bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students’ Retention of Biophysical Agents Curriculum from First to Third Year of Study
Authors: Greco Jamie , Lamberg Eric
Published: September 2021

Purpose: Biophysical agents (BPA) are widely used in physical therapy clinical practice and is a content area included in entry level physical therapist education programs. Retention of this content is critical for clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to measure to what extent 3rd year physical therapist students (PTS) were able to recall knowledge of BPA content after a 2 -year gap by repeating an examination that was given during the first year. Specifically, 1) Is there a significant difference in retention of BPA content/material between the 1st and 3rd year of curriculum, and 2) Does exposure/use of BPA during a clinical education experience (CEE) affect retention of material? Methods: A sample of convenience of 22 current 3rd year PTS who completed a BPA course during their 1st year participated. The comprehensive written examination for the BPA course served as the test instrument to determine knowledge retention. The PTS re-took this exam in their 3rd year of study, after completing their 2nd CEE. The PTS also completed a questionnaire soliciting information about demographics and degree of exposure to BPA during their CEE. A paired t-test was used to compare 1st year and 3rd year total test scores. The PTS were divided based on BPA exposure during their CEE, and test scores were compared using an independent samples t-test. Results: There was a significant decrease in test score from 1st to 3rd year (first year was 89.5% (range: 97.0% - 80.0%) while the 3rd year was 52.1% (range: 39.0% – 67.0%). There was no significant difference (p=0.561) in mean test scores on the 3rd year test for PTS with BPA exposure during CEEs (52.6%) vs those that did not (50.4%). Conclusions: Like other health professions, there was a decrement in knowledge retention. Results indicate a significant loss of retention of BPA knowledge when provided a 2-year gap, which was unaffected by exposure to BPA during CEEs. Exploring methods to improve knowledge retention in BPA curriculum may be needed. Future research should investigate retention with other methods of instruction including those that incorporate more active learning methods.
Psychosocial Factors that Shape the Professional Identity Crisis in Prospective Language Teachers
Authors: Vanegas Marlon , Lopera Leslie , Mesa Hugo
Published: September 2021

This case study, framed in the Socio-critical paradigm and following a narrative approach, describes the role psychosocial factors play in shaping the professional identity crisis in a group of prospective teachers in the Language Teaching Program of a private university in Medellín, Colombia. We developed three data collection techniques to conduct this study. First, participants in the stage of professional practicum were to write a narrative about their first experiences as prospective language teachers. Our objective was to describe the psychosocial factors shaping the identity crisis. Then, we conducted semi-structured interviews with the intention of defining the role these factors play in shaping the crisis; and finally, a focus group with the objective of relating these psychosocial factors with the identity crisis. Findings revealed that prospective teachers perceive themselves very vulnerable to fail, they tend to avoid frustration and their lack of self-confidence inhibits their class performance. We also found that the lack of career guidance during high school years, the social status of the teaching profession, and the idealization of the teaching profession as well as the social conditions of school contexts, played an important role in shaping the identity crisis in our prospective teachers. We find it advisable for Language Teaching Programs to develop psychosocial support strategies that bring prospective teachers’ voices to be heard in favor of constructing strong and resilient identities able to respond to current school demands.
Developing an e-Learning Theory for Interaction and Collaboration Using Grounded Theory: A Methodological Approach
Authors: Kibuku Rachael , Ochieng Daniel , Wausi Agnes
Published: September 2021

Grounded Theory (GT) is becoming an increasingly prevalent research methodology in many fields. Although researchers use it in qualitative and quantitative studies, it is more popular with qualitative studies, as evidenced by the citations from previous research. This paper aims to document and present how we used GT in our qualitative research to construct an e-learning theory for interaction and collaboration. It also includes the justification of GT. We adopted and adapted the constructivist GT (CGT). Therefore, this paper discusses the CGT methodology, its philosophical, ontological and epistemological perspectives. It also includes the research design that captures how we sampled the participants, collected, analyzed and interpreted the data, and how we documented the research findings in the context of CGT. It also includes the justification of the decisions we made and the extent to which they align with CGT. Using CGT, we listened to, observed and captured e-learners’ and e-tutors’ stories and experiences which yielded rich and insightful data that informed the development of the e-learning theory for interaction and collaboration. We also present the challenges we experienced when using CGT and the strategies we used to overcome them. Finally, we have included the methodological insights we drew from using CGT in our research. This paper has presented the CGT design strategy; thus, it will be helpful, especially to novice and future researchers aspiring to use the methodology to conduct their research.
High Touch Research: Building Community for Those Living with HIV
Authors: miller patricia , Oliver Brent , Lapointe Kenneth , Samson Kim , Berezowski Kate , Nelson Kirsten , anonymous Kevin
Published: September 2021

Participatory action research can be a research methodology that seeks to offer relational processes that develop high touch research relationships, create co-empowerment, while fostering resiliency and strength, within the HIV community. The Calgary HIV Social Society (CHSS) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada co-developed with peer-researchers at Mount Royal University, a progressive form of action-oriented research that allowed the HIV community to develop and provide social gatherings to reduce the impact of stigma and isolation. The research project was developed with the community of people living with HIV to reduce the impact of isolation and stigma. The focus of the research was to better understand how social gatherings could improve the quality of life for those living with HIV. The action-oriented methodology allowed for HIV peer-researchers to bring their expertise on what was needed to reduce stigma and isolation. The HIV social support community created participatory action research processes that successfully contributed to building an inclusive, community for people living with HIV. This paper will share the themes that acknowledge the significant impact that a HIV high touch relationship research community can have for those, who face the barriers of isolation and stigma by increasing community connection, reducing financial constraints that limit participation, while increasing mental health wellness.
Exploring the English Learning Strategies of an Indigenous Papuan Student of Indonesia
Authors: Leba Seli Marlina , Butarbutar Ranta , Werang Basilius
Published: September 2021

Language learning strategies are crucial for learning English as a foreign language (EFL). This study sought to reveal language learning strategies used by Daniela, an Indigenous Papuan student, in developing her knowledge and skills in English. To gain this objective, a case study (Kohlbacher, 2006) using an in-depth interview was employed. Collected data were qualitatively analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. Results of data analysis revealed two main categories of learning strategies used by Daniela in solving her learning problems, namely direct and indirect learning strategies. In direct learning strategies Daniela dealt with memory, cognition, and compensation strategies, while in indirect learning strategies she dealt more with metacognitive, affective, and social strategies. Apart from these findings, this study also revealed Daniela’s performance in English is mostly influenced by her reading hobby, internal motivation, positive attitude towards English, her personality (diligent and independent), and her dream to become a vocational English teacher. Results of this study may be useful for the head of school to encourage English teachers to provide learners with diverse learning tasks to elicit the use of various learning strategies.
Challenges in Conducting Online Videoconferencing Qualitative Interviews with Adolescents on Sensitive Topics
Authors: Meherali Salima , Louie-Poon Samantha
Published: September 2021

In the wake of COVID-19, researchers are seeking innovative data-collection methods. Computer-mediated communication platforms have played a pivotal role among these pursuits. However, conducting online interviews present challenges to both researchers and participants. Online data-collection forces researchers to give up control over the study environment due to the varying location participants partake in interviews. Consequently, researchers can no longer fully guarantee the confidentiality and privacy of the researcher-participant conversations. Participants may face difficulties if being asked to disclose private information in the presence of family members. These challenges are heightened when conducting online interviews with adolescents on sensitive topics. Thus, attention to the rigour of qualitative research is a fundamental consideration given these limitations in technical and social conventions with the use of online data-collection methods. Despite the host of challenges, online interviewing creates valuable opportunities for researchers to rise to the challenge of social distancing in their data-collection efforts.
Metáforas económicas en la prensa peruana escrita: un estudio de la sección «Opinión» en el semanario Hildebrandt en sus Trece
Authors: Huamán Neyra Víctor
Published: September 2021

La presente investigación propone un enfoque lingüístico desde la
semántica cognitiva. El material de estudio proviene de la prensa
nacional escrita de tipo semanario. Los tirajes de edición se dan una vez por semana y el nombre de este medio de prensa se titula Hildebrandt en sus Trece. Se analizarán las metáforas conceptuales relacionadas al ámbito económico. Solo se ha seleccionado el bloque de opinión del economista Pedro Francke. La semántica cognitiva presupone la producción y presencia de metáforas en todos los escritos de producción donde las personas desarrollan cognitivamente esquemas internos para la comprensión de significados.
OPTIMIZED PCA BASED FACE RECOGNITION
Authors: Grewal Rayaan
Published: September 2021

In this paper an algorithm to solve the problem of automatic face recognition is
presented. The novelty of the algorithm is the ability to combine the principal
component analysis (PCA) with Modified Particle Swarm Optimization (MPSO) to
improve the execution time and to obtain better face recognition results. The
efficiency of face recognition system is imp
measure the similarity of an input face compared with a database of faces. The use of
the fitness function helps to obtain more accurate results in a faster way. The results
obtained are excellent even when the system w
A comparison of the results obtained with the algorithm without MPSO versus the
algorithm using MPSO is also presented. The algorithm is also implemented on the
colored images of the human faces.
Keywords: Particle Swarm Optimization, Face Recognition, Eigenfaces, Evolutionary
Computer Vision.
Innoveren en blijven leren
Authors: de Jong F. P.C.M.
Published: September 2021

Dit boek is een liber amicorum, een vriendenboek, in het kader van het afscheid van Madelon de Beus van Aeres Hogeschool Wageningen. Zij is bijna twintig jaar directeur geweest van deze faculteit en haar rechtsvoorgangers: Stoas Hogeschool, Stoas Hogeschool Wageningen,faculteitsdirecteur Vilentum Hogeschool Wageningen, en ten slotte Aeres Hogeschool Wageningen de Educatieve faculteit. In lijn met haar gedachten en intenties staat in dit vriendenboek de Educatieve faculteit in Wageningen op de voorgrond. Niet door terug te kijken maar, geheel in de geest van Madelon, vooruit te kijken.Docenten, studenten, administratieve en facilitaire ondersteuners, lectoren, docentonderzoekers, teamleiders: 39 ‘auteurs’ zijn in kleine groepjes in gesprek gegaan over wat zich in de buitenwereld en binnen Aeres Hogeschool Wageningen voordoet. Vanuit ieders perspectief, soms ook vanuit een historisch uitstapje, zijn in een vorm van collectief lerenideeën gevormd. Ideeën wat deze ontwikkelingen betekenen voor allerlei facetten van de Aeres Hogeschool Wageningen. Zoals het curriculum, het gebouw, de opleidingsprofielen, de didactiek, de ondernemende houding, bij- en nascholing, de onderzoekscultuur, de onderzoekende innovator en professioneel leiderschap.Veel van de ‘auteursgroepjes’ vonden het zo inspirerend dat ze zich hebben voorgenomen de gesprekken voort te zetten. Voor u als lezer geeft het boek op inspirerende wijze een inkijk in hoe de betrokkenen binnen de faculteit tegen toekomstige uitdagingen aankijken vanuit hundagelijkse zorg om blijvend goed onderwijs, onderzoek en dienstverlening te bewerkstelligen.De auteurs wensen u veel leesplezier.
MOMENTUM OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE IN TIME-VARYING DIELECTRIC MEDIA
Authors: Grigoryan Karen K.
Published: September 2021

In the context of the Abraham–Minkowski controversy, the problem of the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a linear dielectric medium with a time-varying dielectric constant is considered. It is shown that the momentum of an electromagnetic wave in the form of Minkowski is preserved with an instantaneous change in the dielectric permittivity of the medium. At the same time, the Abraham momentum is not conserved, despite the spatial homogeneity of the problem. This circumstance is interpreted as a manifestation of the Abraham force.
The Role of Servant Leadership in Church Workers’ Commitment
Authors: Akhilele Seth
Published: September 2021

The study was an examination of the role of servant leadership in worker's commitment to the Xander church (Pseudonym). In Xander church, workers' commitment is shallow, as reflected in attendance and service. A cross-sectional design was used to study 38workers using nonprobability purposive sampling. The hypotheses were: H1 Is there a statistically significant relationship between servant leader behaviors and workers' commitment? H2: Is there a statistically significant relationship between the servant leadership behavior of empowerment and church workers' reported commitment due to the length of stay? The eight dimensions servant leadership survey instrument measured servant leadership, while workers' commitment was measured with the 15-item Organizational Commitment Questionnaire. The data were analyzed with Spearman’s Rho correlation because of a small sample size. The results revealed that servant leadership predicted commitment, and the servant leadership survey element, behavior empowerment, was not predicted by the worker's length of stay. I recommend that further research be conducted to ascertain reasons for a low commitment since servant leadership behavior impacted commitment. Keywords: Servant leadership, commitment, church workers, empowerment, and leadership behavior.
Comparison of cuffless blood pressure measurement using an electrocardiogram monitor with photoplethysmography function with measurement by the Korotkov method: a pilot study
Authors: Gogiberidze N. A. , Sagirova Z. N. , Kuznetsova N. O. , Gognieva D. G. , Chomakhidze P. Sh. , Saner H. , Kopylov P. Yu.
Published: September 2021

The aim. To evaluate the reliability of blood pressure (BP) measurement results using a cuffless blood pressure device (CardioQVARK®) in comparison with the values obtained using the Korotkov method.

Materials and methods. An observational cross-sectional study of 50 patients (25 men, mean age 60 ± 14 years) with arterial hypertension was performed. Blood pressure was measured by the Korotkov method as a standard method, and a CardioQVARK® device, made in the form of a smartphone case, was used as a new method. The device records the electrocardiogram and the photoplethysmogram. Based on the parameters of the electrocardiogram and the photoplethysmogram the systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) is calculated. Correlation analysis, Student’s t-test, Bland-Altman method were used for comparing the two methods, the standard deviation of the difference and a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated.

Results. There were no statistically significant differences in the mean values of SBP and DBP for the two methods. There was a strong direct relationship between SBP (r = 0.976, p < 0.0001) and DBP (r = 0.817, p < 0.0001), measured by two methods. Bias for SBP and DBP measured by the new method was: –0.5 mm Hg (95% CI: –1.7; 0.7) and –0.3 mmHg (95% CI: –1.4; 0.7), respectively. The difference in DBP measurements depended on the blood pressure level (r = 0.302, p = 0.03). The underestimation of DBP values was more pronounced for low blood pressure from 55 to 75 mm Hg. At the time of the study, 13 (26%) patients had an increase in blood pressure. The sensitivity of the new method in detecting arterial hypertension was 77% (95% CI: 46; 95), specificity 100% (95% CI: 91; 100), accuracy 94% (95% CI: 83; 99).

Conclusion. The blood pressure measurement method based on the analysis of the electrocardiogram and photoplethysmogram showed reliable blood pressure measurement results in comparison with the Korotkov method.
ALMAN HUKUKUNDA MİLLETLERARASI TİCARİ TAHKİMİN KANUNLAR İHTİLAFI BOYUTU
Authors: BATIGÜN Elif Selen
Published: September 2021

Almanya, milletlerarası nitelikli ticari uyuşmazlıklarda tahkim yeri olarak her geçen gün daha fazla tercih edildiğinden, incelememizin konusu Alman hukukunda milletlerarası kanunlar ihtilafı meseleleri olarak belirlenmiştir. Alman hukukunda ticari tahkim yargılamasına bakıldığında yabancılık unsuru içeren ve içermeyen uyuşmazlıklara aynı hükümlerin uygulandığı görülmektedir. Almanya’da tahkime ilişkin kendi içinde bütünlük arz eden, yeknesak kuralların uygulanması, mahkemelerin tahkimi destekleyici ve özgürlükçü bir tavırla uyuşmazlıkları karara bağlamalarına neden olmaktadır. Çalışmamızın amacı Alman hukukunda milletlerarası tahkim prosedüründe karşılaşılan kanunlar ihtilafı meselelerini Zivilprozessordnung (Alman Usul Hukuku Kanunu) §1025-1066 arasındaki düzenlemeleri, Yabancı Hakem Kararlarının Tanınması ve İcrası Hakkındaki New York Sözleşmesi’nin ilgili hükümleri ve Alman mahkemelerinin içtihatları ışığında incelemektir.
Resolution of symptoms after Heller's cardiomyotomy with DOR fundoplication versus endoscopic balloon dilatation in patients with achalasia Cardia at tertiary care hospital
Authors: Shahriyar Ghazanfar  , Sajida Qureshi  , Ali Rasheed  , Fahad Memon  , Mohammad Saeed Quraishy
Published: September 2021

Objective: The objective was to compare symptoms improvement following Heller's myotomy with DOR fundoplication (HM-DOR) and endoscopic pneumatic dilatation (PD) for the treatment of achalasia cardia at one year follow up.
Methods: This prospective comparative study was conducted at department of upper GI and minimally invasive surgery, Civil hospital Karachi from February 2016- January 2019. All patients diagnosed as a case of achalasia cardia on esophageal manometry were included in this study. Subjects were grouped into two treatment groups: Endoscopic Pneumatic Dilatation(PD) and laparoscopic Heller's myotomy with DOR fundoplication (HM-DOR).
Results: A total of 42 patients were taken into study, of which 21 patients were randomly assigned in each of the two groups (surgery and endoscopic). Mean age of patients undergoing laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy and endoscopic pneumatic balloon dilatation was 34±8.59 and 37±12.87 years respectively. Treatment success in PD group was 52% (11/21) as compared to HM-DOR group which was 76% (16/21). Post Eckardt scores reduction at 1 year follow up between PD and HM-DOR were statistically significant (p<0.001). Patient satisfaction measured by likert's scale was significantly more in the surgery group.
Conclusion: The efficacy of HM appears to be greater than PD for improvement in dysphagia and overall patients satisfaction score over a 1 year follow up period.
Keywords: Esophageal achalasia, Heller’s myotomy (HM), Endoscopic pneumatic dilatation (PD).
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Post-traumatic arteriovenous fistulae of the extremities: a case series
Authors: Zia Ur Rehman  , Suleman Yousaf
Published: September 2021

Post-traumatic AVF can lead to congestive heart failure, and limb ischemia. The objective of the study is to determine presentations, interventions and outcomes (morbidity and mortality) of the patients treated with traumatic AVF at a university hospital between Jan 1995 to December 2018. Nine patients (M: F 8:1) with median age of 30 [IQR 24.5] years were included in the study. They presented as ‘missed injuries’ with median delay of 4 [IQR 55.25] months. Most had penetrating injuries and presented with painful limb swelling, pain and venous ulcer. Superficial femoral (33.3%) and popliteal (22.2%) vessels were the most involved vessels. Seven (77.7%) patients had surgery while two (22.2%) had endovascular interventions. Arterial reconstruction with interposition vein (44.4%) or with prosthetic (11.1%) grafts was done. There was no peri-operative morbidity or 30-day mortality. All patients had smooth recovery with 100% limb salvage rate.
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ADAY ÖĞRETMENLERİN COVİD-19 PANDEMİ SÜRECİNDE YÜRÜTÜLEN UZAKTAN EĞİTİM UYGULAMALARINA İLİŞKİN TUTUMLARININ İNCELENMESİ: ATATÜRK ÖĞRETMEN AKADEMİSİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: UYSAL Merve , KARAGÖZ Ahmet Erman
Published: September 2021

Bu çalışmada, Covid-19 pandemi sürecinde yürütülen uzaktan eğitim uygulamalarına yönelik aday öğretmenlerin tutumlarının belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Tarama modeli kullanılarak tasarlanan araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim bahar döneminde Atatürk Öğretmen Akademisi’nde uzaktan eğitim uygulamaları ile öğrenim görmekte olan 127 aday öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada verilerin toplanması için Demografik Bilgi Formu ile Yıldırım, Yıldırım, Çelik ve Kahraman (2014) tarafından geliştirilen ‘Uzaktan Eğitim Öğrencilerinin Uzaktan Eğitime Yönelik Görüşleri’ ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin çözümlenmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemler ile iki grup arasındaki farkın betimlenmesinde Mann Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada, aday öğretmenler tarafından ortaya konulan tutumlar doğrultusunda, uzaktan eğitim uygulamalarını orta seviyede başarılı bulduklarının tespiti yapılmıştır. Buna ek olarak, cinsiyet, internete erişim durumu ile derse katılım durumu değişkenlerine göre ölçeğin genelinde anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu görülmüştür.
Századvég Gazdaságkutató Zrt.: Idén és jövőre is 3 százalék felett bővülhet a magyar gazdaság
Authors: György László , Kutasi Gábor , Regős Gábor
Published: September 2021

A Századvég Gazdaságkutató Zrt. prognózisa szerint a magyar gazdaság növekedése 2017-ben 3,6 százalékos, majd 2018-ban 3,4 százalékos lehet, de bizonyos feltételek teljesülése esetén 4 százalék feletti növekedés is lehetséges. A 2016-osnál jelentősebb bővüléshez elsősorban a háztartások fogyasztási kiadásainak és a beruházásoknak a bővülése járulhat hozzá. Az előbbit továbbra is a rendelkezésre álló jövedelem bővülése okozza, amely idén a bérek 10 százalék feletti növekedéséből, illetve a növekvő foglalkoztatásból ered. A bérek növekedéséhez a minimálbér és a garantált bérminimum 15, illetve 25 százalékos emelése, a munkát terhelő járulékok 5 százalékpontos csökkenése, valamint az egyre több ágazatban megjelenő munkaerőhiány egyaránt hozzájárul. Várakozásaink szerint az infláció mértéke idén 2,5, jövőre 2,9 százalékos lehet.
GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt.: Több verseny és több képesség szükségeltetik
Authors: Karsai Gábor
Published: September 2021

Tavaly a magyar gazdasági növekedés erőteljesen lassult az előző két évhez képest, főleg az EU-források visszaesése, emiatt a beruházások zuhanása nyomán. A GDP pontosan a GKI által prognosztizált 2 százalékkal, a kormány által jelzett 2,5 és a Magyar Nemzeti Bank szerinti 2,8 százaléknál lassabban fejlődött. A nemzetközi összehasonlításra alkalmas adatok szerint az év egészében a bővülés üteme (1,8 százalék) azonos volt az Európai Unió átlagával, a régióban csak Észt- és Lettországét múlta felül. A beruházások az EU 2 százalék közeli átlagos bővülésével szemben 15 százalékkal zuhantak, a lakosság fogyasztása viszont az EU 2,7 százalék körüli átlagánál sokkal gyorsabban, 4,2 százalékkal bővült. Egyedül a fogyasztás húzta a gazdaságot. A magyar gazdasági növekedés idei – mindenekelőtt az EU-támogatások növekedésének köszönhető – gyorsulásában teljes az egyetértés; a GKI – elsősorban a korábban gondoltnál is jóval gyengébb tavalyi beruházási teljesítmény bázishatása miatt – 3-ról 3,2 százalékra emelte 2017. évi GDP-prognózisát. Ez félúton van az IMF 3 százalékos és az EU 3,5 százalékos előrejelzése között, alacsonyabb a kormány 4,1 százalékos várakozásánál. Az infláció gyorsul, a külső és belső egyensúly kissé romlik, de kedvező marad. A hosszabb távú fejlődést meghatározó fő tényezőkben (az intézmények működésében, a szabályozás egyediségében és a piaci megoldások háttérbe szorításában, a valós szerkezeti reformok elkezdésében) nem várható érdemi javulás. A kommunikációban a versenyképesség egyre gyakrabban jelenik meg, de ehhez két dolog kellene: több verseny és több képesség.
Állami befolyás a francia gazdaságban: válságtól válságig
Authors: Somai Miklós
Published: September 2021

Franciaországban több száz éves hagyománya van az állam gazdasági életbe történő beavatkozásának. E hagyományban jelentős szálat képvisel a közszolgálat speciálisan francia értelmezésére, lényegében a kollektív, nemzeti szintű haszonra (jelesül a társadalmi, gazdasági és területi kohézióra) való szüntelen törekvés. Mindez azonban nem jelenti azt, hogy a francia gazdaság működése, illetve az államnak abban játszott szerepe napjainkban alapvetően különbözne a többi fejlett európai országétól. Bár a kormányzati beavatkozás a 20. század államosítási kurzusai révén több hullámban is megerősödött, az 1980-as évek közepe óta Párizs nem tehet mást, mint hogy a nemzetközi gazdaságpolitikai trendeknek (neoliberalizmus, új közszolgálati menedzsment, globalizáció) megfelelően igyekszik betagozódni a deregulációban, a privatizációban és általában az állammal szemben a piac szerepének megerősítésében hívő partnerei közé. Ha ennek ellenére úgy tűnik, hogy a francia bankrendszer az átlagosnál ellenállóbbnak bizonyult a globális pénzügyi válsággal szemben, avagy a kormányzat törvényekkel is igyekszik a versenypiac egyes cégeit a portfóliójában tartani, e jelenségek mögött nem valamiféle új keletű dirigizmust vagy gazdasági patriotizmust, sokkal inkább a francia elit közös oktatási-kulturális gyökereivel, illetve a belpolitikával, a belpolitikai mozgástérrel kapcsolatos okokat találunk.
Globális értékláncok strukturális kérdései – versenyképességi megfontolások
Authors: Gelei Andrea
Published: September 2021

A cikk a multinacionális vállalatok globális értékláncának (azaz belső hálózatának) felépítésében megfigyelhető változásokat és azok mozgatórugóit vizsgálja versenyképességi szempontból. Rávilágít arra, hogy e struktúra az outsourcing és az offshoring néven ismer két vezetői döntés eredményeként alakul ki. Ezek elsődleges tartalma a munkamegosztás, de míg az outsourcing a külső és a belső hálózat tagjai között osztja fel a folyamatokat, addig az offshoring döntése a szervezeti keretek között tartott tevékenységek belső munkamegosztását határozza meg oly módon, hogy egyben specifikálja a létrehozott szervezeti egységek elsődleges lokalizációját, földrajzi elhelyezkedését is. Az elmúlt időszakban kialakult nemzetközi struktúrák kialakítását kizárólag a komparatív elmélettel nem lehet magyarázni, az új szervezeti megoldásokban meghatározó szerepe van a vállalatcsoportokon belüli áramlások tudatos, ún. hatékonyságkereső átalakításának. A szerző két Magyarországon is aktív vállalat reálfolyamatainak hálózati szintű átalakítását mutatja be, majd segítségükkel azonosít olyan tényezőket, amelyekkel az említett hatékonyságnövekedés a vállalatcsoport szintjén megvalósítható, a létrejött struktúrák magyarázhatók. Ilyen tényezők 1. a vállalatok folyamatértelmezési és dekomponálási képessége; 2. a folyamat számára elsődleges erőforrás-függőségi típus tudatos kezelése és 3. az erőforrások ragadóssága, ebből következően beágyazottsága. Ezeknek az új szervezeti megoldásoknak a megértése nemcsak új elméleti tudáshoz vezethet el, hanem közvetlen gyakorlati relevanciája is van mind mikro-, mind makroszinten. A tárgyalt esetek egyértelműen a vizsgált folyamatok erőteljes szervezeti centralizációját mutatják, ami a lokális tartalmak rovására megy végbe, a regionális szint erősödését hozza, miközben megmarad egyes folyamatelemek komparatív előnyökön nyugvó globális szintű centralizálása is.
Pénzügykutató Zrt.: Még kitart a lendület
Authors: Várhegyi Éva
Published: September 2021

Tavaly meglódult a magyar gazdaság, és a lendület az idén is kitart. A négy százalék körüli növekedést a kedvező világgazdasági konjunktúra mellett az uniós pénzforrások gyorsított felhasználása táplálja, de szerepet játszik benne a választásokra tekintettel is fellazított költségvetési és jövedelempolitika, továbbá a gazdaságélénkítő monetáris politika. A növekedés meghatározó tényezői a fogyasztás és az uniós pénzek költségvetési megelőlegezésével gerjesztett fejlesztések, de a kedvező konjunktúra és az erősödő munkaerőhiány a magánberuházásokat is ösztönzi. A munkanélküliség történelmi mélypontra süllyed, ám a munkaerő szűkössége miatt a foglalkoztatás eléri a határát. A gazdaság dinamikus növekedése egyelőre nem veszélyezteti az egyensúlyi helyzetet. A lendület még 2019-ben is kitarthat, de az uniós források mérséklődésével várhatóan megtörik, mivel a növekedés belső motorjai nem erősödtek meg kellően. A későbbiekben feszültségeket okozhat, hogy a magyar kormány és a jegybank a kivételesen kedvező külső konjunkturális feltételek között is maximálisan kihasználja a gazdaságélénkítés eszközeit, ezért a rosszabb időkben nem marad tér az anticiklikus gazdaságpolitikára.
Századvég Gazdaságkutató Zrt.: Idén 4 százalék felett bővülhet a magyar gazdaság
Authors: György László , Molnár Dániel , Regős Gábor
Published: September 2021

A Századvég Gazdaságkutató Zrt. prognózisa szerint a magyar gazdaság növekedése 2018-ban 4,1 százalékra gyorsulhat, majd 2019-ben 3,2 százalékos lehet. Várhatóan a tavalyi évhez hasonlóan a fogyasztás és a beruházások hajtják majd a gazdasági növekedést az idén is. Az előbbit a továbbra is dinamikusan növekvő bérek és a bővülő foglalkoztatás, míg utóbbit az európai uniós források beáramlása serkentheti, de a magánvállalatok beruházásai is egyre nagyobb szerepet játszanak majd a növekedésben. A kedvező nemzetközi konjunktúra, valamint a bővülő kapacitások révén tovább növekedhet az export, azonban az importkereslet megugrása következtében a nettó export csak kismértékben emelkedhet. Előrejelzésünk szerint 2,6 százalék lehet az infláció az idén, a Magyar Nemzeti Bank háromszázalékos célját csak 2019-ben sikerül elérni.
A puha költségvetési korlát használhatósága – Kornai János 90. születésnapját ünnepelte a tudományos közösség
Authors: Branyiczki Réka , Rosta Miklós
Published: September 2021

Írásukban a szerzők a puha költségvetési korlát (pkk) kutatási programját érintve számolnak be a Kornai János 90. születésnapja alkalmából szervezett nemzetközi konferenciáról. Röviden bemutatják a pkk fogalmát, és összegzik, hogy azt 2000 óta milyen területeken és témákban alkalmazták. Főként a posztszocialista vagy átalakuló országok, különösen Kína gazdaságát elemezték a pkk segítségével, illetve a 2007–2008-as gazdasági világválság állami kezelését, a többszintű kormányzást és a vállalati ösztönzést vizsgálták nagyobb számban a kutatók. A konferencián az állam és az önkormányzatok túlköltekezésén kívül szó esett az európai és magyar futballklubok veszteségeiről is. Végül összefoglalják, hogy a pkk kutatási program mely területein történt előrelépés, és a konferencia zárszavából felidézik Kornai megszívlelendő tanácsait.
TECNOLOGIAS EDUCATIVAS NO CONTEXTO DA ASSISTÊNCIA À ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: UMA REFLEXÃO SOB A ÓTICA DE PAULO FREIRE
Authors: Machado Bruno Abilio da Silva , Sousa Emanuel Osvaldo de , Silva João Felipe Tinto , De Oliveira  João Eduardo Gomes  , Coêlho Luana Pereira Ibiapina , De Souza Anna Beatriz Conceição , Marques Victor Guilherme Pereira da Silva , Sousa Joab Gomes da Silva , Lima Mariel Wágner Holanda , De Carvalho Sarah Maria Osório , Martins Wesley Romário Dias , Freitas Francilene Vieira da Silva , De Oliveira Ingrid Mikaela Moreira
Published: September 2021

Este estudo buscou contribuir com a reflexão crítica na adesão das tecnologias educativas na assistência à saúde pela equipe multiprofissional no contexto da atenção primaria. Baseou-se de uma revisão integrativa, com subsídio qualitativa e viés reflexivo, quando os dados foram interpretados a partir do olhar crítico dos pesquisadores e à luz do subsídio teórico de Paulo Freire sobre a prática educativa. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com viés reflexivo viés reflexivo, a partir do olhar crítico dos pesquisadores e à luz do subsídio teórico de Paulo Freire sobre a prática educativa. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados: LILACS e BDENF, acessadas por meio da busca avançada na BVS. Utilizou-se os descritores associados pelos operadores booleanos: “Atenção Primaria” AND Tecnologia OR Saúde, incluindo, estudos de reflexão, teses, dissertações e artigos originais disponíveis na íntegra no formato on-line, publicados na íntegra entre os anos de 2015 a 2021.De acordo com os critérios de elegibilidade, foram inclusos 12 artigos neste estudo. Nessa perspectiva, a partir da ótica reflexiva de Paulo Freire, no viés da educação inclusiva, que pode ser alcançada através das tecnologias educativas que aumentaram o acesso às ações de saúde oferecidas à população e induzem a integralidade da assistência. Portanto, a adesão dessas ferramentas possibilita a participação ativa do profissional como educador no processo da aprendizagem, propiciando o desenvolvimento contínuo das habilidades assistências tanto do paciente quanto dos profissionais da área de saúde.
Follow-up and management of serologically active clinically
quiescent cases in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Capone Gabrielle , Lojacono Caroline , Al-Bayitee Fatma , Makvandi Shayan , Hennon Teresa , Wrotniak Brian , Abdul-Aziz Rabheh
Published: September 2021

Introduction

Our aim is to identify the presence of serologically active clinically quiescent (SACQ) episodes in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. We aim to identify serologic biomarkers associated with SACQ episodes and discuss risks and benefits of escalating treatments.

Material and methods

We evaluated 25 pediatric SLE patients, 13 of whom experienced SACQ epis­odes. Serologically active clinically quiescent was defined as two consecutive clinic visits without any clinical symptoms or clinical examination findings of a lupus flare with a clinical Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) score of zero, but either elevated anti-ds-DNA antibodies or low complement (C3 and/or C4) levels.

Results

Among the 13 patients who experienced a SACQ episode, there were a total of 24 episodes, with each patient experiencing 1–4 SACQ episodes. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was the most commonly elevated laboratory marker in a SACQ episode, followed by low hemoglobin levels, and then elevated anti-dsDNA antibodies. Of the 17 episodes treated during a SACQ episode, 15 (88%) did not progress to a clinical flare within six months, while two did. Furthermore, of the 7 patients who were not treated during their SACQ episode, 2 (29%) continued to be SACQ without flare, whereas 5 led to a clinical flare within six months.

Conclusions

Serologically active clinically quiescent episodes were identified in pediatric SLE patients, suggesting that the presence of SACQ is not limited to adults with SLE. Serologic markers such as increased ESR, hemoglobin, and elevated anti-dsDNA antibodies are preliminarily associated with pediatric SACQ episodes. Treating these SACQ episodes in pediatric SLE patients was less likely to lead to a clinical flare within six months when compared to not treating (p < 0.05). More research with a larger sample size is needed to define SACQ episodes, determine the prevalence in pediatric SLE patients, and establish SACQ treatment guidelines.
“La privación de la libertad como último recurso en adolescentes infractores”
Authors: Bermúdez Santana Diana Maricela
Published: September 2021

La aplicabilidad de la norma, la protección de los derechos humanos y una justicia restaurativa, son los objetivos ideales intrínsecamente trazados dentro de un sistema punitivo para adolescentes infractores. Sin embargo, las medidas socioeducativas prescritas en la normativa legal vigente en Ecuador han perdido su enfoque principal, al ser tratadas desde un punto de vista netamente legal, y no proteccionista de derechos. La realidad indica, que la aplicación de medidas socioeducativas privativas de libertad, no colabora con el objetivo mencionado, sino que, contaminan y perjudican al desarrollo del adolescente. Por ello, en este artículo se desarrollan los motivos y razones por las cuales la privación de la libertad no representa una verdadera justicia restaurativa para el adolescente, y, sobre todo, no cumple con la necesidad de rehabilitar, reeducar y reinsertar al adolescente en la sociedad, considerado esto, como el fin esencial de un sistema que más allá de ser punitivo, busca reformar aquellas conductas contrarias a la ley; teniendo en consideración el momento en cual fueron cometidas, es decir, en una etapa llena de cambios y crecimiento constante no solo biológico, sino psicológico, social y cultural por el que atraviesa el adolescente.
El acoso laboral y la protección jurídica al trabajador en Ecuador
Authors: López Moya Daniela Fernanda , Pangol Lascano Alberto Mauricio
Published: September 2021

El acoso laboral es un institución que se incorporó en varios sistemas jurídicos, al ser atentatorio contra la dignidad humana e integridad de las personas, en sus distintas dimensiones como física, psicológica, sexual o moral, lo que ha sido conducente a que la comunidad internacional y las legislaciones locales, planteen regulaciones y readaptaciones normativas, a más de diseñar políticas públicas, y otros mecanismos de prevención, sanción y reparación. Por lo que el presente artículo, pretende revisar legislaciones regionales y determinar el alcance de la protección jurídica, que se despliega en relación con el acoso en beneficio de las víctimas, con un principal enfoque en el sistema laboral ecuatoriano. Para ello se ha realizado una investigación de tipo documental, de revisión bibliográfica, en la que de manera simultánea se aplicaron los métodos histórico – lógico e inductivo – deductivo, orientados a vislumbrar el despliegue estatal para garantizar el respeto de los derechos, de quienes se hallan inmersos en una relación laboral.
Medidas administrativas de protección en favor de niños y adolescentes en tiempos de pandemia.
Authors: Salazar Orozco Ricardo Hernán
Published: September 2021

Epidemias que traspasan fronteras internacionales y que afectan muchas personas a nivel mundial, se conoce como pandemia. La pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), generó sistemas de protección de la niñez, para garantizar el bienestar de niños, adolescentes y familias, en escuelas, comunidades y hogares. Controlar la propagación con el distanciamiento social, aislamiento y confinamiento, manteniendo muchas horas al grupo familiar en constante permanencia e interrelación, limitando el esparcimiento, la actividad física y la interrelación con otras personas. Ha conllevado a violencia intrafamiliar, especialmente contra niños, adolescentes, adultos vulnerables. El objetivo es conocer el enfoque multidisciplinario que las organizaciones internacionales y en Ecuador han dirigido a la protección integral de niños y adolescentes en cuanto a las medidas administrativas de protección frente al COVID-19. Por medio de revisión, análisis documental y bibliográfico acerca del tema­, de fuentes como libros, revistas, tesis relacionadas con la temática de la investigación. Con buscadores como Pubmed, Google académico, Scielo. Se concluye, el confinamiento en el hogar puede representar riesgos, especialmente donde ha ocurrido violencia y/o abuso infantil. Las medidas administrativas de protección son los mecanismos que facultan la tutela y reparación de derechos infantiles, deben ser utilizados de manera adecuada y oportuna, propendiendo la reparación integral de los derechos vulnerados.
El trabajo colaborativo para la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la Geografía
Authors: Marca Fajardo Glenda Marisela , Valarezo Romero Cristhian Patricio , Suárez Álvarez Mayra Lizbeth
Published: September 2021

La Geografía como disciplina de estudio en la Educación General Básica del Ecuador ha perdido su protagonismo ocasionando problemas en su enseñanza y aprendizaje. Este ensayo tiene el propósito de analizar la enseñanza de esta ciencia en el ámbito de la educación básica, con énfasis en la influencia del trabajo colaborativo como metodología de enseñanza; el estudio de revisión bibliográfica fue sistematizado a través de los métodos de investigación: análisis documental y hermenéutico. Entre los principales hallazgos se encuentran la importancia de la enseñanza de esta ciencia, sus objetivos fundamentales, las competencias geográficas a desarrollar en esta enseñanza y las características, beneficios, técnicas y elementos a tener presentes en la implementación en las clases del trabajo colaborativo como metodología activa para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la Geografía.
Integrated arts as a transformational medium of instruction in KwaZulu-Natal schools : a narrative self study
Authors:   , Peat Beth Maureen
Published: September 2021

South Africa’s dynamic post-Apartheid education climate is beset by a plethora of new policies designed to transform education. Our county’s educators are expected to be the alchemists of change to create the new and transformed society envisaged in these policies, albeit with insufficient logistical planning and support. Moreover, so many of our schools are operationally dysfunctional, with literacy and numeracy levels at an all time low. Under these daunting circumstances our Provincial Education Department Teacher Development Institution, Ikhwezi In-Service Training Institute, develops training materials and delivers courses aimed at implementing policy while at the same time modelling progressive, internationally recognized and democratic adult-based methodology. In this self-study project of my departmental work with a group of trained educators, I use action research to trace the potential of integrated arts to transform teaching and learning in under-resourced rural and township classrooms. An aspect of this self-study looks at the therapeutic potential of the arts in my own life and career as an arts educator. When my Masters research revealed the dramatic effect a project-like arts approach to teaching could engender, I was motivated by compassion to develop the work further to reach a broader base of learners. I also wished to educate the authorities into mainstreaming the default marginalising of the arts in schools by developing photographic, written and video evidence promoting the arts in schools, mainly to emphasize their holistic educational role, but also as an essential healing, a potential remedy for the ills of the past that continue to impact on the present.
Dental considerations and management in Noonan Syndrome: A case report with review of literature
Authors: Jain Nipun , Venugopal Priyanka , Xavier Arun Mamachan , Kumaran Parvathy , R Varma Balagopal , Kumar J Suresh
Published: September 2021

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder of autosomal dominance with an estimated prevalence of 1:1000 – 1:2500 live birth. The typical features include short stature, cardiovascular abnormalities and characteristics facial deformity. Dental features reported so far include malocclusion, dental caries, giant cell and cystic lesion. Multidisciplinary treatment plays a key role in the overall quality of life of the patient. This case report describes a 6-year-old boy with Noonan syndrome.
Problems of sleep, depression, quality of life in adolescents with TMD diagnosis
Authors: Amaral de Pinto Costa Karla Christina , Wanderley Rocha Stela Maris , Duarte Danilo Antonio , Silva Moreira Kelly Maria , Pettorossi Imparato José Carlos , Bottesini Victor Cavallaro , Rodrigues de Santanna Giselle
Published: September 2021

Aim: To verify the relationship between temporal-mandibular dysfunction (TMD) with depression, sleep, sleepiness and quality of life in adolescents aged 13 to 18 years old. Methods: Thirty-eight adolescents being seen at the UFAL Dental Clinic (Federal University of Alagoas), for TMD, and qualifying according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC / TMD), participated in the study. Two instruments were used to investigate sleep quality: the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS); the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) for quality-of-life assessment; and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) for depression assessment. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used for the relationship of numerical variables. For the means tests, the Student t test was applied (using, when necessary, the Welch correction). For the analyses, the Bonferroni correction was considered. Results: After calculation, αBonferroni correction was applied equal to 0,0005. Of the total number of participants (56% female and 44% male), with a mean age of 14.7). In all comparisons between groups (with and without TMD), there were statistically significant indices for adolescents with TMD in relation to: depression (p=5.6∙10-11), quality of life (p=4.3∙10-12), sleep quality (p=5.0∙10-10), and somnolence (p=0.0002). From the correlation matrix, it was observed that all correlations were significantly positive and moderate. Conclusions: Adolescents with a diagnosis of TMD presented an increase of depression and somnolence, as well as impairment of sleep quality and quality of life, and these same variables can influence on the onset of TMD.