bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antecedents of user intention to donate to content creators in social media: A dual-attribute model perspective
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: March 2021

I conducted an online survey with 356 WeChat Official Account users to explore how user donation intention was affected by antecedents related to the charitable and consumptive attributes of their donation. I used structural equation modeling and hierarchical regression analysis to
test the hypotheses, and found that the antecedents of emotional attachment (related to the charitable attribute) and perceived fairness (related to the consumptive attribute) were positively related to user donation intention. In addition, identification and interaction were positively related
to emotional attachment, WeChat Official Account article value and other users' donation behavior were positively related to perceived fairness, and impulse buying tendency strengthened (vs. weakened) the positive relationship between emotional attachment (vs. perceived fairness) and user
donation intention. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Impact of differential leadership on innovative behavior of employees: A double-edged sword
Authors: Wu Mengyun , Zhang Linrong , Imran Muhammad , Xu Jing , Yu Ruihui
Published: March 2021

We investigated if differential leadership predicts the innovative behavior of employees, and examined the mediating roles of work engagement and ego depletion in this relationship. Using a three-wave research design we collected leader–member dyad data from 198 leaders and 485
employees at nine Chinese companies. Results show that differential leadership had opposite effects, that is, it positively predicted the innovative behavior of employees through the mediator of work engagement, and it negatively predicted the innovative behavior of employees through the mediator
of ego depletion. These findings contribute to understanding of the relationship between differential leadership and employees' innovative behavior, and provide a new theoretical perspective on differential leadership.
Validation of the Chinese version of the Emotion Awareness Questionnaire for use with adolescents
Authors: Dong Boshi , Xu Guangxing
Published: March 2021

We tested the validity and reliability of the Emotion Awareness Questionnaire (EAQ), and examined the correlation between emotional awareness and social anxiety with three samples of Chinese adolescent students. In Sample 1 (n = 724) we used exploratory factor analysis to determine
the scale's construct validity, finding that the 26-item, sixfactor measure had high accuracy, and a subsequent confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit to the data. Sample 2 (n = 464) results show that the EAQ had good psychometric properties, and its concurrent validity was
confirmed with the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Short Form as a criterion. Sample 3 (n = 216) results show that emotional awareness was significantly and negatively correlated with social anxiety. Cronbach's alpha internal consistencies in the three samples were
.71, .74, and .73, respectively. The revised scale was determined to be reliable for examining emotional awareness among Chinese adolescents as well as the correlation between emotional awareness and social anxiety in this population.
Silver Russell syndrome in a preterm girl with 8q12.1 deletion encompassing PLAG1.
Authors: Fernández-Fructuoso José Ramón , Torre-Sandoval Cristina De la , Harbison Madeleine , Chantot-bastaraud Sandra , Temple I. , Lloreda-Garcia Jose Maria , Olmo-Sanchez Maria , Netchine Professor Irene
Published: March 2021

Silver Russell syndrome (SRS) is a congenital disorder characterised by
intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), feeding difficulties and
postnatal growth retardation. In a small number of cases PLAG1
variants have been described (OMIM #618907). PLAG1
haploinsufficiency decreases IGF2 expression and produces a Silver
Russell syndrome like phenotype. Here, we describe the phenotype and
molecular features of a 26 months girl with clinical features of SRS and
a de novo 2.1 Mb deletion encompassing PLAG1 is reported in association
with clinical features suggestive of SRS.
Corticosteroids for the management of parapneumonic pleural effusion in children: a 15-year experience
Authors: THIMMESCH MATTHIEU , LEBRUN Frédéric , PIERART Frédéric , GENIN Caroline , LOECKX Isabelle , MULDER André , DEMARET Pierre
Published: March 2021

Objective: Description of the use of corticosteroids for the management
of parapneumonic pleural effusion in children. Methods: Retrospective
monocenter cohort study of all children hospitalized with a discharge
diagnosis of parapneumonic pleural effusion during a 15-year period.
Results: We documented 97 cases of parapneumonic effusion during the
study period, with a median age (interquartile range (IQR)) of 43
(33-61) months. Most of the children benefited from an evacuation of the
pleural effusion (89/97, 91.8%): 21 patients (21.6%) were treated with
needle thoracocentesis only, while a chest tube was inserted in 68
children (70.1%). Thirty-two patients (33%) were treated with
intrapleural fibrinolysis. Fifty-five children (56.7%) received
corticosteroids for persistent fever. The median time (IQR) between
hospital admission and initiation of corticosteroids was 5.5 (4-7) days.
When corticosteroids were initiated, children were febrile since 9 (IQR
8-11) days. The fever ceased in a median (IQR) of 0 (0-1) day after
corticosteroids initiation. Only 1 patient required a video-assisted
thoracoscopy that was provided because of morphological reasons (morbid
obesity). No children treated with corticosteroids required surgery. All
children were discharged alive from hospital. The median (IQR) hospital
length of stay was 11 (8-14) days, with no difference between children
with and without corticosteroids. Conclusion: Our results indicate that
corticosteroids could be associated with a significant reduction in the
use of surgical procedures and with a prompt clinical improvement.
Corticosteroids could thus offer a non-invasive therapeutic alternative
for children with parapnemonic effusions when antibiotics and pleural
drainage are considered a failure.
The first reported case of Noonan syndrome complicated with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Authors: Kakizaki Satoru , Uehara Daisuke , Tojima Hiroki , Suga Takayoshi , Yamazaki Yuichi , Sato Ken , Kubo Norio , Shirabe Ken , Yokota Takayuki , Shibuya Kei , Maehara Tatsurou , Yokoo Hideaki , Naganuma Atsushi , Uraoka Toshio
Published: March 2021

Noonan syndrome is a genetic multisystem disorder characterized by
distinctive facial features, developmental delay, congenital heart
disease, and other conditions. It is associated with mutation of genes
encoding the proteins in the RAS-MAPK pathway, including PTPN11. We
herein describe the first case of Noonan syndrome complicated with
hepatocellular carcinoma.
Pregnancy Outcome of a COVID-19 Infected Teenager in Remote Nepal: A Case Report from Nepal
Authors: Koirala Saugat , Shrestha Pradeep , Lamichhane Machhindra
Published: March 2021

We present in this report case of a-19-year-old teenager who had
presented in her near term, infected with COVID-19 and delivered in
rural part of Nepal. She is probably one of the first COVID-19 infected
case in this country to be delivered normally.
Insights from the Software Design of a Multiphysics Multicomponent Scientific Code
Authors: Dubey Anshu
Published: March 2021

Using simulations for scientific discovery requires that the
software used in the simulations undergoes a rigorous design and
development process similar to that of the lab instruments in the
experimental sciences. To devise a good design methodology it
is critical to understand the requirements, constraints and
challenges. This article describes insights from the long-term
stewardship of a multiphysics multicomponent software, FLASH, that
was designed more than 20 years ago for astrophysics, now
serves multiple communities, and has been successful in adapting to
the changing world of high-performance computing.
GEODYNAMICS
Authors:   Institute of Physics of the Earth of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Guseva T.V. , Latynina L. ,   Institute of Physics of the Earth of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2021

The important problems of the GPS measurements are the searches of the earthquake precursors and study of irreversible and varying displacement of the Earth crust, due to the strongest earthquakes. With development of GPS systems and improvement of satellite technologies of measurements and methods of processing there was possible to in detail register the processes occurring during activization of seismicity. GPS measurement with the large frequency of registration of satellite signals are the powerful tool of study longperiodical waves at the strongest earthquakes. There are considered the examples of registration of the irreversible and coseismical horizontal displacements and deformations of the Earth crust surface arising during the tectonical processes, accompanied the strong earthquakes (Izmit by 1999, Alaska 2002, Sumatra 2004 etc.).
GEODYNAMICS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Fys М. M. , Sohor А. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Fotsa R. S. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: March 2021

The internal and external planet potential computation algorithm with use of piecewise-continuous functions is presented.
GEODYNAMICS
Authors:   Department of seismicity of the Carpathian region of the Subbotin Institute of geophysics of NAS of Ukraine, Nazarevych L.Ye. , Nazarevych A. V. ,   Carpathian branch of Subbotin Institute of geophysics of NAS of Ukraine
Published: March 2021

In the article the seismicity and deep structure of lithosphere of Bukovyna and adjoining territories is analysed and the general geomechanical scheme of seismotectonic process in subregion is proposed, which adjusts with present tectonophysical, seismological, geological and geodesic data and explains observed here spatial-temporal, energetic and other peculiarities of local seismicity and modem geodynamics of lithosphere.
Evaluation of epicardial fat tissue thickness and aortic stiffness in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Akın Melike Nur , Kasap Burcu , Akın Fatih , Sezgin Burak , Altun İbrahim , Camuzcuoğlu Aysun , Deveer Rüya , Turhan Nilgun
Published: March 2021

Objective We aimed to assess the relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease by measuring epicardial fat tissue thickness and aortic stiffness in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Methods 28 pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and 25 pregnant women without gestational diabetes mellitus were included in the research. Body mass index, laboratory values, blood pressure measurements and obstetric history findings of the study population were recorded. All participants of the study population were evaluated with transthoracic echocardiography between 24 and 28 weeks of gestational period. The measurement of epicardial fat tissue thickness was taken and aortic stiffness index was also calculated. Results The age, gravidity, parity and obstetric history of the two groups were similar. Epicardial fat tissue thickness was found significantly higher in gestational diabetes mellitus group than control group (0.416 cm and 0.336 cm, respectively; p<0.001). However, no significant difference was found in aortic stiffness measurements of the two groups (p=0.079). Conclusion According to the results of our study, epicardial fat tissue thickness was found to be statistically significantly higher in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus compared to the control group. The fact that no difference was detected in other cardiovascular parameters suggests that measurement of epicardial fat tissue thickness in gestational period may be a beneficial adjunctive tool in early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Does maternal serum progesterone level in early pregnancy predict placental dysfunction in third trimester?
Authors: Doğan Durdağ Gülşen , Yılmaz Baran Şafak , Alemdaroğlu Songül , Kalaycı Hakan , Yüksel Şimşek Seda , Yetkinel Selçuk , Özdoğan Serdinç , Bulgan Kılıçdağ Esra
Published: March 2021

Objective Progesterone, which is necessary for maintenance of pregnancy, is secreted by corpus luteum until 10 weeks of gestation, and is produced from the placenta afterwards. Aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of serum progesterone concentrations measured in 6–8 weeks and 12 weeks of gestation with the parameters that may demonstrate placental dysfunction in the third trimester. Methods Relationship of the progesterone values measured at 6–8 weeks and 12 weeks of gestation with indicators of placental dysfunction, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm delivery and low birth weight, were evaluated. Furthermore, based on a previous study, two groups with progesterone levels below and above 11 ng/mL in early pregnancy were formed, and the difference between these groups regarding gestational outcomes were investigated. Results Progesterone concentrations at 6–8 and 12 weeks of gestation were not significantly different between the subgroups with and without gestational complications indicating placental dysfunction (p>0.05 for all parameters). As for the two groups, significant difference was not found in terms of third trimester complications due to progesterone cut-off of 11 ng/mL at 6-8 weeks of gestation. Conclusion In this study, we did not find progesterone values measured at early and late first trimester periods to be associated with placental dysfunction in the third trimester. Also, we did not validate a previously suggested threshold value to predict gestational outcome. Therefore, routine first trimester progesterone screening in guiding pregnancy follow-up may not be appropriate.
The Other Side: Negative Impacts of Exploiting Renewable Energy Sources
Authors: Ebube Orisa F. , Akan Etim E.
Published: March 2021

The increasing demand for energy threatens the earth with climate change due to emission of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels. This has been the major driver for green energy. Renewable energy has the potential to reduce the negative effects of energy production on the environment at a global scale. However, the technology to harness the energy from renewable sources have only been well developed for the electricity market. Expanding the scope to supply other markets and sectors would lead to increase in demand on rare earth minerals which will reciprocally create negative environmental and socio-economic impacts.  In order to mitigate such impacts, strong regulatory policies will be required to control different aspects of renewable energy sources, the scale of production and footprint on the environment. Recycling renewable energy technology is a step in the right direction. However, the cost of recycling is found to be 5 times the cost of mining. This would affect the price of energy generated from renewable energy sources on a long run. A shift from fossil fuel would imply at least 20 trillion dollars in stranded assets which would trigger a financial collapse. This collapse would possibly lead to the complete loss of the oil, gas and coal industries, power producers, insurance companies and banks that hold loans for these industries.
Postgraduate supervision: A practical reflection on how to support students’ engagement
Authors:   University of Dundee, UK, Fragouli Evangelia
Published: March 2021

The quality of postgraduate education largely depends on effective supervision of postgraduate students. Nowadays, the supervisory role has become more challenging due to different ethnic, cultural, political, economic, linguistic, and educational backgrounds of postgraduate students where their attraction and retention are paramount for educational institutions. Students’ satisfaction balancing studies and other interest is also important during their postgraduate learning experience and supervision is challenged to assist towards this direction as well. Literature about postgraduate supervision has focused on describing the ever-lengthening lists of functions that must be carried out. The present study, through a critical literature review methodology and reflection upon personal practice, explores how postgraduate supervisors can support & engage students with their studies balancing other demands and interests, what are the challenges supervising international students, and how, the supervisory team can manage internal conflicts, function better and more efficiently. The key conclusions show that facilitating development of skills important for students’ ’studies and lives, bridging studies and other demands /interests together, rewarding students’ success, responding to cultural and educational differences & personal interests, and finding ways all members of the supervisory team to work more effectively can lead to more efficient and effective postgraduate supervision.
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Pengucapan Kosakata Bahasa Arab bagi Penutur Bahasa Sunda
Authors: Ali Dea Selviana Novita
Published: March 2021

Pada masa sekarang ini begitu banyak bahasa yang kita dapat ketahui di dunia ini, baik berupa bahasa International ataupun bahasa nasional sekalipun. Tidak dipungkiri bahwa Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang memiliki banyak sekali bahasa daerah. Selain itu sebagai penutur bahasa kita sangat jarang mengetahui unsur-unsur yang ada pada bahasa seperti tentang kajian fonetik. Karena fonetik adalah salah satu bagian pembelajaran linguistik yang mempelajari berbagai bunyi bahasa secara umum, dan tidak memperhatikan makna yang tidak fungsional. Tetapi dalam penerapan ilmu bahasa pada saat ini masih sangat banyak kalangan yang belum mengetahui unsur-unsur penting dalam bahasa seperti fonetik terlebih dalam kajian fonetik bahasa Arab. Adapun objek material penelitian yaitu kosa kata bahasa Arab yang diucapkan oleh penutur Bahasa Sunda. Selain itu antara keterkaitan bahasa Arab dengan bahasa daerah yaitu bahasa Sunda yang memang sangat menarik untuk dikaji, bagaimana keterkaitan sang pentur bahasa daerah dalam mengucapkan bahasa Arab yang merupakan bahasa asing bagi kalangan mereka walaupun bahasa Arab merupakan salah satu ciri bahasa umat Islam. Sifat dari penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan menganalisis data dan menggunakan penelitiaan pustaka dengan menggunakan buku dan jurnal yang terpercaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan dapat menghasilkan suatu ilmu pembelajaran fonetik bahasa Arab dengan penutur bahasa Sunda.

Kata kunci: Bahasa, Crowly, Fonetik
Characterizing English Language Literacy among Famous English Language Educators in China
Authors: Jie LIN , Li Chili
Published: March 2021

The present study explores the features of English language literacy among 12 famous English language educators since the opening-up policy in China, using the narrative research approach. The purpose of this paper is to examine the characteristics of English language literacy among some famous educators in China and the influencing factors in the process of their formations of English language literacy through the analysis of the narrative texts of some foreign language educators. The findings showed that English language literacy among these famous educators is fundamental, developmental, and comprehensive. In addition, it has been found that the formation of their English language literacy is related to social, teacher, and personal factors. This study will be insightful for the cultivation of English language literacy in curriculum reform, teaching practice, and evaluation. Moreover, it will be helpful for the construction of cultivating talents based on the English language literacy, the consummation of the research of English language literacy, and the profound fusion of the talent cultivation.
Using Parallel Corpora in the Translation Classroom: Moving towards a Corpus-driven Pedagogy for Omani Translation Major Students
Authors: Alhassan Awad , Muhammad Naguib Sabtan Yasser , Omar Lamis
Published: March 2021

Research has shown that parallel corpora have potential benefits for translator training and education. Most of the current available Arabic corpora, modern standard or dialectical, are monolingual in nature and there is an apparent lack in the Arabic-English parallel corpora for translation classroom. The present study was aimed to investigate the translation problems encountered by Omani translation major students when translating from Arabic into English with a view to proposing some corpus-informed pedagogy approach for training student translators to overcome these challenges by looking at some model samples of professional translation. Thirty students voluntarily took part in the investigation. The study adopted a combination of both corpus and qualitative methodology whereby some typical problems students would encounter when translating from Arabic-into-English were selected along with some specific Arabic texts involving these problems were prepared and the participants were asked to translate them into English. The participants were provided with some samples of the parallel English translated texts and were asked to compare and contrast their translations with these samples and reflect on the overall experience. They were then interviewed to explore their impressions about and the extent to which they think that parallel corpora would help them improve their translation. Results of data analysis indicated that the participants experienced several translation challenges. They, however, showed an overall positive attitude towards parallel Arabic-English corpora as they reportedly found them very helpful in improving their translation. Pedagogical implications for corpus-informed translation teaching, training and materials design and development are presented and discussed.
The Effect of Explicit Instruction of Requests on Saudi EFL learners using a pre-test, post-test Approach
Authors: A Qari Israa
Published: March 2021

The aim of the current study is to test whether explicit instruction of various L2 request forms can be a useful measure in developing Saudi learners’ linguistic and pragmatic competences. This study is based on the results obtained from a previous research investigating interlanguage requests. The findings in that study suggested that the second language learners were not aware of some of the request strategies which were exclusively employed by the British English native speakers. The aim and the question of this study is to find out whether explicit instruction of request strategies will be effective in helping Saudi EFL learners gain linguistic knowledge and achieve pragmatic appropriateness in making requests in L2. Thirty female foundation year students participated in this study. They were all EFL learners studying at King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The group underwent three phases of instruction: pre-test, instruction/intervention, and post-test. The first and last phases consisted of written questionnaires which were distributed right before and after the instruction phase. The results showed that in the third phase, the students demonstrated great progress in their understanding of request forms in L2. Their improvement was manifested by the learners’ acknowledgement of these forms as proper employment of request strategies in English, recognition of request function names, ability to assign correct functions to linguistic realizations and their overall understanding of the appropriate use of these forms dictated by the weightiness of different request situations.
Charting New Venues for Teaching Literary Texts through Black English Vernacular in EFL Context: Case of H.B. Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Authors: ILES Yamina , BELMEKKI Amine
Published: March 2021

This research paper attempts at studying the operation of literary texts teaching through Black English Vernacular (BEV) in EFL context, selecting the American novel: Uncle Tom’s Cabin, henceforth (UTC), (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) as a parameter of research. Its main aim is to reveal and project the new venues for teaching literary texts through BEV in EFL classroom. The choice of this novel constitutes a luxuriant source of investigation. Additionally, it is abundant with various cultural elements used by its characters. The significance of the study relies on the examination and analysis of lexical items regarding the role of literature in the EFL context between the past and the present time. Also, with the difficulties of using literary texts as language tools in the EFL educational milieu. After implementing a stylistic analytical method on the selected novel, the results of the study end up by the selection of certain lexical entries from Black English that can be used as a reference in the teaching of literature in EFL contexts.
El pensamiento crítico interpretativo en Contabilidad y el acto de interpretar las NIIF
Authors: Pereira Molina Gabriel Vicente
Published: March 2021

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la escuela del pensamiento crítico interpretativo en contabilidad y sus posibilidades para la fundamentación del acto de interpretar las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (NIIF). La investigación tiene un carácter cualitativo, se realizó mediante la revisión documental y el análisis de artículos científicos de destacados pensadores contables de diversos países. Se concluye que estos postulados científicos de investigación crítico interpretativa, se mantienen neutrales ante los problemas de interpretación de la norma contable conociendo solo la realidad, además que permiten rasgos de subjetividad, lo que no favorece el acto de interpretar el texto normativo (NIIF) de modo objetivo.
THE ROLE OF EFFECTIVE FACTORS IN UTAUT MODEL ON BEHAVIORAL INTENTION
Authors:   Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad, India, Agarwal Richa N.
Published: March 2021

Digital transactions are growing globally. India has embarked on this journey but still lags behind, in comparison to other countries. The paper attempts to find factors which affect behavioral intention among small merchants for adopting technology. Small merchants in unorganized sector are an important part of Indian business framework. The paper is a deductive research wherein it makes UTAUT model its base and adapts to the Indian context. The paper tests models and hypotheses with the help of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Few variables like performance expectancy, effort expectancy and habit were found to have an effect on intention to adopt cashless method; surprisingly factors profound to Indian consumers such as trust, perceived value and social influence were not found to have an effect on behavioral intension. The study is useful for the digital payment service providers, telecom companies, small merchants, Government and society. It also proposes strategic initiatives to boost digital transactions. It is unique as the survey is in the unorganized sector.
SALESMANSHIP BEHAVIOURAL PHYSIOGNOMIES AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF BOVAS COMPANY LIMITED SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Authors:   Osun State University, Okuku Campus, Osun State, Nigeria, Agnes Oyeniyi Aderonke , Akanbi Bosede Akanbi Bosede ,   Osun State University, Okuku Campus, Osun State, Nigeria, Olusanya Babatunde Bayode ,   Osun State University, Okuku Campus, Osun State, Nigeria
Published: March 2021

The paper objective is to investigate salesmanship behavioral physiognomies and performance of Bovas Company. The instrument used to collect data is a structured questionnaire, and the sample size for the study was 120. The research methodology adopted a descriptive research design to examine the impact of salesmanship behavioral characteristics and business performance. A purposive is appropriate since the population is not significant. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select and sample the opinion of the 120 respondents in the different Bovas filling stations selected for the study. Data were obtained from the field survey and was later analyzed using SPSS 20.0 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences). The results revealed a significant relationship between salesmanship skills and SMEs business performance [r (117) =6.54**, p<.01]. The hypothesis revealed a significant positive relationship between financial record keeping and business performance [r(198)= 08, p>0.5]. Hypothesis three was supported by the result of the study. The study, therefore, concluded that salesman’s characteristics such as integrity, trust and confidence are significant to business performance.
KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION CAPABILITY, STRATEGIC RESPONSE CAPABILITY, AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A MEDIATION ANALYSIS
Authors:   Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Babatunde Onamusi Abiodun
Published: March 2021

This study examined the effect of knowledge acquisition capability on organizational performance of firms in multiple industries in Oyo State, Nigeria, more so, it investigated the indirect effect of strategic response capability on the interaction between knowledge acquisition capability and organizational performance. The cross-sectional survey is designed with a sample of 343 employees from multiple industries; including banks, insurance, FMCGs, telecoms and small and medium enterprises in Oyo State, Nigeria. The multiple regression analysis to test the mediation hypotheses was conducted. The results show that knowledge acquisition capability has a positive and significant effect on organizational performance (R2 =0.306, F (1,341) = 150.057, β= 0.489, t= 12.250, p= 0.000),). Further analysis shows that when strategic response capability was incorporated into the model as a multiple regression analysis, (Adj. R2 = 0.462, F(2,340) =148.135 p= 0.000) reveals that while the coefficient of strategic response capability had significant effect (β=0.732, t= 10.092, p= 0.000) on organizational performance, the coefficient of knowledge acquisition capability became insignificant (β= -0.084, t= -1.262, p= 0.208) suggesting that a full mediation effect was established. The findings suggest that knowledge acquisition capability benefit organizational performance through the deployment of strategic response capability. Therefore, the study recommended that firms should strengthen their competency to develop innovative means of acquiring knowledge either from within or outside the organization, more so they should develop highly creative means to respond to both competitive rivalry and environmental challenges. This is because both capabilities can be adopted as competitive strategies in responding to changing environment and achieving significant superior performance
THE UNIVERSAL IMPACT OF THE HEALTH CRISES ON THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS A CASE
Authors:   Higher School of Management (E.S.M) - Tlemcen, Algeria, Mohammed Benbouziane , Tarik Saidi ,   Higher School of Management (E.S.M) - Tlemcen, Algeria
Published: March 2021

This study aims to explore the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the components of the international tourism (the international tourists arrivals, the international tourists receipts, Hospitality and restaurants, The employment in tourism.); to achieve this purpose, we divide the paper into two axes, the first is devoted to the literature review of the issue, while the second is devoted to studying a set of studies and statistics issued by a group of the international reports. Finally, the initial results at the beginning of this pandemic indicate a decrease in the international flows of tourists by about 30% in the first semester of 2020 relative to 2019 as a result of the quarantine, which will negatively affect all components of the international tourism sector.
TECHNOLOGIC TRANSFER PARTICULARITIES IN THE BEGINNING OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM. A SARS-COV2 PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, CICEA Claudiu , POPA Stefan Catalin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, ALBU Catalina Florentina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, SIMION Cezar ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: March 2021

Technology transfer is one of the most important vectors for promoting technical progress in a society and for economic growth in general. It is a very complex process, with major implications on the standard of living of a population and on the level of competitiveness for a national economy. In this paper we propose to analyze the main meanings of the concept of technology transfer, the concrete ways of achieving it, the actors that are involved as well as the ways of evaluation. Particular attention will be paid to the particularities of technology transfer in the current context of the medical (and economic) crisis generated by the SARS-VOC2 virus pandemic.
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE DURING COVID-19: AN ANALYSIS OVER HOW ONLINE MEDIUM HELPS DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES IN A PANDEMIC CONTEXT
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, MIRCEA Elena
Published: March 2021

On Wednesday, March 11 th , the whole world was put on hold when the World Health Organization officially announced the beginning of a new pandemic generated by the SARS-COV-2 Coronavirus. Even if rumors about a new coronavirus appeared in Wuhan, China were spread starting with 12 th of December 2019, only on the last day of the year Chinese government officially reported the first cases. The outbreak came with severe consequences for society, people's health and for the global economy, leading to dramatic changes in consumer behaviour. At this point, it can be considered that studies over this topic are in the incipient stage, as we barely overcame the first wave. Analysts are saying that we are facing the beginning of the second wave, considered to be much stronger. Specific literature and analysis are time dependent, limited by the coronavirus actions and a final conclusion cannot be drawn yet. The aim of this paper is to analyse the impact of the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus on the economy, on people’s economic behaviour taking into consideration the limitations generated by the unknown factors as ongoing studies over symptoms, treatments, side effects. Another goal is to present a general view over the way in which different industries reacted to an unstable economic and social environment, focusing on Romania in a globalized context. Consumer behaviour is reviewed during the government-imposed lockdown going towards commerce and electronic commerce, showing that the consumer behaviour changed during the last months, moving towards online alternatives.
Assessment of the expediency of drugs prescriptions to patients with peptic ulcer disease in clinical practice
Authors:   National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Gerasymova О.O. , Iakovlieva L.V. ,   National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Iakymenko A.І. ,   Ghana Health Service, Manhyia District hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
Published: March 2021

Aim. Assessment of the frequency of medication prescriptions to patients with peptic ulcer disease at the Manhyia District Hospital of the Health Service of the Republic of Ghana in the city of Kumasi and determining the degree of compliance of prescribed drugs with the documents regulating the provision of medical care in the country. Material and Methods. Assessment of pharmacotherapy of patients with peptic ulcer disease was performed using clinical and economic methods: the frequency analysis and the "formal" VEN-analysis. Results and Discussion. Using the "formal" VEN-analysis, it was determined that the majority of the prescribed medications are recommended for use in the pharmacotherapy of the main (peptic ulcer disease) and concomitant diseases registered in the studied patients by the treatment standards of Ghana, and are present on the Ghana Essential Medicines List (80.00% and 83.33%, respectively). Based on the results of frequency analysis, it was found that the medications presented in these documents were prescribed in most cases (93.28% and 93.83%, respectively). Conclusions. The main directions of pharmacotherapy of patients with peptic ulcer disease at the Manhyia District Hospital of the Health Service of the Republic of Ghana in the city of Kumasi correspond the current treatment standards of Ghana for peptic ulcer disease and concomitant diseases. The prescriptions of medications recommended by treatment standards and included in the Ghana Essential Medicines List constitute the vast majority of medical prescriptions. However, the use of a significant number of secondary medications in this hospital, features of the reimbursement of pharmacotherapy of diseases by the National Insurance Company of Ghana, and the policy of the Health Service of the Republic of Ghana on the availability of all vital medications for the treatment of diseases on the Ghana Essential Medicines List indicate the need for optimization of pharmacotherapy of patients with peptic ulcer in this hospital in accordance with the above documents regulating pharmacotherapy of diseases. Key words: peptic ulcer disease, clinical and economical analysis, VEN-analysis, frequency analysis
Effectiveness analysis of the new method of antireflux surgery in patients with hiatal hernia
Authors:   The Danylo Halytsky National Medical University in Lviv, Stasyshyn A.R. , Hurayevskyy A.A. ,   The Danylo Halytsky National Medical University in Lviv, Holyk Yu.Y. ,   The Danylo Halytsky National Medical University in Lviv
Published: March 2021

Aim. To analyze the effectiveness of a new method of antireflux surgery in patients with hiatal hernia. Materials and Methods. The results of treatment of 157 patients with hiatal hernia from 2016 to 2020 are analyzed. The patients were divided into 3 groups: group I, N=59, underwent laparoscopic antireflux operation modified by the authors (Patent of Ukraine № 59772); group II (N=77), underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication; and group III (N=21) - laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication. Results and Discussion. At 36 months post-surgery follow-up, there was a statistically significant difference in favor of group I on the average scores of the visual analog scale for reflux symptoms, dysphagia and extraesophageal symptoms; the average quality of life questionnaire scores; the average DeMeester index; distribution of the patients by satisfaction; distribution of the patients by degree of reflux esophagitis according to the Los Angeles classification; and distribution by gas-bloat syndrome. Conclusions. Clinical application of the developed new method of laparoscopic surgery for hiatal hernia reduces the number of relapses and complications after surgery, and improves the quality of life of patients. Key words: hiatal hernia, antireflux surgery, new methods of treatment
Antioxidant properties of certain C5 substituted 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones
Authors:   Farmak, Chulovska Z.I. , Drapak I.V. ,   The Danylo Halytsky National Medical University in Lviv, Chulovska U.B. ,   The Danylo Halytsky National Medical University in Lviv
Published: March 2021

Aim. Expanding the synthetic potential of 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones; a study of reactivity; and primary screening for antioxidant activity of synthesized compounds. Materials and Methods. All chemicals were of analytical grade and commercially available. When performing the synthetic part of the work, reagents manufactured by Merck (Germany) and Sigma-Aldrich (USA) were used. All the reagents and solvents were used without further purification and drying. Methods of organic synthesis, physical and physical-chemical methods of analysis of organic compounds (NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis) were used in the study. Results and Discussions. The peculiar pharmacological activities of 4-iminothiazolidin-2-ones prompted us to synthesize certain С5 substituted 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones and test them for antioxidant activity. The specified scaffold represents a convenient intermediate in order to afford С5 substituteds 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones. The active methylene group presence in C5 position of the basic scaffold provides an entry for its utilization in azo coupling and aldol condensation reactions leading to appropriate 5-aryl-hydrazono and 5-arylidene derivatives of 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-one generation. The structures of the obtained compounds were confirmed by 1H NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The spectroscopic data of all compounds correspond to the proposed structures. The antioxidant activity of the synthesized compounds was measured in vitro by the method of scavenging effect on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals. DPPH radical found many applications due to its high stability in a methanolic solution and intense purple color. In its oxidized form, the DPPH radical has an absorbance maximum at a wavelength of 517 nm. For the first time, antioxidant activity was identified among С5 substituted 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones. Conclusions. Based on azo coupling and aldol condensation reactions, structural modification of the C5 position of certain 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones was conducted. For all synthesized compounds, primary pharmacological screening for antioxidant activity was performed. Three highly active compounds with a pronounced antioxidant effect have been identified, which approach or exceed ascorbic acid in terms of activity. Key words: organic synthesis, 4-arylimino-thiazolidin-2-ones, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, antioxidant activity
Enhancing Local Government Revenue in Vietnam
Authors: Quang Phat Bui
Published: March 2021

The paper analyzes the current status of local government revenues in Vietnam base on two indicator groups: The size and The structure of local government revenues. In addition, the paper also compares the revenue among local governments, analyzes the causes that led to the differences. Some recommendations are proposed to enhance local government revenues in Vietnam. This is an important basis to promote local government revenues through decentralized revenues and at the same time reduce the burden for central government.
PEMANFAATAN KALENG BEKAS MENJADI PRODUK BERNILAI EKONOMI
Authors: Riyanti Menul Teguh , Indralaksmi Indralaksmi , Maulani Mustamina , Murwonugroho Wegig
Published: March 2021

Persoalan sampah khususnya didaerah Jakarta sebagai Ibu Kota Negara Indonesia merupakan masalah yang sangat pelik dan membutuhkan solusi sampah kaleng tersebut menjadi benda yang berguna bagi masyarakatan maupun pemerintah daerah. Kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat dalam menjaga lingkungannya adalah salah satu hal yang paling dominan dalam menyumbangkan berbagai masalah sampah di perkotaan tersebut. Sampah yang paling banyak dijumpai adalah jenis sampah anorganik, yaitu sampah-sampah berbahan baku material sintetis yang sulit terurai secara alami Mendaur ulang adalah pengolahan sampah atau limbah menjadi produk baru yang layak pakai yang bertujuan untuk melestarikan lingkungan. Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat yang dilakukan memilih obyek Limbah rumah tangga dari kaleng cat berukurang lima liter. Benda tersebut banyak ditemukan dilingkungan rumah tinggal, pemahaman dan pengetahuan masyarakat yang kurang tahu tentang cara mengolah sampah, menjadikan benda bekas tersebut sebagai sampah rumah tangga yang tidak berguna sehingga lebih baik di buang. Tujuan dari PKM, oleh karena itu diperlukan adanya kegiatan edukasi kepada masyarakat yang berupa pemberian pelatihan agar masyarakat memlikik ketrampilan baru mengolah limbah rumah tangga menjadi barung baru yang lebih bermaanfaatanPenelitian ini dilakukan melalui pengamatan langsung di lingkungan karyawan pada saat persiapan pelaksanaan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM). Sistem pelaksanaan pada PKM ini dengan cara eksperimentif yaitu memberikan pelatihan langsung kepada peserta PKM menggunakan barang bekas yang sudah di siapkan sebagai media pelatihan dan memberikan pemahaman, pengarahan berbagai aspek desain pendukung dalam proses mendaur ulang benda bekas tersebut, seperti aspek: komposisi atau tata letak, perpaduan warna, teknik yang dipakai dan komposisi warna. Metoda pelatihan yang dilakukan adalah kualitatif bersifat deskriptif yang berguna untuk menghimpun, memilah, menganalisis dan mengevaluasi data dan informasi yang diperoleh.Melalui PKM ini diperoleh hasil bahwa sampah rumah tangga berupa kaleng cat bekas berukuran 5 (lima) liter dapat menjadi produk baru yang memiliki nilai estetis, fungsional dan memiliki nilai jual Kegiatan pelatihan ini dapat dilakukan berkelanjutan agar dapat mempererat hubungan intitusi perguruan tinggi dengan karyawan pada mitra kami, sehingga perguruan tinggi sebagai lembaga ilmiah dapat mengaplikasikan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi yang dikuasainya untuk menjawab masalah yang ada di masyarakat & meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat.
PELATIHAN PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PADA INDUSTRI KOMPONEN OTOMOTIF DI JAKARTA UTARA
Authors: Septiani Winnie , Astuti Pudji , Azmi Nora , SD Triwulandari , Hetharia Dorina , Marie Iveline Anne , Sari Emelia
Published: March 2021

PT Asano Gear Indonesia (AGI) merupakan salah satu industri komponen otomotif di Indonesia yang berlokasi di Jakarta Utara. Dalam menjalankan usahanya tentunya perusahaan menghadapi beberapa persoalan keputusan, baik di level strategis, taktis maupun operasional.  Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dan survei awal, permasalahan keputusan  yang sedang dipertimbangkan oleh perusahaan diantaranya adalah  keputusan untuk  memindahkan lokasi pabrik dan keputusan untuk pembelian mesin produksi.  Pengambilan keputusan merupakan hal yang penting bagi kelangsungan sebuah perusahaan. Metode-metode pengambilan keputusan merupakan suatu pendekatan untuk dapat membuat keputusan lebih sistematis, dapat diukur dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan. Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai konsep dasar pengambilan keputusan, faktor-faktor yang harus diperhatikan dan penggunaan beberapa metode dalam Pengambilan keputusan. Materi yang disampaikan mengenai pengambilan keputusan, terbagi menjadi dua bagian utama yaitu, konsep dasar pengambilan keputusan dan teknik-teknik yang dapat digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan. Berdasarkan evaluasi kegiatan pelatihan, lebih dari 75% peserta menyatakan isi pelatihan ini menarik dan bermanfaat. Selain itu, peserta pelatihan juga menyatakan keinginannya untuk diberikan pelatihan lanjutan. Pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi perusahaan maupun jurusan Teknik Industri terutama dalam pengembangan keilmuan analisis keputusan dan implementasinya di industri.