bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RESISTÊNCIA AERÓBIA MUSCULAR PERIFÉRICA E CAPACIDADE FUNCIONAL EM IDOSOS COM DOENÇA PULMONAR OBSTRUTIVA CRÔNICA
Authors: Marreiros Patrick Everson Sodré , Castro Vandelma Lopes de , Ferreira Juliana Figueiredo , Costa Rayane Alves da , Gomes Beatriz Brito , Almeida Clara Narcisa Silva , Moraes William Rafael Almeida , Carneiro Saul Rassy , Neves Laura Maria Tomazi
Published: December 2022

Objetivou-se avaliar a resistência aeróbia muscular periférica de idosos com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) e correlacionar com a capacidade funcional. Foram avaliados dados antropométricos e clínicos, capacidade funcional e resistência aeróbia muscular periférica, fixando-se o p≤ 0,05. A amostra foi composta por 14 indivíduos com DPOC, apresentaram London Chest Activity of Daily Living (LCADL) com índices de comprometimento, Teste de Caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6min) dentro da normalidade, escore de TGlittre abaixo dos valores de referência. TC6min e o TGlittre não apresentaram correlação significativa com o tempo de realização ou a quantidade de repetições do TPP. A avaliação da resistência muscular periférica através do TPP foi dificultada por não haver na literatura valores de referência para a faixa etária da população do estudo, porém foi encontrada uma correlação significativa moderada entre a escala LCADL com o número de repetições e o tempo do TPP.
FUTBÓL CALLEJERO
Authors: Castro Lígia Estronioli de , Ferreira Lilian Aparecida
Published: December 2022

O Fútbol Callejero surge na Argentina, assentado no que podemos denominar por quatro princípios básicos que vão caracterizar e estruturar sua prática: desenvolvimento em três tempos; ausência de árbitros/as e presença de um/a mediador/a; equipes mistas; pontuação final que envolve o jogo jogado e os três pilares fundantes (cooperação, solidariedade e respeito). Com essa configuração particular, essa prática motriz teria sido criada para recuperar o protagonismo da juventude e oportunizar uma dinâmica de diálogo entre os seus participantes, marcados pela vulnerabilidade social. Tal caracterização apresenta uma prática motriz, ainda que com aproximações com o futebol esporte, igualmente com diversas peculiaridades. Deste modo, o objetivo deste artigo foi realizar uma análise teórica, ainda bastante preliminar, das estruturas e dinâmicas do Fútbol Callejero, tendo em conta os conceitos básicos da Praxiologia Motriz.
DECORRÊNCIAS DA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 À PRÁTICA ESPORTIVA DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA EM BOA VISTA (RR)
Authors: Sousa Vânia Dulya Beckman , Sanchotene Vitória Crivellaro , Nicoletti Lucas Portilho , Mazo Janice Zarpellon , Cardoso Vinicíus Denardin
Published: December 2022

As primeiras notícias sobre a Covid-19 são datadas do mês de dezembro de 2019 e, desde então tornaram-se recorrentes diversas informações sobre a pandemia no Brasil. Devido à alta taxa de contágio da doença, muitas atividades realizadas presencialmente foram interrompidas ou submetidas a adaptações em muitos lugares do Brasil. O presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar as decorrências da pandemia da Covid-19 à prática esportiva de pessoas com deficiência na cidade de Boa Vista, capital do estado de Roraima, nos anos de 2020 e 2021. A pesquisa foi realizada através de questionário elaborado no Google Formulários via internet, o qual foi respondido por 10 pessoas com deficiência, (sete mulheres e três homens), sendo uma pessoa com deficiência visual, uma com deficiência intelectual e oito com deficiência física. Dentre os principais achados, averiguou-se que os programas e projetos que acompanham as práticas esportivas de pessoas com deficiência foram interrompidos, aumentando o índice de sedentarismo no período dessas pessoas. Ainda, observou-se que a ausência ou redução de prática esportiva ocasionou consequências negativas tanto do ponto de vista psicológico quanto físico nos participantes da pesquisa. Diante das evidências, ressaltamos a necessidade da continuidade de programas e projetos esportivos para pessoas com deficiência, mesmo que de forma remota.
PERFIL FÍSICO, FISIOLÓGICO E BIOMECÂNICO E A RELAÇÃO ENTRE AS VARIÁVEIS DE DESEMPENHO EM ATLETAS AMADORES DE WHEELLCHAIR MOTO CROSS
Authors: Santos Didiomani dos , Moreno Marlene Aparecida , Auricchio José Ricardo , Merino Daniela Faleiros Betelli , Hartz Charlini Simoni
Published: December 2022

O objetivo do trabalho foi caracterizar o perfil físico,fisiológico e biomecânico de atletas do sexo masculino praticantes do Wheellchair Moto Cross (WCMX), por meios das variáveis de (potência de membros superiores (PMS), desempenho físico aeróbico (DFA), força de preensão palmar (FPP), e avaliar a correlação entre as variáveis desempenho fisiológico e biomecânico dos atletas na modalidade. Participaram do estudo 6 atletas do sexo masculino, idade média de 30,2 anos. Foram avaliadas a PMS (arremesso de medicine ball), DFA (protocolo adaptado para usuário de cadeira de rodas e FPP (protocolo ASHT). Dentro dos resultados obtidos entre as correlações entre as variáveis mecânicas do teste de arremesso de MMSS e FPP e as variáveis fisiológicas obtidas no teste de desempenho que mais se destacaram foram entre: FCfin e PMS (r=0,93, p=0,003), FCfin e FPP/MSD (r=0,80, p=0,27) FCfn e FPP/MSE (r=0,60, p=0,10), DP e PMS (r=0,76, p=0,03), DP e FPP;MSD (r=0,65, p=078), DP e FPP/MSE (r=0,51 p=0,15). Conclui-se que a caracterização do perfil físico, fisiológico biomecânico apresentou dados que se demonstraram positivos, devido à escassez observada na literatura, com estudos de tal população torna-se importante caracterizar os atletas do sexo masculino. Por tratar de uma população específica e pouco investigada, este trabalho irá contribuir para um maior entendimento sobre a modalidade e um aporte substância para programas de treinamento para este grupo específico.
QUEDAS E CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIOECONÔMICAS EM IDOSOS RESIDENTES EM RONDÔNIA, AMAZÔNIA OCIDENTAL BRASILEIRA (2007-2022)
Authors: Alves Mario Ribeiro , Fett Waléria Christiane Rezende
Published: December 2022

Quedas representam a principal causa de perda de capacidade funcional em idosos, resultantes de fatores individuais e/ou ambientais que levam à perda de autonomia e de independência. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar quedas em idosos residentes no estado de Rondônia, no período de 2007 a 2022. Justifica-se este estudo pela metodologia de análise no espaço e no tempo (inovadora para o tema), não sendo encontrados trabalhos que abordassem a questão para todo o estado de Rondônia. Foi realizado um estudo ecológico a partir de dados secundários, com análises no espaço e no tempo. Foram gerados modelo multivariado e mapas entre variáveis socioeconômicas e taxas de quedas, além de aglomerados de maior Risco Relativo para estes eventos. Durante o período de análise, foram observadas 5.711 internações por quedas. O modelo final multivariado teve como variáveis explicativas (com seus respectivos Betas padronizados): razão de dependência (-0,378), proporção de idosos analfabetos (-0,305), idosos com dificuldade de enxergar (-0,257), idosos com dificuldade de ouvir (0,312), notificações de violência contra idosos (0,583) e idosos com até meio salário-mínimo (-0,800). Quanto à autocorrelação espacial, foram selecionadas as variáveis proporção de idosos do sexo masculino que não são responsáveis pelo domicílio (0,115), proporção de idosos economicamente ativos (0,129), proporção de idosos que vivem em domicílios com água encanada (0,221) e proporção de idosos que vivem em domicílios adequados (0,227). Sugerem-se ações preventivas voltadas à realização de exercícios para melhora do equilíbrio estático e dinâmico, orientações visando movimentos/transferências seguros e ações de prevenção de sérias lesões, bem como a avaliação periódica da segurança do ambiente doméstico e cuidados especializados. Este estudo serve para engajamento de gestores da saúde envolvidos com questões referentes à saúde do idoso, reforçando conceitos da Saúde Coletiva e da Saúde Pública nacionais.
PROGRAMA DE TREINAMENTO ONLINE
Authors: Silva Bruno Allan Teixeira , Eltz Giovana Duarte , Oliveira Rosemeire de , Perilhão Mauro Sergio , Aptekmann Nancy Preising , Pires Fernanda Regina , Silva Ariana Aline da
Published: December 2022

A pandemia da Covid-19 remodelou o mundo inteiro, provocou isolamento social e consequentemente, aumento no sedentarismo. Tal fato implica na criação de estratégias em diversos setores e em programas de extensão para atender indivíduos que se encontram isolados e inativos. Com base neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho é investigar às vivências realizadas de janeiro a dezembro de 2021 no Projeto Vida em Movimento (VEM), narrado por meio de um relato da experiência vivida. Um relato de experiência com as atividades oferecidas gratuitamente para a comunidade, de forma online, com intervenções de Ginástica Funcional, Alongamento, Pilates e Ritmos, transmitidas pela plataforma Zoom meeting. O programa atendeu a comunidade, com boa adesão levando em consideração o tempo de existência do VEM, revelando a necessidade de projetos que promovam exercício físico, orientado e que sejam acessíveis a comunidade. Programas que desenvolvam relacionamento social, desenvolvimento de competência e autonomia para escolha das atividades, mesmo de forma online, podem favorecer a aderência nas atividades e na manutenção de um estilo de vida mais ativo, inclusive durante períodos que restrinjam o deslocamento de pessoas a realizarem suas atividades de rotina.
INFLUENCE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON HEALTH CARE OF PARTICIPANTS IN A CARDIORRESPIRATORY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Authors: Barcelos Guilherme Tadeu de , Heberle Isabel , Coneglian Juliana Cavestré , Bandeira Antonio Cleilson Nobre , Delevatti Rodrigo Sudatti , Gerage Aline  Mendes
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study was to evaluate by means of an online questionnaire the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on exercise practice in the control of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. This is a cross-sectional study, which used a sample of patients with cardiovascular risk factors from a cardiorespiratory prevention and rehabilitation program. The questionnaire contains 29 questions about sociodemographic data and general health aspects. Regarding hypertension and diabetes, most participants reported the correct use of medications (76.0%). Regarding physical exercise, few remained active (56.0%). As for body mass, they reported an increase during the pandemic (52.0%). The COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced the continuity of physical exercise, hypertension and diabetes control, and general health-related aspects of patients with cardiovascular risk factors in a cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation program.
APTIDÃO FÍSICA E QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM BAILARINOS DE DANÇA DE SALÃO
Authors: Rosa Andréia Xavier da Costa da , Freitas Matheus Pintanel , Alberton Cristine Lima
Published: December 2022

O objetivo foi avaliar e comparar capacidade aeróbia, equilíbrio, flexibilidade e qualidade de vida entre bailarinos de dança de salão e grupo controle. Fizeram parte da amostra 24 sujeitos, divididos entre bailarinos e grupo controle. Foram realizados os testes: Sentar e Alcançar, Avião, Timed Up & Go e Banco do Queen’s College. Foi aplicado o questionário SF-36 para avaliação da qualidade de vida. Os testes T para amostras independentes e U de Mann Whitney foram utilizados. Os resultados revelaram que bailarinos possuem melhores níveis de flexibilidade, equilíbrio estático e equilíbrio dinâmico comparado ao grupo controle (p < 0,05). Em relação à capacidade aeróbia, os valores não apresentaram diferenças significativas entre os grupos (p < 0,05), assim como a qualidade de vida nos oito domínios do SF-36 (p < 0,05). Conclui-se que a dança de salão contribui para melhora da flexibilidade e equilíbrio estático e dinâmico dos praticantes.
Karayolu taşımacılığında otonom sürüşe geçiş sürecinde Türkiye’nin ihtiyaç duyacağı mevzuat değişiklikleri
Authors: SEMİZ Hasan , ARIKAN ÖZTÜRK Ebru
Published: December 2022

Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerinde yaşanan değişikliklerin ve gelişmelerin etkisi ile çok sayıda yeni kavram hayatımıza girmiştir. Yapay zekâ, nesnelerin interneti, büyük veri, robotik, otonom araçlar, 3D yazıcılar, arttırılmış gerçeklik gibi teknolojik kavramlar toplumsal yapıyı etkilemiş, “Toplum 5.0” olarak adlandırılan yeni bir kavramı karşımıza çıkarmıştır. Otonom araçlar, 21 inci yüzyılın ilk çeyreği ile birlikte giderek güç kazanmaya ve popüler olmaya başlamıştır. 2016 yılında Amerikan Otomotiv Mühendisleri Birliği tarafından seviyelerinin belirlenmesi ile birlikte yazılı anlamda ilk standardizasyon faaliyetleri de başlamıştır. Tesla firmasının artan başarısıyla hayalden gerçeğe dönüşen ve insanlar tarafından benimsenen otonom araçların bu hızlı gelişimi, mevzuat yapıcıları da gerek ulusal gerekse uluslararası alanda zorlamaya başlamıştır. Geleneksel sürücü kavramının yıkılması ile birlikte otonom araçların üretimi, pazarlanması, garanti ve satış sonrası hizmetleri, sigortacılık işlemleri ve cezai sorumlulukları gibi birçok alanda köklü değişimlere ihtiyaç duyulmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’nin otonom araçlara geçiş sürecinde ihtiyaç duyacağı mevzuat değişiklikleri ve yenilikleri tespit edilmeye çalışılmaktadır.
The Effect of Strong and Weak Unidimensional Item Pools on Computerized Adaptive Classification Testing
Authors: GÜNDEĞER Ceylan , SOYSAL Sümeyra
Published: December 2022

Computerized Adaptive Classification Tests (CACT) aim to classify individuals effectively with high classification accuracy and few items over large item pools. The characteristic features of the item pool include the number of items, item factor loadings, the distribution of the Test Information Function, and dimensionality. In this study, we present the results of a comprehensive simulation study that was examined how item selection methods (MFI-KLI), ability estimation methods (EAP-WLE) and classification methods (SPRT-CI) were affected by strong and weak unidimensional item pools. Findings of the study indicate that CI had always produced results with classification accuracy similar to SPRT but with a test length of almost half. Additionally, KLI and MFI item selection methods were not affected by the item pool characteristic as weak or strong unidimensionality. From findings of this study, it can be recommended to use CI with EAP in CACT studies, whether the item pool is weak or strong unidimensional, but WLE only under strong unidimensional item pools. Additionally, EAP and SPRT methods are recommended to prefer in the weak unidimensional item pool.
CORPORATE DISCLOSURES AND STOCK PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Gladys Malobi OKOLIE  , Edirin JEROH
Published: December 2022

This work empirically assessed whether corporate disclosures exert significant influence on stock performance of publicly listed firms in Nigeria. Specifically, we measured corporate disclosures using four dimensions – profit-related disclosure, governance-related disclosure, dividend-related disclosure, and CSR-related disclosure; whereas stock performance was gleaned by the published stock prices of companies for the relevant years. Secondary data from 25 sampled companies proportionately drawn from 5 different industrial groupings on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) were obtained and analysed with the least square regression technique along with selected tools and diagnostic tests. The study covered a time frame of 10 years (2012 to 2021). Research evidence proved that corporate disclosures which encompass all such disclosures that are either profit-related, governance-related, dividend-related or CSR-related significantly influence stock performance of publicly quoted firms. Pursuant of the findings, our recommendation amongst others was that public firms should improve on the volume, timeliness and accuracy of their disclosures to further improve positive stock performance.

Keywords: Disclosures, Profitability, Governance, Dividend, Social Responsibility, Stock, Nigeria.
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE AND INVENTORY CONVERSION MANAGEMENT AS DETERMINANTS OF CORPORATE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM PUBLICLY QUOTED NIGERIAN FIRMS
Authors: Emmanuel Mitaire TARURHOR (Ph.D)  , Akanni  Atanda  OWOLABI
Published: December 2022

In this study, we examined whether account receivable and inventory conversion management (ICM) serve as a determinant of corporate financial performance. Ex-post facto design was used and sample of seventy-six (76) firms across various non-financial firm’s sectors were employed. Panel data were obtained from 2011-2019; data obtained were analyzed via descriptive (mean, median, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, kurtosis, skewness and correlation matrix), diagnostic statistics (variance inflation factor, and unit root) and inferential (fixed and random effects model and Hausman specification) statistical tool. Findings of fixed and random effect panel regression revealed that account receivable management (ARM) significantly affects return on asset (Wald Ch2 = 24.63; prob. Chi2 = 0.000 < 0.05) while relationship between inventory conversion management (ICM) significantly affects return on asset (Wald Ch2 = 9.55; prob. Chi2 = 0.0085 < 0.05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that management should enhance accounts receivable and ICM practices as it is vital to enhancing financial performance of non-financial firms. Also, management should initiate appropriate steps to maintain the level of purchasing and sales management in order to reduce losses due to poor inventory controls and to optimize efficient utilization of resource for production.  This study contributes to knowledge by filling the gap in literature on the effect of account receivable, ICM and corporate financial performance in Nigeria.

Keywords: Account receivables, Inventory management; Inventory conversion management;

                    Corporate performance; Cost of capital; Return on asset; Nigerian firms

JEL Classification: G31; M11; M10
THE NEXUS BETWEEN EARNINGS MANAGEMENT, DIVIDENT POLICY AND COPORATE PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM QUOTED BANKS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Mopho, July Philip (Ph. D Candidate)  , Prof. Okolie A.O. (Ph .D)  , Ogboi Emeke. (Ph. D Candidate)
Published: December 2022

This research work examines the nexus between earnings management, dividend policy on corporate performance. The research study used ex-post-facto research design and stratify random sampling techniques to select all commercial banks quoted in Nigerian stock Exchange(NSE), selecting and Appling  the secondary data obtained from the annual financial reports of quoted banks in Nigeria. And data collected were effectively analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, normality test, variance inflation test, heteroscedasticity test and multiple regressions. The results finding shows that accrual earnings management (AEM) has a coefficient 49.5. This indicates that AEM has positive effect on the corporate performance of banks as measured by ROE. The result implies that a unit increase on the AEM will cause the mean of ROE to increase by 49 units, the results show that real earnings management (REM) has coefficient of 16.6, which indicates that the increase in the management use of real earnings management by the firm will amount to increase in corporate performance as measured by ROE, and the lesser the use of REM on the accounting numbers the lesser the reported ROE of the banks will be. Base on the finding, the study therefore makes policy recommendations thus; Regulators should checkmate the use of AEM by the banks, to be able to forestall an ailing entity on time and at best make public certain information that would be hidden by use of accrual earnings management. And firms Management should moderate the use of real earnings management in projecting earnings of the enterprise to guarantee sustainability of the firms.

Keywords: Earnings Management, Dividends policy, corporate performance, Banking Sector, Nigeria.
DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS IN THE NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Authors: Benedicta OWONYE  , Godwin OBONOFIEMRO
Published: December 2022

This study examined the determinants of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Nigeria banking industry between the periods of 2011-2020. The specific objective of the study is to examine the relationship between the measures of bank specific variables [Bank Size (BS), Capital Adequacy (CA), Profitability (PROF), Bank Age (BA), Liquidity (LIQ) and Loan to Total Assets (LTA)] and [NPLs proxy with Non Performing Loans Ratio (NPLR)] in Nigeria. The focus on the banks in Nigeria listed in the Nigeria Stock Exchange and the difficulty in assessing their annual reports and account of 10 banks were drawn out of the 18 deposit money banks (DMBs) for the study. The data for the study was gotten from the annual reports and accounts of the ten (10) banks on the basis of the variables under study and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that BS, CA and BA have significant effect on NPLR but the effect of BS and BA on NPR are negative while PROF have negative insignificant effect on NPLR of DMBs in Nigeria. This research found that determinants of NPLs have mix effect on NPLR in Nigeria. The findings suggested that BS in relation to total assets should put in consideration when granting loans and also, the DMBs in Nigeria should maintain and implement the capital adequacy policy enacted by the CBN.

Keywords:  Non-Performing Loans, Bank Size, Capital Adequacy, Profitability, Bank Age, and Liquidity.
OIL AND NON-OIL REVENUE AND THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Authors: AKPOKERERE, Othuke Emmanuel Ph.D  , EKANE, Raphael Ogagaoghene
Published: December 2022

This study examined the effect of the effects of Oil and Non-Oil revenue (ONOR) on the Nigerian economy from the period of 1994 to 2021 (28years). Specifically, the measures of Oil and Non-Oil revenue, namely; Total Oil Revenue (TOR), Total Non-Oil Revenue (TNOR) and Total Revenue (TR) were analysed in relation Nigerian economy proxied Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP). In a bid to actualize the research objectives, data was collected from the secondary source of data (time series data), from the CBN statistical bulletin and Annual Report for the period 1994-2021’. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, followed by the correlation analysis in bids to ascertained the co-movement of the measures ONOR {TOR, TNOR and TR} in relation to the Nigerian economy proxied with RGDP and several diagnostics tests conducted in the bids to ascertain if the data are suitable for regression analysis with the aid of E-VIEW version 9. 0. It showed that; TOR with an associated p-value (sig. value) of 0.0000. This implies that TOR has a major significant effect on RGDP; TNOR with an associated p-value (sig. value) of 0.0097. This implies that TOR positively and significantly affects RGDP in Nigeria and TR with an associated p-value (sig. value) of 0.0000 in the multiple regression results. This shows that the impact of TR on RGDP is significant. The results show that the measurements of ONOR {TOR, TNOR and TR} used in this research has significant effects on the RGDP in Nigeria. Therefore, the study came to the conclusion that ONOR have a considerable effect on the expansion of the Nigerian economy. Recommended that improve revenue generation through non-oil operations, it is high time the government looked into the development of the sector which has wider opportunities for growth. This can be achieved through diversification to create more avenues through which the government can generate revenue to meet its financial needs.

Keywords:  Oil, Non-Oil, Revenue, Economy and Government.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR INNOVATIVE STARTUPS – STUDIES IN EMERGING ECONOMIES AND TRENDS FOR STUDIES IN VIETNAM
Authors: Phung Hong Ngoc
Published: December 2022

Previous studies point to a fact: to achieve sustainable growth, it is necessary to invest in startups in the field of innovation, creativity, and financial resources are the first issue of concern. The financial resources for startups may be: (i) institutional capital: bank loans (banks, MFIs), venture capitals; (ii) non-institutional capital: angel investors, accelerators, crowdfunding. Bank loans are still the main channel for raising startups; however, it takes work for them to access these capital flows. Developed and developing economies have invested in new financial technology and loan markets, which are working. Venture capital generally tends to startups in the field of technology and innovation. Many developed and developing economies have also formed Angel investments, accelerator programs, or investment groups. The article summarizes some typical studies in developing economies with similarities to Vietnam to serve as lessons learned for research and policy-making related to financial resources for startups in Vietnam in the coming time.

Keywords: Financial Resources; Entrepreneurship; Creativity.
INNOVATION AND OBSTACLES IN WEST AFRICAN FIRMS: AN EVIDENCE FROM THE GHANAIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Kogyapwah Conrad Wedam  , Prof. Haruna Issahaku  , Nassè Dr. Théophile Bindeouè , Elizabeth Ackon
Published: December 2022

Innovation is a concept that has kept the attention of researchers worldwide. Innovation leads to product and process improvement, assists the organization to survive, grow faster, efficiently, and be more profitable than non-innovative organisations. However, the innovation level among Ghanaian firms is not yet reaching its full potential. In addition, innovative behaviour among Ghanaian enterprises is still at the infancy stage. To boost the innovation rate, it is imperative to solve the challenges and issues faced by Ghanaian firms. Innovation has become the building block of development in both developed and developing countries it is commonly agreed that innovation is the critical path towards growth and prosperity for countries as well as for individual firms. It is the key to technology adoption, creation and explains the vast difference in productivity across and within countries. However, in Africa, the case seems to have faced a challenging time due to obstacles like finance accessibility, electricity, trade regulations, land access, tax, corruption, informal sector malpractices, tax administration, political instability, transportation, and others. It is against some of these obstacles that we decided to embark on this study to help us critically investigate the effect of the barriers to firms’ growth and its effect on the degree of innovation among Ghanaian firms. To help recommend possible solutions to these obstacles. Hence, this will help facilitate firms’ growth and their degree of innovation.

Keywords: Innovation, Obstacles, Firms, Ghana.
INTEGRATION AS A CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLE AND EMPLOYEE BONDING IN SELECTED ORGANISATIONS IN THE NIGER-DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA
Authors: Okwuise, U.Young,
Published: December 2022

Organisations in Nigeria are faced with conflict management challenges with its attendant consequence on employee bonding which impacts negatively on the organisations' performance. This research therefore established the nature of the impact of integration conflict management styles on employee bonding in Nigeria with particular emphasis on the Niger Delta. The objective of the study is to identify the impact of integrating as a conflict management style on employee bonding in organisations. Survey research design was adopted for the study and the population of the study was 29,570 with a sample size of 506 respondents drawn from five major organisations operating in the Niger Delta participated in the study using Cochran (1963) formula. To ensure the soundness of the research instrument, the content validity was used to test for the validity of the instrument while the Split-halves method was used in testing for the reliability of the instrument. In testing the research hypothesis formulated in line with the specific objective, the F-test statistical tool was applied. The findings indicated that there was a significant positive impact of integrating, as a conflict management style on employee bonding in organizations in the Niger Delta (F = 640,530; t = 2.128; p =.000 < 0.05; r = 841). The study concluded that managers in organisations in Nigeria should rely more on the use of integrating conflict management styles to boost and sustain employee bonding. The study recommended that managers in organisations in Nigeria should eliminate the use of the dominating and avoidance conflict management style as it always satisfies only the interest of the organisation at the expense of the employees and thereby leads to unresolved conflict.

Keywords: Conflict Management Style, Employee Bonding, Nigeria Organisation.
MODERATING EFFECT OF AUDIT LIBERTY ON REPORTING TIMELINESS OF NON-BANK FINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Ogheneriobororue AKIRI  , Edirin JEROH
Published: December 2022

This study examined the impact of auditors' liberty on the timely submission of audit reports by financial institutions in Nigeria (2011-2020). For the study, two research hypotheses were developed, and tested based on the purview of  ex-post facto research design. All financial firms quoted and trading on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) as of December 31, 2021, were included in the study's population. Twenty-three (23) financial firms were chosen as a sample. The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) website and the annual reports provided by the sampled companies themselves served as the study's primary secondary sources of data. The hypotheses were validated using random effect least squares regression. The study found that audit fees have a significant negative impact on timely submission of audit reports, but that the gender diversity of the audit committee had no mitigating influence on this relationship. In light of the findings, the report suggests, among other things, that businesses hire audit firms with more experience who will prioritize professionalism and due diligence over any pressure brought on by large or low fees. In order to avoid spending more than is necessary without sacrificing audit quality and timely reporting, the study also advised organizations to budget an ideal amount for audit expenses. Other research can be done on additional particular elements that influence audit report latency in manufacturing firms and the oil and gas industry.

Keywords: Audit Liberty, Audit Fee, Audit Committee Gender Diversity, Audit Report Timeliness.
FACTORS DETERMINING THE HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF RURAL DWELLERS IN DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Daniel Amodu Egbunu  , Edime Yunusa
Published: December 2022

In Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, the study looked at factors influencing how rural residents sought out health care. The study's specific goals included identifying the most prevalent diseases afflicting rural residents in Dekina L.G.A, investigating the general health-seeking behaviour of rural dwellers, studying the factors that influence this behaviour, and examining the obstacles that patients in this area face. The study's framework was based on rational choice theory. The study used a survey research design, and a sample of 399 people was chosen from the 142, 112 study participants using a cluster sampling strategy combined with systematic simple sampling. Multiple regression was used to assess the hypothesis formulated. The study's conclusions showed that typhoid fever and malaria were the most frequent illnesses experienced by rural residents. The majority of rural residents in Dekina L.G.A. sought healthcare from nearby facilities for symptoms diagnosis and treatment, but even while taking medications, they supplemented modern drugs with herbal remedies. Cost of drugs/medical services, location of healthcare facilities, level of education, and income were found to be the main determinants of rural residents' health seeking behaviour in the study area. The rural dwellers exercise and get checks at doctors to stay fit. It was recommended among others that rural dwellers should make use of treated mosquito nets, avoid drinking dirty waters and foods, the cost of medical services should be regulated through the establishment of State and Community Health Insurance Scheme. 

Keywords: Health, Illness, Health Seeking Behaviour, Rural Dwellers, Determining Factors.
Role Of Aromatherapy On Anxiety, Pain, Sleep Quality, And Hemodynamic Parasmetrs In Burn Patients; A Systematic Review Of Clinical Trials
Authors: Mahmoudvand Hormoz
Published: December 2022

Aromatherapy refers to the use of volatile oils or aromas extracted from plants for therapeutic purposes. The present study was intended to systematically review the effects of aromatherapy with various essential oils in burn patients. This review was according to the 06-PRISMA standards by searching in the English databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect to find papers about the effects of aromatherapy with herbal essential oils in burn patients with no time limitation. We used the keywords of “lavender”, “rose”, “essential oil”, “aromatherapy”, “burn”, “anxiety”, “pain”. From 6630 papers, 10 articles up to June 2022, met the inclusion criteria for analysis in the current systematic review. The most studies were carried out on the effect of aromatherapy with rose essential oil (4, 40%), lavender essential oil (3, 30%), lavender along with rose essential oil (2, 20%), and lavender along with chamomile (1, 10%), respectively. The findings of the current systematic review revealed that aromatherapy especially with lavender and rose essential oil can improve the anxiety, pain, sleep quality, and hemodynamic parameters in burn patients. Hence, due to the convenience of using this method and the lack of reports of any complications and also the stability of hemodynamic status of patients in this method, it is recommended to use it for burn patients.
Effectiveness Of Cream Formulation Of Carrot Seed Oil As Anti-Aging
Authors: Musnaini Musnaini , Fransisca Silvia , Leslie William
Published: December 2022

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a vegetable plant that has many uses for public health services in the world. Fresh carrots contain water, protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, ash, anti-cancer nutrients, natural sugars (fructose, sucrose, dextrose, lactose, and maltose), pectin, glutathione, minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, chromium), vitamins (beta carotene, B1, and C) and asparagine. The purpose of this study was to characterize simplicia and carrot seed oil extract, and to determine the antioxidant activity of carrot seed oil extract with formulations of concentrations of 3%, 6% and 9% seeds on the effectiveness of anti-aging Moisture, Evenness, Pore, Spot and Wrinkle. Carrot seed oil can be formulated in a homogeneous cream dosage form with an oil-in-water emulsion type, pH 6.7-7.7; does not cause skin irritation and is stable on storage for 90 days at room temperature. Carrot seed oil cream with a concentration of 9% showed the best anti-aging effectiveness by increasing water content, reducing skin hardness, shrinking pores, reducing blemishes and reducing wrinkles compared to other cream formulas.
Test Of the Effectiveness of Tomato (Lycopersicum Esculentum Mill) Fruit Extract Cream on Increasing Elasticity, Sebum and Hydration in White Mouse Skin (Mus Musculus)
Authors: Irnawasti Irnawasti , Katarino Djamin , Million Hendy
Published: December 2022

The skin is the outermost organ that acts as a protector from the external environment both in the ligaments, muscles, and internal organs from exposure to direct sunlight (ultraviolet light) and dehydration, also functions as a sense of taste and touch as well as a defense against pressure and infection. The imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants is influenced by external factors and internal factors that will affect wrinkling and aging of the skin. Tomatoes contain substances such as citrulline, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, and protein, beta-carotene, lycopene, and water. The purpose of this study was to determine the activity of tomato fruit ethanol extract to increase elasticity, sebum and hydration in the skin of male white mice. Cream preparations of tomato fruit ethanol extract were formulated with concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, and 10%. The test was carried out on the skin of male mice for 4 weeks by measuring the levels of elasticity, sebum and hydration. The results of phytochemical screening of extracts contained flavonoids, saponins, steroids, triterpenoids, and glycosides. The measurement results in the fourth week of each group of cream preparations showed an increase in the levels of elasticity, sebum and hydration and was significantly different from the blank group (p<0.05) and the highest increase occurred in cream with 10% tomato extract concentration. The results of this study indicate that the preparation of tomato fruit ethanol extract cream can increase the elasticity, sebum and hydration levels of the skin.
Analysis of Clinical Pathway Implementation of Urinary Tract Stones at Royal Prima General Hospital Medan
Authors: Subkhan Subkhan , Suci Tri , Lestari Ramadhan Sri
Published: December 2022

In realizing individual health rights, health services are required to be able to place resources and organization efficiently with the advancement of medical world. Clinical pathway (CP) is a disease management tool used to reduce unnecessary variations in services to improve clinical outcomes and to control the use of resources (financial). Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain, with cases from 20-30% and increasing 32-72% at age of <60 years. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a study on the implementation of CP in the RSU. Royal Prima Medan. This study was conducted by using mix method with a case study design. Qualitative data were taken by interview and observation with case manager, medical committee, and nurses (n = 5) and quantitative data were taken with simple descriptive from acute appendicitis CP documentation in medical records and ICPAT (January - September 2020, n = 117). The level of completeness for CP was 100% and form filling was 85%. ICPAT dimension 1 contents and quality are good, dimension 2 contents still lack, and quality is moderate, dimension 3 contents is good and quality is moderate, dimension 4 content in moderate criteria and quality is good, dimension 5 contents still lack and quality is moderate and dimension 6, contents is good and quality is in moderate category. Where the obstacles are due to lack of understanding and time constraints. The development of urinary tract stones CP is not quite optimal; it is necessary to conduct periodic socialization and training to support understanding in filling out CP.
Effectiveness Test of White Skin Extract Cream from Red Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) on Increasing Elasticity, Sebum and Hydration in White Mice (Mus Musculus) Skin
Authors: SR Simamora Farida , Janice Janice , Pasca Amir Widya
Published: December 2022

Skin moisturizing gel can provide a moisturizing effect on the skin. One of the natural ingredients that can be made into gel preparations is the white peel of watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) because it contains a lot of citrulline, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, and protein, beta-carotene, lycopene, and water. The purpose of this study was to determine the activity of the ethanol extract of watermelon rind on increasing elasticity, sebum, and hydration in the skin of male white mice. This study used the Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design method. The stages of the research were sample collection, extraction, formulation of various concentrations of moisturizing gel preparations (0, 2.5%, 5%, and 10%). Tests were carried out on the skin of male mice for 4 weeks by measuring levels of elasticity, sebum, and hydration.  The results of the phytochemical screening extracts contained flavonoids, saponins, steroids, triterpenoids, and glycosides. The evaluation results showed that all formulas met good preparation parameters and did not irritate the skin. The measurement results in the fourth week of each cream preparation group showed an increase in the levels of elasticity, sebum and hydration and differed significantly from the blank group (p <0.05) and the highest increase occurred in cream with watermelon rind extract concentration 10 %. The results of this study indicate that the cream preparation of ethanol extract of watermelon rind can increase the levels of elasticity, sebum, and hydration of the skin.
The Effect of Hydrotherapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) on Cortisol Levels in Primigravida Pregnant Women
Authors: Amdadi Zulaeha , Mukarramah Sitti , Ahmad Mardiana
Published: December 2022

This study aims to measure cortisol levels in pregnant women who have intervened with Hydrotherapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation to reduce anxiety in pregnant women in facing labor. This type of research uses quantitative with a quasi-experimental design, and a pretest-posttest approach with a control group [10]. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling so that a total sample of 30 respondents was obtained. Analysis of the data collected in the study was processed analytically with the T-Paired test and the Independent Test. The results of this study showed that the hydrotherapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation group with Paired T test results worth P Value 0.017 = 0.05, meaning that there is no effect of hydrotherapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on cortisol levels. Hydrotherapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy are effective in reducing anxiety levels and cortisol levels in primigravida pregnant women in the face of childbirth.
A Study on the Interdisciplinary Nature of Translation Studies
Authors: DEMİRAY AKBULUT Fatma
Published: December 2022

Translation studies (TSs) has emerged as a new international and interdisciplinary academic field in the last three decades. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of TSs, many developments are observed in this field concerning the translation process. TSs is a discipline characterized by theories such as Skopos, post-structuralism, feminism, semiotics, and linguistics such as pragmatics and critical discourse analysis. When the developments in the field of TSs since the cultural turn in the early 1980s are examined, it is seen that linguistics is undoubtedly one of the most important disciplines affecting the field of TSs. In addition to linguistics, it is seen that the disciplines such as psychology, communication, literature, and philosophy that translation scientists benefit from in this process and the methodologies specific to these disciplines -as an integrative discipline-are constantly adapted to serve the needs of TSs. In addition, during the 1990s, TSs has been a field of research and discussion in the conceptual and interdisciplinary field, influenced by linguistics, communicative, psycholinguistic, and cognitive approaches. The aim of this study is to examine the developments in the field of TSs in the last thirty years and to contribute to the literature by discussing the disciplines that have historically influenced or been affected by TSs.
Montreal Protocol's impact on the ozone layer and climate
Authors: Egorova Tatiana , Sedlacek Jan , Sukhodolov Timofei , Karagodin-Doyennel Arseniy , Zilker Franziska , Rozanov Eugene
Published: December 2022

Abstract. It is now recognized and confirmed that the ozone layer shields the biosphere from dangerous solar UV radiation and is also important for the global atmosphere and climate. The observed massive ozone depletion forced the introduction of limitations on the production of halogen-containing ozone-depleting substances (hODS) by the Montreal Protocol and its Amendments (MPA). Further research was aimed at analyzing the role played by the Montreal Protocol to increase public awareness of its necessity. In this study, we evaluate the benefits of the Montreal Protocol on climate and ozone evolution using the Earth system model (ESM) SOCOLv4.0 which includes dynamic ocean, sea ice, interactive ozone, and stratospheric aerosol modules. Here, we analyze the results of the numerical experiments performed with and without limitations on the ozone-depleting substances emissions. In the experiments, we have used CMIP6 SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios for future forcing behavior. We confirm previous results relative to catastrophic ozone layer depletion in the case without MPA limitations. The climate effects of MPA consist of additional global mean warming by up to 2.5 K in 2100 caused by the direct radiative effect of the hODS. We also obtained dramatic changes in several essential climate variables such as regional surface air temperature, sea-ice cover, and precipitation fields. Our research updates and complements previous modeling studies on the quantification of MPA benefits for the terrestrial atmosphere and climate.
AUTOMATED REGISTRATION OF BUILDING SCAN WITH BIM THROUGH DETECTION OF CONGRUENT CORNER POINTS
Authors: Sheik N. A. , Deruyter G. , Veelaert P.
Published: December 2022

Abstract. Current methods of construction progress monitoring involve manual data collection and processing, which are time-consuming and labor-intensive, with a dominant human presence entailing several flaws such as missing or inaccurate information. Recent research efforts for automated progress monitoring have largely focused on model-based assessment methods that are dependent on a pre-requisite step known as registration which is still performed manually due to numerous challenges. This study proposes a novel automated coarse registration method that utilizes the BIM model as the as-planned model to align it with the corresponding as-built model using their geometrical features. First, it extracts the corner points in both models using their planar features and then identifies the conjugate corner points based on different geometric invariants. Later, the transformations are determined from those conjugate points and the most accurate transformation parameter is finalized in the end. The proposed method is validated on different datasets.
Testing Embryos for IQ
Authors: De Souza Michelle
Published: December 2022

In 2018, an American biotechnology company developed a test that could identify if an embryo created through in-vitro fertilisation would become a person with a low intelligence quotient. As the same approach could be used to predict if an embryo will become a person with an above average intelligence quotient, such tests raise questions about reproductive choice and what sort of children prospective parents should have the freedom to create through assisted reproductive technology. Much of the literature on the ethics of selecting for non-disease characteristics was published prior to the development of any test for such characteristics. This article reviews and applies these arguments in the context of the Australian regulatory framework and the technology that is currently available: a test for intelligence quotient. It examines the concept of reproductive liberty and how this concept should be balanced against the welfare of the future child. The article also considers reasons extraneous to the future child’s welfare and asks if any such reasons are good enough to restrict the reproductive liberty of prospective parents.