bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bridging perceived destination image and market segmentation – an application to golf tourism
Authors: Correia Antónia , Oliveira Nuno , Silva Filipa
Published: February 2022

Motivations, perceptions and expectations are crucial in the build-up process of perceived destination image. This research aims at exploring the multidimensionality of golf destination image, and its heterogeneity among market segments. This research relies on a sample of 100 interviews to golfer tourists visiting six of major golf courses in Vilamoura, Algarve. The findings suggest that motivations, expectations and perceptions are inter-correlated. The findings also highlight three market segments of golf players, namely ‘tourist’, ‘social tourist’, and ‘player’. Grounded by expectancy value theory framework, we conclude on the heterogeneity of perceived image among segments. Indeed there is a gap between the real destination image and the image perceived by tourists. We argue for the explanatory capital of intrinsic motivations in understanding the idiosyncratic images. Finally this paper enumerates some implications research, management and planning policies.
Tourism as a factor of long-run economic growth: An empirical analysis for Chile
Authors: Brida Juan G , Risso Wiston
Published: February 2022

This paper empirically investigates the impact of tourism on the long-run economic growth of Chile by using the Johansen analysis to obtain a co-integrated vector among the relevant variables and the Granger Causality test to investigate causality. We use annual data from 1988 to 2008 of the GDP of Chile, the tourism expenditure and the real exchange rate. The Johansen analysis shows that both elasticities of the co-integrated vector are positive and the Granger test shows that causality goes unidirectionally from tourism and real exchange rate to real GDP. Impulse response analysis shows that a positive shock in the tourism expenditure and the real exchange rate first produces negative effects and then a continuous and sustained positive impact.
Vacation rental management firms: Check-in practices and online rating
Authors: Anguera-Torrell Oriol , Alcañiz Robert
Published: February 2022

In-person interactions between a vacation rental management firm and its customers mainly happen during check-ins, converting this process in a decisive touchpoint. Nevertheless, there is scant evidence on which are the best check-in practices that vacation rental management companies can apply. Accordingly, this study examines the relationship between three check-in practices and the online rating these companies obtain on their properties. To this end, data from three experimental studies in a real vacation rental management company in Barcelona is examined. The first experiment inspects the effects of asking for a good review to guests during the check-in. The second experiment examines the influence of assigning a check-in agent who can proficiently speak the same language as the guests’ mother tongue. Finally, the third experiment evaluates the impact of doing check-ins on the remote. The results establish three managerial implications: (1) asking for good ratings during check-ins do not have any effect, (2) guests derive a positive satisfaction when the check-in agent masters their first language, and (3) guests prefer in-person check-ins rather than remote ones.
Clinical trust, perceived value and behavioral intention of medical tourists: moderating effect of optimism and pessimism
Authors: YURCU Gülseren , YILMAZ Yıldırım , AYBAR Dilek
Published: February 2022

This study investigates the relationships among trust, perceived value and behaviour intention of medical tourist with the moderating effect of optimist-pessimist variables. Data were collected from tourists who got medical treatment or surgery in hospitals. Findings reveal that perceived value plays a partial mediating role between clinical trust and behavioural intent. Besides, the effect of perception of trust of optimist persons on behavioural intent was significant and positive whereas such relationship is insignificant for pessimists. The effects of clinical trust and perceived values on behavioural intentions were found to be higher for pessimist medical tourists than that of optimists.
Effects of tour guides’ self-efficacy levels and autonomy perceptions on their job crafting behaviours
Authors: Pelit Elbeyi , Katırcıoğlu Esra , Kabakulak Ali
Published: February 2022

The main purpose of the study is to determine the effects of tour guides’ self-efficacy levels and their autonomy perception levels on their job crafting behaviours. It is also aimed to determine their job crafting, self-efficacy, and autonomy perception levels. Besides, comparing guides’ job crafting behaviours in terms of their personal properties and demographic characteristics is also conducted within the framework of the study. Data were collected from 203 tour guides via survey method. Multiple linear regression analysis results showed that self- efficacy and autonomy perceptions of tour guides had an effect on their job crafting behaviours. Besides, job crafting, self-efficacy, and autonomy levels of tour guides were high. Lastly, there were significant differences in job crafting behaviours of tour guides in terms of their ages, license types, experiences, and active days at work in a year.
Determination of short-term trailer park amenities using a fuzzy method
Authors: Doğantan Ece , Stevıć Željko , Karamaşa Çağlar
Published: February 2022

Campgrounds are an essential part of the camping experience due to the attractions and facilities they offer to campers. The factors that motivate campers to travel have increasingly become more complex making it vital to take camper expectations into account for effective planning of campgrounds. The present study aimed to determine the trailer park amenities based on expert opinion. The paper systematically applied the Fuzzy Pivot Pairwise RElative Criteria Importance Assessment (Fuzzy PIPRECIA) Method in the selection of the trailer park criteria. Four main criteria and 20 sub-criteria were considered. In the findings the amenities were structured as follows: primarily, 'location,' followed by 'necessities' and 'campground attributes' and finally 'facilities and camping tools.' Spearman and Pearson correlation coefficients were employed to determine the consistency of the proposed model.
Traveling in the time of risk: The impact of vaccination on Turkish travellers
Authors: Kırlar-Can Burçin , Ertaş Mehmet
Published: February 2022

Focusing on travel risk perception, behavioural intention, and travel behaviour, the study investigated the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on travellers and examined whether the vaccination will allow individuals to travel more psychologically. The data were solicited from 485 outbound travellers. The research hypotheses were tested through partial least squares-structural equation modeling. It is concluded that vaccination has an impact on the risk perception, behavioural intention, and travel behaviour of travellers. COVID-19 vaccines decrease the pandemic risk perception and relieve travellers who find traveling unfavourable during this period. Behavioural intention and travel behaviour also increase after vaccinated. The study also revealed that travellers would prefer countries with a high COVID-19 vaccination rate.
The extent of use of basic Facebook user-generated content by the national tourism organizations in Europe
Authors: Stankov Uglješa , Lazić Lazar , Dragićević Vanja
Published: February 2022

The social networking sites or the social media have enormous number of users. Currently, Facebook is the most used social media on the Internet and is among the most popular websites in Europe and worldwide. National tourism organizations in Europe should capitalize on those facts, especially using Facebook user-generated content. Facebook offers many ways for tourism promotion using features like Pages and Groups. The purpose of this paper is to identify how many NTOs in Europe have an official presence on Facebook and to determine the extent of the use of basic Facebook user-generated content (Pages and Groups). The research results showed that about half of NTOs do not have an official presence on Facebook, almost one-third of them have Facebook Pages, and almost a fifth of them have a Group. Besides the insignificant Facebook presence, NTOs do not use all the advantages that are offered by user-generated content. All trends show that Facebook community will continue to grow. NTOs should consider using Facebook in the next couple of years, as an effective marketing strategy.
Exchange rate volatility and tourism – revisiting the nature of the relationship
Authors: Saayman Andrea , Saayman Melville
Published: February 2022

Tourism literature mainly argues that exchange rate volatility signals risk associated with a destination, which may cause tourists to refrain from visiting the destination and/or cancel their trips. This is especially true if the cause of volatility is seen as a result of political unrest or instability. However, not all volatility is due to country-specific factors and the volatility of the South African rand (ZAR) is an example of this phenomenon. Because of the floating nature of the currency, sharp depreciations in the value of the ZAR have been felt during crises times. Since the ZAR volatility is not always associated with adverse political conditions, it is postulated that volatility may influence spending in South Africa, and not only arrivals. This paper therefore investigates the relationship between exchange rate volatility and international tourism to South Africa. Volatility is modelled using GARCH models, while the influence thereof on tourism is modelled using an autoregressive distributed lag model (ADL) and a bounds test approach. Results support the notion that spending is more consistently influenced by volatility than arrivals.
Predicting effects of demographics and moderating power of engagement on residents’ perceptions of tourism development
Authors: Wang Suosheng
Published: February 2022

Community engagement in tourism development must be given high cognizance as presence of community acceptance can yield favorable and supportive effect on sustainable development whereas lack of community acceptance can have adverse effect. By examining Indianapolis residents’ perceptions on how the Cultural Trail has improved the city’s cultural tourism development, this study investigates the predicting effects of community attachment by means of residents’ demographic profiles (i.e. gender, ethnicity, age, and income) which shows that the residents’ perceptions vary in accordance to their demographic characteristics. The results also demonstrate that the perceptual differences are moderated by the residents’ level of engagement with the new major attraction of the Cultural Trail. This study recommends that there is a need for the tourism planners and marketers to promote and increase the awareness of tourism development among the local residents.
Attitudes towards Disintermediation in Hotel Reservations: Spanish Travellers’ Profile
Authors: Chiappa Giacomo , Lorenzo-Romero Carlota , Gallarza Martina
Published: February 2022

This paper investigates the attitudes of different groups of travellers for and against the disintermediation of travel agencies. In the travel and tourism sector, the way in which people plan, buy and consume tourism products has been deeply transformed by the Internet and user-generated content (UGC), thus challenging the role of traditional travel agencies. A web-based survey was carried out among Spanish consumers whose last hotel reservation was made through the Internet. A convenience sample of 986 complete questionnaires was obtained. Multivariate tests were used first to analyse the relationship and dependency between socio-demographic variables and second to look for significant differences between occasional, moderate and frequent buyers regarding their positive and negative perceptions of hotel reservations’ disintermediation process. The findings reveal that significant differences exist between online buyers based on their socio-demographic characteristics and their online purchase experience, whereas they do not differ based on their likelihood of being influenced by UGC in their final choices. Another interesting finding is that the Internet is most frequently used for hotel reservations in short-term leisure and short-haul travel. Implications for travel agency managers are discussed and suggestions for further research are made.
A Modified Least Significant Bit Replacement: Steganography Method for Handling Random Noise Effect
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola., Usman Mohammed , Yusuf Badamasi ,   Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dutse, Jigawa State
Published: February 2022

Steganography is one of the security measures employed at file level to cover information in a carrier. The goal of steganography is to send a confidential message over a network in a way that intruders will not notice it. In steganography, the message is wrapped in an innocent carrier such as image, audio or video file. There are always bits tempering in the process and this changes the looks and appearance of the carrier. The more secret message is embedded in any cover file, the more random noise occurs. Secret message bits when embedded drastically modify the Red Green and Blue (RGB) components’ bits of the carrier, hence, the statistical properties and physical appearance of the carrier change and this draws the attention of intruders to suspect that confidential data is hidden there. This research introduced an improved method of least significant bit replacement to cover secret data using 24 bits bitmap image to handle random noise efficiently so that the Human Visual System (HVS) of intruders will not notice the secret communication. The research reviewed some previous related researches that aimed to reduce the effect of random noise and research gap is identified. The research implemented the new Modified Least Significant Bit Replacement (M-LSBR) method to fill the identified research gap. Five (5) experiments were conducted with 5 (five) varying dimension RGB images and the result gathered that the PSNR value, image quality and message capacity of the new method is better than those achieved by the previous methods, hence, the research gap is filled. Finally, conclusion was drawn and recommendation for future research was suggested.
Calidad e inocuidad de la carne de res
Authors: Alarcón Rojo Alma Delia , Janacua Vidales Héctor
Published: February 2022

La preocupación sobre la inocuidad y la seguridad de los alimentos es un tema importante para los consumidores, por lo que debe haber interés en asegurar que las prácticas de producción garantizan la calidad final del producto y cumplen con las expectativas del mercado. La seguridad alimentaria en una engorda implica dedicar atención y monitorear la calidad a lo largo de toda la cadena desde la granja hasta el consumidor. En la cadena alimentaria participan fabricantes de alimentos para animales, agricultores, ganaderos, procesadores de carne, autoridades y consumidores. Cada uno debe de asumir la responsabilidad del papel que ellos tienen en la obtención de un producto de res de calidad para ofrecer a sus respectivos mercados.
Riesgos a la salud humana causados por plaguicidas
Authors: Plenge Tellechea Dr. Fernando , Sierra Fonseca Jorge Aníbal , Castillo-Sosa Yuren Armando
Published: February 2022

El desarrollo económico y social de las poblaciones conlleva a la necesidad de mejorar los sistemas de abastecimiento de alimentos. Por un lado, el desarrollo agrícola y pecuario demanda un incremento en la producción con el objetivo de obtener mayores ganancias, y satisfacer, al mismo tiempo los requerimientos nutricionales necesarios de la población. Esto ha requerido del uso de agroquímicos con el propósito de aumentar la producción. El mal manejo de las prácticas de la aplicación de agroquímicos puede ocasionar serios problemas a la salud de la población ocupacionalmente expuesta.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tecnociencia.v1i3.55
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Tiket Pesawat Pada PT. Pesona Liburan Sumatera Menggunakan Metode Prototype
Authors: Putri Permata Sari
Published: February 2022

Jasa transportasi dan pelayanan penjualan tiket pesawat pada seluruh maskapai penerbangan secara keseluruhan telah menggunakan sistem informasi sebagai sarana promosi brand perusahaan dan telah memperoleh hasil yang sesuai dengan yang diharapkan yaitu tingkat penjualan tiket yang semakin meningkat setiap bulannya. Namun sistem informasi tersebut hanya sebatas promosi penjualan tiket pesawat, sedangkan untuk pembuatan laporan penjualan tiket pesawat masih menggunakan cara manual, hal ini menyebabkan penumpukan kertas, sehingga sangat sulit untuk mencari dokumen yang dibutuhkan. Berdasarkan uraian diatas maka penelitian ini dilakukan untuk merancang dan membangun sistem informasi penjualan tiket pesawat pada PT. Pesona Hari Libur Sumatera dengan memanfaatkan metode prototype menggunakan bahasa program visual studio 2015 yang dilengkapi dengan database SQL Server 2008.
Role of tree-ring analysis and related studies 10 palaeoclimatology : Preliminary survey and scope for Indian region
Authors: Pant Govind B.
Published: February 2022

The subject of  palaeoclimatlogy and  various methods of palaeoclimatlogical  research are introduced as a multi dicsciplinary approach. The methods of inferring clirnatclogical information from the tree-ring analysis and related studies along withr elevant detail, of sample collection and limitations of the method are discussed .Current status of research in dendroclimatology is reviewed and important techniques are summarised. Available literature relatingto.&rowth.rings tudies.for Indian tree and important findings and limitations relevant to planning and establishment of dendroclimatic research in lndia are discussed. The scopeand importance  f dendroclimatic research in the light of relationship of tropical climate with the tree-growth characteristics  presented.The trees of Pinus family such as Chlr and other conifers along the Himalayan snowline and sub-Himalayan mountains with relatively prominent ring-structure arc believed to showa signif icant response to temperature andsnowfall. Maintenance balanc:e throughout the year for the trees in the regions of scanty rain fall and occasional droughts IS essential for their prope r growth. Study of the Interaction hetween. various climatic factors during the growing season an~ possible effects of previous seasons on tree growth is essential for orchard owners and forest planners In these regions. Therefore. the urgent need for an intensive study of response of certain tree species in semi-arid tropical region s of India to rainfall, in particular the instancesof severe droughts is  recommended. The optimum water balance requirements of plant communities can be estimated on the basis of the statistical relationship between the growth parameters and the seasonal rainfall amounts. A comparison of growth parameters of trees from reserve forests and largely inhabited regions of  similar climatic zones may bring out much demanded information about the role of forests on the ecological balance.
Study on effective financing in the implementation of innovative projects
Authors: Серемет Н.Б. , Омарова А.Ш. , Алимжанова Л.М.
Published: February 2022

Исследование эффективного финансирования при внедрении инновационных проектов на сегодняшний день является одним из самых актуальных исследуемых тем. Однако, в научной литературе не приведены конкретные эффективные виды источников финансирования при внедрении инновационных проектов. Для решения данной проблемы: 1.Найдены и исследованы все возможные источники финансирования.2.Сделан конкретный анализ ко всем возможным видам финансирования, также выявлены плюсы и минусы каждого источника. На основе исследования и анализа конкретных видов финансирования были определены эффективные виды финансирования. Данный анализ дает возможность выбора эффективного метода финансирования в той или иной отрасли.

The research of effective financing in the implementation of innovative projects today is one of the most relevant research topics. However, the scientific literature does not provide specific effective types of funding sources for the implementation of innovative projects. To solve this problem:1. Found and investigated all possible sources of financing.2. A specific analysis is made of all possible types of financing, pluses and minuses of each source are also identified.Based on research and analysis of specific types of financing, effective types of financing were identified. This analysis makes it possible to choose an effective method of financing in a particular industry.
Kazakhstan television in the digital age
Authors: Задирако В.М. , Велитченко С.Н.
Published: February 2022

В статье представлена основная концепция разработки корпоративного издания в жанре сторителлинг. Рассмотрена история современного казахстанского телевидения, а также описаны его особенности. Проанализирована целевая аудитория.

The article presents the main concept of developing a corporate publication in the storytelling genre. The history of modern Kazakh television is considered, as well as its features are described. The target audience was analyzed
Media influence on development of modern Russian language
Authors: Есенханов У. , Тогжанова Л.К.
Published: February 2022

В статье речь идет о влиянии средств массовой информации на культуру языка, в частности, современного русского языка. В материале рассматривается состояние русской языковой культуры, приводятся примеры отрицательного влияния современных СМИ на молодое поколение, изменения языковой нормы, главные тенденции в развитии русского языка.

The article is about the influence of the media on the culture of the language, espe-cially the Russian language. The material examines the state of Russian language culture, the negative impact of modern media on the younger generation, changes in the language norm, and the main trends in the development of the Russian language.
Making Children’s Voices Visible The School Setting Interview (SSI).
Authors: Hemmingsson Helena , Penman Merrolee
Published: February 2022

Children and young people with disabilities educated in their local school may need services to get equal access to the curriculum. To ensure that any educationally- relevant services achieve the best outcomes, the students’ own voices and perspectives should also be included. This paper introduces the School Setting Interview (SSI), an interview-based assessment that helps occupational therapists to understand the barriers to, and facilitators of, inclusion from the student’s perspective. This information added to that identified by the teaching team and the parents/caregivers, can only lead to a “fuller picture” which all the team can draw from when determining issues and identifying potential strategies to address.
Informed Consent in Educational Settings and the Novice Researcher.
Authors: Sanderson Lara
Published: February 2022

This article describes the informed consent process for an in-progress research masters thesis about the school experiences of senior secondary school students who have funding from Ongoing and Reviewable Resource Scheme (ORRS). It examines this in relation to the ‘hierarchy of gatekeepers’ (Powell & Smith, 2009, Stalker, 1998) and issues of capacity to give informed consent.
A Case against the Categorisation of Children and Youth Part 1: Theoretical perspectives.
Authors: Stanley Peter
Published: February 2022

This is the first of two articles that provide a critique of categorisation and of the biomedical interpretation of personal adjustment issues experienced by children and youth. In this paper the appraisal is made by the devising of an imaginary mental illness, through the presentation of some important theoretical frameworks, by considering contributions from contemporary developmental psychology, and through a brief linguistic, historical and policy analysis. These viewpoints are severely critical, both individually and collectively, of categorisation and the medical model. The critique is further strengthened by a professional practice perspective that will be published in Kairaranga in September.
Implementasi Model Atik dalam Meningkatkan Kecerdasan Kinestetik Anak Kelompok A melalui kegiatan Menari di TK Anak Bangsa Rawajati Pancoran
Authors: Hidayati Tuti , Watini Sri
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model ATIK dalam meningkatkan kemampuan anak dalam mengamati, menirukan ,dan dapat melakukan gerakan dengan harapan dan tujuan dapat meningkatkan kecerdasan kinestetis dengan melakukan tarian ondel -ondel. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode PTK (Penelitian Tindakan kelas) yang dilakukan dengan empat tahapan, yaitu: Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan Tindakan, Observasi dan  refleksi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 12 anak. Tekhnik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Adapun tekhnik pengolahan data ini adalah dengan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan prosentase. Sebelum dilakukan Tindakan (Pra Siklus) kecerdasan kinestetik di TK Anak Bangsa. yang memiliki kondisi berkembang sangat baik (BSB) 0 % dari keseluruhan siswa. Namun setelah diberikan tindakan siklus I pencapaian kemampuan kinestetik anak pada kategori BSB meningkat menjadi 12 %, dan setelah diberikan tindakan siklus II pencapaian perkembangan kemampuan kinestetik anak meningkat kembali menjadi 58 % dari keseluruhan siswa. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan kecerdasan kinestetik anak dapat ditingkatkan melalui kegiatan menari Ondel-Ondel, melalui kegiatan menari ini dapat menstimulasi kemampuan kecerdasan gerak tubuh, serta dapat mengekspresikan diri.
Meningkatkan Motorik Halus melalui Kegiatan Menggambar dengan Model Atik di TK Pertiwi VI
Authors: Mahmudah Dewi , Watini Sri
Published: February 2022

Kegiatan menggambar merupakan kegiatan yang sering dilakukan oleh anak usia dini dimana kegiatan tersebut memfungsikan motorik halus dalam setiap gerakan jemarinya, menggambar jarang sekali mempunyai makna yang berarti bagi anak karena mereka menggambar dengan asal mencoret sebuah tulisan pada kertas. Maka disini perlu kita latih motorik halus anak agar terbiasa dalam menggambar yang mempunyai arti bagi pembacanya. Sehingga apabila kita mengharapakan anak usia dini agar dapat menggmbar dengan mempunyai makna yang tinggi maka kreatiftitas sangat dibutuhkan bagi seorang guru diantaranya dengan model ATIK yang ternyata sangat efektif dalam meningkatkan kegiatan motorik halus pada kegiatan menggambar berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan pada TK Pertiwi VI, dimana kegiatan kali ini menggunakan model penelitian tindakan kelas dengan hasil yang didapatkan sangat memuaskan.
Telaah Kekinian Kotbah Topikal dari Perspektif Aliran Pentakosta
Authors: Tambunan Rexi , Andrianti Sarah
Published: February 2022

This study aims to explain the perspective of the Pentecostal church on topical preaching. Preaching is the delivery of God's message to the congregation through people who have been chosen by God. The research method used in this study is qualitative using a descriptive approach and literature review. Various types of preaching models are used by preachers. One of the most popular types of sermons is topical preaching. Because in the perspective of the Pentecostal church, it is known that there is no prohibition regarding the way someone delivers a sermon. The most important thing is to use the Bible as a basis for preaching. Based on the results of the discussion, the Pentecostal church interprets topical sermons as a way of delivering the content of the Bible that is relevant and contextual to the daily life of the congregation. Without reducing the essence and authority of God's word. Because God does not limit the way humans can preach or convey God's words. The preachers of the Pentecostal church believe that the Holy Spirit will guide the preacher to be able to prepare and deliver a sermon so that it is right on target.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan perspektif gereja aliran Pentakosta terhadap khotbah topikal. Khotbah merupakan penyampaian pesan Allah kepada jemaat melalui orang-orang yang telah dipilih oleh Allah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dan kajian literatur. Berbagai jenis model kotbah dipakai oleh para pengkotbah. Salah satu jenis kotbah yang banyak disukai adalah kotbah topikal. Karena dalam perspektif gereja beraliran pentakosta diketahui tidak ada larangan terkait cara seseorang dalam menyampaikan khotbah. Yang terpenting adalah harus menggunakan Alkitab sebagai landasan dalam berkhotbah. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan, gereja aliran Pentakosta memaknai kotbah topikal sebagai salah satu cara penyampaian isi Alkitab yang relevan serta kontekstual dengan kehidupan jemaat sehari-hari.Tanpa mengurangi esensidan otoritas firman Allah.Karena Tuhan tidak membatasi cara manusia dalam berkhotbah atau menyampaikan firman Tuhan.Para pengkotbah gereja Pentakosta percaya bahwa Roh Kudus akan menuntun pengkotbah untuk dapat mempersiapkan dan menyampaikan kotbah sehingga tepat pada sasaran.
Contribution Of Organizational Climate, Emotional Intelligence and Professional Competence to Teacher Work Effectiveness
Authors: Yusrina Yusrina
Published: February 2022

Social changes are so fast, causing various problems and challenges to also change, including in terms of competence experienced by teachers. The study conducted in this study is a library by collecting various theories, where the results of the study show that the organizational climate in which the teacher lives affects the emotional intelligence of the teacher concerned.
Gazi Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Ağız Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Kliniği’ne Ağrı Yakınması ile Başvuran Hastalarda Kişilik Özellikleri ve Diş Tedavi Deneyimleri ile Ağrı Algısı Arasındaki İlişkinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ŞENTÜRK ÜRER Çiğdem , YILDIRIM Özgün , IŞIK Berrin , ŞİMŞEK Mehmet Barış
Published: February 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmada Gazi Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Ağız Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Kliniği’ne ağrı yakınması ile başvurmuş olan hastalarda anksiyete seviyeleri ve kişilik özellikleri ile ağrı algısı arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Tarama türündeki çalışmada 5 bölümden oluşan bir anketten faydalanılmıştır. Anketin ilk bölümünü demografik özellikler ve öykü, ikinci bölümünü orofasial ağrının özellikleri, üçüncü bölümünü hastaların kaygı düzeyini ölçmekte kullanılan Modifiye Dental Anksiyete Skalası (MDAS), dördüncü bölümünü ağrı düzeyinin saptanmasında kullanılan VAS oluşturmaktadır. Son olarak hastaların kişilik özelliklerinin değerlendirildiği beşinci bölümünü de Symptom check list-90 (SCL-90) oluşturmaktadır. Anketlerden elde edilen veriler Ki-Kare analizi yapılarak frekans ve yüzdelere dönüştürülmüştür.

Bulgular: Yapılan analizlere göre; hastaların yaşı ile hissettikleri ağrının türü arasında anlamlı bir ilişki yoktur (p>0.05). Ancak; yaş ile hissedilen ağrının şiddeti, cinsiyet ile hissedilen ağrının şiddeti, cinsiyet ile hissedilen ağrının türü, kaygı düzeyi ile hissedilen ağrının şiddeti, kaygı düzeyi ile hissedilen ağrının türü, tedavi işlemlerinde olumsuz bir deneyim yaşanması ile kaygı düzeyi, kişilik özelliği ile hissedilen kaygı düzeyi, kişilik özelliği ile hissedilen ağrı şiddeti arasında anlamlı bir ilişki vardır (p<0.05).

Sonuç: Yaş, cinsiyet gibi demografik özellikler; dental kaygı düzeyi; olumsuz diş hekimi deneyimleri ve kişilik özellikleri ile ağrı algısı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunduğu gözlenmiştir.
Impact of hematologic toxicities during concurrent chemoradiation for cervical cancer
Authors: Shi Feiya , Yoder Alison K. , Mach Claire , Dalwadi Shraddha , Anderson Matthew L , Hall Tracilyn R , Ludwig Michelle S
Published: February 2022

Objective To evaluate the prognostic significance of hematological toxicities during cervical cancer treatment.Methods Patients treated for cervical carcinoma with definitive chemoradiation were identified. Toxicities were assessed during weeks 1 to 6 of concurrent external beam radiation and chemotherapy. Outcomes were analyzed using Cox regression analysis.Results One hundred twenty-one patients with Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage I-III disease were eligible for analysis. Median age at diagnosis was 45 years (interquartile range, 40-52) with median follow-up time of 34 months (95% confidence interval, 30.8-37.2). All patients experienced some grade of hematologic toxicity. The most common grade 3+ toxicities were low absolute lymphocyte count (n=115, 95%), low white blood cell count (n=21, 17%), and anemia (n=11, 9%). The most common grade 4 toxicity was lymphopenia, experienced by 36% of patients (n=44). Grade 4 lymphopenia was associated with reduced overall survival (hazard ratio [HR], 4.5; P=0.005), progression-free survival (HR, 3.4; P=0.001), and local control (HR, 4.1; P=0.047). Anemia grade 3, 4 was also associated with reduced overall survival (HR, 4.1; P=0.014). After controlling for disease and treatment variables, grade 4 lymphopenia remained significantly associated with reduced overall survival (HR, 9.85; P=0.007). The association with grade 4 lymphopenia only remained significant in women of Hispanic ethnicity.Conclusion Severe lymphopenia was associated with reduced overall survival and progression-free survival in Hispanic women undergoing definitive chemoradiation for cervical cancer, but not associated with outcomes in non-Hispanic women.
A comparative study of diode laser and CO2 laser in the treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation
Authors:   Rajas dental college and hospital, kavalkinaru, Tirunelveli, Subramanian Sukumar , Muthiah pillai Baskaran , Devi Sandrasekhar Sindhuja
Published: February 2022

Background: Pigmented gingival tissue, many a times forces the patients to seek treatment for esthetic periodontal therapy. Gingival hyperpigmenta- tion is caused by excessive deposition of melanin in the basal and suprabasal layers of epithelium. Materials and methods: This double blinded prospective study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of diode laser and CO2 laser in gingival depigmentation in ten patients using split mouth technique by evaluating the parameters like colour of the gingiva, bleeding, difficulties of the operator, pain, esthetic perception by the patient and post-operative wound healing. Out of 10 patients in the study group 6 were males and 4 were females. Gingival depigmentation was done from canine to canine in the upper anterior region. A total of 20 an- terior segments were treated: 10 randomly to Carbon dioxide & Diode Laser group using Flip coin method. The data collected were tabulated and statistical analysis was performed. Results & conclusion: The results of this study showed that the degree of pigmentation at the end of 4th week was less in diode group with 20% of the patient showing no pigmentation compared to CO2 group (10%). From our study, the first of its kind to compare the two lasers, we come to the conclusion that on comparing both the group, diode laser study group had appeared to be ef- fective in the management of gingival hyperpigmentation in terms of pain, bleeding intra operatively, difficulty of the operator, wound healing and esthetics.
Pyogenic granuloma of the tongue​​
Authors:   Rajas Dental Clinic, Ganapathy Colony, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, NM Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial Pa- thology , Orofacial care and Oral cancer center, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Thalambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Deena P , Mugundan RN , Vinodh R , Nalini Sailaja I
Published: February 2022

One of the most common inflammatory, non neoplastic lesion of the oral and maxillofacial region is pyogenic granuloma. It predominantly occurs on the gingival region, and rarely involves extra gingival sites of the oral cavity. A thorough knowledge of the lesion is essential for clinicopathological correlation and accurate diagnosis. Here, we present rare occurrence of pyogenic granuloma in the dorsal surface of anterior two thirds of the tongue and present a brief review of the same pathology.
TWO DIMENSIONAL AEROFOIL WIND TURBINE BLADE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS USING CFD ANALYSIS
Authors:   Department of Information Science & Technology, NIIST, SINGH KAMAL BHAN , MISHRA YOGESH ,   Department of Information Science & Technology, NIIST
Published: February 2022

In the current scenario, wind turbine energy accounts for 70% of total renewable energy used in India. The Indian wind energy sector has a capacity of 20 GW installed (as on 31.5.2017). In terms of installed wind power capacity, India ranks fifth in the world and is regarded as a major player in the global wind energy market. For the current work, a design method based on modelling in Uni-graphics and followed by simulation using the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) star ccm + programme is chosen, so that the expense and time required to find the optimum aerodynamic design of a wind turbine blade by experiment can be minimised.
Responsabilidad empresarial por accidentes de trabajo en contratas y subcontratas. La responsabilidad civil solidaria como solidaridad impropia.
Authors: Casas Baamonde María Emilia
Published: February 2022

La complejidad de la regulación jurídica del "sistema" de responsabilidad empresarial por accidentes de trabajo, característica de nuestro ordenamiento jurídico, experimenta una vuelta de tuerca en esta sentencia de la Sala de lo Social en Pleno del Tribunal Supremo, que aborda la responsabilidad civil por el incumplimiento de las obligaciones de prevención de riesgos laborales de las empresas que participan en operaciones de contratación y subcontratación de obras de su propia actividad ejecutadas en sus centros de trabajo. La responsabilidad empresarial indemnizatoria de la empresa principal no es una responsabilidad solidaria propia, sino impropia, al no venir impuesta por el artículo 42.3 de la Ley sobre Infracciones y Sanciones en el Orden Social, precepto que limita su mandato normativo a la responsabilidad empresarial administrativa. La prescripción de la acción de reclamación de daños frente a la empresa principal no se interrumpe por el ejercicio de la acción frente a la empresa contratista.
The complexity of the legal regulation of the "system" of company liability for accidents at work, characteristic of our legal system, is given a new twist in this ruling of the Social Division of the Supreme Court, which deals with the civil liability for default with occupational risk prevention obligations of companies involved in contracting and subcontracting operations for works of their own activity carried out in their workplaces. The principal company's liability to pay compensation is not a joint and several liability, but an improper liability, as it is not imposed by article 42.3 of the Act on Infractions and Penalties in the Social Order, a provision that limits its regulatory mandate to administrative corporate liability. The prescription of actions for claiming damages against the principal company is not interrupted by the exercise of the action against the contracting company.
La cónyuge supérstite tiene derecho a acrecer su pensión de viudedad si fallece la cónyuge histórica-divorciada, con quien compartía ésta.
Authors: Ballester Pastor Inmaculada
Published: February 2022

Cuando se comparte la pensión de viudedad entre una cónyuge superviviente y otra cónyuge histórica -lo que ocurre aquí porque el causante se había divorciado previamente y concurren los derechos de dos beneficiarias a la misma- la merma en la pensión que así se obtiene debiera mantenerse mientras la prestación se lucra. No obstante, el Tribunal Supremo resuelve que la pensión de viudedad que obtiene la última esposa sí acrece cuando fallece quien fuera la histórica.
When the widowhood pension is shared between the surviving spouse and the historical spouse - which happens here because the deceased had previously divorced and the rights of two beneficiaries to it concur - the reduction in the pension thus obtained should be maintained while the benefit profit. However, the Supreme Court decides that the widow's pension obtained by the surviving spouse does increase when the former spouse dies.
Cómputo como tiempo efectivo de actividad: interrupciones en el desarrollo del teletrabajo no imputables al asalariado y breves paradas para atender necesidades fisiológicas.
Authors: Rodríguez Escanciano Susana
Published: February 2022

Cierto es que el concepto tiempo efectivo de trabajo siempre ha carecido de perfiles claros, quedando sometido a un acusado casuismo. No menos verdad es que este halo de incertidumbre se agudiza en los nuevos contextos productivos digitalizados en los que el trabajador se ve obligado a permanecer en alerta constante, tal y como sucede en el sector del "contact center".
It is true that the concept of effective working time has always shown no clear lines, and has always involved a great variety of casuistry. It is no less true that this uncertainty is accentuated in the new digital productive contexts in which the worker is compelled to be on constant alert, such as in the "contact centre" business.
New to teaching geography
Authors: Yorke Lynda , Tate Simon , Davis Martin
Published: February 2022

Geography plays a crucial role in understanding our world. It makes a vital contribution to our knowledge of the rapidly changing environmental and social challenges facing us and how we should tackle them. Supporting them eﬀectively can present multiple opportunities and challenges for academic staﬀ. For those embarking on a career in geographical teaching and learning, recognising these issues, and developing a toolbox of strategies with which to address them is key to developing good teaching practice. This guide oﬀers a starting point for this process for graduate teaching assistants, teaching fellows and demonstrators.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ENZYMATIC PROFILE OF NATIVE Trichoderma STRAINS AND BIOCONTROL POTENTIAL AGAINST Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense RACE 1
Authors: Hernández-Melchor Dulce Jazmín , Ferrera-Cerrato Ronald , López-Pérez Pablo A. , Ferrera-Rodríguez Mariana R. , García-Ávila Clemente de Jesús , Alarcon Alejandro
Published: February 2022

Trichoderma is a ubiquitous fungal genus in the rhizosphere, often utilized as biofertilizer and biocontrol agent that may release enzymes involved in the control of certain fungal phytopathogens. This research evaluated the biotechnological potential of fifteen native Trichoderma strains that were previously isolated from the rhizosphere of maize cultivated at the Estado de Mexico (Mexico). The radial growth rate of each fungal strain was assessed as well as the qualitative analysis of enzyme activity on specific culture media. Then, eight prominent strains were selected for evaluating their capability of degrading four complex substrates (filter paper, newspaper, starch, and chitin), and their antagonism towards five isolates of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Race 1 (FocR1). Eight out of the fifteen Trichoderma strains showed high radial growth rate (0.137-0.149 cm/h), and good qualitative enzyme activities (cellulase, pectinase, and chitinase) when compared to a positive control strain T. reesei CDBB-H-356. The best eight strains (EMV6SIC2, EMV6SIC4, EMV6SIC5, EMV6SIC6, EMV6SIC7, EMV6SIC8, EMMVrSIC4, and EMMVSIC2) showed good inhibition to the five FocR1 isolates (ranging from 3 to 54%), and good capability for degrading cellulosic substrates (filter paper and newspaper) via production of active enzymes. Data were analyzed by one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by a multiple comparison test (Tukey, α=0.05). In conclusion, some native Trichoderma strains have good biotechnological potential for being directed to the industry since they produce cellulases; at the same time, these fungal strains may release chitinases by which fungi may control and degrade the cell wall of FocR1 isolates.
ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIFACETED HALOTOLERANT BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS AND BACILLUS WUDALIANCHIENSIS FROM RHIZOSPHERIC SOILS OF BANGALORE
Authors: Vekataramappa Rekha , Mahadev Nithin Kumar , Venkatesh Sadhana , Balakrishanan Kavitha , Suryan Sandeep , Govinahalli Shivashankar Nagananda , Seshagiri` Dr. Swetha
Published: February 2022

Plant growth promotion through versatile microorganisms inhabiting the rhizospheric region of the soil has emerged as a sustainable approach in improving the crop productivity and crop health management. The present study reports the isolation and characterization of halotolerant as well as drought tolerant isolates that possess exceptional plant growth promotional attributes. Out of 32 isolates obtained, 13 isolates exhibited excellent plant growth promotional attributes such as phosphate solubilization, phytohormone production, siderophore production etc. Among 13 isolates tested for stress tolerance studies, two isolates Mulberry -1 and Ragi-7 were able to tolerate both drought and saline stresses and were further identified as Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus wudalianchiensis based on biochemical and molecular techniques. Antibiosis activity of both the isolates tested against two important plant pathogens Fusarium oxysporum and Phomopsis vexans was found to be positive. Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus wudalianchiensis were further tested for their efficacy to solubilize five different inorganic phosphate sources. The amount of phosphate liberated was found to be highest (3562 mgml-1  and 1894 mgml-1) with diammonium phosphate followed by single super phosphate  and tricalcium phosphate with respect to Bacillus licheniformis  and Bacillus wudalianchiensis. Zea mays L. seeds treated with the culture filtrate of both the isolates were cultivated on Murashige-Skoog medium under In-vitro conditions. Bacillus wudalianchiensis was found to be better compared to Bacillus licheniformis with respect to plant growth promotional aspects as they were able to increase the root and shoot length of Zea mays L. under In-vitro conditions. Application of the multifaceted capabilities of unexplored halotolerant strain of Bacillus wudalianchiensis could open up a new avenue in plant biotechnology.
EFFECT OF PROTEIN AND CARBOHYDRATE COMPONENTS UPON QUALITY PARAMETERS AND VIABLE PROBIOTIC BACTERIA CONTENT IN MILK MIXTURES DURING THEIR DRYING AND STORAGE
Authors: Minorova Antonona , Romanchuk Irina , Verbytskyi Sergii , Danylenko Svitlana , Krushelnytska Natalya , Potemska Oksana , Narizhnyi Sergiy
Published: February 2022

Results of studies of dry milk based mixtures for extremal nutrition, obtained by spray drying at various temperatures are presented. Viable cells number, sensorial, physical and chemical parameters are determined. The increase of dry whey protein concentrate (WPC) content from 1% to 6% leads to an increase in the protein content in the product from 25% to 37%. At the same time, the relative rate of dissolution increases by 2.7 times, and the active acidity decreases by 0.16 pH units. It is established that the drying temperature of the mixtures is 130 ± 2 °C at the inlet of the drying tower and 60 ± 2 °C at the outlet, can be is recommended for maximum preservation of the viability of probiotic microorganisms. Streptococcus thermophilus strain turned out to be the most resistant to elevated drying temperatures in comparison with other strains. It is noted that the introduction of WPC effected the survival of probiotic bacteria to survival during drying and storage positively. The smallest losses of viable microorganisms after drying the product were found in test samples with strains of Streptococcus thermophilus and Enterococcus faecium and addition of WPC to the product formulation, while the number of viable cells decreased by 1.7 times and 2.1 times, respectively. It was shown that during 18 months of storage, a high rate of viable cells was for the Enterococcus faecium strain and the addition of WPC and barley malt extract (BME) to the samples, where the losses were 11.8% and 11.9%.