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Leikitäänkö kampaajaa? Digitaalinen koskettaminen ASMR-roolileikkivideoissa
Authors: Turtiainen Riikka 
Published: December 2019

ASMR on lyhenne sanoista Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. Ilmiöllä tarkoitetaan erilaisten aistiärsykkeiden eli triggereiden aikaansaamia, tahdosta riippumattomia, miellyttäviä ja rauhoittavia aistielämyksiä. Joillakin ihmisillä nämä ääni- ja visuaaliset ärsykkeet (lähikuiskaukset, naputtelut, rapistelut ja hitaat käsiliikkeet) aiheuttavat ”kylmien väreiden” kaltaista kihelmöintiä, jonka kuvataan kulkeutuvan pään takaosasta selkärankaa pitkin muualle kehoon. Tässä artikkelissa analysoin YouTubessa viime vuosina suosituiksi muodostuneita ASMR-roolileikkivideoita, joissa vloggaajat ovat tarinallistaneet triggereiden tuottamisen esittäessään esimerkiksi kampaajia, kosmetologeja ja lääkäreitä. Olen kiinnostunut siitä, miten näissä ASMR-roolileikkivideoissa luodaan koskettamisen illuusio.
ASMR-videoita on tutkittu terapeuttisina teknologioina sekä affektiteorioihin ja haptiseen mediatutkimukseen tukeutuen. Itse asetan ilmiön leikintutkimuksen viitekehykseen tarkoituksenani osoittaa, että videot on mahdollista nähdä fyysisen leikin digitaalisena ilmenemismuotona. Analysoin videoita niiden lähiluennalla, mutta tutkimuksessani voi nähdä myös piirteitä auto- ja aistietnografisesta lähestymistavasta. Analyysini perusteella digitaalisen kosketuksen voi ASMR-roolileikkivideoiden kohdalla nähdä muodostuvan aistien synestesian, kehollisen tietämisen ja mielikuvituksen yhteisvaikutuksesta.

Let’s play hairdressers? Digital touch in ASMR role play videos
ASMR is an acronym for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, which is an autonomous, pleasurable and calming feeling accompanied by a tingling sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and spine. It is caused by specific auditory or visual stimuli, which are called triggers (close whispering, tapping, rustling, and slow hand movements). In this article, I analyse the popular video category of ASMR role plays in YouTube. In these role play videos vloggers are performing triggers for instance as haidressers, cosmetologists, and doctors. I am interested in finding out how they are creating an illusion of touch.
ASMR videos have been studied as therapeutic technologies and in the context of affect theories and haptic media studies. By applying play theory to understandings of ASMR role plays, my aim is to point out that they can be seen as a digital manifestation of physical play. My methodological approach consists of close reading of the videos but I have also utilized auto-ethnography as sensory participation. According to my analysis, the digital touch consists of synaesthesia, bodily knowledge, and imagination.
A Study of Old English Period (450 AD to 1066 AD)
Authors: Javed Muhammad 
Published: December 2019

In this study, the researcher has talked about Old English or Anglo-Saxons history and literature. He has mentioned that this period contains the formation of an English Nation with a lot of the sides that endure today as well as the regional regime of shires and hundreds. For the duration of this period, Christianity was proven and there was a peak of literature and language. Law and charters were also proven. The researcher has also mentioned that what literature is written in Anglo-Saxon England and in Old English from the 450 AD to the periods after the Norman Conquest of 1066 AD. He also has argued that from where the composed literature begun of the era with reference to the written and composed literature. The major writers of the age are also discussed with their major works. There is slightly touch of the kings of the time have been given in the study with their great contribution with the era. The researcher also declared that what kinds of literary genres were there in the era. It is the very strong mark that Anglo-Saxon poetic literature has bottomless roots in oral tradition but observance with the ethnic performs we have seen elsewhere in Anglo-Saxon culture, there was an amalgamation amid custom and new knowledge. It has been also declared that from which part literary prose of Anglo-Saxon dates and in what language it was written earlier in the power of Ruler Alfred (governed 871–99), who operated to give a new lease of life English culture afterwards the overwhelming Danish attacks ended. As barely anybody could read Latin, Alfred translated or had translated the greatest significant Latin manuscripts. There another prominent thing discussed in the study which is the problem of assigning dates to various manuscripts of the era.
Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome and Paradoxical Herniation Provoked by a Malfunction of External Lumbar Drainage and CSF Leak
Authors: Hanko M , Snopko P , Opsenak R , Benco M , Richterova R , Kolarovszki B 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The sinking skin flap syndrome represents a less-frequent complication in patients after a decompressive craniectomy. It is defined as a neurological deterioration accompanied by a flat or concave deformity of the craniectomy-related skin flap. The underlying brain parenchyma is distorted correspondingly with its blood flow and metabolism being impaired and cerebrospinal fluid hydrodynamics being disturbed, thus causing cerebral dysfunction and neurological symptomatology. The most important options for reversal of this syndrome include Trendelenburg position, maintaining of the cerebrospinal fluid balance, and cranioplasty as a definite solution. We present a patient who underwent a decompressive craniectomy complicated by a cerebrospinal fluid leak in the operative wound treated by means of an external lumbar drainage. Subsequently he developed the sinking skin flap syndrome and a paradoxical cerebral herniation after the drainage system malfunction with a massive cerebrospinal fluid leak at the site of the lumbar drain insertion parallel to the drain itself. His symptoms were, however, successfully alleviated by a positional change, rehydration, and interruption of the lumbar drainage. This illustrational case suggests that clinicians should be aware that patients after decompressive craniectomy may develop a sinking skin flap syndrome as it may either represent an acute risk of a paradoxical brain herniation or complicate the further postoperative care if developed in a chronic way.
Changes in Snowbed Vegetation in the Western Carpathians Under Changing Climatic Conditions and Land Use in the Last Decades
Authors: Palaj Andrej , Kollár Jozef 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Snowbed vegetation is one of the most sensitive alpine vegetation type to the climate change, because shortened period of snow cover has essential impact on the snowbed environment. We focus on its changes in the Western Tatras, which is a part of the Western Carpathians (Slovakia). The assessment of changes in snowbed vegetation is based on the method of pair comparison. In 2016–2018, we resampled 21 historical phytocoenological relevés of Festucion picturatae and Salicion herbaceae alliances from 1974 and 1976. Historical data include 45 species, while recent data include 50 species. We observed a decrease in the frequency of species characteristic for snowbeds and, on the other hand, an increase in that for strong competitors, especially grasses and small shrubs from adjacent habitats. According to Ellenberg’s ecological indices, there is some increase in temperature and decrease in light ecological factors in snowbed habitats. In S. herbaceae data, a statistically significant increase in the average species number was observed with new species that penetrated from the adjacent habitats. Changes in species composition between historical and recent data are confirmed by Non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) ordination diagram. Linear mixed-effect models showed big variability in factors that have impact on phytodiversity; nevertheless, temperature is the most significant factor.
Simulation of Decline of Norway Spruce (Picea Abies L. Karst.) Forests in Gorgan Mountains (Ukrainian Carpathians): Case Study Using Forkome Model
Authors: Parpan Taras , Kozak Ihor , Shparyk Yuriy , Mylenka Myroslava , Balaniuk Ivan 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The FORKOME model used in the article contains elements of forest and ecological approaches and was specially developed for the conditions of the Gorgans. The modeling was performed based on the single simulation results and statistically averaged forecast of 200 simulations (“Monte Carlo”) in order to show the tendency of changes and their correspondence with single simulations. The forecast of the forest dynamics was conducted at the 100th anniversary period with “control” and “warm-dry” scenarios. It has been revealed that the rapid decrease in biomass in the first decade was caused by Norway spruce decline. It was revealed that in the control scenario, the most active biomass growth during the 100th year forecast was shown by Silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) and beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). The fir reacted relatively sensitively to the warming and decrease in rainfall. The relationships between tree species and the influence of biomass of Norway spruce tree on the biomass of the whole forest tree stand were analyzed.
Managing ambidexterity in internationalisation of SMEs from an emerging country: A dynamic capability perspective
Authors: Priyono Anjar , Nursyamsiah Siti , Darmawan Baziedy A. 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Ambidexterity is the ability of firms to undertake exploration and exploitation concurrently. Empirical evidence suggests that ambidextrous organisations are better able to manage the trade-off between flexibility and efficiency. Although ambidexterity has been the subject of many previous research studies, relatively little attention has been paid to how SMEs manage ambidexterity in an international market. A multiple case study research design was used to explore ambidexterity in two SMEs. The research utilised an inductive approach. SMEs adopt different strategies to manage ambidexterity. Larger SMEs, supported with more resources, can carry out exploration and exploitation simultaneously. By contrast, smaller sized SMEs must perform exploration and exploitation intermittently. In addition, the impacts of managers, resource flexibility, and network supports in managing ambidexterity are also discussed. This study suggests that managers of SMEs should consider resource availability and the characteristics of the international customers being served before designing a strategy for managing ambidexterity. This study contributes to the limited empirical evidence on how SMEs manage ambidexterity in international markets.
Are Eastern Baltic Ports the drivers of Eurasian trade?
Authors: Efimova Elena , Vroblevskaya Svetlana 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Since “Belt and Road initiative” (BRI) has been launched, the major volume of academic studies focus on the consideration of Eurasian land and maritime transport routes. Experts on Chinese foreign policy and geopolitical strategy emphasize possible positive and negative aspects of the initiative for the states involved. The business and political circles from Eastern Baltic Sea region are looking for possible ways to attract cargo to its ports. Yet, the possible transformations of Chinese foreign trade flows in the context of BRI are now under academic consideration. We focus on the evaluation of ports’ possibilities to handle Chinese cargo. The key issues of our study include the choice of cargo transportation routes and opportunities to attract Chinese investment to expand port and logistics infrastructure. The methodology of the research is based on statistical data analysis for the further comparison of transport routes. Our empirical results demonstrate that Eastern Baltic Sea ports can attract little part of Chinese trade flows.
Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium in Heart Failure – A New Perspective
Authors: Bolog Mihaela Ioana 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Optimal treatment of heart failure (HF) is a continuous challenge. Pharmacological progress, interventional or surgical procedures, kinesio-therapeutic rehabilitation have modestly improved the prognosis of HF with reduced ejection fraction (EF), and patients with HF with preserved EF, or those hospitalized for HF regardless of EF still have a high mortality risk1,2. The association to the standard treatment of HF either of CoQ10 (CoQ10) or selenium has been evaluated over the last 30 years in many small and non-statistical powered studies. The recent publication of randomized trials Q-SYMBYO and Kisel-10 renewed interest in these supplements. The article aims to synthesize literature data on the role and mechanism of action of CoQ10 and selenium in HF as well as the results of the published trials and meta-analyses, focusing on the latest.
Particularities in Cardiovascular Recovery by Physical Training in a Patient with Prosthetic Valve, Permanent Electrical Cardiac Stimulation and Aortocoronary Bypass
Authors: Adam Cristina , Mitu Magda , Mîndru Dana , Gîlcă Ana-Karina , Gavril Radu Sebastian , Roca Mihai , Mitu Florin 
Published: December 2019

Abstract

Introduction: Going through a complete cardiac rehabilitation is essential for all cardiac patients undergoing complex surgery, including those who wear intracardiac devices. Determining the effort capacity after the surgical intervention might provide satisfactory results with the improvement of the quality of life.

Case presentation: We present the case of a male patient, 44 years old, known with aortic bicuspid valve, aortic mechanical valve evolved with prosthesis mismatch and aortocoronary bypass (right coronary artery), followed by total atrioventricular block which required cardiac pacemaker VVI, who is admitted in the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic to continue the second phase of the rehabilitation program. The ergospirometry test (which was performed in order to evaluate the impairment of the effort capacity) showed a moderate-severe decrease of effort capacity (42% of maximal oxygen consumption, class C Weber), effort hypotension and chronotropic incompetence which led to pausing cardiopulmonary test before anaerobic threshold. Stepper exercise or climbing stairs did not cause the lowering of blood pressure and heart rate, which led to the idea of controlling and adjusting the stimulation parameters. Within cardiopulmonary testing in patients with pacemaker special regards should be paid towards: parameters assessment during effort (heart rate during the test in pacemakers without adaptation to exercise, heart rate during the test in pacemakers with adaptation to exercise, evaluation of the effort response in patients undergoing resynchronization therapy) and diagnosis of exercise-induced arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular tachycardia, as well as identification of arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator).

Conclusion: The cardiopulmonary stress test in patients with cardiostimulation should respect certain conditions in conducting the test in order to obtain realistic results of functional capacity. Due to the position of the piezoelectric crystal and the immobilization of the limbs during the cycle ergometer test it is recommended testing using the treadmill.
A Folklorist in the Soviet Spotlight
Authors: Treija Rita 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The article seeks to illuminate the ideologically motivated circumstances of Latvian folklore studies during the period of unconditional Soviet totalitarianism. With the strengthening of the Soviet occupation regime in Latvia in the late 1940s, many interwar folklorists became victims of ideologically motivated disdain and subsequent career limitation. ‘Bourgeois’ scholarship and the methods applied in folklore studies during the interwar period were denounced and recognised as harmful to the new Soviet order. The central part of the article presents a case study of one individual folklorist of the time, Anna Bērzkalne (1891–1956). Both increasing criticism of Bērzkalne’s folklore research approach (the historical–geographical method) and her efforts to accommodate the requirements of the Soviet regime have been analysed.
The Role of Ethnographers in the Invention of Socialist Traditions in the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic
Authors: Boldāne-Zeļenkova Ilze 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
This study, based on archive document research and analysis of publications by Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic (LSSR) ethnographers, discusses the process of invention and implementation of Socialist traditions and the role of scientists in this. The introduction of Soviet traditions in Latvia did not begin immediately after the Second World War when the communist occupation regime was restored. The occupation regime in the framework of an anti-religious campaign turned to the transformation of traditions that affect individual’s private sphere and relate to church rituals – baptism, confirmation, weddings, funerals, Latvian cemetery festivities – in the second half of 1950s, along with the implementation of revolutionary and labour traditions. In order to achieve the goals set by the Communist Party, a new structure of institutions was formed and specialists from many fields were involved, including ethnographers from the Institute of History at the LSSR Academy of Sciences (hereinafter – LSSR AS). Ethnographers offered recommendations, as well as observed and analysed the process, discussing it in meetings of official commissions and sharing the conclusions in scientific publications, presentations, etc.
Do Soft Skills matter? A Study on Employability of Engineering Graduates in Bangladesh
Authors: Afroze Rumana , Eva Tamanna Parvin , Sarker Atiqur Rahman 
Published: December 2019

Abstract

Objective: University graduates in Bangladesh are presently confronted with high job competition. Because of less job availability, engineering graduates are facing more challenges in getting job opportunities than business graduates. Moreover, engineering graduates are more proficient in technical skills than with their human skills. The most important barrier for engineering graduates’ employability at their initial stage of career is that they have less focus on acquisition of their soft skills. Therefore, this study is concentrating to analyse the current situation of the engineering graduates’ soft skills deficiency and to investigate the impact of having soft skills on employability.

Methodology:The nature of the study is qualitative and data has been gathered through in-depth interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Respondents of in-depth interview are experienced engineers and HR experts who are working in engineering based organizations especially at the power solution service providing companies in Bangladesh. FGD among final year undergraduate engineering students has also been conducted to validate the interview data. Thematic analysis is used to analyse the qualitative data.

Findings:The impact of having soft skills in getting employment of new graduates at the entry level is identified in this paper.

Value Added: Higher education can assist in developing employability through increasing employment prospect and also achieving individual learning goals. However, fresh engineering graduates have social skills gap and lack of practical knowledge which can be reduced through acquiring soft skills. Different techniques such as self-training, institutional training, joining language sessions, attending presentation skills development classes and social programs can assist graduates in the acquisition of soft skills.

Recommendations: As the most important reason of engineers’ unemployment is the lacking of collaboration between industry and academic institutions, this study focuses to draw the attention of engineering students, educational institutes and policy makers to highlight the importance of developing soft skills for employability and career growth.
Particularities of the Recent Evolution of Higher Education in Romania. Analysis and Forecasts
Authors: Bălan Mariana 
Published: December 2019

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to present a brief analysis of the Romanian higher education system from the perspective of basic indicators, as well as the use of Markovian techniques for studying the evolution of the schooling process.

Methodology: The descriptive statistical analysis was mainly used to visualize and synthesize the information extracted from the data on the Romanian higher education system. Markovian methods were used to study and predict the evolution of the schooling process.

Findings: The rapid dynamics of the number of students in Romania in the last two decades has been accompanied by a series of structural changes, of which the most important are: a) constantly increasing the degree of feminisation of student achievements and b) increasing the relative importance of economic studies, legal studies and other social sciences, while reducing the relative importance of technical sciences and of medical-pharmaceutical studies within university specialties. Also, the distribution of the graduates’ specializations correlated to a very small extent with the requirements of economic and social activity. It can be said that the development of tertiary education in Romania was stimulated mainly by the action of factors of social and cultural nature and only at second level by the demand for qualified personnel generated by the productive apparatus.

Value Added: This study highlights the current state of Romanian higher education. The fact that the evolution of tertiary education has been “explosive” over the past two decades makes some econometric methods, involving the use of stationary data or which have a high degree of complexity, more difficult to use. In this context, the use of Markovian modelling methods for studying and forecasting the evolution of the schooling process can contribute to improving access to and participation in higher education.

Recommendations: In the current conjucture, when trying to increase the insertion of graduates into the labour market, it is natural for decision-makers to use various estimation methods and techniques that allow them to correlate university study programs with the needs of the labour market and at the same time provide them with scientific support for their prognosis.
Novice Teachers of English as a Foreign Language in the Czech Republic and their Drop-Out Intentions
Authors: Hanušová Světlana , Píšová Michaela , Kohoutek Tomáš 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Problems with staffing play a crucial role among factors influencing the quality of English language teaching at Czech primary and lower secondary schools. Since 1990 the shortage of teachers of English as a foreign language has been repeatedly reported by the Czech School Inspectorate. The shortage is largely caused by the reluctance of English language teacher education study programme graduates to accept teaching positions at primary and lower secondary schools. A drop-out syndrome in the early stages of the teachers’ career is another factor that may contribute to the lack of teachers of English. Unfortunately, it has not been researched in the Czech Republic and it has not been systematically monitored by the state. In the research study focusing on novice teacher drop-out, conducted in 2015–2017, we deal with the process of socialisation of novice teachers in schools and with external factors that influence the socialisation and that can be seen as predictors of novice teachers’ decision to stay in their current school or leave either the school or the teaching profession. The current paper presents partial findings related to drop-out intentions of novice teachers of English as a foreign language in comparison with teachers of other subjects. Our findings indicate that drop-out intentions are more frequent in teachers of English as a foreign language than for other teachers and that teachers of English evaluate their cooperation with colleagues and leadership at their schools more critically than other teachers.