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Network capability, relational capability and Indonesian manufacturing SME performance: an empirical analysis of the mediating role of product innovation
Authors: Farida Naili , Nuryakin  
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The relational capability can create networks and build relationships to be an essential part of a company to improve business performance. This study aims to empirically prove the influence of knowledge sharing on product innovation, the effect of network capability on product innovation and business performance, the effect of relational ability on product innovation and business performance, and the effect of product innovation on business performance. The sample of this research was created from owners of batik manufacturing SMEs in Lasem, Rembang, Central Java. The study used SEM-PLS for analysis. The results found that (1) knowledge sharing had a positive and significant effect on product innovation; (2) network capability had a positive and significant impact on product innovation and business performance; (3) relational ability had a positive and significant effect on product innovation and business performance; (4) greater effect of product innovation affects business performance. The role of product innovation is to mediate between knowledge sharing and marketing performance. SMEs can improve business performance.
Striving for smart mobility in Morocco: a case of lanes designated to heavy goods vehicles in Casablanca
Authors: Maaroufi Mohammed Mouhcine , Stour Laila , Agoumi Ali 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This article highlights the need to rethink how to manage mobility in Morocco more intelligently, given that it is a major pillar of economic competitiveness. Smart mobility based on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) allows to improve and ensure the optimal use of existing infrastructure before embarking on heavy and irreversible infrastructure projects. The case regarding the separation of the urban traffic and the Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) traffic circulating between Casablanca Port and Zenata Dry Port is a relevant example where smart mobility could provide efficient solutions without building costly tunnels. A dynamic simulation was made using the Aimsun software to quantify the relevance of the proposed lane designated to HGV in the existing road. This simulation allows to visualise congestion sections and quantify the circulation of vehicles and pedestrians. The article presents defined functions and characteristics of the Advanced Traffic Management (ATM) to ensure the optimal operation and efficient setting of the simulation. All appliances, hardware, and sensors that will be set up on-site will help to improve traffic safety, traffic flow, traffic information, and reduce congestion and pollution. This case study illustrates the complexity of managing the flow of goods in cities and suggests how to solve this type of problems using smart mobility. This research proposes reserving a special lane for HGV. ITS will help this cost-optimal alternative, will promote the urban framework of the coastal road, and contribute to sustainable mobility in Casablanca.
Digitized technology and evolving selfie obsession among University of Port Harcourt students: A gendered culture?
Authors: God’spresence Emily Oghale , God’spresence Azuka F.N. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Digitization is a prime globalized ideology in the 21st century high tech revolution. It essentially deals with automation of manual process to make room for easy documentation and sustainable data regime. Africa is an emerging digital domain with many of its young generation becoming keen lovers of Information Technology (IT), and many of the youth population fast becoming internet devotees, social and new media addicts. One of the trending fantasies, among the numerous exploitations and innovations of the new technology is selfie. Selfie is simply a selfphotograph of a person’s portrait by himself. This is possible by the use of smartphone or digital camera held out at arm’s length by the person taking the snapshot. Presently, there is craze for digital identity among African youths. It is against this background that undergraduate students at the University of Port Harcourt were sampled purposively for deployment in this study. This study utilizes questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as instruments for data gathering in order to determine whether the use of selfies is more common to the male or female members of the African digital society. Finally, the study is guided by Uses and Gratification theory and Symbolic Interactionism Theory.
Directing gender equality in Ahmed Yerima’s Altine’s Wrath
Authors: Edum Sunday 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
One of the functions of the theatre director is to develop a concept that would appeal to the audience in the process of his interpretation. This paper textually evaluates the issue of gender equality as the directorial concept in Ahmed Yerima’s Altine’s Wrath. The paper adopts the sociological, literary and artistic methods to interrogate the directorial implications of the text as it will be demonstrated in the performance. The paper notes that a thorough understanding of gender theories and principles would guide a director’s realization of the identified concept. The paper, therefore, calls on directors to support the issue of gender equality by developing concepts in this regard and as such promote a peaceful society.
What We Need to Learn When Exploring the Mixed Basal Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Authors: Moisejenko-Goluboviča Jeļena , Volkovs Oļegs , Ivanova Anna , Petrošina Eva , Groma Valērija 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Coexistence of different histopathological types of basal cell carcinomas (BCC) in the same anatomical localisation is rare, and, therefore, is engaging for histopathologists and clinicians. In many cases, the determination of a neoplasm type remains difficult, since BCC may consist of more than one histopathological subtype. Mixed BCCs often present with an aggressive course and recurrence when compared to other subtypes of a tumour. Furthermore, tumours of this type are associated with time-consuming treatment and not a very satisfactory cosmetic result, thus worsening the quality of the patient’s life. Several clinical studies have been published regarding the histopathologically diverse tumours developed in the same anatomical region; however, largely peculiarities of mixed BCCs are not explored sufficiently. The purpose of this study was to substantiate the use of dermoscopy and morphology, assessing mixed type BCC of the head and neck. The tumours were removed with a surgical excision of 1 cm margins, and the tumour sites were assessed in a 24-month-long follow-up period. The dermoscopic characteristics of mixed and aggressive BCC are analysed in this study. Finally, to better estimate the invading cone of the tumour, a complex morphology, which included collagen type IV and podoplanin immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy were used.
Early Correction of Post-Kidney Transplant Hyperglycaemia is Associated with Reduction of the Prevalence of Post-Transplant Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Suhecka Klinta , Lejnieks Aivars , Jušinskis Jānis , Maļcevs Aleksandrs , Suhorukovs Vadims , Amerika-Ļebedjkova Diāna , Straupmane Dagnija , Pētersons Aivars , Ziediņa Ieva 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Our study was focused on identification and correction of early hyperglycaemia, with the aim to reduce the risk of developing post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) and its associated complications. In a single centre, the prospective study included adult kidney transplant recipients without diabetes mellitus whose pre-transplant glucometabolic data did not show signs of diabetes mellitus. Starting from the first day after kidney transplantation, patients were closely monitored for hyperglycaemia; glucose level measurements were started to obtain pre-prandial levels. If the blood glucose level exceeded 11.1 mmol/l, hyperglycaemia was corrected with short-acting insulin. A total of 14 patients completed a three-month follow-up. During the first post-transplant week, the blood glucose level exceeded 11.1 mmol/l in nine patients (63.9%). From those patients five (55.5%) did not develop PTDM. None of the patients who did not need insulin treatment developed PTDM. Higher pre-lunch glucose levels increased the risk of developing PTDM (p = 0.006). Patients with diabetes required a two times higher insulin dosage than other patients during the first post-transplantation week. We found that hyperglycaemia is a common problem in the early post-transplant period. Early recognition and correction of inpatient hyperglycaemia was associated with reduction of the prevalence of PTDM in more than a half of the patients in the studied group at three months post transplant.
Behandeln, Aufarbeiten und Reparieren durch Kunst: zeitgenössische Darstellungen der vom Krieg „verletzten“ Landschaften Ost-Frankreichs
Authors: Müller Susanne 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Der erste Teil des Beitrags ist theoretischen Aspekten des Behandelns, Aufarbeitens und Reparierens durch Kunst gewidmet. Das deutsche Verb „behandeln“ beleuchtet hierbei am deutlichsten die Vielschichtigkeit eines künstlerischen Ansatzes, der Kreation und Rezeption stets zusammendenkt, ohne die materielle bzw. „handwerkliche“ (be-hand-eln) Dimension von Kunstwerken zu missachten. Das im französischen Kontext gebrauchte Verb „reparieren“ (réparer) unterstreicht hingegen die paradoxe Wiedergutmachung, die Kunst möglich macht, ohne die Spuren (Narben) des Zerbrochenen/Verletzten seiner Inhalte zu beseitigen. Die „Aufarbeitung“ hebt schließlich hervor, dass es sich um ein Hervorholen vergangener Sujets handelt, die indes im Hier und Jetzt physische und psychische Spuren hinterlassen haben. Die vom Krieg und diversen Grenzverschiebungen gezeichneten Landschaften Ost-Frankreichs stehen im Fokus des zweiten Teils, der anhand ausgewählter zeitgenössischer Kunstwerke – insbesondere aus dem Bereich der künstlerischen Fotografie – das besondere Potenzial der Kunst im Kontext des Gedenkens des Ersten Weltkriegs hervorhebt.
Acoustofluidic Medium Exchange for Preparation of Electrocompetent Bacteria Using Channel Wall Trapping
Authors: Gerlt Michael , Ruppen Peter , Leuthner Moritz , Panke Sven , Dual Jürg 
Published: May 2021

Transformation, i.e. reprogramming of bacteria by delivering exogenous genetic material (such as DNA) into the cytoplasm, is a key process in molecular engineering and modern biotechnology in general. Transformation is often performed by electroporation, i.e. creating pores in the membrane using electric shocks in a low conductivity environment. However, cell preparation for electroporation can be cumbersome as it requires the exchange of growth medium (high-conductivity) for low-conductivity medium, typically performed via multiple time-intensive centrifugation steps. To simplify and miniaturize this step, we developed an acoustofluidic device capable of trapping the bacterium Escherichia coli non-invasively for subsequent exchange of medium, which is challenging in acoustofludic devices due to detrimental acoustic streaming effects. With an improved etching process, we were able to produce a thin wall between two microfluidic channels, which, upon excitation, can generate streaming fields that complement the acoustic radiation force and therefore can be utilized for trapping of bacteria. Our novel design robustly traps Escherichia coli at a flow rate of 10 µL minute-1 and has a cell recovery performance of 47 ± 3 % after washing the trapped cells.To verify that the performance of the medium exchange device is sufficient, we tested the electrocompetence of the recovered cells in a standard transformation procedure and found a transformation efficiency of 8∙105 CFU per µg of plasmid DNA. Our device is a viable low-volume alternative to centrifugation-based methods and opens the door for miniaturization of a plethora of microbiological and molecular engineering protocols.
Financial Health and Exports Sales: Evidence from Pakistan’s Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan , Hussain Iftekhar , Tariq Muhammad , Khalid Shazia 
Published: May 2021

Purpose: Many developing countries are espousing export promotion strategies for accelerating growth. All the firms in a country are not exporting due to various factors and characteristics. One of the factors is finance or balance sheet that affects the investment decisions and export tendencies and intensities of the firms. This study aims to explain the link between financial health and exports sales.
Design/Methodology/Approach: We have applied the fixed-effect model and Granger Causality test to find the results. We have taken the data of 190 firms related to the manufacturing sector of Pakistan from 2005 to 2016.
Findings: We have taken four financial ratios to measure the financial health of the manufacturing sector of Pakistan. Debt to equity ratio and financial leverage ratio has shown negative sign with the exports sales while coverage ratio and liquidity ratio have appeared with a positive sign with exports sales. Moreover, the effect of total assets, concentration ratio, capital-output ratio and exchange rate have also been probed.
Implications/Originality/Value: The study suggests that the financial health of the firm is an important factor in determining export sales so the financial health of the firm should be good and sound so that export sales may be enhanced
Implementasi Metode AHP untuk Seleksi Penerimaan Dosen di STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember Jayapura
Authors: Hasan Patmawati , Yunita Selviana , Thamrin Rosiyati MH. , Pawan Elvis 
Published: May 2021

Dosen merupakan pendidik profesional dengan tugas utama yaitu mentransformasikan, mengembangkan ilmu pengetahuan serta menjalankan Tri Dharma perguruan tinggi. Untuk mendapatkan calon dosen yang berkualitas diperlukan seleksi penerimaan dosen. Pada proses pemilihan calon dosen ada beberapa kriteria yang dilengkapi untuk melakukan penilaian calon dosen dan apabila kriteria tersebut tidak terpenuhi maka calon dosen dinyatakan tidak diterima. Proses seleksi penerimaan calon dosen di STIMIK Sepuluh Nopember Jayapura dilakukan secara konvensional saja selama ini yaitu dengan mengumpulkan berkas-berkas persyaratan setelah itu akan diseleksi manual oleh bagian SDM sehingga tidak efektif dan menimbulkan ketidak akuratan dalam pengambilan keputusan seleksi penerimaan calon dosen. Dengan penggunaan metode AHP dapat memberikan solusi terhadap kriteria yang menjadi prioritas karena adanya perbandingan terhadap masing-masing kriteria. Sistem ini berbasis web dengan antarmuka yang sederhana hingga mudah dipahami pengguna. Calon dosen yang diterima berjumlah 3 alternatif dari 6 alternatif yang mengikuti seleksi yaitu Aderiani W Rank 1, Lidiya W Rank 2, dan Ainul Y Rank 3. Hasil dari implementasi metode AHP pada seleksi penerimaan calon dosen, ditemukan prioritasi kriteria yang teritinggi yaitu kriteria Micro Teaching sebesar 30,9% dan yang terendah adalah Wawancara dengan persentase sebesar 8,04%. Sehingga memberikan solusi kepada bagian SDM untuk memprioritaskan kriteria Micro Teaching dalam penerimaan calon dosen.
Analisis Tingkat Kapabilitas Layanan Perizinan Online Kabupaten Badung Menggunakan Framework COBIT 5
Authors: Tiasmi Ni Luh Made Uti , Candiasa I Made , Indrawan Gede 
Published: May 2021

Analisis tingkat kapabilitas Layanan Perizinan Online (LAPERON) Badung dengan COBIT 5 bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pencapaian dari sistem yang dibangun. COBIT 5 digunakan untuk mengukur kinerja sumber daya Teknologi Informasi (TI) dalam mencapai visi dan misi organisasi. Analisis dimulai dengan melihat permasalahan yang ada pada DPMPTSP Kabupaten Badung, kemudian dilakukan pemetaan terhadap strategi bisnis dengan enterprise goals dan IT related goals COBIT 5. Pengolahan data dan penilaian dilakukan dengan process assessment models dan analisis kesenjangan untuk menentukan tingkat kapabilitas LAPERON. Analisis menghasilkan fokus audit pada 7 domain proses COBIT 5 yaitu, Ensure Governance Framework Setting and Maintenance (EDM01), Manage the IT Management Framework (APO01), Manage Strategy (APO02), Manage Enterprise Architecture (APO03), Manage Human Resources (APO07), Manage Relationships (APO08), dan Manage Requirements Definition (BAI02). Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dan penyebaran kuesioner. Hasil analisis tingkat kapabilitas saat ini untuk domain EDM01 dan APO02 berada pada level 4 (predictable process). Sedangkan, untuk domain APO1, APO03, APO07, APO08, dan BAI02 berada di level 3 (established process). Capability level tata kelola LAPERON yang diharapkan, yaitu pada level 5 (optimizing process). Sehingga terdapat gap antara level kapabilitas saat ini dengan yang diharapkan pada masing-masing domain EDM01 dan APO02 bernilai 1 gap, APO1, APO03, APO07, APO08, dan BAI02 bernilai 2 gap.
СТУДЕНТСЬКЕ САМОВРЯДУВАННЯ ЯК СЕРЕДОВИЩЕ ФОРМУВАННЯ СОЦІОКУЛЬТУРНОЇ АКТИВНОСТІ МОЛОДІ: ІСТОРИЧНИЙ ДИСКУРС
Authors: Зленко Алла , Ісайкіна Олена 
Published: May 2021

Поняття «самоврядування» визначається як соціальний інститут, що забезпечує цілісність суспільного організму, виявлення інтересів і волі різних спільнот, участь усіх верств населення у здійсненні влади, прийнятті управлінських рішень і їхньої реалізації. Самоврядування базується на тих самих принципах, що й демократія: пріоритет більшості, формальна рівність, вільне виявлення інтересів, загальноприйняті права й обов’язки, поєднання елементів представництва та прямого волевиявлення. Студентське самоврядування як один з найдієвіших напрямків соціального становлення молоді на території нашої держави бере початок з другої половини ХІХ - поч. ХХ ст. В соціально-політичних умовах розвитку країни цього періоду студентські автономні кооперації стали основою сучасних студентських організацій. Особливістю цих об’єднань була організація культурно-освітньої діяльності, а також активна боротьба за демократію та автономію університету, захист прав та інтересів студентів.
Історичне походження сучасної моделі студентського самоврядування можна простежити з останніх років Радянського Союзу, розвитку молодіжного руху опору та політизації студентського середовища. Здатність до самоорганізації та рішучість молодих людей свідчать про те, що народження в Україні нового покоління акумулювало необхідні ресурси для іншого шляху національного розвитку.
Студентське самоврядування у ЗВО – це особлива форма самостійної суспільної діяльності студентів і аспірантів з реалізації функцій управління життям студентського колективу у відповідності з метою і задачами, що стоять перед ним. Метою студентського самоврядування є створення умов для самореалізації особистості студентів і формування в них організаторських навичок, лідерських якостей, відповідальності за результат своєї праці тощо. Діяльність органів студентського самоврядування спрямована на удосконалення навчального процесу, підвищення його якості, забезпечення виховання духовності та культури студентів, зростання у студентської молоді соціальної активності.
Використання всіх можливостей студентського самоврядування згідно з чинним законодавством дозволить: налагодити ефективну співпрацю між адміністрацією ЗВО і студентами з широкого спектру питань; створити додаткові умови для зростання якості підготовки фахівців у системі професійної освіти в Україні; забезпечити подальшу інтеграцію національної освітньої системи до європейського та світового освітнього простору.
Таким чином, з огляду на вищевказане, можна стверджувати, що від того, наскільки буде усвідомлена необхідність в ефективній системі студентського самоврядування в Україні, значною мірою залежить успішність подальшої інтеграції нашої держави до європейського та світового освітньо-наукового простору.
Anterior insula stimulation increases pain threshold in humans: a pilot study
Authors: Liu Chang-Chia , Moosa Shayan , Quigg Mark , Elias W. Jeffrey 
Published: May 2021

OBJECTIVE
Chronic pain results in an enormous societal and financial burden. Opioids are the mainstay of treatment, but opioid abuse has led to an epidemic in the United States. Nonpharmacological treatment strategies like deep brain stimulation could be applied to refractory chronic pain if safe and effective brain targets are identified. The anterior insula is a putative mediator of pain-related affective-motivational and cognitive-evaluative cerebral processing. However, the effect of anterior insula stimulation on pain perception is still unknown. Here, the authors provide behavioral and neurophysiological evidence for stimulating the anterior insula as a means of potential therapeutic intervention for patients with chronic pain.

METHODS
Six patients with epilepsy in whom intracerebral electrodes had been implanted for seizure localization were recruited to the study. The direct anterior insula stimulations were performed in the inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit while subjects were fully awake, comfortable, and without sedating medications. The effects of anterior insula stimulation were assessed with quantitative sensory testing for heat pain threshold, nociceptive-specific cutaneous laser-evoked potentials, and intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. Control stimulation of noninsular brain regions was performed to test stimulation specificity. Sham stimulations, in which no current was delivered, were also performed to control for potential placebo effects. The safety of these stimulations was evaluated by bedside physicians, real-time intracranial EEG monitoring, and electrocardiogram recordings.

RESULTS
Following anterior insula stimulations, the heat pain threshold of each patient significantly increased from baseline (p < 0.001) and correlated with stimulation intensity (regression analysis: β = 0.5712, standard error 0.070, p < 0.001). Significant changes in ongoing intracranial EEG frequency band powers (p < 0.001), reduction in laser pain intensity, and attenuated laser-evoked potentials were also observed following stimulations. Furthermore, the observed behavioral and neurophysiological effects persisted beyond the stimulations. Subjects were not aware of the stimulations, and there were no cardiovascular or untoward effects.

CONCLUSIONS
Additional, nonpharmacological therapies are imperative for the future management of chronic pain conditions and to mitigate the ongoing opioid crisis. This study suggests that direct stimulation of the anterior insula can safely alter cerebral pain processing in humans. Further investigation of the anterior insula as a potential target for therapeutic neuromodulation is underway.