bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Solid Waste and Disposal Processes for Isolated Patients with Infectious Disease
Authors: Saber Deborah , Howlett Brandon , Waterman Timothy , Tantillo Lila
Published: August 2021

To maximize healthcare efforts toward environmental sustainability while ensuring patient and community safety, a comprehensive understanding regarding solid waste properties and disposal practices of care for infectious patients is needed. This observational study quantified the solid waste generated from two patientrooms in contact isolation for infection with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus for 168 hours (7 days). A total of 3,322 solid waste items amounting to approximately 65 kilograms (kg) of solid waste was generated. Of this, 43% of the solid waste were attributed to personal protective equipment (PPE) used with infectious isolation procedures (e.g., gowns, packaging, non-latex gloves). In one year, total waste accumulation for one isolated patient could total approximately 1,690kg. Further study is needed to support updated isolation and solid waste disposal practices that preserve the safety of patients and healthcare personnel while considering environmental sustainability. In this article the authors review the background and significance of current, solid waste practices and the study method used to begin to inform isolation protocol changes. After presenting and discussing their findings, they note the study limitations, and offer nursing implications and solutions to promote environmental stewardship. They conclude by identifying the need for further study of unregulated solid waste disposal generated in caring for infectious patients so as to promote environmental sustainability.
Nurse Advocacy: Adopting a Health in All Policies Approach
Authors: Williams Shanita , Phillips Janice , Koyama Kirk
Published: August 2021

Policy advocacy and committed resources are essential to address social factors that shape population health. In this article, we discuss nurse advocacy to advance public health and health equity through targeted social determinants, particularly on behalf of poor and disadvantaged persons. We discuss components of the right social policies and consider evidence-based policies that have linked improvements in social and economic conditions with increased physical, emotional, and mental health outcomes among poor and disadvantaged social groups. With a partnership perspective, select social determinants of health (SDOH) and mitigating policies focus nurses' social policy advocacy to improve the health of disadvantaged populations and reduce health inequities. We suggest nurses engage in multisectoral partnerships and adopt a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to address social and health needs of concern. The conclusion offers resources and strategies to promote nurse engagement in health policy.
A Nurse-Led Intervention to Address Food Insecurity in Chicago
Authors: Grenier Jennifer , Wynn Nicole
Published: August 2021

Food insecurity is a social issue that is becoming more common across the nation. Individuals identified as food insecure may not have enough food in quantity and/or quality, and they may likely have limited access to obtain the food they need. Food insecurity is one social determinant of health, or a social condition that impacts a person’s good health. This article offers a brief overview of food insecurity and describes The Rush Surplus Project, developed in 2015 by concerned nurses within the Rush healthcare system to address the issue of food insecurity in surrounding communities on the west side of Chicago, Illinois. This project decreases hospital food waste by donating food to local shelters for redistribution to individuals in need. The authors offer implications for nursing and health systems concerned with food insecurity and conclude with a summary detailing next steps in progress at Rush University Medical Center.
Les forces vives de la formation de l’esprit scientifique
Authors: Le Ru Véronique
Published: August 2021

De 1686 à 1758, soit pendant plus de soixante ans, les savants les plus éminents de l’époque, dont la Marquise Du Châtelet, participent au débat sur les forces vives ; faut-il mesurer la force par le produit de la masse et de la vitesse ( m.v , qu’on appelle aujourd’hui la quantité de mouvement) ou par le produit de la masse et du carré de la vitesse ( m.v 2 ) ? Or il est intéressant de souligner que, loin d’être une simple dispute de mots, ce à quoi cherche à la réduire D’Alembert, cette querelle est avant tout une discussion sur les premiers principes et les principes dérivés : quels sont les principes fondateurs, quels sont les principes seconds ? Notre propos est de montrer que D’Alembert, dans la position qu’il prend pour mettre fin au débat, a été fortement influencé et formé par les réflexions sur la physique que développe Émilie Du Châtelet (1706-1749), dans les Institutions de Physique parues en 1740.
Analysis of an SQEIAR epidemic model with media coverage and asymptomatic infection
Authors: Shi Xiangyun ,   School of Mathematics and Statistics, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China, Gao Xiwen , Zhou Xueyong , Li Yongfeng ,   Department of Mathematics and Information Science, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
Published: August 2021

An SQEIAR model with media coverage and asymptomatic infection is proposed for populations with a certain level of immunity. Firstly, we discuss the extinction and persistence for the diseases of the model by using basic reproduction number $ \mathcal{R}_C $. Then the parameter threshold is analyzed and the effect of parameters on the basic reproduction number is discussed. Furthermore, the optimal media coverage strategy and quarantine strategy for optimal problems under quadratic cost function are derived by applying Pontryagin's Maximum Principle.
Robust strong duality for nonconvex optimization problem under data uncertainty in constraint
Authors: Chai Yanfei ,   Department of Mathematics, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, China
Published: August 2021

This paper deals with the robust strong duality for nonconvex optimization problem with the data uncertainty in constraint. A new weak conjugate function which is abstract convex, is introduced and three kinds of robust dual problems are constructed to the primal optimization problem by employing this weak conjugate function: the robust augmented Lagrange dual, the robust weak Fenchel dual and the robust weak Fenchel-Lagrange dual problem. Characterizations of inequality (1.1) according to robust abstract perturbation weak conjugate duality are established by using the abstract convexity. The results are used to obtain robust strong duality between noncovex uncertain optimization problem and its robust dual problems mentioned above, the optimality conditions for this noncovex uncertain optimization problem are also investigated.
Recent Geophysical Data on the Extensive Planimetric Diversity of the Cucuteni Archaeological Sites from Northeastern Romania
Authors: Asandulesei Andrei , Tencariu Felix-Adrian , Balaur Radu-Stefan , Asandulesei Mihaela
Published: August 2021

– The origin of Cucuteni–Trypillia mega-sites.– Complex internal spatial organization of settlements.
Combined GPR and Electrostatic Prospection in the Roman Colony of Vienna (France)
Authors: Benech Christophe , Clément Benjamin , Dabas Michel , Darras Lionel , Flageul Lionel , Parfant Côme , Perruchon-Monge Lola , Schamper Cyril , Tabbagh Alain , Vitale Quentin
Published: August 2021

– Electrical resistivity and dielectric permittivity mapping using an electrostatic survey device.– GPR delineation of probable ancient anchor point of the ancient bridge.– Combination of GPR and electrostatic surveys for urban archaeology.
Multi-Method Geophysical Survey of Caesar’s Military System at the Battle of Gergovie
Authors: Dacko Marion , Simon François-Xavier , Hulin Guillaume , Labazuy Philippe , Buvat Solène , Donnadieu Franck , Deberge Yann
Published: August 2021

– We used different geophysical technics to map Caesar’s military system.– Low frequency electromagnetic system allowed to reduce disturbances induced by basaltic blocks.– Old archaeological hypothesis were verified and corrected based on the new geophysical results.
Persian Residences in the Southern Caucasus: Latest Discoveries in the Periphery of the Achaemenid Empire
Authors: Fassbinder Jörg W. E. , Hahn Sandra , Parsi Mandana , Becker Florian , Wolf Marco , Gagošidze Iulon , Kaniuth Kai
Published: August 2021

– New outstanding Achaemenid monumental complex in the periphery of the Persian Empire.– Magnetometer and ERT prospecting of adobe mud-brick architecture.– Test excavation, soil magnetic studies on top soils, mudbricks and excavation profiles.
Geophysical Survey at Mount Pleasant Henge
Authors: Linford Neil , Linford Paul , Payne Andrew
Published: August 2021

– First complete geophysical survey coverage of the Mount Pleasant mega-henge.– Evaluation of plough damage and erosion of the henge earthworks using GPR.– Reprocessing and comparison of Clark’s original magnetic survey from 50 years ago.
A Combined Approach Using GPR and Trial Trenches in Cherbourg for Archaeological Evaluation
Authors: Paez-Rezende Laurent , Hulin Guillaume
Published: August 2021

– Urban archaeology in Cherbourg (France).– Ground-Penetrating Radar for urban archaeology.– Comparison of GPR and trial trenching for archaeological evaluation.
Survey of Soba (Sudan)
Authors: Ryndziewicz Robert , Drzewiecki Mariusz , Banaszek Łukasz , Herbich Tomasz , Kiersnowski Krzysztof
Published: August 2021

– Research in Soba – the capital of the medieval kingdom of Alwa.– Geophysical methods applied to study the spatial organization of the city.
Using Seismic Full-Waveform Inversion (FWI) for Structural Investigation of the Danevirke
Authors: Zolchow Manuel , Köhn Daniel , Wilken Dennis , Rabbel Wolfgang
Published: August 2021

– Applicability of seismic FWI to archaeological targets with strong topography.– Reconstruction of building phases and state of preservation using seismic FWI.
Mineral-Magnetic Characterization as a Key to Explain Differences in Magnetic Contrast and Improve Archaeological Interpretation
Authors: Garcia-Garcia Ekhine , Grison Hana , Jordanova Neli , De Smedt Philippe , Iriarte Eneko
Published: August 2021

– New approach to mineral-magnetic characterization.– Evaluation of factors influencing geophysical results.– Origin of a fringe without magnetic contrast explained by waterlogging.
Application of Two Dimensional Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) For Moisture Detection in Thessaloniki’s Rotunda Pillars and Three-Dimensional ERT Modeling Using Optimized Electrode Arrays
Authors: Louvaris Prodromos , Tsourlos Panagiotis , Tsokas Gregory , Vargemezis George , Diamanti Nectaria , Polydoropoulos Konstantinos , Zacharopoulou Georgia
Published: August 2021

– Moisture detection inside pillars using electrical resistivity tomography (ERT).– Three-dimensional ERT modeling using non-conventional arrays.– Jacobian matrix optimization method.
Studying the Ancient Settlement of Hacilar Büyük Höyük with Integrated Methods
Authors: Özdoğru İnci Nurgül , Küçükdemirci Melda , Görüm Tolga , Özcan Orkan
Published: August 2021

– The archaeological structures buried underground are displayed by utilizing GPR.– Geomorphological units are determined via SVF and RRIM in the GIS environment.– The effects of dry farming, site-tethered pastoralism is discussed by using an ABM.
A Vector-Based Approach to Assessing the Results from Constant Velocity Migration of GPR Data
Authors: Linford Neil
Published: August 2021

– Vector-based GPR velocity estimation following constant velocity migration.
L’incarnazione del ‘noi e loro’: l’esperienza fascista in un mondo traumatizzato
Authors: Sletvold Jon , Brothers Doris
Published: August 2021

Questo articolo rappresenta un tentativo di dimostrare che ‘noi contro loro’, la relazione binaria che si trova al centro dell’esperienza fascista, è incarnata. Gli autori suggeriscono che l’esperienza fascista non è solo politica, ma che si infiltra in molti aspetti delle nostre vite personali e professionali. Per raggiungere i loro obiettivi, gli autori si concentrano su due fili inestricabilmente intrecciati della teorizzazione psicoanalitica: l’esperienza traumatica e l’incarnazione umana. Vengono fornite vignette cliniche che illustrano le sfide affrontate dagli analisti nel lavorare con pazienti che sostengono un leader di tendenza fascista. L’articolo conclude suggerendo che l’enfasi sull’argomento e sul dialogo nella psicoanalisi relazionale contrasta le seduzioni dell’esperienza fascista.
Freud, Sullivan, Mitchell, Bion and the Multiple Voices of International Psychoanalysis
Authors: Musetti Alessandro
Published: August 2021

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Commento al caso clinico di A. Micheloni
Authors: Fabri Poncemi Giulio
Published: August 2021

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Determinants of Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccines among Residents of Osun State, South-West Nigeria
Authors: Akinyemi P.A. , Owoade I.A. , Fajobi O. , Wuraola F.O. , Elugbaju O.T.
Published: August 2021

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually all spheres of society. As countries await the COVID-19 vaccine, it is imperative to plan for its financing to ensure high vaccine coverage. This study aimed to determine the willingness to pay for COVID-19 vaccine among adult residents of Osun State.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study design was employed. Seven hundred and forty-four respondents were enrolled from three selected Local Government Areas using multistage sampling method. An interviewer-administered questionnaire in electronic format (Kobo Collect) was used for data collection while the data was analysed using SPSS version 25. Determinants of willingness to pay for COVID-19 vaccine were assessed using binary logistic regression. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: About one-quarter, 181 (24.3%) were willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine. The median amount respondents were willing to pay was ₦650 (IQR= ₦1563) [$1.71 (IQR = $3.96)]. Being a healthcare worker (Odds ratio = 2.0, 95% CI =1.085–3.712, p=0.026), perception of susceptibility (Odds ratio = 1.9, 95%CI = 1.232-2.973, p=0.029) and self-efficacy (Odds ratio = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.571 – 4.071, p<0.001) were significant positive determinants of willingness to pay for COVID-19 vaccine. Misconceptions or perceived barriers were not significant determinants of willingness to pay for the vaccine.Conclusion: These findings indicate that there is a need for health promotion interventions to correct misconceptions about COVID-19. Government and private donor interventions may be required to subsidize the vaccine to ensure high vaccine coverage.
Ovarian dynamics, hormone profiles, and characterization of ovarian and uterine blood flow in cycling Sahiwal cows
Authors: Hassan M. , Arfat M.Y. , Arshad U. , Ahmad N.
Published: August 2021

The objectives were to investigate the ovarian dynamics and hormonal profiles during the oestrus cycle, and to characterize the ovarian and uterine blood flow (OBF versus UBF) indices on the extent of vascular perfusion towards the dominant follicle (DF) or corpus luteum (CL) during the peri-ovulatory follicular wave in Sahiwal cows. In experiment 1, cyclic cows (n = 21) were selected at their spontaneous oestrus (day 0) and subjected to B-mode ultrasonography throughout the oestrus cycle. In experiment 2, cyclic cows (n = 9) were randomly selected at day 0, and categorized according to the intra-ovarian patterns as ovaries with DF (n = 3), CL (n = 3) or both (DF+CL; n = 3) to characterize the OBF and UBF indices using Doppler ultrasonography. The length of the oestrus cycle (days), number of follicular waves (n) and size (mm) of DF and CL were 20.1 ± 0.9, 2.1 ± 0.2, 14.7 ± 0.7 and 15.9 ± 2.5, respectively. The concentrations (ng/mL) of plasma progesterone increased linearly, and a peak was attained at day 12.2 ± 1.0. However, it reduced linearly with the onset of luteolysis at day 16.4 ± 0.3 of the oestrus cycle. The plasma progesterone (P4) concentrations and the diameter of CL correlated throughout the oestrus cycle. The mean OBF and UBF indices did not differ between intraovarian patterns. Taken together, this information on reproductive physiological parameters could be used to develop synchronization protocols to improve reproductive management in Sahiwal cows.
Pulmonary tuberculosis among young children with severe pneumonia at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, Juba, South Sudan
Authors: Madison Amanda Billy Berto , Ndeezi Grace , Chollong Hassen , Tongun Justin Bruno , Tumwine James K. , Piloya Thereza
Published: August 2021

Background: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem worldwide. It can present in an acute form especially in endemic settings,  which might lead to missed and delayed diagnosis, prolonged hospital stays, and increased mortality in children. South Sudan has a high prevalence of tuberculosis in the adult population. However, there is no published data on paediatric tuberculosis. We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with pulmonary tuberculosis in children admitted with pneumonia in Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, South Sudan.Method: This was a cross sectional study of 404 children aged 2 to 59 months admitted with severe pneumonia from June-October 2018 at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital. We excluded children on anti-TB treatment. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire which captured socio-demographic characteristics, clinical history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations. Sputum examination for Mycobacterium tuberculosis was performed for all participants using X-pert MTB/RIF. Additional investigations included Chest X-ray and blood count.Results: We recruited 404 children, out of which 78 (19.3%) had pulmonary tuberculosis. Of these, 13 (16.7%) were bacteriologically  confirmed while 65 (83.3%) were clinically diagnosed. The factors significantly associated with pulmonary tuberculosis were age above two years [AOR 2.32 (95% CI 1.04-5.17)] p value 0.039, positive HIV Status [AOR 24.2 (95% CI 2.88-202.62)] p value 0.003, severe acute  malnutrition [AOR 15.67 (95% CI 6.68-36.73)] p value <0.001, lack of BCG immunization [AOR 3.09 (95% CI 1.06-9.03)] p value 0.038, and contact with a known tuberculosis patient [AOR 55.14 (95% CI 10.12-300.6)] p value <0.001.Conclusion: There is a high burden of pulmonary tuberculosis in children presenting with severe pneumonia. There is a need for  screening for pulmonary tuberculosis in children with any of the associated factors to improve early diagnosis and treatment.
Hearing loss among patients on treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda
Authors: Lodiong Lodiong Jackson Dumo , Amos Timbine , Lumori Boniface Amanee Elias , Nuwagira Edwin
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Second-line injectable therapy using aminoglycosides (AG) like kanamycin, amikacin or capreomycin is associated with irreversible hearing loss. We aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of hearing loss among patients with drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) who received AG.Method: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at the tuberculosis treatment unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). All adult patients with a diagnosis of DR-TB between March 2016 and December 2019 were candidates for inclusion in the study. Hearing loss was defined as a hearing threshold of >20 decibels (dB) at any test frequency in at least one ear. The incidence and predictors of hearing loss were analysed using multivariable Cox model. A p-value of ≤0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Data analysis was done using STATA version 13.Results: The estimated rate of developing hearing loss was 107 per 1000 person months. Thirty-seven (52.9%) of 70 DR-TB patients experienced some degree of hearing loss, of which 25 (67.6 %) developed mild, 5 (13.5%) moderate, and 3 (8.1%) severe hearing loss. Male sex (HR 2.05, CI 1.03-4.10, p-value 0.041), increasing age (HR.5.17, CI 1.42-18.87, p-value 0.013) and high BMI (HR 3.31, CI 1.15 - 9.53, p-value 0.026) were significant predictors of new onset of hearing loss.Conclusion: The incidence of hearing loss among DR-TB patients was high, with the majority having a mild hearing loss. Patients who were male, older, overweight and/or obese were more likely to develop AG-induced hearing loss.
Back-to-basics. Cough: causes and diagnosis
Authors: Tibbutt David A.
Published: August 2021

Cough is a common complaint and may be a feature of serious underlying disease. A working knowledge of the mechanisms and differential diagnoses is crucial. A carefully taken clinical history followed by a thorough physical examination will often lead to a correct conclusion and confirmatory investigations and in turn to appropriate management.
Effects of different types of manure on the culture of marine plankton as a potential source of food for mariculture hatcheries
Authors: Malesa Fadhili M. , Kyewalyanga Margareth S. , Masalu Rose J. , Mtolera Matern S.
Published: August 2021

The study examined different types of organic manure on the culture of marine plankton as a potential source of food for rabbitfish, Siganus stellatus, larvae. Cow dung showed significantly higher species abundance and diversity of cultured marine plankton followed by chicken and finally mixed media manure (p<0.05). A total of 36 genera of phytoplankton (21) and zooplankton (15) were identified in all culture media. Class Bacillariophyta was the most abundant and diverse group which accounted for 41.3 % of the total phytoplankton. Calanoida was the dominant group of the identified zooplankton, accounting for 51.7 %. It was observed that the organic manure used favoured the growth of commercially important species of phytoplankton such as Chaetoceros sp., Skeletonema sp., Chlorella sp., Isochrysis sp., Nannochloropsis sp. and Spirulina sp., and zooplankton such as Eurytemora sp., Calanus sp., Oithona sp., Branchionus sp., Moina sp. and ostracods. The growth performance and survival rate of early stage rabbitfish larvae fed with live marine zooplankton performed better compared to those fed with Artemia spp. and commercial dry feed. This indicates that zooplankton have the potential to enhance growth performance and survival rate, hence increasing productivity and the development of mariculture.
How can a newly established journal attract foreign authors?
Authors:   LLC ", Ostapenko Roman ,   Scientific and educational Initiative"
Published: August 2021

The geographical diversity of the origin of both editorial staff and authors is one of the crucial criteria in the selection of journals for international recognized databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.). The established world-class scientific journals, as a rule, have their own readership, regular authors, and attract new ones due to their own high indicators (Hirsch index, quartile, etc.). Many newly established periodicals aiming at international recognition face the issues of finding foreign editors and authors. It is more difficult for the journals that are not included in recognized databases to compete with more recognized ones in attracting new authors. As a result of evaluations of journals, the members of the Scopus Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) indicate that journals need to significantly expand their international reach in terms of authorship and academic influence. They recommend them to consider publishing more articles in English and to attract more respected authors from other countries. The recommendation is undoubtedly valuable, but the question arises: how to attract foreign authors? In fact, the targeted e-mail distribution as a tool for finding authors and increasing publication activity is poorly effective, since authors are mainly interested in recognized journals indexed in international scientometric databases. Another recommendation from the expert is that it will be helpful if the published articles cover a wider range of research topics and issues that may directly affect an international audience. As N.V. Kirillova rightly notes: “no scientific work can be started without preliminary study and analysis of research carried out earlier on the chosen topic or taking place at present. The results of such an analysis of publications on the topic of research are reflected directly in scientific articles and published in the form of independent systematic reviews.”[1] In conjunction with the foregoing, it is important to reconsider the duties of the members of the editorial board as the direct authors of the newly established journal, who could, for example, on the instructions of the editor-in-chief write up-to-date reviews on the relevant problems and headings of the journal. Published articles can be sent directly to foreign authors, which are cited by the authors who are members of the editorial board. Alternatively, this can induce foreign authors to a scientific dialogue, and, possibly, to publish articles in a newly established journal.
No-Reference Retinal Image Sharpness Metric Using Daubechies Wavelet Transform
Authors: Vonghirandecha P. , Bhurayanontachai P. , Kansomkeat S. , Intajag S.
Published: August 2021

Retinal fundus images are increasingly used by ophthalmologists both manually and without human intervention for detecting ocular diseases. Poor quality retinal images could lead to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment. Hence, a picture quality index was a crucial measure to ensure that the obtained images from acquisition system were suitable for reliable medical diagnosis. In this paper, a no-reference retinal image quality assessment based on wavelet transform is presented. A multiresolution Daubechies (db2) wavelet at level 4 was employed to decompose an original image into detail, and approximation sub-bands for extracting the sharpness information. The sharpness quality index was calculated from the entropy of the sub-bands. The proposed measure was validated by using images from the High-Resolution Fundus (HRF) dataset. The experimental results show that the proposed index performed more consistent with human visual perception and outperformed the Abdel-Hamid et al method.
A Dynamic Evolutionary Game Model of Collaborative Innovation in Manufacturing Services Industry and Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Liu Deguang
Published: August 2021

Collaborative innovation has a significant impact on the efficiency of manufacturing services and manufacturing innovation. In this paper, a collaborative innovation model of manufacturing services and manufacturing is constructed based on the two-dimensional asymmetric evolutionary game basic model. The stable evolution strategy of the model is to be found through the solutions to the replicator dynamic differential equation of both sides of the game. The results show that on the one hand, producer services can rely on the carrier of knowledge capital and human capital to link to the manufacturing process from front to back, and form the forward and backward spillover effect. On the other hand, the knowledge elements in producer services, especially tacit knowledge, are transmitted through the modern network under the common industrial culture atmosphere in the process of continuous industrial interaction and industrial integration, which can promote the sharing and transfer of knowledge, produce interactive innovation, and finally promote the innovation of value chain.
Corresponsabilidad de los padres en el proceso educativo de sus hijos durante confinamiento por covid-19
Authors: Tua Garcia Alirio Alejandro
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la corresponsabilidad de los padres en el proceso educativo de sus hijos durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en la Unidad Educativa Nacional San Francisco Javier en Barquisimeto, municipio Iribarren del estado Lara. Se fundamentó en   el paradigma positivista con enfoque cuantitativo enmarcada en un diseño de campo descriptivo. La población estuvo conformada por 210 padres a quienes se le aplicó un cuestionario, el cual fue validado mediante la técnica juicio de expertos y con una confiabilidad según el estadístico Alpha de Cronbach de 0,96. Se determinó tendencia mayoritaria de los padres consultados no asumen su rol, es decir, no se involucran efectivamente en el proceso académico de sus hijos en la cuarentena social. Se recomendó a los padres aplicar disciplina a los estudiantes fijando normas en el hogar, hábitos de estudio y administrar tiempo de calidad durante la pandemia generada por COVID-19.
Los sistemas educativos iberoamericanos: Revisión documental
Authors: Bernate Jayson
Published: August 2021

El presente artículo de revisión documental surge desde el espacio académico de tendencias y desafíos de los sistemas educativos del doctorado Gerencia y Política Educativa en la UNIVERSIDAD DE BAJA CALIFORNIA UBC (México), el cual tiene por objetivo realizar un análisis teórico del funcionamiento gubernamental de los sistemas educativos iberoamericanos, realizando una comparación de seis características principales como son; normativa, competencias de los organismos públicos, estructura académica, financiamiento, educación técnica, obligatoriedad escolar y formación profesional, en seis países de Iberoamérica, profundizándolo en Colombia. A modo de conclusión es indudable que cada legislación de estado es diferente en el funcionamiento de los sistemas educativos, por ello es importante articular los procesos educativos a estas legislaciones para no caer en el error de salir de lo legal y cometer errores sociales y culturales irreversibles para la sociedad y comunidad educativa.
Structuring Key Credit Risk Parameters for Regulated Electric and Gas Utilities under Alternative Moody’s Rating Methodologies: A Case Study for a Natural Gas Distribution Utility
Authors: BENLİ Vahit Ferhan , YETGİN Feyzullah
Published: August 2021

This paper elaborates the relevancy issue of a rating model in the context of credit rating analysis process
of a natural gas distribution company. Against this background, we have analysed the Moody’s Analytics Risk
Calc™ v3.1 Emerging Markets and the Regulated Electric and Gas Rating Methodology of Moody’s Investor
Services dated from March the 16th, 2017. Methodologically, the article relies on case studies namely the
Enron case and a case from regulated natural gas distribution company in Turkey. In terms of findings, Enron
case highlights the importance of point-in-time rating models over agency based rating models in terms of
default prediction. The EDF model provided a PD value of 0.65%, which corresponds to Baa3 level in Moody’s
rating agency terms. On the other hand, the REGU Model indicates the Company with “Ba” rating, which is
a “Speculative Grade”. This result indicates us a severe difference in default probabilities for the same entity.
This is consequent and in line with the informational needs of different users and if different models are used
respective to their needs. In summary, each rating model is developed by rating agencies for different purposes
and we need to choose the appropriate rating model to make accurate analysis.
A missão da Igreja em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Gomes Tiago de Fraga
Published: August 2021

A Igreja precisa se renovar e adaptar constantemente, em atitude de aggiornamento, a fim de ser fiel à sua vocação e missão, especialmente em tempos difíceis, como é o caso da pandemia, vivenciada atualmente por toda a humanidade. Para buscar essa atualização, alguns critérios pastorais a partir da missão de Cristo, do caminho até o Reinado de Deus, da presença e missão no mundo e da figura exemplar de Maria, ajudam a Igreja a amadurecer sua autoconsciência e atividade pastoral. O presente artigo visa elaborar apontamentos para que a missão da Igreja seja um sinal de esperança nesses tempos de crise pandêmica.
ZÁKLADY METODOLÓGIE HODNOTENIA ODOLNOSTI DOPRAVNEJ INFRAŠTRUKTÚRY
Authors: Hoterová Katarína , Chovančíková Nikola , Dvořák Zdeněk
Published: August 2021

Hodnotenie odolnosti dopravnej infraštruktúry je dôležitou súčasťou posudzovania rizík a neustáleho zvyšovania bezpečnosti hodnoteného prvku. Odolnosť je schopnosť prvku odolávať nepriaznivým javom, absorbovať ich a prispôsobiť sa im. Existuje mnoho prístupov k hodnoteniu odolnosti. Tak ako v každej oblasti, tak aj pri hodnotení odolnosti je vhodné vypracovať jednotnú metodiku hodnotenia odolnosti. takáto metodika môže zjednotiť vstupné a výstupné informácie a uľahčiť hodnotenie samotnej úrovne odolnosti. Doprava a dopravná infraštruktúra sú komplikované technické systémy, ktoré si vyžadujú osobitný prístup. Cieľom článku je analyzovať v súčasnosti dostupné metodiky používané pri hodnotení odolnosti a predstaviť návrh jednotnej metodiky špecifickej pre hodnotenie odolnosti dopravnej infraštruktúry.
APLIKÁCIA MANAŽÉRSTVA RIZIKA PRI OCHRANE PRVKOV DOPRAVNEJ INFRAŠTRUKTÚRY
Authors: Chovančíková Nikola , Hoterová Katarína
Published: August 2021

Dopravná infraštruktúra predstavuje zložitý komplex prvkov, ktoré sú medzi sebou poprepájané vzájomnými väzbami tak, aby dokázali zastrešiť všetky požadované funkcie. Dopravná infraštruktúra vzhľadom na svoju významnosť bola v Slovenskej republike zaradená medzi sektory kritickej infraštruktúry v zákone č. 45/2011 Z. z. o kritickej infraštruktúre. Súčasťou dopravnej infraštruktúry sú objekty, ktoré je možné zaradiť medzi prvky kritickej infraštruktúry. Ochrana prvkov kritickej infraštruktúry by mala byť prioritou, pretože ich zničenie alebo prípadné narušenie by mohlo spôsobiť narušenie fungovania dopravnej infraštruktúry (Zákon č. 45/2011 Z. z.). Na zabezpečenie ochrany dopravných objektov zaradených do kritickej infraštruktúry je možné uplatniť princípy manažérstva rizika. Aplikácia manažérstva rizika si vyžaduje poznanie normy ISO 31 000, ktorá predstavuje efektívny nástroj na identifikáciu, hodnotenie, analýzu a následne samotné riadenie rizík. Výsledky získané pomocou aplikácie manažérstva rizík môžu posunúť ochranu dopravných prvkov kritickej infraštruktúry na vyššiu úroveň. Cieľom článku je analyzovanie informačných zdrojov pojednávajúcich o problematike a následná aplikácia manažérstva rizika na dopravný objekt, ktorý je možné považovať za potenciálny prvok kritickej infraštruktúry.
ÚZEMNÉ PLÁNOVANIE V SR A VO VYBRANÝCH ŠTÁTOCH EÚ VO VZŤAHU K CITY LOGISTIKE
Authors: Škultéty Filip , Beňová Dominika
Published: August 2021

Mestská logistika a City logistika sú súhrnnými pojmami pre veľké množstvo koncepcií spájania mestskej nákladnej dopravy a udržateľnosti prostredníctvom znižovania negatívnych prevádzkových a environmentálnych javov. City logistika má naviac za úlohu redukovať náklady na zásobovanie, znižovať požiadavky na zdroje a zlepšovať kvalitu života obyvateľov miest. Príspevok je venovaný problematike spojitosti medzi priestorovým plánovaním a rozvojom City logistiky. Ústrednou tézou je posúdenie implementácie logistických opatrení a logistických centier vo vzťahu k územnému plánovaniu. Cieľ výskumu je komparatívna prípadová štúdia Slovenskej republiky a siedmych vybraných európskych krajín so zreteľom na city logistiku. V štúdií boli taktiež vyhodnocované city logistické opatrenia Amsterdamu, Berlína, Bratislavy, Helsínk, Kodane, Lisabonu, Paríža a Viedne, hlavných miest analyzovaných krajín.
CENTRAL BI-OCEANIC RAILWAY CORRIDOR
Authors: Javier Guzman
Published: August 2021

In this paper it is discussed the Central Bi-Oceanic Railway Corridor called as the “The Panama Canal of the 21st Century” Project that will join the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans in South America linking Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Its impact is expected to be huge, firstly expanding trade and reducing the transport times around 30%, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
On the Cutting Edge – A Successful Distance PhD Degree Program: A Case Study
Authors: Nof Leah , Hill Cheryl
Published: August 2021

Background and Purpose: Distance education has witnessed steady growth in higher education since its beginnings. During the 1990s, growth in the number of educational programs that were time and place independent was rapid. This article is about a unique program - a Ph.D. PT degree program-- the first and only Ph.D. in Physical Therapy offered in distance education format in the United States. This report discusses the design, implementation, and experiences gained in setting a PhD program in distance format. Model Description and Evaluation: This program is an on-line/residency hybrid model where the majority of work is carried out on-line using WebCT. Midway through each 5-month semester, students come to campus for the residency component of the course. The program includes both required and elective courses, as well as a research dissertation. Students provide individual evaluations of each course. Formal outcome studies will be conducted when a sufficient number of students have graduated. Outcomes: Individual course feedback from students has been very positive, and the graduates’ work placements signal recognition from the professional community of the quality of the program. Discussion and Conclusion: As the profession moves toward the entry-level doctoral degree, this model will enhance opportunities for physical therapists to pursue a PhD degree, and one specific to the profession of physical therapy.
Calidad de vida, posterior a la cirugía en cáncer de recto. Comparación de resultados funcionales en: cirugía abierta, laparoscópica, y robótica.
Authors: Lococo Julio
Published: August 2021

Introducción y objetivo: La evaluación de los resultados en la cirugía del cáncer de recto se ha centrado tradicionalmente en la respuesta oncológica, sin embargo en pacientes jóvenes afectados por esta patología los resultados de la función urogenital se vuelve cada vez más trascendente.

El propósito de nuestro trabajo es comparar la calidad de vida de nuestros pacientes operados, en los que respecta a la funcionalidad intestinal, urinaria, y sexual entre la cirugía convencional, laparoscópica y robótica.

Población y métodos: Estudio de corte transversal, donde se utilizó la base de datos prospectivos del Servicio de Coloproctología del Hospital Churruca-Visca. Mediante una encuesta telefónica sobre los cuestionarios EORTC – QLQC30 /C29 y score de LARS, entre mayo de 2016 a septiembre de 2019. De 81 pacientes operados, 62 pacientes cumplieron criterios de inclusión y exclusión y de estos 47 respondieron el cuestionario.

Resultados: 25 hombres y 22 mujeres han sido divididos en tres ramas: 16 pacientes cirugía convencional, 13 pacientes cirugía laparoscópica, 18 pacientes en cirugía robótica. No encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los distintos grupos respecto: edad, sexo, asa y altura del tumor. Si se observó una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en cuanto a la qumioradioterapia neoadyuvante en el grupo robótico con una p de 0.023 como así también en la esfera sexual con una p de 0.010.También observamos una mejor tendencia sobre el score de LARS en el grupo de cirugía robótica sin llegar a tener un significancia estadística.

Conclusión: La calidad de vida global es comparable en los tres grupos, la clave podría ser la cirugía a medida, donde se elija la mejor técnica según el caso y la experiencia del cirujano.
ANALISIS YURIDIS PERATURAN TERKAIT ARSITEKTUR BANGUNAN BERCIRIKHAS DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Hidayatulloh Bagus Anwar
Published: August 2021

ABSTRACT

This study examines the juridical analysis of regulations related to the architecture of the Yogyakarta Special Region. Whereas the regulation of architectural buildings with cultural characteristics has been regulated in several regional regulations, including regional regulations, governor regulations, and mayor regulations. This research is a library research (library research) and combined with field research that is descriptive analytical. So that bringing up the form of approach is a normative approach. The results of this study are regulations related to architectural regulations that characterize the Special Region of Yogyakarta experiencing strengthening in terms of its jurisdiction, especially with the birth of Regional Regulation with the birth of Yogyakarta Special Region Regulation Number 1 Year 2017 Concerning Distinctive Characteristics of Yogyakarta Special Region. In terms of the substance of the existing regulations will strengthen the legal umbrella of Yogyakarta's architectural pluralism, strengthen the area of ​​cultural heritage and the area of ​​cultural heritage. Then in terms of the laws and regulations, it is necessary to harmonize regulations related to building architecture with special character of Yogyakarta Special Region so that the implementation of architectural buildings unique to the Special Region of Yogyakarta can be maintained and optimally maintained.
Gás natural: transformações legais e perspectivas em relação aos cenários indicados no planejamento energético brasileiro
Authors: Costa Hirdan Katarina de Medeiros , Passos Gabriela , Ciola Giancarlo , Tomé Fernanda , Brito Thiago , Dos Santos Edmilson Moutinho
Published: August 2021

O gás natural é um recurso energético que tem sido cada vez mais utilizado ao longo dos anos, devido principalmente à sua versatilidade, ampla disponibilidade e menor nível de emissão de poluentes entre os hidrocarbonetos. Devido a estas e outras características, o gás natural tem grande importância para o processo de transição energética e para a construção de uma economia mais limpa. Entretanto, seu uso no Brasil enfrenta alguns entraves, dentre os quais podemos destacar o ambiente regulatório não consolidado em relação as atividades gasíferas. Nesse sentido, o artigo analisou a relação do gás natural na transição energética do país e suas influências nas mudanças do modelo regulatório referente ao insumo. Além disso, foi abordado sobre a inciativa Gás para Crescer e o Programa Novo Mercado de Gás e as transformações legais ocasionadas por eles.
Impact of Hygiene on Malaria Transmission Dynamics: A Mathematical Model
Authors: Oluwafemi Temidayo , Azuaba Emmanuel
Published: August 2021

Malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge, especially in developing countries, as 219 million cases of malaria were found in 89 countries. In this paper, a mathematical model using non-linear differential equations is formulated to describe the impact of hygiene on malaria transmission dynamics. The model is divided into seven compartments which includes five human compartments namely; unhygienic susceptible human population (Su), hygienic susceptible human population (Sn), unhygienic infected human population (Iu), hygienic infected human population (In) and the recovered human population (Rn) while the mosquito population is subdivided into susceptible mosquitoes (Sv) and infected mosquitoes Iv. The positivity of the solution shows that a domain exists where the model is biologically meaningful and mathematically well-posed. The Disease-Free Equilibrium (DFE) point of the model is obtained. Then, the basic reproduction number is computed using the next generation method and established the condition for local stability of the disease-free equilibrium. Thereafter the global stability of the disease-free equilibrium was obtained by constructing the Lyapunov function of the model system. Also, sensitivity analysis of the model system was carried out to identify the influence of the parameters on the basic reproduction number. The result shows that the natural death rate of the mosquitoes is most sensitive to the basic reproduction number.
PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS, PROFITABILITAS DAN SOLVABILITAS TERHADAP OPINI AUDIT GOING CONCERN (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN RETAIL TRADE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)
Authors: Lisnawati Lisna , Syafril Agia Syafitria
Published: August 2021

Rasio keuangan digunakan untuk menilai kinerja manajemen dalam suatu periode ari kinerja ini dapat dijadikan sebagai evaluasi hal-hal yang perlu dilakukan agar kinerja manajemen dapat  ditingkatkan  atau  dipertahankan  sesuai  dengan  target  perusahaan. Tujuan  penelitian  ini  adalah  untuk mengetahui pengaruh likuditas, profitabilitas dan solvabilitas terhadap opini audit going concern. Metode  yang  digunakan  dalam  penelitian  ini  adalah  regresi  logistik  dengan  tingkat  signifikansi  0,05.  Hasil  penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial likuiditas tidak berpengaruh, terhadap opini audit going concern dengan taraf signifikansi 0,212, profitabilitas tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern dengan taraf signifikansi 0,466 dan solvabilitas tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern dengan taraf signifikansi 0,410. Sementara secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern dengan taraf signifikansi 0,000. Pihak manajemen perusahaan sub sektor retail trade harus berupaya untuk terus meningkatkan laba setiap tahunnya dengan meningkatkan kinerja manajemen dalam pengelolaan sumber daya yang dimiliki untuk mempertahankan keberlangsungan usahanya.
PENGARUH BEDA PERMANEN DAN BEDA TEMPORER TERHADAP LABA BERSIH PADA PERUSAHAAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN 2015-2019
Authors: SATRIA MUHAMMAD , Tauzirie Siti Azqia
Published: August 2021

Perusahaan bertujuan untuk memperoleh laba berkualitas, salah satu komponen dari kualitas laba adalah laba bersih yakni laba yang mengalami kenaikan, berkelanjutan dan stabil dengan penyajian sesuai standar akuntansi yang berlaku. Beda permanen dan beda temporer menjadi faktor penyebab laba bersih. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan jenis perumusan masalah asosiatif bentuk hubungan kausal. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan manufaktur sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2015-2019 dan total sampel adalah 40 data. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan menggunakan metode nonprobability sampling dengan teknik pengambilan sampel sampling purposive. Alat analisis yang digunakan yaitu Korelasi Product Moment, Korelasi Berganda, Regresi Linier Berganda, Koefisien Determinasi, Uji t, Uji F. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah beda permanen dan beda temporer memiliki hubungan yang kuat secara parsial dan secara simultan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan.
An Empirical Study on the Influencing Factors of University Students’ Sense of Gain in Ideological and Political Theory Course -- Take the Course of “Ideological and Moral Cultivation and Legal Basis”as An Example
Authors: Lu Liqing , Cheng Xinying , Li Yuanyuan
Published: August 2021

The self-made questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 1000 undergraduates, the result of data analysis shows that the “Mechanism model of influencing factors on university students’ ‘Basic Course’ gain” proposed in this paper can partly explain the influence of personal, family, school and social factors on college students’ “Basic Course” acquisition; The factors of family, school and society are the external factors which affect the students’ sense of gain of“Basic Course”, and the personal factors are the internal factors which affect the students’ sense of gain of “Basic Course”; External factors act through internal factors. Based on that, this paper puts forward some suggestions and countermeasures to enhance the sense of gain of university students’“Basic courses”.