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Lectura de textos científicos en ciencias de la salud y cómo optimizar la autoformación profesional
Authors: Campos-Miño Santiago
Published: October 2022

La lectura clásica de un documento científico (artículo de una revista, capítulo de un libro de texto), se realiza convencionalmente mediante la revisión secuencial de sus diferentes secciones, a saber: título, resumen, introducción, metodología, resultados, discusión y conclusiones1. Sin embargo, es bien sabido que los lectores en general revisan rápidamente los títulos y solo algunos pasan al resumen y a las conclusiones. Cuando existe algún interés particular, se leen los resultados y, en menos ocasiones, la discusión. Este método tradicional ha sido descrito como de “lectura pasiva”; se trata de una metodología laboriosa, aburrida e ineficiente, pues el aprendizaje que se obtiene de ella es limitado. La lectura pasiva ya fue descrita como “obediencia sin propósito” por un académico de Harvard2, haciendo referencia al orden estricto con el que debe seguirse la lectura del texto.
¿Qué tan eficaz es una intervención educativa sobre la vacuna del virus del papiloma humano?
Authors: Merino Vaca Rubén Alejandro , Palacios María Isabel , Troya Ana María
Published: October 2022

El Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH) pertenece a la familia papilomaviridae, algunos pueden causar neoplasias malignas en cuello de útero. La incidencia de estas neoplasias ha disminuido considerablemente con la implementación de la vacuna del VPH. Se plantea valorar la efectividad de una capacitación sobre la vacuna del VPH. Se realizó un estudio no experimental pre y post evaluatorio con un muestreo no probabilístico con los médicos posgradistas de Ginecología y Obstetricia de una institución privada matriculados en el período 2020 y que aceptaron de manera voluntaria participar en el mismo. Se realizó el pretest on-line con preguntas de conocimiento teórico, práctico y el uso de algoritmo de vacunación. Se realizaron catorce preguntas de actitud que se valoró con escala Likert. Cada estudiante que había completado el pretest accedió a un enlace en la plataforma YouTube en la que se encuentra el video de la capacitación. Posterior a esto se envió el mismo test para finalizar el estudio. Dentro de los resultados obtenidos se logró un incremento en los conocimientos teóricos y prácticos en los R1, R4 y el total de residentes. La actitud ante la vacunación del VPH en más del 80% es positiva. La mejoría de los resultados fue mayor en los R4. Se evidenció también que mayoritariamente la vacuna se indica solo para la prevención del cáncer de cuello uterino. La intervención educativa tuvo resultados favorables en conocimientos y actitud, pero los residentes no están capacitados para aplicar el algoritmo de vacunación.
The genesis of regulatory regulation of social support for Russians at the end of the twentieth century
Authors:   Altai State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Radonova Anna
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the regulatory regulation of social support in the Russian Federation in one of the problematic periods of social protection — in the 90s of the ХХ century. In the context of a crisis in the financing of social payments the most important task is to develop an effective concept of social protection for vulnerable segments of the population. The analysis of statistical data confirming the relevance of the demographic crisis in Russian society is presented. In particular, the data of the State Statistics Committee of Russia are considered. The basic normative acts adopted in the 1990s regulating the mechanisms of social security for those in need in our country are characterized. The logical result of the study was the conclusion that it is mandatory to develop mini-institutions for 30–40 beds, funded by mixed funds from federal and local budgets; expanding the network of veterans' homes for single pensioners with a complex of household services; opening medical service centers; increasing the material interest of employees of social institutions, etc. Overcoming the crisis phenomena is seen in attempts to balance the social system of the Russian Federation relative to the real socioeconomic level of the country.
Modern models of regional management: main trends
Authors:   Bashkir State University, Yamalova Elvira , Evdokimov Nikolai ,   Bashkir State University
Published: October 2022

The article examines the models characteristic of modern political governance in Russian regions. The authors proceed from the fact that the key subjects of the management process are governors, each of whom chooses a certain positioning model and builds his own image based on this. It is concluded that the regional management model today is more often determined by the subjective qualities of the head than by the objective circumstances of the existence of the region.
Empleo del marketing digital en una tienda online de frutos secos
Authors: Gómez Sánchez Celida Sabina , Ganchala Pizarro Carlos Alfredo , Rodríguez Solís Rudy Rosalba
Published: October 2022

Las tiendas de productos secos, ha tenido un auge en los últimos años, motivado al incremento del consumo que ha presentado la población. Es por ello que el propósito del presente estudio es diseñar un plan de marketing digital para tienda online de frutos secos en la ciudad de Guayaquil. La investigación se sustenta en el paradigma positivista, empleando el enfoque cuantitativo, el diseño de la investigación es de tipo proyecto factible, apoyada en una investigación de campo y con un nivel descriptivo. La población objeto de estudio estuvo integrada por 1.242.733 habitantes de la ciudad de Guayaquil. La muestra quedo constituida por 384 ciudadanos, elegidos aleatoriamente. La técnica de recolección fue la encuesta y su instrumento el cuestionario, se empleó el método estadístico para el análisis de los resultados. Encontrándose que al 98% de los encuestados le gusta comer frutos secos. Se concluye que existe un mercado cautivo al cual se puede acceder por medio de las redes sociales y el marketing digital y la aplicación de la tienda online.
Estrategias de marketing digital dirigida a un restaurant
Authors: Moreira Ortega Rosa Amelia , Portugal Gorozabel Jonatan Andres , Velastegui Peñafiel Mariella Angelina
Published: October 2022

Las estrategias de marketing son necesarias para reinventar el desarrollo de los restaurantes, siendo la fuente de promoción y divulgación de los bienes y servicios que se ofrecen a la comunidad. Es por ello que el presente estudio tiene como finalidad diseñar estrategias de marketing digital para un restaurant. Encontrándose enmarcado con un enfoque cuantitativo, empleando el método analítico deductivo, siendo una investigación con diseño de proyecto factible, tipo de campo y con un nivel descriptivo. La población se encuentra integrada por 15956 habitantes del casco central de la ciudad de Guayaquil, la muestra la integran 366 pobladores. La técnica empleada fue la encuesta. El análisis de los resultados se realiza por medio del análisis estadístico. Entre los resultados se tiene que el 80% menciona que no conoce el restaurante en el sector y el 20% si lo conoce, es por esto vital desarrollar estrategias de marketing. Concluyendo por medio del marketing digital, se promocionan los restaurantes de forma efectiva ya que cada día las personas pasan más tiempo en las redes sociales, visibilizando de esa manera el establecimiento a promocionar.
El marketing digital como herramienta para posicionar una farmacia en el mercado local
Authors: De La Llana Pérez Evelyn , Portilla-Castell Yoenia , Vacacela- Conforme Lissette Juleysi
Published: October 2022

Las farmacias son establecimientos dedicados principalmente a la venta de fármacos con los cuales se combate las enfermedades, sin embargo, en los últimos tiempos su comercialización ha variado en cuanto a los productos que ofertan al público, haciéndose necesario una acción de mercadeo para lograr aumentar sus ingresos para ser comercialmente sustentable. Es por ello que el estudio presenta como finalidad el desarrollar un Plan de Marketing para el reconocimiento de una farmacia ubicada en la ciudad de Guayaquil. Basándose el mismo en la visión cuantitativa de la investigación, presentando un proyecto factible, reforzada con una investigación de campo, siendo del tipo descriptivo. La población fue constituida por 1.050.826 pobladores de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Siendo la muestra integrada por 578 habitantes, los cuales fueron seleccionado de manera aleatoria. La de recolección de los datos se desarrolló por medio de la técnica de la encuesta, siendo el cuestionario el instrumento empleado, el estudio estadístico fue el elegido para ejecutar el análisis de los resultados. Se encontró que el ochenta y tres por ciento (83%) de la población encuestada, manifestando que la farmacia de su confianza no le ofrece servicio a domicilio, mientras que de acuerdo al diecisiete por ciento (17%) indico que sí. Se concluye con la necesidad de la realización de un plan de marketing digital, para dar a conocer a la farmacia y posicionarla como la de mayor preferencia que tenga la ciudad de Guayaquil
Exploration of Facilitators and Barriers Components in the Process Development and Implementation of the Integrated Clinical Pahtway
Authors: Musyrifah Sri , Rachmawaty Rini , Syahrul Syahrul
Published: October 2022

This study aims to explore the facilitating and constraining components in the process of developing and implementing ICP. The method used an integrative review using the PubMed, Science Direct, ProQuest, Wiley and EBSCO databases and a secondary search for journals limited to the last 10 years and other publication sources related to the topic of writing. 11 studies that were included and based on the results of the analysis of 3 main components that became facilitators and at the same time as obstacles in the process of developing and implementing ICP, namely the managerial component which included the role of hospital leaders managing hospitals and their clinical champions influencing the successful process of implementing ICP, both cultural organizations include an overview an organization that shows the work pattern of officers in the application of ICP as well as functional and technical elements that cover the stages or processes of the implementation of the ICP. The ability to identify the facilitator and obstacle components can determine the implementation strategy.
Development of a Geodemographic System for Attica, Greece
Authors:   National Technical University of Athens, Greece, Hatzichristos Thomas , Darra Athanasia ,   National Technical University of Athens, Greece, Kostellou Anastasia ,   Geoinformatics Ltd, Greece
Published: October 2022

Recent years have witnessed fundamental changes in the financial and retail service sector, with competition among companies intensifying as a result of changing markets. The need to address the specific requirements of the customer groups has become the guiding principle behind the business strategies adopted by companies. These customer needs and, subsequently, the provision of the appropriate products and services to the customer, are dependent on where they live, their personal characteristics (e.g., age, education, income, households etc.). Geodemographic systems take advantage of information technology to analyze these types of data for a better understanding of the consumer characteristics and improved performing of marketing strategies. In the present study, a geodemographic system is implemented utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) technology and artificial intelligence (AI). GIS technology offers a powerful set of tools for the input, management, and visualization of data, while AI provides advanced analytical tools such as the unsupervised fuzzy classification through the Fuzzy C-Means algorithm. The proposed methodology is applied to the Attica region in Greece. It uses the official socioeconomic data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority. The relevant database uses 78 socio-economic variables. The study area consists of 2500 area units, each one with more than 1000 inhabitants. The results, ten socio-economic classes, are analyzed and discussed. The project is funded by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the results of the analysis are open to all users by the official site of ACCI.
Challenges of Big Data and Cyber Security in Health Center
Authors: Prof. Sudheer Shetty  , Monisha N S  , Moollya Gautami Bhaskar  , Nandan M R  , Nayana T
Published: October 2022

Today, big data analytics are used in many fields. This section introduces the characteristics of big data, which is a visualization tool for big data, main prospects of big data use in healthcare, Benefits of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare and Progress. This document describes big data technologies in healthcare. blockchain and Data protection is becoming more important in the medical field Privacy issues and blockchain-based cyber security are also affected scrutinized closely. Healthcare is changing rapidly, and so is technology. It should be modified to suit the needs expressed by the provider. When Big data is necessary to promote personalized medicine Good luck in the field of healthcare, but there are many challenges Big data in healthcare and cyber security discussed..
Rare Congenital Dissecting Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in a Child with Noonan Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Maulana Siti Aishah Ahmad , Alwi Sharifah Huda Engku , Hashim Mohd Shafie , Rohim Rabiatul Adawiyah Abdul
Published: October 2022

We present a rare case of congenital thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) complicated with dissection in a nine-year-old girl with Noonan syndrome and atrial septal defect. She presented with rapid breathing and upper respiratory tract symptoms. Chest X-ray revealed a huge upper mediastinum with cardiomegaly. Echocardiogram showed possible ascending TAA. Computerized tomography angiogram of the aorta revealed huge aortic root-ascending TAA with small aortic dissection. Despite immediate treatment, the patient passed away due to severe airway compromise.
An Analysis of Book T'alimul Muta'alim on Education Character and It’s Relationship with Education Character Programs at Indonesia
Authors: Bela Nurita , Jannah Siti Raudlatul , Jaenullah Jaenullah
Published: October 2022

The article analyzed the values of education character that contained in the book Ta'limul Muta'allim by Al-Zarnuji, especially (1) reveal and identify the exposure of character education in the book Ta'limul Muta'allim, (2) describe the relevance of the values of character education in the book Ta'limul Muta'allim with character education in Indonesia. This type of research was qualitative research. This research uses the method of literature study, library research (library research). The primary data source is the Ta'limul Muta'allim book. Data collection techniques are carried out and processed with documentation in the form of writing, pictures, or monumental works from someone. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the values of character education in the book of Ta'limul Muta'allim include: active in learning, honest, intelligent, increasing knowledge, avoiding mutual hostility, choosing friends, humility, deliberation, loving nature, patient and persevering. (2) The relevance of the value of character education in the book Ta'limul Muta'allim with the value of character education in Indonesia contains the cultivation of values which include religious character, honesty, tolerance, discipline, hard work, creative, independent, democratic, curiosity, spirit of nationalism, love for the homeland, respect for achievements, friendly/communicative, love peace, love to read, care for the environment, care about social, and responsibility

Keywords: Education Character, Education Character Program, Analysis T'alimul Muta'alim
An Assessment of E-Learning Strategies in Enhancing Quality Education in Cameroon During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Cameroon: Case of Government Bilingual High School Yaoundé
Authors: Fanso Thecla Dzekashu , Ngwa Peter
Published: October 2022

E-learning had been adopted to facilitate the teaching-learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cameroon. This paper examines the effectiveness of the e-learning strategies vis-à-vis quality education in Government Bilingual High School (GBHS) Yaoundé. To achieve this objective, the exploratory method has been adopted, which is both qualitative and quantitative. Using a purposive sampling technique, 258 teachers and 750 students were selected for the study. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analyses and the following results were obtained: e-learning strategies were ineffective in fostering the quality of education in G.B.H.S Yaoundé. In effect, e-learning exerted a mere 33.8 percent influence on quality education. Based on these findings, this study sees global investment in digital pedagogy as a privileged form in strengthening the resilience of school systems when faced with possible future educational emergencies such as those caused by the COVID ̵19 pandemic.
A Review Article on Etiology, Clinical Presentation, Laboratory Evaluation and Treatment of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Authors: Ahmad Jamil , Gohar Faryal , Merenkov Zeyd , Ghafar Fazal , Hussain Altaf
Published: October 2022

Red blood cell (RBC) autoantibodies are a relatively uncommon cause of anemia. Nevertheless, autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) should consider in the differential diagnosis of hemolytic anemia whenever patient has an accompanying lymphoproliferative disorder, autoimmune disease, viral or mycoplasma infection. AIHA is further categorized as warm AIHA, cold agglutinin syndrome, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, mixed-type and drug-induced AIHA. It is the characteristic of the autoantibodies which are accountable for various clinical entities. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and work up of AIHA. This review discusses epidemiology, causes, clinical presentation, and laboratory workup and treatment options available for AIHA.
Photodegradation of Azithromycin in Aqueous System Under VIS/UV Irradiation
Authors: Chen Xinghan
Published: October 2022

Antibiotics, such as azithromycin, have become one major group of emerging contaminants in aquatic systems. It is urgent to explore efficient, safe, and economic methods to removal azithromycin in aquatic environment. This paper described the photolysis of azithromycin and its affecting factors (initial concentration of azithromycin, pH, nitrate and Fe (III)-oxalate complexes) under visible and UV light irradiation. The results indicated ultraviolet has stronger ability to degrade azithromycin than visible light. The photodegradation efficiencies of azithromycin decreased with the increase of its initial concentration under UV irradiation, as well as pH value. The maximum degradation rates occurred in the initial concentration of 10 mg∙L-1 and pH value of 4, which was 53.1% and 82.6%, respectively. The addition of nitrate can promote the photodegradation of azithromycin but Fe (III)-oxalate complexes had the opposite effect. The achievements proved photodegradation is a promising technology to remove azithromycin from water environment.
Armenian Speech Recognition System: Acoustic and Language Models
Authors: Baghdasaryan Varuzhan H.
Published: October 2022

Nowadays automatic speech recognition (ASR) is an important task for machines. Several applications such as speech translation, virtual assistants and voice bot systems use ASR to understand human speech. Most of the research and available models are for widely used languages, such as English, German, French, Chinese and Spanish. This paper presents the Armenian speech recognition system. As a result of this research developed acoustic and language models for the Armenian language (modern ASR systems combine acoustic and language models to achieve higher accuracy). RNN-based Baidu’s Deep Speech deep neural network was used to train the acoustic model, and the KenLM toolkit was used to train the probabilistic language model. The acoustic model was trained and validated on ArmSpeech Armenian native speech corpus using transfer-learning and data augmentation techniques and tested on the Common Voice Armenian database. The language model was built based on the texts scraped from Armenian news websites. Final models are small in size and can be run and do real-time speech-to-text tasks on IoT devices. Testing on the Common Voice Armenian database the model gave 0.902565 WER and 0.305321 CER without the language model, and 0.552975 WER and 0.285904 CER with the language model. The paper aims to describe environment setup, data collection, acoustic and language models training processes, as well as final results and benchmarks.
RANKING OF 81 PROVINCIAL CENTERS IN TÜRKİYE ACCORDING TO DIGITALIZATION INDEXES
Authors: ÇORUH Mustafa
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The importance of digital Smart City (SC) applications in the productive and effective fulfillment of city services has begun to increase. The aim of this study is calculating the weighted and unweighted urban digitalization indexes (UDI) values and ranking the cities based on these values.Methodology: Indicators, critical success factors (CSF), and dimensions affecting the digital transformation (DT) of cities were determined through literature review, surveys, and interviews. Urban Digitalization Maps (UDM) were prepared and UDI values were calculated with the help of the areas on these maps. The cities have been ranked according to calculated UDI values. In the research, the relevant indicator values were collected from city institutions to measure CSF rates with city data. In these measurements, the Satyam UDI Calculation technique was used to calculate UDIs, and the Categorical Value Selection technique was used to calculate indicator weight-percentages.Findings: In the resulting ranking table, it was seen that each province had different UDIs.UDI rankings and UDMs can enable administrators to take the necessary decisions in determining new SC policies and strategies, and thus use city resources more effectively and productively. As a result, since the DT of cities is not only a technological and temporary transformation, but an intergenerational transformation, it has been proposed to digitalize city services according to the Z-Generation.Originality: This study is the first to measure the level of digital transformation of 81 provinces in Türkiye.
TÜRKİYE VE AVRUPA BÖLGESİNDE EKO-VERİMLİLİK: DİNAMİK MEKÂNSAL PANEL VERİ YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: YÜCEL Mehmet Ali , TERZİOĞLU Mehmet Kenan
Published: October 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, Türkiye ve seçilmiş Avrupa ülkelerinin eko-verimlilik düzeylerinin belirlenmesinin yanı sıra makroekonomik değişkenlerle birlikte olan dönemsel (kısa-uzun) mekânsal etkileşiminin ortaya çıkarılması amaçlanmaktadır.Yöntem: Makale kapsamında, çalışma grubunda bulunan ülkelerin mekânsal ilişkileri gözetilerek eko-verimlilik düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla iki model kurgulanmaktadır. Makalede, statik panel veri modellerinin aksine dönemsel (kısa-uzun) olarak doğrudan ve dolaylı etkilere ait sonuçları göstererek daha kapsayıcı sonuçlar veren dinamik mekânsal panel veri yöntemi kullanılmıştır.Bulgular: Çalışma kapsamında gerçekleştirilen analiz sonucunda, ülkelerin eko-verimlilik ve göstergeleri arasında uzun ve kısa dönem dolaylı-doğrudan olarak anlamlı bir mekânsal ilişki elde edilmektedir. Bu kapsamda, çalışma grubunda bulunan ülkelerin mekânsal ilişkilerini gözeterek çevre dostu teknolojilerin kullanılabilirlik seviyelerini artırması, çevresel inovasyon uygulamalarını artırması ve eko-verimlilik politikalarının kalkınma politikalarıyla birlikte ele alınmasının gerekliliği anlaşılmaktadır.Özgünlük: Çalışma, ülke düzeyinde dinamik mekânsal ilişiklerinin gözetilerek eko-verimliliğinin belirlenmesi konusunda ilk olma özelliğini taşımaktadır.
Albizia Forest Management System In The Madiun Distric
Authors: Rekyani Puspitawati Indah , Susanto Anang
Published: October 2022

communities in using natural resource areas. This study aims to determine the advantages of the agroforestry system, which is a mixture of albizia and mountain rice.  The agroforestry system gave the best growth of albizia  after three years.  The mean Annual Increment diameter and height of 3-year-old albizia plants in agroforestry systems were 14.02 cm and 7.19 m, respectively. The agroforestry system is also believed to reduce the number of forest damage because local people who originally stole forest wood have begun to be diverted to more productive planting activities with an intensification pattern. The involvement of local communities in business activities based on natural resource management in various forms is part of the concept of corporate social responsibility. The agroforestry system is superior to the intensive monoculture pattern because it can absorb more labor and increase the income of local communities, creating cooperation and togetherness between companies. Furthermore, an agroforestry system can reduce the number of forest and land fires because local communities, as arsonists, will help protect their land and crops.
جهود العلماء في علم القراءات في القرن الخامس الهجري )٤٥٠هـ-٥٠٠هـ).
Authors:   جامعة أم القرى, بن علي الحريصي أحمد
Published: October 2022

البحث يشتمل الحديث عن جهود العلماء في علم القراءات في القرن الخامس الهجري من سنة ٤٥٠ - ٥٠٠هـ). ويسلط البحث الضوء على بعض المؤلفات المطبوعة التي ألفت في هذه الحقبة الزمنية وقدمت بمقدمة تحدثت فيها عن أهمية علم القراءات ، والحكمة منها ، وعن نشأة التأليف في القراءات ثم ذكرت المؤلفات المطبوعة في المنتصف الثاني من القرن الخامس الهجري وتبرز أهمية البحث لأنه يتحدث عن علم القراءات وعن المؤلفات فيه في هذه الحقبة الزمنية المهمة والتي عليها المعول لمن جاء بعدهم. وقد اتبعت في البحث المنهج الاستقرائي والمنهج التحليلي، وقد اقتضت خطة البحث أن تتكون من المقدمة: وتشتمل على الهدف من البحث وأسباب اختياره. والدراسات السابقة وأسئلة البحث ومصطلحات البحث والتمهيد: ويشتمل على: أهمية علم القراءات والحكمة منها. الفصل الأول: تاريخ التأليف في علم القراءات، وفيه مبحثان: المبحث الأول: نشأة التأليف في علم القراءات. المبحث الثاني: أهم المؤلفات في علم القراءات إلى بداية القرن الخامس الهجري. الفصل الثاني: أهم المؤلفات المطبوعة في علم القراءات في القرن الخامس الهجري من سنة ٤٥٠ إلى ٥٠٠ هـ. ثم ختمت البحث بفهرس للمصادر والمراجع
Aerosols-precipitation elevation dependence over the Central Himalayas using cloud-resolving WRF-Chem numerical modeling
Authors: Adhikari Pramod , Mejia John F.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Atmospheric aerosols can modulate the orographic precipitation impacting the evolution of clouds through radiation and microphysical pathways. This study implements the cloud-resolving Weather Research and Forecasting model coupled with chemistry (WRF-Chem) to study the response of the Central Himalayan elevation-dependent precipitation to the atmospheric aerosols. The first monsoonal month of 2013 is simulated to assess the effect of aerosols through radiation and cloud interactions. The results show that the response of diurnal variation and precipitation intensities (light, moderate, and heavy) to aerosol radiation and cloud interaction depended on the different elevational ranges of the Central Himalayan region. Below 2000 m ASL, the total effect of aerosols resulted in suppressed mean light precipitation by 19 % while enhancing the moderate and heavy precipitation by 3 % and 12 %, respectively. In contrast, above 2000 m ASL, a significant reduction of all three categories of precipitation intensity occurred with the 11 % reduction in mean precipitation. These contrasting altitudinal precipitation responses to the increased anthropogenic aerosols can significantly impact the hydroclimate of the Central Himalayas, increasing the risk for extreme events and influencing the regional supply of water resources.
Learning outcomes, learning support, and cohort cohesion on a virtual field trip: an analysis of student and staff perceptions
Authors: Bond Clare E. , Pugsley Jessica H. , Kedar Lauren , Ledingham Sarah R. , Skupinska Marianna Z. , Gluzinski Tomasz K. , Boath Megan L.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The rise seen in the use of the virtual field trip in 2020 and 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented. Virtual field trips aim
to replicate the learning outcomes and experiences of actual field trips by
providing a digital alternative to in-field courses. They provide valuable
opportunities for those unable to visit the field and alternative learning
experiences for those that can. However, understanding their efficacy in
terms of learning outcomes, the effectiveness of the learning support offered,
and cohort cohesion generally remains untested. Here, we show how negative
aspects of a virtual field trip both pre- and post-course are countered by
positive outcomes in terms of the breadth of learning outcomes and experience.
As part of our analysis, we tested methods to mitigate barriers to inclusion
and learning on a virtual field trip, including internet connectivity and
hardware access; the use of printed workbooks; and limitations to interaction,
support, and cohort cohesion. Our results show that, although negative
perceptions (as evidenced by questionnaire responses) are dominant,
with 71 % of the 27 pre-course respondents and 88 % of the 21
post-course respondents commenting on these aspects across both student and
staff cohorts, positive aspects of virtual field trips (43 %–57 %) also
feature highly. Students show a positive shift in their perception of online
teaching and learning over the course, with positive comments moving from
19 % pre-course to 71 % post-course, whereas positive comments by staff
are low both pre- and post-course (at 14 %). Printed workbooks, staff-to-student
ratios, and interaction are received positively. Overall, we find that
negative perceptions of virtual field trips pre- and post-course exist but
that both students and staff also identify positive elements, including the breadth of
learning outcomes, particularly regarding data synthesis and analysis. We
suggest ways to learn from these findings in order to design virtual field trips that
deliver effectively in blended learning environments for the benefit of all.
Structural analysis of traditional Chinese blocked-keyhole padlocks
Authors: Zhang Yang , Wang Hsin-Te , Lin Jian-Liang , Huang Chin-Fei , Hsiao Kuo-Hung
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The use of locks has a history of thousands of years.
Barbed-spring padlocks are the typical locks used in ancient China and can
be divided into three main types, namely open-keyhole, hidden-keyhole, and
blocked-keyhole padlocks. Since the mechanical structures of padlocks differ
in terms of the opening process, they are reconfigurable mechanisms. With
the combinations and changes of springs, keys, and keyholes, the padlocks
have a variety of different unlocking methods which provide higher security.
This work uses variable chains to analyze the structures of the
blocked-keyhole padlocks. The representations of joints and chains are
presented first. The structures and characteristics of representative
barbed-spring padlocks are introduced. Six examples are provided to
demonstrate the opening processes of blocked-keyhole padlocks. The result
shows that it is a useful tool to realize the structural difference in the
padlocks during operation.
Impact of agricultural management on soil aggregates and associated organic carbon fractions: analysis of long-term experiments in Europe
Authors: Panagea Ioanna S. , Apostolakis Antonios , Berti Antonio , Bussell Jenny , Čermak Pavel , Diels Jan , Elsen Annemie , Kusá Helena , Piccoli Ilaria , Poesen Jean , Stoate Chris , Tits Mia , Toth Zoltan , Wyseure Guido
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Inversion tillage is a commonly applied soil cultivation practice in Europe, which often has been blamed for deteriorating topsoil stability and organic carbon (OC) content. In this study, the potential to reverse these negative effects in the topsoil by alternative agricultural management practices are evaluated in seven long-term experiments (running from 8 to 54 years the moment of sampling) in five European countries (Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and UK). Topsoil samples (0–15 cm) were collected and analysed to evaluate the effects of conservation tillage (reduced and no tillage) and increased organic inputs of different origin (farmyard manure, compost, crop residues) combined with inversion tillage on topsoil stability, soil aggregates and, within these, OC distribution using wet sieving after slaking. Effects from the treatments on the two main components of organic matter, i.e. particulate (POM) and mineral associated (MAOM), were also evaluated using dispersion and size fractionation. Reduced and no-tillage practices, as well as the additions of manure or compost, increased the aggregates mean weight diameter (MWD) (up to 49 % at the Belgian study site) and topsoil OC (up to 51 % at the Belgian study site), as well as the OC corresponding to the different aggregate size fractions. The incorporation of crop residues had a positive impact on the MWD but a less profound effect both on total OC and on OC associated with the different aggregates. A negative relationship between the mass and the OC content of the microaggregates (53–250 µm) was identified in all experiments. There was no effect on the mass of the macroaggregates and the occluded microaggregates (mM) within these macroaggregates, while the corresponding OC contents increased with less tillage and more organic inputs. Inversion tillage led to less POM within the mM, whereas the different organic inputs did not affect it. In all experiments where the total POM increased, the total soil organic carbon (SOC) was also affected positively. We concluded that the negative effects of inversion tillage on topsoil can be mitigated by reducing the tillage intensity or adding organic materials, optimally combined with non-inversion tillage methods.
Accountability and Transparency in Cooperatives: A Comparative Analysis between Portugal and Germany
Authors: Meira Deolinda , Bandeira Ana Maria , Santos Melanie
Published: October 2022

This study aims to assess whether the legislation on internal and external supervisory mechanisms in force for German cooperatives allows for a more adequate accountability and transparency in terms of financial reporting compared to the model adopted in Portugal. For this purpose, and through a qualitative methodology, using the content analysis technique and the multiple case study model, total and partial compliance indexes were constructed by country to assess the cooperatives' transparency and accountability in the selected sample. The results show that the analysed cooperatives present a compliance index higher than 50% in all the selected categories. However, in all categories, German cooperatives present a higher percentage than Portuguese cooperatives, thus leading to the main conclusion that the German model of internal and external supervision provides a higher level of accountability and transparency.
12 Eylül Askeri Darbe Sonrası Sosyal Değişim ve Toplum Kapsamında Gençler Toplumsal Hayat ve Tüketim Kültürü
Authors: KIRKPINAR Dilek
Published: October 2022

Beyond all political or economical dimensions 12th September 1980 Military Coup has had a bloody and dark shadow casting for years over social lives in the country. It was definitely radical in terms and created its own extraordinary legal conditions which shaped the nation for generations with all its political, cultural and social consequences. Compared to the country’ s past, the most important result of staying out of politics among society is that the emerging popular culture, converting social life and consumption habits accompanied by the changes having no boundaries on youth and their attitudes, behaviours besides of course all the main differences becoming clear in many sectors or fields. Either globalization or the coup’ s subversive impact social life has transformed significantly and uploaded many new meanings which have never been experienced. Key Words: Popular culture, social life, globalization, consumption, 12th September
South Asian Migrants in United Arab Emirates: Impact and Challenges
Authors: Taukeer Mohammed
Published: October 2022

Present paper is focused on impact of South Asian migrants in the Arabian culture of United Arab Emirates with emerging prospectus and challenges. Major objectives of this research are based on the study of impact of South Asian migrants in the culture of Arab with challenges of identity of South Asian migrants in United Arab Emirates.  The field work was conducted in December 2019 in purposively selected cities namely- Dubai and Sharjah in United Arab Emirates. The primary data is collected from 200 South Asian migrants under saturation stage of information under qualitative study design. The primary data is analysed by narratives, descriptions and case study for better interpretation of the findings of the study. The finding of the study shows that there is explicit impact of South Asian culture in United Arab Emirates because there are cordial linkages between South Asian and Arabian culture. These consequences created new cultural landscape included to culture of South Asia and Arabian culture. Additionally, South Asian migrants face socio-economic and political identities among Arabians. Therefore, paper depth analysis the impact of South Asian migrant and their problems in United Arab Emirates with prescribed polices for future research work in the field of impact of South Asian migrants and their problems in Gulf countries.
Adolescents’ Career Decision Making: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Asghar Sameen , Ajmal Muhammad Asir
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing career decision making of adolescents at higher secondary level of education. A qualitative inquiry was done using grounded theory method that aimed at developing a career decisions theory which is indigenous to Pakistani culture and society. Sample consisted of adolescents studying at higher secondary level of education in different schools and colleges of Lahore, Pakistan. Semi structured interview schedule was used to collect the data. Telephonic interviews were conducted. A combination of purposive, snowball and convenience sampling strategies was employed for data collection.  A total fifty interviews were conducted and based upon the richness of the data provided; fourteen interviews were selected for further analysis. The results show that ‘’scope’’, family influences, influence of institution, peer influences, planning, gender, knowledge about ones’ self, beliefs, need for change, finances, command on subject matter, looking towards future, market value, international and local system of education and preconceived notions about fields are the factors that influence career decisions of adolescents in Pakistan. Implications in both basic and applied areas of research were discussed.
The evaluation of accesses for febrile and afebrile seizures in the pediatric emergency department during COVID-19 lockdown
Authors: AKYÜZ ÖZKAN Esra , AYÇİÇEK DİNÇER Tuğba , ARSLAN Gökhan
Published: October 2022

We aimed to evaluate the admissions to the Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) due to seizures one year before and one year after the first COVID-19 case in Turkey. We divided the admission time into two: The prelockdown period (March 2019-February 2020) and the lockdown period (March 2020 – February 2021). We divided the seizures into six parts: First simple febrile convulsion (FK), first complex FK, recurrent simple FK, recurrent complex FK, first non-febrile seizure, and recurrent non-febrile seizure. We compared the prelockdown and lockdown periods in terms of demographic and clinical characteristics and monthly admission of patients. The total number of patients admitted to PED was 37.323 and 10.191 during the prelockdown and lockdown period, respectively. While seizure-related PED accesses were 918 during the prelockdown period, 508 patients were admitted to PED during the lockdown period. Monthly average admissions decreased in all seizure types during the lockdown period. The ratio of first simple febrile seizures to total seizures decreased from 22.4% (206/918) to 16.3% (83/508), while the ratio of first afebrile seizures to total seizures increased from 29.6% (272/918) to 36.8% (186/508). While the rate of first febrile seizures decreased, we observed a significant increase in the rate of first afebrile seizures. The findings suggested that risk factors such as depression/anxiety or screen exposure may have caused seizures in patients with a predisposition to seizures.
Short- and mid-term clinical results of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block in arthroplasty-related chronic postsurgical pain
Authors: BALTA Selin , GÜLTEKİN Muhammet Zeki
Published: October 2022

One-third of patients experience knee arthroplasty-related chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP), and CPSP negatively affects all dimensions of quality of life. We aimed to evaluate the short- and mid-term clinical results and success of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block in patients with knee arthroplasty-related CPSP. The secondary outcome aimed to evaluate the relationship between clinical success and the presence of neuropathic pain. This study is a retrospective chart review of patients with knee arthroplasty-related CPSP who were referred to a pain clinic and were unresponsive to conservative treatments. We obtained the clinical evaluations of the patients at one, three, and six months before and after the procedure from patient records. We evaluated pain intensity with a 10-point numerical rating scale (NRS), the effects of knee pain on function with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scoring system, and the presence of neuropathic pain with the Douleur Neuropathic Pain 4 Questions. We accepted the clinical success of the procedure as a 50% or more reduction in pain intensity. We evaluated a total of 21 patients. The therapy was successful in 13 (61.9%), 12 (57.1%), and 7 (33.3%) patients at the first, third, and sixth-month visits, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the NRS and WOMAC scores. At baseline, neuropathic pain was present in 61.9% (n = 13) of the patients, and its presence was not related to clinical success at the first, third, and sixth- month visits. Ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block relieves pain and improves short- and mid-term functionality for patients with knee arthroplasty-related CPSP. The study resulted in clinical success in two-thirds of the patients in the early period and one-third in the sixth month.
Structure and functions of spexin as a new neuroendocrine signal
Authors: DARAKCI SALTIK Özge , BOZKURT Ayhan
Published: October 2022

Spexin (SPX ) is a recently discovered endogenous peptide consisting of 14 amino acids. It was found that SPX, kisspeptin (KISS), and galanin (GAL) peptides belong to the same gene family and are also endogenous ligands of GAL2 and GAL3 receptors. The amino acid sequence of the SPX peptide is relatively conserved in vertebrates and invertebrates. The mRNA and protein of SPX are highly expressed both in peripheral organs and in the peripheral/central nervous system of mammals, birds, and fishes. Many biological roles of SPX has been found in non- mammal/mammals, including food intake, energy metabolism, reproduction, nociception, gastrointestinal motility, stress, and endocrine functions. This review collectively mentions the peptide structure of SPX, its receptors and distribution in tissues, and the biological activities of SPX on various organs.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KOMITMEN KARYAWAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN HOTEL PRIME PLAZA SUITES SANUR
Authors: Widyanasari Dessy
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan dan komitmen karyawan Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur baik secara parsial dan simultan. Unit analisis dalam penelitian ini adalah para karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur yang berjumlah 49 orang. Mengingat jumlah populasi dalam penelitian ini hanya terdiri atas 49 orang, maka yang menjadi sampel adalah semua karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur. Metode pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner dengan menggunakan skala likert sebagai alat ukurnya. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan SPSS.

Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa Berdasarkan hasil analisis dengan menggunakan Uji F, secara simultan kepemimpinan dan komitmen karyawan secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur. Koefisien determinasi menunjukkan bahwa kinerja karyawan 47.6% disebabkan oleh kepemimpinan dan komitmen karyawan. Secara parsial kepemimpinan dan komitmen karyawan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Selain itu gaya kepemimpinan mempunyai pengaruh dominan terhadap kinerja karyawan Hotel Prime Plaza Suites Sanur.
PENGARUH KESADARAN MEREK, PERSEPSI KUALITAS, ASOSIASI MEREK, DAN LOYALITAS MEREK TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN DALAM PEMBELIAN KARTU SELULER SMARTFREN DI UNIVERSITAS WIJAYA PUTRA SURABAYA
Authors: Ontarina Nuela
Published: October 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini ada untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh kesadaran merek, persepsi kualitas, asosiasi merek, dan loyalitas merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dalam pembelian kartu seluler smartfren di Universitas Wijaya Putra Surabaya. Metode pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah non-probability sampling dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Untuk menentukan ukuran sampel penelitian menggunakan rumus 25 kali variabel independen, sehingga didapat hasil untuk menetukan jumlah sampel pada konsumen Kartu Seluler Smartfren sebagai berikut: 25 x jumlah variabel independen 25x4 = 100 sampel. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran merek dan loyalitas merek mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan dan positif terhadap loyalitas konsumen, sedangkan persepsi kualitas dan asosiasi merek mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap loyalitas konsumen.
The importance of a correct management in a tennis organization. How to create, expand and stay in the business
Authors: Botella Blanco Hector
Published: October 2022

Running a tennis business must consider different elements to be successful. The purpose of this article is to name several factors that can assist to establish a tennis organization, expanding it, and staying in the business long term. The possibilities and nature of the business in the tennis world are wide. Given the impossibility of covering all of them, this article will focus only on running the tennis programs in a recreational tennis club as a contractor partner.
Developing a performance management toolkit for Botswana tennis clubs
Authors: Kasale Lobone Lloyd , Marobela-Masunga Tapiwa , Othusitse Nonofo , Mbise Moagi
Published: October 2022

Performance management facilitates the attainment of goals in sport organisations. tennis clubs should implement performance management practices to maximise their profit, improve their services delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. In Botswana, tennis does not have a large followership or high participation rate. Therefore, Botswana tennis Clubs could use performance management initiatives to improve their organisational practices, participation rates and profitability. Thus, the aim of this paper was to develop and propose a performance management toolkit for Botswana tennis clubs. The paper relied on a review of the Balanced Scorecard, the Performance Prism, and components of performance management. Based on the review, a performance management toolkit for Botswana tennis clubs was developed. The toolkit comprises of planning for the external environment, planning for the internal environment, implementation, and performance measurement. The toolkit recognises the cyclic nature of the performance management process therefore, the feedback and feedforward obtained from performance measurement are used to inform future performance management plans. This paper can benefit Botswana sport managers and help them to implement performance management practices. This paper can also contribute towards sport management research on performance management in sports clubs.