bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peculiarities of the mechanisms of psychological defense and coping strategies among teenagers with different types of parenting
Authors: Shabaeva Antonina Vladimirovna , Mitina Galina Vladimirovna , Davletshina Ramilya Magadievna
Published: September 2020

The goal of this article is to examine the psychological defense mechanisms and coping strategies of teenagers with different types of parenting. The subject of this research is the mechanisms of psychological defense and coping strategies of teenagers with different types of ubpringing. The empirical object of the research became the sample of 72 teenagers (36 girls and 28 boys), aged 14 to 15, as well as 72 parents (mothers). Based on the results of empirical research, the author acquired scientific facts on specificity of using psychological defense mechanisms and coping strategies by teenagers with different types of parenting. The research program contains diagnostic techniques of parenting strategies, family relationship, mechanism of psychological defense of personality, and coping strategies. The statistical analysis was carried out using the parametric student's T-test. The scientific facts obtained in the course of study broaden the perspective on teenagers and possibilities of rendering them psychological assistance within the framework of non-constructive forms of coping strategies and coping behavior. The following conclusions were made: 1) teenagers raised by authoritarian parents try to avoid contact with reality and solution of the arising problems, they usually use the psychological defense mechanism “compensation”; 2) teenagers from the families with democratic parenting often use the psychological defense mechanism “intellectualization” and coping the strategy for solving problems; 3) the peculiarity of hyperprotective parenting forms the psychological defense mechanism “substitution” and coping strategy of avoiding problems; 4) pandering type of parenting results in manifestation of the desire to avoid contact with surrounding reality and solution of the problems, the most widespread strategy of coping behavior among such teenagers is “avoidance”.
ЯКІСТЬ В ПАРАДИГМІ УПРАВЛІННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНИМ ПОТЕНЦІАЛОМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Shuklina Viktoriya Viktorivna , Naboka Ruslan Mykolayovych
Published: September 2020

Актуальність теми дослідження. Під впливом соціально-економічного розвитку змінюється парадигма
управління потенціалом, трансформуючись в систему знань, що адекватна умовам. Постановка проблеми. Перенасичення бізнессередовища інформацією та невідповідність засобів комунікації викликає організаційний хаос, який перешкоджає досягненню цілей і знижує якість управління
підприємством. Науковим підґрунтям для вирішення цієї проблеми є дослідження відповідності парадигми та її якісних критеріїв. Аналіз останніх досліджень і публікацій. Систему поглядів на управління потенціалом формували в своїх працях такі провідні вчені і дослідники, як І. Ансофф,
П. Друкер, Ф. Тейлор, Е. Мейо, О. Білорус, О. Скаленко, О. Терещенко, О. Федоніна М. Шепелєв та інші. Виділення недосліджених частин загальної проблеми. Діалектику управлінської парадигми
інформаційно-комунікаційного потенціалу та зміни її положень не досліджували в період інформатизації економіки; недостатньо враховували якісні аспекти формування. Постановка завдання. Обґрунтувати сутність нової парадигми управління інформаційно-комунікаційним потенціалом підприємства в умовах сучасної економіки; визначити роль і місце якості в контексті адекватності
ситуації. Виклад основного матеріалу. Досліджено трансформації парадигми на сучасному етапі соціальноекономічного розвитку, сутність понять, характерні ознаки і роль якості в забезпеченні адекватності управління інформаційно-комунікаційними можливостями під впливом зміни ситуацій.
Висновки. Обґрунтовано сутність і діалектику парадигми управління інформаційно-комунікаційним
потенціалом підприємства в умовах розвитку інформаційно-знаннєвої економіки. Розроблено архітектуру якості та визначено роль і характерні ознаки якісного управління в контексті адекватності конкретній ситуації
Managerial Competencies of Nurse Managers in Ghana
Authors: Paarima Yennuten , Ofei Adelaide Maria Ansah , Kwashie Atswei Adzo
Published: September 2020

Managerial competencies of nurse managers are believed to influence the efficiency of healthcare. Amidst the global shortage of nurses and the rising cost of healthcare, it is imperative to assess the managerial competencies of nurse managers. Using the Katz Skills Model as the organising framework, this study assessed the managerial competencies of nurse managers at the unit level. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 121 nurse managers in 10 hospitals in the eastern region of Ghana. The nurse managers showed knowledge and the ability to apply different managerial competencies depending on the situation. They were more inclined to apply technical skills, followed by human skills and conceptual skills. Experience as a nurse, experience as a nurse manager, qualifications, and training in management together predicted their technical skills (R2 = 0.154, p = 0.002) and conceptual skills (R2 = 0.174, p < 0.001). However, only training in management contributed significantly to the managerial competencies of the nurse managers. At the 0.05% alpha level, increasing qualifications above an advanced diploma was associated with having better technical skills. The study presents new empirical evidence congruent with the Katz Skills Model that nurse managers require the knowledge and ability to apply technical, human, and conceptual skills in the performance of their managerial functions, and that no particular competency is ideal for every situation.
Russian Validation of Homophobia Scale (HS)
Authors: Tuziak Bogdan
Published: September 2020

Introduction: A three-factors self-reporting questionnaire, consisting of 25 items, related to behavior/negative affect, affect/behavioral aggression, and negative cognition towards homosexual people, was administered to a sample of 200 farmer workers recruited in various ways from two Bryansk and Kursk regions of Russian Federation. Aim: The objective of this paper is to validate the HS in the Russian sample in Russian language. Methods: A Russian translation of the HS was carried out by two bilingual translators, after which an English native translated the Russian test back into the English language. Main Outcome Measures: Together with the translated version of HS was administrated a biodata questionnaire including the main information as age, level of education, partnership status, faith and sex orientation. Results : Analyzing obtained data of 200 subjects (100 (50%) female and 100 (50%) male) with ages ranging from 18 to 50 years (mean age = 21.19±2.65; SD: 8.82) showed an overall Cronbach’s α coefficient 0.92 of the internal consistency. All three domains had a good alpha coefficient (three higher than .91), whereas in the total score was .87. The test-retest reliability results: behavior/negative affect was r = 0.79 (P < 0.0001), affect/behavioral aggression was r = 0.82 (P < 0.0001), negative cognition was r = 0.74 (P < 0.0001) and the HS total score was r = 0.93 (P < 0.0001). Conclusions: This study offers a new tool to assess homophobia in Russian population. The Russian validation of the HS in Russian language revealed the use of this self-report test to have good psychometric properties. Therefore, this scale is a necessary diagnostic instrument to detect subtle homophobic attitudes toward homosexual people and useful in the preventive programs of homophobic behavior, in the clinical praxis.
Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Dysfunctional Attitude among Psychosomatic Patients: Case Reports
Authors: Gupta Babita
Published: September 2020

The aim of the study was a) to study the specific dysfunctional attitude among psychosomatic patients, b) to determine the relationship between dysfunctional attitude and severity level of psychosomatic disorder and 3) to examine the efficacy of body scan mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in the reduction of dysfunctional attitude thereby reduction in the severity level of psychosomatic disorders. The hypotheses were carried out that a) there is correlation between dysfunctional attitude and severity level of psychosomatic disorders and b) there is positive change after MBCT in the dysfunctional attitude and severity level of psychosomatic disorders. Patients had been referred by physician with diagnosis of psychosomatic disorders at a private clinic, Bangalore, India. Out of ten patients, six patients (4 male and 2 female) in the age range of 30 to 50 years, middle socio-economic status randomly selected for the study. Ex-post facto design was used. Pre and post assessment approach was used. Dysfunctional Attitude Scale, Pathology testing and Rating Scale of Symptoms of Psychosomatic Disorders- self prepared were done. MBCT intervention was done. Qualitative and correlation analysis were carried out. Results revealed that patients show specific dysfunctional attitude such as perfectionism, vulnerability, disapproval-dependence, and need for approval. It can be concluded that mindfulness based cognitive therapy is effective in changing specific dysfunctional attitude whereby reduction in severity level of psychosomatic disorders.
Avaliação da reposição semanal de vitamina D em adultos e idosos não-obesos
Authors: Pereira Tiago Spizzirri , Bosco Adriana Aparecida , Cruz Marina Abreu Corradi , Custódio Ana Carolina Gregório , Alves Júlia Pereira
Published: September 2020

Esse artigo buscou avaliar se doses menores de suplementação de vitamina D por tempo inferior ao preconizado pela Sociedade Brasileira de Endocrinologia e Metabologia (SBEM) poderiam ser suficientes para tratar pacientes com deficiência dessa vitamina. Trata-se deum ensaio clínico randomizado, autocontrolado, de não inferioridade, realizado em amostra de adultos e idosos não obesos em uma cidade de Minas Gerais. Os usuários selecionados foram acompanhados por cinco semanas e divididos em três grupos, onde o primeiro foi tratado com 30.000 UI/semana de colecalciferol, o segundo com 50.000 UI/semana da mesma vitamina e o terceiro não recebeu reposição (grupo controle).Não houve diferença significativa entre o valor sérico inicial e final de vitamina D para o grupo controle, no entanto, ambos os esquemas testados foram suficientes para alcançar níveis séricos de vitamina D superiores a 30ng/mL em apenas cinco semanas, tempo menor que o sugerido pela SBEM, mesmo no grupo com dose inferior à preconizada.
A utilização da laserterapia para o controle da hipersensibilidade dentinária: uma revisão sistematizada da literatura
Authors: Rocha Aurélio de Oliveira , Aquino Thaísla Santana de , Lima Thaine Oliveira , Rodrigues Priscilla Castro Moura , Anjos Lucas Menezes dos , Oliveira Thayanne Monteiro Ramos
Published: September 2020

Uma das principais complicações associadas à presença clínica de desgastes dentais patológicos é a hipersensibilidade dentinária (HD),  que necessita de um correto diagnóstico para realizar o tratamento adequado. O presente estudo, através de uma revisão sistematizada da literatura, teve como objetivo avaliar os dados científicos atuais em relação à efetividade da laserterapia como método alternativo no controle da HD. Foi realizada uma busca completa por estudos datados dos últimos cinco anos nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e Lilacs, utilizando os descritores dentin, sensitivity e laser, inseridos na plataforma de maneira cruzada adotando a expressão booleana and. Dos 470 artigos identificados e selecionados para análise, 464 foram excluídos por apresentarem um ou mais critérios de exclusão. Portanto, seis artigos foram qualificados para inclusão nesta revisão. Os resultados encontrados nos artigos selecionados sugerem um efeito positivo dos lasers de baixa (700nm, 3 J/cm2) e de alta potência (800nm, 8 J/cm2) na redução da dor e controle da HD. Porém, mais estudos clínicos randomizados e controlados são necessários para padronizar protocolos de sua correta indicação clínica.
A Study of Chronic Foot Ulcers for diabetic patients
Authors: Arulanantham Zechariah Jebakumar  , Helen Jebakumari Yesurathinam
Published: September 2020

The local factors of the diabetic foot ulcer are peripheral neuropathy, anatomic foot deformity, trauma, improperly fitted shoes, and history of foot ulceration or lower limb elimination in the past, oedema, callus, incomplete joint mobility and irregular foot pressures. There is a triad of neuropathy, trauma and deformity seen in about two-thirds of the diabetic foot ulcer patients. The other risk factors are dry or fissured skin, toe-web tinea and onychomycosis. In some studies, there are sexual differences and ethnic elements.The international agreement on the diabetic foot devised a foot risk criteria with increased risk for foot ulceration by categorizing foot risk. Patients who have no neuropathy and no history of foot ulcer in the past are said to be low-risk patients. The annual occurrence of a diabetic foot ulcer is predictable to be 2 to 3%. There are two important functions of the foot. They support the body weight as well as act as a lever to propel the body during walking and running. The foot is composed of many small bones so that it can adapt itself while walking on uneven surfaces, rather than being made of single bone which makes it harder to walk on such surfaces. Several risk factors act together and lead to the formation of the foot in diabetes patients. It can be approximately separated into local factors and general or systemic factors. The general factors include poor glycemic control, the period of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal disease, visual loss or blindness and old age. The local factors are peripheral neuropathy, anatomic foot deformity, trauma, improperly fitted shoes, history of foot ulceration or lower limb amputation in the past, oedema, callus, imperfect joint mobility and abnormal foot pressures. There is a triad of neuropathy, trauma and deformity seen in about two-thirds of the diabetic foot ulcer patients.
An Overlooked Posttraumatic Lesion: Morel Lavallee
Authors: AYLANÇ Nilüfer , AKYÜREK Mustafa , ERTEM Şenay Bengin
Published: September 2020

Morel-Lavallee is a soft tissue lesion that occurs after trauma and is seen almost rare. The patients usually refer to the clinic with a palpable mass. In addition, lesions can be detected incidentally during imaging tests performed for different reasons after trauma. While examining the soft tissue lesions of the musculoskeletal system, especially in cases with a history of trauma, the Morel-Lavallee lesion should also be thought, and ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging methods that have superiority in soft tissue imaging should be used. In this case report, we aim to attract attention to the fact that MLL, which can be seen rarely, should be kept in mind in cases with pain, palpable mass and a trauma history, even if the process is chronic.
Sağlık Araştırmalarında Matematik Model Kullanımı
Authors: YAYLALI Emine
Published: September 2020

Sağlık araştırmalarında matematik modellerin uygulanması yeni olmamakla beraber son yıllarda oldukça yaygınlaşmıştır. Bu artışın nedeni olarak veriyle hesaplama gücündeki artış kadar sağlık maliyetlerinin artması, kaynakların azalması bununla beraber artan yaşam süresi nedeniyle rastlanan kompleks sağlık sorunları da gösterilebilir. Bu çalışma, matematik modellerin sağlık alanındaki uygulamalarını incelemeyi amaçlamakta olup özellikle klinik uygulamaları ve hastalık modellerine önem vermiştir. Bulaşıcı hastalıklar ve kronik hastalıkların modellenmesi bunlara bağlı olarak tedavi ve korunma yöntemlerinin arasından en etkin ve maliyet etkili olanların belirlenmesi önemli bir alandır. Kızamık, grip, kanser ve HIV gibi birçok hastalık ve halk sağlığı sorunu matematik modeller yardımıyla incelenip var olan kaynakların etkin kullanımını sağlayacak karar destek çalışmaları mevcuttur. Bu çalışmada, bu çalışmaların geniş bir özeti kullanılan matematik modelleme yöntemlerinin sınıflandırılmasıyla verilmiştir. Hastalık model yöntemleri olarak Markov modeller, kompartıman modelleri ve ajan temelli benzetim modelleri metot olarak özetlenmiş ve yapılan önemli çalışmalardan bazıları ve Türkiye’de yapılan uygulamalar incelenmiştir.
CAUSA DE PEDIR: OS FATOS, OS FUNDAMENTOS JURÍDICOS E O AFORISMO IURA NOVIT CURIA
Authors: De Souza Sant'Anna Vinícius
Published: September 2020

O artigo analisa a causa de pedir no processo civil brasileiro. Inicialmente, estabelece o seu conceito e conteúdo. Em seguida, analisa as teorias da substanciação e da individuação, apontando por que se entende que no Brasil foi adotada aquela primeira. Depois, procura identificar quais são os fatos que realmente identificam a causa de pedir. Finalmente, diferencia fundamentos jurídicos de fundamentos legais, e demonstra como o aforismo iura novit curia permite que o Estado-juiz faça o reenquadramento dos fatos articulados na petição inicial em qualquer norma capaz de resultar as consequências jurídicas pretendidas pelo autor.
Evaluation of Fungicidal Potential of Some Moss Extracts on Phytopathogenic Fungus “Fusarium Solani”
Authors: IRANBAKHSH Alıreza , ASADBOLAND Roghaieh , ESLAHI Mohammadreza , SHIRZADIAN Saeed
Published: September 2020

Mosses are a group of non-vascular plants containing sources of secondary metabolites with anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and antifungal properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal potential of the different extracts (ethanolic, methanolic and acetonic extracts) of mosses, collected from Iran against the phytopathogenic fungi Fusarium solani (IRAN 11C), by the twofold serial dilution method. The used extract concentrations percentage were: 100, 50, 25, 12.5, 6.25 and 3.125 %. The results indicated that, by increasing the concentration of extracts, the antifungal activities also increased and the radial growth of test fungi was reduced. Ethanolic extracts in particular showed best antifungal activities with the significant inhibition on the growth of test fungi at the highest and lowest concentrations.
Social Inclusion of Disabled Persons: Role of a Professional Social Worker in Pakistan
Authors: Syeda Mahnaz Hassan  , Aliya Khalid  , Muhammad Arshad  , Shajiah Qursam
Published: September 2020

This paper aims to explore the role of professional social workers in the social inclusion of disabled persons in Pakistan. This paper highlights the present scenario of social work practice with the disabled community and how professional social workers are bringing social inclusion of disabled persons by working effectively in the field. The data for this study was collected through qualitative approach. The semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data through in-depth interviews from thirteen professional social workers who are working for the social inclusion of persons with disabilities in Pakistani community. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The data revealed that social workers have enough abilities to create a bridge between disabled persons with their community. There are different sources present in the community which can be utilized by professional social workers to enable disabled persons to live a normal life. Unawareness of common people and government towards the roles of social workers has been observed in this study. Enhancement and encouragement of social work practice in the field of disability is particularly needed.
RETRACTED: Role of pedagogical higher education institutions in solving the problem of rational organization of vocational guidelines
Authors: Kurbatova A. S. , Zaitseva S. A.
Published: September 2020

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Introduction.The article discusses the potential of pedagogical universities in solving the problem of career guidance in the country. The current state of career guidance is described, the reasons for its low efficiency, as well as the role of the initial stage of schooling, as the basis for the formation of professional skills are assessed.

Materials and Methods. The research was based on publications, monographs, dissertations of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of career guidance, a comparative analysis of the data of sociological surveys was carried out, methods of analysis, synthesis and modeling of the socio-pedagogical space were used.

Results.It is established that the ineffective organization of career guidance leads to errors in choosing a profession, which is an unfavorable factor not only for personal growth, but also harms the country's economy. This dictates the need to develop a new direction of activity in the conditions of pedagogical universities, which, having the necessary personnel and production potential, can become regional career guidance centers, providing methodological guidance and coordination activities, accompanying and supporting career guidance work of schools, implementing comprehensive career guidance diagnostics programs, as well as training programs career counseling specialists (career counseling advisors). These specialists, carrying out qualified systemic activities in various educational institutions, will be able to work in the information, educational, diagnostic, consultative, intermediary and other areas. The authors prove the need for a system-activity approach to career guidance, the elements of which should be interconnected and led.

Discussion and Conclusion. The article proposes a new model for organizing career guidance work, proves the need for a system-activity approach, based on the continuity of all levels of education. The main provisions of the article can become the basis of relevant pedagogically sound career guidance projects that take into account the socio-economic interests of the state and the needs of subjects of career guidance choices.
First autochthonous dengue outbreak in Italy, August 2020
Authors: Lazzarini Luca , Barzon Luisa , Foglia Felice , Manfrin Vinicio , Pacenti Monia , Pavan Giacomina , Rassu Mario , Capelli Gioia , Montarsi Fabrizio , Martini Simone , Zanella Francesca , Padovan Maria Teresa , Russo Francesca , Gobbi Federico
Published: September 2020

In August 2020, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, five locally acquired cases of dengue virus type 1 were detected in a family cluster in Vicenza Province, North-East Italy where Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are endemic. The primary case was an importation from West Sumatra, Indonesia. This is the first outbreak of autochthonous dengue reported in Italy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, screening of febrile travelers from endemic countries is crucial in areas where competent vectors are present.
KEYNOTE: Three Positive Outcome TA Psychotherapy Cases: Hermeneutic Single-Case Efficacy Design Research in Action
Authors: Widdowson Mark
Published: September 2020

The background to the research I have been involved in was my frustration with the dominance of CBT within statutory therapy services within the UK and a continued lack of recognition for TA. To me, as to most TA therapists, I could see in my day to day practice that TA was indeed an effective approach, but was afraid that that unless we as a community start to quickly accumulate research evidence supporting our convictions that TA would continue to be marginalised. As a result of an informal conversation with Professor John McLeod- a respected counselling and psychotherapy researcher- I was inspired to engage in research and to enrol with the University of Leicester to begin a PhD investigating the process and outcome of TA psychotherapy. I am now four years into my doctoral research, and have found it to be a deeply enriching experience which has brought me a great deal of personal and professional satisfaction. As my research has developed, I have become clearer in my vision and aim. My vision is to see TA recognised as an Empirically-Supported Therapy by the year 2020. This is an entirely realistic vision, and I hope that in reading this that many of you will be encouraged to join in and make this vision a reality.
At this point, it is perhaps worth exploring a little bit about what research means to many within our community. My sense is that many of you will be able to identify with the following statement;
‘I know research is important… to help us to understand how therapy works, to improve how we do therapy, to contribute to our profession and to promote wider acceptance of TA and psychotherapy’
Is this true for you? I also suspect that many of you will be able to identify with the following statement;
 ‘My negative impression of research is that it… Isn’t for people like me, it is complex, boring and time consuming, it is not relevant to the practice of therapy and is an ethically dubious activity’
Is this statement true for you also? I would imagine that many of you will be able to identify with much of the second statement. I am basing my speculation about your views of research on some recent research which I conducted which investigated the perceptions that 16 TA psychotherapy trainees had of psychotherapy research.  (for more information on the results of this research, see; Widdowson, M. (2012a).
As I see it, if this second statement is common amongst members of the TA community, then unless this is addressed, the vision I described above will not become a reality. It is part of my intention in writing this article to highlight that research does not need to be complex, boring or time consuming, can be conducted by people like you and can produce findings which are highly relevant and applicable to the realities of the consulting room.
The Development of a Psychodiagnostic Instrument Based on Ego state, Impasse and Drama Triangle Concepts (ZESUI)
Authors: Brajovic Car Kristina , Hadzi Pesic Marina , Nedeljkovic Jasmina
Published: September 2020

The process of developing the final version of the Impasses, Ego state and Drama Triangle Role Inventory (in short - ZESUI) presented in this article involved repeated iterations over four years. The scale is based on the Transactional analysis theory of personality, interpersonal styles and pathology. The statistical method used in the process of the instrument development, with specific attempts to increase the factor saturation and items internal consistency is exploratory factor analysis, more specifically methods of principal component analysis. The questions within the inventory include the relevant aspects of the diagnosis (assessment) of the Ego state, Impasses and Roles profiles. It consists of 62 items which measure three types of Impasses: Type I, II and III, nine Functional Ego States and three Drama Triangle Roles: Rescuer, Persecutor and Victim.
A eficiência econômico-financeira de operadoras de planos de saúde: a influência da modalidade
Authors: Xavier Daniele Oliveira , De Souza Antônio Artur
Published: September 2020

Diante de um grande mercado que movimenta milhões anualmente e atende a mais de 20% da população brasileira quanto à saúde, fazem-se necessários estudos relacionados à eficiência econômico-financeira das Operadoras de Planos de Saúde (OPS). Soma-se a isso o fato que o mercado de saúde suplementar vem diminuindo ao longo dos últimos 15 anos. Dessa maneira, o estudo dessa eficiência mostra-se importante para a manutenção dessas empresas no mercado. Uma das formas de se analisar a situação financeira dessas organizações é por meio da utilização dos benchmarks de mercado. Para tanto, foram calculados alguns indicadores econômico-financeiros e realizados testes de Kruskal-Wallis e Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA). Conclui-se que a modalidade a qual opera a OPS pode ser determinante para a sua eficiência e que alguns indicadores apresentam possibilidades de melhoria em grande parte das empresas, independente da modalidade.
Palavras-chave: Operadoras de planos de saúde. Eficiência econômico-financeira. Análise envoltória de dados (DEA).
Determinants of the economic and financial efficiency of health plan operators: the influence of the modality
Abstract
Faced with a large market that moves billions of people and serves more than 20% of the Brazilian population regarding health, these studies may be related to the economic economy of the Health Plan Operators (OPS). This means that the supplemental healthcare market has been shrinking over the last 15 years. Thus, the study of this efficiency is important for the maintenance of these companies in the market. One way to analyze the financial situation in these situations is the average use of market benchmarks. For this, some economic and financial indicators were calculated and performed by Kruskal-Wallis and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Conclude that a form of OPS quality operation can be decisive for its efficiency and that some indicators show possibilities for improvement in most companies, regardless of the modality.
Keywords: Health plan operators. Economic and financial efficiency. Data envelopment analysis (DEA).
RAINFALL TREND ANALYSIS OF A MINI WATERSHED: A CASE STUDY ON DEGRADING LAKES/TANKS
Authors: K.P. Pradeep Raja , Reddy Suresh Ramaswwamy
Published: September 2020

India as a tropical country, depends solely on south west Monsoon. Southwest monsoon spans between June and September. The present study is aimed to carry out the probable trend of rainfall and to evaluate its implications on the tanks in Hunsur taluk of Mysore district, Karnataka, India. These tanks were the livelihood sources of water for the farmers in the command area. The lakes considered under this case study have been completely dried up in the recent past. Inconsistency of rainfall is one of the factors which govern the degradation of Lakes. Trend analysis is carried on 40 years daily rainfall data (1975-2014) for monthly, seasonal and annual average values using Mann-Kendall test and Sen’s slope estimation. The analysis shows ‘no trend’ for the months of January, February, March and June. There is an ‘increasing trend’ for the months of August, October and December. However, there is a ‘decreasing trend’ for the months of April, May, July, September and November. The decadal variation indicates a very significant decrease of rainfall for the months of June and July; particularly in the recent decade (2005-2014) and hence a ‘negative trend’ in the South-West monsoon. This may be one of the reasons for the deterioration of tanks in the study area.
FARMERS’ PERCEPTION OF POVERTY AND WELFARE IN BOKI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Eneji Rosemary I. , Frank Attah
Published: September 2020

The worsening state of poverty among rural farmers in Nigeria’s Cross River State has attracted great concern from government and its agencies but farmers’ perception of poverty and welfare is little understood. In this study, it was determined whether and how the social variables of income, healthcare and education affect farmers’ perception of poverty and welfare in Boki Local government area. Primary data were derived from one hundred (100) respondents, randomly drawn from the study area using standard questionnaires and analysed using the chi-square technique. There was a significant direct relationship between income level, health care, education and nutrition on one hand and welfare of farmers on the other. Evidence from this field study strongly suggests that poverty alleviation programmes and infrastructural projects should be extended to rural areas for improved welfare and livelihood. However, farmers do not necessarily perceive poverty based only on the variables studied.
HOBBES AND SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE IN THE LEVIATHAN
Authors: Flórez Pabón Campo Elías
Published: September 2020

Hobbes in the seventeenth century (1639 - 1668), we must emphasize that suggests that taste or infatuation for science bodies (physical), because as he reminds us at the end of the leviathan in 1651; you are happy to return to their initial speculations about (De Corpore) natural bodies. (Hobbes Leviatã, 2003, p. 22). Such luck with these initial observations, we used to locate a context of discussion on the topic of science in the seventeenth century in England, specifically in one of the authors as Kuhn; in late modernity, they propose a new paradigm of scientific knowledge as had been developed by the Scholastics; perhaps its medieval metaphysical knowledge. However, much it has been written about this particular issue. Excuses are many references to the subject in the person of Hobbes; as one of the first authors who knew how to take the first steps on what we now know as science in particular. I do not use science or sacred metaphysical arguments; but he wanted to investigate or propose arguments away from religion to build what was known as truth, from other fundamental axes; different to the subject of God.
THE HUMAN HAIR FOLLICLE PULSATING BIOMAGNETIC FIELD REACH AS MEASURED BY CRYSTALS ACCRETION
Authors: A. Abraham
Published: September 2020

This manuscript introduces the biomagnetic fields reach (BMFs) of the human hair follicles. The introduction of a novel table top optical microscopy technique using a special Prussian Blue Stain solution (PBS) mixed with fine iron particles has produced numerous papers confirming the inherent biomagnetism of the human hair. This technique allowed for the design of sets of incremental stacked glass slides for the purpose of measuring the human hair follicle BMFs reach out. This was demonstrated (measured) by using diamagnetic as well as paramagnetic Potassium Ferrocyanide preparations mixed with fine iron particles. Still microphotographs and video-recordings are presented.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROBLEMS OF ELECTRODE MODIFICATION FOR VOLTAMMETRY
Authors: Narmaeva Gavkhar , Aronbaev Sergei , Aronbaev Dmitry
Published: September 2020

In a review article, the achievements and problems of modifying carbon-containing electrodes for voltammetric analysis are considered. Various methods for chemical modification of electrodes are described, including methods of surface modification, volumetric modification, impregnation by in-situ and ex-situ methods. It is noted that modified electrodes with a catalytic response are increasingly used in voltammetry. This is explained by the fact that in a number of cases the catalytic currents that are caused by the included or previous chemical reaction far exceed the limiting diffusion currents, which makes it possible to increase the sensitivity of the method and to lower the lower limit of the determination by several orders of magnitude. Examples of the use of chemically modified carbon-containing electrodes in the voltammetric analysis of inorganic ions and organic substances are given.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF E-IPCR SYSTEM AS A TOOL FOR MANAGING FACULTY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AT THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS IBA ZAMBALES PHILIPPINES: A BASIS FOR ENHANCEMENT
Authors: Dela Cruz Menchie A.
Published: September 2020

Electronic system is the doorway to fast and efficient transactions in most of our daily undertakings today. Such transactions cover quality output for a huge majority of businesses, society and institutions that include state universities and colleges.

This study aimed to determine the level of effectiveness of electronic Individual Performance Commitment and Review (e-IPCR) system that was developed, tested and implemented as a tool of managing faculty performance evaluation for the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University Zambales (RMTU). It was also designed to assess the user’s level of acceptability for continuously adopting the system and determine what additional features are to be integrated in the system for enhancement. This study made use of the causal comparative descriptive research to determine the cause of differences that already exist between or among group of individuals. This involved two groups of respondents: 1) The college deans and 2) faculty of the RMTU. The groups were selected using purposive sampling technique. The De Lone and McLean Success Models were used as bases for system effectiveness measurement-- information quality, system quality, service quality, intention to use, user satisfaction, and net benefits. The study revealed that e-IPCR System that was developed, tested and implemented for RMTU is “Effective” in terms of Information Quality, Systems Quality, Service Quality, Intention to Use, User Satisfaction and Net Benefits; and the user’s level of acceptability to continually adopt the system is described as “Acceptable” using the same, system with database working on Local Area Networks ranked as the top preference and priority of the user for integration in the system.
A CASE STUDY ON THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF BAHUPITTA KAMALA WSR JAUNDICE
Authors: Saka Vaishnavi Narahari , Chandurkar Vivek S.
Published: September 2020

Modern culture and advanced technology have made life comfortable, but it’s given invitation to many diseases. In fast life style of people are leading irregular eating habits, eating outside has become fashion which increased risk of contaminated food and water. All these etiological factors lead to risk of related disorders. Bahupitta kamla is one of important disease. Jaundice is a condition in which yellowness of skin, sclera, mucus membrane, and excretions occurs due to hyperbilirubinemia and depositions of bile pigments.

Jaundice is described as kamala vyadhi in Ayurveda. IN ayurvedic samhita description of kamala is given in detail. The description of hepatocellular jaundice is similar to ayurvedic description of kamala vyadhi. Here a case report of a 30 years male having Bahupitta Kamala (Jaundice) who was treated with ayurvedic medicine and some panchakarma which give effective results with ayurvedic management.
PREPARATION AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF COOKIES SUPPLEMENTED WITH SPINACH (AMARANTHUS GANGETICS)
Authors: R Dhanabaaghyam. , Raga. Keerthini , S Sanjana. , G Suganya.
Published: September 2020

Spinach [Amaranthus gangetics] leaves were dried in a tray drier at 55°C and ground to pass through 220µm mesh to obtain spinach powder. Micronutrient is rich in Amaranthus gangetics. The spinach has rich source of vitamin C, folate and minerals. The physico-chemical analysis and sensory evaluation was done to know the acceptability of cookies incorporated with red spinach powder. These were evaluated for sensory analysis that included color, flavor, taste, and overall acceptability. The spinach cookies were analyzed for analytical and chemical analysis, which includes moisture content and total ash.
RESIDENTS’ ATTITUDE TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED QUARTERS IN OWO, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Lawrecno Akin Famakinwa , Agunloye Odogiyon
Published: September 2020

This work appraised residents attitude to domestic solid waste management in selected quarters in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. It identified types of domestic solid waste generated and examined the residents’ perception of waste management at the three selected quarters in Owo which include Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Area, GRA and Iloro Quarters. Data were obtained directly from the targeted population using structured questionnaire and personal observations. The questions provided in the questionnaire were directed to the household population in the area. Meanwhile, photography was used for on-the-spot assessment of the conditions of some domestic solid waste spots in the study area. For the purpose of this research, systematic random sampling technique was adopted in the administration of questionnaire on residents of the three selected quarters in Owo, Ondo State. The univariate techniques of data analysis in form of tables, and photographs which describes the necessary features of the data set. Larger percentage of the respondents emptied their receptacles when it is filled. The research recommended that the federal government of Nigeria should partner with International Development Agencies to improve domestic solid waste management in the area.
REAL POWER LOSS REDUCTION & VOLTAGE STABILITY AMPLIFICATION BY HYBRIDIZATION OF RESTARTED SIMULATED ANNEALING WITH PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM
Authors: Lenin K.
Published: September 2020

This paper presents an algorithm for solving the multi-objective reactive power dispatch problem in a power system. Modal analysis of the system is used for static voltage stability assessment. Loss minimization and maximization of voltage stability margin are taken as the objectives. Generator terminal voltages, reactive power generation of the capacitor banks and tap changing transformer setting are taken as the optimization variables. Evolutionary algorithm and Swarm Intelligence algorithm (EA, SI), a part of Bio inspired optimization algorithm, have been widely used to solve numerous optimization problem in various science and engineering domains. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is a population-based swarm intelligence algorithm that shares many similarities with evolutionary computation techniques. However, the PSO is driven by the simulation of a social psychological metaphor motivated by collective behaviors of bird and other social organisms instead of the survival of the fittest individual. The Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithm is a probabilistic hill-climbing technique that is based on the annealing/cooling process of metals. In total, most moves may be accepted at initial stages, but at the final stage only improving ones are likely to be allowed. This can help the procedure jump out of a local minimum. However, sometimes it is better to move back to a former solution that was significantly better rather than always moving from the current state. This process is called “restarting” of SA & called as Restarted Simulated Annealing (RSA). In this paper we proposed a hybridized restarted simulated annealing particle swarm optimization (RSAPSO) technique to find global minima more efficiently and robustly. The proposed RSAPSO combines the global search ability of PSO and the local search ability of RSA, and offsets the weaknesses of each other. In order to evaluate the proposed algorithm, it has been tested on IEEE 30 bus system and compared to other reported algorithms.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR ASCITES: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Jain Ankita Pravin , Chandurkar Vivek S.
Published: September 2020

A 49yrs male patient presenting with udarvriddhi (abdominal distention), dourbalya (gen. weakness), ubhaypadshoth (bilateral pedal edema) diagnosed as Udarvyadhi (ascites) was brought to SSNJ Ayurved Hospital, Solapur.Patient was treated with an integrated approach of ayurveda. According to ayurveda, treatment of is nityavirechana (purgative), agnideepan (increase appetite), balaprapti (stimulant for hepatic function), lepachikitsa, Proper diet (cow milk) and external application of arkapattabandhan (belt made by leaves of Calotropisprocera). Appreciable results were observed in the form of reduction in abdominal girth, decreased pedal edema, increased appetite, increased strength and significant changes in investigations.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN KOPI SPECTRUM DI KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Nurul Hikmah Puji , Priatna Wahyu Budi
Published: September 2020

The gaining of society’s enthusiasm for coffee can be seen from the increased number of coffee consumption in Indonesia. This would be an opportunity for an entrepreneur to open a coffee shop. The number of coffee shops has always increased from year to year, especially in Bogor City as one of the tourism cities in Indonesia. In this situation, the level of competition will surely increase. Therefore, effective alternative strategies are needed to succeed in this competition. The purpose of this research is to identify the internal and external environmental factors of the company to formulate the priorities of the right marketing strategies. The methods used in this research are the IFE matrix, EFE matrix, IE matrix, SWOT matrix, and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). The result of the analysis shows that Kopi Spectrum is in a position of growth and build. Five marketing strategies generated from SWOT Matrix Analysis, that can be implemented by Kopi Spectrum, maintain product quality with an appropriate price (SO1), improve promotional activities that are suitable for the targets (WO1), expand a network of suppliers (ST1), maintain the number of consumers they already have with services and facilities (ST2), and get the halal certificate (WT1). Based on QSPM calculations, the priority strategy from Kopi Spectrum is to maintain the number of consumers they already have with services and facilities.
PENGARUH IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PESERTA DIDIK PADA MUATAN IPS KELAS V SDN 30 AMPENAN TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019-2020
Authors: Laswita Lola , Darmiany Darmiany , Saputra Heri Hadi
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh implementasi model problem based learning terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis peserta didik pada muatan IPS kelas V di SDN 30 Ampenan tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis ex-post facto. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas V SDN 30 Ampenan yang berjumlah 68 peserta didik. Adapun sampel yang digunakan yaitu peserta didik kelas VA yang berjumlah 35 peserta didik. Sampel dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini diukur menggunakan angket dan tes. Dalam pengujian instrument, peneliti menggunakan uji validitas ahli, validitas isi, serta uji reliabilitas. Adapun data model problem based learning dikumpulkan menggunakan angket pada peserta didik dengan perolehan sebesar 80.86% dan termasuk dalam kategori keterlaksanaan baik. Sementara data keterampilan berpikir kritis dikumpulkan menggunakan tes tulis dengan perolehan nilai rata-rata rata-rata sebesar 80,00 dan termasuk dalam skala interval kategori kritis. Sebelum melakukan uji hipotesis, terlebih dahulu dilakukan uji prasyarat yakni uji normalitas dan linieritas data. Berdasarkan uji hipotesis menggunakan uji-t (uji koefisien regresi sederhana) dengan taraf signifikansi 5%(0,05) diperoleh nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,00. Dikarenakan nilai signifikansi kurang dari (<) nilai probabilitas 5%, maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh implementasi model problem based learning terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis peserta didik pada muatan IPS kelas V di SDN 30 Ampenan Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020.
Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Mahasiswa Dengan Pembelajaraan Kooperatif Berbasis Android
Authors: Winata Anggun , Cacik Sri , Sulistyaningrum Heny
Published: September 2020

21st century skills meliputi berpikir kritis, kreatif, kolaboratif dan komunikatif. 21st century skills awal masih menunjukkan hasil rendah. Kemampuan berpikir kreatif merupakan salah satu ketrampilan yang penting dalam kemampuan abad 21 selain kemampuan yang lain. Penelitian bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berfikir kreatif melalui pembelajaran kooperatif berbasis android.  Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian ekperimen, desain penelitian pre-ekperimen, dan tipe desain one group pretest postest. Analisis data hasil penelitian yang berupa lembar tes kemampuan berpikir kreatif menggunakan indikator (1) Kefasihan (fluency), (2) Fleksibilitas (flexibility), dan (3) Kebaruan (novelty). Analisi data menggunakan rumus skor gain ternormalkan. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa (1) hasil pretest indikator kefasihan, fleksibelitas, dan kebaharuan berturut-turut adalah 2,85; 1.71; dan 1,04. (2) hasil posttest indikator kefasihan, fleksibelitas, dan kebaharuan berturut-turut adalah 3,14; 3,02; dan3,35. (3) Kemampuan berpikir kreatif mahasiswa dapat mengalami peningkatan pada ketiga indikator melalui pembelajaran kooperatif berbasis android. Indikator kefasihan dan fleksibelitas memperoleh hasil sedang dengan hasil secara berturut-turut yaitu 0,50 dan 0,54. Indikator kebaharuan memberikan hasil tertinggi yaitu 0,78.