bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Motherhood Desire as a Stimulant for Fertility Tourism Intention
Authors: Elbaz Ahmed Mohamed , Mathew Viju , Maher Azza , Onjewu Adah-Kole Emmanuel , Shehawy Yasser Moustafa
Published: March 2021

This paper investigates the relationship between participants’ motherhood desire and travel intention and behaviour, through the mediating role of attitude, subjective norm and perceived behaviour control. The study adopted a questionnaire among a sample representative of females with fertility complications in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Egypt. In total, 138 questionnaires were gathered and tested using a partial least square structural equation modelling using WarpPLS 7.0. The findings support the proposed model and show that motherhood desire has a positive influence on attitude, subjective norm and perceived behaviour control. Also, we found that the positive effect of TPB dimensions on actual behaviour is subject to females’ intention to visit Egypt for fertility tourism. Besides, the study revealed that attitude partially mediates the link between motherhood, tourists’ revisit intention and tourists’ actual behaviour. This suggests that the positive effect of motherhood desire on tourist revisit intention and actual behaviour is subject to attitude. Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), we develop an integrative model exploring the relationship between three distinct TPB dimensions and their influence on travel behaviour for childbearing. Such findings hold important implications both for the research community and medical tourism practitioners.
The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Business Events Sub-sector in South Africa: Mitigation Strategies and Innovations
Authors: Bartis Hugh , Hufkie Bjorn , Moraladi Morongwa
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown regulations, which came into being in South Africa on 26 March 2020, has had a major impact on the country’s economy and specifically tourism. All sub-sectors of the tourism sector has been adversely affected, with many business events either cancelled or postponed to a later date post the lockdown period. The study aims to examine the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business events sub-sector in South Africa. Furthermore, the study explores how the business events sub-sector responded to the many challenges associated with the pandemic and offers critical insights into how the business events sub-sector mitigated some of the challenges. The study followed a qualitative approach with purposive sampling being adopted, targeting representatives of the business events associations. The study revealed that the lockdown’s economic impact resulted in lost income for organisations due to postponed or cancelled events. The lack of income also placed numerous jobs at risk. However, the business events sub-sector also introduced innovative measures allowing them to pursue some business opportunities, such as virtual events, hybrid events and the upskilling of staff.
Preliminary Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the
Hotel Sector in South Africa
Authors: Sucheran Reshma
Published: March 2021

Emerging infectious diseases and pandemics place a substantial burden on global economies and public health. The hospitality industry and global health pandemics are fundamentally linked, and the sector is highly vulnerable to pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the hospitality industry globally, and in particular, the hotel sector. As governments have introduced extraordinary measures to contain the virus, such as travel restrictions and physical distancing, which have brought the hotel sector to a standstill. This paper examines the preliminary economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hotel sector in South Africa. The data for this paper is based on the hotel sector specifically, and is extracted from a larger dataset that examined the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all accommodation establishments in South Africa. Online surveys were administered to accommodation establishment managers. Approximately 3 000 accommodation establishments were targeted, 482 responded, of which 67 were hotels. The study confirms that the hotel sector in South Africa has experienced severe economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a number of hotels face the risk of bankruptcy and permanent closure. Employment has also been substantially affected by job losses, reduced pay and staff made redundant. Current concerns facing hotels are cash flow, travel restrictions, guest cancellations, low consumer spending, the overall economic uncertainty of the industry, as well as the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
STUDY OF KANDUGHNA EFFECT OF KARANJADI LEPA IN TWAK VIKAR (SKIN DISEASES)- A REVIEW
Authors: Patwardhan Vibha , Ojha Aruna
Published: March 2021

Skin is the largest organ in the body. Among five sense organs (Gyanendriya) Twacha (skin) is one of them according to Ayurveda skin is site of Bhrajak Pitta. In normal state it is responsible for Prabha, Kanti. When it gets vitiated give rise to many Twak Vikar(Kushtha). In Samhita Grantha total 18 Kushtha (7 Ma-hakushtha,11 Kudrakushtha) are described. As far as management of Kushtha is concern so many treat-ment modalities have described in Ayurveda, Lepa Kalpana is one of them. Lepa is topical application over the skin, it is described under Bhahiparimarjan Chikitsa. Karanjadi Lepa is mainly Kaphavatahar proper-ties, its contents are Karanja, Kustha, Chakramard and Gomutra.
PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING AND STANDARDIZATION OF INDRA VATI
Authors: hubham Jain S , Akhil Agrawal , Medha Agrawal
Published: March 2021

Ayurveda is the most ancient system of life, health and cure. It is highly evolved and codified system of life and health science, based on its own unique and original concepts and fundamental principles. Rasa shastra, which starts with a pledge to render a happy, healthy and prosperous life can be considered as an advanced stage of Indian system of medicine. Rasa shastra has large number varieties of Rasaushadhi aiding on Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) but among them ‘Indra Vati’ is one of the significant ones. Though this preparation is not formulated by any pharmacy. CCRAS and DPT. of AYUSH declared standards for some Ayurvedic drugs and formulations in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India but there is no matter regarding standards of Indra Vati found in it. So, here an attempt has been made to see all the factors are integrated and a strategic approach to validate such a process for Indra vati preparation and Standardization in terms of Ayurvedic as well as Modern science and technology.
PHARMACEUTICAL STUDY OF MRIGANKARASA
Authors: Maniyankutty Syama , M Gauthaman
Published: March 2021

Rasasastra is a branch which deals with medicinal properties of minerals and metals. According to the dif-ferent process involved and shape of the product acharyas have classified rasaushadhis as Khalveeya ra-sa, Parpati, Pottali and Koopipakwa rasa. By the preparation of above mentioned rasaushadhis Acharyas mainly aimed to reduce the toxicity as well as the dosage. Many of these can act as emergency medicines. Increased global curiosity regarding the safety and efficacy of various metallic and mineral preparations in Rasasastra, there is an imminent need to pay attention to the establishment of Standard operating proce-dure (SOP) for producing good quality product by following certain parameters fixed after a number of experiments. Pharmaceutical study of Mriganka Rasa is an attempt to unfold the idea behind the technique used to prepare the drug. It is a metallic preparation described in Rasayogasagaram and Si-dhabheshajamanimala in the kshaya prakaranam which contains mainly Vangam, Gandhaka, Navasara and saindhava lavanam. It is a koopipakwa preparation which is mainly indicated for all types of Prameha. Most of the koopipakwa rasas contain mercury as a main content. But in this preparation mercury is ab-sent. Wide range of indications from Prameha to Dhatukshaya shows its efficacy. So, knowing its pharma-ceutical and therapeutical importance the present study has been conducted. Methodology includes phar-maceutical study with observations and results. Pharmaceutical part of the study was conducted as per the textual reference of Rasayogasagaram. The average yield of gandhaka after shodhana was 291.33g, nav-asara was 485g, vanga was 140.83g, jaritha vanga was 119.66g, navasara saindhava satva was 112.66g and that of the mrigankarasa was 50g
A CLINICAL RANDOMIZED OPEN STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF
SANDHIGATAVATA W.S.R. TO OSTEOARTHRITIS BY PATOLA (TRICOSANTHUS
DIOCA) KSHIR BASTI
Authors: Harshad Gulhane , Sunanda Bhople , Prakash Kabra , Jayant Gulhane , Wankhade Yashwant
Published: March 2021

Osteoarthritis is the leading causes of arthritis in adult population. The word “Osteoarthritis” correlate as “Sandhigatavata” which is describe under ‘Vatvyadhi” in Ayurveda. Osteoarthritis (OA) may be perhaps the oldest of all known diseases. In this present era there is no definite cure for OA. Ayurvedic manage-ment of SandhigataVata, include BahyaSnehan (external oliation), Swedana (fomentation), Abhyantara TiktaSnehapana (ingestion of medicated ghee), Basti (medicated enema) treatment and GugguluPray-oga(drug containing comiferamukul). Aim: To assess the efficacy of ‘Patola (Tricosanthusdioca) Kshir Basti’ in the patients of ‘Sandhigatavata’. To study the efficacy of ‘Guduchi (Tinusporacordifolia) Kshir Basti’ in the patients of ‘Sandhigatavata’. Materials and Methods: In the present study 60 patients of Sandhigatavata were studied. These patients were classified randomly into two groups termed as Trial Group and Control Group. Diagnosis of Sandhigatavata was done on the basis of classical signs and symp-toms mentioned in Ayurvedic text, as well as the diagnostic criteria for osteoarthritis of knee Result: Signif-icant results (P< 0.05) were found in all the cardinal symptoms – Pain (Sandhiruja), Swelling (Shotha), tenderness, crepitus and pain on extension and flexion. Haematological findings showed significant result in sr. calcium, Haemoglobin percentage and ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) changes. Conclusion: At 5% level tabulated Chi Square suggested that both of the groups are same.
A COMPARISON OF BRIHATTRAYEE AND YOGIC DARSHANA
Authors: Rameshwari Kankre , M. R Sajjanshethy , G. N Kanolli
Published: March 2021

Yoga Darshana and Ayurveda being contemporary sciences have influenced and complemented each other. The concepts of Yoga Darshana are selectively incorporated in Ayurveda to suit its objectives viz., ‘Swasthya Rakshana’ and ‘Roga Prashamana.’ Most of the concepts of yoga are accepted as such, some are modified for the medical science. Application of the concepts of yoga in conjunction with Ayurveda enhances the therapeutic application of both the contemporary systems of healing. Ayurveda provides the appropriate lifestyle recommendations for Yoga practice, as well as the background to unfold the full healing potential of all aspects of Yoga. It is important to integrate Yoga and Ayurveda in order to bring out a complete holistic healing system. Integrating Yoga with Ayurveda adds a spiritual and psychological dimension to Ayurvedic treatment modalities, without which Ayurveda tends to become a mere physical model devoid of spiritual and Vedic healing powers. Ayurveda focuses on individual’ constitution or body type which is referred to as Prakriti. It is defined as expression of a person in context to morpholo-gy, physiology, behavior and relation to ecology. The application of Tattvas of Yoga Darshana in Ayur-veda finds similarity in some contexts and dissimilarity in others, which are elaborated in the article and along with This Yoga Asanas according to the specific constitution of an individual is cited in this article.
Analysis and Forecast of Mining Fatalities in Cherat Coal Field, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Sajid , Shah Kausar Sultan , Abbas Naeem , Rahman Abdur , Khan Naseer Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Mineral exploitation contributes to the economic growth of developing countries. Managing mineral production brought a more disturbing environment linked to workers' causalities due to scarcities in the safety management system. One of the barriers to attaining an adequate safety management system is the unavailability of future information relating to accidents causing fatalities. Policymakers always try to manage the safety system after each accident. Therefore, a precise forecast of the number of workers fatalities can provide significant observation to strengthen the safety management system. This study involves forecasting the number of mining workers fatalities in Cherat coal mines by using Auto-Regressive Integrating Moving Average Method (ARIMA) model. Workers' fatalities information was collected over the period of 1994 to 2018 from Mine Workers Federation, Inspectorate of Mines and Minerals and company records to evaluate the long-term forecast. Various diagnostic tests were used to obtain an optimistic model. The results show that ARIMA (0, 1, 2) was the most appropriate model for workers fatalities. Based on this model, casualties from 2019 to 2025 have been forecasted. The results suggest that policymakers should take systematic consideration by evaluating possible risks associated with an increased number of fatalities and develop a safe and effective working platform.
Water Management for a Mega City: A Comparative Study of Selected Localities of Lahore
Authors: Abiodullah Muhammad , Malik Nazma , Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz
Published: March 2021

Pakistan falls in the category of water scarce countries. Lahore a major city of Pakistan, with a population of 12 million is likely to face serious water shortage in near future. The actual amount of water required for each domestic activity was pertinent in order to find the total consumption of water locality wise. One hundred families each from five selected localities were chosen for this survey. The Model town was selected as a model locality so that its findings and calculations can be generalized on other localities for comparison. It was found that for all daily indoor activities, 160.2 million liters (42 gallons) is the total quantity required. For all daily outdoor domestic activities, 487.92 million liters (128.9 million gallons) of water is to be made available. Results were examined and compared with other mega-cities, to learn from their experiences and plans to cope with the challenges in large cities.
Responsibility Beyond Growth
Authors: de Saille Stevienna , Medvecky Fabien , van Oudheusden Michiel , Albertson Kevin , Amanatidou Effie , Birabi Timothy , Pansera Mario
Published: March 2021

Critically assessing growth-based models of innovation policy, this enlightening study sparks new debate on the role and nature of responsible innovation. Drawing on insights from economics, politics, and science and technology studies, it proposes the concept of 'responsible stagnation' as an expansion of present discussions about growth, degrowth, responsibility and innovation within planetary limitations. This important intervention explores real-world relationships between the political economy, innovation policy and concepts of responsibility, and will be an invaluable resource for individuals and civil society organizations who seek to promote responsible innovation.
UNIÃO EUROPEIA: UM ATOR INTERNACIONAL FORMADO POR UMA CONSTELAÇÃO DE ESTADOS
Authors: Jaeger Junior Augusto , Sebalhos Jorge Mariana
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo pretende analisar a União Europeia enquanto ator internacional. Em um primeiro momento, serão analisadas as teorias da integração regional, como o federalismo, o funcionalismo, o neofuncionalismo, a interdependência, o intergovernamentalismo e o neoinstitucionalismo. Em um segundo momento, será analisada a realidade da União Europeia, observando a evolução histórica desta integração regional e a sua presença como ator internacional. É possível pensar em um bloco regional como um ator internacional único, ainda que formado por uma constelação de Estados? A União Europeia assumiu, nos últimos anos, uma posição de destaque na sociedade internacional que justifica e contextualiza o presente debate.
Tracing the History of Grounded Theory Methodology: From Formation to Fragmentation
Authors: Kenny Méabh , Fourie Robert
Published: March 2021

There are very few articles, which track the history of Grounded Theory (GT) methodology from its tentative conception to its present divisions. This journal article addresses the dearth by tracing the history of GT methodology from its conception in the 1960’s, discussing the context of its composition, character, and contribution. Subsequently, the article follows the maturation of GT which is characterised by a series of contentious and, at times, antagonistic academic debates. The crux of these debates centres on disputes over core tenets of GT and have resulted in three dominant and divergent configurations of the GT methodology: Classic, Straussian, and Constructivist GT. These factions can often create confusion for the researcher wishing to embark on a GT study. However, an examination of the history of the GT methodology sheds light on the logic of these schisms.
21st Century Learning: Professional Development in Practice
Authors: Bernhardt Philip
Published: March 2021

This study examined a school-based teacher professional development program as it was being conceptualized, designed, and put into practice. This article addresses four distinct, but interrelated components of the study. The first section presents a broad overview of literature situating 21st century learning. This examination specifically focuses on how this construct is conceptualized and defined by a variety of influential organizations as well as the various competencies often associated with this pedagogical perspective. The review concludes with a brief critique of this construct. The second section addresses the program areas under evaluation as well as the nature of the program and both its goals and context. The third section discusses the research questions, findings, and recommendations for action. The article concludes with comments for K-12 schools planning to implement teacher-centered professional development.
Exploring the Lived-Experience of Limerence: A Journey toward Authenticity
Authors: Willmott Lynn , Bentley Evie
Published: March 2021

Limerence is an acute onset, unexpected, obsessive attachment to one person, the Limerent Object, which is rarely reported in scientific literature. Presented here is an interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore the livedexperience of six international Limerent respondents. The condition's unique and common journey is conceptualised in a Limerence Trajectory, which is characterized by generally sequential yet overlapping super-ordinate themes. The themes primarily regard experiences of ruminative thinking, free floating anxiety and depression temporarily fixated and the disintegration of the self. These themes are further linked to an inclination to reintegrate unresolved past life(s) experiences and to progress to a state of greater authenticity (i.e., being truer to one's inner self). A paradigm shift is identified in the realization that both a real and idealized Limerent Object are involved which may relate to attachment anxieties. Symptomology relating to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, addiction, separation anxiety and depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, disassociated states and maladaptive fantasy are discussed. The study authors and respondents collective aim is to promote awareness, research and resources for Limerent Experiencers and those who seek to support them.
"We Never Thought It Would Be Like This": Refugees' Experiences in Sicily
Authors: Reale Michelle
Published: March 2021

The arrival of refugees by boat to Sicily is not, perhaps, significant in numbers, but from a humanitarian point of view it is a crisis in the truest sense of the word. Refugees that arrive in port cities are more susceptible to trafficking due to their extra vulnerability and impaired emotional and physical states. The three main preoccupations refugees are: the arduous and often deadly journey, their treatment upon arrival, and rebuilding their lives in a society that does not want them. They often wonder if what they encounter in Sicily is in some ways worse than the place they left. These refugees are both from refugee camps and refugee centers where I spent time and engaged the, predominantly men, in small conversation(s) that led to in-depth interviewing. These poems represent the journey not as a choice, but a destiny of sorts. Poetic inquiry allows me to represent my data in a variety of ways, and to avoid trying to say everything all at once in any one particular piece. These poems show the refugees’ social, mental and physical battles upon arrival. My intention is to pluck them from the masses and let their humanity and their particular experiences shine forth.
The Power Gossip and Rumour Have in Shaping Online Identity and Reputation: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Nycyk Michael
Published: March 2021

What is posted on the Internet about a person’s identity and reputation has the potential power to affect others’ perceptions of them. This study aims to understand and describe how this occurs by undertaking a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of the website Lamebook. It asks in what ways people’s online identity and reputation are shaped by others, or by one’s self, that may influence others’ opinions about them and how is this being done? The results suggest several characteristics of power relations are being exercised by people against others and themselves that harm their identity and reputation. These are achieved through gossiping and spreading rumours to persuade readers to believe harmful information about others and themselves. This study demonstrates the importance of being aware of how Internet users present themselves online and the potentially harmful consequences this has when viewed by a potentially large and unknown audience. The implications of this study advise Internet users to consider carefully potential negative outcomes to one’s identity and reputation from negative information and illustrate how others possess power to shape these in a harmful way.
Role Exit from the Military: Student Veterans’ Perceptions of Transitioning from the U.S. Military to Higher Education
Authors: Naphan Dara , Elliot Marta
Published: March 2021

This paper presents a qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with eleven student veterans about transitioning from the U.S. military to civilian life and to a midsized, public university. The U.S. military and American institutions of higher education are significantly different, and these differences make adaptation for student veterans more difficult. The purpose of this research was to understand what this transition was like for student veterans and the factors that affected how they negotiated the move back home. Using framework analysis (Ritchie & Spencer, 1994), we noted five themes of student veterans’ military service that impacted their transition: (a) task cohesion; (b) military structure; (c) military responsibilities and release anxiety; (d) combat experience; and (e) social cohesion in combat units. We describe each of these themes and explain how they influenced student veterans’ experiences in school. We conclude with suggested policy implications for institutions of higher education. Keywords: Military, Combat, Student Veterans, Higher Education, Total Institution, Role Exit, Framework Analysis.
Insights on the Process of Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis in a Sport Coaching Research Project
Authors: Callary Bettina , Rathwell Scott , Young Bradley
Published: March 2021

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research methodology used to understand participants’ subjective realities through personal interpretations of their lived experiences and the meanings they attach to these experiences (Smith, 2011). IPA has been used predominantly in health psychology, with rising interest within the field of sport psychology and coaching. This article seeks to describe insights about the processes of IPA by a research team using the methodological approach for the first time. These experiences are shared against the backdrop of research exploring the lived experiences of Masters athletes within the context of coached competitive swim programs. We describe how the multiple facets of IPA influence the refinement of the research question, the planning and implementation of data collection, and data analysis and interpretation. We elaborate on our perceptions of the complexities of IPA and make recommendations for how future research teams might smoothly navigate the rigorous research process to yield rich in-depth data and interpretations.
Generic Qualitative Research in Psychology
Authors: Percy William , Kostere Kim , Kostere Sandra
Published: March 2021

Some topics for qualitative research in psychology are unsuitable for or cannot be adapted to the traditional qualitative designs such as case study, ethnography, grounded theory, or phenomenology. This paper explores reasons for this, and proposes that psychological researchers can use a generic qualitative design in such situations. After discussing the types of topics most suitable for a generic qualitative design, the paper differentiates generic qualitative designs from the more traditional qualitative designs, with particular attention to how generic qualitative inquiry differs from phenomenological psychological research. Finally, appropriate procedures for data collection and for thematic data analysis in a generic model are discussed and described in detail.
A Report on an Arts-Led, Emotive Experiment in Interviewing and Storytelling
Authors: Jones Kip
Published: March 2021

This paper reports on a two-day experimental workshop in arts-led interviewing technique using ephemera to illicit life stories and then reporting narrative accounts back using creative means of presentation. Academics and students from across Schools at Bournemouth University told each other stories from their pasts based in objects that they presented to each other as gifts. Each partner then reported the shared story to the group using arts-led presentation methods. Narrative research and the qualitative interview are discussed. The conclusion is drawn that academics yearn to express the more emotive connections generated by listening to the stories of strangers. The procedures followed for the two-day workshop are outlined in order that other academics may also organize their own experiments in eliciting story using personal objects and retelling stories creatively.
Undergraduates’ Statistics Anxiety: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Malik Soofia
Published: March 2021

In this phenomenological study, students’ perceptions of statistics anxiety were explored, as were the factors that they believe contribute to and reduce their statistics anxiety. The participants were undergraduates enrolled in an introductory statistics course at a Rocky Mountain region mid-sized university. Six students participated in this study. A modified version of the Mathematics Attitudes Scale was used to measure students’ statistics anxiety scores. Students with higher statistics anxiety scores on the surveys were interviewed. The interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that undergraduates from a non-mathematics background, having high statistics anxiety, feel challenged while in statistics class, solving statistical problem, taking tests, or speaking in front of their peers. These challenges were found to be due to their inability to process statistical language, which gave rise to feelings of inadequacy, and manifested as physiological symptoms. All these factors led students to give up or second guess answers on tests. These students thus ended up performing poorly. Finally, these undergraduates noted that having open notes and formula sheets during tests alleviated their statistics anxiety. Teachers need to know their students’ challenges and address them so that students with aboveaverage statistics anxiety levels feel included and understood.
A Grounded Theory of Persistence in a Limited-Residency Doctoral Program
Authors: Kennedy Donna , Terrell Steven , Lohle Michael
Published: March 2021

Approximately 50% of doctoral students in social science, humanities, and educational doctoral programs fail to earn their Ph.D. This number is 10% to 15% higher for students enrolled in online or limited-residency programs. Using in-depth interviews and qualitative data analysis techniques, this grounded-theory study examined participants’ recollections of their experience as students in a limited-residency doctoral program and their reasons for withdrawal while working on their dissertation. The study was guided by the central question “What is the nature of the participants’ experiences of doctoral attrition in a limited-residency doctoral program?” The resultant theory clarified relationships between attrition and a support issues (i.e., advisor support, dissertation process support and program office support). The theoretical model helps identify steps faculty and administration may take in order to reduce high levels of attrition. Recommendations for effective doctoral education practices from existing literature are supported in the findings of this study.
A Qualitative Analysis of Athletic Apparel and Equipment Sponsorship Related to Student-Athlete Recruitment
Authors: Davies Melissa , Burakowski Katharine
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study was to extend previous literature on student-athlete college choice by examining part of the recruitment process as a precursor to student-athlete decision-making. More specifically, this exploratory study aimed to empirically examine the extent to which apparel sponsorships affect student-athlete recruitment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten football players at a state-supported NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) institution in the Rocky Mountain region. An inductive approach was used in identifying three emergent themes. These themes suggest that football players at this institution did not hold the apparel and equipment sponsorship as a deciding factor for the commitment to a school, though they did hold strong opinions towards New Balance, and the other three brands referenced during the interviews. The values expressed by these participants can provide a basis for future apparel and equipment contracts at this institution. As this study was exploratory in nature, the findings lay the framework for similar research across gender, sport, school, and conference.
Positive Psychology’s Character Strengths in Addiction-Spirituality Research: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Selvam Sahaya
Published: March 2021

There is an increasing interest in the scientific study of the association between spirituality and recovery from addiction. While most of these studies have provided evidence for a possible relationship, others have explored the underlying mechanisms and meditators in the relationship. However, generally, many studies and reviews have not approached the issue within a specific theoretical framework of mainstream psychology. In an attempt to fill this gap, the review being reported here undertook a Qualitative Systematic Literature Review (QSLR) of addiction-spirituality literature. QSLR is an orderly manner of searching for academic literature, selecting relevant literature following a set of inclusion/exclusion criteria, qualitatively analysing the selected literature, and reporting the findings in such a way as to generate a set of hypotheses. QSLR focusses on literary data, rather than on numerical data as the tradition Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis do. Working within the framework of positive psychology, the present review attempted to identify the character strengths relevant to addiction and recovery by carrying out a QSLR on 53 selected peer-reviewed articles. Among the 24 character strengths, the following emerged as salient: wisdom, integrity, vitality, humility, forgiveness, kindness, love, hope and spirituality. On this basis, a hypothetical conclusion is suggested.
Assessing a Coalition for Outreach and Enrollment in Minnesota’s Health Insurance Exchange
Authors: Dauner Kim
Published: March 2021

Using a case-study approach, representatives of the Insure Duluth coalition were interviewed in order to evaluate processes, strengths, challenges and outcomes associated with using a coalition approach to community outreach and enrollment in health insurance via the new state marketplace, which is part of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Overall, interview participants cited numerous strengths to the coalition approach as well as technical challenges with enrolling persons in health insurance. They also felt such challenges had the unintended effect of strengthening the relationships between coalition organizations. Community level outcomes were identified as being associated with the coalition’s work. Participants also discussed key contextual factors supporting the coalition. The coalition approach appears to be a promising tactic to increase health insurance access. States can provide funding for and foster policies to assist coalitions expand health insurance access.
Visions of Living with Parkinson’s Disease: A Photovoice Study
Authors: Hermanns Melinda , Greer Denice , Cooper Cheryl
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore the illness experience of persons living with Parkinson’s disease. Using the visual elicitation method, Photovoice, we asked participants to take a series of photographs that for them, represented the everyday challenges related to the disease. The photos served as starting and reference points for the individual narratives provided by each participant as they engaged in a follow-up dialogical interview with the researcher. Using thematic analysis of the interview data, the research team, together with the participants, identified one overarching theme, “staying determined,” and five sub-themes “staying active,” “finding purpose and meaning,” “finding joy,” “keeping it private,” and “staying connected despite a loss.” We were able to gain important insights into how participants perceived their disease, including the “inward” and “outward” coping strategies they used in their daily lives. We believe that through this visual elicitation participatory, action-oriented data collection method the participants also gained new insights into their lives through their photographs and the related interviews, and were empowered as a result.
GAUGING THE CURIOSITY OF TELEVISION VIEWERS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON COMIC VERSUS SERIOUS APPEALS WHEN PROMOTING HIGHER OR LOWER THOUGHT PRODUCTS
Authors:   Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology, Karachi., Hussainy Syed Karamatullah
Published: March 2021

Purpose: - The article attempts to explore the impact of advertising on gaining attention of television audience. Methodology:-Simple random sampling technique was used for drawing multiple groups having twenty-five respondents, and they were exposed to multiple ads having comic and serious contents. The data was collected through questionnaire. Logistic regression method is applied through using t-test and chi-square for analysis. Findings:-The study has identified many interesting dimensions including the diversity of advertising themes, gender and age differences. Comic and serious appeals are studied to identify their impact on television audience when used for higher thought and lower thought products. Practical Implications:-The research has revealed many interesting facts that would help the advertisers develop a better theme for their television audience when attempting to gain the attention for promoting their higher thought or lower thought products. The research has given an opportunity to the researchers exploring the reaction of television audience in a simulated environment and has provided the researcher ample evidence to recommend advertisers, the various themes for different categories of products. It also would open new windows of research for researchers interested in conducting research on communicating through use of television ads with audience.
THE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF WORKING MOTHERS
Authors:   Iqra University, Karachi., Kumari Kalpina
Published: March 2021

Purpose:- Declining work performance is a matter of grave concern for organizations and they make concerted efforts to assess the reasons underlying these loopholes. This research integrates and puts together proofs from the field of psychology and organizational behavior backed by strong neurocognitive evidence while studying the profound effects of sleep deprivation on the performance of working mothers in the educational sector of Pakistan. This research suggests that stress at the workplace partially mediates the negative correlation of sleep deprivation and employee performance. Methodology/Sample:- Personal survey technique has been applied here as a method of data collection and questionnaire has used as an instrument to collect the data. The sample has been taken from working mothers who are teaching and giving their services in different organizations of educational sector of Pakistan. Findings:- Based on the findings and hypothesis results it can be concluded that the given negative relationship between sleep deprivation and employee performance is partially mediated by stress at workplace. Practical Implications:- The results and contribution of present research can be of great importance to the management of all educational sectors operating in Pakistan including schools, colleges and universities. The findings and suggestions of this research could provide them with necessary data to address and resolve the issue related to performance of working mothers who are sleep-deprived, due to which they are experiencing stress at workplace, and are deviating from the desired norms of an organization.
ANTECEDENTS OF TURNOVER INTENTIONS: A STUDY OF KARACHI BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Authors:   Indus University, Karachi., Ashraf Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Purpose: This study mainly investigates the factors, like job satisfaction, affective commitment, perceived organizational support and distributive justice as antecedents of turnover intentions. Methodology: This study utilized the quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to 200 employees working in leading business schools of Karachi, Pakistan. The correlation and regression analyses have been performed. Findings: The results of the study revealed that, all the predictors negatively correlated and influenced turnover intention. Practical Implication: The findings and framework of this study will be useful to the university organizations, in identifying the factors making the employees working with them to quit. Pakistan is believed to be the potential Market for Investment in Education. This empirical attempt can be used as kick-start for investment in this sector. By taking corrective measures the university organizations can retain knowledge workers, and avoid the anguishes of new hiring.
UTICAJ PRIMENE NPK ĐUBRIVA I EFEKTIVNIH MIKROORGANIZAMA NA MASU I VISINU BILJAKA SOJE
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Institute for Information Technologies, Cvijanovic Gorica , Abduladim Eltreki ,   Megatrend University, Faculty of biofarming, Đuric Nenad ,   Megatrend University, Faculty of biofarming, Đukic Vojin ,   Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Dozet Gordana ,   Megatrend University, Faculty of biofarming, Miladinov Mamlic Zlatica ,   Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Abduladim Asija ,   Megatrend University, Faculty of biofarming
Published: March 2021

NPK fertilizer and effective micro-organisms have a strong influence on morphological characteristics of soybean plants. In this paper, the influence of NPK fertilizers and effective microorganisms on the weight and height of soybean plants is analyzed. The highest values of the analyzed properties were achieved in the variant with the application of NPK fertilizers in combination with effective organisms, while the individual influence of NPK fertilizers and effective microorganisms was less pronounced.
ZNAČAJ PREDUSEVA ZA PRODUKTIVNOST KUKURUZA
Authors:   Maize Research Institute, Zemun Polje, Serbia, Simic Milena , Dragičevic Vesna ,   Maize Research Institute, Zemun Polje, Serbia, Dolijanovic Željko ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Brankov Milan ,   Maize Research Institute, Zemun Polje, Serbia, Jovanovic Života ,   Maize Research Institute, Zemun Polje, Serbia
Published: March 2021

The advantages of the three- and four-crop rotations in relation to the two- crop rotation are reduced frequency of soil tillage, and thus savings in energy sources, lower intake of mineral nitrogen fertilisers and the amount of applied herbicides. The aim of the present study was to indicate the importance of a proper alternation of crops in the three-crop rotation system and to compare the advantages of cultivation of maize after winter wheat or soybean in terms of reducing weediness, formation of the harvest index and grain yield. Results of long-term studies have shown that the crop sequence significantly contributed to the decrease in fresh biomass of weed and the increase in the harvest index and grain yield in the maize-winter wheat-soybean rotation in relation to the maize-soybean-winter wheat rotation.
PRINOS ZRNA HIBRIDA KUKURUZA RAZLIČITIH FAO GRUPA ZRENJA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Madic Milomirka , Tomic Dalibor , Paunovic Aleksandar , Stevovic Vladeta , Đurovic Dragan
Published: March 2021

Field experiments with 11 native maize hybrids for grain production FAO maturity group 400-600 were set up over two years at two sites (near the villages of Brzan and Lužnice, Kragujevac municipality) with the aim of, based on the yield over years, recommending hybrids for specific agroecological conditions. The average maize grain yield for all hybrids in 2017 was 4.2 t ha-1, and in 2018 11.1 t ha-1. Hybrids ZP 548 and NS 5051 had the highest average grain yield in 2017, and in 2018 ZP 560 and NS 4051. Higher yields in 2018 are mainly the result of a larger amount and a more favorable distribution of precipitation in the vegetation period. In both years, which differed in agrometeorological conditions during the vegetation period, especially in the amount and distribution of precipitation in the second part of the vegetation, in which the critical phases of maize development take place, the highest yields were recorded mainly in FAO 500 hybrids.
PRAĆENJE AKTIVNOSTI PČELA PRIMENOM RAČUNARSKE VIZIJE
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of technical sciences Čačak, Đuraševic Slađana , Pešovic Uroš ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of technical sciences Čačak, Vujičic Dejan ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of technical sciences Čačak, Markovic Dušan ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Tanaskovic Snežana ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Tomic Dalibor ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Stevovic Vladeta ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy
Published: March 2021

Computer vision as a tool enables automated processing of visual information and provides the possibility of significant improvement of the agricultural production process. This paper presents the results of the application of the YOLO algorithm for monitoring bees at the entrance to the hive. The applied model achieved a detection accuracy of 92.86% and was implemented on a Raspberry PI 4 computer system. This small computer system can be used for further field testing, where the activity of bees at the entrance to the hive is monitored via video recording.
UTICAJ AGROEKOLOŠKIH USLOVA I FAZA RAZVOJA HELJDE (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) NA SADRŽAJ RUTINA
Authors:   University „Džemal Bijedić“ Mostar, Agromeditarranean Faculty, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hadžic Svetlana , Mičijevic Alma , Komlenr Vedrana
Published: March 2021

The analysis of the content of rutine in buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) was performed under the influence of agroecological factors in the area of Nišićka Visoravna (Sarajevo) during 2019. A field experiment in which the content of rutines in different development phenophases of buckwheat (beginning of flowering, full flowering, maturation) was set up and analyzed. Fresh plant material was used for analysis, and the hydrolate production process was carried out by steam distillation. The distilled buckwheat solution was analyzed by HPLC method at the Institute of Agromediterranean Faculty in Mostar. The highest content of rutine in the research period was recorded in the developmental phase of full flowering 28 mg/100 g, in the phase of maturation it is 21 mg/100 g and the lowest content was found in the phase of the beginning of flowering 19 mg/100 g.
UNAPREĐENJE PROIZVODNJE STOČNE HRANE NA PRIRODNIM TRAVNJACIMA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Stevovic Vladeta , Tomic Dalibor , Đurovic Dragan , Madic Milomirka
Published: March 2021

Yield and quality of forage mainly depend on the floristic composition, ie the share of higher quality grasses and legumes, soil fertility, amount and distribution of precipitation and light. Natural meadows and pastures are the most important resource in the forage production in the hilly and mountainous area of Republic of Serbia. Despite the large areas, the forage production on natural grasslands is relatively low. Limited application of a small number of agrotechnical measures is the main reason for low and unstable yields and poor forage quality. Only by appropriate fertilization of meadows and pastures with mineral and organic fertilizers, their rational exploitation, it is possible to achieve an increase in hay yield by several times and improvement in forage quality, simultaneously.
UTICAJ PROREĐIVANJA PUPOLJAKA NA KVALITET PLODOVA TREŠNJE (Prunus avium L.) SORTI ‘KORDIA’ I ‘SWEETHEART’
Authors:   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Agriculturae, Cvijanovic Jelisaveta Seka , Cvetkovic Miljan , Jovanovic-Cvetkovic Tatjana
Published: March 2021

Thinning the buds of May flowers, as an pomotechnical measure, can significantly increase the average fruit size. The paper presents the results of thinning of buds of cultivars "Kordia" and "Dušice" on rootstocks "Gisela 5" and "Gisela 6" grown in the system of Vogel spindles. The examined cultivars reacted positively to the thinning of the buds by increasing the fruit weight, which was especially expressed in the cultivar 'Kordia'. Thinning of the buds had a positive effect on the presence of marketable fruits, although not to a significant extent.
AGROBIOLOŠKA SVOJSTVA SORTE SEMIJON U OPLENAČKOM VINOGORJU
Authors:   University of Priština, Faculty of Agriculture, Garic Mlađan , Vukosavljevic Vera ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy, Bosiočic Zoran
Published: March 2021

The paper presents the results of the study of some agrobiological properties of the Semijon variety in the conditions of the Oplenac vineyards. The vineyard was built in 2014 and is in the phase of growing yield. The planting distance is 2.5 x1.0 m. During the examination period, favorable meteorological conditions prevailed for the growth and development of the Semion variety.The test results indicate that in the Oplenac vineyards there are favorable agroecological conditions for growing the Semijon variety and achieving the characteristic quality of grapes and wine.