bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influencing Factors of College Students’ Willingness to Use Mobile Online Education Platforms
Authors: Feng Qian , Feng Beikun
Published: November 2021

With the continuous progress of artificial intelligence technology, mobile online education is developing rapidly. Compared with traditional classrooms, the mo-bile online education mode can realize sharing of high-quality education resources efficiently and at a low cost, thus the education informatization policy can be im-plemented. However, the college students’ willingness to use mobile online edu-cation platforms is complicated due to the lack of a market access threshold and relatively single course resources. Based on the theory of perceived value, the hypothesis of the influencing factors of the college students’ willingness to use mobile online education platforms was proposed, and the hypothesis with a ques-tionnaire survey method and structural equation model was verified. Results show that the questionnaire designed in this study has good reliability and validi-ty. The exploratory learning and good public praise of the network positively af-fects the college students’ perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of mo-bile online education platforms. The perceived usefulness has a significant direct and positive effect on their willingness to use online education platforms. The conclusions have a certain reference value for improving the quality and service of online education platforms and enriching the connotation and usage of mobile online education.
Towards a Distributed SMA-based Solution for the Interoperability of Hospital Information Systems for Better Routing of Emergency Ambulances
Authors: Fakhouri Amr Meryem , Elgarej Mouhcine , Benmoussa Nezha , Mansouri Khalifa , Qbadou Mohammed
Published: November 2021

Multi-agent systems MASs have been widely used to interoperate hospital information systems (HISs). The use of MASs for HISs interoperability has become a central solution, especially in the field of emergency medicine. In emergencies, the notion of delay is relative, because responders only have a few minutes to react. This emergency response time has an important role in the event that an accident occurs on the road. Existing procedures for the emergency ambulance (EA) dispatch strategy are based on manual dispatch. In this work, we are introducing a distributed emergency ambulance (DEA) routing system to control emergency latency time, which includes driving route planning to guide emergency vehicles and the allocation of distributed emergency resources (emergency ambulances and hospitals) to reduce the EA response time caused by traffic or the wrong human decision to transport ambulance to the accident site. The allocation of resources (hospitals) is ensured through a recommendation system based on the interoperability of several interconnected HISs using a multi-agent system. The proposed solution takes into consideration dynamic traffic flow information during the day to build dynamic paths for EA. The improved method is based on a distributed architecture to calculate and find the optimal pathway for a set of emergency vehicles based on ACO ant colony optimization techniques. The results of the simulation show that the proposed method can decrease the total travel time of the ambulance to reach the accident position compared to conventional methods that use lights and sirens to warn other vehicles to free up the road for the ambulance or use a traditional approach based on the vision/reflection of the driver to choose in a random way the paths to take. Based on such a solution, ambulance staff will be able to save lives by optimizing the total journey with the minimum travel.
Eight Discipline-Problem Based Learning in Industrial Training Program to Develop Future Proof Skills Among Graduate Engineers
Authors: Subramaniam Murugan , Noordin Muhammad Khair , Nor Hanzalah Mohamed
Published: November 2021

The mismatch of skills is one of the main reasons for unemployment. The analysis revealed employers’ agreement of graduate engineers’ performance in non-technical skills which is deemed to not meet their expectations. Therefore, to align with the needs of employers; universities are working hard to close the gap and begin to focus to produce work-ready engineers whom are good asset for the industry and those who are able to work with minimal supervision independently. The various jobs and non-technical skills triggered a vast change to the labor market with a prime shift in the skills required to thrive in the new environment anticipated but also to business structures that was requested from Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). The nine skills would be Leadership, Flexibility and Adaptability, and Language literacy, Critical thinking and solving problems, Holistic, Entrepreneurial and Balance, Resilience, Values and Ethics, Compassion and Mindfulness, Creativity and Innovation. These skills or talents that recognize employees as competent are called as future-proof non-technical skills. The purpose of this paper is to upgrade the nine future-proof non-technical skills that are set especially for the engineering students through industrial training, and also to demonstrate the capability of Eight-Discipline-Problem based learning (8D-PBL); and things need to be emphasized in industrial training assessment method to ensure the objective of the industrial training is achieved.
Intersigmoid hernia
Authors: Zenati Hanen , Moussa Amani , Trimech Wided , Ben Hassine Hiba , Korbi Ibtissem , Noomen Faouzi , Zouari Khadija
Published: November 2021

Intersigmoid hernia (ISH) is a protrusion of the small bowel into the intersigmoid fossa. It is well known to be a rare condition. Recent reports reveal that the preoperative differentiation of ISHs is difficult and the diagnosis is often confirmed during the laparotomic exploration. This article reports a case of an ISH presenting with symptoms of bowel obstruction. Computed tomography scan revealed that dilated small bowel loops are probably related to an incarcerated ileal retrocolic loop in left iliac fossa. This case was confirmed at surgery.
О реализации булевых функций контактными схемами минимальной равномерной ширины
Authors: Popkov Kirill Andreevich
Published: November 2021

Для каждой булевой функции найдено минимально возможное значение равномерной ширины реализующей еe контактной схемы. Установлено, что для почти всех булевых функций от $n$ переменных это значение равно $3$.
О свойствах мультиаффинных предикатов на конечном множестве
Authors: Selezneva Svetlana Nikolaevna
Published: November 2021

Рассматриваются предикаты на конечном множестве, инвариантные относительно аффинной операции $f_G$, где $G$ - некоторая коммутативная группа. Такие предикаты названы мультиаффинными по группе $G$. Основное внимание уделено предикатам, мультиаффинным по группе $G_q$ сложения по модулю $q = p^s$, где $p$ - простое число, $s \geqslant 1$. Установлен критерий мультиаффинности предикатов по группе $G_q$. Введены дизъюнктивные нормальные формы (ДНФ) для предикатов на конечном множестве и найдены свойства ДНФ предикатов, мультиаффинных по группе $G_q$. Показано, каким образом на основе этих свойств можно построить полиномиальный алгоритм проверки выполнимости системы предикатов, мультиаффинных по группе $G_q$, если предикаты заданы в виде ДНФ.
Соединение особого режима третьего порядка с неособыми участками оптимального управления в задаче минимизации для модели лечения псориаза
Authors: Khailov Evgenii Nikolaevich , Grigorieva Ellina Valerievna
Published: November 2021

Изучается математическая модель лечения псориаза, задаваемая системой трех дифференциальных уравнений на фиксированном временно́м отрезке. Эти уравнения описывают взаимодействие между популяциями Т-лимфоцитов, кератиноцитов и дендритных клеток, являющихся определяющими при развитии, протекании и лечении этого заболевания. Модель содержит ограниченное управление, отражающее дозу лекарства, подавляющего взаимодействие между Т-лимфоцитами и кератиноцитами. Рассматривается задача минимизации концентрации кератиноцитов в конечный момент заданного отрезка времени. Анализ такой задачи оптимального управления осуществляется с помощью принципа максимума Понтрягина. Показывается, что при определенных соотношениях между параметрами модели соответствующее оптимальное управление может содержать особый режим третьего порядка, соединяющийся с неособыми релейными участками этого управления. Основное внимание уделяется возможным способам такого соединения. Приводятся результаты численных расчетов, подтверждающие полученные аналитические результаты.
Построение точек Максвелла для левоинвариантных задач оптимального управления
Authors: Podobryaev Alexey Vladimirovich
Published: November 2021

Рассматриваются левоинвариантные задачи оптимального управления на связных группах Ли. Принцип максимума Понтрягина дает необходимое условие оптимальности. А именно, экстремальные траектории являются проекциями траекторий соответствующей гамильтоновой системы в кокасательном расслоении группы Ли. При исследовании экстремальных траекторий на оптимальность ключевую роль играют точки Максвелла (т.е. точки, в которые приходят различные экстремальные траектории). Дело в том, что экстремальная траектория не может быть оптимальной после точки Максвелла. В настоящей работе приводится общая конструкция точек Максвелла, зависящая от алгебраической структуры группы Ли.
Алгоритм решения задачи оптимального управления структурированными популяциями, взаимодействующими на стационарном состоянии
Authors: Krasovskiy Andrey Andreevich , Platov Anton Sergeevich
Published: November 2021

Рассматривается задача оптимального управления с дифференциальной и интегральной связями. Начальное условие в рассматриваемой управляемой системе обыкновенных дифференциальных уравнений имеет нелокальный вид; оно определяется решением системы. Разрабатывается алгоритм поиска оптимального управления, максимизирующего функционал прибыли. Работа посвящена обоснованию элементов алгоритма, который позволяет свести решение исходной задачи к решению более простых задач оптимального управления, связь с которыми осуществляется через один из параметров модели. Доказана возможность и описан способ вычисления такого значения параметра, которое определяет решение исходной задачи. Предложенный подход позволяет эффективно решать оптимизационные задачи, возникающие в моделях управления структурированными популяциями, взаимодействующими на стационарном состоянии.
Накрывающие отображения, действующие в нормированные пространства, и точки совпадения
Authors: Arutyunov Aram Vladimirovich , Zhukovskiy Sergey Evgenevich
Published: November 2021

Исследуется вопрос о разрешимости уравнения, порожденного отображением, действующим из метрического пространства в нормированное пространство. В терминах накрывающих отображений получена оценка радиусов шаров, лежащих в образе отображения. Этот результат применен для получения условий существования точек совпадения двух отображений.
Оптимальный циклический сбор распределенного возобновляемого ресурса с диффузией
Authors: Belyakov Anton Olegovich , Davydov Alexey Alexandrovich
Published: November 2021

Оптимизируется сбор возобновляемого ресурса, распределенного на окружности. Динамика восстановления ресурса описывается уравнением типа Колмогорова-Петровского-Пискунова-Фишера в дивергентной форме, а сбор ресурса осуществляется движущейся циклически по окружности машиной, при этом в функционале качества учитываются положение этой машины, сложность обнаружения или сбора ресурса из этого положения, а также удаление ресурса от него. Доказано существование оптимального движения собирающей машины, доставляющего максимум средней временно́й выгоды в натуральном виде в долгосрочной перспективе при начальном распределении ресурса, не меньшем предельного при отсутствии сбора.
Irena Kovačič (1951–2021)
Authors: Pisanski Peterlin Agnes
Published: November 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague, Professor Irena Kovačič, the first head of the Department of Translation Studies at the University of Ljubljana.
The irreversible thermal expansion of an energetic material
Authors: Trumel Hervé , Willot François , Peyres Thomas , Biessy Maxime , Rabette François
Published: November 2021

The work deals with a macroscopically isotropic energetic material based on triamino-trinitrobenzene (TATB) crystals bonded with a small volume fraction of a thermoplastic polymer. This material is shown experimentally to display an irreversible thermal expansion behavior characterized by dilatancy and variations of its thermal expansion coefficient when heated or cooled outside a narrow reversibility temperature range. The analysis of cooling results suggests the existence of residual stresses in the initial state, attributed to the manufacturing process. Microstructure-level FFT computations including the very strong anisotropic thermoelastic TATB crystal response and temperature-dependent binder plasticity, show that strong internal stresses develop in the disoriented crystals under thermal load, either heating or cooling. Upon cooling, binder plastic yielding in hindered, thus promoting essentially brittle microcracking, while it is favored upon heating. Despite its low volume fraction, the role of the binder is essential, its plastic yielding causing stress redistribution and residual stresses upon cooling back to ambient.
Análise do conhecimento de docentes na prevenção de helmintíases em escolas públicas rurais/florestais do Acre, Brasil
Authors: Correia Tuan Pedro Dias , Oliveira Fernanda Bittencourt , Neves Leandro Batista das , Teixeira Paulo Eduardo Ferlini , Souza Leandro Siqueira de , Silva Rosângela Rodrigues , Neves Renata Heisler , Cunha Fernanda Barbosa de Almeida da
Published: November 2021

As helmintíases são doenças parasitárias que causam prejuízos à saúde coletiva, afetando principalmente populações mais desfavorecidas. Por isso, o objetivo do estudo foi analisar o conhecimento acerca das helmintíases de docentes (n=77) de escolas de áreas rurais/florestais de munícipios do Acre (Sena Madureira e Xapuri), em uma abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. Observou-se que os professores possuem um bom conhecimento a respeito da profilaxia, mas foram verificados equívocos e lacunas com relação às formas de transmissão e aos agentes etiológicos. A educação em saúde exerce um papel fundamental na prevenção de doenças helmínticas e por isso, profissionais da educação básica, principalmente de ambientes rurais/florestais de difícil acesso, necessitam de treinamento e formação continuada para atuarem como agentes promotores de saúde.
Intervenções urbanas perpassadas por biologias
Authors: Carvalho Daniela  Franco
Published: November 2021

Esse texto traz provocações a partir do registro fotográfico de dois grafites, produzidos por biólogos, que adornavam a parede externa de um bar em Uberlândia-MG. Questões sobre o corpo pós-humano e a dimensão do amor são levantadas tendo como objeto o grafite de um robô com um coração vermelho suspenso e pássaros pousados em seus ombros e cabeça. O outro grafite é um conglomerado de fetos conectados a um dispositivo, o que remete a discussões sobre a geração de corpos com vida inteligente em laboratório. Juntamente com a produção de outros artistas e reflexões amparadas em conceitos de Bakhtin e Bauman, alguns questionamentos são tensionados no que tange a biologia que perpassa essas intervenções urbanas.
Biologia em rede
Authors: Binatto Priscila Franco , Oliveira Helen Maria Pedrosa de , Magalhães Yure Wagemann Valadares , Santos Paula  Fernandes , Cruz Auriane  Nogueira da
Published: November 2021

Em 2020, o advento de uma nova realidade veio reforçar a ligação entre a educação e as tecnologias, em virtude da ocorrência da pandemia da COVID-19. Sendo assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo identificar as potencialidades e as fragilidades de uma proposta de ensino de Biologia nas modalidades a distância e extraclasse, ofertadas no período da pandemia. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualiquantitativa tendo como público alvo os estudantes do Ensino Médio participantes do referido projeto. Os resultados indicaram potencialidades como a aprendizagem por parte dos envolvidos, os recursos atrativos e diversificados e a oferta de plantões de dúvidas. A principal fragilidade identificada foi a baixa participação dos estudantes, que afetou também a motivação dos monitores.
experiência de uma escola da Rede Estadual de Ensino do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Teixeira Laline Rodrigues de Araújo , Dias Glaecir Roseni Mundstock
Published: November 2021

Os Clubes de Ciências tem se destacado como espaços de Educação Científica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi produzir um Roteiro de Implantação de Clube de Ciências, a partir da experiência adquirida na criação de um Clube no CIEP 394, escola da Rede Estadual de Ensino do Rio de Janeiro, localizada no município de Nova Iguaçu. A metodologia empregou a pesquisa prévia de interesse junto aos alunos do Ensino Médio, implantação e prosseguimento das atividades baseadas em sequências de ensino investigativas de interesse do grupo, resultando na elaboração do Roteiro. Espera-se que o Roteiro contribua para a disseminação da proposta de Clubes de Ciências, visando à melhoria da Educação Científica e à formação de indivíduos mais conscientes e participativos na sociedade.
Atividade investigativa no ensino de biologia
Authors: Silva Henrique Mendes da
Published: November 2021

O Ensino de Biologia deve ser pautado em uma reflexão crítica acerca de metodologias de produção do conhecimento científico-tecnológico e de suas aplicações na sociedade. A pesquisa aplicação adotou a metodologia qualitativa desenvolvida com base na implementação de uma atividade investigativa analisando a fauna de macroinvertebrados em trevos diferentes do córrego Pamplona, Vazante/MG. Esta pesquisa objetivou investigar como a aplicação de uma atividade investigativa pode colaborar para o aperfeiçoamento do Ensino de Biologia em que aborda conteúdos de Ecologia para 25 estudantes da segunda série do ensino médio da Escola Estadual Carolina Silva de Vazante/MG. Os dados aqui expostos e discutidos foram coletados através de gravações em áudio das atividades e diário de campo do pesquisador. Os problemas foram apresentados e os estudantes instigados a buscar novos conhecimentos sobre o tema, apresentando levantamento de hipóteses e discussão dos níveis de perturbação de cada ponto do córrego associando a abundância de macroinvertebrados como bioindicadores de poluição. Os resultados indicam componentes que indicam a colaboração da atividade investigativa no engajamento e interesse dos estudantes nas atividades aplicadas, da mesma maneira que facilitou no entendimento dos conteúdos abordados.
TOURISTS RESPONSES TO THE USE OF MOBILE AUGMENTED REALITY FOR TRAVEL
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia, Mohd Nur Shuhadah , Ismail Hairul Nizam ,   International Islamic University Malaysia
Published: November 2021

Tourist experiences are shaped by the complexities of the individual visitor’s psychological factors, and it is widely known that tourists anticipate a positive experience from every trip made. Yet, the fact remains that travel is inextricably linked to the issues of geography and awareness and a misinterpretation of the attributes of a destination may lead to unlikely expectations that affect the entire experience. With the dynamic and interactive visualisation features offered by augmented reality (AR) on mobile phones and other smart handheld devices, this technology is viewed as being capable of closing the gap between tourist expectations and reality, thereby improving how tourists engage with their surroundings. Despite the known potential of this relatively new technology, its actual acceptance among the users is still minimal, especially in the Malaysian context. Considering this limitation, this study examined the extent of AR utilisation and its ability to influence the development of a tourists’ travel experience. The ‘Iskandar.my’ mobile AR app was used in this research to evaluate the tourists’ expectations, perception and satisfaction with the utilisation of this software platform to add value to their travel experience. The findings indicated that there was a statistically significant differences in the respondents’ experiences before and after using the AR content on the mobile app. The thrill associated with the use of this advanced technology was the primary factor in their satisfaction with the AR function. However, the lack of variety in the attractions covered, as well as the app’s currently limited offerings, were noted as factors that could affect the ‘Iskandar. my’ apps competitiveness with regard to other travel-related apps. Therefore, this researcher recommends that the developer of the app improve the design and service dimensions of the app to meet users’ travel needs.
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE USAGE OF ELECTRONIC PLATFORM FOR CONSERVATION MARKETING AMONG EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRES (EEC) IN MALAYSIA
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mohamad Zaki Nur Amalina , Abu Hasan Zuha Rosufila ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mokhlis Safiek ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Abdul Hamid Shahriman ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Saadon Mohd Saiful Izwaan ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Published: November 2021

With limited funding, conservationists are far from able to assist all threatened species. Even though online marketing has been increasingly used by conservationists to raise funds and awareness on the need to reduce biodiversity loss, the major issue is reaching the target audience and influencing their behaviour, especially if the target audience is a profit-making entity. To date, a comprehensive theoretical investigation on online conservation marketing pertaining business expectation, preferences, experience and satisfaction is still in its infancy and remains unanswered. Therefore, to fulfil this gap, this qualitative study is executed, in which 19 in-depth interviews was adopted until data saturation is achieved. The participants are those who worked in relationship marketing field and have experienced online conservation marketing activities. The study explores and profiles the experiences and satisfaction of businesses based on their previous online conservation marketing and the expectation and preferences of businesses for future online conservation marketing. Based on the research findings, even before the first Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia, many businesses in the country were involved in at least one online conservation marketing strategy with an Environmental Education Centre (EEC) and many were satisfied with the EEC online marketing strategies and services. However, most businesses have less expectations and low preferences towards the future online conservation marketing by the EEC. This study assists conservation organisations in retaining the financial support from businesses and enhancing public conservation awareness through businesses. This study is aligned with Malaysia National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) no 4, under Entry Point Project 4 (EPP 4) and also NKEA no 6, under EPP 12.
TOURISM PRODUCT QUALITY PERCEPTIONS AND BIG SPENDERS’ TRAVEL INTENTIONS IN MALAYSIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Zainuddin Zaliha , Saad Mazni ,   International Islamic University Malaysia, Ong Mohd Hanafi Azman ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA (Johor)
Published: November 2021

Tourism is the second-largest economic driver of the Malaysian economy. This paper aims to examine the mediating role of perceived tourism product quality (TPQ) in Malaysia on electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) and the intent to travel to Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East. Two-fold objectives were developed which are to investigate the significant difference of the perception between SEA and Middle East countries on Malaysian’s tourism products quality and to examine the mediating role of perceived tourism products quality in Malaysia towards eWOM and travelling intentions of SEA and the Middle East. The questionnaire that was used to collect the data used in this study was designed with tourists from SEA and the Middle East who have been to Malaysia in mind. The questionnaire was designed for online distribution using Google Forms. The study processed 92 responses from Middle Eastern tourists and had another 79 respondents from SEA. The data sets and responses were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) and MANOVA techniques. The findings show a significant mediating effect of perceived TPQ towards the eWOM and revisit intentions of tourists. Besides, comparison analysis shows that SEA tourists are more likely to revisit Malaysia than the Middle East, the same as for the finding of eWOM and perceived TPQ. TPQ has a mediating impact on eWOM and the intention to revisit both geographical locations. The findings of this study are expected to positively affect stakeholders, especially the State Tourism, Tourism Board, and tourism industry players.
STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CSR AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT ON TOURIST DESTINATION BRAND LOYALTY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT NATURE-BASED TOURISM
Authors:   Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis, Ramli Mona Fairuz , Md Sin Muhammad Aizat ,   Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis, Arifin Ahmad Shabudin ,   Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis, Hanafi Abdul Ghafur ,   Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis
Published: November 2021

This study aims to investigate the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and social media engagement on destination brand loyalty. These concepts are not fully understood, especially in the context of sustainable development of nature-based tourism, which makes managing the negative impact on the environment more challenging. The study developed a parsimonious model to investigate the interrelationship between CSR and destination loyalty by incorporating social media engagement as a mediating variable to study the impact mechanism of tourists’ CSR activities on tourists’ destination brand loyalty in a nature-based tourism context. The data used was collected from 240 inbound and outbound tourists that visited a well-known marine park site in Malaysia. In addition, a Partial Least Square (PLS) based structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was utilized to analyse the data. The result showed that CSR and social media engagement had an influence over destination brand loyalty. These results suggest some practical implications for destination operators designing CSR activities as a strategic technique for ensuring sustainable success.
DOMESTIC TOURISTS NEW DINING BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO COVID-19 AT ISLAND SETTING IN TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA
Authors:   University Teknologi MARA (Terengganu), Ahmadi Norsyakira , Jalis Mohd Hairi ,   University Teknologi MARA (Terengganu), Ismail Fathilah ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mohamad Rahijan Abdul Wahab ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Wan Hafiz Wan Zainal Shukri ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Published: November 2021

Today, the tourism industry has grown rapidly and many destinations have been recognised as tourist niches in a bid to stay competitive in the industry. Island tourism is one of the most popular tourism niches. Island tourism in Malaysia has lured tourists from all over the world to come to Malaysia, offering tourist a unique and unforgettable tourism experience. It has become one of the most famous types of activities tourists. Moreover, tourists are showing an increasing interest in local foods at the destination and dining has become a special experience while on vacation. Dining itself is a pleasurable sensory experience that is a key part of the holiday experience, which influences a tourists’ experience and makes it memorable and this in turn influences the tourist’s intention to revisit the destination, especially an island destination. However, the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO) and COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) enforced to control the spread of the pandemic have significantly influenced tourists dining behaviours and perceptions particularly with regard to dine-in options at any food establishment/outlets.
FACTORS INFLUENCING INTENTION ON SELECTING TOURISM DESTINATION: CASE STUDY SUMAI HOTEL
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Mohamad Zaleha , Zainuddin Zaliha ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Wan Mahyuddin Wan Nurdiyana ,   Sumai Hotel & Apartment Sdn. Bhd., Abu Jalil Khyrizan ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Published: November 2021

This study examined factors that influence the intention of tourists to select a tourism destination. Data quantitative was collected from tourists across Peninsular Malaysia. A frequency, percentage, and mean analysis were used to identify the specific respondent’s view. The variables assessed in this study, including tourism tendencies, coastal tourism, sustainable coastal tourism, accommodation, and demographic profile. The result showed that the majority of respondents choose Sumai Hotel & Apartment for religious purposes. In addition, the English-speaking staff, interesting places nearby, and transportation were the top three reasons why they choose to stay in Sumai Hotel & Apartment Sdn. Bhd.
Related Pediatric Donors – hematopoietic stem cell collection
Authors: Ginani Valeria , Goto Edna , Seber Adriana
Published: November 2021

The authors describe the collection of Hematopoietic stem cell and relevant aspects regarding donation for a minor donor
Brazilian Consensus Meeting on Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Acquired Aplastic Anemia and Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Authors: Darrigo Junior Luiz Guilherme , Loth Gisele , Scheinberg Phillip , Hallack Atta Elias , Bonfim Carmem
Published: November 2021

THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY FOR BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION (SBTMO) PRESENTS THE BRAZILIAN GUIDELINES ON HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION FOR ACQUIRED APLASTIC ANEMIA AND INHERITED BONE MARROW FAILURE SYNDROMES
Outcomes of second-tier rapid response activations in a tertiary referral hospital: A prospective observational study
Authors: Goh Ken Junyang , Chai Hui Zhong , Ng Lit Soo , Phone Ko Joanna , Tan Deshawn Chong Xuan , Tan Hui Li , Teo Constance Wei-Shan , Phua Ghee Chee , Tan Qiao Li
Published: November 2021

Introduction: A second-tier rapid response team (RRT) is activated for patients who do not respond to first-tier measures. The premise of a tiered response is that first-tier responses by a ward team may identify and correct early states of deterioration or establish goals of care, thereby reducing unnecessary escalation of care to the RRT. Currently, utilisation and outcomes of tiered RRTs remain poorly described. Methods: A prospective observational study of adult patients (age ≥18 years) who required RRT activations was conducted from February 2018 to December 2019. Results: There were 951 consecutive RRT activations from 869 patients and 76.0% patients had a National Early Warning Score (NEWS) ≥5 at the time of RRT activation. The majority (79.8%) of patients required RRT interventions that included endotracheal intubation (12.7%), point-of-care ultrasound (17.0%), discussing goals of care (14.7%) and intensive care unit (ICU) admission (24.2%). Approximately 1 in 3 (36.6%) patients died during hospitalisation or within 30 days of RRT activation. In multivariate analysis, age ≥65 years, NEWS ≥7, ICU admission, longer hospitalisation days at RRT activation, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance scores ≥3 (OR [odds ratio] 2.24, 95% CI [confidence interval] 1.45–3.46), metastatic cancer (OR 2.64, 95% CI 1.71–4.08) and haematological cancer (OR 2.78, 95% CI 1.84–4.19) were independently associated with mortality. Conclusion: Critical care interventions and escalation of care are common with second-tier RRTs. This supports the need for dedicated teams with specialised critical care services. Poor functional status, metastatic and haematological cancer are significantly associated with mortality, independent of age, NEWS and ICU admission. These factors should be considered during triage and goals of care discussion. Keywords: Clinical deterioration, critical care, intensive care, mortality, rapid response system, rapid response team
Healthcare cost of patients with multiple chronic diseases in Singapore public primary care setting
Authors: Tan Shu Yun , Lew Kaiwei Jeremy , Xie Ying , Lee Poay Sian Sabrina , Koh Hui Li , Ding Yew Yoong , Lee Eng Sing
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT Introduction: The rising prevalence of multiple chronic diseases is an important public health issue as it is associated with increased healthcare utilisation. This paper aimed to explore the annual per capita healthcare cost in primary care for patients with multiple chronic diseases (multimorbidity). Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in a cluster of public primary care clinics in Singapore. De-identified data from electronic medical records were extracted from July 2015 to June 2017. Only patients with at least 1 chronic disease were included in the study. Basic demographic data and healthcare cost were extracted. A list of 20 chronic diseases was considered for multimorbidity. Results: There were 254,377 patients in our study population, of whom 52.8% were female. The prevalence of multimorbidity was 62.4%. The median annual healthcare cost per capita for patients with multimorbidity was about twice the amount compared to those without multimorbidity (SGD683 versus SGD344). The greatest percentage increment in cost was when the number of chronic diseases increased from 2 to 3 (43.0%). Conclusion: Multimorbidity is associated with higher healthcare cost in primary care. Since evidence for the optimal management of multimorbidity is still elusive, prevention or delay in the onset of multimorbidity in the general population is paramount. Keywords: Chronic disease, healthcare cost, multimorbidity, primary care
COVID-19 and Employment Law in South Africa: Comparative Perspectives on Selected Themes
Authors: Ndlovu Lonias , Tshoose Clarence Itumeleng
Published: November 2021

Public health emergencies such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which was elevated to a global pandemic, usually have severe implications for people in various spheres of life. For example, people’s employment and social welfare are affected. In this paper, the authors explore the possible implications of COVID-19 on the rights of employers and employees in South Africa. The issues that need to be considered include leave when employees elect to stay at home as a precautionary measure against contracting the coronavirus at work, the enforcement of employment contracts, employment security, workplace discipline, working hours, absenteeism, and the employer’s duty to provide the employees with a safe working environment. Using a doctrinal legal research method, the article provides an analysis of the applicable laws and cases from South Africa and related jurisdictions. The comparative content, analysis of legislation, case law, and sector-specific guidelines show that COVID-19 has and will continue to have a significant impact on the employment laws as reflected in different jurisdictions. Although employment law is generally jurisdiction-specific, there are many commonalities in the laws of different countries, both on the African continent and globally. It is also important to note that the existing employment laws need to be adjusted in order to accommodate the effects of the pandemic. For example, South Africa can draw valuable lessons from other jurisdictions on how to deal with employment matters during a pandemic, and therefore COVID-19 presents the country with an opportunity to develop both its employment laws and the common law.
I ‘Notice’ You ‘Noticing’ Me: A Critical Analysis of the Section 129 Notice of the National Credit Act, and Recomendations for the Implementation of a ‘Specialised’ Foreclosure Notice
Authors: Singh Ciresh
Published: November 2021

Section 129 of the National Credit Act provides that a creditor may not commence any legal proceedings to enforce a credit agreement before first issuing a section 129(1)(a) notice to the debtor. Thus, in a foreclosure context, should a mortgagee wish to enforce a mortgage agreement, he must first comply with section 129(1) and deliver a section 129 notice to the mortgagor. Should this not be done, any ensuing foreclosure proceedings could potentially be excipiable. Accordingly, section 129 has been described as the gateway to litigation and compliance with this section is paramount for debt enforcement. Unfortunately, section 129 has been the subject of much criticism and uncertainty due to its ambiguous wording and the resulting interpretation. Much of the uncertainty relates to the way in which the notice must be delivered and the contents of the notice. With specific regard to foreclosure proceedings, section 129 fails to alert the debtor about his rights and remedies and fails to notify the debtor of the full consequences of foreclosure. Consequently, the section has been amended several times. Unfortunately, the amendments have not resolved all the loopholes in section 129, and some of these amendments have created more uncertainty and ambiguity. Case law has, however, provided some direction as to the interpretation of section 129. Despite the amendments and case law developments, uncertainty still exists, and clarity is urgently required in relation to the interpretation and application of section 129 during foreclosure proceedings. It is accordingly suggested that certainty can only be achieved by implementing a specialised ‘foreclosure notice’.
Contract as a Basis for Mediation Confidentiality
Authors: Laubscher Michael
Published: November 2021

Confidentiality is seen as one of the pillars of mediation. Parties to mediation rely on this essential aspect of mediation in order to protect themselves against the subsequent use of confidential information which has been divulged during mediation and outside the mediation process. The mediation agreement is seen as one of the basic legal foundations for the application of mediation confidentiality as it constitutes a contract between the parties, and it also contains a confidentiality clause. This article deals with contract as a basis for mediation confidentiality. It considers the nature of mediation as well as the parties involved in mediation. It further discusses some of the principles of contract law and the interpretation of contract law in South Africa in the light of the mediation agreement.
Case Note: Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears a Crown: Moyo v Old Mutual Limited (22791/2019) [2019] ZAGPJHC 229(30 July 2019) and Old Mutual Limited v Moyo (2020) 41 ILJ 1985 (GJ)
Authors: van Staden Marius , van der Linde Kathleen
Published: November 2021

Confidentiality is seen as one of the pillars of mediation. Parties to mediation rely on this essential aspect of mediation in order to protect themselves against the subsequent use of confidential information which has been divulged during mediation and outside the mediation process. The mediation agreement is seen as one of the basic legal foundations for the application of mediation confidentiality as it constitutes a contract between the parties, and it also contains a confidentiality clause. This article deals with contract as a basis for mediation confidentiality. It considers the nature of mediation as well as the parties involved in mediation. It further discusses some of the principles of contract law and the interpretation of contract law in South Africa in the light of the mediation agreement.
DYNAMICS OF ENZYME ACTIVITY AND SOME BLOOD ELEMENTS IN SHEEP PARASITOSIS
Authors: Dudarchuk A. N.
Published: November 2021

The article presents some studies on study of some aspects of pathogenesis in associative parasitosis of gas-trointestinal tract of sheep. As a result of the conducted studies, it was found that during spontaneous invasion of sheep by associations of parasites of gastrointestinal tract, following changes were established: a significant decrease in number of red blood cells by 1,77 times (P<0,001), hemoglobin-by 39,86 % (P<0,001), an increase in alanineaminotransferase and aspartateaminotransferase – by 1,59 times (P<0,01) and 1,42 times (P<0,001), alkaline phosphatase – by 1,32 times (P<0,001).
From Taking Ownership to Decolonization: Looking Back Over Five Decades of Indigenous Post-secondary Education in Quebec (English & French)
Authors: Ratel Jean-Luc , Bacon Marco , Pilote Annie
Published: November 2021

In the early days soon after the release of the landmark policy paper Indian Control of Indian Education (1972), postsecondary studies among Indigenous people in Quebec were still new and relatively unknown. Against a backdrop of Indigenous communities starting to take ownership of their own services, the demand for postsecondary Indigenous graduates began to increase significantly, resulting in the development of tailored programs and services: the Amerindianization program led by UQAC in 1971 and the founding of Manitou College in 1973, for example, stand out as two major milestones. The distinctive linguistic reality of Quebec moreover soon became apparent, adding to the initial bilingual dimension (moving from an  Indigenous language to an non-Indigenous one) the duality of a francophone and anglophone education system rooted in colonial history. Drawing on a review of literature on postsecondary Indigenous education in Quebec from 1972 to 2021, our analysis in the present article is framed around the changes that took place over these past five decades in programs and services provided by postsecondary institutions. Also discussed are issues involving Indigenous student paths marked by identity, systemic racism and discrimination. We note that in spite of sustained efforts by an increasing number of institutions, Indigenouspeople still face enduring barriers. We conclude with some thoughts on the university and the CEGEP as postsecondary institutions, their development model and their role in decolonizing and democratizing education.
Religious Attitude of the Muslim Community of Lombok Island in the Covid-19 Pandemic Season
Authors: Subki Subki
Published: November 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on changes in the human lifeline, including the pattern of worship of religious people at large. Religious practices that are carried out regularly and implemented in special places are undergoing a shift. The practice of communal worship involving many worshippers is limited at home by involving people who are also limited. This article aims to explain the shift in the way of worship of the people of Lombok Island related to the Covid-19 that hit the world today. The study also exposed a new form of habit in Muslim religious practices due to the pandemic on Lombok island. This article shows that changes in worship patterns are the result of emergencies and the choice to continue to carry out their duties as devout believers. The limitations of the worship space are avoided by adjusting it to government policy. Policies regarding social distancing and adherence to health protocols are an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. In a religious context, it is part of a life-saving effort so it must be obeyed. The new normal requires Muslims to conform and change new habits (new habitus) in carrying out religious practices (prayers). For example, there is a shaf distance, wearing a mask, bringing prayer mats and other equipment needed when praying in the mosque, preparing hand sanitizer in each house of worship, and routinely checking the body temperature of worshippers visiting the mosque and always referring to health protocols guided by Maqosid Assyariah.
Collaboration as graphs: Formatting Collaborative Design generative sessions from Social Network Analysis
Authors: Parolin Guilherme , Koltermann da Silva Tânia Luisa
Published: November 2021

Social Network Analysis (SNA) is demonstrably efficient as a method for studying several phenomena. However, its application as a basis for analysing in-person collaborative design sessions is still relatively scarce. Thus, this paper studies, in an exploratory manner, the applicability of SNA as an auxiliary framework for building co-creative design sessions. For that purpose, this research facilitated a generative session in a real context of a product design project. The interactions which took place during the session were analysed through SNA via the establishment, in the shape of graphs, of the perceived interactions by participants. The development process of facilitating materials for the generative session, such as its sensibilization kit, and other support media, is exemplified and possibilities of analysis for the sociograms developed are proposed. It concludes that SNA has the potential as a tool to provide analysis and subsequent systematic intervention in Collaborative Design sessions.
XIX. YÜZYILDA MİMARİ ÜSLUP ARAYIŞLARINA ULUSALCILIK OLGUSUNUN ETKİSİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: AKIN ERTEK Gülferi
Published: November 2021

XVIII. yüzyıl Avrupası’nda Fransız Devrimi’nin sonucunda ortaya çıkan milliyetçilik olgusu, geçmişi arama adına atılan adımların en önemlileri olan arkeolojik kazıların hız kazanmasına ve özellikle Antik Yunan ve Roma medeniyetlerini ait kültür kalıntıları gün yüzüne çıkarılmasına neden olmuştur. Sanayi Devrimi sonrasında ulaşımdaki gelişmelere paralel olarak düzenlenen Büyük Tur’un etkisiyle de insanlar, medeniyetlerinin yeşerdiği coğrafyaları ziyaret ederek ataları olarak kabul ettikleri Antik Yunan ve Roma medeniyetlerinin kalıntılarını yerinde görme fırsatı bulmuşlardır. Bu gelişmelerin paralelinde XVIII. yüzyılda Avrupalılar, Antik Yunan ve Roma’nın mimarideki gelişmiş biçimlenişlerini, köken aidiyeti olgusuna bağlı olarak tekrar tercih etmeye başlamıştır. Bu uygulamalar yalnızca Avrupa’da değil, yine onların uygulamalarıyla hemen hemen tüm Dünya’ya yayılarak mimarlık ve sanat tarihinde “Neoklasisizm” olarak adlandırdığımız uluslararası bir üslup halini almıştır.
XIX. yüzyıla gelindiğinde ise bu ortak miras bazı uluslar tarafından hala ortak değer olarak görülse de herhangi bir milletin kendini diğer milletlerden ayrı ve üstün gösterme çabası paralelinde mimaride geçmişe dönüp, kendi öz şekillenişlerini arama, değerlendirme ve gün yüzüne çıkarma girişimi görülmektedir. Bu durumda da ortaya çıkarılan üslup ait olduğu milletin klasik mimarisinin yeniden ortaya çıkması şeklinde yorumlanabildiği için “Neoklasisizm” isimlendirmesiyle örtüşmektedir.
Bu bağlamda çalışmamızda, ulusalcılık olgusunun XIX. yüzyıl mimarlığına etkisi örneklem seçilen Neogotik, Rundbogenstil, Neomudejar ve I. Ulusal Mimarlık Akımı üzerinden anlatılarak sanat ve mimarlık tarihi alanlarında söz konusu üslupları değerlendirmede göz önünde bulundurulması gereken noktalara değinilmiştir.