bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vector Valued Multipliers of McShane Integrable Functions
Authors: Bhatnagar Savita
Published: August 2022

We study the algebra of vector valued multipliers of Banach algebra valued McShane integrable functions. We prove that if X is a commutative Banach algebra, with identity e of norm one, then functions associated with measures of strong bounded variation and the set {L?([a, b],?) e} are vector valued multipliers of McShane integrable functions. We find some necessary and another set of sufficient conditions for a functiong to define a multiplier. In case X satisfies Radon Nikodym property (weak Radon Nikodym property), we study multiplier operators.
Unique Range Set of a Meromorphic Function And Its Linear Difference Polynomial
Authors: Dyavanal Renukadevi S. , Mathai Madhura M. , Hattikal Ashwini M.
Published: August 2022

In this work, we generalize the estimate of cardinality of a unique range set of meromorphic functions (URSM) and as an application we obtain the cardinality of URSM of a meromorphic function f(z) of finite order and its linear difference polynomial L(z, f). As a consequences we deduce several uniqueness of f(z) and L(z, f) sharing a set.
Bizalom, bizalmatlanság, önbizalom
Authors: Grünhut Zoltán
Published: August 2022

The current paper attempts to embrace trust and distrust as emotions, as well as showing trust or distrust as cognitively justified decisions in one coherent theoretical framework. It links these emotional and action-like domains together by the notion of self-trust which is interpreted as a form of rationale. The argument claims that self-trust of those people who are able to trust others functions in a completely different way in compare to the one of distrusting subjects.
Alzheimer Cafék online tevékenysége a koronavírus járvány kitörése előtti és utáni fél évben I.
Authors: Kucsera Csaba , Holpert Anna
Published: August 2022

Alzheimer Cafés may play an important psychosocial supporting role in the life of people li­ving with dementia and of their family caregivers by providing a community of understanding, inclusion, solidarity and mutual support. They can promote policy-, professional- and social dis­courses, the recognition of dementia as a social reality, and overall awareness of this complex challenge. They can also foster transdisciplinary collaboration among professionals as well as between professionals and lay people affected by dementia based on mutual understanding, ca­talysing the formation and operation of acting communities and networks of interest.

The active and purposeful presence and activities of Alzheimer Cafés on Internet platforms, in the increasingly prominent channels and fields of social discourse and community life in the 21st century, can be an important tool in the realization of these benefits.

This two-part paper analyses the publicly accessible online footprint and behaviour of Alzhe­imer Cafés from this perspective as measured by a list of 10 possible functions. It scrutinizes the realisation of possible benefits and advantages offered by Internet platforms between Septem­ber 2019 and August 2020, with a special focus on technology-based adaptive responses to the coronavirus-outbreak midway through that period.

This first part of the paper, which briefly overviews the Alzheimer Café concept and its his­tory in Hungary, and then presents the methodology of the study and the first half of the re­search results. The second part of the paper will continue to present the results, and will make recommendations for making more effective use of the potential of online platforms to realise the goals.
Implantation of a Small Aperture Intraocular Lens in Eyes with Irregular Corneas and Higher Order Aberrations
Authors: Franco Fabrizio , Branchetti Marco , Vicchio Lidia , Serino Federica , Piergentili Marco , Spagnuolo Vito , Santoro Francesca , Virgili Gianni , Giansanti Fabrizio
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Corneal irregularities can lead to high order aberrations (HOAs) and may influence the outcomes in terms of intraocular lens (IOL) selection and visual acuity assessment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the visual acuity and satisfaction after IC-8 implants in patients characterized by corneal irregularities and HOAs who could not undergo refractive surgery due to the poor residual thickness of the cornea or other conditions such as astigmatism secondary to previous radial keratotomy.
Methods: This descriptive, retrospective cohort study was conducted on nine eyes in six patients affected by corneal irregularities and HOAs who had undergone IC-8 IOL implantation. The primary endpoint was the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), the subjective visual function, and the visual field.
Results: Nine eyes of six patients (three bilateral implantation) were enrolled. For each patient, BCVA, vision, and lifestyle quality were evaluated. In all patients, we noticed an improvement in all parameters without visual field defects.
Conclusion: Our work encourages the use of the IC8 lens to improve visual acuity in patients with irregular corneas and HOAs who cannot be treated with customized refractive surgery. Patients experience a subjective improvement of their quality of vision and also more self-confidence in their daily life. IC-8 lenses do not interfere with the visualization of retinal fundus and there is no impairment of the visual field detected by patients.
Epidemiology of Dry Eye and Its Determinants Among University Students
Authors: Saber Sahih Alnasab Seyed , Asharlous Amir , Doostdar Asgar , Nabovati Payam , Yekta Abbasali , Khabazkhoob Mehdi
Published: August 2022

This is a Letter to the Editor and does not have an abstract. Please download the PDF or view the article HTML.
Corruption and Organised Crime Signalling Indicators for Foreign Investors as Applied to Eastern European Countries
Authors: Cazacu Mihai , Horobet Alexandra , V.Nastase Marian , Belascu Lucian
Published: August 2022

The former communist countries in Central and Eastern Europe and, implicitly, their economies, went through specific and sometimes asymmetric developments since the fall of the “iron curtain” at the end of the 1980s. During those years, they faced many challenges to create a secure and predictable economic environment for individuals and businesses, local or foreign. We propose a framework that considers legal, social, and economic indicators which can be used by foreign investors to make wise and efficient business decisions. Our main purpose is to expand the traditional economic analysis framework and enrich it with new institutional and societal indicators from the social, quality of life and legal layers of research. This new landscape could offer relevant information on vulnerabilities that could favour organized crime and corruption in some Central and Eastern European countries, a factor that foreign investors may need to address before deciding to invest in the region.
Keywords: foreign direct investments, organised crime, corruption, economic vulnerabilities, GDP
On a Bertrand Duopoly Game With Heterogeneous Expectations and Emissions Costs
Authors: Sarafopoulos Georges , Papadopoulos Kosmas
Published: August 2022

This study was based on the dynamics of a nonlinear Bertrand-type duopoly game with differentiated goods, linear demand and a cost function that included emissions costs. This duopoly game was modeled with a system of two difference equations. Existence and stability of equilibria of this system were studied. It was shown that the model gave more complex chaotic and unpredictable trajectories as a consequence of changes in the speed of adjustment parameter and horizontal product differentiation parameter. Numerical simulations showed that a higher value of the speed of adjustment and a higher or lower (negative) value of product differentiation (weaker or fiercer competition) can destabilize the economy. The chaotic features were justified numerically via computing Lyapunov numbers and sensitive dependence on initial conditions. Also, it was shown that in this case of a duopoly game, there were stable trajectories, and a higher (lower) degree of product differentiation did not tend to destabilize the economy.
Keywords: Bertrand duopoly game, discrete dynamical system, heterogeneous expectations, stability, chaotic behavior
Greek Economy: Back to the Past
Authors: Theofanis Mavridakis , Anastasios Panagopoulos , Spiridoula Bravou
Published: August 2022

The Greek economy has been characterized by successive phases of growth and recession with marked changes in its macroeconomic data over the last twenty years, which have affected the social reality of the country. The growth phase resulted in the deadlocks of 2009 (deficits, debt and EU rules) and the recession phase, which was determined by the memorandum programs through internal devaluation, resulted in a drastic reduction in national income (28%). During the last two years, the country has been led back to a downward path (recession – pandemic) with unspecified final consequences for the economy and society. In typical terms, the performance of the Greek economy refers to the past (90s), and in this case there are strong doubts about its strategy and objectives.
Keywords: EU, Greece, crisis
The Development of Entrepreneurship in Greece: The Aftermath of an Economic Crisis
Authors: Vasilopoulos Athanasios , Tsitsakis Christos
Published: August 2022

The European economic crisis was devastating for many business owners in Greece. The constant change, instability and uncertainty led many people to lose their jobs. Likewise, many graduates were unemployed without a chance to pursue a career path, ultimately leading many to emigrate to other countries to find a better working environment. However, in Greece, the crisis led to an environment where some people, due to the lack of good job opportunities or because of a new business opportunity, decided to start their own business. In this research, we conducted a survey targeting active entrepreneurs. We aimed to analyze the entrepreneurial situation in Greece through questions about their business’ development, finance and growth from the end of 2018 until the end of 2019. Within this framework, our results indicated that the entrepreneurs faced numerous problems and some have still not fully recovered. Nonetheless, some enterprises managed to grow and expand their business operations. In conclusion, the future generation of entrepreneurs needs to have all the necessary business skills and access to funding opportunities to accelerate and innovate their business ideas more quickly.
Keywords: entrepreneurship, economic crisis, Greece, development, SME
Soft Skills Enhance Employee Contextual Performance: The Case of the Maritime Industry
Authors: Maria Chala Fratzeska , Bouranta Nancy
Published: August 2022

The maritime industry holds a prominent position in international business and world trade. This competitive and rapidly growing sector requires a highly trained workforce with specific soft skills, such as the abilities and traits that pertain to personality, attitude, and behavior. Soft skills combined with hard skills influence employees’ ability to work effectively by enhancing their performance. This study focused on the maritime industry and empirically examined the effect of four soft skills (adaptability, communication, problem-solving, teamwork) on employee contextual performance. It also explored whether there is a significant relationship between soft skills and income. An empirical survey was carried out through a self-assessment questionnaire which was administered to managers and employees of Greek shipping companies resulting in 191 usable questionnaires. Exploratory factor analysis, correlation, regression analysis and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were applied to examine the data. It was found that teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability and communication positively affect employee contextual performance. In addition, it was confirmed that problem-solving skills are related to employee income. This study contributes to the literature, defining which soft skills are significant factors in employee contextual performance and income. There is little literature exploring these relationships, and even fewer studies have focused on the maritime industry. This paper highlights the importance of employees developing transferable soft skills to perform effectively in the workplace.
Keywords: maritime industry, soft skills, employee contextual performance, income
Measuring Innovation of Countries
Authors: Roukanas Spyros
Published: August 2022

The aim of this article was to measure the innovation of countries in order to help improve their productive capabilities under the prism of the global political economy. For this purpose, the following indicators were analysed: 1) the global innovation index; 2) the digital economy and society index; 3) the international digital economy and society index; and 4) the Bloomberg innovation index. The selection of indicators was based on two key characteristics: a) they include a large sample of countries; and b) they are published at regular intervals on the basis of recent data. This research comparatively assessed countries on different aspects of innovation. The aim was to draw conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of the countries under study, but also to understand the position of these countries in the world economy. The findings highlighted the changes that have occurred since the manifestation of the global economic crisis of 2007-2009, as well as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research focused on China, Germany, Greece and the United States, over the last decade (2010-2020), on the basis of the available data.
Keywords: global political economy, innovation, indexes, economic globalisation
The Impact of Services Sub-Sectors on the Innovation Performance of Eastern European Countries
Authors: Karahan Özcan , Bay Musa
Published: August 2022

Many studies have shown that the services sector has grown rapidly recently and has contributed positively to the current productivity and growth rates in today’s economies. However, these findings are insufficient to explain the contributions of services sector developments to the dynamics of the economy. Firstly, it would be more appropriate to associate developments in the services sector with the increase in innovation activities, which is an important feature of the economy, instead of associating them with current productivity and growth rates. Secondly, instead of considering the developments in the services sector as a whole, it would be a more accurate approach to divide them into subgroups and examine their effects on the economy. Accordingly, we aimed to examine the effects of services sub-sectors on the innovation performance of 13 Eastern European countries using panel data analysis for the period of 2000-2017. Our empirical findings revealed that the impact of services sub-sectors on the innovation performance of Eastern European countries varies. Only the knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) sub-sector has contributed to the innovation performance of the Eastern European area. Thus, these empirical results indicated important implications for innovation-oriented economic growth policies based on the promotion of the KIBS sub-sector in Eastern European countries.
Keywords: services sectors, knowledge-intensive business services, innovation, Eastern European countries.
Investing in Greek Agriculture: A Case Study on Farmers in the Regional Unity of Serres, Greece
Authors: Balomenou Chrysanthi , Maliari Marianthi , Semasis Simeon , Pavlidis Stavros , Mamalis Spyridon
Published: August 2022

The Greek Ministry of Food and Agriculture is proceeding in its commitment to apply reforms of the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2014-2020. Among other measures, in November 2017 two fundamental agricultural projects were introduced: the 4.1.1., which focuses on potential investments in fixed assets and machinery, and the 4.2.3., which relates to potential investments in renewable energy resources such as net-metering systems. Investments in agriculture are considered of critical importance given their potential contribution to the Greek economy. The CAP is undoubtedly an integral and crucial part of the general Common European Policy in terms of agriculture. Nevertheless, European policies have attracted intense negative criticism including from distinguished and Nobel Prize-awarded writers and researchers such as Krugman and Stiglitz. This paper focuses on the probability and sustainability of rural investments dealing simultaneously with a profile analysis of the prospective investors. It consists of two main parts. The theoretical first part presents the special characteristics of the two implemented measures. The second part presents the empirical research carried out with farmers of the area, which was conducted via questionnaires. Participants submitted Action Improvement Plans supporting the 4.1.1 or/and 4.1.3 measures. Data were collected through personal interviews and the opportunity sampling method was used. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inducted statistical methods. This research expands the discussions around the rural investments concept.
Keywords: Common Agricultural Policy, rural development, investments
The Role of Experience and Function of Redemption Narratives on Psychological Well-Being in Iranian Adults
Authors: Kharazi Esfahani Ehsan Zargar , Abedi Mohammad Reza , Namdarpour Fahimeh
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of redemption narratives on generativity and consequently on psychological well-being in Iranian adults. In addition, the relationship between self-redemption and generativity with psychological well-being was examined separately.
Methods: The study population consisted of all adults aged 22-65 years who had a bachelor's degree or higher and were invited through  cyberspace. Sixty six Iranian adults aged 22-65 years were selected by convenience sampling method. The instruments of this study included McAdams’ life story questionnaire, Loyola Generativity Scale, and Ryff psychological well-being scale. The method of analysis was qualitative-quantitative, which qualitative analysis was thematic and quantitative analysis was Pearson correlation.
Results: The results showed that in the Iranian adult population, there was a positive and significant relationship between the scores of self-redemption and generativity, self-redemption and psychological well-being, and generativity and psychological well-being (P <0.01).
Conclusion: Although there is a positive and significant relationship between self-redemption and generativity, self-redemption and psychological well-being, and generativity and psychological well-being, the Iranian adult population often does not tell their stories in the theme of redemption. They also have low score on the generativity and then they also experience low psychological well-being, resulting from cultural and historical origins.
Prioritization and Evaluation of the Observance of Ethical Values of Nursing from the Perspective of Patients Admitted to the Selected Hospitals in Yazd City in 2021
Authors: Askari Roohollah , Shamsi Farimah , Dehghani Ashkazari Fatemeh
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Nursing care as an essential component of health services is very important and ethics in nursing is a significant factor in health care. Therefore, the present study aims to prioritize and examine the level of observance of nurses' ethical values ​​from the perspective of patients admitted to the selected hospitals in Yazd in 2021.
Methods: The present descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in two selected hospitals in Yazd and in a sample of 100 patients who were selected by stratified-random sampling method. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire based on the 10 dimensions of ethical values ​​of nursing of the Ministry of Health in 2011. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) in SPSS software version 20.
Resulte: Among the 10 dimensions of ethical values of nursing, the patients gave the highest priority to altruism and kindness (1± 140.19), compassion and kindness (2 ±135 .01), and accountability and responsibility (1± 130.33), respectively. Moreover, 56% of patients rated the observance of ethical values ​​in a good condition.
Conclusion: If the ethical values ​​of altruism and empathy, compassion and kindness, and accountability and responsibility are considered in the continuous nursing education program, it can be effective to help improve the quality of hospital performance as well as patients’ satisfaction.
Evaluation of Risk Factors Related to Life Status of Patients With COVID-19 Hospitalized in Yazd
Authors: Ghelmani Seyed Yaser , Soleymani Salehabadi Hossein , Moazen Homa , Nazmiah Hossein , Tafti Tahere Fallah , Kabirzadeh Azam , Gholami Somayeh
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Following the epidemic crisis and the outbreak of Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Iran and other provinces, the statistics of the patients showed that Yazd is among the top few provinces in the country in terms of the prevalence and incidence of this deadly disease. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the risk factors related to the life status of patients with coronavirus.
Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, demographic, clinical, and biochemical information of 932 patients who were infected with COVID-19 from May 2018 to March  2019 and were hospitalized in Shahid Sadoughi Hospital in Yazd were examined. Information was recorded through patients’ records or telephone calls. Data analysis was performed by independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and logistic regression using SPSS-22 software.
Results: Based on the results 57.9% (N=540) of patients were male and the mean age of all patients was 53.33 (19 ± 0.15) years, and also 9.6% (N=82) of patients died. The risk of death for patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) was 75 times higher than that of patients who were hospitalized in general wards. Also, the risk of death for patients with a history of cancer was 12 times higher than other patients. The risk factors associated with mortality were identified by multivariate logistic regression model, which included increasing age, having shortness of breath, history of cancer, hospitalization in the ICU, increased white blood cell count, and sodium deficiency.
Conclusion: In order to reduce the mortality of patients with COVID-19, it is necessary for physicians to prioritize the treatment of elderly patients with underlying diseases, such as cancer and shortness of breath in order to improve their clinical condition.
Power Control Strategy for Grid-Connected Inverters in Stationary Reference Frame
Authors: Xavier Lucas S. , Cupertino Allan F. , Pereira Heverton A. , Mendes Victor F.
Published: August 2022

The control of grid-connected converters in stationary reference frame has been investigated in several works of literature. One of the challenges of this method is in the computation of the current computing current references as a function of power references. In some works, this issue has been solved based on instantaneous power theory equations described in the stationary reference frame. However, this approach can lead to steady-state errors in the injected power if there is an error in the current control loop, which is the focus of this investigation. Firstly, analytical expressions are derived to investigate the effect of current loop steady-state error in the active and reactive power injected into the grid. Then, this paper proposes a closed-loop power control for grid-connected inverters controlled in the stationary reference frame. This strategy is experimentally investigated in two power conversion system configurations for battery energy storage systems. The results indicate that the proposed scheme guarantees zero steady-state error in the injected power even when the current loop presents an amplitude and phase steady-state error.
Belleği ve Kimliği Geri Kazanmak: Sami Kadınların Birinci Şahıs Belgeselleri
Authors: ŞEN Aygün
Published: August 2022

Fenno-İskandinavya’da Sapmi adı verilen bölgede yaşayan Samiler, UNESCO tarafından Avrupa’nın tek Yerli halkı olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Sami halkı uzun yıllar yerleşimci toplumların baskısı altında yaşamış, ulus devletlerin kurulmasıyla toprakları İsveç, Norveç, Finlandiya ve Rusya sınırları arasında bölünmüştür. Yirminci yüzyılın ortalarına kadar devam eden medenileştirme adı altındaki asimilasyon süreci, Sami halkına ve kültürüne büyük zarar vermiştir. Pek çok Sami’nin Yerli kültüründen utanç duymasına, kimliğini reddetmesine yol açan asimilasyon sürecinde kilise ve eğitim kurumları büyük rol oynamıştır. Yatılı okullarda eğitim alan, anadillerini konuşmaları yasaklanan çocuklar, ailelerinin desteğinden uzakta ırkçı ilkelere göre düzenlenmiş bir eğitime tabi tutulmuşlardır. Küresel Yerli hareketinin etkisiyle 1970’lerden itibaren güç kazanan Sami hareketi, ulus devletlerin asimilasyon politikalarına son vermek için politik zeminde mücadele verirken kültürel canlandırma süreciyle kültürel belleği onarmayı amaçlamıştır. Kültürel canlandırma sürecinin bir parçası olarak ortaya çıkan Sami sineması, ana akım medyada aşağılayıcı klişelerle temsil edilen Samilerin, öykülerini ve tarihlerini kendi perspektiflerinden anlatma, temsillerinin kontrolünü geri alma girişimidir. Çalışmada ele alınan Sami kadın yönetmenlerin birinci şahıs belgeselleri, Sami Daughter Yoik, Suddenly Sami, My Family Portrait ve Rebel; resmi tarihin görmezden geldiği asimilasyon sürecini, ebeveynleri yatılı okul travmasına maruz kalmış kadın yönetmenlerin gözünden anlatır. Bu filmler, aile albümlerinin, arşiv belgelerinin, kişisel tanıklıkların birleştirilmesi yoluyla Sami kolektif belleğini onarır, karşı-anlatılar inşa eder.
Aktywność fizyczna wybranej grupy Polaków w czasie pandemii COVID-19
Authors: Krzyżanowska Krystyna
Published: August 2022

Celem poznawczym badań empirycznych było ustalenie motywów uprawiania aktywności fizycznej, preferencji Polaków dotyczących rodzajów zajęć rekreacyjnych oraz częstotliwości ich podejmowania w czasie pandemii COVID-19. W badaniach zrealizowanych w 2021 r., którymi objęto 108 mieszkańców Polski, zastosowano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego z techniką ankiety według standaryzowanego kwestionariusza. Wśród najważniejszych powodów podejmowania aktywności fizycznej respondenci wskazali: lepsze samopoczucie i odreagowanie stresu, zdrowie i dobry wygląd, ładną sylwetkę oraz przyjemność. Podczas pandemii COVID-19, tj. w 2020 r., zmieniły się formy aktywności fizycznej ankietowanych w stosunku do tych, które wybierano przed pandemią. Znacznie wzrosła popularność ćwiczeń samodzielnie wykonywanych w domu, co prawdopodobnie wynikało z ograniczeń dostępu do siłowni i klubów fitness. W czasie pandemii zmalała liczba osób, które ćwiczyły średnio trzy godziny tygodniowo i więcej, a wzrosła liczba osób ćwiczących tylko godzinę w tygodniu lub mniej. Jest to bardzo niekorzystne zjawisko z punktu widzenia zdrowia fizycznego i psychicznego naszego społeczeństwa.
Rozwój bazy noclegowej Kołobrzegu i jego zaplecza w czasie pierwszych dwóch lat trwania pandemii COVID-19
Authors: Miedziński Mariusz
Published: August 2022

Stan pandemii COVID-19, jaki został ogłoszony w Polsce od dnia 20 marca 2020 r., bardzo znacząco wpłynął na funkcjonowanie i rozwój największego polskiego uzdrowiska, jakim jest Kołobrzeg. Mimo dwóch lockdownów oraz ograniczeń funkcjonowania sektora turystycznego Kołobrzeg nie tylko utrzymał, ale wręcz stał się największym ośrodkiem ruchu turystycznego kraju. W 2021 r. wpływy z opłaty uzdrowiskowej w Kołobrzegu osiągnęły 79,47% kwoty z 2019 r. Kołobrzeg w lipcu i sierpniu 2021 r. koncentrował aż 6,6% wszystkich osobonoclegów całego kraju. Osiągnięte mimo pandemii wyniki funkcjonowania sektora turystyczno-uzdrowiskowego są pośrednim dowodem wyjątkowej siły i stabilności gospodarki turystycznej Kołobrzegu. Bardzo korzystne uwarunkowania przyrodnicze i geograficzne uzdrowiska Kołobrzeg w połączeniu z poprawiającą się wciąż dostępnością komunikacyjną skutkowały, mimo stanu zagrożenia pandemią COVID-19, dalszą rozbudową bazy noclegowej MOF-u Kołobrzeg. Na badanym obszarze Kołobrzegu i jego zaplecza w latach 2020–2021 realizowane były łącznie 94 inwestycje obejmujące 14 065 jednostek mieszkalnych głównie w hotelach, hotelach apartamentowych, apartamentowcach i zabudowie mieszkaniowej o łącznej powierzchni ok. 748,4 tys. m2, umożliwiające pobyt ok. 45 tys. osób. Mimo pandemii COVID-19 skala i różnorodność realizowanych w tym czasie inwestycji pozycjonuje Kołobrzeg i jego zaplecze na czele najszybciej rozbudowywanych miejscowości turystycznych. Miejski Obszar Funkcjonalny Kołobrzeg już ok. 2024 r. będzie dysponował bazą noclegową liczącą ponad 200 tys. miejsc noclegowych, stając się prawdopodobnie największym nad Morzem Bałtyckim obszarem koncentracji turystycznej bazy noclegowej.
Turystyczny wizerunek Polski w percepcji uczestników programu Erasmus+
Authors: Zawadka Jan , Pietrzak-Zawadka Joanna , Ziemińska Sylwia
Published: August 2022

Celem opracowania jest ukazanie wizerunku turystycznego Polski w percepcji studentów biorących udział w programie Erasmus+. Badaniem ankietowym objęto 140 respondentów. Wyniki przeprowadzonych analiz pozwoliły na sformułowanie kilku wniosków. Wśród najważniejszych wymienić można: głównym powodem wyboru Polski na kraj realizacji programu Erasmus+ były atrakcyjne ceny; zagraniczni studenci podczas pobytu w Polsce najczęściej wyjeżdżali w celach krajoznawczych, a podczas wyboru destynacji kierowali się obecnymi tam walorami turystycznymi. Wizerunek turystyczny Polski w percepcji studentów Erasmus+ był pozytywny i czuli się tu dobrze, o czym świadczy fakt, że prawie 95% z nich chciałoby ponownie odwiedzić ten kraj.
The Effect of 12-week Combine Exercise on Neurotrophic Factor and Cognitive Function in Elderly Women
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, Park Chan-Ho , Park Moon-Soo , Cheon Ji-Un
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of combine exercise on the neurotrophic factor and cognitive function of elderly women for 12 weeks. To this end, 29 persons elderly women aged 65 and over who participated in this study were classified in to the exercise group(n=15) and the control group(n=14), and then the exercise group was three times for 12-weeks, 60 min per session combined exercise was applied. As a result, first, BDNF was significantly increased after combined exercise in the exercise group than before exercise for 12 weeks(p<.01). Second, MMSE-K increased after combined exercise in the exercise group compared to before exercise for 12 weeks, but there was no significant difference. Thus, combined exercise had the positive effects in elderly women and may be helpful to increased neurotrophic factor and cognitive function.
Analysis the structural model of perceived autonomy coaching behavior, satisfaction, and sport moral behavior of high school Taekwondo athletes
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, Bae Junsu , Park Sookyung , Kim Suyeon
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze the structural model of perceived autonomy coaching behavior, satisfaction, and sport moral behavior. Participants were 326 high school Taekwondo athletes (male 239 and female 87). Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation model (SEM) analysis were conducted by using SPSS and AMOS. The model fit indices were reveals as CMIN/DF=2.378, CFI=.969, TLI=.959, RMSEA=.065 (90%CI=.051, .079).
Specifically, first, autonomy coaching behavior had a positive effect on satisfaction. Second, autonomy coaching behavior had a positive effect on prosocial behavior. In addition, autonomy coaching behavior influence prosocial and antisocial behavior by mediating satisfaction. Third, satisfaction had a positive effect on prosocial behavior and negative effect on antisocial behavior.
In conclusion, in order to promote prosocial behavior and prevent antisocial behavior, the satisfaction of athletes should be increased by using autonomy coaching strategies to support their autonomy.
A Study on the Integration of the 4th Industrial Revolution Technology and Taekwon-Gymnastics in Preparation for the Infectious Disease Pandemic
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, LEE AE-YEON
Published: August 2022

This study proposed a convergence plan for Taekwon-gymnastics with the 4th industrial revolution technology by conducting text analysis using literature research and group focus research methods to find out how the 4th industrial revolution technology can be applied to taekwondo in preparation for the infectious disease pandemic.
First, in constructing Taekwon-gymnastics works, competition rules, Taekwondo poomsae, characteristics of trainees, physical strength elements, dance music of various genres, popular dance movements, and data of all works should be collected and entered into artificial intelligence to develop and distribute standardized works. Second, artificial intelligence should develop an artificial intelligence guidance system by identifying the wrong movements or beats of Taekwon- gymnastics trainees by themselves and giving feedback to the trainees. Third, data on the training results of trainees using the Internet of Things can be collected and used for trainee management. Fourth, it is necessary to develop programs on the theme of Taekwon-gymnastics, such as virtual reality in the form of games and making one's own works in games, to provide feedback as well as induce interest of trainees.
In the era of the infectious disease pandemic, changes in training methods using core technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution will be essential in view of the times, and efforts to change this trend in a positive direction are needed.
The Relationship of GRIT, Competitive State Anxiety, and Aggression of Adolescent Taekwondo Players
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, Kim Jeyeup , Lee Gyehaeng
Published: August 2022

This study investigated the relationship of grit, competitive state anxiety, and aggression of high schoool Taekwondo players. Participants of this study were 331 (male 234, female 97) players registered in Korean Taekwondo Association (KTA). Collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. These analysis were performed using SPSS 22.0 programs. The results derived through the analysis are as follows. First, consistency of interest and perseverance of effort, two sub-scales of grit, had a negative effect on cognitive and somatic anxiety, and consistency of interest had a positive effect on state confidence. Second, consistency of interest and perseverance of effort, two sub-scales of grit, had a negative effect on aggressiveness and anger. Third, somatic anxiety had a positive effect on aggressiveness and anger, and cognitive anxiety had a positive effect on anger. In conclusion, high school Taekwondo players’ grit reduce competitive anxiety and aggression while competitive anxiety increase their aggression.
Isotopic Composition and Fractionation of Stable Magnesium Isotopes in Relation to Fruits Growing in Different Regions of Russia
Authors: Prichko T.G. , Yakuba Yu F. , Ilyina I.A. , Karpushina M.V. , Droficheva N.V. , Stepanov I.V.
Published: August 2022

Background: Present study on determining the region of origin of raw materials, the authenticity of organic food products is relevant. The determination of the natural content of stable isotopes are not able to answer these questions. The solution can be obtained by studying the ratios and fractionation of stable isotopes, which provide information on the transformations of chemical elements in biological, ecological and geochemical studies. Methods: During 2020-2021 obtained data on the content of magnesium isotopes in apple fruits of 14 varieties from three growing regions of the Russian Federation. Previously, over 10 years, a database was formed of more than 500 samples on the level of potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and nitrogen cations, depending on the variety and phase of fruit development. Result: Research presents the results of determining the natural content of stable magnesium isotopes in apples, the isotopic composition and their fixation, depending on different regions of the growth of raw materials. The isotopic composition of apples (26Mg/24Mg) varies from 0.1669047 to 0.1782649; the deviation of the magnesium isotopic composition from the conventional standard varies within 25.52-43.52; their chemical fractionation has value: in Central Zone of Russia-185.2-212.3; South of Russia-248.0-311.5; North Caucasus-182.7-214.8.
​Analysis of Uterine and Systemic Parameters in Fertile and Barren Mares
Authors: Virendra Aeknath , Gulavane Sarita U. , Khan Firdous A. , Chaudhari Ravindra J. , Gaikwad Sandeep M. , Shelar Raju R. , Dagli Nilesh R. , Ingole Shailesh D. , Thorat Varsha D. , Ahmed Zulfikar A.
Published: August 2022

Background: Breeding success in mares is dependent on both local and systemic factors. Uterine conditions such as endometritis have a negative impact on fertility. Similarly, poor body scores and systemic inflammatory conditions are associated with reduced pregnancy rates. This study aimed to investigate differences in uterine and systemic status between fertile and barren mares. Methods: Uterine ultrasonographic findings, endometrial cytology, body condition score, rectal temperature and complete blood count were evaluated in sexually mature fertile (n=15) and barren (n=15) thoroughbred mares. Differences in the mean values of various parameters between the two groups were evaluated for statistical significance through independent t-tests using commercial statistical software. Result: Compared to fertile mares, barren mares had a significantly higher number of neutrophils and a significantly higher neutrophils: epithelial cell ratio as per endometrial cytology. The ultrasonography revealed presence of uterine fluid in 12 out of the 15 barren mares. Uterine fluid was not observed in any of the fertile mares. No differences in body condition score, rectal temperature and complete blood count were observed between the two groups. These results suggest that infertility in mares results predominantly from alterations in the uterine health.
​Effect of Inter and Sequential Cropping of Pulses in Little Millet (Panicum sumatranse L.) based Cropping System
Authors: Sharmili K. , Parasuraman P. , Sivagamy K.
Published: August 2022

Background: Small millets and pulses are world’s renowned crops for their nutritional significance. Being an underutilized species; rainfed farmers solely depend on them for their livelihood; which would be enhanced in a planned and efficient cropping system. The current study aimed to the identify suitable inter and sequential crops for rainfed little millet. Methods: In this study, four cropping patterns with two different row proportions for intercropping [viz., (4:1), (6:1)] were used with little millet as a main crop. The cropping systems include - little millet + pigeonpea [(4:1), (6:1)] followed by a sequential horsegram; little millet + pigeonpea followed by moth bean and little millet + lablab [(4:1), (6:1)] followed by Horsegram and little millet + lablab followed by mothbean. Result: Among them; a higher grain equivalent yield was observed in little millet + pigeonpea (6:1); followed by horsegram. However, higher dry matter, grain weight and higher individual crop yield was obtained in little millet + pigeonpea (6:1) followed by mothbean. Although individual mono cropping yields of these crops were higher; the pattern with little millet - pigeonpea (6:1) followed by horsegram could be recommended as a methodology to aid higher economic returns in shorter period.
Betula alnoides Admixed with Castanopsis hystrix or Cunninghamia lanceolata from Two Reforestation Case Studies in Southeast China
Authors: Chen Bihua , Zhang Juan , Xie Weiwei , Wu Junjie , Sebastian Hein
Published: August 2022

Background: There was no literature showed superior provenance or clone of B. alnoides selected for the development of southern Fujian, as well as no suitable reforestation mixed pattern for B. alnoides developed for preventing the trunk pests effectively. It is significant to select an optimal reforestation pattern for B. alnoides to be expanded in southern Fujian. Methods: The tissue-cultured seedlings of Betula alnoides were introduced to south-east China for reforestation mixed pattern tests. B. alnoides was admixed with Castanopsis hystrix with five patterns at Wanshiqing Area and admixed with Cunninghamia lanceolata with four patterns at Beijing Area. A sample plot of 20 m × 30 m was set in each experimental treatment and each tree was investigated in the sample plot, including tree height (m), DBH (cm), pests and diseases and freeze injury. Result: The effects of the pure forest were better than that of the cluster mixed forest in tree height. The cluster mixed pattern was not beneficial to the tree height growth of B. alnoides and DBH growth of C. lanceolata in early stage. The average annual growth of B. alnoides in tree height, DBH and individual volume achieved 2.2-2.5 m, 2.8-3.0 cm and 0.0061-0.0074 m3, respectively.
Advantages of a Specialty over a two-level Bachelor’s — Master’s degree model in Engineering education
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Kozhemyakin Vyacheslav V. , Stolypina Taisiya A.
Published: August 2022

The problems arising during the training of engineering personnel according to the two-level Bologna system are analyzed. Contradictions are revealed between the discrete nature of the formation of project and research-oriented competencies and the essence of engineering activity. The ways of overcoming this contradiction by combining bachelor’s and master's degrees into a single specialty program are proposed. It is concluded that within the framework of the specialty, it is possible to improve the quality of education without significant material costs, due to the methodology of the formation of curricula.
Russian Noospheric University: Conceptual Design Experience
Authors:   Ivanovo State University, Smirnov Grigory S. , Smirnov Dmitry G. , Melikyan Merine A.
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to the historical, theoretical and applied aspects of the Russian noospheric university systemic engineering. The authors show that the origins of noospheric university idea discover themselves in the scientific and social work of V.I. Vernadsky, to be more specific — his doctrine of biosphere into noosphere transition. The personalistic aspects of the birth of the noospheric educational paradigm are outlined. The main stages in the education problems development within the framework of the activities of the Ivanovo noospheric school are fixed. The conceptual dynamics of the development of the theory and practice of the Russian noospheric university in its three models is shown. The classical one is driven by the slogan “scientific thought as a planetary phenomenon”. The non-classical one unfolds from the N.N. Moiseev’s idea about the collective mind. Post-non-classical model is based on synergistic ideas about Cephalization of noosphere. It is concluded that for these three models the principle of correspondence is relevant, which implies the inclusion of each previous theory in the next one. It is substantiated that the modern methodology of the noospheric university is inextricably linked with the dynamics of the transition from the concept of “generally-human” to the ideas of “all-human”. The interrelation of the real and virtual noospheric university in the development of the educational space is revealed. The influence of the noospheric university on the practices of sustainable development of the region is outlined.
Emotional state of adolescents and Risks in the Conditions of Internet-addiction
Authors:   Saratov State University, Suntsova Ekaterina S. , Zhelezovskaya Galina I.
Published: August 2022

The article deals with the problems caused by the psychological Internet addiction of adolescents and the main measures of preventive impact of Internet addiction. The article gives a psychological portrait of Internet addicted schoolchildren, reveals the features of teenage Internet addiction, proposes measures for its prevention.
Functions attributed to the Cultural Capital of the Regional Civil Society Institutions
Authors:   Belgorod State National Research University, Pshenichnaya Natalia N.
Published: August 2022

The driving force of any civilizational society is the continuity of cultural and historical traditions in the context of world development. The civil society bases on the generation and dissemination of cultural values, and its institutions are designed to produce cultural capital and execute its functions. The present study aims to develop a new methodology for studying the functions of cultural capital with regard to the civil society institutions performance and taking into account the involvement of public groups in the implementation process. Cultural capital refers to a system of intellectual, spiritual and creative outcomes presented in the form of new knowledge, cultural values and traditions aimed at social well-being and at promoting the bonding of an independent, sovereign national state and civil society. The ultimate function of cultural capital is the reproduction of civil society institutions to maintain the ideological and social order. Citizens have their own systems of knowledge, experience, beliefs and values, which represent a certain level of cultural capital development, and institutions have their own institutional means to articulate social interests and relations between people, which depend on the humanitarian status and discursive practices. Because of the organic interaction between institutions and social groups in the civil society, cultural capital fully realizes its functions, enriching society with new knowledge and moral and spiritual values. The degree of solidarity and consolidation of civil society filled with cultural values is growing, as is the quality of life of its citizens. Using sociological and empirical methods, this study substantiates future directions for implementing the functions of cultural capital in the region as part of the system integrating both the civil society institutions and groups interested in the growth of cultural contribution.
Investigating Writing Instruction Practices for Students With Deafness and Hearing Loss
Authors: Dunn Michael , Albagshi Amira , Aldawsari Faisal
Published: August 2022

This case study investigated the writing instruction practices of teachers (grades 6 and 7) of students with deafness and hearing loss. The researchers focused on what classroom practices and strategies teachers employed with students, what teachers’ perspectives were about best-practices for writing instruction, students’ perspectives about writing, and scores from their end-of-unit writing samples. The authors completed qualitative interviews and classroom observations with teachers (N=2) and students (N=6; three per class observed) about writing instruction for students with deafness and hearing loss. The data resulted in four themes: the need for teacher modeling, guided practice, and developing students’ independence; students’ challenges with writing (e.g., from ASL to English prose); the need for more resources (e.g., professional development about writing); and how assessment helps define students’ strengths and weaknesses.