bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Constraint summation in phonological theory
Authors: Magri Giorgio , Storme Benjamin
Published: February 2021

The classical constraints used in phonological theory apply to a single candidate at a time. Yet, some proposals in the phonological literature have enriched the classical constraint toolkit with constraints that instead apply to multiple candidates simultaneously. For instance, Dispersion Theory (Flemming 2002, 2004, 2008) adopts distinctiveness constraints that penalize pairs of surface forms which are not sufficiently dispersed. Also, some approaches to paradigm uniformity effects (Kenstowicz 1997; McCarthy 2005) adopt Optimal Paradigm faithfulness constraints that penalize pairs of stems in a paradigm which are not sufficiently similar. As a consequence, these approaches need to “lift” the classical constraints from a single candidate to multiple candidates by summing constraint violations across multiple candidates.Is this assumption of constraint summation typologically innocuous? Or do the classical constraints make different typological predictions when they are summed, independently of the presence of distinctiveness or optimal paradigm faithfulness constraints? The answer depends on the underlying model of constraint optimization, namely on how the profiles of constraint violations are ordered to determine the smallest one. Extending an independent result by Prince (2015), this paper characterizes those orderings for which the assumption of constraint summation is typologically innocuous. As a corollary, the typological innocuousness of constraint summation is established within both Optimality Theory and Harmonic Grammar.
Word prediction in computational historical linguistics
Authors: Dekker Peter , Zuidema Willem
Published: February 2021

In this paper, we investigate how the prediction paradigm from machine learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) can be put to use in computational historical linguistics. We propose word prediction as an intermediate task, where the forms of unseen words in some target language are predicted from the forms of the corresponding words in a source language. Word prediction allows us to develop algorithms for phylogenetic tree reconstruction, sound correspondence identification and cognate detection, in ways close to attested methods for linguistic reconstruction. We will discuss different factors, such as data representation and the choice of machine learning model, that have to be taken into account when applying prediction methods in historical linguistics. We present our own implementations and evaluate them on different tasks in historical linguistics.
The Impact of Obesity on Mortality and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Acute Diverticulitis in the United States
Authors: Makar Michael , Pisano Thomas John , Xia Weiyi , Greenberg Patricia , Patel Anish Vinit
Published: February 2021

Background and Aims: Diverticular disease represents a leading cause of gastrointestinal-related hospitalizations. We sought to identify the adverse consequences of obesity on acute diverticulitis (AD) hospital admissions. By age 85, approximately two-thirds of individuals will develop diverticular disease and up to 25% will develop AD. Generally, obesity confers an increased risk of morbidity and mortality; however, its impact on hospitalized patients with AD are lacking.

Methods: Utilizing ICD-9-CM codes from the National Inpatient Sample (January 2012 – October 2015) we identified patients with a primary discharge diagnosis of AD including 660,820 hospitalizations and 115,785 with obesity. Primary outcomes were mortality, length of stay, and hospitalization cost. Secondary outcomes were AD complications and the need for surgical interventions.

Results: On multivariate analysis, obesity was not associated with an increased risk of mortality (OR=1.1, 95%CI: 0.87-1.41; p= 0.43). However, morbid obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m2) showed a significant increased risk of mortality (OR=1.69, 95%CI: 1.23-2.31; p<0.001). Obesity was associated with prolonged hospitalizations length of stay by 0.61 days (0.55-0.68; p <10-6), higher hospital charges $6,320 ($ 5,500-7,140; p<10-6), increased complicated diverticulitis 1.05 (1.01-1.1; p < 0.010) and required more surgical interventions for diverticulitis (OR=1.19, 95%CI: 1.15-1.23; p<10-6).

Conclusion: Morbid obesity increases risk for mortality while obesity leads to longer hospitalization stays and greater healthcare cost as well as adverse clinical outcomes and more surgical interventions. Further interventions are required to address obesity and weight loss for patients with diverticulitis to improve clinical outcomes.
HONEY TRADE IN BULGARIA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE APPICULTURAL SECTOR
Authors: Aleksiev Georgi
Published: February 2021

Bulgarian apiculture undergoes a process of consolidation and concentration of production. Small producers have played an increasingly insignificant role over the last few years, and this has led to changes in trade with the industry's main product - honey. The purpose of this study is to analyze trade flows of honey from and to Bulgaria as a basis for the development of trade in the sector and its future sustainable development. In order to achieve its goal, the research should address the following tasks: to study the structure and sources of honey imports in the country; to analyze exports and trends; to assess the impact of trade flows on production in the sector.
DETERMINANTS OF CHOICE OF ASSORTMENT SIZE AT A POINT OF SALE
Authors: Petrova S.
Published: February 2021

Retailers today use highly efficient economic tools that enable them to make appropriate decisions about assortment size. The determinants that assist or restrict a retailer’s choice influence largely the overall size of assortment offered. The main purpose of this study is to focus on examining and interpreting basic theoretical-methodological and empirical formulations regarding retailers’ strategic choice of assortment size and, on this basis, to distinguish the economic effects manifested at the point of sale. The scientific methods of theoretical and empirical research that are used involve: factor analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, induction and deduction, illustration through figures and tables. The outcomes of the study are summarized in the conclusions drawn and relate to outlining retailers’ preferences regarding the choice of appropriate assortment size.
CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WHEAT PRODUCERS IN BULGARIA
Authors: Georgieva Tanya
Published: February 2021

The aim of this paper is to present a methodology for assessing the level of climatic risk in agriculture and to assess the risk of climate variability faced by wheat producers in Bulgaria. The analysis is based on secondary data on the average wheat yield during the period 1998 - 2018. Using a breakpoint linear regression model we estimated the predictable component in the time series of the average crop yield. Climate risk was assessed using a detrended coefficient of variation. We conclude that about 10% of the average yield variation from its typical value can be explained by the impact of random factors, among which climate variability over the period.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISES‘ POSITION IN REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Blagoycheva Hristina
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this article is to investigate the possibilities of integrating the activity of social enterprises into the regional sustainable development goals. Traditionally, from an economic point of view, the social enterprises are not a dominant form of business management that contributes to the regional development. But in the article, they are seen as major players within the social economy that can facilitate a sustainable local and regional development. The benefits of the social enterprises are that they manage to combine economic, environmental and social goals in "one basket", thus helping to meet diverse local and regional needs. Based on studied academic discussions and the European Union's experience in building different approaches to developing social entrepreneurship, attempts are being made to address the challenges facing social enterprises at the regional level. Various opportunities are also considered to overcome these challenges.
An outbreak of aseptic meningitis in Podlaskie Voivodeship in 2014
Authors:   Department of Integrated Medical Care, Medical University of Bialystok, Białystok, Poland, Orzechowska Magda , Krajewska-Kułak Elżbieta ,   Department of Integrated Medical Care, Medical University of Bialystok, Białystok, Poland, Cybulski Mateusz ,   Department of Integrated Medical Care, Medical University of Bialystok, Białystok, Poland
Published: February 2021

Enteroviruses cause common infections with various clinical course and forms, such as hand-foot-and-mouth disease (Boston exanthem disease), herpangina, myocarditis and pericarditis, widespread myositis (epidemic pleurodynia, Bornholm disease), or aseptic inflammation of the nervous system, among children and adolescents. An increase in aseptic meningitis cases of enteroviral aetiology, including the E30 virus, was occasionally observed in various European countries. In 2014, an outbreak of aseptic meningitis was reported in Podlaskie Voivodeship. A total of 640 cases were reported between June 1 and November 30, 2014, of which 228 had confirmed enteroviral aetiology. Summer and autumn seasons favour the incidence of viral infections of the central nervous system. Symptomatic infections are more common in males than females. Infections with enterovirus show the tendency to form endemic regions.
Philosophical Foundations of Applied Anthropomorphism In Social Robotics
Authors: Elena Seredkina
Published: February 2021

This article is devoted to the philosophical foundations of anthropomorphism in the context of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), a new interdisciplinary field of research. On the basis of modern scientific works, a positive concept of anthropomorphism as a cognitive mechanism ensuring human adaptation to a complex external environment is formulated. The theoretical principles of applied anthropomorphism (AA) are being developed to identify the conditions for activating anthropomorphic projections in a user during an HRI act. There are two key factors in the structure of AA: appearance and autonomous behaviour. Asymmetry principle is formulated: behavioral realism is more important than highly anthropomorphic appearance. The principle of coherence is formulated: the necessity of synchronisation of the appearance and the robot's behaviour, that is, the level of development of behavioral patterns of the robotic system determines the degree of its anthropomorphism. Various forms of anthropomorphism are distinguished. These differences can be described in terms of involvement in cognitive activity. Anthropomorphism as passive ascription and simple projection receives negative assessment in social robotics, while anthropomorphism, which is deduced from autonomous robots behaviour or initiated by them, is assessed positively. The epistemological foundations of the robotic revolution of the late 80s-early 90s of the XX century are analysed; the methodology of "behavior-based robotics" is examined thoroughly. The behavioral approach in robotics is based on the concept of weak artificial intelligence, within which computational operations and functions of a machine represent concatenation of processes and can lead to the illusion of intelligence in a robot, primarily due to projective intelligence from a human-observer side. These questions are analysed in the context of modern philosophical theories, such as second-order cybernetics, autopoiesis. Anthropomorphism as active ascription of cognitive or emotional states to the robot from the observer side in order to rationalise the behaviour of the object is correlated with D. Dennett's intentional stance. At the end of the article, the phenomenon of attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities in Eastern religious cults is studied. The question of the ontological status of gods and robots is raised.
Preparation and characterization of edible films from starch nanoparticles and chitosan
Authors: Restu Witta Kartika , Sondari Dewi , Setiasih  , Ghozali Muhammad , Triwulandari Evi , Sampora Yulianti , Septevani Athanasia Amanda , Kusumaningrum Wida Banar , Falah Faizatul , Akbar Fazhar , Septiyanti Melati , Yuwono Suripto Dwi
Published: February 2021

This study aimed to investigate the properties of edible films derived from the biocomposites of starch nanoparticles (SNPs) and chitosan. Chitosan was prepared in concentrations of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0 wt%. The SNPs and film properties were investigated. The functional group of SNPs and chitosan as the edible film was evaluated. Then, the morphological structure, mechanical properties, thermal behavior and contact angles of the obtained films were also investigated. The data were subjected to a general linear model, and analysis of variance was carried out by using the SPSS version 23 software. The results from the research demonstrated that the solubility in water and the degree of swelling increased after the utilization of SNPs. Additionally, there was less tensile strength and higher elongation after the use of SNPs. Scanning electron microscopy analysis exhibited a smoother surface, and there was no formation of cracks when the starch transformed into nanoparticles. However, the addition of chitosan in SNPGC resulted in a grainy structure with irregularity on the surface of the films. Chitosan enhanced the degree of contact angles to 70.65 ± 2.90°, indicating an increase in the hydrophobicity of the films. This research suggested that the biocomposite films derived from SNPs–chitosan showed better performance.
Optimum design of concrete gravity dams using sequential quadratic programming algorithm
Authors: Habibi Alireza , Zarei Sajad , Khaledy Nima
Published: February 2021

Large dams and their facilities are a part of the infrastructure of any society, and a huge amount of financial and human resources of the community are consumed to build them. Among the various types of dams, optimum design of concrete gravity dams requires special attention because these types of dams require a huge amount of concrete for their construction. In contrast, design optimisation of concrete gravity dams with regard to conditions and limitations, as well as geometric variables, can be complicated. With the appearance of various optimisation methods in recent decades, some researchers have worked on optimum design of dams. The objective of this study is to create an optimum design concrete gravity dam using a new method. For this purpose, a design methodology is proposed. According to the proposed method, a computer program is developed which carries out the optimisation process automatically. Also, numerical problems have been studied and the results obtained by the developed method have been compared to earlier studies in the literature. The results of this research study show that the novel developed method is very effective for the optimum design of gravity dams.
The Torsion of a Pedunculated Uterine Leiomyoma, a Rare Etiology of Acute Pelvic Pain: about an Observation and a Review of The Literature
Authors: YFO Gaye , MM Niang , O Gassama , O Thiam , M Thiam , CT Cisse
Published: February 2021

Background: The torsion of pedunculated uterine leiomyoma is a rare complication of uterine leiomyoma.
The Impact of Obesity on Operative Time and Blood Loss during Cesarean Delivery
Authors: JT Roeckner , L Sanchez-Ramos , A Kaunitz
Published: February 2021

Objective: To test the hypothesis that increased maternal body mass index (BMI) is associated with longer operative and anesthesia times, increasing blood loss, and lower APGAR scores.
Germination rates of old and fresh seeds and their implications on invasiveness of the ornamental Canary Islands date palm (Phoenix canariensis)
Authors: Spennemann Dirk HR , Pike Melissa , Robinson Wayne
Published: February 2021

In many countries, Canary Islands Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) have escaped their horticulturally managed settings and have commenced to colonise surrounding natural bushland. While dispersed by various vectors, both birds and canids such as foxes, fluctuating environmental conditions may inhibit germination in the season of deposition. The potential of old, previous season’s seeds to germinate when conditions turn favourable has direct implications on the plant’s ability to establish viable, colonising populations. Nothing is known about the ability of older, previous season’s seeds to successfully germinate.

Based in experimental data, this paper shows that that the seeds of Phoenix canariensis exhibit both substantial inter-specimen and inter-seasonal variations in their germination potential. The observed variability is caused by the high genetic diversity inherent in a given palm population, as well as by range of environmental factors. At the present stage it is impossible to separate these two. Directions for further research are outlined.
Corporate Cash Flow Transformation and Payment Space Digitalisation in the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors: Kunitsyna Natalia , Dyudikova Ekaterina
Published: February 2021

Modern digital systems in the EEU do not meet the requirements for official methods of transferring funds, and are not appropriate for use in the field of corporate finance. As such, we propose the development of a modified digital system combining the principles and capabilities of traditional and innovative systems based on distributed registry technology.This should promote integration of national payment systems into the financial sphere under conditions of sanction burden, and low trust in the virtual world.First, we outline the features of corporate cash flows through digital financial assets transfer in a national digital system, and cross-border settlements within a common digital payment space. Next, we describe the possible roles of corporate structures and individuals in payment systems within an EEU common digital payment space. We combine methods of formal logic, historical and comparative analysis, modeling, and graphical interpretation. The study of the digital financial space was carried out on a selection of materials from the Russian Federation, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the Kyrgyz Republic.Our results illustrate the practical value of a new digital system in reducing the influence of intermediaries, and of integrating systems with different types of information into a common database. In addition, we indicate how the prevailing international digital transfer system will accelerate, simplify and reduce the cost of cash flow procedures for organisations.By leveling the need for an international digital unit, such a system will play an intermediary role. We identify the necessary conversion operations to achieve this.The scientific novelty of this study resides in the fact that there is no current analogue for the project proposed herein. As such, we present a large scale and straightforward roadmap for an ambitious and adaptive response to digital development opportunities, social evolution, and financial obstacles.
Protocols for " Efficient and stable metabarcoding sequencing data using DNBSEQ-G400 sequencer validated by comprehensive community analyses" v1
Authors: Sun Xiaohuan , Hu Yuehua , Song Zewei
Published: February 2021

Sequencing in DNBSEQ-G400 of this study was carried out in BGI-Shenzhen. Amplicons from 1276 soil samples were randomly and equally distributed into 3 DNBSEQ runs for both 2×200 paired-end (PE200) and 400 bases single-end sequencing (SE400). The left libraries of total 1276 samples were repetitively sequenced two more times by SE400 using different DNBSEQ-G400 machines. Three randomly chosen soil samples from each forest plot (ALS268, LJ105 and NBH217) were all amplified 3 times separately as PCR replicates. The corresponding 9 sequencing libraries were sequenced repetitively by 3 DNBSEQ runs. Sequencing was carried out using the entire lane of the Illumina MiSeq platform in the University of Minnesota Genomic Center. Amplicons of the 1276 forest soil were normalized and pooled randomly in equal molar ratios into 8 parallel sequencing runs on MiSeq platform. Again, three randomly chosen soil samples from each forest plot (ALS268, LJ105 and NBH217) were all amplified 3 times separately as PCR replicates. The corresponding 9 sequencing libraries were sequenced repetitively by 8 MiSeq runs.
A Bibliometric Analysis of the 35th anniversary of the paper "The Statistical Analysis of Compositional Data" by John Aitchison (1982)
Authors: Navarro Carolina , Gonzalez-Morcillo Silvia , Mulet-Forteza Carles , Linares-Mustaros Salvador
Published: February 2021

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the paper published by John Aitchison in the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. Series B (Methodological) in 1982. Having recently reached the milestone of 35 years since its publication, this pioneering paper was the first to illustrate the use of the methodology "Compositional Data Analysis" or "CoDA". By October 2019, this paper had received over 780 citations, making it the most widely cited and influential article among those using said methodology. The bibliometric approach used in this study encompasses a wide range of techniques, including a specific analysis of the main authors and institutions to have cited Aitchison' paper. The VOSviewer software was also used for the purpose of developing network maps for said publication. Specifically, the techniques used were co-citations and bibliographic coupling. The results clearly show the significant impact the paper has had on scientific research, having been cited by authors and institutions that publish all around the world.
THE CONTENT OF THE PRACTICAL TEACHERS' TRAINING IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN UKRAINE AND THE USA: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Kudina V.
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the problems of the practical teachers' training organization of future experts on teaching specializations. At the present period in the development of higher education pedagogy a lot of works of scholars and practitioners are devoted to the problems of teaching practice, such as: its role in the formation of prospective teacher's personality, the history of its development in the system of pedagogical education, the structure and content of the practical teachers' training, ways of its improving and take into account foreign experience in its organization. But the question of the practical training optimization of future experts and redistribution of time between the theoretical and practical training in favor of the second remains relevant. Organizational and methodological fundamentals of the teaching practice in higher education establishments are analyzed. Its role in the system of professional development of future teacher is revealed. The structure and content of teaching practice, the experience of its implementation over the last 50 years, the changes having taken place in the current conditions of pedagogical higher education transformation into the two- tier education system (the first (Bachelor) level and the second (Master) level) are analyzed. Characteristics of the teaching practice organization at higher education institutions of the USA and its structure and content are emphasized The experience of Professional Development Schools of future experts as a new model of the teachers' training in the context of pedagogical higher education reformation is provided.
V. O. SUKHOMLINSKIY CONCEPTS IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS IN THE PEDAGOGICAL BRANCH
Authors: Kuzmenko N.
Published: February 2021

The article analyzes the pedagogical heritage of V.O. Sukhomlynskiy, which is a treasury of knowledge, ideas and views on the professional formation of specialists in the pedagogical branch; outlines the relevance of his ideas for modern approaches to the development of teacher's professionalism in the context of building up the educational component of human fund; the dependence of professional pedagogical personnel growth on requirements and tendencies of society development is revealed.
The author reveals theoretical principles and methodical aspects of the teacher`s educational component in the creative heritage of V.O. Sukhomlynskiy. The role of his ideas in the professional development of future teachers and pedagogues-practitioners has been determined, their effectiveness in the conditions of development of the New Ukrainian school, the reform of the national educational network. It is revealed that in his scientific work the characteristics of multi-dimensional determinants, which influence the growth of the educational component of pedagogical personnel, are widely represented.
Through the prism of the ideas of the outstanding schoolmaster, the professional activity of teachers is considered as an important factor in the formation of the specialists` educational component in the pedagogical field. The requirements of V.O. Sukhomlynskiy for professional qualities of teachers are highlighted; also it is outlined his approaches to improving the quality of teacher training for educational activities.
It was determined that V.O. Sukhomlynskiy constantly emphasized the power of the mechanism laid down in the teaching and educational process of educational institutions in relation to the formation of state qualitative human resources. Therefore, it is logical that in his research the issue of increasing the educators` professionalism is actively covered. A large number of his work is aimed at finding ways to develop the educational component of teaching staff, since it is the teachers who have the potential to create and develop the educational component of the individual.
The results indicate that in the context of modern reforms and transformations of the Ukrainian educational environment, the most expedient and pedagogically justifiable is the way of implementation of time-tested viable ideas of schoolmasters, in particular V.O.Sukhomlynskiy. Studying and using the specialists of the pedagogical industry into the practice of his invaluable experience will allow us not only to develop the national educational environment, but also to be competitive in the world market of educational services.
PROFESSIONALLY-PEDAGOGICAL PREPARATION OF TEACHERS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEACHING SEMINARIES OF UKRAINE
Authors: Plakhotnik О.
Published: February 2021

The article deals with the analysis of professionally-pedagogical preparation of teachers of public schools of teaching seminaries of Ukraine, that can become valuable acquisition for professional preparation of specialists of the modern system of pedagogical education.
An important accent have been done on history, forming of maintenance and principles of professional preparation of teachers of public schools in teaching seminaries. The article analyzes the tendency of instability and relative unsystematic of preparation of teachers registers for public schools, that partly predetermined by educational reforms in industry of primary education. It has been proved that requirement to semantic part of professional preparation of teacher of public school were in direct dependence on a social order on the level of its qualification. The general preparation of future teacher was limited, at the same time professionally pedagogical preparation was in the comparatively best state.
The future teachers of public schools often have been studied German classic pedagogics, and educational practice rendered substantial influence on the level of professional preparedness of future teachers of public schools.
MODERN INFORMATION MOBILE TOOLS OF TRAINING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Poliak O.
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to modern information tools of training as a way to optimize the process of training future specialists.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of technological innovation and the theory of learning in the application of a variety of technologies to teaching and teaching.
It is determined that the patterns of behavior of modern students are changing with respect to their rapidly expanding digital environment. Modern digital students think and process information differently from their predecessors – thinking in parallel and linear models and reading visual images that could be used to read text.
It is emphasized that new technologies, such as those described in the article, can give students of the information society and the interaction society the opportunity to receive increased and continuous participation in learning.
Active students interact with their environment and manipulate objects in that environment, observe the impact of their interventions, and build their own interpretations of the phenomena and results of manipulations, share these interpretations with others. These descriptions offer connections to previously identified features of the Information Society and the Society for Interaction and New Technologies.
Different approaches of providing modern active education in higher education institutions are analyzed. In summary, mobile learning devices can provide individuality through unique profiles, this category of technology can be a proper choice of learning environment aimed at enhancing individual learning orientation. Mobile devices need to be in tune with how events are happening around the world and the web, even if those devices have been used for personal purposes only. It is emphasized that a critical aspect of such a strategy is that the mobile device is not simply integrated into the educational and higher education institutions or fell into the hands of its user, as has been done, for example, with recent initiatives on computers and laptops. On the contrary, individual profiles must be intentionally designed into the device and involved in the educational process in educational institutions in general and in higher education institutions in particular.
A positron annihilation study of defect accumulation in phosphorus- and titanium-alloyed austenitic stainless steels under electron irradiation at room temperature
Authors:   M.N. Miheev Institute of Metal Physics, UB RAS, Perminov D. A.
Published: February 2021

The effect of phosphorus and titanium additions on the accumulation of vacancy defects in Cr16Ni15Mo3 austenitic stainless steels under electron irradiation at room temperature is studied by positron annihilation spectroscopy. It is shown that, at this temperature, phosphorus has no noticeable effect on the accumulation of vacancy defects. This is due to the low mobility of vacancies and the low concentration of impurities. Titanium, due to its high concentration, enhances the accumulation of vacancy defects during irradiation, but this effect is weak.
Exploring the Self-Efficacy and Perceptions of Virtual Mentoring of Teachers
Participating in a New Teacher Induction Program
Authors: Peila Katie
Published: February 2021

Teacher turnover is an issue plaguing states and districts around the country, particularly among novice teachers. Research indicates that strong induction and mentoring programs can provide novice teachers with critical support and guidance as they make the transition from the pre-service environment to the professional workforce resulting in higher levels of self-efficacy and performance. Teachers with high self-efficacy exhibit more enthusiasm and persistence and higher levels of organizational commitment. While there is a considerable amount of research on traditional, face-to-face new teacher induction (NTI) programs, there are few studies that investigate the integration of technology for a virtual experience. This study sought to explore quantitative measures of teachers' self-efficacy and the perceptions of novice teachers engaging in virtual mentoring in the context of a NTI program.

Results of the survey indicate that participants (n = 67) reported a moderate degree of confidence in their ability to satisfactorily accomplish tasks within their classrooms. The scale is comprised of three subscales: Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, and Classroom Management. The participants indicated a higher self-efficacy in Classroom Management than in any of the other subscales. Several themes emerged from the qualitative data highlighting the importance of the frequency, quality, and content of teachers' interactions with their mentors. This study contributes to the existing literature on virtual mentoring and explores how the experience can provide teachers with an opportunity to cultivate self-efficacy.
Sevilla contra el Guadalquivir: el Plan Brackenbury y las defensas del barrio de Triana contra las inundaciones (1927-1953)
Authors: Pacheco Morales-Padrón Marcos
Published: February 2021

El presente artículo trata sobre las diferentes medidas llevadas a cabo por el Ayuntamiento y la Junta de Obras desde principios del siglo XX hasta mediados de dicha centuria para salvaguardar a los muelles y habitantes de Triana de las continuas inundaciones del Guadalquivir. Se analizan las causas que originan los desbordamientos en esta región y algunas de las actuaciones infructuosamente llevadas a cabo en la ciudad hasta la ejecución del Plan Brackenbury, que alejó para siempre las riadas del popular barrio hispalense.
El “círculo estético-hermenéutico” en el contexto de la “filosofía del límite”. Definición y aplicación en las artes “in itinere”
Authors: Pagola Martínez Herminia
Published: February 2021

En el presente artículo tratamos de argumentar y describir la conexión circular que apreciamos entre el hecho artístico-simbólico y el hecho hermenéutico-interpretativo, conexión que se nos muestra evidente situándonos en el ámbito que Eugenio Trías ha denominado límite dentro de su propuesta filosófica. Tratamos, asimismo, de analizar el grado de adecuación del comportamiento de las artes in itinere a la dinámica de este círculo estético-hermenéutico. En ellas, especialmente, se pone de relieve que el intervalo espacio-temporal de dicho círculo puede tender a un valor mínimo hasta el punto de que en un mismo instante se pueda dar de manera simultánea el hecho hermenéutico-interpretativo y el hecho creativo o artístico-simbólico.
El uso del agua en época romana en el Ebro medio. Estudio de casos en La Rioja y áreas limítrofes
Authors: Calonge Miranda Adrián
Published: February 2021

El siguiente texto busca analizar las diferentes estructuras hidráulicas que se han conservado en la zona riojana del Ebro Medio De esta manera se van a describir las infraestructuras que formaban parte de un ciclo artificial del agua de captación, transporte y distribución: presas, acueductos o sistemas de evacuación. También se va a abordar el uso del agua con fines industriales o lúdicos en las termas, urbanas o rurales. Por último, se hablará sobre la religión y el derecho aplicados al agua.
CLARA CAMPOAMOR, La forja de una feminista. Artículos periodísticos. 1920-1921, edición y estudio de Isabel Lizárraga Vizcarra y Juan Aguilera Sastre. Renacimiento, Sevilla, 2019 (Los cuatro vientos, nº 156)
Authors: Clavo Sebastián María José
Published: February 2021

Clara Campoamor, La forja de una feminista. Artículos periodísticos. 1920-1921, edición y estudio de Isabel Lizárraga Vizcarra y Juan Aguilera Sastre. Renacimiento, Sevilla, 2019 (Los cuatro vientos, nº 156).
FRANCISCO MIGUEL ESPINO JIMÉNEZ y ANTONIO MUÑOZ JIMÉNEZ (coords.), La tenencia y la explotación de la tierra en perspectiva histórica (siglos XVIII-XX), Egregius Ediciones, Sevilla, 2019
Authors: Pérez-Schmid Fernández Francisco José
Published: February 2021

Francisco Miguel Espino Jiménez y Antonio Muñoz Jiménez (coords.), La tenencia y la explotación de la tierra en perspectiva histórica (siglos XVIII-XX), Egregius Ediciones, Sevilla, 2019
Chiang Ching-Kuo (1910-1988): una vida interesante en el corto siglo XX chino
Authors: Herrera Feligreras Andrés , Lu Yu-Ting , Pérez Mena Ferran
Published: February 2021

Chiang Ching-kuo (1910-1988) es una figura imprescindible en la comprensión del Mundo Chino contemporáneo. El presente artículo propone una aproximación a través de los capítulos más importantes de su vida, desde su experiencia en la Unión Soviética hasta su presidencia de Taiwán durante la década de los años setenta y ochenta. La trayectoria vital de Chiang Ching-kuo permite asomarse al complejo nudo de relaciones existentes detrás del especifico proyecto modernizador chino que se cristalizó en la isla debido a una combinación de elementos exógenos y endógenos con un grado de contingencia no prevista por la élite política del Kuomintang. Este trabajo, que busca contribuir al desarrollo de los estudios chinos y taiwaneses en español, propone el concepto de “un corto siglo chino” y sugiere nuevas líneas de investigación conducentes a cuestionar el discurso dominante sobre el “milagro taiwanés”.
UWE-KARSTEN HEYE, Los Benjamin. Una familia alemana, Trotta, Madrid, 2020
Authors: Magaldi Fernandez Adrian
Published: February 2021

UWE-KARSTEN HEYE, Los Benjamin. Una familia alemana, Trotta, Madrid, 2020.
Investigation of Face-to-Face Class Attendance, Virtual Learning Engagement and Academic Performance in a Blended Learning Environment
Authors:   the Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, Li Na , Wang Jie , Zhang Xiaojun , Sherwood Roland
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this research is to investigate the correlation within three key variables in relation to students’ learning outcomes: face-to-face class attendance, virtual learning engagement, and academic performance. A sample course with 3783 students’ data were analysed by applying a quantitative research methodology. The research data included one semester’s attendance records, students’ virtual learning engagement on the university centralized virtual learning environment and the average academic performance Both Spearman’s correlation coefficient and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were used for the hypothesis’s tests according to the variables’ data characteristics. This research has verified the positive correlations between face-to-face class attendance and academic performance, virtual learning engagement and academic performance in a blended learning environment at a Chinese transnational university, which are consistent with existing research. The finding about the positive correlation between the face-to-face class attendance and virtual learning engagement suggests that students can benefit from both traditional and contemporary teaching formats by integrating the virtual learning elements into the face-to-face class delivery.
The Shift to Online Education Paradigm due to COVID-19: A Study of Student’s Behavior in UAE Universities Environment
Authors:   the Department of Information Technology, College of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, P.O. Box: 2202, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Ali Liaqat
Published: February 2021

The shift to an online education paradigm has been dramatically seen in educational systems and universities due to COVID-19 across the world, especially in United Arab Emirates. The emergence of COVID-19 forced educational institutions to divert all strategies from physical to online platforms for the safety of students, instructors and all the other staff members. However, this is not the case in educational institutions only because other governmental and non-governmental institutions are affected in the same way around the world. The objective of this research is to understand the behavior of students due to a sudden shift towards an online education experience in university environment and gauge their preference either on physical or online education system for the future. The research collected data through an online questionnaire from 210 undergraduate university students which further helped the researcher to draw the discussion and conclusion. The research proves that a high majority of students are willing to change from physical education to an online platforms and they believe that they can perform well by the adoption of this new platform of online education system. The research recommendations are helpful for the educational policy developers.
Comprehensive Approach to Curriculum Design for Advanced Training of Academic Staff in the Direction “Radio Electronic Devices and Systems” in Uzbekistan
Authors:   Department of Information Technologies on Education, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Uzbekistan, Pozilova Shakhnoza , Madaminov Khaydar , Otamurodov Golibjon , Murtazaeva Umida , Zakirova Feruza
Published: February 2021

Education should be developed parallel to the development of science and technology. Research in the field of Space Radio Electronic Communication Systems is currently being updated. Their use without training and advanced training of national personnel will be ineffective. Therefore, the education system, in particular the Advanced Training System, must respond to these changes in a timely manner. The article considers an integrated approach to designing a curriculum for advanced training courses on the example of the direction “Radio Electronic Devices and Systems” for academic staff of Higher Education, which involves the design of a curriculum based on an analysis of the needs of academic staff and an analysis of professional competencies necessary for the organization of scientific and pedagogical activities in Higher Education in the conditions of digitalization of education.
Study on the Personalized Learning Model of Learner-Learning Resource Matching
Authors:   the College of Information Engineering, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China, Zhou Lijuan , Zhang Feifei , Zhang Shudong , Xu Min
Published: February 2021

With the development of service integration technology, online learning platforms have gathered a large number of learning resources, causing learners to get lost in a variety of course information and it is difficult to obtain learning resources that match their own needs. The proposal of personalized learning gives the problem a direction to solve. However, current personalized learning resource recommendation services facing problems such as excessive candidate resources, sparse history and cold starts. In addition, the learning resources provided also show problems of "difficult or easy, uneven quality". For this article researches the personalized learning recommendation model of learner-learning resource matching. The main content includes three parts: First, build a demand model based on learner registration information, learning behavior and other data. Second, analyze the access behavior of learning resources and assess their quality. Third, calculate the matching degree between learners and learning resources based on the demand model and the quality information of the learning resources, and recommend them.
Bloom's Taxonomy to Improve Teaching-Learning in Introduction to Programming
Authors:   the Universidade Portucalense, Portugal, Sobral Sónia Rolland
Published: February 2021

Students in computer science courses entering higher education begin with computer thinking and programming languages in a curricular unit (CU) that can be referred to in various ways, like CS1 or programming fundamentals. This CU is very important for the academic and professional path of those students. Teachers and those responsible for those courses must carefully define the learning objectives, the learning strategies and the assessment of this teaching-learning. Bloom's taxonomy, in its different variations, is a powerful tool that helps in these tasks and that gives clear indications on the language that is to be used - which is useful for perceiving both the level of colleagues and the level of accreditations and assessments of courses. This article provides a detailed description of Bloom's taxonomy and its changes over the years. Studies carried out in the context of teaching fundamentals of programming and using Bloom's taxonomy are listed and analyzed. In the end, the conclusions and the definition of future works are made.
El álbum de Sara. Fotografía, género y familia en sectores trabajadores (Argentina, años 1940-1970)
Authors: Gallo Paola
Published: February 2021

Este artículo analiza un álbum fotográfico que recoge imágenes datadas entre los años 1940 y 1970 compilado por una mujer trabajadora de Tandil, una ciudad intermedia de la provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Se considera el análisis del álbum fotográfico –en tanto soporte narrativo singular– como una vía privilegiada para explorar las prácticas de representación familiar y de género en sectores trabajadores urbanos. Se argumenta que la narración visual contenida en el álbum construye una identidad de género que tensiona con el estereotipo hegemónico del periodo de mujer esposa y ama de casa, ilustrando así sobre las estrategias de recepción y reapropiación de modelos ideales de mujer, familia y domesticidad en estos sectores. Analíticamente, se propone un estudio del contenido visual y narrativo del álbum y sus fotografías, recuperando el contexto de usos, convenciones y significaciones en el que las mismas fueron producidas.
Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan diets as practical outtakes of EAS and ACC/AHA recommendations for lowering lipid profile
Authors: Wojda Anna , Janczy Agata , Małgorzewicz Sylwia
Published: February 2021

Abstract: Reduction of total cholesterol (TC) and LDL fraction (LDL-C) may be beneficial towards decreasing the risk of development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). First and foremost, before implementing or simultaneously with pharmacological treatment, patients should be informed about lifestyle changes that may be critical to achieving a better lipid profile. Recommendations from ACC/AHA (American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association) and EAS (European Atherosclerosis Society) mainly focus on limitation of saturated fatty acids (SFA) and trans fatty acids (TFA) consumption, but additional support could be considered. This review presents selected guidelines of European scientific societies concerning lipid metabolism disorders. The main aim of this manuscript was to present the guidelines how to provide simple and transparent schemes of management in dyslipidemia therapy. Encouraging patients for increasing the intake of soluble fiber (SF) and phytosterols (PS) may also be promoted for achieving therapeutic goals. In the clinical point of view, restoring an appropriate lipid profile is important because it directly reduces the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The EAS and ACC/AHA guidelines introduce several new demands, so far absent from previous recommendations. Mediterranean diet (MD) or vegetarian lifestyles are an example of diet patterns that are deliberated as healthy for cardio-vascular system, since both consist of fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruits with addition of desirable fats.
The prognostic Evaluation of West Syndrome Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study
Authors: TÜRAY Sevim , HANCI Fatma , DİLEK Mustafa , KABAKUŞ Nimet
Published: February 2021

Objective: To determine neurodevelopmental and seizure prognoses in our patients with West syndrome receiving adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) therapy, and to identify the factors affecting these.
Materials methods:
We determined the demographic factors, previous seizure histories, ACTH use and response times, and etiological factors of 34 patients diagnosed with West syndrome in our clinic at 3-24 months and receiving ACTH therapy. We also investigated their neurological development and its effect on seizure prognosis.
Results: We found a significant relationship between patients experiencing seizures before diagnosis and subsequent seizure prognosis. We also found a later response to ACTH and poorer neurodevelopmental and seizure prognoses in patients with symptomatic etiologies. Global developmental delay was determined in 76% of all cases, and seizures persisted despite antiepileptic drugs in 62%.
Conclusions: Symptomatic etiological factors in West syndrome adversely affect the neurodevelopmental process and subsequent seizure prognosis.