bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Accounting Information System in the Digital Economy in Vietnam
Authors: Lien Duong Thi Quynh
Published: December 2021

The industrial revolution 4.0 in general and the trend of the digital economy in particular have affected all aspects of the economy. The requirements of finance and digital accounting, as well as the requirements of regional and international financial and accounting integration, require proactive preparation, taking full advantage of the advantages as well as limiting the impacts. disadvantage. That context is posing a requirement to innovate the accounting information system in the digital technology era. Therefore, learning about the impact of the digital economy on the accounting information system: accounting process, accounting human resources, and state management of accounting is essential to ensure the system effective accounting system, helping businesses seize opportunities and overcome challenges.
Mercado De Trabalho Brasileiro: Discussão A Partir Da Pandemia SarsCov-2 (Covid-19)
Authors: Campos Washington Pereira
Published: December 2021

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral realizar um estudo sobre o atual cenário do mercado de trabalho brasileiro e fazer um levantamento dos principais desafios, sobre esse mercado, imposto pela pandemia SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19). Como metodologia foram utilizadas bibliografias pesquisadas em plataformas como o Portal de Periódicos Capes e Scielo e o método de pesquisa abordado foi o hipotético dedutivo. A pandemia COVID-19 agravou ainda mais uma série de problemas econômicos em todo o mundo. No Brasil, o teletrabalho pode ter preservado o emprego do trabalhador em atividades que permitiram o trabalho homeoffice.
TEMAS VE KAYNAŞMA: İLİŞKİ OLARAK YABANCIYI TÜRK SİNEMASINDA ETKİLEŞİMLER VE KURBAN RİTUSU ÜZERİNDEN OKUMAK
Authors: TATAR Levent
Published: December 2021

Yabancı, sabitlenmiş bir kategori değil gündelik hayatta etkileşimlerle ortaya çıkan bir ilişki biçimidir. Makale, gündelik etkileşimlerdeki konumlar ekseninde temasa geçilen merkezle kaynaşmaya çalışan yabancının ilişkisine içkin değişim ve adaptasyon sorunlarını ortaya çıkarmaya çalışılırken, aynı zamanda etkileşimdeki iktidar ilişkilerinin izlerinin de sürülmesini amaç edinmiştir. Türk Sinemasındaki bazı örnekler üzerinden analizler gerçekleştirilerek gündelik hayattaki etkileşimler sinematografik imajlar üzerinden anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Teorik bakışını Alfred Schutz’un “Yabancı” kavramına referansla kuran makalede amaçlı seçilen Takva filmindeki etkileşimler, belirlenen temalar ekseninde yorumlanmış, taraflar arasındaki iktidar ilişkilerinin toplumsal kesitlerde ortaya çıkan yönleri saptanmaya çalışılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, gündelik yaşam pratiklerimizde “yabancı” olma durumunun ortaya çıkma olasılığı oldukça yüksektir. Değişim sadece ilişkilerin içeriklerini değil, öznelerin konumlarını ve konumlara dair diğer öznelerin algılarını da etkilemektedir. Yabancının temasa geçtiği merkez, iktidarını sürdürmek için yabancıdan belirli kurban edimleri talep etmekte, kurban edimi sonunda yabancıyı kutsayarak kendi iktidarını yeniden inşa ederken, toplumsal etkileşimler tarafları yapılandırılan bir sürece dönüşmektedir
Behavior of mother to visit posyandu in magetan regency, indonesia
Authors: Suharto Agung , Soedirham Oedojo , Suparji Suparji , Hendriyani Feftin
Published: December 2021

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to develop a model of precede-proceed and social capital influence the improvement of maternal behavior visit to posyandu (the integrated service post). Methods: This study was create model of  behavior with cross sectional design. The population was mothers in Magetan and the sample size was 400, selected using simple random sampling. Exogenous variable was social capital, while endogenous variables were predisposing factors, reinforcing factors, enabling factors, and behavior. Statistical analysis was Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling with the program of Amos 18. Phase 2 was non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest. The independent variable was behavioral models, while dependent variable was the behavior of the mother visited posyandu. Statistical analysis was T-Test. Results and analysis: Intervention precede-proceed model of social capital influence the improvement of maternal behavior to visit posyandu (p-value = 0.000). Conclusion: The intervention precede-proceed model and social capital influence the improvement of maternal behavior to visit posyandu.
Effect of Xylitol Chewing Gum on Presence of Streptococcus mutans in Saliva
Authors: Minh Nguyen Thi Hong , Hai Le , Lien Tran Thi Nga , Binh Tran Cao
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: Oral disease ranks third among the most serious diseases in the world, after cancer and cardiovascular disease. Vietnamese population has suffered from various dental and oral diseases, of which the most common have been identified to be cavities and inflammation around the teeth. AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using xylitol gum on the status of Strepptococus mutans bacteria in saliva. METHODS: The study design was an uncontrolled clinical study conducted at the Hanvinco Texture Factory (Hanoi). Two hundred and fifty-four subjects between the ages of 18 and 63 were included in the clinical trial. These subjects brushed their teeth for 2 weeks before providing a saliva sample for S. mutans. The 80 subjects with the highest number of salivary S. mutans were recruited for the further analysis (at least 104 CFU/ml). After each clinical intervention, participant chewed Lotte xylitol gum after each meal, two capsules each time and 1 time in the evening (total 4 times/day), continuously for 4 weeks. Saliva samples were quantified for S. mutans by real-time PCR method. RESULTS: Quantitative analysis of S. mutans bacteria in saliva of 254 subjects showed that 19.7% had S. mutans detected within 105 CFU/ml of saliva. These result shows that nearly 20% of the subjects examined have a high risk of tooth decay. After continuous use of xylitol chewing gum 4 times a day for 4 weeks by 80 subjects, it showed a decrease in the number of S. mutans in the saliva of participants, and the difference was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: The use of xylitol chewing gum taken 4 times/day is effective in reducing the number of S. mutans bacteria in saliva when combined with brushing your teeth.
Readiness of Medical Teams Caring for COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Units: A National Web-Based Survey in Indonesia
Authors: Helmi Mochamat , Sari Djayanti , Meliala Andreasta , Trisnantoro Laksono
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID)-19 pandemic is a challenge for the intensive care unit (ICU) medical team. It requires management of space, stuff (medical equipment including drugs), staff, and system readiness (4S) to deal with the surge in the number of patients.
AIM: This survey aims to describe the current readiness efforts among ICU medical team at the COVID-19 referral hospitals in Indonesia; space, stuff readiness, staff, and systems readiness.
METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional national web-based survey of ICUs across referral hospitals during pandemic COVID-19 in Indonesia from June to October 2020. The medical teams survey included 53 questions in multiple parts addressing five dimensions. A linear regression model was applied to determine the factors related with readiness.
RESULTS: A total of 459 participants (83.6%) agreed to join in this study. The participants’ average age was 40.43 years (SD = 5.78). About 62.53% were male, 51.20% had bachelor degree, and 55.77% lived outside of Java Island. The mean of total score of medical team readiness was 2.76 (SD = 0.320) and the highest (maximum score) mean score of medical team readiness domain was stuff (2.81, SD = 7.72). Education, working experience, training, perception of risk of contracting COVID-19, and residence had a substantial effect on the readiness, with R2 values of 0.378, p < 0.05.
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides an initial view of current preparedness efforts among a group of ICUs in Indonesia’s leading hospital during the first wave of pandemic. Interventions must be developed and implemented quickly to increase the medical team’s readiness to care for a future pandemic.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Families Practices in Selecting, Obtaining, Using, Storing, and Disposing of Medicines on Self-Medication Behavior in Indonesia
Authors: Rauf Zulkarni , Putra Deddi P. , Masrul Masrul , Semiarty Rima
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: The irrational use of medicine in the family is a serious problem. Advances in education, economy, availability of medicines, regulations, and technology have encouraged people to self-medicate in overcoming their illness. Self-medication behavior is not only carried out by adults but also by the elderly, students, and even children. Self-medication can provide positive health benefits if done correctly starting from selecting, obtaining, using, storing, and disposing medicines. On the other hand, if self-medication measures are carried out inappropriately, they can lead to various drug-related risks.

AIM: Therefore, this study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and families practice in selecting, obtaining, using, storing, and disposing medicine and to identify the factors influence of this construct.

METHOD: The study was conducted using an analytical method with a cross-sectional approach using a questionnaire for families in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatera, Indonesia, namely, in 2x11 Enam Lingkung and Sungai Garingging Districts. The total sample size obtained was 500 families. Bivariate analysis was determined using Chi-squared test and multivariate analysis was determined using linear logistic regression.

RESULTS: Data from current study found that the percentage of the average score of family knowledge of selecting, obtaining, using, storing, and disposing medicines was in a low category (57.53%), family attitudes were in the negative category (59.38%) and family actions were in the negative category (55.27%). The results of multivariate analysis using linear logistic regression showed that the sub-variables that influenced the knowledge, attitudes, and actions of families about medicines were pharmacists/doctors as the main source of information about drugs (p = 0.006), education in the category of secondary education (p = 0.002) and mothers as family members who had a major role in managing medicines (p = 0.000).

CONCLUSION: The results show that knowledge, attitudes, and practice of families about medicines are still low and very limited. Factors that influence knowledge, attitudes, and practice of families selecting, obtaining, using, storing, and disposing medicine are pharmacists/doctors as the main source of information about medicine, education, and mothers as family members who have a major role in managing medicines. The lack of knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to medicines and the important role of the family is the reason for the very importance of family-based medicines education.
A Comparative Study of Pediatric Fracture Shaft Femur Fixating by Plate and Screws Using Lateral Approach Between Subvastus Lateralis and Transvastus Lateralis Outcome
Authors: Al-Faily Haider O. Hayat Ali , Alwahab Saif Nabeel Abd , Al-Edanni Mohammed Sh. , Al-Mukhtar Sadeq A. , Majeed Ghadeer H.
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND: Femoral shaft fracture is a common fracture in pediatric age group reaching 62% of all fracture shaft femur in children in spite of rapid union rate and successful conservative treatment but some cases need surgical intervention and one of the methods using plate and screw by the lateral approach. AIM: This study aims to compare functional outcome fixation of mid-shaft femur fracture in children by plate and screws between (subvastus lateralis and transvastus lateralis) regarding infection, union, and limitation of knee movement. PATIENT AND METHOD: The study was done on 30 children who had diaphyseal fracture femur in Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital in period (April 2018–April 2020) with 6 months follow-up, and the patient was divided into two groups: Group A first treated by subvastus lateral approach 15 patients and the second group, Group B by transvastus lateral approach 15 patients and follow-up done for them after 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. RESULTS: At week 16 of follow-up all patients in Group A had union, while in Group B, 14 of 50 patients had union and one patient had no union and one patient in Group B had an infection when compared to Group A. From 15 patients of Group A, two patients had limitation of knee movement in the 1st month of follow-up then in the 3rd month of follow-up, no patient had limitation of knee joint movement, while five patients had limitation of knee joint movement in Group B in the 1st month of follow-up and one patient had limitation knee joint movement in the 3rd month of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The subvastus lateralis approach results better than transvastus lateralis in union.
Software Details in Occlusal Splint Creation through 3Shape Design Studio
Authors: Shopova Dobromira , Yordanova Miroslava , Yordanova Svetlana
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Occlusal splints are usually the first choice in the treatment of bruxism. Splints can also be the only treatment or can be ended with adhesive restoration, orthodontic or prosthetic treatment. Methods: This article demonstrates the steps of a digital workflow through the 3Shape Design system - splint studio. The initial units are virtual models, scanned by Trios Color Scanner (3Shape). Results: The digital protocol includes eight steps that allow precise and detailed creation of the searched object. Each step is described from the perspective of a clinician, prosthetist and orthodontist, not a dental technician. Possible complications and ways to management with them are described. Conclusion: Digital protocol of occlusal splint creation gives many opportunities according to design, thickness and occlusion.
Is Any Dialogue Between Psychoanalysis and Developmental Psychology Really Impossible?
Authors: Yi Mi-Kyung
Published: December 2021

La référence à l’infantile entraîne un cortège de confusions, comme le rabattement de la recherche de l’originaire sur l’origine, la confusion entre l’histoire de la genèse de la sexualité infantile et le développement de l’enfant en général. Ces confusions entraînent des conséquences sérieuses qui ne cessent de brouiller la spécificité de la psychanalyse et de conduire dans les impasses, sinon à la rupture, le dialogue entre celle-ci et la psychologie, notamment la psychologie du développement. Une problématique cristallise l’ensemble de ces questions : le modèle du développement. L’auteur tente de dégager les ressorts de l’attrait de ce dernier, irréductible au registre épistémologique et agissant au cœur même de la pratique analytique.
Peaulitiques de la catastrophe
Authors: Garro Laura
Published: December 2021

Avec l’arrivée de la pandémie de la Covid‑ 19 , nous nous sommes repliés dans nos peaux, et notre rapport aux autres s’est modifié. Nous avons redécouvert que le toucher pouvait être un vecteur de propagation des maladies, et, en même temps, nous avons pris conscience de la place centrale que ce sens occupait dans nos vies. Mais comment faire société quand nous ne sommes plus aussi libres de toucher et d’être touchés par autrui ? C’est le défi qu’il nous a fallu relever. En effet, pour bien comprendre ce qui s’est joué avec la distanciation sociale pendant la crise sanitaire, il nous faut d’abord reconnaître que nous étions déjà en train d’assister, depuis longtemps, à un recul du sens du toucher. Individualisme croissant, hygiénisme moderne et tendance à percevoir l’autre comme une menace... depuis plusieurs décennies, nous avons eu tendance à épaissir les frontières de notre peau, en prévention des chocs que le monde extérieur pourrait nous procurer.
Identification of dysregulated pathways through SLC30A8 protein interaction in type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Bhatty Afreen ,   Department of Biochemistry, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan, Rubab Zile , Jafri Hafiz Syed Mohammad Osama , Zano Sheh
Published: December 2021

Objective

The aim of the current study was to explore the gene enrichment and dysregulated pathways on the basis of interaction network analysis of SLC30A8 in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). SLC30A8 polymorphism could be characterized as a beneficial tool to identify the interacting gene in developing T1DM.

Materials and methods

SLC30A8 interacting protein interaction network was obtained by String Interaction network Version 11.0. Ten proteins were identified interacting with SLC30A8 and were analysed by protein-protein interaction and enrichment network analysis along with Functional Enrichment analysis tool (FunRich 3.1.3) to map the gene data sets. In entire analysis, FunRich database was used as background against all annotated gene/protein list. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) and enrichment network analysis of the selected protein: SLC30A8 gene along with gene mapping and pathway enrichment were performed using FunRich 3.1.3 and String Interaction network Version 11.0.

Results

Biological pathway grouping displayed enriched proteins in TRAIL signalling pathway (p < 0.001). PTPRN, GAD2 and TCF7L2 were enriched in TRAIL Signalling pathway when INS was made focused gene and directly interacting with SLC30A8.

Conclusions

TRAIL signalling pathways were enriched in T1DM. Therefore, SLC30A8 along with PTPRN, GAD2 and TCF7L2 involved in TRAIL pathway must be further explored to understand their in vivo role in T1DM.
Los jurados de Valencia y la nueva Inquisición. Los tiempos de fray Gualbes (1481-1483)
Authors: Cruselles Gómez José M.ª
Published: December 2021

A finales de 1481 el rey Fernando II creó en Valencia un nuevo tipo de inquisición controlado por la monarquía, el primero que se instalaba en las ciudades de la Corona de Aragón tras la experiencia sevillana iniciada el año anterior. En los orígenes mismos de la que más tarde vendría a ser la Inquisición española, la correspondencia cruzada entre el monarca, los inquisidores, los oficiales regios y los jurados de la ciudad, permite valorar la actitud del gobierno y de la élite dirigente local ante lo que terminaría constituyendo una grave amenaza para su autonomía política. Una reacción que sería el preludio de la resistencia foralista presentada por el municipio y los estamentos del reino en la reunión de cortes de 1484.
La dietética afrodisíaca a través del Manifiesto de los secretos del coito de al-Šayzarī (s. XIII)
Authors: Lucena Romero Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2021

En este artículo analizamos el uso de los afrodisíacos en una de las obras más completas redactas durante la Edad Media islámica, es decir, El manifiesto de los secretos del coito del damasceno al-Šayzarī (s. XIII). El objetivo principal de este trabajo es conectar la importante labor que desempeña el factor culinario y la higiene sexual en la sociedad islámica con las artes amatorias, recogidas estas en el género erótico árabe e islámico de ‘ilm al-bāh. Este autor deja en nuestras manos un auténtico compendio sobre las artes médico-amatorias, recopilando, ex profeso, una rica erudición de autores precedentes y contemporáneos como Galeno, al-Ṭabarī, al-Rāzī, Avicena al-Ṭūsī o al-Tīfāšī.
Ni dinero, ni mialla. El impacto de la guerra con Castilla sobre el comercio exterior del reino de Aragón (1429-1430)
Authors: Viu Fandos María
Published: December 2021

Entre 1429 y 1430 la guerra con Castilla tuvo graves consecuencias para la actividad comercial aragonesa, lo que se tradujo en una caída de la recaudación de las generalidades, que gravaban la entrada y salida de mercancías. Las reclamaciones de compensación por parte del arrendador del cobro de este impuesto, Juan de Mur, ante una de las principales instituciones del reino de Aragón, la Diputación, de la que dependía este sistema fiscal, dio lugar a un proceso que ofrece interesantes datos acerca del impacto económico de este enfrentamiento y que permite cuantificar las pérdidas comerciales a través de la declaración de numerosos testigos y de la presentación de los libros de cuentas de la recaudación. Además, nos introduce en los mecanismos jurídicos que permitieron resolver un conflicto que implicaba, por un lado, al reino y, por otro, a las elites económicas de la Corona de Aragón y sus negocios.
Fostering Transversal Skills in Game-Based Learning
Authors: Zheng Robert Z.
Published: December 2021

The current chapter examines the relationship between facets of cognitive abilities and relevant learning activities by drawing on literature pertaining to higher- and lower-order critical thinking. Specific discussions were made on cognitive architecture and deep learning, modality and information process, and cognitive abilities and levels of process in learning activities. The cognitive ability-learning activity matrix was proposed to (1) raise attention to the relationship between cognitive abilities and relevant learning activities in transversal critical thinking in game-based learning and (2) guide educators, teachers, and professional trainers to facilitate effective transversal of critical thinking skills across domains, disciplines, and learning communities. Discussions of the theoretical and practical significance of the proposed matrix were made. Recommendations for future research were proposed to guide the direction and practice in fostering transversal skills in game-based learning.
Disruptive Methodologies in Eco-Centers
Authors: López-Alcarria Abigail , Gutiérrez-Pérez José , Rodríguez-Díaz Pablo , Ruiz-Padillo Diego-Pablo
Published: December 2021

This chapter delves into the use of sustainability audits as a disruptive methodology through participatory action research to analyze the starting situation of educational centers in environmental matters. The use of these methodologies is sought to involve the entire educational community in order to carry out an analysis as global as possible. In this way, the needs and consequent environmental priorities are detected for the subsequent elaboration and determination of the different action plans. The main principles of the sustainability audits, ecoschool programs, and eco-participatory processes are presented together with the analysis of common issues when performing the audits and the selection of real experiences in different educational centers where how the implication of the community, and especially students, in the sustainability audits contributes to the generation of participatory attitudes and behaviors which improve the commitment of the centers towards sustainability, spanning from early childhood to higher education.
Dramatizing the Climate Emergency
Authors: Iglesias da Cunha M. Lucía , Santiago Miguel Pardellas , Cartea Pablo Ángel Meira
Published: December 2021

The scientific community has been warning for some time about the climate emergency. However, the population does not generally perceive it as a relevant element in their daily lives. The activities carried out in the project RESCLIMA, both from the point of view of research on social representations of climate change and from the point of view of education and communication on climate change, have made apparent the need to build new educational strategies aimed at the adult and young public. This chapter presents the steps taken in this process ranging from the development of educational activities with senior target groups in socio-cultural centers to the production of a theatrical play that allows sharing in cultural and educational centers thoughts on how to tackle challenges associated with climate change. In the latter case, the play is accompanied by complementary activities, such as theater workshops, where young people can explore utopian or dystopian futures that can help them understand the complex problem of the present state of the climate emergency.
Educational Innovation to Address Climate Change Issues
Authors: Ouariachi Tania , Van Dam Menno
Published: December 2021

In recent years, we have seen an emerging trend: the application of recreational escape rooms to educational purposes to engage students in their learning environment. This trend also applies to higher education and to the complex issue of climate change. The objectives of this chapter are to revise literature in this domain and to share a case study for a digital and educational escape room related to climate change: “Escape Global Warming.” This digital escape room integrates the core concepts of climate change and global warming into a game to familiarize participants with this topic and with actions that can be taken to reduce and counteract the effects of climate change while entertaining. After playing, students acknowledge to being more knowledgeable about the issue and more motivated to learn.
Virtual Learning Post COVID-19
Authors: Papavasiliou Chloe , Papavasiliou Samantha
Published: December 2021

The impacts of COVID-19 on education have changed how many schools and education providers deliver education with the rapid transition to online learning environments. This research highlights the critical factors influencing student and teacher engagement while also highlighting opportunities for educators to enhance the engagement for their students, utilising results from two focus groups and qualitative surveys through a case study on school districts across South Australia. This provided an understanding of the critical factors influencing teacher and student engagement and identified opportunities for improvements to the levels of student engagements through online learning environments. This research has identified best practices within schools and across the Department of Education that can support virtual learning and digital engagement into the future. In addition, through the identification of critical factors influencing student and teacher engagement, exploration of opportunities to support students and improve overall digital engagement can be identified.
Instructor Readiness for Open and Distance Learning in Turkey
Authors: Salar Hurşit Cem
Published: December 2021

The main purpose of this study is to examine the readiness of the instructors at universities in Turkey to open and distance learning (ODL) in terms of the ODL factors (distance teaching, technology, communication, and time) regarding competencies (knowledge-skills and attitudes-beliefs) and resources. A multiple case study design was employed, and 36 instructors from four different universities participated. Qualitative data were gathered through personal interviews and analyzed with descriptive analysis. Overall, the results indicate that the instructors in this research have competencies for all the ODL factors. Also, a majority of instructors has given their positive beliefs about ODL, but they all noted their concerns such as lack of interaction with the students and conveying university culture and lifestyle as the disadvantages of ODL. The study has revealed that almost every instructor has enough resources to give distance courses, whereas the problem is with lack of time for updating course content and self-development.
Learning Design in Higher Education
Authors: Toro-Troconis Maria , Reedy Katharine J. , Voce Julie , Bates Ellie , Mills Lizzie , Lewis Cassandra , Hurst Kay , Williams Steven R. , Perouli Christina , Vasant Santanu
Published: December 2021

This chapter presents the findings from four case studies by higher education curriculum teams who used the CoDesignS Learning Design Framework for designing online or blended learning modules as part of the Learning Design Bootcamp and/or an institutional community of practice (CoP). The aim of the bootcamp was to inspire and empower learning technologists, learning designers, and academics from different disciplines to acquire a learning design mindset. The learning design journeys of each team are explored and analysed. The CoDesignS Framework enabled the teams to develop their designs and to systematically scale up learning design practices within their organisations. The sharing of good practice through the Learning Design Bootcamp and institutional CoPs was a key factor in the development of educator identity and confidence. Together, the framework and CoPs positively impacted culture and mindset, resulting in improved quality of learning and teaching and enhanced student experience and outcomes.
Dynamic Capability and Coopetition
Authors: Correia Filho Wlademir Leite , Baggio Daniel Knebel
Published: December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated changes in company management, valuing coopetition as a collective strategy by strengthening the dynamic capabilities defined by Teece et al. as the firm's ability to integrate, build, and reconfigure external and internal competencies in rapidly changing environments. The adaptive capacity will prepare the company for adversity; the absorptive capacity favors the acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and application of external knowledge to create and maintain competitive advantages, and the capacity to innovate allows the identification of new business opportunities. The research showed that for the studied group, the good use of the dynamic absorption and adaptation capacities present in coopetition strongly contributes to the development of innovation competences, thus achieving and sustaining competitive advantage.
Fair Trade Practices for Fighting in Emerging Countries
Authors: De-la-Piedra-Vindrola Sergio , Berbel-Pineda Juan Manuel , Palacios-Florencio Beatriz
Published: December 2021

Fair trade is a concept that is becoming increasingly ingrained in consumers. This means that companies that are committed to the development of fair-trade policies can find here a source of competitive advantage. Likewise, these practices will favour many producers in the primary sector, which could turn this into an effective way of fighting poverty. The aim of this research is to find out how fair trade has an impact on company results. To this end, managers from 102 companies in an emerging economy (Peru) are analysed. PLS-SEM is used for this analysis. The results indicate that there is a mediating effect of fair trade on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and company performance. However, significant differences have been found compared to developed economies. These results provide insight into emerging economy managers' assessments of responsible business practices.
Brazilian Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Portugal and the Challenges of Crowdfunding
Authors: Bernardino Susana , Freitas Santos J. , Casarin Eliane
Published: December 2021

The objective of the study is to understand the degree of knowledge that immigrant entrepreneurs in Portugal have about crowdfunding and the predisposition they have for using this financial mechanism, and the related perceptions about benefits and risks. The chapter uses a quantitative approach, based on an online survey sent to immigrant entrepreneurs in Portugal. The results show that immigrant entrepreneurs have some knowledge about the general features of CF. However, most of them are not aware of the specificities of CF business models. Regarding the predisposition for using CF, the research reveals that although there is some predisposition, it is not very high among Brazilian immigrant entrepreneurs. The results also show that the respondents recognise the benefits of CF, specifically the project's visibility that the CF platform can offer. However, immigrant entrepreneurs' main concern is essentially related to the fear of not being able to obtain the necessary pledging goal.
Entrepreneurial Intention and Multidimensional Proverty
Authors: Espasandin-Bustelo Francisco , Vargas Juan Ganaza , Ruiz María del Mar Vaquero
Published: December 2021

The authors intend to identify the level of entrepreneurial intention and multidimensional poverty of the population of a Spanish rural municipality; secondly, they want to know the impact of the factors that, according to the theory of planned behavior, determine the entrepreneurial intention; thirdly, they attempt to show the characteristics of the relationship between the entrepreneurial intention and multidimensional poverty; and, fourthly, and in light of previously generated knowledge, strategies, programs, projects, and/or actions that contribute to the reduction of multidimensional poverty will be proposed. This research provides social utility and is original to the extent that it remedies a weakness in the literature consulted: the deficit of studies that contemplate, from both the theoretical and empirical perspective, the relationship between entrepreneurial intention and multidimensional poverty.
Ruminating on Microfinance as a Contrivance of Economic Development and Women Upliftment
Authors: Arora Manpreet
Published: December 2021

This chapter focuses on the success of microfinance as a tool to create opportunities for women and other deprived sections in the formal financial structure of India. It also aims at focusing on the role of various institutions which play a significant position in providing rural credit through various channels. The author contends that in this pandemic where economies at global level require resilience strategies, microfinance once again can prove to be an effective strategy to bounce back in terms of improving the economic conditions of poor and vulnerable who suffered the most due to lockdowns, especially in developing nations like India. Localization and promotion of local product can help boost entrepreneurial activities at various levels, which can improve the distorted global supply chain slowly and gradually but effectively.
Consumer Behavior and Its Impact on Poverty Reduction
Authors: Rodrigues Carneiro Ana Nery , Carvalho João Conrado de Amorim
Published: December 2021

This chapter aims to present the motivational factors that determine the behavior of beer consumers. The research considered the situation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that men consume and spend more on beer than women, including by age group; however, women consume more expensive types of beer, reducing this inequality relatively. It was also found that women are more likely to be influenced by their relatives, friends, and social occasions. As for preference, women showed more interest in light beers than men, especially craft beer. It has also been found that differences in preferences between men and women are narrowing as opportunities to try beer increase. In this sense, younger age groups tend to show fewer differences. It was also observed that, during the period of social isolation, consumption habits were maintained, but purchases took place through a delivery system, which affected the performance of bars and restaurants.
Critical Analysis of the Relocation Strategy of Production Between National Protectionist Policies, Global Supply, and Value Chains
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G.
Published: December 2021

This chapter aims to critically analyze the implications that the national protectionist policies have on the global supply and value chains and the relocation of production. The analysis is based on the assumptions that the global economy is facing the possibility of decoupling of many trade connections, and this trend favors deglobalization processes that have long been promoted by populism, nationalism, and economic protectionism. It is concluded that global supply, production, and value chains although being economically efficient are no longer any more secure under national protectionist policies, and therefore, the relocation of production processes is mainly due to the increase in the level of income and wages of the developing countries that are the destination and which reduce the advantages to relocate.
Insights From Supply Chain Disruptions in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Özbekler Türkan Müge
Published: December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on supply chains. Especially, transportation disruptions, the slowdown in manufacturing, supply-demand imbalances, operational inefficiency in last-mile, and deficiencies in dealing with the crisis can be seen as main headings. This chapter aims to reveal the problems and learn lessons in these areas where significant risks are faced. During the COVID era, the need for resilient supply chains that are not affected by instantaneous changes has come to the fore. Accordingly, the second aim of the chapter is to offer solutions toward the short, medium, and long terms of the first-mile, production, and last-mile processes as enhancing the responsiveness of supply chains by the elements of supply chain resilience. This study is prepared as a review article in an exploratory approach through the supply chain literature and current practical examples. As a result of the study, digital-intensive business models, collaborative network design, and sustainability are highlighted as the main concepts to reach more resilient networks.
Commercial Product Returns
Authors: Sorkun Metehan Feridun
Published: December 2021

The increasing use of online shopping has escalated product returns and consequently the importance of their management. In parallel, the increasing scholarly interest on the subject is reflected in the number of publications. In such fast-growing research fields, mapping the whole research activity is useful in highlighting research areas that could provide a better knowledge accumulation in the field. With this aim, this chapter conducts co-citation and co-word analysis to identify future research directions. According to results, there is a need for future research to investigate 1) the consumer reaction when the service level received conflicts with the retailer environment (un)friendly operations, 2) the impacts of retailer return policies on their reverse logistics management, 3) the implementation difficulties of handling omni-channel returns in different organizational structures, and 4) the effectiveness of technological tools and applications used to avoid returns. This chapter also discusses the implications of COVID-19 on the commercial product returns research.
Multicriteria Decision Support Model for Selection of Fiberglass Suppliers
Authors: Rodrigues Celina , Lopes Ana Paula
Published: December 2021

This chapter presents a real case of a decision problem in supplier selection of one of the main raw materials of a wind blades industry. The study considered all currently qualified suppliers according to considerably rigorous standards and specifications and one in qualification process. It is a complex choice, given the strategic importance of the product and the multiplicity of criteria to be considered, both quantitative and qualitative. The strong competitiveness requires a special attention which concerns the supplier selection; not only the price matters; in fact, a day of stoppage due to failure in a delivery, for example, corresponds to high losses that would have justified the purchase from a supplier with a higher price but with no delivery failures. In order to contribute to the problem resolution, the methodologies PROMETHEE and AHP were applied, whose results allow the authors to stablish a ranking of the considered suppliers. The results will support the company on the selection of fiberglass suppliers and in some cases clarify where they can find the main trade-offs.
Wetland Ecosystems and Their Relevance to the Environment
Authors: Nayak Arunima , Bhushan Brij
Published: December 2021

As compared to the tropical evergreen forest, wetlands are also one of the most productive ecosystems in the biosphere and make a major contribution to the ecological sustainability of a region. The wetlands maintain biologically diverse communities having both ecological and economic value. Based on the immense environmental and sustainability benefits, wetlands have been demarcated as essential for the future of human existence. The future challenges pertaining to food, clean water and energy security, well-being of humans, natural disaster risk reduction, and climate change resilience can be met by preserving the wetlands. The chapter has an aim to provide insight on the fundamentals like the classifications, major functions, as well as the various factors affecting the wetland ecosystem. Other important aspects like the major threats leading to the loss of the wetlands, consequences of the loss or degradation of wetlands, and ways to preserve the wetlands are discussed.
Impact of Climate Change on Upper Ganga Ramsar Site of UP, India
Authors: Tari Vinaya Satyawan , Gupta Rashmi , Siddiqui Nabeela
Published: December 2021

According to the IPCC Second Assessment Report, climate change will lead to an alteration of the hydrological cycle and could have major impacts on regional water resources. India features a diverse range of wetlands, including high-altitude alpine lakes, littoral swamps in the form of mangroves and corals, and inland wetlands of various sorts. The Upper Ganga Ramsar Site is Uttar Pradesh's only Ramsar Site geographical distribution and may fluctuate as a result of climate change. Wetland reactions to climate change are frequently left out of global climate change models. The climate change adaptations must be incorporated into the economic development, planning, and implementation process.
Multidisciplinary Study of Cores From the Wetland of El Melah, Southwestern Tunisia
Authors: Bedoui Sana , Essefi Elhoucine , Hamed Younes
Published: December 2021

Saline systems are candidates to be threatened by climatic change. In terms of methodology and materials, color identification, geochemistry, and mineralogy analysis were used. The spectral analysis of data of the amount of active K and Na firstly shows the individualization of a cycle stretching along with 1000 yr. Then, a less pronounced cycle of 2500 years is marked with a lower intensity. Also, on the spectral analysis of K data, the drowned cycles of 650 and 500 years are marked by weak intensities not reaching the threshold level. These two comparable cycles may be artifacts due to analysis errors or variability in the rate of sedimentation resulting in the bifurcation of two hybrid cycles from one real cycle. This work confirmed the cycles found by color studies through real analyses such as geochemical and magnetic measurements. As a matter of fact, the majority of cycles found out by the spectral analysis of colors data are confirmed through analyses.
Agricultural Greenhouses in São Tomé and Príncipe
Authors: Nascimento Kiakisiki Quaresma , Lucas Maria Raquel Raquel , Henriques Pedro Damião
Published: December 2021

Since 2016, STP has been funding the implementation of greenhouses, viewed as a viable way to guarantee, increase, and diversify production; supply the market; improve farmers' incomes; and mitigate climate change impacts. The greenhouses in selected districts were based on farmers' experiences in horticultural production, available agricultural area, and capacity of rural communities to organize themselves into small farmers' cooperatives. There are also private greenhouse initiatives. This chapter analyzed the current situation of the STP greenhouse project and its socioeconomic contribution to rural communities, proposing actions for its improvement, addressing climate changes and poverty reduction. Despite several weaknesses, mainly linked to lack of knowledge and mastery of technology, greenhouse production represents a viable alternative for horticulture development. Greenhouses, properly exploited, are a mechanism to mitigate climate change effects and ensure an increase in income and consequently reduce poverty and improve individual and collective living conditions.
Analysis on the Present Situation of China's Agricultural Development and the Sustainable Development of the Agricultural Economy
Authors: Yu Poshan , Lv Junyi , Ahuja Aashrika
Published: December 2021

This chapter aims to study the trends in sustainable agricultural development in China. The deterioration of the world's climate and environment can be counteracted with the trend of development in internet and technological spheres. How to create value out of scientifically advanced agricultural techniques in China so as to achieve sustainable development in the future is the subject of the author's discussion. This chapter will investigate the development of smart and sustainable agricultural techniques that are being employed in China in integration with the internet and information industry. Further, the sustainable ecological development of agriculture in China in the past two decades will be analyzed. Finally, this chapter will provide decision-makers with analysis and suggestions on the way forward and direction with respect to sustainable agricultural development in China in the future.
Crises in Agriculture
Authors: Sliusarenko Anastasiia , Bernardes Oscar
Published: December 2021

COVID-19 is a pandemic of the 21st century, a disease that shook the world and altered the lives of entire communities. Due to the enormous negative influence on the economy, it permanently alters the way an organization operates, leading businesses to develop crisis management techniques and implement new innovative practices. Agriculture is no exception. Given the sector's constant growth, which is not only due to population growth but also to continuous lifestyle changes, it is critical to implement recovery plans at the organizational and government levels. Thus, this chapter provides an overview of crisis management, including its key characteristics and framework; analyzes the importance of innovation in the agricultural sector; provides an overview of the agricultural sector; examines the impact of the pandemic on this sector and some recovery strategies; and examines the attitude of agricultural professionals toward the COVID-19 crisis.
Effect of Climate Change on Agricultural Production
Authors: Correia Helena Esteves , Costa Daniela de Vasconcelos Teixeira Agu
Published: December 2021

Agricultural production is influenced by environmental factors such as temperature, air humidity, soil water, light intensity, and CO2 concentration. However, climate change has influenced the values of average temperature, precipitation, global atmospheric CO2 concentration, or ozone level. Thus, climate change could lead to different situations on plants and consequently influence agricultural production. With this chapter, the authors intend to research how climate change influences some plant metabolisms (such as photosynthesis, photorespiration, transpiration, among others) and therefore agricultural production.
Labour Drivers in the Agricultural Sector of the European Union
Authors: Martinho Vítor João Pereira Domingues
Published: December 2021

The social role of the farms is, especially, relevant in the rural areas where the socioeconomic problems are, often, more visible. In this perspective, this study aims to investigate the interrelationships of the labour input with other variables inside the farms and assess how the sector may create more employment in a sustainable way. For that, the labour input was, first, correlated with other farm variables and after analysed through factor analysis approaches and cross-section econometric methodologies, considering as basis the Cobb-Douglas and Verdoorn-Kaldor models. The main findings highlight relevant insights to improve the social dimension of the European Union farms. The labour input growth rate is positively influenced by the total output growth rates and negatively impacted by the total productivity growth. The effects from the investment and from the subsidies are residual or not significant.