bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Las Agencias de Viajes ante la influencia de las Redes Sociales en el turismo. El caso de Ourense
Authors:   Universidade de Vigo (España), Rodríguez Cid Laura , Fraiz Brea José Antonio ,   Universidade de Vigo (España), Ramos Valcárcel David ,   Universidade de Vigo (España)
Published: July 2021

The traditional tourism model has changed with the appearance of new technologies. The traditional marketing tools used by Travel Agencies are disappearing, giving way to improved methods of marketing to promote tourism products which are based on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Buying habits have changed due to the fast development of the Internet in the last 10 years. With Web 1.0, websites were static and not very interactive but now Web 2.0 allows content creation and on -line communication between users as creators and consumers of information. In recent years, tourism companies have begun to create direct marketing channels with the client to avoid dealing with intermediaries, to improve efficiency and to reduce costs. This allowed users to book a trip or a tourism service by themselves through the network and at a significantly lower price. Advice previously found in Travel Agencies is now provided by users who have used the service and whose experience brings an unique and different point of view. This whole phenomenon has forced Travel Agencies into the background because now the tourist is more experienced, more informed and familiar with these new tools born from the Web 2.0. Although interaction between the customer and the travel agent generates added value, many traditional Travel Agencies have closed their businesses and could disappear as they are known today. However, many possibilities could be opened to them if they adapt to the current market, an environment which encourages the use of new technologies from Web 2.0 to Social Networks to keep and attract new customers.
Fatores de Competitividade Turística: A Área Regional de Turismo do Algarve
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (Portugal), Estevão Cristina , Nunes Sara ,   Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (Portugal)
Published: July 2021

Tourism has emerged as an industry with enormous potential for national and global scale, taking a prominent role as an instrument of competitiveness and regional development booster. There are many studies on this subject, however are still deficient those who are focused on empirical validation of a tourist destination competitiveness models. This research intends to contribute to filling this gap, the purpose of which is based on the evaluation of the competitiveness of the regional area of the Algarve tourism, by identifying the tourism competitiveness factors in this region. The methodology used in the research required the application of primary data, where it was used a questionnaire to the companies with the satellite account of characteristics activities of the World Tourism Organization. Using structural equation models, the results show that there are several significant relationships between resources, supply and destination management as key factors for the competitiveness of the regional study area
Necesidades formativas tecnológicas en turismo. Estudio de caso de Andalucía
Authors:   Universidad de Málaga (España), Cerezo Medina Alfonso , Guevara Plaza Antonio ,   Universidad de Málaga (España)
Published: July 2021

According to different researches and surveys conducted in recent years, ICT is one of the most demanded training needs by the tourism industry. Besides this, in the last decades they have had a direct impact on the tourism supply and demand, especially in human capital. Given this scenario this paper makes a short review of the academic literature of training needs analysis. Then it examines the impact of ICT on tourism over the last thirty years to end showing the results of the project TURISTIC -E, which identified the technological training needs in the tourist sector of Andalucía
Nuevas tecnologías para la interpretación y promoción de los recursos turísticos culturales
Authors:   Universidad de Málaga (España), Caro José L. , Luque Ana , Zayas Belen ,   Universidad de Málaga (España)
Published: July 2021

The Information Technology and Communications (ICT) have revolutionized the way to promote and interpret the cultural heritage in the world of tourism. Currently any destination that aims to be competitive must continually update all information that may be of interest to the visitor. The tourist whose main motivation is the culture is characterized by requiring large amount of consumer information and ICT. Users have transformed into a 2.0 users, characterized by being highly connected and be creators of information and put their opinion on all social networks, blogs, etc. All of this contributes in reputation systems on-line. This article analyzes and classifies ICT related to the interpretation, implementation and promotion of cultural tourism resources exploitation. So, the more traditional tools such as technology news manifests in the area of the promotion and enhancement of cultural heritage will be addressed. These instruments besides being a vehicle for the promotion, marketing and even for planning tourist destination, offering the opportunity to improve the interpretation and management of cultural heritage in such spaces.
De la economía de experiencias al turismo experiencial. Las series de ficción como creadoras de experiencias e inductoras a la visita de destinos turísticos
Authors:   Universidade de Vigo (España), Araújo Vila Noelia
Published: July 2021

We are immersed in the so -called experience economy, hence all sectors and industries look somehow affected by it. In the case of tourism is developed in parallel experiential tourism in the tourist becomes lover of emotions, feelings and experiences. On the other hand, the impact that may have on certain sectors other is a reality, not having developed independently and can cooperate in the search for beneficial objectives for both. This is the case of the audiovisual sector and the benefits it reports to the tourism sector in promoting destinations. Hence, in this investigation the role of fiction series as inducing sensations (experiential factor) while favoring visit destinations viewings there in are analyzed.
Segmentando residentes según sus actitudes: Revisión de la literatura
Authors:   Universitat de les Illes Balears (España), Cardona José Ramón , Serra Cantallops Antoni ,   Universitat de les Illes Balears (España)
Published: July 2021

In the last decades, several empirical studies have segmented the attitudes of residents towards tourism development. There has been a review and analysis of these studies. The studies reviewed were carried out using slightly different methodologies and certain variations were found in the resulting segmentation. However, some similarities can be observed: certain patterns that repeat themselves. This leads us to speculate that there might be predefined typologies of residents whose weight in the host community will depend on the particular destination analyzed. Our goal is to establish a theoretical segmentation applies to all destinations. This segmentation summarizes the existing literature and provides some general indications to managers, in the absence of specific and detailed studies.
Análise do uso de materiais de biossegurança por profissionais da área da saúde no ambiente hospitalar: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Magalhões Maria Williane Batista , Lopes Rayane dos Santos , Lima Ângela Letícia Silva , Silva Francisca Taysa de Abreu , Silva Hellen Dayanne Pereira , Leite Milka Kellen Maciel , Carvalho Jessica Caroline Sousa , Vila Nádyla Paloma Lima , Lopes Anderson Maciel dos Anjos , Costa Eduardo Kellyton de Oliveira
Published: July 2021

Objetivo: Verificar na literatura o conhecimento de profissionais da área da saúde acerca do uso de matérias de biossegurança no ambiente hospitalar. Métodos: Trata-se de revisão integrativa, onde foram investigados estudos publicados nas bases de dados eletrônicas no período de janeiro de 2014 à setembro de 2019, com os descritores “Biossegurança”; “Hospital”; “Profissional de saúde”; “Prevenção de Acidentes” e “Serviço Hospitalar de Admissão de Pacientes. Após a seleção de acordo com os critérios, cinco estudos foram utilizados. Resultados: A literatura aponta, que além da falta de conhecimento e materiais adequados, o manuseio de forma incorreta dos uso dos Equipamentos de Proteção Individuais dificultam a adesão dos profissionais da saúde no âmbito hospitalar. Considerações Finais: Estudos mostram que os profissionais da saúde precisam de conhecimentos sobre os riscos que são expostos no ambiente de trabalho, bem como conscientização para o uso adequado minimizando acidentes ocupacionais e reduzindo o número de infecções.
Aspectos dos transtornos mentais comuns ao puerpério
Authors: Assef Mariana Rodrigues , Barina Ana Clara Machado , Martins Ana Paula Pereira , Machado João Guilherme de Oliveira , Amado Luana Oliveira , Toledo Lubiane de , Binkowski Ludmila Limpias Terrazas , Correia Maria Carolina Álvares , Fernandes Tiago Picolo , Soares Gustavo Fonseca Genelhu
Published: July 2021

Objetivo: Descrever e discutir as principais síndromes psiquiátricas que podem ocorrer no período puerperal, identificando seus fatores causadores mais comuns. Revisão Bibliográfica: O puerpério, período pós gestacional, compreende um momento de mudanças bruscas que incluem alterações hormonais, biológicas e sociais, configurando uma maior vulnerabilidade para o aparecimento de transtornos psíquicos. Dentre esses, destacam-se a disforia pós-parto, a depressão puerperal e a psicose puerperal. Estudos mostraram que a disforia pós-parto foi observada em 50-85% das mulheres, sendo considerada um fenômeno fisiológico que pode interromper os cuidados com o bebê, aumentando o risco de desenvolver a depressão pós-parto e prejudicando ainda o desenvolvimento infantil. A depressão pós-parto possui as mesmas características clínicas do transtorno depressivo maior, podendo cursar com isolamento social, fadiga, instabilidade de humor, inconstância emocional, choro e sentimento de culpa e incapacidade. Já a psicose puerperal é a forma mais grave, considerada uma emergência psiquiátrica. Considerações finais: Tais transtornos quando subnotificados ou não tratados podem ter repercussões irreversíveis. Nesse contexto, é necessário reforçar a importância do acolhimento e atendimento humanizado às puérperas e seus filhos bem como o diagnóstico precoce desses quadros.
Theoretical Viewpoints and Mental Health Implications of Constructing and Deconstructing Narrative Identity
Authors:   University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, USA, Kaur Varinder
Published: July 2021

Considering the prevailing mental health issues among adolescents and the overall clinical population due to their incoherent personal narratives, there is a growing need for mental health professionals to integrate narrative therapy in their theoretical orientation and practical application. Therefore, the author of this paper focuses on various theoretical viewpoints toward constructing and deconstructing narrative identities along with the emphasis on mental health implications. This paper also presents a variety of counseling strategies that can be useful in different clinical settings to help clients in changing their personal narrative for the purpose of promoting mental health well-being.
Positive practices of the catering industry of the Russian Federation in the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Burdenko E. V. , Korolev G. V.
Published: July 2021

The novelty of the study is the generalization and analysis of statistical data obtained as a result of various sociological and scientific studies on the impact of the COV-ID-19 pandemic on the activities of the public catering sector in the Russian Federation. The authors carried out a study of positive practices that allowed the industry enterprises to continue to operate in self-isolation and improve financial results with the easing of restrictions. Among them are simplified terms for renting premises; sale of finished products by delivery to the direct consumer or pickup; non-standard formats of catering enterprises; restoration of demand for catering; application of new technologies in the process of cooking; introduction of vending machines in the catering industry; cooperation of catering enterprises with the tourism business.
Digitalization and project management as factors of sustainable development of the organization
Authors: Ivanov I. N. , Orlova L. V. , Ivanov S. I.
Published: July 2021

The article presents the prerequisites for the emergence and fundamental provisions of the concept of sustainable development. The authors note, that the solution of the problems of sustainable development at the global level is impossible without solving the corresponding problems at the level of individual organizations. The paper presents two areas that contribute to the sustainable development of the enterprise: the use of key elements of digitalization and project management. The study formulates the conditions for achieving sustainable development of an individual enterprise, as well as the procedure for setting appropriate target indicators. The article substantiates the necessity and conditions for successful integration of key elements of project management and sustainable development. The paper shows the objective contradictions between these two systems and the ways to overcome these contradictions. The authors note, that the non-commercial nature of sustainable development programs predetermines the need for state participation in their implementation based on GR-management.
Monitoring of cash execution of the state budget during the implementation of national projects and the choice of economic development directions
Authors: Chebyshev I. I.
Published: July 2021

The article emphasizes the importance of financial monitoring as an element of control over the implementation of national projects and, in particular, cash execution. The paper carries out the analysis of monitoring of the federal budget execution in terms of budget allocations for the implementation of national projects for the first half of 2019. The study reveals trends of cash execution. The author identifies a lag in the rate of execution of expenditures for the implementation of national projects from expenditures that are not related to national projects. The article studies the structure of federal budget expenditures and identifies the specifics that affect the lag in the pace of implementation of public expenditures. The paper gives the list of specific factors that have an impact on the backlog in the implementation of the federal budget. The author considers the areas for development and the necessary further actions to eliminate the identified problems.
Analysis of foreign direct investments: regional aspect
Authors: Shevchenko I. V. , Tretyakova M. K.
Published: July 2021

The article analyses the dynamics of foreign direct investments in Russia and the world. Developed countries act as net lenders. Developing countries are borrowers in the investment capital market. The paper reveals the trend of reducing the balance of foreign direct investments in Russia, especially after the introduction of sanctions in 2014. Assessment of the structure of foreign direct investments by Federal Districts shows the presence of territorial imbalances in the distribution of foreign capital. The largest volume of foreign direct investments is in the Central Federal District. In the Krasnodar Territory, the balance of foreign direct investments is positive, but has an uneven dynamics. The authors make conclusions about the need to stimulate the inflow of foreign direct investments both at the level of Russia and in the Krasnodar Territory.
Introduction of mixed forms of education based on the digital and analog kinds integration of the organization of the educational process of universities
Authors: Tereliansky P. V. , Titor S. E. , Kanke A. A.
Published: July 2021

The abrupt transition to the distance learning format during the COVID-19 pandemic showed that the legal framework for regulating the introduction of new digital telecommunications technologies is largely lagging behind in educational organizations, and in some areas, in particular, related to the regulation of “remote” labor relations in higher education is completely absent. The lack of proper legal regulation leads not only to labor conflicts, but also to legal proceedings between students and universities. The article presents an incomplete list of documents (without disclosing their contents) that need to be developed or modified. The study proposes a roadmap that takes into account the parallel work with the constant coordination of the contents of the documents between the working groups. The authors conclude that trade union committees, student and teaching communities should take an active part in the development of documentation, since the proposed transformation of the educational process affects all participants of the educational process in universities without exception.
Analysis of the real estate market for business activities
Authors: Zemlyanskiy O. A.
Published: July 2021

Effective business activities conducting in the real estate market is impossible without an objective analysis of the real estate market, its individual segments, comparing the possibilities and efficiency of doing business in different market segments. Based on the generalization of various methods, the author proposes an analysis of the real estate market to determine the possibility of effective business activity, including setting goals for the analysis of the real estate market and its individual segments, determining the subject, conditions and opportunities for entrepreneurial activity in the real estate market, analysing the market in accordance with the factors of market analysis, its characteristics and identification of the most attractive market segments and areas of activity in order to achieve these goals. The analysis of the real estate market determines the opportunities, conditions and prospects of presence on the market for various companies and types of business related to the creation and sale of real estate objects, as well as credit and financial, legal, insurance, valuation, commercial and other types of business.
On the issue of the development of domestic tourism in the Russian Federation
Authors: Sergienko N. S.
Published: July 2021

The article considers the problematic issues of the development of the tourism industry in the Russian Federation. In the context of global challenges, the tourism sector of the Russian Federation retains significant potential to accelerate growth and strengthen its role in the development of the economy. On the example of individual tourist projects, the author summarizes and identifies possible areas of activity of public authorities. The study makes comprehensive proposals for the development of the tourist destination at the territorial level, including in the preparation of strategic documents, the adoption of regulatory measures on the business activities of the self-employed in the tourism sector, increasing the revenue base of local budgets through the development of tourism through the introduction of an additional fee.
Analysis of the efficiency of financial and economic activities of russian football clubs
Authors: Aliev A. A. , Litvishko O. V. , Yusifova A. I. , Fateeva A. A.
Published: July 2021

Attracting financing and a stable inflow of capital investments for development is one of the most important issues in the framework of a market economy for any sphere, including the professional sports industry. The inflow of sufficient funding depends to a high degree on the investment attractiveness of the object. In addressing these issues, an essential role is played by the assessment of the effectiveness of financial and economic activities, which affects the amount of funds raised from both budgetary and extra-budgetary sources. The identification of the most important performance factors will allow us to direct efforts to maintain their favorable condition, which is the key to the stable development of the sports industry. The conducted analysis showed that with a competent approach, in particular in the issues of popularization of the sport, the league and club brand, customer orientation and the use of the product exclusivity factor, qualified personnel, as well as investment and innovation activity, including in the issue of training sports personnel, the professional sports industry can be considered as an effective investment and advertising tool that can generate income both in monetary form and in the form of image and socially significant effect.
Evaluation of antioxidant property and anticancer prospective of the leaf extract and biofractions of Bauhinia foveolata Dalzell – A native of the Indian Western Ghats
Authors: Liesl Maria Fernandes e Mendonça  , Arun B. Joshi  , Anant V. Bhandarkar  , Himanshu Joshi
Published: July 2021

The current study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant and anticancer potential of ethanolic leaf extract of Bauhinia foveolata  Dalzell. (EEBF) and its toluene, ethyl acetate and methanolic biofractions viz., TFBF, EFBF and MFBF. Phytoconstituents were screened by adopting established procedures. Total phenolic and flavonoid content were assessed spectrophotometrically. In vitro antioxidant activity was assayed using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide as free radicals, whereas anticancer activity was evaluated using sulforhodamine B assay.  EEBF showed maximum phenolic content of 49.12±0.31 mg GAE/g and flavonoidal content of 28.75±0.42 mg QUE/g, than its biofractions. EEBF showed considerable antioxidant activity with IC50=19.04±0.24 μg/mL and IC50=65.85±1.22 μg/mL when compared to the standards Ascorbic acid (IC50=12.06±0.05 μg/mL) and Gallic acid (IC50=64.65±0.72  μg/mL) in DPPH and nitric oxide scavenging assays, respectively. MFBF showed significant activity with IC50=26.76±0.75 μg/mL in hydrogen peroxide scavenging assay compared to the standard Gallic acid (IC50=76.60±1.31 μg/mL).  TFBF showed favourable growth inhibition of MCF-7 cells  with GI50=73.5±11.96 µg/mL when compared to other samples screened (GI50>80 μg/mL) as against the standard Adriamycin (GI50<10 μg/mL) in SRB assay. The therapeutic virtues of EEBF and MFBF as free radical scavengers and TFBF as an antiproliferative may be attributed to the phenolics, flavonoids, steroids and triterpenoids present.
Formation and structure of wood and phloem in Norway spruce
Authors: Gričar Jožica , Čufar Katarina , Prislan Peter
Published: July 2021

Wood and phloem formation databases are important for understanding the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on species composition, tree vitality, wood production and wood quality in Slovenian forests. In this paper, we present the latest results on the radial growth of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) at two sites in Slovenia, Panška reka (PAN – 400 m a. s .l.) and Menina planina (MEN – 1200 m a. s .l.) in 2009–2011. The focus was on the seasonal dynamics of early and latewood, and early and late phloem formation. We found that site conditions greatly affected the seasonal dynamics of wood and phloem formation, which was reflected in the width and structure of annual increments. At the higher elevation MEN site, the growing season was about a month shorter (about 4 months long), which resulted in 39% and 15% narrower wood and phloem increments, respectively. At MEN, the transition from early to latewood was observed on average only a week later than at PAN, while the transition from early to late phloem occurred on average 20 days later at MEN than at PAN. Information on the impact of site conditions on radial growth of spruce and wood quality is important for all stakeholders in the forest-wood value chain, as it can help to take appropriate management measures of adaptation to changing conditions.
A Simple Approach for Controlling an Open-Source Syringe Pump
Authors: AKKOYUN Fatih , ÖZÇELİK Adem
Published: July 2021

Precise control of fluid flows in microfluidic applications is crucial for various applications in lab-on-a-chip and point-of-care diagnostics. Standard bench-top equipment for providing this capability are syringe pumps. However, high cost of these systems limit their availability in low resourced laboratories. There are various open-sourced alternative syringe pump systems that can be fabricated and assembled using 3D printing, but they lack versatile control and flow rate characterization that are required for microfluidic applications. We report a simple and cost-effective approach to control an open-source multi-channel syringe pump. Simultaneous and adjustable flow control, and detailed characterization of the volume flow rates for different syringe volumes are also demonstrated.
Maintaining Service Quality in Remote Teaching Environment: Case of Lebanese International University
Authors: Aoun Malak , El Amine Nour
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The shift from traditional face-to-face classes to virtual classrooms in response to Covid 19 pandemic has affected the higher education sector worldwide, including Lebanon. Among all private universities in Lebanon, the Lebanese International University (LIU) is the largest in terms of enrolment, which enroll 30% of higher education students in the country. Therefore, this study evaluates the LIU experience in remote teaching. After completing three consecutive online semesters, it was essential to measure to which extent did the remote instructor performance affected the educational service quality at LIU.

Methodology: By the end of the Fall 2021 semester, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted among students at the School of Business and a total of 450 usable responses pertaining to undergraduate students were considered for data analysis.

Findings: Using SPSS Software, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire has been verified and results showed that remote instructors’ performance has a significant and strong positive correlation with all dimensions of service quality; highest for reliability and lowest for tangible. Moreover, regression analysis results showed that 81.5 % of the variance in service quality scores can be predicted from the remote instructors’ performance.

Suggestions: Future studies could collect data in a longitudinal manner and include a more representative student sample of the university students.
Informal Economy Enabling Tax Evasion and Money Laundering in Pakistan: An Analytical Study
Authors: Khan Amir , Akhtar Naureen , Khan Muhammad Danyal , Habib Rao Imran
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The primary objective of this article is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the informal economy in Pakistan enabling money laundering and tax evasion in Pakistan. Furthermore, it also looks into the informal economy’s implications for the economic growth of Pakistan. Finally, this article recommends potential reforms for formalization of economy of Pakistan for prevention of such crimes.

Methodology: A review regarding informal economy in Pakistan enabling money laundering and tax evasion with the help of prior studies has been conducted.

Findings: The formalization of the informal sector, according to this article, is important not only for raising tax revenues, but also for digital, skilled-based improvement of business activities, ramping up the operations and maintenance size of small businesses, increasing and diversifying production, and enhancing the lot of low-wage earners.

Implications: Lawmakers should focus on the implications of informal financial channels like hawala and hundi, which continue to operate beneath the radar of the informal sector. In order to identify money laundering, the Pakistani government must focus on strengthening and encouraging the digitization of the economy. The digitization of the economy is critical to the formalization of Pakistan's economy.
Do Gender and Education Matter for Company Financial Performance? Evidence from Indonesian Companies
Authors: Zakaria Adam , Suherman Suherman , Buchdadi Agung Dharmawan , Rahmayanti Sukma Andika , Siregar Muhammad  Edo Suryawan
Published: July 2021

This research is aimed to investigate the influence of gender diversity and educational level in board of commissioner on the performance of non-financial company listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2013-2017 period. Gender diversity as the first research variable was measured by female existence as the head of commissioner, female existence on board of commissioner and its proportion. Meanwhile, education level of female in board of commissioner as the second variable was measured with dummy 1 for master and doctoral graduate and 0 for other levels. Next, the company performance variable is proxied with a return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and Tobin’s Q. The model employed in this research was an unbalanced data panel using fixed and random effect model approach. The results show that gender diversity has a significant impact on ROA, but an insignificant impact on ROE and Tobin’s Q. Further, education does not have a significant impact on financial performance. In general, board characteristics do not have an important role in determining financial performance.
Influence of repetitive diving in freshwater on pressure equalization and Eustachian tube function in recreational scuba divers
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany, Jansen Stefanie , Boor Manuela ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany, Meyer Moritz F ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany, Pracht Eberhard D ,   German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn, Germany, Volland Ruth ,   Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, University Children’s Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, Kluenter Heinz D ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany, Huettenbrink Karl-Bernd ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany, Beutner Dirk ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany, Grosheva Maria ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Germany
Published: July 2021

Introduction: We investigated the effect of repetitive pressure exposure during freshwater dives on Eustachian tube function and the middle ear, assessed by the Eustachian tube function test (ETFT). Methods: This prospective observational cohort study included 23 divers over three consecutive days of diving in freshwater lakes in Nordhausen, Germany. Participants underwent otoscopy and ETFT before the first dive, between each dive and after the last dive. ETFT included regular tympanometry (R-tymp), tympanometry after Valsalva (V-tymp) and after swallowing (S-tymp). The peak pressure difference between the R-tymp and the V-tymp (R-VdP) defined effectiveness of pressure equalization after Valsalva manoeuvres. We evaluated the change in compliance and peak pressure and correlated the results to the otoscopic findings and diving experience. Results: Twenty-three divers performed 144 dives. Middle ear barotrauma was assessed using the Edmonds modification of the TEED scoring system. In the ETFT, the R-tymp peak pressure displayed a negative shift from day one to three (P = 0.001) and differed significantly between the experience groups (P = 0.01). R-VdP did not change significantly on any of the three days of diving (all P > 0.05). Participants without MEBt showed significantly lower R-tymp values than did those with barotrauma (P = 0.019). Conclusion: Repetitive pressure exposure during three consecutive days of freshwater diving led to a negative shift of the peak pressure in the middle ear. Less experienced divers showed significantly higher middle ear peak pressure and higher pressure differences after equalization manoeuvres. Higher middle ear peak pressure was also associated with a higher prevalence of barotrauma.
Saturation diver fatality due to hydrogen sulphide while working on a subsea pipe line
Authors:   Hyperbaric Solutions, Mumbai, India, Kulkarni Ajit C
Published: July 2021

In the offshore oil industry, Multipurpose Support Vessels with extensive diving capability are used for inspection, maintenance and repair of subsea pipelines. The diving industry has developed systemic safety checks and strict regulatory control after a number of fatal accidents in early years. However, accidents do continue to occur and, when involving divers in the water, are often fatal. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), called ‘sour gas’ in an oil field, is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on sulphate containing organic matter. A highly toxic gas, it remains a constant danger for offshore oil industry workers who must remain vigilant. Crude oil and gas produced in these oilfields is called ‘sour crude’ and pipelines carry this crude with varying content of dissolved H2S to shore for processing. Divers are routinely called to attend to leaking pipelines and come in contact with this crude. Their hot water suits and umbilical lines are often covered with crude containing dissolved H2S. There is always a possibility that these may enter and contaminate the bell environment. Such a case leading to fatality is reported here.
Transformation on the run—Digitising medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Medical Education Research and Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, Hong Wei-Han , Pallath Vinod ,   Medical Education Research and Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, Foong Chan Choong ,   Medical Education Research and Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, Tan Christina Phoay Lay ,   Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, Marret Mary Joseph ,   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, Abdul Aziz Yang Faridah ,   Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, Vadivelu Jamuna ,   Medical Education Research and Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Published: July 2021

Introduction: The article is a succinct summary of events and process for emergency digitisation and transition to remote teaching during the COVID- 19 pandemic. The challenges of such transition included the need for enhanced infrastructure facilities, compliance to directives from regulatory bodies, providing an equivalent learning experience in the virtual learning environment (VLE) and ensuring the end user capacity to utilise the VLE created. Methods: To accomplish this task a suitable instructional design and transition model was utilised to create an integrated Moodle and Microsoft Teams platform as the VLE. The curriculum was recreated in the VLE through review of existing infrastructure and resources, deconstructing the demands of the curriculum, reconstructing the learning experiences of curriculum in VLE and innovating to improve. The end user training was also provided using the same VLE created, which ensured capacity building. Virtual Clinical Assessments (VCA) were created to ensure the completion of assessment tasks. Results: The utilisation of the ACTIONS transition model resulted in the evolution of instructional delivery from a Web Enhanced approach to a customised Web Centric approach and implementation of Virtual Clinical Assessments. Students expressed their satisfaction in the learning experience through VLE, but were anxious about their clinical training and connectivity issues. Conclusion: This transition demonstrated the need of future directions in terms of learner readiness to be more self-directed and self-determined, design thinking for transformation to a Web Centric curriculum, faculty readiness to change and develop the competency of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK).
Optimizing the Role of Tempe Makers in the Development of KAMPUNG TEMPE Potentials as the Pioneer of Food and Climate Sovereignty
Authors: Fidyasari Ambar , Joko Raharjo Sentot , Adhihapsari Wirastika
Published: July 2021

Beji Village, Junrejo Sub-District of Batu City has been known as “Kampung Tempe” as most of the people produce tempe. Active participation from universities is definitely important to assist the production of “tempe” in Beji village. This assistance program is aimed to enhance the production of “ tempe”  to optimize the production yield, time-efficiency and hygiene which also generate adequate profits. The target subjects of this social assistance program was the group of SMSE “tempe” active businessmen in “Kampung Tempe”. The program included assistance in producing “Tempe” using Glucono Delta-Lactone method. This technology was expected to be the solution to address problems related to inconsistent quality due to the use of traditional method without reducing the taste and quality. This program was administered as a training program which included advisory, demonstration and independent assistance. The results of this research showed that the program successfully improved subjects’ knowledge on the use of more efficient method which produced “tempe” with better quality within shorter time, making the cash flow more efficient
Perancangan Sistem Pengelolaan Limbah Durian Layak Kompos di Agrowisata Kampung Durian Ponorogo
Authors: Masrifah Atika , Setyaningrum Haris , Susilo Adib , Haryadi Imam
Published: July 2021

Ngebel is known as one of the centers for durian fruit in Ponorogo, and is known as Kampung Durian. Durian skin waste that has not been utilized. Through the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach the team of this community service has assisted to make use of durian skin waste to become organic fertilizer to supplements the durian crops. Through the construction of the composter house and technology transfer support program for the processing of durian skin waste into organic fertilizer, the results showed that the people of Kampung Durian village were able to make organic fertilizer with good quality standards. The organic fertilizer products have been tested on durian crops, so that they can increase the production and quality of durian fruit, increase the capacity of the Karang Asri Farmer Group in Kampung Durian to use local resources and increase the capacity to cultivate and process durian skin waste.
Pendampingan Pemasaran Digital Hasil Usaha Badan Usaha Milik Desa “Selo Angon Makmur” dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Terdampak Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Padil Moh , Miftahusyai’an Mohammad , Mulyoto Galih Puji
Published: July 2021

: The purpose of this community service is 1) Formulating and formulating digital marketing training from BUMDes,and  2) Describing the impact of digital marketing training from BUMDes Selo Angon Makmur in empowering people affected by the Covid 19 Pandemic in Tumpang Village, Talun Subdistrict, Blitar Regency. This method of devotion is PAR or Participatory Action Research. The subject of this service is bumdes selo angon makmur business partner community. The data collection techniques in this study use primary and secondary data. The data analysis techniques in this study use interactive analysis. The result of this service is in the form of training assistance from various parties  to open marketing opportunities online market business  withber forthe efforts of the village community and BUMDes. The impact of this training assistance results in advanced training  to prepare various business development programs, one of which is preparing business training for the community such as; 1) Production Training and Business Feasibility. 2) Product Packaging Training. 3) Marketing training  on business results and 4) financial management
Participatory Action in Unraveling Farmers’ Dependence Towards Self-Sufficiency of Shallot Seeds in Pejok Village, Kedungadem Bojonegoro
Authors: Huda Muhammad Nuril , Khoironi Nur , Nuriza Khusnul Isma
Published: July 2021

Pejok Village is one of the largest shallot producers in Bojonegoro Regency. However, there are obstacles faced by farmers. The shallot farmers are relying on other regions for shallot supply. This study aimed to 1) identify farmers’ problems with shallot seedlings from outside the region, 2) find solutions to decrease shallot farmers’ dependency, and 3) take action in building farmers’ independence towards self-sufficiency in shallot seeds. This study applied a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach that involved community interaction in identifying problems and coming up with solutions. Two actions were taken to solve the farmers’ problems: 1) training on the cultivation of shallot seeds; 2) trial of shallot seed cultivation. This participatory action has succeeded in building and developing the capacity of farmers in Pejok Village to realize independence in shallot seedling.
The Librarian and the Collaborative Design of Effective Library Assignments: Recommendations for Faculty on Question Design for Student Success in Research Assignments
Authors: Sanabria Jesús
Published: July 2021

The success of library research assignments depends to some extent on the quality of the research question posed to students. Librarians can help teaching faculty craft more effective research assignments through intentional partnerships where librarians discuss with faculty how to pose well-structured research questions, what library resources are available to support the research and what a faculty member expects a student to learn from the exercise.
Planning from the Middle Out: Phase 1 of 2CUL Technical Services Integration
Authors: Harcourt Kate , LeBlanc Jim
Published: July 2021

The Columbia and Cornell University Libraries’ partnership is now in its fourth year. Its composite acronym (2CUL), which condenses a doubling of the two participating libraries’ initial letters, in itself reflects the very nature of the collaboration’s strategic purpose: a broad integration of library activities in a number of areas – including collection development, acquisitions and cataloging, e-resources and digital management, and digital preservation. In what is perhaps their boldest, most ambitious 2CUL initiative to date, the two libraries have begun planning for and have taken the first steps towards an integration of their substantial technical services operations. In this paper, the authors outline the goals of 2CUL Technical Services Integration (TSI), report on the first phase of the work, reflect on what they have learned so far in planning for this operational union, and look forward to the next steps of the project in which the two institutions will initiate incrementally the functional integration of the two divisions. The period covered in Phase 1 of TSI is September 2012-December 2013.
Working Together: Joint-Use Canadian Academic and Public Libraries
Authors: Sarjeant-Jenkins Rachel , Walker Keith
Published: July 2021

The research purpose was to learn about existing joint use public-academic libraries in Canada including their establishment, structure, benefits, and challenges and to determine the requirements for successful partnerships. Following a literature review, a short survey was conducted to gather data on the number, location, and types of public-academic library partnerships. In-depth telephone interviews were then held with key personnel from joint use libraries to learn more about the libraries and the nature of the partnerships. The research surfaced three unique examples of joint use public-academic libraries. In addition, key requirements for successful partnerships that were posited through the literature review were supported by the research data – commitment, a shared vision, and a need that requires fulfillment. Possible limitations of the research are the initial survey’s reliance on responses from academic library directors and the survey timing. There is limited information about partnerships between Canadian public and academic libraries and no single document that brings together data on partnerships across Canada. With this study, public and academic libraries will learn of successful joint use Canadian public-academic libraries along with the key requirements for sustainable partnerships.
La mujer instruida. Las políticas educativas modernas porfiristas y la formación de la Academia Profesional para Señoritas en Monterrey, Nuevo León, 1892-1895
Authors: Ceballos Ana
Published: July 2021

El 26 de octubre de 1895, Juana Pérez Moreno, Emerenciana Guerra y Juana Panza, estudiantes para telegrafistas de la Academia Profesional para Señoritas, hicieron un acto público para demostrar cómo funcionaba este aparato moderno. Entre los espectadores estaba Bernardo Reyes, gobernador de Nuevo León y político liberal. Este acto reflejó los adelantos modernos de la época: las políticas educativas que ayudaron a formar una escuela pública para la instrucción femenina profesional[1]. En el presente ensayo, estudiaré cómo y por qué el gobierno de Nuevo León, en los últimos años del siglo XIX, apoyó con vehemencia el fomento de la educación pública y la formación de mujeres profesionistas.
Role of telemedicine in cancer service Republic of Bashkortostan
Authors:   Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Zabelin M.V ,   Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, Izmailov A.A. ,   GAUZ RKOD of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan; Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, Ayupov R.T. ,   GAUZ RKOD of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan; Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, Rakhimov R.R. ,   GAUZ RKOD of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan; Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, Rustamkhanov R.A. ,   GAUZ RKOD of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan; Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, Gaynullin A.Kh. ,   GAUZ RKOD of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bashkortostan; Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Published: July 2021

Introduction. The topic of telemedicine in Russia is now extremely relevant in connection with the current coronavirus infection in the pandemic. Diagnostics and prevention of the spread of epidemics, as well as remote treatment of patients, is currently the main task of the telemedicine section of the provision of cancer care in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The spread of the coronavirus infection COVID-19 has become a new challenge and a powerful impetus for the rapid development of telemedicine technologies (TMT) in the Republic. Materials and methods. The article describes in detail the algorithm for conducting telemedicine consultations (TMC) at the level  doctor-doctor  in the profile  oncology  upon requests from medical organizations of levels 1, 2, 3 received through the Republican Medical Information and Analytical System of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Results. The results of the work of the Republican clinical oncological dispensary (RСOD) telemedicine service for 2020 are presented. RСOD consultants conducted 32,295 telemedicine consultations on the  oncology  profile directed by medical organizations of the 2nd and 3rd levels of the Republic of Bashkortostan. With the introduction of TMK into the oncological service of the Republic of Bashkortostan, there was a natural shortening of the examination time for cancer patients. The remote appointment of the necessary examinations one day prior to a full-time visit to a specialized RKOD specialist made it possible to shorten the time frame from the time of establishing an oncological diagnosis to the oncological consultation and the beginning of specialized treatment. Conclusions. The widespread introduction of telemedicine in the work of the oncological service of the Republic of Bashkortostan may turn out to be a powerful tool for providing quality care while maintaining patient safety in a pandemic. The impact of the pandemic could turn teleoncology into the main practice of providing outpatient medical care for cancer patients.