bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stigmatisasi Terhadap Keluarga Inti Dan Relasi Terdekat Dari Terpidana Korupsi (Studi Kasus Keluarga Inti dan Relasi Terdekat Andi Malaranggeng)
Authors: Munir Abdul , Nandana Gilar
Published: February 2020

Stigmatization is a proces that give some certain individual an atribute that will lower their social status. At firts, stigma is an unformal punishement for someone who did an „evil‟ thing while that judgemen come from the society it self.  Unfortunalety, stigma will became something reallly bad or even evilish because the difficulty for some one whoe get the stigma to get rid of it. This study focused on the form of stigma itself that affect not only the one who did bad or evil thing but their family and relatives as well. This study is descriptive study that have been selected purposely. The key dactor of study depends on the form of stigma that affect the family anda relatives of an individual who did that bada or evil thing.The result shown that some of stigmatization in the very miinimum level. Hopefully, the result of this studycan be use and help further study with similar topic.
Potential 2019-nCoV 3C-like Protease Inhibitors Designed Using Generative Deep Learning Approaches
Authors: Zhavoronkov Alex , Aladinskiy Vladimir , Zhebrak Alexander , Zagribelnyy Bogdan , Terentiev Victor , Bezrukov Dmitry S. , Polykovskiy Daniil , Shayakhmetov Rim , Filimonov Andrey , Orekhov Philipp , Yan Yilin , Popova Olga , Vanhaelen Quentin , Aliper Alex , Ivanenkov Yan
Published: February 2020

The emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), for which there is no vaccine or any known effective treatment created a sense of urgency for novel drug discovery approaches. One of the most important 2019-nCoV protein targets is the 3C-like protease for which the crystal structure is known. Most of the immediate efforts are focused on drug repurposing of known clinically-approved drugs and virtual screening for the molecules available from chemical libraries that may not work well. For example, the IC50 of lopinavir, an HIV protease inhibitor, against the 3C-like protease is approximately 50 micromolar. In an attempt to address this challenge, on January 28th, 2020 Insilico Medicine decided to utilize a part of its generative chemistry pipeline to design novel drug-like inhibitors of 2019-nCoV and started generation on January 30th. It utilized three of its previously validated generative chemistry approaches: crystal-derived pocked- based generator, homology modelling-based generation, and ligand-based generation. Novel druglike compounds generated using these approaches are being published at www.insilico.com/ncov-sprint/ and will be continuously updated. Several molecules will be synthesized and tested using the internal resources; however, the team is seeking collaborations to synthesize, test, and, if needed, optimize the published molecules.
Synthesis of Azetidines via Visible Light-Mediated Intermolecular [2+2] Photocycloaddition
Authors: Becker Marc R. , Wearing Emily R. , Schindler Corinna
Published: February 2020

Intermolecular [2+2] photocycloadditions represent a powerful method for the synthesis of highly strained, four-membered rings. While this approach is commonly employed for the synthesis of oxetanes and cyclobutanes, the synthesis of azetidines via intermolecular aza Paternò-Büchi reactions remains highly underdeveloped. Herein we report a visible light-mediated intermolecular aza Paternò-Büchi reaction that utilizes glyoxylate oximes as reactive intermediates activated via triplet energy transfer. This approach is characterized by its operational simplicity, mild conditions and broad scope, and allows for the synthesis of highly functionalized azetidines from readily available precursors.
Synthesis of Proteins by Automated Flow Chemistry
Authors: Hartrampf Nina , Saebi Azin , Poskus Mackenzie , Gates Zachary P. , Callahan Alexander J. , Cowfer Amanda E. , Hanna Stephanie , Antilla Sarah , Schissel Carly K. , Quartararo Anthony J. , Ye Xiyun , Mijalis Alexander J. , Simon Mark D. , Loas Andrei , Liu Shunying , Jessen Carsten , Nielsen Thomas E. , Pentelute Bradley L.
Published: February 2020

Ribosomes produce most proteins of living cells in seconds. Here we report highly efficient chemistry matched with an automated fast-flow instrument for the direct manufacturing of peptide chains up to 164 amino acids over 328 consecutive reactions. The machine is rapid - the peptide chain elongation is complete in hours. We demonstrate the utility of this approach by the chemical synthesis of nine different protein chains that represent enzymes, structural units, and regulatory factors. After purification and folding, the synthetic materials display biophysical and enzymatic properties comparable to the biologically expressed proteins. High-fidelity automated flow chemistry is an alternative for producing single-domain proteins without the ribosome.
Mitochondrial Drug Delivery for the Liver Diseases: Comprehensive Review
Authors: Famna Roohi N K  , Mahendran Bhaskaran  , Sathish Babu  , Gowda D V
Published: February 2020

The role of mitochondria in liver targeting has been reviewed, which mainly focuses on acute and chronic. This is due to ethanol consumption, which causes liver damage. And how ethanol consumption affects liver disease. Autophagy, which explains the ROS production, in oxygen species, the changes that take place in it have been reviewed below and also helps us to understand the methods and drugs used in targeting the mitochondria differently. The mainly 2 types of targeting has been focused upon that is the active and passive targeting. The other different types of targeting are Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) targeting, Hepatocytes, the drug is targeted, Polymeric micelles, the mitochondrial membranes are affected by the proteins, and the Nanosystems used for the delivery. The other drugs used for the study are lipophilic cation, liposomes, and the TAT peptides. The herbal treatment can also be used for the treatment of liver damage. The herbal extracts that are based on the phytosomes and the anti-oxidants that target on the hepatocytes cells
Early Childhood Education Teacher's Readiness of Computer Literacy for Facing The 4.0 Industrial Revolution
Authors: Pramudyani Avanti Vera Risti , Indarto Toni Kus , Rohmadheny Prima Suci
Published: February 2020

Facing the 4.0 Industrial Revolution in education is done by preparing human resources that have critical thinking skills and problem solvers, communication and collaborative skills, creativity and innovative thinking, and literacy of Information and communication technology. This research aims to know the extent of teachers at ECE in the of computer literacy based on their duties and responsibilities as educators in the learning process. This research is using the mixing method (quantitative and qualitative) approach with data collection instruments in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Analysis of the data used is a descriptive analysis deduction, namely analyzing and providing an interpretation of the collected data than needed studies. The subject of this study involved 58 professional certified teachers and had participated in training on ICT topics. The results showed that the level of readiness of teachers in the computer literacy on the readiness of supporting factors is to have a laptop and the basic skills of the applications in the form of MS office (words, PPT, Excel) and search engines only to support they working in organizing the learning administration. The teacher should be mastering of ICT as part of computer literacy including research activities, organizing, evaluating, communicating information, and understanding the rules of use of information and communication technology.
Daya Tarik Interaksi Dunia Maya (Studi perilaku Phubbing Generasi Milenial)
Authors: P Reski
Published: February 2020

Popularitas smartphone yang tidak bisa dipisahkan dari kehidupan manusia dan menjadi kian digandrungi oleh genarasi milenial, sebenarnya tidak ada yang salah dari kehadiran smartphone tersebut karena setiap produk yang diciptakan itu mempunyai tujuan yang baik, hanya terkadang di dalam penggunaannya ada oknum yang menyalahgunakan ataupun sekedar berlebihan dalam penggunaannya.Disinilah kemudian titik tolak sebagai penggunaan smartphone yang tidak semestinya sehingga melahirkan gejala ataupun perilaku -perilaku sebagai akibat keberadaraannya.Salah perilaku tersebut yaitu Phubbing.Phubbing adalah sebuah perilaku anti sosial yang lebih menyukai untuk berinteraksi melalui dunia maya dibanding dunia nyata. Fenomena Phubbing telah menyebar ke hampir setiap lapisan masyarakat baik tingkat Umur, Pekerjaan, Pendidikan maupun Jenis kelamin termasuk generasi milenial yang saat ini tidak luput dari cengkraman perilaku itu. Sering terlihat bahwa orang-orang berkumpul Bersama tetapi sibuk dengan aktivitas masing-masing dengan smartphone. Penelitian ini menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa: 1) Penyebab perilaku phubbing pada generasi milenial adalah Mengalihkan perasaan bosan, Menghindari topik pembicaraan yang tidak disukai, dan Teman disekitar juga melakukan phubbing. 2) Pola interaksi yang dibangun generasi milenial di dunia maya saat melakukan phubbing adalah Interaksi Sosial antar Individu dan Interaksi Sosial Antar Individu dan Kelompok.
Phenolic, flavonoid and anthocyanin contents of local sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Authors: Shaari N. , Shamsudin Rosnah , Mohd Nor M.Z. , Hashim N.
Published: February 2020

The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is an annual herb of the family Convolvulaceae and
ranked as the world's seventh most important food crop with a major contribution to
energy and phytochemical source of nutrition. Three different conditions of sweet potatoes
are unpeeled tuber (UPSP), peeled tuber (PSP) and skin of tuber (SSP). The objective of
this study is to evaluate the phytochemical availability (total phenolic contents (TPC),
total flavonoid contents (TFC) and anthocyanin content) in the different parts of the sweet
potato tuber. Folin-Ciocalteau (FC) assay showed that phenolic contents for UPSP
(41.14±1.69 mg GAE/100 g dry basis) and PSP (42.24±2.19 mg GAE/100 g dry basis)
were significantly (50%) higher than SSP (26.01±2.04 mg GAE/100 g dry basis). In terms
of flavonoid content, the highest value was retained in PSP (9.55±0.82 mg quercetin/100 g
dry basis) followed by UPSP (3.30±0.19 mg quercetin/100 g dry basis) and SSP (1.43 ±
0.03 mg quercetin/100 g dry basis). PSP (9.43±0.08 mg/100 dry basis) had a higher
anthocyanin content compared to UPSP (5.21±0.02 b mg/100 g dry basis) and SSP
(5.21±0.02 b mg/100 g dry basis). The phytochemical properties were available in all
conditions of the sweet potato. However, PSP was suggested to be the most preferable
condition for further processing in the sweet potato industry.
Comparison of selected local honey with Manuka honey based on their nutritional and antioxidant properties
Authors: Zae T.K. , Azlan A. , Abu Bakar Sajak A. , Hock E.K. , Chin N.L. , Md Noh M.F. , Mustafa Khalid N.
Published: February 2020

This study aimed to determine and compare the proximate composition, sugars content
and antioxidant properties of selected Malaysian raw honey (Tualang, Gelam, Kelulut,
Wild, and Pineapple) with Manuka honey. Proximate analysis (energy, carbohydrate,
protein, fat, ash, moisture and total dietary fibre), sugar analysis (fructose, sucrose,
glucose and maltose), total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant analysis (DPPH
radical scavenging activity and linoleic acid oxidation assay) were conducted on the honey
samples. The proximate analysis and sugar analysis results for all honeys were within
Codex Alimentarius Commission guidelines. In general, Malaysian honeys exhibited
lower level of carbohydrates (80.27% to 82.32%), energy (324.18 kcal/100 g to 331.20
kcal/100 g), ash (0.17% to 0.28%) and protein (0.24% to 0.26%, except for Gelam 0.45%)
but higher in moisture (17.07% to 19.08%) and fat (0.10% to 0.36%) contents compared
to Manuka honey. No significance differences (P>0.05) was detected in total sugar among
the honey samples. Overall, among the selected honeys, Kelulut honey has the highest
energy content, lowest moisture level, fat content and fructose level. Meanwhile, Wild
honey showed the highest phenolic content and antioxidant activities.
Potential application of grey oyster mushroom stems as Halal meat replacer in imitation chicken nuggets
Authors: Husain H. , Huda-Faujan N.
Published: February 2020

Mushrooms have been consumed across the globe as cuisine’s ingredients specifically for
their Halal status, unique texture, and flavour. In this research, the potential of grey oyster
mushroom stems (Pleurotus sajor-caju) as meat replacer was explored to evaluate the
quality of imitation chicken nuggets (ICNs) production. Four formulations of ICNs were
prepared with different percentage of grey oyster mushroom stems to chickpea flour were:
A (60%:10%), B (55%:15%), C (50%:20%), and D (45%:25%). A commercial brand of
chicken nuggets was chosen as a control experiment. All nuggets were evaluated for
colour, texture, pH, and water activity, as well as proximate composition. Results found
that all ICNs were significantly higher (P<0.05) in lightness, chewiness, springiness,
water activity, and moisture than in control nugget. However, the a* value (green to red),
protein, fat, and carbohydrate contents of all ICNs were significantly lower (P<0.05) than
in control nugget. These findings also suggested that grey oyster mushroom stems could
be a great potential of an alternative Halal meat replacer in production of ICNs since the
hardness, cohesiveness, and pH of all ICNs were found similar (P>0.05) to control nugget.
Implementasi Automatic Waypoint untuk Return Trip pada Autonomous Robot dengan Titik Acuan Potensi Korban Bencana
Authors: AMMARPRAWIRA IHSAN FARRASSALAM , FAUZI MOCHAMAD SEPTONI , ARBI ABDUL JABBAAR ARBI ABDUL , SYAFITRI NIKEN
Published: February 2020

ABSTRAK

Langkah utama dan mendasar yang diperlukan untuk navigasi pada robot secara autonomous pada medan yang tak beraturan dan tidak diketahui keadaannya secara dinamis, setidaknya adalah identifikasi koordinat titik jalan (waypoint), tindakan yang harus dilakukan di titik jalan, identifikasi dimensi kerja, dan hambatan yang diketahui. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasikan titik jalan otomatis (automatic waypoint) pada robot pencari potensi keberadaan korban pasca bencana, dilengkapi dengan kemampuan robot untuk navigasi dari titik awal berjalan mencari potensi keberadaan korban sebagai titik acuan hingga kembali ke titik awal (return trip) secara autonomous. Metode yang digunakan pada perancangan sistem merupakan pengembangan dari metode waypoint menjadi automatic waypoint untuk navigasi secara autonomous. Hasil yang didapat, robot mampu mendeteksi keberadaan korban maksimal dalam radius 3 meter di dalam simulasi reruntuhan. Ketercapaian rata-rata akurasi pembacaan posisi robot terhadap korban dan titik awal sebesar 6,76 meter.

Kata kunci: robot, autonomous, automatic waypoint, korban, return trip.

ABSTRACT

There are necessary steps required for a robot to navigate autonomously on an unknown and uncertain environment. Those steps consist of the identification of the waypoint coordinates, the actions to be conducted, the identification of the environment’s dimension, and the known obstacles. This study aims to implement an automatic waypoint on a robot for searching the potential existence of post-disaster victims. The robot is equipped with the ability to navigate from the starting point to search for potential victims and then return to the starting point autonomously. We modified the existing waypoint method into an automatic waypoint for autonomous navigation. Results show that the robot is able to detect the presence of the victim within the maximum radius of 3 meters in the simulation of rubble (tables, chairs, wood and iron poles). The accuracy of robot in reading the position of the victim and the starting point is 6,76 meters.

Keywords: robot, autonomous, automatical waypoint, victims, return trip.
A Law of Social Development
Authors: Varyash I.
Published: February 2020

Changes in the amount, structure and composition of the information factors point to future changes in a society. This makes it possible to formulate a hypothesis or a law of information impact on a society: increase of information speeds social development, and vice versa, a decrease of information inhibits it. A consequence of what can be called a sociological law of information is that an index of increase/decrease of the amount of information points to the changing direction of social developments, and especially to the turning points in seemingly stable trends. In this article, the above-mentioned conclusion is discussed on the basis of socio-political and financial and economic data.
Mergers and Acquisitions of Enterprises as a Tool for Increasing Value and Competitiveness: The case of Masan and Singha
Authors: Anh Do. T. , Miroshina E.
Published: February 2020

The objective of this paper is to study the concept of mergers and acquisitions in the context of modern financial relations. It is an essential process nowadays for the growth and survival of almost all business. If any company is not adopting this way either they will not grow or will be acquired by the other major corporations. In this paper, to conduct a uniform research and arrive at an accurate conclusion why organizations take this innovative mode of expansion, we restrict our research to only Asian companies-Masan and Singha-which work in food and beverage industry. Over and above that, the main focus is on investigating the major issues associated with pre and post merging situations with special emphasis on the improvement of the business well-being and competitive edge.
Psychological Factors of Multiple Debt Repayment Strategies
Authors: Gagarina M. , Goroshnikova T.
Published: February 2020

The article presents a review of the literature and the results of an empirical study of strategies for repayment of multiple debts in a laboratory experiment and their connection with the personality traits of the respondents (N = 348). The main strategies of debt repayment are identified - Rational, Semi-rational, Aversive, Distributive, Chaotic and Ignoring of small numbers. The smallest group in the empirical study is the group of respondents with Rational strategy. Respondents of all the groups, except Rational, were compared among themselves on personal characteristics. Respondents with the Semi-rational strategy, in contrast to respondents with other strategies, demonstrate a greater propensity for risk. An Aversive strategy is characterised by a tendency to reduce the number of debts and is demonstrated by respondents when performing various tasks. Respondents with a Chaotic strategy made multiple mistakes in the simulation and, in comparison with all other respondents, are less open to new experience. Respondents with a strategy for paying off debts Ignoring small numbers turned out to be more benevolent than Chaotic respondents and respondents with the Close to rational strategy.
Fruitful Achievements of Heilongjiang Province in Construction of Online Silk Road
Authors: Linlin S.
Published: February 2020

In recent years, Heilongjiang Province has constantly been improving and upgrading the e-commerce development model, and successfully opening up Online Silk Road, actively docking the Belt and Road and participating in the construction of the Sino-Mongolian-Russian economic corridor. This paper analyses the foundation of Heilongjiang Province’s Online Silk Road construction combs its development status and further proposes the challenges and problems in the construction process. Finally, the paper puts forward prospects and recommendations for the development potential of e-commerce concerning cooperation with Russia and agricultural products.
General Characteristics of the Financial Markets in the People’s Republic of China
Authors: Arakcheevа M.
Published: February 2020

In this article the author presents the main characteristics of the economy of the People’s Republic of China. First of all, the Chinese government has a prudent policy of gradual opening and liberalisation of the economy. However, significant impact on economic development and the state of international settlements in the Asian region is influenced by currency and monetary policy. Therefore, for Chinese state authorities maintenance of stable national currency becomes especially important. In the early 1980s, the government began opening the banking system and the four state-owned specialised banks to accept deposits and perform banking activities. Also, the author analysed development of financial markets of the People’s Republic of China. Finally, the author discussed the emerging markets of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in China.
World Construction Market
Authors: Iliev B.-Z.
Published: February 2020

Construction sector involves a lot of counterparties and influence of the whole national economies. In one construction project (for example, business centre) involves a huge number of different companies — from extraction (elements for cement) to project management and design. And, as a consequence, the importance of the construction sector is not only related to its size but also its role in economic growth. There is evidence of the existence of a very strong relationship between construction activity and economic growth. Leaders of the global construction market — USA, China and the European Union. Partially, it depends on the national economy, but there is a list of additional points — management efficiency, construction technology, skills availability, and so on.
Prospects and Risks of the Development of Japanese Cryptocurrency (monacoin)
Authors: Asadova Sh. J.
Published: February 2020

In this article, the prospects and risks of the development of the Japanese cryptocurrencies are discussed. Japan has the most progressive regulating climate in the world for cryptocurrencies. The land of the rising sun is the homeland of a large base of investors of cryptocurrency and users. In 2018 Japan was the second or third largest economy in the world for bitcoin. Averages of the Japanese yen of 11 per cent of the global trading volume for BTC, keeping it a nostril in a nostril with South Korean won for global trade domination after the USA dollar. For the country only 127 million people of 11 per cent of the global trading volume — influence is more than usual size per capita on the crypto industry.
The Role of the State Treasury in the Implementation of the Fiscal Policy to Ensure Microeconomic Stability and Social Security (Research in Vietnam)
Authors: Nghi Ph. H. , Son L. H.
Published: February 2020

In the period 2011–2016, Vietnam’s macroeconomy had not been stable; social security had not witnessed any improvements from the previous period while the state budget was targeted at a large number of objectives such as economic growth, inflation control, assuring security, national defence and social security. During this period, the role of the State Treasury was essential in managing and monitoring cash flow, regulating state budget spending and making it effective for the economy to implement fiscal policy and macroeconomic stability as well as ensuring social security. Accordingly, given the current constraints of fiscal policy, what are the orientations for the State Treasury in performing its operational activities to stabilise the macroeconomy and ensure social security?
The Use of Theory and Methods of Behavioural Economics in the Process of Making Financial Decisions
Authors: Rozina M.
Published: February 2020

This article discusses some issues connected with studies of the behavioural factors when making financial decisions. Therefore, it is possible to take into account factors that are inexplicable in traditional models. The main goal of our research was verification of the hypothesis market participants make financial decisions based on their experiences, intuition, stereotypes, illusions, emotions and not only on the criterion of financial gain and rational assumptions. After all, such diverse behaviour en masse influences the financial system as a whole. The practical significance of reported here study is the identification of errors in the application of classical economic theory and the possibilities of their further elimination. An effective behavioural model to avoid negative consequences is the primary tool in making financial decisions. In the first part, the author analyses the theoretical basis of her study. The second part examines the main problems associated with classical economic theory and presents the main mistakes in making financial decisions. Particular attention the author paid to the study of the behaviour of investors and managers. The third part described the research of behavioural mechanisms in making financial decisions with specific examples and implementation of the use of mathematical models.
International Currency Conflict in the Contemporary World Monetary System
Authors: Zharikov M.
Published: February 2020

The article addresses international currency conflicts. The research has found that currency conflict has extensive economic effects, especially on the United States and the weak peripheral countries of the Eurozone, as well as Canada, and some other countries that do not intervene in the currency markets. The author has revealed that these developments and ill-effects of global currency manipulation stem from a gaping hole in the international economic architecture. The theoretical significance of the article’s outcomes is that the most fundamental flaw in the entire global regime encompasses both the monetary and trading systems, and indicates a massive failure of international cooperation. The practical significance of the paper is that it has outlaid a feasible set of effective systemic reforms that can be adopted to counter the objectionable practices today and deter them in the future. The author concludes that it is very much in the interest of all the world’s countries to initiate a multilateral effort to work out a constructive solution to a significant international and systemic problem.
Bairro como lugar do vivido
Authors: Azeredo Verônica Gonçalves
Published: February 2020

O tema proposto é explorado sob o enfoque da Geografia Cultural Humanista e com recurso da revisão de literatura. O objetivo é abordar a categoria lugar, na ótica do bairro, como espaço do vivido. O destaque é para arranjos materiais e simbólicos que agem na formação destes lugares. Através da vivência dos moradores é possível compreender, como um bairro se desenha sob os traços de suas memórias e saberes, o que por sua vez, constitui a identidade local. Estes recursos fornecem referências históricas e geográficas que se manifestam através da vivência de seus moradores e da interpretação feita pelo conjunto da cidade.
Bacias hidrográficas simuladas em maquetes: prática pedagógica para ensino fundamental e médio
Authors: Carvalho Juliana Wilse Landolfi Teixeira de , Mysczak Luciano Augusto , De Oliveira Fabiano Antonio
Published: February 2020

O presente artigo refere-se à elaboração de uma proposta de prática pedagógica a ser desenvolvida com alunos de Ensino Fundamental ou Médio, em aulas de Geografia, cujo tema seja Hidrologia. Trata-se da elaboração de maquetes de bacias hidrográficas: a maquete n° 1 representa uma bacia hidrográfica vegetada, a n° 2 uma bacia desmatada e a n° 3 uma bacia de drenagem desmatada e posteriormente urbanizada. Buscou-se, através do experimento, demonstrar a importância da vegetação e da presença de áreas permeáveis para manutenção da dinâmica hídrica de uma bacia de drenagem. O principal objetivo deste trabalho foi executar o experimento e validá-lo. Objetivou-se também apresentar um roteiro de elaboração das maquetes, bem como propor sequência de atividade didática para aplicação da experiência em sala de aula de modo interativo. Ao final do experimento, as maquetes simularam de modo satisfatório o funcionamento de bacias hidrográficas reais, especialmente em relação à problemática hídrica em ambientes urbanos em se tratando da ocorrência de enchentes e da escassez de água para abastecimento público. Foi possível perceber as marcantes diferenças nos padrões de comportamento de cada maquete, onde ambientes mais permeáveis apresentaram maiores índices de alimentação do lençol freático e menores taxas de escoamento superficial.
A Review of Yuhao Cen’s Student Learning and Development in Chinese Higher Education: College Students’ Experience in China
Authors: ZHANG MU
Published: February 2020

Aim/Purpose: Book Review: Student Learning and Development in Chinese Higher Education: College Students’ Experience in China

Background: This book describes and interprets student learning and development as perceived by students in Chinese higher education institutions.

Impact on Society: Overall, this book appeals to higher education scholars from all countries and regions. It is a good resource for faculty in Chinese higher education institutions to deepen their understanding of undergraduate students to promote their learning and development. Chinese student affairs professionals struggling with how to support the students they work with would benefits greatly from this book. Likewise, Chinese graduate students contemplating a career in higher education/student affairs would also benefit from reading this book. It also provides global higher education professionals a good perspective to understand Chinese higher education under the background of higher education globalization.
Ethnobotanical Study of Food Plant in Bentong Community from Barru Regency, South Sulawesi-Indonesia
Authors: Amboupe Dewi Sartik , Hartana Alex , Purwanto Y
Published: February 2020

Masyarakat Suku Bentong hidup di Desa Bulo-Bulo, Kabupaten Barru Sulawesi Selatan. Sekitar 50 tahun yang lalu, masyarakat tersebut masih hidup nomaden, namun saat ini masyarakat tersebut telah hidup menetap. Pengetahuan tentang pemanfaatan tumbuhan sebagai bahan pangan oleh masyarakat Suku Bentong belum tercatat. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendata dan menguraikan pemanfaatan spesies tumbuhan bahan pangan masyarakat Suku Bentong. Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara informan, observasi, dan pengambilan spesimen herbarium untuk diidentifikasi. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan mengkaji spesies tumbuhan yang digunakan sebagai bahan pangan serta analisis secara kuantitatif menggunakan persamaan indeks kepentingan budaya. Masyarakat Suku bentong menggunakan 70 spesies tumbuhan sebagai bahan pangan meliputi: 1) sebagai makanan pokok terdiri dari 4 jenis yaitu buah ‘kenrang’ (Ficus racemosa) dan umbi ‘sikapa’ (Dioscorea hispida) pada saat masih nomaden serta tanaman padi (Oryza sativa) dan jagung (Zea mays) setelah tinggal menetap; 2) sebagai sayuran 34 spesies; 3) sebagai buah-buahan 33 spesies; dan 4)  sebagai minuman 5 spesies. Hasil analisis ICS menunjukkan spesies yang memiliki nilai indeks kepentingan budaya tertinggi adalah tanaman padi (100) diikuti oleh lontar (83), pisang (78), kelapa (48) dan aren (44).

 

Kata kunci: Bentong, Desa Bulo-Bulo, etnobotani, nomaden
Peningkatan Semangat Belajar dengan Peta Konsep dan Media Pembelajaran menggunakan Program Mindmapple
Authors: Wahyuni Sri Endang , Widiyatun Fita , Widyasari Halleyna , Suharmanto Puji
Published: February 2020

Abstract. A community service program has been carried out which aims to introduce MindMapple software in making concept maps and learning media in increasing the learning motivation of TRAMPIL Middle School students. The activity participants were all Trampil Middle School teachers. Mindmapple software can be downloaded for free or paid. This software can be used by teachers in creating concept maps in the teaching and learning process. Besides being easy to use, this program can also train creativity from the teacher in making concept maps. After doing activities around 80% of teachers who are accustomed to operating laptops can easily operate the MindMapple program. While 20% of teachers who are constrained to operate a laptop still need guidance in applying mindmapple software. The output of this community service is a module on the introduction of software.Abstrak. Telah dilakukan program kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat  yang bertujuan memperkenalkan software MindMapple dalam pembuatan peta konsep dan media pembelajaran dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa SMP TRAMPIL. Peserta kegiatan adalah seluruh guru SMP Trampil. Software MindMapple dapat diunduh secara gratis maupun berbayar. Software ini dapat digunakan oleh guru dalam membuat peta konsep dalam proses belajar mengajar. Selain mudah penggunaannya, program ini juga dapat melatih kekreatifitasan dari  guru dalam pembuatan peta konsep. Setelah melakukan kegiatan sekitar 80 % guru yang terbiasa mengoperasikan laptop dapat dengan mudah mengoperasikan program MindMapple. Sedangkan 20% guru yang terkendala mengoperasikan laptop masih perlu bimbingan dalam mengaplikaskan software MindMapple. Luaran dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah modul tentang pengenalan software.
Sentidos subjetivos emergentes en una víctima del conflicto armado colombiano
Authors: Díaz Gómez Alvaro , Pavas Cerón José Geovanny
Published: February 2020

La presente investigación se enmarcó en un enfoque cualitativo de cohorte interpretativo que permitió asumir el testimonio narrativo de una víctima del conflicto Armado Colombiano para indagar y construir a partir de él, los sentidos subjetivos que le son propios. Por eso se orientó desde los siguientes objetivos: Conocer los sentidos subjetivos que emergen en una víctima del conflicto armado colombiano en el corregimiento de Santa Isabel, Cesar; Interpretar cómo se configuran los sentidos subjetivos que emergen en una víctima del conflicto armado en el corregimiento de Santa Isabel, Cesar.

Se asumió como muestra a un habitante de sexo masculino, de veintiséis años de edad, del corregimiento Santa Isabel, César. Seleccionado por conveniencia desde dos criterios: Liderazgos al interior del corregimiento; ser víctima del conflicto interno armado colombiano. Con este habitante se desarrolló una entrevista a profundidad, utilizando como instrumento un cuestionario abierto.

Se evidenciaron cuatro configuraciones subjetivas con sus respectivos sentidos subjetivos así: sobre la muerte (asesinato de vecinos y miembros de la comunidad, muerte del padre), de desconfianza y temor (hacia las instituciones) prácticas sociales (familia, liderazgo en la Junta de Acción Comunal) de zozobra (en el territorio)

Los resultados permiten reconocer como la subjetividad en cuanto proceso psíquico, es devenir que se expresa de diferentes maneras y, cómo aún en condiciones adversas, el sujeto se yergue para ser, para hacerse.
Interacciones sociales, pobreza y liderazgo
Authors: Guevara Cobos Eduardo , Parra Ramírez Esther
Published: February 2020

Los avances económicos y tecnológicos han generado consecuencias contradictorias en la sociedad globalizada, pues si bien de una parte han permitido mejorar las condiciones materiales de vida, de otra, han propiciado ambientes que degradan las relaciones sociales básicas y que no favorecen el bienestar personal y comunitario; las dinámicas socio-políticas del mundo moderno y posmoderno implican la participación de los sujetos en múltiples redes de interacción. Desde este ámbito,  en este artículo se reflexiona en torno al conjunto de informaciones, servicios, bienes, vínculos afectivos y otros recursos accesibles a un individuo o colectivo como consecuencia de su pertenencia a determinadas redes de información, poniendo de relieve los recursos que personas y comunidades pueden movilizar colectivamente para la obtención de mejoras sociales.
AQUACULTURAL INTEGRATION IN RECREATIONAL TOURISM: FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL TERRITORIES
Authors: Melikh Taras , Voit Dmytro , Archybisova Dariia
Published: February 2020

Tourism has been growing and diversifying in recent years to become one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy in the world. Modern tourism is closely linked to economic development and is embracing an increasing number of new destinations. Such dynamics have transformed tourism into a key driver of socioeconomic progress. As for recreational tourism as one of the key species, it not only covers most of the related industries directly or indirectly, including transport, construction, trade, catering, agriculture, housing and communal services, culture, art, sports, etc., but also stimulates their development. The focus of recreational tourism on the sea and ocean coasts has expanded the range of tourism services. Aquaculture, which is becoming more relevant in the context of ecosystem conservation, is one of these areas of activity. Since aquaculture and tourism require certain requirements for water quality and the environment, there is an inevitable conflict of interest between entrepreneurs. And as research has shown, such conflicts have arisen in many countries. It has been found that solving this issue may not be the same for everyone. Only individual management, strategic planning and continuous monitoring will allow the effective development of coastal areas and profit for the country. Independent research conducted by the Scottish Research Forum found no evidence of a negative relationship between aquaculture and recreation. In many cases, aqua farms are of cognitive and gastronomic interest to tourists. The study also does not consider the development of aquaculture to be incompatible with tourism, but on the contrary it is an integrating process. Both industries are important to the economies of the countries, so in every territory where aquaculture and recreation can be mutually beneficial, a balance must be struck between them. The aim of the study is to analyze the specific aspects of aquaculture in Ukraine and in the world. The main objectives of our research are: to explore the role and importance of aspects of the introduction of recreational tourism in aquaculture; to analyze the current state of tourism in the world and its economic indicators; to identify the problems of intensification of recreational tourism in the coastal regions of the world; to offer the own vision of the prospects of integrating aquaculture into recreational tourism. Research methods. To achieve this goal there are used general scientific and special research methods in the work, such as: statistical method is for systematizing economic and statistical information on the development of tourism and aquaculture; methods of analysis and synthesis are for studying the functioning of aquaculture in general and its individual aspects; regional method is for studying the functioning of the industry in regional development; method of economic analysis is implemented in identifying trends, patterns and prospects of tourism and aquaculture.
THE IMPACT OF INSTITUTIONS ON SERVICES EXPORTS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Shnyrkov Oleksandr , Zablotska Rita , Chugaiev Oleksii
Published: February 2020

Besides labor, capital and technology, institutions are another important factor of production and exports. They set a framework of motivation for economic activities and their efficiency. The previous research provided evidence for the effect of institutions on international trade and development. This paper focuses on the effect of institutional progress on export competitiveness of several services sectors in Central and Eastern Europe in the post-crisis period (2011-2017). In the analyzed period the services exports growth turned out to be more stable than the goods exports growth. The multi-country models showed that several types of institutional improvements affected the exports growth in the medium run. Excluding outliers, using weighted enlarged sample and alternative method for measuring exports growth were applied to assess robustness of the research results. Labor force growth, GDP and GDP per capita were initially used as control variables, but in most cases their effect for exports growth was insignificant in Central and Eastern Europe. Sector specific approach to the analysis turned out to be the most effective to understand the transmission mechanism of the effect under the situation of services heterogeneity. Monetary freedom (currency stability and market-based prices) stimulates exports of transport services. The rule of law (contract enforcement, property rights, efficiency of police and courts, absence of crime and violence etc.) is important for raising international tourism receipts. Information and communication technologies services exports depend primarily on voice and accountability (democratic principles, respects human rights and free media). As for financial and insurance services exports, no significant institutional factor was found. Control of corruption, political stability, labor freedom, government integrity, government effectiveness and lower government size also may be important, but their effect is not robust or cannot be distinguished from the effect of the abovesaid factors. It is more likely that fighting corruption may have a positive impact on the services exports than on the goods exports. The latter depend positively on the level of investment freedom. Using the selected EU Member States in Central and Eastern Europe as a benchmarking level enabled us to estimate a potential effect for services exports in case of Ukraine if it reaches their level of institutional development. In particular the institutional progress can boost Ukrainian transport, tourism, information and communication technologies services exports by 30-200% or by 10-15% of its GDP.
Does Technology Readiness and Acceptance Induce more Adoption of E-Government? Applying the UTAUT and TRI on an Indonesian Complaint-Based Application
Authors: Rinjany Dhia Khalila
Published: February 2020

Most researches relating to the success of information and technology system application focus on two separate matters, namely technology readiness and technology acceptance. Both perspectives are used to observe how technology is adopted by users. However, very few studies test them both concurrently in a single research. This research, therefore, aims to conduct testing on the two concurrently without separating them. This article attempts to put two differing theories to the test, which are the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Technology Readiness Index (TRI), in the context of e-government that is carried out via the Jakarta Smart City Program. To be more specific, the aJakarta Smart City Program analyzed in this study is the Qlue and CRM (Citizen Management Relationship) applications. The research method employed in this article is the quantitative method, wherein 225 respondents participated in this research to assess the level of technology readiness, the gathered data were subsequently processed by using the descriptive statistics analysis technique. Furthermore, 185 respondents also participated in observing how behavior influences the intention to use technology. These data were processed by using multiple linear regression analysis. Research results indicate that Jakarta SCR citizens’ technology readiness level can still be categorized as low and is identified as belonging to the Low Technology Readiness group, with a total TRI value of 2.7. Additionally, this research also shows that performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), and facilitating conditions (FC) have positive and significant influence on the dependent variable, namely the behavioral intention to use the system (BIUS).
Improved Access and Participation for Persons with Disabilities in Local Governance
Authors: -Pimentel Sonia Fontanilla
Published: February 2020

The disability agenda has only gained adequate attention in the public administration discourse after the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of PWDs (CRPD) was enacted on 13 December 2006, followed by the launching of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 which included Goal No. 3 on Good Health and Well Being, and Goal No. 10 on Reduced Inequalities. In the Philippines, Republic Act 7277 known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and Republic Act 10070 which provided for the creation of Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) in local government units are among the laws currently governing disability affairs matters. This paper looks into the status of the implementation of RA 10070 in the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte, Philippines. The researcher used qualitative methodology including key informants’ interview, focus group discussion case analysis and documentary analysis. The paper ends by the establishment of a framework, the Disability-Inclusive Theory or ACCESS Theory, that discusses the conditions and elements affecting the formulation of policies and enactment of local laws that provide access and other means to eventually empower PWDs and enable them to become more active participants in their respective communities.
WORLD EXPERIENCE OF FRANCHISING RELATIONS
Authors: Kulak Nataliia V.
Published: February 2020

Introduction and purpose of the study. The domestic business market requires effective development measures. Increasing the investment attractiveness of domestic enterprises depends more on the favorable legal climate of the country and the timing of return on investment. Franchising plays the role of an effective tool to accelerate business development and expansion and at the same time ensure a rapid return to investors on their investments. Important for creating the conditions necessary for the development of domestic entrepreneurship is the introduction of measures that would enhance the use of franchising. Leveraging the experience of franchising countries should help Ukrainian businesses gain constructive guidance on using franchising as a tool to start, expand, and improve their business.The hypothesis of scientific research basically contains a system of scientific provisions and principles of business development, which substantiate the availability of effective tools that can create the necessary conditions for improving the investment climate of the country and increase the productivity of business activity.Research methods: general methods of scientific knowledge, such as methods of unity of analysis and synthesis, system-structural methods, methods of generalization and prediction, methods of interrelation of theoretical and practical aspects of research.Results: Based on the generalization of the analysis of economic indicators of the investment attractiveness of the markets of the leading countries of the world and Ukraine due to the use of franchising in business activity, the presence in Ukraine of promising franchising sectors of the national economy has been proved. Recommendations have been developed on the strategy of actions aimed at creating a favorable climate for franchising.Conclusions: Franchising is a business model based on business partnerships, which provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to start, develop and expand business through the resources of partners. The analysis of economic indicators of the effectiveness of the investment attractiveness of the markets of franchising countries shows the positive experience and the existing potential of using the franchising for the development of the economy of Ukraine.
Counterpoints on a Cantus Firmus
Authors: Festa Costanzo
Published: February 2020

Costanzo Festa's (ca. 1490–1545) counterpoints on the basse danse “La Spagna” figure as one of the great pedagogical legacies of sixteenth-century Italy. During his lifetime, Festa referred to contrapuntal studies that he had written on a cantus firmus. While the collection was mentioned by subsequent theorists, for centuries it was presumed lost. Recent research, however, has convincingly shown that 125 counterpoint studies formerly attributed to Giovanni Maria Nanino (ca. 1545–1607) are in fact those by Festa. This edition presents a modern transcription of the studies (from Bologna, Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, ms. C36), reviews the evidence on Festa's authorship, speculates on the possible chronology of the works and the origin of the manuscript, and reassesses the biography of Festa, the first major Italian composer of the Renaissance.