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O OLHAR FILOSÓFICO-EPISTEMOLÓGICO SOBRE UM LIVRO DIDÁTICO DE BIOLOGIA
Authors: Bär Maira Vanessa , Strieder Dulce Maria
Published: December 2018

Uma das correntes filosófico-epistemológicas marcantes e ainda presente em nosso meio diz respeito à fonte de conhecimento a partir da observação e experiência, mais conhecida como teoria empirista. Alinhada a essa corrente, há uma tendência, no Ensino de Ciências, à utilização de experiências para a elaboração de teoria, a partir da qual admite-se que é possível construir conhecimento. No entanto, essa visão recebe críticas. Neste sentido, o livro didático de Biologia dos autores Amabis e Martho (2016) foi analisado para sondar o nível de influência da base teórico-epistemológica empirista no ensino de biologia. A partir da seleção e leitura de alguns fragmentos do livro, traçamos um panorama e identificamos traços da teoria empirista. Os desdobramentos, como uma visão na construção imediata dos conceitos, são discutidos ao longo do texto.
REGISTROS DOS EXAMES COLPOCITOLÓGICOS NAS ESTRATÉGIAS DE SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA
Authors: Hartmann Laura Izabel Pacheco Pereira , Araújo Bruna Estevão , Bazzano Anna Beatriz Ribeiro Moreira , Castro Lisie Souza , Oliveira Jania Cristiane De Souza , Castro Ludiele Souza
Published: December 2018

No âmbito da Atenção Primária, o controle da realização dos exames colpocitológicos e seus registros de resultados de forma efetiva são instrumentos fundamentais para adequado controle e manejo clínico do câncer de colo de útero, além de permitir análise do perfil epidemiológico em cada área de abrangência. Com objetivo de analisar os Livros de Registros dos resultados de exames colpocitológicos, 10 Unidades de Saúde da Família foram selecionadas. A pesquisa compreendeu 2.054 registros de exames, destes 84,1% foram realizados em mulheres com idade entre 25 a 64 anos. Foi observado a ausência de padronização do registro referente aos resultados entre as unidades analisadas, já que foi visto porcentagens consideráveis de dados sem preenchimento e informação para diferentes aspectos nos exames. Isto é evidenciado quando se observa que em 100% dos resultados não havia a informação sobre a data da última coleta, em 78,25% dos registros não informavam a adequabilidade da amostra e 35,64% dos resultados não definiam quais epitélios estavam presentes no material coletado. Esses dados indicam que o controle dos resultados não está sendo realizado de forma adequada, sendo essencial o treinamento da equipe e padronização dos registros, visando o aprimoramento.
Efficacy and safety of a fixed dose combination of paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine in treatment of common cold: a phase IV, open-labelled, multi-centric study
Authors: Kiran Mayuresh D. , Vakharia Monali P. , Pawaskar Lalit J. , Sheikh Shaheen N.
Published: December 2018

Background: Acute coryza or common cold affects the upper airways, sometimes in association with low-grade fever and systemic symptoms, and usually presents with at least two of the following symptoms: cough, dysphonia, throat discomfort, sore throat, nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea, sneezing, headaches, myalgia and fever. A triple combination of analgesics, decongestants and antihistamines provides better relief for multiple symptoms in common cold and allergic rhinitis according to various studies. A combination of Paracetamol as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic, Chlorpheniramine maleate, an anti-histaminic and Phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant is popular in the treatment of common cold. Hence the present study was planned to evaluate efficacy and safety of this combination in treatment of common cold.Methods: This was a phase IV, open-labelled, multicentric study in 159 patients. Efficacy assessment was done by analyzing the reduction in mean TSS at each follow-up visit and safety assessment was done by analyzing the adverse events during the study.Results: There was reduction in mean TSS from 6.62 (day 1) to 3.56 (day 3) and 0.69 (day 5). Most of the patients had >50% reduction in total symptom score at visit 3 and 58.49% patients had complete relief from the symptoms at the end of study. Out of 159 patients, 26 i.e. 16.36% experienced adverse events. Sedation and drowsiness (6.29%) were the most common adverse event seen in patients.Conclusions: A fixed dose combination of Chlorpheniramine maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine is safe and effective in the treatment of common cold.
A clinico-epidemiological study of HIV seroconcordant and serodiscordant couples
Authors: Prabha K. Radha Raja , Selvakumar A. Sathish
Published: December 2018

Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the epidemiological and risk factors that are likely to influence HIV transmission among married couples and to study the pattern of sexually transmitted infections among both concordant and discordant HIV infected couples..

Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 100 HIV patients and their married partners attending to Institute of Venereology, Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu. Detailed history of their high risk sexual behaviour, previous veneral diseases (PVDs) was noted and physical and genital examination was done. All the partners of HIV cases were examined for HIV to know the serostatus (seroconcordant and serodiscordant).

Results: Among the 100 married couples, 65 couples were seroconcordant for HIV and 35 couples were serodiscordant. Of them, 94 males and 71 females were positive for HIV. History of PVDs was found in 34 patients (28 were seroconcordants and 6 were serodiscordants). The most common STD in the males noticed was ano-genital warts (n=11) and genital ulceration (n=11) is associated with maximum seroconcordance rates. Whereas in the females it was bacterial vaginosis (n=11).

Conclusions: The findings suggest that risk factors such as STDs, PVDs in males, anal intercourse, sexual contact during menstruation, avoidance of condom during sexual act and lack of circumcision was significantly associated with presence of HIV concordance in the study population. Duration and frequency of sexual contact with partner, previous venereal diseases in females and ART were found not to influence the transmission of HIV.
FIÓDOR DOSTOIÉVSKI E O CRISTIANISMO
Authors: Perius Oneide
Published: December 2018

O nosso artigo se propõe mostrar como o cristianismo desempenha um papel fundamental na obra de Dostoiévski. Reunindo inúmeros elementos da cultura russa, o mestre da literatura nos apresenta uma concepção muito própria do significado do ser cristão. Além disso, como pretendemos destacar, esta concepção vai sendo construída na exata oposição do discurso dominante na teologia europeia do século XIX.
PONTOS DE CONTATO ENTRE O CINEMA E AS PERFORMANCES CULTURAIS
Authors: Faleiro Wertem Nunes , Nogueira Lisandro
Published: December 2018

É possível estudar o Cinema Clássico sob o viés interdisciplinar das Performances Culturais? Para responder essa questão, verificamos maneiras de relacionar os dois campos confrontando autores e elementos da forma e conteúdo da linguagem cinematográfica com textos de Schechner, expoente teórico das performances. Encontramos pontos de contato que contribuem para assentar pesquisas entre as duas áreas e servir como ponto de partida para outros estudos.
Academic E-book Usability from the Student’s Perspective
Authors: Tovstiadi Esta , Tingle Natalia , Wiersma Gabrielle
Published: December 2018

Abstract

Objective – This article describes how librarians systematically compared different e-book platforms to identify which features and design impact usability and user satisfaction.

Methods – This study employed task-based usability testing, including the “think-aloud protocol.” Students at the University of Colorado Boulder completed a series of typical tasks to compare the usability and measure user satisfaction with academic e-books. For each title, five students completed the tasks on three e-book platforms: the publisher platform and two aggregators. Thirty-five students evaluated seven titles on nine academic e-book platforms.

Results – This study identified each platform’s strengths and weaknesses based on students’ experiences and preferences. The usability tests indicated that students preferred Ebook Central over EBSCO and strongly preferred the aggregators over publisher platforms.

Conclusions – Librarians can use student expectations and preferences to guide e-book purchasing decisions. Preferences may vary by institution, but variations in e-book layout and functionality impact students’ ability to successfully complete tasks and influences their affinity for or satisfaction with any given platform. Usability testing is a useful tool for gauging user expectations and identifying preferences for features, functionality, and layout.
A FORMAÇÃO MATEMÁTICA NO CURSO DE PEDAGOGIA: aprendizagens a partir da modelagem matemática
Authors: Silva Vantielen da Silva , Burak Dionísio
Published: December 2018

A investigação apresentada, situada no campo da Modelagem Matemática na perspectiva da Educação Matemática, é resultado de um curso desenvolvido com acadêmicos de Pedagogia da Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná, UNICENTRO. E, mais precisamente, sob uma postura fenomenológica, foi construída a partir da seguinte interrogação: O que se revela sobre a Modelagem Matemática na formação inicial de pedagogos? Esta que permitiu compreender e interpretar, a partir da argumentação de acadêmicos de Pedagogia, que atividades desta natureza contribuem para uma formação inicial mais significativa na área de Matemática e para a reconstrução dos significados da Matemática e, também, para o desenvolvimento de habilidades indispensáveis à docência, como autonomia, criatividade, criticidade e reflexividade.Palavras-chave: Educação Matemática.  Formação de professores. Modelagem Matemática.THE MATHEMATICAL FORMATION IN PEDAGOGY’S: course learning through mathematical modeling Abstract: This presented investigation, located in Mathematical Modeling field in Mathematics Education perspective, is the result of a course developed with Pedagogy academics from Paraná Midwest State University, UNICENTRO. And, more precisely, under a phenomenological position, was built from the following question: What does it reveal about Mathematical Modeling in the pedagogue’s initial education? This one, which allowed to understand and interpret, from the academic’s discussion in the Pedagogy course, that activities from this origin contribute for an initial education more meaningful in Mathematics field and to the Mathematics meaning reconstruction and, also, to the development of necessary skills to teaching, as autonomy, creativity, criticism and reflexion.Keywords: Mathematics Education.  Teacher’s Formation. Mathematical Modeling.FORMACIÓN EN MATEMÁTICAS EN EL CURSOR DE PEDAGOGIA: apredizaje a partir del modelado de matemáticasResumen: La investigación presentada en el campo del Modelado Matemático en la perspectiva de la Educación de Matemáticas es el resultado del desarrollo con académicos de Pedagogía de la Universidad Estatal del Centro-Oeste de Paraná- UNICENTRO. Precisamente bajo una postura fenomenológica, se construyó a partir del siguiente interrogantes: ¿Lo que se revela sobre el Modelado Matemático en la formación inicial de pedagogos? Está que permitió comprender e interpretar, a partir de argumentaciones de académicos de Pedagogía, que actividades de esta naturaleza contribuyen a una formación inicial más significativa en la área de Matemática y para la reconstrucción de los significados de las Matemáticas, y también, para el desarrollo de habilidades indispensables para la docencia, como autononomía, creatividad, criticidad y reflexividad .Palabras clave: Educación de Matemáticas. Formación de Profesores. Modelado de Matemáticas.
A IDEOLOGIA DA INCLUSÃO SOCIAL NO PLANO NACIONAL DE QUALIFICAÇÃO (PNQ)
Authors: Alaniz Erika Porceli , Bruno Lúcia
Published: December 2018

Discute-se, neste artigo, a concepção de inclusão social na política pública de qualificação profissional veiculada pelo Plano Nacional de Qualificação (PNQ 2003-2012). No PNQ, a dimensão ‘social’ tem destaque se comparado com o plano anterior, com intuito de superar as críticas do plano anterior e contemplar a minimização da pobreza como estratégia de governabilidade. Para apreendermos a contradição no discurso oficial e confrontarmos aparência e essência, realizamos a pesquisa documental e empírica que permitiu o cotejamento entre os dados coletados. Identificamos que, embora no PNQ apregoe a universalização da política de qualificação, o que se materializa é a focalização em público prioritário como, por exemplo, os pertencentes a Economia Solidária. IDEOLOGY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATION PLAN (NQP)Abstract: This article discussed the concept of social inclusion in the public policy of professional qualification disclosed by the National Qualification Plan (NQP-2003- 2012). In the NQP, the 'social' dimension stands out if compared with the previous plan, with the intention of overcoming the criticisms of the previous plan and, contemplate minimizing poverty as a governability strategy. To apprehend the contradiction in official speech and to confront appearance and essence, we have realized an empirical and documentary research that allowed collating between the data collected. We have identified that although the NQP proclaims the universalization of qualification policy, what is materialized is the targeting on priority public, as for instance, those belonging to the Solidarity Economy.Keywords: Professional qualification. National Qualification Plan. Social inclusion policy. Solidarity economy.LA IDEOLOGÍA DE LA INCLUSIÓN SOCIAL EN EL PLAN NACIONAL DE CALIFICACIÓN (PNQ)Resumen: Se discute, en este artículo, la concepción de inclusión social en la política pública de calificación profesional transmitida por el Plan Nacional de Calificación (PNQ-2003-2012). En el PNQ, la dimensión social se destaca en comparación con el plan anterior, con el fin de superar las críticas del plan anterior y contemplar la minimización de la pobreza como estrategia de gobernabilidad. Para aprender la contradicción en el discurso oficial y confrontar apariencia y esencia, realizamos la investigación documental y empírica que permitió el cotejo entre los datos recolectados. Identificamos que, aunque en el PNQ pregona la universalización de la política de calificación, lo que se materializa es la focalización en público prioritario, como por ejemplo, los pertenecientes a la Economía SolidariaPalabras clave: Calificación Profesional. Plan Nacional de Calificación. Política de inclusión social. Economía solidaria.
NO MORE OF THE SAME: the rise and fall of multiculturalism in Brazil
Authors: Sansone Livio
Published: December 2018

The category ethnic identity acquired popularity in the Eighties and Nineties,and since the late Nineties has made inroads in Brazil as well as in the rest ofLatina America. The notion of multiculturalism followed the example, fi rst inpart of the Global North and little by little in our region as from the decade of2000. Here I analyse the sudden rise of popularity of multiculturalism in Braziland the rapid crisis it got into over the last few years, also on account of the rise of a new stock of an extreme right-wing populism.Keywords: Identity, multiculturalism, cultural policies, inequalities.
MICRODADOS RAIS E ESTUDOS SOBRE O MERCADO DE TRABALHO NO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Valdenice Portela , Lima Marcus Eugênio Oliveira
Published: December 2018

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma revisão integrativa de estudos sobre o mercado de trabalho no Brasil, publicados entre o período de 2006 e 2015, que utilizaram Microdados RAIS (Relação Anual de Informações Sociais).A partir das bases de dados Scientifi c Electronic Library Online(SciELO) e Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA) –dentre as 615 publicações consultadas – 10 artigos foram analisados, a maioria estudos teórico-empíricos. Concluiu-se que, embora seja pequeno o uso dos dados RAIS, estes consistem em um importante instrumento de análise do mercado de trabalho formal por contribuir com informações na elaboração de políticas públicas voltadas para redução do desemprego, melhoria da qualidade de emprego e inclusão de minorias no mercado de trabalho.Palavras-chave: Mercado de trabalho, informações estatísticas, microdadosRAIS, políticas públicas.
DEIXA A GIRA GIRAR: proteção e preservação do patrimônio cultural das religiões afro-brasileiras
Authors: Ferreira Maria Inês Caetano , Santos Walkyria Chagas da Silva
Published: December 2018

Este artigo analisa o processo de tombamento do Terreiro Casa Branca, buscando compreender elementos da disputa para inserção do tema da proteção e preservação do patrimônio da cultura das religiões afro-brasileiras na agenda do governo federal. Adota, como método, o estudo de formação da agenda governamental, incluindo o modelo dos múltiplos fl uxos e do equilíbrio pontuado. A técnica de pesquisa tem por base a análise de documentos históricos e administrativos. Os resultados revelam as dinâmicas políticas que possibilitaram a emancipação e valorização das religiões afro-brasileiras, a despeito dos aspectos hierárquicos e autoritários da sociedade brasileira. Contudo, apesar do triunfo de concepções mais democráticas, mantém-se as ameaças na implementação e manutenção das conquistas dos movimentos negros e militantes da cultura afro-brasileira.Palavras-chave: Tombamento, religião afro-brasileira, cultura afro-brasileira, políticas públicas, formação da agenda
DESAFÍOS DE LAS POLÍTICAS CULTURALES EN LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE PAZ: consideraciones sobre multiculturalidad e interculturalidad
Authors: Moreno-Cubillos Monica Cristina
Published: December 2018

El objetivo es contribuir al debate de las políticas culturales y la construcción de paz, analizando la inserción de los principios de multiculturalidad e interculturalidad en estas políticas en Bogotá. La metodología utilizada es el levantamiento documental de material normativo y el estudio de caso intrínseco a través de declaraciones de sujetos dentro y fuera de la institucionalidad. Cuatro secciones principales: aclaración de las categorías ‘multiculturalidad’ e ‘interculturalidad’, revisión del contexto de formulación de los documentos institucionales de política cultural en la ciudad, identifi cación de puntos contradictorios en los discursos y propuesta de desafíos de las políticas culturales en el posconfl icto. Se concluye resaltando la necesidad de reconstruir la ‘interculturalidad’a partir de la perspectiva crítica entendiendo las políticas culturales en una defi nición ampliada.Palabras clave: Políticas culturales, multiculturalidad, interculturalidad, construcción de paz.
Competence of planning educational process in pre-service teacher training
Authors: Gadušová Zdenka , Predanocyová L’ubica
Published: December 2018

Currently, the Slovak system of education requires an increase in its quality, which is influenced by quality of teacher training. Pre-service education of teachers must respond to current requirements concerning their professional competences. Management and planning of education are one of the fundamental teaching skills for teacher’s successful integration in school. The issue is a part of a research project Assessmentof Teacher’s Competences (APVV-14-0446). Planning is an initial activity and a part of the management of educational work. It is a complicated process that a teacher implements at several levels. The paper focuses on the analysis of the nature and components of the competence to plan the teaching process. It presents the results of empirical research carried out with students at the master’s level of their studies at the Faculty of Arts, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. The need for high-quality pre-service education of teachers requires strengthening their educational needs at the cognitive level. The theoretical aspect and knowledge of the nature and importance of the analyzed competence requires a direct link with practical training of students. The formation and development of future teacher’s professionalism assumes development of their teaching skills which are supported by various modules of teaching experience during their University studies. In the context of developing the competence to plan the teaching process, the ability to create a model lesson is considered to be the basic teaching skill based on the ability of the relevant choice of subject matter, teaching and learning activities to ensure achievement of the set goals by students.
ОЦЕНКА ИНЖЕНЕРНО-ГЕОКРИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ УСЛОВИЙ БЕРЕГОВОГО НЕФТЕГАЗОКОНДЕНСАТНОГО МЕСТОРОЖДЕНИЯ
Authors: (Lyudmila A. Strokova) Людмила Александровна Строкова , (Darya V. Purgina) Дарья Валерьевна Пургина , (Elmira I. Galeeva) Эльмира Ильдаровна Галеева , (Anna N. Kurchatova) Анна Николаевна Курчатова
Published: December 2018

Актуальность исследования обусловлена необходимостью оценки существующих инженерно­геологических условий, процессов и опасностей, а также связанных с ними рисков и воздействий в отношении предполагаемого использования участка Берегового месторождения Пуровского района Ямало-Ненецкого автономного округа. Необходимым предварительным этапом при разработке проекта обустройства нефтегазоконденсатного месторождения является анализ данных территории строительства. Цель работы: построение карты инженерно-геологических условий территории месторождения для оценки состояния и прогноза изменений инженерно­геологических условий по результатам проведенных инженерно-геологических изысканий. Объектами исследования являются компоненты геологической среды, рассматриваемые при проектировании освоения Берегового месторождения. Методы исследования: анализ материалов инженерно-геологических изысканий, детальный литолого-генетический анализ территории, учет закономерностей пространственной изменчивости основных показателей инженерно­геологических условий (состав пород, температура грунтов, характер распространения многолетнемерзлых пород, инженерно-геологические процессы). Результаты. На основе дешифрирования космоснимка территории выделено шесть типов местностей: А (озерно­болотный); Б (хасырейный); В (приречный); Г (холмисто-увалистый); Д (линейно-грядовый) и Е (техногенные грунты). Результаты полевых работ и лабораторных исследований физико­механических свойств грунтов позволили детализировать предварительную оценку инженерно­геокриологических условий. Основная часть трассы проходит по приречному типу местности В. Наиболее неблагоприятными для строительства сооружений и прокладки трубопровода являются типы местности: А (встречается локально в низинах, представлен болотами с мощностью торфа до 2,2 м) и Б (имеет широкое распространение, представлен заболоченными участками, сложенными глинистыми грунтами с отсутствием поверхностного стока), типы Г и Д по трассе не встречены. По результатам выполненных работ рекомендовано размещать площадки строительства и трассы линейных сооружений на хорошо дренированных суходольных участках распространения талых грунтов.
The effect of spatial configuration on social interaction: a syntactic evaluation of a faculty building
Authors: Siramkaya Suheyla Buyuksahin , Aydin Dicle
Published: December 2018

The properties of physical environment affect the psychological processes of the individuals and groups using that environment and their socialization with their environment. Every physical environment includes the existence of a social environment and every social environment includes the existence of a physical environment; because socialization is one of the basic human needs. The fulfillment of this basic requirement is possible when the spaces are designed in a way to have properties giving opportunities to social interaction. Among education spaces faculty buildings are social environments giving opportunity to young people to socialize, share interests, have relation with each other, develop the relationship within groups and belonging feelings. Social behaviors, social interactions and gathering areas of students in faculty buildings are important issues from the point of architectural programming and architectural design performance. This study is depended on the evaluation of social environments in faculty buildings considering the students’ social interactions upon the selected faculty building. In the scope of this evaluation long term observations directed at the determination of students social interactions and gathering areas will be done, the plan of the building will be analyzed through Syntax 2D and as a result the effect of the spatial configuration on social interaction will be evaluated.

Keywords: Space syntax, environment-human behaviour, spatial configuration, social interaction, faculty buildings.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Maree Prof. Dr. Kobus
Published: December 2018

Dear Readers,

It is the great honor for us to publish fifty issue of Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling: Current Perspectives.

Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling: Current Perspectives welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on current issues related with the area of guidance and counselling. The journal is published quarterly and it is devoted to be a joint platform for presenting and discussing the emerging developments on guidance and counseling in an international arena.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to the following major areas as they relate to guidance and counseling; child and adolescent counseling, adult and elder counseling, family counseling, school counseling, higher education counseling, health counseling, crisis and risk counseling, occupational counseling, industrial counseling, cyber counseling, psychology education and occupational issues, inter- disciplinary approaches to psychology, counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, technology usage in psychology, counseling and guidance and special education.

Bilingualism, identity and social tolerance, Awareness levels of teachers regarding the physical abuse in children, Emotional intellengence in university students have been included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2015 Volume.

A total number of nine (9) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of six (3) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

We  present  many  thanks  to  all  the contributors  who  helped us to publish  this issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Kobus  Maree Editor â€“ in Chief
Graphic representation of open and distance education history
Authors: Mete Filiz , Buyukkose Serife , Cakir Ozlem , Candeger Ummugulsum
Published: December 2018

Nowadays, learning and instruction take place independent of time and space through the distance education system, wherein courses are conducted completely online through network technologies using interactive video-based instructional materials. This study examines the open and distance education system that was a part of the history of education in the Turkish republic first at universities, and then in high schools and secondary schools. It is aimed to narrate the history of open and distance education using graph theory trees in order to provide a better understanding of this process. Within this context, the project YAYÇEP may be mentioned. Historical developments can be narrated in a chronological order through graph theory trees, and this makes it possible to see the big picture. Open and distance education is discussed, historical information is given and, finally, a graph theory tree drawn using the graph theory is used to explain the topic.
Keywords: Distance education, open education, graph theory, the history of distance education.
Airline revenue management via data mining
Authors: Bahadir Cuneyt , Karahoca Adem
Published: December 2018

Revenue maximisation has been of paramount interest in the airline industry during the past few decades, and numerous studies have been reported, aiming at robust analyses. Principal analysis techniques in most of these studies include computational-based prediction algorithms that are used for a given dataset. In this study, airline specific data, which consists of cabin class passenger data, cabin class supplied capacity data, distance of flights, season, year - month data and revenue data, are analysed using various prediction algorithms. Consistencies and accuracies of different algorithms are compared and reported.Keywords: Airline industry, airline revenue data, prediction algorithms, Weka, Bayesian network, sequential minimaloptimisation, support vector machines, multilayer perceptron, radial basis function network.
Semantic space of elementary teacher attitudes towards computer teaching assistant
Authors: Uhlirova Martina
Published: December 2018

Abstract

This article is aimed at elementary teacher attitudes towards using educational technologies in education, especially in teaching elementary mathematics. The data used were collected by a questionnaire which was created on the principle of semantic differential. Basic statistical characteristics were calculated and a graph of the semantic space was plotted for all of the respondents participating in the study. In general, it is surprising that how differently teachers perceive the use of computers in education on the one hand, and the use of computers in teaching mathematics on the other. The results show that teachers are not convinced that it is meaningful to implement computers into primary mathematics education or that employing multimedia in teaching mathematics might bring educational benefits.

Keywords: Mathematics, computer teaching assistant, education.
Message from Editor
Authors: Ibrahim Dogan
Published: December 2018

It is a great honor for us to publish Volume 8, No 2 of Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies.

 

Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies focuses on contemporary research addressing Information technology including emerging technologies, strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards. The journal also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods covering information technology, its evolution and future prospects. It is intended to be a multi-disciplinary international journal aimed at revealing results of research on information technology.

Articles focusing on Barriers to adopting e-commerce with small to mid-sized enterprises-SMEs in developed countries: an exploratory study in Australia, Building artificial neural networks to predict direction and magnitude of wind, current and wave for sailing vessels, Analysing Bangladeshi Consumersâ€™ Satisfaction and Preferences of E-banking Services in Small to Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs), The economic benefits of Cloud-based e-commerce in Indian service SMBs have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.

A total number of twelve (19) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process bythe reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of four (4) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue. Best regards,Prof. Dr. Dogan Ibrahim Editor â€“ in Chief
THE IMPACT OF PASSAGE THROUGH THE INTESTINE OF THE EARTHWORM APORRECTODEA CALIGINOSA ON THE BACTERIAL COMMUNITY
Authors: Frolov O. A. , Yakushev A. V.
Published: December 2018

Ecophysiological features of the transit (passed through the intestinal lacune) bacterial hydrolytic complex Aporrectodea caliginosa were studied: a comparison of biodiversity was made in the soil and coprolites, the prevailing ecological strategy and physiological states among its members. The study was conducted by a complex structural and functional method based on the succession kinetic analysis of initiated hydrolytic bacterial communities that occur after the inoculation of a set of selective liquid nutrient media with a suspension of the test samples. In addition to hydrolytic microorganisms, non-hydrolytic bacterial satellites (oligotrophs and copyotropes) are included in initiated communities. The growth of initiated bacterial communities on eight media with biopolymers (chitin, cellulose, pectin, starch, xylan, dextran 500, tween 20, casein) was measured by optical density. It was described by two kinetic parameters used to describe the pure cultures of microorganisms: the maximum specific growth rate and the initial physiological state. The biodiversity of the initiated communities was de-termined according to the planting from liquid nutrient media with polymers on the agar medium. Rank distributions of the studied indicators were abnormal, therefore, median and nonparametric dispersion analyzes were used, as well as a direct analysis of rank distributions. The bacterial community from coprolites acquires greater sustainability - the species composition becomes more leveled (the Berger-Parker index, showing the degree of dominance of the most abundant species, decreases after the passage) and diverse (the Shannon index becomes higher after passage). The hydrolytic bacterial complex is activated at passage, as the median value of the initial physiological state of the initiated communities increases. In the bacterial block, the proportion of fast-growing bacteria of r-strategists increases (on liquid media with polymers, the share of initiated hydrolytic associations increases with large values of the maximum specific growth rate).
THE FEATURES OF SIMILARITY AND DIFFERENCE IN THE MICROSTRUCTURE OF BOGHARIC AND IRRIGATED SOILS OF KASTANOZEM-SOLONETZ COMPLEXES OF THE PRISTAVROPOLSKAYA SLOPING PLAIN
Authors: Plotnikova O. O. , Lebedeva M. P.
Published: December 2018

A comparative analysis of microspecificities of agrogenic soils of solonetzic com-plexes of inclined plain was conducted to create trends of elementary soil-forming processes under different types of anthropogenic changes (for plowing and irrigation). The task is solved with the help of Olympus BХ51 polarization microscope equipped with Olympus DP26 digital camera and Stream Basic software, which allows us to visualize the results of modern and/or relict process better. The investiga-tion objects are the soils of kastanozem-solonetz complexes of the Stavropol inclined plains of the bogharic and irrigated area. Common microspecificities for all studied soils are numerous carbon particles, humus-ferruginous micronodules and ring-shaped orientation of fine-silt and fine-sandy silicate particles. The first two microspecificities allow us to propose there a weak manifestation of the quasi-gley process that probably was inherited from the pre-agrogenic development of the investigated soils. The ring-shaped orientation of large fractions speak about the cryogenic textural reconstructions of loess-like loam. The impact of irrigation is more clearly manifested in the micro-structure of the arable horizons of irrigated soils: platy organization of surface layers; increased content of fine-dispersed brown humus; increased activity of soil micro- and mesobiota (well-aggregated lumpy-granular microstructure) in the lower parts of the arable horizon. In the subsoil horizon of the residual solonetsic kastanozem under ir-rigation, a decrease in the amount of clay coatings occurred, which was manifested as a decrease in the intensity of the solonetzic process. There also occurred some decrease in the total content of clayey particles, which was a consequence of the process of their eluviation acceleration. There was also observed the reduction of birefringent effect of finely dispersed material, which was a consequence of the process of clay plasma deferrization occurrence. There was also observed the increase in the number of pe-dotubules, bioaggregates, coprolites, biochannels, which were the consequence of the increased biogenic processing. In the subsoil of meadow-chestnut soils under the impact of irrigation, a change in the structure from angular-block to lumpy-grained is revealed. Which was a result of increasing biogenicity. New formations appear within the calcareous horizons due to irrigation. For example, in the upper parts, clayey coatings occurring along the pore walls are the result of eluvial-illuvial redistribution of silt due to migration from the upper horizons. In the lower parts, there is significant recrystallization of carbonate rock grains, destruction of the white soft spot and the formation of micrital hypocoatings in the near-pore space of the pedal mass.
Identifikasi Spesies Fungi Microsporum gypseum dan M. nanum Penyebab Ringworm pada Sapi Bali (IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIES FUNGI MICROSPORUM GYPSEUM
Authors: Putriningsih Putu Ayu Sisyawati , Arjentinia I Putu Gede Yudhi
Published: December 2018

Ringworm is an zoonotic infectious skin disease that can infect many types of animals. This disease is caused by dermatophytes fungi. Ringworm cases in cattle were quite widely reported in various countries but a report about the dermatophytes fungi that caused ringworm in bali cattle have never been published. It is very important in the efforts to give more effective therapies. This study aimed to identify the species of dermatophytes fungi that caused ringworm in bali cattle. Eight bali cattles suspected ringworm samples were taken using superficial skin scraping and trichogram (hair pluck) technique.  The samples of skin scrapings dan hair on the area of the lesion were taken for direct microscopic examination to find the presence of fungal elements (hyphae or arthrospora). They were dropped with 10% KOH, were allowed for 10-15 minutes, then were observed using microscope. Skin scrapings dan hair samples that showed positive results were cultured on Sabauroud’s Dextrose Agar (SDA) medium for 1-3 weeks dan were identified using Lactophenol Cotton Blue with microscope. The data were analyzed descriptively. Dermatophytes fungi that isolated dan identified were Microsporum gypseum (75% or 6/8) and Microsporum nanum (25% or 2/8). Both of these fungi have ectothrix invasion/infection tipe, which is the forming of arthrospores/arthroconidia is only on the surface/superficial hair shaft therefore the topical therapy is sufficient to resolve the infection.
Perubahan Patologi Seluler Kelenjar Adrenal Tikus Hipertensi dengan Terapi Sel Punca Mesenkimal Sumsum Tulang (CELLULER STUDY OF ADRENAL GLAND IN HYPERTENSIVE RATS WITH IMPACT OF BONE MARROW MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS THERAPY)
Authors: Rumlaklak Yanse Yanne , Sulistiawati Erni , Sajuthi Dondin , Widhyari Sus Derthi , Nugroho Setyo Widi
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in cellular pathology of adrenal gland as impact of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSC) therapy in hypertensive rats. The research used ten male wistar rats with age ± 10-12 weeks with body weight ± 200-250 grams which is devided into two different groups  ie BMMSc(-) hyprtention and BMMSc(+) hypertension.  Rats are conditioned with hypertention using Hasbinoto et al method. Right nephrectomy and left carotid communic artery ligation are performed on all rats. Rats are injected with deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA), then 0.12 % of âaminopropionitrile fumarate (BAPN) is added into drinking water. 1% NaCl solution was administered as drinking water during the study. Rats were evaluated for particular indicator ie blood pressure then were euthanized for adrenal organs collections. The data that obtained then analysed using qualitative descriptive. The result of the study indicate  hypertention therapy using BMMSC can repair cell damaged of the adrenal gland such as hyperplasia, nodules, cysts and cytoplasm vacuolization.
ANÁLISE DA GESTÃO DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS URBANOS EM MUNICÍPIOS NA REGIÃO SERRANA DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Rosini Daniely Neckel , Cardoso Débora Cristina Correia , Simioni Flávio José , Becegato Valter Antonio , Henkes Jairo Afonso
Published: December 2018

A questão ambiental, cuja relevância é percebida em toda a sociedade é abordada neste artigo, com foco na gestão dos resíduos sólidos. Apesar de existir legislação no Brasil sobre a disposição dos resíduos, os municípios encontram muitas dificuldades. A maior parte dos geradores não se sente responsável pela separação e disposição final dos resíduos. Esta pesquisa foi desenvolvida para analisar a gestão dos resíduos sólidos em municípios com realidades diferentes na região serrana de Santa Catarina e diagnosticar a percepção das famílias dos municípios de Bom Retiro e Lages – SC, em relação aos resíduos sólidos, através da aplicação de 524 questionários com a população destes municípios e entrevista com o poder público municipal. Os resultados comparativos do estudo revelaram que a população da pequena cidade de Bom Retiro possui menor renda e escolaridade e as ações públicas em relação aos resíduos são mais eficazes em Lages. A maior parte da população entrevistada não faz nenhum tipo de separação do lixo, mas a maior parte da população afirma que a separação dos resíduos é importante. Os municípios de pequeno porte apresentam mais dificuldade para gerenciar os seus resíduos. Muitas ações precisam ser tomadas em relação a este assunto nos dois municípios, para a melhoria da qualidade ambiental.
Sometimes I Feel Angry / Sometimes I Feel Nervous / Sometimes I Feel Jealous / Sometimes I Feel Lonely / Sometimes I Feel Sad Illus. A. Sandland.
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: December 2018

Sometimes I Feel Angry /   Sometimes I Feel Nervous / Sometimes I Feel Jealous /   Sometimes I Feel Lonely /   Sometimes I Feel Sad. Illus. Amanda Sandland. Iqaluit: Inhabit Education, 2017.

The Nunavummi Reading Series from Inhabit Education situates emotional literacy learning in the Canadian Arctic. These books are part of a leveled reading series and are graded at Fountas & Pinnell Text Level J (books designed to be read aloud to young children). Amanda Sandland’s illustrations are spare and uncluttered.  Backgrounds are plain or contain simple landscapes. The characters developed by Ali Hinch are anthropomorphized animals representing small children.  The nervous caribou has a hat and satchel and Aqi, the sometimes sad and lonely bird, has boots. Some of the characters appear in several books.

One of the most helpful things about these books is that the resolutions are realistic. The characters display real emotions and reactions. These situations are resolved through talking with friends and recognizing which responses are healthy and which are not. There are none of the trite “quick-fixes” that so often appear in children’s books related to emotions.

There are many children’s series that address emotions, but because these books are set in the Arctic and use Arctic animals, children in the North will be more comfortable with the content. The characters do things that Northern children would do: playing one-foot high kick, looking for fossils, picking berries, ice-fishing and going sliding. Children who do not live in Northern environments will be able to learn more about the North, as well as about emotions. This is a high-quality, relatively inexpensive series that is highly recommended for elementary school libraries and public libraries. 

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 stars Reviewer: Sandy Campbell

Sandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines. Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
The Gauge Interpretation of the Conventionality of Simultaneity
Authors: Bacelar Valente Mario
Published: December 2018

In this work we will consider gauge interpretations of the conventionality of simultaneity as developed initially by Anderson and Stedman, and later by Rynasiewicz. We will make a critical reassessment of these interpretations in relation to the “tradition” as developed in particular by Reichenbach, Grünbaum, and Edwards. This paper will address different issues, including: the relation between these two gauge interpretations; what advantages or defects these gauge approaches might have; how “new” Rynasiewicz’s approach in relation to the previous ones is; how much of the gauge interpretation Rynasiewicz actually applies to deal with objections to the conventionality of simultaneity thesis. The conclusion is that the gauge interpretations, in their current formulation, do not provide a better “rationale” of the conventionality of simultaneity thesis that supersedes the “tradition”.
Caractériser l’analogie entre automates cellulaires déterministes et systèmes physiques
Authors: Tabourier Lionel
Published: December 2018

La classification de Wolfram des automates cellulaires déterministes repose sur l’analogie entre le comportement dynamique des automates et celui de systèmes physiques au cours d’une transition de phase. Pour évaluer la valeur scientifique de la classification, longuement débattue, on doit s’interroger sur les caractéristiques de cette analogie. Nous établissons ici quels éléments, présents dans les transitions de phase, n’ont pas d’équivalent dans le domaine des automates. Ensuite, nous discutons la notion de potentiel d’une analogie en la comparant à deux autres exemples de la littérature.
Potentials of the Underutilized Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra L.): Beyond its Nutritional and Functional Value
Authors: Omotayo Abiodun Olusola , Ncama Khayelihle , Aremu Adeyemi Oladapo
Published: December 2018

Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra L) is an indigenous fruit tree of southern Africa. It is currently found in the dry, wooded grassland and forest edges of the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Existing literature have mainly focused on the medicinal and nutritional as well as phytochemical characterization of Kei-apple. Thus, this review highlights beneficial economic prospects of Dovyalis caffra and its contribution to the economic prosperity. It is a drought tolerant plant with diverse uses such as income from the sale of the fruit, cultivated as a fence or to form an impenetrable hedge while the leaves are used for nutrient leaching prevention, fodder and compost making. The trunk of Dovyalis caffra serves as a good source of hard wood for fuel, house building and furniture making. It is also a good apicultural fruit tree and an excellent habitat and fertilizer derivation agent for farming activities. Considering the multidimensional effect of poverty and the food insecurity on many rural communities globally, there is a need to explore the potentials by encouraging the cultivation of Dovyalis caffra to assist with reducing unemployment, food insecurity and income-poverty problems in the arid and semi-arid areas of the world.