bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE HUMAN RIGHT TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA ON THE INTERNET: THEORETICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS
Authors: Popovych T.P.
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of theoretical and legal aspects of the human right to the protection of personal data on the Internet. The author believes that at the present stage the field of personal data protection on the Internet is becoming especially important, linking it with the universal importance of communication that occurs within the Internet, as well as the threat of unauthorized dissemination of information through it. The right to the protection of personal data is considered as one of the forms of realization of the human right to the respect for his private, family life, in the context of his inviolability on the Internet. Scientific intelligence begins with a review of information protection models that have emerged in the world. Yes, we are talking about the American, European and mixed models. However, the article provides an overview of the acts adopted by the relevant European institutions in this area.

In addition, the article examines the experience of some foreign countries in ensuring the human right to the protection of personal data on the Internet, in particular Brazil, France and the Republic of Belarus. The author notes that the protection of personal data involves a number of positive and negative obligations of the state and individuals. Negative obligations are aimed at prohibiting the processing of personal data without the consent of the person to whom the specific information relates. The positive obligations of public organizations and individuals (organizations) are to comply with the established legal regime of personal data processing, including the use of appropriate technical means. That is, the author emphasizes that the legal obligations in the context of ensuring the right to protection of personal data on the Internet are imposed not only on the state, but also on Internet service providers, owners of online services and websites, etc., given the possibility that they have access to personal information.
An Exploratory Study On The Intention to Use Online Food Delivery Among Corporate Workers
Authors: Muhammad Nur Shahrulliza , Mohd Razak Muhamad Raziq , Ariffin Shahira , Abdul Manan Hasman , Hamdan Fairus
Published: July 2021

This study is aimed at investigating the determinants of intention-to-use online food delivery (OFD) service among corporate workers in Klang Valley where the market is made up largely of time starved people that are enduring difficulties in balancing working time and rest time or leisure time at their convenience. The research focuses on workers ranging from managers, executives, to junior level employees as well as interns in different corporate companies located in Kuala Lumpur to cover a wider range of audience with different background of working experiences that contribute to the high growth of corporate world.  The respondents were 139 of corporate workers. Data processed and interpreted using the SPSS 23.0 in generating the mean and standard deviation of seven respective factors. The result shows that the respondents had moderate intention to use online food delivery service in helping them managing their time. The apps are trusted, provide reliable information and it is statistically proved that the online food delivery improved their quality of life.
Publication Trends of Leadership Excellence: A Bibliometric Review Using VOSviewer
Authors: Abdullah Khairul Hafezad
Published: July 2021

Leadership research has long attracted interest among researchers. Analysing the evolution and development of this scientific domain is therefore essential. This study discusses the bibliometric review of scholarly research performed in leadership excellence in recent years. The study uses the Scopus database and a wide variety of bibliometric indicators such as publication trends, citations, and authors’ keywords. Graphical visualisation of bibliometric using VOSviewer software is also presented. Results showed that the number of studies covering this topic has fluctuated and is still minimal, with fewer than ten publications per year over four decades. It could also be interpreted that leadership excellence research is broad by evaluating publications and research areas. The bibliometric review conducted provides a comprehensive and in-depth view of leadership excellence research that may be of interest to researchers who are keen to improve or discover new knowledge in this area.
Self Efficacy, Self Esteem and Intrinsic Motivation to Learn: A Perspective of Malaysian Business Students
Authors: Hussein Norashikin , Mohd Fauzi Muna Wadhiha , Aluwi Ainie Hairianie , Ahmad Zayadah Mazlina
Published: July 2021

Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal rewards that are satisfying to the individuals. In the context of learning, intrinsic motivation is imperative as the outcome of the learning process was found to be more sustainable and high quality. Since intrinsic motivation comes from within individual, thus it is interesting to explore self-concept variables that lead to intrinsic motivation. Thus, the aims of the study are firstly, to determine the relationship between self- efficacy and instrinsic motivation to learn; secondly, to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and instrinsic motivation to learn. Data were collected using questionnaire survey to 200 bachelor degree program students in a public university in Malaysia. Data were then analyzed using SPSS Statistics. Findings of the study indicate that out of the two independent variables, only self-efficacy was found to influence intrinsic motivation to learn among students. This study is imperative to the educators and higher learning institutions in identifying self-concepts variables that are significant in motivating students intrinsically. This study also provides insights in designing relevant policies, programs and workshops for the students in increasing self-efficacy among students.
Consolidating Work From Home As The New Norms: Internal vs External Factors Among UiTM Staff
Authors: Othman Salmiwati , Awis Mahadir Ladisma , Abdul Samad Suhaimi , Harun Ainul Fadzilah
Published: July 2021

In recent years, the focus on the challenges regarding work from home (WFH) has been escalating throughout the globe. In the context of Malaysia, seeing that this is an emergent issue, there are still limited studies conducted on the framework or model that promote the effectiveness of WFH. However, there are fundamental issues that need to be addressed, namely; (i) the accessibility and coverage; (ii) the acceptance level among the staff and (iii) the quality of productivity. This study outlines two main objectives, which are (i) to examine the internal factors; and (ii) the external factors that influence the staff while WFH during MCO. Thus, there is an increasing need to recognise the benefits and potential challenges towards assisting the human resource practitioners to be more effective in implementing the WFH (Nordin et al., 2016). This study was conducted among the staff of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) during the Movement Control Order (MCO) from 18 March till 9 June 2020. Based on the survey conducted among 17,541 staff (as per 31 Mac 2020), 1,320 staff volunteered to be involved in this survey. The data was analysed using the SPSS v26. In part, the analysis was carried out to ascertain the main challenges comprising of internal and external factors. From the internal factor, the findings showed that flexible working hour was found as the main factor; mean value of 4.10. Furthermore, for the external factor, the factor on the distraction due to other commitments such as parent/child caretaker and house chores was found as the main factor; mean value of 3.82. The findings of this study significantly contribute towards understanding the internal and external factors of WFH, and serve to measure the productiveness and the effectiveness of WFH from the viewpoint of higher learning institutions.  

 

Keywords: work from home, staff experience, internal factor, external factor, movement control order
Continuous Intention to Use Technology of Online Food Delivery Services Among Young Adults
Authors: Ariffin Shahira , Abdul Manan Hasman , Ahmad Norsiah , Muhammad Nur Shahrulliza , Hamdan Fairus , S Kelana Nur Sabrina
Published: July 2021

Online food delivery services have experienced tremendous growth in the food industry. Food delivery apps had gathered this opportunity adjusting to restaurant and food delivery services as an alternative to increasing income and for customers to remotely order their foods. This study aims to determine the relationship between information quality, performance expectancy, effort expectancy and social influence with continuous use intention of food delivery apps from Malaysian young adults’ context. In this study, a total of 300 sets of questionnaires were successfully collected. The data was interpreted using SPSS Version 25. At the end of the study, it was found that the results of the analysis to be a positive relationship between information quality, performance expectancy and social influence with continuous use intention of food delivery apps among young adults. This study also revealed that social influence as the most influential factor affecting continuous use intention of food delivery apps.
Enhancing Financial Management Practices for Zakat Micro-entrepreneurs in the New Normal through Impact-Focused Framework: A Conceptual Paper
Authors: Joremi Leylawati , Muda Ruhaini , Kamaruddin Juliana Noor
Published: July 2021

The zakat micro-entrepreneurs (ZME) programs aim to improve mustahiq’s (beneficiaries) standard of living and well-being. Its effectiveness depends on mustahiq’s wisdom in managing finances.  The objective of this study is to conceptually discuss on the development of an impact-focused framework for the mustahiq using the financial management practices (FMP) as a quality intervention program.  The research framework of this study is built on the Theory of Change and Logic Model that posited quality of intervention contributes to a series of outcomes and intended impact.  This study discusses three propositions.  First, the best FMP as a quality intervention for the ZME.  Second, a social impact measurement framework for ZME programs and third, the description of the data collection application using mixed-methods for the proposed framework. The outcomes of this study will benefit zakat institutions in evaluating the effectiveness of zakat funds in improving the well-being of the mustahiq.
The Development of Students Industrial Training Information System (FBM-STIS)
Authors: Mohd Rashid Norhidayah , Ma’amor Hairunnisa , Humaidi Norshima , Wan Abdul Ghani Wan Soraya
Published: July 2021

Student Industrial Training Information System (FBM-STIS) purposely developed for final year students from Faculty of Business and Management (FBM), Puncak Alam Campus who searching for industrial placement that fit with their studied background.  It is aim to increase the accuracy and efficiency of the industrial placement process.  The manual process required 107 days to complete and due to this long process, its increase the workload of administrative staff, workflow inefficiency and lead to poor record management.  Through FBM-STIS, students need to fill up the internship application via online and this is in-line with Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) emerged worldwide.  This system allowed students to request and check the status of the Application Letter (AL), dan Conformation Letter (CL) online without visiting FBM - Industrial Training Unit (FBM-ITU) counter physically.  Hence, FBM-STIS also help internship coordinator to manage and monitor the application process online because of the easy access of the system; FBM-STIS can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
ESILIO DI CAMILIAN DEMETRESCU IN ITALIA. MILITANTISMO, ANTICOMUNISMO E PROFESSIONALITÀ
Authors: CORPĂDEAN Adrian , STÂNGACIU Anca
Published: July 2021

Exile of Camilian Demetrescu in Italy. Militancy, Anti-Communism and Professionalism. Anti-communist by excellence in spirit, the painter, sculptor and illustrator Camilian Demetrescu left Romania and went to Italy, tired of the continuous persistent attempts of the Securitate to attire him into becoming a collaborator. He left Romania legally in 1969, with a passport, and when the visa expired, he asked for political asylum. His stay in a capitalist country, but most of all the depths of his cultural and political exile, reflected in the articles of the Italian printed press and in the participation to actions or congresses, determined the Securitate not only to target him informatively, but also to threaten him, fact that did not stop him from being up to the end, with stoicism and determination, a convinced and militant anti-communist, a promoter of democracy and of human rights, but also an artist, who kept in his paintings, illustrations and sculptures the emotional relationship with Romania.
Selbstbestimmung in der griechischen Antike
Authors: Marti-Brander Urs
Published: July 2021

Haben die Griechen die Politik erfunden? Die Frage wird in der Forschung seit langem kontrovers beurteilt. Unklar ist bereits der genaue Sinn der Frage. Geht es wirklich um die Erfindung der Politik, oder geht es darum, eine despotische von einer liberalen Politik zu unterscheiden? Die Frage ist heute wiederum aktuell, weil das Problem des angeblichen oder tatsächlichen Eurozentrismus auftaucht. Diesen Aspekt werde ich hier nicht erörtern. Ich möchte in einem ersten Schritt die Positionen von Autorinnen und Autoren diskutieren, welche die athenische Polis als Ort von Gleichheit, Freiheit, Gewaltlosigkeit, Agon und Exzellenz verstehen. In einem zweiten Schritt soll die Gegenseite zu Wort kommen, Autorinnen und Autoren welche die Stasis, die Permanenz von Gewalt und Bürgerkrieg in den Vordergrund rücken. Die Frage, inwiefern in der griechischen Antike von kollektiver und/oder individueller Autonomie die Rede sein kann, wird im Artikel immer wieder von neuem gestellt.
Oil, power and social differentiation: A political ecology of hydrocarbon extraction in Ghana
Authors: Andrews Nathan
Published: July 2021

While there is scholarship focused on the nexus between resource extraction and development, further examination is needed of how the harms and benefits of extraction are differentiated among different stakeholders based on factors such as their access to power, authority over decision-making, social status,and gender. This article combines theoretical insights from assemblage thinking and political ecology to unpack the intertwined range of actors, networks, and structures of power that inform the differentiated benefits and harms of hydrocarbon extraction in Ghana. The study shows that power serves as a crucial ingredient in understanding relations among social groups, including purported beneficiaries of extractive activities, and other actors that constitute the networked hydrocarbon industry. The different levels (i.e. global, national, sub-national,local) at which the socio-ecological 'goods' and 'bads' of hydrocarbon extraction become manifest are relational. The article contributes to ongoing scholarly and policy discussions around extractivism by showing how a multi-scalar analysis reveals a more complex picture of the distributional politics, power asymmetries, and injustices that underpin resource extraction.
Influence of zinc substitution on structural, elastic, magnetic and optical properties of cobalt chromium ferrites
Authors: Zeeshan Talat , Anjum Safia , Waseem Salma , Majid Farzana , Danish Ali Muhammad , Aslam Ammara
Published: July 2021

The polycrystalline Co1−xZnxCr0.5Fe1.5O4 series with (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0) has been synthesized by conventional ceramic rout method. The structural and elastic properties have been investigated by X-ray diffractometer and Fourier transform spectroscopy. Both XRD and FTIR confirm the formation of single phase cubic spinel ferrites. The cationic distribution for all samples has been proposed. The lattice parameter, X-ray density, hoping length, bond length, and packing factors–in accompaniment with variations in the zinc concentration–have been studied. The IR band position has been explained by the cations involved in the structure. The elastic moduli such as Young's modulus, bulk modulus, rigidity modulus and Poison's ratio have bee calculated using force constants. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) observation conveys information about the agglomeration of particles. The hysteresis curve obtained from vibrating sample magneto meter (VSM) conveys information about the soft nature of prepared compositions. The saturation magnetization decreases with addition of zinc ions and coercivity is almost zero. An increase in band gap energy has been observed with addition of zinc by Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy (UV-VIS), which is due to small crystallite size.
Extent of data utilization within digital marketing processes
Authors: Kuchta Martin
Published: July 2021

Data is currently the most valuable source in decision making process within digital marketing firms. The main aim of the article is to examine extension of data utilization within digital marketing processes. Research of the main aim was supported by two sub-goals, which focused on knowledge level of marketers’ data based approaches and on areas, in which are such approaches applicable. Quantitative research in form of questionnaire was utilized as a primary research method. Findings of the paper points to sufficient awareness about big data and artificial intelligence tools and uncover currently untapped potential of its implementation into digital marketing processes.
Consumer Behaviour and Attitudes by Purchasing of Selected Food Products
Authors: Korčoková Marína , Loydlová Miroslava
Published: July 2021

V In this report we are aimed at problems of consumers' behaviour and at factors that have an influence on it. We are focused on behaviour during purchase and consumption of bio products that belong to the actual trends. We explain understanding of healthy lifestyle and we also present abstract of its classifications. The report includes results of a research the goal of which was to find out preferences of consumers while making decisions when buying healthy food (farm and bio food). In conclusion we propose recommendations on possible ways of education and information of consumers on food and on support to consume products beneficial to our health.
Research of product design consumer perception
Authors: Strhan Rastislav
Published: July 2021

Professionals perceive product design as an essential factor in product competitiveness, especially in international markets. To achieve that, customers and buyers must accept the quality of the offered product design. Especially by mass-produced products are producers facing a lot of customers with limited knowledge about design requirements. Appropriate communication is necessary to persuade potential customers about design quality characteristics. Paper utilizes previously formed customer classification based on quality perception. It discusses the possibility of applying such classification for product design perception too. Different methods and tools to prove the relevance of the presented model are analyzed to form an optimal model for future research. The result of such research would be the optimization of the use of product design in communication strategy.
Rural District of Russian Federation Town of the Golden Horde Era (based on the materials of the archaeological sites of the district of Nizhny Novgorod)
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gribov Nikolay N.
Published: July 2021

The article deals with clarification of the characteristic features of the rural district of the Russian town of the Golden Horde era. The object of the study is rural settlements located near Nizhny Novgorod. The purpose of the work is to summarize the results of the study of the rural district of medieval Nizhny Novgorod, obtained over the past decades. Rural settlements are mapped, systematized by their location in the terrain, their classification by size is developed using the methods of economic geography, and the probable share of urban residents in the demographic potential of the region is estimated. The socio-economic interpretation of the settlements that form the basis of the settlement system is proposed. The historical interpretation of the form of the area and geography of the rural district of Nizhny Novgorod is given, and its division into two districts – central and peripheral is justified. The features of similarity and differences between rural districts of Russian cities and cities of the Golden Horde are determined.
Glassware of Medieval Shamkir Town of Early Islamic Period
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Dostiev Tarikh M.
Published: July 2021

The author studies the collection of glassware of the 8th–10thcenturies, found in the medieval town of Shamkir, which is located in the western region of the Republic of Azerbaijan. On a functional basis, this collection is represented by tableware, perfumery and drugstore dishes. Drinking vessels prevail among tableware. Perfumery and pharmaceutical utensils are represented mainly by samples of bottles. In the manufacture of glassware, various manufacturing techniques were used, in particular, blowing into a mold and free blasting. The techniques of stretching, welding, polishing, grinding were also used. Glassware of Shamkir belongs to the chemical class Na–Ca–Si with a predominance of the type Na (K)–Ca(Mg)–Al–Si. Most of the glass vessels were decorated with relief geometric ornaments in the form of ovals, circles, and radiating figures, "vortical rosette", "honeycomb" ornaments. The rich raw material resources, professional traditions and innovations which existed here created favorable conditions for the development of glassware production. In the everyday life glassware for various purposes was widely used. Material evidences testify to a great shift in the glass production of Shamkir in the 8th–10th centuries and the production of glassware had a prominent role in the city's economy.
Arched Decorations from Burial Grounds in the Vetluga-Vyatka Interfluve of 10th – 11th Centuries
Authors:   Mari El Language, Literature and History Research Institute named after V.M. Vasilyev, Nikitina Tatyana B.
Published: July 2021

The article deals with arched decorations from the burial grounds in the Vetluga–Vyatka interfluve of the 9th – 10th centuries. Some of the decorations are introduced into scientific discourse for the first time. Two groups of items are revealed: 1) pendants with a solid plate, 2) pendants with a "slotted" base. The pendants of the first group are original in their manufacturing method, ornamentation and additional details. The arched shields of pendants of the second group with the image of a sprout, three-sun and a rhombus are similar to products of the Perm Cis-Urals, South Urals, Bolshiye Tigany and Tankeyevka burial grounds, which have a connection with the Ugric culture. Despite the similarity of the main pendant shields, these decorations in the Vetluga-Vyatka interfluve have a special set of component parts, ways of connecting the base with additional pendants. Both groups are characterized by pendants in the form of 2 connected spirals, which make the decoration original. So, the arched pendants of both groups are not an exact copy of the adornments of neighboring territories; they have their own appearance and their original use in costume as breast adornments. It is quite possible that the shields for adornments of the second group were brought from the Cis-Urals, but the decoration was completely formed on the spot in accordance with their ideas and traditions.
КОЛЛЕКЦИОНИРОВАНИЕ ДРЕВНОСТЕЙ В РОССИИ:
ОТ РЕСУРСА ВНУТРЕННЕЙ КОЛОНИЗАЦИИ
ДО НОВЫХ КУЛЬТУРНЫХ ПР
Authors: Игнатьева О.В.
Published: July 2021

Используя метафору внутренней колонизации, автор реконструирует периоды в эволюции собирания древностей и практик обращения с ними в
России, начиная с периода продвижения русского государства на Урал и в
Сибирь. В статье прослеживается, как менялось отношение к древностям,
представители каких социальных групп принимали участие в их поиске и
коллекционировании.
Pattern of ear, nose, and throat disease seen by otolaryngologists at Qassim University outpatient clinics, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alhazmi Waleed , Almutairi Abdulhakeem , Al-Muqbil Abdulrahman , Al-Ali Ali , Alhasson Muath
Published: July 2021

Background: Ear, nose, and throat infections are serious public health concerns affecting patients of all ages. They can affect hearing difficulties, speech, phonation, breathing, swallowing, smell, taste, and other respiratory tract infections. This study aimed to determine the pattern of otolaryngological head and neck diseases seen at Qassim University outpatient clinics, Saudi Arabia.
Methodology: This descriptive retrospective study was conducted in outpatient clinics at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. This study involved 2,596 patients treated by otolaryngologists from January 2018 to December 2020. The data were extracted from patients\' digital files, and all analyzed statistically using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21.
Results: This study included 2,596 patients (64% male, 36% female) with a mean age of 34.5 years (range: 1-90 years). Nose diseases were most frequently seen (47.7%), followed by ear diseases (38.2%). Allergic rhinitis (AR) was the most commonly treated nose problem (20.1%). In the multivariate regression model, deviated nasal septum was more likely to be seen in men than women. Moreover, the presence of a deviated nasal septum, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, rhinitis, and laryngitis were more likely to be associated with an older age group (>35 years).
Conclusion: The prevalence of ear nose throat diseases was higher in men than in women. The most commonly treated age group was 18-30 years. More studies on AR and other disorders need to be conducted to determine local risk factors. Healthcare managers and medical educators are advised to review these data to provide excellent care and education.
Eurasianism: global challenges and the new world order in A.G. Dugin’s political philosophy
Authors: Vei Chun'tsze Net
Published: July 2021

The “Eurasianism” concept originates from the philosophical ideas of the early 20th century emphasising the unity of the Post-Soviet political space and its unique, non-Western direction of development. Recently, the world order is being checked for strength: the global challenges are presenting the states with a necessity to reconsider the existing world order, which serves as a breeding ground for the implementation of the ideas of Eurasianism in the regional context. In such a way, the Professor of the National Eurasian University Aleksandr Dugin, who has devoted most of his career to the research of the Eurasianism theory, in his theory expresses a belief that the historically formed non-Western worldview of the Post-Soviet states justifies the idea about the authenticity of their statehood. Today, the Eurasianism concept is institutionalized within the CIS and the EEU, and is especially relevant in the context of the new global challenges (economic instability, the change of the world order nature, the pandemic threat, etc), which allow specking about the emergence of a new world order.
Atypical Presentation of Vitamin C Deficiency Manifesting as Petechial Hemorrhaging
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA, AM Bender , K Gurditta ,   Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA, EH Cusick ,   Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA, K Mannava ,   Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA, T Walters ,   Department of Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA, ME Plovanich ,   Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA, MK Train ,   Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
Published: July 2021

A 62-year-old man with history of cigarette smoking presented with fatigue, lightheadedness, exertional dyspnea, lower extremity swelling, ecchymoses, and petechiae. There was no history of trauma, infection, new medications, or abnormal diet. Physical exam revealed red petechial 3-5mm macules and pink-violaceous purpuric indurated patches over the bilateral upper and lower extremities, buttocks, and lower abdomen. Corkscrew hairs were noted on the bilateral lower extremities. Laboratory studies were significant for anemia and elevated acute phase reactants. Thiamine, folate, and vitamin B12 were within normal limits. Workup for thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, coagulopathies, hemolysis, vasculitidies, liver or gastrointestinal disease, rheumatologic disorders, and bone marrow disorders was negative. Skin biopsy and histology revealed dermal extravasated erythrocytes without evidence of vasculitis or thrombi. Ascorbic acid plasma concentration was then tested and below the limit of detection on hospital day six. A diagnosis of scurvy was made, and the patient was discharged on 1000mg Vitamin C daily supplementation. At two-week follow up, constitutional symptoms were resolved, anemia corrected, and cutaneous symptoms improving. The medical, hematology, and dermatology teams did not originally suspect a vitamin C deficiency in this patient. This case emphasizes the importance of the consideration of scurvy on the differential of petechiae, even in patients who do not present with the typical risk factors or features. Medical providers should consider scurvy, particularly in patients at risk for malnutrition due to chronic conditions and/or history of alcohol or tobacco use disorder.
Aproximaciones al marxismo latinoamericano. Teoría, historia y política
Authors: Cabaluz Fabián , Torres Tomás
Published: July 2021

Este libro es una excelente contribución al conocimiento del marxismo latinoamericano, como conjunto de reflexiones teóricas comprometidas con las clases subalternas y las luchas populares. Los autores discutidos por Fabián Cabaluz y Tomas Torres son muy distintos, por su origen nacional, sus enfoques temáticos, sus orientaciones políticas: René Zavaleta Mercado, Álvaro García Linera, Aníbal Quijano y Enrique Dussel. Con todo, como lo demuestran estos ensayos, son parte de un marxismo latinoamericano heterodoxo, herético, anti dogmático, que intenta crear conceptos y herramientas intelectuales nuevas para entender América Latina - en oposición a un otro tipo de marxismo, que solo busca aplicar los modelos teóricos y políticos formulados por el Comintern, o por la URSS estalinista (del prólogo de Michel Löwy)
Insight of Codon usage bias and Evolutionary rate among the genes C, E, prM and NS5 of the Kyasanur Forest Disease virus
Authors: Mallikarjun S Beelagi  , Uma Bharathi Indrabalan  , Sharanagouda S Patil  , Suresh K P  , Shiva Prasad Kollur  , Ashwini Prasad  , Chandrashekar Srinivasa  , Chandan Shivamallu
Published: July 2021

Kyasanur Forest Disease was first evolved in the Kyasanur forest, Karnataka. The transmission of the virus has occurred from the monkey to the human by the tick vector. On the early day of viral spread, the disease was restricted to the surrounded region of Kyasanur forest, Shimoga district. But in the present days, the disease has been spreading to neighboring districts and states as well. So, this study involves estimation of codon bias among the gene C, gene E, gene prM, and gene NS5 of the KFD virus and rate of evolution with phylogenetic analysis. The codon usage analysis has revealed the moderate codon bias among all the selected genes and the role of mutation pressure in genes- C and E and natural selection in genes- prM and NS5. Also, the tMRCA age was 1942, 1982, 1975, and 1931 of genes- C, E, prM, and NS5, respectively, of the KFD virus. The integrated analysis of codon usage bias and evolutionary rate analysis signifies that both mutational pressure and natural selection among the selected genes of the KFD virus.
Optimal Design of Thinned Array Using a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Jung Sang-Hoon , Lee Kang-In , Oh Hyun-Su , Jung Hyun-Kyo , Yang Hoongee , Chung Young-Seek
Published: July 2021

In this paper, a hybrid genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed for thinning a two-dimensional planar array by combining the conventional GA with moving least squares (MLS). This enhances the convergence rate and the global search performance. The MLS method is used to estimate local interpolation functions from non-uniform sample data (the population and the value of the objective function in the GA), and to find new and better populations from the interpolated functions. By incorporating these improved populations into the next generation, the MLS-GA achieves improved search performance of the global optimum and a faster convergence rate compared to conventional GA alone. Moreover, a nonlinear chirp function is used for an efficient thinning design. To verify the proposed MLS-GA, it is applied to a test function and the results are compared to that of the GA. The algorithm is then applied to thin an array with a rectangular grid and circular boundary. The design objectives are to minimize the peak side-lobe level and gain loss while satisfying a given thinning coefficient and to compare the results with the GA.
Analysis The Use of Social Media On Purchase Decisions
Authors: Alfikri Rahmat
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this research is to analyze the extent to which social media users influence purchasing decisions in small and medium enterprises in the city of Pontianak with marketing dimensions in the form of Online Communities, Interaction, Content Sharing, Accessibility, Credibility on purchasing decisions through social media. SME consumers in Pontianak were taken as respondents. This research uses an accidental simple random sampling technique; the number of respondents collected, 100 respondents. Data analysis using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results showed that the marketing dimension had a direct effect on purchasing decisions through social media. Suggestions in this study are for business people to be more creative and innovative in making new strategies, so as to create and influence purchasing decisions.
Peran Teknologi Di Dalam Memoderasi Pengaruh Internal Networking Terhadap Kinerja Usaha Industri Kecil dan Menengah Pada Saat Pendemi Covid-19
Authors: Tirtayasa Satria , Khair Hazmanan , Januri Januri
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this research is to  analyse  the  Effect of Technology  as moderator  variable Throught the relationship of Internal Networking (production and distribution) with SME’s business performance. This study  have been done in Covid-19 Pendemy at Medan City. The unit of analysis of this research is Small Medium Industry (IKM)  company, where those company located in one area (cluster Small Medium Industry ). The population of this research are 103 IKM and the sample are 103 IKM (census).Data collection  was used questionnaire, where the respondent are the owner of the IKM company. The questionnaire  response was high where 3 owner rejected  to made responsed (rejeccted), thus this research have 100 questionnaires reponses. The analysis method was using Hierarchi Regression and process analysis was used SPPS. The results of the research showed that the production and distribution have positive and significant effect with IKM performance. The effect of technology as moderator effect was found that negative and significant influence the relationship production and distribution with IKM performance. Thus, the effect of technology as moderator variable in pendemic Covid-19 was not dominant, because of the IKM compay faced decreased demand and indeed influence of Sales Margin.
Brand Promotion: The Effects of Celebrity Endorsement and Brand Image on Consumer Buying Decision
Authors: Annissa Adinda Nur , Paramita Eristia Lidia
Published: July 2021

In the recent years, the influence of celebrity in promoting a brand is promising. Without a doubt, celebrity endorsement will boost business brand awareness with an endorsement. This research objective is to analyse the effect of celebrity endorsement and brand image toward the customer buying decision. The purpose of this study is to provide guidance for both the brand and celebrities regarding to endorsing. The population was the consumer of Maybelline in Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used in this research with 216 respondent. Multiple regression analysis method was used in this research. This research implies that celebrity endorsement and brand image affected the customer buying decision and the result is that Celebrity Endorsement and Brand Image of Maybelline have a positive significant influence on the buying decision.
Persaingan Usaha Warung Tradisional dengan Toko Modern
Authors: Mardhiyah Ainun , Safrin Feby Aulia
Published: July 2021

The development of modern retail activities in Indonesia is currently experiencing rapid development. The types of retail trade are divided into two, namely modern retail such as supermarkets, hypermarts and minimarkets and others, while traditional retail, namely traditional stalls that are managed privately, may also absorb workers. This research was conducted in Medan City, especially in Medan Helvetia District. This research was conducted to the owners of traditional stalls with the aim of knowing what factors can affect business competition between traditional stalls and modern shops. The Medan Helvetia District area was used as the research location because Helvetia District is one of the sub-districts in Medan City where most of the residents live in the retail business (in this case traditional stalls). The method or approach used in this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The results obtained are the factors that influence business competition between traditional stalls and modern shops, namely price, location, service and product completeness. The existence of modern shops has no effect on traditional stalls because they pay attention to competitive strategies, namely by paying attention to price, location, service and product completeness.
Peran Kepuasan Pelanggan dalam Memediasi Pengaruh Servicescape terhadap
Authors: Roz Kenny
Published: July 2021

In the current millennial era, guiding business people, especially in the service sector, to provide the best service. This study aims to analyze the effect of servicescape on revisit intention with customer satisfaction as a mediating variabel. Data collection was obtained by distributing questionnaires online. The population in this study were visitors to Roketto cafe Malang with purposive sampling as a sample determination with the criteria of having visited at least once. The sample used in this study were 186 respondents. The research data were analyzed using path analysis techniques with analysis tools using Partial Least Square (PLS). The facts found in this study are servicescape has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, customer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on revisit intention, servicescape has a positive and significant effect on revisit intention, and servicescape has a positive and significant effect on revisit intention through customer satisfaction.
Efficacy and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection: interim results of a living systematic review, 1 January to 14 May 2021
Authors: Harder Thomas , Koch Judith , Vygen-Bonnet Sabine , Külper-Schiek Wiebe , Pilic Antonia , Reda Sarah , Scholz Stefan , Wichmann Ole
Published: July 2021

Evidence on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy/effectiveness (VE) in preventing asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections is needed to guide public health recommendations for vaccinated people. We report interim results of a living systematic review. We identified a total of 30 studies that investigated VE against symptomatic and/or asymptomatic infection. In fully vaccinated individuals, VE against symptomatic and asymptomatic infections was 80–90% in nearly all studies. Fully vaccinated persons are less likely to become infected and contribute to transmission.
Uma teoria económica factual, para além das finanças: o caso de Dona Grácia Mendes (Nasi)
Authors: Leite Eduardo , Santos Carlos , Silva Amélia , Silva Ricardo , Pereira José , Oliveira Helene , Paiva Ana
Published: July 2021

O presente ensaio aborda os negócios e os desafios que os empreendedores enfrentam no quotidiano das suas atividades comerciais, muito para além dos números. Com efeito, por detrás dos negócios existe um conjunto de factos que, com certeza, se refletem financeiramente nas empresas, mas não são suscetíveis de ser captados, muito menos avaliados pelas teorias quantitativas de análise dos negócios, dado a sua origem não ser económica, nem financeira. Assim, no presente ensaio é feita uma análise de caso de uma das mulheres mais empreendedoras e notáveis da época das explorações marítimas portuguesas. Através do seu caso e com recurso a uma análise alternativa às finanças, psicológica e sociológica dos factos sociais, é possível ilustrar que os negócios evidenciam dificuldades financeiras, entram em declínio e perdem-se, mas as causas dessas perdas são sociais e não financeiras, como poderíamos concluir em primeira instância.
Metodologia de avaliação do retorno do investimento dos planos de promoção turística em regiões ultraperiféricas – O Caso da Madeira
Authors: Camacho Élvio , Coelho Maria
Published: July 2021

No caso de Ilhas Ultraperiféricas, fortemente dependentes do turismo e por inerência dependentes da ligação aérea e marítima aos mercados emissores, é imperioso a análise sistemática dos recursos aplicados em promoção. Assim, desenvolveu-se uma metodologia de análise de viabilidade financeira do retorno expectável desse investimento, atendendo aos planos de promoção elaborados e de acordo com as condicionantes de oferta e procura. Esta metodologia assenta na revisão bibliográfica dos diferentes modelos financeiros de avaliação de investimentos e nos indicadores referidos nos mesmos documentos. No caso particular da Região Autónoma da Madeira, dada a importância que o Turismo detém, a metodologia preconizada pretende ser um instrumento de apoio á decisão, em função do Índice de Rendibilidade em Promoção. Com a aplicação da modelo é possível determinar para o plano de promoção um índice de rendibilidade de promoção de 44,31€, superior ao índice de rendibilidade de promoção histórico de 42,50€.
The influence of uncontrolled technological impurities on the temperature dependence of the gain coefficient of a bipolar n-p-n-transistor
Authors: Odzaev V. B. , Pyatlitski A. N. , Pilipenko V. A. , Prosolovich U. S. , Filipenia V. A. , Shestovski D. V. , Yavid V. Yu. , Yankovski Yu. N.
Published: July 2021

Herein, the temperature dependences of the static current gain (β) of bipolar n-p-n-transistors, formed by similar process flows (series A and B), in the temperature range 20–125 °С was investigated. The content of uncontrolled technological impurities in the A series devices was below the detection limit by the TXRF method (for Fe < 4.0 · 109 at/cm2). In series B devices, the entire surface of the wafers was covered with a layer of Fe with an average concentration of 3.4 ∙ 1011 at/cm2; Cl, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Cu, Zn spots were also observed. It was found that in B series devices at an average collector current level (1.0 ∙ 10–6 < Ic <1.0 ∙ 10–3 A) the static current gain was greater than the corresponding value in A series devices. This was due to the higher efficiency of the emitter due to the high concentration of the main dopant. This circumstance also determined a stronger temperature dependence of β in series B devices due to a significant contribution to its value from the temperature change in the silicon band gap. At Ic < 1.0 ∙ 10–6 A β for B series devices became significantly less than the corresponding values for A series devices and practically ceases to depend on temperature. In series B devices, the recombination-generation current prevailed over the useful diffusion current of minority charge carriers in the base due to the presence of a high concentration of uncontrolled technological impurities. For A series devices at Ic < 10–6 A, the temperature dependence of β practically did not differ from the analogous dependence for the average injection level.
Solvability of the control problem of the asynchronous spectrum of linear almost periodic systems with a lower triangular representation of the averaging of coefficient matrix
Authors: Demenchuk A. K.
Published: July 2021

A linear control system with an almost periodic matrix of coefficients and control in the form of the feedback linear in phase variables is considered. It is assumed that the feedback coefficient is almost periodic and its frequency module, i. e. the smallest additive group of real numbers, including all the Fourier exponents of this coefficient, is contained in the frequency module of the coefficient matrix. The system under consideration is studied in the case of a triangular average value of the matrix of coefficients. For the described class of systems, the control problem of the asynchronous spectrum with a target set of frequencies is solved. This task is to construct such a control from an admissible set that the system closed by this control has almost periodic solutions, a set of the Fourier exponents of which contains a predetermined subset, and the intersection of the solution frequency modules and the coefficient matrix is trivial. The necessary and sufficient conditions for the solvability of this problem are obtained.
Multilevel algorithm for color clustering of images
Authors: Zalesky B. A.
Published: July 2021

The fast multilevel algorithm to cluster color images (MACC – Multilevel Algorithm for Color Clustering) is presented. Currently, several well-known algorithms of image clustering, including the k‑means algorithm (which is one of the most commonly used in data mining) and its fuzzy versions, watershed, region growing ones, as well as a number of new more complex neural network and other algorithms are actively used for image processing. However, they cannot be applied for clustering large color images in real time. Fast clustering is required, for example, to process frames of video streams shot by various video cameras or when working with large image databases. The developed algorithm MACC allows the clustering of large images, for example, FullHD size, on a personal computer with an average deviation from the original color values of about five units in less than 20 milliseconds, while a parallel version of the classical k‑means algorithm performs the clustering of the same images with an average error of more than 12 units for a time exceeding 2 seconds. The proposed algorithm of multilevel color clustering of images is quite simple to implement. It has been extensively tested on a large number of color images.
Influence of coronavirus infection COVID-19 on the cognitive functions and physical performance ability of students
Authors: Haptar M. I. , Gubkin S. V.
Published: July 2021

In the article, the symptoms of coronavirus infection COVID-19, its effect on the cognitive functions and physical performance of students of a higher education institution of medical profile are described, the measures to prevent the spread of this infection are considered, as well as the measures for a subsequent recovery of students, who have undergone this disease and have entered the educational process, are proposed.
Recent data on radon entry into the human environment
Authors: Autushka M. I. , Matveyev A. V. , Isachenko S. A.
Published: July 2021

Radon transported from the atmosphere to the earth’s surface is shown to have a significant role in the formation of its concentration levels in the lowest atmospheric layers. The amount of radon escaping from the atmosphere with sporadically occurred rainfalls is quantitatively comparable with the amounts emitted from the soil into the atmosphere. A stable dependence has been established between the radon concentration levels in the surface atmosphere and the air humidity