bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengembangan Model Keberlanjutan e-filing di Palembang Menggunakan Partial Least Square Structural Equation Models (PLS-SEM)
Authors: Saluza Imelda , Sartika Dewi
Published: July 2019

DGT (Directorate General of Taxation) continues to optimize the collection of annual tax returns by facilitating technology-based tax service systems, one of which is e-filing that has been running since 2016. However, e-filing turned out to have less influence on the delivery of annual tax returns as reflected in the electronic annual tax returns monitoring data that only met 78% of the 2017 target. This is caused by various problems that arise during the use of e-filing such as individual technology capabilities, loss of efin, forgetting DGT Online account passwords to lack of awareness about the importance of submitting annual tax returns. Problems encounter during the use of e-filing are the basis for evaluating the continued use of e-filing in Palembang. The development of a conceptual model was conducted to evaluate the sustainability of the use of e-filing. The development of a conceptual model basically has a scarcity of supporting theories used and has a complex model. To overcome this problem, Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equation Model (SEM) could be applied to. The results of data analysis found that information quality and service quality did not have a positive influence on the sustainability of the use of e-filing and the level of correlation between information quality, system quality, service quality, and individual ability was still small towards the sustainability of the use of e-filing. It could be concluded that the quality of information and service provided by DGT has the opposite effect that does not even influance the sustainability of e-filing usage. However, the quality of the system and the ability of individuals to give effect to e-filing usage in reporting in reporting annual tax returns. Therefore, DGT is expected to improve the quality of the system of e-filing expecially in the function of e-filing, ease of use, usefullness of e-filing in reporting annual tax return. In additory it is necessary to carry out socialization and training on e-filing to improve the ability of individuals to report online their annual tax report. The findings of this research are very important for the Tax office in Palembang to analyze the sustainability of the use of e-filing that has been proven empirically, multidimensional and in a specific context. The result of the study could be used as a reference to improve overall quality of taxation for the sake of sustainable use of e-filing.
Statistical analysis of the effluent quality of 231 on-site sanitation facilities in France monitored during a 6-year period
Authors: Olivier L. , Dubois V. , LeGat Y. , Boutin C.
Published: July 2019

On-site wastewater treatment systems are approved by the French regulation based on the results of platform tests following the European standard NF EN 12566-3. In addition to this approval for the treatment system, at least 90% of outlet concentrations have to be below 30 mg L−1 for total suspended solids (TSS) and 35 mg L−1 for biochemical oxygen demand. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effluent quality of these treatment systems on site, i.e. under real operating conditions, and to assess their performances. Between 2011 and 2016, 1,286 treated wastewater samples were taken from 231 on-site sanitation facilities in France. Data collected are heterogeneous and a robust statistical methodology (using a generalized log-linear model) was used to study the effects of four explanatory variables (treatment systems, loading rate, aging and sampling methods) on the distribution of treated wastewater concentrations. The model calculates median outlet concentrations depending on the effects identified. Its application allowed studying and comparing the outlet median concentrations of 21 on-site sanitation systems classified into nine categories and three groups. Four treatment systems out of the 21 monitored showed TSS median outlet concentrations below 10 mg L−1 and four treatment systems have TSS medians higher than the regulatory threshold of 30 mg L−1.
Validation of Neuropad in the Assessment of Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Versus the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument, 10g Monofilament Application and Biothesiometer Measurement
Authors: Zografou Ioanna , Iliadis Fotios , Sambanis Christos , Didangelos Triantafyllos
Published: July 2019

Objective:

Sudomotor dysfunction is a feature of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). The
indicator plaster Neuropad can provide an easy and accurate way to diagnose DPN. The aim of the present
study was to evaluate Neuropad’s specificity, sensitivity and accuracy in detecting DPN in patients
with Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

Methods:

A total of 174 patients with DM (79 with type 1 DM, 88 women), mean age 49.8 ± 16.1 years
and mean DM duration 17.3 ± 7.7 years were included in the present study. The following methods
were used to diagnose DPN: the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Questionnaire and Examination
(MNSIQ and MNSIE, respectively), application of 10 g monofilament (MONO) and measurement
of vibration perception threshold with biothesiometer (BIO). Neuropad was applied to both feet in
all patients and according to the presence or absence of color change of the sticker, patients were divided
in two groups: group A (n = 82, complete change in color from blue to pink, depicting normal
perspiration) and group B (n = 92, incomplete or no change, depicting abnormal perspiration).

Results:

MNSIQ and MNSIE were positive for DPN in 111 and 119 patients, respectively. BIO was
abnormal in 109 and MONO in 59 patients. Sensitivity of Neuropad testing was 95% vs. MONO, 73%
vs. BIO, 73% vs. MNSIE and 75% vs. ΜNSIQ. Specificity was 69, 81, 90 and 92%, respectively and
accuracy of the test was 78, 76, 78 and 83%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Neuropad has a high sensitivity and specificity in detecting DPN vs. MNSIQ, MNSIE and
BIO. Neuropad has a high sensitivity but moderate specificity vs. MONO. The accuracy of the test was
high in all measurements.
UCP2, SHBG, Leptin, and T3 Levels are Associated with Resting Energy Expenditure in Obese Women
Authors: Ahmadi Somaye , Pishva Hamideh , Eshraghian Mohammad R. , Hedayati Mehdi
Published: July 2019

Objective:

The aim of this study was to investigate the association of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) with leptin, Triidothyronine (T3), and Uncoupling Protein 2 (UCP2) in obese women with low and normal Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) and to determine the role of these factors in the regulation of REE in obese women.

Method:

A total 49 subjects (25-50 years old) were selected. Anthropometric and body composition parameters and resting energy expenditure were measured. Fasting circulating leptin, T3, SHBG and UCP2 levels were measured. Subjects were divided into three groups: Group І (BMI>30 and low resting energy expenditure, 16 subjects), group II (BMI>30 and normal resting energy expenditure, 17 subjects), and group ІІІ (control group, 16 non-obese subjects).

Result:

It was found that obese subjects who had higher SHBG and leptin levels were at risk for high levels of UCP2. A significant association was found between T3 and REE. Obese subjects with higher concentrations of UCP2 and SHBG had decreased resting energy expenditure. A significant association was observed between SHBG and leptin in group І (r=0.90, p<0.0001) and group ІІ (r=0.83, p<0.0001). Moreover, a significant association was found between T3 and SHBG in group І (r=-0.69, P=0.003).

Conclusion:

Changes of the UCP2, leptin, and thyroid hormone (T3) levels may be related to SHBG levels. Thus, lower leptin and T3 levels may decrease SHBG in obese women. Therefore, lower SHBG, leptin, T3 and UCP2 levels may decrease the REE level in obese women.
Children in Urban Space: An Overview
Authors: Sulaiman Normah , Ibrahim Filzani Illia
Published: July 2019

This paper will examine the literature review on children in urban space of Kuala Lumpur. Challenges in addressing urban issues vary according to the local context. Urban public spaces in a city did not aim to prioritize children, and it stops them from having independent mobility and freedom to play and socialize. The study will provide a comprehensive review of child-friendly urban spaces intervention focusing on high-rise living in Kuala Lumpur by synthesizing challenges, benefits and recommendations of possible interventions for child-friendly urban spaces. Findings will further enhance the understanding of formulating actions and interventions in creating child-friendly urban spaces.Keywords: child-friendly; urban space; urban sprawlseISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i11.1734
The Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network: A Resource for Improving Public Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Authors: Al Nsour Mohannad
Published: July 2019

Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) face many challenges in terms of improving population health and progressing toward sustainable development goals (SDGs). This paper aims to describe the approach taken by the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) to help strengthen health systems in the EMR and enable progress toward sustainable development targets, the tools it used, and its achievements. The EMPHNET is a nonprofit organization that has worked to support EMR countries in strengthening their public health systems since its establishment in 2009. The EMPHNET invests in building workforce capacity in applied epidemiology by supporting field epidemiology training programs in more than 10 countries in the EMR, while ensuring country ownership of these programs. The EMPHNET established the Global Health Development (GHD) to maximize support for positive change and SDG progress. As an implementing arm to the EMPHNET, GHD aligns its strategies with national policies and directions. The GHD/EMPHNET works at the regional, national, and subnational levels and tailors solutions for the local context. Over the past years, the EMPHNET succeeded in partnering with over 13 countries and provided technical assistance to leverage country efforts and maximize resource use. The EMPHNET’s Center of Excellence for Applied Epidemiology focuses on building capacity in population health and applied epidemiology. The EMPHNET supports countries in delivering effective public health programs by building capacity and conducting research to prevent and control emerging and reemerging diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, and noncommunicable diseases. The commitment to the region, together with the increased trust and assertion from the countries, helped GHD/EMPHNET build a strong portfolio, which was made possible by the interconnected effort that continues to nurture and foster better health among people living in the EMR.
E-Cigarette Promotion on Twitter in Australia: Content Analysis of Tweets (Preprint)
Authors: McCausland Kahlia , Maycock Bruce , Leaver Tama , Wolf Katharina , Freeman Becky , Thomson Katie , Jancey Jonine
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND

The sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) containing nicotine is prohibited in all Australian states and territories; yet, the growing availability and convenience of the internet enable the promotion and exposure of e-cigarettes across countries. Social media’s increasing pervasiveness has provided a powerful avenue to market products and influence social norms and risk behaviors. At present, there is no evidence of how e-cigarettes and vaping are promoted on social media in Australia.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate how e-cigarettes are portrayed and promoted on Twitter through a content analysis of vaping-related tweets containing an image posted and retweeted by Australian users and how the portrayal and promotion have emerged and trended over time.

METHODS

In total, we analyzed 1303 tweets and accompanying images from 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018 collected through the Tracking Infrastructure for Social Media Analysis (TrISMA), a contemporary technical and organizational infrastructure for the tracking of public communication by Australian users of social media, via a list of 15 popular e-cigarette–related terms.

RESULTS

Despite Australia’s cautious approach toward e-cigarettes and the limited evidence supporting them as an efficacious smoking cessation aid, it is evident that there is a concerted effort by some Twitter users to promote these devices as a health-conducive (91/129, 70.5%), smoking cessation product (266/1303, 20.41%). Further, Twitter is being used in an attempt to circumvent Australian regulation and advocate for a more liberal approach to personal vaporizers (90/1303, 6.90%). A sizeable proportion of posts was dedicated to selling or promoting vape products (347/1303, 26.63%), and 19.95% (260/1303) were found to be business listings. These posts used methods to try and expand their clientele further than immediate followers by touting competitions and giveaways, with those wanting to enter having to perform a sequence of steps such as liking, tagging, and reposting, ultimately exposing the post among the user’s network and to others not necessarily interested in vaping.

CONCLUSIONS

The borderless nature of social media presents a clear challenge for enforcing Article 13 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which requires all ratifying nations to implement a ban on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship. Countering the advertising and promotion of these products is a public health challenge that will require cross-border cooperation with other World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control parties. Further research aimed at developing strategies to counter the advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes is therefore needed.
O “Moderno Príncipe Conservador”: o MBL e o novo projeto político da direita brasileira
Authors: Vinícius Pansardi Marcos
Published: July 2019

El artículo analiza el nuevo movimiento conservador teniendo como objeto central el Movimiento Brasil Libre (MBL) que surgió en Brasil a partir de las manifestaciones de junio de 2013. Este movimiento se relaciona con la crisis del pacto de clases construido por el Partido de los Trabajadores (PT). Este periodo se comprende con el concepto de Revolución Pasiva. Se destaca la dialéctica restauración-revolución en el proyecto de construcción de una nueva forma de Estado (neodesarrollista).
La “era PT” y el golpe político: dilemas para los movimientos campesinos en Brasil
Authors: Pinheiro Barbosa Lia
Published: July 2019

El artículo analiza los dilemas para los movimientos campesinos en Brasil frente a las disyuntivas entre “gobiernos progresistas” y el ascenso al poder de las nuevas derechas autoritarias y fascistas. Para ello, se analiza el caso del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST) en dos escenarios de la historia política reciente. El primero en el marco de los gobiernos “progresistas”, caracterizado por una apertura del espacio público, en el campo de las políticas públicas, a los movimientos populares, aunque al mismo tiempo y de manera contradictoria,
también al sector privado. El segundo escenario es el del ascenso, mediante un golpe de Estado parlamentario, de la derecha “tradicional” y de la “nueva derecha”, ésta de carácter fascista.
Lucha por la tierra y Reforma Agraria en el Brasil contemporáneo
Authors: Johnson Guillermo Alfredo , De Sousa Maria Gorete
Published: July 2019

Las pertinaces relaciones coloniales y esclavistas que conformaron a Brasil persisten en la obstinada incrustación oligárquica que recurrentemente aflora en sus instituciones estatales. Modestos avances quizás no en sus dimensiones sino en su eficacia para una Reforma Agraria gracias al trabajo de las organizaciones del campo retroceden a tal punto que parecen volver siglos, al imperio de los latifundistas arraigados en el poder del Estado. Las políticas del gobierno
ilegítimo de Michel Temer pretenden impugnar la Reforma Agraria, mientras que la
rearticulación de los movimientos del campo la perciben cada vez más como indispensable.
THE CONCEPT OF EXPLOITATION IN A GENERAL LINEAR MODEL WITH HETEROGENEOUS LABOUR
Authors: Fujimoto Takao
Published: July 2019

En este trabajo consideramos el concepto de explotación y el llamado teorema fundamental marxiano en un modelo lineal general en el que se toman en cuenta la producción conjunta, el trabajo heterogéneo y el consumo de bienes durables. Una de las características de nuestro enfoque es que nos ocupamos de los bienes y de diferentes tipos de trabajo de una manera totalmente simétrica en lo que concierne a los datos tecnológicos. En un comienzo no hay capitalistas, sino un espectro de trabajadores que ofrecen diferentes tipos de trabajo así como otros servicios. Algunos trabajadores pueden ahorrar o tener propiedades que rindan ingresos diferentes de los salarios. Cuando los precios y los salarios están dados, podemos determinar qué tipos de trabajo son explotados y cuáles explotan a otros. Todas las proposiciones principales son validas independientemente de si nuestro modelo de economía está en una suerte de equilibrio.
UN MODELO ESTOCÁSTICO DE EQUILIBRIO MACROECONÓMICO: ACUMULACIÓN DE CAPITAL, INFLACIÓN Y POLÍTICA FISCAL
Authors: Venegas Martínez Francisco
Published: July 2019

En este trabajo se desarrolla un modelo macroeconómico estocástico con un sector financiero. Todas las variables macroeconómicas fundamentales evolucionan de acuerdo a procesos que combinan un movimiento Browniano con saltos de Poisson. Específicamente, el movimiento Browniano modela las fluctuaciones que se observan todos los días y el proceso de Poisson modela los movimientos atípicos (auges o caídas) que ocasionalmente ocurren. El modelo propuesto incorpora la exposición de los agentes (consumidores, empresas y gobierno) a los distintos riesgos financieros que afectan sus procesos de toma de decisiones y considera de manera explícita el efecto de la incertidumbre fiscal y monetaria sobre el equilibrio. En el equilibrio se determinan endógenamente la tasa de inflación, la tasa de acumulación de capital, la tasa impositiva a la riqueza y los rendimientos de los activos disponibles en la economía.
FINANCIARIZACIÓN, ACUMULACIÓN DE CAPITAL Y CRECIMIENTO SALARIAL EN LA UE-15
Authors: Álvarez Peralta Ignacio , Luengo Escalonilla Fernando
Published: July 2019

El objeto del presente trabajo es analizar cómo el proceso de financiarización experimentado por las economías de la Unión Europea-15 (UE-15) entre 1980 y 2010 ha modificado las estrategias de las empresas no financieras, alterando con ello las pautas de creación de empleo y crecimiento salarial. Para ello, revisamos la relación existente entre el proceso de financiarización y los cambios acontecidos en la distribución del beneficio empresarial, las decisiones de inversión, la reestructuración del perímetro empresarial y el tipo de crecimiento experimentado por las empresas. Mediante la estimación de un modelo de datos de panel contrastamos cómo el proceso de financiarización de las estrategias empresariales se ha traducido en un menor crecimiento de los salarios reales en la UE-15.
COMPUTATIONAL RHEOLOGICAL MODEL OF CONCRETE
Authors: Sidorov Vladimir
Published: July 2019

The substantiation of the computational rheological model of the material for use in computer calcula­tions of concrete and reinforced concrete structures of arbitrary complexity, taking into account the creep of con­crete, with possible changes in the intensity of the current load over time, is presented. The computational model is based on the Maxwell-Weichert generalized model of the viscoelastic material. The model was verified on the basis of experimental data and requirements of regulatory documents for the calculations of concrete and rein­forced concrete structures, taking into account the creep of the material. Verification of the computational model and numerical calculations using the selected computational model were performed in the SIMULIA Abaqus software environment.
Análisis del relacionamiento de los grupos humanos con el bosque desde los principios de ostrom
Authors: Franco Ortiz Maria Fernanda , Moreno Gutierrez Jaime Alberto
Published: July 2019

Desde una perspectiva gubernamental, donde los Estados son los propietarios de los bosques, los marcos regulatorios para el manejo forestal son típicamente asimétricos en relación con la dinámica de la comunidad local. Esta investigación pretende identificar, en estudios de caso, la forma de relacionamiento del ser humano con el bosque para establecer los aspectos favorables y las barreras que enfrenta la materialización de la autogestión como la base de una gobernanza efectiva en el manejo de los bosques naturales en los trópicos.  Se abordó la revisión de 60 casos de estudio, de los cuales tan solo 26 se presentan una sistematización conceptual con rasgos específicos de los principios planteados por Ostrom para los RUC.  Se encontró con el análisis que le principio más recurrente en los estudios es la “coherencia entre reglas de apropiación y provisión”, en tanto que el menos considerado es el “monitoreo de recursos”, que deja en evidencia que las comunidades siempre establecen reglas, pero no tienen claridad sobre lo que es la importancia del monitoreo.
Modelo para la construcción colectiva de conocimiento para la ruralidad
Authors: Gutiérrez A. Deyser , Ortega G Mary , Henao V Cesar , Torres V Carlos , Sánchez G Jonathan
Published: July 2019

El diseño de un modelo para la construcción colectiva para la ruralidad,  tiene como objetivo visibilizar la pertinencia y calidad de la educación en los diferentes niveles, con la participación de actores sociales especializados y no especializados, dando cuenta de los dos pasos que se siguieron para elaborar un modelo colaborativo de Educación Superior Rural del Nordeste de Antioquia, con la participación de instituciones de educación superior de la región, que se unen para desarrollar, en la primera fase un diplomado, donde se apropia de las definiciones de ruralidad  y conceptuar la pertinencia de modelos educativos; en la segunda fase se desarrollan, unos cursos cortos con la implementación de las tendencias, aproximación al contexto sociocultural que van a propiciar el modelo  y adaptabilidad; donde se trabajan  cultura, desarrollo y pertinencia en contexto, riqueza de conductas con una metodología exploratoria (cualitativa), con la finalidad de mejorar condiciones de asequibilidad, cobertura y calidad educativa, desde el abanico de realidades sociales.  En la tercera fase, se realiza una indagación in situ, proveyendo elementos de análisis y en la última fase se construye un modelo colaborativo basado en módulos en el marco de un currículo flexible y una alternativa sociocultural que propende por la reconstrucción del tejido social.
(History of) Economic Knowledge Freed from Determinism
Authors: Vogl Joseph
Published: July 2019

The Erasmus Journal for Philosophy and Economics (EJPE) interviewed Vogl about his intellectual career, his relationship to the history and philosophy of economics, and his perspective on the analysis of contemporary capitalism.
Finite Element Model of Functionally Graded Nanobeam for Free Vibration Analysis
Authors: UZUN Büşra , YAYLI Mustafa Özgür
Published: July 2019

In the present study, free vibration of functionally graded (FG)
nanobeam is investigated. The variation of material properties is assumed in
the thickness direction according to the power law. FG nanobeam is modeled as
Euler-Bernoulli beam with different boundary conditions and investigated based
on Eringen’s nonlocal elasticity theory. Governing equations are derived via Hamilton
principle. Frequency values are found by using finite element method. FG
nanobeam is composed of silicon carbide (SiC) and stainless steel (SUS304). The
effects of dimensionless small-scale parameters (e0a/L), power law
exponent (k) and boundary conditions on frequencies are examined for FG
nanobeam.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA TINGKAT KONSERVATISME PIHAK PENGAKUSISI DAN TINGKAT RETURN KEGIATAN MERGER-AKUISISI DARI PERSPEKTIF PIHAK PENGAKUISISI
Authors: Ami Leona , Feliana Yie Ke
Published: July 2019

Abstract – This research investigate if timely loss recognitionis associated with return of merger - acquisition. In order to measure conservatism, we used Basu (1997) and Francis and Martin (2010) in Demsetz and Lehn (1985) to measure return. Model I with AcqCAR +/- 30 days and Model II with AcqCAR +/- 365 days shows there is no significant relation between conservatism and return from merger and acquisition decision. In addition, we find that Basu (1997) is not significant for sample in Indonesia .Paired sample t-test shows there is no significant changes in return related merger and acquisition decision.
Accounting Comic Effect: Perancangan Komik Edukasi Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Mahasiswa/i Non Akuntansi Terhadap Kasus Misappropriation Of Assets
Authors: Hosan Ho Erik , Soeherman Bonnie , Sonia Lucya Erlinda
Published: July 2019

This research is motivated by the difficulty problem to understand about accounting, because a lot of people think that this subject only teach how to make journal entries and present the financial statement. Where, in real conditions, accounting subject is not only learn about it. In addition, the lack of interest in reading will affect the students to understand what the material that being taught. Thus the researcher provide interesting and innovative learning media to avoid the boredom, with education comic by using topic about fraud as a part of accounting.

The fraud case is about the misappropriation of asset that are tested on non accounting’s students. This research is conducted with 3 (three) steps using interview, observation, and analysis of document, that is to asked questions about the prior knowledge about fraud. After that, the researcher give the article. An then the last step is to read the comic that have been designed with a similar case from the previous reading. The researcher asked the difference felt after reading the comic and article. The result of research based on display, content, use of language, and interest in reading, all the research’s objects prefer reading comic than article. In addition is easier to understand because comic can described in detail and using language that can be adapted the character of research’s objects and hope the comic book can be applied at the university to make more fun learning.
La neurociencia aplicada en el ámbito educativo. El estudio de los neuromitos
Authors: Medel Montero Marta , Camacho Conde José Antonio
Published: July 2019

En el presente documento se realiza una revisión bibliográfica del campo de la Neurociencia, más concretamente de los diversos neuromitos que caracterizan a nuestra sociedad. Nuestro propósito es poder realizar un estudio y análisis del punto en el que se encuentran los mismos en las escuelas actuales, lo cual influye directamente en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje de nuestro alumnado. Con esto, se pretende conocer cómo la Neurociencia está siendo frenada por los mitos que creemos como verdaderos a pesar de que han sido refutados científicamente. Además, nos permite observar cómo y en qué magnitudes se encuentran arraigados estas ideas en los docentes. Para responder al objetivo planteado en este estudio, se ha realizado una investigación-acción, en la que se ha recopilado el estado de diversos tópicos a través de un cuestionario cerrado realizado a maestros de un Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria ubicado en la provincia de Guadalajara, contando con un total de 20 participantes que han mostrado sus conocimientos de manera anónima. Esta información se comparará con la realidad de los mitos para poner de manifiesto las ideas que frenan la utilización de la Neurociencia en Educación. Tras su realización, los resultados obtenidos han sido bastantes sorprendentes a nivel general, mostrando el punto en el que nos encontramos, así como las ideas que tienen los docentes respecto a los neuromitos, lo cual frena en cierta medida la aplicación de la Neurociencia. No obstante, queda demostrado en una pequeña muestra de la población que, aunque se traten de neuromitos actualmente refutados, se localiza la existencia de una gran multitud de ideas respecto a ellos, encontrándose una alta controversia y cierto desconocimiento del principal órgano del aprendizaje; el cerebro.
Proyectos de indagación: su impacto en la competencia científica en estudiantes de Uruguay.
Authors: Imbert Romero Daisy , Elósegui Bandera Eduardo
Published: July 2019

Se elaboraron secuencias didácticas a través de Proyectos de Indagación desde un enfoque dual, ya que se integraron aspectos epistemológicos y didácticos, con el objetivo de analizar la influencia de las mismas en el desarrollo de la competencia científica y aunar criterios cuando se diseñan dentro del modelo de aprendizaje por indagación.La investigación acción se realizó en un liceo de contexto sociocultural desfavorable.  Participaron tres docentes, con dos grupos a cargo cada una. Las docentes seleccionaron el mejor grupo y el de mayores dificultades al inicio del año lectivo, de los grupos que les fueron asignados por la institución, a los efectos de cubrir la mayor diversidad posible. Intervinieron 115 estudiantes.La selección de docentes se efectuó por muestreo casual por pertenecer al centro en el año 2017. Dentro del grupo de docentes del liceo, la muestra se concretó en base a otros criterios: docentes efectivas, con continuidad en dicho año lectivo, que tuvieran al menos dos grupos del mismo grado y asumieran este desafío. Se triangularon dos técnicas: análisis de documentos de las rúbricas aplicadas a la propuesta diagnóstica y a los pósteres, así como observación de clases y la observación durante la defensa de los pósteres.Se pudo apreciar un avance en el desarrollo de las dimensiones de la competencia científica en los resultados logrados por los estudiantes de 4to año. Surge como dato inédito que se desvanecieron las diferencias iniciales detectadas por la propuesta diagnóstica en grupos del mismo grado.
Study of Feature Extraction of Retinal Scans
Authors: Abdulhamid Mohanad , Muthomi Gitonga
Published: July 2019

In this paper, the retina is discussed as part of the feature of extraction of retinal scans for use in security systems as a means of identification. The design system contains a method of image acquisition and processing of the image. A computer system is also incorporated for matching and verifying the image captured to an already present representation of unique features of the retina that are stored as templates for matching and identification. It should then either allow or deny the user depending on the results of the matching process. This paper shows the development of the step undertaken to process the image to the extraction of the features. The high resolution images are taken through a series of image enhancement process before feature extraction technics are applied and before templates are created for future referencing. The main limitation of this process is attributed to capturing the image from the retina. The image obtained may be of poor quality thus making the unique features of the retina unclear.
Referral to the Court After the Completion of Criminal Prosecution
Authors: Cercel Fănică
Published: July 2019

After the criminal prosecution is completed, the indictment is the act of referring the court (not the inculpation, as in the previous regulation, the prosecutor’s ordinance being the only procedural act in this respect), and when it also includes, in its contents, solutions for closing or waiving the prosecution, the court is not also referred for the judgment of those, even if they were described in the presentation of the case and are related to the deed brought before the court for judgment. This act of indictment is issued by the prosecutor only if he is convinced that three conditions are met cumulatively – the deed exists, it was committed by the defendant and he is criminally liable – otherwise, he has a solution of non-adjudication or can appreciate on the opportunity to abandon criminal prosecution. As a novelty in the current Code of Criminal Procedure, the Guilty Plea/Agreement on the Recognition of Guilt is an exception to the principles of truth and legality, being adopted in our judicial system for pragmatic reasons, being similar as an institution to that of other criminal procedural systems on the continent. The guilty party is the prosecutor and the defendant, the latter being both a natural person and a legal person, as procedural rules do not differ in this respect. The interpretation of Article 478 par. 1 of the Criminal Procedure Code: “the defendant and the prosecutor may conclude an agreement” implies that neither of the two holders will be compelled to enter into an agreement initiated by the other.
Interpreting the Interoperability of the Nato’s Communication and Information Systems
Authors: Szeleczki Szilveszter
Published: July 2019

In our current network-based world, cooperation between different participants in all areas, for example political, defense, economic or cultural, has an increasing role. Because of this the importance of interoperability between participants is also increasing. The central presence of information also highlights the concept and influencing factors of interoperability. The participants can be individuals, organizations or other groups, where a comprehensive flow of information and the constant presence of the information space is essential for its effective and efficient activity. Interoperability issues are also a key component of the military transformation process of NATO, so basic information questions should be answered to achieve the target system. Nowadays, interoperability requirements and definitions are subject to periodic changes in order to facilitate high-tech joint exercises using advanced technology.
Efficacy of E-recruitment Practices on Employee Retention in Multinational Corporations
Authors: Kowo Solomon Akpoviroro , ObaAdenuga Olusegun Adeleke , Sabitu Olalekan owotutu
Published: July 2019

Research Purpose. The human resource function of firms is faced with the challenges of identifying recruitment practices that contribute to employee retention as a recruitment outcome. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between E-recruitment practices and employee retention of multinational corporations (MNCs) in Nigeria.

Design/Methodology/Approach. Two research questions were posed for the study and two hypotheses formulated in line with the objectives. Questionnaires were administered to the selected population of the Unilever Nigeria Plc. Corporate websites and commercial websites sites were the E-recruitment practices used to analysed their influence on employee retention. The data were analysed using manual and electronic based methods through the data preparation grid and statistical package for the social science, (SPSS). The study made use of statistical tools such as regression analysis in testing hypothesis and analysis of variance (ANOVA), which helped in the interpretation of results.

Findings The research use analysis to estimate trends that corporate websites and commercial websites were significant in explaining employee retention. The results of this study confirm existing literature that argues for a positive relationship between the two variables. The results also portray that human resource managers should have an understanding of the relationship between E-recruitment practices and employee retention.

Originality/Value/Practical implications. The study seeks to contribute to existing literature on E-recruitment practices and employee retention. The practical justification would be useful to human resource practitioners by making them aware of the current E-recruitment practices and the impact of its implementation to a firm’s level of employee retention
The Critical Space Infrastructure and its Importance to Military Operations
Authors: Coman Marin-Marian , Badea Dorel
Published: July 2019

Actual scientific approaches related to critical infrastructure reveal its importance within many of the society’s essential services that are necessary for day-to-day people’s life. Besides other critical infrastructure systems, the emerging development of the space system results in the embedment of it within the critical space infrastructure concept that is based on its description related to the importance of the services provided to population, public or governing institutions, and industry. This paper intends to present the manner in which the space system services influence population’s life and to emphasize the importance of the space infrastructure related to the process of planning and conducting military operations. The reliability and well functioning of the space system from the perspective as a critical infrastructure proves its paramount importance related to essential services provided to the population that results into social well-being. Nowadays, the majority of military operations depend on the development of space infrastructure and its reliability. Moreover, the military space operations are based on satellite control system architectures as well as the interconnected systems on surface and underground systems. From this side, the protection of critical space infrastructure and its resilience level should have a paramount value for all stakeholders that are using the space system services.
Risks and Actual Warnings Specific to the Security Environment
Authors: Grozav Cosmin-Marius , Pişleag Țuțu , Raţiu Aurelian
Published: July 2019

We need a brief assessment of the international security environment in order to have a more realistic picture of the world we live in, having the perspective of threats, risks and vulnerabilities. The current and future security environment is characterized, among other things, by its complexity of actors, dynamism of threats as a result of the rethinking of the political-military postures of some states with military potential ore emerging states and non-state actors. In the foreseeable future, the security environment will continue to be influenced by multiple challenges, risks and threats, caused by the globalization phenomenon and political, economic, military and technological interdependencies which can provoke strategic surprises. The European area is in a continuous process of transformation with strategic implications. The systemic transformation will affect the European states and their adjacent regions visibly but distinctly, but the impact on European and Romanian security will be differentiated in the long run.
Methodology of the First Aid Cadet Training at Vasil Levski National Military University
Authors: Krastev Krastyu Ivanov
Published: July 2019

First aid is the implementation of measures of the immediate care taken of the lives of people with traumas and illnesses until they are given professional medical assistance. It consists of a series of simple, but sometimes life-saving, medical techniques that can be performed with minimal equipment and by military personnel who are generally free of special medical education. This report examines the methodology of the first aid cadet training at Vasil Levski National Military University.
Considerations on Transatlantic Security
Authors: Neag Mihai Marcel
Published: July 2019

The study focuses on the security of the transatlantic space and the role played by its various components in ensuring the stability, security and development of the countries in this space. The role played by the North Atlantic Alliance in the transatlantic space and beyond, as well as contributing to securing the European continent, is also avoided. At the same time, in order to complete the picture of the transatlantic relations, it is necessary to mention the way in which Russia is present in the international relations of South-eastern Europe. The results of this theoretical approach can contribute to creating an overall image of the transatlantic security community and identifying the transatlantic space from a static and dynamic point of view.
Some Considerations Related to NATO Intervention for Disaster Mitigation (Case Study: Pakistan Earthquake)
Authors: Popa Ioan-Dan
Published: July 2019

In the last period of time, disasters have become a regular part of global life, no matter if we consider natural or manmade disasters. These events create emergencies when their effects impact on nations/organizations which are not able to cope with the consequences, especially because of the lack of inherent resources. Hence, NATO has assumed an important role in international disaster relief by becoming involved in the provision of relief following natural disasters, all these being in accordance with the founding principles of the Alliance. The purpose of this paper is to spotlight the importance of NATO’s specific structures dealing with disaster relief (EADRCC-Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre, EADRU - Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Unit etc.) and to present the main aspects and lessons learned from the intervention in Pakistan earthquake (2005).
Manifestations of Military Conflicts in the Current Operational Environment
Authors: Raţiu Aurelian , Cioacă Cătălin
Published: July 2019

The study of the military phenomenon can only be achieved by analyzing it in connection with other processes of social life and within the complex conditions determined by a set of political, social, economic, international, technological, etc factors. Thus, this research aims at identifying and presenting the main features of the military conflicts predictable in the future. Also, we made an analysis of the fundamental elements of the operational environment, from the perspective of the identified types of conflicts.
Particularities of the Educational Leadership in the Military Environment
Authors: Sfârlog Benoni , Constantin Daniel-Sorin , Rachină Bogdan
Published: July 2019

The military leader is the central pillar of all military structures, whose functionalism is sustained and enhanced by the exercise of an effective leadership. Explaining the role and place of the military leader in an organizational context creates prerequisites for the identification of his/her action situations from an educational perspective. In this context it becomes necessary and useful to investigate the issue of the educational leadership on delimiting the conceptual framework, identifying the exigencies and forms of exercising the educational leadership, as well as the particularities of the educational leadership at the tactical level. From this approach, implications of habit-forming arise.
Vietnam War - The New Aspect of Warfare
Authors: Šimko Juraj
Published: July 2019

The article focuses on the basic characteristic of military development in the second half of the 20th century. On pursuance of William Lind´s concept or theory of Four Generations of War, the article describes the culmination of the Third Generation of War, based on manoeuver and mobility, coupled with air superiority. The first part deals with issues of US technical dominance in the military, the development of new ways of fighting, especially the airmobile tactics used in South Vietnam. The second part of the article focuses on the specific conditions of the Vietnam War that the US Army, for the first time, had to face while applying elements of the Fourth Generation of War. The final part focuses on the issues of implementing the theory of Four Generations of War into the Armed Forces Academy education to better understand the development of military in modern times.
Culture as a Weapon in the Context of Current and Future Operational Environments
Authors: Tudorache Paul , Ispas Lucian
Published: July 2019

The study of the cultural factor’s influence on military actions is not a recent issue, the main concerns being aimed at identifying some solutions for the improvement of the cooperation between different national contingents during stability and support operations. Instead, the use of culture as a weapon in the sense of military capability used to predict and influence the behavior of target groups is a completely new approach, currently being within reach of only few modern armies. From another perspective, the possibility of using engagement as a new war fighting function, assuming the development of skills and capabilities necessary to deal with the local population and regional security forces, determines the necessity to educate and develop a cultural capability for all military personnel. This can be identified as a real solution for the military forces in improving their missions’ accomplishment within the context of current and future operational environments.
Considerations Regarding the Constitution of the Romanian National Guard
Authors: Vladu Mircea , Popa Ioan-Dan , Popescu Stelian
Published: July 2019

The insecurity area from the proximity of the Romanian territory has always been dynamic, fluid and characterized by insecurity issues. In such context, Romania could never be able to preserve the national security by its own powers. For eliminating such major deficiencies, Romania has made efforts towards the integration made efforts towards the integration in certain alliances that would give it security guarantees. Nevertheless, Romania has not relied in exclusivity on alliances for preserving the national security. From this perspective, Romania has prepared its own forces and means to fulfil this objective, until the potential alliance forces intervention. This attitude is maintained in the present days, when Romania is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty, and unless the activation of the 5th article of the Treaty, it must provide the national defence through its own forces and means. Still, according to our opinion, these forces and means destined to serve such purpose are insufficient and, consequently, they should be supplemented with other forces and means generated by the constitution of the National Guard, this compensating for the existing deficit. We consider that by taking this direction, we could go back to the long-lasting tradition of the National Guard in Romania, and to the example of the most powerful armies in the world: SUA, Great Britain, France etc. Starting from these considerations, we would like to further speak about the constitution of the National Guard in Romania.
Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Higher Education Systems Based on the Knowledge-Management Approach
Authors: Bucăţa George , Rizescu Marius Alexandru
Published: July 2019

The complexity of phenomena in modern society requires rich knowledge and practical abilities. Also, the speed at which information circulates in immense volume inhibits the ability of the interpreter to interpret it in a timely manner. Contemporary society is characterized by dynamism, by continuous renewal. It can only be known by personal, variable, and largely subjective, symbolic interpretations. The transition from knowledge as an ensemble of knowledge, information, data, to knowledge as a set of competencies determines a shift of emphasis in education, from ex-cathedra exposure to learning through experience/practice, transmission and memorization information (information), skills training, and skills. There is a need for the formation of individuals capable of analyzing concrete, new situations, and responding appropriately using logical thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, and divergent thinking skills.