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‘We Have No Hope for Anything’: Exploring Interconnected Economic, Social and Environmental Risks to Adolescents in Lebanon
Authors: Devonald Megan , Jones Nicola , Youssef Sally
Published: February 2022

Sustainable development is an effort to balance social progress with environmental equilibrium and economic growth. Young people affected by forced displacement are particularly vulnerable to the economic, environmental and social challenges of their surroundings. Using a framework that centres sustainable development on these three interconnected pillars, this article explores how the economic and environmental contexts in Lebanon impact adolescents’ and youth social development, drawing on qualitative data from adolescents in refugee and host community settings. The article highlights that adolescents face economic challenges because of the national economic crisis, exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns and service closures, poor labour market opportunities for youth—and for refugees in particular—and rising living costs. The environmental challenges facing adolescents include inadequate shelter (especially in collective shelters and informal tented shelters) and inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities. These economic and environmental conditions in turn influence adolescents’ social capabilities such as their physical and mental health, and voice and agency. The article concludes by highlighting the need for a more integrated approach to sustainable development that will allow both present and future generations in Lebanon to meet their own needs and live empowered lives. It outlines measures that could help achieve this approach, including: creating policies and programmes that promote investment in technical and soft skills-building to equip young people with the skills they need to take up jobs within the green economy; investing in adolescent-friendly social protection with linkages to environmental projects; and improved shelter, health and WASH facilities, particularly in response to the ongoing and future impacts of climate change.
On the Determinants of Green Technology Diffusion: An Empirical Analysis of Economic, Social, Political, and Environmental Factors
Authors: Agan Busra , Balcilar Mehmet
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of economic, social, political, and environmental factors in determining green technology diffusion. We use a unique annual panel dataset covering 58 nations from 1990 to 2019. Based on dynamic panel data models estimated using system generalized method of moments (GMM), we test whether the technological achievement of nations, general technology diffusion trends, environmental performance, democratic accountability, income distribution, foreign direct investment, income level, and socioeconomic conditions are significant determinants. Our findings indicate that green technology diffusion has a significant relationship with all of these factors. We obtain new evidence that general or brown technological innovation, diffusion, and achievement trends in a country are significant drivers of environmental technology diffusion. The findings of our paper have significant implications for sustainable development, given the importance of green products and technologies. The results of the study suggest that policies aimed at promoting the diffusion of green technologies may not be successful in the presence of unfavorable economic, social, political, or environmental conditions.
Paralympic Powerlifting as a Sustainable Way to Improve Strength in Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury and Other Disabilities
Authors: Aidar Felipe J. , Cataldi Stefania , Badicu Georgian , Silva Ana Filipa , Clemente Filipe Manuel , Latino Francesca , Greco Gianpiero , Fischetti Francesco
Published: February 2022

Background: in Paralympic Powerlifting (PP), athletes with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and other disabilities (OD) compete together. However, athletes with SCI are at a disadvantage in terms of force production and transfer. Objective: to analyze the strength and the dynamic and static indicators, at different intensities, tied and untied in athletes with SCI and OD. Methods: the sample presented 10 OD (28.30 ± 4.92 years) and 10 SCI (30.00 ± 4.27 years), classified competitors, and eligible to compete in the sport (all males). Maximum isometric force (MIF); time to MIF (Time); rate of force development (RFD); impulse, variability, and fatigue index (FI); and the dynamic tests of Mean Propulsive Velocity (MPV), Velocity Maximum (Vmax), and Power with loads of 40, 60, and 80% of 1 Repetition Maximum (1 RM), respectively. Results: there were no differences between OD and SCI in dynamic and isometric strength indicators. In MPV, there was an 80% difference between tethered and untethered SCI (p = 0.041). In VMax, there were differences in SCI between tethered and untethered, 40% (p = 0.004) and 80% (p = 0.023), respectively. There were no differences in the other intensities. Conclusion: PP training seems to be a sustainable way to promote strength gains in SCI, since there were no differences between athletes with SCI and OD, as practitioners of Paralympic Powerlifting.
Why Do Local Foodscapes Matter in Building Tourist Trust and Loyalty?
Authors: Yang Jae-Jang , Iyer Rajesh , Lee Yong-Ki
Published: February 2022

This study examines local foodscapes and their dimensions, namely, eco-friendly environment, tradition, infrastructure, accessibility, and price/value, on trust in a store and local food, which in turn impacts loyalty and identified full mediating roles of trust in a store and local food in the relationship between local foodscapes and loyalty. Data were collected from visitors (tourists) who had experienced local foods over the last three months and were analyzed with SmartPLS 3.3.3. The findings show that the dimensions of price/value and eco-friendly environment influence trust in the local store, whereas the history or the tradition along with the eco-friendly environment has an impact on local food consumption—both the local store and the local food influence the level of loyalty among tourists. Implications for theory and practice are discussed within the context of local foodscapes.
Measuring the Innovation Orientation of Organizational Culture: An Application to the Service Provider Companies of the State-Owned Oil Company PEMEX in the Southeast of Mexico
Authors: Pineda-Celaya Lourdes , Andrés-Reina María-Paz , González-Pérez Manuel
Published: February 2022

Organizational culture (OC) is one of the key factors that enables the development of innovation. A great deal of research has analyzed the characteristics that make up an innovation-focused OC; however, none have unified them. This article analyzes and integrates the literature on the characteristics of an innovation OC. Its objective was to test whether there is a specific set of distinctive characteristics of an innovation-focused OC that, once identified, can be implemented and developed by firms. To this end, this study proposed and tested a model for measuring the innovation orientation of an OC. This study collected samples from small- and medium-sized companies from the oil-producing states of Mexico, obtaining information from 176 companies. To determine the group of characteristics that make up an organizational culture of innovation (OCI), the authors applied non-experimental, descriptive, transactional research with a quantitative approach. Results were obtained through the application of the following statistical techniques: Bonnet test, KMO index, Bartlett’s sphericity, Chi-square, confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, principal component analysis and structural equations, which made it possible to measure the level of innovation of the OCI of these companies and to determine the characteristics that comprise it. The proposed model allowed us to identify the existence of a specific group of behavioral characteristics that emanate from a company’s personnel and another group of characteristics that arise from the company itself. Both integrated groups determine whether the OC is focused on innovation. The results also confirmed that the level of innovation of a company depends greatly on its personnel. The authors found no previous work that analyzed these characteristics from the joint perspectives of employees, middle managers and managers. This research considered the opinions of these agents, which confers greater veracity to the findings obtained. The limitations and implications are listed at the end of the study.
The Reuse of Municipal Solid Waste Fly Ash as Flame Retardant Filler: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Zanoletti Alessandra , Ciacci Luca
Published: February 2022

The growing increase in the production of municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) ashes has led to the research of new possibilities to reuse these by-products. This work aims to use MSW fly ash (FA) as a flame retardant filler. The FA was stabilized according to a simple stabilization process involving the mixing of only different ashes: bottom ash (BA), flue gas desulphurization (FGD) residues and coal fly ash (CFA). Stabilized FA, calcite and commercial flame retardants were compared as additives in an epoxy resin or polypropylene (PP) matrix. The self-extinguish performance of fillers was evaluated by fire resistance tests: the vertical burning test (UL94-V) and glow wire test (GWT) at 750 °C and 850 °C. A life cycle assessment (LCA) evaluation was also performed to estimate the reduction in environmental impact related to the production of the flame retardant with stabilized FA. The results show that this new filler is a promising alternative to traditional flame retardant. The ignition time of composites with calcite was lower than the corresponding sample with FA. From an environmental point of view, the replacement of calcite in an epoxy resin matrix or commercial flame retardant in a PP matrix with stabilized FA allows for a reduction in the impact of about 24.1% and 49.5%, respectively.
Adsorption of Malachite Green and Pb2+ by KMnO4-Modified Biochar: Insights and Mechanisms
Authors: Deng Hua , Zhang Junyu , Huang Rui , Wang Wei , Meng Mianwu , Hu Lening , Gan Weixing
Published: February 2022

In this study, the feasibility and mechanism of Pb2+ and malachite green (MG) adsorption from wastewater using KMnO4-modified bamboo biochar (KBC) was evaluated. The KBC was characterized by SEM–EDS, XRD, FTIR and XPS. The adsorption results for Pb2+ conformed to pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir model theory. Unlike the case for Pb2+, the Freundlich model better described the adsorption behaviour of MG, indicating that adsorption occurred within multiple molecular layers. Both pseudo-first-order kinetics and pseudo-second-order kinetics fit the MG adsorption data well, indicating that physical adsorption was involved in the adsorption process. In addition, the maximum adsorption capacity for Pb2+/MG was 123.47/1111.11 mg·g−1, KBC had high adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and MG, and the mechanisms of Pb2+ adsorption were mineral precipitation, functional group complexation, and cation-π interactions, while the main mechanisms for MG adsorption were pore filling, π–π interactions, and functional group complexation. In this study, KMnO4-modified biochar was prepared and used as an efficient adsorbent, and showed good application prospects for treatment of wastewater containing MG and Pb2+.
Nanowaste: Another Future Waste, Its Sources, Release Mechanism, and Removal Strategies in the Environment
Authors: Zahra Zahra , Habib Zunaira , Hyun Seungjun , Sajid Momina
Published: February 2022

Nanowaste is defined as waste derived from materials with at least one dimension in the 1–100 nm range. The nanomaterials containing products are considered as “nanoproducts” and they can lead to the development of nanomaterial-containing waste, also termed as “nanowaste”. The increased production and consumption of these engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and nanoproducts that generate enormous amounts of nanowaste have raised serious concerns about their fate, behavior, and ultimate disposal in the environment. It is of the utmost importance that nanowaste is disposed of in an appropriate manner to avoid an adverse impact on human health and the environment. The unique properties of ENMs, combined with an inadequate understanding of appropriate treatment techniques for many forms of nanowaste, makes nanowaste disposal a complex task. Presently, there is a lack of available information on the optimized standards for identifying, monitoring, and managing nanowaste. Therefore, this review highlights concerns about nanowaste as future waste that need to be addressed. The review focuses on ENMs waste (in the form of NP, nanotubes, nanowires, and quantum dots) generated from the manufacture of a wide variety of nanoproducts that end up as nanowaste and adversely affect the environment. Furthermore, the review considers different types of ENMs in waste streams and environmental compartments (i.e., soil, water, and air). Detailed studies are still required to identify data gaps and implement strategies to remove and control this future waste.
The Role of We-Intention and Self-Motivation in Social Collaboration: Knowledge Sharing in the Digital World
Authors: Karna Darshana , Ko Ilsang
Published: February 2022

Governments throughout the world have set social distancing guidelines to manage COVID-19 that reduced opportunities for maintaining social connections through face-to-face interactions. For this study, we conceptualized social collaboration as an intentional social activity in which people are willing to share their knowledge, experience, and expertise. We examined the relative impacts of we-intention (WI), moral trust (MT), and self-motivation (SM) on participation in social collaboration (PSC) and knowledge sharing (KS). We distributed a questionnaire-based survey to a group of Nepalese residents who actively participated in, commented on, and posted questions on social networking sites and received a total of 239 valid questionnaires for analysis. We tested and verified the research model and variables in SPSS 20 to investigate how PSC accelerates KS intention at digital platforms. The standardized path coefficient for PSM to KS was 0.75, suggesting that social collaborator’s participation has a strong positive effect on KS purpose. The standardized path coefficients for WI to MT, WI to PSC, WI to SM, MT to PSC, and SM to PSC were 0.55, 0.72, 0.49, 0.42, and 0.67, respectively. All of the values supported the hypothesis and were significant at p ≤ 0.001.
Body Composition Symmetry in Aircraft Pilots
Authors: Curiel-Regueros Agustín , Ardigò Luca Paolo , Bustamante-Sánchez Álvaro , Tornero-Aguilera José Francisco , Fuentes-García Juan Pedro , Clemente-Suárez Vicente Javier
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze the body composition symmetry in upper and lower body segments of aircrafts pilots. To reach the study aim, body composition in upper and lower body segments of 206 male aircraft pilots of the Spanish Army (23.1 ± 6.87 years) and 105 civilians (24.0 ± 6.29 years) were evaluated by a bioimpedance analyser (InBody 720, Biospace Co. Ltd., Seoul, Korea). Aircraft pilots presented a tendency to dysmetria in upper and lower body segments, showing fitter values in the protagonist side when performing flight functions. Dysmetria could be detrimental during flight manoeuvres and produce injuries in aircraft pilots. It would be recommended to design specific training protocols to improve this imbalance.
TRIM5α Restriction of HIV-1-N74D Viruses in Lymphocytes Is Caused by a Loss of Cyclophilin A Protection
Authors: Selyutina Anastasia , Simons Lacy M. , Kirby Karen A. , Bulnes-Ramos Angel , Hu Pan , Sarafianos Stefan G. , Hultquist Judd F. , Diaz-Griffero Felipe
Published: February 2022

The core of HIV-1 viruses bearing the capsid change N74D (HIV-1-N74D) do not bind the human protein CPSF6. In primary human CD4+ T cells, HIV-1-N74D viruses exhibit an infectivity defect when compared to wild-type. We first investigated whether loss of CPSF6 binding accounts for the loss of infectivity. Depletion of CPSF6 in human CD4+ T cells did not affect the early stages of wild-type HIV-1 replication, suggesting that defective infectivity in the case of HIV-1-N74D viruses is not due to the loss of CPSF6 binding. Based on our previous result that cyclophilin A (Cyp A) protected HIV-1 from human tripartite motif-containing protein 5α (TRIM5αhu) restriction in CD4+ T cells, we found that depletion of TRIM5αhu in CD4+ T cells rescued the infectivity of HIV-1-N74D, suggesting that HIV-1-N74D cores interacted with TRIM5αhu. Accordingly, TRIM5αhu binding to HIV-1-N74D cores was increased compared with that of wild-type cores, and consistently, HIV-1-N74D cores lost their ability to bind Cyp A. In agreement with the notion that N74D capsids are defective in their ability to bind Cyp A, we found that HIV-1-N74D viruses were 20-fold less sensitive to TRIMCyp restriction when compared to wild-type viruses in OMK cells. Structural analysis revealed that N74D hexameric capsid protein in complex with PF74 is different from wild-type hexameric capsid protein in complex with PF74, which explains the defect of N74D capsids to interact with Cyp A. In conclusion, we showed that the decreased infectivity of HIV-1-N74D in CD4+ T cells is due to a loss of Cyp A protection from TRIM5αhu restriction activity.
Characterization of the First SARS-CoV-2 Isolates from Aotearoa New Zealand as Part of a Rapid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Harfoot Rhodri , Lawley Blair , Hernández Leonor C. , Kuang Joanna , Grant Jenny , Treece Jackson M. , LeQueux Sharon , Day Robert , Jack Susan , Stanton Jo-Ann L. , Bostina Mihnea , Ussher James E. , Quiñones-Mateu Miguel E.
Published: February 2022

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has wreaked havoc across the globe for the last two years. More than 300 million cases and over 5 million deaths later, we continue battling the first real pandemic of the 21st century. SARS-CoV-2 spread quickly, reaching most countries within the first half of 2020, and New Zealand was not an exception. Here, we describe the first isolation and characterization of SARS-CoV-2 variants during the initial virus outbreak in New Zealand. Patient-derived nasopharyngeal samples were used to inoculate Vero cells and, three to four days later, a cytopathic effect was observed in seven viral cultures. Viral growth kinetics was characterized using Vero and VeroE6/TMPRSS2 cells. The identity of the viruses was verified by RT-qPCR, Western blot, indirect immunofluorescence assays, and electron microscopy. Whole-genome sequences were analyzed using two different yet complementary deep sequencing platforms (MiSeq/Illumina and Ion PGM™/Ion Torrent™), classifying the viruses as SARS-CoV-2 B.55, B.31, B.1, or B.1.369 based on the Pango Lineage nomenclature. All seven SARS-CoV-2 isolates were susceptible to remdesivir (EC50 values from 0.83 to 2.42 µM) and β-D-N4-hydroxycytidine (molnupiravir, EC50 values from 0.96 to 1.15 µM) but not to favipiravir (>10 µM). Interestingly, four SARS-CoV-2 isolates, carrying the D614G substitution originally associated with increased transmissibility, were more susceptible (2.4-fold) to a commercial monoclonal antibody targeting the spike glycoprotein than the wild-type viruses. Altogether, this seminal work allowed for early access to SARS-CoV-2 isolates in New Zealand, paving the way for numerous clinical and scientific research projects in the country, including the development and validation of diagnostic assays, antiviral strategies, and a national COVID-19 vaccine development program.
Phenotypic Heterogeneity of Variably Protease-Sensitive Prionopathy: A Report of Three Cases Carrying Different Genotypes at PRNP Codon 129
Authors: Baiardi Simone , Mammana Angela , Rossi Marcello , Ladogana Anna , Carlà Benedetta , Gambetti Pierluigi , Capellari Sabina , Parchi Piero
Published: February 2022

Variably protease-sensitive prionopathy is an exceedingly rare, likely underestimated, sporadic prion disease that is characterized by heterogeneous and often non-specific clinical and pathological features posing diagnostic challenges. We report the results of a comprehensive analysis of three emblematic cases carrying different genotypes at the methionine (M)/valine (V) polymorphic codon 129 in the prion protein gene (PRNP). Clinical, biochemical, and neuropathological findings highlighted the prominent role of the host genetic background as a phenotypic modulator. In particular, the PRNP codon 129 showed a remarkable influence on the physicochemical properties of the pathological prion protein (PrPSc), especially on the sensitivity to proteinase K (PK) digestion (VV > MV > MM), which variably affected the three main fragments (i.e., of 19, 17, and 7 kDa, respectively) comprising the PrPSc profile after PK digestion and immunoblotting. This, in turn, correlated with significant differences in the ratio between the 19 kDa and the 7 kDa fragments which was highest in the MM case and lowest in the VV one. The relative amount of cerebral and cerebellar PrP mini-plaques immunohistochemistry showed a similar association with the codon 129 genotype (i.e., VV > MV > MM). Clinical manifestations and results of diagnostic investigations were non-specific, except for the detection of prion seeding activity by the real-time quaking-induced conversion assay in the only cerebrospinal fluid sample that we tested (from patient 129VV).
Stray Dogs and Public Health: Population Estimation in Punjab, India
Authors: Gill Gurlal S. , Singh Balbir B. , Dhand Navneet K. , Aulakh Rabinder S. , Ward Michael P. , Brookes Victoria J.
Published: February 2022

The overpopulation of stray dogs is a serious public health and animal welfare concern in India. Neglected zoonotic diseases such as rabies and echinococcosis are transmitted at the stray–dog human interface, particularly in low to middle-income countries. The current study was designed to estimate the stray dog populations in Punjab to enhance the implementation of animal birth and disease (for example, rabies vaccination) control programs. This is the first systematic estimation of the stray dog population using a recommended method (mark–re-sight) in Punjab, India. The study was conducted from August 2016 to November 2017 in selected villages or wards in Punjab. For the rural areas, 22 sub-districts in each district were randomly selected, then one village from each of the 22 selected sub-districts was selected (by convenience sampling). For urban areas, 3 towns (less than 100,000 human population) and 2 large cities (more than or equal to 100,000 human population) were randomly selected, followed by convenience selection of two wards from each of the 5 selected towns/cities. To estimate the dog population size, we used a modified mark–re-sight procedure and analysed counts using two methods; the Lincoln–Petersen formula with Chapman’s correction, and an application of Good–Turing theory (SuperDuplicates method; estimated per km2 and per 1000 adult humans and were compared between localities (villages vs. towns), dog sex (male vs. female) and age group (young vs. adult) using linear mixed models with district as a random effect. The predicted mean (95% CI) count of the dogs per village or ward were extrapolated to estimate the number of stray dogs in Punjab based on (a) the number of villages and wards in the state; (b) the adult human population of the state and (c) the built-up area of the state. Median stray dog populations per village and per ward using the Lincoln–Petersen formula with Chapman’s correction were estimated to be 33 and 65 dogs, respectively. Higher estimates of 61 per village and 112 per ward are reported using the SuperDuplicates method. The number of males was significantly higher than the number of females and the number of adult dogs was about three times the number of young dogs. Based on different methods, estimates of the mean stray dog population in the state of Punjab ranged from 519,000 to 1,569,000. The current study revealed that there are a substantial number of stray dogs and a high number reside in rural (versus urban) areas in Punjab. The estimated stray dog numbers pose a potential public health hazard in Punjab. This impact requires assessment. The estimated stray dog numbers will help develop a dog population and rabies control program in which information about the logistics required as well as costs of implementing such programmes in Punjab can be incorporated.
Use of the Kalman Filter for the Interpretation of Aquifer Tests Including Model and Measurement Errors
Authors: Júnez-Ferreira Hugo Enrique
Published: February 2022

The hydraulic parameters representative of actual aquifer conditions can be obtained through aquifer tests formerly known as pumping tests. Diverse methodologies based on analytical or numerical solutions have been proposed for the interpretation of aquifer tests; however, measurement and model errors are often neglected, which could lead to hydraulic parameter values that do not reflect the aquifer conditions. In this paper, a new alternative is presented for the interpretation of aquifer tests in confined aquifers based on the Cooper–Jacob solution by means of the dynamic Kalman filter and a nonlinear optimization method. This proposal was tested in two previously published case studies; the measured drawdowns were filtered by considering measurement and model errors to match the Cooper–Jacob solution. For the case studies, the results show that filtering the measured drawdowns leads to variations of up to 49.97% in the values for T and 150% for S when compared to the values determined by methodologies that neglect measurement and model errors. A poor match between filtered and measured data reflects large measurement errors and considerable deviations of the aquifer conditions with respect to the proposed model.
Justification of meanness, or The method of the cynic (digitalization of Cortez)
Authors:   New institute of cultural studies, Moscow, Menshikova E.R.
Published: February 2022

The violentia that Caesar confessed and applied to the Gallic (and others) tribes, and that he conducted as a principle of human existence, and that was not introduced in usage by him into use and was successfully applied in the historical specifics of the “origin of the species” before him, but he only invented a way to justify such violent paradigm — “eyewitness notes”, in which violence was rooted in the ordinariness of the language, accustomed to act rather than explain, expanding the subject-shaped series, Roman Latin retained, dissolving the body of their verbs of directional action in languages Indo-European group (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, etc.), changing the principle of thinking, survived like a virus, preparing the ground for the accession of Christian ideology: depriving freedom of comprehension and introducing a system of subordination, the aggressive code becomes the summumbonum that will swaddle the whole world, promising universal happiness, which is always relative, but legitimizing the pirate lifestyle as a guarantee of instability and incredible prosperity, and as a systemic Chaos that is controlled, shows its vitality, like virulence, to the new millennium. The unfolded concept of "Trojan terrorism" testifies that the Idea, having acquired the Image of the Сoncept: capture as a formality, owns society as a sovereign, establishing its Principle, demonstrating not only quasi and ultra anarchic freedom of will (as dogma and credo) of everyone, but also quite Martian chronicles of existence in every state on the planet, wills and completely the Martian chronicles of existence, relying on the 'multiple unity' of Consciousness in the context of total human (humanistic) impoverishment.
Human and society. Didactic materials for independent work of 10th grade students of educational institutions
Authors:   Russian State Pedagogical University named after A.I. Herzen, Dokuchaev I.I.
Published: February 2022

The series of publications was prepared on the basis of a teaching manual addressed to 10th grade schoolchildren of schools studying the integrative course “Social Studies” (section “Man and Society”), and is a set of materials for independent work. The content of the manual fully meets the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standards of Basic General Education and work programs for secondary (complete) education in social studies. The presented theoretical and practical material reveals the main aspects of social life: the essence and functional characteristics of consciousness and activity, ideas about society and social institutions as a system, types of societies, views on culture as a cumulative spiritual experience and “collective memory”, its main institutions — science, religion, morality, education, art. Particular attention is paid to the definition of social progress and global problems of mankind.
Cultural experiences with narratives
Authors:   independent researcher, Armenia, Virapyan Ed.G.
Published: February 2022

Genghis Khan. Plutarch. Reincarnation. Pliny the Younger. Seneca. Secret Conversation. Mime.
PANORAMA DE LA ENSEÑANZA Y APRENDIZAJES DE LA EVALUACIÓN DE LA POLÍTICA SOCIAL EN MÉXICO (2012-2018)
Authors: Lara-Caballero Manuel , Martínez-Mendoza Abigail , Figueroa-Romero Raúl
Published: February 2022

La investigación analizó las evaluaciones externas de la política social en México, durante el periodo 2012-2018, con el objetivo de identificar el aprendizaje instrumental, social o táctico. El análisis consistió en revisar el Programa Anual de Evaluación (PAE), los informes finales de las evaluaciones, y los aspectos susceptibles de mejora de cada evaluación, considerando únicamente las evaluaciones con información completa en sus informes. Los resultados muestran un decremento en el total de evaluaciones en dicho periodo; se observa discrepancia entre la información del PAE y los programas presupuestarios; fueron realizadas 146 evaluaciones de diseño, ninguna de indicadores, 5 de impacto, siendo estas las más costosas; de los actores responsables de realizar las evaluaciones externas de diseño, destacan las instituciones de educación superior. El aprendizaje instrumental es el que más se genera porque todas las metodologías están enfocadas hacia la viabilidad y los medios de acción para lograr la eficacia. La principal conclusión es que las metodologías de evaluación propuestas por el CONEVAL tienen relación con las fases de las políticas públicas porque representan procesos incrementales de aprendizaje que deben estar sustentados en ejercicios sistemáticos de evaluación, pero no logran el ciclo completo de las evaluaciones.
MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN VOCABULARIES SISWA MELALUI LAGU – LAGU BAHASA INGGRIS DI KELAS VIIl-2 SMP NEGERI 2 MARDINGDING SEMESTER GANJIL TAHUN PELAJARAN 2015/2016
Authors: Br Sinulingga Jendakita
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACTThis study aims to improve student learning outcomes in learning English by using themedia of English songs. The subjects of this study were 27 students of class VIII-2 ofSMP Negeri 2 Mardingding, Mardingding District, Karo Regency, consisting of 11 malestudents and 16 female students. The research method applied is a classroom actionresearch method. Through two learning cycles, each cycle is carried out with planning,implementation, observation and reflection activities. Based on the results of dataanalysis, it is known that by using the media of English songs in English lessons in classVIII-2 of SMP Negeri 2 Mardingding, Mardingding District, Karo Regency, 2015/2016Academic Year, mastery of students' vocabularies has increased from Cycle First toCycle Second. Mastery of students' vocabularies in the first cycle obtained an averagescore of 30 with the percentage of the acquisition score of the total score of 30% and thisis in the very poor category (not good). And far from KKM (70). In the second cycle ofvocabulary mastery students obtained an average score of 80 with a percentage of theacquisition score of a total score of 80% and this is in a good category and hasexceeded KKM (70). So, the increase in students' vocabularies mastery from cycle I tocycle II was 50%, while student learning outcomes after using English songs as media inlearning English also increased. Likewise, the number of students who have completedthe KKM has reached the indicators of success, where the standard is 80%, while theacquisition is 96%.

Keywords: Using English songs improves mastery of English vocabularies
Students’ Speaking Skill Trough Storytelling Technique At Smp Negeri 4 Tanjung Morawa
Authors: Hutabarat Marta Karina , Limbong Yohana Dona Pika , D Madina
Published: February 2022

Abstract

 

A speaking talent is the ability to say or recite an idea that a person has, and it includes features of pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax. The objective of speaking is to express a thought or sensation that has arisen in the individual as a result of listening to music or learningcontent. The storytelling technique is one way to help pupils enhance their speaking abilities. Storytelling is a fascinating practice that encourages children to use their imaginations.Storytelling can assist them improve their language abilities while also deepening and broadening their comprehension of the story's characters.

A qualitative research design is used in this study. The goal of this study is to help researchers and readers understand what media and approaches teachers use in the classroom to help students, particularly junior high school students, enhance their vocabulary.

 

 

Keywords : Storytelling, Effect, Speaking skill
REVITALISASI LEGENDA BATU HODA MELALUI NASKAH DRAMA
Authors: Donganta Donganta , Harapan Febri Yanti Arfansyah , Sari Sartika
Published: February 2022

ABSTRACT

The legend of Batu Hoda is a folk tale from the Simanindo sub-district, Samosir district, which tells of a mare who is waiting for her lover a stallion to meet on the shores of Lake Toba. The form of the story about the origin of Batu Hoda is not yet known by many people, this is due to the lack of innovation in telling stories to the community, especially children. Therefore, people have lost interest in telling or curiosity about legends. The research method used is a qualitative approach with the aim of finding information about the story of Batu Hoda. As the main design, such as interviews with several informants or the surrounding community. The results of this study were formulated in the form of re-searching the legend of Batu Hoda in the form of presenting the story that was played. The selection of drama script media as media is expected to be one of the efforts to preserve folklore. The drama script provides a retelling style with dasi and illustrations and makes it easier for people to get carried away in the Batu Hoda story.

Keywords: Simanindo's glasses, Folklore, Drama Script, Batu Hoda
Результати наукових досліджень по створенню першої черги підсистеми забезпечення єдиним часом інформаційно- телекомунікаційних систем збройних сил України
Authors: Дзисюк Олександр Васильович , Бойко Віктор Миколайович , Гаврилов Анатолій Борисович , Рарог Р.М. , Солдатов Володимир Вікторович , Шуригін О.В. , Матвієнко М.В. , Світенко М.І.
Published: February 2022

Результати наукових досліджень по створенню першої черги підсистеми забезпечення єдиним часом інформаційно-телекомунікаційних систем збройних сил України
Arts in the Life of Sangam and Moral Ancient Tamils - A Research Based on Sculpture and Painting
Authors: K Sarveshwaran
Published: February 2022

Literature can be said to be an activity or replica phenomenon that reveals a kind of attention. Tamil literature, which has a very long history, has a wide variety of concepts. The specialty of literature is to make these ideas world-renowned in a way that reflects a community. It must be said that these explanation0s did not hesitate to bear the various elements of the ancient Tamils in that way. Within those elements the arts are remarkable. Thus the arts are unique in the ancient Tamil cultural tradition. The study is being conducted under the title Arts in the life of Sangam and Moral ancient Tamils - A Research Based on Sculpture and Painting', realizing the immense creative arts in human energy. The study was carried out to study the literature on sculpture and painting, and to explore the true nature of the art of those who still preserve the art and preserve it. The main sources of this study are literature related to sculpture and painting. Through this study, the arts could be identified as an excellent tool for the development of anthropology, and a complete understanding of the arts in the case of the ancient Tamils could be obtained.
Effect of Earnings Per Share (EPS), Price to Earnings Ratio (PER), Market to Book Ratio (MBR), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Interest Rate and Market Value Added (MVA) on stock prices at commercial banks registered in 2016-2019 Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Amiputra Satria , Kurniasari Florentina , Ade Suyono Kristianus
Published: February 2022

This research was conducted by using the object of research, 7 banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The independent variable in this study is earnings per share (EPS), price earnings ratio (per), market to book ratio (MBR), debt to equity ratio (DER), interest rate (int) and Market Value Added (MVA). While the dependent variable in this study is the stock price (market price). The results of this study are earnings per share (EPS), price earnings ratio (per), and the Market to Book Ratio (MBR) have a positive effect on stock prices. While the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Interest Rate (INT), and Market Value Added (MVA) have a negative effect on stock prices. Earnings Per Share (EPS), Price Earnings Ratio (PER), Market to Book Ratio (MBR), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Interest Rate (INT), and Market Value Added (MVA) together influence and significantly against stock prices.
Analysis of Use of Classical External Approaches in Surgical Treatment of Malignant Tumors of Paranasal Sinuses and Nasal Cavity
Authors: Колядич Ж.В. , Макаревич М.Н. , Евмененко А.А.
Published: February 2022

Цель. Анализ применения наружных доступов хирургического этапа лечения злокачественных опухолей (ЗО) околоносовых пазух (ОНП) и полости носа (ПН) с позиции хирургической травмы мягких тканей, кровеносных сосудов и нервов. Материалы и методы. В рамках настоящего исследования были проанализированы данные 108 пациентов, получивших хирургическое лечение в РНПЦ ОМР им. Н.Н. Александрова с 2009 по 2018 г. Результаты. Применение классических наружных доступов сопровождалось выполнением разрезов кожи и слизистых оболочек челюстно-лицевой области больших размеров с обширным повреждением окружающих мягких тканей и костей лицевого черепа при создании доступа для непосредственного удаления опухоли, что приводит к формированию обезображивающих рубцов на лице. Выводы. Наружные доступы характеризуются высокой степенью травматичности, которая вызвана необходимостью выполнения вмешательства с максимальной радикальностью в сложной анатомической зоне, при этом неизбежно травмируются периферические сосуды и нервы (альвеолярные ветви верхнечелюстного нерва у 100% пациентов с явлениями анестезии и парестезии в 35% случаев, ветви лицевого нерва у 16%). Резекция костных структур лицевого черепа с целью обеспечения доступа приводит к западению мягких тканей щеки у 23% пациентов, что приводит к эстетически неудовлетворительному результату.

Purpose. Analysis of the application of classical external approaches in surgical treatment of malignant tumors of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, including the analysis of surgical trauma of soft tissues, blood vessels, and nerves. Materials and methods. The article presents the results of the analysis of the use of the external approaches in 108 patients, who received surgical treatment at the N.N. Alexandrov National Cancer Center of Belarus from 2009 to 2018. Results. The use of classical external approaches is accompanied by large incisions of the skin and mucous membranes of the maxillofacial area with extensive damage to the surrounding soft tissues and bones of the facial skull, which leads to the formation of disfiguring scars on the face. Conclusions. External approaches are characterized by a high degree of trauma caused by the need to perform the intervention with maximum radicalism in a complex anatomical area, while peripheral vessels and nerves are inevitably injured (alveolar branches of the maxillary nerve in 100% of patients, with anesthesia and paresthesia in 35% of cases, branches of the facial nerve - in 16% of cases). Resection of the bone structures of the facial skull in order to provide access leads to the retraction of the soft tissues of the cheek in 23% of patients, which leads to aesthetically unsatisfactory result.
Review of Tinnitus Treatments
Authors: Хоров О.Г. , Бондарчук Ю.М.
Published: February 2022

Тиннитус (шум в ушах) - ощущение пациентом различных звуковых эффектов, не имеющих реальных источников происхождения во внешней среде. Шум в ушах является проявлением самых разнообразных заболеваний и патологических состояний. Кроме того, субъективный тиннитус может быть и самостоятельным диагнозом. В статье представлен обзор литературных данных и современные тенденции методов лечения ушного шума у пациентов. Рассмотрены медикаментозные и немедикаментозные методы лечения, в связи с многообразием подходов в обзор включены наиболее распространенные и клинически достоверные методы лечения. В настоящее время данная тема остается одной из самых актуальных в оториноларингологии, а также в других областях медицины. Проводится большое количество исследований, посвященных этой проблеме. На сегодняшний день отсутствуют единые подходы к лечению тиннитуса. Шум в ушах представляет собой сложную мультидисциплинарную проблему как для врача любой специальности, так и для пациента. Несмотря на многочисленные исследования, выполненные в нашей стране и за рубежом, нет общепринятого алгоритма диагностики и лечения тиннитуса. Необходимо выполнение дальнейших исследований в этом направлении.

Tinnitus (sonitus) is hearing various noises by a patient that don’t have real sources in the environment. Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of diseases and pathological states. Moreover, subjective tinnitus can be considered as a separate disease.The article contains the review of research data and modern methods of treatment of tinnitus. Drug and non-drug treatment methods are analyzed. Due to the wide range of approaches, the review includes the most popular and clinically credible treatment methods. Nowadays, this topic is one of the most relevant and important ones both in otolaryngology and in other medical fields. A lot of researches on this issue are performed. Today, there are no unified methods of tinnitus treatment. Tinnitus is a complex multidisciplinary problem for doctors of any specialization and for patients. Despite numerous studies performed in our country and abroad, there are no commonly approved diagnosis and treatment algorithms addressing tinnitus. Further studies in this direction are needed.
Basics of Rational Use and Overview of the Expectorant Medicines Available on the Market
Authors: Скепьян Е.Н.
Published: February 2022

Кашель - один из самых частых симптомов острых респираторных инфекций. В статье рассмотрены патогенетические механизмы развития кашля, а также особенности применения, классификация отхаркивающих лекарственных средств. Описаны механизм действия и клинико-фармакологические особенности применения отдельных отхаркивающих лекарственных средств и даны рекомендации по их применению в клинической практике.

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of acute respiratory infections. In the article, there are discussed the pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of cough, as well as the features of use and classification of expectorant drugs. The mechanism of action and clinical and pharmacological features of the use of certain expectorant drugs are described. The recommendations are given for their use in clinical practice.
Treatment of Chronic Pain Syndrome Associated with Discogenic Lumboischialgia with the Method of Ultrasound-Assisted Erector Spine Muscle Blockade. Case Report
Authors: Свизунов О.И. , Чечик Н.М. , Малков А.Б.
Published: February 2022

Встатье представлен клинический случай лечения стойкого умеренно выраженного хронического болевого синдрома, ассоциированного с дискогенной люмбоишиалгией, методом УЗ-ассистированной блокады мышцы, выпрямляющей позвоночник. Данной нозологией пациент страдал в течение 5 лет, проходил стационарное лечение 1-2 раза в год в связи с обострениями. Предьявлял жалобы на боли в поясничной области, усиливающиеся при ходьбе, поворотах и наклонах туловища, длительном нахождении в сидячем положении, иррадиирующие в левую ногу. Интенсивность болевого синдрома: 1 балл по цифровой рейтинговой шкале (ЦРШ) при нахождении в вертикальном положении, ходьбе, с усилением до 7 баллов по ЦРШ при длительном нахождении в сидячем положении. Обьективно: напряжение поясничных мышц. Болезненность паравертебральных точек в ПОП, больше слева. Симптом Ласега с 60° слева. В ходе лечения достигнуто значительное снижение интенсивности болевого синдрома (до 1 балла по ЦРШ при длительном нахождении в сидячем положении) с сохранением результата на протяжении более 4 месяцев.

The article presents a clinical case of treatment of persistent moderate chronic pain syndrome associated with discogenic lumboischialgia with the method of ultrasound-assisted erector spine muscle blockade. The patient suffered from this nosology for 5 years, underwent inpatient treatment 1-2 times a year due to exacerbations. He complained of pain in the lumbar region, which increased when walking, turning, bending, prolonged sitting, radiating to the left leg. The intensity of the pain syndrome was the following: 1 point on the numeric rating scale when being in the upright position, walking, with the increase of up to 7 points on the NRS when being in a sitting position for a long time. Objectively: tension of the lumbar muscles. Soreness of the paravertebral points in the lumbar spine, more on the left. Lasseg symptom with 60° on the left. During the treatment, a significant reduction of the intensity of the pain syndrome was achieved (up to 1 point on the NRS for prolonged sitting) with the result being preserved for more than 4 months.