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Psycholinguistic Study of the Speech of Older Preschool Children: Specific Features of Understanding the Figurative Meaning of Phrases and their Use in Spontaneous Speech
Authors: Kharchenko Nataliia V. , Mysan Inna V.
Published: July 2021

The acquisition of native language phraseology is important for the speech and mental development of preschool children, because with the help of phraseology children can expressively reproduce a variety of social events in speech, impartially characterise people, their actions and deeds. The purpose of the study was to investigate psycholinguistic features of children's development of operations of understanding figurative meaning of phraseological expressions and their verbalisation in speech. To this end, the authors used methods of assessing the understanding of figurative meaning of proverbs and metaphors, direct interpretation of a word, choosing one variant of meaning from several paraphrases, interviewing children, recording their statements on a voice recorder, and talking to children. The analysis of children's speech was carried out according to the criteria and corresponding indicators: semantic (lexical, metaphorical, conceptual), pragmatic (active use of phrases, correct reproduction, appropriateness of actualisation), expressive-stylistic (evaluative, emotional, figurative speech). Four levels of children's operations of understanding figurative meaning of phraseological expressions and their use in speech were identified: high, sufficient, average, low, each of which correlated with certain psychological and psycholinguistic characteristics. It was found that children acquire phraseology spontaneously, under the influence of the speech of others, and selectively. It has been revealed that preschool children understand the meaning of phraseological units better than they use them in oral speech; the use of phraseological units in spontaneous speech is a more complex speech operation for children than the operation of decoding the figurative meaning of a phraseological unit. However, both the operations of understanding the figurative meaning of phraseological units and the operations of verbalising phraseological units in spontaneous speech require further development. The practical value of the research lies in the development of a diagnostic technique for studying the operations of understanding figurative meaning of phraseological expressions and their use in spontaneous speech in the zone of a child's speech activity and thinking development
Public Management and Reforming of Singapore's Preschool Education
Authors: Isakova Yelizaveta P.
Published: July 2021

The study investigates the preschool sector of education in Singapore and the system of its management. New socio-economic conditions require a new theoretical and methodological basis of the educational process. Studying the experience of the functioning of other educational systems provides an opportunity to implement effective ways of reforming in the domestic educational system. This fact proves the relevance of the study. The purpose of the study is to investigate the experience of public administration and modernisation of the modern system of preschool education in Singapore. The research was conducted on the basis of systematic, personality-oriented, axiological and synergetic methodological approaches to the study of pedagogical phenomena and with the use of such theoretical research methods as the method of analysis, synthesis, comparison and systematisation. The author identifies areas of public impact on the mostly private preschool sector in Singapore and areas of its reforming. It has been established that the main areas of updating Singapore's preschool education includes the development of a conceptual framework for the preschool education sector, improvement of the quality of staff professional training, reorganisation of the management system of preschool education and implementation of the principle of meritocracy, which provides equal access to quality preschool education for all Singaporeans. The study analyses the main aspects and specific features of introducing the conceptual framework “Nurturing the early learners”. The conceptual framework is a recommendation and guide for developing educational programmes in preschool institutions of the country and gives teachers some freedom to apply an individual and creative approach in the process of developing educational programmes for their preschool institutions. The author also identifies the main measures undertaken to improve the professional level of preschool teachers and the level of preschool education in general. It is concluded that due to the successful cooperation of the government and private preschool education providers and a clear delineation of their responsibilities, the government of Singapore succeeded in implementing an effective system of management of the preschool education sector
Academic Mobility of Students of Philological Specialisations in the Structure of Polylingual Intercultural Education
Authors: Kiporenko Anastasiia Yu. , Kuprata Nadia Ya.
Published: July 2021

The relevance of the study of student mobility in the academic space is determined by the possibilities of implementing education outside one country, as well as the possibility of the establishment and development of cross-cultural communication. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of pedagogical conditions for the development of professional mobility of future teachers of foreign languages in the educational environment of the university. In the course of the research, a pedagogical experiment was conducted using monitoring, the statistical method, the method of collecting and processing data, as well as diagnostics and testing. In total, 722 students of II-IV years of the first educational level, a bachelor of a philological university, specialising in “Philology (foreign language and literature)”, took part in the study. The study describes the main pedagogical conditions for the development of the professional mobility of future teachers of foreign languages in the educational sphere of the university. An empirical study was carried out, the essence of which was in the process of development of the professional mobility of future teachers of foreign languages by introducing and studying the discipline “Mobility as a path to success”. Paired Student's t-test was calculated to determine changes in data at different stages of the study. The positive influence of certain pedagogical conditions on the general state of preparedness of students of higher educational institutions was revealed. It was found that the professional mobility of future teachers of foreign languages is determined by the personal, activity, and cognitive communication components. Three levels of development of professional mobility were investigated in accordance with the indicated components. The unpreparedness of future teachers of foreign languages for active professional mobility in accordance with the requirements of the innovative modern educational space was revealed. Research prospects are in the further improvement and implementation of the discipline “Mobility as a path to success” in higher educational institutions with a philological orientation
Development of Professionally Important Qualities of Cadets by Means of Handball
Authors: Lopatiuk Olena V.
Published: July 2021

The basis for the reliability of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities is a high level of development of physical, psychological, and psychophysiological qualities, which are formed in the process of studying at the flight academy by complex means, one of which is physical training. Targeted physical training classes can not only improve health and emotional tone, but also develop professionally important psychophysiological qualities. The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate the importance of handball for the development of professionally important qualities of Future Flight Academy specialists. To achieve this purpose, methods of theoretical analysis, synthesis, generalisation of scientific and educational literature on the research problem were used. The article reveals the importance of handball in the development of physical and psychophysiological qualities of cadets, as well as presents exercises and focused training for the development of physical qualities of future specialists who master aviation specialisations. The characteristic features of the influence of handball on the comprehensive development of cadets' personality are determined. It was established that systematic handball classes develop cadets' basic physical and psychophysiological qualities, important for professions of operator profile: emotional and vestibular stability; volume, distribution and switching of attention; the ability to extrapolate the development of the situation; the ability to quickly make decisions, and a number of other qualities that determine success in professional training of cadets of the academy. It is proved that handball is of great importance for the comprehensive development of future specialists, as well as their professionally important qualities. It is confirmed that the physical training of cadets of the flight academy using game sports, in particular handball, is an active method of successful implementation of their professional training. The results obtained will serve as a perspective for an empirical study of the relevance of the problem
Sử dụng phương pháp quan sát trong dạy học môn Tự nhiên và Xã hội lớp 1,2,3
Authors: Dương Huy Cẩn
Published: July 2021

Sử dụng phương pháp dạy học để phát huy tính tích cực học tập của học sinh, đồng thời để hình thành và phát triển phẩm chất, năng lực học sinh là vấn đề thiết thực hiện nay. Trong mối quan hệ các yếu tố tác động lẫn nhau gồm kiến thức của bài học, nhận thức của học sinh và phương pháp dạy học thì yếu tố quyết định, thành công là phương pháp dạy học. Do đó, sử dụng phương pháp quan sát để hướng dẫn học sinh tìm tòi, phát hiện kiến thức từ đối tượng học tập trong dạy học môn Tự nhiên và Xã hội lớp 1,2,3 là hoàn toàn khoa học và phù hợp nhận thức học sinh. Bài viết trình bày cách sử dụng phương pháp quan sát trong dạy học môn Tự nhiên và Xã hội lớp 1,2,3.
Thực trạng an ninh môi trường tác động đến thực hiện Nghị quyết 07-NQ/TU ngày 27/12/2016 của Thành ủy Cần Thơ về xây dựng và phát triển huyện Phong Điền thành đô thị sinh thái
Authors: Cao Thị Bé Oanh , Hoàng Chí Thanh
Published: July 2021

Thời gian qua huyện Phong Điền đã có nhiều giải pháp khai thác nguồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên phục vụ phát triển kinh tế-xã hội. Song, thực tế vấn đề môi trường, an ninh môi trường chưa được các cấp chính quyền và tầng lớp nhân dân nhận thức một cách đầy đủ, từ đó dẫn đến nguy cơ làm xáo trộn hệ sinh thái trên địa bàn huyện. Bằng phương pháp lược khảo tài liệu và tiếp cận thực tế trong quá trình công tác và thực địa, tác giả phân tích những vấn đề về môi trường, An ninh môi trường, đô thị sinh thái và phân tích những kết quả đạt được so với các tiêu chí về đô thị sinh thái. Trên cơ sở đó, tác giả đề xuất các nhóm giải pháp về tuyên truyền, về cơ chế chính sách và về liên kết trong việc xây dựng và phát triển đô thị sinh thái huyện Phong Điền, để làm cơ sở trong qua trình triển khai thực hiện Nghị quyết số: 07-NQ/TU của Thành ủy Cần Thơ, ngày 27/12/2016 về “xây dựng và phát triển huyện Phong Điền thành đô thị sinh thái” đạt được những kết quả như mong muốn, góp phần cho phong trào phát triển bền vững kinh tế ở Việt Nam.
Algunos antecedentes sobre propagación de Nothofagus
Authors: Muñoz Villagra Marisol
Published: July 2021

Las especies del género Nothofagus tienen gran importancia en el país ya que son componentes de la mayoría de los tipos forestales y por lo tanto tienen una amplia participación dentro del bosque chileno. Su distribución natural cubre desde las regiones de Valparaíso hasta Magallanes. Todos los Nothofagus chilenos presentan características de interés por las cualidades de su madera, porque habitan solo en Chile, por ubicarse en un área muy restringida, por estar catalogados en peligro de extinción o vulnerables, por ser capaces de crecer en condiciones ambientales adversas, etc. Todo esto justifica plenamente cualquier estudio tendiente a aumentar el conocimiento que se tiene de estas especies. A continuación se detalla por especie la información recopilada sobre los aspectos reproductivos.
El olivo (Olea europaea L.) una especie de interés para zonas áridas y semiáridas. Revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Perret Sandra , Mondaca Barbé Nelson
Published: July 2021

En base a una revisión bibliográfica se presenta una monografía del olivo (Olea europaea L.) en la cual se describe la especie y se resumen los principales aspectos de silvicultura, manejo y rendimientos. Based on a bibliographic revision it is presented a monograph of the olive tree (Olea europaea L.), in which the specie is described and summed up the main aspects of silviculture, management and yield.
La tecnología de gestión y los procesos para innovar
Authors: Quilodrán Rodríguez Federico
Published: July 2021

La planificación estratégica, para las empresas, incluye como recurso de gran importancia el uso de tecnologías blandas (organización, aptitud, mentalidad, administración de procesos de capacitación, financiamiento, etc.). Esto, cuando se proyecta implementar procesos de innovación tecnológica necesarios para lograr un espacio en los mercados internacionales. En la actualidad el concepto de "know-how" adquiere obligatoria relevancia para pretender incrementar "valores añadidos". Ello debe realizarse sin perder competitividad, debiendo en todo momento considerar estrictos criterios económicos en la selección de procesos tecnológicos.
Efecto del precalentamiento en agua sobre la densidad básica y la contracción del coigue Nothofagus dombeyi
Authors: Ananías Abuter Rubén A. , Chamorro Marcela , Díaz Carmen
Published: July 2021

En este trabajo se analizó el comportamiento de la densidad básica y la contracción de muestras de coigüe Nothofagus dombeyi de 30mm x 30mm x 300mm, frente al precalentamiento prolongado en agua caliente. El diseño experimental incluyó como factores variables el tiempo de calentamiento en cuatro niveles (4,8,12 y 16 días) y la temperatura de calentamiento en tres niveles (40, 75 y 95ºC) y se contemplaron 3 repeticiones por tratamiento. Un lote de muestras sin calentamiento fue utilizado como control. Los resultados indican que la densidad básica decrece en forma lineal con el tiempo de calentamiento y se detectó más de un 12% de pérdida de la densidad básica con temperatura de calentamiento superior a 75º C. La contracción total aumentó significativamente con el tiempo de calentamiento y la temperatura debido al mayor colapso en la madera pretratada.
Estudios de mercado: el caso de la madera de Canelo en Estados Unidos y Europa
Authors: Cabrera Perramón Jorge
Published: July 2021

El trabajo se enmarca dentro del proyecto "Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Industriales no Pulpables de Renovales de Canelo", adjudicado por CORFO al Instituto Forestal (INFOR) en 2002. El estudio de mercado conforma la base para el desarrollo posterior del proyecto, particularmente en sus fases de tecnología industrial y silvícola. El objetivo central es investigar las opciones de mercado de la madera de canelo en Estados Unidos y Europa, con el fin de identificar líneas con mayor capacidad competitiva, empresas importadoras con interés real por comprar y definir las condiciones. El plan de trabajo consistió en recopilar, procesar y analizar información de mercado obtenida de fuentes secundarias y primarias. Las entrevistas se acompañaron de muestras de madera y un folleto promocional. Se abarcó cuatros estados norteamericanos y tres países europeos. En general, se estimó que el canelo es estéticamente muy bueno, es una madera algo liviana y no muy dura, cuyas principales aplicaciones son para muebles y molduras especiales, en las que la apariencia juega un rol determinante. Los precios referenciales que podrían lograrse para canelo son bastante superiores a los del mercado chileno, superiores a las coníferas y bastante cercanos a especies como abedul, aliso, acer y haya europea. El estudio reúne una gran cantidad de información sobre detalles y requisitos comerciales, recomendaciones estratégicas, datos de precios, directorios de empresas con conocimiento de la madera de canelo e interesados específicos. La conclusión final es que la madera de canelo, efectivamente, puede ser exportada en forma competitiva a estas regiones, de modo que el énfasis futuro es preparar una oferta sostenible y de calidad.
Evaluación de la producción y productividad en biomasa aérea de boldo (Peumus boldus Mol.) en un bosque esclérofilo
Authors: Donoso Calderón Sergio Roberto , Durán Gárate Leonardo
Published: July 2021

El presente estudio evaluó la producción y productividad de biomasa aérea en una formación de boldo (Peumus boldus Mol.), ubicada en un predio de la comuna de María Pinto, Región Metropolitana de Santiago; formación que ha sido intervenida durante los últimos años para la comercialización de sus hojas. Fueron establecidas tres parcelas de 500 m² en sectores que presentaban intervenciones. En cada una, los individuos fueron posicionados mediante coordenadas (x,y), realizando un levantamiento horizontal a los boldos. Se midió el diámetro de todos los vástagos de boldo en cada parcela, determinando además el número de vástagos, área basal, diámetros de copa y altura. Se cosechó 12 árboles en forma completa, extrayendo una muestra superior a los 200 vástagos. En cada uno se separó las hojas y el fuste, materiales que luego fueron secados en una estufa a aire forzado y posteriormente pesados para obtener los pesos secos por componente.
Valorización de los bosques de segundo crecimiento para los tipos forestales Roble - Raulí - Coigüe y Coigüe - Raulí - Tepa = Increasing the value for Roble - Rauli - Coigue and Coigue - Rauli - Tepa second growth
Authors: Grosse Werner Hans , Larraín Larraín Oscar Eduardo , Mujica Hoevelmayer Rodrigo Fernando
Published: July 2021

Los bosques nativos chilenos originales en el Sur del país incluían alta presencia de especies tolerantes a la sombra junto a las especies de baja tolerancia del género Nothofagus tales como roble (Nothofagus obliqua), raulí (Nothofagus alpina) y Coigüe (Nothofagus dombeyi). Las intervenciones antrópicas en estos bosques originaron vastos terrenos desprovistos de vegetación, los cuales en muchos casos fueron colonizados por las especies de Nothofagus mencionadas, formando numerosos bosques de segundo crecimiento, los denominados renovales. Los actualmente reconocidos tipos forestales Roble-Raulí-Coigüe (RO-RA-CO) y Coigüe-Raulí-Tepa (CO-RA-TE) representan los bosques de segundo crecimiento más importante del país. Los esquemas de manejo propuestos invertirán la proporción entre madera de baja y alta calidad, para lo cual es indispensable la aplicación de una silvicultura temprana e intensiva, obteniéndose así un alto porcentaje de madera para fines nobles como son chapa y madera aserrada.
Análisis de un sistema silvopastoral con Pinus contorta (Dougl. ex Loud) en la Región de Aysén, Chile = Analysis of a silvopastoral system with Pinus contorta (Dougl. ex Loud) in the Region of Aysén, Chile
Authors: Sotomayor Garretón Alvaro , Moya Navarro Iván , Teuber Winkler Osvaldo
Published: July 2021

En el año 2003 se estableció una investigación para evaluar la potencialidad de los sistemas silvopastorales con Pinus contorta (Dougl. ex Loud), en la zona intermedia de la provincia de Coyhaique, Región de Aysén, Patagonia chilena. Para su evaluación se comparan dos diseños silvopastorales con la especie, uno sin manejo y el otro con manejo, versus usos tradicionales de la tierra en Aysén, como es el manejo ganadero con bovinos sobre una pradera naturalizada. Los resultados del estudio arrojan que los sistemas silvopastorales mostraron ser una alternativa para los productores de la Patagonia, dado que les permite obtener ingresos intermedios por la venta de carne y madera proveniente de raleos, mientras que obtendrán un ingreso final por la venta de madera por el componente forestal. La producción de carne en peso vivo indicó que estos sistemas son apropiados para la zona, ya que la producción fue similar a la del sistema ganadero en los primeros dos años de evaluación, aunque el área efectiva del pastoreo se redujo, mostrando la influencia beneficiosa de los árboles en los factores climáticos como viento y temperatura.
Issues in Cluster Development for SMEs in Thailand
Authors: Singh Mastana Amarjeet
Published: July 2021

Despite consistent and coherent policy positions from the government concerning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a means of stimulating economic development, Thailand continues to suffer from a medium-sized company deficit. One of the means by which it is possible to tackle this issue is through encouragement of cluster formation. This can be successful only when commercial logic already exists and top-down imposition of a cluster where there is no such logic is doomed to failure. In this paper, qualitative research has been used to interview SME business leaders and other relevant stakeholders (with a total sample size of 65) to identify issues related to cluster formation in contemporary Thailand and the means by which they have sought to overcome challenges. These have included low purchasing power, unclear information and uncertainty with respect to the direction of government policy, which has varied wildly over the past two decades, as well as unrealistic loan arrangements. More positively, entrepreneurs detect improvements in the quality and quantity of knowledge workers in the local economy and, when clusters have been able to flourish, reduced transaction costs and better provision of information have helped to create some sustainable forms of competitive advantage. Nevertheless, the perennial complaints of SME owners (i.e. lack of access to capital and markets, government regulations) were also well-represented here. The implications of this research are presented and recommendations made at various scales. Keywords: clusters, competitiveness, SMEs, Thailand
De Joseph Ratzinger a Benedicto XVI. Vida, obra y trayectorias de Ratzinger
Authors: Natal Álvarez Domingo
Published: July 2021

Aquí presentamos el entorno vital de Ratzinger, con sus estudios e influencias más decisivas, así como al profesor Universitario y su famosa Tesis de Habilitación. El Perito del Concilio Vaticano II, y el paso de  Münster a Tubinga, la crisis social del 68 y su marcha a Ratisbona. La llegada de los vientos del Concilio y la revista Communio. El Obispo, el Prefecto de la Congregación de la Fe y el Papa Benedicto XVI. Luego exponemos la Razón y la Fe, según Ratzinger, ante el silencio de Dios: la meditación de sábado Santo, el sábado Santo de la Historia y el ateísmo actual. Además, él se adentra en la situación actual y sus causas: el egocentrismo individualista, la alergia a lo sublime, y nos muestra cómo ser cristiano en una era neopagana, desde el camino del Vaticano II y el testimonio cristiano del Dios vivo en nuestro mundo, con el evangelio del Dios del amor y su moral. También nos habla del diálogo interreligioso, el mundo de los laicos, la mujer en la Iglesia, el número de los santos y la reforma litúrgica, para llegar a la Nueva Evangelización hoy como testimonio del Dios vivo en nuestro mundo.
Quantitative Evaluation of Diabetic Foot Wound Healing Using Hydrogel Nanosilver Based Dressing Vs. Traditional Dressing: A Prospective Randomized Control Study
Authors: Yahia Ehsan A. , El-Sharkawey Ayman E. , Bayoumi Magda M.
Published: July 2021

Background: The wound dressings perform a crucial role in cutaneous wounds management due to their ability to protect wounds and promote dermal and epidermal tissue regeneration. Aim:To evaluate the effectiveness of using hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing vs. traditional dressing on diabetic foot wound healing. Methods:Sixty patients with type-2 diabetes hospitalized for diabetic foot wound treatment were recruited from selected Surgical departments. A prospective randomized control study was carried Results: The results showed that the percentage of a reduction rate of the ulcer by the third week of the treatment as in the hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing group was higher (15.11%) than traditional wound dressing group (33.44%). Moreover, the mean ulcers size "sq mm" in the hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing group recognized a faster healing rate (15.11±7.89), and considerably lesser in comparison to the traditional in the third week (21.65±8.4). Conclusion: The hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing showed better results than traditional dressing in managing diabetic ulcer foot. Keywords: Diabetes, Wound Care, Diabetic Foot, Wound dressing, Hydrogel Nanosilver
In silico comparative analysis of BRCA2 gene in some selected animal species in Africa
Authors: TM Olotu , EK Oladipo , OA Ajibade , I. J Adeosun , DV Adegunloye , BB Oladipo , MO Kaka
Published: July 2021

Background: BRCA2 genes are not only found in humans, but in other animal species. BRCA2 gene plays a vital role in maintaining the stability of a cell's genetic information. BRCA2 is considered as a gatekeeper gene; however, if mutated or abnormally expressed, it causes the destruction of normal cell structure and promotes the growth of cancer cells. Objective: This study aimed to assess the differences and similarities of BRCA2 gene from different animal species in Africa through In silico genomics analysis providing further insight on its comparative genomics features. Materials and Methods: Fifteen nucleotide sequences of BRCA2 gene of different mammals and bird species were retrieved from National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Multiple sequence alignment was done with MEGA 7.0 software, while identity and similarities were determined by constructing a pairwise comparison. Conserved domains on the sequences were identified with NCB1-CDD. Results: BRCA2 gene was found to be present not only in humans, but other lower animals and birds across African countries. The phylogenetic tree for Homo sapiens BRCA2 gene in Tunisia belongs to the same ecological niche with the Theropithecus gelada BRCA2 gene in Ethiopia and BRCA2 from the same African region has high bootstrap, implying that they share the same homology. Conserved regions identified in the all the sequences were absent in Miniopterus natalensis and most present in Chrysochloris asiatica, Theropithecus gelada, Apaloderma vittatum, Pterocles gutturalis, Rousettus aegyptiacus, Homo sapiens, Echinops telfairi, and Cavia porcellus. Conclusion: Based on the findings obtained from this study, BRCA2 gene in humans and other lower animals, particularly from same region, share the same homology and similarities.
Analysis of disaster preparedness knowledge and skills for teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Palas, South Lampung
Authors: Sabella Vina , Widiastuti Ratna , Nurwahidin Muhammad
Published: July 2021

This study aims to determine the level of disaster preparedness among the teachers of SMA Negeri 1 Palas in South Lampung. Palas is located near the Anak Krakatau. This area has high disaster risks, either from Anak Krakatau eruption, earthquake, or tsunami. That is why a study of disaster preparedness is needed. This research uses quantitative research methods. Data collection techniques used a Psychological First Aid questionnaire (PFA questionnaire). Psychological First Aid is widely used for psychosocial support in disaster preparedness. The research subjects were 30 teachers. The data analyzed with descriptive statistical analysis. Based on the results of the research, it shows that the teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Palas understand about giving Psychological First Aid as a disaster preparedness support quite well, showed with the frequency of high category of 47%, the frequency of moderate category of 50%, and the frequency of low category of 3%. Meanwhile, it showed that there were the teachers’ understandings about 1) providing direct care of the Psychological First Aids, with the frequency of high category of 80%, the frequency of moderate category of 20%, and the frequency of low category of 0%; 2) high-risk people identification of the Psychological First Aids, with the frequency of high category of 63%, the frequency of moderate category of 37%, and the frequency of low category of 0%; and 3) design follow up of the Psychological First Aids, with the frequency of high category of 73%, the frequency of moderate category of 20%, and the frequency of low category of 7%.
The Impact of Cash Management Practices toward Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia
Authors: Amini Nuzulia , Setiono Bambang , Pangaribuan Christian Haposan , Princes Elfindah
Published: July 2021

Objective – The importance of SMEs in Indonesia has been becoming the center of attention for the government to help the national economy grow. However, there are still many problems that hinder the potential of SMEs to develop. One of the problems is financial Management in terms of cash management, which can help SMEs have better Management over cash and better performance. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the current two elements of cash management practice, forecasting (FOR) and cash mobilization (CML) done by SMEs in Indonesia and its impact on Return on Assets (ROA) and Gross Profit Margin (GPM) as the financial performance measurements.

Methodology – The research uses a quantitative approach from 90 SMEs in Java and Bali islands from April until July 2018. The data were analyzed descriptively using a 4-point scale questionnaire.  A regression analysis was added to find out significant relationships between the variables.

Findings – The research found that SMEs owners/managers often do forecasting and rarely do cash mobilization practices. The regression analysis shows a significant relationship between cash management practices and ROA but a non-significant relationship between cash management practices and Gross Profit Margin (GPM).

Novelty – This research provides an insight of how cash management practices influence the financial performance in the context of SMEs.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Evaluation and Implementation: A Case Study
Authors: Yosevine Prisca , Oetama Raymond Sunardi , Setiawan Johan , Princes Elfindah
Published: July 2021

Objective – To understand the success rate of ERP in the company by using the Ifinedo method and provide proposals that can improve ERP implementation in the company based on the unfulfilled Ifinedo method.

Methodology – This research uses Quantitative method research distributed to 50 end users at Indoporcelain using surveys and interviews.

Findings – The research found one point that is less valued in the company, namely vision and mission factors in organizational variables compared to other factors. Therefore, proposals in this sector are indispensable in order to increase the success of ERP implementation in the company. Furthermore, lack of IT support due to the management’s ignorance has made the ERP implementation did not reach the optimum performance expected.

Novelty – By measuring the success rate of ERP in the company, the company can know how the success rate of ERP implementation in its company. The company can make corrections and quality improvements to existing ERP systems based on proposals with unmet Ifinedo method.
Can Multistep Nonparametric Regressions Beat Historical Average in Predicting Excess Stock Returns?
Authors: Khanom Najrin
Published: July 2021

Several economic and financial variables are said to have predictive power over excess stock returns. Empirically there is little consensus among academics, whether these variables have predictive power or not. Results are often sensitive to the econometric model of choice. The econometric models can produce biased results due to the high degree of persistence in predictive variables. Apart from high persistence, the relationship between stock return and the predictive variable may also be misspecified in the model. In order to address possible non-linearities and endogeneity between the residuals and persistent independent variables in predictive regressions, multi-step non-parametric and semiparametric regressions are explored in this paper. In these regressions, the conditional mean and the residuals are estimated separately and then added to obtain the predicted excess stock returns. Goyal and Welch's (2008) predictive variables are used to predict excess S&P 500 returns. The predictive performance of both in-sample and out-of-sample of the two proposed models are compared with the historical average, Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and non-parametric regressions. The performance of the models is evaluated using Root Mean Squared Errors (RMSEs). The explored models, particularly the two-step nonparametric model, outperform the compared models in-sample. Out-of-sample several variables are found to have predictive ability.
Zes jaar later: met z’n allen verstrikt geraakt in het stelsel?!
Authors: Lam E. , Schepens I.J.M.
Published: July 2021

Zes jaar later: met z’n allen verstrikt geraakt in het stelsel?!

Dit artikel borduurt voort op de in 2014 en 2017 verschenen overzichtsartikelen over de twee belangrijke wetswijzigingen op het gebied van de jeugdbescherming en de jeugdzorg: de herziening van de kinderbeschermingsmaatregelen en de jeugdwet . De bedoeling van dit artikel is om een overall beeld te schetsen: een beeld dat duidelijk maakt hoe complex de ondersteuning aan kinderen en gezinnen is georganiseerd waarbij het recht op bescherming van de kinderen door de overheid ernstig onder druk staat. In het eerste deel van dit artikel wordt stilgestaan bij actuele ontwikkelingen stelselbreed. Vervolgens wordt stilgestaan bij de praktijk van de kinderbeschermingsmaatregelen. Achtereenvolgens komen aan de orde de evaluatie herziening kinderbeschermingsmaatregelen, het aantal kinderbeschermingsmaatregelen, de krapte bij de Gecertificeerde Instellingen (hierna: GI): wachtlijsten en de rechtspraak, corona en de invloed op jeugdbescherming, Perspectiefbesluit, Machtiging uithuisplaatsing en reikwijdte, Vaststelling omgangsregeling en Ineffectieve OTS. In het laatste deel van het artikel staan de bevindingen betreffende de Jeugdwet centraal. Daarbij wordt aandacht besteed aan onder meer de zogenaamde ‘drangtrajecten’, het woonplaatsbeginsel, de informatieplicht jegens de gezinsvoogd en het klacht- en tuchtrecht.
A strategic marketing perspective on entrepreneurs & innovation
Authors: D'Andrea Fernando Antonio Monteiro Christoph , Luce Fernando Bins
Published: July 2021

Objetivo: Apresentar as profundas e inexploradas conexões entre as teorias em Marketing Estratégico e Empreendedorismo usando a inovação como fenômeno basilar.Método: Este é um artigo conceitual que discute as literaturas mencionadas anteriormente e demonstra que a inovação pode ser vista como conexão entre o individualismo metodológico da teoria empreendedorial da firma e a literatura em marketing estratégico. A literatura fundamental em empreendedorismo deste ponto de vista, bem como as referências mais relevantes em marketing estratégico foram comparadas.Resultados Principais: Mais do que expor tais conexões, o trabalho traz dois resultados objetivos: um framework que conecta desenvolvimentos teóricos previamente vistos nas duas literaturas e; uma tabela comparativa com os conceitos teóricos e contribuições originais. Ambos oferecem caminhos para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas teóricas e/ou empíricas.Contribuições teóricas e metodológicas: O trabalho elucida a complementariedade entre as literaturas, melhorando a interdisciplinaridade e dando um primeiro passo para reinserir o individualismo metodológico como uma perspectiva metodológica válida no marketing e no marketing estratégico. Mais especificamente, isto se dá por posicionar o empreendedor como figura central em qualquer organização.Relevância/Originalidade: O presente artigo faz algo inédito do ponto de vista conceitual. Alguns acadêmicos discutem a importância de indivíduos que detém e exercem poder nas organizações, no entanto, ao usar a teoria empreendedorial da firma, damos um passo inédito nas discussões de marketing estratégico.Implicações sociais ou para administradores: Ao adotar uma abordagem individualista para a análise do marketing estratégico, acadêmicos aumentam a quantidade de ferramentas à sua disposição para compreender o dinamismo organizacional e mercadológico. Tal abordagem também contribui para aproximar as discussões teóricas a algo mais palpável para os práticos.
Implementasi Metode Kontrol Model Prediksi Terdistribusi untuk Kontrol Kereta Api Berbasis Sistem Komunikasi
Authors:   Prodi Teknik Elektro, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Tamba Tua Agustinus , Putra Ivan Dwi , Sadiyoko Ali
Published: July 2021

Makalah ini memaparkan teknik pemodelan dan desain pengontrol pada dinamika kereta api yang beroperasi dengan sistem persinyalan blok bergerak pada kerangka teknologi pengontrolan kereta api berbasis sistem komunikasi atau communication-based train control (CBTC). Model dinamika sistem diturunkan berdasarkan diagram benda bebas sistem, sedangkan pengontrolan rangkaian kereta dirancang dengan algoritme kontrol model prediksi terdistribusi atau distributed model predictive control (DMPC). Gerak konvoi rangkaian kereta diasumsikan menggunakan topologi komunikasi searah dimana setiap rangkaian kereta hanya memperoleh informasi dari kereta di depannya. Dalam hal ini, setiap rangkain kereta memformulasikan permasalahan kontrol optimal lokal dan menentukan solusinya berdasarkan informasi variabel keadaan dari kereta lain terdekat. Tujuan implementasi metode DMPC yang ditinjau adalah untuk memastikan setiap rangkaian kereta pada konvoi mampu melacak kecepatan kendaraan referensi di posisi paling depan sambil mempertahankan jarak aman referensi tertentu dengan kereta terdekat lain. Hasil simulasi numerik terkait implementasi metode DMPC yang diusulkan menunjukkan bahwa baik deviasi antara kecepatan aktual dan kecepatan referensi maupun deviasi antara jarak antar kereta aktual dengan jarak antar kereta referensi pada konvoi menuju nol secara asimptotik. Hasil simulasi ini mengilustrasikan efektivitas dari metode kontrol berbasis DMPC yang diusulkan.
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Melanoma: A Review
Authors: Conforti Claudio , Zalaudek Iris
Published: July 2021

We are currently witnessing a worldwide increase in the incidence of melanoma. Incidence in Europe is about 25 cases per 100,000 population, while in Australia it reaches a rate of 60 new cases per 100,000. While the epidemiological curves of the 1980's and 1990's suggested an increase in the incidence of melanoma across all age groups, the last 10 years’ data indicates a 5% reduction in the incidence of thin melanoma in young individuals aged between 15 and 24. This suggests a positive impact of primary prevention campaigns [1-2]. The risk factors associated with melanoma are different and multifactorial: on one hand, there is a genetic predisposition, as evidenced by the increased risk in patients with dysplastic nevus syndrome, with familial melanoma or familial melanoma syndromes; on the other hand, the unprotected interaction between UV rays and phototypes I-II increases the risk of developing melanoma, especially in case of sunburns in pediatric age. This review aims to summarize melanoma epidemiology and risk factors.
Karl Rahner at Vatican II
Authors: Penaskovic Richard ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: July 2021

Karl Rahner had a powerful influence on Vatican II for four well-known reasons: his fluency in Latin, his intellectual brilliance, his strenuous work ethic, and his wide knowledge of Catholic theology. Rahner’s contribution as a peritus was surpassed only by Gérard Philips and Yves Congar, all three of whom advised the key conciliar fathers such as Cardinals Suenens, König, and Frings. This essay traces the influence of Rahner on the four Vatican II Constitutions, Sacrosanctum Concilium, Lumen Gentium, Dei Verbum, and Gaudium et Spes. It concludes with a reflection on the pastoral care that infused his work.
Chordoma
Authors: Ulici Veronica , Hart Jesse
Published: July 2021

Context.—

Chordomas are uncommon malignant neoplasms with notochordal differentiation encountered by neuropathologists, bone/soft tissue pathologists, and general surgical pathologists. These lesions most commonly arise in the axial skeleton. Optimal therapy typically involves complete surgical resection, which is often technically difficult owing to the anatomic location, leading to a high rate of recurrence. Lesions have been generally resistant to radiation and chemotherapy; however, experimental studies involving targeted therapy and immunotherapy are currently underway.

Objective.—

To summarize the clinical and pathologic findings of the various types of chordoma (conventional chordoma, dedifferentiated chordoma, and poorly differentiated chordoma), the differential diagnosis, and recent advances in molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic modalities that are reliant on accurate diagnosis.

Data Sources.—

Literature review based on PubMed searches containing the term “chordoma” that address novel targeted and immunomodulatory therapeutic modalities; ongoing clinical trials involved in treating chordoma with novel therapeutic modalities identified through the Chordoma Foundation and ClinicalTrials.gov; and the authors' practice experience combined with various authoritative texts concerning the subject.

Conclusions.—

Chordoma is a clinically and histologically unique malignant neoplasm, and numerous diagnostic considerations must be excluded to establish the correct diagnosis. Treatment options have largely been centered on surgical excision with marginal results; however, novel therapeutic options including targeted therapy and immunotherapy are promising means to improve prognosis.
The Model Method: Singapore Children's Tool for Representing and Solving Algebraic Word Problems
Authors: Ng Swee Fong , Lee Kerry
Published: July 2021

Solving arithmetic and algebraic word problems is a key component of the Singapore elementary mathematics curriculum. One heuristic taught, the model method, involves drawing a diagram to represent key information in the problem. We describe the model method and a three-phase theoretical framework supporting its use. We conducted 2 studies to examine teachers' perceptions and children's application of the model method. The subjects were 14 primary teachers from 4 schools and 151 Primary 5 children. The model method affords higher ability children without access to lettersymbolic algebra a means to represent and solve algebraic word problems. Partly correct solutions suggest that representation is not an all-or-nothing process in which model drawing is either completely correct or completely incorrect. Instead, an incorrect solution could be the consequence of misrepresentation of a single piece of information. Our findings offer avenues of support in word problem solving to children of average ability.
Gestão de design aplicada à criação de valor na indústria moveleira
Authors: Araújo Junior Dalvino Pereira de , Mota Sheila Cordeiro
Published: July 2021

Com o avanço e os valores mais acessíveis da tecnologia, as empresas tentam encontrar novos meios que permitam manter sua posição no mercado. Neste contexto, a gestão de design adota um papel importante na criação de valor para as indústrias. O objetivo deste estudo é demonstrar por meio de revisão bibliográfica e estudo de caso da empresa Ikea, como a gestão de design permite criar modelos competitivos e inovadores na indústria. Esta pesquisa tem natureza exploratória, descritiva, qualitativa, revisão bibliográfica e sistemática de artigos e trabalhos de pós-graduação. Como resultado, foi possível identificar que a empresa Ikea criou um modelo inovador chamado Design Democrático, desenvolvido a partir da gestão de design. Este modelo proporciona um diferencial criativo à empresa mantendo-a competitiva no mercado moveleiro. O estudo também demonstra que as empresas mais valorizadas no mercado financeiro utilizam a gestão de design como ferramenta estratégica em suas instituições.
Seasonal development of Philadelphus cultivars in the Mari El Republic
Authors: Sukhareva Lyudmila Vitalievna , Mukhametova Svetlana Valer'evna , Veselova Kseniya Aleksandrovna
Published: July 2021

Species of the genus Philadelphus L. (mock orange) are among the most popular ornamental shrubs. They are valued for low maintenance, abundant flowering, exceptional aroma of flowers and a prolonged flowering period during high summer, by when many shrubs already fade. The results of phenological observations of 2018-2020 are presented in the article. The objects of the research were the plants of 8 cultivars of mock orange selected by N. K. Vekhov in the Botanical Garden-Institute of VSUT (Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic). The vegetation of plants lasts from the beginning of May to the end of September and has a duration of 177-189 days.  The 'Airborne force' (Vozdushny desant) cultivar was characterized by the longest growing season.  The full leafing occurred in the first decade of June, the growth of scions ended in the first half of August. Flowering began in the third decade of June and lasted on average for 13-28 days. The cultivar 'Vosdushny Desant' has the earliest beginning of flowering, 'Arktika' has the latest one. The plants of 'Elbrus' were characterized by the longest flowering, 'Yunnat' – by the shortest one. There was no connection between the duration of flowering and the structure of flowers.
Why a landscape view is important: nearby urban and agricultural land affects bird abundances in protected areas
Authors: Duckworth Gregory Duncan , Altwegg Res
Published: July 2021

Protected areas are one of the primary conservation tools used worldwide. However, they are often embedded in a landscape that is intensely used by people, such as for agriculture or urban development. The proximity of these land-use types to protected areas can potentially affect the ecological effectiveness (or conservation effectiveness) of protected areas. In this article, we examine to what degree adjacent agricultural and urban land uses affect the ecological effectiveness of protected areas over the greater Gauteng region of South Africa. We selected 198 common, resident bird species, and analysed detection/non-detection data for these species collected over regular grid cells (approximately 61 km2 in area). For each species, we estimated abundance per grid cell with the Royle-Nichols model in relation to the proportion of protected area as a covariate. Our study focused on how this relationship between proportion of protected area and abundance (which we term the ‘protection–abundance relationship’) changed as a function of other land-use types in the grid cell. Specifically, we examined the interaction effects between protected area and both urban and agricultural land-use type per grid cell on bird abundance. We assigned each species to one of seven guilds, namely: frugivores, gleaners, granivores, ground-feeders, hawkers, predators and vegivores, and examined how the protection–abundance relationship varied across guilds in relation to agriculture and urban area. As urban area within a grid cell increased, the protection–abundance relationship became more positive for 58% of all species. At the level of guilds, the protection–abundance relationship became more positive for two guilds (granivores and ground-feeders), more negative for frugivores, and remained unchanged for the other four guilds (gleaners, hawkers, predators and vegivores). As agricultural area within a grid cell increased, the protection–abundance relationship became more positive for 49% of all species. At the guild level, the protection–abundance relationship became more positive for six guilds (frugivores, gleaners, ground-feeders, hawkers, predators and vegivores) and remained unchanged for the granivores. Our results show land-use type near protected areas modified the effect protected areas had on bird abundances, and hence the ecological effectiveness of protected areas. Our results suggest that protected areas should be viewed as constituents within the landscape, rather than islands of protection.