bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Living on the Edge: Securitization Supervision and Characterization Problems
Authors: Ramos-Muñoz David
Published: March 2022

Ramos-Muñoz holds that financial regulation’s trouble to tackle securitization’s problems is but the tip of a great iceberg, for the question should not be in what category does securitization fit, but whether such categories make sense at all.
Credit Suisse International v. Stichting Vestia Groep [2014] EWHC 3103 (Comm)
Authors: Reumers Michele , Ermers Jeroen
Published: March 2022

Late 2011, the Dutch social housing association Vestia was headed for financial ruin in the Netherlands because Vestia faced margin calls from banks with which it had entered into derivative contracts, and Vestia would be unable to put up the requested collateral. This resulted in a dispute between Vestia and Credit Suisse International that led to the Credit Suisse International v. Stichting Vestia Group [2014] EWHC 3103 (Comm) court decision.
Taxation of Foreign Foundations in Light of EU Law
Authors: Werlauff Erik
Published: March 2022

In Denmark the qualification for tax purposes of a foreign foundation has so far been decided on the basis purely of national tax law. This article argues that it is necessary to consider European law in the testing because it creates a restriction on the freedom of establishment and capital movement if the foundation is not approved as the ‘beneficial owner’ of the income received by the foundation. Such restriction must be able to be justified on the grounds of compelling reasons, suitability and proportionality.
New Countries Are Applying the Harmonized System Nomenclature: Update 2009
Authors: Weerth Carsten
Published: March 2022

More and more countries and economic regions are applying the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonized System Convention). This paper examines, in the update 2009, the new countries which are using the worldwide uniform language of trade since 2007 and 2008 and which are going to apply the tariff scheme from 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Administrative and Judicial Review of Anti-dumping Determinations in Brazil
Authors: Monteiro de Carvalho Carol , Balassiano Andrea Weiss
Published: March 2022

This collection of articles analyses the problems with judicial review of trade remedy determinations in ten user countries - Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and the United States - and is a follow-up to similar studies in 2004 and 2007 respectively. Each article succinctly describes the major problems with judicial review in their jurisdictions covering the period from 2001 to 2010 with an aim to examine the effectiveness of judicial review (and/or, where applicable, review by an administrative tribunal) of trade remedy determinations in the light of Article 13 of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement. Two problems have been underlined: (1) the excessively long duration of the judicial review procedures; and (2) the considerable deference given to the administrative authorities on substantive issues by the courts typically on account of the technicality of the anti-dumping determinations and the absence of expert judges versed with trade remedy laws. These two problems have deeply impacted the effectiveness of the judicial review systems in most jurisdictions investigated and the situation is far from what is envisaged in Article 13 of the ADA. Both problems are related to the absence of specialized courts and chambers with judges trained in trade remedy laws. In contrast, the United States and India - the only two countries that have specialized courts - have effective judicial review systems. For the ten year period covered by this study, the ten countries investigated can be divided into two groups as regards the recourse to judicial review of anti-dumping determinations. One group comprises the European Union, India, Mexico and the United States where judicial review of anti-dumping determinations has been frequent. The second group comprises the remaining countries namely Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Indonesia and South Africa where judicial reviews have been more limited. In fact the judicial review systems for trade remedy determinations in countries such as China and Indonesia are in the early stages of development.
Improving Trade Facilitation in Developing Countries: The Role of Affordable Customs Guarantees
Authors: Creskoff Stephen , Kielbas Robert
Published: March 2022

Customs financial guarantees are guarantees given to Customs to assure that duties, taxes and other fees and penalties assessed against traders will be paid. These guarantees can play a critical role in facilitating trade. However, they are either not available or not affordable for small and medium size businesses in many developing countries. This article explains the importance of these guarantees for modern border operations and trade facilitation, discusses several donor attempts to improve guarantees in developing countries, and outlines how affordable customs guarantee programs can be developed and implemented where they are not currently available.
The Dutiability of Royalty Payments: The Impact of the World Customs Organizations Advisory Opinion 4.15
Authors: Cuadros Miguel A. Rodriguez , Cannistra Daniel
Published: March 2022

The dutiability of royalties and license fees is one of the most controversial topics that has arisen since the Customs Valuation Agreement adopted transaction value as the primary basis for the calculation of customs duties and import taxes. The dutiability of a royalty payment depends not only on meeting the conditions set forth in Article 8(c) of the Customs Valuation Agreement, but also on the analysis of the influence and control of the parties or the contractual terms agreed by them. The analysis of the influence and control of the parties or their explicit contractual terms (the control/influence-and contractual approach) has also taken into consideration in a recent advisory opinion issued by the WCO Technical Committee on Customs Valuation. The purpose of this article is to analyze the latest Advisory Opinion 4.15 issued by this Committee in 2013, explain its application on the control/influence-and contractual approaches, and explore how these two approaches have been applied by different countries.
Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing: Legal Rules, Practices - A China Case Study - and Proposals to Address the Significant Concern for Cost-Efficient Compliance and Trade Facilitation
Authors: Jiang Zhaokang
Published: March 2022

The intertwined relationship between Customs valuation and transfer pricing has caused significant concern of costs for international trade compliance and efficiency. There are sets of international and national rules for the two related matters of similar purpose, and the gap between the rules and administrations is obvious and room to improve significant. The China case study calls the public and private sectors to work together for a better business climate for compliance and efficiency in this regard. Especially, we propose that the public sector to improve: (1) Awareness and willingness of rule-based fair and efficient administration; (2) Capacity Building; (3) International Model Legislation; (4) Transparency and Consistency with Detailed Implementing Rules and Reasoning-based Ruling Program; (5) Data Sharing and Risk Management; (6) Inter-agency Cooperation; (7) Functional Reorganization; (8) Standards, Methods, Documentation Compliance Requirements and Liabilities for Encouraging Compliance; (9) Analysis from the Legal and Reasoning Perspectives; (10) Reconciliation and Refund Mechanism.
Transmission Effect of Uncertainties in USA & China Trade Spat on West Africa Trade Relationships
Authors: Ume Kalu Ebere , Okoyeuzu Chinwe , Ukpere Wilfred Isioma
Published: March 2022

We investigated the transmission effects of the trade spat between the United States and China on the relative trade openness of the West African sub-region. We found that economic policy uncertainty in China positively and significantly influence relative openness and the trade war is a positively significant driver of relative openness of the West African economy to China unlike the United States, with no significant influence in the short run, but a relative elasticity of 32% in the long run of openness to the trade war. The speed of adjustment as shown by the error correction representation is faster in openness to China than it is for the United States. As the economies of the West African sub-region appear vulnerable to the trade war and uncertainties in the United States and China, it is expected that deliberate policy mitigants be put in place to cushion the transmission effects of the trade war.
Book Review : Progressing the Triple Wins for Trade, Development and Environment in the Age of Sustainability and a Post PandemicWorld Order. A Review of Trade and Environment Governance at the World Trade Organization Committee on Trade and Environment, Manuel A.J. Teehankee. Wolters Kluwer.
Authors: Jha Veena
Published: March 2022

Trade law, Environment, EU law, Trade dispute, Arbitration, Dispute settlement, WTO, Export restrictions, Article XX, preferential trade agreement, timber
Advertising Restrictions versus the Freedom to Provide Services
Authors: van den Bergen Kimberley
Published: March 2022

In order to protect consumers from excessive television advertising and to create a level playing field for all broadcasters within the European Union (EU), the Audiovisual Media Services Directives sets rules regarding television advertising. Stricter national rules on television advertising are permitted provided they are in compliance with Union Law. Italy used national regulation to impose different maximum transmission times for advertising on pay-TV broadcasters and free-to-air broadcasters. This case-note on SKY-Italia discusses whether the different maximum transmission times for television advertising are compatible with the general principle of equal treatment within EU law and with various fundamental freedoms of the internal market. Is it justified to restrict the freedom to provide services defined in Article 56 TFEU by the 'public interest' of consumer protection or is the national rule an example of a purely economic and political consideration resulting in a distortion of competition?
Delegation of Rulemaking Power to European Standards Organizations: Reconsidered
Authors: Medzmariashvili Megi
Published: March 2022

The concerns about the legality of delegation of rule-making power to standards bodies have long been raised in academic circles. The common ground of criticism is based on the Meroni doctrine, and the view that co-regulation via standardization falls short of Meroni requirements, particularly, is not restrained with administrative and judicial control.

The present submission reconsiders the delegation debate in light of the recent developments at the legislative level, i.e. adoption of Regulation 1025/2012, and in case law, namely the ESMA and James Elliott cases. It argues that the current changes leave room for viewing delegation to European standards bodies as lawful if constrained by a judicial review. In turn, the James Elliott case creates an opportunity to establish the CJEU’s jurisdiction over harmonized European standards and to ensure legal accountability.
Revealing the Potential of the EU  Turkey Customs Union: Case C-65/16, Istanbul Lojistik, 19 October 2017, ECLI:EU: C:2017:770
Authors: Göçmen Ilke
Published: March 2022

The Istanbul Lojistik decision is the first preliminary ruling on the Association Council Decision no 1/95 (ACD 1/95). On the basis of this judgment, it is submitted that, via Article 66 of ACD 1/95, not only the prohibition on custom duties and charges having equivalent effect, but also the prohibition on discriminatory or protective internal taxation and the prohibition on quantitative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect under ACD 1/95 will have the same meaning with their equivalents under EU internal market law. Besides, it is predicted that future questions might arise on whether an applicant may use the principle of state liability with ACD 1/95, whether the lack of agricultural products within the scope of EU – Turkey Customs Union will pose a problem, and whether cases where it is hard to decide that either goods or services is the applicable freedom of movement will cause problems.
Interdependência entre os Procedimentos de Anulação e de Execução (II): Proposta de Reforma da Lei Brasileira
Authors: Kleinheisterkamp Jan
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT: This article continues the analysis of the relationship between the proceedings for setting aside and enforcement of international awards made in the country in which enforcement is being sought. It has already been shown in the previous article (in the 2004 volume of this journal at page 96) that the solution retained in the Uncitral Model Law is flawed in this respect, since it admits raising grounds for objecting the awards efficacy in enforcement proceedings even if the time limit for raising the identical grounds in setting-aside proceedings has elapsed. This time limit is therefore rendered totally moot. The Brazilian Arbitration Act of 1996 has reproduced this legislative flaw in an even more ambiguous way in its article 33. Although the practical implications of this original lapse have been rather limited, the reform of the general law on execution of 2005 by Act nº 11.232 has seriously aggravated the inconsistencies and their consequences. This article shows the consequences of this development and provides for a suggestion de lege lata that would eliminate these problems once and for all.
La Clause Relative à lExclusion des Avantages (Denial of Benefits Clause) Dans la Jurisprudence Arbitrale Récente en Matière DInvestissement: Réflexions Sur Les Affaire
Authors: Hamida Walid Ben
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT: Provided in certain investment treaties, denial of benefits clause raises many problems of interpretation before arbitral tribunals. In this article, the author analyzes the clause in the light of the recent arbitral jurisprudence rendred under Article 17 of Energy Charter Treaty. Studying mainly Amto and Yikos decisions, he examines the arbitrability of the denial of benefits and the requirements a state must meet to exercise its rights under this clause.
The Role of Mediation in Arbitration: The Use and the Challenges of Multi-tiered Clauses in International Agreements
Authors: Santos Mauricio Gomm Ferreira dos
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT: This article provides a general overview of the benefits and challenges of using multitiered clauses in international commercial contracts. As international trade grows and parties to international contracts seek speedier and more cost-effective mechanisms for resolving their disputes, it is likely that the use of multi-tiered clauses will increase. While multi-tiered clauses can provide greater flexibility to respond to various types of disputes that may arise in a contractual relationship, these clauses can also present various challenges. The main challenge in utilizing these types of clauses is generally a result of poor or careless drafting. The way in which a multi-tiered clause is structured and drafted can undermine the very benefits that these types of clauses are expected to offer. Keeping this in mind, a well-drafted multi-tiered clause can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a contractual relationship, giving the parties multiple avenues for resolving their dispute. This flexibility can help the parties arrive to a more mutually beneficial resolution of the dispute or in cases where the parties desire a long-term contractual relationship, help preserve that relationship.
Descoperirile arheologice din hotarul localităţii Gaj (Serbia). Colecţia Almásy / Archaeological FindingsAt the Border Area of Gaj (Serbia). Almásy Collection
Authors: Szentmiklosi Alexandru , Kopeczny Zsuzsanna , Bălărie Andrei
Published: March 2022

The names of five scientific personalities-Almásy György, Chernel István, Miske Kálmán, Bella Lajos and BódogMilleker, whose evolutions met in a relatively short period of time because of the particularities of the twoarchaeological sites, are linked to the Gaj findings.If Almásy György can be thanked for his focus and effort in starting the archaeological research, it was MiskeK. and Bella L. who introduced these discoveries into the archaeological literature of the time, and consequentlyto the general interest into these findings, they had started the first archaeological researches. But we owe most toB. Milleker, whose scientific work continues to be not only a tool but also a reference point for his commitment tothe preservation of the vestiges of the past and to the conduct of archaeological research according to scientific criteria.the archaeological findings at Gaj-Beli Breg demonstrate the existence of a cremation necropolis belonging tothe Žuto Brdo-Gârla Mare culture, where together with elements from the “classical” stage of the culture, there arealso pottery vessels whose shape and ornaments plead for an earlier chronological classification, contemporary tothe evolution of the Szeremle-Bjelo Brdo group.The Gaj-Csollak-féle malom and Beli Breg findings became part of the archaeological literature and despite theirmistaken location (Kovin area), the particularities of the artifacts discovered there turned the two sites into majorreference points in the pre-history of the Banat region.
Sârbii la 1848–1849, în Banat şi Vojvodina / The Serbs from Banat and Vojvodina in 1848–1849
Authors: Milin Miodrag
Published: March 2022

The topic discussed in the paper deliberately selects a timeframe (1848 – 1849) and not the reference to thegenerally approached process called “Revolution”, though for European historiography it is tempting to labelevents and processes rather than mere periods. In the particular case of the Serbs in Banat and Vojvodina, thehistorical period encounters several distinctive features.The Serbs were committed from the beginning to the national liberation movement, with antagonism tothe emerging reborn Hungarian state which, in its turn, had its own antagonism towards the Habsburg Empire.Therefore, the movement of Serbs (who were deeply conservative) supported by the claims contained in the“Illyrian privileges” developed by the Habsburg Crown, vehemently challenged the new Hungarian statehood.When the legitimate March government tried, in its first six months, to maintain at least a formal compromisewith the Empire, the Serbs found themselves in a state of “rebellion” both against Budapest and against the Crown.When the secession of Hungary became fait accompli, the status of Serbs in the civil war between the Crownand the Hungarian rebels, improved significantly. Already in December of 1848 the camarilla of the new Emperorin Innsbruck showed some signs of encouragement for the cause of the Serbs (e. g. the Patriarchate and Vojvodinaorganization, in the spirit of the old privileges).Such aspirations, which the Serb borderland guards nurtured dearly, had been systematically fed bysuch actions as the systematic recruitment and equipping of the military amongst the “volunteers” to theGovernment in Belgrade, which vigorously pursued its own objective, described in the Načertanije plan in1844. This plan stated as objectives the liberation of the Balkan region and the regeneration of a large Serbianstate (Yugoslavia).The new state structure of Vojvodina, born out of the political will of the Empire combined with the wareffort of the land guards (more precisely, due to the decisive support of “volunteers” of the Prime Minister IlijaGarašanin in Belgrade), did not reflect the reality of the alleged corporate beneficiaries. It was more a passing whimof Vienna, a provisional state, meant to punish the “betrayal” of Hungarian magnates. It is no surprise, therefore,that it ended, unexpectedly, quite soon, due to new different reasons of state.
Ein Bronzeschwert ägäisch-anatolischen typs aus dem Museum von Varna, Bulgarien
Authors: Athanassov Bogdan , Krauß Raiko , Slavèev Vladimir
Published: March 2022

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Organizarea unor acţiuni de salvare (în anul 1944) a evreilor din Ungaria şi Transilvania de nord. Contribuţii istoriografice (1990-1994) / Organization Of Rescue Actions (In 1944) Of Jews From Hungary And Northern Transylvania. Historiographic Contributions (1990-1994)
Authors: Faur Antonio
Published: March 2022

After the events of December 1989 all impediments with regard to restoring some aspects of the past, from the perspective of truth were vanished. A positive consequence of this new reality was to enhance research on actions to save Jews (in the spring and summer of 1944) from a certain death, by passing accross the border through the medium of experienced guides, from Hungary and Northern Transylvania in Romania. In this paper, the author uses the testimonies which have been published during 1990–1994 (as, for example those signed by the lawyer Aurel Socol). In addition to the interviews published by Mânase Radnev and to other books and articles about the “Jewish martyrs” (among these the article of historian Pompiliu Teodor is distinguished).
Instrucţiune privind organizarea Banatului Timişan (7 octombrie 1717) / Instruction regarding the organisation of Banat of Temes region (October 7, 1717)
Authors: Glăvan Ciprian
Published: March 2022

After the conquest of Timişoara by the Habsburgs in 1716, the new administration of the province proceeded with the organisation of the region, even before the Peace of Passarowitz (1718) o"cially awarded the Banat region and its capital Timişoara to the Habsburg Empire. #e present instruction, issued on October 7, 1717, was addressed to Alexander von Kallanek and Ignatz Hahn, which were appointed as the members of a commission meant to prepare the permanent organisation of the imperial province Banat of Temes. #ese dispositions of the central authorities from Vienna were partially modi$ed later, but that comes as no surprise given the fact that, in spite of reports received from Banat, they did not yet fully know the real situation of this region. #e present study handles di%erent aspects, regarding the initial organisation of the province e.g. administrative, demographic or religious aspects.
Sustainable Agroforestry Crop Rotation System for the Tropics: A Theoretical Exposition
Authors: Lawrence Sir Anthony Wakwe
Published: March 2022

Population pressure is the key reason that has been reducing the duration of fallow in shifting cultivation. In many places, it has changed to bush fallow and subsequently is going towards the need to use available arable lands continuously. As a result, soil productivity is declining since long fallow is required for its regeneration after land is planted for a few years. An agroforestry tree crop/arable crop rotation system was proposed to mimic the natural fallow system and improve nutrient recycling through litter drops, which will improve soil organic matter. As soil organic matter improves the soil structure in addition to the ability of the soil to retain nutrients and water, the land becomes suitable for continuous crop production with appropriate fertilization regimes. The proposed tree crop/arable crop rotation will therefore result in continuous generation of income from harvestable produce in the rotation system year in year out. The paper, equally elucidated on other benefits of rotating tree crops with arable crops on the same land towards achieving maximum land productivity and obtaining benefits from the land without subjecting the land to the traditional fallowing system. This intervention will reduce abject poverty (SDG1), reduce acute hunger (SDG2), promote sustainable economic activities and growth, increase employment and decent work (SDG8) and promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation (SDG9). The paper also identified the challenges associated with this type of rotation system and proffered suggestions on how to ameliorate such challenges.
Evaluation of in-vitro thrombolytic potential of hydroalcoholic extracts of Citrus limon leaves, Tagetes erecta flower and Musa paradisiaca stem
Authors: Kore Padmaja , Tiwari Shrusti , Richardson Charmine
Published: March 2022

The plants citrus Limon, Tagetes Erecta and Musa Paradisiaca are traditionally used as a remedy for the treatment of various disorders such as high blood pressure, the common cold, and irregular menstruation. Also, they are found effective in treatment of some blood disorders. The aim of present study was to investigate the in-vitro thrombolytic activity and phytochemical nature of hydroalcoholic extracts different parts of three Indian plants namely, Hydroalcoholic Extract of Citrus Limon leaves (HECL), Hydroalcoholic Extract of Musa Paradisiaca (HEMP) stem and Hydroalcoholic Extract of Tagetes erecta (HETE) flowers in their hydroalcoholic extract. Venous blood samples were drawn from 18-healthy volunteers and treated with different concentrations of plant extracts (2 mg/ml, 4 mg/ml, 6 mg/ml, 8 mg/ml, and 10 mg/ml). Streptokinase in two different concentrations i.e., 30,000 IU and 15,000 IU were used as standard. All the extracts showed the remarkable thrombolytic potential in dose dependent manner. Their remarkable effects in the present study may attract their use in various cardiovascular disorders. Keywords: Streptokinase, Citrus Limon, Musa Paradisiaca, Tagetes erecta, Hydroalcoholic.
Diversidade é Inteligência e Lucro
Authors: Trajano Luiza
Published: March 2022

O Magazine Luiza é uma empresa de varejo fundada em 1957 pelos meus tios Luiza e Pelegrino, que começou com apenas uma loja em Franca, no interior de São Paulo, e hoje possui 1.113 lojas em 21 estados. Além dessa forte presença física, é uma das maiores plataformas de comércio digital do país, gerando 45 mil empregos diretos.
Inclusão e Diversidade Racial Empresarial: desafio inegociável
Authors: Vicente José
Published: March 2022

Nossa sociedade tem sido inexoravelmente desafiada a tratar com determinação e responsabilidade as iniquidades produzidas historicamente no seu processo de desenvolvimento e progresso econômico e social. No seu conjunto, elas definem com clareza a profunda contradição entre os fundamentos republicanos, os pressupostos éticos e o sentido de justiça que nos conduziram até aqui: Um dos países de maior concentração de renda do planeta e um campeão da exclusão racial.
Relação entre (a Falta de) Saneamento e a Desigualdade Racial no Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Gesner
Published: March 2022

A GO Associados é uma consultoria multidisciplinar que oferece análises econômicas, regulatórias, financeiras e concorrenciais sobre um amplo conjunto de temas. Nossa Equipe, composta por cerca de 40 colaboradores internos e externos, atua em projetos nos mais diversos setores da infraestrutura, em especial no de saneamento básico; como assistentes técnicos em casos de arbitragem e perícia, além de casos antitruste no âmbito de cartéis e atos de concentração; além de acompanhar a conjuntura política e econômica, e projetar os principais indicadores macroeconômicos do Brasil.
Desafios e Oportunidades para a Inclusão da Diversidade
Authors: Maia Rachel
Published: March 2022

A RM Consulting aqui denominada RMC, é uma empresa de pequeno/médio porte, no qual possui em sua rede de empreendimentos como, RM Consultoria (RMC), RM Atacado e Varejo (RM A&V), RM Palestras (RMP), RM Recrutamento e Seleção (RM R&S) e o Projeto Social Capacita-me instituto sem fins lucrativos.
Paridade Étnica e Competitividade das Companhias Brasileiras
Authors: Mendes Wesley
Published: March 2022

Nesta carta não trago respostas, apenas faço um esforço de reflexão acerca de um problema complexo, e como tal deve ser tratado a partir de contribuições concatenadas de diferentes campos de conhecimento. ESG, discriminação ou aversão a indivíduos pertencentes a determinados grupos étnicos, promoção da resiliência da população, mudanças climáticas, envelhecimento da população, Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), entre outros tópicos de elevado interesse nos últimos anos merecem reflexão e atenção das comunidades acadêmica e de negócios, tendo em vista o poder de influenciar o bem-estar das pessoas ao redor do mundo.
Debates cocaleros por la vida y por el territorio
Authors: Gómez Mateus Diana Paola
Published: March 2022

En este artículo argumento que la hoja de coca es un vector en el ejercicio político de campesinas/os en el Putumayo colombiano. A partir del trabajo de campo realizado durante las protestas campesinas de 2019 y 2021, analizo algunas de las posiciones y narrativas que tiene el cultivo de hoja de coca como objeto central tanto de airadas defensas como de las estrategias antidrogas. Concluyo que la coca ha favorecido la permanencia de campesinos en sus tierras, así como la creación de espacios de construcción de ciudadanía en términos campesinos y putumayenses. Aporta a la cuestión del estado local, un tema central para la antropología política actual.
Didáctica de las lenguas, Interculturalidad y Multilingüismo en Educación (DIME)
Authors: Fernández Costales Alberto , Rodríguez Olay Lucía
Published: March 2022

El grupo DIME (Didáctica de las lenguas, Interculturalidad y Multilingüismo en Educación) de la Universidad de Oviedo es un equipo de nueva creación, evaluado favorablemente por la Agencia Estatal de Investigación en 2020. En concreto, el equipo incluye a once profesores del área de Didáctica de la Lengua y la Literatura (DLL) del Departamento de Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de Oviedo y a dos profesores externos afiliados a la Universidad de Lleida.
New species of deep-sea Heteropolypus soft corals (Anthozoa: Octocorallia) from the Kurile Islands, Sea of Okhotsk (Northwest Pacific), with summary data on distinctive characters of the known species of the genus
Authors: Dautova Tatiana N.
Published: March 2022

The present paper records two new species of deep-sea soft corals, Heteropolypus annae sp. nov. and H. roseus sp. nov., from the area of the Kurile Islands, Sea of Okhotsk, Northwest Pacific. Distinctive characters for each new species are provided and depicted with scanning electron microscopy imaging. The present finding of previously undescribed species emphasizes the need for further surveys, particularly in deeper waters in the area to improve knowledge of the deep-sea Octocorallia fauna in the Far East seas. The distribution of species of Heteropolypus in the temperate Northwest Pacific and their taxonomy characters are discussed based on the published literature and own data. A modified diagnosis of the genus is proposed.
Fatores causais da sindrome de burnout em profissionais da enfermagem decorrentes a pandemia pela COVID-19: Estudo transversal
Authors: Soares Amanda Yamamoto , Monte Fabiana Anjos do , Machado Nadyne Leite Martins , Almeida Clayton Gonçalves de , Tavares Sheilla Siedler , Contini Irineu Cesar Panzeri , Souza Leandro Aparecido de
Published: March 2022

Com a existência do novo coronavírus, foi necessário um grande esforço dos profissionais de enfermagem em seu combate. Levando em consideração sua constante exposição, o uso dos EPIS se torna fundamental. É evidenciado pela literatura um aumento significativo da ansiedade, depressão e estresse por fatores decorrentes da sobrecarga profissional, a síndrome de Burnout. Identificar os principais fatores para o desenvolvimento da síndrome de Burnout em profissionais da enfermagem e o que eles fazem para amenizar esse dano. Trata-se de um estudo transversal através de uma pesquisa de campo de caráter exploratória quantitativa com abordagem descritiva. A coleta será realizada através de um formulário eletrônico Google Forms com a utilização de um formulário de autoria própria. Previamente será disponibilizado o TCLE pelo Google Forms e um link que levará os profissionais de enfermagem a um formulário. A síndrome de Burnout foi evidente nesse período de pesquisa, onde os profissionais e o mundo todo sentem medo, receio e estão incertos sobre os tratamentos futuros, imunizantes, e os principais fatores para o desenvolvimento da síndrome são: alta demanda de pacientes, profissionais que acabam sendo afastados por conta da doença ou por pertencer a algum grupo de risco fazendo com que a sobrecarga de trabalho aumente com 31,8% dos entrevistados, e a atividade física foi a mais prevalente com 43 % como recurso para amenizar os riscos da doença. Os fatores que levam a síndrome de Burnout está presente na vida dos profissionais da enfermagem, portanto se faz necessário o conhecimento sobre a doença para sermos capazes de identificar e intervir no cotidiano dos profissionais.
Ethical Climate’s Mediating Role on the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Pekkan Nazmiye , Bicer Mehmet
Published: March 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to determine the effects of emotional intelligence (EI) on job satisfaction and to examine whether ethical climate has a mediating role in this effect. Methodology: The study was conducted among employees of sales organizations in the automotive industry. Relationships between variables were determined by correlation and bootstrap regression analysis with data from 127 participants. Findings: The results revealed that emotional intelligence shows statistically positive and significant relationships with job satisfaction and ethical climate. Moreover, positive correlation was determined between ethical climate and job satisfaction. The most important result is the decrease of the effect of emotional intelligence on job satisfaction in the triple relationship that includes ethical climate. The findings indicated that the relationship between emotional intelligence levels and employees’ perception of organizational ethical climate weakened their impact on job satisfaction. Implication: Ethical climate has a mediating effect on the relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. The relationship between emotional intelligence levels and job satisfaction is indirectly strengthened by ethical climate. However, the triple relationship of variables weakens the effect of emotional intelligence on job satisfaction.
Biopolítica, deficiência e educação: outros olhares sobre a inclusão escolar
Authors: Pagni Pedro Angelo
Published: March 2022

Ao abordar os modos deficientes de existência sob a ótica da biopolítica, este livro procura encontrar na fragilidade desses corpos uma potencialidade a ser cultivada na escola. Objetiva com isso propor aos leitores uma reflexão sobre sua relação com esse outro e evocar dessa forma um posicionamento ético nos jogos atuais do biopoder. Para tanto, o autor analisa a passagem da deficiência como condição a ser evitada à paradigma da biopolítica neoliberal, engendrando processos de identidade e de subjetivação que estão no centro das atuais políticas de inclusão. Discute também os efeitos desses processos para a chamada inclusão escolar, sugerindo como estão presos a um olhar científico e a tecnologias de biopoder que subtraem o ethos do ser deficiente para subordiná-los a regulamentações predeterminadas e a uma governamentalidade identitária. Por fim, interessado na decifração da particularidade desses modos de existência, Pedro Angelo Pagni interpreta a radicalidade ontológica da deficiência, elucidando sua relação com os acidentes e seu potencial para agenciar outros olhares sobre a inclusão na escola.
Named-Entity Recognition for Hindi language using context pattern-based maximum entropy
Authors: Jain Arti , Yadav Divakar , Tayal Devendra Kr , Arora Anuja
Published: March 2022

This paper describes Named Entity Recognition (NER) system for Hindi language using two methodologies. An existing BaseLine Maximum Entropy-based Named Entity (BL-MENE) model and Context Pattern-based MENE (CP-MENE) framework the one proposed in this work. BL-MENE utilizes several features for the NER task but suffers from inaccurate Named Entity (NE) boundary detection, mis-classification errors, and partial recognition of NEs due to certain missing essentials. However, CP-MENE based NER task incorporates extensive features and patterns set to overcome these problems. In fact, the CP-MENE features include right-boundary, left-boundary, part-of-speech, synonyms, gazetteers and relative pronoun features. CP-MENE formulates a kind of recursive relationship to extract high ranked NE patterns that are generated through regular expressions via python@ code. Nowadays, since the Web contents in the Hindi language are rising, especially in the health-care applications, this work is conducted on the Hindi Health Data (HHD) corpus at Kaggle dataset. We conducted experiments on four NE categories- Person (PER), Disease (DIS), Consumable (CNS) and Symptom (SMP). Usually, researchers’ work upon PER NE within news articles while other NEs, especially related to the health-care domain such as DIS, CNS, and SMP NE types are left out which are incorporated in this research. CP-MENE improvised the classification performance of NEs and the F-measure achieved are 79.68% for PER, 72.50% for DIS, 68.78% for CNS, and 67.23% for SMP respectively which are comparable with respect to other NER approaches.
Immersive feedback in fencing weapon practice using mixed reality
Authors: Malawski Filip
Published: March 2022

Providing athletes, during sports training, with real-time feedback based on automatic analysis of motion is both useful and challenging. In this work, a novel system based on mixed reality is proposed and verified. The system allows for immersive, real-time, visual feedback in fencing weapon practice. Novel methods are introduced for 3D blade tracking from a single RGB camera, creating weapon action models by recording actions performed by the coach and evaluating fencers' performance against these models. Augmented reality glasses with see-through displays are employed and a method for coordinate mapping between virtual and real environments is proposed, which allows providing real-time visual cues and feedback by overlaying virtual trajectories on the real-world view. The system is verified experimentally in fencing bladework practice, with supervision of a fencing coach. Results indicate that the proposed system allows novice fencers to perform the exercises more correctly.
Development of a Japanese version of the Psychological Ownership Scale
Authors: Iseki Sayo , Sasaki Kyoshiro , Kitagami Shinji
Published: March 2022

The present study addresses the need for a valid instrument for measuring dimensions of psychological ownership, including that of owned and non-owned objects, for use in the language and culture of Japan. Although the theory of psychological ownership has expanded self-extension theory, the most widely used scale of psychological ownership does not measure the extent to which one feels that it (the owned object) is a part of them. Thus, the present study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Psychological Ownership Scale (POS-J) and examine its reliability and validity. Study 1 measured the POS-J of an owned object, finding the POS-J to have a two-factor structure (possession-self link and feeling of ownership) and its internal consistency and reliability to be adequate. Moreover, POS-J scores were positively correlated with perceived control and self-extension tendency, but not monetary value, indicating that conceptual validity was generally supported. To confirm whether the POS-J could be used for a non-owned object, Study 2 rephrased the expressions of item descriptions and examined the effect of imagining touching a non-owned object on the POS-J scores, showing that doing so increased the POS-J scores for the object. Our findings suggest that the POS-J is a reliable and valid measure of the psychological ownership of owned and non-owned objects for use in Japan.
Utilisation of Emergency Contraception among Final Year University Female Students
Authors: Ti-enkawol Nachinab Gilbert , Nyagre Yakong Vida , Pwamang Edwina , Apawo Awe Cynthia , Alowri Freda
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion have become serious public health concerns around the world, particularly among female students in both developed and developing countries. The general objective of this study was to investigate the utilization of emergency contraception among final-year female students of a public university in Ghana.

Methods: A stratified random sample was used to enroll 199 female university students for descriptive cross-sectional research. SPSS version 25 was used to analyze the data. To compare categorical variables, Chi-square analysis was employed, and a p-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: Majority (88.4%) of the respondents demonstrated sufficient knowledge, and 84.4% had a favorable attitude towards emergency contraceptives (ECs). On the indications for EC; after unprotected sex (65.3%), after a missed period (22.6%), when one is raped (83.4%), unwanted pregnancy (75.9%), and rupture of condoms (88.9%) were identified. The majority (59.3%) of students have used EC, with most of the students (43.7%) using Postinor-2.  The overall attitude towards EC and Residence (X2=7.5; p=0.023), Religion (X2=6.2; p=0.042), and marital status (X2=17.1, p=0.001) were statistically significant. There was a significant association between the use of EC and Residence (X2=10.9; p=0.004) and marital status (X2=8.6; p=0.035). 

Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that students had a high level of knowledge and favourable attitude towards EC, with a significant number of the respondents likely to utilize it in the future. This may aid in the treatment of female students' sexual and reproductive health issues and prevent dropping out of school as a result of unwanted pregnancy. Also, there is the need to engage opinion leaders to address their concerns to allow for the effective utilization of emergency contraceptives.
Strategic Leadership Practices on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Kenya Ports Authority
Authors: Kiptoo Irene , Jeptoo Sawe Christine
Published: March 2022

Organizations like Kenya Ports Authority were set up to achieve specific goals. For instance, one of the goals of the Kenya Ports Authority is to facilitate seaborne trade both for Kenya and other land-linked countries worldwide. This will lead to the improvement of Kenya's economy and the creation of business. Part of the reasons for this failure has been inefficiencies in operations, berthing congestion, loss of cargo, mismanagement of funds, poor utilization of resources, and political wrangles. Most of the research done on Kenya, especially Kenya Ports Author researched on the effects of strategic leadership on organizational performance and that is why this research would like to study. The research used a descriptive survey method with a target population of 2021 which was withdrawn from the seven divisions of Kenya Ports Authority namely: Legal service, Human Resource and Administration, Operation, Engineering service, Finance, Corporate Service, and Infrastructure Development divisions where data was analyzed from the Kenya Ports Authority performance report from 2014 to 2021 on the financial reports from the year 2014 to 2019. The study concluded that communication of the strategic direction affects the performance of an organization positively, Core competence is the major booster in organizational performance; Proper human capital development indeed leads to an increase in organizational performance and Organizational culture is also crucial in organizational performance. The study recommends that Kenya Ports Authority should apply strategic leadership in their organization to increase performance positively.
Pt|Cu Bimetallic Stratiform Nanocrystal Cluster Hierarchical Frameworks: Robust Catalyst for Hydrolyzing Ammonia Borane to Generate Hydrogen
Authors: Zhu Yiming , Mao Binglong , Zhang Jun , Liu Quanxing , Li Xiang , Song Kexing
Published: March 2022

A modified Galvani substitution protocol is proposed to fabricate serial Pt|Cu nanocrystals for hydrolyzing ammonia borane to generate H2 gas. The as‐fabricated Pt|Cu spheroidal nanocrystals with mean size of 75 nm hold porously hierarchical waxberry‐shaped appearance, with more subtle Pt grain cladding on Cu nanospheres to build the nanocrystal cluster frameworks. The lower Pt/Cu molar ratios result in the formation of a razor‐thin sublayer of Pt‐Cu alloy at the bimetallic interface; for the higher Pt/Cu molar ratios, no alloy phase forms, also without formation of probable oxides. The synergic effect contributes to the electron enrichment around Pt, helping to furnish more active sites. The catalytic ability increases with rising of Pt/Cu molar ratios; the Pt|Cu‐0.75 unfolds the abnormality even overtopping Pt NPs, with a turnover frequency value of 78.36 mol (H2)·min–1·(mol Pt)–1 and apparent activation energy of 32.89 kJ·mol–1. The catalytic hydrolytic reaction at the lower temperatures (298, 303 K) is identified as a first‐order reaction, while it belongs to second‐order reaction under the higher temperatures (308, 313, 318 K). The Pt|Cu‐0.75 nanocrystals express satisfactory stability with only 14% loss of the catalytic activity after 5‐time services, and excellent catalytic selectivity with no deleterious gas detected.
High‐Efficiency Luminescent Solar Concentrators Based on Antifogging and Frost‐Resisting Fluorescent Polymers: Adding Multiple Functions for Sustained Performance
Authors: Corsini Francesca , Rizzini Chiara Maria , Botta Chiara , Turri Stefano , Griffini Gianmarco
Published: March 2022

Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are light‐management devices able to harvest and downshift sunlight, making it available to edge‐coupled photovoltaic cells for light‐to‐electricity conversion. When operating in real‐life outdoor scenarios, LSCs can be exposed to humid/freezing environments which may yield fogging and frosting, ultimately resulting in detrimental performance decay owing to reduced photon absorption and photon trapping efficiency within the waveguide. To address this issue, the first demonstration of an antifogging/frost‐resisting highly efficient thin‐film LSC is presented in this work, based on a tailored semi‐interpenetrating polymer network serving as the host matrix material, where the antifogging behavior is imparted by the simultaneous presence of hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments in the macromolecular structure, whereas the fluorescent response is achieved via the incorporation of a coumarin‐functionalized methacrylic monomer. By judicious selection and compositional tuning of an additional luminescent guest dopant with excellent spectral match with the fluorescent host matrix, highly efficient (≈98%) energy transfer is achieved. Optimized LSC devices exhibit external and internal photon efficiencies as high as 3.96% and 34.79%, respectively. In addition, persistent and reproducible antifogging/frost‐resisting functionality is demonstrated during aggressive aging tests under UV‐light, with preserved fluorescence emission and prolonged and sustained device efficiency.
Near‐Infrared Fluorophores Based on Heptamethine Cyanine Dyes: From Their Synthesis and Photophysical Properties to Recent Optical Sensing and Bioimaging Applications
Authors: Medeiros Natália G. , Braga Cláudia A. , Câmara Viktor S. , Duarte Rodrigo C. , Rodembusch Fabiano S.
Published: March 2022

This review summarizes diverse synthetic methodologies to prepare a wide range of heptamethine cyanine dyes, including symmetrical, unsymmetrical, and meso‐substituted derivatives, and their photophysical properties and uses. Their sensing applications are also discussed, considering the nature of their electronic structures and photophysical properties. The optical sensing applications of these compounds can be potentially expanded via structural modification, broadening their absorption amplitude and spectral emission range from the ultraviolet to near‐infrared (NIR) region. In this review, several recent practical applications of the heptamethine cyanine dyes for ion and small molecule sensing, as well as bioimaging, are covered and discussed.