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THE POTENTIAL FOR COMMUNITY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN PHU DINH COMMUNE, DINH HOA DISTRICT, THAI NGUYEN PROVINCE
Authors:   Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyên University, Bich Hanh Nguyen Thi , Lan Anh Mai Thị ,   Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyên University, Hong Vien Nguyen Thi ,   Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyên University, Thi Dong Nguyen ,   Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyên University, Huyen Nguyen Thu ,   Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyên University, Huyen Chu Thi Hong ,   Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyên University
Published: September 2023

Research on the potential of community-based tourism development in Phu Dinh Commune, Dinh Hoa District, Thai Nguyen Province, is essential because the commune has started to have community-based tourism households. In this study, we collected data by surveying tourists, authorities, and local people. We analyzed the data and made judgments about the needs of tourists from visitors’ evaluations, local people’s understanding, and difficulties with community-based tourism development activities. The results showed tremendous potential for community-based tourism development in Phu Dinh Commune. The potential for historical-cultural tourism has a significant position now, a prerequisite to attracting tourists to Phu Dinh. Besides, the natural tourism potential is also unique and attractive to tourists. To promote the above tourism potentials for community-based tourism development, it is necessary to have investment support in terms of capital, methods, and fostering knowledge of community-based tourism development for local people to attract tourists to visit historical and cultural sites (basically just a day visit). The tourists can both visit the Dinh Hoa Safety Area National Relic (An Toan Khu - ATK) and combine community-based tourism development (increasing the length of stay of tourists from going to the same day (up to 2-3 days). To achieve these results, it is necessary to converge factors such as policies to support and promote Phu Dinh community-based tourism development of the Department of Tourism, People’s Committees at all levels, the direction and guidance of the local government, and most importantly, the effort of local people learns from the experience of community-based tourism development models.
The Influence of the Three-Component Commitment Model on the Intention to Leave of Employees Working in Insurance Enterprises
Authors:   Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Huu Ai Nguyen Thi , Thia Nguyen Thi ,   Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Trang Le Thu ,   Student D18BH01, ID.1118030061, Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam
Published: September 2023

Using appropriate research methods and adhering to the research objectives helped us complete the article and clarify the necessary content. The document research method helped us build a theoretical basis for the article. The content of the theoretical basis presented in the article includes Organizational Commitment and the three-component commitment model (affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative commitment) which is the basis and foundation for the analysis and proposed solutions. Using the random sampling method to ensure objectivity, 240 valid surveys were used to analyze and evaluate the commitment of employees working at Vietnamese insurance enterprises. Data analysis results show that the commitment factor is rated at a low average level. The surveyed employees stated that their commitment to their organization is not high, which means that the possibility of leaving the job is very high. To increase attachment and commitment to the business, we have proposed a number of solutions such as building corporate culture, developing serious recruitment regulations and always having supportive interactions between employees in the work environment.
Improving Arabic Language Teachers' Teaching Competence through Technology Enhanced Language Learning
Authors:   Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia, Amin Nur Fadilah , Rahman Abd. ,   Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia, Malli Rusli ,   Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia, Haeruddin Haeruddin ,   Alauddin State University of Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia, Nurkhamimi Nurkhamimi ,   University Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

In order to follow and fulfill the development of the times wrapped in technology, every Arabic teacher is also required to be able to master and apply technology in Arabic language learning. In a study conducted by Rustam Shadiev and Mengke Yang, it was found that of the twenty-four articles reviewed on the use of technology in foreign language learning, almost all of these studies reported positive results. Learners had a positive perception of the use of technology, which meant that it showed that technology was effective in supporting language learning and that learners accepted and used it. Based on this, mentoring and training activities to improve teaching competencies for 21 Arabic language teachers in the Puteri Ummul Mukminin Aisyiyah Islamic Boarding School in South Sulawesi were carried out on Saturday, May 27, 2023, with the speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurkhamimi Zainuddin from the Faculty of Primary Language Studies, Uniersitas Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). This is certainly expected to provide additional knowledge about the importance of using technology in Arabic language learning that can be applied both online and offline. The activity was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and reflection.
The Evaluation of a Program of Democritus University of Thrace in Greece, Regarding the Restoration of the Quality of Life of People Who have Suffered a Stroke
Authors:   Ph.D. Cand., TEFAA DUTH, M. Ioannidou, , S. Fragkos ,   Doctor of Social Work, DUTH, E. Giannakou ,   Assistant Professor TEFAA DUTH, N. Angelousis ,   Professor TEFAA , DUTH
Published: September 2023

This paper studies the effect of a program of the Demokriteio University of Thrace, in improving the living conditions of individuals who have experienced a stroke in their lives. The majority of people who experience such an episode are called to manage a new way of life, with many new difficulties daily. This program was designed and implemented to support these individuals. The aim of this research is to capture the ways in which lives of these people were affected, to identify the changes they observed by themselves, to investigate the attitudes they adopted towards the action in question and, to a large extent, to evaluate the program through the participants’ own experiences. The work was based on the principles of applying qualitative research and content analysis. Interviews were conducted with ten participants, with open-ended questions in a semi-structured organizational framework, as provided in the literature. The results yielded a wealth of important information that profiles the actual operation of the program. Positive elements and changes in lives of individuals are highlighted as well as their suggestions for improving or changing some organizational issues. In conclusion, it is established that the offer of the action in question is multidimensional and particularly important, with a wide variety of elements that compose it and also define it. The conclusions of the research can be used in the planning of new corresponding actions or can be a trigger for conducting other research.
Traditional dances in Spain. Bibliometric study based on high impact search engines
Authors: Penalva Martínez Roser , Arnau Mollá Antonio Francisco , Romero Naranjo Francisco Javier
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is to carry out a bibliometric analysis on traditional dances in Spain with the aim of parcelling all the data obtained in an academic way. A total of N=224 articles published between 2012 and 2022 and indexed in Web of Science were analysed. We used an ex post facto retrospective design and an analysis of frequencies carried out in the Mircrosoft Excel programme. The documents studied allowed us to classify all the publications by genres and areas (dance, history, sociology, education, ethnomusicology, anthropology, musicology, etc.), as well as the most prolific authors and the highest number of citations, among other aspects. As main results, it was observed that first-order documents in article format and written in Spanish predominated, with flamenco being the most mentioned genre and dance the most representative area. The most prolific year was 2020 and the most cited was 2017. The magazines Música Oral del Sur and La Madrugá, and the publishing house of the University of Murcia stood out in terms of number of publications. On the other hand, in terms of the number of citations, Leisure Studies and the Taylor & Francis publishing house predominated. The most significant author was Vargas-Macias, A. and the most cited author was Matteucci, X. This study could be taken as a starting point for future research on traditional dances in Spain.
Keywords: traditional dances, baile, bibliometric, folklore, Spain.
Niveles de actividad física y bienestar psicológico de las personas mayores en zonas rurales (Levels of physical activity and psychological well-being of the elderly in rural areas)
Authors: Ramírez-Gomez Diana Cristina , Vallejo Osorio Ayda Natalia , Bahamon Cerquera Pablo Emilio , Roa Cruz Angel Miller , Monterrosa Quintero Armando
Published: September 2023

La actividad física se considera de vital importancia para mantener un estado de salud óptimo en los diferentes campos integrales del ser humano. Por lo tanto, el propósito de este estudio es analizar los beneficios en la relación entre la actividad física y el bienestar psicológico en los adultos mayores en áreas rurales. Métodos: se utilizó un muestreo intencional mediante instrumentos de autopercepción puerta a puerta (encuesta) en el hogar de cada uno de los participantes (n = 96), aplicando el Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física versión corta (IPAQ-S) y el índice de bienestar psicológico (PGWB-S). Los resultados muestran un efecto positivo entre niveles más altos de actividad física en las dimensiones psicológicas de los encuestados determinadas por un mayor tamaño de efecto (ES: >0.8). Concluimos que los adultos mayores que tienen niveles más altos de actividad física tienden a mejorar los niveles de bienestar psicológico, especialmente en las dimensiones de bienestar positivo y salud general auto-percibida.
Palabras claves: adultos mayores, angustia, ansiedad, movilidad corporal, calidad de vida.
Abstract. Physical activity is considered of vital importance for maintaining an optimal health status in the different facets of humans. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the benefits of the relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being in the elderly in rural areas. Methods: an intentional sampling method was used by means of face-to-face self-perception instruments (survey) at the home of each of the participants (n = 96), through the application of the international physical activity questionnaire short version (IPAQ-S), and the psychological well-being index (PGWB-S). The results showed a positive effect between higher levels of physical activity in the psychological dimensions of the respondents, determined by a greater effect size (ES: >0.8). We concluded that the elderly who have higher levels of physical activity tend to improve their levels of psychological well-being, especially in the dimensions of positive well-being and self-perceived general health.
keywords: the elderly, distress, anxiety, body mobility, quality of life.
Avaliação do teor alcoólico no processo de carbonatação natural e forçada em amostras de kombuchas
Authors:   , Pinheiro Letícia Reis
Published: September 2023

Kombucha é uma bebida de baixo teor alcoólico que apresenta alto teor de compostos bioativos derivados do chá de folhas Camellia sinensis adoçado com sacarose, em conjunto com a atividade metabólica de microrganismos de leveduras, bactérias ácido-acéticas e ácido-láticas. Atualmente, atrai um número crescente de consumidores devido às suas propriedades promotoras de saúde relatados pela literatura e por uma parcela da população que busca por hábitos saudáveis. Este fato motivou o Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA) a definir um padrão de qualidade e identidade para a bebida, para que o consumidor possa apreciar a kombucha em condições ideias de pH, acidez volátil, teor alcoólico e carbonatação. A Instrução Normativa (IN) n° 41 trouxe grandes desafios para produtores da bebida, principalmente para mantê-la com níveis de álcool em até 0,5% (v/v) para ser considerada um produto não alcoólico, como também mensurar este parâmetro, visto que, até o presente momento, apenas metodologias de alto custo foram validadas para medir níveis tão baixos com precisão e exatidão. Desta forma, este estudo objetivou validar uma metodologia rápida, confiável e de baixo custo capaz de mensurar o teor de álcool, assim como investigar se o processo de carbonatação forçada foi eficiente para manter este parâmetro dentro do valor estabelecido pela legislação, já que é uma alternativa citada em várias literaturas, porém ainda não existe comprovação desta afirmação. Para isto, foram produzidos 5 lotes de kombuchas para analisar amostras submetidas à carbonatação natural e forçada (injetando CO2 industrialmente puro à 2,5 pressão de atm) finalizadas após 30, 60, 90 e 120 dias. O teor alcoólico foi mensurado através da cromatografia a gás com detecção de ionização de chama em paralelo com um equipamento portátil (ABValuer) capaz de mesurar níveis de álcool abaixo de 0,5% (v/v) com o intuito de avaliar sua eficiência e precisão nas análises. Durante a vida de prateleira das amostras, todos os parâmetros analisados (pH, acidez volátil e teor alcoólico) mantiveram dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela legislação. O ABValuer foi capaz de mensurar baixos níveis de álcool apresentando um valor satisfatório quando comparado aos valores encontrados por GC-FID. A carbonatação forçada não foi uma metodologia capaz de diminuir o teor alcoólico das amostras em estudo, apresentando maiores níveis de teor alcoólico quando comparada com a carbonatação natural.5 Palavras-chave: Fermentação. Bebida. Legislação. Teor alcoólico. Carbonatação forçada.
LIQUIDITY AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF THE SELECTED AUTOMOBILE COMPANIES OF INDIA
Authors: Ramanuj Jaydeep , Memon Salina
Published: September 2023

Liquidity and profitability ratios are very vital indicators of the company’s performance for the short- and long-term view. Continuing profit help for the future growth of the company and liquidity proves the smooth running of the business on a short-term basis. In this study selected Automobile companies of India are used for the analysis. The purpose of the study is to find out the liquidity and profitability performance of companies. And to check relationship between liquidity and profitability of selected companies. For the purpose of the study three companies are selected from the Automobile sector which are Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. The data is collected from annual report of selected companies. The study period is for 10 years. From 2013-14 to 2022-23. For the analysis two statistical techniques arithmetic mean and regression analysis are used. From the analysis it has been observed that in liquidity ratio, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. Performed better than Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd. while in profitability ratio Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Performed better than Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd. The study concludes that there is no statistically significant relationship between the liquidity ratio and profitability ratio.
Photopyroelectric technique for the measurement of optical properties of pure liquids
Authors: Balderas López José Abraham , Díaz-Reyes Joel
Published: September 2023

Photopyroelectric technique, in the transmission configuration, was shown adequate for the measurement of the optical properties of pure liquids. The analytical scheme involves the scanning of the photopyroelectric signal as a function of the sample thickness. Optical absorption coefficients, at four wavelengths in the near infrared region (904 nm, 980 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm), were measured for eight pure substances, distilled water and glycerol, among them. Strong optical absorption was obtained, particularly for pure liquids with a hydroxyl group in their molecular structure. In order to figure out about the influence of this chemical group on optical properties as function of the size of the molecule, optical absorption coefficient for a series of linear alcohols at 1550 nm was also measured.
Structural, electronic, linear, and nonlinear optical properties of undoped and Mo (I, II)-doped LiNbO3 crystal
Authors: Abdul-Hussein W. A , Almusawe A. J
Published: September 2023

In this paper, density functional theory (DFT) calculations used to investigate the structural, electronic, linear and nonlinear optical properties of pure lithium niobate crystal (LiNbO3) and doped LiNbO3 by Mo (I) and Mo (I). The lattice constants were calculated by analysing the optimised unit cell, and the results were found to be in good agreement with both the experimental and theoretical values that were reported. The results indicate a clear distinction in the electronic characteristics of LiNbO3 and doped LiNbO3 (Mo-Nb), the band structures that have been computed indicate that the band gap of  LiNbO3 can be narrowed by adding Mo (I) and Mo (II) dopants to 2.068 eV and 0.476 eV, respectively. Interesting results were obtained by this doping process, as these results showed that the effect of doping led to an improvement in some optical properties, such as the absorption spectrum of the material, and also led to an increase in the effect of second harmonic generation (SHG), which is considered a basic requirement for developing optical devices in many photonic applications such as laser, electro-optic applications and optical switches.
Cross-Sectional Study to Explore the Prevalence of Shoulder Impingement and Its Association with Training Volume Among Cricketers in Sport Academies of Faisalabad
Authors: Wassi Ahmad , Mudassir Muhammad , Mustafa Awais ul , Ullah Ubaid , Aslam Dr Memoona , Ghaffar Tamjeed , Zartasha Amina , Imtiaz Farwa
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Cricketers are vulnerable to high-risk injuries. Throwing and striking are the two activities that put the most strain and effort at the shoulder joint and leads to shoulder impingement and other problems. To explore the prevalence of shoulder impingement and its association with training volume among cricketers in sport academies of Faisalabad.

Methodology: It was cross-sectional study. Study was conducted from November 2018 to January 2019. Sample size of the study was 116. Convenient sampling technique was used to enrolled participants in study. Inclusion criteria of the study were the cricket players of age between 13 to 22 years, practice regularly in sport academies of Faisalabad. Players of Faisalabad cricket academies including, Saeed Ajmal International Cricket Academy, Eden cricket & Fitness center, Combined cricket club, National Cricket Club, Lyallpur Gymkhana cricket club and Prince Gymkhana Cricket Club, Faisalabad were interviewed and evaluated for the presence of shoulder impingement. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 22. Data was presented in forms of tables and graphs.

Findings: Out of 116 cricket players, 28.44% were spinners, 41.37% were fast bowlers and 30.17% were batsmen. Shoulder impingement was found to be present in 49(42%) of the cricketers in sport academies of Faisalabad. Chi- square test showed a statistically significant association between shoulder impingement and training volume (p<0.05).

Recommendations: Shoulder impingement had a prevalence of 42% in cricketers of Faisalabad. A statistically significant association was found between shoulder impingement and training volume among cricketers of sport academies in Faisalabad. This study was informed by the BiomechanicalTheory, emphasizing the importance of considering mechanical stressors on the shoulder region in cricketers. To reduce the occurrence of shoulder pain among cricket players, practitioners should emphasize proper biomechanical techniques in training programs, with a focus on shoulder joint stability and injury prevention strategies. Policymakers should advocate for sports injury prevention programs that incorporate fundamental biomechanical concepts into training curricula, ensuring cricket players' long-term shoulder health and ensuring the sport's long-term viability.
Housing Affordability in Nigeria; an Analysis of Lagos State Government Rent to Own Scheme.
Authors: Oyesomo Oyewole Clement , Seun Odunnaike  Joseph , Bolayemi Akinbola Kazeem
Published: September 2023

The importance of housing as a social good has made it a frequent subject matter of discussion in both developed and developing nations, where it continues to be accorded great attention. Due to cities’ unchecked and widespread urban growth, there is housing scarcity problem in many cities around the world, particularly in developing countries, such as Nigeria. Nigeria housing problem is not just quantitative in nature but also qualitative and unaffordability. Governments at various levels have introduced numerous housing scheme that is geared towards supplying housing and bridging housing gap, however, majority of these housing schemes are still beyond the reach of the low income earners in terms of affordability. Hence, this study assessed the affordability of Lagos State government social housing scheme through the Lagos state rent-to-own-scheme. The study revealed that the housing units are costly and not affordable to low-medium income earners as 2bedroom and 3-bedroom flats are priced at N20,000,000.00 and N25,000,000.00 and above respectively.An applicant of a 2-bedroom flat is expected to pay an initial equity capital of N1, 000,000.00 and N1, 250,000.00 for a 3-bedroom flat, while the residue of the cost is payable for a period of 10years on monthly basis (N158, 333.3 and N197, 916.00 monthly repayment respectively). This is disheartening and appalling social housing scheme as it is not affordable and within the reach of most Nigerians using house price to income ratio as a threshold for measuring affordability It is therefore recommended that government should adopts affordable housing delivery strategies such as cost saving design approach, promotion of local building materials, vertical housing development, mass housing that incorporate sustainable strategies; recycling of building materials for reuse, while also increasing the repayment period from 10years to 15years. When these approaches are adopted, it will aid affordability and integrate low-medium income earners in the social housing scheme
Clinical Spectrum of Tuberculosis Otitis Media (TBOM) and Management Outcomes
Authors: Abes Generoso , Abes Franco Louie , Cruz Teresa Luisa , Llanes Erasmo Gonzalo
Published: September 2023

Objectives. To determine the initial clinical diagnoses of patients with tuberculous otitis media (TBOM), to determine the value of PCR test, biopsy, and ancillary diagnostic procedures in detecting middle ear TB infection, and to establish the differences in treatment outcomes.Methods. The clinical records of twenty-eight patients identified with middle ear TB infection by PCR test and biopsy, from January 2010 to December 2016, were reviewed to determine their initial clinical diagnoses. The positivity rates of PCR test and biopsy were compared. The records of 12 patients included in a previous publication were revisited and included in the present study population. The combined cases were classified according to clinical diagnosis to constitute a summary of demographic characteristics, clinical diagnoses, laboratory tests, and treatment outcomes. Results of diagnostic and surgical procedures were reviewed and analyzed. Clinical findings and hearing test results before and after treatment were compared.Results. Of the 28 patients, eight different clinical diagnoses of patients confirmed with middle ear TB were determined. PCR test diagnosed most cases belonging to the early and chronic stages of the disease process. Biopsy diagnosed mostly the chronic cases but failed to diagnose acute cases and late cases with diagnosis of chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma. By including the twelve cases that were published in 2011, the range of clinical diagnoses was expanded and an outcome of eleven clinical diagnoses confirmed with TB infection was established. Analysis of treatment outcomes showed that the clinical and hearing outcomes were better for patients managed at the early stage of the disease than for those presenting at the late stages of the disease process who underwent more complicated surgical procedures.Conclusion. Our study supports the concept of tuberculous otitis media (TBOM) clinical spectrum, implying a paradigm shift in the established thinking that TBOM presents only as a chronic disease. The combined use of PCR and biopsy is a potential diagnostic tool to improve case detection rate, further broaden the scope of the clinical spectrum, and develop better control and preventive strategies for TBOM.
Assessment of Readiness for a Community-based Teleaudiology Program of Selected Primary Care Health Facilities in the Philippines
Authors: Marcelo, MD, MPH Portia Grace , Tulisana Mark Lenon , Gaspar Manuel John Paul , Amoranto Abegail Jayne , Sunga Monica , Fullante Philip
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Access to appropriate and timely care underpins the Republic Act 9707 or the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention Act of 2009. However, less than 10% of babies born every year have been screened for hearing loss. The Hearing for Life (HeLe) research program aims to increase the rate of newborn hearing screening (NHS) nationwide through the development and deployment of novel digital health or eHealth technologies in government rural primary care health centers (PCHC). The HeLe is also built on the global call for increased and systematic use of eHealth to strengthen health systems. Effectiveness of eHealth innovations requires acknowledgment of the product’s life cycle; one consideration is organizational readiness at this development stage of the HeLe.Objective. This study assessed readiness of the eight PCHC selected to use the HeLe technologies.Methods. This research utilized the Khoja-Durrani-Scott (KDS) eHealth evaluation tool to assess the PCHC’s readiness level prior to the implementation of HeLe. The KDS tool was distributed through a self-administered survey; data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Readiness is measured in terms of seven dimensions or outcomes resulting from the use of the HeLe technologies.

Results. The study revealed that the eight PCHC were most to least ready, in decreasing order, in the following areas: Ethical, Health, Technology, Social & Cultural, Readiness & Change Management, as well as Economic, and Policy outcomes. The study affirms the PCHCs’ value for equity in health care, i.e., providing accessible NHS services in the community setting closest to where the families and their newborns are. Likewise, results confirm the PCHC staff’s preparedness for another set of innovations, through agreement with statements on Technology, Social & Cultural as well as Readiness & Change Management parameters.Conclusions. The results informed the training and technical support strategies to be implemented by theHeLe program proponents. However, even in this early development phase of the HeLe technologies, the PCHC are already concerned with how to sustain NHS services after the research. Fully aware that the HeLe ICT tools need to be maintained and upgraded, the PCHC views that economic and policy support should also be in place to ensure continuous delivery of the ICT-enabled NHS services. While results are illustrative, usefulness is limited by the small sample size and character of the study sites. Nevertheless, social dimensions still have to be carefully considered as innovative NHS tools are introduced to primary care health workers nationwide. Researchers have to be deliberate in working with broader health systems and policy advocacy efforts to allow novel NHS technologies to be smoothly introduced at the community level and frontlines of care.
Lack of Methylation Changes in GJB2 and RB1 Non-coding Regions of Cochlear Implant Patients with Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Authors: Sumalde Angelo Augusto , Yang Ivana , Yarza Talitha Karisse , Tobias-Grasso Celina Ann , Tantoco Ma. Leah , Davidson Elizabeth , Chan Abner , Azamian Mahshid , Cruz Teresa Luisa , Lalani Seema , Reyes-Quintos Maria Rina , Cutiongco-de la Paz Eva Maria , Santos-Cortez Regie Lyn , Chiong Charlotte
Published: September 2023

Objective. Recent advances in epigenetic studies continue to reveal novel mechanisms of gene regulation and control, however little is known on the role of epigenetics in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in humans. We aimed to investigate the methylation patterns of two regions, one in RB1 and another in GJB2 in Filipino patients with SNHL compared to hearing control individuals.Methods. We investigated an RB1 promoter region that was previously identified as differentially methylated in children with SNHL and lead exposure. Additionally, we investigated a sequence in an enhancer-like region within GJB2 that contains four CpGs in close proximity. Bisulfite conversion was performed on salivary DNA samples from 15 children with SNHL and 45 unrelated ethnically-matched individuals. We then performed methylation-specific real-time PCR analysis (qMSP) using TaqMan® probes to determine percentage methylation of the two regions.Results. Using qMSP, both our cases and controls had zero methylation at the targeted GJB2 and RB1 regions. Conclusion. Our study showed no changes in methylation at the selected CpG regions in RB1 and GJB2 in the two comparison groups with or without SNHL. This may be due to a lack of environmental exposures to these target regions. Other epigenetic marks may be present around these regions as well as those of other HL-associated genes.
Ageing, mid-career concerns and organizational citizenship across employees in pre-retirement perspective: A study on employee engagement hassles and implications for leadership style mediation in Indian middle-sized IT firms
Authors: Chawla Swati , Sareen Puja , Gupta Sangeeta
Published: September 2023

“Age inclusive Employee engagement” as a research construct foresees an extensive research background. The HR practices and their probable mediation in shaping the work environment and respective sustainable engagement in Indian IT firms is a novel construct and needs extensive dimensional and theoretical exploration. Age derived employee engagement as organizational resource is a research attribute of latest intellectual discourses. The study explored the ageing, mid-career concerns and organizational citizenship across employee in pre-retirement perspective and examined the employee engagement hassles and implications for leadership style mediation in IT companies. The sample frame comprises the 722 employees working across middle sized IT companies in age group 20-40. The study is based on the perceptions of the individual who were part of software delivery team with aid of laptops, desktops or other similar digital assets. The study concluded statistically significant impact of leadership style on the age inclusive employee engagement in middle sized IT firms.
O ODNOSU KOMUNISTIČKE JUGOSLAVIJE I ISLAMSKE ZAJEDNICE / ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNIST YUGOSLAVIA AND THE ISLAMIC COMMUNITY
Authors: Memišević Hamza
Published: September 2023

This text is a review of a book by Dr. Amir Duranović Islamic community in Yugoslavian socialism, Sarajevo, UMHIS, 2021, p. 314.
ULOGA BIBLIOTEKA U INICIJATIVAMA OTVORENIH OBRAZOVNIH SADRŽAJA NA VISOKOŠKOLSKIM INSTITUCIJAMA / THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INITIATIVES AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Hajdarpašić Lejla , Dizdar Senada , Khattab Džejla
Published: September 2023

Otvoreni obrazovni sadržaji su značajan i opravdan predmet interesovanja visokoškolskih biblioteka, a posebno nakon pojave globalne pandemije COVID-19, koja je prouzrokovala brojne promjene u sistemu visokoškolskog obrazovanja, kojima su se visokoškolske biblioteke morale prilagoditi, kako bi nastavile davati potrebnu značajnu podršku naučnoistraživačkom i obrazovnom procesu na visokoškolskim institucijama. S tim u vezi, cilj ovoga istraživanja je utvrditi u kojoj mjeri visokoškolske biblioteke Univerziteta u Sarajevu pružaju usluge povezane sa otvorenim obrazovnim sadržajima, koje su, prema mišljenju bibliotekara, prednosti uvođenja takvih usluga i kako se iste mogu dodatno unaprijediti u postpandemijskom okruženju. Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju da anketirane biblioteke nude određene usluge povezane sa otvorenim obrazovnim sadržajima, ali i da u uvođenju takvih oblika usluga bibliotekari nailaze na izvjesne prepreke, u vezi s kojima se posebno izdvajaju sigurna i dugoročna pohrana otvorenih obrazovnih sadržaja, te neprepoznavanje značajne uloge visokoškolskih bibliotekara u inicijativama otvorenih obrazovnih sadržaja.
THE EFFECT OF PATIENT EXPECTATIONS AND SATISFACTION ON REGIONAL TRUST IN HEALTH TOURISM: A PRIVATE HOSPITAL EXAMPLE
Authors: Kuşcu Fatma Nuray , Yorulmaz Mehmet , Göde Ali
Published: September 2023

In this study, the effect of health tourists' expectations and satisfaction on their sense of trust in Turkey was examined. In line with the purpose of the research, the sample of the study consists of 178 patients whose structure was determined by the simple random sampling method among the patients in the institution in order to receive health care services. The data were analyzed with the SPSS program. 52.8% of the 178 tourists participating in the research were female and 47.2% were male. In terms of the age variable, 41.6% of the tourists were between the ages of 18-30, 36.5% were between the ages of 31-45, and 21.9% were aged 46 and over. When the educational status variable of the tourists is examined, it was determined that 42.7% of them are primary school graduates, 14.6% were high school graduates, 33.1% were university graduates, and 9.6% were master's and doctorate degrees. As a result of the analysis, it has been determined that meeting the expectations and satisfaction of the participating health tourists has a statistically significant and positive effect on the sense of trust in Turkey. In line with these results, as the expectations of the patients are met and their satisfaction increases, their confidence in Turkey increases
Studying how to Combine Education with Sports, based on the Era's Characteristics
Authors: Dr Kalidas P Tadlapurkar
Published: September 2023

The rapid development of the times has pointed out the development direction and forward momentum for the integration of sports and education. This article uses research methods of literature and logical analysis to in-depth and meticulously explore the basic principles of the integration of sports and education based on the characteristics of the times. On this basis, it proposes to consolidate the organizational foundation for the integration of physical education and "integration" to optimize sports and education. A series of integration methods based on the characteristics of the times, such as the integration of the operational mechanism of "integration" promotion, and the establishment of a guarantee system for the integration of sports and education and the promotion of "integration".
A Case Study on the Economic Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Travel and Tourism Industry With Special to Travel Agencies in Kerala
Authors: Mintu Mathew  , Marsooq  , Shibi Gopi  , Merin Joseph  , Jagdeesh Chandran
Published: September 2023

Covid-19 is the most discussed subject in our current society. It affects the lifestyles of every human individual around the world. In this pandemic era, the most affected sector is the travel and tourism sector and travel agencies play a very vital role in the field of tourism.. But in this current scenario, the Covid-19 outbreak has hit travel agencies hard – which could stall development in emerging markets. The change in the behavior of passengers following the COVID-19 crisis, travel restrictions and the ensuing economic crisis have resulted in a dramatic drop in demand for travel agencies. . This project will help to ensure how Covid-19 affects the travel agencies and also check what type of Travelers mostly traveld during this situation through travel agencies . It also ensure how Covid-19 affect the economic stability of the travel agencies. This work aims to get a clear picture of how this pandemic era affects the travel agencies in Kerala.
Mascaradas satíricas de un Luis Buñuel performer
Authors: Pascual Galbis Pau
Published: September 2023

El artículo se centra en el estudio del arte de acción avant la lettre realizado durante los inicios de Luis Buñuel en España, y en relación con el proceso de los filmes Un chien andalou (Un perro andaluz, 1929), efectuado en París y Los olvidados (1950), producido en la Ciudad de México DF. De hecho, unas actuaciones extraordinarias relacionadas con la etnografía e ideología.
Desmemoria en el by-pass: «Font Túria», olvido y recuerdo del arte cerámico de Evarist Navarro Segura
Authors: Balanzà Martínez Ricard
Published: September 2023

En el presente artículo se hace un acercamiento a la poética del escultor valenciano Evarist Navarro Segura (Castelló de Rugat, 1959 – 2014), quien, considerando el barro como materia para la creación artística, desarrolló con este una estrategia de pensamiento mediante la cual establecer nuevos vínculos con la existencia a través de la experiencia directa con el material y su transustanciación cerámica, así como sus posibilidades plásticas y estéticas, cercanas a lo genuino del gesto que se desprende libremente de los dedos, entre la caricia y el pellizco. La escultura, como disciplina preferente y destacada dentro de su obra, se entiende como un proceso continuo, abierto al espacio y al tiempo, constructiva, orgánica e imaginativa, en un sentimiento matérico henchido de reverberaciones íntimas que apela a los sentidos y las fronteras de lo indefinido. Mediante el estudio y la catalogación de una obra del artista de carácter público y monumental, «Font Túria», en la autovía A-7 a su paso por Paterna (Valencia, España) –en el tramo conocido popularmente como by-pass–, que se encuentra en total estado de abandono y peligro de desaparición en un futuro no muy lejano por la ampliación del trazado de la vía, nos lleva a reflexionar sobre la relación que establecen el artista y el ser humano con el cuerpo, el habitar, el territorio, la identidad y la memoria.
The Chiasm: The Inverse Parallel of Le Corbusier
Authors: Kelley Christine M.
Published: September 2023

The “axis” is ubiquitous in Le Corbusier’s architectural oeuvre. “The Chiasm: The Inverse Parallel of Le Corbusier” examines the concept of the axis in the essays, “Architecture, Pure Creation of the Mind,” and “Architecture, The Illusion of the Plan,” published in Vers une architecture (1923).  Le Corbusier writes: “…a sense of the harmonious that gives rise to a resonance…” and “…the trace of an indefinable absolute preexisting at the core of our being.” And decisively, “This must be the axis along which man is organized…”. The axis Le Corbusier described is, in fact, a chiastic device he employed in his writings, drawings and architecture. Chiasmus, conceptually defined, is the “inverted repetition of grammatical structure.” Inversion, as two sides of the axis, identifies representations of things related and simultaneously different. The twentieth century French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty identifies the chiasm as a concept to describe the body as sensible and sentient, a reflection in relation to the self, others, and the perceived world.  Merleau-Ponty uses the chiasm to clarify reversibility and the phenomenological experience.  Merleau-Ponty’s theories of chiastic inversion substantiate the chiastic structure that supports Le Corbusier’s ideology and his search for a harmonious milieu that is based in the axis.
Une introduction à Vers une architecture
Authors: Cohen Jean-Louis
Published: September 2023

La décision de publier, dans ce numéro spécial de la revue LC. Revue de recherches sur Le Corbusier consacré à Vers une architecture, une version française de la monumentale introduction en anglais que Jean-Louis Cohen a donnée à la nouvelle traduction en américain de Vers une architecture, parue en 2007, a été prise avec lui en juillet 2023. Sa mort tragique le 8 août l’a empêché, à quelques jours près, de relire ce texte inédit en français, dont il n’avait conservé qu’une esquisse en français ; en accord avec lui, seules quelques modifications mineures et mises à jour, rendues nécessaires après les quinze années qui se sont écoulées depuis sa parution, ont été apportées. Nous publions ce texte en hommage au grand historien de l’architecture moderne qui a tant œuvré pour la connaissance de Le Corbusier. La revue LC publiera la seconde partie de cette introduction dans son prochain numéro, accompagnée d’une bibliographie aussi exhaustive que possible de ses articles sur Le Corbusier.
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Inclusão de pessoas com deficiência: A perspectiva da área de Recursos Humanos
Authors: Moyzes Sarsur Amyra , Costa Nunes Simone , Fernando da Silva Júlio , Aparecido Costa de Amorim Wilson
Published: September 2023

A pesquisa emerge da constatação da escassez de estudos sobre a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência no mercado de trabalho. Mesmo sendo objeto de um conjunto de legislações, da Agenda 2030/ONU e de recomendações internacionais das quais o Brasil é signatário, este grupo continua obtendo pouca atenção das empresas, academia e sociedade. Seu objetivo é analisar as respostas de áreas de Recursos Humanos (RH) em organizações sobre políticas e práticas voltadas à diversidade e inclusão de pessoas com deficiência, em 23 empresas no Estado de Minas Gerais, dentre as 150 que compõem o banco de dados das Melhores Empresas para Você Trabalhar (2019). A abordagem adotada é quali-quanti, utilizando também a descrição qualitativa das práticas de gestão. O que se constata é que, se de um lado há uma preocupação das organizações em mostrarem-se ativas no processo de inclusão e cumprimento da Lei de Cotas, de outro lado ainda há uma linguagem e atuação marcadas pela concepção tradicional da pessoa com deficiência.
Estresse no Trabalho de Gestores do Setor Público
Authors: Lobo Sandra Tavares de Almeida , Paschoal Tatiane , Fogaça Natasha , Ferreira Rodrigo Rezende
Published: September 2023

No atual cenário de transformações das organizações e da natureza do trabalho, o estresse segue como um desafio e problema relevante, com peculiaridades que devem ser investigadas quando se consideram organizações públicas e seus gestores. Este estudo buscou explorar as percepções de gestores do setor público sobre o estresse no trabalho, diagnosticando os níveis de estresse no trabalho de gestão. Coletaram-se dados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas e questionários compostos por questões abertas e itens fechados com gestores de um órgão público federal. Realizaram-se análises qualitativas e quantitativas descritivas. O nível médio de estresse diagnosticado foi moderado. Os principais estressores referem-se às influências e ingerências políticas na atuação do gestor, número insuficiente de profissionais nas equipes, prazos apertados e intromissão de demandas de trabalho nos horários de descanso e lazer. O estudo traz reflexões sobre práticas direcionadas à promoção do bem-estar desses profissionais, apresenta um questionário sobre estresse no trabalho de gestão e traça uma agenda de pesquisa.
Las 4Cs de la gestión del conocimiento: comunicación, cultura, conocimiento y capital intelectual
Authors: Caballero Quintana Andrés Carmelo
Published: September 2023

2.º Premio CEFGESTIÓN 2000Modalidad: RR.HH. y Marketing
La gestión del conocimiento está cambiando las pautas de dirección y gestión de numerosas empresas que se han incorporado a la maximización de los recursos de las empresas en pro de obtener beneficios sostenibles.
Gestión de la calidad total y gestión de recursos humanos: una simbiosis inevitable
Authors: Castro Freire María Sol
Published: September 2023

En el sistema de Gestión de la Calidad Total (GCT), la calidad es el núcleo de todas las actividades de la organización e involucra a todas las personas que la integran. De aquí que las políticas y procesos de recursos humanos adquieran un carácter estratégico. Esto plantea al área responsable de la gestión del trabajo de las personas en las organizaciones, a la que llamaremos Departamento de Recursos Humanos (DRH), la necesidad de actuar en cada una de sus funciones como agente de mejora continua, tanto de los procedimientos de trabajo como de las personas que lo realizan. La mejora continua es la esencia de la GCT.
A partir de estos principios, en este trabajo se analiza la relación entre los fundamentos de la Calidad Total y los de la Gestión de Recursos Humanos (GRH), considerando los precedentes y componentes del sistema de GCT así como las implicaciones que esto tiene para la GRH. Al mismo tiempo, se identifican los elementos de confluencia y de divergencia entre ambos enfoques y se determina el carácter de su vinculación. Una vez considerados los planteamientos teóricos de ambos enfoques, se analizan las prácticas y políticas de recursos humanos y el papel que desempeña el DRH en un grupo de organizaciones que han implantado sistemas de GCT. Finalmente, se plantean algunas pautas de actuación para el área de recursos humanos en el marco de la GCT.
Competencias emocionales y mercado de trabajo: un enfoque empírico
Authors: Ariza Montes José Antonio
Published: September 2023

El mercado laboral ha evolucionado de tal forma que las competencias que se requieren para acceder a un empleo hoy día son diferentes a las solicitadas hace años. En este trabajo se analiza cuáles son las competencias que demanda el mercado de trabajo actual, partiendo de una presunción básica: si en el pasado la inteligencia racional era suficiente para sustentar las competencias que nos hacían empleables, en la actualidad los componentes emocionales juegan un papel determinante. Para ello, el auor realiza un estudio empírico del mercado de trabajo.
La contratación laboral de recursos humanos durante el período 1998-1999 en la provincia de Tarragona: análisis jurídico-estadístico
Authors: Carreras Roig Lluís , Purcalla Bonilla Miguel Ángel
Published: September 2023

El trabajo recogido en estas páginas, desarrolla un análisis jurídico-estadístico sobre la contratación laboral de recursos humanos, ceñido a un microcosmos geográfico concreto (la provincia de Tarragona) y a un arco temporal específico (bienio 1998-1999). Los baremos recogidos en el mismo ponen de relieve, de acuerdo con las variaciones normativas acaecidas durante aquel bienio, la evolución de la contratación temporal e indefinida, las respectivas modalidades utilizadas (incentivadas o no, a tiempo completo o parcial) y la incidencia de diversas variables (edad, sexo y sector económico de actividad) sobre la contratación practicada por las empresas tarraconenses. Finalmente, en clave de sinopsis se recogen las principales conclusiones que pueden extraerse de los datos cifrados.