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ЙЎЛДОШ ЭШБЕК ШЕЪРИЯТИДА МЕДИТАТИВЛИК ХУСУСИЯТЛАРИ
Authors: ERNAZAROVA Gulnoza
Published: November 2020

Мазкур мақолада ўзбек модерн шеъриятида кўзга ташланаётган ўзига хос хусусиятлар янги авлод шоири Йўлдош Эшбек ижоди мисолида таҳлил этилган. Хусусан, истеъдодли шоирнинг “Йиғлаётган қиз” тўпламига кирган “Руҳ”, “Диний”, “Эй осмон”, “Фалакда не бўлмоқда”, “Инсон”, “Афина”, “Қабристон”, “Сунбула”, “Шод”, “Ой” шеърларидаги поэтик янгиланишлар аниқланган. Бинобарин, Йўлдош Эшбек шеърияти зоҳиран европа андозалари руҳида яратилган бўлса-да, уларда ботинан мумтоз Шарқ адабиёти, ХХ аср ўзбек шеъриятининг замонавий шоирлари ижодидаги ижодий анъаналар тадриж этади. Мақолада шоир шеъриятига хос модернистик бадиий ифоданинг тўрт асосий ўзандан сув ичгани, улардан таъсирлангани ва ўзлаштирилиб, оригинал бадиий ижод намунаси сифатида яратилгани асослаб берилди. Кези келган ўринларда адабиётшунос олимларнинг модернизм ва модерн шеърият хусусидаги фикрларига муносабат билдирилди.
COMPARISON OF USG GUIDED PIGTAIL CATHETERISATION VS OPEN DRAINAGE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LIVER ABSCESS
Authors: Karn Sitesh Kumar , Ajai Ramesh Kumar , Jana Debarshi
Published: November 2020

Introduction : Liver abscess is a fatal disease. There is a shift in the treatment modality of choice from open surgery to minimal invasive procedure like percutaneous drainage.
Aim : Out aim is to compare the USG guided pigtail catheterization vs open drainage in terms efficacy, success rate, clinical improvement, time needed for total resolution of abscess and duration of hospital stay for the patients.
Results : There is male dominance in both the groups. Raised ESR and leukocytosis is seen in both the groups. Clinical improvement as seen by relief from fever and leukocytosis is comparable in both the groups. Efficacy is 100% in SD group while it is 96.6% in PD group. Time needed for total reduction of cavity size and hospital stay was significantly less in PD group as compared to SD group (p<0.03). Morbidity is also less in PD group (30%) as compared to SD group (36.6%).
Conclusion : Hence we conclude that USG guided percutaneous drainage is better alternative to surgery for liver abscess as it is effective, non-invasive and has less morbidity.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Есауленко Игорь Эдуардович , Болотских Владимир Иванович , Князева Татьяна Никитична , Писковцева Екатерина Игоревна
Published: November 2020

В статье рассмотрена значимость реализации электронного обучения с учетом специфики цифровой образовательной среды в медицинском образовании. Электронное обучение в цифровой образовательной среде, как разновидность дистанционного обучения, позволит осуществить гибкую систему организации учебных занятий, взаимодействие и кооперацию участников образовательного процесса, а также использовать все многообразие электронных ресурсов, дидактических электронных средств, инновационных образовательных технологий в ВГМУ им. Н.Н. Бурденко. Скорость нововведений и глобальность их последствий требуют прогнозирования и глубокого анализа возможных рисков цифровой трансформации в медицинском образовании. Цифровизация затрагивает все уровни образования и не возможна без деятельного участия обучаемых, преподавателей, работодателей - руководителей медицинских учреждений, родителей учащихся, представителей общественности - всех стейкхолдеров (заинтересованных сторон). Внедрение модели «Цифрового университета» является частью национальной программы «Цифровая экономика РФ». Традиции качественного медицинского образования, заложенные в ВГМУ им. Н.Н, Бурденко 100 лет назад, активно развиваются в наши дни; это позволит осуществлять профессиональную деятельность в цифровом пространстве и активное использование этого пространства в дальнейшем развитии университета и подготовки квалифицированных специалистов - медиков

The article discusses the importance of the implementation of e-learning, taking into account the specifics of the digital environment in the university education system. E-learning in a digital educational environment, as a type of distance learning, will allow for a flexible system of training sessions, interaction and cooperation of participants in the educational process, as well as use the whole variety of electronic resources, didactic electronic means, innovative educational technologies. The speed of innovations and the globality of their consequences require forecasting and in-depth analysis of the possible risks of digital transformation in higher education. Digitalization affects all levels of education and is impossible without the active participation of trainees, teachers, employers, parents of students, representatives of the public - all stakeholders (stakeholders). The implementation of the “Digital University” model is part of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”. Traditions of high-quality medical education, laid down in VSMU named after N.N. Burdenko 100 years ago, are actively developing today; this will allow carrying out professional activities in the digital space and the active use of this space in the further development of the university and the training of qualified medical specialists
A STUDY THE PROBLEMS OF AUTO RICKSHAW DRIVERS IN KOLHAPUR CITY USING STATISTICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Authors: Prakash  S. Chougule  , Tejaswi S.Kurane  , S. V.Patil  , Dhanaji M.Kamble  , Bhavana A.Kumbhare  , Sumit K. Waghamare
Published: November 2020

Health is a very significant matter in the daily life of a vehicle driver. The aim of this study is to identify the problems among the auto rickshaw service providers in relation to their standard of living and the number of hours put in driving the auto rickshaws, their life style, economic status, technology awareness, educational status, awareness about insurance. For this purpose, a well designed questionnaire prepared for collection of primary data containing various attributes and was circulated to 125 auto rickshaw drivers through convenient sampling technique and The data had been collected from different location in Kolhapur city . The collected data were then analysed with the help of various statistical tools and techniques to know the socio economic lifestyle of the autorickshaw drivers in kolhapur city .In our study the obtained results shows revealed major issues and backlogs in their socio economic lifestyle.
KEYWORDS: Graphical Representation, Large Test , Small Test, Level of significance.
Sociology: Tension between Science and Militant Activism?
Authors: Serpa Sandro , Ferreira Carlos Miguel
Published: November 2020

This position paper is based on the assumption that there is an appreciation of Sociology as a justification for certain representations and practices of social and political intervention. In Sociology: Tension between science and militant activism?, the authors aim at justifying, on a reasoned basis, the relevance of Sociology as a specific form of scientific knowledge in current times, without, however, confusing the role of Sociology with the direct resolution of inequalities and injustices. At the methodological level, a bibliographic search on this subject has been carried out in scientific literature databases, such as Scopus, Web of Knowledge, SCILIT and institutional repositories, supplemented by the experience of the authors as sociologists, both in the teaching and research dimensions. Sociology focuses on sociological problems and not directly on social problems, and, as a science, it can contribute greatly to the understanding of the social world. Furthermore, the results from sociological research can potentially be applied in society in the most diverse political senses (in the broadest sense of this term). In conclusion, and as an implication, if this militant activist tendency is accentuated, Sociology may paradoxically lose recognition and scientific, academic and social legitimacy, contributing to its des-institutionalisation and consequent difficulty in having its knowledge applied to the resolution of social problems.
Synthesis and investigation of quadruplex-DNA-binding, 9-O-substituted berberine derivatives
Authors: Becher Jonas , Berdnikova Daria V , Ihmels Heiko , Stremmel Christopher
Published: November 2020

A small series of five novel berberine derivatives was synthesized by the Cu-catalyzed click reaction of 9-propargyladenine with 9-O-(azidoalkyl)berberine derivatives. The association of the resulting berberine–adenine conjugates with representative quadruplex-forming oligonucleotides22AGdA(G3TTA)3G3anda2d(ACAG4TGTG4)2was examined with photometric and fluorimetric titrations, thermal DNA denaturation analysis, and CD spectroscopy. The results from the spectrometric titrations indicated the formation of 2:1 or 1:1 complexes (ligand:G4-DNA) with logKbvalues of 10–11 (2:1) and 5–6 (1:1), which are typical for berberine derivatives. Notably, a clear relationship between the binding affinity of the ligands with the length of the alkyl linker chain,n, was not observed. However, depending on the structure, the ligands exhibited different effects when bound to the G4-DNA, such as fluorescent light-up effects and formation of ICD bands, which are mostly pronounced with a linker length ofn= 4 (witha2) andn= 5 (with22AG), thus indicating that each ligand–G4-DNA complex has a specific structure with respect to relative alignment and conformational flexibility of the ligand in the binding site. It was shown exemplarily with one representative ligand from the series that such berberine–adenine conjugates exhibit a selective binding, specifically a selectivity to quadruplex DNA in competition with duplex DNA, and a preferential thermal stabilization of the G4-DNA forms22AGandKRAS. Notably, the experimental data do not provide evidence for a significant effect of the adenine unit on the binding affinity of the ligands, for example, by additional association with the loops, presumably because the adenine residue is sterically shielded by the neighboring triazole unit.
MONITORING THE STATE ANTI-CRISIS MANAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE UKRAINE BANKING INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Mihus Iryna , Koval Yana , Laptev Serhiy , Bala Olha , Kopytko Marta
Published: November 2020

The study and synthesis of research showed that the most often anti-crisis management is considered, firstly, as a complex of preventive measures that is comprehensive and aimed at preventing and eliminating unfavorable phenomenon for business using existing resources and survival potential, and secondly, as implementation of special procedures for the withdrawal of economic agents from the crisis, in particular such as sanitation, restructuring, bankruptcy, liquidation. The main element of system control at the macro level is the state regulation of the economy, one of the most important tasks of which is the elimination of failures of functioning of the market mechanism at the micro level, that is, the creation of conditions for overcoming the crisis phenomenon in the activities of business entities. This task is solved by developing and implementing measures of state anti-crisis regulation. The main purpose of the article is to carry out diagnostics and monitoring in the system of state crisis management of economic security of banking institutions of Ukraine. In addition, the purpose of the article is also to study and systematize the technology of state anti-crisis regulation of banking institutions of Ukraine. The article highlights the criteria for assessing the system of anti-crisis management of financial stability of banking institutions at macro and micro levels. The diagnostics in the anti-crisis regulation of banking institutions of Ukraine is carried out. The main components of the monitoring in the system of state anti-crisis management in the banking institutions of Ukraine are noted. The levers of state anti-crisis regulation in the banking institutions of Ukraine are described. The measures and technologies of state anti-crisis management at the level of banking institutions of Ukraine are proposed. The results of the study can be used by banking institutions of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, financial institutions, etc.
Reidentification of Decapterus macarellus and D. macrosoma (Carangidae) reveals inconsistencies with current morphological taxonomy in China
Authors: Zhang Liyan , Zhang Jing , Song Puqing , Liu Shigang , Liu Pan , Liu Cheng , Lin Longshan , Li Yuan
Published: November 2020

Decapterus macarellus and D. macrosoma are economically important pelagic fish species that are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical seas. The two species are often mistakenly identified due to their morphological similarities as described in the Chinese literature on fish identification. In this study, D. macarellus and D. macrosoma samples were collected in the Eastern Indian Ocean and the South China Sea and reidentified using morphological and DNA barcoding techniques. The characteristics that distinguish the two species primarily include the scute coverage of the straight portion of the lateral line (the most indicative characteristic for classification), the shape of the predorsal scaled area and its location relative to the middle axis of the eye, and the shapes of the posterior margin of the maxilla and the posterior margin of the operculum. The results revealed a large number of misidentified sequences among the homologous cytochrome oxidase (COI) sequences of the two species in the NCBI database and that the genus Decapterus may include cryptic species. In terms of genetic structure, the Sundaland has not blocked genetic exchange between D. macarellus populations in the South China Sea and the Eastern Indian Ocean, giving rise to a high level of genetic diversity. In this study, we made corrections to the Chinese classification standards for D. macarellus and D. macrosoma and the erroneous reference sequences in the NCBI database, thereby providing accurate reference points for the future exploration of cryptic species in the genus Decapterus.
Transcatheter treatment of an unusual coronary arteriovenous malformation with a fistulous sac in the interventricular septum
Authors: Nair Anupama , Sheth Kshitij , Sheth Rahul , Dalvi Bharat
Published: November 2020

Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare congenital anomaly with a reported incidence of 0.2%–0.6%. There is a wide variation in the clinical presentation depending on the size and the site of the fistula. Transcatheter closure is currently the treatment of choice in these patients. We report a case of CAF with an unusually large fistulous sac within the interventricular septum. The fistula had connections with all the three major coronary arteries, namely, left anterior descending (LAD), left circumflex, and right coronary arteries but did not have any exit resulting in to and fro movement of blood within the sac and the feeding vessels. The patient was managed successfully by transcatheter coil embolization.
Screening of Effective Media for Black Soldier Fly Larvae Used in Food Waste Treatment
Authors: Kim Chul-Hwan , Ko Kwanyoung , Lee Jongkeun , Chung Haegeun
Published: November 2020

Objectives : Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are organisms that effectively decompose various types of organic waste including food waste, and food waste treatment using BSFL is attracting attention as a sustainable waste treatment method. However, food waste discharged from Korea has a wide variety of properties, and its high salt concentration limits its treatment by BSFL. Therefore, to increase the efficiency of food waste treatment using BSFL, it is necessary to increase the quality of food waste as a production medium for BSFL. In this study, the ratio of protein and fat was adjusted by adding bean sprouts and wheat brans to food wastes treated at high temperature under vacuum, and whether such medium is suitable for rearing BSFL was investigated.Methods : To improve the medium, the ratio of protein and fat was adjusted to approximately 2:1 by adding bean sprouts and bran residue to food waste. Subsequently, the growth and development rate of BSFL reared on chicken feed, food waste, food waste + bean sprouts, food waste + wheat bran were measured. Also, the decomposition rate of each medium was analyzed.Results and Discussion : The growth rate of BSFL grown on food waste + wheat bran medium was similar to that of BSFL reared on chicken feed. The speed of development at day 7 was also the fastest for BSFL reared with food waste + wheat bran medium and chicken feed. These results suggest that the mixed medium to which wheat bran has been added to food waste has the potential to be used as a commercial medium for BSFL production. The survival rate of BSFL was 89% or higher in all media.Conclusions : When food waste was used alone, BSFL development was poor compared to that in media combined with agricultural by-products such as bean sprouts and wheat bran. Therefore, to use food waste as a rearing medium of BSFL, it is necessary to adjust the ratio of protein and fat by adding various agricultural by-products and reduce salinity. For the improvement of food waste treatment technology using BSFL, mass rearing of useful insects such as BSFL, and promotion of the use of agricultural by-products, additional research is needed to optimize the composition of rearing medium based on food waste.
El proceso de deportivización de las prácticas escolares y la significación del fenómeno deportivo
Authors: Alsina Machado Diego Martin
Published: November 2020

La deportivización como cualquier proceso de aculturación tiene momentos. El intento de aculturación se muestra en un primer momento que podríamos denominar momento cero, donde es más evidente, devela un choque con lo que se venía dando (juegos y otras prácticas corporales) que de alguna manera es tensionado para ser transformado “forzadamente” a deporte. Esta perspectiva sostiene que hay un paralelismo entre el proceso de civilización y la creación del deporte, permite conocer cambios a nivel social. En este sentido, “forzadamente”, por dos motivos: a) porque esa práctica correspondía en alguna medida a una tradición, en el sentido de una/s forma/s de hacer, recordar y sentir; y b) porque como en toda toma de decisión donde existen colectivos implicados, en ocasiones hay acuerdos, sometimientos, que en definitiva son luchas de poder. El objetivo de este trabajo es entender una de las perspectivas de la conformación del deporte moderno, mediante un recorrido de los procesos de significación de esta práctica, desde mediados del siglo XIX hasta la actualidad, en relación a la conformación de la educación física como disciplina escolar. En este sentido, el deporte es analizado como un hecho social, permitiendo pensarlo como una construcción, la cual se manifiesta como expresión de la cultura, en un entender histórico y frente a una política social, que habilita el campo de crecimiento y de estudio del deporte. Las prácticas deportivas, optan por un proceso de significación y resignificación en los diferentes contextos de interacción.
EFECTOS DEL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO EN LA PRODUCCIÓN Y RENDIMIENTO DE DOS CULTIVOS AGRÍCOLAS EN PIURA, PERÚ 1973-2018
Authors: Villegas Yarleque Mario , Hidalgo Armestar Ronald , Villegas Aguilar Gretel Fiorella
Published: November 2020

El calentamiento global ha alterado el cambio climático; por ello se investigó el comportamiento de la temperatura mínima, temperatura máxima, precipitación pluvial y su impacto en los cultivos de limón y maíz amarrillo duro. Para realizar la investigación, se utilizó como metodología la Función deproducción y como parte de los resultados se calculó la primera derivada parcial para encontrar el umbral óptimo y la segunda derivada para encontrar su comportamiento convexo o cóncavo. Para el caso del limón se encontró que la Precipitación Pluvial y la Temperatura Máxima tuvieron un impacto negativo en la producción y rendimiento del limón, todo esto sucedió en el corto plazo ya que a largo plazo fue lo contrario. Para el caso del maíz amarrillo duro cuando la temperatura mínima sobrepasa el umbral la producción y rendimiento disminuye en cambio cuando la precipitación pluvial sobrepasa el umbral ésta aumenta.

Palabras Clave: cambio climático, función de producción agrícola, umbrales óptimos, variables climáticas.

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Riba versus Sedekah
Authors: Putra Trisno Wardy
Published: November 2020

The focus of this discussion concerns the Usury Versus Alms. The purpose of this study is to provide an explanation of how the sharia views towards usury and alms and to find out how the effects of usury and alms. This research is in the form of a comparison between usury and alms in the view of the Qur'an and the Sunnah and through the opinions of the scholars and interpreters of usury and alms. The results of the discussion stated that usury is an activity that is forbidden in the Sharia and will not add to the side of Allah SWT. Furthermore alms is a religious activity that Allah SWT commands to Muslims and of course people who do alms will be receive multiple reward. The impact of usury will have a negative effect comparing to giving charity that gives a positive effect both in personal, economic and social aspects of the community.
Aspek-aspek Pembaruan Hukum Islam dalam Hukum Keluarga di Indonesia
Authors: Fitriyani Fitriyani
Published: November 2020

Islamic law reform is essentially contrary to something that already exists (existing) then undergo a qualitative change as a product of interaction in public life It could be argued that the process of law reform Islam is seen as something autonomous, but he also interacts with other elements in society that occurred interdependent. Therefore, the concept of renewal of Islamic law requires adaptatif stance with social conditions in which it interacts. In this case, the realization of the principle of al-muhafadzah 'ala al-qadim wa al-Salih al-akhdzu bi al-jadidi al-ashlah (maintaining the old one if it is still good and accept the new or changed if it is considered better), became a necessity. Within the framework of family law reform Indonesia, Islamic law meempunyai a very important role and strategic. Said, because the family law of Islam. in addition to recognized as a source of juridical law, also has universal principles and in accordance with the personality of the Indonesian nation. In fact, sociologically Islamic family law has taken root and become law who live in the midst of the majority of Indonesian people. Renewal of Islamic law in the context of family law Indonesia includes four categories, namely; jurisprudence, fatwa, jurisprudence and legislation.
Zakat dan Distribusi Harta
Authors: Basri Samsul
Published: November 2020

The focus of this discussion is on Zakat and Property Distribution. The purpose of this study is to provide an explanation of how the Sharia views on zakat and to find out how the benefits of the distribution of assets. This study examines research that reveals the wisdom behind zakat and property distribution in improving people's welfare. The results of the discussion cite that zakat is one of the requirements for Muslims. While the benefits of its distribution provide a positive impact in terms of improving people's lives.
Utilization of Paper-Cone Water Cups as an Alternative Lignocellulose Waste Substrate in Pleurotus ostreatus Production
Authors: SUWANNO Suvit , AYAE Aminoh , SUWANNO Nuttida
Published: November 2020

This study examined the utilization of paper-cone water cups as an alternative substrate for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) production. The research was conducted by using bioconversion technology and a profitable method for converting lignocellulosic residue from municipal solid waste into protein-rich biomass, thereby reducing waste paper and enhancing environmental quality. The most suitable substrate for mycelial growth was waste paper from paper-cone water cups (WPC) combined with rubber wood sawdust (RWS) at a 75%:25% dry basis ratio. The substrate mixture was adjusted to a moisture content of 70 %, and the C/N ratio was fixed at 20:1 by the addition of urea and supplementation with 8 % rice bran. Spawn running used 10 % seed inoculum. The mushrooms were cultivated on 500 g of substrate in polyvinyl chloride boxes (405 cm3) and incubated at 25 °C in the dark with the relative humidity maintained at 70 - 80 %. The fastest spawn running (mycelia development) occurred at 5th days, with pin head formation at 9th days and fruiting body formation at 12th days.The highest yield recorded was 26.59g/100g.Under these conditions, the potential lignocellulosic waste conversion (biological efficiency) was recorded as 88.64 %, and the protein content of P. ostreatus was 35.75 % after 12 days of cultivation.
Healing Strategies among Thai Buddhist Widows after Sudden of Loss of Spouse in Terrorist Attacks
Authors: WICHAIDIT Sujira , SONGWATHANA Praneed , BALTHIP Karnsunaphat , WOODS Martin
Published: November 2020

Background: Both physical and psychological suffering among women after the loss of their husband as a result of traumatic events has been evident. However, little is known about the strategies used by Thai widows who are able to heal and return to normal living in areas of unrest.Objectives: The purpose of this study is to describe the healing strategies used by Thai Buddhist widows to heal their suffering from the sudden loss of their spouse in terrorist attacks.Methodology: This is a primary analysis of data generated from a qualitative study of Thai Buddhist widows who lost their spouse because of terrorist attacks in the southernmost provinces of Thailand. Five Buddhist widows were purposively selected to participate in the study, using in-depth interviews and observation for data collection. Content analysis was employed as part of the data analysis to identify and describe the strategies used by the selected participants.Results: The participants were aged between 37 and 64 years old and had experienced the loss of a spouse within the previous 2 to 10 years. They had been successful in healing their suffering. Several strategies had been used, with initial support and assistance from families and close friends. Firstly, as per the Buddhist belief system, ‘merit making’, such as praying, practicing meditation, or offering money and/or food to monks, was often performed by the women. These practices helped them to ease their anxiety about their husbands’ afterlife happiness and whether or not they were living in a good place. Secondly, venting their feelings and emotions with family and close friends, including talking to their husband’s picture, provided some suffering relief. Lastly, a deep understanding of Dukkha (suffering) and the natural law of life in Buddhism helped widows to realize the right ways to create a positive mindset and new future life.Conclusions/Recommendations: The strategies used to heal themselves from suffering by Thai Buddhist widows could be of benefit for nurses, to enable them to develop interventions that not only relieve human suffering from the unexpected loss of loved ones, but also promote mental health through healing and spiritual growth in their own lives.
Psychosocial Support Provided by Health Volunteer for Older Adult with Depression and Suicide Attempt: A Case Study
Authors: AEKWARANGKOON Saifon , NOONIL Naiyana , PETSIRASAN Rewwadee
Published: November 2020

Depression causes major disabilities and can lead to suicide among older adults in Thai rural communities. A case study was used to present the psychosocial support provided by a health volunteer to an older adult suffering from depression and attempted suicide. Content analysis was applied to analyze the data. The results revealed that the psychosocial support given by the health volunteer consisted of 4 processes; 1) support and motivation to keep alive, 2) encouragement for a new life, 3) empowerment for life change, and 4) evaluation of the change process. These processes not only help mitigate patients’ symptoms of depression and possible suicide risks but also prove to promote psychological well-being. The patient outcome benefits indicated sustainability over the course of 18 months.
Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in English for Palestine (EFP) Textbooks for Grade Seven
Authors: Alnajjar Mona J.
Published: November 2020

This research aims to investigate Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in English for Palestine (EFP) textbooks A and B for grade seven. It adopts Byram's (1997) model as a theoretical framework for analyzing the content of grade seven textbooks. It also explores the categories and levels of cultural content to develop intercultural communicative teaching in English teaching. Further, it pinpoints different strategies to develop and promote ICC in teaching. In this qualitative research, the researcher uses content analysis. The findings show that the analysis of the Palestinian English textbooks for grade seven A and B develops ICC to a great extent. Moreover, many interactive strategies and pedagogical methods are used in these textbooks to develop ICC such as role play, poems, reports, emails, and conversations. Based on the research findings, English for Palestine textbooks for grade seven increase the awareness towards the Palestinian culture and deepen students' recognition of their identity, language and religion. It is concluded that these textbooks successfully enhance students' critical awareness and understanding of other cultures besides having a sense of pride of their own culture. In light of the research findings, the researcher recommends conducting empirical researches to measure the impact of ICC on students' language proficiency form the stakes holders' perceptions in the field of English language teaching.
DisasterAWARE – A GLOBAL ALERTING PLATFORM FOR FLOOD EVENTS
Authors: Sharma P. , Wang J. , Zhang M. , Woods C. , Kar B. , Bausch D. , Chen Z. , Tiampo K. , Glasscoe M. , Schumann G. , Pierce M. , Eguchi R.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The rising number of flooding events combined with increased urbanization is contributing to significant economic losses due to damages to structures and infrastructures. From a risk reduction and resilience perspective, it is not only essential to forecast flood risk and potential impacts, but also to disseminate the information to stakeholders on the ground for rapid implementation of mitigation and response measures. This paper provides (i) an introduction to DisasterAWARE®, a global alerting system, that is used to disseminate flood risk information to stakeholders across the globe, and (ii) a discussion of the models implemented using earth observation data (Synthetic Aperture Radar and optical imagery) for near real-time assessment of flood severity and potential flood impacts to infrastructures. While the models are still in their nascent stage, a case study implementation of the models for the 2020 flooding event in Africa is presented to showcase the model integration with DisasterAWARE®.
INDOOR MOBILE MAPPING SYSTEM AND CROWD SIMULATION TO SUPPORT SCHOOL REOPENING BECAUSE OF COVID-19: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Comai S. , Costa S. , Mastrolembo Ventura S. , Vassena G. , Tagliabue L. C. , Simeone D. , Bertuzzi E. , Scurati G. W. , Ferrise F. , Ciribini A. L. C.
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Occupancy analyses represent a crucial topic for building performance. At present, this is even true because of the pandemic emergency due to SARS-CoV-2 and the need to support the functional analysis of building spaces in relation to social distancing rules. Moreover, the need to assess the suitability of spaces in high occupancy buildings as the educational ones, for which occupancy evaluations result pivotal to ensure the safety of the end-users in their daily activities, is a priority. The proposed paper investigates the steps that are needed to secure a safe re-opening of an educational building. A case study has been selected as a test site to analyse the re-opening steps as required by Italian protocols and regulations. This analysis supported the school director of a 2-to-10 year old school and its team in the decision-making process that led to the safe school re-opening. Available plants and elevations of the building were collected and a fast digital survey was carried out using the mobile laser scanner technology (iMMS - Indoor Mobile Mapping System) in order to acquire three-dimensional geometries and digital photographic documentation of the spaces. A crowd simulation software (i.e. Oasys MassMotion) was implemented to analyse end-users flows; the social distance parameter was set in its proximity modelling tools in order to check the compliance of spaces and circulation paths to the social distancing protocols. Contextually to the analysis of users flows, a plan of hourly air changes to maintain a high quality of the environments has been defined.
Achizitii publice. Idei noi, practici vechi
Authors: Dobrota Ecaterina-Milica , Parvu Dumitru-Viorel
Published: November 2020

Achizitiile publice reprezinta o problema complexa (la nivelul tuturor tarilor membre ale Uniunii Europene), acestea fiind parte din contributiile esentiale, la nivel national, de punere in aplicare a principiului privind libera circulatie a produselor, serviciilor si lucrarilor, ce sta la baza Tratatelor privind functionarea Uniunii Europene. „Pachetul legislativ” in domeniul achizitiilor publice nu asigura, direct, solutii practice pentru orice problema ce ar putea interveni in procesul de achizitie publica, ceea ce face ca acesta sa nu decurga mereu cursiv; unele reglementari (in special, cele de nivel secundar sau tertiar) fiind adevarate praguri pentru derularea procesului in spiritul reglementarii europene (si nationale).
Seyahat İşletmelerinde Bilgi Teknolojilerinin Rolü ve Küresel Dağıtım Sistemlerine Bir Örnek: AMADEUS
Authors: YÜKSEK Gökçe
Published: November 2020

Bilgi teknolojileri ve küreselleşmenin beraberinde getirdiği değişimlerden seyahat işletmeleri de etkilenmektedir. Bilgi teknolojileri, işletmelerin rekabet üstünlüğü elde etmelerine yardımcı olmaktadır. 1980’li yıllarda gelişen küresel dağıtım sistemleri seyahat işletmeleri üzerinde önemi bir yere sahiptir. Bu sistemlere dâhil olmayan işletmeler ise ciddi sorunlar ile karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı seyahat işletmelerinde bilgi teknolojilerinin önemini önde gelen küresel dağıtım sistemlerinden biri olan AMADEUS örneği ile değerlendirmektir. Betimsel analiz yapılan araştırmada literatür taranarak seyahat işletmelerinde bilgi teknolojilerinin rolü açıklanmıştır. Örnek küresel dağıtım sistemi AMADEUS incelenerek de küresel dağıtım sisteminin işleyişi incelenmiştir.
NATO’s Missile Defense Shield: Turkey’s Western Preferences
Authors: KÜNTAY Burak
Published: November 2020

As a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO , Turkey agreed to deploy a missile defense radar system in its southern region of Malatya in 2011. In the context of geopolitical developments before and after this pivotal year -namely, Turkey’s reorientation towards the Middle East, the Arab Awakening, and most recently, the Iranian nuclear deal of 2013- Turkey’s decision had far-reaching regional effects. To offer policy implications surrounding this decision, this paper analyzes the interaction between such political developments and the existence of this shield system within Turkey’s borders. Turkey’s decision to allow installation of the NATO defense shield came amid Western suspicions of Iran’s growing military might, nuclear program, and missile technology. Since Turkish foreign policy ever since the turn of the 21st century has shifted increasingly towards its neighbors in the Middle East, the installation and its hostile reception in Iran seemed out of sync with its foreign policy shift. Subsequently, examining the Turkish decision in light of recent regional developments provides insight about Turkey’s increasingly proactive role as not only a regional, but a global actor. Such examination includes an analysis of Turkey’s global environment through a foreign policy lens both before and after its decision to host the NATO defense shield. Paired with the technical reasons why Iran feels threatened by the missile deployment, such analysis shows that despite the growing polarity in Turkey’s neighborhood, Turkey’s NATO membership and nuanced view of international affairs makes it an important mediator moving forward in Iranian rapprochement with the West.
Türk Kamu İnşaat Projelerinde Yaşanan Uyuşmazlıklara Yönelik Bir Veri Madenciliği Yaklaşımı
Authors: YILMAZ İsmail C. , DİKBAŞ Attila
Published: November 2020

Projelerin herhangi bir fazında yaşanan uyuşmazlıklar, taraflar arasında uzlaşma ile çözülemezse, çözüm mercii olarak tahkime, üst kurullara ya da yargı yoluna başvurulur. Sonuç olarak bir hükme bağlanan uyuşmazlıklar yazılı bir doküman olarak kurul arşivlerinde kayıt altında tutulur. Bu yazılı dokümanlar, gelecekte uygulanacak inşaat projelerinde karşılaşılabilecek muhtemel ihtilafların uyuşmazlıklara yani daha büyük sorunlara yol açmadan önlenebilmesi açısından oldukça değerlidirler. Karşılaşabileceği uyuşmazlıkları en az indirmek isteyen ya da karşılaştığı uyuşmazlık ile nasıl etkin bir şekilde mücadele edeceğini öğrenmek isteyen bir proje paydaşının bahsi geçen yazılı doküman arşivini tamamen taraması ve içlerinden kendisine yarayacak olanları seçebilmesi gerekir. Ancak bu; inşaat sektörünü tanımayan, teknik bilgi ve tecrübesi olmayan paydaşlar için son derece zor bir durumdur. Bundan dolayı, bu tarz dokümanların otomatik olarak sınıflandırılması oldukça kullanışlı ve faydalı olabilir. Bu çalışmada; inşaat projelerine ait dokümanların otomatik sınıflandırıldığı önceki çalışmalar ile bir kıyaslama çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmalardan elde edilen en başarılı sonuçlarda kullanılan metin madenciliği teknikleri Yüksek Fen Kurulu’ndan alınan uyuşmazlık karar dokümanları üzerinde uygulanmış, test sonuçları tartışılmış ve yeni bir yaklaşım önerilmiştir.
Financial statements and audit in the insurance company
Authors: Puzić Goran
Published: November 2020

In accordance with the Law on Insurance and the Law on Accounting and Audit, insurance companies in Serbia are required to prepare financial statements. These materials are submitted to the Agency of Business Registers and the National Bank of Serbia from 31st December of the reporting year according to the Law on Accounting and Audit. Insurance companies which undergo a change in a legal position, such as mergers, divisions, i.e. sales, have to submit financial statements with a cut-off on the day determined by the decision on the change of a legal position or on the day determined by the sales contract. Furthermore, financial reports are submitted in the cases of the insolvency proceedings or liquidation of an insurance company. The notion of audit in an insurance company has its importance from the Insurance Law itself, in which the entire Chapter 9 is dedicated to the audit of financial statements. It deals with the performance of the audit, prior consent to the selection of the audit company, liabilities of the audit company, and the check of the audit report and the notification of the body responsible for supervising the audit. The significance and role of audit in an insurance company is far broader, which will be explored later in this paper.
Mathematical Understandings and Judgments Retained by College Freshmen
Authors: Sueltz Ben A.
Published: November 2020

Several years ago the writer undertook a comprehensive study of the measurement of mathematical understandings and judgments at the elementary and junior high school levels. Phases of this study have been described and results have previously been reported.1 During the past two years the investigation has been carried into the college field. No attempt has been made to evaluate in terms of typical college-level materials. Rather, the materials developed for use in the junior high school grades have been applied to college students in order to determine what types of understandings and judgments have been retained or augmented since their initial period of study. A number of incidental studies such as the relationship of results of tests of understanding and judgment to success in college mathematics and to general college success have been made but the results of these will not be presented at this time. In this report, the implication for shifts in the curricula on the secondary level will be emphasized.
Teaching Plane Geometry to Mentally, Physically, and Emotionally Handicapped Pupils
Authors: Archer Allene
Published: November 2020

Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Virginia, is located in a “better class” neighborhood. For the most part its pupils come from homes above average in culture, education, and income; and between 50% and 60% of its graduates enter college.
Notes On the History of Mathematics: The Rule of False Position
Authors: Sanford Vera
Published: November 2020

The Rule of False Position, Single and Double, is a method of solving equations of the First, degree in one unknown by guessing the answer and then adjusting the guess in terms of the conditions of the problem. As the name suggests, there might be one such guess or there might be two. The word position in this ease is used in the sense of a “thing on which one takes a stand”—in its meaning here it is allied to the idea of letting or allowing, forming a tenet or proposition on which one expects to act. Supposition would be closer to our thinking.
Mathematical Recreations: The Game of Tick-Tack-Toe
Authors: Bakst Aaron , Ruderman Harry D.
Published: November 2020

The Game of Tick-Tack-Toe may be the nemesis of a teacher when two or more pupils prefer it to the performance of any sort of drill or decide to divert themselves away from a dull lesson. However, should this occur in a classroom, a teacher may seize the opportunity to utilize this game for the purpose of teaching some elementary topics in probability, combinations, and simple arithmetic.
The Slide Rule Made Meaningful
Authors: Keppers George L. , Chapdelaine Perry A.
Published: November 2020

What constitutes “meaning” in slide rule instruction? The most frequent answer, probably, is that the student should know the main principle underlying slide rule construction. That principle, of course, is the representation of the logarithm of a number by a distance along a line as the decimal part of a given constant.
Flying Saucers—A Project in Circles
Authors: Oliver Nina
Published: November 2020

“You are now entering the Hall of Geometrical Flying Saucers. Famous stars, well-known squares, and scandalous triangles dwell here….” This announcement, written by a plane geometry student with a flair for the theatrical, topped ballots handed to guests entering the Open House exhibit of our Flying Saucers project in circles.
The Use of a Ruler in Teaching Place Value in Numbers
Authors: Johnson J. T.
Published: November 2020

This article will attempt to show how a very simple visual aid, available in every school room, was utilized to great advantage in teaching the meaning of place value in arithmetic. This is a phase of structural meaning* and is fundamental as it underlies the very basis upon which our number system is built. It is, furthermore, intrinsically related to operational meaning* and should, therefore, be among the first of the meanings to be taught.
The Performance of Academic and Vocational High School Pupils on the Cooperative Mathematics Test
Authors: Justman Joseph , Forlano George
Published: November 2020

It is commonplace in educational thinking to accept, without reflection, the observation that academic high school students enrolled in courses in mathematics will show better achievement than pupils completing the same basic courses in a vocational high school. Such comparisons, of course, do not take into consideration the basic inequality in intellectual status which characterize the two groups of students. Any approach to a consideration of the relative achievement of academic and vocational school pupils should, if one is to arrive at valid conclusions concerning the effectiveness of student mastery of skills and knowledges in mathematics, be based upon a comparison of pupils of equivalent intellectual ability.
Mathematical Recreations
Authors: Bakst Aaron
Published: November 2020

This department adheres to the view that mathematical recreations are not activities which arc used in some haphazard manner. Unfortunately for the profession of the teaching of mathematics the methodology of this subject ignores mathematical recreations. In some quarters there still persists the belief that humor and laughter are injurious to learning processes.
Mathematical Preparation for College
Authors: Edwards P. D. , Jones P. S. , Meserve B. E.
Published: November 2020

There are three groups of persons who are continually concerned with the question of who should study what mathematics in high school. These groups are: (1) the students themselves, (2) the high school teachers and administrators who counsel the students and plan and teach their courses, (3) the college teachers and administrators who set up requirements for college courses and then teach the students who enroll in accord with them, and who, incidentally, have the responsibility for the training of prospective teachers.
Applications
Authors: Myers Sheldon S.
Published: November 2020

In the November 1951 issue of this department the opening discussion centered around the role of applications in mathematics instruction with some brief references to some of the literature on the subject. Our continued search and sifting of materials for this department has raised the fundamental and difficult questions: What are mathematical applications and how may they be classified? What should be their purposes in mathematics instruction? The answers to these questions are by no means obvious and present extremely difficult semantical and pedagogical problems. It should be clear to the open-minded that ultimate and final answers to the above questions cannot be given, since they involve value-judgments which depend upon one's philosophical position. Realizing this, we shall offer our own considered answers t o the above questions. Furthermore we will welcome communication from you regarding alternative views.
Cryptography as a Branch of Mathematics
Authors: Andree Richard V.
Published: November 2020

Much has been written concerning the advisability of providing “special courses of reduced content” for students with low ability or interest in mathematics. More has been written pondering the observation that the watered down version of algebra and/or geometry, so common at present, is not meeting the demand of either student or educator. Another subject which has worn out typewriter ribbons is the remark that better students should receive additional instruction in mathematics beyond their regular course work.