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Using knowledge in the field of psychology in criminal proceedings involving persons who use narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Authors: Samolaeva Evgeniya , Borodkina Tat'yana
Published: October 2020

The purpose of the article is analyze of the study by the investigator (inquirer) of the psychological characteristics of individuals who use narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, in order to use this information to improve the effectiveness of crime investigation. Given that the investigator often does not possess expertise on the effects of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, and the information taken from other sources, in particular, of professional experience related to the participation of drug users in the criminal case in one way or another procedural status (witness, suspect), they need some guidance during the work with this category of persons. The authors highlight the main directions of the investigator's work in criminal cases related to illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In the course of research of investigative and judicial practice in criminal cases, comparative analysis, a systematic approach, subject-object and dialectical methods are used. The conclusions of the study can be used by the investigator (inquirer) as a recommendation, more actively involve specialists in the field of psychiatry, drug addiction, psychology in the production of investigative actions; carefully analyze the condition of persons involved in the investigation, including minors who use narcotic drugs and are involved in criminal proceedings; prevent and suppress torture and self-harm, as well as the Commission of new crimes by interfering in the process of forming criminal behavior of a drug-dependent person.
Fundamentals of development of energy potential of cadets and students of educational organizations of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Russia
Authors: Ivanov Roman , Maltseva Tatyana
Published: October 2020

this article substantiates the need to develop the energy potential of cadets and students in classes on the discipline "Socio-psychological training of professional communication" in educational organizations of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Russia. The relevance of this problem is considered by the authors in two planes. On the one hand, there is a growing need to include "energy" concepts in the paradigm of modern social and psychological Sciences, and to build the structural elements of this system. On the other hand, the reality of modern social life and its increasing complexity make all people in General, as well as employees of the internal Affairs bodies of the Russian Federation, in particular, increasingly think about preserving their physical, mental and psychological health, which is impossible without understanding the energy potential of a person, without the necessary elements that make up it.

Since the European and Russian scientific traditions do not operate properly today with definitions related to human energy, the paper presents several points of view regarding this phenomenon from ancient Chinese, ancient Indian philosophy and medicine. Also, to understand the development of energy potential, the article presents as an example some practices of ancient Yaqui shamans who lived in the South of North America.

In the second part of the work, some examples of ancient Eastern practices are given that can be used in classes on social and psychological training of professional communication. In particular, breathing practices, meditative techniques, and exercises for the development of perception and attention are considered separately. Furthermore, it describes in detail one of the practices of acromegaly.
Creativity development future employees of detective agencies
Authors: Kostina Elena
Published: October 2020

The article handles issues and techniques for the development of creative abilities of future employees of detective agencies of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The need for such work is due to the fact that the profession of an operative belonging to the “man-man” type involves constant intellectual activity, solving problems and making decisions in conditions of information uncertainty, personal risk and danger to life. The author notes the need for the development of creative abilities among cadets, appealing to examples of effective operational-search activities of prominent detectives of the past and present, who are creative people. The goals and objectives of experimental research, creative tasks and training exercises within the framework of the Literary Club, in which cadets of the Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia named after V.Ya.Kikotya (specialty 05/05/02 Law enforcement, specialization "Operational-search activity"). The author’s classification of flows of creative personalities is presented, created on the basis of the application of observation methods, a psychological analysis of creative activity and reflective self-reports of Club members. A convincing opinion is expressed that cadets can successfully carry out operational investigative activities in the future by transferring the creative state of the flow to educational, professional, communicative, organizational, and cognitive activities.
Los estudios latinoamericanos en Hungría
Authors: Lilón Domingo
Published: October 2020

En el siguiente ensayo el autor hace un recorrido por la historia de los estudios latinoamericanos en Hungría a partir de la década de los sesentas del siglo XX, muy condicionados por el triunfo de la Revolución cubana y las relaciones de Cuba con la entonces República Popular de Hungría. Durante ese periodo, las publicaciones tenían un marcado acento ideológico. Tras el colapso del “socialismo real” en Europa del Este y la entonces URSS, los Estudios latinoamericanos amplían su margen de investigaciones y colaboración, por ejemplo, en el caso de los estudios de la diáspora húngara en América Latina. Se crean nuevos departamentos y centros de estudios en varias universidades húngaras donde los Estudios latinoamericanos cuentan con su propio espacio. Las relaciones y la cooperación se ensanchan, así como los temas a desarrollar.
Trajectory of Latin American Studies in Bulgaria
Authors: Petroussenko Valentin
Published: October 2020

This article is a review of the development of Latin American Studies in Bulgaria since the very beginning of relations between this country and the remote continent in the Western Hemisphere. While research and publications in the first half of 20th century were scarce and more of a travelogue genre, a new and genuine interest appeared after the revolution in Cuba, which was facilitated by close collaboration in respect to the socialist doctrine. Naturally, all research and publications during the Cold War had to fit ideological requirements. After 1989, the situation has changed and full freedom of scholarly research has allowed for a wide range of opinions to be voiced. However, Bulgaria entered a period of economic stagnation and lost most of its economic and trade ties with Latin America. As a result, there are significant difficulties in developing any studies beyond the European cultural space. Nevertheless, various attempts at refreshing connections with the Hispanic world on academic and other levels have been developed.
American Studies in Poland
Authors: Płudowski Tomasz
Published: October 2020

The article presents the development and current state of American Studies in Poland as a discipline, starting with its historic and political background, through institutional foundations, to current research and teaching, especially from the social scientific perspective. The article argues that American Studies went from virtual absence in Stalinist Poland to post-1989 rapid expansion and continues to attract students despite the lack of institutional and disciplinary independence. Even though it is mostly affiliated to English programs, it continues to go outside the boundaries of the traditional approaches of history and literature to include cultural studies, political science, sociology, communication, and law.
A Simple Markovian Spreading Process with Mobile Agents
Authors: Hassin Refael
Published: October 2020

We investigate a spreading process where each agent is represented by a continuous-time Markov chain with two states, L and M. State L refers to “home,” whereas state M refers to a “meeting place.” When two agents stay together at M, they “meet” and form a contact. This means, according to the application, that they can exchange information, infect each other, perform an act of trade, and so on. We assume that initially all are at state L, and exactly one of the agents possesses a piece of information (or is infected by a contagious disease, etc.) The process can generally be classified as a spreading process with mobile agents, and its simplicity allows us to demonstrate several interesting properties. We provide an efficient way for computing the propagation time and investigate the dependence of the spreading process on parameters such as the number of agents, the number of uninformed agents at the end of the process, and the contact intensity.
Empirical Q-Value Iteration
Authors: Kalathil Dileep , Borkar Vivek S. , Jain Rahul
Published: October 2020

We propose a new simple and natural algorithm for learning the optimal [Formula: see text]-value function of a discounted-cost Markov decision process (MDP) when the transition kernels are unknown. Unlike the classical learning algorithms for MDPs, such as [Formula: see text]-learning and actor-critic algorithms, this algorithm does not depend on a stochastic approximation-based method. We show that our algorithm, which we call the empirical [Formula: see text]-value iteration algorithm, converges to the optimal [Formula: see text]-value function. We also give a rate of convergence or a nonasymptotic sample complexity bound and show that an asynchronous (or online) version of the algorithm will also work. Preliminary experimental results suggest a faster rate of convergence to a ballpark estimate for our algorithm compared with stochastic approximation-based algorithms.
Maintenance of indwelling urinary catheters with a novel polyhexanide-based solution: user experience
Authors: Andersen Litti , Bertelsen Marianne , Buitenhuis Vicki , Carstensen Annette , Hannibalsen Jane , Larsen Bente Holmgaard , Hvirvlkær Renata , Malinowska Zofia Anna , Pedersen Beritt , Ulla-Britt Würtz Susanne
Published: October 2020

Background:

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) can significantly affect patients' quality of life and increase healthcare costs.

Aims:

This study aimed to capture patients' and nurses' experience of catheter maintenance using a polyhexanide-based solution (PS) in everyday practice.

Methods:

Retrospective analysis of data was collected for a product evaluation. PS was used twice a week for five weeks.

Findings:

The study included 42 patients, 30 (71%) men and 12 women (29%). After five weeks of rinsing catheters with PS, nine patients reported no or decreased frequency of CAUTI, eight a better quality of life, eight reduced blockage, seven a decrease in odour and five fewer catheter changes. Three patients reported no benefit from PS use. Nurses reported that fewer visits were needed and consumption of disposables was lower.

Conclusions:

User experiences suggest that, as a novel means of catheter maintenance, PS has the potential to reduce catheter-associated complications such as CAUTI, improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs.
Stress during COVID-19 pandemic: mental health condition in Indonesia
Authors: Kaligis Fransiska , Indraswari Madhyra Tri , Ismail Raden Irawati
Published: October 2020

Pandemics have occurred throughout the decades. The last pandemic was the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918, which infected 500 million people and caused death to as many as 100 million people worldwide. At present, a similar situation is occurring as coronavirus disease 2019, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has infected a few million people worldwide and has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. There are various mental health responses in pandemic outbreaks. People’s thought process, behavior, and emotional response to an outbreak vary greatly according to their own backgrounds and the community that they live in. For some people, the misinformation, uncertainty, and fear of contagion may increase stress and anxiety, which can induce mass panic. Mental health education and psychological support from all stakeholders, such as the government, health professionals, and the community, may be valuable during a pandemic.
Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography for imaging microvascular information within living tissue without polarization-induced artifacts
Authors: Tang Peijun , Wang Ruikang K.
Published: October 2020

When imaging birefringent samples using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), the phase retardation may appear opposite to the phase change due to the blood flow in the orthogonal signals, for which a cancellation effect can occur when deriving OCTA signals. This effect can diminish the ability of OCTA to detect vascular information, leading to an erroneous interpretation of the final OCTA images. To mitigate this issue, we demonstrate polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) to image microvascular information within a living sample without polarization induced artifacts. The system is furnished with a swept source OCT (SS-OCT) that incorporates two imaging modes: OCTA imaging and polarization-sensitive imaging. PS-OCT is used to provide birefringent contrast where the color-encoded Stokes parameters are used to obtain high contrast polarization-state images. OCTA is used to acquire high-resolution images of functional microvascular networks permeating the scanned tissue volume. Taking the advantages of the dual-channel PS-OCT configuration, the polarization induced artifacts are eliminated from OCTA vascular imaging. The proposed PS-OCTA system is employed to visualize the birefringent components and the vascular networks of the human skin in vivo. It is expected that the proposed system setup would have useful and practical applications in the investigations of the vasculature in the birefringent tissue samples both pre-clinically and clinically.
Light-cell interactions in depth-resolved optogenetics
Authors: Johannsmeier Sonja , Wenzel Johannes , Torres-Mapa Maria L. , Junge Sebastian , Sasse Philipp , Stockhausen Joshua D. , Ripken Tammo , Heinemann Dag , Heisterkamp Alexander
Published: October 2020

Light as a tool in medical therapy and biological research has been studied extensively and its application is subject to continuous improvement. However, safe and efficient application of light-based methods in photomedicine or optogenetics requires knowledge about the optical properties of the target tissue as well as the response characteristics of the stimulated cells. Here, we used tissue phantoms and a heart-like light-sensitive cell line to investigate optogenetic stimulation through tissue layers. The input power necessary for successful stimulation could be described as a function of phantom thickness. A model of light transmission through the tissue phantoms gives insights into the expected stimulation efficiency. Cell-type specific effects are identified that result in deviations of the stimulation threshold from the modelled predictions. This study provides insights into the complex interplay between light, tissue and cells during deep-tissue optogenetics. It can serve as an orientation for safe implementation of light-based methods in vivo.
Zero-Index Medium Based on an AlGaAs Platform
Authors: Mobini Ehsan , Reshef Orad , Boyd Robert , Dolgaleva Ksenia
Published: October 2020

We theoretically demonstrate a zero-refractive index medium (ZIM) based on Dirac cone metamaterials composed of an AlxGa1-xAs photonic crystal. This design allows us to achieve a waveguide medium with a very small phase advance. We validate our design further by demonstrating ZIM behavior using Snell’s law, such as the perpendicular refraction of light from a prism’s facet. This design paves the way for a monolithic platform that integrates zero-index physics with on-chip sources.
Fast infrared horizon detection algorithm based on gradient directional filtration
Authors: Dong Lili , Ma Dexin , Ma Dongdong , Xu Wenhai
Published: October 2020

Infrared imaging has been widely used in the field of sea surface monitoring. Horizon detection is a key step before a target’s detection, locating, and tracking in the sea–sky infrared scene. Reducing processing time while ensuring accuracy is the research focus of infrared horizon detection. This paper proposes a novel method of a line segment detector (LSD) algorithm with gradient direction filtering. First, the rough extraction of the sea–sky region is used to limit the size of the detected image, and then the potential horizon line segment is extracted, applying the improved LSD algorithm in the sea–sky region, which probably contains many false extraction results. Then, gradient direction filtering is designed to pick the horizon line segments in this step. Finally, the horizon line segments are stitched to obtain the whole horizon line based on random sample consensus. The results of the comparative experiments show that this novel method has high detection accuracy, and the processing time is significantly shortened; what is more, we can also conclude that this method has a good performance on the detection stability.
260 kHz mode-spacing optical frequency combs for scan-free high-resolution direct-comb spectroscopy
Authors: Hasegawa Taro
Published: October 2020

For scan-free high-resolution direct-comb spectroscopy, mode spacing of an optical frequency comb is reduced down to 260 kHz by phase modulation. It turns out that time-domain signal is degraded by averaging because of slow optical path length fluctuations and fast optical pulse timing jitter. In this study, compensation of these effects is introduced, and signal degradation by averaging is avoided. With demonstrations of direct-comb spectroscopy with the narrow-mode-spacing optical frequency comb, Doppler-limited absorption spectrum of methane and reflection spectrum from an optical ring cavity are observed. As a result, detailed resonance spectral line profile of 8 MHz linewidth for the optical ring cavity is obtained in 50 ms measurement time.
High resolution, fast response fiber-optic temperature sensor with reduced end conduction effect
Authors: Sheng Qiwen , Li Bo , Uddin Nezam , Mitul Abu Farzan , Zhu Yupeng , Qiu Zhen , Han Ming
Published: October 2020

We report a fiber-optic silicon Fabry–Perot temperature sensor with high speed by considering the end conduction effect, which refers to the unwanted heat transfer between the sensing element and the fiber stub delaying the sensor from reaching thermal equilibrium with the ambient environment. The sensor is constructed by connecting the narrow edge surface of a thin silicon plate to the edge of the microtube attached to the fiber tip. Compared to the traditional design where the silicon plate is attached to the fiber end face on its large plate surface, the new sensor design minimizes the heat transfer path to the fiber stub for improved sensor speed. It has the additional benefit of increased cavity length for improved resolution. We show that, compared with the sensor of traditional design, the sensor of the new design shortened the characteristic response time in still air from 83 ms to 13 ms and improved the sensor resolution by a factor of 12, from 0.15 K to 0.012 K.
Characterization of optical Mach–Zehnder modulator using DC measurements
Authors: Bui Lam Anh
Published: October 2020

This Letter presents a simple but effective method for characterizing the frequency response of broadband Mach–Zehnder optical modulators. The method measures the modulator’s direct current output versus the modulating frequency to determine the frequency response and requires no calibrated broadband photodetector or measurements of the electrical or optical spectrum or radio frequency power. Therefore, it significantly simplifies characterization. The method is suitable for in-situ measurements and can be automated.
Thermo-optical properties of high-refractive-index plasma-deposited hydrogenated amorphous silicon-rich nitride films on glass
Authors: Jaglarz Janusz , Jurzecka-Szymacha Maria , Kluska Stanisława , Tkacz-Śmiech Katarzyna
Published: October 2020

Optical and thermo-optical studies of hydrogenated amorphous silicon-rich nitride films were carried out. The films were produced by plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition on glass. It is shown that the films deposited under appropriately selected processing conditions contain little nitrogen, as confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy therefore they are referred to as silicon-rich nitrides, a-SRN:H. Spectroscopic ellipsometry, reflectance, and transmittance spectroscopy were used to determine the optical indexes of the films and their thicknesses. It results from the ellipsometric measurements performed within a 190-1700nm spectral wavelength range that a-SRN:H films exhibit a high refractive index of about 3.7. It is also shown that post-deposition annealing up to 300°C does not affect the optical parameters of the films. Additionally, they are transparent in the near-infrared region, which makes them a good candidate for applications in various optoelectronic systems.
Direct laser writing of a titanium dioxide-laden retinal cone phantom for adaptive optics-optical coherence tomography
Authors: Lamont Andrew C. , Restaino Michael A. , Alsharhan Abdullah T. , Liu Zhuolin , Hammer Daniel X. , Sochol Ryan D. , Agrawal Anant
Published: October 2020

The spatial resolution of adaptive optics-optical coherence tomography (AO-OCT) enables visualization of retinal components (e.g., photoreceptors), which can advance clinical diagnosis of ocular diseases. Currently, however, variability in AO-OCT system performance suggests a need for standardized physical models, or “phantoms”, that replicate the opto-structural properties of retinal components. Here we employ direct laser writing – a two-photon polymerization-based additive manufacturing technology – using a light scattering titanium (IV) dioxide nanoparticle-laden photomaterial to create novel retinal cone outer segment (OS) phantoms. Fabrication results demonstrate effective mimicry of cone OS diameter and spacing at four retinal eccentricities, while AO-OCT experiments demonstrate cone spacings >4 µm can be resolved. These results suggest a promising methodology for biomimetic photoreceptor phantom development for AO-OCT.
Cryogenically cooled GaP for optical rectification at high excitation average powers
Authors: Hekmat Negar , Vogel Tim , Wang Yicheng , Mansourzadeh Samira , Aslani Farhad , Omar Alan , Hoffmann Martin , Meyer Frank , Saraceno Clara J.
Published: October 2020

We present a detailed exploration of the behavior of gallium phosphide (GaP) crystals used for optical rectification (OR) of high average power (> 100 W), MHz repetition rate ultrafast lasers. We measure thermal load, Terahertz (THz) refractive index and THz yield over a wide temperature range (77 K to 500 K) in this unusual excitation regime. Our thermal load measurements indicate that nonlinear absorption remains the main contribution to crystal heating and thus the main limitation to scaling the conversion efficiency and show that cryogenic cooling can partly relax these limitations. Furthermore, we present first temperature-dependent refractive index measurements of GaP for frequencies up to 4 THz, showing only minor deviation from room temperature values and no significant degradation of coherence length. Last but not least, we present first experiments of OR in GaP at cryogenic temperatures and observe an increase in THz yield (30%) at cryogenic temperatures when using short pulse duration excitation, due to reduced THz absorption at broad THz bandwidth. Our results indicate that OR in cryogenically cooled GaP is a promising approach for achieving broadband, high-average power THz radiation using short-pulse (< 50 fs) excitation at even higher average power (>> 100 W) - performance that is readily available from state-of-the-art ultrafast Yb-doped solid-state lasers.
Ultrathin efficient solar cells enabled by nanoscale architectures
Authors: Alarcon-Llado Esther
Published: October 2020

In this talk I will describe the power of semiconductor nanostructures to cap-ture and trap sunlight, enabling a wide range of new solar cells designs. We will use both theoretical and experimental methods.
Embedded Tools for Jitter Characterization in Interoperable Coherent Optical Transceivers
Authors: Creasy Timothy , Aouini Sadok , Abdo Ahmad , Riaz Bilal , Ben-Hamida Naim , Laperle Charles
Published: October 2020

We discuss the need to standardize the characterization of jitter signatures in interoperable coherent optical transceivers. Then we present test tools to determine, separately, the phase noise spectrum of transmitters and jitter tolerance of receivers.
¿Cómo ser autor y tutor virtual aplicando metodologías educativas y estrategias de enseñanza apoyada en herramientas y recursos digitales?
Authors: Ruiz-Rojas Lena Ivannova
Published: October 2020

El planteamiento de una metodología para cursos masivos con el apoyo de plataformas virtuales, imprescindible para los actuales requerimientos de la Sociedad de la Información y el Conocimiento, junto a la necesidad de que las instituciones educativas universitarias respondan a las nuevas formas de aprender y comunicarse, ha sido el propósito fundamental de esta investigación. Las instituciones públicas y privadas deben contar con metodologías adecuadas para aplicarlas en las plataformas tecnológicas, como Moodle, la plataforma más utilizada a nivel nacional. El objetivo que se pretende con esta metodología es la actualización y perfeccionamiento de la función pública ecuatoriana en el ámbito educativo, lo que permitirá a los docentes autores o tutores conocer el diseño instruccional de un curso MOOC, la producción de material didáctico, el uso y aplicación de herramientas o recursos tecnológicos y de estrategias didácticas, entre otros. Con el propósito de cumplir con los objetivos establecidos en la investigación, se realizaron entrevistas a directivos, docentes y servidores públicos de diferentes universidades del país; y de la misma manera se realizó el análisis cuantitativo de los constructos de los cuestionarios aplicados a los funcionarios públicos. Con base en los resultados de la investigación cualitativa y cuantitativa se planteó el método de la triangulación, para concluir con una discusión de resultados.
An assessment on potential risk pathways for the incursion of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in backyard poultry farm in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Kamrul , Ahsan Md. Murshidul , Chakma Shovon , Penjor Kinley , Barua Mukti , Jalal Mohammad Shah , Sabuj Abdullah Al Momen , Ani Zakia Tabassum , Ahad Abdul
Published: October 2020

Background and Aim: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a deadly virus of zoonotic potential. The study mainly aims to determine the risk pathways (RPs) for the probable incursion of HPAI virus (HPAIV) in backyard poultry in Bangladesh.

Materials and Methods: The study involves expert elicitation technique. The concept map determines the possible RPs. The map consists of 16 concepts, each with nodes from which probabilities of an event originates. These probabilities are described by qualitative descriptors ranging from negligible to high. Risk assessment has been performed using the subjective risk assessment tool.

Results: The tool demonstrates positive correlation among groups of experts in the level of agreement by scoring RP; however, the level of agreement varies from 71% to 93% among group of experts. The median risk score of viral incursion through the "Exposure of backyard poultry with farm poultry in the trading market" was 11 and ranked as top, followed by "Contaminated live bird market environment" and "Sharing common scavenging space with migratory birds" (median risk score, 10.5; rank, 2), and "Scavenging of infected slaughtered poultry remnants by backyard poultry" (median risk score, 5.3; rank, 3) when no control options were applied along with the RPs. After applying or considering control option along with contaminated live bird market environment, the median risk score was reduced to 5.0. Applying a specific control option along with each RP reduced estimated median risk scores for HPAIV incursions.

Conclusion: This study provides an insight into the incursion risks of HPAIV through various RPs in backyard poultry in Bangladesh.
Apresentação do Dossiê Formação e inserção profissional de professores iniciantes: conceitos e práticas
Authors: E. D. Afonso de André Marli , Ferragut Passos Laurizete , Albieri de Almeida Patrícia
Published: October 2020

Live de lançamento do dossiê com os professores chilenos Eugenio Beca e Ingrid Boerr em https://youtu.be/ZV0dONOXgc0?fbclid=IwAR2o1J2yZ3s4Rgv8A6-EHwyBEgWHacyK66cwfiRmXnFTjWOcKdOlScQP1f8
Megértés az együttműködés szolgálatában 1. rész Az együttműködés megértésének lehetőségei egy egészségügyi szervezetben
Authors: Verdes Tamás
Published: October 2020

A cikkben bemutatott szakirodalmi áttekintéssel a szerző célja, hogy egy később ismertetésre kerülő kvalitatív kutatás jelentésvilágába előzetes betekintést nyújtson. Vizsgálata középpontjába az egészségügyi szervezetekben tapasztalható együttműködés és bevonás témakörei kerültek. A megismert tapasztalatok kulcstényezői például: a rendszerszemlélet, a kultúrához való alkalmazkodás, a megértő közelítés. A páciensközpontúságról, az orvos-páciens kapcsolatról és kommunikációról szóló különböző iránymutatások, definíciók, sőt a hatások ellentmondásos tapasztalata arra ösztönözte, hogy valóban a helyi jelentést érdemes megismerni: azt, hogy egy adott kórházi osztályon mit jelentenek ezek a fogalmak.
Effects of Locally Delivered Morin Hydrate on Iodoacetate-induced Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis in Rats
Authors: Abdelhameed Abdelrahman Mohamed Galal , Hani Said Mahmoud Mohamed , Soliman Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed
Published: October 2020

Objectives: morin hydrate has been reported to possess many beneficial pharmacological potentialities including antioxidant and anti-osteoarthritic effects. The antiosteoarthritic properties of locally administrated morin have not been investigated. The objective of this study is to evaluate the locally delivered morin on the temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis in rat.  Materials and methods: thirty young adult female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly arranged into three groups; control, osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis with morin. Both the iodoacetate for osteoarthritis induction and morin hydrate therapy were delivered unilaterally via intra-articular route. Results: morin reduced osteoarthritis manifestations with prominent thickening of both condylar fibrous layer and articular disc accompanied with discal cells hypertrophy that ultimately acquired chondrocytes features. The condylar cartilage matrix showed enhancement of extracellular matrix production with morin administration. Discussion: the present study has elucidated antiosteoarthritic effect of intraarticular injection of morin hydrate. Although morin has managed to prevent the propagation and advancing some of the recorded osteoarthritic manifestations; however, it showed some failure in managing others. The administration of morin hydrate modulated the structure of the joint rather than restore it back to its typical configuration. Conclusion: the morin hydrate administration to osteoarthritic animals showed relieve in some of osteoarthritic features and modulated the structure of some joint components to compensate the unhandled manifestations.KEYWORDSIodoacetate; Morin; Osteoarthritis; OARSI Score;  Temporomandibular joint.
Integrating the Daily Newspaper into the College Classroom
Authors: Schrank Zachary
Published: October 2020

Newspaper readership has declined dramatically over the last few decades. Millennials and students of college age report reading a daily newspaper less frequently than any other generational cohort in America. However, credible newspapers continue to provide in-depth coverage and analysis of key contemporary issues that facilitate civic literacy and a sociological understanding of the world. This case study discusses an exploratory approach to integrating the newspaper into the college classroom as a way of connecting journalism with theoretical knowledge. In an Introductory Sociology course, I provided daily copies of The New York Times to students throughout the duration of a semester. Students worked in assigned groups, regularly read articles in the paper, and searched for stories related to a wide variety of sociological issues. As a final project, students wrote detailed summaries of several articles published throughout the semester and explained how they were connected with key sociological concepts studied in the class.  Nearly all students in the course reported that consistent readership over a 12-week period of the semester to be an effective learning activity that expanded their understanding and exposure to core sociological issues.
Development of the Scale for Environmental Aesthetic Awareness and investigation of students' environmental aesthetic awareness
Authors: Öztürk Gübeş Neşe , Keten Hatice , Köse H. Seval
Published: October 2020

Although environmental aesthetic has received considerable attention in recent years, there is a need for measuring and evaluating environmental aesthetic. With considering this gap in the literature, the purpose of this study is to develop the “Scale for Environmental Aesthetic Awareness” for university students and to compare students’ levels of environmental aesthetic awareness according to gender, interest in art and the place where family lives. The study group is comprised of 969 university students. For conducting the validity study of the scale, the study group was randomly divided into two: Exploratory Factor Analysis group and Confirmatory Factor Analysis group. After the elimination of outliers, 329 students remained in the EFA group and 255 students in the CFA group. As a result of EFA, 27 items were gathered under three sub-dimensions. As a result of the first-order and second-order CFA, it was seen that the model-data fit was achieved and the three-factor structure of the scale and its general structure were confirmed. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of the first, second, third sub-dimensions were calculated respectively as .80, .71 and .71. The Cronbach alfa coefficient value for the whole scale was .82. Three-way variance analysis results showed that the effects of gender and the place where family lives were not found to be statistically significant while the effect of interest in art was found to be significant; thus, the mean of the students stating they were interested in arts was found to be higher.
Pengaruh Karakter Eksekutif, Ukuran Perusahaan, Kualitas Audit, dan Komite Audit Terhadap Tax Avoidance
Authors: Pujilestari Retno , Winedar Mustika
Published: October 2020

This study aims to examine the effect of Executive Character, Company Size, AuditQuality, and Audit Committee on Tax Avoidance. Executive Character is measured bycalculating company risk, Company Size is determined based on company size, AuditQuality is stated based on who KAP audits the company, and Audit Committee isdetermined based on the number of Audit Committees in the company. While TaxAvoidance is measured by CETR. By taking samples of mining companies that areactive and listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period of 2012 to 2016selected by purposive sampling technique, the research data collected throughdocumentation techniques are then analyzed by multiple linear regression and theresults show that Executive Character, Company Size, Quality Audit, and the AuditCommittee simultaneously have a significant effect on Tax Avoidance. But partiallyonly Audit Quality has an effect on Tax Avoidance.
RESPONSES OF ACCOUNTABILITY TRANFORMATION PRACTICED IN MULTIPLE LEVEL OF INSTITUTIONAL LOGICS FOR BEING AUTONOMOUS STATE UNIVERSITIES IN INDONESIA
Authors: Utomo Dwi Cahyo
Published: October 2020

This study investigates accountability practices of Indonesian state universities during the reform implementation for being autonomous universites called as PTN Badan Hukum. Although the reform has been implemented based on government regulation, lack of empirical study can be viewed in published articles. For that reason, this study is addresed to filling the lack of accountability research in the reform of state universities in Indonesia. The context of the reform is the adoption of autonomous universities that are more close to the concept of privatisation affected by the internationalization objective of national agenda. Interpretive research approach is adopted to develop inductively a conceptual perspective based on central phenomenon. Moreover, the cases of the study are three Indonesian state universities  which implement the form of autonomous state university with pseudo named as UG, UD and UA. Straussian grounded theory approach was adopted in data analysis and collection. The central phenomenon of substantive grounded theory is labelled as multiple accountability responses in various institutional logic during transformation process of state universities that have been transformed from fully governed by Indonesia government become autonomous entities. The main finding of the study explains the presence of various institutional accountibility logics practiced in the context of internationalization process of Indonesia higher education institutions. The various institutional logics arise from personal, professional, managerial and public accountability logics. The various accountability logics display from two different environmental background that are university with less and high internationalization. Less and moderate conflict are resulted from low and high internationalization achievement respectively. The practice of accountability seem displaying more emphasize on public accountability logic in social level, managerial accountability logic in organizational level, personal and professional in individual level. The contribution of this research relates to empirical findings that enrich higher education accountability research in developing countries, employs interpretive methodology and grounded theory, and provides incremental development of institutional logics theory in explaining organizational change in a specific context.
EFFICIENCY OF ZAKAT MMANAGEMENT OORGANIZING (OPZ) IN INDONESIA
Authors: Aziz Roikhan Mochamad
Published: October 2020

National charity potential in Indonesia is very large, but not comparable to the fact that the number accumulation ZIS in Indonesia. Then, needs to be done to optimize the potential of zakat is one of them with efficiency. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of efficiency of Zakat Management Organization (OPZ). The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling by taking a sample of 2 organizations zakat is BAZNAS and PKPU. The data used in this research is secondary data obtained from financial statements published by BAZNAS and PKPU. Measurement of efficiency in this study using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA).Input variables used in this study is the operational costs and personnel costs, while the output variable is the receipt and disbursement of zakat. Results from this study showed that only BAZNAS who always achieve efficiency levels of 100 percent during 2011-2013, while PKPU experiencing fluctuating conditions of efficiency. On average achievement BAZNAS efficiency from 2011 through 2013 is equal to 100 per cent, while the average achievement of efficiency PKPU fluctuated during the period 2011-2013 amounted to 52.13 percent.
E-VILLAGE BUDGETING : EFEKTIVITAS PENCEGAHAN FRAUD PADA PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DESA DI KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Satia Utama Anak Agung Gde , Zahari Afika Rana
Published: October 2020

This study aims to examine whether the current village financial management system in Banyuwangi that uses E-Village Budgeting has been effective in preventing the possibility of fraud in managing village finances. The theories construct these researches are the fraud triangle theory, the fraud management process and ISO 9126. This study used qualitative exploratory methods. This study used the most common data analysis techniques, Max Weber's ideal type. This type is a model or mental abstraction of relationships or social processes. The typical variety is a clear standard where data or "reality" can compare. EVB effectiveness testing is done using ISO 9126. The result of this study is the village government feels that the current EVB system has been effective in preventing fraud in village financial management. This is because EVB has a different mechanism than when it is still manual, in the process of disbursing funds. This research can be used as a basis for further research on EVB and can be an input for the Banyuwangi government in taking additional EVB development policies.
OPTIMALISASI HARGA KOMODITI AGROFORESTRI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN PETANI
Authors: Hilmanto Rudi
Published: October 2020

Farmer often undergo of constraint in determining optimal price so that the farmer often undergo of loss, it is because the price of the commodity sold is less than the cost of production in the management of agroforestry systems. Determination Optimalization price of commodity agroforestry expected able to improve income of farmer agroforestry maximally. Objectives of this Research is to analyze the optimization of agrocommodity prices to increase farmers' income. This research used Rudihilmanto Pricing method. Result of this research points out proportion plants: coffee (98.30%), clove (0.45%), melinjo (0.23%), and petai (1.02%) in farmers' fields have optimal price ≥ real price so that this condition has risks and disadvantages for farmers now, but if the proportion is changed as coffee (31.77%), clove (28.79%), melinjo (19.06%), petai (20.37%), therefore optimal price is lower than the real price and it is possible to provide the maximum gain to the farmers of Rp.122,056,970.00 per annum in one hectare. Petani sering mengalami kendala dalam menentukan harga optimal sehingga petani sering mengalami kerugian, hal ini karena harga komoditi yang dipasarkan lebih kecil daripada biaya produksi dalam pengelolaan sistem agroforestri. Penentuan optimalisasi harga pada komoditi agroforestri diharapkan mampu meningkatkan pendapatan petani pengelola agroforestri secara maksimal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis optimalisasi harga komoditi agroforestri untuk meningkatkan pendapatan petani. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Harga Rudihilmanto.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan proporsi tanaman kopi (98,30%), cengkeh (0,45%), melinjo (0,23%), dan petai (1,02%) di lahan petani memiliki harga optimal ≥ harga riil sehingga kondisi ini memiliki risiko dan kerugian bagi petani, tetapi apabila proporsi diubah menjadi tanaman kopi (31,77%), cengkeh (28,79%), melinjo (19,06%), petai (20,37%) maka harga optimal ≤ harga riil dan dimungkinkan mampu memberikan keuntungan yang maksimal bagi petani sebesar Rp.122.056.970,00 tiap tahun dalam satu hektar.
Diferencias entre hombres y mujeres en los determinantes de las intenciones de continuidad de los micronegocios en México
Authors: Ortiz Rodríguez Jeyle , Picazzo Palencia Esteban , Alvarado Lagunas Elias
Published: October 2020

El objetivo de la presente investigación es examinar si existen diferencias en las intenciones de continuidad de los micronegocios encabezados por hombres y mujeres y cómo el sexo afecta al impacto de las características de los micronegocios en México sobre sus intenciones de permanencia en el mundo empresarial. Para esto, se utilizan ecuaciones jerárquicas con información de la Encuesta Nacional de Micronegocios (Enamin) 2012 del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI). Los resultados indican que el sexo del microempresario tiene un efecto moderador en las intenciones de continuidad del micronegocio únicamente en el impacto que tienen las variables: escolaridad, si la razón por la que inició el negocio fue para ejercer su profesión, el número de trabajadores y si el microempresario está dispuesto a cambiar de trabajo a una actividad económica con un ingreso al que recibe actualmente con el micronegocio.
Percepción social del Covid-19 desde el malestar emocional y las competencias socioemocionales en mexicanos
Authors: Castro Saucedo Laura Karina , Nuñez Udave Laura Fabiola , Tapia García Esmeralda Jaqueline , Bruno Fernando , De Leon Alvarado César Arnulfo
Published: October 2020

Esta investigación tuvo por objetivo establecer la relación entre la percepción social del Covid-19 desde el malestar emocional, la preocupación y pensamiento catastrófico, las compras innecesarias, las creencias de sanación y las competencias socioemocionales de mexicanos mayores de 18 años, de cuatro regiones geográficas de México. Se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa con 2324 encuestas a mexicanos en fase 2 de la pandemia por el Covid-19. Los resultados muestran alta preocupación y pensamiento catastrófico (M = 34.58), entendido como una respuesta cognitiva-emocional negativa de exagerar el valor de la amenaza (Álvarez-Aztorga et al., 2019). Se encontró alto malestar emocional (M = 18.95) como experiencia emocional desagradable y multifactorial (Bernales, Chandía & San Martín, 2019). En el modelo de regresión lineal general, la preocupación y pensamiento catastrófico (B = 0.642) están relacionados con el malestar emocional. Las competencias socioemocionales (B = -0.152) resultan un factor protector como herramientas que permiten regular los estados emocionales (Torres, 2018), pero con una intensidad menor.
Effects of 5-Week Foam Rolling Intervention on Range of Motion and Muscle Stiffness
Authors: Kiyono Ryosuke , Onuma Remi , Yasaka Koki , Sato Shigeru , Yahata Kaoru , Nakamura Masatoshi
Published: October 2020

Kiyono, R, Onuma, R, Yasaka, K, Sato, S, Yahata, K, and Nakamura, M. Effects of 5-week foam rolling intervention on range of motion and muscle stiffness. J Strength Cond Res 36(7): 1890–1895, 2022—In clinical and sports settings, foam rolling (FR) intervention is widely used to increase the range of motion (ROM). However, the chronic effects of FR on ROM and muscle stiffness are unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 5-week FR intervention on dorsiflexion ROM (DFROM) and shear elastic modulus of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle. Accordingly, 30 healthy young adults were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the FR or control group with the former receiving 90 seconds of FR thrice per week over 5 weeks. Thereafter, DFROM, passive torque at DFROM, and shear elastic modulus of the MG during passive ankle dorsiflexion were assessed using a dynamometer and ultrasonography before and after 5 weeks. Our results showed that the FR group exhibited a significant increase in DFROM (Δ = 11.7%, p < 0.05, effect size = 0.39), but no changes in passive torque at DFROM, and shear elastic modulus at 0° and 10° dorsiflexion. Moreover, significant correlations were observed between change in DFROM and change in passive torque at DFROM in the FR group (r
s = 0.607, p = 0.016). These results suggested that FR was an effective method to increase DFROM given its ability to change passive torque at DFROM (stretch tolerance) without altering muscle stiffness.