bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Decolonizing Disability Through Activist Art
Authors: Rice Carla , Dion Susan D. , Chandler Eliza
Published: June 2021

This paper mobilizes activist art at the intersections of disability, non-normativity, and Indigeneity to think through ways of decolonizing and indigenizing understandings of disability. We present and analyze artwork produced by Vanessa Dion Fletcher, the first Indigenous disability-identified Artist-in-Residence for Bodies in Translation (BIT), a research project that uses a decolonized, cripped lens to cultivate disabled, D/deaf, fat, Mad, and aging arts on the lands currently known as Canada. We begin by setting the context, outlining why disentangling the disability, non-normativity, and Indigeneity knot is a necessary and urgent project for disability studies and activisms. Drawing on Indigenous ontologies of relationality, we present a methodological guide for our reading of Dion Fletcher's work. We take this approach from her installation piece Relationship or Transaction?, which, we argue, foregrounds the need for white settlers to turn a critical gaze on transactional concepts of relationship as integral to a decolonized and an indigenized analysis of disability and non-normative arts. We then centre three original pieces created by Dion Fletcher to surface some of the intricacies of the Indigeneity/disability/non-normativity nexus that complicate recent discussions about recuperating Indigenous concepts of bodymind differences across white supremist settler colonial regimes on Turtle Island (North America) that seek to debilitate Indigenous bodies and lives. We intervene in these debates with reflections on what might be created—and what we might learn—when the categories of Indigeneity and (Western conceptions of) disability and non-normativity are understood as contiguous, particularly focusing on meaning-making within Dion Fletcher's developing oeuvre.
"No Sorrow, No Pity": Intersections of Disability, HIV/AIDS, and Gay Male Masculinity in the 1980s
Authors: Hrynyk Nicholas
Published: June 2021

This article examines narratives of disease and disability in Canada's gay and lesbian newspaper, The Body Politic (1971-1987), in order to demonstrate how gay male masculinity developed within a gay ableist culture deeply affected by HIV/AIDS. Over the course of the 1980s, two seemingly separate issues of disability and disease were woven together, establishing a dichotomy between the unhealthy and healthy, afflicted and non-afflicted, disabled and non-disabled body, which was marked by tension and, at times, hostility. As a result, two seemingly different discussions of disability and disease in The Body Politic intersected at the site of the gay male body, whereby issues of frailty and undesirability were shaped by pre-existing perceptions around disability. Narratives around disease and disability demonstrate how perceptions of bodily "failure" transferred from the disabled body onto the diseased body during the formative years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic through imagery and text. The aesthetics and language of disability are particularly important for understanding how the disabled body and the HIV/AIDS-afflicted body were culturally framed because the stylization of the body itself was fundamental to the politics of sexual liberation and the formulation of visible lesbian and gay communities.
Guía de conceptos clave para el trabajo con puebIos indígenas
Authors: Albertos Carmiña , Martín Carmen
Published: June 2021

El propósito de esta guía es ofrecer una terminología común para el trabajo con pueblos indígenas (PI) en el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). La guía es una herramienta informativa, amigable y de referencia para ofrecer recomendaciones sobre el lenguaje más apropiado que se debe utilizar y aquel que se debiera evitar. Su objetivo es contribuir a la aclaración de conceptos clave para promover el diálogo horizontal y la adecuación sociocultural de programas de desarrollo en un marco de interculturalidad.
morfologia dos modais:
Authors: Resende Maurício
Published: June 2021

Este artigo discute problemas e comportamentos morfológicos dos verbos modais do português brasileiro dever, poder e ter que/de. Visando a contribuir com os estudos sobre modalidade no português, que abordam questões semânticas e sintáticas, este artigo discute propriedades especificamente morfológicas dos verbos modais, como a ausência de certas formas flexionais, a não composicionalidade semântica no pretérito imperfeito, categoria verbal modal versus lexical e a constituência e identidade estrutural de ter que e ter de. Embora algumas questões sejam especulativas e/ou permaneceram embrionárias, o presente artigo propõe uma nova maneira de formular certas questões morfossintáticas e morfossemânticas para o estudo dos modais.
Exploring literature in English teaching:
Authors: De Paiva Soares Henrique , Grassano Ortenzi Denise Ismênia Bossa
Published: June 2021

With a purpose of investigating if a book club creates spaces for students to experience personal involvement through the fruition of art, this paper discusses the book club experience of the novel “Wonder” in a group of 18 upper-intermediate English students. The data were collected through 6 personal responses from each student; then, a quantitative analysis of the Halliday’s types of processes (2004) and a qualitative categorization concluded that they have shown personal involvement with the novel through their lexicon-grammatical choices. As an outcome, in 71% of the answers, students expressed themselves by verbal and mental cognitive functions, sharing personal beliefs and point of views that they had while interacting with the novel. Such answers exposed how relationships with the social-cultural background of the student leads to personal involvement with a literary text. It makes possible to conclude that once learning a language through reading, literature becomes a key point to activate the process of fruition of art and lead to a meaningful and unique process.
Nonlinear oscillations of the interface of two liquids at the angular oscillations of the tank
Authors: Win Ko Ko , Yan Naing Oo
Published: June 2021

The development of rocket and space technology in recent years has led to the widespread use of various cryogenic liquids. To increase the shelf life of cryo-products on board spacecraft or in tankers of future space filling stations, it is proposed to create a certain stock of cryo-product, which is simultaneously in a two-phase or three-phase state and forms layers of liquid. The paper considers the problem in a nonlinear formulation about the oscillations of the interface of a two-layer liquid in an arbitrary axisymmetric cavity of a solid body performing angular oscillations around a horizontal axis. For the considered class of cavities with an arbitrary bottom and a lid, the nonlinear problem is reduced to the sequential solution of linear boundary value problems. Nonlinear differential equations describing the oscillations of the interface between two liquids in the vicinity of the main resonance are obtained. In the case of a circular cylindrical cavity with flat bottoms, solutions of boundary value problems in the form of cylindrical functions were used to calculate linear and nonlinear hydrodynamic coefficients depending on the depth and density of the upper liquid.
Inside and Outside the Translation Classroom
Authors: Pietrzak Paulina
Published: June 2021

The article provides a glance at the continuing transformation in the profession of translators and its implications on translator training. The profile of the translatorhas never been unified but nowadays, following the pandemic situation in the year 2020, the profession undergoes a significant shift as a result of the economic situation and the effects of the pandemic restrictions on the condition of the labour market. The widespread use of technology and new requirements involving distance learning call for rethinking the aims of translator training.

The primary purpose of the article is to signal the need for adapting translator training to foster better metacognitive skills that help translation students adapt to the evolving market. The article makes an attempt to look at the potential of distance translator training for introducing more professionalization into translator education. Moving outside the regular translation classroom to virtual training environments can in fact entail the learner transformation not only as regards technology immersion but also their autonomy.
Komunikatywistyczna analiza genologiczna w praktyce na przykładzie badania telewizyjnych serwisów informacyjnych
Authors: Siekiera Rafał
Published: June 2021

Pomieszczona w tym rozdziale analiza wybranych telewizyjnych serwisów informacyjnych obrazuje realizację części założeń komunikatywistycznej analizy genologicznej. Autor skupia się na charakterystyce serwisów informacyjnych jako scenariusza genologicznego, określając jego typowe składniki - okoliczności powstania, układ elementów konstrukcyjnych, uczestników skryptu, sygnały uruchamiające scenariusz (rozpoznawane przez odbiorcę i wpływające na jego nastawienie interpretacyjne, przy czym chodzi tu o interpretację gatunkową). Poszczególne elementy prezentowane są w postaci ciągów układów predykatowo-argumentowych – zgodnie z założeniami komunikatywizmu w taki sposób można zapisywać standardowe scenariusze, będące częścią kompetencji językowej i społecznej.
Technika analizy i sposób opisu artystycznych gatunków radiowych
Authors: Bachura-Wojtasik Joanna , Sygizman Kinga
Published: June 2021

W rozdziale omówiono technikę badawczą, która pozwala określić w narracyjnych formach audialnych relację między “prawdą” a “zmyśleniem”, stylistykę utworów, retorykę montażu, kompozycję dzieła. Prezentuje podział - którego wyznacznikiem stał się montaż - względem twórczego przetworzenia faktów oraz wykorzystania w reportażu i słuchowisku treści o różnym pochodzeniu i statusie.
Badanie performansu kulturowego jako czynnika wpływającego na selekcję informacji przez media
Authors: Filanowski Błażej
Published: June 2021

Celem rozdziału jest analiza praktycznych wyzwań stojących przed badaczem stosującym metodę studium przypadku. Problem ten omawiany jest na przykładzie studium łódzkiego performansu z 2006 roku nieformalnie zatytułowanego „Wolno fotografować”. W badaniu tym szczególna uwaga zwrócona została na skuteczność performansu, który zainicjował długofalową współpracę między lokalnymi mediami instytucjonalnymi a miejskimi aktywistami.
Sensitized Photolysis of Thioglycolic Acid in Aquatic Environment
Authors: Lis Angela , Gladchi Viorica , Duca Gheorghe , Travin Sergey
Published: June 2021

The photochemical transformations of thioglycolic acid using model systems was studied by varying the irradiation sources and the kinetic parameters were determined. It was found that thioglycolic acid undergoes destruction on induced photolysis in the presence of humic substances, and its half-life can be estimated as 10-14 days, depending on weather conditions (cloudiness, time of day, season etc.). Results obtained in the course of this study on model systems were transferred to natural waters, and it was concluded that thioglycolic acid has a positive influence on the chemical self-purification processes of water, in the natural aquatic environment. This is manifested by increasing the self-purification capacity of water, due to the generation of active oxygen species, which lead to the degradation not only of this thiol, but of other pollutants present in aquatic environment, as well. At the same time, the products of the transformations are harmless to the aquatic environment and hydrobionts.
Educating the Concepts of Retention Factor of a Company with the Case of Employee Engagement Level Increase
Authors: Tsareva Natalia A. , Boldyhanova Vera A.
Published: June 2021

The current socio-economic situation creates similar conditions and rules for companies in various industries around the world.in this vein, the study and educate the retention factors of the company are of a great importance. The task of staff productivity increase and the overall effectiveness of its activities is relevant. The most important role in addressing the issue of employee productivity and performance increasing, as well as his retention is played by employee engagement. The researchers studying engagement at work recognize that this phenomenon is multifaceted and define it as an employee's physical, cognitive and emotional state, causing excessive performance of his functional duties. Involvement is interconnected with the motivational potential of work, therefore, the conditions for the engagement development are the following ones: work significance and diversity, the comparison of work with its result. The authors of the article conducted the study of engagement at work in the enterprises of fishing and fish processing industries. We determined the problems that impede the growth of staff engagement. The authors of the article implemented the program of corrective actions aimed to improve the factors affecting the engagement at work and retention of staff. We determined the interdependence of involvement level and the coefficient of staff turnover, as well as the return of employees to some holding.
Evaluation of Studies on Positive Behavior Support Interventions
Authors: Uslu Rukiye , Bağlama Başak
Published: June 2021

Positive behavioral support is an approach that uses the principles of applied behavior analysis and system changes to improve individuals' quality of life and reduce problem behaviors. In positive behavior support, it is aimed to determine the functions of the problem behaviors of the child and to gain appropriate behaviors that meet the same functions. This study aims to provide an overview of the studies on positive behavior support through a comprehensive literature review and determine the current trends in the studies on positive behavior support interventions. A total number of 53 studies were examined in the study according to year of publication, country, journal, subject, research method, research sample, data collection tools, data analysis method, type of document, research sample, sample size and authors’ study interests. Data were analyzed with content analysis method and results were presented with frequency and percentages in tables and figures. Results were discussed with relevant literature and recommendations for further research and practices were provided.
Social Image of the Ural Region Mining Workers at the Post-Reform Time Period
Authors: Korobkov Yurii D. , Buriyak Elena M. , Korobeynikov Yevgenii V. , Koldomasov Ilya O. , Pashkovskaya Tatiana G.
Published: June 2021

The article dwells upon a transition character of the Ural proletariat at the post-reform time period. Both domestic and foreign historiography define the social image of the Russian worker of the 20th century second part as either proletarian or referring to a “half-worker and half-peasant” type, combining traditional pre-capitalist features with newer ones, characteristic of industrial manufacture. A manufacturer’s being connected to the land as well as forming a certain mentality combined with the professional skills are considered the main criteria while defining the Russian workers’ typology. Taking into consideration the Urals old tradition of industrial manufacture, the process of forming an independent class at the area progressed rather vigorously. Despite of land allotments availability, workers in the Urals got under influence of modernization. Treating scornfully peasant work, industrial workers purposefully separated themselves from peasants. Nevertheless, it will be wrong to speak about complete disappearance of traditional peasant psychology among the Ural proletariat of the said time period. The working class at the region used to belong to a transition type, therefore we can speak about its incomplete establishment as a bourgeois society class.
Media Influence: Cognitive and Psychological Markers (On Chinese Medical and Cosmetic Advertising Texts)
Authors: Shmeleva Olga D. , Zheltukhina Marina R. , Slyshkin Gennady G. , Ryabko Olga P. , Ostrikova Galina N. , Ukhova Larisa V. , Gaponova Zhanna K.
Published: June 2021

The main extralinguistic markers of influence in the Chinese medical and cosmetic advertising media discourse are nonverbal, linguocultural conceptual, cultural and historical, cognitive and psychological markers. The article is devoted to a research of cognitive and psychological markers of influence. In the article the most frequency cognitive and psychological markers of influence in the Chinese medical and cosmetic media advertising become known: the built-in messages (unusual decision, motivation to activity, conversations with others and stories about others). The fact that such markers as metaphorical communication and expansion of mass media images, consciousness fragmentation are more significant for the Chinese linguistic culture is established. The research clearly demonstrates that such markers of influence as choice illusion, destruction of time feeling and activization of submodalities are less common in the Chinese medical and cosmetic media advertising. The article contributes to the development of discursive linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, cultural linguistics, discourse theory and influence theory, media linguistics on the example of advertising media, lexicology and Chinese language stylistics.
Detecting Factors Effective in Knowledge Sharing Model Among Educational Staff
Authors: Zebardast Farahmand , Mehrdad Hossein , Jalili Razieh
Published: June 2021

One of the effective organs in implementing economic, social and cultural development policies in each country is the Ministry of Education, which trains specialized and experienced manpower as the basis for the comprehensive development of countries, production of knowledge and research knowledge, and the provision of specialized services by universities and higher education centers. Accordingly, it facilitates sharing knowledge and identifying factors affecting it in the education organization, especially among employees who are the most important elements in any organization. Because it can create an atmosphere full of trust and interaction, the employees can share their knowledge and experiences with each other; hence, it can be an important strength for the education organization as well as society. In this regard, the present study aimed to identify the factors affecting the knowledge sharing model in individual, organizational, environmental, and extra-environmental dimensions among educational staff. The study revealed that the main individual dimension includes enjoyment of knowledge sharing, organizational commitment, specific organizational knowledge, trust, motivation, value of knowledge, and individual and group interactions. Organizational dimension also encompasses organizational culture, documentation development, in-house planning and organizational rewards. The environmental dimension includes technical knowledge, information technology context, knowledge memory upgrading, and economic and social factors. The trans-environmental dimension consists of political and legal factors and international interactions. This descriptive-analytical research used a library technique.
Nasser Khosrow and Sanai Poets of Bipolar or Multipolar? (Poetic awakening from dream to reality)
Authors: Nusrat Fatemi Seyedeh , Ashrafzadeh Reza , Badizadeh Mohammad
Published: June 2021

Different views have long been expressed about poetry, its essence and purpose. Poetry and the environment, together, are constantly changing and being influenced by each other. Poetry as a social necessity has always been a tool to promote worldly and spiritual purposes. Nasser Khosrow and Sanai, bipolar poets whose dark thoughts and ideas could not be found in the dark pole of their poetry and thought, and as a result of their inner intellectual and revolutionary awakening, marked a turning point in the history of culture and literature of this rich border. They figured out and made the poem, which they had previously employed in their worldly needs and lowly interests, as a means of spreading morality and religion, and they were epoch-making. Regardless of some of the intellectual contradictions that result from going through different mental states, their poetry has been a mirror of their society's pain and aspirations. This study, while explaining the characteristics of good and committed poetry and its mission, deals with the subject of intellectual awakening, its causes and contexts in the poetry and thought of these two poets, and examines the effect of this awakening on their intellectual orientation, whether it is possible between dark and light poles. Their thought was absolutely different, or this demarcation - in terms of their intellectual contradictions - is merely the result of views based on prejudice, absolutism and sanctification.
Evaluation of the Relationship between Personality and Conservatism of Investors in the Stock Exchange (Case Study: Insurance Companies)
Authors: Mohseni Mahsa
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this research to "investigate the relationship between personality and conservatism of investors of insurance companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange." The present study was applied research in terms of purpose, which has employed a descriptive and correlational method. The statistical population of this research included all people who buy and sell shares of insurance companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange. According to Cochran's formula, the sample size was determined as much as 384 people collected by a simple random sampling method. The research instruments were the Conservative Questionnaire based on the Gribel and Leighton (1999) and McCrae and Costa (1985) five-factor personality questionnaire. The questionnaire’s validity was confirmed by 20 experts, and the reliability of all three questionnaires was acceptable for all three questionnaires due to Cronbach's alpha above 0.79. The data analysis was conducted using the Pearson correlation test and regression analysis. The results indicated a significant relationship between the investors’ personality and their conservatism in the Tehran Stock Exchange. There was also a significant relationship between all personality components except for extraversion with the investor’s conservatism in the Tehran Stock Exchange.
Provision of curriculum model of student life skills at primary schools of Iran
Authors: Ghabakhlou Behzad , Ghalavandi Hassan , Hosseinpour Alireza
Published: June 2021

This research seeks to answer the question about the appropriate model of student life skills at primary schools. A comprehensive questionnaire is designed relying on the academic and industrial experts, the research background and theoretical principles in order to test the hypotheses. The reliability of questionnaire is approved through Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.70). The research results cover the prioritization and importance of indices associated with student life skills, antecedents and consequences, and their tasks. The need for education and establishment of this skill improves the relations in learning.
Remote Prophylaxis of Social and Educational Adaptation of University International Entrants in Total Pandemic
Authors: Bulatova Firaya F. , Sakharova Natalia S. , Tomin Vitaly V. , Pozdnyakova Irina R. , Kurbanov Rashad A. , Belyalova Asiya M. , Suchkov Maksim A.
Published: June 2021

The relevance of the study is due to the trends of the global pandemic, which provoked an extremal transition of all areas of higher education to distance learning, as the only possible way to work with domestic and international entrants and students. In addition, the trends of the pandemic in the current educational environment also determine the special need to develop remote mechanisms for a prophylaxis approach to solving the problems of social and educational adaptation of international entrants – future University students. In this regard, this article is aimed at identifying the features of remote prophylaxis of social and educational adaptation of entrants. The article reveals the transformation of social and educational adaptation of international entrants in the global pandemic; defines the structure and content of remote prophylaxis of social and educational adaptation of international University entrants in the global pandemic. Based on the results of the research, the authors of the article substantiate the prophylaxis model of the educational and software complex for remote prophylaxis of social and educational adaptation of University international entrants. The effectiveness of the model is proved by the results of its use in the process of remote social and educational adaptation of University international entrants in the context of a global pandemic. The materials of the article have practical application and can be useful in the development and implementation of various methods and practices of social and educational adaptation of international entrants – future University students in the context of a global pandemic. It is recommended for University teachers and students, methodologists, curators, Tutors.
The Educational Evolution in Germany, the study case: Primary Education (Grundschule)
Authors: Ashrafi Ali
Published: June 2021

Primary education levels are called primary education, compulsory education, and public education. Nowadays, new research has shown that primary education plays an important role in the reduction of poverty and the realization of economic and social development programs. Therefore, the necessity of this research is to study the evolution of primary education and its influencing factors in Germany. Also, the primary organization and how to select the teacher education and primary curriculum will be examined. In this research, the research method is descriptive. The results showed that in the primary period of the German education system, politics, ideology, and ideas of educators have played an important role in the development of education and, as such, in primary education. As can be observed in the Weimar Republic, education was influenced by the political theories of democracy, and then, during the Nazis, was influenced by the ideology of Nazism and the superiority of the Nazi German race; during World War II and thereafter Was influenced by communist ideology and Marxist thoughts. In the new era, there have also been major reforms to eliminate the influence of these new educators' ideologies and educational ideas.
Coach training: Impact beyond coach training
Authors: Gupta Maroushka , Gupta Ashwaria , Garg Rajat , Agrawal Ruchi
Published: June 2021

The aim of this study is to know the impact of coach training on coaches' personal and professional lives in various areas of development. A self-report questionnaire and an interview methodology were used to collect data using a within-subject design. The results of the study show that there is a significant improvement in the various areas of development impacting both the personal and professional life of the coach in a positive manner. The practical implications of the study are further discussed.
Financial risk management instruments and performance of hydro-power projects in Kenya
Authors: Amolo Amolo Elvis Juma , Rambo Charles Mallans , Wafula Charles Misiko
Published: June 2021

This paper aims (i) to establish the extent to which alternative risk transfer influence the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (ii) to examine how Contingent capital influence the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (iii) to To assess the extent to which Credit enhancement influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (iv) to determine the extent to which Hedging derivatives influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (v) to examine how Insurance influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study adopted the pragmatism paradigm, mixed-method approach, and descriptive correlational survey design while questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a census of 94 participants. This study recommends that project management and policymakers should integrate appropriate financial risk management instruments to improve the performance of hydroelectric energy projects besides developing targeted policies for strengthening the implementation of the financial risk management instruments to boost investors and lenders confidence
Effect of green human resource management (GHRM) overall on organization’s environmental performance
Authors: Mohammad Ashraful Alam , Niu Xiongying , Rounok Nafisa
Published: June 2021

This study assesses the effect of green human resource management (GHRM) practices (overall) on the organization’s environmental performance (OEP) and to identify how the organizations can improve their EP by using GHRM practices through Green Employee Empowerment (GEE). The study was based on a questionnaire survey of 340 responses from the manufacturing sectors; the key respondents were one from each industry limited to top management, HR manager, quality manager, or employee of manufacturing firms. The questionnaires were tested for reliability and validity. To evaluate the hypothesis, data was examined using the PLS path modeling technique. The empirical findings show that the GHRM practices (overall) have a significant effect on OEP, and GEE mediates their relation. This research has theoretically contributed to the green HRM/HRM literature by establishing a link between GHRM practices and their EP outcomes in manufacturing companies. This study adds to the body of knowledge by looking at the indirect impacts of GHRM practices on OEP via GEE. The findings suggested that GHRM practices might lead employees to green empowerment in order to improve environmental performance.
The analysis of patients’ revisits intention factors in sub-urban hospital
Authors: Yuniarti Yuniarti , Hidayat Anas
Published: June 2021

Revisit intention is a very important topic in a marketing context. However, previous literature is still rarely linked together with trust, satisfaction and two types of service, namely medical and non-medical with the hospital as the subject. Hospitals have the task of providing complete individual health services. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the quality of medical services and the quality of non-medical services on satisfaction, trust and revisit intention on the sub-urban hospitals. This research is a quantitative study using primary data from distributing questionnaires to 250 patients of the sub-urban hospitals. The data in this study were analyzed using the SEM (Structural Equation Model) method with AMOS 24 software. The results of this study indicate that the quality of medical services and the quality of non-medical services have a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Meanwhile, patient satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on trust and revisit intention. However, trust was found to have a positive but insignificant effect on revisit intention. This research recommends several implications to the management of sub-urban hospitals. The managers of the sub-urban hospital are advised to pay more attention to and emphasize medical services, non-medical services, and patient satisfaction because it has been empirically proven to increase Revisit Intention
The effect of Islamic intellectual capital, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility disclosure on maqashid sharia performance, with reputation as a moderating variable
Authors: Aisyah Siti , Hariadi Bambang , Mardiati Endang
Published: June 2021

This study aims to show that there is a positive relationship between Islamic intellectual capital, corporate governance, disclosure of corporate social responsibility on the performance of maqashid sharia, and this study wants to show that reputation strengthens this positive relationship. This study's sample consists of 33 annual reports from 11 Islamic banking companies in Indonesia for the 2016-2018 period, chosen using the purposive sampling method. This study was tested by using the Moderated Regression Analysis test. The results of this study indicate that Islamic intellectual capital, corporate governance, disclosure of corporate social responsibility have a negative effect on the performance of Islamic maqashid. The role of reputation can not increase the relationship of Islamic intellectual capital to the performance of maqashid sharia. Reputation also can not increase the relationship of disclosure of corporate social responsibility to the performance of maqashid sharia, but reputation has been proven to improve the relationship of corporate governance to the performance of maqashid sharia. The results of this study are input for the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI) as regulators to monitor the performance of Islamic financial institutions in order to protect the public interest as a whole.
Exploring the role of inspirational motivation to institutions of higher learning
Authors: Muthimi Janet , Kilika James , Kinyua Godfrey
Published: June 2021

Organizations are experiencing increased challenges due to changed environmental circumstances that threaten their survival including institutions of higher learning. There is therefore a growing concern for universities to be strategically aligned so as to meet the growing challenges of the societies in which they operate by creating ecosystems that drive industrialization through the generation of new knowledge, technology transfer and support of new start-ups. Additionally, concerns have been raised as regards the quality and relevance of services offered by the universities in Kenya. Owing to these limitations, there is a need for the higher education sector to consider inspirational motivation practices between the leaders and their followers so as to enhance performance. This study, therefore, sought to establish the effect of inspirational motivation on the academic performance of selected universities in Kenya. The study was anchored on transformational leadership theory. Positivism research philosophy was adopted where explanatory and descriptive research designs were used for guiding the collection and analysis of data. Primary data was collected from deans of schools and chairmen of departments in the selected universities. The study established a significant positive effect of inspirational motivation on academic performance of universities at p<0.05; t=8.057 and hence concluded that inspirational motivation positively affects university academic performance of selected universities in Kenya.
Correlation between knowledge exchange & combination (KEC) and leader member exchange (LMX)
Authors: Soeprapto Dedy Dewanto
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between the Knowledge Exchange & Combination (KEC) and the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX). The research uses objects in the construction industry, which have characteristics: intense competition between players, innovation must be created in a short time and is a form of project-based organization. This study uses a unit of analysis of the dyadic relationship between the general manager as the leader and the project manager as a follower, the research sample is in the form of 121 projects scattered throughout the country, while the research object is an SOE construction company in Indonesia. The participation rate was 97.52 percent, namely 118 projects, while the analysis used descriptive statistics and correlation methods. The results showed that the KEC variable was correlated with the LMX variable, especially with the Influence Dimension of 0.789 and the Dimension of Professional Rewards 0.700. Therefore, KEC can be represented by LMX's perception of followers.
The research of Chuci plant and excavation of Chu cultural elements in China
Authors: Gong Tian-zhi , Zhang De-jian
Published: June 2021

With regards to Chuci plant, this study explore the Chu cultural connotation of plants in the park and the importance of planning, the distribution characteristics of Chuci plants to mining park, growth habit and cultural qualities, research of Chu plants in the park planning and design of cultural inheritance, continuation and development, the analysis summary of Chu cultural theme park planning and design methods. It can provide theoretical reference and reference for enhancing the Chu culture atmosphere of the park. In addition, this paper evaluates the Chu cultural elements of various plants in the planning and design of the park and their effects on the creation of cultural atmosphere in the park. Therefore, innovative suggestions are put forward in the planning and design of the park to create the park landscape with Chu culture characteristics, Chu culture connotation and Chu culture artistic conception.
THE CARPATHIAN EUROREGION AS A PLANE OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISTIC ECONOMY
Authors: Kotlinski Waclaw
Published: June 2021

At present in Europe one may notice integration processes and establishment of a great number of Eroregions. It is connected with advantages of cooperation, especially in the borderline areas. In Poland one may notice many transformations in political and economical system and some changes with cooperation with neighbourhood countries. In many cases it is the tourism which has become a common issue. The Carpathian Euroregion plays the significant role in the development of the area.
MARKTPOSITIONIERUNG DER HOTELDIENSTLEISTUNG
Authors: Berc Radišić Branka
Published: June 2021

Die Hoteldienstleistungen sind ein Teil des Tourismusangebots. Seine Konkurrenzfähigkeit und die Marktanziehung hängt von der Qualität ab. Gute Kenntnis der Forderungen bezüglich der Tourismusnachfrage, ist die grundlegende Voraussetzung für eine Umformung der Konkurrenzfähigkeit der Hoteldienstleistungen. Die Dienstleistungen der kroatischen Hotelindustrie haben in mehreren europäischen Ländern gute Marktposition eingenommen. Diese Position kann man durch die Erweiterung der Unterkunftskapazität und eine größere Marketingaktivität verbessern.
INFLUENCE OF THE SALES TAXES ON THE TOURISM
Authors: Roller Dragan
Published: June 2021

Beginnings of taxation in Republic of Croatia with the value added tax (VAT) means a change from "paid realization" system to "invoice realization" system for hotel and tourist enterprises. Some problems with solvency and non liquidity are encountered in hotel and tourism business. Higher investments and use of higher amortization rates could be a way to reduce influence of the VAT. To achieve financial benefits it is necessary to change tax policy: reduce "from" salary and "on" salary contributions rates, to increase untaxable amount of income, to reduce the VAT rates for agriculture, food and tourism, increase tax allowances within the system of profit tax and income tax, etc. The other measures of fiscal policy are also necessary for development of tourism in Croatia.
SEARCHING FOR ECO TOURISM POSSIBILITIES IN TURKEY, A CASE STUDY: ULUDAG MOUNTAIN REGION EXPERIENCE
Authors: Özyaba Murat
Published: June 2021

The possibilities of alternative tourism (eco tourism) related to the evaluation of available natural potentials in Uludag Mountain Region have been being investigated since 1980’s. However, these efforts have not resulted in the desired level due to a great variety of factors. The objective of this study is to investigate the possibilities of eco tourism based on available touristic potentials in the high plateaus of Uludag Mountain Region. The data obtained have been tested by means of the methods of statistical analysis in the model established, and econometric analysis have been carried out. In this search, findings related to the region of research which are depend on touristic supply and demand have been presented and the interpretations of visual and numerical data based on the field of research have been made. Furthermore the suggestions concerned with the things which are required in order to develop the tourism peculiar to the region within the context of sustainability an to increase its positive effects on the urban/regional development have been presented.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Tuberculosis Case Findings of India: Exploration of the Magnitude of the Threats as Well as the Available Opportunity to Mitigate the Threats
Authors: Dey Abhijit
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, performance of many program has been declined and Tuberculosis (TB) program is not an exception. TB case detection and notification has been recognized as one of worst hit area. The objective of this study was to explore the TB notification status of India during this pandemic and explore options to mitigate the issue. Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed on open source TB notification database of India. Relevant literature review was done to find out remedies based on the different initiative taken by different states of India. Results: In 2020, total TB notification decreased in all the states in comparison to 2019. The percentage of loss in the country was 34%. Private TB notification also decreased in 2020 in all the states except in Jharkhand. The percentage of loss in private TB notification in the country was 35%. Notification started declining in the month of February 2020 and it was lowest in the month of April-2020. The trend of notification began to improve since May 2020 when the States started taking innovative initiatives like Integrated TB Covid Case Search. Conclusion: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the notifications of TB cases declined noticeably which has a serious implication in terms of silent spread within household and community. But the picture can be improved with integrated approach for TB-COVID case finding and management.
Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Metabolic Control Parameters in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Wafa Ifan Ali , Pratama Nando Reza , Sofia Nurizzah Farahiyah , Anastasia Elsha Stephanie , Konstantin Tiffany , Wijaya Maharani Ayuputeri , Wiyono M. Rifqi , Djuari Lilik , Novida Hermina
Published: June 2021

Background: The abrupt implementation of COVID-19 lockdown had impacted the management of diabetes mellitus. Limited access to health facilities and alterations in daily lifestyle put metabolic control among patients at risk. Thus, we observed the differences in metabolic control parameters in diabetic patients before and during the lockdown. Methods: We performed searches from five databases. Meta-analyses were done using random or fixed-effect approaches with glycemic control parameters (HbA1c, RBG, FBG, TIR, TAR, TBR) as primary outcomes. Mean difference (MD), Confidence Interval (CI), and p-value were calculated. Lipid profile presented as secondary outcome. Results: 21 studies with 3992 diabetic patients were included in the study. Meta-analysis presented an increase on HbA1c of T1D and T2D patients [MD=+0.06% (95%CI -0.10–0.23), I2=77%, p=0.45], TBR of T1D patients [MD=-0.05% (95%CI -0.38–0.28), I2=0%, p=0.77], FBG of T2D patients [MD=+3,47 mg/dL (95%CI 1.22–5.73), I2=0%, p=0.002], and lipid profile on qualitative analysis. However, TIR, TAR, and RBG of T1D patients were improved [MD=+3.52% (95%CI 0.29–6.74), I2=76%, p=0.03; MD=-3.36% (95%CI -6.48–-0.25), I2=75%, p=0.03; MD=-0.91 mg/dL (95%CI -4.52–6.34), I2=88%, p=0.74]. Conclusion: Lockdown enforcement did not worsen the glycemic control parameter in diabetic patients. Particular parameters inclined to improve during the lockdown.
Micromechanical Modeling of Nacre-mimetic Ti3C2-MXene Nanocomposites with Viscoelastic Polymer Matrix
Authors: Srivatsa Shreyas , Packo Pawel , Mishnaevsky Jr. Leon , Uhl Tadeusz , Grabowski Krzysztof
Published: June 2021

A new two-dimensional nanomaterial – Titanium Carbide MXene (Ti3C2-MXene) – was reported in 2011. In this work, the microscale models of Ti3C2-MXene nanomaterial are considered with polymer matrix. The nanocomposites are modeled using nacre-mimetic brick-and-mortar assembly configurations due to enhanced mechanical properties and interlocking mechanism between the Ti3C2-MXene (brick) and polymer matrices (mortar). The polymer matrix material (Epoxy-resin) is modeled with elastic and viscoelastic behavior (Kelvin-Voigt Model). The Finite Element Method is used for numerical analysis of the microscale models with the multi-point constraint method to include Ti3C2-MXene fillers in the polymer matrix. Ti3C2-MXenes are considered as thick plate elements with transverse shear effects. The response of elastic and viscoelastic models of polymer matrix are studied. Finally, a tensile and compressive load is applied at the microscale and the effective load transfer due to nacre-mimetic configuration is discussed. This paper provides nacre-mimetic models to pre-design the nanocomposite for optimal performance with damage resistance and enhanced strength.
Treatment Adherence Status of the TB Patients Notified from Private Sector and its Associated Factors: Findings of a Secondary Data Analysis from West Bengal, India
Authors: Dey Abhijit , Lahiri Arista , Jha Sweety Suman , Sharma Vivek , Parthiban Shanmugam , Chakrabartty Arup Kumar
Published: June 2021

Objective: In India, yearly, estimated one million TB cases are missing from notification, mostly from private sector. The large number of patients in private sector has raised concerns for suboptimal quality of care. This study was conducted to find out the treatment adherence status among the private TB patients and factors associated with poor adherence.Data Source: Secondary project data, obtained through adherence monitoring house visit by NGO workers. Data collected by reviewing different records available with the patients & data was entered into the CommCare HQ, an open-source mobile platform designed for data collection.Methods: Descriptive observational study.Results: Default rate among private patients was 5%. Commonest reasons stated for being a defaulter were ‘Medicine is not good’ (30%), ‘Travel’ (28.6%), ‘Cost of treatment’ (21.8%) and ‘Side effects’ (11.6%). Despite best of efforts only 36.9% defaulter could be retrieved. Higher default rate was associated with 15-59 years age, males, earning member of the family, addiction, DR-TB, continuation phase of treatment, previous history of TB, presence of symptoms and inability to walk.Conclusion: Privately treated TB patients are vulnerable to non-adherence. Once defaulted, it is difficult to retrieve them. Economically productive age group is at higher risk of being defaulter. Strict adherence monitoring for private TB patients and extensive advocacy communication & social mobilization program in the community, workplaces and institutions is a need of hour.