bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Knowledge Sharing in Virtual Teams
Authors: Davidavičienė Vida , Al Majzoub Khaled , Meidute-Kavaliauskiene Ieva
Published: August 2020

The development and use of information and communications technology (ICT) are growing at a rapid speed across the world. ICT has been the cause for new types of work arrangements, such as virtual organizations, virtual teams, teleworking, etc. Virtual teams provide organizations with competitive advantage by enabling them to hire talented people across the world and eliminating the need for physical availability in the office. However, one major issue hindering the productivity of the virtual team is knowledge sharing. The lack of proper knowledge sharing between team members may cause organizations to fail with regards to the implementation of successful strategies. The research into understanding knowledge sharing in virtual teams (VT) in the Middle East is lacking. While such studies have been done in the United States and Europe, the Middle East has been overlooked. In this study, the authors assume that there are some specific behavioral aspects of VT in the Middle East that create the need for specific scientific solutions. Accordingly, this study was conducted in the Middle East in order to gain scientific knowledge on the region’s specificity. The objective of this article is to create a model for the evaluation of the effect on knowledge sharing in virtual teams in the Middle East. For analysis, the selection of companies includes United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based companies in the IT industry whose businesses engage in VT. The results show that the following factors have a direct effect on knowledge sharing in VT: Culture, motivation, conflict, ICT, trust, and leadership. Conversely, the results do not demonstrate that language has any impact on knowledge sharing. The methodology used is as follows: Literature review, survey methods, and structural equation modeling.
Convergence Analysis of a Modified Weierstrass Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Polynomial Zeros
Authors: Marcheva Plamena I. , Ivanov Stoil I.
Published: August 2020

In 2016, Nedzhibov constructed a modification of the Weierstrass method for simultaneous computation of polynomial zeros. In this work, we obtain local and semilocal convergence theorems that improve and complement the previous results about this method. The semilocal result is of significant practical importance because of its computationally verifiable initial condition and error estimate. Numerical experiments to show the applicability of our semilocal theorem are also presented. We finish this study with a theoretical and numerical comparison between the modified Weierstrass method and the classical Weierstrass method.
Some Dynamic Hilbert-Type Inequalities on Time Scales
Authors: AlNemer Ghada , Zakarya Mohammed , Abd El-Hamid Hoda A. , Agarwal Praveen , Rezk Haytham M.
Published: August 2020

Throughout this article, we will demonstrate some new generalizations of dynamic Hilbert type inequalities, which are used in various problems involving symmetry. We develop a number of those symmetric inequalities to a general time scale. From these inequalities, as particular cases, we formulate some integral and discrete inequalities that have been demonstrated in the literature and also extend some of the dynamic inequalities that have been achieved in time scales.
Analysis of Chaotic Response of Frenkel-Kontorova-Tomlinson Model
Authors: Ramírez Joaquín Solano , Gallego Francisco Balibrea , Nicolás José Andrés Moreno , García Fulgencio Marín
Published: August 2020

The Frenkel-Kontorova-Tomlinson (FKT) model represents mechanical systems in which the atomic smooth surfaces of two bodies slide against each other. The model is very sensitive to changes of the system parameters, and ranges from simple stable harmonic to chaotic solutions. The design of the model between two bodies for the dynamic problem, following the network method rules, is explained with precision and run on standard electrical circuit simulation software. It provides the phase diagrams of atom displacement for each atom and the total friction force by the summation of all the atom displacements. This article is focused on studying the effect of the selected time step on the result and in the lack of sensitivity of Lyapunov exponents to assess chaotic behaviour.
No G-Quadruplex Structures in the DNA of Parvovirus B19: Experimental Evidence versus Bioinformatic Predictions
Authors: Bua Gloria , Tedesco Daniele , Conti Ilaria , Reggiani Alessandro , Bartolini Manuela , Gallinella Giorgio
Published: August 2020

Parvovirus B19 (B19V), an ssDNA virus in the family Parvoviridae, is a human pathogenic virus, responsible for a wide range of clinical manifestations, still in need of effective and specific antivirals. DNA structures, including G-quadruplex (G4), have been recognised as relevant functional features in viral genomes, and small-molecule ligands binding to these structures are promising antiviral compounds. Bioinformatic tools predict the presence of potential G4 forming sequences (PQSs) in the genome of B19V, raising interest as targets for antiviral strategies. Predictions locate PQSs in the genomic terminal regions, in proximity to replicative origins. The actual propensity of these PQSs to form G4 structures was investigated by circular dichroism spectroscopic analysis on synthetic oligonucleotides of corresponding sequences. No signature of G4 structures was detected, and the interaction with the G4 ligand BRACO-19 (N,N′-(9-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]amino}acridine-3,6-diyl)bis(3-pyrrolidin-1-ylpropanamide) did not appear consistent with the stabilisation of G4 structures. Any potential role of PQSs in the viral lifecycle was then assessed in an in vitro infection model system, by evaluating any variation in replication or expression of B19V in the presence of the G4 ligands BRACO-19 and pyridostatin. Neither showed a significant inhibitory activity on B19V replication or expression. Experimental challenge did not support bioinformatic predictions. The terminal regions of B19V are characterised by relevant sequence and symmetry constraints, which are functional to viral replication. Our experiments suggest that these impose a stringent requirement prevailing over the propensity of forming actual G4 structures.
Current Clinical Trials Protocols and the Global Effort for Immunization against SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Rego Gabriel N. A. , Nucci Mariana P. , Alves Arielly H. , Oliveira Fernando A. , Marti Luciana C. , Nucci Leopoldo P. , Mamani Javier B. , Gamarra Lionel F.
Published: August 2020

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the biggest health challenge of the 21st century, affecting millions of people globally. The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has ignited an unprecedented effort from the scientific community in the development of new vaccines on different platforms due to the absence of a broad and effective treatment for COVID-19 or prevention strategy for SARS-CoV-2 dissemination. Based on 50 current studies selected from the main clinical trial databases, this systematic review summarizes the global race for vaccine development against COVID-19. For each study, the main intervention characteristics, the design used, and the local or global center partnerships created are highlighted. Most vaccine developments have taken place in Asia, using a viral vector method. Two purified inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates, an mRNA-based vaccine mRNA1273, and the chimpanzee adenoviral vaccine ChAdOx1 are currently in phase III clinical trials in the respective countries Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, the USA, and the United Kingdom. These vaccines are being developed based on a quickly formed network of collaboration.
Multivariate Statistical Approach to Study Spatiotemporal Variations in Water Quality of aHimalayan Urban Fresh Water Lake
Authors: Ahmad Tawseef , Gupta Gaganjot , Sharma Anshula , Kaur Baljinder , Alsahli Abdulaziz Abdullah , Ahmad Parvaiz
Published: August 2020

Physicochemical parameters determining Dal Lake water quality were evaluated at four different sites during 2016–2017 in four different seasons Spring (April), Summer (July), Autumn (October), and Winter (January). The observed physicochemical values were analyzed by statistical (discriminant analysis) and arithmetic (WQI) methods to ascertain sources and levels of pollution. Discriminant analysis helped to access the contribution of each physicochemical parameter in water quality in the context of sampling sites (spatial) and seasons (temporal) to discriminate pollution loading between sites and as well as seasons. Factors such as temperature, alkalinity, ammoniacal nitrogen, total phosphorous, and orthophosphorous exhibited a strong contribution in the discrimination of sampling sites, while factors such as temperature, alkalinity, hardness, BOD, nitrate nitrogen, and total phosphorous exhibited a strong contribution in the discrimination of sampling seasons. The WQI values for four sampling sites were calculated and indicated that the water at Site I was the most contaminated followed by Site IV, while Site III was the least contaminated. Thus, highlighting that the pressure of anthropogenic activities is subjecting Dal Lake to an unnatural death.
Nitrate Management Discourses in Poland and Denmark—Laggards or Leaders in Water Quality Protection?
Authors: Ptak Emilia Noel , Graversgaard Morten , Refsgaard Jens Christian , Dalgaard Tommy
Published: August 2020

The most significant source of nitrate pollution in the European Union (EU) is attributed to agricultural activities, which threaten drinking water, marine, and freshwater resources. The Nitrates Directive is a key feature of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), which seeks to reduce nitrate pollution from agricultural sources. Yet, weak compliance by Member States (MS) diminishes the legitimacy of the EU environmental acquis and undermines efforts to achieve environmental objectives. This study examines the nitrate management discourse in Poland to identify influencing factors that impact governance capacity and overall compliance performance. The empirical investigation is based on nine stakeholder interviews, three written correspondences, and a literature review that collectively comprise an evaluation study. A comparison in governance approaches between Poland and Denmark provides a calibration in assessing performance respective to another MS. The findings categorize both Poland and Denmark as “laggard” in WFD compliance. This case contributes new insights in identifying 6 enabling and 13 constraining factors affecting the ability of MS to fulfill their implementation duties. The findings demonstrate that divergent stakeholder views based on historical and cultural norms require a differentiated approach tailored to domestic conditions for effective fulfillment of the objectives set forth in EU environmental legislation.
Combining Artificial Neural Networks with Causal Inference for Total Phosphorus Concentration Estimation and Sensitive Spectral Bands Exploration Using MODIS
Authors: Ding Chujiang , Pu Fangling , Li Caoyu , Xu Xin , Zou Tongyuan , Li Xiangxiang
Published: August 2020

The total phosphorus (TP) concentration is a key water quality parameter for water monitoring and a major indicator of the state of eutrophication in inland lakes. Using remote-sensing to estimate TP concentration is useful, as it provides a synoptic view of the entire water region; however, the weak optical characteristics of TP lead to difficulty in accurately estimating TP concentration. The differences in water characteristics and components between lakes mean that most TP estimation methods are not applicable to all lakes. An artificial neural network (ANN) model was created to represent the correlation between TP concentration and the spectral bands of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) images in different research areas. We investigated the causal inference under the potential outcome framework to analyze the sensitivity of each band with regard to the TP concentration of different lakes for the research of water characteristics. Our results show that the accuracy of the ANN-based TP concentration estimation, with R2 > 0.73, root mean squared error (RMSE) < 0.037 mg/L in Lake Okeechobee and R2 > 0.73, RMSE < 4.1 μg/L in Lake Erie, respectively, is much higher than traditional empirical methods, e.g., linear regression. We found that the sensitive bands of TP concentration in Lake Erie are blue bands, whereas the sensitive bands in Lake Okeechobee are green bands. Various TP concentration maps were drawn to indicate the distribution of TP concentration and its tendency to change. The maps show that the distribution of TP concentration closely corresponds to the shore land-use, and a high TP concentration corresponds to the latest algal blooms breakout. Our proposed approach shows good potential for the remote-sensing estimation of TP concentration for inland lakes. Identifying the sensitive bands not only help characterize the lakes, but will also help the researchers to further observe the TP concentration of specific lakes in an efficient way.
Removal of Pb2+ from Aqueous Solutions Using K-Type Zeolite Synthesized from Coal Fly Ash
Authors: Kobayashi Yuhei , Ogata Fumihiko , Saenjum Chalermpong , Nakamura Takehiro , Kawasaki Naohito
Published: August 2020

In this study, a novel zeolite (K-type zeolite) was synthesized from coal fly ash (FA), and adsorption capacity on Pb2+ was assessed. Six types of zeolite (FA1, FA3, FA6, FA12, FA24, and FA48) were prepared, and their physicochemical properties, such as surface functional groups, cation exchange capacity, pHpzc, specific surface area, and pore volume, were evaluated. The quantity of Pb2+ adsorbed by the prepared zeolites followed the order FA < FA1 < FA3 < FA6 < FA12 < FA24 < FA48. Current results indicate that the level of Pb2+ adsorbed was strongly related to the surface characteristics of the adsorbent. Additionally, the correlation coefficient between the amounts of Pb2+ adsorbed and K+ released from FA48 was 0.958. Thus, ion exchange with K+ in the interlayer of FA48 is critical for the removal of Pb2+ from aqueous media. The new binding energies of Pb(4f) at 135 and 140 eV were detected after adsorption. Moreover, FA48 showed selectivity for Pb2+ adsorption in binary solution systems containing cations. The results revealed that FA48 could be useful for removing Pb2+ from aqueous media.
Use of Remote Sensing Tools to Measure a Fluvial Geomorphic Design-Input Parameter for Land Reclamation
Authors: Sánchez-Donoso Ramón , Bugosh Nicholas , Martín-Duque José F.
Published: August 2020

Fluvial geomorphic approaches for reclamation landform design have been applied since 2000, mostly in mined lands, as an alternative to conventional landform design methods. Those approaches aim to reconstruct mature landforms and drainage networks that would develop within a natural catchment, after thousands of years of work performed by geomorphic processes. Some fluvial geomorphic design methods take specific measurements from natural and stable reference areas for initial input values for reclamation design. Valid reference areas can be difficult to find, can be in highly anthropized environments, or may be difficult to access. This paper evaluates the use of remote sensing tools to measure morphometric parameters in upper sections of agricultural land catchments considered for use as reference areas. The ridge to head of channel distance (Xrh) was the parameter of interest. We used land surface profiles developed from LiDAR (Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) data and planimetric measurements from orthoimages to estimate Xrh. The results obtained by the two methods were encouraging but showed a significant difference. Ground truthing showed that ploughing obliterated between 19.5 and 22.4 m (on average) of the headwater section of first-order channels, reducing the channel length by 15.1 to 32.4%. Using a greater Xrh value than appropriate for near steady-state conditions as a design input for a geomorphic reclamation project would be expected to result in active erosion processes in the constructed reclamation to regain their missing channel length. We recognize the advantages and limitations of remote sensing methods for measuring the morphometric parameters of the landform relief design inputs. We show how these tools may be used to help select and prioritize reference areas, and warn about the use of disturbed landscapes as reference areas to assure the geomorphic stability of the constructed reclamation designs.
Study on Water Absorption–Dehydration Characteristics for SAP Composite Soil for Rainwater Harvesting
Authors: Qin Youwei , Yang Tao , Wang Siyuan , Hou Fangling , Shi Pengfei , Li Zhenya
Published: August 2020

As a water absorption material, superabsorbent polymer (SAP) has gained its popularity in agriculture and environmental remediations. This study conducted a comparative investigation on saturated water content of cinnamon soil mixed with SAP. Two SAPs, SAP1 and SAP2, with different behaviors were tested, where SAP1 is an organic superabsorbent polymer, and SAP2 is polyacrylic acid sodium salt polymer. The saturated water content of SAP composite cinnamon soil was investigated with the weighing method. The repeated water absorption capacity and dehydration behavior of SAP composite soil under different designed rainfall intensity were investigated with a soil column tester. The results showed that (1) cinnamon soil mixed with SAP increased the saturated soil water content, and SAP1 was more effective than SAP2; (2) SAP held strong water absorption ability and recycling efficiency with eight repeated absorption–dehydration tests; (3) the average dehydration time for SAP composite soil were 626 h and 1214 h under 5-year and 10-year design rainfall intensities.
Estimating Suspended Sediment Concentrations from River Discharge Data for Reconstructing Gaps of Information of Long-Term Variability Studies
Authors: Jung Bárbara M. , Fernandes Elisa H. , Möller Osmar O. , García-Rodríguez Felipe
Published: August 2020

Suspended sediment rating-curves are low cost and reliable tools used all around the world to estimate river suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) based on either linear or non-linear regression with a second variable, such as the river discharge. The aim of this paper is to undertake an evaluation of four different suspended sediment rating-curves for three turbid large river tributaries flowing into the largest choked coastal lagoon of the world, a very turbid system. Statistical parameters such as Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency coefficient (NSE), percent of bias (PBIAS) and a standardized root-mean-square error (RMSE), referred to as RSR (RMSE-observations standard deviation ratio) were used to calibrate and validate the suspended sediment rating-curves. Results indicated that for all tributaries, the non-linear approach yielded the best correlations and proved to be an effective tool to estimate the SSC from river flow data. The tested curves show low bias and high accuracy for monthly resolution. However, for higher temporal resolution, and therefore variability, an ad hoc data acquisition to capture extreme rating-curve values is required to reliably fill gaps of information for both performing modeling approaches and setting monitoring efforts for long-term variability studies.
Sustainability Assessment in Water Infrastructure Projects—Existing Schemes and Challenges in Application
Authors: Cypra Sonja , Knepper Fabian , Kytzia Susanne , Petersson Elke
Published: August 2020

Ecological, economic and societal challenges require decision-making and planning processes aiming at sustainability in water management. Such processes are increasingly informed and supported by sustainability assessment schemes. The focus of this article is on water infrastructure. A selection of national (German) and international assessment schemes is presented and compared. Both interdisciplinary schemes, applicable to a wide range of infrastructure measures, as well as schemes specialized in water infrastructure are considered. In addition to methodological aspects and dissemination, thematic priorities are analyzed and compared. Apart from methodological similarity, specialized schemes tend to be still in the development stage. In contrast, the interdisciplinary schemes have already been used commercially and have been applied in a considerable number of projects. The schemes considered differ significantly in the number of criteria. The interdisciplinary schemes tend to focus more on the ecological dimension while considering a small number of economic criteria. The assessment results depend on various subjective factors and the schemes do not produce true or false results in absolute terms. However, their application can make these factors visible and help identify the most stable solution with regard to different sustainability perspectives.
Romanda Çatışma Yapısı Üzerine Bir Okuma Denemesi: Leyla’nın Evi
Authors: KANAT Özlem
Published: August 2020

Leyla’nın Evi, son dönemde çok okunan romanlar arasında yer almaktadır. Roman, bir anlamda dönemler arası geçiş romanı olarak adlandırılabilir. Öte yandan Leyla’nın Evi, kahramanı ve zengin yan kişi kadrosuyla farklılık gösterir. Romanın başkişisi olan Leyla’nın evinden zorla çıkarılmasıyla başlayan kurgu, bu ana çatışma etrafında sarmal bir biçimde yapılandırılır. Bu çatışmaya çözüm aranırken ortaya çıkan diğer çatışmalar hem birbirlerini hem ana çatışmayı etkiler ve ondan etkilenirler. Romanda kişinin kendisiyle çatışmasına, kişi-kişi çatışmasına, kişinin-toplumla çatışmasına, kişi-doğa çatışmasına yer verilmiştir. Romanın çatışmaları içerisinde en çok kullanılan çatışmalar, Leyla odağında kişinin toplumla çatışması ve Rukiye (Roxy) odağında kişinin kendiyle çatışmasıdır. Buna karşın çatışmaların bir birine neden-sonuç ilişkisi ile bağlanması romana süreklilik ve devingenlik kazandırır. Ana çatışmanın zeminine yerleşen diğer çatışmalar (büyük ya da küçük ölçekli) birbirlerine olaylar ve kişiler yoluyla bağlanırlar. Öte yandan roman kişilerinin inandırıcı biçimde yapılandırılması okurun “gerçeklik” algısına seslenir. Birçok yönüyle okura tanıtılan romanın kahramanı Leyla ve yan kişilerin kurgulanışı romanın çatışmalarının niteliğini de etkiler.
Використання інозитолу в комплексному лікуванні пацієнток з синдромом полікістозних яєчників
Authors: Kachaylo I.A. , Guz I.A. , Olkhovskaya О.А. , Moroz U.Yu. , Moroz K.L.
Published: August 2020

Стаття присвячена сучасному методу лікування синдрому полікістозних яєчників (СПКЯ) з використанням інозитолу. Показано, що застосування інозитолу при СПКЯ нормалізує не тільки метаболічні й гормональні показники, а й сприяє відновленню менструальної функції, покращенню роботи яєчників, функції гіпоталамо-гіпофізарної системи та досягненню вагітності
Зміни показників ендогенної інтоксикації у щурів з пародонтитом на тлі гіпер- та гіпотиреозу
Authors: Shcherba Vitaliy , Korda Мichael
Published: August 2020

Досліджено показники ендогенної інтоксикації у сироватці крові та гомогенаті пародонта щурів з пародонтитом без супутньої патології на тлі гіпер- та гіпотиреозу. Експериментальний пародонтит супроводжується зростанням рівня ендогенної інтоксикації, на що вказує підвищення вмісту молекул середньої маси. При співставленні динаміки змін показників ендогенної інтоксикації виявлено їх синхронний розвиток на системному і місцевому рівнях. Дисбаланс тиреоїдних гормонів посилює ендогенну інтоксикацію при експериментальному пародонтиті та більш виражений при гіпертиреозі.
Психосоціальний контекст функціонування сім’ї, де проживає хворий з ендогенним психічним розладом
Authors: Kaminska A.О. , Agisheva N.K.
Published: August 2020

Досліджували психосоціальні особливості референтних родичів пацієнтів з ендогенними психічними розладами. Було обстежено 243 референтны родичы хворих на параноїдну шизофренію (168 осіб) та хворих на афективні розлади – біполярний афективний розлад, рекурентний депресивний розлад (75 осіб). Групу контролю склали 55 психічно здорових осіб. У дослідженні використовували шкалу оцінки навантаження на сім'ю (ЕСІ, Еxperience of Сaregiving Іnventory) за G. Szmukler et al. (1994) та шкалу структурованого інтерв’ю для визначення ставлення членів сім’ї до хвороби (психіатричного діагнозу) у родича за В.А. Абрамовим, І.В. Жигуліною, Т.Л. Ряполовою. Встановлені особливості свідчать про те, що в процесі розвитку ендогенного психічного розладу у члена сім’ї у референтних родичів поступово зростає рівень сімейного навантаження за всіма конструктами із одночасним виснаженням емоційних, індивідуально-психологічних та комунікативних ресурсів. Дослідження типології ставлення референтних родичів до наявності психічного захворювання у члена сім’ї дозволило виділити певні особливості, які визначались загальною тривалістю патологічного процесу у пацієнтів. Так, на початкових етапах розвитку хвороби (до 4-х років) переважав адекватний тип ставлення, що створює сприятливе підґрунтя для медико-психологічних втручань. Натомість, в процесі розвитку патологічного процесу, з боку референтних родичів починають переважати драматизуючий та негативний типи ставлення (P
Клініко-психопатологічні та патопсихологічні особливості алкогольної залежності чоловіків як мішені психоосвіти
Authors: Lytvynenko V.V.
Published: August 2020

Проведено комплексне клініко-психопатологічне і психодіагностичне обстеження 150 пацієнтів чоловічої статі з синдромом залежності від алкоголю. Основну групу (пацієнти якої брали участь у психоосвітній програмі) становили 105 осіб, контрольну – 45 хворих, які отримували стандартну регламентовану терапію у лікарні. Установлено, що клініко-психопатологічними особливостями формування алкогольної залежності у чоловіків є специфічна, залежно від переважних особисто-значущих мотивів вживання алкоголю, втрата ситуаційного контролю, дисфорії, афективні реакції, тривожно-депресивні розлади. Розроблено й апробовано систему реабілітації хворих на алкогольну залежність з використанням психоосвіти. Основною стратегією даної системи є підвищення рівня спеціальних (наркологічних) знань хворих, зниження рівня стигматизованості, навчання навичкам співволодіння з хворобою, корекція змінених алкогольною залежністю соціальних позицій пацієнтів, напрацювання навичок вирішення життєвих проблем, корекція «алкогольних» паттернів поведінки, протидія можливості рецидивування захворювання.
Особенности хирургического лечения больных бронхоэктатической болезнью
Authors: Boyko V.V. , Korzh P.I. , Makarov V.V.
Published: August 2020

Разработан способ обработки культи долевого бронха, который обеспечивает надежную герметичность, создает более выгодные аэродинамические условия, исключает возможность инфицирования перибронхиальных тканей и плевральной полости в момент пересечения бронха и по шовным каналам в последующем. При применении данного метода достигается минимальная длина просвета культи, сохраняется кровоснабжение до уровня пересечения, техника исполнения не требует специальных инструментов и навыков. Применение ангиографических методик позволило избежать торакотомных вмешательств у больных основной группы по поводу легочного кровотечения.
Можливості малоінвазивного лікування хворих із норицею кукси бронха після пневмонектомії
Authors: Khmel O.V. , Kalabukha I.A. , Ivashchenko V.E.
Published: August 2020

Розроблено спосіб лікування хворих із норицею кукси бронха після пневмонектомії на основі обтурації кукси ендобронхіальним клапаном. Об’єктом дослідження були 14 хворих на емпієму плеври з бронхоплевральною норицею після пневмонектомії. Із них, 6 хворих (основна група) проліковані на основі розробленого способу закриття кукси бронху та 8 хворим (група порівняння) було застосовано трансплевральну реампутацію кукси головного бронха із торакопластикою. Усі хворі були оперовані з приводу хіміорезистентного деструктивного туберкульозу з різним спектром стійкості до протитуберкульозних препаратів. Доведена висока ефективність закриття нориці кукси головного бронха із застосуванням клапанної бронхоблокації. Використання способу дозволило досягти стійкої герметизації кукси бронха з подальшою облітерацією плевральної порожнини і уникнення необхідності проведення повторного торакотомного оперативного втручання.
Willingness to defend one's own country and to resist in the Baltic states
Authors: Andžāns Māris , Sprūds Andris
Published: August 2020

This article addresses the question of willingness to defend one’s own country and a similar notion of resistance, should Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia be attacked. The study principally relies on quantitative data from a dedicated nationally representative survey across all three countries. The data acquired thereof reaffirm findings from previous studies concluding that the highest level of willingness to defend one’s own country is in Estonia, while it is lower in Latvia and in Lithuania. Asked if and how respondents would resist in case of an attack, more willingness to resist either non-violently or violently was expressed by respondents in Lithuania, ahead of the number of willing to do so in Estonia and more so in Latvia. Demographic background of the respondents visualized and discussed in the article provides further nuances of both research questions. While situation with the willingness to defend Estonia is relatively comfortable, this should not be treated as a reason for complacency. There is still room for progress within some groups of the society. Meanwhile, valuable
lessons could be drawn for policies of Latvia and more so of Lithuania to avert some of the less ﬂattery trends identifed in this study.
Design como experiência
Authors: Marconsini Michele , Novaes Luiza
Published: August 2020

No presente artigo, trazemos a concepção de experiência formulada por Jorge Larrosa para o contexto de ensino-aprendizagem no campo do Design, com ênfase na experiência do designer em processos projetuais. Ao articularmos essa concepção de experiência com conceitos de projeto delineados por Miller, Argan e Findeli, ressaltamos as dimensões idiossincráticas e subjetivas que permeiam o processo projetual e que afetam o modo como designers lidam com os limites de suas ideias e com a imprevisibilidade de suas criações. Nessa perspectiva, refletimos sobre as possibilidades de formação de designers enquanto sujeitos da experiência encontrando caminhos para tal em processos de ensino-aprendizagem por meio de projetos que valorizem a reflexão que ocorre no encontro com a diferença, abordagem que denominamos Design Reflexivo.
Adaptação do jogo Bingo como proposta de ideação no processo de geração de alternativas de design
Authors: Piloti Jason Scalco , Ghisleni Camila Vieira , Scherer Fabiano
Published: August 2020

A fase de ideação, no processo de design de novos produtos/serviços, compreende a geração de diferentes ideias ou soluções para um determinado problema. Ela pode contar com o apoio de ferramentas e técnicas que possibilitam aumentar o potencial de inovação das soluções, apoiando, assim, os designers em suas inspirações. Nesse contexto, este estudo apresenta a adaptação do clássico jogo Bingo à técnica de ideação Ideation Game e ao método TRIZ (Teoria da Resolução Inventiva de Problemas), como ferramentas facilitadoras na geração de novas ideias. A atividade foi aplicada com alunos de mestrado e doutorado do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Design da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (PGDesign/UFRGS). A partir dos conjuntos de ideias gerados por cada grupo, pode-se observar que as rodadas de bingo auxiliaram tanto no estímulo de diferentes níveis de criatividade quanto nas soluções para as alternativas de projeto. Cabe ressaltar que os resultados demonstraram que a ferramenta proposta promoveu também o engajamento entre os participantes de forma lúdica e divertida, apesar de apresentar algumas limitações quanto sua aplicação.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Authors: Sannikova O.V. , Zhuikov A.A.
Published: August 2020

The article discusses the issue of professional risk management in sociological research. It is specified that the profession of sociologist is actual and demanded in a society with high social dynamics and uncertain future. Analysis of social processes and prediction of results of social changes are the major content of sociologists’ work. At the same time, the collection and processing of sociological information are associated with significant risks for a researcher. These risks are interpreted as possible threats to the life and health of a sociologist in the performance of his/her professional duties. Two groups of risks are considered: regular risks, related to a contact and social nature of sociologist’s activity, as well as situational risks, related to the characteristics of an object, subject and instruments of the study. The article uses the method of comparative analysis of sources of sociological information to determine the purpose of professional risk management. This management is connected with the identification of factors that contribute to the reduction of riskiness of the sociologist profession. Institutional and individual factors of sociologist professional risk management are highlighted in the article. The institutional factors include normative, medical and sanitary, material and technical and informational factors. The individual factors include sociologists' awareness, their qualification, their choice of this or that research strategy.
ETHNOCULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE CRISIS OF PERSONAL IDENTITY
Authors: Krasovskaya N.R.
Published: August 2020

The article considers ethnocultural features of the identity crisis manifestations as a psychosocial phenomenon of modern society. Unstable sociocultural environment, rapidly changing living conditions and identity problems associated with these changes determine the relevance of this work. The article discusses various approaches to the study of the phenomenon of identity. The goal of this work is comprehensive examination of ethnocultural identity, which is a structural element of the social identity of a person, a psychological category that characterizes a person’s awareness of his / her belonging to a certain ethnic and cultural community. Its main functions - orienting and defensive - are crucial in the era of globalization transformations, helping the individual to maintain integrity and sociocultural uniqueness. In most cases, ethnic identity does not dominate among other components of personality identity, but at the same time, it allows a person to feel and determine his / her uniqueness, subjectivity, originality, find the answer to the questions “Who am I?” in this world and determine the attitude to his/her and other ethnic communities. The feeling of belonging to an ethnic group gives an answer to the question “Who are we?”, and belonging to a cultural community makes it possible to understand “What are we?” Values, acting as a guiding function, show what is important in life of a person and society, and determine the motivation and goals of the desired changes. The work also raises the question of the causes of the ethnocultural identity crisis. Deformation of the value system is considered as one of the main determinants of the identity crisis. Practical application of this work can be found in the area of dialogue of cultures to carry out a multicultural policy in modern context.
Responsabilidade social universitária na formação de professores
Authors: Ribeiro Raimunda Maria da Cunha
Published: August 2020

A formação inicial de professores implica considerar a responsabilidade da universidade quanto ao seu compromisso social diante das mudanças no campo da educação e, também, considerar, nesse processo, um conjunto de saberes necessários às atividades docentes. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar os resultados de um programa de formação inicial de professores, mediante o Acordo de Cooperação Técnica celebrado entre a Universidade Estadual do Piauí e a Prefeitura Municipal de Corrente/PI, denominado Programa Institucional de Iniciação à Docência. Foram adotadas as abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa na pesquisa e utilizada a técnica survey para o levantamento de dados. Participaram da pesquisa 40 sujeitos: 17 professores, 6 gestores e 17 bolsistas. Destacam-se dois pontos de importância: satisfatoriamente, as atividades desenvolvidas no âmbito do Programa Institucional de Iniciação à Docência são muito adequadas; os desafios apontados pelos sujeitos participantes referem-se muito mais ao processo de ensino-aprendizagem na educação básica do que propriamente à metodologia e à logística do programa.
Orientasi Politik Kelas Milenial Dalam Pemilihan Gubernur : Sebuah Catatan Survey
Authors: Rahimallah Muhammad Tanzil Aziz , Adam Aenal Fuad , Sudirman Faturachman Alputra
Published: August 2020

This study aims to explain the behavior of millennial class voters in elections in local politics in Indonesia. The millennial class is seen as a rational and critical voter, in fact the variable of similarity in social identity, regionalism becomes a determining factor in the political preference of the millennial class. This study uses a survey method with a total of 400 respondents. This article confirms that the sociological approach and regional, language and ethnicity similarity variables are determinants in influencing the political preferences of millennial classes in explaining the phenomenon of voter behavior in the context of local politics in Indonesia.
Pengaruh Akuntabilitas Publik Dan Kejelasan Sasaran Anggaran Terhadap Kinerja Manajerial Dalam Penggunanaan Dana Respek Pada Perangkat Daerah Kampung Onggaya
Authors: Irianto Okto , Asmaningrum Henie Poerwandar
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study was to examine (1) how much public accountability positive and significant effect on the performance of the apparatus onggaya village ?; (2) How big is the budget goal clarity positive and significant effect on the performance of the apparatus onggaya village ?; and (3) How big is the public accountability and clarity of the budget target positive and significant effect on the performance of the apparatus onggaya hometown?      This research is an empirical study designed to determine the effect of public accountability and budget goal clarity on the performance of the apparatus Onggaya village. That will be the sample in this study is the apparatus Kampug Onggaya much as 34 people.       The results showed that the variables of public accountability and no significant positive effect on the performance as seen in the value of 3,362 t count> t-table 1.690 and 0.72 level of significance of independent variables. Variable budget goal clarity bepengaruh positive and significant impact on performance, it is seen from 5888 t count> t-table with a significant level of 0.000 1.690. And of ANOVA (analysis of variance) or F test, obtained by 26 904 F count> F-table 4.130 with a significance level of 0.000 <0.05. In other words, public accountability and clarity of budget targets simultaneously positive and significant effect on performance.
PENGARUH PARTISIPASI PENYUSUNAN ANGGARAN, BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN LOCUS OF CONTROL TERHADAP KINERJA MANAJERIAL PADA SKPD KABUPATEN MERAUKE
Authors: Irianto Okto
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine (1) the effect of budget participation on performance of the SKPD in the Merauke district government, (2) the influence of organizational culture on performance of the SKPD in the Merauke district government, (3) the influence of locus of control on performance of the SKPD in the Merauke district government and (4) the simultaneous effect of budget participation, culture and locus of control on the performance of the SKPD in the Merauke district governmentThe sample was SKPD in the Merauke district government. The main instrument for data collection was a questionnaire and measured with a Likert scale. Respondents totaled 67 people. The entire questionnaire filled and managed using multiple regression data analysis.The results showed that the partial budget participation, organizational culture and locus of control positive and significant impact on the performance of the SKPD in the Merauke district government. Meanwhile, simultaneously budgetary participation, organizational culture and locus of control are also positive and significant effect.
IMPLEMENTASI ADMINISTRASI KEPENDUDUKAN DI KABUPATEN MERAUKE (Perspektif Pelayanan Kartu Tanda Penduduk, Akta Kematian dan Akta Kelahiran)
Authors: Syahruddin Syahruddin
Published: August 2020

This study aims to determine and describe (1) The policy implementation of public service based on Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2008 about Population Administration (Identity Card, Birth Certificate and Death Certificate). (2) The factors that affect the policy implementation among others, communication, resources, disposition, Organizational Structure in the implementation of the policy.This study used a qualitative approach to data collection techniques include interviews, documents and field observations using an interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The results showed that (1) the implementation of policy work unit area of Population and Civil Registration Merauke district in implementing the service population and civil registration services based Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2008 on Population Administration has not run optimally. (2) to implement policies by implementing policies Population Administration Office of Population and Civil Registration Merauke district in accordance with local regulations are still having problems and lack of coordination, especially in terms of communication, resources, disposition, and Organizational Structure.
EFEKTIFITAS, EFISIENSI DAN KONTRIBUSI PAJAK DAERAH TERHADAP PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH PROVINSI MALUKU UTARA
Authors: Zainuddin Zainuddin
Published: August 2020

This aim of this research is (1) the effectiveness of local taxes at North Maluku Province (2) the efficiency of local taxes at North Maluku Province, and (3) the contribution of local taxes against original regional income at North Maluku Province through 2010-2014. This research used descriptive quantitative method. Data collection technique come through documentation. The data analysis used in this research are the analysis of efficiency, effectiveness analysis and contribution analysis. The results of this research are: (1) The level of effectiveness of local tax for 5 years at the level of  effective. (2) The efficiency rate for local tax during 2010-2014 in the category were efficient. (3) The contribution of local tax againt original regional income North Maluku Province for 5 years very contribute.
ANALISIS RASIO KEUANGAN DAN RISK BASED CAPITAL PADA PT. ASURANSI BINA DANA ARTA, Tbk
Authors: Sapari Lili Sarce Joi
Published: August 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis rasio keuangan dan risk based capital pada PT Asuransi Bina Dana Arta, Tbk. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah laporan keuangan PT Asuransi Bina Dana Arta, Tbk sejak awal didirikan sampai dengan saat ini. Sampel penelitian adalah perusahaan  yang bergerak pada bidang asuransi dan terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI), yakni PT Asuransi Bina Dana Arta, Tbk mulai tahun 2014 sampai dengan 2016. Teknik analisa yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan melakukan analisis kinerja keuangan PT. Asuransi Bina Dana Arta, Tbk menggunakan rasio keuangan berdasarkan PSAK No 28 dan Risk Based Capital. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja keuangan PT. Asuransi Bina Dana Arta, Tbk  periode 2014 sampai dengan 2016 dalam keadaan sangat baik
ANALISIS DAYA SAING INDUSTRI KREATIF (Studi Kasus Di DKI Jakarta)
Authors: Luciana Marsiana , Aldi B. Elnath
Published: August 2020

Konsep daya saing semakin sering digunakan untuk mengukur peran dan kinerja usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah (UMKM). UMKM memiliki peran yang cukup besar dalam peningkatan penyerapan tenaga kerja, pembentukan Produk Domestik Bruto (PDB), dan penyediaan jaring pengaman khususnya bagi masyarakat yang terimbas krisis keuangan dan ekonomi. Analisis kajian ini menggunakan metoda Analytical Hierarchy  Process (AHP). Metoda AHP merupakan metode untuk membuat urutan alternatif keputusan dan memilih yang terbaik pada saat pengambil keputusan memiliki beberapa tujuan, atau kriteria, yang menjadi dasar keputusan. Indikator daya saing yang dipilih adalah nilai input dan produktifitas, Kedua indikator dipilih karena data tersebut tersedia untuk 16 subsektor. Data indikator menggunakan data Biro Pusat Statistik tahun 2016. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa industri Radio dan Televisi, dan fesyen memiliki daya saing yang paling tinggi. Kedua industri ini memiliki preferensi yang lebih baik di atas sub sektor industri kreatif lainnya jika diukur menggunakan nilai input dan produktifitas.
MOTIVASI DAN PERSEPSI KONSUMEN PENGGUNA LAPTOP MEREK ACER (Studi Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Dan Bisnis Universitas Musamus Merauke)
Authors: Awal Muhammad
Published: August 2020

This research was conducted to see the effect of motivation & perception of the decision to use the Acer brand laptop on students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Musamus Merauke University. The population in this study was 1116 of the total number of FEB students. The sample in the study was 92 respondents with the sampling method accidental porposife sampling. The technique used is multiple linear regression. From the test results, the t test & F test show that the motivation & perception variables have a positive effect, are significant partially, or simultaneously towards the decision to use the Acer brand laptop on FEB students at Musamus Merauke University.
Potential Degradation and Kinetics of Melanoidin by Using Laccase from White Rot Fungus
Authors: Toomsan Wittawat , Mungkarndee Pinthita , Boonlue Sophon , Giao Nguyen Thanh , Siripattanakul-Ratpukdi Sumana
Published: August 2020

This study was attempted to use laccase extracted from white rot fungus to remove melanoidin in the ethanol production wastewater. The isolated fungus producing the highest laccase was identified as Megaspororia sp. The highest degradation efficiencies of the purified and crude laccases were 48.00% and 44.60%, respectively. Both degradation kinetics well fit Michaelis-Menten model. The Michaelis constant (Km) and maximum rate of reaction (Vmax) were 0.82% melanoidin and 0.0045% melanoidin h-1 for the degradation by the purified laccase and 0.71% melanoidin and 0.0037% melanoidin h-1 for the degradation by the crude laccase. Turnover number (Kcat) of purified and crude laccases were 0.00023 and 0.00019% melanoidin U-1 h-1, respectively. Catalytic efficiency (Kcat/Km) of purified and crude laccases were 0.00028 and 0.00027 U-1 h-1, respectively. The affinity of the crude laccase was slightly higher because of its non-specificity. Kcat and Kcat/Km of the purified laccase were higher than the crude laccase. Proposed potential degradation result showed that laccase could oxidize CH3, carbonyl groups, haloalkanes (C–H), C–O and C–N bondings which probably caused decolorization of melanoidin in wastewater. Thus, the purified and crude laccases can be used to decolorize melanoidin-containing wastewater from ethanol industries. As the attempt to use purified laccase consumed times and costs especially in purification steps, the crude laccase can be used to degrade color of melanoidin in wastewater with only 3.4% lower than the purified laccase.