bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application and Preliminary Outcomes of Remote Diagnosis and Treatment During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Retrospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Liu Luwen , Gu Jianqin , Shao Fengmin , Liang Xinliang , Yue Lixia , Cheng Qiaomei , Zhang Lianzhong
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted in the self-quarantine of countless people due to possible infection. This situation makes telemedicine necessary as it can overcome geographical barriers, increase the number of people served, and provide online clinical support for patients. However, the outcomes of telemedicine have not yet been evaluated.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of our study is to describe the epidemiological features and clinical symptoms of patients receiving remote diagnosis and treatment at the online outpatient clinic of our hospital, as well as to analyze the outcomes and advantages of telemedicine, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS

Data from patients receiving remote diagnosis and treatment via consultation services for COVID-19 concerns at the online outpatient clinic of Henan Provincial People's Hospital from January 24 to February 17, 2020, were collected. A retrospective analysis was performed on epidemiological features, clinical symptoms, and preliminary outcomes.

RESULTS

Online inquiry, consultation, and suggestions were provided for patient concerns related to COVID-19. Our hospital also offered offline noncontact drug delivery services following online ordering and payment. A total of 4589 patients receiving remote diagnosis and treatment were recruited. The daily number of online outpatient visits initially increased and then decreased, reaching its peak on January 28 when the daily number of online outpatient visits totaled 612. Of 4589 patients, 1940 (42.3%) were males and 2649 (57.7%) were females (age range: 78 days to 85 years). Most patients were aged 20-39 years (n=3714, 80.9%) and came from Henan Province (n=3898, 84.9%). The number of patients from other provinces was 691 (15.1%). During the online consultations, patients discussed the following symptoms: fever (n=2383), cough (n=1740), nasal obstruction (n=794), fatigue (n=503), and diarrhea (n=276). A total of 873 orders of noncontact drug delivery following online payment was completed. The daily number of such orders gradually stabilized after the initial, steady increase. For offline drug delivery orders, the median (IQR) was 36 (58). An online satisfaction survey was filled out postconsultation by patients; of the 985 responses received, 98.1% (n=966) of respondents were satisfied with the service they received.

CONCLUSIONS

Remote diagnosis and treatment offered via online outpatient consultations effectively reduced the burden on hospitals, prevented overcrowding, reduced the risk of cross-infection, and relieved patients' anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak. This plays an essential role in pandemic management.
Advokasi Aliansi Masyarakat Sipil: Kegagalan Merebut Aksesibilitas Pengelolaan Corporate Social Responsibility Melalui Peraturan Daerah
Authors: Shodikin Ahmad , Susetiawan Susetiawan
Published: April 2020

Alliance of Civil Society Organization (ACSO) Bojonegoro is striving to solve the problem by advocating the CSR issue which have more fair and sustainable through public policy (local regulation) about CSR. The main research question is how the advocacy by ACSO in obtaining the access of CSR management using the local regulation? This research uses qualitative approach and utilize various primary data from interviews and observations, also secondary data from news and documentation. This article shows that the CSR advocacy through local regulation in Bojonegoro district was not successful. The relation between ACSO and DPRD was not harmonious. The DPRD chose to ratify the draft of CSR management that has been formulated by the DPRD members. The political parties inside DPRD were stronger to force and formulate public policy of CSR.
ПОВЫШЕНИЕ ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЬНОСТИ ТРУДА ПРИ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ РАСПРЕДЕЛИТЕЛЬНЫХ СЕТЕЙ АБОНЕНТСКОГО ДОСТУПА
Authors: Покатилов А.
Published: April 2020

Рассмотрены основные проблемы, мешающие повышению производительности труда при эксплуатации распределительных сетей абонентского доступа.
СВЯЗЬ И ПРАВО: ИТОГИ 2019 ГОДА
Authors: Коваленко Н. , Романова А.
Published: April 2020

В правовом регулировании отрасли связи в 2019 году и начале 2020-го прослеживаются тенденции, заданные значительно раньше. Например, курс на ограничение иностранного влияния, доступность услуг связи для пользователей, развитие сетей 5G как неотъемлемого слагаемого задачи по цифровизации экономики.
FONOLOGI BAHASA KANAUMANA KOLANA
Authors: Banik Lodia Amelia
Published: April 2020

This research entitled is Phonology of Kanaumana Kolana Language. The purpose of this study was to describe the system of phonemes and describe the phonological processes found in Kanaumana Kolana language. The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative method. Data collected in the form of the sounds of language Kanaumana Kolana obtained from interviews with native speakers Kanaumana Kolana. Based on the research results Language Kanaumana Kolana had six vowels were vowel /i/, /u/, /e/, /ɛ/, /o/ and /a/, thirteen consonant, the consonant resistor: /p, b, t, d, j, k, g/, consonant fricatives: /s/, consonant nasal: /m, n, ŋ/, consonant liquid or lateral: / l /, consonant trill / r / and two semi-vowels: / y, w /. The existence of the six vowels, twelve consonant and two glides supported by evidence using minimal pairs at the time to identify sounds such phonemes in a language Kanaumana Kolana. Phonological processes found in Kanaumana Kolana language there were two, they were the deletion process syllable structure and deletion processes accompanied by changes in the structure of the syllable form phonemes sound changes. The phonological processes found during the two segments combined into one segment.

Keywords: phoneme, phonological process, ruling
Improving Variational Quantum Optimization using CVaR
Authors: Barkoutsos Panagiotis Kl. , Nannicini Giacomo , Robert Anton , Tavernelli Ivano , Woerner Stefan
Published: April 2020

Hybrid quantum/classical variational algorithms can be implemented on noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers and can be used to find solutions for combinatorial optimization problems. Approaches discussed in the literature minimize the expectation of the problem Hamiltonian for a parameterized trial quantum state. The expectation is estimated as the sample mean of a set of measurement outcomes, while the parameters of the trial state are optimized classically. This procedure is fully justified for quantum mechanical observables such as molecular energies. In the case of classical optimization problems, which yield diagonal Hamiltonians, we argue that aggregating the samples in a different way than the expected value is more natural. In this paper we propose the Conditional Value-at-Risk as an aggregation function. We empirically show -- using classical simulation as well as quantum hardware -- that this leads to faster convergence to better solutions for all combinatorial optimization problems tested in our study. We also provide analytical results to explain the observed difference in performance between different variational algorithms.
Problems of the modern society and ethnic separatism in North-Eastern India (NER)
Authors: Mikhailov Sergey Aleksandrovich
Published: April 2020

This article deals with the issue of North-Eastern India, its current social and economic problems in the context of long-term demonstrations of the ethnic separatism. The main aim of the research implies systematic analysis and identification of key factors and reasons perpetuating separatism in NER as well as resource search which determines Indian strategy in solving this problem. The first part of the article is devoted to separatism peculiarities in the region which remains withdrawn and underexplored in many respects. Apart from this, the author provides a quite detailed analysis of negative mentality of the certain part of NER population which justifiably reproaches New Delhi for “discrimination” and inability to solve many problems of the region. Then the author paid the detailed attention to these problems of NER modern society (ethnic, demographic, economic, transport, social etc.) as well as measures undertaken by the Indian government for its settlement.
Political Asylum as a Source of Problems and Paradoxes in the EU
Authors: Ezhov Ilya M.
Published: April 2020

The prolonged migration crisis in Europe has led not only to social upheaval on the continent, but also to reforms in the migration law. The author analyzes the origins and foundations of political asylum as a major aspect of international law and its impact on the development of the migration crisis in Europe. The author uses a combination of a systemic, comparative and historical (historicalgenetic) methods. The aim of the study is to identify characteristic features and analyze the history of the development of the procedure for granting political asylum by European countries and the impact of the right to asylum on the entire migration policy of Europe. The study is interdisciplinary in nature at the intersection of the theory and history of international relations, law, sociology and political science.
An experimental study of the stress-strain state of the engine piston skirt on the engineless stand
Authors: Smirnov Sergei V. , Kopylov Vladimir V. , Makarov Alexander R. , Vorobyev Alexander A. , Shkarin Kirill V.
Published: April 2020

The article describes the features developed by the authors of the profiling method of the piston skirt, provides the main parameters that affect the lubrication conditions of the piston skirt and the magnitude of mechanical losses. In computational studies, the basic formulas are given for determining the thickness of the oil layer in a piston skirt - cylinder sleeve conjunction to assess the nature of friction. To determine the deformations, the finite element method is used on the spatial model of the piston. To verify the finite element model, a stand for experimental studies was developed. The article describes the developed stand, the methodology and results of experimental studies of the stress-strain state of the two-piece piston skirt obtained at this stand and a comparative analysis of the results of the calculated and experimental studies of the stress-strain state of the two-piece piston skirt of a diesel engine. The research results showed that the developed stand can be used to verify mathematical models for calculating the stress-strain state of the piston skirt in the pilot production of internal combustion engine pistons to accelerate and reduce the cost of the piston design development process, as well as the results of experimental studies obtained at the stand, can be used as initial data for the developed mathematical model of the dynamics of the movement of the piston and the profiling of the piston skirt.
Comparative analysis of software for the study of statistical methods of control of product quality
Authors: Kozhanov Roman V. , Kozhanova Evgeniya R. , Sorokina Lyubov A.
Published: April 2020

The article discusses the comparative analysis of software (MS Excel, Mathcad and Matlab) for the study of statistical methods of product quality control necessary for the training of future specialists in the field of product quality. The choice is determined by the presence of this software in the educational institution. Statistical methods of product quality control are mandatory elements of modern quality management systems implemented at Russian enterprises, the competitiveness of which largely depends on the ability of the company's personnel to apply these methods in practice at all stages of the product life cycle. The analysis of product quality begins with the construction of a histogram to identify avoidable and irremediable defects and compare it with the normal distribution curve. The process of forming the shape of the normal distribution curve can be traced in the construction of control maps based on a scatter plot of the sample. The next step is the construction of dot diagrams, on the basis of which control maps are built (in our case - the control map of Shewhart). The final step in training is the construction of Pareto diagrams to identify the causes of defects with ABC analysis. The authors conducted a comparative analysis of software products MS Excel, Mathcad and Matlab for the implementation of basic statistical methods of product quality control. For training it is proposed to choose MS Excel because of the availability of the Data Analysis package, free analogues that are widely used in enterprises, the ability to store the original data and use them in other programs (data import).
Microbial flora of dentin of remote wisdom teeth
Authors: Sidorenko V. O. , Panin A. M. , Tsitsiashvili A. M. , Podporin M. S.
Published: April 2020

The aim of our study was to study the microbial flora of autodentin of removed wisdom teeth and compare it with the microbial flora of the oral cavity in order to determineits safe use as graft for thereplacement of defects of the alveolar bone. Relevance. The dental dentin is close in organic and mineral composition to human bone tissue. A bone autograft is considered the “gold standard” for ridge augmentation. However, a bone autograft graft increases the morbidity of reconstructive operations, requiring the formation of a donor zone, which increases the feeling of discomfort and the patient’s rehabilitation time. Increases the risk of intra- and postoperative complications. Materials and methods. A group of patients with wisdom teeth to be removed had smears taken from the mucous membrane in the area of the extracted teeth. After that, the teeth were removed, crushed using a bone mill manually, or reduced to thin plates, placed in nutrient media and sent for microbiological examination. Conclusions. According to the microbiological study, the microflora of the oral cavity and the microbial flora of the extracted teeth were identical, only quantitative indicators differed.
Current issues of pathogenesis, diagnostic visualization and methods of treatment Peyronie’s disease
Authors: Kasenova B. G. , Notov I. K. , Verdiev R. V. , Volobuev D. I. , Aliev U. M. , Mikailova S. E. , Erkovich A. A. , Tulupov A. A. , Satinov A. V.
Published: April 2020

This paper presents current survey data on the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, diagnostic imaging, conservative and surgical methods of the treatment for Peyronie’s disease. The review of literature ends with a conclusion that there is no single point of view on causes and mechanisms of this disease. Particular theories of etiopathogenesis were observed: anatomical, autoimmune, genetic, oxidative stress theories and TGF-β impact role. Early diagnosis is necessary to achieve optimal effects of the treatment. Sonography with or without cavernosography are recommended as routine diagnostic visualization methods. Magnetic resonance imaging also could be used according to the indications. Morphometric penile evaluation could be performed with different modern methods; quantitative assessment has a particular role. In addition, comparative characteristics of diagnostic imaging methods were described. Among nonsurgical therapeutic methods, we spotted peroral, injection and shock wave therapy. Peroral therapy does not impact plaque size and penile curvature and should be used only in active phase to stabilize the process. Shock wave therapy does not affect plaque size as well, but has a positive effect on pain syndrome and erectile function. Injection therapy with collagenase clostridium histolyticum is the most effective method among nonsurgical ones. Main surgical techniques such as plication, grafting, penile prosthesis placement and also rehabilitation in postoperative period were observed in this review. Surgery maintains to be golden standard in Peyronie’s disease and is performed in patients with stable phase, as well as in patients with severe deformity and with drug-refractory condition.
Internet Based Data Collection and Analysis of Objects in Solar Energy Production Systems
Authors: AYDIN Serkan , YÜKSEL Hakan
Published: April 2020

In this study, some parameters were measured during the production phase of
the electricity generated by the solar panel. Light, temperature, humidity,
voltage, current and power measurements were carried out during the production
of the electric energy of the solar panel. Measurements were instantly
transferred to the cloud technology. The Internet of
Objects (IOT) is very popular today. Many objects can communicate with each
other. Measured data for objects can also be analyzed on an instantly, hourly,
daily, etc. basis thanks to cloud technology. Renewable energy keeps updating
as the energy generation system of the future and it is constantly developing.
In this study, the parameters measured in renewable energy systems were
examined.

In this study, some parameters were measured during the production phase of
the electricity generated by the solar panel. Light, temperature, humidity,
voltage, current and power measurements were carried out during the production
of the electric energy of the solar panel. Measurements were instantly
transferred to the cloud technology. The Internet of
Objects (IOT) is very popular today. Many objects can communicate with each
other. Measured data for objects can also be analyzed on an instantly, hourly,
daily, etc. basis thanks to cloud technology. Renewable energy keeps updating
as the energy generation system of the future and it is constantly developing.
In this study, the parameters measured in renewable energy systems were
examined.
Study on performance of progressing cavity pumps (PCPs) in different fit modes
Authors: ZHENG Lei , WU Xiaodong , ZHAO Ruidong , LI Huachang , LIU Mengyun
Published: April 2020

The performance of progressing cavity pumps（PCPs）is significantly different in different fit modes between the stators and rotors，such as interference fit for conventional PCPs with rubber stators and clearance fit for novel all metal PCPs. In order to study the influence of fit modes on PCP performance, a novel concept of fit parameter is introduced to quantitatively describe the fit condition. Based on working principles of PCPs, comprehensive studies are carried out on pump performance in different fit modes, including volumetric characteristics, power consumption and work efficiency. The results show that the theoretical pump rate slightly decreases with the increase of the fit parameter. Though there is obvious friction inside the pump and the interference has a great impact on power consumption, the PCP in interference fit is able to achieve high volumetric efficiency (>80%). Though there is inevitable leakage and the clearance has a significant influence on flow rate, the PCP in clearance fit can reach high mechanical efficiency (>90%). The novel all metal PCP in clearance fit has enormous potential for development owing to its good overall performance.
Full reference video quality evaluation using foveated vision and multiple fixation points
Authors: VRANJEŠ Mario , RİMAC-DRLJE Snježana , VRANJEŠ Denis
Published: April 2020

In
video applications it is necessary to continuously measure the video quality
perceived by the end-user. Thus it is desirable to know which parts of video
frame, i.e. which contents, attract viewers’ attention. If this information is
known, then it is possible to estimate perceived video quality in a meaningful
way. However, automatic detection of viewers’ fixation points is time-consuming
process and often is omitted in objective video quality assessment (VQA)
metrics. Based on our previous work, in which we proposed Foveation-based
content Adaptive Root Mean Squared Error (FARMSE) VQA metric, in this work we
propose two new full-reference (FR) VQA metrics called Multi-Point FARMSE
(MP-FARMSE), and Simple-FARMSE (S-FARMSE). Both new-proposed metrics are based
on foveated-vision features of human visual system and spatio-temporal features
of video signal. In MP-FARMSE, by using an engineering approach, we implemented
the fact that viewer’s attention can be directed out of the center of the
frame, thus covering use-cases when objects of interest are not located in the
center of the frame. The main idea when creating the S-FARMSE metric was to
reduce the computational complexity of the final algorithm and to make S-FARMSE
metric capable of processing high-resolution video signals in real-time.
Performances of the new-proposed metrics are compared to performances of seven
existing VQA metrics on two different video quality databases. The results show
that performances achieved by MP-FARMSE and S-FARMSE are quite close to those
of state-of-the-art VQA metrics, whereas at the same time their computational
complexity level is significantly lower.
Utilization of Marble and Boron Waste in Brick Products
Authors: EVCİN Atilla , ERSOY Bahri , ÇİFTÇİ Hakan
Published: April 2020

In
this study, usability of marble and boron wastes as alternative raw materials
in the production of bricks was investigated. They were used in different
ratios to prepare samples.  Marble waste
in concentrations of 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt% were added to the boron waste. Afyon
brick clay was used as a binder in 10 wt%. Specimens were shaped by hydraulic
press and fired at temperatures from 850 to 1050 °C for 4 hours. The crystalline structure and
morphologies of the samples are characterized by X-ray powder diffractometer
(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. Flexural strengths
of samples were measured. The reasonable mechanical properties have been
obtained from the brick sample containing 5 wt% marble waste, 85 wt% boron
waste and 10 wt% clay sintered at 1050 °C for 4 hours.
Investigation of The Effect of Intermediate Dose Calculation Module on Dose Dıstrıbutıon in Lung Cancer Radiotherapy Patients
Authors: YAHŞİ ÇELEN Yonca , KIZILKAYA Hazım Orhan
Published: April 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the use of intermediate dose calculation module on dose volume histogram (DVH) during dose optimization in the treatment plans of radiotherapy patients diagnosed with lung cancer. This study was carried out by using Eclipse (Version 15.3) treatment planning system with Trilogy model Linear Accelerator device in Radiation Oncology Department of Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital. Ten patients with lung cancer were included in the study. In this study, critical organ doses, conformity index (CI) and homogenity index (HI) were compared by making optimization in cases where intermediate dose calculation module was active and inactive. The plans using the Intermediate dose calculation model are more homogeneous and uniform. Differences between critical organ doses, conformity index (CI) and homogenity index (HI) were statistically significant when using the Intermediate dose calculation module. It has been demonstrated that the intermediate dose calculation method in heterogeneous lung cancer patients is superior in terms of dose homogeneity and tumor volume enveloping, which improves the quality of treatment plans.
Оценка Индекса Инклюзивного Развития на Основе Нейросетевой Модели REL-PCANet
Authors: Ирматов Анвар Адхамович , Ирматова Эльнура Анваровна
Published: April 2020

В 2018 году на Всемирном экономическом форуме в Давосе была представлена новая метрика экономической эффективности стран под названием Индекс инклюзивного развития (IDI), состоящий из 12 показателей. Новая метрика подразумевает, что странам может потребоваться проведение структурных реформ для улучшения как экономического роста, так и эффективности социальной инклюзивности. Именно поэтому важно, чтобы метод расчета IDI имел сильную статистическую и математическую основу для точности и прозрачности результатов и их дальнейшего использования в общественных целях.

В данной работе мы предлагаем новый подход к оценке IDI — нейросетевую модель REL-PCANet, которая основана на принципах RELARM и RankNet и объединяет элементы PCA, методы, применяемые в распознавании изображений и механизмах обучения ранжированию. Кроме того, мы определяем новый подход к оценке матрицы целевых вероятностей TRnet для отражения динамических изменений в инклюзивном развитии стран. Эмпирическое исследование показало, что REL-PCANet обеспечивает надежные оценки и результаты ранжирования, что позволяет рекомендовать ее для использования в практической деятельности.
Бифуркации интегрируемых механических систем с магнитным полем на поверхностях вращения
Authors: Кудрявцева Елена Александровна , Ошемков Андрей Александрович
Published: April 2020

На поверхности, гомеоморфной 2-мерной сфере, изучается натуральная механическая система с магнитным полем, инвариантная относительно $S^1$-действия. Для особых точек ранга 0 отображения момента получен критерий невырожденности, определен тип невырожденных особых точек (центр-центр и фокус-фокус), описаны бифуркации типичных вырожденных особых точек (интегрируемая гамильтонова бифуркация Хопфа двух типов). Для семейств особых окружностей ранга 1 отображения момента (состоящих из относительных положений равновесия системы) получено их параметрическое задание, доказан критерий невырожденности, определен тип невырожденных (эллиптические и гиперболические) и типичных вырожденных (параболические) особых окружностей. Получено параметрическое задание бифуркационной диаграммы отображения момента. Описаны геометрические свойства бифуркационной диаграммы и бифуркационного комплекса в случае, когда задающие систему функции находятся в общем положении. Определена топология неособых изоэнергетических 3-мерных многообразий, описана топология слоения Лиувилля на них с точностью до грубой лиувиллевой эквивалентности (в терминах атомов и молекул Фоменко). Описаны “расщепляющиеся” гиперболические особенности ранга 1, являющиеся топологически неустойчивыми бифуркациями слоения Лиувилля.
Распознавание и табулирование 3-многообразий до сложности 13
Authors: Матвеев Сергей Владимирович , Таркаев Владимир Викторович
Published: April 2020

В работе кратко описывается полная таблица ориентируемых замкнутых неприводи-мых 3-многообразий сложности <=13, методы ее построения и проверки, кроме того, фор-мулируется ряд гипотез касающихся роста числа многообразий различных типов. В при-ложении дается сжатое объяснение использованных понятий.
GESTÃO EMOCIONAL: O DESENVOLVIMENTO E A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EMOÇÃO PARA AS ORGANIZAÇÕES
Authors: Santo Anderson Luis do Espirito , Sousa João Henrique Miranda de
Published: April 2020

A busca pela eficiência dentro das organizações tem sido uma das bases da existência da Administração desde a sua origem. Outrora aspirava-se melhorar a eficiência através do planejamento físico e do treinamento técnico. Hoje a gestão da emoção faz parte do cotidiano das organizações. Este artigo objetiva apresentar a importância da gestão emocional para o desempenho das organizações e a sua importância para o avanço da ciência da Administração. Para isso realizou-se um aprofundamento teórico e uma coleta de dados na base SPELL. Os resultados mostram que a produção atual é baixa e as primeiras teorias administrativas visavam controlar as emoções e os sentimentos. No entanto, hoje é crescente a necessidade de se avaliar o impacto do bem-estar emocional no desempenho profissional e na busca pela eficiência da organização, logo estudá-las é decisivo para o entendimento.
GOVERNOS DIGITAIS: PADRONIZAÇÃO E MODERNIZAÇÃO DO PORTAL DA TRANSPARÊNCIA E DADOS ABERTOS DO MUNICÍPIO DE LAJEADO
Authors: Pretto Fabrício , Horn Mathias
Published: April 2020

No cenário público, o acesso à informação é um fator importante para a população em geral. Os cidadãos sentem-se seguros e confiantes ao saber a finalidade destinada ao dinheiro pago em impostos e tarifas. Por meio de lei, municípios, estados e federação obrigaram-se a publicar mensalmente informações relacionadas com gastos oriundos de despesas com licitações, folha de pagamento e empenhos, por exemplo. O site do Portal da Transparência busca oferecer acesso às informações por consultas e filtros. No entanto, o formato dos dados não é padronizado, sendo apresentados em arquivos Txt, Pdf, Csv ou somente em vídeo, sem exportação. Como forma de facilitar o acesso aos dados públicos, o objetivo desse trabalho foi desenvolver uma nova proposta de portal da transparência. Para essa nova proposta foi considerado uma interface de fácil compreensão, consultas em vídeo e também exportações, permitindo ao cidadão simplicidade nas consultas. Além disso, com o intuito de fomentar novos negócios por meio do acesso à informação, implementou-se um recurso denominado Web Service, para acesso via software. Nessa segunda modalidade de acesso, desenvolvedores podem obter as informações de maneira simples e padronizada, permitindo avaliação dos dados, identificando padrões e estabelecendo métricas. O sistema desenvolvido foi validado por um conjunto de usuários que julgou o novo portal mais eficiente e intuitivo.
Spanish Muslims’ halal food purchase intention
Authors: Pradana Mahir , Huertas-García Rubén , Marimon Frederic
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that influence purchase intention of halal food among Spanish Muslim consumers. Data were obtained from a survey of 228 consumers living in various regions of Spain, then analyzed using the partial least squares technique. Our results showed that product awareness does not have an effect on purchase intention while other constructs do, including the mediating effect of consumers’ attitude towards halal label and moderating effect of religious involvement. This study thus contributes to the advancement of knowledge on factors that motivate the purchase intention of halal food.
O Fotojornalista no Ato Social de Produção de Notícias
Authors: Reis Luzo Vinicius Pedroso , Pereira Fábio Henrique
Published: April 2020

Resumo: Este relato etnográfico descreve e analisa, a partir da perspectiva interacionista dos mundos sociais, a rotina de um dia de trabalho de um fotojornalista da Folha de S. Paulo. A partir de uma abordagem etnográfico-qualitativa e com suporte da sociologia visual e da sociologia do trabalho, observamos a atuação desse profissional nos espaços de poder político da cidade de Brasília-DF. O estudo relevou a especificidade e complexidade da arena de atuação do fotojornalista na sua relação com outros atores desse mundo social e a forma como ele participa da criação e adaptação de seu sistema de convenções. Finalmente, destacamos como uma das grandes contribuições deste trabalho a adoção de uma metodologia mista, que combina uma observação de campo com um trabalho de sociologia visual, como forma de analisarmos parte do que foi produzido pelo informante desta pesquisa. Palavras-chave: Fotojornalismo. Mundos sociais. Relato etnográfico. Sociologia visual. Convenções THE PHOTOJOURNALIST IN THE SOCIAL ACT OF NEWS PRODUCTIONAbstract: This ethnographic report describes and analyses, from a social worlds interactonist perspective, the daily work of a photojournalist from Folha de S. Paulo newspaper. By using an ethnographic-qualitative approach and with the support from a visual sociology approach, we observed how this professional acted on political power sites in Brazilian capital city, Brasilia - DF. This study reveals the specific and complex arena where this photojournalist acts and his relation within other social actors from this social world. It also discusses how this photojournalist creates and adapts its conventional system. Finally, we highlight as a major contribution of this work the use of a mixed methodology, which combines field observation and visual sociology work as a strategy to analyze what was produced by our research informant. Keywords: Photojournalism. Social worlds. Ethnographic report. Visual sociology. Conventions
Development of a Prototype Uninterrupted Electrical Power Supply System using Compressed Air Storage from Renewable Energy Resources
Authors: Rukh Gul , Khattak Amjdullah
Published: April 2020

Over the last two decades, Pakistan’s energy demand has grown exponentially with very diminutive measures taken by the government to fulfill the needs. The large power plant projects are cumbersome, take years to be completed and require plenty of time to get fully operational. The idea of distributed generation works well in this case. Renewable energy comes well into play when we talk about distributed generation but the dependability of renewable energy resources on back-up such as batteries makes them unappealing. The objective of this paper is to practically implement a backup for the renewable energy resources using a mechanical storage such as CAES (Compressed Air Energy System). The proposed model is a composite technology, which comprises of EES (Electrical Energy Storage) and electrical power supply system. Solar energy driven compressor is used to compress the air in a storage tank, which is used on demand to drive the generator coupled air turbine. The fact that the developed system is solar powered, no other fuel is used with air and it uses mechanical storage instead of conventional storage like batteries, which makes the developed prototype system efficient, economical and durable as compared to the existing CAES. This paper focuses on the thermodynamic investigation, design and finally implementing a prototype CAES for a small load as an un-interrupted power supply system.
Strategic Audit Inquiry: The Impact of Timing and the Promotion of Statutory Protections on Client Fraud Disclosures
Authors: Lauck John R. , Perreault Stephen J. , Rakestraw Joseph R. , Wainberg James S.
Published: April 2020

SYNOPSIS

Auditing standards require external auditors to inquire of client-employees regarding their knowledge of actual or suspected fraud (PCAOB 2010b; AICPA 2016). However, the extant literature provides little guidance on practical methods that auditors can employ to increase the likelihood of fraud disclosure and improve audit quality. Drawing upon best practices in the whistleblowing literature and psychological theories on self-regulation, we experimentally test the efficacy of two practical strategies that auditors can employ during the fraud inquiry process: actively promoting statutory whistleblower protections and strategically timing their fraud inquiries. Our results indicate that auditors are more likely to elicit client-employee fraud disclosures by actively promoting statutory whistleblower protections and strategically timing the fraud inquiry to take place in the afternoon, when client-employee self-regulation is more likely to be depleted. These two audit inquiry strategies should be of considerable interest to audit practitioners, audit committees, and those concerned with improving audit quality.

Data Availability: From the authors by request.
The Effect of Audit Duality on Audit Quality
Authors: Chui Lawrence , Kim Oksana , Pike Byron J.
Published: April 2020

The Russian regulatory environment offers a unique audit duality situation in which public companies receive two separate financial statement audits by the same audit firm: one based on Russian Accounting Standards (RAS) and the other on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We assess whether audit duality influences audit quality, measured by modifications to the standard audit report. Using a sample of public Russian companies from 2004 to 2016, we find that audit duality significantly reduces auditors' propensity to modify the audit opinions for both the RAS and IFRS audits as compared to companies that engage a different firm for each audit. This potential reduction in audit quality is mitigated when the company is in a loss position. The presence of Big N dual auditors does not diminish the observed findings and, in fact, appears to translate into lower-quality RAS-based audits of financially distressed companies.

JEL Classifications: M42; M48.
GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP: A COLLECTIVE PROCESS CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Nunes Danilo , Santos Neusa Maria Bastos Fernandes dos , Fukunaga Fernando
Published: April 2020

The human being is the true source of a competitive advantage. If so understood, it is necessary to break with some paradigms that guide the traditional management models. The current posture requires aptitude and willingness for change, whether in the forms of vision, action or thought. The objective of this study was to score some of these variables that should be perceived by the leader who wants to do a good job and aims to improve their skills to work with and for the groups. The research was based on productions that address this issue and what possible changes we may have in organizational environments. Everything is moving so that we have a scenario different from what we find today in organizational contexts. There will be a change in the conception of work, and with this there will be a need to review organizational practices, including the dynamics of groups and the relationship with the leadership process. This discussion calls into question the very concept of a group, and of course it is not exhausted here and, judging by the changes and future scenarios, it would not be audacious or reckless to say that they will never be exhausted. It is a continuous and uninterrupted path of discussion.
Ecosophic Initiation In The Context Of The Educational Process
Authors:   Saransk Cooperative Institute branch of the Russian University of Cooperation, Ayzyatov Fyarit Akhmetovich , Pechatkin Alexander Sergeyevich ,   Saransk Cooperative Institute branch of the Russian University of Cooperation
Published: April 2020

Education as an agent of socialization is an essential component of changing the socio-ecological situation, forming an ecological culture and worldview. The educational process is considered as a catalyst for the modification of social and natural relations, which is associated with its comprehensive socializing and initiating purpose. Of particular importance in the ecological and educational space is the philosophical knowledge, which provides a unique socio-cultural experience in understanding reality and theoretical tools for its cognition and development (dialectics, philosophical reflection, philosophical hermeneutics). Philosophical reflection of the process of environmental socialization is a necessary condition for constructing a holistic picture of socio-ecological reality. The use of the concept of “ecosophic initiation” in the contextual field of the educational process is proposed, which acts as a qualitative informally ritualized condition for a person to become involved in ecological socialization with the spiritual and moral values of harmonious coexistence with the natural environment, producing a stable socio-psychological mood for gaining selfhood and the possibility of constructing new unique meanings. Ecosophic initiation is characterized by the following parameters: transference of socio-ecological meanings (pedagogical aspect), author's initiative (general scientific aspect), praxeological activity (practical aspect of activity). A philosophical reflection on the conceptual structure of ecosophic initiation, represented by cognitive, emotional and volitional components, is carried out. The study focuses on the accumulation-revolutionary and adaptation-replacing consumerism mechanism in the context of the implementation of a personal project.
“…Spoke an Impolite Word About Your Royal Majesty”: a New Source About the Events of 1615–1616 in Kabarda
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Tkhamokova Irina Khasanovna
Published: April 2020

The main content of the paper represents the analysis of the documents stored in the Russian State Archive of Ancient Deeds, the formal notes of the Tersky voivode P. Priklonsky and two tsarist certificates. They have never been published or used by scientists in researches on the history of the North Caucasus. Comparison of these new sources with the materials already known to historians helped to reveal certain previously unknown facts concerning the events of 1615–1616 in Kabarda, mainly the attacks of Khoroshai murza and the Nogais against Kazy murza, and introduce them to the scientific world. It had been able to clarify the place of their battle, the number of troops taking part in it, and their losses. The documents also contain the information about the consequences of this battle: the refusal of Khoroshai murza to recognize the tsar authority, having to do of Tsar Mikhail Romanov, as well as the Crimean Khan and Dagestan rulers with the feud in Kabarda and the murder of Kazy murza. Thus, the paper allows a number of gaps in the history of the North Caucasus of the 17th century to be filled.
The Language Environment as Part of the Ethnic Picture of the World
Authors:   Armavir Mechanics Technological Institute  branch Kuban State Technological University, Karapetyan Elena Avetikovna
Published: April 2020

The purpose of the study is to examine the interrelation of the language environment in which the ethnic group with its picture of the world and the development of national identity exists. Scientific novelty of the article consists of the fact that the author reveals the connection between linguistic picture of the world ethnicity and general picture of the world, formed in the consciousness of the ethnic group. Moreover, the author analyzes various approaches to the study of these problems in modern scientific thought and determines the fundamental characteristics of ethnic life, exploring the linguistic picture of the ethnic group as an integral structural part of the overall picture of its worldview. The author comes to a conclusion that the language is a kind of internal code of the ethnos, the key to its picture of the world and the cultural tradition formed by the ethnos.
The Role of Culture in the Development of a Modern Megapolis
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Filimonova Ksenia Lvovna
Published: April 2020

The paper deals with the insufficiently studied aspect of the modern megapolis, namely the role of culture in the development of cities. The phenomenon of megalopolis culture is considered, the role of which is reinterpreted from tourism and leisure to one of the key elements of development. Large cities are the centers of attraction for many resources – economic, intellectual, informational, and cultural. The experience of cities such as Liverpool, Barcelona, Seattle, Berlin and several others demonstrates the steady trend of including culture at various levels in urban development strategies. The concept of a creative city concerns not only cultural institutions, but, first of all, the creation of such an urban environment that allows citizens to be full participants in urban life, economy and culture. The author’s hypothesis is that culture is one of the most important tools for the development of megacities, the creative economy is a significant part of the urban economy, and this is taken into account by a number of world cities in their development strategies.
The Rational Reconstruction of the Science History in Post-Positivism and its Significance for Post-Non-Classical Science
Authors:   Institute of Service and Business branch, Don State Technical University, Kotlyarova Viktoria Valentinovna
Published: April 2020

In the paper the author draws attention to post-positivist concepts (T. Kuhn, I. Lakatos, St. Tulmin, P. Feyerabend), which criticize each other, offer various research strategies and models of science, actualizing its different methodological problems. Postpositivism considers a rational science reconstruction as the solution to a two-pronged task: reorienting the philosophy of science to the history of science, bringing methodological standards in line with the practice of scientific activity, and at the same time critical rethinking the traditions of historical and scientific researches, ensuring their theoretical level and proper philosophical and methodological culture. The post-positivistic model of science is characterized by a close connection of philosophical (ontological, metaphysical) concepts with scientific knowledge. Philosophy not only “influences” science as a certain external factor, but organically enters the “body” of science as an important component of the knowledge system. The paper concludes that postpositivism significantly brought the methodology of science closer to the real practice of scientific activity, contributing to the formation of the image of post-non-classical human-sized science.
The Role of the Russian Electronic Library System in Creating Intellectual Centers
Authors:   Heihe University, Li Xiu Juan
Published: April 2020

Libraries are an institution of society that was formed in ancient times and still exists today. Economic, social and political changes in society have always affected the activities of libraries, which are constantly expanding the range of their functions. The widespread introduction of information technologies has led to the emergence of various types of information resources and databases, such as electronic libraries, electronic library systems. Of particular interest are electronic library systems that are designed to meet the needs of educational institutions. However, the availability of a large number of services, providing access to various types of educational and scientific literature, providing additional services makes it possible to use electronic library systems in the activities of intellectual centers created at libraries.
DERADIKALISASI IDEOLOGI GERAKAN ISLAM
Authors: Mahfudz Muhsin
Published: April 2020

Radical Islam movement had been a parth of Islamic history since the emergence of Khawarij movement in about 37 AH. or 657/658 AD. This article tries to identify the genealogy of Islamic radicalism from Khawarij movement to Bali bombing by Imam Samudera abd his friends. By using the historical analysis method, this article focuses on their ideology that encouraged them to be martyr (syahid). As a result, I discovered that the radical movement they did was based on both political and textual understanding backgrounds. To minimize the power of those backgrounds, the article tries to formulate two approaches which is called 'moderate interpretation' and 'multiculturalism'. The first aproach is set to encounter scriptural and textual understanding in justifying a holy text, while the second is set to give an alternative view from political frame to cultural frame. Those aproaches are considered more significant to solve any scepticism among people about the ligitimacy of religion on culture of violence. Keywords: Radical, Radikalisasi, Ideologi, Islam, Teks, Multikulturalisme