bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Veganism, Animal Welfare, and Causal Impotence
Authors: Kahn Samuel 
Published: September 2020

Abstract
Proponents of the utilitarian animal welfare argument (AWA) for veganism maintain that it is reasonable to expect that adopting a vegan diet will decrease animal suffering. In this article I argue otherwise. I maintain that (a) there are plausible scenarios in which refraining from meat consumption will not decrease animal suffering; (b) the utilitarian AWA rests on a false dilemma; and (c) there are no reasonable grounds for the expectation that adopting a vegan diet will decrease animal suffering.
The article is divided into four sections. In the first, I set out the utilitarian AWA in its original form. I give some background and distinguish it from other related arguments. In the second, I discuss the causal impotence objection, a popular objection to the utilitarian AWA. I explain how the objection works by means of a conceptual distinction between consumers and producers. In the third, I explain how proponents of the utilitarian AWA respond to this objection. In particular, I set out in some detail what I call the expected utility response. In the fourth and final section, I use the three prior objections to explain why I do not find this response convincing.
O auto-teatro de Hélio Oiticica: provocações de uma arte ambiental
Authors: Araujo Everton Lampe de 
Published: September 2020

Este artigo propõe um debate atual sobre espaço cênico a partir do artista brasileiro Hélio Oiticica e de suas contribuições para a ampla noção de arte ambiental em suas invenções, através da aproximação da performance, com atenção ao corpo e ao convívio. O artista subverte os limites das linguagens artísticas, a fim de experimentar os conflitos evidenciados entre arte e realidade. Ao cunhar a noção de auto-teatro, é possível concluir, junto de outros autores, que Oiticica construiu um caminho das telas aos corpos, considerando a instauração do ambiente através da dimensão arquitetural que foi acionada por seu interesse pela tridimensionalidade. Em seguida ele tratará da libertação da cor de suportes estáticos até a compreensão do espaço enquanto fenômeno social junto da abertura radical para a invenção de outros participantes em suas proposições, indo além da participação.
O Bumba-meu-Boi de Parnaíba (PI) em diferentes espaços: a rua, a arena e as lives juninas
Authors: Fontenele Weslley 
Published: September 2020

Este artigo identifica os diferentes espaços cênicos ocupados pelos grupos de Bumba-meu-Boi de Parnaíba, Piauí. Os bois eram contratados para se apresentar na rua, em frente à residência do contratante. Há 20 anos, com a criação do São João da Parnaíba, os artistas direcionaram sua atividade para a preparação da apresentação competitiva que acontece no quadrilhódromo. Em 2020, em razão da pandemia e com a importância de respeitar o isolamento, os grupos aderiram às plataformas digitais e criaram apresentações nesse novo espaço. Abordou-se as visões dos artistas sobre estas questões e como o espaço gerou aumento no número de brincantes, uma nova relação espacial entre artistas e público e apresentações mais curtas que as que aconteciam nas ruas.
Meu quintal de casa é o mundo: Espaço, Corpo, Afeto e Dramaturgia em All About That Bass
Authors: Fernandes Júnior Aroldo Santos 
Published: September 2020

Este texto é um ensaio teórico que parte de inquietações sobre a videoperformance All about that bass produzida pelo artista Royce Cherdan Lee, também conhecido como Chubbeyoncé Lee. A videoperformance foi inspirada pelo videoclipe original de mesmo título, da cantora norte americana Meghan Trainor. Tem por objetivos refletir questões relacionadas ao espaço, ao corpo e ao afeto enquanto dimensões dramatúrgicas em produções audiovisuais postadas na plataforma digital do YouTube, a partir de conceitos como: Exotopia; Heterotopia; Dramaturgia do Espaço; Corpomídia e Mídia Propagável; expor a compreensão dos conhecimentos, das subjetividades e das intervenções cênicas e sociais relativas a essa videoperformance para criar um texto de natureza evocativa, metonímica, subjetiva, nervosa e citatória. Para tais objetivos faz-se uso da Escrita Performativa enquanto modo de realizar a escrita. Em All about that bass o quintal, os corpos que o habitam e o afeto que geram as ações são os pontos de interesse desse ensaio.
Influence of contracting conditions on absenteeism
Authors: Torrano Montalvo Fermín , Fernández-Suárez Iván , Botey María 
Published: September 2020

El propósito de esta investigación es analizar las relaciones entre las condiciones de contratación y el absentismo laboral en una muestra de 5524 trabajadores, con el fin de identificar qué segmentos (por tipo de contrato y jornada, tiempo contratado, antigüedad en la empresa y bajas por enfermedad ocurridas en los tres últimos años) están más relacionados con la posibilidad de sufrir un proceso de enfermedad en el año 2017. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, la prueba chi-cuadrado para tablas de contingencia con dos muestras independientes y los árboles de decisión, basados en el algoritmo CHAID (Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection), para detectar las variables más importantes en la identificación de perfiles con una mayor probabilidad de sufrir una incapacidad temporal. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto la existencia de diferencias entre las variables estudiadas. Se considera la modalidad de contratación un factor de riesgo importante del absentismo laboral.
The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between hiring conditions and work absenteeism in a sample of 5.524 workers in order to identify which segments (by type of contract and workday, time hired, seniority in the company and sick leaves occurred in the last three years) are more related to the possibility of suffering a disease process in 2017. Descriptive analyzes, the chi-square test for contingency tables with two independent samples, and the decision trees based on the CHAID algorithm (Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection) were carried out to detect the most important variables in the identification of profiles with a greater probability of suffering a temporary disability. The results show the existence of differences between the variables studied. The hiring modality is considered an important risk factor for work absenteeism.
Empathy, Gratitude, and Resilience – Does Gender Make a Difference?
Authors: Agnieszka Lasota  , Tomaszek Katarzyna , Bosacki Sandra 
Published: September 2020

Investigaciones anteriores muestran que la mayoría de las mujeres reportan niveles más altos de empatía y gratitud que los hombres. Aunque los estudios muestran relaciones entre resiliencia, gratitud y empatía, se sabe poco sobre la influencia del género en los vínculos entre ellos. El presente estudio examinó las diferencias individuales y las relaciones entre los niveles de empatía, gratitud y resiliencia de los adultos, particularmente cómo el género influye en tales relaciones. En segundo lugar, se probó el papel de mediación de la resiliencia en las asociaciones entre empatía y gratitud. Los participantes fueron 214 adultos polacos (104 mujeres) autoidentificados, con edades entre 18 y 55 años (M = 28.29 años, DT = 11.19), que completaron medidas de empatía de autoinforme en línea (escala QCAE), gratitud (escala GRAT) y resiliencia (escala SPP-25). El estudio transversal se utilizó para obtener los datos. Los resultados muestran que las mujeres obtuvieron puntuaciones más altas en empatía y gratitud que los hombres, pero los hombres informaron niveles más altos de resistencia que las mujeres. La apertura a nuevas experiencias de vida (dimensión de resiliencia) surgió como el predictor más fuerte de gratitud en ambos grupos. La resiliencia también sirvió como mediador entre la empatía y la gratitud y esto difería según el género autoidentificado. Se discuten las implicaciones para la investigación del desarrollo de género en psicología positiva.
Past research shows most women report higher levels of empathy and gratitude than men. Although studies show relations among resilience, gratitude, and empathy, little is known on the influence of gender on the links among. The present study examined the individual difference and relations among young adults’ levels of empathy, gratitude, and resilience, particularly how gender influences such relations. Participants were 214 Polish self-identified females and males’ young adults, who completed self-report measures of empathy, gratitude, and resilience. Results showed that females scored higher in empathy and gratitude than males, but males reported higher levels of resilience than females. Resilience also served as a mediator between empathy and gratitude and this differed according to self-identified gender. Implications for gendered developmental research in social cognition are discussed.
Internet Addiction and Social Self-Efficacy: The Mediator Role of Loneliness
Authors: Bakioğlu Fuad 
Published: September 2020

El propósito de este estudio fue examinar si la soledad es un mediador entre Internet y la autoeficacia entre lo social. Los participantes involucraron a 325 estudiantes universitarios (mujeres: 57.8%; hombres, 42.2%). La edad de los participantes osciló entre 17 y 30 años (M = 20.54, SD = 1.99). Los datos del estudio se obtuvieron mediante el formulario corto de prueba de adicción a Internet de Young, la escala de eficacia social y expectativas de resultados sociales y la escala de soledad de UCLA. Los datos se analizaron utilizando el método de modelado de ecuaciones estructurales y bootstrapping. El modelo de ecuaciones estructurales mostró que había un efecto indirecto sobre la autoeficacia social, mediado por la soledad. Los resultados del procedimiento de arranque indicaron que el efecto indirecto de la soledad fue significativo. Se discutieron las posibles explicaciones, la implicación de la investigación, las limitaciones y las direcciones futuras.
The purpose of this study was to examine whether loneliness is a mediator between internet addiction and social self-efficacy among undergraduates. The participants involved 325 undergraduates (female: 57.8%; male, 42.2%). The age of participants ranged between 17 and 30 years (M= 20.54, SD = 1.99). The study data was gathered using the Young’s Internet Addiction Test-Short Form, the Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectation Scale and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping method. Structural equation modeling showed that internet addiction had an indirect effect on social self-efficacy, mediated by loneliness. The results of bootstrapping procedure indicated that the indirect effect of loneliness on the relationship between internet addiction and social self-efficacy was significant. The possibility explanations, the research implication, limitations, and future directions were discussed.
Psychological dimension in the formation process of the Spanish Olympic wrestler
Authors: Argudo Fuentes Carlos , López Gullón José María , Bazaco Belmonte María Jesús , Vegara Ferri José Miguel , Angosto Sánchez Salvador , Berenguí Rosendo 
Published: September 2020

El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer cómo se ha llevado a cabo el trabajo psicológico en el proceso de formación deportiva de los luchadores olímpicos españoles con metodología cualitativa, se aplicó una entrevista semi-estructurada a 21 luchadores. Los resultados muestran que los luchadores olímpicos estiman que no han trabajado adecuadamente los aspectos psicológicos, valorando la mayoría que es fundamental en la etapa de alta competición si quieres alcanzar la excelencia. Entre las principales capacidades destacan autoconfianza, capacidad de sacrificio, constancia, disciplina, perseverancia y motivación personal. Presión-estrés se produce antes de la competición, aumenta la ansiedad motivada por dar el peso; reclaman más encuentros internacionales con el propósito de mejora en su control emocional. De este modo, se consideran la motivación y la autoconfianza, como variables psicológicas condicionales e importantes en el rendimiento deportivo y por lo tanto predictores del éxito en Lucha Olímpica.
The aim of this study was to know how psychological work has been carried out in the process of sports training of Spanish Olympic fighters with qualitative methodology, a semi-structured interview was applied to 21 fighters. The results show that the wrestlers believe that they have not adequately worked on the psychological aspects, but most believe this is fundamental in the stage of high competition if you want to achieve excellence. Among the main capacities we can highlight: Self-confidence, capacity for sacrifice, constancy, discipline, perseverance and personal motivation. Pressure-stress occurs before the competition due to the anxiety motivated by any potential weight increase. Therefore, the Olympic fighters demand more international meetings with the purpose of improving their emotional state. Accordingly, motivation and self-confidence are considered to be the main conditioning and important psychological variables in sports performance, and therefore they are predictors of success in the Olympic fight.
Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Protective Factors of Resilience Scale (PFRS)
Authors: León Eva , Neipp López María del Carmen , Nuñez Rosa María 
Published: September 2020

Antecedentes/Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue adaptar la escala Protective Factors of Resilience Scale al español y analizar sus propiedades psicométricas. La escala fue traducida y adaptada al español y posteriormente se realizaron dos estudios para analizar sus propiedades psicométricas en dos muestras (personas sanas y con enfermedades crónicas). Método: Los cuestionarios se enviaron por diferentes vías: email, Facebook y Whatsapp, 442 adultos completaron todos los cuestionarios. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 352 personas sanas y 90 con enfermedades crónicas. Resultados: En ambas muestras, los análisis de factores confirmatorios confirmaron la estructura de la escala, mostrando que la versión española estaba compuesta de tres factores. Las puntuaciones totales de la escala y de las subescalas mostraron una fiabilidad adecuada. La validez concurrente también se confirmó; la escala estuvo relacionada positivamente con diferentes medidas. Conclusión: Por tanto, la versión española de la escala es un instrumento fiable y válido para evaluar factores protectores (internos y externos) de la resiliencia tanto para población general como para personas con enfermedades crónicas.
Background/Objective: The purpose of the present study was to adapt the Protective Factors of Resilience Scale (PFRS) to Spanish and to analyze its psychometric properties. Method: The scale was translated and adapted into Spanish, then, two studies were carried out to examine its psychometric properties in two samples (healthy and chronic illness). Questionnaires were sent by email, Facebook, and Whatsapp, and 442 adults completed all the questionnaires. The entire sample included 352 healthy people and 90 with a chronic illness. Results: In both samples, confirmatory factor analyses confirmed the scale’s structure, yielding a Spanish version of PFRS with three factors. The PFRS total and subscales scores showed adequate reliability. Concurrent validity was also confirmed; the PFRS was positively correlated with different measures. Conclusions: Therefore, the Spanish version of this scale is a reliable and valid instrument to assess protective factors (internal and external resources) of resilience both in Spanish general and chronically ill populations.
Perception and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in an urban community in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Ilesanmi Olayinka , Afolabi Aanuoluwapo 
Published: September 2020

Background
Various perceptions and practices have been associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we assessed the perception and practices regarding COVID-19 among residents in selected urban communities of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Methods
A descriptive cross-sectional study design using a multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 360 respondents (Mean age: 33.2 ± 10.6 years; 62.5% females) from households in Ibadan. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire from 3rd to 6th June 2020. Those who demonstrated washing of the palm, back of the hand, spaces between the fingers, fingernails, wrist, and thumbs had six points and were categorized to have had a good practice of handwashing. Descriptive statistics were conducted. Bivariate analyses of sociodemographic characteristics and good handwashing practices were conducted using Chi-square test. Logistic regression was conducted to identify the determinants of good handwashing practices. P-values < 0.05 were statistically significant.

Results
Going to the hospital (95%) and calling the COVID-19 help number (58.3%) were the frequently reported practices among respondents following the development of COVID-19 symptoms. Also, 89 (26%) knew they could contract COVID-19, while 41 (12%) perceived it as an exaggerated event. The effects most frequently reported by respondents were hunger/low income (48.8%) and academic delay (8.8%). Use of face masks by 64.5% and social distancing (48%) were the most frequently reported practices for prevention. Only 71 (20.8%) demonstrated good handwashing practices. The perception of the likelihood to contract COVID-19 and practices to prevent COVID-19 had a weak correlation of 0.239 (p < 0.001).

Conclusion
Gaps exist in the practices that prevent COVID-19. There is a need to improve handwashing, use of face masks and other practices that prevent COVID-19. Implications across public health communication and policies were stated.
Economics of Turmeric Production in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Analysis in Major Turmeric Growing Districts
Authors: Abeynayaka A. A. S. L. , Bandara A. M. K. R. , Lankapura A. I. Y. , Idamekorala P. R. 
Published: September 2020

Aims: Turmeric occupies a prominent position among the commercially grown spices in Sri Lanka. However, due to various constraints the performance of turmeric production is not to the expected level. The present study attempts to determine the economics of turmeric cultivation and the problems perceived by the growers related to production and marketing of turmeric.
Study Design: Multistage sampling design.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the major turmeric growing administrative districts in Sri Lanka namely Kurunegala, Kegalle, and Kandy during the year 2016-2017.
Methodology: Both primary data, mainly from a field survey, and secondary data were utilized in the study. Descriptive statistical methods, seasonal price index, coefficient of variation of price, financial and constraint analysis techniques were used in data analysis.
Results: The average Benefit Cost Ratio of 2.08 and higher net returns indicate that turmeric production was found to be a profitable venture in the study area. The results indicated the existence of higher price variations of turmeric in the study area between the harvest and the lean periods. Moreover, seasonality of turmeric production was identified as a main cause of variation in price of fresh turmeric. The results of the constraint analysis revealed that lack of knowledge on proper agricultural practices, non-availability of labor, price volatility and shortage of quality planting materials were the top four constraints perceived by the farmers.
Conclusion: The results of this investigation show that the turmeric production is profitable in the study area, and suggest to offer frequent training and awareness campaigns for all the turmeric growers to facilitate the use of improved cultivation practices.
Non-equilibrium Binding Energy Determined Using Alpha-amylase Catalysed Amylolysis of Gelatinised Starch as a Probable Generalisable Model and Importance
Authors: Udema Ikechukwu I. 
Published: September 2020

Objectives: This research was undertaken to determine the non–equilibrium binding energy by calculation after substituting experimental data into derived equations, present its role distinct from energy associated with activated enzyme–substrate (ES) complex and ultimately elucidate the importance of binding energies.
Background: There are overwhelming pieces of evidence in the literature that binding interaction is essential for the ultimate transformation of a substrate, inhibition of vital enzymes of pathogens, covid-19 in particular. Intrinsic binding energy herein referred to as non–equilibrium binding energy and energy associated with activated ES are seen to be chemical in origin. Much attention seemed not to be given to theoretical approach to the determination of non–equilibrium binding energy.
Methods: Experimental approach (Bernfeld method of enzyme assay) and calculational.
Results and Discussion: The non–equilibrium translational (2.691–2.726 kJ/mol) and total electrostatic energies (2.755-3.154 kJ/mol) were > than the thermal energy at 310.15 k. The interfacial distance between the bullet and target molecule was expectedly very short; the range was between 6.672 and 7.570 exp (- 12) m. This was attributed to the interaction between charged enzyme and weakly polar substrate.
Conclusion: The equations of non–equilibrium and translational energies were derivable. The binding interaction serves to fix the bullet molecule on or into the target (supra) molecule before the commencement of transition state formation. The non–equilibrium binding interactions of the bullet (drugs, substrate, etc) and target (receptors e.g. enzymes, pathogens such as Covid–19, Plasmodium etc) and the ultimate complex are likely to be stabilised against the thermal energy in furtherance of enzymatic and drug action since the electrostatic interaction energy is higher than thermal energy.
Title Analyzing the Effect of Different Doses of Cycocel and Maleic Hydrazide on Growth and Flowering of Tagetes erecta L. cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda (African Marigold)
Authors: Wasiq Kefayatullah , Prakash Satya , Singh Bijendra , Singh Rajat 
Published: September 2020

An experiment was carried out to access the effect of different doses of Cycocel and Maleic hydrazide on growth and flowering of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa narangi gainda at Horticultural Research Center (HRC) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh during the year 2019-2020. The investigation was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with nine treatments and three replications. The results indicated that among the treatments, minimum plant height with the application of MH 250 ppm (57.03 cm), plant spread of east to west (45.17 cm), plant spread north to south (46.40 cm), the number of branches per plant (37.61), Days taken to first flower bud initiation (54.60 days), days has taken to opening of first flower (67.21 days), days have taken to opening of 50% flowering (83.72 days), duration of flowering (78.22 days), The study revealed that the number of branches and flowering duration significant higher than control and other treatment the height of plant also decrease.