bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rapid Assessment and Response Study of Street-based Female Sex Workers in Iran; Study Protocol (Preprint)
Authors: Roshanfekr Payam , Sharifi Farshad , Noroozi Mehdi , Ali Delaram , Mirzazadeh Ali , Varmaghani Mehdi , Shati Mohsen , Mahzari Kambiz , Roshanpajouh Mohsen , Vameghi Meroe
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND

Sex workers are considered as high-risk groups in the third wave of AIDS transmission in Iran because the risk of sexually transmitted diseases increases by the repeated change of sex partner and unprotected and frequent sexual activities. however, reaching to them to assess their needs and providing services is challenging.

OBJECTIVE

The main aims of this study was performing a rapid assessment of situation and interventions of HIV/AIDS-related risky behaviors among female sex workers(FSWs) and population size of women sex-worker at national levels in Iran.

METHODS

A cross-sectional mixed design (quantitative and qualitative) by Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) method was carried out during 20 weeks in 21 cities (provincial capital) in Iran to explore HIV AIDS related high-risk behavior in female sex-workers. In qualitative phase data collecting, including observation, in-person interviews and group discussions with key informants were used.
In quantitative phase, 965 SbFSWs were approached using venue-based application of Time Location Sampling (TLS) method. The sampling frame (venues list) were initially identified by interviewed with key informant in qualitative phase.

RESULTS

From October 2016 to March 2017 (~20 weeks) 84 focus group-discussions was done and 420 individuals were interviewed. The participants in these groups were included governmental and non-governmental key informants and peer- persons (FSWs, pimps, Ex-FSWs, Customers). we successfully recruited 878 SFSW in 19 cities. the response rate was 93.05%).

CONCLUSIONS

We found RAR methodology to be feasible and acceptable to approach and recruit street-based female sex worker in many cities in Iran. the study was provided valuable data and evidence from this hard to reach population for policymakers in Iran. Designing and implementation of the study involve contributions from academics as well as program managers and policymakers. This study protocol could be a guide for researchers in this field and could be referenced by other manuscripts that reported the results of this study.
A Smartphone Attention Bias App for Individuals With Addictive Disorders: Feasibility and Acceptability Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Melvyn , Ying Jiangbo , Amron Syidda B , Mahreen Zaakira , Song Guo , Fung Daniel SS , Smith Helen Elizabeth
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND

Conventional psychology therapies are unable to address automatic biases that result in individuals relapsing into their substance use disorder. Advances in experimental psychology have led to a better understanding of attention and approach biases and methods to modify these biases. Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of bias modification among clinical cohorts. The advances in mobile health technologies have allowed remote delivery of these interventions. To date, there is a lack of studies examining bias modification in a substance-using non-Western sample.

OBJECTIVE

This study was designed to determine the feasibility of an attention bias modification intervention and an attention bias modification smartphone app for the reduction of attention biases among treatment-seeking individuals. The secondary aim is to determine the acceptability of the intervention.

METHODS

A feasibility study was conducted among inpatients who were in their rehabilitation phase at the National Addictions Management Service. Participants were to complete a set of baseline questionnaires, and on each day that they are in the study, undertake an attention bias assessment and modification task while completing a visual analogue scale to assess their craving. Feasibility was determined by the acceptance rate of participation and participants’ adherence to the interventions. Acceptability was assessed by a perception questionnaire. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22. A thematic analysis approach was used in the qualitative synthesis of users’ perceptions.

RESULTS

Of the 40 participants invited to participate in the feasibility study, 10 declined, yielding an acceptance rate of 75%. Of the recruited participants, 6 participants were diagnosed with alcohol dependence; 17, with opioid dependence; 2, with cannabis dependence; and 5, with stimulant dependence. In addition, of the final 30 participants, 11 (37%) failed to complete all the planned interventions and 22 (73%) completed the perspective questionnaires; of these 22 participants, 100% rated the app as extremely and very easy, 77% rated it as extremely or very interactive, 54% rated it as extremely or very motivating, and 33% reported a change in their confidence levels.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results highlight the feasibility of recruiting participants to undertake attention bias modification interventions. Participants generally accept use of a mobile version of such an intervention. Nevertheless, our acceptability data indicate that there could be improvements in the existing app, and a participatory design approach might be helpful in its future conceptualization.

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Writing a Systematic Review for Publication in a Health-Related Degree Program (Preprint)
Authors: Kruse Clemens Scott
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND

The protocol in this manuscript was designed to help graduate students publish. It is the result of a challenge from our provost in 2013. I developed this protocol over the last 6 years and have exercised the protocol for the last 5 years. The current version of the protocol has remained mostly static for the last 2 years—only small changes have been made to the process.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this protocol is to enable students to learn a valuable skill of conducting a systematic review and to write the review in a way that can be published. I have designed the protocol to fit into the schedule of a traditional semester, but also used it in compressed semesters.

METHODS

An image map was created in HTML 5.0 and imported into a learning management system. It augments traditional instruction by providing references to published articles, examples, and previously recorded instructional videos. Students use the image map outside the classroom after traditional instruction. The image map helps students create manuscripts that follow established practice and are reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), and whose authorship follows guidelines by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.

RESULTS

Since its inception, this protocol has helped 77 students publish 27 systematic reviews in nine journals worldwide. Some manuscripts take multiple years to progress through multiple review processes at multiple journals submitted in sequence. Two other professors in the School of Health Administration have used this protocol in their classes.

CONCLUSIONS

So far, this method has helped 51% of graduate students who used it in my graduate courses publish articles (with more manuscripts under consideration whose numbers have remained uncounted in this sum). I wish success to others who might use this protocol.
Research on the Influence of Mobile Media on College Students’ Ideological and Political Education
Authors: Xiaoshuang Ma
Published: July 2019

With the rapid development of information technology, the form of mobile media has been continuously updated, and its social penetration rate is rapidly increasing. As a fashion leader, college students are keen to follow new things and show high enthusiasm and dependence on mobile media. Mobile media has been used in the continuous innovation of information technology, opening up new teaching methods in the field of education and becoming a new carrier of ideological and political education. At the same time, mobile media is also a double-edged sword, bringing many challenges to ideological and political education. It is an important research direction of ideological and political education in colleges and universities to put forward practical and feasible implementation plans to make full use of the advantages of mobile media to promote the development of ideological and political education and to guide college students to form a correct outlook on life and values.
Kepemilikan Jaminan Kesehatan dengan Kepuasan Pasien di Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul, Yogyakarta
Authors: Zogara Aprianus Umbu
Published: July 2019

Quality of service is an important thing that must be considered by every facility of health services in providing service to patients. Quality of service is closely linked with comprehensive and systematic services to provide excellent service without distinguishing any patients either public or health-care users. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship between the ownership of health insurance with patient satisfaction in Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul, Yogyakarta. This research is a quantitative research with cross- sectional design. Samples in this study were patients who came to visit or seek treatment and enrolled in Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul as many as 97 people taken by accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using chi-square analysis. The results showed most of the respondents who have collateral such as Askes, JKN, Jamkesda, and Jamkesmas (67%) were satisfied with the services provided. The result of chi-square correlation test shows that there is correlation between assurance ownership and patients satisfaction at Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul, Yogyakarta which is shown by Sig value. of 0.00 (Sig <0.05). This study can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between guarantee ownership and patient satisfaction with the majority of patients who have more satisfied health insurance.

Kualitas pelayanan merupakan suatu hal penting yang harus diperhatikan oleh setiap fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan dalam memberikan pelayanan terhadap pasien.Kualitas pelayanan berhubungan erat dengan pelayanan yang komprehensif dan sistematis untuk memberikan pelayan yang prima tanpa membedakan setiap pasien baik umum maupun pengguna jaminan kesehatan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kepemilikan jaminan kesehatan dengan kepuasan pasien di Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul, Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah pasien yang datang berkunjung atau berobat dan terdaftar di Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul sebanyak 97 orang yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik accidental sampling.Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar responden yang memiliki jaminan seperti Askes, JKN, Jamkesda, dan Jamkesmas (67%) merasa puas dengan pelayanan yang diberikan. Hasil uji korelasi chi-square menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara kepemilikan jaminan dengan kepuasan pasien di Puskesmas Jetis 1 Bantul, Yogyakarta yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai Sig. sebesar 0,00 (Sig < 0,05). Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kepemilikan jaminan dengan kepuasan pasien dengan mayoritas pasien yang memiliki jaminan kesehatan yang lebih merasa puas.
Meningkatkan Keterampilan Kader Kesehatan dalam Melakukan Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI)
Authors: Lina Wiraswati Hesti , Ekawardhani Savira , Windria Sarasati , Faridah Lia
Published: July 2019

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer types suffered by women in the world. In 2018, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimated number of cancer cases in Indonesia was 42.1 per 100000 females, while the death rate was 17 per 100000 females. These conditions are worrisome and call for serious handling. For this purpose, the effectiveness of patient treatment and life quality must be improved. Therefore, this study aims to improve the knowledge and skills of breast cancer early detection. The method used is health training through audio-visual devices and demonstration. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was carried out using paired t-test. The sampling data was acquired by purposive sampling method using a questionnaire. The result showed that first, majority of health cadres (97%) had less knowledge about BSE, before the training was carrying out. Second, lack of knowledge about BSE apparently did not prevent health cadres from doing BSE (28%). Third, BSE training improves the skills of health cadres with an average increase of 31%. Fourth, the training has also increased the knowledge of all cadres about BSE with an average increase of 29%. In addition, all cadres stated that they would disseminate their BSE knowledge and skills to their families and others.

 

Kanker payudara merupakan salah satu jenis kanker yang paling banyak di derita oleh wanita di dunia. International Agency for Reseach on Cancer (IARC) pada tahun 2018 memperkirakan  insiden kanker payudara di Indonesia sebesar 42.1 per 100 ribu wanita, sedangkan angka kematiannya sebesar 17 per 100 ribu penduduk. Situasi seperti ini sangat mengkhawatirkan dan perlu penanganan serius dari berbagai pihak. Dengan demikian penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan kader kesehatan dalam melakukan pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI). Metode yang dilakukan adalah dengan melakukan pelatihan melalui perangkat audio visual dan alat peraga. Analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif dilakukan menggunakan uji t-test berpasangan. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara purposive sampling dengan cara penetapan besar sampel berdasarkan jumlah kebutuhan minimal dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertama, mayoritas kader kesehatan memiliki pengetahuan kurang tentang SADARI (97%). Kedua, pengetahuan yang kurang tentang SADARI rupanya tidak menghalangi kader kesehatan untuk melakukan SADARI (28%). Ketiga, pelatihan SADARI meningkatkan keterampilan kader kesehatan dengan rata-rata peningkatan 31%. Keempat, pelatihan SADARI juga meningkatkan pengetahuan kader dengan rata-rata peningkatan 29%. Disamping itu, semua kader menyatakan bahwa mereka akan menyebarkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan SADARI yang mereka miliki kepada keluarga dan orang lain
Peningkatan Kualitas Tidur Klien Kardiovaskuler dengan Pengaturan Posisi Tidur
Authors: Merdekawati Diah , Susanti Farida , Maulani Maulani
Published: July 2019

The quality of sleep was someone’s satisfying feel for sleep, which made that person didn’t show any kind of tiredness, restlessness, worn out, apathy and constant yawning or sleepiness. One of the methods that could be done to overcome the bad quality of sleep was the giving of sleeping position. The aim of the giving of sleeping position was to lower oxygen consumption and increasing lungs expansion to maximal. The kind of this study was quasi experiment with one group pre-test and post-test design. The samples of this study were 33 respondents who had the match criteria in this study. The samples were taken with accidental sampling technique which the case or the respondents were taken by accident or available at that time. Analysis of the data in this study was done with Univariate and Bivariate. This study was using questioner as a helper in collecting data. The result of statistic test was p-value rate= 0,000 which meant there was significantly difference the estimate respondent’s quality of sleep before and after treatment. It could be concluded that there was an influence of the setting of sleeping position upon the quality of sleep for the clients at Cardio Ward. It was expected that the regional hospital's RadenMattaher Jambi could make this sleeping position 45o arrangement into an intervention and equality of positions on each of the clients

 

Kualitas tidur adalah kepuasan seseorang terhadap tidur, sehingga seseorang tersebut tidak memperlihatkan perasaan lelah, gelisah, lesu, dan sering menguap atau mengantuk. Salah satu cara  yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi adalah dengan pemberian posisi tidur. Tujuan tindakan memberikan posisi tidur adalah untuk menurunkan konsumsi oksigen dan meningkatkan ekspansi paru yang maksimal. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian quasi eksprimen dengan desain one group pre-tes post-test. Sampel dalam penelitian ini 33 responden yang memiliki kriteria sesuai dengan yang akan diteliti. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara accidental sampling yaitu pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan mengambil kasus atau responden yang kebetulan ada atau tersedia. Analisa data dalam penelitian ini secarra Univariat dan Bivariat. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner sebagai alat bantu dalam pengumpulan data. Hasil uji statistic diperoleh nilai p-value = 0,000 artinya terdapat perbedaan signifikan nilai kualitas tidur responden sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh pengaturan posisi tidur terhadap kualitas tidur pada klien di ruang rawat inap jantung. Diharapkan kepada pihak RSUD Raden Mattaher Jambi dapat menjadikan pengaturan posisi tidur 45o ini menjadi intervensi dan kesetaraan posisi pada setiap klien
Pengetahuan Remaja Putri Tentang Konsumsi Tablet FE Pada Saat Menstruasi Pengan Anemia
Authors: Angrainy Rizka , Fitri Lidia , Wulandari Vipit
Published: July 2019

Anemia is a public health problem in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anemia cases occur 24.8% of the population and an estimated 50-80% of anemia is caused by iron deficiency. Anemia most often occurs in adolescents during menstruation and can be prevented by consuming Fe tablets. Initial survey of 10 female students showed most do not know about consuming Fe tablets during menstruation and 3 of them have Hb below 12 g%. The purpose of research to know the relationship of the adolescent knowledge about consuming fe tablets when menstrual with anemia in Junior High School 20 Pekanbaru 2018. The research design is quantitative Analitic with Cross Sectional approach.The population in this research amounted to 148 people with sampling using technique is purposive sampling as many as 86 people. The data obtained from the questionnaire and Hb measurements on the respondents.The statistical analysis used chi-square. The result of univariate analysis showed that most of the respondents (59,3%) had good knowledge about consuming Fe tablets during menstruation and the majority of respondents (84,3%) is not anemic. Test result obtained P Value < α (0,001<0,05), and it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between of the adolescent knowledge about consuming Fe tablets when menstrual with anemia.

Anemia merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat diseluruh dunia. Menurut World Health Organization (WHO), kasus anemia terjadi 24,8% dari populasi dan diperkirakan sekitar 50-80% anemia disebabkan oleh defisiensi besi. Anemia paling sering terjadi pada remaja saat menstruasi dan dapat dicegah dengan mengonsumsi tablet Fe. Survei awal terhadap 10 siswi menunjukkan sebagian besar tidak mengetahui tentang konsumsi tablet Fe pada saat menstruasi dan 3 diantaranya memiliki Hb dibawah 12 gr%. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan remaja putri tentang  konsumsi tablet Fe pada saat menstruasi dengan anemia di SMP Negeri 20 Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian Analitik Kuantitatif dengan desain Cross Sectional. Populasi sebanyak 148 orang dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling sebanyak 86 orang. Data penelitian diperoleh dari kuesioner dan pengukuran Hb. Analisa data menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian sebagian besar responden 59,3% memiliki pengetahuan baik tentang mengonsumsi tablet Fe pada saat menstruasi dan mayoritas responden 84,3% tidak anemia. Hasil uji diperoleh Pvalue  < α (0,001<0,05) dan dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan remaja putri tentang konsumsi tablet Fe pada saat menstruasi dengan anemia.
Single-shot energetic-based estimator for entanglement in a half-parity measurement setup
Authors: Elouard Cyril , Auffèves Alexia , Haack Géraldine
Published: July 2019

Producing and certifying entanglement between distant qubits is a highly desirable skill for quantum information technologies. Here we propose a new strategy to monitor and characterize entanglement genesis in a half parity measurement setup, that relies on the continuous readout of an energetic observable which is the half-parity observable itself. Based on a quantum-trajectory approach, we theoretically analyze the statistics of energetic fluctuations for a pair of continuously monitored qubits. We quantitatively relate these energetic fluctuations to the rate of entanglement produced between the qubits, and build an energetic-based estimator to assess the presence of entanglement in the circuit. Remarkably, this estimator is valid at the single-trajectory level and shows to be robust against finite detection efficiency. Our work paves the road towards a fundamental understanding of the stochastic energetic processes associated with entanglement genesis, and opens new perspectives for witnessing quantum correlations thanks to quantum thermodynamic quantities.
Pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja dan Stres Kerja terhadap Turnover Intention pada PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk Area Jakarta Pusat
Authors: Hakim Arief Rachman , Sugiharjo Raden Joko
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT This study to determine the effect of Job Satisfaction and Job Stress on Turnover Intention. The object of this research is PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk Central Jakarta Area. This research is a causal associative research using quantitative approach done to 86 respondents. This study explains the influence and influence of the variables to be studied, using multiple linear regression analysis method. From the results of this study showed that the variable of Job Satisfaction Not Significant To Turnover Intention. While the variable of Work Stress has significant effect to Turnover Intention. Keywords :      Organizational Culture, Training Program, Compensation, Employee Loyalty
How students view the role of the textbook nature and society in the adoption of social contents
Authors: Trbojevic Aleksandra , Spanovic Svetlana , Hus Vlasta
Published: July 2019

The paper presents the results of a study of the opinion of the fourth grade
primary school students (N=60) from Sombor, Serbia, about the role of the
textbook Nature and Society in the adoption of social contents. The aim of
the study is to determine students? opinions about how the textbook assists
them in adopting social contents and how this knowledge can be useful in the
real life context, which can be a relevant starting point for improving the
quality of textbooks. Qualitative methodology was used to analyse the
obtained data. Focus group discussions pointed to problems about the
presentation of social contents in the textbooks: extensive texts that must
be memorised; the lack of explanations in the text; insufficient coherence
of the text, which is the reason why the adoption of social contents require
assistance in the interpretation of the text. Moreover, there is a problem
in the relation between the text and visual displays; the examples given do
not sound familiar to students, the text is not related to the real life
context, which limits the usability of social knowledge adopted from the
textbook. The students? answers refer to key standards of the textbook
quality (the quality of the contents, the quality of the didactic design,
the quality of the language used in the textbook), and indicate that the
textbook that students use does not contribute to the process of learning
complex social phenomena.
The contribution of the mathematics self-concept and subjective value of mathematics to mathematical achievement
Authors: Reic-Ercegovac Ina , Koludrovic Morana , Misurac Irena
Published: July 2019

The aim of this study was to examine the performance of different age groups
of students in mathematical achievement, i.e. in solving mathematical
problem tasks and mathematical school grades. Furthermore, the study aimed
to investigate the contribution of the mathematics self-concept and
subjective value of Mathematics to explain individual differences in solving
mathematical problem tasks and school achievement in Mathematics. A total of
780 participants took part in the study. The results show that with age
school achievement in Mathematics decreases, as well as Mathematics
self-concept and students? subjective value of Mathematics. On the other
hand, older students are more successful in solving mathematical problem
tasks. However, the performance in mathematical problem solving was
relatively poor throughout the sample. Although female students had better
grades, there were no significant gender differences in relation to solving
problem tasks or mathematical self-concept and the subjective value of
Mathematics. Younger students, in comparison to older ones, assessed their
mathematical abilities higher, were more interested in Mathematics and
evaluated it as more useful. The only commonly important predictors of both
problem solving tasks and most frequent grade in Mathematics were age and
the self-assessment of mathematical abilities.
Towards creative transformational leadership in higher education: Challenges and opportunities
Authors: Smith Melanie , Vass Vilmos
Published: July 2019

The aim of this paper is to define what creative transformational leadership
means in the context of higher education exploring some of the challenges
and opportunities of being an educational leader in institutions which are
internationalising and competing in a global market. The authors explore
some previous studies which have suggested that ?transformational
leadership? is the most effective model of leadership, especially in a
business context, whereas many educational papers focus on ?creative
leadership? This paper suggests that creative transformational leadership
might be the ideal approach, analysing what constitutes creative
transformational leadership from the perspective of higher education leaders
and how they perceive these approaches using in-depth e-interviews. A sample
of international academics was recruited from the authors? professional
online networks and an online link to a list of ten interview questions was
emailed to participants. The sample consisted of Rectors, Vice Rectors,
Deans, Heads of Departments and Heads of Programmes (Bachelors and Masters)
in Higher Education. There were 28 respondents from 15 countries, but some
of the academics were working in an institution in a country which was not
their country of origin and several had experience of teaching in more than
one country, so the sample was truly international. The findings reveal that
the contextual dimension of leadership in higher education plays an
important role, especially the rapidly changing social and technological
environment, which affects both staff performance and student needs. Other
challenges include institutional constraints and lack of resources. However,
both the theoretical and empirical research suggest that creative
transformational leadership could offer an important approach for the future
of higher education in this dynamic, global environment.
Visions of students of faculty of fine arts of professional life and work
Authors: Vujacic Milja , Vesic Dragan , Joksimovic Aleksandra
Published: July 2019

In our country, research about students? vision of their future professions
are very rare. When it comes to fine arts students, these research does not
exist at all. There is always a myth associated with the understanding of
the personality of artists, and they are considered to be specific,
charismatic persons, who have a strong motivation and a need to perform
creative work. However, this myth has been challenged in the last decades
due to the commercialisation of art. Therefore, in this paper, we will deal
with their visions of their professional life and work. The aim of the
research is to examine how the future artists visualise their professional
life and whether the idea of a charismatic myth is present in their visions
or whether they are perhaps shaped by requirements of the current situation
in the field of culture and art in our country. The sample included 39
students of the fourth year of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade. In the
processing of data, we applied the qualitative thematic analysis of the
content obtained based on the written testimonies given in the form of a
story. The results of the research indicate that the ideas of a charismatic
myth are a central motive in the narratives of students and that they are
interwoven with the uncertain image of their future profession and their
unpreparedness for new roles in society. The paper presents the implications
related to higher education policies at faculties of fine arts, as well as
the recommendations for further research in this field.
Expectativas de supervivencia o cierre de las mypes en el estado de Morelos. Caso: Municipio de Jiutepec
Authors: Ménez Bahena Luis Eduardo
Published: July 2019

Las micro y pequeñas empresas (mypes) tienen serias limitaciones en sus recursos financieros y sistemas de gestión. Además, cuentan con una infraestructura insuficiente para el desarrollo de sus actividades de operación. Por lo que, para lograr un mayor nivel en las actividades operativas y mayores ventajas competitivas en el mercado en el cual participan, necesitan gestionar y explotar otros factores internos, tales como el capital humano y el conocimiento generado. En este artículo se presentan los resultados de una investigación que se realizó con el objetivo de analizar los problemas y dificultades que enfrentan las mypes para sobrevivir. Se examinó una muestra aleatoria de 360 empresas de diversos sectores, de las cuales 281 fueron empresas activas y 79 inactivas. Se aplicaron dos tipos de cuestionarios que aportaron datos sobre los siguientes aspectos: problemas financieros, problemas de mercado, situación macroeconómica, problemas administrativos, problemas de seguridad-violencia, problemas de formalización y problemas con los trabajadores. Los resultados muestran que los empresarios son conscientes de la problemática que enfrentan para la supervivencia o cierre de las mypes. Estos hallazgos permiten caracterizar la situación actual de este tipo de empresas, así como conocer los retos que enfrentan al cierre de las mismas. En relación con los principales problemas que enfrentan las mypes en México, y de acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos, se puede concluir que los problemas financieros representan la principal dificultad para que puedan obtener utilidades.
Literatura, ética e alteridade. Seis proposições para a formação do leitor Literature, ethics and otherness. Six propositions for the formation of the reader
Authors: Salutto Nazareth
Published: July 2019

Em quais linhas de sentido transitam ética, alteridade e direito na literatura? Essa indagação mobiliza as reflexões do texto que, tomando a literatura como manifestação ética da palavra do outro, propõe seis proposições para a formação do leitor. Para tanto, parte dos princípios: (1) do direito à literatura como condição humana inalienável (CANDIDO, 2011); (ii) da literatura como ação política por sua dimensão alteritária, que opõe e ultrapassa, dialoga e amplia o discurso entre ficção e vida. Assim, considera que a formação do (s) leitor (es) implica assumir tais princípios, contemplando a esfera subjetiva provocada pela imersão na palavra do outro. O texto inicia com considerações sobre a função e papel da literatura, considerando-a como força transformadora do mundo (TODOROV, 2009). Em seguida, no diálogo com autores literários, aponta seis proposições para a formação do leitor literário. Finaliza com considerações acerca desses princípios.
Alteridade e liminaridade na Comédia de Dante: epifanias literárias entre Inferno, Purgatório e Paraíso
Authors: Da Silva Junior Augusto Rodrigues
Published: July 2019

Este estudo estabelece relações dialógicas entre os três volumes/espaços definidos pela Divina Comédia de Dante e pela tradição cristã. Apresentamos relações epifânicas entre as três camadas tanatográficas percorridas pelo autor do século XIV: Inferno, Purgatório e Paraíso. A partir das noções de catábase (descida mágica e transformadora aos infernos, conforme Eudoro de Sousa), liminaridade (condição liminar, limite, entre-lugar, a partir de Victor Turner) e anábase (retorno espetacular do inferno que engendra sabedoria também conforme Sousa), engendramos mirada pela tanatografia (escrita de morte) em Dante a fim de perscrutar o logos dialógico (no esteio de Bakhtin) que se desdobra no imenso universo autoral constituído pela tradição dos diálogos dos mortos. A Divina Comédia, como a entendemos, figura uma profunda catábase em relação ao eu-autoral: epifania do literário às portas da modernidade no Ocidente.
Dessa extinção que habita a vida: HOMERO E EUGÉNIO NA FOZ DO DOURO
Authors: Corrêa de Sá André
Published: July 2019

O mote para este ensaio encontrei-o no poema de Eugénio de Andrade “Encontro no Inverno com António Lobo Antunes”, que regista esse encontro entre duas figuras maiores da literatura portuguesa contemporânea e serve de epígrafe a Não Entres Tão Depressa Nessa Noite Escura, romance de Lobo Antunes. Interrogá-lo-ei a partir de dois aspetos: primeiro, examinando o modo como os textos respondem um ao outro; depois, proponho analisar o modo como o poema desenvolve uma intimidade com a morte humana e as suas conceções que se integra numa tradição ocidental que remonta aos hexâmetros da Ilíada.
Só me interessa o que não é meu: a busca antropofágica da alteridade
Authors: Vieira Filho Edgar Rosa
Published: July 2019

O presente ensaio tem por objetivo refletir sobre a noção de alteridade suscitada pela metáfora/poética antropofágica, idealizada por Oswald de Andrade (1890-1954) em seu Manifesto Antropófago (1928) e posteriormente retomada pelo autor na década de 1950. No seu texto “Um Aspecto Antropofágico da Cultura Brasileira: O Homem Cordial" (1950), Oswald escreve sobre a sua própria compreensão do fenômeno da alteridade e deixa revelar a presença dessa noção no seio da proposição antropofágica. A fim de se compreender essa relação intrínseca entre a metáfora modernista e a noção de alteridade, buscou-se também apresentar algumas reflexões da crítica contemporânea que evidenciam essa relação e enfatizam a atualidade e a potência reflexiva presentes nas ideias oswaldianas.
Discontinuous Usage Intention of Millennials in Using Facebook: The Role of SNS Exhaustion Mediates Social Overload
Authors: Rahmanyanti Putu Laksmita Dewi , Yasa Ni Nyoman Kerti
Published: July 2019

Social Networking Sites (SNS) or commonly called social media is an online service that aims to build social relationships with users who share their interests and activities. Percentage of Facebook users decreased during 2018 from January 2018 which was initially 75.5% to 66.3% in December 2018. Users complain about the excessive influence of SNS on their lives and react in various forms of behavior to stop using services. Non-continuous use as a user behavior towards stress due to SNS fatigue and social overload. The sample used is 60 respondents which are determined using the purposive sampling method. The data collection technique utilized is by questionnaires with the Likert scale measurement method, while the data are analyzed using the path analysis technique. The research results show that the social overload on SNS exhaustion and SNS exhaustion variable on discontinuous usage intention have a positive and significant influence but social overload on discontinuous usage intention have a positive but non significant effect. Likewise, SNS exhaustion is able to mediate the influence of social overload on discontinuous usage intention. Users can actively control their behavior to avoid potential negative results caused by social overload. Social media providers must effectively prevent the emergence of negative emotions from users by providing a system that gives users to manage whatever information they can receive and share only with a few people so that users do not receive information about their friends on Facebook excessively.
Modelling and Performance Evaluation of WiMAX 700 to Work as Secondary User in Spectrum of the Digital Television Broadcasting Terrestrial through the Cognitive Radio Network
Authors: Othman Albedeir Yaseen , Belal Khald H. , Elmaleeh Mohammed A.
Published: July 2019

The cognitive radio network (CRN) is considered as one of the most important technologies that can allow the different users work as the same spectrum by different priorities. This paper proposes new methods and solutions to implement and performance analysis of work the WiMAX system within the spectrum of digital television broadcasting terrestrial through the cognitive radio network under various conditioning and types of modulation. Also, this paper explains and analyze the mechanism in which the cognitive radio works. Finally will be designed a prototype device simulate work the WiMAX system as a secondary user in digital TV broadcasting through the cognitive radio techniques.
Role of Demand Side Management Techniques in Reducing Electricity Demand of Residential Users
Authors: Mahin Ayman Uddin , Ahmed Fabliha , Huq S. M. Ishraqul , Chowdhury Nahid-Ur-Rahman
Published: July 2019

Demand of electrical energy is growing day by day worldwide. To meet this increasing demand, generation is needed to be increased subsequently. Increasing generation is not an easy task as it may require setting up new generating units, changing transmission lines, control equipments, etc. Moreover, increased generation also causes increased environment pollution. An alternate approach that can create balance between demand and supply of electricity without increasing generation is demand side management (DSM). Furthermore, demand side management has the potential to reduce the use of energy resources resulting in less environment pollution. In this paper, three DSM techniques: using solar system, load limiting, deliberate load reduction are applied for residential users of Dhaka, Bangladesh and the results are compared with two traditional techniques: energy efficiency, direct load control. It has been found that by using solar system at home significant amount of electrical energy can be saved.
Influence of British Pottery on Pottery Practice in Nigeria
Authors: Peters Edem Etim , Gadzama Ruth Mataba
Published: July 2019

The pottery narratives of Nigeria majorly linked with the activities of a great British potter Michael Cardew who Established pottery centres in Nigeria, and trained many Nigerians in Pottery. Cardew studied under Bernard Leach (1887 – 1979) who travels extensively and taught pottery around the world.Leach studied pottery under Master Kenzan VI in Japan and returned to England in 1920 to establish his own pottery at St. Ives with Shoji Hamada. The impact in pottery created by Cardew in Nigeria from 1950 is a direct British Pottery influence imparted to him by leach at St. Ives. A British potter and artist, Kenneth C. Murray studied pottery under Bernard Leach at St. Ives in 1929 and returned back to Uyo in Nigeria to produce and teach students pottery. Murray produced pottery wares from the Kiln he built at Uyo and took his students to exhibit the ware along with other art works at Zwember gallery (Britain) in 1937. Chief Adam Joshua Udo Ema also studied pottery in 1949 in Britain and later returned to work as a pottery officer at Okigwe Pottery centre as well as established three pottery centres in Nigeria Namely; Ikot Abasi Pottery centre at Etinan, Pottery centre at Mbiafun Ikono, and pottery centre at Ikot Ntot in Abak. Many other Nigerian studied pottery in Nigeria. Lady Kwalii pottery experience was influenced by Michael Cardew. Her pottery influence seen pottery products exhibited in various parts of the world depicted a coordination of Niger and British Pottery influences. A case study design is considered for methodological approach. Data were taken from primary and secondary sources and analyzed respectively. British influence on Nigeria is indeed outstanding.
Investigating Phase Over-Current (OC) Protection in Medium-Voltage networks
Authors: Onah Aniagboso John
Published: July 2019

Overcurrent protection is protection against excessive currents or current beyond the acceptable current rating of equipment. It generally operates instantly. Short circuit is a type of overcurrent. Magnetic circuit breakers, fuses and overcurrent relays are commonly used to provide overcurrent protection. There is always a need to protect expensive power equipment. Protective relaying is a very important part of any electric power system that comes into play during trouble, fault or abnormal condition. The purpose is to isolate unhealthy part of electrical power system while the rest continue their normal operation. The entire electric power system from source to load centers is exposed and subject to natural hazards. The effects of these hazards are capable of interrupting normal operations of the system. Since these hazards cannot be prevented, precautions are taken to minimize or eliminate their effect on the system. The relay is a basic component of any protection scheme. The information (or signals) received from the power system actuates the relay, when necessary, to perform one or more switching actions. The signals are proportional to the magnitudes and phase angles of power system voltages and currents. When the relay receives these signals, it decides to close (or open) one or more sets of normally open (or closed) contacts, and consequently, the trip coil of a circuit breaker will be energized to open the power circuit. This paper investigates over-current relay protection scheme applied to medium-voltage electrical network. Methods of current and time grading have been applied in the coordination of the overcurrent relays in a radial network. Different time/current characteristics of relays such as the normal inverse (NI), very inverse (VI), and extreme inverse (EI) have been examined in order to obtain optimum discrimination.
Effect of Moulding Pressure on Brake Lining Produced from Industrial Waste Material: Sawdust
Authors: Oladokun Taiwo Oseni , Stephen Joseph Temitope , Adebayo Adeyinka , Adeyemi Gbenga Joshua
Published: July 2019

In this study, asbestos-free brake lining was developed with sawdust. Sawdust was considered an alternative to asbestos, whose dust is carcinogenic. The sawdust from hard wood (mahogany and iroko trees) and other components such as abrasive, reinforcer, lubricant, were sieved into grade of 100 µm and used in production of brake linings. The percentages of sawdust for the samples are 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60. The percentages of abrasives (silicon carbides) were 27, 22, 17, 12 and 7, while binder (resins) lubricant (steel dust) and carbon black (reinforcer) were constant at 13%, 15% and 5% respectively on each sample. The molding pressure load was varied at 10 Mg, 20 Mg, 40 Mg, 60 Mg and 80 Mg during compression process. The brake lining properties examined are hardness, compressive strength and density. Also, the effects of molding pressure on these properties were evaluated. The results obtained show that the higher the molding pressure, the better the physical and mechanical properties. Furthermore, at high molding pressure, the properties reached a limiting point which they tend to be constant.  The brake linings based on sawdust were then compared with commercial (asbestos-based) brake lining and the results are in close agreement. Hence, sawdust can be effectively used as filler for replacement of asbestos in brake linings.
The Anomalous Magnetic Moment of the Electron and Proton Cores According to the Planck Vacuum Theory
Authors: Daywitt William C.
Published: July 2019

Despite the resounding success of the quantum electrodynamic (QED) calculations, there remains some confusion concerning the Dirac equation’s part in the calculation of the anomalous magnetic moment of the electron and proton. The confusion resides in the nature of the Dirac equation, the fine structure constant, and the relationship between the two. This paper argues that the Dirac equation describes the coupling of the electron or proton cores to the invisible Planck vacuum (PV) state (involving e2 ); and that the fine structure constant ( = e2/e2 ) connects that equation to the electron or proton particles measured in the laboratory (involving e2).
Effect of Dielectric Constant of Medium on Conductance for Trimethylsulfonium Halides in Normal and Branched Alcohols
Authors: El-Hammamy Nasr H. , Daghash Marwa A. , Kawana Aida I.
Published: July 2019

The conductance parameters, Λo (equivalent conductance at infinite dilution) and KA (association constant) for trimethylsulfonium halides (Bromide and Iodide) in methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, 2-propanol and n-butanol have been evaluated at 25°C from the conductance measurements. The values of Λo for different salts decrease with decreasing dielectric constant of medium (D) with some variations and are in the order of MeOH > EtOH > n-PrOH > 2-PrOH > n-BuOH. The association constants of the same salts in different alcohols increase with decreasing dielectric constant of medium and are in the order of n-BuOH > 2-PrOH > n-PrOH > EtOH > MeOH.
Numerical Analysis of Effect of Leading-Edge Rotating Cylinder on NACA0021 Symmetric Airfoil
Authors: Salam Md. Abdus , Deshpande Vikram , Khan Nafiz Ahmed , Ali M. A. Taher
Published: July 2019

The moving surface boundary control (MSBC) has been a Centre stage study for last 2-3 decades. The preliminary aim of the study was to ascertain whether the concept can improve the airfoil characteristics. Number of experimental and numerical studies pointed out that the MSBC can superiorly enhance the airfoil performance albeit for higher velocity ratios (i.e. cylinder tangential velocity to free stream velocity). Although abundant research has been undertaken in this area on different airfoil performances but no attempt was seen to study effect of MSBC on NACA0021 airfoil for and also effects of lower velocity ratios. Thus, present paper focusses on numerical study of modified NACA 0021 airfoil with leading edge rotating cylinder for velocity ratios (i.e.) between 1 to 1.78 at different angles of attack. The numerical study indicates that the modified airfoil possess better aerodynamic performance than the base airfoil even at lower velocity ratios (i.e. for velocity ratios 0.356 and beyond). The study also focusses on reason for improvement in aerodynamic performance by close look at various parameters.
Flora and Species Diversity of Riparian Zones at Yongheung Stream, Hapcheon-gun Province, Korea
Authors: Huh Man Kyu
Published: July 2019

The aim of this study was to analyze the flora and species diversity of Yongheung Stream, a small stream in Korea. The stream was divided into 3 compartments for convenience. Sampling with quadrats (plots of a standard size) can be used for most plant communities. The upper region was a total of 59 taxa, including 17 families, 47 genera, 52 species, and 7 varieties. Naturalized plants were 15 species. The total transformed Braun-Blanquet value and r-NCD at middle area were 162 and 1,800.0, respectively. The middle region was a total of 59 taxa, including 17 families, 47 genera, 52 species, and 7 varieties. Naturalized plants were 15 species. The total transformed Braun-Blanquet value and r-NCD at middle area were 162 and 1,800.0, respectively. Riverbed area was dominated by the distribution of three willow species (Populus euramericana, Salix gracilistyla, and Salix koriyanagi) at middle region. The low region was a total of 55 taxa, including 16 families, 43 genera, 47 species, and eight varieties. Naturalized plants were 20 species. The total transformed Braun-Blanquet value and r-NCD at middle area were 155 and 1,755.6, respectively. Invasion of natural ecosystems by exotic plant species is recognized as a major threat to biodiversity at Yongheung Stream.