bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Músicas para ver. Prácticas colaborativas en las músicas escénicas
Authors: Mansilla Pons Ramiro
Published: November 2019

Este artículo se centra en las instancias de composición, notación e interpretación de músicas escénicas del ámbito de la música contemporánea de concierto en Buenos Aires, a partir de la observación del trabajo de cuatro artistas locales. Mediante una praxis colaborativa entre intérpretes y compositores, se articulan procesos operatorios que implican una revisión del concierto como institución y una apertura hacia nuevas concepciones en torno a los agentes intervinientes y sus funciones.
Plataforma NODOS. Del archivo personal al archivo colectivo
Authors: Del Mármol Mariana , Sáez Mariana
Published: November 2019

Las artes escénicas independientes presentan una dificultad doble respecto de su registro y preservación: el carácter efímero al que se asocian sus producciones y la dispersión de los materiales archivables. En este trabajo, nos proponemos problematizar estas cuestiones y explorar las potencialidades de impulsar un archivo colaborativo que enfrente aquellos desafíos a partir de la experiencia de Nodos, una plataforma de contenido colaborativo sobre las artes escénicas, que quienes escribimos este artículo, junto con un grupo de artistas investigadores, impulsamos desde la ciudad de La Plata.
La inundación a través del colectivo La Joda. Intervención Estadios de la memoria colectiva
Authors: Trípodi María Victoria
Published: November 2019

La inundación de 2013 en La Plata provocó una situación desestabilizadora para la sociedad. En los meses posteriores, el campo artístico local funcionó como una plataforma que posibilitó la emergencia de múltiples propuestas artísticas y colectivas que problematizaron lo acontecido. El artículo analiza la intervención artística denominada Estadíos de la memoria colectiva, acción desarrollada en el espacio público en torno a la conmemoración del primer aniversario de la inundación, con el objetivo de problematizar la idea de arte como vehículo de memoria.
Perspectiva da doação voluntária de corpos para utilização no ensino de anatomia: consciência social, disposição e fatores associados
Authors: VOLANEK Anderson Feitosa , RISSI Renato
Published: November 2019

ObjetivoApesar da importância de se estudar anatomia humana em peças cadavéricas, a captaçãode corpos para tais fi ns apresenta-se baixa em todo o mundo. Nesse sentido, o presenteestudo objetivou verifi car o conhecimento e a perspectiva dos indivíduos em doar o corpocadavérico para fi ns educacionais. Adicionalmente, objetivou-se conhecer os fatoressocioculturais que infl uenciam a doação voluntária do corpo cadavérico.MétodosPara a coleta dos dados, foram aplicados cem questionários em indivíduos adultos,com idade entre 18 e 70 anos, de ambos os sexos e residentes na cidade de Campinas,São Paulo, Brasil.ResultadosOs resultados mostraram que 65% dos entrevistados conheciam a possibilidade dedoação do corpo cadavérico; entretanto, 95% não sabiam quais eram os procedimentosnecessários para tanto. No mais, 25% dos entrevistados responderam que tinhamdisponibilidade de doar, observando-se uma associação estatística entre o grau deescolaridade (nível superior) e a disponibilidade de doação (p=0,003).ConclusãoConclui-se que os voluntários entrevistados apresentam baixa aptidão em doar o própriocorpo cadavérico. Além disso, evidenciou-se que os voluntários não sabem quais são osprocedimentos exigidos para uma possível doação. Adicionalmente, conclui-se que onível de escolaridade está diretamente relacionado à disponibilidade de doação.
Efeito agudo de diferentes métodos de termoterapia na amplitude de movimento articular
Authors: SANTOS Lorrane Nascimento dos , NAKAGIMA Yasmim Hikari , STOCCO Thiago Domingues
Published: November 2019

ObjetivoO objetivo deste estudo foi comparar quantitativamente o efeito agudo de diferentes técnicas de termoterapia no ganho da amplitude de movimento. Participaram da pesquisa voluntários (n=34) de ambos os sexos e média de idade de 22,3 anos (±3,3 anos).MétodosOs participantes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos: em um grupo, os indivíduos foram submetidos a aplicação da lâmpada infravermelha (calor superfi cial), enquanto no outro grupo utilizou-se o aparelho de ondas curtas (calor profundo) como técnica de termoterapia.ResultadosComo resultado, observou-se que o grupo submetido ao calor profundo obteve melhora significante em relação a amplitude de movimento, tanto em comparação dentro do mesmo grupo, confrontando-se a amplitude de movimento pré- e pós-intervenção (aumento médio de 10,9+3,1º), quanto quando comparado ao grupo submetido ao calor superficial, que não apresentou melhora significativa (aumento médio de 3,1+2,5º). ConclusãoConcluiu-se que, embora o efeito agudo da termoterapia seja benéfico no ganho de amplitude de movimento, o calor profundo parece ter um efeito mais pronunciado quando comparado às técnicas de calor superficial.
Percepción de los usuarios frente a la calidad del servicio de salud en consulta externa en una Institución Prestadora de Servicios de Salud
Authors: Cobo-Mejía Elisa Andrea , Estepa-Rodríguez Karem Julieth , Herrera-Triana Carolina , Linares-Reyes Paola
Published: November 2019

Introducción. La comprensión de la calidad de los servicios de salud depende de diversos factores relacionados con la percepción del paciente sobre la atención, los elementos del entorno, factorestécnicos, el trato, entre otros, requiere un análisis desde la perspectiva del paciente. Objetivo. Determinar la percepción de los usuarios de la calidad en la prestación del servicio de salud en consulta externa en una Institución Prestadora de Salud durante el segundo semestre del 2017 en Boyacá-Colombia. Método. Estudio descriptivo, enfoque cuantitativo y diseño transversal, los datos se recolectaron con la encuesta SERVQUAL a 143 usuarios. Resultados. El promedio general de las cinco dimensiones de expectativas fue de 4.4714, es decir, el 89.428% del rango del porcentaje de satisfacción, lo que significa que los usuarios tienen un rango satisfactorio según sus expectativas. El resultado general de las cinco dimensiones de percepciones fue de 4.1309, equivalente a 82.618% del rango del porcentaje de satisfacción, reportando que los usuarios tienen un rango satisfactorio según sus percepciones. Conclusiones. Es recomendable que, desde la gerencia administrativa de la Institución Prestadora de Salud, se generen estrategias organizacionales que permitan promover cambios en cuanto a la infraestructura, equipos, personal, material de comunicación e  información, limpieza y comodidad.
Factores de riesgo asociados al nivel de autonomía e independencia en personas mayores, Tunja 2015
Authors: Quino Ávila Aura Cristina
Published: November 2019

Introducción. La funcionalidad en las actividades de la vida diaria determina el nivel de autonomía eindependencia en las personas mayores. Objetivo. Determinar los factores de riesgo asociados al nivel de autonomía e independencia en personas mayores de los Centros Vida de Tunja – Colombia 2015. Métodos. Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, diseño transversal. Población de 1492 adultos. Se obtuvo una muestra de 40 adultos dependientes y 80 independientes. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, antecedentes patológicos y de hospitalización en los últimos siete días, riesgo de caída, balance en posición bípeda y nivel de actividad física. Los instrumentos aplicados fueron, PASE (The Physical Activity Scale Elderly), Tinetti y pruebas de balance. Se realizó análisis aplicando la prueba de Wald, U de Mann Whitney y cálculo de los respectivos Odds ratio (OR). Resultados. Las variables que mostraron asociación con el nivel de autonomía e independencia fueron los niveles bajos de escolaridad, prueba de balance de Romberg sensibilizado y edad (p= 0.005, 0.000,0.009 y p=0.014 respectivamente). Vivir en zona rural, ser soltero, viudo o vivir en unión librecon una persona de la misma edad, pertenecer a estrato socioeconómico bajo, presentar alteraciones en el sistema músculo esquelético y alteraciones en el balance de pie y la edad son factores de riesgo que afectan el nivel de autonomía. Conclusión. En el nivel de autonomía e independencia de la persona mayor se relacionan factores, tanto personales como del contexto, que median de manera positiva o negativa para que esta etapa de vejez sea funcional y activa.
Rethinking Realism and Constructivism Through the Lenses of Themes and Ontological Primacy
Authors: Kaminski Joseph Jon
Published: November 2019

If integrative pluralism in international relations theorising is the way forward, how can we still maintain some type of demarcation between pre-existing paradigms in order to not throw the baby out with the bath water? The notions of themes and ontological primacy provide a useful intervention in this regard. They both link realism and constructivism yet at the same time differentiate between the two enough to allow for the original free-standing paradigm to maintain its veracity and usefulness as an explanatory tool to explain the international order. This article promotes the idea that realism and constructivism engage with many similar themes; it is their ontologies and methodologies that are the key points of departure and are worth being further explored. The article concludes that taking the notion of ontological primacy seriously allows for much needed theoretical pluralism, while effectively maintaining the foundational moorings of longstanding international relations theories.
International Community’s Approach to Western Balkans: In Search of Stability and Security
Authors: Juvan Janez
Published: November 2019

The article presents research on the international community’s engagement in the countries of the Western Balkans in the past and their possible approach in the future. The focus of our research is on the functioning of mechanisms through which the international community performs certain tasks in the region. These interventions are primarily political, in the form of conferences, political programmes, consultations, pressures and continuous persuasion. Economic initiatives follow afterwards. By using different reform approaches, international institutions try to improve cooperation with the European Union (EU) and countries such as the USA, Russia, Turkey and China. Our research attempts to identify possible methods and new solutions for individual cases of conflict in Western Balkans countries, especially where the international community is actively involved. On this basis, we created a more holistic approach. The application of these measures could make the necessary reforms of the future easier. Our approach emphasises all the elements of security that are essential to the stability of the region and for the prevention of conflicts in the future.
North Macedonia and its Neighbours: Challenges and Perspectives
Authors: Đukanović Dragan
Published: November 2019

In this paper, the author has analysed the perspectives of Macedonia’s new foreign policy concept regarding its neighbours since the second half of 2017. Therefore, he points to Macedonia’s numerous bilateral issues, primarily about its name with neighbouring Greece. The paper also includes a review of other open issues with Bulgaria and Albania, which jeopardize its path towards the EU and NATO membership. The signing of two crucial bilateral agreements with Bulgaria (2017) and Greece (2018) has significantly changed its foreign policy position and accelerated the realization of its Euro-Atlantic perspective. Additionally, Macedonia has improved relations with Albania and Kosovo. Although the relations with Serbia have oscillated, they cannot, in general, be labelled as bad.

The author concludes that the determination of the new Macedonian political elite to resolve the accumulated bilateral issues with its neighbours is very significant in the broader regional context. It also represents a stimulus for the rest of the Western Balkans.
The distribution of genus Hippobosca in Transcaucasia
Authors: Nartshuk Emilia Petrovna , Oboňa Jozef
Published: November 2019

The unpublished zoogeographical views of louse flies from genus Hippobosca deposited in Collection of the Zoological institute of Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, Russia from Transcaucasia are summarized. A total 248 deposited samples and one recent sample belonging to species Hippobosca equina Linnaeus, 1758 and Hippobosca longipennis Fabricius, 1805 from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Southern Caucasus and north-western Iran are presented.
Is Leather Skirt Designed by Urameselgwa a Symbol of Datooga’s Identity?
Authors: Bihariová Emília
Published: November 2019

The paper focuses on the context of a traditional women’s wearing component – a leather skirt – on the example of the contemporary semi-nomadic Datooga1 and ideas, imaginations, and myths which this product of material culture represents. Analysis of the researched material composed from the statements of the daily users (married women) as well as the members of the society on example of the Datooga people (Buradiga subgroup) in a particular locality of Igunga district in Tanzania will demonstrate why the leather skirt, linked and designed by women’s deity Urameselgwa, is considered not only as a sign of marriage from the external perspective through outsider’s eyes, but mostly as an identification factor and strong cultural symbol through the Buradiga’s perception. The author explains how Urameselgwa is presented in the daily routine of the Buradiga’ women and which kind of privilege, so unique among East African pastoralists, is given to them by the wearing of the leather skirt transmitted from one generation to the other.
Congenital Absence of Skin on the Right Leg and Nail Abnormalities-Epidermolysis Bullosa or Bart’s Syndrom ?
Authors: Stanojevic Marina , Prokic Katarina Cuković , Savic Dragana , Vuletic Biljana , Stojkovic Andjelka , Knezevic Sanja , Dajic Katerina , Cekovic Jelena , Simovic Aleksandra M.
Published: November 2019

Children born with the epidermolysis bullosa (so-called “butterfly children”) can eat only liquid or soft food due to the blisters on their mouth, tongue and esophagus. Due to their inactivity and permanent wounds, their fingers are curved and grown with a fist. Their eyes, anus and genitals are not spared either. The digestion is usually poor, so they often suffer from the constipation, and sometimes the intestine discharge can be performed only surgically. Due to frequent and numerous wounds, infections may develop, which can lead to sepsis. Wounds are caused by any kind of the pressure and re-bandaging of wounds is the most painful. These children can later be susceptible to other diseases, especially the skin cancer. More than 80% of children diagnosed with this disease become disabled in the first years of their lives, and some of them pass away immediately after birth. The average lifespan of the diseased is about 28 years. Here we have presented a rare case of a newborn male infant with a dystrophic epidermolysis bullousa, a congenital skin aplasia on the right leg and a nail dystrophy. Based on a typical clinical presentation, we think that it is Bart’s syndrome.
Multi-Factor Authentication and Fingerprint-based Debit Card System
Authors: Ojewale Mubarak Adetunji , Yomsi Patrick Meumeu
Published: November 2019

One thing can be said to be common to all forms of debit card fraud – authentication bypass. This implies that a secure debit card transaction system can only be guaranteed by a safe and reliable authentication system. Many approaches have been adopted to ensure a secure authentication system, but often, these approaches are either focused on the Automated Teller Machines (ATM)/Point of Sales (POS) terminals or Online/e-commerce transactions, thus not providing full security on both fronts. In this work, we address this problem by adopting a multi-factor debit card system that uses a combination of the traditional Personal Identification Number code (PIN) and the mobile-phone delivered One-Time Password (OTP) with a biometric authentication option (fingerprint). We demonstrate that this approach ensures the security of both online and terminal transactions. The fingerprint option makes it easy to use by people who find memorizing PINs difficult.
Казанский ученый, историк и религиозный реформатор Шигабутдин Марджани (1818–1889)
Authors: Kanlidere Ahmet
Published: November 2019

The main purpose of this study is to detect the environmental thoughts and influences over Shihabaddin Mardjani’s intellectual development and his mental contacts during his early youth. Therefore, this research will focus on these questions: What was the true nature of his thoughts of reform? To what extent Mardjani was able to carry out his projects of reforming madrasa? To what extent Mardjani’s ideas were influential over the next generation of the Tatar intellectuals? In order to reply these questions, this study deals with the stages of his life, and then analyzes the changes in the historiography about Mardjani’s ideas. Finally, the research is evaluated his thoughts that gave him a qualification of being a Muslim reformer.
Исключенность и исключительность: самопрезентация религиозного лидера и социальный контекст религиозной повседневности
Authors: Trofimova Ksenia
Published: November 2019

The paper addresses specific narratives of self-presentation of Sufi religious leaders who belong to Roma Muslim communities of Skopje (North Macedonia). Aiming at reconstruction of the actual social context by which the subjectivity of religious leader is formed, I focus on retrospective narrations and their interpretations provided by spiritual leaders and “ordinary” believers. Drawing from my ethnographic fieldwork (2014-2019), I describe some of their everyday practices and analyze the plots focused on the continuity, education and ethical code (adab) issues since they act as prime arguments in everyday polemics about the “proper” faith.
Estimativa do módulo de elasticidade do concreto de estacas hélice contínua
Authors: César de Almeida Maia Paulo , Venancio Waked Lucas , Fleichman Prellwitz Marta
Published: November 2019

Em projetos de fundação modernos, a estimativa dos recalques da fundação é de fundamental importância para a determinação dos valores característicos dos esforços. No caso de obras sobre estacas hélices contínuas, a deformação elástica do elemento estrutura ganha importância especial, devido ao processo executivo e características do concreto normalmente empregado, podendo gerar materiais com elevada deformabilidade. O presente trabalho discute a estimativa do módulo de elasticidade do concreto desse tipo de fundação, baseado em ensaios em corpos de prova extraídos da fundação e no controle tecnológico do concreto. Faz-se comparação da aplicação desses procedimentos para o concreto da superestrutura. Os resultados indicam que as metodologias prescritas por normas técnicas superestimam em 60% o valor do módulo de elasticidade, no caso estudado. No entanto, estimativas do módulo de elasticidade para baixos níveis de tensão de trabalho, podem estar mais próximas da condição de campo, mas ainda gerando subestimativa dos recalques do elemento estrutural
Estudo de estacas submetidas ao arrancamento em diferentes direções, através de ensaios em centrífuga geotécnica
Authors: Venturin Guizardi Guilherme , Martins Reis Rodrigo , Tibana Sérgio , Saboya Albuquerque Júnior Fernando
Published: November 2019

O presente estudo é de carregamento de estacas isoladas em diferentes direções, sendo utilizado uma centrífuga geotécnica para a modelagem. Os ensaios foram executados com areia fofa, DR = 30%. Utilizou-se um recipiente cilíndrico e o processo de execução do mesmo seguiu três etapas: pluviação, cravação da estaca e, carregamento. O nível de aceleração centrífuga foi de 24g, simulando uma estaca de aço de 67 centímetros de diâmetro, com comprimento cravado de 6,30 metros. A evolução do deslocamento vertical, a força de carregamento, a deformação da estaca e a pressão no fuste da mesma foram monitoradas. As previsões de carga aos diferentes tipos de carregamento comparadas aos valores encontrados nos ensaios apresentaram uma certa diferença, subestimando a carga última vertical e superestimando a carga última horizontal, mas dentro de uma faixa já encontrada por outros pesquisadores, visto que os métodos analíticos apresentam imprecisões e que a modelagem centrífuga tem imperfeições
Study complications and follow-up outcomes of preterm infants hospitalized in Ardabil city hospital in 2016
Authors: Ahadi Adel , Mirzarahimi Mehrdad , Ghorbanpour Shabnam
Published: November 2019

Background: Preterm birth is one of the leading and direct causes of newborn mortality. The aim of this was to study complications and follow-up outcomes of preterm infants hospitalized in Ardabil city hospital in 2016. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 73 preterm babies at Ardabil city hospital in 2016. The research-based checklist included demographics, and the outcome data were completed through the infants examination and by studying hospital files. Collected data were analyzed by statistical methods in statistical package for the social sciences v.19. Results: The rate of mortality was 21.2%, and the rate of developmental disorders (DD) was 26.2%. The main preterm infants problems were respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and ICTER, respectively. There was a significant inverse relation between gestational age (GA) and birth weight with the rate of mortality and developmental disorders. The relationship between sex and mortality rate was not significant. There was a significant relation between DD with RDS, age of infants, weight and round head of infants in 6 months. Conclusion: Results showed that preterm infants are at risk for DD and mortality in comparison with full-term infants. Hence, specialized care for them is essential in the future.
The effects of mesenchymal stem cells on the IDO, HLA-G and PD-L1 expression of breast tumor cells MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7
Authors: ÖZGÜL ÖZDEMİR Rabia Bilge , ÖZDEMİR Alper Tunga , KIRMAZ Cengiz , TUĞLU Mehmet İbrahim , ŞENOL Özgür , ÖZVEREL Cenk Serhan , BERDELİ Afig
Published: November 2019

Aim: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are strong immunomodulatory cells and a component of the tumor microenvironment. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of MSCs derived from adipose tissue on the expressions of immune evasive molecules indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), human leukocyte antigen G (HLA-G) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) of breast tumor cell lines MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7.  Methods: For this purpose, MSCs, MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells were cultured with increased doses of interferon gamma (IFN-g). In another plate, tumor cells were cultured in transwell inserts using the same IFN-g stimulation to evaluate the effect of MSCs. At the end of the culture period, the HLA-G and PD-L1 expression was detected by flow cytometry, and IDO expression by the Luminex method. Results: We found that in low-dose IFN-g stimulation (10 ng/mL), MSCs led to a significant increase in the HLA-G and PD-L1 expression of MCF-7 cells. On the contrary, at a high dose of IFN-g (50 ng/mL), their expression significantly decreased in both tumor cells. In addition, we observed that the IDO expression of MDA-MB-231 cells was significantly increased in the presence of MSCs, but MCF-7 cells were not affected. Conclusion: In conclusion, for MDA-MB-231 cells, MSCs may play a protective role because they reduce the expression of HLA-G and PD-L1 that are involved in the suppression of cytotoxic cells and exhaustion of T cells. On the other hand, MSCs may be an important source of high IDO levels, and therefore may negatively affect the antitumor immune response. However, our data should be supported by further studies.
An effective minimal invasive method in pilonidal sinus surgery: Sinusotomy
Authors: KARABAY Önder
Published: November 2019

Aim: Pilonidal sinus is a common disease. Postoperative pain, limitation of movement, return to daily routine and recurrence are major problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the postoperative outcomes of patients operated with sinusotomy for pilonidal sinus disease.        Methods: This study was performed retrospectively between 2016 and 2019 in patients treated with sinusotomy for pilonidal sinus disease. Data of 83 patients who underwent sinusotomy were reviewed with hospital records. Age, sex, symptom duration, pit count, operation time, postoperative 2nd day VAS pain score and recurrence rates were evaluated.Results: 78 (94%) patients were male and 5 (6%) were female. The mean age was 26.6 (15-42) years and the mean symptom duration was 4.6 (1-20) months. Mean pit count was 3.2 (1-13), mean operative time was 9.1(5-21) minutes, mean VAS pain score was 0.6 (0-2) on the second day. Mean healing time was 4.01 (2-11) weeks. Recurrence was observed in 2 patients (2.4%). Conclusion: Sinusotomy is a safe and effective minimally invasive method that may be used in pilonidal sinus surgery. However, comparative prospective studies with other techniques are needed.
Multi-Level System of Indicators on the Activity of Innovative Technology Parks in the Sectors of Information and Knowledge Economy
Authors: Aliyev Alovsat G. , Shahverdiyeva Roza O.
Published: November 2019

This paper reviews the issues of multi-level system of indicators on the activity of innovative technology parks in the sectors of information and knowledge economy. The economic system of developed and developing countries is primarily based on natural and material resources. At the next stage of development, a new innovative economy based on information, knowledge, and ICT is formed through the resource advantages. In such conditions, the main economic development growth is realized in innovative technoparks. The foundations of scientific and methodological development of composite indicator system are explored, in this regard. The stages of development of hierarchical indicators system, requirements posed to them, their generalized composition and content are shown. Main group of indicators characterizing the activity of technology parks separately and its relevant function are defined. A system of multi-level composite indicators integratively reflects the main level and the lower levels coming after it. Indicators system includes the main composite index and 10 sub-indices of technoparks. Composite index contains sub-indices of significance and scalability, infrastructure and information provision, favorable business environment, investment-financial reserves and material-technical resources, innovative potential, activeness and environment, human resources and professional staff training, scientific-research, experimental developments and innovative projects, innovation products and services, effective management and creative results, socioecological development. The study presents the stages of successive formation of indicators and variables upon which main indices and sub-indices of technology parks functionally depend. Directions of future research are identified on the basis of indicators.
Learn and Work in the 21st Century. A Review of Employability Models for HE Graduates: Different Levels of Analysis
Authors: Butum Lavinia Cornelia , Nicolescu Luminiţa
Published: November 2019

Academic literature recognizes that knowledge is universal and higher education, as the main provider of knowledge and competences, is all the more not constrained by borders. In this regard, meeting the demand for competences is also challenging especially for the graduates of the 21st century who are confronted with the rapid changes of fourth industrial era economies. We propose a systematic literature review on increasing the employability of HE graduates by selecting relevant studies that analyze the employers, graduates and educators’ perceptions of the employability skills for graduates. Also our investigation includes an analysis of existing graduates’ employability models and proposes a comprehensive extension of these models considering the factors that have implication in increasing the employability. Thus, starting from reviewing the literature on employability on three levels of investigation: HE institutions, policy makers and employers and considering the selected employability models that propose a better design for curricula, our study will continue with creating an integrated employability model that takes into account all the factors identified on employability literature on each level (or main actors that have influence on employability and determine new requirements): HE institutions, policy makers and employers. This approach aims to identify on one hand the necessary skills and competences for increasing HE graduates’ employability in order to reduce the gap between demand and supply of competences on labor market and on the other hand to identify and understand the factors of impact on employability of HE graduates in order to find solutions for achieving employability skills by curricula.
Consumer Decisions toward Fashion Product Shopping in Indonesia: The effects of Attitude, Perception of Ease of Use, Usefulness, and Trust
Authors: Suleman Dede , Zuniarti Ida , Sabil
Published: November 2019

This study aims to analyze the relationship between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and trust in the attitudes and decisions of shopping for online fashion products. This study used purposive sampling in the survey method with a sample of 70 respondents from the city of Jakarta. The results of this study indicate that perceived ease of use has no effect on consumer purchasing decisions. While the factors of perceived usefulness and trust are factors that significantly influence consumers’ decisions to shop online. The results of this study are used as a reference for entrepreneurs who conduct online marketing to increase their attention to trust and usability factors because this is what concerns consumers in their purchasing decisions, especially fashion products.
An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Understudy Programs: The Case of the Roads Authority Namibia
Authors: Kasika Chalwa Gladys , Dangarembizi Fanuel
Published: November 2019

There is a lack of effective, comprehensive understudy training programs in the Roads Authority (RA) of Namibia, compounded by a lack of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of such programs. Minimal research has been done on the topic of understudy programs and knowledge transfer in Namibia. The objectives of this study were to investigate the implementation of the RA’s understudy programs and their management and determine the extent to which expatriates comply with the understudy policies. This study adopted a mixed research approach. Data for the study were obtained through face-to-face interviews and self-administered questionnaires. The motive behind this choice was the need to communicate only with those with experience as mentors or who have been appointed as understudies in the Roads Authority (RA). The overall findings established that the effectiveness of the understudy program was hampered by a lack of commitment, awareness and communication, and a lack of personal growth and development opportunities. In addition, the study revealed conflicting roles in work situations due to incompatible work programs, and scheduling of the program. It is recommended that RA devise formal training programs for understudies appointed to understudy expatriates and ensure that those are strictly enforced. The program should include tacit on-the-job knowledge transfer which is monitored by management on a regular basis. The program should be tailored to suit the employees’ training needs. In addition, regular information sessions should be conducted in order to sensitize all parties involved concerning the understudy policy and Affirmative Action Act, No.28 of 1998.
The Effect of Foreign Debt on the Economic Growth of Nigeria
Authors: Omodero Cordelia Onyinyechi , Alpheaus Ogechi Eberechi
Published: November 2019

This study examines the effect of foreign debt on the economic growth of Nigeria. Data for the study are collected from the World Bank and Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. The variables on which data are sourced include nominal gross domestic product, foreign debt stock, foreign debt servicing, inflation rate, and exchange rate. Nominal gross domestic product is the dependent variable while foreign debt stock and foreign debt servicing are the major explanatory variables. Inflation and exchange rates are used as the control variables. The scope of the study covers the period from 1997 to 2017 and data are analyzed using the ordinary least squares regression technique. The regression results indicate that foreign debt exerts a significant negative influence on economic growth while foreign debt servicing has a strong and significant positive impact on economic growth. The other factors are insignificant in explaining economic growth under this scenario. Thus, the study recommends a more purposeful borrowing pattern and revenue generation through profitable capital investments as the remedy for a foreign debt crisis in the country. The study also suggests a revival of abandoned industries as a more effective way of reducing foreign borrowing, creating employment opportunities and alleviating poverty in the country.
Challenges for Banking Services in the Knowledge Economy
Authors: Hadad Shahrazad
Published: November 2019

In this paper, we have covered many of the roles that banks play in the financial system. Banks act as delegated monitors that ensure that economic agents allocate their resources effectively, thus leading to the sustainable development of entrepreneurship. Moreover, they also play an important role in sharing risks in the economy and protecting economic agents against market fluctuations through various means such as financial derivatives. These are the positive aspects of the roles of banks, but it should be noted that the way banks act to ensure an acceptable rate of return can cause fragility and instability throughout the financial system. In fact, banks are most often at the center of financial crises, as in the case of the global financial crisis that began in the summer of 2007. Banks may even contribute to spreading the negative effects of these financial crises because small shocks can have major effects on the financial system and economy. Banks also play an important role by facilitating the access of economic agents to financing and contributing to the development of the economy. In addition, they are important for good corporate governance, especially in countries such as Germany where bankers hold positions on the boards of private companies and can represent more shareholders in voting decisions.
Волшебные помощники в калмыцком и тувинском эпосе
Authors: Убушиева Данара Владимировна
Published: November 2019

В статье анализируются архаические корни калмыцкого эпоса «Джангар» на материале песни «О Хара Кинесе», входящей в него, а также тувинского сказания «Хунан-Кара». Предметом анализа выступила категория волшебных помощников — чудесных способностей эпических героев, а также помощников-людей, животных и пр. персонажей, помогающих им.Сравнительно-сопоставительный анализ песни «О Хара Кинесе» раннего Багацохуровского цикла калмыцкого эпоса с тувинским сказанием «Хунан-Кара» подтверждает, что песнь основана на ядерных архаических образованиях предшествовавших эпических систем. Эпосы выделяют на первый план персонифицированные способности героев, нежели конкретных волшебных помощников. Герои обладают свойством превращаться в паршивого мальчишку, владеют волшебными предметами. Все они восходят к архаическому обряду инициации.
Топонимы-цветообозначения в тувинском языке
Authors: Сувандии Надежда Дарыевна
Published: November 2019

В статье представлена систематизация топонимов Тувы, включающих в свой состав обозначения разных цветов в тувинском языке. Материалом исследования послужили географические наименования, собранные автором во времена лингвистических и диалектологических экспедиций в 1999–2019 гг. в различные районы Республики Тыва, в с. Верхнеусинское Ермаковского района Красноярского края и на территории Ховдского, Баян-Улэгэйского аймаков Западной Монголии. В список также включены ранее зафиксированные и опубликованные топонимы из научной литературы.Анализ цветообозначений в топонимической системе тувинского языка показывает, что в тувинском языке встречается очень много географических наименований, связанных с лексемами ак — ‘белый’, кара — ‘черный’, сарыг — ‘желтый’, кызыл — ‘красный’, ногаан — ‘зеленый’, көк — ‘синий’ и др. Это свойственно всей тюркской топонимии в целом, а также отражает цветовую характеристику географических объектов окружающей природы и местности, где проживают тувинцы. По составу топонимы-цветообозначения являются сложными, образованными в основном по модели «имя прилаг. цветообозначение + имя сущ.». В них дается цветовая характеристика географических наименований, в частности цвет горных пород, озер, рек, а также растительности.
Тувинская Народная Республика накануне вхождения в состав СССР глазами советского дипломата
Authors: Отрощенко Иванна Витальевна
Published: November 2019

В статье исследуется ряд резонансных аспектов политической истории Тувинской Народной Республики накануне ее присоединения к Советскому Союзу. Дневниковые записи поверенного в делах СССР в ТНР М. Г. Сущевского (1942–1943) позволяют, в частности, проанализировать ранний, подготовительный этап этого процесса и локализировать хронологическую дату, с которой советское руководство начало прорабатывать этот вопрос, — 18 марта 1943 г. Уделяется внимание и другим явлениям общественно-политической жизни ТНР, связанным с принятием тувинской элитой решения о присоединении к СССР, таким как деятельность государственных органов (Малого хурала), политические репрессии, которые продолжались в республике и в 1940-е гг.Освещаются вопросы эмиграции тувинских аратов в МНР и принудительное переселение этнических тувинцев из Монголии в Туву  1930–1940-х гг. Рассматривается вопрос о границе, который с начала 1930-х гг. стал ключевым в отношениях между МНР и ТНР и оставался таким до вхождения Тувы в состав СССР в октябре 1944 года.Исследование опирается в том числе на неопубликованные «Дневники поверенного в Делах СССР в ТНР т.т. Сущевского и Бударина». 10.12.1942–30.11.1943», которые хранятся в Архиве внешней политики Российской Федерации, в фонде 06 «Секретариат В. М. Молотова».
Ойратская коллекция рукописей Национального музея Тувы
Authors: Bicheev Baazr A.
Published: November 2019

В статье дано описание небольшой, но интересной по своему содержанию коллекции ойратских текстов, хранящихся в Национальном музее им. Алдан-Маадыр Республики Тыва. В целом, здесь хранится большое собрание монгольских рукописей и ксилографов, насчитывающее 938 единиц хранения. Из них восемь текстов написаны ойратским «ясным письмом».Наличие на территории Республики Тыва монгольских рукописей вполне объяснимо, поскольку культурно-экономические связи этого региона с Монголией были постоянными на протяжении многих веков. Интенсивность этих связей значительно возросла в период распространения и утверждения буддизма на территории современной Республики Тыва. Наличие текстов на «ясном письме» также не вызывает вопросов, поскольку оно широко бытовало у ойратов, населявших кочевья, граничащие с Тывой. Большая часть рукописей на «ясном письме», хранящаяся в монгольском фонде Института восточных рукописей РАН и Научной библиотеки им. М. Горького СПбГУ была в свое время доставлена российскими исследователями именно с этой территории.Тувинское собрание ойратских рукописей, несмотря на небольшое количество текстов, представляет достаточно ценную коллекцию. В ней представлены как канонический текст буддизма, так и образцы популярной литературы дидактического содержания, литературные сборники, а также тексты необходимые для религиозно-обрядовой практики.
Educação Permanente em Saúde: relato de experiência do desenvolvimento de questionário avaliativo online
Authors: Ribeiro Daniele Knopp , Friedrich Denise Barbosa de Castro , De Castro Edna Aparecida Barbosa , Carbogim Fábio da Costa , Pacheco Zuleyce Maria Lessa , Bahia Maria Tereza Ramos , Lima Anna Karla Nascimento , Souza Louise Cândido , Matos Lucas Roque , De Oliveira Edith Monteiro , Silva William Ávila de Oliveira , Magalhães Larissa Cristina , Da Silva João André Tavares Álvares , Franco Elaine Cristina Dias
Published: November 2019

Objetivo: Socializar o desenvolvimento de um questionário online, produzido em contribuição de docentes e discentes de Enfermagem. Relato de experiência: Trata-se de um relato de experiência da elaboração do questionário online que foi utilizado na pesquisa "Educação Permanente como dispositivo de gestão do Sistema Único de Saúde”, construído em três seções: identificação dos participantes, compreensão e aplicação da temática ao objeto do estudo e análise do formulário, em contribuição de docentes e discentes de Enfermagem. Sustentada no referencial teórico de Educação Permanente em Saúde, da Hermenêutica Dialética e das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação - TICs. E aplicado às referências técnicas de diversas áreas da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde de Minas Gerais e suas unidades regionais – gerências e superintendências regionais de saúde, implicados na gestão de projetos e programas desenvolvidos junto à Atenção Primária à Saúde. Considerações finais: O questionário online enquanto uma possível ferramenta para avaliação da Educação Permanente em Saúde, minimiza as limitações geográficas e consente à evolução das tecnologias de comunicação e informação.
Mirror meningioma at foramen magnum: Enigma in management of a very rare case
Authors: Kumar Anil , Konar Subhas , Hussain Nighat , Chaturvedi Jitender
Published: November 2019

Background:

We report a very rare case of bilateral foramen magnum mirror meningioma and discuss difficulties in managing the surgical challenge. To the best of our knowledge, mirror foramen magnum meningioma (FMM) has been reported only once in literature. FMMs are rare and also a great challenge for neurosurgeons due to the complex anatomy of this area. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the rare occurrence of bilateral meningioma in the foramen magnum and the difficulties in managing the surgical challenge.

Case Description:

A case of a 45-year-old female presented with neck pain, paresthesia in all four limbs, and difficulty in walking for 1 year duration. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed well-defined lobulated dural based mass lesion at foramen magnum on both sides. The left vertebral artery (VA) was encased within the lesion while the right VA was seen abutting it. Tumor was resected gross totally on the right side. However, during the resection of the medial part of the left side tumor, it was found to be adhered to the VA. Since the mass was adherent to the left VA, subtotal resection was done.

Conclusion:

There is no single best surgical approach for FMMs and the optimal approach should be defined according to the localization and the extent of the tumor to minimize the extent of resultant morbidity. Although complete excision of the tumor is the aim of surgery, it is safer to leave portions of tumor that is adherent to critical structures which can be managed by Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
Acute presentation of spinal gouty arthritis: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Akhter Asad S. , Mohyeldin Ahmed , Grossbach Andrew J.
Published: November 2019

Background:

Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that results from faulty purine metabolism, affecting approximately 4% of adults in the US, and predominately affects people in the fourth decade of life. Further, spinal gout is rarely the first presentation of gout, especially in younger individuals.

Case Description:

A 26-year-old male came to the emergency room with acute lower extremity numbness and weakness. The MR demonstrated an enhancing epidural lesion at T6–T8 in the mid-thoracic spine. He subsequently underwent a decompressive laminectomy and fusion at levels T6–T9, resulting in full recovery 1 year later. The pathology demonstrated needle-like monosodium urate crystals consistent with the diagnosis of spinal gouty arthritis.

Conclusion:

Gout rarely initially presents in a young adult in the spine. Here, we reviewed the case of spinal gout in a 26-year-old male who successfully underwent spinal surgery.
Differences in the Effect of Learning Methods Massed Practice Throwing and Distributed Practice on Learning Outcomes Skills for the Accuracy of Top Softball
Authors: MUSTOFA Fuad , MANSUR Mansur , BURHAEİN Erick
Published: November 2019

Problems in accuracy top throws are often carried out by students in softball games so the need for alternative methods to improve them are the method massed practice and distributed practice. This study aims to find out: (1) effect of learning methods massed practice and distributed practice on the accuracy in conducting top throws on male students of extracurricular softball class X at Bhina ​​Karya Karanganyar Vocational School 2014/2015 Academic Year, and (2) the influence between the method of practicing massed practice and distributed practice on the accuracy in carrying out throws on male students. This research is an experimental research using pre-test-post-test design with technique pairing ordinal. The sample groups of this study were 30 male students of extracurricular softball class X. Data analysis used different tests: (1) before being given treat; (2) after being treat; and (3) differences in percentage increase between groups. The results of the study are (1) the effect of learning massed practice and distributed practice on the ability of the accuracy of throws on balls of softball, with the results of count = 4.740 > t table = 2.145; and (2) the learning method massed practice has a better effect than the exercise of distributed practice on the ability to accurately throw balls of softball, with an increase massed practice = 29,054%> distributed practice = 14,085%. The conclusions of the study are (1) there are differences in the influence of learning massed practice and distributed practice on the ability of the accuracy of the throws on balls softball; and (2) learning method massed practice has a better effect than exercises including distributed practice on the ability to accurately throw balls of softball.
Arap aydınlarının despotizm / istibdat meselesine bakışına dair bir örnek: Despotizmin Doğası / Köleliğin İflası – İsti’battan İstibdata, Abdurrahman El-Kevâkibî
Authors: KOÇ Mehmet Akif
Published: November 2019

Osmanlı Devleti’nin yıkılışının artık mukadder hale
geldiği son yarım yüzyıllık devresinde, dört ana cereyanın yıkımdan kurtuluş
reçetesi olarak toplumun ve elitlerin önüne konulduğu genellikle bilinen ve
kabul gören bir husustur. Bu çözüm yolları kabaca, Türkleşme, İslamlaşma,
Osmanlıcılık ve Batıcılık olarak tasnif edilir. Dönemin İslami hassasiyeti yüksek
aydınları, çoğunlukla İslamlaşma ve Osmanlıcılık üst şemsiyesi altında
değerlendirilebilecek görüşler ileri sürmüş, bilhassa Arap aydınlarda ise
İslamcılık eğilimi daha gözle görünür bir çizgi takip etmiştir. Topluma kurtuluş
reçetesi sunduğu diğer kitaplarındaki çizgisine paralel şekilde, öncelikle ve
önemle despotizm / istibdat düşüncesiyle mücadeleyi ön plana çıkaran
Abdurrahman el-Kevâkibî de bu buhranlı dönemde yaşamış ve eserlerini vermiş bir
Arap entelektüelidir. Kevâkibî’nin yaklaşık bir asır önce despotizme
dair ortaya koyduğu fikirler ve devrimci yaklaşım, insan ve toplum
dinamiklerinin derin dönüşümlere uğradığı günümüzde de önemini halen muhafaza
etmektedir. Çağdaş Arap düşüncesinde artık klasik kaynaklar arasında kabul edilen
Tabâiü’l-İstibdâd ve Mesâirü’l-İsti’bâd, Osmanlı’nın son döneminde Arap
aydınlarının İstanbul’a bakışına dair tarihsel bir vesika olmanın ötesinde; Arap
Baharı sürecindeki halk hareketlerinin sosyolojik dinamiklerini anlamak ve Arap
toplumlarının sosyo-politik hususiyetlerini yakından görebilmek açısından da
ışık tutucu bir perspektif sunmaktadır.