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Internet of Things For Surgery Process Using Raspberry Pi
Authors: Yanni Rafeek Mamdouh Tawfiq , El-Bakry Hazem M. , Riad Alaa , El-Khamisy Nashaat
Published: September 2020

The development of the internet of things makes all objects interconnected, making it the next technical revolution. It has been applied extensively in various sectors, including agriculture, smart parking, and industrial places, and most importantly, in the health monitoring process.[1] To monitor or its application in surgery procedure is one of its uses in healthcare. This project proposes a system aimed to solve sudden occurrences and emergencies during the operation process. The system's objective is to minimize deaths and other possible effects of the phenomena by connecting the surgeon with an online specialist all over the world. The proposed system architecture is based on medical sensors measuring the patient's physical parameters utilizing wireless sensor networks. The sensors send the parameters to the Raspberry Pi, which converts them to digital data. The digital data is transferred over the wireless network to the server, which is then sent to the cloud environment using the internet of things. Additionally, In case of any problem, the system works by sending the surgeon a voice signal to open the system and record the message and send it with the video that was recorded by the Raspberry pi cameras through the server to all the surgeons involved in the system through the Internet of things all over the world. Then the surgeons from across the globe communicate according to his specialty of assistant surgeon to communicate with the surgeon inside the operating room through headset and microphone.
Humanos, sempre-vivas e outros-que-não-humanos: coletando e compondo o mundo comum no Espinhaço Meridional-MG
Authors: Santos Bethânia Gabrielle dos , Branquinho Fátima Teresa Braga
Published: September 2020

Mundos, humanos, plantas e as conexões que nos agrupam são o fio que guia nossa experiência etnográfica no Espinhaço Meridional-MG. Multiverso onde um grupo de plantas conhecidas como sempre-vivas agencia associações entre humanos e não-humanos. Objeto de investigação científica desde o século XIX, atualmente elas nos fazem produzir políticas ambientais e técnicas de preservação e conservação devido à possibilidade de extinção de espécies. Ao mesmo tempo, comunidades de apanhadores (as) de sempre-vivas contestam a superproteção das mesmas e reivindicam o direito de reprodução de suas práticas como extrativistas. Considerando o cosmos associado a essa controvérsia, estamos compondo um relato ANT sobre a rede sociotécnica das sempre-vivas no Espinhaço. Com ele pretendemos conhecer melhor nossa própria comunidade, o modo como produzimos conhecimento, e as possibilidades de diálogos entre ontologias e coletivos heterogêneos que nos permitam tecer um mundo onde caibam muitos mundos.
Transformações do boto na Amazônia: relações transversais entre campos de conhecimento
Authors: Vasconcelos Kauã , Süssekind Felipe
Published: September 2020

Este artigo elabora uma cartografia de algumas das formas nas quais os botos se manifestam na Amazônia brasileira, em processos entendidos como transformações. O ponto de partida é um experimento de pesquisa de campo colaborativa na Ilha do Marajó, a maior ilha fluviomarinha do mundo, localizada no delta do rio Amazonas. A primeira transformação a ser abordada está ligada à conservação de espécies ameaçadas, e diz respeito à relação, de um lado, entre botos, pescadores e peixes, e, de outro, entre a pesca e outras atividades humanas. A segunda está ligada às narrativas nas quais o boto surge como um homem vestido de branco que seduz mulheres jovens. Por fim, o artigo se volta para a Encantaria, experiência que reúne aspectos das religiões de matriz africana e dos xamanismos indígenas, onde o boto se manifesta como uma entidade sobrenatural. A proposta é que essas diferentes formas sejam entendidas como elementos em um conjunto de transformações, as quais não são redutíveis entre si.
Transformações antropogênicas, mito, música e os coletivos xamanísticos Ka’apor: experimentações preliminares a caminho de uma etnomusicologia de multiespécies
Authors: Camarinha Hugo Maximino
Published: September 2020

Quando a compulsão humana consegue modificar a paisagem de uma região do planeta – compulsão traduzida pela monomania “agro pop”, pecuária, garimpos/ mineração, extração de madeira etc. – e, por essa razão, o clima é alterado, o antropos pode ser tomado como o único agente geológico responsável pela transformação do clima? Ou ainda: quando determinado conceito acionado pela Ecologia Histórica, em detrimento da agência multiespecífica, desloca a gênese dos ecossistemas florestais para a mão única dos coletivos humanos, essa pode ser considerada outra imposição antropocêntrica? Para os Ka’apor (povo de língua Tupi, da Terra Indígena do Alto Turiaçu – MA), desde suas narrativas ou mitos de criação, pessoas surgiram do tronco de algumas árvores. Implícita a importância concedida por este povo aos seres de caule lenhoso. Afronta colossal quando a “alienação que transforma […] seres em recursos” (Tsing, 2015, p. 20) lhes toma a floresta. Assim, a intenção nesta exposição será mesclar uns poucos enunciados relativos ao “Antropoceno” e à floresta antropogênica e em sequência refletir sobre algumas categorias vigentes na antropologia, com o objetivo de experimentar alguns cruzamentos com a pesquisa deste autor sobre música e xamanismo Ka’apor. Ideias percebidas aqui como um contributo para uma possível etnomusicologia de multiespécies.
Concepções e conhecimentos quilombolas e as hipóteses científicas sobre a criação e a reprodução das florestas de castanhais-Alto Trombetas, Oriximiná-PA
Authors: Scaramuzzi Igor
Published: September 2020

Neste artigo serão abordados as concepções e os conhecimentos dos quilombolas castanheiros habitantes do Alto Trombetas, município de Oriximiná-PA, a respeito da criação e da reprodução das florestas de castanhais (Bertholletia excelsa). Elas serão apresentadas em diálogo com as hipóteses científicas formuladas por pesquisadores de diferentes áreas do conhecimento sobre este tema. Os dados da minha etnografia demonstram que as concepções dos quilombolas não são necessariamente discordantes, mas incorporam os diferentes argumentos explorados pela ciência sem ter como pressupostos a discussão sobre o protagonismo humano e a separação entre os domínios da natureza e da cultura que acompanham os debates no entorno das hipóteses científicas. As concepções e conhecimentos quilombolas a respeito da criação e da reprodução das florestas de castanhais retratam a natureza de uma forma “descentrada” do humano e compartilham pressupostos comuns adotados por alguns autores contemporâneos que se dedicam ao estudo das relações entre natureza e cultura na antropologia. Além de uma abordagem menos antropocêntrica da natureza, as concepções e conhecimentos quilombolas sobre este tema também assinalam, no âmbito das florestas de castanhais, uma forma de socialidade não hierárquica, sem relações de dominação e baseada na parceria e na ajuda mútua entre humanos e não humanos.
Falar de bullying sem dizer do gênero: dilemas do Programa Nacional de Combate à Intimidação Sistemática nas escolas brasileiras (Lei n. 13.185/2015)
Authors: Bazzo Juliane
Published: September 2020

A partir de dados de uma etnografia multissituada sobre agenciamentos do construto de bullying em diversos contextos, dentre eles o poder legislativo brasileiro, o artigo analisa a aparente contradição de se criar um Programa Nacional de Combate à Intimidação Sistemática (Lei n. 13.185/2015), ao mesmo tempo em que ocorrem vetos legais a abordagens educativas sobre gênero e sexualidade no interior das instituições de ensino brasileiras. Para isso, problematiza-se genealogicamente, num sentido foucaultiano, a concepção do referido programa e, em seguida, discute-se sua relação com as insurgências contra o debate escolar sobre gênero e sexualidade. Conclusivamente, o artigo demonstra que a materialização de tal espécie de dilema configura menos um defeito e mais um efeito, a sustentar estruturas de desigualdade e opressão seculares do Estado brasileiro, como também lhe é favorável às adaptações locais que tem feito de uma normatividade neoliberal.
Conflitos ambientais no sertão roseano: a atualização do carrancismo contra veredeiros e quilombolas em Minas Gerais
Authors: Costa João Batista de Almeida
Published: September 2020

Comunidades tradicionais veredeiras localizadas na margem esquerda do rio São Francisco e uma comunidade quilombola na margem direita do mesmo rio têm sofrido sistematicamente a opressão de organismos governamentais ambientalistas e de uma organização não governamental que as impedem de atualizar práticas tradicionais de manuseio das ecologias onde se encontram situadas. A leitura dos conflitos ambientais vivenciados atualmente nas comunidades estudadas como carrancismo se apoia na enunciação feita pelos membros dessas coletividades que utilizam esta categoria nativa temporal regional propícia para narrar suas historicidades por uma série de valores do passado distintos daqueles definidos pelos organismos ambientais. A enunciação atual dessa categoria temporal nasce da comparação entre o passado e o presente, cujos sentidos, ainda que carregados de signos semelhantes, informam o tempo dos coronéis, em que a lei do mais forte, em sua prática no sertão, era menos perversa que a dos órgãos ambientais e de uma organização não governamental na atualidade.
Vestes falantes: arte e loucura na obra de Solange Luciano
Authors: Saretta Mário Eugênio
Published: September 2020

Este ensaio visual aborda a produção expressiva das Vestes Falantes, conjunto de pinturas de autoria de Solange Luciano, criadas na Oficina de Criatividade do Hospital Psiquiátrico São Pedro. Sugiro que a produção dessas obras impõe problematizações éticas, estéticas e políticas que propiciam explorar categorias como arte e loucura. A mediação da câmera foi concebida como um convite ao devir, valorizando o improviso, a relação de subjetividade e a capacidade de evocação das imagens. Sem abdicar de características estéticas associadas à expressão artística, o ensaio busca explorar a poética e a política da linguagem fotográfica.
Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Tripathi Satvik
Published: September 2020

Artificial intelligence refers to the replication of human intelligence in machines that are encoded to think like humans and imitate their actions. The word may also be applied to any machine that displays qualities related to a human mind for example understanding, learning, and problem-solving. As technology advances, previous benchmarks that defined artificial intelligence become out-dated. Artificial intelligence has made its way to almost every sector and has resulted in better efficiency of the traditional processes. In this chapter, the author discusses the current applications, future prospects, and possible threats of artificial intelligence.
Engineering Education
Authors: Amorim Joni A. , Tavares de Azevedo Anibal
Published: September 2020

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is affecting all disciplines and represents a new way of using technologies that are fusing the physical, digital, and biological worlds. An analysis of possible future applications of artificial intelligence, sensors, and robotics in industries suggests that different technological trends are reshaping the industrial production, in this way demanding a different workforce. This leads to the automation of processes and it demands a workforce with engineers possessing knowledge of disciplines like computing, mechanics, and process management. In this scenario, the main objective of this investigation was to study new ways to educate engineers in two perspectives: in small scale face-to-face education and in large-scale distance education. In both perspectives of small- and large-scale courses, the same discipline with the same lecturer is considered as a way to allow for better comparisons. The chosen discipline is simulation of systems.
Transhumanism Without Mind Uploading and Immortality
Authors: Sorgner Stefan Lorenz
Published: September 2020

Elon Musk regularly advertises for the simulation argument, stressing that he regards it as highly likely that we live in a computer simulation. However, it must be noted that the argument can be reconstructed such that its line of thought can be rationally grasped. This, however, does not necessarily mean that it is a plausible argument. The argument presupposes the anthropology that human beings can be uploaded onto a hard drive, which is based upon the view that humans are nothing like a software running on our body which serves as our hardware. It is this understanding of the human species which has been employed by many transhumanists who stress that immortality is near. The author will explain the line of thought underlining the simulation argument while they will, at the same time, explain that it is neither highly likely that we live in a computer simulation, nor that we can upload our personalities onto a computer, and even if this was possible, it would not enable us to become immortal.
Race, Imposter Thoughts, and Healing
Authors: Monroe Calvin
Published: September 2020

This chapter is concerned with acknowledging the mental health issues that Black men face in higher education. Research is presented and blended with lived experiences of being a full-time employee and doctoral student on a primarily white campus. This chapter focuses on the emotional trauma of Black men, imposter phenomenon traits, and offers strategies for healing from critical race theorist. Strategies to keep higher education institutions accountable for the hiring and retaining of Black men are also discussed.
Wavelet Neural Networks and Equalization of Nonlinear Satellite Communication Channel
Authors: Majumder Saikat
Published: September 2020

Wavelet neural networks are a class of single hidden layer neural networks consisting of wavelets as activation functions. Wavelet neural networks (WNN) are an alternative to the classical multilayer perceptron neural networks for arbitrary nonlinear function approximation and can provide compact network representation. In this chapter, a tutorial introduction to different types of WNNs and their architecture is given, along with its training algorithm. Subsequently, a novel application of WNN for equalization of nonlinear satellite communication channel is presented. Nonlinearity in a satellite communication channel is mainly caused due to use of transmitter power amplifiers near its saturation region to improve efficiency. Two models describing amplitude and phase distortion caused in a power amplifier are explained. Performance of the proposed equalizer is evaluated and compared to an existing equalizer in literature.
Consumer-Generated Content as Clues for Brand Trust in the Digital Era
Authors: Renteria-García Juan Carlos , Fajardo-Toro Carlos Hernán , Sabogal-Salamanca Mauricio
Published: September 2020

Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) has an effect on trust prior to purchase of similar branding for both highly branded and off-branded products and services. This chapter shows, through a literature review, the impact of eWOM on building trust and then on sales of search and experience goods. Major findings are presented. eWOM has a stronger impact on the sales of experience goods than on search goods. When considering a purchase online, consumers have more resources about the product or service than those that the retailer or manufacturer provides. These newly available resources are consumer-generated; hence, consumers considering a buy find them more trustworthy. Consumers also value differently whether the consumer-generated content is positive or negative about the product or service they are considering buying. The final part of the chapter discusses the different implications for marketing practitioners.
A Systematic Study of Integrated Marketing Communication and Content Management System for Millennial Consumers
Authors: Das Subhankar
Published: September 2020

This chapter attempts to highlight various types of content management system and targets giving the fundamental original concepts to SEM and SEO. The learning outcome will be getting an all-encompassing thought of SEO idea alongside content management system along with becoming accustomed to the content management framework which will help in getting a good page ranking for the web page. Digital marketing is a platform that helps to share feelings, information, and attitude. It makes great impact on our lives. Digital technologies changed everyone's lives and marketers get the chance to know about customer's habit, technologies, and preferences that are not possible in other conventional marketing channels. It improves integrated marketing communication and to get in touch with customers in small budget or cost. Selection of the right marketing communication channel is the strategy of the business to compete in the communication field.
Banking Innovative Service With Digital Brand Equity for New Age Consumers
Authors: Dua Sonu , Singh Inderpal , Das Subhankar
Published: September 2020

Digital banking is at the helm of all intangible transactions for the new age consumers in this world of touchless banking. So here in this chapter the authors tried to reconcile the new innovative content that will make this service to a notch higher. In goods industry, the product is considered as primary brand with various attributes. However, in case of services industry, the company itself is a primary brand. This research article is based upon primary research of services (banking) sector as a case of service branding with services extended marketing mix variables. A model has been developed to identify the impact of services extended marketing variables on customer-based brand equity. Two components of customer-based brand have been taken into consideration: brand awareness and brand association. For this purpose, structured questionnaire was prepared, and survey was conducted on 400 respondents and structural equation model has been applied.
Performance Analysis of Classification Techniques With Feature Selection Method for Prediction of Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Goel Noopur
Published: September 2020

Chronic kidney disease has become a very prevalent problem worldwide and almost 10% of the population is suffering and millions of people are dying every year because of chronic kidney disease. Numerous machine learning and data mining techniques are applied by many researchers around the world to diagnose the presence of chronic kidney disease, so that the patients of chronic kidney disease may get benefited in terms of getting proper healthcare follow-up. In this chapter, Experiment 1 is conducted by implementing different five different classifiers on the original chronic kidney disease dataset. In Experiment 2, feature selection using feature importance method is used to reduce the chronic kidney disease dataset. A subset of 15 independent features and one target feature ‘class' is obtained. Again, the same steps are implemented but on the newly obtained reduced dataset. The results of both the Experiments 1 and 2 are compared, and it is observed that the accuracy of classifiers with feature selection is far better than the accuracy of classifiers without feature selection.
Employee Green Behaviour in Ghanaian Public Sector Organisations
Authors: Afedzie Richard H. , Asante Bellinda Omari , Aller James
Published: September 2020

This chapter explores the role of employees' green behaviour in public sector organisations in Ghana. The enactment of the Renewable Energy Technologies Act by Ghana's legislative body in 2012 has drawn considerable attention to the essence of embarking on a sustainable energy policy agenda. Public sector employees have been tasked by the government to be prudent in conserving energy in all its organisations. A qualitative research approach was adopted. A semi-structured interview was employed to examine how employees' routine activities considered green behaviour in the performance of their tasks at the workplace. Purposeful sampling was adopted in choosing 16 employees within selected public sector organisations. The data analysis revealed two seminal themes, which resulted in three key conclusions. Organisational policies such as replacing old office equipment with new energy-saving equipment to conserve energy are essential. Second, annual training on employee green behaviour has a long-term impact on creating environmentally conscious employees.
Ethical Considerations for Play Therapy Supervision
Authors: Fazio-Griffith Laura Jean , Marino Reshelle , Leeman Michael
Published: September 2020

This chapter will address the ethical considerations for play therapy supervision. The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics will be discussed in relation to the supervision process. Ethical issues that will occur during the play therapy process will be presented and discussed. The role of the supervisor in assisting the supervisee during the play therapy process and working with parents/caregivers will be explored in relation to ethical issues. A case study will highlight some ethical issues and provide some implications for discussion.
Rationale and Benefits of Using Play Therapy and Expressive Art Techniques in Supervision
Authors: Prasath Priscilla Rose , Copeland Lori
Published: September 2020

In this chapter, the authors describe creative supervision using play therapy and expressive arts modalities that offer a need driven alternative to the traditional supervisor-driven stage models of supervision. Play therapy and expressive arts supervision strategies are effective at increasing supervisee's awareness of self and others, supporting “out-of-the-box” thinking, opening supervisees' to their own strengths and intuition, and enhancing the supervisory relationship. In an attempt to illustrate the rationale and benefits of using play therapy strategies and expressive arts techniques in supervision, descriptions of various techniques are presented with examples, followed by a discussion on ethical and cultural considerations.
Attachment-Based Play Techniques for Enhancing Growth in Supervision
Authors: Stewart Anne L. , Echterling Lennis G.
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an attachment theory perspective for conceptualizing the supervisor-supervisee relationship and to describe a variety of attachment-informed and playful techniques for enhancing the power of supervision to promote robust learning and growth. The same patterns of attuned interactions and reflections in play therapy are also useful to apply to the supervisor-supervisee relationship. Play creates a pleasure bond between two people that strengthens the sense of attachment. In the second half of this chapter, several attachment-based experiential activities are described that provide a means for the supervisor and supervisee to connect at a deeper level. Just as play therapy provides a relational, non-verbal, and symbolic means for children to express their experience, the use of experiential activities, embedded in a trusting and caring relationship, can enhance the supervisory experience.
Child-Centered Play Therapy and Strategies for Supervision
Authors: Ceballos Peggy L. , Chen Huan
Published: September 2020

This chapter explores the specific needs of child-centered play therapist (CCPT) supervisees, how to address these needs through the use of expressive arts, and important multicultural and ethical considerations for supervisors to follow. The authors use a case example to illustrate the use of expressive arts to enhance CCPTs' self-awareness, proper use of play therapy skills, and case conceptualization. This case example illustrates the integration of person-centered within the discrimination supervision model to exemplify supervisors' intentionality when using expressive arts to address the needs of CCPTs.
Anatomy of a Play Theme
Authors: Holliman Ryan P.
Published: September 2020

Working with themes in play therapy is not only a difficult skill to master, but it is often discussed in very vague and abstract terms. This chapter outlines some practical ways of thinking about and working with themes in play therapy. The chapter focuses on three domains of play themes: current systems of organizing themes, a new way of working with themes that includes identification and implementation in sessions and parent consultations, and how to examine potential biases in theme work. The focus on this chapter is to provide supervisees and supervisors practical, concrete methods of working with themes to help improve their clinical work. The chapter also provides pertinent cases to help illustrate basic concepts in theme work.
Internet of Things (IoT) to Foster Communication and Information Sharing
Authors: Ali Mohammed Banu
Published: September 2020

IoT is a rapidly emerging technology in education that attracts researchers, students, and administrators. This chapter reviews the opportunities and challenges of the IoT to determine whether there are potential communication and information sharing cultures in higher education institutions (HEIs). Despite the findings revealing stakeholders' demand for a better collaborative learning environment and better information sharing capabilities, IoT has various security and interoperability concerns that present an unattractive prospect for HE stakeholders to embrace IoT. IoT has the potential to meet HEIs system expectations, though stakeholders remain distant toward embracing IoTs. This indicates that stakeholders are not ready to embrace IoTs, thus prompting the need to study why stakeholders are resistant towards the IoT.
Open Access as a Platform for Sustainable Development
Authors: Jain Priti
Published: September 2020

Open access publishing is a cross-cutting issue that has the potential to contribute to most Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are reliant on improved access to information and knowledge. Open access publishing makes scientific results available for everyone, and thus facilitates new discoveries and empowers researchers through rapid and efficient access to knowledge. Open access is a platform of knowledge management. There is a clear link between open access and access to information, and therefore between open access and sustainable development. International organizations such as WIPO and UNESCO have already recognized this connection and have changed their own internal policies and officially recognize open access as a driver for achievement of the SDGs and sustainable social, political, and economic development. In the above context, this chapter discusses how sustainable development can be realized through open access platforms. The chapter is based on in-depth literature review. The chapter commences with a brief review of the literature on the major concepts, which is followed by a description of the role of open access in attaining sustainable development. Thereafter, the status, prospects, and challenges of open access publishing in Africa are discussed. Finally, the chapter provides recommendations for attaining sustainable developments goals through open access publishing in Africa.
Research Data Sharing and Reuse Through Open Data
Authors: M'kulama Abel Christopher , Akakandelwa Akakandelwa
Published: September 2020

Research data management is considered a critical step in the research process among researchers. Researchers are required to submit RDM plans with details about data storage, data sharing, and reuse procedures when submitting research proposals for grants. This chapter presents findings of an investigation into the perceptions and practices of ZARI researchers towards research data management. Mixed methods research using a self-administered questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Fifty-one researchers were sampled and recruited for participation into the study. The study established that the majority of the researchers were not depositing their research data in central repositories; data was kept on individual's devices and was therefore not readily available for sharing. The major challenges being faced by researchers included lack of a policy, lack of a repository, and inadequate knowledge in RDM. The study concludes that research data at ZARI was not being professionally managed. The study recommends for formulation of policies, establishment of repository and staff training.
A Review on E-Banking Adoption in the Context of E-Service Quality
Authors: Gayan Nayanajith D.A. , Weerasiri R.A.S. , Damunupola K.A.
Published: September 2020

Fast-paced expansion of information and communication technology (ICT) revolutionizes different facets of contemporary human life and global economic landscape to a greater extent. Within technological transformation arena, retail financial services which includes retail banking activities performs a pivotal role. Technological advancement and internet facilities have demanded rapid changes radically in the financial services sector service delivery. E-banking facilitates bank customers to engage in an array of banking services via banks’ official websites. Amidst these changes e-banking adoption has gained limelight as a researchable notion owing to challenges attributed in different markets and country contexts. This article review founded on the concept of e-banking adaption in line with theoretic and empirical discussions. Hence, literature review was exploited as the main research tool. Research paper attempted to introduce practice related insights by discussing cases that were found within the domain of e-banking adoption. Article is organized as a concept paper to emphasize some of the case evidences with special reference to consumer electronic banking whilst arguments have been supported empirically. Importance of customer awareness, innovativeness, service quality, trust and security aspects related to e-services and prioritizing of marketing to motivate adoption of e-banking solutions has been unveiled by the discussions. In conclusion, paper postulates directions for the future researches in line with empirical justifications.
The Impact of Marketing Research Practices on Financial Performance: Study of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka
Authors: Pushpasiri T.K. , Dharmadasa V.P.
Published: September 2020

Marketing research practices have been identified as one of the important key ingredients for superior performance and global competitiveness in Small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The success or failure of SMEs is said to rests in part on the nature and types of marketing research practices they employ. The study was carried out with four dimensions under the marketing research practices as price-related practices, product-related practices, maintain customer relationship related practices and promotion related practices to understand the relationship with financial performance in SMEs. Data were collected using questionnaires from 200 respondents in the SMEs. Based on the findings of the study, it concluded that there is a moderate positive relationship between marketing research practices and financial performance. As well as all the dimensions of the marketing research practices are significant predictors of the financial performance while price-related practices and product-related practices are major among them. According to the results of simple regression analysis, marketing research practices were found to have a positive impact on financial performance.
The Impact of Internal Marketing on Employee Brand Commitment in Sri Lankan Insurance Industry
Authors: Wijenayaka H.M.D.S.
Published: September 2020

Internal marketing is one of the main strategies for service companies in which companies try to optimize the organizational environment to improve service quality. Berry and Gronroos introduced in 1980s for the first time internal marketing concept, in the heart of the internal marketing this point is that employees, domestic market within an organization. This thesis examines the depth of understanding and the applicability of internal marketing in the insurance industry which is not a conventional service industry. It also focuses on the relationship between perceptions of internal marketing and employee brand commitment in the Sri Lankan insurance industry. While considering and studying internal marketing and employee brand commitment in the Sri Lankan insurance industry context is one of the main purposes of this research. This is a quantitative method and data collect through questionnaire from 400 respondents. The quantitative data reveals that the influence of internal marketing on employee brand commitment is positive and significance. The results of this study will help the marketers to understand and develop this concept which can cater for the insurance companies. The results will also help the management staff of the insurance companies in the context of raising awareness in internal marketing as well as the Insurance Regulation Commission of Sri Lanka to regulate the internal marketing principles to the Sri Lankan insurance industry.
TRIM21 Is Targeted for Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy during Salmonella Typhimurium Infection
Authors: Hos Nina Judith , Fischer Julia , Hos Deniz , Hejazi Zahra , Calabrese Chiara , Ganesan Raja , Murthy Ambika M. V. , Rybniker Jan , Kumar Sharad , Krönke Martin , Robinson Nirmal
Published: September 2020

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) is a Gram-negative bacterium that induces cell death of macrophages as a key virulence strategy. We have previously demonstrated that the induction of macrophage death is dependent on the host’s type I IFN (IFN-I) response. IFN-I signaling has been shown to induce tripartite motif (TRIM) 21, an E3 ubiquitin ligase with critical functions in autoimmune disease and antiviral immunity. However, the importance and regulation of TRIM21 during bacterial infection remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the role of TRIM21 upon S. Typhimurium infection of murine bone marrow–derived macrophages. Although Trim21 expression was induced in an IFN-I–dependent manner, we found that TRIM21 levels were mainly regulated posttranscriptionally. Following TLR4 activation, TRIM21 was transiently degraded via the lysosomal pathway by chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA). However, S. Typhimurium–induced mTORC2 signaling led to phosphorylation of Akt at S473, which subsequently impaired TRIM21 degradation by attenuating CMA. Elevated TRIM21 levels promoted macrophage death associated with reduced transcription of NF erythroid 2–related factor 2 (NRF2)–dependent antioxidative genes. Collectively, our results identify IFN-I–inducible TRIM21 as a negative regulator of innate immune responses to S. Typhimurium and a previously unrecognized substrate of CMA. To our knowledge, this is the first study reporting that a member of the TRIM family is degraded by the lysosomal pathway.
Analysis of the characteristics of patients admitted to Internal Medicine wards for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and discharge phase optimization. The SDO-ARCA Project of the Scientific Society FADOI
Authors: Candela Marco , Norbiato Claudio , Campanini Mauro , Brucato Antonio Luca , Di Simone Salvatore , Manfellotto Dario , Dentali Francesco , Sacchetta Antonio , Valerio Antonella , Fontanella Andrea
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to have a nationwide snapshot of the characteristics of patients hospitalized in Internal Medicine Units (IMUs) for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to assess applicability and contents of a specific Hospital Discharge Form for the patient with exacerbation of COPD discharged from IMUs. This was a prospective study in 44 IMUs in Italy, enrolling patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD exacerbation. Information concerning clinical characteristics of patients, and treatment for COPD at discharge was collected. Specific documents for monitoring of clinical conditions and adherence to therapies as well as a form including individual indications for clinical controls, instrumental tests, etc. were provided upon discharge. Four hundred and seventy-two patients were enrolled (68% male). According to GOLD classification 2015, patients with classes A to D were 12%, 27%, 31%, and 30%, respectively. Triple therapy was prescribed in 14% of GOLD A and 51% of GOLD D patients. Around 10% of patients for each GOLD class received no specific therapy. The vast majority of patients (85%) received instructions on the correct use of inhalers, and in most cases (85%), the quality of counseling was considered optimal/adequate. Indication for performing chest X-ray, spirometry, or blood gas analysis following discharge was addressed to 29%, 59% and 52.1% of patients, respectively. The follow-up sheet for COPD used in our study was shown as applicable. This highlighted the need for greater awareness and more standardized procedures within IMUs in the post-discharge phase.
Influence of Prolonged Running and Training on Tibial Acceleration and Movement Quality in Novice Runners
Authors: Camelio Kris , Gruber Allison H. , Powell Douglas W. , Paquette Max R.
Published: September 2020

Context

Changes in lower limb loading and movement quality after prolonged running and training periods might influence injury risks in runners.

Objectives

To assess (1) the effects of a single prolonged run and a 3-week running training program on peak tibial acceleration (PTA) during running and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) criterion tests, and (2) the relationship between running volume during the 3-week training program and changes in PTA and FMS scores after training.

Design

Case series.

Setting

Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants

Ten novice runners (age = 27 ± 7 years) with 15 ± 14 months of running experience, who ran on average 19.6 ± 4.8 km per week at a preferred pace of 7:05 ± 1:30 minutes per km.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Participants completed a 30-minute submaximal prolonged treadmill run and 3-week training program with 25% increases in weekly running volume. Peak tibial acceleration and the deep-squat and active straight-leg–raise criterion FMS test scores were assessed before and after the prolonged run at enrollment and after the training program (ie, 3 testing sessions).

Results

No differences in PTA or FMS scores were observed among the 3 testing times. Although the changes in PTA (r = 0.57) and FMS aggregate score (r = 0.15) were not significantly correlated with training volume, training volume explained 32% of the variance in the PTA change from before to after training.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that tibial acceleration and movement quality were not influenced by a single submaximal-effort prolonged run or a 3-week training period. However, novice runners who have a greater increase in running volume might be more susceptible to training-related changes in tibial acceleration than those whose running volume is less.
Банахова решетка со свойством аппроксимации,
не обладающая свойством ограниченной аппроксимации
Authors: Рейнов Олег Иванович , Reinov Oleg Ivanovich
Published: September 2020

Впервые пример банахова пространства со свойством аппроксимации,
но без свойства ограниченной аппроксимации был получен Фигелем
и Джонсоном в 1973 г. Мы приводим первый пример банаховой решетки
со свойством аппроксимации,
не обладающей свойством ограниченной аппроксимации. Как следствие,
получается существование интегрального оператора
(в смысле А. Гротендика) в банаховой решетке,
который не является строго интегральным.
Библиография: 10 названий.
Спектральные треугольники несамосопряженных операторов Хилла и Дирака
Authors: Djakov Plamen Borisov , Mityagin Boris Samuilovich
Published: September 2020

Дан обзор результатов последних 10-12 лет о структуре спектров операторов Хилла-Шрeдингера и Дирака. Пусть $L$ - оператор Хилла или одномерный оператор Дирака на отрезке $[0,\pi]$. Если мы рассматриваем $L$ с граничными условиями Дирихле или с периодическими и антипериодическими граничными условиями, то соответствующие спектры дискретны и для достаточно больших $|n|$ ($n\in \mathbb{Z}$) близки к $n^2$ в случае Хилла и к $n$ в случае Дирака; при этом мы имеем одно собственное значение Дирихле $\mu_n$ и два периодических (если $n$ четно) или антипериодических (если $n$ нечетно) собственных значения $\lambda_n^-$, $\lambda_n^+$ (с учетом их кратности).
Мы даем асимптотические оценки спектральных зазоров $\gamma_n=\lambda_n^+-\lambda_n^-$ и уклонений $\delta_n=\mu_n-\lambda_n^+$ в терминах коэффициентов Фурье потенциала. Более того, для специальных потенциалов - тригонометрических многочленов - найденные асимптотики $\gamma_n$ и $\delta_n$ точны.
Библиография: 45 названий.
Регуляризация высшими ковариантными производными как средство для выявления структуры квантовых поправок в суперсимметричных калибровочных теориях
Authors: Stepanyantz Konstantin Viktorovich
Published: September 2020

Обсуждается вопрос, почему регуляризация высшими ковариантными производными, предложенная А.А. Славновым, оказалась отличным инструментом для исследования квантовых поправок в суперсимметричных калибровочных теориях. Например, она позволяет продемонстрировать, что $\beta $-функция в этих теориях дается интегралами от двойных полных производных, и во всех петлях построить перенормировочное предписание Новикова-Шифмана-Вайнштейна-Захарова. Она также была использована для вывода теоремы о неперенормировке для тройных калибровочно-духовых вершин. С помощью этой теоремы точная $\beta $-функция Новикова-Шифмана-Вайнштейна-Захарова была переписана в новой форме, которая выявила причину ее появления в теории возмущений. Кроме того, в случае использования регуляризации высшими ковариантными производными можно построить метод для получения $\beta $-функции $\mathcal N=1$ суперсимметричных калибровочных теорий, который в значительной степени упрощает вычисления. Этот метод иллюстрируется явным двухпетлевым вычислением, выполненным в произвольной $\xi $-калибровке.
Нерелятивистский предел для бозонной струны
Authors: Katanaev Mikhail Orionovich
Published: September 2020

Предложено действие для нерелятивистской струны, инвариантное относительно общих преобразований координат на мировой поверхности струны. Построен гамильтонов формализм для нерелятивистской струны. Найдены частные решения уравнений Эйлера-Лагранжа во временно́й калибровке.
Interest in Biology: Grade-dependent Differences and Benefits of Participating in Out-of-school Interventions
Authors: Wegner Claas , Schmiedebach Mario
Published: September 2020

Many studies have shown a decrease in scientific interest with an increase in age. Since interest is linked to a high degree of deep-level learning, it is of great relevance to foster interest in science. This study investigates interest in biology from 7th, 9th, and 12th grade students in Germany (N=257). Results show a significantly lower interest in 9th grade in comparison to 7th grade, but a significantly higher level of interest in 12th grade compared to 9th grade. This increase could potentially be linked to the fact that students can chose to continue taking biology in upper secondary education, which leads them to be more interested in the subject. In order to increase interest in 9th grade students, a one-day intervention in an out-of-school student laboratory was developed. During the intervention, students conducted hands-on experiments to investigate the field of bionics. Students in 7th and 9th grade (N=121) participated in the intervention. An increase in interest in biology was observed in both grades. This highlights the potential of out-of-school laboratories to foster and develop interest. Future studies should investigate if the same effect is achieved using in-school interventions as well as looking at possible long-term effects.
Cultivating Images of Cultural Capital: Cultural Activities in Storybooks Featuring Young Characters with Disabilities
Authors: Reichenberg Monica
Published: September 2020

Portrayals of children and youths with disabilities participating in various types of cultural activities during their leisure time have been understudied. The current study aims to understand how Swedish storybooks targeting youths and children with disabilities portray their cultural activities during their leisure time. A collection of 66 storybooks was strategically chosen for the analysis. Applying the grounded theory approach, the study codes for disabilities (sensory, physical, and cognitive) and dimensions of cultural capital (book reading, music, theatre, concerts, and sports). Low cultural activities are prominent leisure activities in the story books. Watching television and listening to popular music had a prominent role for the characters, whereas sports had a less prominent role. In summary, watching television dominates the cultural activities in the storybooks. With regards to music, the participants engage in karaoke. The storybooks again reinforce the impression that characters with disabilities can only appreciate lowbrow culture. The storybooks seldom portray images of highbrow cultural activities. However, exceptions exist that portray how people with disabilities create highbrow cultural activities, rather than being passive consumers. The storybooks seldom portray images of sports activities.
The Effect of Layered Flipped Learning Model on Students' Attitudes and Self-Regulation Skills
Authors: Okmen Burcu , Kilic Abdurrahman
Published: September 2020

The aim of this study is to determine the views of students regarding their attitudes towards English lesson and the contributions to self-regulation skills while using a layered flipped learning model. One of the qualitative research methods, the ‘action research’ method was used in this research.  The research was conducted with students in the fifth year of a secondary school in the Western Black Sea region of Turkey.  In the research process, self-regulation interview form, attitude interview form, focus group interview, student letters, self-assessment form were used as data collection tools. According to the results of the research, a positive change was observed in the motivational, self-efficacy, strategy selection, environmental arrangement, time management components of self-regulation. Also, it was concluded that there were positive changes at the end of the semester in all three components of the attitude. In addition, at the end of the semester, it was observed that students started doing extra activities to learn English better, they started to deal with English outside of the classroom and to create new opportunities to be exposed to English.
Effects of Drama Method on Social Communication Skills: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Batdı Veli , Elaldı Şenel
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of drama on social communication skills through the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods in a holistic approach. In the quantitative part of the research both the meta-analytic method and descriptive study were used. In the meta-analysis phase, 24 studies (2 articles, 19 MA theses and 3 Ph.D. dissertations) related to drama and its effect on communication skills and met the inclusion criteria were analyzed using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis and the MetaWin programs. In the descriptive phase of the study, Social Skills Evaluation Scale was used to assess social skill levels of the preservice teachers (N = 386). In the qualitative part of the study, the data collected via documentary review through the thematic examination of the articles and theses were analyzed using the Maxqda 11 program. Additionally, in an action research design, the data related to the views of the preservice teachers (N= 60) and selected by maximum variation sampling were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed through the Maxqda 11 program. Both qualitative and quantitative findings indicated that drama has a positive effect on social communication skills.