bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PREMIUMS AND CLAIMS PAID IN THE NIGERIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY: A 2000-2017 ANALYSIS
Authors: Sampson Ukpong Mfon
Published: January 2021

This study is an investigation into the relationship between premiums received and claims paid in the Nigerian insurance industry over the period 2000-2017. Data on gross premiums received and gross claims paid over the period were gotten from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) annual reports. Stationarity test carried out on the data reveal that data is stationary at the 1%, 5% and 10% levels of significance. The cointegration test reveals that no cointegration exists among the variables which imply that there is no long run equilibrium relationship between the variables. Using the ordinary least squares regression, the calculated probability value of 0.167 is higher than the 0.05 significant value, hence we accept the null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between claims paid and premiums received in the Nigerian insurance industry. The coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.91157 indicates that gross premiums contribute 91.2 percent to variations in gross claims while the remaining 8.6 percent is owing to factors outside the regression model. We therefore conclude that claims paid by insurers is not a function of premiums received and recommend that insurers should endeavour to settle claims promptly and equitably to increase client satisfaction.
ASSESSING CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR PROJECT ALLIANCE AMONG CONTRACTORS IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Authors: Akinrata Ebunoluwa Bimbola
Published: January 2021

Contracting firms in Nigerian Construction industry require different techniques, knowledge, assets and capabilities with the end goal to rival each other effectively. Vision, resources, assets, abilities should be created inside, or got by means of a progressive association with another contracting firm using project alliance. The utilization of project alliances in construction industry has expanded pointedly throughout the most recent years and they are especially viable in helping contracting firms to keep up an unrivaled aggressive position in unique situations. Be that as it may, many contractors think that it’s hard to alliance with other individual contractors in accomplishing certain objectives. By so doing, this paper has drawn a survey study on the critical success factors for project alliance among contractors in Nigerian Construction industry which will reflect more on how useful project alliance is in the real practices among contractors in the construction industry. It was uncovered in the findings that if mutual-trust can be realized, the project alliance is likely to be successful among construction contractors in Nigeria.  It was additionally uncovered in the findings that best contracting approach for Nigerian contractors in the construction industry is for them to share and transfer much of the risk among themselves in order to achieve successful project alliance. Moreover, Government support and contract binding will enhance the project alliances among contractors. The study recommends that contractors should try to devote considerable time to plan thoroughly to achieve successful project alliance; quality understanding, communication between contractors will help to dissolve mistrust and doubt; federal government should encourage project alliance between contractors with solid contract bindings.
THE CASE STUDY OF AWARD-WINNING MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY IN GREEN MANAGEMENT
Authors: Kwan Ming
Published: January 2021

Using the award-winning management services company, Kai Shing Management Services Limited (KSMS) in Hong Kong as a case study, this research investigates effective green management strategies range from carbon emission reduction, energy-saving, water-saving, waste recycling, indoor air quality management, daily green practices, clubhouse practices and various educative community engagement initiatives that have been adopted in award-winning properties management company in Hong Kong. KSMS is committed to implement environmentally friendly practices to all of sites. So as to encourage customers to participate in green living and bring a positive impact on the environment, people and communities.  Author conducted case study analysis to illustrate the contributing role of properties management company in green management. All those green management strategies have demonstrated the leading and contributing roles of properties management company.  All the management services companies and customers should join hand in hand in daily environmental protection. Originality/Value: This paper urges for the importance of all stakeholders including, government, customers and all management services companies to jointly engage in daily environmental protection for sustainable development. The aim of such an episode is to arouse all stakeholders to take part in environmental protection truly, wholeheartedly and sincerely.
SOCIAL PROTECTION AND CHILDREN VUNERABILITY IN AFRICA: AN EVIDENCE FROM THE WA AND JIRAPA MUNICIPALITIES IN GHANA
Authors: Dalinpuo Eric , Nassè Théophile Bindeouè
Published: January 2021

Though Ghana has made impressive strides in terms of economic growth, poverty reduction and democratic governance, there remains a substantial percentage of the population that still lives in poverty and are vulnerable to a range of economic, social, lifecycle and environmental shocks and risks. Therefore, Ghana rolled out a number of social protection interventions under the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) to mitigate the impact of extreme poor and vulnerabilities in society, especially among vulnerable children.The main objective of the study was to examine social protection and children vulnerability in Ghana by employing both qualitative and quantitative methods in achieving the objectives of the study in the Jirapa and Wa Municipalities of the Upper West Region of Ghana. Secondary literature and primary data were combined.The methods for data collection were questionnaire and interviews to generate information from government departments and institutions providing social protectionist services.Results suggest that there is increasing levels of vulnerability and orphanhood in children in the region. However, SP has some improvement in bene?ciaries household food consumption, income levels, saving levels, access to healthcare, and school attendance. However, there are institutional challenges that affect the implementation of the SP programme.The study concludes that SP programme contributed to poverty reduction as it enhanced bene?ciaries’ living conditions. It is therefore recommended that the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) be strengthened to properly target the real vulnerable children and households in their registration.
SERVICE INNOVATION AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE: MEDIATING ROLE OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Authors: Ibrahim Masud , Yusheng Kong
Published: January 2021

Innovation plays a key role in the success of businesses the world over. The purpose for this study is to explore the mediating role of job customer satisfaction in the relationship between service innovation and organisational performance. Data for the study was obtained from 450 commercial bank customers in Ghana using structured questionnaire. The PLS-SEM was the main analytical tool used to analyse the research findings via AMOS 22. Findings from this study revealed a positive and significant relationship between service innovation and organizational performance. Additionally, the study revealed that customer satisfaction was found to have positive and significant effect on organisational performance. However, there was no significant relationship between service innovation and customer satisfaction in this study. The study contributes to existing literature on service innovation from a developing country context. The implications for the study are also discussed.
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS ON PERFORMANCE OF WORKERS IN GHANA HEALTH SERVICE IN WA MUNICIPAL
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei , Nassè Dr. Théophile Bindeouè , Akouwerabou Dr. Lirasse
Published: January 2021

In today’s competitive global environment, employee performance is an essential element of a company’s success. Employee performance can be significantly hindered by high levels of stress experienced in the work environment. Stress is a universal element and persons from nearly every walk of life have to face it. Employers today are critically analyzing the stress management issues that contribute to lower job performance of employees. The main aim of the study was to evaluate stress and its effect on employees’ performance. The study was conducted at Ghana Health Service, Wa Municipal. Descriptive survey was adopted as the research design. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting a sample size of 50 out of a population of 100. Questionnaires were used as data collection instrument. From the results obtained, it was evident that there were many stress factors that the respondents endured, and the enquiry proved that stress has an effect on performance. Majority of the respondents reported to work under pressure and that they feel uncared for by the organization. The fact that majority of respondents thought of leaving their job, and felt that the organization did not care about them was a reflection of huge dissatisfaction that undoubtedly lowered performance. It was recommended that Management must conduct an analysis of the organizational mood and climate by assessing the reasons why the employees think Ghana Health Service does not care about its employees and what they can do to change it. It was also suggested that an Employee Assistance Programme be introduced for early identification and intervention on problems so that performance levels do not decrease.Keywords: Stress, Performance, Ghana Health Service Workers, Wa Municipal.
RELIGIOSITY AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: A STUDY OF CONSUMPTION PATTERNS FOR ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AMONG ANIMIST, CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM CONSUMERS IN THE CONTEXT OF GHANA
Authors: Nassè Dr. Théophile Bindeouè , Xavier Naab Francis , Boateng Bismark , Carbonell Nicolas , Ampofo Justice Agyei , Sabogu Adams , Dalinpuo Eric
Published: January 2021

Researchers' interest in consumer religiosity and behavior is explained by the fact that religion influences not only the social behavior of individuals, but also their consumption behavior. Most of the studies on the subject come from Western and Asian countries with a few of such studies been conducted in Africa and particularly in Ghana. The aim of this paper is to explore the concepts of religiosity and consumer behavior in Ghana, in order to consider the role of culture in the management and marketing of industrial products. Ghana is a country where religion plays an important role in shaping lives and ensuring community cohesion. However, a determined part of the believers contributes to increasing the consumption of industrial beverages, and the obliviousness in the marketing sector also seems to be a barrier that slows the production and consumption of non-alcoholic industrial beverages. The research approach is exploratory and qualitative. The collection of qualitative data is done with the aid of a SONY voice recorder through some semi-structured interviews. Then, the qualitative data are transcribed manually and verbatim analyzed. The results show that in the context of Ghana, religiosity of believers affects the behavior of the consumer and that consumer behavior towards non-alcoholic industrial beverages affects religiosity.
Keywords: Religiosity, Consumer Behavior, Industrial Beverages, Consumption, Marketing, Ghana.
DOES MARKETING REMAIN AS A DRAWBACK OR RESPONSES TO THE GROWTH OF WOMEN ENTERPRISES OF MANIPUR?
Authors: Yumlembam Linthoi Chanu Linthoi
Published: January 2021

The purpose of the study is to understand the marketing problems and activities of women enterprises of Manipur; and consequently,to examine their impact on the sales growth. Relatively, a null hypothesis on whether marketing can influence thesales growth of women enterprises was developed and tested to draw inferences and conclusions. The study was felt due totheneed forthe hour to introspect into the reasons for slow pace of industrial growth and entrepreneurship development in Manipur out of which an assumption is the marketing reasons. Primary data were collected from 200 women entrepreneurs through theface-to-face structured interview based on questions associated with the identified variables of the study, i.e. dependent variable being sales growth and independent variable being marketing. Statistical methods like percentage, median, and chi square test were employed. The primary data were processed through SPSS. The findings of the study revealthat marketing has been a problem for women entrepreneurs of Manipur. However, the chi square test results show that marketing constraints do not have a significant impact on sales growth. The study also reveals that marketing activities performed by women enterprises are branding, packaging, labelling,providing product related services, standardization of products, promotional pricing, use of middlemen as a channel of distribution, sales at counter, personal selling, advertising both conventional and modern, and trade promotion. And that these functions have a significant and positive relationship with sales growth. Hence, the study concludes that though women enterprises face difficulties in marketing the products,doesnot remain as a drawback and contributes significantly to sales growth.
THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOLISM AMONG THE YOUTH OF ZONGO COMMUNITY OF WA IN THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei , Antwi Abrefi Abigail
Published: January 2021

There are many adverse consequences of drinking alcohol during youth age. However, there seems to be paucity of studies on alcohol usage among the youths in Ghana in general and Zongo Community youths in Wa Municipality in the Upper West Region of Ghana in particular. This research seeks to bridge this knowledge gap by determining the effects of alcoholism on the youth of Zongo Community in Wa of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The youth from Zongo Community were selected from the Wa Municipality. The sample consisted of 100 participants who were randomly sampled. The data gathering tool was a 41 item questionnaire containing both open and close-ended questions. The data was analysis in percentages and findings were presented in the form of tables, pie charts and bar charts. The study revealed a high rate of alcohol consumption among youths of Wa Zongo community. The study also revealed that males consume more alcohol as compared to females. It was also found that peer influence, family history of alcohol use and stress are the major causes of alcohol use among youth of Zongo Community in the Wa Municipality. The study recommends for ‘Alcohol Anonymous’ groups to be formed in Wa Zongo Community as well as policies to control the sale and use of alcohol among youth of Zongo Community in the Wa Municipality of Ghana.
INCORPORATING ICT INTO TEACHING AND LEARNING IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN AJUMAKO: CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS AND THEIR SUPPORTSTRATEGIES
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei , Antwi Abrefi Abigail , Frank Yao Nyatusah
Published: January 2021

The study aimed atexamining the challengesthe basic school teachers in Ajumako Township face in incorporating ICT into teaching and learning as well as the support systems available to them. The descriptive survey design was employed for this study. The researcher used questionnaire as the main instruments for data collection. The target population for the study was all the basic school teachers in Ajumako of theCentral Region of Ghana. In all, 40 teacherswere used for the study. Simplerandom sampling strategy under the probability sampling technique was employed to select respondents for the study. Percentages were used for the analysis of the response. It emerged from the study that availability of ICT resources, students’ readiness to embrace technology, teachers’ readiness to embrace technology, availability of technical support, stable power supply and intention to facilitate teaching and learning are the factors that influence the teachers’ usage of ICT resources in teaching and learning in basic schools in Ajumako. The study also found outthat providing effective pedagogical strategies for effective ICT introduction, offering opportunity to observe teachers who use technology virtually or in real practice, augmenting curriculum with technology-enhance instructions, providing freedom for teachers in selecting and using curriculum and provision of effective, timely and continuous training to improve ICT skills and manage a technology-rich classroom are the support systems available forthe teachers to incorporate ICT into teaching and learning. Based on the findings, it was recommended that ICT basic resources like computers, laptops and infrastructures should be provided to basic schools in Ajumako of the Central Region of Ghana for effective use of ICT in teaching and learning since it is the basic stage of equipping the youth with the necessary skills and knowledge for national development. Teachers should also be given the necessary training in ICT usage so that they become familiar with modern pedagogy of imparting knowledge and skills, and possiblybecome part of curriculum structure for their professional training.
EMERGENCE OF ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE APPROACH IN WEST AFRICA: CASE OF A TELCO IN BURKINA FASO
Authors: Ouédraogo Dr. Honoré , Nassè Dr. Théophile Bindeouè
Published: January 2021

This paper focuses on the relationship between economic intelligence (EI, understood in the informational sense of the term, Martre (1994) and performance. It raises the question of the impact of the deployment of EI on improving the company’s results. Our theoretical approach is based on the corpus of management of the EI system, which is a dedicated IS. The epistemological positioning is of the constructivist type and the methodological approach, of the qualitative type. As for our approach, it is based on an exploration based on a case study in the mobile phone sector investigated in 2018 in BurkinaFaso, especially in the city of Ouagadougou. Our results showthat steering the dynamics of EI improves the performance of the organization in the terms of achieving pre-established objectives. This case study addresses its own limits and it may be subject to some extensions in the future.
EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE, EVIDENCE FROM LITRATURE REVIEW
Authors: Jemal Sultan
Published: January 2021

This study was undertaken to review the literature of the impact of entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial competence on performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The review employed systematic review and was able to identify several components that contribute for enhancing the firms’ performance. Most significant entrepreneurial competence components positively and significantly affecting the performance include: opportunity and innovation competence, relational, conceptual, commitment, strategic, organizing, capability of managing resources. Entrepreneurial mindset affects positively and significantly the performance of SMEs and parameters includes: seeking opportunity, creativity, innovation, risk taking, pro-activeness, and alertness to take action. The new development is the established relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial competence that contribute to business success based on this the review developed conceptual modelThe implication includes in order enhancing the performance, entrepreneurs’ in SMEs with entrepreneurial mindset, they should acquire knowledge and skill through education and participating in entrepreneurship program offered by government and non-government organization. The government should give priority for people engaged in running the entrepreneurial venture and should strive to offer the entrepreneurial essential skills that enable the individual/people to become an entrepreneur/s as a result helps to enhance their performance of firms.Keywords: Small and Medium Enterprises; Entrepreneurial Competence; Entrepreneurial Mindset, SMEs Performance, Impact
A STUDY OF SUCCESS RATE OF BUTTERFLY TECHNIQUE
Authors: Rahmawati Yennie , Tamah Siti Mina
Published: January 2021

The use of Tympanoplasty as a remedy for minor perforations is a common trend these days. The technique is in use even from ancient time utilizing those day tools. Common criticism on this technique is that it bring disadvantages such as hospital stay, increased morbidity, and post-operative scar. Therefore, there was requirement to bring a more comprehensive technique. In this study, our objective is to assess the clinical and audiometric success rate of new tragal cartilage plug or butterfly technique tympanoplasty. The study is based on 30 patients who were in age category of 16 to 55 years of age. The results shows that out of 30 patients, 27 patients were based on graft taken up; while, the rest of the 3 patients showed residual perforation with an overall success rate of 90%. The anatomical success was assessed by otoscopy with graft well set in place. The functional success was analyzed by audiogram, which showed decrease in Air-Bone (A-B) gap in 25 patients (83.3%). Our conclusion is that the tympanoplasty method may be considered as an alternative treatment option for repair of tympanic membrane perforations.
Síndrome de burnout en enfermeros de hospitales públicos y privados en Guayaquil, Ecuador
Authors: Cerón López Eliana Marilin
Published: January 2021

Introducción: El síndrome de burnout, también llamado síndrome del trabajador quemado, constituye una respuesta al estrés laboral crónico. Los profesionales que tienen interacción directa y constante con otras personas, constituyen el grupo de mayor riesgo. Es así que los profesionales de enfermería, se consideran uno de los grupos más vulnerables para desarrollarlo.
Materiales y Métodos: Se diagnosticó e identificó la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout y las variables asociadas al mismo, también se analizaron sus tres dimensiones: agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y realización personal en enfermeros de hospitales y clínicas privadas y públicas de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Este es un estudio de tipo descriptivo de corte trasversal cuantitativo y correlacional. Se aplicó la escala de Maslach Burnout Inventory validada al español y se correlacionó con datos sociodemográficos y laborales reportados por los enfermeros participantes del estudio.
Resultados: La prevalencia del síndrome de Burnout fue del 1,7%. El 6,6% y el 5,2% presentaron nivel alto de agotamiento emocional y despersonalización, respectivamente; el 14,6% presentó un nivel bajo en realización personal. Se encontró asociación significativa entre la variable sector laboral (público, privado o mixto) y el síndrome de Burnout en sus tres dimensiones (p 0,01).
Conclusiones: Si bien no se evidenciaron niveles críticos del síndrome de Burnout, se observó niveles altos de desgaste emocional en profesionales que trabajan en el sector público, siendo más frecuente en el sexo masculino.
Характерні ознаки, фактори і форми реалізації економічних інтересів учасників ринку продукції тваринництва
Authors: Kravchenko Olha
Published: January 2021

Мета. Мета статті полягає у висвітленні результатів дослідження з визначення характеристик, факторів і форм реалізації економічних інтересів суб’єктів (учасників) ринку продукції тваринництва з одночасним розширенням інструментарію вимірювання рівня узгодженості цих інтересів. Методологія / методика / підхід. Теоретико-методичною основою дослідження стали діалектичний метод пізнання економічних процесів, фундаментальні положення сучасної економічної теорії, наукові праці вітчизняних і зарубіжних учених щодо дослідження сутності й змісту економічних інтересів учасників агропродовольчого ринку. Для досягнення поставленої мети використано системний підхід, методи інституціональної політичної економії, узагальнення, індукції, дедукції, аналізу, синтезу та порівняння. Результати. Досліджено характерні ознаки сучасних економічних інтересів; визначено основні фактори, які призводять до розбалансованості інтересів учасників агропродовольчого ринку; з’ясовано оптимальні форми реалізації суперечливих інтересів представників ринку продукції тваринництва; доведено доцільність розширення інструментів вимірювання рівня задоволеності (узгодженості) економічних інтересів; обґрунтовано важливість формування механізмів взаємодії (співіснування) інтересів і способів оптимального (злагодженого, гармонійного) їх поєднання; запропоновано блок-схему агропродовольчого ланцюга поставок тваринницької продукції; розраховано розмір отриманої доданої вартості, понесених витрат на персонал та отриманого прибутку (збитку) з розрахунку на одного зайнятого в розрізі видів економічної діяльності таких суб’єктів ринку продукції тваринництва в Україні: виробники сільськогосподарської продукції тваринництва, представники оптової торгівлі сільськогосподарською сировиною та живими тваринами, підприємства переробної харчової промисловості (м’ясного та молочного напрямів), учасники оптової та роздрібної торгівлі продуктами харчування. Оригінальність / наукова новизна. Уперше запропоновано як інструмент кількісного визначення рівня узгодженості економічних інтересів між учасниками ринку продукції тваринництва розраховувати розміри отриманої доданої вартості, понесених витрат на персонал та отриманого прибутку (збитку) на одного зайнятого в розрізі видів економічної діяльності. Практична цінність / значущість. Розширення інструментарію визначення рівня узгодженості (задоволеності) економічних інтересів учасників ринку продукції тваринництва може слугувати прийомом кількісного вираження рівня узгодженості економічних інтересів пов’язаних організаційно-технологічним процесом суб’єктів будь-якого ринку.
Роль державної інвестиційної політики та відповідального інвестування у фінансуванні сталого розвитку
Authors: Plastun Alex , Yelnikova Yulia , Shelyuk Asiyat , Vorontsova Anna , Artemenko Alina
Published: January 2021

Мета. Метою статті є дослідження ролі державної інвестиційної політики у фінансуванні сталого розвитку та концепцій відповідального інвестування як прикладного інструментарію та механізму її реалізації.
Методологія / методика / підхід. Роль державної інвестиційної політики у фінансуванні сталого розвитку досліджено за допомогою структурно-функціонального аналізу, який дозволив провести її деталізацію за секторами та напрямами фінансових потоків і стадіями інвестиційного ланцюга, напрямами інтервенцій державної інвестиційної політики, а також органами, що її реалізують.
Результати. У статті досліджені концепції відповідального інвестування як прикладного інструментарію та механізму реалізації державної інвестиційної політики. Визначений зв’язок між: ESG – критерії оцінки (скринінгу) інвестиційних рішень та категоріями фінансів сталого розвитку. Визначено співвідношення інвестиційних ресурсів, напряму фінансових потоків і стадій інвестиційного ланцюга, та роль державної інвестиційної політики в межах фінансової системи сталого розвитку за секторами економіки та її ключовими напрямами.
Оригінальність / наукова новизна. Проаналізовані аспекти й заходи державної інвестиційної політики за Цілями сталого розвитку. На основі цього розроблено дворівневий теоретико-методичний підхід до визначення ролі державної інвестиційної політики та місця механізму відповідального інвестування у формуванні фінансової системи, зорієнтованої на досягнення цих Цілей. Визначені напрями державної інвестиційної політики передусім узгоджуються з пріоритетними напрямами реформування фінансових систем країн світу на засадах сталого розвитку та асоційовані з певними суб’єктами інвестиційного ланцюга з огляду на їх релевантність і пріоритетність, а також відсутність у межах національної фінансової інфраструктури та регуляторних норм у сфері інвестування.
Практична цінність / значущість. Запропоновано найбільш пріоритетні напрями державної інвестиційної політики в контексті відповідального механізму її реалізації з урахуванням найбільш релевантних для відповідальних інвесторів Цілей сталого розвитку та ESG – критеріїв. Ці заходи можуть бути використані для вдосконалення політики державних інвестицій її регуляторами.
Формування ціни на молоко в Україні в контексті світових тенденцій
Authors: Shyian Natalia , Kolosha Valerii
Published: January 2021

Мета. Метою цієї статті є оцінка тенденцій у зміні цін на молоко в Україні порівняно з іншими країнами світу та виявлення закономірностей у їх зміні, а також апробація власного методичного підходу до оцінки рівня варіації в динамічних рядах.

Методологія / методика / підхід. У процесі дослідження використано діалектичний метод пізнання, системний підхід до вивчення економічних явищ і процесів, монографічний метод (аналіз наукових здобутків вітчизняних і зарубіжних учених із проблем ціноутворення, функціонування ринку молока, впливу рівня цін на ефективність виробництва в молочному скотарстві). Зі спеціальних методів дослідження використано абстрактно-логічний (для теоретичних узагальнень і формулювання висновків), економіко-статистичні (при оцінці найбільш виражених циклів у динамічних рядах, рівня їх взаємозв’язку, варіації), графічний (при побудові графічних зображень динамічних процесів). Також запропоновано та здійснено апробацію коефіцієнта варіації прогнозних значень.

Результати. У результаті проведеного дослідження встановлено, що в Україні на ринку молока найбільш чітко вираженим є цикл тривалістю 12 місяців, що є свідченням сезонного характеру зміни цін. Подібних закономірностей не було виявлено в інших країнах, які ми досліджували. Переважаючою тенденцією там були кон’юнктурні зміни цін під впливом попиту та пропозиції на молочну продукцію. Також визначено характер і рівень взаємозв’язку між різними ринками молока з допомогою регресійного аналізу. Установлено, що в Україні ціни на молоко, виражені в доларах США, мали тісну залежність із їх величиною в Новій Зеландії, країнах Європейського союзу. Отримані результати дають можливість для прогнозування зміни цін на молоко в Україні.

Оригінальність / наукова новизна. Дістала подальшого розвитку оцінка рівня варіації в динамічних рядах через апробацію запропонованого коефіцієнта варіації прогнозних значень, що дозволило об’єктивно оцінити ситуацію в різних країнах.

Практична цінність / значущість. Практичне значення одержаних результатів полягає в тому, що виявлення закономірностей у динаміці зміни цін на молоко в Україні ставить перед державними органами питання розробки відповідної політики, спрямованої на мінімізацію рівня варіації цін на молоко, з метою підвищення їх прогнозованості.
Perceived Complex Image and Induced Image: Concordance or Discordance in the Case of the City of Tyre
Authors: TAMIM Batoul , ABOU-KHALIL Walid , KHALIFE Eliane
Published: January 2021

This research examines the image of a Lebanese tourist destination, the city of Tyre. In order to detect and analyze the existing differences between the complex image as perceived by the destination’s visitors and the desired image by the city municipality, two complementary studies were carried out.
Characterizing the performance of a POPS miniaturized optical particle counter when operated on a quadcopter drone
Authors: Liu Zixia , Osborne Martin , Haywood Jim , Anderson Karen , Shulter Jamie D. , Wilson Andy , Langridge Justin , Yim Steve H. L. , Coe Hugh , Babu Suresh , Satheesh Sreedharan K. , Zuidema Paquita , Huang Tao , Cheng Jack C. H.
Published: January 2021

Abstract. The Printed Optical Particle Spectrometer (POPS) is an advanced and small low-cost, light-weight, and high-sensitivity optical particle counter (OPC), particularly designed for deployed on unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) and balloon sondes. We report the performance of the POPS against a reference scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS) and an airborne passive cavity aerosol spectrometer probe (PCASP) while the POPS is operated on the ground and also while operated on a quadcopter drone, a DJI Matrice 200 V2. This is the first such documented test of the performance of a POPS instrument on a UAV. We investigate the root mean square difference (RMSD) and mean absolute difference (MAD) in particle number concentrations (PNCs) when operating on the ground and on the Matrice 200. When windspeeds are less than 2.6 m/s, we find only modest differences in the RMSDs and MADs of 2.4 % and 2.3 % respectively when operating on the ground, and to 5 % and 3 % when operating at 10m altitude. When windspeeds are greater than 2.6 m/s but less than 7.7 m/s the RMSDs and MADs increase to 10.2 % and 7.8 % respectively when operating on the ground, and 26.2 % and 19.1 %, respectively when operating at 10m altitude. No statistical difference in PNCs was detected when operating on the UAV in either ascent or descent. We also find size distributions of aerosols in the accumulation mode (here defined by diameter, d, where 0.1 ≤ d ≤ 1 µm) are relatively consistent between measurements at the surface and measurements at 10m altitude with RMSD and MAD of less than 21.6 % and 15.7 %, respectively. However, the differences between coarse mode (here defined by d > 1 µm) are universally larger than those measured at the surface with a RMSD and MAD approaching 49.5 % and 40.4 %. Our results suggest that the impact of the UAV rotors on the POPS does not unduly affect the performance of the POPS for wind speed less than 2.6 m/s, but when operating under higher wind speed of up to 7.6 m/s, larger discrepancies are noted. In addition to this, it appears that the POPS measures sub-micron aerosol particles more accurately than super-micron aerosol particles when airborne on the UAV. These measurements lay the foundations for determining the magnitude of potential errors that might be introduced into measured aerosol particle size distributions and concentrations owing to the turbulence created by the rotors on the UAV.
Thermal dissociation cavity enhanced absorption spectrometer for detecting NO2, RO2NO2 and RONO2 in the atmosphere
Authors: Li Chunmeng , Wang Haichao , Chen Xiaorui , Zhai Tianyu , Chen Shiyi , Li Xin , Zeng Limin , Lu Keding
Published: January 2021

Abstract. We developed a thermal dissociation cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy (TD-CEAS) for the in-situ measurement of NO2, total peroxy nitrates (PNs, RO2NO2), and total alkyl nitrates (ANs, RONO2) in the atmosphere. PNs and ANs are thermally converted to NO2 at the corresponding pyrolysis temperatures and detected by CEAS at 435–455 nm. The instrument samples sequentially from three channels at ambient temperature, 453 K and 653 K, with a cycle of 3 minutes, for measuring NO2, NO2+PNs, and NO2+PNs+ANs, respectively. The absorptions between the three channels are used to derive the mixing ratios of PNs and ANs by the spectral fitting. The limit of detection (LOD) is estimated to be 97 pptv (1σ) at 6 s intervals for NO2. The measurement uncertainty of NO2 is estimated to be 8 %, while the uncertainties of PNs and ANs detection is larger than NO2 due to some chemical interferences in the heating channels, such as the reaction of NO (or NO2) with the peroxy radicals produced by the thermal dissociation of organic nitrates. Based on the laboratory experiments and numerical simulations, we set up a lookup table method to correct these interferences in PNs and ANs channel under various concentrations of ambient organic nitrates, NO, and NO2. Finally, we present the first field deployment and compared it with other instruments during a field campaign in China, the advantage and limitations of this instrument are outlined.
PRODUÇÃO DE ARGUMENTOS PARA ALGUNS “POR QUÊS” DE LICENCIANDOS EM MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Souza Juliana Alves de , Pupim Claudio Eduardo
Published: January 2021

A curiosidade manifestada sob forma de questionamentos é um fator rico e importante para a aprendizagem. Procedimentos, resultados e fórmulas matemáticas aceitas e reproduzidas de maneira automatizada por professores, muitas vezes são recebidas com estranhamento por estudantes, momento em que são lançados os “por quês”. Porém, nem sempre os professores estão preparados para respondê-los. Este artigo é proveniente de algumas inquietações e questionamentos que surgem no dia a dia da sala de aula e tem por objetivo servir de apoio ao trabalho docente.
O DESCONHECIMENTO DA HEMOFILIA POR MÉDICOS E PROFESSORES: NECESSIDADE DE FORMAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL QUALIFICADA
Authors: Dos Santos Marcos Antonio , Maria Angeli Teixeira de Paula Ercília
Published: January 2021

O presente estudo teve como objetivo geral analisar a maneira como os familiares de hemofílicos são informados sobre o diagnóstico de hemofilia. Os objetivos específicos apresentaram as estratégias elaboradas pelos pais para superar as dificuldades e discutir a necessidade de campanhas educacionais para informar sobre a hemofilia. A pesquisa foi de natureza qualitativa e a metodologia de pesquisa utilizada foram estudos de casos. Os dados coletados foram tratados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin (1994). Foi evidenciado que os pais passaram por diversos processos quando souberam do diagnóstico de hemofilia de seus filhos como: aprendizagens sobre a patologia, medos, incertezas, dúvidas, culpa, aceitação, adaptação, a superproteção e superação.
LETRAS EM NÚMEROS: O QUE NOS AGUARDA NA TERCEIRA DÉCADA DO SÉCULO XXI?
Authors: Silva David José de Andrade
Published: January 2021

As discussões sobre formação de professores ganharam nos últimos tempos grande destaque na pesquisa de profissionais da Pedagogia e, mais especificamente, na Linguística Aplicada (LA). No entanto, ainda é incipiente o interesse de linguistas aplicados no que se refere à gestão dos cursos de Letras também como uma pauta relevante. O objetivo do presente texto é de analisar dados dos anos de 2001 e 2018 sobre a concorrência, o ingresso, a quantidade de matriculados e concluintes de licenciaturas em Letras, com ênfase nas habilitações de Língua Inglesa, para traçar possíveis cenários para a década de 2020. O referencial teórico baseia-se nos trabalhos de Calvo (2011), Louzano (2012), Aranha e Souza (2012), Gatti (2014) e Silva (2015). A metodologia adotada baseia-se na pesquisa bibliográfica e na análise estatística. Os resultados apontam para uma possível mudança radical nos cursos de Letras, os quais tendem as ser ofertados majoritariamente por Educação a Distância (EaD).
ESCOLA DA PEQUENA INFÂNCIA E ALGUNS PARADOXOS NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Alves Macedo Nayara , Nery de Lima Pessanha Fabiana , Silva de Alencar Carolina
Published: January 2021

O presente texto apresenta um diálogo sobre desafios encontrados pela escola da pequena infância no contexto da pandemia da covid-19. Nosso objetivo é discutir sobre alguns paradoxos que emergiram na atual condição de vida de crianças e suas famílias, buscando apresentar algumas reflexões sobre os novos desafios para a Educação Infantil. Reflexões estas, trazidas pelo olhar de três professoras-pesquisadoras (GARCIA, 2008) das infâncias que atuam em equipamentos públicos de educação infantil na região do leste fluminense/RJ e que têm a etnografia uma das suas principais ferramentas metodológicas em suas pesquisas. Em diálogo com alguns autores como López (2018), Kohan (2018), Zago (2000), Harvey (2020), nossos caminho foram sendo (re)construídos face um tempo de tantas incertezas.

Palavras-chave: Escola da pequena infância. Relação família-escola. Covid-19.
ENTREVISTA COM SANDRA ZÁKIA: REFLEXÕES SOBRE AS AVALIAÇÕES EM LARGA ESCALA E SEUS EFEITOS NO CONTEXTO EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Zaias Kailer Elismara , Buhrer Martins Clicia
Published: January 2021

Não há resumo por se tratar de entrevista
TRANSDISCIPLINARIDADE:
Authors: Anaoterodeoliveramendonca  , TIETSCHE CLAUDIA
Published: January 2021

O presente estudo se iniciou a partir de uma reflexão sobre o fazer científico dentro do curso de Naturologia da Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL). Como recorte perspectivo, buscou-se compreender a Transdisciplinaridade, conceito fundamental tanto para a pós-modernidade quanto na construção curricular da graduação em Naturologia da UNISUL. Como metodologia, observou-se de modo hermenêutico-fenomenológico a oralidade docente, levantada por meio de um encontro-pesquisa, em que foram averiguados a formação e o entendimento transdisciplinar dos docentes. A partir das entrevistas, foram construídas as Interpretações Essenciais Sintéticas (IES), que significaram a compreensão dos temas. Dessa maneira, os resultados foram organizados em: Educação, Naturologia e Transdisciplinaridade e suas subcategorias adjacentes. Sucessivamente, essas categorias seguiram uma dialética hermenêutica em espiral. Trazer à luz o entendimento da Transdisciplinaridade, implica no pensar sobre a não-hierarquização dos saberes, possibilitando um valor ético, humano e ecossistêmico, que garante a vida em sua diversidade essencial.
GEOGRAFIA DA SAÚDE E SANEAMENTO BÁSICO NA BAIXADA FLUMINENSE:
Authors: Barros Junior  Odilon Cavalcante de
Published: January 2021

O presente texto se apoia, com alterações, na monografia intitulada "Geografia da Saúde e Saneamento Básico na Baixada Fluminense: análise em São João de Meriti" (2019). Através da Geografia da Saúde, área voltada para a compreensão acerca dos problemas de saúde da população, entendendo que as doenças se proliferam de formas diferentes em diversos contextos e que todo espaço geográfico tem uma história de ocupação ecológica, biológica e, de forma sintetizada, social, busca-se um contexto de alguns problemas de saúde em São João de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, que envolvem doenças de veiculação hídrica. A cidade, conhecida como o "Formigueiro das Américas" por sua densidade demográfica de 13.000 habitantes por Km², não possui saneamento básico universal e sua rede de esgoto não atende 50% de sua área. Assim, surge a necessidade de estudos sobre o saneamento na cidade e no território em que ela está inserida, a Baixada Fluminense. O levantamento bibliográfico se torna importante tanto para o desenvolvimento de um histórico das obras de saneamento da Baixada Fluminense quanto para a conceituação de seu próprio sentido, uma vez que esse território possui várias definições dependendo do objeto e escala de tempo em que está sendo retratado. Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal correlacionar o saneamento básico com o histórico de ocupação do município, investigando obras de saneamento que já aconteceram, buscando dados sobre doenças relacionadas a falta de saneamento e correlacionando-os a fim de se criar um panorama para futuros leitores interessados na promoção da saúde neste município e  no território em que está inserido. Partindo dessas pesquisas, o trabalho restringiu-se a dados relacionados ao município de São João de Meriti - RJ, dentre eles a rede de esgoto atual do município, população, taxa de crescimento, densidade demográfica como também indicadores de saúde relacionados à falta de saneamento e áreas na cidade sujeitas à inundações.
Imaginários da cibercultura a partir do pensamento complexo
Authors: Da Silva Oliveira Juliana Michelli , Almeida Rogério de
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo tem por objetivo discutir conceitos, imagens e narrativas que constituem os imaginários da cibercultura. Partindo da importância da cibernética na constituição de um ciberimaginário, localizam-se as ideias-chave (comando, correspondência entre sistemas, transmissão de informações e retroação) e as vertentes de imagens que lhe são subjacentes, seguindo a perspectiva da escola francesa de antropologia do imaginário. Depois, este trabalho expõe discussões de Edgar Morin sobre a cibernética e as reabilitações que ele opera em seus conceitos e imagens a partir do pensamento complexo. Por fim, discute as limitações e potencialidades associadas à ciência do comando.
¿Cómo construir una práctica simulada en fisioterapia?
Authors: Acosta Otálora Martha Lucía , Alfonso Mora Margareth Lorena , Castellanos Garrido Adriana Lucía , Castellanos Vega Rocío del Pilar , Cobo Mejía Elisa Andrea , Goyeneche Ortegón Ruth Liliana , Sandoval Cuellar Carolina , Villarraga Nieto Angélica del Pilar
Published: January 2021

El diseño de una práctica simulada en fisioterapia cuenta con dos momentos: un primer momento de planeación, y otro segundo momento de ejecución. En la planeación de la práctica simulada, se contemplan los objetivos de aprendizaje alcanzables, la elaboración de un caso clínico para recrear la situación problema, los recursos necesarios para el desarrollo de la simulación y el diseño de un guion representado por parte de un paciente simulado. En el momento de la ejecución de la práctica simulada, hay 3 fases: fase de prebriefing, en la que se brinda información general sobre el escenario simulado; fase de desarrollo o intervención, y fase de debriefing, que corresponde a la reflexión de los estudiantes posterior a la experiencia de simulación.
Guía de estudio en la simulación en fisioterapia
Authors: Acosta Otálora Martha Lucía , Alfonso Mora Margareth Lorena , Castellanos Garrido Adriana Lucía , Castellanos Vega Rocío del Pilar , Cobo Mejía Elisa Andrea , Goyeneche Ortegón Ruth Liliana , Sandoval Cuellar Carolina , Villarraga Nieto Angélica del Pilar
Published: January 2021

Las guías de aprendizaje constituyen una herramienta pedagógica que se articula con la simulación clínica en fisioterapia, pues son usadas para la exploración retrospectiva sobre preconceptos que son necesarios para desarrollar la simulación; además, permiten la apertura a los nuevos temas que se articulan con las habilidades que se van a entrenar durante la simulación. Este capítulo muestra una conceptualización general sobre las guías de aprendizaje, además expone los aspectos tenidos en cuenta para crear la guía que se utilizó en este estudio; se describe paso a paso cómo la guía utilizada sirvió de puente entre los contenidos teóricos y la puesta en marcha de la simulación clínica en fisioterapia con una persona con dolor lumbar.
Examen clínico objetivo estructurado (ECOE) aplicado en fisioterapia
Authors: Acosta Otálora Martha Lucía , Alfonso Mora Margareth Lorena , Castellanos Garrido Adriana Lucía , Castellanos Vega Rocío del Pilar , Cobo Mejía Elisa Andrea , Goyeneche Ortegón Ruth Liliana , Sandoval Cuellar Carolina , Villarraga Nieto Angélica del Pilar
Published: January 2021

El examen clínico objetivo estructurado (ECOE) es una estrategia validada, empleada para realizar la evaluación del desempeño clínico de profesionales de ciencias de la salud; permite la evaluación de conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas por medio de una aproximación del estudiante a un escenario simulado. Su construcción requiere de una adecuada planeación y estructuración a cargo de un grupo o comité evaluador que inicia por establecer las competencias a evaluar de acuerdo con los objetivos de aprendizaje propuestos. En este capítulo, se presentan los pasos que se deben seguir para la estructuración del ECOE, al contemplar: la estructuración de objetivos de aprendizaje, el diseño de caso clínico, la elaboración de las estaciones del ECOE, la elaboración de los baremos e ítems y su organización y logística.
Conquering the Barriers Between Nature and Man
Authors: Richardson Shaughnessea
Published: January 2021

This 2020 History Day paper describes how Rachel Carson conquered the barrier between chemical companies and Americans and started the modern environmental movement with the publication of Silent Spring.