bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Julia Lee – Ukrainian Princess of Korea
Authors: Pyrih Roman
Published: May 2020

The article “Julia Lee – Ukrainian Princess of Korea” is researching largely unknown historical page of marriage between Yi Gu, the last crown prince of Korean royal Choseon dynasty, and American woman of Ukrainian origin Julia Mullock (Lee). The research is aimed to draw attention to the historical events ushering the formation of modern Korea. It points out that some Ukrainians played remarkable role in this process, acting as important agents of Westernization. Historical and cognitive aspects of the research also serve as a tool to extend humanitarian dimension of the contextual playground of Ukrainian – Korean relations. Apart from complicated relations between the members of the Last Korean royal family, the article draws attention towards humanitarian mission of princess Julia aimed at solving one of the most tabooed problems in Korea – social integration of persons with disabilities and adoption of orphans. It also depicts Julia’s artistic talents. The “last princess” and paradoxically the first Caucasian woman in the House of Choseon was not fully acknowledged as the member of the dynasty. Thus, her portrait is illustrating the final page of one of the chapters of Korean history, while opening another one, still ongoing. Her personal drama is also archetypal to larger Ukrainian psyche, with its narrative of searching happiness in the foreign land. In this context another Ukrainian – Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin is mentioned, while being famous as the architect for Korean Emperor Gojong and pioneer-designer of some of the first European style buildings in the country, including landmark Independence Gate and recreational pavilion in Deoksugung palace in fused colonial/oriental style. Story of Julia Lee requires further in-depth study and professional analysis. Among the first researchers to highlight this topic in Ukraine was journalist Uliana Skytska, who produced a video for 24 Channel, and published a few articles, one of them included into her book «#Наші на карті світу» (Lviv, The Old Lion Publishing House, 2019). Short article about Julia Mullock was published by Valentyna Lantrat in «Селянська правда» newspaper (#1 (671), 17.05.2016). Important sources for analyzing the subject are “Julia’s Last Letter” documentary produced by Korean MBC channel, as well as memories of professor Lee Nam-Ju («Korea JoongAng Daily», 07.12.2017). Due to the sensational nature, the article is of interest not only for researchers in history and international relation, but also for the wide public. Bringing to Ukraine the memory about the descendants, which played remarkable role in different parts of the world, is aimed to enrich understanding of Ukrainian character and scale of its global contribution. Taking geographically distant Korea as an example, the author foresees further discoveries in the most unexpected places.
Design and Implementation of Automatic Gas Valve Control Mechanism for Biogas Plant
Authors: Padole Nivedita , Kadu Akshay , Patil Sarika
Published: May 2020

Biogas plants are slowly becoming popular as these are non- polluting, renewable energy source, reduces
landfill and inexpensive. However, users from rural populations are still facing problems due to the absence
of automation in biogas plants. Hence, the demand for automation and control is increasing so as to enhance
the plant performance. This paper proposes a hardware implementation of automatic gas valve control
mechanism for biogas plant. The automatic gas valve control system consists of LC5926H ON - OFF controller
by which an automatic opening and closing of the gas valve has been carried out via solenoid valve. Based
on the pressure inside the dome, the controller allows solenoid valve to perform the switching operation if the
pressure inside the dome exceeds or fall below the preset value. This advanced mechanism provides more
efficient and reliable solution to the existing biowaste systems by reducing human intervention and by
avoiding the gas leakage.
Experimental and Analytical Study of Partially Replaced Waste Materials in Rigid Pavement
Authors: N Guruvignesh , G Lavanya
Published: May 2020

In India, the 64.5% of goods transport by road network. The rural road connection improves the Social and
economic development of rural area. Generally the village road gets low traffic intensity i.e, 450CVPD. It’s
necessary to provide cost effective solution for road construction. The construction waste is one of the major
wastes generated. In this present study aim is using GGBS and RCA for low cost concreting purpose. In the
place of coarse aggregate the Recycled aggregate will be used in the percentage of 0,20,25,30,35% by the
weight of coarse aggregate. In the place of cement the GGBS will be replaced in the percentage of 30%.the
recycled aggregate concrete properties is found and compared with non recycled aggregate concrete. Thus
properties obtained from various experimental investigations. Based on the various experimental results the
pavement thickness is optimized by using IRC58. Present study includes the static response analysis of
concrete pavement resting on liquid foundation. The 3 dimensional modeling of pavement purpose ANSYS
software used and the analysis result compared with westergaard’s analysis. The study shows the finite
element tool is reliable tool for concrete analysis
Profile of Students’ Problem Solving Skills and the Implementation of Assisted Guided Inquiry Model in Senior High School
Authors: Cindikia Muslimah , Achmadi Hainur Rasyid , Prahani Binar Kurnia , Mahtari Saiyidah
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this research to analyze profile students’ problem solving skill and the implementation of assisted guided inquiry at senior high school. The type of research is used the preliminary research method with data collection techniques such as tests and questionnaires. The data are obtained, analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of this study show that only a few students can work on the material using problem-solving strategies (A-Assessing the problem (identifying principles to be used in problem-solving), C-create a drawing (translating words in the form of pictures containing about problem-solving instructions), C-conceptualize strategy (outlining the steps that will be used in solving the problem), E-executing the solution (applying the formula to solve the problem by the steps) and finally S-scrutinize the result (giving a level of confidence and give a reason) in solving dynamic electricity problems. Totally of the students, five students had low problem-solving skills, and 25 students who had moderate problem-solving skills. Totally of the students, five students had low problem-solving skills, and 25 students who had moderate problem-solving skills. The lowest problem-solving strategy value is at point S (scrutinize the result). Implementation of learning models provided is not ideal so that it causes students to be less active so that problem-solving skills are lacking and no laboratory supports the learning process. Students are not introduced to the existence of a virtual laboratory (PhET) as a laboratory replacement. So to improve students' problem-solving skills required appropriate learning methods.
An Effective and Concrete Way in Assessing the Learning Process by Using Market Media to Promote Local Wisdom
Authors: Lestari Anik Rofaida
Published: May 2020

The writing of this best practice aims to describe an effective and concrete way in assessing the 2013 curriculum by using market media to raise a local wisdom. According to the advice of the Minister of Education and Culture (MOEC), grade seven of science textbook, the 2013 curriculum (C13) is designed to strengthen student competencies in terms of knowledge,  skills, and attitudes. As a competency-based curriculum, C13 emphasizes activity-based learning that aimed at facilitating students to obtain those skills. Therefore, assessments of learning must include attitudes, knowledge, and skills both during the process (formative) and at the end of the learning period (summative). This research was conducted in a public junior high school in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. The geographical location reinforces the author to utilize a market as an effective and concrete media in conducting the expected assessment in C13. There are several dimensions of market structure that affect the behavior of market residents. Among the diversity of behavior also requires market residents in the ability dimensions of attitude, knowledge and skills. In addition, by using the market as a learning media, students are expected to have ideas to promote regional product commodities as well as to raise the local wisdom of their regions.
Science Fun
Authors: Agnestasya Ayu Sayekti  , Tsaniyah Nabilah Rachmawati
Published: May 2020

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Study of the Implementation of Socratic Dialogue at History of Physics Course
Authors: Efendi Moch Yusuf , Cheng Tsung-Hui , Sa'diyah Elok Halimah , Wulandari Desi , Qosyim Ahmad , Suprapto Nadi
Published: May 2020

Having the development of learning materials of the history of physics with Socratic learning dialogue, we implemented them to the two classes in a public university in Indonesia. The materials consisted of a lesson plan, student worksheets, evaluation sheets, and rubrics that fulfill the criteria of construct, content, and empirical validity. However, the discussion of this paper focused on the results of empirical validity. Learning materials were trialed and tested on a limited participant (10 university students from a public university in Surabaya - S), then the real classes included 40 students from a public university in Surabaya, Indonesia- S1 and S2 (20 students for each class). The data analysis technique used a descriptive statistical analysis with percentages and logical analysis. The research findings included: 1) the student's assessment of the learning materials (especially the handout and student worksheet) were categorized as good, 2) the feasibility of the learning materials during the real teaching activities obtained: the implementation of history of physics learning at S1 and S2 for each item was a quite good category, and 3) assessment of critical thinking students who are oriented Socratic dialogue showed that over 60% and 70% of S1 and S2 student answers lead to Socratic thinking, respectively. The implication of the study is the availability of physics history learning materials that are ready to be used in conducting lectures in the following semester.
The Impact of Covid-19 to Indonesian Education and Its Relation to the Philosophy of “Merdeka Belajar”
Authors: Abidah Azmil , Hidaayatullaah Hasan Nuurul , Simamora Roy Martin , Fehabutar Daliana , Mutakinati Lely
Published: May 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is now beginning to spread to the world of education. The Ministry of Education and Culture (MOEC) is currently based on official information, ready with all scenarios, including encouraging online learning for students. This article is a kind of position paper—it clearances one side of a debatable opinion about a hot issue. The aim of a position paper is to persuade the reader that our opinion is valid and defensible. In regards to our position as researchers, then, the point of view is separated into four parts: The philosophy of “Merdeka Belajar”, physical distancing, social distancing and self-quarantine, digital learning in Indonesia to face Covid-19, ‘Merdeka Belajar’, digital learning, Covid-19, and authors’ view.
Estado nutricional de las mujeres gestantes que participan del Programa de Atención Integral a la Primera Infancia Modalidad Familiar a partir de la caracterización antropométrica, Popayán 2015
Authors: Salazar Villamarin Carlos Iván , Ortiz María Fernanda , Zuluaga Angélica María , Rojas Marcela , Sarmiento Karen , Yépez Yina
Published: May 2020

Identificar el estado nutricional de las mujeres gestantes que participan del programa de atención integral a la primera infancia modalidad familiar en el municipio de Popayán, a partir de la caracterización antropométrica. Materiales y métodos. Para determinar las características sociodemográficas y antropométricas de las gestantes se consultó su historia clínica. Para identificar factores protectores y de riesgo en el embarazo, se empleó la Ficha de caracterización sociofamiliar del Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar – Modulo 3. Para establecer las prevalencias de inseguridad alimentaria en el hogar (INSAH) se utilizó la Escala (ELCSA), adaptada y validada para Colombia. Los datos se analizaron con la prueba Chi cuadrado y ANOVA.
Propuesta de intervención de actividad física y Estimulación intrauterina para promoción de la Salud en mujeres gestantes, Cauca – Colombia
Authors: Chalapud Narváez Luz Marina , Cardona Caicedo Laura Jissel , Ruiz Ordoñez Diego Fabián
Published: May 2020

La presente investigación busca diseñar un programa de actividad física y estimulación intrauterina como estrategia educativa para la promoción de la salud de mujeres entre 4 y 9 meses de gestación, de la vereda la Meseta municipio de Popayán. La investigación parte de un enfoque positivista de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo cuasiexperimental, para la recolección de datos se contó con la participación de 11 mujeres en estado de gestación. Se encontró que el grado de conocimiento sobre la actividad física y estimulación intrauterina de la población objeto de estudio, en la mayoría de preguntas realizadas, más del 50% de la población no tienen conocimiento sobre estas actividades, esto se puede relacionar con el alto grado de analfabetismo, situación que limita los resultados del estudio. Con relación a la evaluación de la condición física, que se realizó como diagnóstico para el diseño del programa, se encontró que el 100% de la población se clasifica en bajo y malo. Finalmente se concluye que el diseño de un programa de actividad física y estimulación intrauterina durante la gestación es una forma de preparar física y mentalmente a la madre.
Evaluación de la experiencia del usuario de un sistema de estabilometría para esclerosis múltiple basado en visión por computadora
Authors: Sosa Germán David , Franco Hugo
Published: May 2020

Computarized posturography is a set of methods and techniques intended to provide objective measures of the balance function of a subject with postural control system alterations, in order to support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Modern computerized posturography systems yield accurate and reliable representations of the patient performance, such as force platform-based stabilograms (an account of the center of pressure trajectory along a balance test). However, such tests are quite expensive and usually imply uncomfortable displacements and procedures, such as marker placement protocols. As an alternative, recent developments on video-based stabilometry systems offer portable, low-cost computarized posturography solutions. This work presents an exploratory study on the user experience of the application of such systems in balance function assessment tests for both patients with diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and clinical personnel. The reception reported by the survey is highly positive, yet it points out that some improvements in the preparation of clinical staff to interpert stabilometry results are required, and summarized balance function descriptors could be necessary.
El diseño web reconsiderado
Authors: Lingstuyl Araujo Audrey
Published: May 2020

La definición más común y extendida del diseño web es meramente técnica, por lo que resulta insuficiente para quienes desean vislumbrar los innumerables aspectos discursivos que acompañan a esta práctica del diseño web. Por eso en este texto proponemos “reconsiderar” esta práctica, similar a como lo hiciera Tomás Maldonado en su ensayo El diseño industrial reconsiderado (1976). A partir de cuatro discusiones exploramos los modos en los que el diseño opera en la Web, para posteriormente aproximarnos a una definición del diseño web en tanto práctica generadora de discursos. De ese modo, decimos que el diseño web consiste en crear metáforas espaciales, temporales y corporales que incluyen dentro de sí una serie de supuestos básicos sobre lo que significa ser humano, vivir en sociedad, trabajar y jugar. Para ello el diseñador web ha de combinar las cualidades tecnológicas de la red de Internet con las de la lógica organizativa del hipertexto. Y a través de esa combinación crear espacios hipertextuales, digitales y potencialmente ilimitados, los cuales son ocupados por usuarios que continuamente imaginan y forman parte de innumerables metáforas individuales y colectivas.
El diseñador gráfico en la era de la Inteligencia Artificial
Authors: Rico Sesé Javier
Published: May 2020

La irrupción de la Inteligencia Artificial va a cambiar muchos de los empleos tradicionales tal y como los conocemos hoy en día. La disciplina del diseño gráfico y aquellas que conllevan un uso de la creatividad también se verán afectadas, aunque de manera diferente. Los futuros diseñadores tendrán que acostumbrarse a trabajar incorporando la IA en sus procesos creativos, como una herramienta de trabajo más.
València Capital del Disseny: una oportunidad para la transformación y mejora social
Authors: Lleonart Melani
Published: May 2020

La designación de Valencia como Capital Mundial del Diseño en 2022 es un claro reconocimiento al gran potencial del diseño valenciano y su historia. Bajo el lema “El diseño mediterráneo de Valencia. Diseño para el cambio, diseño para los sentidos”, la capital del Turia reivindica una manera de mirar y entender el diseño y su relación con la sociedad, yendo más allá de las cuestiones estéticas y recuperando con fuerza los temas éticos, filosóficos y políticos. El reportaje ahonda en los principales temas apuntados y los retos de la capitalidad con Xavi Calvo, codirector de Valencia WDC2022 y Marisa Gallén, presidenta de la Associació València Capital del Disseny.
Trilce García Cosavalente
Authors: García Cosavalente Trilce
Published: May 2020

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“What the weather will do” – results of a survey on impact-oriented and impact-based warnings in European NMHSs
Authors: Kaltenberger Rainer , Schaffhauser Andreas , Staudinger Michael
Published: May 2020

Abstract. European NMHSs are progressing from warnings based on fixed thresholds or
climatology-based thresholds to impact-oriented and impact-based warnings.
This publication gives an overview of warning implementation as surveyed at
32 of the 37 NMHSs participating in the EUMETNET Meteoalarm project. The
report addresses these topics: warning format, legislation and production
process of warnings, dissemination and verification of warnings, impact
databases, warning strategy and cooperation, legal obstacles and
cross-border collaboration. Potential obstacles are identified and possible
trends are discussed.
Estimation of tropical cyclone wind hazards in coastal regions of China
Authors: Fang Genshen , Zhao Lin , Cao Shuyang , Zhu Ledong , Ge Yaojun
Published: June 2020

Abstract. Coastal regions of China feature high population
densities as well as wind-sensitive structures and are therefore vulnerable
to tropical cyclones (TCs) with approximately six to eight landfalls
annually. This study predicts TC wind hazard curves in terms of design wind
speed versus return periods for major coastal cities of China to facilitate
TC-wind-resistant design and disaster mitigation as well as
insurance-related risk assessment. The 10 min wind information provided by the
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) from 1977 to 2015 is employed to rebuild
TC wind field parameters (radius of maximum winds Rmax,s and
shape parameter of radial pressure profile Bs) at surface level using a
height-resolving boundary layer model. These parameters will be documented
to develop an improved JMA dataset. The probabilistic behaviors of
historical tracks and wind field parameters at the first time step within a
500 km radius subregion centered at a site of interest are examined to
determine preferable probability distribution models before stochastically
generating correlated genesis parameters utilizing the Cholesky
decomposition method. Recursive models are applied for translation speed,
Rmax,s and Bs during the TC track and wind field
simulations. Site-specific TC wind hazards are studied using 10 000-year
Monte Carlo simulations and compared with code suggestions as well as other
studies. The resulting estimated wind speeds for northern cities (Ningbo and
Wenzhou) under a TC climate are higher than code recommendations, while those
for southern cities (Zhanjiang and Haikou) are lower. Other cities show a
satisfactory agreement with code provisions at the height of 10 m. Some
potential reasons for these findings are discussed to emphasize the
importance of independently developing hazard curves of TC winds.
Capital Punishment in Singapore: A Critical Analysis of State Justifications From 2004 to 2018
Authors: Yap Ariel Yin Yee , Tan Shih Joo
Published: May 2020

This article examines state justifications for capital punishment in Singapore. Singapore is a unique case study because capital punishment has largely been legitimised and justified by state officials. It illustrates how Singapore justifies capital punishment by analysing official discourse. Discussion will focus on the government’s narrative on capital punishment, which has been primarily directed against drug trafficking. Discussion will focus on Singapore’s death penalty regime and associated official discourse that seeks to justify state power to exercise such penalties, rather than the ethics and proportionality of capital punishment towards drug-related crimes. Critical analysis from a criminological perspective adds to the growing body of literature that seeks to conceptualise social and political phenomena in South-East Asia.
'Little Development, Few Economic Opportunities and Many Difficulties': Climate Change From a Local Perspective
Authors: Goyes David Rodríguez
Published: May 2020

A southern criminology perspective on the study of climate change is overdue, given that climate change is a global phenomenon with localised effects. This article is a southern empirical criminological study of the colonial causes of, justice consequences of and southern responses to climate change. The study is based on four years of research in the Colombian Río Negro basin, undertaken by a multidisciplinary team of which I was part. My main argument is that the region contributes to climate change and heightening local risks primarily because of Western-imposed cultural ideas and production practices, and market demands. The article also discusses the idea of returning to southern traditional practices to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The Politics of Crime and Militarised Policing in Brazil
Authors: Pessoa Cavalcanti Roxana , Garmany Jeff
Published: May 2020

This article queries the effects of international police assistance in the Global South, focusing specifically on Brazil. Utilising recently declassified documents accessed in Washington, DC, this article shows how United States officials sought to intervene in Latin American politics through international police assistance to Brazil during the 1960s–1980s. The article considers the geopolitical motivations behind these programs and highlights the connections between international police assistance, weak democratic institutions in Latin America and legacies of authoritarian policing in the region. The academic objectives are twofold: to foreground debates that emphasise the need for Southern Criminological research perspectives and to explore the broader effects of international police assistance programs in the Global South. By drawing attention to these issues, the article contributes to studies of policing, politics and public security in contexts like Brazil, where extreme levels of everyday violence are a threat to democracy and human rights.
Héroe, mito e icono popular: evolución histórica de Batman en los medios de comunicación social (1939-2017)
Authors: Álvarez Gómez Raúl
Published: June 2020

En 2019 se cumplen ochenta años de la creación de Batman, uno de los personajes de cómic más influyentes en el desarrollo de la cultura popular. Este artículo estudia su evolución histórica a partir de las distintas versiones del personaje que han ofrecido los medios de comunicación donde ha aparecido a lo largo de este tiempo. Desde su debut en una historieta de la revista Detective Comics hasta la trilogía cinematográfica dirigida por Christopher Nolan, pasando por numerosas series de televisión y videojuegos. El presente análisis diacrónico tiene en cuenta dos aspectos: el contexto histórico de producción de cada versión de Batman y los atributos creativos, épico-antropológicos y genéricos del personaje. Como Aquiles, Heracles y Odiseo, hace tiempo Batman escapó del ámbito imaginario de sus creadores para pertenecer, con tanto o más derecho que estos, a los autores que han enriquecido su bagaje heroico con nuevas hazañas.
Effects of processing methods on nutritional composition of fish pampus argenteus (White pomfret) in iran
Authors: Aberoumand Ali
Published: June 2020

The effects of different processing methods (Frying cooking, brining and boiling) on the proximate composition of fish species (Pampus argenteus) were investigated. The objective of this work is to know the best processing methods, the effect of processing on nutritional values of fish products. The result of the proximate composition of the fish species showed that the highest protein content (38.17%) was in P. argenteus processed with the frying process. The result of moisture content indicated that boiled samples were consistently the least (25.20%) while for fried sample had the highest moisture percentage. The lipid was reduced to the least value of 9.94% in the brined fish. In cooking, the important factors for consideration are moisture, lipids, and protein, though low moisture would ensure a fish product with extended shelf life. To have a longer shelf life, high protein is desirable, a low lipid is equally desirable as to reduce oxidation and rancidity in the samples which causes off-flavor and bad taste in fish products. In conclusion, all the processing methods are good and could extend the shelf life of the products with an exception of boiling method; they could keep the fish fillet free from spoilage and microorganisms attack for some period. This study showed that the proximate values obtained could be of help in choosing fish based on nutritional values.
The Well-Being Gap during the Great Recession: The Role of Growth and Institutions
Authors: Ciziceno Marco , Pizzuto Pietro
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this paper is to examine the well-being dynamics across European countries during the Great Recession and to investigate the potential role of the quality of formal institutions in mitigating the negative effect of the economic downturn. This study uses the club convergence methodology by Phillips and Sul (2007; 2009) to group EU-28 countries that present similar features in terms of well-being during the period 2005-2017. The study also applies probit models to investigate the potential role of several social and institutional characteristics that are supposed to affect subjective well-being levels. The results show the existence of a “well-being gap” among European countries. The economic downturn started in 2008 has impacted the perceived well-being more in low-income and low-growth countries (less developed transition and Southern countries), than in high-income and more developed transition countries. The study also shows that countries that present well-functioning institutional systems and, more in general, good institutional performances show higher life satisfaction levels and tend to be more resilient to the negative effects generated by the economic shock.
European Identity Politics
Authors: Aiginger Karl , Handler Heinz
Published: May 2020

Social and political sciences use the term ‘identity’ in describing a wide range of phenomena, whether these be personal explanations of self-understanding, descriptions of common interests or the shared experiences of a larger group. It has been used in the recent analyses of countries or larger communities, but also in the historical studies of very different societies in developing or industrialized countries. To make the concept more operational and open to empirical research, we dichotomize it into an inclusive versus an exclusive type. This enables us to carve out the different policy conclusions associated with each type. We then apply the concepts for analysing the emergence of European identity over the past decades, as well as its limits and recent headwinds. We present survey data on national and supranational identity and country differences concerning trust in national and European institutions. As a counterstrategy to populism and the exclusive type of identity, political observers, from scientists to members of the media, are split into suggesting either a "cordon sanitaire” to discourage voting for such ideas versus an embracement strategy by including their representatives into government, thereby controlling them or revealing their incompetence. This paper, in contrast, ventures a proactive strategy of four steps to localize the root causes of the success of populism, offering an inclusive vision for the long run, policy instruments for economic improvements and a new narrative. These concepts are linked to the strategy of the European Commission of a Green Deal and a Social Europe "striving for more”, which acts as a program to strengthen the inclusive European identity and pre-empt the renationalization requested by the exclusive type. It is much too early to analyse the COVID-19 crisis under the proposed dichotomization and the new narrative. However, the differences in the initial reactions of countries to the emerging pandemic, bashing foreign sources for its creation and misusing the crisis for a restoration of autocratic leadership on the one hand and looking for solidarity on the national as well as international level on the other, may later be attributed to the concepts of exclusion versus inclusion.
E-Marketing in Bangladesh: Step towards Digitalization in Business, Major Setbacks and Prospective Views
Authors: Gazi Md. Abu Issa , Ali Mohammed Julfikar , Tewary Prianka
Published: May 2020

Businesses are used to sell different strategies they offer products or services. Nowadays, the companies try to create, promote and sell products or services that can satisfy their target customers through electronic means. E-marketing and online marketing strategy is the latest and modern way of exploring and delivering products and services related information to the quality potential customers. This paper addresses the major setbacks and present scenario of E-marketing structures in Bangladesh. This study also emphasis to analyze the trend of use of e-marketing in Bangladesh. The authors have studied the different international journals, Marketing journals, Economics, business and management journals, Information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) journals to conceptualize current scene of e-marketing in Bangladesh. The researcher use secondary data and information by reviewing previously published literatures. This research finds some core impediments which are the terrific interference to reaching the desired goal of e-marketing. This study identifies the forthcoming prospects in the field of E-marketing in Bangladesh and suggests policy recommendation. By developing and implementing e-marketing strategies and techniques at business sectors in Bangladesh and can take part to establish dream digital Bangladesh.
The Impact of Click and Mortar on Consumers Intention to Purchase Online
Authors: Abdulkhalek Rasha
Published: May 2020

This paper aims to clarify the impact of click and mortar business model on Lebanese consumers’ intention to purchase online. Also to compare the hedonic and utilitarian shopping motivation towards the online option of click and mortar business model. The research methodology is based on Saunders research onion, positivism philosophy, deductive approach, a quantitative method based on a survey distributed to 1365 Lebanese respondents. Using regression analysis and correlation test, the author found that utilitarian and hedonic motivation have a different effect on consumers’ intention to purchase online from click and mortar companies. It also shows the moderator variables have different effects on consumers’ motivation to purchase online. This paper is unique for its palpation in addressing an important topic in the Lebanese market. Actually, the findings of this study create the floor for marketers and academics to generalize the difference between hedonic and utilitarian shopping motivation towards online shopping from click and mortar business model. The findings reveal that consumers are shifting towards shopping online. So click and mortar business model is a must.
Access to Credit by Smallholder Female Farmers in Ho Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Doku Grace Denny , Mawusi Obubuafo Joyce Mamle , Sam Hagan Margaret Aba
Published: May 2020

The study investigated the access to credit facilities by smallholder female farmers in the Ho municipality. Data for the study was collected from 58 randomly sampled smallholder female farmers in the Ho Municipality of Ghana. Primary data was the main source of data used for the study. Descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages and graphs as well as inferential statics were used to analyze the data collected from the female farmers. Result of the study revealed that most of the female farmers within the municipality are aware of various sources they can access credit facility. However, several factors were identified to be militating against their access to credit. These factors include: High interest rate, lack of collaterals, low level of education was some of the factors identified. In conclusion, there is the need to encourage some of the financial institutions to support these farmers with concessionary loans. It is also recommended that Non-governmental organizations operating in the financial sector should come to the aid of these female farmers.
¿A quién le importa la corrupción? : importancia y determinantes de la corrupción desde la perspectiva de la élite política mexicana (2009-2018)
Authors: Márquez Cristian
Published: June 2020

Which factors explain Mexican political elites’ preferences towards the importance of corruption and its presence in Mexican institutions? This essay offers an empirical analysis of different factors that have contributed to explain Mexican political elite attitudes towards corruption. In order to do so, we address a quantitative analysis of the importance of corruption from the perspective of the elites, as well as of the existence of corruption in different institutions that are key for democratic consolidation. Using the Latin American Parliamentary Elites Project, we assess diverse dimensions as explanatory variables, offering evidence of its correlation with Mexican elites’ preferences during the last decade
The current landscape of urological undergraduate education in Canada
Authors: Domes Trustin , Vellani Samya , Couture Félix , Bhojani Naeem , Andonian Sero , Ismail Salima , Rourke Keith , MacLellan Dawn
Published: June 2020

Introduction: Urological presentations are commonly seen in primary care and urologists are concerned that educational gaps exist in undergraduate curricula in Canadian medical schools. A pan-Canadian survey of undergraduate urology education directors (UUEDs) was used to determine the current status of undergraduate urology education in Canada.

Methods: In the fall of 2018, a survey was administered to all 17 UUEDs representing every Canadian medical school. The survey assessed multiple factors, including the timing and duration of urologist-led instruction, the perceived adequacy of urological content in the curriculum, and the level of preparedness of graduating students.

Results: The response rate was 100%. Variation in the duration (mean total instructional hours: 22.5±17.2 [5–75] hours) and timing of formal urological instruction was seen. The majority of schools covered core content areas, however, erectile dysfunction, uro-trauma, and pediatric urology topics were under-represented. One school had a mandatory urology clerkship rotation (one week), while the other 16 schools offered a selective, with 24.3% of students completing this experience. The majority of UUEDs (64.7%) believed the curricular time devoted to urology was inadequate, 29.4% felt that their graduates were unprepared to diagnose and treat common urological problems, and 76.5% strongly agreed or agreed that a national urology curriculum would be useful.

Conclusions: There was significant variability in the duration of instruction and delivery of urological topics in Canadian medical schools. There was a perceived need for more urological instruction by most UUEDs, who welcomed a more standardized national curriculum as a strategy to address this need.
Using Statistical Analysis to Investigate the Relevance of Accounting Information in Emerging Financial Markets: An Empirical Study
Authors: Belassi Walid , Elbarrad Sherif S.
Published: May 2020

Despite extensive literature and numerous published work on the area of value relevance of accounting information, a major part of the studies have been conducted on large and developed capital markets. While there are a number of published articles in the area of value relevance of accounting information in developing markets, there is still a need to investigate more developing markets to see if there are similarities or different attributes of each market that could shed more light on the importance and usefulness of accounting relevance in developing markets. To study further the gap of accounting relevance in developing markets, this study investigates the relationship between the accounting information – represented in the financial ratios, F-Score, M-Score, in addition to market-related measures – and stock price represented in the ratio of Price to Book Value (PBV) per share and Price-Earnings (PE) Ratio. In order to shed light on the significant variables that affect the stock price in emerging markets, this study examines the cement sector in Saudi Arabia. The results of the study indicate that F-score, inventory turnover, current ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, return on assets, and average trading are significant determinants of PBV. Combined, they explain 75.1% of the variations in PBV. The study also shows that F-score and inventory turnover are significant determinants of PE. Combined, they explain 23.1% of the variations in PE.
Textual Research on the Historical Position of Cotton Textile Industry in Shanghai Area in Yuan Dynasty
Authors: Zhang Hongjun , Deng Kehui
Published: May 2020

The Yuan Dynasty was the real beginning of Shanghai, which was also one of the important hub areas of cotton planting and cotton textile spreading from the frontier to the inland in ancient China, but its specific situation and historical position were rarely studied. On the basis of carding the cotton textile technology, cotton output and the development of cotton commodity economy in this period, this paper reveals that the cotton textile industry in Shanghai played an important role in improving people's clothing and raw materials, improving local people's material living standards and promoting the economic development of Jiangnan areas and even the whole country in the Yuan Dynasty. It also laid a good foundation for the later development of Shanghai China's great historical development process, especially in economic development, has an indelible and non-negligible historical position.
The Characteristics of the Typical Pattern of Jin-merchant Culture and Its Use in Traditional Decorative Design
Authors: Hu XiangMing , Yang XiaoMing
Published: May 2020

Jin-merchant refers exclusively to the social group of merchants in ancient Chinese Shanxi province who ran businesses and engaged in commodity trading. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Jin-merchants were the leading merchant groups with their wisdom and talent in merchandise management. In the long-term development, the Jin-merchant group gradually formed a relatively complete ideological and cultural system, supporting the development of the Jin-merchants cause. The Jin merchant culture, with Confucianism as its core, has been widely nourished by traditional Chinese culture and has internalized local traditional customs and folklore into their temperament and character, forming a series of specific historical and cultural symbols, which permeate the Jin-merchants code of living and life pursuit, and are gradually evolved into various decorative patterns to integrate into life, in which future generations can feel inspired and enlightened by traditional culture and Jin-merchant philosophy.
A Dissemination Strategy to Enhance National Identity in Hong Kong
Authors: Feng Qingxiang
Published: May 2020

As an important issue in the theory and practice of “one country, two systems”, the national identity in Hong Kong has been given a lot of attention as some deep-seated problems accumulated over a long period of time in Hong Kong have become increasingly acute in recent years. From the perspective of social communication, modern media and public opinion are important factors affecting the strength of national identity in Hong Kong. In view of this, in order to enhance the national identity in Hong Kong, it is necessary to cultivate patriotic and Hong Kong-loving media and improve the social communication platform of national identity, so as to occupy the leading edge of public opinion, cope with the erosion of the wrong trend of thought, spread the national image of China and demonstrate the national confidence of China.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Environment and Natural Resources Research, Vol. 10, No. 2
Authors: Lin Emily
Published: May 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Environment and Natural Resources Research, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2020
Problem Solving Skills of Students at the Faculty of Sports Sciences
Authors: Yilmaz Taner , Yiğit Şihmehmet
Published: May 2020

The aim of this study is to determine the problem-solving skills of students studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Uşak University and to examine individuals in terms of their personal variables. 290 students, 85 female and 205 male, participated in the study voluntarily at Uşak University Faculty of Sport Sciences. As a data collection tool in the research; “Personal Information Form” and “Problem Solving Inventory (PSI)” developed by Heppner and Peterson were used to determine problem solving skills.According to the normality test results performed to determine the appropriate analysis method for the data, the p-value for the problem solving scale was greater than 0.05. The total scores of the problem-solving scale match the normal distribution. For this reason, while investigating the significant differences, the parametric tests; t-test and ANOVA were used.No significant difference was found between the gender, age variable, monthly income level, monthly income level of families, education level of the parents, the region where the students live, the high school variable that the students graduated from, and the total scores of these students’ problem solving skills (p>0.05). As a result, according to the findings; it has been determined that sports have positive effects on the problem solving skills of the students at the Sport Sciences Faculty.
Challenges for the Sustainable Development of Vietnamese Enterprises and Remedial Solutions
Authors: Xuan Dien Nguyen
Published: May 2020

There is no doubt that enterprises play an important role in the socio-economic development of every country. They create competitiveness for the economy, and directly exploit resources to serve the country's development goals. Businesses in general as well as each specific business need to overcome many great challenges in order to develop stably and sustainably. Ensuring sustainable development for themselves and contributing to the country's economic development are tasks that every business itself must perform. On the other hand, the State also needs practical and effective measures to support them to successfully implement this case.
Data-Based Value Co-Creation in Smart Service Systems: A Reinterpretation of Customer Journey
Authors: Grimaldi Mara , Vincenza Ciasullo Maria , Troisi Orlando , Castellani Paola
Published: May 2020

Industry 4.0 is characterized by the key role of new technologies in the development of relationships between companies and their stakeholders. Thus, the most recent theories on service redefine organizations as complex service systems that create and co-create value thanks to the interactions between actors, enhanced by smart technologies and ICTs.

In particular, the concept of service systems- introduced in Service Science- seems to be suitable for the exploration of how service design, and the processes of innovation sharing and emergence, can be strengthened thanks to the application of smart technologies.

Despite the adoption of a system logic, service systems, and their conceptualization, need to be reinterpreted according to a perspective that applies a total and all-encompassing view to the processes of value generation and to the interpretation of the information and data exchanged (data-driven decision-making).

Therefore, the study proposes a conceptual model that integrates the key enabling factors of value co-creation in service systems with the main strategic drivers introduced in data-driven approach to redefine the entire service experience as a service journey. In this continuous information flow, providers, customers and users share and combine data streams, to be turned into relevant information and value, through an integrated and interacting set of touch points that connect the different stages of service creation, delivery and co-creation.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 15 No. 6
Authors: Lee Stephen
Published: May 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 15 No. 6, 2020
Parliamentary Immunity among Arab Constitutions
Authors: Alzubi Jehan K Samarah
Published: May 2020

Point of fact, legislature is seen to be a significant body in any country because of its key duties of passing the legislations regarding the responsibility it has. The national and legal system has given legal protections for the legislature’ members in order to help them in carrying out the responsibility they have according to the countries’ constitutions, and this kind of protection is known to be the parliament immunity. The present study aims to clarify the parliamentary immunity concept explaining its own legal nature among Arab constitutions. Additionally, this study discusses important points related to the parliament immunity such as its types, namely, objective type as well as procedural type differentiating between them. Furthermore, this study indicates to some important aspects regarding parliament immunity among Arabs highlighting points like the lifting procedures of the immunity and some legal reasons for lifting and the constitutions’ positions regarding that. The study concludes that Arab countries have a special situation due to important events such as Arab Spring and Palestinian Issue in which they confirm that the Arab countries must deal with the parliament immunity carefully in a way that makes their people satisfied, lastly, some recommendations are made for further studies in the same topic.