bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Анализ причин, возросшего числа пожаров на территории Республики Карелия за 2019-2020 годы
Authors: Калинин Р.К. , Качалкин С.Н. , Голубченко А.В. , Ершова В.С.
Published: June 2021

Проведен анализ статистических данных о возникновении пожаров на территории Республики Карелия. Приведены результаты исследования в области знания и соблюдения населением мер пожарной безопасности. Выявлены проблемные вопросы, которые требуют внимания органов государственной власти.
IMPACT OF DIVIDEND PAYOUT ON FIRM’S PERFORMANCE UNDER LOW GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Ali Taymoor , Khurshid Muhammad Kashif , Chaudhary Adnan Ali
Published: June 2021

Purpose of the study: The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship of the dividend payout on a firm's performance under low growth opportunities from the manufacturing sector of Pakistan.

Methodology: A sample of 251 firms out of 378 manufacturing firms listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), have been carefully chosen for the era of ten years from 2006 to 2015. The secondary data was obtained from the firm’s web financials and analysis of financial statements, published by the statistics department of the State Bank of Pakistan. For the persistence of investigation panel data (fixed effect) analyses were employed in this study.

Main Findings: The fallouts of the analysis revealed that the dividend payout ratio has an insignificant relationship with the firm's performance in the low growth perspectives of the study.

Applications of this study: The findings of the study are helpful for the financial managers of the firms facing low growth opportunities. Furthermore, the investors in capital markets can use the findings of this while investing.

The originality of this study: The study focussed on the role of low growth opportunities while studying the nexus of dividend pay-out and the firm’s financial performance which inherits the novelty and originality of the study.
Transforming end of life care using practice development: an arts-informed approach in residential aged care
Authors:   Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Yalden Joan , McCormack Brendan ,   University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, O'Connor Margaret ,   Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Hardy Sally ,   City University London
Published: June 2021

Purpose: To demonstrate that practice development is an effective strategy to enable an aged care team to embed a palliative approach to care of dying people into practice culture. Method: Practice development methodology was integrated with an action research evaluation framework, as a systematic and reflexive process of inquiry aimed at achieving innovative and transformative end of life care. Drawing on multiple sources of observational, group and interview data, evidence-based guidelines and the use of arts-informed active learning methods, a multidisciplinary aged care team explored personal and professional values and beliefs about principles of care delivery. These were creatively translated into meaningful expressions of evidence-informed end of life care and embedded into daily clinical practice. Results: Reflexive analysis of multiple sources of data, alongside the use of evidence-based guidelines, supported the collaborative development of a ‘palliative care chest of drawers’ (PCCOD). As an artefact and one outcome of using practice development in the implementation of a palliative approach to care, the PCCOD brought visible, shared meanings and new ways of working to support care of people who are dying, their families, other facility residents and staff. The PCCOD enabled the aged care team to embed practice innovations into normative patterns of care. Conclusion: Practice development strategies are effective in enabling practitioner-led innovation in clinical practice through integrated inquiry and transformative processes. Implications for practice: The use of a practice development, arts-informed approach: Enables the creation of space for workbased learning and innovation, such as the development and use of the PCCOD to support the process of implementation of changes in practice Makes visible changes to practice, based on shared meanings of a palliative approach to end of life care that reflects the culture of the workplace Provides a creative strategic tool to engage others in the processes of transformation and collaboration, which takes initiatives from a small active learning group into the workplace Enables what was previously a ‘hidden’ part of care to be a distinctive care package that engages residents, families and all members of the aged care team
Introducing a self-monitoring process in a teenage and young adult cancer unit: impact and implications for team culture and practice change
Authors:   University College Hospital, London, UK, Knott Caroline , Brown Laura ,   University College Hospital, London, UK, Hardy Sally ,   City University London, UK
Published: June 2021

Background: The project took place in a cancer service for teenagers and young adults (13-24 years) in the UK, as part of a large service change project. Chemotherapy that had traditionally been given in an inpatient setting was to be transformed into an ambulatory care model. Aim: The authors aimed to lead a change in practice whereby patients receiving chemotherapy would be taught to monitor and test their own urine output by the staff nurses. This meant challenging a matriarchal nursing culture within the team. Learning drawn from leading the project is discussed. Methods: Various approaches were used to initiate and embed change within the unit, including producing learning tools and resources, listening to the team and providing creative opportunities for feedback. Critical reflection was used to facilitate learning about change leadership and practice development. Findings: Initial resistance to change led to the development of leadership skills and a deeper understanding of team culture. Successful change leadership requires leaders to take the time to listen to stakeholders and provide real opportunities for feedback and collaboration. Critical reflection is essential. Conclusions: The workbased learning project was effective in the simultaneous development of leadership skills and implementation of change in practice. Implications for practice: Team culture must be understood for practice development to be successful Making time for critical reflection is essential for successful change leadership Nurse leaders should actively seek feedback about change from stakeholders by providing a variety of approaches to communication Workbased learning is an effective way of developing leadership skills
Guest Editorial: Transforming dementia and end-of-life care by investing in learning and development
Authors:   The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, Tetley Josie , Draper Jan ,   The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Published: June 2021

Improving care for people with dementia is now recognised as an international priority. However, this is a complex issue as the quality of dementia care is dependent on a wide range of care-providers including registered practitioners, support staff and informal carers. In this guest editorial we discuss how learning and development can play a vital role in transforming care and equipping staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need in order to provide high quality, person-centred and compassionate care.
Propuesta de solución de estabilización en un pavimento sustituyendo la capa granular espumada por una emulsionada para condiciones críticas en el proyecto de conservación vial Puno-Tacna, tramo Tarata-Capazo
Authors:   , Sánchez Núñez Joaquín Ernesto , Shoji Hirano Naomi Patricia
Published: June 2021

Con la finalidad de lograr la estabilización de pavimentos, surgen nuevas tecnologías de agentes estabilizadores como el asfalto espumado y la emulsión asfáltica. En el Proyecto del corredor vial Dv-Humajalso-Desagüadero y Tacna-Capazo-Mazocruz, se tenía como solución técnica aplicar en el Tramo 7 Tarata-Capazo el asfalto espumado. Sin embargo, la condición termodinámica es fundamental para el asfalto espumado y esto se evidencia en el Tramo 7, donde a temperaturas de 5°C en descenso, las partículas de asfalto no se dispersan sobre el mástic, éstas caen sobre otras partículas de asfalto, provocando una aglomeración de asfalto en forma de chicles e imposibilitando la compactación de la capa del pavimento. Frente a esta problemática, se plantea estabilizar el material granular con emulsión asfáltica, donde las partículas de asfalto están dispersas en una solución acuosa a 25°C y no se requiere calentar al asfalto a elevadas temperaturas. El objetivo de la tesis es lograr la estabilización del pavimento utilizando emulsión asfáltica. Para el diseño de la mezcla asfáltica en frío, se utiliza la metodología Illinois y una emulsión catiónica de rotura lenta como ligante. Prosigue, el diseño del pavimento con la metodología AASHTO 93, para determinar los espesores de las capas del pavimento que satisfarán las cargas de tráfico para la vida útil del proyecto. Finalmente, se logra validar la estabilización del pavimento en campo con los controles de compactación y deflectometría, quedando demostrado la versatilidad de la emulsión como mezcla asfáltica en frío frente a las condiciones termodinámicas críticas del Proyecto.
Relación entre asertividad y estilos de afrontamiento en un grupo de trabajadores de una empresa Avícola Familiar en Perú
Authors:   , Gallardo Seminario Angela Mariella
Published: June 2021

El presente estudio busca determinar la relación entre la asertividad y los estilos de afrontamiento de un grupo de trabajadores de una empresa familiar del sector Avícola en Perú. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 77 trabajadores, 44 hombres y 33 mujeres, con edades entre los 18 y más de 55 años, pertenecientes a las áreas administrativas de la empresa. Los instrumentos empleados fueron el Test de Afrontamiento (COPE) adaptado a Perú (Casuso, 1996) y el Test de Asertividad Rathus la versión Costaricense (León y Vargas, 2009). Los resultados revelaron la existencia de una correlación moderada entre ambas variables, así como correlaciones internas entre los estilos de afrontamiento y entre los tipos de asertividad. Las cuales fueron discutidas en cuatro hallazgos principales: a) Relación entre asertividad y el estilo de afrontamiento enfocado en el problema; b) Relación entre asertividad y el estilo de afrontamiento enfocado en la emoción; c) Asertividad en la empresa familiar; y d) Estilos de afrontamiento en la empresa familia. Finalmente, se dieron las recomendaciones para la futura gestión de ambas variables en la empresa donde se aplicaron las pruebas.
PÓS-NOVA GESTÃO PÚBLICA NO PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Carvalho Junior José Roberto Abreu de , Ferreira Marco Aurelio Marques
Published: June 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é verificar a presença da Pós-Nova Gestão Pública (Pós-NGP) na gestão educacional pública brasileira, um setor historicamente caracterizado por problemas crônicos e estruturais. Analisa-se o planejamento estratégico da educação profissional por meio do Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional (PDI) de quatro Institutos Federais de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia (Ifets). Utilizou-se como métodos um checklist, uma análise textual e uma investigação interpretativa para associar os objetivos definidos no planejamento estratégico dos Ifets com as tendências da Pós-NGP. Os resultados sugerem a presença da Pós-NGP na gestão educacional brasileira, indicando a emergência do fenômeno. No entanto, a percebida ausência de um plano prático de implementação dos objetivos estratégicos pode ameaçar a institucionalização dos pressupostos da Pós-NGP.
Языковая агрессия, выраженная директивными речевыми актами (требования)
Authors: Pytel-Pandey Danuta
Published: June 2021

В настоящей статье рассматривается проблема агрессии в современной коммуникации. Представлены дефиниции этого явления, разработанные разными исследователями. Далее объясняется, почему директивные акты речи являются хорошим средством для выражения языковой агрессии. В последней части исследования представлены примеры агрессивных высказываний, в которых были употреблены директивные акты речи — требования.
Спискови претплатника као извор знања о утицају књижевности на формирање националне митологије у доба романтизма
Authors: Jakóbiec-Semkowa Milica
Published: June 2021

Спискови претплатника које се налазе у првим издањима књига од великог значаја за српски романтизам и формирање националне митологије доносе много информацијиа из различитих аспеката културе, дају могућност истраживања географског и друштвеног обсега деловања књига. Предмет анализе су индекси претплатника из следећих књига: Вуково лајпцишко издање народних песама (1823/1824), Oгледало србско Петра Петровића Његоша (1845), Краљ дечански Јована Суботића (1846), Лазарица Јоксима Новића Оточанина (1847) и Лажни цар Шћепан мали Петра Петровића Његоша (1851). У свим списковима доминирају српска имена, углавном из Војводине и Београда, али такође из других јужнословенских земаља, м.др. из Црне Горе, Хрватске и Далмације а такође из далеких европских престоница. Импозантан је друштвени обсег: поред представника световних и духовних власти има много чиновника, ситног свештенства, занатлија и трговаца а такође ђака и студената. За младе читаоце су ове књиге биле извор знања о прошлости и пример родољубља што је било врло важно у односу на политичку ситуацију Срба живећих у разним државама.
Стилістичні можливості звукопису в мистецькому дискурсі поетів „витісненого покоління”
Authors: Hryshko Yuliia
Published: June 2021

Статья посвящена специфическому стилистическому языковому ресурсу — звукописи, которая интенсифицирует акустический и экспрессивно-эмоциональный фон поэтических произведений. Цель исследования — выделить основные типы звукописи в поэтическом дискурсе писателей „отверженного поколения” и выяснить функции фонетико-стилистических ресурсов в художественной коммуникации. В качестве основных методов исследования использованы следующие методы: метод лингвистического наблюдения, метод сплошной выборки, описательный метод, метод лингвостилистического анализа, контекстуальный метод и функционально-стилистический метод. Материалом исследования стали поэтические произведения писателей „отверженного поколения”: Григория Чубая, Василия Голобородько, Виктора Кордуна, Николая Воробьева, Тараса Мельничука, Станислава Вышенского, Олега Лишеги, Михаила Григорива и др. Наиболее продуктивно эти поэты используют такие фонетико-стилистические ресурсы, как аллитерации (состоящие из сонорных, шипящих и свистя-щих согласных) и парономазии.
K několika pravopisným vlastnostem českých úředních zápisů knížectví opolského a ratibořského z 16. století
Authors: Malicki Jarosław
Published: June 2021

Příspěvek je věnován pravopisu v textech z fondu knížectví opolského a ratibořského ve vrati-slavském Státním archivu. Sbírka patří k důležitým svědectvím užívání českého jazyka v hornoslez-ských kancelářích a úřadech, zahrnuje dosud málo poznané listiny, listy a knihy z období od konce 15. stol. do r. 1731, značnou část tvoří texty z 16. stol. V úvodní fází soustavného zpracování toho materiálu byl proveden rozbor vlastností psaní tupých sykavek a polosykavek (včetně ř) v 15 textech z 16. stol. Jsou to rysy determinující typ pravopisu v písařském úzu, určují též míru jeho účinnosti. Psaní souhlásek š, č, ž, ř se v popisovaných textech nevzdaluje stavu, jenž byl určen pro rukopisy z Čech a Moravy (Porák, 1983), je však bližší pravopisnému písařskému úzu první poloviny 16. stol. — je konzervativnější a víceznačnější (což může ztěžovat interpretaci regionálních vlastností jazyka). Pozornost si v textech zaslouží náznaky rozdílů funkčně stylové povahy — větší pečlivost v textu koresponduje s využíváním účinnějších prostředků diakritického pravopisu.
The meaning of intellectual property right in the fashion industry
Authors: Guss Aleksandra
Published: June 2021

The fashion industry is characterized by a fast pace of changes and very dynamic development. Designers annually introduce several collections, each of them containing a few dozen silhouettes, which makes it extremely difficult to provide effective legal protection for their projects. In effect designs reminiscent of those presented on the catwalk appear, which currently, in the era of the Internet and social media, is happening quickly, often even before designer collections go on sale. Due to the lack of legal regulations created specifically for the fashion industry, this industry derives protection primarily from intellectual property rights. The article aims to present the significance of this branch of law for the fashion industry, as well as possible protection measures.
Cooperation between entities operating in social media and entrepreneurs
Authors: Ptaszyńska Jadwiga
Published: June 2021

The article discusses issues related to the cooperation between people working in social media and entrepreneurs. The topics include the types of contracts exchanged between the parties, description of basic issues and de lege ferenda postulates. The analysis was based on the doctrinal and judicial points of view, as well as the conducted research. The aim of the article is to present the current legal status and to show what kind of contract should be made between an entity appearing in social media and an entrepreneur. In addition, the author identifies opportunities and solutions that would improve arrangements with influencers in the future.
The issue of developing animal legal subjectivity
Authors: Walkowicz Klara
Published: June 2021

Currently almost all democratic countries grant legal protection to animals, guaranteeing them the right to life and freedom from suffering as a basis. Nevertheless, in certain countries, such as the United States and India, attempts are made to grant select species a package of rights which predisposes them to be called subjects instead of objects of law, and distinguishes them from other animals. Such activities are most commonly explained by the development of biological sciences, allowing for a better understanding of the abilities of animals in the intellectual and social spheres. Such demands, due to the still unclear legal status of animals in certain countries, are perceived as equating the position of humans and animals.
The oldest gold mining law in Silesia
Authors: Szymański Jarosław
Published: June 2021

In Silesia, the beginnings of gold mining date back to the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries. The first attempt to legally regulate gold mining was the short mining act found in the municipal book of Lwówek Śląski, dated to the first half of the 13th century. In 1342 Dukes of Legnica, Wenceslaus I and Louis I, issued such a law for Złotoryja. These legal acts, particularly the one of Złotoryja, are the most important regulations regarding the medieval gold mining in Silesia. They relied on the local traditions and experiences; therefore, they feature no borrowings from the Czech or Saxon mining legislation. This can be explained with the “ancient” tradition of gold mining in the area of Złotoryja and Legnica, which allowed for development and establishment of native legal solutions. By ordering to write down such local rules, the dukes confirmed the individual mining traditions of their duchies, which was favourable from their perspective because the tradition pointed to exclusive right of the duke, without accounting for mining local governing bodies. This article presents the oldest legislation regulating gold mining in Silesia. It provides the Polish translation of the laws of Lwówek and Złotoryja, and discusses major rules in comparison to analogical legislation functioning in Bohemia.
Binding Tax Rate Information (WIS) as an expression of the principle of trust in public authorities and the principle of legal certainty
Authors: Raszczyk Zuzanna
Published: June 2021

Binding Rate Information (WIS) is a new tax law system institution, in force since 1st November 2019. It is a regulation introducing the possibility of obtaining a decision of the tax authority in the scope of taxing goods and services for the supply of goods, import of goods, intra-community acquisition of goods or provision of services. The issued decision is binding, and therefore provides protection for the taxpayer. In a way, this regulation is an expression of the principles of trust in public authorities and of legal certainty, which is extremely important in the field of tax law. The main research objectives of the article are the legal analysis of the new regulations regarding Binding Rate Information, and an attempt to show that the new WIS institution fully implements the principles of legal certainty and of trust in public authorities as expressed in art. 121 o.p. The author uses the dogmatic-legal method to analyze the legal texts as well as the views of doctrine and case-law.
Shadow economy and attempts to combat it — split payment as a remedy for previous legal regulations
Authors: Madurski Szymon
Published: June 2021

The main goal of this article is to present the methods of effectively combating the grey area (called the shadow economy by the author) against the background of the changes introduced by the legislator in the form of split payment, as an institution that is to replace the not necessarily successful previous regulations related to reverse payment and joint and several liability. The first part — dealing with the grey economy — presents the basic facts on this topic. Attempts will be made to define this phenomenon, analyze its structure and the factors determining the formation of the shadow economy. This will be crowned with a multidimensional assessment, both in terms of micro and macroeconomics. The second part of the work will present split payment, which is to be a revolution in closing the tax gap. The tools that the split payment mechanism has “absorbed” due to their inefficiency will also be briefly discussed. Additionally, the article will present the history of this tool — both in the international arena and in Poland, where the optional form of split payment was initially in force, and currently, under certain conditions, it is also mandatory. The compulsory use of this tool is the subject of numerous discussions as it negatively affects the financial liquidity of entrepreneurs, which will also be analyzed and assessed. Taxpayers’ demands regarding changes in the split payment mechanism, especially in times of the COVID-19 pandemic, will also be presented. The dogmatic-legal and legal-comparative methods, as well as the opinions of the entrepreneurs themselves, will be used to achieve this research goal.
Composition and Radical Scavenging Activity of the Extracts from Deschampsia Antarctica É. Desv. Plants Grown in Situ and in Vitro
Authors: Ivannikov Roman , Laguta Iryna , Anishchenko Viktor , Skorochod Iryna , Kuzema Pavlo , Stavinskaya Oksana , Parnikoza Ivan , Poronnik Oksana , Myryuta Ganna , Kunakh Viktor
Published: June 2021

The work was aimed at studying the phytochemicals available in D. antarctica plants from various sites on Antarctic Islands, introducing the plants into in vitro culture and comparing the extracts from the plants grown in situ and in vitro. All the extracts were found to contain high amount of phenols, with luteolin and hydroxybenzoic acids derivatives being the main phytochemicals in the extracts from the plants grown in situ and in vitro. Being diluted by 10 times, the extracts scavenged 50÷90% of DPPH• radicals, 20÷40% of NO• radicals and 40÷60% of OH• radicals. Despite the differences in composition, extracts from the plants grown in situ and in vitro showed similar radical scavenging activity.
Informática y democracia directa: ¿dirigida por quién?
Authors: Losano Mario G.
Published: June 2021

Los recientes “movimientos” políticos se presentan como una alternativa a los partidos tradicionales y proponen la democracia directa como alternativa a la de­mocracia representativa. Incluso en Italia el “Movimento 5 Stelle” ha seguido este camino obteniendo un notable éxito electoral. Un constitucionalista italiano, Francesco Pallante, analiza críticamente esta concepción actual de la democracia directa en su volumen Contro la democrazia diretta (2020), examinado dentro del artículo. En particular, la informática es presentada hoy como la herramienta de la democracia directa y, en Italia, el “Movimento 5 Stelle” encomienda los con­tactos con sus miembros a la “Plataforma Rousseau”. El artículo expresa dudas sobre esta plataforma, dudas ya presentes dentro del Movimiento: por un lado, la plataforma depende de una empresa privada separada del Movimiento; por otro lado, la Plataforma Rousseau ya ha sido sancionada dos veces por el Garante de la Privacidad porque no garantiza suficientemente la intimidad de los miembros y el secreto del voto. Este artículo ha sido presentado el 31 de agosto de 2020 a la revista “Diritto dell’informazione e dell’informatica”, y fue rechazado como “po­lítico”. Un caso de auténtica censura. Al artículo de 31 de agosto de 2020 (traducido aquí sin modificación alguna) se agrega una “actualización” sobre el creciente número de eventos que limitan la libertad de prensa y de expresión en Italia. Se trata de un clima represivo que está consolidándose a nivel mundial.
La libertad de los modernos en la sociedad digital: “el control de los datos os hará libres”
Authors: Morente Parra Vanesa
Published: June 2021

La sociedad contemporánea ha traído consigo la inmaterialización de la vida, de tal manera que el ciudadano se digitaliza y aprende a transaccionar infor­mación en el espacio planetario de la red. Se abre ante nosotros un inagotable mundo de información y comunicación, sin embargo, su precio puede ser muy alto: nuestra libertad. El modelo teórico de la “libertad de los modernos”, for­mulado originalmente por Benjamin Constant, es utilizado aquí como criterio analítico de las dimensiones reales que presenta la libertad digital. ¿Es posible seguir hablando de la “libertad de los modernos” en la sociedad digital? ¿Es posible entender internet como una comunidad política susceptible de demo­cratización? ¿Debemos transitar hacia otro modelo de libertad? A responder a estas y otras cuestiones dedicaremos el presente artículo.
Demandas de esclavos ante el Tribunal Supremo español y Ultramar, reclamando su libertad
Authors: López Santamaría Ramsés
Published: June 2021

El presente artículo busca ubicar decisiones que dieron cierre a procesos judi­ciales sobre solicitudes de libertad por parte de esclavos, en el uso del recurso de casación y dentro del marco de la estructura judicial y legal originaria de España. Este escenario advierte un aspecto de interés, en el sentido de probar qué tan cer­canos pudieron llegar a ser los argumentos que se dieron en el Tribunal Supremo español respecto de aquellos que se gestaron en los casos resueltos sobre el mismo tema por parte de los jueces ubicados en los territorios del Virreinato de la Nueva Granada. Para este caso, se plantea un análisis documental de referencias prima­rias y secundarias relacionadas con el estado de la cuestión.
Banker Attitudes and Perception towards Green Banking
Authors: Amir Md. Khaled
Published: June 2021

This research paper intends to evaluate an idea about bankers’ perceptions on green banking by getting a candid opinion from conventional banks’ bankers in Bangladesh based on a quality survey questionnaire covers relevant areas like benefits of green banking, superior officials who serve green banking services, taken eco-friendly initiatives, getting support from proper authorities, safeguarding environment pollution and rewards for adopting green banking. Considering the highest mean score of items in each group, this paper insights about green banking is environment-friendly banking, managers and officers are resourceful, emphasizes on recycling of left-over materials, keeping the environment pollution free, and performs to reduce resource wastages. This paper also finds that support from the government should be getting heightened priority to enhance its performance and area. So it can be easily presumed that green banking already put a great impact on a great portion of the banking industry in Bangladesh so far.
The U.S. withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty
Authors: Sokov N.
Published: June 2021

The article analyzes the dynamics, causes and implications of the collapse of the Open Skies Treaty in the broader context of gradual dismantlement of the network of arms control and confidence building regimes created at the end of the Cold War. The central focus is on the explanation of the declining U.S. support for the treaty since the 2010s and the eventual withdrawal addressed against the background of the evolution of the U.S. approach to arms control during the first two decades of the 21st century. While policies changed from one president to another, a sequence of U.S. administrations shared growing loss of interest in arms control and unwillingness to invest in generating domestic support for existing and new agreements. The weakening of arms control became preferable to limitations on the U.S.’ own programs and forces, in line with the belief that the United States was sufficiently advanced to remain ahead of any possible competitors, including Russia. While arms control issues are more effectively addressed through detailed, difficult negotiations and compromises, the evolving U.S. approach to perceived treaty violations by Russia amounted to an ultimatum to Moscow to admit violations and fix them the way the U.S. wants them to be fixed. Russia’s decision to follow suit by withdrawing from the treaty, while not immediate or preordained, is explained as driven both by political motives and, in cost-benefit terms, by concerns that the United States would keep access to data on Russia collected under the treaty through the U.S. NATO allies. The prospects for modest upgrade of the arms control agenda under the Biden administration are also addressed.
The evolution of right-wing radicalism in the United States during the Trump era
Authors: Bunina A.
Published: June 2021

The article examines the evolution of right-wing radicalism and extremism in the United States during the period from 2015 to January 2021 and their destructive impact on elections and power transit. The main drivers of radicalization are explored, with special attention paid to the role of conspiracy theories, in particular the QAnon phenomenon. The article analyzes how the Internet in general and social networks in particular created echo chambers and accelerated the spread of radical ideas. Distinctions are made between the more traditional forms of radicalism and the new generation of radicals (that flourished under the Donald Trump administration). Righ-wing radicalism of the new generation is dominated by cultural libertarianism, comprised of “alt-right” and “alt-light” movements, antagonistic towards left-wing radicalism. While the Trump administration underplayed the rise in right-wing extremism, it considerably overstated the threat of left-wing radicalism. Special attention is paid to thе role of the media, including its growing lack of neutrality and emergence of the ecosphere for conservative viewers where fakes and conspiracy mindsets thrive. Anti-democratic behavior of the president and the Republican Party are explored, including deliberate misleading of voters and denial of the presidential election results. The storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021 is interpreted as a natural progression of the above-mentioned trends. In conclusion, the forecast of future trends is made. These trends include persistence of populist sentiments, the increasing role of the alt-right, persistence of street violence, and the growing acceptance of anti-democratic behavior. All of this presents a serious challenge not only for the Republican Party, but also for the U.S. political institutions in general.
Pengembangan sensor seismik berbasis MEMS accelerometer
Authors: Nur'aidha Amalia Cemara , Santoso Didik R , Maryanto Sukir
Published: June 2021

Sensor seismik merupakan komponen utama dalam bidang seismologi. Salah satu sensor seismik yang sering digunakan geofon, namun geofon memiliki kekurangan dalam mendeteksi getaran frekuensi rendah di bawah 10Hz. Dengan adanya kekurangan tersebut menjadi salah satu peluang bagi sensor MEMS yang memiliki rentang frekuensi lebih lebar dibandingkan dengan geofon.Pada penelitian ini sensor MEMS terkonfigurasi dengan pengkondisi sinyal yang telah dilengkapi dengan rangkaian integrator. Fungsi dari rangkaian integrator ini untuk mengubah MEMS Percepatan menjadi MEMS Kecepatan. Sehingga MEMS mampu mendeteksi kecepatan gerakan tanah menyerupai geofon. Hasil respon sinyal MEMS menunjukkan bahwa MEMS Kecepatan mampu mendeteksi getaran frekuensi 0.01Hz hingga 100Hz. Berdasarkan hasil respon frekuensi menunjukkan bahwa MEMS mampu digunakan sebagai sensor seismik.
Estimasi dosis serap sel kanker nasofaring dan lidah dari perlakukan radioterapi konvensional cobalt-60 berbasis MCNPX
Authors: Haryadi Aris , Han Wihantoro
Published: June 2021

Modifikasi radioterapi diperlukan untuk memaksimalkan dosis serap sel kanker dan meminimalkan dosis terimaan organ sekitarnya. Pada perlakuan kanker nasofaring, target penyinaran PTV dilakukan dengan menggeser posisi obyek 3 cm ke depan dan 2 cm ke atas dari pusat GTV.  Penelitian ini menitikberaktan pada penentuan dosis serap radiasi kanker nasofaring dan lidah, dengan teknik penyinaran latero-lateral (sudut 90˚dan 270˚) dan supraclave (sudut 0˚). Berbasis pemrograman MCNPX, berkas sinar gamma dimodelkan berdasar spesifikasi head unit GammaBeam100-80, SSD 80 cm, medan radiasi untuk supraclave (12 x 12) cm2 dan (17 x 9) cm2 untuk latero-lateral. Hasil menarik yang masih perlu dikaji lanjut adalah, dari total 2,0 Gy per fraksi penyinaran yang ditembakkan, dosis serap gabungan untuk penyinaran latero-lateral dan supraclave dari GTV dan PTV, masing-masing adalah 2,99 Gy dan 2,89 Gy. Sedang dosis terimaan pada lidah dari GTV dan PTV masing-masing adalah 0,16 Gy dan 0,13 Gy yang tergolong aman di bawah batas ambang dosis yang diperbolehkan.
THE EFFECT OF SYSTEMATIC RISK AND UNSYSTEMATIC RISK ON EXPECTED RETURN OF OPTIMAL PORTFOLIO
Authors: Sukrianingrum Denisa Rizky , Manda Gusganda Suria
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this research is to search out empirical proof that the expected return of shares portfolio is influenced by the presence of systematic and unsystematic risk. The population in this study was a combination of shares portfolio of non-financial companies listed in the LQ45 stock index during the period 2015 - 2019. The technique for sampling in this research using the technique of purposive sampling with a sample of 7 companies combined into 120 samples. The results of the study were obtained from data that had been analyzed using a test of descriptive statistics, a test of classical assumption, determinant coefficients test, and analysis of multiple linear regression through the help of the SPSS application. The results of the research on the F-test showed that the simultaneous systematic risk (X1) and unsystematic risk (X2) have a significant and positive impact on the expected return of portfolio (Y). The results of the t-test showed that partially the systematic risk variable (X1) has a negative and significant impact on the optimal portfolio expected return (Y), and partially the unsystematic risk variable (X2) has a significant and positive impact on the expected return of optimal portfolio (Y). The variable probability of systematic and unsystematic risk has an impact of 53.5% on the expected return on the basis of the effects of the coefficient of determination in this analysis, while the remaining 46.5% is determined by other factors that are not tested.
Wire Extrusion After Flexor Tendon Repair with a Multifilament Stainless Steel Cable-Crimp Suture System
Authors: Tawfik Amr M. , Katt Brian M. , Beredjiklian Pedro K. , Nakashian Michael
Published: June 2021

Case:

We report the case of a 22-year-old man with a ruptured flexor tendon repair associated with wound drainage. The patient subsequently underwent flexor tendon revision with a multifilament stainless steel cable-crimp suture system. Two years after the revision repair, a blister ruptured over the patient's operative site, exposing the stainless steel wire from the revision repair. The wire was removed, and the patient regained full flexion.

Conclusions:

As extrusion of metallic suture material from the skin represents a complication, surgeons should be prepared to recognize this rare complication and to preoperatively counsel patients as to this risk.
Pelatihan SPSS pada Guru-Guru di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 173529 Tampahan
Authors: Simanjuntak Sinta Dameria , Usman Ari
Published: June 2021

The teachers at SD 173529 are teachers with the status of Civil Servants (PNS). Teachers with the status of civil servants must write scientific papers when going up to a position or class. The problem is writing scientific papers and data processing. The solution offered to overcome this problem is SPSS training include processing research data and how to read the SPSS output to be narrated in the research results. The method used consisted of group discussions, deliberations, in-house training and workshops. The results from this activity are the teacher gives a positive response to the training activities include 100% of teachers liked the training material, the modules used, the way of learning, the way the instructor taught. The other results are the teachers stated that the training material is new (71.42%), the modules used are new (85.71%),  the learning method implemented is new (85.71%),  the method of teaching is a new way of teaching (85,71%), the teacher expressed interest in using SPSS in processing research data and in training activities (100%).
Penguatan Pengelolaan Keuangan BUMDes Sebagai Upaya Menuju Desa Mandiri di Desa Kebontunggul Mojokerto
Authors: Sawitri Aristha Purwanthari , Afkar Taudlikhul , Suhardiyah Martha , Suharyanto
Published: June 2021

The purpose of the implementation of this community service activity is to provide an understanding of the financial management of BUMDes. The problem faced by partners is that bumdes financial management has not been properly managed, resulting in the optimal governance of BUMDes in the partner village. The un availability of accommodated resources in the village is one of the causes of the unsanying of local potential in partner villages and their surroundings. This method of community service implementation is carried out by providing training on the importance of accounting management as a form of business management accountability and providing assistance to partners in compiling financial statements in accordance with financial accounting standards (SAK). The result of this community service activity is that BUMDes managers are able to compile BUMDes financial statements in a simple way including cash statements, income statements, capital change reports and financial position statements. Although the results of financial reporting compiled by partners are still very simple, this reporting has been done with SAK and it is expected that in the future the management of the partner's financial system is well organized.
A Fuzzy Delphi Based Inference System for Detecting and Controlling Rice Weeds
Authors: Nafchi Najmeh Fatahi , Asemi Adeleh , Tahaei Hamid
Published: June 2021

In this research, the purpose was to design a fuzzy expert system based on fuzzy delphi method to detect and control the rice weed. The statistical population was elites and experts with regard to the science, experience and field of activity; 15 experts were selected as the sample. Two questionnaires were used to design the desired fuzzy expert: i) Fuzzy Delphi Technique Weed Detection Questionnaire, ii) Delphi Technique Weed Control Questionnaire. The design of the desired expert system was done with MATLAB software and the fuzzy logic tool box. That is, after obtaining an appropriate range of factors, through attributing the fuzzy trapezoidal membership functions to these ranges and generating the input functions, designing the rule base of this system and combining the output results of each factor, a system was designed whose input was the weed factor and the output was scores assigned to weeds. MATLAB guide was also used to design the graphical user interface. Then, for validation the designed system was tested. The answers of system and individual expert were then analyzed using paired t-test. Root Mean Square Error and Middle Absolute Value Deviation tests were used to calculate the system errors. The results were 0.12 and 0.01, respectively. This indicates that the designed fuzzy expert system has sufficient accuracy. Finally, given that all but two of the examined rules are the same as the diagnosis of an individual expert, then in 94% of the cases, the diagnosis of the system is the same as the diagnosis of an individual expert.
Preservation of the ovarian reserve and hemostasis during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy by a hemostatic agent versus suturing for patients with ovarian endometriosis: study protocol for randomized controlled, non-inferiority trial (PRAHA-2 trial)
Authors: Lim Hyunji , Park Soo Jin , Paik Haerin , Mun Jaehee , Lee Eun Ji , Lee Seungmee , Lim Whasun , Song Gwonhwa , Shim Seung-Hyuk , Lee Chae Heyong , Yim Ga Won , Kim Hee Seung
Published: June 2021

Background: Endometriosis (EMS) can be implanted everywhere, especially in pelvic organs. EMS can be asymptomatic, but it can result in pelvic pain and infertility by inducing local inflammation and pelvic adhesion. The prevalence of EMS is about 10% in reproductive-age women and higher in women with pelvic pain or infertility. For young patients with ovarian EMS, laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy is effective in relieving pelvic pain and preventing local recurrence. However, there is a concern that the ovarian reserve would decrease after the operation because of removal of a part of the normal ovarian tissue and thermal damage during hemostasis, which depends on types of hemostasis such as bipolar electrocoagulation, suturing, and the use of a hemostatic agent. In this study, we aim to evaluate the protective effect for the ovarian reserve and hemostasis between a hemostatic agent and suturing during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy for patients with ovarian EMS.Methods: This study is a randomized controlled, non-inferiority trial, where a total of 90 patients with ovarian EMS will be randomly assigned to the experimental (hemostatic agent) and control (suturing) groups. In the control group, a barbed suture will be applied for hemostasis, whereas a hemostatic agent will be applied in the experimental group. If two methods are insufficient, bipolar electrocoagulation will be applied for complete hemostasis. As the primary endpoint, the reduction rate of serum anti- Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels reflecting the ovarian reserve will be compared between the two groups 12 weeks after surgery. As secondary endpoints, we will compare the reduction rate of AMH level 48 weeks after surgery, the time required to complete hemostasis, the success rate of hemostasis within 10 minutes, and adverse events associated with operation. Discussion: We expect that the protective effect for the ovarian reserve and hemostasis may be comparable between the two methods, suggesting that a hemostatic agent may be preferred considering that it is easy to use during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04643106. Registered on 22 November 2020.
Effect of pectin extraction method on properties of cellulose nanofibers isolated from sugar beet pulp
Authors: Hassan Mohammad L , Berglund Linn , Elseoud Wafaa S , Hassan Enas A , Oksman Kristiina
Published: June 2021

In this study, the effect of pectin extraction method on the properties of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) isolated from sugar beet pulp (SBP) was studied. Pectin was extracted by the industrially practiced method by sulfuric acid hydrolysis or by enzymatic hydrolysis using a cellulase/xylanase enzymes mixture. The CNFs were then isolated by high-pressure homogenization and investigated in terms of their chemical composition, crystallinity, size, degree of polymerization, and re-dispersion in water after freeze-drying. The mechanical properties and surface characteristics of CNFs films were also studied. The results showed that fibrillation of the de-pectinated SBP was more efficient for the acid hydrolyzed SBP. CNFs from the acid-hydrolyzed SBP had a slightly wider diameter, higher crystallinity, viscosity, and α-cellulose content but a lower degree of polymerization than CNFs from the enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP. Owing to the presence of more residual hemicelluloses in the CNFs from the enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP, the CNFs had higher re-dispersion ability in water. CNFs films from enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP displayed slightly better mechanical properties and higher water contact angles than acid-hydrolyzed CNF films.
GIS-Based Study To Develop Landslide Susceptibility Zonation Map Of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Verma Sachin , Khanduri Vidya Sagar
Published: June 2021

Rising Incidents of landslide at district Mandi is issue of concern in Himachal Pradesh. Every year many people losses their life and property in these landslide event. This study is conducted with aim to preparation of landslide susceptibility zonation map of district Mandi using method of frequency ratio. Causative factor of landslide involved in preparation of Landslide susceptibility zonation map is Lithology, Slope, Drainage density, Aspect and Land use land cover. Slope, Drainage density, Aspect map are extracted through digital elevation model. Source of Digital elevation model used here is based on SRTM data whereas lithology map is based on data of geological survey of India. Land use land cover map is extracted by images of Landsat 8 satellite. Total of 52 existing landslides are used to model final map. LSZ map show 40.42% area is falling under medium susceptibility class, 34.5 % under low and 25.07% is under high susceptibility class which cover tehsils Mandi, Chachyot, Thunag and some part of Padhar, Aut and Bali Chowki. Further to validate these result areas under curve (AUC) method is use which give prediction rate of 76.06%.
Silica Supported Acids (SiO2-HClO4, SiO2-KHSO4) as Eco-friendly Reusable Catalysts for Bromination of Aromatic and Heteroaromatic Compoundsusing Kbr Under Solvothermal and Solvent-free Conditions
Authors: pulusu Vijayshekar , Kamatala Chinna Rajanna Rajanna , Mardhanpally Anil Kumar , Yel Hemanth Sriram , Guguloth Yaku , Mukka Satish Kumar , Utkoor Umesh Kumar , Pulusu Yadagiri
Published: June 2021

Silica supported nanogreenacids like Si-KHSO4, and Si-HClO4are explored as reusable catalysts for bromination of aromatic and hetero aromatic compounds using KBr under solvothermal, and solvent-free conditions. Reaction times reduced from Reacions under conventional solvothermal protocols conditions required (4 – 6) hours, while ultrasonic assisted reactions only (9 – 12) minutes for completion. But, solvent-free microwave assisted reactions required only (1-5) minutes exhibiting striking rate acceleration compared to the solvothermal and ultrasonic assisted protocols All the reaction protocols afforded fairly good yields of brominated products, which are comparable with existing protocols.