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Análisis de validez de constructo y confiabilidad de un instrumento para evaluar la formación en sostenibilidad en educación superior
Authors: Martinez Valdés Martín Gerardo , Juárez Hernández Luis Gibran
Published: May 2020

Objetivo: analizar la validez de constructo y confiabilidad del instrumento “Evaluación para la Formación en Sostenibilidad en la Educación Superior” compuesto de 27 ítems y cuatro dimensiones (Apropiación de conocimientos, Relación universitaria, Educación universitaria e Impacto socioeconómico). Método: se aplicó el instrumento a 498 estudiantes de licenciatura y se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio para analizar la validez de constructo, mientras que la confiabilidad fue evaluada con el Alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: se encontró la representación de todos los ítems dentro del modelo factorial, sin embargo, se observaron diferencias respecto a la propuesta teórica, ya que los ítems se encontraron representados en seis y no en cuatro dimensiones. Las seis dimensiones: Educación universitaria, Relación universitaria, Vinculación e impacto socioeconómico, Apropiación de conocimientos, Aplicación e impacto social de la sostenibilidad y Evaluación de la sostenibilidad universitaria, explicaron más de 68 % de la varianza. La confiabilidad global fue óptima (Alfa de Cronbach: 0.903) así como para cada factor. Limitaciones: los elementos que integran al instrumento delimitan su aplicación exclusivamente a instituciones de educación superior. Principales hallazgos: se presenta un instrumento válido y confiable en el cual los elementos que lo integran representan el constructo planteado y están relacionados.
Luchas de la Independencia Beligerancias Contemporáneas
Authors: Morales Benitez Otto
Published: May 2020

Estoy fiel a las demandas culturales de los orientadores sociales de Pasto. En cada nueva reunión, tenemos obligación de acercarnos, con afán de profundidad, a las exigencias críticas de los problemas del continente. Es difícil lograr consensos por la riqueza emocional –se dejan a un lado los principios doctrinarios– a que apelan muchos de nuestros escritores, levantan prejuicios; exaltan dificultades; consagra tesis que eliminan posibilidades de acercarnos, los diferentes países, a un destino con comunes derroteros. Prima la tendencia para respetar los anteriores criterios sociopolíticos que, invariablemente, hacen añicos los propósitos comunes. En éstas asambleas se lucha por vencer esas barreras de retardatarias ideologías.
Ciudadanía en la Resistencia Comunitaria
Authors: Jaramillo Salgado Diego
Published: May 2020

Respecto a las categorías de ciudadanía, participación ciudadana y democracia existen diversas variantes, una de ellas es la ciudadanía comunitaria que nace desde los actores comunitarios y ejerce otra forma de saber, no sólo aquella que dan los libros, los manuales o las normas; sino también la que se ha formado a través de la memoria histórica y cultural y de la vivencia cotidiana.

En Colombia un referente de Ciudadanía comunitaria es aquella construida por los pueblos indígenas, la cual realiza acciones correspondientes al ejercicio universal de la ciudadanía, como la elección de sus representantes o de sus dignatarios locales o regionales; pero posee aspectos que marcan diferencias con los demás ciudadanos, como el hecho de que a la definición de un candidato a una alcaldía, le precedan asambleas que definen colectivamente el plan de desarrollo que se deberá ejecutar en el nuevo período. Sin embargo esta forma de democracia indígena, no se limita en sus reivindicaciones al componente étnico y al privilegio y favorabilidad de sus intereses; también se reconocen parte de una nación y de un país en que el modelo que lo sustenta vulnera a la gran mayoría de la población.
Pensamiento Positivista Latinoamericano y la Sociología: El Caso Colombiano
Authors: Porras Vanegas Germán Alexander
Published: May 2020

En la conferencia de 1963 “La sociología latinoamericana y el surgimiento de la sociología científica”, Gino Germani advirtió como un problema la calidad de ‘autenticidad’ de las aportaciones extranjeras a los contenidos de esta sociología, cuyo primer momento de las aportaciones fue la recepción del positivismo. El segundo momento lo define como anti-positivista, del cual valora su carácter de renovación filosófica pero también de un claro retroceso que, el tercer momento, el de la sociología científica está llamado a corregir y superar de sus connotaciones librescas.
Representaciones e Imaginarios sobre la Violencia Colombiana en la Prensa Nacional. 1990/2004
Authors: Lobato Paz Luis Eduardo
Published: May 2020

En este escrito se presenta un informe de los resultados de una investigación adelantada entre los años 2007 y 2008 acerca de las Representaciones e imaginarios sobre la violencia colombiana en la prensa nacional entre 1990 y 2004. El propósito de la investigación era la de indagar la génesis y transformación de los imaginarios que sobre la violencia colombiana circulan en el ciudadano promedio y que tienen como fuente principal los medios de comunicación.
Deuda Externa Soberana: Drama Social Latinoamericano en la Década de 1980 y Tragedia de la Europa Postmoderna en la Década de 2000
Authors: Posso Ordoñez Roberto
Published: May 2020

Permítanme explicar el porqué del título de esta ponencia. Si bien el mismo hace alusión a dos géneros teatrales originarios de la Grecia Antigua antes que a un problema vinculado con la deuda externa soberana de los países de nuestro planeta, se ha utilizado esta #gura para asemejar al drama a la crisis de la deuda externa de América Latina de finales del siglo XX y como tragedia a la crisis de la deuda iniciada en Europa a comienzos del siglo XXI. Desde la perspectiva de los géneros teatrales, un “drama” es la representación de una acción de la vida cotidiana en la que los personajes que intervienen en él, utilizan el diálogo para tratar asuntos serios y profundos. La “tragedia” es una obra cuyo contenido causa terror y hay un desenlace funesto. En este género teatral, como en la época de Esquilo o Sófocles, intervienen personajes ilustres o heroicos, mientas que para Sófocles sus personajes son personas problemáticas e inseguras, muy alejadas del modelo clásico. Para completar el panorama sombrío de la actual tragedia, nosotros –los seres humanos– somos parte de los protagonistas y quienes sufriremos las consecuencias de la crisis de la deuda griega y de la recesión mundial, caso de llegar a suscitarse.
Erótica, Crítica y Política en la Estética del Pensar Barroco
Authors: Madroñero Morillo Mario
Published: May 2020

El siguiente texto pretende esbozar una reflexión sobre la relación entre la erótica, la crítica y la política, presentes en la praxis de la estética del pensar barroco, visible en las propuestas de José Lezama Lima y la relectura del barroco que realiza Guilles Deleuze, principalmente, intentando establecer una pauta dialógica que permita señalar, las particularidades de tal relación en los modos de ser del señor barroco, reflejado en una performance de acontecimientos que permiten proponer en el barroco americano una praxis del logos plural de la razón barroca.
FINITE ELEMENTS OF THE PLANE PROBLEM OF THE THEORY OF ELASTICITY WITH DRILLING DEGREES OF FREEDOM
Authors: Карпиловский Виктор
Published: May 2020

Twelve new finite elements with drilling degrees of freedom have been developed: triangular and quadrangular elements based on a modified hypothesis about the value of approximating functions on the sides of the element, which made it possible to avoid dimensional instability when all rotation angles are zero; incompatible and compatible triangular and quadrangular elements which can have additional nodes on the sides. Approximating functions satisfy the following condition: the value of the rotational degree of freedom of a node is nonzero and equal to one only for one of them. Numerical examples illustrate estimated minimum orders of convergence for displacements and stresses. All created elements retain the existing symmetry of the design models.
TO ASSESS THE HORIZONTAL DISPLACEMENT OF PILES CAUSED BY EXCAVATION OF THE SOIL OF THE PIT
Authors: Kolesnik D.S. , Mangushev Rashid
Published: May 2020

The article discusses and justifies the cases of horizontal movement of the top of the piles in the case of digging a pit of great depth. A statistical analysis of the results of executive documentation for completed pile fields at three construction sites in St. Petersburg was carried out, which made it possible to prove the causes of excess movements of the pile heads. A technique for assessing deformations depending on the depth of excavation of the pit and the characteristics of the soil base is proposed. The decrease in the modulus of subgrade reaction for calculating piles in the conditions of softened soils near the pile space is proved.
Eurasian Economic Union: multi-level Governance in the Сontext of Supranationalism and Nation States
Authors: Glittova Ya. , Toropygin A. V.
Published: May 2020

As the title implies the article deals the analysis of the Eurasian Economic Union functioning as a system. It is analysed the role of the EAEU institutions as well as areas of interaction. It is revealed the limits of authorities of theUnion. It is identified EAEU multi-level governance at vertical (multiple levels) and at horizontal level (multiple actors). One of the key issues of this paper is to identify levels of competencies and accountabilities shared between EAEU institutions and nation states. It is demonstrated that intergovernmental, supranational and nation states decision-making processes applied within EAEU is effective. It is stressed that EAEU multi-level governance is very balanced and efficient. It is highlighted a role of EAEU common policies. It is emphasised that nation states are primary actors in Eurasian integration process. It is demonstrated an economic growth, deepening of Eurasian integration and its further development. It is underlined Union´s external relations, the effect of the EAEU policies and the role of the EAEU at a global level.
Captura de carbono en biomasa de sistemas de uso del suelo, municipio de Yopal, Casanare, Colombia
Authors: Carvajal-Agudelo Blanca N. , Andrade Hernán J.
Published: May 2020

El cambio climático, ocasionado por el incremento en la concentración de gases efecto invernadero (GEI), genera alteraciones en el clima del planeta, aumentando la temperatura media global, lo que afecta patrones de precipitación. El área de estudio se ubicó en el Municipio de Yopal, corregimiento Tacarimena, compuesta por ocho veredas, la cual presenta clima cálido – húmedo con promedio de precipitación anual de 2270 mm; temporada seca de diciembre-marzo y lluviosa de abril-noviembre y alturas inferiores a 380 m. En concordancia con la necesidad del desarrollo bajo en carbono, la presente investigación estima la biomasa arriba y abajo del suelo y con éstas el carbono total almacenado en siete sistemas de uso del suelo: 1) plátano con sombrío (SAF+ plátano), 2) cacao con sombrío (Ca+S), 3) cítricos (C), 4) sistema silvopastoril bajo (SSPB), 5) sistema silvopastoril alto (SSPA), 6) bosques de galería (BG), y 7) mata de monte (MM). Se trabajó con diseño experimental completamente al azar con cinco repeticiones, para un total de 35 unidades experimentales. Se establecieron parcelas temporales de muestreo, tomando datos en 832 árboles de 66 especies botánicas. Se estimó la biomasa arriba del suelo mediante modelos alometricos, utilizando datos de campo (diámetro a la altura del pecho dap y la altura total). La biomasa abajo del suelo (raíces) se estimó empleando el modelo general para bosques tropicales. Todos los usos del suelo en estudio ofrecen el servicio ecosistémico de captura de carbono, siendo el BG y la MM los de mayor carbono, mientras que el SAF+plátano almacenó la menor cantidad de carbono. Potenciales cambios de sistemas productivos a sistemas forestales (BG y MM) implican una ganancia de carbono (adicionalidad), mientras que los cambios contrarios, es decir deforestación, representan emisiones de CO2. Estos resultados son claves para la orientación a políticas y proyectos de captura de carbono.
Can modifying shielding, field of view, and exposure settings make the effective dose of a cone-beam computed tomography comparable to traditional radiographs used for orthodontic diagnosis?
Authors: Ting Stephanie , Attaia Diana , Johnson K. Brandon , Kossa Samer Shoukry , Friedland Bernard , Allareddy Veerasathpurush , Masoud Mohamed I.
Published: May 2020

Objectives

To analyze the effect of changes in exposure settings, field of view (FOV), and shielding on radiation to an adult and child phantom from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging compared to panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs.

Materials and Methods

The effective dose to an adult and child anthropomorphic phantom by the CS 9300 using various scan protocols was recorded. Absorbed radiation was measured with optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters and effective dose calculated using 2007 International Commission on Radiological Protection tissue weighting factors. Scan protocols included different FOVs, voxel sizes, and standard versus low-dose protocols. Radiation shielding was used when it did not interfere with FOV. Panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken with the Orthophos SL.

Results

Even with shielding, smaller FOVs, and increased voxel sizes, the effective dose of standard CBCT scans was higher than panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs. A shielded limited FOV standard scan combined with a lateral cephalometric radiograph resulted in a lower dose (P < .001) than a full FOV standard scan. Low-dose shielded scans resulted in significant dose reductions to the adult (P < .05) and child (P < .001) phantoms compared to the respective panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs combined. Image quality analysis was not possible with radiation equivalent phantoms.

Conclusions

Unlike standard CBCTs, shielded low-dose CBCT protocols in the CS 9300 have lower effective doses than conventional radiographs for adult and child phantoms. If high resolution and cranial base visualization are necessary, combining a shielded LFOV standard exposure with a cephalometric radiograph is recommended.
Three-dimensional comparative evaluation of articular disc position and other temporomandibular joint morphology in Class II horizontal and vertical cases with Class I malocclusion:
Authors: John Zynul Ali Sirsmith , Shrivastav Sunita S. , Kamble Ranjit , Jaiswal Eshita , Dhande Rajasbala
Published: May 2020

Objective

To evaluate and compare articular disk position, condylar position, and joint spaces in Class II vertical, Class II horizontal, and Class I cases. The purpose was to assess the potential for development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in the three groups.

Materials and Methods

A sample of 75 cases, 25 cases in each group of Class I, Class II vertical, and Class II horizontal, were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessments were made with a 1.5-Tesla basic system with a closed-mouth technique for evaluating articular disk position in the sagittal and transverse planes, condylar position, and joint spaces in the sagittal plane. Philips 3.0 software was used to analyze the MR images.

Results

There was evidence of alterations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology in both Class II vertical and Class II horizontal cases, with maximum discrepancy in Class II vertical cases. MRI evaluation suggested a tendency for antero-medial disk displacement with anteriorly positioned condyles in Class II vertical cases. The discrepancy was milder in the Class II horizontal group.

Conclusions

Class II vertical cases are more susceptible to the development of TMDs and should be subjected to TMJ evaluation before starting any orthodontic treatment to intercept and prevent a mild asymptomatic TMD from developing into a more severe form. Class II vertical cases should be subjected to MRI evaluation before starting any orthodontic treatment.
Terahertz Microstrip Patch Antennas For The Surveillance Applications
Authors: Mahmud Rashad Hassan
Published: May 2020

This paper presents a new design of the microstrip patch antenna operated at the terahertz frequencies (700-850 GHz). The conventional microstrip patch antenna dimensions shrink to a few microns when operating at such terahertz frequencies. Thus, the design of the patch and its feeding network will be miniaturized extremely, and their fabrications would be extremely difficult. In this paper, the configuration of the proposed microstrip patch antenna is suited in a way that it can be modeled using multilayers structure. This multilayer structure facilitates the modeling, and considering its fabrication. The proposed microstrip antenna has been designed using three layers. The top layer is used to model the rectangular patch; while the second layer is for the substrate, and the bottom layer is for the ground plane.   The physical dimensions of the layers and the fed-line are optimised using the microwave Computer Simulation Technology (CST) simulator in order to enhance the electrical parameters of the antenna such as antenna realised gain, bandwidth, total and radiation efficiencies, and radiation patterns. In addition to that, the impact of the physical dimensions of the rectangular patch on controlling the resonant frequency of the dominant mode (TM01) have been investigated. Keeping the lower and higher propagating modes out of the frequency band of interest is another aspect which has been addressed in this paper. The antenna has been simulated, and its realised gain fluctuates from 6.4 dBi to 9.7 dBi over the operating frequency range (700-850 GHz). Also, it provides extremely large reflection coefficient bandwidth (S11) which it is below -10 dB over the entire operating frequency band. The total efficiency is more than 75 %. Due to its simplicity and providing large bandwidth, the proposed antenna could be of interest in many security and surveillance applications.
The Effects Of Speed And Duration Of Centrifugation On The Values of Some Commonly Measured Plasma Electrolytes
Authors: Allison Frederick Igila , Ojule Aaron C. , Shittu Lukman , Bamigbowu Emmanuel Olugbenga
Published: May 2020

Centrifugation is a routine process in a clinical chemistry laboratory where blood specimens collected into anticoagulant containers are centrifuged to separate the plasma from the blood cells. This is done at various speeds, times and temperature which most times affect the quality of samples mainly due to haemolysis. World Health Organisation guidelines advocate for a maximum duration of 15 minutes as the centrifugation duration for separation of plasma. Various laboratories in this region adopt various speeds and duration for separation of blood samples without minding any possible effect it may have on the value of certain common analytes. This study was therefore designed to study the effect of different centrifugation speeds and duration (within the scope of the WHO centrifugation time guidelines) on the value of commonly measured analytes like sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate. A cross-sectional study where blood was taken from 30 apparently healthy undergraduate volunteers after dividing the group into A and B of 15 subjects each. From the A group, blood specimens from each subject was separated based on the different centrifugation speeds and from the B group, blood specimens from each subject was separated based on different centrifugation times. The different samples from each subject were analysed for sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate and this was done for all subjects. The mean values of all the analytes were about the same for the 1000 Revolutions per Minutes (RPM), 2000 RPM, 3000 RPM and 4000 RPM and so were the mean values of all the samples labelled 3 minutes, 6 minutes, 9 minutes, 12 minutes and 15 minutes. The differences in the means of the subgroups for group A and group B were statistically not significant. From this study, it can be advocated that plasma can be separated from whole blood samples at a maximum speed of 4000 RPM for 3 minutes duration without affecting the accuracy of most analytes and the introduction of this speed and duration will improve the quality assurance of laboratories in this region.
Prevalence and Characterization of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infection among Blood Donors in Erbil
Authors: Taher Chato A. , Saleh Goran N.
Published: May 2020

Blood transmitting infectious disease still remains a considerable global health problem. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are two of the most commonly transmitted infectious agents. This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted between December, 2017, and February, 2018, at the Directorate of Blood Bank in Erbil Province, Northern Iraq. During that period, a total of 6173 blood donors donated blood; all blood donors were asked a series of questions through a structured questionnaire designed for such purpose. These patients were serologically examined for HBV and HCV. Positive blood samples were further analyzed serologically and confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Among 6173 blood donors who were investigated for HBV, 7 (0.11%) and 98 (1.6%) were positive for hepatitis B urface antigen (HBs-Ag) and hepatitis B core Antibody (HBc-Ab), respectively, whereas during screening for HCV, 4 (0.06%) were positive for HCV-Ab. Coinfection (dual infection (HBV and HCV) was positive in 1 patient (0.01%). Among 98 reactive samples, 75.5% were positive for HBs antibody (HBs-Ab), the remaining 24 samples (24.5%) were regarded as occult hepatitis B infection (OBI), since they were positive for HBc-Ab, whereas negative both for HBs-Ag and HBs-Ab. The diagnosis of OBI could be confirmed by RT-PCR in 8 samples, 33% of samples. The overall incidence of HBV and HCV among examined blood donors was 0.5 %, and 0.06%, respectively. Amidst that incidence, 0.39 % were diagnosed as OBI. To prevent viral transmission through blood transfusion is needed to combine a different and sensitive method for HBV detection as well as volve tests that have high sensitivity and specificity for serological markers. Moreover, a molecular tool that is sensitive enough to detect very low copies of viral DNA must also be developed.
Omega-3 Oil Ameliorate Histological and Ultrastructural Alterations Induced by Cadmium Chloride in Rats Testis
Authors: Ismail Treefa F. , Aziz Falah M.
Published: May 2020

Cadmium (Cd) is considered to be one of the major environmental pollutants which have potential threat to human health. Reports of declining male fertility have renewed interest in the role of environmental and occupational exposures in the etiology of human infertility. Cd exposure led to obvious degenerative changes in testicular tissue. This study was performed to investigate the Cd-induced structural effects on the testes and to evaluate the possible protective effect of omega-3 oil in adult albino rats. Thirty adult male rats were used in the present work, divided randomly into five groups, six rats in each group; the first group was considered as a control group and left without treatment except the standard rat chow and tap water. The second group was given 40 mg/L of CdCl2 in drinking water while the third group was given 60 mg/L of CdCl2 in drinking water. The fourth group was given 40 mg/L of CdCl2 in drinking water plus omega-3 oil (4 g/kg diet), while the fifth group was given 60 mg/L of CdCl2 in drinking water plus omega-3 oil (4 g/kg diet), the Cd-treated rats showed dose-dependent histological and ultrastructural alterations which have been ameliorated after exposure to omega-3 oil. The present investigation concluded that omega-3 played a protective role against Cd-induced histopathological changes in rat testis.
Bromodomain Inhibitor JQ1 as a Candidate Therapeutic Agent in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Authors: Albadri Cinaria T.
Published: May 2020

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare tumor that develops from the mesothelial linings of the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities. The actual risk factor for developing the disease is exposure to asbestos in workplace. Bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) domain proteins are epigenetic signaling agents that associate with acetylated histones and expedite the transcription of target genes. This study investigates whether the small molecule BET protein inhibitor JQ1 specifically may be an effective therapy for MPM. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction methods reveal an inclusive change in gene expression implying that JQ1 is a potential inhibitor which targets the BET proteins. Our results report that JQ1 has tumor-suppressive effects as it significantly ceased cellular activity in MPM cell lines. We predict that JQ1 may be the promising therapy for pleural mesothelioma cancers.
Nuevo logro para ANALECTA VETERINARIA
Authors: Portiansky Enrique
Published: May 2020

Con grato placer deseamos comunicar a todos los lectores que nuestra revista, ANALECTAVETERINARIA, ha sido seleccionada para integrar el Núcleo Básico de Revistas Científicas Argentinas(NBR), un proyecto de CONICET (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas) con sedeen el CAICYT (Centro Argentino de Información Científica Tecnológica).El NBR nuclea a un conjunto de publicaciones científicas y tecnológicas argentinas de excelencia,en los distintos campos del conocimiento. Dichas publicaciones científicas son sometidas a unaevaluación exhaustiva con criterios únicos definidos de calidad y trascendencia, acorde con criteriosinternacionales.La inclusión de ANALECTA VETERINARIA en el NBR permitirá una mayor visualización de nuestrarevista tanto en la esfera nacional como internacional. Asimismo, permitirá la posibilidad de aplicar parasu inclusión en otros portales, como SCIELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), un modelo para lapublicación electrónica cooperativa de revistas científicas en Internet, especialmente desarrollado pararesponder a las necesidades de la comunicación científica en los países en desarrollo y particularmente deAmérica Latina y el Caribe.Queremos agradecer a todos nuestros autores del pasado y presente por haber confiado en lacalidad científica de ANALECTA VETERINARIA. Esperamos que esta reciente inclusión nos permitaincrementar la cantidad de trabajos provenientes de distintas partes del mundo, para poder llevar elconocimiento científico hacia todos los rincones del planeta.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ISLAMIC ANTI-CORRUPTION EDUCATION
Authors: Roso Agus Sucipto , Purwadi Hari , Hartiwiningsih Hartiwiningsih , Utami Faiqatul Isma Dwi
Published: May 2020

Communication is a necessity in education. This study aimed at investigating howeffectiveness of communication in education world, especially in Islamic education.This study was literature study, meanwhile, data of this study was collected indocumentation by using descriptive approach as data analysis. Furthermore,communication has a role that cannot be separated in Islamic education. The exchangeof information from a teacher to a student must be occurred effectively. Teacher’sabilities and skills in communicating and conveying a message (science) are veryinfluential in learning process and lead to the results which are achieved by a studentor students. The better the teacher gives clear inputs and messages in education, thebetter the message received by student or students.
The Influence of Value-Co-Creation on Brand Equity: An Empirical Study in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Salwa Taher  , Soad Abdullah Almeshal
Published: May 2020

The current study aims to explore the influence of value co-creation on brand equity in a Saudi Arabia context. An attempt to illustrate the factors influencing brand equity from a consumer's perspectives as a result of changing customer's interests and lifestyle. Consumer's co-creation of value is powerful in understanding consumer behavior at its impact on brand equity. This paper has made an applied attempt in Saudi Arabia to study the mediation effect of positive e-WOM on value co-creation and brand equity, which adds to the knowledge line in the digital marketing discipline.
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Ideals of KU-Semigroups
Authors: Kareem Fatema F. , Talib Sally A.
Published: May 2020

In this work, we introduce an intuitionistic fuzzy ideal on a KU-semigroup as a generalization of the fuzzy ideal of a KU-semigroup. An intuitionistic fuzzy k-ideal and some related properties are studied. Also, a number of characteristics of the intuitionistic fuzzy k-ideals are discussed. Next, we introduce the concept of intuitionistic fuzzy k-ideals under homomorphism along with the Cartesian products.
Solvability of Impulsive Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations with Nonlocal Conditions
Authors: Jabbar Ali Kadhim , Hasan Sameer Qasim
Published: May 2020

The aim of this paper is to investigate the theoretical approach for solvability of impulsive abstract Cauchy problem for impulsive nonlinear fractional order partial differential equations with nonlocal conditions, where the nonlinear extensible beam equation is a particular application case of this problem.
On Semiannahilator Supplement Submodules
Authors: Helal Layla H. , Yaseen Sahira M.
Published: May 2020

Let R be associative; ring; with an identity and let D be unitary left R- module; . In this work we present semiannihilator; supplement submodule as a generalization of R-a- supplement submodule, Let U and V be submodules of an R-module D if D=U+V and whenever Yâ‰¤ V and D=U+Y, then annYâ‰ªR;. We also introduce the the concept of semiannihilator -supplemented ;modules and semiannihilator weak; supplemented modules, and we give some basic properties of this conseptes.
Activity of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in the area of traditional medicine: good or harm?
Authors: Korobko Kseniya Igorevna
Published: May 2020

This article analyzes the legal regulation of social relations in the area of traditional medicine on the level of constituent entities of the Russian Federation at the present stage. The author examines the normative legal acts with regards to traditional medicine on the federal and regional levels. A conclusion is made that federal legislation regulates a limited number of questions in the field of traditional medicine; thus legal regulation in this sphere is virtually delegated to the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. At the same time, legislation fundamentally differs from region to region, so is the legal status of the participants of legal relations. The scientific novelty consists in formulated conclusions on the need for amending the current legislation for the purpose of consolidation on the federal level of universal requirements to exercising activity by all subjects of traditional medicine. Such recommendations would allow ensuring unity of legal status of the subjects of legal relations in the area of traditional medicine throughout the Russian Federation.
M-learning in the process of studying English for specific purposes (ESP): methodological approaches and performance assessment
Authors: Danilova Vasilisa Andreevna , Shikhalkina Tatiana Grigorievna
Published: May 2020

The subject of this research is the methods of m-learning in teaching English language for specific purposes to students of the higher educational institution. The authors examine a range of questions related to digitalization of educational environment, as well as the relevance of implementation of mobile technologies into the process of teaching English language. The article analyzes various methods of m-learning and present a broad array of tasks developed by the authors. The efficiency of m-learning method is determined based on the results of questionnaire of students of the School of Design of the Higher School of Economics, after taking the course with application of mobile technologies over three-year period. The scientific novelty consists in examination of m-learning as a pedagogical innovation within the framework of university education. The authors attempt to invest into development of new teaching methodology through in-depth study of the possibilities and effectiveness of m-learning in foreign language teaching. The results of this research demonstrate that in the period from 2017 to 2019 there was a growth in student interest towards m-learning. Majority of students of the Higher School of Economics preferred taking the classes using mobile technologies, as they believe mobile learning is more efficient. Classes become more interactive and contribute to rapid development of language skills. However, some of the students take a cautious approach to this novelty, as they feel that traditional methodologies of teaching English language are more effective.
To the question of the name of a text field
Authors: Van Na
Published: May 2020

This article is dedicated to the problem of the choice of name for a text semantic field formed within a literary text. The goal consists in determination of factors that hinder or preclude the naming of a text field. The subject of this research is the text semantic field observed particularly in the novels of F. M. Dostoevsky “The Idiot” and I. S. Turgenev “Home of the Gentry”. The author establishes that the text semantic field is closely connected to the contexts where elements of the field can be equitable, which complicates determination of the core and periphery of a text field, namely its name. In the course of research, the author applied the methods of analysis of scientific literature, interpretation of literary text as an aesthetic system, and method of semantic analysis. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the author is first to discuss the question of difficulties of naming a text field using the materials of the novels “The Idiot”  by F. M. Dostoevsky and “Home of the Gentry” by I. S. Turgenev. The conclusion is made that in majority of cases a text field can be named by the most frequent element therein. At the same time, the name “Idiot” in F. M. Dostoevsky’s novel does not fully reveal the content of a text field. In some instances it is impossible to name a text field (as in the novel “Home of the Gentry” by I. S. Turgenev), since elements of the field deal with the equitable mutual implication.
International Festival of Theater Schools of the BRICS countries as an example of successful cooperation of the “five” in the sphere of humanities
Authors: Tomilin Dmitry Valentinovich , Nosova Maria Vitalievna , Glazov Yevgeniy Anatolyevich
Published: May 2020

This article describes the form of successful cooperation of the BRICS countries in the sphere of humanities. The subject of this research is the International Festival of Theater Schools of the BRICS countries, which is viewed as a festivity of creative youth that represents different cultures and performing arts of their country. The goal consists in characterization of the festival, which opens a unique opportunity for communication of youth from the BRICS countries, exchange theatrical traditions and experience, acquire new friends, and demonstrate their acting skills. The scientific novelty lies in the systematized material pertaining to the specificity of organization and hosting the International Festival of Theater Schools of the BRICS countries. It is proven that the international educational program in performing arts within the framework of the festival is the realization of artistic investments into the cultural life of the Russian Federation. The author’s special contribution consists in clarification of the fact that for the past ten years the BRICS countries have achieved great results in the area of culture and art. Among all types of cooperation, the exchange in education and culture play the key role as the bridge in the sphere of humanities between the countries. The International Festival of Theater Schools of the BRICS became the source of development of the worldview of youth from different countries; broadened the horizon of the contemporary forms of culture and art; as well as emphasized the defining role of the techniques of teaching acting through the prism of Stanislavsky’s method that transforms through the culture of ethnoses represented on the festival.
Assessing the Prevalence and Morphological Characteristics of Bifid Mandibular Canal Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography – A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Nithya J. , Aswath Nalini
Published: May 2020

Objectives:

To evaluate the prevalence, location and configuration of bifid mandibular canals so as to avoid injury to the nerve and inadequate anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Materials and Methods:

CBCT scan of 203 patients (125 males and 78 females) was evaluated for the presence and the type of the bifid mandibular canal. They were classified according to Nortje et al. The prevalence rates were determined according to gender, location, and type of bifid mandibular canal. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS software version 24.

Results:

The prevalence rate of bifid mandibular canals was found to be 10.3% with 12.8% in males and 6.4% in females. The Chi-square test reveals there is a statistically significant difference between the different locations of bifid mandibular canals and most of the canals were present on the right side. The most frequent type of bifid mandibular canal observed was type II dental canal (38.1%), followed by type III forward canal (28.6%), type I retromolar canal (14.3%), and type IV buccolingual canal (14.3%).

Conclusion:

CBCT is suggested for a detailed evaluation and identification of bifid mandibular canals before any surgical procedures to avoid post-operative complications.
Biblio-Journaling sebagai optimalisasi peran Ayah pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (1000 HPK)
Authors: Iswandari Devi Putri , Hariastuti Iswari , Anggriana Tyas Martika , Wardani Silvia Yula
Published: May 2020

Stunting adalah sebuah masalah kesehatan yang berkaitan dengan malnutrisi kronis yang terjadi pada anak dan masih menjadi perhatian pemerintah Indonesia dalam upaya penanganannya. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran biblio-journaling untuk optimalisasi peran ayah pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (1000 HPK) sebagai upaya menurunkan prevalensi stunting. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen menggunakan one group pre-test post-test design. Subjek penelitian diambil secara purposive dengan kriteria seorang ayah yang sedang memiliki anak yang berusia di bawah tiga tahun. Jumlah sampel adalah 20 orang. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan angket yang disusun berdasarkan indikator peran ayah dalam pengasuhan 100 Hari Pertama Kelahiran. Hipotesis penelitian diuji menggunakan Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test. Hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan dapat membuktikan bahwa biblio-journaling dapat meningkatkan pemahaman ayah tentang stunting sehingga peran ayah pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (100 HPK) menjadi optimal sebagai upaya menurunkan prevalensi stunting. Abstract: Stunting is a health problem related to chronic malnutrition that occurs in children and is still a concern of the Indonesian government in its handling efforts.Â This article aims to study the role of biblio-journal to optimize the role of fathers in the First 1000 Days of Life (1000 HPK) as an effort to increase the prevalence of stunting. This study used an experimental research method withÂ oneÂ group of pre-test and post-test design. The research subjects were 20 fathers taken purposively with the criteria being having children under threeÂ years old. The data collection method uses a questionnaire that is based on indicators of the role of fathers in the care of the First 100 Days of Life (1000 HPK). Research hypotheses were tested using the Wilcoxon sign rank test.Â The results of the research prove that biblio-journaling can increase father's understanding of stunting so that the father's role in the First 1000 Days of Life (100 HPK) is optimal as an effort to reduce prevalenceÂ of stunting.
Practice of storage, reuse and disposal of unused medications among semi-urban households of Northern Tamil Nadu – A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: I Hithesh , B Nisha , Jain Timsi
Published: May 2020

Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability. Inappropriate disposal of medicines may be harmful to the environment as well as mankind, at the same time improper storage is detrimental. Hence assessment of the ways of Storage, reuse and disposal of unused medications plays a key role. The objective of the study is to investigate the storage and reuse practices of unused medications and to gain insight on knowledge and attitude of proper disposal practices of unused medicines among semi-urban households in urban field practice area of Tertiary medical college hospital of northern Tamil Nadu. This study is a community based cross sectional study. A total of 243 study participants were enrolled using multistage random sampling method. Pretested semi-structured questionnaire is used for conducting face to face interviews. Procurement of medicines is mainly through pharmacy without prescriptions (40.32%), most of the families (42.8%) stored used and unused medications together. On inspection of drugs, 29.6% of expired medicines and 22.23% of medicines without labels were found. The predominant way of disposing medicines is disposal through garbage (51.4%). Addiction level is not much noted and negligible amount of people are aware of drug take back program (0.82%). Awareness must be created about wrongful procurement of drugs, and improper storage of drugs. Drug take back program must be initiated to reduce the improper disposal of drugs.
Effectiveness of a comprehensive blood pressure control program in primary health care in Peru
Authors: Kim Jong Koo , Jo Hye-yeon , Malo Miguel A. , Nam Eun Woo
Published: May 2020

Objective. To assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive blood pressure (BP) control program on improving lifestyle indicators, BP levels, and laboratory examination results among people living in low-income urban areas of Peru.

Methods. A prospective before-and-after study design was applied to 1 271 participants with hypertension or pre-hypertension. The intervention was implemented for 2 years, from May 2015 – April 2017, in three health centers in Lima (2 in Comas and 1 in Callao). The changes in participants over the study period were compared. All participants were provided with individualized consultations, group health education sessions, regular group meetings to improve self-management, and text messages providing health education. Paired t- and chi-square tests were used to determine the significance of the changes in indicators before and after the intervention.

Results. Lifestyle behaviors, such as weight and blood pressure monitoring, reduced salt consumption, increased fruit and vegetable consumption, and stress control improved during the intervention (P < 0.001). The EuroQol-Five Dimension Scale showed improvement (P < 0.001) and body mass index, waist circumference, and systolic and diastolic BPs of the participants significantly decreased (P < 0.001). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride decreased (P < 0.01) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) increased. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) increased after the program (P < 0.001).

Conclusions. This comprehensive BP control program was effective in improving lifestyle indicators, BP levels, and laboratory results among people living in a low-income urban area of Peru. Increasing opportunities for BP measurement, systematic management of hypertensive patients, and community-based prevention and education programs are paramount to hypertension detection, prevention, and control.
Converging perspectives of providers and student users on extending a patient portal into a university-based mental health service: A qualitative study
Authors: Gasteiger N , Fleming Theresa , Day K
Published: May 2020

© 2020 The Authors Background: Patient portals have the potential to increase access to mental health services. However, a lack of research is available to guide practices on extending patient portals into mental health services. This study explored stakeholder (student service users' and health providers') expectations and perceptions of extending patient portals into a New Zealand university-based mental health service. Materials and methods: This qualitative study explored the perspectives of 17 students and staff members at a university-based health and counselling service on an Internet-based patient portal through a software demonstration, two focus groups and 13 interviews. Data were analyzed thematically. Results: Staff and students perceived the patient portal as useful, easy to use and expected it to help make mental health care more accessible. Staff were most concerned with the portal's ability to support their triage processes and that it might enable students to ‘counselor hop’ (see multiple counselors). Staff recommended extension into services that do not require triage. Most students expected the portal to enhance patient-counselor contact and rapport, through continuity of care. Students were concerned with appointment waiting times, the stigmatization of poor mental health and their capacity to seek help. They considered the portal might assist with this. Students recommended extension into all services, including urgent appointments. After viewing findings from initial student and staff groups, staff concluded that extending a patient portal into their counseling services should be prioritized. Conclusion: This research suggests that there is value in extending patient portals into mental health care, especially into low-risk services. Future research should explore opportunities to support triage and appointment-making processes for mental health services, via patient portals.
Co-design of eHealth Interventions With Children and Young People
Authors: Thabrew H , Fleming Theresa , Hetrick S , Merry S
Published: May 2020

Copyright © 2018 Domínguez-Baleón, Gutiérrez-Mondragón, Campos-González and Rentería. Co-design, defined as collective creativity across the entire design process, can lead to the development of interventions that are more engaging, satisfying, and useful to potential users. However, using this methodology within the research arena requires a shift from traditional practice. Co-design of eHealth interventions with children and young people has additional challenges. This review summarizes the applied core principles of co-design and recommends techniques for undertaking co-design with children and young people. Three examples of co-design during the development of eHealth interventions (Starship Rescue, a computer game for treating anxiety in children with long-term physical conditions, a self-monitoring app for use during treatment of depression in young people, and HABITS, the development of an emotional health and substance use app, and eHealth platform for young people) are provided to illustrate the value and challenges of this contemporary process.