bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring the Impact of Audio/Visual Aids on Learning Process: A Case Study of
South Punjab
Authors: Tareen Dr. Manan Khan , Tareen Hannan Khan , Nazmine Nazmine
Published: April 2021

The present research was designed to evaluate the effects of audio visual aids on the learning
process of student of Multan city in Punjab (Pakistan).This study employed field observation
method as a research design of this research. For the purpose of measurement, the researcher
has installed hidden cameras inside the classrooms and followed the covert observation for
measuring the level of attention of the students through recoding during the lecture. The
sample was drawn using convenient sampling techniques. For the purpose of investigation,
112 research subjects from Punjab government’s registered school were selected for the
purpose of data collection. The findings of the study revealed that the experimental group
students got better grade than control group. 57.1% students secure A and 42.9% students
secure b grade. Findings further explained that a majority of the students form experimental
group have high and medium level of attention in multimedia lecture. The study concluded
that education with the help of audio visual (A/V) aids is more beneficial for school going
students.
Facebook Use and Depression: Testing the Role of Social Comparison as a Moderator
Authors: Yasin Bushra , Shah Muddassar Hussain , Ashfaq Muhammad
Published: April 2021

This research aimed to investigate the relationship between Facebook use and depression, also to test the role of social comparison as a moderator. The research employed Social Comparison theory. For quantitative research, social survey analysis was used to access the relationship between time spent on Facebook and level of depression. The population selected for the current study was based on the university students. A sampling frame was obtained of all the enrolled students of Foundation University Islamabad. Sample of 384 students was drawn through systematic random sampling. Data was analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression in SPSS 21. All the results were found significant. Findings of the study suggested that there is a significant relationship between time spent on Facebook and level of depression. Moreover, the results also indicated that the social comparison effectively moderate the relationship between time spent on Facebook and level of depression among university students.
Media Agenda and Voters’ Behavior in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study of
General Elections-2013
Authors: Ahmed Imran , Shahzad Dr. Muhammad , Hassan Ali
Published: April 2021

This study investigates the relationship between voters’ exposure to media agenda in terms of
exposure of different political contents by the all media sources and its consequent impacts
on their voting behavior. Data collection has been made with the help of face to face
interviews method from 150 respondents (75 male and 75 female registered voters) belonging
to province Khber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. Findings explored that in KPK during 2013
general elections, PTI (Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf) is perceived as the most favored party over
other political parties. Findings further revealed that respondents preferred social media most
influential to acquire political information followed by electronic media, social interaction
and print media. To measure the change induced through exposure to mass media, findings
revealed that majority of respondents opted very much role of media that strengthen the
notion of powerful effects of media on voting behavior. The findings further illustrated that to
produce change in voting behavior, Facebook identified as most influential source among
other social media applications, Talk Shows from TV contents, columns in newspapers’
contents and news in radio shown the as most influential in this regard. Respondents’
dependency to alter vote choice found less dependent on TV followed by newspapers and
almost negligible for radio whereas social media performed a noteworthy role in this context.
Cotidianos na EJA da zona rural cearense: construindo currículos e interrogando a docência em Matemática
Authors: Xavier Francisco Josimar Ricardo , Freitas Adriano Vargas
Published: April 2021

Neste artigo apresentam-se contextos de aulas de Matemática em uma turma da modalidade Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA), localizada no interior do estado do Ceará. Com ele objetiva-se discutir os cotidianos da sala de EJA como potenciais espaços de construção de currículos com sentidos próprios da realidade da zona rural. Tais sentidos encaminharam reflexões sobre as práticas curriculares matemáticas construídas por uma professora e adocência em Matemática na referida modalidade. Os cotidianos são aqui destacados nas notas de pesquisa do diário de campo de um dos pesquisadores que esteve acompanhando as aulas na turma de EJA. As análises destas notas de pesquisa esclarecem existir tensões entre um currículo de sentido prescritivo e regulador da vida escolar, eum currículo que retrata um sentido de narrativa das identidades dos estudantes e da comunidade rural. Estas tensões sinalizam as potencialidades dos cotidianos da comunidade rural na construção de sentidos de currículos que, trançados pelas experiências dos jovens, adultos e idosos, reconstroem as práticas curriculares matemáticas da professora, e forjam as tentativas de prescrição eregulação de documentos curriculares.
Formação de professores numa perspectiva decolonial
Authors: Mocrosky Luciane Ferreira , Orlowski Nelem , Campanucci Tânia Mara Vitaczik , Pereira Eder Paulo
Published: April 2021

O artigo visa discutir aberturas acerca da formação de professores na perspectiva de práticas cotidianas. Neste sentido buscamos dialogar com a literatura expondo nossas compreensões sobre aperspectiva de uma Pedagogia Decolonial em movimentos formativos. Para ilustrar, descrevemos uma experiência formativa realizada na plataforma Moodle guiada pela interrogação “Que possibilidades do formar-se podem revelar aspectos de uma Pedagogia Decolonial?”. Como síntese do estudo, compreendemos que a formação continuada de professores enlaça os modos como os docentes constituem suas práticas pedagógicas, pois o envolvimento com o próprio formar-se, no horizonte de vivências com seus pares, evidencia a genuína educação, no solo onde ela faz sentido para quem está permanentemente em formação.
Por um projeto decolonial de formação de docentes: a vez da Matemática do professor
Authors: Silva Erilúcia Souza da , Baccar Maria Helena Monteiro Mendes , Pinto Ronald Simões de Mattos
Published: April 2021

A matemática é, frequentemente, utilizada como uma ferramenta a serviço do projeto modernidade/colonialidade. Envolta em uma capa ilusória de neutralidade, essa componente curricular do ensino é vista como um sistema perfeito e que não é influenciado por nenhum interesse político, social ou ideológico. Essa suposta perfeição/isenção é utilizada como justificativa para práticas de opressão e para produção de exclusão social. De fato, aqueles que não aprendem a matemática estabelecida são vistos como menos aptos e colocados no lugar do atraso e da deficiência, gerando subalternização, inferiorização e desumanização. Assim, feita a denúncia da matemática como ferramenta de poder, apresentamos com caráter propositivo, alternativas de pedagogias decoloniais para o ensino da matemática no contexto de um projeto político decolonial mais amplo como insurgência frente ao da modernidade/colonialidade. Entendemos que uma abordagem problematizada da matemática, em contraste com uma exposição naturalizada da disciplina, representaria uma possibilidade para um projeto de pedagogia decolonial do ensino da matemática. No entanto, de que maneira o professor de matemática poderia propor tal abordagem, se o mesmo é formado por meio de uma exposição naturalizada e colonizadora da disciplina na universidade e na escola básica? Não pretendemos responder tal questão, mas propor repensarmos a formação de professores. Com efeito, por meio da lente decolonial, identificamos fissuras no processo de formação docente em três pontos essenciais: a quase-não existência de diálogo entre a matemática ensinada na educação básica e a matemática vista na licenciatura; o consequente entendimento de que não há produção de conhecimento docente próprio da matemática na escola e, por fim, a não valorização da profissão docente. Trabalhar nessas fissuras se apresenta como possibilidade e potência decolonial, no intuito de promover uma educação libertadora e que fuja dos padrões coloniais.
Microtubule dynamics in cytoskeleton, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disease
Authors: Mortal Simone
Published: April 2021

Microtubules (MTs) are fundamental polymers composed by α and β tubulin, they provide integrity to neuronal cell and are necessaries in intracellular trafficking and organization. The extension and retraction of MTs occur with the addition or removal of α and β tubulin subunits and the binding with microtubule associated proteins (MAPs) that selectively target specific tubulin regions, manipulating the MT dynamics and function. Altered MT homeostasis can compromise the function of MTs in the structural integrity and axonal transport inside the neuron. Here I review the evidence of MT anomalies in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The focus of this review is to point out which can be the impact of MT issues in the major neurodegenerative diseases and discuss which MT abnormalities can lead to psychiatric illnesses.
RNA-seq analysis reveals that oleic acid exerts anti-inflammatory effects via modulating cell cycle in Raw264.7 cells
Authors: Li Taoyu , Liang Wanli , Li Xiaojun , Zhang Wei Kevin
Published: April 2021

Background: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a structural and protective compound primarily found in ordinary benign bacteria, could induce pro-inflammatory effect in a macrophage cell line Raw264.7 cells. Additionally, we previously showed that oleic acid (OA) possessed apoptotic effect in mouseoriginated Raw264.7 cells as well.

Methods: Cellular and molecular methods including flowcytometry and Western blot as well as bioinformatic methods including RNAseq and analysis.

Results: We demonstrated that OA could alleviate LPS-activated inflammatory effects, including apoptosis and secretion of cytokines via the modulation of cell cycle process. Further analysis revealed that OA reduced the LPS-elevated expression of p21, but not p16.

Conclusion: Our investigation has provided detailed information on LPS stimulation and OA remission in Raw264.7 cells, and laid solid foundation for the potential pharmaceutical application of OA as an antiinflammatory agent.
Nerol protects against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced apoptotic injury by activating PI3K/AKT signaling in cardiomyocytes
Authors: Cheng Jin , Zou Qing , Xue Yugang
Published: April 2021

Background: Nerol was reported as a natural anti-oxidant product and its protective effects against cardiovascular diseases have been documented. Our current study was designed to explore the cardioprotective effect of Nerol on hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R)-induced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cell apoptosis in H9c2 cells. The potential molecular mechanisms were further investigated.

Methods: The cells were treated with 2.5 or 5 µM Nerol before or after H/R. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, cell viability, oxidative stress markers, and apoptotic proteins were assessed by cell counting kit-8, LDH release assay, commercial kits, and Western blot, respectively. To explore the underlying mechanism, the phosphorylation of p85 and p38, regulatory subunits of phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), was evaluated by Western blot. To further confirm that the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway participated in the cardiomyocyte protection, H9c2 cells were treated with 5 µM Nerol in the presence or absence of 5 µM BEZ235 or LY294002 followed by H/R treatment.

Results: H/R remarkably induced apoptosis, LDH release and ROS production. The cell viability was suppressed via inhibiting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway activation. By contrast, pretreatment with Nerol can neutralize these effects by activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. With the addition of BEZ235 or LY294002, the inhibitory effects of Nerol were abolished.

Conclusion: Nerol provided promising cardioprotective effect against H/R-induced injuries in H9c2 cells by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway.
Exploring the Nexus of Water Contamination, Health Hazards and Households' Knowledge: A Pilot Study in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Authors: Mehmood Yasir , Qadar Abdul
Published: April 2021

Objective: To examines factors affecting households' knowledge regarding water contamination and identify health issues related to drinking contaminated water. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The information was collected from the households living in the surroundings of the Lai sewer of Rawalpindi city, from August 2019 to December 2019. Materials and Methods: One hundred and sixty-two (162) households were randomly selected and interviewed using a well-structured questionnaire for pre-testing. The Ordered Logit model was used to analyze the data and identify determinants affecting households' knowledge regarding water contamination. Results: The education level of households, income, proximity to the Lai sewer, health issue, and access to health advice had significant positive effects on their knowledge regarding water contamination. The study showed that vomiting (51.67%), abdominal pain (48.19%), and diarrhea (42.68) were the main health issues reported by the households. Conclusion: Effective community awareness programs regarding hazards of water contamination are important to prevent adverse health outcomes.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Related Common Risk Factors and Recurrence among Pregnant Patients: A Multifactorial Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Tasneem Saira , Kashif Sanum
Published: April 2021

Objective: To determine the frequency of newly diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and common associated factors in recurrent GDM. Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology unit A of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from 27th July 2016 to 27th Jan 2017. Materials and Methods: 336 women meeting the eligibility criteria (18-45 years, of any gestational age with gestational diabetes mellitus history and diagnosed as recurrent gestational diabetes) were included in the study. All patients who were labeled as a case of recurrent gestational diabetes was further investigated for any risk factor associated with its recurrence. Results: The recurrence of Gestational Diabetes was observed in 99 (29.46%) patients, in which 77% of patients had family history positive. Conclusion: Keeping in view the recurrence of gestational diabetes proper screening and medical care for GDM in women during the childbearing years is highly recommended.
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Impact on Health and Disease Status
Authors: Akbar Samina , Bhatti Muhammad Zeeshan , Saeed Rida Fatima , Qazi Asma Saleem
Published: April 2021

Over the last decades, the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been largely explored not only for their nutritional value but also for the numerous biological functions and therapeutic effects. The serum and erythrocyte levels of PUFAs depend on the genetic control of metabolism as well as the dietary intake and are considered to reflect the health and disease status of an individual. Two families of PUFAs, omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6), have gained much attention because of their involvement in the production of bioactive lipid mediators and therefore, a balanced omega-6/omega-3 ratio is crucial in maintaining the overall health of an individual. Omega-3 PUFAs, notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) have been shown to exert beneficial effects, possibly due to their lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive and cardioprotective effects, whereas omega-6 fatty acids such as arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4n-6) exhibit the opposite properties. Even though, numerous epidemiological studies and clinical interventions have clearly established the effectiveness of omega-3 PUFAs in various pathological conditions including dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, some controversies do exist about the beneficial effects of omega-3 PUFAs and need to be clarified. Larger clinical trials with extended follow-up periods are required along with a careful dose selection, in order to confirm the clinical significance and efficacy of omega-3 PUFAs as therapeutic agents.
A parallel inertial S-iteration forward-backward algorithm for regression and classification problems
Authors: BUSSABAN LIMPAPAT , KAEWKHAO ATTAPOL , SUANTAI SUTHEP
Published: April 2021

In this paper, a novel algorithm, called parallel inertial S-iteration forward-backward algorithm (PISFBA) isproposed for finding a common fixed point of a countable family of nonexpansive mappings and convergencebehavior of PISFBA is analyzed and discussed. As applications, we apply PISFBA to estimate the weight con-necting the hidden layer and output layer in a regularized extreme learning machine. Finally, the proposedlearning algorithm is applied to solve regression and data classification problems
A class of parabolic evolutionary quasivariational inequalities in contact mechanics
Authors: TAO CHEN , NAN-JING HUANG , YI-BIN XIAO
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we obtain an existence and uniqueness of the solution for a class of parabolic evolutionary quasivariational inequalities in contact mechanics under some mild conditions. We also study an error estimate for the parabolic evolutionary quasivariational inequality by employing the forward Euler difference scheme and the element-free Galerkin spatial approximation.
Approximation of zeros of m-accretive mappings, with applications to Hammerstein integral equations
Authors: CHIDUME CHARLES , De SOUZA GERALDO SOARES , NNYABA VICTORIA UKAMAKA
Published: April 2021

"An algorithm for approximating zeros of m-accretive operators is constructed in a uniformly smooth real Banach space.
The sequence generated by the algorithm is proved to converge strongly to a zero of an m-accretive operator.
In the case of a real Hilbert space, our theorem complements the celebrated proximal point algorithm of Martinet and Rockafellar for approximating zeros of maximal monotone operators. Furthermore, the convergence theorem proved is applied to approximate a solution of a Hammerstein integral equation. Finally, numerical experiments are presented to illustrate the convergence of our algorithm."
Existence and approximation of a fixed point of a fundamentally nonexpansive mapping in hyperbolic spaces
Authors: FUKHAR-UD-DIN HAFIZ
Published: April 2021

We prove that a fundamentally nonexpansive mapping on a compact and convex subset of a hyperbolic space, has a fixed point. We also show that one-step iterative algorithm of two mappings is vital for the approximation of a common fixed point of two fundamentally nonexpansive mappings in a strictly convex hyperbolic space. Our results are new in metric fixed point theory and generalize several existing results.
An inertial extragradient method for solving bilevel equilibrium problems
Authors: MUNKONG JIRAPRAPA , DINH BUI VAN , UNGCHITTRAKOOL KASAMSUK
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we propose an algorithm with two inertial term extrapolation steps for solving bilevel equilibrium problem in a real Hilbert space. The inertial term extrapolation step is introduced to speed up the rate of convergence of the iteration process. Under some sufficient assumptions on the bifunctions involving pseudomonotone and Lipschitz-type conditions, we obtain the strong convergence of the iterative sequence generated by the proposed algorithm. A numerical experiment is performed to illustrate the numerical behavior of the algorithm and also comparison with some other related algorithms in the literature.
Solving split generalized mixed equality equilibrium problems and split equality fixed point problems for nonexpansive-type maps
Authors: NNAKWE M. O.
Published: April 2021

"Let X be a 2-uniformly convex and uniformly smooth real Banach space. In this paper, an iterative algorithmofKrasnosel’skii-typeis constructed and used to approximate a common solution ofsplit generalized mixed equalityequilibrium problems(SGMEEP)andsplit equality fixed point problems(SEFPP)forquasi-ψ-nonexpansive maps.A strong convergence theorem of the sequence generated by this algorithm is proved without imposing anycompactness-type condition on either the operators or the space considered. The theorem proved improves andcomplements important recent results in the literature.
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Multi-step inertial proximal contraction algorithms for monotone variational inclusion problems
Authors: CHEN JIAJIA , DONG QIAO-LI , ZHANG CUIJIE
Published: April 2021

"In this article, we introduce the multi-step inertial proximal contraction algorithms (MiPCA) to approximate a zero of the sum of two monotone operators, with one of the two operators being monotone and Lipschitz continuous.
The weak convergence of the MiPCA is shown under the summability condition formulated in terms of the iterative sequence in a Hilbert space setting. We also investigate the unconditional convergence of the one-step inertial proximal contraction algorithm. Finally, numerical experiments are given to illustrate the advantage of the multi-step inertial proximal contraction algorithms."
The Manifestations of Fate in Medieval Germanic Poetry and Lithuanian Folk Songs
Authors: Buivytė Giedrė
Published: April 2021

Reflections of mythical worldview are embedded in traditional oral poetry, viz. Old Icelandic collection of poems Poetic Edda, Old English poem Beowulf, and Lithuanian folk songs. Archaic motifs and archetypal imagery are conveyed by means of poetic grammar (alliteration, kennings, epithets, etc.). Through interpretation, the hidden (symbolic) meaning of the poetic grammar is unveiled, and the connection between the two worlds, the sacred (the divine) and the profane (the human) (Eliade 1959), is exposed. To advance the analysis of poetic narrative, the methodology employed in the paper combines comparative Indo-European poetics (Watkins 1995) and oral-formulaic theory (Kiparsky 1976; Foley 1996). The paper focuses on the poetic narrative’s motifs that encode the archetypal image of the goddess(es) of fate in the Germanic and Baltic traditions. Selected passages from Old Icelandic, Old English, and Lithuanian poetic texts reveal the motif of fate in the following contexts: the establishment of the laws governing human life, the courtship and wedding narrative, the inescapable decrees of misery and death, the warrior’s fame and fate, and the connection between the goddess of fate and the cuckoo bird (in the Lithuanian tradition). The poetic grammar and poetic formulas, in particular, reveal the prototypical characteristics of the supernatural beings who rule fate – Norns, Wyrd, and Laima – and present them as an integral part of the Indo-European mythological system.
Market Structure of Sago Starch in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Saediman Haji , Helviani Helviani , Refiana Said Laila , Sarinah Sarinah , Adha Taridala Sitti Aida , Alwi La Ode , Sarimustaqiyma Rianse Ilma
Published: April 2021

Sago plant produces sago starch, which can be processed into various food and non-food uses and has high demand in the domestic and international market. However, sago starch marketing is still facing problems that make the crop has not yet optimally support the economy of sago growing and processing households and communities. The study aimed to assess the market structure of sago starch in Konawe District of Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Data collection was done in two sago growing subdistricts. Respondents consisted of 55 sago producers, four subdistrict collectors, and two large traders. Data were collected using questionnaires, observation, and in-depth interviews, and were analyzed using Concentration Ratio and descriptive statistics. Study results showed that market participants consisted of producers, collectors, large traders, and retailer. The producer or seller concentration was low, and the atomistic selling condition prevailed in the sago extraction industry. The market share of the four largest collectors was 67.25%. Product differentiation was not present or low among the sago producers. Observed barriers to entry into the sago starch production included lack of technical skills, availability of water sources, knowledge of the area, and the nature of sago extraction operation. Barriers to entry into sago marketing were moderate and included capital requirement, economies of scale, knowledge of the area, and networking with both producers and large traders. The sago starch market has deviated from the norms of competitive market structure, namely, an oligopsonistic market structure. The structural features of the industry need to be improved by establishing standard and grades to facilitate marketing and to lead to product differentiation.
Appraisal of Beneficiaries’ Perspective on Opportunities and Barriers of NCD Clinics in a Coastal District of Kerala
Authors: GN Aranya , MR Athirarani , Elavally Sujitha , Philip Sairu
Published: April 2021

Background: Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) have become the main causes of morbidity andmortality in many developing countries. In India, NCD Clinics are set up by the guidelines of NationalProgramme for Control of Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS) for thecontrol, prevention and treatment of NCDs. Govt of Kerala introduced the NCD clinics to compact thedisease burden of the state in 2010 through the National Health Mission.Objective: To appraise the beneficiaries’ perspective on opportunities and barriers of NCD Clinics inAlappuzha district.Methods: It was a qualitative study conducted over a period of 6 weeks among the people in the agegroup of 30 years and above residing in Ambalappuzha taluk. 28 in-depth interviews and 18 focus groupdiscussions were conducted and the reviews of records in the primary health centres using a questionnairewere done. Thematic analysis of observations and percentage estimation of service indicators were done.Result: The study revealed a cluster of four themes such as awareness about the services, availability,accessibility, acceptability of services and Satisfaction about the services. Although there is receptivenessto the services, barriers to mainstreaming also exist which persuade them not to utilise these services. In allPHCs the indicators for screening for NCDs are less than 80%. Screening services should be strengthenedmore. So, the need to revamp the structure and systems to enhance the utilisation of the services of NCDClinics is highlighted.
Exploring Workplace Bullying and Turnover Intention among Registered Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals, Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Liaqat Mishal , Liaqat Iram , Liaqat Awan Rizwan , Bibi Rabia
Published: April 2021

Background: Workplace bullying is common all over the world. However, the medical field is one suchfield where bullying is more frequent than any other field. Specifically, nurses in the hospitals are identifiedto be more exposed to workplace intimidation as compare to other health members, yet underreported.Workplace bullying is one of the principal factors following turnover intention among nurses.Purpose: This survey aims to explore the prevalence of workplace bullying and its association with theintent to leave the job among registered nurses.Methods: A Cross-Sectional survey was conducted from September 2019 to April 2020. A conveniencesample of 242 nurses employed in two public and two private teaching hospitals of Lahore had been selectedfor the study. Data analysis was done using the latest version of SPSS 25. Descriptive statistics mean,median and standard deviation were used for the description of data.Results: The prevalence of workplace bullying was 8.02% among nurses. A significant relationship wasfound between workplace bullying and nurses’ turnover intention. The study found diploma nurses with lessage experienced more workplace bullying.Conclusions: It is suggested that workplace bullying is highly rampant in our health care system and issignificantly associated with the nurse’s turnover intention. There is an immense need to establish newpolicies that can control bullying and upsurge nurses’ retention. Further education plays a role in workplacebullying.
Metamemory for pictures of naturalistic scenes: Assessment of accuracy and cue utilization
Authors: Undorf Monika , Bröder Arndt
Published: April 2021

Memory for naturalistic pictures is exceptionally good. However, little is known about people’s ability to monitor the memorability of naturalistic pictures. We report the first systematic investigation into the accuracy and basis of metamemory in this domain. People studied pictures of naturalistic scenes, predicted their chances of recognizing each picture at a later test (judgment of learning, JOL), and completed a recognition memory test. Across three experiments, JOLs revealed substantial accuracy. This was due to people basing their JOLs on multiple cues, most of which predicted recognition memory. Identified cues include intrinsic picture attributes (e.g., peacefulness of scenes; scenes with or without persons) and extrinsic aspects of the study situation (e.g., presentation frequency; semantic distinctiveness of scenes with respect to the context). This work provides a better understanding of metamemory for pictures and it demonstrates close parallels between metamemory for naturalistic scenes and verbal materials.
Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Skeptisme Profesional Terhadap Kualitas Audit
Authors: Savira Jihan Astri , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Ramadhan Abid
Published: April 2021

Abstract

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of professional competence and skepticism on audit quality. The population and sample of this study were auditors who worked at the Inspectorate Offices of Luwu Raya (Palopo City, Luwu Regency, North Luwu Regency, East Luwu Regency). The sampling technique used a census technique. The sample in this study was auditors who worked at the Inspectorate Office throughout Luwu Raya. The data collection method used a questionnaire. Kueisoner research uses a Likert scale. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis. This research is expected to be used as input and consideration for auditors and as a field of information for further research. The results showed that competence and skepticism had a significant positive effect on auditor quality.

Keywords: competency, skepticism, audit quality.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Fasilitas dan Persepsi Harga Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen
Authors: Prasetyo Muslih Dwi , Susanto Susanto , Maharani Bernadetta Diansepti
Published: April 2021

This study aims to see the effect of service quality, facilities and price perception on customer satisfaction in Yogyakarta Pojur Barbershop customers. This type of research used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The population used in this study were 155 respondents. The sample in this study were 155 customers who had used barbershop pojur at least once. The sampling technique used was nonprobability sampling with data collection methods using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique in this study used multiple linear regression. Based on the results of this study, service quality, facilities and price perceptions simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, Service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, facilities have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction and price perception is positive and significant towards consumer satisfaction.
Analisis Pengaruh Celebrity Endorse, Beauty Vlogger, Word Of Mouth, Dan Brand Image Terhadap Minat Beli Produk Emina
Authors: Astuti Sekar Meilana Kinanthi , Lukitaningsih Ambar , Hatmanti Lusia Tria
Published: April 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of Celebrity Endorse, Beauty Vlogger, Word Of Mouth and Brand Image on Purchase Intention for Emina Cosmetics products. This research is a quantitative research. The object of this research is the people of Yogyakarta City. The population of this study was 140 respondents. This research data obtained from individuals, by filling out a questionnaire. To find out the results of this study, researchers used validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple regression analysis and hypothesis testing.

The results of data analysis with a significance of 0.05 show that the variables Celebrity Endorse and Beauty Vlogger have no significant effect on Purchase Intention, while the Word of Mouth and Brand Image variables have a significant effect on Purchase Intention.

 

Keywords: Celebrity Endorse, Beauty Vlogger, Word of Mouth, Brand Image
Dampak Perkembangan Teknologi Informasi, Pengalaman, dan Kemampuan terhadap Prestasi Karyawan
Authors: Romadhoni Khoirul , Herawati Jajuk
Published: April 2021

The research titled Impact of Information Technology Development, Experience, and Capability on Employee Achievement of The Department of Agriculture and Food Security has the aim to prove that employee achievement is influenced by several factors such as those contained in this research, namely the development of information technology, experience, and ability. And also other factors that were not included in this study. Of the 102 employees who were respondents to this study, the four hypotheses of this study were accepted.

From simple regression testing, it was concluded that partial development of information technology, experience, and ability has a positive and significant influence on the achievements of employees in the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. ANOVA testing also produced findings that simultaneously or jointly the development of information technology, experience, and ability to influence the achievements of employees in the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
ASSESSMENT OF AVIATION CAPABILITIES OF EMERCOM OF RUSSIA TO ENSURE THE EXTINGUISHING EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL FIRES IN UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS FOR AIRFIELD MANEUVER
Authors: Лопухов Алексей Анатольевич , Лукацкий Игорь Михайлович , Осипов Юрий Николаевич , Ершов Владимир Иванович
Published: April 2021

В статье рассмотрены вопросы, касающиеся оценки возможностей авиации МЧС России по сохранению высокой производительности доставки огнетушащего вещества (воды) к очагу природного пожара в неблагоприятных условиях аэродромного маневра. Актуальность материалов статьи обусловлена следующим: с одной стороны, наиболее эффективным способом тушения природных пожаров в настоящее время является применение самолетов-танкеров с большим объемом сбрасываемой жидкости, а с другой, - слабая аэродромная сеть, обеспечивающая полную заправку самолетов водой, в районах страны, наиболее проблемных в пожарном отношении. В статье представлены расчеты, показывающие, что в целом существуют возможности повышения производительности доставки воды к очагу пожара за счет использования грунтовых аэродромов. Вместе с тем сделаны выводы о том, что реализовывать эти возможности следует с учетом экономической и технической целесообразности, базирующейся на выявленных соотношениях производительности, готовности аэродромных служб к заправкам самолетов водой и топливом на аэродромах маневра, возможностях по использованию грунтовых аэродромов. Представлены дополнительные методы оценки возможностей по использованию грунтовых аэродромов в процессе тушения с применением авиации природных пожаров, отсутствующие в инструкциях и руководствах по летной эксплуатации самолетов - «водяных танкеров».

The article considers the issues of assessing the aviation capability of EMERCOM of Russia on supporting high delivery capacity of extinguishing agent (water) to the site of natural fire in unfavorable conditions for airfield maneuver. The relevance of the article is due to the following factors. On the one hand, the use of aircraft-tankers with large volume of discharged fluid is currently the most effective method for fighting natural fires. On the other hand, there is weak airfield network providing refueling aircraft with water in areas of the country that are most problematic in relation to fire. The article presents calculations showing that, in general, there are opportunities to increase the productivity of water delivery to the fire site with the use of unpaved airfields. It is concluded that these opportunities should be implemented taking into account the economic and technical advisability. This advisability should be based on the identified performance ratios, on the readiness of airfield services to refuel aircraft with water and fuel at maneuver airfields, as well as on the capabilities for using unpaved airfields. There are submitted additional procedures for assessing the possibilities of using unpaved airfields in the process of aerial firefighting of natural fires. Such procedures are not presented in the methodologies that are placed in instructions and flight operation manuals for the aircraft - “water tankers”.
NORMATIVE LEGAL AND METHODOLOGICAL REGULATION IN THE FIELD OF VOLUNTARY FIRE SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Authors: Перегудова Наталья Васильевна , Кононко Павел Павлович , Гаврюшенко Виктория Павловна , Илларионова Надежда Михайловна
Published: April 2021

В статье проведен обзор нормативных правовых документов, регулирующих деятельность подразделений МЧС России по взаимодействию с добровольными пожарными (волонтерами). Анализ актуального законодательства Российской Федерации позволяет разобраться в вопросах статуса добровольцев и волонтеров, а также раскрыть организационные аспекты привлечения добровольных пожарных (волонтеров) и добровольческих (волонтерских) организаций к ликвидации последствий чрезвычайных ситуаций в Российской Федерации.

The article provides an overview of the normative legal documents regulating the activities of EMERCOM of Russia divisions regarding interaction with volunteer firefighters (volunteers). The analysis of the current legislation of the Russian Federation enables to investigate the issues of the status of voluntary servants and volunteers, as well as to reveal the organizational aspects concerning involvement of volunteer firefighters (volunteers) and volunteer organizations during elimination of emergencies in the Russian Federation.
Transfusiones masivas en Pediatría
Authors: Ledezma Aranda Ovidio Arturo , Fernández Laverde Mauricio , Garzón Ruíz Vanesa
Published: April 2021

La transfusión masiva es la transfusión de más del 50% del volumen sanguíneo total en 3 horas; 100% en 24 horas o reemplazar la pérdida de sangre en curso de más de 10% del volumen sanguíneo total por minuto. Los pacientes pediátricos requieren transfusión masiva en una variedad de entornos. Existen datos limitados para apoyar estrategias óptimas de transfusión masiva en niños, los datos son extrapolados de adultos y no es lo más conveniente, sin embargo alrededor de 15% de los niños la requieren. La evidencia actual sugiere que en centros donde se realizan transfusiones masivas basadas en protocolos, la morbimortalidad es mucho menor.
De Otras Revistas - ¿Cómo una pandemia podría hacer avanzar la ciencia de la adversidad temprana?
Authors: Estripeaut C Dora
Published: April 2021

En el artículo se exponen las consecuencias psicosociales secundarias a la pandemia por COVID-19, que pueden experimentar los niños que pertenecen a familias que constantemente viven un clima de estrés severo o experiencias adversas como por ejemplo, violencia doméstica, abuso, maltrato y problemas de salud mental de los padres. Sugiere aprovechar las evidencias científicas de la investigación en la primera infancia para desarrollar e implementar prácticas basadas en evidencia que reduzcan el riesgo y promuevan la resiliencia dentro de las familias vulnerables.Para evaluar las consecuencias de la pandemia por COVID-19, ellos proponen la medición cuidadosa de la exposición a la pandemia y las interrupciones. Algunas de las preguntas que se pueden hacer a los padres son las siguientes: La medida en que los padres consumieron noticias relacionadas a COVID-19 e intentaron limitar la exposición a las noticias de los niños, los temores de los niños de que ellos o un miembro de la familia podrían enfermarse o morir de la enfermedad, pérdidas y tensiones asociadas con COVID-19, incluyendo la pérdida de empleos, ingresos, cuidado de niños y vivienda. Los efectos que puede producir la pandemia en el aumento de los conflictos familiares, la tensión conyugal y/o la violencia doméstica; y la separación de los padres o la muerte de un ser querido y el auto-análisis de los niños sobre el efecto de la pandemia también son puntos importantes a evaluar. Los niños pueden informar sobre sus experiencias únicas utilizando evaluaciones validadas y apropiadas para la edad.En resumen, el artículo plantea que las lecciones de la pandemia por COVID-19 tienen el potencial de profundizar en lugar de disminuir la agenda de investigación sobre experiencias tempranas adversas entre los niños y las familias. Esta pandemia es una tragedia internacional, sin embargo, la mayor carga de morbilidad, mortalidad y desgracia correrá a cargo de aquellos con menos recursos. Mencionan que su propósito no es convertir esta tragedia en ganancia académica, sino promover la promoción de la ciencia del desarrollo infantil como un medio para reducir el abismo entre familias favorecidas y vulnerables.
ESTABLISH A CUSTOMER PROPERTY SERVICE STRATEGY FRAMEWORK
Authors: Shen Hsu-Ming , Tu Kung-Jen , Chiang Ting-Yi
Published: April 2021

The property management services sector in China is developing rapidly, contributing significantly to employment and income. We have made recommendations for service differentiation and low costs so that even with limited resources, property management services can distribute their services effectively, reduce unnecessary costs, and implement an optimal plan. This study helps property management service providers understand the needs and expectations of customers because it is a key factor contributing to the success of the business. Based on the consumer and service quality (SERVQUAL) theories, this study applies the fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method to construct a quality evaluation scale for property management service companies and determine key property management service items that are valued most by customers and operators in this sector. The results show that it is feasible to determine accurately factors that are used to quantify the competitiveness of the existing market and identify improvements to ensure a win–win situation for both customers and companies in this sector.
The VLA Frontier Fields Survey: Deep, High-resolution Radio Imaging of the MACS Lensing Clusters at 3 and 6 GHz
Authors: Heywood I. , Murphy E. J. , Jiménez-Andrade E. F. , Armus L. , Cotton W. D. , DeCoursey C. , Dickinson M. , Lazio T. J. W. , Momjian E. , Penner K. , Smail I. , Smirnov O. M.
Published: April 2021

The Frontier Fields project is an observational campaign targeting six galaxy clusters, with the intention of using the magnification provided by gravitational lensing to study galaxies that are extremely faint or distant. We used the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) at 3 and 6 GHz to observe three Frontier Fields: MACS J0416.1−2403 (z = 0.396), MACS J0717.5+3745 (z = 0.545), and MACS J1149.5+2223 (z = 0.543). The images reach noise levels of ∼1 μJy beam−1 with subarcsecond resolution (∼2.5 kpc at z = 3), providing a high-resolution view of high-z star-forming galaxies that is unbiased by dust obscuration. We generate dual-frequency continuum images at two different resolutions per band, per cluster, and derive catalogs totaling 1966 compact radio sources. Components within the areas of Hubble Space Telescope and Subaru observations are cross-matched, providing host galaxy identifications for 1296 of them. We detect 13 moderately lensed (2.1 < μ < 6.5) sources, one of which has a demagnified peak brightness of 0.9 μJy beam−1, making it a candidate for the faintest radio source ever detected. There are 66 radio sources exhibiting complex morphologies, and 58 of these have host galaxy identifications. We reveal that MACS J1149.5+2223 is not a cluster with a double relic, as the western candidate relic is resolved as a double-lobed radio galaxy associated with a foreground elliptical at z = 0.24. The VLA Frontier Fields project is a public legacy survey. The image and catalog products from this work are freely available.
Axisymmetric Radiative Transfer Models of Kilonovae
Authors: Korobkin Oleg , Wollaeger Ryan T. , Fryer Christopher L. , Hungerford Aimee L. , Rosswog Stephan , Fontes Christopher J. , Mumpower Matthew R. , Chase Eve A. , Even Wesley P. , Miller Jonah , Misch G. Wendell , Lippuner Jonas
Published: April 2021

The detailed observations of GW170817 proved for the first time directly that neutron star mergers are a major production site of heavy elements. The observations could be fit by a number of simulations that qualitatively agree, but can quantitatively differ (e.g., in total r-process mass) by an order of magnitude. We categorize kilonova ejecta into several typical morphologies motivated by numerical simulations, and apply a radiative transfer Monte Carlo code to study how the geometric distribution of the ejecta shapes the emitted radiation. We find major impacts on both spectra and light curves. The peak bolometric luminosity can vary by two orders of magnitude and the timing of its peak by a factor of five. These findings provide the crucial implication that the ejecta masses inferred from observations around the peak brightness are uncertain by at least an order of magnitude. Mixed two-component models with lanthanide-rich ejecta are particularly sensitive to geometric distribution. A subset of mixed models shows very strong viewing angle dependence due to lanthanide “curtaining,” which persists even if the relative mass of lanthanide-rich component is small. The angular dependence is weak in the rest of our models, but different geometric combinations of the two components lead to a highly diverse set of light curves. We identify geometry-dependent P Cygni features in late spectra that directly map out strong lines in the simulated opacity of neodymium, which can help to constrain the ejecta geometry and to directly probe the r-process abundances.