bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Location factors in corporate location decisions. Is the relevance of soft factors really increasing?
Authors: Masch Christina
Published: April 2022

For a long time, it was assumed that hard location factors (e.g. workforce, land) were the primary influence on the location decisions of firms. In the course of the tertiarization of the economy and linked increases in the qualification of employees as well as changes in values and timemodels, soft location factors (e.g. image, cultural offerings) are expected to gain in importance. Therefore, this paper examines whether the importance of soft location factors has really increased in comparison to traditional, hard location factors. For this purpose, company surveys conducted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mittlerer Niederrhein (Germany) in 2002 and 2017 are analysed. More than 1,000 firms took part in both surveys and evaluated more than 50 location factors in terms of their importance. The results of the study show that the importance of soft location factors related to quality of life (e.g. safety, image) and the city centre (e.g. parking) increased significantly over this time period. In comparison, the importance of the hard location factors stagnated or even decreased (without including the factor information and communication infrastructure). These results provide indications for the local authorities concerning which site conditions are important for retaining firms or attracting new companies in the future.
SÜLEYMÂN-NÂME’NİN 77. CİLDİNDE METAFORİK UNSURLAR
Authors: GADDAR Zeliha
Published: April 2022

Süleymân-nâme, Firdevsî tarafından XV. yüzyıl sonları ile XVI. yüzyıl başlarında yazılmıştır. Manzum-mensur karışık biçimde yazılan Süleymân-nâme, Firdevsî’nin 81 ciltlik en hacimli eseridir. Bu makalede Firdevsî’nin Süleymân-nâme’sinin 77. cildindeki manzum kısımlar metaforik açıdan incelenmiştir. Dilin dili olarak tanımlanan metaforlar hayatı, kendimizi ve diğerlerini anlamanın tek yoludur. Metafor, sadece dille ilgili bir unsur değildir; düşüncenin ayrılmaz unsurudur. Metafor kullanımı, insan zihninin yeni anlamlar üretmek açısından yaratıcılığını göstermektedir. Edebî eserlerin özellikle manzum eserlerin anlaşılması noktasında önemli rol üstlenen metaforlar, onları kullananların dil ve düşünce dünyasını ortaya koyar. İçinde bulunulan çağın ve kültürün yansıtıcısı olan metaforlar, edebî geleneğin günümüze aktarılmasını sağlaması açısından da önem taşımaktadır.
XX. YÜZYIL BAŞINDA OSMANLI TEBAASININ JİMNASTİĞE BAKIŞI VE JİMNASTİK ADI ALTINDA BAŞLATTIKLARI BAĞIMSIZLIK HAREKETLERİ
Authors: KARADOĞAN Umut C.
Published: April 2022

Dünya üzerinde tatbik edilen modern sporlar, Osmanlı Devleti topraklarına “Türk Modernleşmesi” olarak adlandırılabileceğimiz Tanzimat Dönemi ile girmeye başlamış, siyasal, kültürel, hukuki özgürleşmenin ilk aşamasının kaydedildiği Meşrutiyet devrinde de çeşitliliğini artırmak suretiyle mevcut yeni dönemin getirdiği özgürlük ortamından yararlanmıştır. 1909 yılında çıkarılan Cemiyetler Kanunu ile birlikte, Osmanlı topraklarında Batılı devletlerinde tesiri ile azınlıklar arasında başlayan legal örgütlenmelerin temelleri de yine jimnastik cemiyetleri vasıtası ile atılmış ve süreç etnik milliyetçilik ekseninde şekillenmiştir. Osmanlı azınlıklarının toplumsal olarak “var olma” mücadeleleri ulus bilincinin gelişmesi, sosyal dayanışma bağlarının kuvvetlenmesi, ortak kültür oluşturma ve sürdürme noktasında, cemiyet kültürünün “mikro milliyetçilik” konvansiyonuyla jimnastiğin kullanılarak desteklenmesi çabasına gidilmiştir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın amacı, Osmanlı modernleşme süreci içerisinde spor algısının geçirdiği değişim ve bunun jimnastik sporu üzerinden Türk ve azınlık toplumu üstündeki tesirini tespit edebilmektir.
FUZÛLÎ’DEN ERZURUMLU EMRAH’A VE SÜMMÂNÎ’YE İZLER
Authors: ÜST ERDEM Sibel
Published: April 2022

Klasik edebiyat üzerinde yapılan en yoğun tartışmalara konu olan tarafı; gerçek hayattan uzaklığı ve halktan kopuk olduğu iddiasıdır. Ancak klasik edebiyat yüzyıllar boyu süren tekâmülünü tamamlayınca XVI. yüzyıldan sonra halk edebiyatının dilini de etkilemeye başlar. XVIII. yüzyıla gelindiğinde halk edebiyatı şairleri de neredeyse aynı kelime ve anlam dünyası bağlamında şiirler ortaya koymaya başlamışlardır. Klasik tarzda yazan şairlerin saray şairi olduğu iddiası, halktan ve gerçek hayattan uzaklığın birer kanıtı gibi görülse de aslında klasik tarz içinde saraydan yakınlık, himaye gören şairlerin sayısı da iki elin parmaklarını geçmez. Sonuç olarak iki tarzda da şiir söyleyen şairler aynı halkın bireyleridir ve birbirlerini etkilemedikleri, birbirlerinden uzak oldukları söylenemez. Bunun en güzel örneklerinden biri makaleye konu edinilen şairlerdir. Yaşadıkları coğrafya itibariyle Fuzûlî’den oldukça uzak olsalar da onun yazdığı tarzda yazmak, anlam dünyası ile şiire yaklaşmak konusunda Erzurumlu Emrah da Sümmanî de oldukça başarılıdır.
PAIR PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCES OF PROSPECTIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES TEACHERS
Authors: ALBAYRAK Ebru , POLAT Elif
Published: April 2022

This study aims to reveal the opinions and experiences of undergraduate students regarding a pair programming method used in their programming course. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect data for the study. The pair programming method required students to work in pairs throughout the semester. The participants of the study consist of 29 sophomores from computer education and instructional technologies department enrolled on the programming languages course. Collaboration Experiences, Team Member Evaluation, and Self-Assessment forms and a semi-structured interview form were used to collect data. The findings indicate that all the students were positive about the lessons. According to the students, collaboration within pairs was carried out successfully. At the end of the course, students stated that the lessons were sufficient for coding, and they achieved a good performance. In addition, the students were satisfied with the collaboration of their partner and the opportunities they had to improve their communication skills thorough pair programming. In addition, students emphasized that pair programming reduced the instructor’s workload. However, a few students also stated that the process had some limitations. The findings of the study will be useful particularly for instructors while designing programming instruction.
TRANSPORTATION MODE CHOICE AND OBESITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE STUDENT IN YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA
Authors: Mizwar Michdarul , Astiti Dewi , Aji Arif Sabta , Siswati Tri
Published: April 2022

Background: The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide. Indonesia has also experienced a similar rising trend in obesity, especially in adolescents. The current phenomena is shifting mode of transportation from active to passive.Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the correlation between transportation mode and obesity in high school adolescents in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was created and a total of 238 adolescent girls in class XI from all high schools/equivalents in Bantul, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia  was recruited. Data were collected in February-May 2017. Data characteristics, duration and mode of transportation were collected using a structured questionnaire. In addition, body mass index measured to determine obesity. A logistic regression analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.0.Results: Subjects who used passive transportation mode had a risk of having obesity (OR 5.63, 95% CI: 1.71-8.52). Furthermore, passive transport duration >15 minutes increased the risk of obesity (OR 2.51, 95% CI: 1.07-5.99), while active transport >15 minutes was a protective factor (OR: 0.21 95% CI: 0.19-0.89).Conclusions: There were correlation between the type and duration of the transportation mode used with obesity in adolescent girls.
Black Gold, Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea: Daunting Task for the Navy Along the Coast of Ghana
Authors: Boateng Nana
Published: April 2022

The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) is now a hotspot for maritime piracy and armed robbery. The interest in this region is bothered on the Modus Operandi of the pirates in these waters. The attacks are well planned and executed, and though sometimes vicious, their focus is mainly on getting their hands on the ship’s cargo mostly oil. The term ‘Petro Piracy’ has evolved because of this practice. Additionally, Pirate Action Group (PAG) attack and Kidnapping For Ransom (KFR) frequently occur in these areas. The maritime situation does not end with piracy and armed robbery alone but other acts such as illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, trafficking of illegal drugs, people and firearms. Keeping these sea lanes remains a daunting task for navies and coast guards in this region who have logistical challenges and technical support to effectively engage head-on with these pirates. With the recent oil finds in the Gulf of Guinea and the coast of Ghana in particular, the situation has become even more precarious as pirates in this region become better equipped and emboldened. Ghana has her oil offshore and is drilled using the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) system. The Offloading part makes the FPSO very vulnerable to attacks by armed robbers. This paper considers the challenges faced in maritime security along this sea corridor and the efforts by the Ghana Navy, Regional and Foreign Navies in their joint coordinated strategies to curb this overarching threat.
Climate Change Implications for the Public Finances and Fiscal Policy: An Agenda for Future Research and Filling the Gaps in Scholarly Work
Authors: de Mello Luiz , Martinez-Vazquez Jorge
Published: April 2022

Climate change will pose a major challenge for humanity in future decades. Central to the policy debate are its implications for the public finances and the conduct of fiscal policy more generally. This editorial outlines the budgetary effects, the regulatory and standard-setting challenges, internal governmental organisational changes, and the resource reallocation implications of policies to control climate change and their efficient implementation. The scope for further work – both theoretical and empirical – to bridge existing gaps in the related economics literature is then discussed. Finally, the editorial outlines research questions and first steps on an agenda for policy-relevant research.
Assessment of climatic conditions for tourism in Xinjiang, China
Authors: Cao Kaijun , Gao Jun
Published: April 2022

Tourism is a highly climate-sensitive sector, and the suitability of climate and weather can be a central motivation for travel. Through the tourism climate index (TCI), this study uses daily data from the period of 1980 to 2014 to identify the spatial and temporal distribution of climatic conditions in Xinjiang of China with regard to its climatic attractiveness for general tourism. The analytical results indicate that the climatic conditions of the most suitable months for tourism in Xinjiang are April, May, September, and October. The best climatic condition (TCI > 80) for tourism activities is found in September in most parts of Xinjiang, except for central Tianshan and Turpan Basins. The climate is not attractive for tourism in Xinjiang during the winter months. The annual average number of climatically suitable days (TCI > 70) are the highest in northwestern Aksu, most parts of Kashgar, and western Hotan. Most parts of northern Xinjiang are favorable for summer travel, with high TCI scores and a high average number of climatically suitable days. By contrast, tourist areas in southern and eastern Xinjiang have favorable climatic conditions during Spring and Autumn. These results can provide useful information to both tourists and the tourism industry.
First report of biocellulose production by an indigenous yeast,Pichia kudriavzeviiUSM-YBP2
Authors: Jasme Nurshafiqah , Elangovan Jananisri , Mohd Yahya Ahmad Ramli , Md Noh Nur Asshifa , Bustami Yazmin
Published: April 2022

Herein, we describe the first report ofPichiastrain producing biocellulose (BC). This yeast was isolated from rotten pineapple and was identified asPichia kudriavzeviiUSM-YBP2 using 18S rDNA analysis. The formation of pellicle was characterized using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Based on SEM analysis, pellicles are presented as an interwoven network of fibers. Next, to produce high BC, optimization was conducted using different carbon and nitrogen sources, carbon and nitrogen concentrations, inoculum size, and cultivation condition. The optimized parameters for maximum BC production were as follows: glucose 8.0% (w/v), peptone 2.0% (w/v), yeast extract 0.5% (w/v), disodium phosphate 0.270% (w/v), citric acid 0.115% (w/v), ethanol 0.5% (v/v), and inoculum size 10% (v/v). The production yield is 12.24 ± 0.43 g/L and the productivity of 0.128 g/L/h. Then, BC was further treated using sulfuric acid to destructuring to bionanocellulose (BNC) and was characterized using the transmission electron microscope (TEM), attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. After acid hydrolysis treatment, BNC showed a spherical shape as in TEM. Interestingly, BNC characteristic band displayed high similarity with cellulose from other bacterial species. Moreover, BNC showed high crystallinity index (∼82%) as estimated using XRD. Thus, our findings substantiated that strain USM-YBP2 showed remarkable BNC production with unique BNC property that can be further explored in various applications.
Thermal ageing performance evaluation of TUK and Nomex-910 papers in natural monoesters
Authors: Mengounou Ghislain Mengata , Boyekong Gerard Ombick , Nkouetcha Emeric Tchamdjio , Imano Adolphe Moukengue
Published: April 2022

This paper is devoted to a comparative analysis of thermal ageing tests of Thermally Upgraded Kraft (TUK) and Nomex-910 papers dipped in palm kernel oil methyl ester (MEPKO), at 110, 130, and 150 °C, for 96 h each. After ageing, paper breakdown voltage (BDV), oils’ dissipation factor, dielectric constant and oxidation stability were determined. Nomex’s BDV was greater than TUK BDV. However, the dissipation factor of the Nomex samples is slightly higher than that of TUK, and the dielectric constant has the opposite behaviour. In addition, the decay content of Nomex/MEPKO was greater than with TUK/MEPKO. These experimental findings indicate that Nomex can be mainly used in high voltage, and TUK in medium voltage power transformers respectively, to allow judicious use of their individual characteristics and money savings.
Exosomal hsa_circ_0000519 modulates the NSCLC cell growth and metastasis via miR-1258/RHOV axis
Authors: Wang Rui , Liu Hongliu , Dong Mingqiang , Huang Dan , Yi Jun
Published: April 2022

This study aims to explore the function and mechanism of exosomal circ_0000519 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) development. Expression of circ_0000519, microRNA (miR)-1258, and Ras homolog gene family V (RHOV) in serum samples of NSCLC patients or cell lines were examined via quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. The function of circ_0000519 was evaluated through 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) staining, colony formation, transwell, Western blotting, xenograft, and immunohistochemistry analyses. The binding relationship was evaluated by a dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay. Results showed that circ_0000519 abundance was enhanced in the serum samples of NSCLC patients and cells. circ_0000519 knockdown suppressed the cell growth by decreasing the colony-formation ability and Cyclin D1 expression and inhibited cell metastasis via reducing migration, invasion, and levels of Vimentin and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9). circ_0000519 overexpression promoted cell growth and metastasis. circ_0000519 was carried by exosomes and knockdown of exosomal circ_0000519 suppressed the cell growth and metastasis. miR-1258 was downregulated in NSCLC cells and targeted by circ_0000519. RHOV was targeted by miR-1258 and upregulated in the NSCLC cells. miR-1258 knockdown or RHOV overexpression attenuated the influence of exosomal circ_0000519 knockdown on cell growth and metastasis. Exosomal circ_0000519 knockdown decreased xenograft tumor growth. Collectively, the knockdown of exosomal circ_0000519 repressed the cell growth and metastasis in NSCLC through the miR-1258/RHOV axis, which provided a new insight into NSCLC development and treatment.
miR-455-5p enhances 5-fluorouracil sensitivity in colorectal cancer cells by targeting PIK3R1 and DEPDC1
Authors: Lou Tingting , Zhang Luqing , Jin Zongshan , Miao Chundi , Wang Jinqiu , Ke Kongliang
Published: April 2022

Our previous study has demonstrated that miR-455-5p was a tumor suppressor in colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed to investigate the role of miR-455-5p in 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) in CRC. The expression of miR-455-5p, PIK3R1, and DEPDC1 was analyzed in HT-29 cells after treatment with different concentrations (0, 0.5, 2.5, and 12.5 μM) of 5-Fu. The effects of miR-455-5p on cell proliferation and apoptosis were analyzed by CCK-8 and flow cytometry. PIK3R1 and DEPDC1 were overexpressed to measure the mechanism of miR-455-5p on 5-Fu sensitivity. And the direct binding between miR-455-5p and DEPDC1 was detected by a dual-luciferase reporter assay. We found that miR-455-5p decreased, while PIK3R1 and DEPDC1 increased after 5-Fu treatment. miR-455-5p mimic significantly suppressed cell viability and elevated cell apoptosis in 5-Fu-treated HT-29 cells, whereas miR-455-5p inhibitor showed the opposite effects. Overexpression of PIK3R1 and DEPDC1 could attenuate the effects of miR-455-5p mimic on the viability and apoptosis of 5-Fu-treated cells. miR-455-5p could directly bind to DEPDC1 in HT-29 cells. In conclusion, miR-455-5p enhanced 5-Fu sensitivity by targeting PIK3R1 and DEPDC1 in CRC. This study provides a novel role of miR-455-5p in CRC and restoring miR-455-5p might be a therapeutic strategy to enhance chemosensitivity to 5-Fu.
Matrix eigenvalue solver based on reconfigurable photonic neural network
Authors: Liao Kun , Li Chentong , Dai Tianxiang , Zhong Chuyu , Lin Hongtao , Hu Xiaoyong , Gong Qihuang
Published: April 2022

The solution of matrix eigenvalues has always been a research hotspot in the field of modern numerical analysis, which has important value in practical application of engineering technology and scientific research. Despite the fact that currently existing algorithms for solving the eigenvalues of matrices are well-developed to try to satisfy both in terms of computational accuracy and efficiency, few of them have been able to be realized on photonic platform. The photonic neural network not only has strong judgment in solving inference tasks due to the superior learning ability, but also makes full use of the advantages of photonic computing with ultrahigh speed and ultralow energy consumption. Here, we propose a strategy of an eigenvalue solver for real-value symmetric matrices based on reconfigurable photonic neural networks. The strategy shows the feasibility of solving the eigenvalues of real-value symmetric matrices of n × n matrices with locally connected networks. Experimentally, we demonstrate the task of solving the eigenvalues of 2 × 2, 3 × 3, and 4 × 4 real-value symmetric matrices based on graphene/Si thermo-optical modulated reconfigurable photonic neural networks with saturated absorption nonlinear activation layer. The theoretically predicted test set accuracy of the 2 × 2 matrices is 93.6% with the measured accuracy of 78.8% in the experiment by the standard defined for simplicity of comparison. This work not only provides a feasible solution for the on-chip integrated photonic realization of eigenvalue solving of real-value symmetric matrices, but also lays the foundation for a new generation of intelligent on-chip integrated all-optical computing.
Perforated steel block of realizing large ductility under compression: Parametric study and stress–strain modeling
Authors: Zhou Yingwu , Zhuang Li , Hu Zhiheng , Hu Biao , Huang Xiaoxu , Li Shan , Guo Menghuan , Zhu Zhongfeng
Published: April 2022

On one hand, the nature of linear elastic up to brittle rupture hinders the application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as reinforcement in the concrete member due to the displacement ductility demand of structures. On the other hand, FRP bars are equipped with many irreplaceable advantages as reinforcement in concrete structures. To resolve this contradiction, a possible solution is to use the so-called compression yield (CY) structural system and the ductility of a concrete beam incorporating a CY system comes from the compressive side rather than the tensile side. Thus, the development of material in the compressive side (CY material) with well-designed mechanical properties (strength, stiffness, and ductility) is a key challenge. In this study, the CY material is developed by perforating the mild steel block and then substantiated by the test results. Then, experimentally calibrated finite element models are used to conduct systematic parametric studies, based on which parametric equations are proposed to predict the stiffness and ultimate strength of the CY material. Finally, theoretical constitutive models are developed to predict the stress–strain response of perforated steel block under compression and a reasonably acceptable agreement is reached between the model predictions and the test results.
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, High Altitude Cerebral Edema, and Acute Mountain Sickness: an enhanced opinion from the High Andes – La Paz, Bolivia 3,500 m
Authors: Zubieta-Calleja Gustavo R. , Zubieta-DeUrioste Natalia
Published: April 2022

Traveling to high altitudes for entertainment or work is sometimes associated with acute high altitude pathologies. In the past, scientific literature from the lowlander point of view was primarily based on mountain climbing. Sea level scientists developed all guidelines, but they need modifications for medical care in high altitude cities. Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, and High Altitude Cerebral Edema are medical conditions that some travelers can face. We present how to diagnose and treat acute high altitude pathologies, based on 51 years of high altitude physiology research and medical practice in hypobaric hypoxic diseases in La Paz, Bolivia (3,600 m; 11,811 ft), at the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (HAPPI – IPPA). These can occasionally present after flights to high altitude cities, both in lowlanders or high-altitude residents during re-entry. Acute high altitude ascent diseases can be adequately diagnosed and treated in high altitude cities following the presented guidelines. Treating these high-altitude illnesses, we had no loss of life. Traveling to a high altitude with sound medical advice should not be feared as it has many benefits. Nowadays, altitude descent and evacuation are not mandatory in populated highland cities, with adequate medical resources.
A new strategy for cathodic protection of steel in fresh water using an aluminum electrode as an impressed current anode: a case study
Authors: Deyab Mohamed A. , Al-Qhatani Mohsen Mohammed
Published: April 2022

In fresh water, aluminum cannot be used as a galvanic anode for the cathodic protection (CP) system because the accumulation of oxide films causes the electrochemical potential to change to an extremely noble potential (passivation). To work correctly, aluminum anodes often require chloride ions in the electrolyte. Because impressed current anodes are fairly inert, the anode component corrodes at an extremely low rate. The present case study focused on a novel strategy for employing aluminum anode as an impressed current anode for cathodic protection inside a fresh water storage tank made of X65 steel. According to the impressed current scenario, 0.6 A of current supply and 0.33 V of voltage were required to properly protect the X65 steel tank’s internal surface area of 421 m2. Prior to the implementation of cathodic protection, the potentials varied from −0.474 to −0.509 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). After 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days of cathodic protection, the potential values inside the protection zone showed a significant change (−0.800 and −1.150 V vs. Ag/AgCl). The results demonstrate that aluminum anodes with a considerable performance (current capacity) and a minimal consumption level can really be employed as impressed current anodes in fresh water applications.
Residual Strength of Liquefied Soil: The Effect of Induced Partial Saturation
Authors: Gates Ian D. , Ghayoomi Majid
Published: April 2022

Post-liquefaction response and residual strength play important roles in stability assessment of liquefied ground. Considering the recent advancements in the application of induced partial saturation for liquefaction mitigation, the state of knowledge in estimating the residual strength should be extended for liquefied desaturated soils. In this paper, the residual strength response of a clean sand at different saturation levels was investigated using a ring shear device. Direct air injection was used to desaturate the soil, which helped with mitigating the liquefaction under cyclic loading. However, by raising the shear strain level, both saturated and partially saturated soils were liquefied, followed by residual strength measurement. Results indicate that the residual strength increased with a reduction of the saturation level because of the change in compressibility and consequent volume reduction. In addition, the strain-rate dependency of the residual strength was confirmed because an increase of shear strain rate resulted in an increase in residual strength under both saturated and partially saturated conditions.
Fighting for Africa
Authors: Blyden Nemata
Published: April 2022

A former foreign correspondent argues in his new book that Africa has been denied its rightful position as an actor at the center of global history.
Why Critical Race Theory Matters
Authors: Martinez Aja Y.
Published: April 2022

On September 22, 2020, the 45th President of the United States issued an “Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” This executive order took specific aim at Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the ideology responsible for creating a supposed “different vision” of America. This comment argues that CRT provides society a necessary (even crucial) way to look at how the law and other policies within institutions, such as schools, function in ways that racially privilege some and discriminate against others—it is an additional way of seeing, an alternative lens. CRT better prepares us as teachers, leaders, researchers, and activists to be institutionally and pedagogically antiracist. CRT serves to expose, analyze, and challenge majoritarian stories of racialized privilege. CRT can help to strengthen traditions of social, political, and cultural survivance and justice. CRT teaches us that “construction of another world—a socially and racially just world—is possible” (Yosso 14–15). Critical Race Theory matters.
Colonial Galant: Three Analytical Perspectives from the Chiquitano Missions
Authors: Grant Roger Mathew
Published: April 2022

During the eighteenth century, a vibrant tradition of choral and orchestral music flourished among the Chiquitano Indigenous people. Coerced into entering Jesuit missions in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru (now eastern Bolivia) the Chiquitano first heard and then began to make music in a European style. Archival sources preserve several operas and large-scale liturgical compositions written entirely in the Chiquitano language and attributed to Indigenous composers. Unlike the heavy counterpoint of other New World sacred music, this repertoire is characterized by simple harmonies, regular cadence patterns, and transparent textures. In three analytical vignettes, this article explains how the galant style of this mission music helped to achieve the colonial aims of European settlers. Previous scholars have generally celebrated the exceptional status of this unusual body of music and pointed to it as proof of an isolated set of instances in which traditional power hierarchies between colonizers and Indigenous colonized were unstable. Drawing on Brian Larkin, Homi Bhabha, and Franz Fanon, this article by contrast suggests that the specific aesthetic forms produced by the Chiquitano were vital in helping to shape them as colonial subjects. The galant style of their music was both easy to participate in and impressive to experience. Taking this seriously means rewriting our European narrative of the galant and retelling it, in part, as one of cultural imperialism and colonial hegemony.
Implementation of Corruption on Law Enforcement in the Criminal Justice System in Indonesia
Authors: Hasna Ariza , Jaya Nyoman Serikat Putra
Published: April 2022

The increase in criminal acts of corruption has brought disasters not only to the life of the nation and state in general, but also can cause various weaknesses in the lives of future generations. For this reason, strict, consistent and non-discriminatory law enforcement is needed for corruptors. However, law enforcement in the Criminal Justice System in Indonesia is still unable to carry out maximum law enforcement against corruption perpetrators, because there are still some weaknesses and problems, judging from the regulatory aspects there are still overlapping arrangements, the quality of the judiciary still needs to be improved because it has not been able to create justice in the public, the monitoring system of the performance of law enforcement officials related to corruption law enforcement still needs to be improved because it is not yet integrated, while the sanctions given are still considered to be not optimal so that it does not cause a deterrent effect to the perpetrators, so that in the future it is expected to change, reform and increase in Criminal Justice System in Indonesia.
The Fulfilment of Workers' Rights in the Dimension of Human Rights based on Indonesian Manpower Law
Authors: Imron Ali , Hunawa Hermawan Rizki
Published: April 2022

which is regulated in Article 88 paragraph (1) in Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning manpower. However, in reality there are still many companies that ignore the rights of their workers' wages, which should be a normative right that must be fulfilled by the employers of the workers themselves. There are still many companies that fulfill the rights of workers / laborers themselves, which are still very concerning and there are still many companies that ignore the rights of the workers themselves. Which in itself is a current employment problem. And we often see that many layoffs that occur in Indonesia are caused by the dissatisfaction of an entrepreneur with the performance of his workers. In this case it is due to the unfulfilled rights of the workers themselves, especially from the fulfillment of wage or salary rights. With the fulfillment of workers' rights, this can have many positive impacts that occur between employers and workers themselves. In addition to enhancing the harmonious relationship between employers and workers, this can improve the welfare of the workers' economy and will show a good quality of performance for the company and devote all their loyalty to the company. Before carrying out work where the employer provides it, it is necessary to establish a work agreement and a collective labor agreement between the employer and the worker, in which this is done to protect what should be the right of both parties. And no less important, the problem related to the field of occupational health, is that during a work relationship which is a legal relationship, workers must receive insurance for their health.
Simple, Fast, and Low Cost Judicial Principles in Split Trials
Authors: Astuti Dian Dwi Kusuma
Published: April 2022

Split trial in practice collides with the principle of justice which is simple, fast, and low cost. The purpose of this study is to determine the application of the principle of simple, fast, low cost justice and to find out the ideal or effective concept of applying the principle of simple, fast, low cost justice in a split trial. The approach used is a qualitative approach. This type of research is juridical empirical. The data used are primary data and secondary data. Data obtained through interviews and literature study. The results showed that the implementation of the principle of simple, fast, low cost in a split trial is that the principle is not fulfilled optimally. Merging the examination process at the trial in the case of splitsing, can streamline the split trial by keeping the case files separate.
Feminism and Its Impact on the Literature of Love
Authors: Uddin Md. Abu Saleh Nizam
Published: April 2022

Writers, readers and critics of literature have long been engaged with the appreciation of Feminist characters and Feminist themes in literary texts. But analyzing Feminism itself, to know about its impact on the literature of love is also an area to be explored. When Feminism is studied, we find in it traits opposing the love of mankind, which increases misery for women and others resulting in the decrease and even disappearance of the literature of love, a priceless possession of human beings. Thus, this paper aims at exploring how Feminism is antagonistic to the love of mankind by being prone to exclusionist and utilitarian politics, hostile to men and children, catalytic to separation in family, and indifferent towards rape and illegal men-women physical relationship eventually contributing to the increase of human misery reflected by and resulting in the gradual extinction of the literature of love. In this research thematic analysis was followed applying Bowen Family Systems Theory, Reader-Response Theory and Theory of Phenomenology. The finding of the research may ignite the search of a love-based, family-centric and holistic approach to ensure a misery-free happy life to women which will be reflected in the rejuvenation of the literature of love.
Secondary School Students’ Perception on Edmodo as Online Learning Platform in English Learning
Authors: Prastikawati Entika Fani , Wiyaka Wiyaka , Lestari Maria Yosephin Widarti
Published: April 2022

Considering the students as digital-natives, the integration of technology in English language learning is needed. It is in line with the 21 -century students required-skills that they have to master information communication and technology (ICT). Hence, Edmodo has been used by English teachers in secondary schools as an online learning platform to support and reach their learning objectives today. This current study aims to look over the secondary students’ perception on the use of Edmodo in English learning. To reach this purpose, a mixed-method approach was applied. Forty students from four different secondary/junior high schools were involved in this study. In collecting the data, a closed-questionnaire consisted of 13 items and a semi-structured interview were carried out. The finding reveals that Edmodo was positively and wellperceived by the secondary students as an acceptable online learning platform for their English learning. Even the problem of an internet connection arises, most of the students admit Edmodo assists them in saving their learning time, reducing learning boredom, and creating better English learning.
Creative Activities and Collaboration on Web 2.0: Towards a New Typology of Prosumption
Authors: Žilinskaitė Rima
Published: April 2022

The concept of prosumption is commonly used to identify and analyse the specificities of activities on Web 2.0. This article provides the minimal and maximal definition of the concept by decomposing available conceptualisations. Including maximal number of mutually consistent attributes, it amounts to the definition of the ideal type of prosumption. The paper critically assesses the existing classifications of prosumption, and proposes a new, more systematic typology. It is designed on the basis of three conceptual dimensions: 1) the nature of the prosumptive activities in collaborative terms (individual/collaborative); 2) the primary reason for engaging in a prosumptive activity (prosumption in order to create/prosumption in order to use); 3) the level of training required from the prosumer (conditionally divided into “specialist” and “amateur”). The eight types formulated cover essentially the whole spectrum of prosumptive activities and direct to the more detailed empirical studies of motivations and intensity of engagement in prosumption.
The Filipino “Backer System” in the Maritime Industry: The Privileged Access to Seafaring Jobs
Authors: Maido Marjorie Ablanido
Published: April 2022

Drawing from the narratives of twenty-eight global Filipino seafarers and two Crewing Managers, this paper analyzes how Bourdieu’s notion of social capital is utilized through the Filipino “backer system”. The “backer system” refers to a legitimated practice in the maritime industry where an applicant seeks a backer or a patron to recommend him to a manning agency to launch his seafaring career. This practice, however, is governed by characteristics that define the power relations among the social actors. The backer system emphasizes why strong ties matter – how the utilization of family social capital and ethnic ties mobilizes a jobseeker’s career and how prospective seafarers usually access these ties. As social capital is a network of trust and reciprocity, the Filipino value of utang na loob reflects the nature of the transaction enclosed in the “backer system”. Utang na loob refers to debt of goodwill where one who receives favor from another is morally required to return the favor. However, as polarizing as it is, the principle of utang na loob is shaped as symbolic capital and symbolic violence. As a capital, it transforms a disadvantaged position into an advantaged one, where economic and instrumental gains are received. When the transaction becomes abusive and exploitative, it becomes symbolic violence. Premised on an unequal endowment of social capital, the “backer system” reproduces inequality, where those with merit and cultural capital fail to advance their careers because their social capital is non-existent or inadequate.
Contemporary Approaches to the Vibration Diagnostics of Rotating Shafts
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Bovsunovskyi Anatolii P. , Nosal Oleksandr Yu. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Published: April 2022

Rotating shafts are the most vulnerable part of steam turbines. They are subjected to a wide range of static and dynamic loading combined with high temperature. Different types of damage of rotating shafts in most cases are the result of this long-term combined loading. To avoid catastrophic failure of structural elements during operation of turbines, it is urgent to use reliable damage detection methods. A lot of investigations demonstrated that most appropriate as applied to the turbine shafts in operation are the vibration-based methods, in particular, the change of natural frequencies, the appearance of non-linear resonances, the change of vibrational spectrum and others. The paper contains the comparative analysis of most effective approaches to the vibration diagnostics of damage in rotating shafts of steam turbines.
General Approach to Modeling of Non-Contact Seals and Their Effect on the Dynamics of a Centrifugal Machine Rotor
Authors:   Pukhov Institute for Modelling in Energy Engineering of NASU, Shevchenko Serhii S.
Published: April 2022

There is a constant demand for higher equipment parameters, such as pressure of a sealing medium and shaft rotation speed. However, as the parameters rise it becomes more difficult to ensure hermetization efficiency. Moreover, sealing systems affect the overall operational safety of the equipment, especially vibratory. Non-contact seals are considered as hydrostatodynamic supports that can effectively damp rotor oscillations. Models of an impulse and a groove seals, models of rotor-seals system and rotor-auto-unloading system, model of a shaftless pump are studied to evaluate an effect of these sealing systems on oscillatory characteristics of rotor. Analytical dependencies for computation the dynamic characteristics of impulse seals, hydromechanical systems rotor-seals and rotor-auto-unloading, as well as shaftless pumps are obtained. These dependencies describe the radial-angular vibrations of a centrifugal machine rotor in seals-supports. Equations for computation the amplitude-frequency characteristics are given. The directions of improving the оperational safety of critical pumping equipment by purposefully increasing the rigidity of non-contact seals that leads to higher rotor vibration stability have been determined.
Identifying Food Insecurity in Cardiology Clinic and Connecting Families to Resources
Authors: Black Allison K. , Pantalone Julia , Marrone Anna-Claire , Morell Evonne , Telles Robin , DeBrunner Mark
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND

Food insecurity (FI) increases children’s risk for illness and developmental and behavioral problems, which are ongoing concerns for congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. In 2020, 14.8% of households with children suffered from FI. The Hunger Vital Signs (HVS) asks 2 questions to assess FI. The global aim of the project is to implement HVS and connect FI families to resources.

METHODS

Stakeholders identified 6 critical drivers in implementing FI screening at an outpatient cardiology clinic and conducted plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles to implement HVS. Over the 13-month study period, time series analyses were performed to assess our process measure (FI screening) and outcome measure (connection of FI families to resources). Demographics and severity of CHD were analyzed for FI families.

RESULTS

Screening rates increased from 0% to >85%, screening 5064 families. Process evaluations revealed roadblocks including screening discomfort. FI families were more likely to identify as Black or multiple or other ethnicity. Severe CHD patients were at higher risk for FI (n = 106, odds ratio [OR] 1.67 [1.21–2.29], P = .002). Face-to-face meetings with social work and community partnerships reduced loss to follow-up and our ability to offer all FI families individualized FI resources.

CONCLUSION

HVS screening can be implemented in a cardiology clinic to improve identification of FI families. A written tool can combat screening discomfort and improve identification of FI families. Children with severe CHD may be at increased risk for FI. A multidisciplinary team and community partnerships can improve individualized resource distribution.
ON THE QUESTION OF THE DISCOURSE ON ENSURING DECENT WORK IN THE DIMENSION OF THE MODERN DOCTRINE OF LABOR LAW OF UKRAINE
Authors: Pohorielova O. S.
Published: April 2022

The article examines the problems of implementation and legal support of decent work in the dimension of modern doctrine of labor law. The author substantiates the need to continue the study of decent work in Ukraine in historical and praxeological discourses in order to identify patterns and trends, existing and potential needs for further development of decent work in Ukraine and in the world. The purpose of the study is to highlight the stages of implementation and legal support of the concept of decent work in Ukraine, identify doctrinal and legislative problems in ensuring decent working conditions under the influence of globalization and develop proposals to improve the legal mechanism for ensuring these working conditions in the light of the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda for Ukraine. The article argues that the coverage of the five stages of implementation and legal support of the concept of decent work in Ukraine through the implementation of several ILO’s Decent Work Agendas for Ukraine starting from 2006 to the present, allows to explore in historical and theoretical-praxeological discourse step-by-step institutionalization of the concept of decent work in the science of labor law. Analysis of a large array of legislation on employment, vocational education and training, wages, non-discrimination, occupational safety, social protection and social dialogue, special literature in the field of decent work revealed several problems of doctrinal and legislative nature in ensuring decent working conditions (Permanent recoding of labor law does not allow for new priorities and tasks for labor law in the light of the idea of decent work, frequent change of government does not allow either to start large-scale reforms (concerning the pay system, vocational education and training) or to complete them effectively in the field of employment, labor protection management systems, etc.) Promising areas of further research on the issue of decent work in the dimension of the modern doctrine of labor law of Ukraine are to improve the legal regulation of decent work on the basis of modern methods of discourse analysis.
PROBLEMS AND IMPROVEMENT AREAS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL PROTECTION IN UKRAINE
Authors: Maliuha L. Yu.
Published: April 2022

The article focuses on identifying the needs and opportunities for improving the legal regulation of social protection of customs authorities employees in Ukraine. The paper highlights that today the legal regulation of social protection of customs employees is characterized by a number of problems, including the lack of appropriate inclusive approaches to personnel policy in the customs authorities, which causes risks for employees with disabilities, pregnant employees, etc.; formal and fragmentary delineation of certain measures of customs employees’ social protection in the Customs Code of Ukraine. Unresolved issues of the legal regulation of customs employees’ social protection create additional socio-legal risks for the level of social security of customs personnel, and demotivate the employees, which is an additional factor for the personnel crisis in the public service system. To solve these problems, the author proposes to create and approve the Conception of ensuring the standards for decent work and social security of customs officials for the period up to 2030, which will help to implement an inclusive approach to personnel policy in this government agency by means of ensuring gender equality among employees; creating a healthy psychological climate in the customs authorities; creating conditions for the integration of persons with disabilities and young able-bodied citizens without work experience into the working life by giving them the opportunity to work in the customs authorities. It is also proposed to make a number of amendments to the Customs Code of Ukraine, in particular, to improve the legal regulation of housing for customs officials, medical care and health care of customs officials and their families, including the regulation of funeral assistance for customs officials. The conclusions summarize the results of the research and emphasize the need for further analysis of the legal regulation of customs employees’ social protection in Ukraine.