bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relación entre el clima organizacional y la calidad de servicio en una institución educativa del Distrito Santa Anita, Perú, Año 2017
Authors: Palacios Cruz Francisco Héctor , Damián Nuñez Edgar Froilán , Damián Nuñez Nalda Guadalupe
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo establecer la relación entre el clima organizacional y la calidad de servicio de la institución educativa N° 101 “Shuji Kitamura” del distrito de Santa Anita, Perú en el año 2017. Como instrumento, se utilizó el cuestionario de escala de Likert para acopiar datos de la variable clima organizacional y las encuestas con tres alternativas para recoger información de la variable servicio educativo. La metodología usada en el presente trabajo fue cuantitativa, de nivel básico; el método es descriptivo y el diseño no experimental descriptivo correlacional. La investigación se clasifica como transversal. Los resultados permiten afirmar que el clima organizacional influye significativamente en la calidad del servicio educativo de la I.E. N° 101 “Shuji Kitamura” del distrito de Santa Anita, Lima, con un coeficiente de significancia bilateral para la prueba Chi-cuadrado de 0.013 indicando una fuerte asociación. Se concluyó que existe relación directa y significativa entre el clima organizacional y la calidad de servicio de la Institución Educativa N° 101 “Shuji Kitamura” del distrito de Santa Anita en el año 2017.
Modulation of Crystallinity and Optical Properties in Composite Materials Combining Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Dye-Containing Covalent Organic Frameworks
Authors: Sanchez-Naya Roberto , Stepanenko Vladimir , Mandel Karl , Beuerle Florian
Published: November 2020

Two series of organic-inorganic composite materials were synthesized through solvothermal imine condensation between diketopyrrolopyrrole dialdehyde DPP-1 and 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)porphyrin (TAPP) in the presence of varying amounts of either amino- or carboxylate-functionalized superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO). Whereas high FeO loading induced cross-linking of the inorganic nanoparticles by amorphous imine polymers, lower FeO content resulted in the formation of crystalline covalent organic framework (COF) domains. All hybrid materials were analyzed by magnetization measurements, powder X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, IR and UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy. Crystallinity, chromophore stacking and visible absorption features are directly correlated to the mass fraction of the components, thus allowing for a fine-tuning of materials properties.
Assessment of level of academic stress and stress coping style on impact of lockdown COVID 19 among nursing students at SRM college of Nursing, Chengalpattu (dt)
Authors: Ramyarathidevi M  , Ushapriya Mathiazhakan  , Tamilselvi S  , Priya V  , Arifa Bee S  , Kanniammal C
Published: November 2020

As we all know that lockdown has been announced in the county due to coronavirus which has obstructed students in their studies. In today’s highly competitive world, students face various academic problems including exam stress, disinterest in attending classes, and the inability to understand a subject. Academic stress is becoming increasingly common and widespread among adolescents. This study investigated the academic stress and stress coping strategies on impact of COVID 19 lockdown experienced by the students at University. The sample was drawn through convenient sampling technique and consisted of 250 adolescents studying in the selected colleges at Kattankulathur. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation. Results showed that the correlation value -0.167 is highly significant since the p-value is less than 0.01 hence, we can say that there is a highly significant negative correlation between Academic Stress and Coping Strategies”. This study concludes that, if the academic stress score increases then the coping strategy score will be decreasing and vice versa.
BEAUTY OF OLD ADE IN THE NOVEL BY I.A. GONCHAROV «THE CLIFF»
Authors: Васильева Светлана Анатольевна
Published: November 2020

В статье рассматриваются возрастные характеристики старости в романе И.А. Гончарова «Обрыв». По сравнению с «Обыкновенной историей» старость в последнем романе многолика и по-разному оценивается писателем. Безусловное преклонение у автора вызывает «старческая красота» Татьяны Марковны, которая обусловлена не только внешними признаками, но и внутренним миром героини.

The article considers the temporal characteristics of the old age in I.A. Goncharov’s novel «The Cliff». Compared to «An Ordinary History», old age in the last novel is diverse and evaluated differently by the writer. The «senile beauty» of Tatyana Markovna, which shows itself not only through external signs, but also through her inner world, causes unconditional admiration on the part of the author.
AXIAL SYMBOLS IN THE NOVELS BY L.N. TOLSTOY AND I.S. TURGENEV
Authors: Полтавец Елена Юрьевна
Published: November 2020

В статье рассматривается осевой символизм в романах Л. Н. Толстого и И. С. Тургенева: «Война и мир» и «Рудин». Осевой символизм основан на таких символах, как «дерево», «баррикада», «холм», «плотина», «сабля», «река», «дорога» и на вексиллосимволике. Функции «символа знамени» и других осевых символов в романах схожи. Гипотеза, обусловившая такой подход, состоит в том, что осевой символизм определяет основную идею и структуру образа. Герои Тургенева и Толстого - Рудин и князь Андрей - связаны с возвышенным.

The article investigates the axial symbolism in Tolstoy`s and Turgenev`s novels: «War and Peace» and «Rudin». The axial symbolism is based on symbols such as «tree», «barricade», «hill», «dam», «saber», «river», «road» and on the vexillology symbolism. Functions of the «banner symbol» and functions of other axial symbols are similar in the novels. The hypothesis governing this approach is that axial symbolism determines the main idea and the structure of the image. Tolstoi`s and Turgenev`s heroes - Rudin and Prince Andrei - both are associated with the sublime.
THE FUNCTION OF LINGUISTIC ARCHAIC IN THE FEUILLETONS OF F. CHUDAKOV
Authors: Урманов Александр Васильевич , Лю Ин
Published: November 2020

Статья обращена к сатирическому творчеству Ф. Чудакова (1888-1918) - самого яркого литератора Приамурья дореволюционного и революционного времени. В работе исследуются стихотворные фельетоны, посвящённые иеромонаху Илиодору - скандально известному религиозному и политическому деятелю начала XX в. В центре внимания - формы речевой характеристики, прежде всего языковая архаика.

The article is devoted to the satirical work of F. Chudakov (1888-1918), the most brilliant writer of the Amur Region before the revolution and the revolution time. The work explores the poetic feuilleton dedicated to hieromonk Heliodorus, the notorious religious and political figure of the beginning of the XX century. The focus is on the forms of speech characteristics, primarily to linguistic archaic.
WHAT IS HEARD IN THE «RUN OF SCYTHIA»: POETICS OF THE CYCLE «SCYTHIAN» BY M.I. TSVETAEVA
Authors: Шатовкина Алла Алексеевна
Published: November 2020

Лирический цикл М. И. Цветаевой «Скифские» в статье рассматривается в связи с литературными, фольклорными, эпистолярными и документальными источниками, способствовавшими формированию оригинальной образной, мотивно-тематической структуры произведения. Композиционные, стилистические и лексико-семантические особенности цикла отражают идейно-эстетические взгляды поэта в период эмиграции. Историко-биографический контекст «Скифских» свидетельствует о взаимообусловленности в мировоззрении М. И. Цветаевой жизни и творчества.

The lyrical cycle «Scythian» by M.I. Tsvetaeva in the article is considered in connection with the literary, folk, epistolary and documentary sources that contributed to the formation of the original figurative, motive-thematic structure of the work. Compositional, stylistic and lexical-semantic features of the cycle reflect the ideological and aesthetic views of the poet during the period of emigration. The historical and biographical context of the «Scythian» testifies to the interdependence in the worldview of M. I. Tsvetaeva’s life and work.
COMPLEX CASES OF DISTINCTION OF PARTICLES AND INTERMEDIARIES: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Власова Ольга Борисовна
Published: November 2020

Статья посвящена выявлению причин смешения частиц и междометий, а также поиску критериев разграничения этих частей речи. В центре внимания автора лексемы, которые в разных источниках характеризуются по-разному: то как междометие, то как частица, их функциональные особенности и тематические классификации.

The article is devoted to identifying the reasons for the confusion of particles and interjections, as well as to finding criteria for distinguishing these parts of speech. The author focuses on lexemes, which in different sources are characterized either as an interjection or as a particle, as well as on their functional features and thematic classifications.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INTERTEXTUALITY IN THE TITLES OF THE CHAPTERS OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE ENCYCLOPEDIA «GLAZARY OF THE LANGUAGE»
Authors: Щербакова Марина Евгеньевна
Published: November 2020

В статье рассматриваются приемы создания интертекстуальности в названиях глав энциклопедии русского языка «Глазарий языка» в плоскости анализа текста как культурного феномена.

The article discusses the methods of creating intertextuality in the titles of the chapters of the Russian language encyclopedia «Glazary of the Language» in terms of text analysis as a cultural phenomenon.
FRANCE IN THE WORKS OF W. COLLINS AND CH. DICKENS (ENGLISH-FRENCH RELATIONS)
Authors: Антонова Злата Владимировна
Published: November 2020

В сообщении рассматриваются исторические, литературные и языковые связи Великобритании и Франции XIX века на примере выдающегося английского писателя Чарльза Диккенса и его младшего товарища, соавтора и компаньона Уилки Коллинза на материале совместных путешествий и творчества.

The article examines the historical, literary and linguistic ties between Great Britain and France in the 19th century on the example of the outstanding English writer Charles Dickens and his younger friend, co-author and companion Wilkie Collins, on the material of their joint travels and creativity.
CHAOS AND MEMORY: CATEGORIES OF MEMORY AND ETERNITY IN I A. BUNIN’S PROSE
Authors: Василевская Юлия Леонидовна
Published: November 2020

В ряде своих произведений И.А. Бунин описывает процесс зарождения предания, неизменно ставя знак равенства между человеческой памятью, легендой и изначальным космическим хаосом.

In a number of his works I.A. Bunin describes the process of the formation of legends, invariably drawing parallels between human memory, the legend and the initial cosmic chaos.
FIRST RUSSIAN LETTER WRITING MANUAL
Authors: Кузьмина Марина Дмитриевна
Published: November 2020

В статье рассматривается первый русский письмовник, «Неозаглавленный», созданный в XV в. Выявляется, что на него оказывала влияние, с одной стороны, традиция древнерусского учительного послания XI- XIV вв., а с другой - античного дружеского письма. Под этим двойным влиянием происходило утверждение конститутивных признаков эпистолярного жанра и обособление последнего в системе жанров древнерусской литературы.

The article deals with the first Russian letter writing manual, «Untitled», created in the XV century. It turns out that it was influenced, on the one hand, by the tradition of the Old Russian teaching message of the XI-XIV centuries, and, on the other, by the antique friendly letter. Under this double influence, the establishment of constitutive features of the epistolary genre and the isolation of the latter in the system of genres of Old Russian literature took place.
STUDENTS’ PSYCHOEMOTIONAL STATE IN TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Authors: Скаковский Владимир Юрьевич
Published: November 2020

Статья посвящена проблемам психоэмоционального состояния иностранных студентов на уроках русского языка. Благоприятное эмоциональное состояние студентов во многом определяет скорость и объём освоения лексико-грамматического материала, является важным условием овладения устной и письменной речью.

The article discusses problems of the psychoemotional state of foreign students at Russian language lessons. Favorable emotional state of students largely determines the speed and volume of development of lexical and grammatical material, being an important condition for mastering oral and written speech.
FAMILY PROBLEMS IN NOVEL N.S. LESKOV’S «NOWHERE»
Authors: Рыбакова Анна Алексеевна
Published: November 2020

Антинигилистический роман Н.С. Лескова «Некуда» отражает эпоху «великих перемен». На протяжении всего сюжета прослеживаются проблемы семьи и брака, человеческих взаимоотношений, воспитания женщины, изображаются разрушение ценностей патриархальной семьи, конфликты отцов и детей, жён и мужей, бессмысленность старого и нового жизнеустройства.

N.S. Leskov’s anti-nihilistic novel «Nowhere» reflects the era of «great changes». Throughout the story, the problems of family and marriage, human relationships, the upbringing of women, the destruction of the values of the Patriarchal family, the conflict of fathers and children, wives and husbands, the meaninglessness of the old and new life order are traced.
The reasoning agent: agency in the capability approach and some implications for development research and practice
Authors: Garcés Pablo
Published: November 2020

El enfoque de capacidades (EC) es un marco centrado en la libertad y orientado hacia la agencia para la evaluación de estados individuales y sociales. Efectivamente, se considera que la agencia tiene importancia intrínseca, instrumental y constructiva. Así, hay una creciente literatura que explora cómo capturar la agencia empíricamente. Sin embargo, relativamente menos se ha dicho sobre lo que la agencia del EC implica en sus propios términos. Esa discusión involucra dos temas: la racionalidad y la libertad. Contrario al enfoque dominante, la teoría de la elección racional, que propone a un elector egoísta, calculador y atomista, el EC propone a un elector con múltiples motivaciones, multidimensional, plural y reflexivo; es decir, en lugar de uno racional, el EC sugiere a un agente razonante. Estudiar a ese agente tiene importantes implicaciones para la investigación, incluida la filosofía de la ciencia. Aquellas pueden enfrentarse de mejor manera si esta se aborda debidamente.
Miller Fisher syndrome associated with respiratory failure
Authors:   1Intensive Care Unit, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. 2Neurology Deparment, Catholic University of Louvain, CHU UCL Namur, Avenue du Docteur G. Therasse 1, 5530 Yvoir, Belgium. 3Emergency Department, Catholic University of Louvain, CHU UCL Namur, Avenue du Docteur G. Therasse 1, 5530 Yvoir, Belgium.
Published: November 2020

Miller Fischer syndrome (MFS) is a rare clinical variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome. The diagnosis suspected primarily on clinical trial of areflexia, ophtalmoplegia and ataxia, is confirmed by the mandatory presence of antiganglioside antibodies (anti GQ1b). An acute onset is typical of MFS, beginning with neurological symptoms following a respiratory or digestive infectious illness. The therapeutic options are either the plasmapheresis or the administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Although rare, in certain cases the patients present with respiratory symptoms needing intensive care. We report the case report of a patient which presented with the classical triad of MFS but also with rapid progressive respiratory failure due to bilateral vocal cords palsy and general muscle weakness. He needed respiratory mechanical support. The patient received a treatment by IVIG without any improvement in symptomatology. Eventually he completely recovered and he was discharged from the hospital 3 month later.
Finanzas públicas en Colombia: Una visión desde la «política fiscal» y la «descentralización fiscal»
Authors: García Garzón Mauricio
Published: November 2020

Este libro presenta un estudio sobre las finanzas públicas en Colombia en relación con la «política fiscal» y la «descentralización fiscal» que sirven como referente académico para la formación crítica y analítica de los futuros economistas del país. La investigación aborda de manera sistemática las reformas que se han implementado en la nación durante las últimas décadas, y reúne la teoría y la práctica de las experiencias desarrolladas en el proceso de investigación del «Grupo de Desarrollo y Equidad», adscrito a la Fundación Universidad de América. Las finanzas públicas y la descentralización fiscal en Colombia se han examinado de manera desarticulada. Así, el análisis de estas temáticas no se ha asociado con el estudio de los programas de ajuste y de reforma estructural que las autoridades fiscales han implementado para contener las vulnerabilidades fiscales y asegurar la sostenibilidad macroeconómica. En este contexto, se aprobaron reformas constitucionales y legales en lo que tiene que ver con los instrumentos de la descentralización fiscal, a saber, recursos tributarios, transferencias y regalías, que afectaron el proceso de descentralización que venía consolidándose a partir de la Constitución Política de 1991. Este trabajo tiene como propósito analizar, de manera articulada, las temáticas sobre finanzas públicas en Colombia a la luz de la «política fiscal» y la «descentralización fiscal», mediante los programas de ajuste y de reforma estructural que se implementaron en el marco de las políticas del Consenso de Washington. Una cuestión que involucra tanto a la academia como a los estamentos públicos y privados del orden nacional y territorial.
Uso de herramientas en línea para el aprendizaje.
Authors: Padilla Rodríguez Brenda Cecilia , Rocha Estrada Francisco Javier
Published: November 2020

Las tecnologías de la información y comunicación han cambiado significativamente el ámbito educativo, los profesores han identificado su potencial y cada vez son más utilizadas en el salón de clases. Nuestro país ha tenido un lento desarrollo en relación a otros, pero los jóvenes cada vez utilizan más herramientas tecnológicas para su aprendizaje y, al conocer las herramientas tecnológicas que utilizan para su aprendizaje, sepuede facilitar el proceso de enseñanza. Se utilizó un instrumento con cinco preguntas de opción múltiple y una reguntaabierta para conocer cuáles herramientas son más utilizadas por los estudiantes. Se calcularon porcentajes de las preguntas cerradas y se codificaron las preguntas abiertas para encontrar patrones. Los resultados muestran que los grupos colaborativos y los portales de videos son las herramientas más utilizadas por los jóvenes. Este conocimiento puede permitir a los maestros incluirlas en sus cursos y facilitar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
El impacto de la promoción de la salud en el rendimiento académico en el nivel medio superior
Authors: Tovar de la Cruz Ma. de la Luz , Córdova Rivera Luis Antonio
Published: November 2020

El propósito de esta investigación es identificar la relación entre el estilo de vida de los estudiantes de la Preparatoria 8 de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León y la promoción de la salud, así como determinar la incidencia de estas variables en su rendimiento académico. La promoción de la salud implementada por la Preparatoria 8, relacionada con la elección de un estilo de vida saludable por parte del estudiante, inciden positivamente en su rendimiento académico. Para la presente investigación, de tipo exploratorio, correlacional y cuantitativo, con una muestra de tipo aleatorio compuesta por 420 estudiantes con edades entre los 14 a 16 años, se utilizó un cuestionario tipo escala Likert en donde se pretendían identificar si existe una relación positiva entre la promoción de la salud y el rendimiento académico; las conductas de los alumnos en el contexto escolar marcan una tendencia hacia un estilo de vida saludable así como hacia la elevación del rendimiento académico
Psicología y mediación en la resolución de controversia del deporte universitario.
Authors: Sánchez Lozano Juan Manuel , Steele Garza José Guadalupe
Published: November 2020

La mediación es un método de resolución de conflictos en el que las partes llegan a acuerdos con la ayuda de un tercero neutral, imparcial y sin poder de decisión; es voluntaria, confidencial y está basada en el diálogo. El principal objetivo de la mediación deportiva es influir a todos los actores deportivos desde una perspectiva amplia sobre el conflicto deportivo y la mediación como herramienta indispensable para la resolución del mismo. Los estados de ánimo juegan un papel importante en el deporte, las emociones tanto en los entrenamientos, como en las competencias son determinantes en el rendimiento deportivo, uno de los deberes del mediador deportivo es trabajar con lasemociones, conocer acerca del comportamiento emocional es vital para la gestión de los conflictos. El mediador cuenta con preparación y se ocupa en la intervención del conflicto, siendo un tercero imparcial, cuya función principal es ser un facilitador en la comunicación de los intervinientes en controversia, la finalidad es llegar a acuerdos. Ya que si las emociones de un deportista se encuentran en conflicto será más difícil alcanzar buenos resultados. El presente estudio trata de contribuir a la resolución de conflictos a través del mediador deportivo con las habilidades básicas de psicología actuando en sinergia con el objetivo de lograr el acuerdo consensuado de las partes.
Evaluación nutricional en estudiantes de una universidad pública
Authors: Reyes Silvia Elizabet , Mallqui More Juan Edwin , León Toledo Liz Emyli
Published: November 2020

Introducción: Los hábitos alimentarios de los estudiantes universitarios varían por diversos factores que afectan su estado nutricional ocasionando la prevalencia de obesidad y sobrepeso, siendo estas, las que aumentan el riesgo de padecer enfermedades no trasmisibles (ENT). Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los hábitos alimenticios y el estado nutricional de los estudiantes de una universidad pública en Barranca. Material y métodos: Investigación básica de diseño no experimental en una muestra de 261 estudiantes de 7 escuelas profesionales seleccionados a través un muestreo aleatorio estratificado. La recolección de datos se realizó con una encuesta de hábitos alimenticios, clasificándolo en categoría Adecuado (15-20 puntos) e Inadecuado (0-14 puntos). La evaluación nutricional se obtuvo a través del índice de masa corporal (IMC), clasificando en delgadez, normal, sobrepeso y obesidad. Resultados: 80.4% de estudiantes universitarios presenta hábitos alimenticios inadecuados y 52.9% sobrepeso. Por escuelas profesionales se observa 42,9% con obesidad tipo II en Ingeniería agrónoma, 24,2% con obesidad tipo I en Enfermería y 20,3% con sobrepeso en Contabilidad y finanzas. Conclusiones: Existe relación significativa entre los hábitos alimenticios y el estado nutricional (p= 0.00), y el estado nutricional no guarda relación con la escuela profesional (p= 0.11).
Caracterización de pacientes con dislipidemia en un Hospital Regional de Colombia
Authors: González Soriano Luz Stella , Lozano Espinosa Diego Alejandro , Bornachera Pinto Diego Armando
Published: November 2020

Introducción: La dislipidemia constituye un factor de riesgo mayor y modificable en la génesis de las enfermedades cardiovasculares. Objetivo: Caracterizar los pacientes con dislipidemia en el Hospital Regional Valle de Tenza del municipio de Guateque, Boyacá, Colombia, en el año 2014. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio trasversal, observacional en la población de 18 años o mayor con alteraciones en el perfil lipídico del Hospital Regional de Valle de Tenza, Guateque Boyacá, Colombia en el 2014, utilizando información registrada en resultados de laboratorio e historias clínicas, análisis efectuado mediante el programa EPI INFO versión 7. Resultados: Se analizaron 600 pacientes, el promedio de edad de la población fue de 59 años, el 65,4% fueron mujeres. La frecuencia de hipercolesterolemia fue 86,28%, hipertrigliceridemia 68,35%, colesterol LDL elevado 73,72%, colesterol HDL bajo 32,64% y dislipidemia mixta 33,33%. Los principales factores de riesgo hallados fueron sobrepeso (44,67%), obesidad (26,67%), hipertensión arterial (39,8%) y diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (13,17%). Conclusiones: La dislipidemia es un factor de riesgo cardiovascular de gran impacto en salud pública lo cual incentiva a desarrollar y fortalecer estrategias de prevención y tratamiento oportuno.
PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE ON AADHAAR (LINKAGE, USAGE & VOTING) A CASE STUDY (2014-16) WITH REFERENCE TO CHITTOOR DISTRICT AP, INDIA
Authors: Raaju
Published: November 2020

This article is a survey done to know how the people linked their aadhaar number to the voter id, gas cylinder, fee reimbursement, Bank account, House & Water tax, Birth Certificate, Admission in a School, RTO license, Raitu Runa Mafi, Employer data, Income/Caste/ Nativity.  This article also collected the information on how is the usage of aadhaar as a proof of identity and the people voting on continue the aadhaar and linking of aadhaar.
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF STUDENT TEACHER ABSENTEEISM IN TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Authors: Gupta B. S.
Published: November 2020

A school was a place to get knowledge. A student absentee is a major concern for lecturers at institutions of teacher education learning. Absences create a dead, tiresome, unpleasant classroom environment that makes students who come to class uncomfortable and the lecturer irritable. The objective of the study was to study the causes of student teacher absentees in teacher education institution. The investigator selected the sample through random sampling, 994 student teachers were selected from teacher education institution from Allahabad. To collect the data researcher has used Absenteeism Inventory constructed by researcher. The salient finding of the study was the Male student teachers are more absent in their Teacher education Institution than Female student teachers and student teachers in Private Teacher education Institution are more absent in their Teacher education Institution than student teachers in Government Teacher education Institution.
CUSTOMER RETENTION: A STUDY ON INDIAN BANKS
Authors: Mahapatra S.N. , Kumar Parveen
Published: November 2020

The main purpose of this study is to examine how customer retention is affected by the factors of customer retention. A structured questionnaire was distributed to banking customers based on demographics (gender, age, marital status, education, occupation and, income level) in National Capital Territory. Data was successfully collected from 500 respondents who have either saving account or current account or both. Respondents’ opinion on 20 items related to customer retention was obtained. Factors of customer retention were categorised into four main groups i.e. tangible, reliability, responsiveness and assurance & empathy Factors. Further multiple-regression analysis was used to measure the factors of customer retention and their impact on customers’ retention decision. After multiple-regression it was found that ‘Within Timeframe Service Delivery’, ‘Sincere Efforts in Solving Customer Problems’ and ‘Accepting & Resolving Faults’ are the most important factors which affect customers’ retention intention.
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: STUDENTS AS CUSTOMERS PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Kakkar Palak
Published: November 2020

With increased globalisation and competitiveness in the markets, the firms are in consistent search for new methods to satisfy their customers. The concept of TQM renders useful insight to achieve the said objective. Moreover, the concept is multi-disciplinary and is well suited to the Indian concept as well. Higher Education is an important sector that needs to cater to the need of quality education in the wake of plethora of options available to the students worldwide and also to satisfy the Accredition and assessment needs by agencies like NAAC. Thus, an attempt has been made to study the impact of Total Quality Management accounting in the Higher Education Sector. The paper has been divided into seven parts. While the first and second part deals with the introduction and conceptual framework respectively, the third part focuses on the various concepts of research methodology. The results of the empirical study have been reported in the fourth part. The fifth part deals with the suggestions for the policy makers followed by the research gaps so identified. The last part deals with the conclusion.
THE EFFECT OF POLYPROPYLENE THICKNESS AND TEMPERATURE ON THE QUALITY OF CAYENNE PEPPER DURING STORAGE
Authors: Proklamita Tri Luchi , Lende Aloysius Ng.
Published: November 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of different combinations of plastic thickness and temperature treatment combinations on the quality of cayenne pepper during storage, to determine the combination of plastic thickness and the right temperature to maintain the quality of cayenne pepper during storage. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 9 treatments. The treatments tried in this study were thickness and temperature, namely Polypropylene 0.3 mm + tissue at 5°C, Polypropylene 0.3 mm + tissue at 10°C, Polypropylene 0.3 mm + tissue at 15°C, Polypropylene 0.4 mm + tissue at 5°C, Polypropylene 0.4 mm + tissue at 10°C, Polypropylene 0.4 mm + tissue at 15°C, Polypropylene 0.5 mm + tissue at 5°C, Polypropylene 0.5 mm + tissue at 10°C, Polypropylene 0.5 mm + tissue at 15°C. The treatment was repeated 3 times so that there were 27 experimental units. The results that showed the combination treatment of packaging thickness and temperature had a very significant effect on the storage quality of cayenne pepper on weight loss, vitamin C, texture, moisture content, and color, but had no significant effect on the color of the 8th day of the watershed. The combination treatment of plastic packaging thickness of 0.5 mm and temperature of 5°C can give the best effect on texture, vitamin C, moisture content, weight loss, and color, but at a thickness of 0.3 mm plastic and a temperature of 15°C does not give the best results on color 8th day.
In silico analysis of interaction of compounds, containing photoactivatable groups,with human CYP7 enzymes
Authors: Dzichenka Ya. U. , Horetski M. S. , Faletrov Ya. V. , Yantsevich A. V. , Shkumatov V. M. , Usanov S. A.
Published: November 2020

In silico analysis of “protein-ligand” complexes of human CYP7 enzymes with modified borondipyrrome-tene (BODIPY) and steroids, containing photo-activated crosslinking groups, wasperformed in order to identify structural peculiarities of their interaction. It was found that BODIPY molecules and DHEA derivative with diazirine group are able to bind tightly with human steroid-hydroxylases. Binding affinity is comparable with corresponding values for essential ligands of the enzymes. Binding mode of the modified steroid corresponds to the binding mode of essential CYP7 ligands, so formation of hydroxylated products is possible. It was found that presence of both diazirine and NBD groups in a molecule significantly increases affinity of the compound in case of CYP7A1 and, especially, CYP7B1. Amino acid residues, located in a close proximity with photo-activated groups were detected, that can form covalent adducts with them. The obtained results can shed light on the mechanism of interaction of the compounds with recombinant human CYP7 enzymes in vitro. The results can also be used for the identification of modified amino acids of the proteins that are formed under photoactivation of the compounds in vitro.
lipid composition of blood plasma high density lipoproteins as marker of metabolic reactions of urgent adaptations under acute stress
Authors: Semenenya I. N. , Astrouski A. A. , Shuriberko A. V. , Razvodovsky Yu. E.
Published: November 2020

The article substantiates the mechanisms and significance of the increased contents of blood plasma cholesterol and high density lipoproteins (HDLP) under acute exposure to stress factors leading to activation of metabolism. To a great extent, these changes reflect the adaptation rearrangements in cell membranes that are predominantly haracterized by a decreased content of free cholesterol in their composition due to its efflux to HDLP particles . The changes in HDLP fatty acid composition also contribute to this process resulting in a reduction of membrane microviscosity so that to intensify the intracellular metabolism and to enhance cellular functional activity.
Effect of large-scale modes of total variability of the atmosphere and ocean in the Atlantic-European region on the climate of Belarus
Authors: Lysenko S. A. , Loginov V. F. , Buyakov I. V.
Published: November 2020

We have established the relationships of quasicyclic components in changes of air temperature and precipitation in Belarus with large-scale modes of general variability of the atmosphere and ocean in the Atlantic-European region. When the summer air temperature changes in Belarus and in Eastern Europe, a quasi-60-year oscillation is identified, which coincides in phase with the Atlantic multi-decadal oscillation. It is shown that the time series of winter air temperature in Belarus contain a quasi-8-year component synchronized with a similar component of the North Atlantic Oscillation. Moreover, the periods of acceleration and deceleration of winter warming in Belarus coincide with the upward and downward quasi-30-year phases of the North Atlantic Oscillation, respectively. The latter are also consistent with fluctuations in moisture content in Belarus and Europe. Based on the established patterns, we have concluded that the rapid rise in winter temperatures, slowing down of summer warming and deterioration in water supply in the southern regions of Belarus observed in the last decade are part of a natural cycle lasting about 30 years, developing against the background of a long-term trend of anthropogenic global warming.
Concept of transferring control to a driver in highly automated cars
Authors: Savchenko V. V. , Poddubko S. N.
Published: November 2020

From an interdisciplinary point of view, on the basis of a systematic approach, the concept of transferring control to a driver in highly automated vehicles was first formulated, which allows one to determine the potential possibility of regaining control of a highly automated car based on its awareness of the situational situation along the route of movement and monitoring of the current functional state, including readiness for emergency actions, and individual features of the driver. The classification of cross-modal information flows in highly automated and autonomous cars is presented. The definition of cross-modal interaction in highly automated vehicles is given, and the goal of analyzing heterogeneous information flows in on-board vehicle systems is formulated, where automatic analysis of heterogeneous information flows gives a synergistic effect. Examples of relevant driver information are provided.
Evolution of breeding process for reproduction of domestic producing bulls in the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Kazarovets N. V. , Sheyko I. P. , Pavlova T. V.
Published: November 2020

The leading element in breeding programs for breeding and improving the breeds of dairy cattle in highly developed countries is reproduction of high-quality producing bulls. The paper presents the results of producing bulls breeding when creating Belarusian black-and-white breed of dairy cattle, techniques and methods of obtaining improving bulls when improving the Holsteinized dairy cattle of the republic at the present stage. It is shown that historically evolution of the breeding process of reproduction of domestic black-and-white bulls is based on imported breeding material from different countries (bulls, semen, heifers). Analysis of solution to the problem of using imported animals is presented. Periods of creating a breeding base for reproduction of imported material have been determined, methodological approaches and possibilities of breeding domestic producing bulls in the republic have been specified. Efficiency of breeding business for introduction of modern methods and techniques for assessing and reproduction of high quality breeding animals has been revealed. The periods of breeding process for reproduction of domestic producing bulls have been chronologically distinguished, including three stages: the first 1930-1990, the second 1990-2000, the third 2000 to the present. Substantiation of these time stages is based on the results of breeding activities carried out by scientists and breeders of the republic, and the social and economic conditions of those periods. Analysis of the created breeding base for reproduction of imported material has been carried out, including both breeding stock of breeding plants for parental forms breeding, as well as state breeding enterprises for rearing, evaluating and using the producing bulls. Normative legal documents developed by specialists of state services, scientists of the Belarusian Research Institute for Animal Breeding for the scheduled formation of the breeding base of dairy cattle in the republic have been indicated. The research results will make it possible to develop a concept for reproduction of highly valuable domestic improving bulls in terms of breeding for formation of Belarusian Holstein dairy cattle meeting modern production technology requirements in the context of intensification of the industry based on increase in the role of genetic factors.
Scientific discourse from the aspect of interaction between the categories of modus and modality
Authors: Zinevich N. V.
Published: November 2020

The paper explores the correlation between the universal categories of modus and modality in scientific discourse. It is claimed that the two categories demonstrate different ontological nature and, consequently, should be treated separately. In this light the domain of modality needs to be reduced to the expression of truth value, while the functional potential of modus will include all the other ways in which the speaker assesses his/her utterance. Hence, it’s more expedient to characterize modality as a functional-semantic category, with modus assuming communicative-pragmatic dimensions. It has been revealed that in scientific discourse there is absolute domination of modus, which can be attributed to the unique nature of communication in this field. The category of modality, in its turn, has a limited application and is mostly restricted to combinations with different modi. Further investigation has found out that English and Belarusian scientific discourses share their major modus-modality characteristics but differ in terms of modi their authors prefer to modalize and concrete language means used for the purpose.
Servage ritual “bread walking”: mythosemantics and cultural context
Authors: Hulak N. A.
Published: November 2020

The article presents unique archival materials providing evidence that everyday magic practices, eschatological narratives and beliefs were common inBelarusduring the Second World War. The scientific commentary on the facts registered by Soviet scholars in folklore­ethnographic expeditions of 1945–1946 confirms that during the war archaic rituals and folk orthodox beliefs were actualized in folk culture. It is proved that the ritual “bread walking” and the distribution of “holy letters” belong to the forms of ritualistic amulets. They occupy a peripheral position in the system of occasional rituals of Belarusians. Their ideological content determines the synthesis of folk religious ideologies with elements of contact, initial and apotropic magic. At the stock level, the amulets are implemented as transmission practices. In addition, the work defines mythosemantics, ritual context and intertextual relations of the “bread walking” ritual.
Evaluation of early post-operative pain and seroma formation in transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) repair of groin hernias with light weight mesh placement.
Authors: Qazi Maham , Jan Maria Mir , Zeb Junaid , - Muslihuddin , Zarin Mohammad , Naz Farah , Khan M Yahya
Published: November 2020

Objectives: To share our experience with laparoscopic surgery using TAPP technique, for groin hernias using light weight parietene mesh, to find out early post operative pain and foreign body sensation as complications. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Department of Surgery Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. Period: January 2018 till August 2018. Material & Methods: A sample of 100 patients was recruited into study. All patients underwent standard transabdominal preperitonial repair with light weight Mesh. Data was collected by predesigned Performa and analyzed with SPSS 21. Results: Out of 100 patients 98% were male, 2% female, mean age was 43.2± 5.3years (minimum 17years and maximum 64years). Regarding frequency of type of hernia data showed 68% patients had indirect inguinal hernia while 32% patients had direct inguinal hernia. 65% patients had right sided inguinal hernia, 26% left sided while 9% had bilateral inguinal hernia. Post operative hospital stay showed hematoma in 5% patients, seroma in 12% patients, wound infection in 8% of patients while foreign body sensation in 4% patients. Conclusion: Most of the patients presented were of middle age. Indirect inguinal hernia was more frequent than direct inguinal hernia. Common complications apart from pain were seroma formation, hematoma, wound infection and foreign body sensation.
Functional outcomes of simultaneous bilateral versus unilateral total knee arthroplasty.
Authors: Qadir Irfan , Ilyas Saad , Nadeem Umair , Ahmad Ashfaq , Javed Shahzad , Aziz Amer
Published: November 2020

Objectives: There is currently no clear consensus on the benefits of performing simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SBTKA) for patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether SBTKA provides equivalent reduction in pain and functional outcome as comparable with unilateral surger­ies (UTKA). Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Period: January 2013 and July 2016. Material & Methods. 637 TKAs in 386 consecutive patients, who underwent total knee arthroplasty for bilateral knee osteoarthritis between Patients were split into 2 groups: those who underwent unilateral TKA (n=135) and those who underwent si­multaneous bilateral TKA (n=251). Knee range of motion, Knee Society Scores (KSS) and knee function scores were obtained pre­operatively and 2 or more years postop­eratively. Results: Mean±SD flexion was 111.6°± 8.6° for patients in the bilater­al group and 110.8°± 9.02° for patients in the unilateral group (p=0.34). Mean±SD KSS was 86.4 ± 9.3 in the bilateral group and 85.34 ± 10.5 in the unilateral group (p=0.236). Mean±SD function score was 83.4± 5.4 in the bilateral group and 80.90 ± 7.2 in the unilat­eral group (p<0.0001). Conclusion: In properly selected patients deemed fit for bilateral knee surgery, SBTKA provides significantly better functional outcomes compared to UTKA.
Perforated appendicitis: Can it be a bedside diagnosis?
Authors: Tariq Maham , Malik Sara , Changeez Mehwish , Javed Saad , Ghazanfor Ramlah , Khadija Ghulam
Published: November 2020

Appendicitis remains one of the most common causes of acute abdomen worldwide. It presents as a spectrum of disease ranging from an acutely inflamed appendix to a perforated one. Where acutely inflamed can be managed conservatively, a perforated appendix always needs surgery to prevent complications like pelvic abscesses. Bedside diagnosis remains relevant in our setup. Objectives: To determine whether history, clinical examination, and basic laboratory investigations can help in confident bedside diagnosis of perforated appendicitis especially in the absence of sophisticated diagnostic modalities. Study Design: Retrospective Case-control study. Setting: Surgical Unit-1, Holy Family Hospital. Period: Jan 2016 to Dec 2016. Material & Methods: Conducted at Hospital records of patients who underwent open appendectomy in the year 2016 were reviewed. Two groups of 100 patients each were made based on per operative findings. Appendices having macroscopic holes in the base or tip were labeled as perforated. Group A had acutely inflamed appendix and group b had perforated appendix. Patients’ demographic details were taken from hospital admission tickets. Findings of history and examination were retrieved from treating resident and operating surgeon's notes. Data were analyzed through SPSS. Results: Out of 200 patients the total number of males was 102 (51%) and females were 98 (49%). Mean age was 24.13+9.73 in males and 18.7+ 6.4 in females of group A and 26.0+10.1 in males and 20.56+7.53 in females of Group B. Group B showed a significant delay in presentation to emergency after the onset of pain (P = 0.022). Upon history and clinical examination, the presence of anorexia, malaise, generalized abdominal pain, guarding, mass in right iliac fossa were significantly associated with perforation. Whereas gender, fever, vomiting, and dysuria showed no association with perforation. Conclusion: Bedside conventional methods of history taking and examination remain a useful tool in anticipating perforated appendicitis. This helps surgeons in planning incisions and prioritizing patients on heavy operating lists. This remains especially relevant in resource-constrained setups where sophisticated modalities like CT scans are largely unavailable.
Comparison of subcutaneous sterile water injection versus normal saline water injection over the sacrum in females presenting with severe back pain undergoing normal vaginal delivery at term.
Authors: Nazir Asia , Ameen Adeela , Naheed Shaista , Jabeen Tahira , Shaheen Rukhsana , Aftab Tanzila
Published: November 2020

Objectives: Compare the mean pain score with subcutaneous sterile water injection versus normal saline water injection over the sacrum in females presenting with severe back pain undergoing normal vaginal delivery at term. Study Design: Randomized Control Trial. Setting: MCH Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad. Period: 21-08-2019 to 20-11-2019. Material & Methods: The non-probability, consecutive sampling technique was used to include patients. In group A, patients injection was given 4 intracutaneous injections of 0.5 ml sterile water in the lumbar- sacral region in the sitting position. One injection was given at the posterior superior iliac spine on both sides and second injection at 1 cm medial, and 1-2 cm inferior to the first point on both the sides using an insulin needle. These points overlie the area called Michaelis' rhomboid. In group B, patients were given injections of 0.5 ml isotonic saline in the same region using an insulin needle. Then patients were followed-up for 90 minutes (1.5hours). After 90 minutes, pain on VAS was again measured. Results: In this study the mean pain score at baseline of the patient was 79.82±12.99 and the mean pain score after the 90 minutes was 54.05±18.52. Statistically there is highly significant difference was found between the study groups and pain after 90 minutes of the patients i.e. p-value=0.000 Conclusion: Our study results concluded that sterile water group patients showed better pain relief as compared to normal saline group in in females presenting with severe back pain undergoing normal vaginal delivery at term.