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This work provides a carbon dating report of Or.7056 kept at Leiden University Library, a Persian anthology of poems with Malay interlinear translations found in Aceh. The common point raised in al...

With a highly uncertain and changing business environment, the typical way of planning a business is not particularly useful in different organizations worldwide. The current literature explores the concept of strategic Agility based on the idea of flexible planning and implementation and can pivot direction at the time of crises. Three main theories underpinning these concepts are contingency-based theory, resource-based theory, and Dynamic capability theory. These theories have one common point of view: enterprises' ability to cope with unexpected changes, survive unprecedented threats from the business environment, and take advantage of changes as opportunities. The literature has identified various variables that impact the adoption of strategic Agility in the organization, including strategic sensitivity, Resource fluidity, and Leadership unity. Some studies in the literature have found these variables as dimensions of strategic Agility. Further, the literature discussed how competitiveness could be achieved through strategic Agility at times of crisis, particularly in SMEs, which are highly prone to external problems due to limited resources and budgets.

In this paper, we construct a Halpern-type subgradient extragradient iterative algorithm which converges strongly to a common point of the f-fixed point set of a continuous f-pseudocontractive mapp...

For fresh fruits to be consumed and relished, they have to stimulate the senses of taste and smell as well as have good visual properties. In terms of the consumption of a fruit, its aroma, which constitutes the taste and odor elements, is of major importance. Therefore, the wish of consumers to eat fresh fruits is largely due to their rich aroma. The components of aroma that are found in fruits, in very low concentrations, such as ppm or ppb, can easily be perceived sensorially. Flavor, usually composed of volatile compounds, is an important criterion that enhances the appeal of fresh fruits. The aroma in fruits is composed of dozens of compounds in different concentrations. Many researchers have reported that the components of fruit aroma are caused by aldehydes, esters, alcohols, lactones, ketones, terpenoids, and other chemical compounds. The features that make these volatile compounds significant and unite them at a common point are that, even in trace amounts, they are perceived by the senses, and play an extremely effective role on the quality of the fruit. Aroma formation and development takes place in fresh fruits under highly dynamic processes. In this review, aroma biochemistry in fresh fruits and the factors affecting this dynamic process are discussed.

O presente artigo se localiza no campo da folkcomunicação, em um ponto comum da literatura, do jornalismo e da política. Oferece uma proposta de classificação temática para o folheto de política da literatura de cordel, a partir da análise de conteúdo de narrativas poéticas de caráter informativo-opinativo elaboradas sobre fatos e temas da história e do cotidiano, e denominadas “de acontecidos” entre outros termos. Discute dados de uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a diversidade temática da literatura de cordel, com ênfase nos folhetos de política, e questiona querelas que envolvem a efetividade metodológica de diferentes modelos de classificação. Folkcomunicação; Literatura de cordel; Jornalismo; Política; Classificação temática.

This paper addresses the current debates, anxieties, and perceptions around the idea of scholarly artistic research within doctoral studies, internationally and in South Africa. A common point of c...

Vascular smooth muscle biology is increasingly exploited as an interventional target in vascular disease. Vascular smooth muscle Notch3–Rho kinase–cGMP interaction has been implicated in brain and peripheral arteriopathy in CADASIL. In the present commentary, we discuss the potential implications for other, more common non-atherosclerotic microvascular diseases: INOCA and HFpEF. The relation to mechanotransduction, to cellular senescence and to sGC activators as potential intervention agents are described.

Son yıllarda muhasebe literatüründe hızla değişen ve gelişim gösteren konulardan birisi de denetim kalitesidir. Her ne kadar bu konu sıklıkla ele alınsa da kavramın tanımı üzerinde ortak bir noktaya ulaşılamadığı görülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı, muhasebe ve denetim alanındaki ulusal ve uluslararası dergilerde yayınlanan 2016-2020 yılları arasında denetim kalitesi konusuna yönelik yapılan çalışmaları genel olarak değerlendirmektir. Çalışmada muhasebe ve denetim alanında en fazla makalelerin yayınlandığı Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Auditing Studies (JAFAS), Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation İle Muhasebe ve Finansman (MUFAD), Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası (MÖDAV), Muhasebe ve Denetime Bakış ve Mali Çözüm dergilerinde denetim kalitesini konusunda yer alan toplam 30 makale değerlendirilmiştir. Dergilerde yer alan makaleler öncelikle ampirik ve teorik olarak sınıflandırılmıştır. Ayrıca çalışmalarda denetim kalitesini etkileyen ve denetim kalitesinin etkilediği faktörler ele alınmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, denetim kalitesi konusunda yayınlanan makalelerin büyük çoğunluğunun yurtdışındaki dergilerde yayınlandığı ve konunun daha çok ampirik olarak ele alındığı, ampirik çalışmaların da genel olarak borsada kayıtlı şirketler üzerinde yapıldığı, verilerin toplanmasında anket tekniğinin kullanıldığı ve analiz yöntemi olarak regresyon analizinin kullanıldığı görülmektedir.

Este artigo teórico tem como objetivos discutir acerca dos principais termos e conceitos relativos à associação “mobilidade internacional e trabalho”, presentes na Administração e na Antropologia; e argumentar a favor do incremento do diálogo entre as áreas em prol do enriquecimento teórico-empírico relativo ao tema. Dentre os termos estudados estão expatriado, autoexpatriado, flexpatriado e gestores globais, na Administração; e imigrante, diáspora, transnacional e refugiado, na Antropologia. Cada área faz um recorte específico, o que pode promover classificações reducionistas da pluralidade da vida e mostrar-se tarefa inócua ao avanço do conhecimento, haja vista a velocidade das mudanças nas relações entre países, nas motivações de deslocamento mundial e nas configurações de trabalho. Argumenta-se a favor de que o ponto em comum aos indivíduos que atravessam fronteiras remeta ao vocábulo migração – todos são migrantes, emigrantes e imigrantes – pelo qual o diálogo poderá ilustrar a dimensão diversa de vida e trabalho destes indivíduos.

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to identify and accumulate knowledge on the existing developments on project success measures. The authors aim to contribute to this debate by providing both researchers and project management professionals with reliable contemporary project success criteria that permit generalization for a proper assessment regardless of the type and context of the project.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 264 Brazilian project managers from a range of industries, sectors of activities and business areas with different levels of experience. Data analysis was performed using the R software package.FindingsIn this research, the authors propose a general performance measure of project success where different projects can grade differently using the same scale. The data analysis validated five constructs of the developed model in the Brazilian setting.Originality/valueMost of the actual project success measures used in project management literature have been tested in a specific industry or sector. Combinations of the type of project, industry, sector, project nature, stakeholders and other variables make each project unique. Thus, any effort to find a context-specific tool of measure will be an endless endeavor. To fill this gap, more general project success criteria need to be explored to offer a common point of comparison between projects. This is the motivation of the present study.

Resume Le but de cet article est d'analyser, de maniere comparative, les livres didactiques et les praxeologies mises en place par les enseignants dans leur pratique pedagogique, concernant l'enseignement des equations polynomiales du premier degre. Cette etude est faite dans le cadre de la theorie anthropologique du didactique (TAD) proposee par Yves Chevallard et ses collaborateurs (1999, 2002, 2009, 2010). La methodologie est basee sur une approche ethnographique qualitative, dans laquelle les organisations mathematiques et didactiques de trois enseignants sont analysees en les comparant a celles des livres de reference. Les resultats indiquent qu'il existe une certaine conformite entre les praxeologies a enseigner, proposees par les auteurs des manuels scolaires et les praxeologies effectivement enseignees par les professeurs en classe. Les enseignants sont les organisateurs des tâches, des techniques et de la technologie de complexite croissante (FONSECA, 2004) qui sont rendus routinieres ou problematiques en classe. La resolution d’une equation polynomiale du premier degre du type ax+b=c a ete le point commun des trois professeurs, bien que deux des trois enseignants aient aussi travaille des equations du type a 1 x+b 1 =a 2 x+b 2 . Mots-cles : Livres didactiques, Equations polynomiales du premier degre, Theorie Anthropologique du didactique. Abstract The aim of this article was to analyze, comparatively, praxeologies in didactic books and praxeologies carried out by the teacher, concerning the teaching of polynomial equations of the first degree. This study is done within the framework of the Anthropological Theory of Didactics (ATD), proposed by Yves Chevallard and his collaborators (1999, 2002, 2009, 2010). The methodology consists of a qualitative ethnographic approach, in which the mathematical and didactic organizations of three teachers were compared with those of their reference books. The results indicate that there is some conformity between the praxeologies to be taught, proposed by the authors of the textbooks, and the praxeologies effectively taught by the teachers in the classroom. Teachers are the organizers of tasks, techniques, and technology of increasing complexity (FONSECA, 2004) that are made routine or problematic in the classroom. The resolution of a first-degree polynomial equation of the type ax+b=c was the common point among the three teachers, although two of the three teachers also worked on equations of the type a 1 x+b 1 =a 2 x+b 2 . Keywords : Didactic books, Polynomial equations of the first degree, Anthropological theory of didactics.

The extreme reactions of fascination and rejection of the term “mysticism” can only be explained by the history of its use, which is presented from the most common point of view of associating it with the East, until the meaning it took in the history of Western mysticism. This article offers a reflection on the various types of mystical and aesthetic theology of the sublime throughout medieval and modern history.

El presente trabajo se refiere a la comunidad coreana en Chile y a su inserción, tanto en las corrientes migratorias en Chile como en la diáspora coreana en Latinoamérica. Para ello, este artículo analiza críticamente la literatura sobre migración, producida tanto en Corea como en Chile. El análisis de ambas perspectivas se utiliza para enfatizar un punto en común de ambas: el carácter relativamente reciente de la migración coreana, conceptualizando a los coreanos en Chile como “recién llegados”. Además, mediante una serie de entrevistas, esta investigación se enfoca en la interacción de los migrantes coreanos con “tres sociedades”: la sociedad de destino, la sociedad de origen y un espacio en el cual las sociedades de origen y destino convergen, la comunidad coreana en Chile. Los resultados de este estudio permiten retratar la vida cotidiana de los inmigrantes coreanos como serie de “conexiones” y “desconexiones” que contribuyen a explicar los procesos de aculturación de esta colectividad.

In the article, the author discusses the results of research in modern biology, ethology and brain sciences that are related to phenomena observed in psychotherapy. From the proposed combination emerges a common search area for these various fields of knowledge, which is research on the affective and social life of people and other animals. Taking this into account, the author proposes that the theory of evolution may be the common point of reference and cooperation for these fields of knowledge. At the same time, he draws attention to the fact, that the psychodynamic approach, probably mainly the concept proposed by O.F. Kernberg and his team, most fully refers to the discussed phenomena.

In the making of a new home, immigrants have always wanted to settle with people that share similar religious beliefs, given that religion is the only common point that offers universality contrary to culture and other social factors that are subject to change in respect with the surrounding. Given the increase in the global population statistics of the Lutheran church, this article presented a case study of the lives and activities of immigrants of Lutheran origin in Kenya. Based on the existing literature, factors like the religiosity, culture and language of the host community will be analyzed. Moreover, the major finding of this study identifies that the separation between immigrants and locals is based on the fact that there is lack of a common language between the two parties. Emphasis was put on language as the biggest unifying factor. A realization of the factors that hinder integration of immigrants into the host society as explained in this article will aid in the formulation of new policies by the Lutheran church of Kenya and as well go a long way in resolving the existing barriers to immigrant integration

El presente escrito esboza un planteo del tema de la verdad en Jacques Lacan y Jacques Derrida, al tiempo que pone en primer plano los puntos controversiales entre ambos autores. No constituye un rastreo exhaustivo de la concepción de verdad en uno y otro; antes bien, realiza un relevamiento de los ejes según los cuales se aloja esta temática en cada uno y los virajes que se operan a lo largo de sus producciones. Deconstrucción y psicoanálisis están más cerca de lo que estos dos grandes representantes están dispuestos a admitir. El artículo concluye, pues, tratando de situar los puntos irreconciliables de una y otra perspectiva, así como aquello que podría constituir un punto en común en el abordaje de la problemática de la verdad. This paper outlines a statement of the truth issues in Jacques Lacan and Jacques Derrida, while it puts in the forefront the controversial points between both authors. It doesn’t constitute an exhaustive tracking of the conception of truth in their works; instead of that, it makes a survey of the axes according to which this theme is placed in each one and the variations operated throughout its productions. Deconstruction and psychoanalysis are closer to what these two great authors are willing to admit. The article concludes, then, trying to situate the irreconcilable points of both perspectives, as well as what could constitute a common point in the approach to the problematic of truth. Fil: Frucella, María Laura. Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Facultad de Psicología. Rosario; Argentina

In this paper, we introduce a novel algorithm for finding a common point of the solution set of a class of equilibrium problems involving pseudo-monotone bifunctions and satisfying the Lipschitz-ty...

Problems of nonsmooth nonconvex dynamic optimization, optimal control (in discrete time), including feedback control, and machine learning are considered from a common point of view. An analogy between controlling discrete dynamical systems and multilayer neural network learning problems with nonsmooth objective functionals and connections is traced. Methods for computing generalized gradients for such systems based on the Hamilton–Pontryagin functions are developed. Gradient (stochastic) algorithms for optimal control and learning are extended to nonconvex nonsmooth dynamic systems.

O presente estudo visa caracterizar a configuração regional do setor farmacêutico brasileiro, tendo por base as abordagens de sistemas regionais e setoriais de inovação. Para tanto, foram analisados dados secundários do setor produtivo e de ciência e tecnologia de cinco estados da federação – Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Goiás, Minas Gerais e Pernambuco. Os resultados indicam queda de participação do setor farmacêutico na atividade econômica de Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo, enquanto Goiás destacou-se pelo crescimento. Contudo, São Paulo e Rio permanecem em posição de destaque quanto à capacitação científica, abrigando maior número de instituições de pesquisa e cursos superiores e de pós-graduação voltados ao setor. As políticas estaduais refletem estratégias heterogêneas, mas que apresentam como ponto comum a concessão de diferentes modalidades de incentivos fiscais. O estudo apresentado identifica aspectos político-econômicos relevantes à elaboração de políticas públicas para o fortalecimento do setor farmacêutico, especialmente, no Rio de Janeiro.

Although there have been lots of debates about the reason of downfall of the great Roman general Antony, there is exactly one forefront reason in his destruction, it is Cleopatra herself. Her subversive power over Antony together with her manipulative and seductive power leads to the gradual breakdown of the male protagonist Antony and his destruction at the end. Thus, to understand the full aspect of his downfall as one of the triumvirs of the great Roman Empire, we have to know exactly, who Cleopatra is and what role her characteristics played in Antony’s downfall as a woman. Shakespeare’s Cleopatra even today regarded by some as the source of beauty and by some as the source of manipulation but the common point for most people; it would not be possible to describe her within the limited definitions of woman in patriarchal society and one would need more than these, at least, for Cleopatra. Regarding the different approaches and criticisms about the downfall of the protagonist Antony, my aim in this article is to show how Cleopatra as an outstanding female model in ancient ages led to the downfall of the male protagonist of Shakespeare’s play the great Roman general Antony by using her special feminine characteristics such as her beauty, her tempting words and speeches and also her seductive wiles against patriarchal assumptions that leads her to being condemned as a femme fatale. In this perspective, in the play of Shakespeare Cleopatra’s character is worth being analyzed whether she plays a submissive or a subversive role in the collapse of Antony.

Among a big number of forms of relations, which the collaboration of a minimum of two entities may be based on, it is important in the context of the science and business environment to find a reference point connecting these entities. If it is necessary to integrate two sectors, this process is complex. The solution to this problem is to find a common point of reference. On the example of strengthening the ties between business and science sectors, the merging function is adopted by selected smart specializations in the European, national and regional areas. This article uses the example of Zielona Góra, analysing the smart specializations of the Lubuskie voivodship and the research group specifying entrepreneurs and scientists performing their activities in this city the potential of permanent relationship was assessed, which may become the basis for identifying barriers and opportunities in the context of building a lasting relationship.

Robots that have different forms and capabilities are used in a wide variety of situations; however, one common point to all robots interacting with humans is their ability to communicate with them. In addition to verbal communication or purely communicative movements, robots can also use their embodiment to generate expressive movements while achieving a task, to convey additional information to its human partner. This article surveys state-of-the-art techniques that generate whole-body expressive movements in robots and robot avatars. We consider different embodiments such as wheeled, legged, or flying systems and the different metrics used to evaluate the generated movements. Finally, we discuss future areas of improvement and the difficulties to overcome to develop truly expressive motions in artificial agents.

An outbreak investigation was initiated in September 2019, following a notification to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of an unusually high number of dogs with acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea (AHD) in Oslo. Diagnostic testing by reporting veterinarians had not detected a cause. The official investigation sought to identify a possible common cause, the extent of the outbreak and prevent spread. Epidemiological data were collected through a survey to veterinarians and interviews with dog owners. Diagnostic investigations included necropsies and microbiological, parasitological and toxicological analysis of faecal samples and food. In total, 511 dogs with acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea were registered between 1 August and 1 October. Results indicated a common point source for affected dogs, but were inconclusive with regard to common exposures. A notable finding was that 134 of 325 faecal samples (41%) cultured positive for Providencia alcalifaciens. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of 75 P. alcalifaciens isolates from 73 dogs revealed that strains from 51 dogs belonged to the same WGS clone. Findings point to P. alcalifaciens as implicated in the outbreak, but investigations are needed to reveal the pathogenic potential of P. alcalifaciens in dogs and its epidemiology.

Resumen El presente artículo trata del surgimiento del Comité de Defensa Popular, en Chihuahua en el año de 1972. El ensayo propone que este Comité surgió debido a la convergencia de luchas sociales que venían ocurriendo durante la década de 1960, de manera separada. La convergencia ocurrió, primero, debido a la acción de un grupo político-militar y la represión que siguió; y segundo, debido a las redes de relación que se habían tejido entre quienes participaron en las distintas luchas sociales. El artículo, por esa razón, describe la trayectoria de los grupos armados y de los movimientos estudiantil, urbano popular y sindical: el CDP fue punto de llegada para todos ellos. La protesta social posterior evidenció un cambio cualitativo, debido a la unión de fuerzas y coordinación de acciones. Abstract This article discusses the People's Defense Committee (CDP), organized in the city of Chihuahua (Mexico) in 1972. The Committee, we argue here, emerged as the result of a convergence process of social struggles taking place separately through the 1960s. Such convergence occurred, first, due to the action of a political-military group and the repression that followed; and second, due to the networks of relationships that had been emerged among those involved in the various social struggles. For this reason, this article describes the path of the armed groups and the student, urban popular and union movements in Chihuahua: the CDP was a common point of arrival. The subsequent social protest was qualitatively different because of the strength gained by unified and concerted actions. Resumo O presente artigo trata do surgimento do Comitê de Defesa Popular na cidade de Chihuahua no ano de 1972. O texto propõe que este Comitê surgiu devido à convergência de diferentes lutas sociais que vinham ocorrendo ao longo da década de 1960. Esta convergência aconteceu, primeiro, devido à ação de um grupo político-militar e da repressão desencadeada contra ele, e, segundo, graças às redes de relação que haviam sido tecidas entre aqueles que participaram nas distintas lutas sociais. O artigo, por esta razão, descreve a trajetória dos grupos armados e dos movimentos estudantil, urbano popular e sindical: o CDP foi o campo de chegada para todos eles. O protesto social posterior evidenciou uma transformação qualitativa como resultado da união das forças e da coordenação das ações. Résumé Cet article traite de l'émergence du Comité de défense populaire, à Chihuahua en 1972. L'essai propose que ce Comité soit né en raison de la convergence des luttes sociales qui s'étaient produites tout au long des années 1960, séparément. La convergence s'est produite, d'abord, en raison de l'action d'un groupe politico-militaire et de la répression qui a suivi; et deuxièmement, en raison des réseaux de relations tissés entre ceux qui ont participé aux différentes luttes sociales. L'article, pour cette raison, décrit la trajectoire des groupes armés et des mouvements étudiants, populaires urbains et syndicaux: le CDP a été le point d'arrivée pour tous. La protestation sociale qui a suivi a mis en évidence un changement qualitatif, dû à l'union des forces et à la coordination des actions.

Engineering practice has a high impact on contemporary society. The international scientific publication recognizes a broad consensus on the need to incorporate ethical education in engineering courses as essential. It is also noted that the way to incorporate and promote it, as well as the skills to be acquired, is not consensual, this being an area with a research deficit, especially on the skills to be acquired. In view of this, the present study aims to investigate what ethics skills are required for engineering graduates in the face of the challenges of the future. To this end, it was considered necessary to identify which ethical competences are necessary for engineering graduates recognized in scientific research in the area. The competences identified have the common point of helping to face and find ethical and responsible solutions to the challenge of sustainability. But there is also a strong focus on promoting professional and ethical responsibility, understanding the role of engineering in society and raising awareness of the negative consequences of technology.

Organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) are often manufactured and studied where the common point of interest is the characteristic current-voltage curve. Apart from the usual electron-hole recombination, inadvertently introduced, or not, “external" ions can induce unexpected effects. Among them are the "primary processes”, where the first forward bias scan is systematically very different from all subsequent ones. This curve shows two current “bumps” that disappear on all subsequent scans. The first bump is already explained in terms of ionic currents. This paper describes a different model in terms of the Cabrera-Mott oxidation process.

This study focuses on a constrained consensus problem of heterogeneous linear multi-agent systems with nonconvex input constraints and switching graphs. A distributed control algorithm with the time-varying gain is presented to ensure the control input of each agent to stay in a nonconvex set and make all agents reach to a common point. Through the method of nonnegative matrices, we obtain the sufficient conditions for the consensus of the system. It is shown that all agents can reach a consensus as long as the union of communication graphs contains spanning trees. Finally, simulations are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Dendrimers are synthetic polymers that grow in three dimensions into well-defined structures. Their morphological appearance resembles a number of trees connected by a common point. Dendritic nanoparticles have been studied for a large number of pharmaceutical and biomedical applications including gene and drug delivery, clinical diagnosis and MRI. Despite the application of dendrimers, research is still in its childhood in comparison with liposomes and other nanomaterials. They are now playing a key role in several therapeutic strategies, with dendrimer-based products in clinical trials. The aim of this review is to describe the state-of-the-art of biomedical applications of dendrimers – and dendrimer conjugates – such as drug and gene delivery and antiviral activity.