bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Experiential Marketing and Brand Image on Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Alfiani Syafira Dzikria , Rachmawati Indira
Published: October 2020

Consumer satisfaction is important for a company. In an effort to meet customer satisfaction, many efforts can be done such as providing an unforgettable experience for consumers and creating a good brand image in the eyes of consumers. Garuda Indonesia is a company that applies the Garuda Indonesia Experience concept, which is a concept that is applied to provide a unique experience in an effort to gain customer satisfaction. This research method uses quantitative methods with purposive sampling and takes a total of 400 samples obtained through Google Form. The data analysis technique used is Structural Equation Modeling with LISREL. Based on the results of this study, the results show that experiential marketing has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, brand image has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, and experiential marketing and brand image have an effect on simultaneously customer satisfaction of Garuda Indonesia airlines.
The Influence of Leadership and Motivation on Employee Performance
Authors: Rukmana Indra Januar
Published: October 2020

Human resources play an important role in company management. In this case that human resources are the main key that must be able to full attention to all their needs. Human resources are the driving force of the company. The progress of a company is very dependent on the human resources that exist in a company by giving authority and responsibility in managing activities. This study aims to determine the effect of leadership and motivation on employee performance at PT. Mitra Steel in Jakarta. The method used was explanatory research with a sample of 82 employees. The analysis technique uses statistical analysis with regression testing, correlation, determination, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study leadership have a significant effect on employee performance by 35.2%, hypothesis testing obtained significance 0,000 <0.05. Motivation has a significant effect on employee performance by 43.1%, hypothesis testing obtained significance 0,000 <0.05. Leadership and motivation simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance by 52.0%, hypothesis testing obtained significance 0,000 <0.05
Making Effectiveness Customer Complaint Handling
Authors: Permana Rezi Muhamad Taufik , Pratama Roro Arinda Reswanti Julian
Published: October 2020

The quality of service provided by each Bank becomes a differentiator and becomes a consideration for customers to be loyal to the Bank. With increasing competition in the service and manufacturing sectors, the strategic focus has shifted to determining retention strategies for customers. The speed of handling complaints is measured by SLA (Services Level Agreement), where each bank is required to settle customer complaints a maximum of 20 working days. For this reason, the company has a great responsibility to be able to handle customer complaints following the established SLA (Services Level Agreement). Risk of reputation and even financial risk can arise if customer complaints are not handled quickly and accurately. The research method uses PDCA (plan, do check, action) to know how the business process can be a continuous improvement. This research will show what the effect of complaint handling is too late with the root causes method. To give feedback from the problem this research uses decision-making tools as Analytic Hierarchy Process.
Financing Efficiency and Its Effect to Lecturer Performance and Student Learning Outcomes on Private College
Authors: Sukmana Nano
Published: October 2020

This study is entitled to the efficiency of funding and its influence on the performance of Lecturers and Student Learning Outcomes. The focus of the study is on how the efficiency of funding affects the performance of Lecturers and Student Learning Outcomes. The research method used is quantitative, using statistical tests: Correlation Analysis, Regression, and Path Analysis. Both the lecturer's performance and student learning outcomes. This finding shows the importance of financing that is managed efficiently and protected from various types of waste, misuse, and violations of various stipulations. The results of this study are that the Efficiency of Financing significantly influences both the performance of lecturers and the results of student learning. This finding shows how important funding is managed efficiently and avoiding various types of waste, misuse, and violations of various stipulated provisions. Lecturer performance and student learning outcomes are strategic factors that can determine the level of institutional performance achievement of Private Universities that are studied clearly and reliably.
The Influence of Training and Career Development on Employee Job Satisfaction
Authors: Mulyadi Firgan
Published: October 2020

A high target has always been the orientation of almost all companies because it will make the company progress and develop, so the company must create employee job satisfaction so that the employee can work optimally and accelerate what is the company's orientation. Career Training and Development is an important factor of course within the company because it is a motivating factor for employees to be able to make the company progress and develop. This research aims to assist PT Kartika Inti Sejati in realizing its future desires in achieving its vision and mission through employee job satisfaction. The research method used is a quantitative research method with descriptive analysis and path analysis. The object of this research is employees who have participated in training and career development at PT Kartika Inti Sejati, with a population of forty-seven respondents. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that there is an effect of training on employee job satisfaction, career development on employee job satisfaction, and there is an effect of training and career development on employee job satisfaction and while the influence of other remaining factors that are not examined.
Pieśń żydowska na estradach koncertowych Pragi czeskiej w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym
Authors: Jaczyński Michał
Published: October 2020

Charakterystyczną cechą międzywojennej kultury muzycznej Pragi – jednego z czołowych ośrodków kultury muzycznej w ówczesnej Europie Środkowej, była wielokulturowość. Miasto – szczególnie jego część niemieckojęzyczna – było otwarte m.in. na kulturę żydowską. Już we wczesnych latach 20. XX wieku można obserwować nastanie w Pradze mody na pieśń żydowską. Wykonywali ją w czołowych salach koncertowych Pragi (Urania, Mozarteum, Pałac Lucerna, sala niemieckiego teatru i in.) w języku hebrajskim oraz jidysz miejscowi i przyjezdni kantorzy oraz zawodowi śpiewacy specjalizujący się w żydowskim repertuarze, w tym liczni przybysze z terenów byłej Rosji.

W pierwszej części artykułu autor nakreśla genezę zjawiska popularności pieśni żydowskiej (szerzej zaś: muzyki żydowskiej) na estradach koncertowych Pragi w okresie międzywojennym (wśród omawianych czynników wymienić można m.in. ruch koncertowy kantorów, zwiększenie popularności badań nad muzyką synagogalną i żydowską muzyką ludową, działalność promocyjną europejskich wydawców muzycznych oraz stanowisko czeskiej prasy wobec muzyki żydowskiej), a ponadto wskazuje prawdopodobne źródła żydowskiego repertuaru pieśniowego wykonywanego w Europie Środkowej.

Dalszą część artykułu stanowi kronika prezentacji pieśni żydowskiej, zarówno w jej wersji synagogalnej, artystycznej, jak i ludowej (w postaci występów tak żydowskich, jak i nieżydowskich artystów: kantorów, śpiewaków operowych i kabaretowych, recytatorów) na praskich estradach dwudziestolecia międzywojennego, obejmująca listę wykonawców oraz – w miarę możliwości – wykonywane utwory. Zebrane materiały prasowe dotyczące recepcji tych występów zostały poddane analizie jako dokumenty ilustrujące stosunek praskiej publiczności, także „nieżydowskiej” (termin ten autor wprowadza jako kalkę stosowanego w ośrodkach niemieckojęzycznych przed wojną określenia Nichtjuden, nichtjüdisch) do muzyki żydowskiej i szerzej – żydowskiej społeczności. Kwerenda prasowa objęła międzywojenne dzienniki praskie („Prager Presse” i „Prager Tagblatt”) oraz czołowe muzyczne czasopismo Pragi „Tempo. Hudební Listy”.
Muzyka ludowa po obu stronach Tatr – podobieństwa, różnice, związki, kierunki oddziaływań
Authors: Przerembski Zbigniew
Published: October 2020

Od ostatnich dekad XIX w. w kręgach odwiedzających Tatry i Podhale przedstawicieli elit artystycznych, literackich i naukowych zaczęto zwracać uwagę na kulturę góralską, w tym muzyczną, z jej specyfiką. Zainteresowanie to wzrosło w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym. Ugruntowało się złudne przekonanie o dawnym rodowodzie góralskiej kultury ludowej, w tym folkloru. Rozpowszechniło się nawet przekonanie, iż pod Tatrami, dzięki wielowiekowej izolacji geograficznej i kulturowej regionu, przetrwały dawne cechy polskiej kultury. Tego rodzaju poglądy odnosiły się też do muzyki ludowej. Studia nad źródłami pieśni podhalańskich przyczyniły się jednak do zmiany poglądów w tej kwestii. Przyjęto, że odrębność podhalańskiej muzyki góralskiej od muzyki ludowej z innych polskich regionów wynika z pogranicznego położenia tego regionu i przenikania się elementów różnych kultur narodowych i regionalnych, nie zaś z jakiejś szczególnej archaiczności folkloru podhalańskiego. W odniesieniu do bezpośrednio graniczącego z Podhalem słowackiego Liptowa wpływy w zakresie folkloru muzycznego były obustronne. Pieśń i muzyka góralska na Podhalu do ostatniej ćwierci XIX w. miała wiele wspólnych cech z folklorem muzycznym innych regionów Polski (zwłaszcza Małopolski), później, początkowo głównie pod wpływem jej zewnętrznych miłośników,  zaczęła się upodobniać do słowackiej z Liptowa. Dotyczy to w największym stopniu Skalnego Podhala.
Lisa Jakelski, Making New Music in Cold War Poland. The Warsaw Autumn Festival, 1956–1968, Oakland 2017
Authors: Bolesławska-Lewandowska Beata
Published: October 2020

Recenzja książki: Lisa Jakelski, Making New Music in Cold War Poland. The Warsaw Autumn Festival, 1956–1968, Oakland 2017
Exponential-Discrete Lindley Distribution: Properties and Applications
Authors: AÇIK KEMALOĞLU Sibel , YILMAZ Mehmet
Published: October 2020

In this paper, we introduce a new compounding distribution named Exponential Discrete Lindley distribution which compounds the discrete Lindley distribution and exponential distribution. We obtain several

properties of the new distribution such as its probability density function, survival function, hazard rate

function, mean residual life function. Moments and expression for the Rényi entropy of the proposed

distribution are also given. Moreover, the maximum likelihood method using the EM algorithm is developed for

parameter estimation. Two real data sets are used to illustrate the usefulness of the proposed distribution
Presentación
Authors: Iguiñiz Echeverría Javier
Published: October 2020

En este número sobre la presencia del campesino en la minería andina y sobre los conflictos que lo afectan los artículos cubren una gama amplia de situaciones. En algunos casos, como el explicado por R. Godoy, el campesino tiene una gran capacidad para imponer sus propias exigencias y condiciones en la actividad minera que él mismo realiza a pesar de no ser propietario del recurso minero. Al otro extremo, en grandes minas como las de Southern Peru Copper Corporation la situación de asalarización es completa y la subordinación a las normas propias de la producción maquinizada y en gran escala es muy grande.
Sistema de drenaje subterráneo prehispánico
Authors: Ardiles Nieves Percy E.
Published: October 2020

Diversas fuentes escritas y estudios arqueológicos realizados en la Sierra y Costa indican que en estas regiones el uso y manejo de suelos y agua en el Perú prehispánico fue anterior a los Incas (Guamán Poma de Ayala 1936: 54-62; Avila 1975: 129f.). Sin embargo, la extensa red de sistemas hidráulicos construida por los Incas en el Tahuantinsuyo, nos permite sustentar que éstos no sólo fueron herederos o depositarios de la tecnología de sus antecesores los mochicas, chimús y/o nazcas, sino que lograron superarlos en el manejo, organización y distribución de sus recursos hídricos.
La fiesta del agua en Puquio
Authors: Valiente Teresa
Published: October 2020

Puquio, capital de la provincia de Lucanas, está ubicado al suroeste del departamento de Ayacucho, aproximadamente a 180 km. de Huamanga, capital del departamento, y 480 Kms. al sureste de Lima. Puquio está a una altura de 3,200 m.s.n.m. y se extiende desde la parte central d la ladera hasta la cima de una colina rodeada por diversos campos de cultivo. En 1941, Puquio contaba con 7,000 habitantes, en 1961 eran 10,000 y en 1977 la población había aumentado a 16,000 pobladores. El abra más importante en la región adyacente a la región de Puquio es el Sillanayok: el Pedrorko juega el rol más importante en la fiesta del Agua.
Distribución de aguas en sistemas de riego
Authors: Hendriks Jan
Published: October 2020

Durante los últimos 20 años, varias entidades gubernamentales y no-gubernamentales en el Perú han realizado mayores esfuerzos en ampliar la frontera agrícola bajo riego por medio de proyectos de irrigación. En primer lugar, debemos señalar que este afán ha resultado en un cierto descuido en cuanto a explorar las posibilidades de rehabilitar las infraestructuras hidráulicas existentes. En segundo lugar, el enfoque, que se ha dado en los proyectos de riego ejecutados, ha sido de una opción eminentemente técnica: la construcción de un canal principal y, a veces, de algunos canales laterales, sin dar atención o seguimiento al uso organizativo/productivo del sistema de riego junto con los beneficiarios.
El riego en Aija
Authors: Antúnez de Mayolo R. Santiago Erik
Published: October 2020

El proceso secular de aridización de nuestra patria avanza de S a N y de O a E (Antúnez, 1976). El volumen de la precipitación pluvial por esta causa disminuye aproximadamente en un 7% por siglo. A esta merma de agua en los ríos se suma la disminución ocasionada por los deshielos de las cordilleras, que, de 2,872m3/s de agua que proporcionaban en 1532, hoy tan sólo contribuyen con unos 350m3/s. Los incas fueron conscientes de este proceso de aridización y lo controlaron mediante el riego de los pastos alto andinos (Antúnez, 1981). A partir de Pizarro, la dominación hispana y durante la republicana, la aridización y desertificación del territorio aumentó en forma creciente.
PROGRAM PkM OPTIMALISASI WAKTU PEMROGRAMAN PADA PERANGKAT LUNAK TRUTOPS V 1.2.1 DI PT. UVW
Authors: Sulistya Agus Prabowo  , Wilarso  , Asep Saepudin
Published: October 2020

Dalam pemrogram mesin produksi yang menggunakan software membutuhkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan, supaya saat memrogram tidak mengalami kendala. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah menentukan standar pemrograman Trutops yang merupakan perangkat lunak (software) yang dikembangkan oleh TRUMPF GmbH untuk membantu dalam menjalan mesin. TRUMPF menyediakan kepada pelanggan rangkaian perangkat lunak untuk menyelesaikan suatu proses pemesinan. Trutops telah dilengkapi beberapa aplikasi di seperti Trutops CAD, Trutops Nest, dan Trutops Punch/Laser (memasukan teknologi ke mesin punching/laser), dan aplikasi tersebut dalamnya saling berkesinambungan dengan mengintegrasikan semua langkah proses dalam produksi lembaran logam dalam satu sistem. Nesting adalah bahasa yang digunakan pengguna Trutops untuk membuat program agar mesin dapat beroperasi sesuai dengan program yang telah dibuat. Nesting bertujuan untuk memaksimalkan program yang telah dibuat agar pada proses pemesinan dapat berjalan secara maksimal, baik dari segi efisiensi waktu dan material. Artikel ini diharapkan dapat memberikan gambaran mengenai efisiensi waktu dalam pembuatan program dengan perangkat lunak Trutops V1.2.1. Dari bahasa pemrograman ini nanti akan di aplikasikan dalam bentuk pelatihan ke Siswa SMK, agar pengetahuan dalam hal pemrograman mesin produksi, supaya saat lulus sekolah nanti bisa langsung diserap oleh dunia industri
PENDAMPINGAN BELAJAR DENGAN PENDEKATAN LINGKUNGAN BAGI SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR SAAT PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Lisnawati Elis , Niardiansyah Niardianysah , Yuliana Lulu , Hasan Fadil Muhammad
Published: October 2020

Merebaknya COVID-19 mempengaruhi berbagai sektor kehidupan salah satunya lembaga pendidikan. Kegiatan pembelajaran pada semua tingkat baik SD, SMP, SMA maupun Pendidikan Tinggi (Universitas) dilaksanakan dalam bentuk kegiatan pembelajaran daring (dalam jaringan). Pembelajaran daring memiliki banyak tantangan, beberapa tantangan pembelajaran daring antara lain:  siswa SD di wilayah Kampung Karang Gantung, Sukabumi belum terbiasa melakukan pembelajaran secara online (daring) karena terbiasa belajar didampingi oleh guru,  selain itu ada juga orang tua siswa yang belum terbiasa mendampingi anaknya belajar karena beberapa orang tua memiliki kesibukan lain. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan tawaran alternatif pembelajaran kepada siswa SD dan pemuda untuk turut menjaga kesinambungan kualitas pendidikan meskipun terkena dampak pandemi COVID-19. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan metode pendampingan belajar dengan pendekatan lingkungan yang dilaksanakan dengan memanfaatkan potensi alam di wilayah desa tersebut. Adapun hasil pendampingan belajar ini siswa SD tetap terjaga motivasinya untuk terus belajar.
The puppetry by Viesturs Kairišs: a Holzweg between uncomfortable
history and new humanism
Authors: Mellēna-Bartkeviča Lauma
Published: October 2020

Pēc vairākiem nozīmīgiem operas iestudējumiem Viesturs Kairišs atgriezies dramatiskajā teātrī un kino pie „lielajiem naratīviem” par sabiedrību un kultūru mūsdienās un nesenā pagātnē. 2018./2019. gada teātra sezonas iestudējumi – Ivana Turgeņeva stāsta „Mumu” dramatizējums Mihaila Čehova Rīgas Krievu teātrī un izrāde „Baltiešu gredzens”, kura pamatā ir Zīgfrīda fon Fēgezaka romāns „Baltiešu traģēdija”, Latvijas Nacionālajā teātrī – iezīmē pavērsienu V. Kairiša režijas stilā un skatuves valodā.
Analizētajos iestudējumos lelles darbojas reizē kā metode un metafora. Vienlaikus tās iezīmē jaunus paņēmienus V. Kairiša meklējumos: pirmkārt, leļļu un aktieru mijiedarbība tiek izmantota kā izteiksmes līdzeklis; otrkārt, abos iestudējumos V. Kairišs veidojis arī scenogrāfiju un vizuālo tēlu (kopā ar jaunajiem māksliniekiem Aneti Bajāri-Babčuku un Tomu Babčuku); treškārt, prozas dramatizēšana mērķtiecīgi pakārto tekstu iestudējuma vajadzībām.
V. Kairišs meklē mūsdienu patērētāju sabiedrībā, bezjēdzīgos politiskos ķīviņos un vienaldzībā zudušo cilvēcību, cenšoties atdzemdināt tās cilvēces vērtības, kuras stāv pāri etniska un nacionāla rakstura aizspriedumiem, emocionāli aizkustināt un stimulēt indivīda aktīvu līdzdalību sabiedrības veidošanā. Viņa stratēģija un mērķis ir aktivizēt kritisko domāšanu. Un, lai arī idejas ne vienmēr ir skaidri formulētas (tādēļ Martina Heidegera lietotais jēdziens malkasceļš ir atbilstošs, aprakstot radošos meklējumus), leļļu izmantošana dramatiskā teātra iestudējumos ir efektīvs izteiksmes līdzeklis gan formā, gan saturā.
Palladium nanoparticles supported on chitin-based nanomaterials as heterogeneous catalysts for the Heck coupling reaction
Authors: Jin Tony , Hicks Malickah , Kurdyla Davis , Hrapovic Sabahudin , Lam Edmond , Moores Audrey
Published: October 2020

In this report, chitin and chitosan nanocrystals were used as biomass-based supports for Pd nanoparticles (NPs) used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the Heck coupling reaction. By using a one-pot fabrication method, a Pd salt precursor was directly reduced and deposited onto these nanocrystal catalysts. Characterization of these nanocomposites showed disperse Pd NPs on the surfaces of the chitinous nanocrystals. Heck coupling model reactions revealed full product yield in relatively benign conditions, outcompeting the use of other catalysts supported on biomass-based nanomaterials, including cellulose nanocrystals. These initial results show the potential for using chitinous nanomaterials as effective catalyst supports in cross-coupling reactions.
CHINESE VEGETABLE GARDEN FARMERS RESPONSE ON AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OF VEGETABLE COMMODITIES IN PANTAI CERMIN DISTRICT SERDANG BEDAGAI, NORTH SUMATERA PROVINCE
Authors: Butar-Butar Cherly M. , Pakpahan Tience E. , Hapsani Arie
Published: October 2020

The Indonesian consists of various ethnic and cultural groups both native, one of them is Chinese. Most of their professions are traders. In the area of Pantai Cermin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra Province, there are still many Chinese etnics who live and work as farmers. They are called Chinese Vegetable farmers. The purpose of research was to determine percentage of response Chinese Vegetable farmers in agricultural extension and to determine the factors influencing the response of Chinese Vegetable farmers in extension of vegetable agricultural commodities in Pantai Cermin District, Regency Serdang Bedagai. This research method is quantitative descriptive analysis, with variables: knowledge, experience, learning needs, cultural values, innovation attributes, communication channels, and socio-cultural environment. Based on the response rate of Chinese farmers for level of production and income is high category. Where the value of farmers 'responses to production levels is 69.52%, while the value of the components of farmers' responses to income levels is 71.54%. Overall the response rate of Chinese farmers is high, which is 70.53%. The significant factor influences the response of Chinese farmers in the expansion of vegetable gardens on the vegetable commodity farm at Pantai Cermin is the variable of cultural value.
Complete interventional revascularization versus infarct-related artery revascularization only in stemi patients – part I
Authors: Bayraktarova Iskra , Trendafilova Elina
Published: October 2020

Multivessel coronary artery disease is a frequent ﬁ nding during primary PCI procedures in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Optimal therapy of the infarct-related lesion has been largely elucidated and is stipulated in current guideline documents. Therapeutic options for the additional lesions are a subject of active debate and clinical trial worldwide – both the target degree of revascularization and its timing in relation to the index procedure remain unclear.
Next Steps in the Evolution of the Scratchpads Virtual Research Platform: A framework for the evaluation of data storage alternatives for Scratchpads
Authors: Kiddle Paul , Smith Vincent , Scott Ben
Published: October 2020

The Scratchpads virtual research platform is widely used by more than a thousand communities to share and manage biodiversity data. It is an open source project that can be run by any individual, but most sites are hosted on a dedicated service run by the Natural History Museum London.

After 12 years of use and several major upgrades, the size and complexity of the Scratchpads codebase makes it increasingly difficult to maintain. The underlying content management system (Drupal 7) reaches its end of support in November 2022, providing a further justification to migrate Scratchpad sites to a new, more sustainable platform, at the same time allowing us to improve standards compliance and add functionality for users.

Building on the work initiated at the Biodiversity_Next symposium SI46 Biodiversity Virtual Research Environments: past, present & possible futures, we identified the need to decouple the front and backend components of the architecture. This allows for a simpler migration path for our existing sites, allowing us to migrate the Scratchpad data to alternative backend platforms while retaining the familiar front end experience for users. This decoupling approach is more sustainable, affording potential for deep collaboration on the backend and its associated API (application programming interface).

Analysis of current Scratchpad user activities shows that the data requirements of Scratchpads sites vary significantly. To support this variation, a successor platform must incorporate a well-defined API that can give an individual site flexibility in the choice of a backend. In this presentation we will update the community on our efforts to evaluate alternative backend platforms (both domain-specific and generalist), considering an assessment derived from the Technology Readiness Level (TRLs) of these systems, and their functionality fit with current Scratchpad features. We will discuss our evaluation approach and the results of this study, taking into account the diverse nature of these systems and their fit to our criteria. This approach may be useful to others when addressing similar challenges for evaluating choices on platform migration, and may help to identify gaps or overlapping features in the virtual research software ecosystem. These gaps and overlaps can then be addressed in collaboration with other platform developers. Finally, we will present our preliminary recommendations and invite further input from developers and stakeholders.
Contribution to the taxonomy of Mexican Tersilochinae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae), with descriptions of five new species
Authors: Khalaim Andrey I. , Ruíz-Cancino Enrique
Published: October 2020

Five new species of Tersilochinae (Ichneumonidae) are described from Mexico:Meggoleus hidalgoensissp. nov.,M. whartoniKhalaim,sp. nov.,Phradis beloviKhalaim,sp. nov.,Stethantyx covidasp. nov., andSt. oaxacanasp. nov.Meggoleus whartoniKhalaim,sp. nov.is also recorded from Panama, andSt. covidasp. nov.from Guatemala. The species recently described from MexicoProbles contrerasiKhalaim & Ruíz-Cancino is transferred to the genusGelanesHorstmann,comb. nov.A partial key to the species ofMeggoleuswith small propodeal spiracles and a key to Mexican species ofPhradisare provided.
A non-exhaustive survey revealed possible genetic similarity in mitochondrial adaptive evolution of marine fish species in the northwestern Pacific
Authors: Zhao Linlin , Wang Tianzi , Qu Fangyuan , Han Zhiqiang
Published: October 2020

Mitochondrial coding genes involved in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway play vitally important roles in energy production and thermal adaptation. Investigating the underlying molecular mechanism of mitochondrial adaptive evolution is crucial for understanding biodiversity and ecological radiation. In this study, we collated population genetic studies of marine fish species in the northwestern Pacific based on mitochondrial cytochrome b gene sequences, to investigate whether similar patterns could be detected in mitochondrial adaptive evolution. After filtering, nine studies containing eight marine fish species (Ammodytes personatus, Boleophthalmus pectinirostris, Larimichthys polyactis, Mugil cephalus, Pampus argenteus, Platycephalus sp.1, Sebastiscus marmoratus, and Trachidermus fasciatus) belonging to eight different families were retained. Multiple codon-based approaches were used to identify potential sites under selection in each species. By comparison, our results showed that the posterior part of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene (particularly codon 372 and its neighboring sites) seemed to be involved in the adaptive evolution process, suggesting potential genetic similarity among distantly related species. We also summarized four types of adaptive patterns in the reviewed species, and suggest that the level of genetic differentiation and mitochondrial adaptive evolution might be correlated. Further studies are needed to confirm such relationship by detecting RNA-level evidence and investigating more species and samples.
Compromise and conflict: the tobac­co workers of Mexico City and the colonial state, 1770-1810
Authors: Deans-Smith Susan
Published: October 2020

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Iglesia y revolución: un estudio acerca de la actuación política del clero porteño en la década 1810-1820
Authors: Urquiza Fernando Carlos
Published: October 2020

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Capital y mercado interno en Colombia: 1880-1930
Authors: Sevilla Soler Rosario
Published: October 2020

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El legado filosófico de José Ortega y Gasset en América Latina. José Gaos y el Movimiento de Historia de las Ideas
Authors: Santamaría García Antonio
Published: October 2020

Estudiar la manera en que el pensamiento de José Ortega y Gasset se traslada a América Latina supone al menos un doble ejercicio. Además de su influencia directa sobre los pensadores latinoamericanos, debemos tener en cuenta la reinterpretación que el exilio intelectual español, y fundamentalmente José Gaos, hacen de dicho pensamiento en América Latina. El objeto de este artículo es mostrar, mediante el análisis de la obra de Samuel Ramos, cómo el pensamiento de Ortega se recibe desde dos vías distintas y cómo la que pasa a través de la reinterpretación de José Gaos va a ser la más fructífera y eficiente. En segundo lugar, abordaremos también el desarrollo posterior del pensamiento de Gaos en el llamado Movimiento de Historia de las Ideas, intentando esbozar algunas hipótesis estructurales acerca de las causas del languidecimiento de este pensamiento.
Validation of the Greek Version of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory
Authors: Papitsi Isidora , Balatsouras Dimitrios G. , Makris Ioannis D. , Koukoutsis Georgios , Kaberos Antonios , Tzavara Chara , Nikolopoulos Thomas , Sarafis Pavlos
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate the Greek version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. Method: Eighty-six adult patients with chronic tinnitus participated in the study. Sociodemographic data and medical history were recorded during the interview. The patients underwent audiological examination and they were asked to fill in three questionnaires: the Greek version of the THI (THI-GR), the Greek version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the brief Tinnitus Severity Scale Questionnaire (TSSQ). Results: The THI-GR showed good internal consistency, comparable to the original version. Cronbach’s alpha was equal to 0.92, which suggests a robust reliability. All THI-GR subscales along with total score were significantly and positively correlated with the TSSQ grade and the audiogram results indicating the existence of convergent validity. Furthermore, THI-GR’s subscales were significantly correlated with both State and Trait subscales, which indicates a correlation between tinnitus and stress. Conclusions: This study highlighted the high reliability and validity of the THI-GR as a self-report measure for the evaluation of tinnitus-related annoyance and psychological distress in clinical practice.
The impact of stress on depression, ill health and coping in family members caring for patients with acquired brain injury
Authors: Walker Janet , Schlebusch Lourens , Gaede Bernhard
Published: October 2020

Background: This study investigated the impact of stress on levels of depression and ill health as an indication of psychological coping. The research sample consisted of 80 family caregivers (who are members of Headway Gauteng, located in Johannesburg, South Africa) of patients with acquired brain injury.Methods: A mixed method design of data collection was utilised that included self-report procedures (structured questionnaires and interviews) and post-interview content analyses. In addition, two individually administered measures that have been widely used in clinical practice and research were administered (a stress symptom checklist and the Beck Depression Inventory).Results: The majority of the research participants experienced high levels of stress along with an inordinate physical and mental health impact indicating that they were not able to cope up with the ongoing chronic stress of caregiving.Conclusion: Findings provide compelling evidence of the value of psychological screening for elevated stress and poor coping in family members caring for a patient with acquired brain injury in a resource-limited healthcare society. We recommend a collaborative effort between medical and psychological health practitioners in order to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach towards treatment procedures and interventions to improve coping skills in family members caring for a patient with acquired brain injury.
18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging review of benign lesions of the thorax
Authors: Ravikanth Reddy
Published: October 2020

2-deoxy-2-(Fluorine-18) fluoro-D-glucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has been used exclusively to diagnose malignancies. However, increased 18F-FDG uptake is not always limited to malignant lesions. This imaging review demonstrates the physiological 18F-FDG uptake of normal structures in the thorax and illustrates many benign pathological lesions with standardized uptake value >2.5. These various conditions can be broadly categorized into three groups: infective lesions, active granulomatous diseases such as sarcoidosis, noninfectious/inflammatory, or proliferative conditions such as radiation pneumonitis, postlung transplant lymphoproliferative disorders, occupational pleuropulmonary complications, and postsurgical conditions, all of which can demonstrate varying degrees of 18F-FDG uptake on PET/CT based upon the degree of inflammatory activity. Familiarity of false-positive findings improves the PET/CT evaluation accuracy of benign lesions of the thorax. Radiation exposure and surgical history correlation along with imaging cross check evaluation of radiographs and magnetic resonance images for the anatomic location remains the mainstay of PET/CT characterization of positive findings.
A Study on the Application Characteristics of the Insoluble MMO (Mixed Metal Oxide) Electrode for Energy Reduction of Zinc Electrowinning Process
Authors: Park Mijung , Lee Taeksoon
Published: October 2020

Objective : The zinc electrowinning industry is one of the high energy consumption industries where energy saving is required. In the zinc electrowining process, electrode is a high energy consuming part. In order to reduce energy use in the electrolytic smelting industry, a comparative study was conducted on the current usage of Pb+Ag alloy electrode and insoluble composite metal oxide (MMO) electrode.Methods : In this study, a comparative evaluation of energy consumption was conducted between the generally used Pb+Ag alloy electrode and an insoluble MMO electrode. Aluminum was used as a reducing electrode. The actual on-site zinc electrowinning solution and ZnSO₄ simulated solution were prepared to estimate the electrode potential, voltage, zinc deposition efficiency, and lifetime characteristics under the current density of 500 A/m².Results and Discussion : The overvoltage of the insoluble MMO electrode was 28.9% lower and the voltage was 15.0% lower than that of Pb+Ag alloy electrode. The zinc deposition efficiency of the insoluble MMO electrode was higher 1.9% in the actual on-site zinc electrowinning solution and 6.3% in the simulated solution. Compared with the Pb+Ag alloy electrode in use, the insoluble composite metal oxide electrode exhibited low overvoltage, good voltage characteristics, and high current efficiency characteristics.Conclusions : When the energy consumption of the Pb+Ag alloy and the insoluble MMO electrodes was compared, The insoluble MMO electrode showed 17.0% lower energy consumption in the actual on-site zinc electrowinning solution and 23.8% lower in the ZnSO₄ simulated solution than Pb+Ag alloy electrode.
Improved Affinity of Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron toward Hydrophobic Organic Solvent using Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate)
Authors: Hong Jeongmin , Yang Hayeon , Cha Taeyeon , Seo Younggyo , Hwang Yuhoon
Published: October 2020

Objectives : Levels of organic contaminants in excess of the standard minimum have been detected in many commercial and residential sites, and the severity of soil and groundwater pollution is increasing. In particular, non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) are hydrophobic organic pollutants that do not mix with water and are difficult to remove with existing soil remediation technology. These pollutants slowly dissolve into the groundwater over long periods of time, thus contaminating the groundwater. With the increasing need to remove NAPLs for soil and groundwater remediation, widespread interest has focused on the use of nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI). However, nZVI has the disadvantage of reduced subsurface mobility. Hence, in the present study, the nZVI surface is modified with poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) (PVP/VA), which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups, to improve the mobility and selectivity of nZVI for the removal of NAPL.Methods : The PVP/VA modified nZVI is synthesized through the reaction of FeSO4･7H2O and NaBH4 in the presence of PVP/VA. To confirm the dispersibility of the prepared material, a precipitation experiment is performed using a visible light spectrometer, and the mobility through a sand-filled column is evaluated. In addition, the variation in particle size and characteristics according to the presence of PVP/VA is examined via transmission electron microscopy. The nitrate reduction ability of nZVI with PVP/VA is also evaluated to reveal changes in reactivity depending upon the degree of dispersion. To confirm the selective mobility towards NAPL, trichloroethylene and dodecane are used to evaluate the mobility with and without PVP/VA. Finally, the ratio of nZVI passing through the sponge layer absorbing dodecane is evaluated to determine the selective mobility towards NAPL in the porous medium.Results and Discussion : Although the dispersibility of the PVP/VA-nZVI is not significantly changed, the particle size is significantly decreased. Both the mobility in porous media and the nitrate reduction rate are improved via PVP/VA modification. The affinity for hydrophobic contaminants and the selective migration of PVP/VA-nZVI towards the NAPL layer are also improved. The high affinity for the NAPL was also shown by the column with NAPL layer.Conclusions : Surface-modification with PVP/VA, which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic ends, enabled the synthesis of nZVI with a smaller and more uniform particle size, thus providing high mobility in porous media and high reactivity towards contaminants. The combined hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity of PVP/VA is shown to increase the affinity of nZVI towards NAPL and, thus, promote its migration to the NAPL layer. Thus, it is anticipated that the efficiency of soil remediation can be improved by promoting the movement of nZVI towards the target NAPL layer.
The relationship between ownership and growth
Authors: Ha Nguyen Minh
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between

ownership and employment growth. With a sample of 5,461 firms and using the Heckman two-stage model (to eliminate selection sample bias), the main findings are follows: Compared to firms with 100% capital ownership, domestic firms with less than 50% state capital, domestic private firms, joint stock firms without state capital, 100% foreign capital firms, and joint venture (non-state and foreign) firms have positively significant impacts on employment growth. A change in ownership is not significant to employment growth.

The rest of this paper is organized as follows: Section 2 gives a literature review and some previous empirical evidence. Section 3 provides the econometric model for estimating firm growth. In Section 4, the data is described. Section 5 presents empirical results of the relationship between

ownership and growth in Vietnam. The final section gives conclusions and policy implications.
The effects R&D expenditures on the market value in the telecommunication industry - Evidence from North America.
Authors: Phuong Nguyen Van
Published: October 2020

The linkage between R&D spending and market value of firms has been continuously debated from time to time. Many studies have proved that there is a positive impact. Meanwhile, other studies have proved that it depends on which sectors in the economy, some sectors have a strongly positive effect but the others have a weak effect. This paper estimates the relationship between R&D expenditures and market price in the telecommunication sector. First, by using the COMPUSTAT annual industrials of North America in period 1950-2005, we find a strong evidence of the positive relationship. Second, we implement another test to investigate some particular characteristics of the telecommunication sector during the process of liberalization telecommunication markets as well as the emerging internet and developing Information Technology era. Overall, our result is consistent with some previous studies. Third, we expand the model and find that price per share is positively associated with other variables including total assets per share and earning per share.
The costs of obtaining food security in Vietnam
Authors: Ngai Nguyen Van
Published: October 2020

Global food crisis happened in 2008, all countries in the world must pay attention on food security. Although Vietnam is a food export country, food security is targeted as a priority in the process of economic development. Obtaining food security will gain political and social stabilities, but it may create negative impacts on agricultural development and economic development as a whole. This paper overviews some key policies on food security, analyses the current food security, projects food security in Vietnam until 2020, investigates the costs of obtaining food security and draws policy recommendations.
The relationship between educational level and choice sefl-medication or professional health care providers of patients in Hochiminh City
Authors: Thu Pham Quang Anh
Published: October 2020

Self-medication is a common practice in many developing countries. In Vietnam, self-medication has grown in recent years due to the increasing availability of drug vendors and pharmacy shops throughout the country. Beside the convenience, time and cost saving, self-medication is associated with risks such as misdiagnosis, use of irrational drug dosage that lead to the harmful consequences not only for patient himself but also for community as a whole.

This study focuses on examining the impact of educational level on self-medication practice in Ho Chi Minh city, the national center of educational and health care of the country. The descriptive statistics and econometric analyzes have been applied to answer the question whether the adult individuals with a higher education are more likely to be self-medicated. The study had been employed the theory of consumer choice as the foundation theory, the Andersen’s behaviour model, and two empirical studies to construct a health-seeking model which describes the way individuals make choices regarding health care utilization to get the highest level of utility.

The findings based on the survey conducted by the author in Ho Chi Minh city show that the more educated individual is, the more self-medication they have in treating minor illness. However, the level knowledge of safe medicine use is relatively low among patients.
What do Vietnamese executives understand corporate social responsibility?
Authors: Xuan Le Thi Thanh , Tai Lai Van , Anh Truong Thi Lan
Published: October 2020

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) literature in developing countries is seriously meager. This paper explores CSR in the Vietnamese construction industry which has faced many scandals and directed attention toward the question of the responsibilities of these businesses. The study employs the CSR definition documented by Carroll (1979; 1991) to develop a framework for exploring executives’ perceptions towards CSR. Using Carroll’s CSR pyramid and adopting in-depth interview as a method to collect data, the study critically examines the personal understanding of managers in nine companies in the construction industry. The findings show that although Vietnam is a developing country, managers are aware of the significance of environmental issue as a responsibility that businesses must address. Moreover, the managers also believe that corporate contributions to society, and corporate reputation and prestige, are expectations of society. Despite many breakthroughs in executives’ understanding of CSR, they are not sufficiently and systematically aware of CSR and need a stronger supports, such as issuing appropriate policies, from government in adopting CSR in real business practice.
The impact of credit accessibility on aquaculture production in Mekong delta, Vietnam
Authors: Ly Nguyen Thi Y , Nguyen Le Khoa
Published: October 2020

This paper aims to assess the impact of credit access on aquaculture profitability of farmers located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The results imply that farmers with loans had higher profit in comparison to those without loans. In addition, the different status of land ownership in terms of gender influenced farming net revenue. Test for endogeneity of credit participation and income proved that the instrumental variable model was more accurate in comparison to the ordinary least square estimation in estimating factors affecting aquaculture farming profit.
Customer satisfaction level towards credit card
Authors: Quan Vuong Duc Hoang
Published: October 2020

The use of credit card plays a very important role in online purchasing and contributes significantly to the economy of one nation. Due to the under-developed infrastructure and purchasing habit, credit card transaction still takes a very small proportion and promises a very large space to develop. The purpose of this research is to measure customer satisfaction towards the credit cards they are using. Applying the Five Broad Dimensions theory, the research forms a survey that fits into the Five Broad Dimensions. There are two main analyses completed in the research including descriptive and correlation. The descriptive analysis is conducted to point out some specific areas in which banks or card providers need to pay more attention. The correlation analysis is to find out how strong the relationship between each independent variable and the dependent variable. Finally, the conclusion and recommendation will summarize the key findings of the research and give suggestions to the card issuers.
Human development index impact on economic growth
Authors: Hoa Pham Tan , Liem Le Thanh , Phuoc Nguyen Kim
Published: October 2020

Several studies have explored the determinants of economic growth among countries. The research generally refers to factors such as physical capital/capital, labor, technology, infrastructure, policy institutions, the openness of the economy... However, previous studies rarely mention the human development index (HDI). This study reviewed the human development index (HDI) and other factors affecting the economic growth of nations. The research based on the theory of Solow (1956), Chiu, Hsu, & Wang (2006) and Ferreira-Lopes Sequeira (2011). Reseach data from the data collected by the World Bank to analyze samples in 30 countries during the period (1999-2014). Table of data regression results table (Pooled, FEM and REM) show that HDI has a positive impact on economic growth of countries. Based on the study results, the recommendations are proposed in order to promote stability growth in countries and to ensure the harmony economic growth between and the goals of social development.
Do Vietnamese state-dominated listed firms face finance constraints?
Authors: Hau Le Long , J.K. De Ceuster Marc , Joseph Plasmans , Nghiem Le Tan , Tri Ha Minh
Published: October 2020

Using accounting data of listed firms on the Vietnamese stock market this study documents that listed Vietnamese firms still face finance constraints, even after the introduction and rapid growth of the equity markets and the privatization wave that started since 1992. Contrary to most of the existing literature, especially large state-dominated firms were documented to be significantly more financially constrained.The cash flow sensitivity differences between the statedominated and private firms are economically large but statistically not significant.These findings are still consistent for both stock exchanges of Vietnam (HOSE and HNX).