bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identity construction using English as lingua franca in an online English class
Authors: Virador Farah Aimee
Published: February 2024

The continuous dominance of English as a global lingua franca in the 21st century has led to the proliferation of English classes online where people from different parts of the globe can learn and teach English using different online platforms. In the Philippines alone, the online English teaching industry has generated thousands of jobs as English language learners from other countries, mostly coming from Expanding Circle countries in Kachru’s (1992) Three-concentric model of World Englishes, learn English with Filipino online English teachers. Using the Positioning Theory of Davies and Harre (1999) as a tool or lens, this study investigates a single ELF intercultural communication between a Filipino online English teacher and her Chinese student. It aims to examine how the two interlocutors of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds actively construct their identities in an attempt to develop cultural affinity with one another and to contribute to the current literature by presenting how an intercultural teaching approach can help contribute to the sharing of cultural knowledge and construction of a multicultural identity among online English teachers and their students.
Międzywojenny reportaż podróżniczy jako gatunek mowy – na przykładzie twórczości Aleksandra Janty-Połczyńskiego
Authors: Przyklenk Joanna
Published: February 2024

Celem artykułu jest genologiczna charakterystyka reportaży podróżniczych Aleksandra Janty-Połczyńskiego. Przyjmując lingwistyczny punkt widzenia gatunku, czyli perspektywę genologii lingwistycznej, oglądowi poddano następujące aspekty analizowanego gatunku: strukturalny, pragmatyczny, poznawczy, stylistyczny. Materiałem źródłowym były międzywojenne reportaże podróżnicze Aleksandra Janty-Połczyńskiego. Analizy skupione na tekstualizacjach gatunku reportażu podróżniczego określonego twórcy umożliwiły wskazanie, w jakich zakresach poszczególnych aspektów gatunkowych badane teksty są zbieżne z wzorcem gatunku, też wzorcem gatunkowym badanego okresu, a w jakich można mówić o autorskiej modyfikacji gatunku. Tak sprofilowane studia uzupełniły obraz reporterskiego podróżopisarstwa międzywojnia, ujmowanego z perspektywy genologicznej. Przyczyniły się też do lepszego rozpoznania piśmiennictwa Aleksandra Janty-Połczyńskiego, którego twórczość wciąż nie spotkała się z pełnym opracowaniem.The aim of this article is to provide a genological description of Aleksander Janta-Połczyński's travel reportages. Adopting a linguistic point of view of the genre, i.e. the perspective of linguistic genology, we examine the structural, pragmatic, cognitive and stylistic aspects of reportage. The source material includes the interwar travel reportages by Aleksander Janta-Połczyński. An analysis focused on the textualization of a travel reportage created by a particular author enables us to indicate which particular genre aspects of the studied texts coincide with the genre pattern, also with the genre pattern of the studied period, and which features point to the modification of the genre by an author. An analysis profiled in this way complements the picture of interwar travel writing examined from a genological perspective. It also contributes to a better understanding of the writings of Aleksander Janta-Połczyński, whose output has not as yet been fully studied.
For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health: A semantic analysis of Polish and English adjectives
Authors: Dziwirek Katarzyna
Published: February 2024

W artykule rozważa się znaczenia dwóch par przymiotników w języku polskim i angielskim. Choć są one swoimi odpowiednikami i ich podstawowe znaczenia są równoznaczne, często są używane w odmiennych kontekstach. Angielski poor, jak polski biedny, może odnosić się do osób nieposiadających wielu zasobów, ale również do ocen, wyborów, przedstawień, wyników, itp. w znaczeniu ‘niedobry, niewystarczający’. Biedny nie może być użyty w takim znaczeniu. Podobnie angielski rich znaczy bogaty, ale ten przymiotnik można też odnieść np. do ciasta, w sensie ‘zawierający dużo kalorii’, czego nie można powiedzieć po polsku. Analiza pokazuje, że różnice w rozszerzonych znaczeniach słów poor/biedny, rich/bogaty, sick/chory i healthy/zdrowy zasadniczo wynikają z ich różnych etymologii oraz wskazuje na ścieżki, według których ich znaczenia się rozwijały.The paper examines the meanings of two pairs of adjectives in Polish and English. Even though their basic meanings are synonymous, they can be used in different contexts. For example, English poor, just as Polish biedny, refers to someone of little means, but it can also be applied to grades, results, performances, choices, etc. in the meaning of ‘insufficient, bad’. The Polish adjective cannot be used in this context. Similarly, English rich means bogaty in Polish, but can also be used to modify cake in the meaning of ‘highly caloric’. Polish bogaty cannot be used in this way. We argue that the extended meanings of poor/biedny, rich/bogaty, sick/chory and healthy/zdrowy derive from their different etymologies and we attempt to show the pathways along which these meanings have developed.
Zmiany w języku vs zmiany języka
Authors: Kleszczowa Krystyna
Published: February 2024

Język, otwarty system o bardzo wysokim stopniu komplikacji, podlega nieustannym zmianom, choć zdecydowana większość nowości stoi na obrzeżach struktury języka. W pierwszej części artykułu pt. ZMIANY W JĘZYKU pokazane są nowości, które wygasły po kilkudziesięciu latach – neologizmy, także modne ongiś serie neologizmów. Trudniej ocenić zmiany fleksyjne i syntaktyczne, bo nad trwałością normy językowej czuwają korektorzy w wydawnictwach. Pomocą mogą być pytania kierowane do poradni językowych, także stosowanie środków zastępczych (nie dwoje nożyczek a dwie pary nożyczek, nie łomżanin a mieszkaniec Łomży, nie ciasto rodzynkowe a ciasto z rodzynkami). ZMIANY JĘZYKA odbywają się w sposób trudno dostrzegalny, zwykle niezauważalny przez użytkowników języka, a czasami – przez lingwistów. Wygasanie reguły gramatycznej to proces powolny, nieraz po kilku wiekach pozostają ślady po regule (np. dobroć, szlachcic, bracia). Rodząca się reguła gramatyczna zazwyczaj ruguje wachlarz wariantywnych sposobów przekazywania danej treści, ogranicza redundancję w języku. Pokazane jest to na przykładzie zaprzeczania egzystencjalnego być w czasie teraźniejszym (jest vs. nie ma) oraz na kategorii stopniowania.Language, as a highly complicated and open system, is undergoing constant changes, even though the majority of innovations appear at the edges of language structure. The first part of the paper, CHANGES IN LANGUAGE, concerns innovations which came out of use after several decades, i.e. neologisms and series of neologisms that were once fashionable. It is more difficult to evaluate inflectional and syntactic changes, for the linguistic norm is guarded by proofreaders employed by publishing houses. It might be helpful to examine the questions sent to linguistic advice institutions and the use of replacement strategies (not dwoje nożyczek ‘two scissors’ but dwie pary nożyczek ‘two pairs of scissors’; not łomżanin ‘Łomża-er’ but mieszkaniec Łomży ‘resident of Łomża’; not ciasto rodzynkowe ‘raisin cake’ but ciasto z rodzynkami ‘cake with raisins’). LANGUAGE CHANGES happen in an almost imperceptible way and they usually go unnoticed by speakers of a language, sometimes even by linguists. The (gradual) disappearance of a grammatical rule is a slow process; a rule may leave some traces that are visible a few centuries later (e.g. dobroć ‘goodness’, szlachcic ‘nobleman’, bracia ‘brothers’). A newly-developing grammatical rule usually supplants a whole range of variant ways of conveying information and limits redundancy in language. This is exemplified with the existential negation of Polish być ‘to be’ in the present tense (jest ‘(it/there) is’ vs. nie ma ‘it/there isn’t’) and with the category of comparison.
Nutritional evaluation of Pleurotus florida and Pleurotus sajor-caju harvested spent wheat-rice straw as livestock feed
Authors: Kaur K , Wadhwa M , Bakshi M P S , Kapoor S
Published: February 2024

A study was undertaken to assess potential use of Pleurotus florida and Pleurotus sajor- caju harvested spent wheat- rice straw as livestock feed. Wheat or rice straw [wheat straw (WS100RS0), wheat-rice straw in 50:50 (WS50RS50), wheat-rice straw in 33:67 (WS33RS67), rice straw (WS0RS100)] were used as substrate for the cultivation of these 2 fungi. The fibrolytic enzyme activity during spawning the substrate was highest in WS50RS50 and WS33RS67. The higher enzyme activity and mushroom yield in these 2 combinations were also responsible for high total ash and CP; low cell wall constituents in these combinations as compared to WS100 or RS100. Irrespective of straw combinations, the florida as compared to P.sajor-caju harvested spent straw had low OM, ADL and cell wall constituents. The net gas production (NGP) and NDF digestibility, irrespective of Pleurotus species was highest and similar in spent WS100 and RS100 and lowest in spent WS33 RS67 straw combination. Irrespective of straw combinations, the P. florida harvested spent straws had highest net gas production, digestibility of NDF and OM as compared to P. sajor-caju harvested spent straw combinations. The effective degradability of DM and NDF in spent straws increased linearly with increase in level of rice straw in spent straw mixture. The rumen fill values of spent straws declined with increase in proportion of rice straw, predicting higher voluntary DM intake of spent straw containing higher proportion of rice straw. The values were highest in spent straw mixture containing 100% rice straw. Irrespective of straw proportion in different combinations, the digestion kinetic parameters for DM and NDF revealed that P. florida as compared to P. sajor-caju spent straw harvested spent straws, had higher degradable fractions (a and b), effective and true degradability and low undegradable fraction and low rumen fill values predicted higher voluntary DM intake. The P. florida harvested spent straw was effectively utilized in ruminant system as compared to P. sajor caju.
THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS, DEBT COVENANT AND POLITICAL COST ON ACCOUNTING CONSERVATISM IN BANKING SECTOR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANIES LISTED ON THE INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Putri Wulandari Cahyani , Lindawati Lindawati , Mu'arif Syamsul
Published: February 2024

This research aims to prove empirically the effect of financial distress, debt covenants, and political costs on accounting conservatime. This research was conducted in a financial services company in the banking sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2016–2020. The research method used is descriptive quantitative. The type of data used is secondary data. Samples were collected using purposive sampling method. The number of companies that were used as research samples were 22 companies with a research period of 5 (five) years, so that 110 samples were obtained. Data processing using Microsoft Office Excel Program and Statistics Program Eviews 9 analyzed descriptive statistics, model suitability test, classical assumption test, coefficient of determination (R2), panel data regression analysis, F statistical test and t statistical test. The results of the F statistical test for financial distress, debt covenants, and political costs variables simultaneously affect accounting conservatism. The results of the t-statistical test for the financial distress variable have a negative effect on accounting conservatism, debt covenants and political costs partially have a positive effect on accounting conservatism.
Pengaruh Strategi Marketing Aplikasi E-Commerce Terhadap Perilaku Konsumtif Mahasiswa Teknik Industri Uns dengan Pendekatan Psikologi Konsumen
Authors: Ivan Pramudya Artura  , Fiki Anreano  , Haiva Putri  , Irviana Amanatul  , Katon Adiluhung  , Chafit Ulya  , Naufal Allam Gumelar
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan teknologi yang sangat pesat memberikan kemudahan dalam mengakses segala hal, tak terkecuali menjadikan e-commerce sebagai sesuatu yang sudah tidak asing lagi. Kemudahan dalam e-commerce menyebabkan munculnya sikap konsumtif yang didominasi oleh oleh generasi muda, terutama mahasiswa, yang juga dipengaruhi oleh faktor psikologis. Hal inilah yang melatarbelakangi penelitian tentang pengaruh strategi marketing e-commerce terhadap perilaku konsumtif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis pengaruh strategi pemasaran aplikasi e-commerce terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa Teknik Industri UNS jika dihubungkan dengan ilmu psikologi konsumen. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan survei melalui kuesioner dalam bentuk google formulir yang nantinya akan dibagikan kepada populasi yang menjadi objek penelitian. Data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah dan dianalisis menggunakan ilmu psikologi konsumen dan teknik statistik. Hasil penelitian yang didapat menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan dan kecocokan antara pengaruh strategi marketing aplikasi e-commerce dengan perilaku konsumtif pada mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh antara strategi marketing aplikasi e-commerce terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa Teknik Industri UNS ditinjau melalui pendekatan psikologi konsumen. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan panduan bagi perusahaan e-commerce untuk meningkatkan efektivitas kampanye mereka, serta memberikan pandangan kepada perusahaan-perusahaan e-commerce agar strategi pemasaran yang dilakukan berjalan dengan optimal dan dapat memberikan keuntungan bagi perusahaan maupun konsumen.
PENANDATANGAN MOU DAN KEGIATAN DONOR DARAH CIVITAS AKADEMIKA SEKOLAH TINGGI ILMU ADMINISTRASI BENGKULU DENGAN PALANG MERAH INDONESIA PROVINSI BENGKULU
Authors: Wijayanti Zetia , Reski Herlinda , Pratiwi Ameitha , Nurmailiza Nurmailiza , Yusnita Yuli
Published: February 2024

MoU or memorandum of understanding is a memorandum of understanding, memorandum of understanding, cooperation agreement, or preliminary agreement. This term is actually not known in the Civil Code (KUHPer). However, in practice Memorandums of Understanding are always drawn up primarily for business contracts and are based on Article 1338 of the Criminal Code. The purpose of the MoU or Memorandum of Understanding made by STIA Bengkulu and PMI Bengkulu Province is to enter into a legal relationship as a letter made by one of the parties whose contents contain a will. The letter is addressed to other parties involved in the agreement. Blood donation is an activity of someone who voluntarily donates blood for the benefit of humanity. The purpose of carrying out this blood donor activity is to create a sense of solidarity among people, increase satisfaction with health services, assist the government in providing blood needs for healthy people, and overcome the impact of the spread of disease. Blood donation activities carried out by a person are considered very important, because the need for blood in the Blood Transfusion Unit of the Indonesian Red Cross, hereinafter written as UTD PMI in Bengkulu City, has only been fulfilled around 50% of the existing need, especially for referrals from several private public hospitals and private hospitals. Regional General Hospital.
Corrosion Behavior of Steel 37 under Dynamic Conditions in 0.1 N H2SO4
Authors: Atiyah Alaa Abdulhasan , Albusalih Dhuha
Published: February 2024

An aggressive environment has a substantial effect on the progression of corrosion on metal surfaces and alloys. This study investigated the effect of one of the parameters that affect the corrosion process, the stirring rate, on the behavior of Steel 37 in 0.1 N of sulfuric acid. The main method used in this study is an electrochemical method (using a potentiostat at a scan rate of 3 MV.sec-1), applied at three different temperatures (25, 30, and ˚C). To evaluate the parameters of corrosion in this study, the Tafel extrapolation method was used. At a constant stirring rate, the corrosion current density was found to be increased with increasing temperature at a constant stirring rate. In addition, the corrosion rate increased with increasing stirring rate at a constant temperature due to the rise of the diffusion coefficient of oxygen. The Levich equation was used to calculate the limiting current densities, as well as the mass transfer coefficient (Km) and the Sherwood number (Sh). The Km values were calculated and it was found that the mass transfer coefficient was greater at higher temperatures and stirring rates. The results also revealed that the smallest values of Sh (2.575, 3.897) occurred at 30 °C at two stirring rates (200 and 400 rpm).
Variability of N-SPT-Correlated Undrained Shear Strength of Alluvial Deposit in Doplang Region, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Krisnanto Sugeng , Irsyam Masyhur , Kartiko Rendy Dwi , Sitepu Arif Rahman Hakim , Fathoni Mohammad Anwar , Nurjanah Ina Asha , Putri Shafira Annisa , Lindawati Lindawati , Fanani Maudy Anisa , Budiarto Alexander Wicaksono , Alatas Idrus Muhammad
Published: February 2024

The need to better quantify the variability of soil shear strength and its relations with the factor of safety is increasing in Indonesia. However, this aspect has not yet been studied thoroughly. This paper presents an attempt to quantify the variability of undrained shear strength in relation with the factor of safety of an alluvial deposit in the Doplang region, Central Java, Indonesia. A relationship between the undrained shear strength, su, and N-SPT for the deposit was found as su = 3.4 N-SPT. The variability of the undrained shear strength was quantified utilizing the coefficient of variance, s/m (the sample standard deviation, s over the mean, m) of the N-SPT correlated undrained shear strength. The variability of the undrained shear strength was investigated for the soil near ground surface. The deposit had a value of s/m ranging from 0.15 to 0.25 near ground surface. The variation of s/m tended to follow normal and lognormal distributions. Relationships among the coefficient of variance, the probability of failure, and the factor of safety in terms of soil strength for normal and lognormal distributions were developed. For the value of s/m near ground surface, the relationship between the probability of failure and factor of safety was obtained.
De la COVID-19 a Ucrania: la comunicación de la Unión Europea en periodos de crisis económica
Authors: Vales Calderón Rocío , García-García David
Published: February 2024

Si bien la Unión Europea ha tenido que hacer frente a multitud de crisis desde sus orígenes, en los últimos cuatro años ha tenido que resistir el envite de dos crisis que, aun cuando no han tenido un origen económico, han derivado en sendas crisis económicas que han repercutido en los diferentes Estados Miembros. A este respecto, el objetivo de la presente investigación es analizar el impacto que pueden tener las situaciones de crisis económica en la comunicación de la Unión Europea, sustentando dicho análisis en los Discursos sobre el estado de la UE que se pronuncian anualmente ante el Parlamento Europeo por parte de la Presidencia de la Comisión Europea. Para ello, se hará uso de la última versión del programa de análisis lingüístico Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC), crecientemente empleado en el ámbito de análisis de comunicación política y cuyo uso contribuiría a abrir nuevas líneas de investigación.
Authors: Febrina Christy , Amelia Tifa Noer
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara budaya organisasi, komunikasi kerja, dan motivasi dengan kinerja karyawan di Love, Bonito Indonesia. Variabel bebas dalam penelitian ini adalah budaya organisasi, komunikasi kerja, dan motivasi sementara variabel yang terikat ialah kinerja karyawan Love, Bonito Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Love, Bonito Indonesia dengan 20 orang responden. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Metode pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan analisis data menggunakan regresi linear sederhana. Hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa budaya organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, tetapi untuk komunikasi dan motivasi secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Secara simultan budaya organisasi, komunikasi, dan motivasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan.
Paradigma Ekonomi Islam dan Perkembangan Ekonomi Umat di Indonesia
Authors: Yulitasari Lis
Published: February 2024

Artikel ini membahas paradigma ekonomi Islam dan kemajuan perekonomian umat Islam. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka dari berbagai sumber seperti artikel, buku, teori, dan sumber lain yang relevan dengan topik penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa saat ini ekonomi Islam tengah mengalami masa keemasan dan kejayaan, yang berarti mampu bersaing dengan ekonomi konvensional. Sejak awal, ekonomi dan bisnis Islam berusaha menawarkan alternatif pemikiran dan praktik yang berbeda dengan logika neoliberalisme ekonomi. Ekonomi Islam diharapkan tidak berorientasi pada kapitalisme, sosialisme, komunisme atau sistem lain, melainkan pembangunan ekonomi berdasarkan prinsip syariah. Sistem ekonomi Islam sepenuhnya mengacu pada ajaran agama Islam yang bersumber dari wahyu yaitu Al-Quran dan Hadis. Ekonomi menjadi hal penting dalam kemajuan peradaban suatu bangsa, tidak hanya ditentukan oleh moral dan peradaban yang maju, tetapi juga sangat bergantung pada kemajuan bidang ekonominya. Beberapa hal penting yang perlu diperhatikan dalam upaya kemajuan ekonomi umat antara lain sistem ekonomi Islam, membangun semangat kewirausahaan, persatuan umat, kebijakan penguasa/pemerintah, dan penyadaran zakat serta pengelolaannya.
The reemergence of whooping cough in the 21st century. Literature review and update
Authors: Auza-Santiváñez Jhossmar Cristians , Colque-Mollo Ruben Omar , Jiménez-Fernández Roberto Carlos , Ortega Martinez Rommer Alex , Viruez-Soto Antonio , Gutiérrez-Beltrán Joel
Published: February 2024

Whooping cough (pertussis) caused by Bordetella pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. continues to be a global public health problem. The World Health Organization reported 151,074 cases of pertussis worldwide and estimated 89 000 deaths in 2018. In recent years, pertussis epidemics have been observed in countries that have maintained high vaccination coverage. According to the official report of the Ministry of Health and Sports, the total accumulated cases of Coqueluche in Bolivia reach 756, of which 469 are up to 5 years old and 287 older than that age range and 8 deaths had to be regretted until August 10, 2023. Coqueluche is a notifiable disease. It is important to reflect that infectious diseases have no borders; a relevant question would be whether Bolivia is prepared or is failing to control this outbreak of reemerging disease, after COVID-19.  We should not lower our guard or dismiss early action; new preventive strategies are needed.
Preparation of the primary teacher for family orientation in rural and mountains areas
Authors: Duque Robaina Jorge Lázaro , Calderón Echevarría Humberto Clemente , Mejía Ríos Jennifer
Published: February 2024

The preparation of the primary teacher is a prevailing need today, all because it is at this stage where children acquire and appropriate elementary knowledge for their future development. Thus, the study proposed as an objective to design a proposal for the preparation of the primary teacher in training for the realization of family orientation through the teaching of Pedagogy in the Primary Education career. For this, a study was carried out with a mixed approach, where the action research method allowed the results to be applied. Actions were specified from which the subject was planned, which made it possible to face the work of family orientation from the school in rural and mountainous areas. In turn, it is evident that the instrumentation in the Pedagogy subject through stages and actions constitutes a way to raise theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge to carry out family orientation in a general way and with its particularities in rural and mountainous areas.
Human talent management in a commercial Mype company in northern Lima in the year 2023
Authors: Jara-Valverde Jenny , Zarate-Ruiz Gustavo , Meneses-Claudio Brian
Published: February 2024

With the aim of improving the processes of human talent management in an MSE company, a qualitative research was carried out. The interview technique was applied with a questionnaire instrument of semi-structured questions, with the participation of five participants. This was done based on the human talent management variable with the following categories: motivation, training, payment process and work environment. As a result of the investigation, certain shortcomings were found in the organization that are a priority to focus the company's path.
Blood groups and SARS-CoV-2 infection in Pinar del Río medical students
Authors: Miló-Valdés Carlos Alfredo , Lugo Hernández Alberto , Pino Falcón Anthuanet , García García Mayelín , Vitón-Castillo Adrián Alejandro , Orraca-Castillo Odalys
Published: February 2024

Introduction: the influence of ABO and Rh blood type on susceptibility to infections by different agents has been studied and verified. Increasing evidence suggests that the ABO blood group plays a role in the immunopathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Objective: determine the association between blood group and SARS-CoV-2 infection in second-year medical students from Pinar del Río.
Methods: an analytical, cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out; in 402 second-year medical students from Pinar del Río, between February and May 2022. The blood group of the participants was determined using the immunohemagglutination technique.
Results: groups A and O predominated in the sample with the same number of 173 individuals (43,03 %). 85,82 % were Rh positive. 35,82 % of the subjects had Covid-19. 45,14 % of the individuals who had Covid-19 were from group O and 38,19 % from group A; 80,56 % were Rh positive. Similarly, 34,72 % of the subjects who had Covid-19 were O+. In the association analyses, no statistically significant relationships were found in any of the comparison designs.
Conclusions: the role of ABO blood group in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and COVID-19 disease severity requires additional studies. The hypothesis that blood group was an influential factor in SARS-CoV-2 infection could not be proven or refuted.
Diagnosis of the states current of the process of teaching-apprenticeship of the design of related software with databases, in the Systems run of Information in Health of the University of Medical Sciences of Pinar del Río
Authors: Linares Río Mayenny , Quintero García Manuel , Travieso Ramos Dunesky , Cruz Marquez Darianna , Pérez Cardoso Javier Joaquín , Del Llano Capote Yoan Gilberto
Published: February 2024

Introduction: the systems run of information in health (SIS), takes charge of the formation of a professional they will practice as integrant futures of groups of development of software as managers of the information and specialist in the SIS, by ordering these of deciding, design, evaluate the graphic interfaces, component, datas and relate of these automatized systems, however, in the pine grove province of the river, has not achieved that the totality of the students, apply the design of software in a correct way.
Objective: diagnosing the states current of the process of teaching-apprenticeship of the design of related software with databases, in the systems run of information in health of the University of Medical Sciences of Pinar del Río.
Methods: the investigation is based in the dialectic focussing materialist, applying the analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, interview, observation, analysis methods documentary and the mathematical-statistical procedures of the descriptive statistics., applied to a sample of 54 students and 7 teachers, certain for an intentional sampling.
Results: they identified   insufficiencies in the theoretical and practical dominion of the students on the design of software, the employment of methods of the teachers, the identification of the professional problems to computerize, as well as the relations disciplines that they must exist in the process.
Conclusions: the process that is to investigate, has not been conceived in a systemic way and secuenciada, by verifying the existence of difficulties in the theoretical, pedagogic and methodological preparation of the educational community with regard to this process.
Benefit of the microalbuminuria in the investigation of the renal damage early on patient older adults
Authors: Rodríguez Ramos Jorge Félix , Herrera Miranda Guillermo Luís , Rodríguez Boffill Julio Cesar
Published: February 2024

Introduction: the presence of microalbuminuria is a powerful factor of prediction for the future development of several diseases.
Objective: determining the benefit of the microalbuminuria in the investigation of the renal damage early on older adults.
Method: an observational, descriptive and transverse study that included ambulatory bigger patients of 60 years of age, of both sexes came true, with factors of risk once 2022 were known for renal chronic disease during the year. Of a universe of 2500, they were once 1300 urine samples of patients welcomed in the appropriate laboratory of Microbiology of the Polyclinic Luís Augustus Turcios Lima, for the investigation of renal damage were processed by means of probabilistic sampling. All the urine samples were accomplished exam of urine and the determination of microalbuminuria. He determined him the stocking (X) and standard deviation (DS) and the force of association odds ratio (OR) of these variables and your confidence interval of the 95 % (IC 95 %), as well as the Chi-Square and the statistician Z with a significance level statistical of p 0,05.
Results: predominate the age from 60 to 69 years, at the expense of the feminine sex and retired persons. The microalbuminuria was present at 19,4 % of patients, in 21,7 % of the hypertensive and in 8,6 % of the diabetics. The personal history of hyperlipemia was present in more than 5 times. Findings: The determination of microalbuminuria is useful in the investigation of the renal damage early on patient’s older adults with factors of risk.
Scientific-technological perspective of the improvement of internal medicine specialists on community acquired pneumonia
Authors: Hernández Suárez Nitza , Ferro Gonzalez Belkis , León Prieto Julio A. , Hernández Rodrìguez Ileana María , Cabrera Domínguez Norma
Published: February 2024

Introduction: community-acquired pneumonia remains a global public health problem in contrast to strategies to reduce its incidence, therefore, a new improvement of specialists, due to the continuous changes in traditionally recognized epidemiology and treatment.
Objective: determine a new perspective for the development of the professional improvement process of internal medicine specialists on community-acquired pneumonia at the “Dr. Ernesto Che Guevara de la Serna” Faculty of Medical Sciences, Pinewood of the River. Methods: they are based on the mixed approach with a sequential transformative design, executed through methodological triangulation of methods applied to a sample of 35 teachers and five health directors. The sampling for the study was simple and purposeful random, by meeting established inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: the scientific-technological perspective of the process of professional improvement of specialists in internal medicine was determined, related to the use of the clinical method; the regularities of the initial state were defined and determined.
Conclusions: the scientific and technological nature of the professional improvement process on community-acquired pneumonia was determined, through the appropriate use of the clinical method as a methodological tool that guided the integration of diagnostic methods during education at work and the overcoming of insufficiencies to satisfy learning needs of teaching specialists, they do not achieved emphasis on the functional method of the profession, to enrich their diagnostic and therapeutic competence they need.
Health-related quality of life and self-care practices in nursing students
Authors: Canova-Barrios Carlos Jesús , Robledo Gladys Patricia , Segovia Agostina Brenda , Manzur Karen María
Published: February 2024

Introduction: health-related quality of life is a broad, multidimensional, and subjective concept that represents the subject's perception of both positive and negative aspects of their physical, psychological, emotional, and social health.  Objective: to analyze health-related quality of life and its relationship with self-care habits in nursing students of a private university in Argentina during the second quarter of 2023. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study. We surveyed 109 nursing students using the SF-36 health questionnaire. Results: a low prevalence of habits such as smoking (3,67 %), sedentary lifestyle (39,45 %) and low attendance to regular medical consultations (41,28 %) was found. The best rated quality of life scale was Physical Function and the worst rated was Vitality. The summary physical component presented a higher mean than the mental component. Quality of life was associated with gender, marital status, having children, year of study, body mass index and hours of sleep per day. Conclusions: health-related quality of life was assessed as good, except for the vitality dimension. The students' lifestyle was mostly positive and related to physical and mental health. It is necessary to implement actions that promote self-care and the maintenance of quality of life in students.
Virtual reality in communicative learning tools for children with autism spectrum disorders a systematic literature review
Authors: Guizado-Barrientos Daniel , Távara-Zerpa Adrián , Meneses-Claudio Brian
Published: February 2024

The use of virtual reality in communicative learning tools for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become a common component for the treatment and improvement of their communication skills and social insertion. This review aims to identify the tools and solutions developed for communicative learning in infants with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), being these solutions an alternative therapy for communicative development. Method: A systematic literature search and selection was developed, based on the principles of the PRISMA statement. We found 103 original articles found in Scopus and filtered by keyword, of which 18 studies met the eligibility criteria for the research. Results: Technological solutions incorporating virtual reality tools showed a main advance in the communicative development of those involved in this article review, there are different solutions and forms of intervention of these tools that allow to include as a therapeutic tool for communicative improvement in children with ASD. Conclusions: It is demonstrated results obtained in each continuous intervention help to build their own scenarios, self-help in communicating with peers, differentiating danger and requesting help virtually.
Innovation as a sustainable development strategy for education
Authors: Molina-Bolívar Geomar , Jiménez -Pitre Iris
Published: February 2024

The present research was based on analyzing innovation management as a strategy for sustainable development in the branches of the University of La Guajira, in the Department of La Guajira, Colombia. The research was descriptive in nature, with a non-experimental and transversal field design; the population consisted of 47 managers of the University of La Guajira in its five campuses. The information was collected through a questionnaire (survey) with 36 items using a scale with five response alternatives, which was validated by five content experts. To measure reliability, the Conbrach Alpha formula was applied, showing a reliable result (rtt=0,70); the analysis of results was mainly performed by means of arithmetic mean and standard deviation. The management of innovation in the sites of the University of Guajira, Colombia; is basically developed through the elements of the culture of innovation; regarding the processes of innovation management through the monitoring of the environment; and regarding the phases of innovation projects, they are focused on the planning of innovation projects and exploitation to obtain an economic benefit mainly, all together lead the Innovation Management to be Highly present in the University of Guajira and its sites. Establish a formal procedure to assimilate the new knowledge generated through the implementation of new innovation projects in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes and services carried out at the University.
A sociolinguistic discourse analysis of assimilated English words: a usage-based model of language acquisition
Authors: Karthikeyan J. , Vasanthan R. , Dzuvichu Khriereizhunuo
Published: February 2024

This study will explore how some words from a different language get assimilated into the dialogues of a community or group which speaks a totally different language or dialect. The Angami Nagas community of Nagaland is adopted as the case in point for this study, for they use a number of English words in their regular speaking irrespective of being English educated or not. The study is qualitative based research and the methodology includes the research methods of interviews and document analyses. The study reveals that the understanding of an external language through the use of assimilated words by a community or group with diverse associations with the source language, can lead to a usage-based model of language acquisition. The study discloses that diversity in the articulation of assimilated words cannot be strictly ruled out even in the presence of precision in usage and meaning. It is also found that, overtime, some assimilated words, in its original essence, get attached and identified with a group of things by the user community. The study concludes on the success of using assimilated words within a community or group with accuracy or near accuracy and assigns it as a usage-based model of basic language assimilation which can get remodeled in future studies of more formal language learning. It infers that assimilated words from an external language, used in the correct context, can lead to successful conversation or speech in varying contexts as the words become part of the communication to convey concepts and thoughts. The numerous works on the Angami Nagas, by and large, deal with their socio-cultural, economic and political status as an ethnic community and particularly with mostly their contribution and standing during the British times. In a diverging trend, this study is a pioneering exploration of the sociolinguistic pattern among the Angami Nagas in employing assimilated English words and phrases in their everyday usage.
SMART PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION: SUDAN'S FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS MALAYSIA 1989-1999
Authors:   Malaysia, Idrous Ahmed Osama Ahmed
Published: February 2024

When the army came to power in 1989, many observers recognized it not only as a reaction to the critical situation in the country, like its predecessor coups, but also as a change from "old politics" to "new politics". The Revolutionary Command Council of National Salvation" RCC-NS" was signifying an alternative to civilian mismanagement, but with a definite ideology. Internally, under Omar al-Bashir, all the secular institutions were dissolved and the government started a Comprehensive Call program for Islamization that encompasses all aspects of life.
THE NEEDS FOR ECLECTIC MODEL IN HIGHER ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN RESPONSE TO GLOBALIZATION
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, Baba Sidek
Published: February 2024

In respond to change, Islamic Education in the Muslim World needs to be revisited. The wake of globalization is multi-dimensional in nature. Abundant issues and challenges can be traced not only related to the scope of curriculum but also the methodology or the delivery system used and the orientation of teaching-learning processes applied. Islamic Education of today should embark to a new paradigm that can lead to a more civilization in approach, professional in orientation and integrative in contents. Reflecting to the strength of the past civilization, the tradition of scholarship had become the central focus in building a truly representing human resource development, which was compatible to the time and space factor. The Islamic tradition of learning to some extent maintains the prescriptive approach rather than the articulative one. Globalization in its nature is not only structural in its setting but also hegemonic in approach. Neglecting the importance of compatibility in responding to change, Islamic Education in its present scope and orientation may lead to the marginalization of the ummah. Globalization substantially will led to the maximum utilization of Information and Communication Technology (JCT) in developing new strategies of learning making the roles of educators, 'murabbi' and 'muallim' in a more challenging atmosphere. The immediate challenge is the role of facilitators to inculcate 'adab' in the teaching-learning processes by using portal delivery system.
Study on Distance Learning: A Developmental Leap towards Smart Education in Smart Cities
Authors: MITHUN R  , Roopadarshini S
Published: February 2024

The research investigates the transformative implications of integrating distance learning within the framework of smart cities, unraveling its role in reshaping educational paradigms. Within the dynamic context of urban development, the study explores the symbiotic relationship between distance learning and smart cities, aiming to elucidate how this fusion contributes to inclusive, adaptable, and future-oriented educational ecosystems. Emphasizing the significance of distance learning in democratizing education, the study delves into its ability to transcend geographical barriers, offering flexible and personalized learning experiences. Through an extensive literature review and a comprehensive methodology involving surveys and diverse stakeholder perspectives, the study examines smart education's multifaceted role in smart city development, emphasizing technological integration, innovation, and socioeconomic empowerment. Furthermore, the research delineates the developmental leap facilitated by distance learning within smart cities, highlighting its role in advancing inclusivity, lifelong learning, and sustainability goals. The intricate relationship between distance learning, smart learning, and smart cities is analyzed, showcasing their interconnectedness in fostering educational evolution within technologically advanced urban landscapes. Additionally, the study underscores the comprehensive advancements in smart education by amalgamating innovative technological integration, refined pedagogical practices, and robust infrastructural frameworks. The research concludes by identifying key findings, highlighting advancements, and addressing persisting challenges in infrastructure, connectivity, and data privacy, signaling areas necessitating improvement. Ultimately, the study underscores the pivotal role of distance learning in propelling smart education within smart cities, culminating in the creation of inclusive, accessible, and technologically enriched educational landscapes.
The Complex Political Game of Government Formation: A Nash Non-Cooperative Game Perspective
Authors: AZAR Mike , MELHEM Daniel
Published: February 2024

We use the Nash Equilibrium to solve the complex Lebanese political game of forming a government. We solve for a probable and logical outcome given each player’s priority issues relative to each other player’s priority issues. The results indicate that there is a global best response equilibrium between Hizballah/Amal (“H/A”), Other National Parties (“ONP”), and France. The equilibrium requires a cooperative approach between H/A and ONP to find a solution that satisfies both, particularly in respect of control over the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”), which represents an important executive position in the country’s domestic political system. For example, H/A (given its relatively higher utility for this variable) maintains nominal control over MOF while ONP shares in some manner in the nomination. This would ensure stability of the political regime, which could then facilitate at least some economic reforms. Under this scenario, France is the biggest winner in respect of its regional interests as the success or failure of its initiative in Lebanon may have significant consequences on its credibility in the East Mediterranean region. However, this equilibrium is sensitive to national and regional variables. Further analysis of the statistics indicates that France, in this game, is not the primary player, as the USA has the capability to sway the game in its favor. The results further indicate a clear conflict between the regional interests of France and the USA. The USA’s payoff function was not clear related to the other players and their preferential interests. This may be due to the USA’s main interests residing in other national and regional considerations not considered in this game.
Value Creation through Company Merger in the Financial Sector: Empirical Evidence from Slovenia
Authors: BUTOLEN Boštjan , JUŽNIK ROTAR Laura
Published: February 2024

The paper explores value creation through company merger in the financial sector. The merger took place at a time when, due to the past financial crisis, the demands of regulators and central banks were aimed at abolishing leasing companies and integrating them with banks. The aim of the paper is to identify the basic areas necessary to assess the feasibility of the merger and to ensure the safe and profitable operation of leasing companies. The present study provides evidence on the integration of business resources and human resources. Moreover, the impacts scenarios on provisioning and profit of a company with credit ratings and the IFRS 9 standard are introduced. Simulations of the possible scenarios calculations are based on different parameters such as probability of default, loss given default, credit rating. Based on empirical research we find that the establishment of credit ratings is essential for the provisioning process. The latter are also a key factor in making impairments, which directly affect the balance sheet results. The projection of the merged company’s business operations brings acceptable returns and corresponding growth, which guarantees a long-term existence and a competitive position of the merged company. 
Academic Discursive Gender in High Education
Authors: Mercedes Gonzales Rodríguez María
Published: February 2024

In the teaching and learning of literacy at the university level from the disciplines, the teaching of the discursive genres of the specialty is proposed. In this framework, this research addresses the study of the discursive genre Final Research Report of the Professional School of Chemistry at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Perú. It is a qualitative, descriptive, and explanatory study of a corpus consisting of 10 final research reports of laboratory experiments. As a result, we propose that the characteristics of the FRR manifest the existing relationship between the language and society. Methodologically, we try to investigate the discursive practices where the relationships are established between the researcher and his object of study, man and nature, objectivity and truth, among other discursive axes, mediated by institutional norms and scientific practice norms, seen in the globalization view, and how these relationships are expressed in the text, as a product of those pedagogical and institutional discursive practices. Finally, some difficulties are presented in writing the FRR and it is suggested to give importance to the study of the discursive genres of the different disciplines to implement pedagogical projects according to the specificities of each of them.