bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exchange Rate and Unemployment in Nigeria: An Analysis
Authors: Emmanuel Joe Emmanuel C. Ani , Baajon Mamman Andekujwo
Published: June 2022

One of the serious challenges to Nigeria today is Unemployment. There have been many studies to investigate variables which affect unemployment in macroeconomics. Considering exchange rate volatility in recent years which has affected most of major variables of Nigerian economy, this paper investigated the relationship between Exchange rate and Unemployment in Nigeria using annual data of Thirty-one Years (1986 to 2017). In order to achieve the objective of the paper, Autoregressive Model with distributed Lag was used to find out the relationship between Real Exchange rate and Unemployment in the country. The Variables used are Unemployment rate, Real Exchange rate, Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP), Export Value index; and Import Value index. It was found that Real Exchange Rate has positive effect on unemployment during the period. With high exchange rate, unemployment rate increases. The paper advises for efforts to increase supply of foreign exchange earnings in the country so as to curtail excess demand for it. This will lead to producing more goods as industries that would be established for such production will absorb more workforces out of the unemployed. Key Words: Unemployment; Exchange rate; Auto- regression;
Acceptance of E-banking by the Consumers of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Authors: Mishu Afrina Akter , Afroz Nahida , Chowdhury Shanjida , Zayed Nurul Mohammad
Published: June 2022

Electronic banking or E-banking is one of the few advanced technologies that have been introduced in this age of information. E-banking is a kind of system that is able to drive development, supporting growth, promoting innovation and enhancing competitiveness. In Bangladesh, E- banking has been one of the game changing inclusions in the banking sector. Using primary data, this paper tried to reveal the current scenario of E-banking facilities provided by the private and government banks in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It has also intended to find out the consumers’ satisfaction levels using these facilities. It is found from the analysis that ATM and Debit cards have an absolute domination over the other e-banking facilities in case of usage. On the other hand SMS and Mobile banking facilities have the least number of consumers in Dhaka city. Study also found that electronic banking users’ are getting increased in a significant manner. Despite of some problems regarding the usage of e-banking, majority of the consumers are satisfied with the facilities provided. Key word: E-banking; Online Banking; Consumers’ Satisfaction;
The Impact of Fashion on the Future of the Textile Industry and Opportunities for Improvement and Development
Authors: Kaddar Taher Rajab
Published: June 2022

The dream of creating ideal societies full of love and fraternity, where all the arts of life thrive and require all kinds of high-quality textile products and beauty seems impossible. A quick glance at the history of mankind from our father, Adam, peace be upon him until our contemporary history, we see that the essence of conflict between human beings has not changed, but its tools are evolving. Negative rivalry (envy) is why Cain kills his brother Abel. Would the matter deserve to kill Cain for it his brother Abel. If the first murder on this land was because of envy [1,2].
Effectiveness Application of Interactive Learning Media on Creative Thinking
Authors: Maulidya Ayu Ningrum , Ridwan Mochamad
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of interactive learning media on creative thinking in physical education sport and health subjects. This study uses a pre-experimental design using a one group pretest-posttest design. The sample taken in class X OTKP 2 at SMKN 2 Buduran Sidoarjo totaling 38 students. For data analysis using SPSS 25 which consists of descriptive analysis, normality test, homogeneity test, andpaired sample t test. The results obtained from the pretest and posttest in class X OTKP 2 students at SMKN 2 Buduran Sidorjo there is a difference in value or an increase in value where the value comes from before being given treatment and after being given treatment.
Salat Dhuha Improves Blood Pressure: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Boy Elman , Lelo Aznan , Tarigan Amira Permatasari , Machrina Yetty , Yusni Yusni , Harahap Juliandi , Sembiring Rosita Juwita , Syafril Santi , Sumartiningsih Sri
Published: June 2022

The prevalence of hypertension increases with age, more than 1 in every two elderly has hypertension, dominated by women. The primary prevention of hypertension is a worldwide public health concern. Salat dhuha is a moderate-intensity physical activity. Salat 2 movement cycles demonstrated improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults. Our study purpose was to assess the effect of 2 and 8 movement cycles (rakaat) of salat dhuha to improve systolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy Muslim elderly women. Muslim elderly women in a government senior residence (aged 60-74 years) participated in a 6 weeks controlled trial. We completed formal physical, clinical, and blood assessments before admission. Participants with hypertension history were excluded. The participants were randomized into 2 groups. The intervention group performed 8 rakaat of salat dhuha (n=13) and the control group performed 2 rakaat of salat dhuha (n=13). Two participants were dropped out of this study. At baseline and at the end of 6 weeks, a blood pressure examination is recorded. Parametric and nonparametric methods were used to analyze the data. The baseline characteristics of the two groups of participants were homogeneous. Compared to the control, the 8 rakaat of salat dhuha achieved a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (P0.05) at the end of the 6-weeks period. The findings show that salat dhuha has significant potential to improve blood pressure.
CRISP-DM: das Vorgehensmodell für Data Mining
Authors: Matthies Benjamin
Published: June 2022

Die Digitalisierung geht mit neuen und umfangreicheren Möglichkeiten der Datenanalyse einher. Je komplexer Datenbestände und analytische Prozesse jedoch werden, desto wichtiger wird eine strukturierte Vorgehensweise. Dieser Beitrag liefert einen verständlichen Überblick über das Referenzmodell "CRISP-DM", das eine solche Anleitung zur Durchführung von datenanalytischen Projekten liefert.
Chinas Wirtschaftsreformen seit 1976
Authors: Jans Armin , Plaschnick Björn
Published: June 2022

Seit 1976 hat sich China von einem sehr armen zu einem wirtschaftlich prosperierenden Land entwickelt und die Armut weitgehend überwunden. Die einzelnen Reformschritte werden nachgezeichnet und systematisiert. Es zeigt sich, dass das Lewis-Modell die bislang beobachtbaren Prozesse und Auswirkungen stimmig erklärt, wenn es ergänzt wird mit dem Grad der Annäherung an die globale technologische Produktionsgrenze im Sinne von Zilibotti.
Erneuerbare Energien und Energiehandel
Authors: Horsch Andreas , Hundt Steffen
Published: June 2022

Die Prozesse und Strukturen der Energiemärkte sind seit jeher stark durch den institutionellen Rahmen geprägt. Dessen Wandel hat seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre zunächst zu Liberalisierung und zunehmendem Energiehandel geführt. Die sog. Energiewende hat ein Jahrzehnt später Erneuerbare Energie, insbesondere entsprechend erzeugten Strom, erheblich aufgewertet, was auch im Energiehandel sichtbar wird.
IFRS 16 - Aktivierung des "right-of-use asset" und dessen Auswirkungen auf die Unternehmensbewertung
Authors: Möbius Christian , Lüber Mario
Published: June 2022

Im letzten WiSt-Heft, Nr. 5/2022, wurden die Grundlagen des neuen IFRS 16-Standards für Leasingverhältnisse sowie seine ableitende Wirkung auf Unternehmensbewertungen erläutert. Als Praxisbeispiel wurde die Krones AG herangezogen und die Eckdaten zur Unternehmensbewertung auf Basis des Konzernabschlusses 2018 vorgestellt. Im zweiten Teil werden nun die Veränderungen, ausgelöst durch die Novelle des IFRS 16, auf Basis des Konzernabschlusses 2019 erarbeitet und Schlussfolgerungen für die Bewertungspraxis gezogen.
Deanery council in the Russian Orthodox Church at the beginning of the 20th century (materials from Yaroslavl diocese)
Authors: Leonov Dmitry
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to study of deanery councils in Yaroslavl diocese of Russian Orthodox Church at the beginning of XX-th century. The author reveales the date of establishment of deanery councils (October 19, 1903) and analyzes the "Rules for Deanery Councils in the Yaroslavl Diocese". Special attention is paid to the changes of the regulatory framework of Deanery Councils and Deanery meetings during the period since 1903 to 1916. The article also explores the main directions of activity of Deanery Councils. The Deanery Council was a church governing body created to help the Dean. As a rule, the council consisted of a dean appointed by the diocesan leadership, and two members. The members of the council were elected at deanery meetings. On the scale of the entire Russian Church, Deanery Councils were established by the Local Council of 1917-1918, but in a number of dioceses they were created earlier. The clerical documents of the deanery councils of the Yaroslavl diocese have not been introduced into scientific circulation. Together with the reports of the deans, the journals of the meetings of the Yaroslavl general diocesan congresses of the clergy, materials from periodicals, these documents allow us to characterize the deanery councils as self-governing bodies of the clergy, which played a prominent role in the system of administration of the diocese. At their core, the Deanery Councils were the magistrates' courts for the clergy. They dealt with minor disciplinary offenses of clergy members, as well as civil disputes. The surviving documents make it possible to compose a picture of the most frequent offenses and disputes in the church environment. The documents also allow making a conclusion about dificult relationship between priests and the lower clergy - psalmists and deacons. In 1903-1916 the role of the lower clergy was increased in the activities of deanery councils and meetings. Since 1910 the psalmists and deacons had the voting right at deanery meetings. Archbishop Tikhon (Belavin) agreed at 1912 with the decision of the general diocesan congress of clergy: deacons and psalmists were included to the deanery councils.
Layered Battleship Game Changer Password System
Authors: Brumen Boštjan , Crepulja Darko , Bošnjak Leon
Published: June 2022

The paper presents a secure and usable variant of the Game Changer Password System, first proposed by McLennan, Manning, and Tuft. Unlike the initial proposal based on inadequately secure Monopoly and Chess, we propose an improved version based on a layered “Battleship” game resilient against brute force and dictionary attacks. Since the initially proposed scheme did not check for the memorability and usability of a layered version, we conducted an experiment on the usability and memorability aspects. Surprisingly, layered passwords are just as memorable as single ones and, with an 80% recall rate, comparable to other graphical password systems. The claim that memorability is the most vital aspect of game-based password systems cannot be disproved. However, the experiment revealed that the usability decreased to such a low level that users felt less inclined to use such a system daily or recommend it to others.
Our study has once again shown that optimizing the password security–memorability–usability triangle is hard to achieve without compromising one of its cornerstones. However, the layered Game Changer Password System can be used in specific applications where usability is of secondary importance, while security and memorability augmented by its graphical interface are at the forefront.
A New Quality Measure and Visualization of the Short-Quantified Sentences of Natural Language on Maps – A Case on COVID-19 Data
Authors: Hudec Miroslav , Malovcová Kristína , Trumic Rijad , Rakovská Eva
Published: June 2022

Maps are a common tool for visualizing various statistical figures that describe development in our society. Domain experts, journalists, and general public can pose questions on how to emphasize regions where, for instance, most young patients have long stayed in hospitals. One of the visualization’s problems is expressing validities of short-quantified sentences for regions on maps. The truth value of a summary assigns a value from the unit interval, which makes it suitable for interpretation on maps by hues of a selected colour, but it does not reflect the data distribution among regions. To meet this goal, a new quality measure covering data distribution among districts and its aggregation by the ordinal sums of conjunctive and disjunctive functions with the truth value is proposed and documented on examples. The next proposal is a relative quantifier expressing significant proportion of entities. This model is applied to the interpretation of COVID-19 cases development in the Slovak Republic on real data from one health insurance company. Finally, this article discusses the applicability of the proposed approach in other areas where the interpretation of summarized sentences on maps is beneficial.
Surface water quality and geogenic process in the quillcayhuanca and shallap streams, huaraz-Peru
Authors: Chira Jorge , Vargas Luis , Castañeda David , Agurto Alex , Trelles Gerardo , Mogrovejo Mayra , Quispe Luis , Villarreal Eder
Published: June 2022

This research developed because, given the evidence of previous studies, it is necessary to determine the chemical quality of the water in the Quillcayhuanca and Shallap streams, which surround the city of Huaraz on its way to the Santa River, on the western slope of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. In this sense, the investigated area is located at altitudes between 3524 m.a.s.l. and 4174 m.a.s.l. Twenty-four surface water samples were collected and analyzed for anions, metal, and total cations at the INGEMMET laboratory, Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Institute of Peru. Likewise, geological mapping was carried out to identify the mineralized and chemically altered areas, evidencing the significant presence of sulfides (pyrite). The waters of the streams have been characterized as magnesium calcium sulfate, with SO4= anion contents of up to 181.10 mg/L in the Quillcayhuanca stream and 78.8 mg/L in the Shallap stream. Likewise, for both streams, an oxidized acid environment has been determined. The oldest stratigraphic unit corresponds to shales and sandstones of the Upper Jurassic Chicama Formation. The igneous rocks are made up mostly of granodiorites and tonalites corresponding to the Batholith of the Cordillera Blanca from the Neogene-Miocene. The Quaternary is represented by glacial, glacial fluvial, morainic and fluvial deposits. Regarding the chemical quality of the water, some elements exceed the environmental quality standards (ECA) for "Surface water intended for the production of drinking water" such as Al, Fe, and Mn. These elements are due to geogenic factors, given the presence of sulfides in the exposed rocks in the upper parts of the ravine plus the alteration of aluminosilicates in the exposed rocks.
Natural history museology in Ukraine: 10 years of activity as a network and scientific conferences
Authors:   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Zagorodniuk Igor , Korol Eleonora ,   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Ocheretna Kateryna ,   Kyiv-Pechersk Lyceum No. 171 ‘Lider’ (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Published: June 2022

The series of conferences ‘Natural History Museology in Ukraine’, launched in the autumn of 2009, celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2019. Ten years after its beginning, the fifth meeting of the conference cycle was held. The series of conferences was initiated by the Natural History Section of the Ukrainian branch of ICOM, and the main organizers of the first and all subsequent meetings were scientists from two academic museums — the State Museum of Natural History NAS of Ukraine (Lviv) and the National Museum of Natural History NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv). During these 10 years, five full-scale conferences were held: three in Kyiv, one in Kaniv, and one in Kamianets-Podilskyi. Traditionally, the conference is organized in autumn with an average interval of two years on topics related to scientific and educational activities and to the past of natural history museums. An overview of these conferences, their topics, dates, venues, and proceedings is presented. A detailed description of the events of the fifth conference held in Kyiv at the National Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is given. Thirty-nine participants took part in this conference during the two full days of its work (the 7th and 8th of October), of which 20 made oral presentations, and a total of 80 articles were published. The most important events of the conference included a solemn session on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Zoological Museum of the All-Ukrainian Academy of Sciences (1919/1921–1934), which became one of the predecessor museums of the modern NMNH, a scientific session themed ‘Study and preservation of collections’, a session on ‘exhibition activities’, and a round table on the topic ‘Databases as tool for working with natural history collections’. The proceedings of the fifth conference were published as part of a series of publications titled ‘Natural History Museology’, which was initiated on the occasion of the fifth meeting and in order to link all previous editions with different (albeit similar) titles into one cycle. The edition is registered in the NAS of Ukraine as both printed and electronic publication with respective ISBNs for the entire series and the current fifth issue.
Interpretation of evolution as part of science popularization in natural history museums
Authors:   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Barkaszi Zoltán , Kovalchuk Oleksandr ,   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Maliuk Anastasiia ,   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Published: June 2022

The paper presents a brief review of the scientific and educational role of natural history museums, particular-ly in the field of interpretation of organic evolution. The scientific and social value of collections that are stored at natural history museums are highlighted. The history of interpretation and popularization of basic ideas of the theory of evolution are considered, as well as the perception of evolution by the society and vari-ous categories of museum visitors. Analysed are the main tools of interpretation available in natural history museums as well as basic principles of display of palaeontological specimens, particularly in dioramas as pe-culiar museum tools for interpretation. The main approaches to the interpretation of evolution are considered in the context of selection of interpretation methods and tools and in regard to the specifics of various groups of museum visitors. Minimum professional skills of interpreters who take part in exhibiting and educational ac-tivities of natural history museums are discussed. The possibilities of interpretation of evolution are shown on the example of the palaeontological exhibition of the National Museum of Natural History at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine). A brief description of the palaeontological display is given, particularly on the general principles of its structure and on examples of exhibited specimens that demonstrate the evolution of various groups of vertebrates (e.g. fishes and mammals). Dioramas of the palaeontological exhibition are presented, which are especially valuable visual tools of interpretation of evolution in the muse-um. The main issues of further existence and development of natural history museums are discussed in the context of their role as powerful research and educational centres, maintaining a high level of attendance by visitors, and involvement of the public in the activities of these museums in times of high competition of lei-sure offers by various entertaining facilities. The need for the modernization of earlier exhibitions using mod-ern interactive tools and visualization techniques in underlined in order to increase public interest and expand the pool of visitors.
Hybridization as a result of spatial and reproductive interactions between species within the group of ‘yellow’ wagtails (Aves, Motacillidae) in areas of sympatry
Authors:   Italian Society of Natural Sciences (Milan, Italy), Artemieva Elena
Published: June 2022

The area of overlapping ranges, contact and relationships of two closely related species—the western yellow wagtail Motacilla flava Linnaeus, 1758 and the yellow-headed wagtail Motacilla lutea (Gmelin, 1774)—in the Volga region are the subject of the present study. At present, under conditions of wide sympatry, there is spatial and reproductive interaction between these closely related species—the western yellow and yellow-headed wagtails. Crossbreeding of species of ‘yellow’ wagtails gives a light-headed form of hybrids, which is a marker of the hybrid zone in the Volga region. As a result of the study of the interaction between M. flava and M. lutea in their contact zone in overlapping areas of species ranges, the following was revealed. The concept of a system of traits of the light-headed hybrid form (M. f. beema × M. lutea), marking the hybridization zone of the model species M. flava and M. lutea, is postulated. The population characteristics of this system have been determined and the possibility of their use in population and evolutionary studies of a group of species of ‘yellow’ wagtails has been shown. As a result of the spatial and reproductive interaction of species in populations, the light-headed hybrid form (M. f. beema × M. lutea) is formed, which integrates the characters of the two original species and has its own, peculiar traits, which can mark the boundaries between the western (left-bank) and eastern (right-bank) groups of populations and the boundaries of their distribution. On the basis of this, differences are formed and divergence of these groups of populations occurs, which may reflect the processes of sympatric speciation. The revealed tendencies in the variability of groups of characters in the space of the ranges of model species have a clinal character and may indicate the directions of microevolution of species. The identified hybrid zones within the boundaries of species ranges have a central position. The results of spatio-temporal divergence are M. flava, M. lutea, and their hybrid light-headed form M. f. beema × M. lutea, which may later become an independent species. In the contact zone of M. flava and M. lutea, there is an unlimited hybridization of these species.
Congenital Granular Cell Tumor of the Newborn. A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Navas-Aparicio María del Carmen , Acuña-Navas Alejandro , Guillén Colombari Diego
Published: June 2022

A congenital granular cell tumor is a benign and rare tumor of the oral cavity, which occurs exclusively in newborns and can cause, due to its size, a mechanical obstruction of the airway, and consequently, respiratory problems and feeding problems. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment is important to promote the quality of life of both the patient and the parents. The purpose of this report is to (i) present the case of a patient diagnosed with congenital granular cell tumor (congenital epulis), its treatment and evolution and (ii) a review of the related literature because although its incidence is low, it is estimated that in 0.0006% of the cases the consequences are of important consideration if adequate management is not given.
Note on the bi-risk discrete time risk model with income rate two
Authors: Grigutis Andrius , Nakliuda Artur
Published: June 2022

This article provides survival probability calculation formulas for bi-risk discrete time risk model with income rate two. More precisely, the possibility for the stochastic process $u+2t-{\textstyle\sum _{i=1}^{t}}{X_{i}}-{\textstyle\sum _{j=1}^{\lfloor t/2\rfloor }}{Y_{j}}$, $u\in \mathbb{N}\cup \{0\}$, to stay positive for all $t\in \{1,\hspace{0.1667em}2,\hspace{0.1667em}\dots ,\hspace{0.1667em}T\}$, when $T\in \mathbb{N}$ or $T\to \infty $, is considered, where the subtracted random part consists of the sum of random variables, which occur in time in the following order: ${X_{1}},\hspace{0.1667em}{X_{2}}+{Y_{1}},\hspace{0.1667em}{X_{3}},\hspace{0.1667em}{X_{4}}+{Y_{2}},\hspace{0.1667em}\dots $ Here ${X_{i}},\hspace{0.1667em}i\in \mathbb{N}$, and ${Y_{j}},\hspace{0.1667em}j\in \mathbb{N}$, are independent copies of two independent, but not necessarily identically distributed, nonnegative and integer-valued random variables X and Y. Following the known survival probability formulas of the similar bi-seasonal model with income rate two, $u+2t-{\textstyle\sum _{i=1}^{t}}{X_{i}}{\mathbb{1}_{\{i\hspace{2.5pt}\text{is odd}\}}}-{\textstyle\sum _{j=1}^{t}}{Y_{i}}{\mathbb{1}_{\{j\hspace{2.5pt}\text{is even}\}}}$, it is demonstrated how the bi-seasonal model is used to express survival probability calculation formulas in the bi-risk case. Several numerical examples are given where the derived theoretical statements are applied.
Mathematical models for rescheduling Ecuador's 2020 professional football league season disrupted by COVID-19
Authors: Durán Guillermo , Guajardo Mario , Zamorano Gonzalo
Published: June 2022

The year 2020 saw the world turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. Countless human activities were suspended or cancelled as the virus spread across the globe. In this paper, we show how the regular season matches of Ecuador's professional football league were rescheduled due to the disruption caused by the pandemic. As with many others, this league had to reschedule its remaining games to fit within in a much shorter period of time than originally planned. To address this problem, we developed two mathematical models that designed new match calendars. The first one, a round assignment model, rescheduled the various rounds in the season still to be played while the second one, a day assignment model, took the solutions of the first model as input to assign the matches within each round to specific days. The implementation of our models secured a well-balanced number of days off before each match across all of the teams. Also, it enabled the league to conclude a full season without cancelling any matches or changing the schedule format, unlike what occurred in many other leagues, and won the approval of all stakeholders including league officials, players, team coaches, the TV broadcaster and fans.
Using the bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework in holistic health and well-being: A case example of a community- and faith-based sports program
Authors: Braganza Morgan , Oliveira Jacob
Published: June 2022

As in other parts of the world, Canada’s citizens are confronted with biological, mental, and social crises. Despite the fact that these issues can be interrelated, they are regularly studied and addressed separately. The bio-psycho-social (BPS) framework was offered as an alternative approach for care because of its assumption that in order to produce a variety of interconnected outcomes relative to health and well-being, biological, mental, and social issues must all be considered. Some authors have argued, however, that without a spiritual component, the BPS framework is not holistic. As such, recent scholarship has explored the inclusion of a spiritual component in the framework, and social service professionals have been encouraged to consider designing interventions informed by the bio-psycho-social-spiritual (BPS-S) framework. Good examples of how to apply the framework in practice are limited. This case example describes how the BPS-S framework was applied to design a community-, sports-, and faith-based martial arts program in Ontario, Canada. The program draws upon a combination of sports-, community-, and Christian faith-based considerations to serve its participants, including vulnerable populations such as those with constrained access to social services due to mental health challenges, language barriers, or low levels of income. This article details some of the ways in which the operations of this program (e.g., activities, target audience, leadership) were informed by the BPS-S framework. This includes some of the advantages of drawing upon this framework to foster more nuanced and holistic well-being among participants. The article concludes with some limitations of the BPS-S framework and implications for applying it to other social service interventions.
Christian healthcare in medically underserved North Philadelphia
Authors: Martinez Amanda
Published: June 2022

With an unfortunate number of underserved communities throughout the world, it would be remiss to overlook the prevalence of ones located right in the backyards of America. Most residents of these communities suffer disproportionately from health disparities. They are often lower income, non-white residents of dense and diverse urban neighborhoods, like ones located in North Philadelphia. Since 1989, a health center, Esperanza, has been dedicated to serving the members of the North Philadelphia community through an intentional and faith-based approach. Today, its director, Susan Post, has continued to carry out the mission of Esperanza through efforts that highlight purposeful proximity.
Effect of epidural ketamine on pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial
Authors: Mathew Litha Mary , Mathew Leejia , Cherian Verghese , David Alice
Published: June 2022

Background and Aims: Managing the pain after a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is essential for early mobilization and rehabilitation, which plays a crucial role for better clinical outcomes. Epidural infusion of local anesthetic and opioids provides good pain relief but can lead to side effects such as hypotension, motor weakness and respiratory depression. The objective of this study was to evaluate if epidurally administered ketamine could provide postoperative analgesia, thereby, reducing the dose of epidural infusion and the need for rescue analgesia.
Methods: Thirty patients undergoing TKA under epidural anesthesia were randomized to receive 0.5% bupivacaine (Group I) or 0.5% bupivacaine + ketamine (0.5mg/kg) (Group II) as their primary anesthetic. At the end of the surgery, an infusion of 0.1% bupivacaine + fentanyl (1μg/ml) was started through the epidural catheter at 5ml/h. The rate was adjusted every 2 hours, depending on the pain experienced by the patient. If, despite rate adjustment, the patient graded the pain as 5 or more, morphine 5mg intramuscularly could be administered as the rescue analgesic.
Results: The dose of epidural infusion in the postoperative period between the 2 groups was comparable. Rescue analgesia was needed in 5 (35%) Group I and 8 (53%) Group II patients. An analysis of the subset of patients using the Kaplan-Meier curves, showed that most of the patients from Group I needed the rescue dose at the sixth hour. Few of the Group II patients also needed rescue analgesia at the sixth hour but their rate of needing rescue analgesic was gradual, lasting up to 18 hours.
Conclusion: This study showed that the addition of a single dose of ketamine (0.5mg/kg) did not improve postoperative analgesia after TKA. However, it may have some benefit in a select subset of patients.
A descriptive study of Community Health Evangelism as a model for integral mission
Authors: Paltzer Jason
Published: June 2022

Background: Integral mission health models are often employed by faith-based organizations to address social, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Given the use of these models like Community Health Evangelism (CHE), the evidence regarding their effectiveness in practice is limited. The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify variation in the initiation, development, implementation, and impacts of Community Health Evangelism as reported by organization members of the Global CHE Network.
Methods: A digital survey in English, Spanish, and French was sent via email to Global CHE network members resulting in 27 complete organizational responses for analysis. Survey questions ranged from qualitative open-ended questions to categorial and ranking type questions. Descriptive statistics and inductive thematic analytical methods were used to describe the data. Data were summarized according to organizational size to better understand this influence on the practice of CHE. Responses represent organizations in Africa, Asia, North/Central America, and Europe.
Results: The community selection process, committee and CHE volunteer selection criteria, the function of the community champion, time to CHE volunteer home visitation, and achievement of key impacts were some of the areas that showed variation. Measured impacts included understanding of integral mission, use of LePSA(S) as a teaching strategy, multiplication, and community ownership.
Discussion: The study aimed to understand the implementation of CHE in the field and identify areas of variation and adaptation that could lead to opportunities or barriers in achieving the desired impacts of CHE. The results show variation in each of the four phases and provide a starting point to further study CHE as an integral mission model. The paper suggests additional opportunities for future research to identify core components that could strengthen and improve the effectiveness and practice of integral mission models.
Aktualisasi Perempuan dalam Ruang Domestik dan Ruang Publik Persepktif Sadar Gender
Authors: Nur ajizah Nur ajizah , Khomisah Khomisah
Published: June 2022

Terlahir sebagai laki-laki atau perempuan adalah takdir atau kodrati secara biologis. Namun jika dilihat dari aspek non-biologis, keduanya memiliki hak yang sama dalam hal mengembangkan potensi diri, dalam hal ini adalah aktualisasi diri, baik di ruang domestik maupun di ruang public karena keduanya memiliki tugas yang sama yaitu khalifatullah fil ard. Permasalahannya sekarang adalah pemberian aktualisasi diri di ruang publik bagi perempuan ternyata menjadi bomerang bagi mereka, hal ini disebabkan oleh dua hal, yaitu; pertama, kurangnya potensi diri sehingga tidak mampu bersaing dengan laki-laki dan kedua, kesiapan relasi gender yang belum mateng sehingga menciptakan permasalahan baru, yakni beban ganda bagi perempuan, berdasarkan permasalah tersebut, artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk mendeskripsikan konstruksi peran domestik dan peran publik perspektif sadar gender dan mendeskripsikan aktualisasi perempuan dalam ruang domestik dan publik perspektif sadar gender. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kajian pustaka (library research) dengan menggunakan metode yang bersifat deskriptif kualitatif Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertama, menafsirkan peran domestik dan publik berarti merekonstruksi maindset laki-laki dan perempuan sehingga mereka dapat secara proporsional mengeksplorasi peran dan potensi mereka, di ranah domestik dan ranah publik. Secara real kesetaraan dan keadilan gender merupakan situasi yang dinamis, di mana laki-laki dan perempuan memiliki hak, kewajiban, peran dan kesempatan yang dilandasi rasa saling menghormati, menghargai dan mendukung di berbagai sektor baik dalam ranah domestic maupun ranah publik, kedua, esensi ketersalingan dalam relasi gender menegaskan bahwa baik laki-laki maupun perempuan adalah makhluk Tuhan, sebagai haba Tuhan, keduanya memiliki tanggungjawab kemanusiaan, memakmurkan bumi, dan mensejahterakan manusia. Aktualisasi diri perempuan sebagai bekal dalam mewujudkan kesetaraan dan keadilan gender, baik dalam ruang domestik maupun publik, pada tahap awal dapat diwujudkan melalui bidang pendidikan, sebagai standar minimu adalah sebagai pendidik awal bagi anak-anaknya kelak, ungkapan “ibu adalah sekolah pertama bagi anak-anak” (al-ummu madrasah Ula) adalah sebuah proklamasi mengenai pentingnya pendidikan perempuan agar kelak ketika menjadi seorang ibu mampu mendidik anak dengan baik.
Properties of 2-CNF mutually dual and self-dual T_0 -topologies on a finite set and calculation of T_0-topologies of a certain weight
Authors: Skryabina Anna , Stegantseva Polina , Bashova Nadia
Published: June 2022

The problem of counting non-homeomorphic topologies as well as all topologies on an n-elements set is still open. The topologies with the weight k>2n-1, where k is the number of the elements of the topology on an n-elements set, which are called close to the discrete topology have been studied completely. Moreover R.~Stanley in 1971, M.~Kolli in 2007 and in 2014 have been found the number of T0-topologies on an n-elements set with weights k≥7·2n-4, k ≥3·2n-3, and k≥5·2n-4 respectively.
In the present paper we investigate T0-topologies using the topology vector, being an ordered set of the nonnegative integers that define the minimal neighborhoods of the elements of the given finite set, and also using the special form of 2-CNF of Boolean function. In 2021 the authors found the form of the vector of T0-topologies with k≥5·2n-4 and the values k∈[5·2n-4, 2n-1], for which there are no T0-topologies with the weight k. The method of describing of T0-topologies using the special form of 2-CNF of Boolean function is used for the identification of the mutually dual and self-dual T0-topologies, and the properties of such 2-CNF Boolean function are used for counting T0-topologies with the weight 25·2n-6.
On closed weakly m-convexsets
Authors: Осіпчук Тетяна
Published: June 2022

In the present work we study properties of generally convex sets in the n-dimensional real Euclidean space Rn, (n>1), known as weakly m-convex, m=1,...,n-1. An open set of Rn is called weakly m-convex if, for any boundary point of the set, there exists an m-dimensional plane passing through this point and not intersecting the given set. A closed set of Rn is called weakly m-convex if it is approximated from the outside by a family of open weakly m-convex sets. A point of the complement of a set of Rn to the whole space is called an m-nonconvexity point of the set if any m-dimensional plane passing through the point intersects the set. It is proved that any closed, weakly (n-1)-convex set in Rn with non-empty set of (n-1)-nonconvexity points consists of not less than three connected components. It is also proved that the interior of a closed, weakly 1-convex set with a finite number of components in the plane is weakly 1-convex. Weakly m-convex domains and closed connected sets in Rn with non-empty set of m-nonconvexity points are constructed for any n>2 and any m=1,...,n-1.
Impact of Audit Committee Characteristics on Earnings Management in Nigerian Listed Consumer Goods Firms
Authors:   Federal University of Agriculture, Olabisi Jayeola , Kajola Sunday ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Owoeye Segun ,   Federal University of Agriculture, Agbatogun Taofeek ,   Federal University of Agriculture
Published: June 2022

This study assessed the impact of audit committee characteristics on earnings management of Nigerian listed consumer goods firms. The study adopted a correlational research design using secondary data extracted from the financial statement of selected 10 firms from 2010 to 2019. The selected firms were from 21 listed consumer goods firms listed in Nigeria as of 2019 using a judgmental sampling technique based on the availability of data. Correlation analysis, Unit-root test, Ordinary Least Squares (Fixed effects) regression were the statistical tools used for analysis with the aid of E-views Software, version 10. The study revealed a significant and negative relationship between Audit Committee Meetings, Audit Committee Size, Leverage, and Earnings Management (P < 0.05). However, Audit Committee Financial Expertise, Audit Committee Independence showed a positive and insignificant relationship with earnings management (p > 0.05). The study concluded that firms with adequate audit committees attribute moderate earnings management practices. The study suggested that shareholders and regulatory bodies should ensure adequate and effective audit committee structure.
Development of an International Methodology for the Valuation of Goods for Customs Purposes
Authors:   Financial University Under the Government of the Russian Federation, Sidorova Elena , Artemyev Alexey ,   Financial University Under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: June 2022

The subject of the article is the customs value of goods. The category “valuation of goods for customs purposes” in application to international practice and practice of the EAEU. To explore the directions of development and approaches to the determination of the customs value of goods (on the basis of international methodology), the principles of its formation. Despite the apparent attractiveness of specific rates of customs duties, the trends of recent years confirm an increase in the frequency of use of ad valorem rates. In these circumstances, the volume of customs duties directly depends on the methodologically correct assessment of the customs value of goods. Comparative analysis, analogy, graphic and compilation, induction and deduction are the methods used in the study. Methodology of the work is the rationale for the relevance of the work, the statement of the problem, the study of international practice, the results of the study and conclusions. Structural and logical scheme of determining the customs value of the “transaction value”, on the basis of which a practical example of its application is considered (case 3), as well as the method of calculation of additional charges to the TFC is shown in detail, taking into account the features of the contract. Two methodologically different approaches to the valuation of goods for customs taxation purposes were determined. Determined the constraints in terms of customs taxation, which hinder the development of foreign trade. The 8 principles of article 7 of the GATT are structured, it is noted that these are only the most general provisions on the customs valuation, methodologically ensuring to a minimum extent the possibility of their practical use by the countries. On the basis of the approach base.
Problems and Prospects for “Green” Growth Development
Authors:   Financial Research Institute of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, Ershov Dmitry
Published: June 2022

The article deals with different approaches of transition to the strategy of “green” growth as a part of systemic government policy. The relevance of the topic is justified not only by the global trend and concern for creating favorable environmental conditions, but also by considerations of the depletion of fossil sources which lead to a necessity to search for alternative energy development. The article presents the analysis of the “green” growth strategy implementation in some countries with their regularities and common features identified, such as setting a goal to achieve carbon neutrality and large-scale investments in the development of alternative energy. In Russia, this policy is now being formed and the main stake is still placed on the use of hydrocarbon raw materials. It is concluded that for the formation of a systemic policy of “green” growth in the Russian Federation, deep socio-economic transformations and changes in environmental and tax legislation are required in order to ensure economic growth without increasing the burden on the environment. The development of the “green” growth lags behind other countries and requires its inclusion in the governmental social and economic policy.
Modern Communicative Marketing Strategy Tools Enhancing Business Competitive Advantage
Authors:   Volgograd Institute of Management, Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Oleynik Olga , Sogas Sergey ,   Volgograd Institute of Management, Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Stepanova Ekaterina ,   Volgograd Institute of Management, Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: June 2022

The economy’s business environment today is characterized by high level of competition between companies aimed at achieving best financial results and, consequently, increasing the number of consumers, particularly in current challenging COVID-19 pandemic era. The paper emphasizes that in order for an enterprise to gain competitive advantages at present, intense actions are required. Business competition becomes fiercer, as one has to fight for orders from a shrinking group of customers. One of the most reliable ways of research is to use and analyze available statistical data obtained by Russian associations and agencies working in the field of communication and commerce. The empirical base of the study of modern communicative strategy tools enhancing business competitive advantage in Russia was data from E-Commerce Russia, Russian Association of Communication Agencies, the Data Insight research agency and recommendations from the Electric Brand Consultants agency. Analysis of the information made it possible to identify motives, i.e. driving force for organizations to choose the most effective marketing communications tools. According to the results of the study, shifts in customers’ needs and insights, and specific features of competitive practices were revealed. The innovative tools applied by entrepreneurs include a variety of remodeled marketing communication tools such as video advertising and mobile advertising, targeted advertising on the Internet, virtual voice assistants, Black Friday online sales, etc. During the lockdown introduced in Russia, many businesses increased their customer base and refined their CRM systems. The study suggests stages and tools of enhancing business competitive advantages, describes the process of increasing the competitiveness of a commercial organization in a formalized form, and characterizes the relationship of causes and effects. The authors substantiate the choice of modern communicative strategy tools and the need to implement a flexible marketing strategy that can become a source of business competitive.
The Relationship Between Relative External Training Load and Sports Injury in Collegiate Football Players
Authors: Kim Taegyu , Choi Hokyung
Published: June 2022

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between relative training load and non-contact injuries in collegiate football players.METHODS: Eleven players were enrolled in this study. During sports competitions, data were collected using global positioning system (GPS) units (10 Hz), and information on sport-related injuries of the lower extremities was recorded. The acute-to-chronic workload ratio (ACWR) of total distance covered, high-intensity distance (≥18 km/hours), sprint distance (≥21 km/hours) and bouts, work-torest ratio, and acceleration-deceleration bouts were calculated. Data were evenly split into quartiles, with the lowest ACWR range used as a reference group. Odds ratios were calculated to determine the injury risk at a given ACWR of each GPS variable, using a logistic regression analysis.RESULTS: Six players experienced nine injuries, yielding an incidence of 132.93 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures. Based on ACWR values, the highest risk of injury was most associated with total distance covered, followed by high-intensity distance, and sprint bouts. The lowest risk of injury was associated with sprint distance, which yielded a lower injury risk than that in the reference group.CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows the need for continued monitoring of in-game athlete performance in preventing non-contact sportrelated injuries in football players.