bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Satisfacción del usuario frente a la atención del personal de enfermería.
Authors: Pezo Guadalupe Celia Fernanda , Montalván Guadalupe Jordán Andrés , Guerrero Lopo Gilma , Yancha Moreta Carmen Azucena
Published: July 2020

Desde el inicio del siglo XX, las unidades de salud se han esmerado en convertirse en unidades con niveles de satisfacción al usuario excelentes. Ante tal situación, se identificaron factores que influyen en la satisfacción del usuario mayor de 18 años que acudan a citas de consulta externa de las diferentes especialidades durante el año 2018, en relación con la atención del personal de enfermería en el Centro de Especialidades Central Guayas. Se obtuvieron datos de cómo el usuario recibe la atención del personal, qué tipo de saludo recibe al llegar a la estación de enfermería, la consejería sobre la medicación, tramites y consulta, lo cual permitió reconocer fortalezas y falencias del personal. Se propone realizar en los centros de salud un seminario taller motivacional.
Diagnóstico imagenológico del tumor de Krukenberg. A propósito de un caso.
Authors: Delgado Mera Anlly Maria , Carrión Ordoñez Liz Margareth , Lastre Olivera Adrianna Ismaray
Published: July 2020

El tumor de Krukenberg o carcinoma de anillo de sello puede verse en el tumor metastásico de mama, intestino, apéndice, páncreas o tracto biliar. La edad promedio del paciente es de 45 años. El paciente generalmente presenta síntomas inespecíficos como dolor pélvico, hinchazón abdominal, sangrado vaginal o viralización, si la paciente está embarazada. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 40 años que consultó al servicio de urgencias por dolor y distención abdominal asociados con pérdida de peso progresiva durante 3 meses, con alteraciones en el ciclo menstrual, distensión abdominal importante y presencia de una masa abdominopélvica móvil con ascitis a la palpación, sin signos de irritación peritoneal.
Percepción actual de hábitos alimentarios y el estado nutricional en niños de la Unidad Educativa “Darío C. Guevara” de la parroquia El Salto, Babahoyo-Los Ríos.
Authors: Álvarez Macías Blanca Cecilia , Martin Estevez Lizette , Bedoya Vásquez Rosa Mercedes , Martínez Angulo María Auxiliadora
Published: July 2020

El objetivo del trabajo fue Identificar los hábitos alimentarios y el estado nutricional en niños y niñas en edad escolar de la Unidad Educativa Darío C Guevara. Este estudio posee un enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental, descriptivo de cohorte transversal con un alcance correlacional en el que 476 niños entre 6 y 13 años de edad fueron sometidos a una valoración nutricional. La técnica utilizada fue la encuesta, concluyendo que existen niños bajos pesos y obesos, y la alimentación escolar no cumple los lineamientos para asegurar la transformación nutricional optima de los niños escolares de la provincia de Los Ríos.
La formación integral de los estudiantes desde la extensión universitaria.
Authors: Bauzá Díaz Anaisa Apolonia , Silvera Batista Vladimir , Moreno Figueredo Dailín , Peña Peña Reina Estela
Published: July 2020

La formación integral del estudiante se concreta en una sólida formación científica, técnica, humanística y de altos valores ideológicos, para lograr profesionales revolucionarios, que puedan desempeñarse exitosamente en los sectores de la economía y la sociedad. Para lograr esto, es necesario que las Instituciones de Educación Superior integren sus tres funciones sustantivas: la docencia, la investigación y la extensión universitaria, y estar vinculados a la sociedad y a la cultura. En el presente artículo se muestran los resultados alcanzados con las actividades de Extensión Universitaria, alcanzando una mayor preparación político – ideológica y protagonismo de los estudiantes en actos, matutinos, cátedras honoríficas, concursos, exposiciones, y eventos con las que han desarrollado habilidades comunicativas y valores, que repercuten en su formación integral.
La lectura de textos en inglés. ¿Qué estrategias metacognitivas emplean nuestros estudiantes?
Authors: Ribadeneira Vacacela Andrea Sofía , Ponce Marcillo. María Fernanda , Ullauri Moreno Magdalena Inés , Mancero Orozco Washington Gustavo
Published: July 2020

Esta investigación apunta a identificar las estrategias metacognitivas ante la lectura de textos en inglés de estudiantes de tercero y sexto niveles de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, situada en la ciudad de Riobamba, Ecuador, durante el semestre académico septiembre 2019 – febrero 2020, a través de la aplicación del instrumento validado Cuestionario de estrategias de lectura, adaptado del Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS).
Políticas educativas y Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC): una mirada al Ecuador.
Authors: Valdivieso Guerrero Tania Salomé , Erazo Bustamante Silvana Esperanza
Published: July 2020

El presente artículo forma parte de un trabajo de investigación que requirió del análisis previo del marco legal de la política educativa para una propuesta de formación docente en competencia digital. No se trata en ningún momento de analizar exhaustivamente todo el marco legal relativo al tema, sino de poner de manifiesto la relevancia que tiene, para el gobierno ecuatoriano, la inclusión de las TIC en todos los ámbitos, y por lo tanto, la necesidad de la formación de todos sus ciudadanos en este sentido, particularmente de los docentes que es nuestro colectivo destinatario.
Hablar con las cosas: antropomorfismo, causalidad e incertidumbre.
Authors: Viladrich Alexandre
Published: July 2020

A pesar de su explícita condición material, la acción de diseñar toma sentido convencionalmente dentro de un marco simbólico. El objeto del diseño se presenta como un elemento de consumo que, más allá de ser un puro instrumento, es portador de un sistema de signos y, con ello, escapa hacia lo infinitamente social (Barthes, 1964). En contraste, hoy se vienen extendiendo planteamientos desde las corrientes afines al llamado “giro material” —los nuevos materialismos y el realismo especulativo— que rechazan restringir la concepción del mundo a algo única e inevitablemente mediado por el sujeto humano; esto es, como algo que pasa indispensablemente por interpretación, discurso,textualidad, significación, ideología y poder (Cox, Jaskey y Malik, 2015). Este enfoque posthumanista, pues rechaza las lógicas binarias jerarquizadas, plantea retos y genera conflictos para la disciplina del diseño en cuanto que actividad human-centered y material-base.

 

En el presente texto se pretende articular una aproximación materialista y posthumanista a la práctica del diseño que confronte con su habitual comprensión mercadotécnica y sugiera, así como en otros estudios, un posible “giro material” para la disciplina. Del mismo modo, se expone la siguiente conjetura: el diseño reduce la mediación sujeto-objeto a una cuestión puramente cultural que falla a la hora de concebir los objetos en su ecología, como entidades aisladas del humano/a que los crea o los consume. Para ello, se ofrece un análisis causal del objeto —acotado a su alcance cotidiano— que procura vincular la cuestión de la “agencia” y la “causalidad”, en sus diferentes contemplaciones, con una nueva concepción de lo matérico relativa al diseño.
Erótica, vínculos e interdependencia. Diseños de cuidado
Authors: Rowan Jaron
Published: July 2020

La modernidad europea ha dejado tras de sí una tradición cartesiana, racionalista, dualista, mecanicista y positivista que ha escindido la natura de la cultura, los objetos de los sujetos, las artes de las ciencias o la epistemología de la ontología. En el siguiente artículo se exploran los límites epistémicos de esta tradición, ahondando en la erótica como modo de aprender/hacer vínculos y permitir conexiones entre humanos y no humanos. Estos vínculos establecen principios de interdependencia y de cuidados. En el artículo se evalúa la importancia de la objetividad, la crítica y la estética en cuanto formas privilegiadas de pensamiento, evidenciando los déficits que estas operaciones conllevan para el diseño contemporáneo, entendido como una práctica ontológica. La erótica se presenta así como una manera de hacerse cargo/cuidar de un mundo material que necesita escapar de las dicotomías y fragmentaciones que dejan tras de sí la modernidad ilustrada y la racionalidad instrumental.
Comparative Effect of Cooperative Learning on Students’ Performance in Mechanics Concepts: A Case of Two Secondary Schools in Berekum Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Appiah-Twumasi Eric , Antwi Victor , Kwesi Anderson Ishmael , Sakyi-Hagan Nelly
Published: July 2020

The study sought to establish differences in the effect of cooperative learning strategy with and without the instructional manual on the Senior High School students’ performance in Mechanics concepts in Physics in the Berekum Municipality, Ghana. The research design employed in this study was the experimental using the pretest and posttest equivalent control group design. A sample of 93 SHS 2 students, drawn from two intact classes was used. An instrument known as Mechanics Concepts Test (MCT) was employed in data gathering. Mean score, standard deviation; t-test, mean gain and effect size analysis were used to answer the research questions, while the independent sample t-test was used to test a hypothesis. The results revealed that students taught using the cooperative learning strategy with the instructional manual performed significantly better in the Mechanics Concepts Test (MCT) than those taught using the cooperative learning strategy only. Therefore, it is recommended that physics teachers should use the cooperative learning strategy along with the instructional manual in order to enhance the performance of students in secondary schools.
Assessment of Teachers’ Nonmonetary Motivational Factors on Job Satisfaction among Public Secondary Schools in Arusha District, Tanzania
Authors: Nzowa Goodluck
Published: July 2020

This study assessed the effect of teachers’ nonmonetary motivational factors on job satisfaction among public secondary schools in Arusha District. Data was collected from a sample of 175 teachers who were randomly selected from 6 public secondary schools. Analysis of data was performed through the SPSS by means of descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. The findings showed that recognition, promotion, career and professional growth as well as working conditions influenced motivation among public secondary school teachers in Arusha District. On the basis of the findings, it was concluded that non-monetary factors such as recognition, promotion, career and professional growth as well as working conditions play a significant contribution towards motivation and job satisfaction among public secondary school teachers in Arusha District. The study recommends that the government and school management should collaborate to ensure teachers’ motivation for quality education provision.
Prevalence of Episiotomy and Perineal Lacerations in a University Teaching Hospital, North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Hembah-Hilekaan S K , Ojabo A O , Audu O , Onche P E , Maanongun M T
Published: July 2020

Episiotomy is an incision on the introitus and the perineum to increase pelvic outlet to facilitate childbirth and prevent trauma to fetal and maternal tissues. Episiotomy and perineal laceration may predispose the woman to short and long term complications. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of episiotomy and perineal lacerations and their associated risks factors at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria. Retrospective data of all women who had spontaneous vagina delivery over a 3 year period with perineal laceration/episiotomy were reviewed. Data was obtained from the records and information on the socio-demographic variables, episiotomies, lacerations and the birth weight of infants. The associated risk factors were recorded using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.Of the 636 vaginal deliveries, 85(13.4%) had lacerations with 65(10.2%) first degree, 19(3.0%) second degree and 1(0.2%) major laceration. Episiotomy rate was 132(20.8%). The mean parity and birth weight of infants were 2.62(SD= ± 1.83) and 3.1 kg (SD= ± 0.767) respectively. The highest number of perineal tears 69(10.8%) were in the lower age group (≤ 30 years). A similar observation was noted in respect of episiotomies which rate however decreased with parity. The relationship between maternal age, parity, booking status, fetal weight and the perineal status at delivery was statistically significant (P≤ 0.05). Episiotomy and perineal laceration rates in our institution were low. The major risk factors were low parity, young maternal age and increasing fetal weight at birth and their presence should be an early warning sign. We advise perineal support for all women during delivery.
Phytochemical Composition and Effect of Nauclea Latifolia Aqueous Extracts on Blood Glucose Levels of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Wistar Albino Rats
Authors: Ochalefu D O , Adoga G I , Luka C D , Abu H A , Amali E O O , Agada S A , Alonyenu E I
Published: July 2020

Researches targeted at understanding and controlling abnormally high level of blood glucose in Diabetes mellitus are ongoing. In spite of many available anti-diabetic drugs in the market, safer and cheaper remedies from plant material are being sought for due to the unwanted side effects of these drugs. In this research work, we looked at the beneficial blood glucose lowering effect of the plant Nauclea latifolia in streptozotocin-induced diabetic albino Wistar rats. The extracts were first screened for the presence of phytochemicals using standard methods and the result showed the presence of saponins, tannins, reducing sugar, phlobatannins, anthraquinone, flavonoids, steroids and alkaloids. The study design involved 30 male albino Wistar rats which were divided into 6 groups. Groups 1 and 2 represent the Normal Control and Diabetic Control respectively. Groups 3, 4 and 5 were Diabetic rats treated orally with 500mg/kg body weight of aqueous extracts of Stem-bark, Leaves and Root-bark respectively while Group 6 were Diabetic rats treated with 5mg/kg body weight of Glibenclamide. The extracts and Glibenclamide were administered for 28 days. Blood glucose levels were determined on days 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 by tail tipping method using Glucometer (Accu-Chek, Manheim, Germany). The extracts and Glibenclamide reduced significantly (p<0.05) the Fasting Blood Glucose levels in the diabetic treated rats compared with the Diabetic Control. Amongst the extracts the root-bark is more efficacious, decreasing the glucose level by 49.80% while the stem-bark and leaves brought about reduction by 28.76% and 12.15% respectively. The findings imply that the extracts of this plant have blood glucose lowering ability and should be further evaluated for its beneficial effect in Diabetes mellitus management.
Nutritional value of Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) seed Meal (SBSM) as affected by different days of Natural fermentation
Authors: Alu S E , Randa E A
Published: July 2020

A laboratory studies were carried out to investigate the effect of fermentation duration on nutrients and antinutrient composition of shea butter seed meal, SBSM. 500g of the wet unprocessed SBM was cooked for 1 hour after which it was cooled and divided into 5 portions. The first portion was tagged T1 and oven-dried. The remaining 4 were bagged in different air-tight polythene bags and allowed to ferment for 3, 4, 5 and 6 days and each treatment was labeled as T2, T3, T4 and T5, respectively. At the end of the processing, each treatment was replicated and the samples analyzed. Crude protein and ether extract were significantly (P<0.05) improved as the days of fermentation increased. The values increased from 10.33 and 2.76% to 15.58 and 4.50%, respectively at day 3 fermentation. However, the values reduced as fermentation entered day 5 and 6. Fermentation of SBSM for up to day 4 (T5) and 5 (T6) gave the best (P<0.05) result for crude fibre (14.37 and 14.78%), whereas fermentation for as early as 3 days gave same result for ash as compared to those of day 4 (4.48%), 5 (3.29%) and 6 (3.11%), respectively. Similarly, fermenting SBSM for up to 4 days gave significantly (P<0.05) the highest value for gross energy (3.13 kcal/kg) whereas that of day 5 produced the highest value of NFE (63.51%) but similar to that of day 2 (61.98%). There was no significant (P>0.05) variation in the value recorded for DM across the treatments. Consistently, the best (P>0.05) result obtained for all the minerals evaluated were on the fourth day of fermentation except for days 3 (0.06%) and 6 (0.04%) which were comparable to both the control (0.09%) and day 4 (0.09%). Fermenting SBSM for up to day 4 gave the best (P>0.05) result for potassium (0.36%), calcium (0.18%) and phosphorus (0.36%). However, the treatment did not (P<0.05) affect the concentration of magnesium. Saponin and phytic acid were significantly (P<0.05) reduced due to fermentation for 3 to 4 days but were increased (P<0.05) beyond this duration of fermentation. However, there was no variation (P>0.05) in the results obtained for tannin (0.001 – 0.003%), oxalate (0.0010 – 0.0014%) and flavonoids (0.005 – 0.006%). The vitamins analyzed namely A, B6 and α- tocopherol were consistently improved (P<0.05) from the beginning of the time of fermentation up to day 4 but reduced (P<0.05) beyond this period of fermentation. Monogastric animal farmers can therefore, ferment SBSM for at most 4 days and conveniently feed their animals as a replacement for conventional energy source.
MINAT INVESTOR MUDA DALAM BERINVESTASI REKSA DANA DI BUKALAPAK
Authors: Izzati Intan Nurul , Safitri Dwi Nor , Hana Kharis Fadlullah
Published: July 2020

Faktor yang menjadi penyebab ketertarikan atau minat para investor muda dapat melakukan investasi pada reksa dana di BukaLapak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan penelitian sebelumnya yang belum membahas mengenai reksa dana pada BukaLapak dan agar dapat mengetahui faktor apa saja yang melatarbelakangi para investor muda dapat tertarik atau berminat dalam melakukan investasi reksa dana BukaLapak. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian lapangan, yang menggunakan sumber data primer dengan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyebutkan bahwa minat para investor muda reksa dana BukaLapak di sebabkan oleh faktor kemudahan dalam operasional investasi Reksa Dana Bukalapak dan faktor dana atau modal yang terjangkau yang dibutuhkan dalam investasi Reksa Dana BukaLapak. Jadi, para investor muda reksa dana Bukalapak dapat berminat melakukan investasi ini karena di sebabkan oleh faktor kemudahan operasional dan faktor modal dana yang terjangkau.
REAKSI PASAR MODAL INDONESIA TERHADAP PENGUMUMAN INDONESIA SEBAGAI NEGARA MAJU
Authors: Damayanti Ely , Larasati Rahayu Dwi , Hana Kharis Fadlullah
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this tdudy is to analyze the differences in abnormal return before and after the announcement of Indonesia as a developed country on the LQ45 stock index. This study uses a purposive sampling method with a sample of 45 companies. The data used are secondary data taken from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, www.idx.co.id. Tests were carried out using paired sample t test with a 15 day event window period. That is, seven days before the event day and sevend days after the event day. The result of statistical analysys shows that there is no significant average abnormal return and after the announcement of Indonesia as a developed country. This means that the market reaction, is largely insignificant, result in a statistically significant difference in the average abnormal return on Indonesia’s announcement as a development country.
DAMPAK PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP MANAJEMEN INDUSTRI PERBANKAN SYARIAH: ANALISIS KOMPARATIF
Authors: Ningsih Mardhiyatur Rosita , Mahfudz Muhammad Syarqim
Published: July 2020

Ministry of Health data shows the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia is 9,771 cases with a total of 784 deaths. Jakarta and West Java provinces are the regions with the highest number of Covid-19 cases. This is a challenge for the business world, including Sharia Banks, which based on Sharia banking Statistics data show that Jakarta is the region with the largest number of Sharia Bank branch offices in Indonesia. This study is a comparative analysis which aims to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the banking industry on the side of the management of the Bank's operational strategies and Bank Intermediation Activities. The study used a sample of 5 Islamic Commercial Banks. The research sample was selected using purposive sampling technique. The results showed that in December to March 2020 all banks experienced turmoil in the intermediation function which tended to decline both from funding and fund raising. Meanwhile, in terms of Sharia Bank Strategy Management implementing a variety of policies including service restrictions through face-to-face, providing restructuring policies to affected customers and utilizing digital applications.

Keywords: Covid-19, Islamic Banking Industry, Management
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN TEACHER TALK IN THE CLASSROOM UNIVERSITAS MUSLIM MAROS
Authors: Nuraeni Nuraeni , Wahab Isnaeni
Published: July 2020

This research aimed to analyze the forms of verbal and nonverbal communication in teacher talk. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative. The instrument of the study was the FLINT System and Darn classification. The participants of this research were the teacher and students in a speaking class of the English Department. The results show that teacher talk gives a positive impact on students’ performance. During the class interaction, the teacher successfully met the aspects of good teacher talk and applied some forms of FLINT system of verbal communication and some elements of non-verbal communication. For the FLINT system, the teacher applied to ask questions, giving encouragement, giving direction, critiquing students’ behavior, dealing with feelings and, prising. For the form of nonverbal communication, the teacher applied only two forms, those are kinesics which is referred to as gestures, and haptics is referred to as touching.
Detection of raveling layers of water well by electrical resistivity method and evaluation of the causes of sand making of deep well and it’s confronting approach
Authors: Abdalreza Mostafavi Sayed
Published: July 2020

The collapse and destruction of the wall of drilled wells is one of the challenges of drilling water wells, leading to a shortening and reduction of well irrigation over time. This research has been carried out in an area where most of the drilled wells have faced the problem of sand generation in various dimensions. Many drill holes in Bardaskan City, Khorasan Province, their layers at depths of more than 90 meters, face the challenge of drilling, due to the presence of loam and silty sand, which first requires the drilling of wells at low distances and, secondly, the average life of the wells in these areas is generally less than 8 years and in most cases between 6 and 8 years of age. Furthermore, the problem of cutting or collapsing the tube, especially in the highest part of the first network, is also indirectly correlated with the generation of sand in the wells. The appearance of sand in a well is due to a variety of reasons, although the abundance of very fine-grained loamy and sandy materials is one of the main factors in the aqueous layers of the area. Using the geoelectric and specific resistance method, it is possible to identify layers that have silt and sand with the probability of collapse and determine the point of the layer with less fraying and determine the appropriate strategy to prevent the pipe wall shell from tilt or fill, affecting the well. In this investigation, six wells from the village of Hassan Abad in Bardaskan County, and two wells from the village of Hatiteh have been evaluated, as most of their wells face the problem of wall collapse. Using the geophysical method, the resistance of its canyoning layers has been identified and, by providing engineering solutions, a large amount of damage to the wells has been avoided.
Análisis de viabilidad técnica del suministro de energía eléctrica en Mantecal, estado Apure, mediante un sistema solar
Authors: Aguilera Nieves José Ramón
Published: July 2020

Esta investigación muestra los resultados de un análisis sobre la viabilidad técnica y ambiental de un sistema solar en Mantecal – Apure, basado en una ruta teórico global sobre las energías alternativas, la disponibilidad del recurso solar en el escenario de estudio específico y las características tecnológicas del sistema de energía solar fotovoltaica. Se realizó un análisis donde se evaluaron los beneficios ambientales de reemplazar o acompañar el suministro de energía actual por energía solar. Se concluye que la instalación del sistema solar fotovoltaico es viable para las condiciones climáticas diagnosticadas tales como: radiación solar y brillo solar del escenario de estudio; así como las condiciones técnicas requeridas. De acuerdo con los resultados de todo el enfoque teórico y de investigación, así como el alcance de este proyecto, se deja el camino para continuar con los estudios correspondientes al dimensionamiento técnico del sistema propuesto y al diagnóstico de la demanda energética de la zona, que son necesarios para una posible ejecución de esta investigación.
Justiça e utilidade: revisando as bases da coexistência entre ciência e conhecimentos tradicionais
Authors: Loureiro Luiz Francisco , Silveira Cristiane Da
Published: July 2020

A consolidação do paradigma moderno como embasamento para a interpretação do mundo trouxe consigo questões sobre a diversidade cultural, inclusive no que respeita à produção de conhecimentos. Este trabalho tem como principal objetivo chamar a atenção para o fato de que historicamente temos feito da Ciência um sistema caracterizado pela desconsideração e o silenciamento de outros regimes de saberes, como os tradicionais. Nele, procuramos demonstrar, por meio da apresentação de um estudo bibliográfico, a existência de forte tendência hegemônica, a necessidade de nos dedicarmos à superação dessa característica e a possibilidade de criarmos condições para uma coexistência mais justa e mais útil com os regimes de saberes tradicionais. Após expormos um caso de sucesso na combinação de conhecimentos científicos e tradicionais, consideramos, finalmente, que se faz necessária a tomada de posição por parte de nós cientistas para que a Ciência possa cumprir o papel de contribuir com o bem-estar da humanidade.
Amplification of South Asian haze by water vapour-aerosol interactions
Authors: Nair Vijayakumar Sivadasan , Giorgi Filippo , Keshav Hasyagar Usha
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Air pollution and wintertime fog over South Asia is a major concern due to its significant implications on air quality, visibility and health. Using a coupled regional climate model with on-line chemistry, we assess the contribution of the hygroscopic growth of aerosols (wet-dry) to the total aerosol optical depth and demonstrate that the increased surface cooling due to the hygroscopic effects of aerosols further increases the humidity in the boundary layer and thus enhances the confinement of pollutants through aerosol-boundary layer interactions. This positive feedback mechanism plays an important role in the prevalence of wintertime fog and low air quality conditions over South Asia, where water vapor contributes more than half of the aerosol optical depth. The aerosol-boundary layer interactions lead to the moistening of the boundary layer and drying of the free-troposphere, which amplifies the long-term trend in relative humidity over the Indo-Gangetic Plain during winter. Hence, the aerosol-water vapor interaction plays a decisive role in the formation and maintenance of the wintertime thick fog conditions over South Asia, which needs to be considered for planning mitigation strategies.
Effect of NOX, O3 and NH3 on sulfur isotope composition during
heterogeneous oxidation of SO2: a laboratory investigation
Authors: Guo Zhaobing , Xu Mingyi , He Yuxuan , Gao Shuo , Xu Chenmin , Zhu Bin , Guo Qingjun , Shen Xiaoyu , Zhao Shuang , Qiu Pengxiang
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Sulfate aerosol is a major fraction of haze, playing an important role in aerosol formation and aging processes. In order to understand the mechanism of sulfate formations, the characteristics of sulfur isotope composition were determined during different heterogeneous oxidation reactions of sulfur dioxide. Although NH3 was more beneficial to the formation of sulfate, compared with NOX and O3, 34S tended to enrich the lighter sulfur isotopes in the presence of NH3. Furthermore, in consideration of the potential competitive effects of NOX, O3, and NH3 in the heterogeneous oxidation processes, the contributions of each gas were evaluated via Rayleigh distillation model. Notably, NOX oxidation contributed 67.5±10 % of the whole sulfate production, which is higher than O3 (13.3±10 %), and NH3 oxidation (19.2±10 %) on the basic of the average fractionation factor. The observed δ34S values of sulfate aerosols were negatively correlated with sulfur oxidation ratios, owing to the sulfur isotopic fractionations during the sulfate formation processes. Given the isotope mass balance, the overall δ34Ssulfate approached the δ34Semission as oxidation of SO2 progressed, suggesting that NOX played a major rather than a sole role in the different heterogeneous oxidation processes of SO2.
Dynamics of the Mediterranean droughts from 850 to 2099 AD in
the Community Earth System Model
Authors: Kim Woon Mi , Raible Christoph C.
Published: July 2020

Abstract. In this study, we analyze the dynamics of multi-year long droughts over the western and central Mediterranean region for the period of 850–2099 AD using the Community Earth System model version 1.0.1. Our study indicates that Mediterranean droughts during the period of 850–1849 AD are mainly driven by the internal variability of the climate system. A barotropic high pressure system together with a positive temperature anomaly over central Europe and the Mediterranean is the prominent pattern that occurs in all seasons with droughts. Modes of variability, i.e. the North Atlantic Oscillation and El Niño Southern-Oscillation, play an important role at the initial stage of droughts. However, the persistence of multi-year droughts is determined by the interaction between the regional atmospheric and soil moisture variables. This interaction becomes stronger during the 1850–2099 AD period, reducing the importance of modes of variability and inducing a constant dryness over the Mediterranean region. Additionally, the discrepancy among diverse drought metrics in representing past droughts is shown, re-affirming the necessity of assessing a variety of drought indices even in the paleoclimate context.
Element and radionuclide concentrations in soils and wildlife from
forests in north-east England with a focus on species representative
of the ICRP's Reference Animals and Plants
Authors: Barnett Catherine L. , Beresford Nicholas A. , Wood Michael D. , Izquierdo Maria , Walker Lee A. , Fawkes Ross
Published: July 2020

Abstract. There are international recommendations that the environment (i.e. wildlife) is assessed for the potential impact of releases of ionising radiation. The transfer of radionuclides to wildlife from media (e.g. soil, water) is usually described using the whole-organism concentration ratio (CRwo-media) and a number of assessment models use these values to estimate radiation exposure and risk to wildlife; however, there are many gaps in knowledge. This paper describes a study conducted in 2015–2016 to sample terrestrial wildlife, soil and water from two forests in north-east England. Sampling was targeted towards species representative of the International Commission on Radiological Protection's (ICRP) terrestrial Reference Animals and Plants (RAPs): Wild Grass (Poaceae family), Pine Tree (Pinaceae family), Earthworm (Lumbricidae family), Bee (Apidae family), Rat (Muridae family), Deer (Cervidae family) and Frog (Ranidae family); opportunistic sampling of plant and fungi species was also conducted. The dataset comprises stable element concentrations for 30 elements, radionuclide activity concentrations for K-40 and Cs-137, and radionuclide and stable element concentration ratios (CRwo-media). These data have significantly increased the number of CRwo-media values available for the ICRP RAPs and will contribute to the development of the ICRP's environmental protection framework. Data will be included in the international database of wildlife transfer parameters for radioecological models and hence are likely to contribute to model developments in the future. All data and supporting documentation are freely available from the Environmental Information Data Centre (EIDC; https://eidc.ac.uk/) under the terms and conditions of the Open Government Licence (Barnett et al., 2020 https://doi.org/10.5285/8f85c188-a915-46ac-966a-95fcb1491be6).
Integrated evaluation of water-related disasters using the analytical hierarchy process under land use change and climate change issues in Laos
Authors: Phrakonkham Sengphrachanh , Kazama So , Daisuke Komori
Published: July 2020

Abstract. In the past few decades, various natural hazards have occurred in Laos. To lower the consequences and losses caused by hazardous events, it is important to understand the magnitude of each hazard and the potential impact area. The main objective of this study was to propose a new approach to integrating hazard maps to detect hazardous areas on a national scale, for which area-limited data are available. The integrated hazard maps were based on a merging of five hazard maps: floods, land use changes, landslides, climate change impacts on floods and climate change impacts on landslides. The integrated hazard map consists of 6 maps under 3 representative concentration pathway (RCP) scenarios and 2 time periods (near future and far future). The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) was used as a tool to combine the different hazard maps into an integrated hazard map. From the results, comparing the increase in the very high-hazard area between the integrated hazard maps of the far future under the RCP2.6 and RCP4.5 scenarios, Khammouan Province has the highest increase (16.45 %). Additionally, the very high-hazard area in Khammouan Province increased by approximately 12.47 % between the integrated hazard maps under the RCP4.5 and 8.5 scenarios of the far future.
An analytical solution for wind deficit decay behind a wind energy converter using momentum flux conservation validated by UAS data
Authors: Mauz Moritz , van Kesteren Bram , Platis Andreas , Emeis Stefan , Bange Jens
Published: July 2020

Abstract. The wind deﬁcit behind a wind energy converter (WEC) results from a complex interaction of forces. Kinetic energy is removed from the atmosphere, but coherent turbulent structures prevent a swift compensation of momentum within the wake behind the WEC. A detailed description of the wake is beneﬁcial in meso-scale weather forecast (e.g. WRF models) and numerical simulations of wind wake deﬁcits. Especially in the near to intermediate wake (0.5–5 rotor diameter D), the dominating processes characterising the wake formation change along the wake. The conservation equation of momentum is used as a starting point to map the most important processes assuming the WEC operates at maximum efﬁciency in a neutral stratiﬁed boundary layer. The wake is divided into three different regions to accommodate the changing impact of atmospheric turbulence and the shear created by the WEC onto the wake. A differential equation that depicts the variable momentum transport into the wind deﬁcit along the wake is derived and solved analytically. Additionally, a numerical solution (Euler method) of the simpliﬁed momentum conservation equation is shown to provide a quality control and error estimate to the analytical model. The analytical solution is compared to in-situ wake measurements behind an Enercon E-112 converter, located in the Jade Wind Park near the North Sea coast in Germany, captured by the MASC-3 UAS (unmanned aircraft system) of the University of Tübingen. The obtained UAS data cover the distance from 0.5–5 D at hub height behind the nacelle. The analytical and numerical model are found to be in good agreement with the data of the three measurement ﬂights behind the WEC.
Defining Influential Factors of Capital Adequacy Ratio: An Examination upon Turkish Banking Sector (2006/Q1-2019/Q1)
Authors: Kartal Mustafa Tevfik
Published: July 2020

Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of the Turkish Banking Sector (TBS) decreased dramatically from 30.9% in 2003 to 17.1% as of May 2019. This figure shows that although TBS has still a relatively high CAR compared to many countries, unfortunately there is a decreasing trend. A downward trend in CAR constitutes risks due to the limit of providing credits. Therefore, the level of CAR has importance for making a positive contribution to sustainable economic growth. So, influential factors of CAR should be determined first. In this context, Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) method, 14 explanatory variables, and quarterly data are used for the period of 2006/Q1-2019/Q1. It is determined that credits/total assets ratio, legal equities, risk weighted assets, nonperforming loans (NPL), NPL/total credits ratio, and credit/deposit ratio are influential factors on CAR in Turkey.
The Brand Relationship of Cult-Like Following: Developing Scales of Measurement in Apple and Catholic Devotees
Authors: Wu Yi-Chia , Minor Michael S.
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this research aims to fill in the gap in the religion-brand relationship, and explores what constitutes a cult-like allegiance to a brand, by examining subjects’ relationship to the Apple brand, comparing survey response by subjects who were “devotees” versus “indifferents” to Catholicism and to Apple. This paper uses Ninian Smart’s (1989) “Seven Dimensions of Religion” as a theoretical framework to develop scales of measurement among Apple and Catholic devotees. The contribution of this research is the development of Catholic and Apple scales. The Catholic scale extracted three factors and the Apple scale generated four factors in CFA.
The Perception of Teachers about Financial Markets and Instruments Information
Authors: Sayım Ferhat , Serdar Nurdan
Published: July 2020

In recent years, online shopping, online financial transactions and social media have become a subject of interest to everyone. Current economic news and economic developments are being interpreted by all. In addition, individuals constitute the class of consumers as the most important element of microeconomics. Also regardless of profession, individuals carry out entrepreneurial activities and constitute economic units such as firms and so on. The public's so much interconnectedness with the economy is normal, and this interest has been the subject of more research in academic circles in recent years. Many researches have been done on measuring the financial literacy of various public sectors. Various scales have been prepared. The financial literacy of teachers, who are the main component of education system, is very important both in terms of the large professional community they represent and in terms of the student population they train. In this aspect, teachers' familiarity with financial systems and concepts, how they make sense of them in their daily lives have been seen as a subject worth investigating. The scales of financial literacy studies are examined in the literature. Also, the scale of the measurement of the level of financial knowledge felt towards the business environment other than financial literacy has been examined. A new scale has been prepared that includes the main elements of these two basic scales. A survey has been conducted in various subtitles that do not exceed one page. The questionnaire was applied to teachers in schools. It is given high importance that they fill the questionnaire with the researcher. Data which transmitted in excel are tried to be interpreted through the SPSS program. The survey contains sub-headings and will serve as the basis for more than one study. Teachers' knowledge of the financial system is as low as expected. When applying the questionnaire, teachers talk about realizing that they don't really know some of the concepts they use in everyday life. However, it is observed that the information levels are increasing about some focus issues. Data related teachers' financial literacy, such as the functioning of the financial system, recognizing financial institutions, recognizing financial instruments, recognizing and making financial transactions are gathered. Summary tables have been created. In this study, teachers' familiarity with financial concepts is explained.
NHS Nightingale North West: A Medical Student on the Front Lines
Authors: Holt Lewis
Published: July 2020

Seemingly overnight, on the 12th of March 2020, healthcare systems the world over changed as the World Health Organisation deemed COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. I was moved directly into the fourth year of my medical studies without examination, and applied to work in one of the few field hospitals set up across the United Kingdom, designed to handle to worst case scenario of COVID-19. Here I tended to the most basic needs of patients as a care support worker and witness first hand the relentlessness of this awful disease.  Being able to help and work in a role I was not familiar with has given me great insight into the needs of patient’s whether they are going home or in their final days of life.  As the pandemic cools down and the incidence curve flattens, we have all been put on standby, hopefully not to be required again.
Breve recorrido por el emprendimiento social en Japón: Del Japón pre-moderno hasta el Tōhoku post Fukushima
Authors: Malo Sanz Mario
Published: July 2020

El presente artículo, tiene como objetivo dotar de dimensión analítica al sujeto social conocido como social entrepeneur, desde el Japón pre-moderno hasta sus nuevas formas de desarrollo en el Tōhoku post Fukushima. Hablamos de una figura, cuya conformación histórica podemos observar de forma intermitente en el Japón preindustrial, llegando hasta la modernidad del era Meiji, y cuya normatividad estructural cambiará sustancialmente tras la primera guerra mundial, para llegar hasta nuestros días bajo diferentes iniciativas. La transformación de las dinámicas coyunturales en el plano socioeconómico y político, unidas al fenómeno de la globalización hacen que el concepto que hoy usamos para definir este tipo de propuesta de desarrollo, esté estrechamente ligado a los procesos que se dan en Europa y Estados Unidos a finales de los años 80, y que empiece a tener cierta transcendencia durante la primera década del XXI, alcanzando cuotas importantes de significación social tras el triple desastre de Fukushima en 2011.
Traducción de "La literatura japonesa en el mundo" de Donald Keene
Authors: Keene Donald , Flores José-Abel
Published: July 2020

Introducción de José-Abel Flores.

Texto "La literatura japonesa en el mundo" de Donald Keene, traducido por Santiago J. Martín.
Capsule endoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease: when and how
Authors: Hilmi Ida , Kobayashi Taku
Published: July 2020

Capsule endoscopy (CE) is emerging as an important investigation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); common types include the standard small bowel CE and colon CE. More recently, the pan-enteric CE was developed to assess the large and small bowel in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). Emerging indications include noninvasive assessment for mucosal healing (both in the small bowel and the colon) and detection of postoperative recurrence in patients with CD. Given the increasing adoption, several CE scoring systems have been specifically developed for IBD. The greatest concern with performing CE, particularly in CD, is capsule retention, but this can be overcome by performing cross-sectional imaging such as magnetic resonance enterography and using patency capsules before performing the procedure. The development of software for automated detection of mucosal abnormalities typically seen in IBD may further increase its adoption.
The Complex Construction of Female English Teachers’ Identity in Iran
Authors: Safatian Fakhereh
Published: July 2020

There has been a growing interest regarding the identity formation in the broader TESOL research field; however there is scares number of studies which examined the formation of the female teacher’s identity using a feminist poststructuralist framework. This study also attempts to help to grow the existing literature regarding the female teacher’s identity formation by seeking to explore the construction of an Iranian female English teacher identity and the related discourses that shape and reshape her identity through delving into the narratives, using data collected from interviews.  To investigate the participant’s main subject positions and the prevailing discursive practices that construct them, feminist poststructuralist conceptual framework was applied in this study. The research data, gathered from interviews indicates the teacher’s identity as multiple, complex, and contradictory construct. The findings reveal both gender and professional discourses impact the way which this woman tries to conceive a sense of coherent self. The normative, disciplinary, and individualizing nature of the gender and professional discourses was also revealed as the result of the analysis.
Assessment of sedation need in a group of patients undergoing dental treatment at a tertiary facility in Lagos State
Authors: A. Oyapero , L.L. Enone , A. Osasuyi
Published: July 2020

Aims: The fear of dental treatment and anxiety about dental procedures are prevalent and have an impact on the quality of life of patients and the quality of dental treatment they receive. Sedation can be useful for patients undergoing complex or unpleasant operative procedures but there is no appropriate documentation on the need for sedation for pain and anxiety control in dental clinics in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to assess the need for sedation by a group of patients undergoing dental treatment using the indicator of sedation need (IOSN) assessment tool. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at the restorative dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. (LASUTH). The ISON questionnaire consisting of the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) and the medical and behavioral indicator rank score was used to assess sedation need. Results: Majority of the respondents were female (52.9%); between 21–30 years old (30.5%); had Tertiary education (68.9%); had not had a previous traumatic treatment (60.9%) and required a complex dental treatment (53.0%). Those in the 21–30 years age category, females, secondary school educated and those that had previous traumatic treatment had higher anxiety scores. The female gender (0.024); educational level (0.021); Previous traumatic treatment (0.049); treatment complexity (0.000) and Medical and behavioral rank score (0.000) were significantly associated with a high ISON. Overall 8% of the sample indicated very high dental anxiety (HDA) with total scores above the 19 and above. Conclusion: Using the ISON, 10% of the respondents had a high or very high sedation need. Easy access to conscious sedation in dental offices and knowledge of this access might encourage the fearful among the general population to seek oral care promptly.