bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ACCIDENTE OFÍDICO COMO PROBLEMA DE SALUD PÚBLICA SERPIENTES EN LA CIUDAD
Authors: Barrios Aular Doris
Published: July 2022

Introducción: En todo el planeta ocurren mordeduras por serpiente tanto en humanos, como animales; sin embargo, muchos pueblos carecen de recursos para prestar atención sanitaria, administrar suero antiofídico o mantener seguimiento desde lo multidisciplinario al paciente que quedó con secuelas. Objetivo: Establecer alertas tempranas sobre migración o emigración de serpientes hacia la ciudad, respecto al accidente ofídico como problema de salud pública. Materiales y métodos: La investigación es monográfica de tipo documental y muestra pertinencia social. Resultados: Es indispensable abordar tempranamente a la víctima, así como, registrar causas coadyuvantes o desencadenantes del accidente, ya que, dejó de ser exclusivamente rural y se registra en zonas urbanizadas e incluso en la ciudad. El alcance y magnitud de la investigación, sobrepasa lo académico de fortalecer áreas de conocimiento en carreras científicas del pregrado y trasciende a carreras relacionadas, afines y de postgrado, relacionadas indirectamente al problema. Conclusión: Garantizar seguridad del humano y su entorno requiere disposición para la prevención; no obstante, la migración o emigración de ésta biodiversidad revela un problema socio-ambiental, dependiente de entender la gestión académica y alertas tempranas que anuncian que, las serpientes han llegado a la ciudad.

 

SUMMARYIntroduction: All over the planet snake bites occur in both humans and animals; however, many towns lack the resources to provide health care, administer antivenom serum or maintain multidisciplinary follow-up of the patient with sequelae. Objective: To establish early alerts on the migration or emigration of snakes to the city, regarding the ophidian accident as a public health problem. Materials and methods: The research is monographic documentary type and shows social relevance. Results: It is essential to address the victim early, as well as to record contributing causes or triggers of the accident, since it is no longer exclusively rural and is recorded in urbanized areas and even in the city. The scope and magnitude of the research goes beyond the academic of strengthening areas of knowledge in undergraduate scientific careers and transcends elated, related and postgraduate careers, indirectly related to the problem. Conclusion: Ensuring the safety of humans and their environment requires provision for prevention; however, the migration or emigration of this biodiversity reveals a socio-environmental problem, dependent on understanding the academic management and early warnings that announce that the snakes have arrived in the city
Japán és a megaregionális szabadkereskedelmi megállapodások
Authors: Völgyi Katalin
Published: July 2022

A tanulmány Japán kereskedelempolitikájával és azon belül is a megaregionális szabadkereskedelmi megállapodásokkal foglalkozik. A 2007–2009. évi globális gazdasági és pénzügyi válságot követően számos megaregionális szabadkereskedelmi megállapodásról indultak el tárgyalások. Japán vitathatatlanul fontos szerepet játszott a megaregionális megállapodások hullámának elindításában és azok megvalósításában. A tanulmány arra a kérdésre keresi a választ, hogy milyen gazdasági érdekekkel bír Japán az átfogó és előremutató transz-csendes-óceáni partnerség (CPTPP), az EU–Japán gazdasági partnerségi megállapodás és a regionális átfogó gazdasági partnerség (RCEP) esetében. Összességében megállapítható, hogy Japán ezekkel az egyezményekkel gazdasági növekedését szeretné elősegíteni az export növelése és a külföldön befektetett japán vállalatok hatékonyabb működésének támogatása, valamint a hazai strukturális reformok révén. Megaregionális szabadkereskedelmi megállapodásait Japán a legnagyobb gazdasági partnereivel kötötte meg, amelyek hatása így nagyobb lehet a japán gazdaságra, mint a korábbi bilaterális megállapodásoké.
The role of learning language in teaching process
Authors: Mardiyeva Mahbuba , Erkayev Alisher
Published: July 2022

The article under discussion describes the roles of teachers and learners in CLT. The article suggests different interesting techniques to improve the language competency and enhance motivation of the learners.
Методологические аспекты преподавания иностранных языков
Authors: Юсупова Заррина
Published: July 2022

Актуальность этой статьи связана с современными требованиями к образованию будущего поколения, которые должны изучать иностранный язык и говорить в профессиональном контексте. Для этого необходимо на начальном этапе обучения сфокусировать их языковую подготовку на формирование профессионального мышления. Это вызывает потребность в научном понимании и развитии эффективной методики интегративного обучения иностранному языку будущих преподавателей. Цель состоит в том, чтобы опробовать комплекс обучающих коммуникативных и поисковых упражнений, способствующих развитию и формированию основных профессионально важных компетенций обучающегося на начальном этапе языковой подготовки.
Relato dos pais e responsáveis sobre sinais e sintomas da irrupção de dentes decíduos
Authors: Ortega López Miriam Fernanda , Rodrigues Manfré Laís Gomes , Barbosa Rédua Paulo Cesar , Citty Sarmento Lilian , Barcellos Rédua Renato
Published: July 2022

A irrupção dentária tem início nos primórdios da odontogênese com a fase pré-irruptiva e termina quando o dente atinge a sua posição funcional no plano oclusal. A associação entre irrupção de dentes decíduos e a manifestação de sintomas em crianças é tema de amplo debate na literatura. O objetivo do estudo é determinar se há ocorrência de sinais e sintomas durante a irrupção de dentes decíduos segundo o relato dos pais e responsáveis de crianças de 6 meses a 3 anos de idade. Dados foram coletados através de questionário direcionado a 50 pais e cuidadores que acompanhavam crianças de 6 meses a 3 anos de idade para atendimento odontológico, os dados foram coletados mediante autorização em Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido e o estudo foi aprovado pelo comitê de ética da Plataforma Brasil. Verificou-se ocorrência de sinais e sintoma que foram descritos como irritabilidade, febre, diarreia, gengiva inchada, coceira gengival, salivação excessiva, insônia, perda de apetite, dor, choro, estomatite e nenhuma sintomatologia relatada. Pode-se concluir que a irritabilidade, febre e diarréia foram os sinais e sintomas mais relatados pelos pais e responsáreis.
THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL VALUE AND STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT ON VALUE CHAIN, COMMUNITY TRUST, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN COURSE AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS (LKP)
Authors: Nuryadi
Published: July 2022

Organization that optimal performance can be achieved with believe and applying values organization, since the value of organization provides direction and purpose for employees. Support environment strategy not less important to improve performance organization, because of the landscape strategy can be used to detect and identify strength and weakness of the organization.

Institution course and training in east java needs measures strategic to increase performance organization and grabbed excellence compete based on value organization, strategic environmental public confidence and value chain.

To achieve research purposes, a dissertation is using the 42 of LKP in east java as the population. A unit of analysis used are a company owner manager (coordinator) marketing, manager (coordinator) education and one teachers.

Conclusion dissertation is: (1) the value organization not affect the value chain; (2) value organization impact on public trust excellence compete and performance organization; (3) environmental strategy influence the value chain, public trust, excellence compete and performance organization; (4) value chain influential significantly to excellence compete and performance organization; (5) public trust influential significantly to excellence compete and performance organization; (6) excellence compete influential significant on the performance organization.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF THE LIQUIDITY RATIO ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN. MULTI BINTANG INDONESIA TBK
Authors: Siswohadi  , Desi Wulan Sari
Published: July 2022

This study is to determine how the influence of financial performance is based on the current ratio and how the influence of financial performance is based on the quick ratio and how the influence of financial performance is based on cash ratios at PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk. The data used are secondary in the form of financial reports for the period 2016 to 2019. The population is in the form of financial reports of PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk. The sample used is probability sampling. The data collection technique used is the documentation method in the financial statements of PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk. The data analysis techniques used were a normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, autocorrelation test, multiple linear regression test, and performed with the help of the computer program SPSS version 17.0 for Windows. The method used to assess the financial performance of PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk is the liquidity ratio. The results of this study indicate that the current ratio and cash ratio do not have a significant effect on financial performance and the quick ratio has no significant effect on financial performance. Partially the current ratio and cash ratio are not proven to significantly affect the dependent variable (financial performance) and the quick ratio has no significant effect on financial performance. Simultaneously, the current ratio, cash ratio, and quick ratio have not been able to pay short-term obligations. This is because one of the components of current debt shows a large nominal level, compared to changes in current assets that affect the amount of current debt that is greater than current assets.
THE THE EFFECT OF REPUTATION AND COMPETENCE ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY THROUGH CUSTOMER TRUST
Authors: Dwi Astono Ari
Published: July 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of reputation, competence on customer loyalty with customer trust as an intervening variable. The population in this study were students of private tertiary institutions in Central Java who are members of Services for Higher Education Institutions Region VI, while a sample of 5 private universities, using the purposive sampling method, was taken with the Slovin formula of 190 respondents. The analysis technique uses regression analysis. Research results show the customer trust variable can be an intervening variable or able to mediate between the direct influence of the reputation variable and the competency variable on customer loyalty variables.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY ON PURCHASE DECISIONS AT ALFAMART AND INDOMARET
Authors: Safira Safira Ayulianti , Achsa , Andhatu
Published: July 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana analisis pengaruh digital marketing terhadap keputusan pembelian di Alfamart dan Indomaret. Model penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian Kuantitatif. Variabel penelitan yang digunakan berupa variabel bebas atau independen dan variabel terikat atau dependen yaitu digital marketing dan keputusan pembelian. Sampel dalam penelitian meliputi seluruh konsumen pada Alfamart dan Indomaret yang berada di Pulau Jawa dengan memiliki kriteria-kriteria tertentu. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan peneliti adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer yang digunakan diperoleh dari hasil penyebaran kuesioner dengan 100 responden dan diolah menggunakan SPSS versi 22 dan data sekunder diperoleh dari laporan tahunan perusahaan alfamart dan indomaret. Data yang diperoleh  dianalisa menggunakan Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Uji Normalitas, Uji Heterosedastisitas, Analisis Regresi Linier Sederhana, Uji T (parsial) dan Uji koefisien determinan dengan bantuan SPSS. Hasil penelitan dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh secara signifikan dalam strategi digital marketing terhadap keputusan pembelian di Alfamart dan Indomaret.
ANALYSIS BREAK EVEN POINT IN EPIC SEWING HOUSE WARD IN MOJOKERTO
Authors: Nuryadi
Published: July 2022

This study aims to describe the break even point analysis at the Epik Sewing House in Mojokerto Ward in 2017 - 2019. The data studied are sales reports of the Epik Sewing House for 2017 - 2019.

The method used in this research is qualitative method. Data analysis was performed using break even point analysis, namely through the collection of data from companies such as cost data and sales data. Classify costs, calculate break even points, determine target return on capital, and make business development plans.

The results show that the Break Even Point Analysis at the Epik Sewing House in Mojokerto Ward is in accordance with the calculation of the break even point in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Effects of pre-transplant chest physical therapy on spirometric values and respiratory muscle strength in patients waiting for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Waked Intsar S. , Ibrahim Zizi M. , Alkhamees Nouf , Rashed Ahmed H.
Published: July 2022

Introduction

Many noninfectious pulmonary complications occur immediately within the first few weeks after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of chest physical therapy (CPT) performed during the pre-transplant period in terms of spirometric values and respiratory muscle strength (RMS) in patients waiting for allo-HSCT.

Material and methods

Fifty patients aged 40 to 55 years who were scheduled for allo-HSCT were randomly allocated into two equal-sized groups, a CPT group and a control group. The CPT group (n = 25) received CPT in addition to routine medical treatment, while the control group (n = 25) received routine medical treatment only. Patients in both groups received standard physical therapy during the inpatient waiting period. Interventions were conducted daily for 3 weeks before allo-HSCT. Pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC) was measured by spirometry, and RMS was measured by a respiratory pressure meter. A baseline assessment was done 3 weeks before allo-HSCT (T0), then at the end of treatment immediately before allo-HSCT (T1) and the last assessment at 3 weeks after allo-HSCT (T2) for all measured variables.

Results

In comparing the two groups at T1 and T2, the mean spirometric values and RMS, maximal inspiratory pressure, and maximal expiratory pressure were all improved significantly in the CPT group in comparison with the control group (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Adding a 3-week CPT intervention to the pre-transplant rehabilitation program seems to be effective and safe for allo-HSCT recipients, as it improves pre-transplant pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength and prevents their post-transplant decrease.
Whole body vibration and drop jumps induces post-activation performance enhancement
Authors: Dallas George , Colson Serge S. , Pappas Panagiotis , Dallas Costas , Paradisis Giorgos
Published: July 2022

Purpose

Many studies have investigated the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) exercise on post-activation potentiation. It was reported that an intervention protocol of WBV combined with 5 drop jumps (DJs) led to an increase in twitch force, suggesting the occurrence of post-activation potentiation. The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effect of different warm-up interventions on countermovement jump (CMJ) performance by recording jump height, power, and take-off velocity in gymnasts.

Methods

Overall, 10 adult gymnasts (mean age: 22.80 ± 1.75 years; body mass: 61.92 ± 8.65 kg; body height: 170.10 ± 8.65 cm) with 16.35 ± 5.68 years of training experience volunteered to participate in this study. The interventions were (i) WBV, (ii) no vibration, (iii) DJs, and (iv) WBV combined with DJs (WBVDJ). Over 4 distinct randomized testing sessions, the gymnasts performed pre-intervention tests comprising 3 CMJs, followed by one of the 4 interventions; after 8 min, they performed another set of 3 CMJs.

Results

A significant interaction was observed between interventions for jump height and take-off velocity, leading to improvements (+4.82%, p < 0.05; +2.50%, p < 0.05, respectively) after WBVDJ only. No significant improvements were noted for WBV, DJs, or no vibration interventions. The implementation of WBVDJ was an effective stimulus leading to post-activation performance enhancement of CMJ in gymnasts.

Conclusions

The WBVDJ intervention increased jump height of CMJ performance and take-off velocity of lower limbs. In addition, WBVDJ led to greater performance improvement compared with DJ intervention.
Impacto de la Covid-19 en la cartera de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito
Authors: Armijos Espinoza Jeison Efrén , Illescas Armijos Dayanara Geraldine , Pacheco-Molina Andrés , Chimarro Chipantiza Victor Lewis
Published: July 2022

Esta investigación descriptiva con enfoque mixto sustentada en los métodos revisión bibliográfica, análisis documental y estadístico tiene por objetivo determinar la influencia de la Covid-19 en la gestión de cobranza a partir del análisis del nivel de morosidad que mantienen las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito. En los resultados obtenidos se identificó la variabilidad que ha tenido el indicador de mora durante los últimos tres años; siendo así que, en el año 2019 el porcentaje se mantuvo por debajo del límite máximo permitido; por otra parte, en el año 2020, a partir de marzo se presentó un incremento en la morosidad debido a la pandemia y las medidas adoptadas por el gobierno; sin embargo, en el año 2021, dicho indicador se ha mantenido dentro del rango establecido. Por lo que, se concluye que la pandemia ocasionada por el Covid-19 ha provocado diversas reestructuraciones en el sistema financiero, debido a que se implementaron medidas emergentes con el fin de minimizar el impacto de la crisis económica, logrando así, que las afectaciones no sean tan significativas.
Impacto económico de las estrategias implementadas por los emprendedores ecuatorianos en época de Covid-19.
Authors: Calero Contreras Loida Noemi , Fajardo Armijos Cristina Madelaine , Vega Jaramillo Flor Yelena
Published: July 2022

El emprendimiento se ha convertido en el proceso de realización de oportunidades desde un enfoque creativo, permite captar clientes y destacarse de los demás; también, es un factor que contribuye al desarrollo económico y a la generación de cambios e innovación. La pandemia provocada por la Covid-19 demandó del confinamiento, el cierre de empresas, la paralización de diversas actividades económicas, el cierre de las fronteras, situación que afectó a los emprendimientos y la caída del producto interno bruto del país. Este estudio descriptivo sustentado en los métodos análisis documental, hermenéutico y estadístico, así como en la técnica de la encuesta aplicada a 353 empresas de la ciudad de Machala tiene por objetivo analizar el impacto económico de las estrategias implementadas por los emprendedores ecuatorianos en época de Covid-19. Entre los principales hallazgos se significa que la pandemia ha cobrado un alto precio al Ecuador en términos socio-económicos, por la pérdida de vidas, el crecimiento de la pobreza y económicos, por la destrucción de empresas y puestos de trabajo, ante esta realidad se implantan estrategias como medida para superar la crisis, entre ellas las de ventas han impactado de manera positiva.
Estrategias didácticas para la producción de textos literarios narrativos
Authors: Maza Ramírez John Michael , Ruiz Bravo Elizabeth Georgette , Carbay Cajamarca Wilmer Alfredo
Published: July 2022

El presente artículo es de carácter argumentativo se fundamenta en bases teóricas y revisión bibliográfica, el estudio descriptivo está direccionado en el aporte estratégico didáctico para la producción de textos literarios narrativos. Para profundizar la investigación se utilizaron los métodos de análisis de contenidos y hermenéutico. La información recabada permite llegar a la conclusión que existen diferentes estrategias didácticas a través de las cuales se puede abordar y lograr la producción de textos; sin embargo, las estrategias utilizadas en las aulas tienen poca participación para mejorar la organización de ideas y coherencia narrativa.
La formación del profesional de la educación para el empleo de la lengua de señas
Authors: Aguilar Romero Delio Ramón , López Aballe Maikel , Mayedo Núñez Yamaisy
Published: July 2022

Este trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar el proceso de formación del profesional de la educación para el empleo de la lengua de señas, para su cumplimiento se desarrolló una investigación descriptiva; la metodología utilizada se fundamenta en métodos del nivel teórico, como el analítico-sintético e inductivo-deductivo. Como resultado de las averiguaciones realizadas se revela la necesidad de incluir la lengua de señas como contenido formativo en la preparación de los profesionales de la educación, para que los escolares con discapacidad auditiva puedan enfrentar los retos que impone la actual sociedad.
Las garantías del debido proceso en los procedimientos administrativos disciplinarios en Ecuador
Authors: Alvarado Verdezoto Juan Francisco , Gavilánez Puente Ivette Jacqueline
Published: July 2022

Las garantías constitucionales del debido proceso son efectivos mecanismos de protección al ciudadano (servidor público) que se enfrenta al ejercicio de las potestades sancionadoras, en un procedimiento administrativo disciplinario. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar críticamente las garantías del debido proceso en los distintos regímenes jurídicos de procedimientos disciplinarios que se aplican para los servidores públicos, en relación al ejercicio de sus funciones. Para su cumplimiento se desarrolló un estudio descriptivo de tipo revisión documental, apoyado en los métodos de investigación exegético, análisis documental y hermenéutico, así como en la técnica de análisis de contenido. Como resultado se estableció que, a través de cada una de las fases de los procedimientos administrativos disciplinarios, que van desde la acusación al servidor público hasta la decisión de la autoridad pública que se materializa con un acto administrativo; los procedimientos están formal y materialmente diseñados para garantizar el debido proceso del servidor acusado. En su dimensión formal, existen minúsculas diferencias en cuanto a sus estructuras que no son trascendentes ni afectan las garantías del debido proceso; y, en su dimensión material todos deben observar la garantía de motivación y sus subprincipios.
El Derecho de los animales silvestres en la legislación ecuatoriana como seres vivos
Authors: Carrillo Alfredo Fabián Carrillo
Published: July 2022

Según diferentes análisis que han tenido lugar en los últimos años, en Ecuador, los animales deben ser considerados sujetos de derechos, estos son libres y deben ser tratados dignamente, pues son seres capaces de experimentar dolor y sufrimiento. De esta manera, surge la necesidad de analizar de qué manera los animales como seres vivos poseen el derecho a la libertad dentro de la legislación ecuatoriana. En el presente estudio descriptivo de tipo revisión documental se utilizaron los métodos exegético y hermenéutico, así como la técnica de análisis de contenido. Entre los principales hallazgos se tienen que:  La Sentencia No. 253-20-JH/22 de la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador es un presente del reconocimiento de los derechos de los animales, lo cual, debe tomarse en cuenta, para incorporarse en el ordenamiento jurídico y reforzar las sanciones. Entre los aportes que realiza a la doctrina están los principios de interespescie y de interpretación ecológica que ayudan a comprender que, los animales tienen diferentes cualidades, que deben ser atendidas y de esa manera garantizar su integridad física, para responder al equilibrio del ecosistema. En el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano se deben implementar medidas de protección y libertad, para generar el buen trato a los animales, y lograr así que se les cuide y considere como sujetos de derechos.
Los medios telemáticos en el proceso penal frente al debido proceso
Authors: Medina Medina Vanessa Estefanía , López Soria Yudith
Published: July 2022

El empleo de medios telemáticos en la realización de diligencias procesales, tales como audiencias orales y públicas dentro del proceso penal, se ha visto incrementado a raíz de la pandemia Covid-19. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la aplicación de los medios telemáticos en la etapa judicial del proceso penal para garantizar íntegramente el debido proceso consagrado en la Constitución ecuatoriana; para su consecución se realizó un estudio descriptivo fundamentado en los métodos exegético, analítico-sintético, revisión bibliográfica, histórico-lógico y hermenéutico y en la técnica de análisis de contenidos. Tras el análisis realizado se sugiere una propuesta de un reglamento metodológico para contribuir al cuidado de determinadas cuestiones ignoradas o subestimadas dentro de las audiencias telemáticas cuya violación redunda a su vez, en graves violaciones al debido proceso.
Ley Orgánica para prevenir y erradicar la violencia contra las mujeres
Authors: Gaibor Becerra Angélica María , Yánez Carrasco Juan Carlos
Published: July 2022

La Ley Orgánica Integral para Prevenir y Erradicar la Violencia Contra las Mujeres en Ecuador es un hito en la legislación ecuatoriana. El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar dicha ley para valorar la trascendencia de los efectos sociales y políticos que produjo en la ciudadanía ecuatoriana; en su consecución se desarrolló un estudio descriptivo de tipo revisión documental fundamentado en los métodos exegético, analítico-sintético, hermenéutico, análisis de contenido e histórico-lógico; así como en el método de derecho comparado. Los principales resultados refieren que, la mencionada ley está correctamente orientada hacia la prevención y erradicación de la violencia contra la mujer; además, los levantamientos sociales y religiosos contrarios a la incorporación de términos como transversalización de enfoque de género, nuevas masculinidades y mujeres en su diversidad, luego de todas las marchas y manifestaciones públicas, lograron que por decreto presidencial estos fueran eliminados
Factors influencing the effectiveness of project managers in the telecommunications industry in South Africa
Authors:   , Ndlovu Pholani
Published: July 2022

The South African mobile telecommunications industry has grown into a multi-billion rand industry that employs thousands of people and connects millions of people across the globe. In order to accomplish the latter, multi-million rand capital projects must be initiated and successfully executed. It is against this background that this study investigated the factors influencing the effectiveness of project managers in the telecommunications industry in South Africa. The target population of the study consisted of project managers in the five telecommunications companies in South Africa who were registered with Project Management South Africa (PMSA). The primary data, which was collected personally by the researcher through self-administered questionnaires, was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 23. The study revealed, inter alia, that most project managers in the telecommunications industry in South Africa perceived negotiating skills, technical knowledge, and management style as being most important for effectively confronting the many challenges faced by them, inter alia, scope management, quality management, and risk management, so that projects were successfully executed. There was unanimity amongst the project managers that training in project management had a positive impact on the performance of project managers. Although three out of every four project managers possessed a postgraduate qualification, the majority of project managers were of the view that a diploma was adequate to practice as a project manager in the telecommunications industry in South Africa. However, it was more important for project managers to possess project management qualifications. In addition to the above, an analysis of the results revealed that, in order of importance, the effectiveness of the project managers in the telecommunications industry in South Africa was influenced by communication skills, technical skills, education skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills and negotiating skills.
A study investigating the use of computer aided design (CAD) in the clothing sector to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the eThekweni area
Authors:   , Patel Fathima Bibi
Published: July 2022

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems have contributed significantly towards the quality and efficiency levels at large clothing companies. The disadvantages that SME's entrepreneurs face through the lack of access to new technology and technological skills affect their productivity and competitiveness.
Decision support systems : critical success factors for implementation
Authors:   , Averweg Udo Richard Franz
Published: July 2022

Decision Support Systems (DSS) are interactive computer-based systems developed to support managers in complex tasks requiring human judgment. DSS utilise data, provide an easy user interface and allow for the decision maker's own insights.
Blended Instructional Strategy and Students’ Achievement and Retention in
Chemistry in UYO L.G.A, Nigeria
Authors: Edem Uduak P. , Anari Mary Ideba
Published: July 2022

This study examined the effect of blended strategy on students’ achievement and retention in chemistry. Three research questions and hypotheses were formulated and quasi-experimental design was adopted. 100 chemistry students, in two intact classes, in two co-educational public secondary schools, in Uyo L. G. A, Akwa Ibom State was selected using random sampling technique made up the sample. Two researcher made instruments containing 25 items each were used. The instruments were Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) and Chemistry Retention Test (CRT). Reliability coefficient was determined using Kuder Richardson formular 20 (KR-20). The results showed reliability co-efficient of 0.72 for the CAT and CRT. The research assistants were guided to teach the concept of chemical combination using blended learning and expository strategies using lesson guides. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was the statistical tool used. The result indicated a significant difference in the mean performance scores of chemistry learners instructed using blended strategy than those instructed using expository method in favour of the experimental group. A significant difference existed in the mean retention scores of chemistry learners taught chemical combination with blended strategy than those taught with expository strategy. Gender was found not to be statistically significant. Arising from the findings of the study, it is recommended that teachers of chemistry should make effective use of blended instructional strategy in the teaching of concepts in chemistry.
China's Advanced AI Research: Monitoring China's Paths to "General" Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Hannas William , Chang Huey-Meei , Chou Daniel , Fleeger Brian
Published: July 2022

China is following a national strategy to lead the world in artificial intelligence by 2030, including by pursuing “general AI” that can act autonomously in novel circumstances. Open-source research identifies 30 Chinese institutions engaged in one or more of this project‘s aspects, including machine learning, brain-inspired AI, and brain-computer interfaces. This report previews a CSET pilot program that will track China’s progress and provide timely alerts.
Silicon Twist: Managing the Chinese Military’s Access to AI Chips
Authors: Fedasiuk Ryan , Elmgren Karson , Lu Ellen
Published: July 2022

The Chinese military’s progress in artificial intelligence largely depends on continued access to high-end semiconductors. By analyzing thousands of purchasing records, this policy brief offers a detailed look at how China’s military comes to access these devices. The authors find that most computer chips ordered by Chinese military units are designed by American companies, and outline steps that the U.S. government could take to curtail their access.
#HotGirlScience: A Liberatory Paradigm for Intersectional Sex-Positive Scholarship
Authors: Hargons Candice , Thorpe Shemeka
Published: July 2022

What if being a hot girl was a way of life and a way of conducting science? In this paper, we propose a new sex-positive, liberatory, intersectional paradigm for sex science, #HotGirlScience. The #HotGirlScience paradigm invites sexologists to study the fun, sex-positive aspects of Black sexualities and move toward liberation-focused inquiry where pleasure is central. #HotGirlScience is founded upon hip hop feminism, hood feminism, and the work of Black feminist scholars past and present. The HotGirlScience paradigm differs from the previously-mentioned feminisms in its empirical potential. Four criteria of real #HotGirlScience apply to the entire research process and not just interpretation of results or theoretical foundations of the research. By explaining the four criteria: 1) doing me unapologetically, 2) having fun, 3) sex positivity, and 4) hyping up my friends, we present the #HotGirlScience paradigm’s ability to inform the empirical study of the pleasurable, sex-positive aspects of Black sexual lives as a necessary contribution to the current sexology canon that all too frequently presents a deficit view of Black sexualities. Descriptions of the four elements of the paradigm, as well as implications for the use of this paradigm with marginalized populations in sex science, are discussed.
PENGGUNAAN PARODI DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN INGATAN MATERI PELAJARAN KIMIA
Authors: MELIYANI MELIYANI
Published: July 2022

Many teenagers are happy and even have a hobby with singing activities. Not infrequently the song he likes is faster to remember than the subject matter. This study was conducted to provide a reference for the use of parody in retaining the memory of the subject matter. The research conducted is a qualitative descriptive study with the respondents being students of SMA Adzkia Islamic School class XII MIPA in chemistry subjects in the 2021/2022 school year. Previously, students had used parodies in ongoing chemistry subjects in grades X, XI and XII. Data collection techniques using observation techniques and unstructured interviews. In the process of collecting data, the student’s memory of the material that was parodied and which was not parodied was explored. The results showed that the use of parody can maintain a memory of chemistry subject matter. This is shown from the research data as much as 95% of students still remember the material for X and XI class which is presented in the form of a parody. The results of the interview showed that 19 out of 20 students agreed that parody could help them remember the subject matter and motivate students in chemistry.
ABSTRAKBanyak remaja senang bahkan hobi dengan aktivitas bernyanyi. Tak jarang lagu yang disukainya lebih cepat diingat daripada materi pelajaran. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk memberikan referensi penggunaan parodi dalam mempertahankan ingatan materi pelajaran. Penelitian yang dilakukan merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan responden siswa SMA Adzkia Islamic School kelas XII MIPA pada mata pelajaran kimia tahun pelajaran 2021/2022. Sebelumnya siswa sudah pernah menggunakan parodi pada mata pelajaran kimia di kelas X, XI dan kelas XII yang sedang berjalan. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi dan wawancara tidak terstruktur. Pada proses pengumpulan data, digali daya ingat siswa terhadap materi yang diparodikan dan yang tidak diparodikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan parodi dapat mempertahankan ingatan terhadap materi pelajaran kimia. Hal ini ditunjukkan dari data penelitian sebanyak 95% siswa masih mengingat materi kelas X dan XI yang disajikan dalam bentuk parodi. Hasil wawancara menunjukkan 19 dari 20 siswa setuju bahwa parodi dapat membantu mereka mengingat materi pelajaran dan memotivasi siswa dalam mata pelajaran kimia.
PENERAPAN MODEL FLIPPED CLASSROOM DAN JIGSAW UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI VEKTOR
Authors: TRISTIANA ITA
Published: July 2022

The development of technology makes everything easy and interesting. Technology is born from education, education should take advantage of technology. The use of technology can improve the quality of education so that learning models that use technology emerge. In this study, the researcher used a flipped classroom model combined with a jigsaw cooperative model to improve learning outcomes in class. Before the research, the researcher conducted a pre-cycle stage to provide an overview of the learning model that would be used as well as an initial test to see the students' basic abilities. In addition, the researchers also divided students into groups of origin and groups of experts. Researchers provide online learning resources and discussion materials for expert groups to study. At the time of face-to-face, students have more time to straighten out concepts, discuss things that have not been understood when studying online. Students also have more time to convey ideas and knowledge to their original group. This learning activity is student-centered. Students become more motivated, so they are more active in participating in a series of learning both online and face-to-face. Increased student learning outcomes can be seen from the results of observations and results of tests carried out by students at the end of each cycle.
ABSTRAKPerkembangan teknologi menjadikan segala sesuatu menjadi mudah dan menarik. Teknologi terlahir dari pendidikan, selayaknya pendidikan perlu memanfaatkan teknologi. Pemanfaatan teknologi dapat meningkatkan mutu pendidikan sehingga bermunculanlah model-model pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan teknologi. Pada penelitian kali ini peneliti menggunakan model flipped classroom yang dipadukan dengan model kooperatif tipe jigsaw untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar dikelas. Sebelum penelitan peneliti melakukan tahap pra siklus untuk memberi gambaran tentang model belajar yang akan dipakai sekaligus dibagikan tes awal untuk melihat kemampuan dasar siswa. Selain itu peneliti juga membagi siswa menjadi kelompok asal dan kelompok ahli. Peneliti memberikan sumber belajar dan bahan diskusi secara online pada kelompok ahli untuk dipelajari. Pada saat tatap muka, siswa memiliki waktu lebih banyak untuk meluruskan konsep, mendiskusikan hal - hal yang belum dimengerti saat belajar online. Siswa juga memiliki waktu lebih untuk menyampaikan gagasan dan ilmu kepada kelompok asalnya. Kegiatan pembelajaran ini berpusat pada siswa. Siswa menjadi lebih termotivasi, sehingga lebih aktif mengikuti rangkaian pembelajaran baik saat online maupun saat tatap muka. Hasil belajar siswa meningkat dapat dilihat dari hasil observasi dan hasil tes yang dilakukan siswa setiap akhir siklus.
Testing the efficacy of atmospheric boundary layer height detection algorithms using uncrewed aircraft system data from MOSAiC
Authors: Jozef Gina , Cassano John , Dahlke Sandro , de Boer Gijs
Published: July 2022

Abstract. During the Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) expedition, meteorological conditions over the lowest
1 km of the atmosphere were sampled with the DataHawk2 (DH2) fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS). These in situ observations of the central Arctic atmosphere are some of the most extensive to date and provide unique insight into the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) structure. The ABL is an important component of the Arctic climate, as it can be closely coupled to cloud properties, surface fluxes, and the atmospheric radiation
budget. The high temporal resolution of the UAS observations allows us to manually identify the ABL height (ZABL) for 65 out of the total
89 flights conducted over the central Arctic Ocean between 23 March and 26 July 2020 by visually analyzing profiles of virtual potential
temperature, humidity, and bulk Richardson number. Comparing this subjective ZABL with ZABL identified by various previously
published automated objective methods allows us to determine which objective methods are most successful at accurately identifying ZABL in
the central Arctic environment and how the success of the methods differs based on stability regime. The objective methods we use are the
Liu–Liang, Heffter, virtual potential temperature gradient maximum, and bulk Richardson number methods. In the process of testing these objective
methods on the DH2 data, numerical thresholds were adapted to work best for the UAS-based sampling. To determine if conclusions are robust across
different measurement platforms, the subjective and objective ZABL determination processes were repeated using the radiosonde profile
closest in time to each DH2 flight. For both the DH2 and radiosonde data, it is determined that the bulk Richardson number method is the most
successful at identifying ZABL, while the Liu–Liang method is least successful. The results of this study are expected to be beneficial
for upcoming observational and modeling efforts regarding the central Arctic ABL.
Instabilities, Dynamics, and Energetics accompanying Atmospheric Layering (IDEAL): high-resolution in situ observations and modeling in and above the nocturnal boundary layer
Authors: Doddi Abhiram , Lawrence Dale , Fritts David , Wang Ling , Lund Thomas , Brown William , Zajic Dragan , Kantha Lakshmi
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The Instabilities, Dynamics, and Energetics accompanying Atmospheric Layering (IDEAL) program was conceived to improve understanding of the dynamics of thin strongly stratified “sheet” and deeper weakly stratified “layer” (S&L) structures in the lower troposphere under strongly stable conditions. The field portion of the IDEAL program was conducted from 24 October to 15 November 2017 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, to target nighttime lower troposphere S&L conditions. It employed a synergistic combination of observations by multiple simultaneous DataHawk-2 (DH2) small unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs) and concurrent ground-based profiling by the NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory Integrated Sounding System (ISS) comprising a wind profiler radar and hourly high-resolution radiosonde soundings. DH2 measurement intervals as well as vertical (∼ 2–4 km) and horizontal (∼ 5–10 km) flight trajectories were chosen based on local high-resolution weather forecasting and guided by near-real-time ISS measurements. These flights combined simultaneous vertical and slant-path profiling, and/or horizontal racetrack sampling, spanning several hours before sunrise. High-spatial- and temporal-resolution data were downlinked in real time to enable near-real-time changes in DH2 flight paths based on observed flow features. The IDEAL field program performed 70 DH2 flights on 16 d, coordinated with 93 high-resolution radiosonde soundings. In this paper, raw and derived measurements from this campaign are outlined, and preliminary analyses are briefly described. This data set, along with “quick look” figures, is available for access by other researchers, as described herein.
Tectonostratigraphic evolution of the Slyne Basin
Authors: O'Sullivan Conor M. , Childs Conrad J. , Saqab Muhammad Mudasar , Walsh John J. , Shannon Patrick M.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The Slyne Basin, located offshore NW Ireland, is a narrow and elongate basin composed of a series of interconnected grabens and half-grabens, separated by transfer zones coincident with deep Caledonian-aged crustal structures. The basin is the product of a complex, polyphase structural evolution stretching from the Permian to the Miocene. Relatively low-strain episodic rifting occurred in the Late Permian and the latest Triassic to Middle Jurassic, with the main phase of rifting occurring in the Late Jurassic. These extensional events were punctuated by periods of tectonic quiescence during the Early Triassic, and regional uplift and erosion during the late Middle Jurassic. Late Jurassic strain was primarily accommodated by several kilometres of slip on the basin-bounding faults, which formed through the breaching of relay ramps between left-stepping fault segments developed during earlier Permian and Early-Mid Jurassic rift phases. Following the cessation of rifting at the end of the Jurassic, the area experienced kilometre-scale uplift and erosion during the Early Cretaceous and second, less-severe phase of denudation during the Palaeocene. These post-rift events formed a distinct regional post-rift unconformity and resulted in a reduced post-rift sedimentary section. The structural evolution of the Slyne Basin is influenced by pre-existing Caledonian structures at a high angle to the basinal trend. The basin illustrates a rarely documented style of fault reactivation in which basin-bounding faults are oblique to the earlier structural trend, but the initial fault segments are parallel to this trend. The result is a reversal of the sense of stepping of the initial fault segments generally associated with basement control on basin-bounding faults.
The frequency of lightning super-bolts in winter thunderstorms associated with Mediterranean cyclones
Authors: Yair Yoav , Price Colin , Lynn Barry , Kurzets Menahem , Namia-Cohen Yannai
Published: July 2022

The distribution of cloud-to-ground lightning energies is well established, and its most extreme values appear only in extremely rare flashes (< 0.0001%), defined as lightning "super-bolts". There are varying definitions of the specific energy values of super-bolts, depending on the detector or mode of observation. When using optical energy as viewed from a satellite, one usually refers to the brightest flashes (103 times brighter than average), while when relating to the electromagnetic radiation received by lightning detection networks, the definition revolves around the strongest signals in the VLF or ELF range, or the largest peak-current or charge-moment-change (CMC) inferred from the signal. These are all different metrics for evaluating the lightning's intensity, and they are inter-related and exhibit mutual dependence (e.g. extreme values of peak current positively correlate with extreme VLF amplitudes).

The global distribution of these extremely powerful lightning is remarkably different from that of normal lightning, which are concentrated in the 3 convective "chimneys" of tropical Africa, South America and the maritime continent in South-east Asia. Superbolts are found mostly over the oceans and near coastlines, such as Sea of Japan, the North Sea and in the Andes mountains (Holzworth et al., 2019). They are also discovered in maritime winter storms over the Mediterranean Sea, which is one of the most prolific regions, especially in the months November-January.

We present the climatology of east-Mediterranean super-bolts (peak current > 200 kA), and compare data obtained by various lightning detection networks (ENTLN, WWLLN and ILDN). Some storms exhibit a larger percentage of superbolts compared with the global average, up to 0.65% of total flashes. While the physical mechanisms producing these powerful flashes remains unknown, we suggest that such flashes are more common when large amounts of desert dust aerosols, coming from the Sahara Desert, are ingested into maritime winter cyclones and contribute to convective invigoration, enhanced freezing and efficient charge separation. Initial modelling results will be discussed.