bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring Relationship Between Tqm and Software Productivity
Authors: Jaiswal Kapil , Garg Minakshi 
Published: February 2020

Introduction: This publication is the product of research, carried out in the field of management in year 2018-19, which supports the work of a PhD in Business Management at Chandigarh University. The purpose of this research is to explore the relation between Total Quality Management (TQM) constructs and productivity in the IT industry. This study has been conducted for organizations operating in the Tricity (Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali) and NCR (Noida, Gurgaon and Delhi) regions.
Problem: The control of rising operational costs in any organization has become a challenge and is a major aspect in the sustainability of an organization. Implementation of TQM may reduce these costs by improving productivity in the software development process.
Objective: The objective of the research is to explore if there any relationship exists between TQM and productivity in software development organization and whether TQM positively impacts productivity.
Methodology: The study is based on a descriptive research design. A total of 206 respondents were selected using convenient sampling while 90 responded back on the survey. Exploratory factor Analysis and Multiple Linear Regression techniques were applied to obtain the results.
Results: Out of 4 elements of TQM considered in this study, Customer Focus and Continuous improvement were found to be positively related to productivity while Total Management Commitment was found to not be related to productivity. The hypothesis related to People Management was abandoned because it was highly correlated to other TQM elements.
Conclusion: TQM positively impacts productivity in software development organizations.
Originality: This study tried to create a causal mathematical model between TQM variables and productivity.
Limitations: Sample size and TQM elements were limited based on availability of time and resources.
Identidad profesional de una psicóloga educacional: un estudio de caso en Chile
Authors: Carrasco Aguilar Claudia , Baltar de Andrade María Julia , Bastidas Natalia , López de Aréchaga Javiera , Morales Macarena , López Verónica López 
Published: February 2020

Introducción: La psicología educacional enfrenta la necesidad de delimitar acciones y roles, superar la atención de las diferencias individuales, y considerar el papel de la cultura escolar. Estos desafíos impactan en la identidad de psicólogas y psicólogos educacionales, actualmente en su mayoría contratados bajo la Ley SEP en Chile.
Objetivos: Esta investigación analizó la identidad de una psicóloga escolar y los procesos de interacción social que la llevan a construir esta identidad, en el contexto de una escuela municipal chilena con sus respectivas dinámicas micro políticas en el marco de la Ley SEP.
Metodología: Se realiza un estudio de caso único a través de entrevistas en profundidad, un grupo focal, con una psicóloga contratada con recursos de la Ley SEP, docentes y estudiantes. Se realiza análisis de contenido categorial.
Resultados: Existe una tensión de la psicóloga entre ser y no ser de la escuela, así como un posicionamiento periférico. Se muestra una identidad tensionada bajo un proceso de negociación de la identidad profesional.
Conclusiones: Los resultados se discuten en torno a la intensificación y desarticulación del trabajo, la complicidad ideológica, el rol clínico de la psicología, y el impacto de la Ley SEP y de la micro política en este escenario.
Prácticas administrativas de las fundaciones en el departamento Boyacá
Authors: Leguizamón Arias Jimmy Ferney , Ortiz Salamanca Derly Astrith , Barreto Bernal Patricia Carolina 
Published: February 2020

Introducción: las fundaciones han tomado una dimensión representativa en el contexto del departamento de Boyacá. Sin embargo, se desconocen las prácticas administrativas y sus perfiles de gestión en contraste con las organizaciones privadas.
Metodología: este trabajo profundiza en el concepto de fundación como un tipo particular de ONG, explora los perfiles y las prácticas administrativas que se generan alrededor de su actividad y el aporte que pueden hacer a los innovadores sociales en el fortalecimiento de los modelos de gestión social y estructuras organizacionales en el grupo de las organizaciones no lucrativas. Se realizan entrevistas a profundidad y revisión documental.
Resultados: entre los hallazgos se presenta los niveles de evolución de las fundaciones y prácticas administrativas.
Conclusiones: las prácticas administrativas identificadas en las fundaciones objeto de estudio aportan en la práctica elementos que mejoran la gestión de las organizaciones con el propósito garantizar su sostenibilidad y mejorar su desempeño.
Revisión normativa y conceptual relacionada con la incapacidad medicolegal en Colombia
Authors: Támara-Patiño Liliana Marcela , Fontanilla-Duque Germán Alfonso 
Published: February 2020

Propósito: actualmente, el avance médico tecnológico en diagnóstico, terapéuticas y rehabilitación exige la revisión de los parámetros de la valoración medicolegal de las personas que acuden al sector justicia colombiano. Para ello, se recopila información normativa y conceptual sobre las lesiones no fatales, especialmente en lo relacionado con los tiempos de reparación y los factores que los afectan. Periodo que se abarcó, origen y tipos de publicaciones: el periodo abarcado para el análisis conceptual es del año 2006 al 2018, con artículos recopilados de PubMed y Science Direct sin ninguna preferencia en cuanto al origen. Se realiza revisión legislativa nacional relacionada. Punto de vista: aunque la determinación de la reparación de las lesiones se establecía como punto de partida para definir las incapacidades medicolegales, su variabilidad y el impacto de las nuevas tecnologías en salud amerita resignificar las formas de medir estos tiempos de manera individualizada. Conclusiones: es imprescindible avanzar en estudios de investigación en nuestros grupos poblacionales, que permitan tener información para el sector forense.
Caracterización psicológica de la pasión romántica
Authors: Sánchez Aragón Rozzana 
Published: February 2020

Introducción: la pasión romántica como universal cultural posee matices particulares que definen sus diferentes fases: atracción, enamoramiento, amor obsesivo y desesperado. Aunado a su conceptualización, existen variables que se relacionan a su experiencia, como las premisas histórico-socioculturales que crean expectativas sobre ésta, los atributos de personalidad sexual percibida en el objeto de pasión, las conductas y estrategias de seducción utilizadas durante el evento pasional, así como la satisfacción sexual resultante de su consumación.

Objetivo: la presente investigación tuvo como propósito caracterizar a cada una de las fases de la pasión con base en las variables relacionadas a su experiencia. Método: se trabajó con una muestra no probabilística de 495 participantes residentes de la Ciudad de México entre 15 y 58 años que reconocieron haber vivido pasión romántica.

Resultados: luego de unos análisis de correlación, producto momento de Pearson, se lograron identificar los efectos comunes a los participantes en la descripción de su experiencia para las fases, así como la forma diferencial de sentir pasión romántica por hombres y mujeres.

Conclusión: la presente investigación logró ampliar la concepción de las fases del amor pasional con base en los datos relativos a las Phsc’s, personalidad sexual, estrategias de seducción y la satisfacción sexual en una muestra mexicana. Asimismo, se identificó lo que distingue a hombres y mujeres respecto a la experiencia de dichas fases y se discute conforme a las normas y creencias de la cultura mexicana.
Gender-Awareness amongst Brazilian Children Enrolled in Primary Education: Implications for Women’s Rights & Equality
Authors: Da Luz Scherf Erick , Alves Lima Zanatta Maria De Lourdes , Tumenas Mello Estefania 
Published: February 2020

The general objectives of this article were to investigate what are the perceptions of Brazilian children enrolled in primary education over gender-assigned roles and the place of women in society and to analyze what could be the impacts of their answers on the foreseeable future of women’s rights and equality in contemporary Brazil. This research was drawn from a qualitative approach and our research method was composed of data collection and data analysis through the use of surveys. Our main conclusions were that gender dynamics within the family core influences a lot the perception of children over gender hierarchies, which can result in repeating patterns of gender inequality and in reinforcing pre-assigned roles for women in society. Thus, the role of gender education is paramount in the task of helping these children challenge and question this unequal and often unjust power balance that takes place in their households. When asked about what they considered to be the role of women in society, the majority of the children surveyed answered that women should work and be responsible for activities such as taking care of the family or doing housework. This vision imposes a burden upon women to follow certain social roles as well as limits the future visions they have for themselves.
The High-Frequency Decay Slope of Spectra (Kappa) for M≥3.5 Earthquakes on Rock Sites in Eastern and Western Canada
Authors: Palmer Samantha M. , Atkinson Gail M. 
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACTSpectral decay of ground-motion amplitudes at high frequencies is primarily influenced by two parameters: site-related kappa (κ0) and regional Q (quality factor, inversely proportional to anelastic attenuation). We examine kappa and apparent Q-values (Qa) for M≥3.5 earthquakes recorded at seismograph stations on rock sites in eastern and western Canada. Our database contains 20 earthquakes recorded on nine stations in eastern Canada and 404 earthquakes recorded on eight stations in western Canada, resulting in 105 and 865 Fourier amplitude spectra, respectively. We apply two different methods: (1) a modified version of the classical S-wave acceleration method; and (2) a new stacking method that is consistent with the use of kappa in ground-motion modeling. The results are robust with respect to the method used and also with respect to the frequency band selected, which ranges from 9 to 38 Hz depending on the region, event, and method. Kappa values obtained from the classical method are consistent with those of the stacked method, but the stacked method provides a lower uncertainty. A general observation is that kappa is usually larger, and apparent Q is smaller, for the horizontal component in comparison to the vertical component. We determine an average regional κ0=7  ms (horizontal) and 0 ms (vertical) for rock sites in eastern Canada; we obtain κ0=19  ms (horizontal) and 14 ms (vertical) for rock sites in western Canada. We note that kappa measurements are quite sensitive to details of data selection criteria and methodology, and may be significantly influenced by site effects, resulting in large site-to-site variability.
Estimation of Source Spectra, Attenuation, and Site Responses from Strong-Motion Data Recorded in the 2019 Changning Earthquake Sequence
Authors: Li Jiangyi , Zhou Bengang , Rong Mianshui , Chen Su , Zhou Yue 
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACTThis study used 306 accelerograms recorded at 22 strong-motion stations to investigate the source parameters, quality factor (Q), and site effects of S-wave Fourier acceleration amplitude spectrum (FAS) of the 2019 MS 6.0 Changning earthquake sequence in China with surface-wave magnitudes (MS) of 4.1–6.0. The generalized inversion technique (GIT) was adopted. The inverted stress drop of the mainshock was 1.15 MPa, and those of the aftershocks varied from 0.11 to 1.04 MPa with an average value of 0.43 MPa. The MS of these earthquakes were larger than Mw with an average magnitude difference of 0.22. The inverted Q values increase rapidly with frequencies at 0.5–4.0 Hz from 62 to 2920 and become less dependent at 4.0–25.0 Hz. Such a phenomenon indicates that the propagation path attenuation mechanism transited to intrinsic at high frequencies. A bilinear Q(f) model for which Q(f)=237.6f1.27 (Q&lt;1280) and Q=1280 at higher frequencies was obtained. The high-frequency attenuation model of the study area was κ=0.0420+0.0001262R. The inverted site responses of the 22 stations were compared with those calculated using the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method. In general, the amplification curves of most stations obtained with the GIT were similar to those of HVSR, and the amplification levels were relatively higher. Contrarily, obvious discrepancies were observed between the results estimated from the two methods at several stations. Such effects were attributed to the limitation that the majority of the stations were distributed along the boundary of the basin and mountainous areas, and the inverted Q values were representative of the specific area rather than the pure basin and mountainous areas. Finally, a nonlinear soil site effect was observed at 51GXT in earthquakes with peak ground acceleration greater than 300  cm/s2. The nonlinearity obviously aggravated the site amplification at 1.0–5.0 Hz.
A study to assess the knowledge and awareness regarding safe disposal of pharmaceutical wastes among 2nd year medical and para-medical students in a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India
Authors: Kachhap Shweta , Singh Gajendra K. , Soreng Emmanuel A. , Beck Rani K. , Kumar Upendra 
Published: February 2020

Background: The use of pharmaceutical products in our day to day life is escalating and one cannot deny their presence in every household. Unfortunately not all the medicines that reach our homes get consumed. Unused, unwanted and expired drugs get accumulated over time and are generally disposed along with other household trash thus contributing to environmental pollution. This turns our attention towards the significance of eco-pharmacovigilance. Assessing the level of knowledge and awareness of students under training as health care professionals regarding safe disposal of pharmaceutical wastes can help us to partly assess the magnitude of the problem of inappropriate disposal methods and help us to plan and initiate steps to prevent the hazards caused by improper disposal of these items.Methods: A questionnaire based cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and paramedical students of a tertiary care teaching hospital using a pre-validated questionnaire from previous studies.Results: Majority of the participants were not aware of the possible hazards of improper disposal of pharmaceutical wastes. They expressed the need for awareness programs regarding the subject.Conclusions: The study revealed the practice of drug accumulation at home. The disposal methods opted by the participants were not the recommended methods. There is a need to address this issue through awareness programs at various levels.
Prevalence of rickets: a clinical study
Authors: Reddy K. Ashwin 
Published: February 2020

Background: Rickets is a growing bone disease that is common in children and adolescents. It is triggered by the inability of the osteoid to calcify in a growing individual. Even in countries with ample sun exposure, rickets is a common health problem which leads to frequent morbidities. Inadequate information on its prevalence and risk factors is available. For the study of prevalence and prominence of clinical characteristics of rickets in children aged between 0 - 10 years.Methods: The present research was a cross-sectional analysis. This study was conducted over a period of one year from June 2018 to June 2019. Department of Pediatrics, Malla Reddy Medical College, Hyderabad, India. This prospective study was conducted on 100 children presenting with signs of rickets in the pediatric department of Malla Reddy Medical College, Hyderabad. The detailed history thorough clinical examination, anthropometric measurements and ratios of each child enrolled in the study was taken. The social and demographic data was also obtained through a structured questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of rickets was found to be more prevalent in males with (70%) than in females (30%). Rickets prevalence was around 46% in the study which is higher compared to other studies. Most of the cases around 85% belonged to the age group of 0-5 years. Rachitic rosaries were the most prominent sign amongst all.Conclusions: Because of its greater prevalence among infants, Rickets continue to be a major health problem. Rachitic rosaries and thickened epiphysis are the most common clinical signs. Since Rickets are a disease which can be prevented, vitamin D should be supplemented.
A clinicobacteriological study of dacryocystitis in children
Authors: Sundari S. Shanmuga , Kontraiandi C. 
Published: February 2020

Background: Congenital Dacryocystitis occurs due to the congenital blockage of the nasolacrimal duct, which results from incomplete canalization of the nasolacrimal duct. It is a significant cause of ocular morbidity in children. When not treated early, complications such as recurrent conjunctivitis, acute on chronic dacryocystitis, lacrimal abscess and fistula formation can occur. It is also a threat to the integrity of the eye by becoming the source of infection to orbital cellulitis and panophthalmitis. In the era of antibiotic resistance, the microbiological workup of congenital dacryocystitis is very useful for subsequent treatment. Aim of the study was to determine the microbial profile of congenital dacryocystitis and the appropriate antimicrobial agents based on the sensitivity pattern of the isolated microorganisms.Methods: A total of 25 clinically diagnosed cases of dacryocystitis in children less than 5 years of age attending the outpatient department were included in the study. Samples were collected from these patients and processed by standard microbiological techniques. All the bacterial isolates obtained were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing by using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method.Results: Culture positivity was noted as 56% in this study. It is observed that Gram-positive bacteria were the predominant isolates of 86%. The predominant organism isolated was Streptococcus pneumoniae 43%, followed by Staphylococcus aureus 29%, Staphylococcus epidermidis 14% and Pseudomonas aeruginosa 14%. All Gram-positive organisms were highly sensitive to Gatifloxacin and least sensitive to Ciprofloxacin. All Gram-negative organisms were highly sensitive to Tobramycin and least sensitive to Ciprofloxacin and Gentamicin.Conclusions: Streptococcus pneumoniae was the common pathogen in congenital dacryocystitis. Gatifloxacin and Tobramycin are the most effective drugs. Microbial culture and sensitivity should be performed in all dacryocystitis cases. This would contribute to the choice of appropriate and effective antimicrobial agents.
A comparative study of operative dynamic compression plating versus non-operative management in fracture shaft of humerus
Authors: Gaur Naren , Singh Naveen Kumar 
Published: February 2020

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Fracture shaft of humerus is among injuries which is commonly seen in clinical practice and frequently seen in polytrauma. Humerus shaft fractures account for 3% of all orthopedic injuries. Nonoperative treatment had been the mainstay of treatment for fracture shaft of humerus earlier. The association of conservative treatment with some morbidity, complications and prolonged immobilization leads to increase in various operative modalities of management. One of the commonly used operative modality is dynamic compression plating (DCP). In view of above considerations, a study was undertaken at our hospital which aimed to compare non-operative treatment with operative DCP for the management of fracture shaft of humerus. Aims and objectives of this study to compare the results of non-operative versus operative treatment of humerus shaft fracture.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> It was a prospective comparative study. Total 40 patients were taken for this study. 20 patients for operative and 20 patients for non-operative. Functional outcome was measured by the DASH scoring. P&lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant. <strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Among the 40 patients 14 had excellent results, 12 had good, 8 had fair and 6 had poor results. Functional outcome scores were better for operative group as compared to non- operative group with p&lt;0.0001. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Dynamic compression plating of humerus is better method than conservative method because it achieves higher union rates.</p>
СУТНІСТЬ ЛІКВІДНОСТІ КОМЕРЦІЙНИХ БАНКІВ
Authors: Путінцева Тетяна 
Published: February 2020

Досліджено підходи до визначення сутності ліквідності комерційних банків. Наголошено на значущості забезпечення ліквідності комерційних банків. Проаналізовано і критично оцінено ступінь висвітлення проблематики ліквідності загалом і ліквідності комерційних банків зокрема в економічній літературі. Наведено авторське тлумачення сутності ліквідності комерційних банків. Побудовано класифікацію різновидів ліквідності комерційних банків із використанням загальновживаних і запропонованих автором класифікаційних ознак. Наведено характеристику активів комерційного банку. Розглянуто співвідношення між ліквідністю і платоспроможністю комерційних банків. З’ясовано чинники, що зумовлюють ліквідність комерційних банків, а також питання, пов’язані з банківською ліквідністю: визначено сутність, мету, методи управління та регулювання ліквідності. А також запропоновано рекомендації управління ліквідністю банку, що забезпечує підвищення ефективності роботи банку. Крім цього, проаналізовано основні теоретико-методологічні особливості управління ліквідністю банків у сучасних умовах. Визначено основні поняття, суть та значення ліквідності для банків, необхідність її регулювання та управління. Розглянуто риси ліквідності з моменту її зародження до сучасного формату. У результаті визначено основні сутнісні характеристики, якими наділена ліквідність. Зазначено основніпринципи, якими має керуватися у своїй діяльності банк, щоб запобігти надмірному підвищенню ризику ліквідності. Підсумовано, що ліквідність комерційного банку здебільшого визначається такими якісними чинниками, як структура і стабільність ресурсної бази.