bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Methodological Approaches to Assessing the Quality of an Organisation’s Performance
Authors: PRAKAPIENĖ Dalia , PRAKAPAS Romas
Published: November 2022

Ensuring the quality of the various processes is essential to the effective functioning of an organisation. One way to achieve this is to assess the quality of the organisation’s performance. This process involves both self-assessment and external evaluation, which are carried out using different methodological approaches to evaluation. It should be stressed that the outcome of the quality assessment also depends on the choice of a methodological approach and its correct use from a methodological perspective. The aim of this paper is to present methodological approaches to assessing the quality of organisational performance. The paper focuses on action research as a methodological approach to evaluation and case studies as a methodological approach to external evaluation, showing how the two are closely interrelated and how they can be used more frequently and successfully in quality management research.
Risks of the Effects of Restrictive Measures on the Democratic Foundations of a State
Authors: TUŠER Irena , POTŮČEK Radovan , HOŠKOVÁ-MAYEROVÁ Šárka
Published: November 2022

The regional and local impacts of the restrictive measures taken to mitigate the covid-19 crisis are highly heterogeneous and have significant consequences for the efficiency of society’s functioning, the emergency management of the state administration, and the political responses of the governing parties. The paper deals with the assessment of threats and risks resulting from the restrictive measures of the government as part of the solution to the pandemic crisis situation in the Czech Republic (CR). The aim of the authors is to identify the most serious threats and risks that can affect the democracy and internal security of the CR during a pandemic and to propose recommendations for their mitigation. To assess the defined threats and risks, a point semi-quantitative method was used, working with values for probability, impact and the opinion of evaluators, called the PCE method (Probability, Consequences, Evaluator). Out of the twenty assessed threats, a group of evaluators identified the eight most serious ones, using the PCE method.
Mapping Growth of the Russian Domestic Propaganda Apparatus on Telegram
Authors: VAVRYK Petro
Published: November 2022

As a part of Western sanctions against Russia, big social media companies i.e., Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, have been limiting their functionalities available to Russians and suspending and limiting reach of Russian influencers. Many Russian propagandist, aware of the risk of becoming deplatformed, were already looking for social media platforms with less moderation before the February 24th. With many Russians using Telegram as their preferred communicator, Telegram became the natural choice. Russian government, by blocking access to Western social media platforms by Russian users and by directing state influencers to migrate their domestic audiences to Telegram, has accelerated this trend. Despite many advantages, Telegram is limited in ease with which new content and channels can be discovered. Telegram search for channels is based on exact string matching and Telegram has no content search or content recommendation functionality built into it. Telegram’s advertising mechanism is still in its infancy. To enable quick growth of the key state propaganda channels, Russians employed several tactics. They have selected a few existing influencers, such as Vladimir Soloviev, to substitute for the absent search and recommendation engine. Soloviev’s Telegram channels has been heavily advertised on legacy media, starting with TV stations carrying his programs, to serve as an onramp to Telegram. Soloviev has regularly featured reviews of other smaller channels, endorsing, and promoting their pro-conflict content, becoming the missing recommendation engine for Russians. All the above resulted in creating a vast, Telegram-based apparatus of domestic state propaganda. In this paper, we trace the growth of Russian pro-conflict Telegram communities and quantify the impact of centralized endorsement by state influencers on the growth of other smaller, specialized Telegram channels.
Protection of Cultural Heritage in an Armed Conflict. What Poland can Learn from Ukraine?
Authors: ROSŁAN Grzegorz
Published: November 2022

The protection of cultural heritage is an important element of a country’s cultural policy. The article describes the nature of threats posed by armed conflicts to cultural heritage and the destruction of Ukrainian cultural property by Russian aggression in 2022. The article aims at discussion of the consequences of Russia’s deliberate destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage and offers an interdisciplinary insight into protection of cultural heritage during the contemporary armed conflict. These initial observations from Russian aggression against Ukraine serve as a starting point for a discussion on challenges related to the protection of cultural heritage during a potential armed conflict in Central and Eastern Europe. Drawing on practical observations from Ukraine, the article calls for improvements to the protection of cultural heritage in Poland.
Structural Characteristic of Fullerene C 60 and its Sorptive Properties
Authors: OTŘÍSAL Pavel , OBŠEL Vladimír , BUNGAU Constantin , KARKALIĆ Radovan
Published: November 2022

The pandemic situation associated with the occurrence of COVID-19 has necessitated the initiation or renewal of research activities aimed at the possibility of using materials that will have very good post-accident properties. One of the materials that have been developed, tested and applied in the past has been materials based on the spherical fullerene C 60 molecule. A microstructure using REM and SEM and sorptive properties of fullerene C 60 for gases of toluene with the employment of a QCM detector has been studied. Obtained micrographs are discussed in relation to a possible spatial arrangement at the molecular level. The envisaged solution aims to develop a sensor that, due to its surface properties, would be useful for the detection of gas and liquid phases of chemical warfare agents and industrial chemicals. It is envisaged that the surface layer consisting of fullerene C 60 will be universally applicable, reusable and low cost and low maintenance.
Penerapan Personal Branding Andini Shidqin Maza sebagai Beauty Influencer Palembang di Media Sosial Tiktok
Authors: Firmansyah Delima Destiana , Wijayani Isna
Published: November 2022

The existence of  TikTok  social media has created  a new phenomenon among youth. An influencer is also known as someone who has the ability to influence other people in making decisions to buy a product. TikTok influencers are people who are famous for having a fairly high popularity, namely by having a large number of followers, which is tens to hundreds of thousands. Someone is said to be an influencer because of the large number of followers or fans on TikTok and this can also be seen from the interesting video content that is liked by other TikTok users. Influencers use TikTok to build their personal brand according to their skills and interests. Based on gender, influencers are divided into several types, namely travel influencers, fashion influencers, food influencers, lifestyle/socialite influencers, comedy influencers, and beauty influencers. TikTok @andinishidqin05 has around 56.4K followers and 1.8 million likes (as of July 14, 2022). The author sees Andini Shidqin Maza has something interesting as an influencer. It can be seen from his who has 56.4 thousand followers and can form good personal branding on TikTok so that he can attract the attention of several big brands in Indonesia to use his services as endorsers.

Keywords: Personal Branding, Social Media TikTok, Beauty Influencer
Motif dan Makna Penggunaan Fitur SPaylater di Kalangan Mahasiswi Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Authors: Sabilah Siti Fauziyah , Poerana Ana Fitriana , Nurkinan Nurkinan
Published: November 2022

The increase in online shopping transactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted fintech companies to introduce Paylater services as a new payment method. One of the Paylater provider platforms is Shopee which is widely used in Indonesian society since the last two years especially among young people, including students at Singaperbangsa Karawang University. This study aims to determine the motives and meanings of using SPaylater for students at Singaperbangsa Karawang University. This research methode use qualitative methode with a phenomenological approach, because the researcher tries to find out the phenomenon from the experience of the informants directly, as well as the motives and meanings of the informants using SPaylater. The results of the study show first, the motive for using the SPaylater feature are just an experiments, suggested by friends, urgent need, and lazy to top-up Shopeepay. Second, the motive for (in-order-to motive) namely for managing finance, wanting to meet the need of clothes, wanting to buy what they like, and wanting to fulfil their shopping desires. Third, the meaning of SPaylater for female student is as a fulfillment of needs, a new way of credit for goods, budget suppression, and fulfilment of desires.

Keywords: SPaylater; Students; Motives and Meanings.
Motif Atlet Perempuan Menggunakan Hijab:
Authors: Kencana Annisa Adya , Oxcygentri Oky , Nayiroh Luluatu
Published: November 2022

There is a phenomenon that accurs in society, namely the use of identical hijabs used by Muslim Women an there are Muslim wpmen, although not so many of them are athletes. This research is motivated by the phenomenon where an athlete using the hijab is still considered to be difficult to get acceptance from his surroundings. In fact, there are still those who think that if an athlete uses the hijab, it is stil considered a layman and it will even make it difficult for them to get achievements. The purpose of this study was to determine the motives and communication experiences obtained by athletes wearing hijab at the Tengkorak Sport Community in Karawang City. This study uses a qualitative method with a Alferd Schutz Phenomenology. The results of the study were various motives obtained, namely because of religious law, the influence of the environment & support, as self-protection, and feeling calm. Positive experience such as support & appreciation, encouragement in oneself, accountability, self-confidence, and example. Negative experiences such as prejudice and intimidation.

Keyword: Hijab, Athlete, Alferd Schutz Phenomenology
Influence of Strategic Supply Chain Management Practices on Performance of Cereal Businesses in Dagahaley Camp Market, Kenya
Authors: Muthoni Komu , Mburu David
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The cereal supply chain within the wholesale and retail trade has been recognized to be below the market demand expectations. The cereals supply chain in Kenya has been dealing with serious issues of poor supplier management for a long time, with instances of malpractice reported, owing to distrust and commitment in the relationship, which has influenced the performance of cereal businesses. With this in focus, this research study was conducted to analyze the Influence of Strategic supply chain management Practices on Performance of Cereal businesses in Dagahaley camp market, Kenya.

Methodology: A descriptive research design was adopted to assist achieve the study's objectives. The study sample size was 111 registered traders engaged in Distribution, retail and wholesale cereals trade from the Dagahaley market. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Textual analysis was used to analyze qualitative data, while quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Cronbach alpha test with a coefficient of 0.7 was used to ascertain and test the reliability of the data collection instrument.

Results: The results indicated that Supply chain structure, Inventory control policy, and environment uncertainty had a positive and statistically significant effect on performance of cereals supply chain in Dagahaley market, directly affecting the performance of the cereals Businesses in Dagahaley market.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study therefore recommends that cereal businesses should continually implement the inventory control policies established in Dagahaley Market in order to cushion against excess/stock outs.
The Impact of Media Choice on Political Knowledge
Authors: Mathews Charlotte , Orlinski Jennifer
Published: November 2022

In an era of civic ignorance among young people, adolescents are turning to their choice of media to educate themselves about politics. In order to address this, the researcher asks, “How do the differing forms of media affect the political awareness of people between the ages of 14 and 25 in Massachusetts?” A correlational study using a quiz and survey was conducted, looking for patterns between participants’ choice of media and their general political knowledge. Generally, participants who indicated that they used television to receive political news displayed the highest level of political knowledge, indicating that television has the most politically educated audience out of the three types of media that were explored. It was also found that participants who mainly used social media were the least politically educated, scoring the lowest on the quiz. This has strong implications, considering that many teenagers use social media as news outlets.
Exploring Venom Toxins as Molecular Models for Chronic Pain Treatment
Authors: Shahriyar Kimia , Chaim Olga
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this project is to propose venomous animal toxins as molecular models for pain medication. Chronic pain is a prevalent health problem among the general population, and current pharmacological treatments are oftentimes ineffective or limited due to undesirable side-effects. This project explores the role of specific Voltage- Gated Sodium Channels, such as Sodium Channel 1.7 (NaV 1.7), in setting the stage for proposing analgesics with binding properties in peripheral pain-sensing neurons. Sodium Channels, notably NaV 1.7, play a major role in human pain signaling pathways that propagate action potentials in excitable cells. By inhibiting and blocking them, analgesic effects are known to be achievable. Through means of bioinformatic tools, we explore amino acid sequence alignments, Motif scans, tertiary structure modeling, and molecular docking of venomous animal toxins for in-silico new drug discovery research. Cysteine residues in toxins were reviewed as a possible link between acting upon the receptor and their analgesic effects. This led to the questioning of cysteine's role in the search for potential antagonists of NaV 1.7. Eventually, the attempt for a further investigation prompted the consideration for molecular docking between selected toxins and the receptor, aiming to seize chronic pain.
“We Never Get Ahead but We Have Enough”
Authors: Hernandez Liliana , Paetz Allison
Published: November 2022

Country music has cultural and narrative roots in the American working class. As such, themes of class are integral to the mythos of country music, informing the musicians and shaping the genre’s audience. Researchers have studied the origins of class narratives in American country music, but less analysis has been given to the specific ways that these themes are expressed rhetorically. The purpose of this study was to analyze how class-based narratives are expressed in country music. Through a content analysis of the lyrics of popular country songs between 1950 and 2009, three overarching themes emerged. First, the emphasis of emotional over material experiences: emotional consequences related to working-class material conditions were the focus of songs’ rhetoric, rather than underlying material issues. Second, escapism and sentimentality: class-based issues were expressed as sentimental or nostalgic as a means of escaping material struggle or downplaying their severity. Finally, parasocial commiseration: the building of a one-sided connection between artists and their audience based on their perceived shared class identity. These themes provide insight into emotional rhetoric that affects working-class politics in the US, as well as broader race, class, and political issues.
Расчет устойчивости междупильной прокладки при сжатии
Authors: Мухаммадиев Д. М. , Ибрагимов Ф. Х. , Абзоиров О. Х. , Жамолова Л. Ю.
Published: November 2022

В статье приведены результаты расчета устойчивости междупильной прокладки при сжатии для линтерной машины 5ЛП. Установлено увеличение значения число полуволн для стали Ст3 (n=0.4672) в отличие от алюминиевой АК5М2 (n=0.3276) на 42.6% и критическое сжимающее усилие (для ст.3 – Ткр=2263.4 МПа и для АК5М2 – Ткр=1642.3 МПа) на 37.8%. Результаты расчетов устойчивости междупильных прокладок из стали ст.3 и алюминия АК5М2 показали возможность использования стальной междупильной прокладки при сборке пильных цилиндров линтерной машины 5ЛП.
O NOME CIVIL COMO VALOR DE INTEGRAÇÃO E HARMONIA SOCIAL
Authors: Guido Lucas Alberto
Published: November 2022

O presente artigo é parte extraida do trabalho do autor, apresentado para obtenção do grau de Licenciatura em Direito, obtendo a nota de 17 valores; subordinado ao “O Nome Civil Como Valor de Integração e Harmonia Social”, tendo como objectivo a análise e explicação dos possíveis problemas que podem implicar a vida do indivíduo no meio social, por lhe ser atribuído um nome pejorativo, vexatório, vergonhoso ou que o ridiculariza, criando constrangimentos e um impacto negativo na integração e harmonia social do seu portador; com base na metodologia de observação, questionário não organizado, bibliográfico, dedutivo e Normativo e Hermenêutico. O direito ao nome é um direito de personalidade que tem como finalidade a identificação e individualização da pessoa na sociedade em que vive, e de garantir a segurança colectiva. E essa função é tão relevante que ele acaba se fundindo com a própria personalidade do indivíduo que o carrega, integrando à sua personalidade e fazendo parte do seu “ser” para o resto da vida e conservando-o até a morte. O tema apresenta-se de importante significação no contexto das recentes discussões sobre a inclusão ou exclusão de um nome a mais, na designação de uma pessoa e implicado, respeitante ao seu convívio social, tendo em conta que é pelo nome que a pessoa vai ser identificada e é por ele que vai responder por suas obrigações e direitos. O nome possui uma série de características trazidas pela lei e doutrina, como a obrigatoriedade e a indisponibilidade, e o princípio da imutabilidade.
Desafíos en la vinculación de la universidad y su entorno
Authors: Suárez Fossaceca Gabriel , Lapasini Carina , Ambroggio Joaquín
Published: November 2022

Este trabajo pretende compartir la experiencia sobre la implementación de la metodología de innovación pública que  lleva adelante el Instituto Académico Pedagógico de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Villa María y ocho  Municipios del departamento Unión de la provincia de Córdoba. La metodología se estructura a partir de los aportes de diversas teorías del desarrollo y de las herramientas metodológicas de la investigación-acción participativa, orientadas ambas a la generación de nuevos conocimientos que contribuyan a solucionar problemas previamente acordados entre investigadores e investigadoras y actores en un territorio. En función de ello, en este artículo se procura no solo describir el proceso de la metodología implementada, sino fundamentalmente reflexionar sobre la importancia y el desafío que enfrentan nuestras universidades en la construcción de espacios de diálogo, de encuentro y de acompañamiento entre actores en la toma de decisiones, desde una lógica de aprendizaje colectivo, horizontal y multidimensional.
Quality of Post-Edited Interlingual Subtitling: FAR Model, Translator’s Assessment and Audience Reception
Authors: Koglin Arlene , Pereira da Silveira João Gabriel , Matos Morgana Aparecida de , Tassara Costa Silva Vitória , Cândido Moura Willian Henrique
Published: November 2022

This paper analyzes the quality of machine translated interlingual subtitles, which were post-edited in the language pair EN/PT-BR. Our analyses applied the FAR model, a Translation Quality Assessment Model, to the PT-BR subtitles of The Red Sea Diving Resort movie trailer, correlating it to empirical data collected with translators (quality assessment) and audience (reception). Reception data was collected with undergraduate students, which were divided into two groups: the control group that watched the subtitled trailer available on Netflix; and the experimental group that watched the trailer with post-edited subtitles. Quality data was collected with translators and they watched the trailer with post-edited subtitles. We used a 5-point Likert-type scale, a questionnaire and a guided think-aloud protocol to collect our data. Data collected with both translators and students were correlated with the FAR model error scores (Functional Equivalence, Acceptability and Readability). Our results indicate that the post-edited subtitles had good quality in terms of meaning and target language norms; however, the technical parameters had lower quality, which affected the trailer appreciation as reported by most of the audience. Due to the small sample size, further empirical studies are required to obtain solid standards for assessing the quality of post-edited subtitles.
Assessment of patient-to-patient and intra-individual human abdominal skin immune cell variability
Authors: Veitch Margaret , Layt Craig , Raymond Emma , Croaker Andrew , Wells James
Published: November 2022

Introduction

The objective of the study was to characterize the baseline intra-individual and inter-individual variability of immune cell subsets within abdominoplasty skin specimens.

Material and methods

Abdominoplasty biopsies were taken from 5 patients and analysed using the Vectra 3 automated quantitative pathology imaging system with inForm software.

Results

Adjacent skin regions demonstrated intra-patient variability in immune subset counts ranging from 1- to 5-fold. Inter-variability between patients was approximately 2- to 7-fold for most subsets, except for HLA-DR+ antigen presenting cells, which varied 19-fold.

Conclusions

Our data highlight the importance of including multiple patients and multiple patient samples when designing dermatological studies that utilise abdominoplasty skin.
Derecho fundamental empresarial a la prueba tecnológica eficaz versus derecho a la protección de datos de la persona trabajadora
Authors: Moreno Pérez José María
Published: November 2022

El complejo, y creciente, conflicto entre el derecho a la protección de datos de las personas trabajadoras y el derecho empresarial a la prueba de las infracciones laborales de aquellas mediante cámaras de vigilancia ha conocido un nuevo episodio en el Tribunal Constitucional. Por una exigua mayoría, el Tribunal de Garantías ha optado por favorecer el derecho de la empresa frente al derecho de la persona trabajadora. Al margen de qué razones se consideren más convincentes, las del voto mayoritario o las del voto discrepante, lo cierto es que la sentencia hace un flaco favor a su función pedagógica y ejemplarizante, al normalizar los incumplimientos del derecho a la información previa y desincentivar el cumplimiento.
A brief review of Valsalva retinopathy
Authors: Asteris Petros , Kalogeropoulos Dimitrios , Moussa George , Iraklis Vitos Ioannis , Christodoulou Aikaterini , Kalogeropoulos Chris
Published: November 2022

Background: Valsalva retinopathy is a specific type of retinopathy that appears following an acute rise in intrathoracic or intra-abdominal pressure. This review focuses on current literature and future directions for the diagnosis and management of Valsalva retinopathy.

Methods: In this brief review, the literature was searched to provide an extensive general and updated description of Valsalva retinopathy, focusing on its management and prognosis. Selected articles are summarized to present the etiology, general pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of Valsalva retinopathy.

Results: The main symptom of Valsalva retinopathy is loss of visual acuity following exertion. This is caused by the rupture of small superficial vessels in the macula and perimacular areas, leading to extravasation of blood. No link between age, sex, or race has been found, although fundus vessel abnormalities pose some predisposition to the disease. During fundoscopy, Valsalva retinopathy appears most frequently as well-defined preretinal hemorrhages confined to the sub-internal limiting membrane (ILM) or subhyaloid space. If ILM rupture occurs, hyaloid hemorrhage can appear. Diagnosis is based on the patient’s medical history and a standard examination. Usually, only observation of the patient is required, with the hemorrhage resolving within weeks to months. In cases of large premacular hemorrhage or large sub-ILM/subhyaloid hemorrhage, vitrectomy or Nd:YAG krypton laser membranotomy can be performed.

Conclusions: Of all the aspects of Valsalva retinopathy that might trouble the physician, the most challenging features are differential diagnosis and the choice of optimal treatment. Therapeutic strategies for Valsalva retinopathy can be either conservative or based on Nd:YAG laser membranotomy and/or vitrectomy. All methods seem to have good outcomes. However, physicians should not be afraid of advancing beyond conservative therapy, especially in the event of persistent premacular hemorrhage, which could lead to permanent retinal damage if valuable time is lost, even after vitrectomy.
Eco-friendly and biodegradable dimethylacrylamide/starch hydrogels for controlled release of urea and its water retention
Authors: ERŞEN DUDU Tuba , ALPASLAN Duygu
Published: November 2022

In this study, we focused on the synthesis of polymeric hydrogels that will support the sorption and controlled release of urea, which is a rich nitrogen source, from aqueous solutions and their usability in agricultural applications. N, N-Dimethylacrylamide (DMAAm) and Starch (St) were selected as monomers, and their superior properties, such as chemical stability, high sorption properties, biocompatibility, and the presence of modifiable groups, were utilized. A redox polymerization technique was used to create a poly(DMAAm-co-St)-based hydrogel that was then modified with acidic and basic agents to improve the properties of starch. The synthesized acid- and base-modified hydrogels were named DSt, DSt1, and DSt2, respectively. Swelling analyses were performed to examine the structural and morphological properties of DSt, DSt1, and DSt2 hydrogels, and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Thermogravimetric Analyzers (TGA) were used. Intense cross-linking, porosity, and the presence of hydrophilic groups were successfully detected by instrumental analysis and swelling results. The successful results of urea sorption by DSt, DSt1, and DSt2 hydrogels show that they can both minimize the harmful effects of urea in the environment and contain the nitrogen necessary for plants. At the same time, urea sorption behaviors were evaluated in terms of sorption isotherms and thermodynamic properties, and it was observed that urea sorption conformed to the Langmuir isotherm. The urea release results showed that DSt, DSt1, and DSt2 hydrogels exhibited different release properties in different pH solutions, and these results reached 94% at pH 6–8, 100% at pH 6, and 100% at pH 8–10, respectively. As a result of the gradual decrease in the water resources on the earth, the increase in the use of fertilizers in agricultural production, and the insufficient use of fertilizers, our study draws attention to the development and support of materials that absorb/store water, and forms of controlled release fertilizers and provides potential ease of application
Iglesia y los acontecimientos de mayo en El Salvador
Authors: H. O.
Published: November 2022

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 368, 1979: 436-439.
Presentación
Authors: El Editor
Published: November 2022

No hay resúmenes disponibles.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 369-370, 1979: 470-474.
Recensiones
Authors: M. B.  , L. E. C.  , E. J.  , C. B.  , N. N. S.  , E. S.
Published: November 2022

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 369-370, 1979: 716-725.
Lista de sindicatos de El Salvador
Authors: El Editor
Published: November 2022

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 369-370, 1979: 728-732.
derechos humanos condición necesaria para la paz y convivencia social en El Salvador
Authors: Ungo Guillermo Manuel
Published: November 2022

El autor de este artículo enfoca el problema de los derechos humanos en una doble perspectiva: factual y política. Establece la situación deplorable de los derechos humanos en el país, basándose en las constataciones, conclusiones y recomendaciones de organismos e instituciones internacionales, puntualizando las principales violaciones que se cometen. Desde un enfoque político, expone la tesis de que el irrespeto de los derechos humanos es un factor que incide en la actual crisis política, caracterizada por la agudización de la conflictividad social y la pretensión de suprimirla por medio de mecanismos autoritarios y excluyentes. Como conclusión, plantea la necesidad de una política de respeto de esos derechos humanos, como condición para que exista paz y convivencia social, estableciéndose los mecanismos institucionales que permitan dirimir pacíficamente esa conflictividad.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 369-370, 1979: 489-506.
medios de comunicación colectiva en El Salvador ante las exigencias de un diálogo nacional
Authors: Stein Eduardo
Published: November 2022

El trabajo recorre varios aspectos de los medios de comunicación social en El Salvador, desde la capacidad instalada, la cobertura, facetas del funcionamiento, hasta llegar a una rápida mirada de contenidos. Intenta un diagnóstico de situación proponiéndose como guía la siguiente pregunta: tal y como funcionan actualmente los medios ¿Podrían contribuir a un proceso de creciente participación popular en la vida del país? La respuesta parece temporalmente negativa, dada la preponderancia que hay en los medios de la función comercial, la cual dificulta otras funciones.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 34, No. 369-370, 1979: 647-672.
The role of customer service training in the hospitality sector : a case of the Wild Coast Sun Hotel
Authors:   , Gunpath Seshini
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the study was to determine the role of customer service training in the Hospitality industry using the Wild Coast Sun as a case study. The study aimed to add value in identifying the different types of customer service training in the Hospitality industry and serving as a benchmark for the industry. The research methodology employed in this study was a quantitative approach, which aimed to measure and describe the facts, the design used, the numbers and the statistics to reach a conclusion. In this study, the creation and design of the questionnaire went through numerous drafts, which required a considerable amount of time to improve until the final research instrument was formulated. The questionnaire for this study contained a combination of structured questions with closed-ended responses and Likert-scale statements, formulated to focus on a specific area to obtain precise data that allowed for statistical analysis. The responses were analysed using the latest version of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 for Windows. The statistical breakdown was conducted in two phases, namely a descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistics to test the hypotheses. Many significant findings developed from the comprehensive theoretical scrutiny of the statistics. Additionally, these conclusions were also substantiated by other authors and researchers who performed similar studies and whose results were contextualized for the outcomes of the current study. It was recommended that Senior and executive management create a customer-centric environment for both internal and external customers.
EFEKTIFITAS PELATIHAN KEPEMIMPINAN DAN MANAJEMEN BAGI KETUA TIM TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN DI METRO HOSPITALS CIKUPA KABUPATEN TANGERANG
Authors: Sirait Jesman Jhonny , Tarigan Emiliana , Supardi Sudibyo
Published: November 2022

Leadership in nursing management will affect the quality of nurse services and patient satisfaction, seen from access, effectiveness, efficiency, safety and security, continuity of service, and service standards to patients. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of Leadership and Management training for team leaders on patient satisfaction, using a Pre-experiment two groups post test design at Metro Hospitals Cikupa on 11 June - 11 August 2021. The team leader trained as many as 20 nurses and 9 nurses in the control group. The impact of the training was assessed based on satisfaction with 393 hospitalized patients in both groups. Data collection tools are questionnaires and Chi-Square Test Data Analysis and Multivariate Logistic Regression Test. The results showed that the satisfaction of inpatients based on 5 dimensions (tangibles, empathy, reliability, responsiveness, assurance) the largest percentage of the intervention group was satisfied and the control group was the largest quite satisfied. The effect of training was statistically significant (p<0.05). Inpatients in the intervention group had 8.5 times higher probability of satisfaction than patients in the control group. Patient characteristics, namely age, education, occupation and class of care were significantly related to inpatient satisfaction (p<0.05). This study recommends ongoing leadership and management training for all team leaders in the hospital, continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient satisfaction.
Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix in a Northern Nigerian Hospital: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Waziri Garba D. , Owolabi Sani K. , Gazali Yusuf K. , Ali Zainab A.
Published: November 2022

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma occurs very rarely in the uterine cervix. Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a form of squamous cell carcinoma with a poor prognosis that primarily affects persons in their late sixties and early seventies. This paper describes a case of Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma in the fifth decade that had spread to the myometrium, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The macroscopic findings of a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salphingo-oophorectomy revealed an ulcerative fungating tumor distorting the whole cervix and macroscopic invasion of the posterior uterine wall. Histologic features revealed a Basaloid tumour disposed in nest exhibiting peripheral palisading and stromal retraction with most of the nest having comedo pattern of necrosis. The tumour cells are fairly small uniform round cells, with scanty cytoplasm having increased nuclei cytoplasmic ratio with vesicular to open nuclei. Immunohistochemical stains; Cytokeratins, EMA, p63 and Ki-67 showed cytokeratin positivity and EMA strong and diffuse positivity. Keywords: Basaloid Squamous cell Carcinoma, uterine cervix, p63, EMA, Ber-EP4
Conjunctival Bacterial Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Nigeria
Authors: Mahmoud Zakiyya , Umar Murtala M. , Mohammed Yahaya , Alhassan Mahmoud B. , Babalola Olufemi E. , Sarki Pamela , Bulus Stanley S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Bacterial contamination from conjunctiva of surgical eye patients may lead to infective endophthalmitis and identification of conjunctival isolates and their antibiotic sensitivity would help in planning appropriate prophylactic interventions. The objective was to determine the predominant conjunctiva bacterial flora in patients scheduled for cataract surgery and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern. Materials and methods: The study comprised of 275 consecutive adult patients who underwent cataract surgery from January to April 2017 and met the inclusion criteria. The participants' socio-demographic characteristics, social, and medical history were obtained through interviewer-administered Questionnaire. Conjunctival swabs were collected from patients prior to cataract surgery and used to inoculate blood agar and chocolate agar plates and then incubated at 37°C for 18-24 hours. Bacterial identification was then carried out using standard. methods. Susceptibility testing was done on Mueller Hinton agar based on modified Kirby Bauer methods using the following drugs; Chloramphenicol, Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Imipenem, Cefuroxime, Ceftriaxone, Ceftazidime, Amikacin, Gentamicin, Tetracycline and Penicillin. Epi Info 7 software was used for univariate and bivariate data analysis as appropriate. Results: Bacterial growth was seen in 118 (42.9%) of the patients. The bacteria identified were: Staphylococcus epidermidis (48.3%); Staphylococcus aureus (44%); Gram positive bacilli (6%) and Streptococcus species (1.7%). The isolates were susceptible to Imipenem, Cefuroxime, Gentamicin, Chloramphenicol, Amikacin and Levofloxacin. Resistance to Tetracycline and Penicillin was also recorded. A statistically significant relationship was found between age and culture status (p = 0.0192). Conclusion: The predominant bacteria on the conjunctival sac were Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus, which were sensitive to some commonly perioperative antibiotics like chloramphenicol and gentamicin. Keywords: Cataract surgery; Conjunctival flora; Antibiotic sensitivity
Epidemiological and morphological pattern of complete hydatidiform mole in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Northwestern Nigeria
Authors: Salihu Aliyu , Bello Usman
Published: November 2022

Background: Complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) is the most common form of non-neoplastic gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) that is associated with progression to choriocarcinoma without prompt intervention. The objectives of this study is to morphologically analyze all cases of complete hydatidiform mole in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital using set down criteria, look at the epidemiological pattern and compare with similar studies in order to stimulate proper identification from other forms of moles, hence reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the known complication of progressing to deadly Choriocarcinoma. Material and Methods: This was a retrospective study of all molar specimens submitted to Histopathology Pathology Department of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano between 1st January 2015 and 31st December 2016. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and corresponding Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stained slides were retrieved. Cases with final diagnosis of complete mole were selected for further detailed microscopic evaluations. The collected data were presented using simple frequency tables and figures including photomicrographs of representative lesions. Results: There were sixty-seven cases of complete hydatidiform mole during the study period out of the 61,780 deliveries, giving an approximate incidence of 1:1000 deliveries in Kano metropolis and its environs. The peak incidence was observed in women between 20- 24 years of age with majority presenting between 11-14weeks of pregnancy. The ratio of complete to partial mole was approximately 3:1. Constant morphologic features associated with CHM includes; villous enlargement, trophoblastic hyperplasia, round shape chorionic villi and fibromyxoid stroma. Least prominent feature of CHM is myxoid stromal type. Conclusion: Complete hydatidiform occurs commonly in the gestational ages of between eleven to fourteen weeks; need histopathologic evaluations and prompt intervention to avoid consequences of both immediate complication such as invasive mole and long-term complication of choriocarcinoma. Keywords: Hydatidiform Mole, Complete Mole, Choriocarcinoma
Seasonal Photon Output Trend from Linear Accelerator in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim Hassan , Bello Usman
Published: November 2022

Background: Linear accelerators are so sensitive to variability of temperature, pressure, humidity and dust; thus, weather factors can cause common errors in photon output which in turn can compromise constancy and consistency in precise delivery of tumor dose. Dose checker is such a dose-measuring devices that has an inbuilt correction factor for bunker temperature and pressure changes which ensures the photon output is within the accepted values to the patient. The aim of the study is to find the effect of seasonal changes on Linac and its influence on the patient. Methods: This is a retrospective study and daily records of 6 and 15 MV photon output with their corresponding temperature and pressure from January 2019 and December 2021 were extracted and reviewed. Precision mercury-in-glass thermometer and Barometer (OPUS 10 THI) were used to keep daily records of bunker temperature and pressure while their seasonal behaviours were recorded. Mean values of each month of the year was calculated and arranged according to three seasons of the year; results were represented in graphs, tables and bar charts. Results: The overall mean photon outputs were 0.997 and 0.828 cGy/MU for 6 and 15 MV respectively. The deviation of photon outputs from their reference values were ±2% for 6MV and ±3% for the 15MV energy. The mean bunker temperature was 27.07oC. The overall mean bunker pressure was 977.23 hpa. During harmattan season the temperature and pressure ranged between 26.8-25.4oC and 978-976.1 hpa respectively. In hot season bunker temperature was between 25.7-29.5oC and pressure was between 976.1-975.0 hpa. For the wet season, the temperature was between 29.5-25.7oC, and the corresponding bunker pressure ranged between 980.0-976.3 hpa. Conclusion: The seasons of year influenced variation in bunker temperature and pressure with corresponding seasonal photon output variation despite the use of dose checker. Low photon outputs were recorded during harmattan and hot seasons while higher outputs were recorded during wet season. Keywords: Season; Trend; Photon output, Linear Accelerator
Anggota Sujud dalam Perspektif Al-Qur’an dan Hadis (Kajian Empat Mazhab Fikih)
Authors: Azizah Nur
Published: November 2022

Abstrak:  Amalan yang pertama kali dipertanggungjawabkan di akhirat kelak adalah ibadah salat, sehingga sebagai seorang muslim wajib memahami syari’at Islam yang berkaitan dengan salat baik salat fardhu ataupun salat sunnah, kedudukan salat pada hakikatnya sudah disinyalir dalam ajaran Islam agar dilaksanakan setiap muslim dalam keadaan apapun selama tidak dalam keadaan yang menghalangi dirinya untuk melaksanakan salat seperti haid, nifas, dan sebagainya, keadaan normal walaupun seseorang itu dalam keadaan sakit ataupun bepergian tetap diwajibkan untuk melaksanakan salat. Tuntunan Islam bagi setiap muslim untuk melaksanakan salat dalam keadaan sakit meliputi beberapa tahapan yaitu dengan berdiri, apabila tidak mampu maka dapat melaksanakannya dengan duduk, tidur miring, kemudian terlentang dan alternatif terakhir adalah dengan isyarat, kemudian bagi seseorang yang bepergian dengan jarak tempuhnya yang jauh maka dalam Islam diberikan sebuah keringanan dengan jamak/qasar. Pentingnya ibadah salat maka rukun, syarat sah dan hal yang membatalkan salat haruslah diketahui oleh setiap muslim, seperti halnya dalam rukun salat terdapat gerakan sujud dalam setiap rakaat. Sujud sendiri merupakan posisi menurunkan seluruh anggota tubuh menghadap kepada tempat sujud dengan posisi 7 anggota sujud yang harus berada di tanah (tempat sujud). Sujud merupakan posisi terendah seorang makhluk kepada tuhan-Nya karena dalam sujud seseorang memposisikan dirinya adalah seseorang yang membutuhkan tuhan sehingga dalam pelaksanaannya pun harus sesuai dengan syari’at Islam yang berlaku. Namun masih belum dijelaskan secara detil aturan gerakan yang sesuai tuntunan syari’at sehingga membutuhkan sumber hukum Islam yang lainnya yaitu as-sunnah/hadis.
Putusan Hakim Agama dalam Masalah Cerai Gugat Pada Suami yang Tidak Memberi Nafkah Perspektif Hukum Positif dan Hukum Islam
Authors: Ainul Vita Firdausiyah
Published: November 2022

Abstrak:    Dalam sebuah ikatan perkawinan, banyak suami istri bahkan belum melaksanakan hak dan kewajiban sesuai dengan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku, dimana permasalahan yang sering muncul dalam suatu perkawinan yang sering menyebabkan istri mengajukan gugatan cerai kepada suaminya tidak lain karena suami tidak memberikan nafkah kepada istri. Oleh karena itu kasus ini merupakan kasus yang paling sering terjadi di Pengadilan Agama Kraksaan setelah dispensasi perkawinan, oleh karena itu penulis ingin membahas bagaimana putusan hakim agama dalam perkara perceraian yang digugat bagi suami yang tidak mencari nafkah di lingkungan agama Kraksaan. pengadilan dalam perspektif hukum Islam dan hukum positif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif/penelitian lapangan (field research) dimana penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, dan wawancara. Disimpulkan bahwa tata cara pelaksanaan gugatan di Pengadilan Agama Kraksaan harus memenuhi persyaratan antara lain buku nikah dan KTP. Masalah cerai gugat pada suami yang tidak memberikan nafkah kepada istri menurut hukum positif telah diatur didalam Pasal 19 huruf (f) PP Nomor 9 Tahun 1975, KHI Pasal 116 (f). Menurut hukum Islam yaitu memperhatikan qoidah fiqhiyyah dan juga dalam Al-Qur'an surah al Baqoroh ayat 229 jika dikuatirkan keduanya tidak dapat menjalankan hukum Allah, maka istri tidak bersalah menebus dirinya kepada suaminya sehingga bahwa dia dapat dipisahkan dari suaminya.
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: MODERN EXPERIENCE OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND UKRAINE
Authors: Petrochko Zhanna , Denysiuk Olena
Published: November 2022

The scientific article emphasizes the importance of teaching and supporting biological families with children to ensure the well-being of the child and the family. A description of the best experiences and innovations of learning and parental capacity building in the Czech Republic and Ukraine is provided. Various special training programs in the Czech Republic aimed at supporting vulnerable families with children are described, and the project activities of the family and community center in Ostrava are highlighted. It was found that the education of families with children, their support is aimed at strengthening family values and intergenerational relationships, strengthening parental role in society, promoting legal protection of the family, motherhood and equal opportunities for all, promoting a healthy lifestyle of each family member in a healthy environment, ensuring harmony between work and family life, supporting modern multicultural environment, encouraging participation in public events for families in the region and the whole the country. The essence and peculiarities of the introduction of the social service "School of Parental Competence" in Ukraine have been revealed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of using an interdisciplinary approach for this. The authors describe the purpose, tasks and features of the implementation of the social service "School of Parental Competence" as well as the main directions of its provision (training sessions for parents and creating a self-help group; therapeutic and developmental classes for children; individual consultations for parents). The stages of preparation of specialists for the implementation of such a service (educational, practical) are determined. The article uses materials developed within the project commissioned by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and financial support of the World Bank "Reforming Institutions of Institutional Care and Upbringing of Children in Ternopil Region", 2020-2021, as well as materials collected during the scientific and pedagogical internship in the Czech Republic in 2022 under the Erasmus + academic mobility program.