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A FRAMEWORK FOR THE SME DEVELOPMENT IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA
Authors: Jeganathan Ponniah Phelps , Degamboda Sunanda , Prasad Don
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this research is to propose a framework for SME development in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The study shows that the SMEs in developed countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Australia and Canada are able to perform very well due to the effective supporting schemes in those countries and such effective supporting schemes are not available in Sri Lanka. The study identifies many factors that affect the SME development other than the supporting schemes. Some of them are: ineffective transport system, corruption, inflation, unstable power supply, lack of management skills of the managers, lack of innovation, high interest rates, lack of linkages with the larger enterprises, lack of business networks, appointing unqualified and inexperienced people to management positions, lack of capital and lack of a central institution to manage SMEs like SPRING Singapore. The study proposes some measures to rectify the situation. Finally, it proposes a suitable framework for the SME development in the Western province of Sri Lanka.

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INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED VALUE ON CUSTOMER RETENTION AMONG MOBILE PHONE USERS IN THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN REGION OF KENYA
Authors: Otiso Kennedy Ntabo
Published: September 2021

Organizations have embraced the concept customer relationship management practices since it focuses on managing relationship between its current and prospective customer base hence helping in building long lasting relationships which consequently give the organization the joy of retained customers. The specific objective of this study is to determine the effect of perceived value on customer retention. The study was guided by the social exchange theory which focused on the fundamental principle that humans in social situations choose behaviors that maximize their likelihood of meeting self-interests in those situations. Descriptive and explanatory research designs were utilized in this study and the following networks were sampled; Safaricom, Airtel, Orange and, yuMobile A questionnaire was used to collect data from sample size of 222 respondents who were sampled from the staff of public universities in the Western region which included Moi, Masinde Muliro, Maseno, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, University of Eldoret and Kisii University. Data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regressions were used to establish the effect perceived value and customer Retention. The results revealed that Perceived value had significant effect on Customer retention. The study recommends that service providers should put more emphasis on Customer perceived value they influence customer retention. The study provides new theoretical insight into factors influencing customer retention.

JEL: L20; L22; L63

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FACTORS INFLUENCING HIV/AIDS CLIENT SATISFACTION AT COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTRES IN WAJIR COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Mohamed Ibrahim Abdi , Oluoch Musa , Mwaura-Tenambergen Wanja
Published: September 2021

Service delivery is one of the core pillars of health systems building blocks and client satisfaction is one of the parameters that is used to assess the status of services offered in an institution. This study investigated the factors that influence HIV/AIDS Client satisfaction at the Comprehensive Care Centre’s (CCCs) in Wajir County. Specific objectives were to assess the influence of availability of HIV/AIDS testing services, availability of HIV drugs, availability of care and support system and the availability of the institutional support towards HIV/AIDS at the CCCs on clients’ satisfaction. A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed where both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through survey questionnaires and key informant interview guide. Out of the targeted 157 clients at the sub-County and county referral hospitals about 147 positively responded, leading to a 93.6% response rate. SPSS version 24 was used to code and analyze the collected data. Chi-square and Logistic regression analysis were done to determine the relationship between and among the variables. Bivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between client satisfaction and predictor variables. The results indicated the probability of being satisfied with services in the Comprehensive Care Centre’s was 51.3 per cent higher for people who reported availability of HIV testing services and 56.9 per cent higher for people who reported accessibility of HIV care and social support. Based on the findings, the study’s policy recommendations are hospitals management needs to ensure sufficient HIV testing services are available and accessible to patients. Further, stakeholder collaboration with hospital management is recommended for strengthening service delivery at CCCs in Wajir County.
FACTORS AFFECTING SEXUAL LIFE OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN: SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Vidia Rizki Amalia , Ratrikaningtyas Prima Dhewi , Rachman Irwan Taufiqur
Published: September 2021

Background: WHO predicts that there will be a menopause explosion in 2030 with around 1.2 billion women aged over 50 years. Most of them (about 80%) live in developing countries. The population of postmenopausal women is increasing by about three percent every year. Although menopause is a normal condition, it turns out that not all women can accept this well, one of which is related to sexual problems. Objective: To determine the factors that influence the sexual life of menopausal women in various countries based on the results of past studies. Method: Scoping Review which adapts the Arskey and O'Malley framework. This study took databases from PubMed, EbscoHost, and ProQuest. Results: There were 20 articles out of 2,415 selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This research has 2 main themes, consisting of physical aspects and psycho-social aspects. Physical aspects that affect the sexual life of menopausal women are hot flushes, vaginal dryness, changes in body shape, insomnia, fatigue, and body image. Meanwhile, psycho-social aspects, in this case, include stress, depression, socio-culture, intimacy with partners, lack of social support, and lack of information and health services for menopausal women. Conclusion: The factors that affect the sexual life of menopausal women are a description of physical and psychological discomfort. The most dominant factors affecting the sexual life of menopausal women are hot flushes, vaginal dryness, body image, depression, lack of social support, and lack of information and health services for women during menopause. There is a need for further research on the factors that influence the sexual life of menopausal women in Indonesia to be more relevant to describe conditions in Indonesia.

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DETERMINANTS OF UNSUCCESFUL EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING - A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Yunus Yuliandary , Ratrikaningtyas Prima Dhewi , Ernawati Dwi
Published: September 2021

Background: Globally, 40% of children under the age of 6 months are exclusively breastfed. The results of the Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) in 2018, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months, it merely reached 37.3%. Purpose: To discover the factors that affected the failure of exclusive breastfeeding. Method: Scoping review adapted the Arskey and O'Malley framework, using a database from PubMed, Willey. and ScienceDirect. Finding: 21 articles out of 1563 selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Factors related to the failure of exclusive breastfeeding were divided into three factors, namely (1) sociodemographic factors consist of knowledge, occupation, age, environment and socio-culture, (2) health factors consist maternal parity, BMI, and psychological, (3) psychosocial factors consist of attitudes, breastfeeding intentions, family support, support from health workers and information obtained by the mother. Conclusion: The factors that most affected the failure of exclusive breastfeeding were the lack of family support for breastfeeding mothers, the support of passive health workers in providing information about exclusive breastfeeding and the work status of mothers who required mothers to work outside the home. In-depth research must be needed to find out the best strategy in increasing the achievement of exclusive breastfeeding.

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EXERCISE INTERVENTION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VENOUS LEG ULCERS: A REVIEW
Authors: Barker Samantha , Ross Michael , Zhou Kehua
Published: September 2021

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are the most common etiology of lower extremity ulceration, with approximately 70 to 80 percent of leg ulcers developing from venous insufficiency or disease. The financial burden of VLUs on society, increase in prevalence with age, the chronic nature of the disorder, and high recidivism rate are, in part, the driving forces behind efforts to determine the most effective management options to achieve complete wound healing in a timely and efficient manner. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to describe the etiology, diagnosis, and management of VLUs, with a particular emphasis on exercise intervention. While medical treatment of VLUs include wound debridement, infection control, and proper wound dressing, compression therapy and elevation are the most common and effective treatment option for VLUs. When combined with routine compression therapy, exercise intervention (e.g., aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises) significantly improves the healing of VLUs in a cost efficient manner and should be strongly considered in the routine management of patients with VLUs.

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BASIC CHARACTERISTICS IN THE TRADITIONAL CULTURE OF ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS – THE CASE STUDY OF THE BA NA ETHNIC GROUP, KON TUM PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Cuong Do Thi , Te Nguyen Xuan
Published: September 2021

Kon Tum is not only a countryside with many revolutionary traditions but also a land of multi-ethnic cultural identities with 28 ethnic groups living together, in which ethnic minorities account for over 53% with 7 ethnic groups in the locality, including Xo Dang, Ba Na, Gia Rai, Gie Trieng, Brau, Ro Mam, Hre (Hre) [2, p.1]. Each ethnic group has its own traditional cultural identity, which has been handed down through generations. Cultural values such as language, writing, festivals, architecture, traditional costumes, etc. create the unique value of each community, are the link that connects each individual in the community, and also are the door to exchange, develop and integrate with other communities. Ba Na ethnic culture is an important component in the rich Kon Tum culture, imbued with national identity. Through the process of researching and surveying the opinions of artisans, village elders and experts on the Ba Na ethnic group in Kon Tum province, we found that the culture of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands in general and Ba Na ethnic group in Kon Tum province has the basic characteristics of forest culture, upland farming culture, and gong culture. Those characteristics have created the unique and the charming in their traditional culture.

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DEBARCADERE DE LOCODJRO ET DEVELOPPEMENT DE LA PECHE ARTISANALE EN COTE D’IVOIRE : DEFIS ET PERSPECTIVES / LOCODJRO LANDING STAGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISANAL FISHERIES IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Guénolé Sekongo Largaton , Elisée Yeo Napari , Dogbo Koudou
Published: September 2021

Considéré comme une véritable source d’espoir pour promouvoir la pêche artisanale en Côte d’Ivoire, le débarcadère de Locodro baptisé « Point de débarquement Mohammed VI » reste encore loin de répondre à cette attente après son ouverture en juin 2018. Cette situation suscite plusieurs interrogations sur les difficultés auxquelles il est confronté vu les commodités qu’il comporte pour être un excellent centre d’approvisionnement en produits halieutiques. Cette étude permet donc d’identifier ces difficultés, de montrer leurs conséquences sur la vie socio-économique des acteurs et de faire des recommandations pour la bonne marche dudit débarcadère. Pour la collecte des données, des documents traitant des thèmes en rapport avec la pêche ont été consultés. En plus, une enquête a été réalisée par le biais d’un questionnaire et des entretiens. Les résultats ont montré que les difficultés qui entravent le bon fonctionnement du débarcadère sont principalement liées à sa délocalisation d’Abobo-Doumé à Locodjro. Ces difficultés impactent négativement la vie socio-économique des acteurs. Cette situation qui suscite des inquiétudes recommande que des mesures correctives soient prises avec l’implication de toutes les parties concernées pour une rentabilité durable du débarcadère au profit de tous.

Considered as a real source of hope to promote artisanal fishing in Côte d'Ivoire, the landing stage of Locodro named "Mohammed VI Landing Point" is still far from meeting this expectation after its opening in June 2018. This situation raises several questions about the difficulties it faces given the amenities it has to be an excellent supply centre for fishery products. This study therefore makes it possible to identify these difficulties, to show their consequences on the socio-economic life of the actors and to make recommendations for the good functioning of the said landing stage. For the collection of data, documents dealing with themes related to fishing were consulted. In addition, a survey was carried out by means of a questionnaire and interviews. The results showed that the difficulties hindering the proper functioning of the landing stage are mainly related to its relocation from Abobo-Doumé to Locodjro. These difficulties have a negative impact on the socio-economic life of the stakeholders. This situation, which gives rise to concern, recommends that corrective measures be taken with the involvement of all the parties concerned for a sustainable profitability of the landing stage for the benefit of all.

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EFFECTS OF REWARD PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION OF KENYA AIRWAYS, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Obonyo Susan Wanjiku , Felistus Makhamara
Published: September 2021

The human resource department plays a vital role in assuring that the employees are satisfied with the job that they do every day. Research has shown that satisfied workers are more productive and committed to their teams. Recently, Kenya Airways have faced numerous challenges resulting from a reduced rate of productivity for their workers and high turnover for its technical staff as a result of an increased level of dissatisfaction ensuing from poor pay, slow career progression, and hiring of expatriates. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of reward practices on employee job satisfaction at Kenya Airways in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study was anchored on two theories that include Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, and Expectancy theory. The study used descriptive research design to gather data on different subjects based on the research problem. Kenya Airways has 1501 staff; hence the study focused on a sample size of 150 employees from flight operations, HR, finance, operations, and commercial departments representing 10% of the workers’ population. The research collected both primary and secondary data to ensure that adequate data were gathered for analysis. A pilot study was carried on the instruments for collecting data to ensure the vital components of the main study are feasible. The testing of the instrument was carried out to guarantee reliability and validity. Additionally, the study adopted Cronbach’s Alpha to measure reliability and validity. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) V22 was utilized for the interpretation and analysis of data. Multiple regression analysis was achieved using SPSS to determine the association of the variables used in the study. The findings showed the correlation study to determine the relationship between reward practices was positively correlated with job satisfaction (r = 0.751, ρ<0.05) Showing that reward practices had a positive correlation with job satisfaction. Based on the findings of this study, Reward was the most significant variable that affect job satisfaction with a beta value of (β2 = 0.847). Looking at the p values of all the variables, it had (p < 0.0). The research study concluded reward practices significantly and positively affects employee job satisfaction of Kenya airways. The study recommended that the management should focus to offer pay and benefits equal to competitors to motivate workers to remain dedicated to the company and reduce the high turnover rate among the technocrats.

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La sapienza biblica
Authors: Mazzinghi Luca
Published: September 2021

Uno dei criteri per riconoscere l’esistenza di una tradizione sapienziale all’interno della Bibbia è la presenza di una chiara teologia della creazione. Per quanto riguarda la teologia della storia sembra, a prima vista, che essa sia assente da Proverbi, Giobbe e Qohelet, la sapienza in lingua ebraica. La dimensione della storia resta in realtà sullo sfondo del pensiero dei saggi ed emerge con chiarezza prima di tutto in Ben Sira che in Sir 44-50 rilegge in chiave sapienziale la storia di Israele. E’ nel libro della Sapienza tuttavia che avviene un incontro fecondo tra teologia della creazione e teologia della storia, in una prospettiva che si apre anche a una dimensione escatologica.
Circuncisão, Lei e promessa de vida
Authors: Da Cruz Leandro Carlos Andre
Published: September 2021

Na carta aos Gálatas, Paulo declara-se contrário à circuncisão dos cristãos de origem não judaica por considerar que isso tornaria vã a cruz de Cristo. Para ele, as obras da Lei não podem justificar o homem, justamente porque elas são obras humanas sem relação com a promessa que exige a adesão da fé. Os argumentos de Paulo fazem uso das Escrituras, chegando a propor uma alegoria dos dois filhos de Abraão: aquele nascido de Hagar, a escrava, representa a lei do Sinai; aquele nascido de Sarah, a livre, representa os filhos da promessa. Contudo, a alegoria de Paulo encontra uma dificuldade, pois a circuncisão foi justamente o que permitiu a renovação da promessa e a consequente fecundidade do casal Abraão e Sarah. Deste modo, o aprofundamento do significado do sinal da circuncisão para a aliança a partir do relato de Gn 17 permite estabelecer a justa relação que ela possui com a promessa à Abraão.
Filhos de Sara e Agar
Authors: Santos Pedro Paulo Alves dos
Published: September 2021

Em Gl 4, 21-31 encontra-se a intrigante expressão “Nestes fatos há uma alegoria” (v.24: ) sobre o texto do Gênesis em relação às profundas diferenças entre os filhos de Sara e de Agar. Esta unidade parece indicar que Paulo interpreta personagens e textos do AT através da “alegoria” ou “tipologia”. Em sua argumentação, através de uma operação hermenêutica arriscada, Paulo quer desmontar os argumentos dos “judaizantes” e trazer os gálatas à serenidade do “Evangelho” de Cristo, que ele lhes anunciara no início da trajetória da Comunidade. Mas esta leitura “cristã” das Escrituras do Antigo Testamento parece testemunhar algo mais profundo que uma discussão sobre as técnicas de exegese de Paulo em seu contexto, no Cristianismo primitivo. Estaria em jogo, talvez, o desenvolvimento de uma precisa cristologia apostólica que organizaria não só a argumentação paulina no contexto da “lei”, mas um inteiro sistema de interpretação das Escrituras, que pode ser denominada de “cristã”? O presente artigo, por meio do exame de questões de ordem literária, como a composição da carta, seu gênero e a exegese de conceitos básicos, como “alegoria” e mistério, procurou iluminar na unidade de Gl 4,21-31 a problemática dos primeiros passos na elaboração de uma hermenêutica judaico-cristã primitiva no âmbito da literatura paulina.
Dorsal intramedullary giant dermoid tumor
Authors: Meira Bruna Mendes Lopes , Sottomaior Carla Larissa Cunha , Silva João Gabriel de Melo , De Oliveira Luís Henrique Rossignolli Almeida Prado , Molina Sophia Rodrigues , Gepp Ricardo Amoreira
Published: September 2021

Intramedullary dermoid tumors are rare benign neoplasms that correspond to 1 to 2% of all intramedullary tumors, affecting specially the lumbosacral region. Those tumors are composed of remnants of embryonic tissue derived from the ectoderm, whose walls secretions cause slow growth rate. Despite its benign character, neurological injury comes from the tumor's expansive process and the collateral damage derived from the complete resection of the cyst wall, which can cause hypoesthesia and radicular pain, besides other effects as neuromuscular scoliosis. The primary treatment for intramedullary tumor is resection surgery. The case reported involves an infant with an extensive dorsal intramedullary dermoid tumor without association with spinal dysraphism, presenting clinically complete paraplegia, lower limbs atrophy, hypoesthesia from the T4 level and urinary incontinence. The physical examination revealed upper motor neuron syndrome in the lower limbs, mild cognitive delay and a significant scoliosis. Image exams showed a Cobb angle from T3 to L2 with 115º sitting and 68º with traction, besides a massive expansive intramedullary formation extending from C5 to the T9 plane. The patient underwent extensive cervical and thoracic laminotomy followed by median myelotomy and the resection of the lesion. An arthrodesis treated the secondary vertebral deformity. The postoperative period showed good surgical recovery and the control exams revealed ample resection of the lesion and adequate control of scoliosis with partial maintenance of rotational deformity.
Spinal cord untethering after fetal myelomeningocele repair
Authors: Furtado Leopoldo Mandic , Da Costa Val Vilho José Aloysio , Lima Vieira José Antônio , Dantas dos Santos Aieska Kellen
Published: September 2021

The incidence of tethered cord syndrome after myelomenigocele (MMC) repair is higher in patients undergoing in utero than postnatally. However, a paucity of studies have described the details of untethering in children which MMC was corrected during fetal life. In this technical note, we describe the  spinal cord untethering of a girl after MMC in utero repair, highlighting the main steps regarding the anatomic recognition as well as neurophysiological monitoring finding role.
Neuroendoscopic followed by microsurgical approach for the treatment of pilocytic astrocytoma of the pineal region
Authors: Furtado Leopoldo Mandic , Da Costa Val Filho José Aloysio , Dantas François , De Sousa Camila Moura
Published: September 2021

Pilocytic astrocytoma is a low-grade tumor that can affect the pineal region and has a potential life-threatening presentation with obstructive hydrocephalus. This video presents the case of a child who underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy with tumor biopsy and for whom a supracerebellar infratentorial approach was chosen after confirmation of the diagnosis of a pilocytic astrocytoma. Herein, we discuss the technical details of both procedures, such as the single burr hole in the neuroendoscopic approach, the ventricular landmarks and identification of the venous sinus through neuronavigation, the anatomical landmarks during the supracerebellar infratentorial approach, and the use of ultrasonographic aspiration.
Finanzas y educación financiera: Clave para el éxito de las Mypes del municipio de Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo
Authors: López Nube Eloir Francisco , Rangel Francisco Javier , Baxcajay Jim
Published: September 2021

Las micro y pequeñas empresas a nivel nacional y mundial representan la gran mayoría de las unidades económicas y son consideradas el motor de desarrollo económico de nuestro país. El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el conocimiento que tienen los directivos sobre las finanzas de las Mypes del municipio de Ixmiquilpan, con la finalidad dealinear los resultados con las estrategias que coadyuven el desarrollo y crecimiento de las mismas. En los resultados se aprecia el conocimiento y control que tiene el director con respecto a las finanzas de la empresa.

AbstractMicro and small companies at a national and global level represent the vast majority of economic units and are considered the engine of economic development in our country. The objective of this research work is to analyze the knowledge that managers have about the finances of the Mypes of the municipality of Ixmiquilpan, with the purpose of aligning the results with the strategies that contribute to the development and growth of the same. The results show the knowledge and control that the director has regarding the company'sfinances.
Crecimiento económico, desarrollo económico y desarrollo humano: procesos complementarios para el capital social
Authors: Dueñas Peña Alex
Published: September 2021

Este documento presenta el resultado de un proceso de exploración de documentos y fuentes históricas sobre los temas referentes a crecimiento económico, desarrollo económico, desarrollo humano y capital social. Entre las fuentes sobresalientes están exponentes reconocidos de los respectivos temas, como: Smith, Keynes, Bourdieu, entre otros que serán tratados en el trabajo realizado. El objetivo del escrito es el de entregar, a partir de los exponentes mencionados, un enfoque holístico con elementos para la reflexión sobre la articulación de los conceptos y como cada uno aporta, a un tema que poco ha sido trabajado en Colombia, como lo es, el capital social. El resultado está en función de informar, de una parte, como los cuatro conceptos están relacionados y asociados por la confianza que inspiran las acciones que de la sociedad en general, así mismo, divulgar, como el capital social se ha retomado para analizar diferentes fenómenos con los que convive la sociedad colombiana
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This document presents the result of a process of exploration of documents and historical sources on the topics of economic growth, economic development, human development and social capital. Among the outstanding sources are recognized exponents of the respective topics, such as: Smith, Keynes, Bourdieu, among others that will be treated in the work done. The objective of the paper is to deliver, from the mentioned exponents, a holistic approach with elements for reflection on the articulation of the concepts and how each one contributes to a topic that has been little worked in Colombia, such as social capital. The result is in function of informing, on the one hand, how the four concepts are related and associated by the trust that inspire the actions of society in general, as well as divulging how social capital has been taken up to analyze different phenomena with which Colombian society coexists.
uso de las tecnologías en las micro y pequeñas empresas en relación con el nivel de estudios de los empresarios de Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato
Authors: Marcial Olalde Ana Delia , Valdez  González María Isabel , González  Escoto Claudia , Banda Pérez Fabiola María Guadalupe
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación es conocer la correlación que existe entre el uso de las tecnologías y el nivel de estudios que tienen los empresarios de la pequeña y mediana empresa, para este fin, se aplicó el método cuantitativo de investigación, la información se obtuvo de 377 cuestionarios aplicados a empresarios de Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan que el empresario aún realiza actividades de forma manual y no efectúan compras en internet, se concluye que a mayor nivel de estudios de los empresarios es mayor uso de la tecnología en la administración de los negocios.
AbstractThe objective of the present investigation is to know the correlation that exists between the use of technologies and the level of studies thatentrepreneurs of small and medium enterprises have, for this purpose, the quantitative method of research was applied, information was obtained of 377 questionnaires applied to entrepreneurs of Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato. The results show that the businessman still performs activities manually and do not make purchases on the internet, it is concluded that the higher the level of studies of entrepreneurs, themgreater the use of technology in businessadministration.
Alternativas de aprovechamiento de especies de frutas en la localidad de Vicente Guerrero Las Nieves, municipio de Teapa, Tabasco
Authors: Jauregui Beltrán Liliana Guadalupe , Sánchez Albores Aracely Celina , Cornelio Cruz Gabriela del Carmen , Mollinedo Casanova Juana Mercedes
Published: September 2021

Los resultados presentados en este artículo forman parte de una investigación general aplicada en las localidades del municipio de Teapa, Tabasco, teniendo como objetivo “identificar y evaluar alternativas de aprovechamiento de especies de frutas en la localidad de Vicente Guerrero Las Nieves, municipio de Teapa, Tabasco para contribuir a su desarrollo económico”, se tomó como muestra 12 propietarios de terrenos en donde se cultivan las frutas, se realizó el trabajo de campo obteniéndose como resultados: variedad de frutas, volúmenes de producción, épocas de cosecha, usos, mercado, cuidados de las plantas, plagas y enfermedades, participación de la familia época de cosecha, venta entre otros. Abstract The results presented in this article are part of a general research applied in the localities of the municipality of Teapa, Tabasco, with the objective of "identifying and evaluating alternatives to the use of fruit species in the locality of Vicente Guerrero Las Nieves, municipality of Teapa, Tabasco to contribute to its economic development", was taken as a sample 12 owners of land where the fruits are grown, the fieldwork was carried out as results: variety of fruits, production volumes, harvest times, uses, market, plant care, pests and diseases, family participation harvest time, sale among others.
Directores de las mype de Ocosingo, Chiapas; impulsores de innovación en sus organizaciones
Authors: Cancino Molina Beatriz Marlene , Gutiérrez Berríos Lillian , Nájera  Caceros Liliana del Carmen , Orantes Morales Giovanni
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación reside en conocer si los directores de las MyPE de Ocosingo, Chiapas; realizan y promueven el desarrollo de innovaciones en la organización que dirigen. Para el desarrollo de la investigación se estudiaron a 394 MyPES y se analizaron aspectos sobre la forma en que consideran las opiniones de empleados y clientes para innovar procesos, servicios, productos y su forma de trabajo. Dentro de los hallazgos más importantes se identifica que, a pesar de ser pequeñas unidades económicas consideran importante la innovación. Abstract
The purpose of this research is to know whether the directors of the MyPE of Ocosingo, Chiapas; they carry out and promote the development of innovations in the organization they lead. For the development of the research, 394 MyPES were studied and aspects of how they consider the opinions of employees and customers to innovate processes, services, products and their way of working. Among the most important findings it is identified that, despite being small economic units consider innovation important.
Mujeres entre rejas: reseña histórica sobre penas y reclusión de mujeres en el Paraguay -desde la Colonia hasta nuestros días-
Authors: de López Moreira Mary Monte
Published: September 2021

Desde los originarios días de la conquista luso-hispana en el Nuevo Mundo, tanto los hombres y las pocas mujeres que arribaron a estas tierras cometieron diversos tipos de transgresiones que fueron sancionadas con reclusiones y varias clases de castigos. Con el transcurrir de los años, no solo las europeas fueron sentenciadas, sino también las criollas, mestizas e indias. Durante el período colonial, a más de las infracciones comunes como los robos o el desacato a las autoridades, se condenaban la hechicería, prostitución, adulterio y concubinato. Las mujeres que transgredían estos dos últimos, eran castigadas con más severidad que los hombres inculpados en el mismo delito. En los primeros años de vida independiente, los gobiernos siguieron aplicando las antiguas Leyes medievales e inclusive con más rigor cuando se trataba de traición a la patria. Recién a partir de 1870, se introdujeron normativas más modernas y se promulgaron nuevos Códigos Penales. En el transcurso del siglo XX, otra clase de faltas se sumaron a las ya mencionadas, como el tráfico y consumo de drogas no autorizadas y, en los últimos años, varias mujeres se vieron implicadas en actividades delictivas como secuestros y ataques terroristas. La presente investigación intenta aportar a la Historia Social un capítulo poco estudiado sobre la reclusión de mujeres en el Paraguay.
Percepción de adultos mayores chilenos en relación a la salud y el ejercicio físico en pandemia Covid-19 (Perception of Chilean older adults in relation to health and physical exercise in pandemic Covid-19)
Authors: Almonacid-Fierro Aquiles Alejandro , Almonacid Fierro Manuel Alberto
Published: September 2021

El propósito de este artículo es comprender el significado que le otorgan adultos mayores de la zona central de Chile al periodo de la pandemia Covid-19 respecto a la salud y al ejercicio físico. Desde el punto de vista metodológico, la investigación se inscribe en la perspectiva del paradigma interpretativo-comprensivo, a través de metodología cualitativa. Se entrevistó a 17 adultos mayores en dos ocasiones, año 2020 año 2021, las entrevistas se realizaron vía Skipe o video llamada producto de las restricciones impuestas por la autoridad sanitaria, para evitar el contacto físico con los entrevistados. Los hallazgos del estudio dicen relación con los efectos adversos en términos psicosociales, que ha experimentado la población de adultos mayores producto del confinamiento, por otro lado, a pesar de la pandemia, los adultos mayores han mantenido hábitos saludables. En conclusión, se propone profundizar en estudios que permitan mostrar el impacto negativo del encierro en los adultos mayores y de esta manera influir para que el Estado asuma una mejor dirección en las políticas públicas dirigidas a este grupo etario.
Abstract. The purpose of this article is to understand the meaning given by elderly adults in central Chile to the period of the Covid-19 pandemic concerning health and physical exercise. From the methodological perspective, the research is inscribed in the perspective of the interpretative-comprehensive paradigm, through the qualitative methodology. Seventeen seniors were interviewed on two occasions; the year 2020, the year 2021, the interviews were performed via Skype or video call due to the restrictions imposed by the sanitary authority, to avoid physical contact with the interviewees. The results of the study are related to the adverse effects in psychosocial terms that the elderly population has experienced as a result of the confinement, oppositely, despite the pandemic, the seniors have maintained healthy lifestyles. In conclusion, this study proposes further studies to show the negative impact of confinement on elderly adults and, as follows, influence the State to assume a better direction in public policies aimed at this age group.
La contribución de Lucho Herrera para el ciclismo deportivo en Colombia (Lucho Herrera contribution of sports cycling in Colombia)
Authors: Troncoso Leandro Dri Manfiolete , Rondon Kevin Daniel Rozo , Jimenez Munoz Jorge Andrés , Troncoso Robles Sandra Soledad
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de este artículo está en comprender la contribución de la experiencia de vida del ciclista profesional Luis Alberto “Lucho” Herrera Herrera para el ciclismo deportivo en Colombia. A partir del concepto “Pedalear por Ciudadanía” en el contexto de una investigación sobre el movimiento cicloactivista en el territorio sudamericano, los procedimientos metodológicos empleados fueron la técnica de entrevista semiestructurada para la recolección de los datos y el abordaje fenomenológico para el análisis discursivo. Emergieron las unidades de significado: 1) historia de vida con la bicicleta; 2) preparación atlética; 3) estructura del entrenamiento; 4) condiciones para la formación deportiva; 5) valores sociales; 6) neocolonialismo en el deporte sudamericano; 7) salud al pedalear; 8) promoción de la bicicultura por instituciones públicas. Concluimos que, la cultura deportiva del ciclismo debe estar vinculada con la necesidad de formular estrategias político-institucionales que promuevan la bicicultura.
Abstract: The objective of this article is to understand the contribution of the life experience of professional cyclist Luis Alberto “Lucho” Herrera Herrera to sports cycling in Colombia. Based on the concept of “Pedaling for Citizenship” in the context of an investigation on the cycloactivist movement in South American territory, the methodological procedures used were the semi-structured interview technique for data collection and the phenomenological approach for discursive analysis. The units of meaning emerged: 1) life history with the bicycle; 2) athletic preparation; 3) training structure; 4) conditions for sports training; 5) social values; 6) neocolonialism in South American sports; 7) health when pedaling; 8) promotion of biciculture by public institutions. We conclude that the sports culture of cycling must be linked to the need to formulate political-institutional strategies that promote bi-culture.
Conhecimento matemático para o ensino através do Estado da Arte envolvendo Números Racionais em pesquisas brasileiras
Authors: Oliveira Paulo César , Zero Beatriz , D'Alessandro Neto Reynaldo
Published: September 2021

Este trabalho teve por objetivo apresentar, a partir de um levantamento envolvendo teses e dissertações, como o referencial do Conhecimento Matemático para o Ensino (BALL, THAMES; PHELPS, 2008) foi mobilizado em investigações sobre números racionais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa na modalidade Estado da Arte desenvolvida a partir de quatro trabalhos encontrados no mapeamento de Patrono e Ferreira (2021) e mais uma investigação localizada posteriormente, totalizando cinco estudos. A busca foi efetivada em dois bancos de dados (A Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações e o Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES), desconsiderando-se o fator tempo em tal procura. Mediante a leitura na íntegra das cinco pesquisas que compuseram nosso repertório, foi possível destacar a importância de investimentos em propostas formativas para e com os professores que ensinam Matemática, sejam eles licenciandos, licenciados e/ou formadores visando o aprofundamento de conteúdos (como os números racionais) e suas formas de ensinar, pois além de dados encontrados em avaliações externas que indicam a dificuldade de muitos estudantes da Educação Básica na compreensão desse conjunto numérico, há docentes que também podem melhorar suas práticas por meio da imersão em tópicos matemáticos específicos. Outro ponto que também se destaca é a baixa quantidade de pesquisas encontradas sobre o assunto (Números Racionais) com base nos referenciais de conhecimentos docentes como o MKT, o que infere a potencialidade destas propostas teóricas (PCK, MKT ou MTSK) para a produção de novos trabalhos nas diversas especificidades de tal conjunto numérico.
The role of superior judiciary in protecting its independence: A case study of judicial legitimization of military regimes in Pakistan
Authors: Badshah Niaz
Published: September 2021

Pakistan has faced four military regimes, in three out of it, the military rulers were not declared illegitimate by the supreme judiciary, on the contrary, the doctrine of necessity became the quoted terms as causes of accepting those extra-constitutional moves. While adjudicating these cases, the establishment either used their personal influence or manured the judiciary to take afresh oath of allegiance of the military rulers under the provisional constitutional orders (PCO). Thus, the cases before these judges were just hoodwinking or a lip service of endorsing and affixing a stamp of validity. Even then the superior judiciary had authorized the military rulers to amend the constitution, which is the role prerogative of the parliament not only as per Pakistan constitution. Thus, superior judiciary was unable to stand in front of power dynamic, except in the case of Asma Gillani vs federation of Pakistan, but it was adjudicated, when General Yahya was not in power. While applying heterogeneous sampling research techniques the study has attempted to accumulate a variety of expert opinions on the role and independence of the judiciary. Findings show that the judges, to assure smooth running of the country, sacrificed the very spirit of the constitution. The apex court decisions only tried to maintain the statuesque and to pave the way to let the system run.
Computer – Aided RGB analyses of images
Authors: Alizoti Alion
Published: September 2021

Computers have long been applied to physics and education. Considering that computer technologies are affecting science in many ways, special attention is payed to images and image analyses. RGB processing is used to analyse several computer images and presented with this papper. Furthermore, numerical data from images are used to tables and graphs, to motivate students devoted to science and research.
LA MIGRACIÓN Y SU INCIDENCIA EN LA DIVERSIDAD DE GÉNERO. UN ANÁLISIS EN EL CONTEXTO EDUCATIVO ECUATORIANO
Authors: Reina Chilla Rosa Elena , Palencia Gutiérrez Esperanza Marbella
Published: September 2021

La migración es un fenómeno social que consiste en el desplazamiento de las personas desde su lugar de origen para establecerse en otra población que posee cultura y costumbres distintas, lo cual causa un dinamismo socio cultural con la mezcla de tradiciones, entre otros aspectos. Es por ello que la presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la migración y su incidencia en la diversidad de género en el contexto educativo ecuatoriano. Para el logro del mismo se desarrolló una metodología de investigación que se basó en el paradigma positivista, basándose en un enfoque cuantitativo; desde un estudio documental, de carácter descriptivo. Para el desarrollo de la misma se utilizó, como técnica de recolección de datos, el fichaje y como instrumento las fichas de contenido y mixtas. Como técnica de análisis de los datos, se emplearon el análisis de contenido. Entre las conclusiones se tiene que se debe abrir un debate en el contexto educativo ecuatoriano, para el fortalecimiento de la igualdad, la tolerancia, el pluralismo, el reconocimiento al inmigrante, respeto a las diferencias de género en la sociedad.
E-SPORTS: REVISIÓN SOBRE DIFERENTES TÓPICOS RELACIONADOS
Authors: Álvarez Rodrigo Emanuel , Sanalitro Nicolas Matías , Baratta Leonel , Arizna-Barreta Pablo , Sotelo-Ovejero Jeremías , De Muria Julián , Bastian Leandro , Crespo Gustavo
Published: September 2021

Los deportes electrónicos como se encuentra hoy en día, son un sector en plena expansión. Y que, en un futuro a través de las herramientas asociadas, no solo seguirán atrayendo a jóvenes, sino también a los adultos que estén interesados en las constantes actualizaciones en tecnología. Es por ello que el estudio de la introducción a los e-sports: revisión sobre diferentes tópicos, presenta como fin el establecer la visión de los e-Sports desde una postura psicológica, comunicativa de la preparación física. Para ello se emplea una postura positivista, la cual se encuentra inmersa en un enfoque cuantitativo, siendo del tipo de investigación documental, teniendo la misma un nivel descriptivo. Para la técnica de recolección de datos, se empleó el fichaje, como instrumentos se empleó la ficha de contenido y la clasificación de los datos. Como técnicas de análisis de los datos se aplicó el análisis de contenido y el análisis hermenéutico. Se concluye que, en el desarrollo del ámbitocompetitivo de los e-Sports, es común y frecuente encontrar padecimientos de trastornos musculo-esqueléticos, así como problemas de la desregulación metabólica, al igual que la fatiga ocular. Otra afección común son las alteraciones del ritmo circadiano, y los trastornos de salud mental, entre otras patologías que pueden aparecer con frecuencia en cada practicante de los deportes electrónicos.
Shoulder Pain in an Elderly Smoker May be an Alarm: a Rare Case of Pancoast Tumor
Authors: Mashuq Ahmad Jumma  , Mahjuba Umme Salam  , Imran Hussain  , Abu Saleh Shimon  , Farzana Ahmed Bristy  , Farzana Ahmed Bristy  , Monharul Islam Bhuiyan
Published: September 2021

Patients with shoulder pain commonly present to a general practitioner and/or in the orthopedic department. In some instances, pain in the shoulder region can indicate serious underlying pathology. This article describes an elderly smoker presenting with progressively worsening shoulder pain not conforming to musculoskeletal, neuropathic or mechanical type pain and with poor response to conventional pain management protocols. Evaluation with meticulous history, physical signs, chest imaging findings, and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a rare clinical condition the Pancoast tumor.
Newspaper Exposure, Efficacy Feeling and Political Apathy among Youths in South-East Nigeria
Authors: Erubami Joshua Aghogho , Bebenimibo Paul , Ohaja Edith Ugochi
Published: September 2021

The spate of youths’ political apathy in Nigeria remains a constant source of worry to stakeholders. Nevertheless, efforts to stem the tide have been largely unsuccessful. Studies indicate that many youths rely on newspapers and other mass media for political information, and such reliance may influence their general political behaviour. This study examines the influence of newspaper reports on the extent of political apathy among young people in Southeast Nigeria using a sample of 384 respondents selected through a multistage sampling technique. It also evaluates the roles played by political efficacy and news perception in youths’ extent of political involvement. Findings show that obtaining political news from newspaper is positively associated with an increased feeling of political efficacy (rs(379) = .567**, p = <.05) but negatively related to reduced political apathy among youths (rs(379) = -.525**, p = <.05). Also, many young people tend to perceive newspaper political reports to lack depth, objectivity, and accuracy. This perception tends to be negatively associated with their extent of political apathy (rs(379) = -.427*, p = <.05). Therefore, newspaper coverage must pay more attention to reporting on important political issues that will enable the public to take self-determined action consistent with the social responsibility of the press.
Perceived Competence as a Mediator in Parental Engagement in Speech Therapy
Authors: Mdshah Nurfariha , Madon Zainal , Ismail Nellie
Published: September 2021

Parental engagement has been recognised as a critical factor in providing optimal speech therapy services to children. However, it continues to be challenging for clinicians to effectively engage parents in speech and language intervention for their children. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the roles of parental expectation and parent-therapist communication on parental engagement in speech therapy and to determine the contribution of the parent’s perceived competence as a mediator. A total of 389 respondents were selected from government hospitals in Malaysia for this cross-sectional study. Four instruments were administered: Parental Expectation Scale, Therapist-Parent Communication Questionnaire, Perceived Competence Scale, and Parent Home-programme Compliance Questionnaire. In addition, descriptive, bivariate, and mediation analyses were performed using SPSS and Smart-PLS software to address the study objectives. The results showed that perceived competence partially mediated the relationship between communication and expectation on parental engagement. Thus, it can be concluded that to ensure parental engagement in a child’s intervention which is vital for a better outcome. Parents need to be competent and believe strongly in their capabilities to practise in speech and language intervention. Moreover, policymakers and clinicians should focus on strategies that can improve parental expectations and communication.