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Exploring the Use of Rubrics as a Self Assessment Tool for Pre-service Teachers
Authors:   University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi 110078, India, Gupta Somyata , Chauhan Sangeeta
Published: November 2020

Evaluating students constructively through a host of self-assessment tools can help create engaged and committed learners which are a requisite for the current educational scenario. This study was attempted in an English writing class at a Pre-Service Teacher Education Institution in India to deconstruct the significance of rubrics as a self-assessment tool leading to the attainment of better learning experiences. For an empirical investigation of relationships between variables, the authors designed a Rubric Table, collected data using a Questionnaire and conducted a statistical analysis of the responses recorded. Preliminary findings suggested that students believed the process of teaching-learning to be more empowering and structured as rubrics not only enhance student learning but also involve the elimination of failure by asserting that every learner can succeed. Rubrics, thus are a functional tool that offer room for reflection and self-independent learning.
The Impact of Innovative Technology on the Quality Assurance at Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Jordan
Authors:   Zarqa University, Jordan, Al-Ramahi Nidal , Odeh Mahmoud
Published: November 2020

Quality assurance consider as one of the most important concerns in higher education institutions, which may influence the overall rank of universities. Innovation technology may play an important role in improving such quality of higher education institutions. Innovation technology provides several benefits, which are seen immediately, for instant, allowing students to share information easily and to discover new experiences within the education system. This study aims to find out the key factors of innovative technology affecting the quality assurance at higher education institutions in Jordan. By adopting the diffusion of innovation theory, this study sheds light on several factors that extended from this theory. Fieldwork including five universities in Jordan was conducted to specify the actual technological factors that may influence quality assurance at higher education institutions. An interpretive paradigm using triangulation methods was applied to collect data, conducting sixteen semi-structured interviews with major stakeholders in Jordanian universities, including professors, university vice-chancellors, IT managers, heads of departments, and deans of schools. The researchers also held two focus groups and distributed 232 surveys to Jordanian students.
Exploring the adequacy of informed consent for caesarean section at a tertiary care center
Authors: V. P. Tejaswi , Dongare Akshaya , Hegde Prateeksha , Patil G. L. , A. S. Shridevi , S. Anitha
Published: November 2020

Background: The objective was to study adequacy of valid informed consent in caesarean section and to quantify the proportion of patients who receive a proper informed consent before undergoing caesarean section.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study involving 200 registered antenatal women undergoing caesarean section for various reasons both as elective or emergency basis, and data was analyzed.Results: Among the study group, 98.5% patients were informed about the said procedure in their own local language and consent was taken, in 3 (1.5%) patients informed consent was not taken. Detailed procedure was explained to only 29 patients (14.5%) whereas 171 patients (85.5%) had no clue about the detailed nature of the procedure. 193 patients (96.5%) were satisfied with the given informed patients; 7 patients (3.5%) were not satisfied.Conclusions: Women need consistent and adequate information for consent. Sessions should be held regarding the procedure, its risks and benefits; in this way patient will undergo the procedure with proper knowledge, awareness and confidence.
Compromised immune response to viral infections in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Ambati Sudhir Kumar
Published: November 2020

Viral infections are common in people with type 2 diabetes, which is associated with poor immune responses. In type 2 diabetes, the normal functioning of the immune system and immune cells is suppressed, which allows the viruses to enter the host cells and cause infections. The impacts of type 2 diabetes on immune response and viral infections are associated with different mechanisms, including suppression or impairment of cytokine production, dysfunctioning of immune cells, defects in the phagocytosis, and disruption of natural killer cells. The high concentration of blood glucose or hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes affects the production of cytokines, including interleukins, interferon, TNF-α, and IFN-γ. These cytokines are involved in fighting pathogens, and they induce the production of antibodies involved in the adaptive immune response. Therefore, disruption of these cytokines production leads to compromised immune response and invading pathogens like viruses enter and replicate in the host body.
Curie temperature of the rocks of the Zarechenskay magnetic anomaly (East coast of Lake Baikal)
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russia, Saylymby Dayana Yu. , Dyadkov Petr G. ,   Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Russia, Mikhaltsov Nikolay Ed. ,   Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Russia
Published: November 2020

The Curie temperature of rock samples of the Zarechenskaya magnetic anomaly region is determined. The source of this anomaly is an array of Archean rocks, composed mainly of gneiss–granits. The obtained values of the Curie temperature indicate that the magnetism of these rocks is due to magnetite. Both knowledge of the Curie temperature and the magnetic mineral responsible for the magnetism of this rock massive is important for interpreting the results of tectonomagnetic monitoring performed here since 1984, as well as for solving geothermal problems.
Influence of layers on the structure of thrust zones
Authors:   IPGG SB RAS, Russia, Tataurova Antonina A. , Stefanov Yurii P. ,   IPGG SB RAS, Russia
Published: November 2020

The study devoted to the layering effect on the thrust structures formation. The layers strength properties effect on the deformation medium pattern and the stress state distribution features is studied. It is shown that a strength change due to depth leads to an inhibition of the plastic deformation localization zones development and a prerequisites creation to the internal detachment formation.
Method neutron gamma logging for simultaneous measurement of density and porosity layer for well one device
Authors:   Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Russia, Titov Boris G. , Gruznov Vladimir M. ,   Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Russia; Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russia
Published: November 2020

A new nuclear–physical method and scheme of a device for logging gas and oil wells with the simultaneous determination of the density and porosity of the rocks behind the well are substantiated. Density and porosity are determined by one device. The pulsed neutron irradiation of the medium behind the well was used. Density and porosity are determined by gamma radiation from inelastic scattering and radiation capture of rock–forming elements by two spaced apart gamma spectrometric detectors.
Effect of two neem-derived pesticides on Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) under laboratory conditions
Authors: Doshi Pratik , Tóth Ferenc , Túróczi György
Published: November 2020

Mortality and antifeedant activity of two different neem-derived pesticides were investigated on larvae of Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say). In no-choice tests, mortality of larvae in- creased with increase in time period, meanwhile the feeding damage decreased with the increase of neem leaf extract concentration in contrast to NeemAzal T/S (1% azadirachtin) in which neither there was any signifi- cant difference in mortality nor on feeding damage. In the choice test, none of the treatments were lethal to the larvae tested. The larvae fed on the leaves irrespective of the treatment.
The Investigation of the Diagnostic Values of the T2WI Sequence in Cerebral Venous Sinuses Thrombosis in Comparison With 3D MRV
Authors: Jamalipour Soufi Ghazaleh , Hekmatnia Ali , Shafieyoun Arezoo , Afzali Mahdieh
Published: November 2020

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is an important pathology with various clinical symptoms. Early detection of thrombosis is very important for the improvement of the prognosis. The aim of this study was to calculate the diagnostic value of T2-weighted sequences of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting subacute thrombosis. All patients that were suspected of having subacute cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and were referred to the emergency center of Kashani hospital (between September 2018 and September 2019) were entered into the study. Magnetic resonance venography (MRV) and T2-weighted MRI were accomplished for each patient. The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), and positive predictive value (PPV) of MRI using MRV as the reference method were calculated. A total of 630 patients were entered into the study. A positive subacute venous sinus thrombosis was detected in the MRV of 53 patients; consequently, the sensitivity of 60%, the specificity of 80%, the PPV of 21%, and the NPV of 96% were calculated. MRI was highly specific for detecting the subacute thrombosis of superior sagittal sinus, transverse sinuses, sigmoid sinuses, and straight sinus (specificity>94%). A substantial agreement was detected between MRI and MRV in distinguishing thrombosis of superior sagittal sinus, transverse sinuses, sigmoid sinuses, and straight sinus (kappa>0.6). T2-weighted MRI is a specific method in detecting cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. In a patient with signs of thrombosis in the T2-weighted sequence, additional workups are highly suggested to rule out the pathology.
The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Metabolic Abnormalities and Its Association With Obesity in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Population in Iran
Authors: Azargoon Azam , Mirmohammadkhani Majid , Borjian Sara
Published: November 2020

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in adolescents is clinically challenging. It is on the rise as consistent with the increasing trends in obesity rates. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of PCOS in adolescents by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) criteria and compare the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic syndrome (MS) between obese (OB) and non-obese (NOB) adolescents with PCOS. This was cross-sectional research with multi-stage cluster random sampling. Participants were 15-18-year-old girls from high schools in Semnan, Iran. The ones who had a history of menstrual dysfunction underwent clinical and hormonal tests. From among a total of 900 participants, 74 girls (8.2%) had a history of menstrual dysfunction. The prevalence of PCOS was 6.44% by NIH criteria. The prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism, MS, and IR in girls with PCOS were 8(13.7%), 6(10.3%), 24(41.4%), respectively. The OB-PCOS group with a mean BMI of 28.21±1.26 kg/m2 had a significantly greater prevalence of MS, high BP, waist circumference ≥88 cm, and higher IR than NOB-PCOS cases with a mean BMI of 20.54±2.97 kg/m2. Abnormal glucose metabolism was prevalent in adolescents with PCOS and occurred with equal frequency in OB and NOB PCOS groups. Obesity could worsen IR, MS, and some of the components of Mets in PCOS adolescents.
Significant Post-Chemotherapy Decrease of Ovarian Reserve in Iranian Women With Breast Cancer
Authors: Eslami Bita , Jalaeefar Amirmohsen , Moini Ashraf , Omranipour Ramesh , Haghighi Maryam , Alipour Sadaf
Published: November 2020

Fertility preservation counseling has a high priority in young breast cancer (BC) patients. Cytotoxic chemicals used for chemotherapy in these patients increased the risk of premature ovarian failure. This study evaluated the anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) level at the time of diagnosis and within a month after the end of chemotherapy, while predicting the time of the return of ovarian function in BC cases (n=46) younger than 46 years for the first time in Iran. Cases were selected from those attending the breast oncology clinic of the two hospitals with a newly diagnosed in situ or invasive BC. The present study results showed AMH levels were significantly decreased in almost all women within a month after chemotherapy. It seems that the need for fertility preservation depends on patient age and baseline AMH level, but counseling should be offered by the clinician in young breast cancer patients.
Relationship of Occupational Adjustment With Psychological Empowerment and Job Burnout in Iranian Nurses
Authors: Karimi Zohreh , Jahanfar Abdolhadi , Behnammoghadam Mohammad , Dehghan Azizallah
Published: November 2020

The present study intended to determine the relationship of occupational adjustment with psychological empowerment and job burnout of nurses. This descriptive correlational study was conducted on 209 nurses working in educational hospitals. The eligible nurses were enrolled in the study through simple random sampling and filled out the demographic questionnaire, the Dawis and Lofquist Occupational Adjustment questionnaire, the Spreitzer Psychological Empowerment Instrument, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. There was a significant positive relationship between occupational adjustment and psychological empowerment (P<0.001) and a significant negative relationship between occupational adjustment and job burnout of nurses (P<0.001). Regression analysis showed that occupational adjustment explained 46% of the psychological empowerment variance and 52% of the job burnout variance. The occupational adjustment has a significant positive relationship with psychological empowerment and a significant negative relationship with job burnout among nurses. Considering that nurses experience severe burnout in their work environment, programs should be developed to improve the psychological empowerment of nursing care.
Basic Science and Clinical Studies on Non-COVID-19 Topics, of Coronavirus Victims
Authors: Akhondzadeh Shahin , Shamabadi Ahmad
Published: November 2020

The article's abstract is not available.
Saṃsāra: Restoring Patient Confidence by Redefining How We Practice Dentistry
Authors: Marya Anand
Published: November 2020

The article's abstract is not available.
Anti-proliferative effects of cell wall, cytoplasmic extract of Lactococcus lactis and nisin through down-regulation of cyclin D1 on SW480 colorectal cancer cell line
Authors: Hosseini Sareh Sadat , Goudarzi Hossein , Ghalavand Zohreh , Hajikhani Bahareh , Rafeieiatani Zahra , Hakemi-Vala Mojdeh
Published: November 2020

Background and Objectives: Colorectal cancer is one of the most types of cancer. Researchers have shown that lactic acid bacteria have antitumor activity. The cell wall of Lactococcus lactis, as the bacterial cytoplasmic extract and nisin can affect the proliferation of cancer cells. Since cyclin D1 plays an important role in the progression of the cell cycle, its regulation can also be a therapeutic approach. We investigated the antiproliferative effect of cell wall, cytoplasmic extract and nisin on SW480 cancer cell line and the expression level of cyclin D1 gene in treated cancer cells. Materials and Methods: SW480 cell lines were treated with different concentrations of bacterial cell wall, cytoplasmic extract and nisin. MTT test was also performed. The expression level of cyclin D1 gene was determined using Real time PCR. Data were analyzed using Graph Pad Prism software. Results: The growth rate of cancer cells treated with nisin has significantly decreased compared to the cancer cells treated by other two substances (p< 0.05). Survival rates of the cancer cells treated by nisin at a concentration of 2000 μg, cytoplasmic extract, and cell wall were 34%, 47% and 49%, respectively. Real-time PCR results showed that cyclin D1 mRNA expression has significantly decreased in nisin treated sw480 cells (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study show that nisin, bacterial cytoplasmic extract, and bacterial cell wall have antiproliferative effects, which are associated with the decreased expression of cyclin D1 in SW480 cell line.
Phytochemistry, cytotoxicity and antiviral activity of Catharanthus roseus
Authors: Abd Wahab Noor Zarina , Azizul Aziah , Ibrahim Nazlina
Published: November 2020

Background and Objectives: Catharanthus roseus is generally used to treat many diseases in folklore remedies. The present study is aimed at determining phytochemical constituents, cytotoxicity and antiviral activities for crude extract of the plant. Materials and Methods: The whole plant of C. roseus was extracted using methanol extraction method. Phytochemical qualitative screening was carried out for C. roseus extract according to standard procedures used to test for the presence of alkaloid, saponin, terpenoid and steroid. Cytotoxicity was assessed using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Plaque reduction assays were carried out to evaluate the antiviral activity of C. roseus extract against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). These include post-treatment, pre-treatment and virucidal assays. Results: C. roseus extract contain secondary metabolites such as alkaloid, saponin and terpenoid but does not contain steroid. Cytotoxicity screening against Vero cells using MTT assay showed that the CC50 values for crude extract of C. roseus was 0.5 mg/mL. The extract prepared from C. roseus possesses phytochemical compound that was non-cytotoxic to the cell with potential antiviral activity. Plaque reduction assays against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) showed that the selective indices (SI = CC50 / EC50) of C. roseus extract in post-treatment, pre-treatment and virucidal assays were 36, 20 and 4.7 respectively. The results revealed that the extract prepared from C. roseus possesses phytochemical compound that was non-cytotoxic to the cell with potential antiviral activity. Conclusion: This study showed that C. roseus extract has promising potential to be explored as anti-HSV-1 agent regardless of the mode of treatment.
In silico analysis and molecular characterization of Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus circulating and causing major outbreaks in central India, 2009-2019
Authors: Siddiqui Arshi , Chowdhary Rashmi , Maan Harjeet Singh , Goel Sudhir Kumar , Tripathi Nidhi , Prakash Anil
Published: November 2020

Background and Objectives: Influenza A/H1N1pdm09 causes respiratory illness and remains a concern for public health. Since its first emergence in 2009, the virus has been continuously circulating in the form of its genetic variants. Influenza A/ H1N1pdm09 surveillance is essential for uncovering emerging variants of epidemiologic and vaccine efficacy. The present study attempts in silico analysis and molecular characterization of Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus circulating and causing major outbreaks in central India during 2009-2019. Materials and Methods: We have investigated the antigenic drift analysis of 96 isolates’ hemagglutinin (HA) gene sequences (59 central Indian and 37 local Indian and 28 global reference HA gene sequences) of Influenza A/H1N1pdm09 viruses from 2009 to 2019. The study includes mutational (Multiple sequence Alignment), phylogenetic (Maximum Likelihood Method), and statistical analysis (Covariance and correlation) of HA sequences submitted in NCBI, IRD and GISAID from central India. Results: Phylogenetic analysis indicated maximum clustering of central Indian HA gene sequences in genogroup 6B. Analysis of amino acid sequence alignment revealed changes in receptor binding site (RBS). The frequency of S220T amino acid substitution was found to be high followed by S202T, K300E A273T, K180Q. The Karl Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and covariance between the number of mutations and the death toll was found +0.246 and +100.3 respectively. Conclusion: The study identifies the continuous genetic variations in the HA gene sequences of circulating Influenza A/ H1N1pdm09 in central India from the year 2009 to 2019. Further suggesting importance of monitoring the gradual evolution of the virus with regards to an increase in virulence, pathogenicity and vaccine efficacy timely.
Aspectos medioambientales a considerar en la formación de los socios cooperativistas
Authors: Arrieta Idiakez Francisco Javier
Published: November 2020

El objetivo de este artículo consiste en responder a la pregunta de por qué las cooperativas deben centrar su atención en la formación de sus socios y trabajadores en aspectos medioambientales. Como principal hipótesis, se considera que, básicamente, son tres los motivos que conducen a la preocupación por el medio ambiente en las cooperativas y, por ende, a la necesidad de formación en dicha materia, en coherencia con el 5º principio cooperativo. En ese sentido, en primer lugar, se abordará el impacto que la exposición a determinados medios o ambientes puede ocasionar sobre los socios y trabajadores de las cooperativas. Ello conlleva la necesidad de estudiar las formas en las que se organiza y gestiona la prevención frente a los riesgos ambientales en las cooperativas, así como el preguntarse por las particularidades que estas presentan al respecto. En segundo lugar, se analizará el impacto del trabajo de la cooperativa en el medio ambiente. Por consiguiente, también se tratará la forma en la que dicho impacto puede gestionarse en las cooperativas ante el mandato que trae causa del 7º principio cooperativo. Finalmente, se profundizará en la importancia que tiene considerar el medio ambiente a efectos de poder buscar nuevos mercados en la economía verde o azul. Desde el punto de vista metodológico, se seguirán, por una parte, los métodos descriptivo y comparativo para analizar la normativa aplicable en la materia, y, por otra parte, el método propositivo, para responder a aquellas cuestiones no contempladas en la normativa.

Recibido: 31 mayo 2020Aceptado: 24 septiembre 2020
El principio de educación cooperativa y su recepción legislativa
Authors: Cracogna Dante
Published: November 2020

Es valor entendido que la educación constituye un principio cooperativo desde los mismos orígenes de las cooperativas y a lo largo de su historia. También es generalmente aceptado –y reclamado- que la legislación reconozca a los principios cooperativos como elementos caracterizantes de las cooperativas. Sin embargo, y a diferencia de lo que sucede con los restantes principios, no resulta igualmente claro ni compartido cómo las legislaciones deberían hacerse cargo de este particular principio habida cuenta de su peculiar índole. En este trabajo se analiza la presencia de la educación en la experiencia histórica y en la doctrina de las cooperativas, estudiándose su sentido y su evolución a través del tiempo y de las cambiantes circunstancias del contexto. A partir de esa plataforma se proyecta su consideración en el ámbito de la legislación cooperativa procurando establecer cuáles son los mecanismos utilizados para su recepción, sea de manera expresa o implícita, y cómo éstos materializan efectivamente el principio o se convierten en meras declaraciones sin efecto práctico o en formalidades intrascendentes. Se expone un caso y se advierte, finalmente, la significativa trascendencia que el principio encierra y la consiguiente dificultad de lograr su realización plena.

Recibido: 26 junio 2020Aceptado: 25 julio 2020
Sobre la limitación de la responsabilidad de los socios cooperativistas
Authors: Sacristán Bergia Fernando
Published: November 2020

En este trabajo se aborda el estudio del régimen de responsabilidad de los socios cooperativistas en el marco de la legislación vigente, analizando los principales problemas de interpretación que nos plantea la proliferación de leyes autonómicas y la falta de un tratamiento uniforme. El autor contrasta su tesis sobre la responsabilidad limitada del socio con una selección de la jurisprudencia de nuestros tribunales.

Recibido: 01 junio 2020Aceptado: 06 agosto 2020
Regulación en la legislación cooperativa vasca de la contribución para la educación y promoción cooperativa y otros fines de interés público y cuestiones que plantea
Authors: Nagore Aparicio Iñigo
Published: November 2020

El artículo analiza la evolución del Fondo de Educación y Promoción en la legislación cooperativa vasca y la actual regulación estatal. Tras recordar los principios inspiradores de la Alianza Cooperativa Internacional plantea aquellos puntos de la regulación que a su juicio son mejorables.

Recibido: 09 junio 2020Aceptado: 14 agosto 2020
El derecho cooperativo nicaragüense como instrumento de desarrollo social
Authors: Torrez Peralta William
Published: November 2020

El cooperativismo en Nicaragua ha sido, es y será, a medio y largo plazo, un factor clave de desarrollo socio-económico. A pesar de los diferentes regímenes políticos, el cooperativismo no sólo se ha mantenido, sino que se ha desarrollado y consolidado, convirtiéndose en la actualidad en una pieza clave dentro de la estructura económica del país. No obstante, la riqueza de esta figura desde un análisis filosófico y conceptual permite extender y superar su hasta entonces reducida concepción economicista y traspolarla a otras áreas sociales. Si los problemas actuales exigen nuevas respuestas, las soluciones pueden venir de la actualización de figuras ya existentes. Esta cuestión es la que atraviesa este breve ensayo, articulando la realidad del cooperativismo y el papel que juega como impulsor de desarrollo en otras áreas, tales como el medio ambiente, la exclusión social y la Seguridad Social.

Recibido: 28 mayo 2020Aceptado: 11 septiembre 2020
Electrochemical and in-situ spectroelectrochemical behaviors of non-peripherally tetra substituted zinc(II) and magnesium(II) phthalocyanines
Authors: AKYÜZ ÇUBUKÇU Duygu
Published: November 2020

The electrochemical behaviors of non-peripherally tetra substituted zinc(II) and magnesium(II) phthalocyanines were studied at glassy carbon electrode in dimethylformamide using cyclic and square wave voltammetry techniques. Electrochemical mechanisms of complexes were illuminated by using the relationship between scan rate and peak current. The complexes exhibited reversible and diffusion controlled behaviors. The effect of metal center on redox properties of complexes were investigated and compared. Electrochemical results were supported with in-situ spectroelectrochemical measurements. Moreover, the color changes were recorded and observed sharp color transitions during the reduction and oxidation redox process.
Seguridad humana, reflexiones desde los paradigmas interpretativos
Authors: Cerón Rincón Luz Alejandra , Hoyos Carlos Alberto
Published: November 2020

La noción de seguridad humana se relaciona con el respeto a la vida, los principios de integridad del individuo y el desarrollo socioeconómico. Estas relaciones impactaron el pensamiento tradicional de la seguridad, enfocado principalmente en la visión de protección del Estado. Así, se plantearon nuevas dimensiones de acción institucional que tengan como objetivo la protección del sujeto. En los ámbitos académicos, el concepto de seguridad humana empezó a aceptarse como una superación del Estado de pacificación. Se inició a proponer entonces un análisis enfocado en la intervención de los intereses económicos en el medio ambiente, en el uso de nuevas tecnologías, en la urbanización, entre otros fenómenos que tienen un impacto en la estabilidad y seguridad de un contexto amplio y complejo. Las consecuencias y las acciones en estos ámbitos traen nuevas amenazas para las sociedades humanas, dado que confluyen con otros factores que a la postre ponen en peligro la estabilidad del planeta.
La gestión de riesgos de seguridad empresarial
Authors: Puentes Becerra Julián Andrés
Published: November 2020

El trabajo del gerente es crear un entorno laboral que fomente la realización de actos por parte de otros, en busca del cumplimiento de metas tanto personales como de la compañía. Los gerentes deben ser capaces de inspirar, motivar, y dirigir el trabajo de los demás. En ese sentido, la gestión de riesgos de seguridad empresarial aborda todos los aspectos de seguridad en la organización, contribuyendo a la continuidad del negocio mediante la implementación de indicadores clave de desempeño para justificar económicamente los programas de segurida. Esto evidencia que cada contramedida implementada tiene un impacto positivo en la reducción del riesgo puro. Sin embargo, la seguridad corporativa ha sido asumida por personas que han aprendido empíricamente. Su experiencia vinculada a las organizaciones de seguridad del estado les ha dado más que un fino sentido común, un criterio para determinar cuándo algunas situaciones podrían considerarse dañinas para la organización. Aun así, este saber empírico ha llevado a algunos responsables de la seguridad a aprender a partir de los errores, que al final resultan en pérdidas considerables para la organización, pérdidas que no solo afectan activos físicos, sino también activos operacionales e intangibles. La gestión de riesgos en la seguridad empresarial es un asunto serio y estratégico. Debe ser asumida como tal por profesionales que hayan demostrado sus competencias a través de la formación en el campo específico de la seguridad corporativa, en los riesgos que tienen el potencial de afectar la continuidad del negocio, en certificaciones nternacionales que refieran buenas prácticas y en experiencia acumulada en roles como tomador de decisiones. De esta manera, se hace relevante describir el rol de la labor de gestión de riesgos de la seguridad empresarial, desde la función del responsable de seguridad como gestor de los programas de seguridad, consultor de alta gerencia y miembro del comité directivo de la organización, sin abandonar su participación activa en los comités o redes de profesionales.
La cuarta revolución y la era de la inteligencia artificial: implicaciones en la seguridad y el trabajo
Authors: Álvarez Calderón Carlos Enrique , Ramírez Pedraza Yesid Eduardo
Published: November 2020

Las tecnologías de la información, potencializadas por la cuarta revolución industrial y su amplia adopción en el mundo, vienen dando lugar a una serie de nuevos y revolucionarios modelos comerciales, así como al surgimiento de nuevos desafíos en términos de seguridad. Por ejemplo, en un ambiente económico y productivo cada vez más dependiente del ciberespacio y la automatización, la seguridad de la información debería considerarse como un componente crítico de la seguridad integral de las organizaciones, ya que su función debe ser establecer la confianza entre organizaciones e individuos y permitir que el intercambio de información a través de Internet sea seguro y proporcione a las personas la tranquilidad necesaria para realizar sus actividades productivas. Por lo tanto, este documento de reflexión busca dar cuenta de cómo los recientes cambios tecnológicos están transformando en el presente los aspectos sociales, políticos y económicos de la vida humana, pero, además, la gestión de la seguridad en todos sus niveles.
Alright? - Common Understanding on the Already Applied Industry 4.0 Solutions, Between the Hungarian Beer Industry Suppliers and Multinational Beer Makers
Authors: Papp Ilona , Pesti-Farkas Istvan
Published: November 2020

Our paper is aimed to analyze the current situation on the Hungarian beer industry, from the aspect of industry 4.0 understanding within the supply chain, namely between the manufacturers and their suppliers. After a literature review, we had examined the big data, the robotics and the overall digitalization related attitudes and understandings. The key finding is that the multinational companies have to deal with a previously unrecognized problem, namely the prejudices of local suppliers in regards the innovation of industry 4.0 tools.
Lean Six Sigma: Methodology and Practice in Operations Management Case: Bottle Water Distribution in Serbia
Authors: Antić Slobodan
Published: November 2020

Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing are the two most popular and successful programs espoused by the industries over the last few decades. Many companies such as Toyota, Danaher Corporation, General Electric, Motorola and many others have achieved impressive results by implementing either a Lean or Six Sigma methodology in their organisation. Six Sigma, originated in Motorola in mid 1980s, brought revolution in the industries worldwide and has become the long term business strategy to achieve competitive advantage and to excel in operations excellence. Six Sigma is widely recognized as a methodology that employs statistical and non-statistical tools and techniques to maximize an organization’s Return on Investment (ROI) through the elimination of defects in processes (Antony et al. 2011). Lean Manufacturing, on the other hand, was another quality initiative proposed by Americans in response to compete with Japanese manufacturers and its superior manufacturing techniques (following the concept of Toyota Production System (TPS) to resolve quality problems in their organization) as their import became serious concern to western producers.
Intrinsic Brainstem Epidermoid: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Labuschagne Jason , Mutyaba Denis , Koranteng Promise
Published: November 2020

Epidermoid cysts are rare lesions of the central nervous system, representing 1-2% of all intracranial tumours. These mass lesions are typically found in the parasellar region or cerebellopontine angle. As far as we are aware only 15 cases of an intrinsic brainstem epidermoid have been reported in the pediatric population to date. We report a case in which an 8-year-old male patient with an intrinsic brainstem epidermoid was misdiagnosed and treated as a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). The child was subsequently referred to our unit failing response to treatment at the index hospital. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a well-defined lesion, with clearly distinct borders, that was hypointense on T1WI, hyperintense on T2WI, had minimal contrast enhancement and had restricted diffusion on the DWI/ADC map. With the aid of intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring he underwent surgical resection of the lesion. Histopathology revealed abundant nucleated and anucleated squamous cells, in keeping with an epidermoid tumor. Clinical follow up at 3 months post-surgery showed significant improvement in the child's pre-surgical neurological function. Follow up MRI at 3 months and a year post surgery revealed that the lesion is stable following near total resection. The objective of this case report is to highlight this unusual condition which may otherwise be misdiagnosed and to encourage a more universal acceptance of the need for either brainstem biopsies in atypical brainstem lesions or formal resection of lesions amenable to safe surgical resection.
Family Business and Financial Performance: What are the Effects of Tax Cut Policy on Them in Uzbekistan?
Authors: Jasurbek Yusupov , Kei Sakata
Published: November 2020

This study is the first comprehensive empirical study to examine the relationship between the family business and the firm’s performance in Uzbekistan. In this research, we investigate the relationship between family firms and financial performance using enough extensive unbalanced panel data from 2012 through 2015 on 3148 non-banking/non-government firms. Moreover, we analyze the impact of tax cut policy on SMEs, including family firms from a case study of Uzbekistan by using the difference-in-difference estimator. These two will be a major contribution to the family business study field in Uzbekistan.
How Residentes Perceive the Impacts of Tourism. The Case of the Historic Centre of Porto
Authors: Andrés Marques Maria Isabel , Ribeiro Candeias Maria Teresa , Rebelo de Magalhães Carla Marisa
Published: November 2020

Considering the increase in the number of tourists and tourist flows in the city of Porto, especially in the parishes that make up the UNESCO World Heritage area and its surrounding protected areas, it is extremely important to analyse the perception that residents and professionals have about the dynamics that tourists bring to the city and the impacts of tourism in economic, socio-cultural and environmental terms. Thus, this study aims to assess the perception that residents of the city of Porto have on the impacts of tourist activity in the Historic Centre of Porto (CHP) and whether there is a relationship between the place of residence, the place of professional activity or study and the perception of the impacts of tourism in the Economic, Socio-cultural and Environmental aspects. For this purpose, a questionnaire survey was applied to a sample of 322 professionals and residents in the city of Porto. The results suggest that the respondents consider that tourism in Porto is growing harmoniously with the city and tourism activity has a direct influence on the overall improvement of the Centre of Porto. The aspects that is most relevant to the positive perception of tourism in the city is the socio-cultural component that shows that tourism development process in Porto is in an expansion phase.
Influence of Covid-19 Crisis on Human Resource Management and Companies’ Response: The Expert Study
Authors: Gigauri Iza
Published: November 2020

Dramatic changes caused by the new coronavirus COVID-19 have unprecedented implications on companies around the globe and influenced human resource management profoundly. HRM took leadership to navigate in the vague present and unforeseeable future by managing people to cope with stress and to continue working remotely so that business goes on with its operations. However, HRM had to deal with the dismissals and reduction of the staff caused by the pandemic lockdown. The presented paper is based on the qualitative expert interview research method. It discusses the challenges HRM has been facing in Georgia, ascertains the implications the crisis has on human resources, finds out the solutions companies applied, and makes suggestions for tackling the crisis from the point of view of HRM. The expert interview findings indicate that companies, together with the HR managers, should develop crisis management plans, elaborate new policies for remote as well as hybrid working systems as a response to the current and future crises.
Student Development Survey: A Case Study from Maranatha Christian University, Indonesia
Authors: Sinuraya Candra , Oloan Rajagukguk Robert , Fabian Regina
Published: November 2020

This survey research aimed to understand the development of Maranatha Christian University students enrolled in 2017 using Chickering Model (1993), as part of longitudinal research to monitor and to evaluate the level of students’ development each year. The participants of this study were MCU students enrolled in the 2017 academic year. Data gathering method used direct survey. Variance analysis used to interpret the data using SPSS software. Total participants in this study were 1,149 individuals. The results of the study showed: (a) almost all students enrolled in 2017 are mature enough to get into the next stage of development, (b) half of the students will be needing helps cultivating their areas of competence (intellectual, manual-physical, and social), managing emotion, and interdependency, (c) identity establishment, development of purpose, and integrity are not priority for the first-year study.
Problemas ontológico-políticos de la copia reproductible: consideraciones sobre la crítica de Hennion y Latour a Benjamin
Authors: Berti Agustín , Parente Diego
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo indaga algunas implicaciones ontológicas y políticas del fenómeno de reproducción técnica tal como se presenta a inicios del siglo XX. Hay cierto consenso básico en filosofía de la técnica sobre la idea de que las innovaciones sociales y políticas no pueden comprenderse independientemente de la emergencia y utilización de ciertos medios técnicos. Nuestro interés en este trabajo reside en explorar críticamente una faceta habitualmente subestimada en este tipo de indagación sobre la técnica: cómo las propiedades inherentemente técnicas atadas a ciertos nuevos sistemas técnicos (entre ellos, los sistemas de reproducción) favorecen fácticamente a algunos fines y, por tanto, tienden hacia una serie de utilizaciones en desmedro de otras. Con este objetivo en mente, el presente trabajo reconstruye la posición de Walter Benjamin sobre el problema de la copia reproductible y lo pone en diálogo con las críticas recientes de Hennion y Latour.
Problemas de filosofía primera. Sobre la “discusión” Apel-Tugendhat
Authors: Dottori Ariel
Published: November 2020

Si estimamos pertinente indagar por el fundamento de la filosofía, centrarnos en el estudio de la prima philosophia se convierte en una tarea tan urgente como necesaria. Por creerlo así, en el presente trabajo nos detendremos en dos alternativas. Por un lado, nos referiremos a la posición de Ernst Tugendhat y, por otro lado, a la de Karl-Otto Apel. Mientras que este sugiere que el lugar de la prima philosophia debe ser ocupado por la filosofía del lenguaje; aquel sostiene que la pregunta fundamental de la antropología filosófica –“¿qué es el hombre?”– es aún más básica. Según su punto de vista, abordar el lenguaje humano implica un paso posterior: para comprenderlo como un elemento fundamental debemos preguntarnos primero por las características que tienen los seres humanos en cuanto tales. En las dos primeras partes, daremos cuenta de ambos puntos de vista para, finalmente, concluir que las diferencias presentadas, que prima facie los separan, pueden salvarse.
El holismo cosmoteándrico de Raimon Panikkar y el holismo sustancial de Fernando Inciarte: ¿dos metafísicas de sistema?
Authors: Espinosa Zaida
Published: November 2020

Este artículo se dirige a contrastar las metafísicas de Raimon Panikkar y Fernando Inciarte. Al examinar, en las dos primeras partes, sus formas de contestar a la pregunta metafísica fundamental por lo que es, encontramos las respuestas aparentemente contrapuestas de una metafísica de la sustancia (Inciarte) y una metafísica del sistema basada en la intuición cosmoteándrica que tiene como categoría clave la relación (Panikkar). En la tercera parte se relacionan ambos planteamientos para indagar qué papel juega la noción de sistema en ellos y determinar finalmente que el pensamiento de la sustancia no está tan lejos del pensamiento de sistema como puede parecer.
Persona y fundamento en el Leviatán de Hobbes
Authors: Galimidi José
Published: November 2020

La personificación es un dispositivo central en la lógica de la estatalidad desplegada por el Leviatán de Hobbes. De un lado, aparece como concepto indispensable para la comprensión de todas las maneras de encuentro intersubjetivo, tanto cooperativo cuanto agonal, que pueden darse en cualquier ámbito en general, privado o público. Del otro, interviene en la generación del poder de la soberanía absoluta y en la capilaridad de cada instancia en la que esta se hace efectivamente presente en la vida civil, por vía de sus funcionarios, jueces y emisarios. Como todas las figuras conceptuales que ofrece Hobbes, la personificación connota ambigüedades y complejidades que problematizan las estructuras de dominio a las que pretende legitimar. Nuestro trabajo se propone un análisis del potencial de articulación de dicho concepto con miras a la fundamentación hobbesiana de la soberanía y del edificio estatal que esta preside. También entendemos que el dispositivo representacional ofrece un elemento adicional de consistencia para el modelo político de Hobbes, en tanto lo vincula con la dimensión teológica por vía de la representación de la persona divina que corresponde al oficio de soberanía.
Paso doble de Mirella Carbone: un conjuro autobiográfico para el cuerpo, doblez del silencio, un homenaje
Authors: Bonomini Sandra
Published: November 2020

Este artículo es un análisis, homenaje y diálogo con la performance Paso doble de Mirella Carbone. Carbone parte de la autobiografía para crear presencias —devenires— de sí misma, con los que critica imposiciones de identidad que la Lima clasista, colonial, machista, racista y homofóbica exige. Un «hombrecito» de terno blanco y una muñeca dibujada con tiza por la artista activan la memoria, abren archivos personales y traen al presente importantes cuestiones. A partir de las figuras no hegemónicas que la artista presenta, así como del silencio y la represión, propongo Paso doble como lugar de lo visible y posible. Desde la perspectiva de teorías y pensamientos feministas y descoloniales, se abordan temas latentes en Paso doble para intentar entender los efectos de la colonialidad —del poder, saber y ser— y, dentro de estos, las nociones entrelazadas de género, sexualidad, raza y clase en el cuerpo, la subjetividad y los pasos de la artista.
¡Nosotras podemos!: performance, cuerpo y espacio público en el marco de las movilizaciones feministas en Argentina
Authors: Parrilla Belén
Published: November 2020

Los sucesos del invierno de 2018 en Argentina —multitudinarias movilizaciones feministas para exigir la sanción de la Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo— nos invitaban, desde nuestro lugar de artistas, a salir de los espacios habituales de trabajo. La obra estaba en la calle y el concepto arte-vida alcanzaba el punto de acontecimiento. Motivadas a generar un dispositivo que exprese la política de los cuerpos de las mujeres que habían abandonado el lugar de contemplación, interpeladas desde lo personal y movilizadas desde lo colectivo, decidimos realizar una intervención con estética performativa. Este ensayo toma ese proceso de retro-alimentación entre performance social y artística, reflejo de los límites ingobernables y expresivos de la marea verde, y atiende a una profunda necesidad de encontrarnos, apropiándonos del espacio público, en una expresión simbólica de quienes pasamos a ser protagonistas en la construcción de la historia de nuestros derechos. Todas, cada una.
Efeito tributário da adoção do ICPC 22 (IFRIC 23) nas empresas brasileiras emissoras de ADR
Authors: Hoeppers Alexandre , Borbon Moin Débora , Gonzales Alexandre , Santos Fernando de Almeida
Published: November 2020

A aplicação da norma contábil ICPC 22 Incerteza sobre Tratamento de Tributos sobre o Lucro nas empresas brasileiras, norma equivalente ao IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments, entrou em vigor para as demonstrações financeiras a findar-se a partir de 01 de janeiro de 2019. A ICPC 22 tem como comparação, a norma norte-americana FIN 48 - Uncertain Tax Positions (atualmente ASC 740-10), adotada no exercício de 2007 para as empresas brasileiras registradas na Bolsa de Valo-res de Nova Iorque - NYSE. Esse artigo teve por objetivo estudar os possíveis impactos tributários, decorrentes da aplicação da ICPC 22 para as empresas brasileiras emissoras dos American Depositary Receipts (ADR). Como metodologia, selecionou-se uma amostra de empresas brasileiras emissoras dos ADR, e realizou-se o teste t para amostras pareadas, considerando as hipóteses de ter havido e não ter havido efeito da adoção da ICPC 22. Analisou-se ainda as divulgações das empresas selecionadas para a amostra, antes e após a adoção da interpretação, considerando as informações trimestrais de 31 de março de 2019 e 31 de março de 2018. Como resultado do teste concluiu-se que as empresas selecionadas não tiveram qualquer impacto decorrente da adoção da ICPC 22, confirmando dessa forma, a hipótese inicial de que não haveria impacto. Apesar de algumas diferenças existentes entre a norma internacional ou ICPC 22 e a norma norte-americana FIN 48, esse artigo teve como contribuição um maior entendimento sobre os efeitos tributários da aplicação da ICPC 22/IFRIC 23 nas empresas brasileiras.