bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of the approximation method in the algorithm for determining the position of a geostationary satellite
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Ashurov A. , Kalmanova D. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Rahimova A. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the study of the features of the movement of geostationary satellites. The relevance lies in the possibility of more accurate determination of the position of the geostationary spacecraft for the correct performance of target tasks, as well as to increase the efficiency and improve the performance of satellites. The issues of using non-singular elements are considered to determine the satellite position in detail. Non-singular elements solve the problem of increasing the approximation error at very small values of eccentricity and inclination. As a result of the work performed, a program code and an algorithm were drawn up for calculating coordinates, a velocity vector and modeling the movement of a geostationary satellite at any time. The application of the results of the program code will make it possible to determine with high accuracy and further simulate the satellite’s orbital movement, which will lead to a decrease in dangerous situations in near-earth space. The topic under consideration will be of interest to specialists studying the issues of spacecraft ballistics.
Creating A Better Competitive Edge Through Environmental Sustainability: A Case Study of Panasonic
Authors: Kee Daisy Mui Hung , Saravanan Tiveeya Sri , Sridaran Sharnitra , Syahrin Syazwina , Rajandran Tulasii , Tian Jiale , Zhang Huayan
Published: December 2020

This paper investigates Panasonic's strategies for its better competitive edge through environmental sustainability. The study analyzed the data collected from the company's websites, customers' personal experiences, and questionnaires. The surveys on customers' feedback on Panasonic products and services were carried out. This study's literature contribution value lies in its investigation of how Panasonic's environmental sustainability has led the company to a competitive advantage. The findings of this paper have significant importance since people today are more concerned about environmental sustainability. Strategies and practices that create a sustainable world economy were discussed.
Silver Trauma- a true challenging entity
Authors: Chowdhury D.
Published: December 2020

Historically trauma has been identified as the leading cause of death in the younger under 40’s population (1). However, with an aging population there is a higher incidence of trauma sustained in the elderly population. Silver trauma is defined as elderly patient of retirement age or over the age of 65 years. This has been taken into consideration when trauma guidelines have been incorporated. To name a few examples, the CCSR (Canadian C-spine rule) includes the at-risk population as those >/= 65 years of age in the context of potential cervical spine injury. In various major trauma trial tools, the >65 years of age group are considered to be a high risk of deteoriation group. Through clinical practice clinicians have noted that in this group of patients’ injuries can be missed which would be detrimental to the overall outcome of these patients.

Through this article I aim to highlight the main issues that make the initial management of the elderly trauma patient at times challenging. Furthermore, suggestion for potential management strategies will also be highlighted.
A Comparative Study on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Different Age
Authors:   Midwifery (MSN), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Ebrahimi Soudabe , Niknami Maryam ,   Instructor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Rafat Fateme ,   Instructor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Kazemnezhad Leili Ehsan ,   Associate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center (SDHRC), Biostatistics, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Delayed childbearing is increasing. Increased maternal age has been associated with increased risk of pregnancy complications. On the other hand, the adolescent pregnancy has traditionally been considered high-risk, especially in developing countries. Objective: This study aimed to compare the adverse pregnancy outcomes in different age groups of pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The analytical study with cross-sectional design was conducted on 345 pregnant women referred to one of the maternity hospitals in Rasht, Iran in 2018 who were selected by sequential sampling method. They were followed from gestational age >37 weeks until delivery in 3 groups: <19 years, 19-35 years and >35 years. The data collection tool was a two-part researcher-made questionnaire which surveys demographic, fertility, and socioeconomic information and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Kruskal-Wallis test, ANOVA, Bonfrroni test, Spearman correlation test, and multiple linear regression analysis). Results: The highest prevalence of maternal diabetes mellitus (29.7%) and cesarean section (72.46%) were reported in the age group >35 years. The highest frequency of premature rupture of membranes (18.8%) and abnormal fetal presentation (13.8 %) were reported in age groups <19 years and 19-35 years, respectively. Among maternal outcomes, maternal diabetes, abnormal fetal presentation, premature rupture of membranes and delivery by cesarean section were significantly different between three groups (P<0.05). There was a significant difference between maternal age and neonatal outcomes in ages groups <19 years and 19-35 years (P<0.05). Multiple linear regression model showed that the maternal age <19 years was a predictor of adverse neonatal outcomes. The group <19 years reported more adverse outcomes than the age group 19-35 years (β=0.282, 95% CL: 0.002-0.561, P=0.049). Conclusion: All age groups of pregnant women faced some pregnancy outcomes. Due to Iran’s new plan to encourage childbearing, prenatal screening, and receiving more prenatal care, we recommend pregnant women to participate in childbirth preparation training courses.
A Comparative Study on Psychosocial Factors between Mothers of Infants with and without Physical Abnormalities
Authors:   Sociology (MSA), School of Literature & Humanity, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Ranjbar Mahtab , Masoudnia Ebrahim ,   Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, School of Literature & Humanity, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Haghshenas Mojaver Mohsen ,   Assistant Professor, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Congenital anomalies are one of the most important causes of disability and mortality in childhood seen in developing and developed countries. Mothers with physically-abnormal newborns have unfavorable lifestyle compared to mothers with healthy infants. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the difference between mothers of infants with and without physical abnormalities in terms of psychosocial factors. Materials and Methods: This is a case-control study with two study groups; the case group (n=133) consists of mothers who had babies with birth defects referred to health centers in Amol city, Iran for postnatal care in 2018. The control group (n=133) included mothers with healthy infants in this city. They were selected using a convenience sampling method. Measurement tools included a Socio-demographic form, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MPSSS), Coping Strategies Scale - Short Form (CSS-SF), Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (PDQ), and General Health Questionnaire - Short Form (GHQ-SF). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and t-test. Results: A total of 266 mothers with a mean age of 31.9±5.6 years were examined. There was a significant difference between the two groups of mothers in terms of overall HPLP score (P=0.01), and its dimensions of spiritual growth (P<0.05), physical activity, nutrition (P=0.01), and stress management (P<0.05). Moreover, a significant difference was reported between them in terms of MPSSS and its dimensions of social support from friends, family, and significant others (P=0.01). Furthermore, There was a significant difference between them with respect to GHQ dimensions of anxiety/insomnia, and depression (P<0.01); CSS dimensions of escape avoidance and emotion-focused coping strategies (P=0.01); and PDQ and its dimensions of concerns about the delivery and the health of the baby, and about the body weight/image (P=0.01). Conclusion: Mothers of infants with and without birth defects are significantly different from each other in terms of psychosocial factors. It seems that poor psychosocial variables in mothers during pregnancy can act as a risk factor for congenital anomalies.
Relationship between Social Support and Parents' Satisfaction with Medical Care Provided to their Premature Infants
Authors:   Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Allied Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran, Mohtashami Mona , Ahmadi Zahra ,   Instructor, Department of Community Health Education, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Imeni Malihe ,   Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Allied Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran, Amerian Malihe ,   Instructor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran, Faghani Aghoozi Marzieh ,   Instructor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Premature birth is highly stressful for parents. Nursing support is crucial for premature infants. Parental satisfaction is a vital indicator of the quality of care provided by nurses. Therefore, determining the factors related to parental satisfaction is important in nursing care. Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between social support and parentschr('39') satisfaction with the medical care provided to their premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Materials and Methods: This is an analytical/correlational study. Participants were 130 parents of premature infants admitted to the NICUs in three hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. They were selected based on a convenience sampling method. Tarkka’s Social Support Questionnaires and the Neonatal Index of Parent Satisfaction were used for collecting data. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and T-test, Chi-square test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation test. Results: It was reported that 55.38% of the infants were females, with a mean birth weight of 1880.97± 544.85 gr and a mean gestational age of 32.07±2.41 weeks. The mean age of their mothers and fathers was 31.25±5.12 and 35.03±5.66 years, respectively. The highest level of social support in mothers and fathers was related to emotional support (3.65±0.69 in mothers and 3.29±0.57 in fathers), while the lowest level of social support was related to concrete support (3.32±0.80 in mothers and 3.16±0.65 in fathers). Mothers perceived higher social support than fathers. They also had more satisfaction with medical care (3.88±0.81 in mothers and 3.63±0.69 in fathers). There was a significant relationship between social support and parental satisfaction (r=0.791, P<0.05). Conclusion: Parents of premature infants need more social support, especially concrete aid. Therefore, planning to promote social support of parents, especially fathers, by nurses in the NICUs seems necessary.
The Quality of Obtaining Surgical Informed Consent for Cesarean Section in Public Hospitals of Iran
Authors:   Midwifery (MSc), Reproductive Health Research center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Sabetghadam Shadi
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Nowadays, about 50-65% of births in Iran occur by Cesarean Section (CS). Informed consent (IC) is one of the most important ethical, legal and professional requirements of a surgical procedure. Objectives: This study aims to assess the quality of obtaining surgical IC from women underwent CS in public hospitals of Iran. Materials and Methods: In this analytical study with cross-sectional design, 300 postpartum women who had CS referred to two public hospitals in Rasht, Iran were participated through stratified random sampling method in 2016. Data were collected using a two-part researcher-made questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman’s correlation test. Results: The mean age of participants was 29.84 ± 5.9 years. The majority of them (45.3%) had education lower than high school. The overall mean score for the quality of obtained IC was 62.23±23.38, out of 150 points. Regarding its dimensions, quality of acquiring IC form (20.21±7.12, out of 40 points), provision of CS-related information (15.67±11.10, out of 45 points), voluntariness (7.53±6.95, out of 25), and the physician–patient relationship (18.81±8.87, out of 40 points) were perceived poor. Women’s educational level had a significant correlation with the IC quality dimensions of voluntariness (P=0.0001) and physician–patient relationship (P=0.043). The number of deliveries (P=0.008), live births (P=0.031), and stillbirth (P=0.0001) had a significant correlation with acquiring the IC form. The voluntariness was significantly associated with the number of live births (P=0.023) and stillbirth (P=0.001). The physician-patient relationship dimension was significantly associated with the number of pregnancies (P=0.023) and abortions (P=0.0001). The overall quality of obtained IC was significantly correlated with the women’ age (r= 0.162, P= 0.005). Conclusion: Most of women in Iran are not informed enough about the CS and its consequences. Health care providers should pay more attention to the women’s characteristics when obtaining IC for the CS. We recommend essential changes in the process of obtaining surgical IC for the CS in public hospitals of Iran. Obtaining IC during pregnancy may reduce unnecessary CSs.
Interval and Point Direction Finding of Radio Emission Sources for Broadband Radio Monitoring
Authors: Shevchenko M. E. , Malyshev V. N. , Sokolov S. S. , Gorovoy A. V. , Soloviev S. N. , Stenukov N. S.
Published: December 2020

Introduction. The point and interval direction finding of radio sources is used for broadband radio monitoring in the frequency domain. The initial data for broadband radio monitoring are spectral samples obtained from an M-element antenna array by multichannel reception. Point direction finding is based on a grouping of point estimates of azimuth and elevation angle formed for each frequency sample, in which signal components are detected. A single estimate of azimuth and elevation angle is made based on the grouped point estimates in the range of neighbouring frequency samples. Interval direction finding is based on the azimuth and elevation estimates formed entirely from the interval of adjacent frequency samples, in which the signal components are found, and the subsequent refinement of frequency sample interval boundaries for each radio source in multisignal mode by spatial selection methods. Point direction finding is mainly implemented in single-signal mode in modern operating broadband radio monitoring complexes, while the multi-signal mode based on MUSIC or ESPRIT is implemented in the time domain in a narrow frequency band.

Aim. Development and investigation of methods for point and interval direction finding in multi-signal mode, as well as development of recommendations for their practical application in multi-signal and single-signal modes.

Methods. Multi-signal mode for point and interval direction finding was implemented using MUSIC and ESPRIT. An experimental study of the developed direction finding methods in single-signal and multi-signal (on ESPRIT) modes with overlapping signal spectra was carried out by processing the recorded real signals. The records were made using a seven-channel coherent synchronous receiver connected to a seven-element 60° angle antenna array.

Results. The research results are presented by frequency-azimuth panoramas and estimates of the amplitude spectra of separated signals and direction finding accuracy indicators.

Conclusion. It was experimentally demonstrated that point direction finding should be used in single-signal mode provided the absence of information on the number of signals in the observed data. Interval direction finding is recom-mended in multi-signal mode for improving the accuracy and real-time feasibility of the process.
Detection Characteristics of the Parametric Method of Signal Processing in a Sparse Antenna Array of a Transportable Decameter Range Radar
Authors: Kutuzov V. M. , Ovchinnikov M. A. , Vinogradov E. A.
Published: December 2020

Introduction. The possibility of application of modified parametric methods of spatial signal processing in a sparse antenna array (SEAA) of the receiving position of transportable over-the-horizon decameter range radar (DRR) intended for all-weather remote monitoring of the shelf zone is considered in this paper. With an operational deployment of DRR on unprepared coast, problems of the equidistant location of antenna elements (AEs) often arise. In the case of nonequidistant AEs location and matched spatial processing, antenna pattern has interference sidelobes, which level can significantly exceed the allowable or calculated one for an equidistant AA. A well-known alternative to matched processing are parametric methods of spectral analysis based on the using of models with a finite number of parameters, but their direct application requires an equidistant sampling of the spatial signal.

Aim. The aim of the research is to develop and analyze the method of parametric processing of spatial signals of the SEAA which AEs are located on the line with a random step in the range from λ/2 to several λ, where λ is the DRR wavelength.

Materials and methods. To construct the detection characteristics (DC) computer modeling in the MatLab environment, the reliability of which was confirmed by the construction of known and theoretically calculated DC, was used.

Results. The developed method includes a procedure of restoring (synthesizing) of artificial signal of equidistant AA with subsequent application of Burg parametric algorithm to obtain an estimate of the angular spatial frequency spectrum. To prove the applicability of the parametric method of SEAA signals processing in the case of location signals detecting, DC were obtained and compared with optimal ones.

Conclusions. The obtained results have proved the suboptimality of the parametric method of SEAA signal processing at the random AEs spacing step lying in the range from λ/2 to 3λ, what makes it possible to recommend it for using in transportable DRRs.
Selection of the Material for the Sensitive Elements of SAW-based Accelerometers
Authors: Shevchenko S. Yu. , Mikhailenko D. A. , Lukyanov D. P.
Published: December 2020

Introduction. At the present, sensors based on surface acoustic waves (SAW) is a rapidly developing direction and a promising replacement for classical sensors, especially in those areas where long-term performance of latter is questionable. The principle of operation of SAW sensors is based on acoustic vibrations, therefore, the choice of piezoelectric material of а console, considering external influences on a future device and its operating conditions, is the most important task. Currently, many monocrystalline structures and their sections have been synthesized and created for the devices using SAW. The main materials used for the manufacture of substrates are crystals of quartz (SiO2), lithium niobate (LiNbO3), lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) and film aluminum nitride (AlN). Also, new crystal structures: langasite (La3Ga5SiO14), langatate (La3Ga5.5Ta0.5O14), langanite and others were produced. The problem of using such materials for the manufacture of consoles is the lack of systematized data on important characteristics for the propagation of surfactants, for example, the elasticity tensor of the 4th rank. One of the key problems for the further development of SAW-based sensors is the one-way fastening of rectangular and triangular sensitive elements (SE) in sensor housing. In order to overcome the above drawback an MMA surfactant thing based on a membrane SE for a more uniform distribution of a load over the surface of the SE was proposed.

Aim. To show the advantages of using AlN as the SE material of a ring wave resonator on SAW.

Materials and methods. The theoretical part of the research was carried out using the finite element method. Mathematical processing was implemented in AutoCAD 2019 and in COMSOL Multiphysics 5.4.

Results. The use of AlN, which acts as the SE material for measuring an acceleration based on SAW was proposed. The proposed solution was compared with existing prototypes based on the use of SiO2 / LiNbO3 membranes, which were characterized by strong anisotropic properties. A 3D model of the SE of a ring wave resonator on surface waves was created. Using computer simulations and COMSOL Multiphysics software, it was shown that the thing was capable to withstand exposures in excess of 10 000 g, and an isotropic AlN sensor overcomed the limitations of both the low sensitivity of SiO2 and the low temperature stability of LiNbO3. AlN demonstrated almost double resistance to irreversible mechanical deformations as compared to SiO2, which, in turn, allows an additional 1.5-fold increase in sensitivity compared to quartz – based sensors.

Conclusion. Based on the data obtained by the modeling, it can be concluded that the use of AIN as SE material is promising, especially for measuring high acceleration values, but with restrictions on temperature sensitivity of the material.
The Effect of Polycarboxylate as a Superplasticizer on the Engineering Properties of Foam Concrete
Authors: H Hassan , M. T Esan , I. O Lamidi , I. O Akinyele
Published: December 2020

The effect of polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer on engineering characteristics was explored which includes compressive, flexural strength and water absorption. The findings of the test revealed that 1.5% addition of polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer decrease the compressive strength but appreciate the flexural strength. However, the percentage of water absorption ability was found reducing due to the increase in the Polycarboxylate Ether Superplasticizer dosage. Conclusively, the addition of Polycarboxylate Ether Superplasticizer of 1.5% in foam concrete has effect on the compressive strength.
Numerical Method for Fractional-order Problems Using MATLAB software
Authors: Mya Moe Aye Mya , Myint Aye Thida , Khaing Zin Nwe
Published: December 2020

Solving of Fractional differential equations of fractional (i.e., non-integer) order in an accurate, reliable and efficient way is much more difficult than in the standard integer-order case; moreover, the majority of the computational tools do not provide built-in functions for this kind of problem. In this paper was included the effective families of numerical methods for fractional-order problems, and the major computational issues such as the efficient treatment of the persistent memory term and the solution of the nonlinear systems involved in implicit methods using MATLAB routines specifically devised for solving three families of fractional-order problems: fractional differential equations (FDEs) (also for the non-scalar case), multi-order systems (MOSs) of FDEs and multi-term FDEs (also for the non-scalar case); some examples are provided to illustrate the use of the routines.
SAODV Protocol Based Cryptographic Technique for Automotive Cybersecurity
Authors: Yesudasan Angel Ann G , Michael Tressa
Published: December 2020

This paper presents about a cryptographic technique that is used to ensure cybersecurity in automotive platform. Nowadays there has been a tremendous increase in the number of vehicles which leads to a number of problems like heavy traffic jams. Using Intelligent Transport System, these issues are resolved to a great extent. But using the wireless communication network in automotive give rise to a number of security threats which includes piracy of data and violation of data protection and privacy. To ensure safe and accurate data transmission between the vehicles, there needs to be a cryptographic technique to prevent the attack from malicious nodes. We aim to use SAODV protocol based cryptographic technique which verifies both the source and the destination node of the data transmission process.
Desafíos y dificultades de los docentes de educación primaria ante la adopción de la teleeducación
Authors: Uzcátegui Lares Karen Yeniree , Albarrán Peña José Matías
Published: December 2020

Este estudio, enfocado en la investigación acción, describe los desafíos y dificultades de los docentes de primaria, ante el uso de la tele-educación para culminar el año escolar 2019-2020. Se encuestó a 12 docentes de tres escuelas públicas del municipio Campo Elías del estado Mérida, Venezuela. Se revelan dificultades para la comunicación con los estudiantes, la planificación y evaluación de actividades y la ausencia de líneas institucionales orientadoras. Se diseñó y ejecutó un plan de acción que procuraba fortalecer la formación de los docentes en el uso de las TIC, encontrándose compromiso e interés en mejorar la praxis docente. Se concluye que los profesores deben idear mecanismos que permitan la integralidad y secuencialidad del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje.
Carsharing: Business models, and role of the decision maker
Authors: Rotaris Lucia , Bumbulovic Marko
Published: December 2020

Individuals' mobility needs are constantly increasing both in urban and in less-densely popu-lated areas. Private transport activities are intensifying, creating unsustainable environmental pressure and absorbing a too large amount of resources, forcing to social exclusion the popu-lation segments which cannot bear the cost of private transport. Car sharing has proven to be a viable solution to alleviate at least partially these problems. Many different business models are used to provide the service. Organizational and technical innovations have changed the market, opening the supply to new providers and serving segments of the latent demand which were not reached by the traditional operators. The role played by the decision marker to sup-port the development of this market in its various forms has been essential and will still be crit-ical in order to guide a smooth transition from the private use of traditional vehicles to the shared use of autonomous ones. The purpose of this paper is to shed light on these changing characteristics of the carsharing market with a special focus on the Italian context.
La disclosure sulla corporate governance nei gruppi, strumento di tutela di interessi diffusi. Un'analisi critica nel contesto italiano
Authors: Fellegara Anna Maria , Tibiletti Veronica , Marchini Pier Luigi
Published: December 2020

Nella normativa nazionale, il concetto di gruppo aziendale non è precisamente definito. Di conseguenza, il riconoscimento dei confini di gruppo non è sempre immediato, il che può implicare difficoltà nell'individuazione delle responsabilità delle scelte economiche assunte al suo interno. Tale circostanza può danneggiare gli interessi dei soci di minoranza. Con riferimento a questi temi, in Italia sono state introdotte regole volte a rendere maggiormente trasparenti gli assetti proprietari nei gruppi aziendali. Gli autori si propongono di analizzare qualità ed efficacia della comunicazione in tema di

dei gruppi aziendali, con particolare riferimento agli effetti prodotti dalla normativa in materia di direzione e coordinamento di società.
IAS-IFRS e rendicontazione socio-ambientale: una verifica della estendibilità dei principi generali del Framework alla valutazione della qualità dei documenti volontari
Authors: Cardillo Eleonora , Molina Silvia
Published: December 2020

Obiettivo del presente lavoro è investigare sull'osservanza delle caratteristiche qualitative individuate dal Framework IASB nella predisposizione dei bilanci sociali e di sostenibilità, evidenziando al contempo la necessità di introdurre l'obbligatorietà del rispetto dei medesimi, in quanto elementi ritenuti imprescindibili per la produzione di documenti socio-ambientali attendibili. Nello specifico, lo studio empirico è fondato sull'analisi dei report pubblicati da un campione di imprese quotate nel periodo 2004-2008, con l'intento di verificare, attraverso un'indagine quali-quantitativa l'"utilità" dei bilanci socio-ambientali, la quale dipende dalla comprensibilità, significatività, attendibilità e comparabilità delle informazioni in essi contenute. I dati rilevati, statisticamente elaborati, rappresentano l'atteggiamento qualitativo di risposta delle società alle caratteristiche individuate dal Framework, quale scelta consapevole o inconsapevole di allineamento ad esse.
Il ruolo dei competitor nell'orientamento delle politiche di comunicazione economico finanziaria
Authors: Cerbioni Fabrizio , Menini Andrea
Published: December 2020

Il lavoro si propone di analizzare il ruolo svolto dai competitor sulle politiche comunicative delle imprese. In particolare, si concentra sulle principali forze competitive che influenzano la

e sui processi imitativi (

). Vengono considerati due particolari tipi di

: il leader in

ed il leader in dimensione per verificare la presenza di processi di imitazione informativa e reputazionale. I principali risultati confermano le ipotesi di comportamenti imitativi intrasettoriali e evidenziano un trend di omogeneizzazione delle politiche di comunicazione.
The determinants of segment disclosure: an empirical analysis on Italian listed companies
Authors: Pisano Sabrina , Landriani Loris
Published: December 2020

In November 2006 the International Accounting Standards Board issued IFRS 8, which replaced IAS 14-Revised and became effective for the fiscal year beginning on or after 2009. IFRS 8 changed the items of information that companies have to disclose for each segment. The aim of the research is to examine the determinants of segment disclosures provided by Italian companies in both 2008 and 2009 using the framework of the proprietary costs theory. Moreover, the research investigates whether the implementation of IFRS 8 has brought companies operating in less competitive industries to adopt some opportunistic behaviors, reducing the level of segment disclosure provided in 2009, compared to that disclosed the previous year under IAS 14-R. The results show that higher levels of industry competition are associated with higher levels of segment disclosure. Moreover, we find that firms operating in less competitive industries decreased the items of information provided for each segment under IFRS 8, compared to those released the previous year.
Cambiamenti di cash generating unit e valutazione dell'avviamento
Authors: D'Alauro Gabriele
Published: December 2020

Il presente contributo esamina gli effetti delle variazioni di cash generating unit (CGU) sull'entità delle svalutazioni dell'avviamento, attraverso un'indagine comparata di bilanci di società quotate italiane e inglesi. Avendo riguardo alla procedura di impairment test prevista dallo IAS 36, si assume che le modifiche di CGU, ove ritenute "non giustificate", ovvero non riconducibili a business combinations o a motivate riorganizzazioni interne, possano rivelare politiche di earnings management. In detto contesto si verifica l'ipotesi che un incremento o un decremento non giustificato del numero di CGU, cui l'avviamento risulta allocato, sia associato ad una svalutazione dell'avviamento rispettivamente maggiore o minore rispetto a quella del periodo precedente. I risultati della ricerca, in coerenza con gli assunti propri della teoria dell'earnings management, confermano che i profili di soggettività insiti nella procedura di impairment possono essere utilizzati dai managers in modo opportunistico.
La value relevance incrementale dell'other comprehensive income rispetto al net income. Un'analisi sulle società quotate in Italia
Authors: Veltri Stefania , Ferraro Olga
Published: December 2020

L'obiettivo principale dello studio è quello di testare l'assunzione, validata da una parte della letteratura, che l'Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) items reporting sia value relevant per gli investitori in misura incrementale, ossia che fornisca loro informazioni aggiuntive rispetto al reddito netto. La rassegna della letteratura evidenzia risultati contraddittori. Gli autori ipotizzano che una delle principali cause dell'inconsistenza dei risultati dipenda dall'utilizzo di dati che si riferiscono a periodi precedenti l'introduzione degli standard contabili sul Comprehensive Income (CI). Di conseguenza, hanno testato l'ipotesi di ricerca utilizzando dati relativi a periodi successivi allo IAS 1 revised 2007, in cui è esplicitamente richiesto alle aziende di presentare le componenti in bilancio. Il campione è costituto dai gruppi quotati alla borsa valori di Milano. L'analisi di regressione fornisce evidenza della value relevance incrementale dell'OCI rispetto al reddito netto.
Breve guida al counseling psicosessuale in chirurgia andrologica
Authors: Di Grazia Massimo
Published: December 2020

La prospettiva della sessualità umana coinvolge un gran numero di dimensioni di diversa natura: biologica, psicologica, antropologica, sociale, relazionale, cultu-rale e interpersonale. Queste dimensioni sono importanti per la lettura della do-manda sessuologica e consentono un assessment psicosessuologico del pazien-te/cliente/utente e la valutazione dell'idoneità ad essere sottoposto ad un interven-to di chirurgia andrologica. La lettura della domanda sessuologica, eseguita dal clinico, permette di rendere più consapevoli i pazienti/utenti/clienti prima del trat-tamento e consolida il rapporto di fiducia in quanto permette un care to care del soggetto. È necessario che il clinico sviluppi una particolare attenzione riguardo al "Saper Ascoltare ed al Saper Domandare". Il clinico si può anche avvalere di strumenti di misura sia psicologici sia sessuologici che gli consentono di aumentare la compliance di presa in carico dei pazienti/utenti/clienti. È opportuno che il clini-co ponga particolare attenzione alle complicanze e agli esiti attesi e non attesi dai pazienti/utenti/clienti, della chirurgia andrologica o di qualsiasi altro trattamento. Per un buon raggiungimento di soddisfazione dei pazienti/utenti/clienti sono importanti sia la significazione vitale che la ricontestualizzazione affettiva dei sog-getti stessi e questo deve essere tenuto conto sia da parte della terapia medica-farmacologica e/o chirurgica e sia dalla terapia psicosessuologica. I migliori risulta-ti terapeutici si ottengono con un approccio pluridimensionale e pluridisciplinare, proprio perché la sessuologia non è una scienza autonoma ma si fa contaminare da tante altre discipline.
Riflessioni sull'attuale percorso di transizione in Italia
Authors: Semenzato Luca , Baldin Clara , Laura Mitra Maria , Pappalardo Giuseppe , Giovanna Giannoni Laura , Di Grazia Massimo
Published: December 2020

In questo articolo gli autori esamineranno l'attuale situazione italiana per quanto concerne i trattamenti di conferma del genere (GCT) e, alla luce delle ulti-me ricerche e review della letteratura sui GCT, verranno analizzate e confrontate le linee guida dell'Osservatorio Nazionale sull'Identità di Genere (ONIG) e della World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). Gli autori mostreranno come l'attuale percorso, che prevede, prima dell'accesso ai GCT, la risoluzione di ogni altro disagio psichico presente, potrebbe essere modificato per mi-gliorare lo stato di benessere delle persone transgender e gender non-conforming (TGNC), trattando la disforia prima o contemporaneamente ai disturbi secondari. Si evidenzierà inoltre come la popolazione affetta da disforia di genere risulti par-ticolarmente suscettibile allo sviluppo di disturbi psichiatrici, con evidenti costi in termini di qualità di vita per la persona e per il sistema sanitario che deve farsene carico. Infine, verrà evidenziato che il miglioramento dei servizi sociosanitari per le persone transgender contribuirebbe a migliorare la qualità della vita della popola-zione TGNC italiana anche grazie ad una depatologizzazione delle identità non coerenti col genere assegnato.
Analisis Penerapan Syariah Pembiayaan Rahn Emas
Authors: Widiyani Eka , Khotjah Siti Afidatul
Published: December 2020

Abstract: This study aims to determine whether the principles of sharia are applied and the financing of gold in the Sharia Pawnshop Mertoyudan Branch Office, whether it is in accordance with sharia principles in accordance with the established rules. This study uses qualitative methods using primary data, namely through direct interviews with the parties concerned and observation. In addition to primary data as well as secondary data taken through books, journals, internet, and previous research, the data obtained are not numbers but information related to this research. The result of this research is that the gold rahn financing in sharia pawnshops uses a combination of two contracts, namely the rahn contract and the ijarah contract. The ijarah rates set are based on the size of the loan. The legal basis used is based on Al-Qura'an Surat Al-Baqarah ([2]: 283), Bukhari Muslim's Hadith, and the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council No.25 / DSN-MUI / III / 2002. The auction system implemented in the Sharia Pawnshop Mertoyudan Branch Office is in accordance with the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council No.25 / DSN-MUI / III / 2002 regarding rahn, but the status of gold rahn collateral is still questionable whether it is in accordance with sharia principles or not yet because the Mertoyudan Branch Office Sharia Pawnshop doesn't pay attention to the status of the collateral.

Keywords: Gold Rahn, Sharia Principles, Financing.
Gen-Z: Kesadaran Merek Lewat Jebakan Periklanan
Authors: Yusuf Yusuf
Published: December 2020

Globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi menciptakan persaingan yang ketat di industri minuman. Banyak produsen dalam negeri bersaing berebut pasar menawarkan beraneka kategori produk, merek, kemasan serta strategi pasar yang menarik. Salah satunya, PT. Sumber Kopi Prima, sebuah perusahaan produksi kopi dalam negeri yang memproduksi Kopi Dalam Kemasan. Gaya hidup kaum urban saat ini sangat dipengaruhi oleh perkembangan zaman dan teknologi. Perubahan pun mulai dirasakan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Hal-hal yang dulu tidak menjadi kebutuhan primer, berubah menjadi bagian dari keseharian yang tidak dapat mereka tinggalkan, seperti halnya ritual “ngopi”. Tahun 2019, PT. Sumber Kopi Prima dengan brand Caffino muncul membawa varian rasa kopi berkualitas untuk masyarakat Indonesia. Dengan menyasar kaum muda dan kaum profesional yang jumlahnya terbilang banyak dan masih menyukai minuman manis sehingga, strategi komunikasi pemasaran disesuaikan menggunakan gaya yang disukai orang muda. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tanggapan konsumen mengenai iklan Coffino di media televisi, mengetahui kesadaran merek oleh konsumen terhadap Coffino, pengaruh iklan terhadap kesadaran Kopi Caffino. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode survey terhadap penikmat kopi Gen-Z Kota Pangkalpinang, data dianalisis dengan analisis statistik melalui regresi sederhana. Persamaan regresi sederhana  Y=5,654+0,314, dimana nilai r=0,438, berarti terdapat hubungan linier positif, sedangkan dari hasil uji hipotesis diperoleh thitung sebesar 4,223 lebih besar dari dari ttabel artinya H0 ditolak sedangkan H1 diterima dan KD sebesar 19,2% dan 80,8% dipengaruhi variabel lain yang tidak diteliti. Ini membuktikan bahwa penikmat kopi Gen-Z berhasil terjebak dalam perangkap strategi komunikasi iklan Caffino yang mengalahkan merek pionir bahkan merek lokal sekalipun.
Analisis Pengaruh Sub Sektor Perikanan Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Authors: Mardyani Yeyen , Yulianti Atik
Published: December 2020

Sektor perikanan masih menjadi sektor penunjang dalam perekonomian daerah Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh sub sektor perikanan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi daerah dilihat dari produksi, jumlah nelayan, dan nilai investasi. Data yang digunakan adalah panel tahunan dari tahun 2011 sampai 2018 sebanyak 7 kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa produksi perikanan dan tenaga kerja (nelayan) terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di sektor perikanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan, sedangkan investasi perikanan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan.
Resource-saving technologies of operation of a contact network on the state for city electric transport
Authors: Khvorost M. , Domanskiy I. , Vasenko V.
Published: December 2020

The work is devoted to solving an urgent task - to develop a complex of scientifically-based proposals of conditions and measures that provide technologies for the operation of electricity traction networks based on energy and resource conservation. The article deals with theoretical and practical issues of technology development and repair of the contact network (CN) on state to ensure the process of passenger transportation. The technical criteria for the status of CN are determined and the technologies of maintenance are offered as monotonically changing parameter control. The set of diagnostic and reliable indicators is offered. Generalized structural diagrams of the system of assessment of the condition of the CN and the ranking of repair work taking into account the possible impact of defects. It is proposed to rank them by three characteristic features: first-class failures in which the CM as a system completely loses its capacity; type 2 failures (partial) in which the effectiveness of the functioning of the CM decreases; failures of the 3rd kind - are noted in the elements of KM for the time of work on the current composition and repair.
It is shown that the use of maintenance system according to the state with parameter control is possible if: operating conditions of the CM conditions do not allow the work to failure; KM devices have high functional value with insufficient degree of reserve; there is a high level of operational adaptability and repairability.
The basic criteria of the condition of the CM and the quality of current flow are summarized. Technologies based on the synthesis of probabilistic methods of parameter estimation, real diagnostics and simulation modeling of the CM state are proposed. The basic criteria of the condition of KM, which allow to estimate the resource saving during maintenance and repair, are defined.
FORMATION OF INDICATORS SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRISIS PHENOMENA IN THE ACTIVITIES OF AN ENTERPRISE
Authors: Berest M. , Koiuda О. , Sobolieva H.
Published: December 2020

Approaches to identifying gradations of crisis development at an enterprise are generalized. A comparative analysis of the coefficient composition of methods for assessing the likelihood of bankruptcy of enterprises, developed by foreign and Ukrainian scientists. The key analytical directions of diagnostics are highlighted, the economic content of the indicators used is disclosed. A refined complex of financial coefficients is proposed for assessing crisis phenomena in the activities of an enterprise.
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE COMPETITIVENESS CAPACITY OF REGIONS
Authors: Babayev V. , Sukhonos M. , Dymchenko O. , Rudachenko O. , Tararuiev Y.
Published: December 2020

The article identifies the potential of regions competitiveness, taking into account their relationship with specialization and place in the territorial division of labor. It is proved that the region should pursue a competitive policy in the field of economic, organizational, production and technological, business, image and other development tasks. The competitiveness of regions among themselves and in international markets creates an integral, synergistic effect of state eco-nomic policy, and therefore the state in various ways supports the development of the competitive potential of each of its regions.
For Ukraine, the problem of assessing the competitiveness of regions is particularly relevant, which is especially felt in the context of trends in decentralization. The development of rational and scientifically sound recommendations for determining the competitiveness of the regions of Ukraine requires comprehensive consideration of foreign and domestic experience in this area, so it is advisable to consider modern methods developed to solve this problem.
The authors determine the regularity of a fairly close relationship between the level of competitiveness of the region with a set of indicators of socio-economic potential of the region and grouped the latter into 10 integrated indicators. According to the ranking priority of the Kharkiv region, its potential for competitiveness is at a high level and is able to provide the region with high rates of economic growth. Taking into account the ranking positions of the regions in terms of 10 indicators.
The proposed method of calculating the competitiveness indices of regions, according to the authors, is relevant and accessible from the standpoint of obtaining initial data, as evidenced by the use as data sources for calculations of modern statistical and other publications, information from which is freely available.
Thus, the location of the regions on the ranking scale of selected indicators can be determined by the fact that in re-gional development there are significant disparities and differences. However, more than half of the regions have their advantages on individual indicators. The study has identified these benefits and each region can use this in its development strategy and in developing measures to increase competitiveness.
Benefits of Soleris® over the Conventional Method for Enumeration of Microbial Load in Salacia Herbal Extract
Authors: YEWALE SADANAND , FARASH ZEBA , KOLHE SANMAN , SAKKAN SASIDHARAN , BHOPE SHRINIVAS , AMBEKAR PRADNYA , PADMANABHAN SRIRAM
Published: December 2020

Stems and roots of Salacia genus plants have been used as a specific remedy for early-stage diabetes, and one of the four sulphonium sulphates, salacinol is the compound responsible for the anti-diabetic activity. Salacia is prone to microbial contamination and insect infestation; hence, methods to estimate the microbial load in such plants will enhance its nutritional value. This paper highlights the novel use of Soleris® to quantify microbes of all types, namely bacteria, yeasts, molds, and coliforms in herbal extracts. The microbial analysis results obtained with Soleris® test vial have been compared with the conventional method, and the results indicate that Soleris® is equally efficient as the conventional method and in fact displays several advantages over the traditional method. The Soleris® method is a real time monitoring system that is highly sensitive, user-friendly, and environmentally friendly since it generates very little biomedical waste and saves a large amount of time. The data presented here demonstrate that for highly contaminated samples, results are available within 24 h. For yeasts and molds, the Soleris® method produces results in 48 h, thus offering considerable time savings compared to other commonly used methods.