bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Testing the Fit of Regression Models Estimated with Extremely Small Samples: Application in Pharmaceutical Stability Studies
Authors: Mihalovits Máté , Kemény Sándor
Published: January 2022

Pharmaceutical stability studies are conducted to estimate the shelf life, i.e. the period during which the drug product maintains its identity and stability. In the evaluation of process, regression curve is fitted on the data obtained during the study and the shelf life is determined using the fitted curve. The evaluation process suggested by ICH considers only the case of the true relationship between the measured attribute and time being linear. However, no method is suggested for the practitioner to decide if the linear model is appropriate for their dataset. This is a major problem, as a falsely selected model may distort the estimated shelf life to a great extent, resulting in unreliable quality control. The difficulty of model misspecification detection in stability studies is that very few observations are available. The conventional methods applied for model verification might not be appropriate or efficient due to the small sample size. In this paper, this problem is addressed and some developed methods are proposed to detect model misspecification. The methods can be applied for any process where the regression estimation is performed on independent small samples. Besides stability studies, frequently performed construction of single calibration curves for an analytical measurement is another case where the methods may be applied. It is shown that our methods are statistically appropriate and some of them have high efficiency in the detection of model misspecification when applied in simulated situations which resemble pre-approval and post-approval stability studies.
Methodological Challenges in Eye-Tracking based Usability Testing of 3-Dimensional Software – Presented via Experiences of Usability Tests of Four 3D Applications
Authors: Babicsné-Horváth Mária , Hercegfi Károly
Published: January 2022

Eye-tracking based usability testing and User Experience (UX) research are widespread in the development processes of various types of software; however, there exist specific difficulties during usability tests of three-dimensional (3D) software. Analysing the screen records with gaze plots, heatmaps of fixations, and statistics of Areas of Interests (AOI), methodological problems occur when the participant wants to rotate, zoom, or move the 3D space. The data gained regarded the menu bar is mainly interpretable; however, the data regarded the 3D environment is hardly so, or not at all. Our research tested four software applications with the aforementioned problem in mind: ViveLab and Jack Digital Human Modelling (DHM) and ArchiCAD and CATIA Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Our original goal was twofold. Firstly, with these usability tests, we aimed to identify issues in the software. Secondly, we tested the utility of a new methodology which was included in the tests. This paper summarizes the results on the methodology based on individual experiments with different software applications. One of the main ideas behind the methodology adopted is to tell the participants (during certain subtasks of the tests) not to move the 3D space while they perform the given tasks at a certain point in the usability test. During the experiments, we applied a Tobii eye-tracking device, and after the task completion, each participant was interviewed. Based on these experiences, the methodology appears to be both useful and applicable, and its visualisation techniques for one or more participants are interpretable.
Measurement and Analysis of Agricultural Products Trade Level between China and Ukraine
Authors:   Sumy National Agrarian University, Sumy, Ukraine, Fenghe Zhang ,   Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, China
Published: January 2022

The analysis of intra-industry trade and inter-industry trade in international trade in different regions can fully explain the status of export trade and the advantages and disadvantages of products in different regions. The purpose of this research is to analyze the overall agricultural trade situation between China and Ukraine and the nature of the specific trade. To analyze agricultural import and export trade data between China and Ukraine, the author uses the Grubel-Lloyd index (intra-industry trade index) and the Brulhart index (the marginal inter-industry trade index in a specific period). The Grubel-Lloyd index measures the intra-industry trade of a particular product. The Brulhart index is closely related to that of intra-industry trade, that being the export and import of the same items, but concerns changes in exports and imports between two points in time as opposed to their values at a given point in time. The research is based on data for 2011-2020, which are contained in the UN Comtrade database. The research results show that agricultural trade between China and Ukraine is mutually beneficial. The difference in agricultural resource endowment and agricultural structure directly affects the trade of agricultural products between the two countries. The agricultural products exported from China to Ukraine are mainly unprocessed or primary processed agricultural products. Seafood, meat products, fruits, and vegetables account for a large proportion. The main imports are also primary processed agricultural products such as grains and vegetable oils. The agricultural product trade between the two countries is mainly based on intra-industry trade, and the difference in agricultural technology level is an important factor in determining bilateral agricultural exports.
Accounting Information System under the Digital Transformation
Authors:   Uman National University of Horticulture, Uman, Ukraine, Kucherenko Tamara , Anishchenko Halyna ,   Uman National University of Horticulture, Uman, Ukraine, Melnyk Liudmyla ,   Uman National University of Horticulture, Uman, Ukraine, Glinkowska-Krauze Beata Anna ,   University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
Published: January 2022

Modern theory and accounting practice are formed under the influence of many factors, including economic integration, digitalization of communication and management processes, expansion of requirements for the information content of financial and non-financial reporting. In this regard, the purpose of the article is to disclose the structure of the accounting information system, the interdependence of its components, and determine the factors of its modernization in the context of the digital transformation of the socio-economic environment. The structure of the accounting information system was disclosed based on the identification of components that ensure the integration of the internal accounting systems of individual economic entities with the general accounting system. The modeling of the relationship of the components of the accounting information system with other information management systems of economic entities has been carried out. Information systems used to manage organizations were classified. It has been proven that an accounting information system is irreplaceable and plays a fundamental role in the management system. The improvement of information technologies determines the constant modernization of accounting and reporting, the formation of a qualitatively new accounting information environment (cloud accounting, blockchain, network accounting, etc.). Prospects for the further development of enterprise management are associated with the integration processes between the components of the accounting information system. Deepening the digitalization of accounting processes will expand the possibilities of analysis, planning, and forecasting at the management level of an enterprise, industry, and state economy.
Exploration of University Sustainability Report Indicators: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors:   State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia, Pujiningsih Sri
Published: January 2022

Due to the phenomenon of university corporatization, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is now widely adopted by many universities worldwide, although it was initially used only by large companies. This study tries to add a lifeworld perspective to the university's sustainability report. This is an effort to maintain the university as an educational institution with different values from the company. This study provides a new perspective on lifeworld in the preparation of sustainability reporting of universities in other countries with different life world. The author explores sustainability reporting indicators in one of the universities in Indonesia based on the GRI standards and university lifeworld. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach at one of the universities in Indonesia. Data is collected from documents consisting of reports and other relevant data that can be accessed through the university's website and data from interviews with informants. As a result, the indicators of the sustainability reporting of universities in Indonesia based on the Global Reporting Initiative and lifeworld were systematized. The university lifeworld is a culture and educational values that reflect its identity. The indicators of the GRI consist of economic, environmental, and social. Lifeworld indicators are curriculum set product and policy, a number of research, and a number of religious, nationalism, and other activities. This research contributes to enriching theory in sustainability reporting research at universities using Habermas theory. This research is helpful for higher education stakeholders and can be used to prepare university sustainability reports.
Responsible Land-Based Investment in Ukraine: International Regulatory Practice
Authors:   Federation of Auditors, Accountants and Finansiers of AIC of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Borodin Sergii
Published: January 2022

In 2021, a free agricultural land market was opened in Ukraine. So, an increase in investments in the acquisition of agricultural land in Ukraine is expected, which actualizes social problems, particularly guaranteeing the rights of peasants, small producers and small farmers, vulnerable groups of the population, women, and rural youth to own and use land. The risks of land investments for the Ukrainian economy are associated with the loss of a small landowner, the displacement of the farming system, an increase in rural unemployment, violation of the rights of rural communities, and the destruction of the rural living environment. The purpose of the study is to substantiate recommendations for Ukraine based on an analysis of international experience in regulating the processes of attracting responsible land investment and highlighting the basic principles of responsible investment in agriculture and food systems. The main international documents on responsible investments in the implementation of large-scale land projects were analyzed. It has been established that foreign investment in land tenure and land use in Ukraine is associated with high demand due to the availability of supply of agricultural land and the opening of a land sale and purchase market, the transformation of natural resources into commercial assets, a corruption component, and uncertainty with the value of the land. The necessity of the following steps has been substantiated: а) development of recommendations for responsible investment in land tenure and land use; b) introduction of the concept of “responsible land investment” into the national legislative field; c) development of a system for regulating investment activity based on international standards. The author suggested recognizing family farmers, small owners, and small producers, especially women, rural youth, rural residents, as the main responsible investors in the field of land use in Ukraine.
The Influence of Work from Home and Work Discipline on the Performance of Employees with Work-Life Balance as Mediating Variable in the COVID-19 Outbreak Period
Authors:   Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Anomsari Susanti , Handaru Agung Wahyu ,   Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Ahmad Gatot Nazir ,   Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: January 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic affected all dimensions of human life. To prevent the spread of the disease, many companies have allowed their employees to work from home in the quarantine period. However, working from home requires a high level of self-discipline from the employee. Changing the balance between work and personal life can impact employee productivity, which requires independent research. This study aims to determine the influence of work from home and work discipline on employee performance through the work-life balance as mediating variable. The sample in this study is 311 employees of the Central Financial and Development Supervision Agency in Jakarta. Data for analysis were collected by questionnaire with Likert scale. Based on the formula Slovin, for the purposes of this study, 311 respondents were selected to take the survey. The spread of the questionnaire runs approximately 1(one) week. The return questionnaires are done indirectly through a Google form. The authors used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and AMOS version 22 program to process the data. To develop the research toolkit, the authors applied tested and validated indicators in previous studies. The analysis results show that work from home, work discipline, and work-life balance significantly affect employee performance. Despite this, the companies increase the attention to their employees in carrying out work from home, work discipline, and work-life balance because working from home is a challenge for many employees. In particular, some employees lack discipline in carrying out their work at home. The pandemic has forced workers to be more flexible to maintain a work-life balance and achieve higher performance at work from home.
The Influence of Training and Organizational Communication on Job Loyalty with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable
Authors:   Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Irawati Rilia , Susita Dewi ,   Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Eryanto Henry ,   Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: January 2022

Every company needs human resources with special skills, knowledge, and licenses in marketing products for effective work. Employee productivity is closely linked to their job loyalty and job satisfaction. Productivity can also be affected by other factors, including training and organizational communication. The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of training and organizational communication on job loyalty with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. This research was conducted at the Priority Banking Office of PT Bank Tabungan Negara from November 2020 to July 2021. The population in this study is 218 employees – an employee of PT Bank Tabungan Negara, who is under the Wealth Management Division with positions as Priority Banking Manager and Priority Banking Officer. Data collection was done through questionnaires submitted to each selected respondent. This research uses the approach of the Structure Equation Partial Model (SEM). Data analysis includes a validity test, rehabilitation test and hypothesis test with SEM-AMOS against 3 (three) variables. This study results showed that training and organizational communication has a positive and significant influence on job loyalty of PT Bank Tabungan Negara employees. In addition, training and organizational communication affect job satisfaction as an intervening variables. This effect is positive and significant. Job satisfaction as an intervening variable has a positive and significant effect on job loyalty. Job satisfaction indirectly influences the relationship between training and job loyalty and organisational communication and job loyalty.
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: An Unwanted Combination
Authors: Mostafi Mamun
Published: January 2022

Abstract not available
J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2022; 40: 3
Laparoscopic Hand-Sewn Duodenojejunostomy for Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Using 3D-4K Image - A Case Study
Authors: Bhuiyan Md Jahangir Hossan , Begum Farhana , Hossain Mohammad Anwar
Published: January 2022

Background: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as wilkie’s syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by vascular compression of third part of the duodenum that leads to duodenal obstruction. Traditionally, open or laparoscopic stapled duodenojejunostomy is recommended when conservative management failed. We report a 3D-4K image hand-sewn duodenojejunostomy (DJ) for the treatment of SMA syndrome.
Materials and Methods: A 13 years old patient presented with anorexia, post prandial vomiting, dull abdominal pain & weight loss for 6 years. Upper GI endoscopy revealed duodenal stenosis and Barium follow through demonstrated obstruction to the third part of the duodenum. Ultrasound examination revealed gastric & duodenal dilatation. With these clinical and radiological findings, the diagnosis of SMA syndrome was suspected. He was identified as a candidate for a duodenojejunostomy. 3D-4K image system was used for superior image quality and binocular depth perception and a laparoscopic hand-sewn duodenojejunostomy performed on september 20, 2020
Results: Diagnostic laparoscopy detected SMA syndrome. Laparoscopic hand-sewn duodenojejunostomy took 120 minutes time. There were no intraoperative complications. The blood loss was minimum. The postoperative course was uneventful with resolution of duodenal obstruction. The patient discharged on 6th postoperative day. He gained 10 kg weight 6weeks after surgery.
Conclusion: 3D-4K image laparoscopic hand-sewn duodenojejunostomy as a surgical option for the treatment of SMA syndrome is safe, cost effective, feasible, and valid alternative to open and laparoscopic stapled technique with added benefits of a minimally invasive approach. Additionally hand-sewn anastomosis ensures good tissue approximation. Of course it is time consuming and needs expertise in intracorporeal suturing. 3D-4K image technology makes this difficult procedure easier.
J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2022; 40: 68-71
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Care Providers- Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: Ahmed Sami , Rahman Md Mustafizur
Published: January 2022

Abstract not available
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2020; 12(2): 61-62
Analysis of Maternal Death in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Guha Kaberi , Dabee Seema Rani , Akhter Tanvina , Yeasmin Nilofar , Ferdows Jannat Ara , Sultana Nasrin , Ashraf Fatema
Published: January 2022

Objectives: Maternal death was analyzed in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College hospital to improve the quality of maternal health care.
Methods: In this cross -sectional study, each case was reviewed individually and factors responsible for maternal death were identified and noted.
Results: During the study period January 2019 to December 2019 total 16 maternal death recorded among 3410 deliveries. 68% deceased mother were less than 30 years of age. Parity shows 37.50% multipara. 75% deceased mother was delivered by caesarean section, 6% was vaginal delivery and 12.5% mother died undelivered. Regarding time interval 25% of death occurred within 24 hours of admission to hospital. The main causes of death were severe preeclampsia- eclampsia (31.25%), PPH (12.5%), septicemia (12.5%), DIC (12.5%). Some factors were identified and among them lack of proper ANC, delayed admission to hospital, delayed blood transfusion were related.
Conclusion: Substantial number of maternal death occurred at or <30 years of age. Preeclampsia-eclampsia, hemorrhage, septicemia were identified as the major cause of maternal death.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2020; 12(2): 63-66
Social Struggles and Treatment Seeking Behaviors of Infertile Women among Different Classes in the Urban Areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Zaman Athoy , Rahim Rifatur , Nessa Khaledun , Rouf MA , Rahman Farzana
Published: January 2022

Background: Infertility is considered a taboo in the society of Bangladesh and is negated in reproductive health programs as well as in the research setting. Yet it is crucial and endemic for social and public health sectors. In Bangladesh, infertile women have to bear the drudgery of dishonor and shame because of their childlessness. The childless women have to shoulder most of the burden of ill-treatment for impotence regardless of who is at fault. Like other social stigmas, this also intersects across class, gender and setting barriers.
Objective: The aim of the study is to understand the social struggles, stigmatization and treatment seeking behavior of infertile women of different classes in the urban context of Bangladesh.
Methodology: A descriptive qualitative research methodology with in-depth interviews was used to collect data from 20 childless urban women aged between 18 to 45 years. They were urban residents for at least ten years and were aware of their infertile condition for at least one year.
Results: The research results showed that childless women, irrespective of their class identities, always live with stigma, accusations and fear of abandonment in their personal lives. It also initiates an arena of violence. Many infertile women face physical and mental abuse due to their childlessness. The treatment seeking behaviors also vary based on financial conditions and the formality of the services among infertile women of different social classes.
Conclusion: Infertility is a critical component of reproductive health. When a woman’s worth is measured by her reproductive functions, the childless woman faces humiliation and even abandonment. Attitude towards them is changed due to the societal norms and patriarchal social structures. This affects their treatment seeking behaviors as well. A proper understanding of the social condition of infertile women will facilitate the improved quality of women’s reproductive health care services.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2020; 12(2): 82-86
Relationship between C-Reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Diseases in Patient with ESRD
Authors: Al Mamun Md Abdullah , Hasan Mohammad Mirazul , Khan Fazla Alahi , Hossain Momtaz , Morshed Syed Mahbub , Gupta Ratan Das
Published: January 2022

Background- Cardiovascular mortality is significantly higher in ESRD patient.There are various risk factors for development of cardiovascular diseases including traditional risk factors, factors unique to ESRD patients and emerging risk factors.It is believed that their combined actions are integrated in the progression of atherosclerosis and inflammation plays a central role. C-reactive protein is a valuable marker of inflammation. Determination of serum creactive protein levels may be a useful predictor of cardiovascular diseases in ESRD patients
Objective-To find out relationship between c-reactive protein and cardiovascular diseases.
Methods- This cross sectional study was carried out into department of Nephrology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh following fulfillment of inclusion and exclusion criteria. For analytical purpose total study population were divided into two groups on the basis of creactive protein level. Patients having c-reactive protein £6 mg/L were considered as group A and >6 mg/L were considered as Group B. The differences between groups were analyzed by unpaired t-test, fisher’ exact test or chi-square (X2) test. Multivariable regression analysis was done to see the association between c-reactive protein and cardiovascular diseases.
Results- Patients with raise c-reactive protein have significantly higher cardiovascular disease than that of normal c-reactive protein. Multivariable linear regression analysis after adjusting for age, sex, smoking and diabetes shows that subject with CRP £6 mg/L vs >6 mg/L had 1.51 (95% CI 1.02 to 2.19) times increase risk of having cardiovascular disease.
Conclusion- Inflammatory process has a role in development of cardiovascular diseases in ESRD patient.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2020; 12(2): 95-99
Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum with Pancreatic and Gastric Heterotropia and Acute Peritonitis - A Case Report
Authors: Mehjabin Monika , Kamal Mohammed , Talukder Md Abdus Sabur , Rahman Mizanur , Hoque Md Mozzamel , Ahmed Farhad Uddin , Khan Md Shamsuddoha , Alam Akhanda Muhammad Tanvir
Published: January 2022

Meckel’s diverticulum, the most common congenital anomaly of small bowel although usually silent, can cause complications like intestinal obstruction, bleeding, diverticulitis, perforation etc. We report a case, which presented with acute onset of severe pain in right iliac fossa which was clinically and sonographically diagnosed as acute appendicitis. Histopathological report of appendix was non specific findings. Four days after appendectomy patient again came with features of acute abdomen. X-ray abdomen showed free gas under diaphragm. Abdomen was explored with a midline incision, a perforated Meckel’sdiverticulum was found which was managed by wedge resection and repair of the ileum. Histopathological examination of specimen revealed diverticular wall with normal appearing intestinal mucosa and muscle coat which showed two heterotrophic tissues (pancreatic and gastric ) in the wall.These also showed features of perforation and acute peritonitis. This is probably the first case of Meckel’s diverticulitis with heterotropic pancreatic and gastric tissue in Bangladesh.
J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll 2020; 12(2): 115-118
Construction of a Temple with Regard to the Rising Sun Ray
Authors: Pavlov Nikolay L.
Published: January 2022

Using the example of a number of cultural traditions, the author considers a construction of the temple structure along a rising sun ray. There are two main types of temples built according to the rising sun ray: the temples oriented towards the sunrise by their sanctuaries, and the temples oriented towards the sunrise by the entrance portal. Examples of such a construction are given for the temples of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Orthodox and Catholic Christianity, Hinduism and Shintoism.
The first type of temple in Ancient Egypt is shown to represent the birth of the sun in its sanctuary. In Christianity, this type of temple represents a ray of the sun entering the temple from an apse window – from the God depicted there. The second type of temples in Ancient Egypt represents the revival of image of the pharaoh-god located in his sanctuary, with the rising sun ray. In the ancient tradition, this type of temple represents the meeting of the rising sun over the large pre-temple altar, along with a statue of a deity in the depths of the sanctuary. It is shown that the main cathedral of Catholic Christianity, St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome, is oriented towards sunrise not according to Christian, but according to ancient tradition. In the Hindu Shaiva tradition, the meeting of the rising sun in front of the temple portal is associated with penetration of its ray into the sanctuary and the highlighting of the statue or the main attribute of the god. In the Shinto tradition, the ascendant is presented in a special portal. The welcoming sacrifice takes place on the pre-temple altar. In general, the paper deals with the semantic, spatial, decorative, and ritual aspects of the construction performed of both types of temples.
Modern Areas of Light and Colour Application in Architecture
Authors: Cherkasov George N. , Popova Darya D.
Published: January 2022

The paper examines modern trends and techniques for the use of light and colour in architecture. The variety of existing approaches and technical capabilities in the light-colour organization of various types of spaces is systematized and presented in four areas: umbra (lat., illusion), spectrum (lat., spectrum), nuntius (lat., message), affectio (lat., mood). Each of those directions is characterized and illustrated with examples of actual and educational projects. The experience of Russia, Europe, and America since the mid-1980s is highlighted (the main examples are after 2000). Among the projects under consideration, there are objects demonstrated at international exhibitions (Expo 2015 in Milan, 58th Biennale of Contemporary Art in Venice 2019), large cultural centres (Louvre and the Musical Seine complex in Paris, Zaryadye Concert Hall in Moscow), virtual installations by the American bureau «Diller + Scofidio» for a number of public buildings, a competition project for the reconstruction of the Sukharev tower in Moscow, and diploma projects for the renovation of industrial territories - the former «Znamya Truda» plant in Moscow and the central part of the Moscow region town of Pavlovsky Posad. Simultaneously with the allocation of these four areas, a conclusion is made about the impossibility of their isolated existence. We are talking about the priority or emphasis of one of the directions (approaches) in a specific project, depending on environmental factors and the architect’s intention. A review of world experience allows us to conclude that lighting design and its artistic use turn space into an event, fill it with special dynamics and expressiveness, implement the communicative function of architecture, sharpening the emotionality of perception.
Experience of Design and Plastic Light Environment Modelling. Part 1 Space and Light, Urban Environment
Authors: Sokolova Marina A. , Bystryantseva Natalya V. , Silkina Marina A.
Published: January 2022

The paper is devoted to the history of cooperation between the Department of Architectural Environment Design of the Moscow Architectural Institute and the ITMO University international educational program “Lighting Design”. It reveals the experience of inclusion into the educational process of the ITMO University international educational program “Lighting Design” of a lecture-practical unit dedicated to the modern principles concerning the lighting instruments operation in urban spaces of various sizes and purposes, as well as familiarizing with the basics of urban planning and urban development, types of open public spaces cities and components of urban fabric.
The paper discusses a technique for modelling the compositional interaction between light and an urban tissue fragment, taking into account the peculiarities on the light instruments work in urban space characterized by various scales and typology, urban environment of various nature and compositional arrangement. In the process of work, students gained experience in identifying the structure and geometry of public spaces in the urban tissue, creating light routes and scenarios, and forming a system of light dominants.
Conclusions are made about the significance of the design-plastic light modelling results and their influence on the design concept formation; the need to correlate the light-composition design search and the urban lighting components of various levels, as well as the meaning of lighting parameters such as the distribution of brightness and direction of luminance flux, the features of diffused and directional light and other components that affect human perception in order to create a multimodal design solution.
Sistematización teórica del aprendizaje visible y su influencia en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de los estudiantes de la Maestría en Gestión Educativa de la UEES
Authors: Prieto-López Yeimer , Ayala-Pazmiño Mario , Loor-Ávila Beatriz
Published: January 2022

El objetivo de los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje es que el alumno llegue a la fase de transferencia de conocimientos, en la que puede transferir a otros lo que ha aprendido en el aula. Sin embargo, para que el alumno alcance la meta, es necesario empezar por el principio, lo que implica comenzar con el aprendizaje visible. El aprendizaje visible es el enfoque directo para alcanzar nuevos conocimientos y es necesario para pasar a la fase de aprendizaje profundo.Para este proceso se utilizaron varios métodos científicos, como la sistematización teórica, el análisis y la síntesis, y la revisión bibliográfica, teniendo en cuenta que se trata de una investigación de revisión académica.Los estudiantes deben poder encontrar un profesor con el que puedan desarrollar una relación estrecha y dinámica, que conozca lo que enseña y cómo lo enseña, y que pueda evaluar el impacto que sus prácticas tienen en el aprendizaje visible y profundo de sus alumnos. Este artículo pretende proporcionar a los profesores los principales fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos y la sistematización de estrategias para medir este impacto y ajustar su evolución para conseguir mejores resultados científicos y académicos.
acercamiento a la comunicación asertiva y su incidencia en la producción académica y científica de los estudiantes de Metodología de Investigación en la Facultad de Marketing y Comunicación-Universidad Ecotec.
Authors: Prieto-López Yeimer , Loor-Ávila Beatriz
Published: January 2022

Un acercamiento a la comunicación asertiva y su incidencia en la producción científica de los estudiantes de Metodología de Investigación y Diseño de Proyectos de Investigación en la Facultad de Marketing y Comunicación-Universidad  Tecnológica Ecotec,  constituye un reto para los docentes que impartimos la materia de Metodología de Investigación, desde la  experiencia de los investigadores durante más de quince años facilitando la asignatura anteriormente citada en el contexto universitario, tanto en el pregrado, como en el postgrado; nos permite asumir que es importante aplicar un enfoque asertivo en las relaciones que se establecen estudiante-estudiante y docente-estudiante,  para estimular la comunicación asertiva,  desde el proceso áulico. 
Esbozamos como principal objetivo en la presente investigación: sistematizar la comunicación asertiva que se establece entre el profesor y los estudiantes y su influencia en la producción académica y científica desde las clases de Metodología Investigación y Diseño de Proyectos de Investigación, sin dejar de reconocer que todas las clases deben convertirse un constante proceso asertivo de alta producción académica y científica. Se asumió un enfoque cualicuantitativo, destacándose: la sistematización teórica que posibilitó obtener las definiciones y los conceptos del último quinquenio en torno a las variables seleccionadas, el histórico-lógico permitió observar las tendencias y las regularidades de la comunicación asertiva, el análisis y la síntesis, así como los métodos empíricos destacando el criterio de expertos para la validar la propuesta en cuestión y los métodos estadísticos facilitaron las interpretaciones cualitativas en la triangulación científica. Como resultado se logró un excelente diseño de investigación y aplicación en una primera fase de una metodología, así como un estudio longitudinal, que contribuyó al incremento de la producción científica en los diferentes grupos seleccionados y que integran la muestra escogida intencionalmente.
Afectación de la pandemia covid-19 y su incidencia en la economía y el turismo de Galápagos
Authors: Rizzo-Correa Heidy , Prieto-López Yeimer
Published: January 2022

Los autores de la presente investigación persiguen que las personas conozcan como ha afectado la pandemia COVID-19 a la economía y el turismo de las Galápagos queriendo así incentivar a los turistas extranjeros y nacionales visitar a las islas para incrementar los ingresos económicos y apoyar los emprendimientos de cada uno de los pobladores de las islas.Para esta investigación se aplicaron varios métodos científicos tales como: observación, medición e hipotético-deductivo. El objetivo del artículo es comparar las estadísticas y posibilitar la toma de conciencia a las personas acerca del efecto que ha causado la pandemia a este lugar lleno de biodiversidad y modelos turísticos que inciten a las personas a visitar este paisaje.A finales del 2019 surgió la pandemia que provocó el paro total de las actividades económicas y turísticas en las Galápagos, Ecuador y el resto del mundo.Galápagos es una Isla que cuenta con treinta y tres mil habitantes según la proyección del INEC durante el 2020 y la mayoría de sus ingresos proviene del turismo. La incidencia de la pandemia trajo consigo que durante inicios del 2020 hasta junio el turismo haya decaído en casi un 70% provocando así desempleo, empresas que cerraron sus puertas, deudas, muertes, desabastecimiento por motivos de cuarenta que prohibieron el ingreso y salida tanto de turistas extranjeros y nacionales, etc. La pandemia trajo consigo que los Galapagueños buscaran otras maneras de subsistir dentro de las islas por la falta de ingresos económicos, provocando en algunos casos la migración a otras ciudades del país. Este quebranto económico paro en un 60% muchas de las investigaciones en curso que se estaban realizando dentro de las islas. Como parte del trabajo se dio a conocer a los habitantes de la situación que ocurre dentro Galápagos y como se puede salvaguardar la economía durante la época de pandemia y la protección de la población que habita en las Galápagos.
videojuegos violentos un vicio dañino para los niños y su impacto en el aprendizaje cognitivo
Authors: Vera-Santana Claudia , Naula-Suárez Paula , Cajape-Alvarez Adrian , Prieto-López Yeimer
Published: January 2022

Los videojuegos al ser una tecnología avanzada han hecho que tengan una influencia masiva a nivel mundial. Es por eso, que al pasar tanto tiempo en estos tipos de juegos de contenido violento han causado que principalmente los niños tengan problemas en su aprendizaje cognitivo y en su integración social. 
Es evidente que tiene como impacto la afectación en la conducta debido a varios insultos que provocan diversos jugadores en los juegos creando como tal un vicio con una gravedad en el caso que afecta al aprendizaje cognitivo y al rendimiento académico de los niños. Por lo cual, esta investigación se plantea acatar toda información que ayuda a evitar que los niños tengan fácil acceso a estos videojuegos que perjudican el desarrollo tan físico y emocional. 
 La metodología estuvo enmarcada bajo la matriz del análisis de observación sistemática, donde se utilizó diferentes escalas de apreciación como los son la numérica, gráfica y descriptiva la cual se acudirá a varios recursos auxiliares que posee dicha observación (fotografías y lista cotejo), análisis cuantitativo se utilizó experimentos psicológicos, estadísticas generales, desde luego encuestas de satisfacción y análisis cualitativo se realizará un mensaje implícito con su referente impacto psicosocial que lo provoca sin dejar atrás que se realizará también un análisis de la estructura de los videojuegos. 
Para el logro este objetivo general modelo de Concientización direccionado a la prevención de las afectaciones que producen los videojuegos en el aprendizaje cognitivo de los niños, como resultado de nuestra investigación es lograr un cambio hacia los niños para que tomen conciencia que hay diferentes tipos de recreación y no solo juegos electrónicos. La cual se busca alternativas que ayuden a mejorar la calidad de vida en los infantes con el apoyo de las diferentes destrezas como lo son: la lectura, música y el deporte.
Modelo comunicacional para potenciar el crecimiento personal y profesional durante un emprendimiento.
Authors: Hidalgo-Ibarra Irene , León-Román Miguel , Sempertegui-Vera Odalis , Prieto-López Yeimer
Published: January 2022

El desarrollo de emprendimientos en la actualidad se ha visto reflejado, sobretodo posterior a la pandemia. Ecuador, considerando que alrededor del 30% de su población posee un negocio nuevo, es uno de los países con mayor tasa de emprendimiento de la región latinoamericana, ya sea motivados por la necesidad u oportunidad. Al mismo tiempo, se observa el deseo constante por parte de cada emprendedor, de un crecimiento personal y profesional, producto del desarrollo de estos proyectos, es decir que, para las personas que llevan a cabo un negocio, no solo se trata de la búsqueda de un éxito a nivel laboral que les rinda financieramente, sino también, un encuentro consigo mismo para sentirse eficiente y satisfecho con el trabajo realizado día a día en el transcurso de poner en marcha estos negocios.  
Es por esta razón, que mediante esta investigación se plantea un Modelo Comunicacional que sirva para estos nuevos emprendedores, como guía a seguir para potenciar habilidades, aumentar la productividad y mejorar la capacidad analítica y crítica que los lleve a una toma de decisión más segura y confiable, donde en conjunto, nuestro objetivo será analizar el crecimiento personal y profesional del emprendedor actual promoviendo el surgimiento y consolidación de nuevos emprendimientos. 
Esta exploración se ha desenvuelto en un ambiente empírico, motivo por el cual, se desarrolló con un enfoque cualitativo donde se adoptó el método científico histórico-lógico y el analítico-sintético, utilizando la investigación teórica de casos de emprendedores, para el análisis de casos reales y su surgimiento, además de, la técnica de encuestas, las cuales tomaron protagonismo para observar la evolución del desarrollo personal y profesional durante el tiempo y realizar un análisis que permita crear nuestra propuesta teórica.
Artes plásticas en la educación para el desarrollo de la creatividad
Authors: Paredes-Martínez Robert , Tirado-Lozada Delia
Published: January 2022

Desde el punto vista pedagógico, desarrollar las habilidades en las artes plásticas puede aportar al fortalecimiento de la creatividad en jóvenes de Bachillerato General Unificado. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo determinar la influencia de las artes plásticas en la educación. El dibujo es ineludible para desarrollar la creatividad, estableciendo escalas para el test de pensamiento creativo en adolescentes,  
El alcance de este proyecto es descriptivo, correlacional, utilizando la encuesta como método transversal que permitió la medición de la creatividad de la población en estudio, realizando una comparación entre el antes y después del experimento realizado, y de esta manera evidenciar que las artes plásticas en la educación son necesario para desarrollar la creatividad.   
De esta manera se demuestra que, el proceso de aprendizaje en la asignatura artística puede ser de utilidad para la evaluación de la creatividad de los estudiantes, evidenciando que las actividades artísticas mejoran las habilidades cognitivas y perceptivo-motrices, el esquema corporal, así como la concentración, la memoria y la atención.
Square Talks®: A Mobile App to Support EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Development
Authors: Kusmayanti Ima Normalia , Hendryanti Retno
Published: January 2022

In recent years, mobile-based game language learning has proliferated due to its promising prospects and positive impacts in improving teaching and learning outcomes in English vocabulary development. With this phenomenon, Square Talks® was developed specifically to aid EFL beginner learners with their English vocabulary. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the game app in developing the learners’ English vocabulary development. This study employed a quantitative approach focusing on 34 EFL beginner learners. The focus has been on how effective the game app was statistically and overall experience of using the game app. Data were collected through vocabulary tests and a survey. The test results showed that Square Talks® has improved the subjects’ English vocabulary development with the t-value of the test results is -19.93 indicating a significant effect in increasing the subjects’ English vocabulary development. The survey result revealed positive acceptance toward playing Square Talks® in terms of effectiveness (4.49), usability (4.34), and satisfaction (4.52). Therefore, Square Talks® can be considered to be an alternative learning tool to facilitate EFL beginner learners’ vocabulary development.
Project-Based Learning for Mechanical Engineering Students in the Emergency Remote Teaching
Authors: Pertiwi Dewanti Ratna , Kusumaningrum Maria Asumpta Deny
Published: January 2022

Covid-19 has changed a lot of life sectors, including education. The government’s policy to carry out emergency remote teaching (ERT) immediately switches the teachers’ and lecturers’ plans on successful classroom activities. One of the classroom’s activities is project-based learning (PBL). With several limitations, challenges should be taken on so that designing simple but meaningful projects can facilitate project-based learning. Thus, some adaptations should be made since some students are economically impacted. Online learning modes, either synchronous or asynchronous were held to communicate the project. A descriptive qualitative research method was employed by involving two classes of mechanical engineering students. Data were collected from learning platforms observations, interviews with students’ representatives, and questionnaires administered to all students. The project was conducted in four stages; beginning the infographic project, developing the project, closing the project, and evaluating the project. The research indicated that the students completed and engaged in the project successfully through some problems that came up, mainly when the students had to have group work and communicate using internet media since most students were back home with various internet connection access. However, some assessable applications were employed so that the project was well accomplished. In conclusion, conducting a PBL in emergency remote teaching was successfully conducted with some simple available and accessable applications since the students’ conditions varied significantly.
Sarımsak hasatıyla meydana gelen toprak kaybının belirlenmesi: Balıkesir-Altıeylül İlçesi örneği
Authors: PARLAK Mehmet , EVEREST Timuçin
Published: January 2022

Toprak erozyonu toprak degredasyonuna neden olan tehditlerden birisidir. Toprak erozyonunun toprak koşullarını, bitki verimini, biyoçeşitliliği ve insan beslenmesini tehdit ettiği bilinmektedir. Toprak kaynaklarının sürdürülebilirliğini şeker pancarı, patates, havuç, sarımsak gibi bitkilerin hasatı sırasında oluşan toprak kayıpları etkilemektedir. Bu araştırmanın amacı sarımsak hasatının neden olduğu toprak kaybını, kaybı etkileyen faktörleri, kaybolan topraktaki besin maddelerinin miktarını ve maliyetini belirlemektir. Sarımsak hasadı yılda 3.23 ton ha-1 toprak kaybına yol açmaktadır. Sarımsak hasatında toprak kaybındaki değişkenliğin %95’i toprağın nem içeriği, toprak bünyesi, hacim ağırlığı, kireç, organik madde, bitki sıklığı, baş ağırlığı ve sarımsak verimi açıklamıştır. Sarımsak hasatında besin maddesi kayıplarının yıllık maliyeti 10.74 dolar ha-1 olarak tahmin edilmiştir. Sarımsak hasatının neden olduğu toprak kaybı toplam toprak erozyonunun belirlenmesinde dikkate alınmalıdır.
Doğrusal kombinasyon tekniği kullanılarak arazi değerlendirme çalışması; Çarşamba Sefalı Köyü Örneği
Authors: ÇAKIR Murat , DENGİZ Orhan
Published: January 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı parametrik bir model olan Analitik Hiyerarşik Süreç yardımıyla Doğrusal Kombinasyon Tekniği kullanılarakçalışma alanına ait arazilerin arazi uygunluk sınıflamasının belirlenmesi ve haritalanmasıdır. Çalışma alanı, Samsun İli Çarşambailçesine bağlı Sefalı Köyü ve yakın çevresini kapsamakta olup, yaklaşık 972 ha’dır. Çalışma alanına ait haritalama birimleri vemodeller için gerekli olan toprak parametrelerinin belirlenmesinde detaylı toprak haritasından yararlanılmıştır. Ayrıca, CBSprogramı kullanılarak çalışma alanının arazi uygunluk haritaları oluşturulmuştur. Tarımsal yönden arazi uygunluk haritasına göre,araştırma alanının büyük bir kısmı olan 6106.3 da’ ı (%62.85) uygun ve çok uygun sınıfları oluştururken, %27.1’i (2633.4 da) azuygun sınıfa girmektedir. Toplam alanın yalnız yaklaşık %10’unu oluşturan Tp1.Dd31o, Yk1.Ed21i ve Yk1.Dd21i haritalamabirimleri ise tarımsal kullanıma uygun değildirler. Bitkisel üretimi sınırlandıran ana faktörler olarak eğim, ağır bünye ve sığ topraközellikleri olduğu belirlenmiştir.