bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Accessibility to non-bank credit and the growth of micro and small enterprises in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana
Authors: Koomson Frederick
Published: October 2021

Access to credit has been consistently cited as a major constraint to the growth of micro and small-scale enterprises. Research has shown that enterprises that are not able to access credit from banks often rely on non-bank sources. It is based on this that the study set out to examine the accessibility of MSEs to non-bank credit and how non-bank credit affects their growth. In order to achieve the set objectives, 96 MSEs of five non-bank financial institutions were sampled for the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data from both the non-bank financial instutions and the MSEs. Data from the study were mainly analysed using the Chi-Square Test of Independence and log linear resgression analysis. Findings show that MSEs’ accessibility to non-bank credit was affected by inadequate information about credit availability, high interest rates and cumbersome procedure for credit acquisition. Most of the non-bank credit advanced to MSEs were inadequate and were often disbursed at wrong times. Credit received by MSEs mainly went to increasing working capital. This was attributed to the high rate of inflation that forces MSEs to demand credit for re-capitalisation. Firms that accessed larger amount of credit experienced increases in profits. Based on the findings the study recommends to non-bank financial institutions to make the procedures for credit acquisition less cumbersome, provide information about credit availability and to grant adequate and timely loans to MSEs. In order to access credit in time, MSEs are to put in timely application of credit as this will give non-bank credit institution amply time to process the application.
Day case obturator nerve block for osteoarthritis of the hip
Authors: Peacock Mark , Hundle Bhagwant , Greer Rauri
Published: October 2021

Mark Peacock is a senior physiotherapist at Westmorland General Hospital. Drs Hundle and Greer are now consultant anaesthetists in the region and undertook this work while training in pain management at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. An abstract of the early phases of this work was presented to the Anaesthetic Research Society in 2001.
Avaliação da mobilidade a pé: A percepção do pedestre nas vias da cidade de Cascavel
Authors: Viecelli Kelly Regina
Published: October 2021

O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de verificar, pelo ponto de vista do pedestre, como ele avalia a mobilidade a pé na cidade de Cascavel. Este tema foi escolhido para que se possa ter uma noção da mobilidade na cidade, visto que geralmente são priorizados investimentos em vias e esquece-se das calçadas. A Constituição Federal assegura que a mobilidade urbana é um direito do cidadão, dentro desse contexto, temos também a Política Nacional de Mobilidade Urbana, Lei nº 12.587/2012, que tem por objetivo a integração dos meios de transporte e a melhoria da acessibilidade e mobilidade das pessoas. Diante disso, foram aplicados questionários com questões fechadas e apresentadas em escala de Likert de 5 pontos, no período de 07/08/2018 à 21/08/2018, sobre a mobilidade a pé na cidade de Cascavel. Neste relato foi utilizada a metodologia Bola de Neve, buscando um número maior de respondentes. Após a aplicação dos questionários e análise dos dados, verificou-se que a média mais baixa, numa escala de 1 a 5 pontos, foi de 2,3 na dimensão “estado de conservação da calçada”. Identificou-se também que o motivo pelo qual o pedestre caminha pela região selecionada é a falta de estacionamentos e também para realizar exercício físico. Este relato contribui para que outros estudos sejam realizados em outras regiões da cidade, visto que não é só a região central que carece de calçadas conservadas e espaços adequados para o pedestre.
Diagnóstico da planta genérica de valores do município de Cascavel - PR
Authors: Casagrande Lizandra Giordani
Published: October 2021

Dentre os municípios com baixa arrecadação de IPTU por habitante no Estado do Paraná está o Município de Cascavel. Com uma população de cerca de 300.000 habitantes, se comparados com outros cinco municípios com o maior número de habitantes no Paraná, Cascavel ocupa a posição do município que tem a menor arrecadação de IPTU por habitante. A partir disso, este estudo teve por objetivo fazer um diagnóstico da Planta Genérica, relatando um breve histórico da mesma desde sua última atualização, em 2001. Foi feita uma pesquisa de levantamento baseada em dados secundários, onde foram coletados valores de mercado de imóveis à venda na cidade (terrenos vagos), e comparados com os valores cadastrados pelo município, para então mensurar a defasagem existente nos valores da Planta Genérica vigente. Após todos os dados levantados e analisados, se buscou propor alternativas para a implantação de uma nova Planta Genérica de Valores.
Proposta para uma arena multiuso em Cascavel - Paraná
Authors: Rancy Sandro Camilo Rocha
Published: October 2021

O trabalho consiste em um estudo de caso exploratório qualitativo a partir da coleta de informações levantadas por meio de enquetes, entrevistas e reuniões com os gestores da área de esportes e cultura e com os profissionais do sistema municipal. Avaliar e consultar artigos e trabalhos técnicos sobre o assunto relacionado para conseguir obter uma visão ampla e funcional com abordagem esportiva, cultural, social e econômica para elaborar uma proposta com um programa de necessidades para a Arena Multiuso em Cascavel.
Aperfeiçoamento do portal da transparência: Um estudo com a prefeitura de Cascavel-PR
Authors: Costa Stella Cristina Brier , Fiirst Clóvis
Published: October 2021

Esta pesquisa se propõe a interpretar se o governo Municipal de Cascavel está trabalhando para tornar a gestão pública mais transparente, através da divulgação eletrônica de suas ações, a partir da lei complementar 131/2009. O objeto desse estudo é o Portal Transparência da Prefeitura de Cascavel/PR e os canais e fluxos de informações divulgados no mesmo. É um estudo descritivo com metodologia qualitativa. A pesquisa identificou falhas no processo de divulgação das informações, mas constatou que a transparência tem sido tratada com prioridade pela gestão. Ainda que tenha havido êxitos no processo o objetivo de tornar Cascavel referência em transparência no âmbito estadual e brasileiro ainda não foi alcançado, no entanto, existem motivações para melhoramento continuo da transparência.
Análise da substituição de ambulâncias da frota da secretaria municipal de saúde de Cascavel/PR: Estudo de caso na divisão de logística e serviços gerais
Authors: Zotti Elizabeth Rosana de Almeida
Published: October 2021

Este relato técnico tem o objetivo realizar uma análise do processo de substituição da frota de ambulâncias, identificando uma metodologia aplicável para conhecer o ponto econômico e apontar o momento ideal para substituição do veículo. O estudo foi realizado por meio de análise situacional na Secretaria Saúde de Cascavel/PR – SESAU, a qual tem a obrigação legal de transportar a população para tratamento saúde. A frota de ambulâncias é de 10 veículos para atender Munícipio de Cascavel e 60% destas possuem alta quilometragem e idade acima de nove anos. O estudo de caso se apresenta na análise dos gastos da ambulância Frota 2300, através de tabelas dos custos de manutenção, depreciação, custo de capital, custo total anual, custo médio anual e gráfico, utilizando o método “Custos Médios por Período”, desenvolvidos por Lima (2002). Na conclusão, a pesquisa apontou que a Secretaria não utiliza método nem planejamento para definir a substituição dos veículos ambulâncias. O método “Custos Médios por Período”, foi adotado e aplicado na análise da vida útil do veículo em questão, identificando o ponto econômico e o melhor momento para substitui-lo, sendo no quarto para o quinto ano de uso. A contribuição deste trabalho esta direcionada para a proposição da profissionalização do serviço como rotina e adoção de ferramentas gerenciais com parâmetros técnicos na gestão da frota, para apoio à decisão visando economicidade dos recursos públicos e melhorar a qualidade no atendimento aos usuários do SUS, bem como segurança aos pacientes, acompanhantes, profissionais condutores e equipe de apoio.
Brainstem tumor as a cause of headache triggered by Valsalva maneuver
Authors: Valença Marcelo Moraes , Valença Martina Falcão , Andrade Juliana Ramos , Ribeiro Elayne Cristina de Oliveira , Bem Junior Luiz Severo , Silva Ana Cristina Veiga , Mota Rita de Cássia Ferreira Valença , Silva Ubiratan Alves Viturino da , Angelo Júnior José Ronaldo Lessa
Published: October 2021

Expansive lesions of the posterior fossa or the malformation in the occipitocervical transition can cause headache triggered by Valsalva maneuver, usually of sudden onset and of significant intensity, which usually lasts for a short time. Brainstem tumor is rarely related to cause headache, hence the interest in documenting this patient's case in this article.
Most prevalent symptoms associated with headache in COVID-19 patients in the acute phase: a systematic review
Authors: Salomão Vitória Rodrigues , Baccarin Anna Júlia Romão , Okido Thaís Yayoi
Published: October 2021

IntroductionConsidering the frequency of headache among the neurological symptoms of COVID-19, there is a need to understand other manifestations associated with this complaint.ObjectiveTo review the literature regarding the most prevalent symptoms associated with headache in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.MethodA systematic literature review was carried out on studies that evaluated published articles about clinical characteristics and headache associated symptoms in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.ResultsAmong the 1,190 patients in the analyzed studies, the following signs and symptoms were associated with headache: fever, hyposmia, anosmia, ageusia, phonophobia, dehydration, prostration and symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract.ConclusionHeadache was the main neurological symptom of COVID-19, among the main associated symptoms are fever, hyposmia or anosmia, ageusia and phonophobia.
Headache diagnosis in an urgency and emergency unit: Public Health Relevance and its relationship with cost
Authors: Oliveira Ligia Barros , Guimarães Jessica , Silva Danilo Jorge da , Jurno Mauro Eduardo
Published: October 2021

BackgroundHeadache is a common symptom that affects a significant portion of the general population. It constitutes a challenge for diagnosis in urgency and emergency care services, due to headache’s clinical variability and diverse possible etiologies, besides the limited time and resources of these facilities. Because of this insufficiency and the potential severity associated with the condition, headaches generate considerable expenditures to health systems, related to both diagnostic discrimination and treatment.ObjectiveEvaluating the diagnostic resources used on headache patients care, as well as its Public Health Relevanceand relation to cost in an Emergency and Urgency Care unit.MethodsCross-section study analyzing 450 medical records of patients with headache complaints in the time frame from January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019. Patients were categorized according to the type of headache (primary and secondary), specialized evaluation, complementary exams used in the diagnosis, hospital observation time, and the final expenditure in each patient’s care.ResultsThe total estimated expenditures related to headache care equaled US$90,855.60 (average US$201.90 per patient). 38.9% of cases corresponded to primary headaches and 31.1% to secondary headaches. 30% of cases could not be classified. The resources utilized for secondary headaches diagnosis differed significantly from those used in primary headache diagnosis. However, the final expenditures were similar to both groups.ConclusionThe socio-economic impact caused by headaches is unquestionable. It is a highly frequent symptom and both its etiological distinction and adequate treatment require solid evaluation. Due to the resources spent in its evaluation and monitoring, headaches can be considered a public health problem. Therefore, this study suggests that resources should be allocated in the health education and professional training for the proper conduction of these patients, so that they may benefit from an optimized treatment of theircondition without overwhelming the health system.
Severe Hypokalemia as a Rare Presentation of Disseminated Tuberculosis
Authors: Khalil Mohammed O. , Al-Tikrity Mustafa A. , Saffo Hussam A. , Yassin Mohamed A.
Published: October 2021

Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a mycobacterial infection in which the mycobacteria have spread from the lungs to other parts of the body through the blood or lymph system. We report a 38-year-old patient who presented with fever and severe weakness for five days. His initial workup in the emergency room showed severe hypokalemia resistant to multiple doses of potassium replacement. The patient later showed features of meningitis. His cerebrospinal fluid analysis confirmed tuberculous meningitis. After starting on anti-tuberculous medications, his hypokalemia improved significantly. Sputum culture was positive for TB, and the patient labeled as disseminated TB. Despite severe hypokalemia being a rare association with TB, disseminated TB can be considered the possible cause in patients presenting with severe hypokalemia and fever. Renal tubular defect could be the proposed mechanism causing potassium losing nephropathy.
Intralesional Immunotherapy with Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine for Recalcitrant Facial Warts: A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Al-Qassabi Al Mutasim , Al Kindi Abdulrahman
Published: October 2021

Warts are common benign skin tumors caused by human papilloma viruses. Recalcitrant facial warts tend to be cosmetically embarrassing to patients and difficult to treat for doctors. Recently, intralesional immunotherapy by antigens like Bacille Calmette–Guerin vaccine, candida antigen, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has shown promising efficacy. Here, we report two cases of Omani men who presented with recalcitrant facial warts that resolved completely with a single intralesional injection of the MMR vaccine.
Ten-year-old Omani Girl with Lyme Arthritis
Authors: Al Mughaizwi Tahani , Al Rawahi Hatem , Elamin Nagi , Al Hinai Zaid , Al Muharrmi Zakariya , Al Yazidi Laila S.
Published: October 2021

We report a 10-year-old girl who presented with acute arthritis of the left knee, which was confirmed as Lyme arthritis by serology and molecular assay. Careful history and examination were the keys to suspecting the diagnosis. The patient lived in the US for five years and her symptoms developed about a year after her return to Oman. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of Lyme arthritis in Oman and the Arabian Gulf region. This case indicates the need to suspect Lyme disease in patients presenting with compatible symptoms and a history of recent travel to endemic regions.
O local de trabalho como potencializador na formação de treinadores de basquetebol
Authors: Cunha Luiza Darido da , Rodrigues Heitor de Andrade , Galatti Larissa Rafaela , Hunger Dagmar Aparecida Cynthia França
Published: October 2021

O objetivo da pesquisa foi investigar as possíveis interferências do contexto institucional na aprendizagem de treinadores de basquetebol, com atenção especial para os dispositivos formativos do local de trabalho. Do ponto de vista dos procedimentos metodológicos, definimos o método de estudo de casos múltiplos. Os participantes foram cinco treinadores e dois gestores, vinculados a três instituições esportivas. Para coleta de dados selecionamos a técnica de entrevista semiestruturada. Para análise dos dados elegemos a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados revelaram três dispositivos formativos intrinsecamente vinculados à socialização no contexto de trabalho: o planejamento conjunto entre as instituições, o convívio diário entre os treinadores e o desenvolvimento de cursos e clínicas no local de trabalho.
BELARUS AND UKRAINE IN THE POST-SOVIET PERIOD – TWO DIFFERENT MODELS OF ORGANIZATION AND POSITIONING OF THE STATE
Authors: PETROVIĆ DRAGAN
Published: October 2021

After the disappearance of the USSR, Belarus and Ukraine have mostly different models of state organization at the domestic level: Belarus opted for state capitalism with a social image, close to the neo-Keynesian concept with elements of socialism-social justice. Ukraine had a number of changes in that direction, but after the February coup in 2014, it fully accepted the neoliberal model, which led to additional stratification of the population, pauperization and a serious economic crisis. In the geopolitical direction, Belarus has always been firmly connected with Russia and the integration processes in the post-Soviet space led by Moscow. Ukrai-ne is internally divided on that issue, so it had a moderated participation in the inte-gration processes in the post-Soviet space. However, after February 2014 and the conflicts that followed, Ukraine turned to the western centers of power. Belarus has very little opposition in the electorate to the existing geopolitical and pro-Russian identity issue, while Ukraine remains a divided country on a number of major issues. Western centers of power, and especially Atlanticist ones, generally support every form of distance from Russia and pro-Russian identity that exists among the popula-tion and elite in Ukraine and that appears on the border in Belarus.
In Ukraine, until February 2014, pluralism influenced them to channel them-selves through elections for the institutions of the system of differences of identity and interests of the regions, so the pro-Russian and Western Ukrainian options changed in power. Since 2014, the secession of Crimea, the secession of Donetsk and Lugansk, the western Ukrainian option has an advantage. Since then, the gov-ernment in Kiev has been threatening the identity survival of the pro-Russian part of the population of Ukraine, the majority in the Southeast, in an authoritarian and un-democratic way. Official relations between Ukraine and Russia are tense.
SOCIAL SECURITY AND RISKS OF MODERN MIGRATION
Authors: JEVTIĆ DRAGAN , MILJKOVIĆ MILAN
Published: October 2021

Social security implies the realization of comprehensive guarantees to citizens from certain risks, most often socio-economic, but also others related to them, in an objective and subjective sense, which are integral parts of social security (social security, social protection, social development and social risks).
Social security is often equated with social security, especially in its broader sense, although are not synonymous, and implies a comprehensive and integrated system of social measures that guarantee an adequate standard of living and well-being, can include a range of related systems and subsystems, ideas and concepts of security and other factors (economic, political, demographic, environmental, etc.) that are associated with it have a greater or lesser impact and determine the character of its actions. Social security is most directly related to human security and sustainable development.
Achieving the highest possible level of social security is no longer just a possibility and ability of nation states but also of the entire global world system, with a system of international relations, which aspires to realize the idea and vision of a global society with a number of international supranational and global institutions, institutes and rules, who need to realize his premises.
The central problem in the current form of globalization, as a system of international relations, is the constant increase of socio-economic inequalities and other inequalities, at the level of global society, between regions and states and within states and which is actualized as a result of structural inequalities stemming from neoliberalism, dominant economic-political model and its rules.
As a consequence of endangering the socio-economic security of people and their identities, modern migrations with their risks appear, of which the capacity of migrations to become a terrismogenic factor (factor generic of terrorism) is of special importance.
The paper deals with issues of social security and social risks; globalization, increasing socio-economic inequalities and social risks, and the relationship between social risks and migration as a terrismogenic factor, with reference to the analysis of migration risks in the Republic of Serbia.
MULTIDEMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN SERBIA
Authors: MERDOVIĆ BORO , BJELAJAC ŽELJKO
Published: October 2021

Domestic violence with its various manifestations and forms has captured the attention of the scientific and professional public, especially in the last few decades. The consequences it causes not only affect the individual and his personal development, but also have multiple negative implications for the narrower and wider social environment and society as a whole. Most often, women and children are victims of domestic violence, and extensive measures and a multidisciplinary approach are being taken around the world in order to prevent domestic violence and minimize the consequences. The aim of this paper is to point out the etiology and forms of domestic violence with special emphasis on violence against women and children. A phenomenon with serious social consequences that causes traumatic effects on the normal and harmonious development of children is child abuse, which manifests itself in two forms: abuse and neglect. Through the review and results of numerous studies and foreign professional literature, we will point out the prevalence of the phenomenon. In the last part of the paper, we will point out the negative implications of abuse and violence on the mental and physical integrity of the victim, primarily women and children.
Pendidikan Hukum Dalam Sosialisasi Vaksinasi Sebagai Upaya Penanggulangan Penyebaran Covid-19
Authors: Fatimah Siti , Toni Harsan  , Ika Murtiningsih
Published: October 2021

Pemahaman tentang vaksinasi dalam kalangan masyarakat desa masih semu sehingga dibutuhkan sosialisasi peraturan tentang vaksinasi. Keraguan yang sering muncul dalam kalangan masyarakat desa perihal penerimaan vaksin adalah rasa takut akan dampak yang akan ditimbulkan pasca masyarakat menerima vaksin. Sehubungan dengan banyaknya kasus dampak akibat vaksinasi yang terjadi di seluruh penjuru dunia menyebabkan sebagian masyarakat desa takut, tidak percaya, bahkan menolak untuk divaksin. Maka dari itu, diperlukan Pendidikan hukum dalam sosialisasi vaksinasi di Desa Jagan, Kecamatan Bendosari, Sukoharjo ini yang bertujuan agar semua masyarakat desa sadar akan hukum untuk menerima vaksin dalam upaya menanggulangi penyebaran Covid-19 dan sebagai upaya untuk memperbaiki pola hidup agar bisa kembali normal. Sosialisai vaksinasi ini dilakukan dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi. Kegiatan pendidikan hukum dalam sosisaliasi vaksinasi Covid-19 di desa Jagan, Bendosari, Sukoharjo merupakan Langkah tepat untuk memotivasi dan memberikan informasi mendalam mengenasi vaksinasi Covid-19 kepada para peserta anggota Angga Mandiri Desa Jagan. Para peserta juga siap mensosialisasikan Gerakan vaksinasi pada warga agar siap untuk mengikuti pelaksanaan vaksinasi Covid-19. Dan, hasil dari pengabdian ini mendaptakan jumlah total masyarakat penerima dan mengikuti Vaksinasi vaksin Covid-19 di Desa Jagan, Bendosari Sukoharjo adalah sebanyak 325 org.
Contribution of Asian emissions to upper tropospheric CO over the remote Pacific
Authors: Smoydzin Linda , Hoor Peter
Published: October 2021

Abstract. We use CO data from the MOPITT satellite instrument from 2000–2019 to compose a climatology of severe pollution events in the mid- and upper troposphere over the northern-hemispheric (NH-) Pacific. To link each individual pollution event detected by MOPITT with a CO source region, we performed trajectory calculations using MPTRAC, a lagrangian transport model. To analyse transport pathways and uplift mechanisms we combine MOPITT data, the trajectory calculations and ERA-Interim reanalysis data. Events of elevated CO which we detect at level between 500 hPa and 300 hPa over the NH-Pacific throughout the year, occur with a surprisingly high regularity and frequency (70 % of all days during winter, 80 % respectively during spring). Our study further indicates, that the spatial coverage of individual upper tropospheric pollution cluster increased in spring time during the 20 years we analysed. The position of upper tropospheric pollution plumes show a strong seasonal cycle. During winter, most pollution events are detected over the north-eastern and central NH-Pacific, during spring over the central NH-Pacific and during summer over the western NH-Pacific. We detect most pollution episodes during spring. Trajectory simulations reveal China as the major CO-source region throughout the year. The contribution of other source regions shows a strong seasonal cycle: NE-Asia is a significant CO-source region during winter and summer while India and SE-Asia are important source regions mainly during spring.
Modification of a conventional photolytic converter for improving aircraft measurements of NO2 via chemiluminescence
Authors: Nussbaumer Clara M. , Parchatka Uwe , Tadic Ivan , Bohn Birger , Marno Daniel , Martinez Monica , Rohloff Roland , Harder Hartwig , Kluge Flora , Pfeilsticker Klaus , Obersteiner Florian , Zöger Martin , Doerich Raphael , Crowley John N. , Lelieveld Jos , Fischer Horst
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Nitrogen oxides (NOx≡NO+NO2) are centrally involved in the photochemical processes taking place in the Earth's atmosphere. Measurements of NO2, particularly in remote areas where concentrations are of the order of parts per trillion by volume (pptv), are still a challenge and subject to extensive research. In this study, we present NO2 measurements via photolysis–chemiluminescence during the research aircraft campaign CAFE Africa (Chemistry of the Atmosphere – Field Experiment in Africa) 2018 around Cabo Verde and the results of laboratory experiments to characterize the photolytic converter used. We find the NO2 reservoir species MPN (methyl peroxy nitrate) to produce the only relevant thermal interference in the converter under the operating conditions during CAFE Africa. We identify a memory effect within the conventional photolytic converter (type 1) associated with high NO concentrations and rapidly changing water vapor concentrations, accompanying changes in altitude during aircraft measurements, which is due to the porous structure of the converter material. As a result, NO2 artifacts, which are amplified by low conversion efficiencies, and a varying instrumental background adversely affect the NO2 measurements. We test and characterize an alternative photolytic converter (type 2) made from quartz glass, which improves the reliability of NO2 measurements in laboratory and field studies.
The Bellinge data set: open data and models for community-wide urban drainage systems research
Authors: Nedergaard Pedersen Agnethe , Wied Pedersen Jonas , Vigueras-Rodriguez Antonio , Brink-Kjær Annette , Borup Morten , Steen Mikkelsen Peter
Published: October 2021

Abstract. This paper describes a comprehensive and unique open-access data set for research within hydrological and hydraulic modelling of urban drainage
systems. The data come from a mainly combined urban drainage system covering a 1.7 km2 area in the town of Bellinge, a suburb of the city of Odense, Denmark. The data set consists of up to 10 years of observations (2010–2020) from 13 level meters, 1 flow meter, 1 position sensor and 4 power sensors in the system, along with rainfall data from three rain gauges and two weather radars (X- and C-band), and meteorological data from a nearby weather station. The system characteristics of the urban drainage system (information about manholes, pipes, etc.) can be found in the data set along with characteristics of the surface area (contour lines, surface description, etc.). Two detailed hydrodynamic, distributed urban drainage models of the system are provided in the software systems MIKE URBAN and EPA Storm Water Management Model (SWMM). The two simulation models generally show similar responses, but systematic differences are present since the models have not been calibrated. With this data set we provide a useful case that will enable independent testing and replication of results from future scientific developments and innovation within urban hydrology and urban drainage systems research. The data set can be downloaded from https://doi.org/10.11583/DTU.c.5029124 (Pedersen et al., 2021a).
Capital humano, aprendizaje, satisfacción y compromiso en el desempeño de instituciones educativas
Authors: Pedraza Melo Norma Angélica , González Cisneros América Lorena
Published: October 2021

La investigación de la educación desde una perspectiva gerencial ha tomado auge en el desarrollo económico de las naciones. El presente estudio, analizó la relación entre las dimensiones del capital humano, la satisfacción laboral y el compromiso organizacional, versus el desempeño organizacional de cuatro instituciones educativas de nivel medio superior ubicadas en Victoria, Tamaulipas, México. Se aplicó un cuestionario a personal docente, directivo y administrativo, integrando una muestra de 187 encuestados. Mediante el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales, los resultados confirmaron que la satisfacción laboral y el aprendizaje-colaboración (como dimensión del capital humano), tienen efectos positivos sobre el desempeño organizacional; en contraste, el compromiso organizacional y la dimensión competencias de la variable capital humano, no tienen influencia sobre dicha variable dependiente. Estos hallazgos, aportan información a la gerencia educativa para el diseño e implementación de estrategias de gestión del capital humano, a fin de promover ambientes adecuados de aprendizaje e innovación y en donde se favorezca también la imagen y calidad académica, a fin de repercutir en el desempeño de dichas instituciones.
IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Enisan AKINLO Anthony , Oluwafemi ONI Isaac
Published: October 2021

The paper examines the impact of microfinance on poverty alleviation in Ondo State, Nigeria. The paper is based on a survey of 240 beneficiaries of microcredit loans in Ondo State. The results of the analysis show that most beneficiaries of micro credit loans are educated youth between the age brackets of 18 and 40 years. Many of the beneficiaries utilized their loans to procure durable equipment needed in their small scale enterprises. The results show that loan empowerment has a significant positive effect on beneficiaries’ welfare. Access to credit allowed the beneficiaries take advantage of economic opportunities by providing a fundamental basis for planning and expanding business activities.
Employee perceptions of Dollarization and the Hospitality Industry Performance.
Authors: Forbes Kabote , Sebastian Vengesayi , Charity Mapingure , Kumbirai Mirimi , Felistus Chimutingiza , Rumbidzai Mataruse
Published: October 2021

The research was conducted to explore the employee understanding of the effects of dollarization on the performance of the hospitality industry in Zimbabwe. Using a qualitative research philosophy data was collected from 25 people using semi structured questionnaires in one of Zimbabwe’s renowned tourism resort, (Nyanga). Three key themes emerged that dollarization led to employee motivation, led to a positive social change and has led to improved economic performance of the country. The researchers concluded that dollarization had a positive impact on the performance of the hospitality industry in Zimbabwe and recommended that it should be allowed to continue in Zimbabwe for the good of the industry and the people.
Hoteliers’ Perceptions of the Impacts of Green Tourism on Hotel Operating Costs in Zimbabwe: The Case of Selected Harare Hotels
Authors: Zengeni Nelson , Fungai Zengeni Dorothy Monica , Muzambi Shelter
Published: October 2021

The purpose of the study was to determine the possible relationship of green hospitality and operating costs in Zimbabwe’s hotels. To achieve this, it looked at practices in hotels and their effect on operating costs and also on the awareness levels of the employees on the subject. The study showed that there is both a negative and positive relationship between green hospitality and operating costs as perceived by the hotel employees. The findings also revealed that employee awareness is important in the discussion of green tourism as a measure of controlling costs as they (employees) are the key drivers of the green revolution.
MOBILIZATION OF DOMESTIC FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: A.A Awe
Published: October 2021

The paper examines the mobilization of domestic financial resources for agricultural productivity in Nigeria with a view to identify the contributions of the various sources of finance to agricultural productivity in Nigeria. To achieve this objective, the paper employed Vector Auto Regressive Model (VAR) to analyze time series data from (1980 – 2009). The paper identified the various instruments and strategies used by the government for mobilizing resources for the agricultural sector in Nigeria to include subsidy and agricultural credit policies that were financed through Nigerian Agricultural Credit Bank (NACB), credit facilities from Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industries at the state level, credit through Commercial and Merchant Banks and provision of agricultural credit to the defunct Commodity Board by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The OLS (VAR) result revealed positive relationships between the variables and the variance decomposition measured the proportion of forecast error. The paper therefore recommend that the Federal government recurrent expenditure on agriculture should be reviewed upward for enhanced agricultural productivity and that both the Federal government and the Commercial Banks should mobilize more financial resources toward the agricultural sector to boost agricultural productivity which would guaranteed maximum agricultural productivity in Nigeria.
VALUE OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE: An African experience
Authors: Khomba James Kamwachale , Bakuwa Rhoda
Published: October 2021

Drucker (1992) views intellectual capital as the only major source of capital that can create productivity and contribute towards profits for corporations. The problem statement refers to lack of recognition about this significant contribution of intellectual capital towards corporate performance by some organisations in Africa. Thus, the objective of the research was to focus on the intellectual constructs in order to fully understand its dynamics within an African framework. The study drew corporate data from different companies using structured questionnaires. The data was analysed through the use of univariate and correlation analysis. It is found that some corporations are not still aware of the importance and necessity of intellectual capital that brings innovation and profitability. Many managers in Africa still tend to put much emphasis on the other four sources of capital as comprising labour capital, natural resource capital, financial capital and debt capital more than the intellectual capital. Thus, recognition of intellectual capital is still in the transitional stage amongst many organisations in Africa. It is expected that the results of this research will enhance knowledge and recognition of intellectual capital value as another source of productivity and a contributor towards corporate performance and profitability.
Impact of Ownership Structure and Corporate Governance on Capital Structure: The case of Vietnamese Firms
Authors: Xuan-Quang Do , Zhong-Xin Wu
Published: October 2021

This article attempts to explore how corporate governance and ownership structure affect capital structure in the context of an emerging economy like Vietnam by considering impact level of three groups of factors which are corporate governance, ownership structure and firm elements. Method of Multivariable Regression Analysis used with cross-panel data collected from non-financial firms listed on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchanges in the period 2009-2012 shows that corporate governance measures have a significant impact on decision of capital structure, while ownership structure has not given evidences with statistical significance of its impact on capital structure choice, except the fact that managerial ownership has negative impact on capital structure of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs). Especially, the study shows that characteristics which cause effects on corporate governance measures of Vietnamese SOEs include Board size, Non-executive Directors (NEDs), CEO duality and corporate ownership structure. Besides, pecking – order theory can explain basically the impact of classical firm elements such as growth, profitability, tangibility and firm size on capital structure of Vietnamese firms. Finally, our research concludes that ownership structure and corporate governance have a certain impact on decisions of capital structure.
The Impact of Adopting Electronic Trading System on Performance of the Amman Stock Exchange
Authors: Masoud Najeb M.H.
Published: October 2021

This study aims to highlight the impact of adopting electronic trading System on performance of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) represented in the (value traded) and (market capitalisation) where, for the implementation of that, secondary data were collected from (taken from the monthly statistical bulletins of the Stock Exchange) related to the study variables, where an analysis of the difference between the middle two samples: the first study variables before the introduction of the system, and the other after you have inserted, to find out whether there is a significant difference between the size of the stock exchange in trading before and after the introduction of the electronic trading system, and whether there is a significant difference between the value between the market value of securities listed on the stock exchange before and after the introduction of the system. The results of the study show that the use of the electronic trading system as an alternative to the manual trading system has contributed to raise the volume of trading and the market value of the ASE. We believes that the result of the increase in the degree of transparency and security for traders and investors in the stock market, and give great flexibility and different information to brokers facilitated an analysis of the situation of companies traded faster, which achieved more justice, speed and ease of execution of orders, on the other hand, the system has led to facilitate control over the trading operations and the dissemination of information in real time for both local or foreign investors which contributes to increase the depth and liquidity of the market.
Using Information Technology as an E-Learning Tool to Develop Entrepreneurial Skills of Emerging Businesses in the Western Cape in South Africa
Authors: Bayat Mohamed Saheed , Basardien Fawzy , Karodia Anis Mahomed
Published: October 2021

The objective of this paper was to demonstrate the use of information technology as an e-learning instrument to develop entrepreneurial skills of entrepreneurs assisted through RED DOOR[1], a government entrepreneurship support program, with a specific focus on financial management and management accounting skills. Historically, many emerging businesses that have received entrepreneurial support and training from RED DOOR have met with limited success. This study focussed on a longitudinal assessment of a pilot training program implemented by RED DOOR. This study included a sample of 40 entrepreneurs that obtained entrepreneurial training. The methodology involved four phases, namely, knowledge transference, skills application, business simulation and business evaluation. The results indicated that twelve months after the training most participants were successful.
Gündelik Hayat: Sosyo-Kültürel Bir Yaklaşım
Authors: YILMAZ Mevlüt
Published: October 2021

Toplumsal yaşam ve kültürel alan, gündelik hayatın şimdi ve buradalığı çerçevesinde kendini somutlaştırır. Bireysel etkinliklerin ve sosyal etkileşimlerin ortak alanı olarak gündelik hayat, birçok edimsel pratiğin ve toplumsal bağın oluşturulduğu ve geliştirildiği bir birleşme alanıdır. Bu yönüyle sosyal normların, kültürel kodların, tutum ve davranış biçimlerinin görünür kılındığı bir kesişim noktasında bulunur, gündelik hayat. Dolayısıyla gündelik hayatın insani ve toplumsal ilişkilerin odağında yer aldığı söylenebilir. Sosyal yaşamın en sıradan, tekdüze yönleri bile sosyo-kültürel alan ile etkileşim halindedir. Toplumsal ve kültürel alanın çözümlenmesinde gündelik hayat, merkezi bir öneme sahiptir. Çünkü her insan belirli bir gündelik hayata sahiptir ve gündelik hayatın sıradan akışı tüm insanlarca paylaşılır. Belirli yaşam kalıplarının izlerini gündelik hayatta görmek mümkündür. Bu çalışmada gündelik hayat, sosyo-kültürel bir bakış açısıyla analiz edilmeye çalışılmaktadır. Kavramsal açıklamaların yanında sosyal teoride yer alan konuya ilişkin makro ve mikro yaklaşımlar ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca tarihsel gelişim serüveni içerisinde farklılaşan toplumların, iktisadi düşüncelerin, kültürel değerlerin gündelik hayat temelinde sosyolojik bir çözümlemesi amaçlanmaktadır.
Optical Properties and Radiation Stability of Magnesium Silicate
Authors: Harutyunyan V. V. , Badalyan A. O.
Published: October 2021

A microwave (MW) method of hydrothermal synthesis of magnesium silicate is developed. At low temperature (240 0C), nuclei of crystalline phase of магний silicate are obtained. Some optical characteristics of the synthesized product are determined. Based on, X-ray and thermographic studies are revealed that the synthesis of magnesium silicate from water-soluble salts of initial components in microwave ovens promotes the formation of magnesium at lower temperatures. MW synthesis of magnesium silicate ensures obtaining of nanosized powder after heat treatment at 850 0C.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design for Application in Cyber Security
Authors: Gambaryan M. K.
Published: October 2021

In this paper a small copter size unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been designed as a platform for a flying computer station to carry out cyber-attacks (Jamming, Spoofing, Man in the Middle, etc.) on devices that utilize wireless technologies, WiFi in particular. A yagi-patch hybrid antenna designed for 2.4 GHz freely rotates on two axes, thus allowing the drone to perform attacks on low power devices up to ranges of 300 meters. The modular design of the UAV allows for quick swapping of modules depending on the specific wireless technology used by the target device.
Conditions for Consistency of Equations of Nonlinear Diffusion in Complex Systems with Thermodynamic Constraints
Authors: Sargsyan H. P.
Published: October 2021

The paper proposes relations between the coefficients of nonlinear diffusion in complex systems within the framework of the mechanism approach of Ya. I. Frenkel for matching equations with thermodynamic constraints. Three conditions for limiting the microdescription of a complex system have been identified the fulfillment of which ensures the thermodynamically correct behavior of the equations of nonlinear multicomponent diffusion.
فقه الدعوة من خلال المرحلة المكية
Authors: علي مصطفى د/ إبراهيم
Published: October 2021

Praise be to Allah and His considerate Prophet (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon Him), Allah bestowed me to complete this study entitled: "Jurisprudence of Dawa "Islamic Call" through the Meccan Stage". The study has been divided into enquiries, through this study, the researcher finds out that there are problems need to shed light on them, the most important of which are: the new events in reality of Dawaa "Islamic Call" which is are due to separation of the past from the present. The problem of this study lies in the fact that the Dawa "Islamic Call" requires jurisprudence 'Fiqh' that accompanies today' situation, it is prerequite to return to jurisprudence of Dawa "Islamic Call" in Meccan era.

The study employed the descriptive, method, the limits are represented in the Meccan Stage, before the emigration of Prophet Mohamed (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon Him) to the holy madina.

  The study achieved many important results: the Dawa "Islamic Call" requires a good knowledge of jurisprudence. The sequence of Dawa "Islamic Call" with callers leads people to refrain from their interest in the Meccan Stage. Carefulness and caution practiced in mecca at the beginning of Dawaa "Islamic Cal" is necessary even today. The study concludes with number of recommendations. The most important are: it is necessary to return to Quranic sequence that take the callers gradually. The Dawa scholars should follow the secret, informative and obvious stage throughout the time.
تذوُّق الشِّعر وما يتَّصل بمتلقِّيه عند عبد القاهر الجرجانيّ
Authors: مصطفى الريح د. صديق
Published: October 2021

This research aims at studying the concept of tasting according to Abdul Qahir Al Girjani and its relationship with the reader and the critic with regands to the conditions they should lsave. Al Girjani described the ways to develop the ability of tasting. the research followed the deascniptive methodology in the texts of his two books on the topic and achieved important results.

The tasting according to al-girjeni is a natural gift to be developed by knowledge and it’s an important measure for commenting and analyging the texts, tasting boetry depends maily on profound knowledge of eloquence which can be comprehensed by tasting and spiritual feeling. It cannot be reached through studying and learning if is only natural. To devetop the ability of tasting, AL-girjarni recommends that the reader should deal with numerous texts with a comperative sense to point out the place of beauty in the texts. Thns the reader should get interested takes part in the journey of looking for the secrets of beauty and enjoys tasting it on his own.
أحكام المشاركة الشعبية ودورها في درء مخاطر الكوارث
Authors: محمد مصطفى د. خالد
Published: October 2021

This paper addresses the popular participation strategy and its role in the effectiveness of disasters risk management, with an emphasis towards strengthening the sustainable development opportunities, remedial measures of threads in least Developed Countries taking Sudan as a case study, which suffer from acute vulnerability despite its huge resources and comparative advantage.Thus the local community participation is important to achieve integration between formal and informal efforts.

      The study also sheds light on the tools of popular participation experienced in Sudan, characteristics, challenges, objectives, inputs, operations, outputs, and results, accompanied with methods of measuring and evaluation within the context of the state national strategic planning.

     The study also reveals the expected merits from adopting the grass rooted development (Bottom Top Approach) in the different stages of disaster management.