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Bioética Investigativa en Bolivia
Authors: Alejo Pocoma Jimmy Leonardo
Published: October 2022

En este ensayo se realizó una revisión de la documentación disponible respecto a la bioética en Bolivia, inicia con una revisión a la situación de la bioética a nivel de Latinoamérica, en una segunda instancia se trata el tema de la ética y su relación con la investigación, haciendo una reflexión sobre las condiciones actuales en Bolivia respecto a la temática en cuestión, identificándose serias deficiencias y ausencias en el manejo éticos de la actividad investigativa. En un tercer acápite se realiza una cronología sobre la creación de los comités de ética, siendo el inicio el año 2000 con la creación de Comité Impulsor de Ética y Bioética en Bolivia, que luego se llamaría Comité Nacional de Bioética, además de iniciativas como COMETICA de la Facultad de Medicina de la UMSA, y otras en el interior del país. Finalmente, se realiza una compilación y revisión de la normativa partiendo desde la Nueva Constitución Política del Estado en la que se incorpora aspecto relativos a la investigación, derechos de las personas, respeto, consentimiento para la participación en estudios, además del rescate de las prácticas ancestrales desde el pensamiento y valores de las naciones y pueblos indígena originario campesinos. El Código de Salud que también refiere al consentimiento de las personas ante cualquier tipo de experimentación. El código de ética y Deontología refiere investigaciones con humanos previa experimentación en animales. En conclusión, la bioética es un tema pendiente para el desarrollo, considerando aspectos de financiamiento e institucionalización, formación y aplicación en Bolivia
Efecto de los probióticos en la calidad de vida de pacientes con síndrome de intestino irritable en consulta externa del Instituto de Gastroenterología Boliviano Japonés, 2017 – 2018
Authors: Delgado Salas Guillermo , Ortuño Escalante Rafael
Published: October 2022

El objetivo del estudio es evaluar los efectos de los probióticos en la calidad de vida en los pacientes con Síndrome de Intestino Irritable (SII) en pacientes que reciben bromuro de pinaverio como monoterapia versus los que reciben bromuro de pinaverio más probióticos mediante el cuestionario de calidad de vida SF-36, antes y después del tratamiento. Fue un estudio experimental, comparativo, prospectivo y aleatorizado donde se incluyó a 160 pacientes de ambos sexos mayores de 15 años, en la consulta externa del Instituto de Gastroenterología Boliviano Japonés de La Paz - Bolivia, durante la gestión 2017 y 2018.Se utilizaron variables del cuestionario de calidad de vida SF-36 que evaluaron la Función física, rol físico, dolor corporal, salud general, vitalidad, función social, rol emocional y salud mental. Los resultados concluyen en síndrome de Intestino irritable (SII) variedad estreñimiento al 43.95%, SII variedad mixto al 33.7% y el SII variedad diarrea al 24.2%. La calidad de vida de los pacientes con SII variedad estreñimiento mejoro con resultado estadísticamente significativo en el grupo que recibió bromuro de pinaverio mas la combinación de probióticos de 44.9% a un 74.4.6%. El uso de bromuro de pinaverio como monoterapia y la combinación de probióticos mas bromuro de pinaverio ha mejorado la calidad de vida en los pacientes con Sindrome de Intestino Irritable.
Penerapan Metode MOORA Menentukan Kualitas Tanaman Bibit Kopi Terbaik
Authors: Simaremare Mariana , Boy Ahmad Fitri , Setiawan Dedi
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini berisi tentang penentuan kualitas tanaman bibit kopi terbaik menggunakan metode MOORA. Masalah yang sering muncul yaitu masih rendahnya produktivitas kopi dalam perusahaan kopi di Indonesia. Untuk mengatasi masalah yang di alami ini, maka di buatlah penerapan pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan untuk menentukan kualitas tanaman bibit kopi terbaik. SPK suatu metode yang diarahkan dapat membantu seseorang yang menghadapi persoalan pengambilan keputusan spesifik yang sifatnya unik dan tidak berulang. Dengan membangun SPK dapat mempercepat dalam menentukan kualitas tanaman bibit kopi terbaik dengan metode MOORA. Jika penerapan metode MOORA sudah dibuat maka penentuan dalam perhitungan perangkingan dalam bentuk komputerisasi selesai maka akan semakin mudah mendata dan bisa mengetahui naik turunnya perkembangan dan kemajuan kualitastanaman bibit kopi tersebut apakah masih layak atau tidak.Kata Kunci: Bibit Kopi, Sistem Pendukung Keputusan, Metode Multi Objective Optimization On The Basis Of Ratio Analysis
Implementasi Metode Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) Dalam Pemilihan Ketua Organisasi
Authors: Syafitri Deby , Boy Ahmad Fitri , Setiawan Dedi
Published: October 2022

Organisasi Forum Mahasiswa Muslim Ilmuwan Pertanian (Formiltan) merupakan sebuah organisasi mahasiswa yang ada ditingkat jurusan S1 Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sumatera Utara. Organisasi tersebut bertujuan untuk dapat menjadikan mahasiswa muslim/muslimah pertanian siap untuk berkolaborasi dan mampu menciptakan karya-karya ilmiah yang bisa dibawa bersaing di event tingkat nasional maupun  internasioal. Dalam setiap organisasi tentunya perlu ada yang namanya pemimpin yaitu ketua. Dimana dalam pemilihan ketua organisasi Forum Mahasiswa Muslim Ilmuwan Pertanian (Formiltan) dapat dipilih berdasarkan kriteria yang sudah ditetapkan. Namun pada saat proses pemilihan kandidat calon ketua tidak jarang terjadi kendala dalam penilaiannya. Agar pemilihan ketua Organisasi Forum Mahasiswa Muslim Ilmuwan Pertanian (Formiltan) berjalan sesuai dengan ketentuan kriteria yang ditetapkan maka dibutuhkan sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan. Metode COPRAS (Complex Proportional Assessment) digunakan untuk menganalisis alternatif yang berbeda, dan memperkirakan alternatif sesuai dengan tingkat utilitasnya dimana nilai-nilai dari atribut dinyatakan dalam interval untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan meningkatkan akurasi dalam proses pengambilan keputusan. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu aplikasi dengan hasil akhir yang didapatkan dalam bentuk perangkingan nilai tertinggi sampai nilai terendah dari metode COPRAS sehingga dapat ditentukan calon ketua yang mana yang layak menjadi ketua Organisasi Forum Mahasiswa Muslim Ilmuwan Pertanian (Formiltan) yang selanjutnya.Kata Kunci: Sistem Pendukung Keputusan, Metode COPRAS, Organisasi
Penentuan Mobil Bekas Terbaik dengan Metode Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making dengan Model Weight Product
Authors: Bahtiar Muhamad Ghofur , Junaedi Lukman
Published: October 2022

Mobil merupakan salah satu kebutuhan primer manusia dalam memenuhi kebutuhan manusia sebagai alat transportasi karena selain kenyamanan dan keamanan mobil menjelma sebagai gaya hidup dan tolak ukur status social dalam bermasyarakat. Namun menentukan mobil bekas yang berkualitas dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan bukan perkara yang mudah bagi calon pembeli. Terdapat kriteria-kriteria tertentu dalam menyeleksi mobil mana yang berkualitas dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan calon pembeli. Maka dari itu diperlukan sebuah system pendukung keputusan dalam membantu proses pemilihan mobil bekas. Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making (FMADM) model Wight Product dipilih sebagai metode perhitungan dalam system pendukung keputusan yang dibuat. Dengan adanya system pendukung keputusan ini maka calon pembeli dapat menentukan beberapa alternatif mobil bekas yang dipilih dan system akan menyeleksi mobil mana yang paling sesuai dengan kriteria penilaian calon pembeli.
ANAIS DO III SIMPÓSIO INTERDISCIPLINAR DE URGÊNCIA EM TRAUMA
Authors:   LITERACIA CIENTÍFICA EDITORA & CURSOS, Freitas Jessika Brenda Quaresma de , Marques Izadora da Silva , Costa Kemelly Melissa Azevedo da , Soares Luiza Fernanda Ramos
Published: October 2022

O III Simpósio Interdisciplinar de Urgência em Trauma: Politraumatismo em paciente pediátrico foi organizado pela diretoria de eventos da Liga Acadêmica Interdisciplinar de Urgência e Emergência (LAIUEM). Ocorreu de forma on-line nos dias 24 e 25 de junho de 2022 pelo canal do YouTube. Tal evento ocorreu em caráter interprofissional, voltado à assistência em saúde, possibilitando trocas de conhecimento técnico-científico. Quanto à LAIUEM, é uma entidade estudantil autônoma sem fins lucrativos, com objetivo de proporcionar conhecimento teórico-prático acerca da área de urgência e emergência.
Implementasi Pemahaman Kristologi dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen di Sekolah pada Era Industri 4.0
Authors: Usiel Yupe , Paat Vicky BGD , Sinaga Maywan , Temba Kagu Rosnita , Sophia Selvyen
Published: October 2022

There is a lot of understanding about Christology in various literatures and social media. Therefore, every believer should select the source so as not to cause misunderstanding. It cannot be denied that society in this modern era greatly influences the issue and development of Christological understanding. In this paper, the researcher uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach to analyze the documents that are the focus of the research discussion. The results of this study are Christian Religious Education in schools in the Industrial 4.0 era can provide Christology teaching to students through schools from primary sources, namely the Bible through digital technology without eliminating the essence of biblical truth based on accountable sources, as well as conducting coaching and maintenance faith. Essentially, Christian Religious Education exists to facilitate students to experience encounters with God personally, both through the presence of educators and in their independence. Thus, the continued understanding of Christology and the inheritance of Christian values will give birth to a generation that is strong, militant, tough, and wise in facing the developments and changes of the times that have disrupted all areas of life.Keywords: industrial era 4.0; implementation; christology; Christian educationAbstrakPemahaman tentang Kristologi sangat banyak di berbagai literatur maupun media sosial. Oleh karena itu, setiap orang percaya seharusnya menyeleksi sumber tersebut sehingga tidak menimbulkan pemahaman yang keliru. Hal ini tidak bisa dibantah bahwa masyarakat yang berada dalam era modern ini sangat mempengaruhi isu dan perkembangan pemahaman Kristologi. Dalam tulisan ini, peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan untuk menganalisis dokumen yang menjadi fokus bahasan penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Pendidikan Agama Kristen di sekolah pada era Industri 4.0 dapat memberikan pengajaran Kristologi kepada peserta didik melalui sekolah dari sumber primer yaitu Alkitab melalui teknologi digital tanpa menghilangkan esensi kebenaran yang Alkitabiah berdasarkan sumber-sumber yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan, serta melakukan pembinaan dan pemeliharaan iman. Hakekatnya Pendidikan Agama Kristen ada untuk memfasilitasi peserta didik supaya mengalami perjumpaan dengan Allah secara pribadi, baik melalui kehadiran pendidik maupun dalam kemandiriannya. Dengan demikian, kelangsungan pemahaman akan Kristologi dan pewarisan nilai-nilai Kristen akan melahirkan generasi yang kuat, militan, tangguh, serta berhikmat dalam menghadapi perkembangan dan perubahan zaman yang telah mendisrupsi segala bidang kehidupan.                                                Kata kunci: era industri 4.0; implementasi; kristologi; pendidikan agama kristen
The Impact of Stigmatization on Behavior Change among Young Adults from First Love Kenya
Authors:   Africa International University, Chepkorir Catherine , Ireri Niceta ,   Africa International University, Omondi Alice ,   Africa International University
Published: October 2022

Family reintegration is one of the processes that are critical and sensitive after children go through rehabilitation and psychological recovery. Many young people reunite with their biological parents or guardians after attaining the legal age of being termed as young adults. Since reintegration is not an event but a process, many things come to play. Several young adults who have reintegrated with their families after healing, treatment, recovery, and stabilization in the children’s homes exhibit disruptive behaviour and psychological disorders after being reunited with their guardians or families. This study is anchored in reintegrative shaming theory, Goffman’s Stigma theory and behavioural change theory. The study aimed to examine the impact of stigmatization on behaviour change among young adults from First Love Kenya. The study group consisted of 92 respondents: 71 young adults, one children officer, and 20 parents/guardians. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires and an interview guide. The research instruments were validated by a reliability test and was found to be credible. Upon collection, the data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis. Descriptive statistics were percentages, frequency counts, mean and standard deviation. At the same time, the inferential statistics tested the hypotheses using Pearson’s correlation test to correlate family reintegration and behaviour change. Regression analysis was then used to measure the effect of shaming, stigmatization, and reintegration on behaviour change. Results showed that stigmatization had a negative and significant impact on change of behaviour among young adults (β = -.39 p = .000<.05). Further, reintegration had a negative though insignificant impact on change of behaviour among young adults (p =.985>.05). The study concluded that shaming and stigmatization contributes significantly to negative change of behaviour among young adults. The study recommended the need for stakeholders to review the policies on reintegration. The focus should be on how to eliminate defensiveness and attitude of worthlessness among young adults; how to enhance social skills among young adults, and how to deal with depression, rebellion and aggression; and how to enhance confidence, self-esteem, and acceptance among young adults. Keywords: Stigmatization, behaviour change, young adults
The Socio-Pedagogical Environment of Primary School Students in the Context of a Socially Distanced Classroom
Authors: Carpentier Geneviève , Sauvageau Claudine , Roy Normand
Published: October 2022

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom activities in the primary school, marked by physical distancing between students and teachers, raise some challenges. Thus, this article seeks to document the primary school students’ perceptions regarding their socio-pedagogical environment in the context of a socially distanced classroom. For this purpose, responses to the Questionnaire sur l’environnement sociopédagogique au primaire (QESPP) provided by 1,002 students aged from six to 12 in the fall of 2020 were subjected to descriptive quantitative analyses and to some comparative inferential analyses (SPSS 23.0). Results show a strong tendency of students’ positive perceptions toward the various climates of their socio-pedagogical environment, although the relational climate seems to be perceived somewhat less positively.
Pharmacogenomics Driving Precision Cancer Medicine
Authors: Al-Janabi Ismail
Published: October 2022

Genetically-driven variations in the proteins associated with drug action and adverse effects can lead to a significant influence on cancer therapy. Cancer cells can accumulate a plethora of somatic mutations, beyond any existing germline variants, during their progression from normalcy to malignancy. The narrow therapeutic index that characterises cancer drugs and the life-threatening failure of therapy all point to the importance of considering the inclusion of pharmacogenomics when treating cancers. This narrative review discusses the application, merits and challenges of pharmacogenomics knowledge using a few representative examples. The adoption of a properly considered pharmacogenomic program during cancer treatments can be life-saving and rewarding.
ASSESSMENT OF COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS' ACCESS AND USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES IN PROMOTING
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Nkebukwa Leontine
Published: October 2022

This paper assesses studentsâ€™ access and use of library resources in promoting business education and development in Tanzania. Specific objectives were to identify the types of information resources used by students at the College of Business Education (CBE) so as to determine the extent to which students are satisfied with the available library resources; another object was to identify the challenges which CBE students face in accessing and using library resources.Â The study was carried out at CBE main campus library in Dar es Salaam. Simple random sampling was used to select 25(twenty five) respondents from each of the six selected department making a total of 150 respondents. The study employed case study design and used a combination of methods in collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected by using interviews and personal observations. Questionnaires and Interview Guides were the tools used for data collection. Quantitative data were processed and analysed using SPSS, while content analysis was adopted for data qualitatively. The findings reveal that books, past papers, journals and electronic resources are the major resources used at the main library. Also, the findings revealed the challenges facing library users which include restriction of reading hours, inadequacy of reading space, problems of internet connectivity, insufficient number of computers as opposed to the number of students, insufficient number of qualified library staff to assist users in searching for both print and electronic information. The study concludes that, for the effective use of library resources, there is need for the library to be expanded (to improve reading environment), and ensures a stable internet connectivity. There is also need to increase the number of qualified library staff. The study demonstrates the need for academic institutions to have libraries and resources that are proportionate to students, population. However, the study recommends to the CBE management to increase the library budget that will be adequate for acquiring relevant educational materials. The significance of allocation of funds to libraries and other educational resource centres is critical for the provision of adequate and quality services to students and other library users.
HIGHER EDUCATION IN TANZANIA: APPRAISING THE EXTENT OF STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Ndunguru Adrian
Published: October 2022

This paper examines the extent to which stakeholders participate in various decision-making organs in institutions providing business education using the College of Business Education (CBE) as the case study. The main question is â€˜How much are key stakeholders involved in decision making systems of the College? This study is mainly a desktop research. The methodology adopted to conduct this study is library research which involved reviewing literature in order to collect secondary data and it also involved questionnaires in order to collect primary data. Data analysis revealed that, the provision of higher education in Tanzania does not effectively involve all key stakeholders especially employers, students, parents and professional bodies in preparing and implementing education curricula and other education plans.Â Ineffective involvement of stakeholders' results in reduced quality of education that does not meet market demands.
THE ROLE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING IN PROMOTING SMALL AGRO-BUSINESS VALUE ADDITION IN TANZANIA ECONOMY
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Mbise Esther
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this paper is to explicate the role which Tanzaniaâ€™s Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions can play in promoting value addition in small agro-business. The paper focuses on three research areas namely, the existing business opportunities in agro-business, Tanzania TVET institutions collaboration, and challenges encountered by Tanzania business schools in disseminating business skills basing on curricular content analysis, interview, personal observation, and experience. It is highlighted that, not all students enrolled in TVET institutions may be prepared or able to undertake business ventures in agro-business. TVET institutions can greatly promote the Government initiatives of value addition in small agro-business by imparting knowledge and skills to graduates through developing simple machinery to aid value addition. Collaboration among Tanzania TVET institutions is important to cement business competencies of graduates. The paper also spells out the recommendations as to what TVET institutions should do to achieve these objectives.
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN TANZANIAN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Haule Michael
Published: October 2022

Tanzania has recently embarked on application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning especially in Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs). Despite the observed countrywide ubiquitous use of internet, access to plenty of open educational resources (OER), several challenges on OER use are yet to be identified and clearly addressed. Necessary changes in the curriculum, teaching methods and institutional management procedures are required. While OER are designed as â€œlearner centredâ€, â€œteacher-centredâ€ method is predominant in Tanzania. Incompatibility between OER and the educational system may culminate into confusion among students, instructors and educators. The changing role of lecturers, tasked in forging parity between the OER and the situations in HLIs forms another challenge. The origin of OER used in Tanzanian HLIs probes on both their quality and utility. All these issues need to be addressed.Â This paper explores the teaching/learning system in the verge of vast utilization of the OER in Tanzania using meta-analysis that combines facts, data and findings from previous studies. It identifies the nature and character of teaching/learning process in Tanzanian HLIs, locates the OER use, uncovers challenges facing effective accommodation of OER; and highlights ing policy implication to Tanzania. The findings indicate high accessibility of OER to lecturers, students and educators in Tanzania, with the evident lack of national policies and guidelines on OER use. The education system is not in conformity with OER requirements in terms of both syllabi and pedagogy. Therefore major adjustments are recommended on the transformation of the educational system for countrywide sustainable OER utilization.
DETERMINING APPROPRIATE SECURITY PROTECTION FOR ENTERPRISE INFORMATION RESOURCES
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Casmir Respickius
Published: October 2022

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly becoming an integral part of our work, social, political, business, and private lives. Terminology such as mobile banking, mobile money, e-learning, e-procurement, e-commerce, e-ticketing, social media, Internet, blogs, intranet, extranet, e-books, telemedicine, web portal, management information systems, decision support systems, and the like are quite common in our daily lives. The fundamental element behind all these is ICT. The benefits of ICT are enormous and, indeed, ICT is continually affecting our day-to-day lives in a positive manner. Enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and operational costs reduction are some of the benefits of ICT.Â Despite the innumerable benefits of using ICT based tools and systems to support our business operations, there are numerous, yet ubiquitous security risks, threats and vulnerabilities associated with the adoption and deployment of ICT. As a result, private users, enterprises, business entities, educational institutions, government and non-governmental institutions are always in dilemma upon deciding which security mechanisms to go for, why and how to do it. This paper provides insight on how to overcome this challenge by presenting fundamental principles on how to properly determine your information security requirements and decide on suitable and cost effective security mechanisms in a given context.
Editorial: Covid19 EFL/ESL/English Teaching Environment and Digital EFL/ESL/English Learning Methods
Authors: Hassan Ahdi
Published: October 2022

As a corollary to this, new trends in the field of English language teaching/learning are likely to surface, develop, and find application in the academic settings. The current global pandemic of Covid19 has caused a massive shift in teaching paradigms with previous methodologies being turned upside down due to the mass migration of education to online medium. One area that has been greatly affected is the entire ESL industry, from schools in Asia to universities in Australia, the UK and the US. No form of English teaching school has been unaffected by this global catastrophe. As a result, new methodologies especially useful for the online teaching environment must be effectively made use of. Whereas online education was formerly looked down upon in some countries, it has now become the norm. Nevertheless there are many educators who are ill-equipped to deal with this change, some students are also demotivated due to the online system of education. This special issue will focus on the Covid19 and post-Covid19 EFL/ESL/English teaching environment and digital EFL/ESL/English learning methods with the aim of creating a ready-for-reference corpus, especially for teachers with little or no formal training in online EFL/ESL/English teaching.
Building Learning Communities in Saudi EFL Online Classes
Authors: Almalki Amal M. , Sabir Mona
Published: October 2022

The transition from on-campus to online classes during Covid-19 pandemic has emphasised the role of online learning. Therefore, teachers need to adjust their teaching strategies to help students interact in this new learning environment. One of the methods that help to engage students in online classes is building learning communities. The aim of the present study is to explore the various strategies that teachers can implement to build learning communities in Saudi EFL online classes and investigate students’ perceptions of the use of these strategies. The researchers collected data in two stages. The first stage involved conducting interviews with 11 EFL teachers. The second stage involved a questionnaire that was based on the teachers’ interview responses and was utilized to obtain the perception on teachers’ strategies from 275 EFL students. The results indicate that EFL teachers implement various strategies that promote teacher-student interaction, student-student interaction, and student-content interaction. Moreover, the results show that EFL students have a positive attitude towards the implementation of these strategies in the context of Saudi EFL online classes. It is suggested that learning communities could be developed through the implementation of teaching strategies that promote classroom interaction.
A Hybrid Curriculum Framework for Developing Content, Sequence and Methodology in the Saudi EFL Context
Authors: Al-wossabi Sami Ali Nasr
Published: October 2022

English is the dominant language of international communication. Therefore, language teachers worldwide use several language teaching methods and curriculum design approaches to create a learning environment that promotes significant and continuous improvements in their students’ language proficiencies. However, many of these teaching methodologies and curriculum content designs may not always be suitable and effective across every EFL teaching and learning setting. To this end, this paper takes into consideration such concern and advocates the use of a specific framework for developing a hybrid curriculum specifically designed for EFL students enrolled in the preparatory year at Jazan university. The aim is to meet students’ immediate needs and common interests of using their L2 meaningfully and purposefully inside and outside the university settings. The framework is built around thematic and text-based content in addition to the ESL integrated skill textbook currently used by teachers. This course outline may inform Saudi language policymakers to adopt a hybrid curriculum that also involves instructional themes that address students’ immediate needs and, therefore, gives them a motive to use L2 in real-life contexts.
SOSYAL MEDYADA KİŞİSEL MARKALAMA: INSTAGRAM’DAKİ SEYAHAT FENOMENLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ŞAHİNŞAH Merve , FAİZ Emel
Published: October 2022

Amaç: İnternet kullanımının yaygınlaşmasıyla birlikte insanların etkileşimli iletişim kurmasına olanak tanıyan sosyal medya mecraları kişilerin günlük hayatının bir parçası haline gelmektedir. Kişilerin sosyal medya mecralarında varlık gösterme arzuları artış gösterirken bu artışa bağlı olarak farklılaşma istekleri de kişisel markalama kavramını hayatımızın bir parçası haline getirmektedir. Sosyal medya mecraları, kişisel markalama çalışmaları için hem maliyet açısından hem de amaç açısından en uygun platformalardır. Bu nedenle, araştırmada sosyal medya mecralarının kişisel markalama üzerindeki rolünün gözlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma amacı doğrultusunda, örnek olay çalışması deseni tercih edilerek nitel araştırma yöntemlerine başvurulmuştur. Son zamanlarda popülerlikleri artan seyahat fenomenleri içerisinden amaçlı örnekleme tekniğiyle belirlenen 12 seyahat fenomeni ile derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. İçerik analizi ve betimsel analiz yöntemleri ile veriler analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda seyahat fenomenlerinin sosyal medyada kişisel markalama çalışmalarına önem verdikleri, takipçilerinden gelen geri bildirimleri dikkate alarak sosyal medyayı kişisel markalarına katkı sağlayacak şekilde kullandıkları belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte sosyal medyada paylaştıkları içeriklerin kişisel markalama çalışmalarına katkı sağladığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Sonuç: Bu araştırma ile sosyal medyada kişisel markalamanın önemine dikkat çekilmiştir. Kişisel markalamada öne çıkan temalar kişisel değerler, kişisel farkındalık, kişisel imaj, hedefler, seyahat etmek ve iletişim olmaktadır.
İKİNCİL VERİLER IŞIĞINDA MEDYA TÜKETİMİ, PANDEMİ VE GELECEĞE BAKIŞ
Authors: DİNCER Caner , KARATAŞ Sevcan
Published: October 2022

Amaç: Medya ve kitle iletişim araçları günümüzde hiç olmadığı kadar baskın konumdadır. Dijitalleşme ile hayatımıza giren Internet ve akıllı telefonlarımızdaki sosyal medya uygulamaları, medyayı ve medya tüketimini geri dönülemez biçimde değiştirmiştir. Bu araştırma; toplumun medya tüketim ile ilişkisini, değişen yaşam tarzını, alışkanlıklarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: İkincil verilerin incelenmesi ve özellikle Target Group Index (TGI) verileri ile Türkiye ve dünyada yapılan araştırmaların göz önüne konması aracılığıyla, araştırma, toplumun medya tüketimini incelemek ve özellikle son yıllarda yaşanan değişimleri ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, medya ajansları ve markalara yol gösterecek şekilde betimsel istatistikler ve araştırma sonuçları yorumlanmıştır. Bulgular: TGI verisi toplumun sosyal profili, davranış biçimi, yaşam tarzı ve eğilimleri ile ilgili kapsamlı veriler sunar. TGI verilerini kullanarak, oranlar ve temel istatistikler üzerinden toplumun medya tüketimi ve yaşam tarzının yanı sıra Türkiye ve dünyada yapılan farklı araştırmalarla, toplumun değişen alışkanlıklarına, bunların yaşam biçimlerine yansıması üzerine değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Bulgular demografik yapıda tek kişilik hane lehine bir gelişim ve dijital medya kullanımının hızlı bir şekilde arttığını ortaya koymaktadır. Sonuç: Yeni teknolojilerin ve dijital değişimin hayatımıza ve markalara kattığı yenilikler ve e-ticarette gelişmeler ile medyanın ve medya tüketim şeklinin geri dönülmez biçimde değiştiğini görmekteyiz. Dijitalleşme, hayatımızın bir parçası olmaktan çıkıp merkezi haline gelirken; bireylerin yeni medyada geçirdiği zamandaki artış, e-ticaret’in beklentilerden hızlı büyümesi araştırmacılar ve pazarlama yöneticileri için yeni alanlar açmıştır.
Research priorities for vascular services: results of the UK Vascular James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Process
Authors:   Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Service Special Interest Group, Long J , Gronlund T , Michaels J
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The configuration of vascular services is a challenging process where treatment options, access and delivery of services is variable. There is a significant financial burden to the NHS due to rising demand for vascular services; however, guidelines for treatment options and delivery are frequently based on low levels of clinical and cost effectiveness evidence. Therefore, further research is required but capacity is limited and funding is highly competitive. To address this issue, the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland (VSGBI) in association with the James Lind Alliance (JLA) undertook a national Priority Setting Process (PSP) for vascular conditions. This paper presents the results of this process, with a focus on the topic of ‘vascular services’. Methods: A modified JLA Priority Setting Partnership was implemented in three overarching phases: (1) a clinician-led survey to gather clinician research priorities; (2) a patient and carer-led survey to gather patient and carer research priorities; (3) a consensus workshop to discuss clinician and patient priorities and agree a list of joint research priorities. Consensus was achieved using the nominal group technique and a ranked ‘top 10’ list of research priorities for vascular services was established. Results: In the first phase (clinician-led survey), 481 clinicians submitted 1,231 research priorities related to vascular conditions in general. Of these, 338 service-related research priorities were reduced to 16 overarching summary priorities recirculated for interim scoring. In the second phase (patient and carer-led survey), 373 patients and carers submitted 582 research priorities. Of these, 25 service-related priorities were developed and recirculated for interim scoring. In the third phase (consensus workshop), clinician and patient priorities were amalgamated into 18 priorities for discussion. The final ‘top 10’ list of vascular service research priorities relate to: service configuration (organisation, access and delivery), patient experience, education and training (staff and patients), lifestyle and prevention, audit and evaluation and outcomes, diagnostics screening and risk assessment and communication. Conclusion: The ‘top 10’ vascular service-related priorities demonstrate the research areas considered to be most important from the perspective of patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Researchers can now focus their efforts on addressing these important questions and funders should increase their investment to support new research in these areas of greatest importance.
Obesidad en escolares venezolanos y factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de diabetes tipo 2
Authors: Herrera-Cuenca Marianella , Velásquez Jesus , Rodríguez Greta , Berrisbeitia Mariela , Abreu Néstor , Zambrano Yajaira , Yepez Reina , Alex Axia , Vergara Peggy , Yorde Samar , Mangia Karina , Hernadez Pablo
Published: October 2022

Las enfermedades no transmisibles representan un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial. Los objetivos de este estudio fueron: determinar la prevalencia de obesidad y la asociación con variables socioeconómicas, antropométricas, composición corporal, actividad física, consumo de alimentos y seguridad alimentaria e identificar riesgo temprano de diabetes tipo 2 (DT2) en niños escolares urbanos. El presente es un estudio transversal, de 1052 niños de escuelas públicas y privadas de ocho ciudades de Venezuela. Las variables obtenidas incluyeron: peso, talla, índice de masa corporal (IMC), porcentaje de grasa corporal (PGC), actividad física y en una sub-muestra glicemia capilar y circunferencia de cintura. Se aplicó una encuesta para determinar estrato socio económico (ESE), actividad física, percepción de seguridad alimentaria y hábitos de estilo de vida. La prevalencia de obesidad fue 26,4 % según IMC y 26,5%, según PGC; el déficit fue de 10,3% según IMC y de 13,5% según PGC. El 40,2% de los niños pertenecían a ESE medios, bajos y muy bajos, en tanto que 48,7% pertenecía al ESE medio alto, según el Método Graffar-Méndez Castellano. En el análisis de correspondencias múltiples se observó una alta contribución al eje factorial de los excesos de grasa corporal, peso e IMC por parte del consumo de comida chatarra, dulces, bebidas azucaradas y proteínas fritas. La ciudad con mayor prevalencia de obesidad de acuerdo con el PGC fue Maracay. El análisis (OR) entre la glicemia y las diferentes variables no fue significativo. Se identificó además la presencia de la doble carga desnutrición y obesidad en la población escolar estudiada.
Research on Economic Structure of Ya'an City Based on Factor Analysis
Authors: He Jinrui , Ji Xiaozhan , Pan Danzi
Published: October 2022

Ya'an is rich in natural resources, and its economy has developed well in recent years. In order to promote the local economy, it is necessary to clarify the relationship between economic structure and its related factors. This paper selects 14 indicators of economic structure from 2004 to 2017 and uses Factor Analysis to have an empirical study on Ya'an. Our study shows that four common factors of the economic structure are highly effective: Economic Development, Social Development, Government Management, and Regional Innovation, accounting for 43.92%, 36.12%, 10.06%, and 8.26%, respectively. Then our study provides constructive suggestions for its further development based on our conclusion.
The Impact of Crude Oil Price Shocks on Bitcoin under the Russian–Ukrainian War
Authors: Ma Yongjian
Published: October 2022

Nowadays, the Russian-Ukrainian war has been a hotly topic, and the war has shaken the global economy, especially in the international crude oil market. Also, as a popular financial instrument, the investors like to see Bitcoin as a hedging tool, but the problem of whether cryptocurrencies can hedge the volatility of commodity markets lacks a unified explanation. Therefore, the paper wants to find the relationship between Bitcoin and crude oil during the Russian-Ukrainian war. This paper uses data from Bitcoin, crude oil WTI futures, and crude oil Brent futures, and constructs the VAR model and ARMA-GARCH model based on these data. Ultimately, the article finds that the volatility of the international crude oil market only has little impact on Bitcoin. Thus, the investors do not need to worry about the high crude oil price caused by the war will affect Bitcoin’s yield and volatility, so Bitcoin seems like a great hedging instrument against the shock of the international crude oil market.
The impact of ESG performance on audit fees - a study based on a two-way fixed effects model
Authors: Hou Hongman , Yang Yawen , Lv Haolin
Published: October 2022

With the continuous promotion of the construction of beautiful China and ecological civilization, the concept of sustainable and green development has become increasingly popular. In recent years, enterprises' environmental social and governance (ESG) performance has received widespread attention in China. This paper selects panel data of A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2011 to 2020 and uses a two-way fixed-effects model to explore the relationship between ESG performance of listed companies and audit fees. Robustness and endogeneity tests of the empirical structure are performed by replacing explanatory variables and regressing explanatory variables with a one-period lag. The effect of firm heterogeneity characteristics on the relationship between the two is further examined through subsample regressions according to the nature of enterprises and audit institutions. We find a strong negative association between ESG performance and audit fees, meaning that better ESG performance of firms in China leads to lower audit fees. Also, it is tested that the negative effect of ESG performance on audit fees is more significant when the firm is a non-state owned firm and when audited by Big Four accounting firms. The empirical results of this paper will well enrich the study on the impact of ESG performance on firms and broaden the research on the factors influencing audit fees.
The Balance between Urban Development and Environmental Protection: Evidence from Chinese Cities
Authors: Li Mujin
Published: October 2022

China has experienced a fast-growing economic growth rate over the past decades. Its economic development is mainly attributed to the reform and opening-up of the Chinese government. However, one of the pressing problems our nation faces today is balancing the relationship between economic development and environmental protection. This paper theoretically studies how to equilibrate circumstances and economic advances and aims to find the optimal pathway for solving this imbalance qualitatively. To this end, we propose multiple potential solutions to fixing environmental issues. This paper provides insightful comments on the above mentioned policies, which greatly relate to government, enterprises, and residents.
Attitudes of English Language Teachers towards Code-switching (CS) in Pakistani Classrooms: A Review of five selected Articles
Authors: Mian Abdul-Rahman
Published: October 2022

Nowadays, the most widely used language in academic settings is English because in the last few years there has been an immense increase in English Language Teaching at all dimensions in Pakistan. Fundamental reason for this review study is to add to the perspective of code-switching to have positive effects on teaching. This study also investigates language choice and use, and reasons of code-switching by the English Language Teachers. To achieve the aims of this study, descriptive qualitative research methodology was adopted and all the five articles were selected through random sampling technique. In the selected articles, qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used in which interviews; semi-structured interviews, questionnaire and observations were utilized as tools for data collection from the teachers of English Language. Samples of selected articles being reviewed, consisted of English Language Teachers at university level. This review study has also a limitation because only five (05) selected articles were reviewed. Therefore, the findings are not generalizable. After reviewing the articles it has come to notice that most of the Pakistani experts/teachers are in the favor of meaningful use of code-switching but some of the experts/teachers asserted that CS in L2 learning settings is not so far a useful strategy. The findings of this review study can prove to be helpful for both English Language teachers and language policy makers to utilize code-switching as a useful teaching methodology in Pakistani context.
Functions of Code-Switching in a Private Chat on Facebook
Authors: Panhwar Farida Yasmin
Published: October 2022

Code switching is a significant language feature of the multilingual countries like Pakistan. The term code switching refers to the shift from one language to another. The main objective of this research is to explore the communicative functions of code switching by multilingual Sindhi speaking wife and husband in an inbox chat on Facebook. Applying the qualitative methodology, the data of one year chat was collected and varieties of functions using code switching theory of Blom and Gumperz (1972) as the theoretical framework. The findings of the study elucidate that Sindhi educated multilingual heavily utilize code switching for various communicative purposes like indexing identity, quotation, rephrasing, selfcorrection, metalinguistic, reported speech, idiomatic expressions, translation, expressing anger, humour, and euphemistic expressions in order to achieve their communicative goals.
The Digital Divide and Smartphone Reliance for Disadvantaged Students in Higher Education
Authors: Banerjee Madhumita
Published: October 2022

The digital divide as it pertains to information inequality among disadvantaged student populations in higher education is a pertinent problem, and has been further exacerbated by the increase in online learning due to COVID-19. This study explores Technological Access challenges of students at a small public midwestern university in the US that serves a disproportionately higher number of underserved and underrepresented students. Survey data from 535 undergraduate students indicate that a critical subset (n=61) of the sample who were first generation, low income, and nonwhite had significantly lower levels of Technological Access with respect to access to devices and Internet access, when compared to the larger sample. Additionally, nearly half of the sample used smartphones to access courses online. Educational implications of smartphone dependence among disadvantaged students and the consequent digital divide are discussed. As technology induced online learning proliferates, addressing such gaps will be a step toward mitigating inequities plaguing higher education.
Some controversial issues of legal regulation of the powers of the sole executive body of a business company. Part 2
Authors: Abakumova Ekaterina
Published: October 2022

Some problems of regulatory regulation of the exercise of the powers of the sole executive body of a business company are considered in the presented work. The author substantiates the need to improve the legislation on business companies and formulates proposals for directions of changes.
IMPORTANCE OF PROBIOTICS IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COVID-19
Authors: Eslami Majid , Abdolshahi Anna , Emadi Alireza , Yousefi Bahman
Published: October 2022

The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome COVID-19 outbreak is brought on by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Taking into account the criticism that SARS-CoV-2 has received on a global scale, efficient preventive actions and treatment for COVID-19 would be an urgent need. New strategies were developed based on immune responses. The immunomodulating properties of a few bioactive substances, minerals, and micronutrients have led to recommendations. Probiotics' therapeutic uses in COVID-19 patients were looked into in this review. A decline in the amount of various probiotic species, including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, was observed in some COVID-19 patients, which may be indicative of a compromised immune system. The use of probiotics has been predominantly explored for the inhibition and management handling of gastrointestinal disorders, but other potential properties of these microorganisms have been considered for nutritional effects, inflammatory diseases, Helicobacter pylori infections, allergic diseases, and anti-tumor properties. Some investigations have revealed that these probiotics stimulate and modify innate immune responses through multiple membrane molecules that transfer signaling massages with the epithelial cells of the gut. In addition to the gut microbiota, which has been widely studied, the physiopathology of numerous respiratory illnesses is known to depend on the lung microbiota. Through microaspiration and inhalation, which bacteria, molds, and viruses can create, the healthy lung acquired its unique microbiota. Probiotic strains might be used to influence these microbiotas, contributing novel views in the managing of respiratory diseases. Returning gut microbiota has been revealed to recover resistance to virus or pathogenic invades moreover at the respiratory mucosal stages.