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Wybrane zagadnienia rytmiczne w edukacji jazzowej w kontekście problemów wykonawczych i interpretacyjnych
Authors: Pernal Bartosz
Published: October 2023

The article is dedicated to selected rhythmic issues in jazz improvisation in the context of music education. The author explains important terms, the proper definition which allows to better understand the language of jazz in the area of rhythm and shape the individual language of musical expression. Main issues discussed are timing and polymetry. The author, referring to the literature, gives examples of the use of particular concepts, emphasizing their role in shaping solo improvised parts. The didactic elements of this article are the presented examples of polymetric exercises.
Institute of Music University of Zielona Góra Presents Big Band Series
Authors: Szymaniuk Jerzy
Published: October 2023

The article is dedicated to new releases under the general title Institute of Music University of Zielona Góra Presents Big Band Series, in the field of repertoire dedicated to big band jazz orchestras. The author presents a series of eight big band charts, which were published in 2018-2021 by the Publishing House of the University of Zielona Góra. They are the result of research at the Institute of Music as a part of the research topic Music in contemporary culture and education, the scope of which includes, among others, issues related to the specificity of jazz music in terms of its performance, artistic concepts and creative tools, as well as education. The author discusses the publishing target of the project, makes a short description of individual titles, and highlights important performative and interpretative problems in the contemporary big band practice. It also emphasizes the importance of this publication in the context of the existing shortage of sheet music for big bands on the Polish market.
Melody in jazz improvisation and the fallacy of the “in‑out” polarity regarding harmonic content
Authors: Middleton Andy
Published: October 2023

Formalizacja i kodyfikacja jazzu, która była wymagana, aby wprowadzić go do konserwatorium, pozostaje czynnikiem ograniczającym integrację elementów muzycznych, które nie są łatwe do nauczenia. Poprzez edukację jazzową studenci często uzewnętrzniają przekonania na temat muzyki, które nie odzwierciedlają jej naturalnej ekspresji i zmieniają ich proces uczenia się. Badanie rozwoju melodycznego prowadzi studentów w kierunku bardziej naturalnego i autentycznego podejścia do uczenia się i grania jazzu niż obecna koncentracja na wielu książkach i zajęciach uniwersyteckich. Jazz rozpoczął się jako forma diatoniczna oparta na centrach tonalnych i syme-trycznych frazach. Wraz z rozwojem stylistycznym wzrastał poziom chromatyki w melodiach i progresjach akordów. Melodyczna chromatyka rozpoczęła się jako ornament i wyraz modulacji harmonicznych, rozwijając się poprzez użycie rozszerzeń i substytów, jak również poprzez liniowo niezależny ruch nieharmoniczny. Kwartet Johna Coltrane’a i II Kwintet Milesa Davisa ustanowiły dwie główne gałęzie nowoczesnego jazzu akustycznego pod względem melodycznym, harmonicznym i rytmicznym, a także pod względem poziomu współdziałania muzyków. Te nowe, swobodniejsze tendencje w jazzie pojawiły się przypadkowo w tej samej dekadzie, w której zaczęły się rozwijać uniwersyteckie programy jazzowe w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Wraz z rozpoczęciem edukacji uniwersyteckiej i rozwojem książek, zajęć i warsztatów, jazz był prezentowany w wysoce standaryzowany i sformalizowany sposób, podczas gdy muzyka, którą tworzyli czołowi artyści, tacy jak Davis i Coltrane, stała się bardziej swobodna i organiczna. Do najbardziej rozpowszechnionych i zniekształconych przekonań, które są wynikiem tej formalizacji, należą terminy inside i outside, które odnoszą się do tego, czy tony melodyczne należą, czy nie należą do akordu/skali. Innym zniekształconym założeniem jest to, że nuty spoza akordu/skali zwiększą napięcie melodyczne, a tym samym jakość i atrakcyjność fraz. Takie terminy jak side-slipping i avoid tones odciągają studentów od intuicyjnego grania i zamiast tego zachęcają do intelektualnego wybierania nut, ponieważ teoretycznie „brzmią dobrze”. Zinstytucjonalizowany nacisk na harmonię i intelekt zaniedbuje wcześniejsze, podstawowe aspekty jazzu, w tym melodyczne frazowanie, wyczucie czasu, jakość tonu, muzyczną obecność i swing. Przykłady muzyczne obejmują improwizowane solówki oparte na harmonii diatoni­cznej, chromatycznej i harmonii nuty pedałowej.
New aspects for understanding and practicing scales
Authors: Griese Christof
Published: October 2023

Artykuł jest prezentacją koncepcji opanowania wszystkich skal używanych w jazzowej improwizacji poprzez przyswojenie zaledwie pięciu tetrachordów i ich odpowiedniego łączenia. Taki sposób, w opinii autora, upraszcza i przyspiesza ten kluczowy dla każdego muzyka jazzowego proces.
Mathematics for Quantum Physics
Authors: Bruin Peter
Published: October 2023

Mathematics for Quantum Physics gives you a compact introduction to the basic mathematical tools commonly used in quantum mechanics. Throughout the course, we provide examples and applications, but this is still a mathematics course at the core. The exercises at the end of each section are essential to the material. We recommend doing as many of these as possible, as this is crucial for being able to apply these mathematical tools in practice. After following this course, you will understand the following concepts and be able to apply them: Analysis: Taylor series, Fourier series and Fourier transforms, Differential equations Linear algebra: Matrix operations, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Denationalization, Hilbert spaces Probability theory: Random variables, Probability distributions, Central limit theorem
Comparative Analysis of Methods for Determining the Critical Binder Volume Concentration in Hard Metal Pastes
Authors: Medina Peschiutta Alexander , Just Marvin , Useldinger Ralph , Baller Jörg
Published: October 2023

We present a comparative study on determining the critical binder volume concentration (CBVC) of a hard metal paste using the following techniques: theoretical calculation, density method, oil titration, binder titration, and Reddy's model. The theoretical calculations involve density measurements to discern the carbide powder-free volume. The titration methods consist of a stepwise increase of the organic content while the mixer torque is recorded. In contrast, Reddy's model requires the preparation of several feedstocks at varying solid loadings, which are tested in a capillary rheometer to obtain the CBVC. The paste consists mainly of nano-sized tungsten carbide-cobalt (powder phase) and a macromolecular multiphase system (organic phase). The accuracy and expenditure of experimental work of the different methods are discussed.
Design Optimization of a Cavitating 2D Profile in Proximity of the Free Surface
Authors: Peri Daniele
Published: October 2023

The appearance of AC72 foiling catamarans in the scenario of sailing yacht competitions in 2013 raised attention to this ship design concept, although not brand new in the yacht design history. The drastic drag reduction connected with the elevation of the ship hull outside the water is obtained by the use of a foil, or a system of foils, acting as the wings of a plane, providing a lift force balancing the weight of the ship. Since this lift is proportional (non-linearly) to the ship hull speed, the take-off speed of the hull cannot be low. As a result, since we are travelling in water at high speeds, the occurrence of the phenomenon of cavitation cannot be completely avoided, and the performance of the ship undergoes deterioration. Shaping of the foil profile must consider this peculiar situation, so the design tools commonly adopted for the aero-hydrodynamic hull design optimization are no longer adequate. In this paper, we are considering the optimization of the 2D profile of a foil in three different physical conditions: single fluid, two fluids and two fluids with cavitation. The first is typical of aeronautic wing design, the second of the appendages of a displacement ship, and the third of a foiling ship. Results give evidence of the different requirements for the three different conditions.
Methods of prevention of providing patients in schools with arterial hypertension
Authors: Makhanbetchin Ye. Zh. , Nurbakyt A. N. , Miraliyev S. R. , Dzhaketayeva Sh. D. , Sergaliyev A. M. , Yesembekova A.  M.
Published: October 2023

The authors of the article studied the effectiveness of teaching preventive methods of treatment of patients with arterial hypertension at polyclinic schools for arterial hypertension. It was noted that the patients who participated in the school of arterial hypertension mastered the practical skills of measuring blood pressure and keeping a diary of blood pressure control, identifying cardiovascular risk. Patients' interest in the prevention of diseases and risk factors has increased, and the tendency to follow recommendations has increased. According to the results of the assessment, most of those who attended the school for patients with arterial hypertension received sufficient information about their pathology, risk factors, preventive measures, healthy lifestyle formation, treatment of arterial hypertension, emergency care for hypertension.
Immersive Learning Environments: Designing XR into Higher Education
Authors: Dodds Heather
Published: October 2023

The body of research supporting the inclusion of extended reality (XR) into higher education is substantial. However, due to the pandemic and the need to increase virtual presence with remote students and workers, the incorporation of diverse XR options into education is catching serious attention of university administrators. Instructional designers (IDs) are well trained in the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation skills needed to select appropriate platforms and uses of XR. This chapter illustrates how IDs can assist in high-level design decisions regarding these resources. Familiar models and design approaches are recommended along with templates for working with leadership regarding research and funding and evaluating XR for best use for the higher education applications.
Data-Informed Design for Online Course Improvement
Authors: Millet Chris , Resig Jessica
Published: October 2023

In this chapter, we introduce the Analytical Design Model, a strategy developed at Penn State’s World Campus for improving course quality and student outcomes through an evidence-based approach to instructional design. ADM utilizes data from a variety of sources and offers an efficient and flexible process to analysis that results in concrete improvement targets for courses. ADM is not an instructional design model in itself, but rather a method for making instructional design more strategic and aligned to academic program priorities.
An Examination of the People and Processes Involved in Quality Assurance
Authors: Taper Colin , Easow Ginu
Published: October 2023

Quality Assurance (QA) in higher education is a concept that owes its beginnings to quality assurance in the industrial sector. The purpose of this chapter is to describe strategies instructional designers can implement to promote quality assurance within their institutions.
A Guide to Designing Accessible eLearning
Authors: Hidalgo Breana , Watson Nikisha
Published: October 2023

When teachers deliver instruction online, they require adequate training and support to do so successfully because an online instructor's role includes different responsibilities than traditional classroom instruction (Kim and Bonk, 2006). This chapter includes information on the practical application and adoption of an accessibility training program for online instructors, developed by instructional designers at a state college for two- to four-year degrees located in central Florida.
The Competencies for Instructional Designers in Higher Education
Authors: Ritzhaupt Albert , Kumar Swapna , Martin Florence
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to define and describe the roles and competencies of instructional designers working in the context of higher education. Inspired by existing research, this chapter summarizes these roles and competencies of instructional designers in higher education. We first review the context and settings in which these professionals work, delineate their common roles and responsibilities within these settings, and highlight the academic backgrounds and professional experiences that align with this career role. Next, we outline the core competencies for instructional designers in higher education by describing their typical work expectations and the necessary knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively and efficiently in this environment. Finally, we discuss how to gain the necessary competencies and experiences to serve in this capacity along with some closing remarks.
Learning Analytics as a Tool for Improvement and Reflection on Instructional Design Practices
Authors: Phillips Tanner , Lachheb Ahmed , Sankaranarayanan Rajagopal , Abramenka-Lachheb Victoria
Published: October 2023

In this book chapter, we provide guidelines and best practices to instructional designers working in higher education settings on how to use learning analytics to support and inform design decisions. We start by defining learning analytics and frame such a definition from a practitioner point of view. Then, we share best practices on how to use learning analytics to support and inform design decisions in designing courses in higher education. We share examples of learning analytics—through screenshots—gathered from our instructional design experience in higher education and comment on what implications such examples have on design decisions. We conclude by sharing a list of commonly available tools that support gathering learning analytics that instructional designers can put at their disposal throughout the design process, and in conducting needs analyses and formative/summative evaluations.
Fördern und Fordern
Authors: Neelen Antje
Published: October 2023

Die Ampel-Koalition hat gemeinsam mit der Union einen Entwurf für ein „Stiftungsfinanzierungsgesetz“ (StiftFinG)vorgelegt. Mit dem vorgeschlagenen Gesetz soll die Grundlage für eine verfassungskonforme, mit der Rechtsprechung des Bundesverfassungsgerichts vereinbare Stiftungsfinanzierung geschaffen werden.. Darüber hinaus soll es für mehr Transparenz und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Finanzierungspraxis sorgen. Beides gelingt nur bedingt.
Wnioski wynikające z analizy wartości entropii informacji zawartej w inskrypcji odciśniętej na powierzchni dysku z Fajstos
Authors:   Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Informatyki w Krakowie, Biblioteka, Handzel Zbigniew , Gajer Mirosław ,   Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza
Published: October 2023

Tematyka artykułu dotyczy powszechnie dość dobrze znanego zabytku archeologicznego, którym jest gliniany dysk z Fajstos. Powszechnie uważa się, że dysk z Fajstos jest obiektem autentycznym, a odciśnięte na jego powierzchni zagadkowe znaki, w liczbie 241, stanowią zapis pewnego tekstu w jakimś nieustalonym jak dotychczas języku naturalnym. Opinie podważające autentyczność rozważanego artefaktu są stosunkowo nieliczne. Również stosunkowo nieliczni badacze twierdzą, że dysk z Fajstos nie zawiera w ogóle żadnego zapisu tekstu w języku naturalnym, ponieważ jego pierwotne przeznaczenie było zupełnie inne. Przykładowo mogła być to plansza do jakiejś nieznanej nam gry. Autorzy artykułu postanowili potraktować dysk z Fajstos jako źródło informacji, dla którego wyznaczyli następnie wartość jego entropii. Uzyskany rezultat jest w pewnym sensie zaskakujący ponieważ wyliczona przez autorów wartość entropii dla dysku z Fajstos ma bardzo zbliżoną wartość do entropii tekstów zapisanych w wybranych nowożytnych językach naturalnych. Wypływa stąd wniosek, że jest rzeczą wysoce prawdopodobną, że dysk z Fajstos zawiera istotnie zapis jakiegoś tekstu w pewnym języku naturalnym. Natomiast kluczową obecnie sprawą pozostaje stuprocentowe udowodnienie autentyczności rozważanego artefaktu, do czego niestety konieczne jest wykonanie inwazyjnych badań termoluminescencyjnych, na co, jak dotychczas, nie ma zgody władz muzeum, w którym przechowywany jest dysk z Fajstos.
Usability and performance of selected configurations of eye tracking sets in augmentative and alternative communication - case study
Authors:   Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Informatyki w Krakowie, Stolińska Anna , Noga Mariusz
Published: October 2023

The development of new technologies has contributed to the creation of new tools which enable disabled persons to communicate with their surroundings, including use of internet network resources and education. Nowadays, when so many people have moved their activity, including their professional activity, into the network environment, even people with limited mobility and speech can function actively in society. Applications, which coupled with equipment recording eye movement may provide an aid to improving computer skills, are presented and compared in the paper. Solutions that do not require large financial resources are presented. These are shown to be very valuable, and this has been demonstrated by performance tests and a usability assessment of particular configurations formulated by a user unable to speak and diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy since the birth. The information provided in the article can be used by persons who want to enable their charges to communicate independently with a small financial outlay.
Análisis comparativo de IDEs enfocados a Machine Learning
Authors: Sánchez Arteaga José Roberto
Published: October 2023

El creciente uso de modelos de Machine Learning (ML) para gestionar grandes cantidades de datos, impulsado por la crisis de la Pandemia COVID-19, ha posibilitado el desarrollo productivo de los Entornos de Desarrollo Integrado (IDEs). Sin embargo, existen varios IDEs de desarrollo disponibles y elegir el más adecuado para tareas específicas puede ser un desafío. El objetivo de este estudio es proporcionar una revisión exhaustiva de las diversas herramientas de desarrollo integrado enfocadas para el campo de ML. Para ello, se diseñó una investigación comparativa donde se utilizaron fuentes científicas e índices de popularidad para determinar los lenguajes enfocados en ML, estos fueron Python y R. Posteriormente, a través de la documentación de cada IDE, se identificaron los siguientes: Spyder, PyCharm Community Edition, PyCharm Pro, DataSpell, R-Studio, RKWard, JupyterLab y Visual Studio Code que fue añadido por su popularidad y alta extensibilidad. En los resultados, se conceptualizan estos lenguajes e IDEs que determinamos para su comparación, y se llevó a cabo la comparación considerando características como su compatibilidad multiplataforma, capacidad de depuración con puntos de control, disponibilidad como código abierto, historiales de código, acceso a terminales, integración nativa de control de versiones, soporte para los lenguajes investigados, acceso a base de datos y compatibilidad con cuadernos Jupyter. En conclusión, esta investigación ofrece una comparación exhaustiva de IDEs considerando varias características útiles a la hora de seleccionar uno.
Calidad de datos con Python: Un enfoque práctico
Authors: Espinoza Tinoco Lady Marieliza , Congacha Aushay Ana Elizabeth , Díaz Ordóñez Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

Si bien la calidad de los datos en el análisis y toma de decisiones resulta de vital importancia, escasos estudios proporcionan pasos claros para ejecutarlos a través del lenguaje de programación Python. En consecuencia, el objetivo de la presente investigación se relaciona con diseñar una guía para evaluar y mejorar la calidad de los datos utilizando el lenguaje de programación Python. Esta investigación con enfoque cualitativo se aplica en un caso práctico medido a través de las características de calidad: Exactitud, Integridad, Libre de Errores y Valor Añadido. Los resultados indican que, mediante la aplicación de la metodología propuesta basada en 12 pasos a través de Python, los datos cumplen con las características de calidad requeridas.
Post-Graduate Quantitative Research Methodology: A Strategic Plan to Alleviate Student Anxiety
Authors: Selvaratnam Navodya , Karunaratne Nayagara , Pothmulla Lahiru , Selvaratnam Naren
Published: October 2023

Quantitative Research Methodology (QRM) is a module oftentimes considered by students and scholars to be challenging and anxiety-provoking. There are numerous negative attitudes toward QRM from learners leading to lower interest and reduced engagement. In the present study, it was observed that students tend to persistently perform poorly in the QRM module in a psychology postgraduate program in Sri Lanka. To further shed light on the identified issue, the current action research was conducted among three student cohorts. Initially, each cohort’s performance was quantitatively analyzed and compared to observe trends in student achievements. Following this process, a sample of instructor feedback on a few failed students was randomly selected. A qualitative analysis of feedback revealed difficulty in research paper formulation and deficits in statistical knowledge as two major reasons for inferior learner performance. The researchers introduced a strategic plan to address the issue, which includes unique tutoring sessions. The suggested strategy would help to alleviate anxiety and improve student learning prior to the final examination. The tutoring sessions are developed utilizing Samejima’s Graded Response Model (GRM), which is a form of Item Response Theory (IRT) that succeeds in providing a psychometrically robust framework to assess student ability. Thus, the present research initiates a dialogue to encourage educators in Sri Lanka to use data-driven strategies to assess learning, assessments, and feedback in postgraduate psychology programs.
Exploring Hypnotic Trance to Generate a Newer Framework for Psychotherapy
Authors: Selvaratnam Naren , Badurdeen Ayesha , Biswas Aadhila , Linden Gevin , Hettiarachchi Dananjaya
Published: October 2023

This review paper focuses on developing a newer argument to emphasize the use of linguistic principles and theories about thought in hypnotherapy. The authors assume hypnosis as a form of focused state of relaxation effective to alleviate psychological and physiological pain. Further, hypnosis is viewed as a technique to help alleviate discomfort associated with psychological disturbance. To further conduct exploratory research in the future, the present paper elaborates authors’ comprehension of hypnosis. This is further supplemented with the use of relational frame theory to propose a newer framework for psychotherapy. This paper will be of significance as it will provide the required literature support to consider hypnotherapy as a mainstream approach to assist clients to heal and recover from psychological disturbance. Future studies based on the developed argument will continue to demonstrate hypnotherapy’s effectiveness in both medicine and psychology.
GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH MULTI DEPENDENT PANELS: A STUDY OF PAK-US TRADE
Authors: JAMIL MUHAMMAD NAVEED , SHAHZAD KHADIJA , JABEEN ALIYA
Published: October 2023

The basic purpose of this study to General Diagnostic test for Sustainable Economic Growth Multi Dependent Panels of Cross Section. The two sample models are using “USA import from Pakistan impact on USA economy” and “Pakistan export to USA impact on Pakistan economy” with multi macroeconomic dependent variables of each country for the period of 2012 to 2021 and examine through a new General Diagnostic test of Cross-section diagnostic test (CSDT) that highly recommended for future examination of research data. The Results showing the high impact “Import on US Macroeconomic variables” and “Export on Pakistan Macroeconomic variables” that influencing the country economy. The Cross-section diagnostic test (CSDT) result also indicates each macroeconomic dependent variable of a country highly influenced by import and export. Like Pakistan face balance of payment issue and export helping indicator and USA shortage of agricultural product, dairy and natural resources production, import strengthen the usage (meet the need), standard living and economy. Research implications are very clear import and export of a country is highly significant that meet the need of financial and usage of a country. This study has two main recommendations. First, strongly recommends for Policy maker more focus on exports with the help of country resources and meet the need of country. Second, the study is strongly recommended to research institution, and research scholar the new General Diagnostic test Multi Dependent Panels of Cross Section (for Sustainable Economic Growth) is suggested to use for future examination of research data.
IMPACT OF GREEN HRM PRACTICES ON GREEN VOLUNTEER BEHAVIOR: MEDIATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP
Authors: NABEEL DR. MUHAMMAD , AZIZ ULLAH  , NAZIR MUHAMMAD WAQAS , KHAN SHAHJEHAN ASAD , KHAN SHAHAN ZEB
Published: October 2023

As the world embraces sustainability and environmental thinking, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating green practices into their human resource management (HRM) processes. This study examines the complex dynamics between green HRM practices, green volunteer behavior (GVB), and the mediating role of intellectual ownership (PO) in the banking sector. The findings indicate that organizations in this category have adopted moderate levels of green HRM practices. Importantly, research reveals that GHRM practices positively influence employee psychological ownership, which in turn encourages green volunteer practices. The mediation analysis shows the significant effect of psychological ownership on the relationship between Green HRM and volunteer green practices. This suggests that fostering a sense of intellectual ownership among employees is important for meaningful communication in sustainability initiatives. These results highlight the importance of implementing green HRM practices as well as enhancing employees’ psychological connections with these practices to enhance their engagement in sustainability initiatives in the 1990s. Organizations seeking to improve their sustainability efforts can leverage their employees’ commitment and passion for environmental goals through the intermediary role of mind ownership relies on considering human resources in green.
Problematika Izin Penyadapan Dewan Pengawas Dalam Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi
Authors: Harefa Beniharmoni , Syakina Nazahra Zea
Published: October 2023

Aturan mengenai penyadapan masih tersebar di beberapa undang-undang di mana ketentuan pelaksanaannya pun masih beragam. Di dalam revisi undang-undang KPK telah membentuk sebuah badan pengawas yang disebut dengan Dewan Pengawas. Pembentukan dewan pengawas KPK menuai berbagai kontroversi dalam hal tugas dan kewenangannya dalam mengawasi KPK. Dengan diputusnya permohononan Judicial Review terhadap pasal-pasal baru di dalam revisi Undang-Undang KPK maka kewenangan Dewan Pengawas mengalami pembaharuan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana mekanisme penyadapan dalam pemberantasan tindak pidana korupsi dan kewenangan Dewan Pengawas pasca diputusnya putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi No. 70/PUU-XVII/2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif dengan melalui pendekatan undang-undang (statute approach) yang terkait dan pendekatan konseptual (conseptual approach). Teknik pengumpulan data di dalam penelitian ini melalui studi kepustakaan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh kesimpuan bahwa mekanisme penyadapan dalam pemberantasan tindak pidana korupsi tidak diatur secara rinci di dalam Undang-Undang KPK. Selain itu kewenengan dewan pengawas dalam hal pemberian izin terlebih dahulu untuk melakukan penyadapan, penggeledahan, dan penyitaan dianggap inkonstitusional. Pemberian kewenangan pro justicia kepada dewan pengawas dianggap sebagai salah satu bentuk intervensi karena dewan pengawas bukanlah aparat penegak hukum. Oleh karena itu kewenangan dewan pengawas dalam hal penyadapan hanyalah sebatas mendapatkan informasi kegiatan penyadapan
Enrique Iniesta: «Que las informaciones que se comparten puedan ser respondidas por la plantilla es un poderoso instrumento de escucha»
Authors: Estanyol i Casals Elisenda
Published: October 2023

La comunicación interna está adquiriendo, por fin, la importancia que merece. Para abordar esta función, la profesora Elisenda Estanyol, directora académica del Máster universitario Online de Comunicación Corporativa, Protocolo y Eventos, entrevista para COMeIN a Enrique Iniesta, director de Desarrollo de los Recursos Humanos en Grupo Pikolin.
Features of radiothermal study of ice in the microwave range
Authors: Kozlov Aleksey Konstantinovich , Gurulev Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
Published: October 2023

The subject of the study is ice formations, which are formed as a result of the release of groundwater to the surface of ice sheets or soil. These formations cause significant damage in human economic activity. The work investigated natural ice located on fresh ice cover, as well as artificial ice formations on the ground. The glaciers located in the Transbaikal region near the city of Chita were investigated. The power of thermal radiation of these objects in the microwave range was determined at wavelengths of 2.3 cm and 0.88 cm. The power of thermal radiation in the microwave range was determined using radiometric receivers at wavelengths of 0.88 cm and 2.3 cm mounted on a car or on a fixed support. Cores of ice removed from the ice were studied to determine the layer-by-layer distribution of ice mineralization. A model of a plane-layered non-isothermal medium was used to calculate the thermal radiation of ice. The possibility of registering ice formations by radiothermal radiation of these objects in the microwave range is shown. If there is a layer of water on the ice, the radio brightness temperature will be significantly lower than the object on the surface of which there is no water mass. By the value of the radio brightness temperature in the microwave range for several ranges, as a result of which it is possible to indirectly estimate the thickness of ice formations. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the variations in the radiofrequency temperature of the medium depending on its thickness due to the interference of radiothermal radiation of a plane-layered medium.
Implacabile Elettra: Figlia Sorella Guerriera
Authors: Treu Martina
Published: October 2023

Elektra, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, is an extraordinary example among ancient characters, as she is depicted with variations by all three Greek major playwrights, in four surviving tragedies: Aeschylus (Libation Bearers), Sophocles (Elektra), and Euripides (Elektra and Orestes). As for modern reception, she is still very popular in theatre as well as in literature, arts, and different medias (films, novels, poems, comics). After a survey on the ancient sources, we focus on less known and most recent case-studies, which show in our opinion new, interesting features compared to her past appearances.
Response of soil extracellular enzyme activity and stoichiometry to short-term warming and phosphorus addition in desert steppe
Authors: Feng Lingxia , Cao Bing , Wang Xiaojia
Published: October 2023

Background

Phosphorus (P) is regarded as one of the major limiting factors in grassland ecosystems. Soil available phosphorus deficiency could affect soil extracellular enzyme activity, which is essential for microbial metabolism. Yet it is still unclear how soil available phosphorus affects soil extracellular enzyme activity and microbial nutrient limitation of desert steppe in the context of climate warming.

Methods

This study carried out a short-term open-top chambers (OTCs) experiment in a desert steppe to examine the effects of warming, P addition, and their interaction on soil properties, the activities of soil extracellular enzymes, and stoichiometries.

Results

The findings demonstrated that soil acquisition enzyme stoichiometry of C: N: P was 1.2:1:1.5 in this experiment region, which deviated from the global mean scale (1:1:1). Warming increased soil AN (ammonium nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen) contents and decreased microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and microbial biomass nitrogen (MBN). Phosphorus addition raised soil available phosphorus and microbial biomass phosphorus (MBP) contents. Soil extracellular enzyme activities and stoichiometries in desert steppe are largely impacted by soil AN, MBC: MBP, and MBN: MBP. These results revealed that the changes of soil available nutrients and stoichiometries induced by short-term warming and P addition could influence soil microbial activities and alleviate soil microbial carbon and phosphorus limitation. Our findings highlight that soil available phosphorus played a critical role in regulating soil extracellular enzyme activity and microbial nutrient limitation of desert steppe. Further research on soil microbial communities should explore the microbiological mechanisms underlying these findings.
Diseño de un perfil de profesor jefe para los niveles de primero y segundo básico basado en competencias para potenciar los liderazgos intermedios en una escuela municipal de la comuna de San Miguel
Authors:   , Galdames Canales Natalie Alejandra
Published: October 2023

El rol del Profesor Jefe en la escuela es esencial en el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje, especialmente en los niveles iniciales donde los docentes se encargan de la enseñanza y aprendizaje de la mayoría de las asignaturas de su curso. Asimismo, ellos deben realizar una variedad de tareas con los estudiantes, familias, asistente de aula, docentes pares y profesionales de apoyo que implican el desarrollo de competencias para el liderazgo docente. De acuerdo con esto, el propósito de esta investigación fue diseñar un Perfil de Profesor Jefe para los niveles de primero y segundo básico basado en competencias, el cual centró al liderazgo como una competencia transversal para guiar la labor de jefatura en colaboración con los docentes de estos niveles. Para su validación, fue sometido a una revisión y luego a juicio de expertos. En los resultados iniciales, los expertos realizaron sugerencias en cuanto a la pertinencia y la semántica. Luego, los jueces expertos validaron la totalidad de los ítems en cuanto a los criterios de pertinencia y semántica (V>0,88; L>0,70). De esta manera, se concluye que el instrumento diseñado para la escuela es pertinente y representativo del objeto de estudio.
Finanças comportamentais: a importância do suitability na decisão de investir
Authors: Zvinakevicius Danrley José , Giacobbo Tatiana Silva Fontoura de Barcellos
Published: October 2023

Este artigo busca mostrar alternativas de negócios para uma instituição bancária, utilizando-se como ferramenta o “Questionário de Análise de Perfil do Investidor” (API), além de versar sobre o perfil de investidor, em linha com as respostas preenchidas pelo cliente. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar e estudar o atual questionário de API do Banco A, a fim de verificar sua capacidade de identificação do suitability do investidor e assim, seu potencial de gerar bons negócios para o banco e seus clientes. Para tanto, o trabalho apresenta as perguntas do questionário de forma individual e as informações que estão diretas ou indiretamente ligadas a cada item. Com o estudo, concluiu-se que questionário de “API” do Banco A está em consonância com a regulamentação e melhores práticas estabelecidas pela Associação Brasileira das Entidades dos Mercados Financeiro e de Capitais (ANBIMA). Constatou-se, ainda, que os perfis de investidor do cliente Banco A, os quais se classificam como conservador, moderado e arrojado, são identificados de acordo com a menor ou maior tolerância ao risco. Não se verificou se existem ou não inconsistências dos investimentos em relação aos perfis de investidores, dada a limitação dessa pesquisa, que não abrange o estudo da adequação dos investimentos em produtos de investimento a cada perfil. Como possibilidades de aprimoramento da atuação do banco, sugerem-se ações comerciais e de marketing, treinamento específico para os profissionais que atuam na área comercial e de atendimento, além de uma possibilidade de revisão do questionário de análise de perfil de investidor.
Socio-Economic study of the Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries of Kisan Credit Card Scheme in Kannuaj District of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Gopal Supragya Krishan , Mazhar Syed H.
Published: October 2023

The studies of socio-economic characteristics of farmers are important for better policy options. The Kannuaj district of Uttar Pradesh is also an agriculture dominated region. Approximately 70% of the rural population of Uttar Pradesh is engaged in primary sector but at present agriculture sector is facing lots of problems such as credit, irrigation HYVs and other capital equipments etc. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme playing a significant role in the development of agriculture Sector because the objective of the scheme is to eliminate exploitations of the farmers by the moneylenders by providing the farmers loans at cheaper rates of Interest. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) is very useful policy for rural development because these policy as the only medium of short-term credit for agriculture. From the year 1998-99, the scheme was implemented by public sector commercial banks, RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) and cooperative banks in the country. The present paper is aimed to study role of Kisan Credit Card scheme in the rural credit facilitation and impact of KCC scheme on socio-economic status of beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries in Kannuaj district of Uttar Pradesh.  It is found that 36.08 per cent beneficiaries were from high socio-economic status group while 43.03 per cent beneficiaries were from medium and 20.89 per cent were in low socio-economic status group. In non-beneficiaries, 27.32 per cent were from high socio-economic status group while 37.34 per cent non beneficiaries were from medium socio-economic status group. 35.44 per cent non beneficiaries were from lower socio-economic group.
Effect of Non - Renewable Energy on Manufacturing Output in Nigeria
Authors: Awujola Abayomi , Ezie Obumneke , Sunday Effiong Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

The role of energy, especially non-renewable energy in promoting manufacturing sector activities and operations in developing countries like Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. This paper investigated the effect of non-renewable energy on textile and clothing output as a sub-sector of the manufacturing sector in Nigeria using time series data covering the period 1986 to 2021. Expost -Facto design was employed as a guide. The study used annual time series data on hydro-electricity, petroleum and gas energy respectively as components of non-renewable energy and textile and clothing manufacturing sub-sector output in Nigeria spanning from 1986 to 2022.  Data used were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Publication and the World Development Indicators (WDI) considered as reliable sources of data for econometric analysis. The ARDL regression technique was used to estimate depicting the relationship between the variables, while the econometric properties of the data were determined using the Phillip-Perron (PP) unit root test and the Bounds cointegration methods. Mean, kurtosis and skewness were employed to describe the data. Results showed among others, that textile and clothing (coefficient, 1.25449; probability value, 0. 000) has significant positive effect on output level. Coal energy consumption (CEC) (coefficient, -6.665467; p, 0.7170), while petroleum energy consumption (PEC) (coefficient, -0.090996; p-value, 0. 6910) had no significant negative effect on textile and clothing output level. Furthermore, gas energy consumption (GEC (coefficient, 19.80158, p, 0.0069) had significant positive effect on textile and clothing output in Nigeria. The Paper concluded that non-renewable energy has no significant effect on textile and clothing output in Nigeria. The study recommended among others, that alternative energy sources, particularly renewable sources should be explored by the federal ministry of petroleum for enhanced economic growth, particularly of textile and clothing output.
Location and Types of Treatment for Prostate Cancer After the Veterans Choice Program Implementation
Authors: Erickson Bradley A. , Hoffman Richard M. , Wachsmuth Jason , Packiam Vignesh T. , Vaughan-Sarrazin Mary S.
Published: October 2023

Importance

The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) was implemented in 2014 to help veterans gain broader access to specialized care outside of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities by providing them with purchased community care (CC).

Objective

To describe the prevalence and patterns in VCP-funded purchased CC after the implementation of the VCP among veterans with prostate cancer.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This cohort study used VHA administrative data on veterans with prostate cancer diagnosed between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2018. These veterans were regular VHA primary care users. Analyses were performed from March to July 2023.

Exposures

Driving distance (in miles) from residence to nearest VHA tertiary care facility. The location (VHA or purchased CC) in which treatment decisions were made was ascertained by considering 3 factors: (1) location of the diagnostic biopsy, (2) location of most of the postdiagnostic prostate-specific antigen laboratory testing, and (3) location of most of the postdiagnostic urological care encounters.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The main outcome was receipt of definitive treatment and proportion of purchased CC by treatment type (radical prostatectomy [RP], radiotherapy [RT], or active surveillance) and by distance to nearest VHA tertiary care facility. Quality was evaluated based on receipt of definitive treatment for Gleason grade group 1 prostate cancer (low risk/limited treatment benefit by guidelines).

Results

The cohort included 45 029 veterans (mean [SD] age, 67.1 [6.9] years) with newly diagnosed prostate cancer; of these patients, 28 866 (64.1%) underwent definitive treatment. Overall, 56.8% of patients received definitive treatment from the purchased CC setting, representing 37.5% of all RP care and 66.7% of all RT care received during the study period. Most patients who received active surveillance management (92.5%) remained within the VHA. Receipt of definitive treatment increased over the study period (from 5830 patients in 2015 to 9304 in 2018), with increased purchased CC for patients living farthest from VHA tertiary care facilities. The likelihood of receiving definitive treatment of Gleason grade group 1 prostate cancer was higher in the purchased CC setting (adjusted relative risk ratio, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.65-1.93).

Conclusions and Relevance

This cohort study found that the percentage of veterans receiving definitive treatment in VCP-funded purchased CC settings increased significantly over the study period. Increased access, however, may come at the cost of low care quality (overtreatment) for low-risk prostate cancer.
Uveal Exposure Following Globe Rupture Simulating Conjunctival Melanoma
Authors: Marks Victoria A. , Zeiger Jennifer S. , Shields Carol L.
Published: October 2023

This case report describes a diagnosis of uveal prolapse masquerading as a conjunctival melanoma after globe rupture in a woman aged 89 years.
Outbreak of Bilateral Endophthalmitis After Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Authors: Bjerager Jakob , Leegaard Holm Ditte-Marie , Holm Lars , Faber Carsten , Bate Anja , Christakopoulos Christos , Solborg Bjerrum Søren
Published: October 2023

Importance

Since bilateral simultaneous postoperative endophthalmitis (BSPOE) after immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) can be devastating for the patient, evaluating such cases in depth is important to maintaining patient safety.

Objective

To evaluate whether a systemic breach of sterility was associated with an outbreak of BSPOE after ISBCSs performed on the same day at a single community-based eye clinic.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This retrospective case series included all patients diagnosed with BSPOE at ophthalmology departments in Denmark following an infectious outbreak after ISBCSs performed at a single community-based eye clinic in December 2022.

Exposure

Bilateral simultaneous postoperative endophthalmitis acquired after ISBCS.

Main Outcome and Measures

Patient recovery from BSPOE after ISBCS was evaluated based on clinical and microbiological reports.

Results

A woman aged 71 years, a man aged 84 years, and a woman aged 79 years consecutively presented with symptoms of endophthalmitis at regional eye departments 4 to 8 days after ISBCS performed on the same date at the same eye clinic. Five of 6 infected eyes underwent vitrectomy, and all eyes received an intravitreous injection of antibiotics. The same strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis was isolated in 4 of 5 eyes that underwent vitrectomy. Contamination of viscoelastics was ruled out with repeated cultures. One eye was eviscerated due to phthisis. In another patient, the final visual acuity of the eye most severely affected was 20/63 Snellen equivalents. Visual acuity of the remaining eyes recovered to 20/25 (3 eyes in 2 patients) and 20/20 (1 eye) Snellen equivalents.

Conclusions and Relevance

The finding of the same strain of S epidermidis in all patient cultures suggests a systemic breach of sterility at the clinic on the day of ISBCS. The outcome of these cases emphasizes the need to adhere to a strict surgical methodology and sterile principles during ISBCS.
Electrically Tunable Spin Exchange Splitting in Graphene Hybrid Heterostructure
Authors: Shin Dongwon , Kim Hyeonbeom , Hong Sung Ju , Song Sehwan , Choi Yeongju , Kim Youngkuk , Park Sungkyun , Suh Dongseok , Choi Woo Seok
Published: October 2023

Graphene, with spin and valley degrees of freedom, fosters unexpected physical and chemical properties for the realization of next‐generation quantum devices. However, the spin‐symmetry of graphene is rather robustly protected, hampering manipulation of the spin degrees of freedom for the application of spintronic devices such as electric gate‐tunable spin filters. It is demonstrated that a hybrid heterostructure composed of graphene and LaCoO3 epitaxial thin film exhibits an electrically tunable spin‐exchange splitting. The large and adjustable spin‐exchange splitting of 155.9 – 306.5 meV is obtained by the characteristic shifts in both the spin‐symmetry‐broken quantum Hall states and the Shubnikov–de Haas oscillations. Strong hybridization‐induced charge transfer across the hybrid heterointerface has been identified for the observed spin exchange splitting. The substantial and facile controllability of the spin exchange splitting provides an opportunity for spintronics applications with the electrically‐tunable spin polarization in hybrid heterostructures.