bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Avifaunal Diversity in Important Bird Areas of Western Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Saroj , Lama Sony , Sherpa Ang , Tamang Munmun
Published: September 2021

Barekot rural municipality of Jajarkot district is an Important Bird
Areas (IBAs) in Western Nepal. In recent years, illegal hunting and
trapping-related cases have increased in this area. Additionally, a
hydropower project with a capacity of 410 MW is being constructed within
Barekot. The present study aims to update the preliminary checklist of
birds and identify the underlying threats to the bird population in this
region. Bird survey was conducted in four monitoring blocks of Barekot
during the late winter of 2021. Also, a series of consultation meetings
and interviews with the local stakeholders were organized to collect
information regarding the extant threats. This study revealed
eighty-seven bird species of 10 orders and 34 families. Birds most
commonly recorded from the family Muscicapidae and order Passeriformes.
Among the total recorded species, two species are listed in the IUCN Red
List of Nationally Vulnerable Category. Similarly, five species were
listed on CITES Appendix II and one species on CITES Appendix I.
Approximately 82% of total bird species were of resident type. Despite
a decline in bird diversity, Barekot’s unique geographical location
still makes it an important IBA in Nepal. Bird numbers have plummeted
due to human intrusion and disturbance, and natural system
modifications. Based on our findings, we recommend landscape-level
research, on the impacts of hydropower projects, roads, poaching, and
impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Similarly, future conservation efforts
should also emphasize preventing habitat fragmentation and raising
public awareness. Keywords: Avian community; Bird checklist; Important
Bird Area; Threats
Flow and heat transfer characteristics of high temperature continuous rising bubbles
Authors: Xu Jiarui , Zhang Xiaohui , Zhang Guangjun , Qing Shan
Published: September 2021

In the movement process of continuous bubbles, different liquid-flow state and initial temperature of bubbles have important influence on bubble movement and heat transfer. In this study, the flow and heat transfer characteristics of high temperature bubbles in normal temperature liquid are investigated. The rising process of and temperature of bubbles are studied by numerical simulation and compared with experimental results for verification. The results show that the shape, velocity and temperature of the bubble are affected by the initial position of the bubble. Because the closer the initial position of the bubble is to the bottom of the cylinder, the greater decrease of the bubble aspect ratio, w*, the faster decrease of bubble temperature, and the larger bubble velocity would be. The increase of the bubble diameter would mitigate the influence of liquid jet on the bubble motion. Finally, as the bubble surface tension increases, the liquid jet would have less influence on the bubble movement.
Numerical simulation of droplet impinging icing process on a low temperature wall with smoothed particle hydrodynamics method
Authors: Zhang Bowen , Ma Xiaojing , Zhou Xinchao , Li Guangyuan
Published: September 2021

Based on the basic principles and improved algorithms of the smoothed particle hydrodynamics method, a corresponding surface tension model and latent heat model are proposed for the heat exchange phase transition problem of droplets impinging on a low temperature wall surface. This research establishes a novel smoothed particle hydrodynamics model of the impinging wall of droplets accompanied by the phase transition process. This work also includes simulations cov?ering the spreading flow and phase transition process of droplets under different impingement regimes. Moreover, the icing patterns of the droplet impingement spreading process are provided and a comparative analysis with related experi?mental results. The improved smoothed particle hydrodynamics model is verified by experiments and its ability to solve droplet impingement icing problems.
The joint influence of the hydrogen additions and the opening ratios on the propagation dynamics of premixed syngas/air flame
Authors: Dong Jianfei , Deng Haoxin , Yao Zhifeng , Zhang Anchao
Published: September 2021

To further understand the combustion characteristics of syngas/air, the
behaviors of premixed flame at various hydrogen additions and opening ratios
were investigated. The combustion vessel is a half-open rectangular duct
50mm square by 900mm long. The shape of the flame is photographed by a
high-speed camera and the pressure is measured by a pressure sensor at the
closed end of the duct. The effect of the two variables on the flame
dynamics are considered through the analysis of the flame shape evolution
and the overpressure oscillation. The results show that the tulip flame
appeared earlier and the overpressure peak reach the maximum under the
condition of 30% hydrogen fraction; with increasing of the opening ratio, the
tulip flame appeared later and the overpressure peak gradually
decreased. Under the experimental conditions of the opening with the increase
of the volumes of hydrogen blend ratio, the overpressure
peak increased systematically, but the occurrence time fluctuated. The results
show that the influence of the opening ratio and the hydrogen blend ratio
pressures is mainly impacted when the hydrogen blend ratio is at least 30%,with
a 0.25 opening ratio. At these critical parameters, the overpressure
peak reaches a maximum of 0.9bar;when the opening ratio is 0.5, the
overpressure peak suddenly dropped to 0.39bar.
Design and verification of ultra-high temperature lithium heat pipe based experimental facility
Authors: Hu Chongju , Yu Dali , He Meisheng , Li Taosheng , Yu Jie
Published: September 2021

Lithium heat pipe has broad applications in heat pipe cooled reactors and hypersonic vehicles due to its ultra-high working temperature which is around 1700 K. In this paper, a lithium heat pipe based experimental facility has been designed to test the heat transfer performance of the lithium heat pipe. A simplified mathematical model of heat pipe has been implemented into a CFD approach, which is used to verify the design of lithium heat pipe and its experimental facility. Results showed that the CFD approach is in good agreements with some well-known existing models and experimental data, and deviation between the results is within 5% range. The adjustment range of mixed gas thermal resistance and cooling water flow rate was obtained by analyzing the effects of different cooling conditions on the performance of the experimental facility. It is necessary to ensure the cooling water flow rate is above 0.11 Lph to prevent water boiling when the heating power is 10 kW around, and the optimal proportion of helium is 70-90%. The operation characteristics of the lithium heat pipe under unsteady-state with varying heating power were simulated numerically. The results show that the proportion of helium must be less than 60% for normal operation of the lithium heat pipe. This work provides a reference and numerical verification for the design of lithium heat pipe based experimental facility, which can be used to reveal the heat transfer mecha?nisms of the lithium heat pipe during the experiment.
Study on influence of forced vibration of cooling channel on flow and heat transfer of hydrocarbon fuel at supercritical pressure
Authors: Chen Mantang , Hu Yin , Han Zhixiong , Peng Zilong , Zan Hao
Published: September 2021

The cooling channel of a scramjet is the fundamental structure of the active thermal protection for an engine. Till now, studies have focused mainly on the steady-state flow and heat transfer process in the cooling channel. However, the vibration intensity of an engine increases sharply as the flight speed increases, because of which, the flow and heat exchange mechanisms based on the cooling channel under stable conditions cannot be applied under vibration. In this study, experimental methods are used to study the characteristics of the forced vibration of a cooling channel on the flow and heat transfer of hydrocarbon fuel at supercritical pressure. In addition, the influences of different vibration frequencies and vibration amplitudes on the flow and heat transfer are analyzed. The research results show that at supercritical pressure, when the fuel temperature is below the critical temperature and the inner wall temperature is above the critical temperature, external vibrations would enhance the heat transfer characteristics of the cooling channel. However, when the pressure and temperature are unstable, the forced vibration of the cooling channel would suppress the instability of temperature and pressure while strengthening the heat exchange.
Effect of Maternal Metformin Treatment in Pregnancy on Neonatal Metabolism: Evidence From Newborn Metabolic Screening
Authors: Estrella Jane , Wiley Veronica , Simmons David , Hng Tien-Ming , McLean Mark
Published: September 2021

Objective: To investigate effects of maternal diabetes
and metformin treatment on metabolic newborn screening (NBS) results of infants
born to mothers with hyperglycemia during pregnancy

Research Design and Methods:  Retrospective
case-control study. NBS results of infants born to mothers treated with
metformin for hyperglycaemia during pregnancy were compared with diet-treated
diabetes and matched normal controls. Exclusions: maternal type 1 diabetes, major
fetal anomalies, incomplete infant data. Inclusions: maternal hyperglycemia in
pregnancy treated with diet alone or diet plus metformin. Results from the New
South Wales NBSP (dried infant bloodspot sample, 24-72 hours after birth) for
25 routinely studied analytes, were measured using mass spectrometry. Data from
metformin-exposed and control infants were compared using non-parametric
methods and multiples of the median for each analyte.

Results: 574 cases were compared with 952
diet-treated diabetes cases and 979 controls. Metformin-exposed infants had
shorter gestational age (266 days ±7 vs 272±10±34vs 274 ±9 ) (p= <0.001) and lower birth weights
(3.28 kg ±0.51vs 3.29±0.49 ±0.52 vs
3.33±0.43) (p=0.008). Short, medium and one long-chain acylcarntine
(tetradecanoylcarnitine; C14) concentrations were higher in the metformin
exposed group compared to normal controls. Comparison with diet-treated diabetes
controls (to eliminate confounding by hyperglycemia) continued to show raised butyrylcarntine
(C4), isovalerylcarnitine (C5), glutarylcarnitine (C5D) in the
metformin-exposed group. There was no evidence of vitamin B12 deficiency (low
methionine, elevated propionylcarnitine; C3) in metformin-exposed infants. All results were within normal population
limits.

Conclusions: We have identified subtle (non-pathological)
changes in neonatal metabolism which represents a signature effect of fetal
metformin exposure.
Aktivaciya processov sensomotornoj integracii s pomoshch'yu interfejsa «mozg–komp'yuter»
Authors: Рубакова А. А. , Иванова Г. Е. , Булатова М. А.
Published: September 2021

Interfejs «mozg–komp'yuter» (IMK) s ekzoskeletom kisti ruki aktiviruet mekhanizmy nejroplastichnosti, v rezul'tate chego proiskhodit motornoe nauchenie, odnako vklad percepcii v etot process na dannyj moment izuchen nedostatochno. Cel'yu issledovaniya bylo izuchit' vliyanie sensomotornoj integracii na effektivnost' reabilitacionnogo processa po obucheniyu paradigme dvizheniya raskrytiya kisti u pacientov, perenesshih ostroe narushenie mozgovogo krovoobrashcheniya, s pomoshch'yu IMK i ocenit' vliyanie ideomotornogo treninga na snizhenie spastichnosti v paretichnoj ruke. Byl proveden analiz dannyh 58 pacientov (mediana vozrasta 63 goda (22; 83)), s perenesennoj cherepno-mozgovoj travmoj ili insul'tom davnost'yu 2 mesyaca (1,0; 12,0), ishemicheskogo (76%) i gemorragicheskogo haraktera (24%), poluchivshih 15 (12; 21) ideomotornyh trenirovok s ispol'zovaniem IMK i ekzoskeleta. Funkcional'nuyu aktivnost' ruki ocenivali do i posle prohozhdeniya kursa procedur po shkalam Fugl–Meyer, ARAT, Frenchay, FIM, Rivermead, Ashworth. Otmecheno uvelichenie myshechnoj sily v luchezapyastnom sustave u 40% pacientov pri sgibanii-razgibanii, u 29% — pri otvedenii-privedenii. Uvelichenie myshechnoj sily pri otvedenii i privedenii luchezapyastnogo sustava proiskhodit odnovremenno (p < 0,004). Naznachenie ideomotornyh trenirovok dlya snizheniya myshechnogo tonusa neeffektivno, tak kak dostoverno znachimogo snizheniya spastichnosti v kisti vyyavleno ne bylo. Uluchshenie v vosproizvedenii dvizhenij kist'yu paretichnoj ruki polozhitel'no korrelirovalo s uluchsheniem povsednevnyh navykov zhiznennyh aktivnostej. Razvitie motornoj funkcii paretichnoj kisti s pomoshch'yu ekzoskeleta vedet k aktivacii kinesteticheskih receptorov, uluchshaya chuvstvitel'nost' i melkuyu motoriku za schet sensomotornoj integracii.
A Remote Sensing Scheme for Fault Diagnosis to Wind Turbines: An Academic Experimental Set-Up
Authors: L. Acho
Published: September 2021

Nowadays, remote sensing for structural fault examination to wind turbines is an important technological challenger. On the other hand, laser diodes represent a low-cost option to implement a remote vibrometer sensor by just using cheap analog electronics. Therefore, a recent electronic circuit along with a laser diode is conceived to detect faults on a winding structure due to vibrations mainly induced by the wind and its rotary parts with possible mechanical defects. The electronic parts consist of a sequence of bandpass filters and peak detector stages. Besides, an academic experimental platform is constructed to validate the performance of the proposed remote sensing scheme for fault diagnosis in wind turbine structures.
Energy savings approach to optimal location of EV charging stations in microgrids
Authors: Vishnu Suresh  , Przemyslaw Janik  , Dominika Kaczorowska
Published: September 2021

This paper presents an analytical approach to finding an optimal location for an EV charging station based on energy savings in a local microgrid. The analysis is carried out on days obtained by clustering yearly load data and by running an energy management system that runs on MATLAB interior point method. The microgrid is composed of both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The charging station is equipped with a controlled charging feature and this study considers 2 EV charging strategies out of which the one benefitting the power system is adopted.
Evaluation of PV microgeneration systems and tariffs management on the energy efficiency of service buildings
Authors: J. Baptista  , G. Sequeira  , E. J. Solteiro Pires
Published: September 2021

The buildings' energy consumption increasing requires solutions to improve their energy efficiency, thus reducing the electricity bill's associated costs. This paper aims to study the load profiles of a service building and its optimization to reduce the costs related to electricity consumption. The electrical load profiles are analyzed, and the electrical equipment and its consumption are characterized. Moreover, to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, a renewable energy system based on photovoltaic panels is sized and integrated into the building. The analysis of the building's consumption profiles allowed the PV system's dimensioning to eliminate power peaks, enabling a reduction in the contracted power. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed solution, resulting in a reduction of the electricity bill.
The decarbonisation of Galicia using renewable marine energy
Authors: L. Castro-Santos  , A. Filgueira-Vizoso
Published: September 2021

The objective of this paper is to examine the importance of independent arrays in the offshore renewable energy farms. In this context, several scenarios have been contemplated for a floating offshore renewable energy farm: a farm only using floating wave energy; a farm only using floating offshore wind energy; and a farm composed by floating wave energy and floating offshore wind energy installed in independent arrays. The article proposes a method to calculate the main economic parameters and decide their economic feasibility. A hypothetic offshore renewable energy farm located in the Galicia region (Spain) has been studied as case of study. Results show which of the scenarios has the best economic results. This method is worthwhile to compare different floating offshore renewable energy technologies in economic terms and help in the decision making of this new emerging sector that can help to rebuild Europe in the post-pandemic period.
How important are ports for the offshore wind industry?: the case of Spain
Authors: A. Filgueira-Vizoso  , F. Puime-Guillén  , D. Cordal-Iglesias  , A.I.  García-Diez  , I. Lamas-Galdo  , L. Castro-Santos
Published: September 2021

Offshore wind is becoming a new technology to develop a better sustainable world. Its progress is linked to the use of port facilities, where the offshore wind farms can be stored or pre-installed. The aim of this paper is to analyse the storage space availability for ports in terms of being used for the new offshore wind sector. The case of study will be focused on analysing the port facilities in Spain, country with a great offshore wind resource in some specific areas. Results indicate the ports that can be used for the development of offshore wind in Spain. This work is important in order to establish a roadmap of the offshore wind business in Spain, which can repair the economic and social damaged due to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Uncertainty analysis for industries investing in energy equipment and renewable energy sources
Authors: E. M. Urbano  , A.D. Gonzalez-Abreu  , K. Kampouropoulos  , L. Romeral
Published: September 2021

This paper studies the optimal design and operation of new energy equipment including renewable energy sources for prosumer industries. In order to augment the interest of industries in performing energy actions, the economic parameters of the investment are analysed and the risk related to it considering the uncertainty in energy markets is evaluated. A two-stage optimization approach is proposed considering the whole lifetime of the energy equipment and an uncertainty analysis performed through the evaluation of the deterministic model under Latin Hypercube Samples of uncertain parameters. A case study based on a real industry is presented, whose results expose the robustness of the optimization methodology and the acceptable risk of investing in renewable energy sources and energy equipment for prosumer purposes
Fast testing platform for the isolation transformer
Authors: G. Bucci  , F. Ciancetta  , A. Fioravanti  , E. Fiorucci  , S. Mari  , A. Prudenzi
Published: September 2021

This work shows a program created in a Labview environment to verify the correct functioning and regulatory compliance of isolation transformers and isolation transformers for medical use. The transformer tests will be divided into acceptance tests and type tests. For each type of test, the program will be able to provide information for correct testing and to speed up the test path.The guided test procedure will accompany the author up to the automatic printing of the test reports. Finally, considerations will be made on which tests to perform on already installed transformers that require recertification.
Inverter Control Analysis in a Microgrid Community Based on Droop Control Strategy
Authors: Navid Salehi  , Herminio Martínez-García  , Guillermo Velasco-Quesada  , Encarna García-Vílchez
Published: September 2021

Power-sharing in a microgrid community (MGC) requires mandatory strategies in order to stabilize the system by maintaining the rated frequency and voltage. The hierarchical control strategy is the most adopted control structure due to providing seamless operation in transient between islanded and grid-connected modes. Droop control strategy is discussed in this paper to control the voltage source inverter (VSI) in power exchange mode with other microgrids (MGs) or main utility grid. After analysing the average model of three-phase VSI, the voltage and current transfer functions are obtained according to the considered droop controller. The stability and seamless operation of the system are analysed, and the simulation results verify the control loops of the VSI can handle the power variation of the MG effectively.
Application of traffic conflict technique for traffic safety evaluation at intersection based on image processing
Authors: Bui Ngoc Dung , Huy Dinh Tran Ngoc , Nguyen Tuan Thanh
Published: September 2021

Traffic accidents occur frequently at intersections area because of conflicts among vehicles. Many researchers have been assessing traffic safety, however most of them are based on accident data that happened and caused injury as well as economic damage. Recently, conflict techniques provide general views and solutions to prevent early collisions. This paper proposes a method of conflict analysis using image processing technique and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation. Based on vehicles detection, the conflict parameters collected from two intersections in Hanoi, Vietnam were processed and evaluated by fuzzy comprehensive evaluation to give out the safety level of conflict points. The experimental results show that the proposed methods have successfully shown the distribution and location of dangerous conflict points according to the actual situation of the two intersections. Based on our results, authorities can consider reorganizing traffic light pattern at these intersections to reduce possible collisions.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Model Triple Helix: Pengembangan Desa Wisata Kampung Iklim di Desa Pandowoharjo Sleman Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Sumbodo Bernardus Tresno , Sardi Sardi , Raharjo Sunarya , Prasetyanto Hermawan
Published: September 2021

Pemberdayaan dilakukan dalam kerangka model triple helix, yang terdiri dari akademik, pemerintah, dan komunitas petani daerah urban. Naskah ini merupakan refleksi pelaksanaan program tahun pertama dan kedua 2019–2020 program pengembangan desa mitra (PPDM). Tujuan pengabdian: masyarakat sadar pentingnya melakukan adaptasi terhadap perubahan iklim, menangkap air hujan dan dimasukkan kembali ke dalam tanah, kelompok tani memanfaatkan lahan pekarangan secara optimal untuk pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan keluarga dan menambah pendapatan keluarga. Metode pelaksanaan: pencerahan, pelatihan dan praktek. Kegiatan pengabdian dalam program desa kampung iklim meliputi perancangan instalasi pemanen air hujan (IPAH), sumur resapan dan saluran buntu (rorak), instalasi hidroponik, kandang komunal, pengelolaan sampah, kolam sistem bioflok serta integrasi website. Hasil pengabdian: bertambahnya fasilitas IPAH, sumur resapan, dan rorak, bertambahnya jumlah warga yang panen dan memanfaatkan air hujan, bertambahnya jumlah anggota kelompok tani aktif, perbaikan kualitas kompos, serta terintegrasinya web desa wisata. Melalui program PPDM ini telah dilakukan transfer pengetahuan dan teknologi, menambah wawasan dan memaksimalkan potensi sumber daya alam untuk pengembangan tanaman sayuran di lahan pekarangan, perikanan, peternakan dan pariwisata. Bertambahnya sarana penangkap air hujan sebagai water table yang pada giliranya diharapkan menjadi mata air dan sumber air tanah dangkal untuk mensuplai sumur-sumur warga pada musim kemarau.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH FRAMEWORK FOR THE DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN STOCK MARKET: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURES FROM 2011-2021
Authors:   Open University Malaysia, Cluster of Business and Management, Menara OUM, Block C, Kelana Centre Point, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Koh Ho Thong , Mohd Noor Mohd Nazri ,   Open University Malaysia, Cluster of Business and Management, Menara OUM, Block C, Kelana Centre Point, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this paper is to understand stock market participation among individual investors. This paper has established a descriptive systematic-analysis of the empirical literature from journal indexed by Scopus, ISI ad ERA with an emphasis on the conceptualization and antecedents of stock market participation. Based on the review of past literature, this paper suggested social alignment, fundamental stock literacy, trust on institution and stock value expectation that would relate to stock market participation. The recommended framework may serve as a practical guide for stock broking firm to understand the behaviour of individual investors, encourage participation in the stock market and aid in the development of marketing strategies in competitive market.
A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF JOB STRESS FACTORS ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN MALAYSIA'S SOUTHERN REGION
Authors:   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia, Mohd Pauzi Nooradzlina , Shari Asma Shazwani ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia, Ismail Hadhifah Fadhlina ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia, Luqman Azyanee ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia, Sakarji Siti Rosnita ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia, Wan Azib Wan Nor Hazimah ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia, Subahudin Siti Nor Aqiliyah ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan, 18500, Machang, Kelantan,Malaysia
Published: September 2021

Job stress has become a global problem in recent years, and it is rising year after year. The purpose of this research was to identify influential factors of job stress that affect job satisfaction among the employees in the government sector in the southern region of Malaysia. This research is important because it will help the company determine the best way to assist their workers in improving their job satisfaction. Job stress consists of three elements, namely workload, role conflict, and interpersonal relationships. The questionnaires were distributed to 108 respondents who were employees at Lembaga Kemajuan Johor Tenggara (KEJORA). Descriptive statistics, Cronbach alpha, and regression analysis were employed to analyse the result using the SPSS analysis. The findings revealed that a significant positive relationship exists between interpersonal relationship and job satisfaction whereas role conflict and workload does not influence job satisfaction. Finally, limitations and suggestions for this study are also highlighted.
The Dilemma of Unrelenting Workload Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic: An Agenda for University Female Academics
Authors: Obianuju Okeke-Uzodike , Gamede Vangeli
Published: September 2021

The dynamic changes in the South African higher education environment have seen academics immersed in increasing workloads to keep up with the university mandate. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has raised significant challenges for the higher education community and intensified complications related to workload and in particular for female academics. The understanding of the management of workload is pertinent, and therefore the article examines the components of workload and implications of the Covid-19 pandemic for female academics. A descriptive research design and a quantitative research approach were adopted, and data was collected from 54 female academics in an unidentified university in South Africa. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 and presented using a descriptive and inferential format. Also, the study adopted a systematic review of literature leveraging reputable sources. The findings revealed that (i) time allocation to academic activities of teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision, administration matters, community service, and academic citizenship remains a challenge facing universities, and (ii) Covid-19 imposed remote working arrangements resulting in increased workloads, leading to reduced research productivity and inability to achieve work-life balance for the female academics. The results of the study highlight the need for institutional review and policy development on the academic workload management system to ensure work-life balance for the female academics and output maximization for the university, especially during a pandemic.
A disciplina revisão sistemática da literatura no currículo formativo do bibliotecário
Authors: Dias Célia da Consolação , Santa Anna Jorge , Maculan Benildes Coura M S
Published: September 2021

Em tempos de pandemia, surgem indagações diversas acerca da atuação dos profissionais da informação, como os bibliotecários, no combate às doenças e à promoção da qualidade de vida. Este texto parte do pressuposto de que o profissional muito pode contribuir nesse campo e essa discussão precisa iniciar-se na formação profissional. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um modelo de disciplina que explore a aplicação das revisões sistemáticas da literatura no âmbito da saúde baseada em evidências, cujo bibliotecário pode atuar no contexto clínico, contribuindo com as tomadas de decisão dos profissionais da saúde. Para tanto, apresenta argumentos teóricos e práticos que justificam a participação do bibliotecário no auxílio à busca de literatura relevante; discute possibilidades de atuação dos bibliotecários junto às equipes de saúde no fornecimento de informação precisa, rápida e confiável para a tomada de decisões; e relata a fase de planejamento de uma disciplina a ser oferecida no curso de Biblioteconomia. O texto caracteriza-se como descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, e constitui um relato de caso, a partir das experiências vivenciadas na Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Informação, em especial com a oferta da disciplina Estágio Docente. Os resultados revelaram a importância de se inserir a disciplina proposta no currículo de Biblioteconomia. Com isso, os alunos podem identificar novos campos de atuação profissional, sobretudo ao facilitar o trabalho de busca e seleção das fontes de informação que contribuam para auxiliar nos experimentos médicos, facilitando a busca por medidas que promovam a saúde da população.
Editorial
Authors: Legarralde Martín R.
Published: September 2021

En este número presentamos un conjunto de artículos y reseñas elaborados sobre ensayos conceptuales, investigaciones de base empírica y obras de reciente aparición en torno de temas históricos y actuales del campo educativo. La publicación de estos trabajos ha sido posible por la labor conjunta de autores, evaluadores, editores y equipos de gestión de publicaciones, a quienes estamos profundamente agradecidos.
Curriculum y colonialidad. Repensando el curriculum desde las Epistemologías del Sur
Authors: Mendez Karlovich Maricruz
Published: September 2021

El siguiente ensayo procura la construcción y socialización de algunas categorías analíticas generales que permitan diseñar, implementar y evaluar diferentes materiales curriculares desde la perspectiva de las epistemologías del Sur. Esta construcción se nutre de las prácticas pedagógicas y de múltiples espacios de reflexión colectiva entre lxs diversxs actores que habitamos los procesos de enseñanza y de aprendizaje y procuramos sociabilidades “otras” que permitan mayor justicia cognitiva y espacios educativos más participativos y cooperativos. Luego del desarrollo de las categorías y de la construcción de condiciones para que posibilidades “otras” puedan generarse, emerge la concepción del curriculum como espacio de restitución frente a la creación de ausencias que caracteriza a la situación de la que parte el análisis.
Jara Holliday, Oscar (2020) La Educación popular latinoamericana. Historia y claves éticas, políticas y pedagógicas, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires: El colectivo; Luján: EdUNLu, Editorial de la Universidad Nacional de Luján. 253 páginas, ISBN 978-987-475
Authors: Tirado Amparo
Published: September 2021

Revisión de La Educación popular latinoamericana. Historia y claves éticas, políticas y pedagógicas por O. Jara Holliday
Dubet, François (2020) La época de las pasiones tristes. De cómo este mundo desigual lleva a la frustración y el resentimiento, y desalienta la lucha por una sociedad mejor. Buenos Aires: Siglo XXI. ISBN: 978-987-801-002-1
Authors: Dragone Martin
Published: September 2021

Revisión de La época de las pasiones tristes. De cómo este mundo desigual lleva a la frustración y el resentimiento, y desalienta la lucha por una sociedad mejor por F. Dubet
A child life specialist szakemberek helye a magyarországi egészségügyi ellátási rendszerben
Authors: Páll Nikoletta , Gorove Erzsébet , Baji Ildikó
Published: September 2021

Bevezetés: A gyermekek kórházi kezelése során nyújtott pszichés támogatás és gyermekbarát ellátás mind a hazai, mind a nemzetközi kutatásokban kiemelt jelentőséggel bír. Külföldi kórházak gyermekgyógyászati osztályán és ambulanciáján child life specialist szakember segít a gyermekeknek és családoknak megbirkózni a kórházi ellátás, a betegség és a fogyatékosság kihívásaival.

Célkitűzés: A vizsgálat során a magyarországi gyermekellátás során nyújtott pszichés felkészítést és támogatást vizsgáltuk szülői vélemények alapján. Célunk volt továbbá, hogy megismerjük a gyermekápolók véleményét és tevékenységeit a gyermekek pszichés felkészítésével és támogatásával kapcsolatban. További célunk volt a kutatás eredményeinek tükrében, hogy bizonyítsuk a már nemzetközileg elterjedt és bizonyítottan pozitív hatású ellátási rendszer magyarországi adaptációjának szükségességét.

Módszer: A Magyar Egészségügyi Szakdolgozói Kamara gyermekápolási tagozatának tagjai, és kórházban kezelt gyermekek szüleinek körében végzett online, kvantitatív, kérdőíves felmérés eredményeinek deskriptív és többváltozós elemzése.

Eredmények: A kérdőíveket 566 szülő és 361 gyermekápoló töltötte ki. Az ápolói és szülői vélemények a gyermekek pszichés felkészítéséről és támogatásáról eltérőek, az ápolók sokkal jobbra értékelték ezen tevékenységek megvalósulását. A szülői vélemények szerint a gyermekek felkészítése kevés esetben történik meg, a gyermekbarát ellátásra vonatkozó értékelésüket nagyban befolyásolta a felkészítés gyakorisága.

Következtetés: A child life specialist szakemberek munkájára a magyarországi gyermekellátási rendszerben is szükség van, ezért fontos lenne ezen szakma magyarországi adaptációjának kidolgozása, mely magában foglalja az ellátási struktúrába való elhelyezést, illetve a kapcsolódó kompetenciák megszerzésének oktatási szintjeit.
Statistical analysis of typical elevator accidents in China from 2002 to 2019
Authors: Lan Shengnan , Jiang Saihua , Qiu Jun , Wan Zijian , Chen Lian , Li Gang , Alam Jahangir
Published: September 2021

By utilising data from official sources, a statistical analysis was made on the elevator accidents that occurred in China during the period 2002 to 2019 on five aspects namely elevator type, occurrence stage, casualty’s identity, accident type and accident causes. The main purpose is to use the frequency and correlation among related factors to evaluate crucial causes, and to prevent similar accidents among technicians and users. Based on the statistical results and discussion, some proposals were put forward to the management of the responsible authorities for accident investigation and prevention of similar elevator accidents in the future.
The Effect of Covid-19 on the Real Estate Industry in India
Authors: Sanchaniya Rashmi Jaymin
Published: September 2021

The world economy seems to be experiencing one of the most severe downturns in recent memory. The latest pandemic has had a detrimental effect on the economies of several nations, including India. The International Monetary Fund forecast India’s growth rate at 1.9 % for fiscal year 2021, down from 5.8 % previously. This poses a significant challenge to the Indian economy. The resumption of work was complicated by the workers’ surprising return to the employers from underground. Developers struggled to locate enough job-creating jobs due to the labour market severe constraints. The populace is burdened by the great pestilence that threatens the nation. Indian real estate, which was still emerging from the implications of demonetization (November 2016) and other changes, was jolted by this pandemic, with building development halted and real estate transactions paused. Indian real estate should plan itself for a post-COVID-19 environment and be prepared to take several new and technology-driven moves to get back on track. The secondary data research methodology is used in this paper and the aim of the research is to discuss the pre-pandemic real estate market and the effect of COVID-19 on the Indian real estate market. Additionally, it discusses the risks and prospects confronting various real estate industry participants.
Establishment and range expansion of non-native fish species facilitated by hot springs: the case study from the Upper Sakarya Basin (NW, Turkey)
Authors: Aksu Sadi , Başkurt Sercan , Emiroğlu Özgür , Tarkan Ali Serhan
Published: September 2021

Non-native species can enter new habitats and ecosystems in a variety of ways. Suitable ecological conditions must exist for non-native species to reproduce in newly colonized habitats. Hot springs are suitable habitats for tropical, aquarium, and ornamental fish species. This paper presents the results of research on the distribution of non-native and native species in relation to environmental factors in the Upper Sakarya Basin, where several such springs are present. The fish fauna in the basin includes native (60% – 21 species, 14 of which are endemic) and non-native (40% – 14 species) fish species. Most of the non-native species (seven species) were found only in warm springs (minimum water temperature 16°C). In addition, 75 fish species belonging to 26 families were found throughout the Sakarya Basin. Hot springs were found to play an important role in the establishment of non-native species. The Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) results revealed that the non-native species density was high in the Upper Sakarya Basin where hot springs are common. This confirms that minimum and maximum temperatures are the main drivers of changes in the distribution of non-native fish species. Two aquarium fishes,Bujurguina vittataandXiphophorusspp., are reported for the first time in the present study for inland waters of Turkey.
The practice of using earnings management methods under tax incentives absence and financial incentives restriction conditions
Authors: MAKHAN'KO Lyudmila S.
Published: September 2021

Subject. This article analyzes the regularities of the processes of application of earnings management methods in the absence of tax incentives and in conditions of limited use of financial incentives.
Objectives. The article aims to identify trends in the use of earnings management methods in the absence of tax incentives and in conditions of limited application of financial ones, and substantiate a set of analytical procedures for their identification to enhance the reliability of the organization's financial situation assessment.
Methods. For the study, reviewing academic papers on the subject matter, I used the general scientific cognition methods of comparison, generalization, grouping, systematization, and the principle of historicism.
Results. The article defines the most important financial incentives, including the tax ones, when earnings management is aimed at reducing or redistributing the tax burden, and financial incentives in terms of positioning in the stock market and adjusting dividend payments. The article finds the regularities of changes in individual financial indicators helping identify enterprises that likely use earnings management methods in terms of accounting for exchange rate differences.
Conclusions and Relevance. The research shows that the probability of applying earnings management methods remains in the absence of discernible financial benefits in the short term in terms of reducing the tax burden or the possibility of attracting additional external financing in the financial markets. The unique character of the research lies in the study of the practice of applying earnings management methods in the absence of apparent financial incentives.
The audit reform in the United Kingdom: Challenges and the future
Authors: DERNOVSKAYA Irina N.
Published: September 2021

Subject. Intended to counter fraud and unreasonably high bonuses for top executives, the U.K. corporate governance and audit reform implies some changes so as to improve the financial transparency of companies, primarily, large and public interest entities. The reform is called to maintain the lucrativeness and competitiveness of the U.K. financial markets, creating a sustainable and manageable environment, which major long-term investors seek.
Objectives. I review and summarize proposals set out in the reform as best-in-class practices, which may work in auditing and assurance in Russia and underlie respective changes. The reform may contribute to the auditing profession, help avoid accounting scandals and corporate failure.
Methods. Studying the audit reform, I applied methods of analysis, generalization, and analogy.
Results. Having analyzed the reform plan, I found valuable ideas concerning directors’ responsibilities, corporate reporting and auditing. The reform suggests that the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority should be established. The definition of public interest entities became broader. Audit boards are now to meet additional requirements. The audit market will be overhauled by segregating auditing and consultancy units of the Big Four companies and introducing statutory audit, which should be jointly performed by major and smaller entities, and tightening audit transparency rules. Hence, top executives will be more responsible and liable for financial reporting and increased transparency of internal control and trade account settlement principles. Such proposals should be adapted to the audit regulation practice in Russia and be applied with reference to the recent legislative novels.
Conclusions. The quality of audit is critical for the economy and the public, since it ensures the national credibility as a capital market. Any sustainable economy needs a comprehensive approach, which combines the audit reform and corporate governance and accounting standards reform.
Reforming the Russian tax system: Problems and solutions
Authors: DAVLETSHIN Takhir G.
Published: September 2021

Subject. The article examines the main shortcomings of the Russian tax system and prerequisites of the tax reform at the present stage, and analyzes the RF government’s tax initiatives.
Objectives. The article aims to find ways of reforming the tax system into an effective one, stimulating economic growth and ensuring the revenue growth of the budget system, and maximum involvement of business entities in the legal field.
Methods. For the study, we used the general scientific approaches and methods.
Results. The article introduces a concept of reforming basic taxes, supplementing the tax system with missing links and proposes a set of measures to reform the tax system.
Conclusions. The article says it is necessary to conduct a systemic tax reform aimed at bringing the tax system into line with the fundamental principles of taxation, creating a coherent, logically verified tax system, improving tax administration and interbudget relations regulation.
The history of accounting in China
Authors: HONGYING LYU
Published: September 2021

Subject. This paper examines the history of accounting in China, describes the main characteristics of its development in different periods of time and the prospects for its further development.
Objectives. The paper aims to consider the history of the development of accounting in China.
Methods. For the study, I used analysis, synthesis, and other general scientific methods.
Conclusions. Accounting in China has undergone an evolutionary path of development from simple to complex, from ancient to modern, from single-entry bookkeeping to double-entry bookkeeping under the influence of various factors: economic, political, legal, social, cultural, and technological. According to the characteristics of development, the history of accounting can be divided into three main stages: accounting in Ancient China, accounting in the new period, and accounting in modern times. In different eras, accounting had different time characteristics. Accounting must get adapted to the needs of modern society and get improved along with its socioeconomic development.
Compliance control as a mechanism for ensuring the economic security of businesses in e-commerce
Authors: YAKIMOVA Vilena A. , RADOMSKII Viktor S.
Published: September 2021

Subject. The article focuses on organizational and methodological issues of internal compliance control in e-commerce businesses.
Objectives. We refine the design and technique of internal compliance control for e-commerce businesses.
Methods. The study relies upon methods of analysis and generalization, grouping, systematization, risk-based, systems and business process approaches.
Results. We devised the five-component compliance control sysem, determined its principles and functions ensuring the economic security of e-commerce businesses. We suggest conducting compliance procedures intended to mitigate IT risks and accounting for the specifics of e-commerce business processes.
Conclusions and Relevance. In e-commerce, compliance control serves for identifying and monitoring compliance risks, ensuring safe operations of businesses, which is vital for people. The information system for IT risk protection was found to underlie compliance control, while control procedures can be classified into general and applied. The findings can be used to set up a reliable and effective compliance system for e-commerce businesses in order to prevent economic abuses and crime.
Regional specific features of the consumer sector of the economy
Authors: ZHILINA Ekaterina V. , NIKITINA Anzhelika A. , KHUNAFINA Elena A. , KHANOVA Ilyuza M.
Published: September 2021

Subject. This article discusses the development of meat food market in Russia. Objectives. The article aims to define trends in the development of the meat industry, forecast the meat food consumption in Russia, and analyze the effect of various factors on the meat food consumption level. Methods. For the study, we used a statistical analysis. Results. The article presents the forecast of meat food consumption until 2023 and describes the dependence of meat consumption on a number of factors. Conclusions. Changes in consumer behavior patterns are affecting the meat food market. The direct relationship between the real incomes of the population and the level of consumption has a significant impact on the demand for meat products.
Revisiting the logistics approach in the inbound tourism industry
Authors: VOSKRESENSKII Vladimir Yu.
Published: September 2021

Subject. This article deals with the issues related to international tourism and Russian inbound tourism. Objectives. The article aims to identify the possibilities of using logistics techniques for analyzing the tourism market. Methods. For the study, I used techniques used in logistics, namely, Pareto principle, break-even analysis, supplier rating assessment, and the economic order quantity model. The logistics techniques are adapted for the analysis of inbound tourism. Conclusions. Logistics techniques help assess the representativeness of tourist flows from different countries, focus on the more significant ones among them, and determine the attractiveness of provincial tourist centers and the optimal tourist flow to the resort. Adapting logistics techniques for the analysis of tourism markets can contribute to the optimization of Russian inbound tourism.