bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ISSUES OF TRANSFORMATION OF STUDENTS’ SOCIAL PERCEPTION IN CRISIS CONDITIONS
Authors: MKRTUMYAN MELS , MKRTUMYAN LILIT , SARGSYAN LILIT
Published: October 2021

The article discusses the particular manifestations of psychological transformation of students’ social perception in crisis conditions and also the issues of their impact on person’s psychological safety. The particularities of forming of social perception and the mechanisms of transformation in features of psychological safety of students in crisis are revealed experimentally. The self-esteem of students’ identified character, the intelligence, as well as the level of aspiration are investigated. The features and psychological determinants of changes in the characteristics of psychological safety are taken into consideration in the article.
THE ISSUE OF TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL AND METHODICAL UNIT FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN PEDAGOGY
Authors: MARDOYAN RUZANNA , ARAQELYAN MARINE
Published: October 2021

The current paper presents the issues related to the process of formation and development of the teachers’ professional and methodical units within various cycles of pedagogy. In addition, it highlights the significance of the role of teachers’ collaboration, cooperation, awareness of different types of integration within these units for the benefit of the quality of teaching /learning process. The paper states that multilayered analysis of teachers’ engagement into the educational environment will foster them to function as empowered and empowering specialists to establish new paths in teaching.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING LINGUISTIC DISCIPLINES
Authors: BAYATYAN EVELINA
Published: October 2021

The paper considers the characteristics of work with the National corpus of Russian language. Uniqueness of teaching of linguistic disciplines in the national auditorium is noted. Difficulties of information technologies for processing textual information on practical sessions in universities are revealed. Importance of the connection between inductive and deductive methods of working with text is emphasized.
EUROPEAN DIDACTIC METHODOLOGICAL PORTFOLIO AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR PREPARING STUDENT TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (EPOSTL)
Authors: AYUNTS BELLA
Published: October 2021

The article deals with the problem of European didactic methodological Portfolio: the objectives, didactic descriptors, the components of self­monitoring and self­assessment in particular. The basic blocks of professional skills, i.e. the planning, the goal settings, the introduction/explanation of the new language material, planning/assessment/ testing, information and communication technologies (ICT) are highlighted in the article, each of which is complemented with certain assignments implemented and approbated in course of pedagogical practice.
NATURAL DISASTERS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON HUMAN LIFE
Authors: YERITSYAN AREVIK
Published: October 2021

The given research refers to the influence of geophysical disasters on human life. In contrast to man­made disasters, which are more of technical, social and ecological origin, nature­made disasters are natural and in most cases unpredicted. Natural disasters have always been and nowadays are on the scope of attention of researchers as it is connected with ecological crisis, astrological number of damage, and increasing rate of human loss.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL BASES OF EDUCATION IN THE OPINIONS OF ARMENIAN MEDIEVAL THINKERS (5TH – 15TH CENTURIES)
Authors: VOSKANYAN SHOGHIK
Published: October 2021

Education, its purpose and goals, its role and importance in the process of human and social development have always been paid a great attention by intellectuals, national figures and high rank clergymen. At diverse stages of the society development, these issues were dealt with in different ways and interpreted from different points of view. All events of social life, class contradictions and, in general, any kind of changes affect the education and lead to its modification and transformation. That is to say that alongside with the life changes, education sphere is being transformed as well. During the studied period the dominating social structure is Armenia was feudalism. Subsequently, the official education must have had all the traits proper to clerical and feudal education.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF MULTICULTURAL INTERACTION SKILLS IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: BOGACHYOVA TATYANA
Published: October 2021

The article is dedicated to the problem of multicultural education. On the basis of studying the problems of interpersonal interaction the author develops the ability to apply effective intercultural dialogue, gives a characterization of this process. Specific technology development of skills multicultural student interaction in situation of entering in the multicultural environment is developed in the article.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TENDENCIES
Authors: SAFARYAN NAIRA
Published: October 2021

This article presents a brief overview of formation and development of “management”. The general characteristics of historically formed three ways of management investigation are done. There are presented the basic states and opinions of prominent theorists about several ways of management investigation, especially, in educational sphere. Contemporary issues of education management and the general tendencies of management development are determined.
HOVHANNES MNJOYAN DOCTOR OF BIOLOGY, PROFESSOR, STATE PRIZE WINNER, DEVOTED TO HIS 95TH ANNIVERSARY
Authors: TOPUSYAN VIGEN , GEVORGYAN GYULNARA
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to 95th anniversary of H. Mnjoyan, who had a great impact on the development ofFine Organic Chemistry with his inventions and innovations in this field. He made fundamental investigations in the field of Biology which were based on the following principles: reverse from quality to quantity and the synthesis of methobolites with living organisms.
REHABILITATION DIRECTIONS OF HIGH SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: PROBLEMSAND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTIVES
Authors: NADVYNYCHNAYA TATIANA
Published: October 2021

The article considers rehabilitation directions of high school psychological services. It clasifies the categories, mentions the basic problem areas ofrehabilitation measures for students, as well as it highlights the priorities and perspectives of this type of achivities.
STRUCTURAL TYPES OF IMAGE-BEARING SET-COMBINATIONS IN MIDDLE ARMENIAN
Authors: KHACHATRYAN LALIK
Published: October 2021

The structural types ofimage-bearing set-combinations in Middle Armenian are characterized by specific models, which are divided into the following groups: a. nominative ? ????? ????? ??????, ????? ???? ??????, b. communicative ? ????????(??) ????? ?????, ????? ???? ????????, In terms of the formation of these structural types the ways of expression of dominant component play important role the grammatical features of a dependent member, layout combinations, as well as binding characteristics of prepositions.
Un estudio evolutivo de la noción de jefe
Authors: Del Olmo Concepción , Enesco Ileana
Published: October 2021

El conocimiento que el niño va construyendo de la sociedad en la que vive ha dejado de ser un objeto de estudio esporádico en la psicología del desarrollo. Actualmente, la investigación sobre nociones sociales ocupa un lugar importante en esta disciplina y está dando lugar a hallazgos relevantes para la discusión teó­rica (por ejemplo, la referente a si los niños organizan su conocimiento en torno a teorías ingenuas) y, de otro lado, para la práctica educativa (no sólo respecto a la naturaleza de los contenidos curriculares sino a la pro­pia organización escolar).
Depresión y memoria: pruebas explícitas e implícitas
Authors: Beato Mª Soledad , Fernández Ángel
Published: October 2021

En el presente trabajo se analiza el efecto del estado de ánimo sobre la memoria, comenzando por revisar los déficits de memoria de los sujetos depresivos en pruebas explícitas como la de recuerdo libre o reconocimiento. A continuación, y tras abordar los aspectos esenciales relativos a las pruebas implícitas de memoria, se comprueba que, aunque los depresivos presentan déficits de memoria en las pruebas explícitas, no sucede así en las implícitas, observándose, por tanto, una clara disociación de resultados entre estos dos tipos de pruebas. Por último, en los sujetos depresivos también aparece disociación de resultados entre pruebas implícitas perceptivas y conceptuales. Concretamente, los problemas de memoria se mantienen ante las pruebas conceptuales mientras que no sucede así en las perceptivas.
El maltrato psicológico infantil
Authors: De Paul Ochotorena Joaquín
Published: October 2021

Se presenta la noción de maltrato psicológico dentro del conjunto del maltrato infantil y se describen las diferentes conductas y situaciones empleadas por los autores para definirlo de manera operativa. Tras revisar algunos de los conocimientos relativos a las posibles consecuencias del mismo, se hace una breve presentación de algunos instrumentos creados para la evaluación de este tipo de maltrato infantil.
El potencial de aprendizaje en alumnos con necesidades educativas especiales
Authors: González Pérez Joaquín , Santiuste Bermejo Víctor
Published: October 2021

El objetivo del trabajo de investigación que se presenta en este artículo, ha sido diseñar de acuerdo con los principios del potencial de aprendizaje, un modelo de evaluación alternativo al psicométrico tradicional. Para ello, se han construido y validado experimentalmente unas escalas de desarrollo (Escalas EDEPA) y un procedimiento que posibilita una doble valoración (cualitativas y cuantitativa). La aplicación de las escalas nos permite conocer las posibilidades actuales y potenciales de los niños evaluados, al mismo tiempo que nos informa sobre las estrategias que utilizan al abordar las tareas y nos orienta sobre las ayudas que precisan para superar sus dificultades.
Hacia una redefinición de lo cognitivo: cognición con cerebro
Authors: León-Carrión José
Published: October 2021

El presente trabajo es una respuesta al artículo de Ruiz-Vargas publicado en esta revista (1999, 3: 13-19) sobre si es posible una relación convergente entre la psicología experimental y la neurociencia cognitiva. Se postula que hace falta una redefinición de los presupuestos básicos de la psicología cognitiva. Se discute el concepto de representación, y que pueda existir memoria sin un lugar físico donde desarrollar­se. Se concluye que una Psicología cognitiva sin cerebro no tiene razón de ser.
Personalidad resistente, burnout y salud
Authors: Moreno Bernardo , Garrosa Hernández Eva , González Gutiérrez José Luis
Published: October 2021

El presente estudio investiga la importancia de las variables personales y organizacionales en el desarrollo de los procesos de estrés y burnout, así como el posible efecto de la personalidad resistente como predictor negativo en estos procesos y sus consecuencias. La muestra empleada la constituyen 107 profesores de Enseñanza Secundaria que respondieron a los siguientes cuestionarios: CBP, PVS y un Cuestionario de Salud. Los resultados apoyan la influencia de las variables organizacionales y personales en la explicación de estos procesos. Específicamente, parecen ser significativos el papel del estrés de rol como importante desencadenante del burnout y el papel de personalidad resistente como inductor de estrategias de afrontamiento adaptativas que reducen la probabilidad de experimentar los procesos de estrés y burnout, permitiendo al individuo de esta manera orientarse al bienestar y a la salud.
Cover up that phenomenon, which I can’t endure to look on. About the right to see everything (or not) in phenomenology: Husserl between Brentano and Natorp
Authors: Mariani Emanuele
Published: October 2021

By its very name, phenomenology seems to invoke a priority claim on phenomena. And yet it has not been necessary to wait for phenomenology in oder to have a proper account of phenomena. One need only to take a look at the history of philosophy, from Plato to Kant, as well as at the history of sciences, from physics to psychology, so as to register a wide range of uses concerning the concept of phenomenon. The understanding of what a phenomenon is, in a phenomenological sense, should therefore at least not be completely compatible with any other, if phenomenology has to exist as a discipline and as a method. That is one of the issues at stake in the debate between phenomenology and neokantianism, between Husserl, to a certain extent Brentano, and Natorp. It is on this debate that we shall draw attention, if we wish to grasp the reasons behind the phenomenological conception of the phenomenon, especially at the time of the Logische Untersuchungen.
Phenomena, Multiplicities, and Constitution. A Manifesto
Authors: Majolino Claudio
Published: October 2021

This paper is the attempt to provide a novel and original reconstruction of Husserl’s phenomenology, its meaning and scope, on the basis of the two “operative” concepts of Mannigfaltigkeit and Konstitution. It critically engages some current mainstream interpretations of phenomenology and suggests a different take on the idea of transcendental phenomenology.
Event and the Sense of the Event: Ludwig Binswanger versus Erwin Straus
Authors: Cabestan Philippe
Published: October 2021

How much the sense of an event depends on the one who lives it? According to Erwin Straus, there are some phenomena, which impose their sense, and no one in the audience of a performance, for example, can see a wildfire without being afraid of and escaping from it. Binswanger criticizes such a conception and claims that the sense of the event depends on the freedom and the biography of the subject. In this paper we would like to replace the issue in its phenomenological context and to establish that Straus as well as Binswanger are right and wrong but not of course in the same way.
Linguistic Creativity and Genre Characteristics
in the Media Discourse
Authors: STROINEA Cosmina
Published: October 2021

Changes in communication have been fueled by the evolution of the internet as a platform
for interaction as well as by other technological advancements. Thus, the aim of the present
study is to analyze the media discourse used within different genres in the online context.
The hypothesis I started from is that depending on the author’s assumptions regarding the
audience, there will be differences at various levels between genres (such as the stylistic
level, the microstructure and macrostructure levels, and the morphological and syntactical
levels). The analysis conducted might help researchers gain new perspectives on the
changes that are taking place in the field of communication in the media.
La rhétorique de la congolité dans la publicité en RD
Congo. Enjeux d’un discours de populisme nationaliste
en Afrique francophone
Authors: MAPENDANO BYAMUNGU Jean-Claude
Published: October 2021

The field of advertising is a melting pot of ideologies, that is, of both cultural and political
identities. Today, these are built in and through social discourses specific to the
contemporary context. In DR Congo, the instrumentation of the Congolese paradigm with
a hint of sovereignty has increasingly become a constant in the advertising discourse. It is a
media dynamic of expression of a certain autarky against Western and Sino-American
economic imperialism, through the promotion of the local industry. It is deployed through
the rhetoric of « Congolity » which is understood in terms of a catalyst for the issues of a
discourse of nationalist populism in a country of French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa.
L’image de l’homme dans la publicité télevisée roumaine
Authors: CONSTANTINESCU-STEFANEL Ruxandra
Published: October 2021

This article presents the way man is described by Romanian television advertising and
notes that men are stereotyped. Such stereotypes are compared to those in French television
advertising and conclusions are drawn about similarities and differences. To this end,
commercials on nine Romanian television channels are examined, in prime time, over a
period of more than two months.
La dot dagara : Les implications herméneutiques
et intermédiales
Authors: KPANYAWNE Thadée Balouhib Somda
Published: October 2021

Some Africans more specifically some dagara, no more want nowadays that their future
husbands pay the traditional dowry. Their parents think the contrary. The absence of these
social principles deprives this human association of its title of sacred union. Certain
antagonisms of the two different worlds appear of which one is inclined to westernization
and the other to africanization. This tensive atmosphere led us to the reflection on ‘The
dagara dowry’. The problem that it creates is expressed by these terms: be known,
explained, well interpreted to the service of the two rival parties. That is the reason of the
following sub-titles:”The hermeneutic and intermedial implications”. Our exegetics is
based on the behavioral semiotic of the signs and the dagara oral discourses.
De mi Coyolillo les voy a contar: historias del pueblo y su gente
Authors: López Zaragoza Octavio , Núñez Madrazo María Cristina , Duch Carvallo Adriana , Amador Rodríguez Zulma V.
Published: October 2021

Este libro es un testimonio sobre la historia de Coyolillo, una localidad situada en el valle de Actopan, en el centro del estado de Veracruz. Se trata de un ejercicio de historia oral resultado de una investigación etnográfica en el contexto del proyecto "Recreación de saberes y comunidades. Un estudio comparativo en poblaciones rurales mestizas e indígenas del centro de Veracruz". Es un libro que nace del interés del maestro mascarero Octavio López Zaragoza por dar a conocer la historia de su pueblo desde la palabra viva y la memoria de los abuelos y abuelas.
De la tradición a la realidad 2.0. Análisis semiótico a través de los clásicos en Educación Secundaria
Authors: Aparicio Durán Pablo
Published: October 2021

Este trabajo presenta una reflexión sobre los conceptos de "literacidad crítica" y "multimodalidad" en la presente coyuntura de acusada sofisticación tecnológica y crisis social. La propuesta didáctica, de carácter semiótico-discursivo, trata de ofrecer una sencilla manera de lograr despertar en el alumnado preuniversitario la necesaria capacidad crítica para discriminar tanto las fuentes de sus lecturas como los matices que informan su escritura con elementos que oscilan entre lo subjetivo y lo objetivo, entre lo privado y lo público. En definitiva, los componentes de lo que significa decir "yo soy" en la actual coyuntura histórica. Este último aspecto, sin embargo, no ha sido suficientemente desarrollado en la mayoría de estudios de didáctica, incluso en los de carácter sociológico y etnográfico. De ahí que nuestra propuesta incluya una serie de matizaciones al respecto de los conceptos de comunicación situada, contexto o "componente cultural".
The Effects of Contradictory in Land Use and Land Policy to Land Revenue in the District of Petaling, Malaysia: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Zainudin Liyana , Yusoff Zaharah Mohd , Sulaiman Saiful Aman , Abu Jaiya
Published: October 2021

The terms ‘planning permission’ and ‘land use’ are of no anomalous amongst policy makers in the field of land administration and town planning. However, due to different policy jurisdictions, contradicting land uses are bound to arise and may affect land revenue. For the purpose of preliminary study, two surveys were conducted targeting two groups: 500 respondents amongst the public and 468 amongst policy makers in Selangor. Two different set of questionnaires in the form of Google form were distributed within the course of two months via e-mail and ‘WhatsApp’ mobile application. The study is to test the level of awareness amongst the public, and to test the level of readiness of policy makers as executors. It is later found that an average of 65% of all respondents namely policy makers and the public are unaware of the policies in relations to land use. Alas, it is recommended that an in-depth study to be conducted to increase public awareness on top of equipping policy makers with sufficient knowledge in maximizing the use of Temporary Planning Permission in matters of land administration and town planning, thus improving land revenue collections.
A Systematic Literature Review on the Importance of Anthropometric Data Toward the Malaysian Population Productivity and Quality of Life
Authors: Saaludin Nurashikin , Saad Amna , Mason Cordelia , Zakaria Norsaadah
Published: October 2021

Anthropometric data is widely used in various applications such as manufacturing, healthcare, forensics, and medical treatments. In addition, the data can be applied to design ergonomic tools, equipment, clothing, and footwear to ensure that the products, facilities, and services fit the users. This paper aims to analyze the existing literature on the importance of anthropometric data on the Malaysian population's productivity and quality of life and look into any further research that needs improvement. Guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses), through Scopus and Web of Science databases, 15 related studies were identified. The review managed to extract six applications of anthropometric data and its seven perceived benefits. Data applications were classified into furniture, clothing and footwear, car seat, fitting and fixture, forensic investigation, and safety products. The benefits were grouped into easy to use, fit, well-being, welfare, safety, work efficiency, and identity verification by using thematic analysis. The review also highlighted the methodological issues related to the number of samples, locations coverage for a survey and the financial support in conducting research. Finally, several recommendations were drawn, including the importance of anthropometric database development at the end of this paper for reference by future scholars.
Analyzing Zakat as a Social Finance Instrument to Help Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Kedah
Authors: Othman Yusuf HAJI , Sheh Yusuff Mohd Sholeh , Khaled Moawad Abdeltawwab Moustafa
Published: October 2021

Zakat is a religious obligation that must be complied with by all eligible Muslims. Therefore, it plays a significant role as an Islamic social finance instrument that could finance specific programs to achieve social, political, and economic development among Muslim communities. This study aims to analyze the impact of zakat distribution in achieving sustainable development goals in the state of Kedah, given the constraint faced by the Kedah State Zakat Board. This study employs secondary data and documentation and uses descriptive analysis to analyze the data and answer the research objective to provide empirical evidence and justifications to the analysis. This study reveals that zakat distribution in Kedah, Malaysia was in line with sustainable development goals (SDGs). Thus, there is excellent potential to achieve the SDGs provided that zakat institutions make specific alignments and improvements to improve the effectiveness of zakat distribution to achieve the targeted SDGs. However, its success still depends upon the amount of zakat collection and better management.
Are Passengers Willingness to Pay Extra Money for Domestic Flight Low-Cost Carrier Airline in Covid-19 Pandemic?
Authors: Hamdani Nizar , Permana Intan , Nugraha Sukma , Mohamad Sapril Mubarok Teten
Published: October 2021

This paper examines willingness to pay extra money for domestic flight low-cost carrier airline in covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, the goal of this research is to investigate the level of willingness to pay, measured by perceived passengers and perceived prices. This study found that only perceived prices for domestic flight low-cost carrier airline in Covid-19 pandemic showed has a statistically significant impact on willingness to pay extra money has a value 85 percent. In addition, the key topics for willingness to pay are enjoyfull, agreeableness, brave, comfortable, easy going and confidence. Future studies, with the data of specific not only LCC Airlines Companies are encouraged to explore this issue.
Research on Shariah Hotel: A Literature Review
Authors: Qurtubi Qurtubi , Kusrini Elisa , Hidayat Anas , Janari Dian
Published: October 2021

This article discusses about the researchers conducted on halal hotel or shariah compliant hotel. Shariah-Compliant Hotel (SCH) is defined as a hotel that provides services based on shariah principles. This article is designated to provide understanding on earlier researches about shariah hotel that were performed by previous researchers as well as future potential researches.  Literature review is employed as the method in this article. The review will involve 31 papers that contain the words of halal/Islamic hotel, shariah hotel and Islamic hospitality on their title. From the discussion, it can be concluded that based on its objective, the research on this shariah hotel could be classified into eight discussions, which cover the attributes, practices, marketing, shariah-compliant and Islamic tourism, performance, halal awareness, halal obedience, opportunities and challenge on shariah hotel. Future research will be directed to discuss about the attributes on shariah hotel, practices of shariah-compliant hotel and customers’ consideration, but not limited to deliberate other related topics.
The Relationship of Sustainability Reporting and Share Prices with a Mediation of Green Invention: A Conceptual Review Paper
Authors: Bhatti Uzair , Sulaiman Noralfishah
Published: October 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility is considered to be an important part of company’s strategy. European and western countries are seriously improving the social, environmental, and economic practices to become a sustainable representatives. Firms which are implementing sustainable practices, likely to have a better business performance and brand image. Furthermore, Companies all over the world are encouraged to invest in the sustainable projects to build a better reputation to attract more investors. Besides, recent studies also showed that the investment in sustainable projects is considered to be a sunk cost for the company which discourages the investors to invest. The higher management needs to consider the investors behavior before investing in sustainable projects. The current study proposes a conceptual model to understand the investor’s behavior especially when management decides to promote the sustainable initiatives. This study will develop into a concrete hypothesis which will explore the shareholders reaction to the sustainable projects especially with mediation of green invention. The resulting model from the study will be taken as useful guide for adopting the sustainability initiatives which shows it will affect the share performance.
Tourism Research is an Academic Field or a Multidisciplinary Subject, a Systematic Literature Review on Theoretical Development in Tourism Research
Authors: Lodhi Saeed , Ali Harasis Ahmad , Shafiq Muhammad , Khan Nohman , Imran Qureshi Muhammad
Published: October 2021

The relatively short history of tourism research is characterized by an ongoing debate on whether tourism is an independent academic field or an independent field of research with sole characteristics. In scientific research, tourism has been approached by different disciplines using different theoretical backgrounds and methods. That could conclude that tourism, lacking its theory and method, is merely a research object. This study is formulating the overall theoretical development of tourism research. For this purpose, two reputed databases, web of science and Scopus, are select to review the literature. Quality assessment criteria of inclusion and exclusion are followed by PRISMA statement 2015 for better results. The final 47 studies are selected after the comprehensive process. The classification of literature is a critical phase, and theories are used in tourism research are discussed in detail, and social exchange theory, theory of planned behavior, and tourism theories are more commonly discussed in the literature. The bibliometric analysis is done to find the collaborations on citations and co-occurrence of the author's keyword in the literature used. Finally, the study's findings show that tourism research is about the theories that are the focus of the literature. The surfacing of the literature is strongly recommended that the tourism research is individual discipline.
The Influence of Relational Capital and Social Capital on the Infrastructure Project Performance in UAE
Authors: Saleh Musallam Saeed Almuharrami Sulayem , Binti Mohamad Norhidayah
Published: October 2021

Most managers believe that their current structures are effective or highly effective in achieving business goals by relying on the traditional capital. Yet, many infrastructure project organizations in the UAE revolve around traditional and functional structures which are lack both the flexibility required to adapt to the changing business landscape and the capability to achieve end results effectively. Thus, this study strives to fill this gap by testing the role of relational and social capital on infrastructure project performance. This study has applied the quantitative approach to collect the data through a questionnaire instrument from 335 respondents. This study has found that there are positive and significant relationships between relational capital and social capital with the performance of public infrastructure projects in the UAE
The Role of Innovation Capital on the Public Infrastructure Project Performance in UAE
Authors: Saleh Musallam Saeed Almuharrami Sulayem , Binti Mohamad Norhidayah
Published: October 2021

UAE is one of the leading countries in the Middle East that has achieved a rapid growth in its economy over the last decades. In a few years, the UAE has built several infrastructure projects, which reflects the state trends towards improving the provided services to the public. The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of innovation capital on the infrastructure project performance in the United Arab Emirates. This study used a quantitative method design. The population of this study comprised all unlisted infrastructure company providers within the UAE, while the sample was 293 employees from these companies. This study relies on the primary data measurements; the questionnaire instrument was used. The current study has found that there is a positive and significant relationship between innovation capital and infrastructure project performance improvement.
Predicting Factors on Destination Food Image among International Tourists in Malaysia
Authors: Osman Sharina , Lit Cheng Tai , Chun Chin Pua , Norkhairunnisak Ustadi Muna
Published: October 2021

This study aimed to identify factors influencing destination food image among the international tourists in Malaysia. Food tourism is becoming a trend among tourists. By trying different foods from different countries, tourists able to understand and gained knowledge on the country’s culture. In Malaysia, the food knowledge among the international tourists are limited. Although there are several Malaysian foods which are popular, it still remained unknown for the tourists. This caused international tourists to feel strange and unfamiliar with the food heritage in Malaysia. A quantitative research was carried out, where questionnaires were distributed to the international tourists in Malaysia using Google Form. Sample size of 278 respondents were collected, and Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM), SmartPLS 3.0. was used to run the data. Result showed among the five independent variables, only Social Media do not have significant relationship with Destination Food Image. Discussion and result of these 5 variables were explained in this study. Lastly, limitations and recommendations were included to provide contribution to the future academicians who are interested in the related field.
The Role of Principles of Law in Legal Interpretation
Authors: Antoshkina Valeriia K. , Nikolenko Myroslav B. , Oliinyk Vladyslav S. , Romtsiv Olena I. , Makarchuk Volodymyr S.
Published: October 2021

Complicating and improving legal relations naturally require improvements in the process of legal interpretation. Some theoretical provisions need further specification and development, taking into account the latest changes in law and legislation. Interpretation helps to eliminate contradictions, conflicts, and gaps in the law, so one should recognize it as the important and relevant task of legal science at the present stage. The article aims to study legal principles, outline their role in the process of legal interpretation, and clarify their relationship with the principles of legal interpretation.
Extradition of a Person: The National Law of Ukraine and the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights
Authors: Fomina Tatiana H. , Galagan Volodymyr I. , Udovenko Zhаnnа V. , Ablamskyi Serhii Ye. , Koniushenko Yana Yu.
Published: October 2021

This article aims at establishing and emulating the relevant issues surrounding the detention of person presumed of committing a criminal offense outside the territory of Ukraine in respect with the provisions adumbrated by the European Court of Human Rights. The study was conducted through the prism of national legislation and the relevant case law of the European Court of Human Rights. The issues of realization of the detainee's rights, including the right to protection, were considered separately. According to the results of the study, certain ways to improve the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine have been formulated.
Framing of Land Ownership in The Herald Newspaper in Zimbabwe
Authors: Mushore Washington , Khan Khatija Bibi
Published: October 2021

The aim of this article is to critically unpack the frames through which the concept of land ownership was discussed in The Herald newspaper during the land reform exercise, also known as Third Chimurenga or “Fast Track Land Reform Exercise,” which was earnestly conducted in the period 2000–2008. The potential of the media in general, and The Herald newspaper in particular, to mould public opinion cannot be ignored. The article is guided by framing theory in its exploration of land ownership discourses in the Zimbabwean media. Framing theory refers to how the media packages and presents information to the public. Accordingly, the media highlights certain events and places them within a particular context to encourage or discourage certain interpretations. In this way, the media exercises a selective influence on how people view reality. This article argues that land, according to The Herald newspaper, belongs to the Black majority or native people of Zimbabwe, and ownership of land was legitimised generally through skin colour and place of birth. In this respect, The Herald newspaper took a positive stance toward the inevitability of the Land Reform Programme. However, it did not clearly state whether all Black people had equal access to the land or had the same right to own land. To demonstrate the above, two stories from The Herald newspaper, namely: “Land: Central to Liberation Struggle” (18 April 2005); and “Land Reform Pinnacle of the Struggle” (10 August 2004) were purposively sampled. Purposive sampling is a non-probability sampling technique used in selecting stories that have particular characteristics within a canon of newspaper stories that are of interest, and which will best enable the researcher to answer research questions. The two stories above were chosen since both focus on land ownership in Zimbabwe.
Mining the Truth: Representation of Land and Land Redistribution in Zimbabwe in the Daily News
Authors: Mushore Washington , Khan Khatija Bibi
Published: October 2021

The aim of this article is to scrutinise the way in which the concepts of land and land redistribution were discussed in the private media in Zimbabwe during the Zimbabwe land reform exercise – dubbed the “third Chimurenga” – that took place in the period 2000–2008. This study makes use of the framing theory. The framing theory is an adaptation of the agenda-setting theory and it talks about the way in which the media diverts the attention of audiences from the importance of an issue to what it wants to project; it places the issue in a field of meaning. This article firstly argues that although the ZANU-PF-led government stated that land was going to be redistributed to the landless black majority, the private media in general and the Daily News in particular reported that it was the black minority (the elite class) who obtained most of the land at the expense of the poor and middle-class black majority. Secondly, it argues that the land redistribution exercise was not meant to correct colonial land imbalances but was instead used by the ZANU-PF-led government as a means to avenge the referendum which they had lost in February 2000. The referendum was perceived as intending to change the Constitution in favour of the ZANU-PF. Lastly, this article argues that land, according to the Daily News, was supposed to be given to people (regardless of their race) who were making or going to make the land productive and not the poor, landless black majority. In order to authenticate the above claims and arguments, a number of the Daily News stories – purposively sampled during the period – will be used as examples.
The Poet as Witness: Abraham Sutzkever in Vilna and at Nuremberg
Authors: Frankel Hazel
Published: October 2021

This article juxtaposes Abraham Sutzkever’s Yiddish poems written in the Vilna Ghetto between 1941–1943 with the testimony he gave at the Nuremberg Trials on 27 February 1946. A witness, participant, and survivor of the annihilation, Sutzkever became an appropriate representative and unique spokesperson for the murdered Jewish victims. As evidence of a personal and collective tragedy, providing a double record of the destruction of a once-vibrant community through his poetry and his witness statement, Sutzkever imparts the reality of the Holocaust on the first occasion that leaders of a country were indicted before an international court for crimes against humanity. Hence, this article contributes to the understanding of the emotional trauma and fate of Jewish victims during the Holocaust. Emphasising how artistic expression may assist human beings to endure unimaginable hardship, it highlights the continuing importance of personal testimony to endorse memory and warn against recurrence.
Law in the Socio-Cultural Dimension
Authors: Lukyanova E. G.
Published: October 2021

The article uses an interdisciplinary approach to determine the place of law in the system of culture, based on cultural studies and the conclusions of legal science. The legal values of freedom, justice and formal equality occupy a dominant position in the system of the individualistic type of culture. The article shows the dynamics of legal values in the context of the dynamics of culture, which is developing in the direction of increasing recognition of the postmaterialist values of self-expression and rationality-the values of freedom, justice, equality, tolerance, mutual assistance and cooperation. Based on sociological data, the author draws a conclusion about the role of law in the system of socioculture as a value and institutional factor of progress and the result of social development. Interdisciplinary studies of cultures confirm the basic social and legal pattern-the movement towards greater freedom and equality of an increasing number of people.
Rabdomiólise maciça e hepatite aguda secundários ao envenenamento crotálico: um relato de caso
Authors: Queiroz Tassio Danilo Rego de , Silva Natanias Macson da , Nogueira João Lucas Filgueira , Oliveira Ana Carolina Alves de , Dantas Isaac de Moura , Alves Liliany Mirelly Bezerra , Regis Thiago Gurgel , Filho Ronaldo Adão da Silva , Lima Hévila Suelen Neri de , Gurjão Mirna Cavalcante
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: Relatar o caso de um paciente que evoluiu com rabdomiólise maciça e hepatite aguda secundários ao acidente crotálico grave. Detalhamento do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 27 anos, procedente da zona rural, foi vitimado por picada de cobra durante trabalho no campo. Foi admitido no hospital com quadro clínico bastante comprometido, rebaixamento do nível de consciência, hipotensão e febre. À admissão, os exames laboratoriais bioquímicos e o sumário de urina mostraram comemorativos de rabdomiólise maciça, hepatite aguda e sepse de foco dérmico e o eletrocardiograma mostrou ondas T apiculadas e difusas. Considerações finais: A rabdomiólise constitui um evento clássico do acidente crotálico, todavia, quando maciça, categoriza uma evolução incomum e capaz de induzir à lesão hepática aguda. A hepatotoxicidade é rara e pode estar associada diretamente à peçonha crotálica e, por isso, surgir de maneira isolada; ou ser agravada pela rabdomiólise. Assim, novos exames complementares com foco na avaliação da integridade hepática devem ser inseridos na condução diagnóstica. Após o reconhecimento da hepatite aguda, a preservação da função hepática deve ser um dos objetivos no transcurso terapêutico, a fim de garantir um melhor prognóstico e redução da taxa de mortalidade.
Utilization of obstetric ultrasonography and findings in a cottage hospital in Nigeria
Authors: Inah Grace Ben , Ngaji Affiong Ifop , Erim Akwa Egom , Ukweh Ofonime Nkechi , Fajola Akinwumi Oladapo , Gagar Joy
Published: October 2021

Objectives:

The integration of ultrasound into routine obstetric workup has transformed antenatal care in resource-poor and remote communities in Africa. The present study aims to investigate the utilization of obstetric ultrasound at a cottage hospital in suburban Nigeria.

Material and Methods:

This retrospective study was conducted at Obio Cottage Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, South-South Nigeria. Ethical approval was obtained before commencement of the study from the Health Research Ethics Committee of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital with reference number UCTH/HREC/33/533. Reports were retrieved from the records of the radiology unit of the study facility, and data including biometric data and radiological diagnosis were transferred to Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for data analysis. Simple proportions and percentages were used to analyze the data. All statistical analyses were conducted using Statistical Package for the Social Science version 21.0, IBM Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA. Statistical significance was set at P ≤ 0.05.

Results:

The total ANC visits at Obio Cottage Hospital was 28,072, with 27% (7689) utilization of ultrasound scan. The mean age and range of parity of attendees were 32 ± 2.3 and 1–5, respectively. Of the total scans performed, 99.93% was routine, while 0.07% (5) was clinical-based (targeted). Normal findings were 7520 (97.8%) of antenatal scans recorded, while abnormal cases, multiple gestation, and uncertain diagnosis accounted for 121 (1.57%), 44 (0.57%), and 4 (0.06%), respectively.

Conclusion:

The present study has shown a considerable volume of obstetric ultrasound scan in this cottage hospital, albeit, with low utilization compared to the number of antenatal registration. Findings were mainly normal with minimal need for referral for advance care.
Assessment of the knowledge of radiology in exiting medical students in University of Calabar
Authors: Inah Grace Ben , Efanga Samuel Archibong
Published: October 2021

Objectives:

Radiology education in the undergraduate level imparts in medical students the basic knowledge to interpret common pathological conditions, know the right imaging requests to make and the right order in which they should be made when they become physicians and the degree of this knowledge is influenced by several factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of radiology in exiting medical students and to identify the challenges of undergraduate radiology education.

Material and Methods:

This was a prospective cross-sectional observational study that was conducted in a 2-month period in the Radiology Department of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The year 6 medical students of the University of Calabar, who were 79 in number, participated in the study. Relevant questions covering the major areas of radiology were presented to each participant by the use of a pre-test questionnaire. SPSS version 23.0., Pearson’s Chi-square test, and t-tests were used to analyze the data.

Results:

The medical students had a mean score of 66.5% in radiology knowledge. A significant relationship was observed between diagnostic radiology knowledge and the duration of radiology posting (P = 0.029), radiology teaching methods (P = 0.001), and the quality of learning environment (P = 0.002), respectively.

Conclusion:

The final year medical students in University of Calabar have an appreciable knowledge of radiology. This can be improved if the duration of radiology education increases by early introduction into the pre-clinical class or other clinical courses, if the radiology teaching methods are updated, and if the quality of the learning environment is improved.
Anatomic imaging study of luminal diameter of the circle of Willis in patients with ischemic stroke
Authors: Paulinus Samson Omini , Udoh Benjamin Effiong , Efanga Samuel A. , Udo-Affah Gabriel Udo , Eru Eru Mba , Ani Charles Chibunna , Okoro Ulu Ulu , Egbe Nneoyi Onen
Published: October 2021

Objectives:

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident is associated with defects in the circle of Willis; the vascular network that supplies the brain. There is currently lack of literature on the involvement of the circle of Willis in patients with stroke or its association with impending stroke. The objective of the study was to evaluate luminal diameter of arteries that constitute the circle of Willis in patients with stroke using computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

Material and Methods:

Angiograms of 340 male and female patients aged 15–>75 (40.18 ± 1.1 and 43.68 ± 1.18) years with suspected stroke, referred for either brain CTA or MRI in selected hospitals/diagnostic centers in Nigeria were evaluated using RadiAnt and the MicroDicom viewer software applications. A retrospective descriptive research design was adopted with approval from the federal health research ethics committee. Direct measurement of luminal diameter of major arteries of the circle of Willis was done using SPSS version 25 at P < 0.05.

Results:

From the 340 images assessed, 256 (75.29%) patients had ischemic stroke with luminal diameter of arteries of the circle of Willis ranged from 1 mm to >3 mm while 84 (24.71%) patients were without stroke with luminal diameter ranged from 1 mm to 2.11 mm (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Patients with stroke have larger luminal diameter of arteries that form the circle of Willis when compared to patients without stroke. The study has established for the 1st time, luminal diameter of circle of Willis that may be an index in the sampled Nigerian population.