bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of Manufacturing Company Tax Avoidance In Indonesia, Independent Commissioner As Moderating Period 2015 – 2020
Authors:   Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Pancasila
Published: September 2022

The practice of tax avoidance cannot be avoided as long as the tax regulations are still multi-interpreted. Tax avoidance also occurs because of the lack of a humanistic approach, as referred to in organizational legitimacy theory, planned behavior theory, stakeholder theory of corporation and agency theory. Basically, humans prefer to get rewards and avoid punishment. Tax policy provides more rewards than punishment. In addition, the theological approach for company executives is not carried out and considers the practice of tax avoidance is still reasonable and innocent. Companies use financial and non-financial aspects to avoid tax. The research focuses on financial aspects, such as return on assets, debt to equity ratio, firm size, sales growth, current ratio and capital intensity. The object of the research is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange from 2015 to 2020. The purposive sampling method was used for sampling and the number of samples in this study amounted to 545 test units, consisting of 91 companies for 6 years of research using moderated regression analysis. The findings from the results of data processing are that the variables of return on assets, debt to equity ratio, firm size, capital intensity ratio and sales growth have an influence on tax avoidance. While the current ratio has no effect on tax avoidance. The independent commissioner variable is proven to be able to moderate the relationship between return on assets, debt to equity ratio, and capital intensity ratio with tax avoidance. Meanwhile, the proportion of independent commissioners is proven not to moderate the relationship between firm size, sales growth and current ratio with tax avoidance.
Efeito de diferentes posições de cabeça e pescoço nas variáveis cinemáticas do Mangalarga Marchador
Authors:   , Martins Natália Almeida
Published: September 2022

O Mangalarga Marchador é uma raça de cavalo conhecida pelo conforto de seu andamento natural, que apesar de muito apreciado, ainda faltam dados científicos para melhor compreender os fatores que interferem na marcha. Neste estudo, objetiva- se avaliar as alterações na cinemática de marcha do Mangalarga Marchador em função de diferentes posições de cabeça e pescoço durante a Marcha batida, especificamente; a porcentagem de dissociação, o comprimento de passada e a trajetória linear de cada eixo que compõe o movimento tridimensional. Foram usadas dezenove câmeras da OptiTrack Prime 17W (360 Hz), do sistema de captura de movimento tridimensional, distribuídas em um galpão, permitindo a captura dos marcadores dos cascos e da cabeça do cavalo fossem capturados simultaneamente em velocidade média 9,39 km/h nas posições de cabeça e pescoço “Ideal”, “Invertida”, “Livre” e “Vertical”. Após a coleta dos dados tridimensionais o ruído branco foi eliminado e os dados numéricos foram obtidos e subsequentemente analisados no Motive MTV- BDY2, OptiTrack. A posição de cabeça e pescoço interfere na porcentagem de dissociação, sendo que “Invertida” tem a maior porcentagem de dissociação dentre as posições avaliadas, “Ideal” e “Vertical” menores que “Invertida”, e “Livre” a menor porcentagem de dissociação. Comprimento de passada apresentou média menor para a posição “Invertida”, enquanto as demais obtiveram médias iguais. Os gestos de marcha variaram o formato das curvas para cada posição de cabeça e pescoço no eixo vertical. Todas as variáveis cinemáticas obtiveram variações entre as posições de cabeça e pescoço avaliadas neste estudo. Palavras-chave: Biomecânica. Marcha. Cinemática.
Impacto da Pandemia da Covid-19 Sobre as Mães em Home Office:
Authors: Bachion Ceribeli Harrison , Marci Fagundes Coutinho Caroline , Nunes Maciel Gustavo , De Abreu Pereira Silva Ambrozina
Published: September 2022

Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar e compreender os fatores que, no contexto pandêmico, contribuíram para a exaustão emocional das mães que também trabalham fora do lar. Os dados foram coletados a partir de entrevistas em profundidade e analisados por meio da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Foram entrevistadas 10 mulheres que tinham um trabalho remunerado, estando empregadas em alguma organização e exercendo sua função em home office durante a pandemia da Covid-19, e que eram mães de crianças na primeira infância. Analisando os relatos colhidos, constatou-se que as mulheres que tinham um trabalho fora do lar e eram mães de filhos em primeira infância ficaram exaustas física e emocionalmente durante o período pandêmico. Tal panorama reforça a profunda desigualdade de gênero no mercado de trabalho vivenciada há tanto tempo e enraizada na história da sociedade.
Influência dos Ciclos Políticos nos Gastos Públicos e seu efeito sobre a Dívida Pública
Authors: Oliveira Wyse Maria Nazaré , Pias Machado Daiane , Gomes de Gomes Débora , Nobre Fernandez Rodrigo
Published: September 2022

Este estudo evidencia a influência dos ciclos políticos orçamentários sobre os gastos públicos municipais e estima seu efeito sobre a dívida pública local. Para isso, foram analisados os dados dos municípios do Rio Grande do Sul, do período de 2005 a 2016, por meio da técnica de análise de dados em painel. Os resultados sugerem que os gastos públicos impactam a dívida pública dos municípios gaúchos e, quando controlados pelo ciclo político, especificamente em anos pré-eleitorais, produzem efeito positivo sobre a dívida pública. Isso significa que, no ano que antecede as eleições, o efeito dos gastos públicos na dívida pública dos municípios aumenta. Contudo, no ano do pleito eleitoral este efeito não apresentou significância estatística. Em relação ao alinhamento partidário do governo municipal com o governo federal os resultados foram positivos, logo o fato de existir coalizão entre governos municipal e federal aumenta os gastos públicos e tende a aumentar a dívida pública dos municípios.
Safety assessment of laser projector radiation for the population
Authors: Malkova Natalia Yu. , Petrova Milena D.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The target organs of laser radiation include the skin and the organ of vision. The danger of laser beams for the visual analyzer determined the main direction of research in this area, which focused on the study of the damaging effect of radiation on the organ of vision. The aim of the study is a hygienic assessment of laser radiation from projectors used in cultural events. Materials and methods. Measurements were carried out on 10 multi-color projectors with capacities from 2 to 30 watts belonging to 2 classes: Kvant and Spectrum and wavelengths of 445-460 nm, 520-532 nm, and 637-640 nm with a tuned projection system at a distance of 7 m from the scanning system. Results. Analysis of the data obtained showed that, with the exception of the blue spectral region for Kvant 2000 and 3000 projectors, there is an excess of the maximum permissible levels at all wavelengths for all projectors. The greatest exceedances were detected 7-11 times at a wavelength of 532 nm, 8 times at a wavelength of 637 nm. Limitations. The study was conducted on a limited number of projectors, and the remote control was calculated only for the time of the flashing reflex, which limits the possibilities of a broader interpretation of the data obtained. Conclusion. The probability of exceeding the maximum permissible levels of laser radiation at the available capacities jeopardizes the safety of the event for both visitors and actors and projector operators. This issue requires a deeper study of protective measures at all levels: both organizational and household.
The impact of occupation factors on the health of employees of thermal power plants
Authors: Pankov Vladimir A. , Bogdanova Olga G. , Molchanova Olga A.
Published: September 2022

Aim is to assess working conditions and risks of the general pathological syndromes (RGPS) in employees of the leading occupations of Thermal Power Plants. Materials and methods. Hygienic studies of working conditions were carried out at the workplaces of employees of the main professions of the Thermal Power Plants (TPP) of the Republic of Buryatia. The state of health was assessed using an Automated System of Quantitative Risk Assessment of the main general pathological syndromes (ASQRAS). Results. Study results indicate the predominant noise pollution and dustiness of the air at the workplaces of the TPP. According to the results of ASQRAS, the share of employees of the main professions with a high level of RGPS was 20.83%, which is 2.92 times higher compared to the control group. In the main group, higher levels of risk of developing functional disorders of the respiratory organs and borderline mental disorders were revealed. In the main group the total risks are 1.76 times higher than in the control group. Limitations. Our study had limited options as the acquisition of information on the health status of workers was carried out based on the results of their self-assessment, which may be subject to subjective errors. Conclusion. Thus, the study results indicate the adverse impact of working conditions on the state of health of TPP employees which is confirmed by the results of ASQRAS.
Novel coronavirus pandemic and burnout of healthcare workers
Authors: Melentev Andrey V. , Babanov Sergey A. , Ostryakova Natalya A. , Agarkova Anna S.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The novel coronavirus pandemic has a serious impact on the psychological health of healthcare workers. The purpose of the study is to investigate the syndrome of emotional burnout among medical workers. Materials and methods. Groups of medical workers in COVID hospitals (n=201), groups of medical workers in multidisciplinary hospitals (n=195), groups of outpatient medical workers (n=186), as well as a control group (n=190) were studied. Results. According to the Maslach Burnout test, group of medical workers of COVID-hospitals; a group of medical workers of the outpatient level a group of medical workers of multidisciplinary hospitals who provide medical care in their main profile have a significant increase in the indicators of “exhaustion” and “depersonalization” and a significant decrease in the indicator “reduction of personal achievements” compared with the control group. Medical workers of COVID-hospitals have significantly higher indicators of “emotional exhaustion” and “depersonalization” compared to medical workers of multidisciplinary hospitals (p≤0.001) and medical workers of outpatient clinics (p≤0.001). Medical workers in COVID hospitals have a significantly lower indicator of “reduction in personal achievements” compared to medical workers in general hospitals and outpatient clinics (p≤0.001). Limitations. As limitations, the following were identified: assessment of the dynamics of the burnout syndrome in future employees of COVID-hospitals, outpatient clinics and inpatients in the course of increasing seniority rises; assessment of the dynamics of the burnout syndrome in future specialists of COVID hospitals, outpatient clinics and hospitals, depending on the ongoing psychological and pharmacological correction. Conclusions. A comparative assessment revealed medical workers in COVID hospitals to have significantly higher rates of “emotional exhaustion”, “depersonalization” and lower values of the indicator “reduction of personal achievements”, compared with medical workers of multidisciplinary hospitals and outpatient clinics.
The elaboration of preventive measures when working in an open area during the cold season of the year
Authors: Meltser Alexander V. , Polyakova Ekaterina M. , Iakubova Irek S. , Erastova Natalya V. , Kropot Anna I.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The extraction of minerals is associated with a permanent or periodic stay of workers at open production sites. However, there is an underestimation of the impact of working meteorological factors on the health both in the system of regulation and control over working conditions. The aim of the study is to scientifically substantiate approaches to the development of preventive measures to minimize the risk of health disorders and inform about the risk when working in an open area during the cold season. Materials and methods. The study included employees of the oil-producing enterprise of Western Siberia Samotlorneftegaz, performing labour operations in open areas during the cold season (operators, machinists, repairmen). The study included three stages: a priori risk assessment, a posteriori risk assessment, and an assessment of the individual characteristics of employees. The a priori risk assessment based on production control data and a special assessment of working conditions for the period from 2014 to 2018. A posteriori risk assessment based on data from periodic medical examinations. Personal characteristics based on the results of a questionnaire, in natural and model tests. Results. A quantitative assessment of a priori and a posteriori risk made it possible to identify groups of workers with a significant risk of developing occupational and general pathology, as well as to prioritize preventive measures aimed at preventing the harmful effects of working environment factors and the labour process on the health of an employee. The assessment of local and general violations of thermoregulation in workers performing labour operations in open areas during the cold season made it possible to establish individual risk factors: prolonged work in open areas (more than 60% of working time), the presence of chronic pathology, smoking habit and work experience. Limitations. As part of this study, the assessment of the health status of workers based on data from periodic medical examinations. At the same time, the study does not include the results of medical examinations at the place of residence of workers, which can expand data on the health status of workers and be the subject of further research. Further research on the stated topic may be associated with the need to assess an additional list of individual characteristics when working in an open area during the cold season, taking into account genetic and biochemical markers. Conclusion. The results obtained made it possible to substantiate a set of measures to minimize the risk of health disorders at the level of primary prevention, as well as to propose measures at the level of secondary prevention.
Determination of volatile organic compounds: allowable storage times for sorption tubes after sampling
Authors: Kuzmin Sergey V. , Fedorova Natalya E. , Dobreva Natalya I. , Gordiyuk Alisa V.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Monitoring and control of priority chemicals presented in the emissions in cities of Lipetsk, Omsk, Cherepovets, Novokuznetsk, participating in «The Clean Air» Federal project, require frequent sampling of air samples, their transportation and storage prior to analysis. Since most samples are not analyzed immediately after sampling, correct quantitative results can only be obtained if there is verified data on the long-term stability of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) collected on sorption tubes. The purpose of this work is to obtain up-to-date, experimentally substantiated data on the stability of various VOCs during storage of exposed sorption tubes in laboratory conditions. Materials and methods. Several groups of VOCs have been selected as the most common air pollutants. VOC stability tests during storage up to 5 months were carried out on model samples using sorption tubes filled with Tenax TA sorbent. The VOC content was determined by thermal desorption (TD) and gas chromatographic analysis using mass spectrometric detection (GC-MS). Results. When stored under laboratory conditions at a temperature of (20 ± 5)°C and humidity in the range of 33-65% in hermetically sealed containers or a glass desiccator, there was shown the stability of 28 VOCs, taken on tubes filled with Tenax TA sorbent: trichloromethane, carbon tetrachloride, trichlorethylene, tetrachlorethylene, benzene, o-xylene, the sum of isomers of m-xylene and p-xylene, ethylbenzene, n-octane, toluene, n-butanol, n-heptane, 1,2-dichloroethane, n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, chlorobenzene, isopropylbenzene, α-pinene, n-propylbenzene, α-methylstyrene, 2-butoxyethanol, styrene up to 5 months; for 5 VOCs: phenol, pentanal (valeric aldehyde), hexanal (caproic aldehyde), n-nonane and n-decane - no more than 4 weeks. Limitations. The stability of the investigated VOCs was not studied at low (less than 15 °C) and high (more than 25 °C) temperatures, as well as high humidity (more than 65 %). Conclusion. The results obtained allow planning the frequency and period of air sampling and the time of their storage in the form of exposed tubes before transfer to the laboratory, as well as the time of preparation and storage, taking into account the throughput of the equipment during their analysis in the laboratory.
Gestión de los Residuos Biocontaminados en la Pandemia del Covid_19
Authors: Ramírez Carranza Krisbell María , Silva Sánchez Oshin , Benites Aliaga Alex Antenor
Published: September 2022

Con la llegada de la Pandemia COVID-19 muchas actividades se han modificado, entre las cuales están las laborales, estudiantiles, culturales, recreativas. Asimismo, la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) ha comentado que la transmisión de este virus es de persona a personas, asimismo, la posibilidad de que este virus sobreviva en las superficies por varias horas. Ante ello, los gobiernos de cada país se han visto en la necesidad de proponer medidas de aislamiento social o inmovilización con la finalidad de frenar esta enfermedad. Por otro lado, la llegada de la pandemia también ha incrementado la mayor cantidad de uso de productos en los hospitales, los cuales deben ser desechados de manera constante, es decir, ahí juega un rol importante, que es el sistema de manejo de residuos, años atrás el sistema de manejo de residuos sólidos y biocontaminantes era ineficiente y escaso, hizo que la pandemia empeore la situación. La presente investigación sistemática tiene como objetivo explicar la problemática del manejo de residuos biocontaminados durante la pandemia del COVID_19, la investigación de enfoque cualitativo se sustentó en la metodología PRISMA, para obtener información acerca del desarrollo de trabajos sobre temas referentes a manejo de residuos biocontaminados, para este estudio se ha hecho uso de bases de datos como: SCIELO, GOOGLE ACADÉMICO, REDALYC Y DIALNET, cuyos criterios aplicados fueron en cuanto a temporalidad los últimos 4 años (2019 – 2022); además, en cuanto a las conclusiones el manejo de residuos biocontaminantes no ha sido el más adecuado, pero se han hecho esfuerzos dentro del sistema de recolección, de residuos sólidos lo que ha permitido la disminución e incremento de almacenes para residuos biocontaminantes, con la finalidad de preservar la salud de la población y el cuidado del medio ambiente.
Exploration of Distracted Road Users in Road Traffic Accidents in South Africa
Authors: Modipa Mmakwena
Published: September 2022

Distracted road users contribute to high rate of road traffic accidents globally and it is also prevalent in South Africa where many road users lose their lives on the road due to distraction. The inability of road users to adhere to the rules of the road with regard to the use of cell phones, driving while impaired, walking while impaired and all other means of distraction while on the road is a major problem in South Africa. Road users should be focused on the road and follow the rules of the road and avoid other aspects which could derail their journey and lead up to fatality as it is the case on South African roads. This article focused on distracted road users who contribute to high rate of road traffic accidents in South Africa. The article is based on a qualitatively rooted methodology including a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The article further draws on the findings from the world on road safety and formulate steps to road traffic accidents as a result of being distracted on the road. The research based key steps leading to prevention of road traffic accidents as a result of being distracted on the road in South Africa.
The Effect of Tax Avoidance and Tax Risk on the Cost of Debt with Institutional Ownership as Moderating Variables in the Sub-Sector of Large Trade Listed on the Bei
Authors: Suparman Suparman , Toni Nagian , Br. Tarigan Evanta
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of tax avoidance and tax risk on the cost of debt with institutional ownership as a moderating variable in the wholesale trade sub-sector listed on the IDX. This type of research is causal associative. The Population in this study is Big Trading Sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sampling method is purposive sampling, so the number of samples used is 6 4 research sample data. Methods of data analysis using Eviews 10. The results show that tax avoidance and tax risk affect the cost of debt in large trading sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange in the 2017-2020 period. Institutional ownership is not able to moderate the relationship between tax avoidance and tax risk on the cost of debt in large trading sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange in the 2017-2020 period
Learning and Learners’ Inability to Learn a Foreign Language
Authors: Gurbuz Hasan
Published: September 2022

Learning is the long-term changes in the individual's behaviour due to experiences. For knowledge and skill to be considered learning, there must be a change in the individual's behaviour, and this change must continue. In this case, repetition is important for learning to become permanent. There are some major issues that students should pay attention to while trying to learn a foreign language. Some are directly related to each other and can be named as lack of motivation, staying within the comfort limits, long vacations, not repeating, and not prioritizing needs. In this study, the most obvious factors affecting the learning of foreign language learners were determined, and it was emphasized what to pay attention to in the learning process.
Android-Based E-Module Development to Improve Ecological Literature in Pancasila Education and Citizenship Elementary School Subjects in Bekasi District
Authors: Sunaryati Titin , Nadiroh Nadiroh , Sumantri Mohamad Syarif
Published: September 2022

This study aims to improve ecological literacy by developing teaching material products in the form of android-based electronic modules. The type of research used is Research and Development (R&D). The model used is a 4D development model, namely, 1) (define) definition, 2) (design) design, 3) (development) development, and 4) (dissemination) dissemination, using observation, interview, and questionnaire techniques. The research data were analyzed using the percentage formula. From the results of the assessment of material experts, the percentage is 93.2%, with very decent criteria, media experts are 96.8% with very proper criteria, and small-scale trials are 96.8% with possible standards. Large-scale product trials are an average percentage of 93.1% with very good criteria. The effectiveness of the e-module in improving ecological literacy was determined using the t-test. Effectiveness is seen in the average score of ecological literacy in the experimental class and the control class, there is a significant difference in the score of increasing ecological literacy before and after using the e-module. Electronic modules based on Android Pancasila and citizenship education subjects in grade VI Elementary School exceed the interval value of >80% which is very suitable to be used as additional teaching materials to support distance learning activities.
The Role of the Cosimpol Simulator in Mediating Dialogue for the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bodhanya Shamim , Gerwel Proches Cecile
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has created widespread turbulence. We have witnessed how the lockdowns in South Africa negatively impacted the economy, resulting in unemployment and loss of livelihoods. Various sectors, including the education and tourism sectors, have been severely impacted and we are now seeing the myriad economic and social issues that are coming to the fore. It is clear that we are faced with a complex, messy situation, characterised by multiple stakeholders who hold diverse mental models and perspectives. The main aim of this chapter is to draw lessons for consideration by policy-makers in South Africa dealing with the pandemic, by understanding how the CoSimPol simulator model can be used in mediating dialogue for the COVID-19 pandemic. The model caters for multiple factors including bed capacity, hospital care, use of Personal Protective Equipment and non-pharmaceutical interventions such as social distancing. From a conflict and peace perspective, a key contribution of this chapter is to demonstrate how models such as CoSimPol may be applied not only for predictive capacity in formulating policy, but more significantly ought to be used as transitional objects for dialogue between contending parties and positions.
Digital Era Governance and the Political Economy of Digital Communication Control in Tanzania
Authors: Bebia Yulli Jeremia
Published: September 2022

The advent of digital era governance which encapsulates both the enhanced role of digital technologies and non-state actors in governance processes in the 21st century has raised hopes for a more open government that caters for the interests of all groups. While this has been a mainstay for cyberlibertarians, critical political economists have demonstrated that digital technology is path dependent meaning that it is conditioned by traditional power structures that had kept the marginalized outside the political sphere. This paper revisits this debate by exploring the motives of digital communication control in Tanzania in the context of New Public Governance. It deploys the critical political economy approach to explore the experience of engagement in governance processes by two CSOs i.e., Twaweza and JamiiForums in Tanzania. The paper concludes that digital communication can temporarily transform dominant power structures that had traditionally kept the disempowered groups out of the public sphere and thus threatening the political and economic interests of elites. On the long run, however, the elites through the state are capable of controlling the transformative potential of digital communication to protect their political and economic interests like it had been the case for traditional media.
An Artistic Depiction of a Woman’s Tragedy in Uzbek Literature
Authors: Akhmedova Vazirakhon Askarovna
Published: September 2022

This article analyzes the works of E.Azam “Zabarjad” and “Parizod”, one of the brightest representatives of the Uzbek literature of the independence period, and discusses the essence of the tragedy of women, the factors influencing its occurrence.
Ratio Legis Differences in Abortion Provisions in Law Number 36 of 2009 Concerning Health and the Criminal Code
Authors: Hadi Pratama Widodo , Nurjaya I Nyoman , Endrawati Lucky
Published: September 2022

This research seeks to identify, describe, and analyze why the health law regulates abortion for rape victims while under the Criminal Code abortion is illegal and regarded a crime, as well as the abortion provisions for rape victims that should be regulated in the Health Law. In this paper, normative legal research was conducted. This research focuses on the Legis Ratio of Differences in Abortion Provisions in Law No. 36 of 2009 Concerning Health and the Criminal Code. The method utilized is the statutory approach. The findings revealed that the prohibition against abortion, which is a Dutch heritage, is prohibited in the Criminal Code because abortion is regarded antithetical to natural law and cannot be ethically justified in Greek and Roman law. The Health Law is permitted under the condition that there is an indication of a medical emergency and because the pregnancy is caused by rape, taking into account the good name of a woman or her family, if the pregnancy is caused by rape and can cause psychological trauma to the rape victim, including for the victim's unborn child. Nevertheless, the provisions in the health law do not provide legal certainty that the time limit for performing abortions on rape victims is six weeks/forty days from the first day of menstruation; this time is deemed insufficient to provide protection for victims due to the limited time required to obtain consent to allow abortions or not.
Gardening of Ustrushana in the Middle Ages (On Archaeological Materials)
Authors: Mamirov Omon Uktamovich
Published: September 2022

The question of the development of medieval culture of gardening in Ustrushаna remains open, and this question should be elucidated on the basis of bioarchaeological research. The article highlights archaeological research in this area and materials reflected in material culture.
Lebanese Sunni Muslim Politicians’ Narratives on the Political and Religious Leadership of the Lebanese Sunnis: Reconstructing Inclusive Political Leadership in Lebanon
Authors: El Sayed Moaz
Published: September 2022

In this article, Sunni Muslims politicians’ narratives on the political and religious leadership of the Lebanese Sunnis are examined in an effort to reconstruct inclusive political leadership in Lebanon. The Lebanese Sunnis are primary actors in the Lebanese politics. The significant role played by Sunnis is recognised in the National Pact 1943, which paved the way for Lebanon’s independence from France together with the Taif Agreement, which ended Lebanon’s civil war. The signing of the agreements culminated into the establishment of the confessional political system in Lebanon and enabled the Sunnis to constitute an integral part of that system. However, Lebanon is still saddled with internal political problems worsened by the struggle for influence over Lebanon from external actors. The overlapping between domestic and foreign factors is critical in constructing Sunni narratives on their leadership. Sunni framing constructions suggest that the Sunni leadership is galvanising the Sunni community to serve its own interests. The disempowerment of Sunnis is mainly attributed to the failure of their political and religious leadership. This article, therefore, argues for the reconstruction of inclusive leadership in Lebanon. This will enable the Lebanese actors to delegitimise identity politics and promote national cohesion and stability. It also recommends the establishment of independent electoral commissions, prohibition of foreign funding of political groupings, and dismantling of the confessional political system in Lebanon.
ANÁLISE DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS GRADUANDOS DO CURSO DE FISOTERAPIA
Authors: Neves Ribeiro Cristiane , Brandão Amorim Patrícia
Published: September 2022

Introdução: A qualidade de vida é um conceito que vai de encontro aos principais fatores que a influenciam, sejam eles relacionados ao bem-estar, capacidade funcional, aspectos socioeconômicos, estado emocional, suporte familiar, estilo de vida, saúde, satisfação entre outros. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a qualidade de vida dos acadêmicos de graduação dos cursos de Fisioterapia de uma instituição privada do município de Nanuque (MG). Metodologia: Trata- se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo e exploratório, com amostra constituída por 23 acadêmicos do segundo período, 13 do quinto, 28 do sétimo e 19 do nono período. Após aplicação do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE). Foi utilizado um questionário adaptado baseado no questionário Short Form-36 (SF-36). Resultados: Observou-se o predomínio de participantes do sexo feminino (90,36%), faixa etária entre 20 a 22 anos (57,33%). A percepção geral de Qualidade de Vida (QV) foi de 44,58%, resultado que os classifica com boa qualidade de vida. A maior parte não se sente nada limitados em realizar atividades da vida diária, no entanto, a saúde física e emocional interfere um pouco nas atividades sociais com familiares e amigos. Conclusões: Com os resultados obtidos nesse estudo mostraram que, os estudantes de Fisioterapia apresentam uma boa percepção de sua qualidade de vida, porém podem vir a desencadear fatores estressores no decorrer da graduação.
Organ Dose and Radiation Exposure Risk: A Study Comparing Radiation Dose Using Two Software Packages
Authors: M Asiri Abdullah Ali
Published: September 2022

With the rapid development of X-ray equipment, assessing the patient’s radiation dose has become an important issue. This study uses DoseCal and PCXMC software to estimate the effective dose (ED) for 510 adult patients undergoing abdomen anteroposterior (AP) and chest anteroposterior/posteroanterior (AP/PA) X-ray examinations in Najran, Saudi Arabia. This study reported our experience with DoseCal and PCXMC software in calculating the ED and organ doses in abdomen and chest X-ray diagnostics. The mean ED values calculated using DoseCal were 0.051, 0.115, and 0.045 mSv for Abdomen AP, chest AP, and PA, respectively. Further, the mean ED calculated using PCXMC is 0.062, 0.132, and 0.047 mSv for Abdomen AP, chest AP, and PA, respectively. The dose results calculated by PCXMC were higher than DoseCal; however, we strongly recommended the dose surveyors utilize PCXMC because it uses the most recent tissue weighting factors (WTs) and offers a risk calculation.
MOFTI: Mobile Self-Service Framework to Uplift Customer Experience for the Telecommunications Industry in Malaysia
Authors: Abu Bakar Zainab , Sofian Hazrina , Jomhari Nazean
Published: September 2022

The new era of digital technologies has caused customers to require more efficient, easier access and immediate services. The first concern in the telecommunications industry is unpleasant conventional interactions (live agents) and interactive voice responses. The second area of concern is the operational change due to the MCO, which has impacted customer experience at physical counters. MCO imposes physical distancing at physical counters, with customers required to be at least one metre apart. Some businesses have imposed long queues to avoid congestion within a limited space, forcing customers to queue outside business spaces: perhaps along the road, in front of other premises, and under uncertain weather conditions. The shortened working hours during the MCO have amplified the number of unresolved issues among customers and long queues. This research aims to formulate a proposed framework for uplifting customer experience while managing the restrictions people face due to the MCO. The proposed solution is based on a literature review, reviewing existing mobile apps, and analysing data collected in 2020 through surveys and interviews. The evaluation results show that the proposed solution can be a guide for telecommunications service providers to enhance the customer’s experience of their self-service platforms while managing the restrictions people face due to the MCO. The novelty of this research is aligned with the Industrial Revolution 4.0 to reduce the workforce through the automation of business processes to meet the demands of the future economy.
Perceived Benefits, Perceived Barriers and Self-Efficacy Towards Weight Reduction Among Overweight and Obese Children in Kedah, Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Karim Wan Mohd Nurussabah , Abu Saad Hazizi , Zalbahar Nurzalinda , Mohd Sukri Nurul Husna
Published: September 2022

The objective of this study was to identify the psychological factors (perceived barriers to, perceived benefits of, and perceived self-efficacy toward weight reduction) associated with body mass index (BMI) among overweight (OW) and obese children. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among primary school children in Kedah, Malaysia. A multistage randomised cluster sampling technique was used in this study. The socio-demographic data were collected from the parents, and the researchers took anthropometric measurements of the children. A set of validated instruments were used to assess perceived benefits of weight reduction, perceived barriers to weight reduction, perceived self-efficacy in dietary practice and perceived self-efficacy in exercise among the participants. Data were analysed by using SPSS software for Windows Version 25.0. A total of 398 OW and obese children aged 10 and 11 years old (221 boys and 177 girls) were recruited. Based on the socio-demographic data, the father’s educational level was found to be significantly associated with the child’s body mass index (BMI) (2 = 7.873, p = 0.049). There were no significant differences in mean scores for perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and perceived self-efficacy in dietary practice and exercise between the OW and obese groups (p>0.05). However, perceived self-efficacy in exercise was significantly associated with BMI among OW and obese children (p<0.05). Health perceptions and beliefs variables are important and should be included in any future weight management programme among OW and obese children.
Perceptions on Susceptibility to Exposure to the COVID-19 Virus: A Qualitative Study on Pregnant and Non-pregnant Adult Women, their Partners, and Healthcare Workers in Metro Manila
Authors: Cagayan Maria Stephani Fay S. , Llamas-Clark Erlidia F. , Cagayan Basil Stephen S. , Heralde III Francisco M. , Ong Rodrigo Angelo C.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that special populations are more susceptible to the COVID-19 virus. There is little information on whether COVID-19 affects women of reproductive age and their fertility, pregnancy status, and offspring give: We aimed to assess the knowledge, practices, and perceptions (KPP) on the risk and susceptibility to COVID-19 of women of reproductive age.Methods. We conducted a qualitative exploratory descriptive study using the triangulation method. The studyconsisted of in-depth interviews (IDIs) with women of reproductive age and their spouses, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs) with health care professionals (HCP) in University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital. We assessed KPP using structured, open-ended interview guides. Interview responses were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was performed using NVivo 12.Results. Eighty participants, 20 women of reproductive age, 20 spouses, 20 non-pregnant women, and 20 HCPsin UP-PGH were included in the study. All participants were knowledgeable about COVID-19. Pregnant womenwould consult their physicians when they felt symptoms related to COVID-19. Spouses of pregnant women andnon-pregnant women observed health measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Both pregnant and non-pregnant patients with COVID-19 felt shamed and stigmatized while the husbands worried that the exposure to the infection will pose a burden to their families. HCWs provided services through teleconsultation and found it challenging to refer patients to other facilities.Conclusion. The study provided insights on KPP of women with reproductive-age to COVID-19 and views of HCWs in providing care to these patients during the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 are still detrimental and highly evident from the micro to the macro level.
Problems of practising public health in Westmorland: John A. Guy as County Medical Officer, 1946-70
Authors: Lambert Michael
Published: September 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic constituted an unprecedented public health crisis for the National Health Service (NHS) since its inception in 1948. The crisis exposed the fragmented nature of health services, the centralisation of decision-making, and the weakened position of the Director of Public Health (DPH) to provide essential local leadership. This position reflects years of uncertainty along with a pyrrhic ‘return’ to local government for public health in 2013. Using the career of Westmorland County Medical Officer (CMO) John A. Guy, this paper offers a historical examination of the problems of practicing public health in local government until its absorption into reformed NHS structures in 1974. The case study reflects upon the shape of current community health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria, the ambiguous place of local public health in a nationalised service, and the ability of individual leadership to overcome structural constraints.
Leitura social e cárcere: um estudo no contexto da socioeducação na pandemia
Authors:   Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná, LASCOSKI Sonieli P. , ANGNES Juliane S. ,   Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná, GEHRKE Marcos ,   Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná
Published: September 2022

This study has the scope of presenting some considerations about the social reading that the State and society perform of marginalized adolescents, in the current conjuncture of Brazilian society, in the midst of a pandemic event. This is a bibliographic and documentary research, guided by the methodology of situation analysis (Souza, 2014). The research was developed in the Postgraduate Program in Education of the Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná (State University of the Midwest of Paraná).
ESG transformation of enterprises as an innovative trend in the context of digitalization and the new normal
Authors:   Russian New University, MOROZOV Mikhail A. , MOROZOVA Natalia S. ,   Russian New University
Published: September 2022

The article explores the trends in the development of the economy in the new normal, which are associated with global digitalization and adherence to the principles of sustainable development. It has been established that the most significant trends are the ESG transformation of enterprises and the digitalization of core business processes. An analysis of digital technologies used in various fields of activity was carried out in order to comply with ESG principles in the new normal. Russian enterprises experiency and relationship with those trends are also discussed.
Blogs in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
Authors: VLADİMİROVNA LANSKİH Anna , AKTAY Sonnur
Published: September 2022

Сегодня интернет-технологии активно используются в процессе изучения русского языка как иностранного. В современном мире, где образование на протяжении всей жизни стало необходимостью, важное место в обучении иностранному языку занимают такие навыки, как межкультурная коммуникация на изучаемом языке, мгновенный обмен информацией и эффективное использование технологий. Эти технологические возможности подталкивают не только учащихся, но и педагогов к совершенствованию новых методических подходов и использованию цифровых ресурсов. Одним из цифровых материалов, эффективно используемых в обучении русскому языку, являются блоги. Являясь инструментом веб-технологий, блоги служат многим целям, таким как расширение словарного запаса учащихся при обучении русскому языку, приобретение навыков чтения и языковой практичности, изложения идей в письменной форме на иностранном языке и получение мотивации за счет более быстрого вовлечения в процесс обучения. В данном исследовании обсуждаются использование блогов в образовательной среде, виды блогов, которые педагоги создают для учащихся в рамках своих уроков, и их эффективность в обучении русскому языку. В статье описываются русскоязычные видеоблоги на площадке Youtube, авторы которых – энтузиасты-книгочитатели – делятся впечатлениями о прочитанном. Представлены статистические данные о наиболее популярных блогах, которые могут использоваться в обучении русскому языку, блогерах, создающих видеоконтент, показателях просмотров и комментариев. Кроме того, в рамках коммуникативной лингвистики были охарактеризованы речевые акты блогеров и коммуникативные стратегии говорящего в контексте адресанта (кодирование сообщения), сообщения (кодированная информация, посылаемая адресату), адресанта и адресата, которые являются базовыми компонентами модели коммуникации Романа Якобсона. В этом смысле определено влияние трехстороннего взаимодействия, а именно общения «учитель-ученик», общения между учащимися и общения между учащимися и внешней аудиторией, на успешность изучения русского языка.
Study on Prevalence and Antibiotic Profiling of Enterococcus Spp. from Chicken Meat
Authors: Parmar Nilam N. , Brahmbhatt Manoj N. , Parmar Bhupendra C. , Goswami Mayank , Thakur Sonali , Dubey Shreya
Published: September 2022

The present study was undertaken to characterize Enterococcus species isolated from poultry meat by cultural isolation, PCR detection  and antibiogram. Antibiotic profiling of detected Enterococcus spp. isolates were done by disc diffusion method. Total 150 chicken meat  samples were examined for the presence of Enterococcus spp. The overall prevalence of Enterococcus spp. by cultural isolation was 56%.  The prevalence of Enterococcus spp. by targeting tuf gene and ddlE.faecalis  gene in PCR was 95.23 and 77.38%, respectively. In the  antibiotic sensitivity test, Enterococcus isolates showed high resistance toward Erythromycin and Tetracycline. However, low resistance  was seen towards Chloramphenicol, whereas all the isolates were susceptible to Gentamicin.This study found a high prevalence of multi drug resistance among enterococci isolated from poultry meat, suggesting that these resistant bacteria and genes may be transported  from food to humans and pose a significant risk to human health in the coming years.
Molecular Characterisation and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Farm Water Samples
Authors: Putturu Ramya , Kumar Manyam S. , Babu Angalakudithi J. , Singh Sujatha , Reddy Alla G.
Published: September 2022

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains are considered the most common food-borne zoonotic pathogen and are highly  pathogenic to humans in low infectious doses, causing food-borne diseases through consumption of contaminated water or food.  Resistance against antibiotics by STEC is a big concern nowadays. Two hundred farm water samples (Cattle-40, Buffaloes-40, Sheep-30,  Goat-20, Pig-20 and poultry-50) were collected aseptically from different livestock farms in and around Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India  and Processed for E. coli isolation, identification with culture method and molecular characterization by PCR. E. coli was characterized  as STEC with two genes i.e. stx1 and stx2. All the STEC isolates were subjected to an antibiotic sensitivity test by disc diffusion method  against ten antibiotics. Results showed that out of 200 farm water samples, 196 were positive for E. coli with an overall prevalence of 98%  (196/200) and 62.2% (122/196) for STEC by PCR. Antimicrobial susceptibility test by disc diffusion method against ten antibiotics revealed  the higher resistance to Cepahlothin (100%) followed by Tetracyclin (98.4%), Ampicillin (96.7%), Streptomycin (95%), Sulphonamides  (91.8%), Trimethoprim (84.4%), Kanamycin (34.4%), Chloromphenicol (17.2%), Colistin (9.0%) and least resistance to Gentamycin (4.9%).
Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) Producing Escherichia Coli from Dogs
Authors: Singaravelan Tamilarasu , Antony Prabhaker X. , Vasu Jayalakshmi , Srinivas Mouttou V. , Shanmugam Venkatesa P. , Shanmugam Selvi , Darmalingam Selvi , Mukhopadhyay Hirak K.
Published: September 2022

The present study was aimed to isolate and characterize the Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli from faecal samples of dogs in Puducherry, India. In this study, 100 E. coli isolates were obtained from 50 healthy dogs and 50 diarrheic  dogs, out of which 33 (33%) isolates were confirmed as ESBL producers by the combination disc method. All the E. coli isolates were  genotypically confirmed for the presence of genes responsible for ESBL production. Out of 100 E. coli isolates, fourteen (14%), seven  (7%) and three (3%) isolates were found to be positive for blaTEM, SHV and CTX-M genes, respectively. The present study highlighted  ESBL-producing E. coli in dogs in Puducherry region.