bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An international initiative of predicting the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic using ensemble data assimilation
Authors: Evensen Geir , Amezcua Javier , Bocquet Marc , Carrassi Alberto , Farchi Alban , Fowler Alison , Houtekamer Pieter L. , Jones Christopher K. , de Moraes Rafael J. , Pulido Manuel , Sampson Christian , Vossepoel Femke C.
Published: December 2020

This work demonstrates the efficiency of using iterative ensemble smoothers to estimate the parameters of an SEIR model. We have extended a standard SEIR model with age-classes and compartments of sick, hospitalized, and dead. The data conditioned on are the daily numbers of accumulated deaths and the number of hospitalized. Also, it is possible to condition the model on the number of cases obtained from testing. We start from a wide prior distribution for the model parameters; then, the ensemble conditioning leads to a posterior ensemble of estimated parameters yielding model predictions in close agreement with the observations. The updated ensemble of model simulations has predictive capabilities and include uncertainty estimates. In particular, we estimate the effective reproductive number as a function of time, and we can assess the impact of different intervention measures. By starting from the updated set of model parameters, we can make accurate short-term predictions of the epidemic development assuming knowledge of the future effective reproductive number. Also, the model system allows for the computation of long-term scenarios of the epidemic under different assumptions. We have applied the model system on data sets from several countries, i.e., the four European countries Norway, England, The Netherlands, and France; the province of Quebec in Canada; the South American countries Argentina and Brazil; and the four US states Alabama, North Carolina, California, and New York. These countries and states all have vastly different developments of the epidemic, and we could accurately model the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in all of them. We realize that more complex models, e.g., with regional compartments, may be desirable, and we suggest that the approach used here should be applicable also for these models.
Penile Mondor's disease: Imaging in two cases
Authors: Foresti Michele , Parmiggiani Andrea
Published: December 2020

Penile Mondor's disease is a rare and under-recognized benign genital condition consisting of an isolated thrombosis of the dorsal superficial vein of the penis. Symptoms do not show distinctive features and there are asymptomatic cases. The patients usually present with a cord-like induration at dorsum of the penis. Diagnosis is usually made based on history and physical examination. The role of imaging in Mondor's disease is to identify the intravascular thrombus. In case of diagnostic uncertainty, Grey scale and Doppler ultrasound can be useful to detect the extent of thrombosis demonstrating echogenic material within venous lumen, vessel incompressibility and absence of flow, as well as painful selective pressure. The use of Magnetic Resonance imaging is controversial and not used routinely. Usually treatment is conservative: sexual rest, local anesthetics, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics in case of infection and anticoagulants. Sclerosing lymphangitis and Peyronie's disease have been described as possible differential diagnosis.
Il valore sociale dei rifiuti. L’intreccio tra istituzioni e pratiche di recupero nello spazio urbano di Casablanca (Marocco)
Authors: Giannotta Anna Karin
Published: December 2020

Questo articolo presenta i risultati di una ricerca etnografica condotta a Casablanca (Marocco) tra il 2016 e il 2017. L’obiettivo è illustrare le modalità di circolazione dei rifiuti tra i differenti attori sociali protagonisti della scena culturale analizzata: recuperatori informali, grossisti e istituzioni. Decostruendo una visione univoca del mestiere del recuperatore, proporrò una descrizione fluida della sua agency, in costante tensione con le istituzioni che dominano la governance dei rifiuti. Il focus sulle interazioni socio-materiali mi condurrà verso un riposizionamento della nozione di informalità e di rifiuto, interpretati entrambi come risorse motrici di forme di condivisione tra persone, luoghi e oggetti, in uno scenario locale in cui emergerà la complementarietà tra pratiche ufficiali e ufficiose.
2020 Year of the nurse and the midwife: a call for strengthening midwifery in response to South Korea’s ultra-low birth rate
Authors: Kim Yun Mi
Published: December 2020

Along with the low birth rate in Korea, the aging of mothers is progressing very rapidly. Recent studies have reported that the obstetric infrastructure is crumbling due to the accelerating closures of obstetric medical institutions resulting from the low birth rate and low reimbursement rates for obstetric procedures. The number of birth centers has also decreased, but women’s interest in natural birth has actually increased, such that deliveries at birth centers now account for 11.8% of deliveries in obstetric clinics. In the Netherlands, Japan, and the United Kingdom, initiatives to promote natural birth through care provided by midwives increased the rate of natural births, decreased the number of cesarean sections, and lowered the rate of postpartum complications. In light of these examples, South Korea should also encourage natural delivery by midwives. A national support system for midwife applicants is necessary, and the requirements for institutions that train midwives should be revised. Independent birth centers should have emergency prescription privileges, and women should be given the choice to have a natural delivery by creating birth centers within hospitals.
Do childbirth confidence, prenatal depression, childbirth knowledge, and spousal support influence childbirth fear in pregnant women?
Authors: Cho Hyunjin , Ahn Sukhee
Published: December 2020

Purpose: This study investigated levels of childbirth fear and related prenatal factors (self-confidence for childbirth, prenatal depression, knowledge about childbirth, and spousal support) among pregnant women in South Korea. Methods: A correlational study design was used to explore levels of childbirth fear and related prenatal factors in 200 pregnant women over 28 weeks of gestation. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure fear of childbirth and related factors, such as self-confidence for childbirth, prenatal depression, knowledge about childbirth, and spousal support. Results: One-third of the pregnant women were aged 35 years and older. Sixty-one percent of women were nulliparae, but only 26.0% had experienced prenatal education. The mean score for fear of childbirth was 66.99 out of 165. The prevalence of fear of childbirth was 72.0%, and childbirth fear was severe in 26.5% of the participants and moderate in 45.5%. Fear of childbirth was negatively related to self-confidence (r=.45, p<.001), but positively related to prenatal depression (r=.21, p=.002). Two significant predictors were found to explain the fear of childbirth. Higher self-confidence for childbirth was associated with less severe fear of childbirth (β=–6.49, p<.001), while higher prenatal depression was associated with more severe fear of childbirth (β=2.08, p=.038).Conclusion: The level of fear of childbirth was higher among pregnant women with lower self-confidence and higher prenatal depression. Reasonable evidence should be provided for implementing prenatal and childbirth classes to reduce pregnant women’s depression and to increase their confidence.
Human leukocyte antigen associations with acute leukemia: An indian perspective
Authors: Solanki Hina , Mishra Vikash C. , Tiwari Aseem K. , Kakkar Nipun , Vashisht Naveen , Raina Vimarsh , Sharma Girish
Published: December 2020

Objective: Acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are neoplastic blood disorders in which the cancerous white blood cells accumulate, resulting in a significant morbidity and mortality. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) association is observed as one of the factors in the development of leukemia. The objective of the present study was to analyze the allele frequency of HLA Class I (HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-C) and Class II (HLA-DRB1 and HLA-DQB1) in Indian acute leukemia patients and to compare them with the frequencies in healthy, unrelated Indian individuals. Materials and Methods: We included 500 Indian leukemic patients (AML = 324 and ALL = 176) and 1000 unrelated, healthy, Indian individuals as controls. The HLA typing was performed using polymerase chain reaction with sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes. Results: On univariate analysis, allele frequencies of HLA-AFN*0111 and HLA-DRB1FN*0111 were lower in patients with ALL (P = 0.0181 and P = 0.0025, respectively). Whereas of HLA-AFN*0111, HLA-DRB1FN*0111, and HLA-BFN*0151, these frequencies were relatively lower in patients with acute leukemia (AML + ALL) (P = 0.0382, P = 0.0093 and P = 0.0384, respectively) and HLA-CFNx0101 (P = 0.0304) in AML when compared with control individuals. In contrast, the HLA-BFN*0139 and HLA-CFN*0107 allele frequency was higher in acute leukemia (P = 0.00372 and P = 0.0463, respectively) and in AML (P = 0.0010 and P = 0.0178, respectively) than that in controls. On multivariate analysis, BFNx0139 showed positive associations with acute leukemia (P = 0.006) and AML (P = 0.002). HLA-AFN*0111 and-DRB1FN*0111 showed a negative association with acute leukemia (P = 0.009 and P < 0.0001, respectively) and ALL (P = 0.013 and P < 0.0001, respectively). Conclusions: The HLA-BFN*0139 has a positive association with AML and acute leukemia, whereas HLA-AFN*0111 and HLA-DRB1FN*0111 alleles have negative association with ALL and HLA-BFN*0151 along with these two alleles with acute leukemia. No positive association was observed with ALL. HLA-CFN*0101 frequency was lower in AML patients than that in controls.
Diffuse anterior retinoblastoma masquerading as complicated cataract - A case report
Authors: Chhabra Prashant , Handa Sabia , Singh Manpreet , Balyan Monika , Kumar Nitin , Rohilla Manish , Gupta Kirti , Trehan Amita
Published: December 2020

Diffuse anterior retinoblastoma (Rb) is a rare variant of this tumor which may involve the anterior chamber of the eye without any detectable mass in the posterior segment. The initial presentation of this tumor as anterior segment pathology may lead to misdiagnosis and erroneous management eventually delaying the definitive therapy. We describe an 8-year-old child presenting with complicated cataract who underwent lens aspiration and later found to have diffuse anterior Rb.
Design and Development of Surge Tank for NOx Emission Reduction in B20 Biofueled Diesel Engine
Authors: Hira Jaspreet , Sikarwar Basant Singh , Sharma Rohit , Kumar Vikas , Sharma Prakhar
Published: December 2020

In this research work, a surge tank is developed and utilised in the diesel engine for controlling the NOX emission. This surge tank acts as a damper for fluctuations caused by exhaust gases and also an intercooler in reducing the exhaust gas temperature into the diesel engine intake manifold. With the utilisation of the surge tank, the NOX emission level has been reduced to approximately 50%. The developed surge tank is proved to be effective in maintaining the circulation of water at appropriate temperatures. A trade-off has been established between the engine performance parameters including the brake thermal efficiency, brake specific fuel consumption, exhaust gas temperature and all emission parameters including HC and CO.
Vibration Isolation of the Quarter Car Model of Road Vehicle System using Dynamic Vibration Absorber
Authors: Sharma Sakshi , Sharma Rakesh Chandmal , Sharma Sunil Kumar , Sharma Neeraj , Palli Srihari , Bhardawaj Sono
Published: December 2020

In cases where the natural frequencies of vibrations of a vehicle system are closed to the excitation frequencies from the road surface, dynamic vibration absorber provides the vibration isolation by shifting the resonant frequencies of the system. In the present work, the performance of a dynamic vibration absorber is evaluated with two degrees of freedom quarter car model of a road vehicle system when excited with deterministic inputs. The transmissibility of vibrations from the track to the sprung mass, the transfer function of sprung mass acceleration, the transfer function of suspension deflection and the transfer function of tire deflection is determined.
Strengthening Sustainability: A Thematic Synthesis of Globally Published Ecotourism Frameworks
Authors: Salman Ahmad , Jaafar Mastura , Mohamad Diana
Published: December 2020

Ecotourism is considered to be one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors. Countries all over the world have been trying to develop sustainable ecotourism frameworks for protecting the environment and achieving high economic growth, but very few have succeeded. So, the objective of this study is to examine successful sustainable ecotourism frameworks implemented globally since 2006-2020 and find similarities that can help to achieve and develop sustainable ecotourism in other parts of the world where ecotourism sustainability was found to be difficult. This was achieved by doing a thematic analysis of the finalized articles. This study identifies four important themes which can be used to develop sustainable ecotourism in destinations where past attempts of ecotourism implementation were not fruitful. Ecotourism can be made sustainable for the long run if there is a proper understanding of the stakeholders, management of the destination, and the key stakeholders are involved in the planning, decision making, management of ecotourism in the destination. The study fulfils the gap of lack of thematic analysis review of sustainable ecotourism frameworks and provides analysis for academicians and practitioners to understand already published ecotourism frameworks. It was also established that to enrich the findings of this research, regional studies of successful ecotourism frameworks should be conducted.
Using a Fuzzy-set Configuration Approach and Structural Equation Modelling to Explore the Effect of Destination Residents’ Motives on Tourism Value Co-creation
Authors: Mekawy Moustafa , Elbaz Ahmed Mohamed
Published: December 2020

This study explored the effect of residents’ motives in strengthening the thread that binds tourism value co-creation (TVCC) pursuits and sustainable tourism development practices (STDPs), in the context of nature-based destinations. Drawing on the multi-motives toward environmental protection model and the stakeholder engagement approaches, we developed a combined framework examining the interactions between six residents’ motives (namely, altruistic, normative, hedonic, biospheric, and egoistic) plus a ‘constraints to motives’ construct and their influence on residents’ motivational tendencies to participate in TVCC and STDPs. A mixed-method approach—encompassing structural equation modelling and fuzzy-set analysis—was employed to establish the genuineness of the collected data. Using data collected from 587 residents—living in Egypt’s Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh—we show that all of the intrinsic motives of the residents have a positive influence on their tendency to participate in TVCC, except for gain motives. The findings also show a positive influence on STDPs from well-informed resident-centered motivational interactions. Besides, three distinct configurations of motives are likely to result in TVCC. These results provide in-depth knowledge of how scholars and destination business executives may consolidate collaborative residents' engagement frameworks to improve TVCC in the future.
The Design of a Bayesian Network Model for Increasing the Number of Graded Tourism Establishments
Authors: Mothoagae Tshepo , Joseph Nazeer
Published: December 2020

Research has been conducted on the grading of tourism establishments but little research has been conducted on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the number of graded tourism establishments. The objective of this study was to identify variables influencing tourism grading and to use them to construct a Bayesian Model for increasing the number of tourism establishments. Data was collected using an online survey questionnaire developed using the Survey Monkey tool. A total of 87 responses were received from 60 non-graded and 27 graded tourism establishments. The results indicate six factors affecting tourism grading, namely cost of grading, grading benefits, simplicity/complexity of grading application process, government funding, training of prospective grading applicants and computer literacy. The results further indicate grading cost and grading benefits as the most important factors for increasing the number of tourism establishments. The study implies that using this model will assist grading professionals to make informed decisions on initiatives aimed at increasing the number of graded tourism establishments. The study is among the first on implementation of AI to increase tourism grading establishments.
Community Perceptions on the Socio-economic Impacts of Wildlife Tourism from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Botswana: The Case of Tsabong
Authors: Lekgau Refiloe Julia , Tichaawa Tembi
Published: December 2020

The overall purpose of the current study was to investigate the socio-economic contributions made by wildlife tourism in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to a community living adjacent to the Park. Following a mixed methods approach, the study used Tsabong, a community in Botswana, as the case study area. Interviews were conducted with key tourism stakeholders and semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to the residents involved. The study found that (i) wildlife tourism has contributed to employment creation and economic development in Tsabong, (ii) wildlife tourism has increased the community’s sense of pride in their culture and preservation of local culture because of wildlife tourism, however, also revealed that (iii) local community participation in wildlife tourism and conservation projects of the KTP is generally low and (iv) positive economic benefits of wildlife tourism are not seen by the entire community. The main recommendations of the study centre on facilitating community participation in the collaborative management of the Park.
Visitor Profiles of Coastal and Marine Tourism Sites in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Authors: Gounden Rivoni , Munien Suveshnee , Gounden Dinolen , Perry Ntwandamela
Published: December 2020

Current research on Coastal and Marine Tourism (CTM) in South Africa focuses on two main coastal tourism provinces (KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape) as well as specific CMT activities such as whale watching and shark cage diving. This study, therefore, contributes to the body of knowledge on CMT by focusing on the Eastern Cape and undertaking a provincial level analysis. Coastal and Marine Tourism location visitor profiles in terms of socio-economic profile, types of CMT visitors, types of CMT activities participated and future interest in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. CMT encompasses activities and resources in and near coastal and marine areas that attract visitors who participate in a range of active and passive business, adventure, leisure and recreational activities that generate socio-economic and environmental benefits. A quantitative approach is adopted, drawing on 700 visitor surveys that were conducted at purposively selected CMT locations in the Eastern Cape. Visitors were from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. There were high levels of participation in CMT activities, especially coastal leisure and recreational activities. Results indicate increased CMT location visitation demand. From a sustainability and responsible tourism perspective, understanding who visits CMT sites assists in ensuring effective planning to manage demand and protect/ conserve coastal and marine resources.
Towards Establishing Zimbabwe Tourism Destination Brand Equity Variables through Sustainable Community Involvement
Authors: Chigora Farai , Mutambara Emmanuel , Ndlovu Joram , Muzurura Joe , Zvavahera Promise
Published: December 2020

The study investigated the contribution of local communities to Zimbabwe tourism destination brand equity through sustainable tourism practices, with a view of developing a model. A comparative investigation of two popular resorts in Zimbabwe which are Victoria Falls and Domboshava Curves was carried out. A sequential mixed method was used to get research data. Results from in-depth interviews showed that sustainable brand equity through community involvement can be developed from the following: maintaining culture; attractive traditional villages; traditional music and dances; unique traditional dressing; provision of indigenous food and drinks; guiding tourists and provision of transport and accommodation. A further survey then produced variables that were used to construct a community based sustainable brand equity model for the study. These variables were then grouped into two that is, household activities and service provision. Household activities included: providing indigenous food and drinks; attractive homesteads; and unique dress code. The service provision was discovered as guiding tourists in their activities and provision of transport. The study then recommended local eco-responsibility, destination manager partner with locals, cultural tourism focus and customisation of sustainable tourism.
Does the Curricula of Tourism Studies in Higher Education Meet the Educational and Occupational Needs of the Tourism Labour Market?
Authors: Al-Romeedy Bassam Samir , Moosa Sanyo , Elbaz Ahmed Mohamed
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study is to address the following questions:(1) Is there a gap between the curricula taught in tourism and hotels faculties and the knowledge and skills required in the tourism labour market?, and (2)Do the students' knowledge and skills acquired during their study in a tourism and hotels faculties qualify them to join the tourism labour market. A qualitative approach is employed in the current study to answer the research questions. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were used in the present research. The study findings revealed the existence of a gap between the curricula that have been taught in tourism faculties and the tourism labour market requirements. Furthermore, the curricula have not met the requirements of the tourism labour market and graduates' needs. Some managerial implications were provided in this research so that tourism education in Egypt can use them as a guide when developing the curricula of educational tourism to meet the requirements of the tourism labour market. The research contributes to the existing knowledge by employing an approach to in-depth examine to what extent there is a gap between the curricula taught in the tourism educational faculties and the knowledge and skills required in the tourism labour market.
Distribution of the Benefits of Ngare Ndare Forest Trust and Il Ngwesi Group Ranch Ecotourism Enterprises in Kenya
Authors: Ireri Philip , Kung'u James , Muriithi Joseph
Published: December 2020

Equity in distribution of the benefits of ecotourism is critical as many African communities have remained poor though they occupy areas that are rich in tourism resources. In Kenya, some studies show tourism has been beneficial to most locals and even pro-poor while others reveal different inequalities including elite capture. In light of this divided opinion, this study investigated the distribution of benefits of Ngare Ndare Forest Trust’s and Il Ngwesi Group Ranch’s ecotourism enterprises in Kenya. The study was a cross-sectional survey that applied mixed-methods approach with quantitative data being collected through face-to-face interviews and qualitative data collected using focus group discussions. Its results showed that the two community owned and operated enterprises yielded various benefits to locals but there was limited channelling of these to women, youth and the poor. The study demonstrates that amidst the degrowth movement’s call for a shift from profit-driven development to community-centred approaches, there is need to address inequities that lie at the pinnacle of local participation in which communities own and operate tourism enterprises.
Analisis Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Peserta Lelang dalam Pelaksanaan Eksekusi Hak Tanggungan oleh Pihak Bank
Authors: Laily Nur , Seroja Triana Dewi , Fitri Winda , Fimos Zaiqui Arviveronica
Published: December 2020

Bank sebagai lembaga penyaluran dana kepada masyarakat juga memerlukan jaminan atas dana yang disalurkan tersebut, salah satu jaminan yang dapat diagunkan adalah Sertifikat Hak Atas Tanah, yang kemudian dibebankan Hak Tanggungan agar memiliki Hak Eksekutorial sebagaimana diatur dalam UU No. 4 Tahun 1996 tentang Hak Tanggungan yang mana salah satu cara eksekusi Hak Tanggungan adalah dengan cara proses lelang yang diatur secara khusus dalam PMK No. 27/PMK.06/2016 tentang Petunjuk Pelaksanaan Lelang. Penelitian ini dilakukan dikarenakan pemberlakuan peraturan hak tanggungan masih belum maksimal atau masih menimbulkan permasalahan baik bagi pihak Bank sebagai kreditur, bahkan hingga peserta lelang yang telah beritikad baik mengikuti proses lelang yang telah diatur. Penelitian dilakukan oleh Peneliti agar perlindungan hukum bagi para pihak dapat terealisasi sehingga mencapai keadilan sehingga Peneliti menggunakan Teori Perlindungan Hukum oleh Satjipto Rahardjo. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum empris. Berdasarkan hasil analisis penelitian didapat bahwa banyak debitur yang mengajukan gugatan ketika pihak Bank hendak melakukan eksekusi Hak Tanggungan, sehingga mengakibatkan pihak Bank tidak dapat menggunakan hak eksekutorial, melainkan harus mengajukan Penetapan Pengadilan. Peraturan yang berlaku masih tidak mengatur secara rinci dan khusus terkait perlindungan hukum terhadap kreditur serta peserta lelang yang telah beritikad baik.
The United States in a World of Great Power Competition
Authors: Mankoff J.
Published: December 2020

The adoption of the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) marked Washington’s official pivot to “great power competition” as the conceptual framework for U.S. foreign policy. The shift to great power competition as the foundation for U.S. foreign policy represents an acknowledgment that the “forever wars” in the Middle East had become an expensive, strategically dubious distraction from the more pressing challenge posed by a revanchist Russia and a rising China. The template for much of the “new” thinking about great power competition is the Cold War – the last time the U.S. faced a peer competitor – whose shadow hangs over much thinking about U.S. policy toward Beijing and Moscow. In many ways, though, the Cold War was an outlier in the history of U.S. foreign policy, a product of very specific circumstances that are unlikely to be replicated in the 21st century. A danger exists in seeing the Cold War as a typical example of great power competition, or in using it as a template for U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century. Great power competition is usually a chronic condition, which is to say, more or less incurable. In order for a country like the United States to enter a new era of great power competition with China and Russia, it will need to convince the American public that the stakes are high and the dangers are great enough to justify the costs. Without the ideological or existential stakes of the Cold War, public support for an assertive strategy of containing Chinese and Russian influence will likely be hard to maintain. Rather, the U.S. is likely to continue the reversion toward its pre-Cold War pattern of seeking to insulate itself from the dangers of the world, and increasingly pass the burden of resisting the expansion of Chinese and Russian influence to others.
Arab World in 2010s: Metanarrative Games
Authors: Kuznetsov V. A.
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the analysis of the socio-political transformation of the Arab world in the 2010s. The author analyses its changes through the concept of neo-modernity, which was already developed in a number of his earlier publications. The key thesis is the idea of a new turn of society to metanarratives, or “big stories” after postmodern relativism led to attempts to abandon them. In the first part of the article, the problem of metanarratives is considered at the theoretical level. The author proposes a methodology for studying socio-political processes and determines the influence of the condition of neo-modernity on political reality. The second part of the article highlights the main modern (liberal, left, nationalist, conservative) and premodern (tribal, Islamist) “big stories”. These “stories” determine the content and nature of public and political life in the Arab world in the 2010s and problematize new aspects of social relations. It shows how the actualization of metanarratives affected the course of the political process in Arab countries, as well as the organization of political systems, building new relations between societies and states. The third part of the article is devoted to the analysis of international political processes in the region. The influence of “big stories” on the configuration of the regional subsystem, armed conflicts, the composition of key actors, the specifics of their strategies, their identity and the identity of the region as a whole is revealed. In conclusion, the author shows a possibility of gradual harmonization of the system of regional relations in the case of the formation of hypertext, which makes it possible for the coexistence of actors guided by different narrative strategies.
КОМБИНОВАЊЕ ВЕЗНИКА И НЕВЕЗНИЧКИХ РЕЧИ У САВРЕМЕНОМ СРПСКОМ ЈЕЗИКУ
Authors: Вукић Маја Д.
Published: December 2020

Ова монографија је оригинална верзија дисертације под називом „Комбиновање везни- ка и невезничких речи у савременом српском језикуˮ, коју је доц. др Маја Вукић одбранила на Филозофском факултету у Источном Сaрајеву 2015. године, пред Kомисијом у саставу: проф. др Милош Ковачевић, коментор, проф. др Миланка Бабић, ментор, проф. др Срето Танасић, члан Kомисије. Дисертацију је након смрти аутора уредила и припремила за штампу њен асис- тент и пријатељ Ивана Митић.
The Indo-Pak Rivalry over Kashmir Issue: An Analysis of Past and Present of Kashmir
Authors: Amir Shamaila , Asadullah Muhammad , Karim Dawood , Ahmad Fayyaz
Published: December 2020

The Kashmir issue, a principal reason for rivalry between India and Pakistan, has become the atomic flashpoint and a constant threat to the security of South Asia. The aim of this paper is to highlight the root causes of Kashmir disputes and the major events that contributed towards the Indo-Pak rivalry with respect to Kashmir. The paper highlights present political conditions in the Indian-held Kashmir also shows the role of India, Pakistan, and the United Nations in Kashmir Dispute. In the end, a conclusion is presented for the devalued relations of India and Pakistan in the setting of Kashmir and its effects are analyzed.
Justicia social y derecho a la salud de migrantes latinoamericanos en una Argentina con legados neoconservadores / Social Justice and the Right to Health of Latin American Migrants in Argentina under Neoconservative Legacies
Authors: de Ortúzar María Graciela
Published: December 2020

El derecho a migrar, como el derecho a la salud del migrante, se encuentran reconocidos en la Ley de Migraciones Nro. 25871/2003 de Argentina. Dicha ley constituye un avance legislativo en derechos humanos; resultado de un largo proceso constituyente, deliberativo, que dio lugar a un modelo inclusivo de migración sin precedentes internacionales en su momento. Sin embargo, recientemente asistimos a un giro en políticas migratorias (DNU 70/2017). Como consecuencia, se produce un retroceso en derechos sociales y políticos. En lo que hace al derecho a la salud, la instauración de políticas neoconservadoras (Cobertura Universal de la Salud –CUS-) impulsó leyes provinciales (Ley 6119/2019) destinadas a exigir seguros pagos de salud para migrantes, contrarios a nuestra constitución. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar las raíces de éstos cambios en las normativas citadas sobre migraciones y salud; aplicando un marco de justicia social que nos permita comprender, críticamente, cómo la bifurcación de políticas distributivas y de reconocimiento en las mismas legislaciones habilitó el desarrollo de políticas neoconservadoras impuestas a través de decretos autoritarios; cuyas consecuencias trascienden la esfera de los migrantes, haciendo peligrar al mismo sistema de salud argentino como bien público.
The Sociology of Sport in Germany: Development and Recent Trends
Authors: Haut Jan , Staack Michael , Schwank Lukas
Published: December 2020

As a reply to a contribution informing about the situation in Spanish sociology of sport (Sánchez-García, Moscoso-Sánchez and Piedra 2020), we give an overview on the development and recent trends of the sociology of sport in Germany. We start with a historical account of its institutionalization, and then follow up with an overview of established research topics and theoretical perspectives. For that, we draw on established German textbooks and introductions to the sociology of sport. Afterwards, regarding more recent trends, we focus on the development of the journal “Sport und Gesellschaft – Sport and Society”. Finally, we describe how the sociology of sport within German sociology relates to the sociology of sport within sport sciences. We conclude our contribution by comparing developments in Spain and Germany, in order to identify similar international challenges for the sociology of sports and its journals.
Teachers focus to practice formative assessment techniques and Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment of class practices of prospective teachers
Authors: Samra Bashir
Published: December 2020

The key objective of the study was to find out the formative assessment techniques used by teachers of a public sector university of Lahore city. To achieve this objective a B.Ed. (Hons) class comprising 40 prospective teachers and five teachers involved in teaching were purposively selected. Data was collected by developing two instruments: An observation schedule and a questionnaire. To ensure the reliability of observation, inter observer agreement was followed and reliability coefficient of questionnaire was identified as 0.839. Six observations of each teacher were calculated. Data was analyzed by using SPSS software. Findings of study showed that teachers usually ask questions and give examples in classroom and the other techniques to assess students’ learning are generally ignored. Teachers assess lower cognitive abilities of students in the classroom. The study suggests that teachers need training for the use of assessment techniques in their classes.
Utilizing Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) for Teaching English to Non- Formal Learners in Pakistan
Authors: Moghal Shagufta , Muhamamd Mooneeb Ali  , Zoobia Asad  , Dr. Muhammad Asif  , Amina Shahid
Published: December 2020

Non formal education is an important education type that helps the availability and continuity of education where formal schooling is not available. English language learning assumes a significant role in the National Educational program. Despite its importance, English Language learning is a problematic area for learners in the formal and non-formal education systems. This research intends to explore the importance of using mobile assisted language learning (MALL) in non-formal English language environments in Pakistan. The population of this research comes from various institutions all over Punjab, Pakistan, where 60 non - formal learners were chosen through simple random sampling method. The research design was experimental whereas test (pre and post) was used as a tool to collect data. The findings present that MALL created a significant impact on English Language learning of non-formal learners. It further ascertained that MALL can be an attractive and result oriented method in non-formal settings.
A Comparative Study of Teacher’s knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior’s Regarding Evidence Based Practices of Public and Private Universities in Lahore
Authors: MS.Tahseen Arshad  , Dr.Fakhra Aziz  , Dr.Ghazala Noureen  , MS.Sabeen Asghar  , MS.Kiran Karamat
Published: December 2020

Abstract
 
This study “A comparative study of teacher’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding Evidence-based practices of public and private universities in Lahore” investigates the difference between knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of public and private university teachers by adopting questionnaire as a tool of data collection. The study targeted the three hundred teachers of public and private universities of Lahore. The main objective of the study was to compare the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of public and private university teachers.
            Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that overall teachers have knowledge, positive attitudes and behaviors towards Evidence-based practices. Findings of comparison indicate public sector teachers have higher knowledge and more positive attitude towards EBP as compare to private sector teachers. But on the other hand, behavior of private sector teachers was more positive than public sector teachers.
Key words: Comparative, evidence-based practices, attitudes, behaviors
The Relationship between Diet and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Post Partum Mothers in Dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh in 2019
Authors: Fitri Aida , Darmawati Darmawati , Kiftia Mariatul , Rizkia Mira , Syahbandi Syahbandi
Published: December 2020

One of the problems that contributed the largest numbers on mortality and maternal morbidity was anemia in the postpartum period. It is estimated that 50-80% of women suffer from anemia at 48 hours after birth. Anemia in women is associated with increased birth Infant Low Birth Weight (LBW), prematurity, maternal and child deaths and infections. This study aims to identify the relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in post partum mothers at dr. Zainoel Abidin hospital Banda Aceh. This research is a quantitative study with a cross sectional study design. This research was conducted from June to September 2019 with 102 respondents selected through the non-probability sampling method. Respondents were postpartum mothers who were treated in room 2 (obstetric inpatient room). The study technique was carried out by giving a questionnaire and hemoglobin check has been carried out using HB meter. The data obtained were analyzed using the chi square statistical test with a confidence level of 95%. This study found that the prevalence of anemia was 49,0% of respondents had mild anemia (Hb levels 9-10,9 gr / dl), 10,8% had moderate anemia (Hb levels 7-8,9 gr / dl), and 40,2% not having anemia (Hb levels >11gr / dl). Overall, there is a significant relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of anemia in postpartum mothers at dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh (p value 0,032).
GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN REMAJA SMA TENTANG BAHAYA BULLYING
Authors: Noviana Ema , Pranata Lilik , Fari Aniska Indah
Published: December 2020

Bullying adalah suatu tindakan yang sengaja dilakukan oleh pelaku untuk menyakiti korban, bukan suatu bentuk kelalaian namun tindakan yang betul-betul disengaja. Dampak dari bullying yaitu kehilangan nafsu makan, tidak bersemangat dalam melakukan aktivitas yang disukai, prestasi belajar yang menurun, mengalami depresi, gangguan pengendalian diri dan dapat mengakibatkan bunuh diri. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan remaja SMA tentang bahaya bullying. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian deskriptif. Sampel berjumlah 98 responden, diambil menggunakan total sampling. Hasil: Hasil penelitian dengan 98 responden menunjukkan bahwa masa remaja pertengahan yang berusia 15-17 tahun yaitu sebanyak 96 (98%). Responden perempuan lebih banyak yaitu sebanyak 57 (58,2%). Responden yang memiliki tingkat pengetahuan cukup yaitu sebanyak 48 (49%).
Estratégias de preservação no acervo em disco de vinil na Fonoteca Satyro de Mello
Authors: Guimarães Maria de Nazaré da Silva , Santos Junior Roberto Lopes dos
Published: December 2020

Estudo sobre as estratégias de preservação dos discos de vinil, a partir de estudo de caso, realizadas na Fonoteca Satyro de Mello, localizada na Fundação Cultural do Estado do Pará, em Belém. A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar as práticas adotadas aos vinis desse acervo. A pesquisa abordou conceitos sobre arquivo especial, documentos sonoros e preservação de documentos, além da evolução, características, e estratégias de conservação do disco de vinil. A pesquisa metodologicamente se caracteriza como um estudo de caso, onde realizou-se visitas no acervo para coleta de dados, entrevistando os profissionais responsáveis pela coleção. A partir das informações coletadas, pôde-se constatar que a fonoteca possui medidas de limpeza e armazenamento que estão de acordo com a preservação voltada para esse suporte, permitindo assim a prolongação de sua vida útil e o acesso dos usuários ao material. Por outro lado, constatou-se que falta um plano de preservação documental elaborado para o acervo dos vinis, que a climatização do ambiente não é devidamente estável, e a necessidade de um projeto de digitalização do acervo
O acolhimento como princípio da mediação da informação
Authors: Prado Marcos Aparecido Rodrigues do
Published: December 2020

Apresenta uma reflexão teórica que defende o acolhimento como um princípio fundamental no processo de mediação da informação. Trata-se de uma pesquisa estruturada na revisão de literatura que busca notabilizar a necessidade de percepções sociais visando ampliar o compromisso humanizador do bibliotecário. Na metodologia foi empregada a pesquisa bibliográfica em que a seleção de publicações continha o direcionamento temático sobre mediação da informação nos domínios da Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação. As definições conceituais de acolhimento foram extraídas de artigos científicos levantados em revistas especializadas de saúde pública disponíveis na fonte eletrônica SciELO.  Este estudo tem como objetivo geral oferecer aportes teóricos que substanciam o embasamento nas atividades do fazer bibliotecário visando contemplar o usuário de bibliotecas e demais ambientes e equipamentos informacionais pela mediação da informação. Aborda o acolhimento considerando as diferenças e subjetividades individuais no usuário, enquanto sujeito histórico e social. Na conclusão oferece argumentações finais que remetem à necessidade do aprofundamento de estudos contínuos a fim de se priorizar o tratamento oferecido aos usuários pelas atividades de mediação da informação. Portanto, o presente artigo representa uma reflexão teórica visando expandir a potencialidade do compromisso social desempenhado pelo bibliotecário pela mediação da informação
Sekuritizacija iregularnih migracija u kampanji za predsjedničke izbore u Republici Hrvatskoj 2019./2020.
Authors: Džidić Goran
Published: December 2020

Nekoliko godina nakon vrhunca migracijske krize iz 2015. godine, ovaj oblik nevojne prijetnje postao je važan dio političke debate na nacionalnoj i nadnacionalnoj razini Europske unije. Republika Hrvatska, kao država koja je dio tzv. balkanskog pravca migracija, nije iznimka. Migracijska kriza iz 2015./2016. godine predstavljala je jedno od glavnih pitanja o kojem se raspravljalo tijekom kampanje za predsjedničke izbore 2019./2020. godine u Republici Hrvatskoj. U radu se kritičkom analizom diskursa istražuju stavovi predsjedničkih kandidata Zorana Milanovića i Kolinde Grabar-Kitarović vezani za sigurnosne izazove koje predstavljaju masovne migracije. Kao jedinice analize, u istraživanju su korištene izjave predsjedničkih kandidata prezentirane na tri televizijska sučeljavanja održana tijekom kampanje za predsjedničke izbore.
Puntaje Global de Potenciales Evocados Multimodales Sensoriales en el Estudio de Pacientes Con Esclerosis Múltiple.
Authors: de Jesús Acacio , Báez-Martin Margarita , Alarcón-Calaña Celia , Grass-Fernández Daymet , Hernández-Díaz Zenaida , Díaz-de la Fe Amado
Published: December 2020

Introducción: La Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) es una enfermedad desmielinizante, inflamatoria y neurodegenerativa del sistema nervioso central, en la que se han utilizado los Potenciales Evocados Multimodales Sensoriales (PEMS) para evaluar la integridad de las vías sensoriales, pero no se han considerado sus resultados para el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. Objetivo: evaluar la relación del puntaje global de PEMS con la magnitud de la discapacidad y la presencia de lesiones en las imágenes de resonancia magnética de pacientes con EM. Métodos: se estudiaron 35 pacientes con EM forma clínica recaídaremisión en el Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica. Se correlacionó el puntaje global de los PEMS con la escala de discapacidad de Kurtzke y con las lesiones encontradas en la s imágenes de resonancia magnética. Resultados: se observó una correlación significativa entre el puntaje global y la escala de discapacidad (R=0.33, p< 0.05), y entre este puntaje global y el número de niveles de lesiones detectadas en las imágenes de resonancia (R= 0.42, p< 0.05). Conclusiones: La relación del puntaje global de los PEMS con las lesiones estructurales y el grado de discapacidad confirma su utilidad para el estudio de los pacientes con EM, aun cuando no forman parte de los criterios diagnósticos.
Application of Geo-spatial Techniques in Soil Suitability analysis for major crops of Nizamabad District, Telangana
Authors:   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Nagpur, Maharashtra - 440013, India, Pable Dhanashree , Saha Saumen ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Nagpur, Maharashtra - 440013, India, Kulkarni Ravindra ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Nagpur, Maharashtra - 440013, India, Joseph A.W.M. ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Nagpur, Maharashtra - 440013, India, Arya V.S. ,   Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Nagpur, Maharashtra - 440013, India
Published: December 2020

The objective of land use planning is to make decisions on land use in such a way that the natural resources are put to the most beneficial use for man, while ensuring sustainability and conserving ecosystem. Each plant species requires specific soil-site conditions for its optimum growth. For rationalizing land use, the soil-site suitability for different crops needs to be determined. In the present investigation, soil-site suitability evaluation was carried out for paddy, maize, turmeric and mango crops of Nizamabad district of Telangana. The spatial database was generated using IRS-1D LISS-III satellite data. The spatial database and soil properties were integrated and analysed for the evaluation of suitability class of above crops using FAO guidelines in Geographical Information system (GIS) environment. The results indicated that out of total geographical area of 7,06,084 ha of the district 53.5 per cent area was moderately suitable to paddy, 50.6 per cent area was marginally suitable for maize, and 13.1 per cent was moderately suitable for turmeric, while 40.4 per cent of area was marginally suitable for mango.