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Microencapsulation of Green Capulaga (Elettaria cardamomum) Essential Oil with Maltodextrin and Its Applications in Coffee Drink
Authors: Kustyawati Maria Erna , Sugiharto Ribut , Rini Rini
Published: October 2022

Microencapsulation of green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) essential oils and its application is considered  an innovative technique to improve the functional properties of coffee drinks. This study aims to determine the best formulations (M) of combination of maltodextrin and cardamom essential oil, parameters such as microcapsule yields, water content, and solubility were measured. To find out whether the microcapsule was applicable for coffee drink, antioxidant activity and taste and aroma of coffee drink mixed with the best formulation were analyzed. Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with four replications was used; the data were analyzed by ANOVA and further tested by the LSD test with a level of 5%. The results showed that formulations significantly affected the yields and solubility of cardamom essential oil microcapsules. The best formulation treatment was formulation M3 with a yield score,water content and solubility of 89.03%, 11.85%, and 93.50%, respectively. Antioxidant activity, aroma and taste scores of ground coffee mixed with M3 were 77.61±0.23%, 4.31 (typical of cardamom, little coffee), and 4.88 (typical of cardamom, little coffee), respectively. While ground coffee only has antioxidant activity of 76.32±0.31%. In conclusion, ground coffee mixed with microencapsulated  cardamom essential oil has the potential as a herbal coffee drink. Keywords:   Cardamom, Essential oil, Herbal coffee drink, Microencapsulation
Exploring Technological Determinism in Technology Philosophy
Authors:   The Korean Association of Practical Arts Education, Lee Choon-sig
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to find out the implications of technological determinism by discussing the views of how technological development can change society and culture. The implications of technological determinism are as follows.
First, the common structure of technological determinism has the categories of strong determinism and soft determinism. In particular, soft technological determinism proposes the possibility that society can change in a specific direction while technology interacts with other areas of society.
Second, attitudes toward technology make the difference in technology determinism. Philosophical differences in technology are differences in attitudes towards technology, and these differences are important from a policy and decision-making point of view and affect perceptions of risks and opportunities. Third, even if strong technological determinism that does not impute technology as an autonomous agent is rejected, a soft technology deterministic view or emphasizing that technology power is a secondary change agent still presents a dilemma for human responsibility. Fourth, from the instrumental point of view of technology, technology is not regarded as an end in itself, but as a means to achieve educational goals. When making decisions about technology, educational goals and curriculum categories should follow technology from the philosophy of this instrumental view.
Fifth, it should be explicitly noted that the viewpoint on technology is markedly different depending on the degree to which technology determinism is asserted in technology education. Finally, today's technology determinists are facing both positive and negative changes and developments brought about by the advent of social media. Social media has allowed people to connect with others anytime, anywhere, but has reduced real human interactions and face-to-face conversations.
Anomaly Detection for IOT/Cloud-Based Model in Fog Computing Using Machine Learning
Authors: Nayak Suraj , Khan Shadab Pasha
Published: October 2022

We know that the key technologies that are involved in the Internet of Things are wireless sensor networks and cloud computing, big data, embedded systems, and the internet. It is a giant network with connected devices. These devices gather and share data. But many IoT devices have poor security and cybercriminals are taking benefit of this. The two techniques cloud and fog computing both combined can be used to transfer secure data in IoT devices as cloud computing provides storage of data on cloud servers and fog computing offers us various services to access data and provides support for cloud servers. This research work presents various techniques to detect an intruder and anomaly detection in IoT-based cloud systems. Also, a comparison of all the techniques used to detect intruders and anomalies are compared on various parameters like accuracy, performance, efficiency, precision, recall, the detection rate.
Phenotypic Characteristics of Local Pigs in the North Sulawesi
Authors: Onibala Jane S. I. T. , Suyadi Suyadi , Maylinda Sucik , Nurgiartiningsih V. M. A.
Published: October 2022

Local pigs are one of Indonesia's livestock germplasm and have an important role in the rural farming system in the North Sulawesi. The aim of this study was to identify the phenotypic characteristic of local pigs in the North Sulawesi. The study was carried out as a field level survey and investigation through direct observation of phenotypic traits of local pigs in eight villages which is located in the two main regions of the North Sulawesi, namely Minahasa Utara (Darunu, Sonsilo, Marinsow and Kalinaun) and Bolaang Mongondow (Pindolili, Baturapa, Sangtombolang and Tanjung Sidupa). A total of 212 pigs were used to observe the parameters of body weight, body length, heart grith, height at withers, head length and ear length. Data were analyzed using general linear model and discriminant analysis. The results showed that body weight and linear body measurement of local pigs in eight locations in the North Sulawesi were significantly different (p < 0.05) with the following traits; average body weight of 27.67±12.90 kg, body length of 70.62±14.21 cm, heart grith of 62.89±13.30 cm, height at withers of 44.73±8.86 cm, head length of 25.06 ±5.96 cm, ear length of 15.6±4.05 cm and hock circumference of 9.87±1.31 cm.
Articullichirus, a new genus of ghost shrimp (Crustacea: Axiidea: Callichiridae) with one new species
Authors: Poore Gary C. B. , Dworschak Peter C. , Schnabel Kareen E.
Published: October 2022

Articullichirus gen. nov., close to Corallianassa Manning, 1987 and Calliapagurops de Saint Laurent, 1973, is diagnosed to include Callianassa articulata Rathbun, 1906 from Hawaii and French Polynesia, Callianassa collaroy Poore and Griffin, 1979 from southern Australia and Articullichirus chiltoni sp. nov. from northern New Zealand. Previous records of the two described species from the Indo-West Pacific are reassigned.
Redox and biometal status in Wistar rats after subacute exposure to fluoride and selenium counter-effects
Authors: Radovanović Jelena , Antonijević Biljana , Baralić Katarina , Ćurčić Marijana , Đukić-Ćosić Danijela , Bulat Zorica , Javorac Dragana , Buha Đorđević Aleksandra , Kotur-Stevuljević Jelena , Sudar-Milovanović Emina , Antonijević Miljaković Evica , Beloica Miloš , Mandinić Zoran
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effect of 150 mg/L sodium fluoride (NaF) on redox status parameters and essential metals [copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn)] in the blood, liver, kidney, brain, and spleen of Wistar rats and to determine the protective potential of selenium (Se) against fluoride (F-) toxicity. Male Wistar rats were randomly distributed in groups of five (n=5) receiving tap water (control) or water with NaF 150 mg/L, NaF 150 mg/L + Se 1.5 mg/L, and Se 1.5 mg/L solutions ad libitum for 28 days. Fluorides caused an imbalance in the redox and biometal (Cu, Fe, and Zn) status, leading to high superoxide anion (O2 .-) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the blood and brain and a drop in superoxide dismutase (SOD1) activity in the liver and its increase in the brain and kidneys. Se given with NaF improved MDA, SOD1, and O2 .- in the blood, brain, and kidneys, while alone it decreased SH group levels in the liver and kidney. Biometals both reduced and increased F- toxicity. Further research is needed before Se should be considered as a promising strategy for mitigating F- toxicity.
An overview of the microflora of the patients admitted in an Ear Nose and Throat tertiary hospital from Romania
Authors: Togănel Radu Ovidiu , Coşeriu Răzvan Lucian , Vintilă Camelia , Simion Anastasia
Published: October 2022

Objective: The purpose of this retrospective study is to describe clinical, epidemiological and bacteriological findings on the Ear, Nose and Throat infections from patients admitted in a tertiary hospital from Romania, which might bring supportive data for the management of the ENT patients.

Methods: Clinical data from 146 patients admitted in a clinic from Romania, between February 2016 and April 2018 were collected from the official registries of the Microbiology Laboratory, where the collected samples were processed by classical microbiological methods.

Results: From 164 analyzed biological samples, 45.1% were suggestive for infection. Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus was the most prevalent bacterial isolate (28.72%), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (12.77%). There were 26 different species of microbes. Out of a total of 77 bacterial isolates, 62.33% were Gram positive and 37.66% Gram negative. The study showed that 11 ear discharge samples were positive in female and male patients. Upper respiratory tract exudates were positive on 3 females (21.4%) and on 17 males (28.8%). There were 7 positive pus samples from females, and from 25 males.

Conclusions: Men were more affected by Ear Nose and Throat infections, caused by bacteria mostly from the genus Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas. More attention at the samples collection and a rigorous clinical examination should reduce the load on bacteriology laboratory. In specific cases, a negative bacteriological result can prove as an exclusion diagnostic.
Clear or White? A RT-PCR plate comparison for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis
Authors: Preda Elena Cristina , Moldovan Valeriu , Oprea Oana Roxana
Published: October 2022

Objective: During the COVID-19 pandemic, laboratories have used various extraction and amplification kits, associated with different auxiliary materials. This study aims to investigate how different types of plates may affect RT-PCR performance.

Methods: Data on the positive controls (PCs) of RT-PCR runs for SARS-CoV-2 detection between December 2020 and April 2022 was collected retrospectively in the Molecular biology department of the County Emergency Clinical Hospital of Târgu Mureș’s clinical laboratory. The materials used consisted in MOLgen SARS-CoV-2 (Adaltis) and EliGene COVID19 CONFIRM 500 R amplification kits, 96-well full-skirted white and clear plates, and clear films. Microsoft Excel was used for the database and it included information about Cycle threshold (Ct) and maximum fluorescence. Statistical analysis, performed in MedCalc, consisted of Grubbs test, Kolmogorov–Smirnov Test, F test, T student test, and Mann-Whitney test to compare central tendencies. The significance threshold was set at p<0.05.

Results: The Ct comparison for MOLgen kit white plates vs clear plates: FAM channel- U=1052.5, Z=2.07, p=0.038, medians for white plates and clear plates were 22.80 and 23.25, respectively; ROX channel- U=784, Z=3.21, p=0.001, medians 21.93 and 21.43, respectively; Cy5 channel- U=1028.5, Z=1.95, p=0.518, medians 22.12, 21.75, respectively. For EliGene kit: U=848.5, Z=3.27, p=0.001, medians 28.26 (white plates) and 28.0 (clear plates). Comparison of the maximum fluorescence reached on both kits with white and clear plates computed p values <0.0001.

Conclusions: Between white and clear plates there are statistically significant differences considering Ct values and maximum read fluorescence, but with no impact on test outcome.
Research on Detection Model of Abnormal Data in Engineering Cost List
Authors: Dai Jingyi , Ke Dandan
Published: October 2022

Projects of engineering construction have the characteristics of large investment and long cycle, which makes the cost management difficult and the data are often abnormal. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the detection of abnormal data in engineering cost list. Based on this, the establishment of a detection model of engineering cost list is studied in this paper. By introducing K-means clustering method into the model, the list is clustered according to the comprehensive unit cost, and the list data are classified by Bayesian list classification method where the value of k is selected as 5. The detection of abnormal data method in engineering cost list is compared with that of the traditional detection method based on distance, which is known that the detection model has good effect, high accuracy and recall rate.
Influence of brief immersion in an aqueous solution of sodium chloride and/or copper sulphate on the physiological state of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca (L.)) selects
Authors: Rożyński Maciej , Demska-Zakęś Krystyna , Zakęś Zdzisław
Published: October 2022

The study was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of brief immersions in aqueous solutions of sodium chloride (NaCl) and/or copper sulphate (CuSO4) on the physiological state (hematological and blood plasma biochemical indicators) of pikeperch selects (body weight 509.89 ± 99.56 g; body length 33.9 ± 2.0 cm). Immersion was conducted in a water temperature similar to that of spawning (15.1°C). The fish were divided into three experimental groups and one control group: NaCl group (NaCl concentration – 5 g l−1), CuSO4 group (CuSO4 concentration – 1.5 mg l−1), and NaCl+CuSO4 group (NaCl concentration – 5 g l−1; CuSO4 concentration – 1.5 mg l−1). Blood was drawn immediately after immersion (0 h), 24, and 48 h following the conclusion of immersion. Immediately after immersion, elevated values were noted in white and red blood cell counts, hematocrit, and hemoglobin, while mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration values were elevated only in the NaCl group 24 and 48 h following the conclusion of immersion. Changes in blood plasma biochemical indicators were noted only immediately after the conclusion of immersion with elevated values of glucose (NaCl, CuSO4, and NaCl+CuSO4 groups), lactate (NaCl and CuSO4 groups), and ammonia, sodium, and chlorine ions (CuSO4 group). Greater aspartate aminotransferase activity was noted in the fish from the CuSO4 group immediately after immersion, while the least significant changes following immersion were noted in specimens from the NaCl+CuSO4 group.
Supplier Selection during the COVID-19 Pandemic Situation by Applying Fuzzy TOPSIS: A Case Study
Authors: Ajripour Iman
Published: October 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic situation, many factories, companies, and organizations faced difficulties supplying raw materials. Multi-criteria decision-making techniques (MCDM) could be a proper solution that helps managers to make an appropriate and fast decision in supplier selection in such unusual situation. The goal of my research is not only to employ the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) in a fuzzy environment but also to use a new criterion, namely “number of employees”, for evaluating suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Applying fuzzy logic during unstable conditions helps decision makers to make a logical and more precise decision. In this study, five criteria, that is, quality, delivery, price, number of employees, and lead time, are considered to compare and select an appropriate supplier. The results show that “number of employees” is an essential criterion in supplier selection during abnormal conditions like the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
Games of Character: The Role of Board, Dice & Card Games in Popular Cinema
Authors: Hall Mark A.
Published: October 2022

This paper adopts a cultural biography perspective in examining some of the different ways board games are portrayed in the movies. It outlines the evidence base presented in appendices 1 and 2 and running to some 300 films. It identifies some of the shared linkages between board games, digital games and films and explores in more detail the role of dice, the way games shape and define character, place and time and how games help to define the past and the future.
How to Play Board Games? A Framework Proposal for Classroom Settings
Authors: Erdogan Abdulkadir , Sunay Merve Atasay , Çevirgen Ayşegül Eryılmaz
Published: October 2022

Board games have been mainly used in school in order to develop students’ cognitive skills such as recognizing oneself intellectual potential, developing different and original strategies in confronting problems, developing quick thinking and decision-making skills, and using reasoning and logic correctly and effectively. However, detailed guidance about how the teacher could manage the game-playing process and about how it will play a role in helping students achieve the targeted skills has not been provided in the studies on games, the curriculum, or the game guides. In this study, a framework for the teacher in managing the process of playing board games is proposed. This framework is based on the Theory of Didactical Situations and has been developed in the context of strategic board games that are mostly played against an opponent on a board and do not involve luck. Pentago was used to illustrate the proposed framework. At the end of the study, the use of this framework for other board games is also discussed.
Impact of the Separation of the Continental Europe Power System on January 8, 2021 on the Work of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Power System
Authors: Ferizović Husnija , Koprena Branislav
Published: October 2022

After the separation of the Continental Europe power system on 8th January 2021 in two synchronous zones, the electric power system of BiH (EPS BiH) shows a significant increase in frequency and voltages and oscillations of active and reactive power. The paper discusses the operation of protective devices in the BiH power system when the system was operating at high frequencies and voltages and had oscillations of active and reactive power. As a consequence of this behaviour in the EPS BiH there was activation of distance protections (DP) in substation (SS) 220/110 kV Prijedor 2 and overhead transmission lines (OHL) 220 kV Prijedor 2 - Međurić and OHL 220 kV Prijedor 2 – Sisak were disconnected. This was followed by activation of generator protections (reverse power protection and under-excitation protection) and outages of generator units in Hydro Power Plant (HPP) Salakovac, Thermal Power Plant (TPP) Kakanj, HPP Mostar, HPP Bočac, HPP Peć Mlini and HPP Jajce 2.
The Influence of Various Types of Bracing on Force Distribution in Braced Barrel Vaults
Authors: Chrust Jędrzej , Chybiński Marcin , Garasz Piotr , Kurzawa Zdzisław , Piórecki Wojciech , Polus Łukasz , Stajkowska Weronika
Published: October 2022

In this paper the authors analysed four single-layered braced barrel vaults with different types of bracing. Each braced barrel vault covered the area of 20 m × 28 m and was made from steel hollow sections. The static-strength analyses of the structures were conducted using the Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis program, taking into account self-weight, glass cover, snow load and wind load. In the case of wind load, wind pressure perpendicular to the longitudinal wall was determined in accordance with the EN 1991-1- 4 standard. However, the standard does not specify how to calculate wind pressure perpendicular to a gable wall for braced barrel vaults. For this reason, two variants suggested by the authors of this article were analysed for this direction of the wind. The influence of the type of bracing on force distribution in a braced barrel vault and on material consumption was analysed. The impact of the gable wall boundary conditions on force distribution in the braced barrel vault was also evaluated. Both the bracing type and the boundary conditions had an impact on the force distribution in the analysed braced barrel vault.
Indoor air Quality in Offices and Classrooms in Public Utility Building - A Case Study
Authors: Łuszczyńska Katarzyna
Published: October 2022

A microbiological analysis of indoor air quality in offices, lecture rooms, and hallways in a public utility building has been carried out in the Lubuskie Voivodship (Poland). In one of the storage rooms, the presence of fungi on the building partition was found in the place of water infiltration as a result of a technological failure in the building. A total of 17 non-residential interiors were examined. The total number of psychrophilic and mesophilic bacteria and the total number of fungi were sampled by the collision method with the air sampler. A qualitative analysis has been performed of fungi present in the indoor air and from building partition of the studied interiors. A total of 11 species of fungi have been specified. Relative humidity and air temperature were measured with a hygrometer. The studies showed that the number of psychrophilic bacteria in indoor air was in the range 0–730 CFU/m3, while the number of mesophilic bacteria was slightly higher (0 - 896 CFU/m3). A high level of contamination and a large number of fungi (734 CFU/m3) were found in the indoor air of storage room, where the problem of biodeterioration of building partitions occurred. In the remaining rooms, the level of microorganisms was low or moderate. Microbiological tests of the outdoor air (background) did not reveal an excessive number of microorganisms in the air.
The Balanced Scorecard System: The Perspective of International Orientation
Authors: Miloloža Ivan
Published: October 2022

Introducing a balanced scorecard system may assist managers in identifying four dimensions and recognizing cross-functional interactions, which can ultimately lead to better problem solving, decision making, and business growth. Monitoring a company's key performance indicators (KPIs) can improve organizational performance and enhance shareholder value. A survey was prepared and distributed to 60 managers from Croatian businesses to investigate the relationship between business success as assessed by a balanced scorecard system. The questions were based on the balanced goal system, a four-dimensional model for measuring business performance that covers financial performance, knowledge, and employees, processes success, and market performance. It was used to assess managers' perceptions of foreign and domestic businesses. Furthermore, a two-step cluster analysis was conducted. The results indicated that the respondents who are dominantly oriented towards the international markets share identical perspectives on the importance of the company's performance as those in the predominantly domestic markets.
Development and demonstration of software application functionality for solving the problem of consumer behavior prediction
Authors: Hrustek Nikolina Žajdela , Keček Damira , Gazdek Antonio
Published: October 2022

Markov chains have a wide application in predicting the movement of various phenomena. The aim of this paper is to present the development and functionality of a software application for solving the problem of predicting consumer behavior using the Markov chain method. The software application is primarily intended for predicting the use of electronic services and forecasting the number of users. The work of the software application was tested on the example of an organization whose activity is the provision of electronic and financial services. The importance of predicting the use of services and forecasting the number of users is reflected in the assessment of the capacity of servers on which the services of the organization are located. The software application contains user instructions for easier use and interpretation of the obtained results.
The Role and Functions of Stakeholders in the Development of Local Food Systems: Case of Lithuania
Authors: Atkočiūnienė Vilma , Vaznonienė Gintarė , Kiaušienė Ilona
Published: October 2022

This article based on the example of Lithuanian pilot areas (districts) aims to supplement the knowledge about the role and functions of stakeholders in the development of local food systems (hereinafter LFS). An analysis of the scientific literature has revealed a clear role of stakeholders in different countries, but this approach and experience are unique in each country. The results of the case study of Lithuania showed that an analysis of pilot areas and a questionnaire survey at the municipal level identified 14 institutions that could make a significant contribution to the organization of LFS. However, horizontal links between LFS stakeholders are relatively weak, functions and roles are not clearly defined in the pilot areas. Research methods used in the article: analysis and synthesis of scientific literature, document analysis, case study, questionnaire survey, logical abstraction, comparison method. The insights and results of this article contributed to a deeper understanding of LFS as a phenomenon in Lithuania, and from a practical point of view, other districts of Lithuania could discover, self-assess and adapt their LFS organization principles, identify stakeholders and their functions.
Educational leadership across cultures
Authors: Esposito Maurizio , Petroccia Sara
Published: October 2022

The goal of this article is to introduce a reflection on leadership in the educational context. Our reasoning will start from the concept of group in its sociological meaning, from Donati (2021) to Goffman (1959) passing through Tuckman’s five stages of group development (1977). In this way, we will argue about the idea of leadership, more in detail on an important element in which the educational leader acts: the culture at all its different levels:, that of the school and then that of the community, which represents a crucial junction for its influence on the way of conceiving educational systems (paragraph 2), the term used to designate the holder of leadership is educational leader, meaning the one who coordinates and manages tasks within an educational context (paragraph 3). The choice that inspires our approach to leadership concept is, from one hand to frame the theme in its transcultural perspective, we believe that any educational context today can only be conceived as an international and global theater, regardless of the origin of the actors and the audience that are there. In addition to people and the objects, the way of formulating concepts of use that have multiform tonalities, origins, and heritages, often far from the context in which they appear and act, they are hybrids. On the other hand, schools often experience internationality and globalization very concretely: they host foreign students and participate in international projects of cooperation with other countries (paragraph 4). In our final remarks, we will affirm and demonstrate that the reflections proposed in this pathway on the topic of leadership are intended to signal the importance of laying the foundation for an international content orientation on which the knowledge of the educational leader is based. Therefore, using the concepts that describe intercultural communication, we assume that sociology can undertake a more incisive analysis of the meaning of multicultural societies.
Leadership training approaches in European civil service schools
Authors: Bouzas-Lorenzo Ramón , Buceta Bran Barral , da Silva Angela Fernández
Published: October 2022

For the last decades interest in leadership skills training is a persistent feature of the design of contents in many educational curricula at different levels. This relevance has been highlighted in an abundant literature on leadership training and in the development of guidelines that some prominent transnational organizations have published as a convenient way to focus that training. This article summarizes the findings of the first part of a research devoted to the study of the approaches of the training in “leadership” and “digital leadership” by three stakeholders: training providers; scholars; and some major transnational organizations. The research aims to clarify the concept adopted, the priorities established and the competencies that have been considered suitable to be transmitted. Through a documentary review of leadership development training programs delivered by national schools of public administration in European Union member countries, this paper examines the perspective adopted to train civil servants in those competencies considered suitable to be transmitted when training for leadership and digital leadership.
Leader and Leadership from a psychological perspective
Authors: Amoretti Guido F.
Published: October 2022

The issue of leadership is one of the most topical. The focus of the research is on identifying the characteristics a person must possess to be a leader, where the term indicates anyone who has a role in coordinating and guiding a group of people. In a globalised world in which production processes are carried out by teams of people, the possibility of identifying people with leadership skills or, better still, of training people to be leaders acquires fundamental importance. The article attempts to identify the intellectual, personality, emotional and relational characteristics of a leader and suggest ways to 'educate' for leadership, highlighting the centrality of psychology in the study, identification and enhancement of these characteristics.
Implementation of telerehabilitation in Austrian outpatient physiotherapy – A qualitative study / Implementierung von Telerehabilitation in der ambulanten Physiotherapie in Österreich – Eine qualitative Studie
Authors: Guggenberger Bernhard , Jocham Birgit , Maul Lukas , Jocham Andreas J.
Published: October 2022

Background

New technologies, for example, telerehabilitation (TR) tools, can support physiotherapists’ work. Even though studies have demonstrated their potential, TR is not yet fully implemented in Austrian outpatient physiotherapy. As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and the associated lockdowns, physiotherapists in Austria were confronted with the challenge of offering therapies without physical contact. This study aims to investigate opinions and experiences of physiotherapists in Austria regarding TR and its implementation in different clinical fields.

Methods

A qualitative research design with expert interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted. Data were analysed using content analysis. The categories were formed following a deductive-inductive approach.

Results

The interview partners considered opportunities for using synchronous TR in internal medicine as well as orthopaedics and traumatology, especially in later, exercise-dominated stages. In addition, using TR can be supportive for patient education. In the field of neurology, synchronous TR is viewed with some criticism, especially when used for people with severe neuropsychological disorders. Asynchronous TR is considered useful across all disciplines and could support physical therapy from the first therapy session and throughout the treatment. Important questions regarding liability, billing, or data protection still need to be clarified. Interdisciplinary approaches in TR should also be pursued to improve care.

Conclusion

The use of asynchronous TR in addition to regular physiotherapy is seen as promising in all clinical fields. In general, when implementing TR, the needs and requirements of different fields should be considered. Moreover, various framework conditions still need to be clarified for further implementation of TR.
The style of accompanying dialogues
Authors: Hoffmannová Jana
Published: October 2022

Conversations accompanying collective activities are exceptionally appropriate material for the development of “interactional stylistics” (cf. Orgoňová – Bohunická 2018). They display a number of specific aspects, including a low frequency of full-meaning expressions and, conversely, a high frequency of substitute deictic expressions, used when showing and pointing. Characteristic for these dialogues is the observation of the cooperative principle (Grice 1975), above all through various forms of agreement, strengthened by reduplication and intensification (yeah that’s it that’s it; yeah that’s clear,of course); also through speakers repeating after their interlocutors, but also through emphatic, confirmational repetition of their own expressions or the accompaniment of utterances and turns with strong coreference. Less frequent, but striking, are the expressions of motivated, functional disagreement, gradually eliminated through negotiation. Through the use of all of these means, a specific structure of the conversation is created, often based on the actual coproduction of turns, on non-extensive overlaps and on the use of numerous continuers. Here, verbal communication merges inseparably with gestures, movements and facial expressions, which necessarily leads to the use of methods based on the analysis of video recordings.
The adoption of the metaverse concepts in Romania
Authors: Chinie Cătălina , Oancea Marian , Todea Steluta
Published: October 2022

The metaverse is a controversial concept, hyped by some but viewed as a marketing strategy by others. Although the first mentioning of the metaverse dates back to 1992, it has gained attention in the last years, especially after Facebook changed its name to “Meta” in 2021. Based on immersive technologies such as AR and VR, digital interactions and commerce within the virtual world, the metaverse is expected to grow along with its enabling technologies. This article aims to discover the status of the adoption of the metaverse concepts in Romania, among people with digital skills. The analysis was performed based on an online questionnaire, posted on public social media accounts. The results of the study have shown that few people have tried applications within the metaverse, and even fewer have invested in metaverse tokens. People who played RPG or virtual world games seem to have used metaverse applications more than those who have not, thus, this could be a good driver for metaverse adoption. Awareness of the metaverse concept was not a driver of metaverse adoption. However, results show that people who purchase cryptocurrencies and NFTs would also be interested in the metaverse, more than people who have not transacted these digital assets.
A Drone as a Reflector Carrier in Laser Tracker Measurements
Authors: Jankowski Michał , Sieniło Maciej , Styk Adam
Published: October 2022

The paper presents the possibility of mechanizing laser tracker measurements using a drone. Performing measurements using a laser tracker requires touching the measured surface with a probe. Usually it is done manually, even if it requires, e.g., climbing a ladder. The drone was applied as a probe carrier for the laser tracker. To measure a point, the modified drone had to land near this point. Touching the measured surface with the probe was executed using a mobile arm fixed to the drone. This solution allows performing laser tracker measurements without the need of walking or climbing difficult to access surfaces. Two consecutive experiments were performed to verify if such an approach is equally accurate as the standard one (manual measurements). Additionally, the influence of airflow generated by the drones’ propellers on a laser wavelength and the accuracy of interferometric measurements were estimated. The research proves that it is possible to mechanize laser tracker measurements using a drone. Moreover, it is demonstrated that the operating drone does not influence the laser tracker accuracy.
A New Impetus for the European Crisis Literature
Authors: Zachová Aneta
Published: October 2022

The review essay presents European crisis literature, which tests the theories of European integration. It argues that the existing research on European crises and subsequent reactions by the European Union is fragmented, non-systematic and works with a too-implicit definition of ‘crisis’. The reviewed literature comments on turbulent developments in the European Union rather than providing comprehensive empirical research. The article demonstrates existing gaps and suggests a conceptualisation of the research topic. It also promotes a systematic research framework enabling a proper analysis of the European crises and the European Union’s reactions. Such a framework is based on a clear definition of the relevant actors and crisis situations and the identification of an empirical basis for analysis. The author argues that a systematic approach could enhance researchers’ ability to understand reactions to turbulence in European integration better and even predict the European Union’s responses to future events.
Total Soluble Sugars in Root and Stem of Wichita and Western Carya Illinoinensis Varieties in Northern Mexico
Authors: Concilco-Alberto Ernesto , Valenzuela-Núñez Luis Manuel , González-Torres Anselmo , La Peña Cristina García-De , Briceño-Contreras Edwin Amir , Rivera Juan Ramon Esparza , Reyes-Carrillo José Luis , García-Carrillo Mario
Published: October 2022

The aim of the current study was to determine the monthly total soluble sugar concentration in the stem and root of the Wichita and Western walnut (Carya illinoinensis) varieties during a productive cycle in northern Mexico. Vegetable samples were obtained using a systematic sampling method, and processed by means of a spectrophotometric assay to determine the total soluble sugars (TSS) concentration in productive walnut trees. Data analysis was performed by means of a 2-way ANOVA. The results of the TSS concentration had differences throughout the months of an annual productive cycle, and were also different between the evaluated walnut varieties. The highest total soluble sugar concentration in stem and root were in the lowest temperature months, and it decreases in both tissues when the environmental temperature rises. The Wichita variety had a higher total soluble sugar concentration than the Western in every month during the productive cycle. Further research is required to assess the effect of other type of factors including environmental or agronomic over the dynamics of the total soluble sugars in productive walnut trees.
Research of a Dry Extruded Mixture of Protein Rich Plant Composition
Authors: Sterna Vita , Ence Enno , Strausa Evita
Published: October 2022

Since plant protein is generally accepted as sustainable and environmentally friendly, production of new plant protein-based products is expanding and a raw material is diversified to ensure a high-value and complete meal. The objective of the study was to compare chemical composition and amino acid provision of pea-buckwheat, pea-barley and pea-oat extruded mixtures with the aim to look for new products to diversify diet using the best plant protein resources. Within the research, amino acid scores of hull-less barley, buckwheat, hull-less oat and grey pea as an indicator of raw material protein quality were evaluated. The highest scores of essential amino acids were found in oat and pea protein. Amino acid scoring patterns of raw material – oat ‘Stendes Emilija’ and grey pea ‘Bruno’ fully meet the requirements for essential amino acid supply. The protein of buckwheat is the richest in lysine (4.3 g 100g−1 protein) among studied cereals, although the difference in the essential amino acids was not significant. The results of the research showed that pea-barley and pea-buckwheat composite mixtures meet human needs better if pea protein is used in the proportion 65:35 with barley or buckwheat flour than in the proportion 35:65. The high protein content – 43.33% and 43.96%, the sum and composition of essential amino acids, and high level of total dietary fibre – 11.9% and 13.7% are the main reasons to consider the mixtures (including as a base for smoothies) as a complete meal.
Pengaruh Liquidity dan Leverage Terhadap Firm Performance Dengan Firm Size Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Tang Sukiantono
Published: October 2022

Firm performance is a description of the company's condition and ability in the past and current period to be evaluated. The purpose of the study was to obtain empirical evidence of the effect of liquidity and leverage on firm performance with firm size as a moderating variable. The study was conducted on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2017-2021. The research sample was 2,033 observations. The data were processed by multiple linear regression and moderated regression analysis. The results of liquidity research have a positive effect on firm performance with firm size moderation. Leverage has no effect on firm performance.

Keywords: Liquidity, Leverage, Firm Performance, Firm Size.
Hubungan antara Konservatisme Akuntansi, Konsentrasi Kepemilikan, dengan Tanggung Jawab Sosial
Authors: Setiawan Yan Christianto , Mettan Santho Vlennery
Published: October 2022

The quality of financial statements can be seen through the characteristics adopted, one of which is conservatism. In addition to conservatism, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is also a form of the company's commitment to all stakeholders. This study aims to examine the relationship between conservatism and CSR performance, which is moderated by concentration of ownership and macroeconomic conditions. The research population is business entities that go public and are listed on the IDX, which publish sustainability reports during the 2018-2020 period. The number of samples is 123 years of observation. The sampling technique of this research used purposive sampling technique. The analysis of the hypothesis test used is a random effect model on the panel data structure. The results show that accounting conservatism has a positive effect on CSR. The existence of macroeconomic conditions can strengthen the influence of accounting conservatism on CSR performance. However, the concentration of ownership weakens this influence.

Keywords: Conservatism; CSR; Ownership; Macroeconomic
Peran Moderasi Kantor Akuntan Publik Big 4 Pada Pengaruh Financial distress Terhadap Earning Management
Authors: Santoso Rizhika Velajani , Suhadak Suhadak
Published: October 2022

This study examines the effect of financial distress on earnings management by being moderated by KAP BIG 4, leverage and CFO with the aim of being able to minimize earnings management behavior to solve agency problems. This research was conducted on agricultural and mining sector companies. The final sample was 105, using purposive sampling method and using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) analysis technique. The results of the analysis show that financial distress has a positive effect on earnings management in agricultural and mining sector companies. Financial distress conditions encourage earnings management behavior. KAP BIG 4 has not been able to moderate the effect of financial distress on earnings management. Suggestions for further research can be to research more broadly in the manufacturing sector and add variables such as tax avoidance or ROE and DER.

Keywords: Financial Distress; Earnings Management; Agency Theory; KAP BIG 4
Financial Performance in Predicting Stock Return: Study on Non-Financial Companies Listed on IDX
Authors: Rizka Nor Rahma
Published: October 2022

Accounting and financial information are usually given to investors to help predicting the stock returns because the data has the value and historical. This study aims to examine how the ability of financial performance that represent leverage consisting of debt to asset ratio (DAR), debt to equity ratio (DER), and profitability including return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and net profit margin (NPM) in predicting stock returns. The research applies a final sample of 163 companies of non-financial sector registered in IDX in 2015-2019. This research applies analysis of multiple linear regression. The study results prove that DAR, ROE, NPM have no significant influence toward the stock returns. DER and ROA give such a significant and also negative influence on stock returns. These results mean that investors can consider DER and ROA in predicting stock returns as signals from accounting and financial data.

Keyword: Debt to Asset Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio; Return on Asset; Return on Equity; Net Profit Margin; Stock Return
Determinant Percieved Usefulness in Decision Making on Accrual Based Accounting in Indonesian Ministries
Authors: Metalia Mega
Published: October 2022

This study intends to investigate the impact of managerial ability, internal control effectiveness, and support from information technology on the quality of accrual accounting implementation and its effects on perceptions of utility in decision-making. In 87 ministries and institutions of the Republic of Indonesia, this research approach uses a survey that combines descriptive and verification analysis with units of analysis. The sort of data used comprises secondary and primary data, and it was tested using SEM and LISREL analysis strategy. The findings demonstrated that: information technology support, managerial competence, and the effectiveness of internal control have a positive effect on the quality of accrual accounting implementation; the quality of accrual accounting implementation has a positive impact on perceptions of usefulness in decision making; and information technology support, managerial competence, and the effectiveness of internal control have a positive impact on perceptions of the usefulness of accrual accounting application.

Keyword: Information Technology Support; Managerial Competence; Effectiveness of Internal Control; Quality of Accrual Accounting Application; Perceived Usefulness in Decision Making
Analisis Penentuan Pusat Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dalam Pengembangan Wilayah di Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara, Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: TAMPUBOLON CONNY NATASYA , BUDIASA I WAYAN , WIDHIANTHINI WIDHIANTHINI
Published: October 2022

Growth Pole Determination Analysis for Regional Development of North Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra Province. The gap between sectors and the unstable economic growth rate indicate that North Labuhanbatu Regency needs a regional development program. The research objective is to identify the classification of the economic sector in North Labuhanbatu Regency, determine the districts that are the growth poles, and interaction between areas known as growth poles with the surrounding areas. This study uses primary data with interview methods and secondary data with documentation methods. The indicators used are the Gross Regional Product (GRP) of North Labuhanbatu Regency and North Sumatra Province in 2015-2019, the population of each social and economic facility, the population of each sub-district, and the distance between sub-districts. The analysis was conducted using the typology classification method, the schalogram analysis and the centrality index, as well as the gravity analysis. The results show that the advanced and fast growing sector in North Labuhanbatu Regency is only the manufacturing industry sector. Districts that have the opportunity to become centers of economic growth in North Labuhanbatu Regency are Kualuh Hulu District and Kualuh Selatan District. Kualuh Hulu District has the closest interaction with other sub-district that is also a center of economic growth, namely Kualuh Selatan District.