bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Micro-Grid Simulation and Integration with GRID using 13 Level Inverter
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, MRIIRS, Faridabad, Haryana, India., Meena* Hardev , G Leena ,   Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, MRIIRS, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
Published: March 2022

The need for renewable energy systems (RES) continues to grow, and research into wind and solar systems has accelerated in recent years. At the moment, the world's energy requirements are heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which are on the verge of extinction. Renewable energy demand will skyrocket in the next years. Our study demonstrates a robust energy generating system that utilises photovoltaic MPPT and a 13-level inverter system in MATLAB simulink to maximise the output of the solar panel. To optimise the advantages of such network interface distribution systems, a control approach is developed. The inverter is programmed to perform several purposes, including active power filtering. Thus, the inverter may be employed as a power converter to power the network's renewable energy sources. The MATLAB / Simulink simulation is used to execute and verify all of the analyses by subjecting the system to dynamic load conditions.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA.
Authors: V Ramachandra , Gangopadhyay Anindita , Tejaswini S. Miskin
Published: March 2022

Background: Few studies have examined the quality of life (QoL) for people with. It examined the level of
satisfaction with their QoL in people with schizophrenia had as well as the relationships between sociodemographic characteristics and QoL.
Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate the QOL in outpatients with schizophrenia.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Methodology:A cross-sectional study, in the form of an inquiry, was conducted in 400 outpatients, in the psychiatric department
after obtaining detailed written consent from the participants and permission from the ethics committee. We used the WHOQOL BREF.
Statistics: Categorical variables were analysed with the Chi-squared tests. Signicance levels for all analyses were set at P =
0.05.
Results: In this study, the data showed that among the 400 participants 84% were having a fair level of quality of life, 12% have a
satisfactory level of quality of life, and 4% of them were having a good quality of life.
Conclusions: The study revealed that the good and satisfactory quality of life of schizophrenic patients is associated with the
marital status, education status, occupation, joint family type, rural place of residence and correct follow-up and continuation
of the prescribed medicine and regular follow-ups is also important to improve the quality of life.
AWARENESS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Authors: Sravanthi C. , H.R Shilpa , B.R Priya , Manoj Sattigeri Bhagya , H.B Swetha , Kishore Nanda , I B Geetha
Published: March 2022

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry.Although
they are considered effective and safe in controlling pain during dental procedures, complications and
contraindications related to their use appear inevitable. Many people are unaware of contraindications, complications, medical
emergencies and recent advancements of the local anesthesia. This survey made us to work on creating awareness among the
general dental practitioners and public about the impact of local anesthesia on pain control. We also tried to assess the
knowledge about complications, contraindications medical emergencies related to local anesthesia and it's role in pain control.
Also to make them aware about recent advancements of local anesthesia.
NEED OF STUDY: The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and create awareness of local anesthesia among
general dental practitioners and people who were afraid of dental treatments involving local anesthesia.
THE EFFECT OF SMOKING STATUS ON DISEASE SEVERITY IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS FOLLOWED-UP FOR COVID-19 PNEUMONIA
Authors: Çlingir Buket Mermit , Asker Selvi
Published: March 2022

Introduction:Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) virus, which has emerged since
December 2019, still affects the world with all its violence. The disease presents with different clinical
pictures ranging from an asymptomatic case to severe respiratory failure resulting in death. Our aim in this study, is to
investigate the relation of smoking with symptoms, clinical course and disease severity in patients hospitalized for COVID-19
pneumonia.
Method: 107 patients who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia and received treatment, between
st th February 1 , 2021 and March 15 , 2021, were analyzed retrospectively. In particular, their smoking history, symptoms at hospital
admission, comorbidities, non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) and intensive care unit (ICU) requirements needed
during hospitalization, mortality and the relationship between smoking status and disease severity were examined.
Results: 107 patients (68 males and 39 females) with a mean age of 49 years, were included in the study. 42% of the patients
were smokers, 22.4% quitters, and 35.5% of them had never smoked. Cough, sputum, and shortness of breath were found to be
higher in smokers. Muscle and joint pain was statistically signicantly higher in the smoking group. The symptoms and length
of hospital stay were not related with smoking status. Conclusion: As a result of our study; we found that symptoms,
comorbidities, need for NIMV and mortality were higher in the smoking group and smoking was higher in the severe disease
group. Although these differences were not statistically signicant, they were determined as numerical deections.
A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING ABOUT KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING OBESITY RELATED PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SELECTED SCHOOL
Authors: S. Warghane Shivani , Subramaniyam Muniyandi , Mene Sonali
Published: March 2022

Aims: - To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching about knowledge and attitude regarding
obesity related psychosocial problems among school children in selected school. Material and
Methods: Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Quantitative research approach with
pre- experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was used. The data collected during the month of December
2019 among school children. Total 100 samples were selected by using sample calculation formula. After obtaining consent
from the subject demographic data, structured questionnaire for knowledge and modied likert scale for attitude were
administered and data were collected. Result:- The comparison between the mean of pretest and post test for knowledge
showed that the mean of differences was 15.06, the calculated 't' value was 40.48. The comparison between the mean of pre-test
and post test for attitude showed that the mean of differences was 32.68, the calculated 't' value was 10.33. The correlation index
between knowledge and attitude regarding the obesity related psychosocial problems among school children in selected
school was not signicantly correlated with each other. Conclusion:- The analysis of the study revealed that there was a
signicant improvement in the level of knowledge and attitude of the school children. The planned teaching proved to be
effective in improving the knowledge and attitude of the school children in selected school.
A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ABOUT PERSISTENT PROTEINURIA IN CHILDREN.
Authors: Gupta Nitin , Sharma Megha , Bhardwaj Subash
Published: March 2022

INTRODUCTION Proteinuria inuences the rate of progression of CKD. Persistent proteinuria is a the signal indication of glomerular lesion.It also may play a central role in the progression of glomerular lesions to later stages of CKD.The prevalence of proteinuria on a single test of urine is estimated to be 5-15%. MATERIAL AND METHOD Data was collected on urine protein examination fromMay 2018 to June 2021 of all the patients less then 16 years in a tertiary medical centre. During this 3 year period , 15320 children received urinalysis and their medical records for age of presentation, clinical diagnosis,duration of symptoms and renal function were noted. RESULTS During this 3 year period , 15320 children received urinalysis,which included 8618 boys (43.4%) and 11202 girls (56.6%), all aged less 16 years. Of these 15320 children, 3604 (18.1%) had HYPERLINK "https:// www. science direct. com/ topics/ medicine-and-dentistry/proteinuria"proteinuria on at least one occasion. 742 children had persistant proteinuria .Among 742 cases, 322 cases presented with mild proteinuria,328 with moderate persistant proteinuria while 92 presented with serve persistant proteinuria. Among moderate proteinuria , sepsis was the most commom cause comprising 115 cases of the total 341, followed by steroid dependent nephritic syndrome cases (31 cases). For severe proteinuria cases, sepsis,SD nephrotic syndrome ,RPGN,SLE were recorded as the most important cases. CONCLUSION This study concluded that assessing those children with persistent proteinuria is crucial as substantial of them develop HYPERLINK "https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/chronic-kidney-disease"chronic kidney disease and many clinical diseases other than primary renal disease also had renal involvement and manifest as proteinuria initially.
CASE REPORT : COMPLETE HEART BLOCK IN CCTGA REQUIRING PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION
Authors: Shireesha G. , Veena G. , Ravinder Reddy Kasturi , Khasim Khasim
Published: March 2022

One of the rare congenital heart diseases is congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries. A
pacemaker implantation in congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries is quiet challenging due
to altered anatomy. we report a case of 14yr / girl presented with bradycardia, with a history of syncope to emergency
department, incidentally CCTGA was discovered. Electrocardiogram shown complete heart block with junction escape rhythm
of 55bpm and features suggesting of ventricular inversion. Chest X ray showed cardiomegaly. CCTGA was revealed on twodimensional echocardiography. The implantation of permanent DDDR pacemaker was uneventful, subsequently she recovered
and was discharged.
RELATIONSHIP OF ELECTROCARDIOGRAM VARIABLES WITH BLOOD PRESSURE IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Authors: Sen Abirlal , Baruah Geeta
Published: March 2022

INTRODUCTION: Across the world the prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases
are increasing at an alarming rate. These diseases also affect the young age and medical students are
no exception. In this study, ECG variables like R-R interval, QRS Axis of the medical students along with their Blood pressure
were recorded and the relationship between ECG variables and Blood pressure was studied.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was done in Dept. of Physiology, Jorhat Medical College .Sample size was calculated
as 160 using EpiTools Software. Recording of Electrocardiogram and Blood pressure of 160 students were done and saved for
further analysis. P values were calculated by Anova test in case of more than two variables,. Scatter diagrams were used to see
the relationship between study variables. The P value <0.05 was considered as signicant.
RESULTS: Comparison of ECG Variables between hypotensive, normotensive and hypertensive students showed that R-R
Interval decreased signicantly from 21.37±4.24 in hypotensives to 19.74±3.39 in normotensives and 18.27±4.07 in
hypertensive students. QRS Axis decreased from 75.35±10.99 degrees in hypotensives to 54.80±34.94 degrees in
normotensives and 50.43±25.59 degrees in hypertensive students.
CONCLUSION: Changing of life style that includes reduced consumption of fat rich diets, fast foods, red meat and salt,
performing regular physical exercises, and regular health check up in the form of Blood pressure and Electrocardiogram
recording could be benecial for the students to identify and take preventive measures against any cardiovascular ailments.
PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFESTATION AND ITS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTOR IN RURAL AREAS CHILDREN OF VARANASI DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH
Authors: Shekhar Mishra Shashank , Upadhayay Prem Shankar , Tewari Priyadarshini
Published: March 2022

Intestinal parasitic infection is a major cause of morbidity among young children in India, due to low
socioeconomic status and poor personal hygiene practices. Intestinal parasitic infestations are majorly
challenged by the rural areas school children of Varanasi district. Considering the fact, the current study was conducted among
rural areas school children from 06-16 years of age, with an aim to know the prevalence of Intestinal worm infestation. The study
was conducted on 246 school children's fecal specimens. The collected specimens were examined with the Saline wet mount
and Iodine wet mount method. Out of the total studied subjects, the prevalence of Intestinal worm infestation was found to be
17%. In our study, Protozoan infections are 8% commonly found followed by Helminthic infection (Ascaris lumbricoides 4%,
Hookworm 3%, H. nana 2%,) in the study participants. Worm infestation association was found to be statistically signicant and
to rule out the status of nutrition and hygiene practices. Anemia is a major health issue in children of growing age in our country
which causes high morbidity and mortality rate. Besides this helminthic infection in children is also a common problem due to
unhygienic habitat. Hence the policy of iron and folic acid supplementation and the anti-helminthic drug should be
administered globally as recommended by WHO may be practically enforced besides health and hygiene education.
Carcinoma adenoideo quístico de tráquea
Authors: Rosas-Solares Howard , Monzón-Monroy Marco , Velasquez-Orozco Daniel , Santizo-Fión René
Published: March 2022

El carcinoma adenoideo quístico es de los tumores malignos primarios de tráquea más comunes, aunque su incidencia es únicamente de 0.2 por cada 100 000 habitantes. Se caracteriza por lesiones polipoides o placas infiltrativas. Afecta generalmente el tercio proximal de la tráquea. El diagnóstico se basa en la broncoscopía para evaluar resecabilidad y para tomar biopsias. El tratamiento de elección es la resección quirúrgica, y en los casos con márgenes positivos, radioterapia.  Presentamos el caso de un paciente con dicho tumor.
Grundinformation Eschatologie
Authors: Mühling Markus
Published: March 2022

Die Perspektive der Hoffnung
Dieses Lehrbuch bietet eine umfassende Einführung in die Eschatologie in der Perspektive der Hoffnung.
Das Lehrbuch führt thematisch in die wichtigsten Positionen und Gegenstandsbereiche dessen ein, was aus christlicher Perspektive über menschliches Hoffen gesagt werden kann, und will zur eigenverantwortlichen, methodisch-kontrollierten Meinungsbildung anregen.
Durch die thematische Gliederung werden nicht nur zahlreiche Positionen und Konzeptionen der Eschatologie der Neuzeit vorgestellt. Sie werden auch durch Einbeziehung der Eschatologie als klassischer Lehre von den letzten Dingen zur Synthese eines Entwurfs verbunden.
Ein wertvoller Beitrag zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil des Studiums der Systematischen Theologie.
The arithmetic of binary equivalents of decimal numbers
Authors: Spiridonov Iouri
Published: March 2022

A new concept of binary
calculations over floating-point decimal numbers is being proposed. The
criterion for the accuracy of the representation of a decimal number by a
binary code is the number of matching certain
digits of this decimal
number and the decimal value of its binary equivalent of limited size. The specified
decimal accuracy in binary calculations is provided by the correct decimal
rounding of binary numbers. This helps to significantly reduce the
dimensionality of binary numbers to approximate the decimal floating-point numbers. It allows you to get a strict
value of zero when subtracting decimal numbers in binary code. It provides the
implementation of bitwise comparison of binary numbers, which are binary
equivalents of decimal numbers. The paper provides algorithms for the correct
rounding and exact comparison/subtraction of decimal numbers presented in
binary.
The Application of Compost Extract Enriched with Eggshell Flour on the Growth and Production of Sweet Corn Plants (Zea mays saccharata)
Authors: Kasman Kasman , Darman Saiful , Mahfudz Mahfudz , Hasanah Uswah , Amirudin Amirudin , Ramli Ramli
Published: March 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the application of compost extract enriched with eggshell flour on the growth and production yield of sweet corn plants. This research was conducted from July to September 2021 at the Academic Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Tadulako University, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This study used a randomized block design with a factorial pattern. The first factor was the time of eggshell flour addition consisting of 5 treatments, i.e., W1 = 1 week after planting (WAP); W2 = 2 WAP; W3 = 3 WAP; W4 = 4 WAP; W5 = 5 WAP. The second factor was corn compost extract application consisting of 2 treatments, i.e., A1 = application on the soil; A2 = application on the plants. Therefore, 10 treatment combinations were obtained, and each treatment combination was repeated 3 times to obtain 30 experimental units. The results showed that there was no interaction effect between the application of corn compost extract and the time of eggshell flour addition in all measured parameters. The treatment that resulted in better growth and yield of sweet corn was the combination treatment of 1 WAP and application through the soil on all measured parameters, The time of eggshell flour addition of 1 WAP gave a better effect on the growth and yield of sweet corn plants on the parameters of plant height at 28 days after planting (DAP), stem circumference at 49 DAP, length and diameter of the corncob with husks, and weight of the corncob without husks, and Application of corn compost extract treatment through the soil gave a better effect on the growth of sweet corn plants on the parameters of plant height at 28 DAP, stem circumference at 42 and 49 DAP and number of leaves at 14 DAP.
Assessment of Causes and Effects of Wetlands Degradation in the Babessi Municipality, Ngoketunja Division of the North West Region in Cameroon
Authors:   Babessi Council, Cameroon., Che Anselm Suh , Sundjo Fabien ,   University of Bamenda, Higher Teacher Training College, Cameroon.,   St Monica Higher Institute, Buea, Cameroon
Published: March 2022

Despite the international and national policies on environmental protection ratified and signed by Cameroon, the degradation of wetlands is on the rise in the Babessi Municipality. This study aimed at assessing the causes and effects of wetlands degradation in the Babessi Municipality. Specifically, it investigated from the point of view of the local population: the importance of wetlands, the causes of wetlands degradation, the effects of wetlands degradation on the traditional institutions, and the strategies to reduce wetlands degradation in Babessi Municipality. To do this, stratified random sampling was employed and data was collected from 278 respondents with 75 from Baba 1, 62 from Babessi, 70 from Babungo and 71 from Bangolan using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed wetlands are of significant importance to the people of Babessi municipality. Anthropogenic factors like increase in population which enhance urbanization, grazing and hunting are mostly the causes of wetlands degradation. This phenomenon has an effect on culture. Sensitization of the local population can be used as a strategy to reduce wetlands degradation. Environmentally-friendly farming methods are recommended. Keywords: Wetland degradation, traditional institutions, and culture
ASSESSING THE ANTECEDENTS OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS) ENROLLMENT IN GHANA: THE PERSPECTIVE OF RURAL DWELLERS
Authors: Minkah Andrews Yaw  , Emmanuel Bosompem Boadi  , Agyemang Prempeh Fredua Sylvester  , Isaac Amankwaa Adu
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this research is to assess the factors that affect National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) enrollment in Ghana. Using convenience sampling method, 200 completed data were analyzed. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 25) was used in analyzing the relationships between the Independent variables and the dependent variable. Findings from the study indicated that there is a reasonable positive linear relationship between Enrollment Drive Features (Independent variables) and NHIS Enrollment (Dependent). Based on the findings, it is concluded that, a comprehensive package and awareness of a health insurance guarantee higher enrollment. The study recommends that the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and its affiliate offices intensify the education and sensitization program about the scheme, its role and the feedback from the public.
KEYWORDS: National Health Insurance Scheme; Enrollment; Rural dwellers; Enrollment Drive Features
Influence of Physical Rehabilitation on the Restoration of Psychoemotional and Cognitive Impairment in Patients Suffered Cerebral Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Mishchenko Valery K. , Mishchenko Vladislav M.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To investigate the influence of physical rehabilitation on psycho-emotional and cognitive impairment in patients in a restoration period (3-6 months from the moment of disease) of a cerebral ischemic stroke.
Materials and Methods: Research was conducted on the basis of the department of vascular pathology and rehabilitation of the State Institution “Institute of Neurology, Psychiatry and Narcology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”.
Observations were carried out in 84 patients in a restorative period of cerebral ischemic stroke. Patients were divided into two groups. The main group included 43 patients who underwent a course of rehabilitation treatment and received drug therapy within secondary prevention. The comparison group included 41 patients who received only drug therapy for secondary prevention.
Results: In the course of the study, it was found that patients who underwent a course of restorative treatment with the use of drug therapy and physical rehabilitation programs received statistically significant improvement in the indicators of cognitive functions by the MMSE, MoCA scales, reduction of manifestations of psycho-emotional disorders that were confirmed by Beck and Spielberger-Khanin scales.
Conclusions: Physical rehabilitation of patients in the restorative period of cerebral stroke by ischemic type reduces the degree of expressivness of neurological manifestations, positively affects cognitive functions, contributes to reducing manifestations of depressive and anxiety symptoms, increases the functional capacity of the patient.
Dance and Motor Therapy in the Physical Rehabilitation Program of Teenagers with Childhood Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Korobko Larysa R. , Nahorna Olha B. , Prymachok Liudmyla L. , Maistruk Mykola I. , Prokopchuk Vita Yu.
Published: March 2022

Aim: The purpose of the study was to prove the effectiveness of dance and movement therapy in the program of physical rehabilitation of teenagers having cerebral palsy and level III-IV of motor development.
Materials and Methods: The following research methods were used during the study: theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological sources as to the research topic, pedagogical methods (pedagogical observation), clinical research methods: gross motor functions classification system (GMFCS), manual ability classification system (MACS), which is classification system of child’s ability to manipulate objects in everyday activities, muscle tone assessment scale – a modified Ashworth scale, synthesis of examination cards and dynamics of basic motor functions development of teenagers with cerebral palsy, and survey.
Results: Research and implementation of dance and movement therapy method was taking place on the basis of the Rivne Training and Rehabilitation Center “Special Child” for two years. The study involved 5 children aged 12-14 years: four girls and one boy. The children studied according to auxiliary educational program of 4-6 years of study. All of the children were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis, having level III-IV of motor development according to gross motor functions classification system (GMFCS), having level IV (the child performs a limited number of exercises in adaptive conditions) according to manual ability classification system (MACS). The basis for the formation of the goal of our rehabilitation program was the biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation, which is the basis of the International Classification of Functioning. The program of physical rehabilitation involved dance and movement therapy and provided two vectors: physical and social ones.
Conclusions: The use of dance and movement therapy in the rehabilitation program contributed to the solution of the main tasks that ensured the formation of a harmonious, positive personality of teenagers with disabilities of level III-IV according to their motor development. The participation of the dance group in the cultural events of the school and the town contributed to the socialization of children with disabilities and the readiness of society to accept such persons as its important and necessary part. Parents were ready to cooperate as partners to achieve a positive result. Dance and movement therapy has improved the effectiveness of the physical therapy program as to all of the components of the International Classification of Functioning. This approach has created favorable conditions for a significant life quality improvement for both children and members of their families.
The Impact of Levels of Emotional Intelligence Development in High Schoolers with Intellectual Disabilities on Their Health Status
Authors: Babiak Olha O. , Okhrimenko Ivan М. , Lyakhova Natalia A. , Orlenko Iryna M. , Pavlenko Kateryna M. , Solntsevа Olena A.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To study the levels of development of emotional intelligence in high schoolers with intellectual disabilities and correlation with their health status.
Materials and Methods: The experimental part of the research involved the use of the valid psychodiagnostic techniques (Hall’s method, the Mayer-Salovey-Caruzo Emotional Intelligence Test, ”Understanding Emotional States”, ”Human Drawing”), as well as methods of questioning and observation. We used the rank correlation coefficient according to the two-sided Student’s t-test in order to compare the results of the research. In experimental research involved 76 high schoolers in the age of 14-17 who studied in 7-9 grades. There were 45 children with intellectual disabilities and 31 high schoolers with normative development.
Results: The conducted diagnostic work made it possible to establish both the integrative indicator of emotional intelligence and the levels of expression of its individual components. Low and medium levels of emotional intelligence development in high schoolers with intellectual disabilities was found: a decrease in the level of perception of emotions by expression; superficial perception of expressive features, vagueness of ideas about them; insufficient differentiation of the constituent elements of the emotional standard.
Conclusions: It is proved that the low state of development leads to significant difficulties that arise during interaction with each other, and this primarily affects the further socialization and integration into society.
Therapeutic Exercises for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Sports Shoulder Injuries
Authors: Babenko Yana A. , Bilous Viktoriіa V. , Yezhova Olha O. , Biesiedina Antonina A.
Published: March 2022

Aim: To analyze the functional effects of frequently used therapeutic exercises in the rehabilitation of athletes with shoulder injuries and to evaluate the possibility of their use in the prevention of sports shoulder injuries.
Materials and Methods: The analysis of scientific literature based on the Web of Science database has been carried out. A computer search for the title “sports shoulder injury” revealed 2428 articles. Later, the search was specified. At the final stage, eight articles were analyzed. The analysis of selected articles suggests that the following exercises are recommended for the prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries: proprioceptive, resistance exercises (e.g., kinesiology tape), passive exercises, exercises for the upper extremities with closed and open kinematic chains, isokinetic, plyometric and specialized sports exercises (depending on the sport). Besides therapeutic exercises, for the prevention of sports injuries of the shoulder, we admit it is appropriate to consider the method of kinesiology taping as a promising means of physical therapy.
Conclusions: Among the therapeutic exercises to prevent of sports injuries of the shoulder, we consider promising proprioceptive, isokinetic, exercises with open and closed kinematic chain, exercises with resistance. It is necessary to study the feasibility of using these exercises and develop appropriate preventive measures and recommendations in the training process. It is also high-potential to study the effectiveness of combining therapeutic exercises with other means of physical rehabilitation.
Media Branding and Brand Management: Promotion Strategies of Ukrainian National TV Channels during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Shalman Tetiana , Kornieiev Vitalii , Bilan Nadiia , Glushkova Tetiana , Bashuk Alla , Netreba Margaryta
Published: March 2022

The research explores the Ukrainian TV market, where major TV channels are owned by the four large media groups and are marked by peculiar branding and promotional activities. It is their branding and promotion strategies during the coronavirus pandemic that the article focuses on. To achieve this, the authors employ a systematic analysis to a sample of the leading Ukrainian channels’ broadcasting as well as to examine, in particular, their branded programs and their extensions on digital platforms launched by the media channels in order to facilitate their communication with audiences. The research reveals similarities in the channels’ promotion activities and practices of branding, common to TV industry in general. These include integrated marketing activities and branding strategies such as audience-oriented content, cross/self-promotion, new value chains, communicative engagement, sponsorships/partnerships and public relations.

 

Received: 30 November 2021 / Accepted: 3 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Factors Determining Zakat Rebate Preferences in Malaysia: Zakat as Tax Deduction
Authors: Siswantoro Dodik , Nurzaman Mohammad Soleh , Nurhayati Sri , Munandar Agus , Ismail Abdul Ghafar , Mohamad Nafsiah
Published: March 2022

This research aims to analyze factors that could affect preferences for zakat rebates (i.e., zakat as a tax deduction) in Malaysia. In 1967, Malaysia’s Income Tax Act legalized zakat and made it tax-deductible. An applied quantitative method (SmartPLS) was used to construct a formative model on Muslims in Malaysia. Participants in the research were economics faculty members from universities in Malaysia. The results show that satisfaction affects preferences for zakat rebates and may prove that Muslims pay zakat because they are satisfied with their zakat institution. Other findings show that Malaysian Muslims only focus on income zakat and not on maal (wealth) zakat, which may be caused by the monthly zakat rebate system. This may be the first research paper that discusses zakat rebate preferences in Malaysia using a theory based on service quality and behavioral consequences.

 

Received: 6 December 2021 / Accepted: 29 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
A Comparison of Job Satisfaction Levels Among South African Public Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Mathevula Hlayiseka M. , Dhliwayo Shepherd
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine levels of job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in South Africa. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed through email, and by hand, to a sample of pharmacists, nurses, and doctors across the country. The study found that the majority of the doctors, nurses and pharmacists were not satisfied with their jobs. There was also a significant difference between nurses and pharmacists regarding overall job satisfaction but not between doctors and pharmacists / nurses. It is recommended that working conditions of healthcare professionals in South Africa be improved.

 

Received: 3 July 2021 / Accepted: 22 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Impact of External Debt on Economic Growth in Western Balkan Countries
Authors: Hoti Altin , Shkurti Aranit , Rehman Scheherazade
Published: March 2022

This paper investigates the average impact of government debt on long-term GDP growth in four Western Balkan countries of Albania, Serbia, Macedonia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina over a 23-year period from 1997-2019. It examines the use of financing through debt on short- and long-term economic growth for these economies using a dynamic common correlated effects model with heterogeneous coefficients. The model's methodology estimation mimics Chudik and Pesaran and the pooled mean group estimator is used. The conclusion of this study, with respect to the average impact of government debt on long-term GDP growth in the four Western Balkan countries, is consistent with the literature in that in the long-term external debt does not contribute to long-term growth and, in fact, tends to have a negative impact. The COIVD-19 pandemic has exacerbated the long-term growth outlook for the four Western Balkan countries.

 

Received: 21 December 2021 / Accepted: 22 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Assessing Indonesian Youth Acceptance of Corruption: Applying the Stimulus-Organism-Response Framework
Authors: Sihombing Sabrina O. , Achmadi Hendra
Published: March 2022

Corruption is one of the old problems facing the Indonesian government to date. The Covid-19 pandemic has not reduced corrupt behaviour in Indonesia. In fact, state officials in Indonesia were arrested for corruption in providing government social assistance to communities affected by this pandemic. Based on this phenomenon, this study aims to predict corruption acceptance behaviour using a stimulus-organism-response framework. The research focuses on youth because youth are future adults who will be active in business, politics, community activities, and others. A total of 246 youth was respondents in this study. Judgmental sampling was applied in this study and questionnaires were distributed online. The data was then analysed using structural equation modelling. The results of the analysis show that 4 of the 8 research hypotheses are supported. The four hypotheses supported are that anti-social media exposure has a negative relationship with personal values of materialism and materialism has a positive relationship with acceptance of corruption. The results of the analysis also show that pro social media exposure has a positive relationship with religious involvement. Furthermore, religious involvement has a negative relationship with acceptance of corruption. Limitations and suggestions for further research are also presented in this paper.

 

Received: 14 October 2021 / Accepted: 20 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
From Workplace to Joblessness: The Determinants of Post-Internship Graduate Unemployment in South Africa
Authors: Mseleku Zethembe
Published: March 2022

One of the pressing concerns for governments and policy makers across the world is youth unemployment. What is even more devastating is the growing graduate unemployment, particularly in developing countries, and South Africa is no exception. Graduate unemployment in South Africa continues to increase at an alarming rate. Without drastic interventions, this socio-economic problem may sadly double in size in the next decade. Work experience programmes, such as internships, are increasingly supported to address youth unemployment, particularly among graduates. However, the effectiveness of the current interventions to the unemployment problem are questionable. This paper draws from the perspectives of 50 participants to explore the determinants of post-internship graduate unemployment. In particular, this paper adopts the lenses of mismatch theory of unemployment to explain why young people are vulnerable in the labour market irrespective of their education and work experience. The examined perspectives revealed that, beyond limited labour market demand, there is also an increasing “work experience-job mismatch” leading to post-internship graduate unemployment. Due to the number of factors, including the skills mismatch problem, the transition from higher education to full-time employment is difficult for many graduates.

 

Received: 30 November 2021 / Accepted: 11 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Electronic Word of Mouth, Brand Image, Trust and Online Utilization Intention
Authors: Pandjaitan Dorothy R. H. , Kosasi Artaditya , Ambarwati Dwi Asri Siti , Hadianto Bram
Published: March 2022

This research intends to prove the causing factors: electronic word of mouth, brand image, and trust as the determinant of the online utilizing intention of streaming music platform: Spotify Premium. Moreover, this research follows the hypothesis testing design to implement this aim. To get the samples and their response, we selected 100 people in Bandar Lampung as the candidates of users of Spotify Premium based on the snowball sampling technique through the online survey. Also, we use the structural equation model with the variance approach to examine the three proposed hypotheses. After discussing the statistical results related to the hypothesis testing, we deduce that intention to use Spotify Premium is positively affected by electronic word of mouth, brand image, and trust. Additionally, brand image has the highest size effect, followed by electronic word of mouth and trust. To attract the attention of the candidates, Spotify needs to commit to keeping its motto: Listening is everything; by creating the lyrics on the video, give feedback to the suggestion and complaints on its official social media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and keep users' data secret and compensate the consumers for any losses.

 

Received: 25 October 2021 / Accepted: 3 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Organizational Performance in Environmental Uncertainty on the Indonesian Healthcare Industry: A Path Analysis
Authors: Adhikara MF. Arrozi , Maslichah . , Diana Nur , Basjir M.
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has created turbulence in the healthcare industry, resulting in a decline in financial performance, planning, control, and systems. This has caused managers to perform specific actions related to budgeting for their benefit, resulting in budgetary slack and affecting hospital performance, which is influenced by environmental factors and organizational conditions. Therefore, this research aimed to obtain empirical evidence of the mediating role of management control systems and budgetary slack on the effect of environmental uncertainty on hospital performance. The method used was an explanatory causality approach, a primary data source, a survey data collection technique, and a research sample consisting of hospital managers. The simple random sampling technique was employed, using an individual unit of analysis, a cross-sectional time horizon, and path analysis to evaluate the data. Subsequently, the results showed that environmental uncertainty positively affects management system control and budgetary slack. The research also revealed the positive influence of management system control on budgetary slack and hospital performance and fiscal margin on hospital performance. Furthermore, the control process and budgetary slack as mediating actions indicated that budgeting is pessimistic for goal congruence, making hospital performance efficient but ineffective.

 

Received: 25 October 2021 / Accepted: 19 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Social Challenges and Experiences of Chinese International University Students: The Sociocultural and Psychological Racism Perspective
Authors: Dos Santos Luis Miguel
Published: March 2022

International university students face challenges due to the sociocultural differences in the host country. However, only a few studies focused on the issues for Chinese international university students in South Korea. This study aimed to understand the experiences of Chinese international university students in a South Korean university majoring in public health and social care. The following questions guided the current study, how do public health and social care Chinese international students describe their academic and living experiences in South Korea in terms of the Sociocultural and Psychological Racism? With the qualitative inquiry, 50 participants with 100 interview sessions and 12 focus group activities were invited. The results indicated that university experiences due to nationality, social experiences due to nationality, and language learning experiences were the three main themes. University departments should read the students’ comments in this study and take into account the results of this research to reform and improve the university experience of all international students. Also, government agencies may reform their current plans for international students and foreigners in the community.

 

Received: 28 November 2021 / Accepted: 2 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Competences of University Teachers: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Gumanová Nikola , Šukolová Denisa
Published: March 2022

The transformation of tertiary education faces challenges that go hand in hand with growing requirements on the competences of university teachers. Quality assessment of teachers when it comes to their competences and competence approaches in general is of key importance in this process. However, teachers’ competence profiles are not unified even now, not to mention the absence of competence assessment criteria. The aim of the study is to offer a literature review on university teachers’ competences, with consideration of research methods and tools used. Altogether, through the Scopus and Web of Science electronic databases we summarised 35 studies, 15 theoretical and 20 empirical. Our analysis shows that over the past 10 years studies have primarily focused on digital competences, with the majority of research projects being of quantitative nature using original questionnaires due to the absence of standardised measurement tools in the field.

 

Received: 31 October 2021 / Accepted: 6 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Data Centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their Role in Big Data Processing for Decision Support
Authors: Al-Nefaiee Abdullah H. , Alhaif Alia M. , Algoblan Najah
Published: March 2022

The present research paper aims to identify the role of data centers in big data processing for decision support, the sources of information in data centers in data processing, the competencies of data specialists for processing big data to promote decision support, as well as the difficulties encountered by data specialist in data centers during the processing of big data. The authors adopted the descriptive analytical approach by designing and applying a questionnaire to a sample of (313) employees in data, documentation, and decision support centers in the public and private sectors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The results showed that data centers play a major role in big data processing. Most of the participants (62.1%) reported that feasibility studies are the most important source of decision support at the center. Moreover, (51.1%) of the participants received training courses in statistical processing. Some difficulties face data centers, including the lack of the quality, maturity, processing, and maintenance of data. The study recommends the need to securely and adequately update the management systems and programs of data centers and to provide specialized training courses for data center employees.

 

Received: 11 November 2021 / Accepted: 28 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Democratic Culture Development: Educational Factors’ Impact on Fairness Experience from High School Seniors’ Perspectives
Authors: Çekrezi Albana , Sogutlu Enriketa
Published: March 2022

The development of a democratic political culture is one of the challenging areas in countries under democratization. The political culture of a country is nourished by the values its society shares, which are sourced from different mainsprings. Considering that fairness is one of the core values upon which democracy is founded, the way the young generation perceives and experiences this value is significant. Keeping in mind that inequalities of the society are also reflected in schools, the question if education is a sphere that mirrors fairness raises naturally. In this paper, we explore the relationship between fairness experience and education-related variables. We also investigate the total variance of fairness experience as explained by educational variables altogether and by each of them individually. The study uses a quantitative methods design and collects data through a questionnaire developed by the researchers delivered online to senior high school students from the four main educational directorates in Albania. The analysis of the data yielded a significant positive correlation between educational variables and fairness experience. It also revealed that educational variables altogether and separately can be predictors of fairness experience.

 

Received: 19 November 2021 / Accepted: 1 February 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022
Building Standard Levels to Assess the Level of Some Elements of Fitness Related to Health among Junior Footballers
Authors: Alghafary Nedal Ahmad , Alrahamneh Azeez Ahmad , Al Maharmeh Yaseen Ali Mahjoob , Qablan Subhi Ahmad , Abu Jamous Ibrahim Mohammad Barjas
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to build standard levels to assess the level of some elements of physical fitness related to health among the juniors of Al-Faisali Football Club Academy, as well as to identify the differences in the tests due to the variable of height, weight and age. The researcher used a set of standardized tests that have a high degree of validity and reliability to measure the physical fitness elements of the subject of the study. The sample included (123) young players registered in the academy. The study reached to build standard levels for the juniors of the Al-Faisaly Football Club Academy, as well as the results of the study showed that there are differences between the averages of tests of explosive power, agility, transitional speed and grip strength of the right and left hand due to the variables of age, height and weight, while there were no differences in the 1000m running tests and the 30-second stomach repeat test due to the study variables. The study recommends building standard levels to measure the elements of fitness for other games, specifically for juniors.

 

Received: 7 December 2021 / Accepted: 26 January 2022 / Published: 5 March 2022