bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORMATION OF INTEGRATED REPORTING IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Luhova Olha , Pisochenko Tetiana
Published: May 2021

The purpose of the paper is to theoretically justify the preparation of integrated reporting, the influence of sustainable development ideas on the formation of the concept of integrated reporting, the problems of its creation and implementation in the practice of organizations. Methodology. The methodological and theoretical basis of the study was made up of the works of scientists and specialists in corporate reporting and sustainable development; frameworks, instructive and methodological materials for the formation of integrated reporting. We used general scientific methods of cognition such as comparison, analysis and synthesis, generalization, systematization, historical and logical methods. Results. Information deficiency arising from the formation of exclusively financial statements stimulates the emergence of integrated reporting. Non-financial reporting (social, environmental, etc.) provides useful information but does not reflect the relationship between different aspects of the company’s activities and its results, which does not contribute to understanding its ability to create value over time. The constant trend of companies to sustainable development involves the study of issues of formation of integrated reporting as a tool for building a sustainable business. The integrated report aims to provide an insight into the company’s resources and relationships that are known as the capitals and how the company interacts with the external environment and the capitals to create value. Key indicators of sustainability reporting, which should be reflected in integrated reporting, are grouped into three components: economic, environmental, and social. They are based on an assessment of the value of business and the value of capitals. Companies interested in implementing integrated reporting face a number of challenges, beginning with the fact that no globally accepted framework specifying what goes into an integrated report exists. But there are a growing number of examples of integrated reports from which companies can learn. Practical implications. This is an explanatory research to come with conceptual paper cited with recent literature for understanding the impact of sustainable development ideas on the emergence of integrated reporting. Despite the long list of internal and external challenges, the list of drivers contains a wide range of business advantages. Value / originality. Integrated reporting is a powerful tool for transparency and information openness of the company, which contributes to the sustainability of the business. Integrated reporting can become a tool for building a sustainable business for a company. In the process of its implementation and formation, the issues of the need to transform the company’s management system, strengthen control over the solution of environmental and social problems, study and improve the company’s business strategy should be resolved.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CHANGING THE MARKETING ORIENTATION OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Radzikhovska Yuliia
Published: May 2021

Purpose of scientific research. The purpose of the research is to present the features of digital transformation and its impact on changing marketing orientation of business structures and consumer behaviour in particular, and to determine main value in digital economy, which is the customer, as well as to indicate marketing initiatives to enhance consumer behaviour Y, Z. The object of scientific research. The object of the scientific research is the process of digital transformation of business structures and changes in marketing orientation, which can be traced and understanding consumer behaviour in terms of generations of baby boomers, X, Y, Z. Methodology. Based on dialectical, systemic and matrix methods, the influence of digital transformation on consumer preferences and behaviour, as well as the change in marketing orientation, which determines new quality and format of business structures, has been studied. A comparative analysis of the types of generations of consumers that determine the further content of marketing initiatives in business is used. The result of the article. Marketing initiatives to enhance consumer behaviour are presented, taking into account the preferences and behaviour of online consumers. It is determined that the advantages of digital transformation for business structures are the improvement of the customer base, increased flexibility and acceleration of business processes, innovative opportunities for business development. Practical implications. Digital transformation of business structures and the changes traced in them in three stages are revealed, namely: automation (transfer of business processes to electronic systems for storage and exchange of data in the existing form and in the way in which they work at the enterprise); digitalization (optimization of individual business processes with adaptation to tools and technologies of digital economy); digital transformation (involves a qualitative change of the entire business model of the enterprise, starting from the strategy and ending with the digitalization of all (management, core and supporting) business processes). Marketing initiatives influencing values, priorities, ways of communication of different generations of consumers are specified. Value/originality. Matrix structure of preferences and behaviour as online consumers, representatives of generations of baby boomers, X, Y, Z in terms of priorities in online shopping, frequent purchases, reasons for buying online, reasons for dissatisfaction with purchases, additional information is proposed. Key directions of strategic transformations are defined, among which there are customer service, values, work with data, introduction of innovations.
LITIGATION WITH HUAWEI 5G CORP AND ICT SECURITY
Authors: Malec Norbert , Jurgilewicz Marcin , Czarnecka Adrianna
Published: May 2021

Currently, there is an open discussion in the world on the introduction of new technologies to the lives of citizens and the economic sector. Doubts concern the impact of these technologies on the security of the individual and the state. Companies with modern technologies try to cooperate with the government and enter markets with their services. Not all countries undertake such cooperation. The presented text deals with the deliberations on the introduction of the new 5G technology. Its implementation meets the social discussion on social and state security. The implication of modern technology requires changes to the laws of states. The text focuses on studies on a study case concerning Huawei and a dispute with the US government. The discussed example presents the challenges of the authorities and rules enshrined in legal regulations with the functioning of companies introducing 5G to domestic markets. The presented text shows the legal conflict between the Trump government and a company that had to go to legal action. Paper presents analyzes the jurisprudence of the US courts in the dispute between the two above-mentioned entities.
ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF ORGANIC BEEKEEPING PRODUCTION
Authors: Aleskerova Yuliia , Todosiichuk Volodimir
Published: May 2021

The purpose is to study and analyse the prospects for development of economic aspects of organic beekeeping in Ukraine.The article deals with the main trends of greening of life, in particular those related to the beekeeping industry. The most promising activities are outlined and a number of factors that can be used by the entities to form the entrepreneurial potential of rural theories are identified. Beekeeping is the oldest human industry with a centuries-old history and Ukraine is recognized in the world as the homeland of cultural beekeeping. This branch of agriculture in the country provides both pollination of entomophilous crops and the production of various beekeeping products for the needs of the population and for various industries. Methodology. The expediency of introducing organic beekeeping methods is reflected. Requirements for production of organic beekeeping according to the Ukrainian legislation and regarding the requirements of the EU are covered. Results. The certification procedure is described and the certification bodies operating in the territory of Ukraine are characterized. The trends and the state of the organic beekeeping market are reflected, the concepts of “price” and “value” of organic produce are defined. A number of factors affecting the functioning of the beekeeping industry were identified, risks identified and measures taken to minimize them. Value/originality. For effective functioning of the industry it is suggested to use marketing channels and marketing strategies based on foreign experience and taking into account the Ukrainian specificity. The problems of organic beekeeping have been generalized, the main priorities have been identified and the ways of realization of the set tasks have been proposed. Therefore for the effective functioning of the organic beekeeping industry, it is first necessary: to use available natural and climatic potential (protected areas and certified agricultural lands); to develop special regulations and certification system that are adapted to international and European requirements and implement them in production and society; to create an effective mechanism of state support for enterprises that transform their own production and are in the transition period (low credit rates, legal support, compensation for the cost of organic certification) and control; to support and stimulate the development of the organic market through the dissemination of information, the establishment of advisory services and research and educational centers; to enter the international market of organic products as a finished product with its own brand and added value and not just raw materials. All this will increase the number of organic enterprises, employment and the income of producers.
PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN THE BIOENERGY MARKET
Authors: Tokarchuk Dina
Published: May 2021

The purpose of the paper is to identify and analyse strategic alternatives and conditions to create a strategy for the development of agricultural enterprises in the bioenergy market. Methodology. General scientific economic and mathematical methods as analysis, synthesis, abstraction, concretization and special methods as comparison, tabular, SWOT-analysis were used. Results of the study have shown that strategic development of agricultural enterprises will involve the development of technologies for biofuel production, using energy crops and waste from agricultural production. The factors of the external environment of the agricultural sector’s choice of growth strategy in the bioenergy market were studied: natural and climatic, technological, economic, market, marketing, political and legal, infrastructural, educational and scientific, and ecological. Four possibilities of entering the bioenergy market (diversification) of agricultural enterprises (by 4 quadrants of the Ansoff matrix) were gradually analysed to select the optimal option that would take into account the characteristics of enterprises and guarantee economic growth at the lowest cost. Practical implications. Possibilities of realization of strategies of growth and/or diversification by the conditional agrarian enterprise have been estimated. According to the results of the analysis, the basic strategy of market penetration has been chosen. However, taking into account the possibilities of processing agricultural raw materials into biofuels, it is also advisable to choose a diversification strategy. The verification of the chosen strategy was carried out with the help of SWOT-analysis tools, which confirmed the possibility of the company entering the bioenergy market. Value/originality. Given the prospects of the strategy of diversification of the conventional agricultural enterprise in the direction of bioproduction, the conceptual provisions of this strategy have been proposed, which include three stages (2022, 2023-2024, 2025-2027).
Interventional treatment of Anal Fistula: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Duran Y  , Polat IF  , Gokce H  , Gokce FS  , Bali I  , Benek S  , Polat FR
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Anal fistula is a benign anorectal disease. Infection of Hermann and Desfosses anal glands is responsible for the formation of abscesses and/or fistulas. The main treatment is surgery but recurrence and sometimes incontinence are frequently observed. So to choose surgical methods of anal fistula treatment is very important. Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the reliability and feasibility of Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) at the anal fistula surgery. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on data collected during a 11-year period (2008-2019) from 52 patients who underwent fistulotomy with loose seton technique. The male to female ratio was 3:1 and the mean patient age was 48.34 years. Results: Mortality, recurrence, complications rate were 0%. Though the patients were scheduled as day-surgery cases, the average duration of hospital stay was 1.18 days. Quality of life index (QOLI) for these patients were often be improved by treating their fistula. Conclusion: The appropriate treatment for anal fistula is dependent upon the anatomy and the location of the fistula tract. Detection of the inner mouth is the touchstone in the treatment of anal fistula. It could be determined location of inner mouth of the anal fistula easily with transparent anoscope guideline. VAAFT seems to be a safe and effective technique for treating perianal fistula without recurrence and anal incontinence.
Assessment of noise pollution and its perceived health risks on residents of Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Mbaegbu N. Okwudili  , Ede A. Okorie  , Oparaocha R  , Orji S. Mercy  , Opara, E. Chinedu  , Akpelu A. Ugochinyere  , Abonyi I. Chimezie  , Ilo C. Ifeyinwa  , Nwankwo C. Joy  , Aronu C. Nkechi
Published: May 2021

Noise pollution is recognized as a serious health hazard to individual and society at large. In most cities, noise pollution is regarded as the most hazardous form of pollution behind air and water pollution. This study was conducted to assess the noise pollution level and its perceived health risks on the residents of Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria. Physical measurement of noise levels was carried out at 24 different locations; three locations from 15 different political wards were selected. Each location was assessed three times at three consecutive periods (7.30-8.30a.m., 11.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. and 3.30 – 4.30 p.m.). Thereafter, the mean reading for each location and that of each ward were calculated. Also, 900 respondents comprising adults who live and/or operate in the Council were interviewed on the perceived health risks associated with noise, using structured and standardized questionnaire. The results obtained showed that the computed mean noise level at the 24 different locations ranged from 79.4 – 95.8dB, and the cumulative for the 8 wards ranged from 87.0 – 91.2dB, all of which were significantly (P<0.05) above the acceptable ranges of <80dB, for most of the areas surveyed, thereby rating the noise level unsatisfactory in each case as they were all within levels that can cause discomfort and pains in man. Perceived health risks enumerated by participants include; annoyance, lack of concentration, disturbed sleep, headache, hearing impairment and whistling and buzzing of the ear. The need for greater commitment by all agencies and organs involved to reduce this serious health hazard was highlighted.
Dampak konsumsi susu kambing terhadap anthropometri, tekanan darah, kekuatan otot tungkai dan kalsium pada pesepakbola junior
Authors: Yusni Yusni , Amiruddin Amiruddin
Published: May 2021

Goat milk contains beneficial nutrients that supposedly improve the performance and health of athletes. The objective of this research was to discover the benefits of goat milk on anthropometric (weight, height, body mass index (BMI)), blood pressure (BP), leg muscle strength (LMS), and calcium in junior footballers. This research was a quasi-experimental design (one group pretest-posttest). Subjects: 22 football athletes, male, 12-16 years old, regular training, and healthy. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. The treatment was fresh goat's milk, a dose of 250 ml/day, given at 04.00-06.00 p.m, throughout 21 days. The subject examination includes measurements: weight, height, BMI, BP, LMS, and serum calcium using a weighing scale, microtoise, BMI formula, sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, leg dynamometer, and Cresol Phtalein Complex. Data were analyzed by paired sample t-test (p<0,05). Results, there were significant differences in weight (p= 0,000) and BMI (p= 0,033) before and after treatment. Conversely, there was a significant enhancement of LMS (p= 0,000), systolic (p= 0,005), without a diastolic increase (p= 0,143), significantly decreased hypocalcemia percentage (p= 0,001) after treatment. In conclusion, consumption of fresh goat milk regularly increased LMS, regulates diastolic within normal limits, as well as reduces weight, BMI, and percentage of hypocalcemia therefore it is highly recommended to consume 2-3 glasses of goats milk per day for junior footballers.
Technologies for processing materials based on glass-fiber materials
Authors: Golubeva Kseniya , Noskov Aleksey
Published: May 2021

The review of basic methods for glass-fiber material machining is shown, characteristic features are presented also advantages and drawbacks of different processing methods are mentioned. There is shown a description of glass-fiber material edge machining. The alternative methods such as hydro-abrasive cutting and laser working are considered.
Manufacturing fine graphite powder with AC electric synthesis
Authors: Kupryashov Andrey , Shestakov Ivan
Published: May 2021

There is presented a technology for manufacturing fine powder of graphite of GE type by means of synthesis. A device with the separation of anode and cathode area by means of Dacron diaphragm use is described. Basic elements of the installation are a stainless steel cathode and a graphite anode submerged into aqueous solution (electrolyte). As a result of the experiment there is obtained fine powder with an average graphite particle size of 4mkm.
Developing a chatbot as a virtual assistant to motivate students to get a profession
Authors: Tischenko Anastasiya
Published: May 2021

One of the relevant areas of research in vocational guidance and ergonomics is the process of developing a chatbot for finding a job, capable of processing any request in a natural language and increasing students’ motivation to obtain a particular profession in a virtual information environment. The diagram of interaction of the developed programme components with users is given. A promising area of further research is the substantiation of the ergonomic requirements for chat bots both in the process of their development and in the subsequent operation. In the next version of the chatbot, it is planned to agree on its possibilities for undertaking master's and postgraduate’s degrees in various areas and training profiles.
Relationship between organizational and psychological characteristics of general secondary education institutions and headmasters' coping strategies
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Snigur Yuliya
Published: May 2021

Introduction. The use of adequate stress-coping strategies by the headmasters of general secondary education institutions involves the study of these institutions' organizational and psychological characteristics that affect headmasters' choice of stress-coping strategies. Methods. The following instruments were used to collect and analyze data «How is your organization developing?» (V. Siegert, L. Lang, modification by L. Karamushka), «A Method of research into coping behavior in stressful situations» (S. Norman, D. Endler, D. James, M. Parker; adaptation by T. Krukova), and a passport-questionnaire. Aim: to analyze the relationship between organizational and psychological characteristics of general secondary education institutions and headmasters' stress-coping strategies. Results. Statistically significant relationships, both positive and negative, have been found between the organizational and psychological characteristics of general secondary education institutions and their headmasters' stress-coping strategies. It was shown that the higher the level of organizational development of general secondary education institutions, the more frequently their headmasters used such a coping strategy as social support seeking, but as the number of headmasters in one institution increased, the frequency of use of this coping strategy decreased. It was also shown that as the administrative status of the town/city where the general secondary education institution was located increased, the frequency of headmasters' use of such coping strategies as avoidance and distraction increased, too. Conclusions. The findings can be helpful in managing general secondary education institutions, in particular, in headmasters' choosing adequate stress-coping strategies.
English Features of students’ training for master’s degree in education
Authors:   Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University, Viznyuk Inessa , Polishchuk Anna ,   Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University
Published: May 2021

Introduction. Today, in the conditions of lockdown when staff have to work remotely, the problem of staff's information and communication competence has gained special importance. Aim: to determine the features of future translators' training at the classical university. Results. The article deals with the development and verification of the author's program for the formation of information and communication competence of Master's students in the field of education at the Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University named after Mykhailo Kotsubynsky. The author analyzes the features and methods of studying information and communication competence of students of Master's program in education, the levels of the research component of their information and communication competence, and different definitions of cloud technologies, as well as proposes various tasks to study students' information and communication competence. The article presents the author's training program for the formation of information and communication competence of students of Master's program in education and compares the indicators of students' information and communication competence before and after the training program. Conclusion. The author's training program for the formation of information and communicative competence of Master' students in education has been proved to be effective: the high and sufficient levels of the research component of Master's students' information and communicative competence have grown statistically significantly.
Possibilities of using modern communication technologies in patrol policeman's work
Authors:   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Zhuk Natalia
Published: May 2021

Introduction. Police officer's communicative readiness is made up of their knowledge, skills and abilities as well as their skills in using modern communication technologies. Aim. To substantiate the role of communicative competence and modern communication technologies in the work of patrol police. Results. The author discusses the components of communicative competence and their role in the work of patrol police as well as analyzes the communicative readiness of patrol police officers and the main factors in the development of their professional competence. Conclusions. Using certain state-of-the-art communication techniques, patrol officers can avoid most conflicts and remain stress-resistant in their work.
Staff's psychological health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a review of foreign studies
Authors:   G. S. KostiukI nstitute of psychology of the NAES of Ukraine, Karamushka Liudmyla
Published: May 2021

Introduction. The COVID-19-pandemic social tensions have caused a number of problems in staffʼs psychological health. The study of foreign experience and analysis of relevant foreign publications will allow generalizing diagnostic and developmental approaches to the study of organization staff's psychological health and its promotion. Aim. On the basis of the analysis of foreign sources, to define the basic directions of research into staff's psychological health in the conditions of social tension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Results. As a result of the analysis of works of foreign authors, the author has determined the following main directions of research on staff's psychological health in the conditions of social tension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: 1) managers' use of innovative management styles and their role in reducing social tension in organizations; 2) activities of remote teams during the COVID-19 pandemic and their role in maintaining staff's psychological health; 3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of stress among staff and the development of staff resilience; 4) the development of social resilience thinking in times of crisis as a prerequisite of organizations' resilience; 5) ensuring staff's well-being and satisfaction with work and family life during the COVID-19 pandemic; 6) the impact of work tensions caused by the pandemic COVID-19 on staff's conflict-coping creative efforts. Conclusions. Based on the analysis of foreign studies, the author has found a certain negative impact of social tensions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on staff's psychological health in organizations. This problem can be solved using new approaches in the activities of organizations (use of innovative management styles; organization of effective work of remote teams using digital technologies; development of staff and organization's resilience; remote-work-and-family-life balance; intensification of creative efforts to overcome tension in work and reduce conflict interaction, etc.).
Tugas Artikel Ilmiah_Mata kuliah Filsafat Ilmu
Authors: Nor'Aniah
Published: May 2021

Eksistensi permukiman masyarakat bantaran sungai dapat dilihat dari pola permukiman penduduk masyarakat banjar bantaran sungai, aktivitas masyarakat nya, hingga pola tingkah laku masyarakat yang ada dibantaran sungai.
Advantages of a Developmental Psychopathology Approach to Studying the Antecedents of Physical Health
Authors: Doom Jenalee
Published: May 2021

Although the field of developmental psychopathology has traditionally focused on mental health, there has been increasing interest in exploring how psychological and developmental factors are associated with physical health. I argue that the principles of developmental psychopathology may be particularly useful for understanding physical health across development. I discuss how researchers can apply the following developmental psychopathology principles to the study of physical health: 1) dimensional measurement of stress exposure, 2) the multifaceted nature of risk and resilience, 3) focus on processes and pathways, and 4) lifespan development and intergenerational effects. I provide several future directions and considerations for work in this area, many of which are consistent with the new goals of Infant and Child Development.
Over-expression of oxysterol binding protein like 3 in human endometrial cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: May 2021

Gynecologic cancers including cancers of the endometrium are a clinical problem (1-4). We mined published microarray data (5, 6) to discover genes associated with endometrial cancers by comparing transcriptomes of the normal endometrium and endometrial tumors from humans. We identified oxysterol binding protein like 3, encoded by OSBPL3, as among the most differentially expressed genes, transcriptome-wide, in cancers of the endometrium. OSBPL3 was expressed at significantly higher levels in endometrial tumor tissues as compared to the endometrium. Importantly, in human endometrial cancer, primary tumor expression of OSBPL3 was correlated with recurrence-free survival in black patients with low mutational burden. OSBPL3 may be a molecule of interest in understanding the etiology or progression of human endometrial cancer.
Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Dalam Disiplin Ilmu IPS
Authors: Ilmiyanor Muhammad
Published: May 2021

in this article discusses the character education contained in the social studies discipline
Artikel filsafat ilmu
Authors: Husin Amir
Published: May 2021

Guru iyalah orang yang merencankan dan melaksanakan proses pembelajaraan, menilai dan mebimbing peserta didik untuk meraih cita cita dan meiliki budi pekerti. Profesi guru merupakan profesi yang dapat menentukan masa depan bangsa guru tanpa adanya mengusi bahan pelajaraan, strategi pembelajaarn mendorong maju siswa belajar untuk mencapai prestasi yang tinggi Guru yang profesional minimal memiliki tujuan kepada peserta didik dalam proses belajarnya, guru kadang di jadikan contoh untuk murid dan bahkan menjadi inspirasi untuk murid. Dalam melaksanakan tugas profesinya secara baik. dan juga memerlukan persiapaan khusus melalui pendidikan dan pelatihan secara khusus.
Can the Academic and Experiential Study of Flourishing Improve College Students Functioning? A Multi-University Study
Authors: Hirshberg Matthew James , Colaianne Blake Anthony , Greenberg Mark T. , Inkelas Karen , Davidson Richard , Germano David , Dunne John , Roeser Robert W
Published: May 2021

a.Objectives: Significant concerns have been raised about the “mental health crisis” on college campuses, with attention turning to to what colleges can do beyond counseling services to address students’ mental health and well-being. We examined whether primarily first-year (87.3%) undergraduate students (n=651) who enrolled in the Art and Science of Human Flourishing (ASHF), a novel academic and experiential for-credit course on human flourishing, would demonstrate improved mental health and strengthen skills and behaviors associated with flourishing relative to students who did not enroll in this course.b.Methods: In a two-wave, multi-site, propensity-score matched controlled trial (ASHF n=217, Control n=434; N=651), we used hierarchal linear models and false discovery rate corrected doubly robust estimates to evaluate the impact of the ASHF on attention and social-emotional skill development, flourishing perspectives, mental health, and risk behavior outcomes.c.Results: ASHF participants reported significantly improved mental health (i.e., reduced depression) and flourishing, improvements on multiple attention and social-emotional skills (e.g., attention function, self-compassion), and increases in prosocial attitudes (empathic concern, shared humanity; Cohen’s ds= 0.18–0.46) compared to controls. There was no evidence for ASHF course impacts on health or risk behaviors, raising the possibility that these behaviors may take more time to change.d.Conclusions: This research provides initial evidence that the ASHF course may represent an effective curricular approach to reducing and potentially preventing poor mental health and promoting flourishing in college students.
The Cartesian Folk Theater: People conceptualize consciousness as a spatio-temporally localized process in the human brain
Authors: Forstmann Matthias , Burgmer Pascal
Published: May 2021

The present research (total N = 2,057) tested whether people’s folk conception of consciousness aligns with the notion of a “Cartesian Theater” (Dennett, 1991). More precisely, we tested the hypotheses that people believe that consciousness happens in a single, confined area (vs. multiple dispersed areas) in the human brain, and that it (partly) happens after the brain finished analyzing all available information. Further, we investigated how these beliefs are related to participants’ neuroscientific knowledge as well as their reliance on intuition, and which rationale they use to explain their responses. Using a computer-administered drawing task, we found that participants located consciousness, but not unrelated neurological processes (Studies 1a & 1b) or unconscious thinking (Study 2) in a single, confined area in the prefrontal cortex, and that they considered most of the brain not involved in consciousness. Participants mostly relied on their intuitions when responding, and they were not affected by prior knowledge about the brain. Additionally, they considered the conscious experience of sensory stimuli to happen in a spatially more confined area than the corresponding computational analysis of these stimuli (Study 3). Furthermore, participants’ explicit beliefs about spatial and temporal localization of consciousness (i.e., consciousness happening after the computational analysis of sensory information is completed) are independent, yet positively correlated beliefs (Study 4). Using a more elaborate measure for temporal localization of conscious experience, our final study confirmed that people believe consciousness to partly happen even after information processing is done (Study 5).
Judging accidental harm: reasoning style modulates the weight of intention and harm severity
Authors: Schwartz Flora , Djeriouat Hakim , Trémolière Bastien
Published: May 2021

When judging a perpetrator who harmed someone accidentally, humans rely on distinct information pertaining to the perpetrator and victim. The present study investigates how reasoning style modulates the contribution of the victim’s harm and the perpetrator’s intention to third-party judgment of accidental harm. In two pre-registered online experiments, we simultaneously manipulated harm severity and the perpetrator’s intention. Participants completed reasoning measures as well as a moral judgment task consisting of short narratives which depicted the interaction between a perpetrator and a victim. In experiment 1, we manipulated the perpetrator’s intent to harm (accidental vs. intentional harm) and the victim’s harm (mild vs. severe harm). In experiment 2, we aimed to manipulate intent in accidental harm scenarios exclusively, using positive or neutral intents and manipulating harm severity (mild vs. severe harm). As expected, intent and harm severity moderated participants’ moral judgment of acceptability, punishment and blame. Most importantly, in both experiments, the perpetrator’s intent not only interacted with outcome severity but also polarized moral judgments in participants with a more deliberative reasoning style. While moral judgments of more intuitive reasoners were less sensitive to intent, more deliberative reasoners were more forgiving of accidental harm, especially following mild harm. These findings extend previous studies by showing that reasoning style interacts with intent and harm severity to shape moral judgment of accidents.
Short term memory in aphasia: effects of modality and relationship with Western Aphasia Battery-R performance
Authors: Faroqi-Shah Yasmeen , Shi Caitlin , Goodridge Rebecca
Published: May 2021

This study investigated three questions about short term memory (STM) performance in post-stroke aphasia. The first question was whether visual STM is impaired in persons with aphasia (PWA) given that a common neural network subserves encoding-recall of both verbal and visual STM. The second question was whether the response modality (verbal vs pointing) impacts STM span measures. The third focus was the relationship between STM and language performance, specifically on a commonly used standardized test battery, the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R). Data from 45 persons whose aphasia resulted from a single left hemisphere stroke were examined at the group and individual level. PWA scored lower than neurotypical controls on verbal but not visual STM tasks. Verbal STM impairments were found in about one-half of PWA. Dissociations among the three verbal STM tasks are found in one-third of PWA. There was a strong association between language performance on the WAB-R, including overall severity and individual test performance, and verbal STM (except for yes/no questions). These findings support an interplay between STM and language such that STM maintains relevant linguistic representations long enough for successful comprehension and production of language.
Issues of Human Resource Management Practices on Organization Performance: A Case Study of Nepal Telecom
Authors: Khanal Kapil
Published: May 2021

Objective: To identify and evaluate the impact of human resource practices on organization performance in service sector.

Methods and Materials: Two main sources of data namely primary and secondary were used in the study. The primary data were collected through mail questionnaire method from 132 employees of Nepal Telecom organization for the study. The secondary source was through journals, textbooks and annual reports of Nepal Telecom.

After collecting responses from 132 respondents, the data were analyzed through SPSS. The value of Cronbach’s Alpha (α) of overall questionnaire is 0.84, which suggests the reliability of primary data. Descriptive as well as explorative research designs were used to analyze the primary and secondary data.

Results and Conclusion: The coefficient of determination between human resource practices and organization performance is 70.89%. There is strong correlation among all independent and dependent variables. All three independent variables are significant positive impact on dependent variable. The study concluded that there is a positive relationship between human resource practices and organization performance of Nepal Telecom organization.
Use of Technology and Its Management Issues in Nepalese Industries and Businesses
Authors: Shrestha Prakash
Published: May 2021

This paper presents some of the facts regarding the use of technology in Nepalese industries and businesses. This is a research of paper. It uses a set of questionnaires to collect the responses regarding technology management issues. It also reviews and describes scholarly papers, professional research works, and research reports of different national and international organizations to answer the research questions and draw results. Results show that Nepal is rich in many types of traditional technologies. Most of rural businesses are dependent on traditional technology for their activities. The contribution of traditional technology is still important in Nepal’s social-economic sphere and it cannot altogether be neglected. The results also show that the uses of modern technologies are also increasing in Nepal. Regarding modern technologies, information technology (IT), sophisticated technology, biotechnology and tissue culture technology, solar power, computer technology, automation, e-banking, mobile banking, locker facilities, telephone and television, and e-business become popular in Nepalese industries and businesses. The results reveal that lack of political commitment, lack of interactions, the gap between policies and practices, lack of coordination, lack of need assessment, low quality of practical education, low investment in research & development (R&D), inadequate maintenance facilities, the rapid pace of technological change, and non-involvement in decision-making are the key issues related to the management of technology in our context. The focus on R&D is essential for the development of new technologies in Nepal.
Una città dai mille volti. L’immagine di Napoli nelle opere di Zygmunt Krasiński [Miasto o wielu twarzach. Obraz Neapolu w twórczości Zygmunta Krasińskiego]
Authors: De Carlo Andrea F.
Published: May 2021

Już wielu badaczy zauważało, że choć Krasiński był przywiązany do Włoch, to jego związek z italską ziemią nie zawsze miał jednakowe natężenie i podlegał on wielu wahaniom i zmianom. Artykuł ma na celu pokazanie tego złożonego związku, pogłębiając szczególnie rozumienie niejednoznacznej relacji poety z Włochami, a zwłaszcza z Neapolem – miastem o wielu twarzach, gdzie mieszkała jego ukochana Delfina Potocka. Ten trudny „związek z miastem” uwidacznia się w korespondencji i twórczości Krasińskiego. Neapol pozostawał emblematyczny, bo to miasto, które z jednej strony jawiło się jako tło rajskiego, idealnego do życia i tworzenia miejsca, pozwalającego odczuwać miłość do ukochanej kobiety, z drugiej zaś strony było miejscem nie do zniesienia, w którym poeta niechętnie przebywał. Najprawdopodobniej na ten dualistyczny obraz Włoch wpłynęły ówczesne problemy społeczno-polityczne miasta, ale przede wszystkim kwestie osobiste – wewnętrzne uczucia i nastroje samego Krasińskiego.
Pengantar Redaksi
Authors: Mujiburohman Dian Aries
Published: May 2021

Puji syukur kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa atas terbitnya Jurnal Tunas Agraria (JTA) Vol 1, No. 1 (Edisi Perdana, September 2018), yang diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Diploma IV Pertanahan Sekolah Tinggi Pertanahan Nasional (STPN) Yogyakarta.JTA merupakan sebuah wadah diseminasi hasil-hasil penelitian Mahasiswa dibidang Agraria-Pertanahan dan Tata Ruang seperti Penataan Agraria, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Politik dan Kebijakan Agraria, Tata Ruang, Perubahan dan Penataan Agraria, Pengukuran dan Pemetaan, Manajemen Pertanahan, dan AdministrasiPertanahan. JTA dipublikasikan berkala 3 kali setahun, yang secara khusus memfasilitasi publikasi karya Mahasiswa dan Dosen STPN.
Development of a New Combination Platform for the Early Screening of Gastric Cancer Using Serum Biomarkers
Authors: Rao Weiqun , Ding Limin , Li Honglang , Xie Guoxing , Rao Weiqun , Yu Jiquan , Du Yanjiao , Tang Wei , Yu Yuefei
Published: May 2021

Objective: The combination of pepsinogens (PG I/II) and gastrin-17 (G17) has been used to screen GC in many countries, without satisfactory levels of sensitivity or specificity. The aim of this study was to find a better marker and a new modality in screening early GC.
Methods: We measured the serum levels of PG I/II, G17, and prealbumin (PA) from the serum of 481 healthy individuals, 407 benign gastric diseases (BGD), and 416 GC patients using a latex particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay and Sandwich ELISA. Logistic regression analysis was used to obtain the sensitivity and specificity of the combined detection model.
Results: When PA was combined with the other biomarkers, the sensitivity and specificity were significantly improved in the ROC curve. The combination of PA+G17+PGI+PGR was the best diagnostic combination for both early and late GC. The AUC, sensitivity, and specificity of the combination for discriminating between early GC and healthy individuals were 0.796, 72.1% and 74.2% respectively. For distinguishing patients with early GC from BGD, the AUC, sensitivity and specificity of the combination were 0.696, 66.7% and 65.4%, respectively. The combination of PA+G17+PGI+PGR improved both the sensitivity and the specificity of GC diagnosis compared with those of the traditional combination of G17+PGI+ PGII +PGR.
Conclusion: PA is a valuable indicator for GC and interacts synergistically with PG and G17 in screening for early GC. The new combination platform PA+G17+PGI+PGR may be a potential way for the early screening of GC.
How Socio-Political Indicators of Poor Governance Pave the Way for Coup d' Etate in Pakistan? An Analysis of Nawaz Shareef's Second Tenure in Government
Authors: Shah Ayaz Ali , Ehsan Nelofar , Malik Hina
Published: May 2021

This paper is about the relationship between the socio-economic indicators of poor governance and how it helps the military to take over the affairs of the state with ease. The 1990s era witnessed serious lapses in the governance system of Pakistan, and so, the military made frequent entries in politics. What this paper finds is that if the system of governance does not improve during the civilian government, it provides an opportunity for the armed forces to impose martial law and takes over the country. Though Nawaz Shareef had formed a government with a two-thirds majority, he hardly made any improvement on the governance front, and this was the major reason for his dismissal from the office of prime ministership. The methodology employed is secondary sources of data collection, including books, research papers and newspaper articles.
Democracy and Federalism in Pakistan: An Analysis of PPP Government (2008-2013)
Authors: Khan Iltaf , Ullah Farman , Khan Bakhtiar
Published: May 2021

Pakistan adopted a federal democratic system with a parliamentary type of governance. However, the political history of Pakistan reflects a deviation from parliamentary democracy and the least concern towards the institutionalization of its political system. The centralization of power, authoritarianism, the power thirst of political parties and the imbalance of civil-military relations always affected the democratic course of Pakistan. As a result of the 2008 elections, a power transition occurred from the military to the civilians. Pakistan People Party, after assuming power, restored the 1973 constitution to its original shape under the landmark 18th constitutional amendment. It reinforced parliamentary democracy and revisited federalism with complete autonomy for provinces abolishing the concurrent list. Steps were taken to ensure the independence of the judiciary and transparency of the election commission of Pakistan. This paper analyses the political and constitutional development during the PPP led government (2008-2013) and its role in establishing a viable federal democratic system based on participatory governance.
Results of transvenous embolization of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula: a consecutive series of 136 patients with 142 fistulas
Authors: Guédon Alexis , Saint-Maurice Jean-Pierre , Thépenier Cédric , Labeyrie Marc-Antoine , Civelli Vittorio , Sissy Carine El , Eliezer Michael , Aymard Armand , Guichard Jean-Pierre , Houdart Emmanuel
Published: May 2021

OBJECTIVE

Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is mainly treated with an endovascular approach. Two major treatment advances include transvenous embolization (TVE) with coils in 1989 and, more recently, transarterial embolization with Onyx. The aim of this study was to present a large monocentric series of patients with DAVF treated with TVE. This series reports more than 20 years of experience and describes the evolution of the medical management of these patients, as well as current indications for this treatment at the authors’ center.

METHODS

Consecutive patients treated for intracranial DAVFs with TVE from 1995 to 2018 were included. Clinical and imaging data were systematically collected. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors that were significantly associated with adverse clinical course or complications.

RESULTS

In this study of 136 patients with 142 DAVFs treated with TVE, the occlusion rate was 90%. The median length of follow-up was 11 months. The rate of permanent complications was 5.1%, and the procedure-related mortality rate was 1.5%. Procedure-related mortality was associated with extension of thrombosis that was observed early in our experience. The introduction of a postoperative anticoagulation regimen has drastically decreased the occurrence of this complication. Other minor complications included cochleovestibular syndrome after embolization of lateral sinus DAVF and oculomotor nerve damage after embolization of cavernous sinus DAVF.

CONCLUSIONS

TVE allows efficient occlusion of DAVF. It remains a valid option for DAVF located on a sinus that does not participate in normal venous drainage of the brain.