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Rebuilding a Stronger Business in the Uncertain Post-COVID-19 Future
Authors: Pilipenko Andrey I. , Pilipenko Zoya A. , Pilipenko Olga I.
Published: March 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has predetermined the great priority of protecting public health. The states urgently introduced a regime of economic and social lockdowns to stop the infection. As a result, the activities of firms were suspended or blocked, which caused enormous negative economic and social consequences both for business and for the national societies. The subsequent societal and economic crises predetermined the marginal state of the capital-centric system, which led to the destruction of its structural ties. In the uncertain future, chief executive officers should be prepared to rebuild their businesses. It will be possible if companies take advantage of the opportunities of the 4th technological revolution and rely on the inclusion and diversity strategy to socialize talented people into their organizations. Today, questions remain open, related to both the preparation of future talents and their adequate socialization. The advanced firms will play a leading role in solving these problems to become successful.
Circular Economy and Climate Change in Developing Economies
Authors: Odia James Osabuohien
Published: March 2021

The CE represents a new model for resilient growth in both developed and developing economies that would help to tackle the causes and devastating effects of climate change and climate change risks, meet the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Agreement, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The CE practices can help to reduce greenhouse gases (CO2, methane, and nitro-oxide) to net zero emissions by 2050 through efficient resources use, elongation of product lifetime, recycling, recovery, reuse, materials substitution, efficient waste reduction and management, sharing service, among others. Given the numerous economic opportunities, innovation, and policy progresses, developing countries should transit to the CE pathway by aligning the CE strategies with the mitigation of climate change and the achievement of SDGs, synergize the CE practices with the existing national policies, and mainstream across sectoral strategy and policy development.
Performance of cytology, acid-fast bacilli smear, gene Xpert and mycobacterial cultures in endobronchial ultrasound-transbronchial needle aspiration aspirate in diagnosing mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis
Authors: Mohan V Frank , Nangia Vivek , Singh A K , Behl Rahul , Dumeer Nitin
Published: March 2021

Background:

Diagnosis of isolated mediastinal tuberculosis (TB) can be challenging. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) increases the diagnostic yield by direct sonographic visualization of mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes. With the advent of molecular techniques such as Gene Xpert, their addition to the cytology and cultures increases the diagnostic yield and detection of rifampicin resistance (RR) which helps change the effective therapeutic regimen immediately.

Materials and Methods:

Prospective analysis of all patients undergoing EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) with a clinical possibility of TB in isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy patients at a tertiary care referral center between June 2016 and January 2018. All patients had at least five passes from each node of which two passes from each lymph node sampled in 2 ml of saline for culture and Gene Xpert for microbiologic, pathologic, and molecular analysis as per hospital protocol.

Results:

Out of 60 patients, 44 were diagnosed to have mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis, 8 sarcoidosis, 2 malignancies, and 6 reactive lymphadenitis. TBNA cytology was positive in 40/44 patients (90.9%), out of which 18 patients were culture positive with the sensitivity of 100%, specificity 47.6%, positive predictive value (PPV) 45%, and negative predictive value (NPV) 100%, (P value 0.011). TBNA acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear was positive in 20/44 patients (45.45%) out of which 12 were culture positive, with sensitivity of 67%, specificity 80.95%, PPV 60%, NPV 85% (P value 0.011). TBNA Gene Xpert was positive in 30/44 patients (68.2%), out of which 6 (13.63%) showed RR-TB and two were cytology negative. Sixteen patients where culture positive with sensitivity of 88.89%, specificity 66.67%, PPV 53.33%, NPV 93.33% (P value of 0.005). TBNA AFB culture was positive in 18/44 patients (40.9%).

Conclusion:

EBUS-TBNA is an effective and safe diagnostic tool for intrathoracic TB, especially for mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis. The combination of various tests increases the diagnostic yield. Mediastinal nodal aspirates traditionally believed to be paucibacillary can still be captured by Gene Xpert.
Diagnostic utility of pleural fluid carcinoembryonic antigen in patients with exudative pleural effusion
Authors: Krishnan Vishnu G , Kunoor Akhilesh , Keechilath Pavithran , Mehta Asmita Anilkumar
Published: March 2021

Background:

Pleural effusion (PE) is presenting symptoms of many different diseases and is often a diagnostic challenge. Negative cytology in the malignant PE requires more complicated diagnostic procedures, such as closed pleural biopsy or thoracoscopic pleural biopsy. Not all the patients will be fit for such invasive procedures due to high risk. Tumor markers seem to be a promising alternative and have been proposed to aid in the differentiation of the PE etiology.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of pleural fluid carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in differentiation between malignant and nonmalignant PEs and to compare adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels with respect to malignant and nonmalignant PE.

Methodology:

It was a prospective observational study. Patients who presented with undiagnosed exudative PE during the time period 2016–2018 were studied. Pleural fluid was subjected to all routine investigations such as sugar, protein, lactate dehydrogenase, ADA, and CEA.

Results:

A total of 100 patients were included in the study. Fifty-one patients had malignancy. Univariate analysis showed that smoker, previous history of cancer, ADA <20, and CEA of >2.15 were variables associated with malignancy. Multivariate analysis showed pleural fluid CEA >2.15 as only independent risk factor associated with malignancy. The sensitivity of 91.5% and 65% and specificity of 92.5% and 81.4%, respectively, were found for CEA 2.15 ng/dl and ADA <16.5 U/L as plotted from receiver operating characteristic curve. The combined CEA and ADA (2.39 ng/ml and 16.5 U/L) values in pleural fluid had higher sensitivity of 100%.

Conclusion:

Our study demonstrated that pleural fluid CEA levels have a sensitivity of 93.5% and specificity of 73% in diagnosing of malignant PE. ADA levels lesser than 16.5 U/L were seen in patients with malignant PE, but less sensitive and specific compared to CEA. Combined ADA and CEA levels had higher sensitivity than CEA alone.
Safety and diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy by flexible bronchoscopy using laryngeal mask airway in diffuse and localized peripheral lung diseases
Authors: Goel Manoj Kumar , Kumar Ajay , Maitra Gargi , Singh Balkar , Ahlawat Sunita , Jain Priti , Garg Neeraj , Verma R K
Published: March 2021

Background:

Intubation with either an endotracheal tube or a rigid bronchoscope is generally preferred to provide airway protection as well as to manage unpredictable complications during transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC). The laryngeal mask airway has been described as a safe and convenient tool for airway control during bronchoscopy.

Aims and Objectives:

In this study, we evaluated the safety and outcome of using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) as a conduit for performing TBLC by flexible video bronchoscopy (FB).

Methods:

We retrospectively analyzed the database of the patients who underwent TBLC between November 2015 and September 2019. The procedure was performed using FB through LMA under general anesthesia. Prophylactic occlusion balloon was routinely used starting January 2017 onwards. Radial endobronchial ultrasound (R-EBUS) guidance was used for TBLC in the localized lung lesions when deemed necessary. Multidisciplinary consensus diagnostic yield was determined and periprocedural complications were recorded.

Results:

A total of 326 patients were analysed. The overall diagnostic yield was 81.60% (266/326) which included a positive yield of 82.98% (161/194) in patients with diffuse lung disease and 79.54% (105/132) in patients with localized disease. Serious bleeding complication occurred in 3 (0.92%) cases. Pneumothorax was encountered in 8 (2.45%) cases. A total of 9 (2.76%) cases had at least 1 major complication.

Conclusion:

This study demonstrates that the use of LMA during TBLC by flexible bronchoscopy allows for a convenient port of entry, adequate airway support and effective endoscopic management of intrabronchial haemorrhage especially with the use of occlusion balloon.
Pleural schistosomiasis masquerading as tubercular pyopneumothorax
Authors: Vadala Rohit , Shamsi Imran , Dabral Charul , Talwar Dhruv , Talwar Deepak
Published: March 2021

Schistosomiasis is an uncommon waterborne helminthic infection that infects humans. Although it is not prevalent in India, many cases are reported due to contact with infested water bodies. Schistosomiasis primarily involves the lower urinary tract and colorectal region. Pulmonary schistosomiasis, although very unusual, has been described with the systemic manifestation of the disease; however, pleural involvement with schistosomiasis has never been described before in the literature. We report this first case of pleural schistosomiasis masquerading as tuberculosis, which posed a diagnostic challenge and later a new learning point in the presentation of the disease.
Chylothorax - Modalities of management and outcomes
Authors: Pulle Mohan Venkatesh , Puri Harsh Vardhan , Asaf Belal Bin , Bishnoi Sukhram , Yadav Ajit , Kumar Arvind
Published: March 2021

Background:

At present, there are no universally accepted protocols for the management of chylothorax. This study aims at reporting the clinical experience and presenting our institutional protocol for managing chylothorax.

Materials and Methods:

This is a retrospective analysis of chylothorax patients managed at a dedicated thoracic surgical unit over 8 years. A detailed analysis of demography and perioperative variables including complications was carried out. Factors influencing failure of conservative and surgical therapy were analyzed.

Results:

A total of 26 patients were included with a mean age of 42.4 years (range, 2–72 years). Postsurgical chylothorax was the most common variant (53.8%). Majority (46.1%) of the patients had >1000 ml/24 h intercostal tube drainage at presentation. All patients were initially subjected to conservative management, of which 11 (42.4%) patients were managed successfully with conservative therapy alone. Rest 15 (57.6%) patients required video-assisted thoracoscopic thoracic duct ligation, which was successful in 10/15 (66.7%) patients, whereas additional intervention was required in 5/15 (33.3%) patients. Drain output of >1000 ml/day was an independent predictor of failure of conservative therapy. Nontraumatic bilateral chylothorax was associated with high probability of failure of surgical therapy in the first attempt and may require additional treatment modality.

Conclusions:

Initial conservative management is recommended for all chylothorax patients, which is unlikely to succeed if daily drainage is >1000 ml/24 h. VATS thoracic duct ligation is recommended in such cases. Nontraumatic bilateral chylothorax has higher surgical failure rates. In such cases, additional procedures in the form of pleurodesis and/or thoracic duct embolization/disruption should be considered.
Солитоноподобные возбуждения в слабо диспергирующих средах
Authors: Kovalev Aleksandr Semenovich
Published: March 2021

Рассмотрен вопрос о возможности существования двухпараметрических солитонов огибающей в слабо диспергирующих средах со звуковым спектром линейных волн. Предложен вариант асимптотической процедуры нахождения таких солитонных решений в одномерном случае. Предложенный метод продемонстрирован на примере модифицированного уравнения Буссинеска. Исследован вопрос о нелинейной многомерной локализации возбуждений в слабо диспергирующих средах со звуковым спектром линейных волн.
Application of Metrology, Statistics, Root Cause Analysis, and Cost of Quality to Enable Quality Improvements and Implementation of Statistical Process Controls for Acceptance of Large Complex Assemblies
Authors: Hall Thomas D.
Published: March 2021

For new aircraft production, initial production typically reveals difficulty in achieving some assembly level tolerances which in turn lead to non-conformances at integration. With initial design, tooling, build plans, automation, and contracts with suppliers and partners being complete, the need arises to resolve these integration issues quickly and with minimum impact to production and cost targets.

While root cause corrective action (RCCA) is a very well know process, this paper will examine some of the unique requirements and innovative solutions when addressing variation on large assemblies manufactured at various suppliers. Specifically, this paper will first review a completed airplane project (Project A) to improve fuselage circumferential and seat track joins and continue to the discussion on another application (Project B) on another aircraft type but having similar challenges. The use of Project A and B is used here to ensure proprietary protection of internal and supplier propriety information.

One particularly innovative idea on both these projects is implementation of statistical process control for product acceptance as this provided and continues to provide additional incentive to invest more aggressively in quality improvements. For Project A, costs across the build cycle were overlaid with process capability to not only focus corrective action but also enlighten the program as to where increasing tolerances allowed focus on where it was really needed and avoid “false alarm”. This paper will detail how process capability requirements were adjusted to balance manufacturing capability with engineering requirements. For the Project B, this paper will review how these same principles are currently being applied to a fixed leading edge in concert with six sigma to address out of control variation.
Mapping of soil nutrient deficiency in oil palm plantations of Southern Benin
Authors: Kindohoundé N.S. , Nodichao L. , Aholoukpè N.S.H. , Saïdou A.
Published: March 2021

Soil degradation poses a threat to sub-Saharan sustainability of agriculture namely because of chemical and physical degradation. The objective of this study was to characterise soil properties in oil palm plantation in the districts of Ouémé and Plateau and develop spatial maps for soil nutrients useful in agricultural land use as a basis for designing soil fertility management strategies. A survey carried out in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations in the southern Benin, revealed mineral deficiency symptoms consequent to poor mineral nutrition of the plant. A total of 428 soil composite samples were collected under farmers’ adult oil palm trees, randomly selected. These oil palm plantations were located on four soil types: Acrisol, Plintics and luvisols, Hydromorphic soil and Vertisols. In total, 370 samples were collected on plantations under Acrisols, 22 samples under Plintics and luvisols, 26 samples under Hydromorphic soil and 10 samples under Vertisols. Geostatistic methods were used to determine the spatial variability; and semi-variogram methods were established using ordinary kriging. A strong spatial dependency for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium was observed; while spatial dependency of calcium was moderated. The map of nutrient deficiency revealed two large areas. The first, included the districts of Bonou, Adjohoun, Sakété, Adja-Ouèrè, and Pobè, where oil palm plants showed an acute nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiency; and the second area of Dangbo, Missérété, Ifangni, Avrankou, Adjarra which presented nitrogen, potassium and slight phosphorus deficiency in the oil palm plantations. Most of the soils under the oil palm plantations showed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiency.
Inheritance of seed quality traits and concentrations of zinc and iron in maize topcross hybrids
Authors: Akinwale R.O. , Fadoju A.O. , Sulola B.H. , Oluwaranti A. , Awosanmi F.E.
Published: March 2021

Information about the mode of inheritance of maize (Zea mays L.) seed quality traits is crucial in planning for improvement programmes for such traits. The objective study was to determine mode of inheritance and interrelationships between seed quality traits, and Fe and Zn contents in maize. Twenty-six maize genotypes were considered for evaluation in this study. Additive gene action was prevalent for most seed quality traits (>50%); while non-additive gene action was preponderant for Fe and Zn concentrations. Inbreds TZEEI82 and TZEEI64 were outstanding in terms of GCA male effects for conductivity (-0.13** and -0.06*), root number (0.79** and 0.30*), and root fresh weight (0.90*). Genotypes TZEEI81, DTE-STR-Y-SYN-POP-C3, 2009-TZEEI-OR1-STR and 2009-TZEE-OR1-STR-QPM were identified as excellent pollen parents for Fe concentration; and TZEEI58 and TZEEI64 for Zn concentration. In addition, only germination index had a significant additive genetic relationship with Fe content (r=0.57*); while both shoot fresh and dry weights had significant positive correlations with Zn content (r=0.45*, 0.53*). Overall, it is clear that different modes of gene action control inheritance of seed quality traits and Fe and Zn concentrations.
Turnaround Plans in Germany: Recommendations for Development and Implementation
Authors:   , Czernay Christian
Published: March 2021

In the currently weakening global economy, many firms find themselves in a decline situation that necessitates a turnaround. In Germany, the instrument of formalized turnaround plans has gained, due to the legal context, noteworthy prevalence recently. Formalized turnaround plans are prepared by independent experts and communicate to the company's stakeholders why and how the company's turnaround attempt is likely to be successful. However, the problem of such plans lies often in its practical construction which turns out to be too complex or too theoretical; accompanied by the practising managers' limited ability to implement the plan and/or cultural barriers in the organisation. This study analysed and evaluated the content, context, and process of turnarounds that lead to the achievement of sustainable competitiveness and profitability after experiencing decline; and, in particular, assessed the effectiveness of formalised turnaround plans in that process based upon the experience of German companies. Twenty in-depth qualitative interviews were con-ducted with turnaround stakeholders (creditors, owners, lawyers, and managers) and systematically analysed. It was found that successful firms employ recovery, retrenchment, financial, and human resource-oriented turnaround actions; whereby retrenchment actions are most often first initiated in the process. The replacement of the firm's incumbent management as well as the transparent and effective communication with the company's banks were found to be accompanying factors of successful turnarounds. In this process, formalized turnaround plans were found to be helpful by establishing transparency and trust to-wards the firm's stakeholders, providing guidance for the managers, initiating a cultural change in the company, and providing an independent perspective of the feasibility of the intended turnaround. In order to be effective, turnaround plans must be written in a succinct and concise way, inhere a level of complexity appropriate to the firm's size, provide analytical depth, and include all requirements set out by German courts.
Does The Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft Affect The Ankle Function? A Case Series
Authors: Bimadi Muhammad Hilman , Phatama Krisna Yuarno , Mustamsir Edi
Published: March 2021

Introduction: The peroneus longus (PL) tendon is one of the autograft choices for knee ligament injury because of its safety, length, and strength. However, studies that evaluated donor site morbidity after PL tendon graft are still limited. This case series aims to evaluate the functional outcomes of donor site morbidity after full-thickness PL tendon harvesting for knee ligament reconstruction.Presentation of Case:This study evaluated four patients who had a revision of knee ligament reconstruction surgery using PL tendon autograft from August until September 2018. The functional outcome of the donor site was evaluated before surgery, two weeks, and three months after surgery by using functional scores assessment of foot and ankle.Discussion:There are some donor sites of autograft, but several studies show that the PL tendon autograft has proven to be more favorable methods for knee ligament reconstruction based on the accessibility, safety, and strength of the harvested tendon. The studies also found that using PL tendon as an autograft, has a good result in donor site morbidity evaluation compared to others. This study provides a satisfying result on the functional outcome of the donor site morbidity evaluation.Conclusion:This study showed satisfactory functional outcomes of the foot and ankle after harvesting full-thickness PL tendon. All functional score assessment provides an excellent result in three months after surgery, although lateral ankle bulging has occurred in all patients. However, gait analysis and isokinetic test with a more significant number of patients and longer follow up periods are necessary for further study.
SYMPTOMATIC DISCOID MENISCUS: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Santoso, MD Asep , Saspraditya Erwin , Nagieb Muhammad , Aribowo Gilang Persada , Anwar Iwan Budiwan , Sibarani Tangkas SMHS
Published: March 2021

Background: Discoid meniscus is a rare entity of knee pathology. The discoid meniscus can be encountered incidentally during a treatment of another knee pathology as an asymptomatic entity or can be a symptomatic pathology which warrant treatment Case presentation: There were 8 cases of symptomatic discoid meniscus reported in this retrospective case series. The symptoms presented at age range 16-47 year-old. Majority of the case (6 of 8) are lateral discoid meniscus with female gender predominant. Complete type of discoid meniscus was also found in 6 of 8 cases. There were 5 cases of ruptured discoid meniscus, three of them needed repair.  Conclusions: Symptomatic discoid meniscus can be presented on wide range of age of patients. We found female gender, discoid lateral meniscus, and complete type are the predominant pattern of discoid meniscus cases presentation.
Crise du droit et terrorisme. Retour sur le droit à un procès équitable des présumés terroristes
Authors: LEKOGMO HERMANN NANAN
Published: March 2021

La sécurité juridique se traduit par l’élaboration des règles de droit et le juge poursuit cet objectif par leur application. D’ailleurs, la qualité des décisions de justice allant dans une optique de protection des droits procède de la sécurité juridique. Cette dernière soutient ainsi que les situations juridiques ne doivent pas demeurer intangibles. Il faut donc garantir les droits. La garantie pose un double critérium dans sa signification, à savoir assurer tout d’abord, puis protéger. C’est dans cette optique que le terrorisme se trouve être une cause de la crise du droit. Cela s’observe surtout dans la garantie du droit à un procès équitable des présumés terroristes qui peine à ne pas être contestée, même si le terrorisme est un phénomène difficile à saisir. Si cette garantie est prévue par les textes camerounais et tchadien, elle tarde à être harmonisée, le terrorisme, comme c’est le cas de Boko Haram, étant pourtant commun à ces deux pays voisins. Les diverses législations laissent prospérer une variation des délais et une appréciation nuancée de l’importance accordée aux juridictions d’exception que sont le Tribunal militaire au Cameroun et la Cour criminelle spéciale au Tchad. C’est une garantie certes reconnue, mais dont le contenu reste flou, car sa mise en œuvre rencontre des obstacles, le droit à un procès équitable étant un moyen d’administration de la justice qui se veut concrètement garanti tant par l’institution que par la personne qui en a la charge.
Quand la violence se déchaîne dans les séances d’assemblée: essai sur la dé-sportisation des enceintes parlementaires au Cameroun
Authors: MAHINI BERTRAND-MICHEL , DAOUDA SAKINATOU
Published: March 2021

La politique de l’inimitié ou de l’ennemi semble de retour dans l’arène parlementaire camerounaise. Pour la première fois dans l’histoire des pratiques d’assemblée de ce pays, des gouttes de sang arrosent le tapis de l’hémicycle au cours de la session parlementaire de novembre 2017. L’ordre parlementaire fut menacé, perturbé, ébranlé. Pourtant, il fait l’objet d’une règlementation rigoureuse et de plus en plus rigide. Comprendre la résurgence de la violence dans les hémicycles du parlement camerounais à l’ère de la civilisation des pratiques et comportements politiques est la principale tâche que s’est assignée la présente contribution. L’examen desdits évènements à l’aune des variantes stratégiques et symboliques des interactions laisse aisément saisir les moments de violence comme des manœuvres stratégiques d’affirmation d’une opposition parlementaire tantôt en rupture avec l’ordre parlementaire établi, tantôt en proie aux pulsions d’autoritarisme d’un milieu parlementaire à démocratisation inachevée.
Considering "Objective" Possibilities in Autoethnography: A Critique of Heewon Chang’s Autoethnography as Method1
Authors: Butler Sue
Published: March 2021

Autoethnography is a qualitative research methodology that emphasizes a more personal, almost intimate level of study. It renders the researcher-participant opportunities to explore past and present experiences while gaining self-awareness of his or her interactions and their socio-cultural effects. In the book Autoethnography as Method Heewon Chang presents this research methodology in an easy to follow text and illustration, while advocating an objective approach to data collection and analysis. However, Chang’s theoretical positions seem to shift back and forth between this objective point-of-view and a subjective perspective throughout the text causing ambiguity and contradiction of ideas and approaches.
Using Focus Groups in Preliminary Instrument Development: Expected and Unexpected Lessons Learned
Authors: Nassar-McMillan Slyvia , Wyer Mary , Oliver-Hoyo Maria , Ryder-Burge Amy
Published: March 2021

Focus groups can be utilized effectively across various stages of instrument development. This article details selected aspects of a process in which they were employed at the initial stages of item generation and refinement in a study of occupational stereotyping. The process yielded rich contextual information about the worldview and corresponding terminology of participants. In addition, the use of a tool developed and previously employed as an approach to clinical case notes (i.e., SOAP notes), produced surprising benefits in documenting the focus group data. The purpose of this paper is to describe this process and highlight the insights that emerged. The process and outcomes have methodological implications for qualitative researchers conducting focus groups as well as for those developing new surveys, scales, and measurements.
Facilitating Coherence across Qualitative Research Papers
Authors: Chenail Ronald , Duffy Maureen , St. George Sally , Wulff Dan
Published: March 2021

Bringing the various elements of qualitative research papers into coherent textual patterns presents challenges for authors and editors alike. Although individual sections such as presentation of the problem, review of the literature, methodology, results, and discussion may each be constructed in a sound logical and structural sense, the alignment of these parts into a coherent mosaic may be lacking in many qualitative research manuscripts. In this paper, four editors of The Qualitative Report present how they collaborate with authors to facilitate improvement papers' coherence in such areas as co-relating title, abstract, and the paper proper; coordinating the method presented with method employed; and calibrating the exuberance of implications with the essence of the findings. The editors share exercises, templates, and exemplary articles they use to help mentor authors to create coherent texts.
Communicating Qualitative Analytical Results Following Grice's Conversational Maxims
Authors: Chenail Jan , Chenail Ronald
Published: March 2021

Conducting qualitative research can be seen as a developing communication act through which researchers engage in a variety of conversations. Articulating the results of qualitative data analysis results can be an especially challenging part of this scholarly discussion for qualitative researchers. To help guide investigators through this difficult communicative process, the authors suggest Grice's (1989) Conversational Maxims of Quantity, Quality, Relation, and Manner as general guidelines to follow when formulating and presenting findings in qualitative research products as well as basic assumptions to guide readers when judging the quality of result representations.
Communicating Qualitative Research Study Designs to Research Ethics Review Boards
Authors: Ells Carolyn
Published: March 2021

Researchers using qualitative methodologies appear to be particularly prone to having their study designs called into question by research ethics or funding agency review committees. In this paper, the author considers the issue of communicating qualitative research study designs in the context of institutional research ethics review and offers suggestions for researchers to consider in their communication of study designs to research ethics review boards. General information about the mandate of research ethics review boards is provided. In light of wide international variability with respect to research ethics regulatory environments and review board processes, specific considerations and suggestions about communicating qualitative study designs effectively are presented within a Canadian case study example.
The Use of Online Data Sources in a Qualitative Analysis Learning Project
Authors: Winstead Sunny , Alterio Christopher
Published: March 2021

Our purpose in writing this article is to describe the use of online data sources (such as blogs and microblogs) in a qualitative analysis learning project for graduate occupational therapy students. The project was designed to meet the following learning objectives: (1) increase students’ understanding and appreciation for qualitative research principles and methods, (2) increase students’ ability to use thematic and narrative analysis procedures with authentic data sets, and (3) increase students’ ability to apply qualitative findings to occupational therapy practice. This article describes the project’s theoretical rationale, components, objectives, implementation, and informal outcomes, along with a discussion of strengths and limitations of this project and suggestions for future research. This project demonstrates one way in which publicly available online data sources can be used to create an effective graduate qualitative analysis learning activity. We are sharing this innovative learning project in the hopes that it may be of interest to our colleagues in higher education and may contribute to the ethical and scholarly use of online data in learning assignments.
Pandangan Etika Kristen Terhadap Identitas Homoseksual
Authors: Christopher Alexander  , Simanjuntak Ferry
Published: March 2021

Persoalan mengenai homoseksualitas terus menjadi perdebatan di berbagai kalangan, baik dalam psikologi, biologi, maupun teologi. Berbagai argumen saling dilontarkan untuk mempertahankan pandangan masing-masing pihak pro dan kontra homoseksualitas. Terlebih lagi persoalan mengenai identitas homoseksual. Gay gene adalah senjata paling utama yang dilontarkan oleh pihak pro homoseksual untuk menjadi tembok pelindung bagi para kaum homoseksual. Pembenaran diri mengenai homoseksualitas pun turut didukung dengan cara menggunakan Alkitab sebagai pendukungnya. Dalam kesempatan kali ini, penulis mengangkat topik “Pandangan Etika Kristen Terhadap Identitas Homoseksual” untuk mencoba menolong setiap kaum homoseksual untuk menyadari bahwa mereka tidak pernah diciptakan dalam keadaan seperti itu. Dan Alkitab jelas mengatakan bahwa menjadi homoseksual adalah dosa (Roma 1:24-27). Allah tidak pernah menciptakan seseorang dengan orientasi seksual berupa homoseksual, terbukti dengan Allah menciptakan Adam dan Hawa sejak mulanya, yang berarti orientasi seksual yang dikehendaki Allah adalah berupa heteroseksual. Para kaum homoseksual kemudian harus mengakui dosanya di hadapan Allah, bertobat, dan meminta kasih karunia Allah untuk memampukan mereka keluar dari dosa homoseksualitas. Karena pengampunan dan kasih karunia Allah selalu tersedia bagi mereka yang mau merendahkan hatinya untuk datang kepada-Nya.

Kata Kunci: Etika Kristen; Homoseksualitas; Identitas Homoseksual; Gen Gay; Genetik
Perubahan Kebiasaan Masyarakat pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Pamijahan Bogor
Authors: Rukiat Rukiat , Maturidi Maturidi
Published: March 2021

This research aims at how changes in people's habits during the Covid-19 pandemic in Kp. Segog, considering there are changes in habits that occur in society at this time. So that people are advised to wear masks, wash their hands and keep their distance and maintain a clean lifestyle. In this study, researchers tried to find steps in a clean lifestyle and inhibiting factors from changing habits in the kp community. Segog. The method used is a case study through interviews using a list of questions. Respondents for this study were people in Kp. Segog. The hope of this researcher can provide inspiration for the community, or for researchers and readers in general. As an additional reference that is used by the wider community.

Keywords: Change, Habit, Covid-19.
The New Field of Ferroptosis Research: Ongoing Developments and Future Outlook
Authors: Research Gratis
Published: March 2021

Although some experiments have found some proteins that play a regulatory role in ferroptosis, it is still expected to find specific markers for the occurrence of ferroptosis, creating new opportunities for tumor diagnosis and therapeutic intervention
MANAGEMEN UKM INDUSTRI KAPUR DI DAERAH TAMBANG BATUKAPUR BUKIT TUI, KOTA PADANG PANJANG, SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Prabowo Heri , Kopa Raimon , Cerya Efni
Published: March 2021

Usaha kecil dan menengah memiliki peran strategis dalam pemberian pendapatan nasional dan pengurangan angka pengangguran serta kemiskinan sesuai dengan UU nomor 20 tahun 2008. Seiring dengan itu pemerintah daerah Sumatera Barat mendorong industri batukapur tumbuh dan berkembang di Sumatera Barat, salah satumya adalah UKM batukapur Bukit Tui yang berlokasi di Kelurahan Koto Panjang, Kecamatan Padang Panjang Timur, Kota Padang Panjang, Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Sebagai unggulan daerah UKM batukapur harus didorang untuk dapat berkembang dan maju. Permasalahan UKM batukapur adalah 1, aspek teknis yaitu bagaimana meningkatkan kuantitas dan kualitas produksi, solusinya adalah a. Teknis pemilihan bahan baku, b.Tenaga mendisain produk yang multi varian, c. Penataan stok bahan baku dan managemen stockpile, d. Penataan tungku pembakaran. 2. Aspek produksi, solusinya adalah a. Managemen menjaga kualitas dan kuantitas kapur, b. Teknik pemisahan dan pengawasan, c, 3. bidang manajemen keuangan - permodalan yaitu bagaimana mendukung pelaksanaan dan kelancaranusaha kapur Bukit Tui dari sisi penyiapan permodalan dan pengelolaan keuangan usaha, solusinya adalah a. Manajemen keuangan (aliran kas), b. Perencanaan usaha yang baik, c. Simpan pinjam modal usaha, d. efisiensi dan efektifitas usaha. 4. Bidang pemasaran yaitu Bagaimana meningkatkan volume penjualan, solusi adalah a. Pelatihan managemen pemasaran, b. Managemen promosi c. Link ke pasar yang lebih luas
THE CONTENT OF THE CONCEPT OF «WINE» IN THE SOURCES OF RUSSIAN LAW XI-XVII CENTURIES
Authors: Сквозников А.Н.
Published: March 2021

Аннотация. В статье рассматривается возникновение и развитие института вины в русском средневековом праве. Автор приходит к выводу о том, что в русском законодательстве XI-XVII вв. понятие «вина» имело полисемантичное значение. Преобладало понимание вины в значении запрещенного деяния, в результате которого был причинен вред лицу или его имуществу и за которое обидчик (правонарушитель) обязан понести наказание. В русском средневековом обществе понимание вины постепенно эволюционировало в направлении от запрещенного деяния, причинившего вред, в область внутреннего отношения субъекта к содеянному и его последствиям.

Annotation. The article discusses the emergence and development of the institution of guilt in Russian medieval law. The author comes to the conclusion that in the Russian legislation of the XI-XVII centurie the concept of «guilt» had a polysemantic meaning. The prevailing understanding of guilt in the meaning of a prohibited act, which resulted in harm to a person or his property and for which the offender (offender) is required to be punished. In Russian medieval society, the concept of guilt gradually evolved in the direction from the prohibited act that caused harm to the area of the subject's internal relationship to the deed and its consequences.
Improving counteraction to economic crime using the capabilities of the Internet and cryptographic means
Authors: Сомик К.В. , Хабибулин А.Г.
Published: March 2021

Аннотация. В статье рассматриваются правовые аспекты противодействия незаконной предпринимательской деятельности и иным взаимосвязанным преступлениям, совершаемым в закрытом сегменте сети Интернет с использованием информационных технологий, криптографических средств и криптовалюты. На основе анализа способов подготовки, совершения и сокрытия цифровых следов таких преступлений обосновываются предложения по совершенствованию уголовно-правовых норм, направленных на повышение эффективности выявления, пресечения и предупреждения рассматриваемых преступлений.

Annotation. The article examines the legal aspects of countering illegal business activities and other interrelated crimes committed in the closed segment of the Internet using information technology, cryptographic tools and cryptocurrency. Based on the analysis of the methods of preparation, commission and concealment of digital traces of such crimes, proposals are substantiated for improving the criminal law norms aimed at increasing the efficiency of detecting, suppressing and preventing the crimes in question.
Jubilee of Doctor of Law, Professor, Honorary Worker of Higher Education of Russia, Colonel of Internal Service NIKOLAY IVANOVICH POLISHCHUK
Authors: Воробьев С.М. , Комаров С.А.
Published: March 2021

Профессор кафедры теории государства и права, международного и европейского права Академии ФСИН России, доктор юридических наук, профессор, почетный работник высшего профессионального образования Российской Федерации, полковник внутренней службы Полищук Николай Иванович родился 10 декабря 1960 года в селе Стражгород, Тепликского района, Винницкой области Украинской ССР. Свой трудовой путь Николай Иванович начал шофером в колхозе им. Фрунзе с. Стражгорода в 1978 году после окончания средней школы и получения водительского удостоверения. По достижению призывного возраста с апреля 1979 по май 1981 гг. проходил срочную военную службу в Вооруженных Силах СССР. После увольнения в запас он вернулся в родное село, где продолжил работать шофером в том же сельхозпредприятии. Творческая натура и жажда знаний привели Николая Ивановича в 1982 году в курсантскую аудиторию Рязанской высшей школы МВД СССР, которую с отличием окончил в 1986 г. и был направлен для дальнейшего прохождения службы в одно из исправительных учреждений Печорского Управления лесных исправительнотрудовых учреждений (ПЛ-350/13 поселок Березовка) Коми АССР. Широкая эрудиция, пытливый ум, неугомонность натуры, стремление к самосовершенствованию, значительная работоспособность способствовали поступлению Николая Ивановича в 1991 году в очную адъюнктуру Рязанской высшей школы МВД Российской Федерации. Уже тогда у него всерьез проявились исследовательский талант и педагогические задатки будущего ученого и педагога. В 1995 году после окончания адъюнктуры он успешно защитил диссертацию «Юридические факты в исправительно-трудовом праве» на соискание ученой степе- * Комаров Сергей Александрович, научный руководитель Юридического института (СанктПетербург), Президент Межрегиональной ассоциации теоретиков государства и права, доктор юридических наук, профессор, Заслуженный деятель науки и образования РАЕ, действительный государственный советник Российской Федерации III класса.
IMPLEMENTATION OF LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY I N THE LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK OF THE MECHANISM OF LEGAL REGULATION
Authors: Кузьмин И.А.
Published: March 2021

В статье приводятся промежуточные результаты исследования вопросов реализации юридической ответственности. Сформулированы подходы к пониманию механизма правового регулирования и его содержания. Установлены закономерности взаимодействий между правовыми средствами в процессе реализации юридической ответственности. Предложена общетеоретическая модель реализации юридической ответственности в правоохранительном блоке механизма правового регулирования. Проанализированы проблемные ситуации, при которых нарушаются принципы юридической ответственности и разрушаются системные связи между правовыми средствами.

Annotation: The article presents the interim results of research on the realization of legal liability. Approaches to understanding the mechanism of legal regulation and its content are formulated. The patterns of interactions between legal remedies in the process of realization legal liability have been established. A general theoretical model of the realization of legal liability in the law enforcement block of the mechanism of legal regulation is proposed. The author analyzed problematic situations in which the principles of legal liability are violated, and the cases in which the systemic connections between legal remedies are destroyed.
Personnel and human resource management specifics of basketball clubs
Authors: Ivaskovic Igor
Published: March 2021

The article aims to explore and present the personnel structures and human resource management specifics of basketball clubs from four post-transitional South-East European countries. First, the author presents the post-transitional context, by conducting analyses of variance ant t-tests highlights the differences between clubs at different quality levels regarding financing and the degree of professionalization, and describes the implications on the personnel structures. The second part analyzes the impact of various stakeholders on human resource management processes, and in that context presents the head coach’s role in observed basketball clubs. The findings show the higher quality clubs have better infrastructure, larger financial budgets and obtain higher percentage of funds from private sources. First-division clubs are more professionalized and have larger administrative organizational parts compared to their second and third division counterparts. The largest share of responsibility for organizational performance is on head coaches, athletes, and clubs' presidents. The sporting directors’ influence on human resource management related decisions and their responsibility for the performance increase, while the influence of the clubs' presidents decreases with the quality of division. Finally, sponsors' representatives and athletes’ agents are also relatively more influential in higher-ranked clubs.
Símbolo, racionalidad y filosofía en Mauricio Beuchot y Andrés Ortiz-Osés
Authors: Vargas García Patricia
Published: March 2021

En el proceso para revalorar al símbolo como camino a la verdad, que emerge sobre una trayectoria ascendente desde Nietzsche, Cassirer, Nicol, Gadamer hasta Ricoeur, aquí se convocan las aportaciones de la Hermenéutica Analógico Icónica de Mauricio Beuchot y la Hermenéutica Simbólica de Andrés Ortiz-Osés. Se contrastan sus reflexiones enfocadas a la revisión de la naturaleza del símbolo, si posee una racionalidad que contribuya con las pretensiones filosóficas de universalidad.
Desde la heteronomía a la autonomía de la ley moral. Un diálogo del planteamiento de la ley moral desde la filosofía crítica con la moral tradicional
Authors: Flores Bernal Juan Carlos
Published: March 2021

Este estudio presenta en la primera parte, la enunciación central de la Crítica de la razón práctica respecto a la autonomía de la ley moral; en un segundo momento se presentan, de manera sucinta, los fundamentos del acto moral desde la doctrina inspirada en el pensamiento tomista. Por último, se ofrecen los resultados de la reflexión sobre la importancia de la autonomía de la ley moral como principio determinante de la voluntad libre, frente a la heteronomía de los discursos hegemónicos.
Vocabulario de las Filosofías Occidentales. Diccionario de los intraducibles, Barbara Cassin
Authors: Prunes María Natalia
Published: March 2021

El Vocabulario de las Filosofías Occidentales. Diccionario de los intraducibles, publicado recientemente por la editorial Siglo xxi de México, es una traducción al español y adaptación al contexto hispanoamericano del ya célebre Vocabulaire des Philosophies Européens. Dictionnaire des intraduisibles (vep), dirigido por Barbara Cassin y publicado por la editorial Du Seuil/ Le Robert en 2004. La autora conceptual, directora de investigación del Centro Nacional para la Investigación Científica de Francia (cnrs) y elegida en mayo de 2018 como miembro de número de la Académie Française (la novena mujer en toda la historia de la institución), ha confesado en diversas oportunidades que tomó como modelo el objetivo pluralista y comparatista del Vocabulario de las instituciones indoeuropeas de Émile Benveniste, en un gesto filosófico y político a la vez.
Escala. Perturbaciones escalares
Authors: Clark Timothy , Monteón López Yareni
Published: March 2021

Una escala (del latín scala: escalera, escalón o escaleras) por lo general proporciona una extrapolación calibrada y útil entre las dimensiones del espacio o el tiempo. Así, una “escala cartográfica” describe la relación entre la distancia en un mapa y los espacios reales en la superficie terrestre. Pasar de una escala grande a una pequeña, o viceversa, implica un cambio cuantificable en la resolución de la misma área o sus características, un ligero acercamiento hacia lo más pequeño o lo más grande. Con el cambio climático, sin embargo, tenemos un mapa cuya escala incluye a todo el planeta, pero cuando se trata de relacionar la amenaza planetaria del cambio climático con cuestiones cotidianas de política, ética o con interpretaciones específicas de la historia, la cultura, la literatura, etcétera, el mapa del planeta resulta casi cómicamente inútil
Ética de la extinción
Authors: Colebrook Claire , Garza Garza Celina
Published: March 2021

El problema es este: al enfrentarse con la extinción, a la especie humana se le podría presentar al fin una ética genuina, con un sentido de lo que la especie debe a la localidad (ethos) y a aquellos más allá de su propia vida orgánica (el futuro). O tal vez sea la posibilidad de la aniquilación lo que destruya a la ética de una vez por todas. Cierto, si la ética es la cuestión de cómo se debe vivir, de la simpatía con los demás, de un arte del yo, o de la creación de una virtual comunidad, entonces parecería ser el proyecto menos apropiado y viable para el presente. Si consideramos que la ética es el arte de la auto-formación, podríamos argumentar que ese arte está alcanzando su límite, y más aún, que fue precisamente una concepción de lo ético como autoproducción, automantenimiento y autorreconocimiento continuo lo que frenó el interés por el entorno en el que se desarrollaba esa autoproducción.