bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Commercializing the Milkfish Hatchery-Bred Fry Industry in the Philippines: A Welfare Analysis
Authors: Garcia Yolanda T. , Garcia Maria Esperanza T. , Garcia Arnulfo G.
Published: December 2020

This study aims to estimate the welfare gains of the Philippine milkfish industry in establishing local fry hatcheries to reduce imports from Indonesia and Taiwan. It also seeks to identify the industry stakeholders who gain from this import substitution endeavour. The economic surplus model was used to estimate the welfare gains from the commercialization of the hatchery-bred milkfish fry in the fishery sector. Specifically, the changes in consumer and/or producer surplus per stakeholder were compared to determine who the biggest gainers are. Results of the study showed that the consumer surplus from the milkfish fry industry was larger than its producer surplus. On the other hand, the reverse was true for the grow-out industry. It is interesting to note that the consumers in the fry industry and the producer in the grow-out industry were the same set of stakeholders, i.e., the milkfish grow-out operators, who gained the most from this development. The study also showed that commercializing the local milkfish hatchery technologies can bring about more benefits to the country than importing fry and fingerlings. Hence, the development of local hatcheries for other aquaculture species can be expected to bring similar welfare gains. More importantly, the technical and financial assistance that were extended by the government’s fishery institutions through the GAINEX project as pioneered by DOST-PCAARRD can serve as an effective catalyst to prospective hatchery operators in reducing the risks, especially when setting-up a new enterprise like the hatchery-bred fry for an emerging aquaculture species in the country.
Success of Selection in Terms of Hygienic Behavior in Struggle Against DWV and Varroa
Authors: Karabağ Kemal , Alemli Ayşe , Tunca Rahşan İvgin
Published: December 2020

Many studies have reported sudden and large-scale losses in honey bee colonies. There is no precise explanation for this happening, but it may be caused by the interaction of pathogenic viruses and ectoparasite Varroa destructor. Deformed-wing virus (DWV) is common in Apis mellifera L. and has been implicated in worldwide Varroa-associated colony losses. Hygienic behavior may be one of the ways that limit V. destructor infestation level and DWV load. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the selection of higher hygienic behavior is effective against V. destructor and DWV. Workers and pupae of A. m. anatoliaca were collected from colonies showing four generations of hygienic behaviodr, and non-hygienics were used as a control. Loads of DWV were investigated by one-step RT-qPCR, and the bottom-board method was used to allow mites count. The prevalence of DWV in pupae were higher in hygienic colonies (69.0%, average viral load 234.38) than control colonies (60.8% average viral load 937.70). However, the prevalence of worker bees infected with DWV was lower in hygienic colonies (41.3%, average viral load 181627.69) than in control's (66.0%, average viral load 241982.35). Although the averages of the Varroa counts were significantly different for both hygienic (28.92) and control colonies (108.90), we could not find any correlation between DWV loads of both workers and pupae in this study. When all these results are evaluated, the selection performed in terms of hygienic behavior can said to have been said successful against DWV.
Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Variants of Melissococcus plutonius (Ex White), the Causal Agent of European Foulbrood
Authors: de León-Door Adrián Ponce , Pérez-Ordóñez Gerardo , Romo-Chacón Alejandro , Rios-Velasco Claudio , Órnelas-Paz José D. J. , Zamudio-Flores Paul B. , Acosta-Muñiz Carlos H.
Published: December 2020

The bacterium Melissococcus plutonius is the etiologic agent of the European foulbrood (EFB), one of the most harmful bacterial diseases that causes the larvae of bees to have an intestinal infection. Although EFB has been known for more than a century and is practically present in all countries where beekeeping is practiced, the disease has been little studied compared to American foulbrood. Recently, great advances have been made to understand the disease and the interaction between the pathogen and its host. This review summarizes the research and advances to understand the disease. First, the morphological characteristics of M. plutonius, the infection process and bacterial development in the gut of the larva are described. Also, the epidemiological distribution of EFB and factors that favor the development of the disease as well as the classification of M. plutonius according its genomic and phenotype characteristics are reported. Finally, the new molecular tools for the study of M. plutonius, possible virulence factors in its genome, the issue of current EFB control measures and possible alternatives to the use of antibiotics are addressed.
Simulation of the Flat-parallel Movement of a Bridge Agricultural Unit with an Articulated Frame
Authors: Bulgakov Volodymyr , Ivanovs Semjons , Volskyi Volodymyr , Kuvachоv Volodymyr , Ihnatiev Yevhen
Published: December 2020

The work presents foundations of the dynamics of the flat-parallel movement of a bridge agricultural unit in a horizontal with the kinematic method of its control (turning the wheels) by changing the position of one of its parts relative to the other. The analysis of assessment of the degree of impact of the scheme and parameters of the investigated agricultural tool upon its controllability and stability of movement is based on the amplitude and phase frequency characteristics. The mathematical models of the movement of the bridge agricultural unit are presented in a differential and an operator form of recording. Based on mathematical models, the calculated amplitude and phase frequency characteristics of the dynamic control system of the control impact, presented as the angular displacement of its half-frames ψ, are constructed for various parameters and operating modes. The constructed mathematical models, amplitude and phase frequency characteristics make it possible to assess the impact of the control parameter of the bridge agricultural unit, as well as its design and other parameters upon the controllability of the movement.
Age Structure of Farm Owners and Managers: Problems and the Solutions Thereto in Latvia
Authors: Nipers Aleksejs , Pilvere Irina
Published: December 2020

The research paper presents the results of research on the situation and trends in the age structure of farm owners or managers in Latvia. The growing world population and the challenges caused by climate change make farmers reconsider their traditional farming practices. Therefore, scientists believe that the aging of farmers is a major obstacle to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas, as evidenced by the age structure of European Union (EU) farmers and other agricultural workers. Generation renewal is crucial for sustainable land management and food production. In 2018, according to statistical data, the share of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in total gross value added in Latvia was only 3.8%. However, these sectors were the main job creators and drivers of economic development in rural areas. Therefore,the aim of the present research isto assess trends in the age structure of farm managers and owners and the policy instruments applied in Latvia. The results of the research show that despite the policy instruments implemented in Latvia after its accession to the EU to support young farmers and promote early retirement of farm owners, the aging process of farm owners and managers occurs relatively fast. The median age of farm owners and managers in Latvia has increased from 53 years in 2009 to 57 years in 2019, which could hinder the development of the agricultural industry and prevent the new challenge of growing global food demand and the negative impacts of climate change from being tackled.
University Students’ Preferences about Savings and Investments at Individual and National level in the 21st Century: The Case of Turkey
Authors: Yumurtaci Aynur , Bagis Bilal
Published: December 2020

This paper aims to capture the favored both national and individual saving and investment perceptions of the Turkish youth. Also, the research contributes to the understanding of the common preferences of the youth and focuses on perceptions over their home country’s saving-investment decisions. We reason, it is important to evaluate views of the youth on national savings and investments as they will be both the decision-makers determining the economic and social policies of the near future and the ones that are directly impacted by these policies implemented today. For this purpose, a questionnaire is applied to randomly selected 550 university students in Turkey and the results are analyzed by the chi-square test. Accordingly, students have mostly preferred that investments should be primarily made to the education sector at national level while investment made for the social security system is placed on the last rank. In addition, education is the most important individual investment choice of participants. On the other hand, information technologies, energy, and agriculture are identified as the most significant investment areas, which could be potentially increased the global competitiveness of their home country. Another important outcome of this research is that students prefer to invest their individual savings in gold and real estate investments, respectively.
Numerical Modeling of the RDE
Authors: Folusiak Michal , Swiderski Karol , Wolanski Piotr
Published: December 2020

The idea of using the phenomenon of rotating detonation to propulsion has its roots in fifties of the last century in works of Adamson et al. and Nicholls et al. at the University of Michigan. The idea was recently reinvented and experimental research and numerical simulations on the Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) are carried in numerous institutions worldwide, in Poland at Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) since 2004. Over the period 2010-2014 WUT and Institute of Aviation (IOA) jointly implemented the project under the Innovative Economy Operational Programme entitled ‘Turbine engine with detonation combustion chamber’. The goal of the project was to replace the combustion chamber of turboshaft engine GTD-350 with the annular detonation chamber.

This paper is focused on investigation of the influence of a geometry and flow conditions on the structure and propagation stability of the rotating detonation wave. Presented results are in majority an outcome of the aforementioned programme, in particular authors’ works on the development of the in-house code REFLOPS USG and its application to simulation of the rotating detonation propagation in the RDE.
Transport w planowaniu miejscowym – problemy okiem praktyka
Authors: Goras Ewa , Popiela Jacek
Published: December 2020

Abstrakt

W artykule przedstawiono szereg problemów, z którymi spotyka się urbanista w trakcie prowadzonych prac w odniesieniu do planowania rozwiązań transportowych w planistycznych dokumentach gminnych. Ze względu na złożoność problematyki nie było możliwości przedstawienia w prezentowanym materiale pełnej skali występujących problemów. Materiał ujmuje autorskie doświadczenia ze szczególnym ukierunkowaniem na problemy związane z planowaniem sieci drogowych, które występują najczęściej i rodzą też najwięcej konfliktów – tak podczas procedur sporządzania projektów dokumentów, jak i po ich uchwaleniu przez rady gmin. Artykuł poszerza omawianą problematykę o niezbędne definicje i pojęcia oraz zestawienie podstaw prawnych obowiązujących w planowaniu przestrzennym w odniesieniu do opracowywanych rozwiązań transportowych.
Are Growth Led Financing Decisions Causing Insolvency in Listed Firms of Pakistan?
Authors: Hussain Rana Yassir , Wen Xuezhou , Butt Rehan Sohail , Hussain Haroon , Qalati Sikandar Ali , Abbas Irfan
Published: December 2020

We examine the relationship between growth opportunities and insolvency risk in a mediating framework through financing decisions for 330 listed firms on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) This study covers a data period of five years ranging from 2013 to 2017. Financing decisions used in this study involve capital structure decision and debt maturity decision. We applied robust clustered panel OLS regression to the data and found a negative relationship between growth opportunities and insolvency risk in all samples consisting of overall, large and small firms. Growth opportunities have a negative impact on the capital structure, but debt maturity was influenced positively. Financing decisions influenced the insolvency risk positively. We used Baron and Kenny’s (1986) approach to detect the intervening effects of financing decisions. Further, Sobel’s test used to check the significance of mediation. Partial mediation was found for the debt maturity ratio in the large and overall sample of firms. However, the capital structure did not mediate the relationship between growth opportunities and insolvency risk in this study.
Towards better understanding electronic music festivals motivation
Authors: Hodak Danijela Ferjanić , Belošević Goran , Vlahov Antonio
Published: December 2020

Electronic music festivals became one of the most successful forms of tourism for young adults. In the paper, authors aimed to explored the motivation and the perception of the potential visitors of electronic music festivals in Croatia and to identify the key dimensions of electronic music festivals. Instrument used for the primary research was a structured on-line questionnaire distributed among students of the University of Zagreb. In total, 350 questionnaires were collected and analyzed. Factor analyses resulted with three factors concerning motivation (music and fun, travel, socialization). Motives with the highest mean value are closely related with the core of electronic music festival offer, but other motives should not be neglected. Paper provides several recommendations for the improvement of electronic music festival offer and suggest the direction and possibilities for the future research.
Maxillary Split Crest And Sinus Augmentation With Piezosurgery And Growth Factors
Authors:   School Of Medicine, University Of “Aldo Moro” Bari-Italy, Via Caduti Sul Lavoro, 37, 66100 CHIETI, Abruzzo, Italy, Serafini Maurizio
Published: December 2020

One of the most common anatomic limitation which prevents a correct implant placement, is horizontal and vertical bone deficiency. Modern surgical techniques allow predictable rehabilitation of these severe defects, using on one side the great regenerative potential of autologous growth factors, on the other side instruments that allow more bone preservation and less trauma on hard and soft tissues, crucial criteria for successful surgeries
Estimating Effectiveness of Some Methods for Detecting Edge of Potential Field Sources
Authors: Luan Pham Thanh , Sang Le Thi , Minh Vu Duc , To Nhu Ngo Thi , Thanh Do Duc , Giau Lai Manh , Tuyen Nguyen Xuan
Published: December 2020

This paper presents a comparative study of effectiveness of edge detection methods such as total horizontal gradient, analytic signal amplitude, tilt angle, gradient amplitude of tilt angle, theta map, horizontal tilt angle, tilt angle of total horizontal gradient, tilt angle of analytic signal, improved theta map, and total horizontal gradient of improved tilt angle. The effectiveness of each method was estimated on synthetic magnetic data and synthetic gravity anomaly data with and without noise. The obtained results show that the tilt angle of gradient amplitude can detect all the edges more clearly and precisely. The applicability of each method is demonstrated on the aeromagnetic anomaly data from the Zhurihe region of Northeast China, and Bouguer gravity anomaly data from a region of North Vietnam. The results computed by the tilt angle of horizontal gradient were also in accord with the geologic structures of the areas.
Turismo gastronómico mapuche en La Araucanía
Authors: Tereucán Angulo Julio , Briceño Olivera Claudio
Published: December 2020

La gastronomía constituye una parte esencial de la experiencia turística, ya que forma parte del contexto social y cultural de los territorios y recrea las complejas relaciones históricas, sociales y productivas que han determinado un tipo de alimentación en un contexto particular. Los pueblos indígenas tienen potencial natural para el desarrollo del turismo especializado como el gastronómico, ya que poseen una amplia gama de recursos originales de su patrimonio natural y cultural, como es el caso de los mapuches de la región de La Araucanía. Este estudio busca analizar, desde la base de los motores de búsqueda de las plataformas digitales disponibles, la accesibilidad y calidad de la información hacia el turista, tipos de productos culinarios mapuches incluidos en la oferta turística, y la innovación como parte del desarrollo de un turismo gastronómico en la región. Se seleccionaron 11 emprendimientos de la región de La Araucanía, distribuidos en 7 comunas. Los resultados obtenidos evidenciaron que existe una baja representación de la gastronomía mapuche, como concepto de búsqueda asociada al turismo a nivel internacional; la oferta gastronómica no es exclusivamente mapuche sino más bien una fusión campesina chilena con mapuche. La región de La Araucanía tiene experiencias variadas de emprendimientos mapuches que han comenzado a innovar en términos gastronómicos, creando nuevos productos asociados en algunos casos a restaurantes y otros a servicios de cocktelería para eventos; no obstante, ello no es la generalidad de lo que implica crear un producto turístico gastronómico, sino más bien está asociado a la atención de clientes específicos.
A ALTERAÇÃO DO REGISTRO CIVIL E O CONFRONTO COM O DIREITO A IDENTIDADE SEXUAL DOS TRANSEXUAIS
Authors: Souza Katharine Pederiva , Marchetti Filho Gilberto Ferreira
Published: December 2020

Os direitos da personalidade, em especial o direito a identidade sexual, são ignorados por parte dos legisladores e aplicadores da lei. Mas, em verdade, o direito deveria acompanhar a evolução da sociedade e regulamentar as novas necessidades do tempo em que está inserido. A questão da identidade sexual e sua adequação no registro civil dos transexuais deve ser discutida, pois está presente no cotidiano moderno e a norma continua omissa, deixando lacunas e criando um cenário de desrespeito frente à minoria que precisa tanto do amparo jurídico. Disso se extrai a necessidade de adequação da norma atinente a identidade sexual, possibilitando a retificação do registro para adequá-lo e, assim, promover o respeito aos direitos da personalidade.
A ADMISSÃO DO ENSINO DOMICILIAR (HOMESCHOOLING) PELO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Santos Yane Silva dos , Turbay Junior Albino Gabriel
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho analisou a admissibilidade do ensino domiciliar pelo ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, pautando-se em revisão bibliográfica e julgados dos tribunais brasileiros, bem como na Constituição Federal e leis infraconstitucionais que regulamentam o direito à educação. Com o estudo e pesquisa sobre o tema foi possível verificar que o direito à educação é um mecanismo de integração social, cultural e de desenvolvimento pessoal, sendo verdadeira garantia do princípio da liberdade pessoal e dignidade da pessoa humana. Nesse sentido, em que pese a família também tenha o dever de provê-lo, percebeu-se a impossibilidade de sua completa eficácia em um modelo de ensino que restrinja o acesso da criança ou adolescente em idade escolar ao pluralismo ideológico e didático, bem como às variadas formas de cultura e diversidade social, a fim de que desenvolva a alteridade necessária para o bom convívio em sociedade. Ademais, pôde-se observar que a estrutura adotada pelo ordenamento jurídico aponta para a obrigatoriedade do exercício do direito à educação em instituições regulares de ensino, sejam elas escolas públicas ou privadas, inexistindo, atualmente, uma forma de regular e controlar o ensino ministrado no recesso do lar. Assim, verificou-se que a família cumpre o dever de prover à educação dos filhos de forma complementar, transmitindo valores e concepções próprias, bem como integrando o ensino ministrado nas escolas, constatando-se a inadmissibilidade do ensino domiciliar pelo ordenamento jurídico brasileiro.
O CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO CIVIL: UMA VISÃO CONSTITUCIONAL
Authors: Souza Netto José Laurindo de , Monteschio Horácio
Published: December 2020

O Código de Processo Civil possui estreita vinculação com a Constituição Federal de 5 de outubro de 1988, dentro dessa relação íntima os seus princípios acabam por irradiar seus efeitos para todas as searas do Processual Civil. Porém, essa área, no modo como vem sendo exercida na prática, ocasionou a burocracia exacerbada dos formalismos processuais em prejuízo da concretude do próprio Direito. Essa problemática incita a discussão sobre a aplicação dos princípios à luz da hermenêutica constitucional, sendo, em função da relevância do tema para a efetivação de direitos dos jurisdicionandos, então analisada através de indicação bibliográfica atinente, pretendendo-se desenvolver raciocínios estruturantes acerca da imprescindibilidade de desburocratizar o sistema jurídico processual e principiológico vigente.
COMPLIANCE E GOVERNANÇA CORPORATIVA: ESTRATÉGIAS PARA UMA GESTÃO SOCIOAMBIENTAL
Authors: Liebl Helena , Santos Rafael Padilha dos
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo tem como intuito tratar do Programa Compliance e da governança corporativa como estratégias para que as empresas consigam atingir uma gestão socioambiental. É elaborado dentro da linha de pesquisa de “Direito Ambiental, Transnacionalidade e Sustentabilidade” do curso de Mestrado em Ciência Jurídica da Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. O mundo corporativo está passando por constantes mudanças no que tange ao modo de pensar e agir das empresas em relação ao cumprimento normativo. Mais do que isso, as questões ambientais estão em voga, trazendo a preocupação e a necessidade de se alterar a forma de pensar e agir em relação ao meio ambiente. Nesse sentido, as empresas estão preocupadas no cumprimento de normas ambientais para que se tornem mais responsáveis social e ambientalmente. Para isso tem-se como objetivo geral do presente trabalho, analisar os institutos Compliance e Governança Corporativa como possíveis estratégias para uma gestão socioambiental empresarial. Quanto à metodologia, aponta-se que foi utilizado o método indutivo, sendo acionadas as técnicas do referente, da categoria, do conceito operacional e da pesquisa bibliográfica.
A SOCIEDADE DO ESPETÁCULO NO SENSACIONALISMO MIDIÁTICO: A ABSOLUTA IMPOSSIBILIDADE DO STATUS QUO ANTE
Authors: Berti Luiza Gabriela , Oliva Rodrigo , Velasquez Fernanda Garcia
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo apresenta um estudo sobre o papel dos meios de comunicação de massa frente ao discurso da sociedade do espetáculo e o enfrentamento com os princípios fundamentais do direito. O direito trabalha com o enfrentamento da justiça e da injustiça. Em havendo a injustiça, faz-se a mea culpa jurídica, tendo sido resguardados todos os direitos fundamentais do acusado e determina-se absolvição do mesmo, devolvendo a ele o status quo ante. A colisão dos direitos fundamentais com os de liberdade de imprensa, embora nenhum direito seja absoluto na colisão dos direitos constitucionais, os direitos fundamentais prevalecem, dado que são inatos, independente da condição de que os detém. Além disso, a mídia cria e agencia os seus produtos e discursos gerando debates de natureza pública em troca de audiência, resvalando no excesso, no sensacionalismo e na espetacularização.
CERTIFICAÇÕES CONSTRUTIVAS: FERRAMENTAS DE COMPLIANCE OU METANARRATIVAS?
Authors: Gomes Magno Federici , Machado Reinaldo Caixeta
Published: December 2020

Com o escopo de verificar se as certificações construtivas atuam como ferramentas de compliance, busca-se estudar a importância daquelas para o mercado imobiliário e a forma como são recebidas e aplicadas as certificações pelos sistemas de integridade das corporações. Ainda, analisa se as certificações são elementos suficientes para garantia de construções sustentáveis ou se é apenas mais uma suposta verdade colocada pelo modelo capitalista do especulativo setor imobiliário. O trabalho utilizou pesquisa qualitativa, teórico documental, com técnica dedutiva, por documentação indireta, elaborada através de fontes bibliográficas.
O MEDIADOR PROPOSTO DE LUIS ALBERTO WARAT NA SOCIEDADE CONTEMPORANEA
Authors: Martins Janete Rosa , Caciamani Bianca Regina , Meneguzzi Nelci Lurdes Gayeski
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo tem como escopo tratar da mediação e suas especificidades, bem como o mediador proposto por Luis Alberto Warat. A metodologia utilizada é o método hipotético dedutivo que parte de um problema e apresenta as suas hipóteses, o método de pesquisa é o indireto, com base em leituras de obras do autor dentre outros.  O modelo de mediador proposto por Luis Alberto Warat é o ideal para ser aplicado na mediação?  Segundo Warat os mediadores das escolas formadoras fracassam, no sentido que ensinam aos mediadores técnicas, guias de formalidade e rituais para que ocorra um acordo, forma, negociadores, conciliadores. Para ser mediador é necessário ser um mestre, onde os discípulos devem ficar a vontade, onde o coração é o centro supremo do conhecimento.  O mediador é um psicoterapeuta que ajuda as partes na terapia do reencontro mediado.  Ademais o mediador proposto por Warat é aquele que busca no diálogo a autonomia, sensibilidade, reconhecimento e cultura de paz.
A SOCIOBIODIVERSIDADE BRASILEIRA ENQUANTO POTENTIA NA (RE)DEFINIÇÃO DA DEMOCRACIA
Authors: Cavalheiro Larissa Nunes , De Oliveira Junior José Alcebíades
Published: December 2020

Resumo: A democracia como sistema de governo deve refletir o bem comum do povo, ou seja, comprometer-se através de decisões políticas ao encontro das condições necessárias para o desenvolvimento e manutenção da vida de todos e todas. Este ideal existencial com o passar do tempo torna-se complexo, uma vez que o Estado congrega uma multiplicidade de pessoas – culturas. De direta passa a democracia a ser representativa, momento em que a legitimidade deste novo paradigma é desafiada pelo contexto heterogêneo. Em termos de sociobiodiversidade, característica do Brasil, a diversidade de culturas está vinculada à diversidade natural – biodiversidade – numa relação humano-ambiental indissociável. Este cenário brasileiro emerge demandando o reconhecimento por meio de decisões políticas comprometidas com a sua proteção. Sendo assim, objetiva-se evidenciar a sociobiodiversidade enquanto característica do povo brasileiro, na perspectiva de potentia que (re)define a democracia.Palavras-chave: Democracia; Reconhecimento; Sociobiodiversidade.
DEFENSA EN PRO DE UN MEDIO AMBIENTE SANO
Authors: Lazcano Alfonso Jaime Martínez
Published: December 2020

La defensa al medio ambiente implica la garantía además de otros diversos derechos humanos, por estar interrelacionados bajo el principio de indivisibilidad, así entre todos los derechos llamados humanos no existe jerarquía, todos los derechos civiles y políticos, como los derechos económicos, sociales, culturales, ambientales y los demás que tengan este estatus, deben protegerse, la afectación de uno impacta en otros y viceversa, lo que significa el deber general de respetar, garantizar y promover de forma íntegra. La defensa eficaz del medio ambiente se encuentra vinculada a una serie de derechos complementarios y no excluyentes.
The relationship between the academic achievement of computerized tests and traditional tests of Business College students. An empirical study
Authors: Al Omari Rania
Published: December 2020

The study aims to investigate the relationship between the academic achievement of computerized tests and traditional pen and paper exams of Business College students at the University of Jordan- Aqaba branch as well as relate differences results to students` gender.
The study sample comprised 136 students of a compulsory course at the Business Faculty. A computerized mid-term test was held while the final one was traditional. The results of the two tests were compared where the other general factors affecting students` academic achievement, namely ( the same students, course subject, course subject lecturer) were set. The tests marks were sampled as percentage to the test mark so as to delete the denominator difference of marks where the mid-term mark is out of 30 while the final test is out of 50.
The SPSS was used to compare the results of the two tests. Results were related to students gender, whether gender-related differences are found. The study concluded that there is no statistical significant relationship between the academic achievement of computerized tests and traditional ones (paper and pen) held at the Business College in The University of Jordan- Aqaba branch.
The results also indicated that the academic achievement differences resulting from computerized tests have to do with the student gender variable in favour of male students.
Global child health: What we have achieved and what needs to be done
Authors: Radhakrishnan Venkatraman
Published: December 2020

Global child health has cemented itself as an important branch of global health. It is said that the development of a nation is gauged by its infant and under-5 mortality rates. Coordinated efforts by organizations such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and Governments are essential to maintain the momentum of improving the health of children across the world. Special focus needs to be put on areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa and conflict-prone regions where the initial positive gains are being erased. As we achieve success in controlling malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea in many countries, we need to start focusing on areas such as cancer, accidents, climate change, and child abuse which will soon become important health problems in children in low- and middle-income countries.
USG-guided Hydrodissection for Recurrent Ulnar Neuropathy in a Patient with Anteriorly Transposed Nerve
Authors: Jhanwar Vikas , Agarwal Aakanksha , Chandra Abhishek , Bagarhatta Meenu
Published: December 2020

Imaging of peripheral nerves by ultrasound has come into vogue with availability of higher frequency linear transducers and variable sizes of footprints allowing better spatial resolution. Hydrodissection is a novel technique which was elaborated in the literature, not long ago, in 2008. This case report elaborates hydrodissection done for a patient with recurrent symptoms of ulnar neuropathy 4 years after anterior transposition of the nerve. Ultrasound-guided perineural injections of saline and steroid were given 2 months apart and the patient was followed up for 6 months thereafter. Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection technique has gained significant attention in the recent times but it still lacks large studies or trials to validate its safety, establish guidelines on techniques and solutions, thus necessitating exploration in this field.
Dorsal Epidural Artery Pseudoaneurysm – An Unusual Complication after Posterior Instrumented Stabilisation
Authors: Karikalan Alagiri , Pushpa B. T. , Ramesh Sabari , Kuna Venkata Suman
Published: December 2020

Vascular complications during lumbar disc surgeries are a rare but fatal complication. Most commonly injured vessels during spinal surgeries include the aorta, common iliac vessels, and very rarely the lumbar arteries. The damage to a major vessel such as aorta and iliac artery present with acute symptoms requiring immediate surgical intervention, whereas small vessels such as lumbar segmental artery and its branches when injured may form arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm presenting at a later stage. We report a rare case of dorsal epidural artery pseudoaneurysm following lumbar discectomy and posterior instrumented stabilization presenting with progressive signs of neurological deficit due to dural sac compression and also emphasize the importance of its early diagnosis thus preventing fatal complications.
Hemiparesis resulting from an unusual C1 fracture: A case report and literature review
Authors: Yuh Sung-Joo , Wang Zhi , Boubez Ghassan , Shedid Daniel
Published: December 2020

Background:

Jefferson fractures are burst fractures involving both the anterior and posterior arches of C1. They typically result from axial compression or hyperextension injuries. Most are stable, and neurological deficits are rare. They are often successfully treated with external immobilization, but require surgery (e.g., fusion/ stabilization).

Case Description:

An 89-year-old male presented with a left-sided hemiplegia following a trivial fall. The cervical computed tomography scan revealed a left-sided displaced comminuted C1 fracture involving the arch and lateral mass. The MR revealed posterior cord compression and focal myelomalacia. Six months following an emergent C1–C3 decompression with occiput to C4 instrumented fusion, the patient was neurologically intact and pain-free.

Conclusion:

An 89-year-old male presented with a left-sided hemiplegia due to a Type 3/4 C1 Jefferson fracture. Following posterior C1–C3 surgical decompression with C0–C4 instrumented fusion, the patient sustained a complete bilateral motor recovery.
Cultura alimentaria en centros infantiles del Buen Vivir – provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador- Año 2017
Authors: Reyes Santacruz María Fernanda , Uribe Ventimilla Ana María
Published: December 2020

En la provincia de Santa Elena, la tradición alimentaria en los hogares con niños y niñas de edades comprendidas entre uno y tres años, está evidenciada por el consumo de alimentos no adecuados. Derivado de esta problemática, se realizó esta investigación cuyo objetivo fue indagar acerca de la cultura alimentaria de los infantes de uno a tres años de edad en los Centros Infantiles del Buen Vivir ubicados en la provincia de Santa Elena durante el año 2017. Se diseñó un estudio descriptivo con corte transversal, no experimental, con técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas a través de una encuesta aplicada a los padres de familia, y entrevistas a las coordinadoras de los centros, lo que permitió comparar el plan nutricional de los infantes. Los resultados indican la influencia de los ingresos de la familia en el momento de abastecerse de provisiones para el hogar, alto consumo de carbohidratos y el desconocimiento de los tutores de una alimentación que cumpla las necesidades nutricionales de niños y niñas menores de tres años. Se resalta la importancia de inculcar una buena alimentación a los infantes, ya que será la base de una etapa adulta saludable.
DEFECT OF THE TRANSACTION’S TARGET AS A GENERAL LEGAL BASE OF INVALIDITY
Authors: Зайцева Наталья Викторовна
Published: December 2020

В статье рассматриваются сделки, противоречащие по своему характеру нормативным актам и публичному порядку, проведен анализ правовых последствий выявления «незаконной» цели сделки с точки зрения различных правопорядков.

The main target of this article is a research of the deals with transactions that are contrary to law and public policy and analyzes the legal consequences of identifying the «illegal» purpose of the transaction from the point of view of various legal orders.
中国民族民间舞男女对舞形式在中等职业舞蹈教育教学中的价值
Authors: 伍 梦烨
Published: December 2020

对于舞蹈者来说，在舞蹈表演的过程中不仅需要将舞蹈作品完美地呈现出来，更应当让底下的观众感受到舞者所需要传递的信息，真正体会舞蹈背后蕴藏的深刻内涵，从而与舞者产生共鸣。男女对舞是舞蹈中的一种形式，舞者在舞蹈的过程中需要通过与同伴相互交流来呈现出不同的舞蹈动作，这样才能呈现出民族民间舞群众性、情感性、自娱性的特点，以此来提高舞蹈作品的呈现效果。在当前中职舞蹈教育教学开展的过程中，教师通过利用男女对舞的形式有助于帮助学生培养积极、乐观的心态，加强对民族民间舞蹈文化的认识。论文主要论述了男女对舞形式在中国民族民间舞蹈教学中的意义，并对其在中职舞蹈教学中的价值进行具体的分析。
基于“古筝热”环境下古筝教育存在的问题及对策
Authors: 赵 鹏
Published: December 2020

随着时代的发展，民族音乐逐渐焕发出生机与活力，不仅中国出现古筝学习的热潮，还在海外出现“古筝热”。在此环境下，古筝教育问题日益凸显，需要古筝界能尽快解决问题。基于此，论文分析“古筝热”出现的原因、古筝教育存在的问题，并提出几点切实可行的解决对策，以期提高古筝教学的有效性。
广播电台播音主持的播音技巧分析
Authors: 张 晶晶
Published: December 2020

随着电视节目的日益普及，广播电台播音节目也吸引了广大听众朋友的认可，人们对节目内容的关注也越来越多。除了关注播音内容以外，还要特别注意播音员的表现。换句话说，广播电台播音员的一言一行和一颦一笑都直接影响着节目的传播效果和观众的收听体验。因此，作为广播电台节目的核心角色，如今对播音主持人员的要求越来越高，不仅需要播音主持的专业性过关，还需要掌握各种播音技能。论文简述了播音技巧在播音主持中的运用，希望对广播电视新闻的播音主持工作有所帮助。
高职数学文化渗透探究
Authors: 魏 邦有
Published: December 2020

论文从数学文化与教师工作的关系入手，阐述了数学文化对高职数学教学的渗透价值。立足于学生数学学习中的解题过程和理解问题，分析了渗透数学文化的几点途径。结合教师工作的深刻探究，提出数学模式结合数学文化的可创新性，对数学文化的渗透策略做简要说明，指出数学概念、解题过程的文化讲解需求，表明了文化渗透需要教学推广的观点。
Geology, Tectonics and Stratigraphy of the Construction Site of the New Bushehr NPP Units in the Islamic Republic of Iran as Part of Recent Geotechnical Studies
Authors: Ulyanov V. Yu.
Published: December 2020

Southern Iran in the area of Zagros and the borders of the Arabian and Eurasian plates is a seismically active territory in which large industrial facilities are located, including Bushehr NPP. In this regard the relevance of studying modern geodynamics and geology of the region is understandable. The geological structure of the territory after engineering surveys of 1974-2001 no longer seemed questionable. However, after completion of engineering surveys for new NPP units in 2015, new views on some positions on seismotectonics, and later on the geology of the area, appeared. The article provides information about the geology, tectonics and stratigraphy of the region and the research area, including not covered earlier in domestic reporting materials and scientific articles, and also considered the possible reasons for the appearance of other interpretations regarding seismotectonics and geology of the area where the NPP site is located. A brief analysis of the research results, both previously completed and completed relatively recently, is presented. An additional argument is considered in favor of the presence of fault zones within the Bushehr anticline proposed by Iranian researchers. In particular, the Khark-Mish fault supposed by them may be part of the buried ancient anticlinal fold before the position of its axis changes in the modern period as a result of neotectonic processes common to the region as a whole. The geology and tectonics of the Bushehr anticline are compared with similar structures on Fr. Hark and the nearest islands. Updated information on the stratigraphy of individual geological formations of the region and the research area is also provided. In spite of the reasoned justification of various positions on the geology and tectonics of the region, it seems necessary to conduct a number of additional special direct and indirect studies aimed at ensuring the safety of the Bushehr NPPs under construction and operating.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Pimpinan dan Bawahan Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada Restoran Ayam Bawang Cak Per Cabang Malang
Authors: Slamet Slamet , Imami Nor Ali Sukkron
Published: December 2020

Abstract: This research aims to understand: 1) The communication intensity level at Ayam Bawang Cak Per Restaurant, Malang Branch; 2) The employee performance at Ayam Bawang Cak Per Restaurant, Malang Branch; and 3) To know the communication influence between branch managers to employees on employee performance at Ayam Bawang Cak Per Restaurant, Malang Branch. This research used quantitative methods in the process and consist of two variables, dependent and independent. Communication is the independent variable and employee performance is the dependent variable. The research sample was taken 99% of the total population 51, but due to the time and situation, the sample taken was only 40 employees of each division. The result showed that: 1) The communication intensity level between branch managers and subordinates was at a moderate level with a percentage of 75% of 30 employees; 2) The employee performance level was at the medium category with a percentage of 65% of 24 employees; and 3) There is a significant influence between communication on employee performance at Ayam Bawang Cak Per Restaurant, Malang Branch.
IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Singh Kalpana , Awasthi Alka
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this paper is to examine how Foreign Direct investment (FDI) can be leveraged to enhance its impact on Higher Education.

This paper attempts to discuss the possibilities of bringing quality, excellence and more opportunities in “Higher education” through the FDI route.

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT:Education sector is growing day by day and gaining lots of importance in the world and India as well. Education Industry is likely to grow by the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2020. Foreign Direct Investment up to 100% is allowed in most of the sectors more significantly, Thus the role of private sector in higher education has significantly increased in the last decade & the growth of the this sector alone, estimates, to grow to US$ 70 billion by 2013 and US$ 115 billion by 2018. The study focuses on advantages of FDI in Education with reference to India particularly, and evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of going in for FDI.

Foreign Direct Investment has always been a matter of concern for India, when it comes to education sector 100% FDI is allowed by the Government but, besides its advantages, it has some limitations or disadvantages also. In this paper an attempt has been made by the authors to highlight the good and bad effects of FDI in Education Sector
EXPERT ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES IN THE FUNCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Authors: Tosovic Radule
Published: December 2020

The successful operation of the mineral sector in modern business conditions, labeled by transition crossing to a market mineral economy and establishing market conditions for the production and trade of mineral raw materials, requires the development of expert economic evaluations of mineral reserves and resources. This evaluation basically represents an expert analysis, which includes four important aspects, namely: geological, mining, economical and environmental. The ecological aspect is related to the previous geoecological analysis of the impact of various phases of the conquest of mineral deposits on the environment, by identifying types of impacts, character of influences, prevention of pollution measures, measures to eliminate the impact and recultivation. Expert economic evaluation is to quantify environmental costs, analyzing their share in the total costs and impact on the economic viability of valorization of mineral raw materials from the mineral deposits.
Programas de Formação Profissional:
Authors: Colomby Renato , Silva Evelis Couto , Cheron Cibele , Salvagni Julice
Published: December 2020

O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi analisar a percepção dos jovens aprendizes em relação aos programas para a formação profissional. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, cuja coleta de dados aconteceu por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com oito jovens. As categorias de análise podem ser sintetizadas da seguinte forma: i) jovens e mercado de trabalho, ii) programas de aprendizagem – didática, teoria e prática e iii) formação profissional – desenvolvimento, interação e aprendizado. Os dados revelaram que a participação no programa foi satisfatória para os jovens e eles reconhecem a importância da experiência para a sua formação profissional. O crescimento pessoal, profissional e as relações oportunizadas pelo ambiente de trabalho mostraram-se muito relevantes para os entrevistados, não sendo a questão financeira o fator primordial. Os jovens concordam que a maneira mais efetiva de aprendizado se dá através do trabalho e estudo simultâneos. Nesse sentido, criticam a falta de conexão das aulas ministradas na entidade formadora com a prática na empresa. Por fim, destacam-se três características que, segundo os participantes, foram adquiridas ou desenvolvidas durante a experiência no programa: comunicação, relacionamento interpessoal e responsabilidade.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR (SELF REGULATED LEARNING) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PADA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS VII DI SMP NEGERI I KEBOMAS
Authors: Saputri Ismawati Dwi , Edy Sarwo , Midjan Midjan
Published: December 2020

Motivasi dan kemandirian belajar (self regulated learning) sangat diperlukan untuk mendapatkan hasil belajar yang baik. Dengan adanya motivasi dan kemandirian belajar peserta didik dapat menyelesaikan tugas tanpa menggantungkan orang lain. Dalam motivasi dan kemandirian belajar terdapat lima faktor didalamnya yaitu self eficacy, intrinsic value, tes anxiety, cognitif strategi use dan self regulation. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi dan kemandirian belajar (self regulated learning) terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik kelas VII di SMP Negeri I Kebomas.Penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh peserta didik kelas VII di SMP Negeri I Kebomas yang berumlah 288 peserta didik dan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan rumus slovin dengan taraf kesalahan sebesar 5%, maka jumlah sampel sebanyak 167 peserta didik namun dikarenakan ada satu hasil yang tidak valid, maka peneliti hanya mendapatkan 166 sampel. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket motivasi dan kemandirian belajar (self regulated learning) dan tes hasil belajar matematika.Hasil perhitungan regresi linier berganda pada masing – masing variabel x memiliki nilai sig 0,000 sehingga sig. <
Las dos traducciones de El purgatorio de San Patricio por Denis Florence MacCarthy (1853 y 1873)
Primeras calas
Authors: Maggi Eugenio
Published: December 2020

The article analyses The Purgatory of Saint Patrick, a translation of Calderón’s El purgatorio de San Patricio which the Irish poet Denis Florence MacCarthy (1817-82) published in two versions, one in 1853 and one in 1873. The comparison of the two texts shows how MacCarthy, as a lucid importer of the Catholic and Baroque Calderón in a predominantly hostile Anglophone culture, progressively refined his poetics of translation, adopting in particular a completely imitative versification (including a bold assonant English verse) and showing a growing, if eclectic, fidelity to the Calderonian rhetorical universe.
Pengaruh Ketidakpuasan Konsumen Terhadap Perpindahan Merek Smartphone Di Kota Bima
Authors: Sari Puspita , Ismunandar Ismunandar
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui pengaruh Ketidakpuasan Konsumen terhadap Perpindahan Merk Smartphone  Kota Bima. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah asosiatif. Penelitian ini di lakukan pada Kota Bima yang sasarannya untuk konsumen pengguna Berbagai Type Smartphone. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode purposive sampling dengan 96 responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, regresi linear berganda, koefesien determinasi, koefesien korelasi, uji parsial (uji t) dan uji simultan (uji f). Berdasarkan Hasil penelitian  menunjukan bahwa : variabel Ketidakpuasan konsumen terhadap Perpindahan Merk Smartphone  Kota Bima
Roces entre la jurisdicción eclesiástica y la real durante el episcopado de fray Alonso Bernardo de los Ríos y Guzmán (1677-1692)
Authors: Lillo Vicente Moisés
Published: December 2020

Los desencuentros entre el Arzobispo y la Chancillería de Granada fueron un mal inevitable dado el entramado jurídico del siglo XVII. La competencia entre la jurisdicción eclesiástica y la real se agravó, primero, por el patronato regio sobre la Iglesia de Granada y, segundo, por el ímpetu regalista de muchos oidores al que el arzobispado contestó con un intento de reafirmación de la autoridad episcopal. Esta rivalidad fue evidente en los actos y ceremonias públicas. La silla del arzobispo en la procesión del Corpus fue uno de los símbolos más célebres de este pulso entre ambas instituciones. Su reivindicación fue una forma de subrayar la autoridad del arzobispo y, por ende, la jurisdicción eclesiástica. Pero en la vida de los prelados granadinos jugó un papel más profundo q ia personal.