bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The long-term relationship between enterprise risk management and bank performance: the missing link in Nigeria
Authors: M. Soliman Alaa , Mukhtar Adam , F. Shubita Moade
Published: April 2018

This study investigates the relationship between Enterprise Risk Management adoption and implementation, and the performance of banks using a sample of four out of the seven Strategically Important Banks (SIB) listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange covering the period from 2005 q1 to 2015 q2. In this study, we determined a measure for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) adoption or implementation (ERM index) using an integrated Enterprise Risk Management measurement model for the banking sector suggested by Soliman and Mukhtar (2017). A time series Johansen’s cointegration test was used to obtain evidence of the long-term association between ERM and performance, while Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) analysis was performed to gather evidence of causality relationship between ERM and performance. Finally, Generalized Impulse Response Function was used to obtain evidence of how performance responds to the introduction of a shock on Enterprise Risk Management. This study makes significant contributions to the existing body of knowledge, as it yields the first Enterprise Risk Management-performance-based empirical results that indicate a long-term relationship, causation effects, in addition to responding to performance ERM.
Runoff prediction using rainfall data from microwave links: Tabor case study
Authors: Stransky David , Fencl Martin , Bares Vojtech
Published: April 2018

Rainfall spatio-temporal distribution is of great concern for rainfall-runoff modellers. Standard rainfall observations are, however, often scarce and/or expensive to obtain. Thus, rainfall observations from non-traditional sensors such as commercial microwave links (CMLs) represent a promising alternative. In this paper, rainfall observations from a municipal rain gauge (RG) monitoring network were complemented by CMLs and used as an input to a standard urban drainage model operated by the water utility of the Tabor agglomeration (CZ). Two rainfall datasets were used for runoff predictions: (i) the municipal RG network, i.e. the observation layout used by the water utility, and (ii) CMLs adjusted by the municipal RGs. The performance was evaluated in terms of runoff volumes and hydrograph shapes. The use of CMLs did not lead to distinctively better predictions in terms of runoff volumes; however, CMLs outperformed RGs used alone when reproducing a hydrograph's dynamics (peak discharges, Nash–Sutcliffe coefficient and hydrograph's rising limb timing). This finding is promising for number of urban drainage tasks working with dynamics of the flow. Moreover, CML data can be obtained from a telecommunication operator's data cloud at virtually no cost. That makes their use attractive for cities unable to improve their monitoring infrastructure for economic or organizational reasons.
Cytoprotective Polyphenols Against Chronological Skin Aging and Cutaneous Photodamage
Authors: Davinelli Sergio , Bertoglio Juan Carlos , Polimeni Ascanio , Scapagnini Giovanni
Published: April 2018

Background:

Skin aging is a complex biological process influenced by a combination of intrinsic and
extrinsic factors, leading to cumulative alterations of skin structure, function and appearance. Polyphenols, which
are secondary plant metabolites, represent one of the largest classes of compounds used in dermatology and nutricosmetics
to combat skin aging. The main objective is to provide an overview of the existing literature linking skin
aging and the ability of polyphenols as regulatory elements able to maintain skin homeostasis.

Methods:

In this review, we discuss recent progress in understanding the molecular bases of skin aging, with
specific emphasis on some well known and extensively studied polyphenols which have significant anti-aging
influences and photoprotective effects.

Results:

Although no relevant clinical data exist and standard delivery systems have not been established, promising
results have been obtained in many in vitro and animal models. A wide variety of polyphenols may minimize mechanisms
underlying the functional manifestations of photoaging and chronological skin aging.

Conclusion:

Polyphenols exert their influence mostly through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects,
thereby abrogating collagen degradation and/or increasing procollagen synthesis.
A STUDY OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG POST GRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: . Meenakshi , . Shina
Published: April 2018

Purpose: The major objective of this study was to study Spiritual Intelligence among post graduate students.
Operational Terms: Spiritual intelligence is defined as the intelligence essential to realize inner self. It focuses on accommodative and wise utilization of spiritual information to solve problems and achieve goals.
Methodology: This study undertakes a survey of the post graduate male and female students of Sirsa District (Haryana) to determine their spiritual intelligence. A sample of 100 students and their responses to different dimensions of Spiritual Intelligence (Critical Existential Awareness, Personal Production, Transcendental Awareness and Conscious State Awareness) were collected using a standardized tool “Spiritual Intelligence self-inventory” developed by David. King (2008). In order to evaluate the responses, t-test was applied.
Results: The results revealed that there is no significant difference in spiritual intelligence between male and female post graduate students.
NO COUNTRY FOR WOMEN: AN APPRAISAL OF MUNSHI PREMCHAND’S SEVASADAN AND NIRMALA
Authors: Ajith Aparna
Published: April 2018

Needless to say, society sets norms and rules which its members have to adhere to. It has also set up mechanisms to deal with the anomalies that may potentially disrupt the system. Despite all the scientific and technological advancements, we survive in such a society where the needle of the watch decides the character and morality of a female. The paper attempts to vouchsafe the phases as well as the faces of a wretched woman’s entity through the novels Sevasadan and Nirmala by Munshi Premchand. The novels can be looked at not as an individual story but a piece of story expounding the extreme sorry state of multitudes of women. A comparative exegesis of two novels which represent the two facets of women opens an avenue to closely look at the tragic issues of dowry system, mismatched marriage, prostitution and its after-effects. The intended study affirms the fact that both the heroines of the concerned novels are driven to their ordained plight due to the compulsions of the society and not out of individual choice.
A Mobile-Based App (MyChoices) to Increase Uptake of HIV Testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis by Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Biello Katie B , Marrow Elliot , Mimiaga Matthew J , Sullivan Patrick , Hightow-Weidman Lisa , Mayer Kenneth H
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

HIV incidence is growing most rapidly in the United States among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Overwhelming evidence demonstrates that routine testing and expanded use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) would dramatically reduce the population burden of HIV; however, uptake of both interventions is suboptimal among young adults. The use of mobile phone apps by YMSM is ubiquitous and may offer unique opportunities for public health interventions. MyChoices is a theory-driven app to increase HIV testing and PrEP uptake. It was developed by an interdisciplinary team based on feedback from a diverse sample of YMSM.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this paper is to describe the protocol for the refinement, beta testing, and pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the acceptability and feasibility of the MyChoices app.

METHODS

This 3-phase study includes 4 theater testing groups for app refinement with a total of approximately 30 YMSM; for beta testing, including quantitative assessments and exit interviews, with approximately 15 YMSM over a 2-month period; and for a pilot RCT with 60 YMSM. The pilot will assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the MyChoices app, compared with referrals only, in increasing HIV testing and PrEP uptake. All participants will be recruited at iTech clinical research sites in Boston, MA, and Bronx, NY.

RESULTS

App refinement is underway. Enrollment for the pilot RCT began in October 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

MyChoices is one of the first comprehensive, theory-driven HIV prevention apps designed specifically for YMSM. If MyChoices demonstrates acceptability and feasibility in this pilot RCT, a multicity, 3-arm randomized controlled efficacy trial of this app and another youth-optimized app (LYNX) versus standard of care is planned within iTech. If shown to be efficacious, the app will be scalable, with the ability to reach YMSM across the United States as well as be geographically individualized, with app content integrated with local prevention and testing activities.

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DERR1-10.2196/10694
A Groupware Tool to Facilitate Caregiving for Home-Dwelling Frail Older Persons in the Netherlands: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Breebaart Hanneke , Broese van Groenou Marjolein
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Collaboration among informal and formal caregivers in a mixed care network of home-dwelling elderly may benefit from using a groupware app for digital networked communication (DNC).

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to describe and explain differences in the use and evaluation of a DNC app by members of the care network and to come up with a list of conditions that facilitate (or restrict) the implementation of a DNC app by a home care organization.

METHODS

A pilot study collected information on digital communication in 7 care networks of clients of a home care organization in the Netherlands. Semistructured interviews with 4 care recipients, 7 informal carers (of which 3 spoke on behalf of the care receiver as well on account of receivers’ suffering from dementia), 3 district nurses, 5 auxiliary nurses, and 3 managers were conducted 3 times in a period of 6 months. In addition, we observed relevant workshops initiated by the home care organization and studied log-in data created by the users of the DNC app.

RESULTS

The qualitative data and the monthly retrieved quantitative log-in data revealed 3 types of digital care networks: arranging the care network, discuss the care network, and staying connected network. Differences between network types were attributed to health impairment and digital illiteracy of the care recipients, motivation of informal caregivers, and commitment of formal caregivers. The easy availability of up-to-date information, the ability to promote a sense of safety for the carers, and short communication lines in case of complex care situations were positively evaluated.

CONCLUSIONS

It is concluded that digital communication is beneficial for organizing and discussing the care within a care network. More research is needed to study its impact on care burden of informal carers, on quality of care, and on quality of life of home-dwelling frail older adults.
Digital Technology in Somatic and Gene Therapy Trials of Pediatric Patients With Ocular Diseases: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Meinert Edward , Alturkistani Abrar , Osama Tasnime , Halioua-Haubold Celine-Lea , Car Josip , Majeed Azeem , Wells Glenn , MacLaren Robert E , Brindley David
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Pharmacogenomics suggests that diseases with similar symptomatic presentations often have varying genetic causes, affecting an individual patient’s response to a specific therapeutic strategy. Gene therapies and somatic cell therapies offer unique therapeutic pathways for ocular diseases and often depend on increased understanding of the genotype-phenotype relationship in disease presentation and progression. While demand for personalized medicine is increasing and the required molecular tools are available, its adoption within pediatric ophthalmology remains to be maximized in the postgenomic era.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of our study was to address the individual hurdles encountered in the field of genomic-related clinical trials and facilitate the uptake of personalized medicine, we propose to conduct a review that will examine and identify the digital technologies used to facilitate data analysis in somatic and gene therapy trials in pediatric patients with ocular diseases.

METHODS

This paper aims to present an outline for Healthcare Information Technology and Information and Communication Technology resources used in somatic and gene therapy clinical trials in children with ocular diseases. This review will enable authors to identify challenges and provide recommendations, facilitating the uptake of genetic and somatic therapies as therapeutic tools in pediatric ophthalmology. The review will also determine whether conducting a systematic review will be beneficial.

RESULTS

Database searches will be initiated in September 2018. We expect to complete the review in December 2019.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on review findings, the authors will summarize methods used for facilitating IT integration in personalized medicine. Additionally, it will identify further research gaps and determine whether conducting further reviews will be beneficial.

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PRR1-10.2196/10705
Predicting Prediabetes Through Facebook Postings: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Xu Xiaomeng , Litchman Michelle L , Gee Perry M , Whatcott Webb , Chacon Loni , Holmes John , Srinivasan Sankara Subramanian
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

The field of infodemiology uses health care trends found in public networks, such as social media, to track and quantify the spread of disease. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise worldwide, and social media may be useful in identifying prediabetes through behavior exhibited through social media platforms such as Facebook and thus in designing and administering early interventions and containing further progression of the disease.

OBJECTIVE

This pilot study is designed to investigate the social media behavior of individuals with prediabetes, before and after diagnosis. Pre- and postdiagnosis Facebook content (posts) of such individuals will be used to create a taxonomy of prediabetes indicators and to identify themes and factors associated with an actual diagnosis of prediabetes.

METHODS

This is a single-center exploratory retrospective study that examines 20 adults with prediabetes. The investigators will code Facebook posts 3 months before through 3 months after prediabetes diagnosis. Data will be analyzed using both qualitative content analysis methodology as well as quantitative methodology to characterize participants and compare their posts pre- and postdiagnosis.

RESULTS

The project was funded for 2015-2018, and enrollment will be completed by the end of 2018. Data coding is currently under way and the first results are expected to be submitted for publication in 2019. Results will include both quantitative and qualitative data about participants and the similarities and differences between coded social media posts.

CONCLUSIONS

This pilot study is the first step in creating a taxonomy of social media indicators for prediabetes. Such a taxonomy would provide a tool for researchers and health care professionals to use social media postings for identifying those at greater risk of having prediabetes.

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DERR1-10.2196/10720
Professores e coordenadores pedagógicos diante das novas tecnologias na educação
Authors: Abreu Soraya Martins , Corrêa Carla Quintanilha
Published: April 2018

Resumo   Este trabalho apresenta a experiência de uma escola em processo de mudanças trazidas pelas tecnologias da comunicação e da informação. Diante disto, apresenta-se o conceito de mídia-educação, ressaltando o papel da escola e do professor neste novo contexto, o de criar condições de apropriação crítica e criativa das mídias. Foi realizada pesquisa de campo em uma escola privada do município de Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ/Brasil), a fim de analisar alguns aspectos do processo de implementação das novas tecnologias na perspectiva de coordenadores pedagógicos e professores. A análise das respostas indicou que ambos acreditam na importância da utilização das tecnologias no processo ensino-aprendizagem, havendo necessidade de formação continuada para que os profissionais da educação consigam acompanhar o ritmo das mudanças. Palavras-Chave: Mídia-educação; Novas tecnologias; Formação continuada.   Abstract   This paper presents the experience of a school in the process of change brought by the technologies of communication and information. In view of this, it presents the concept of media education, highlighting the role of the school and the teacher in this new context, to create critical conditions of appropriation and creative of the media. Field research was conducted in a private school in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ / Brazil) in order to analyze some aspects of the implementation of new technologies in process perspective coordinators and teachers. The analysis of the responses indicated that both believe in the importance of using technology in teaching-learning process, requiring continuing education for education professionals keep pace with the pace of change. Keywords: Media education; New Technologies; Lifelong learning.  Resumen   En este trabajo se presenta la experiencia de una escuela en el proceso de cambio producido por las tecnologías de la comunicación y de la información. En vista de esto, se presenta el concepto de educación para los medios, destacando el papel de la escuela y el maestro en este nuevo contexto, para crear las condiciones críticas de apropiación y creativo de los medios de comunicación. La investigación de campo se llevó a cabo en una escuela privada en la ciudad de Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ / Brasil) con el fin de analizar algunos aspectos de la aplicación de nuevas tecnologías en los coordinadores perspectiva de proceso y maestros. El análisis de las respuestas indicó ambos creen en la importancia del uso de la tecnología en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, que requieren educación continua para los profesionales de la educación mantener el ritmo con el ritmo del cambio. Palabras clave: Educación para los médios; Nuevas tecnologias; Educación continua. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22169/revint.v11i24.972
A evasão no ensino médio
Authors: TROMBINI JANAINE , OLEGRÁRIO FABIANE , Da Silva Laroque Luís Fernando
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os fatores que levam os alunos a evadir as salas de aula de uma escola pública de ensino médio localizada no Vale do Taquari/RS e as práticas pedagógicas/estratégias que o supervisor poderá elaborar juntamente com o grupo de professores e funcionários. Nos últimos anos a realidade de muitas escolas públicas há grande índice de evasão no ensino médio. Nesta direção, o trabalho preocupou-se também em encontrar maneiras/estratégias possíveis de serem executadas pelo grupo gestor juntamente com os professores a fim de amenizar esse elevado índice de evasão. Foram realizadas revisões bibliográficas de obras que tratam sobre a evasão escolar (livros, leis, artigos) e também realizadas entrevistas semi-estruturadas com professores do ensino médio de uma escola publica estadual do município de Progresso, juntamente com questionários sobre o tema deste projeto com supervisores e alunos (casos) que permanecem nesta escola.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22169/revint.v12i25.1042
Paradigmas Epistemológicos do Ensino-Aprendizagem em EAD
Authors: Adona Sâmmya Faria , Alves Clarice Gonçalves Rodrigues , Delicato Cláudio Travassos
Published: April 2018

A Educação a Distância – EaD – começou com cartas, mas com o avanço do mundo moderno a tecnologia tornou-se indispensável. Nesse diapasão, este artigo destaca o pensamento de alguns autores, baseado em livros e artigos científicos, que fundamentam esta mudança diante de técnicas utilizadas em um processo de análise qualitativa. É inegável que existem aqueles que são nativos nesse mundo virtual e cresceram envoltos da tecnologia. Contudo, também existem pessoas que viram as cartas sumindo com a passar do tempo e, muitos, não acompanharam o desenvolvimento tecnológico. Assim, o artigo objetiva analisar os paradigmas epistemológicos do ensino-aprendizagem em EaD considerando que é primordial que toda Instituição de ensino que oferece EaD tenha em seu projeto educacional a garantia de qualidade na educação, que deve ser oferecida independentemente dos conhecimentos tecnológicos que o aluno disponha no momento em que inicia um cursoDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22169/revint.v12i25.1141
Metodologias de ensino no PROEJA e o currículo integrado: uma proposta possível
Authors: De Sá Maria Aparecida , Monteiro da Silva Maria Aparecida
Published: April 2018

Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar as metodologias utilizadas pelos professores das turmas de PROEJA no IF SERTÃO – PE Campus – Floresta, no sentido de observar se a prática está coerente com o Currículo Integrado, previsto no Documento Base - PROEJA, modelo proposto para essa modalidade de ensino e se o perfil do aluno exerce influência de tais metodologias. Os questionamentos que motivaram a pesquisa foram: Até que ponto e de que maneira as metodologias utilizadas pelos professores, estão coerentes ou não com a prática metodológica exigida para a implementação do Currículo Integrado? Qual a visão dos professores sobre o Currículo Integrado? E, se as dificuldades no processo de aprendizagem dos alunos estão relacionadas às metodologias trabalhadas? Pesquisa descritiva com abordagem quantitativa do tipo estudo de caso cujos instrumentos para levantamento de dados foram os questionários do tipo questões abertas, aplicados para alunos e professores, com uma amostragem de 60% dos alunos e 90% dos professores. Os resultados alcançados mostram a importância desta pesquisa no sentido de contribuir para uma maior reflexão / ação dos docentes, bem como dar subsídios para a prática pedagógica, podendo servir de embasamento teórico para outros trabalhos relacionados ao tema em destaque. As metodologias utilizadas pelos professores no PROEJA no IF SERTÃO – PE Campus – Floresta - PE, não estão coerentes com o que orienta o Documento Base - PROEJA modelo proposto para essa modalidade de ensino com relação ao Currículo Integrado.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22169/revint.v12i25.734
INFLUENCE OF NURSING CLINICAL PATHWAY IMPLEMENTATION TO LENGTH OF STAY OF NON HEMORRHAGIC STROKE PATIENTS IN BUKITTINGGI ACHMAD MOCHTAR HOSPITAL
Authors: Rezkiki Fitrianola
Published: April 2018

Lenght of stay is indicator of serving quality and nursing care to measure hospital efficiency level. Neurology ward is one of the wards that experience increasing of length of stay from 5,91 to 7,38. The cause of length of stay increasing is nursing care management that according to Calhoun can be formulated to nursing clinical pathway. The purpose of this study is to analyze influence of nursing clinical pathway implementation to length of stay of non hemorrhagic stroke patients in neurology ward Bukitttinggi Achmad Mochtar Hospital. The designs of this study used non-equivalent post test only control group design approach. Sample of this study were taken by purposive sampling with total of 32 samples consist of 16 sample as intervention group and another 16 samples as control group. Data analyzing used t-test independent. The result shows that there is significant influence for average length of stay of stroke non hemorrhagic patients that were given nursing clinical pathway compared to the group that is not given nursing clinical pathway with p value 0,001 (p value ≤ 0,05. According to this study, hospital should implement nursing clinical pathway when doing nursing care to patients in ward and also hospital should make policy related to nursing clinical payhway implementation..

 
ANÁLISE SENSORIAL DE UM BOLO DE CANECA FUNCIONAL ISENTO DE GLÚTEN E LACTOSE
Authors: Baumgarten Ana Camila , Fassina Patricia
Published: April 2018

Objetivo: Realizar análise sensorial de um bolo de caneca funcional isento de glúten e lactose. Metodologia: Estudo experimental transversal quantitativo. Foi realizada análise sensorial de um bolo de caneca funcional isento de glúten e lactose (teste) em comparação a uma amostra comercial (padrão) com 46 provadores que receberam a escala hedônica de nove pontos e a ficha de avaliação sensorial, incluindo a intenção de compra. O índice de aceitabilidade (IA) foi calculado considerando as notas do atributo aceitação global. Os dados foram analisados como pacote Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versão 13.0, sendo o nível de significância máximo de 5% (p≤0,05). Resultados: Os atributos sabor (7,87±1,51 e 6,78±1,98; p=0,001) e aceitação global (7,91±1,64 e 7,43±1,50; p=0,023) foram significativamente superiores para a amostra padrão. A intenção de compra da amostra padrão, 93,5% (n=43), também foi superior à amostra teste, 71,7% (n=33), bem como ocorreu com o IA da amostra padrão, 87,92%, em relação à amostra teste 82,06%. Conclusões: O bolo de caneca teste apresentou aceitação inferior em relação aos atributos sabor e aceitação global, porém obteve boa aceitabilidade, comprovada pelo IA. A intenção de compra foi referida pela maioria dos participantes, porém menor que a amostra padrão.
O PROFISSIONAL DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NA SAÚDE COLETIVA: INSERÇÃO NO RS
Authors: De Araújo Andressa Schwingel , Rosa Leonardo De Ross
Published: April 2018

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo conhecer o percentual de profissionais registrados atuando na saúde coletiva, se o trabalho realizado está de acordo com diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e onde a atuação está ocorrendo. Método: pesquisa quali-quantitativa, exploratório-descritiva, utilizando questionário fechado como instrumento. Resultados: 14,4% dos profissionais estão atuando nesta área, em locais diversos, realizando intervenção primária, secundária e terciária, havendo compartilhamento das informações e do trabalho com outros profissionais, resultando em ações multidisciplinares. Conclusão: o profissional está presente em diversos espaços de saúde, mesmo que timidamente. Sua atuação está de acordo com as diretrizes do SUS.
PERFIL NUTRICIONAL DE TRABALHADORES DE UMA EMPRESA DE INFORMÁTICA DO SUL DO BRASIL
Authors: Schneider Carla Adriane , Venzke Janaína Guimarães
Published: April 2018

O presente estudo objetivou identificar o perfil nutricional de trabalhadores de uma empresa de informática no Rio Grande do Sul. Estudo de caráter transversal observacional, com 57 funcionários. Para determinar o perfil nutricional, realizou-se a aferição de peso, altura e circunferência abdominal, além da aplicação de um questionário de consumo alimentar, visando identificar aspectos relacionados à qualidade das refeições feitas por essa população. O nível de atividade física dos funcionários também foi avaliado, através da aplicação do questionário Baecke. Encontrou-se uma elevada prevalência de excesso de peso entre os funcionários, sendo que destes, 36,84% apresentaram sobrepeso e 19,3% obesidade. Em relação ao ganho de peso durante os anos de trabalho na empresa, a mediana foi de 5,75 kg, sendo o percentil 25 de 0,425 kg e o percentil 75 de 9,025 kg. Observou-se que 57,9% dos participantes estavam dentro dos valores considerados normais de circunferência abdominal. Pode-se observar prevalência de atividade física ocupacional sedentária. O excesso de peso encontrado entre este grupo de trabalhadores corrobora com o encontrado por outras pesquisas, reforçando a necessidade da criação de estratégias de promoção da saúde, visando melhor qualidade de vida.
The communication of corporate social responsibility practices through social media channels
Authors: Testarmata Silvia , Fortuna Fabio , Ciaburri Mirella
Published: April 2018

Corporations are rapidly expanding their use of social media in corporate disclosure, and many firms are now entering into a virtual dialogue with stakeholders to communicate their economic, social and environmental impacts on society. However, the use of social media as a form of dissemination in communicating corporate social responsibility still remains an under-investigated research topic. Stemming from these considerations, the purpose of the paper is to analyse how companies are using social media platforms to disclose the corporate social responsibility practices in order to engage stakeholders in compelling and on-going virtual dialogs, comparing how Socially Responsible and Not Socially Responsible companies use social media platforms to communicate their corporate social responsibility initiatives and interventions. The analysis supports the current calls for innovative forms for corporate disclosure and provides empirical evidence on the corporate use of social media for communicating CSR practices, using a sample of Italian Listed companies.
STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFILIATE-PROJECTS IN MARKETING ACTIVITY
Authors: Chaikovska Maryna , Chaikovskyi Maksym
Published: April 2018

The article deals with the problematic aspects of the transforming forms and methods of marketing activity; new opportunities for the implementation of global network multichannel personalized interactions in the virtual environment; the peculiarities of the determinants of modern inter-organizational interactions; the personalized approach to the formation of effective partner networks within the framework of the company's overall marketing strategy.
METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR BUDGETING RESEARCH AS A FINANCIAL PROCESS IN LEGAL SPHERE
Authors: Mima Iryna , Nikolaychenko Galyna
Published: April 2018

The article represents the study of the legal category of budgeting as a kind of the financial process, using the methods and approaches of general theoretical jurisprudence, in order to ensure the validity and objectivity of the results. It provides interrelation between the state budget and the individual budget, the minimum wage and the minimum standard of living in the budgeting process, as the legal categories of legal regulation of social protection of individuals.
PROBLEMS OF ADAPTATION OF UKRAINIAN LEGISLATION TO EU LEGISLATION
Authors: Yamkovyi Vladyslav , Stets Oleh
Published: April 2018

The article is concerned with the problems of adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to the legislation of the EU member states as well as the modern problems on the way of harmonization of the national legislation in order to bring it in line with European legal norms and standards
DIGITAL ECONOMY AS AN INSTRUMENT OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors: Izmaylov Yaroslav , Yegorova Irina , Maksymova Iryna , Znotina Daina
Published: April 2018

The article is devoted to the analysis of the opportunities and prospects of digital economy as an instrument of globalization. The authors consider the impact of digital economy on investment and innovation development, export-import potential and international competitiveness of the country. In the context of the main directions of the global digital economy, the most favorable and perspective directions for the countries of the world are determined.
EVALUATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BUSINESS-PRACTICES: EU AND UKRAINE
Authors: Petrashko Liudmyla , Petrashko Petro
Published: April 2018

The research presents a comparative evaluation of modern CSR business-practices of the European and Ukrainian companies. In this study we compare modern business practices of CSOs of European and Ukrainian companies for their terminological identification and levels of understanding. We also evaluate their motives, main areas of application, the existence of a formalized CSR policy, forms and tools of CSR practices, key barriers, methods of interaction between companies and their stakeholders, perspectives and priorities for the development of CSR practices in Ukraine.
SUSTAINABILITY AS A CORPORATE VALUE CREATOR
Authors: Vasylchuk Iryna , Slyusarenko Kateryna
Published: April 2018

The article explores current theoretical and practical approaches to expanded implementation of the principles of sustainable development paradigm within corporations. The essence of Sustainable Corporation and Sustainability as a factor of formation of the long-term corporation value is determined; the relationships between corporate social and financial performance are described; the existing methods for developing sustainability key performance indicators are discussed. The authors present a structural-logical scheme and algorithm of assessment of sustainable value added using indirect method. The scheme characterizes the distribution of the value among internal and external, financial and non-financial stakeholders.
COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING WITHIN THE FRAMES OF GLOBAL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Authors: Andronova Elena
Published: April 2018

The article represents the main advantages of communicative approach to foreign language teaching and its influence on development all-round person. Moreover, it reveals the way communicative approach can be implemented in all spheres of language teaching as ESP teaching, four skills teaching, material design, and etcetera.
PROCESS OF STUDENT SELF-EDUCATION AND ITS DESIGN
Authors: Abdullayeva Ozoda , Mallaboyev Nosirjon
Published: April 2018

This article covers the matters related to designing self-education of students in the field of vocational education. Here will be listed variety types of independent work, as well as components of pedagogically designing the process of student self-education. Apparently, the independent work of the student is one of the main components of self-education.
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSIS
Authors: Wanot Bartosz , Stelmach Anna , Biskupek-Wanot Agnieszka
Published: April 2018

The tests used to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be divided into three groups. These a functional examination, imaging examinations and other tests helpful in the assessment of the disease's advancement. The basic test for suspicion of COPD is spirometry. It can be used to assess lung function noninvasively and quickly. Spirometry allows evaluation of volume components and components of air flow velocity in the lungs. Blood gas measurement is also helpful. Imaging examinations used in the diagnosis of COPD include chest radiograph and computed tomography. The results of these studies show above all the advancement of emphysema and the location of airspace. Additional tests to help diagnose COPD include electrocardiography, echocardiography, morphology and sputum culture. Their results, even though they do not give a clear diagnosis of COPD, can facilitate to make a correct diagnosis.
Fluidumok, áramlási rendszerek és ásványtani lenyomataik összefüggései a Budai Termálkarszton
Authors: Mádlné Szőnyi Judit , Erős Anita , Havril Tímea , Poros Zsófia , Győri Orsolya , Tóth Ádám , Csoma Anita , Ronchi Paola , Mindszenty Andrea
Published: April 2018

A Budai Termálkarszt (BTK) fluidum-fejlődéstörténetét az ásványparagenezisek tükrében a késő-miocén fedett karbonátos állapottól vizsgáltuk. Ekkor a termikus felhajtóerő vezérelte a felszínalatti vízáramlást. Később, a Budai-hegység kiemelkedésével és a csapadékvíz beszivárgásával megkezdődött a vízszint különbségek által vezérelt vízáramlási rendszerek kialakulása. További változást okozott a Gödöllői-dombság kiemelkedése, mely a Budai-hegység kiemelt területei mellett a keleti medencerész felől is domborzati hajtóerőt biztosított. A meginduló beszivárgás lehetővé tette a fedő sziliciklasztos képződmények nátrium-kloridos vizeinek karbonátos víztartóba történő lejutását. Jelenleg a Budai-hegység és tágabb környezete a BTK áramlási rendszerének nyugati félig fedett részét, míg a Gödöllői-dombságtól a Dunáig tartó terület a rendszer keleti, fedett részét képezi. A BTK összefüggő áramlási rendszerében hidrosztatikus közeli nyomásviszonyok uralkodnak. A rendszer regionális és köztes megcsapolódási területei a Duna mentén húzódnak. A helyi, köztes és regionális áramlási rendszerek különbségeit a nyugati, félig fedett terület forrásai jelzik. A jelenkori vízáramlás domináns hajtóereje a vízszintkülönbségekből fakad, asszimmetrikus jellege a hidrosztratigráfiai helyzet, valamint a keleti és nyugati medencerészek közötti beszivárgáskülönbség következménye. A Duna alatt Ny­–K irányú regionális átáramlás zajlik. A regionális feláramlás hidrotermális komponense NaCl-os medenceeredetű vízzel egészül ki. A meteorikus eredetű, langyos köztes, ill. a hideg helyi vízáramlásokban Mg2+ és SO42- gazdag vizek jellemzőek, a medenceeredtű fluidomok jelenléte itt nem bizonyított. Az eredmények rámutatnak a rendszer hőmérsékleti eloszlását meghatározó folyamatokra, valamint a fedőüledékek hő felhalmozódásában betöltött szerepére. A rózsadombi és a Gellért-hegy előterében található források fizikai-kémiai tulajdonságok szerinti elkülönülését szerkezeti és a két áramlási rendszer különbségei okozhatják. A Gellért-hegynél csak termálvíz lép felszínre, míg a Rózsadombnál langyos és termálvíz megcsapolódás egyaránt zajlik. A különbség a hidrotermális vizek összetételében, eltérő forrásterületre és vízkémiai folyamatokra utal. A déli rendszer szulfát-többlete az evaporit összletekkel, a központi rendszer szulfátja medenceeredetű kén-hidrogénnel hozható összefüggésbe. A rózsadombi langyos meteorikus vizek szulfát forrása a fedő képződménybek piritje lehet. A fluidum-fejlődéstörténeti tanulmány eredményei hozzájárulnak a barlangképződési folyamatok értelmezéséhez.
A triász és a jura időszak határán lezajlott globális krízis és annak nyomai magyarországi rétegsorokban
Authors: Haas János , Pálfy József , Győri Orsolya , Kocsis Ádám T. , Lantos Zoltán
Published: April 2018

A  triász  időszakot  lezáró  tömeges  kihalás  egyike  a  fanerozoikum  legnagyobb  kihalási  eseményeinek,  amelyet globális környezeti krízis idézhetett elő. Kutatása az elmúlt két évtizedben vált intenzívvé és azóta szerte a világon, számos szelvény részletes vizsgálatával folyik. A szemle jellegű cikk célja a környezeti krízis kőzetekben megőrződött nyomainak felderítését célzó rendkívül kiterjedt és szerteágazó kutatások fontosabb eredményeinek és a folyamatokat kiváltó okok értelmezésének áttekintése, valamint a hazai triász-jura határképződmények jelentőségének és a szelvények vizsgálatával eddig szerzett ismereteknek az összegző bemutatása.
Variant Design and Fabrication of an Earth Tunneling Machine
Authors: Obot Obotowo W. , Ite O. O. , Ben J. M.
Published: April 2018

Earth tunneling machine is an equipment used in drilling tunnels under the road surface for the laying of pipes or cables.  The earth tunneling machine was produced locally using available materials through simple machining and joining processes.  The machine comprised major components like the driving shaft/boring head, the pulling mechanism, the sand extraction system, the control unit, the machine base and housing which were locally produced and assembled.  Using the machine to drill soil samples from Ekpene Ukim- Uruan; Mbiabong – Uyo; Ikot Obiodongo – Ibesikpo; and Anua Obio - Uyo, the strength of soil samples by the California Bearing Ratio (CBT) test at drilling depths was determined to be 0.444 MPa, 0.417 MPa, 0.420 MPa, and 0.458 MPa, respectively.  The test result demonstrates the performance of a functional model earth tunneling machine, thus indicating the realization of the objective of the research work.
Evaluation of Monetary Challenges Affecting Operations of Private Tertiary Colleges in Nakuru Town, Kenya
Authors: Mugo A. N.
Published: April 2018

Tertiary colleges are the institution in between the secondary and the universities. They are set aside for those students who fail to join universities due to failure of meeting entry points or lack of requisite fees. Most of these institutions are run by private sectors while a small percentage is run by public sectors. Due to various challenges here have been instances of monetary constraints in these institutions. This facilitated this study which hunted to evaluate the monetary challenges affecting operations of the private tertiary colleges. The study sought to establish the access of funds and credit facilities on operations of the aforestated private tertiary colleges. The pecking order theory guided the study. The study was conducted amongst private tertiary colleges in Nakuru town, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design with target population of 109 employees of these institutions. A census survey was conducted. The study employed a questionnaire to collect primary data. Data was processed and analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software. Descriptive and inferential analyses were duly conducted. The findings indicated that access of funds and credit facilities affect operations of private tertiary colleges positively and that the relationship between the two constructs is statistically significant (r = 0.665; p < 0.01). The study concluded that the role played by funds and credit facilities in the Operations of private tertiary colleges cannot be understated. It is recommended that the management of private tertiary colleges should devise various sources of funding such as initiating income-generating projects and liaise with corporate entities for sponsorship of needy students.
Influence of Different Rates of Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) Fertilizers on Growth and nutrient use efficiency of Hevea brasiliensis
Authors: Saufe Nur Aqilah , Sulaiman Zulkefly , Adekunle Salisu Monsuru , Samad Mohd Yusoff A. , Yusoff Martini Mohammad
Published: April 2018

The effect of N and P on nutrient concentrations, growth and vegetative traits of rubber (RRIM 2025) clone was evaluated. The treatments consisted 9 combinations of nitrogen (Urea) and phosphorus (Christmas Island Rock Phosphate – CIRP) with fixed rate of potassium (1.5 g per plant). The treatments were applied at different rates T1 (39.49 g), T2 (42.10 g), T3 (38.18 g), T4 (27.28 g) and T5 (26.10 g).  The seedlings were planted in 15 cm x 30 cm filled with an Oxisol soil. Soil containing treatment (T2) significantly increased the seedlings growth like height and girth size than the remaining treatments. The results found that seedlings grown with T2 recorded higher chlorophyll content than the seedlings that were grown with T1, T4 and T5. Noticeably seedlings that was grown with T1 (39.49 g), T2 (42.10 g), and T3 (38.18 g) significantly had a higher shoot dry weight (SDW) than seedlings that were grown with T4 (27.28 g) and T5 (26.10 g). The same scenario was noticed in total dry weight (TDW) of the seedlings where T1 (68.64 g), T2 (73.30 g) and T3 (67.08) significantly recorded higher total dry weight than seedlings that were grown with T4 (50.29 g) and T5 (48.86 g).  The result shows reflected a correlation between the SDW and TDW with respect to similar influence of the treatments on both the vegetative traits. Higher nitrogen content was recorded in seedlings rubber that were grown with T2 (3.57%) and significantly different from the seedlings that were grown with other treatments. The results of this study showed that higher dosage of fertilizer may not be necessary for the rubber seedlings. Application of fertilizers at the rate T2 which contains 2.0 g urea/plant and 7.5 g CIRP/plant could be considered as the optimum amount of fertilizer required for the rubber seedlings.
A Study of Mechanical Properties of Vibration Assisted Arc Welding Joint
Authors: Pavel Mahmudul Hasan , Rakib Nuruzzaman , Habib Mohammad Ahsan , Sanin Ahmed Yousuf , Salman Asif
Published: April 2018

Welding is one of the major aspects of manufacturing as well as mechanical engineering. The strength of the metal joint depends on the type of welding used.  Quality of metal joining strength can be improved with a few changes in the regular welding process. A few factors that improve metal jointing strength during the arc welding process had been studied in this paper. Research in welding process shows that Vibration can improve mechanical properties of the joining section. However, welding joint quality varies with different ranges of parameters in different conditions. To analyze those ranges of parameters in some selected conditions, a study has been performed in this paper. Some input parameters like vibration amplitude, vibration frequency, welding speed and electrode angle are selected to analyze the variation in the welded joint. For analyzing the results, output parameters –bending strength and dilution rate are calculated. It has been found that if all input parameters are kept in a selected range then output parameters –bending strength, the percentage of dilution increases than the regular case. Finally, it can be shown that Bending strength and percentage of dilution of a metal joint assisted with vibration shows the better result than without vibration.
The CodeEazee Tool Support for Computational Thinking in Python
Authors: Oladipo Francisca Onaolapo , Ibrahim Memunat A.
Published: April 2018

This paper describes the development of CodeEazee, a problem solving, self- teaching tool for python programming which deploys templates and games. In this work, the authors conducted a survey to determine the factors responsible for the reduced interests of learners in programming, reviewed the various approaches used in teaching programming, and developed a python-for-python teaching system to teach programming skills, computational thinking, algorithms’ design, programming in general and Python programming specifically. The work would show how the third party environment had enabled users with limited or no programming experiences to design applications through peer supports, templates and gamification, embedded in a programming tool.
Attitude of future healthcare professionals towards food supplements
Authors: Wierzejska Ewelina , Krzysztoszek Jana , Karasiewicz Monika
Published: April 2018

Introduction: The use of dietary supplements has been observed for many years. Unfortunately, the status of food supplements and main differences between these and drugs remain unknown to most consumers.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to analyze the opinions of future healthcare professionals on dietary supplements, their behavior concerning food supplementation, as well as their knowledge on the safety of these products.

Methods: The survey was conducted among 354 future healthcare professionals, using a questionnaire composed of 21 items exploring demographic characteristics, knowledge of supplements, reasons for the use of dietary supplement, and recall of the use.

Results: All respondents knew that the purpose of using these products is supplementation. A vast majority of respondents (83.9%) thought that a diet with no supplementation is possible or probably possible. 49.4% of respondents (n=175) declared taking food supplements. The most commonly used ones (68.6%) were products recommended during illness and used to improve the condition of skin, hair, and nails. Moreover, dietary supplements mentioned by students included those containing herbal ingredients, such as: Equisetum arvense, Allium sativum, Panax ginseng, and Ginkgo biloba. Most of respondents buy dietary supplements at pharmacies (89.14%).

Conclusions: Use of dietary supplements is widespread among students. Future healthcare professionals have a better knowledge on food supplementation than population of Poland in general, however, they still need good education in this matter.