bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Advancing the Science of Environmental Flow Management for Protection of Temporarily Closed Estuaries and Coastal Lagoons
Authors: Stein Eric , Gee Eleanor , Adams Janine , Irving Katie , Van Niekerk Lara
Published: February 2021

The science needed to inform management of environmental flows to temporarily closed estuaries and coastal lagoons is decades behind the state of knowledge for rivers and large embayments. These globally ubiquitous small systems, which are often seasonally closed to the ocean’s influence, are under particular threat associated with hydrologic alteration because of changes in atershed land use, water use practices, and climate change. Managing environmental flows in these systems is complicated by their tight coupling with watershed processes, variable states because of intermittently closing mouths, and reliance on regional scale sediment transport and littoral processes. Here we synthesize our current understanding of ecohydrology in temporarily closed estuaries (TCEs) and coastal lagoons and propose a prioritized research agenda aimed at advancing understanding of ecological responses to altered flow regimes in TCEs. Key research needs include agreeing on a consistent typology, improving models that couple watershed and ocean forcing at appropriate spatial and temporal scales, quantifying stress–response relationships associated with hydrologic alteration, improving tools to establish desired conditions that account for climate change and consider cultural/indigenous objectives, improving tools to measure ecosystem function and social/cultural values, and developing monitoring and adaptive management programs that can inform environmental flow management in consideration of other stressors and across different habitat types. Coordinated global efforts to address the identified research gaps can help guide management actions aimed at reducing or mitigating potential impacts of hydrologic alteration and climate change through informed management of freshwater inflows.
Challenges of Water Sensitive Cities in Mexico: The Case of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara
Authors: Gleason Jose Arturo , Casiano Flores Cesar
Published: February 2021

Mexico is currently facing important water management challenges. Cities in the country are facing water scarcity and at the same time they struggle with floods during the raining season. The water sensitive urban design (WSUD) approach has proved to be helpful around the world in tackling urban water challenges such as floods or water scarcity. The WSUD approach highlights the role of both the water cycle and the water utilities systems, when transitioning towards a water sensitive stage. Therefore, the objective of this research is to demonstrate the relevance for cities of a WSUD approach by analyzing the current situation of the water cycle and the water utility in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara (MAG). This research proposes a case study approach. Within our case of study, we focused on the water cycle and the water utilities system (Sistema Intermunicipal de los Servicios de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado (SIAPA)) and ask two questions: (1) What are the causes of water scarcity and flooding in the MAG? and (2) What are the proposals to solve these problems under a WSUD approach? By answering these questions, we identified that the water management in the MAG corresponds to a single purpose infrastructure. This type of water management is common in developing cities and does not contribute to solve the problems of water scarcity and floods. The water supply policy is based only on the construction of large dams disregarding the storage and use of rainwater, and reuse of greywater, and water-conservation devices. In order to transition towards a water sensitive stage, changes in the water policy need to take place and a WSUD approach that includes multi-purpose infrastructure, should be considered.
Quantifying the Response of Grass Carp Larvae to Acoustic Stimuli Using Particle-Tracking Velocimetry
Authors: You Hojung , Tinoco Rafael O.
Published: February 2021

Acoustic deterrents are recognized as a promising method to prevent the spread of invasive grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes, 1844) and the negative ecological impacts caused by them. As the efficacy of sound barriers depends on the hearing capabilities of carp, it is important to identify whether carps can recognize acoustic signals and alter their swimming behavior. Our study focuses on quantifying the response of grass carp larvae when exposed to out-of-water acoustic signals within the range of 100–1000 Hz, by capturing their movement using particle-tracking velocimetry (PTV), a quantitative imaging tool often used for hydrodynamic studies. The number of responsive larvae is counted to compute response ratio at each frequency, to quantify the influence of sound on larval behavior. While the highest response occurred at 700 Hz, we did not observe any clear functional relation between frequency of sound and response ratio. Overall, 20–30% of larvae were consistently reacting to sound stimuli regardless of the frequency. In this study, we emphasize that larval behaviors when exposed to acoustic signals vary by individual, and thus a sufficient number of larvae should be surveyed at the same time under identical conditions, to better quantify their sensitivity to sound rather than repeating the experiment with individual specimens. Since bulk quantification, such as mean or quantile velocities of multiple specimens, can misrepresent larval behavior, our study finds that including the response ratio can more effectively reflect the larval response.
A review for Ralitsa Kostadinova’s book “Suspended sentence under Bulgarian Criminal Law”
Authors: Ilkova Ralitsa
Published: February 2021

The review is dedicated to the monograph entitled “Suspended Sentence under Bulgarian Criminal Law” by Ralitsa Kostadinova. In the book the author has pointed her scientific research in an academic area, namely that of suspended sentence, which so far has not been subject of a thorough and in-depth scientific analysis in Bulgaria, but at the same time it is of great practical significance in particular with regard to the work of the judicial bodies. The monograph under review undoubtedly contributes to the criminal legal theory.
Patient Harm Resulting From Medication Reconciliation Process Failures: A Study of Serious Events Reported by Pennsylvania Hospitals
Authors: Harper Amy , Kukielka Elizabeth , Jones Rebecca
Published: February 2021

Medication reconciliation broadly defined includes both formal and informal processes that involve the comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s medications during each transition of care and change in therapy. The medication reconciliation process is complex, and studies have shown that up to 91% of medication reconciliation errors are clinically significant and 1–2% are serious or potentially life-threatening. We queried the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) and identified 93 serious events related to the medication reconciliation process reported between January 2015 and August 2020. Serious events related to medication reconciliation were most common among patients 65 years or older (55.9%; 52 of 93). The majority of events (58.1%; 54 of 93) contributed to or resulted in temporary harm and required treatment or intervention. Permanent harm or death occurred as a result of 3.3% (3 of 93) of the events. Admission/triage was the most frequent transition of care associated with events (69.9%; 65 of 93). The most common stage of the medication reconciliation process at which failures most directly contributed to patient harm was order entry/transcription (41.9%; 39 of 93) and resulted most frequently in wrong dose (n=21) or dose omission (n=13). Most events were discovered after the patient had a change in condition (76.3%; 71 of 93), and patients most often required readmission, hospitalization, emergency care, intensive care, or transfer to a higher level of care (58.0%; 54 of 93). Among 128 medications identified across all events, neurologic or psychiatric medications were the most common (39.1%; 50 of 128), and anticonvulsants were the most common pharmacologic class among neurologic or psychiatric medications (42.0%; 21 of 50). Based on our findings, risk reduction strategies that may improve patient safety related to the medication reconciliation process include defined clinician roles for medication reconciliation, listing the indication for each medication prescribed, and for facilities to consider adding anticonvulsants to their processes for medications with a high risk for harm.
Імагологічні аспекти наукової спадщини Л.Г. Фрізмана
Authors: Марченко Тетяна Михайлівна
Published: February 2021

Стаття присвячена аналізу імагологічного змісту книги Л.Г. Фрізмана «Така доля. Єврейська тема в російській літературі» і є спробою осмислити внесок вченого в розвиток сучасної наукової проблематики, яка викликає інтерес у широкої аудиторії. Паралельно з використанням традицій, термінології та методології академічного літературознавства автор книги використав когнітивно-дискурсивні практики у вивченні величезного історико-літературного й художнього матеріалу. Особливості поєднання науковцем традиційних і сучасних наукових підходів розглянуті в пропонованій статті. Оскільки словесну творчість російських письменників представлено в книзі одночасно як естетичну і ментальну діяльність, акцентовано увагу на виявленні зв’язків між задумом та його конкретним втіленням в художній літературі, публіцистиці, епістолярії, інших парадигмах. Етнообраз єврея, тобто образ «іншого», вчений аналізує не тільки як художньо-естетичний феномен (сфера історичної поетики), але й в соціально-ідеологічному ракурсі. Російська словесність XIX–XX ст. розглядається як сфера функціонування і, одночасно, як джерело стереотипів, які різними каналами транслюються в суспільну свідомість і формують уявлення одного народу про інший. В статті показано роль Л.Г. Фрізмана у вивченні соціальних та ідеологічних факторів, які зумовили літературне міфологізування «єврейських стереотипів» в російській масовій свідомості. Матеріал, що зібрав науковець, дозволяє відтворити картину того, як різні варіанти «єврейського міфу», які виникли в межах єврейської теми російської літератури, актуалізувались на певних історичних етапах, набували стереотипного характеру, а потім долались, змінювались іншими. Основні акценти, розставлені авторитетним вченим, започаткували міцну основу для всіх подальших наукових звернень до вивчення єврейської теми в російській літературі.
Концепція гармонії у пейзажній ліриці Аннетти фон Дросте-Гюльсхоф (цикл віршів «Die Heidebilder»)
Authors: Білоус Наталя Володимирівна
Published: February 2021

Стаття присвячена вивченню засобів і прийомів утілення гармонії і умиротворення у віршах з циклу «Die Heidebilder» Аннети фон Дросте-Гюльсхоф, об’єднаних темою «Der Weiher»: «Die Linde», «Die Wasserfäden», «Das Schilf» та «Der Weiher». Творчість поетеси визначається неповторною індивідуальністю, їй, як жодному іншому майстру слова того часу, вдалося виразити у пейзажній ліриці баланс статичного та динамічного у взаємодії живої та неживої природи. У статті досліджуються лексико-семантичні засоби образної мови циклу, застосування персоніфікації елементів пейзажу, використання фольклорних та християнських символів, перехресне представлення одних і тих самих персоніфікованих персонажів з різної фокальної перспективи для посилення сюжетної нерозривності циклу. Семантично вірші циклу «Die Heidebilder» угруповані навколо образу художнього полотна. З кожним наступним віршем циклу Дросте інтенсифікує асоціативний зв’язок між поетичними образами та зоровими й слуховими уявленнями читача. Яскравість порівнянь і численні епітети створюють динамічну картину гармонії природи. Комбінуючи вищеперелічені засоби і прийоми, майстриня створює багатопланову ідилічну картину, водночас рухому і збалансовану з точки зору перспективи, з чітким розподілом фокусу уваги між дійовими особами. Одним з аспектів дослідження є порівняння представлених віршів Дросте з творами Ф. Гельдерліна «Die Eichbäume», «Die Erlen» Новаліса, та Й. фон Ейхендорфа «Bei einer Linde», написаними в романтичній традиції когерентності внутрішнього емоційного стану героя і зовнішніх ознак об’єкту природи. Вірші-звернення Дросте позбавлені внутрішньої напруги і спротиву, пафосного трагізму, любовної ностальгії, притаманних пейзажній ліриці її сучасників-романтиків. У віршах Дросте асоціативний світ постає з метафоричного тла. Поетеса наголошує на схожості між природним та людським тяжінням до гармонії та умиротворення.
Outsiders, vikings, and merchants: The context dependency of the Gall-Ghaidheil in medieval Ireland and Scotland
Authors: McDonald Roderick W.
Published: February 2021

The identity, geography, and politics of the 'Gall-Ghaidheil' have been re-visited by scholars in recent decades, principally through close contextual analyses of the Irish Annals. However, this scholarship has tended to steer clear of their literary representation, however sparse that is. This paper looks at the implications of their characterisation in the Middle Irish Airec Menman Airard Mac Coisse, and suggests that their association with merchants in that text may give an indication of their social status and economic role, and the possible prejudices of the author of that text.
Assessing Visigoth latinity in the late sixth century: The contribution of Reccared's letter to Gregory I
Authors: Bishop Chris
Published: February 2021

In the final years of the sixth century, the Gothic chieftain, Reccared, wrote a letter to Pope Gregory the Great - a letter that offers a unique insight into that generation of Visigoths who abandoned their native tongue, embraced Catholicism, and established the kingdom of Spain. The letter demonstrates that Reccared was reasonably fluent in Latin, although commentators have, for some centuries now, felt compelled to point out just how many mistakes the warlord made and how egregious these mistakes were. These errors are particularly troubling given that, at the Third Synod of Toledo conducted in 589, Reccared had purportedly addressed the assembly in perfect, even slightly archaised, Latin. This article compares Reccared's letter with a selection of other early Germanic literature, especially those elements of the corpus that seek to translate Greek or Latin predecessors, in order to contextualise his errors and to offer some opinions as to why those mistakes might have been made.
Defining a War: INDOCHINA, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE MAYAGUEZ INCIDENT
Authors: Hunter Michael
Published: February 2021

Only two weeks after the fall of Saigon in May 1975, Khmer Rouge forces seized the American merchant ship SS Mayaguez (1944) off the Cambodian coast, setting up a Marine rescue and recovery battle on the island of Koh Tang. This battle on 12–15 May 1975 was the final U.S. military episode amid the wider Second Indochina War. The term Vietnam War has impeded a proper understanding of the wider war in the American consciousness, leading many to disassociate the Mayaguez incident from the Vietnam War, though they belong within the same historical frame. This article seeks to provide a heretofore unseen historical argument connecting the Mayaguez incident to the wider war and to demonstrate that Mayaguez and Koh Tang veterans are Vietnam veterans, relying on primary sources from the Ford administration, the papers of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and interviews with veterans.
Kartu Bergambar Meningkatkan Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Prosedur Mencuci Tangan Anak Kelas 5 Sekolah Dasar Di SD Muhammadiyah 14 Balayudha Palembang Tahun 2019
Authors: Hasanah Tri Meilana , Majid Yudi Abdul , Tirtayanti Sri
Published: February 2021

Rendahnya pengetahuan anak usia sekolah tentang pentingnya cuci tangan berkaitan dengan paparan informasi dan peran serta tenaga kesehatan dalam memberikan pendidikan kesehatan disekolah. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut diperlukan peran petugas kesehatan atau perawat. Salah satu peran perawat dalam hal ini sebagai edukator. Pendidikan kesehatan pada anak usia sekolah dasar harus disesuaikan dengan perkembangan pada dirinya. Salah satu media yang tepat untuk pendidikan kesehatan pada anak sekolah dasar  yaitu media kartu bergambar yang  sudah dimodifikasi dengan gambar, tulisan tentang prosedur mencuci tangan dan disertai dengan warna yang menarik. Tujuan Penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui Perbedaan Pengetahuan, Sikap, Dan Perilaku Prosedur Mencuci Tangan Anak Kelas 5 Sekolah Dasar Di SD Muhammadiyah 14 Balayudha Palembang Tahun 2019. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu  pre-eksperimental dengan one group pre test dan post test design dengan uji analisa Wilcoxon Rank Test dan jumlah sampel 175 responden. Berdasarkan analisa univariat diketahui nilai median pengetahuan sebelum dilakukan pendidikan kesehatan 9,00 dan setelah pendidikan kesehatan 11,00. Nilai median sikap sebelum pendidikan kesehatan 41,00 dan setelah pendidikan kesehatan 47,00. Nilai median prosedur sebelum pendidikan kesehatan 2,00 dan setelah pendidikan kesehatan 6,00. Hasil uji statistik wilcoxon rank test didapatkan nilai P Value 0,000. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada perbedaan pengetahuan, sikap, dan prosedur cuci tangan sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan pendidikan kesehatan dengan media kartu bergambar pada anak kelas 5 sekolah dasar di SD Muhammadiyah 14 Balayudha Palembang.
Status Fungsional Pasien Stroke Di Ruang 5 Rsud Dr. Soekardjo Kota Tasikmalaya
Authors: Robby Asep , Selpiyati Selpiyati
Published: February 2021

Stroke merupakan kerusakan jaringan otak yang disebabkan oleh berkurangnya atau terhentinya suplai darah secara tiba-tiba. Disabilitas umum yang sering terjadi pada pasien stroke adalah kelumpuhan atau kelemahan pada satu sisi tubuh yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan fungsional. Status fungsional merupakan kemampuan individu untuk melakukan perawatan diri, pemeliharaan diri, dan aktivitas fisik dalam melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui gambaran status fungsional pasien stroke dalam aktivitas makan, mandi, berpakaian, perawatan diri, buang air besar, buang air kecil, toileting, mobilisasi, berpindah dan naik turun tangga. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskripsi kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan accidentalsampling yaitu sebanyak 24 responden, penelitian ini dilakukan di Ruang X RS Y Tasikmalaya. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah Barthel Index. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan status fungsional pasien stroke responden mayoritas memiliki ketergantungan total (50,0%), dalam aktivitas makan mayoritas memerlukan bantuan, dalam aktivitas buang air besar mayoritas mandiri sedangkan dalam aktivitas mandi, berpakaian, perawatan diri, buang air kecil, toileting, mobilisasi, berpindah dan naik turun tangga mayoritas mengalami ketergantunga total. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa status fungsional pasien stroke mayoritas mengalami ketergantungan total.
METHOD OF GIVING NURSING CONNECTION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISCHARGE PLANNING
Authors: Imelda Tiara , Yulia Sri , Muliyadi Muliyadi
Published: February 2021

ABSTRAK

Latar Belakang : Pelaksanaan discharge planning yang belum optimal dilaksanakan, dapat menyebabkan tidak efektifnya kontinuitas perawatan di rumah, meningkatkan resiko keparahan (severity), dan dirawat kembali (readmission). Tujuan : Mengetahui hubungan karakteristik perawat dan metode pemberian asuhan keperawatan dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2019. Metode : Desain deskriptif analitik dengan cross-sectional. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 perawat dengan tehnik purposive sampling. Penelitian menggunakan instrumen kuesioner. Uji statistik Chi Square dan t-test. Hasil : Ada hubungan antara metode pemberian asuhan keperawatan dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning (p=0,020 < ? = 0,05). Sedangkan usia (p=0,742), jenis kelamin (p=0,672), pendidikan (p=0,165), masa kerja (p=0,618) tidak ada hubungan dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning. Simpulan : Metode pemberian asuhan keperawatan merupakan faktor yang berhubungan dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning. Perlunya penambahan SDM atau perawat di Ruangan pada saat shift malam.
HUBUNGAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI DENGAN KINERJA PERAWAT DALAM MEMBERIKAN PELAYANAN KEPERAWATAN DI RUMAH SAKIT MUHAMADIYAH TAHUN 2019
Authors: Utami Tri , Romiko Romiko , Yulia Sri
Published: February 2021

Budaya Organisasi merupakan aspek penting  dalam   terciptanya sistem kinerja perawat yang baik, Budaya organisasi yang baik diruang rawat inap akan mempengaruhi kinerja perawat menjadi lebih baik dan dapat menciptakan pelayanan yang bermutu. Mengetahui hubungan budaya organisasi dengan kinerja perawat dalam memberikan pelayanan keperawatan di Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang: Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional, teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive Sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan dua yaitu kuesioner budaya organisasi dan kinerja perawat dengan menggunakan uji statistik Chi Square dan analisa univariat memiliki 27 responden (54%) perawat yang mempersepsikan budaya organisasi tinggi dan kinerja perawat yang memiliki berkinerja baik terdapat 28 responden (56%) Ada hubungan signifikan antara budaya organisasi dengan kinerja perawat dalam memberikan pelayanan keperawatan (p value =0,000) Budaya organisasi adalah aspek yang berhubungan pada kinerja perawat sehingga diharapkan rumah sakit harus dapat memperhatikan indikator kinerja perawat dalam menciptakan pelayanan keperawatan yang bermutu.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL PADA REMAJA DI SMK MJPS 1 KOTA TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Nurdianti Reni , Marlina Lina , Sumarni Sumarni
Published: February 2021

Nowadays, sex among teenagers is not taboo. Sexual behavior among adolescents tends to increase, especially unmarried adolescents. In the24 countries in North America and Europe show that adolescent sexual behavior begins at the age of 15. The survey was conducted to 33,943 in 24 countries carried out by a French Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), showing that 13.2% of adolescents have been sexually active since the age of 15 and do not use contraceptives. Meanwhile, 82% use contraception.The purpose of this study was whether there was a relationship between knowledge and sexual behavior in adolescents at SMK MJPS 1 Tasikmalaya city.

This research method is descriptive analytic with cross-sectional correlation approach. Samples taken in this study were students of class X-XII teenagers at SMK MJPS 1 Tasikmalaya city by using the sampling technique used was random sampling.

                The results of the respondent's data taken were 89 people. From the data obtained, students with sufficient knowledge amounted to 60 people or (67.4%) and a small number of students with less knowledge amounted to 7 people (7.9%) with less behavior amounted to 37 people or (41.6%) and good behavior amounted to 24 people or (27%). Statistical test results obtainedx²= 15.922, p-value 0.003 <0.05 means that there is a relationship between knowledge and sexual behavior in adolescents at SMK MJPS 1 Kota Tasikmalaya. Based on the results of the study, there is a need for education and counseling for adolescents by the local health center regarding the impact of sexual behavior on adolescents.
PENGARUH REBUSAN DAUN SALAM TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR ASAM URAT PADA LANSIA: LITERARURE REVIEW
Authors: Patyawargana Pandu Patyawargana , Falah Miftahul
Published: February 2021

Tingginya angka kejadian penyakit gout artritis di masyarakat yang dapat menimbulkan dampak yang cukup serius. Untuk mencegah atau menurunkan kadar urat meningkat yaitu dengan memanfaatkan tumbuhan alami berupa daun salam. Daun salam mengandung flavonoid yang mampu menurunkan kadar asam urat. Tujuan penelitian  ini adalah untuk mengetahui  pengaruh rebusan daun salam terhadap  penurunan kadar asam urat lansia. Metode penelitian ini adalah  literature Review melalui pencarian artikel yang dilakukan di internet dengan search engine Google Scholar dan Portal Garuda, terdiri dari 120 populasi didapat 8 jurnal full text yang sesuai kriteria inklusi. Hasil penelitian bahwa daun salam terbukti efektif menurunkan kadar asam urat pada penderita gout arthitis. Daun salam mempunyai kandungan yang bermanfaat bagi penderita gout arthitis yaitu diantaranya  flavonoid. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa ada pengaruh rebusan daun salam terhadap penurunan kadar asam urat pada lansia penderita gout artritis. Peneliti ini pun menyarankan dalam melakukan penatalaksanaan penurunan kadar asam urat pada penderita gout artritis dapat melakukan dengan cara mengkonsumsi rebusan daun salam. Dimana hal tersebut sudah terbukti dari penelitian sebelumnya yang telah mendapatkan hasil yang signifikan bernilai memiliki pengaruh.
Determinants of digital transformation of the national economy
Authors: Brechko Oleksandr
Published: February 2021

Introduction. One of the main directions of ensuring the balanced development of the national economy is the digital transformation, which covers almost all spheres of life at the micro, meso and macro levels. An important component of the digital transformation of the economy is the service provision of its subsystems, which is carried out on the basis of a platform approach that is able to digitize social, economic and technological processes in the construction of ecosystems. In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digitalization has become a tool for commercializing the achievements of technological progress. This highlights the need to study the key determinants of digital transformation and opportunities for economic breakthrough.The object of research is the process of digital transformation of the constituent subsystems of the national economy.Purpose. The subject of the study is a set of scientific approaches and practical mechanisms for digitization of business processes as a factor of accelerated economic development.Goal. The study is devoted to substantiating the conceptual foundations of the digital transformation of the national economy in the context of its accelerated development.Methods. In the process of research general scientific methods were used: system, structural analysis, grouping in the study of structural elements and identification of factors and problems of digitization; historical analysis to consider the scientific principles and institutional mechanism of the digital transformation of the economy; comparative analysis in assessing the possibilities of implementing the service component of digitalization; economic analysis in assessing the current state of digital transformation of the national economy.Results. The article analyzes the essential determinants of the digital transformation  of the economy, establishes the objective need to introduce digital technologies in the  real sector. The scientific novelty of the obtained results lies in the substantiation of conceptual approaches to digital transformation by detailing the forms and methods of its implementation in economic processes.The practical significance of the obtained results is that the developed recommendations will be used to create organizational support for the digital transformation of the national economy at different levels of its functioning.Prospects. Prospects for further research are in the plane of the use of innovative mechanisms for digitization of business processes, the introduction of virtual digital assets, the creation of effective decentralized database management systems.
Theoretical and methodological bases of formation of tourist destinations in western Ukrainian border regions
Authors: Brych Vasyl , Kyfyak Olexander
Published: February 2021

Introduction. Tourist  activity in the western Ukrainian border regions is organized     in such a way that a tourist destination becomes a key element of the tourism system. However, their small number and some problems with their creation require theoretical and methodological support, which determines the relevance of the scientific article.Purpose and methods. Definition of basic theories, basic scientific approaches and formation of an ideal image of a tourist destination for the western Ukrainian border regions. The methodological basis of the study are general scientific and theoretical methods:–  analysis and synthesis - to determine the basic theories and scientific approaches to the formation of tourist destinations;–  expert assessment – to establish the main components of tourist destinations and determine their types;–  idealization – to form an ideal image of a tourist destination;–  induction, deduction – to determine the basic principles of a systematic approach which is based on the consideration of a tourist destination as a whole object.Results. Based on the analysis of theories of local government, the most important theories are identified and their role in the formation of tourist destinations. In particular, the use of the theory of dualism implies that the formation of tourist destinations must take into account the balance of state and local interests and the inadmissibility of the separation of individual management tasks into local and state. The theory of a free community gives the community the right to independently manage its territory, its resources, determine activities, implement advanced technologies, and so on. No less important for the formation of tourist destinations is the general theory of municipal government or socio-economic theory, which is based not on human rights, but economic necessity and practicality.The analysis of the territories of western Ukrainian border regions on the provision of tourist resources, the organization of cross-border cooperation, which helped to determine the main scientific approaches to the formation of tourist destinations and establish the main components of a tourist destination, determine its types by scale and radius.Conclusions. Defining basic theories and scientific approaches to the formation of tourist destinations, creating an ideal image of a tourist destination for the western Ukrainian border regions will contribute to their further successful operation.Discussion. Prospects for further research include the study of foreign experience, the use of a cluster approach, ranking and sequence of actions in the theoretical and methodological support of the formation of tourist destinations.
Ways to improve the innovation performance of enterprises
Authors: Trush Iryna
Published: February 2021

Introduction. It is proved that the role of innovation efficiency is significant for high- tech enterprises and is growing for the economy as a whole. However, evaluation of the efficiency of investment in innovation, which is used in practice, does not take into account sufficiently the features of the innovation process, which leads to a high proportion of false decisions and lack of the commercial outcome of innovations. To increase the efficiency of innovative activities of enterprises, new requirements are put forward to improve the mechanism of selection of innovative projects during their internal examination.The purpose of the study is to deepen the methodological approaches to assess   the effectiveness of innovation performance of enterprises and improve the mechanism of examination of innovative projects.Research methods. The article used general scientific and specific research methods, in particular: analysis and synthesis - to improve the interpretation of the concept of “innovative activity of the enterprise”; system approach - to clarify the economic meaning of the concepts of “management of innovative activities of the enterprise”, “efficiency of innovative activities of the enterprise”; graphic - for visual representation of statistical material and illustration of theoretical and practical provisions; expert assessment - to determine the effectiveness of innovative activities of the enterprise.Results of the research. In the course the evaluation of the efficiency of investments in the innovation project predetermines processing of expert assessments applying special tools, which involves checking the conditions of consistency and consensus of experts’ ideas. The final stage of the expertise involves making a decision on selection of one or several innovation projects for implementation in the conditions of the enterprise under consideration. It is established that the basis of selection should be the rating of  the innovation project, the cost of its implementation and the budget of the enterprise’s innovation development. The final decision on the appropriateness of introduction of     the innovation project does not require rigid formalization, but should be taken by senior management board of the enterprise as a result of qualitative assessment of the efficiency of investment in innovation projects.Perspectives. In future research, we plan to develop an algorithm for evaluating and selecting innovative projects during its examination at the enterprise level; to investigate the methodological tools for evaluating the effectiveness of innovative activities of enterprises.
Increasing the financial stability of enterprises with the help of financial analysis tools
Authors: Lyubenko Andriy , Shurpenkova Ruslana , Sarahman Oksana
Published: February 2021

Introduction. In market conditions, the successful operation of the enterprise largely depends on the level of stability of its financial condition. If the company is financially stable, it has a number of advantages over other companies of the same profile to obtain loans, attract investment, in the selection of contractors and in the selection of qualified personnel. The higher the financial stability of the company, the greater it is regardless   of changes in market conditions and, consequently, the lower the risk of bankruptcy. Therefore, the strategic goal of any business is to ensure financial stability.If the company is financially stable, solvent, it has a number of advantages over other companies of the same profile in obtaining loans, attracting investment, in choosing suppliers and in the selection of qualified personnel. The higher the resilience of the company, the more it is independent of unexpected changes in market conditions and, consequently, the lower the risk of bankruptcy.Purpose. To develop theoretical and methodological approaches to ensure the financial stability of enterprises based on the use of financial analysis tools.Methods. The study was conducted using general and special methods of cognition: observation, statistical, logical and comparative analysis, grouping, generalization and classification, systemic and structural approaches. The total analytical potential of the tools used ensured the reliability of the conclusions and recommendations obtained in the study. Results. The essence and significance of the financial stability of the enterprise are revealed, the directions of strengthening the financial stability of the enterprise by effective use of the tools of financial analysis are outlined. The main functional components that determine the economic stability of the enterprise and a system of measures that provides a timely response to deviations from the planned values of economic stability of the enterprise are identified.Prospects for further research. Prospects for further research are to deepen the methodological foundations of ensuring the financial stability of the enterprise through the tools of financial analysis and the formation of strategies and tactics to ensure the financial stability of enterprises.
Social Aspects of Energy Production from Renewable Sources
Authors: Czekała Wojciech , Tarkowski Filip , Pochwatka Patrycja
Published: February 2021

The increased demand for energy determines the need to search for its next sources. One of them could be renewable energy sources, whose importance is increasing, among others, due to the limited resources of fossil fuels. In addition, renewable energy production has many benefits, mainly environmental and economic. Moreover, the social aspects associated with it cannot be ignored. The aim of this work was to discuss selected social benefits resulting from the production of renewable energy.
Among the most important advantages of renewable energy sources is their local aspect, since energy production solves many regional problems, mainly related to its transport. The issue of energy security is also essential. In the case of biofuel production, the possibility of involving waste in energy production is extremely beneficial. The use of renewable energy itself directly affects the improvement of the environment, which in turn has a positive effect on people.
Nowadays, sustainable development is one of the most critical challenges of humanity. These activities are closely related to the use of renewable energy sources. It is important to pay attention not only to subjects related to the environmental and economic aspects but also the impact of renewable energy sources on society.
Sustainable Development Goals – Quo Vadis, Cities of the World?
Authors: Venkatesh G
Published: February 2021

The United Nations unveiled a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015, with 169 targets and a little over 230 indicators. This was a sequel to the Millennium Development Goals whose remit ended in 2015. Challenges lie ahead for governments around the world – national, provincial and municipal – to adapt the targets and indicators to effect a meaningful transition towards sustainable development by 2030. Cities are where the battle for sustainable development will be won or lost – they contribute 80% of the global GDP, and account for 70% each of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. With over two-thirds of the global population likely to live in cities by 2060, this is more than a cliché. A clutch of sustainable cities makes a sustainable province; a clutch of sustainable provinces makes a sustainable country, and it follows that several sustainable countries learning and sharing and helping other countries, will make for a sustainable world in the 21st century and further on into the future. While moving forward, trade-offs and complementarities must not be forgotten. Often, there are serendipitous benefits when complementarities which exist are not factored in, but the trade-offs if forgotten may end up robbing Peter to pay Paul. Despite the interregnum brought about by the Corona Virus pandemic in 2020, the world will be getting up, dusting itself clean and moving ahead in the next decade towards the SDGs set for year-2030.
DIAGNOZA STANU I WALORÓW PARKÓW MIEJSKICH LUBLINA ORAZ WYTYCZNE DO ICH KSZTAŁTOWANIA
Authors: Adamiec Paweł , Trzaskowska Ewa
Published: February 2021

Parki mogą być postrzegane z jednej strony jako wartość kulturowa miasta, tereny realizujące różne potrzeby mieszkańców, z drugiej w kontekście kształtowania środowiska przyrodniczego miasta, pełniącego funkcje przyrodnicze: biologiczne, hydrologiczne i klimatyczne. W obu podejściach na pierwszy plan wysuwa się warunek kompleksowej oceny i badania całości „tworzywa”, wskazując na istotę budowania przez parki systemu, którego celem jest zapewnienie mieszkańcom miasta dostępu do zieleni. W pracy przeprowadzono wieloaspektowe analizy przestrzeni parków Lublina, które pozwoliły na sformułowanie wytycznych dotyczących ich kształtowania, modernizacji, aby jak najlepiej pełniły zadane im funkcje.
Factors influencing the SME business success in Malaysia
Authors:   BSc (Hons) Business & Management from University of Salford, United Kingdom, residing at SENTRAL College Penang, Malaysia, Hui Lim Chin , Ban Teoh Kok ,   SENTRAL College Penang, Malaysia
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The research aimed to investigate the factors that influence SME business success in Malaysia. Research methodology: This study employed a quantitative research design and used a paper-based online questionnaire to collect data from 100 SME entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Smart PLS 3.2.8 was used to analyse the data collected in this study. Results: The study concluded that the factors of entrepreneurs’ personalities traits and effective marketing have no significant relationship with SME business success, while the strategic planning and management is significantly positive related to SME business success. Limitations: The present study had a small number of respondents to obtain more accurate results. Contribution: The results can be useful to optimise the local SME business performance by presenting the factor that is significantly and positively influencing business success. This study makes a new attempt to demonstrate the effect of strategic planning and management on SME business success in Malaysia. Besides, the research emphasises the importance of implementation of strategic planning and management in SME business to enhance the rate of business success. Keywords: Business success, Malaysia, SME
Design and Analysis of a Clamping Plate for Automobile using Press Tool
Authors:   Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, B.G Dharshan , Ananthapadmanabham K C ,   Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, R Somashekar ,   Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Published: February 2021

The objective of the work is to design and analysis of a press tool for component clamping plate which is used in automobile to meet the production requirement of 2,00, 000 components for an automobile. To achieve this press tool having combination of operations like blanking, piercing and bending is designed for producing a clamping plate in a single stroke in two stages and to optimize production rate and manufacturing cost. Based on features in the component, compound die is designed which can perform blanking and piecing operation in first stage followed by bending operation in the second stage. The structural analysis was carried out for the forming dies and punches which shows that both the deflections and the stresses are well within the limits.
The Effects of Gaming on University Student Quiz Performance
Authors: Gist Corinne M , Andzik Natalie , Smith Elle E , Xu Menglin , Neef Nancy A
Published: February 2021

The use of competitive games to increase classroom engagement has become common practice among many teachers. However, it is unclear if using games as an assessment tool is a viable way to increase student performance. This study examined the effects of administering quizzes through a game-based system, Kahoot!,versusprivately on an electronic device. The quiz scores of 56 undergraduate students, enrolled in one of two special education courses, were evaluated. A linear regression was used to compare student scores across the two conditions, as well as performance over the course of a 15-week semester. No significant difference in quiz scores was found between the two conditions, and quiz scores in both conditions improved similarly over time. Sixty-eight percent of the students reported preferring to take the quiz privately on an electric device as opposed to on Kahoot!. Limitations and recommendations for practitioners are discussed.
Culturally Responsive Perceptions and Practices of Instructors at a Minority-Serving Institution
Authors: Warren Jeffrey M. , Goins Camille L. , Locklear Leslie A. , Unger Dana L. , Locklear Tiffany M. , Neal Gerald , Nickolson Claudia , Robinson Gretchen G.
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the culturally responsive perceptions and practices of instructors at a public, minority-serving institution located in the southeast quadrant of the United States. Survey data were collected from 34 undergraduate and graduate faculty participants. Findings from a hierarchical regression analysis indicated that race or ethnicity and deficit ideology were predictive of instructor-student relationships and effectively communicating expectations. Additionally, a thematic analysis of participant responses suggested instructors believe students do not value higher education, and academic advisors should take on a more expansive role. Participants minimized the role they play in promoting student success. Based on these findings, the authors suggest that universities develop strategic plans to address inequitable policies and practices. Furthermore, instructors must challenge beliefs that are detrimental to culturally responsive instruction. A discussion of the findings and implications for culturally responsive instruction in higher education, particularly at minority serving institutions, are included.
“I teach, therefore I am?”
Authors: Gallagher Kristel M
Published: February 2021

This exploratory study sought to identify the existence of a “teaching persona” in college professors. Specifically, an examination of self-reported differences in traits displayed as teachers versus in everyday life was conducted. Also investigated were feelings of job satisfaction and burnout in relation to these differences. Findings suggest that professors see themselves as more extraverted, emotionally stable, caring/supportive, professionally competent, and better communicators as teachers than in their everyday lives. However, adjunct professors lacked distinctiveness in all areas. Social science professors were less open to new experiences as teachers than in their everyday lives, while natural science professors were more open. In a few instances, larger differences between one’s teaching persona and everyday life were significantly related to more burnout and less job satisfaction. Being more conscientious, feeling more capable, and perceiving oneself as a better communicator in the teacher-role was associated with more job burnout.
“A TRUE EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF XYLOCAINE 2%
GEL ON PAIN INTENSITY DURING INTRAVENOUS CANNULATION AMONG PATIENTS AT
SELECTED TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL BELAGAVI”
Authors: Badiger Mounesh , Patil Honnagouda
Published: February 2021

A true experimental, post test only control group design was used to nd out the effectiveness of Xylocaine 2% gel on pain intensity reduction
during intravenous cannulation among the adult patients tertiary care hospital of Belagavi, Karnataka. Quantitative approach was used for the
study. The study was done on 80 adult patients using standardized pain numerical scale. (Based on pilot study the prevalence rates in both group
calculated p1=82% p2=100%, q1=18 q2=0, d=18% , Z= 1.96 (at 5% α error), Z= 0.842 (at 80% power) n=38 40). Simple random (lottery
method) technique was used .in this study the patients, who have a patent intravenous cannula in place and who are unable perceive and responds
for pain (unconscious patient). Demographical variables analyzed for the study Age, Gender, Education, Occupation, Previous experience,
duration of pain during intravenous cannulation, site of cannulation and size of intravenous Cannula (Variables Independent variable: Xylocaine
2% gel. Dependent variable: Pain intensity experience during intravenous cannulation). Total 21 reviews were taken under the title of the above
study (Indian- 03, International- 18). The conceptual framework used for this study is based on General Systems Theory introduced by Ludwig Von
Bertalanffy in 1968. The obtained data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean of post test pain intensity during IV
cannulation in experimental group was 1.93 and 4.30 in control group and SD of 0.60 in experimental group, 0.61 in control group. In this study
62.50% of participants have mild pain and 15% have moderate pain in experimental group as compared to 55% have severe pain followed by
37.50% have worst pain in control group. The difference is found to be statistically signicant