bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Impact of Customer Relationship Management on Innovation Acquisition Using Agent-Based Modeling
Authors: Ebrahimi Maryam
Published: March 2021

The present study is conducted in order to examine the effect of Customer relationship management (CRM) on diffusion and acquisition of innovational products and services using agent-based modeling (ABM) methodology in a municipality. CRM components include customer orientation, organizational structure, knowledge management, and information technology. The innovational products and services diffusion steps also include awareness, interest, evaluation, testing, and adoption. A researcher-made questionnaire is used to collect data which has been distributed among 110 participants after testing its validity and reliability. SmartPLS3.2.6 and anylogic softwares are applied to analyze hypotheses and modeling and simulation, respectively. ABM is validated on the basis of experts' viewpoints. According to the research findings, CRM affects the diffusion process of municipality's products and services. ABM shows that without CRM, customers are usually lower for each phase of diffusion process.
Higher Education Leading With Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
Authors: Madden-Dent Tara , Oliver Deborah , Stratton Brooke , Strand Eleanor A. , Reed Kimberly
Published: March 2021

Institutions of higher learning serve as global catalysts for equitable educational systems as drivers of educator workforce that lead with social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) practices. Colleges and universities are well-positioned to instruct on explicit social emotional learning (SEL) not only within pre-service programs of study, but have the unique opportunity to provide continuous education for in-service educators. This large-scale capacity to influence those who shape student experiences is more important today than ever before as schools seek safer, more inclusive campuses and digital learning environments with culturally responsive and respectful communication and interactions. The need for SEL skills across workforce sectors conflicts with the lack of SEL education in higher educational programs. To contribute to the body of literature around post-secondary SEL education, this chapter introduces new graduate-level SEAD courses and how they influenced pre-service and in-service teacher candidates.
Nurturing Spiritual Intelligence in the Classroom
Authors: Kumar V. Vineeth , Tankha Geetika
Published: March 2021

Humans have a unique intelligence known as spiritual intelligence that tends to seek meaning and purpose in their lives, ask questions about one's existence, and render resolute conclusions to one's actions. Today, school teachings align with the industry's demands and are nurturing students' cognitive attributes. As the demand for technological innovations increases, the demand for focusing on vocational skill-focused education is also increasing. However, in the era of rapid technological innovations, nurturing the men's psyche behind the technology-driven progress is equally important. The chapter discusses the relevance of spiritual intelligence in schools. Further, the chapter explores spiritual intelligence's relationship with psychological wellbeing, mental health, quality of life (QOL), happiness, and academic performance. The way forward measures to enhance students' spiritual intelligence are also discussed for achieving students' holistic development.
Necessary Changes in Healthcare of German-Speaking Countries
Authors: Krebs Stephanie , Lietz Anna Larina , Hasseler Martina
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly gained urgency in Germany for implementation of new structures in healthcare sector to take care of seriously ill COVID-19 patients. The shortage of skilled healthcare workers, which has already been discussed before the pandemic situation, has become more tangible than ever. Society relies on a properly working healthcare system, especially in a pandemic like the one we now witness. After the comparatively mild course of the first COVID-19 wave in Germany, the interest in long overdue changes decreased. The second wave of the pandemic occurred in Germany as well. Also, in the meantime of the first and the second wave, numerous findings were collected and presented, where changes could have an effect. To motivate going forward, the text describes John P. Kotter's model of change management, eight steps to describe necessary changes in organizations and leadership in the German healthcare system.
Psychiatry in the Midst of the Pandemic
Authors: AlSaffar Gardenia , Al-Aali Ebtihaj
Published: March 2021

The era of COVID-19 has initiated dramatic and unexpected changes related to all aspects of life. The impact of these changes is unforeseeable. Health services have encountered many challenges, which one country cannot deal with alone. The contagion of the disease requires changes in all walks of life, specifically health services. Psychiatric services have seen an increased demand from mental health patients and many people alike. This is due to unrest, anxiety, stressful, and the ambiguous characteristics of the present situation. This chapter presents reflections of the first author, the psychiatrist, on the major stakeholders for health systems at the present situation. These stakeholders are regulations, patients, pharmacies, society and community, and psychiatrists themselves. Despite all efforts to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, the need for transforming health systems in general and psychiatry in specific still persists. One of the major conclusions is to develop programs enabling psychiatrists and physicians to deal with their own distress.
Play Experiences in Early Childhood Education
Authors: Moore Lin , Zweig Elaine
Published: March 2021

Educators can consistently support the active engagement and learning of children with and without special needs in inclusive environments. Definitions and theories of play are examined and the benefits of play described. Experts agree that play is fundamental to children's healthy physical, social and emotional learning, cognitive and language development, and creativity and problem solving. Examples of instructional strategies to facilitate free and guided play illustrate a variety of roles enacted by educators. The importance for children with special needs to be afforded opportunities for indoor and outdoor play experiences is highlighted. The chapter concludes with recommendations for future research, policies, and a call to action for advocacy.
Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT)
Authors: Perumandla Swamy , Kurisetti Padma
Published: March 2021

This study aims to examine the time-varying correlations and volatility linkages between commodity and equity markets before and after the implementation of the commodity transaction tax (CTT) in India in 2013. The study utilizes symmetric and asymmetric DCC-EGARCH model to estimate correlation dynamics. Evidence suggests that the volatility and dynamic correlation linkages between commodities and equity markets are significantly affected by the triggering events. The time-varying correlations of Comdex-Nifty 50 show an unintended steep decline in the post-CTT period. It is an indication of a “flight to quality” phenomenon, where investors move capital from non-agricultural commodity futures to other cross markets and international markets. However, DCC of Comdex-Dhaanya pair is highly volatile in the post-CTT period and also noticed an increased correlation and volatility between the Dhaanya-Nifty 50 pair. Moreover, the correlation dynamics reveal a certain degree of interdependence between the cross markets, which are lower especially during the triggering episodes.
Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change Examining the Mediational Approach of Knowledge Sharing
Authors: Hussain Syed Talib , Lei Shen , Haider Muhammad Jamal , Akram Tayyaba
Published: March 2021

This study examines the transformational leadership behavior for organizational change by creating the environment of sharing knowledge in organizational and individual level of the organization for a sample of 300 employees and their managers. The data analysis using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling explores the results of knowledge sharing for organizational change. Rather, this study explains the two dimensions from transformational leadership to knowledge sharing and organizational change, and their relationship has been identified. The results show that transformational leadership has a strong and significant relationship with knowledge sharing, knowledge sharing has strong and significant relationship with organizational change, and at last, the transformational leadership has positive and significant relationship with organizational change. This study also explores the theoretical, managerial, and practical implications.
A Novel Dynamic Hybridization Method for Best Feature Selection
Authors: Dif Nassima , Elberrichi Zakaria
Published: March 2021

Hybrid metaheuristics has received a lot of attention lately to solve combinatorial optimization problems. The purpose of hybridization is to create a cooperation between metaheuristics for better solutions. Most proposed works were interested in static hybridization. The objective of this work is to propose a novel dynamic hybridization method (GPBD) that generates the most suitable sequential hybridization between GA, PSO, BAT, and DE metaheuristics, according to each problem. The authors choose to test this approach for solving the best feature selection problem in a wrapper tactic, performed on face image recognition datasets, with the k-nearest neighbor (KNN) learning algorithm. The comparative study of the metaheuristics and their hybridization GPBD shows that the proposed approach achieved the best results. It was definitely competitive with other filter approaches proposed in the literature. It achieved a perfect accuracy score of 100% for Orl10P, Pix10P, and PIE10P datasets.
Teleconference Sessions in Distance Learning Courses
Authors: Armakolas Stefanos , Panagiotakopoulos Christos T. , Karatrantou Anthi V.
Published: March 2021

A teleconferencing learning environment has the potential to increase interaction between educators and learners. Interaction must be designed and continuously supported by the educator. When using teleconferencing in distance education, there is a set of psychological factors which may impact learner involvement. Τhe objective of this study was to identify what psychological factors influence the learner involvement in distance learning courses during teleconferencing sessions. A questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were used as the research tools. The results show that anxiety, learner satisfaction, and expectation of success affect learners and educators in teleconferencing learning environments. Finally, concerning the interconnection of the psychological factors and the effectiveness in teleconferencing sessions as it appears, the main premise of a successful teleconferencing session is laying down the groundwork for adequate planning and preparation taking into account all the influencing psychological factors.
Optimization of Favourable Test Path Sequences Using Bio-Inspired Natural River System Algorithm
Authors: Rathee Nisha , Chhillar Rajender Singh
Published: March 2021

Testing of software requires a great amount of time and effort. The tester's main aim is to design optimized test sequences with a minimum amount of time, effort, and with less redundancy. Testers have used artificial intelligence meta-heuristic algorithms for optimization of test sequences. The model-driven approach is helpful in the generation of test sequences at early designing phase only. The model-driven approach uses UML diagram to represent the system's behavior and design test cases for the system at design stage of software development life cycle. The proposed approach uses natural river system for optimizing favourable non-redundant test path sequences using UML activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. The implementation of proposed approach has been done using python and results show that the proposed approach provides full coverage of test paths with less redundant test nodes compared to other meta heuristic algorithms.
Silhouette Pose Feature-Based Human Action Classification Using Capsule Network
Authors: Saif A. F. M. Saifuddin , Khan Md. Akib Shahriar , Hadi Abir Mohammad , Karmoker Rahul Proshad , Gomes Joy Julian
Published: March 2021

Recent years have seen a rise in the use of various machine learning techniques in computer vision, particularly in posing feature-based human action recognition which includes convolutional neural networks (CNN) and recurrent neural network (RNN). CNN-based methods are useful in recognizing human actions for combined motions (i.e., standing up, hand shaking, walking). However, in case of uncertainty of camera motion, occlusion, and multiple people, CNN suppresses important feature information and is not efficient enough to recognize variations for human action. Besides, RNN with long short-term memory (LSTM) requires more computational power to retain memories to classify human actions. This research proposes an extended framework based on capsule network using silhouette pose features to recognize human actions. Proposed extended framework achieved high accuracy of 95.64% which is higher than previous research methodology. Extensive experimental validation of the proposed extended framework reveals efficiency which is expected to contribute significantly in action recognition research.
Laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy for benign biliary stricture
Authors: Sahoo Manash Ranjan , Ali Manwar Sheikh , Sarthak Siddhant , Nayak Jyotirmay
Published: March 2021

Background:

Gallstone disease is common in India, and since primary management involves surgery, it is one of the most commonly performed surgeries by a general surgeon either laparoscopically or open. There are various factors which are responsible for intra- and post-operative complications. These factors result in significant injuries which cause serious post-operative complications. Amongst them, benign biliary stricture is one such significant complication which is primarily managed by open surgery, but since advent of laparoscopy, there has been an increased interest in doing this repair laparoscopically.

Materials and Methods:

This is a retrospective study of 16 patients having obstructive jaundice due to benign biliary stricture on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography who were operated consecutively over the past 10 years laparoscopically and underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy.

Results:

All patients underwent laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy. The mean surgical time was 280 min, and the mean blood loss was 176 ml. In the post-operative period, most of the patients were started orally after 48 h; four had atelectasis, eight had surgical site infection, none had seroma and two had bile leak. All post-operative complications responded to conservative management.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrates that laparoscopic surgery for benign biliary strictures is safe and feasible with acceptable results.
Effect of one anastomosis gastric bypass on liver function tests
Authors: Sam Miraheal Adadzewa , Hussain Abdulzahra , Pegler Maya Elizabeth , Pearson Emma Jane Bligh , Omar Islam , Boyle Maureen , Singhal Rishi , Mahawar Kamal
Published: March 2021

Context:

Some studies have shown that one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) results in the derangement of liver function tests (LFTs). We wanted to study this in our patients.

Aims:

The aims are to study the effect of OAGB on LFTs and to compare the effect of a biliopancreatic limb (BPL) of 150 cm (OAGB-150) to a BPL of 200 cm (OAGB-200).

Settings and Design:

The study was a retrospective cohort study conducted at a university hospital.

Materials and Methods:

Information was obtained from our prospectively maintained database and hospital's computerised records.

Statistical Analysis:

A P < 0.05 was regarded statistically significant; however, given the number of variables examined, findings should be regarded as exploratory.

Results:

A total of 405 patients underwent an OAGB-200 (n = 234) or OAGB-150 (n = 171) in our unit between October 2012 and July 2018. There were significant improvements in gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) levels at 1 and 2 years after OAGB-200 and significant worsening in the levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and albumin at 1 and 2 years. There was a significant improvement in GGT levels at 1 and 2 years after OAGB-150 and in alanine transaminase levels at 1 year. There was a significant worsening in ALP and albumin levels at both follow-up points in this group. OAGB-150 group had a significantly lower bilirubin level at 1 year and significantly fewer abnormal ALP values at 2 years in comparison with OAGB-200 patients.

Conclusions:

This exploratory study demonstrates the overall safety of OAGB with regard to its effect on LFTs, with no remarkable difference between OAGB-150 and OAGB-200.
Minimally invasive esophagectomy
Authors: Kar Madhabananda , Imaduddin Mohammed , Muduly Dillip K. , Sultania Mahesh , Houghton Tim , Panigrahi Manas Kumar , Misra Satyajeet , Patra Susama , Mohakud Sudipta
Published: March 2021

Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for oesophageal cancer has gained wide popularity in recent years due to its improved morbidity and mortality outcomes. We describe our modified technique of MIE in prone position with preservation of the arch of azygos vein. In our experience with 14 patients, the mean operative duration was 378 min (standard deviation [SD] 378 ± 59 min) and the mean blood loss was 390 ml (SD 390 ± 142 ml). The mean lymph node count was 28 (range 17–54). The Visick score was I in 12 (85.7%) patients and II in 2 (14.3%) patients at follow-up. The preservation of azygos vein arch is a technically feasible procedure and may be associated with a better quality of life outcome.
Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey (AWURSS-11)
Authors: Farahat Mohamed , Mesallam Tamer A. , Alrasheed Abdullah A. , Malki Khalid H.
Published: March 2021

Background:

The Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey (WURSS) is a patient-oriented tool that has been developed to evaluate patient QOL in a disease-specific manner

. Objectives:

This study aimed to generate an Arabic purview of Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey WURSS-11 (AWURSS-11) and to assess its validity and reliability in normal subjects and common cold patients.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study has been carried out in King Abdulaziz University Hospital and Prince Sultan Medical Military City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between October 2017 and May 2018. The generated AWURSS-11 was administered to 197 patients with common cold and 67 asymptomatic participants. Cronbach's alpha tested the internal consistency of the AWURSS-11, while intraclass correlation coefficient was used to study test-retest reliability. The patients and control results were compared to test the clinical validity of the AWURSS-11.

Results:

AWURSS-11 showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.896). Furthermore, good test-retest was found for the three domains and the total scores with significantly high intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC = 0.93). Significant difference was resulted between the AWURSS-11 score of the patients and the asymptomatic group (P = 0.0001).

Conclusion:

The results showed that the AWURSS-11 is a tool that is valid and reliable and can be even be used to assess common cold symptoms in patients who are Arabic speakers.
Diagnostic value of fibroblast growth factor 23 for abdominal aortic calcification in Indonesian hemodialysis patients
Authors: Muzasti Riri Andri , Lubis Netty Delvrita
Published: March 2021

Objective:

Homeostasis of serum phosphorus and calcitriol level is regulated mainly by fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). Studies show that elevated serum FGF23 level was significantly associated with aortic calcification severity, peripheral blood vessels, and a higher score of coronary artery calcification in patients undergoing hemodialysis. We did this cross-sectional study to determine the FGF23 diagnostic value for abdominal aortic calcification in Indonesian hemodialysis patients.

Materials and Methods:

This study included seventy-five, chronic hemodialysis patients. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method was used to measure serum intact FGF23 level, and abdominal aortic calcification was detected by lateral lumbar X-ray. The diagnostic value of FGF23 was analyzed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.

Results:

fifty-one (68.0%) patients had abdominal aortic calcification (AAC). Serum intact FGF23 level ranged from 217 to 950 pg/mL with a median level of 328 pg/mL. The FGF23 levels in the serum of patients with AAC were significantly higher than those without AAC (P < 0.001). The best cutoff point was 277 pg/mL. The calculated area under the ROC curves was 0.959 (95% confidence interval, 0.912–1.00); sensitivity was 94.0% and specificity was 84.0% (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

serum intact FGF23 level may be proposed as a proper tool for abdominal aortic calcification in Indonesian hemodialysis patients.
Eleven Absorbed Constituents and 91 Metabolites of Chuanxiong Rhizoma Decoction in Rats
Authors: Xu Feng , Zhang Lei , Zhao Xin , Zhou Qi-Le , Liu Guang-Xue , Yang Xiu-Wei , Yang Dong-Hui , Cai Shao-Qing
Published: March 2021

Objective:

Chuanxiong Rhizoma (CR, the dried rhizomes of Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine that promotes qi to activate blood, dispels wind, and relieves pain. To date, more than 118 constituents of CR have been isolated and identified. However, the in vivo mechanism of CR decoction is unclear and needs further investigation. In addition, to clarify the effective forms of CR, it is essential to reveal the absorbed constituents and metabolites of CR.

Materials and Methods:

The absorbed constituents and metabolites in urine and plasma samples of rats orally administered with CR decoction were screened and characterized using a high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector and combined with electrospray ionization ion trap time-of-flight multistage mass spectrometry technique.

Results:

In total, 102 compounds, including 11 absorbed constituents (eight phthalides and three phthalic acids) and 91 metabolites (71 phthalide-related and 20 phenolic acid-related), were detected in drug-containing rat urine and plasma samples, among which 33 were new metabolites of either CR or its constituents. Based on the structures of these metabolites, six phthalides (ligustilide, senkyunolide I/H, senkyunolide J/N, and butylidenephthalide) and three phenolic acids (ferulic acid, isoferulic acid, and caffeic acid) were proposed as their precursors. They were also deduced to be the main absorbed constituents of CR decoction, which should have closer relationships with its pharmacological effects than other constituents. Phthalide-related metabolites were formed through the metabolic reactions of hydration, hydroxylation, cysteine conjugation, acetylcysteine conjugation, methanethiol conjugation, mercaptomethanol conjugation, glucuronidation, and sulfation, whereas the phenolic acid-related metabolites were mainly formed by glucuronidation and sulfation.

Conclusions:

Six phthalides and three phenolic acids were shown to be the main precursors of the metabolites of CR, and 33 compounds were new metabolites of either CR or its constituents. These results are helpful for further understanding of the in vivo mechanism and effective forms of CR.
طرق بديلة لتقييم اللغة في العصر الرقمي
Authors: تركي السليماني تركي السليماني
Published: March 2021

يستكشف هذا المقال كيف يمكن لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات (ICT) مساعدة معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية على تحويل عملية التقييم التقليدية بشكل جذري، وذلك بهدف تطوير ممارساتهم التدريسية ومساعدتهم في الحصول على نظرة متعمقة للتقدم الأكاديمي الفعلي لطلابهم من متعلمي اللغة الإنجليزية بطريقة أفضل وأكثر دقة. لقد أظهرت العديد من الأبحاث والدراسات الحديثة الطرق والفوائد المتوقعة لدمج تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات في عملية تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وذلك في محاولةٍ لمواءمة عملية التعلم مع احتياجات المتعلمين وتغيير الطريقة التقليدية للتعلم والتعليم لكلٍ من الطلاب والمعلمين. ومع ذلك، لم يتم مناقشة طرقٍ عمليةٍ بديلةٍ لتقييم أداء الطلاب رغم أهمية هذا الجانب في إنجاح عملية تحويل تجربة التعلم في العصر الرقمي في القرن الحادي والعشرين. إن بيئة تعلم العصر الرقمي الحقيقة لا تهدف إلى إعداد متعلمين قادرين فقط على اجتياز اختبارات اللغة المعيارية الموحدة، ولكنها تسعى إلى ابتكار أساليب تقييم أصيلة تعكس خبرات التعلم داخل وخارج الفصول الدراسية بشكل حقيقي. تهدف هذه الورقة العلمية إلى تغيير طريقة تفكير معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية وتصميمهم لأدوات التقييم البديلة وذلك من خلال دعمها بأدوات تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات من أجل مساعدة الطلاب على عرض مهاراتهم اللغوية وإثبات تحصيلهم الفعلي في اللغة الإنجليزية بطرق متعددة ومتنوعة.
تحديث النص الفقهي مختارات من كتاب المنار للعلامة المقبلي ( 1108هـ)
Authors: عبد الولي بن عبد الواحد بن لطف عبد الولي بن عبد الواحد بن لطف
Published: March 2021

عنوان هذا البحث تحديث النص الفقهي (مختارات من كتاب المنار للعلامة المقبلي) وهو درس عن واقع النقد في المدونة الفقهية نظرية وتاريخا, نُظم البحث في تمهيد عن المقبلي وكتابه المنار ومبحثين الأول عن النقد الشكلي نُمذج له بمراجعات قدمها المقبلي في اللغة الفقهية, وثانية في استعمال المصطلح وثالثة في الاقتباس والإسناد الكتابي, وخُصص المبحث الثاني لنماذج إشارية للنقد الموضوعي في خلال عرض موجز عن نسبية الاجتهاد وتجيير الفتوى, والموضوعية في التحرير, وخاتمة رسمت الصورة الجامعة للدرس رمزه ومحتواه وأثره. تعد مسألة نقد المدونة الفقهية من النوازل العصرية عميقة التأثير, تداول القول فيها طائفة من الباحثين برؤية موجهة لا تنتمي للموضوعية, ولا حظ لها في التجرد للحقيقة, ومع ذلك صالت في أروقة التعليم وأحدثت صخبا شد الأذهان وتساقط في جلبته فئام من المبتدئين, وتحول الفقه الإسلامي إلى منصة الاتهام!! يؤكد هذا الدرس على أن تجزئة الشبه والمثارات المشكلة والرد عليها لم يعد عملاً كافيا, ويرى أن تحصين الاعتبار لعلم الفقه الإسلامي يبدأ من تدوير البحث الفقهي في أطر الفقه ذاته واستنطاق تاريخه المشرق من كوامنه هو وتمكينه من تبديد الشبهات بالعرض النابه والميسر لحركة التدافعات الفلسفية التي خاضها الفقه عبر التاريخ؛ ليثبت أن النقد واكب الكتابة الفقهية ولم ينفصل عنها.
INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SATTVA SARATA AND EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE - AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Yadav Manisha , Panda Srikanta Kumar , Arora Nishi
Published: March 2021

In Ayurveda, the “Sara” word is used for the Vishuddhatara Dhatu (Tissue excellence). Sara is essence of Dhatu which provides strength and stability to the body. Determination of Sara of a person gives a clue of one’s structural and metabolic characteristic as well as physical and mental disposition, which help to check out the line of treatment of a person and prescribing a favorable regimen and diet. Sattva Sara is the most purified form of Sattva. The present study aims at assessing Sattva Sarata and Emotional Intelligence. The participants of the study were included 60 subjects between age group of 16 to 30 years. A proforma, spe-cially designed on the basis of characteristics features describe in Brihattrayee for assess the Sattva Sarata. Emotional Intelligence was assessed by Mayer Salovey Caruso Emotional intelligence Test (MSCEIT). MSCEIT is based on a series of Emotion based problem solving items. Finding of the study revealed that the association in Sattva Sarata and Emotional Intelligence was statistically significant at (P value <0.05).

Keywords: Sara, Sattva Sara, Emotional Intelligence
What Therapists Learn from Psychotherapy Clients: Effects on Personal and Professional Lives
Authors: Hatcher Sherry , Kipper-Smith Adriana , Waddell Manuela , Uhe Mechtild , West Joanne , Boothe Jason , Frye Joan , Tighe Katherine , Usselman Kelly , Gingras Patricia
Published: March 2021

While considerable research has examined how clients learn from psychotherapists, there is only sparse literature on what therapists learn from their therapy clients. In a qualitative, exploratory study, nine researchers interviewed 61 psychologists from across North America in order to see what psychotherapists may have learned and how they have been affected by their clients both personally and professionally. Participants responded to nine open-ended questions on learning about life-lessons, relationships, ethical decision-making, coping, courage, wisdom, psychopathology, personality, cultural differences, lifespan development and more. Participants’ richly elaborated responses were coded thematically and narrative data illustrates the most frequent themes. Therapists reported learning a great deal across each of the questions, consistently expressing respect for their clients' resilience, courage and moral sensibilities.
Fostering Change in Organizational Culture Using a Critical Ethnographic Approach
Authors: Brander Rosemary , Patterson Margo , Chan Yolande
Published: March 2021

Healthcare organizations are striving to meet legislated and public expectations to include patients as equal partners in their care, and research is needed to guide successful implementation and outcomes. The current research examined the meaning of customer service as related to the culture of care relationships within a Canadian hospital in southeastern Ontario. The goals were to better understand these expectations, develop shared meanings and influence cultural change from the perspective of the organization’s employees about their interactions with patients, families and work colleagues, and to generate ideas and groundswell for change. An ethnographic approach within the critical research paradigm was used over the course of a three phase study, where direct care healthcare providers (Phase 1), mid-level leaders (Phase 2) and senior leaders (Phase 3) volunteered to explore their values, philosophies and suggestions for change in the organization’s care relationships. This paper describes Phase 2 of the overall research project. A mixed methodology was used where mid-level leaders were individually surveyed and then participated in a focus group and/or interview to discuss these concepts. Mid-level leaders indicated that providing excellent customer service was important in their own work with many customers including staff, patients and their families, students, volunteers and outside agencies. They believed that this in turn led to improved partnerships for care, health service transitions and linkages, customer satisfaction and health outcomes. The majority stated that the organization’s culture would support change related to customer service relationships and opportunities for this were explored.
The Lived Experience of a Doctoral Student: The Process of Learning and Becoming
Authors: Callary Betina , Werthner Penny , Trudel Pierre
Published: March 2021

The PhD experience is often a transition from student to future faculty member, which involves considerable learning and development (Glaze, 2002; Hockey, 2004). Using a lifelong learning perspective (Jarvis, 2009), the purpose of this article is to explore, through a reflective self-study, my process of learning throughout the PhD degree. In this qualitative self-study, I kept a detailed personal, professional, and academic reflective journal over four years and used the journal entries as data to explore the process of learning. The results reveal my ‘process of becoming’, moving from a beginner PhD student to an aspiring professor and new mother. The results are discussed in light of how I learned during the four years of the PhD, and how my lifetime of previous experiences influenced the learning that occurred.
Home-School Relationships: A Qualitative Study with Diverse Families
Authors: Cardona Betty , Jain Sachin , Canfield-Davis Kathy
Published: March 2021

This qualitative case study explored how families from diverse cultural backgrounds understood family involvement in the context of early childhood care and educational settings. Participants in the study included nine members from six families who had children enrolled in three early childhood care and education programs. The primary method of data collection included in-depth interviews with the parents of these children. A second data source was obtained through non-participant observations in each of the three programs. Findings revealed that the way families understand parent involvement is strongly influenced by issues of ethnicity, social class, level of education, and language.
My Sister, Our Stories: Exploring the Lived Experience of School Leavers through Narrative and Poetics
Authors: Davis C. , Pepperell Jennifer
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore the educational experiences of two adult female siblings who are both school leavers. Through the use of thematic narrative analysis, sibling narratives and poetic re-presentations, their stories were developed. These stories represent the participants’ experiences of prior schooling and their current commitments to education. While each story conveyed a profound similarity in terms of prior schooling, contrasting narratives were illustrated through description of transitional moments and sibling relationship. The analysis also explored the intersections of race, gender, and social class within educative moments of the life experiences of the participants.
The Perceived Effect of the Sociocultural Context on HIV/AIDS Identity Incorporation
Authors: Baumgartner Lisa
Published: March 2021

Contexts influence the experience of disease. In this study, I examined how the sociocultural context (e.g., race, class, gender, and sexual orientation) affected the experience of living with HIV/AIDS and the incorporation of the HIV/AIDS identity into the self. I interviewed 36 individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Findings indicate that race, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation affected access to HIV/AIDS resources and/or the disclosure of one’s HIV-positive status that, in turn, influenced the integration of the HIV/AIDS identity into the self. Additional research concerning the impact of gender on the HIV/AIDS identity corporation process is warranted.
Qualitative Research Ladder for Fledging Researchers A Review of Essentials of Qualitative Inquiry
Authors: Fard Sepideh
Published: March 2021

In order to qualify our research, I think quantitative studies are not enough. A s a matter of fact, we need more qualitative studies especially if we are dealing with human traits and the social sciences’ studies as the numbers would not suffice. In doing so, there is a need for resear4chers to acquire a full understanding of qualitative research methodology, data collection procedures and the risks and issues related to them. For the beginners to enter in to the ocean of qualitative research areas, it seems necessary to have good sourcebooks to get a general view of this type of research and then deeply dive in the ocean of qualitative studies which needs lots of endeavor. In Essentials of Qualitative Inquiry, Maria J. Mayan (2009) provides a handy ladder for these beginning qualitative researchers to gain an introductory perspective.
$rho$-Attractive Elements in Modular Function Spaces
Authors: IQBAL H. , ABBAS M. , KHAN S. H.
Published: March 2021

In this paper, we introduce the notion of ρ-attractive elements in modular function spaces. A new class of mappings called ρ-k-nonspreading mappings is also introduced. Making a good use of the two notions, we ﬁrst prove existence results and then some approximation results in the setup of modular function spaces. An example is presented to support the results proved herein.
Triangular System of Higher Order Singular Fractional Differential Equations
Authors: TAIEB AMELE , DAHMANI ZOUBIR
Published: March 2021

In this paper, we introduce a high dimensional system of singular fractional diﬀerential equations. Using Schauder ﬁxed point theorem, we prove an existence result. We also investigate the uniqueness of solution using the Banach contraction principle. Moreover, we study the Ulam-Hyers stability and the generalized-Ulam-Hyers stability of solutions. Some illustrative examples are also presented.
Hubungan Status Gizi Dan Anemia Dengan Kejadian Bayi Berat Badan Lahir Rendah Di Rumah Sakit Dustira Cimahi Tahun 2018
Authors: Lestari Endah
Published: March 2021

Di Indonesia batas ambang LILA dengan resiko KEK adalah 23,5 cm hal ini berarti ibu hamil dengan resiko KEK di perkirakan akan melahirkan bayi BBLR. Pada ibu hamil yang menderita anemia berat kemungkinan melahirkan bayi BBLR dan premature lebih besar. Tujuan Penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisa hubungan Status gizi dan Anemia dengan kejadian BBLR di Rumah sakit Dustira Kota Cimahi.  Metode penelitian ini menggunakan survey analitik dengan rancangan Cross sectional. Sampel kasus sebanyak 100 orang. Sampel penelitian ini yaitu ibu bersalin. Pengukuran menggunakan data primer dengan lembar cheklis. Hasil uji chi-square menunjukan bahwa nilai p sebesar 0,006, berarti p<0,05 maka disimpulkan bahwa “Terdapat hubungan antara status gizi dengan kejadian BBLR”. Nilai p sebesar 0,025, berarti p<0,05 maka disimpulkan bahwa “Terdapat hubungan antara anemia dengan kejadian Berat Badan lahir rendah (BBLR) di Rumah Sakit dustira Kota Cimahi
Intervensi Cogntive Behavioral Therapy Pada Pasien Dengan Gangguan Kepribadian Menghindar (Avoidant)
Authors: Afriyenti Lenny Utama
Published: March 2021

Gangguan kepribadian menghindar adalah salah satu bentuk dari gangguan kepribadian. Penelitian kali ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran dari individu dengan gangguan kepribadian menghindar serta melihat efektifitas dari intervensi Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) pada pasien yang mengalami gangguan menghindar tersebut. Dari hasil intervensi didapat perubahan pada pikiran pasien yang mengalami distorsi kognitif, dimana pasien menyadari adanya pikiran-pikiran negative mengenai dirinya yang mempengaruhi core belief, pasien akhirnya menjadi lebih rasional, dan membiasakan diri untuk menggunakan alternative respon atas pikiran irasional yang muncul. Sebelum intervensi diberikan skor kecemasan pasien berada pada level tinggi dengan skor 36. Setelah intervensi CBT diberikan, skala kecemasan menjadi sedang berada pada skor 22
The Effects of Government Regulation and Distinctive Capability on the Cost Leadership Strategy to Drive the Business Performance of Minimarket Chain
Authors: Harischandra Tanuraharjo Hans
Published: March 2021

The minimarket competition in Indonesia is very tight and dominated by the two largest minimarket chain, Indomaret and Alfamart. This study aims to examine the effects of government regulation and distinctive capability on the cost leadership strategy and its implications for the business performance of minimarket chain in Indonesia. It is based on empirical gap, not based on theoretical gap. The variables of distinctive capability and cost leadership strategy are relevant to the competitive advantage and sustainability. The method is explanatory survey, and the data is analyzed quantitatively on primary data. The unit of analysis is a minimarket chain in Indonesia. Time horizon is a cross section (one shoot). The populations are all minimarket chain companies in Indonesia which has the same set of characteristics amounted to 20. The analysis design used in this study is Partial Least Square. The coverage of samples under 100 respondents is very valid to use PLS. The results showed that cost leadership strategy dominantly was influenced by ownership of distinctive capability and was supported by government regulation. Cost leadership strategy has the most influence in directly increasing business performance. Government regulation and distinctive strategy can directly improve business performance, but the effect is smaller when compared to indirect effects through the cost leadership strategy. The findings of this study have implications for the management that efforts to improve business performance rely on the development of a cost leadership strategy, which is built on ownership of distinctive capability and adaptation of government regulation. Cost leadership strategy is suitable to be applied in this industry because of its hypercompetitive market structure. In addition, government regulations have a significant impact on the retail industry's strategy in Indonesia
Ruci's Joint Marketing Public Relations Strategy in Conducting and Communicating Rebranding to Increase Sales Value
Authors: Sharron Sanjaya Theresia
Published: March 2021

This research is expected to provide clearer explanations to readers regarding the Strategy of Marketing Public Relations Ruci’s Joint conducting and communicating rebranding to increase sales value. The purpose of this research is to know Marketing Public Relations Ruci’s Joint’s Strategy in conducting and communicationg rebranding to increase sales value. The main theory used is Marketing Public Relations and the other supporting theories are brand, and rebranding. The method of insulation used is a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection thechniques are done by conducting in-depth interviews, and observations. The speakers in this study are form internal and external companies. The data obtained from the subject of this study are analyzed by data analysis techniques, while for the data trust techniques using source triangulation data.
Measurement of The Green Waste Index Study in Bandung City
Authors: Indrawati  , Fariz Indra Permana
Published: March 2021

The rise of population is one of the factors on the increasing amount of waste in urban area. Aside from the mentioned factor, the increase of waste also caused by changes in society consumption pattern which significantly affect the waste amount, especially in urban areas. The changes in consumption pattern shown from daily lives of urban residents, for example the habit in fast food consumption which generates garbage in the form of food container, disposable spoon and forks, and wrappers. In the City of Bandung area, to increase the effectivity in waste management, the government strengthen the waste management regulation, from home to industrial scale. Managing waste from its source is a strategic point in supporting the success of waste management. This research aims to determine Bandung green waste index, in which green waste index in a waste management concept using 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), which also an attribute of green city.

This research was performed by conducting interviews to 30 respondents, screened using the quadruple helix concept: government, expert/researcher, business actors, and general society. Based on the method, this research is categorized as a mixed-method study whereupon the researcher employed both qualitative and quantitative methods.  Triangulation, peer debriefing, and word association were the qualitative methods employed while validity and reliability, spearman rank, and index tabulation were the quantitative methods used.

The results of the research indicate that the green waste index of city of Bandung was 72.44, which falls in the category “adequate.” The results illustrate that although the green waste management is acceptable, several aspects were still lacking. This refers to the grading scale utilized by assessors of the Indonesian Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation (RISTEKDIKTI)
Maintaining The Teacher’s Performance of Saint Peter Primary School Kelapa Gading Teachers During Home Online Learning Amidst Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors: Della Herpriyanti Yovita , Simbolon Bintang R
Published: March 2021

This qualitative research which has purpose to analyze how to maintain  teacher’s performance during home online learning is using descriptive analysis method. Saint Peter Primary School has been using Microsoft 365   and Zoom application in all process of teaching learning and interaction between colleagues and all students during the pandemic time. The use of  digital application features have been formed the primary basis of school administration which is conducted individually by teacher of Saint Peter Primary School  and was monitored by the school principal. This research was conducted by processing the qualitative data obtained from in-depth interview towards informant of school staff and teachers of Saint Peter Primary School. The data collection was conducted through observation, in-depth interview towards informant and so was documentation. The subjects of this research are the school principal and also the teachers. In this qualitative research   it is  known  that teacher’s performance appear in preparing, implementing and assessing the teaching learning with the use of digital applications during the online learning in pandemic time. Despite the all the weakness circumstances of home online learning, it is known that the quality of education is obviously  adequate.
Edupoly : Az SSC szektor népszerűsítésének lehetőségei
Authors: Mucsi Réka
Published: March 2021

A mű bemutatja az Employer branding folyamatát és a Gamification, mint az SSC szektor népszerűsítésének másik lehetőséget. Fő mondanivalója azonban az Edutus Egyetem oktatási folyamatait elősegítő „játék” kitalálása, annak felhasználása és lehetséges tovább fejlesztése.
The Impact of Financial Access on Female Labour Force Participation: Evidence from Panel Estimation
Authors: Eng Khai Ying , Law Chee-Hong , Loke Yiing Jia
Published: March 2021

This paper examines the relationship between financial access and economic empowerment among females, i.e., female labour force participation by testing a panel data of 51 countries ranging from 2004 to 2016. The number of bank branches and automated teller machines, both in thousand square feet and a hundred thousand adults, are applied as financial access indicators. The estimation method employed is the dynamic panel system generalized method of moment estimators. The control variables in the equation are the life expectancy, gross domestic product per capita, and female education enrolment. The results showed that bank branches have more noticeable impacts than automated teller machines in affecting the female labour force participation rate, implying that bank branches' services have a more substantial influence on women empowerment than automated teller machines. Furthermore, financial access indicators show a negative association with female labour force participation, probably due to female discrimination in financial access or the income effect caused by better financial access. Another possible reason is that the development policies could have bypassed women, as indicated by previous studies. To overcome this situation, governments could improve their financial service to ensure that financial access benefits women empowerment, including exploring the microfinance and special loans for female borrowers.