bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Construction of Knowledge Automation Measuring Scale
Authors: Shaikh Shabina , Bhutto Arabella
Published: February 2021

Organizations are moving from non-automated knowledge management to automated knowledge. Particularly in the banking sector to measure the automated knowledge, knowledge automation measuring scale is developed and tested. The purpose of this study is to develop the knowledge automation measuring scale (KAMS) and to measure the knowledge automation of banking processes through the same scale. The authors present the current standing of banks through KAMS and validated the results with stakeholders. A qualitative research is conducted; data is collected from 200 bankers who are at managerial level in commercial banks of Pakistan. Knowledge automation measuring scale is developed by considering Bohn's eight scale stages, identifying top banking activities and applying thematic analysis. Knowledge automation measuring scale is created and validated from the banking sector.
Deriving Intellectual Capital Bottom-Line in Professional Service Firms
Authors: Rehman Junaid , Hawryszkiewycz Igor , Sohaib Osama , Sohaib Osama , Namisango Fatuma
Published: February 2021

The contribution of professional service firms (PSFs) has always been phenomenal in the knowledge economies. Given the ever-increasing focus on achieving knowledge-based trans-formations, the effectiveness of these firms is highly attributed to the knowledge capabilities embedded in their staff and how efficiently they are utilized in firm's optimal benefit. In view of growing services sector, it is vital for these firms to implement high performance work practices (HPWPs) so as to maintain high-quality services and meet competing client needs. However, the systematic implementation of these practices in the intellectual capital (IC) context is not fully developed. Hence, this research suggests a linkage mechanism on how HPWPs support IC development in the professional service firms. By operationalizing these practices as ability-, motivation-, and opportunity-enhancing bundles, the results indicate a positive effect on intellectual capital and the findings offer practical insights to the managers in service firms on building their knowledge capital and deriving competitive advantage.
The Impact of Knowledge Sharing on the Relationship Between Market Orientation and Service Innovation
Authors: Wang Zhimin , Ling Kwek Choon , Li HongGui
Published: February 2021

Few studies have been conducted on how each element of market orientation contributes to service innovation through different types of knowledge sharing. Drawing on the dynamic capability perceptive and synergy approach, this study examines the effects of knowledge donation and knowledge collection on service innovation and the effects of customer orientation, competitor orientation, and inter-functional cooperation on service innovation through knowledge donation and knowledge collection. This study collected a total of 258 valid questionnaires randomly from different Malaysian motorcycles companies. The empirical (PLS-SEM) findings indicate that customer orientation, competitor orientation, and inter-functional coordination are positively related to service innovation. The findings show that knowledge donation and knowledge collection are significantly related to service innovation. Interestingly, the effects of customer orientation, competitor orientation, and inter-functional coordination on service innovation are fully mediated by knowledge donation and knowledge collection, respectively.
JSCC-UFMC and Large MIMO Technology for High Data Rate Wireless Communication
Authors: Deka Surajit , Sarma Kandarpa Kumar
Published: February 2021

To reduce the system complexity, cost, and overall processing time, the adoption of joint source-channel coding (JSCC) has been found to be popular. Among several options, universal filtered multi-carrier (UFMC) is regarded as the dominant contender and alternative to orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) for upcoming wireless mobile communication networks. UFMC provides increased spectral efficiency, less peak to average power ratio (PAPR), and lower bit error rate (BER) with the removal of the cyclic prefix (CP) and grouping of subcarriers. Multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technology is known to improve the capacity and throughput significantly of wireless systems. In this paper, the authors analyze the performance of UFMC techniques with Kaiser filter and Dolph-Chebyshev filter combined with JSCC in 32x32 large MIMO set-up, which provides better PAPR, power spectral density (PSD), less BER with increased channel capacity. The experimental aspects have been discussed and the results are derived using simulation mimicking near real-life situations.
Variation in Micronutrient and Macronutrient Concentrations in Grain of Four Wheat Genotypes Grown in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alzahrani Fatima
Published: February 2021

Major dependence on wheat-based foods with low bioavailability of nutrients led to high malnutrition rates, especially in developing counties. Four wheat genotypes (Albelad (BE), Aldwasair (AD), Australia (AU) and Najran (NJ)) grown in Albaha region were analyzed for the first time for the variation in micronutrient (Se, Mo, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, B and Na) and macronutrient concentrations (P, Ca, Mg and K) in the whole wheat grain using Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in order to select genotype of high nutritional value of the wheat for human consumption for further breeding by farmers. Substantial micronutrient variation existed among the four genotypes according to their mean Se, Mo, Zn, and Na concentrations, while macronutrient variation existed in their P and Ca concentrations. The NJ genotype appeared to contain higher concentrations of Se, Na, and Ca than the other genotypes while AU contained higher concentrations of Zn and P than AD, BE, or NJ. The results of this study can provide information about micro- and macro-nutrient enriched wheat genotypes for agricultural strategies aimed at improving the nutritional value of wheat plants.
The Evidence for Native Coconuts Growing in Australia
Authors: Leu André
Published: February 2021

The coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is not considered to be a native species in Australia due to the belief that the early European sea captains and botanists did not find coconut trees. A search of their reports shows that they regularly found evidence of coconuts including green and fresh nuts. Mature coconut trees were found from 1848 onwards. The indigenous knowledge, linguistics and oral history about coconuts is evidence that they grew in Australia prior to European colonization in 1788. A fossil coconut and fossils of Cocos pollen are evidence that they may have been in Australia for millions of years.
Structural elucidation, thermal studies and antimicrobial screening of mixed ligans complexes of 4-benzylimino-2,3-dimethyl-1-phenylpyrazal-5-one and L-Lysine
Authors: Omotade E.T. , Oviawe A.P.
Published: February 2021

The mixed ligand complexes involving Fe(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) ions, Schiff base 4 phenylpyrazal-5-one (L1) and L-lysine (Lys) were synthesized. The complexes were characterized on the basis of their elemental analysis, conductivity measurements, FT-IR, MS,1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectral studies. All the synthesized complexes were subjected to simultaneous thermogravimetric analysis to study their decomposition mechanism and thermal stability. The mixed ligand complexes were screened against some strains of bacteria and fungi to study their antimicrobial activity. The complexes were found to be non-electrolytes and possessed octahedral geometry. The results showed that the metal complexes possessed better antimicrobial activity than the free ligands.
Antiplasmodial and haematological effects of Senna occidentalis leaf ethanolic extracts on Swiss albino mice infected with Plasmodium berghei
Authors: Babangida S.M. , Sow G.J. , Shehu D.M.
Published: February 2021

A research was conducted to investigate the haematological effects of ethanolic leaf extracts of Senna occidentalis on Swiss albino mice infected with 0.2 ml of Plasmodium berghei infected blood. Fifteen (15) mice weighing between 140-260g were assigned into five study groups of three mice each. The first group is treated with 0.2 mL of normal saline (drug free control). Group 2, 3, 4 were treated with 100, 200, and 400mg/kg of theethanolic leaf extract respectively while group 5 received 10mg/kg of chloroquine phosphate. All doses were administered orally. The results obtained were analyzed using Analysis of Variance with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test to separate the means. The result of the preliminary phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, diterpenoids, flavonoids, steroids, tannins, Triterpenoids, carbohydrates and proteins. The level of parasite suppression ranges from 35% to 75% and the activity increased with increase in concentration of the extracts (dose dependent). The extracts were found to increase the level of some haematological parameters such as Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells and Haemoglobin. The effect is concentration dependent, increases with increase in concentration. Thus, the anti plasmodial efficacy of the leaf extract of S. occidentalis on P. berghei is confirmed. It is recommended that , 400 mg/kg leaf ethanolic extracts of S. occidentalis couldbe use in the treatment of malarial fever.
Trends in Inaugural and Public Lecture Presentations at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), 1986-2019
Authors: Anunobi Chinwe V. , Onyebinama Colette O.
Published: February 2021

This study is designed to determine the trend of inaugural and public lecture presentations at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), from 1986 – 2019. A total of thirty-five hard copies of the inaugural and thirty-three public lectures were retrieved from the University Library for the research. The frequency of presentation, gender of the lecturers, discipline/programme, subject matter and trend of presentation of the lectures were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency tables, percentages, charts and graphs. Findings revealed that only a few lecturers have presented their inaugural lectures compared to the number of Professors in the University. More males had presented lectures, when compared to females. Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture and Management had low presentation. The subjects of the public lecture revolved around and demonstrated the societal challenges and issues at the time of the presentations. Recommendations were made primarily to ensure motivation and policy position on inaugural and public lectures presentation.

Keywords: Inaugural lectures, Public lectures, Research, Universities
Health Information Resources Accessibility as Predictors for Clinical Decision Making among Medical Doctors in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Authors: Adegboye Moyosore O. , Adeyoyin Samuel
Published: February 2021

The study evaluates health information resources as predictors for clinical decision- making among medical doctors in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Ile-Ife. A survey research design was adopted by the study and random sampling technique was used to select 265 medical doctors from a population of 822. Primary data were obtained on socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, level of accessibility, frequency and various core skills of health information resources using a structured questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD). Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentage and mean. Results revealed that 59.8% of the respondents were male while 51.1% were female. Findings, however, showed that pattern recognition from experience ( ̄ = 3.32), critical thinking without emotion (̄ = 3.16), hypothesis updating (̄ = 3.607) and perception based confidence (̄ = 2.97) were the core skills used by the medical doctors in clinical decision making. The focus group discussion emphasized that medical doctors should possess critical thinking without emotions and good time pressure balance in order to make accurate clinical decisions. The study concludes that medical doctors have quality access to health information resources to make clinical decisions. The study, therefore recommended regular trainings of medical personnel on health information resources to ensure accurate and sound decision making in order to enhance optimal performance.

Keywords Information sharing, Job satisfaction, Librarians, Private Universities
Natal teeth associated with ingestion of herbal medication in pregnancy: A case report
Authors: Obu Dorathy C. , Obumneme Ezeanosike B. , Nwobashi Lilian N. , Okoye Linda O.
Published: February 2021

Significant alteration in timing of tooth eruption with the first teeth being present at birth or erupting during the first month of life is a rare occurrence in humans. Timing of tooth eruption may be affected by hereditary, endocrine and environmental factors. The presence of natal teeth may lead to complications such as discomfort during suckling, laceration of the mother’s breasts, sublingual ulceration with resultant feed refusal, and aspiration of the teeth making tooth extraction a management option in affected infants.
This is to report a rare finding of eight markedly enlarged natal teeth in a post term male. His mother ingested different kinds of herbal medications prior to conception and during pregnancy. The report is aimed at raising questions about the possibility of a causal relationship between antenatal ingestion of herbal medications and occurrence of natal teeth.
Peg pin in the duodenum of a four year old child: A Case report
Authors: Kumo Ahmad B , Muhammad Manko , Balarabe Habib
Published: February 2021

Ingestion of foreign body occurs commonly in the paediatric age group particularly between 6 months and 5 years of age.1 Most ingested foreign objects pass smoothly through the oesophagus, into the stomach and are expelled from the body without complications. However, 10% –20% will require endoscopic removal to avoid complications. We present the endoscopic removal of a peg pin in the duodenum of a four-year-old child.
İmplant-Çimento Arayüzeyinin Kesme Dayanımını Etkileyen Faktörlerin İncelenmesi
Authors: KOÇAK Sait , ŞEKERCİOĞLU Tezcan
Published: February 2021

Çimentolu kalça implantı bağlantılarında görülen en önemli hasarlardan biri aseptik gevşemedir. Aseptik gevşemede kemik-çimento ve çimento-implant arayüzeylerinde ayrılmalar meydana gelebilmektedir. Arayüzeylerde ne kadar dayanıklı bağlantılar elde edilebilirse o kadar uzun ömürlü cerrahi operasyonlar gerçekleştirilmiş olur. Çimento-implant arayüzeylerinde baskın olan gerilme, kesme gerilmesidir. Bu çalışmada pin-halka test yönteminden faydalanılarak çimento-implant arayüzeyinin kesme dayanımı araştırılmıştır. Ayrıca implant malzemesinin, yüzey pürüzlülüğünün ve çimento manto kalınlığının değişmesi ile arayüzey kesme dayanımında meydana gelen değişmeler incelenmiştir. İmplant malzemesi olarak implant üretiminde yaygın bir şekilde kullanılan titanyum alaşımı ve paslanmaz çelik malzemeler kullanılmıştır. Yüzey pürüzlülüğü değerleri farklı boyutlarda alüminyumoksit taneleri ile kumlama sonucunda elde edilmiştir. Delrinden imal edilen farklı iç çap ölçülerine sahip burçlar ile farklı manto kalınlıkları elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, yüzey pürüzlülüğünün artması ile arayüzey kesme dayanımının arttığını, titanyum alaşımı malzemenin daha yüksek arayüzey bağlantısı sağladığını ve ideal manto kalınlığının 2-3 mm arasında olduğunu göstermektedir.
MARDİN İLİNİN HAYVANSAL GÜBRE KAYNAKLI BİYOGAZ POTANSİYELİNİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: ATILĞAN Süleyman , YILMAZ Adem
Published: February 2021

Sera gazlarının salınımı ve küresel ısınma, yeryüzündeki normal döngüleri ve iklim koşullarını etkilemektedir. Bu nedenle hem normal döngüleri ve iklim koşullarını etkilemesi hem de fosil yakıtların azalması yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarına yöneltmektedir. Biyogaz kalkınmayı artırmak için önemli bir enerji kaynağıdır. Büyükbaş ve küçükbaş hayvan gübresinden biyogaz üretilmesi, bu gübrelerin değerlendirilmesinin en iyi yollarından biridir. Bu araştırmanın amacı Mardin ilinde bulunan hayvansal gübrelerden oluşabilecek biyogaz üretim potansiyelini belirlemektir. Çalışmada Mardin ili genelinde bulunan büyükbaş, küçükbaş ve kanatlı hayvanlarının sayıları Mardin İl Tarım ve Orman Müdürlüğü 2019 yılı verilerinden alınmış olup, 128.897 adet büyükbaş, 937.854 adet küçükbaş ve 1.974.809 adet kanatlı hayvanının varlığı tespit edilmiştir. Hesaplamalarda elde edilen verilere göre büyükbaş, küçükbaş ve kanatlı hayvanlarından oluşabilecek yıllık gübre miktarı hesaplanmış ve 1.163.972,798 ton gübreden 56.778.608,24 m3 biyogaz elde edilebileceği ve elde edilen biyogazdan yıllık 266.859.488,7 kWh elektrik enerjisi elde edilebileceği hesaplanmıştır.
CRISPR/Cas9 uses
Authors: Mimoune Nora , Benadjel Oumayma , Baazizi Ratiba , Kelef Djamel , Kaidi Rachid
Published: February 2021

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR- associated system (Cas) is a system that provides immunity to most prokaryoticorganisms against viral attacks and other foreign bodies. CRISPR systems consist of a scissor-like protein called Cas9 and a genetic GPS guide “The guide RNA”. However, researchers have reoriented and repurposed the primordial immune system to precisely manipulate genomes in most organisms by introducing DNA double-strand breaks at specific genome locations to introduce specific DNA modifications. More applications of CRISPR have arisen since its discovery, from disabling parasites to correcting mutations and improving crop yields. This review was conceived as a guide to CRISPR technology, from its discovery to the latest breakthroughs. It is hoped that this study will provide a general-based view for this life changing technology, inspiring scientists to go further with CRISPR in the sake of a better life.
Influence of High-Carbohydrate Diet on Growth, Muscle Composition, and Lipid Metabolism of Megalobrama amblycephala
Authors: Liang H-L. , Liu B. , Zhou Q-L , Ren M-C. , Ge X-P. , Huang X. , Pan W-J. , Lin Y. , Miao L-H.
Published: February 2021

The aim of this research was to study the influence of a high-carbohydrate diet on the growth and lipid metabolism of Megalobrama amblycephala. Wheat starch (carbohydrate source) and soybean oil (lipid source) were used to prepare a semipurified diet (control) and a high-carbohydrate diet (experimental). A series of measurements were conducted, which included growth performance, blood biochemical indices, muscle components, fatty acid composition, liver lipid deposition, and tissue structure. Results indicated that high levels of carbohydrate significantly reduce weight gain, specific growth rate, protein efficiency, and muscle protein content and increase lipids in fish. Composition of the muscle fatty acids was also altered and the activity of the hepatopancreatic lipid-metabolism enzymes decreased. A large quantity of lipid droplets, and vacuole degeneration, were observed in fish liver sections of the experimental group, indirectly suggesting a negative effect of a high-carbohydrate diet on the liver of M. amblycephala.
Expression Response Profiles of Toll-Like Receptor Family Members in Cyprinus Carpio after Lipopolysaccharide Stimulation, and Implication for Disease Control in Aquaculture
Authors: Deng J , Wang Q , Li G , Wang H , Zhang X , Zhang J , Chen L , Lin B
Published: February 2021

In this study, response profiles of 17 Toll-like receptors (TLRs) to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation were studied at mRNA levels in the liver of the common carp Cyprinus carpio. Three types of gene response profiles were observed in TLR family. The first pattern was that the expressions of some TLRs were initially up-regulated and then decreased with time. This finding indicated that the responses of these TLRs were sensitive to LPS stimulation, and it was suggested that these TLRs were involved in responding and coping with LPS, implying that these TLRs were important in immune defense from Gram-negative bacteria. The second pattern was that some TLR expressions showed no obvious change after LPS stimulation, demonstrating that they were not sensitive to LPS and probably did not recognize LPS, implying that these TLRs should not be regarded as the major receptors to be regulated to prevent disease caused by Gram-negative bacteria. The third pattern was that gene expressions of partial TLRs were significantly downregulated after a period of LPS stimulation, indicating that their gene expressions were inhibited by LPS action, and implying that these TLRs did not initiate the signal pathway for inflammation reaction to clear Gramnegative bacteria. This study is based on the different response patterns of TLRs to LPS, that imply that the sensitive response TLR genes to LPS might be selected as target genes regulated by drugs that control inflammation reaction of diseased fish in aquaculture.
PENGARUH KEMATANGAN BUAH KELAPA SAWIT VARIETAS DXP BAH LIAS TERHADAP KADAR MINYAK SAWIT MENTAH (CPO)
Authors: Rahmadhania Feny , Sembiring Pardamenta , Sinaga Marshal Arifin
Published: February 2021

One of the successes of processing at the Palm Oil Mill (POM) is the quality of the raw material for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB). The degree of maturity of FFB at harvest is related closely to CPO oil content  and free fatty acid content (FFA). One of the varieties grown on oil palm plantations is the DxP Bah Lias variety produced by Bah Lias Research Station (BLRS). The study was conducted in April - June 2017 at the Laboratory of PT. Betami in Kuala Simpang, Aceh Tamiang. FFB samples were obtained from Division I of the Rantau Garden PT. Betami. The study aims to determine the effect of maturity fraction of oil palm FFB on the levels of CPO. The fractions studied were 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 fractions. The results showed that the highest CPO yield was fraction 3, 26.1% and the lowest fraction 0 with a yield of 22%.
A DEBRECENI TOP 9 FITNESZ SZOLGÁLTATÓ VÁLLALKOZÁS GAZDASÁGI ELEMZÉSE
Authors: Szabóné Szőke Réka , Pfau Christa , Bartha Éva , Müller Anetta , Bácsné Bába Éva
Published: February 2021

Debrecenben 11 olyan nagyobb méretű fitnesz terem van, ahol szolgáltatásként megjelenik a csoportos edzés is. Ezeket a fitnesztermeket mind ezen szolgáltatás, mind területük, mind gépparkjuk alapján a város vezető fitnesz szolgáltatóiként azonosíthatjuk be. Ezen fitnesz szolgáltatók gazdasági elemzését végeztük el éves beszámoló adataik alapján. Végül 9 fitnesz szolgáltató mérleg és eredménykimutatásának adatait sikerült összegyűjteni, melyek segítségével a vizsgált szervezetek vagyoni, pénzügyi, jövedelmi helyzetét elemeztük. Megállapítható, hogy a vizsgált fitnesztermek vagyonszerkezete profiljukhoz illeszkedő, azaz dominálnak az ingatlanba, a gépparkba történő befektetések, melyek gyakorta külső forrásokra támaszkodva valósíthatóak meg. Ezzel összefüggésben felmerül az eladósódottság veszélye, ami arra hívja fel a debreceni nagy fitnesztermek figyelmét, hogy a jövőben mind jövedelmezőségük, mind pénzügyi stabilitásuk fejlesztése érdekében szükséges lépéseket tenniük.
Evaluating Motor Performance with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency in impoverished Pakistani Children
Authors: Zehra Habib Hasan  , Fariha Shaheen  , Arjumand Rizvi  , Jelena Obradovic  , Aisha Khan Yousafzai  , Admin
Published: February 2021

Objectives: Children’s cognitive and motor development is intertwined with their nutritional status and compromised by an impoverished environment. This study examined a modified Bruininks Oseretsky Test of motor proficiency - Brief Form (BOT2 BF) to evaluate its sensitivity in identifying motor differences secondary to malnutrition and poverty. Methods: Data was drawn from 1058 children who participated in a responsive-stimulation and nutrition intervention in the first two years of life. Outcome measures included motor development assessed via BOT2 BF, child anthropometry (height- and weight-for-age), according to the World Health Organization growth reference charts and household economic and demographic information collected using a family report questionnaire. Results: Mann Whitney U test was significant for malnutrition, socio-economic status and maternal literacy at p< 0.05, for a 6-item motor composite of BOT2 BF. Psychometric properties of the BOT2 BF were robust for this Pakistani cohort. Conclusion: A 6-item motor composite of BOT2 BF is a reliable tool to measure motor performance in Pakistani pre-school children
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Salgın Sürecinde Öğretim Kurumları İçin Açık Kaynak Kodlu Öğrenme Yönetim Sistemi Önerisi: Çok Yönlü Karşılaştırmalar
Authors: KÖR Hakan
Published: February 2021

Tüm dünyayı etkisi altına alan Covid19 salgını nedeniyle Aralık 2020 tarihi itibariyle yaklaşık olarak bir yıldır insanlar arası sosyal etkileşimler neredeyse durma noktasına gelmiştir. Bireyler salgın nedeniyle fiziksel olarak bir araya gelmekten çekinmektedir. Devletler vatandaşlarını bu salgından korumak için ciddi önlemler almaya devam etmektedir. İçinde bulunduğumuz bu süreçte eğitim-öğretim kurumları olumsuz yönde etkilenmiş ve neredeyse tüm öğretim faaliyetlerini dijital ortama taşımak zorunda kalmıştır. Bu bağlamda, öğretim sürecini yürütenler ders işleyiş yöntemlerini ve ders materyallerini dijital ortamlara uygun hale getirme çabalarına devam etmektedir. Eylül 2020 verilerine göre okul öncesi, ilkokul, ortaokul ve lise seviyelerinde 18 milyondan fazla Öğrenci, 1 milyondan fazla öğretmen bulunmaktadır. Yükseköğretim incelendiğinde ise 7.5 milyondan fazla öğrenci ve yaklaşık 175 bin öğretim elemanının bulunduğu tespit edilmektedir. Diğer taraftan özel ve devlete bağlı öğretim kurumları öğrenen ve öğreten gruplar için çok büyük miktarda veri akışına cevap verebilecek öğrenme yönetim sistemi oluşturmaya çalışmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, dünyada en çok tercih edilen 5 öğrenme yönetim sistemi tesit edilerek genel özellileri, kullandığı teknolojiler, donanım ve yazılım gereklilikleri, kullanım kolaylıkları, eklenti destekleri ve öğrenme analizi destekleri yönlerinden karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Sonuç olarak öğretim kurumlarının seçim yapmalarını kolaylaştıracak, öneri niteliğinde bir tablo oluşturulmuştur.
Acceptance and Use of Mobile Technologies in Learning and Teaching of EFL: An Economic Perspective
Authors: Almarwani Manal
Published: February 2021

The use and integration of mobile information and communication technologies (ICTs) in learning and teaching, as well as the creation of new knowledge can determine whether a country is able to successfully compete in the emerging global knowledge economy. Technology acceptance theories and models have been widely developed, used and extended to determine the factors related to the acceptance of such technologies in specific national and subject contexts. This study set out to explore the key factors that determine students’ and instructors’ use behaviour and behavioural intentions to use mobile technologies in learning and teaching EFL, in an effort to determine the readiness and acceptance of mobile learning and teaching among students and instructors at a higher education institution in Saudi Arabia. The extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2), was used as the framework for this study. This model takes into account several perspectives; and was designed to assess technology acceptance beyond the organizational context by embedding consumer context dimensions. The results indicated that the research model was partially confirmed and highlighted key variables as the driving forces of use behaviour and behavioural intention to use mobile technologies in learning and teaching EFL.
English Language MOOCs in China: Learners’ Perspective
Authors: Ding Yan , Shen Hui-zhong
Published: February 2021

In the wake of rapid development of Language MOOCs (LMOOCs), numerous studies have proposed principles and guidelines to inform curriculum design. Very few of them have, however, reported on learners’ views. This study aims to contribute to this line of research by bringing in a learners’ perspective. It is based on a content analysis of 3,510 learner reviews on 41 English LMOOCs offered by a national MOOC provider in China. It focuses on Chinese EFL learners’ views of LMOOCs.  The results indicate that their views pertain mainly to seven categories: (1) content design of course videos, (2) presentation design of course videos, (3) MOOC program instructors, (4) assessments and assignments, (5) course settings, (6) forum discussions, and (7) technological environment, of which the first three are of the most importance to the learners. It is argued that Chinese EFL learners’ perception of English LMOOCs might be rooted in their engagement pattern with the courses, their perceptions of the role of teachers, the design of existing English LMOOCs, and a preference for the traditional way of foreign language teaching and learning they are acquainted with before engaging with the LMOOCs. The context-specific evidence could be used as an empirical base to guide future design of LMOOCs for foreign language learning in China.
Ludifier l’enseignement de l’économie au secondaire : une étude de cas auprès d’un enseignant et de ses 34 élèves
Authors: Karsenti Thierry , Parent Simon
Published: February 2021

L’objectif de cette étude était de mieux cerner les avantages inhérents à l’usage de l’application éducative FinÉcoLab, développée par le Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en analyse des organisations (CIRANO). Les résultats de l’étude de cas effectuée montrent que le jeu éducatif comporte un grand nombre d’avantages éducatifs. En effet, ce sont 29 avantages qui ont été avancés par l’enseignant, et 23 par les élèves. Globalement, cette étude permet de conclure que ce qui semble tout à fait exceptionnel avec FinÉcoLab c’est qu’il permet de mieux apprendre une panoplie de concepts liés à l’éducation économique et financière, dans un contexte ludique, stimulant, signifiant et pratique.
Como reatar a conversa com corpos desiguais
Authors: Vianna Beto
Published: February 2021

Neste artigo, discuto ambiente, percepção e comunicação a partir de uma visão sistêmica do organismo e de seus processos relacionais, em particular seu espaço de encontros coontogênicos, seguindo as coerências da Biologia do Conhecer. Para tanto, examino pressupostos das ciências cognitivas, em que concebemos a linguagem como capacidade específica do humano. Na abordagem da biologia que uso aqui, a linguagem é um fenômeno relacional e pertence ao domínio do comportamento, a história das relações que o organismo estabelece em um meio. No mesmo caminho explicativo, a percepção é gerada na observação dessa dinâmica de ações do organismo. Assumir esse ponto de partida biológico para falar de ambiente, percepção e comunicação (ou linguagem) pode nos ajudar, acredito, a refletir sobre as certezas ontológicas de nosso afazer científico, e suas consequências ao lidarmos com outros modos de vida, geradores de outros domínios de ação e de outros domínios explicativos, humanos ou não.
Habilidades perceptuais entre a captura e o comércio de pescado
Authors: Barbosa Gabriel Coutinho , Vedana Viviane , Devos Rafael Victorino
Published: February 2021

O artigo analisa habilidades perceptuais praticadas no mar, na praia ou no mercado, para encontrar, capturar e avaliar qualidades de pescado. Para entendermos parte das relações que se estabelecem entre pessoas e peixes entre a captura, a conservação e a comercialização nestes ambientes, acionamos conceitos antropológicos ligados à percepção ambiental e às técnicas do corpo. Refletimos sobre práticas da pesca artesanal que revelam relações ecológicas e qualidades sensíveis que se materializam nas transformações vividas por cardumes de tainhas, ciobas e outros peixes. Com base em pesquisa etnográfica com pescadores artesanais no Sul e Nordeste do Brasil e com comerciantes de pescado nestas localidades e no entreposto comercial da CEAGESP, em São Paulo, o artigo contribui para as discussões em torno da constituição de uma Antropologia da Percepção.
Apresentação - Dossiê Diversidade Contaminada
Authors: Devos Rafael Victorino , Vedana Viviane , Cesarino Letícia , Cardoso Thiago Mota
Published: February 2021

Esta apresentação conta brevemente o trajeto do evento e descreve os artigos que serão publicados.
Anarquismo Ontológico e Verdade no Antropoceno
Authors: Almeida Mauro W. Barbosa de
Published: February 2021

Há um problema central na filosofia das ciências e que tem implicações importantes para a antropologia e sua aliança com cientistas naturais contra o aquecimento global, as pandemias e a perda de biodiversidade. O problema é: como afirmar essa coalização reconhecendo a existência desses fenômenos e, ao mesmo tempo, defender a autonomia ontológico de diferentes povos? Minha resposta, sem pretensão de originalidade, é que o critério de verdade pragmática torna possível estabelecer cabeças de ponte que conectam múltiplos mundos, sem deixar de reconhecer a incomensurabilidade ontológica que os distingue.
METACOGNICIÓN Y COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA CON TEXTOS BILINGÜES
Authors: Rivera Fuentes Wilmer
Published: February 2021

La investigación tiene como propósito explicar la relación entre las estrategias metacognitivas y la comprensión lectora en estudiantes de la serie 200 de la EFP de Enfermería UNSCH, 2019. El contexto sociolingüístico de los estudiantes es principalmente bilingüe quechua-castellano. La gran parte de los participantes de la muestra están clasificados de acuerdo al grado de dominio de las lenguas en los distinto niveles de bilingüismo, entre ellos: incipiente, subordinando y coordinado (Escobar, 1990). El objetivo principal es establecer la relación entre la estrategia metacognitiva para la compresión de texto bilingüe quechua-castellano en los estudiantes de la muestra.

La hipótesis planteada fue que, sí existe relación significativa entre la estrategia metacognitiva y la comprensión lectora con texto bilingüe quechua-castellano, en estudiantes de la serie 200 de la EFP de Enfermería de UNSCH-2019; de modo que, en el contexto de nuestra investigación, el aprendizaje de una segunda lengua permite desarrollar mayor activación cognitiva y, consecuentemente, mejor comprensión lectora. El diseño metodológico aplicado ha consistido en una investigación no experimental de nivel descriptivo correlacional causal; además, las estrategias utilizadas fueron la descripción, análisis y explicación de información de las variables en estudio.

Para lograr los resultados se utilizaron instrumentos como cuestionario estructurado y examen de compresión para fijar el nivel de desarrollo de la compresión lectora de los estudiantes bilingües. Aplicado los instrumentos pertinentes, se comprobaron que, sí existe correlación directa positiva entre los niveles de bilingüismo y la compresión lectora con textos bilingües.
Flight Decks and Isolettes: High-Reliability Organizing (HRO) as Pragmatic Leadership Principles during Pandemic COVID-19
Authors: van Stralen Daved , McKay Sean , Mercer Thomas
Published: February 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has created a physical environment where neonatologists and neonatal staff face exposure to an easily transmissible, potentially fatal infection in the course of their duties. Leaders cannot reject an assignment, such as a resuscitation of a newborn, because of risk. As in military operations, safety and capability cannot be separated from neonatal operations. Leadership models developed in stable environments do not fully translate to dynamic, uncertain situations where the leader and subordinates personally face threats; the type of environment from which the High-Reliability Organization (HRO) emerged. There must be a shift from the increasingly abstract, academic, and normative representation of HRO leadership to its original, more pragmatic frame that iteratively supports engagement. The purpose of this paper is to present HRO as leadership principles, bridging the gap between abstract theory and practice by bringing attention to HRO as a scientifically supported pragmatic leadership stance.
El quehacer hoy de la Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) y las actitudes que propician la esperanza de emprenderlo
Authors: Hernández Pico Juan
Published: February 2021

No hay resúmenes disponibles.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 66, No. 724, 2011: 37-48.
La Sala de lo Constitucional frente a la Corte Suprema de Justicia Proceso de amparo n.° 288-2008
Authors: Escalante Manuel
Published: February 2021

En el presente trabajo, se analiza la posición de la Sala de lo Constitucional en su calidad de tribunal último –y superior– en la jurisdicción constitucional. El análisis se realiza sobre el aparente conflicto jurisdiccional suscitado entre dicha Sala y el pleno de la Corte Suprema de Justicia, en relación al proceso de amparo n.° 288-2008. Este conflicto se origina a partir de la interpretación que cada una de esas instancia realizó en torno al momento en que debe considerarse que los magistrados propietarios de la mencionada Sala, además de ser jueces, son también autoridad demandada en un proceso de amparo, lo que impediría que estos puedan juzgar en dicho proceso cuando la parte demandada fuese el pleno de la Corte. Mientras los magistrados propietarios de la Sala interpretaron que serían parte si hubiesen participado en el acto administrativo que provocó el proceso de amparo, los magistrados del pleno, por su parte, estimaron que lo son por el simple hecho del cargo que ostentan, es decir, a partir de su nombramiento como magistrados, sin considerar sus condiciones personales. Así, el conflicto provocó una serie de resoluciones provenientes del pleno de la Corte Suprema de Justicia, las cuales, aunque incapaces de detener el correcto desenvolvimiento de la jurisdicción constitucional, han sido lo suficientemente provocadoras para analizar tanto su criterio jurídico como el diseño constitucional y legal de la Sala de lo Constitucional, garante último de nuestra Norma Suprema, dado el riesgo latente de que la Corte Suprema de Justicia se asiente como su tribunal superior.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 66, No. 724, 2011: 93-133.
Una aproximación a los retos de la integración centroamericana. La perspectiva de docentes en tres universidades de la región
Authors: Romero Rodríguez José J.
Published: February 2021

Las tres universidades jesuitas de Centroamérica (Universidad José Simeón Cañas –UCA de El Salvador–, Universidad Centroamericana –UCA de Managua– y Universidad Rafael Landívar –de Guatemala–) han iniciado una acción conjunta interdisciplinar e interuniversitaria sobre el tema específico de la integración centroamericana como marco para el desarrollo de la región. En ese contexto, se han celebrado, en las tres universidades, sendas jornadas de estudio y reflexión destinadas a docentes sobre dicho tema monográfico. El presente estudio resume los resultados de los trabajos en grupo acerca de los problemas principales de los países, de cómo la integración puede ayudar a resolverlos y sobre cuáles son los aspectos críticos del propio proceso de integración desde la perspectiva de los participantes. El trabajo realizado hasta ahora ha desembocado en la formulación de un programa regional de investigación y formación de posgrado; el artículo concluye, precisamente, con un avance de la ruta crítica que seguir para este tratamiento académico del tema.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 66, No. 724, 2011: 135-146.
Sentencias de la Sala de lo Constitucional
Authors: Fino Henri
Published: February 2021

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 66, No. 725, 2011:  203-222.
Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation's Teachers
Authors: Berry Barnett , Byrd P. Ann
Published: February 2021

This paper points to teaching policy issues that need to be addressed if micro-credentials are going to spur the transformation of professional learning that researchers call for and teachers seek. The paper also documents what a growing number of states and districts, as well as the nation's largest teachers' union, are doing with micro-credentials.
Geç Tunç Çağı Troya Savunma Hendeği Araştırmalarına Jeoarkeolojik Katkılar
Authors: KAYAN İlhan , DOĞAN Mehmet , İLHAN Rifat , KARADAŞ Aylin , YAVAŞLI Doğukan Doğu , ASLAN Rüstem
Published: February 2021

Troya kazıları kapsamında, 2007-2011 yılları arasında, Tunç Çağı ve sonrasındaki antik çağlarda Troya Aşağı Kentini güneyden çevreleyen savunma hendeğinin doğudaki uzanışını belirlemek amacıyla, başta jeofizik olmak üzere çeşitli yöntemlerle yoğun araştırmalar yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmalara ekibimiz çok sayıda çakma-delgi sondaj yaparak katkıda bulunmuştur. Bu yazı, çalışmalarımızın jeoarkeoloji araştırma konu ve yöntemleri bakımından özgün bir örnek oluşturacağı düşünülerek hazırlanmıştır. Çalışmalar kapsamında, hendeğin doğuda kuzeydoğuya yönelen kesiminde, öngörülen uzanımına dik doğrultuda yapılan toplam 201 çakma-delgi sondajla 10 adet kesit oluşturulmuştur. Buna göre, burada bütünüyle Troya’nın yıkıntı enkazından oluşan, yapı taşları ile dolu, 2-3 m kalınlıkta bir yüzey örtüsü ile bunun altında kireçli, killi, kumlu, güneydoğuya çok az eğimli anakaya tabakaları (Üst Miosen) bulunmaktadır. Örtü altında anakaya yüzeyindeki küçük çukurlukların hendek uzantısına ait olduğunu belirlemek zor olmakla birlikte, anakaya ile örtüdeki blok taşların litolojik farklılıklarının ve özellikle bulunan çanak çömlek kırıkları gibi arkeolojik materyalin değerlendirilmesi ile hendek uzanımı bir yere (I-K/24-25:2009-1) kadar izlenebilmiş, fakat buradan kuzeydoğuya doğru hendekle ilgili somut veri sağlanamamıştır. Sonuç olarak, sondaj çalışmalarının jeofizik yöntemlerle belirlenen anomali çizgilerinin test edilmesinde ve arkeologların farklı dönemleri temsil eden yüzey örtüsü katmanlarını değerlendirmeleri için örnek sağlanmasında önemli katkısı olmuştur. Böylece kazı yapılamayan yerlerde hendek uzanımı ile ilgili bilgi edinilmiş ve gereksiz kazı yapılması önlenmiştir.
Las MYPES. Impacto en el desarrollo económico peruano
Authors: Uribe Hernández Yrene Cecilia , Castagnola Sánchez José Luis , Tello Aguilar Carmen Patricia , Cabrejos Choy José Walter , Alegría Cueto Oscar Fernando
Published: February 2021

Ante el surgimiento en Perú, de emprendedores que están comenzando a formalizarse con el fin de autogenerarse oportunidades de desarrollo económico, para comercializar sus productos y servicios en mercados nacionales y extranjeros, emerge el cuestionamiento sobre si los incentivos o beneficios tributarios que propulsan dicha formalización son una herramienta útil, o si en cambio, resultan ser un escollo. Es por ello, que el presente libro exhibe una investigación realizada con el objetivo de determinar la posible influencia de los beneficios tributarios en la formalización de las pequeñas empresas manufactureras de la provincia de Ica.
Nuevas tendencias de la didáctica en la Educación Superior ecuatoriana
Authors: Solórzano Mendoza Yelena Dolores , Reyes Solórzano Segundo Javier , Muñoz Aveiga Edelmary de Lourdes , Saldarriaga Zambrano Pedro José , García Hevia Segress
Published: February 2021

Este libro se presenta como una respuesta a la necesidad de revolucionar la didáctica universitaria frente a los actuales retos de la Educación Superior ecuatoriana. En él se analizan un conjunto significativo de medios y estrategias didácticas para el perfeccionamiento del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, con énfasis en la educación virtual y sus potencialidades.
Veblen’in İktisat Sosyolojisinin Sosyal Ve Kavramsal İlişkisellik Üzerinden Düşünülmesi
Authors: GÜLER AYDIN Derya , ARAZ Bahar
Published: February 2021

ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı, önemli bir eski kurumsal iktisatçı
olan Veblen’in çalışmalarının iktisat sosyolojisine sosyal ve kavramsal
ilişkisellik üzerinden dahil edilebileceği düşüncesidir. Çalışmada, aynı
zamanda sosyolojik kavramlar olan kültür, alışkanlık, içgüdü, gösteriş
tüketiminden yola çıkılarak, Veblen’in iktisat sosyolojisi yaklaşımı ele
alınacaktır. Veblen'in analizinde iktisadi alanın toplumsal alana
gömülü olduğunu ve toplum ve bireyin ilişkiselliğinin dikkate alınması
gerektiği  ileri sürülebilir. Bu, aynı
zamanda sosyal ontolojinin ayırtedici bir özelliği olup, Veblen’in yöntem
tercihinin de bir sonucudur. Bu bağlamda çalışma, sosyal ontoloji temelinde,
Veblen’in iktisat sosyolojisinin kavramsal ilişkisel yönüne de dikkat çekmekte
ve böylece Veblen’in iktisat sosyolojini gözler önüne sermektedir.              Anahtar Kelimeler: Veblen’in
İktisat Sosyolojisi, Sosyal Ontoloji, Kavramsal İlişkisellik            JEL Kodu: B0-B3Abstract:The aim of this study is that
Veblen, an important old institutional economist, can be included in the
economic sociology through social and conceptual relationality. In this study,
Veblen’s economic sociology will be discussed by sociological concepts such as
culture, habit, instinct and conspicious consumption.In Veblen's analysis, it can be
argued that the economic sphere is embedded in the social sphere and the
relationship between the society and the individual should be taken into
consideration. This distinctive feature of social ontology is a result of
Veblen's methodology. Within this frame, the study draws attention to the
conceptual relationality aspect of Veblen's economic sociology on the basis of
social ontology and thus reveals Veblen's economic sociology.

Keywords: Economic Sociology of
Veblen, Social ontology, relationality.
Parayı Bir Toplumsal İlişki Olarak Tanımlamak
Authors: ASLAN Vedat Ulvi
Published: February 2021

Para, yalnızca içinde belirdiği toplumsal ilişkiler temelinde
kavranabilecek bir görüngüdür. Para, bir görüngü olarak iktisadi ilişkiler
içinde tanımlı gibi görünse de, iktisadi ilişkileri de toplumsal ilişkilerin
özgül bir biçimi olarak ele almak, bu bağlamda parayı bir toplumsal ilişki
olarak tanımlamak gerekmektedir. Böyle bir kavramsallaştırma olmadığında para,
işlevleriyle tanımlı, sembolik bir şeye dönüştürülmekle kalmayıp, iktisadi
ilişkiler içinde oynadığı asli rol de anlaşılamamaktadır.
Devlet ve Telefon: Tarihsel Sosyoloji Işığında Altyapı Politikalarının İncelenmesi için Eleştirel bir Kuramsal Çerçeve Önerisi
Authors: ÜÇER Sırrı Emrah
Published: February 2021

Altyapı sektörleri mal ve sermaye hareketlerinin yoğunlaştığı dönemlerde dönüşüm içerisine giriyor. Özellikle telekomünikasyon şebekeleri finansal işlemlerin yürütülmesinde oynadığı rolle ön plana çıkıyor. Bu makale, altyapı şebekelerine dönük devlet politikalarının dönüşümünü tarihsel ve karşılaştırmalı bir perspektiften incelemek için bir kuramsal çerçeve öneriyor. Bu çerçevenin iki kuramsal temeli var. Birincisi eleştirel ekonomi-politiğin geçiş sosyolojisi. İkincisi Dünya Sistemleri Kuramı’nın tarihsel sosyolojisi. Makale bu iki perspektifi kullanarak telekomünikasyon şebekesinin farklı dönemlerde merkez-çevre ülkelerde ve Türkiye’de kullanım ve değişim değerlerinin nasıl biçimlendiğini ve telekomünikasyon politikalarının hangi boyutlara öncelik verdiğini inceliyor.
İktisadın Formalist Aksiyomatik Bir Disipline Dönüşüm Sürecinde Hilbert – Bourbaki Yerine Poincare – Brouwer Yaklaşımı Benimsenebilir miydi?
Authors: ÖĞÜT Kaan
Published: February 2021

20. yüzyılın başında matematiğin temelleri üzerine yapılan tartışmalara son vermek için Hilbert matematiği formalist bir yöntemle aksiyomatik bir yapıya dönüştürme girişiminde bulundu. Aynı dönemde deneysel ilerlemenin sınırına gelmiş olan fizikçiler de aynı yöntemi kuantum fiziğine uyarladılar. 1930’larda Wald ve von Neumann 1950’lerde ise Debreu benzer bir metodu Genel Denge Teorisi aracılığıyla iktisada uyguladılar. Bu süreçte hem fizik hem de iktisat diferansiyel denklemlerin yerine topoloji, grup teorisi gibi daha yüksek soyutlama düzeyindeki matematiksel yöntemleri kullanmaya başladılar. Bu çalışmada iktisadın, matematik ve fizikte yaşanan dönüşümü izlemesinin kaçınılmaz olduğu varsayılmakta ve Hilbert formalizmini sınırlayan ve ona alternatif olan iki yaklaşıma dikkat çekilmektedir. Bunlardan birincisi Gödel ve Turing’in, formalist aksiyomatik yaklaşımın sınırlarını gösterdikleri çalışmaları ile ilk adımları atılan hesaplanabilir matematiktir. İkincisi ise Brouwer’ın zaman sınırlı insan zhni tarafından yaratılan matematiğin algoritmik yöntemi kullanması gerektiği yönündeki sezgici felsefesidir. Bu çerçevede iktisadi analizde algoritmik içeriği yüksek hesaplanabilir bir matematik yaklaşımının kullanılma potansiyeli tartışmaya açılmaktadır.