bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Moly K.T.
Published: January 2021

Bariatric surgery improves patients’ well-being beyond significant weight loss and resolution of comorbidities,Quality of Life (QoL) is a relevant but challenging variable to assess in the process of weight loss andlifestyle changes. The primary objective of the study was to determine the QoL of patients after bariatricsurgery in comparison with obese patients who have not undergone bariatric surgery. A descriptive analyticalapproach was used to collect data from 100 subjects who had undergone Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy(LSG) through SF 36 in comparison with 100 obese subjects without surgery. 50% data collection wasdone directly from OPD and 50% from telephonic contact in both the groups. The mean scores in all theeightdimensions of SF 36 were found to be good in Bariatric Surgery (BS) group. Both Physical ComponentScore (PCS) and Mental Component Score (MCS) were found to be high, the MCS being higher (85.74 +22.72) than the PCS (83.68 + 21.8) in BS group whereas the MCS was poor in obese group (49.98 + 11.84).The overall QoL of BS group was found to be good (mean 80.93 + 18.18) compared to obese group (49.69 +11.77). The health related QoL was found to be quite good in patients after LSG than those without surgery.The study concludes that the health related quality of life is better in obese patients after LSG than thosewithout surgery. The study also strongly recommends the conduct of long term longitudinal qualitativestudies with multiple points of measurements and follow-ups to be extended to the community.
How Does External Debt Servicing Ability Affect The Stability of Electoral Authoritarian Regimes?
Authors: Fur Viola
Published: January 2021

No abstract available.
Hybrid Insurgencies After State Failure
Authors: Schuemann Anne Malin Marie , Kuckes Guthrie , Acosta Regina
Published: January 2021

No abstract available.
Taxation Knowledge, Tax Rate and Awareness Toward SMEs Taxpayer Compliance in Bekasi City
Authors: Ratih Ratih Kumala , Anisah Anisah
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of tax knowledge, tax rates and taxpayer awareness on the compliance of individual taxpayers of SMEs in Bekasi City. This research uses a descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out by means of a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques used classical assumption test, partial test (t test) simultaneous test (f test) and determination coefficient (R2).The results of this study identify that the tax knowledge variable has a positive and significant effect on individual SMEs taxpayer compliance. Tax rate variables have a positive and significant effect on SMEs taxpayer compliance and taxpayer awareness variables have a positive and significant effect on SMEs taxpayer compliance.
Organizational Framing of Bureaucratic Behavior in Community Corrections
Authors: Portillo Shannon , Kras Kimberly R.
Published: January 2021

For over half a century scholars have considered the “bureaucratic personality” (Merton 1940), a concept synonymous with rigid rule following to overcome organizational alienation and powerlessness among workers. Recently, scholars have introduced the “unbureaucratic personality” (DeHart-Davis, 2007) or “unbureaucratic behavior” (Brockmann, 2017). In this paper, we use both concepts to explore how probation officers and frontline supervisors experience work in one Mid-Atlantic state. Based on ethnographic fieldwork and focus group data, we contend that lack of voice and buy-in for organizational change frames bureaucratic or unbureaucratic behavior in important ways. We argue that, despite participants holding unbureaucratic personality traits, organizational structure and culture in this agency more often shapes frontline workers’ bureaucratic behavior, even in the face of organizational reform. When staff exhibit unbureaucratic behavior it appears as a coping mechanism for the rapid, and sometimes, ill-defined or unsupported changes. While normative judgments regarding bureaucratic or unbureaucratic behavior are important, they are often in the eye of the beholder. Here, we extend the concepts of bureaucratic and unbureaucratic behavior to a criminal justice setting, allowing readers to judge the normative implications for themselves.
Effectiveness of Back Massage Therapy to Reduce Acute Pain in Hypertension in the Working Area of Health Center Kading Bone Regency
Authors: Mardiana Mardiana
Published: January 2021

Background Background : The World Health Organization (WHO) explained that the prevalence of hypertension in the world amounted to 1.13 billion . The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia amounted to 8 , 36 % of some provinces in Indonesia. The increasing number of people with hypertension can be caused by several factors , including: environment , behavior ,   and offspring that can , causing the patient a patient experiencing pain head . Purpose : This study aims to assess the effectiveness of back massage therapy in reducing pain in hypertensive patients .

Methods :  This study was a Quasy experiment with a pretest-posttest control gro up . A sample of 30 respondents who were divided into 2 groups . Group intervention (n = 15) who received treatment massage the back and the group control received treatment techniques of relaxation breath in (n = 15). Results : analysis of research that is conducted on a group of interventions by using a test of independent samples t-test showed a value significantly decrease scale of pain in patients with hypertension with a value of p = 0.000 , while the group of control showed the value of p = 0.082 by administration of therapeutic relaxation breath in . CONCLUSIONS in research is massage the back of effectively lowering of pain in patients with hypertension.
Transition of Primary and Secondary Education in Croatia to Online Schooling: Challenges and New Insights
Authors: Bilic Mestric Klara , Tingle Jasna , Hribar Martina , Maravic Jasminka
Published: January 2021

In the school year 2019/2020 during online schooling, 11 educators – teachers, head teachers and pedagogues kept reflective journals about their practice for three months, during which time they also participated in focus groups and individual sessions. Valuable data obtained through systematically conducted qualitative research led to the formulation of questionnaires for teachers, head teachers and parents, which were delivered at the end of the school year in July 2020. More than 26 000 responses were collected. Taking a phenomenological perspective, this paper provides snippets into challenges faced by educators during online schooling and highlights their need for ICT-related education in Croatia.
Exploring the Impact of Accessibility in Mooc and Oer: A Multivocal Literature Review
Authors: Ingavélez-Guerra Paola , Otón-Tortosa Salvador , Teixeira António , Robles-Bykbaev Vladimir , Pérez-Muñoz Angel
Published: January 2021

This report presents a review of the accessibility models in Learning Resources and MOOCs with the aim of establishing common terms in the research of the EduTech project and other projects associated with virtual accessibility in member HEIs. This study is based on the search and analysis of articles and publications related to the subject following the MLR format. The results showed a lack of applicability and data that support the current situation in Latin America, however, the experiences of European projects and regulations that support their sustainability, establish guidelines that could guide implementation processes in higher education institutions in partner countries
Adaptive Learning Implementation – A Cognitive Description Experiment for First Year Engineering Students at a Distance Education University
Authors: Mosia Ngaka
Published: January 2021

A study was performed on a first year industrial engineering statistics course to improve the statistics pass rate. Statistics is a requisite for other engineering courses. The pass rate for the statistic course was below 50%. The primary purpose is to enable learners to build a capacity to comprehend module content and establish a deeper level of learning that will enable learners to achieve goals and objectives of TL lessons. An intervention program was instructionally designed to develop a personalized and differentiated learning process that breaks down lessons into lower and basic components, for struggling learners, and improves lessons to a complex high level and challenging activities for excelling students. Forty students were considered for the study. Moore’s theory of transactional distance was used as a theoretical framework. The data consisted of exam and assignment scores. A quantitative method was used to analyse the data. Hypothesis testing suggests that the intervention program is significant. The overall pass rates improved by 25%.
The Use of Machine Learning in Educational Datasets
Authors: Menoyo-Ros David , Garcia-Cabot Antonio , Garcia-Lopez Eva , Dominguez Adrian
Published: January 2021

The use of machine learning in educational datasets can be very important in predicting and detecting different behaviours related to education, so knowing the most useful techniques that help to effectively analyse these datasets will be very beneficial for any type of machine learning that needs to be performed. This paper explains the typical and common workflow for machine learning with educational datasets (interpreting the term machine learning as the algorithms that learn from data automatically), especially focusing on the pre-processing of these datasets, a process that takes place before machine learning algorithms are performed.
Formative Assessment a Research Based on a Teachers’ Training Course in a Blearning Environment
Authors: Rocha Ana , Casanova Maria , Amante Lúcia , Oliveira Isolinda
Published: January 2021

In this article we present a research project whose results are the outcome of a teachers’ training course, for the practice of formative assessment, with the use of digital tools, applied to students from the third cycle, of basic education, to secondary education. Our key question, “How is formative assessment put into practice in the classroom of the teachers involved in our training workshop?”, stemmed from the following core objectives: understanding if teachers integrate the technological dimension into the design of their students’ assessment and perceiving the sort of digital tools they use to promote teaching and the regulation of the students’ learning. The focus of our training course, developed as a workshop, was to understand how the teachers’ practices had changed after attending the course. The study was developed as a qualitative and interpretive research and the teachers’ training plan was elaborated in an action-research model. The collected data was triangulated from multiple sources in order to capture the complex and multi-faceted aspects of the pedagogical work. The results offered evidence of the potentialities and constraints of the students’ formative assessment, grounded on digital learning platforms, and the ways teachers incorporate certain digital tools into their practices.
Artificial Intelligence and Learning Activities: A Match Made in Heaven?
Authors: Køhler Simonsen Henrik , Bidarra de Almeida José Manuel Emiliano
Published: January 2021

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) may be described as the next big disruptor in higher education, however, AIED still only remains “evidence of a potential” Balslev (2020). Practical experience with AI in higher education is very limited and potential pedagogical applications of AI has so far not been given much attention. The objective of this paper is to analyse and discuss concrete applications of AI to support different learning activities in higher education using the ABC Learning Design approach Young and Perovic (2016). The purpose of the paper is to contribute to research in the practical use of AI in higher education by presenting the AI Pedagogy Planner and to start the important theoretical discussion of AI applications from a pedagogical point of view. The paper is based on empirical data from nine selected cases of AI use in higher education in Portugal, the United Kingdom and Denmark, respectively. The analysis demonstrated that there is a need for new views on the pedagogical use of AI in higher education. However, the paper goes further and outlines an AI Pedagogy Planner combining six overall learning activities with eight types of AI applications.
Advanced Digital Learning Environments on Educational Institutions – An Experiment
Authors: Duraes Dalila , Novais Paulo
Published: January 2021

It is unquestionable to say that we live in a hyper-connected world, where technology is present in all spheres of our life. Furthermore, it is the backbone for the transformation of our society, which is continually changing and requires continuous adaptation of the human being to the environment. (Durães, Carneiro, Bajo, Novais, 2016). In this paper, we present experience during the Pandemic situation with students at high school. The idea is to improve learning and motivated students to participate in the demands of the task by the teachers.
The Use of Badges And its Impact on the Interaction Dynamics of a Mooc
Authors: Araújo Inês , Santos Carlos , Pedro Luís
Published: January 2021

Several research projects have been using gamified approaches as a way to develop media and information literacies in particular cohorts. Badges are one of the elements that is often used in these approaches and its importance and scope has been widely discussed in the realm of Educational Technology. In the scope of the GamiLearning project, a gamification strategy was designed using the badges’ engine of the SAPO Campus platform in order to provide continuous training in this field to a group of teachers. The particular training action reported in this article was implemented via the “Badges: how to use?” MOOC. Data obtained shows that the interaction dynamics patterns were very significant between the trainees, especially in terms of posts, comments and endorsements. These results suggest that the use of badges as a motivational asset can contribute to a more sustained engagement of students throughout the duration of the training action and, hence, to a greater ratio of completion of MOOCs. This article will present the data obtained in this MOOC and will promote a discussion about the motivational affordances of the use of badges in educational contexts.
Communication and Interaction from Face-to-Face to Online Emi Degree Programmes in the Students’ Perspective – A Case Study
Authors: Cicillini Stefania , Giacosa Antonella
Published: January 2021

The proliferation of EMI degree programmes, which are completely taught through the medium of English, has risen steadily in Italy over the last two decades, especially at master level. Along with English proficiency, interaction and communication are key factors in the success of EMI programmes even though they have been matter of concern during the COVID-19 emergency, when all classes were suddenly forced to shift online. More specifically, students of EMI degree programmes in “Medicine and Surgery” and “Nursing” were impacted because they used to work and study in groups, to interact with patients and classmates and to receive immediate feedback from lecturers. Though unplanned, emergency remote education (ERE) has allowed students to attend classes and take exams. However, it has also shown that interaction and communication could have been handled better. First, this study aims to investigate how these issues were dealt with during the emergency; second, it enquires what lessons can be learned from the sudden transition onto digital platforms. After experiencing ERE, 102 students from various Italian universities have filled in an online questionnaire reflecting on how interaction and communication were mediated during online classes or video lessons. On the one hand, their reflections have provided insight into challenges for EMI pedagogy, which had already been identified in the face-to-face modality but were exacerbated during ERE; on the other hand, their suggestions could be useful to improve future EMI classes. Data has shown that specific training in digital tools, standardization of the lessons’ format, more interaction and investments in better platforms are considered to be key aspects to implement and promote in EMI courses in the forthcoming years.
Emberölés bizonyítása komplex fizikus és orvos szakértői módszerekkel
Authors: Kosztya Sándor , Tóth Péter
Published: January 2021

Based on specific cases, the author provide an overview of science-based evidence processing.
The Relationship between Photometric Measurements and Visual Magnitude Estimates for Red Stars
Authors: Cadmus Robert R.
Published: January 2021

The nature of the relationship between visual brightness estimates for red stars and the corresponding V magnitudes has been investigated by comparing visual estimates in the American Association of Variable Star Observers database to photoelectric photometry of 39 semiregular variable stars obtained at Grinnell College over a 30 yr period. A general mathematical description of this relationship has been developed, but it applies only approximately for many individual stars because the actual relationship can be quite different for different stars. The overall trends should apply to visual magnitude estimates for red stars generally. These results are based on far more data over a wider range of color than was the case in earlier work and should provide a more robust description of the relationship between photometric measurements and visual estimates. A number of other issues related to visual magnitude estimates are also addressed.
Gaia EDR3 Confirms that Westerlund 1 is Closer and Older than Previously Thought
Authors: Aghakhanloo Mojgan , Murphy Jeremiah W. , Smith Nathan , Parejko John , Díaz-Rodríguez Mariangelly , Drout Maria R. , Groh Jose H. , Guzman Joseph , Stassun Keivan G.
Published: January 2021

Using Gaia Early Data Release 3 (EDR3) parallaxes and Bayesian inference, we infer a parallax of the Westerlund 1 (Wd1) cluster. We find a parallax of 0.34 ± 0.05 mas corresponding to a distance of

2.8

−
0.6

+
0.7

kpc. The new Gaia EDR3 distance is consistent with our previous result using Gaia Data Release 2 (DR2) parallaxes. This confirms that Wd1 is less massive and older than previously assumed. Compared to DR2, the EDR3 individual parallax uncertainties for each star decreased by 30%. However, the aggregate parallax uncertainty for the cluster remained the same. This suggests that the uncertainty is dominated by systematics, which is possibly due to crowding, motions within the cluster, or motions due to binary orbits.
A multiregional assessment of transnational pathways of introduction
Authors: McGrannachan Chris M. , Pagad Shyama , McGeoch Melodie A.
Published: January 2021

Information on the pathways by which alien taxa are introduced to new regions is vital for prioritising policy and management responses to invasions. However, available datasets are often compiled using disparate methods, making comparison and collation of pathway data difficult. Using a standardised framework for recording and categorising pathway data can help to rectify this problem and provide the information necessary to develop indicators for reporting on alien introductions. We combine the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Pathways Categorisation Scheme (CPC) with data compiled by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) to report on multiregional trends on alien introduction pathways over the past 200+ years. We found a significant increase in the documented number of multiregional alien introduction events across all pathways of the CPC’s three hierarchical levels. The ‘escape’ pathway is the most common documented pathway used by alien taxa. Transport stowaways via shipping-related pathways are a rapidly increasing contribution to alien introductions. Most alien introduction events were of unknown pathway origin, highlighting the challenge of information gaps in pathway data and reiterating the need for standardised information-gathering practices. Combining the CPC framework with alien introduction pathways data will standardise pathway information and facilitate the development of global indicators of trends in alien introductions and the pathways they use. These indicators have the potential to inform policy and management strategies for preventing future biological invasions and can be downscaled to national and regional levels that are applicable across taxa and ecosystems.
Les votes des investisseurs institutionnels sur les externalités produites par les entreprises : le cas de deux investisseurs emblématiques
Authors: Brière Marie , Pouget Sébastien , Ureche-Rangau Loredana
Published: January 2021

Les investisseurs institutionnels s'engagent-ils dans la question des externalités produites par les entreprises, telles que les émissions de gaz à effet de serre ? Nous étudions le vote dans les assemblées générales des actionnaires de deux investisseurs emblématiques : BlackRock, un gérant de portefeuille majeur au niveau international, et le Fonds Norvégien, un fonds souverain responsable. Nos données couvrent l'année 2014 et contiennent 35 382 résolutions votées par les deux institutions dans 2 796 entreprises partout dans le monde. Les deux investisseurs, dits universels, s'opposent au management plus souvent sur des questions liées aux externalités que sur des questions financières. Le Fonds norvégien est plus actif sur les résolutions portant sur des externalités liées aux questions environnementales et sociales que sur celles de gouvernance. La différence de comportement entre les deux investisseurs est encore plus importante si l'on se focalise sur les résolutions liées au changement climatique. Au final, la logique de philanthropie déléguée semble être une motivation plus forte que celle d'investisseur universel pour combattre les externalités. Classification JEL : F21, G11, G23, Q54, Q56.
Improving the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavioral Intentions of Perinatal Care Providers Toward Childbearing Individuals Identifying as LGBTQ: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Singer Randi Beth , Crane Betsy , Lemay Edward P. , Omary Sara
Published: January 2021

Background:

This study explores the impact of gender and sexuality awareness training on perinatal health care providers' (HCPs') knowledge, attitudes, and intended behavior toward childbearing individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ).

Method:

A nonrandom convenience sample of HCPs (
n
= 187) comprised an experimental group (
n
= 99) who attended grand rounds trainings covering gender and sexuality topics and a control group (
n
= 88) who attended sessions on other unrelated topics. All participants completed a pre–posttraining questionnaire to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and intended behavior toward LGBTQ patients.

Results:

Participants in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvement in knowledge, misconception, prejudice, sensitive language, and normativity regarding LGBTQ pregnant patients from pretest to posttest.

Conclusion:

These findings suggest that a 40-minute gender and sexuality training can immediately improve HCPs' knowledge, attitudes, and intended behavior toward LGBTQ childbearing patients.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2019;50(7):303–312.]
La place du charbon de terre dans les chaines opératoires dans le Nord de la France de l’Antiquité jusqu’au second Moyen Âge
Authors: Jagou Benjamin
Published: January 2021

L’utilisation de charbon de terre a longtemps été documentée par les données textuelles. Depuis 2008, l’archéologie préventive a démontré son utilisation dès l’Antiquité romaine. L’analyse archéologique et archéométrique de ce matériau permet de mieux connaître les contextes de son utilisation. Ces analyses permettent à la fois d’identifier les gisements utilisés ainsi que la qualité du charbon de terre utilisé.
Le tribulum : réflexions sur l’évolution des techniques agricoles et des savoir-faire
Authors: Alkalesh Souhair
Published: January 2021

Le tribulum est un traîneau de bois tracté par un animal ou des hommes dont la partie en contact avec le sol est armée de tronçons de pierre ou plus récemment de métal. C’est un outil, presque une « machine », destiné au dépiquage des grains et, à couper et hacher les tiges sur un sol préparé, appelé aire de battage. Il a été largement utilisé au Proche-Orient et dans l’aire méditerranéenne depuis probablement le Néolithique. Cette attribution chronologique à une période aussi ancienne est le résultat d’indices indirects (phytolithes, lames de silex et traces d’usure), mais c’est à partir des  IVe et IIIe millénaires avant J.-C. que le tribulum est attestée de manière indiscutable par sa mention dans des textes cunéiformes. La recherche a souvent associé le tribulum à une « mécanisation » des tâches agricoles, mais aussi à un artisanat ou du moins à une très forte spécialisation technique. Les observations et les études ethnographiques des communautés possédant toujours le tribulum ont montré l’importance des interactions sociales, économiques et techniques liées à la fois à sa fabrication et à son utilisation. Milieu technique, choix des matières premières, saisonnalité, savoir-faire et expériences, sont autant d’aspects révélés par l’ethnographie qui peuvent alimenter la recherche archéologique.
Pratiques de débutants en mathématiques en maternelle : matérialité des situations et chronologie
Authors: Hersant Magali
Published: January 2021

Cet article porte sur les pratiques d’enseignement des mathématiques de professeurs débutants en maternelle, dans le contexte particulier de l’appui sur une ressource jugée didactiquement pertinente. Il s’agit d’une étude de cas. À partir de l’observation de la professeure débutante en classe, de sa fiche de préparation et d’un entretien effectué à l’issue de l’observation, nous reconstruisons la logique qui sous-tend l’activité de l’enseignante et mettons en évidence des obstacles à une appropriation de savoirs du didactique.
L’accès aux études supérieures au Québec : l’incidence du marché scolaire
Authors: Kamanzi Pierre Canisius , Maroy Christian , Magnan Marie-Odile
Published: January 2021

L’objectif de cet article est de montrer que la stratification du marché scolaire dans l’enseignement secondaire au Québec contribue à la reproduction des inégalités sociales aux études supérieures. Les résultats obtenus à partir d’un échantillon (N = 2 677) d’une cohorte d’élèves nés en 1984 et observés jusqu’à l’âge de 22 ans montrent que l’influence de l’origine sociale s’opère en grande partie par la médiation du type d’établissement fréquenté : privé, public offrant seulement des programmes réguliers et public avec des programmes enrichis (en mathématiques, en sciences ou en langues). En aval, les élèves ayant fréquenté un établissement privé ou un établissement public avec programmes enrichis sont nettement plus susceptibles d’accéder aux études collégiales et universitaires que leurs pairs ayant fréquenté un établissement public avec des programmes exclusivement réguliers. En amont, les analyses révèlent que la probabilité de fréquenter un établissement privé ou public avec programmes enrichis est fortement corrélée avec l’origine sociale de l’élève. L’influence du marché scolaire s’opère elle-même par le biais des différences de performances et d’aspirations scolaires caractérisant les élèves des trois types d’établissements.
The Evolving Roles of First-Time Leaderships in the Digital Era
Authors: Barrett Nadine , Lynch Jenice M. , Grayson Janette E.
Published: January 2021

The disruptive and uncertain nature of the digital space requires that the first-time leader be very responsive in the dynamic environment. The agile and lean approaches provide the platform for the continuous development of talent and give autonomy to team members, allowing them to be creative and innovative in their approach which can result in novel solutions. New thinking and flexibility in leadership is paramount in a decentralized space that is filled with unpredictable, evolving, and complicated events. The success of first-time leaders will be dependent on their ability to navigate the evolving digital environment where the traditional hierarchical command-and-control leadership constructs are not welcome. Dynamic and revolutionary leadership practices are paramount in the new “workplace order” where changes occur almost at the speed of light. This exploratory study investigates how the merger of agile and lean thinking principles can result in a hybrid approach to leadership in the digital era.
Does Gender in First-Time Leadership Represent Compassionate Leadership?
Authors: Ukwatte Sarath L. J. , Yapa Prem S. W.
Published: January 2021

This study aims to understand whether a first-time female leader's executive leadership qualities reflect the attribute of a true leader. Using the gender diversity point of view, the chapter studies the leadership characteristics that contributed to the election of a female leader in South Asia, specifically Sri Lanka. This case from Sri Lanka highlights the election of a first-time political leader (prime minister). The study determines the relevance of personalized leadership style in influencing the emancipation of nations. It also considers how other context-relevant characteristics influence their executive roles. The study found that the election of the female prime minister was not based on compassionate grounds. Empirical evidence shows that this woman had proven leadership attributes prior to becoming prime minister. The study presents unique visionary leadership attributes, experiences, and lessons for future women leaders.
Understanding Strategic Skills of Managers for First-Time Leadership in Industry 4.0
Authors: Akkaya Bulent , Tetik Semra
Published: January 2021

Strategic skills of managers, which are closely interrelated concept with organizations' performance, have effects on organizations' performance. In this context, this study aims to examine the role of strategic leadership skills of managers of manufacturing SMEs operating in Turkey in in perspective of first-time leadership in Industry 4.0 age. Two questionnaires were used to get data on a five-point Likert scale. The data were collected from 225 employees from SMEs. Data was analyzed with the help of SPSS (V.22.0.) program to apply Descriptive Analysis, Correlation Analysis and Regression Analysis. Results of the study revealed that strategic leadership skills of managers have important role in manufacturing SMEs for competitive advantage and sustainability. Finally, strategic leadership skills significantly can improve organization climate and performance of organizations. Therefore, the current study has vital importance for practitioners to enhance organization performance through leadership skills, organizational performance and organizational climate in Industry 4.0.
From Transition to Translation
Authors: Agarwal Neetima , Sisodia Swati
Published: January 2021

Are leaders born or made? Trait theory claims that leadership is intrinsic intelligence. While the behavioural theory has debated that leadership requires vision, decisiveness, confidence to take risks, and these can be successfully developed by an individual. As the new industries are emerging, and at the time of COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that leadership traits are practised and adopted when required. The swift transaction of the manager to become a leader is explained pre-eminently utilizing “be-do-know” model of leadership. For the study, 52 consultants from distinct industries such as IT/ITES, FMCG, agriculture, pharmaceutical, automobile, and manufacturing were administered through a questionnaire and interviews. The study clearly indicates that stimulus such as organizational change, innovation, crises, and correction spin-off the development of first-time leaders.
The Effect of Si Content on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Normalized Pressure Vessel Steel A517 Grade Q
Authors: Amalia Y. , Maulana A.A. , Pujiyulianto E.
Published: January 2021

This research aims to investigate the effect Si on microstructures and mechanical properties of normalized pressure vessel steel A517 Grade Q. The Si contents were varied from 0.5, 0.9, 1.2, and 1.6. The normalizing process was carried out at 920 °C in 10 minutes. The microstructures were characterized by optical light microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and The mechanical tests were conducted by hardness, tensile, wear, and impact testing machine. The microstructures and mechanical properties were investigated. The results of the microstructures test show that the phases of the material are bainite and ferrite. The increase of Si content will refine and distribute the bainite phase in the ferrite matrix. The mechanical tests show that the Si content will affect the mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, ductility, wear resistance, and toughness. The Increase of Si content from 0.5 up to 1.2 will increase the hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance, and will decrease the elongation and toughness of the normalized pressure vessel steel A517 grade Q. The mechanical properties seem constant from 1.2 up to 1.6 of Si.
Spinel Structured Iron Gallium Oxynitride - Fe2GaO2N2
Authors: Unnikrishnan Savitha Kadencheri
Published: January 2021

A facile method was successfully developed to prepare Ternary oxynitride of iron and gallium. Initially mixed oxyhydroxides of Iron and gallium were prepared by co-precipitation method. Then this was nitrided using urea and agar in presence of ammonia at 900°C, which gave mixed cation oxynitride . This mixed oxynitride was characterized using XRD, XPS and SEM. The X-ray diffraction pattern of the Fex’GaxOyNz phase was refined within the cubic spinel structure (space group Fd-3m), using the fullprof program. On assuming 3+ oxidation state for half of iron and whole of gallium, the chemical composition of the oxynitride spinel determined by the X-ray analysis is Fe2GaN2O2. The refinement using these parameters resulted in a good fit to the observed diffraction data, with a crystallographic R factor of 5.92. This ternary oxynitride of iron and gallium is a novel material which can give unique optical and magnetic properties.
Oil Palm Deseeded Fruit Head Ash: Fractionation and Characterization
Authors: Udeinya Iroka Joseph , Nubila Nkoyo Imelda , Okoli Uzoamaka Adaobi , Okafor Tochukwu Michael , Udeinya Florence , Mgbede Stanislaus , Aniagor Ebele Nwamaka , Shu Neba Elvis
Published: January 2021

The processing of palm oil from the fruits of the African oil palm generates an increasing amounts of solid waste. The production of beneficial products for various applications from the oil palm wastes would reduce the amount of unwanted materials produced and contribute to a healthier environment. In this research, fractions were derived from the filtrate of the oil palm deseeded fruit head ash by fractional crystallization. Their physicochemical properties, cation, and anion compositions were determined by standard methods. Three hygroscopic oil palm ash fractions, namely crystals, anhydrous, and sediment, were obtained from the filtrate of the soaked ash. The crystals fraction showed significantly higher mean values than the anhydrous and sediment in conductivity and total organic matter (p<0.0001 each), salinity (p<0.01 and p<0.0001), and total organic carbon (p<0.01), while anhydrous had higher total dissolved solids than the crystals (p<0.01) and sediments (p<0.05). pH and melting points for the crystals and anhydrous compounds were similar (11.07 and <330) and higher than that of the sediment (10.29 and 284.2). Compared to the crystals, anhydrous fractions reveal significantly lower values in iron, phosphate (p<0.01 individually), zinc, chloride, nitrate, and sulphate (p<0.05 each), while sediments had significantly higher zinc (p<0.05) and nitrate (p<0.0001) and lower iron, chloride (p<0.05 each), sulphate and phosphate (p<0.0001 respectively) mean values. From this study, the isolation of three fractions from the oil palm empty fruit bunch ash with different physicochemical properties and ionic compositions was achieved. These fractions may serve as useful resources for utilization in various fields of research and production processes.
Interruption of Thymic Activity in Adult Mice Improves Responses to Tumor Immunotherapy
Authors: Almeida-Santos José , Bergman Marie-Louise , Cabral Inês Amendoeira , Demengeot Jocelyne
Published: January 2021

The thymus produces precursors of both conventional T cells (Tconv; also known as effector T cells) and regulatory T cells (Treg) whose interactions prevent autoimmunity while allowing efficient protective immune responses. Tumors express a composite of self-antigens and tumor-specific Ags and engage both Tconv and Treg. Along the aging process, the thymus involutes, and tumor prevalence increases, a correlation proposed previously to result from effector cell decline. In this work, we directly tested whether interruption of thymic activity in adult mice affects Foxp3-expressing Treg composition and function and alters tumor immune surveillance. Young adult mice, on two different genetic backgrounds, were surgically thymectomized (TxT) and analyzed or challenged 2 mo later. Cellular analysis revealed a 10-fold decrease in both Tconv and Treg numbers and a bias for activated cells. The persisting Treg displayed reduced stability of Foxp3 expression and, as a population, showed a compromised return to homeostasis upon induced perturbations. We next tested the growth of three tumor models from different tissue origins and/or presenting distinct degrees of spontaneous immunogenicity. In none of these conditions, adult TxT facilitated tumor growth. Rather, TxT enhanced the efficacy of antitumor immunotherapies targeting Treg and/or the immune checkpoint CTLA4, as evidenced by the increased frequency of responder mice and decreased intratumoral Treg to CD8+IFN-γ+ cell ratio. Together, our findings point to a scenario in which abrogation of thymic activities affects preferentially the regulatory over the ridding arm of the immune activities elicited by tumors and argues that higher prevalence of tumors with age cannot be solely attributed to thymic output decline.
Self-assessment of patterns of subjective experience: development and psychometric study of the States of Mind Questionnaire
Authors: Faustino Bruno , Branco Vasco António , Dimaggio Giancarlo , Nunes da Silva Ana , Seromenho Sophie
Published: January 2021

States of mind are forms of subjective experience that involve cognitions, emotions, needs, desires and physical sensations, subjectively, some charged with emotional suffering and some charged with well-being. This study presents a new questionnaire designed of States of Mind Questionnaire (SMQ), focused on the self-assessment of recurring patterns of subjective experience. We first review the literature leading to the development of SMQ and then we investigate its psychometric properties. We conducted an exploratory factor analysis (EFA), internal reliability, inter-correlations between subscales, test-retest reliability, convergent and divergent validity. Finally, we explored the relationship between states of mind and symptoms. The sample was composed of 427 individuals (Mage=32; SD=11.49). EFA did not showed a theoretically coherent structure. Internal consistency was good for the 24 subscales (Cronbach’s α of 0.62 to 0.96) and test-retest reliability was adequate. States of mind converged and diverged with maladaptive schemas and predicted symptomatology. Overall results indicate that SMQ may be a valuable tool to help clinicians and patients to assess different and diverse states of mind. However, more research it is required to explore and enhance SMQ psychometric properties in non-clinical clinical groups and in psychotherapy outcomes.
Numerical Study of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Wall Subjected to Static Footing Loading
Authors: Ananya Srivastava  , Sagar Jaiswal  , Vinay Bhushan Chauhan
Published: January 2021

This study intends to examine the behavior of a GRS wall with static footing loading above it, while varying the positions of the footing. For the study of behavior of such complex structure, finite element modeling is handy and enables to look into the various stress/strain developed in the numerical model. In view of the above, a series of finite element (FEM) simulations using a software (Optum G2) is performed for the analysis of the GRS wall. The governing parameters, such as footing width (B), reinforcement length (L), offset distance (D), are evaluated and the effect of these factors on the ultimate bearing capacity (q) and settlement (s) of the footing is presented in this study. The results depict that the settlement of the footing substantially reduced in the range of 36% and its ultimate bearing capacity is increased to 42% more than the conventional retaining walls.
Una copia española del Camino al Calvario de Scipione Pulzone
Authors: Romero Dorado Antonio
Published: January 2021

El texto presenta una copia del Camino al Calvario de Scipione Pulzone conservada en la Iglesia Mayor de Sanlúcar de Barrameda (España). Se trata de una versión simplificada de la citada obra, realizada al “gusto español” por un artista sevillano, posiblemente Francisco Pacheco, bajo el patrocino artístico de la Casa de Medina Sidonia.
El legado de ultramar. Identidad, tradición e innovación en la configuración exterior de la casa indiana gallega
Authors: Cortés López Miriam Elena
Published: January 2021

El presente trabajo se centra en la arquitectura doméstica indiana gallega, como consecuencia del primer gran movimiento migratorio producido entre la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y las primeras décadas del XX. Se reflexiona sobre los diferentes factores que influyeron en su composición como pudieron ser las posibles fuentes escritas, enriquecidas con la incorporación de repertorios de imágenes que aportaron modelos de fachadas, así como otros elementos arquitectónicos y decorativos. También se analizan otros puntos como las influencias estilísticas, gustos personales o la intervención de profesionales en el proyecto. Finalmente, se comparan las formas, estructuras y repertorios decorativos que hacen singulares estas casas, localizadas a lo largo del territorio gallego, especialmente en núcleos próximos al litoral.
El catálogo de pinturas del Colegio de Santa Catalina de la Compañía de Jesús de Córdoba
Authors: Martín Pradas Antonio , Carrasco Gómez Inmaculada
Published: January 2021

Presentamos en las siguientes páginas el inventario que en 1767 se hizo de las pinturas de la iglesia y Colegio de Santa Catalina de Córdoba, convertida hoy en parroquia de Santo Domingo de Silos y San Salvador. En él se mencionan 185 pinturas, de las que se recogen datos como su soporte, advocación, medidas y tipo de marco y el lugar en el que se encontraban ubicadas, obviándose en la mayoría de los casos la autoría de las obras, con la salvedad de tres pintores muy reconocidos en la época: Antonio Palomino y Velasco, Pablo de Céspedes y Juan Luis Zambrano.
Alter ego como estrategia identitaria de resistencia frente a estereotipos construidos en torno al imaginario de la mujer latinoamericana
Authors: Bautista Santos Sandra Patricia
Published: January 2021

En este texto se analiza el concepto de alter ego (otro yo), como estrategia discursiva utilizada por parte de la artista colombiana Helena Martín Franco, para desmontar los criterios opresores en los que se enmarca la identidad femenina. Teniendo en cuenta que la identidad es un conjunto de rasgos que caracterizan a un sujeto o un colectivo determinado frente a los demás, artistas como Martín Franco, no están conformes con asumir pasivamente los rasgos con los que se define la identidad de su género. Consciente de que la identidad que ejerce es producto de la ficción, creada en el marco de políticas patriarcales, acude a la creación de su propio alter ego como una estrategia de liberación y de resistencia en contra de los criterios opresores. Evidenciando así, la necesidad de resignificar el concepto de la identidad, pues tal como lo había señalado la teoría poscolonial, no es correcto asumir la ‘identidad’ como una categoría inequívoca.
Figurar ausências: uma poética em pintura no campo expandido
Authors: Agostini Stéfani Trindade , Moreira Altamir
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo trata das reminiscências da mãe ausente como a gênese de uma poética em Artes Visuais. Tem como objetivo analisar as abordagens utilizadas no processo para figurar a ausência materna na pesquisa poética em desenvolvimento no mestrado em Artes Visuais da UFSM. Os métodos empregados compreendem técnicas digitais e analógicas, como a monotipia associada ao papel artesanal. A partir de uma abordagem autoetnográfica, utiliza como técnica de pesquisa o diário visual para subsidiar o desenvolvimento de projetos figurativos. A descrição do processo que concebe as figurações da ausência, permite a compreensão da origem das obras e dos procedimentos que emergem da história pessoal de abandono materno.
Murillo y el ideal del sanctus pauper
Authors: Moreno Mendoza Arsenio
Published: January 2021

La valoración teológica del mundo de la pobreza, había generado serias controversias doctrinales en el seno de la Iglesia católica desde la Edad Media, e incluso desde los mismos tiempos que dieron origen a la Patrística fundacional.Más, con el advenimiento de los movimientos reformistas, fundamentalmente de carácter erasmista, la figura del pobre perdería su sentido beatífico, como puente y enlace entre el cristiano y su salvación. Es el momento en que aparece una nueva concepción basada en la propia redención de este en vida a través del trabajo y su regeneración como miembro activo de la sociedad. Sin embargo, con la Contrarreformay su apuesta por la práctica de la caridad, volvería a imperar el carácter sagrado de la pobreza y su función insustituible para la salvación del ejercicio de la misericordia.La pobreza, el pobre, no han sido puestos por Dios ante nosotros para ser ocultados, sino para recordarnos nuestras obligaciones morales y el camino de nuestra salvación. Y es en esta línea donde se inscribe iconológicamente la obra de Murillo: la del ejemplo de la caridad y la pobreza.
“Una joven que vale mucho y que llegará a ser una pintora eminente”: Aurelia Navarro en la escena artística española de comienzos del siglo XX
Authors: Illán Martín Magdalena
Published: January 2021

La pintora granadina Aurelia Navarro Moreno (1882-1968) desarrolló, durante las primeras décadas del siglo XX, una prolífica actividad creativa con la que concurrió a algunas de las exposiciones artísticas más relevantes del ámbito nacional y por la que obtuvo el beneplácito de la crítica, que destacó su “atrevimiento” y “valentía” en el tratamiento de asuntos tan polémicos, para una artista en estos momentos, como el desnudo. Este trabajo analiza la obra de Aurelia Navarro aportando nuevos datos sobre su evolución creativa y cuatro obras inéditas que se incorporan al catálogo de su producción.