bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementing information strategy planning in an enterprise
Authors: Md Dahalin Zulkhairi
Published: July 2021

Information Strategy Planning is about formulating an Information System strategy for the enterprise by developing a high-level overview model of the enterprisesinformation requirements. This overview model is the enterprises information architecture or blueprint which aims at aligning the enterprises business strategywith its Information Technology (IT) strategy. This book provides a practical guide to implementing Internet Service Provider (ISP) in an enterprise. It gives a completeunderstanding of the approach, tools and techniques used to carry out an ISP study. A real-life case study company is used to provide actual learning experience and itshould be a useful lesson for those contemplating on conducting an ISP study. Real life scenarios with limitations and pitfalls are combined with ideal situations so that lessons can be learnt to avoid common mistakes and alert potential failures as well as to highlight best practices. This book also provides reference to the Malaysian Government Manpower and Modernization Planning Unit (MAMPU) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Strategic Plan Guideline and the MAMPU ISP Template Version 1.0 which are the main reference documents for government ministries and agencies embarking on an ISP study. Though the format of this book is not based on the guideline and the template, much of the main sections in the guideline and the template are covered in detail in this book.
Asas Pengurusan Perniagaan (Edisi Kedua)
Authors: Hamed Abu Bakar , Mohd. Daud Rusmala , Abdul Khalid Siti Nabiha
Published: July 2021

Buku ini merangkumi tiga bidang pengurusan perniagaan yang utama, iaitu bidang pengurusan, pemasaran dan kewangan. Ketiga-tiga bidang tersebut dibincangkan secara komprehensif dan padat agar mudah difahami oleh para pembaca. Tajuk-tajuk yang dibincangkan dalam buku ini ialah Pengenalan yang membincangkan secara asas mengenai perniagaan dan persekitaran, Bentuk Organisai Perniagaan, Pengurusan Organisasi, Fungsi Pengurusan, Pembentukan Organisasi Efektif, Motivasi dan Kepimpinan, Pengurusan Sumber Manusia, Pemasaran, Perancangan Strategi Pemasaran, Produk, Harga, Pengedaran, Promosi, Pengurusan Kewangan, Menilai Prestasi Syarikat, Pengurusan Kewangan Jangka Pendek, dan Pengurusan Kewangan Jangka Panjang. Buku ini sesuai dijadikan rujukan kepada para pelajar Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT), pengurus organisasi, dan para usahawan. Buku ini juga sesuai untuk dijadikan bahan bacaan umum untuk menambahkan pengetahuan dalam bidang Pengurusan Perniagaan.
Sistem pengurusan kualiti MS ISO 9000 dalam pendidikan konsep & aplikasi di sekolah
Authors: Yusoff Rushami Zien , Md Ali Kamarulzaman , Madon Mohd Suan , Mohamad Azran
Published: July 2021

Pendidikan di Malaysia adalah satu usaha berterusan ke arah memperkembangkan potensi individu secara menyeluruh dan bersepadu untuk mewujudkan insan yang seimbang dan harmonis dari segi Jasmani, Emosi, Rohani dan Intelek (JERI). Kajian yang mendalam berkaitan kualiti dalam pendidikan telah dilaksanakan supaya terbentuknya satu sistem pengurusan yang berkualiti di sekolah. Penghasilan kepada kajian ini di trial run kepada dua buah sekolah dan telah pun mendapat pengiktirafan Persijilan MS ISO 9002 pada tahun 1997 dari pihak SIRIM. Buku ini mengandungi pendekatan bersepadu dan direkabentuk sebegitu rupa supaya bersifat generic dan boleh diaplikasikan di sekolah-sekolah seluruh Malaysia. Penggunaan buku ini juga dapat membantu pelaksanaan sistem pengurusan kualiti di sekolah-sekolah dengan kos dan masa yang menjimatkan disamping penggunaan tenaga manusia yang minimum.
Usahawan dan pengukuhan jaringan rakan niaga
Authors: Yusof Ab. Aziz
Published: July 2021

Buku ini memberi penekanan terhadap teknik pembangunan kemahiran jaringan rakan niaga dengan membahagikannya kepada lima bahagian yang melibatkan tujuh belas bab keseluruhannya. Bahagian satu, iaitu meliputi bab satu hingga bab empat membincangkan pemahaman-pemahaman asas berkaitan dengan jaringan rakan niaga dan halangan-halangan yang dihadapi. Bahagian kedua, iaitu bab lima hingga bab lapan membincangkan kemahiran interpersonal bagi menjamin keberkesanan rakan niaga yang telah dan akan dibina. Bahagian tiga, iaitu bab sembilan hingga bab sebelas,penulis ingin berkongsi pandangan dan pendapat untuk membangunkan strategi memperkukuhkan jaringan yang telah sedia terbina dengan pelbagai pihak. Dalam bahagian empat, iaitu bab dua belas hingga bab empat belas, penulis ingin menyedarkan usahawan tentang kepentingan tanggapan pertama mengenai pengurusan, yang juga merupakan salahsatu daripada faktor yang akan mempengaruhi keintiman jaringan yang telah dan akan terbina. Bahagian lima, iaitu meliputi bab lima belas hingga bab tujuh belas, membincangkan kemahiran untuk menguruskan masa secara strategik. Usahawan juga perlu memastikan setiap pihak yangbekerjasama perlu terus berada dalam jaringannya dan berpotensi untuk terus memberi sokongan terhadap perniagaanyang diceburi.
Statistik gunaan
Authors: Yatim Bidin , Syed Yahaya Sharipah Soaad
Published: July 2021

Buku ini memperkenalkan konsep dan teknik dalam statistik inferen kepada para pelajar yang ingin menggunakan kaedah statistik sebagai sebahagian daripada keperluan program pengajian, dan mendapatkan pendedahan tentang teknik asas menganalisis data yang diperlukan dalam kajian saintifik. Konsep dan penyelesaian masalah diberikan dengan sejelas mungkin bagi membantu pemahaman. Selain itu, ianya turut mengutarakan penggunaan perisian SAS bagi menganalisis data. Berbagai contoh dan latihan disediakan bagi memantapkan lagi pemahaman pembaca tentang konsep yang dibincangkan. Jawapan bagi setiap latihan juga disediakan untuk membantu pembaca menyemak latihan dan kefahaman.
Adab & etika kerja dalam organisasi
Authors: Ahmad Shukri , Mat Zin Razali
Published: July 2021

Buku ini agak unik kerana cuba mengupas ciri-ciri budaya kerja Islam seperti yang terdapat dalam al-Quran secara kritikal. Konsep-konsep utama etika kerja Islam meliputi konsep yang sering ditemui berulang kali dalam al-Quran dan mempunyai hubungan rapat dengan budaya kerja cemerlang. Selain itu, buku ini turut membincangkan fungsi masa, matlamat pengumpulan harta, konsep dunia akhirat menurut al-Quran dan konsep etika kerja yang terdapat dalam hadis Nabi Muhamad S.A.W. Buku ini amat sesuai untuk bacaan umum dan para pelajar Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT) yang mengambil kursus yang berkaitan.
Pengenalan sains sosial
Authors: Yusoff Ismail
Published: July 2021

Sains Sosial merupakan kompenan ilmu yang penting dan turut membantu mewarnai ilmu-ilmu lain di luar bidangnya. Oleh itu, mempelajari Sains Sosial, adalah untuk memahami dinamika yang terkandung dalam masyarakat yang tidak diperoleh dengan lengkap tanpa pengetahuan yang cukup tentang Sains Sosial. Menyedari hakikat ini kursus sains sosial diletakkan pada sesuatu kedudukan yang istimewa oleh kebanyakan universiti. Biasanya disiplin ini dijadikan kursus teras yang wajib diikuti oleh semua pelajar sebelum dibenarkan membuat pengkhususan dalam bidang tertentu. SainsSosial boleh memberi gambaran yang menyeluruh tentang pelbagai disiplin ilmu.
Ekonometrik asas
Authors: Ali Hassan
Published: July 2021

Buku ini membincangkan model-model ekonometrik.Ekonometrik bermaksud pengukuran kepada konsep-konsep ekonomi yang bersifat kualitatif.Antara model ekonometrik yang dibincangkan ialah model regresi linear mudah, model regresi linear berbilang dan model regresi tidak linear. Dalam kajian kes yang melibatkan soal selidik, terdapat banyak pemboleh ubah yang bersifat kualitatif dan nilainya berbentuk diskrit seperti jantina, bangsa, kelulusan, jenis rumah, lokasi tempat tinggal, dan sebagainya. Bagi mengendalikan kajian kes seperti ini.Model-model yang khusus melibatkan pemboleh ubah patung (dummy variable) adalah juga dibentuk serta dibincangkan.Melalui model ini, kita akan dapat menentukan sama ada terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan antara gelagat seorang wanita dengan lelaki, antara penduduk bandar dan luar bandar, antara pelajar lepasan ijazah dengan pelajar bukan lepasan ijazah, dan sebagainya.Terdapat juga perbincangan berkaitan dengan model kebarangkalian linear, model probit dan logit yang boleh diaplikasikan apabila kita menghadapi masalah membuat keputusan yang berbentuk diskrit, iaitu sama ada memilih sesuatu alternatif atau sebaliknya.
Sistem maklumat organisasi dari perspektif perakaunan
Authors: Selamat Mohamad Hisyam , Md. Saleh Md. Suhaimi
Published: July 2021

Buku ini membincangkan tentang beberapa andaian yang menyelubungi penggunaan maklumat perakaunan dalam sistem organisasi yang mutakhir. Dalam kebanyakan kursus perakaunan tradisional, tumpuan diberikan kepada memanipulasikan data perakaunan dengan berdasarkan andaian bahawa data tersebut adalah tidak bermasalah. Pandangan seperti ini berpunca daripada perkaitan yang rapat dengan ekonomi dan asas sainsnya. Walau bagaimanapun, penggunaan teknologi maklumat mungkin menjadi agen pembebasan dari belenggu pandangan seperti ini kerana ia membolehkan kita berhadapan, mengiktiraf dan menilai semula andaian-andaian asas dalam model pandangan alam kita. Oleh itu, ia mungkin memudahkan pemahaman tentang sains bukannya saintismanya. Tujuan buku ini adalah untuk mengkaji isu-isu di atas dalam rangka kerja falsafah moden, disamping menyediakan peluang kepada pembaca untuk memperoleh pemahaman tentang perkembangan teknologi maklumat terkini, kesannya terhadap sistem organisasi, dan mengembangkan rangka kerja intelektual pembaca.
A produtividade de ruínas da dissertação de vestibular/redação do Enem em resenhas na universidade
Authors: Alves Maria Luiza
Published: July 2021

Este trabalho objetiva analisar ruínas (CORRÊA, 2006) do gênero redação escolar presentes no gênero resenha. Especificamente, pretende-se, buscando refletir sobre como tem sido desenvolvido o ensino de escrita nesses níveis de escolarização: (a) analisar de que forma o escrevente se vale da estrutura composicional de outros gêneros na elaboração de uma resenha; (b) investigar em que medida o escrevente dialoga com práticas de letramentos escolares típicas da educação básica e de que forma se utiliza dessas práticas na elaboração do gênero resenha; (c) analisar como o escrevente se insere (ou tenta se inserir) em práticas de escrita da esfera acadêmica e (d) refletir sobre o ensino de escrita na educação básica e na universidade a partir dos indícios da imagem que o escrevente faz da escrita nesses níveis de escolarização. O corpus são resenhas produzidas por discentes de Letras em dois eventos: um curso de extensão e uma disciplina obrigatória do Curso de Letras de uma universidade pública. Para a análise, optou-se pelo paradigma indiciário (GINZBURG, 1991) a fim de identificar pistas linguísticas para a análise dos gestos do escrevente na produção do gênero resenha. Verificou-se, assim, por meio das escolhas lexicais e também da estrutura das resenhas produzidas, um trânsito na escrita do escrevente entre a redação de vestibular e a resenha, uma vez que ora se apresentou um diálogo com as práticas de letramentos escolares típicas da educação básica, ora com as práticas de escrita do contexto universitário. Tal aspecto reforça a ideia de que o trabalho com a escrita, de um modo geral, deveria se distanciar da noção de linguagem como adequação ao modelo para dar lugar à concepção de escrita como processo e à linguagem como acontecimento. Conclui-se que as ruínas de um gênero em outro podem se configurar um recurso positivo para a construção da prática de escrita do gênero resenha e, consequentemente, das práticas de letramentos desse escrevente.
DEVELOPING A MODEL TO ENHANCE LABOR PRODUCTIVITY USING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BENCHMARK DATA
Authors: Kim Seonghoon , Bai Yong
Published: July 2021

The Labor Working Status Monitoring (LWSM) Model that incorporates the WRITE and the industry benchmark data was developed through the five steps to enhance labor producitivty in bridge construction operations. The first step of the development process was to conduct a literature review, followed by the second step which was to develop the WRITE. During the development, the authors identified the necessary hardware and software for the WRITE and outlined a schematic to show the connection of major hardware components. The third step was to develop the LWSM Model for monitoring the on-site construction labor working status by comparing data from the WRITE with the industry benchmark data. A survey methodology was used to acquire industry benchmark data from bridge construction experts. The fourth step was to demonstrate the implementation of the LWSM Model at a bridge construction site. During this phase, labor working status data collected using the WRITE was compared with the benchmark data to form the basis for the project managers and engineers to make efficiency improvement decisions. Finally, research findings and recommendations for future research were outlined. The success of this research made several contributions to the advancement of bridge construction. First, it advances the application of wireless technology in construction management. Second, it provides an advanced technology for project managers and engineers to share labor working status information among project participants. Finally, using the developed technology, project managers and engineers can quickly identify labor efficiency problems and take action to address these problems. .
Key words: bridge, benchmark, construction, management, monitoring, productivity, wireless.
FAIR COMPETITION AND MANAGEMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Carbonnaux Camille
Published: July 2021

As part of the rapprochement between juridical science and management science, alongside the disciplines of Law and Economics and Law and Finance a new approach known as Law and Management has appeared (Masson & Bouthinon–Dumas 2011, p. 233). The latter aims at demonstrating that the law is not simply a source of constraint for economic operators; it can also be a source of opportunity and a lever for business prosperity. In this sense, this approach aims at understanding how businesses can use the law to their advantage and make it a decisive factor for their development (Ibidem). In the particular context of developing a competitive European strategy, the consideration of fair competition can render this new approach highly significant.
Особливості функціонування банківської системи України в умовах пандемії COVID-19
Authors: Житар М. О. , Ясентюк А. С.
Published: July 2021

У статті розглянуто стан банківської системи України на сучасному етапі в умовах всесвітньої пандемії СOVID-19 та впровадження карантинного режиму. Проаналізовано динаміку змін кількості діючих банків в Україні за останні десять років, та визначено їх частку з іноземним капіталом. Проведено аналіз показників рентабельності активів та капіталу банківської системи України в цілому. Представлено ТОП-10 банківських установ, що сформовані за показниками стійкості, ліквідності та стресостійкості банківських установ за IV квартал 2021 року. Розглянуто зміну облікової ставки НБУ та динаміку обсягів валового внутрішнього продукту. Доведено, що запровадження карантину сприяло пришвидшенню епохи цифровізації, адже громадяни України все більше почали активно та ефективно використовувати інтернет-технології для задоволення власних потреб і вирішенню усіх питань через онлайн технології.
Діяльність банків в умовах інформаційної економіки
Authors: Клюско Л. А. , Москаленко Н. В.
Published: July 2021

У статті досліджено сутність цифрової економіки, визначено нові можливості, ризики і загрози фінансовій стійкості банків, досліджено досвід цифровізації банківських установ, сформульовані пропозицій щодо концептуальних засад її забезпечення в умовах інформаційної трансформації банківської системи
Вплив громадської думки на політику держави в сфері оподаткування
Authors: Прокопенко І. А. , Лекар С. І.
Published: July 2021

У статті аналізується роль та значення громадської думки в ретроспективі відносин між державною владою і суспільством в сфері оподаткування. Розглянуто принципи взаємодії держаної влади з громадськістю, проаналізовано взаємодію Державної податкової служби України з громадськістю тв. виявлено реальний вплив громадської думки на підвищення ефективності податкової політики в Україні і визначено основні напрями співпраці податкових органів із суспільством через комунікацію.
Особливості формування обласного бюджету в умовах децентралізації
Authors: Ліснічук О. А. , Дудченко В. М.
Published: July 2021

У статті розглянуто формування доходів областного бюджету Чернігівської області в умовах децентралізації. Окреслено принципи формування місцевих бюджетів в Україні. Вивчено питання, щодо реформування місцевого самоврядування та вплив бюджетної децентралізації на ефективність бюджету. Досліджено джерела наповнення місцевого бюджету. Проаналізовано динаміку надходжень та видатків обласного бюджету в умовах децентралізації 2015-2020 роки. На базі проведеного дослідження було визначено як позитивні риси децентралізації, так і негативні для даної області.
Гласність та прозорість бюджетного процесу в Україні
Authors: Нечипоренко А. В. , Мороз Л. О. , Панченко І. В.
Published: July 2021

У статті досліджено сутність і зміст гласності та прозорості бюджетного процесу. Проаналізовано рівень відкритості бюджетного процесу в Україні в сучасних умовах розвитку. Виявлено проблемні аспекти та недоліки, які перешкоджають забезпеченню гласності та прозорості бюджетного процесу в країні. Представлено пропозиції щодо підвищення прозорості бюджетного процесу в Україні та забезпечення його гласності в інтересах розвитку демократичного суспільства і забезпечення позитивного іміджу країни.
Реформування публічного фінансування закладів вищої освіти: проблеми та перспективи
Authors: БІленко Д. В.
Published: July 2021

У статті досліджено історію реформування вищої освіти України,зокрема її фінансування державою. Виявлено, що відсутність інструментів з розподілу державного замовлення на здобуття вищої освіти з урахуванням прогнозу ринку праці не можуть компенсуватися лише ефективним управлінням фінансовими ресурсами керівництвом закладів вищої освіти (ЗВО). Визначено, що наслідками реформування публічного фінансування ЗВО може стати скорочення кількості ЗВО та зріст безробіття серед науково-педагогічного складу в найближчій перспективі та скорочення трудового потенціалу України до рівня, який унеможливлює її економічний розвиток в довгостроковій перспективі.
Теоретичні аспекти залученості працівників організації
Authors: Винничук Р. О. , Довгополюк І. М.
Published: July 2021

У статті висвітлено основні теоретичні аспекти, які стосуються процесу командної залученості працівників організації. Охарактеризовано підходи до визначення терміну «залученість» в працях світових науковців. Проаналізовано основні чинники залученості персоналу, а також описано ключову модель чинників залученості працівників організації. Визначено залученість, як один з ключових показників ефективного управління персоналом в сучасних умовах господарювання.
Управлінська культура періоду пошуку української державності
Authors: Гонюкова Л. В. , Пержун В. В.
Published: July 2021

Запропонована стаття присвячена аналізу ролі і значення управлінської культури у процесі утвердження української державності від доби козацтва до початку ХХ ст. Важливе місце у творенні української державності посіла національно-визвольна боротьба під проводом Б. Хмельницького. В управлінській культурі з’являються нові вартості, що виокремлюють такі ознаки, як: розуміння й усвідомлення необхідності української держави; формування й становлення українців як соціальної спільноти куди входили різні верстви населення; законодавче оформлення основ державотворчих пошуків, що декларуються у таких історичних писемних джерелах – Конституція Пилипа Орлика, літопис Самійла Величка, «Дійствія презільної брані» Григорія Граб’янки.Історичний період кінця ХІХ - 20-х років ХХ століття – це епоха визвольних змагань, коли свою наукову й громадсько-політичну діяльність розпочали видатні українські діячі: М. Костомаров, М. Драгоманов, М. Міхновський, М. Грушевський, В. Липинський, Д. Донцов та ін. Погляди цих науковців і громадських діячів, а також основні управлінські ідеї періоду визвольних змагань залишаються актуальними і сьогодні, а теоретико-практичні напрацювання у галузі управлінської культури малодослідженими і потребують уваги й аналізу.
Головні аспекти використання стандартів якості в організації надання адміністративних послуг органами місцевого врядування
Authors: Грушева А. А. , Коваль А. А.
Published: July 2021

У статті здійснюється аналіз важливих аспектів організації та реалізації адміністративних послуг в Україні, суті основних понять «адміністративних послуг», загальних та особливих ознак, принципів, аспектів стандартів якості та механізму їхньої реалізації в органах місцевого врядування.
Коронавірус в Україні та світі: оцінка ситуації, наслідки для економіки, організаційне і правове забезпечення цивільного захисту населення
Authors: Долгий О. А. , Долгий А. О. , Андрієнко М. В. , Сидоренко О. М.
Published: July 2021

Ситуація, в якій опинилася Україна й інші країни світу через поширення COVID-19, погіршення епідемічної ситуації, підвищення рівня епідемічної небезпеки змусило Кабінет Міністрів України ще на початковому етапі пандемії р перевести єдину державну систему цивільного захисту (ЄДСЦЗ) у режим надзвичайної ситуації. Цей режим для ЄДСЦЗ України триває й до сьогодні. Нині в Україні існує проблема дотримання вимог нормативно-правових актів щодо обмежувальних заходів в умовах карантину. Це відбувається з двох основних причин: через незнання громадянами їх положень або через свідоме недотримання вимог чинного законодавства. Наслідки пандемії негативно вплинули на економіку як України, так і інших держав. У висновках, які пропонуються, автори статті підкреслюють, що зниженню рівня небезпеки поширення коронавірусної хвороби в Україні буде сприяти належна організація реалізації в повному обсязі урядових програм у цій сфері.
Effects of supplementing lactating camels with Acacia tortilis pods and ‘Chalbi salt’ on milk yield and calf growth in the peri-urban area of Marsabit town, Kenya
Authors: Sagala JI , Gachuiri CK , Kuria SG , Wanyoike MM
Published: July 2021

Camel milk production and marketing within the peri-urban areas within pastoral areas is emerging and has high potential due to sendentarization and urbanization of an increasing number of local inhabitants. Performance of grazing camels in these areas is poor due to inadequate feed resources, particularly during the dry season. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of supplementing lactating camels with milled Acacia tortilis pods and ‘Chalbi salt’ on milk yield, calf growth and its economic potential in the peri-urban area of Marsabit town, Kenya. Twenty Somali camels in early lactation (1-4 weeks post-partum) and parities 2 or 3 and their calves were recruited for the study. The dams and their calves were penned and fed individually with the supplements where applicable. The treatments were: browsing only (B), browsing and ‘Chalbi salt’ (BC), 2 kg/day milled Acacia tortilis pods, ‘Chalbi salt’ and browsing (BC2A) and 4 kg/day milled Acacia tortilis pods, ‘Chalbi salt’ and browsing (BC4A). Five camels were randomly allocated to each treatment based on initial live weight in a completely randomized design and data collection done for 90 days. During each milking, the two left or right quarters were alternately reserved for the calf, while the remaining two were milked by hand. Milk yields were recorded daily in the morning and evening for 90 days while the calves were weighed on weekly basis for the same period. The overall total mean milk yield during the experimental period ranged from 233.0 to 298.0 litres during the short rains and dry season, respectively. The mean calf weight gains over the study period were 15.2, 19.0, 32.2 and 39.0 kg for B, BC, BC2A and BC4A, respectively, with BC4A and BC2A being higher than B. Supplementing camels under treatment BC4A was profitable as it resulted in both higher milk yield and calf weight gain and hence positive net gain.

Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 11(1): 117-122, June 2021
Financial Implications of Capital Controls Enforcement on Large-Cap Companies Listed on the Athens Stock Exchange
Authors:   National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece., Derdemezi Aikaterini , Toudas Kanellos ,   Department of Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece., Boufounou Paraskevi ,   Department of Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece., Georgakopoulos Georgios ,   Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece.
Published: July 2021

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of the capital controls on the process and financial performance of large-cap companies operating in Greece listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. More specifically, the markets’ behavior is studied, as well as the reactions of the investors after the announcement of the implementation of the measure. The mixed method (quantitative research with questionnaires and qualitative research with interviews with financial managers and senior executives) was used. The main findings of the research are that the measure of capital controls: was deemed necessary and effective based on its aims, which were (a) the protection of the mass withdrawal of deposits and (b) the stabilization and security of the financial system had a significant effect on increasing the use of electronic banking. But also had significant negative effects: on the investment decisions of companies, on their competitiveness and reputation abroad, on the ability to raise new capital, on their liquidity and therefore on their ability to cope with key functions, as well as on their imports and exports. Keywords: Capital controls, listed large-cap companies, crisis, Athens Stock Exchange, Greece.
A literature review on math anxiety and learning mathematics: A general overview
Authors:   Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Tv 3 # 49-00, Bogotá, Colombia., Vargas Rafael
Published: July 2021

Learning mathematics has become a necessity in today's world since success in everyday life requires mathematical knowledge and because mathematics is the basis for science and technology. However, a large number of individuals in the population experience difficulties performing mathematical tasks, which generates feelings of frustration, anxiety and rejection when performing activities that involve mathematical thinking. In this literature review, concepts such as number sense and mathematical thinking, math anxiety, the possible reasons for math anxiety, and options for diagnosis and therapeutic alternatives to address and overcome this problem are analyzed. If these problems are not solved, they could affect the personal development of those affected by them and the society to which they belong. Keywords: Anxiety, educational psychology, school phobia.
The relationship between social media use and mental health among A'Sharqiyah University students
Authors:   Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Humanities, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman., Alsoudi Sharif , Almatarafi Raqiya ,   Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Humanities, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman., Almaqbali Shama ,   Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Humanities, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman., Alhussaini Alzahraa ,   Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Humanities, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman.
Published: July 2021

Social media have rapidly become a dominant communication platform worldwide. However, it is thought that people are losing some of their mental health when overusing cyber communication. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to reveal the relationship between the use of social media and mental health among A’Sharqiyah University students in the Sultanate of Oman. The sample was 528 students: 76 male and 452 females. The researcher sent the tools via emails to all university students; however, only 528 participated. The results indicated social media use was 48%, while the mental health level was 71%. The results also indicated there were differences in social media use due to gender in favor of males. The study found the degree of social media use was correlated, not necessarily causational, to the level of mental health. The simple linear regression analysis has indicated that social media use contributed to explaining 32% of the variance in mental health. The correlation coefficient was found at -57% which indicated an inverse correlation between social media and mental health. Keywords: Social media, mental health, psychological disorders, university students.
An empirical study to explore the cognition and needs with health community for the elders in Taiwan
Authors:   Graduate Institute of Healthcare Information Management, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan., Huang Wei-Min
Published: July 2021

Along with social progress and medicine technology developed, the birth rate and the death rate is decreasing, thus the aging society has become a major issue. The current status in Taiwan is located in remote agricultural areas; the population of elders is a problem more serious than before, the elders' population are over 14%, moreover, some are in the metropolitan area and consumption center with concentrated population, for traffic convenience and governance, major construction must consider elders needs and convenience. This empirical study was done through sampling and questionnaire administration. After three months a total of 500 questionnaires were responded to. The research purpose aimed at understanding elders for building a healthy community of cognitive importance levels and their correlation with needs. The statistical analysis results showed elders for building a healthy community of various dimensions of cognition and need may not be the same, cognitive important aspects or themes, but is not necessarily consistent with their needs. In addition, knowledge and needs of the elderly and their background factors, especially education levels and health status. This includes cognitive importance or needs perspective and their education and health relevance of statistical significance. In addition, indicated by open-ended questions to answer, to build community awareness on the importance and need of health, “Life and health” are still issues of concern to elders. More worthy of our attention is that the need on the dimensions, showing the "lifelong learning" cognition and need, including more senior arts and leisure courses and organize community group activities and courses. Keywords: Elders, health community, cognition of importance, needs assessment.
Effects of Covid-19 Quarantine on Physical Activity and Psycho-Emotional Health
Authors: Komžienė Ramunė , Valterytė Neda , Žukauskienė Milda , Samsonienė Laimutė , Nedzinskienė Laura
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Quarantine is a complex definition that consists of administrative and sanitary measures designed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases to both humans and animals. Bans and restrictions that have been introduced, have significantly changed people’s lifestyles – individuals have become less physically active and were forced to spend most of their time at home. The aim of the study was to reveal the dominant factors contributing to students’ psycho-emotional health and physical activity during the quarantine period.

Methods. This survey was conducted in April 2020 with 304 participating students. The anonymous survey collected demographic data and two standardized questionnaires were used: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire. Data were processed by SPSS Statistics 23 program.

Results. Respondents’ level of physical activity during quarantine was as follows: high level – 42%, medium level – 41%; low level – 17 %. A negative correlation was found – with increasing physical activity, the sum of psycho-emotional state assessment score decreased (r = - .2702, p < .01), and with increasing age of respondents, their total level of physical activity also increased (r = .1364, p < .05).

 Conclusion. Low intensity of physical activity predominated at all levels of physical activity, for which the main reason was the remote learning during quarantine and recommendations to leave home only for essential matters. Regular physical activity and exercise may be a simple, inexpensive, and effective therapy during the quarantine, and physical activity is significant in treating student depression, stress, and/or increased anxiety.

Keywords: depression, youth, stress, sedentary lifestyle.
PERBEDAAN RATA-RATA LINGKAR PERUT, KONSUMSI KARBOHIDRAT, DAN NATRIUM LANSIA HIPERTENSI PRIMER STAGE 1 DENGAN STAGE 2 PUSKESMAS ARJUNO KOTA MALANG
Authors: Donira Agatha Derta , Utari Diah Mulyawati
Published: July 2021

The risk factors for hypertension are abdominal obesity, carbohydrate and sodium intake. The purpose of this study to determine the average difference in abdominal circumference, carbohydrate, and sodium consumption in elderly patients with stage 1 primary hypertension and stage 2 in the Arjuno Public Health, Malang City. The research method used a cross sectional design, during November 2016. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, the inclusion criteria were aged >55 years and suffering from primary hypertension. Abdominal circumference was measured using metlin, carbohydrate and sodium consumption obtained from a 1x24 hour recall interview. Data analysis used independent t test and Mann Whitney. The results showed that there was a difference in the average sodium consumption of the elderly with stage 1 primary hypertension and stage 2 from a significant p-value (p=0,032).  Meanwhile, abdominal circumference and carbohydrate intake did not show an average difference between the elderly with primary hypertension stage 1 and stage 2 (p=0,580; p=0,332).The results showed that there was no difference in the average abdominal circumference and carbohydrate consumption with the hypertension stage, but there was an average difference between sodium consumption in the elderly with primary hypertension stage 1 and stage 2. It is recommended to provide education to the elderly in the work area of ​​the Arjuno Health Center Malang City about a balanced nutritional diet, low in carbohydrates, and low in sodium to keep his blood pressure more stable. Further research to widen the age range towards a younger and increase the number of samples.
Impact of Accelerating the Export of Nickel Prohibition on Non-Tax Revenue and National Economy
Authors: Rahadian Rizky Ikhsan , Ibadi Muhammad Ramdhan
Published: July 2021

The discourse on the acceleration of the nickel export ban put forward by the Indonesian Government in August 2019 triggered various reactions and responses from market players in various countries. This can happen considering that Indonesia in recent years has contributed significantly to the international nickel trade. This study aims to look at the impact of implementing the policy on the receipt of PNBP royalties in nickel mining as well as the economy as broadly indicated in indicators of output, income, profit, and tax. This study uses a descriptive method with a simulation approach and a quantitative model of the BPS input-output table in 2010. The results of this study indicate that the country has the potential to lose nickel royalty PNBP of Rp 240-372 billion due to the absence of export of raw nickel ore. However, this loss can be replaced if the existing nickel smelter can operate optimally and the construction of additional smelter is realized according to plan. Even so, there is a risk of a decrease in the supply of nickel ore for smelters due to the preference of miners to export nickel ore at more attractive prices, which in turn can reduce economic value along the production chain. Therefore, the Government needs to establish communication with various business actors in order to improve the trade system to ensure supply and continue to encourage the realization of smelter construction.
E3 Ligase Ligands in Successful PROTACs: An Overview of Syntheses and Linker Attachment Points
Authors: Bricelj Aleša , Steinebach Christian , Kuchta Robert , Gütschow Michael , Sosič Izidor
Published: July 2021

Proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) have received tremendous attention as a new and exciting class of therapeutic agents that promise to significantly impact drug discovery. These bifunctional molecules consist of a target binding unit, a linker, and an E3 ligase binding moiety. The chemically-induced formation of ternary complexes leads to ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of target proteins. Among the plethora of E3 ligases, only a few have been utilized for the novel PROTAC technology. However, extensive knowledge on the preparation of E3 ligands and their utilization for PROTACs has already been acquired. This review provides an in-depth analysis of synthetic entries to functionalized ligands for the most relevant E3 ligase ligands, i.e. CRBN, VHL, IAP, and MDM2. Less commonly used E3 ligase and their ligands are also presented. We compare different preparative routes to E3 ligands with respect to feasibility and productivity. A particular focus was set on the chemistry of the linker attachment by discussing the synthetic opportunities to connect the E3 ligand at an appropriate exit vector with a linker to assemble the final PROTAC. This comprehensive review includes many facets involved in the synthesis of such complex molecules and is expected to serve as a compendium to support future synthetic attempts towards PROTACs.
River Flood Detection Using Passive Microwave Remote Sensing in a Data-Scarce Environment: A Case Study for Two River Basins in Malawi
Authors: Mokkenstorm Lone C. , van den Homberg Marc J. C. , Winsemius Hessel , Persson Andreas
Published: July 2021

Detecting and forecasting riverine floods is of paramount importance for adequate disaster risk management and humanitarian response. However, this is challenging in data-scarce and ungauged river basins in developing countries. Satellite remote sensing data offers a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to the limited in-situ data when training, parametrizing and operating flood models. Utilizing the signal difference between a measurement (M) and a dry calibration (C) location in Passive Microwave Remote Sensing (PMRS), the resulting rcm index simulates river discharge in the measurement pixel. Whilst this has been demonstrated for several river basins, it is as of yet unknown at what ratio of the spatial scales of the river width vs. the PMRS pixel resolution it remains effective in East-Africa. This study investigates whether PMRS imagery at 37 GHz can be effectively used for flood preparedness in two small-scale basins in Malawi, the Shire and North Rukuru river basins. Two indices were studied: The m index (rcm expressed as a magnitude relative to the average flow) and a new index that uses an additional wet calibration cell: rcmc. Furthermore, the results of both indices were benchmarked against discharge estimates from the Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS). The results show that the indices have a similar seasonality as the observed discharge. For the Shire River, rcmc had a stronger correlation with discharge (ρ = 0.548) than m (ρ = 0.476), and the former predicts discharge more accurately (R2 = 0.369) than the latter (R2 = 0.245). In Karonga, the indices performed similarly. The indices do not perform well in detecting individual flood events when comparing the signal to a flood impact database. However, these results are sensitive to the threshold used and the impact database quality. The method presented simulated Shire River discharge and detected floods more accurately than GloFAS. It therefore shows potential for river monitoring in data-scarce areas, especially for rivers of a similar or larger spatial scale than the Shire River. Upstream pixels could not directly be used to forecast floods occurring downstream in these specific basins, as the time lag between discharge peaks did not provide sufficient warning time.
A View for Atmospheric Unpredictability
Authors: Cai Xiuhua , Cao Hongxing , Fang Xiaoyi , Sun Jingli , Yu Ying
Published: July 2021

Based on Chaotic Dynamics, this paper illustrated the necessity of research and the objective existence of atmospheric unpredictability. Actually, inaccurate forecast happens all the time in both operational weather forecasting and climate prediction in which atmospheric unpredictability hides. By means of Discrete Mathematics, this paper also defined the Degree of Hesitation and the Predictable Days with which to discuss and compare the relationship between the predictability and unpredictability of several different forecast objects. In addition, this paper discussed the approaches of evaluating the atmospheric predictability and unpredictability, emphatically showed the Experience Assessment Method. At the last, this paper also proved the existence of atmospheric unpredictability by an example.
First Fossil Fokienia (Cupressaceae) in South China and Its Palaeogeographic and Palaeoecological Implications
Authors: Wu Xinkai , Zhang Hao , Kodrul Tatiana M. , Maslova Natalia P. , Jiang Songyao , Yin Qianyi , Quan Cheng , Jin Jianhua
Published: July 2021

Fokienia A. Henry & H. H. Thomas is a monotypic genus of the Cupressoideae Rich. ex Sweet (Cupressaceae), native to subtropical evergreen mesophytic forests in South China, northern Laos and Vietnam. The fossil record of Fokienia is very scanty, with only one known occurrence of foliage in the Oligocene of Longjing, Jilin, China. Here we report the fossil foliage of Fokienia discovered in the Miocene Erzitang Formation of the Guiping Basin, South China, which is similar to that of the only extant species Fokienia hodginsii in both macromorphological and epidermal features. This species is the earliest fossil record within the modern distribution area of Fokienia and the only fossil species for which morphology and anatomy have been studied in detail. Fossil evidence suggests that the genus Fokienia was present at middle latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere in the Oligocene and spread to South China during the Miocene. Due to physiological adaptations to warm-wet environments and weak cold tolerance, Fokienia migrated southward, as global climate cooling gradually drove it to extinction in the mid-latitudes. The ecological niche of the extant species, and co-existing plant fossils, suggest that the fossil assemblage represents the remains of an evergreen broad-leaved and conifer mixed forest growing under humid and warm Miocene climate.
Rainfall-Linked Megafires as Innate Fire Regime Elements in Arid Australian Spinifex (Triodia spp.) Grasslands
Authors: Wright Boyd R. , Laffineur Boris , Royé Dominic , Armstrong Graeme , Fensham Roderick J.
Published: July 2021

Large, high-severity wildfires, or “megafires,” occur periodically in arid Australian spinifex (Triodia spp.) grasslands after high rainfall periods that trigger fuel accumulation. Proponents of the patch-burn mosaic (PBM) hypothesis suggest that these fires are unprecedented in the modern era and were formerly constrained by Aboriginal patch burning that kept landscape fuel levels low. This assumption deserves scrutiny, as evidence from fire-prone systems globally indicates that weather factors are the primary determinant behind megafire incidence, and that fuel management does not mitigate such fires during periods of climatic extreme. We reviewed explorer’s diaries, anthropologist’s reports, and remotely sensed data from the Australian Western Desert for evidence of large rainfall-linked fires during the pre-contact period when traditional Aboriginal patch burning was still being practiced. We used only observations that contained empiric estimates of fire sizes. Concurrently, we employed remote rainfall data and the Oceanic Niño Index to relate fire size to likely seasonal conditions at the time the observations were made. Numerous records were found of small fires during periods of average and below-average rainfall conditions, but no evidence of large-scale fires during these times. By contrast, there was strong evidence of large-scale wildfires during a high-rainfall period in the early 1870s, some of which are estimated to have burnt areas up to 700,000 ha. Our literature review also identified several Western Desert Aboriginal mythologies that refer to large-scale conflagrations. As oral traditions sometimes corroborate historic events, these myths may add further evidence that large fires are an inherent feature of spinifex grassland fire regimes. Overall, the results suggest that, contrary to predictions of the PBM hypothesis, traditional Aboriginal burning did not modulate spinifex fire size during periods of extreme-high arid zone rainfall. The mechanism behind this is that plant assemblages in seral spinifex vegetation comprise highly flammable non-spinifex tussock grasses that rapidly accumulate high fuel loads under favorable precipitation conditions. Our finding that fuel management does not prevent megafires under extreme conditions in arid Australia has parallels with the primacy of climatic factors as drivers of megafires in the forests of temperate Australia.
KRT18 Modulates Alternative Splicing of Genes Involved in Proliferation and Apoptosis Processes in Both Gastric Cancer Cells and Clinical Samples
Authors: Chen Biao , Xu Ximing , Lin Dan-dan , Chen Xin , Xu Yang-tao , Liu Xin , Dong Wei-guo
Published: July 2021

Keratin 18 (KRT18), one of the most abundant keratins in epithelial and endothelial cells, has been reported to be aberrantly expressed in many malignancies and extensively regarded as a biomarker and important regulator in multiple cancers, including gastric cancer (GC). But the molecular regulatory mechanisms of KRT18 in GC patients and cells are largely unknown. In the present study, we analyzed the expression level of KRT18 in 450 stomach adenocarcinoma tissue samples from TCGA database and found a significantly higher expression level in tumor tissues. We then explored the potential functions of KRT18 in AGS cells (human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line) by KRT18 knockdown using siRNA and whole transcriptome RNA-seq analysis. Notably, KRT18 selectively regulates expression of cell proliferation and apoptotic genes. Beyond this, KRT18 affects the alternative splicing of genes enriched in apoptosis, cell cycle, and other cancer-related pathways, which were then validated by reverse transcription–quantitative polymerase chain reaction approach. We validated KRT18-KD promoted apoptosis and inhibited proliferation in AGS cells. We then used RNA-seq data of GC samples to further demonstrate the modulation of KRT18 on alternative splicing regulation. These results together support the conclusion that KRT18 extensively modulates diverse alternative splicing events of genes enriched in proliferation and apoptosis processes. And the dysregulated splicing factors at transcriptional or posttranscriptional level by KRT18 may contribute to the alternative splicing change of many genes, which expands the functional importance of keratins in apoptotic and cell cycle pathways at the posttranscriptional level in GC.