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Workforce Diversity
Authors: Mupepi Kuda , Mupepi Tatenda , Mupepi Clara
Published: September 2021

The growing acceptance of marrying across racial and ethnic lines (as reflected in US census statistics) together with the growth of demographic changes across workplaces is fueling fears among some who see their culture being threatened and react by engaging in overt discrimination. One concern regards employers having access to databases containing talented individuals who are ready to work. Their choices hinge on the abilities required to further their enterprise. Paradoxically, a business's culture's greatest strength could be its greatest weakness when not consistent with sound business strategies. Moreover, when such a culture prevents a firm from meeting competitive threats, this can lead to the firm's stagnation and ultimate demise. Diversity has never been thought of as a strategy until now. This chapter explores workforce diversity.
Factors Affecting Employees' Job Satisfaction and Psychological Health
Authors: Lorber Mateja , Treven Sonja , Mumel Damijan
Published: September 2021

The aim of this study was to examine the level of psychological health and job satisfaction and to find out which predictors have an impact on nurses' psychological health and job satisfaction. Six hundred forty nurses from surgery and internal medicine departments from Slovenian hospitals participated in the research. Data analysis was carried out by using SPSS 25.0. With transformational leadership style, leaders' characteristics, leaders' emotional intelligence, leaders' communication skills, positive effectivity, and job satisfaction, one can explain 57% of nurses' psychological health. The results indicated that 85% of nurses had good psychological health. And also that more frequent exposure to stress and lack of stress management were associated with poor psychological health. The employees' psychological health does not affect only the individual, but also on the quality of care and on the effectiveness of hospitals. It is important to monitor employees' job satisfaction and take care for employees' health by providing a healthy work environment.
Applying Metaheuristics to Minimize Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Authors: Pata Arminda , Moura Ana
Published: September 2021

This article covers the topic of planning and organization of work, which is one of the biggest problems is to establish the most appropriate allocations between human and technical resources, according to the characteristics that define and characterize each individual. These adjustments to decision-making regarding the characteristics of a new larger workforce is a challenge for human resource managers and researchers working to provide well-being and quality of life improvements for employees. The problem of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, coupled with the aging of the active population, may increase the number of citizens with permanent disabilities. Given the complexity and uniqueness of the problems, a decision support system that uses some metaheuristic approaches is presented. The result is a hybrid approach that gives the best solution according to several parameters defined by the decision-maker. Computational results of real problem instances are presented, proving that in most cases, the optimal solution is achieved.
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Mobile Applications for Workplace Health Promotion
Authors: Junker Maren , Böhm Markus , Edwards Frederik , Krcmar Helmut
Published: September 2021

Workplace health promotion (WHP) needs be adjusted to the new ways of working and improved in terms of participation rates. As mobile applications (apps) have proved to be effective in various health areas, it might also be a solution for WHP. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the requirements employees would have on such an app for WHP. Therefore, 29 semi-structured interviews were conducted with employees and experts of an IT company. Most employees were rather positive about such an app. Concerns were stated in terms of added value and data security. Variations were found in preferred functionalities. Apps might thus be effective for WHP but would need to add value compared to apps available for private usage. Additionally, clear communication about data privacy would be expected.
Applying Diversity-Intelligent Organizational Strategies for Competitive Advantage
Authors: Hughes Claretha
Published: September 2021

Competitive advantage is attained through talent development and leadership. Talented employees seek career advancement, change, and success. Organization leaders must integrate all employees into their strategic plans and can no longer exclude talented, diverse individuals. Key diversity improvement themes are revealed in this chapter to help leaders focus on areas within the organization to apply diversity intelligent strategies and eliminate institutional barriers that limit the success of diverse employees. Sustaining competitive advantage requires dedicated efforts of executive leaders in organizations.
Association of Occupational Burnout and Nursing Errors With Patient Safety
Authors: Pappa Despoina , Dafogianni Chrysoula
Published: September 2021

During the daily nursing practice, dangerous situations might appear that, if not recognized and treated early, can lead to fatigue and professional burnout, causing detrimental consequences for the patient's safety and the adequacy of the healthcare quality of the provider. This article aims to synthesize existing research investigating the association between burnout in healthcare professionals with the safety of patient care in the last decade. The authors herein examined specific nurse surveys that involve burnout assessment and association with clinical errors throughout nurse provided care. Results from this search indicate that patient safety culture must be cultivated towards nursing errors and burnout reduction. The prompt recognition of burnout signs is the critical parameter for nursing errors prevention and patient safety, in the long term. Nursing error management is oriented towards investigation of the burnout symptoms and exists as an integral and essential issue for nursing administration to ensure excellent and qualitative patient care.
The Contribution of Neuroscience and Health Psychology to Macroergonomics
Authors: Serrano-Rosa Miguel Angel , Molins Francisco
Published: September 2021

When a work system is considered we must focus on people that are part of the system as an active agent that can participate and interact all along the working process. In this process, stress contributes to increasing the probability of diseases and accidents. Therefore, one of the main objectives, from a preventive perspective, is to reduce stress levels. Related to this, the characteristics of healthy organizations will be described as a model to promote health. The objective of this chapter is to offer a broad and multidisciplinary perspective of prevention risk in the workplace centered in the worker, taking the view of neuroscience and health psychology. For that purpose, stress interventions in the organizations and in the individuals will be outlined. Finally, this chapter would finish proposing a preventive intervention to improve healthier work environments, taking into account neurosciences and health psychology. This proposal will be based on improving lifestyle, education for health, and self-respect.
Engaging Employees With Positivity
Authors: Bardhan Shravana
Published: September 2021

This chapter attempts to find the role of appreciative inquiry in employee engagement and organizational transformation. An attempt has been made to explain the impact of appreciative inquiry on employee engagement, which eventually helps in organizational transformation with minimal hindrances. Employee engagement has turned into an undeniably conspicuous issue in the region of organizational development (OD) likely because of the developing collection of research encompassing the positive connection between employee engagement and organizational development, which also comprises profit margin. Appreciative inquiry is a vision-based approach of open dialogue that is designed to help organizations and their partners create a shared vision for the future and a mission to operate in the present. The main thrust area of appreciative inquiry is to find out what works best for the organization. Instead of focusing on negativity, appreciative inquiry focuses on the positive aspect of the organization.
Appraising the Future of Employee Health and Wellness Programmes in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Authors: Ramraj Andrisha Beharry , Amolo John
Published: September 2021

Employee wellness is an important aspect of human resource management system that has to be considered in the various phases of industrial revolution. It should be noted that during the industrial revolutions work has been transformed from handmade methods to machines. Work productivity improved, yet at the same time the number for those required for manual labour slightly reduced. In each of the revolutions the need to maintain employees remained significant. Therefore, it becomes imperative in the 4th industrial revolution even though managed heavily by machinery and technology to continue with employee wellness for effective productivity within organisations going forward. This chapter will deal with the employee wellness as a strategy that deals with enabling employee welfare. A healthy workforce enhances employee wellness.
Technical Nanospintronics Analysis of the Performance Optimization of Devices Based on Carbonaceous Materials
Authors: Chopra Kamal Nain
Published: September 2021

Technical analysis of the performance optimization of nanospintronics devices based on carbonaceous materials has been presented in this paper. Mathematical formulation of the nanospintronics devices and a brief theory of these devices have been briefly discussed. A qualitative review of some of important nanospintronics based devices has also been given. The paper is expected to be useful to the new entrants in this exciting field, and also for the designers of some novel devices based on use of carbonaceous materials in nanospintronics.
Synthesis and Study of Physicochemical and Sorption Characteristics of a Composite Sorbent for Purifying Seawater from Cesium
Authors: Balybina Valeria , Drankov Artur , Tananaev Ivan , Papynov Evgenii K.
Published: September 2021

Представлен оригинальный метод получения композиционных сорбционных материалов на основе смешанных ферроцианидов Ni-K и Zn-K в композиции с силоксан-акрилатной эмульсией и полиэтиленом. Оригинальность метода заключается в гидрофобизации материала за счет введения полиэтиленовых волокон в структуру ферроцианидов. Изучены особенности извлечения микро- и микроконцентраций катионов Cs + , а также радионуклидов Cs-137 из морской воды в статических и динамических условиях. Экспериментальные значения сорбции аппроксимируются согласно уравнениям Фрейндлиха, Ленгмюра, Ленгмюра-Фрейндлиха, а значения максимальной сорбции G max и константы адсорбционного равновесия K lрассчитаны. Установлено, что сорбенты, синтезированные с использованием полиэтилена, при степени очистки морской воды от ионов цезия до 99% обладают наилучшими сорбционными характеристиками. Значения K p для цезия при использовании исследуемых сорбентов могут достигать 10 5 мл / г, что свидетельствует об их перспективности для очистки морской воды от радиоактивного цезия. Описанный подход является примером простого и доступного технологического синтеза эффективных и востребованных на практике сорбентов высокого эксплуатационного качества.
Composite Сarbonaceous Сoal-Water Suspensions
Authors: Svietkina Olena , Bas Kostiantyn , Boruk Sergiy , Klishchenko Roman , Yehurnov Oleksandr , Haddad Jamil , Khodos Olha
Published: September 2021

In Ukraine, up to 75% of all electricity is supplied by thermal power plants, the main type of fuel for which is coal, which leads to the release of ash and slag waste at power plants in huge quantities. Every 10 years (according to statistical data) the amount of ash and slag produced at thermal power plants doubles. The use and creation of new modified consumers of coal-water fuel (CWF) and coal-water suspensions (CWS) occurs periodically. The ease of handling suspensions is captivating: in the energy sector, they can serve as the basis for the effective disposal of numerous accumulated wastes from coal preparation and oil refining, a significant reduction in the consumption of minerals for generating heat and electric energy, and minimizing the effect of heat power engineering on public health and the state of nature.
The Effect of Three Acid-Resistant Isolated Proteins from Lactobacillus casei on Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism Pathway-Related Genes
Authors: Karimi Golgis , Saadat Mina , Gheflat Shivasadat , Kazemi Bahram , Bandehpour Mojgan
Published: September 2021

Background:

The role of Lactobacillus casei on human health is well documented. However, little is known about their protein effects on food digestion. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of three proteins of L. casei on lipid and carbohydrate digestion that was identified at acidic pH in our previous study.

Methods:

Chaperonin (Ch), metal-dependent hydrolase (HYD), and lysozyme (LYS) proteins that were expressed by cultivated L. casei at pH 5 were extracted. HepG2 cell line was used to elucidate the effect of the considered three proteins on gene expression related to fat and glucose metabolism. The target genes were determined by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis and extracted proteins were transfected into HepG2 cells. After 48 and 120 h, the mRNA expression of the following genes was analyzed using real-time polymerase chain reaction, insulin receptor substrate 2, (IRS-2), Protein kinase Bβ (AKT2), insulin-like growth factor 1, angiopoietin-like 4 (Angptl-4), and lipoprotein lipase (LPL).

Results:

The expression of all of the genes was significantly increased in comparison to control under the effect of Ch and metal-dependent HYDs after 48 h of culture. By increasing the duration of transfection from 48 h to 120 h, the expression of Angptl-4 from Ch and metal-dependent HYDs was reduced significantly, whereas the expression of LPL and Angptl-4 genes after 5 days was significantly increased in LYS compared to the last 3 days.

Conclusions:

L. casei secrets acidic proteins such as Ch, metal-dependent HYD, and LYS in bloodstream are involved in the digestion of carbohydrates and fats in the liver.
Mucormycosis “Black Fungus” New Challenge Associated with Covid 19
Authors: Al-Khikani Falah Hasan Obayes
Published: September 2021

Corona virus-19 disease (COVID-19), caused by SARS-Cov-2. What was initially considered to be another worldwide flu epidemic mostly affecting the respiratory system has now emerged as a multi-organ disease, the most common extra-pulmonary involved organs include the blood vessels, eyes, heart, gastrointestinal tract, liver, skin, and kidneys. A growing number of case reports and series describe opportunistic fungal infections in COVID-19 patients. Co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, coupled with immune dysfunction and use of steroids, are hypothesized as the main causes. More recently, many cases of mucormycosis “black fungus” have been reported, particularly in Asian countries such as India. Mucormycosis is a rare angio-invasive illness caused by the fungi Mucorales, which is often seen in immunecompromised patients. Rhino-orbitocerebral, cutaneous, disseminated, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary forms of this unusual fungal infection exist. COVID-19 and Mucormycosis, Risks factors associated with Mucormycosis in COVID 19, Immune system response to mucormycosis, fungal pneumonias can resemble COVID-19, as well as prevention of these fungal will be discussed in this review.
A Modified Method for the Production of Stable Surface-Functionalized Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles
Authors: Srivastava Abhishek , Prajapati Anjali , Pramanik Panchanan , Singh Vinay Kumar
Published: September 2021

Background:

To enhance the therapeutic index of drugs, various targeted drug delivery systems have been developed in recent decades. Among different drug carrier systems, albumin-based nanocarriers have acquired much attention due to its nonimmunogenic, biodegradable, biocompatible, and nontoxic nature. The present investigation deals with the development of a stable carboxyl functionalized bovine serum albumin (FBSA) nanoparticles through surface modification with chloroacetic acid.

Methods:

FBSA nanoparticles were synthesized by ground dispersion using ethanol as a desolvating agent; the stabilization of nanoparticles was done by glutaraldehyde. Various process modalities, namely glutaraldehyde concentration, FBSA concentration, pH, ethanol addition rate, and agitation speed, were tested to obtain stable nanoparticles of suitable size.

Results:

The nanoparticles of average diameter 100–120 nm with − 30 mV zeta potential and 0.1 polydispersity index were obtained in neutral and alkaline medium. Particle size and surface charge are very less influenced by varying the FBSA in 10–200 mg/ml concentration range. pH of the medium strongly influences the surface charge and particle diameter of the FBSA nanoparticles. No significant effect on particle diameter was noticed on varying the ethanol addition rate, stirring rate, and glutaraldehyde amount in the studied range. The scanning electron microscopy monochrome image and dynamic light scattering image of FBSA display that nanoparticles are of around 100 nm size.

Conclusions:

The present study proposes the preparation of more stable bovine serum albumin nanoparticles through surface modification. The synthesized nanoparticles will be capable to deliver the cancer drugs more effectively to the targeted tumor site.
Hematological and Biochemical Effects of Toxoplasma gondii, Entamoeba histolytica, and Schistosoma Infection among Hepatitis C Virus Patients from Menoufia Province, Egypt
Authors: Ibrahim Hany M. , Mohamed Azza H. , Mabrook Hend S.
Published: September 2021

Background:

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is highly distributed in Egypt. Moreover, parasitic diseases such as schistosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, or amebiasis are frequent in Egypt. Dual infections of HCV and each of these parasitic diseases are possible and associated with bad clinical consequences. The present study was done to monitor the clinical, biochemical, and hematological changes in Toxoplasma gondii, Entamoeba histolytica, and/or Schistosoma co-infection in the HCV-infected patients from Menoufia Province, Egypt.

Methods:

One hundred and nine blood samples, HCV monoinfected patients and co-infected with T. gondii, E. histolytica, and/or Schistosoma, were monitored and subjected to clinical chemistry and hematological examinations

Results:

Liver cirrhosis in patients with concomitant multiple parasites during chronic HCV infections showed a high percentage compared to HCV mono-infected patients. Moreover, significant increases in the level of alpha-fetoprotein, aspartate transaminase, prothrombin time, and the relative monocyte count were demonstrated in patients with concomitant multiple parasites during chronic HCV infections compared to HCV mono-infected patients. Changes in the levels of platelets and relative lymphocytes/neutrophils count were detected during dual or multiple infections.

Conclusions:

Schistosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, or amebiasis had unpropitious effects on HCV-infected patients and it is recommended to screen these parasitic diseases among HCV patients to reduce the HCV clinical outcome.
Oral Microbiota in Children with Acute Tonsillitis
Authors: Turdieva Shokhida Tolkunovna , Nasirova Gulmira Ramzitdinovna
Published: September 2021

Background:

More recently, the human oral microbiota has attracted attention in epidemiological research on health and disease. Against this background, changes in the oral microbiota in acute diseases of the upper respiratory tract are of interest in modern pediatrics and epidemiology. The composition of the bacterial flora is one of the main premorbid backgrounds that determine the clinical course of acute tonsillitis in children. However, the prevalence of bacterial flora and its impact on the clinical course of patients with acute diseases remains unclear.

Aims:

The aims are to study the state of the oral cavity microbiota in children with acute tonsillitis.

Methods:

The microbiota of the oral cavity was studied in 221 children aged 3–14 years with acute tonsillitis. General clinical examinations and pharyngoscopy were performed. Bacteriological examination of the oral microbiota was carried out according to the standard method.

Results:

Colonization by the following was most frequently observed in patients: Staphylococcus aureus (42.2%), Streptococcus pneumoniae (32.0%), Haemophilus influenzae (24.2%), Haemophilus parainfluenzae (18.8%), Streptococcus anginosus (10.9%), Moraxella catarrhalis (9.4%), Streptococcus dysgalactiae ssp. equisimilis (8.6%), and Streptococcus agalactiae (3.1%), which most often occurred as symbionts.

Conclusions:

In children with acute tonsillitis, colonization of the tonsils by pathogenic bacterial flora increases, changing the composition of the oral microbiota. The most common causes of oral microbiota imbalance in children with acute tonsillitis were S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and H. influenzae, with varying relative proportions.
A case of unusual evisceration through laparoscopic port site
Authors: James Mathews , Senthil G. , Kalayarasan R. , Pottakkat Biju
Published: September 2021

Drain site eviscerations have been reported as a rare complication following abdominal surgery. An 82-year-old women was diagnosed with carcinoma stomach and underwent laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy. A few hours following removal of the duodenal stump drain, she developed small bowel evisceration through the drain site. It was successfully managed with immediate bedside release of fascial constriction followed by definitive repair later. Although herniations and eviscerations via larger drain sites have been reported, eviscerations from small laparoscopic port sites used for drains are rare. Here, we report the first case of small bowel evisceration with strangulation through a 5-mm port site.
Correlation of Inflammatory Markers with Renal Dysfunction and Their Outcome in Symptomatic Adult COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Wadke Ravi , Singh Shalendra , Gupta Amul , Samel Samveda Shirish , Taank Priya
Published: September 2021

Background:

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most common complications associated with mortality.

Aim:

This study aims to find the correlation between renal dysfunction and inflammatory markers and their outcome in COVID-19 patients.

Methods:

The study was carried out in 100 patients whose inflammatory markers were available on the day of admission among the 814 patients with COVID-19.

Results:

Fifty-six percent of patients had moderate, and 36% of patients had severe disease outcomes including mortality in nine patients. Out of all the factors studied, advanced age, presence of chronic liver disease, increased levels of blood urea, serum creatinine and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), decreased creatinine clearance were found to be significantly associated with risk of mortality (P < 0.05). Out of all the factors studied, advanced age increased interleukin (IL)-6 values, increased serum ferritin values, and known cases of hypertension (HTN) were found to be significantly associated with the occurrence of AKI (P < 0.05). The death rate among those with AKI was more than double, i.e., 13.3% compared to only 5.5% without AKI. It was found that only IL-6 was significantly more in those who died having AKI compared to those who recovered with AKI (P < 0.05) but other inflammatory markers were not significantly associated with this (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

Significant risk factors of AKI were advanced age, increased IL-6 values, increased serum ferritin values, and known cases of HTN. Significant risk factors for mortality were advanced age, presence of chronic liver disease, increased levels of blood urea, serum creatinine and LDH, decreased creatinine clearance.
Volumetric Modulated Arc Technique Radiotherapy in Synchronous Locally Advanced Rectal and Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Authors: Sarkar Sujata , Sharma Ritesh , Yotham Roopesh Reddy , Kalita Dipti
Published: September 2021

Synchronous rectal and prostate cancer is difficult to manage due to old age, complexity of pelvic anatomy, and high morbidity associated with surgery. There is very limited literature available on detailed nonsurgical management. Even achieving high-dose radiotherapy (>70 Gy) for prostate is challenging due to the proximity of rectum, which itself is a target. Few literatures focus on neoadjuvant radiation, but it causes high morbidity following surgery. Other literatures focus on conventional 2 phase radiation, which either is neoadjuvant followed by surgery or causes high toxicity. With the advancement in radiotherapy techniques, volumetric modulated arc technique (VMAT) promises treatment without prostatectomy, with sphincter preservation, and minimal morbidity. Here, we are presenting a case on synchronous locally advanced rectal and very high-risk prostate cancer, treated with radical VMAT technique. Due to the radical dose given in 4 phases, the patient need not undergo surgery, achieved complete response with no symptoms following 6 months of treatment.
An economic order interval-based simulation model for perishable products
Authors: Montanari, Roberto , Bottani Eleonora , Volpi Andrea , Solari Federico , Scozzesi Giorgia
Published: September 2021

The aim of this paper is to develop a model for reproducing an Economic Order Interval (EOI)-based inventory control model for perishable products. After a description of the model, a simulation approach is developed and used for determining the optimal parameters of the inventory policy, as well as the relationships between them and the numerical values that can minimize the total inventory management cost, thus making the system as efficient as possible. A numerical example, with realistic data, is proposed for showing the application of the model and its effectiveness for the identification of the optimal inventory policy parameters.
A versatile simulator for defrosting, convective and boiling drying during hot air frying process
Authors: Goujot Daniel , Gouyo Têko , Bohuon Philippe , Courtois Francis
Published: September 2021

"A versatile simulator takes into account four major stages: defrosting, warm-up, and convective and boiling drying. This dynamic model considers that a frozen prefried french fries has three compartments: a central compartment (#1) with high water content, a peripheral compartment (#3) corresponding to the prefried dry crust, and an intermediate compartment (#2) appears during frying, filled with water vapour. Convective and boiling drying and freezing are modeled. The predicting model has been identified based on the triplicates of three different modalities. The resulting predictions have been experimentally validated."
La vuelta a Marx: el problema de la fundamentación del materialismo encarnado
Authors: Badilla-Fallas Karol
Published: September 2021

En este artículo se analizan los fundamentos del materialismo encarnado presente en Ariel Salleh, como una respuesta al debate ecofeminista sobre el papel de las mujeres en su relación con la naturaleza. Se examina la diferencia de este materialismo con el materialismo ecológico de Marx, y los beneficios de una postura que busca la reconciliación del materialismo encarnado con los fundamentos marxianos, a fin de recuperar la riqueza conceptual que significa su incorporación dentro de los debates del ecofeminismo marxista.
Factores determinantes de la estructura de capital en empresas ecuatorianas
Authors: González Soto Karla , Duque Espinoza Gabriela , Espinoza Flores Orlando
Published: September 2021

La toma de decisiones sobre la estructura de capital de las empresas puede ser compleja, pues se busca la estructura óptima que maximice el valor de la entidad y minimice el riesgo. La presente investigación analiza los determinantes de la estructura de capital de empresas cuya actividad es la fabricación de muebles en el Ecuador, durante el periodo 2012 – 2017. Mediante la estimación de un modelo de regresión múltiple, se evidencia la relación existente entre el nivel de endeudamiento empresarial y sus posibles determinantes. Los resultados muestran que existe una alta concentración del endeudamiento a corto plazo, y que el ROA, la intensidad de capital, liquidez y el costo de la deuda explican la estructura de capital en las empresas ecuatorianas del sector de estudio.
Los impactos de la pandemia de la Covid-19 en los mercados laborales de América Latina
Authors: Velasco Jacobo
Published: September 2021

La pandemia del COVID-19 generó en 2020 la mayor crisis económica que América Latina y el Caribe habrá experimentado en su historia, con una contracción estimada del PIB regional de -9,1%. La fuerte contracción económica ha tenido un impacto significativo en el mercado laboral de la región, con consecuencias en la destrucción de empleos, en el aumento de la desocupación y en la precarización de las condiciones laborales. Si bien la región ha enfrentado diversas crisis que impactaron sus economías y mercados laborales, generando grandes desafíos para las políticas sociolaborales, ninguna tuvo la rapidez, profundidad e impacto en la demanda y oferta de las economías y en los mercados laborales de la región como la crisis sanitaria. A su vez, históricamente las crisis gatillaron presiones en los marcos institucionales y en la capacidad para la articulación de las políticas sociolaborales, lo que ha implicado revisar y generar arreglos en la arquitectura institucional y en los instrumentos para la toma de decisiones. A la hora de generar una respuesta a la crisis frente a la pandemia de la COVID-19, estos desafíos también se presentan a una escala global, regional y nacional.

La respuesta inmediata a la pandemia ha implicado medidas de contención que afectan tanto la oferta y la demanda económica y laboral, con incertidumbre sobre el proceso de normalización y sobre la efectividad de las políticas para acompañar dicho proceso. La necesidad de enfrentar los efectos crisis de la COVID-19 en los países de América Latina y el Caribe ofrece una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre el tipo de respuestas a la crisis cuando requieren complementariedad de políticas (salud, económicas, laborales y de seguridad social) y de plazos, que afecta de forma distinta (sectores, tamaños de empresa, grupos vulnerables) a la oferta y demanda laboral, y a la capacidad de las instituciones sociolaborales para dar una respuesta oportuna. Como consecuencia toma importancia revisitar las experiencias de respuestas a crisis, el tipo de políticas disponibles y los requerimientos de nuevas políticas y articulaciones institucionales para enfrentar los efectos de corto y mediano plazo de la pandemia de la COVID-19.
Female entrepreneurship and evolution in SMEs in the fashion system in Colombia
Authors: Vanoni Giuseppe , Omaña Alfonso
Published: September 2021

The fashion industry in Colombia is one of the sectors who are showing an exponential grow in the last times with profits for more than 20.2 billion of colombian pesos, approximately 1.3 million of units sold. Under those perspective, this article will focus on how the female enterprises in the fashion system are developing in recent years with examples from highlights cases where the women have an important role as entrepreneur instead in covid times. For this study, the authors made a selection of three companies from the Colombian fashion system led by women. As a result, it was possible identify that those organizations establish the leader as a collaborator and an important part of a business, as well, justified in his/her works in the way to create and share an innovative value necessary to keep the company into the high standards of competitiveness in local and international market.
Evaluación de la ecoeficiencia en la municipalidad distrital José Crespo y Castillo, Perú
Authors: Rosas Ruiz Joao A. , Puerta Tuesta Ronald H. , Reátegui-Inga Manuel E. , Reátegui Inga Reiner , Morales Rojas Eli
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la ecoeficiencia de la municipalidad distrital José Crespo y Castillo de Perú; para ello se elaboró una línea base y la formulación e implementación de indicadores para el plan de ecoeficiencia. La estandarización de los datos se realizó mediante la aplicación de máximos y mínimos. La ponderación de indicadores se estableció mediante el método Delphi y la validación de instrumentos fue por expertos. La elaboración del biograma se realizó en función a los índices de ecoeficiencia. Se obtuvieron resultados mayores a lo esperado en la etapa de planificación. También se conoció el estado en el que se encuentra la municipalidad distrital José Crespo y Castillo por medio del biograma, el cual resultó no ecoeficiente e inestable.
Poverty in Russia: economic and social implications
Authors: Alekseevich Zyukin Danil , Golovin Alexey Anatolievich , Vakulenko Ruslan Yakovlevich , Pigoreva Olga Vladimirovna , Nozdracheva Elena Nikolaevna , Viktorovna Khorlyakova Olga
Published: September 2021

The purpose of the research is to analyze of poverty in Russia as the most important social problem of our time. The methodology of the study includes an assessment of the dynamics of socio-economic indicators in Russia in the period 2015-2020, as well as a comparison with European countries. It is shown that the problem of poverty is still one of the most pressing and urgent for modern Russia. Despite the outlined positive dynamics in the poverty level of the country's population in 2018-2019, there was a decline again in 2020, due to the deterioration of the socio-economic situation against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the effectiveness of the earlier measures in the framework of social policy has practically disappeared, and the poverty level has practically reached 13%. The systemic lack of financial support for such critical sectors as education and health care has contributed to a series of cuts in order to save limited resources. A comparative analysis of the main socio-economic indicators in Russia and European countries made it possible to reveal the presence of significant differentiation, since Russia occupies the last positions among the compared countries in terms of basic social indicators.
Metaphors and linguistic image in the analysis of phraseological units of the archaic Olonkho narrative
Authors: Zakharov Maximilian A. , Prokopieva Svetlana M. , Zakharova Agafja E.
Published: September 2021

The article analyzes metaphors in the linguistic image of the world using the description of the sky (айыы) and underground (абаасы), mythical creatures represented in phraseological units with numbers in T.V. Zakharov-Chääbij's Epic (2018) "Bulkun Wing the Hero". Compositional analysis, context analysis and the method of phraseological identification were used. The general method of investigation is induction-deduction, with theoretical conclusions drawn from the analysis of the material. The study of the linguistic image of the world in the Yakut epic Olonkho provides insight into the hidden creative process of an Olonkho narrator that recreates the structured and almost canonized oral tradition embedded in his repertoire. Phraseological units (PU) with a numerical component reflect a specific worldview through two opposing forces. PU animates the epic image of the world, representing a unique and rich language, and preserving the distant world of ancestors for us and future generations
The Influence of Lifestyle, Product Innovation and Instagram toward Online Purchase Decisions (Case Study of Firmi Scarf Store)
Authors:   Master of Management Student of Mercu Buana University, Jakarta Indonesia, Fitria Sri Endang
Published: September 2021

The research in the journal aims to analyse the influence of lifestyle, product innovation and Instagram social media on Firmi’s Scarf online shop purchasing decisions. This study uses quantitative methods. The population in this study were Firmi’s Scarf buyers with a total sample of 85 consumers. The method of sampling is done by using the Census method. The hypothesis test proposed in this study was carried out using regression analysis test equipment and partial hypothesis using SPSS 24. The results of the analysis showed that lifestyle influenced purchasing decisions significantly and positively, product innovation had a significant and positive effect on purchasing decisions, and social media Instagram has a significant and positive effect on purchasing decisions.
Efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza sobre la condición física en niños y niñas con sobrepeso y obesidad: una revisión sistemática (Effects of strength training on the fitness in boys and girls with overweight and obesity: a systematic review)
Authors: Le-Cerf Paredes Luis , Valdés-Badilla Pablo , Guzman Muñoz Eduardo
Published: September 2021

Introducción: Debido a las preocupantes cifras de obesidad infantil y los riesgos para la salud que significa tener este estado nutricional no saludable, nuestro objetivo fue realizar una revisión sistemática para determinar los efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza muscular sobre la condición física general de niños y niñas con sobreopeso y obesidad. Métodos: Se utilizaron las bases de datos PubMed, Science direct, Scopus, SciELO y Google Scholar. Los estudios que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión fueron valorados en cuanto a su calidad metodológica a través de la escala PEDro. Resultados: Los estudios señalan que el entrenamiento de fuerza cuando es aplicado de manera aislada aumenta la fuerza muscular, flexibilidad, potencia muscular, agilidad y capacidad cardiorrespiratoria en niños y niñas con sobrepeso y obesidad. Cuando el entrenamiento de fuerza se combinó con actividades aeróbicas se observaron aumentos significativos de la fuerza muscular, capacidad cardiorrespiratoria y flexibilidad Conclusiones: A pesar de la diversidad de los estudios, el entrenamiento de fuerza muscular parece tener un efecto positivo en la condición física general de los niños y niñas con sobrepeso y obesidad.
Abstract. Introduction: Due to the worrying figures for childhood obesity and the health risks of having this unhealthy nutritional state, our objective was to carry out a systematic review to determine the effects of muscle strength training on the general physical condition of boys and girls overweight and obese. Methods: PubMed, Science direct, Scopus, SciELO and Google Scholar databases were used. The studies that met the inclusion criteria were assessed for their methodological quality using the PEDro scale. Results: Studies indicate that strength training when applied in isolation increases muscle strength, flexibility, muscle power, agility, and cardiorespiratory capacity in overweight and obese boys and girls. When strength training was combined with aerobic activities, significant increases in muscle strength, cardiorespiratory capacity and flexibility were observed. Conclusions: Despite the diversity of studies, muscle strength training seems to have a positive effect on the general physical condition of overweight and obese boys and girls.
Runnorexia: una revisión sobre la adicción al ejercicio físico en corredores (Runnorexia: a review of physical exercise addiction in runners)
Authors: Prieto Andreu Joel Manuel
Published: September 2021

Para el sujeto con runnorexia todo puede girar en torno al entrenamiento, lo que podría acarrear modificaciones en sus hábitos, alterando su estilo de vida, alimentación y relaciones sociales. El objetivo de esta revisión consiste en realizar un análisis de los estudios sobre adicción al ejercicio físico en corredores y establecer el perfil del corredor que se encuentra en riesgo de poseer una adicción a salir a correr. La búsqueda de artículos se realizó en las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science, utilizando combinaciones de las palabras clave: “adicción”, “ejercicio físico”, “corredores”. Se siguieron las directrices de la declaración PRISMA y se analizaron los participantes, instrumentos y resultados de los 12 trabajos seleccionados de acuerdo con los criterios de inclusión/exclusión, evaluándose el rigor metodológico mediante un sistema de clasificación estructurado. Los resultados indican que la runnorexia podría presentarse en corredores aficionados de larga distancia entre 35 y 45 años con una menor experiencia deportiva, con elevada Adicción Negativa a Correr (ANC) y ansiedad provocada por la necesidad de competir, con búsqueda de reconocimiento social y dominio, con preocupación acerca de sus errores y con unos altos estándares personales. 
Abstract. For runnorexic everything can revolve around training, which could lead to changes in their habits, alter their lifestyle, their diet and social relationships. The objective of this review is to analysis of studies on fitness addiction in runners and establish the profile of the runner who is at risk of having an addiction to running. The search for articles was carried out in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, using combinations of the keywords: "addiction", "physical exercise", "runners". The guidelines of the PRISMA statement were followed and the participants, instruments and results of the 12 selected studies were analyzed according to the inclusion / exclusion criteria, according to the relevance of the information extracted in the studies, specifying 5 evaluation criteria, evaluating the methodological rigor through a structured classification system. The main results indicate that runnorexia could occur in long-distance amateur runners between 35 and 45 years with less sports experience, with high Negative Running Addiction (NRA) and anxiety caused by the need to compete, seeking social recognition and dominance, worried about their mistakes and with high personal goals.
Sarcopenia and Physical Activity Predict Falls in Older Adults from Amazonas, Brazil (La sarcopenia y la actividad física predicen caídas en adultos mayores de Amazonas, Brasil)
Authors: Miranda Kessketlen Alves , Gouveia Élvio Rubio , Gouveia Bruna , Marques Adilson , Campos Pedro , Tinôco Antonieta , Jurema Jefferson , Kliegel Matthias , Ihle Andreas
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Sarcopenia is a progressive and widespread skeletal muscle disorder involving loss of muscle mass and function, and is associated with several outcomes, including falls, functional decline, frailty, and mortality. Therefore, this study aimed: (1) to estimate the prevalence of sarcopenia, falls, and the risk of falls considering age, sex, and the level of physical activity (PA), and (2) to identify which of these predictors better explained the likelihood that participants present risk of fall. A total of 701 participants (433 women) with a mean age of 70.4±6.9. Sarcopenia was determined according to the most recent guidelines from the European Working Group (EWGSOP2). The prevalence of falls and the level of physical activity were assessed by questionnaires. The risk of falls was assessed using the Fullerton Advance Balance (FAB) scale. This study provides evidence that women (OR: 2.5, p<0.001), the oldest people (OR: 1.1 p<0.001), and people who had identified sarcopenia (OR: 2.9 p<0.001), and lower level of physical activity (OR: 2.9 p<0.001), were more likely to present the risk of falls. Implications for vulnerable aging are discussed. 
Resumen. Introducción: La sarcopenia es un trastorno del músculo esquelético generalizado y progresivo que implica pérdida de masa y función muscular y se asocia con varios resultados, que incluyen caídas, deterioro funcional, fragilidad y mortalidad. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo: (1) estimar la prevalencia de sarcopenia, caídas y el riesgo de caídas considerando la edad, el sexo y el nivel de actividad física (AF), y (2) identificar cuál de estos predictores explicaba mejor la probabilidad que los participantes presentan riesgo de caída. Un total de 701 participantes (433 mujeres) con una edad media de 70,4 ± 6,9 años. La sarcopenia se determinó de acuerdo con las guías más recientes del Grupo de trabajo europeo (EWGSOP2). La prevalencia de caídas y el nivel de AF se evaluaron mediante cuestionarios. El riesgo de caídas se evaluó mediante la escala Fullerton Advance Balance (FAB). Este estudio proporciona evidencia de que las mujeres (OR: 2,5, p <0,001), las personas mayores (OR: 1,1 p <0,001) y las personas que habían identificado sarcopenia (OR: 2,9 p <0,001) y un nivel más bajo de AP (OR: 2,9 p <0,001), tenían más probabilidades de presentar riesgo de caídas. Se discuten las implicaciones para el envejecimiento vulnerable.
Diferencias demográficas de climas motivacionales, necesidades psicológicas básicas y cohesión en jóvenes (Demographic differences in motivational climates, basic psychological needs and cohesion in young people)
Authors: Mosqueda Sofia , Ródenas-Cuenca Luis T. , Balaguer Isabel , Salcido Otañez Yadira Elizabeth , López-Walle Jeanette M.
Published: September 2021

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el comportamiento de las variables de clima motivacional (empowering y disempowering), necesidades psicológicas (satisfacción y frustración) y cohesión (tarea y social) en función del sexo (hombres y mujeres), naturaleza de la actividad física (deporte conjunto-individual y educación física) y años de experiencia deportiva (4 años o menos, 5 años o más); además, analizar la interrelación entre las variables psicológicas. Participaron 237 jóvenes deportistas mexicanos (Medad = 12.22, DT = 1.27) de nivel básico. Con respecto a las diferencias en función del género, no hubo diferencias significativas; en cuanto a la naturaleza de la actividad, se presentaron diferencias entre todas las variables psicológicas; por último, en función de los años de experiencia, únicamente el clima empowering mostró diferencia significativa, siendo mayor en los deportistas con menos años de experiencia. Para poder ser concluyentes en estos resultados es necesario realizar una mayor investigacion. Respecto a la interacción entre variables, se evidencia la relación positiva entre el clima empowering, la satisfacción de las NPB y ambas cohesiones; así como, el clima disempowering y la frustración de las NPB.
Abtract: The objective of this work is to analyze the behavior of the variables of motivational climate (empowering and disempowering), psychological needs (satisfaction and frustration) and cohesion (task and social) as a function of sex (men and women), nature of physical activity (group-individual sport and physical education) and years of sport experience (4 years or less, 5 years or more); in addition, to analyze the interrelation between the psychological variables. A total of 237 young Mexican athletes (Mage = 12.22, SD = 1.27) of elementary level participated. With respect to the differences according to gender, there were no significant differences; with respect to the nature of the activity, there were differences between all the psychological variables; finally, according to the years of experience, only the empowering climate showed a significant difference, being greater in the athletes with fewer years of experience. In order to be conclusive about these results, further research is needed. Regarding the interaction between variables, there was evidence of a positive relationship between the empowering climate, NPB satisfaction and both cohesions, as well as the disempowering climate and NPB frustration.