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Bibliometric Analysis of Human Resource Management Research in the Field of Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: 2019-2023 Study
Authors: Jati Hendra
Published: October 2023

Purpose – This paper presents and discusses the mapping of the research landscape in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the field of health services, especially during 2019-2023. This research was conducted through bibliometric analysis of major journals and publications. Through this approach, we analyze the patterns, trends, and characteristics of publications related to HRM in the health care sector that have been published.

Design/methodology/approach – Bibliographical data was obtained from Scopus database sources, including leading journals and trusted publications in the field of HRM. We analyze the country where the research was conducted, local and global citation analysis. In addition, we also analyze citation patterns, map collaboration networks between authors, and identify the most dominant research themes in the HRM field over the last 5 years using VOSviewer software.

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Findings and Discussion – The results of research by mapping using the keywords "healthcare", "health service", "human resource", and "human resource development" during 2019-2023 obtained 8,680 articles which were then filtered into 236 articles and 138 articles were eligible to use. The country with the highest contribution was India with a percentage of 18.44%, then England with a percentage of 15.53%, Australia with 14.56%, and the United States with 12.62%, the rest were other countries. Based on trend analysis using keywords, in the period before 2020 the research keywords that appeared a lot were behavioral research, environmental management, environmental performance, customer satisfaction, quality control, competition, etc. During the period of the outbreak of COVID-19, the research keywords that appeared a lot were keywords related to members of health service agencies, especially in the service and performance of health workers. In the period after COVID-19 had subsided, the focus was on efforts to revive the health care sector from the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing the productivity of health workers through strategic human resource management and improving internal communications.

Conclusion – Based on the trend, it is advisable to research topics that are rarely discussed such as green human resource management, IoT, digitalization and the use of quantitative analysis such as Structural Equation Modeling.
Marital Satisfaction and Quality of Life among Married Women: Moderating Role of Attachment Styles
Authors: Shafique Amna , Yousaf Kainaat , Irfan Almas
Published: October 2023

This research examined the relationship between marital satisfaction, attachment styles and quality of life among married women. It was hypothesized that there would be a relationship between marital satisfaction and quality of life and attachment styles are likely to moderate between them. Quantitative correlational survey research design was used to conduct the research. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to collect data from 80 married women age ranging from 25-45 years (M=32; SD=1.2). Demographic sheet, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (Olson & Fowers, 1993), Adult Attachment Scale (Collins & Read, 1990), and WHOQOL-BREF (WHO, 1997) were used to collect data. Results revealed that marital satisfaction and secure attachment style were positively correlated to quality of life along with four domains. Secure attachment style act as a moderator between marital satisfaction and physical, environmental health and social relationships. Finding of this study has implications for mothers in understanding how their interactions influence children.
Organizational Commitment to Minang Organization Management in Sintang City
Authors: Huda Atika Nurul , Qudsyi Hazhira
Published: October 2023

Background: Organizational commitment is an important thing for every member who joins the organization. One of the things to be able to see organizational commitment in members of the organization is when the organization is having problems. Study aims: This study aims to find out what factors form the basis of someone's organizational commitment who survives in an organization that is having problems and how to control the organizational commitment they have. Method: respondents of this study were the management of the Minang Family Association in Sintang City who faced organizational problems and also problems that attacked individual members of the organization. This study uses a qualitative approach with interview and observation methods as a tool for collecting data. Result: Describe briefly about study findings. Conclusion: there are five things that become a factor for someone to stay in an organization when the organization is having problems, namely affective commitment, normative commitment, continuance commitment, socio-culture, and religiosity. The way that someone does to exercise control over their commitments so that they remain strong when the organization has problems is to regard existing problems as something that is normal for everyone to face and not make problems a burden but make problems as encouragement and improve themselves and the organization to be able to grow to be better.
An Overview Grit Implementation among Psychology Students at Private Universities
Authors: Sulaeman Budi
Published: October 2023

In studies, students will face some common problems, such as (a) not being able to complete their studies well, (b) giving up easily when facing learning difficulties, (c) getting a relatively low GPA, and (d) failing to adjust as a new student. This study aims to provide an overview of the implementation of Grit in Psychology students at a Private Universities. Angela Duckworth developed the Grit concept. Duckworth defines Grit as perseverance and passion for long-term goals. This research uses a descriptive quantitative method with a convenience sampling technique. The participants were 336 students, 46 males and 290 females (M: 38.37 and SD: 4.89). Researchers used a Grit scale measuring instrument developed by Angela Duckworth, consisting of 12 items. This measuring instrument is prepared based on two aspects of Grit: perseverance of effort and consistency of interest. Data collection in this study was conducted online using Google Forms. The data processing technique applied is descriptive statistics. The results showed that 243 respondents, or 72%, were classified as Quite Gritty. Meanwhile, 82 respondents, or 25%, have the quality of being classified as Gritty, and the other 3% are classified as not Gritty. Individuals with Quite Gritty refer to individuals who do not easily despair when experiencing difficulties and are persistent in trying to achieve goals. To improve their quality, students need assistance from academic advisors to develop their study plans.
“IPK EMPAT” Module Training to Improve Soft Skills among University Students
Authors: Hyoscyamina Darosy Endah , Dewi Endah Kumala , Pariman Pariman , Karim Chamilul Hikam Al
Published: October 2023

Background: There is a gap between the competencies of college graduates and the needs of the world of work. Universities are considered unable to meet expectations in the development of soft skills, so there is a need for efforts to increase student competence. Study aims: This study aims to fill the existing gaps related to graduate competencies and the expected competencies with the "IPK EMPAT" Module training. Method: The research design used was a pretest post-test control group design. There were 70 students in that became participants; 35 experimental groups and 35 control groups. The pre test was given before the training and the post test was given after the “IPK EMPAT” module training conducted. The collected data were processed by the U-Mann Whitney. Result: The results showed a significant difference (p = 0.000) between the experimental group (Mean Rank 53.00) and the control group (Mean Rank 18.00). Conclusion: The research hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, namely the “IPK EMPAT” training could improve students' soft skills. The results of this study provide optimism for improving soft skills with training.
The Effect of Adversity Intelligence and Academic Stress among Students
Authors: Rohmah Imroatur , Lataruva Eisha
Published: October 2023

Students when facing many assignments from lecturers often experience academic stress. Students who are less able to control themselves and manage learning in doing assignments cause confusion even to stress. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of adversity intelligence on academic stress in college students. This research method uses a type of cross sectional. The population in this study was 186 new master students of the faculty of economics and business, Diponegoro University. The sampling technique in this study was using purposive random sampling technique. Data collection techniques in this study used questionnaires with 32 item the alpha coefficient for each instrument 0,415 – 0,732. The data analysis technique uses simple linear regression analysis. Data analysis with a simple linear regression test showed that there was a significant negative relationship between adversity intelligence and student academic stress. The higher the adversity intelligence, the lower the student's academic stress. Based on the results of the hypothesis using the multiple linear regression test in Table 3 it is known that the t value is -9.128 with a significance of .000. This value indicates that the hypothesis is accepted. It means adversity intelligence negatively and significantly related to academic stress. The effective contribution of adversity intelligence to academic stress was 31.2%. Conclusion, Adversity intelligence has a significant negative relationship with academic stress. The higher it is adversity intelligence, the lower the student's academic stress. On the contrary, lower adversity intelligence the higher the student's academic stress.
The Relationship Between Gender, Age, and Prosocial Behavior in College Students
Authors: Dewi Endah Kumala , Santosa Trifena Tirza , Rusmawati Diana
Published: October 2023

Background: The last events of the pandemic, rapid advancements in technology, the never-ending demands of college student life, and the stress it has caused, may have changed the way the student's tendency to engage in prosocial behavior. Meanwhile, prosocial behavior has proved to increase students' well-being, sense of peace, and happiness, which combat all of that stress. Study aims: This study aims examine potential differences in prosocial behavior among college students based on gender and age. Method: This research utilizes a quantitative and cross- sectional study. Using convenience sampling, there are 193 participants aged between 19 to 24 years old, consisting of 30 men and 163 women. Result: Prosocial Behavior Scale (31 items, α=0,907) were used to collect the data, while Mann- Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis were used in the data analysis with the help of SPSS version 22. Conclusion: It was found that there is no significant correlation between gender (0.318, p <0.05), age (0.242, p < 0.05), and prosocial behavior in college students, this indicates that an individual's decision to engage in the act of helping and benefiting others are not determined by gender and age differences.
Assessing Attachment Using Projective Tests: A Scoping Review on Adolescent and Adult Studies
Authors: Maharani Fika Nadia Tirta , Wijayanti Aldani Putri , Kahija Yohanis Frans La , Dewi Kartika Sari , Ediati Annastasia
Published: October 2023

Background: Projective assessment has been widely used in clinical settings to reveal personal characteristics, including relationship attachment. However, more often attachment was observed in children, rather than older groups. Study aims: The present study aims to conduct scoping review on projective test that had been used to assess a parent-child attachment reported by adolescents and adults. Method: We search original articles in ScienceDirect, Scopus, EBSCOhost, Proquest and Emerald Insight. Initial search resulted 2447 articles, but after selection process was done, finally there are 11 articles to be reviewed. Results: Three projective tests had been used frequently to assess attachment on adolescents and adults were: 1) the Adult Attachment Picture System (AAP); (2) the Bird’s Nest Drawings (BND); and (3) the Draw-a-person test (DAP). These tools were predominantly developed in US and European cuntries. Similar tools validated in Asian countries is very imited. Conclusion: Future studies, particularly outside US and Eurpean countries, need to validate these measures prior to the study.
Depression in Indonesian Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: A Descriptive Study from The Population-Based Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS)
Authors: Rinaldi Martaria Rizky , Yuniarti Kwartarini Wahyu
Published: October 2023

Background: Indonesia is included in the top ten countries worldwide with the highest prevalence of diabetes cases. Diabetes is a persistent condition that cannot be fully treated and can cause complications, amputations, and mortality. Living with diabetes is associated with negative emotions, including depression. Study aims: The primary objective of this research is to detect depression among individuals with diabetes mellitus in Indonesia. Method: Data from the 2014 Indonesia Family Life Survey were used in this study. Adults with diabetes mellitus were included in this research, with complete socio-demographic and depression scale data. The 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale was used to measure depression symptoms. The data underwent analysis through descriptive analysis, independent sample t-test, and ANOVA. The Result: The research included 566 adults with diabetes mellitus, and 114 (20.1%) of them displayed symptoms of depression. The average age of the subjects was 51.97 years, and the average duration of diabetes was 4.17 years, with 309 (54.6%) of them being female. There were no differences in depression levels between gender (t=0.891, p> 0.05) or in the length of time since diagnosis (t= 1.023, p> 0.05). In contrast, there were age group differences (F = 4.950, p < 0.01); these differences were between early adult groups with middle and late adult group, but not between middle and late adults. Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus patients frequently experience depression. It is crucial to give equal importance to managing both conditions simultaneously to enhance the overall well-being and health outcomes of these patients.
Social Support as A Protective Factor for Widows’ Resilience: A Systematic Literatur Review
Authors: Awaliah Putri , Adenika Ridha , Kaloeti Dian Veronika Sakti
Published: October 2023

The most difficult loss is the loss of a life partner. The death of a spouse is not easily accepted by individuals, especially by women, because they have to bear all the stressors. After the death of a spouse, widows make adjustments in carrying out multiple roles, facing negative stigma from society related to their widowhood. Resilience is needed by individuals to be able to survive in difficult circumstances. The ability of resilience in individuals depends on how much social support is obtained as an individual protective factor in dealing with pressure. This study aims to determine resilience in widows after the death of their spouse based on social support. This study uses a systematic literature review method by reviewing research articles published from 2013-2023, using online databases including Science Direct, Scopus, ResearchGate, Academia, SAGE Pub. Based on review, we have found 10 articles are strongly selected to be reviewed. The keywords used to search for articles were "Resilience Widows" and "Social Support” and “Widowhood". The purpose of this study is was to determine the social support received by widows. The research design uses the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The criteria for articles reviewed are international based articles, using qualitative, quantitative and mix method with widow participants. The results found that the social support that widows need is social support that comes from family and relatives with the availability of sympathy, worry and attention to helps widows get through the grieving process and reduce the negative consequence of loss. Therefore, social support has an important role as a protective factor for widows' resilience in managing stressors and helping the proactive coping process.
Religiosity and Stress Level on Pregnant Women
Authors: Utami Narastri Insan , Purnamasari Santi Esterlita , Fatimah Malida , Maulina Astrid
Published: October 2023

Pregnancy can be a stressful time for women as they prepare for the physical and emotional changes that come with childbirth. Religiosity has been found to have a significant impact on stress levels in various populations. This study aims to understand the relationship between religiosity and stress level of pregnant women. It is a quantitative research. The study included 53 Muslim pregnant women participants. Data was taken using the Religiosity Scale and Stress Level Scale. The data was analyzed by product moment analysis correlation. The result of the analysis showed a negative and strong correlation between religiosity and stress levels, with a coefficient correlation (rxy)= -0,894 (p<0,01) and a coefficient determination of 0,796. Based on this data, it was concluded that religiosity contributed effectively to the stress levels of Muslim pregnant women by 79,6%. The hypothesis was proven, that there was a relationship between religiosity and stress level among Muslim pregnant women. The study underscores the importance of understanding the complex interplay between religion and mental health. The findings suggest that religiosity can be an effective factor in reducing stress levels in Muslim pregnant women.
Stability of initial-boundary value problem for quasilinear viscoelastic equations
Authors: Jin Kun-Peng , Liang Jin , Xiao Ti-Jun
Published: October 2023

We investigate the stability of the initial-boundary value problem for the quasilinear viscoelastic equation $$\displaylines{ |u_t|^{\rho}u_{tt}-\Delta u_{tt}-\Delta u+\int_0^tg(t-s)\Delta u(s)ds=0, \quad \text{in }\Omega\times(0,+\infty),\cr u=0,\quad \text{in }\partial\Omega\times(0,+\infty),\cr u(\cdot, 0)=u_0(x),\quad u_t(\cdot, 0)=u_1(x), \quad \text{in }\Omega, }$$ where \(\Omega\) is a bounded domain of \(\mathbb{R}^{n}\; (n\geq 1)\) with smooth boundary \(\partial\Omega\), \(\rho\) is a positive real number, and g(t) is the relaxation function. We present a general polynomial decay result under some weak conditions on g, which generalizes and improves the existing related results. Moreover, under the condition \(g'(t)\leq -\xi(t)g^{p}(t)\), we obtain uniform exponential and polynomial decay rates for \(1\leq p<2\), while in the previous literature only the case \(1\leq p<3/2\) was studied. Finally, under a general condition \(g'(t)\leq -H(g(t))\), we establish a fine decay estimate, which is stronger than the previous results.

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Strategi Self Quality Tanpa Merasa Tersaingi ala Emanuel Omedetho Jermias
Authors: Rahman Abdul
Published: October 2023

Kualitas diri acapkali kurang disadari sebagai salah satu faktor penentu dalam meraih kesuksesan. Ajaran agama menekankan bagi setiap umatnya untuk terus berbenah agar dapat meningkatkan kualitas diri sepanjang waktu. Demi meraih kesuksesan, terkadang seseorang mengedepankan persaingan, termasuk menempuh segala cara. Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengelaborasi kehidupan pribadi dari seorang sosok yang dalam perjalanan hidupnya dapat meraih segala hal yang telah direncanakan secara matang tanpa perlu mengedepankan persaingan. Adapu metode yang digunakan ialah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara mengamati dan melakukan dialog secara langsung (wawancara). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa untuk meningkatkan kualitas diri sebagai modal dasar dalam meraih kesuksesan atau mewujudkan harapan-harapan yang telah dirancang sedemikian rupa, maka Emanuel Omedetho Jermias memandang kehidupan sebagai sebuah perjalanan menuju destinasi yang harus dilalui dengan cara berkolaborasi dengan orang lain. Bagi dia, hidup bukanlah sebuah persaingan, karena tidak ada kesuksesan yang dapat diraih tanpa adanya kolaborasi. Kualitas diri dapat dicapai dengan menempatkan diri sebagai bukan saingan bagi siapa pun. Hidup hanya perlu diisi dengan percaya diri, motivasi, fokus pada diri sendiri, peningkatan kapasitas, dan memaksimalkan potensi diri.
Wagner Group: An instrument of Russian foreign policy? | Grupo Wagner: Um instrumento de Política Externa da Rússia?
Authors: Conceição da Silva Ferreira Carla , Kostiuk Oleksandra , Preisigke Luxinger Rodrigues Yegho
Published: October 2023

In an international context where states seek to diversify their means of external projection, consistent with their traditionalism, Russia maintains a traditional vision of power. In this context, the Wagner Group has emerged as a new instrument that can be used in the pursuit of Russian interests and objectives abroad. Through a comparative case study that draws on Western and Russian academic and journalistic sources, as well as Russian strategic and legal documents, the research aims to understand the role of the Wagner Group in Russian foreign policy. To this end, we begin by investigating the concept of a private military company, then we look into the Group’s origin, history of operations and modus operandi. In addition, we identify other ‘Western’ private military companies and compare their activities and the level of scrutiny they receive in relation to the Russian group. We conclude our research by identifying attempts by international law to respond to the emergence of Wagner and other private military groups.
The Effect of Erigo's Brand Image on Buying Interests of Student
Authors: Hastuti Endah Tri , Liyahana Naimatussaufafida Ardia , Fadhilah Savira Aulia
Published: October 2023

There are several factors that affect consumers' buying interest in a product or service. One of the factors is the brand image of a company. Communication activities are carried out by an enterprise to build a strong and positive brand image. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find out whether Erigo's brand image has an influence on the buying interest of FIKOMM UMBY Student class of 2021. The population in this study was student of the Communication Science Study Program, Mercu Buana University Yogyakarta class of 2021 who came from the regular morning class of 226 Student, while the research sample used the Isaac and Michael sampling technique as many as 139 Student. Data collection uses a questionnaire containing statements related to brand image and buying interest. This research uses a type of quantitative research with mixed methods. The research data that has been obtained is then analyzed using SPSS software. The results showed that Erigo's brand image had an influence on the buying interest of FIKOMM UMBY Student class of 2021. The magnitude of the influence was 20.6%, so that other factors as much as 79.4% were influenced by other variables that were not studied.
Examining Formative Assessment Practices in Mathematics in Primary Schools: China and Tanzania Comparative review
Authors: Kadau Ibrahimu , Mallya Asha Mussa
Published: October 2023

Evaluation plays an enormous role in the teaching and learning process. Being aware of this, both China and Tanzania use formative assessment to meet the ‎requirements of competence-based curricula especially in mathematics at primary school level. ‎Therefore, the purpose of this study was to look into the formative assessment practices, nature, ‎challenges in mathematics used by Chinese and Tanzanian primary schools. This report used ‎documentary analysis to consult articles, dissertations, and books found in different electronic ‎journals such as ERIC and Science Direct and deem them to have suitable information for the ‎study. The report found that evaluation methods such as test, assignments, homework, and ‎projects are common in both countries. Moreover, some dissimilar is some form of assessment ‎including terminal test and monthly test which are common in Tanzania. Furthermore, bustling ‎classes, heavy teaching loads, and a lack of clarity on the formative assessment implementation ‎strategies have similarly contributed to the ineffective formative assessment in both countries. ‎Further, the researcher recommends the recruitment of mathematics teachers and the provision of ‎in-service and pre-service training to the teachers to reduce ineffectiveness in the implementation ‎of formative assessment in Chinese and Tanzanian primary schools.‎
Kapitał intelektualny sektora przedsiębiorstw na tle produktu krajowego brutto według województw
Authors: Juchniewicz Małgorzata , Tomczyk Urszula
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the results of a study on the relationship between the level of the intellectual capital of companies in the voivodships and the GDP per capita. Used for the analysis a taxonomic classification method, allowed voivodship grouping by intangible resources of companies. On this basis, the selection of diagnostic features, measurement and evaluation of the intellectual capital of the business sector in the provinces was made. Next, the values of correlation coefficients were defined, which showed no statistically significant correlation between the level of intellectual capital in companies and the GDP per capita. There has been, however, determined the relationship between these indicators. Voivodships, in which the intangible assets of enterprises have achieved a high and relatively similar size of the human capital level, structural and environmental conditions also have a high GDP per capita.
Analiza wyników matur z języka polskiego w wybranych województwach
Authors: Kosznik-Biernacka Sylwia
Published: October 2023

The paper presents an analysis of the matriculation exam results of the Polish language at a basic level in Pomorskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodships in 2011. Values of the basic parameters characterizing the results are presented as well as a detailed analysis of variance between the different categories of data was made. The author hypothesized that the matriculation exam results of the written Polish at a basic level can be described by a normal distribution. In order to verify the appropriate analysis was carried out and appropriate compliance testing. Ultimately, it turned out that there is no reason to reject the hypothesis for all categories of data concerned.
Zastosowanie modeli zmiennych jakościowych do badania ceny rynkowej mieszkań
Authors: Batóg Barbara , Foryś Iwona
Published: October 2023

The article presents the results of the housing market survey in Warsaw in 2009 and 2010. Offers were described by a set of several quantitative and qualitative variables, including the transaction price. In the studied years operated the ”Rodzina na swoim” (”Family on its own”) program, in which the housing price limits were introduced on the opportunity to apply for funding. However, the limits of budget expenditure resulted in the introduction of savings and announcement of the program realization in a modified formula. In this context, conducted by the authors the secondary housing market research shows the characteristics of a dwelling eligible for purchase by the state fund. The co-financing threshold in Warsaw was treated as a dichotomous variable (a feature which is included or not in the range of co-financing). Binomial logit models were used for so defined dependent variable. As independent variables were used both quantitative and qualitative housing characteristics. The use of this type of models allows to assess which variables have the greatest impact on the price of meeting the criteria of the State housing assistance program.
Działalność specjalnych stref ekonomicznych
Authors: Czempas Jan
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the characteristics of Special Economic Zones (SEZ). Law acts were given which govern their operation. Effects of their operation for communities and the economy of the country were described, too. The presented data show the value of such variables as aid targeted to each SEZ, their area, the number of permits to start a business, the amount of capital expenditure and the number of created work places.
Moje pół wieku w statystyce
Authors: Kordos Jan
Published: October 2023

The author discusses his work in statistics and CSO from September 1955 to the present day. He was mainly involved in the sampling surveys, the quality of statistical data, estimation methods for small areas, poverty research methods, methods of testing consumer prices and methods of statistical analysis. He also worked in the Department of Economic and Statistical Research CSO and Sciences and the Committee on Mathematical Commission of the CSO. For eight years Jan Kordos worked as an expert or consultant to FAO, the World Bank, Eurostat and the United Nations Statistics Division in Ethiopia, the PRC, Nepal, Lithuania and Latvia. In conclusion, he remembers with gratitude several statisticians who had a significant influence on his work in statistics.
Analiza porównawcza metod pomiaru postaw respondentów
Authors: Kaczmarek Mirosława , Tarka Piotr
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the issue of obtaining high-accuracy measurement of the attitudes of respondents using ordinal scales with different numbers of degrees. Two methods of research — ordinal scales 5- and 7-stage were considered. The key issue was to decide which of these methods can provide a higher level of accuracy in the results. For this purpose, the data collected in a survey of students were compared. The analysis of both types of scales with different numbers of response options included attitudes of the respondents to their value system. The authors indicated the usefulness of the measurement methods, regardless of the number of degrees of the used scale.
Zmiany przestępczości nieletnich
Authors: Adamczyk Magdalena
Published: October 2023

This article reviews the pathological problems among children and adolescents. The analysis included especially data on crimes against life, sexual freedom and morality, as well as crimes against property. There was an increase in juvenile delinquency. The movements in the formation of various crimes is presented. The causes of increase in crime among juvenile were indicated as well.
Konkurencyjność krajów Unii Europejskiej w międzynarodowym handlu usługami
Authors: Kołodziejczak Małgorzata , Pawlak Karolina
Published: October 2023

This article presents a typology of EU countries based on criteria of the exports value in the different types of services and their participation in the total value of services exported. An analysis of the competitive position ex post of the European Union states in the Community trade of services was prepared based on a constructed typology. The study of competitiveness takes into account the transport and tourism (the largest share of turnover) services as well as communications, construction, insurance, financial, IT and information services. The typology of EU countries was created using Ward's method, with a group of hierarchical agglomeration clustering methods.
Aktywność przedsiębiorstw europejskich w rejestrowaniu wzorów przemysłowych i znaków towarowych
Authors: Piekut Marlena
Published: October 2023

This paper presents an analysis of activity of enterprises in registering industrial designs and trademarks in Poland comparing to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. It was found that Poland’s most activity in this field was observed in the 90’s of the last century. In Central and Eastern Europe the most active in registering industrial designs and trademarks per million population were Estonia and Latvia, while the lowest was observed in Slovakia and Hungary.
Diabetes & Eye: Dual Challenge Dealt with Homoeopathy
Authors: Tripathy Tridibesh , Kumar Deepak , Deshmukh Sujit , Das Shankar , Singh Dharmendra Pratap , Prusty Umakant , Pattanaik Jeevan Krushna , Pradhan Pramod Bihary , Dubey Anil , Kumar Anjani , Dwivedi Rakesh , Gautam Mohini
Published: October 2023

When a person’s blood sugar levels elevate beyond normal ranges, the body undergoes a condition known as hyperglycemia or diabetes that can harm several organs of the body. The elevated glucose level can lead to insulin resistance. As a result of surging of blood glucose levels, the Protein Kinase C (PKC) is activated thereby expediting polyol pathway. These inflammatory mechanisms ultimately harm the body as a whole there by affecting organs like eyes, nerves & blood vessels. The article looks into the inflammatory processes while describing the altered physiology & the ensuing pathology inside the body. The current article looks into the current situation of this issue in India. Thereafter the article discusses the diagnosis, prevention & management of this condition. Following that, it explores what homoeopathy can offer to deal with these cases. Suggestive treatment protocol, dietary regimen strategies are discussed as way forward for tackling this challenge.
Studies in Litigation Against the Church in Nigeria: The Case of Basilica of Grace, Abbi
Authors: Enomah S.O. , Onoyemakpo J. A. , Okwelum Chukudi O.
Published: October 2023

This study captures in vivid perspectives, the legal battles that the Church has come to face in recent times in Nigeria over land. For this case-study that is focused on the Basilica of Grace, Abbi in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State Nigeria, attempt shall be made to concentrate on the legal struggles the Church began to face in recent times arising from land hunger and the emergence of the commercializing influence of capitalism on the Church in Nigeria. The Church in Nigeria has become hugely wealthy that attack on it has become quite fashionable with the hope and aim that in the calculated process of litigating with the Church over land, the Church may cave into settlement with the disputants and in the process, the disputants may ‘hack into the finances of the Church’ and ‘chop out a large chunk-of-cash from the tilt of the Church’ in order for the Church to have peace. This study which adopts the doctrinal method interrogates the circumstances that led the Basilica of Grace, Abbi (under the Registered Trustees of Diocese of Ndokwa Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion) into a pernicious legal battle with Femi Ojuyenum and six others representing Ogwezzi-Amacha family of Umu-Onyugba Street of Abbi. The study traces the origin of the grant of the land to the Church, the ceding of a part to the State for School as a Missionary Society and the pseudo reversionary claim of the Ogwezzi-Amacha family and the conveyance of same to unscrupulous ‘money bags’ in Abbi community who have taken turns to transfer the land in millions from one ‘Barron’ to another to the discomfiture of the Church at Abbi. It further interrogates the legal processes and pleadings of the parties through the trial court to the various appellate courts in details and captures the socio-legal influences driving the litigation. The study finds that those who dabbled into the litigation with the Basilica of Grace did so for selfish interest and in a calculated desire to upturn the grant made by the early fathers of Abbi community to the Christian Missionary Society on the spurious claims that those forefathers who made the grant in relative antiquity were merely overwhelmed by European civilizing influence and uninformed of the ancient and current value of land. The study found further that the litigation was being fought in the face of a customary arbitration against the antagonists of the Church. The study therefore suggests and recommends that the claims and attacks against the grant and the Church should be repudiated and dropped by the defendants to ‘allow sleeping dog lie’.
Teachers’ Perceptions of Emergency Remote Teaching During COVID-19 at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Authors: Al Balushi Sabah , Khan Mohammad Athar
Published: October 2023

The uncertain situation emerging from COVID-19 led to an unprecedented suspension of face-to-face classes and the adoption of emergency remote teaching (ERT) in higher education institutions (HEIs). However, ERT required specific skills on the part of the teachers. As higher education systems gradually revert to normalcy, it is vital to reflect on ERT practices. Hence, this study investigates, in retrospect, the experiences of the General Foundation Programme (GFP) teachers at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman in conducting and adapting to ERT. The exploratory study uses an online questionnaire and the analysis is based on 102 teacher responses. The results of the quantitative data were analyzed and complemented with an extensive literature review. The findings can be grouped into six themes: teachers’ awareness of ERT and online teaching, readiness to deliver ERT, course management, students’ readiness, emotions in ERT, and effectiveness and future potential of remote teaching. The study suggests ways for HEIs to adapt to emergency teaching and learning and prepare for the effective implementation of online teaching. The paper provides insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with the emerging modalities of online teaching and informs decision and policy makers to develop a framework for their implementation. These findings have important implications for crisis management and the effective implementation of online teaching and learning in tertiary education. This study fills a gap in online teaching and learning research of the understudied context of a GFP in the Arab Gulf context.
Giving it both barrels at the Guardian
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: October 2023

My new article is up at the  Guardian  . This time, I have taken off the Conciliatory Hat, and I’m saying it how I honestly believe it is: publishing your science behind a paywall is immoral.
Where do formatted references come from?
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: October 2023

It’s an oddity to me that when publishers try to justify their existence with long lists of the valuable services they provide, they usually skip lightly over one of the few really big ones.
Gestión hospitalaria en tiempos de pandemia. Una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Gonzáles Castillo Araceli del Milagro , Mesta Delgado Rosio del Pilar , Puican Orbegoso Indira Ruth , Heredia Llatas Flor Delicia
Published: October 2023

La pandemia del SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) ha cambiado drásticamente toda la práctica del trabajo multidisciplinario en los hospitales. En consecuencia, se tomaron medidas mundiales para realizar cambios de hospitales de acuerdo a las posibilidades y capacidades de cada región. Es allí donde la gestión hospitalaria toma lugar, con la capacidad de trabajo en equipo, el manejo emocional y el respeto por las decisiones de la organización hicieron posible enfrentar los desafíos derivados de la pandemia y que el departamento de enfermería pueda manejar el desempeño con calma y sistematicidad. El objetivo fue describir la gestión hospitalaria en la pandemia a partir de una revisión bibliográfica. Para la realización del artículo de revisión se utilizaron las bases de datos Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus y PubMed. Se tomaron en cuenta los siguientes criterios: 40 artículos publicados entre el 2020 y 2022, escritos en español, inglés o portugués de acceso gratuito, cuya área temática es ciencias de la salud y el contexto se haya desarrollado durante la pandemia de la COVID-19. Durante la pandemia, se notó los desafíos inesperados de la gestión hospitalaria, se creó un sistema sólido de gestión de emergencias para movilizar eficazmente todo el personal de salud disponible; reforzar habilidades y capacitar personal en muy poco tiempo; brindar apoyo logístico confiable a los equipos de defensa de primera línea; además de alentar al personal de salud durante la pandemia; y así se contribuye significativamente a la lucha contra el COVID-19.
Presupuesto por resultado y calidad de gasto en la gestión de los programas presupuestales del Sector Salud: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Gutierrez Yucra Nancy
Published: October 2023

El objetivo principal de este estudio fue analizar la influencia del Presupuesto por Resultados y la Calidad del Gasto en la gestión de los Programas Presupuestales en el sector salud. A través de una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva en diversas bases de datos, se pudo establecer que tanto el Presupuesto por Resultados como la calidad del gasto tienen un impacto positivo en varios aspectos clave de la gestión en el ámbito de la salud, incluyendo la gestión sanitaria, financiera y de recursos humanos de los programas presupuestales en el sector salud. Este hallazgo subraya la importancia de una asignación adecuada de los recursos públicos y de una ejecución del gasto eficiente y efectiva.
A Socio-Ecological Approach to Multi-Dimensional Inequality
Authors: Müller Larissa
Published: October 2023

São Paulo, a city characterised by rapid urbanisation, long-term governmental neglect, and a widening societal gap, faces a complex challenge. Communities within the city experience extreme multidimensional inequality, marked by socio-economic vulnerabilities which stem from their marginalisation from society. In addition, the degradation of critical ecological systems and mounting climate change pressures intensify the risks of environmental disasters, creating a situation of extreme double exposure. This means that vulnerable communities in São Paulo contend with not only socio-economic vulnerabilities but also face heightened environmental risks.

While Brazil’s policies took significant steps in the 1980s with the creation of the Estatuto da Cidade (City Statute in 2001) to address social inequality, current solutions are still unable to adequately reduce the multitude of vulnerabilities that marginalised communities face. In order to ensure a high standard of liveability and foster an environment of resilience for São Paulo communities, a comprehensive analysis that exposes the factors that contribute to the creation of multi-dimensional inequality is required. Firstly, recognising that inequality is not just a matter of income but is intricately linked to spatial and environmental dimensions.

This policy brief calls for a holistic approach that recognises the interconnectedness of socio-economic vulnerability and environmental risks. By adopting the principles of a socio-ecological approach and conducting a comprehensive socio-spatial analysis, São Paulo can chart a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future for all its residents.
Wear Observations Of Cemented Carbide Tips In Reciprocating Sawing Of Structural Steel
Authors: Bezuidenhout Martin , Wartbichler Reinhold , Tarragó José-Maria , Beltz de Arancibia Christa , Moseley Steven , Sacks Natasha
Published: October 2023

The performance of different hardmetal cutting tip grades were investigated in this study for handheld powered reciprocating sawing of structural steel. Variants consisted of submicron-grained WC with ~14 wt.% Co binder and fine-grained WC with ~9 wt.% Co binder content. The latter was tested with and without a PVD TiAlN-based coating. Microscopy techniques were applied to analyse the wear according to the performance indicators of an industry relevant application case. Early fractures were dominant on all blades with uncoated tips. Contextually, this was not considered as traditional catastrophic failure since the blades remained operational until tips were near to or completely removed. Fractures were delayed on coated tips with signs of fatigue observed in the microstructure. Based on the main tool life limiting wear observations, critical areas are discussed which, when addressed during cutting tip manufacturing, would be expected to enhance the on-site performance of the tools.
Reactive Sintering Of Diamond Enhanced Cemented Carbides
Authors: von Spalden M. , Pötschke J.
Published: October 2023

In this work, a new approach for preparation of diamond enhanced cemented carbides (DECC) has been evaluated. The main challenge to overcome is the phase transformation of metastable diamond into graphite during sintering. Despite using field assisted sintering to reduce sintering time and temperature as well as a Ni-based binder system instead of Co, graphitisation cannot be fully suppressed. To further reduce the amount of formed graphite, reactive sintering was evaluated to reduce the necessary sintering temperature, due to high sinter activity. Different approaches regarding carbon source and the extent of reactive material were pursued. Reactively sintered DECC could be successfully prepared and did help to understand the kinetics of in-situ WC formation as well as the degradation of diamond during the sintering process. Upon introducing a carbon deficit in a WC-Ni based hardmetal composition the relative density of the resulting DECC was increased at a lower sintering temperature.
Influence Of The Amount Of Recycled Cemented Carbide Powder On The Mechanical Properties Of WC-Co Parts Sintered By Unconventional Technologies
Authors: Mégret Alexandre , Rodriguez Paco , Broeckmann, Christoph , Vitry Véronique , Delaunois Fabienne
Published: October 2023

The trend in the cemented carbide field is to reduce the use of raw cobalt powder in tungsten carbide parts and to develop new binders: indeed, the cobalt price fluctuates extremely due to different factors, mainly its massive use in batteries of electrical vehicles, and its extraction as by-product of copper and nickel mining. The use of a recycled tungsten-cobalt carbide powder skirts the cobalt problem and allows the sintering of WC-Co parts without raw Co powder. In this study, the material is composed of two powders: a powder made from raw materials (WC and Co powders mixed togethers) and a recycled powder (crushed powder containing 7.5 wt.% Co). HIP and SPS are used as sintering technologies before morphological and mechanical characterizations. Mechanical properties of these samples can be tuned with the addition of recycled powder and the parts resulting from the experiments are in total competition with conventional ones.
Stunting Interventions in Developing Countries: Literature Review
Authors: Fardila elba  , Hassan Hafizah Che , Umar Nur Syazana , Hilmanto Dany
Published: October 2023

Stunting is a condition in which a toddler is shorter than their own age. This condition is defined as having a body length or height that is greater than the - 2 SD median of WHO child development criteria. Childhood stunting can have an effect on growth and development. Growth is not ideal, and developmental hurdles arise from birth, resulting in low educational achievement later in life. To reduce the risk of stunting, it is essential to identify and implement appropriate and optimal action as soon as possible in order to avoid or minimize lasting negative effects on children's growth and development. It aims at determining the way in which stunt interventions take place in a few developing countries. The research plan utilized may be a Writing Survey utilizing the Prisma strategy, which depicts the comes about of hindering intercessions in creating countries. Fifteen articles met the incorporation criteria. Most come about of the article talks about education intervention and multi-micronutrients. In Indonesia, four articles show results with a significant impact on the p-value. and;0.05,  3 articles had no effect in Cambodia, 2 articles showed significant results in India, and  3 influential articles in Ethiopia with p-value and;0.05, impact had a p-value of <0.05.