bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF TOURISM CLIMATE INDEX (TCI) IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA
Authors: Hidayat Nizar Manarul
Published: June 2022

The development of tourism is quite rapid in several parts of Indonesia. No exception in East Nusa Tenggara which offers a beautiful part of the beach. Most tourists will use this information in the form of the climate comfort index to determine the right travel time. The Climate Comfort Index can be searched using the Tourism Climate Index (TCI) method including weather parameters such as maximum air temperature and minimum air humidity (Daytime Comfort Index), average air temperature and average air humidity (Daily Comfort Index), rainfall, length of sunshine and average wind speed). Monthly data for the years 1991 - 2015 were provided from eight BMKG meteorological stations. The results showed that the Rote and Maumere regions were in the 'Very Good' category in the summer (June and July). Meanwhile, Sabu and Rote had the most comfortable seven months. In general, during the summer (June - August) the TCI value (≥ 70) has increased so as to provide comfort for beach tourism destinations. The best time for traveling is best visited during the peak of the dry season (June to August) while in the rainy season (November - February) is the worst time to travel.
Proton stress and calcium oxalate stress in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression
Authors: Lin Yuhan , Zhang Xiaoxiao , Wang Yuchuan , Ouyang Jess Lan , Liu Qiuyun
Published: June 2022

Despite intense efforts, the etiology of psychiatric disorders is not fully elucidated. Sequence features of examined causative factors for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression are evident, including relatively high basic amino acid content, valine plus glycine content, and content of amino acids with hydrogen bonding capacities. These hallmarks, often more pronounced in segments of the causative proteins, give rise to stressful peptides prompting the buildup of chloride ion, the generation of acids, or/and the formation of insoluble and stiff calcium salts such as calcium oxalate or/and calcium phosphate. The sequence features of these risk factors allow the generation of potent hydrogen bonding and secondary chemical bonding to divalent cations, which can be intervened by non-proton monovalent cations as in the case of lithium carbonate. Weak anion carbonate can counteract strong anion chloride. The van der Waals radius of lithium is larger and smaller than that of proton and calcium respectively, endowing its competitiveness with protons and divalent cations. The weak acid valproate has been used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and it shares partial similarity in structure to glycine with a two-carbon backbone. The aforementioned biochemical insight will further our understanding on the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders and open up new avenues in the search of clinically useful drugs.
THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE//Social Sciences: Achievements and Prospects Journal 1(14), 2022 (ISSN 2733-3825)/ Chief Editor Vitalii Vl. Klevtsov /OEAPS OU - Tallinn, Estonia (Open European Academy of Public Sciences): Berlin, Germany, 30.04.2022: OEAPS OU., 2022 - P. 58-62.
Authors: Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna
Published: June 2022

The growing need for fluent communication skills in today’s world creates a challenge for foreign language teaching. Communicative teaching methods are currently a popular point of discussion, and their effectiveness has been considered by language teachers all over the world. This article aims to provide an overview of communicative language teaching methods and encourage teachers to apply them to their foreign language teaching.
SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES//Social Sciences: Achievements and Prospects Journal 1(14), 2022 (ISSN 2733-3825)/ Chief Editor Vitalii Vl. Klevtsov /OEAPS OU - Tallinn, Estonia (Open European Academy of Public Sciences): Berlin, Germany, 30.04.2022: OEAPS OU., 2022 - P. 14-18.
Authors: Abdykadyrova Gulzhan Izbasarovna
Published: June 2022

The article deals with the history of the development of English structural linguistics. In the proposed study, the authors rely on the possibility of using a systematic approach in teaching English. The General principles, which are basic and apply to any branch of scientific knowledge, and private, which are used in teaching English, were highlighted. It was emphasized that a systematic approach to the study of English can be applied at any age, starting with adolescence, because this stage of ontogenesis in humans formed abstract theoretical thinking. Particular attention was paid to the study of the three main components of language (vocabulary, grammar and phonetics) based on the application of the basic principles of a systematic approach. They also discussed the use of scientific results, modern hardware and software in teaching a foreign language to students of technical specialties.
HOW TO TEACH FLUENT ENGLISH DIFFERENT LEVELS//Social Sciences: Achievements and Prospects Journal 1(14), 2022 (ISSN 2733-3825)/ Chief Editor Vitalii Vl. Klevtsov /OEAPS OU - Tallinn, Estonia (Open European Academy of Public Sciences): Berlin, Germany, 30.04.2022: OEAPS OU., 2022 - P. 68-71.
Authors: Akhetova Gulzainab Saparovna , Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna
Published: June 2022

There’s the official definition of the A2 level: learners can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Learners can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Learners can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. With all of this, you can start to get a good idea of what this level truly means (as well as what it doesn’t). At the end of the day, there is so much more to being an “advanced beginner” than meets the eye! Why are your students studying English? Would you agree that most students want to improve their speaking skills, overcome the language barrier, and speak fluently? Fluency, which is defined as “being able to speak and write quickly or easily in a given language», helps learners to feel confident while having a conversation in the target language. So, each teacher must think of a range of techniques and strategies which will equip students with the possibility to improve their fluency. Each lesson must include an activity to practice speaking for fluency. In this article, we will present some great speaking fluency activities which turn to be quite fruitful for any lesson.
KELEMBAGAAN DAN IDENTITAS KOPERASI
Authors: Asniar
Published: June 2022

Tujuan koperasi dijelaskan dalam Pasal 4 UU No. 17/2012. Menurut pasal tersebut, tujuan koperasi Indonesia adalah “Koperasi bertujuan meningkatkan kesejahteraan anaggota pada khususnya dan masyarakat pada umumnya, sekaligus sebagai bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari tatanan perekonomian nasional yang demokratis dan berkeadilan”. Dengan tujuan tersebut, koperasi mendapat kedudukan yang sangat terhormat dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Koperasi merupakan satu-satunya bentuk perusahaan yang secara konstitusional dinyatakan sesuai dengan susunan perekonomian yang hendak dibangun di negeri ini
MODERNIZATION OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN KAZAKHSTAN//Social Sciences: Achievements and Prospects Journal 1(14), 2022 (ISSN 2733-3825)/ Chief Editor Vitalii Vl. Klevtsov /OEAPS OU - Tallinn, Estonia (Open European Academy of Public Sciences): Berlin, Germany, 30.04.2022: OEAPS OU., 2022 - P. 52-57.
Authors: Gabdulina Yuliya Ravilevna , Erzhanova Zhanna Borisovna , Bissakhan Nazym Erkebulanqyzy
Published: June 2022

This article discusses the topic of modernization of the education system in Kazakhstan. It also mentions the formations in Kazakhstan, and the concept of the development of education until 2025.
Quaranteens: Pre-pandemic relationship quality and changes in adolescent internalizing problems during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Buist Kirsten , Boele Savannah , Bülow Anne , Reitz Ellen , Verhoeven Marjolein , Keijsers Loes
Published: June 2022

This preregistered longitudinal study examined changes in adolescents' depressive and anxiety symptoms before and during the COVID-19 pandemic using latent piece-wise growth models. It also assessed whether perceived support from and conflict with mothers, fathers, siblings, and best friends could explain heterogeneity in these change patterns. 192 Dutch ethnic majority adolescents (Mean age 14.3 years; 68.8% female) completed online questionnaires every two weeks for a year (November 2019 to October 2020), which included a pre-pandemic, a lockdown, and a re-opening phase. During lockdown, depressive symptoms but not anxiety symptoms increased, and during re-opening, depressive and anxiety symptoms decreased. Heterogeneity in depressive and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic was not explained by pre-pandemic family and friend support and conflict.
Does unitization really function like items? The role of time and interference on item and associative memory processes.
Authors: Carpenter Catherine M , Dennis Nancy
Published: June 2022

Associative memory declines as we age while item memory remains relatively stable. Previous work has shown that, in both younger and older adults, while item recognition declines linearly across time and interference, associative recognition declines only with longer delays and more interference. Unitization is a memory process found to support associative memory by allowing pairs to presumably be processed like single items. Research has found that unitization can benefit memory in aging by boosting associative memory to be on par with that of younger adults. Yet it remains unclear exactly the mechanism responsible for this enhancement in memory. The current studies aimed to determine if unitized word pairs show similar memory to that of items or associations with increasing time and interference, determine how physically similar unitized pairs must be to perform like items and examine the effect of age on unitization in a continuous recognition paradigm. The results showed that while unitized pairs exhibited higher corrected recognition compared to associative pairs at all lags, unitized pairs were not remembered to the degree that items were. It is critical that unitization boosted accurate recognition of pairs in both age groups across all lags compared to associative pairs. The results suggest that unitization may promote a more efficient associative link than unrelated associations over increasing time and interference, but the benefit does not reach that of item memory. These results also demonstrate that that while unitization may benefit corrected recognition with earlier interference, its effect may not hold with later interference.
Neck Musculature in Shaping Perceptions of Men’s Relationship Goals
Authors: Brown Mitch
Published: June 2022

Neck musculature is diagnostic of men’s formidability, which is accurately inferred by perceivers. Within these inferences are several perceptions of men’s social affordances from which perceivers could estimate their abilities to satisfy reproductive goals related to mate acquisition and parental care. Participants evaluated target men’s interest in short-term and long-term mating strategies while assessing effectiveness in satisfying parental goals. Targets varied in trapezius and sternocleidomastoid size. Large trapezius muscles appeared diagnostic of an ability to protect offspring, albeit at the expense of nurturance and an interest in long-term pairbonds. Results extend previous findings that implicate formidability as central to many relationship decisions.
Sensory Loss and Dementia
Authors: Lad Meher , Sedley William , Griffiths Timothy
Published: June 2022

Sensory loss in olfaction, vision and hearing are risk factors for dementia but the reasons for this are unclear. This review presents the neurobiological evidence linking each sensory modality to specific dementias and explores the potential mechanisms underlying this. Olfactory deficits can be linked to direct neuropathological changes in the olfactory system due to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, and may be a marker of disease severity. Visual deficits potentially increase dementia risk in a vulnerable individual by reducing cognitive reserve. Hearing deficits may indicate a susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease through a variety of mechanisms. More generally, sensory impairment could be related to factors related to resilience against dementia. Further research is needed to tease out the specific and synergistic effects of sensory impairment. Studying sensory loss in relation to neuropathological biomarkers is necessary to clarify the mechanisms involved. This could produce new monitoring and management strategies for people at risk of dementia.
Negligible Interaction Test for Continuous Predictors
Authors: Cribbie Rob
Published: June 2022

Behavioral science researchers are often interested in whether there is negligible interaction among continuous predictors of an outcome variable. For example, a researcher might be interested in demonstrating that the effect of perfectionism on depression is very consistent across age. In this case, the researcher is interested in assessing whether the interaction between the predictors is too small to be meaningful. Unfortunately, most researchers address the above research question using a traditional association-based null hypothesis test (e.g., regression) where their goal is to fail to reject the null hypothesis of no interaction. Common problems with traditional tests are their sensitivity to sample size and their opposite (and hence inappropriate) hypothesis setup for finding a negligible interaction effect. In this study, we investigated a method for testing for negligible interaction between continuous predictors using unstandardized and standardized regression-based models and equivalence testing. A Monte Carlo study provides evidence for the effectiveness of the equivalence-based test relative to traditional approaches.
Gendered attitudes towards swearing: a trans-inclusive mixed methods study of social identity, swearing norms, and behaviour
Authors: Beattie Heather , Robertson Olly May , Horlin Chiara , Spaeth Elliott , Nordmann Emily
Published: June 2022

The role of social identity, and specifically gender, in people’s attitudes towards swearing has been heavily studied and debated, but this research takes a mostly quantitative approach and the experiences of transgender people have not yet been considered. The current study used an online mixed methods survey to explore the role of social identity in swearing, with a focus on transgender experiences. 433 cisgender and 47 transgender participants completed self-report measures assessing swearing frequency and attitudes towards swearing, as well as open-ended questions exploring the role of social identity in their attitudes and frequency. Results showed no significant differences between men, women, and nonbinary people, supporting research suggesting that gender differences in swearing have diminished. Transgender people had significantly more liberal attitudes towards swearing than cisgender people, but there was no significant difference in frequency. Inductive thematic analysis on transgender participants’ responses produced three themes describing the factors determining their attitudes towards swearing: perceived threat, swearing as a progressive act, and fear of causing offense. Inductive thematic analysis on all responses produced three themes describing the motivations behind swearing to perform identity: swearing to fit in, swearing to form identity-based bonds, and swearing to express beliefs. Findings support the theory that people perform their social identities through language, and that the way in which people perform their identities through swearing is a product of self-categorization theory, but is mediated by the likelihood of causing offense, and the swearer’s perceived associated risk from this.
Biogenic synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using aqueous rhizome extract of Rubus ellipticus for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue
Authors: Shrestha Sabita , Shrestha Gagan
Published: June 2022

In this paper, we have reported the synthesis of CuO nanoparticles (CuO NPs) by cost effectively and environmental friendly method using the rhizome extract of Rubus ellipticusfor photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. The biomolecules present in the extract acts as reducing agent and stabilizer for the synthesis of CuO NPs. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by using the different analytical instrument like UV-Visible spectrophotometer, XRD and FT-IR. The absorbance at 595 nm indicates the formation of CuO NPs which on annealing at 400°C for four hours oxidizes and forms CuO NPs which shows maximum absorbance at 265 nm. XRD analysis confirms the formation of crystalline structured nanoparticles without any impurity. So formed nanoparticles were found to be of size 4.8nm and 5.7 nm which was calculated by using Debye-Scherrer equation. The FTIR confirms the presence of various bioactive components, which acts as reducers and stabilizer. In addition, the photocatalytic degradation activity of the CuO NPs was studied for the degradation of the methylene blue in presence of sunlight. The catalytic activity was monitored using the UV-Visible spectrophotometer. It was found that the dye gradually degrade sunlight irradiation. This study highlights the application of CuO NPs for photocatalytic degradation of dye which can be extended for the waste water treatment.
Digital Transformation and the Fight against Corruption in Nigeriaâ€™s Public Sector
Authors: Nwozor Agaptus , Ake Modupe , Oluwakemi Oladapo Joy , Tijesunimi Ayanrinde Racheal
Published: June 2022

Digital transformation is an increasingly strategic theme in public sector governance throughout the world. The advancement in information communication and technology (ICT), especially its expansion to every area of life, has elicited great interests due to its capacity to contribute to efficient service delivery generally. Across the world governments have embraced the digitalization of their operations, and have therefore achieved greater efficiency in government business. In this paper content, digital transformation of the public sector of Nigeria entails the application of modern information technology to its operational processes with a view to enhancing its capacity for efficiency, and thus deal with leakages that conduce to corrupt practices. Digital transformation offers the opportunity for an intelligent use of the ICT for organizational efficiency. Corruption has remained one of the most complex problems impeding Nigeriaâ€™s development. The overarching objectiveÂ of this paperÂ is to assess the nature of digital transformation in the Nigerian public sector, mechanisms and challenges of fighting corruption. Using primary data generated through key informant interviews and complemented with secondary data, this paper specifically interrogates the factors that conduce to, or inhibit the digitalization of Nigeriaâ€™s public sector as well its overall implication in the fight against corruption. This paper finds that the digitalization of public sector will likely improve transparency in the operating activities of the public sector and thus lead to the elimination of corruption. This paper recommends, among others, the digitalization of public sector operations and the strengthening of institutions having direct and indirect mandate to fight corruption.
Rancangan Saluran Terbuka Dan Kolam Pengendapan Pada Tambang Andesit CV. Anugerah Bumi Cilacap, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Suyono Suyono , Amri Nur Ali , Kholis Tito Nur
Published: June 2022

Penyusunan skripsi dimulai dari perhitungan statistik data curah hujan Kabupaten Cilacap menggunakan distribusi Gumbell dan perhitungan intensitas curah hujan menggunakan rumus Mononobe. Perhitungan luas dan pembagian daerah tangkapan hujan selanjutnya dihitung berdasarkan peta topografi penambangan. Selanjutnya adalah penentuan nilai koefisien debit air limpasan dan menghitung debit air limpasan menggunakan rumus Rasional. Rumus Manning digunakan dalam perancangan saluran terbuka, gorong-gorong, dimensi dan waktu pengerukan kolam pengendapan. Berikut luas daerah tangkapan hujan berikut dengan debit air limpasannya: DTH I = 0,113 km2 dengan QDTH.I = 0,54 m3/detik. DTH II = 0,08 km2 dengan QDTH.II = 0,88 m3/detik Pembuatan saluran terbuka bertujuan untuk mengalirkan air hujan yang masuk ke area penambangan dan mengalirkan air limpasan agar tidak menggenangi jalan tambang. Terdapat dua (2) saluran terbuka dengan dimensi masing-masing: 1. Saluran Terbuka I: B = 1,10 m; L = 2,00 m; b = 1,90 m; h = 0,70 m; d = 0,80 m; a = 0,80 m; Panjang = 725 m; α = 60°. 2. Saluran Terbuka II: B = 1,20 m; L = 2,40 m; b = 2,20 m; h = 0,80 m; d = 1,00 m; a = 1,10m; Panjang = 437 m; α = 60°. Gorong - gorong yang dibutuhkan terbuat dari beton precast lingkaran dengan diameter G1 = 0,60 m dan G2 = 0,70 m. Kolam pengendapan terdiri dari tiga (3) kompartemen dengan luas masing-masing 511 m2 dan volume total 7.890 m3. Pembersihan (pengerukan) endapan di kolam pengendapan dilakukan setiap 100 hari sekali.
МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ І ТЕРМОДИНАМІЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ РЕАКЦІЙ ПРИ ТЕРМОХІМІЧНОМУ ПРЕСУВАННІ ПОРОШКІВ ІНТЕРМЕТАЛІДНИХ СПЛАВІВ
Authors: Середа Б.П. , Белоконь Ю.О. , Кругляк І.В. , Середа Д.Б. , Кругляк Д.О.
Published: June 2022

Представлено результати термодинамічного аналізу реакцій, що можливі під час одержання порошкових інтерметалідних сплавів за умов термохімічного пресування. На основі термодинамічного аналізу перебігу реакцій утворення інтерметалідних сплавів в умовах термохімічного пресування отримані термодинамічні властивості та константи рівноваги всіх незалежних реакцій утворення інтерметалідів у системах Ni-Al і Ti-Al та їхні енергії активації. Встановлено, що для реакції взаємодії титану та алюмінію з утворенням інтерметалідів енергія активації становить 82,263 кДж/моль, що в ~ 1,8 раза вища за енергію активації Ni-Al сплавів. Встановлено, що інтерметалідні сполуки в системі Ti-Al мають високі значення енергії активації, а відтак, показують складність перебігу термохімічних реакції в звичайних умовах. Аналіз рівноважного стану інтерметалідних сплавів NiAl та TiAl показав, що механізми структуроутворення сплаву якісно розрізняються. На відміну від синтезу алюмініду нікелю, який маж монофазний продукт, дифузійні процеси в TiAl відбуваються повільніше, і синтез г-фази відбувається в процесі охолодження, з повільним рухом межі розділу та зі слабким тепловиділенням (повторне структуроутворення). Рівноважний склад продукту синтезу у системі Ti-Al хоча і цільовим продуктом реакції тут є моноалюмінід титану г-TiAl, але основним (неминуче присутнім) побічним продуктом є б2-Ti3Al.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ РУХУ ҐРУНТУ ПО ПОВЕРХНІ РОБОЧОГО ОРГАНУ
Authors: Тищенко С.С.
Published: June 2022

Робочі органи, які працюють у щільному середовищі мають високий тяговий опір однією складовою його є переміщення ґрунту по поверхні робочого органу. Ця складова тягового опору є дуже великою, тому дослідження такої величини є дуже важливим. У статті розглядається дослідження руху ґрунту по поверхні робочого органу за допомогою сферичних індикатрис дотичних. Встановлено, що по розгортним поверхням ґрунт рухається впорядковано, що знижує тяговий опір.
Fermionic DIS from a deformed string/gauge correspondence model
Authors: Capossoli Eduardo , Martín Contreras Miguel Angel , Li Danning , Vega Alfredo , Boschi-Filho Henrique
Published: June 2022

From a deformed AdS5 space, we used the string/gauge duality to study the deep inelastic scattering for unpolarized fermions with spin 1/2, considering the large Bjorken x parameter regime. Here, we also took into account an anomalous dimension of an operator which represents fermions at the boundary. From this analysis, we compute the corresponding structure functions, which are dependent on $x$ and on the photon virtuality q. The results achieved are in agreement with the experimental data.
Q&A: Christian, committed, and called: An interview
Authors: Gray Linda
Published: June 2022

After teaching in a Christian University for more than 40 years, three professors who are retiring and have received emeritus status reflect on how students have changed over the decades and how they—as professors—have had to adapt to meet the needs of an ever-changing student body. The three professors were asked four questions: (1) how have students changed during the last four decades, (2) how have the professors adapted to meet the changing needs of students, (3) what was one unexpected thing each professor learned once they started teaching, (4) what advice do the professors have for those still teaching in higher education or just starting out in a teaching career, and (5) what can those who are no longer in the classroom pray about for those who are still teaching?
Developing critical consciousness in students for cultural transformation
Authors: Stubbs Carolyn , Hullinger Hallet
Published: June 2022

In this paper, we address the need for developing critical consciousness in students in institutions of learning. Grounded in Freire’s thoughts on critical pedagogy and drawing from studies and research on critical consciousness, we contend that developing students who transform culture must involve raising their level of critical awareness and increasing social engagement and critical action. This paper examines the literature on critical consciousness development and draws attention to factors that are necessary for developing critical consciousness in students. Special attention is given to creating a curriculum and school culture that result in students who are critically aware and engaged in addressing social issues. A model for critical consciousness development is provided with recommendations for administrators, teachers, and curriculum designers.
Wine Destination Offered as a Brand – Enotourism in Chile
Authors:   Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing and Trade, Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno-sever, Czech Republic, Kubát Patrik
Published: June 2022

Chile is seen as a wine-producing giant from New World Wine, and so its brand as a destination is nowadays mostly associated with nature and then with wine. As a country of wine for incoming tourists, it can of­fer even more connection to wine due to the superior qualities of its history, culture, and nature. Enotourism is a trend that could explicitly produce the next wine tourism destination, among other things. This paper aims to de­termine the state of the art on the supply side (wineries) for wine tourism and to find out the extent to which winemakers offer wine services in their win­ery in a particular wine destination. The field research was conducted in one of Chile´s wine-producing regions: Maule Valley. Semi-structured interviews, followed by the processing of the obtained data, constitute the main source base. This paper also proposes possible recommendations for the wine des­tination brand of Maule Valley.
Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Globalization on Economic Growth: Any Difference between the de Jure and de Facto Measures of Globalization?
Authors:   Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, University of Split, Cvite Fiskovića 5, 21000 Split, Croatia, Šimić Vladimir
Published: June 2022

This paper empirically investigates how globalization impacted economic growth in a broad group of countries covered by the wiiw (the Vienna institute for international economic studies) database covering the period since the 1990s. Whilst theoretical arguments in favor of the positive effects of globalization are predominant, there also exist sound arguments pointing out that the effects might be negative too. Empirical evidence also provides a mixed picture. Given this ambiguity, it seems reasonable to fur­ther pursue the empirical effects of globalization on growth. The novelty in this paper is the application of different measures of globalization within the KOF index of globalization introduced by Dreher (2006) and later revisit­ed by Gygli et al. (2019). In particular, this applies to distinguishing between the de jure and de facto measures of globalization and allows a comparison between the findings of these approaches. In its empirical investigation, this study uses the panel data analysis covering the ex-socialist European and Asian countries providing some interesting insights.
Trends in the Financial Research: A Critical Analysis and Review of the Literature Published during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   ESCE, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal and Information Sciences and Technologies and Architecture Research Center (ISTAR-IUL) at Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Portugal, Santos Márcia R.C. , Dias Rui ,   ESCE, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal and CEFAGE-UE, IIFA, University of Évora, Portugal, Alexandre Paulo ,   ESCE, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal and CICE, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal, Heliodoro Paula ,   ESCE, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal and CICE, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal
Published: June 2022

Financial theory encompasses several financial domains, as man­agement, budgeting, or investing. Over time, different topics have been ad­dressed in financial policies in different countries, which were followed by aca­demics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, specific crisis-related issues have been addressed to contribute to the financial dimensions of individuals and compa­nies. In order to map the literature addressing financial issues and to locate the research topics in content and time, this study conducts an automated com­puter analysis of the bibliometric data addressing financial issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis provides empirical evidence of the main research channels and the topics receiving the most attention in 2020.
Bankruptcy Prediction: The Case of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Authors:   Masaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Lipová 41a, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic, Sponerová Martina
Published: June 2022

A considerable number of publications accompanies the research topic of bankruptcy prediction. This has been motivated by the massive toll on SMEs caused by the global crisis of 2007-2009, the recent COVID-19 crisis and the resulting need to update indicators of SME failure. This paper focuses on the Czech and Slovak economies, specifically at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article aims to find if different factors could predict bankruptcy for Czech and Slovak companies. There were investigated 574 Czech companies and 889 Slovak companies for the period 2010 – 2018. The resulting findings con­firm conclusions of the last year’s literature review. It is most appropriate to construct a financial distress model for a given country or a group of coun­tries with similar characteristics or neighbouring countries. Furthermore, it is advisable to exploit common used financial indicators with a combination of modified indicators to assess the probability of bankruptcy precisely.
Young Consumers’ Product Perception and Consumer Motivation Towards Buying Local Products
Authors:   Budapest Business School, 1165 Budapest, Diósy L. u. 22-24., Hungary, Beke Judit , Balázsné Lendvai Marietta ,   University of Pannonia, 8200 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10, Hungary, Kovács Ildikó ,   Budapest Business School, 1165 Budapest, Diósy L. u. 22-24., Hungary
Published: June 2022

An important aspect of sustainable food consumption is the con­sumption of local food. The concept of local food is often linked to sustaina­bility which is gaining importance in the marketing communication of food brands since it fits in with the conscious consumption intentions of young people. In addition to studying the nature and consumer perception of lo­cal products, the study explores consumer motivations of young consumers aged 18-25 using qualitative focus group research method. Based on the re­sults, the products that young consumers are willing and motivated to buy can be identified, and the most important trigger words can also be select­ed. Qualitative research methods were used to identify the most significant consumer motivation elements among young consumers.
The New IFTaR Method of Basic Qur'an Reading for Beginners in Malaysia: A Case Study among Muslim Converts
Authors: Abd Karim Aishah Hanim , Hashim Rosnani , Hassan Hilmiah
Published: June 2022

The skill of reading the Qur'an and its understanding is obligatory and basic for every Muslim including Muslim converts. Three prevalent methods are used in teaching to read the Qur'an in Malaysia, namely, the Muqaddam, the Qiraati, and the Iqra'. The researchers analyzed the three methods in the literature and presented their pedagogical weaknesses. This study examined the Iqra’ Fast Track Rosnani (IFTaR) method of Qur’an reading for beginners by first explaining its theoretical and pedagogical framework and then explores its application among nine Muslim converts for a period of about two months. The study employed the qualitative research method using online in-depth semi-structured interviews via Google Meet and online open-ended written questionnaires via Google Form. The main research question was how do Muslim converts view IFTaR as a method to learn to read the Qur’an?  The results of the study showed that the subjects favoured and viewed the IFTaR method positively, since it helped the Muslim converts to recognize hijaiyah letters easily. It was a better and faster method in learning to read Qur’an compared to the other methods which they used previously.  They also recommended its use among new converts.
The Main Tasks and Activities of a Preventologist in Working with Young People to Prevent Autoaggressive Behavior
Authors: Shaikhidinova Oksana Aleksandrovna
Published: June 2022

In this article, the author reviews the differences between the concepts of preventology and prevention, reveals the main tasks of the activity of a preventologist in working with young people.
The influence of occupational stress on the subjective attitude of rescuers of international humanitarian missions to the conditions of individual and groups
Authors: Myronets Sergii
Published: June 2022

The article considers the psychological features of the activities of specialists of the consolidated rescue units of the International Humanitarian Missions (IHM) and rescue operations (RO). Identify the main mechanisms of occupational stress, and the peculiarities of their subjective attitude to activities under the influence of stressors of high efficiency. It is established that the conditions of professional activity of IHM rescuers are most influenced by two groups of stressors of high intensity: external stressors and the actual stressors of the professional activity, and the result of their work depends largely on a number of external factors. involved in the activities of the mission, weather and climatic conditions, serviceability of equipment, decisions of the head, etc.) than from the rescuer as an individual subject of labor.
In such conditions, an international-class lifeguard may feel like a passive object of other people and external circumstances, rather than an active subject of his own professional activity. The main features of their way of life in the IHM rescuers international class consider: long separation from home and family, no weekends and holidays, busy work schedule, confined space during the IHM, lack of free time, spending most of the time in terms of tasks. appointment.
According to the results of the analysis, rescuers of international class operate under conditions where the result of their work depends more on a number of external factors (joint efforts of all specialists involved in IHM, weather and climatic conditions, equipment, managerial decisions, etc.) than from the rescuer himself as an individual subject of labor. In such conditions, an international-class lifeguard may feel like a passive object of other people's actions and external circumstances, rather than an active subject of his own professional activity.
The main features of their way of life in the conditions of MHM rescuers of international class consider: long separation from home and family, lack of weekends and holidays, busy work schedule, closed space during the MHM, lack of free time, spending most of the time appointment.
The Immune System during Covid-19 Pandemic: An Islamic and Scientific Perspective
Authors: Inaldi Irani Suryakartini , Astutik Anita Puji
Published: June 2022

This article aims to determine the relationship between science and the Islamic perspective on the immunity concept during the Covid-19 pandemic and to determine the relationship with the proposition contained in the Qur'an and hadith. This research is a literature study method using data sources from journals and library reviews. The results of this study indicate that maintaining the immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic is in accordance with Islamic advice that had been implemented for a long time before the pandemic. It shows that Islam and Science have a balanced interrelation that complements each other. From an Islamic perspective, increasing immunity must be supported through the scientific way by maintaining health, cleanliness, environment, food, exercise, and vaccination. Even commands that are worth worship, such as listening, reading, and implementing the Qur'an, ablution, prayer movements, and maintaining social relationships, have been proven to increase body immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic. This result demonstrates that the Islamic perspective it is more complex than scientific discovery; this is the wisdom of studying science to prove the truth of the Qur'an and hadith.
Evaluation of six widely Prescribed Antibiotics using ATC/DDD method in the Indonesian Hospital in Palestine: Retrospective study
Authors: Mohammed Mansour Hashem
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The aim of this study to measure consumption of AB in ICU and medical department using defined daily dose which is an accepted standard method and provide data for rational use of antibiotics to decrease morbidity, mortality and resistance. Methods: The study was a retrospective in a state hospital with 120 beds. All patients treated with specific antibiotics on 1st December 2019 until 1st March 2020 were included in the study. Indications for antibiotic use and information about the patients were recorded on special forms. Antibiotic use were evaluated using the ATC/DDD index, which is also suggested by the WHO to be used in similar studies. Results: 234 patients were admitted to the medical and ICU department hospital, of whom 46 patient in the ICU. 96% OF the patients in ICU received AB and 92% of the patients in the medical department received AB. Those identified to use antibiotics with appropriate indications 40.7% in the medical department and 65.5% in the ICU department. The mean hospital stay was 3.4 days, of the total patients 42% of patient received AB less than three days. Conclusion: The rate of consumption of antibiotics is very high in our hospital and most of the prescribed drugs were irrational. Antibiotic stewardship should be constructed and activated in our country to control AB use, as this will decrease the emergence of resistant strains and decrease budget in hospitals and on the patients.
Hepatitis B and Delta Co-Infection: Prevalence and Serological Characteristics in Mauritania
Authors: Ould SALEM Mohamed Lemine , Sidi Abdalla Ahmedna , Sidi Mohamed Ghaber
Published: June 2022

Background: Hepatitis B is one of the major public health concerns worldwide. In Mauritania, its prevalence in the general population is very high. The hepatitis D virus (HDV) borrows the envelope from the hepatitis B virus (HBV) during its infectious cycle. We thus observe co-infections during which the two viruses are acquired simultaneously and superinfections by HDV in patients who are already chronic carriers of the B virus. Objective: to assess the prevalence of HBV and HDV infection Material and Methods: this is a prospective descriptive study, conducted from January 1 to November 30, 2017 in the two medical analysis laboratories in Nouakchott. Patients were included: all patients of both sexes and of all ages carrying HBsAg presenting to the two medical analysis laboratories during this period. Results: in 1 month, 211 patients with HBsAg were notified out of a total of 1675 patients screened, i.e. a prevalence of 12.59%. HBV/HDV co-infection is 31.30%. The average age was 36 years with extremes [8 and 66]. The male/female sex ratio was 1.45. The mean HBV viral load was 2.68 ± 1.31 log IU/ml [range: 478.63 IU/ml ± 20.41]. The majority (94.9%) of patients were HBeAg negative. Conclusion: HBV/HDV co-infection remains very high in our country. This study indicates that the significant morbidity of the two viruses associated with limited knowledge of the mode of transmission, constitute factors of vulnerability.
Fever of Unknown Origin: A Hot Diagnosis in the Outpatient Setting
Authors: Jaqua Ecler , Graber Stephen , Schierling Nubia Leilane , Nguyen Van
Published: June 2022

A 63-year-old man presents to the primary care office with a productive cough, myalgias, fatigue, and a temperature ranging from 100.1 to 101 F for a one-week duration. He has atrial fibrillation, hypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and a history of pancreatic cancer status post partial pancreatectomy and splenectomy three months prior, resulting in uncontrolled, post-surgical diabetes. He is taking amiodarone, carvedilol, hydrochlorothiazide, and metformin. He denies any other recent procedures, hospital admissions, or sick contacts.
Combined Extraction (Cystourethroscopy and Suprapubic Cystotomy) of A Selfinserted Hairpin Located In The Posterior Urethra - A 7-Year-Old Boy
Authors: Karavdić K. , Firdus A. , A Mulahalilović , H Đogić , L Altunbabić , P.A Dewan
Published: June 2022

Self-inserted urethrovesical foreign bodies are rare in children. A 7-year-old boy inserted a hairpin into the urethra seven days before admission, a diagnosis that was made on the basis of the appearance of blood in the urine, palpation of the base of the penis and two directional X-ray imaging. Cystourethroscopy and suprapubic cystotomy were used to remove the foreign body.The presentation of urethrovesical foreign bodies can vary widely, as can the type of object inserted. Definitive treatment is usually the endoscopic removal, however occasionally surgical intervention may be required. Our novel approach enabled less traumatic removal of the hairpin
Re-print-Significant Findings in Tooth Roots and Jaw Bones Can Cause Serious Diseases
Authors: Manfred Doepp
Published: June 2022

For about 35 years the author has despaired of most of our dentists. In lectures he has often described the majority of dentists as the gravediggers of the people. This has hardly changed since then. While early dentists used to prefer a revealing therapy (see back to the barbers, followed by the dentists), i.e. pulling out diseased teeth, a covering therapy has developed in the last decades. One tries to preserve diseased teeth, among other things with root canal treatments. The more academic dentistry became, the more the relationship between foreign substances in the mouth and the health of the whole body was ignored.
A review of the genus Ateleute (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Ateleutinae) of North America with description of a new species
Authors: Kasparyan D.R.
Published: June 2022

A taxonomic review of the genus Ateleute Förster, 1869 in North America is provided. A new species, Ateleute multicolor sp. nov., is described from the State of Veracruz, Mexico. Within the subfamily Ateleutinae, unusual colour pattern of the new species is similar to that of only three species of Tamaulipeca Kasparyan, 2001 occurring in Amazonia. Ateleute carolina maculator Kasparyan et Hernández, 2001 is redescribed. The diagnoses and colour photographs of all Mexican species of Ateleute and a key to the species of Ateleute occurring in Mexico are provided.
Cybersuicydologia – nowe technologie a samobójstwo
Authors: Zero Daniel
Published: June 2022

The aim of the work is to show the emerging problems related to the internet in the field of suicidology and to indicate how the new technologies contribute to increase the number of suicides. The possibility of preventing suicide on the internet was also presented. The article was based on numerous websites, forums, chats, social networking sites, where all the content related to suicide was analyzed.

Today, the Internet plays an increasingly important role in the human life. In addition to taking advantage of profits, it is also worth noting some dangers associated with its existence. One such danger is help in online suicide. In chat rooms, discussion forums, and social networks, you can find more and more often the instruction how to kill yourself. You can also come across the outrageous online broadcasts of people suicide. It happens that potential suicides are looking for a companion to combine suicide. Another time, browse various Internet forums to find the “ideal” and least painful way to end your life. The Internet is also covered by others, namely to leave entries with the features of farewell letters on chats or social networking sites such as Facebook or Instagram. Such entries are most often a cry for help and an expression of hope of their authors that, however, someone will stop them.
Editorial
Authors: Travaglino Giovanni A.
Published: June 2022

The current organization of academic institutions creates a tension between knowledge and social change. Many scholars put inequality at the center of their research agenda. But they may also be subject to logics of exploitation linked to the commodification and marketization of knowledge and the precarization of the workplace. Such a struggle may appear especially salient now in British universities, where a long series of strike actions are taking place over pay equality and pay levels, casualization, and workload.
Engaged Anthropology and Scholar Activism
Authors: Rasch Elisabet Dueholm , van der Hout Floor , Köhne Michiel
Published: June 2022

This special issue explores theoretical and methodological issues related to activist and engaged scholarship. Combining scholarship and activism involves the (collaborative) production of knowledge that contributes not only to understanding the issues research participants face, but also to the social change they envision (Kirsch 2018; Hale 2006; Rasch and Van Drunen 2017; Rasch and Köhne 2016). Often, this entails a process of double contention. Activist scholars might be involved in social struggles against inequality and exclusion beyond the production of knowledge, engaging in solidarity work, supporting court cases, and co-strategizing for actions (see for example Bringa 2016; Grasseni 2014; Hale 2006). At the same time, they are often involved in processes of contention related to the metrics-oriented neoliberal university, as well as to its underlying positivist, eurocentrist, and colonialist structures (see for example Datta 2018; Mountz et al 2015).
Slowness as a Mode of Attention and Resistance
Authors: Olivieri Domitilla
Published: June 2022

The article addresses some of the challenges and possibilities of taking slowness as a tool to theorize and practice a way of being an activist anthropologist in the contemporary (neoliberal) university. The activism discussed here intervenes in the university itself. To articulate slowing down as mode of resistance to the unbearably fast and exclusionary rhythms of academic life, the article puts into dialogue documentary cinema and critiques of contemporary academia. Turning to the film Inland Sea as an instance of a mode of attention/attending to the world otherwise, the article concludes on the political potential of slowness to become a collective strategy of resistance to the increased culture of quantification, competition, and financialization in the university, and a tactic for an engaged anthropology to come.