bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
protección de datos personales. Presupuestos constitucionales para su protección en los procesos judiciales en cuba
Authors: Porven Hondares Yaneisy , Morejón Almora Reinier , Pérez Véliz Alie
Published: January 2022

La circulación ilimitada de los datos personales, dado el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías, hace que los titulares no siempre encuentren suficientes mecanismos de control en el momento en el que se produce una alteración, distorsión o distribución de los mismos. Tales transgresiones plantean nuevos retos a los ordenamientos jurídicos, en aras de propiciar tutela a los titulares, lo cual constituye uno de los fundamentos del derecho a la protección de datos personales. Los posicionamientos teóricos de algunos autores y el reconocimiento constitucional y normativo que este derecho ha tenido permiten lograr una aproximación a los rasgos que lo distinguen y al proceso evolutivo en el cual ha estado inmerso. Teniendo en cuenta lo anterior, este artículo aborda de manera novedosa el análisis del nivel de protección presente en las herramientas creadas para proteger al uso indebido de datos personales y se propone caracterizar desde un análisis normativo comparado, los elementos que deben distinguir la protección de los datos personales
bloques económicos latinoamericanos: una respuesta de integración regional o una alianza ideológica
Authors: González Palma Karem , Henriques Aguilera Viviana
Published: January 2022

Los bloques económicos sudamericanos se fundan de forma voluntaria con la finalidad de generar una agenda en común que permita el desarrollo económico y social de sus pueblos con una mayor representatividad en el ámbito internacional, que los beneficie a través de la unión cultural, social, económica y política, entre los países miembros. Sin embargo, Latinoamérica es el escenario de nuevas integraciones regionales, donde su motivación para la integración recae principalmente en el factor político, dependiente de la ideología de sus mandatarios, perdiendo el componente institucional característico en la conformación, estabilidad y permanencia de estos bloques en el escenario internacional. A través de una revisión bibliográfica se presentará un análisis comparativo de la estructura de los bloques económicos sudamericanos, con principal enfoque en el caso UNASUR para determinar la base de su constitución, considerando su institucionalidad y representatividad regional. Este resultado permitirá medir el éxito o fracaso de UNASUR frente a los demás bloques económicos de esta región, desde su concepción, generando reflexiones para futuras integraciones en Sudamérica.
Efecto de bioestimulantes sobre el crecimiento de la Vainilla Tahitensis en Daule, Ecuador
Authors: ParisMoreno Rivas Laura Lucia , López Rodríguez Heidy Lizbeth , Medina Litardo Reina Concepción , Pérez Almeida Iris
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar el efecto del bioestimulante BioTrack-O2 sobre el desarrollo de Vanilla tahitensis, en Daule, provincia del Guayas (Ecuador). Se estudiaron cinco dosis de Bio Track-O2 (0; 0,25; 0,50; 0,75 y 1,00 mL.L-1), en diseño completamente al azar, con diez repeticiones. Se evaluaron número de entrenudos, número de hojas, diámetro del tallo y altura de planta. La aplicación de 0,75 mL. L-1 reportó el mejor estado fenológico de las plantas de V. tahitensis, con promedio de 8 entrenudos a los 90 dds, y 17 a los 210 dds; una altura de planta de 0,79 m y 1,81 m respectivamente; 0,48 y 0,70 cm de diámetro de tallo a los 90 y 210 dds; 9 hojas y 18 hojas en su orden evaluados a los 90 y 210 dds. Podemos afirmar que el uso de las sustancias bioestimulantes demuestra un efecto favorable sobre el crecimiento y desarrollo de las plantas de V. tahitensis y puede mejorar su propagación y establecimiento en campo.
El turismo bajo en carbono, como estrategia de innovación en el contexto del desarrollo turístico sostenible
Authors: Yin Hao , Torres Hechavarría Lisandra , Fernández Valderrama Caridad
Published: January 2022

Este trabajo argumenta la necesidad de implementar prácticas turísticas innovadoras a nivel global, que permitan activar un renglón económico fundamental: el turismo, desde una perspectiva medioambiental sostenible. Al mismo tiempo, a través de una estrategia de turismo bajo en carbono, se pretende incrementar la práctica del turismo sostenible, desde un prisma que involucra además aquellos problemas sociales y tecnológicos que trae aparejado una actividad tan compleja y multifacética como la desarrollada por este sector. Por tal razón, se parte del turismo concebido como práctica de alto impacto social y económico, para proponer una estrategia de turismo sostenible (específicamente en el área de la reducción de gases de efecto invernadero: una estrategia de turismo bajo en carbono) que no solo genere ingresos económicos, sino también desarrollo social y cultural; así como sentido de pertenencia en aquellos destinos turísticos en los cuales se inserta el turismo como actividad económica fundamental.
vulneración de los derechos constitucionales de los ciudadanos consumidores de cannabis sativa por parte de la Resolución 002-CONSEP-CD-2015
Authors: Ortega Mohina Jorge
Published: January 2022

Esta investigación posee como objeto de estudio la criminalización del consumo y vulneración de los derechos constitucionales de los consumidores de cannabis sativa, la referida problemática será analizada en virtud de tres objetivos específicos y un objetivo general; los cuales se encuentran orientados a fundamentar jurídicamente la no criminalización de los consumidores de cannabis sativa, identificar los parámetros que otorgan la calidad de consumidor de cannabis sativa a un ciudadano y analizar la constitucionalidad de la resolución Nro. 002-CONSEP-CD-2015, dichos objetivos permitirán determinar la vulneración a los derechos constitucionales de los ciudadanos consumidores de cannabis sativa por parte de la referida resolución. La metodología aplicada en el presente estudio reside en los métodos analítico teórico, teórico jurídico, exegético analítico y jurídico comparando. En base a esas consideraciones, los resultados más relevantes obtenidos residen en la fundamentación jurídica respecto a la no criminalización de los consumidores de cannabis sativa y la identificación de los parámetros que otorgan la calidad de consumidor de cannabis sativa a un ciudadano en el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano, además de la determinación de la incompatibilidad de la resolución 002-CONSEP-CD-2015 con el artículo 364 de la constitución debido a la vulneración de derechos que comete en contra de los consumidores de cannabis sativa.
Integrating Quality of Life in the Care Pathway of Cancer Patients Undergoing Immunotherapy Treatment: Descriptive, Cross-sectional Survey of an Online Patient Community's Experiences and Expectations
Authors: Wilczynski Ophélie , Boisbouvier Anthony , Radoszycki Lise , Cotté François-Emery , Gaudin Anne-Françoise , Lemasson Hervé
Published: January 2022

Background

New cancer treatments, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), can improve survival and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with cancer. Although long-term monitoring of HRQoL has been shown to improve survival, integration of HRQoL into everyday practice remains poorly documented.

Objective

This study describes experiences and expectations of patients treated with ICIs regarding a discussion of HRQoL with health care professionals (HCPs) in cancer management.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in an online patient community (Carenity) in France. Patients treated with ICIs for cancer, included between September 2018 and January 2019, completed a questionnaire to assess the involvement of HCP in a discussion of HRQoL and when and what was discussed.

Results

Of 82 patients included (mean age: 56.9 years, 95% CI 54.2-59.6; 46 [56%] male; 34 [41%] with lung cancer), 62 (76%) reported discussing HRQoL at least once with HCPs, mainly general practitioners (54/82, 66%), oncologists (53/82, 65%), and hospital nurses (50/82, 61%). Around half (45/82, 55%) of the patients were satisfied with these discussions. Discussions with the oncologist were at the patient’s initiative (34/53, 64%). Discussions occurred primarily during follow-up visits (40/62, 65%), when adverse events occurred (30/62, 48%), and at treatment initiation (27/62, 32%). The most discussed dimensions were symptoms (48/62, 77%) and physical well-being (43/62, 69%). With respect to expectations, 54/82 (66%) patients considered oncologists as the most important HCPs for discussing HRQoL. These discussions were desirable throughout the care pathway, particularly at diagnosis (63/82, 77%) and when treatment was initiated (75/82, 92%) or changed (68/82, 83%). All HRQoL dimensions were considered important to discuss.

Conclusions

With only around half of the patients satisfied with HRQoL discussions, impactful HRQoL integration in clinical practice is critical. According to patients, this integration should involve mainly oncologists and general practitioners, should happen at every step of the care pathway, and should be extended to dimensions that are currently rarely addressed.
Linnea Olson: An Appreciation of a Giant (Preprint)
Authors: Novack John
Published: January 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

Reviewing the life and impact of the late Linnea Olson, a cancer patient advocate who helped shape cancer clinical trials
Uji Performa Spektrofotometer Serapan Atom Thermo Ice 3000 Terhadap Logam Pb Menggunakan CRM 500 dan CRM 697 di UPT Laboratorium Terpadu UNS
Authors: Sugito Sugito , Marliyana Soerya Dewi
Published: January 2022

Atomic Absoprtion Spektrophotometer (AAS) atau Spektrofotometer Serapan Atom adalah istrumen untuk melakukan analisa logam antara lain : Pb, Cr, Ni, Cd, Fe, Zn, Cu, dan Co dimana dasar pengukurannya adalah pengukuran serapan sinar oleh suatu atom. Sinar yang tidak diserap diteruskan dan dirubah menjadi sinar listrik yang terukurTujuan Penelitian ini adalah mengetahui performa alat AAS Therma ICE 3000 terhadap pengujian logam Pb. Hal ini sangat penting karena berpengaruh besar terhadap validitas hasil pengukuran pada kegiatan riset,praktikum dan pengujian di Laboratorium Kimia UPT Lab Terpadu UNS. Performa yang akan diteliti meliputi akurasi, presisi, limit deteksi dan liniaritas.Dari pengukuran didapatkan hasil akurasi yang baik (<5%) yakni sebesar 1,957 untuk CRM 500 dan 1,149 untuk CRM 697, presisi diapatkan angkaCV perhitungan sebesar 1,134 <dari  2/3 %CV Persamaan Horwitz, limit deteksi didapatkan MDL untuk parameter uji  Cu dengan matriks Aqua Bidest adalah 0,009310168 ppm dan linearitas menghasilkan R2 sebesar 1.
Uji Daya Hambat Bakteri Escherichia coli pada Produk Hand Sanitizer
Authors: Sumarsih Sumarsih
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui daya hambat bakteri Escherichia coli pada produk hand sanitizer. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktor tunggal menggunakan 3 variabel perlakuan dan tiap perlakuan diulang tiga (3) kali. Perlakuan yang diujikan adalah penambahan gliserol 98% dan H2O2 3% pada hand sanitizer dengan bahan kimia serta penambahan gel aloe vera dan esensial oil jeruk nipis pada produk hand sanitizer dengan bahan alami dibandingkan dengan produk hand sanitizer komersial sebagai kontrol.  Parameter yang diamati merupakan diameter zona hambat bakteri Eschericia coli. Analisis data hasil penelitian menggunakan teknik analisis sidik ragam ANOVA 5% dan uji lanjut Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) untuk perlakuan yang berbeda nyata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa produk hand sanitizer komersial memiliki daya hambat bakteri Escherichia coli yang lebih besar dibandingkan dengan produk hand sanitizer dengan bahan kimia maupun hand sanitizer dengan bahan alami buatan sendiri.
Dosis Optimum Pupuk Granular Lindi Sampah Kota Terhadap Kandungan Nitrogen pada Media Pembibitan Tanaman Lada
Authors: Ansyori Ansyori , Herdiyansyah Toniyawan , Yanto Yanto
Published: January 2022

Lindi sampah kota memiliki kandungan unsur hara makro dan mikro essensial bagi tanaman. Namun, kandungan senyawa pada lindi belum memenuhi standar sebagai pupuk organik cair, sehingga perlu upaya pemekatan agar lebih berdayaguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh peningkatan dosis pupuk granular berbahan dasar lindi sampah kota terhadap kandungan nitrogen pada media pembibitan lada (Piper nigrum L.). Penelitian disusun menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok Lengkap (RAKL). Perlakuan terdiri dari lima taraf dosis pupuk granular lindi sampah kota yaitu: tanpa pupuk (P0); 10 gram/polibag (P1); 20 gram/polibag (P2); 30 gram/polibag (P3); dan 40 gram/polibag (P4). Penelitian dibagi lima kelompok yang sekaligus menjadi ulangan, sehingga terdiri dari 25 satuan percobaan dan setiap satuan percobaan terdiri dari lima media pembibitan tanaman lada. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelakuan dilakukan analisis kesamaan ragam data dengan uji Bartlett dan keaditifan data dengan uji Tukey. Data dianalisis dengan analisis ragam dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Terkecil, Perbandingan Ortogonal, dan Ortogonal Polinomial pada taraf pengujian 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pupuk granular berbahan dasar Lindi sampah kota mampu meningkatkan kandungan nitrogen dalam media pembibitan tanaman lada. Dosis pupuk granular lindi sampah kota 20 g/polibag merupakan dosis terbaik dengan kandungan N 0,35%. Namun kandungan N media pembibitan lada tanpa pupuk tidak berbeda nyata dengan dosis 10, 30, dan 40 g/polibag. Peningkatan dosis pupuk granular lindi sampah kota mampu meningkatkan kandungan nitrogen mengikuti pola kuadratik, dengan persamaan y = -0,00009x2 +0,0035x +0,2828; R2= 0,3106.
Integration of Digital Technology in Academics
Authors: K. Mishra Sunil , Narain Renuka Shyam
Published: January 2022

The report aims to identify level of technological integration in academics. Digital literacy enhances learning and knowledge of learners. The benefits of digital literacy are evident in the students’ progress. Active learning is obtained through digital technology as well as literacy enhancement. Considering these benefits, an analysis of technology integration is conducted. The analysis reveals that desired level of technology integration is not achieved in academics. There are several barriers of poor technology integration. Poor technological infrastructure, budget deficit and poor access to technological resources are identified. Lack of time to devote learning of technological competencies is also reported by the analysis. Lack of resources, limited access, insufficient knowledge and skills of teachers and support staffs, lack of support from administrative and teachers, as well as other factors are found responsible for poor technological integration in academics. Institutional barriers are also identified as barriers such as poor leadership or structure of academic institutions. Leader’s inability to understand relevance of technology for learning is a major hindrance. In assessment, teachers do not have sufficient time to implement technology thus they do not use the technological aspects fruitfully. Lack of professional development of the teachers is also a barrier. Many teachers and supportive staff want to maintain the status quo and do not feel that technology integration is required. Such attitudes also prevent technology integration in the academic institutions. Thus, several recommendations are provided by the report such as providing professional development opportunities to the teachers, creating a shared vision, involving stakeholdes, findings cheaper alternatives for digital tools use, seeking grants and funds from government and private organizations, addressing resistance to change by providing training regarding benefits of technology adaption in the classroom etc. the recommendations also include rotating classes and students in groups for collaborative learning, appointing students helpers, allotting more times to the teachers for technological competencies, arranging regular meetings for technology integration, addressing issues of lack of resources, etc. These recommendations can help the academic institutions to integrate technology well in academics
sedes educativas del Plan FinEs2 como espacios de articulación de temporalidades
Authors: González Federico Martín
Published: January 2022

Este artículo analiza las experiencias educativas de estudiantes del Plan de Finalización de los Estudios Secundarios (FinEs2) a partir de una investigación doctoral realizada en dos barrios de clases populares de la ciudad de La Plata, Argentina, durante el periodo 2013-2017. Específicamente, nos preguntamos por cómo se configuran las denominadas sedes educativas del FinEs2 y cómo en dichos espacios se articulan temporalidades vinculadas a la política, al trabajo militante y a lo educativo. Para ello, utilizamos un corpus empírico construido a partir de distintas estrategias metodológicas: observaciones participantes y no participantes en distintos espacios barriales, entrevistas en profundidad a los distintos sujetos de esta política educativa y el abordaje de normativas del sistema educativo. Finalmente, concluimos que en la articulación de temporalidades se configura una serie de tácticas militantes y un modo de hacer escuela que logran poner en cuestión el carácter elitista y excluyente del nivel secundario en Argentina.
Liderazgo en escuelas de alta complejidad sociocultural: diez miradas, de José Weinstein y Gonzalo Muñoz (eds.)
Authors: Lazcano Christian , Llorente Claudia
Published: January 2022

A lo largo de diez capítulos y con la participación de 15 autores - académicos e investigadores internacionales de larga trayectoria en el ámbito educativo- el libro analiza la relevancia, límites y desafíos del liderazgo escolar en entornos de alta complejidad sociocultural. Los editores, José Weinstein y Gonzalo Muñoz, proponen una mirada que se aleja de los enfoques clásicos del liderazgo directivo guiados únicamente por criterios de efectividad, y enfatizan la necesidad de entender el rol del contexto en que se sitúan las escuelas, así como la importancia de fortalecer las relaciones al interior de estas. Bajo esta mirada, se remarcan áreas de desarrollo como el fortalecimiento de la confianza, de la resiliencia o de la justicia social en organizaciones educativas. Estas perspectivas son relevantes en el escenario educativo latinoamericano, una región donde los líderes escolares enfrentan distintas dificultades del contexto social, político y económico, entre otras.
Numerical Simulation of Reinforced Concrete beam Under Flexure Using Finite Element Method
Authors: Mukherjee Kingshuk
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Understanding the response of concrete structural components such as beams, columns, walls during loading is indispensable for the development of safeand efficient structures. The present report deals with the non-linear static analysis of a Reinforced Concrete (RC) beam, having dimensions 4000mmX400mmX 250mm, with 4 nos. of 16mm diameter bar as main reinforcements, 8mm diameter at 200mm c/c as shear reinforcement, with two faces of the beam as fixed modeled and analyzed when subjected to two point loads at one-third span from each fixed support using the Finite Element Analysis software Ansys. The behavior of the analyzed beam has been observed in terms of flexural behavior, load-deflection responses, and crack pattern for various loading conditions until failure load. Keywords: Finite element analysis, ANSYS, flexural behavior, Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams, material non- linearity, shear reinforcement.
Design and Optimization of Wheels for Better Aerodynamics and Cooling of Brakes
Authors: Jadhav Rohit
Published: January 2022

Abstract: In the world of automotive, lots of research has been done yet on overall vehicle. Researchers improved every single part of vehicle but wheel is one of the part that hasn’t changed much in automotive history. In case researchers got their desired results, they stopped working on wheel and most of the research has been done on grip of the tire. That’s why there is no innovative research done on wheels. And it is one the biggest part who contribute in vehicles performance and other aspects like comfort and ride quality. Most of the manufacturers never consider and work on aerodynamic part of wheel. So, Different aerodynamics concept vehicles have been studied in the report. The flow around wheels are manage and smoothen in proposed design also it is designed in such a way that air flowing around wheel can easily take inside through Rim design and throw on brake pads as well as on wheel hub for consistently cooling them. They key for success is to manage the flow and keep the wheel functional and attractive. In this paper new wheel is designed and compared with convectional wheel designs. Keywords: Wheel Aerodynamics, Design and Optimization of Wheel, Cooling of Brakes, 3D Wheel design, Aerodynamics of Wheel.
Multi-Objective Parametric Optimization of Weld Strength of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding by using Analysis of Variance, Taguchi, and VIKOR Techniques
Authors: Parmar Shivani
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Welding is an enormously essential manufacturing technique which allows the users to create permanent joints efficiently, due to its durability this process is extensively used in various industries like automotive, construction as well as in the aviation industry. The present study focuses on the optimization of the Metal Arc Welding using VIKOR method. Four input variables Current, Voltage, Wire Feed Rate and Gas Flow Rate are considered to study their effect on three responses tensile, bending and hardness on the weldments of AISI 1008 low carbon steel material. Experiments were planned as per Taguchi‘s L9 OA. As traditional Taguchi method is not adequate to solve multi responses problem, to overcome this limitation MCDM approach VIKOR analysis has been carried out for obtaining optimal parameters setting for multi-response optimization. Three specimens (for tensile, bending, and hardness) for each experimental run are fabricated for the measurement of respective strength and hardness. Investigation is done by following the steps of VIKOR method, and optimal parameter setting for multi quality response is obtained corresponding to the lower VIKOR index value. Keywords: Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding, VIKOR, S/N ratio, ANOVA
Developing a Virtual Interdisciplinary Research Community in Clinical Education: Enticing People to the “Tea-Room”
Authors: Butson Russell , Hendrick Paul , Kidd Martin , Brannstrom Martin , Hedberg Martin
Published: January 2022

Background: Many interdisciplinary collaborative research programs in the health sector are adopting the community of practice concept within virtual environments. This study explores the factors that affect the members of a geographically dispersed group of health professionals in their attempt to create an interprofessional Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) from which to promote clinical education research.Method & Findings: A survey was used to determine participants’ degree of computer competency. System logs recorded members’ access details and site activity. Member perceptions and beliefs were established using focus groups. While members stated they were enthusiastic about the VCoP, the primary use was viewing. Their online behaviour indicated that on average it took six visits to generate a post. This suggests a stronger focus on viewing (consumption of) information than on contributing (construction of) information.Conclusions: We believe it is crucial for members to contribute during the initial phase of any pre-structured VCoP in order to overcome the consumption-construction dilemma. It is during this initial phase that members will decide on the community’s value. If the community cannot offer added value, members who engage are likely to consume for a time and then leave.
Interprofessional Team Reasoning Framework as a Tool for Case Study Analysis with Health Professions Students: A Randomized Study
Authors: Packard Kathleen , Chelal Hardeep , Maio Anna , Doll Joy , Furze Jennifer , Huggett Kathryn , Jensen Gail , Jorgensen Diane , Wilken Marlene , Qi Yongyue
Published: January 2022

Background: This pilot study evaluated the efficacy of the Interprofessional Team Reasoning Framework (IPTRF) to facilitate teaching and learning case studies with health professions students.Methods and Findings: Eighteen interprofessional students were randomized to teams of six and were videotaped while completing a case. Team 1 (control) received only the case; team 2 received the case plus framework; and team 3 received the case, framework, and was shown videotaped examples of interprofessional interactions. The primary endpoint was students’ perceptions of interprofessional skills as measured pre and post intervention using a modified Team Skills Scale. The secondary endpoint was student performance as assessed by blinded individuals using a standardized rubric. The results revealed that students’ perceptions of team skills were significantly improved in team 2 and team 3 but not team 1. Students’ performance of their case as assessed by blinded faculty was significantly better in team 3 compared with teams 1 and 2.Conclusions: In this study of six disciplines, the IPTRF, in combination with modeled examples of interprofessional communication, was an effective tool to teach skills necessary to workup a patient case, which included collaboration, communication, and values/ethics. As the landscape of interprofessional education evolves, tools like the IPTRF will facilitate incorporation of these skills into health professions education.
The QUIPPED Project: Students’ Attitudes Toward Integrating Interprofessional Education into the Curriculum
Authors: Medves Jennifer , Paterson Margo , Broers Teresa , Hopman Wilma
Published: January 2022

Background: Healthcare learners are the future healthcare providers. The preparationthey receive in their pre-registration programs will be vital to ensuring that they practice patient-centred care. One approach to this learning model is interprofessional education (IPE).Methods and Findings: Learner attitudes towards interprofessional education and practice were obtained over a thirty-three month period from the Queen’s University Inter-Professional Patient-centred Education Direction (QUIPPED) project. Attitudes were measured by questionnaires based on a 6-point Likert scale. The learners received a number of opportunities to engage in IPE and demonstrated positive attitudes. The degree to which one or more educational initiatives can make a difference in attitude is limited. However, over the course of the project both statistically significant and clinically meaningful differences were found. Different health professional student groups, including medical, medical radiation technology, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy learners varied in their attitudinal responses, demonstrating they have already acquired professional identity.Conclusions: Recommendations include offering varied opportunities to learners, and providing them with the tools to communicate and collaborate together. Limitations include a lack of empirical evidence as to whether IPE translates into interprofessional practice and better patient-centred care.
Assessment of the effectiveness of the electronic educational environment “Moodle” by the cadets of the higher educational institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Lopatin Egor A. , Shkabin Gennadiy S.
Published: January 2022

Problem and goal. The beginning of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic led to the widespread transition of universities in the country and around the world to distance learning. The analysis of available studies in Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and other countries of the world allowed to conclude that there are insufficient comparisons of assessments of the use of distance education technologies before the coronavirus pandemic and after its first waves. The article is devoted to the study of the problem of assessing the capabilities of the electronic information educational environment Moodle in the educational organization of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia before and during COVID-19. Methodology. A comparison of the results of a survey among cadets of the Ryazan branch of the Vladimir Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in 2017 and 2021 was made. Results. The empirical study revealed that after the first two waves of the pandemic and the gradual return to a more traditional full-time form of education among the cadets there are no those who rarely use the Moodle. The number of positive assessments of the effectiveness of using the Moodle and its impact on reducing the time spent on studying has increased. The article explains the identified request of students to improve the means of distance learning, in particular, in the direction of reducing complexity, increasing entertainment, reducing the time for checking materials. Conclusion. Working in an electronic information educational environment has become familiar to students, and they have come to realize the need to solve small problems. There is an ingrained understanding of the inevitability of introducing elements of distance learning into full-time education.
Realization of the scientific and cognitive potential of teaching university students to inverse and incorrect problems in the context of informatization of education
Authors: Kornilov Viktor S.
Published: January 2022

Problem and goal . Since the mid-50s of the 20th century, both Russian and foreign scientists began to actively conduct, and, at present, scientific research on inverse and incorrectly posed problems is being successfully carried out. Often, research on inverse and incorrect problems is carried out jointly by Russian and foreign experts. At present, the results of joint research by specialists on inverse and incorrect problems from Germany, Italy, China, Russia, Sweden, Japan and other countries are discussed at various thematic international scientific conferences and are subsequently published on the pages of scientific Russian and foreign journals. Many such publications can be found in the electronic libraries of scientific publications elibrary.ru, CyberLeninka, in the bibliographic and abstract database Scopus and other bibliographic and abstract databases. The wide availability of such bibliographic and abstract electronic databases allows the teacher who teaches students inverse and incorrect problems to keep abreast of modern scientific achievements in the scientific world and to form the content of a variety of elective courses, including modern mathematical methods and approaches to researching inverse and incorrect problems. When teaching inverse and incorrect problems, the teacher must realize the goals and objectives of not only the formation of deep scientific subject knowledge in students, but also the identification of the scientific and cognitive potential of such training. Methodology. Realization of the scientific and cognitive potential of teaching university students inverse and incorrect problems using computer technologies. Results. Understanding the scientific and cognitive potential of inverse and incorrect problems, their relationship with applied aspects, the ability to use computer technologies in the study of applied problems will allow students, after graduating from an educational institution, to prove themselves as a successful specialist in applied mathematics in general, and in inverse and incorrect problems, in particular. Conclusion. Graduates who have acquired solid knowledge of inverse and incorrect problems, possess modern scientific methods of their research developed by specialists from different countries of the world, understand the scientific and cognitive potential of inverse and incorrect problems, and possess the skills of independent selection of effective information technologies for solving applied mathematical problems will successfully work in research organizations and independently conduct applied research.
A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF LAND COST ELEMENTS ON PRIVATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN AWORI LAND, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. A CASE OF ADO/ODO-OTA LGA.
Authors: Adebimpe Orekan Atinuke , Bamidele Adeyemi , Ekott Ubong John
Published: January 2022

This study examines the cost elements associated with land acquisition and development and the effect it has on public housing development using Awori land in Ado/Odo-Ota LGA in Ogun state, Nigeria, as a case study. To achieve this, a survey was administered to estate surveyors & valuers and officers of the Bureau of Lands and Survey who are involved in property developments. The findings revealed that land registration cost, lease cost, deeds of assignment were ranked as important. It is also found that there is also a significant relationship between land cost elements and rate of housing development. The study further revealed that there is a positive relationship between the land cost elements and the rate of housing development. In conclusion, this implies that an increase in one of the land cost elements will affect housing development.
Editorial: A cross-disciplinary approach to the business strategy research
Authors: Lisboa Inês
Published: January 2022

The four articles of the second issue in 2021 of Corporate and Business Strategy Review look for the impact of the pandemic in economies, companies, employees, and schools, and give suggestions to try to surpass recession periods and increase students and employees’ satisfaction and needs, which can lead to an increase in companies’ financial performance
The role of accounting information systems in firms’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Lawal Aisha , Mohamed Riham , Abdalla Hind , ElKelish Walaa Wahid , Lasyoud Alhashmi Aboubaker
Published: January 2022

This paper investigates the influence of accounting information systems (AIS) on firms’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they help enhance employees’ performance and the external auditing process. This paper is qualitative in nature using the inductive approach. In-depth primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews conducted in the year 2020. Due to the pandemic, the interviews with ten auditors were done online through the Zoom software application. The empirical findings of this paper show a positive impact of AIS on firms’ performance and a more significant influence on employees’ performance and the auditing process. AIS reduces costs and human errors, eases operations, speeds up work tasks, and increases employees’ productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings also show that there is no direct impact on firms’ overall cash flow/revenues. This paper increases our understanding of how AIS can influence and improve firms’ performance and the significance of implementation factors such as training. It provides practical guidelines for regulators and managers to utilize accounting information systems to perform better.
Review of financial liberalisation policies in developing countries from 1986 to 2016
Authors: Gamariel Gladys
Published: January 2022

By the late 1980s, most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries had undertaken policy reforms to abolish financial sector controls. While studies have produced several liberalization indices, available measures are limited in scope and time coverage. The purpose of this research is to address this limitation by constructing a new set of indicators that tracks the magnitude, pace, and timing of reform aspects in 26 countries between 1986 and 2016. The paper uses questions and coding rules from a framework developed by Detragiache, Abiad, and Tressel (2008) to collect and analyse data on seven liberalization policies: credit controls, interest rate controls, entry barriers, state ownership of banks, capital account restrictions, prudential regulation and supervision, and securities market policy. Results indicate that interest rate liberalization is the most advanced dimension, followed by the abolition of entry restrictions. The least advanced dimension is bank supervision and prudential regulation. An aggregate liberalization index constructed using principal component analysis (PCA) confirms advancements in financial liberalization over time. This study is significant as it provides indicators critical for policy formulation in developing economies whose performance hinges on sufficiently developed and stable financial sectors. The study recommends implementing further reforms to update and modernise prudential regulation and supervision of banks in line with good governance.
Viscosity model of deep eutectic solvents from group contribution method
Authors: Yu Liuying , Hou Xiaojing , Ren Gao-Peng , Wu Kejun , He Chao-Hong
Published: January 2022

In this work, based on mathematical model inspired by transition state
theory, the group contribution (GC) method is used to predict the
viscosity of DESs. The model is constrained by Eyring rate theory and
hard sphere free volume theory. A dataset of 2229 experimental
measurements of the viscosity of 183 DESs from literature is used for
determining the model parameters and subsequent verification of the
model. The rules introduced by this model are simple and easy to
understand. The results show that the proposed model is able to predict
the DESs viscosity with very high accuracy, i.e., with an average
absolute relative deviation of 8.12% over the training set and 8.64%
over the test set, using only temperature and composition as inputs. The
maximum absolute relative deviation is 34.63%. Therefore, the
as-proposed model can be considered a highly reliable tool for
predicting DESs viscosity when experimental data are absent.
Influence mechanism of excipients on drug crystallization: experimental investigation and model analysis and prediction
Authors: Chen Qiao , Weng Jingyun , Sadowski Gabriele , Ji Yuanhui
Published: January 2022

The influence of temperature, stirring speed, and excipients on crystal
growth kinetics of mesalazine and allopurinol was investigated through
experiment and chemical potential gradient model. The results indicated
that the Diffusion-Surface Reaction model (DSR (1,2)) showed good
performance in modeling API crystal growth kinetics within the ARDs of
4%. Excipients played a crucial role in inhibiting crystal growth in
all the systems. It can not only improve the API solubility, but also
reduce the crystal growth rate. By comparing diffusion rate and
surface-reaction rate constant within the DSR (1,2) model, it was found
that the controlling step of mesalazine crystallization was
surface-reaction. Allopurinol crystallization was dominated by both
surface-reaction and diffusion. Meanwhile, the crystal growth kinetics
of mesalazine and allopurinol were predicted successfully with the ARDs
of 2.53% and 4.78%. This work provided a mechanistic understanding of
polymer influence on the inhibition of API crystal growth.
Individual variation in growth and physiology of symbionts in response to temperature
Authors: terHorst Casey , Coffroth Mary-Alice
Published: January 2022

In many cases, understanding species level responses to climate change
requires understanding variation among individuals in response to such
change. For species with strong symbiotic relationships, such as many
coral reef species, genetic variation in symbiont responses to
temperature may affect the response to increased ocean temperatures. To
assess variation among symbiont genotypes, we examined the population
dynamics and physiological responses of genotypes of Breviolum
antillogorgium in response to increased temperature. We found broad
temperature tolerance across genotypes, with all genotypes showing
positive growth at 26, 30, and 32 C. Genotypes differed in the
magnitude of the response of growth rate and carrying capacity to
increasing temperature, suggesting that natural selection could favor
different genotypes at different temperatures. However, the historical
temperature at which genotypes were reared was not a good predictor of
temperature response, suggesting a lack of adaptation to temperature
over hundreds of generations. We found increased photosynthetic rates
and decreased respiration rates with increasing temperature, and
differences in physiology among genotypes, but found no significant
differences in the response of different genotypes to temperature. In
species with such broad thermal tolerance, selection experiments on
symbionts outside of the host may not yield results sufficient for
evolutionary rescue from climate change.
The distribution and availability of phosphorus fractions in restored cut slopes soil aggregates along altitude gradient
Authors: Zhu Mengke , Huang Bocong , Liu Zongyang , Wang yue , Teng jiao , Tian xiaosu , Ai Ying-wei
Published: January 2022

The distribution and availability of phosphorus (P) fractions in
restored cut slope soil aggregates along altitude gradients were
studied. We examined soil aggregates total phosphorus (TP), available
phosphorus (AP) and phosphorus activation coefficient (PAC), and
discovered that there was no significant difference in TP at four
altitudes (p> 0.05), but there was a significant difference
in AP at 3009 m, 3347 m and 3980 m (p< 0.05). At 3009 m, 3347
m and 3654 m, the AP accumulation in small size aggregates were more
advantageous. Overall, PAC dropped steadily as aggregate size increased,
as shown by PAC (3654 m)> PAC (3347 m)> PAC
(3009 m)> PAC (3980 m) in altitudes. In all particle size
soil aggregates, total inorganic phosphorus (TPi) > total
organic phosphorus (TPo) > residual phosphorus (R-P) at
3009 m, 3347 m and 3654 m; TPo> TPi> R-P at
3980 m. Through correlation and multiple stepwise regression analysis,
we concluded that active NaHCO3-Pi was the main AP source. It was
suggested that more attention should be paid to the ratio of small
particle size aggregates, so as to increase soil AP storage. At low
(3009 m) and high altitude (3980 m), inorganic P fertilizer and P
activator were added into soil to improve the activation ability of soil
P and the AP supply, so as to promote the healthy development of slope
soils ecosystem.
Contrasting whole-genome and reduced representation sequencing for population demographic inference: an alpine mammal example
Authors: Martchenko Daria , Shafer Aaron
Published: January 2022

Genomic approaches to the study of population demography rely on
accurate SNP calling and by-proxy the site frequency spectrum (SFS). Two
main questions for the design of such studies remain poorly
investigated: do reduced genomic sequencing summary statistics reflect
that of whole genome, and how do sequencing strategies and derived
summary statistics impact demographic inferences? To address those
questions, we applied the ddRAD sequencing approach to 254 individuals
and whole genome resequencing approach to 35 mountain goat (Oreamnos
americanus) individuals across the species range with a known
demographic history. We identified SNPs with 5 different variant callers
and used ANGSD to estimate the genotype likelihoods (GLs). We tested
combinations of SNP filtering by linkage disequilibrium (LD), minor
allele frequency (MAF) and the genomic region. We compared the resulting
suite of summary statistics reflective of the SFS and quantified the
relationship to demographic inferences by estimating the contemporary
effective population size (Ne), isolation-by-distance and population
structure, FST, and explicit modelling of the demographic history with
δaδi. Filtering had a larger effect than sequencing strategy, with the
former strongly influencing summary statistics. Estimates of
contemporary Ne and isolation-by-distance patterns were largely robust
to the choice of sequencing, pipeline, and filtering. Despite the high
variance in summary statistics, whole genome and reduced representation
approaches were overall similar in supporting a glacial induced
vicariance and low Ne in mountain goats. We discuss why whole genome
resequencing data is preferable, and reiterate support the use of GLs,
in part because it limits user-determined filters.
Metabolomic responses of indigenous and nonindigenous plants to deer exclosure fencing and deer herbivory in a suburban forest
Authors: Morrison Janet A. , Woldemariam Melkamu
Published: January 2022

Trees and shrubs in suburban forest understories can be subject to
chronic herbivory from abundant white-tailed deer. An undocumented
consequence of this stress may be shifts in secondary metabolite
production associated with defense. We aimed to learn whether plants
protected from deer exhibited different metabolomic profiles compared to
those exposed to deer. We tested the indigenous species Nyssa
sylvatica and Lindera benzoin and the invasive, nonindigenous
species Rosa multiflora and Euonymus alatus within a
suburban forest understory in New Jersey, USA, in unfenced plots and
plots fenced for 5.3 years. We did untargeted metabolomics by sampling
leaves from three plants of each species per 6-7 fenced and unfenced
plots, conducting chloroform-methanol extractions followed by LC-MS/MS,
and conducting statistical analysis on Metaboanalyst. We also scored
each species for deer browse frequency over eight years, and compared
their heights and percent cover between unfenced and fenced plots. The
analysis identified 2,333 metabolites. The global metabolome diverged
significantly between fenced and unfenced plots pooled across species,
but for individual species only N. sylvatica exhibited a
significant fencing effect. Nyssa sylvatica was one of the most
browsed species and was the only one with both greater cover and height
in fenced plots, suggesting greater susceptibility to deer browsing. The
metabolites most responsible for the fenced/unfenced divergence also
were affected by the species-fencing combination, with increases in
certain species but decreases in others. The most significant
metabolites that were upregulated in fenced plants include some involved
in defense-related metabolic pathways, e.g. monoterpenoid biosynthesis.
Further study of more species in multiple sites is needed to learn how
common metabolomic responses to deer are among forest species, how the
intensity of deer pressure influences the responses, which types of
metabolites are most affected, and if there are ecological consequences
at the physiological, population, and/or community levels.
First record of leucism in Mantled Howler Monkeys Alouatta palliata (Gray 1849)
Authors: Barros-Diaz Cristian , Vela Silvia , Gallo-Perez Abel , Chiquito Manuel , Cornejo Xavier , Mosquera-Muñoz Denis , Perez-Correa Julian
Published: January 2022

The existence of chromatic aberrations such as leucism or albinism is
the result of inbreeding in isolated populations of wild local fauna and
is associated with environmental stressors. This anomaly may reduce
survival rates. There are many cases of leucism in wildlife, but
overall, it is considered very rare. In neotropical primates, there have
been records of leucism but previously, in howler monkeys was unknown.
In this article, we report for the first time leucistic young
individuals of Mantled howler monkeys Alouatta palliata,
subspecies A. p. aequatorialis in an isolated remanent of
tropical dry forest in southwestern Ecuador, namely Cerro Blanco
Protective Forest. In total, we found two individuals, we named them
Albita (a female) and Japu (a male). We also include a spatial analysis
of the covert forest loss between 2000 to 2020. The report of
individuals with leucism, may imply inbreeding because of isolated
populations. Thus, immediate management strategies must be considered to
significantly increase connectivity with other populations of howler
monkeys.