bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review of Transnational Higher Education
Authors: Branch John David
Published: August 2020

The internationalization of higher education is as old as the university itself. Recently, however, there has been a growing interest in transnational higher education, a specific form of internationalization that considers education as a product which can be packaged and sold abroad. The purpose of this chapter is to review the phenomenon of transnational higher education. More specifically, it aims to 1) define transnational higher education, situating it within globalization and the internationalization of higher education, 2) enumerate the various perspectives on transnational higher education, and 3) provide guidelines for the appropriate conduct of transnational higher education.
Maturity Model for E-Learning Classroom, Bimodal and Virtual Courses in Higher Education
Authors: Espinoza-Guzmán Julia , Zermeño Marcela Georgina Gómez
Published: August 2020

The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in higher education, in many cases, does not necessarily correspond to an organizational, sustainable and consistent initiative in all courses or undergraduate programs imparted. An associated risk is wasting the potential of ICTs to contribute to the quality of education. This is an exploratory-descriptive, mixed methods investigation at Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) to determine the components and factors affecting a Maturity Model (MM). Participants were students, teachers, and institution officials. Results show the components of a maturity model that provides teachers with a roadmap for implementing e-learning in face-to-face, bimodal and virtual courses, advocating for a substantial contribution to the quality of education at a Costa Rican University.
The Case for Effectively Using Existing Business Improvement Models in Australian Schools
Authors: Fernandes Venesser
Published: August 2020

There is a significant lack of documented research on Australian school improvement that is contextualized within business improvement model settings. This is the case even though Australian schools have been operating within a business environment for a while now. This chapter aims at addressing this gap by discussing what educational quality is within schools. It will present an adapted version for continuous school improvement within school systems in Australia. This adapted version of continuous school improvement provides a theoretical framework on how schools operating as self-managed business systems can ensure that the delivery of educational quality is strategically sustained at the organizational level and that focus remains on the important core business of student learning. This adapted version has been described as strategic TQM and a case is made for its use in Australian schools through five transformations that are brought about through the SCOPE cycle for school improvement.
Student Perceptions of E-Learning Service Quality, E-Satisfaction, and E-Loyalty
Authors: Pham Long , Williamson Stan , Berry Ronald
Published: August 2020

With the growing ubiquity of the Internet and the continued evolution of the Internet of Things, universities are focusing more on web-based strategies to deliver higher education (i.e., e-learning). In spite of this, few studies on e-learning service quality have been conducted to examine the effectiveness of these efforts. This study seeks to identify primary e-learning service quality dimensions and to examine the relationships among e-learning service quality dimensions, overall e-learning service quality, e-learning satisfaction and e-learning loyalty as perceived by e-students in the college setting. Results identified five main factors that measure e-learning service quality: e-learning administrative and support service quality; e-learning instructor quality; e-learning accuracy; e-learning course materials quality; and e-learning security and privacy. The quality of e-learning administrative and support service, instructor performance, and course materials were positively related to overall e-learning service quality, with e-learning instructor quality the most influential. There was a positive association between overall e-learning service quality and e-learning loyalty, and between e-learning satisfaction and e-learning loyalty. Results are consistent with most studies of traditional and online services and other e-learning studies that customer loyalty is strongly influenced by customer satisfaction and quality of service and that customer satisfaction is strongly influenced by quality of service.
Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Open and Distance Learning
Authors: Mahlangu Vimbi Petrus
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this chapter is to argue that all open and distance learning (ODL) institutions should carry out quality assurance and accreditation processes in order for students and funders to have confidence in them. It also explains in detail what quality assurance and accreditation entails in ODL. This chapter follows a qualitative approach in understanding quality assurance and accreditation in ODL. Data were collected via literature review. During recent decades, the discourse and practices of systematic quality assurance and quality control have spread around the world, resulting to a great extent in market-based models related to the ideology and policy of neo-liberalism and expressed in economic rationalities such as new public management, total quality management, public choice, and human capital. Quality assurance and accreditation in ODL aims to maintain and raise the quality of education and to guarantee the improvement of its standards.
Integration Between Knowledge Management and Total Quality Management in Jordanian Universities
Authors: Shehabat Issa Mahmoud , Berrish Mohammad
Published: August 2020

Resulting from the development of management theory in the past few years, knowledge management has emerged, which is identifying information of value and how to use it well, as well as understanding cognitive assets of an organization and how to exploit them. Knowledge management is important and necessary for the survival of an organization and its superiority. It can be integrated into the philosophy of total quality management to play a role in the development of the basis of performance of modern organizations. The total quality management philosophy seeks to achieve customer satisfaction through the commitment of the leadership of an organization and its workers by a process of continuous improvement of the quality of performance in various aspects of an organization. This chapter aims to identify the integration between knowledge management and total quality management, when applied to public Jordanian universities as a sample for the study. The chapter found the presence of integrity and a strong correlation between knowledge management and total quality management.
A Fuzzy Approach for Ranking of Student's Expectation From a Technical Institute
Authors: Singh Ajit Kumar , Rawani A. M.
Published: August 2020

Due to high competition and less employability in the technical education sector, quality in technical education has turned out to be most extreme imperative criteria to deliver better educational services. For this reason, it is required to screen the expectation of the customer of the education sector for fulfilling their needs. With aim of this, this article first illustrates the identification of the customer of the education sector, then their expectations from an institute and finally a detailed ranking of each expectation which has been done. For the ranking of student's expectations, various authors have used a number of multi-criteria decision-making methods, but the vagueness of the result was not being handled in their research. Therefore, in this study, a fuzzy approach has been used to rank the various expectations of customers. The result of the study indicates that among all student expectations, the job-oriented expectation is the most important expectation and further, an ergonomics-based expectation and a sports-based expectation are the least important expectations of the students.
A Cluster First-Route Second Solution Approach for the Multi-Period Home Healthcare Routing and Scheduling Problem
Authors: Erdem Mehmet , Bulkan Serol
Published: August 2020

In the home healthcare routing and scheduling problem (HHCRSP), nurses are allocated to a variety of services demanded by clients during a planning horizon. The properties of this problem resemble vehicle routing and nurse scheduling. To propose an efficient solution, the authors consider various issues such as multi-depot, travelling time, time windows, synchronisation, the qualification levels, and other features of nurses and clients. In addition, the continuity of care and work overload should not be ignored in this perspective. First, the authors developed a model in which the continuity of care is redefined by considering connected (synchronous) jobs and the work overload is formulated considering nurse-to-patient staffing ratio. Second, a two-stage solution approach based on a cluster-assign algorithm and variable neighbourhood search (VNS) and variable neighbourhood descent (VND) algorithms are tested on a series of large-scale instances. Computational results present the relations and trade-offs among the aforementioned issues.
A Memetic Algorithm for Integrated Production Distribution Problem in a Supply Chain
Authors: Kabadayi Nihan
Published: August 2020

Supply chain is a complex system in which most of the activities are inter-related, and changes in one of these activities can affect the performance of the other processes. Thus, integrated management strategies in a supply chain can yield considerable advantages throughout the system as supply chain members and customers become more integrated. In this study, a memetic algorithm is proposed to solve the integrated production-distribution problem. The objective of the problem is to find optimal production quantity, customer delivery quantity, and schedule to minimize the total system cost, which is composed of production setup cost and variable production cost, inventory holding costs, and distribution cost. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is tested on the existing data sets. According to test results, the proposed algorithm is a very effective method to solve integrated production-distribution problems. To assess to benefits and applicability of the method on the real-life problems, a case study is conducted in a Turkish water manufacturing company.
Mixed Delivery and Pickup Vehicle Routing Problem With Limited Flow and Assignment of Drones in an Urban Network
Authors: Radhoui Hamdi , Taghipour Atour , Canel-Depitre Beatrice
Published: August 2020

A new variant of the delivery and pickup transportation problem called mixed delivery and pickup routing problem with unmanned aerial vehicles in case of limited flow is introduced. The objective is to minimize operational costs including total transportation costs and service time at each point. This variant is a solution for the urban congestion, and consequently, it is an improvement of the general transport system. First, the problem is formulated mathematically. It is considered as NP-hard; therefore, the authors proposed an iterated local search algorithm to solve the problem of mixed pickup and delivery without drone. Then, a vehicle first-drone second algorithm is used to solve the mixed delivery and pickup problem with drone. The performance of the method is compared through numerical experiments based on instance derived from the literature as well as on a set of randomly generated instances. Numerical results have shown that proposed metaheuristic method performs consistently well in terms of both the quality of the solution and the computational time when using drone with vehicle.
Business Models for Digital Economy
Authors: Carvalho Luisa Cagica , Jeleniewicz Michalina , Franczak Piotr , Vanková Žofia
Published: August 2020

This chapter aims to provide a better understanding about how digitalization affects the business models and business strategies. To answer this question, this chapter presents a literature review complemented by case studies. From a business perspective, this study emphasizes the need to take into account the impact of the ever-changing digital environment on how it influences business strategy, and it categorizes the new business models with a special focus on platform businesses and displays some examples from the practice. The results also suggest that with the internet and the digitalization there were new, innovative business models created which attract new segments and create value in ways unimaginable in the past.
Legalistic Entrepreneurship in the Digital World
Authors: Özsungur Fahri
Published: August 2020

This study aims to explain the legalistic entrepreneurship by introducing the type of legalistic entrepreneurship that transforms compliance with laws into entrepreneurship action, and answer the question of how information and communication facilities brought by the digital world can be turned into opportunities in the face of legal obstacles. In this chapter, the concept and components of legalism, the conceptual framework of legalistic entrepreneurship, processes, personal characteristics of legalistic entrepreneurs are explained. In the conclusion section, recommendations are made to policymakers, entrepreneurs, and academicians on virtual commerce and initiatives to be developed in the digital environment and legalistic entrepreneurship.
Interactive TV as Part of Crossmedia Systems in Order to Enhance Informal Learning
Authors: Prata Alcina , Chambel Teresa
Published: August 2020

Crossmedia systems are becoming the trend due to technological advances, better interfaces design, and changes in user habits. Due to the use of different devices as part of the same crossmedia system, which allow supporting a multiplicity of contexts of use, useful when considering learning scenarios, new research opportunities and challenges have arisen in the design of these systems. This chapter addresses the effective design of crossmedia systems and interfaces with a particular emphasis on iTV, PC, and mobile devices, through the eiTV application, designed and developed to illustrate and explore this paradigm, based on cognitive and affective aspects that influence user experience. The eiTV application is capable to create, access, and share personalized informal learning environments (created as additional information to the video being watched), via iTV, PC, and mobile devices (the preferred or most adequate device in each context of use).
Sustainability Design Applied to the Digital Signature of Documents
Authors: Ovelheiro Bárbara , Silveira Clara , Reis Leonilde
Published: August 2020

Information and communication technologies can be an added value in order to provide integrated services to customers. With the technological advancements of the last decades, writing is increasingly done in electronic documents. Digital signatures are designed to ensure authentication, integrity, and non-repudiation of such documents. The methodology was based on the literature review of the field, as well as the description of the case study which emphasizes the added value of the developed application, since it addresses concerns of several dimensions of sustainability. The purpose of the chapter is to describe a case study in which an Android mobile application, SoftDigital, was developed for document flow management in a hospital environment, meeting the principles of sustainability design for the development of software systems. It is therefore considered that the main conclusions are to allow healthcare professionals and patients (or their legal representative) to integrate their digital signature into documents for approval of treatments electronically.
Private Intel for Corporate Protection
Authors: Montanari Aldo
Published: August 2020

The private information analysis is strictly inherent to the protection of corporate interests. This generally means protecting the company from fraud, theft of industrial secrets, and intellectual capital as well as protecting its cyber architecture. The tasks are delicate and suited to the various corporate interests. This information work would usefully be placed in the national intelligence context by providing a precious link between the national security services and the company itself, to which such an adhesion would be difficult to guarantee in any other way.
Literature Review of Recommendation Systems
Authors: Gironacci Irene Maria
Published: August 2020

Artificial intelligence technologies are currently at the core of many sectors and industries—from cyber security to healthcare—and also have the power to influence the governance of domestic industry, the security and privacy citizens. In particular, the rise of new machine learning methods, such as those used in recommendation systems, provides many opportunities in terms of personalization. Big players like YouTube, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and many others are currently using recommendation systems to improve their business. Recommender systems are critical in some industries as they can generate income and provide a way to stand out from competitors. In this chapter, a literature review of recommendation systems is presented, as well as the application of recommendation systems in industry.
Importing Complexity Leadership Theory Into Bureaucratic Organizations in Non-Western Environments
Authors: Donkor Francis , Sekyere Isaac
Published: August 2020

Criticisms of bureaucratic leadership in the public sector literature are increasing, and as such, a growing number of scholars in public administration are calling for a more complex and conceptually sound theoretical models of leadership that are collaborative and reduce the power of the leader and create hybrid governance models. With a multifaceted perspective, detailed conceptual underpinning and a growing body of empirical study support complexity leadership theory (CLT) as a potential to address many of the issues where an individual is seen to possess all the knowledge in the organizational goals. The intent for proposing the importation of CLT in PSOs is to offer a paradigm for thinking about leadership to explore issues that confound those from the traditional view to the shared and adaptive leadership process. In conclusion, the HR practitioners within the entity should be seen to be responsible for their actions. Therefore, adopting complexity leadership theory in today's PSOs will enhance the performance of employees.
Effect of Work Conflict, Work Involvement, and Family Work Conflict on Turnover Intentions and Intention to Move Through Job Satisfaction as a Moderation
Authors: Al Musadieq M.
Published: August 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of work conflict, work involvement, and family work conflict on turnover intentions and intention to move through job satisfaction as a moderating variable. This research uses quantitative research methods with 150 samples. The sampling technique uses nonprobability sampling. The type of data is primary data by distributing questionnaires. The analytical tool used is structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings of this study are that work conflict, work involvement, and family work conflict empirically have a significant effect on turnover intentions and intention to move through family satisfaction. The authenticity of this study is the use of job satisfaction variables that moderate the influence of work conflict, work involvement, and family work conflict empirically on turnover intentions and intention to move.
Impact of Attentional Loading and Task Constraints on Postural Control of Healthy Older Adults
Authors: Przysucha Eryk , Vollebregt Brontë A. , Zerpa Carlos
Published: August 2020

Postural control is attention demanding, and it may be jeopardized when a secondary cognitive task is involved, particularly for older adults. The magnitude of this interference depends on different individual (perceptuo-motor status), task (single vs. dual tasking), and environmental constraints (support surface). The purpose of this research was to examine if older adults may be affected by various types of secondary cognitive tasks, while maintaining quiet standing on different support surfaces. In line with conceptual models, the results indicated that postural control of older adults was compromised when they were required to dual-task, especially when the support surface was challenging. This was a robust finding across all the measures of COP. In regards to the degree to which different attentional tasks affected postural control, the results remained equivocal. From a practical standpoint, the results indicated that older adults should exhibit caution when simultaneously performing a balance and a cognitive task involved particularly when the surface is unsteady.
DUSP11 Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Macrophage Activation by Targeting TAK1
Authors: Yang Chia-Yu , Chuang Huai-Chia , Tsai Ching-Yi , Xiao Yu-Zhi , Yang Jhih-Yu , Huang Rou-Huei , Shih Ying-Chun , Tan Tse-Hua
Published: August 2020

Dual-specificity phosphatase 11 (DUSP11, also named as PIR1) is a member of the atypical DUSP protein tyrosine phosphatase family. DUSP11 is only known to be an RNA phosphatase that regulates noncoding RNA stability. To date, the role of DUSP11 in immune cell signaling and immune responses remains unknown. In this study, we generated and characterized the immune cell functions of DUSP11-deficient mice. We identified TGF-β–activated kinase 1 (TAK1) as a DUSP11-targeted protein. DUSP11 interacted directly with TAK1, and the DUSP11–TAK1 interaction was enhanced by LPS stimulation in bone marrow–derived macrophages. DUSP11 deficiency enhanced the LPS-induced TAK1 phosphorylation and cytokine production in bone marrow–derived macrophages. Furthermore, DUSP11-deficient mice were more susceptible to LPS-induced endotoxic shock. The LPS-induced serum levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 were significantly elevated in DUSP11-deficient mice compared with those of wild-type mice. The data indicate that DUSP11 inhibits LPS-induced macrophage activation by targeting TAK1.
Mycobacterial Cord Factor Reprograms the Macrophage Response to IFN-γ towards Enhanced Inflammation yet Impaired Antigen Presentation and Expression of GBP1
Authors: Huber Alexandra , Killy Barbara , Grummel Nadine , Bodendorfer Barbara , Paul Sushmita , Wiesmann Veit , Naschberger Elisabeth , Zimmer Jana , Wirtz Stefan , Schleicher Ulrike , Vera Julio , Ekici Arif Bülent , Dalpke Alexander , Lang Roland
Published: August 2020

Mycobacteria survive in macrophages despite triggering pattern recognition receptors and T cell–derived IFN-γ production. Mycobacterial cord factor trehalose-6,6-dimycolate (TDM) binds the C-type lectin receptor MINCLE and induces inflammatory gene expression. However, the impact of TDM on IFN-γ–induced macrophage activation is not known. In this study, we have investigated the cross-regulation of the mouse macrophage transcriptome by IFN-γ and by TDM or its synthetic analogue trehalose-6,6-dibehenate (TDB). As expected, IFN-γ induced genes involved in Ag presentation and antimicrobial defense. Transcriptional programs induced by TDM and TDB were highly similar but clearly distinct from the response to IFN-γ. The glycolipids enhanced expression of a subset of IFN-γ–induced genes associated with inflammation. In contrast, TDM/TDB exerted delayed inhibition of IFN-γ–induced genes, including pattern recognition receptors, MHC class II genes, and IFN-γ–induced GTPases, with antimicrobial function. TDM downregulated MHC class II cell surface expression and impaired T cell activation by peptide-pulsed macrophages. Inhibition of the IFN-γ–induced GTPase GBP1 occurred at the level of transcription by a partially MINCLE-dependent mechanism that may target IRF1 activity. Although activation of STAT1 was unaltered, deletion of Socs1 relieved inhibition of GBP1 expression by TDM. Nonnuclear Socs1 was sufficient for inhibition, suggesting a noncanonical, cytoplasmic mechanism. Taken together, unbiased analysis of transcriptional reprogramming revealed a significant degree of negative regulation of IFN-γ–induced Ag presentation and antimicrobial gene expression by the mycobacterial cord factor that may contribute to mycobacterial persistence.
Efficacy and Safety of Treatment with Quadruple Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multi-Center, Retrospective, Observational Study
Authors: Moon Jun Sung , Suh Sunghwan , Kim Sang Soo , Jin Heung Yong , Kim Jeong Mi , Jang Min Hee , Lee Kyung Ae , Lee Ju Hyung , Chung Seung Min , Lyu Young Sang , Kim Jin Hwa , Kim Sang Yong , Jang Jung Eun , Kim Tae Nyun , Kim Sung Woo , Jeon Eonju , Cho Nan Hee , Kim Mi-Kyung , Kim Hye Soon , Nam-Goong Il Seong , Kim Eun Sook , Chung Jin Ook , Cho Dong-Hyeok , Lee Chang Won , Kim Young Il , Chung Dong Jin , Won Kyu Chang , Kim In Joo , Park Tae Sun , Kim Duk Kyu , Shon Hosang
Published: August 2020

Background Only few studies have shown the efficacy and safety of glucose-control strategies using the quadruple drug combination. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the usefulness of the quadruple combination therapy with oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods From March 2014 to December 2018, data of patients with T2DM, who were treated with quadruple hypoglycemic medications for over 12 months in 11 hospitals in South Korea, were reviewed retrospectively. We compared glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels before and 12 months after quadruple treatment with OHAs. The safety, maintenance rate, and therapeutic patterns after failure of the quadruple therapy were also evaluated. Results In total, 357 patients were enrolled for quadruple OHA therapy, and the baseline HbA1c level was 9.0%±1.3% (74.9±14.1 mmol/mol). After 12 months, 270 patients (75.6%) adhered to the quadruple therapy and HbA1c was significantly reduced from 8.9%±1.2% to 7.8%±1.3% (mean change, −1.1%±1.2%; P<0.001). The number of patients with HbA1c <7% increased significantly from 5 to 68 (P<0.005). In addition, lipid profiles and liver enzyme levels were also improved whereas no changes in body weight. There was no significant safety issue in patients treated with quadruple OHA therapy. Conclusion This study shows the therapeutic efficacy of the quadruple OHA regimen T2DM and demonstrates that it can be an option for the management of T2DM patients who cannot use insulin or reject injectable therapy.
Sosyal Medya Salgını: Türkiye'de Korona'nın Mizahi Yönü
Authors: YILDIZ İlkyaz
Published: August 2020

Tıpkı toplumlar ve bireyler gibi gülme ihtiyacı ve bu ihtiyacın dışa vurumu da yenilenen, dönüşen dünyadan etkilenmektedir. Geleneksel mizah şartlara, çağlara ve gelişmelere göre biçim, içerik ve ortam bakımından farklı şekillerde icra edilmektedir. Günümüzde sosyal medya aracılığıyla tamamen dijital ortama taşınan gülme ve güldürme güdüsü toplumun önemli kısmını etkileyen durumlardan, güncel hadiselerden, toplumda görülen aksaklıklardan beslenmektedir. 2020 yılının en önemli hadisesi olan Covid-19 (korona) salgını da özellikle sosyal medya kullanıcıları tarafından paylaşılan şiirlere, fıkralara ve karikatürlere konu edilmiştir. Tüm dünyayı olduğu gibi Türkiye'yi de sosyal, siyasal, ekonomik anlamda etkileyen, binlerce can kaybına yol açan bu hadisenin halk kültürü üzerindeki etkisi mizah sınırlılıkları içerisinde ele alınmıştır. Bu amaçla çalışmada 2020 Mart ayı itibariyle Instagram, Facebook, Twitter vb. sosyal ağlarda ve bloglarda paylaşılmış korona virüsü konulu şiir, fıkra ve karikatürler incelenmiş ve bunlar güncel mizah kuramlarından “Üstünlük Kuramı” ile ilişkisi açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Yapılan mizahın bireyin kendisini daha güçlü, rakibi ise daha zayıf görme ihtiyacından kaynaklandığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Latin American Experience in Constitutional and Legal Guarantees of Freedom of the Media
Authors: Tulnev Michael A. , Agafonova Natalya Yu. , Krotov Andrey V. , Kuksin Ivan N. , Markhgeym Marina V.
Published: August 2020

The objective of the research was to analyze the Latin American experience in constitutional guarantees regarding freedom of expression in the media. The document summarizes the results of a comparative legal study dedicated to the texts included in the constitutions of the Latin American states regarding the identification of norms that guarantee the freedom of the media in them. It has been established that most of the declared constitutions contain traditional guarantees of media freedom expressed in the legalization of this substantive freedom, its implementation without censorship and restrictions under the threat of responsibility for its abuse. Methodologically, the study was built on the basis of a dialectical approach for the dissemination of legal phenomena and processes using general scientific methods (systemic, logical, analysis and synthesis) and particular. In conclusion, it is evident that it is typical that the constitutions of Latin American states combine freedom of thought, expression and media in a single provision. In all other aspects, the list of identified guarantees is variable and in many countries they have no impact on the concrete reality.
Hemerografía de temas económico-políticos en una revista científica Latinoamericana
Authors: Novikov Sergey V. , Arbeláez-Campillo Diego Felipe , Rojas-Bahamón Magda Julissa
Published: August 2020

Los temas económicos siguen ocupando un lugar destacado en la producción de artículos científicos que se publican en revistas arbitradas, tanto en revistas especializadas en economía, como en revistas multidisciplinarias o enmarcadas en la ciencias sociales y humanas, de modo que los problemas económicos siguen siendo un asunto trascendental para académicos y diseñadores de políticas públicas en general. El objetivo de esta investigación fue elaborar un balance hemerográfico de una muestra de los artículos sobre economía publicados en la Revista Amazonia Investiga en el periodo 2019. Metodológicamente se trata de una investigación de base documental que se sirvió de la técnica del balance biblio-hemerográfico, con el propósito de mostrar un estado del arte útil, para efectuar una lectura panorámica del discurso científico sobre economía, producido por economistas y otros científicos, en un órgano divulgativo de alto impacto. Del proceso indagativo emergen algunas conclusiones relevantes, por un lado, las fronteras que dividen a la ciencia política y la economía se diluyen en los textos revisados, porque la economía es, a su modo, una disciplina que se ocupa igualmente del poder y sus interrelaciones, por el otro, se observa como la economía es una ciencia flexible que se cultiva de forma interdisciplinaria.
Improving the State Regulatory System of the Agribusiness
Authors: Latysheva Zoya Ivanovna , Skripkina Elena Viktorovna , Kopteva Natalia Alekseevna , Zhilyakov Dmitri Ivanovich , Nikiforov Andrey Igorevich
Published: August 2020

The article aims to improve the state agribusiness regulatory system. It is established that the state regulatory system for agribusiness must be based on the application of a reasonable protectionism policy, guaranteeing food security through a system of tariffs and customs taxes on imported food products. The authors demonstrate the need to create a favorable climate for foreign investors, establish joint ventures in the agricultural business, provide state guarantees to foreign creditors by importing advanced equipment and technology, as well as finance key areas of science on business problems. Agricultural, the theoretical and methodological basis of this study is an abstract logical method, induction, deduction, analysis, synthesis and systematization methods; as well as the statistical, economic and graphic methods used to study the levels and trends of change in the parameters of agricultural development in the current stage. In conclusion, it is revealed that parities in agricultural prices must include parity with consumer prices. For rural residents. The wages of employees in rural areas must guarantee the reproduction of the labor force and the development of the social sphere.
The Impact of Social Justice and Alienation on Political Participation in Jahrom City
Authors: Gerami Masoud , Rasekh Keramatollah , Karimi Majidreza
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of social justice and alienation on the political participation of people in Jahrom, Iran. Methodologically, field surveys were applied in terms of amplitude, and a cross-sectional study in terms of scope. The statistical population of this research were the holders of voting rights (over 18 years old) residing in the city of Jahrom. Sample size was calculated using the Cochran formula and selected by simple multi-stage cluster random sampling. The research questionnaire was developed by an investigator and was used by experts to determine its validity. For the data analysis, the regression coefficient tests, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis were used. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between the sense of social justice and the sense of social alienation with political participation among the citizens of Jahrom. Furthermore, according to the study findings, the relationship of political participation based on contextual factors of citizens, gender, marital status, income, occupation and social class did not have a significant correlation with political participation (P value> 0.5).
TITANIUM IMPLANT FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS USING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
Authors: YALCİNKAYA Senai , AYGÜL Ebuzer , ŞAHİN Yusuf
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT The generic name was given to the production technology in which 3D objects are created by the sequential arrangement of material layers, also known as rapid prototyping or 3D printing. 3D printing technology has made it possible for many technological breakthroughs in medical and mass reproduction fields, especially in materials that these printers function. Recent developments have shown that titanium is allowed to be used as a building material in the 3D printing process. Titanium is a phenomenon in biomedical applications due to its superior dynamic and static properties. The unique anatomy of the orbital in living tissue applications of titanium implants, biologic inconveniences such as emerging surgical approach difficulties and inadequate modularity between bone and implants are predicted to be solved by the commitment of 3D Production to produce complex biomedical devices according to computer design using patient-specific anatomical data. In this study, it is aimed to give brief information about 3D printing technology and its advantages and to give information about the effects and advantages of 3D printing technology on titanium implants.
Current Trends in Indications and Epidermiological Characteristics of Amputations in
Nigeria
Authors: Christopher Edet Ekpenyong
Published: August 2020

Background: Recently, we have witnessed a surge in the population of Diabetics and of course in the cases
of Diabetic Foot Syndrome(DFS) requiring amputation. However, accepting amputation is difficult for
patients and this has become a family or community decision to undergo amputation despite being a lifesaving procedure in most cases. Some patients have preferred to die with their gangrenous limbs in the face
of ascending severe foot infection and septicemia rather than have an amputation.
Aim: This study seeks to identify the current indications for amputation and its epidemiological
characteristics in our hospital and by extension, our local community. Perhaps, this can be extrapolated and
communicated as a Public Health warning and strategy to control the incidence, prevalence, and devastating
effects of Amputation in our community.
Methods: It was a descriptive, quantitative, and prospective study of the indications and epidemiological
characteristics of Amputations in Uyo, Niger Delta region of Nigeria. This was done between the periods of
January 2018 to December 2019 amongst patients who underwent Amputation at the University of Uyo
Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria.
Results: We did a total of 44 unilateral amputations of both upper and lower extremities. The age range was
19 to 71 years. The average age was 48.5 years they were 21 males and 23 females giving a Male: Female
ratio of 1:1.1. The 4th to 6th decades of life had the highest number of amputations with a peak in the 5th
decade. Diabetic Foot Gangrene (DFG) contributed the majority of 25 amputations (56.8%), most of which
were in the 4th to 6th Decades, 23 (52.3%). They were 14 females (31.8%) and 11 males (25.0%) with DFG.
Trauma contributed 14 amputations (31.8%), and most were in the 2nd to 4th decades of life but more were
males 10 (22.7%) while females were 4 (9.1%). Fracture-Traditional BoneSetter-Gangrene (F-TBS-G) and
Peripheral Arterial Disease each contributed 2 amputations (4.5%).
Conclusion: The commonest indication for amputation was Diabetic Foot Gangrene(DFG) affecting patients
in the 4th to 6th decades of life while Trauma, the 2nd commonest, affected patients in the 2nd to 4th decades
of life. Therefore, in the face of the increasing prevalence of Diabetes in our society, Public Health measures
aimed at early diagnosis and management of Diabetes as well as prevention of Trauma will reduce the rate
of amputations, its attendant morbidity, and negative economic implications in our society.
El autocuidado emocional en la educación superior
Authors: Xocop Morales Astrid Yessenia , Cardona de Chavac María Ileana
Published: August 2020

El presente artículo se escribió para dar a conocer los resultados de la tesis “Autocuidado emocional en la educación superior” el objetivo es identificar las estrategias que utilizan los estudiantes y los beneficios, en la formación profesional y personal. La investigación se realizó a partir de un proceso exploratorio, descriptivo, las técnicas que se utilizaron para recabar información fue la ficha de observación, un cuestionario de estructura de conductas de autocuidado para estudiantes de Psicología CCA0119, los instrumentos se aplicaron a la muestra de 21 estudiantes del último año de la carrera de Licenciatura en Psicología de la universidad Panamericana de la sede Chimaltenango. El principal hallazgo fue que los estudiantes no tienen información clara sobre el autocuidado, realizan diversas actividades placenteras que disminuyen los niveles de estrés sin saber que son parte de las estrategias de autocuidado emocional; se identificaron reacciones positivas a nivel físico, cognitivo, conductual y emocional que fomentan en los estudiantes seguridad, confianza y valía personal para desempeñarse como psicoterapeutas.
Predictive Biomarkers for Immunotherapy Response Beyond PD-1/PD-L1
Authors: Darabi Sourat , Braxton David , Eisenberg Burton , Demeure Michael
Published: August 2020

Advances in immuno-oncology over the last several years have led to FDA approvals of
novel agents. As our understanding of immune response and its checkpoints has evolved, further advances have been made in treatment for several cancer types. To predict a response to immunotherapy, the initial biomarkers used were expression of the PD-1 receptor and PD-L1, as assessed by immunohistochemistry. More recently, predictive biomarkers have included microsatellite instability, DNA mismatch repair, and
tumor mutational burden. Although these markers may be clinically relevant in predicting an immunotherapy response, cancer immunotherapy fails some patients. Improved understanding of the human immune system is necessary, as is a careful evaluation of the methods used to predict and assess response to immunooncology treatments. With the application of therapeutic immune-modulating agents, more comprehensive assays, and associated bioinformatics tools to accurately assess the tumor microenvironment, we may better predict responses to immuno-oncology agents and the ever-increasing complexity of their clinical use.
PENGARUH FASILITAS KANTOR DAN KEDISIPLINAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DINAS KETENAGAKERJAAN KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Gaol Jonner Lumban , Hutabarat Lamminar , Bate'e Endieni Meisari
Published: August 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pegaruh signifikan antara fasilitas kantor kedisiplinan kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai Dinas Ketenagakerjaan Kota Medan.  Hipotesis penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara fasilitas kantor dan kedisiplinan kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai Dinas Ketenagakerjaan Kota Medan.Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Dinas Ketenagakerjaaan Kota Medan.  Pada penelitian ini objek penelitian dibatasi hanya terdapat  variabel Fasilitas Kantor dan Kedisiplinan Kerja sebagai variabel bebas dan Kinerja variabel terikat. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalah studi  kepustakaan dan studi lapangan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.  Data-data dalam penelitian  diperoleh dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 30 (tiga puluh) orang responden.  Selanjutnya data diolah dengan regresi linier berganda dengan menggunakan alat bantu SPSS 22.  Berdasarkan hasil data pengolahan data tersebut, fasilitas kantor dan kedisiplinan kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pada pegawai.  Adapun pengaruh fasilitas kantor dan kedisiplinan kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai Dinas Ketenagakerjaaan Kota Medan. berdasarkan perhitungan regresi linier berganda dengan rumus: Y= a + b1X1 + b2X2 + adalah Y= 8,501 + 0,986X1 + 0,194X2 Kesimpulan yang didapat dalam penelitian Ini adalah: hasil uji secara individual atau secara parsial (Uji t) menunjukan variabel fasilitas kantor  mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap kinerja pegawai (thiting 7,291 > ttabel2,0518) sedangkan variabel kedisiplinan kerja ( thitung 1,039 < 2,0518) artinya tidak memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikansi terhadap kinerja pegawai Dinas Ketenagakerjaan Kota Medan.  Berdasarkan hasil Fhitung sebesar 32,097 > 3,35.  Berarti ada pengaruh fasilitas kantor dan kedisiplinan kerja secara simultan (bersamaan) terhadap kinerja  pegawai Dinas Ketenagakerjaan Kota Medan.  Nilai adjusted R Square 0,682 menggambarkan pengaruh fasilitas kantor kedisiplinan kerja sebesar 68,2% sedangkan sisa dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain.
TRANSLATION STRATEGY IN TOBA DREAM MOVIE SUBTITLE
Authors: Manullang Elisa Betty , Marpaung Gabe Hartina
Published: August 2020

The article deals with the translation strategies used in Toba Dream Movie. The objectives of this study were to find out types and most dominant type of translation strategies used in the subtitles of Toba Dream movie. The study was conducting by using descriptive qualitative method. The data of the study were words, phrases, and clauses in the subtitle of  Toba  Dream movie, there  were 425 dialogues in the movie. The data analysis were taken by listing and tabulating the data. The data were analyzed based on the theory that proposed by Henrik Gottlieb. The findings inducted that there  were ten types of translation strategies used in the movie, they were there were (319 times)used transfer strategy,  (37 times) used paraphrase, (27 times) used dislocation, (20 times)used resignation, (10times) used expansion, (5 times)used decimation, (4 times) utterances which used condesation, (1time) used imitation, (1time) used transcription and (1time) used deletion. The dominant strategy used in the subtitles of Toba Dream movie was transfer strategy where the translator  translated the dialogues completely and correctly.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES PARA A EDUCAÇÃO DAS RELAÇÕES ÉTNICO-RACIAIS
Authors: Silva Pablo Afonso , Silva Andresa Fernanda da
Published: August 2020

O presente trabalho objetiva análises acerca da formação inicial de professores referente a educação das relações étnico-raciais uma vez que o exercício da profissão docente exige constante aperfeiçoamento e o ser professor é construído e (re)significado diariamente na escola, assim os cursos de formação necessitam trazer reflexões acerca da diversidade étnico-racial, do racismo e do preconceito presentes no chão da sala de aula, tendo esses aspectos em vista, a pesquisa segue em uma abordagem qualitaviva, desenvolvida com alunas(os) dos cursos de licenciatura em geografia, história e matemática  regulamente matriculadas(os) a partir do 5º Semestre na Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - Campus de Três Lagoas e busca explicitar o alcance dos referidos temas na formação inicial, na tentativa de contribuir para uma prática docente significativa em sala de aula.
PROJETO POLÍTICO-PEDAGÓGICO: ANÁLISE DE UM INSTRUMENTO DESENCADEADOR DE AÇÕES INCLUSIVAS
Authors: Flores Andrezza Santos , D’Água Solange Vera Nunes de Lima , Gonçalves Harryson Júnio Lessa
Published: August 2020

A inclusão que outrora era uma temática isolada vem conquistando seu espaço em meio às lutas que foram e vem sendo travadas por meio de movimentos, reivindicações e com debates públicos. Nesse cenário, o Projeto Político-Pedagógico (PPP) é considerado o movimento para o direcionamento de uma escola inclusiva por ser um documento capaz de suscitar o desenvolvimento de ações inclusivas. Posto isto, o presente trabalho trata-se de um recorte da dissertação de mestrado com objetivo de identificar no PPP da escola participante da pesquisa segmentos referentes à inclusão, bem como investigar se as questões relacionadas à diversidade são destacadas, incluindo os alunos com deficiência tanto no ensino regular, quanto na sala de recursos e analisar aspectos relacionados com a gestão escolar. O estudo é de caráter descritivo e interpretativo que, partindo da leitura minuciosa do documento, proporcionou uma análise textual discursiva no qual revelou que o PPP, mesmo com as lacunas, como dar mais visibilidade à educação inclusiva, bem como a sala de recursos para Deficientes Visuais (DV) e o desenvolvimento de projetos na temática supracitada reverbera a intencionalidade do documento de trilhar caminhos que considerem o respeito às diferenças, como também em relação aos alunos com deficiência.  Portanto, o PPP se apresenta como um documento legal e imprescindível em processos educativos que abarcam a educação inclusiva, evidenciando que a escola é caracteristicamente inclusiva se, desde o PPP, já conta com ações de inclusão e, consequentemente, em uma educação de equidade para incluir todos, almejando a emancipação humana.
Construção de um pêndulo com ímã e bobina destinado ao ensino do eletromagnetismo
Authors: Giacomelli Alisson Cristian , Silva Carlos Juarez Souza da , Rosa Cleci Teresinha Werner da
Published: August 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo descrever a construção de um equipamento didático, com base em materiais de fácil obtenção e manipulação, que pode ser utilizado no ensino de fenômenos relacionados à Lei de Faraday-Lenz. O dispositivo foi denominado de Pêndulo Indutor e constitui-se de um ímã que oscila sobre uma bobina. LEDs ligados à bobina auxiliam na percepção da tensão induzida, bem como na visualização dos diferentes sentidos da corrente. Trata-se de uma montagem simples e de baixo custo que poderá ser reproduzida nas escolas de ensino médio para o uso em atividades experimentais. Ao longo do texto, são apresentados os passos para a construção do dispositivo e são fornecidas sugestões para sua utilização. Por meio deste artigo, espera-se contribuir para a área de Ensino de Física, apresentando uma alternativa para a abordagem da Lei de Faraday-Lenz.