bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NON-FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE - ANALYSIS OF STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES IN CROATIA, SLOVENIA AND HUNGARY
Authors:   University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business, Dragija Kostić Martina , Čičak Josip , Ljubić Matko
Published: December 2022

Background: Non-financial reporting in the public sector is a relatively new topic. In the European Union, through Directive 2014/95/EU, non-financial reporting of public interest entities with over five hundred employees at the reporting date was introduced. Thus, member states are obliged to incorporate non-financial reporting into their national legislation. Purpose: The paper examines the assumption that more profitable companies will publish more information in non-financial reports to show their performance. Another assumption is that more indebted companies are producing more non-financial disclosures. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between the information that is made public in public sector enterprises' (SOEs') non-financial reports and their financial performance. Methods/Approach: The paper analyses data from publicly available non-financial reports of SOEs for the period 2017-2019. The sample consists of 27 companies, including 10 Croatian SOEs, 10 Slovenian SOEs, and 7 Hungarian SOEs. Findings: Based on the conducted research we have drawn following findings; State ownership has a negative impact on the information provided in non-financial reports, while the quantity of information provided and the number of employees are positively correlated. Profitability has a negative impact on non-financial reporting, while a higher net profit will increase non-financial disclosures. Leverage has a positive impact on the IRD index in the sample of Croatia and Slovenia that was observed. Conclusion: Non-financial reporting has been implemented in accordance with Directive 2014/95/EU. In the examined sample of SOEs a correlation was found between non-financial reporting and the profitability and indebtedness of SOEs. Originality: Research in the paper has been made on previously unresearched examples – SOEs non-financial reporting in Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary.
ANALYSIS OF DIGITALISATION NEEDS IMPROVING THE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY FOR NEW SILK ROAD TRANSPORT CORRIDOR
Authors:   Lukasiewicz Research Network – Poznan Institute of Technology, Poland, Nowak Piotr , Kirchner Malgorzata , Koliński Adam
Published: December 2022

Based on a review of scientific literature, as well as a detailed analysis of business processes, it should be stated that the increase in the volume of sales on a global scale generates not only the need to analyse the development of business, but above all the need to conduct scientific research in the field of improving logistics processes and information flow in the supply chain. The relatively long time of delivery of ordered goods, the complexity of customs processes and logistic service make it necessary to apply innovative digitalization solutions in order to be able to monitor and react quickly to disruptions. These analyses are most noticeable in global supply chains, which is why the New Silk Road became the research area. In this paper, the authors focused on conducting a review of digitalisation solutions that improve the efficiency in supply chains. The review was conducted both in the research aspect, by verifying knowledge on the subject in the scientific literature available on the Web of Science and Scopus databases, but also in the practical aspect, by analysing needs and trends in the use of supply chain digitalisation in business practice. The research aspect was based on the application of the CANVAS model for the identification of business needs in the supply chain digitalisation aspect and on surveys for importance degree analysis for the identified needs in business practice. The research carried out in this area is the result of cooperation between Lukasiewicz Research Network – Poznan Institute of Technology and Poznan School of Logistics. The research was conducted in 2021 and the first half of 2022 among Polish logistic companies.
Seismic Response of Nenana Sedimentary Basin, Central Alaska
Authors: Smith Kyle , Tape Carl , Tsai Victor C.
Published: December 2022

Nenana basin in central Alaska is a long (90 km), narrow (12 km), and deep (7 km) sedimentary basin aligned with an active fault zone producing Mw≥6 earthquakes. From 2015 to 2019, 13 broadband seismic stations were deployed in the region as part of the Fault Locations and Alaska Tectonics from Seismicity project. These stations recorded a wide range of earthquakes, including Mw 3–4 directly below the basin as well as several regional earthquakes Mw>6. These 43 local and regional earthquakes, in addition to five teleseismic events and continuously recorded ambient noise, provide a data set that we use to quantify the response of Nenana basin to the seismic wavefield. We calculate spectral ratios between each station and a bedrock reference station for 48 earthquakes. We find amplification of 11–14 dB (amplification ratio 3.5–5.0) for low frequencies (0.1–0.5 Hz), and 8–15 dB (amplification ratio 2.5–5.6) for high frequencies (0.5–4.0 Hz) on the vertical component. At low frequencies, amplification of the earthquake wavefield agrees well with amplification of seismic noise, with both data sets exhibiting stronger amplification on the horizontal components, in comparison with the vertical component. Furthermore, stations overlying the deeper part of the basin exhibit stronger amplification, whereas stations at the margin of the basin exhibit minimal low-frequency amplification. At higher frequencies, amplification occurs at both deeper basin stations and also marginal basin stations. Our study establishes a catalog of diverse events for future theoretical and numerical studies that can use Nenana basin to better understand the complex influence of sedimentary basins on the seismic wavefield.
Discurso político en programas de infoentretenimiento como estrategia de marketing
Authors: Conde-Vázquez Erica , Fontenla Julia , Rodríguez-Martelo Talía
Published: December 2022

El infoentretenimiento y la crónica rosa han entrado de lleno en el discurso político. En España, la emisión en la cadena privada Telecinco del documental “Rocío, Contar la verdad para seguir viva” en 2021, ha marcado un cambio en las estrategias de marketing político seguidas por líderes y partidos con el fin de conseguir situarse en los programas de máxima audiencia de la parrilla televisiva. Se realiza un análisis de la emisión de esta docuserie a través de la televisión, así como segundas pantallas y de la repercusión adquirida estableciéndose como modelo de estrategia de marketing político en la llamada “democracia 2.0”. Se evidencia el interés de partidos y líderes políticos por ocupar espacios mediáticos del prime time televisivo, además de una necesidad de diferenciar entre contenidos de interés público y del público y el uso de la televisión como medio para fomentar la personalización, la espectacularización y la visibilidad en etapas de confrontación política y electoral.
Covid-19 as a Transformative Power in the Inbound Tourism of Japan
Authors: Szabo Renata Andrea
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study seeks to explore the transformative power of covid-19 in the tourism sector of Japan, with attention to the unprecedented changes, growing activities and interconnectedness caused by covid-19 crisis through multiple case studies conducted among foreign tourism professionals in Kyoto.
Design/methodology/approach: This study applies participant observation, in-depth interviews and narrative analysis.
Findings: Tourism shifted to offer experiences in a digital way and new forms of digital travelling became popular like travel live streaming, virtual tours, virtual experiences. Not just previous travelers, but people who don't have the chance to travel became digital tourists and frequent interactions happen between tourists and guides, forming new communities in virtual space. The role of tour guides in digital context became more important as their interpretation reach a wider audience and shape the image of Japan. The data also shows that live streams increase the willingness to visit the destination and create connections among digital tourists as well.
Originality/value: Shifting away from the negative impacts of covid-19 in tourism, this study shows the growth and industry shaping transformations in the tourism sector during the pandemic era, and presents forward-looking solutions through increased interconnectedness in virtual space.
Complejidad económica en los estados de México: una herramienta para selección de sectores prioritarios
Authors: Filippo Agustín , Piedra Gonzáles Eduardo , Jiménez Gallardo Miguel Ángel , Zafra Carlos
Published: December 2022

Esta nota presenta una herramienta que -con base en la metodología de complejidad económica- contribuye a la selección de sectores económicos a impulsar como parte de una estrategia de desarrollo productivo. En general, la complejidad económica permite entender el desarrollo económico a través de las capacidades productivas de un sistema económico y, para ello, se utilizan datos de alta resolución sobre las actividades existentes en los lugares de análisis. Para México, los hallazgos de los estudios de complejidad económica sugieren que el crecimiento económico nacional, y al interior de sus estados, es resultado de la complejidad de sus estructuras productivas. Como resultado, y dadas las diferentes capacidades productivas al interior de México, coexisten en el país estados y regiones con diferentes niveles de crecimiento y desarrollo económico. Con estados con elevados niveles de complejidad en sus estructuras productivas (como es el caso de los estados del Norte y Centro), y con estados concentrados en actividades económicas de baja complejidad (como lo son la mayoría de los estados del Sur). La herramienta propuesta en el documento construye un índice estratégico que ayuda a jerarquizar y sistematizar la selección de sectores a impulsar en distintas regiones, estados, y/o municipios de México, de acuerdo a sus capacidades productivas existentes. Esta es la principal contribución de la herramienta que se presenta en el documento: la sistematización de un mecanismo para seleccionar sectores con base en una metodología objetiva que puede ser replicada en distintos contextos y que permite definir un primer listado de posibles sectores estratégicos en los cuales incursionar en función de preferencias sobre perfiles de riesgo (apuestas de corto plazo, apuestas de largo plazo, etc.). La herramienta de selección de sectores está orientada, en un primer momento a tres tipos de usuarios: 1) autoridades locales; 2) inversionistas; y 3) analistas o expertos. Como caso de uso se aplica la metodología a los estados de Chiapas y Oaxaca. Ambos están entre los tres estados con el menor PIB per cápita y los niveles de complejidad más bajos en México. Los resultados de los casos de uso muestran que la selección de sectores a impulsar es sensible a las preferencias del tipo de usuario y al tipo de impulso productivo que se busque (mayor complejidad, apuestas de largo o corto plazo, etc.).
Arqueología de la casa
Authors: Arriagada Seguel Cristian
Published: December 2022

Durante el confinamiento por la emergencia del COVID 19, este proyecto desarrolló un trabajo autoetnográfico en el territorio domiciliario. Una aproximación a la vida personal de los objetos en el espacio del habitar cotidiano. La casa, ubicada en un pequeño y humilde pueblo del sur de Chile, es aquí entendida como un cuerpo, como el quinto integrante familiar, cuyos objetos y materialidades son portadores de un tiempo latente que se manifiesta en silencio.
Páginas en negro. La edición como práctica forense
Authors: Halac Gabriela
Published: December 2022

Páginas en negro se plantea una escritura material y en proceso. El contenido es también la forma. El proceso es parte del movimiento que no pretende acabar, sino que promueve un estado de ensayo permanente. Tanto la escritura como la lectura se plantean como una excavación en la que suceden una serie de tiempos en los que es posible realizar ciertos hallazgos. Aquello que se encuentra no conlleva una voluntad afirmativa, forma parte de experiencias que tienden a mover- se del campo de las certezas provisto por la cultura impresa y el saber académico.
Optimizing outcomes and experience for patients traveling abroad for spine surgery: A survey of neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Cavagnaro Maria Jose , Hussein Amna , Orenday-Barraza Jose Manuel , Dajim Nayef Bin , Al-Rabie Abdulkarim , Crone Robert , Baeesa Saleh , Baaj Ali
Published: December 2022

Background: It is widely accepted that patients with complex medical diagnoses and those with the means will travel for specialized medical care abroad. For various reasons, patients from the Gulf countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), have comprised a significant proportion of patients traveling abroad for care. Rarely, however, have local physicians and surgeons been involved at the granular level in these decisions. This study aims to better understand the opinions, insights, and suggestions of local spine surgeons in KSA on the outbound surgical services provided to their patients.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 11 to April 27, 2022. An electronic Qualtrics online survey with 12 items was sent to all spine surgeons from KSA, identified by the local neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spine societies.
Results: A total of 110 participants were identified with 86 responses. The patient’s perception of the local system, the complexity of the case, and the opportunity for tourism, in that order, were selected as the main reasons for patients traveling abroad. The top three destinations for spine surgery were Germany (31%), the USA (23%), and Egypt (16%). Hospital and surgeon’s reputations were chosen as the most likely factors for patients to select their destination. The quality of care received abroad was considered fair (49%) or good (31%), while the communication between stakeholders and the patient was considered poor by 72% and 52% of the respondents, respectively.
Conclusion: This study highlights the need to engage local physicians in the conversation involving destination services. While most Saudi surgeons surveyed consider the care abroad acceptable for their patients, the vast majority have identified a gap in communication among treating physicians, local physicians, and patients. Many have also suggested a need for better education and awareness locally to improve the perception of the local capabilities.
Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Healthcare Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic Process
Authors: ÇELİK Kadir , KOÇAKOĞLU Şenay
Published: December 2022

Objective: In this study it was aimed to investigate the coronavirus anxiety and sleep quality in healthcare workers during the pandemic period. Methods: This study was planned as cross-sectional and prospective type and it was carried out between February- April 2021 in a tertiary hospital. By online survey method Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and a questionnaire created by the researchers were used for collecting the data. Results: A total of 291 healthcare professionals, participated in the study. The mean PSQI score of patients who were detected to have coronavirus anxiety was found to be significantly higher than patients without coronavirus anxiety (p=0,005). Men's average sleep duration was found to be higher than women's (p=0,002). The mean sleep latency score was found to be higher in singles than in married people (p
Exploring the Role of Influencers and Customer Engagement on Purchase Intention in TikTok Live Streaming Shopping
Authors: Lin Qianyu , Nuangjamnong Chompu
Published: December 2022

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the role of influencer and customer engagement on purchase intention of live-streaming shopping, taking the TikTok platform as an example. The factor that affects customer engagement is customer trust.

Design/Methodology/Approach – This study examines the variables affecting customer engagement and purchase intention using secondary data analysis and archival research techniques. 400 respondents of TikTok's live streaming shopping service provided the information. Additionally, this study adopted three frameworks from other studies in order to create a new conceptual framework.

Findings – This study examines the factors influencing customer engagement and purchase intention. The results of the study showed that Customer trust (trust in community members, broadcast and product) has an impact on customer engagement. Furthermore, purchase intention is influenced by customer engagement and Influencers’ credibility in (attractiveness, trustworthiness and expertise).

Research Limitations/Implications – Researching the variables that affect customer engagement and purchase intention has several limitations. This study's findings may not be entirely applicable to companies who operate on other live streaming platforms since this study was based on users of the TikTok platform.

Originality/value - This study is on the important influencing variables of customer engagement and purchase intention.
Transformaciones de las prácticas evaluativas en la escuela desde un enfoque de liderazgo docente
Authors: León Martínez Valeria , Jara Aguilera Nicole , Cáceres Cáceres Diego , Villagra Bravo Carolina
Published: December 2022

Este artículo tiene como finalidad destacar la necesidad de realizar un cambio significativo en la educación. Para ello, se reflexiona sobre las prácticas evaluativas y las formas de liderazgo docente necesarias para transformar el núcleo pedagógico centrándonos en el enfoque de evaluación como aprendizaje. Se requirió investigar y sistematizar los distintos tipos de evaluación vinculados al aprendizaje escolar para explicitar cómo cada uno concibe y orienta el aprendizaje según una visión particular de la relación entre docente, estudiante y contenidos curriculares. Además, a fin de profundizar en el desafío de la transformación, se revisaron iniciativas latinoamericanas con enfoques que se desligan de la escolarización convencional, entre las que se destacan las experiencias de Colombia, Uruguay y México.
pH-Based Cancer Detection by Graphene Quantum Dots
Authors: Lyle Veronica
Published: December 2022

Many cancers are characterized by rapid cell growth and division. This growth causes the area to become densely packed, forming tumors and therefore limiting oxygen penetration, while simultaneously causing the cell to have elevated energy needs. These factors trigger the use of mechanisms which result in high H+ output, resulting in cancerous extracellular environments measurably more acidic than their healthy counterparts. This study was conducted to determine the suitability of various nanomaterial-based platforms for pH sensing as an additive to their previously shown suitability for drug/gene delivery and bioimaging. Several platforms were chosen, including Glucose-Derived Graphene Quantum Dots (GGQDs), Reduced Graphene Oxide-Derived Graphene Quantum Dots (RGQDs), L-Glutamic Acid-Derived Graphene Quantum Dots (LGGQDs), and Aluminum-Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide-Derived Graphene Quantum Dots (Al-RGQDs), which all have peaks in their emission spectra in both the visible and infrared range, ideal for in vitro and in vivo imaging respectively. Nine spectra were taken from each of these platforms in the visible and infrared ranges from pH 6.00 to 8.00, as would be expected in cancerous and healthy biological systems. These spectra were then analyzed for defining characteristics which would distinguish between the various pH levels. While the results from RGQDs are thus far inconclusive, the visible spectra of GGQDs and LGGQDs showed correlation between pH and intensity, and the relative peak intensity readings from the visible and infrared Al-RGQDs showed a promising inverse relationship that bears further investigation.
Assessing the Effects of Inherited Mutations on PALB2 Structure and Function
Authors: Martin Davis
Published: December 2022

The proper functioning of the protein PALB2 is vital to preventing tumor formation within breast tissues in individuals. Upon the detection of DNA damage, PALB2 and BRCA1 bind to each other along with BRCA2 to form a DNA repair complex. This complex then repairs DNA double-strand breaks in order to prevent the accumulation of DNA damage that leads to breast cancer. While both BRCA1 and BRCA2 have been extensively studied, a lot of information about the structure and function of PALB2 remains unknown. It is thought that BRCA1 and PALB2 bind via PALB2's coiled-coil domain; however, how variants of unknown significance (VUS) affect this binding interaction is largely unknown. Further, while some of these VUS have been studied in vivo, cheaper and easier in vitro methods to measure their effect on binding affinity have yet to be formulated. Thus, we hypothesized that isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) could be used as an in vitro testing method for assessing the effects of VUS within the coiled-coil domain of PALB2 on the binding event between PALB2 and BRCA1. Further, we hypothesized that a decrease in binding between the two proteins as measured by ITC would correlate with a decrease in DNA repair as measured in vivo. We tested the efficacy of this method by creating seven mutations within the coiled-coil domain of PALB2 and measuring the binding event of PALB2 to BRCA1 via ITC. Our results strongly suggest that the binding event is enthalpic in nature and can be adequately measured using ITC as evidenced by the correlation between our in vitro data and previous in vivo data.
Research-Compliment-Teach Conferencing
Authors: Helling Megan , King Jeanne Marie
Published: December 2022

This presentation displays information about effective teacher-student conferencing to improve elementary students’ independent reading comprehension. This presentation highlights Jennifer Serravallo’s Research-Compliment-Teach (RCT) model. One of the most critical components of any conferencing strategy is goal setting. Goal setting helps to provide individualized, meaningful motivation and feedback to students as they develop as readers.
The Evolution of Boarding Schools
Authors: Martini Ashton
Published: December 2022

Boarding schools today are often thought of as hubs for the children of the wealthy and elite of society who are on a fast track for Ivy-League universities. While there may be truth to some stereotypes of boarding school education and an over exaggeration of others, boarding school is a unique culture and experience for those who take part. Boarding schools have existed for centuries and draw upon age-old ideas of education and tradition. Boarding schools have evolved from their simple beginnings of learning in the home of another to the multi-million- dollar enterprises they are today with sprawling campuses and state-of-the-art facilities, yet with similar goals of education remaining intact. For women particularly, boarding schools have undergone a transformational change in the intent, conditions, and curriculum of education from the nineteenth century to modern-day. Boarding schools have had an impact on educational society to such an extent that they have influenced and appeared in the literary works of several authors, like Jane Austen in her novel Emma, where she exposes the lifestyle of female boarding school in nineteenth century England through the character of Harriet Smith and the descriptions of Mrs. Goddard’s school.
The impact of ergonomic practices on housekeeping employee retention and efficiency in hotels during COVID-19 in India
Authors: Singh Amrik , Singh Vipin Kumar
Published: December 2022

This article explores the current status of housekeeping-employee retention and efficiency in hotels particularly during COVID-19 in India, then discusses the implications of ergonomic practices on these. Ergonomic practice research in hotel housekeeping has been given enlarged scholarly attention, yet similar research in the Indian context is almost non-existent. Housekeeping work involves considerable physical effort that can lead to discomfort or even injury. This research involved 210 housekeeping employees from five-star hotels through an online survey. The data were interpreted using the partial least square (PLS) software SmartPLS 2.0. The constructs used in the study were working conditions, risk assessment and control, pandemic response plan, employee efficiency and employee retention. Working conditions were found to have a significant positive relationship with employee retention, whereas, risk assessment and control was found to have a positive relationship with employee retention and employee efficiency. Also, the pandemic response plan was found to have a positive relationship with employee efficiency. The pandemic response plan was not found to have a significant positive relationship with employee retention, while working conditions were not found to have a significant positive relationship with employee efficiency either.
The level of physical activity of women during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Dąbrowska-Galas Magdalena , Szymańska Joanna
Published: December 2022

Wstęp

Regularna aktywność fizyczna (physical activity – PA) niesie za sobą wiele korzyści zdrowotnych. Jednak podczas pandemii COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 19) zmieniły się styl życia, codzienna praca, zachowania społeczne, jakość życia, sposoby i formy spędzania wolnego czasu. Celem badania była ocena wpływu pandemii COVID-19 na poziom PA kobiet w okresie okołomenopauzalnym.

Materiał i metody

Materiał badawczy stanowiło 126 kobiet przed wybuchem pandemii i 114 kobiet podczas pandemii COVID-19. Badania prowadzono na terenie Śląska. Narzędziem badawczym były skrócone wersje Międzynarodowego Kwestionariusza Aktywności Fizycznej (International Physical Activity Questionnaire – IPAQ) oraz Skali Oceny Menopauzy (Menopause Rating Scale – MRS).

Wyniki

Istotną statystycznie korelację zaobserwowano w przypadku różnicy w umiarkowanym poziomie PA (627,32 MET-min/tydzień przed COVID-19 i 138,6 podczas COVID-19, p = 0,01) i chodzeniu (1952,25 MET-min/tydzień przed COVID-19 i 422,63 MET-min/tydzień podczas COVID-19, p = 0,03). Wyniki pokazały, że statystycznie uległ skróceniu czas poświęcany na umiarkowaną PA. Średnia liczba dni zmniejszyła się z 2,8 do 0,96 (p = 0,02), a średni czas trwania umiarkowanej PA z 39,92 do 15,61 minuty (p < 0,001).

Wnioski

Pandemia COVID-19 istotnie wpłynęła na poziom PA kobiet w okresie okołomenopauzalnym. Kobiety ćwiczyły znacznie rzadziej, skrócono również czas poświęcany na PA. Jako formę PA badane najchętniej wybierały chód.
Autoridades en los Andes, los atributos del Señor
Authors: Martínez Cereceda José Luis
Published: December 2022

El autor busca una interpretación amplia de la manera como se caracterizaba la autoridad andina tradicional. El empleo de una amplia documentación hispánica especialmente del primer siglo, hace posible al autor desentrañar los símbolos de la autoridad, pero al mismo tiempo aproximarse a la definición de sus atributos, también de sus atribuciones y del papel que cumplían las autoridades en el marco de la sociedad andina.
El comercio libre en el Perú: las estrategias de un comerciante criollo: José Antonio de Lavalle y Cortés, Conde de Premio Real, 1777-1815
Authors: Mazzeo Cristina Ana
Published: December 2022

El tema del Libre Comercio siempre atrajo nuestra atención, quizás por la discusión que aún en la actualidad se da sobre la disyuntiva comercio libre-proteccionismo. El sistema de Comercio Libre configuró una etapa fundamental en la historia económica y sobre la cual muchos autores han reflexionado. Unos le atribuyen la prosperidad de América y el único desarrollo económico de España. Para otros, este sistema desarticuló las incipientes manufacturas americanas y, a partir de la Independencia, sumió a dicho continente en una nueva dependencia, la inglesa, que signó las economías de los países latinoamericanos hasta el presente. En los últimos años, ambas posturas comenzaron a revisarse y, en el año 1985, se reunió un grupo de historiadores en un simposio organizado por la Fundación del Banco Exterior en el Puerto de Santa María (España). Allí, historiadores de la talla de Bernal, Fisher, Pérez Herrero, Malamud y Fontana expusieron sus puntos de vista sobre los efectos del Comercio Libre en las distintas zonas de España y concluyeron que se hacía necesario realizar nuevos estudios en las áreas americanas. Fisher, Lialperin y Villalobos, entre otros, vieron sus efectos y consecuencias en América llegando a conclusiones variadas. Más tarde, en 1990 un nuevo libro editado por John R. Fisher, Allan Kuethe y Anthony Mc Farlane revisó las determinaciones llegadas hasta ese momento sobre las consecuencias y repercusiones de las Reformas Borbónicas, en las cuales se enmarca la apertura mercantil, en el Virreinato de Nueva Granada y Perú. Este trabajo pretende aportar un grano de arena a esa investigación, a partir del análisis de las actitudes de un comerciante limeño en el marco del Libre Comercio, señalando sus estrategias, actitudes y adaptación a la nueva coyuntura.
Cultura andina y pobreza urbana: Aymaras en Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Altamirano Teófilo
Published: December 2022

Esta investigación plantea como concepto los satisfactores urbanos (las distintas alternativas que la urbe ofrece al migrante aymara). Esta interacción (rural y urbana) redefine la nueva identidad del aymara de la primera, segunda y la incipiente tercera generación que reside en Lima. Además concluye que la gran mayoría de los aymaras no alcanza una total identificación con los estilos urbanos y que mantienen vínculos de articulación con sus comunidades de origen.
Derecho constitucional
Authors: Blancas Bustamante Carlos
Published: December 2022

Este libro presenta un panorama de las instituciones y conceptos básicos del derecho constitucional como disciplina que se ocupa del estudio de las normas jurídicas que regulan el proceso político de las sociedades y la organización y funciones del Estado. En él, Carlos Blancas Bustamante abarca el estudio de la concepción jurídica del Estado, de la Constitución como norma que lo regula y organiza, de la estructura política del Estado a través de los poderes legislativo y ejecutivo y, finalmente, de los sistemas de gobierno.
Aspectos jurídicos de la contratación estatal
Authors: Morón Urbina Juan C.
Published: December 2022

Este libro, realizado por Juan Carlos Morón y Zita Aguilera, contiene una explicación concisa pero rigurosa de los principales temas de la contratación pública. Analiza las características del contrato administrativo y el universo de fórmulas que puede emplear la administración en un contrato, así como sus múltiples clasificaciones y los principios que inspiran y controlan la contratación administrativa. La obra describe las distintas etapas de la contratación, los posibles vicios, la solución de controversias y los mecanismos de protección de los contratistas.
Derecho penal : parte especial
Authors: Prado Saldarriaga Víctor Roberto
Published: December 2022

Este libro trata de los principales delitos y penas que contiene la parte especial del Código Penal peruano. De manera sucinta y clara, expone las características esenciales de los delitos contra la vida y saludo, el honor, la libertad, el patrimonio, la administración pública y la fe pública, así como los delitos de constitución, promoción, organización e integración de organizaciones criminales, tráfico ilícito de drogas, minería ilegal y lavado de activos.
Neotectonics of Turkey and its geothermal implication
Authors: GÖRÜR Naci , ÖNDER Şebnem
Published: December 2022

Favourable conditions for geothermal energy were created in Turkey during its neotectonic episode from Neogene to Quaternary. This episode is characterized mainly by fluvio-lacustrine sedimentation and strike-slip tectonics with associated magmatism. Under these conditions, a great number of geothermal areas have formed in the neotectonic provinces in association with major tectonic features, including the North and East Anatolian Fault Zones (NAFZ and EAFZ, respectively). Today, the geothermal resources of Turkey are mainly located in the West Anatolian Extensional Province associated with the graben systems. However, the Central Anatolian Ova Neotectonic Province is considered as one of the most promising geothermal targets which are characterized by the presence of widespread hot dry rock systems. This study mainly aims to throw light on the possible potentiality of these resources at Kırşehir Block by emphasizing the neotectonic evolution of the country.
EXPLORATION OF DISTRICT-LEVEL INNOVATIONS TO ADDRESS MATERNAL AND NEONATAL MORTALITY IN INDONESIA
Authors: Halimah Halimah , Sutanto Edward , Suparmi Suparmi , Baskoro Ario , Maulana Nirwan , Adani Nadhila , Nugraheni Wahyu Puji , Djunaedi Djunaedi , Aryani Farida , Lumbantoruan Melyana , Trihono Trihono
Published: December 2022

Background: The Indonesian maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain some of the highest in Southeast Asia.
Aims: This study aims to assess and compare district-level innovations that address maternal and neonatal mortality.
Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted via four focus group discussions in eight selected districts in November 2021. Data obtained were analyzed using the WHO health system building blocks framework.
Results: The study found high variation in districts’ innovations ranging from expansion of service for maternity waiting homes to periodical obstetrician visits at Puskesmas. A majority of districts use a local approach as the basis for innovation. Some innovations are modifications of the national program or initiated purely by District Health Offices, Puskesmas, and the community. Many interventions are based on multisectoral commitment, community participation, and targeting to strengthen health service delivery. Leadership and health financing also have an influence on the implementation of these innovations.
Conclusion: The multitude of innovations reflects a high variation in barriers to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality that need to be addressed at the district level. A routine forum to share districts’ best practices is warranted. Additionally, family-based surveillance for neonatal danger signs, monitoring for pregnant women and neonates via WhatsApp, and zoning systems for referrals to healthcare facilities in larger districts are innovations identified in this study that have potential to be replicated in other districts or expanded nationally.
COVID-19 MOLECULAR-BASED TESTING CAPACITY IN FIVE CUSTOMARY AREAS OF PAPUA
Authors: Imaniar Clara , Widiyanti Mirna
Published: December 2022

Background: COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease-19) is a disease that emerged at the end of December 2019 and was declared a world pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organization) in March 2020. The gold standard for testing for covid-19 until now is molecular-based virus detection with RT-PCR (Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction) and TCM (Molecular Rapid Test). In the early of this pandemic, Indonesia, especially Papua, still had difficulty examining COVID-19 due to limited laboratories that could carry out these tests.
Aims: This study aimed to see the laboratory's ability from various regencies representing five customary Papuan areas
Methods: This research was a descriptive study that uses primary data and secondary data collected from the Provincial and Regency Papua  COVID-19 Response Acceleration Task Force and the representative hospitals of 5 customary Papuan areas (Saireri, Ha anim, Mee Pago, Lapago, Mamta)
Results: There are several challenges and things that need to be considered by all stakeholders involved in examining COVID-19 in Papua so that the examination capacity can be maximally increased.
Conclusion: Regency that only has GeneXpert are recommended to have qPCR so that the acceleration of COVID-19 testing in Papua Province can be carried out. The qPCR can be procured in several cities/regencies within one customary area so that sample delivery can be done more quickly without having to send samples to Jayapura City
THE ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION OF SMOKE-FREE AREA REGULATION IN EAST JAVA, INDONESIA
Authors: Widati Sri , Martini Santi , Artanti Kurnia Dwi , Megatsari Hario , Wiseman Nicola , Harris Neil
Published: December 2022

Background: The negative impact of tobacco, especially second-hand smokers, requires imperative actions. Introducing tobacco control measures helps protect the public health. Data suggest that there were approximately 44 million daily smokers in Indonesia comprising 49.8 million males and 3.9 million females over ten years of age. East Java Province had the biggest number of smokers in Indonesia. To reduce trends in smoking behavior, we need to advocate local government to release and implement smoke-free regulations.
Aims: The study aims to do action research through advocacy and communication for the regulation of smoke-free areas in East Java Province.
Methods: The action research involved 12 districts of East Java Province, Indonesia. The method used in this study was Focus Group Discussion (FGD), one-on-one meeting, in-depth interviews, public speaking, press conference, and press release.
Results: Intensive advocacy and communication worked successfully. Eight districts of East Java Province implemented local regulations of smoke-free areas. The advocacy and communication of the regulations made it possible to be implemented.
Conclusion: Intensive advocacy and communication improve the awareness of executive and legislative government about the importance of smoke-free area regulations. It will be successful if regular meetings, discussions, press conferences, public speaking, and team work are conducted with many stakeholders.
ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Saranpuetti Chayaporn , Khajornchaikul Piyatida , Pobkeeree Vallerut
Published: December 2022

Everything is changing rapidly and the development of technology and information has changed significantly in the last few decades. Education, like other aspects of society, needs to change and adapt appropriately. Online teaching and learning is a new approach for the authors to use information technology via distance learning programs, especially the way relationships and interactions altered between students and teachers or instructors when the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic occurred last year. Mahidol University responded to the situation rapidly and announced that academics can use online teaching of students free of charge. The authors of this paper have identified the advantages and disadvantages  we have encountered while applying this method of instruction. The online program has made teaching possible but it has disadvantages which may decrease the quality of education. Nevertheless, it was used to replace traditional teaching methods by utilizing the web–based program, Webex Meetings, across the whole university. This new approach has changed and opened horizons earlier than the authors thought and far beyond our beliefs concerning traditional education methods for future generations.
LESSON LEARNED FROM THE UNITES STATES: IMPROVING HEALTH COVERAGE IN A PRIMARY CARE
Authors: Kartinawati Komang Triyani , Pradnyawati Luh Gede , Campos-Outcalt Doug , Barker Gail P
Published: December 2022

The universal health coverage in Indonesia is organized by Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Kesehatan (BPJS) which gives a health protection to population as in medical insurances. This health coverage is essential to protect and maintain the quality of health in Indonesian population. However, there were some burden for universal health coverage, including the accessible to National Health Insurance (JKN). Therefore, we may learn on improving health coverage from the United States which is well known for the Medicare and Medicaid, —the center of the US medical insurances. There are at least three main lessons to learn from the medical insurance in the US, such as enrollment for medical insurance, sliding fee discount program, and cost analysis for fee-for-service in a health care. Despite the difference of health system and population between the United States and Indonesia, these lessons could be tailored for reducing burden to the universal health coverage in Indonesia.
Assessing Soft Skills for Software Requirements Engineering Processes
Authors: Yousef Yousef A. , Elzamly Abdelrafe M. S. , Doheir Mohamed , Yaacob Noorayisahbe Mohd
Published: December 2022

Software requirement engineering (SRE) is the process of establishing, documenting, and maintaining software requirements. The goal of this research is to investigate the importance of soft skills in SRE. The data collection was performed through an online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, principal components analysis (PCA), and stepwise regression techniques were used to analyze the data. A comprehensive review determined the 31 soft skills associated with SRE. There were 122 software development experts in Gaza who participated in the survey. The PCA analysis extracted six factors, named problem-solving, learning willingness, commitment, pressure resilience, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. The analysis discovered that the level of SRE practice in Gaza is 73.71%. Furthermore, it was determined that 89.2% of respondents have critical thinking skills, and 85% have problem-solving and commitment skills. The result shows that all soft skills factors have strong links to SRE. However, only four soft skills (problem-solving, willingness to learn, pressure tolerance, and critical thinking) were found to have an impact on SRE. Considering these findings, we recommend focusing on the development of soft skills, especially problem-solving
and willingness to learn skills, for the team analyzing software system requirements.
Russia-Japan Relations in Crisis: What are the Reasons?
Authors: Kireeva A.
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes the impact of the escalation of Ukrainian crisis since February 2022 on Russia-Japan relations by looking into the policy of Japan’s Fumio Kishida administration and the response of the Russian government. It strives to answer the question of what are the drivers behind Japan’s hardline policy and to this goal looks into the reasons for the deterioration of bilateral relations even before 2022. The paper demonstrates that Japan’s harsh policy response in line with its ally the U.S. and G7 partners has prompted Russia’s negative reaction, with Moscow “punishing” Japan by refusing to continue negotiations on the key priority issue for Tokyo, i.e. peace treaty and territorial dispute. Japan’s sanctions regime is the toughest among the non-Western states. A number of factors explain Japan’s policy: negative attitude towards ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s engagement policy towards Russia seen as a failure due to the lack of breakthrough in the territorial issue, traditionally negative perception of Russia due to the “northern territories”, little support in Suga and Kishida administrations towards further engagement with Moscow, negative attitude towards expanding Russia-China military cooperation, solidarity with G7 partners, perception about the possibility of the same actions by China in the Indo-Pacific regarding Taiwan and territorial disputes, pacifist sentiments, negative media coverage and relative insignificance of Russia as an export destination for Japanese companies. As a result, the relations are at the lowest point in the last three decades, with political and security contacts as well as the operation of many businesses suspended. Rapprochement is over as Russia-Japan relations have proved to be a hostage of Russia’s conflict with the U.S. and Europe. A negative scenario envisioning an exacerbating security dilemma between Russia and Japan if realized is poised to damage the security of both states.
The Democratic Party and President Joe Biden Face to Rising Left-Wing Populism
Authors: Zhuravleva V.
Published: December 2022

After two years in the White House, President Joe Biden, who was elected as a centrist, despite his success in implementing his social agenda by building a compromise with Congress divided between left-wing Democrats and right-wing Republicans, still embraces radical far-left agenda as the next campaign strategy. The Democratic Party consolidates in its progressive agenda which will dominate its ideological development. J. Biden’s formula for success – compromise and centrism, which brought him victory in 2020, over the two years of his stay in the White House proved to be precisely the working formula for interaction with Congress and implementation of social programs. After several months of record low ratings, in August 2022, the popularity of the President improved markedly, returning to the figures of September 2021. The 44% that he received in his support still meant that the majority of society did not approve of his presidency, but it was obvious that his efforts to advance his agenda were appreciated by the public. However, the most important thing about this growth is that it was provided by independent voters. It was their support that the President began to lose after only five months of his stay in the White House, their low assessment explained the depressing support numbers of Summer 2022, and only they could return J. Biden to the game on the eve of the midterm elections, turning him from a burden for his party into its hope. Still independent voters are the most difficult audience for parties and presidents, because unlike the emotionally charged core party supporters who are ready to positively evaluate the president just because he represents their party, the swing voters evaluate the results of the presidency, not the party affiliation. And the return of this electorate to Biden after several legislative victories was a positive assessment of the effectiveness of his government strategy based on compromise. Yet there are big doubts that the Democrats are ready to hear and accept this signal of the swing voters. The logical reorientation of parties towards independent voters and a necessary shift of the agenda to the center of the ideological spectrum is complicated by the instability of moods in this part of society, the complexity of monitoring and forecasting them. Given the prevalence of the logic of electoral struggle, which changes all the social functions of political parties, such a reorientation violates the current basic principle of the American parties’ ideological organization – the success of the agenda is determined by victory in the elections. With the dominance of this logic, it can be assumed that the left-wing vector of the Democratic Party’s development will increase, forcing J. Biden not only to strengthen the left rhetoric, but also to expand the left agenda of his presidency, especially if his party loses control over Congress. The whole domestic political process will be still determined by the ideological conflict between two radical agendas – far-left and far-right.