bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Indian and Oriental studies in a Euro-Indian perspective for the 21st century
Authors: Byrski Maria Krzysztof
Published: February 2019

Collegium Civitas; University of WarsawThe basic presumption is the need in Oriental studies to go much further than mere description of different civilisations. They should be compared with our own, and the question of whether the concepts evolved by those civilisations can help us better understand the reality in which we actually happen to live should be asked. For the adoption of this approach to the study of South Asia, it is suggested that European and Indian civilisations are ‘twins-unlike’. The paradox is intended since certain—so to say—general structural aspects of both civilisations are similar (geographical magnitude, variety of climate, size of population, and its anthropological, ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity), but as far as content is concerned they are of course very much unlike each other. The conclusion of our comparison is that Indian traditional civilisation is that of sustenance and containment while the European one is that of progress, development and expansion. Proper synergy of the two tendencies is postulated for sustainable development to be achieved.
Professor O.M. Kowalewski—Mongolian studies scholar, traveller and enlightener: His biographical landmarks
Authors: Valeev Ramil M. , Kulganek Irina V. , Tulisow Jerzy
Published: February 2019

Kazan (Volga Region) Federal UniversityInstitute of Oriental Manuscripts of Russian Academy of ScienceUniversity of Warsaw In this article, materials devoted to the basic stages of the life and activity of a graduate of Vilna University (1821), Professor Osip Mikhailovich Kowalewski (1801–1878), are presented. He held the first chair of Mongolian literature in Russia and Europe and served as dean and rector of Kazan University. Prof Kowalewski made scientific trips to Siberia, Buryatia, Mongolia and China (1828–1833); collected unique books, manuscripts, and ethnographic materials of the people of Central Asia; and became the author of classical works concerning Buddhism and the history, languages, literature, religions, folklore, and ethnography of the Mongolian people.
Early history of Oriental studies at Vilnius University
Authors: Mejor Marek
Published: February 2019

University of WarsawThe present paper was written as a contribution to the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Oriental studies at Vilnius University. The early history of Oriental studies, covering the period 1805–24, is presented on the basis of archival materials from collections kept in the Lithuanian State Historical Archives, Vilnius University Library, and Czartoryskis’ Library in Kraków. Two basic documents are published here for the first time. In the first quarter of the 19th century, three sequential attempts towards establishing a chair of Oriental studies at Vilnius University were undertaken, each one connected with a particular candidate: Szymon Żukowski (1782–1834), Julius Klaproth (1783–1835), and Józef Sękowski (1800–1858).
In memoriam Linnart Mäll
Authors: LÄÄNEMETS Märt
Published: February 2019

Tartu University
No one departs this world without leaving a trace. Every person or creature leaves behind a trace that is distinctive in terms of visibility, extent and influence. That trace may be ploughed into the soil of a field or carved in history by stone or the sword. It may, however, also at first glance be less noticeable but more influential than that recorded by plough, stone or sword—that is the case when the trace a person leaves is in the area of culture.
Sa skya Paṇḍita on the defining characteristic and variegation of direct perception (based on his Tshad ma rigs gter with his auto-commentary and Go-rams pa’s sub-commentary providing contextual and subtextual clarification)
Authors: Stewart Bruce J.
Published: February 2019

Independent scholarThe present study focuses on the defining characteristic and variegation of direct perception (mngon sum, pratyakṣa) as laid out by Sa-skya Paṇḍita Kun-dga’ rgyal-mtshan (1182–1251) in the first eight verses of the ‘Direct Perception’ chapter in his Tshad-ma rigs pa’i gter. As is well known, direct perception along with inference (rjes dpag, anumāna) make up the two means of valid cognition (tshad ma, pramāṇa) according the Buddhist system of epistemology initiated by the renowned Buddhist philosopher Dignāga (circa 480–540) and expanded and further developed by his indirect follower Dharmakīrti (mid-7th century). Each of these means of valid cognitionis restricted to its respective objects (prameya, gzhal bya); the specifically characterised object (rang mtshan, svalakṣaṇa) is the object of a direct perception and the generally characterised object (spyi mtshan, sāmānyalakṣaṇa) is the object for an inference.
Books Reviews
Authors: Podoler Guy , Lee Pauline C.
Published: February 2019

Guy Podoler. Monuments, Memory, and Identity: Constructing the Colonial Past in South Korea, Welten Ostasiens. Worlds of East Asia. Mondes de l‘Extrême- Orient 18, Bern: Peter Lang AG, 2011, 272 pp., num. ill. ISBN 978-3-0343-0660-7 (hardbound), € 52.80
Pauline C. Lee. Li Zhi 李贽, Confucianism and the Virtue of Desire, SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture, Albany: SUNY Press, 2012, pp. 202. ISBN 978-1-4384-3927-3 (hardcover), $75.00
Introduction: Modern Japan and Korea seen through various media
Authors: Koma Kyoko
Published: February 2019

Vytautas Magnus UniversityThis issue discusses cultural aspects of modern Japan and Korea seen through various media. Media in this issue is not simple mass media like newspapers, journals, and TV, but media in a much broader meaning. According to Helen Katz, media has two roles: to inform and to entertain. Newspapers inform but also entertain readers. Literature could also be considered a medium to entertain readers. Autobiographic literature or non-fiction literature informs a kind of reality. Fashion could be also considered a medium for a human being to transmit information (occupation, taste, identity) and entertain (for example, the fashionable style of singers permits them to entertain TV spectators). In this issue, we approach some cultural aspects of modern Japan and Korea as seen through several types of media from popular culture, film, fashion and newspapers to cultural media as a tool of public diplomacy. Our topics are as follows....
Acculturation of French fashion in Japan after World War II: Fashion as a device constructing identity
Authors: Koma Kyoko
Published: February 2019

Vytautas Magnus University / Mykolas Romeris UniversityIn our paper, we discuss how French fashion was acculturated in Japan after WWII, a period in which Japan rushed to modernise/occidentalise. Through an analysis of the dominant discourse of Japanese fashion magazines, we focus on the followingFrench fashion trend that spread throughout Japan: a long, flared skirt inspired by a Paris fashion. The skirt was a new look by French fashion designer Christian Dior just after WWII. The other focus of this paper is on the soaring popularity of European brand Louis Vuitton in 1970 and 1999. Modernisation in the fashion realm following WWII could be said to be the localisation of the French fashions followed by Americans; the manner by which French fashion was acculturated in Japan after WWII changed according to the Japanese social context. Articles in the dressmaking fashion magazine Soen promoted the new style blindly. In the 1970s when great economic growth was realised, Japanese travellers shopping for real Louis Vuitton bags in France were attempting to belong to middle class society. Featured articles on Louis Vuitton in 1999 presented several ways of localising the usage of this bag for all generations of women to find belonging in their own groups.
Agroeconomic and agroecological aspects of spatial variation of rye (Secale cereale) yields within Polesia and the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine: The usage of geographically weighted principal components analysis
Authors: Kunah O. M. , Pakhomov O. Y. , Zymaroieva А. А. , Demchuk N. I. , Skupskyi R. M. , Bezuhla L. S. , Vladyka Y. P.
Published: February 2019

In the present article, the patterns of the geographic variability in yields of rye within Polesia and the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine are presented and the correlation of the factors and dynamics of an agroeconomic and agroecological nature was determined. The dynamics of rye yields in the study area over time were determined as being characterized by three extreme points: two local maxima and one local minimum. Specific terms of the polynomial curve of the fourth order can be meaningfully interpreted and applied to describe the dynamics of productivity. Free members of the polynomial indicate culture productivity in the starting period. Dynamics of the productivity that can be explained by the regression indicate that agrotechnological and agrecological conditions of agricultural production are a pervasive factor that determines the presence of a general trend. The determination coefficient of the regression total trend can be interpreted as an indicator of the role of the agrotechnological and agroeconomic factors in the dynamics of productivity. The residue of the trend regression model can be interpreted so as to include the agroecological component of the rye yields dynamics. Their analysis revealed seven key components that together explained 58.4% of the total variability of the space feature. The principal components of vibrational patterns reflect the specific nature of variation of rye yields over time, which are spatially defined. Vibrational effects are environmental in nature. Geographically weighted principal component analysis showed the transience of environmental spatial modes which determine the oscillating component of rye yield variation over time. Spaces within which the structure of ecological interactions remains unchanged can be considered as the basis of agroecological zoning areas.
Comparison of commonly used ecological scales with the Belgard Plant Ecomorph System
Authors: Baranovski B. , Roschina N. , Karmyzova L. , Ivanko I.
Published: February 2019

There are several ecological scales developed both for phytoindication of ecological factors and plant ecomorphs. Among them, the scales of Ellenberg and Tsyganov are the most commonly used. L. G. Ramensky and P. S. Pogrebnyak had developed a phytoindication method; they also were founders of first ecological scale of plant species in relation to various environmental factors. One of first ecomorph systems was developed by Alexander Lyutsianovich Belgard. In 1947, Belgard presented a tabular ecomorph system in his doctoral dissertation, and later in monograph “Forest vegetation of the South-East of Ukraine”. In the system he used abbreviated Latin names applying terminology proposed in the late 19th century by Dekandol, Warmin and other authors. He considered ecomorphs as adaptations of plants to environmental conditions in forests of the steppe zone of Ukraine where forest cenoses are exposed to processes of steppization, prairification, swamping, salinization, and thus clarification of relationships between forest, meadow, steppe, marsh and weed plant species was essential. Therefore, development and introduction of cenomorph terms as “adaptation of plant species to phytocenosis as a whole” were an absolutely new contribution to the concept of ecomorph system. In environmental factor scales of Ellenberg and other authors, environment characteristics based on phytoindication were underlined; in the Belgard Plant Ecomorph System, ecomorphs reflect ability of plant species to grow within certain ranges of a given factor. These approaches are quite comparable, and ecomorphs of the Belgard system correspond to certain grades of the Ellenberg and Tsyganov scales. The Belgard ecomorph system has been applied in a number of fundamental and applied works on plant ecology and phytocenology. It is convenient for characterizing ecological features of plant species growing in the steppe zone with a wide range of environment factors such as lighting, humidity, and soil richness. Other authors have expanded and supplemented the Belgard Plant Ecomorph System based on its strategy. A number of ecomorphs was introduced; they reflect intermediate or extreme gradations of factors. A new cenomorph – silvomargoant – has been proposed by the authors of this paper.
Resistance of seedlings of native and alien species of the genus Bidens (Asteraceae) from different geographic populations to the action of heavy metals
Authors: Krylova E. G. , Vasilyeva N. V. , Ivanova E. S.
Published: February 2019

One approach to assessing the competitiveness of invasive species is a comparative analysis of the morphological, physiological, and reproductive traits of this species with native species of the same genus. The invasive species Bidens frondosa L. from the Asteraceae family, included in the list of the 50 most common and most aggressive invasive species in Europe, occupies the same ecological niche as the native species B. tripartita L., and displaces it from natural habitats. There is an obvious and growing interest in the sustainability of B. tripartita and B. frondosa in extreme conditions of existence, one of which is the action of heavy metals. Our research was performed in laboratory conditions with seedlings that developed from seeds collected from populations of the Upper and Middle Volga region. The seeds were germinated in Ni2+ and Cu2+ solutions at various concentrations. At the end of the experiment, morphometric parameters were measured and the index of tolerance was determined. Seedlings from different populations under the influence of nickel ions developed at concentrations of 1–50 mg/l, under the influence of copper ions – at 1–100 mg/l. The nickel and copper ions had the greatest toxic effect on the growth and development of the root system – at 25 mg/l and above, the main root was completely necrotic, while the action of copper ions simultaneously increased the number of adventitious roots. The tolerance index (“root test”) under the action of nickel ions was higher among the seedlings from the population of the Middle Volga region, while under the action of copper ions there were no significant differences among the seedlings from different populations. However, it decreased with the action of both heavy metals at a concentration of 10 mg/l. High concentrations of both metals significantly reduced the length of the hypocotyl, cotyledon, and the true leaf. It was also found that copper ions are more toxic for the root system (main root and adventitious roots), nickel ions – for above-ground organs (hypocotyl, cotyledons, and true leaves). We noted differences between the populations to the action of nickel and copper. From the population of the Upper Volga region, the seedlings of B. frondosa were more stable. For seedlings from the population of the Middle Volga, a smaller toxic effect was confirmed for B. tripartita. It can be assumed that the resistance of B. frondosa to the action of heavy metals as a stress factor in the Upper Volga region is one of the reasons for the suppression of B. tripartita by the invasive species.
Contamination of animal-keeping premises with eggs of parasitic worms
Authors: Paliy A. P. , Sumakova N. V. , Mashkey A. M. , Petrov R. V. , Paliy A. P. , Ishchenko K. V.
Published: February 2019

Today, one of the important problems in the cultivation and maintenance of agricultural and domestic animals, both in industrial and private farms, is the spread of ecto- and endoparasites, which cause a significant decline in animal productivity, endanger their health and cause economic losses. The study of the level of distribution and conducting of diagnostic studies on parasitoses of animals in farms with different production orientation is an important and integral part of the overall complex of preventive and health-improving measures. The research was carried out during 2007–2017 in livestock enterprises of Kharkiv Oblast. As a part of the research work, 540 samples were collected from livestock farms, of which 180 were from the premises for keeping pigs, 100 from premises for keeping sheep, 120 from premises for keeping cattle, 80 from premises for dogs and 60 – from the surrounding territories of the livestock enterprises. We found that the objects of livestock rearing (pig complex, sheep farm, dairy farm, cynological center) in Kharkiv Oblast have a significant level of sanitary contamination with exogenous forms of helminths (21.7–45.6%) and the soil of the territories (20.0–36.6%). From samples taken from premises for pigs, eggs of four morphotypes were isolated (Ascaris suum – 5.3%, Trichuris suis – 14.6%, Oesophagostomum dentatum – 60.6%, Strongyloides ransomi – 19.4%), from premises for sheep – three morphotypes (Dicrocoelium lanceatum – 3.8%, Trichuris ovis – 29.3%, Strongylata spp. – 46.9%), from premises for cows – three morphotypes (Neoascaris vitulorum – 2.7%, Trichuris skrjabini – 12.9%, Strongylata spp. – 34.5%), premises for dogs – four morphotypes (Toxocara canis – 6.1%, Toxascaris leonina – 5.4%, Trichuris vulpis – 20.6%, Ancylostoma caninum – 17.5%). It should be noted that the places most contaminated with eggs of helminths were manure gutters (100%) and the floor of livestock buildings (50.0–86.7%). It has also been determined that, in the conditions of the cynological center, the Musca domestica was the source of environmental contamination with exogenous forms of Toxocara canis and Trichuris vulpis, and that the Muscina stabulans and Stomoxys calcitrans can be the source of spread of larvae of Ancylostoma caninum and eggs of Trichuris vulpis respectively.
Tortrix Moths (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) of Grafskiy Park and agrobiostation of M. Gogol Nizhyn State University (Chernigiv region, Ukraine)
Authors: Kavurka V. V.
Published: February 2019

An annotated list of tortricid moths (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) of the Grafsky Park and the agrobiostation of the Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University is given for the first time. In total, from 1987 to 2018, 95 species of 13 tribes were identified in the studied area: Tortricini – 6 species, Cochylini – 12 species, Cnephasiini – 7 species, Archipini – 12 species, Sparganothini – 1 species, Endotheniini – 4 species, Bactrini – 2 species, Olethreutini – 12 species, Lobesiini – 1 species, Enarmoniini – 6 species, Eucosmini – 22 species and Grapholitini – 9 species. It is about 40% of the species diversity of tortricid moths of Chernihiv region known now, and about 17% of the fauna of Ukraine. The distribution and biology of the recorded species are analized. Herein 54 species of tortricid moths are recorded for Chernihiv region for the first time, 34 species (Tortrix viridana, Aleimma loeflingiana, Acleris holmiana, A. forsskaleana, Eupoecilia ambiguella, Archips podana, A. crataegana, A. xylosteana, Choristoneura diversana, Argyrotaenia ljungiana, Ptycholoma lecheana, Pandemis corylana, P. cerasana, P. heparana, Syndemis musculana, Adoxophyes orana, Apotomis betuletana, Orthotaenia undulana, Hedya salicella, H. nubiferana, H. pruniana, H. ochroleucana, Ancylis achatana, A. mitterbacheriana, Spilonota ocellana, Gibberifera simplana, Epinotia nisella, Notocelia uddmanniana, Cydia pomonella, C. pyrivora, C. fagiglandana, C. splendana, C. amplana, Grapholita funebrana) are known as pests of deciduous trees and 4 species (Piniphila bifasciana, Gravitarmata margarotana, Rhyacionia buoliana, Cydia strobilella) are known as pests of coniferous trees.
An Analysis of Utilization of Postnatal Care Services Among Mothers in Nigeria
Authors: A.O Adigun , K.A Adigun
Published: February 2019

This study examined the factors influencing postnatal health care attendance among Women in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The data used for the study was gathered by making use of structured questionnaire. Five hypotheses were formulated, chi-square and multiple linear regressions were used to analyze the data. From the result obtained, it was revealed that employment status, nature of settlement, religious belief, and place of delivery of women goes a long way in influencing their postnatal health care attendance. While educational levels of women do not influence their postnatal health care attendance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that effort to strengthen postnatal care should focus on universal coverage by addressing financial, religion, nature of settlement, place of delivery, education and cultural barriers to vulnerable groups, quality improvement to increase women’s satisfaction and carry the less privilege along and integration programmes to maximize the contact between women and health care services during and after delivery and enhance economic development.
A Pathway to Guiding, Stimulating, and Maintaining Open Innovation in Multinational Enterprise
Authors: Bigley Dr. Joel
Published: February 2019

Agency Theory has attracted significant controversy by exposing both conflicts of interest within the firm based on the innate human need that is self-interest. A lack of self-interest leads to destructive behavior and incentives will make the work place more difficult to control. Open innovation has been an increasing trend with large companies, however, the cost savings and the structure of this integrative mechanism may still be unknown. To provide a more ontological view of agency theory in an open innovation environment, the author shows that organizational defenses can be overcome to promote mutual benefits for the firm. A case study is used that shows that a multinational enterprise can realize growth and be agile in spite of its size. The author adds to theory by establishing propositions for growth by leveraging relatedness and collaboration that enables open innovation throughout a federated organizational design.
Development Strategy Of Village Tourism Area In Petulu Village, Gianyar Regency
Authors: Suhendra I Wayan Gede Yana , Agung A. A. Putu , Maba Wayan
Published: February 2019

Tourism potential in Petulu Village is quite large but has not been optimally utilized to be developed as a tourism village given the constraints, such as weak human resources, weak understanding of the concept of tourism villages, uncertain natural conditions, and lack of tourism supporting infrastructure. This research was conducted to analyze the strategy in the development of Petulu Village as a kokokan tourism village in Gianyar Regency. Using SWOT analysis can analyze factors, opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses. This research was conducted by combining two methods, namely: qualitative methods and quantitative methods, in their presentation in the form of tables and narratives. The results of the research strategy for the development of the kokokan tourism village in Petulu Gianyar Village are based on the SWOT matrix indicating that the strength and opportunity strategy factors have the highest value of 3,248, where the strength factor is 1,703 and the opportunity factor is 1,545. The development strategy is; 1). Developing bird watching attractions heron bird and making captivity to preserve heron bird; 2). Make tour packages with nearby tours such as monkey forest, clinging rice terrace, kokokan petulu, ubud; 3). Maintain and develop cultural and artistic traditions in the Petulu Village area, 4). Develop and improve carving production as souvenirs, in the form of statues, key chains, heron bird paintings; 5) Maintain the cleanliness of the natural environment; 6). Developing typical village culinary such as typical petulu, injin injur, satay kakul
Leadership Effect and Work Motivation to Employee's Performance with Work Satisfaction as a Mediation Variable (Study in the Denpasar City Regional Agency)
Authors: Wijaya Wayan Gede , Sapta I Ketut Setia , Putu Agung Anak Agung , Sudja I Nengah
Published: February 2019

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership, work motivation, on performance mediated job satisfaction. The increase in job satisfaction for employees certainly has an impact on the performance shown. There are differences between employees who have satisfaction with those who don't. Employees who feel satisfaction in their work tend to have a better record of attendance and adherence to regulations. These employees also usually have better achievements than employees who do not have satisfaction in their jobs. Employees who feel satisfied with their work have a greater chance to talk about positive things about their organization, help others and make their performance exceed normal estimates. The sample in this study were 58 employees of the Denpasar City Revenue Agency. Testing of model suitability through validation testing on PLS. Research results show leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Leadership has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Job satisfaction has a significant positive effect on employee performance.
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Burkina Faso from 2006 to 2017: Results of national surveys
Authors: Diandé Souba , Badoum Gisèle , Combary Adjima , Zombra Issaka , Saouadogo Tandaogo , Sawadogo Léon T. , Nébié Bayéma , Gnanou Saïdou , Zigani Adama , Ouédraogo Seydou Mohamed , Diallo Adama , Kaboré Seydou , Sangaré Lassana
Published: February 2019

Setting: A survey of the prevalence of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in new and previously treated patients (PTPs) was performed in Burkina Faso from 2016 to 2017.

Design: In this cross-sectional survey, a structured questionnaire was administered to eligible smear-positive patients in all 86 diagnostic and treatment centers of the country to collect their socio-demographic characteristics and medical histories. Their sputa were tested using the Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin (MTB/RIF) Xpert assay. Those which were found to be positive for TB and rifampicin-resistant were also tested with GenoType MTBDRplus2.0 and MTBDRsl2.0. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to determine risk factors associated with rifampicin resistance.

Results: Of the 1140 smear-positive patients enrolled, 995 new and 145 PTPs were positive for MTB complex by Xpert. Of these, 2.0% (20/995, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.1–2.9) of the new cases and 14.5% (95% CI: 14.2–20.2) of the PTPs were resistant to rifampicin; 83% of them has multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). None were pre-extensively drug-resistant TB (pre-XDR-TB) or XDR-TB. Only the previous treatment was significantly associated with rifampicin resistance, p < 0.0001.

Conclusion: Similar to global trends, rifampicin resistance was significantly higher in patients with prior TB treatment (14.5%) than in naïve patients (2.0%). These percentages are slightly below the global averages, but nonetheless suggest the need for continued vigilance. Extending the use of Xpert testing should strengthen the surveillance of DR-TB in Burkina Faso.
The role of family and personality traits in Internet gaming disorder: A mediation model combining cognitive and attachment perspectives
Authors: Throuvala Melina A. , Janikian Mari , Griffiths Mark D. , Rennoldson Mike , Kuss Daria J.
Published: February 2019

Background and aims

Gaming disorder was recently recognized as a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization and included in the International Classification of Diseases. Extensive research has been conducted with regard to psychosocial correlates and comorbidity, less so for the developmental mechanisms and the processes leading to the disorder. The association between family factors, personality traits, and gaming has been studied independently but not in combination. To fill this gap in knowledge, this study examined (a) the association between parental acceptance–rejection theory and Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and (b) the mediating and moderating effect of core self-evaluations (CSE), a personality construct, on the aforementioned variables.

Methods

The study was quantitative and involved young adults members of online gaming communities (N = 225).

Results

The results showed that parental rejection is associated with the occurrence of IGD, only through the mediating effect of CSE. The moderation model was not confirmed.

Discussion

Findings bridge early emotional deficits with CSE personality traits and IGD, based on two widely acknowledged theoretical frameworks. In addition, they highlight the importance of the father’s role in upbringing.

Conclusions

These frameworks combine cognitive and attachment perspectives and a process-oriented approach to the development and maintenance of IGD. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to (a) the mechanisms leading to the disorder and (b) providing an evidence base for therapeutic interventions for IGD to go beyond abstinence and include self-esteem enhancement and efficacy contingencies. Directions for future research are also provided in this study.
Módosított Weerda-laringoszkópok alkalmazási területei a fül-orr-gégészeti gyakorlatban
Authors: Rovó László , Bach Ádám , Szakács László , Bella Zsolt , Lázár György
Published: February 2019

Abstract:

Microscope-assisted direct endoscopy of the airways and the upper gastrointestinal tract in general anesthesia is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic method of otorhinolaryngology. The quality of surgical exploration is a key for the good visibility and maneuverability of microsurgical tools. Beside the most commonly used Kleinsasser laryngoscope, the distending Weerda laryngoscope is a more favorable option for the exploration of the retrocricoid region. Narrow anatomical situation, examination and manipulation of lesions involving several sub-regions of the hypopharynx or larynx may be problematic in some cases even with this endoscope. The authors present the application of modified Weerda laryngoscopes with asymmetric spatula length in addition with four cases. The retrocricoid region, the distal part of the posterior hypopharyngeal wall and the proximal part of the esophagus can be easily visualized with this device. The modifications allow the introduction of new surgical techniques by increasing the number of applied microsurgical devices and their maneuverability. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(7): 264–269.
Epilepsziasebészeti beavatkozások eredményei a Pécsi Epilepszia Centrumban 2005 és 2016 között
Authors: Lőrincz Katalin Nóra , Bóné Beáta , Tóth Márton , Horváth Réka , Kovács Norbert , Komoly Sámuel , Karádi Kázmér , Barsi Péter , Ábrahám Hajnalka , Seress László , Horváth Zsolt , Dóczi Tamás , Janszky József , Gyimesi Csilla
Published: February 2019

Abstract:

Introduction: Epilepsy as a chronic, severe neurologic disease significantly influences the quality of life of the epileptic patients. In candidates well selected for surgery, the seizure freedom is realistically achievable, and the quality of life can be further improved with complex individual rehabilitation. Aim: We aimed to evaluate the postoperative outcome of patients who underwent epilepsy surgery between 2005 and 2016 at the Epilepsy Center at Pécs. Method: We evaluated seizure status at regular follow-up visits after surgery and the quality of life using questionnaires focusing on employment and social status. Results: 76% of the 72 patients who underwent surgical resection for epilepsy were free from disabling seizures , and 10% had rare disabling seizures (almost seizure-free), 7% experienced worthwhile improvement and 7% had no worthwhile improvement. Comparing the employment status of patients free from disabling seizures to patients not free from disabling seizures, we found that the employment status is significantly influenced by seizure freedom (p<0.01, Fisher’s exact test). While 67% of seizure-free patients were employed, only 19% of patients not free from disabling seizures were hired. Conclusion: Our results resemble the international tendencies and success rate, proving epilepsy surgery as an available, valid and effective treatment in well selected patients. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(7): 270–278.
Az egészségbiztosítási gyógyszerkiadások alakulása Magyarországon
Authors: Eisingerné Balassa Boglárka , Csákvári Tímea , Ágoston István
Published: February 2019

Introduction: In Hungary, health expenditures – especially the question of health insurance subsidies for medicinal products – are becoming increasingly important. Aim: The aim of our analysis is to reveal the state’s health insurance expenditure between 2010 and 2016 as well as the amount of health insurance subsidies for medicinal products. Data and methods: Data were derived from the database of the National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary and of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. During the analysis we examined the period between 2010 and 2016. We analysed the health expenditures in proportion to the gross domestic product (GDP) as well as the changes of drug traffic based on gross consumer prices and those of health insurance subsidies, and also our regional inequalities. When writing the present study, we used descriptive statistical methods. Results: The expenditures of the National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary significantly increased as proportions of the GDP from 5.5% in 2010 to 6.1% in 2016. The health insurance subsidies for medicinal products increased since 2013. The highest health insurance subsidies per 10 000 inhabitants could be seen in Baranya (405 788 HUF/inhabitant) and Csongrád (384 724 HUF/inhabitant) counties and in Budapest (377 316 HUF/inhabitant). The lowest health insurance subsidies were found in Nógrád (289 168 HUF/inhabitant) and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg (271 104 HUF/inhabitant) counties. Conclusion: The trends of health and drug expenditure show a growing tendency. We can find significant regional inequalities in case of both the drug traffic based on gross consumer prices and the health insurance subsidies. It would be needed to strengthen the elements of prevention, and to popularize health-conscious lifestyle and doing sports. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(Suppl 1): 49–54.
Just Out of Reach
Authors: Irvine Richard D. G. , Kyriakides Theodoros
Published: February 2019

Perceived in their ideal forms, rationalisation and magic might seem to oppose one another. In this paper, however, rather than placing these forces in sterile opposition, we instead explore the social and relational dynamics through which rationalisation-the dominant epistemological force of modernity-in certain cases provides the conditions of doubt, opacity, and unknowability that makes magical thinking manifest in the everyday mundane. We explore such theoretical suggestions through ethnographic research conducted in Orkney and Cyprus. By examining connections between rationalisation and magic as these historically unfolded in these two different island settings, we initially provide a depiction of how the project of rationalisation led to the decline of magic in our two fieldsites. Then, focusing on everyday manifestations of magical thinking, we nevertheless proceed to showcase how rationalisation and magic appear to sustain one other through an unresolved, generative tenson, emergent of the incapacity of the former to fully sublate the latter in its requirement to "know" the world. The trajectory of rationalisation means that there is nothing unknowable in the world, and yet, from the position of any given person, there is no knowable whole. It remains out of reach. We conclude by discussing how the tensions inherent in the relation between rationalisation and magic allow for further theorising about the dimension of unknowing that permeates contemporary public epistemologies and subjectivities.
ASYMMETRIC PANEL CAUSALITY TEST WITH AN APPLICATION TO THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FINANCIAL RISK
Authors: KURT Ünzüle , BALAN Feyza
Published: February 2019

Climate change which caused to dramatic economic impact is a key issue for the world in the 21st century. Using data for Portugal, Ireland, Italy and Spain (PIIGS) countries over the years 1990-2009, this study investigates the causal relationship from climate change to financial risk/stability via Hatemi-J asymmetric causality test that separates positive and negative shocks in analysis. As a result of this study, both positive and negative shocks existed for Ireland, causality from climate change to financial risk emerged for Spain in only negative shocks. In addition, the results showed that a positive shock in climate change cause a negative shock in financial stability. In the cases of Greece and Portugal none of the causal relationships cannot be proved.
Theoretical approximation to the construct brand love
Authors: Modroño Maria Del Pilar
Published: February 2019

The existing literature on academic studies with a focus on commercial transactions is abundant;but there is a clear tendency to investigate the emotions and relationships of consumers towards commercial brands and their linkage with other variables;such as commitment, trust, satisfaction, loyalty, passion, willingness to use, purchase, repurchase and recommendation of the brand, among others. It presents the background and definitions of brand love, linkage with other variables, measurement and limitations are considered; seeking to understand the phenomenon, which has promoters and detractors among its scholars.ResumenLa literatura existente sobre estudios académicos con enfoque hacia las transacciones comerciales es abundante; pero existe una clara tendencia a la investigación de las emociones y relaciones de los consumidores hacia las marcas comerciales y su vinculación con otras variables; tales como compromiso, confianza, satisfacción, lealtad, pasión, disposición al uso, compra, recompra y recomendación de la marca, entre otros. Se plantean los antecedentes y definiciones del amor a la marca, vinculación con otras variables, medición y limitaciones; buscando comprender el fenómeno, el cual cuenta con promotores y detractores entre sus estudiosos.ResumoA literatura existente sobre os estudiosos académicos com enfoque hacia as transacciones comerciales es abundante; a tendência é a investigação das emoções e as relações dos consumidores com as marcas comerciais e suas vinculações com outras variáveis; contos como compromisso, confianza, satisfacción, lealtad, pasión, disposición al uso, compra, recompra y recomendación de la marca, entre otros. Sejam antecedentes e definições do amor à marca, vinculación con otras variáveis, medición y limitaciones; buscando comprender el fenómeno, a cual cuenta con promotores y detactores entre sus estudiosos.
Identification of risks in contratc of building construction
Authors: Ramos-Gómez Edgar , Buitrago Jose Vicente , Pérez-Ruiz Diego Dario , Serrano-Guzmán María Fernanda
Published: February 2019

This research studies the administrative risks in the contracts of the different construction activities. This is because, despite the controls for the selection of the best candidates, during the legalization, execution and liquidation of the labor contracts there are drawbacks associated with multiple factors. For this, we worked with a group of builders who recognized the risks that were in the different stages. The results of the study reveal that there is high informality in the contractors and that qualification days related to administrative and accounting aspects must be carried out, among others. Also, it is found that sometimes the formats that support the different processes within companies can be confusing for contractors.ResumenEn esta investigación se estudian los riesgos administrativos en los contratos de las distintas actividades de construcción.  Esto por cuanto, a pesar de los controles para la selección de los mejores candidatos, durante la legalización, ejecución y liquidación de los contratos de mano de obra se presentan inconvenientes asociados a múltiples factores. Para ello, se trabajó con un grupo focal de constructores quienes reconocieron los riesgos que se encontraban en las distintas etapas. Los resultados del estudio revelan que existe alta informalidad en los contratistas y que deben realizarse jornadas de cualificación relacionadas con aspectos administrativos y contables, entre otros.  También, se encuentra que en ocasiones los formatos que soportan los distintos procesos al interior de las empresas pueden llegar a ser confusos para los contratistas.ResumoOs projetos de construção de habitação exigem a terceirização de pessoal para o desenvolvimento de diferentes atividades. Às vezes, apesar dos controles para a seleção dos melhores candidatos, durante a legalização, execução e liquidação dos contratos, há desvantagens associadas a múltiplos fatores. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar os riscos durante o ciclo de vida dos contratos nas atividades de construção. Para isso, trabalhamos com um grupo focal de construtores que reconheceu os riscos existentes em diferentes estágios. Os resultados do estudo revelam que há alta informalidade em empreiteiros e que a qualificação relacionada a aspectos administrativos e contábeis, entre outros, deve ser realizada. Além disso, descobriu-se que às vezes os formatos que suportam os diferentes processos dentro das empresas podem se tornar confusos para os contratados.
Textile production and its relationship with corporate social responsibility
Authors: Luque González Arturo , Gallardo-Carrillo Galo
Published: February 2019

The objective of this research is to analyse the elements that facilitate and contribute to the development of the transnational textile sector considering exogenous factors, as well as its relationship with corporate social responsibility (CSR) through a Delphi analysis. We have used two panels of fifty-five experts related to the subject matter of study, which responded to the hypotheses in order to classify and analyse the results obtained by identifying them according to their economic, technological, social, political and legal influence, giving as a result, the existence of a universe of possibilities in the textile sector, circumstances that contribute to improving production in a more ethical and sustainable way.ResumenEl objetivo de esta investigación es analizar los elementos que facilitan y contribuyen al desarrollo del sector textil transnacional teniendo en cuenta factores exógenos, así como su relación con la responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) a través de un análisis Delphi. Se han utilizado dos paneles de cincuenta y cinco expertos relacionados con las temáticas objeto de estudio, los cuales respondieron a las hipótesis planteadas con la finalidad de clasificar y analizar los resultados obtenidos identificándolos según su influencia económica, tecnológica, social, política y legal, dando como resultado la existencia de un universo de posibilidades en el sector textil, circunstancias que contribuyen a mejorar la producción de una manera más ética y sostenible.ResumoO objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar os elementos que facilitam e contribuem para o desenvolvimento do setor têxtil transnacional, levando em consideração fatores exógenos, bem como sua relação com a responsabilidade social corporativa (RSE), por meio de uma análise Delphi. Utilizamos dois painéis de cinquenta e cinco especialistas relacionados ao tema, que responderam às hipóteses para classificar e analisar os resultados obtidos, identificando-os segundo sua influência econômica, tecnológica, social, política e jurídica, como resultado, a existência de um universo de possibilidades no setor têxtil, circunstâncias que contribuem para melhorar a produção de forma mais ética e sustentável.
Airport competition, general framework of analysis
Authors: Diaz Olariaga Oscar
Published: February 2019

Research article. Over the past 25 years the aviation market liberalization has been one of the factors driving the changing business environment in which airports operate today. These are beginning to stop being natural monopolies and are already competing with their market power being threatened. The factors driving airport competition are: greater freedom and flexibility of airlines to decide where their fleet operates, and their ability to change base of operations; more and better options for passengers to plan and decide where to start and finish their trips / tours; privatization of airports; and the entry into the market of new airports. This review article analyzes, through these factors, and from a general framework, the characteristics of airport competition today.ResumenArtículo de investigación. Durante los últimos 25 años la liberalización del mercado de la aviación ha sido uno de los factores que impulsó el cambiante entorno comercial en el que operan los aeropuertos hoya. Estos están empezando a dejar de ser monopolios naturales y ya compiten entre sí, con lo que su poder de mercado se ve amenazado. Los factores que impulsan la competencia aeroportuaria son: una mayor libertad y flexibilidad de las líneas aéreas para decidir desde donde operan su flota, y su capacidad de cambio de base de operaciones; más y mejores opciones de los pasajeros para planificar y decidir desde donde iniciar y terminar sus viajes/tours; la privatización de los aeropuertos; y la entrada al mercado de nuevos aeropuertos. Este artículo de revisión analiza, a través de dichos factores, y desde un marco general, las características de la competencia aeroportuaria hoy en día.ResumoArtigo de pesquisa. Nos últimos 25 anos, a liberalização do mercado de aviação tem sido um dos fatores que impulsionam o ambiente de negócios em mudança em que os aeroportos operam hoje. Estes estão começando a deixar de ser monopólios naturais e já estão competindo uns com os outros, com seu poder de mercado sendo ameaçado. Os fatores que impulsionam a concorrência nos aeroportos são: maior liberdade e flexibilidade das companhias aéreas para decidir onde sua frota opera e sua capacidade de mudar a base de operações; mais e melhores opções para os passageiros planejarem e decidirem por onde começar e terminar suas viagens / passeios; privatização de aeroportos; e a entrada no mercado de novos aeroportos. Este artigo de revisão analisa, através destes fatores, e de um quadro geral, as características da competição aeroportuária hoje.