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Impact of Persistent N2 Disease and Lymph Node Ratio on Oncological Outcomes after Multimodal Treatment in Pre-Operative Histologically Proven N2 Disease Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Salvicchi Alberto , Bongiolatti Stefano , Mazzoni Francesca , Gonfiotti Alessandro , Salvicchi Alberto , Viggiano Domenico , Ferrari Katia , Scotti Vieri , Voltolini Luca
Published: June 2021

Objective: The objectives of our retrospective analysis were to estimate the oncological long-term results of patients with ypN2 and to evaluate the impact of lymph node ratio (LNR) on overall (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS).
Methods: We analysed all consecutive patients (n=85) undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and surgery for pre-operative pathologically proven stage IIIA-B (N2) NSCLC from 2014 to 2020. Median LNR (0.29 or 29%) was selected as threshold for grouping. Survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Cox regression was used to test the association between OS, DFS and covariates.
Results: Post-operative mortality was 3.5%. The median follow-up was 21 months (range 6-69 months). The 5-year OS and DFS of the cohort were 41% and 20%. Patients with LNR>0.29 (n=13; 15.3%) showed a trend toward worse survival than patients with LNR0 (n=44; 51.8%) with a 5-year OS of 56% VS 14% (p=0.077), confirmed as a trend at the multivariable analysis (HR 2.28; p=0.066). At the univariate analysis a worse DFS was observed for ypN2 patients (n=58; 68.2%) compared with nodal downstaging (46% vs 25% 3-year DFS, p=0.039). DFS was different according to LNR: 3-year DFS was 14% in patients with LNR>0.29 while it reached 44% in patients with LNR 0 (p=0.043) and 62% in LNR<0.29 (p=0.03). LNR>0.29 was the only significant predictor (HR 2.89; p=0.047) of reduced DFS at the multivariable analysis.
Conclusion: patients with ypN2 disease after NAC showed acceptable oncological outcomes and this finding is true for patients with low burden of nodal disease assessed by LNR.
Right-Sided Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Patients with Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava with Absent Right Superior Vena Cava: 3-Case Series, Technique and Discussion
Authors: Siliste Calin , Suran Maria-Claudia-Berenice , Siliste Calin , Velcea Andreea-Elena , Stoica Sebastian , Vinereanu Dragos
Published: June 2021

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common variant of abnormal venous return to the heart. While usually asymptomatic, it is known to complicate transvenous cardiac procedures, such as implantation of cardiac electronic devices and ablations. PLSVC can present with or without the concomitant absence of right superior vena cava (RSVC). Depending on the operator's preference, implantation of permanent cardiac pacemakers (PPMs) may be performed from the left or right side. As most often the PLSVC is only identified at the time of intervention, it follows that the variant with the absence of RSVC can be diagnosed in practice only when implanting from the right side. For this reason, the true prevalence of this variant is largely unknown because most published cases of cardiac device implantations in patients with PLSVC have been performed from the left side. We present a short 3-case series of PPM implantations in a tertiary center from the right side in patients with PLSVC and absent RSVC. We found that the use of a standard curve for ventricular lead septal placement and a wide C-curve for right atrial lead placement in these patients was a feasible technique with good outcomes.
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Authors: Мельничук Олег
Published: June 2021

The article reviews the monograph by the famous Ukrainian scientist Viktor Danylenko, devoted to the study of the life and activity of a prominent Ukrainian and Russian scientist, philosopher and thinker, public and political figure Volodymyr Ivanovych Vernadskyi. Based on the study of a wide source base and available special literature, the author tries to show the world-famous scientist not as a supporter of political ideals, but a man who lived by science, which served the true ideals of mankind. At the same time, the author points out both the exceptional integrity of his personality and its complexity and contradictions.
The Effect of Chief Executive Officer Dominance and Shareholder Rights on Cost of Equity Capital in Pakistan
Authors: Khilji Yawar Miraj , Khan Shehzad , Malik Muhammad Faizan
Published: June 2021

This Research explores the effect of Chief executive Dominance and Shareholder rights on Cost of equity of listed companies in an emerging equity market, Pakistan. The research is for the period of 2012 to 2018 for which firm level data of top 100 non-financial listed firms from Pakistan Stock Exchange has been examined by using descriptive statistics, a correlation -matrix, Pooled OLS and Fixed Effect Model approach. The impact of controlled variables which includes firm size, Financial Leverage, and Book to market ratio influence on the firms cost of equity has also been investigated. Research results indicate that when Chief executive officers align their interest with that of shareholders, the risk of agency problem is mitigated thus leading to lower cost of equity.
Impact of Training on Employees' Performance
Authors: Zia-ur-Rehman Muhammad , Ansari Riaz Hussain , Ali Himayat
Published: June 2021

The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of training on employee performance. The study investigates the association and offers proposals for additional investigations. There is a need to check the HR Practices and also quantify the effect across employees' performance. Based on the studies conducted by previous researchers, the study shows similar results that training practices and employee performance have a strong correlation. Taking other aspects into account, it can be said in general that the research discoveries are shifted; however, context remains similar. A few studies have discovered a positive affiliation, some negative, and some no affiliation at all. It was found from the result of the study that training has a positive effect on employee performance. This study shows that there is a solid relationship between training and employee performance. Therefore our result matched with the above researcher. The research shows a strong relationship between training and employee performance. The paper concludes with direction for future research by putting in the various levels of analysis on investigating the effect of training on employee performance.
Factors Affecting Customer Value Co-Creation Behavior: A Case of Tourism Industry
Authors: Rana Aziz Ur Rehman , Gulzar Amir , Shamim Amjad
Published: June 2021

The main purpose of this study is to find the factors affecting value co-creation behavior. This study also aimed to find the mediating role of customer co-creation attitude on the relationship between factors and value co-creation behavior. The target population selected for this study was the northern areas of Pakistan. The sample size of this study was (n=480) respondents. The data were collected at three different time's intervals, i.e. at the time, 1, independent variables data were collected at time 2 mediating variable was collected, and at time 3 dependent variable data was collected. This study results revealed that all factors have a positive and significant effect on customer value co-creation behavior. The results revealed that customer co-creation attitude has a positive and significant mediating role between factors and customer value co-creation behavior. The results of this study will open a new avenue in the tourism sector and as well for scholars and practitioners.
Impact of Risk Determinants on the Perceived Performance of Software Projects in Emerging Economies
Authors: Ahmad Ashfaq , Ahmad Nisar , Malik Nadia
Published: June 2021

Effective control of risk factors ensures the performance of projects in any industry. Risk factors can influence software projects of any size and type. This research aims to identify and examine different risk factors associated with projects in the software industry. The relationship between Software Project Risks (SPRs) and Perceived Project Performance (PPP) measures is determined. This study is based on a survey approach, and a questionnaire is used to record opinions and responses from 199 software professionals working in the Pakistan software industry. The results showed that the association between SPRs and PPP measures is statistically significant, and there exist a positive relationship. It is concluded that an increase in understanding of SPRs can increase PPP measures used to evaluate the software project. The results will help researchers and professionals in understanding the impact of different risk factors on software projects' perceived performance.
EFFECT OF COPPER SULPHATE PENTAHYDRATE ON MOSQUITO LARVAL AEDES AEGYPTI, CULEX QUINQUEFASCIATUS, AND ANOPHELES QUADRIMACULATUS IN LABORATORY AND UNDER SEMI-FIELD CONDITIONS
Authors: Asaduzzaman Miah Md
Published: June 2021

Mosquito larval control has been conducted by various chemicals and biological agents to reduce mosquito population and mosquito-borne diseases. The larvicidal efficacy of Copper sulphate pentahydrate (CuSO4 ·5H2 O) on Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus and Anopheles quadrimaculatus was evaluated separately in the laboratory and semi-field conditions. Different concentrations of CuSO4 ·5H2 O (ranging from 1 to 20 ppm) were tested against third (3rd ) instar larvae. Larval mortality was observed at 24, 48 & 72h after exposure and the LC 50 values were determined. In both conditions, larval mortality showed concentration and time dependent correlations i.e. larval mortality was higher with increasing concentration CuSO4 ·5H2 O and exposure time. No mortality was observed in the control (0 ppm). Of the three species tested, Cx. quinquefasciatus and An. quadrimaculatus were more sensitive to CuSO4 ·5H2 O than Ae. aegypti. It was demonstrated that 1.5 -2.25 ppm of CuSO4 ·5H2 O killed more than 50% of Cx. quinquefasciatus and An. quadrimaculatus larvae at 72 h in both laboratory and semi-field conditions, whereas Ae. aegypti could survive easily in these concentrations. Besides, CuSO4 ·5H2 O showed more toxicity to larvae in semi-field conditions than laboratory studies. These results suggest that CuSO4 ·5H2 O could be used as a potential larvicide especially for Cx. quinquefasciatus and An. quadrimaculatus as a low-cost alternative larvicidal agent. Further studies will be needed to confirm its effectiveness in large scale field trials.
BARRIER TREATMENTS USING COMBINED LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN AND PYRIPROXYFEN REDUCE PERIDOMESTIC AEDES MOSQUITOES IN A SUBTROPICAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Pereira Roberto M.
Published: June 2021

Barrier treatment of vegetation using lambda-cyhalothrin has been shown to be effective at reducing adult mosquito populations in the US. However, recent investigations have indicated that standard residual adulticide barrier treatments may be enhanced when combined with an insect growth regulator targeting immature stages that could be transferred to immature habitat by adults contacting treated surfaces. We conducted field trials at residential sites in a subtropical urban environment in north central Florida treating blocks of vegetation with residual sprays of lambda-cyhalothrin (Demand® CS) and pyriproxyfen (Archer®) alone and in combination treatments to determine their efficacy against peridomestic mosquitoes. The combined treatment resulted in consistent approximately 100% reduction in Aedes mosquito eggs for 16 wk post-treatment compared to not significantly lower but more variable reductions at alone treatment sites.
SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL ENTITIES ENSURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE TRANSPORT POLICIES IN UKRAINE OF GENERAL COMPETENCE
Authors: Бойко А. В.
Published: June 2021

The article, based on the analysis of current legislation, available scientific, journalistic and methodological sources, including foreign experience, clarifies the essence and content of the system of subjects of administrative and legal support for the implementation of state transport policy in Ukraine of general competence. It is established that the subjects of formation and implementation of the state transport policy are one of the main driving forces of the management of the transport complex of the country and ensuring the satisfaction of the needs of the population and social production in transportation. They are represented by subjects of general and special competence. It is proved that the institutional approach to the management of the development of the transport system of Ukraine contributes to the solution of the tasks envisaged by the transport strategy and to the solution of the priority directions of the public-legal provision of the functioning of transport. It is emphasized that in the formation and implementation of transport policy of Ukraine involved not only higher, central and local authorities through both lawmaking and direct law enforcement, as well as numerous civil society institutions, especially local governments, public law entities and legal entities. private law entities exercising delegated powers in the field of transport, various interested public organizations, etc. The subjects of implementation of the state transport policy in Ukraine of general competence include: 1) authorities that form the legal basis of the state transport policy of Ukraine (the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the President of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine); 2) subjects of public administration that promote the implementation of state transport policy within its competence and for which the implementation of certain areas is not the main authority (Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, State Customs Service of Ukraine, Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, local state administrations, local governments, various civil society institutions, etc.).
THE STATE OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPING PROBLEMS OF PREVENTING CORRUPTION CRIME IN THE FIELD OF MILITARY SAFETY THROUGH THE OPTICS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL IMPACT
Authors: Войтович І. І.
Published: June 2021

Corruption is one of the most acute problems of Ukrainian society, which poses a real threat to Ukraine’s national security and statehood, its political, social and economic development, and the establishment and enforcement of the principles of democracy and the rule of law. From year to year, Ukraine is considered one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Most citizens of Ukraine are convinced of the significant corruption of the domestic public authorities, and are very tolerant of corruption itself. According to the results of periodic assessments of the group of states against corruption GRECO, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Commission, incomplete fulfillment of international commitments made by Ukraine in the field of anti-corruption has been established. The article analyzes scientific approaches to clarifying the essence of corruption crime in the field of military security. Based on a thorough study of the works of scientists, the author proposes his own vision of the essence of corruption crime in the field of military security. It was found that the greatest interest is the overall assessment of the effectiveness of the socio-legal mechanism of crime prevention, which can be carried out: first, within the individual functions of the subjects of crime prevention, provided that their results are characterized by the same indicators; secondly, within the framework of separate directions of their activity, uniting several functions; thirdly, in relation to crime prevention activities in general. It is concluded that corruption crime continues to be the subject of scientific research. At the same time, the state of scientific and theoretical development of combating corruption in the field of military security has not been assessed so far. Corruption crime in the field of military security was considered in fragments in conjunction with corrupt criminal acts without identifying specific criminological features. Also, it should be noted that today there are no comprehensive monographic studies of criminological principles of combating corruption in the field of military security. All this increases the relevance of the research topic and determines further directions of scientific research on the problems of combating corruption in the field of military security.
DIRECTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TRAINING OF POLICE STAFF
Authors: Серединський І. В.
Published: June 2021

The scientific article examines the issues of areas of international cooperation in the field of police training. Emphasis is placed on the best practices of Western Europe, the United States and Canada. At first it was emphasized that in modern conditions there is a rapid development of international relations on the principles of integration and mutual enrichment, and not on the terms of rigid differentiation. It is determined that the interaction is especially evident in the field of international cooperation of European law enforcement agencies. The author found that international police cooperation is carried out in several main areas: 1) assistance in training for foreign law enforcement agencies; 2) joint research of problems of struggle against offenses; 3) exchange of experience in the field of police training; 4) provision of logistical and advisory assistance. Emphasis is placed on the fact that an important factor is the recognition by the international community among other areas and the need for cooperation in the field of personnel training. The author formulates the main directions of international cooperation in the field of police training, in particular: integration into international bodies and organizations in the field of police training; integration into international police educational institutions; integration into the education system of leading foreign educational institutions, study of experience, analysis of the work of structural units, study of the scale of social activity, the field of scientific research, etc .; creating conditions for the development of police education in a particular country with the help of international partners and the experience of foreign countries; provision-receipt on a mutual, and more often on a unilateral basis to foreign colleagues of means of equipment, communication, equipment for use in police training. Finally, it is noted that the most intensive and effective police cooperation is carried out by the police of highly developed countries with similar economic, political and social conditions, similar legal attitudes and principles of law enforcement.
CORRUPTION RISKS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors: Мірошниченко С. С.
Published: June 2021

The relevance of the article is that today our state is acutely aware of the problem of corruption, which is a threat to the rule of law, law and order, rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as an obstacle to sustainable pro-European development. To solve this problem, it is necessary to create and implement a number of anti-corruption measures that will not only eradicate corruption as a phenomenon, but will also prevent the emergence of conditions that will contribute to its emergence. The implementation of such a process is a necessary condition for the formation of sustainable public confidence in the government, improving the lives of citizens, ensuring the growth of Ukraine’s economic potential. The specifics of the civil service often leads to a conflict of interests of citizens, social groups, society, the state as a whole, the collision of which causes various conflicts, and sometimes leads to corruption offenses. The purpose of the article is to study and analyze in detail the corruption risks in criminal proceedings. Corruption risks in criminal proceedings have been studied and analyzed in detail. It has been determined that any entity that has discretionary powers the ability to act on its own, but within the law is prone to corruption. Such entities may be the head of state, deputies, officials, doctors, administrators, etc. However, law enforcement officers and judges conducting criminal cases can also benefit illegally. Thus, they also belong to the category of persons who have corruption risks. It is determined that the types of corrupt payments can be money, jewelry, payment for services, employment of relatives, vacation vouchers, home or car repairs. In particular, there are some payments that are in demand among the staff of investigative units: printers, scanners, paper, other consumables, payment for fuel both to travel to the scene and for personal purposes of the investigator. The stage of consideration of a criminal case in court begins from the moment the judge receives the case and ends with the entry into force of the verdict in this case. The only subject of corruption risk at this stage is a judge who has the authority to revoke or change the measure of restraint, to replace the criminal qualification from a more serious offense to a less serious one, to appoint a minimum term of imprisonment, to release from criminal liability.
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL LEGAL COUNTERACTION AGAINST VIOLATIONS OF THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF WOMEN IN UKRAINE
Authors: Гіряк С. І.
Published: June 2021

The relevance of the article is that at the present stage of development of criminal law counteraction to violations of women’s rights, recognizing the need to build a comprehensive system of legal protection against violence in the field of gender equality using existing positive developments in this field, foreign criminologists should not seek direct borrowing. their proposed forms and methods of combating crimes against women’s rights. This issue is also highlighted by the focus on achieving maximum effect in the prevention of gender crimes, which requires the legislator serious theoretical training and adaptation of various measures to prevent violence against women, taking into account the specifics of the legal mentality in the context of general criminal policy trends. The article examines the international legal foundations of the criminal legal counteraction to the violation of the rights and interests of women in Ukraine, presents the characteristics of the influence of acts of international law on the criminal legal mechanisms of combating crime in the field of violation of women’s rights. It is shown that the international legal framework for the criminalization of violations of the rights and interests of women in Ukraine, which boil down to crimes of the status of crimes against humanity, the recognition of the crime of sexual violence, regardless of the marriage and family relations of the victim and the perpetrator, regulation of the inadmissibility of discrimination on the basis of sex, the invalidation of which would be Whatever factors in justifying gender-based violence, the formation at the international level of special respect and protection of women’s rights, make it possible to substantiate the admissibility of the application in national legislation of the most severe criminal-legal measures in the field of combating violent crimes against women’s rights in the context of ensuring personal freedom in the context of modern global trends in strengthening the protection of human rights.
CURRENT STATE OF INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REGULATION FIGHT AGAINST INTERNATIONAL PIRACY
Authors: Шкарупа К. В.
Published: June 2021

The relevance of the article is that piracy has recently intensified, escalated into international terrorism, which can not but cause concern, as there is a clear threat to international shipping, which negatively affects the economy. Simultaneously with the economic problems, the safety of life of people on board ships was threatened. The use of naval measures has been found to be a necessary and compelling measure to combat pirates. It was stressed that the international community should consider pursuing and detaining ships carrying terrorists on board in the territorial sea by foreign ships.
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The Influence of Marketing Communication Tools on Customers’ Satisfaction Towards Mobile Phone Service Provider Companies in Jordan
Authors: Jahan Noor Firdoos , Atiat Hadi Salah Abdurrahman
Published: June 2021

The current study aims to identify the influence of marketing communications tools to achieve customer's satisfaction towards mobile phone service provider companies in Jordan by activating the marketing communications tools to achieve customer's satisfaction and identify the extent of its effectiveness on the mobile phone companies. In this study, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach method to describe the phenomenon in question, which evaluates the role of marketing communications tools to achieve customer's satisfaction concerning the mobile phone service providers' companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. However, the study population represents all the companies of mobile phone service providers in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which reached the end of 2019; (3) companies, namely, Zain Jordan Telecommunication Company, Orange Jordan Telecommunication Group, and Umniah Telecommunication Company. Taking into account the limited number of telecommunications companies in Jordan, notably, all telecommunications companies were taken by a comprehensive survey. Accordingly, the study sample represented two categories. The sampling and analysis unit included customers of mobile phone service providers’ companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Meanwhile, the researcher has distributed (600) questionnaire on the study sample individuals who are customers of mobile phone service providers’ companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The study results showed a significant impact of the marketing communication tools on Jordanian mobile phone service provider companies’ customer satisfaction, from customers’ point of view.
CHANGING EDUCATIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
Authors: Aberšek Boris
Published: June 2021

How do we think, how do we learn, memorize and dream, how does pleasure come to be, where are the emotions hidden and how do we reach decisions? Cognitive science and neuroscience tries to answer such questions. It tackles the fields of the human mind in an interdisciplinary, even transdisciplinary way – by connecting discoveries from all the disciplines that could shed light on cognitive occurrences. Cognitive science brings together psychology, philosophy, linguistics, artificial intelligence, social sciences and many others. It tries to deal with mental processes in a holistic way and to create a deeper understanding of the field that is empirically closest to us.
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SKILLS REQUIREMENTS IN DVD HOME THEATRE FOR INTEGRATION INTO TECHNICAL COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Authors: Chukwuedo Samson Onyeluka , Ainetor Anthony U.
Published: June 2021

As the world experiences changes in all facets of life, it is equally expected that the school curriculum should not remain static but change in the same direction. The electronic technology workshop practice in technical colleges in Nigeria has overtime been dominated with the teaching of practical skills in radio and television that are gradually phasing away in the electronic world, hence the need to upgrade it by integrating the practical contents of modern digital electronics, of which DVD home theatre sound system is one of the electronic gadgets. This study therefore determined the corrective maintenance skills requirements in DVD home theatre sound system necessary for improving the workshop practice of electronic technology via curriculum innovation in technical colleges. Three research questions were raised and answered using mean statistic, while one hypothesis was formulated and tested using t-test statistic. The descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. A five point scaled questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The sample size was 164, comprising electronic technology teachers in universities and technical colleges and DVD home theatre sound system technicians in Edo State. The instrument was validated by experts and its reliability coefficient obtained using Cronbach’s alpha formula was 0.876. It was found that the corrective maintenance skills requirements in DVD home theatre sound system necessary for integration into technical college curriculum for electronic technology workshop practice are skills in the use of tools and equipment to perform such maintenance, fault diagnosis skills in order to carry out the maintenance and the actual repairs (corrective maintenance) skills. It was therefore recommended that electronic technology teachers should be trained in the teaching of practical skills in maintenance of DVD home theatre sound system for capacity building.
Key words: DVD home theatre sound system, corrective maintenance, curriculum, electronic technology, technical college.
TWO PERSPECTIVES ON CARING RESEARCH: RESEARCH ON WELL-BEING AND RESEARCHER WELL-BEING
Authors: Määttä Kaarina , Uusiautti Satu
Published: June 2021

Caring research is a new concept that is discussed and defined from two supplementary perspectives: (1) as research aiming at promoting well-being and (2) as a caring research community that cares for the researcher well-being and reciprocal relationships between colleagues and between supervisors and students. These dimensions are discussed in the light of the latest findings and theories of positive psychology as well as based on the authors’ studies in the field. The caring research ideology contributes a comprehensive viewpoint to the world of academic research because it also pays attention to the actual research process within the research community. This well-being focused approach can serve as a means to flourish within the ever-increasing demands of the academic world. Key words: caring research, positive psychology, researcher well-being, supervision, well-being at work.
A CANADIAN TEACHER'S PERCEIVED AUTONOMY AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDST OF AN EDUCATIONAL REFORM
Authors: Paradis Audrey , Lutovac Sonja , Kaasila Raimo
Published: June 2021

Autonomy is essential for teachers’ commitment, satisfaction and retention. However, teacher autonomy is consistently being reduced in the current era of reforms and the sharing of global policies. In this narrative case study, the account of one Canadian teacher (Nora) was examined in relation to how an educational reform influenced her work life in terms of her perceived autonomy and self-confidence. The relation between teacher autonomy and self-confidence was addressed, and the ramifications prompted by the fluctuations in both constructs. The findings suggest that the relationship between Nora’s perceptions of teacher’s professional autonomy and her self-confidence is complex. Nora’s self-confidence was strongly related to her perceived autonomy and the reduction of autonomy triggered significant downward spiralling, leading to isolation. Some discussion on the possible ways to help teachers break this downward spiralling is provided. Finally, this research broadens the collection of stories by teachers on challenges introduced by educational reform and gives voice to teachers suffering in isolation.
Key words: educational reform, narrative inquiry, perceived self-confidence, teacher autonomy, teacher isolation.
Planificación Estratégica: antecedentes de aplicación y su vigencia en un mundo contemporáneo.
Authors: Basantes Ávalos Jenny Lilian , Centeno Parra Eduardo Xavier , Bonilla Torres Ernesto Marcelo , Basantes Avalos Rene Abdón
Published: June 2021

El empleo de la estrategia y la planificación data de los albores de la humanidad, los primeros habitantes confiaron en ella para el desarrollo de sus primeras tareas; actividades relacionadas casi en su totalidad con la guerra pero que logró desarrollar esta práctica a lo largo de los años. Ya en tiempos modernos la planeación se convirtió en el fundamento del éxito empresarial de las compañías del sigo XX; sin embargo y con el pasar del tiempo el desarrollo de esta herramienta administrativa no solo que no ha perdido vigencia; sino que por el contrario, en un mundo altamente complejo y competitivo es necesario dar pasos firmes y seguros que posibiliten un uso adecuado de los recursos y promuevan el cumplimiento de objetivos organizacionales. El presente estudio buscó encontrar la relación entre la teoría de la planificación estratégica y su respaldo en resultados de empresas ecuatorianas que han sido reconocidas por su labor, y que en sus medios de comunicación oficiales manifiestan emplear la planificación y estratégicas como base de su éxito. Una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica logró evidenciar que a pesar de los años la formulación de la planificación y su adecuada implementación guían al acometimiento de los objetivos organizacionales.
Occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in Bengal Tiger and African Lion of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Gazipur, Dhaka
Authors: Liza Fahmida Tasnim , Mukutmoni Mandira , Begum Aleya
Published: June 2021

Forty-two fresh fecal samples from the Bengal tigers (n=30) and African lions (n=12) were collected during March 2018 to July 2018 from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Gazipur, Dhaka. The fecal samples were processed using formol-ether concentration technique. A total of six types of parasites (egg/ cyst) were observed viz.; one protozoan (Coccidia spp.), two cestodes (Hymenolepis spp., and Diphyllobothrium spp.) and three nematodes (Ascaris spp., Toxocara spp. and hookworms). No trematodes were found during the study. Occurrence of gastrointestinal (hereafter GI) parasites recorded in tigers was 90% (n=27/30) and lions was 100% (n=12/12). The highest prevalence was of Coccidia spp. (85.71%) followed by Diphyllobothrium spp. (42.86%), Hymenolepis spp. (28.57%), Ascaris spp. (21.43%), Toxocara spp. (14.29%) and hookworms (14.29%). The prevalence of protozoans (85.71%) was higher than that of helminths (78.57%) in the hosts. On the basis of intensity of parasites, male carnivores were more susceptible to infection than females. The intensity of infection was higher in young ones as compared to adults.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2020, 5 (1), 27-32
Interactive effect of variety and potassium fertilizer on the yield of salt-tolerant Boro rice
Authors: Hossen Kawsar , Sultana Sadia , Rahman Md Mahfuzar , Rana Ruhul Amin , Ferdous Tahmina , Shila Akhinur , Ahmed Rayhan
Published: June 2021

Performance of salt-tolerant Boro rice was investigated under the interaction effect of variety and different doses of potassium fertilizer, which is a part of the research for developing agriculture in coastal areas of Bangladesh. A field experiment was conducted at the research field of Agriculture department, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Noakhali-3814. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications where two varieties viz. BINA dhan-8, BRRI dhan-28 and three doses of potassium viz. 120 kg/ha, 84 kg/ha and 36kg/ha were used as treatments. Plant height (cm), tillers/hill, grain/panicle, 1000 grain weight (g), grain yield (t/ha), straw yield (t/ha) and harvest index (%) were compared among varieties and treatments. Results revealed that only variety and only potassium fertilizer had non-significant influence but the interaction of variety and potassium fertilizer had a significant effect on the performance of salt-tolerant Boro rice. Therefore, the present study suggests that salt-tolerant BINA dhan-8 variety may be cultivated with 120 kg potassium/ha for obtaining higher yield in the southern coastal area of Bangladesh.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2020, 5 (1), 21-26
Determination of pre-harvest interval for dimethoate and quinalphos in selected vegetables
Authors: Ahmed Md Sultan , Begum Afroza , Sarker Debasish
Published: June 2021

The study was undertaken to determine the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for dimethoate and quinalphos in cauliflower, eggplant and hyacinth bean depending on Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) set by European Union. Six supervised field trials were conducted and sprayed with the recommended dose (2 ml/L of water) of each pesticide. Samples were collected at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 days after spray (DAS). The collected samples were analyzed using Gas Chromatography (GC) with Flame Thermionized Detector (FTD) for the determination of pesticide residue. The quantities of residue were above MRL up to 9 DAS for quinalphos in cauliflower, 7 DAS in hyacinth bean, 8 DAS in eggplant; 11 DAS for dimethoate in cauliflower, 10 DAS in hyacinth bean, and 9 DAS in eggplant. At 11 DAS, no residue was detected from any of the tested samples except dimethoate in cauliflower. The determined PHI for quinalphos was 10 DAS in cauliflower, 8 DAS in hyacinth bean and 9 DAS in eggplant. In case of dimethoate it was 12 DAS in cauliflower, 11 DAS in hyacinth bean and 10 DAS in eggplant.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2020, 5 (1), 42-47
Socio-economic status of buffalo farmers and management practices of buffaloes in selected areas of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh
Authors: Haque Md Samiul , Alam Md Jahangir , Asad Lam Yea , Kabir Md Enayet , Sikder Tahmina
Published: June 2021

A field survey was conducted to investigate the farmers’ socio-economic status and management practices of buffaloes along with profitability analysis of buffalo rearing at Madargonj upazila of Jamalpur district. The data were collected during October to December 2018 from 60 buffalo keepers randomly selected from four unions of Madargonj upazila through pre-tested and pre-designed interview schedule. Buffalo rearing was practiced by the middle (30-40 years) aged farmers (51.7%) and almost three fourth of the farmers were illiterate. Buffalo keepers (40%) had medium sized family and belonged to small category of farmers (50%). Farmers usually purchased one pair of buffaloes and reared for 2 years but they (86.7%) reared buffaloes as their family heritage without any training. Majority of the farmers reared crossbred buffaloes having herd size of 4-10 buffaloes. Buffalo houses were constructed by straw (63.4%), tin (28.3%) and only 8.3% half building. Buffaloes were fed usually with locally available river side grasses and concentrate feeding was not found in majority of cases (75%). Natural service was the major practice for breeding of their buffaloes. The most prevalent disease is foot and mouth disease although buffaloes were affected by others. Most of the farmers (66.7%) performed wallowing of their buffaloes once a day. Yearly expenditure, gross income and net income were Tk. 9570, Tk. 26400 and Tk. 16830; respectively indicating that buffalo rearing is highly profitable in Madargonj. The annual food and cloth purchasing capacity of the buffalo farmers were found to be increased to 65.60 and 57.24%, respectively along with other parameters. The findings of this study clearly indicated that socio-economic profile of buffalo farmers was improved through buffalo rearing although the management practices need to be improved with scientific approaches.

Asian Australas. J. Food Saf. Secur. 2020, 4 (2), 49-52
COVID-19 Australia: Epidemiology Report 42: Reporting period ending 23 May 2021
Authors:   COVID-19 National Incident Room Surveillance Team
Published: June 2021

This is the fortieth epidemiological report for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reported in Australia as at 23:59 Australian Eastern Standard Time [AEST] 23 May 2021. It includes data on COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Australia and the international situation.
LA ILUSORIA EN LA ARQUITECTURA MODERNA EN LA CIUDAD DE LOJA A TRAVÉS DE LA OBRA DEL ARQUITECTO JORGE AUQUILLA ORTEGA
Authors: Andrade-Iñiguez Pablo Andrés , Delgado-Cruz María José , Balcázar-Arciniega Cristian André
Published: June 2021

El presente trabajo se enmarca en el ámbito de la Teoría y Crítica de la Arquitectura. Se fundamenta en el concepto de formas ilusorias de la arquitectura moderna desarrollado por el profesor Antón Capitel. Una ilusión arquitectónica evoca algo que no está presente físicamente pero que puede recordarnos formas que en algún momento despertaron en nosotros diversas sensaciones o emociones y que nos permite evaluar espacios u objetos con diversos matices. Se analiza la vida y obra del arquitecto Jorge Auquilla Ortega y la presencia de la ilusoria en uno de sus proyectos arquitectónicos construidos en relación con la arquitectura moderna de la segunda mitad del siglo XX. El análisis arquitectónico de la obra permitió identificar la ilusoria presente en ella, a través de figuras retóricas como metonimia, elipsis, prosopopeyas, metáforas, alegorías, y quiasmos.

Palabras clave: Ilusoria, arquitectura, estilo internacional, arquitectura moderna, Loja, Ecuador.

AbstractThe present work was framed in the field of Theory and Criticism of Architecture. It was based on the concept of illusory forms in modern architecture developed by Professor Antón Capitel. An architectural illusion evokes something that is not physically present but that can remind us of forms that at some point awakened in us different sensations or emotions and that allows us to evaluate spaces or objects with different nuances. The life and work of architect Jorge Auquilla Ortega and the presence of illusory in one of his architectural projectsbuilt in relation to the modern architecture of the second half of the twentieth century are analyzed. The architectural analysis of the work allowed us to identify the illusory present in it, through rhetorical figures such as metonymy, ellipsis, prosopopoeial, metaphors, allegories, and chiasms.

Keywords: Illusory, architecture, international style, modern architecture, Loja, Ecuador.
Penyaluran Lulusan Secara Langsung Semi Langsung Dan Tak Langsung
Authors: Malindo Wiwin
Published: June 2021

This thesis research uses descriptive qualitative method, the researcher acts as a non-participatory research subject, data collection techniques used are interviews, observation and documentation study, data equivalence is carried out by triangulation techniques.This thesis research was conducted because LKP Lubuk Akal was the only LKP in Bengkulu City that had a graduate distribution program, the distribution program for graduates at the Lubuk Akal LKP was carried out in three ways namely, 1). Direct distribution of graduates is the distribution of graduates that are planned and conducted by the head of LKP without involving other pockets, 2.) semi-direct distribution, is channeling by involving the Depnakers / BLK as the party delivering the graduates. 3). indirect distribution is distribution that involves other parties, namely intermediaries, intermediaries are usually individuals who understand and master the distribution of graduates who are skilled in sewing. Distribution of graduates at LKP Lubuk Akal has been conducted since 2016 until now, the program and the implementation of graduate distribution are conducted because the LKP chairman has moral responsibilities and obligations and his conscience is called to try to channel graduates so that LKP graduates get jobs and income. Key words: responsibility to graduates
KEBERHASILAN MENGEMBANGKAN USAHA MIKRO (Studi Kasus Buah-buahan Ibu Wartini)
Authors: Santika Ledia , Rizkan Rizkan , Gusti Ririn
Published: June 2021

The fruit business of Mrs. Wartini is is a micro business different from the fruit business in general, because in addition to selling fruits, there are many other sales variations of processed fruits. Thus, the selling differences based on Mrs. Wartini's fruit business are what make researchers interested in conduct research. The purpose of this study is first, to describe the characteristics of success in developing micro-businesses which include orientation to achievement, courage to take risks, hard work, responsibility, commitment and develop and maintain good relations. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The results obtained are as follows: first, the aspect of orientation on achievement is the quality of fresh products, many variations of sales and affordable prices. Second, the aspect of courage to take risks is to open a business and dare to stock a lot of fruits. Third, the aspect of hard work, which is employees who arrive early. Fourth, the aspect of responsibility that is paying employees' salaries and fruit suppliers is always on time. Fifth, the aspect of commitment is to the time and tengga issued and always provide immediate fruit. Sixth, aspects of developing and maintaining good relations, namely the existence of a good relationship between the owner and employees, customers and fruit suppliers. Keywords: Success, Business, Micro
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYRAKAT MELALUI PEMBINAAN UMKM KAMPUNG BATIK BETUNGAN
Authors: Anggrayani Rega , Zainal Agus
Published: June 2021

This study aims to obtain information systematically related to community empowerment through the development of UMKM in the Betungan batik village. The method used was the focus group discussion by getting the result that community empowerment through UMKM was carried out once a month, discussing the existing programs in the Betungan batik village UMKM with 50 members. UMKM Batik Betungan Village makes various products made from written batik such as batik scarves, batik bags, batik sandals, batik masks, and hand-written batik hijabs.
PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM MEMBERDAYAKAN SISKAMLING
Authors: Marsela Deta , Pradikto Bayu
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this research is to describe the community participation in empowering the mobile security system. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. This study uses interview data collection techniques, observation and documentation. Checking the validity of the data used triangulation of sources, triangulation of time and triangulation of techniques. The results obtained from the research are the participation of citizens in participating in the security system at Neighborhood Association 19, Cempaka Permai Village, including the participation of thoughts, energy, assets, skills and skills as well as social participation. On the other hand, there is also internal citizen participation and external participation of residents in participating in the participation system of the Neighborhood Association residents around them supporting and attending even though they do not participate in patrols, from agencies from Babinsa, Bhabinkamtibmas, Head of Rukun Warga, Head of Subdistrict, then from the Mayor's Government give an award, one of them is the Bengkulu City Political and National Unity Body.