bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acute kidney injury is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality in a general medical ward
Authors: Chandiraseharan Vignesh Kumar , Kalimuthu Murugabharathy , Prakash Turaka Vijay , George Tina , Rajenesh Ashwin , Jayaseelan Visalakshi , Sudarsanam Thambu David
Published: December 2020

Background & objectives:

Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been identified as an independent risk factor for mortality in intensive care units. This retrospective study was conducted to determine the effect of AKI on in-hospital mortality in a general medical ward of a tertiary care hospital and risk factors for mortality in patients with AKI.

Methods:

Demographic and clinical details, and outcome data were collected from case records of patients. In all hospitalized patients, factors associated with increased in-hospital mortality, such as AKI, inotrope requirement, mechanical ventilation and primary disease were compared between patients who died during their hospital stay and those who were discharged alive. Among the hospitalized patients, who had AKI, likely predictors of in-hospital mortality were compared between dead and alive patients at discharge. Factors that were significant in univariate analysis were tested by multivariate regression analysis to identify those that independently predicted poor outcomes.

Results:

Of the 1150 patients admitted in a general medical ward in a year, 220 patients were identified to have AKI. In-hospital mortality rate among patients with AKI was 19.09 per cent as compared to 1.8 per cent without AKI [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 5.7 (95% CI: 1.56-20.74)]. The presence of AKI was an independent risk factor for death, with an adjusted OR of 6.0 [95% CI: 1.67-21.6]. Among patients with AKI, the presence of haematological malignancy, adjusted OR 25.86 (95% CI: 1.81-369.58), requirement of inotrope, adjusted OR 126.5 (95% CI: 19.39-825.93) and serum creatinine at admission (P<0.001) were found to be independent predictors of death. The presence of underlying chronic kidney disease and hospital-acquired AKI were not found to have an association with mortality.

Interpretation & conclusions:

The study showed the in-hospital mortality rate among patients with AKI in a general medical ward was 19.09 per cent. The occurrence of AKI was an independent risk factor for death, with haematological malignancy, use of vasopressors and higher serum creatinine at admission, significantly associated with death among patients with AKI. Large prospective studies need to be done to better understand the outcomes in AKI and the ways to present and manage AKI.
Проекторы на инвариантные подпространства представлений $\operatorname{ad}^{\otimes 2}$ алгебр Ли $so(N)$ и $sp(2r)$
и параметризация Вожеля
Authors: Isaev Aleksei Petrovich , Provorov Alexander Alekseevich
Published: December 2020

С помощью расщепленного оператора Казимира найдены явные формулы для проекторов на инвариантные подпространства представления $\operatorname{ad}^{\otimes 2}$ алгебр $so(N)$ и $sp(2r)$. Эти проекторы также рассматриваются с позиции универсального описания простых комплексных алгебр Ли с использованием параметризации Вожеля.
A Chant Treatise in the Service of Two Monastic Traditions of the Modern Era
Authors: Šter Katarina
Published: December 2020

The present study discusses a chant theory treatise preserved in the Carthusian compilation manuscript (CZ-Pu I F 17) and based on the Franciscan Hermann Mott’s Musices Choralis Medulla (1670). It sheds new light on the background of the Carthusian arrangement and its connection to the Franciscan original by comparing both versions and trying to discover why the Franciscan treatise was chosen as an exemplar, who the author of the Carthusian treatise was, when and where the Carthusian version was written and used, and finally, through a study of its context and the information given in its manuscript source, how it could be transmitted and what it meant for the Carthusian order.
Renaissance Music Between Science and Art
Authors: Sukljan Nejc
Published: December 2020

This paper deals with the role of ancient music theory in Gioseffo Zarlino’s Istitutioni harmoniche and, within its framework, in particular with mathematical and physical considerations and their relevance to audible music. An outline of the treatise is followed by a presentation of Zarlino’s justification of music as scienza and arte. Finally, two case studies are presented on joining ancient theory with contemporary musical practice: the division of the interval and the system of the senario.
Still on the Map?
Authors: Hochradner Thomas
Published: December 2020

The paper aims to re-evaluate regionality as a key concept in musicology. After a short introduction to the topic, a case study on Salzburg is presented, followed by critical remarks on relevant literature and a summary that attempts to redefine the significance of regional and local developments within the discipline.
Towards novel reimbursement models for expensive advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
Authors: Picecchi Dario , Bertram Katrin , Brücher Dominik , Bauer Michael
Published: December 2020

Currently, a major focus of biomedical research and clinical application are the so-called advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), which are highly complex medicines that enable the targeted and personalised treatment of patients. The potential of ATMPs in future cancer treatment is invaluable. However, this novel class of treatments is often extremely expensive. Consequently, these therapies push established reimbursement models to their limits. Because of the high costs, as well as the lack of appropriate reimbursement models, access to these potentially lifesaving therapies is currently not guaranteed to all patients. This paper analyses the current legal framework in Switzerland and critically evaluates existing reimbursement models, particularly with respect to their adaptation for ATMPs. As a promising reimbursement arrangement, this paper proposes a model combining outcome-based instalment payments with aspects of the pay for performance and the annuity payment model. According to this performance-based shared risk model, instalment payments are due when defined treatment goals are achieved.
Epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Switzerland: a local, exploratory, cross-sectional study
Authors: Vu Francis , Cavassini Matthias , D’Acremont Valérie , Greub Gilbert , Jaton Katia , Masserey Eric , Pongelli Silvia , Bouche Laurence , Ngarambe Chantal , Bize Raphaël , Bodenmann Patrick
Published: December 2020

Female sex workers are often considered highly vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, data on STI epidemiology in female sex workers are lacking in Switzerland. Our main goal was to evaluate the prevalence of six STIs (human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and syphilis) among local female sex workers in Lausanne. A local, exploratory, cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of adult (≥18 years) female sex workers in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2016. Female sex workers who worked in street sex venues, massage parlours and brothels were approached for recruitment by a local non-governmental organisation. They were then invited to present at the Lausanne University Hospital, where they were offered a free STI screening and hepatitis A and B vaccination. We enrolled 96 female sex workers. They were predominantly undocumented immigrants (60%) from Africa and Eastern Europe with no health insurance; only one participant (1%) was Swiss born. During the study, 15 (16%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 9–23%) participants were newly confirmed to have an STI: six (6%; 95% CI 1–11%) had C. trachomatis, five (5%; 95% CI 0.6-9%) latent syphilis and four (4%; 95% CI 0.1–8%) hepatitis B (three with chronic active infection and one with past exposure). No human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections were newly diagnosed among the participants. Nineteen (20%) of the female sex workers were already vaccinated against hepatitis B, and 73 (76%) initiated vaccination against hepatitis A and hepatitis B during the study. Forty-four (46%) of the female sex workers required translation and assistance from social services.
SOSYAL ÇALIŞMACILARIN İŞ YAŞAMINDA STRES YÖNETİMİ ÜZERİNE NİTEL DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: ÖZMETE Emine , TAHTACI Ali
Published: December 2020

Amaç: Bu araştırma, sosyal çalışmacıların stres nedenleri ve stresle başa çıkma stratejilerini içeren stres yönetimi sürecine ilişkin değerlendirilmelerini belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yöntem: Araştırmada, nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma yaşamında en az bir yıl ve daha fazla sosyal hizmet alanında uygulama deneyimi olan, lisans mezunu, toplam 30 kadın ve erkek sosyal çalışmacı ile yüz yüze derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırmada sosyal çalışmacıların bireysel stres nedenleri iş yaparken tez canlı olmanın ortaya çıkardığı sonuçlar, aynı anda birçok iş yapmak zorunda kalmak, haksızlıklar karşısında sessiz kal(a)mamak olarak belirlenmiştir. Uygun olmayan fiziksel koşullar, multidisipliner takım/ekip çalışmasının istenilen düzeyde olmaması, kurum ve kuruluş idarecilerinin gereken yetkinlikte olmaması gibi konular kurumsal stres nedenleri olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Sosyal çalışmacıların yaşadıkları stresi yönetebilmek için meslektaşlarından süpervizyon desteği aldıkları, iş ortamında ve iş dışında bireysel olarak stresle mücadele etmeye yönelik çaba içinde oldukları, ancak stresle başa çıkmada kurumsal desteklerden yoksun oldukları bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Sosyal çalışmacıların yıl olarak çalışma deneyimi arttıkça stresi daha iyi yönettikleri belirlenmiştir. Sosyal çalışmacılar, stres yönetimi konusunda hem bireysel hem de kurumsal desteğe ihtiyaç duymaktadırlar.
Assessment of wild tomato accessions for fruit yield, physicochemical and nutritional properties under a rain forest agro-ecology
Authors: Ibitoye Dorcas , Kolawole Adesike , Feyisola Roseline
Published: December 2020

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a broadly consumed fruit vegetable globally. It is one of the research mandate vegetable of the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Nigeria. The institute’s contains diverse collections of tomato accessions and wild relatives, without utilization information for the African continent. With the decline in diversity and potential of cultivars, a robust tomato breeding pipeline with broad genetic base that eliminates redundancy in the development of lines with desired horticultural traits is paramount. This study evaluated the mean performance and variations of thirteen wild tomato accessions obtained from the C.M. Rick Tomato Genetic Resource Center, University of California, Davis, USA, evaluated for agronomic, nutritional and physicochemical traits under a rain forest zone in Nigeria. The accessions were planted and grown in three replications with randomized complete block design. Agronomic traits, physicochemical and nutritional parameters were measured and analyzed. There was significant (P < 0.001) variation among accessions for all traits measured. Accession LA0130 was separated from others by cluster analysis and was outstanding for its unique attributes which include: fruit yield parameters, total soluble solids, acidity and content. The principal component analysis suggests fruit yield related traits, acidity and contributed most to the variation among the 13 accessions. The results obtained can be used to breed materials adapted to a rain forest . These wild tomato accessions have genes with desirable agronomic, nutritional and physicochemical traits that could be into breeding lines to improve commercial tomato varieties.
Impact of Green Supply Chain Management on Economic and Organizational Performance of Food Industry in Sindh and Punjab
Authors: Siddiqui Muhammad Iqbal Ahmed , Siddiqui Danish Ahmed
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study to investigate the impact of green supply chain practices from the management decision-making level to the implementation of the food industry. We hypothesized that positive Institutional and Leadership Pressures would lead to external and internal Green Practices, which would in turn makes the organizational as well as economic Performance better. Institutional performance seems to have a positive and significant effect on external green practices, however, affect negatively to internal practices. Leadership pressure also has a negative effect on external green collaborations. Both internal and external factors also seem to have a positive and significant effect on both organizational and economic performance. As expected, economic performance seems to affect organizational performance, moreover, external Green Collaboration also affect Internal Green Practices, positively. Organizations and decision-makers of the food industry are provided with detailed insight into implementing a green supply chain, from multiple perspectives of the organization, which may help the decision-makers in formulating the strategies. It is a novel attempt to assess the organizational and economic performance of the food industry in Pakistan, using a modified version of the Ahmed & Najmi model, as it shed light for the first time on how institutions and leadership can influence the performance of the food industry through green practices.
Impact of AVMs on Learning: Disadvantaged Learner Perspective in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Shariful , Salam Md. Abdus
Published: December 2020

The art of teaching-learning in education have been changing in association with digital technologies. In recent years, formal primary schools as well as nonformal primary schools have started to conduct their teaching-learning activities by using digital materials to tap with the flow of technology enrichment. The objective of this paper was examining impact of audio visual materials (AVM) on learning of nonformal primary school learners. Quasi experimental (pre & post) research design was used to conduct the study. Therefore, this study administered quantitative approach to explore the perception of students considering the impact of intervention. Purposive & convenient sampling techniques have been followed in sample selection. Two groups of students of Grade IV were the sample. Students’ achievement test was used as tool. This study recognized that AVMs had significant impact on students’ learning in the context of creating motivation, testing prior knowledge, ensuring active participation in the classroom. Finally the study recommended that professional training for teachers is required for effective pedagogy with AVMs in classroom practices in nonformal primary schools in Bangladesh.
Impacts of Zero Punishment on Student’s Behavior and Classroom Learning at Government Primary Schools
Authors: Swera Latif  , Islam Md. Ramizul , Saeed Sana
Published: December 2020

The aim of this study is to identify the impacts of zero punishment on student’s behaviour and classroom learning at government primary schools. This study was conducted at city Faisalabad of Pakistan. The target population was primary school teachers in the city. The sample of 106 was selected by using online sampling calculator www.surveysystem.com with confidence level 95% and interval level 8. By applying the simple random sampling technique the data were collected from the respondents through a well-developed questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyses the collected data and results were discussed for the findings. The study findings reveal that zero punishment have good positive impacts on student’s behaviour and classroom learning. The result is also observed that physical punishment has negative effects on the students like as they may stop from school or may fall in depression, fear and hatred. Zero punishment treats to encourage to learning and behave polite each other in the school. So teachers should ask pupils questions with politeness in the classroom to improve student learning and should be cooperative for student. Students should be motivated to participate in classroom activities with caringly. Teachers were expected to be lenient and not intimidate students into corporal punishment.
Death/Recovery Prediction for Covid-19 Patients using Machine Learning
Authors: Atef Omar Mohamed , Nassif Ali Bou , AbuTalib Manar , Nassir Qassim
Published: December 2020

Covid19 is a newly discovered corona virus that has been officially announced as a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. It is a new virus in the medical field that has no specific treatment and no vaccines until this moment. Covid19 is spreading very fast as the medical systems over the world are not able to hospitalize all the patients which lead into a significant increase in the number of the virus death. This work uses machine learning models to predict which patient has a higher probability of death. Three different algorithms such as multilayer perceptron, support vector machine and K nearest neighbor were used in this work. The accuracies achieved were between 92% to 100% with MLP, SVM and KNN. SVM achieved the highest accuracy. The models were evaluated through precision, accuracy, recall and F measure.
Integrating Technologies in the New Normal: A Study of Blended Learning
Authors: Sakina Rahma , Kulsum Eva Meidi , Syaepul Uyun Aip
Published: December 2020

The objective of this research is to describe how the teacher integrates technologies in blended learning and to analyze students’ perception and challenges in blended learning. The research was conducted in a private senior high school in Bandung and used a qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected through interview and questionnaire. The findings show that the teacher had already integrated technologies to run the process of teaching and learning in the new normal era as a replacement of a face to face learning due to Covid-19 pandemic. In the blended learning, the teacher integrated the variety of technologies in teaching-learning activities, namely zoom meeting and WhatsApp group chatting for the synchronous learning and she utilized google classroom, screencast o matic screen recorder, viva video editor, YouTube, and Quizizz the synchronous learning. The students perceived blended learning positively and determined that it is it is one of the effective ways of teaching. The biggest challenge overcome by the teacher is more time needed to learn and adapt to this new situation where they must employ technology in our educational culture. For the students, the stability of internet connection also becomes major obstacle in blended learning. Apart from that, blended learning can be an option applied in the learning process in the current pandemic era.
Laplace Decomposition Method for Solving Fractional Black-Scholes European Option Pricing Equation
Authors: Owoyemi Abiodun Ezekiel , Sumiati Ira , Rusyaman Endang , Sukono Sukono
Published: December 2020

Fractional calculus is related to derivatives and integrals with the order is not an integer. Fractional Black-Scholes partial differential equation to determine the price of European-type call options is an application of fractional calculus in the economic and financial fields. Laplace decomposition method is one of the reliable and effective numerical methods for solving fractional differential equations. Thus, this paper aims to apply the Laplace decomposition method for solving the fractional Black-Scholes equation, where the fractional derivative used is the Caputo sense. Two numerical illustrations are presented in this paper. The results show that the Laplace decomposition method is an efficient, easy and very useful method for finding solutions of fractional Black-Scholes partial differential equations and boundary conditions for European option pricing problems.
Alternative Branching Strategies in the Branch and Bound Algorithm by Using a K-Clique Covering Vertex Set for Maximum Clique Problems
Authors: Suyudi Mochamad , Supriatna Asep K. , Sukono Sukono
Published: December 2020

The maximum clique problem (MCP) is graph theory problem that demand complete subgraph with maximum cardinality (maximum clique) in arbitrary graph. Solving MCP usually use Branch and Bound (BnB) algorithm. In this paper, we will show how n + 1 color classes (where n is the difference between upper and lower bound) selected to form k-clique covering vertex set which later used for branching strategy can guarantee finding maximum clique.
Probability distributions of COVID-19 tweet posted trends use a nonhomogeneous Poisson process
Authors: Munandar Devi , Supian Sudradjat , Subiyanto Subiyanto
Published: December 2020

The influence of social media in disseminating information, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, can be observed with time interval, so that the probability of number of tweets discussed by netizens on social media can be observed. The nonhomogeneous Poisson process (NHPP) is a Poisson process dependent on time parameters and the exponential distribution having unequal parameter values and, independently of each other. The probability of no occurrence an event in the initial state is one and the probability of an event in initial state is zero. Using of non-homogeneous Poisson in this paper aims to predict and count the number of tweet posts with the keyword coronavirus, COVID-19 with set time intervals every day. Posting of tweets from one time each day to the next do not affect each other and the number of tweets is not the same. The dataset used in this study is crawling of COVID-19 tweets three times a day with duration of 20 minutes each crawled for 13 days or 39 time intervals. The result of this study obtained predictions and calculated for the probability of the number of tweets for the tendency of netizens to post on the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carpological features of certain Artemisia species distributed in Ukraine
Authors: Vakulenko Tetyana , Bagatska Tetyana , Korablova Olga , Gurnenko Ivan , Rakhmetov Dzhamal
Published: December 2020

The achenes’ micromorphological structure of six Artemisia species (A. absinthium, A. annua, A. argyi, A. dracunculus, A. marschalliana, and A. vulgaris) distributed in Ukraine was investigated with the aim to identify taxonomically significant carpological features for the studied species.Fruits were collected from wild plants growing in the recreation areas of Kyiv and from the plants hosted in the living collection of the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine. Macromorphological features were studied with a binocular microscope Stemi 2000 Carl Zeiss. The ultrastructure of the surface was studied using a scanning electron microscope JSM-6700F JEOL, in the mode of secondary electron emission. Carbon spraying was performed using vacuum thermal evaporation of the vacuum universal post VUP-5M SELMI; platinum spraying was performed with an ion-plasma etching device JFC-1600 JEOL.All investigated species have a well-expressed, true, multicellular, symmetrical, multi-row carpopodium but differ by its shape. The surface of A. annua achenes is reticulate-pitted due to the specific structure of the exocarp and the exotests located below it. Species with lobed and continuous apical rim and species without a rim around the place of attachment of the corolla were found. It was established that the primary ultrastructure of investigated fruits is caused by the shape and character of mucous cell arrangement; epidermal cells of the exocarp are mostly compressed, without clear boundaries. Mostly a thin and inconspicuous cuticle, sometimes wrinkled, with layers and small outgrowths, causes the secondary ultrastructure of these fruits. We believe that the mentioned carpological features may be used as additional criteria in combination with other features to identify studied species.
Bioacumulación de mercurio y zinc en especies ictícolas de la subcuenca del río Carrizal, Manabí, Ecuador.
Authors: Aveiga Ortiz Ana María , Cárdenas Guillén Flor María , Peñarrieta Macías Fabián , Alcántara Boza Francisco Alejandro
Published: December 2020

La contaminación por metales pesados representa una preocupación mundial. La presente investigación persiguió evaluar la bioacumulación de mercurio y zinc en los tejidos branquial, hepático y muscular en especies ictícolas de la subcuenca del río Carrizal. Se establecieron 14 estaciones de monitoreo. Para la determinación de mercurio y zinc se aplicaron los métodos APHA AWWA WEF 3112-B y APHA AWWA WEF 3111-B-C, respectivamente. En Oreochromis niloticus, la mayor concentración de mercurio (0.300 mg/kg en agosto y 0.276 mg/kg en octubre) y zinc (0.371 mg/kg en agosto y 0.347 mg/kg en octubre) fue mayor en branquias. Para Hoplias microlepis el músculo fue el depósito de mercurio (1.615 mg/kg en agosto y 1.456 mg/kg en octubre) y de zinc (1.243 mg/kg en agosto y 1.069 mg/kg en octubre). El Aequidens rivulatus presentó los valores más altos de mercurio en músculo (2.034 mg/kg en agosto y 1.926 mg/kg en octubre). En cuanto al zinc, en agosto se encontraron 0.373 mg/kg en branquias. Durante el monitoreo realizado en agosto de 2017 existió mayor presencia de mercurio y zinc en las especies analizadas. Se deduce que la biomagnificación de metales pesados en la zona de estudio tiene relación directa con la utilización de insumos agrícolas.
Água potável em São José dos Quatro Marcos, Brasil: percepções da população.
Authors: Domínguez González Alfredo Zenen , Dias Vieira Cleia
Published: December 2020

Tendo em vista a situação diagnosticada no Plano Municipal de Saneamento Básico da cidade mato-grossense de São José dos Quatro Marcos, o presente estudo visou identificar a percepção da população sobre o fornecimento e utilização domiciliar da água para consumo humano nessa cidade, com base na aplicação de um questionário a 419 responsáveis de domicilios distribuídos em diversos bairros. Os resultados evidenciaram que existem percepções negativas da população sobre o tratamento, distribuição e qualidade da água fornecida pela rede pública, estimulando o uso de fontes alternativas, mesmo com uma baixa cobertura de esgotamento sanitário. Paralelamente, percebem que a intermitência no fornecimento de água advém da falta de investimento público no sistema de abastecimento, e as medidas que propuseram mostram desconhecimento da realidade da cidade e das possibilidades de reúso da água. Conclui-se que, além de investir no sistema de abastecimento, o poder público deve conscientizar à população sobre o uso eficiente e o reúso da água.
Adaptación y mitigación al cambio climático. Estudio de caso: Ciudadela Real de Minas, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Authors: Amaya Corredor Carlos Alberto , Tavera Castillo Nancy , Hernández Contreras Carolina , Bohorquez Toledo Natalia Alexandra
Published: December 2020

Bucaramanga es el polo de desarrollo del nororiente de Colombia; en ella el sector Ciudadela Real de Minas es una zona residencial altamente poblada y condensada. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo establecer las líneas estratégicas de acción para la adaptación y mitigación de los impactos asociados al cambio climático en dicho sector. Se tomaron como referencias las experiencias de gestión ambiental en ciudades de Europa, Suramérica y Colombia, cuya respuesta a la incidencia del cambio climático coincidiera con los elementos urbanos presentes en el enfoque de gestión territorial para contrarrestarlo en Colombia, tales como la gestión de residuos sólidos, protección y mejoramiento de las zonas verdes, mejora de la movilidad y la calidad del aire, parámetros ambientales para nuevas construcciones, y procesos de educación ambiental. Sobre esta base se diseñaron e implementaron las líneas estratégicas contextualizadas a las particularidades de la ciudadela. Se concluye que, la gestión ambiental urbana desarrolla focos de respuesta al cambio climático, por lo que su aplicación en el sector de estudio fortalece las acciones de adaptación y mitigación en ejecución, para trasformar física y socialmente el entorno y las condiciones de vida de los habitantes; las cuales pueden ser replicadas en toda la ciudad.
Procedimiento para la gestión ambiental en Hoteles Encanto. Aplicación en hotel Caballeriza de Holguín, Cuba.
Authors: Ochoa Ávila Migdely Barbarita , Pelegrino Enamorado Gustavo , Ortiz Chávez Yunelsi
Published: December 2020

Los servicios hoteleros se esfuerzan por mantener una actitud responsable sobre los aspectos e impactos ambientales. El objetivo de la investigación fue implementar un procedimiento para la gestión ambiental que actúe transversalmente sobre las actividades que se ejecutan en los servicios de los Hoteles Encanto, enfocado hacia los componentes estratégico, operativo y de apoyo, para favorecer la protección ambiental en esa organización. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos, así como instrumentos para el análisis e interpretación de los resultados, a partir de lo establecido en la norma cubana ISO 14001:2015 Sistema de Gestión Ambiental. Requisitos con orientación para su uso; la Metodología para Reconocimiento Ambiental Nacional; y las dimensiones y enfoques teóricos analizados. Como resultado principal se diseñó un procedimiento que consta de cuatro fases y 17 pasos, aplicado de forma parcial en el hotel Caballeriza, perteneciente al complejo de Hoteles Encanto de Holguín, en específico hasta su fase dos. Fue realizado el diagnóstico de cada componente, así como la propuesta de la política, los objetivos y las acciones estratégicas para lograr la transformación de las problemáticas identificadas. Como conclusiones, se logra fortalecer la gestión ambiental en el hotel y se trazan acciones estratégicas para mejorar sus servicios.
Plantas útiles del páramo y su potencial en la sostenibilidad ambiental: caracterización etnobotánica, Sumapaz Colombia.
Authors: Rodríguez Espinosa Uriel , Ruíz Caicedo John Carlos , Cortés Castillo Denisse Viviana , Caballero Díaz Hugo
Published: December 2020

En Colombia el aprovechamiento insostenible de la biodiversidad se debe al desconocimiento que existe sobre su potencial estratégico. El estudio etnobotánico que se presenta, desarrollado en la cuenca alta de la Quebrada Honda, tuvo como objetivo caracterizar el manejo de la flora local por parte de la comunidad y proponer alternativas de producción más sostenibles mediante sistemas agroforestales. Para ello, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas y caminatas etnobotánicas, estas últimas con conocedores locales. Se encontraron 98 especies útiles, correspondientes a 47 familias y 86 géneros. La familia Asteraceae presentó el mayor número de especies con 14. Los géneros con mayor diversidad fueron Passiflora y Rubus. Del total de las especies identificadas, 51 tienen un uso agropecuario, 29 un uso medicinal y 28 utilizadas en servicios ambientales. Los resultados permitieron un acercamiento al conocimiento etnobotánico en zonas de amortiguación del páramo de Sumapaz, así como reconocer el conocimiento rural asociado a la biodiversidad y el agroecosistema local. Se reafirma la necesidad de incrementar el conocimiento de la comunidad sobre el potencial estratégico de las especies locales mediante la implementación de sistemas agroforestales que combinen las especies nativas con cultivos y producción pecuaria, en los que se equilibren la conservación y la producción.
Revitalización del uso de plantas alimenticias en la chakra kichwa Centro de Turismo Comunitario Sinchi Warmi.
Authors: Estupiñán Hernández María José
Published: December 2020

La revitalización cultural ha permitido que los conocimientos, prácticas y saberes ancestrales, en riesgo de desaparecer, sean revalorizados y transmitidos a futuras generaciones para el manejo sustentable de sus recursos. En este contexto, la investigación tuvo como objetivo diseñar una propuesta para la revitalización del uso de plantas alimenticias en la chakra kichwa del Centro de Turismo Comunitario Sinchi Warmi, localizado en la parroquia Puerto Misahuallí, provincia Napo. Las metodologías implementadas para el levantamiento de la información fueron la etnografía y la etnobotánica, las cuales permitieron indagar sobre la interacción social histórica de esa comunidad dentro del sistema tradicional productivo agrícola chakra a partir del diálogo de saberes, con la finalidad de consolidar conocimientos científicos y tradicionales, y desarrollar acciones enfocadas al manejo y cultivo de plantas; teniendo en cuenta al patrimonio cultural inmaterial presente. Como resultados, se obtuvo el inventario de 60 especies vegetales con propiedades alimenticias y medicinales; y se elaboró con este una guía de plantas alimenticias y una aplicación móvil para el uso de ellas en la comunidad o por turistas y visitantes. Lo anterior ratifica a la revitalización cultural como una alternativa efectiva para la salvaguarda de los saberes ancestrales de estas comunidades.
PENDAMPINGAN PASTORAL BAGI NARAPIDANA YANG AKAN BERAKHIR MASA TAHANAN (TINJAUAN ASPEK SOSIAL)
Authors: Koswanto Alvin
Published: December 2020

Adanya stigma masyarakat terhadap mantan narapidana merupakan fenomena yang masih kerap terjadi ketika narapidana keluar dari Lembaga Pemasyarakatan. Penolakan kehadiran mereka membuat mantan narapidana enggan bersosialisasi dengan normal. Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Salemba dalam mempersiapkan narapidana menghadapi akhir masa tahanannya ditinjau dari aspek sosial. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalahkualitatif. Dalam melakukan penelitian ini, peneliti datang ke Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Salemba untuk memperoleh data-data yang dibutuhkan. Peneliti melakukan wawancara terhadap tiga narasumber, yaitu Pembina Kerohanian Kristen, beberapa narapidana Kristen yang telah mengikuti proses pendampingan di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan tersebut, dan yayasan YASINDO, dimana yayasan tersebut menerima mantan narapidana sebelum terhisap di masyarakat. Hasil dari penelitian ini, didapati aspek pembinaan sosial belum dapat menolong narapidana untuk kembali hidup di masyarakat luas. Kekuatiran atau ketakutan masih dimiliki oleh para narapidana yang akan selesai masa tahanannya. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya fasilitas waktu untuk mengikuti pembinaan tersebut.
Is God a Space Alien? The Cosmology of the Raëlian Church
Authors: Chryssides George D.
Published: December 2020

The Raëlian Church is an atheistic religion with a cosmology that is compatible with modern science. Its founder-leader Claude Vorilhon (Raël), whose birth in 1946 is said to herald the new Age of Aquarius, offers a detailed interpretation of Judaeo-Christian scripture that claims a history of encounters a new highly evolved technological society, with the possibility of immortality for those who are worthy. Jung's theory that flying saucers are a modern myth is used to demonstrate how Raëlianism finds it possible to synthesize UFOlogy and religion.
Two Mediaeval Manuscripts on the Worship of the Stars from the Fujii Eikan Collection
Authors: Matsumoto Ikuyo
Published: December 2020

A large number of mediaeval documents addressing specific liturgies directed to stars and planets and their iconographical and ritual representation have been preserved in Japanese private and public collections. The Fujii Eikan Archives, kept at the Art Research Centre of Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, comprises five manuscripts related to the worship of stars, including some hitherto unpublished material. They are essential texts for the study of star-related rituals and the nature of stars in the early medieval period. This article offers an analysis and translation of two of these texts, which represent different genres of ritual manuals devoted to celestial bodies. The first text consists of the liturgical prescriptions for a ritual dedicated to the Personal Star; the second outlines divinatory practices associated with the Nine Luminaries.
Star Rituals and Nikkō Shugendō
Authors: Sekimori Gaynor
Published: December 2020

Star rituals in Japan are offerings made to the stars and constellations to increase fortune and ensure long life. They are highly influenced both by Chinese models and Esoteric Buddhism. State ritual tended to focus on the Pole Star, especially in its Buddhist deified form, Myōken Bosatsu. Today, hoshi matsuri (star festivals) are widely performed as annual ritual events held particularly at the beginning of spring. This paper takes as its starting point the unusual prevalence of shrines known as star shrines (Hoshi no Miya) in the vicinity of Nikkō, and examines the significance of stars in the traditions of medieval Nikkō Shugendō, its role in the proliferation of Hoshi no Miya in the region, and the existence today of a star rite dedicated to Myōken in the form of the 'Honoured Star Monarch' (Sonjōō), as a major ritual within the revivified Nikkō Shugendō.
FEAR AS A POLICY TOOL
Authors:   Tver State Technical University, Tumanova O.I.
Published: December 2020

The article analyzes the possibilities of using fear as an effective tool in politics. Possibilities of using fear as an instrument of coercion, which throughout the history of mankind is actively used by the authorities to secure their interests, are considered. In addition, the possibility of using fear to increase attention to values, norms and principles important for the development of society is outlined. The objects of fear can also be used to form the internal and foreign policy of the state.
THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF SOCIO-CULTURAL RISKS
Authors:   Tver State Technical University, Mayakova A.V.
Published: December 2020

Classification of socio-cultural risks Stressed that the development of sociocultural classification of risks is one of the urgent tasks of modern philosophy and science. The solution of this problem is possible only on the basis of the principle of comprehensiveness, which will allow you to study the scientific problem from different sides, the principle of complexity, in which the scientific problem is studied using various interdisciplinary approaches as a whole, the principle of consistency, with which you can trace the structural elements and evaluate the problem as a whole system of interrelated and interacting elements. The author presents a table of classifications of socio-cultural risks within the transdisciplinary model of socio-cultural risk management, compiled on the basis of previous research by the author, as well as the work of various scientists and specialists: economists (I.B. Batova, R.A. Fathutdinov, S.Z. Semernik); sociologists (O.A. Grimov, E.G. Kamensky, E.B. Shestopal, A.V. Selezneva); technical sphere (S.V. Khodyrevskaya, V.G. Khalina, G.V. Chernova); psychologists (A.M. Molokostovoy), etc.
SELF-RESPONSIBILITY AT ORDINATORS UNDER CONDITIONS PANDEMIC COVID-19
Authors:   Tver State Medical University, Grigorieva D.D. , Mikheev M.I. ,   Tver State Technical University, Potamskaya V.P. ,   Tver State Technical University
Published: December 2020

The article discusses the features of the medical ethos of residents of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education of the Tver State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia. Some of the basic components that form the ethos of a doctor are indicators of the degree of freedom, responsibility, discipline, self-discipline and self-responsibility. In this regard, a psycho-diagnostic study was carried out aimed at determining the external and internal modes of responsibility of residents in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The processing, analysis and interpretation of empirical data was carried out on the basis of the Center for Psychological Support of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education of the Tver State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia. The study made it possible to conduct a qualitative analysis, determine the degree and forms of discipline. Egoism, individualism, mercantilism are secondary qualities that regulate, discipline the activities of a specialist. The experience of the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic requires strengthening the humanitarian, bioethical and general cultural components in the training of medical workers at all levels, both through the assimilation of abstract principles and through interactive forms such as social and psychological trainings, master classes, etc.
IDEALIZATION OF ROLE BEHAVIOR IN THE SPACE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE ANALYSIS OF THE IMAGE OF THE IDEAL MOTHER)
Authors:   Tver State Technical University, Verpatova O.Yu.
Published: December 2020

It is noted that social networks embody the idea of simulacra, described in the works of Zh. Baudrillard. The problem of forming the image of the "ideal mother" using a social platform such as Instagram is analyzed. The content analysis method identifies and describes various aspects of the representation of motherhood by popular bloggers and analyzes the possible risks of consuming this content by users.
ATTITUDE OFSTUDENTS TO THE PROBLEM OF EMPLOYMENT
Authors:   Orenburg branch of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Makarova A.V. , Lapteva E.V. ,   Orenburg branch of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Published: December 2020

The article analyzes the problem of student employment during the period of their education. The peculiarities influencing the choice of criteria for employment among students are revealed. On the basis of a sociological survey, the attitude of students to the problem under consideration is revealed.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION (BASED ON MATERIAL FROM THE TVER REGION)
Authors:   Tver State Technical University, Samylina Y.N.
Published: December 2020

A structural analysis of agricultural production in the Tver region for a fairly significant period of 1990–2019 was carried out the significance of the industry, both at the state and regional levels, was Revealed. The comparative characteristics of the structure of production of crop and livestock products are given, and the specialization of the agricultural sector of the region is determined.
The Practicality and Effectiveness of Direct Learning Model by Using Life-Based Learning Approach
Authors: Kastur Annita , Mustaji Mustaji , Riyanto Yatim
Published: December 2020

This study aims to produce a direct learning model with a life-based learning approach that is feasible, practical, and effective to improve the learning outcomes of students at Morris Sidoarjo. This research method uses the Dick and Carey development model with the one-group pretest-posttest design research design. The data collection process was carried out using observation, questionnaires, and giving tests to students. The research instruments obtained were student activity questionnaires, student response questionnaires, learning observation sheets, and student learning outcomes tests. The sample of this research is 20 students at the Morris Sidoarjo course. The research indicated that the direct learning model with a life-based learning approach was practical in its use to improve course participants' learning outcomes at Morris Sidoarjo in the Yogyakarta, which was shown by the excellent category of learning and activity of students. Second, the direct learning model with a life-based learning approach is effective in improving the learning outcomes of course participants at Morris Sidoarjo in the Yogyakarta, which is shown by the results of the calculation of the N-Gain test showing an increase in learning outcomes with a value of 0.8 in the high category. From these results, the model built with a life-based learning approach can be implied as an alternative and reference for developing learning models in course institutions.
Concept of Human Resources Development to Improve Teacher Performance: Multi-Case Study
Authors: Harahap Muh Burhanudin , Roesminingsih Maria Veronika , Mudjito Mudjito
Published: December 2020

This study aims to analyze the concept of Human Resource Development carried out by schools in improving the performance of teaching staff at Elementary School Muhammadiyah of 1 Jember and Al Baitul Amien of 1 Jember. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a multi-case study design. The multi-case study used in this study uses two research sites. Data collection techniques in this study used participant observation, documentation, and interviews. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that the concept of the human resource development program carried out by these schools to improve the quality of teacher performance, namely: (1) increasing the abilities, skills, attitudes, and responsibilities of educators (teachers) to be more effective and efficient, (2) optimizing human resource development as much as possible by delegating to educators (teachers), and (3) striving to improve education quality by recommending educators (teachers) to take further studies to a higher level. There is no multi-case study research in improving the performance of students.
WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICACY OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
Authors: Anyanwu Obinna
Published: December 2020

This study examined workplace behaviour and organizational efficacy of fast food restaurants in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Questionnaires were distributed to 384 fast-food restaurant workers in various fast-food outlets. Results showed that 12.5% gave a poor rating of organizational performance, 31.51% gave an average rating while 55.99% gave a very good rating of organizational performance. The study also revealed that that 40.89% were satisfied with their jobs while 59.11% were not satisfied with their jobs. The analysis of organizational motivational rating shows that 16.67% opined that the organizational motivational rating was poor, 60.42% noted that the organizational motivational rating was on the average while 22.92% of the respondents had ‘very good’ motivation.The findings of this study revealed statistically significant relationship between employee work behaviour and organizational efficacy (p value 0.012) at 95% (p≤0.05) probability level. However, the relationship between gender and employee work revealed no statistically significant relationship (0.571) at 95% (p≤0.05) probability level.The study recommended adequate motivation of employees so as to boost organizational efficacy and performance.
Small Business COVID-19 Lending Programs: Fostering Social Capital and Financial Stability
Authors: Sabatelle Jason , Caramintzos Adonis , McCall Jamie
Published: December 2020

In times of crisis, investment in entrepreneurial ventures tends to decline. Early data suggest the decline in small business investments due to the pandemic will be historic in scope and depth. Community development lending practices aim to sustain small firms until they can resume their normal course of business. Affordable financing provides capital injections into small businesses which can help to cushion against COVID-19 induced economic shocks. Using Carolina Small Business Development Fund’s lending data as a case study, this analysis considers the effect of COVID-19 response programs. These activities are oriented towards creating a “social safety net” of Main Street businesses that boost social capital development, community trust, and financial stability. We believe the findings are likely generalizable to lending activities by other community development financial institutions.