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Innovation and its Importance for Competitiveness in Mexico
Authors: Emmanuel Pérez Brito Antonio , Bojórquez Zapata Martha Isabel
Published: November 2020

The integration between innovation and business is a key factor in competitiveness between organizations. That is, innovation applied to a business makes no sense if not considered as an integral tool for the processes of the organization. Companies should therefore adopt a policy where innovation plays a strategic role in the design of business models to become lean, effective and competitive entities (Moraleda, 2004). The objective of this paper is to show the importance of innovation within companies, identifying the concept, the various models that different entities might adopt in order to develop better processes of innovation, as well as indicators that represent innovation at global and national levels in order to develop strategies that lead to an increase in competitiveness. For this work the method used was a bibliographical review of relevant articles from a range of authors was conducted.
Observing Networks initial Assessment
Authors: Karstensen Johannes , Petihakis George , Fernandez Vicente
Published: November 2020

Report on assessment of the EuroSea observational (and thematic) networks coordination
Updated Dissemination and Exploitation Plan
Authors: Eparkhina Dina , Reilly Kieran , Barbier Michele , Guista Elena , Ortiz Veronica , Tintore Joaquin , Köstner Nicole
Published: November 2020

Dissemination of project’s results and engagement with stakeholders towards a sustained results’ exploitation are intrinsically evolving. The vision of the project’s dissemination at the start of it should evolve as the activities progress. This plan presents an update on the EuroSea dissemination plans as seen a year after the kick-off.
A Methodical Approach to Assessing the Management Level of the Tourism and Recreational Potential in the Kharkiv Region
Authors:   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Pysarevskyi I. M. , Meleshko K. К. ,   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
Published: November 2020

The article develops a methodical approach to assessing the management level of the tourism and recreational potential in the Kharkiv region, taking into account its existing business capabilities. It is noted that tourist resources in Ukraine influence greatly both the regional and national economy development. That is, determining the management level of the tourism and recreational potential in Ukraine’s regions is one of the main current tasks, as it is necessary to identify the existing reserves and organizational shortcomings in the tourism and recreation management. It is noted that the Kharkiv region has always had a strong economic, scientific, technological and production potential. At the same time, unfortunately, little attention has been paid to the development of tourism and recreational activities, despite the fact that the Kharkiv region is definitely among the top five by the quantitative performance indices for tourism entities of varied ownership. The article informs that the analysis of tourist flows shows an increase in the number of Ukrainian citizens turning to the tourism services employees, in general, and in the Kharkiv region, in particular. To assess the uptake of the existing tourism and recreational potential, the article suggests to introduce the following indicators of the tourism services level: the coverage of the Kharkiv region population by domestic tourism services; the coverage of the Kharkiv region population by outbound tourism services; territorial accessibility by average estimated distance; territorial accessibility by the object area; assortment availability; the service provision of the population; the growth dynamics of the service provision of the population (compared to the previous year). The assessment carried out has revealed some drawbacks in managing the tourism and recreational potential in the Kharkiv region. The author of the article has come to conclusion that no real level of investment exists, which could hinder the development of tourism in the Kharkiv region. A study by the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) shows that every million dollars invested in the tourism industry provides the highest return in terms of jobs and subsequent contributions to GDP, if compared to other sectors of economy, no matter the country.
Monetary Policy in the Context of Economic Transformations
Authors:   Department of Finance, Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Koroviy V. V.
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this article is to improve the theoretical, methodological and practical grounds of monetary policy in the context of economic transformations. The main tasks of monetary regulators in transformational economies are the following: 1) to ensure long-term stability of the national currency; 2) to guarantee the stability of the state financial system; 3) to stimulate economic development indirectly. The necessity to continually improve the methodological tools for implementing monetary policy, as the use of original tools for quantitative and credit easing, has been substantiated. The role of interest rate policy has been identified as the main tool of monetary regulation in countries with advanced and transformational economies. The expediency of using the Taylor rule to increase the effectiveness of monetary policy in Ukraine has been substantiated. The article proves that in order to strengthen the monetary policy efficiency in the strategic perspective, and to approach intermediate and end goals, such policy should be based on a combination of floating exchange rate (of various types), inflation targeting, and adaptive use of other tools (interest rates, monetary aggregates, etc.). The methodological and application-specific peculiarities of implementing restrictive and incentive monetary policy have been outlined. It has been established that the monetary regulator mainly applied restrictive monetary policy in Ukraine in 2005-2020, but loosened it, when the socio-economic situation became challenging. The main features of inflation targeting have also been indicated, with the substantiation of its application in transformational economies, and in Ukraine, in particular.
ASEAN Member States in the Focus of Ukraine’s Priority Markets
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Raкhman M. S. , Sokyrko B. M. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: November 2020

The ASEAN member states have very different levels of economic development, population, and area, but the Association is quite successful and has become an important player in the international arena, influencing global economy and policy. The purpose of the article is to analyze the macroeconomic indicators and trends in the foreign and domestic trade of the ASEAN member states, as well as to study the courses of developing cooperation with Ukraine for the organization, in general, and for each member state, in particular. The article suggests draft recommendations on the association’s further development and on the priority of this market for Ukraine. The composition, main goals and areas of cooperation between the ASEAN member states have been outlined. The role and position of the Association’s individual member states has been described. The main macroeconomic indicators of the ASEAN member states have been analyzed, namely: the population size and the occupational patterns for individual countries; trends for the GDP (in total and per country); the structure and evolution of trade relations; the Extra- and Intra-exports structure; the export and import structure and regional pattern of the ASEAN trade. The export-import turnover between the ASEAN member states and Ukraine has been assessed in terms of its commodity composition. A prognostic model of the GDP growth rate has been developed. The PEST analysis carried out has resulted in identifying the economic, political, technological and social factors which caused the creation of the association. A number of measures designed for improving cooperation between the ASEAN member states and Ukraine have been provided. The authors come to conclusion that the volume of trade between the member states within the Association, on the one hand, and between the member states and other countries outside the Association, including Ukraine, on the other hand, has increased.
Competitiveness Determinants of the Travel Industry in Ukraine: the Hotel Complex
Authors:   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Bogdan N. M. , Gardaushenko N. A. ,   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Skryl O. R. ,   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
Published: November 2020

The activity of Ukraine’s hotel complex has been analyzed as a factor in the competitiveness of the travel industry; approaches to determining the impact of the hotel complex on tourism development have been suggested. The purpose of the article is to scientifically substantiate the necessity to develop hotel industry as a factor in the competitiveness of Ukraine’s travel industry and to suggest approaches to assessing the impact made by hotel industry on the development of the travel industry. To achieve this goal, a number of general and special research methods have been used, namely: analysis and synthesis; abstract and logical method; comparison; hierarchy analysis method; entropy; mathematical modelling in Economics using correlation and regression analysis; integrated approach. The article substantiates the need to develop tourism infrastructure, including the hotel complex, which is determined by the importance of tourism as one of the most promising areas of economic development in Ukraine, in general, and its individual regions, in particular. It has been determined that, in addition to tourist attractions, it is worth paying attention to providing tourist infrastructure with accommodation. To give scientific background proving the impact of hotel complex development on travel industry development and to assess this impact, a correlation analysis of the factors of travel industry development in a region has been carried out. The analysis results have been used as a ground for assessing the impact of hotels and other accommodation on tourism revenues. It has been found out that tourism industry today is an important factor in the social and economic development of various countries and regions, a source of stable and dynamic increase in budget revenues and a factor in activating the entire network of national economy sectors, as it has a multiplier effect on other economic sectors. Therefore, it is important for Ukraine to unite the efforts of tourism employees and researchers from different fields in order to create a framework for further development of the country’s tourism infrastructure. Comprehensive research in this area can become the subject of further research.
Theoretical Tasks of Determining the Sectoral Structure of an Economic System
Authors:   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Dekhtyar N. A.
Published: November 2020

The article aims to determine the methodical approach to the analytical assessment of the structure of a country’s national economy in accordance with the sectoral classification of the economic formations theory using tourism as an example. With this aim in mind, the main tasks have been fulfilled, namely: a comparative analysis of the main cost indicators of the global market in the periods of stability and crisis has been carried out through grouping primary, secondary and tertiary economy sectors; the main trends in the dynamics and structure of the tourism industry in Ukraine by volumes of agricultural, industrial and services sales have been identified; the demand pattern of the tourist market in Ukraine has been characterized by determining the contribution of small and microenterprises to the total volume of the products sold; the necessity of providing an additional forecasting approach has been substantiated, the approach being based on carrying out structural analysis and studying intersectoral relationships by means of the number series extrapolation method, used by the World Travel and Tourism Council to determine trends in national tourism markets. Having made a review of research on the theoretical aspects of the national economies classification we have come to conclusion that a three-sectoral model (agriculture, industry, services) still dominates in the field, although it no longer meets modern requirements as to carrying out empirical research. This is the reason why the number of published works, whose authors suggest to expand the list of sectors, has been growing. The author of the study in question suggests to provide an additional independent sector that accumulates surplus funds and distributes them among the market actors. The analysis of the global GDP carried out shows that the shares of the primary sector and extractive industry grow in times of crisis, while the service sector, and tourism in particular, requires macroeconomic stability. The same trends have been observed in Ukraine. The countries of the world have been clustered according to their national economy structure, with Ukraine getting into the most numerous group of countries with a developed agro-industrial complex (though it does not play the leading role in forming the GDP), a high share of the service sector and a sufficient level of industrial production.
Structural and Regional Peculiarities of Developing Retail Trade in Ukraine
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Kavun-Moshkovska O. O.
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the article is to identify the structural and regional peculiarities of developing retail trade in Ukraine during 1990–2019. On the basis of the research the author has come to conclusion that the process of developing retail trade in Ukraine during the years 1990–2018 can be divided into four periods, two of which (2000–2013 and 2016–2018) show positive dynamics of changes in the industry, and the other two (1991–1999 and 2014–2016) reflect the negative consequences of the processes that took place in the country’s economy at that time. The structure of retail trade of the whole period analyzed, with the exception of 1993–2001, was dominated by non-food goods. Their share increased from 55.6 % in 1990 to 61.5 % in 2018. The turnover structure at retail trade enterprises in 2005–2013 varied from region to region: in some regions the volume of retail turnover was increasing, while in others it was shrinking. The analysis has showed that during 2005–2019, the structure of Ukraine’s retail trade turnover was dominated by consumer goods produced in the country, but their share fell from 70.5% to 52.4%. The realization of consumer goods in Ukraine during the period analyzed was carried out mainly through traditional sales channels (i.e., shops). The research has resulted in proving that the share of trade turnover made with payment cards increased from 21.3 % to 30.8 % during 2017–2019. At the same time, retail trade, carried out by way of executing bank loan agreements, accounted for a small share, ranging from 2.2 to 2.4 %. A thorough analysis of the commodity structure of retail trade and that of the regional peculiarities of Ukrainian consumers’ preferences can serve as future research perspectives in this direction.
RELAÇÕES DE TRABALHO E PRECARIZAÇÃO NA INDÚSTRIA TÊXTIL DE PARAGUAÇU-MG: O CASO DA PRODUÇÃO DE TERNOS
Authors: Dutra Alves Flamarion , Verissimo Esteves Thiago
Published: November 2020

O presente artigo tem como objetivo mostrar a realidade das relações de trabalho no interior da indústria têxtil de ternos na cidade de Paraguaçu - Minas Gerais. A cidade mostra como a acumulação flexível e reestruturação produtiva criam relações de trabalho precárias no contexto de uma cidade pequena, calcadas na baixa remuneração, qualificação inexistente e constantes danos aos direitos trabalhistas. A dependência econômica da cidade em relação a atividade têxtil, fragiliza as ações dos sindicatos e poder público, pois a desconcentração industrial dos grandes centros, visa essa dinâmica nas cidades pequenas.
EL BIENESTAR SOCIAL EN AMÉRICA LATINA, 1990-2014: UN ANÁLISIS DEA A PARTIR DE LAS * DIMENSIONES DEL DESARROLLO HUMANO
Authors: Ayvar Campos Francisco Javier , Navarro Chávez José César Lenin , Giménez García Víctor Manuel
Published: November 2020

El presente documento aborda el estudio de la eficiencia en la generación de bienestar social de 38 economías latinoamericanas durante el período 1990­2014. Para ello se hizo uso de la técnica DEA, tomando como referencia los indicadores socioeconómicos del desarrollo humano. El análisis de resultados arrojó que fueron las economías de Aruba, Brasil, Chile, Costa Rica, Domini­ca, Islas Turcas y Caicos, Saint Kitts y Nevis, y Sint Maarten las más eficientes en la generación de bienestar social. Situación que refleja que no son necesa­riamente los países con más recursos socioeconómicos los más eficientes en la generación de bienestar social.
La Política Monetaria Óptima a Propósito de los Modelos BMW y Walsh
Authors: Lizarazu Eddy , Cernichiaro Christopher
Published: November 2020

Revisamos críticamente dos modelos nuevos keynesianos ampliamente citados: el modelo BMW con expectativas racionales y banco central creíble y el modelo dinámico de Walsh, de expectativas estáticas y banco central cuasicreíble. La revisión se enfoca a: la caracterización el equilibrio, el papel de la expectativa de inflación, aunado a la credibilidad del banco central, y lavaloración de los choques exógenos sobre la economía y el rol de la políticamonetaria óptima. Los resultados muestran que los mismos choques exógenos generan diferentes consecuencias dependiendo del horizonte temporal. Asimismo, mostramos que ambos paradigmas son idénticos en el largo plazo.
Análisis comparativo de la influencia de los factores de eficiencia en la producción de biodiesel a partir de desechos de grasas animales y aceites vegetales
Authors: Santos Equihua Yéssica Yasmín , Espitia Moreno Irma Cristina , Gómez Monge Rodrigo
Published: November 2020

El trabajo presenta la segunda etapa del análisis de la eficiencia técnica relativade empresas productoras de biodiesel a 30 empresas de cuatro países, utilizandoel modelo DEA (Santos, Espitia y Gómez, 2016) y tiene como objetivodeterminar el efecto de los factores de eficiencia en la producción de biodiesela partir de desechos de grasas animales y aceites vegetales. Los hallazgos demuestranque los factores de eficiencia aumentan en función de los canales dedistribución, y el personal de investigación y desarrollo, eleva considerablementesus niveles, principalmente en España.
Vulnerabilidad agrícola en Michoacán bajo una perspectiva de concentración y diversificación económica municipal
Authors: Ortiz-Paniagua Carlos Francisco , Aguirre Ochoa Jerjes I. , Zamora-Torres América Ivonne
Published: November 2020

La agricultura constituye una fuente importante de ingresos en algunas regionesde Michoacán. No obstante, la producción agrícola enfrenta amenazasde distinta naturaleza [fenómenos hidro-meteorológicos, cambio climático,cambio en las relaciones comerciales, creciente competencia (regional, nacional,internacional), reducción de mercados, inestabilidad de precios y cambiotecnológico]. La economía y su dependencia de la agricultura suele sermás relevante en algunos casos, es por ello importante conocer el alcance deesta relación. El objetivo del presente, fue identificar la vulnerabilidad de losmunicipios mediante el empleo de tres índices. En una primera fase con unÍndice de Vulnerabilidad de los Productores Agrícolas (IVUPA) y el Índice deParticipación de la Agricultura en la Economía Regional (Qij). Los resultadosse contrastaron con un Índice de Falta de Diversificación Económica (FDE).Los hallazgos mostraron la viabilidad de implementación de los índices, señalandolos municipios más vulnerables que al mismo tiempo muestran una bajadiversificación económica y por lo tanto, se encuentran en mayor riesgo anteamenazas de índole físico, social o político.
Instrumentos de política económica complementarios: evidencia empírica para México
Authors: Cernichiaro Reyna Christopher
Published: November 2020

Usando un SVAR identificado por medio de un modelo postkeynesiano para una economía pequeña y abierta con tipo de cambio controlado, estimado con datos mensuales para la economía mexicana de enero 2002 a agosto 2017, se encuentra que la tasa de interés reacciona a tipo de cambio nominal, inflación y en diferente magnitud a cada componente del gasto. Una política monetaria contractiva induce depresiones en consumo e inversión; la producción también disminuye, pero la inflación no decrece. Por otra parte, existe evidencia de que el Banco de México utiliza al tipo de cambio nominal como instrumento de política monetaria. Los resultados también señalan el cumplimiento de transferencia incompleta del tipo de cambio nominal hacia la inflación doméstica (incomplete pass-through).
Cuantificación de un índice global de calidad empresarial
Authors: Cruz Rodríguez Ignacio Javier
Published: November 2020

El objetivo de este artículo es cuantificar un Índice Global de Calidad Empresarial (IGCE) para 56 países que busca jerarquizar la calidad del desempeño del sector empresarial al interior de cada nación. Se utiliza el razonamiento de Joseph Schumpeter para caracterizar las variables incluidas en el análisis. Mediante el uso de componentes principales se estima un índice que jerarquiza de mayor a menor la calidad del desempeño. Los resultados indican que el país con mayor calidad empresarial es Estados Unidos mientras que el de menor es República Dominicana. Se discute la posibilidad de usar el índice como herramienta de política pública.
Efectos de la apertura y la desregulación en la participación de los salarios en la producción de la industria en México, 1980-2002
Authors: Barriga Plinio Hernández , López César Armando Salazar
Published: November 2020

Mediante el uso de un modelo econométrico de cointegración con mecanismo de corrección de error, el presente trabajo estudia la relación entre la apertura comercial y la participación de los salarios en la producción del sector industrial en México. Contrariamente a los postulados del consenso de Washington, en cual sostiene que la estabilización macroeconómica y el ajuste estructural impactan positivamente sobre el crecimiento del sector de bienes transables generando mejores oportunidades de empleo, se encuentra que las políticas de apertura han profundizado el deterioro de los salarios en el sector industrial llevando a una mayor desigualdad.
La demanda de saldos monetarios en México: Pruebas de homogeneidad, estabilidad y sensibilidad a la tasa de interés
Authors: Briceño José Liquitaya
Published: November 2020

En este artículo se examinan las características estructurales de la demanda de dinero en México durante el período 1985:2 – 2005:4. Los principales resultados son: a) Existe una relación “estable” de largo plazo entre el ingreso real, el nivel de precios y la demanda de saldos monetarios nominales. El vector calculado concuerda en signos, pero no en valores, con la teoría económica propuesta. b) Los resultados desvirtúan la idea de que la demanda de saldos nominales es homogénea de grado uno respecto del nivel de precios y que varía en forma equiproporcional al ingreso real. Además, es inelástica a la tasa de interés. c) No obstante, el modelo de corrección de errores obtenido constituye una aproximación adecuada al proceso generador de información, como se ha hecho patente a través de las pruebas de diagnóstico y reproduce apropiadamente el comportamiento histórico de los datos. Por lo tanto, este modelo tiene capacidad para simular y pronosticar satisfactoriamente la evolución futura de la demanda de dinero.
Patenting activity and innovativeness in US and Japan: An econometric analysis
Authors: Aguirre Mario Gómez , Chávez José Carlos Rodríguez
Published: November 2020

Este trabajo analiza los regímenes de propiedad intelectual en los Estados Unidos y Japón a través del número de patentes otorgadas durante el periodo 1940 a 2005 y 1965 a 2005, respectivamente. Haciendo uso de la base de datos generada por la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI), probamos la presencia de un cambio en el tiempo en el nivel o en la pendiente de la función tendencia de las series de patentes otorgadas. En la literatura sobre el tema se argumenta que la actividad patentadora en los Estados Unidos ha sido modificada como resultado de las nuevas regulaciones que se impusieron al régimen de propiedad intelectual en ese país durante los años ochenta. En el caso de Japón, se argumenta que las políticas a favor de una mayor actividad patentadora implementadas recientemente en ese país no han afectado significativamente las capacidades innovadoras de sus empresas. Los resultados obtenidos en este trabajo corroboran estos argumentos.
Índice TOYA: Fundamento teórico metodológico
Authors: Hernández Zacarías Torres , Chávez Manuel Antonio Yarto
Published: November 2020

Esta investigación propone el Índice TOYA para medir la mejora continua en las or­ganizaciones con la participación e involucramiento del personal ya que con frecuen­cia no son realmente escuchados por sus superiores. La metodología comprende una definición de mejora continua. Se presenta un estudio en cuatro plantas para inferir la relación que se tiene con la frecuencia de los eventos de mejora que pueden presentar los trabajadores y las aportaciones que puedan tener ellos para mejorar sus procesos. Finalmente, como nuevo desarrollo se presenta la Molécula TOYA para desprender nuevos estudios.
Segregación laboral y barreras de género en las Instituciones de Educación Superior
Authors: Salgado Mónica Colín
Published: November 2020

La existencia de la discriminación laboral es un hecho que se ha podido comprobar tanto en los hechos como estadísticamente. La evidencia empírica muestra que los mayores índices de esta discriminación se encuentran en aquellos puestos de trabajo que implican poder y toma de decisiones. Este trabajo analiza la presencia de la segregación laboral de género y la igualdad de oportunidades en las prácticas diarias de dos instituciones educativas de nivel superior del Estado de Guanajuato, México. Se encontró que al igual que sucede a nivel federal, las mujeres se encuentran poco representadas en las posiciones de poder político y social, e incluso en algunas áreas la participación de la mujer es menor que la de la media nacional.
Análisis de la relación de cuasalidad entre Índice de Precios del Productor y del Consumidor en los países miembros del TLCAN
Authors: Aguirre Mario Gómez , Chávez José Carlos Rodríguez
Published: November 2020

En este artículo se analiza la relación de causalidad entre los precios al productor y al consumidor para el caso de los países miembros del Tratado de Libre Comer­cio de América del Norte (TLCAN) durante el periodo 1957:01-2011:04. Para ello, se utilizan pruebas de raíz unitaria y de causalidad. Los resultados indican que la causalidad va en ambos sentidos, es decir, de los precios del productor a los precios del consumidor y de estos últimos a los primeros. Ambos precios tienen información útil que ayuda a predecir el comportamiento uno del otro.
Desempeño competitivo del Sector Agroindustrial en Michoacán: un estudio a través de la técnica multicriterio
Authors: Ortega Odette V. Delfín , Valencia Joel Bonales
Published: November 2020

Este artículo presenta el resultado de una investigación realizada al sector agroindustrial de exportación en el estado de Michoacán, donde se midió el desempeño competitivo, utilizando la metodología multicriterio AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) para la construcción de un índice, utilizando las variables: calidad, innovación tecnológica, gestión ambiental, precio, mercado y políticas públicas agroindustriales. Se concluye que en general el sector agroindustrial se encuentra en un nivel competitivo, siendo el limón procesado el producto con mayor puntuación. Los resultados obtenidos permiten diseñar políticas públicas que fortalezcan al sector y logre un posicionamiento sostenido nacional e internacionalmente.
Convergencia al estado estacionario, flexibilidad de precios y reglas monetarias en un modelo SN de expectativas de inflación
Authors: Alanez Eddy Lizarazu
Published: November 2020

Estudiamos la cuestión de convergencia al estado estacionario en un modelo SN (síntesis neoclásica) determinista de tiempo continuo. La revisión se basa en un esquema de previsión perfecta para la tasa de inflación esperada. El análisis nos permite deducir dos conclusiones. En primer lugar, la flexibilidad de precios no es garantía para la convergencia. En segundo lugar, si el equilibrio fuese estable, entonces una regla monetaria bien diseñada coadyuva al proceso de convergencia. La política monetaria debe buscar objetivos bien definidos, de otro modo es infructuosa.
63 Beach
Authors: Gurprasad Tiffany
Published: November 2020

Tiffany Gurprasad,University of Toronto, St GeorgeArts & ScienceCaribbean Studies/Visual StudiesOil on Canvas
Paths to Decolonization in the French Caribbean: Aimé Césaire and Frantz Fanon
Authors: Galoustian Naregh
Published: November 2020

In the Caribbean, national independence traditionally meant formal de-colonization. However, the French Caribbean opted for integration rather than separation from France. Did Martinique and Guadaloupe accept the persistence of colonialism by refusing to gain sovereignty? Although it might seem so, the decision to be integrated within the French departmental system in 1946 stemmed from a longer political history of competing ideas regarding citizenship. In order to better understand this choice and its limits, historical and cultural developments will be explored by referring in broad terms to the thought of two Martinicans: Aimé Césaire and Frantz Fanon.
Tourism as a Neo-colonial Phenomenon: Examining the Works of Pattullo & Mullings
Authors: Williams Tammy Ronique
Published: November 2020

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Guyana’s Ethnic Security Dilemma: Positing an Alternative Reading
Authors: Edwards Duane
Published: November 2020

Guyana’s Ethnic Security Dilemma: Positing an Alternative Reading by Duane Edwards
Puerto Rico: Sterile Breeding Grounds for Coercion and Uniformed Consent
Authors: Enberg Susan G.
Published: November 2020

Puerto Rico: Sterile Breeding Grounds for Coercion and Uniformed Consent by Susan G. Enberg
"TAMSIN & TIA"
Authors: Williams-King Amber
Published: November 2020

"TAMSIN & TIA" art by Amber Williams-King
"SIENNA"
Authors: Williams-King Amber
Published: November 2020

"Sienna" by Amber Williams-King
Indigeneity and Blackness: Partners in the Struggles of Settler-Colonialism
Authors: Andrade-Dixon Octavia
Published: November 2020

The North American continent, as it is known today, has experienced forced transformations over the past five hundred years. Through the hands of different European powers, what is known as Turtle Island by many was transformed into a radically different society. Colonizers built this territory through violent and unjust processes of dispossession and through the structural genocide of Indigenous people and the enslavement of African peoples. These processes are conceptualized as Settler-Colonialism and Trans-Atlantic Slavery. Through colonial violence, Indigenous identities have faced a barrage of Western values imposed on their everyday lives. Further, these impositions and shifts in societal structure have become internalised and therefore naturalized within Indigenous livelihood. For the descendants of slaves throughout the Americas, similar generational traumas have been enacted upon them by colonizing powers. Although the same perpetrators enacted these traumas, and in the same geographic space, they are kept separate within colonial rhetoric. However, I contest that these are not wholly separate entities, but processes that are in conversation with each other and hold strong similarities. Black and Indigenous communities are directly influenced by settler-colonial morality through the naturalization of heteropatriarchy and evangelical practises into community governance. This heteropatriarchy is then weaponized by the cis-gendered heterosexual (cishet) male population for their societal advancement and to regulate the actions of women and queer/two-spirit persons.
The Dynamic Character Impressions Regarding the Life and Person of Thomas “Indian Warner”
Authors: Sheptenko Mollie
Published: November 2020

“The Dynamic Character of Impressions Regarding the Life and Person of Thomas ‘Indian’ Warner,” is an analysis of the “The Case of ‘Indian’ Warner,” a part of the wider anthology Wild Majesty: Encounters With Caribs from Columbus to the Present Day by Peter Hulme and Neil Whitehead. This analysis looks to understand how the mixed Kalinago Dominican*/British heritage of Antiguan-born Thomas ‘Indian’ Warner was manipulated by European powers to serve their colonial pursuits whilst maintaining positive imperial/indigenous relations in the Lesser Antilles. The analysis also explores abuses of indigenous populations in the Greater Antilles by Spanish colonizers known as conquistadores.
The Development of Textbook Learning Media Based on Local Wisdom of North Sumatera
Authors: Widiastuti Uyuni , Sembiring Adina S , Mukhlis Mukhlis , Sihombing Lamhot B , Sinaga Theodora , Manurung Purbatua
Published: November 2020

The textbook developed in this study is adapted to the 2013 curriculum applicable in SMA, namely the material in class X. The material is adapted to the local wisdom of North Sumatra, especially in traditional Karo songs and music. This textbook describes the traditional Karo music in the form of a kulcapi drum ensemble whose instruments consist of kulcapi, keteng-keteng and bowl. This textbook is equipped with techniques in playing the kulcapi drum on the song Piso Surit and Terang Bulan. The existence of this textbook is very helpful for Cultural Arts teachers in teaching music based on local wisdom of North Sumatera.
Helioscope Based Design of a MWp Solar PV Plant on a Marshy Land of Bangladesh and Prediction of Plant Performance with the Variation of Tilt Angle
Authors: Ali Md Shahin , Rima Nazmun Nahar , Sakib Md Iftekhar Hossain , Khan Md Fayyaz
Published: November 2020

HelioScope is the solar industry's leading software platform for designing and analysis performance of a solar plant for a medium to large solar PV plants. Folsom Labs developed HelioScope, an advanced solar PV design software for medium to large solar PV plant. In this paper, the authors have designed a grid tied solar PV based power plant for a sample area of around 20 acre in the district of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. The main feature of the HelioScope software is the efficient layout of the arrays and blocks of the panels once the location of the area is set in the software. Also, authors have tried to focus on the variation of the solar PV output with the variation of the tilt angle of the panels. Normally, in a particular area, tilt angle is adjusted according to the latitude angle of the concerned area. In densely populated countries like Bangladesh, scarcity of land for solar PV generation is extremely acute although there is abundant solar energy available for setting up of solar PV plants. By increasing the tilt angle, substantial area can be saved which can be utilized to set up more numbers of solar panels when compared to the area required with the normal tilt angle which ultimately enhances the generation capacity of the plant and reduce the cost. Solar PV generation for the sample area has been determined for different tilt angles and it has been shown that the solar PV generation increases substantially with the increase of the tilt angle thereby reducing the cost of energy for the sample area under consideration.

GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 5(1), Dec 2018 P 1-5
A0-Mode Lamb Wave Based Detection of Corrosion under Coating Film in Plate-Like Metallic Structures: Analytical, Finite Element and Experimental Studies
Authors: Rabbi MS , Teramoto K
Published: November 2020

The fundamental order antisymmetric mode (A0-mode) Lamb wave based a quantitative acoustical imaging technique is proposed in this paper to classify the corroded region under coating film within the metallic structure. This method estimates versatility qualities of the zone of intrigue to some degree inhomogeneity differentiated to the encompassed materials. However, a converging region consisting of incident wave field and scattered wave field difficult to demonstrate from the observed signals. The proposed method focuses on reconstructing the image of the defect by calculating the shear strains. The shear strains deduced from the observed normal displacement of the specimen. A covariance matrix has been constructed using the shear strains and meaningful determinant values of the matrix reveal the overlapping region. As the beginning overlapping region developed at the edge of the defect, thus image of the defect can be reconstructed by this technique. This paper discussed the analytical approach of computing the incoming, outgoing, as well as the transmitting wave fields. Physical interpretation of the analytical prediction is explored via numerical simulations and acoustical observations.

GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 5(1), Dec 2018 P 37-44
An Analysis of Students’ Academic Record Using Data Mining Techniques and Identification of Key Factors to Aid Students’ Performance
Authors: Md Ashaduzzaman - , Shihabuzzaman - , Sagor Md Hasanur Rahman , Rahman Md Mizanur , Pritom Ahmed Iqbal
Published: November 2020

With the improvement of information technology, presently educational institutions generally store and compile a huge volume of students’ data. This huge volume of data can be analyzed using different data mining techniques and extract hidden relation between students’ result with other academic attributes. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the impact of different academic attributes on the students’ final result using data mining techniques. We used different data mining techniques to analyze students data collected from Green University of Bangladesh. We applied three well-known classification algorithms namely Decision Tree, Naïve Bayes, and SVM to develop a prediction model that can suggest probable grade by analyzing parameters like the midterm, attendance, assignment, presentation, class test, final, and CT marks. Our goal is to find out the key factors playing as a catalyst for getting good or bad CGPA. Through this research, the university authority will get the knowledge about key factors playing significant role in students’ result that will help them to take proper decisions to improve students’ grade that in turns will reduce students’ dropout.

GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 5(1), Dec 2018 P 45-50
Flow of non-Newtonian fluid through a permeable artery having non-uniform cross section with multiple stenosis
Authors: Prasad K. Maruthi , Yasa Prabhaker Reddy
Published: November 2020

In this paper, the effect of slip on Micropolar fluid in a circular tube of non-uniform cross-section with multiple stenosis have been studied. The coupled equations governing to the flow are calculated by using Homotopy Perturbation Method. The effects of various parameters with heights of the stenosis on the resistance to the flow and wall shear stress have been studied by deriving the expressions for the flow characteristics and their solutions have been obtained. It is found that the resistance to the flow increases with the heights of the stenosis, inclination, Thermophoresis parameter, local temperature Grashof number, local nanoparticle Grashof number, inclination and permeability constant and decreases with Brownian motion parameter. It is found that the shear stress at the wall increases with heights of the stenosis, Brownian motion parameter but decreases with local nanoparticle Grashof number, Thermophoresis parameter and permeability constant. Also, it is observed that the volume of the bolus increases with the increase of permeability constant.
E-learning in maritime affairs
Authors: Galić S. , Lušić Z. , Stanivuk T.
Published: November 2020

E-learning has become a widespread form of education as it allows the users a relatively easy access to needed information. E-learning has also been present in maritime affairs, although not so ubiquitous as in other economy sectors. Sea-borne shipping is one of the most stringently controlled industries, with a number of complex regulations and standards. This paper analyses learning methodologies and discusses the economic justification of implementing e-learning systems at global level, with an emphasis on the growing e-learning industry, corporate segment of e-learning, massive open online course market, and the importance of the micro-learning concept. In addition, this study analyses the present systems of seafarers’ education and the potentials, strengths and shortcomings of the conventional learning, e-learning and m-learning. Moreover, the recent application of e-learning in maritime affairs and the need of further research of the e-learning impacts in maritime affairs are examined. Finally, the presented information and discussion result in the logic matrix analysis and the SWOT analysis of e-learning, aiming to define the strengths, weaknesses, logic of action, goals and potentials of the implementation of e-learning in maritime affairs.

Keywords: E-learning, education of seafarers, STCW Convention, IMO.
Outcome of tension free open mesh repair of inguinal hernia
Authors: Masum Mohammad , Islam Md Aminul , Bhuiyan Masflque Ahmed , Lslam Kazi Mazharul , Morshed Md Selim , Masum Md Nazmul Hoque , Alam ABM Khurshid , Sayed MMA , Hossain Shahadat
Published: November 2020

Background: In the practice of General Surgery, hernia repair is the second most common procedure after appendectomy. Several methods have been developed over the years to try to improve hernia repair. Good result can be expected using Bassini's, McVay's, Shouldice's techniques provided the exact nature of hernia is recognized and the repair is done without tension using healthy tissue. The introduction of synthetic mesh started a new era in hernia surgery. The use of synthetic mesh repair of primary and recurrent hernias has gradually gained acceptance among surgeons.

Objective: To find out the outcome and complications of open inguinal hernia repair with prolene mesh.

Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional study conducted at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, from December, 2011 to May, 2012. One hundred patients of inguinal hernia admitted in different surgical units of BSMMU, Dhaka for elective surgery were studied. We have given 1 gm ijv Cephradine per operatively and then 500 gm cephradine ijv 6 hourly for 24 hours followed by oral form of Cephradine for next 5 days. Polypropylene mesh of 11 cm x 7 cm size was used in all cases. All the operations were done by open tension free prolene mesh repair technique. Patients were followed for one year to see the outcome.

Results: Out of 100 cases of inguinal hernia, 71 patients (71%) had indirect inguinal hernia and 29 cases (29%) had direct inguinal hernia; 90 cases (90%) were primary hernia and only 10 cases (10%) were recurrent hernia; 58 cases were right sided, 34 cases (34%) were left sided and 8 cases (8%) were bilateral. Complications of mesh repair of groin hernia in this study included wound infection (5%), scrotal oedema (2%), mesh infection (0%), scrotal hematoma (2%), echymoces of peri-incisional skin (5%), early wound and groin pain (7%), chronic inguinodynia (2%), hernia recurrence (1%).

Conclusion: In the present study an attempt is made to evaluate the outcome of patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair by prolene mesh. The results confirm that Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair of inguinal hernia is safe and reliable for both primary and recurrent groin hernia, with less recurrence rate. Patient's compliance was good with minimum morbidity.

Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (1): 21-24
Outcome and management strategy of traumatic liver injury in a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Hakim HA Nazmul , Islam Kazi Mazharul , Islam Md Aminul , Azam ANM Nure , Talukder Md Tuhin , Sarder Mohammad Mahmud
Published: November 2020

Background: Liver remains the second most common injured organ in both blunt and penetrating trauma of the abdomen. Management of blunt or penetrating injury to the liver remains a significant challenge to trauma surgeons. Unstable patients require immediate laparotomy. Selective patients can be managed without surgery and with careful monitoring. Mortality is mainly due to damage to major hepatic blood vessels, massive parenchymal and biliary injury. Associated non-hepatic injuries contribute greatly to the overall mortality. With improved understanding of the major causes of mortality from hepatic injury, adequate resuscitation, well planned surgical intervention and better intensive care facilities have decreased mortality and morbidity

Objectives: Performed to assess incidence, mechanisms, management and outcome of traumatic liver injury. Methods: This prospective study was performed in Dhaka Medical College Hospital between January 2013 to December 2014. Sixty patients with hepatic injury were included in the study. Data collected in data collection sheet regarding demographic data, severity of liver injury, hemodynamic status on admission, investigations reports, concomitant injuries, management scheme, and outcome of patients which were then analyzed.

Results: There were 39 male and 21 female patients with a mean age of 31.3 (SD=15.4) years. Road traffic accident was the most common injury mechanism (71%). 20 patients (33%) were in shock at the time of admission. 48 patients (80%) with liver injury had associated injuries of other organs. Majority of the patients (41%) were found with grade Ill injury. 50 patients (83%) needed surgical interventions. Most common (16%) complication was wound infection. 3 patients (5%) died in this series. 5 patients (8%) developed liver abscess on subsequent follow up. Conclusion: Most of the trauma victims are young and in the active state of life. Prompt resuscitative measures, assessment of extend of hepatic injury and associated injuries, well justified surgical intervention along with critical care support can contribute greatly to the survival of victims of hepatic injury.

Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (1): 36-42