bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mediation effects of individuals’ sexual quality of life on the relationship between sexual quality of life of partners and its predictors: a path analysis
Authors:   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Alidu Huseini , Adedia David ,   Department of Basic Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Amidu Nafiu ,   Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana., Luuse Arnold Togiwe ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Koryo-Dabrah Alice ,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Bawah Ahmed Tijani ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Kortei Nii Korley ,   Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana., Nortey Ezekiel N. N. ,   Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
Published: September 2022

Sexual function and the sexual quality of life of an individual could be influenced by several factors. Sexual dysfunction could affect the sexual quality of life of the individual and, possibly, have an impact on their partners. Treatments that improve sexual function among individuals tend to improve the sexual quality of life of their partners. This study explored the mechanism by which an individual’s sexual quality of life mediates the relationship between factors, such as age, sexual dysfunction, perception of IELT, and the partner’s sexual quality of life. Path analysis was used to determine if this effect was via direct or indirect mechanisms. Outpatients attending the Maamobi and Tema General Hospitals, as well as their partners, were recruited for this study. A total of 130 males and their partners, as well as 116 females and their partners, were recruited. The GRISS was used to evaluate the sexual function of participants. The sexual quality of life questionnaire was used to evaluate participants and their partners. Ageing in both sexes had a direct effect on the sexual quality of life of their partners. Ageing also indirectly compromises the sexual quality of life of male partners. Impotence indirectly affects the sexual quality of life of female partners. Vaginismus indirectly affected the sexual quality of life of their male partners. Among the male participants, avoidance of sexual activity had both direct and indirect effects on the sexual quality of life of their female partners. Avoidance of sexual activity by female participants only had an indirect effect on the sexual quality of life of the male partners. Ageing in both sexes, directly compromises the sexual quality of life of their partners.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE GÜLEN MOVEMENT IN THE EMERGENCE OF A TURKISH CULTURAL THIRD WAY
Authors: Maigre Marie-Elisabeth
Published: September 2022

This paper aims to understand the role of Fethullah Gülen’s movement in the emergence of the new Islamic culture in Turkey. Among the Islamic dynamics that emerged in the 80s, the movement based on Gülen’s ideas is unique not in that it spread through an intellectual, healthcare and media network – this is true of other Sufi communities – but in its develop- ment of an effective educational programme now comprising more than 300 schools around the world. In the 1990s, this movement favoured a ‘Turkish Islam’ encompassing the principles of de- mocracy and moderation, and so rejected the radical ideals of Necmettin Erbakan’s Refah party. After the 1997 ‘soft coup’ removed the Erbakan government, pro-Islamic businesspeo- ple became more disinclined to support a party that could threaten their business interests. A reformist branch led by Istanbul mayor, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, began to adopt the principles of democracy and religious freedom as part of a new political argument, and eventually won the general elections of November 2002. It seems that three actors – the Islamist reformists, the businessmen, and Gülen’s followers – converged around the common concepts of Turkish Islam, Conservative Democracy, and Business to re-elaborate the cultural content of the Islamic movement with a more Western- democratic and capitalist orientation. The phrase ‘Islam de marché’, coined by Patrick Haenni, refers to the culture, born of globalisation, in which business success is efficiently used to translate thinking or religious beliefs into something practical and derive some cul- tural influence from association with the state. Fethullah Gülen, whose movement is a paradigm of these new approaches, could be consid- ered a far-sighted visionary since he anticipated the need for Turkish people, whether secular or Islamist, to adapt to the present times, and the strong potential of globalisation to diffuse his vision of Islam.
Does Women’s Empowerment Improve Yields and Income? Evidence from Rice Farmers in Rwanda
Authors: Ngango Jules
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to assess the effects of women’s empowerment in agriculture on rice yield and income in rural Rwanda. A multi-stage stratified sampling procedure was used to collect data through structured questionnaires (including both open-ended and closed questions). A sample of 561 rice farmers drawn from the Eastern and Western provinces of Rwanda was used. The study used an instrumental variable to estimate the causal impacts of women’s empowerment, and controlled for the potential endogeneity of the same. The findings of the study showed that women’s empowerment has a positive impact on rice yield and income. Overall, the study results call for policy interventions promoting female participation in financial inclusion mechanisms, farmers’ cooperatives, and agricultural production decisions. In addition, the results highlighted the importance of building strategies and mechanisms for increasing women’s control and decisions over assets. The study makes contributions to the empirical literature on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as achieving gender equality, women’s empowerment, and food security in developing countries. Future research should attempt to use nationally representative panel data to fully understand the effects of women’s empowerment on rice productivity and other income outcomes.
Analisis Manajemen Produk pada PZU (Pusat Zakat Umat ) Bandung
Authors: Rudianto Asep , Rahmayanti Wulan
Published: September 2022

Tujuan_ Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui manajemen produk pada pusat zakat umat bandung, produk-produk pusat zakat umat bandung kendala dan solusi manajemen produk pada pusat zakat umat bandung Desain/Metode_Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif, menggunakan dua sumber data. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi Temuan_ Manajemen produk pada pusat zakat umat Bandung telah menjalankan fungsi manajemen yaitu planing, organization, actuating, controling. Dengan adanya SOP yang telah dibuat. Produk produk yang terdapat pada pusat zakat umat Bandung yaitu program unggulan 5 keumatan, umat peduli, umat pintar, umat shaleh, umat sehat, dan umat mandiri. Adapun untuk kendala saat ini yaitu dari segi penghimpunandana dan kesadaran mustahik yang belum manyadari akan pentingnya menjadi seorang muzzaki. Implikasi_Hasil penelitian dapat menjadi referensi dalam pengembangan manajemen produk pada pusat zakat umat Bandung. Originalitas_Materi yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini hasil dari karya ilmiah dan penelitian dilakukan langsung oleh peneliti. Tipe Penelitian_Studi Empiris
Sistem Manajemen Keuangan Syariah pada Lembaga Amil Zakat Nasional Yatim Mandiri Cabang Bandung
Authors: Miftahudin Miftahudin , Hardian Willy
Published: September 2022

Tujuan_ Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran sistem manajemen keuangan syariah pada LAZNAS Yatim Mandiri Bandung dan dikomparasikan dengan masa Rasulullah SAW. Desain/Metode_Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-komparatif dengan pendekatan kualitatif, menggunakan dua sumber data. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi Temuan_Sistem manajemen keuangan pada LAZNAS Yatim Mandiri mekanisme pencatatannya menggunakan BKM, BKK, rekap perolehan donasi dan sistem Odoo. Penghimpunan dana didapat dari donasi ritel dan korporasi yang terbagi menjadi zakat, infak/shadaqah, terikat dan wakaf. Penghimpunan dana disetorkan kepada kantor pusat yang disalurkan sesuai dengan program-program yang ada. Terdapat perbedaan beberapa aspek pada sistem manajemen keuangan pada masa Rasulullah meliputi gambaran sistem manajemen keuangan, sumber pendapatan dana yang diperoleh, pendistribusian dana dan metode pembagian alokasi dana. Implikasi_Hasil penelitian dapat menjadi referensi dalam peningkatan sistem manajemen keuangan LAZNAS Yatim Mandiri. Originalitas_Materi yang diangkat dalam penelitian ini hasil dari karya ilmiah dan penelitian dilakukan langsung oleh peneliti. Tipe Penelitian_Studi Empiris
Strategi Pemasaran Zakat Rumah Yatim Cabang Bandung Dan Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia Cabang Bandung (Studi Komparatif)
Authors: Saepurohman Muhamad , Sulthoni Hafid Ubaidillah
Published: September 2022

Strategi Pemasaran Zakat Rumah Yatim Cabang Bandung Dan Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia Cabang Bandung. Lembaga Amil Zakat merupakan organisasi yang menaruh perhatian terhadap perkembangan keuangan umat dengan pendirian Rumah Yatim dan IZI (Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia). Adapun tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Strategi Pemasaran Zakat Rumah Yatim Cabang Bandung, dan untuk mengetahui Strategi Pemasaran Zakat Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia Cabang Bandung serta untuk mengetahui perbandingan Strategi Pemasaran Zakat Rumah Yatim Cabang Bandung dan Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia Cabang Bandung. Teori penelitian meliputi Strategi pemasaran suatu proses penciptaan dan penawaran tetapi harus memenuhi unsur syariah yang terdiri dari 4 unsur, yaitu 1) Teitis (Rabbaniyah), yaitu keyakinan seorang produsen yang harus optimis semata-mata karena Ridlo Allah SWT pada keyakinan rabbaniyah sangat sulit dipegang oleh perusahaan; 2) Etis (Akhlakqiyyah) prilaku dan norma; dan 3) Realistis (Al-Waqi’iyyah) transparan tidak ada kecacatan barang. 4) humanistis (Al-Insaniyyah) adalah bahwa syariah diciptakan untuk manusia agar derajatnya terangkat, sifat kemanusiaanya terjaga dan terperlihara, serta sifat kehewananya dapat terkekang dengan panduan syariah. Serta Zakat adalah hak Allah swt berupa harta yang diberikan oleh seseorang (yang mampuh) kepada orang-orang fakir. Metode penelitian studi Komparatif, Dengan jenis penelitian lapangan dengan sifat deskriftif Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Kualitatif. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data penelitian ini dilakukakan dengan cara Observasi, Wawancara, Dokumentasi, Triangulasi. Sumber data penelitian menggunakan Data Primer dan Sekunder. Instrumen penelitian meliputi Microphones, Handphone, Alat tulis, serta Teks Wawancara. Adapun Teknis penelitian data meliputi Data Collection (pengumpulan data), Data Reduction (Reduksi Data), Data Display (penyajian data), Conclution drawing verification. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Rumah Yatim dan IZI (Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia) menerapkan strategi pemasaran dengan menggunakan Langsun dan tidak langsung dan memiliki keunggulan masing-masing untuk Rumah Yatim produk online, market place, bangunan dan dana sosial serta IZI dari Brands zakat, Dapat disimpulkan perbandingan yang dimiliki keduanya ialah antara Rumah yatim LAZNAS dan Lembaga Sosial, dari segi pemasaran tidak langsung pun Rumah yatim lebih baik dari IZI dikarenakan dapat memanfaatkan media online dengan baik lalu sangat kompeten dibidangnya.
Fiscal stability in EU countries
Authors: Filipiak Beata Z. , Wyszkowska Dorota
Published: September 2022

The article presents the evolution of the concept of fiscal stability towards the sustainability of public finances. The aim of the study is to join the discussion on the factors shaping fiscal stability and to verify their significance during disturbances caused by the financial and economic crisis and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the economy. The result of the undertaken research is a ranking of EU countries according to the sustainability of their public finances, created using one of the linear ordering methods, TOPSIS. In addition, the study allowed the indication of the factores determining the stability of public finances and its affecting its sustainability.
The analysis was based on Eurostat data for 2010, 2015, 2017 and 2020. The study showed that the variation among the analysed countries’ sustainability of public finances decreased significantly in 2020 as compared to the previous years. Moreover, relatively significant changes in the ranking were observed in the analysed period in terms of the adopted criterion, which primarily resulted from changes in the countries’ level of economic growth and the size of their public debt in relation to GDP. In each of the studied years, Greece proved to have had the most unstable public finance. In the years 2010 and 2015, Ireland, Malta and Slovakia, respectively, occupied the first positions in the ranking, while in 2020 Romania, Lithuania, Poland and Bulgaria became the leaders.
El virus de la vacuna colombiana de viruela: ¿cowpox o horsepox?
Authors: Villamil Jiménez Luis Carlos , Sotomayor Tribín Hugo Armando
Published: September 2022

En 1842 se inició la producción de vacuna animal para el control de la viruela con los trabajos de Giuseppe Negri, quien inoculó el cowpox en terneras e inició en Nápoles (Italia) la vacunación mediante ese procedimiento. El método fue adoptado por varios países del mundo. En Colombia, durante 1897 comenzó la producción de la vacuna animal con la creación de un laboratorio central de producción de vacunas denominado Parque de Vacunación, dirigido por el joven médico veterinario Jorge Lleras Parra. De acuerdo con sus escritos, siempre empleó el mismo virus. Sostuvo que la vacuna colombiana estaba preparada con virus equino horsepox y no con cowpox como se creía. Los estudios genómicos realizados sobre la vacuna de Lleras Parra confirmaron que el virus empleado estaba relacionado con el horsepox.
Evaluation of rice gluten meal as a potential alternate feed source for poultry
Authors: ADIL S , A WANI MANZOOR , K TYAGI PROMOD , MANDAL A B
Published: September 2022

A biological experiment was conducted in a factorial design (3×2×2) involving two substitution levels (20 and40%) of basal diet with rice gluten meal (RGM) with and without enzymes (protease and multi-enzyme) in cockerelsfollowing practical diet replacement method. Birds (72) were divided into nine groups containing eight cockerelbirds each. The conventional grower ration was provided to the birds for an adaptation period of 10 days followed by feeding of experimental diets for 14 days with final four days as collection period. A metabolic trial lasting for four days was done in which weighed quantity of feed was offered to birds and faeces voided were collected, weighed and dried. Both feed and faeces were analysed for gross energy value to calculate the apparent metabolizable energy for all diets and then apparent metabolizable energy (AME) of test ingredient, i.e. rice gluten meal. The AME value of RGM was 3035 and 3028 kcal/kg at 20 and 40% replacement levels of basal diet with a mean value of 3031 kcal/kg. However, with protease and multi-enzyme supplementation, a numerical increase of 37 and 35 kcal/kg of AME was observed, which was 1.22 and 1.15% more upon supplementation of protease and multi-enzyme, respectively. The proximate analysis revealed that rice gluten meal contains 92.30% dry matter which consists of 50% crude protein, 6.92% ether extract, 9.47% crude fibre, 21.54% nitrogen free extract and 4.37% ash. In vitro pepsin-pancreatin digestibility (IVPPD) of RGM was 81.50%. The total phosphorus content in the RGM was 0.78%, in which phytate content was 0.43% and non-phytate phosphorous was 0.35%, which is 44.87% of total phosphorous content. Hence, it can be concluded that RGM containing AME of 3031 kcal/kg, 50% crude protein with IVPP of 81.50% can prove to be a possible alternate feed source in the diet of poultry.
Protein profile of serum and urine during early pregnancy in sahiwal cows
Authors: Sharma Mridula , Bahuguna Chandni , Arya Damini , Pandey Dinesh , Verma A K
Published: September 2022

Early pregnancy diagnosis is necessary to maintain reproductive efficiency in animals. To determine biomarkerfor the early pregnancy diagnosis, total protein was estimated and SDS PAGE was performed on urine and serum inselected 30 Sahiwal cows. Total serum protein concentration was increased in pregnant as compared to non-pregnant Sahiwal cows. A continuously increasing trend of protein was observed in pregnant group after 12 (6.36 ± 0.76 g/dl) to 22 (6.87± 0.39 g/dl) days post-breeding whereas non-specific trend was found in non-pregnant group. In urine, total protein concentration increased significantly in pregnant group as compared to non-pregnant group from 16 to 22 days. An increase in protein concentration from day 0 to 16 followed by decrease till day 22 was observed in both groups. Maximum and minimum protein concentration was observed on day 16 (31.6 ± 0.68 mg/dl) and day 0 (23.32 ± 0.81 mg/dl) respectively, in urine of pregnant group. Upon SDS PAGE analysis of serum, expression of specific proteins of molecular weight between 29 to 43 kDa with over expression of 66 kDa protein were observed in pregnant cows. It was observed that, proteins with molecular weight of 43 kDa and 66 kDa were over-expressed in pregnant cows as compared to non-pregnant cows. These findings suggest that pregnancy specific proteins ranging 29 to 43 kDa of pregnant Sahiwal cows can be used as pregnancy biomarker in near future
Impact of polystyrene microplastic exposure on lipid profile and oxidative stress status of male and female Wistar rats
Authors: Nnoruka Udoka Chukwudubem , Okonkwo Chinedu Joseph , Ilechukwu Ifenna , Okonkwo Chioma Joy , Belonwu Donatus Chuka
Published: September 2022

Microplastics (MPs) are currently global environmental pollutants, and their associated health risks cannot be ignored. However, research on MP toxicity in mammals is limited. We investigated the effects of polystyrene microplastic (PS-MP) particles on the lipid profile and oxidative stress markers of Wistar rats. Two forms of PS-MP-pristine polystyrene and Styrofoam microplastics-particles of diameter <5 mm were used in this study. Each form was separately incorporated into rat feed in varying proportions of 1, 5 and 10%. A total of seventy rats (thirty-five male and thirty-five female rats) were used for this study and were separately distributed into seven groups of five rats each. The rats were then randomly assigned to a control group which received normal rat feed and water and six (6) test groups which were fed varying percentages (1, 5 and 10) of polystyrene microplastics diet for a period of 90 days. The rats were sacrificed under mild diethyl ether anesthesia 12 hr after cessation of treatment and blood was collected for lipid profile and oxidative stress analyses. Results obtained showed that oral exposure to microplastics caused decreased high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the rats. In contrast, there were no significant changes in oxidative stress parameters in the rats following microplastics exposure. Atherogenic indices in the PS-MP exposed rats differed according to gender. These results indicated that PS-MP dietary exposure may lead to dyslipidemia and male rats had higher cardiovascular risk.
Dimensions of wellness and Socio-demographic Characteristics of Teachers at Nekemte College of Teacher Education
Authors: Guta Berhanu Tesema
Published: September 2022

The main purpose of this study was to assess the relation of socio-demographic characteristics of teachers based on eight dimensions of wellness at Nekemte College of teacher education. The study participants were 52(50 males and 2 females) selected using purposive random sampling techniques. The study employed a descriptive survey research approach via qualitative research methods. The study instrument was questionnaires in which ten items were set for every eight dimensions of wellness incorporating four Likert scale options. The results of the study computed using an independent sample t-test revealed that natural science(M=2.377, SD=0.558) and social science (M = 2.299, S.D. = .624),P>.05, Df=50), males (M =2.351, SD =0.384), and females (M = 2.255, SD=.303, P>.05, Df=50 ), and data calculate using One way of ANOVA indicated that the test scores between three groups; age (F=â‰¥.014â‰¤1.217, P=>.05), level of education (F=â‰¥.027â‰¤1.459, P>.05), Length of experiences in teaching (F=â‰¥.054â‰¤1.459, P>.05) supposes to each component of eight dimensions of wellness for teachers, there was no a statistically significant difference respectively. The prediction model was statistically significant, P<.001, R2value of 0.677 indicates that 67.70% of the proportion of variance in the dependent variable explained by the independent variables. From the result, the researcher concluded that there was no statistical significance between groups concerning socio-demographic characteristics based on eight dimensions of wellness for teachers. Finally, the researcher forwards the recommendation thinking as the solution to intensify wellness programs with different activities/unique strategies that satisfy the teachers to be happy and have a healthy lifestyle in their working place, family, and community.
Bacteriological assessment of a salted pork product (Unaminung) sold in Calabar metropolis
Authors: I. P. Akpan
Published: September 2022

The study was carried out to evaluate the microbiological quality of Unaminungsold at watt market in Calabar,Nigeria.Samples of Commercial Ui (CUi) from three processors (P1, P2, P3) were assessed for Total Bacteria Count (TBC, log cfu/g) and Total Fungi Count (TFC, log cfu/g)using standard procedures.The bacteria and Fungi isolates were also characterized and identified.The TBC of 3.36 Â±0.02 (P2) was higher than 3.17Â±0.20 (P3) and 3.07Â±0.11(P1).The bacteria isolated were identified asBacillus spharius, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus avium, Aerococcusviridans. while the fungi isolatewere Verticilliumalbo-atrum, Rhyzopusstolonifera, Penniciliumcitrinum, Candida pseudotropicalis, Candida tropicalis, Saccharomyces estuary.The results revealed that the hygienic condition of the meat was within acceptable standard for human consumption. There is need for the processors to be educated on proper handling and personal hygiene to avoid cross contamination during processing.
EMMANUEL LEVINAS’ ETHICS OF RESPONSIBILITY AS A FOUNDATION FOR ETHICAL RELATION
Authors: Asaro Gona Akirso , Sabas Dr. Kimani , Makokha Dr. Kenneth
Published: September 2022

In the contemporary society, more ever than before,humanity is an exigent need of the ethics of responsibility. This article presents EmmanuelLevinas' ethics of responsibility as a foundation for ethical relation. Ethics of responsibility essentially calls for morality, which creates a room for the other and indispensable to eschewing the "I" ascendency. Everyone is morally responsible for his or her neighbour, who is "the Other" either particular or "the third Party." To be human is to be responsible. "The Other" is a key concept in the vocabulary of Levinas and the starting point of his philosophy of ethics. Ethics of responsibility commands the human race to respect the alterity, dignity, rights, and otherness of the Otherthrough ethical relation despite his or her physical dynamics.It is a responsibility that postulates asymmetrical sociality, face-to-face loving encounter, ethical substitution and ethical justice as a paramount to ethical relation in contemporary broken society.
Students’ Perceptions on Learning Writing Skills through Project-based Learning
Authors: Quynh Trang, Vu Thi
Published: September 2022

This research is aimed at exploring students' perception on learning writing skills based on Project-based learning (PBL) method. The researcher applied descriptive research design for this study. A questionnaire was designed to find out the student's perception after they had been taught writing skills through PBL for a semester of 3.5 months. Thirty-five students in class 11 Mathematics at Ha Long high school for gifted students participated in the study. The result of this study showed that project-based learning provides immense opportunities for students to develop their writing skills. The students felt more confident in their ability to write, to work with others and to clearly communicate information. In addition, they enjoyed being an active participant in the learning process and assignments and activities in PBL were helpful. Findings from the study suggest that when guiding groups to implement projects, teachers need to make requirements on objectives, set of content-oriented commands, scale, implementation process and products of the project. The plans of the groups are discussed, unified with the teachers and recorded in each individual project. It is also necessary to ask students to clarify the benefits, difficulties encountered and remedies, new ideas for developing the project are born during the implementation of the project by the team.
A CRITIQUE ON AFRICAN SOCIALISM AS A PERFRECT HUMAN RELATION
Authors: Muchawa Innocent Evason , Nyambedha Dr. Josephine , Muhenda Dr. John
Published: September 2022

Socialism has been presented as one of the notions which is difficult to be understood in a comprehensive manner. The most important articulation about socialism is the fact that it is about human relations. This aspect is fundamentally in connection with the concept of care for each other as well as the spirit of sharing of earthly privileges which are God's given gifts to the humanity for its survival. What make socialism an issue of human concern is therefore, the struggle to understand on whether human beings are self-sufficient or to be human implies to be in a mutual dependence as ends themselves and not means an end. However, in reference to the values which African socialism propagates, provides a unified platform for a perfect human relation.
Competitive Advantage and Service Marketing Mix
Authors: Darmawan Didit , Grenier Elodie
Published: September 2022

The marketing mix is one of the most important aspects of marketing activities and plays an important role in creating value and satisfaction to meet customer expectations. The concept of the marketing mix serves as a tool used by an organization to survive in a competitive environment. This concept is controlled by the organization and consists of four main components namely product, price, distribution and promotion. For bids in the form of services, the marketing mix develops into seven components according to the characteristics of the service offer. Three additional components are the service provider, process, physical evidence. The service marketing mix is a formulation of a competitive advantage strategy for organizations. The human factor directly involved in the exchange process makes human resources an important figure of strategic application. Customer-oriented competitive advantage should be implemented by service providers with the appropriate formulation of the marketing mix. Marketing mix and competitive advantage are strategic relationships that are very important for the survival of the company.
Export Demand Elasticity Estimation for U.S. Cotton
Authors: Liu Bing , Hudson Darren
Published: September 2022

U.S. cotton exports have been characterized by large fluctuations in the last two decades. However, the latest available elasticity estimates of U.S. cotton exports are from 1982. New and more precise estimates of export demand elasticities for U.S. cotton are necessary to forecast future U.S. cotton exports and accurately analyze potential political policy and market changes. This study provides updated estimates of the elasticity of foreign demand for U.S. cotton in selected major cotton importing countries using an Armington framework for the years 1978 to 2017. Additionally, this study examines the evolution of the export demand elasticities over time in a dynamic framework of time-varying parameters (TVP) based on the Kalman filter methodology. Our results indicate that short-run price elasticities of foreign demand for U.S. cotton are price inelastic for major cotton importing countries, except for Pakistan. Countries with lower export demand elasticities are associated with relatively large U.S. cotton market shares for these countries. The import demand elasticity for U.S. cotton in recent years is becoming less elastic, implying that cotton import demand in major importing countries has become less price sensitive than it was historically, and the U.S. has competitive advantages in these major cotton importing countries over other suppliers.
Especialidades Médicas Tomo 3
Authors: Contreras Granizo Ruth Soraya , Paredes Lopez Christopher Eric , Pinos Ramírez Ángel David , Colcha Valdivieso Mishell Cecibel , Vinueza Gómez María Alejandra , Castellano Narvaez Daniela Viviana , Pérez Mendoza Carlos Alberto , Gavín Barros Lissette Verónica , Villacrés Sánchez Ana Lucía , Echeverría Dávila Julián David , Yautibug Sagñay Tatiana Silvia
Published: September 2022

Con el desarrollo de esta obra, el objetivo principal de los autores es que la presente se convierta en una forma de enseñanza que transmita conocimientos para ser aplicados en la práctica cotidiana, ademas que sea de utilidad en momentos decisivos en los que los profesionales deban actuar con diligencia, efectividad, sensibilidad y agudeza.
Đánh giá kiến thức an toàn sinh học và một số yếu tố liên quan đến kiến thức an toàn sinh học của sinh viên ngành kỹ thuật xét nghiệm y học Trường Đại học Y tế Công cộng năm 2021
Authors: Thắng Trần Xuân , Trung Nguyễn Đức , Anh Vũ Mai , Hà Bùi Thị Ngọc
Published: September 2022

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Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kiến thức an toàn sinh học (ATSH) và các yếu tố liên quan đến kiến thức ATSH của sinh viên ngành Kỹ thuật Xét nghiệm y học (KTXNYH), Trường Đại học Y tế Công cộng (ĐH YTCC) năm 2021. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả, cắt ngang, định lượng với 286 sinh viên ngành KTXNYH, Trường ĐH YTCC. Kết quả: Tỷ lệ sinh viên trả lời đúng các kiến thức cơ bản về ATSH là 68,6%; 76,2% sinh viên nhận biết được các yếu tố nguy cơ; 91% sinh viên nhận diện được các biển báo nguy hiểm. Tỷ lệ sinh viên xử trí các tình huống sự cố trong phòng xét nghiệm (PXN) đạt 79,8%. Các yếu tố học lực trong năm học của sinh viên, điểm trung bình môn ATSH và số lần sinh viên tham gia thực tập tại bệnh viện liên quan đến mức độ đạt kiến thức chung về ATSH. Yếu tố về giới tính, học lực và mức độ áp dụng ATSH trong công việc liên quan đến tỷ lệ đạt kiến thức về xử trí sự cố và phòng ngừa các yếu tố nguy cơ trong PXN. Kết luận: Mức độ nhận thức cơ bản về ATSH của sinh viên ngành KTXNYH Trường ĐH YTCC khá cao. Các yếu tố thời gian học; học lực, điểm trung bình môn và số đợt thực tập bệnh viện là yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến kiến thức về ATSH và kiến thức xử trí sự cố tại PXN của sinh viên.

* Từ khóa: An toàn sinh học; Kỹ thuật Xét nghiệm y học; Đào tạo năng lực an toàn xã hội; Đại học Y tế Công cộng.
Gestión financiera operativa en la empresa avícola de Pinar del Río, Cuba
Authors: Rojas Hernández Dairon , Mirabal Sarría Yamilet , Trujillo Collera Alberto , Pavón Bencomo Ismael
Published: September 2022

La investigación está fundamentada de forma teórica y metodológica con elementos del análisis financiero, planificación financiera y administración del capital de trabajo, para justificar la caracterización de la entidad y el apoyo de los procesos de planeación y completar los presupuestos operativos, para analizar los resultados de las operaciones y transacciones comerciales a corto plazo. Aseverando una mejor toma de decisiones en la situación económica actual de la organización, fortaleciendo los informes mensuales y anuales obtenidos de la investigación, con el objetivo de realizar proyecciones y escenarios para alcanzar resultados óptimos. Logrado a través de la utilización de un conjunto de técnicas, métodos e instrumentos relacionados con los procesos de dirección, desde el método de razones simples, evolución de los ciclos operativos, de caja y cálculo del saldo óptimo de efectivo, para el análisis de cambios en la política de cobro, su factibilidad y proyección de los estados financieros. Para contar con información financiera oportuna y confiable a través de indicadores financieros y tomar medidas correctivas para minimizar los riesgos y obtener resultados reales sobre la situación financiera, con el fin de controlar la gestión de cada parte que conforma la empresa.
Activadores del apalancamiento operativo
Authors: Ibarra Jorge Abel
Published: September 2022

La Doctrina sostiene que el Apalancamiento Operativo es activado por una variación en el nivel de utilización de la estructura productiva titularidad de la empresa, exponiendo una concepción omnicomprensiva y extremadamente rígida respecto de ella.
Este trabajo que muestra como la organización en red mejora la rentabilidad de las empresas agrícolas, contrarresta la Ley de Rendimientos Marginales Decrecientes, y el incremento del riesgo; se propuso determinar si existen otros activadores analizando dicho modelo. Concluyéndose que existen otros activadores como ser la contratación de factores de terceros, cambios en el precio y mezcla de productos, en los costos variables, los avances técnicos en insumos y procesos.
Cada empresa tiene su propia matriz de apalancamiento, con activadores propios cada uno con su potencial. Este es determinado por la magnitud de la variación del activador y la importancia de éste en la estructura de la Contribución Marginal Total.
Se propone un modelo que considerando cada concepto de ingreso y costo variable, posibilita identificar los activadores y cuantificar sus efectos; permitiendo realizar sensibilizaciones. Mostrando que las estructuras productivas cuentan con activadores que utilizados pueden tornarlas más dúctiles, resultando apto para evaluar las posibilidades que proporciona el sistema de producción en red.
¿De qué no se habla cuando hablamos de criptomonedas?
Authors: Marchione Julio César , Podmoguilnye Marcelo Gustavo , Metilli Gustavo
Published: September 2022

De manera disruptiva, aparecen en los mercados financieros, elementos impensados hace unos años atrás, que generan montos importantes en los mercados transaccionales de todo el mundo, sin ser estos referidos a moneda de curso legal en ningún país, y se generan cotizaciones elevadas con comportamientos muy volátiles.
Nacen las criptomonedas y la red que sirve de base para que ese ecosistema funcione, las DLT (Tecnologías de Registros Distribuidos), siendo la más conocida, la Blockchain.
En la presente propuesta, se desarrollarán los aspectos salientes para poder facilitar la comprensión sobre este denominado “ecosistema cripto” y, en particular, el estudio de los factores que conforman la matriz de costos del proceso de validación de las criptomonedas.
Como ya se ha indicado más arriba, se observa un vacío muy amplio en la mirada sobre el impacto que genera la obtención de algunas de estas criptomonedas en el medio ambiente, debido al uso indiscriminado de energías no renovables, ni tampoco cuál puede ser el horizonte de las mismas en una mutación a energías renovables y si, finalmente, se convertirán en medios de pago o solo avanzan como reserva de valor.
ANALYZING THE INFLUENCE OF THE EXPLOSION DEPTH ON THE STRESS-STRAIN BEHAVIOR OF CIRCULAR TUNNEL IN SATURATED SOIL
Authors: Dinh Viet Thanh
Published: September 2022

This paper presents the effects of the explosion depth on the stress-strain behavior of circular tunnel in saturated soil with 2 approaches: experiment and numberical method (SAP2000 ver 12.0). The result of experiment and numerical methods indicate the factors on the declining of explosion energy for design the tunnel in saturated soil subjected to blast loading purpose.
EFFECTIVENESS OF PENDULUM TUNED MASS DAMPER SYSTEM FOR STEEL FRAME STRUCTURE SUBJECTED TO SEISMIC ACTION
Authors: Pham Thanh Binh
Published: September 2022

The paper presents the analysis of using tuned mass damper system modelled as pendulum tuned mass damper (TMD) for reducing the response of structure subjected to lateral force, such as earthquake action. The assumed steel eight-storey steel frame building is examined. The tuned mass damper system is modeled as 2 joint link in SAP2000, attached to top storey of the building. The effect of TMD system on structural responses for building under seismic excitation was evaluated by the results of maximum displacement and acceleration of the building. A sensitivity study of mass ratio showed that most effective case is TMD with mass ratio of 5%.
THE EFFECT OF CEMENT PASTE AND FIBER CONTENT TO SLUMP AND COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF POLYPROPYLENE FIBER CONCRETE
Authors: Dang Van Thanh
Published: September 2022

To investigate the effects on the slump and compressive strength, this paper produced the sample groups which have the contents of cement paste (composed of cement and water) and Polypropylene fiber were fluctuated within the levels close to the value corresponding to the fundamental composition. Research results show that: The slump of the concrete mixture was directly proportional to the cement paste content but inversely directly proportional to the fiber content. When the used contents of cement paste and fiber were not too high, the compressive strength of the concrete was directly proportional to them. However, when they exceed the limit value, the compressive strength of the concrete will decrease. Synthesizing the impact on the criteria, with B15 concrete, the optimal contents of cement paste and fiber by mass were in the range of 19.1-22.4% and 1-2 kg/m3, respectively.
STABILITY CALCULATION OF PILE-REINFORCED SLOPES BY THE LIMIT EQUILIBRIUM METHOD CONSIDERING SLIDING RESISTANCE OF PILES ACCORDING TO ITO-MATSUI METHOD
Authors: Pham Duc Tiep
Published: September 2022

In the study, advantages and disadvantages of the calculation methods for overall sliding stability of pile-reinforced slopes considering sliding resistance of pile were summarized and analyzed. An automatic program for stability calculation of pile-reinforced slope was established based on the limit equilibrium method considering sliding resistance of piles according to Ito-Matsui method. The program was used to evaluate the effects of the piles, such as position and spacing of the piles on the stability of the slopes.
STUDY ON APPLICATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID BOTTOM ASH REPLACING SAND CUSHION BELOW STRIP FOUNDATIONS ON WEAK GROUND
Authors: Pham Duc Tiep
Published: September 2022

So far, several publications on physical and mechanical properties of solid bottom ash have been reported, in which proposals on utilizing the bottom ash to produce lightweight concrete, backfill materials behind retaining walls, asphalt concrete additives and road embankment materials are also pointed out. In this study, series of laboratory experiments were carried out to determine the mechanical properties of the municipal solid bottom ash collected from Thanh Quang - Dan Phuong - Hanoi. Based on the results of the experiments, FEM analyses of a strip foundation on the bottom ash cushion which partially replaces the underlying soft soil layer were conducted. It is derived from the numerical results that the bottom ash could be used to replace the sand cushion in reinforcing of weak ground below foundation.
RESEARCH AND CALCULATION OF METHOD TO ASSEMBLE SMALL PLASTIC FLOATING PONTOONS MAKING FLOATING WORKING FLOOR DURING UNDERWATER DRILLING
Authors: Nguyen Manh Thuong
Published: September 2022

The present article proposes the calculation of a floating working platform assembled from small plastic floating pontoons used in drilling underwater borehole. The author uses self-programmed software by the Visual Basic language to check the buoyancy, the stability of the platform. Result of the survey shows optimal option of floating working platform to apply in practice. The author draws conclusions for the selected option of platform to build a scientific basis to determine the possibility of using plastic floating pontoon to make floating platforms used for the drilling underwater borehole.
Outreach Program, Virtual Reality, dan Berpikir Hipotetikal Deduktif
Authors: Bambang Robi’in  , Vera Yuli Erviana  , Dwi Sulisworo
Published: September 2022

Integrasi teknologi dan pendidikan serta pembelajaran difasilitasi dalam kelompok riset peneliti dengan pengembangan Desa Wisata Pendidikan (Eduwisata) sebagai outreach berbasis teknologi era digital. Pengintegrasian ini telah dirintis peneliti bersama tim dengan mengembangkan berbagai teknologi (IoT, AR, VR) yang diintegrasikan dalam pembelajaran baik di kelas maupun luar kelas (outreach program). Hanya saja dalam mencapai target pengembangan outreach berbasis teknologi masih terkendala pada aspek kajian VR. VR ini terkait dengan isu global ecosystem. Dalam pembelajaran, VR ini dapat menghadirkan hewan sesuai habitat aslinya secara virtual dengan menggunakan Oculus. Integrasi aplikasi ini dengan strategi pembelajaran tertentu seperti hipotetikal deduktif dapat mendorong peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Brick Production in Indonesia
Authors: Suhariyanto Tatbita , Asih Hayati Mukti , Fadli Surya Ramadhan  , Ahmad Rijal Nasution
Published: September 2022

Brick is one of the building materials commonly used in building construction materials. The production activities of the brick industry have a lot of potential that can cause problems in the environment such as water, soil and air pollution. The purpose of this study is to analyze the potential environmental impacts in the form of emissions and waste from brick production activities by applying the LCA method to the brick production process and to identify the inputs and outputs of the brick production process. To gain a deep understanding, a small enterprise of brick manufacturer was selected as a case study. The results of this study indicate that electricity and cement are the biggest causes of each category of impact. The category of potential global warming impact is the largest with a total of 6.95 kg CO2-eq. Although in all categories the percentages are more or less the same. This happens because the brick production process which almost entirely uses electrical energy in the production process and also the use of cement in large quantities has a major impact on the environmental impact.
Mathematics Problem Solving Analysis on Higher Order Thinking Skills Based on Story Questions
Authors: Santoso Teguh , Putra Mokhammad Dedi Penta , Sandy Gilang A. , Utomo Dwi Priyo
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the problem-solving ability of field independent (FI) and field dependent (FD) students in solving HOTS story problems. This type of research is qualitative research. The research strategy used is a descriptive model. This research was carried out at a junior school in Malang, Indonesia. The respondent was tenth-grade students. Data collection methods in this study include tests and interviews. Data analysis techniques include data collection, reduction, presentation, and concluding. The results of this study show that FI and FD students understand the problem. There is no difference between the two; FI and FD students are good at understanding the problem. FI students plan solutions well and can correctly create mathematical models, while FD students have difficulty developing mathematical models. In getting answers, FI and FD students have something in common: they are not quite right in the final solution.
Proposed SWOT Strategy with Attention to The Managerial Innovation Level
Authors: Roland Y.H. Silitonga  , Bernardus Rizky
Published: September 2022

PT Sumber Inti Pangan is a spice and seasoning manufacturing industry that has continued to grow until now. The company's three-year trend of rising sales provides evidence of this growth. Since 2017, there has been an average growth in the consumption of spices and seasonings, according to rising sales trends and data on public consumption. The increase in average consumption and market opportunities trigger competition between companies. Companies must prepare, create, and obtain new sustainable products to compete. Managerial innovation has the potential to innovate products. In this study, SWOT analysis is used to propose long-term strategies that can help companies maximize strengths and opportunities and minimize weaknesses and threats. Managerial innovation analysis with the Fuzzy AHP method is used to analyze internal factors in the form of company strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, SWOT weaknesses that are still too broad, not detailed, and cannot prioritize the identified factors can be covered. On the other hand, PEST and Porter's Five Forces are used to analyze external factors in the form of opportunities and threats to the company. The results showed that the company's innovation rate was 52.262%. The company had innovated in the planning, leading, and controlling functions but could not innovate in the organizing and coordinating processes. Several strategies the company can utilize are conducting regular evaluations to get more innovative substitute products, adding organizational groupings based on customer base, and making annual plans.
The Concept of Active Voice Reduction using Multipole Secondary Source: Case Study of C-150 Aircraft
Authors: Muhammad Kusni
Published: September 2022

In order to protect residents living around the airport from aircraft noise disturbance, regulations have been set for the maximum permissible noise level limit. One of the international regulations that regulate the limits of aircraft exterior noise levels is the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) part 36 of the United States Regulatory Agency, or the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) part 36 of the national regulatory agency. In addition, for military purposes, observer planes are also needed with the lowest possible sound level such that they will not attract the enemy's attention. This paper contains the concept of active exterior sound control/elimination with an unconventional secondary source method (anti-noise), using the multipole secondary source method. Multipole secondary sources are developed based on Taylor series expansion to obtain higher order secondary sources, such as dipoles, quadrupoles, octopoles, and so on, which are used for noise canceling. A significant noise reduction can be obtained by using a high-order secondary source and by optimizing the power of the secondary source. Numerical simulation of noise reduction in the free field was carried out by this method. The simulation results show that noise reduction reaches 50 dB at 200 Hz. The method, which is still a concept, was then used to simulate noise reduction on a Cessna-150 aircraft.