bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emotion socialization parenting practices of mother and father in adolescence: A systematic review of literature
Authors: Maia Sara , Pereira Ana Isabel
Published: July 2021

This paper reviews the available research exploring Emotion Socialization Parenting Practices (ESPP) of mothers and fathers of adolescents. PRISMA guidelines for systematic review were used to conduct the literature search. Seven studies that met the criteria were included, indicating insufficient research focusing simultaneously mother and fathers’ ESPP. In general, the studies presented good methodological quality. Results suggest that both parents show more positive ESPP than negative. However, mothers tend to have more positive ESPP than fathers and fathers tend to show more negative ESPP than mothers. The association of parental ESPP with adolescent’s psychological outcomes appears to vary with parent’s gender and with the type of outcomes (externalizing vs. internalizing symptoms). When considering the combined effects of mother and father ESPP, the results showed that parental consistency in the use of negative ESPP was associated with higher levels of adolescent psychopathology.
Psychosocial assessment of lung cancer patients and their caregivers
Authors: Clara Cátia Andreia , Monteiro Sara Otília Marques , Bártolo Ana Cláudia Pereira
Published: July 2021

Lung cancer (LC) is one of the most common types of cancer disease worldwide. Studies in the field show that the appearance of a pathology of this form causes changes not only in the patient’s life, namely psychological problems, functional limitations and poorer health due to the clinical consequences of treatments, but also in their family, where caregivers often face the challenge of providing long-term daily care that induces a physical, psychosocial and financial burden (Borges et al., 2017; Hewitt et al., 2003; Tan et al., 2018). The main objective of the present study is to compare and relate the two groups (patients and caregivers) considering the quality of life (QoL) and symptoms of psychological distress (anxiety and depression). The total sample consisted of 30 patient/caregiver dyads. The instruments used were: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; European Organization for Research and Treatment of Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C-30) and its specific module for lung cancer (LC13); Caregiver Oncology Quality of Life Questionnaire (CarGOQoL) and Zarit Burden Interview Scale (ZBI). The results suggest the influence of depressive symptomatology on patients’ QoL [F(1)=6.390; p<0.05] and depressive and anxious symptomatology and burden on caregivers’ QoL [F(3)=7.815; p<0.001]. A positive association was found between depressive symptomatology of patients and caregivers (r=0.458; p=0.011) and differences in anxious symptomatology were also observed, with a higher result in the patient’s group.
Факторы (не)доверия заказчикам на биржах удаленной работы
Authors: Тюлюпо Алексей Витальевич
Published: July 2021

Доверие играет важную роль в социальных и экономических взаимодействиях. Перенос значительной части этих взаимодействий в онлайн-среду — равно как и развитие интернета в целом — актуализирует задачу изучения доверия в новых условиях. В фокусе статьи находятся факторы формирования доверия заказчикам услуг на биржах удаленной работы, поскольку этот способ трудоустройства становится все более заметным на рынке труда. Эмпирической основой исследования служат «цифровые следы» — корпус из почти полумиллиона сообщений 40 тысяч пользователей сайта c 2010 по 2020 г., оставленных в рамках семи тысяч конкурсов на одной из крупнейших в русскоязычном интернете бирж удаленной работы. Методология основывается на комплексной работе с текстами, включающей качественный анализ и классификацию сообщений, содержащих недоверие заказчику, методом машинного обучения. Модель доверия клиентам на бирже удаленной работы тестируется с помощью логистической регрессии, а качественный анализ служит для выявления ограничений модели и механизмов установления доверия, не поддающихся квантификации.
Результатом работы стали свидетельства того, что администрация биржи имеет обширные возможности для контроля порядка взаимодействия пользователей (а следовательно, и «организации» доверия). На этом фоне предлагаемые фрилансерам репутационные системы оказываются малоэффективными для защиты их трудовых прав. Дефицит специализированных маркеров благонадежности клиента вынуждает фрилансеров использовать альтернативные механизмы для доступа к этой информации. Полученные выводы способствуют пониманию особенностей социальных взаимодействий в онлайн-режиме и могут быть использованы для совершенствования работы интернет-платформ.
Благодарность. Исследование выполнено при финансовой поддержке РФФИ в рамках научного проекта № 20-011-00587.
Sarima-arch versus genetic programming in stock price prediction
Authors: KEMALBAY Gulder
Published: July 2021

In financial time series, one of the most challenging problems is predicting stock prices since the data generally exhibit deviation from the assumptions of stationary and homoscedasticity. For homogenous non-stationary time series, the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model is the most commonly used linear class including some transformation such as differencing and variance stabilizing process. However, stock market data is often nonlinear, which indicates that more advanced methods are necessary. Genetic Programming (GP) is one of the evolutionary computational methods that could capture both linear and nonlinear patterns in time series data. The present study aims to build a machine learning tool using GP for prediction The Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 (XU100) index and compare the obtained results with conventional seasonal ARIMA(SARIMA) and ARCH models. In order to achieve this goal, it was first modeled with the SARIMA model after appropriate transfor- mations were made to the stock price series and the diagnostic control result showed that the residual of the SARIMA model have the heteroscedasticity problem. Then, the ARCH model was applied to SARIMA residuals to eliminate this effect and an integrated SARIMA-ARCH model is obtained. Since it is possible and capable to model nonlinear and non-stationary time series using GP without any pre-assumptions, we proposed GP to predict the stock price series. The function set of GP consists of not only arithmetic but also trigonometric functions. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to predict XU100 stock price data using GP. In this experiment, the data set consists of the daily closing prices of the XU100 index over 775 days from the beginning of 2017 until the end of January 2020. The experimental results obtained show that the accuracy metrics used in the study are lower in the proposed GP model compared to other models. These results reveal that the GP method provides better predictive results for the financial time series data of the XU100 index than traditional methods.
Can Contingency Fee Reforms Improve Maternal & Infant Health? Evidence from Nevada
Authors: DeCicca Philip , Malak Natalie
Published: July 2021

Contingency fee laws are intended to reduce the amount of defensive medicine practiced by physicians, but their impact on such behavior is theoretically ambiguous. While nearly half of all states have adopted some type of contingency fee laws, very little empirical evidence exists with respect to related impacts, and no rigorous studies examine their potential impacts on health. We examine the impact of a particular contingency fee reform that occurred in Nevada in 2004 using synthetic control methods. Consistent with our expectations, we find a systematic increase in the C-section rate of less-educated mothers in Nevada after implementation of the reform. However, we find no systematic effect on infant mortality, suggesting that contingency reforms contribute to an increase in defensive medicine without a corresponding improvement in health.
Modeling Short-Range Interactions in Concentrated Newtonian Fiber Bundle Suspensions
Authors: Meyer N. , Hrymak A. N. , Kärger L.
Published: July 2021

Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) offer a cost efficient way to enhance mechanical properties of a polymer with long discontinuous fibers, while maintaining formability to integrate functions, such as ribs, beads or other structural reinforcements. During SMC manufacturing, fibers remain often in a bundled configuration and the resulting fiber architecture determines part properties. Accurate prediction of this architecture by simulation of flow under consideration of the transient rheology and transient fiber orientations can speed up the development process. In particular, the interaction of bundles is of significance to predict molding pressures correctly in a direct simulation approach, which resolves individual fiber bundles. Thus, this work investigates the tangential short-range lubrication forces between fiber bundles with analytical and numerical techniques. A relation between the effective sheared gap between bundles and the bundle separation distance at the contact point is found and compared to experimental results from literature. The result is implemented in an ABAQUS contact subroutine to incorporate short-range interactions in a direct bundle simulation framework.
Nanoclay Migration and the Rheological Response of PBAT/LDPE Blends
Authors: Nofar M. , Mohammadi M. , Carreau P. J.
Published: July 2021

Blends of a poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and a low density polyethylene (LDPE) (80 wt%/20 wt%) were prepared through a twin screw extruder while incorporating 3 wt% Cloisite 30B (C30B) nanoclay that possessed a much higher affinity with PBAT. The blends were processed through three melt mixing strategies: ( i) direct mixing of all three components, (ii) mixing C30B and PBAT followed by mixing with LDPE, and (iii) mixing C30B and LDPE followed by mixing with PBAT. The rheological properties of each system were determined in small amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS) experiments. The migration of C30B nanoparticles from the LDPE minor phase towards the PBAT matrix was then monitored in the blend nanocomposites prepared through strategy (iii) via SAOS time sweep experiments. It was firstly understood that the C30B migration could be detected during time sweep SAOS experiments. The migration time was observed to be frequency dependent due to the smaller length scales probed at larger frequencies. Such migration occurred even faster when the SAOS time sweep experiments were conducted at a higher temperature due to the viscosity reduction.
Analyzing trends in the aural decoding errors of Japanese EFL learners
Authors: Lange Kriss , Matthews Joshua
Published: July 2021

Japanese EFL learners’ difficulty with accurately decoding connected English speech motivated this mixed methods study. The aural decoding capacities of 63 first-year Japanese university students, with low to intermediate level English proficiency, were first measured with a battery of paused transcription tests (PTT). The transcriptions were clusters of three-words that each possessed attributes typical of co-articulated speech. In addition, after each test, a subgroup of 10 participants individually listened to the same PTT and recounted introspective self-observations of their perceived difficulties with the aural decoding tasks in their L1. These quantitative and qualitative data were used to identify four trends in decoding errors which were categorized as follows: limited collocation familiarity, syntactic knowledge constraints, difficulties utilizing co-text, and L1 phonological influence. This study investigates some of the difficulties associated with aural decoding, highlights the challenges of identifying the origins of decoding errors and suggests that more focus is needed on developing decoding skills as well as knowledge of formulaic language in L2 listening education.
Philosophy and Digitization: Dangers and Possibilities in the New Digital Worlds
Authors: Pedersen Esther Oluffa , Brincker Maria
Published: July 2021

Our world is undergoing an enormous digital transformation. Nearly no area of our social, informational, political, economic, cultural, and biological spheres are left unchanged. What can philosophy contribute as we try to understand and think through these changes? How does digitization challenge past ideas of who we are and where we are headed? Where does it leave our ethical aspirations and cherished ideals of democracy, equality, privacy, trust, freedom, and social embeddedness? Who gets to decide, control, and harness the powers of digitization and for which purposes? Epistemologically, do most of us understand these new mediations – and thus fabrics – of our new world? Lastly – how is the new technological landscape shaping not only our living conditions but also our collective imaginary and our self-identities?
The two concurrent gender systems of Mba
Authors: Fiedler Ines , Güldemann Tom , Winkhart Benedikt
Published: July 2021

This paper describes the gender system of the Ubangi language Mba, which can be characterized by the co-existence of two different classification systems. The ‘formal agreement’ system is tightly bound with the nominal deriflection system, while the ‘semantic agreement’ system, by contrast, emanates from a tripartite distinction in the language made between masculine humans, other animates, and inanimates. Whereas formal agreement is manifested on different elements that modify the head noun, the semantic agreement system operates in the pronominal domain, mostly outside the noun phrase.
The gender system of Noon: insights into the reorganization of agreement
Authors: Merrill John T. M. , Apel Viktoria
Published: July 2021

This chapter examines the gender and deriflection systems of the Noon language of Senegal. The Noon deriflection system is notable for exhibiting a high number of unprefixed nouns, in contrast with the pervasive gender system characterized by prefixes on a variety of agreement targets. Two related but distinct gender systems can be identified. The first system is sensitive only to the lexical identity of the noun. The second system is influenced by the semantic factors of animacy and diminutiveness, as well as the phenomenon of reduction to a “default” gender, which can be seen as a reorganization of the first, more conservative agreement scheme.
The gender system of Durop
Authors: Connell Bruce
Published: July 2021

This paper presents an analysis of grammatical gender and agreement in Durop, a language of the Upper Cross subgroup of Cross River. The data used are drawn from Kastelein (Kastelein, Bianca. 1994. A phonological and grammatical sketch of DuRop. Leiden: University of Leiden Scriptie), whose analysis treats gender as the singular – plural pairings of nouns different from the present approach. Kastelein identifies eight concord classes (agreement classes); these form the basis of gender in Durop in the present analysis; as many as 24 agreement classes are identified here. The various systems comprising nominal classification, agreement and gender in Durop are compared and discussed. The agreement system comprises three subsystems of differing numbers of agreement classes.
1,3-Dimethyl-tetrakis(2-triphenylsilylethyl)dimethyldisiloxane: a new carbosilane for the preparation of high-refractive-index films
Authors: Legrand Sacha , Kärkkäinen Ari
Published: July 2021

A new carbosilane has been synthesised in one step by hydrosilylation of 1,3-dimethyl-tetravinyldisiloxane with triphenyl silane. The new carbosilane has been characterized by 1D and 2D NMR, MS, and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). The new carbosilane has been spin-coated on silicon wafers to prepare a film with very high refractive index (μ = 1.520) and excellent hydrophobicity. The film has also been analysed by Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Spectroscopy (DRIFT). The preparation of the new carbosilane does not generate waste, and its application can be easily scaled-up. Consequently, the new precursor is likely to be very useful for industrial optoelectronic applications.
Deterioration of pituitary function without relapse after steroid therapy for IgG4-related hypophysitis
Authors: Nishi Nobuyuki , Takeshima Ken , Morita Shuhei , Iwakura Hiroshi , Nishi Masahiro , Matsuoka Takaaki
Published: July 2021

IgG4-related hypophysitis is an autoimmune hypophysitis associated with IgG4-related disease. Swelling of the pituitary gland is responsive to steroid therapy, but the prognosis of pituitary function after the treatment remains unclear. The present case implies that transiently improved pituitary function can re-worsen during long-term follow-up in IgG4-related hypophysitis. A 71-year-old male patient with IgG4-related hypophysitis visited a nearby hospital with malaise, anorexia, and polyuria. Pituitary dysfunction was suspected, so he was referred to our hospital for further examination. Imaging studies and laboratory data showed swelling of the pituitary gland and panhypopituitarism, which dramatically improved following steroid therapy. There was no evidence of relapsing IgG4-related disease during prednisolone tapering. Pituitary function was examined after 4 years under treatment with low-dose prednisolone; surprisingly, anterior pituitary function had worsened again. Our case suggests a need for continuous monitoring of pituitary function after steroid therapy for IgG4-related hypophysitis. This report illustrates the natural course of pituitary function in IgG4-related hypophysitis and may be informative when considering the introduction of steroid therapy.

Learning points

Steroid therapy is an effective first-line therapy for pituitary dysfunction and pituitary swelling in IgG4-related hypophysitis.

Pituitary function can worsen again during follow-up, despite transient improvement after steroid therapy in IgG4-related hypophysitis.

Continuous monitoring of pituitary function is necessary for IgG4-related hypophysitis, regardless of disease activity.
Treatment’s effect on mechanical properties of kenaf bast/natural rubber latex foam
Authors: Sallehuddin Nurul Jannah , Ismail Hanafi
Published: July 2021

Non-treated and silane-treated kenaf bast/natural rubber latex foam (NRLF) were prepared using the Dunlop method at different filler loading (0, 3, 5, and 7 pphr). The properties were investigated in terms of mechanical properties, tensile, compression, hardness, and swelling behavior. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize kenaf bast/NRLF. With the modulus at 100% elongation (M100), the compression strength and hardness showed increments in value with increments of kenaf loading. However, different results showed in tensile strength, elongation at break, swelling percentage, and recovery percentage, which decreased at higher filler loading. Silane-treated kenaf bast/NRLF showed higher value in all properties except for elongation at break, swelling, and recovery percentage. The improvement of properties was supported by SEM surface morphological studies that showed better adhesion between the rubber matrix and kenaf filler.
Off-field transportation and storage of corn stover with medium-high moisture content based on the multistage continuous cold roll forming method
Authors: Ding Ning , Li Haitao , Yan An , Li Shouzhong , Liu Pingyi , Wei Wenjun
Published: July 2021

The moisture content of corn stover during the harvest season in the Huang-Huai-Hai region of China is approximately 50%. To achieve rapid off-field transportation and to prolong its shelf life, a method suitable for corn stover with medium-high moisture content was considered based on the stover multistage continuous cold roll forming method. An orthogonal experiment was adopted by taking the moisture content, sterilization method, and inhibitor addition method as experimental factors and taking the shelf life, percent rebound, and density of the molding blocks as the experimental indices. It was found that the steam sterilization method can prolong the shelf life of the molding block the most. The percent rebound and the density were primarily affected by the moisture content, followed by the sterilization method. A comprehensive analysis indicated that the optimal treatment mode was a moisture content of 45%, and the optimal sterilization method was steam sterilization with no inhibitor. In this mode, the molding block can be stored for 72 h without mildew with an average temperature of 32 °C and an average humidity of 48% during the day. The percent rebound was 24.3%, and the density can reach 310 kg/m3 after the completion of rebound.
Natural paper-layered composites with air barrier properties achieved by coating with bacterial cellulose
Authors: Kaźmierczak Marta , Olejnik Tomasz P. , Kmiotek Magdalena
Published: July 2021

In some respects the safest food packaging material is paper that is completely free of chemical additives, made only from primary cellulosic fibers. There is no information in the literature on giving paper barrier properties using nanocellulose without any additives, especially bacterial cellulose, by applying a coating to a fibrous semi-product. In order to prepare paper-layered composites, paper sheets made of beaten or non-beaten softwood or hardwood cellulose pulp, or their 50/50 (wt./wt.) mix, were used in the experiment. After the application of bacterial cellulose onto the sheets, the paper became completely impermeable to air, which means that fine microbial fibers had filled the voids (pores) between plant cellulose fibers. The results of the experiment could be regarded as a perfect, biodegradable packaging material.
Connections Between Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
Authors: Jumani Nabi Bux
Published: July 2021

A fundamental component in professional education is the link between theory and practice. However, students in professional education programmes experience a lack of coherence between theory and practice which is often described as theory practice gap. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between theory and practice in MA Education Programmes offered by International Islamic University and to contribute with knowledge about how to bridge the gap between theory and practice in teacher education programme. Data were obtained through focus group interview with 40 MA Education female students who completed their four months teaching practice in December 2011. Data reveal that student teachers are quite satisfied with their pedagogical preparation and find difference in theory and practice in teacher education institutions and practice schools in Pakistan. Data indicate that student teachers were not allowed by schools to implement their learnt teaching strategies.
Коронавірусний S-антиген як маркер ефективної вакцинації
Authors: Спиридонов В.Г. , Мельничук М.Д.
Published: July 2021

Отримано дріжджовий аналог фрагмента S-антигену коронавірусу (SARS-CoV-2), що відповідає за зв’язування із клітинним рецептором АСЕ-2. Ідентичність отриманого дріжджового аналога щодо нативного, вірусного, була визначена в непрямому ІФА і вестерн-блот-аналізі із використанням комерційної кролячої анти-SARS-CoV-2 S сироватки. Імунологічну реактивність синтезованого дріжджового аналога S-антигену аналізували в непрямому ІФА із сироватками волонтерів (n = 8), відібраними до вакцинації і на 28-му добу після першої вакцинації. Вакцинація проводилася китайською вакциною SinoVac у два етапи з проміжком в 14 діб. Результати аналізу показали, що титрантитіл на 28-му добу після першої вакцинації достовірно в 4 рази вищий, ніж до вакцинації, що підтверджує сероконверсію внаслідок застосування даної вакцини і побічно служить маркером ефективної вакцинації з утворенням віруснейтралізуючих антитіл.
MARKET TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF UKRAINE: A VIEW THROUGH THE PRISM OF "NON-ECONOMIC" POLICY
Authors:   State Educational and Scientific Institution ", Drobiazko Anatoliy ,   Academy of Financial Management"
Published: July 2021

The author analyzes the processes occurring in the banking sector of Ukraine from the standpoint of "non-economic" policy, the theory of which is currently being discussed in modern economics. According to the author, the impact of such a policy does not allow Ukraine to find the optimal strategy for its development, in particular regarding the regulation in the banking sector. One of the reasons for this is the shortage of public administration, which is generally characteristic of countries with economies in transition. It is proved that the NBU's "settlement" of the banking market after 2014 was extremely unsuccessful from an economic point of view. Quantitative estimates of losses suffered by the Ukrainian economy as a result of the campaign to clean up the banking sector during 2014-2016 are presented and analyzed. Through the prism of the typology of "non-economic" policy, the author considers the processes of demonetization of Ukraine's economy and current problems of the national stock market. It is determined that during the reforms in the banking sector, the adoption by the ruling elite, as well as the by the judiciary, of a series of uncalculated and unconsidered decisions poorly consistent with Ukraine’s specific features led to destructive consequences, which affect the long-term development of the country's economy. In addition to economic losses (more than 10 billion USD) and the planting of a ticking bomb under the future lending, the "bankfall" brought about social damage, which is the loss, by the most active segment of the population, of the confidence in the economic strategy proposed by government officials. In recent years, after the crisis of 2014, no banking institutions have been registered, while the number of banks’ separate branches is rapidly declining, along with the corresponding number of jobs. The author concludes that the current practice of selling liquidation assets of bankrupt banks will have a long-term negative effect, because it benefited bad creditors who bought their overdue debt at a discount through third parties, while the most active part of the population (depositors "200+" and small and medium businesses) suffered losses and lost confidence in banks. It is noted that the main reason for Ukraine to choose the "non-economic" policy is the separation of the management decisions from real socio-economic needs. As a result, the economic decisions initiated in this area not only cause material damage, but also hinder this country’s civilizational advancement
PROSPECTS FOR STATE SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIOMETHANE INDUSTRY IN UKRAINE UNTIL 2040
Authors:   State Institution ", Trypolska Galyna ,   Institute for Economics and Forecasting, NAS of Ukraine"
Published: July 2021

The paper considers the prospects for the state support for the development of biomethane industry in Ukraine from 2025 to 2040. The main financial incentives for the use of biomass-derived energy are a special tariff for heat from sources other than natural gas, and a feed-in tariff (the auction price in the future). In the EU, biomethane production is gaining ground due to available financial incentives (premiums to the cost of natural gas, and premiums to feed-in tariff). The main obstacle to the large-scale spread of biogas (and, accordingly, biomethane) is the high cost of equipment. The amounts of state support for biogas production with its purification to biomethane and supply of the latter to the gas transmission and gas distribution networks under the conditions of biomethane production in the amounts provided by the draft Roadmap for Bioenergy Development in Ukraine until 2050 were assessed. While maintaining the price of natural gas at the level of prices of 2021 (EUR 0.24/m3), the need to subsidize biomethane production from 2025 to 2040 can reach EUR 0.263-3.5 billion, on average EUR 16.5-217 million per year. Infrastructure expenditures were not taken into account in the assessment. The possibility of electricity output from biomethane was not considered, as biogas refining to the quality of biomethane requires additional funds. The statutory auction price may be sufficient only for certain types of feedstock and for large biogas plants. The use of biomethane may be appropriate in the transport sector, as biomethane is an "advanced biofuel", and Ukraine already has a relatively extensive network of methane filling stations. Biomethane production in Ukraine will require state support, particularly in the form of direct subsidies to biomethane producers (in the form of premium to the price of natural gas), and in the form of a premium to the auction price. The use of biomethane will partially reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, being also an important element in the decarbonization of sectors using natural gas, replacing up to 0.76 billion m3 of the latter in 2040, which is in line with the global leading decarbonization trends.
FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF INSTITUTIONS FOR SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Berezhnytska Uliana
Published: July 2021

The article considers the conceptual foundations of the functioning of institutions for support and promotion of the development of small and medium businesses. The author defines the significance of such institutions, and the value of their product, that is, the services for small and medium entrepreneurship (SME), which allows a better understanding of the main functional and applied role and purpose of these entities. Given the lack of trust from the population of Ukraine for government agencies and organizations, the presence of a number of problems in the SME support system, and especially the inadequate legislative regulation of the status and definition the functions of the main performers of SME development policy, the article notes that this area needs a qualitative institutional change. The study uses the methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, and induction and tests the methodology of Canvas Business Model strategic planning of the activities of SME support entities. Guided by the principle of functionalism, the author conventionally groups the SME support institutions are conditionally grouped into five main types: business support funds, business centers, business incubators, business innovation centers, and business associations. For each type of SME support institution, the main functional purpose and, accordingly, the main type of operational activity are specified. There are proposals that allow understanding the essence, the functional and applied role and the mission of individual elements of the SME support infrastructure. In practical terms, they can be used in state purpose-oriented programs to promote the development of small and medium businesses in order to qualitatively improve the final product for SME. The author develops a model of the activity for a typical SME promotion entity, which is applicable, can be adapted to specific conditions and is flexible over time. Strategic planning of the entity’s activities based on the methodology of Canvas Business Model allows defining both the value of the product (services for SME), as well as the general value of the entity’s activities, which is extremely important in the SME support system. It is emphasized that each institution of the SME promotion infrastructure performs an important social function. The key values recommended following for SME support institutions are trust, partnership, and righteousness.
Urine Trouble: Reducing Midstream Clean Catch Urine Contamination Among Children 3–17 Years Old
Authors: Hoover Alex C. , Segal Rachel S. , Zimmerman M. Bridget , Lee-Son Kathy , Porterfield Harry S. , Stewart Stephanie A. , Rysavy Matthew A.
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND

Children, caregivers, and clinicians often prefer midstream clean catch technique to urethral catheterization for obtaining urine cultures. However, contamination is common, potentially resulting in unnecessary medical intervention and cost. With this resident-led initiative, we aimed to reduce pediatric midstream clean catch urine culture contamination over 6 months.

METHODS

A bundled intervention was implemented in the emergency department, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics at our institution. Baseline contamination rates were collected April 2016 to September 2017; the intervention was introduced October 2017 to March 2018 and evaluated April 2018 to September 2018. Sustainability was measured October 2018 to September 2020. Balancing measures included rates of repeat urine cultures, positive cultures, and contaminated cultures by urethral catheterization.

RESULTS

Rates of midstream clean catch urine culture contamination were 45.3% preintervention and 30.9% postintervention, a 14.7% (95% confidence interval: 8.0% to 21.5%) absolute decrease. Before and after intervention, girls and patients 16 to 17 years old had the highest rates of midstream clean catch contamination. Six months postintervention, the rate of repeat urine culture decreased from 4.9% to 0.9% with no change in positive culture results or contaminated cultures by urethral catheterization. Over the subsequent 2 years, the impact of the intervention decreased (rate of contamination over 30 months postintervention: 38.4%, a 7.3% [95% confidence interval: 2.9% to 11.6%] absolute decrease; rate of repeat urine culture: 3.2%).

CONCLUSIONS

An intervention to improve midstream clean catch urine culture collection was associated with a clinically meaningful decrease in contamination. Impact of the resident-led intervention decreased over time.
Políticas públicas para el afrontamiento adaptativo del Covid-19: nueva normalidad en Colombia (2020)
Authors: Rico Diana , Barreto Idaly , Mendoza Manuel , Pulido Paola , Duran Sheyla
Published: July 2021

Mediante dos estudios longitudinales de corte cuantitativo, exploramos dimensiones sociodemográficas y psicosociales de 2.722 colombianos en el contexto de la pandemia sobre: medidas gubernamentales, afrontamiento de la situación económica personal y clima socioemocional; para identificar limitaciones de afrontamiento y proponer lineamientos de política pública sobre estrategias adaptativas a la nueva normalidad. Los resultados son consistentes con la teoría. Entre los hallazgos destacamos: la necesidad de articular políticas con estrategias que permitan canalizar la ansiedad y el estrés; evitar actitudes individualistas versus confianza social; y difundir narrativas claras, sencillas y transparentes. Asimismo, recomendamos medidas particulares para grupos con afectación diferencial, relacionadas con condiciones socioeconómicas y con el género.
Sobre la cuestión del sujeto del feminismo: realismo, nominalismo y escepticismo de género
Authors: Uribe Forero Laura María
Published: July 2021

Generalmente, las feministas asumen que sin una noción “gruesa” de las mujeres como categoría política, el feminismo no puede dar cuenta de su propia existencia. Sin embargo, la distinción sexo/género complica explicaciones convencionales de en qué sentido las mujeres son mujeres. Dos grandes corrientes han surgido para resolver este impase: el realismo y el nominalismo de género. En este artículo desarrollo una tercera opción que se ha descartado como “escéptica del género”: aquella que cuestiona el estatus del sujeto como condición de posibilidad de la acción política. En efecto, argumento que el feminismo puede prescindir de la categoría política “mujer(es)” sin por eso renunciar al peso de sus reclamos normativos. A partir del trabajo de Jacques Rancière, propongo que la subjetivación, en cuanto proceso de desidentificación, permite pensar en un feminismo sin mujeres.
Estados en pandemia y narcopopulismos reinventados: consolidación del “narco” como orientador de sociedades ilegales, pero legítimas
Authors: Wilches Tinjacá Jaime Andrés , Ruiz Collantes Xavier , Guerrero Sierra Hugo Fernando
Published: July 2021

La pandemia ocasionada por la Covid-19, demostró una vez más la fragilidad de los Estados Latinoamericanos para implementar un modelo económico y político que garantice los derechos fundamentales de la sociedad. Por el contrario, la economía del narcotráfico ha reafirmado su capacidad de adaptación a esta crisis sanitaria. Como consecuencia, los líderes o “capos” del mundo “narco” han logrado reafirmarse como una estructura que ejerce violencia indiscriminada para garantizar el éxito de los mercados ilegales, pero que es legitimada por un grueso sector de la ciudadanía, en la medida que esté es compensado con un estilo asistencialista y un discurso populista que predica la necesidad de asumir los riesgos de este modelo, ante la incapacidad del Estado para garantizar economías legales en tiempos de restricciones y confinamientos. Como respuesta a este fenómeno, las instituciones estatales, insisten en la moralización del fenómeno y en ignorar –en otros casos prefieren la convivencia silenciosa-, los mercados globales, los procesos logísticos y la red de complicidades que asumen el riesgo del negocio, pero también sus lucrativas ganancias para la sobrevivencia en tiempos de coronavirus.
Abogados al por mayor: la educación jurídica en Colombia desde una visión comparada
Authors: Ceballos Bedoya María Adelaida , García Villegas Mauricio
Published: July 2021

A pesar de la importancia que tiene la educación jurídica en el fortalecimiento del Estado de derecho, en Colombia se ha investigado poco sobre este tema. Este artículo se propone ayudar a remediar ese vacío analizando la educación jurídica colombiana a la luz de los casos de Alemania, Estados Unidos y México. El modelo de educación jurídica alemán se caracteriza por una fuerte regulación estatal; el estadounidense, por los fuertes controles por parte de la profesión, y el mexicano, por la desregulación y el predominio del mercado. Colombia tiende a parecerse a este último modelo. El artículo plantea que la actual educación jurídica colombiana no es una fatalidad, sino el producto de opciones concre- tas que elegimos hace décadas. Esas opciones han sido con frecuencia nocivas, pero son reversibles si aprendemos de las lecciones valiosas de los modelos de otras latitudes.
Una propuesta de herramientas informáticas para el tratamiento estadístico del índice de disponibilidad léxica en estudios correlacionales de educación y movilidad social
Authors: Reyes Valdés Dalia , Reyes-Valdés José R. , Flores Treviño María Eugenia , Ojeda Castañeda Rina B.
Published: July 2021

El trabajo plantea una propuesta para el procesamiento de índices de disponibilidad léxica (ámbito educativo) mediante herramientas estadísticas más eficientes que las usadas en la última década. El planteamiento asociado deriva una ruta de ejercicio interdisciplinar entre lingüistas y estadísticos que capitaliza los corpus lingüísticos, tratándolos como estudios correlacionales dentro del marco de la minería de datos. Se muestran resultados iniciales de la fase cuantitativa del estudio La escuela secundaria como reguladora de los factores discursivos correlativos entre disponibilidad léxica y movilidad social, procesados con metodología de lingüística de corpus y software estadístico libre, correlacionando, con alta eficiencia, índices de disponibilidad léxica y perspectiva de movilidad social en alumnos de secundaria en Saltillo, Coahuila, México, y como un corpus viable de ser correlacionado con bases de datos parciales o censuales para la toma de decisiones en el aula y la política pública por la posibilidad de correlación entre bases de datos.
Identificação de esquemas de mise en scène em A história da eternidade
Authors: Lira Bertrand
Published: July 2021

Tendo o longa-metragem A história da eternidade (Camilo Cavalcante, 2014) como estudo de caso, buscamos identificar as estratégias formais adotadas pelo diretor na construção de sua narrativa. Essas escolhas constituem o que denominamos de mise en scène, procedimentos técnicos (e estéticos) que vão dar corpo à narrativa cinematográfica. Cineastas e estudiosos do cinema têm se dedicado à reflexão sobre a mise en scène desde as primeiras décadas da existência do cinema e, na contemporaneidade, esses estudos ainda despertam forte interesse entre teóricos como Bordwell (2013) e Aumont (2011), entre outros. Pretendemos demonstrar aqui, através de uma observação minuciosa de seus planos e cenas, que os esquemas de mise en scène empregados nesse filme, como longos planos fixos, poucos movimentos de câmera e a encenação em profundidade, por exemplo, distanciam dos procedimentos formais presentes nos filmes mainstream em diversas cinematografias mundiais.
Abundancia relativa, diversidad y patrones de actividad de mamíferos terrestres medianos y grandes, sendero Pájaro Sombrilla, Reserva Biológica Alberto Manuel Brenes, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Authors: Sánchez Porras Ronald , Brenes cambonero Liz , Chavarría Esquivel Kevin , Mejías Vásquez Yeison
Published: July 2021

Con el uso de cámaras trampa se registraron y analizaron las poblaciones de mamíferos terrestres medianos y grandes presentes en el sendero Pájaro Sombrilla, dentro de la Reserva Biológica Alberto Manuel Brenes, Alajuela, Costa Rica. La investigación se realizó desde agosto de 2017 a septiembre de 2018, y abarcó las temporadas seca y lluviosa. Con un esfuerzo de muestreo de 1584 días-trampa, se captaron 21 especies de mamíferos pertenecientes a 7 órdenes y 15 familias. Se registraron 10 especies de carnívoros, este fue el orden más representado. El estudio mostró una riqueza específica de S=21. El índice de Margalef obtuvo una diversidad alta (seca Dmg=2.47, lluviosa Dmg= 3.09), además el índice de Pielou indicó que en ambas temporadas se mantuvo abundancia de media a alta (seca e= 0.69, lluviosa e=0.69). El índice de Shannon-Wiener mostró una diversidad moderada (H´=2.04; seca H´= 1.86, lluviosa H´= 2.03). La prueba de Hutchenson reflejó que el índice de Shannon-Wiener es significativo, así la época lluviosa se diferencia de la época seca (t=1.69; p=0.05; gl=619). Se capturó un 95.45% de las especies terrestres de mamíferos medianos y grandes existentes en el sendero Pájaro Sombrilla, según los resultados de la curva de acumulación de especies. En relación con el índice de abundancia relativa calculado, las especies más abundantes fueron Pecari tajacu (IAR=18.50), Leopardus pardalis (IAR=2.21), Puma concolor (IAR=2.15) y la familia Didelphidae (IAR=2.78). En cuanto a los patrones de actividad, P. tajacu presentó actividad diurna (6:00-20:00). L. pardalis tuvo actividad catameral con dos picos máximos (6:00-8:00 y el otro de 22:00 - 24:00), P. concolor presentó actividad catameral con máximos de actividad a las (14:00-16:00 y 22:00-24:00). Los datos que se presentan en esta investigación pueden ser útiles para la creación de programas de manejo y conservación de la Reserva, sus especies y las interacciones entre estas.
Distopías y la rebelión de las máquinas: Sobre los tópicos del Cyberpunk.
Authors: Masís González Tadeo , Castro López Roberto
Published: July 2021

Se denomina cyberpunk a un segmento de la ciencia ficción desarrollado a partir de la década de los ochenta, cuya principal característica es su mirada crítica hacia la tecnología. El presente artículo tiene por objeto realizar una reflexión sociológica sobre este subgénero de la ciencia ficción, particularmente en torno a los temas presentes en este conjunto de obras y su relación con la modernidad. El análisis aborda especialmente las obras cinematográficas del cyberpunk en términos de cuatro tópicos:  La noción de determinismo tecnológico en sus diferentes acepciones, el temor por parte de los seres humanos a no controlar las máquinas (la noción de rebelión de las máquinas), las distopías y el cyberpunk como crítica a la modernidad.
Assédio moral laboral: planejamento estratégico para a ruptura do ciclo de violência a partir da enfermagem do trabalho
Authors: Lima Israel Coutinho Sampaio , Junior Antonio Rodrigues Ferreira , De Galiza Dayze Djanira Furtado , Sampaio José Jackson Coelho , Brandão Iolanda Bezerra dos Santos
Published: July 2021

Este ensaio objetivou refletir sobre a dinâmica do assédio moral laboral e a função da Enfermagem do Trabalho no planejamento estratégico para a ruptura deste ciclo de violência. Trata-se de um ensaio teórico, que tem como base pesquisadoras importantes sobre o assédio moral no trabalho, no cenário brasileiro. As discussões denotam que a escolha de um dado modelo econômico, por um país, tem forte influência sobre a saúde e a segurança ocupacional dos empregados, devido a situações de hostilidade, constrangimento, humilhação, intimidação e ofensas pelo agressor-organização, que podem resultar em vários danos psicossociais: menos-valia, insatisfação, indignação, desânimo, ansiedade, depressão, isolamento social, síndrome do pânico, tensão muscular, suicídio, entre outros. Diante de tal contexto, apesar do enfermeiro do trabalho desenvolver ações de diagnóstico situacional de segurança ocupacional dos serviços, elaborando, executando e avaliando, planos estratégicos em ações de prevenção, promoção, proteção e de recuperação da saúde dos trabalhadores, não há meios sistematizados que o apóiem. Para tanto, propõe-se a utilização do planejamento estratégico para o enfrentamento do ciclo de violência. As etapas de investigação ajudam a promover espaços de diálogos entre empregados e gestores, em prol da luta contra o assédio moral.
Privacy Of Dwelling House In Islam As A Guide To Housing Development
Authors: Musa Zahari Mahad , Abdullah Mohd Farid Ravi , Usman Abur Hamdi , Iskandar Azwar
Published: July 2021

The dwelling house is part of the basic needs of human life. In Islam, the designation of a place as a dwelling house has its importance. The dwelling house is not only seen as a sanctuary for oneself and his property, but it is also significant in providing space for privacy. This paper aims to discuss privacy related to a dwelling house in Islamic jurisprudence. The discussion will focus on the importance of the privacy rules for a dwelling house to guide the parties involved in housing development. The type of research is qualitative with a socio-historical approach.  The results indicate that Islam provides a balance between social life and the need to be alone. The principles of privacy for a dwelling house not only show the security of shariah objectives, but they also guide the construction industry with divine guidance in sustainable human development.
Salafi Puritanism in Indonesia
Authors: Syamsir Ahmad , Septiadi Muhammad Andi , Nurhakiki Muhamad Ilham , Al-Habsy Muhammad Ihsan , Hidayah Muhammad Rizal Arifin
Published: July 2021

Salafis are known for their puritanical attitudes and thoughts. They strongly desire to purify Islamic teachings by inviting people to avoid shirk, heresy, and superstition. This makes them trapped in these stigmas, thus making them often come into conflict with groups that are opposite to them. Especially when this Salafi understanding came to Indonesia, when they began to spread his puritanical teachings, they were immediately rejected. This study aims to understand the theological instructions adopted by Salafi figures both abroad and domestically. This type of research is qualitative by using secondary data sources and using the Geisteswissenschaften analysis technique developed by Wilhelm Dilthey, which is often used to analyze religious texts of puritan groups using an interpretative approach. In addition, we also conducted observations using non-participatory methods in communities that claim to be Salafi. This study states that Salafis's theology is very rigid and tends only to understand the text according to personal interpretation. This study also finds that people do not really understand the teachings of Salafis as a whole but only take refuge behind the name of Salafis. This research encourages the Ministry of Religion and MUI to be more active in maintaining unity in Islam, although there are some differences of opinion. And also encourage the public to enrich Islamic literature more to be more tolerant in understanding differences.
Introduction to Special Issue on Religion and Violence
Authors: McPhillips Kathleen
Published: July 2021

.