bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What People Feared in Soviet Times: Expression of Everyday Fears in Urban Legends and Rumors
Authors: Racėnaitė Radvilė
Published: January 2023

Александра Архипова, Анна Кирзюк. Опасные советские вещи. Городские легенды и страхи в СССР, (сер. Культура повседневности), Москва: Новое литературное обозрение, 2020, 536 p.
A Corpus-based Analysis of Conjunctions in James Joyce's Novel: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Authors: Saddiqi Sana , Siddiqui Safia , Bashir Marriam
Published: January 2023

Corpus-based approaches to analyze literary texts are getting popular as these provide unbiased and transparent quantitative results of a specific phenomenon within a limited time. This study utilizes Halliday and Hassan’s model of cohesion to conduct corpus-based study of conjunctions of James Joyce’s novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Their model of cohesion is based on two main types of cohesion that are lexical cohesion and grammatical cohesion. The main concern of this research is grammatical cohesion. Grammatical cohesion considers four main types of cohesion that are ellipsis, substitution, referencing, and conjunctions. Conjunctions are the words that join words, sentences, and phrases, and coherence is achieved in a text. This AntConc corpus tool by Lawrence Anthony is used for text analysis, text mining, and for general-purpose analysis. Results and findings are elaborated with the help of figures and tables that are taken from the corpus tool
Маркетинговая специфика реализации образовательных программ и конкурентное позиционирование университета
Authors: Старикова Мария Сергеевна , Кучерявенко Светлана Алексеевна , Пономарева Татьяна Николаевна
Published: January 2023

Рост конкуренции на глобальном и национальном рынке образования обусловливает необходимость использования маркетинговых технологий, позволяющих облегчить потребителям идентификацию и дифференциацию предлагаемых продуктов. Инструментарий брендирования и позиционирования образовательных программ, реализуемых университетом, подвержен трансформации как под воздействием внешних факторов, так и под влиянием специфики предлагаемого на рынке продукта. Целью исследования является выявление специфических особенностей и определение направлений совершенствования позиционирования университетов на рынке образования. Методы исследования: кабинетные исследования, направленные на обобщение научных трудов по проблематике позиционирования и поиск возможностей их приложения к продукту университета, продвигаемому на рынке образования; контент-анализ рекламных объявлений 40 университетов, позволивший определить ключевые акценты и мотивы, применяемые в позиционировании образовательных организаций высшего образования;  классификация, методы сравнения и обобщения с целью выявления отличий в доведении до потребителей университета своей конкурентной позиции. Результаты исследования: сформулирована маркетинговая специфика реализации образовательных программ и конкурентное позиционирование университета; выделены группы ключевых позиций на рынке высшего образования. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы в процессе разработки маркетинговой стратегии университета.
Общественные конкурсы софистов и риторические выступления (epideixis akroasis) в Ранней Византии
Authors: Болгова Анна Михайловна
Published: January 2023

В работе рассматривается такой вид общественной активности в позднеантичных (ранневизантийских) городах, как конкурсы софистов и риторические выступления (представления) 2-й пол. IV–VI вв. Для представителей «Третьей» (2-я пол. IV в.) и «Четвертой» софистики (конец V–VI вв.) были характерны подобные конкурсы и выступления, связанные, прежде всего, с образовательным процессом в высших риторических школах и городскими праздниками, а также с «гастролями» софистов и частными поводами граждан. Как правило, такой конкурс сопровождался рекламой или индивидуальными приглашениями, если это был «закрытый показ». Темы конкурсных выступлений носили «школьный» характер (сюжеты из мифологии и древней истории), персональный характер посвящения правителю, полководцу, именитому гражданину, по поводу свадьбы или актов благотворительности (филантропии). Существовали тщательно разработанные риторические техники для голоса, мимики, жестов и др. Поведение зрителей отличалось устойчивыми вариантами – криками, аплодисментами, речёвками и даже акробатическими действиями типа чирлидерских. Отношения между софистами (риторами) на конкурсах эволюционировали от благородно-уважительных во II–III вв. («Вторая» софистика) до мелочно-ревностных с проявлениями зависти и тайных пакостей конкуренту. Наиболее информативный материал о конкурсах софистов и выступлениях риторов содержится в сочинениях Либания и Хорикия – ведущих представителей, соответственно, «Третьей» и «Четвертой» софистики.
Болгарское войско 1919–1927 гг.: внутриполитический аспект в историческом дискурсе
Authors: Ермишин Леонид Валерьевич
Published: January 2023

В статье исследуется историография о роли национальной армии во внутренней политике Болгарии, напряженных и противоречивых событиях 1919–1927 гг. Эти вопросы важны для изучения истории не только Болгарии или Балканского региона, но и Европейского континента в целом, так как форма разрешения внутриполитических конфликтов с применением военной силы не утратила своей актуальности. Опираясь на проблемно-хронологический метод, автор приходит к выводам, что феномен сплоченной, организованной и управляемой из единого внесистемного центра вооруженной силы, осуществившей два военных переворота за одно десятилетие, изучен не в полной мере. Критерии и показатели, которые позволили бы провести аргументированную периодизацию участия армии во внутриполитической жизни, не установлены, недостаточно раскрыта борьба за овладение армией с точки зрения идейного противостояния.
Особенности формирования политической элиты Украины
Authors: Иванков Кирилл Владимирович
Published: January 2023

Статья посвящена проблемам генезиса и особенностей формирования политической элиты Украины в период с 1991 по 2005 годы и её взаимодействия с крупными политико-экономическими группами как факторами, определившими специфику осуществляемой политической деятельности. Политические процессы, которые разворачивались на Украине после дезинтеграции Советского Союза, создали предпосылки для возникновения в стране системного политического, экономического и культурного кризиса. Его развитие привело к расколу украинского общества, повлияло на вектор трансформации российско-украинских отношений, детерминировало особенности государственного переворота на рубеже 2013–2014 годов и вооруженного конфликта на юго-востоке страны. Действия военно-политического руководства Украины привели к срыву реализации «Комплекса мер по выполнению Минских соглашений» и, как следствие, невозможности разрешения конфликта мирным путём. Более того, украинская сторона осуществила ряд шагов по милитаризации государства и общества, проводила подготовку к установлению контроля над территориями Донецкой и Луганской народных республик военным путём, а также выдвигала притязания на территории Крымского полуострова. Эти события стали одними из предпосылок специальной военной операции вооруженных сил России. Данные обстоятельства подчеркивают необходимость изучения причин, а также этапов становления и развития сложившейся кризисной ситуации, представляющей собой крупнейший исторический вызов перед российским государством и обществом после распада СССР. Одним из ключевых акторов, обусловивших развитие указанного кризиса, является политическая элита Украины. При подготовке работы автор опирался на нормативные документы, экспертные и аналитические работы, автобиографические материалы. В результате исследования были сформулированы особенности формирования политической элиты Украины, определившие как характер её деятельности, так и вектор социальной и политической трансформации страны. Наиболее значимыми из них являются: построение в государстве системы олигархического капитализма; тесная связь, а впоследствии – и синтез политической элиты, крупных политико-экономических групп, а также части криминальных группировок страны; невозможность разработки и реализации долгосрочной стратегии государственного строительства как результат столкновения противостоящих друг другу региональных элитарных групп, обладающих противоположными взглядами относительно развития страны и необходимого вектора внешнеполитической ориентации. Кроме того, в рамках исследования рассмотрены характеристики политической элиты Украины, определившие низкую эффективность её политической деятельности: непотизм, клановость, политическая прокрастинация, ориентированность на реализацию преимущественно личных либо групповых интересов в ущерб интересам государства и общества.
Comparative in Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Methanol Extracts OF Phragmanthera incana Leaves from Guava, Cashew, Mango and Kolanut Trees
Authors: M.M. Adeyemi , O. Osilesi
Published: January 2023

The therapeutic effects of several plants used in traditional medicine are usually attributed to their antioxidant potential. Phragmanthera incana belonging to the family Loranthaceae is a species of mistletoe commonly found in South-Western part of Nigeria and used ethno-medicinally in the management of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and oxidative stress. This study evaluates and compare the antioxidant potential of methanol extracts of P. incana leaves hemi-parasitic on Guava, Cashew, Mango and Kolanut trees using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) and Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC). P. incana leaves from kolanut exhibited a higher DPPH scavenging activity and reduces ferric ion to ferrous ion in a concentration dependent manner when compared with other test extracts while P. incana leaves from guava demonstrated the highest TAC when compared with other test extracts. The antioxidant profile shown by DPPH scavenging activity, FRAP, and TAC of the methanol extracts of P. incana leaves from the selected host trees in a dose dependent manner indicate that the extracts are rich source of antioxidants and can possibly potentiate the antioxidant potential in vivo and could serve as sources of antioxidants for nutritional and therapeutic purposes.
Thoughts on Choral Music Writings of Sam Asare-Bediako
Authors: Patrick Addaquay Alfred
Published: January 2023

This paper reveals a personal thought gathered on some choral works, known and unknown processes, of Sam Asare-Bediako as far as choral writings are concerned. It is an analytical view point conducted from my study and teaching of such pieces which are of academic discourse. In my opinion, the features discussed in this paper reveal critically the elements that form the major fundamental constructions of the choral works of Sam Asare-Bediako. The works were examined through teaching, listening and critical observational study of some music scores of the Composer. Using Bent’s description of such a study as musical perception, the study reveals certain unique processes the composer adapted in creating his works. The fundamental significance of the study was to unearth some stylistic thoughts on choral music compositions which are envisaged to help future generation of composers as well as scholars in the composition discipline to address issues pertaining to compositional styles.
Structural equation modeling of critical success factors in the programs of development regional
Authors: Al-Zwainy Faiq Mohammed Sarhan , Al-Marsomi Mohammed Salim Kh.
Published: January 2023

The Structural Equation Modeling SEM using SmartPLS.V3 software was used in this study to model the priority of CSFs of program management under four categories (program planning, strategy of the organization, stakeholders, and construction program performance) associated with Regional Development Programs RDPs in Iraqi provinces. Based on the literature review, the identified CSFs of program management have been explored through a systematic review approach. This model investigated the relationship and effect of CSFs on program management of regional development. The measurement model underwent three iterations to fulfil the threshold criterion, which included Cronbach's a being more than 0.7, CR being greater than 0.7, and AVE being more significant than 0.5. As a result, the model met the convergent validity. For every path modelling and hypothesis, the structural model is evaluated. The model produced a GoF of (0.524), regarded as sufficiently high to be considered for obtaining adequate global PLS model validity. The model's global GoF performance was also assessed, and the findings met the criteria. It is clear from the final model that there may be a connection between the main program management groups, as shown by the path model confirmed.
Investigating the Role of Learning Technology Adoption in Transforming Pakistan’s Higher Education Sector in the Post-pandemic Context
Authors: Ali Huma , Muhammad Shaukat Malik  , Jaffar Mishal
Published: January 2023

Tackling covid-19 and its spill-over effects on various aspects of the society is undoubtedly the most significant challenge faced by the modern world. In the past two years, there has been considerable research that has highlighted the issues and challenges associated with the pandemic. However, the other side of the story must be investigated as well i.e. the opportunity to ‘unbundle’ certain established practices. This research study focuses on Pakistan’s higher education sector, where the entire operational model of universities experienced a range of significant changes due to the pandemic. In this study, we investigate how ‘abrupt’ adoption of learning technology in Pakistani universities impacted the performance and engagement behaviors of two of the most important stakeholders, the students and the teachers. Data for the study has been collected from a sample of 360 teachers and 360 students using a survey questionnaire. This study used a two-phase study design in which the average age and gender differences for technology adaptability among online teachers and learners were compared through cross-tabulation of the teachers' and students' data. The adoption of learning technologies' mediating effect on the relationship between stakeholder engagement and performance were examined using SEM analysis. The results of this study quantified the weak mediator role that learning technology adoption played in the relationship between stakeholder engagement and performance. At a time, when technology integration within higher education is considered a ‘must’, our findings suggest that unplanned adoption and integration of technology can have negative consequences. Our analysis revealed that adoption of learning technology was a weak variable in the relationship between Engagement and Performance as it had a negative mediating effect and actually lessened the impact of the direct relationship between the variables.
KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF BROILER BREEDERS IN IRBEL CITY IN BREEDING PROCESS DURING OF THE GROWTH AND INCUBATION PERIODS
Authors: Hamed Ahmed S.
Published: January 2023

The study aimed to identifying the level of cognitive of broiler breeders in the breeding process with in of the growth and incubation period, and identifying the relationship between the cognitive level and some independent factors of breeders. The study included 11 agricultural sections in Erbil governorate. And the total breeders broiler (356), were randomly selected in ratio 20% from breeders in all agricultural sections. A number of (71) breeder the data collected by a questionnaire by a personal interview with broiler breeders Which consisted of two parts, the first part attached to factors independent of the educators and the second part attached to measure the level of knowledge for educators. The result showed that these was (77.5%) from breeders with low degrees "between" (23.4 - 45.46), and the average was (32.45) degree. The results have proved significant correlation between cognitive level and (age, academic achievement and exposure to extension information's level). As well as the study showed non-significant correlation between cognitive level and (number of year of the work in breeding, number of breeding hall). The study recommended increase of the extension services and activities such as (symposiums, training courses, extension magazines) Thereby increasing the degree of exposure of the information educators extension and thus in order to development cognitive level for breeders
Hierarchical self-assembly of amphiphilic building blocks into various supramolecular architectures
Authors: Dash Shib Shankar
Published: January 2023

Molecular self-assembly is a process to obtain a well defined structure from suitable starting materials. The study of self-assembly provides a fundamental understanding of the driving forces and co-operative interaction behind these processes. Among the plenty of molecules, an amphiphilic molecule, containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic counter parts is one of the interesting building blocks to study the self-assembly processes. In this short review, the hierarchical self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules into various supramolecular architectures such as vesicles, spheres, flowers, tubes and fibrillar networks of nano- to micrometer dimensions and gels have been discussed.
Green synthesis, characterization and applications of metal nanoparticles
Authors: Garai Chhabi
Published: January 2023

Nanotechnology is the most promising area of research for its wide range of applications. It deals with the creation and control of particles having size 1-100 nm at least one of their dimensions. Metal nano particles are important component of nanoscience. Various methods have been developed and modified for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles. Among the several methods biogenic reduction of metal salts to corresponding metal nano particle is a green method due to low cost, absence of hazardous chemicals, without drastic condition, very mild and eco-friendly reaction condition. In this review, bio based synthesis and applications of silver, gold and palladium nanoparticles have been discussed.
Evaluation of antiurolithiatic potential in Crataeva religiosa: An in vitro study
Authors: Napagoda Mayuri , Madhumadhavi Nisansala , Vimukthi Kanchana
Published: January 2023

Urolithiasis is the condition where urinary calculi are formed in the urinary tract. Although the recurrence of urinary calculi formation could not be prevented with modern medicine, the plant species used in folklore medicine could serve as potential sources of novel antiurolithiatic agents. Crataeva religiosa is a plant employed in indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka to dissolve urinary calculi and to treat other urinary disease conditions. Thus, herein, the antiurolithiatic potential of methanolic extract of bark of C. religiosa was studied under in vitro conditions using crystal nucleation, aggregation and dissolution assays. The in vitro assays revealed that the above extract is capable of preventing crystal nucleation and aggregation as well as dissolving the urinary calculi. Its efficacy was comparable with cystone, a marketed polyherbal combination and it indicated that the bark of C. religiosa was a potent and promising antiurolithiatic agent, in accordance with its use in traditional medicine. However, further investigations on its chemical profile and possible cytotoxic effects are required before developing it as a therapeutic agent.
A green route to phytofabricated synthesis of Gymnema sylvestre conjugated silver nanoparticles (GS-AgNPs) and its antimicrobial activity
Authors: Hasan Sk Nurul , Jana Sarat Chandra , Manna Subhankar , Dey Aditi , Wijesekera Kanchana , Roy Somenath , Napagoda Mayuri , Bag Braja Gopal
Published: January 2023

The plant-derived chemicals present in the leaf extract of Gymnema sylvestre (LEGS) commonly known as "Gurmer" has been utilized for the synthesis of Gymnema sylvestre conjugated silver nanoparticles (GS-AgNPs) at room temperature without any auxiliary reducing and capping agents. Spherical shaped GS-AgNPs of 26.6 nm average diameters were observed. A selective dose dependent antimicrobial activity of the freshly synthesized GS-AgNPs on both gram-positive Staphylococus aureus and gramnegative Proteus vulgaris strain showed the same minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value at 50 µg/mL, as revealed by in-vitro MIC assay. Zone inhibition study carried out by Disk agar diffusion (DAD) test showed that the GS-AgNPs is sensitive on both the bacteria cell having a comparatively better antimicrobial activity towards Gram-negative over Gram-positive bacteria. The synthesized GS-AgNPs showed very low toxic effect in normal human cells. Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCDHFDA) and ethidium bromide-acridine orange (EB-AO) staining studies revealed that the GS-AgNPs mainly produces Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) by altering its electron transport chain (ETC) system and it leads to cell death or necrosis through apoptosis of bacterial cells.
Green Synthesis of Habenaria edgeworthii (Vrddhi) Leaf Extract Conjugated Gold and Silver nanoparticles
Authors: Patra Soumen , Bag Braja Gopal
Published: January 2023

he antioxidant activity of the leaf extract of Habenaria edgeworthii (commonly known as Vrddhi) has been studied against a long lived 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical at room temperature. Green syntheses of Vrddhi Leaf extract conjugated gold and silver nanoparticles at room temperature have been reported.
Erythrodiol, an Oleanane-type Triterpenoid: Natural Resources and Medicinal importance
Authors: Panja Saikat Kumar
Published: January 2023

Erythrodiol, is a naturally abundant biologically active triterpenoid. It is the biosynthetic precurso r of pentacyclic oleanae-type triterpenic acids in plants. This is a dihydroxy triterpenoid having beta-amyrin type fused pentacyclic (6-6-6-6-6) carbon skeleton Herein, we have reviewed the various plant resources of this oleanane-type triterpenoid erythrodiol. Various pharamacological activities of erythrodiol have also been discussed.
Lycopodium Alkaloids from Thai Club Mosses
Authors: Ngernnak Chuleeporn , Thaisaenga Wachirasak , Thamnarak Wanlaya , Ruchirawat Somsak , Thasana Nopporn
Published: January 2023

The Lycopodiaceae family is the main source of Lycopodium alkaloids (LAs). The phytochemical constituents of alkaloid extract from seven species of Thai club mosses: Phlegmariurus carinatus, P. squarrosus, P. nummularifolius, P. phlegmaria, Lycopodiella cernua, Lycopodium clavatum and L. complanatum, were reviewed and classified into four major groups consisting of: lycopodine, lycodine, fawcettimine and phlegmarine (or
miscellaneous group). The phytochemical relationships between the genera, Phlegmariurus (4 species), Lycopodium (2 species) and Lycopodiella (1 species) were
investigated and reviewed based on their isolated Lycopodium alkaloids. The structures of 38 Lycopodium alkaloids are presented and some LAs are marked as key representatives for classification of the genera. The content of huperzine A in the club moss species was evaluated for biological activities. Some isolated LAs were potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors. This review focuses on the structural classification of the LAs isolated from Thai club mosses and their biological activities, especially acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity.
In vitro evaluation of UV-filtering and anti-tyrosinase potential in selected medicinal plants in Sri Lanka for the development of herbal cosmetics
Authors: Napagoda Mayuri , Kumari Maduwanthi , Samaranayake Udari
Published: January 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the in vitro Ultra-Violet(UV) filtering and anti-tyrosinase potential in several medicinal plants. The methanolic extract of Tagetes erecta has displayed a sun protection factor (SPF) of 40 and was found to be photostable. Furthermore, an extreamly potent tyrosinase inhibition (IC50 = 48.27 µg/mL) as well as antioxidant activity (EC50 = 14.82 µg/mL) were observed for the same extract revealing the high potential for the development of herbal cosmetics.
Biopolymer-based Films and Coatings: Emerging Technologies to Extend Shelf-life of Fruits and Vegetables
Authors: Devi L. Susmita , Purkayastha Manashi Das , Mukherjee Avik , Kumar Santosh
Published: January 2023

Worldwide, consumers demand for fresh and chemical free fresh fruits and vegetables
are continuously expanding, as these food items are rich in nutrition promoting good health and immunity. The primary challenge to cater to these increasing demands is the fact that fresh produce are perishable commodities, and need effective preservation strategies to successfully mitigate this challenge. Biopolymer based films and coatings have emerged as effective, biodegradable alternatives to their synthetic counterparts. Reinforcement of biopolymers with natural active agents such as essential oils and/or nanomaterials improves mechanical, thermal, barrier, and functional (antimicrobial and antioxidant) properties of these composite films and coatings. Numerous published reports have demonstrated that biopolymer-based films and coatings can effectively reduce weight loss, and postharvest decay such as biochemical and microbial spoilage of coated fresh fruits and vegetables resulting in their postharvest shelf-life extension by a few days to as long as a month. This review is a comprehensive account on applications of biopolymer based active, composite coatings and films for sustainable packaging of fresh produce.
Globalization and Redevelopment: The Crux of Aravind Adiga’s Last Man in Tower
Authors: Dr. Nidhi Gupta
Published: January 2023

The metro cities of India are under the influence of the real estate business. Mumbai, the center of India's commerce, is not exempt from the gentrification process. Mumbai is a city of new money and rising real estate in the twenty-first century. The novel Last Man in Tower raises the issues of globalization and redevelopment in Mumbai in the last few years. Further, Globalization has widely affected the morals of the social and cultural arena too. The novel also examines how English literature is affected by the ever-evolving current trends in the postcolonial age by globalisation, which is a sort of neo-colonialism. Like his debut novel The White Tiger, this novel also, Adiga has become the voice of the marginalized section by exposing the pitfall of urban development. This propulsive, explosive, insightful story coming out of the signature wit and magic of Adiga presents several interlinked issues of the teeming city of Mumbai. With great courage, Aravind Adiga explores the theme of lawlessness as the protagonist, Master Yogesh Murthy fails to receive justice and support from law, order, and even from the media. The crux of the novel revolves around the duality of human existence in the modern world and raises the question of whose rights should be preserved in case of a conflict between an individual and society. There are grave consequences of the redevelopment of societies which include not the only issue of compensation but also the larger issue of the acquisition of land, resettlement, rehabilitation, and participation in negotiation which can mitigate the darker side of redevelopment. The novel may be acclaimed as an example of post-modernist ethos seeking to explore the modern way of life. The present paper attempts to throw light on redevelopment and its social, economic, and political impact on society.
An Engagement with Life-Place Entanglements: An Ecocritical Reading of Anita Desai’s Fire on the Mountain
Authors: Samkaria Ashwarya
Published: January 2023

Through an ecocritical perspective, my paper is a geocritical study of Anita Desai’s novel Fire on the Mountain (1977) by analyzing the literary text’s engagement with the natural landscape as its platial setting and the textual representation of nature. My paper analyzes the presencing and representation of the environment and to what effect (and affect) has the place of Carignano (the site at which the story unfolds) been modelled as a life-place for the novel’s characters, to critically study the delineation of interdependence between organisms (both human and nonhuman) and their environment. Thus, my paper seeks to emphasize the relationality between the characters and their environment to analyze how the spatial discourse effectively shapes the characters’ mindscapes and ecological visions respectively.
Aplicação do Método de Análise Hierárquica para a seleção de soluções alternativas de tratamento de esgoto doméstico
Authors: Tres Vanessa , Rodrigues de Azevedo Júlio César , Garcia Knapik Heloise
Published: January 2023

Escolher a melhor forma de tratamento de esgoto doméstico requer análises que permitem a tomada de decisão sobre as soluções ideais de implantação, conforme as particularidades de cada regionalidade, principalmente quando se trata de áreas rurais e isoladas dependentes de soluções descentralizadas. Assim, por meio deste estudo, o método de análise hierárquica — Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) — foi utilizado com base em um levantamento de dados sobre sistemas de tratamento simplificados existentes em municípios de clima temperado sem estação de seca, para avaliar os sistemas prioritários em diferentes cenários considerando-se indicadores ambientais, sociais e técnico-econômicos. Entre os resultados para os cenários realizados, o reator anaeróbio de fluxo ascendente compacto, o tanque séptico e filtro anaeróbio, bem como o tanque séptico e sistema alagado construído de fluxo subsuperficial vertical foram as soluções que se mostraram as mais indicadas seguindo os indicadores utilizados e as informações existentes. Destaca-se que os resultados se referem à área de estudo em questão, sendo necessárias novas aplicações do método em diferentes regiões climáticas. Com a aplicação da metodologia, a ferramenta AHP mostrou ser um método viável para auxiliar na tomada de decisão quanto à seleção de sistemas de tratamento de esgoto em áreas rurais, o qual, atrelado ao planejamento municipal em saneamento básico, auxilia na otimização dos recursos existentes. A sensibilidade do método revelou a importância de sua aplicação com dados coletados in loco,além da incorporação de opiniões públicas e de especialistas na contribuição do grau de importância dos critérios e indicadores utilizados.
Efectos de la pandemia en la comunicación y la optimización de recursos. Una reflexión a partir de una institución de educación superior
Authors: Rivas Sepulveda Edith , Mora Perez César Omar
Published: January 2023

Este artículo presenta una reflexión sobre las nuevas formas de interacción oral y acceso al conocimiento con la implementación de diferentes tecnologías de la información en la formación de estudiantes universitarios durante el periodo de pandemia (Covid 19), así como algunos de los efectos más significativos, tanto en el aprovechamiento y desarrollo de habilidades digitales necesarias en nuestro contexto actual de acelerados cambios tecnológicos, como en la eficiencia de los recursos económicos para la formación, capacitación y mejora de las condiciones de los profesores universitarios. Se concluye que entre los efectos de la pandemia esa dicotomía entre lo presencial y lo virtual se ve desdibujada, es necesario mantener un equilibrio con dinámicas que propicien la interacción y comunicación personal entre estudiantes, profesores y directivos, así como continuar explorando y explotando las tecnologías que hacen posible potencializar las habilidades digitales, la eficiencia de recursos, optimización del tiempo y la creación de grupos de trabajo multidisciplinario, tanto nacionales como internacionales.
Paisaje, diseño y género
Authors: De Piero Paula
Published: January 2023

El paisaje de las áreas verdes públicas no es un espacio neutro al género y, por lo tanto, su diseño puede influir en la reproducción de desigualdades impactando en la calidad de la vida urbana. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo examinar los usos de las/os usuarias/os en tres espacios verdes públicos del barrio de Parque Patricios ubicado al sur de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, a fin de dar cuenta desde la perspectiva de género, las diferentes actividades que se realizan y formas de habitar estas áreas públicas moldeando el paisaje.
INTERET DE L’OSTEOSYNTHESE PAR VIS A COMPRESSION DANS LA PRISE EN CHARGE DES FRACTURES DU COL FEMORAL INSTABLES CHEZ LES PATIENTS FRAGILES
Authors: RANDRIANIRINA Andrimpitia , Holinirina Randriambololona Veromboahangy \ , Zo Lalaina Andrianina Rabemazava Alexandrio , Jean Claude Razafimahandry Henri , Duval Solofomalala Gaëtan
Published: January 2023

Introduction : Le traitement des fractures du col fémoral déplacées reste à débattre devant un patient fragile. Dans ces conditions, une méthode chirurgicale moins invasive mais stable peut constituer une alternative thérapeutique de l’arthroplastie. L’objectif de ce travail était de montrer l’intérêt de l’ostéosynthèse par les vis à compression dans la prise en charge des fractures du col fémoral.

Patients et méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une étude rétrospective et descriptive sur une période de 12 mois allant du 1er novembre 2018 au 31 octobre 2019, des patients opérés pour une fracture du col fémoral par des vis à compression du système BIFIXE®.  Cette étude a été réalisée au sein du centre hospitalier de Mont-de-Marsan.

Résultats : La série était composée de 16 patients, dont pour 6 patients (37,5%), présentaient une contre-indication anesthésique et de l’arthroplastie. L’âge moyen des patients était de 81,06 ans avec une prédominance féminine. On notait des comorbidités dans 81,25% des cas et parmi les patients, 56,25% présentaient une altération de l’état général à leur admission.  Le score ASA était de 3 dans 62,50% des cas et ASA 2 dans 37,50%. Les fractures instables prédominaient dont Garden III (37,5%) et Garden IV (18,75%). Les patients étaient opérés avant les 48e  heures dans 81,25% des cas et la durée moyenne de l’intervention était de 33 minutes. Le score de PMA révélait un excellent résultat dans 37,5% et bon 25%. Des complications étaient constatées dans 37,5% des cas et concernaient essentiellement les patients classés Garden III et IV.

Conclusion: L’ostéosynthèse par des vis à compression des fractures du col fémoral était à la fois un acte peu invasif et stable. Devant les des difficultés de décisions thérapeutiques des patients fragiles présentant des fractures du col fémoral  instables, elle pourrait constituer une meilleure alternative dans l’impossibilité de réaliser une arthroplastie.
TOURISM AS A FACTOR OF ECONOMIC GROWTH: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS FOR ARMENIA/ԶԲՈՍԱՇՐՋՈՒԹՅՈՒՆԸ ՈՐՊԵՍ ՏՆՏԵՍԱԿԱՆ ԱՃԻ ԳՈՐԾՈՆ. ՓՈՐՁԱՌԱԿԱՆ ՎԵՐԼՈՒԾՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՄԱՐ/ТУРИЗМ КАК ФАКТОР ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РОСТА։ ЭМПИРИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ ДЛЯ АРМЕНИИ
Authors: Kharatyan Alvard , Tigranyan Varsik
Published: January 2023

In recent years, the question of whether tourism contributes to long-run economic growth has been widely discussed in the touristic literature, but the results of empirical research remain conflicting. The Tourism-led growth hypothesis (TLGH) has been introduced, according to which international tourism is a strategic factor of economic growth in the long run. The COVID-19 pandemic reaffirmed the need for countries to test this hypothesis empirically as most countries recognize the crucial role of tourism in economic recovery. If the TLGH is valid, more resources should be allocated to the tourism industry than it was before.

This study investigates the causal relations between tourism development (TD) and economic growth for the Armenian economy by using econometric methodology of unit root testing, cointegration analysis, Granger causality testing and Vector Autoregression (VAR) modeling. The results of a cointegration test indicate that there is no long-run equilibrium relationship between real GDP and real tourism receipts. Our findings have also empirically demonstrated that Tourism-Led Growth Hypothesis (TLGH) is not held in the case of Armenia. The outcomes of Granger causality test imply a bilateral causal relationship between tourism development and economic growth. TD-economic growth short-run interactions were estimated using the VAR model.
study on good hygiene practices to stay healthy and protect unborn child during pregnancy
Authors: Mehta Hemangi D. , Mehta Daxa N. , Dave Nilambari R.
Published: January 2023

Pregnant women are more vulnerable to infection by germs in the environment. Keeping the body clean helps prevent infection. Washing hands with soap is the most important hygiene action she can take, especially before preparing food and after going to the toilet. If possible, a pregnant woman should wash her body every day with clean water — especially her genital area. Dental hygiene is also important during pregnancy because increased estrogen levels can cause swelling and increased sensitivity in gum tissues. The aim of this study was to check knowledge of pregnant women on good hygiene practices to stay healthy and protect unborn child.The survey of 72 pregnant women was conducted with questionnaire through Google forms on the knowledge ofhygiene practices during pregnancy. Most respondents(76.39%)had knowledge of body hygiene during pregnancy. Almost all the respondents (73.61%)had knowledge of pregnancy striae treatments. All the respondents (100%) had knowledge on clothing hygiene (e.g. cleanliness & sterile). Around 69.44 %respondents had knowledge on addictioneffects and 63.88 % had knowledge on dental hygiene.
La priorización de mejorar el desempeño de los profesores como criterio de calidad en educación universitaria
Authors: Lobos Rivera Marlon Elías , Flamenco Cortez Marvin Josué
Published: January 2023

En el contexto educativo universitario, la calidad en materia de educación es un tema complejo (Bodero, 2014) tanto en su definición como en la forma de evaluarse; pues, es un procesoque toda institución universitaria tiene en cuenta al momento de explicar su quehacer académico y formativo en la sociedad. La calidad educativa se divide en múltiples factores, como infraestructura adecuada, componente tecnológico, personal administrativo eficiente, entre otras. No obstante, el factor de mayor relevancia es la calidad de sus docentes, puesto que son quienes tienen la función educativa de introducir al estudiante en su respectiva ciencia o disciplina científica de estudio y formativa, donde lo preparan para desenvolverse en el terreno profesional y humano (Sanz et al., 2014). Sin embargo, no basta que el profesor imparta su clase, asigne tareas y aplique un examen. Su función trasciende más allá de las aulas de clase, convirtiéndose en el indicador más importante en términos de calidad educativa. Es por lo anterior que, aunque la calidad educativa tiene distintos componentes, se debe priorizar el fortalecimiento en la calidad de desempeño de sus profesores.
La pastoral contextual la iglesia como casa de la transformación
Authors: Cárcamo Juan Carlos
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo ofrece los resultados de una investigación documental realizada para analizar la idea de una «pastoral contextual», con el propósito de hacer una revisión crítica de la literatura pertinente que pueda proponer principios y elementos que sirvan de guía a quienes ejercen el ministerio pastoral, para incrementar el impacto y el beneficio en las personas a quienes atienden, logrando, de ese modo, una transformación humana adecuada a las necesidades de cada espacio y momento en que intervienen. El artículo revisa el marco histórico en que se desenvuelve la noción del trabajo pastoral, partiendo desde su origen en el modelo misionero europeizado y compara las ideas de diversos autores, confrontándolas con otra serie de categorías propias del ámbito del ministerio pastoral realizado por las diferentes congregaciones de corte evangélico y de raíz histórica en el protestantismo, pero se sitúa en una perspectiva latinoamericana, aunque extrapola su análisis a los contextos considerados del Sur global. La investigación propone como resultado un marco de análisis desde el cual se propone partir para cambiar la lógica de intervención pastoral, a fin de que sea más dialogante con el contexto en que se desarrolla. Ese marco modelo de Pastoral contextual lo denomina: «La Casa de la Transformación.»
Desarrollo de un prototipo de un sistema para incidencia de servicios informáticos para el Hospital Nacional Zacamil
Authors: Cornejo Hernández Saúl Antonio , Ventura Aguilar Yancy Steffany
Published: January 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación es desarrollar un prototipo de un sistema para las incidencias de servicio informático para el Hospital Nacional “Dr. Juan José Fernández” Zacamil, conocido como Hospital Zacamil, el cual permitirá a la unidad de Informática como a sus usuarios tener una herramienta para gestionar los problemas con sus equipos informáticos. La Metodología que se utilizó para el desarrollo de este proyecto fue investigar sobre las diferentes tecnologías, que permitiera el desarrollo de los objetivos planteados, y de esta forma cumplir con las necesidades encontradas, seguidamente se establecieron estrategias de cómo se desarrollaría el proyecto de innovación por medio de un diseño de desarrollo, así como el uso de lenguajes de programación, logrando satisfacer necesidades identificadas por medio del diagnóstico inicial que permitió la recopilación de datos. Entre los principales resultados obtenidos estuvieron, el desarrollo de un prototipo funcional que ayudara a la gestión de incidencias informáticas, permitiendo la organización de incidente por prioridad y la administración de proveedores. Durante la evaluación de satisfacción se tuvieron cinco criterios que midieron el diseño, portabilidad y el funcionamiento del software, se lograron superar las demandas de los usuarios, sin embargo, el software fue creado bajo un diseño escalable, que puede ser mejorado en cada actualización. En conclusión, este proyecto permitió establecer un orden de prioridades en el proceso de brindar el soporte técnico informático en las diferentes unidades, estableciendo una comunicación efectiva con los usuarios para el monitoreo de la gestión de incidentes, para solventar los problemas de los equipos informáticos que presentan.
Evaluación ecológica rápida del área natural el Balsamar en los municipios de Cuisnahuat y San Julián, Sonsonate
Authors: Mendoza Abarca Israel Ernesto , Linares Flores José Rodrigo
Published: January 2023

Actualmente el Área Natural El Balsamar (en proceso declaratorio) no cuenta con un plan de manejo o un diagnóstico reciente que permita determinar el estado actual de las comunidades biológicas del área. Por tal razón, a través de una Evaluación Ecológica Rápida (EER), se analizó el estado actual de especies de Anfibios y reptiles; Aves; Mamíferos y Estratos vegetales. Los resultados brindaron información biológica de gran importancia, actualizada y que podrá utilizarse como un insumo técnico científico que dé mayor peso y sustento biológico al proceso declaratorio de Área Natural Protegida por parte del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN). El registro y levantamiento de información en campo se hizo con metodologías propias para cada taxón o grupo biológico. Se realizó un esfuerzo de muestreo que comprendió tres viajes de campo, durante los meses de septiembre y octubre del presente año. Cada viaje comprendió dos noches y tres días para un total de 9 días de trabajo en campo. Se identificaron 19 especies y 18 familias de anfibios y reptiles, dos reptiles y un anfibio en categoría de Amenaza; 56 especies de aves dentro de 26 familias, que representaron el 10.10% de las especies registradas en el país, dos especies de aves en categoría de Amenaza y una En Peligro. Además, 14 especies de mamíferos terrestres y 8 especies de quirópteros, pertenecientes a 12 familias; 25 especies de árboles con un volumen maderable de 1138.67 m3, 28 arbustivas y 87 especies herbáceas.
Análisis del Conocimiento en Promoción de la Salud Ambiental del Personal Administrativo de la Red Integrada de Salud Cajamarca – Perú
Authors: Carrera-Taica Segundo Rafael , Castillo-Santa-María Bessy
Published: January 2023

La estrategia de promoción de la salud busca vigorizar los servicios salubristas, utilizando la gestión territorial, abordando los determinantes sociales de la salud los mismos que afectan en diferentes grados a las personas y a la población en general, reformulando el enfoque de intervención recuperativo por el empoderamiento ciudadano en salud, para generar entornos y comportamientos que contribuyan en el óptimo progreso del curso de vida de los individuos. Objetivo: analizar el conocimiento en promoción de la salud ambiental del personal administrativo de la red integrada de salud Cajamarca, Metodología: se trabajó con un enfoque de investigación cualitativo, paradigma interpretativo utilizando la técnica de la entrevista con el posterior análisis mediante la triangulación, Resultados: el conocimiento en promoción de la salud ambiental del personal administrativo esta circunscrito a su labor gestora priorizando el cumplimiento de sus tareas institucionales, desvinculándose considerablemente del accionar operativo, Conclusiones: la efectividad de las actividades que promocionan está supeditada al conocimiento operativo del cuidado de la salud para incentivar la prevención de la enfermedad.
The criteria for establishing and maintaining an optimal governance model for public procurement
Authors: Komšić Nikola
Published: January 2023

The objective of this paper is to analyze methodologies for evaluating public procurement system, as well as, statistical data, in order to determine which elements can be identified as essential for establishing an optimal governance model for public procurement and to provide recommendations how to maintain it. Public procurement system consists of a process that involves policies and procedures which are aimed at acquiring the goods, services and works which are essential for accomplishing goals, responsibilities and critical activities of public entities and institutions, which contribute to the overall normal functioning of country’s economy and well-being of its citizens, at large. On the other hand, public procurement system can be viewed as a tool for assessing if a country is prepared to avoid or to mitigate the negative effects caused by emergency events. This was especially the case during the past two years, since there was a worldwide emergency situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic since the 2020. Other recent extreme events, such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, social events and wars, have challenged the preparedness of public procurement systems to respond and secure essential and vital functions of countries, regions and global world economy. These emergency events have shown that no country in the world is immune to negative effects which manifest as either a lack of necessary, many times, vital goods or services or in the worst case, the loss of human life. Therefore, it is important to question again if the preparedness of public procurement system can contribute to alleviate these extreme situations and if it can contribute to determine what should be considered the optimal governance model for public procurement.