bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El sector servicios: avances de la divulgación de información no financiera en la elaboración de los reportes corporativos en Colombia
Authors:   Fundación Universitaria Panamericana, Brand Jaramillo Rubén Darío , Sánchez Villamil Deisy Nohemí ,   Fundación Universitaria Panamericana, Franco Marín Gina Angélica ,   Fundación Universitaria Panamericana, León Parra Álvaro Iván ,   Fundación Universitaria Panamericana
Published: January 2021

Este capítulo se centró en caracterizar la elaboración y divulgación de los reportes corporativos en el sector de servicios en Colombia, abordando así, los informes de sostenibilidad y los reportes integrados que las empresas colombianas más grandes del país durante el periodo 2013 – 2018 han elaborado. En este sentido, este capítulo identifica los avances de la divulgación de información no financiera de las empresas del sector de servicios. La metodología que se desarrolló fue de carácter cualitativo ya que se trató de determinar la elaboración de los reportes corporativos en el sector de servicios en Colombia. Es por esto que la técnica de investigación que se usó fue la observación y la revisión periódica de los reportes corporativos anuales publicados por las empresas analizadas pertenecientes al sector servicios del país. El periodo de observación de estas publicaciones corresponde a seis años, iniciando en el año 2013, fecha en la cual se publicó el Marco Internacional de Reporte Integrado y hasta el año 2018. Las empresas que fueron objeto de estudio de esta investigación se seleccionaron gracias al informe titulado: “Comportamiento de las 1000 empresas más grandes del sector real, por ingresos operacionales” publicado por la Superintendencia de Sociedades en el mes de mayo del 2019, basándose en sus ingresos operacionales a 31 de diciembre de 2018. A manera de conclusión, se evidenció, que algunas empresas se han caracterizado por elaborar informes de sostenibilidad y reportes integrados en los diferentes años observados. Adicional la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad ha presentado un leve aumento desde el 2013, pero es hasta el 2016 en donde presenta disminuciones por la tendencia de las empresas para elaborar reportes integrados. Uno de los retos para las empresas del sector de servicios es mejorar las cifras presentadas.
Effect of position on gross motor function and spasticity in spastic cerebral palsy children
Authors: Wardah Rauf  , Samia Sarmad  , Iqra Khan  , Muhammad Jawad  , Admin
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effect of positioning on gross motor function and spasticity in spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy children with Gross Motor Function Classification System level IV and V.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at two Paediatric Physical Therapy Centres from November 2018 to July 2019. The study was comprised of seventy four children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy aged between 3 to 8 years. Data was obtained and gross motor functional abilities and spasticity were assessed by GMFM-88 and Modified Ashworth Scale respectively. Twenty four-hour positioning in specific seats, night positioning and standing frames for six months. The child was being positioned in 24 hours according to his challenges for the period of six months. Semi reclined positioning was performed to manage aspiration, oral leak and to develop retention. Prone positioning was done to develop righting reactions, functional sitting position was used in the treatment regime to attain better upright position and neutral pelvic standing using standing frames. SPSS 24 was used to analyse the data.
Results: Paired t-test reported significant improvement in the test scores in lying position, rolling, sitting position, crawling, kneeling, standing, walking or running. n=59 subjects exhibited improvement in the spasticity before and after interventional procedures, while n=15 showed no improvement as the value of p<0.05.
Conclusion: Twenty-Four-hour proper body positioning and postural techniques improved gross motor functioning in all of the five dimensions of functioning. The overall spasticity in quadriplegic cerebral palsy children was also reduced due to appropriate positioning techniques.
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Phenotypic detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase in multidrug-resistant acinetobacter baumannii isolated in Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi
Authors: Asim Ali Shah  , Yasir Ali  , Ayesha Maqbool  , Shahid Ahmad Abbasi  , Admin
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the phenotypic detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase in multidrug-resistant acinetobacter baumannii.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Microbiology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from August 2018 to April 2019, after the ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Consecutive Non- probability sampling technique was used, and comprised clinical specimens, including pus, blood, sputum, urine, tracheal tubes and canula double lumen, which were processed using standard protocols. Colonies of acinetobacter baumannii were identified by gram staining and Analytical Profile Index-20E kit. Combination disc method was used for the identification of extended-spectrum beta-lactamse. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines were used for antimicrobial susceptibility. Data was analysed using SPSS 22 and Sample size was calculated by using earlier study with 5 % margin of error and 95 % confidence level.
Results: Of the 78 isolates, 58(74.4%) related to females and 20(25.6%) to males. There was no extended-spectrum beta-lactamse producer. Imipenem, meropenem, cefotaxime, ampicillin and ceftazidime showed 100% resistance, while colistin and polymyxin B were sensitive to all strains. The incidence rate was high in samples isolated from tracheal tubes 47(60.3%), followed by pus 21(26.9%). Age was not found to be a significant factor (p>0.05).  
Conclusion: Acinetobacter baumannii showed a high resistance to multiple drugs and was not confined to any specific age group. Colistin and polymyxin B were found to be better choices. Continuous...
Recurrent formation of haematocolpos in a young girl with multiple congenital anomalies of the urogenital tract
Authors: Mehreen Yousaf Rana  , Syeda Hira Naqvi  , Rubina Hussain
Published: January 2021

Abstract
An 11-year-old girl, a known case of left crossed fused renal ectopia and sacral hypoplasia presented to the gynaecological OPD in Karachi, Pakistan, in February 2019 with complaints of abdominal pain. On examination, she was found to have a septum covering her vaginal orifice. She was subsequently diagnosed with haematocolpos secondary to imperforate hymen. Incision and drainage was done. However, despite surgical management, she continued to have recurrent formation of haematocolpos for the next two months secondary to multiple complete and partial transverse vaginal septa and post-operative formation of adhesions. Definitive management was done with ultrasound guided needle puncture and drainage, followed by post-operative tampon use to maintain patency.
Keywords: Haematocolpos, urogenital abnormalities, Continuous...
FREQUENCY OF FABRY DISEASE IN A JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS COHORT
Authors: Appenzeller Simone , Paim-Marques Luciana , Virginia Cavalcante Amanda , Verçosa Islane , Carneiro Paula , Souto-Maior Marcia , Marques Erlane
Published: January 2021

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Correlation between functional staging and DDLS in primary open angle glaucoma patients in Vietnam
Authors: Bui Anh Van Thi , Vu Thom Thi , Hoang Tung Thanh
Published: January 2021

Background: Clinically, there are many systems of visual field staging parallel exist. The agreement between glaucoma function and appearance is still uncertain. This study was to compare visual field staging classifications (as function staging) with disc damage likelihood scale (DDLS as appearance staging) in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).Methods: Cross-section study on 55 patients (90 eyes) examined and treated in Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology from 9/2016 – 9/2017. The MD (mean deviation), PSD (pattern standard deviation), VFI (visual field index) indexes were recorded and were used to classify glaucoma staging according to categories of eGSS (enhance glaucoma severity staging), mGSS (modified glaucoma severity staging), HPA (Hoddaps – Palmela – Adersons), AGIS (advance glaucoma intervention study) and DDLS. Using SPSS 16.0 software, statistically significance was tested with proper tests as Chi – square test, Fisher exact test, Kappa (to assess the agreement - disagreement), Spearman Rank (to assess the level of correlation).Results: Mean visual field indexes were -11.49 dB (MD), 5.85 dB (PSD), 74.2% (VFI). Compared to the DDLS, all systems had slight agreement (K < 0.2). The disagreement percentage was highest in eGSS (70%) then followed by mGSS (50%) and HPA (48.9%). In terms of definitive diagnosis, HPA and mGSS showed a substantial agreement (K > 0.6) with AGIS which is higher than that between eGSS and AGIS (retrospectively 0.773 and 0.75 vs 0.399) with p < 0.001. In terms of staging detection, the agreement between HPA &mGSS and AGIS was substantial (K > 0.6) while that between eGSS and AGIS was fair (K < 0.4).Conclusion: mGSS and HPA tend to show the stronger agreement with standard classifications than eGSS. mGSS should be used in clinical practice and research.
Effects of Fertilization Regimes on Grain Yields and Economic Returns of Pathum Thani 1 Rice Grown on Sapphaya Soil Series
Authors: ISUWAN Auraiwan , KEAWARAM Thanakrit
Published: January 2021

Fertilizer has been considered as one of the most important inputs, driving productivity and economic returns of rice farming systems. This study aimed to determine an optimized fertilizer rate to maximize grain yields, economic returns over fertilizer cost, and agronomic fertilizer nutrient use efficiency (ANUE) of Pathum Thani 1 rice grown on Sapphaya soil series. A completely randomized design with 5 replications was used. The treatments involved 4 fertilizer regimes: 1) no fertilizer application (control, C), 2) fertilizer application based on soil analysis (SSF) at a rate of 4–4.4–4 kg N–P2O5–K2O/rai (1 rai = 0.16 hectare), 3) fertilizer application based on precision fertilizer management (PF) at a rate of 7.86–2.52–13.39 kg/rai and 4) fertilizer application based on traditional farmer practice (F) at a rate of 15.5–5–0 kg/rai. The results uncovered that grain yields (1,055 kg/rai) and economic return (7,724 Baht/rai) of rice received the PF treatment were significantly highest (P < 0.05), which were approximately 78, 37, and 27 % greater than those in the C, SSF, and F treatments, respectively. Similarly, the economic return of the PF was approximately 73, 46, and 35 % superior to those in the C, SSF, and F treatments, respectively. Moreover, ANUE (nitrogen and phosphorus) of rice received PF were greater (P < 0.05) than other treatments. These results suggest that productivity and economic returns of Pathum Thani 1 rice grown on Sapphaya soil series can be optimized by applying fertilizer at a rate of 7.86–2.52–13.39 kg N–P2O5–K2O/rai.
Proteomics of Seed Nutrition-Associated Proteins in Germinated Brown Rice in Four Thai Rice Cultivars Analyzed by GeLC-MS/MS
Authors: MAKSUP Sarunyaporn , PONGPAKPIAN Sarintip , ROYTRAKUL Sittiruk
Published: January 2021

Brown rice (BR) and germinated brown rice (GBR) of Oryza sativa L. are popularly consumed by Asians because of their important healthy diet components. They are known to contain bioactive compounds and nutrients, such as phenolics, vitamins, fatty acids, and sugars, which help to maintain good health and reduce the incidences of various chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of germination on changes of nutrition-associated proteins in 4 rice cultivars. After germination for 24 h, the changes of seed nutrition-associated proteins were examined by shotgun proteomics. The total proteins from non-germinated seeds and 24 h germinated seeds of 4 rice cultivars were extracted and analyzed by in-gel digestion coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (GeLC-MS/MS). A total phenolic content was analyzed from the crude methanol extract of those grains after germination for 0, 24, and 48 h using Folin-Ciocalteu assay. The analysis showed that seed nutritional-associated proteins, especially phenolic-associated proteins, increased after germination according to the accumulation of the total phenolic content. The expressions of 6 phenolic-associated proteins, including phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, serine carboxypeptidase-like protein, isoflavone-7-O-methyltransferase, isoflavonoid glucosyltransferase, glycosyltransferase family 61 protein and UDP-glucose flavonoid 3-O-glucosyltransferase were increased by 2.20 - 15.90 folds after germination. This study provides evidence that rice germination for 24 h has essentially influenced the increased nutritional values of BR and the phenolic biosynthetic pathway.
Una propuesta de modelo para favorecer la construcción de significado robusto de volatilidad
Authors:   Universidad Antonio Nariño. Colombia, DIAZ Miguel A. , LUDEÑA Carenne C. ,   Universidad Central de Venezuela .Venezuela, PEREZ Luis F. ,   Universidad Antonio Nariño. Colombia
Published: January 2021

En este artículo presentamos la propuesta de un modelo didáctico diseñado para favorecer la construcción del significado robusto de volatilidad en los estudiantes de carreras administrativas, económicas y contables, mediante estrategias innovadoras como la gamificación y la solución de problemas retadores por medio de la simulación. Este modelo, es el resultado de la aplicación de procesos para validar la eficacia de las estrategias propuestas con estudiantes de la Universidad Antonio Nariño, Bogotá, Colombia, en el marco de la asignatura estadística II.
Prevalencia de parasitosis intestinal en niños menores de diez años
Authors: CHILA Nelly S. , MALDONADO Beatriz M. ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Published: January 2021

Las enfermedades parasitarias siguen impactando significativamente en la población mundial, sobre todo en regiones menos desarrolladas. Estas constituyen un riesgo para la salud de millones de personas en todo el mundo, siendo los niños el grupo más vulnerable. Para este estudio se evaluaron 105 muestras correspondientes a niños de uno a diez años. Estas fueron analizadas con el método coproparasitario directo. El protozoario que tuvo mayor frecuencia fue la Entamoeba histolytica con el 50,60% seguido del helminto Ascaris lumbricoides 29,30%.
Improving the quality of management based on internal control system
Authors:   Kursk State University, OVCHINNIKOVA Olga A. , GREBNEVA Marina E. ,   Kursk State University
Published: January 2021

The management system effects on its object through general functions. Relationship and interaction of these functions create a close control cycle. The control is the leading management function. This paper discusses the goals of building an effective internal control system that generates reliable information for making management decisions. The authors structure the internal control system and research sources of information base for its functioning. Moreover they select methods of quality assessment of the internal control system and formulate the stages of evaluation of its effectiveness in an enterprise.
External Funding And The Development Of Small And Medium-Sized Businesses In The City Of Makassar (Indonesia): An Explanatory Quantitative Study
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, THAHA Salmiyah , MUSA Chalid I. ,   Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, BADO Basril ,   Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Published: January 2021

Academics are interested in exploring small and medium business actors both from a macro perspective that examines external factors in developing small and medium business actors, as well as from a micro perspective on internal determinants that contribute to the performance for small and medium enterprises. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of entrepreneurial character on external funding and the development of small and medium business actors. This research is a quantitative study that explains the influence of exogenous variables on endogenous variables. Research location in the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The population in this study were 136 entrepreneurs who made loans to banks (State-owned enterprises) in the city of Makassar. The sampling of this study used the census sampling method (saturated sample). The data collection method uses a survey method with primary data collection in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques using structural equation modelling. The results showed that the entrepreneurial character variable had a significant effect on external funding and the development of small and medium business actors. Therefore, based on research findings, efforts to enhance the development of small and medium business actors in further research can develop further models.
The pluviosity effect on occupational diseases in Colombia during 2010–2014, a quasi–experimental approach
Authors:   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia, CUELLAR Carlos A. , ALVARADO Jhon E. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia, MONROY Sorayda ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia
Published: January 2021

In this work, we provide a formal approach to the econometric relationship between the volume of rainfall and occupational diseases in Colombia for the period 2010 – 2014. Our main result is that, with a random effects panel data model at the municipal level with month – by – month and year – by – year effects, we obtained evidence of an increase in occupational diseases due to an increasing volume of rainfall. Finally, we bring outlines for future research in this topic.
Efecto de la aglomeración en la productividad de los sectores industriales en el departamento de Antioquia-Colombia
Authors:   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, ALARCON Victoria , GUTIERREZ Carlos E. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, FUENTES Hector J. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Published: January 2021

El presente trabajo analiza la relación entre aglomeración y productividad para el departamento de Antioquia en el ańo 2017. Se evalúan las interacciones por actividad industrial para validar la presencia de aglomeraciones a través de un análisis de estadística espacial de patrones puntuales. Se obtienen las actividades aglomeradas, que representan la mitad de las actividades industriales, y se construye un modelo a partir de una función tipo Cobb Douglas para las actividades con patrón de aglomeración. La importancia de este procedimiento metodológico radica en la posibilidad de calcular las productividades asociadas al trabajo y al capital de las industrias y determinar el tipo de rendimientos de escala presentes en estas.
Scenarios of the environmental impact of the industrial sector in the Metropolitan District of Quito - Ecuador
Authors:   Central University of Ecuador, ARROYO Flavio R. , DUTAN Maria I. ,   Central University of Ecuador, REMACHE Abel P. ,   Central University of Ecuador
Published: January 2021

The Metropolitan District of Quito concentrates 37% of the large industries and is an axis of development in Ecuador. The activity carried out implies some modifications in the ecosystem, either due to the demand for resources, the emission of pollutants and the generation of waste that generate environmental impacts. For this study, a model based on system dynamics was generated, where different scenarios were shown until 2030. National and regional policies predict good results focused on sustainability.
Cualificación del talento humano frente a la organización 4.0 y sus innovaciones
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, Colombia, GONZALEZ Yolanda
Published: January 2021

La investigación propone evaluar las necesidades de cualificación del recurso humano para prepararlo para la organización 4.0, y ofrece un enfoque mixto. En la parte cualitativa presenta una revisión documental, y en la cuantitativa se realiza una investigación no experimental longitudinal de corte descriptivo. Se elaboró un mapa tecnológico evidenciando 8 clúster, cada uno de ellos representa los elementos fundantes de la organización 4.0 y se identifican las competencias que requiere el talento humano para desempeñarse eficientemente en organización 4.0.
Technocratic governors: a new style in the political space of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, EVTEKHOV Roman A.
Published: January 2021

The paper deals with the problems of political style development in the Russian Federation governors' corps. There is few research on the issue of federal subjects heads' political style, which makes it necessary to consider it. The transformation of the democratic governing model in the 90's into a vertical one resulted in the change of the political roles and the participation of governors. In this regard, the modern style of political leadership of Russian governors was developing under the influence of some basic elements of the political system. The article highlights the main characteristic elements under the influence of which the political style of governorship is formed, in particular, institutionalization, professionalization, the significant role of informal ties, the formal responsibility to the population (voters), the lack of opportunities in setting a political agenda, and others.
Innovación social incluyente como alternativa para el desarrollo sostenible del caribe colombiano
Authors:   Universidad de Cartagena. Colombia, COLPAS Fredy J. , TARON Arnulfo A. ,   Universidad de Cartagena. Colombia, GONZALEZ Rafael E. ,   Universidad de Cartagena. Colombia
Published: January 2021

Se propone un modelo de innovación social incluyente, como fuerza impulsora para el desarrollo económico sostenible, mediante uso masivo de telecomunicaciones, fundamentado en los lineamientos de desarrollo sostenible propuestos en la agenda 2030 de la organización de naciones unidas (ONU). El desempleo, pobreza extrema, la falta de oportunidades, la ausencia de cultura en uso de la TIC por parte de funcionarios del gobierno y los habitantes son los resultados de la falta de inclusión social en la región caribe colombiana.
Propuesta de asociatividad para productores hortícolas en Colombia
Authors:   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, SERRANO Ana M. , MARTINEZ Martha S. ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, TIUZO Sandra C. ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, PINEDA Derly Y. ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Published: January 2021

El departamento de Boyacá, para el año 2018 presenta una producción de hortalizas varias de 796.03 (ton) ocupando 172.00 (ha), con un rendimiento de 4.63 (ton/ha), y un % de participación en producción nacional de 4.14%. Según el Ministerio de Agricultura, (2018) el departamento de Boyacá es el primer productor de hortalizas en el país, ya que el 52 % del área total hortícola se aglutina en los departamentos de Boyacá (15%), Cundinamarca (16%), Antioquia (11%) y Nariño (10%), mientras que el 58 % del volumen producido en hortalizas se condensa en: Boyacá (22%), Antioquia (20%) y Cundinamarca (16%). Antioquia y Boyacá, alcanzan rendimientos superiores en más de un 50 % del promedio nacional, actualmente se presenta perdida de hortalizas hasta del 30%, problemáticas en proceso de mercadeo, producción, generando causas en poscosecha, empaque, saturación en el mercado, creando como problemática relevante el trabajo individual y la falta de asociación de los horticultores. Debido a los anterior el grupo de investigación Management de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia realizo la investigación con el fin de caracterizar a los productores hortícolas del municipio de Sogamoso, con el ánimo de hacer una propuesta de asociatividad, con aras al mejoramiento de problemas de mercadeo, asociación y técnicos.
Cultura del ahorro financiero en las familias de la ciudad de Florencia (Colombia)
Authors:   Universidad Surcolombiana, BERNAL Francisco R. , GONZALEZ Gloria L. ,   Universidad Surcolombiana, LOSADA Heider F.
Published: January 2021

Este artículo pretende dar a conocer la factibilidad económica para incrementar y fortalecer el ahorro financiero en las familias de la ciudad de Florencia (Colombia); se busca conocer qué tanto la población conoce sobre la cultura del ahorro, si tienen hábitos o si cuentan con asesorías para que cada uno de ellos mejore su calidad de vida económica y la de todo su núcleo familiar; igualmente, conocer todos los beneficios y servicios que han obtenido con el ahorro.
Analyzing the professional activity meanings of organizations’ heads
Authors:   South-Urals State Humanitarian-Pedagogical University, IVANOVA Olga E. , RYABININA Ekaterina V. ,   South-Urals State Humanitarian-Pedagogical University
Published: January 2021

Radical changes in political, economic and spiritual spheres entail changes in valued orientations and people’s professional behavior. Priorities that previously seemed immutable are replaced by different ones determining today 's reality. Personal meanings determine peculiarities of people 's behavior and relations with reality. The latter circumstance is essential for analyzing personal meanings of organizations’ heads as a social phenomenon in the transforming Russian reality. The appeal to reasoning is also due to the fact that job satisfaction is not limited to economic benefits. Purpose of work: analysis of sense in the labor activity of heads of organizations. Research methods: psychodiagnostic methods: M. Rokich's "value orientation" method, E. Shein's "Career Anchor" method. Strong and weak positions of possibility of realization of the management concept on the basis of senses are revealed.
Microfundamentos de capacidades dinámicas: un estudio de caso sobre la gestión de la manufactura en la fábrica de aceros galvanizados FACAG
Authors:   Universidad de Sucre. Colombia, CADRAZCO Wilson G. , ZAPATA Alvaro ,   Universidad del Norte. . Colombia, SANTAMARIA Alvaro E. ,   Universidad de Sucre. Colombia
Published: January 2021

La manufactura en la empresa Facag se abordó desde la perspectiva de los microfundamentos de las Capacidades Dinámicas. Se revisó literatura sobre manufactura y su evolución. El estudio cualitativo cruzó información documental con respuestas a las entrevistas, encontrandose evidencia de que la flexibilidad en los procesos de Facag, permiten lograr máximos niveles de eficiencia. Se concluye que los microfundamentos propuestos en la literatura sobre el campo, es decir Detectar, Aprovechar y Reconfigurar, se convierten en solo dos: Detectar y Reconfigurar.
Análise do potencial de desenvolvimento do ecossistema empreendedor da cidade de Lorena no Brasil
Authors:   Universidade de São Paulo. Brasil, CORRADI Mariana G. , PEREIRA Marco A. ,   Universidade de São Paulo. Brasil
Published: January 2021

Um ecosistema emprendedor é constituido de diferentes atores que se relacionam para sustentar a atividade empreendedora em um local. Um estudo de caso foi feito a partir de nove diferentes categorias de atores visando analisar o potencial empreendedor da cidade de Lorena, Brasil. Apurou-se que o ecossistema da cidade encontra-se em fase embrionária devido a baixa articulação e integração entre os seus principais atores, mas com bom potencial de desenvolvimento.
Análisis de las falencias del sector apicultor en la provincia del Guayas
Authors:   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador, ROSILLO W. , VIVANCO I. ,   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador, REYES E. ,   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador, RODRIGUEZ D. ,   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador
Published: January 2021

El sector de la miel de abeja en otros países es muy dinámico y desarrollado, pero en el Ecuador es otra la realidad, en especial en la provincia del Guayas que, aunque es una provincia apta para la apicultura no está siendo explotada de manera correcta causando así un desabastecimiento en el mercado el cual es cubierto con importaciones provenientes de China, México, Perú y Argentina, otro principal problema es el número total de mieles adulteradas que en algunos casos son difíciles de identificar por el consumidor. En el presente trabajo se hace un análisis del sector (producción. comercialización, marcas, precios, producto de origen) para así dar una mayor compresión al lector de la realidad por la cual atraviesa el sector apicultor.
Study of tv white spaces in the context of cognitive radio for the deployment of WiFi in rural zones of the colombian army
Authors:   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, AVENDAÑO Eduardo , ESPINDOLA Jorge E. ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia., MONTAÑEZ Oscar J. ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia.
Published: January 2021

This article presents a study on Television White Spaces (TVWS) to solve the connectivity of the WiFi service for the Colombian National Army in rural areas. The study analyzes regulatory aspects and technical equipment to provide a free internet access solution. Video transmission was experimentally validated, using OFDM with USRP N210 radios. With this preliminary analysis, it was possible to understand how the PHY and MAC layers of the 802.22 Standard work to select the appropriate devices.
Capacidades estratégicas en instituciones de educación para el trabajo y desarrollo humano de Bogotá, Colombia
Authors:   Universidad del Tolima, Colombia, BAEZ Diego A. , MARIÑO Juan P. ,   Corporación Universitaria Unitec. Colombia, PARRA Carlos A. ,   Universidad del Tolima, Colombia, LOPEZ Lydia M. ,   Universidad del Tolima, Colombia
Published: January 2021

Este documento analiza capacidades organizacionales y su correspondencia con la postura estratégica, desde una tipología de nivel competitivo. Los datos se obtienen de una muestra de empresas colombianas, sobre los cuales se validó los indicadores que permiten evaluar las variables. Las similitudes buscadas se derivaron de un procedimiento de clústering. Los hallazgos mostraron diferencia en tres grupos para niveles de capacidades, así como relación a estrategias puras e híbridas; explicado por la naturaleza y productos de la industria seleccionada.
Asociaciones gremiales de comunicación y ética profesional en el continente americano
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. Mexico, GUILLEN Griselda , MONTOYA Maria J. ,   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. Mexico
Published: January 2021

Las asociaciones son espacios donde convergen profesionales y fortalece la ética. En el campo de la comunicación en el continente americano, se han creado asociaciones de profesionistas. El objetivo de este documento, es analizar la contribución social de las asociaciones, en comunicación. Con base información de sus páginas de internet, se realiza el análisis de objetivos, acciones, publicaciones y estatutos o códigos éticos. Finalmente se identifica avances respecto a la ética y la necesidad de continuar investigando.
Determinantes de la inversión extranjera directa en Latinoamérica (2000 – 2017)
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Ecuador, CASTILLO Erika E. , GONZALEZ Maria G. ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Ecuador, ZURITA Eduardo G. ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Ecuador
Published: January 2021

El estudio establece los determinantes de la inversión extranjera directa (IED) en Latinoamérica. Se realizó un modelo econométrico por mínimos cuadrados generalizados, las variables explicativas fueron el producto interno bruto, la inflación, el desempleo y el ingreso neto bruto (INB) per cápita. Se encontró una relación directa entre la IED rezagada con la IED actual, así como con la tasa de crecimiento del PIB y el INB per cápita, mientras que las tasas de inflación y desempleo fueron no significativas.
Análisis del grado de accesibilidad visual en los atractivos turísticos del cantón Machala
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Machala. Ecuador, GAONA Neidy L. , ROGEL Melissa D. ,   Universidad Técnica de Machala. Ecuador, CALLE Melissa P.
Published: January 2021

El turismo es un bien social debe estar al alcance de todos los ciudadanos, las personas con discapacidad visual enfrentan día a día inconvenientes al acceder a establecimientos culturales y de recreación. En la investigación se dará a conocer la importancia de la accesibilidad en el turismo, dado que es un derecho de todos los ciudadanos, se realizará un análisis del grado de accesibilidad turística de los atractivos y el sentir de las personas con discapacidad visual sobre la accesibilidad.
Integrated management of coastal zones linked to tourism in small islands of Ecuador and Cuba
Authors:   Universidad Luis Vargas Torres de Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo, RUIZ :ourdes , GARCIA Damarys
Published: January 2021

This paper establishes a conceptual model about the integrated management of coastal zones linked to land use planning. The components of the environmental management model were formulated based on two different case studies concerning evidence of environmental impacts. The proposed model can contribute to preserving the natural heritage, and savings in materials, labor, energy, and time, by focusing on the problem in advance and estimating the environmental costs for long-term valuations used for feasibility studies.
The clean energy economy: the labour market. Case study: Solar Energy
Authors:   Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigaciones y Estudios Sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo, México, MARTINEZ-RODRIGUEZ Maria C. , VERA-MARTINEZ Maria C.
Published: January 2021

Conventional energies are directly related to the use of fossil fuels, generating this type of energy entails alarming economic and environmental costs. Based on this, the transition to clean energy, implies modifications in the energy labour market. Specifically, we studied the large labour market that the solar industry can generate in Mexico, with the help of the 3R's methodology, we have adapted it to a circular economy focusing on the solar panels could be the main technology for this sector.
Estrategias para el fomento de la producción de miel de abeja en las zonas rurales de la provincia del Guayas, Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador, VIVANCO Isauro M. , ROSILLO Willian V. ,   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador, CHOCA Agustin F. ,   Universidad de Guayaquil. Ecuador, MENOSCAL Willian J. ,   Universidad de Guayaquil.
Published: January 2021

El presente trabajo tiene como finalidad diseñar estrategias que potencialicen la producción de miel de abeja en las zonas rurales de la provincia del Guayas, bajo la innovación tecnológica, la capacitación integral y la asignación eficiente de los recursos tanto humanos como naturales. Se realizaron investigaciones documentales, encuestas y entrevistas para sustentar su ejecución. El resultado mostró que el fomento de la productividad apícola genera mejores condiciones de vida y un desarrollo económico y social en sus habitantes.
La competencia intercultural en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera
Authors:   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia, RAMIREZ Astris , BUSTAMANTE Blanca L. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia
Published: January 2021

Este artículo pretende reflexionar acerca de los hallazgos de una investigación relacionada con la competencia intercultural, como elemento inherente a la enseñanza-aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera. El estudio se planteó desde el paradigma constructivista con enfoque cualitativo, basado en la interpretación del investigador, a la luz de los fundamentos teóricos referenciados, en la experiencia pedagógica y en el análisis de los datos, Se pudieron definir algunas estrategias para incorporar los elementos culturales cuando se enseña una lengua extranjera.
Web 2.0 Tools: A mediation in the teaching and learning process of mathematics and physics in higher education
Authors:   Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander. Colombia, PRADA-NUÑEZ Raul , HERNANDEZ-SUAREZ Cesar A. ,   Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander. Colombia, PAZ-MONTES Luisa S. ,   Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander. Colombia
Published: January 2021

The objective was to design a didactic experience that would facilitate the processes of teaching and learning of functions in the students of a public university. A quantitative approach is adopted at the descriptive level. The questionnaire is used as an instrument. As a result, it was found that the activities implemented facilitated the learning of mathematics applied to physics. The contributions are concluded as positive since the students were able to focus on specific aspects of the selected lessons applying physical reasoning by means of the Web 2.0 resource.
Viewpoints on Education in the Thought of Phan Boi Chau
Authors:   University of Social Sciences and Humanities -Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam., Kim Chi Dr. Trinh Thi , Tung Dr.Trinh Thanh ,   University of Social Sciences and Humanities -Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Published: January 2021

One of the important ideas in the ideological system of Phan Boi Chau (1867-1940) – the typical thinker, revolutionary of Vietnam at the end of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century was education. In the view of education, Phan Boi Chau not only specifies the purpose, object, and content of the education, but also points out the methods to expand intellectuals, improve personality, improve spirit and will. of Vietnamese; from there to stand up and expel the French colonialists, regain independence and freedom for the nation, build the country more and more prosperous, demonstrating the profound human value in Phan Boi Chau’s thought.
Unforgettable User Defined Seed Phrase for Cryptocurrency Wallets
Authors: Shaik Cheman
Published: January 2021

In this paper I have discussed a new method of enabling a cryptocurrency wallet user to define his own unforgettable seed phrase. An algorithm named SEEPT (Seed Phrase Transformation) is provided and illustrated with a real user defined seed phrase as input and a BIP39 standard seed phrase generated as output through cryptographic transformations. Discussed in detail is how an unforgettable seed phrase can be generatedfrom a set of names or words that are specific to a user’s personal life. Explained in detail as to how a wallet user can reconstruct his seed phrase on demand without depending on any storage, thereby relieving him from the burden of memorizing it frequently or storing it digitally on a computer hardware or physically on a paper or metal media.
Change Back Feature for Consumer Accounts
Authors: Shaik Cheman
Published: January 2021

The aim of this paper is to propose a new feature called Change Back for consumer accounts, which minimizes the use of cash coins by retail consumer outlets and eliminates the need of carrying the same for banks’ consumer customers. Once implemented in consumer banking applications and point-of-sale devices, the feature will minimize the wastage of coins by shoppers, commission charges incurred by retail vendors on coins, improve money retention by banks in their consumer accounts and minimize of the spread of pandemics. Discussed in detail are how the Cash Back transaction takes place and what needs to be implemented by different parties involved in making it a success. A step-by-step flow of the transaction is pictorially described from a point-of-sale device at a retail cash counter to a bank’s payment processing application.
A New Approach for Ranking Shadowed Fuzzy Numbers and its Application
Authors: A. H. El-Hawy Mohamed
Published: January 2021

In many decision situations, decision-makers face a kind of complex problems. In these decision-making problems, different types of fuzzy numbers are defined and, have multiple types of membership functions. So, we need a standard form to formulate uncertain numbers in the problem. Shadowed fuzzy numbers are considered granule numbers which approximate different types and different forms of fuzzy numbers. In this paper, a new ranking approach for shadowed fuzzy numbers is developed using value, ambiguity and fuzziness for shadowed fuzzy numbers. The new ranking method has been compared with other existing approaches through numerical examples. Also, the new method is applied to a hybrid multi-attribute decision making problem in which the evaluations of alternatives are expressed with different types of uncertain numbers. The comparative study for the results of different examples illustrates the reliability of the new method.
Determining Business Intelligence Usage Success
Authors: N. Montero Javier , L. Lind Mary
Published: January 2021

Business intelligence systems are highly complex systems that senior executives use to process vast amounts of information when making decisions. Business intelligence systems are rarely used to their full potential due to a poor understanding of the factors that contribute to system success. Organizations using business intelligence systems frequently find that it is not easy to evaluate the effectiveness of these systems, and researchers have noted that there is limited scholarly and practical understanding of how quality factors affect information use within these systems. This quantitative post positivist research used the information system (IS) success model to analyze how information quality and system quality influence information use in business intelligence systems. This study was also designed to investigate the moderating effects of maturity constructs (i.e., data sources and analytical capabilities) on the relationships between quality factors and information use.
Discussion on Large-scale Online Education Practices Amid the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
Authors: Geng Xiaojie
Published: January 2021

The delay of the school term in China, caused by the Corona Virus Disease 2019（COVID-19）pandemic, reinforced the importance of remote teaching. The latter enabled teaching operations to continue nationwide and provided colleges and universities with opportunities to carry out education and teaching reforms that are also aligned with the rapid development of technology. Upon considering remote teaching operations in China University of Geosciences, Beijing, this paper puts forward recommendations for teaching and education management practices. We propose that colleges and universities break free from the restraints of traditional teaching methods, establish a security system of online courses, offer high quality online contents, and accelerate the construction and sharing of effective courses.
Are we Effectively Teaching Today’s College Student?
Authors: Barnes Candice Dowd , Kohler-Evans Patty , A. Wingfield Rachel
Published: January 2021

Evidence suggests that twenty first century college students have less aptitude and less interest in academic learning than their predecessors. This poses a challenge to faculty who are charged with passing knowledge to the next generation of teachers, scientists, managers and others whose field necessitates a degree from a college or university. The authors examine this assertion by taking a closer look at how faculty provide intellectual stimuli to their students, how technology helps or hinders learning, and the complex relationship between faculty and students. Three broad themes are explored: helping students understand the higher education experience, keeping students engaged in and out of class, and continuously assessing for improvement in students’ relationships with those charged with educating them. Specific recommendations, grounded in research, are made for each area explored. The authors conclude that making changes in how faculty approach the experiences students have, will significantly improve the quality of those experiences.
Digital Competences for Teachers - The Digi.Kompp Model in an International Comparison and in the Practice of Austrian Teacher Training
Authors: Brandhofer Gerhard , Miglbauer Marlene
Published: January 2021

The digital competences of teachers have not yet been given sufficient attention in Austria. In order to meet this need, the digi.kompP model has been developed on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Women's Affairs, led by the University College of Virtual Teacher Education. Based on national and international framework models, the competency model is to serve as an instrument for self-assessment and continuous professional development as well as for (higher) school development. The following is a brief overview of international models that were relevant for the development of the competence grid. After that the competence grid itself and its categories are presented. The article concludes with a discussion of the integration of the competence grid into the international framework and its benefits in the Austrian education system. This article aims to make a theoretical contribution to the categorization of teachers' competencies
Face Expression Recognition using Convolution Neural Network (CNN) Models
Authors: Nour Nahla , Elhebir Mohammed , Viriri Serestina
Published: January 2021

This paper proposes the design of a Facial Expression Recognition (FER) system based on deep convolutional neural network by using three model. In this work, a simple solution for facial expression recognition that uses a combination of algorithms for face detection, feature extraction and classification is discussed. The proposed method uses CNN models with SVM classifier and evaluates them, these models are Alex-net model, VGG-16 model and Res-Net model. Experiments are carried out on the Extended Cohn-Kanada (CK+) datasets to determine the recognition accuracy for the proposed FER system. In this study the accuracy of AlexNet model compared with Vgg16 model and ResNet model. The result show that AlexNet model achieved the best accuracy (88.2%) compared to other models.
Development of a Mobile Learning Application of Malay Vocabulary for Lower Secondary School Level
Authors: Mohamed Zain Nor Zuhaidah , Mohamad Yatim Maizatul Hayati , Husna Azizan Ummu , Baharum Hasrina
Published: January 2021

Modern technology has become an integral part of education field. Undeniably, the use of multimedia technology has a major impact on teaching and learning (T&L) process of the new generation. This article focuses on designing and developing a mobile learning application of Malay vocabulary for lower secondary school level. The design and development of the application called “Kuasa Kosa Kata” (3K henceforth) was based on a novel entitled “Sejambak Bakti”. The context of this study is closely related to game-based learning (GBL) method in the 3K application that encourages independent learning among the targeted students. Designing the 3K application was based on a storyboard for the idea and story-making whilst the development of it was done using Adobe Flash. The data on participants’ comments and opinions on the learning application were qualitatively gathered from semi-structured interviews. As conclusion, focus is on the importance of game-based learning implementation in the development of mobile learning application. It is hoped that use of 3K application as teaching material will boost the mastery of Malay Language vocabulary among lower secondary school students.
Analysis of Covid-19 in the United States using Machine Learning
Authors: G. Koomson James
Published: January 2021

The unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 also known as the coronavirus has caused a pandemic like none ever seen before this century. Its impact has been massive on a global level. The deadly virus has commanded nations around the world to increase their efforts to fight against the spread of the virus after the stress it has put on resources. With the number of new cases increasing day by day around the world, the objective of this paper is to contribute towards the analysis of the virus by leveraging machine learning models to understand its behavior and predict future patterns in the United States (US) based on data obtained from the COVID-19 Tracking Project.