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THE STRATEGY OF "SMART POWER"AS A KEY PREREQUISITE FOR UKRAINE'S VICTORY IN THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN NEO-IMPERIAL WAR
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, DANYLENKO Serhiy , AVERIANOVA Nina ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, VOROPAYEVA Tetiana ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, DROBOTENKO Mykola ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv
Published: February 2023

The article considers Ukrainian realities in the conditions of the war. The authors of the article develop the Ukrainian version of the «smart power» strategy as a key prerequisite for Ukraine‟s victory in the Russian-Ukrainian neo-imperial war. To solve this problem, an integrative approach was used, which involves considering the object of study in its connections and interdependencies with other processes and phenomena, as well as taking into account the interaction of various factors that determine the formation and development of conflictizational phenomena. Integrative capabilities of modern Ukrainian studies allow combining conceptual tools and research principles not only of Ukrainian studies and social philosophy, but also of history, political science, information science, sociology, psychology, socio-cultural anthropology, imperialology, communication studies, post-colonial studies and military science in the study of the strategy of a «smart power» in the conditions of modern challenges and threats. The authors of the article analyze the main components of the Ukrainian version of the «smart power» strategy in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian neo-imperial war, and also propose to combine not only «hard» and «soft power» within the framework of the «smart power» strategy, but also the intellectual potential of scientific and expert environment of Ukraine. The article examines competence in the field Ukrainian studies as an important component of the strategy of a «smart power», which in the Russian-Ukrainian neo-imperial war is most effective in defending Ukrainian national interests, and in the field of deoccupation of the Ukrainian society, and in the field of ensuring national security of Ukraine. The article analyzes the fundamental role of constructive interaction between education and science in utilizing the “smart power” strategy as the basis for deconflicting the society and reintegration of the people of the occupied Ukrainian territories. Competence in the field Ukrainian studies is seen as a effective way to overcome the negative consequences of the informational war.
Cyclic Behavior of Steel Headed Stud Anchors in Concrete-filled Steel Deck Diaphragms through Push-out Tests
Authors: Briggs Nicholas E. , Bailey Bond Robert , Hajjar Jerome F.
Published: February 2023

Earthquake disasters in the United States account for $6.1 billion of economic losses each year, much of which is directly linked to infrastructure damage. These natural disasters are unpredictable and represent one of the most difficult design problems in regard to constructing resilient infrastructure. Structural floor and roof diaphragms act as the horizontal portion of the lateral force resisting system (LFRS), distributing the seismically derived inertial loads out from the heavy concrete slabs to the vertical LFRS. Composite concrete-filled steel deck floor and roof diaphragms are ubiquitously used in commercial construction worldwide due to the ease of construction and cost-effective use of structural material. This report presents a series of composite steel deck diaphragm Push-out tests at full scale that explore the effect that cyclic loading has on the strength of steel headed stud anchors. The effect that cyclic loading has on structural performance is explored across the variation of material and geometric parameters in the Push-out specimens, such as concrete density, steel headed stud anchor placement and grouping, steel deck orientation, and edge conditions. As compared to prior tests in the literature, the push-out tests conducted in this work have an extended specimen length that includes four rows of studs along the length rather than the typical two rows of studs, and an ability to impose cyclic loading. This provides novel insight into force flows in the specimens, failure mechanisms, and load distribution between studs and stud groups.
A Comparative Study of Energy Consumption, Global Warming Potential and Impact Categories of Four Different Blends of Concrete Using Cradle to Gate Life Cycle Assessment
Authors: Siddharth Shah Trupti Parmar,
Published: February 2023

The present study is a comparison of four different concrete mixes using ‘cradle to gate’ life cycle assessment. The aim is to obtain environmental impact, focusing mainly on criteria pollutants (CO, lead (Pb), PM10, NOx, SO2, and volatile organic compounds), global warming potential, energy consumption, and impact categories like human health, ecosystem quality, and resources. Each concrete mix design has different binder combination. CONOPC contains ordinary Portland cement (OPC) as a binder. CONPPC has 27% Fly ash + 73% OPC while CON PSC has 47% ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) + 53% OPC as a binder. CONGP has 100% fly ash as a binder without the use of cement. The comparative results show that all three concrete mixes, i.e., CONPPC, CONPSC, and CONGP, performed better than CONOPC in terms of harmful gas emissions, energy use, and GWP. Further, with respect to three impact categories, CONOPC has the highest score with 11.06 pt and CONGP has the lowest score with 1.68 pt. CONPPC shows a reduction by almost 30% with a value of 7.77 pt whilst CONPSC shows an even further reduction by 46% with a value of 5.95 pt compared to CONOPC. It is recommended that OPC cement should be replaced by either Portland slag cement (PSC) or Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) in concrete production. Geopolymer concrete is also a good substitute for traditional concrete. Recommendations from this work would assist concrete producers to choose the best available options without compromising the performance of concrete while reducing the negative environmental impact during production.
Including Radiation-Pattern Effects in Ground-Motion Models for Taiwan
Authors: Huang Jyun-Yan , Sung Chih-Hsuan , Chao Shu-Hsien , Abrahamson Norman A.
Published: February 2023

Most ground-motion models (GMMs) parameterize the earthquake source by magnitude, style of faulting, and source depth. GMMs are isotropic in terms of the source scaling for these three parameters. The radiation pattern, which leads to azimuthally varying source effects, is not included in most GMMs. As a result, any systematic radiation-pattern effects are treated as aleatory variability in the path terms in the GMMs, which does not make physical sense. We incorporate the far-field radiation pattern into GMMs for pseudospectral acceleration and Fourier amplitude spectra for the Taiwan region. A key issue is how to combine the radiation pattern from the SH and SV components for predicting the RotD50 amplitudes of ground motions used in GMMs. A suite of point-source simulations was generated for a range of focal mechanisms and site azimuths. Empirical models for the phase differences between the radial and transverse components were developed to constrain the between-component phase differences in simulations. The results show that the vector sum of the SH and SV far-field radiation patterns, FS, has a higher correlation with the RotD50 amplitudes of the ground motion than the arithmetic mean or the geometric mean. The radiation-pattern term is modeled by S0(M)+S1(M)ln(Fs+S2), in which S0(M) and S1(M) are linear functions of magnitude between M 4 and 6; they equal 0 for M > 6. The magnitude dependence reflects that, for large magnitudes and short distances, ground motions are more affected by the slip distribution and rupture timing than by the average radiation pattern from the subevents along the rupture, but the radiation pattern has a significant effect on the long-period ground-motion amplitude for small-magnitude events. Including radiation patterns into GMMs will improve estimates of 3D path effects from small-magnitude events by removing radiation-pattern effects from combined radiation-pattern and path terms used in current GMMs.
Trademark Infringement Judgments and Restriction of OEM Production in China
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Yun Seung-yeon
Published: February 2023

Purpose : There are frequent cases in which foreign companies or individuals unfairly infringe on trademarks that are not registered abroad. In particular, in the case of OEMs, trademarks are maliciously pre-registered in China by those illegally seeking profits.
Research design, data, and methodology : This paper analyzes the unauthorized possession of trademarks and infringement of trademarks in China, focusing on OEMs and based on Chinese law and court rulings.
Results : When Korean companies infringe on trademarks, effective government-level measures should be devised to minimize damage to companies and respond to disputes.
Conclusions : Cases of trademark infringement due to malicious trademark registration in China frequently emerge, which is a problem. In particular, because this results in the seizure of export products due to infringement, trademarks should be registered first in China.
Changes in Korea's Trade Structure Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Ahn TaeKun
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic was not a problem in any particular country or a microscopic problem limited to any one field. Human beings around the world have faced the risk of infectious diseases and all countries around the world have implemented policies to respond to them. This study attempted to respond to changes in the international trade environment in the post-COVID-19 era by realistically and objectively grasping and analyzing the product trade structure after COVID-19.
Research design, data, methodology : Commodity trade conditions and trade patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic were analyzed, and how these various situations due to COVID-19 affect the trade structure were analyzed.
Results : As a result of the analysis of the trade structure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it shows a different market share, trade concentration index, and trade specialization index than before the pandemic. This phenomenon is generally seen in countries such as China, the United States, Vietnam, Japan, India, and Singapore, which are major trading partners of Korea.
Conclusions : As the export specialization of machinery and electrical equipment, Korea's main export items, is decreasing, it is necessary to accurately identify the causes and reasons of the weakened product line at the corporate level and establish a response strategy. In addition, it is necessary to establish various support measures to strengthen Korea's export competitiveness in preparation for the post-COVID-19 era.
C-E Translation of Scientific Paper Abstracts’ Academic Vocabulary Based on a Contrastive Analysis of Parallel Texts —Take Journals in Aviation Area as Example
Authors: Han Maomao , Tian Jianguo
Published: February 2023

Abstract is an important part of the academic paper, which can attract readers and provide information. However, there are many problems in the abstract writing of scientific papers. This study will analyze 32 abstracts, to study the characteristic of English abstracts written by Chinese researchers, and compare it with those written by native speakers through establishing parallel text corpus. Then, the study provided effective translation strategies and writing reference for researchers.
A Study on Chinese and English Transfer in French Writing of L3 French Language Beginners
Authors: Wang Junhui
Published: February 2023

In order to investigate the language transfer existing in the field of third language acquisition, and to provide effective strategies of learning two or more languages, this research, based on theories related to the third language acquisition and error analysis, collected 32 French compositions written by English majors’ undergraduates as a corpus, analyzed errors in those compositions, and further discussed the negative transfer of Chinese and English in their French learning. Eight types of errors from the lexical and syntactic perspectives were identified in the research findings. What is more, the negative transfer of English and Chinese appeared at both lexical and syntactic level, and the negative transfer of English is more than Chinese. “lexical errors” occupied more than “syntactic errors” in the transfer of English, while syntactic errors existed more frequently than lexical errors in the transfer of Chinese. There are three main reasons for results of transfers: language distance, language exposure, and language frequency, which provide effective strategies for third language acquisition.
Evaluation of the Cultural Aspects in the University English Textbook, New Era Mingde College English - Integrated Coursebook 1
Authors: Liu Tian , Mo Zaishu
Published: February 2023

New Era Mingde College English is the first set of general college English textbooks compiled under the background of the construction of courses with morality cultivation in China. This study employed content analysis and corpus analysis to explore the representation of different types of culture in the textbook, New Era Mingde College English- Integrated Coursebook 1, and to explore whether the cultural representation follows the requirements of the construction of courses with morality cultivation. Data analysis was conducted based on the two classifications of cultures focusing on the countries and forms of cultural representation. The results mainly indicated that 1) though the target culture was the most dominant, the percentage of Chinese culture was greatly improved compared with previous studies, and the international culture was represented the least in the examined textbooks; 2)As for cultural categories, the representation of cultural persons was the most, followed by cultural communities and products, and cultural perspectives and practices were represented the least in of textbook; 3)The cultural content of this textbook generally followed the requirements of textbook compilation under the construction of courses with morality cultivation. Based on the findings, suggestions for further study and the construction of English textbooks in the future were put forward.
Risk factors and health-seeking behaviours in non-communicable diseases among a community sample of women
Authors: John Bindu , Marath Usha , Babu Aleena , Jiji Anit , Babu Anitta , Joshy Anu , Athira PR
Published: February 2023

: The global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) had increased tremendously, causing increased morbidity, mortality and disability among population. Cardiovascular diseases remain as a major NCD affecting public health, accounting for 23% and 30% of the total mortality in rural and urban population, respectively, in India. Health-seeking behavior of women is an important factor in tackling NCDs as it can influence the health of the family, through influencing lifestyle and related changes in preventing NCDs.

: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of 100 women were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data was collected using questionnaires to collect demographic information, NCD risk factors, and a rating scale for assessing the health-seeking behaviors.

Forty-seven percent of the participants were diabetic, 45 had hypertension and 28 of them were having dyslipidaemia. Forty-six of them had a family history of NCDs, 68 of them performed regular exercises, such as walking, 56 of them followed a mixed diet, and 63 had a preference to sweets, and 40 percent had a habit of dining out on a regular basis. A majority of the participants followed medicines and the prescribed treatment regimen directed by their physician. Only fifty percent of them engaged in leisure time activities during their free time and very few participants practiced methods like yoga, or meditation.

: The participants had risk factors contributing to NCDs, and in general, were practicing good health-seeking behaviors. However, targeting on modifiable risk factors, continuously maintaining health determinants to continuous quality of life improvement is essential to curtail the further deterioration and complication of NCDs.
Physical and psychosocial wellbeing of elderly during COVID-19
Authors: Joseph Jasmine , Marath Usha , Sinny Neelima , Babu Rosemary , Shibu Sandra Maria , Jose Shany , Poulose Sonu
Published: February 2023

: Covid-19, the global pandemic has come and without differentiating, it altered the lifestyle of people everywhere and changed older people daily routines, the care and support they received, their ability to stay socially connected and how they were perceived. The present study aimed to find the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of elderly during covid 19 pandemic.

: A quantitative approach with descriptive design was used. 100 elderly (aged between 60 -80) who were not diagnosed with Covid 19 were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using semi structured questionnaire to find the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of elderly during COVID 19, using self-report technique.

The physical health of only 44% of subjects was satisfactory during pandemic. Eighty percent reported changes in their weight. Majority had slept less than 7 hours and duration of day time naps increased among 13% of elderly. Thirty percent missed their regular exercise during pandemic. Majority followed COVID- 19 guidelines. Thirty percent missed their medical tests and 37% missed their medical check-ups. Eighty-six percent of elderly did not avail the telemedicine facility. Sixty-five percent were satisfied with their life during the pandemic. Forty percent found difficulties in maintaining close relationships during pandemic. More than half of elderly experienced anxiety and fear of death. Seventy-two percent were mentally exhausted. Fifty-four percent were worried when family, friends and neighbours tested positive for COVID 19. Forty-six percent felt hopeless and lonely during the pandemic. Fifty three percent were not able to attend religious services and 32% were not at all satisfied in performing religious practices through an online platform. Forty six percent of elderly used social media during COVID-19 pandemic.

: The physical and psychosocial wellbeing of the elderly were affected during the pandemic. The physical health of most of the elderly were satisfactory but while considering their diet, exercise and sleep during the pandemic, most of them faced problems. The psychological wellbeing of elderly was also affected adversely. Majority of the elderly experienced anxiety, fear of death and hopelessness during the pandemic. Public health services should be equipped to handle social disengagement and loneliness through various means of connecting older adults with others, such as through telephone or video conversations or online social media platforms. Society need to be prepared with hybrid care platforms such as tele health and in-person treatment.
Diurnal variation of peak expiratory flow rate in adolescents
Authors: Charles Spandana , Archana  , Padmavathy  , Priscilla  , Subhashini
Published: February 2023

Lung functions exhibit a circadian rhythm. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is an easily measured and reproducible parameter for measuring lung functions. Limited information is available on the circadian variations in lung functions in south Indian adolescents. Hence, this study was undertakento evaluate the diurnal variation of PEFR in adolescents.

This longitudinal study was conducted among 30 adolescent girls in the age group of 18-19 years recruited from a hostel in Chirala, Andhra Pradesh. Smokers, pregnant women and subjects with history of tuberculosis were excluded from the study. PEFR was measured using the Mini — Wright s, peak flow meter, four times a day (5.30 – 6.00 am, 12.00-1.00 pm, 5.00-6.00 pm, 9-10.00pm) and the diurnal variation of lung function was calculated.

The PEFR values at different time points were analyzed using analysis of variance. Statistical significance was taken at 5% level of significance. Amplitude % Mean and Standard deviation % Mean were used to estimate diurnal variation of PEFR.

The mean PEFR recorded at 5.30 am, 12.00 noon, 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm were 340, 347, 349 and 348 respectively. The mean of amplitude % mean and standard deviation % mean obtained in this study were 8.42 ± 3.65and 3.87±1 respectively.

C The results of this study indicate that PEFR in adolescents exhibits a definite circadian rhythm, it being lowest early in the morning, progressively rises till late afternoon following which there is a slight fall in the night.
A Survey on the Understanding and Viewpoints of Renewable Energy among South African School Students
Authors: Ewim Daniel Raphael Ejike , Abolarin Sogo Mayokun , Scott Temiloluwa Olatunji , Anyanwu Chidebe Stanley
Published: February 2023

Renewable energy has become an essential component for the survival of human beings. This is because conventional energy supply is limited, nearing its limits, and or destroying our environment. The complete transition to renewable energy is a major approach to achieving sustainable and clean energy distribution progress in this ever-changing and demanding world. This research work investigates the knowledge of renewable energy among the youth and their understanding of sustainable energy prosperity towards meeting the future generation's energy needs. To achieve this, a set of questionnaires was developed to identify their knowledge of various renewable energy resources, energy aspects, applications, and the extent to which the current syllabus provides a well-developed background. They were administered to high school students in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. The main findings of this investigation reveal that the students were most familiar with solar energy, which could be due to the increasing availability of solar panels across the nation. However, a lack of awareness and little understanding of geothermal energy was noted among the high school students. This indicates a poor future for its development. Furthermore, 86% of the students agreed that conventional energy sources would likely still be relied upon by a significant portion of the global population to meet daily energy needs. Therefore, the government must take swift action to address these issues, by promoting the deployment of renewable energy sources in schools.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja dan Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Divisi Marketing CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji
Authors: Umami Rahma Rizki , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Wahjuni Sri
Published: February 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan mengetahui, mendeskripsikan, dan menganalisis pengaruh motivasi kerja (X1) dan kepuasan kerja (X2) sebagai variabel yang berhubungan secara parsial dan simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan divisi marketing CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji. CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang penjualan sepeda motor merek Honda. Rancangan penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan paradigma kuantitatif dengan korelasi kausal asosiatif untuk mengetahui hubungan sebab akibat antara variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikatnya. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda, dengan sampel sejumlah 41 responden. Hasil analisis menunjukkan 1) Motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan divisi marketing CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji; 2) Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan divisi marketing CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji; 3) Motivasi kerja dan kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan divisi marketing CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji.

 

Kata kunci : Motivasi Kerja, Kepuasan Kerja, Kinerja

 

 

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing, describing, and analyzing the correlation of work motivation (X1) and job satisfaction (X2) as variables that are partially and simultaneously related to the performance of marketing employees at CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji. CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji is a company engaged in the sale of Honda motorcycles. The design of this study uses a quantitative paradigm approach with associative causal correlation to determine the causal relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis, with a sample of 41 respondents. The analysis showed 1) Work motivation had a positive and partially significant effect on the performance of marketing division employees at CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji; 2) Job satisfaction has a positive and partially significant effect on the performance of marketing division employees at CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji; 3) Work motivation and job satisfaction simultaneously have a significant and positive effect on the performance of marketing division employees at CV Surya Gemilang Motor Rambipuji.

Keywords : Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance
Pengendalian Kualitas Produksi Krupuk Rambak Pada UD. Special
Authors: Poernomo Djoko , Fadli Misbahul Fajar , Sisbiantari Ika
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the process of controlling the quality of cracker rambak products carried out by UD. Special in dealing with products that are not up to standard. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The result of this research is that business owners are directly involved in quality control. Quality control is carried out together with production employees. Control is carried out in the input, transformation and output stages. Product defects occur in the input stage where employees sometimes make mistakes in producing the product, causing the product to not meet the standards.
Pengaruh Bauran Pemasaran Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Toko Pertanian Ganesha
Authors: Wicaksono Ivan Farisul , Handini Yuslinda Dwi , Wahyudi Edy
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Bauran Pemasaran Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Toko Pertanian Ganesha. Toko Ganesha terletak di Desa Gumelar, Kecamatan Balung, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur. Toko Ganesha telah berdiri sejak tahun 2012, serta saat ini menjadi Toko Pertanian terbesar di Kecamatan Balung, Kabupaten Jember. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah non probability sampling dengan teknik insidental sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 105 responden. Metode analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, aspek Product menjadi pertimbangan tertinggi bagi konsumen untuk melakukan keputusan pembelian, aspek Price menjadi pertimbangan tertinggi kedua, Promotion menjadi pertimbangan tertinggi ketiga, sedangkan Place tidak dianggap penting bagi konsumen dalam melakukan keputusan pembelian. ; Bauran Pemasaran secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian (Y) sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Bauran pemasaran secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen pada Toko Pertanian Ganesha.
Spouses' division of labor and marital stability: Applying the multiple-equilibrium theory to cohort trends of divorce in East and West Germany
Authors: Schmid Lisa , Wagner Michael
Published: February 2023

Objective: In comparing East and West Germany, we investigate task specialization and its association with marital stability twofold: (1) Has the association between women’s employment and divorce risk changed across marriage cohorts? (2) Are men’s levels of engagement in domestic tasks associated with divorce risk?
Background: While older theories assumed that women’s employment destabilized marriages, newer theories suggest that men can re-stabilize marriages by changing their behavior and engaging in housework.
Method: We analyze data from the SOEP using discrete-time event history models in a historical and a dyadic perspective.
Results: Our results show that the associations between women's employment and the risk of divorce have been changing across marriage cohorts, and that this trend began earlier in East Germany. Husbands' relative contribution to division of housework is not found to stabilize marriages in East and West Germany, but we find differences between marriage cohorts in West Germany.
Conclusion: Our findings confirm that the traditional male breadwinner model is no longer associated with a stable equilibrium in marriage in Germany. It appears that either the German society is still in the transitional stage, as men’s contributions to housework are shown to be irrelevant for marital stability; or that gender equality is not associated with the new stable equilibrium in marriages.
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Authors: Andrade Aline Moschen de
Published: February 2023

Neste artigo objetivo aprofundar a noção de cinema como recurso político e categoria indígena entre jovens do povo Guarani Mbya que estão situados em Aracruz, no estado do Espírito Santo, no Brasil. A experiência etnográfica que dá origem ao tema ocorreu durante a elaboração de um projeto de cinema indígena, idealizado por um grupo de moradores da aldeia Boa Esperança, a quem auxiliei na escrita e nas relações com a Secretaria da Cultura do Estado do Espírito Santo. A pesquisa trata do cinema como ferramenta de articulação entre indígenas e não-indígenas, compreendendo a atual estratégia de visibilidade Mbya no que diz respeito ao engajamento de jovens lideranças indígenas na direção cinematográfica.
Gerações em cena, filmar com mulheres Mbyá-Guarani
Authors: Pinheiro Sophia Ferreira
Published: February 2023

Neste artigo faço a análise fílmica de dois cortes de um filme inacabado da cineasta indígena Mbyá-Guarani Patrícia Ferreira Pará Yxapy, o filme Pará Reté, sobre sua mãe, sua filha e sua avó. Mesmo inacabado, os cortes já foram exibidos em algumas mostras e festivais. Evocando o conceito de “filme-processo”, traço como o cotidiano e a intimidade são indissociáveis do processo de realização desse filme e apontam para uma das especificidades do cinema indígena feito por mulheres. Procuro demonstrar as diferentes circunstâncias, características do trabalho de Patrícia e de seu filme que acontece junto com a vida, de maneira a refletir sobre o processo de criação do seu filme a partir das relações dela com as personagens e do diálogo com a equipe do Vídeo nas Aldeias.
Telas e reflexos na aldeia Aiha
Authors: Pedro Thomaz
Published: February 2023

Este ensaio fotográfico aborda a presença das telas e o ato de assistir a mídias indígenas na aldeia Aiha, do povo Kalapalo do Território Indígena do Xingu (MT, Brasil). Esse assistir, portanto, não é um ato passivo, mas passa por interpretação, julgamento e apreciação. Por meio das fotos e de uma contextualização, busco mostrar que o assistir mídias indígenas na aldeia é afetado e também afeta uma série de aspectos dos modos de vida dos kalapalo.
Long-Term Effects of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment on Restless Legs Syndrome Severity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Authors: YAŞA ÖZTÜRK Gülşah , BERİK SAFÇİ Sinem
Published: February 2023

To research how long-term positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy affects the severity of restless legs syndrome in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSASThe study included 320 individuals that were diagnosed with moderate and severe OSAS using polysomnography (PSG) and under PAP treatment. Among these patients, the demographic data of 72 patients who met the diagnostic criteria of restless legs syndrome (RLS) were analyzed. The patients were evaluated with the International RLS Study Group rating scale (IRLS) before and at the 12th month after PAP in the treatment of OSAS. The mean body mass index of the 72 patients with OSAS and RLS was 31.2 (±5.8), and their mean apnea-hypopnea index was 44.9±27.7. The prevalence of RLS in moderate and severe OSAS was 24%. There was a negative correlation between the IRLS score and mean oxygen saturation all night (r: -0.075), minimum oxygen saturation all night (r: -0.125), time spent below <90% saturation (r: -0.172), and sleep efficiency (r: 0.087) on PSG performed before PAP treatment, as well as a negative correlation between the IRLS score and weekly PAP use hours at the 12th month after PAP treatment (r: -0.316; p<0.001). The data obtained from this study suggest that the coexistence of OSAS and RLS is common and should not be overlooked in the diagnosis of comorbid diseases. Long-term PAP treatment is effective in reducing RLS symptoms. Further studies are needed on this subject.
Beliefs About Depression and Antidepressants: Is There A Relationship with Attachment Style or Personality Characteristics?
Authors: YILMAZ KARAMAN İmran Gökçen , EZERBOLAT ÖZATEŞ Melike
Published: February 2023

Attitudinal barriers can be more frequent than structural barriers in depression treatment. Understanding attitudinal barriers are the first step to overcome. We aimed to investigate the relationship between the beliefs about depression, antidepressants with attachment styles, and personality characteristics. A total of 207 participants completed an online survey which consisted of the sociodemographic data form, beliefs about antidepressants and depression questionnaire, Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised, and Ten Item Personality Inventory. False beliefs about depression were related to younger age, lower education level, and male gender (p<0.05 each). False beliefs about antidepressants were related to openness to experience personality dimension and anxious attachment style in addition to the male gender and, lower educational level (p<0.05 each). Interventions addressing wrong beliefs about depression should provide basic information about the disease. Clinicians aiming to provide proper knowledge about antidepressants should prioritize a trusting relationship.
Assessing the impact of on-the-job training on employee performance
Authors: Mvuyisi Mabungela , Mbukanma Ifeanyi
Published: February 2023

The study assessed the effectiveness of On-The-Job training on the performance of employees, focusing on the Integrated Tertiary Software Users at Walter Sisulu University. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews. The study employed a qualitative approach, focusing on in-depth knowledge from the participants rather than numerical facts. Participants were employees from the Registrar’s division within Walter Sisulu University, and students and a sample of twelve participants were purposefully selected. Seven of the thirteen participants were employees from the same division but different units: The examinations office, the Admissions and Registration office, and one faculty officer. Six participants were students from various faculties. Data were analyzed using Atlas ti, version 9. In this study, the light was shared on the importance of On-The-Job training and its effectiveness on employee performance and productivity. The focus of the interviews was on the effectiveness of this training method, and the study found that this method is effective in upskilling recruits and existing employees. Training and employee motivation were seen as the essential elements of increasing employee performance in this technology-infused University. It has been discovered that development programs directly influence organizational effectiveness, advancement, and development is critical for an effective organization.
Mediating employee engagement at the Pratama Tax Services Office in East Java III
Authors: Daud Isaac Makhmut Khalilah , Armanu  , Tri Kurniawati Desi
Published: February 2023

This study examines the effect of information technology and organizational culture on employee performance through mediating employee engagement among Primary Tax Service Office employees in the Directorate General of Taxes East Java III scope. The population in this study consists of 369 employees of the Pratama Tax Service Office. This explanatory research uses a quantitative approach that collects data by distributing questionnaires. However, only 277 respondents collected the questionnaire again. This study uses probability sampling with a saturated sampling technique. Data analysis used partial least squares (SEM-PLS). The results showed that information technology and organizational culture positively and significantly impacted employee performance. Also, employee engagement had a significant impact on employee performance. According to the mediation test findings, employee engagement partially mediates the relationship between information technology, organizational culture, and employee performance. The findings are expected to be used by organizations in their improvement efforts.
The relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy
Authors: Ndou Adam
Published: February 2023

Recently, demographic factors that influence financial literacy have become increasingly important for policymakers than ever before. The primary purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy among adults in a rural and low-income areas of South Africa. The objectives were to determine which gender uses a budget, which age cohort keeps copies of financial documents, which category of education level is saving for retirement, and the correlation between education level and saving for retirement. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were used to analysed data. The results showed that males used a budget more than females by a low margin. Adults struggled to keep copies of financial documents; however, adults between the ages of 41-50 kept copies of financial documents the most. Those with matric were better savers for retirement than other levels of education, besides the fact that most adults were not saving for retirement. The study also revealed a negative correlation between education level and retirement savings. Thus, the relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy was negative. The study concludes by suggesting interventions that could help adults improve their financial literacy and manage and sustain their financial well-being.
The sustainability of township tourism SMMEs
Authors: Lerato Mokoena Snenhlanhla , Liambo Tatenda Freedom
Published: February 2023

Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are the key players in the township tourism sector, which contributes substantially to the growth of the economy in South Africa. Township tourism SMMEs are critical to uplifting the rural and township economies. However, they remain marginalized and continue to struggle to be sustainable. The following paper explains how much township tourism SMMEs use to stay sustainable. The paper aims to identify SMMEs involved in township tourism. The paper also aims to establish factors influencing the sustainability of township tourism SMMEs. In addition, the paper also aims to determine the competitive strategy for the sustainability of township tourism SMMEs. The study adopted a positivist research paradigm through a quantitative approach and a survey research design. As a result of having no reliable available sampling frame, a non-probability sampling strategy was adopted, and relevant data was generated through questionnaires. The data was gathered from 61 owners or managers of township tourism SMMEs, in uMlazi, Durban. This paper’s findings revealed that the most influential factors affecting the sustainability of township tourism SMMEs were a lack of funding, strong business competition, and poor business location. The study's findings revealed that only a few entrepreneurs applied a competitive strategy to their businesses. From the data analyzed, relevant recommendations and conclusions were also drawn
The impact of tectonic activity on carbonate density-flow deposition along two sectors of the Apulia Carbonate Platform
Authors: Saelen Gunnar , Spalluto Luigi , Grunnaleite Ivar , Sande Atle Jørgen Hestad , Jensen Niels Bo , Svendsen Per Olav Eide , Osso Gaetano , Paoli Nicola , Talbot Michael R.
Published: February 2023

Generation of thick megabreccias along carbonate platforms apparently relies on the establishment of overpressured zones in the margin and upper slope deposits (particularly during relative sea-level lowstands), but the main triggering mechanism is thought to be seismic tremors. Here, we present a detailed sedimentological analysis of carbonate density-flow deposits south and north of the Mattinata Fault, a major strike-slip fault zone in the Gargano Promontory (Italy). The analysis shows that in the southern sector the deposits of Albian–Cenomanian age (Monte S. Angelo Formation) are made up predominantly of thick and amalgamated debrites (megabreccias), whereas some 25 km to the north they are composed predominantly of prograding high-density turbidites. Moreover, detailed analysis of Maastrichtian slope deposits (Monte Acuto Limestones) from the southern sector shows that they make up a N–S-prograding system of coalesced lobes composed of high-density turbidites and subordinate debrites. We infer that preconditional factors (e.g., platform progradation, tectonic oversteepening, and high pore pressures in the margin and upper-slope deposits) for triggering the density flows varied along strike of the platform, but the main controlling factors were the activity of the prominent strike-slip Mattinata Fault and the propagation of tremor energy to its near- and far-field regions: large earthquakes triggered thick (up to 40 m) and amalgamated Albian–Cenomanian debrites in proximity (south of) to the fault, whereas the subdued effect of the tremors triggered thinner debrites (5–10 m) and rock falls in the far-field region north of the fault. Moreover, predominantly high-density turbidite deposits were emplaced in the far-field region during lower-magnitude earthquakes. During the Maastrichtian the thick succession of high-density turbidites and scattered thick debrites south of and adjacent to the Mattinata Fault may record an overall quiescent period of the fault. The results are of relevance for understanding the spatiotemporal distribution of density-flow deposition along carbonate platforms in tectonically active regions—in particular with respect to the activity of large strike-slip faults.
Node-Block based Topology Control Algorithm for Mobile Optical Wireless Communication Networks
Authors: Gao Yan , Shang Tao , Qian Peiheng , Liu Yuanhao
Published: February 2023

Topology control is an efficient strategy to improve robustness and connectivity in networks. The mobility of nodes, the limited node degree and fragile links in optical wireless communication (OWC) networks make topology control a great challenge. In this paper, the node-block (NB) based topology control algorithm is proposed. Firstly, the proposed algorithm forms a stable tree structure, named node-block, using the predicted contact time between nodes as link weights. Secondly, quantized value based on GammaGamma channel model is used as the link weight to enable the establishment of multi-link connections between any two node-blocks. Finally, a connected graph is formed. The performance evaluation parameters, such as topological stability, algebraic connectivity and average node degree are discussed, and their expressions are given. Simulations are carried out, and a comparison with Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) algorithm is shown. The results indicate that our proposed topology control algorithm can ensure the connectivity and stability of the OWC networks. Meanwhile, the available node degree reserved is capable of large-scale networks.
KGCNA-CNN-BiLSTM：Knowledge graph and hybrid neural networks for drugs association prediction
Authors: Liu Shuang , Zhu Xiaomin
Published: February 2023

Drug association (DDIs) prediction is also called drug interaction prediction, which refers to the interactions between drug and drug that lead to unexpected side effects when two or more drugs are taken simultaneously or successively. Previous studies on DDIs prediction using methods such as molecular representation and network embedding were extremely complex, expensive and time-consuming, and were limited in acquiring rich neighborhood information about drug entities and their surroundings during the forecasting process. A drug linkage prediction method based on knowledge graphs and hybrid neural networks was proposed based on the deficiencies of the above methods. This method is mainly based on methods such as knowledge graphs, graph convolutional network, Convolutional-BiLSTM network and attention mechanisms to solve the limitations in acquiring rich neighborhood information about KG entities during the forecasting process. It transforms drug linkage prediction research into a link prediction problem and views drug relationships with known interactions as edges in the interaction graph. It can effectively discover interactions of unknown drugs; meanwhile, performance comparisons are performed with existing DDIs prediction methods. The results show that higher performance is achieved in terms of indicators such as ACC and F1 values, which validate the effectiveness of the model. Finally, future directions in this field are proposed based on an analysis and summary of challenges faced by current DDIs predictions.
Experience and Coping Strategies of Parents Regarding Home Care of Children After a Cancer Diagnosis in Rwanda
Authors: Musabeyesu Germaine , Ndayisenga Jerome , Niyoyita Jean Claude , Fitch Margaret I. , Nikuze Bellancille
Published: February 2023

Background

Home care for childhood cancer has recently gained acceptance in Sub-Saharan African countries including Rwanda. Home care may have positive implications for patients and their families, but it may also be burdensome to the caregivers. Little is known about the parents’ experience with home care in childhood cancer in Africa.

The purpose of the study

This study aimed to explore the experience and coping strategies of parents regarding home care of children diagnosed with cancer in Rwanda.

Methods

This study was qualitative using a phenomenological design. Ten participants (four key informant interviews and a focus group of six participants) participated who were parents of children diagnosed with cancer. Data were transcribed from audiotaped interviews, codes assigned to the content, and themes generated through thematic analysis using the Hycner version.

Results

The study revealed negative experiences regarding challenges, and individual coping strategies of parents regarding home care. Identified themes concerning experience were Feeling helpless, knowing that giving home care was laborious, feeling overwhelmed, feeling inadequate, and feeling uncertain. Identified themes concerning coping were Reliance on spirituality to cope, Balancing my emotions, Getting my mind off the current situation, Keeping life as normal as possible, Rebalancing life, and Finding and accepting support from family and friends.

Conclusion

Childhood cancer is emotionally, physically, and psychologically draining for parents. However, the challenges experienced enabled the parents to discover personal strategies to cope with the demands of home care.