q2, and the effect size f2 that describes the path effect from exogenous construct to endogenous construct.
Findings: This study revealed that the participants, despite having the barriers, were reasonably satisfied at different levels and it was a major motivation in the use of broadband. The use of broadband internet has not yet been improved substantially in Bangladesh due to the minimal internet speed, lack of decent standard of quality, and high maintenance cost. However, the study revealed that customer or user satisfaction created a huge positive impact on value creation. It was also statistically significant supporting the hypothesis of the study.
Practical Implications: The results of the study provide the broadband companies with an idea about broadband preference, assisting them in analyzing the variables closely to get more loyal customers.
Originality/value:
The study revealed that the degree of total frustration is below ten per cent, even though the severe challenge is considered very small. The study also showed that most of the participants were reasonably satisfied at different levels and it was a major motivation in the use of broadband.
AST-Platelet Ratio Index as a Predicator of Advance Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Authors: Mustafiz E , Shahnaz A , Hossain S , Karim R , Shafi T
Published: November 2020

This cross-sectional study was done to evaluate the significance of serum AST-platelet ratio index (APRI) for diagnosis of severity and extent of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B, and its use in monitoring progress of fibrosis and response to treatment in chronic hepatitis B infection. The study was done on a total of 50 biopsy-diagnosed hepatitis B patients. Every patient was diagnosed clinically and histopathologically. Only pre-treatment biopsies were used for the current study. Fibrosis was scored according to the Scheuer scheme. Random blood samples were drawn. Serum AST concentrations were estimated by Kinetic UV method and blood platelet count was estimated by automated cell counter method. Data were analyzed statistically by Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and binary diagnostic rests using SPSS software version 12. The mean APRI was 0.48 t 0.28. The values of APRI showed a gradual rise in values with increasing stages of fibrosis. The AUROC for APRI were at 0.09 in mild fibrosis, 0.48 in moderate fibrosis, 0.77 in significant fibrosis. and 0.93 in cirrhosis. So. APRI may be used as a predictor of significant fibrosis and cirrhosis in individuals with chronic hepatitis B infection.