bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of lethal and repellent action of aqueous vegetable extracts for the control of spittlebugs (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)
Authors:   , Nascimento Vinícius Ferraz
Published: July 2021

Spittlebugs (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) are species considered to be the main pests of forage grasses throughout Tropical America. In Brazil, Mahanarva spectabilis (Distant) is the main and most limiting pest associated with elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.). These insects have the potential to generate great economic losses for the milk and meat production chain, harming producers. Among the spittlebugs control tactics, the use of resistant grasses, biological control and the application of synthetic insecticides in adults are the best known methods. The use of synthetic insecticides is economically viable only when combined with other spittlebugs control strategies, but they are environmentally unsafe products, so it is necessary to research tactics that are less aggressive to the environment, socially viable and of low cost for mainly small farmers. In this context, the insecticidal and repellent action that plant compounds have against different insect-pest species stands out. Thus, the objectives of this research were to evaluate whether aqueous extracts of the aromatic plants A. sativum, R. graveolens, C. verum, C. citratus, S. aromaticum, I. verum, E. globulus, N. tabacum and T. vulgaris have an insecticidal effect on spittlebug nymphs and the choice of spittlebugs adults can be altered for elephant grass, by attraction or non-attraction, in olfactometry tests. In the first stage of the research, the insecticidal effect of the extracts on nymphs of M. spectabilis was evaluated. The results indicated that the tobacco extract was the most effective among all nine tested. At a concentration of 20%, after 48 hours, it reached an efficiency of 76%. Then, bioassays were carried out comparing 5 concentrations of tobacco extract (5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and, 25%), where the extract in the concentration of 25% reached an efficiency greater than 92%. As for the extraction methods, the infusion and decoction methods were shown to be equivalent to the standard extraction method (UAE). Tobacco extract is recommended as a strategy to control M. spectabilis, at a concentration of 25%, with its extraction by infusion and decoction. In the second stage, olfactometry bioassays were performed. The combinations of aqueous extracts applied to the host plant were tested against fresh air and against the host plant without the extract. The aqueous vegetable extracts of tobacco, star anise and eucalyptus were not attractive for the M. spectabilis, and can be used as a management tactic in the case of elephant grass.
Afinação justa, crivos e (as)simetrias: estratégias composicionais com implementação em OpenMusic
Authors:   , Neimog Charles Klippel
Published: July 2021

Nesta pesquisa apresentaremos formas de organização de alturas da Afinação Justa através dos crivos de Iannis Xenakis. Nos concentraremos na Afinação Justa de Harry Partch com a Tonalidade-Diamante, no sistema de Afinação utilizado por Ben Johnston nos quartetos de cordas no. 2 e no. 3, no Moment of Symmetry de Erv Wilson, e por fim no Combination Product-Set também de Erv Wilson. Após a apresentação destes sistemas faremos considerações sobre o uso dos crivos para o controle da Afinação Justa dentro de nosso contexto composicional. Após essa parte teórica, apresentaremos as bibliotecas OM-JI e OM-Sieves, desenvolvidas como parte desta pesquisa para facilitar a incorporação da Afinação Justa e dos crivos no ambiente do OpenMusic/OM-Sharp, finalizando com processos composicionais criados a partir dos crivos e das Afinações Justas dentro da obra Arabesque | 19 11 97.
Americanah: entre a literatura e a sociedade
Authors:   , Moreira Elis Ramos
Published: July 2021

A presente dissertação tem por objetivo propor o debate acerca dos temas centrais da obra Americanah, de autoria da escritora nigeriana Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, publicada originalmente em língua inglesa em 2013. O romance revela temas recorrentes da vida cotidiana do século atual: as relações entre migrantes, racismo, protagonismo feminino, tensões entre o norte e sul e pluralidade de representatividade por meio da construção de personagens que são expressões de grupos previamente invisibilizados na sociedade. As produções literárias e artísticas vêm abrindo espaço para novas vozes e novas formas narrativas, revelando epistemologias e formas de enxergar o mundo de maneira subversiva ao cânone prescrito pelas grandes narrativas eurocêntricas. Impelidas pelos movimentos sociais e pelas lutas anticoloniais, as produções das literaturas contemporâneas, em especial as literaturas africanas, trazem como temática central o grito de uma população historicamente esquecida, marginalizada e/ou fetichizada. Ainda que a presença e dominação colonial tenham findado, as consequências sociais e políticas ainda são presentes no dia a dia da população africana. A obra literária de Adichie, enquanto ferramenta de crítica social e multiplicação das demandas da população do sul, emerge como libertação e emancipação das mulheres imigrantes, da população negra e das vozes do terceiro mundo. O recorte de análise desta pesquisa debate sobre as estratégias narrativas utilizadas por Adichie no romance estudado; traz uma análise histórica e os impactos sociais dos movimentos migratórios e diaspóricos no globo e denuncia as práticas de racismo ainda presentes no século atual.
Estratégias de predição de preços do mercado livre de energia por redes neurais artificiais e filtragem estocástica
Authors:   , Nascimento Fabiane Barbosa do
Published: July 2021

O Preço de Liquidação das Diferenças (PLD) é utilizado como base na comercialização de energia elétrica no mercado de curto prazo. O conhecimento dos seus valores futuros e tendências reduz a insegurança na tomada de decisões, permitindo que os agentes de mercado decidam as estratégias mais adequadas e estabeleçam contratações bem-sucedidas, maximizando os lucros e minimizando os riscos de seus empreendimentos. O PLD é, no entanto, influenciado por diversos fatores ligados principalmente às incertezas das demandas e à hidrologia bem como fatores sociais e políticos, o que lhe confere alta volatilidade, sazonalidade, saturação de valores e comportamento estocástico. Desta forma, o presente trabalho propõe uma abordagem investigativa para a predição das tendências futuras do PLD por meio de Redes Neurais Artificiais e Filtragem Estocástica, com a motivação de auxiliar o processo de decisão da compra de energia no mercado de curto prazo. Tal abordagem consiste na combinação de uma rede neural do tipo recorrente com um filtro na saída para atenuar os ruídos inerentes aos dados auxiliando na preservação das tendências dos dados futuros. A rede foi treinada por meio do algoritmo ADAM e é aplicada ao mercado brasileiro de energia. A escolha dos dados de entrada da rede foi feita a partir de análises estatísticas de correlação cruzada entre as séries temporais das variáveis de interesse. Os resultados mostram uma boa capacidade de predição com um bom acompanhamento das tendências da variável de interesse ao longo do ano, oferecendo seus principais comportamentos e tendências aos operadores de mercado, auxiliando-os nas tomadas de decisões de compra e venda de energia.
The Problem of Supervision as an Entry Point to Improve the Quality of Education
Authors: Zwaina Ben Farag
Published: July 2021

The final stage of university formation at any level (BA, MA, PhD) represents a very important turning point in the student’s path, as it constitutes a transition bridge for the student from one position to a better position, and in which the student’s personality is built in its various cognitive and skills aspects. The outputs of the stage are considered the most important inputs in the university educational process for a more advanced stage.
Our study comes to shed light on the process of supervising the graduation notes from the point of view of the graduation students of the Faculty of Economic, Business, and Management Sciences at the University of Bordj Bou Arereig, considering this stage is one of the most important approaches to achieving the quality of university education outputs, and coming up with recommendations that increase interest in this aspect.
In order to improve the level of manpower working in this institution, especially the teaching component, which is the university professor, the quality of university training is mainly related to its quality, as it is considered the most important element or key in the quality of higher education, which contributes to providing distinguished services.
At the end of the study, we aim to reach the most prominent challenges and difficulties that students face during the supervision process in order to improve the process in the future and thus improve the educational process outcomes.
Language Curriculum in America and Indonesia: A Comparative Analysis for Improvement of Indonesian Character Education Practice
Authors: Mas'ud Bulqia
Published: July 2021

This article explores the U.S. English Language Arts Curriculum and Indonesian Language and Literature Curriculum. A comparative analysis is drawn to investigate ideological, cultural, and political economy factors that influence the development of both curricula. In addition, the educational purposes and philosophies that support both curricula are also exposed. Specifically, the discussion of the unstated purposes of the curricula shows an interesting finding. Language and literature curriculum of both countries highlight the importance of citizenship and character education and are integrated in the teaching of the curricula. However, the US language curriculum places a premium on fostering American identity, with an emphasis on increasing learning for professional workforce and career-ready individuals, which will benefit the global economy in the future. Meanwhile, Indonesian language curriculum gives priority to moral and religious instruction. The language and literature teaching are integrated in nation’s character building. After analyzing, comparing, and contrasting both curricula, the author found that America successfully instills character education to shape the worldview and characters of its citizens extracted from their clear ideology, while Indonesia is somewhat inexplicable and vague. Therefore, this article shows room for improvement for educators and educational leaders in Indonesia to be clearer in defining which character is best exposed in the curriculum.
Migrations, ethnicité et nouveaux villages au Laos. L'implantation des Hmong, Tai Dam et Khmou à Thongnamy (province de Bolikhamsay).
Authors: Petit Pierre
Published: July 2021

Cet article remet sur le métier la question du rapport des « minorités » avec l'État à une époque de mobilité accrue en Asie du Sud-Est et propose, sur le mode de l'essai, des éléments de comparaison avec la situation en Afrique centrale. Les mesures gouvernementales prohibant l'agriculture d'abattis-brûlis sont devenues effectives à partir de l'an 2000 dans de nombreuses régions montagneuses du nord du Laos. Elles ont déclenché un vaste mouvement migratoire de populations comptant parmi les minorités ethniques de la république. L'article étudie l'implantation de migrants dans ce qui fut un petit village du centre du pays, Thongnamy, devenu en une décennie une agglomération de 5 000 habitants. Il analyse les destins contrastés de trois groupes ethniques établis sur ce site : les Hmong, les Tai Dam et les Khmou. L'ethnicité apparaît comme un facteur influençant les modalités de leur implantation, en raison de politiques implicites liées à la question des minorités ainsi qu'en raison des grilles de perception interethnique à travers lesquelles ces groupes interagissent au quotidien avec la société dominante lao. L'accès à la terre, principal enjeu dans ce terroir à présent surpeuplé, dépend en partie de ces facteurs, et sous cet angle, les Hmong ont bénéficié d'un statut privilégié par rapport aux deux autres groupes.
Penyuluhan Pengembangan Kreatifitas Perancangan Gim Edukasi Anak di TK Kristen Tunas Kasih Prambanan
Authors: Widhiyanti Kathryn , Atmani Agnes Karina Pritha
Published: July 2021

Taman Kanak-kanak (TK) Tunas Kasih Prambanan merupakan bagian dari Yayasan Pendidikan Kristen Klaten dan menjadi bagian pelayanan dari GKJ Prambanan Klaten. Proses kegiatan belajar mengajar yang diberikan oleh guru-guru bagi siswa-siswi TK Tunas Kasih yang bertujuan untuk memunculkan karakter masing-masing siswa dan juga menanamkan karakter yang baik untuk para siswa. Aktifitas-aktifitas yang diberikan ke siswa lebih banyak berupa kegiatan yang membuat anak-anak bermain. Permainan akan membuat siswa secara tidak langsung belajar atau mengenal karakter masing-masing. Karakter anak, tentu saja tidak hanya dibentuk/dimunculkan di sekolah. Sekolah hanya membantu para orang tua untuk memunculkan karakter anak-anak. Orang tua selain memberi contoh juga dapat mengemas nasehat-nasehet dalam bentuk permainan. Penyuluhan pengembangan kreatifitas perancangan gim yang dilakukan oleh Tim  dari Prodi Animasi ISI Yogyakarta, diharapkan dapat berdiskusi dan berbagi ilmu untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan para orang tua dan guru TK Kristen Tunas Kasih Prambanan
Repair of rat cranial bone defect by using amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells in polycaprolactone fibrous scaffolds and platelet-rich plasma
Authors: Ghaffarinovin Zeinab , Soltaninia Omid , Mortazavi Yousef , Esmaeilzadeh Abdolreza , Nadri Samad
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Tissue regenerative medicine strategies, as a promising alternative has become of major interest to the reconstruction of critical size bone defects. This study evaluated the effects of the simultaneous application of polycaprolactone (PCL), amniotic fluid mesenchymal stem cells (AF-MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the repair of rat cranial bone defects. Methods: The AF-MSCs were isolated at the end of the second week of pregnancy in rats. PRP obtained from rat blood and the random PCL fibrous scaffolds were prepared using the electrospinning method. Circular full thickness (5 mm) bone defects were developed on both sides of the parietal bones (animal number=24) and the scaffolds containing AF-MSCs and PRP were implanted in the right lesions. Thereafter, after eight weeks the histological and immunohistochemistry studies were performed to evaluate the bone formation and collagen type I expression. Results: The spindle-shaped mesenchymal stem cells were isolated and the electron microscope images indicated the preparation of a random PCL scaffold. Immunohistochemical findings showed that collagen type I was expressed by AF-MSCs cultured on the scaffold. The results of hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining indicated the formation of blood vessels in the presence of PRP. Additionally, immunofluorescence findings suggested that PRP had a positive effect on collagen type I expression. Conclusion: The simultaneous application of fibrous scaffold + AF-MSCs + PRP has positive effects on bone regeneration. This study showed that PRP can affect the formation of new blood vessels in the scaffold transplanted in the bone defect.
A Study on Consumer Awareness and Satisfaction towards Online Digital Payment - With Special Reference to Pollachi Taluk
Authors: Deepa M
Published: July 2021

Digital payment a way to make payment that is made through digital modes. In digital payments the payer and payee or both can use the digital modes to send and receive money. It is also called electronic payment. There is no need for have hard cash for every transaction involved in the digital transactions. All the transactions are done only through online payments. It is convenient way to make payments. The objectives of the studies are: To identify the customer preference towards Digital payment and to measure the customer level of satisfaction about Digital payment services. This study is based on both primary data and secondary data which is collected from the consumers to find out awareness and satisfaction about digital payments. There are 100 respondents were taken for this study y using convenience sampling method. This study was conducted only in Pollachi taluk. The following statistical tools were used to analyze the data: Percentage analysis and Fried man rank test. Some of the findings of the studies are: majority 67% of the respondents are female, majority 69% of the respondents age group between 20-35 years, majority 70% of the respondents are unmarried. The consumers are satisfied with the following methods of digital payments. The first rank given to RTGS and followed by Phone pay, Paytm app, NEFT, RTGS, Net banking, Debit card, Digital wallet, Rupay card, Paypal, and Credit card. It is concluded that most of the respondents are having more awareness about digital payments and also satisfied with the online payment. The growth of users of Smartphone and internet penetration in such area also facilitated the adoption of digital payment.
A Study on Individuals Perception towards Development of Digital Economy during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Srinivasan K R , Duraichamy J
Published: July 2021

Developing country like India is facing major economical drawback because of out break of Covid-19 and it causes adverse effect on various sector like manufacturing auto, retail aviation and hospitality due to lock downs and migration of labours, on other side COVID-19 outbreak has helped India to achieve digitalization mission. In this study has been taken to know the positive impact of COVID-19 in development of digital economy in Tamilnadu. Objective of this study is to know the individual’s perception towards increased usage of digital transactions on during COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on socio economic profile. 148 samples were collected with the help of questionnaire. SPSS package has been used to derive statistical inferences.
Religiosidade Popular na Capela dos Aflitos
Authors: Jurkevics Vera Irene
Published: July 2021

Esta pesquisa, como parte de um estudo mais amplo acerca de expressões e manifestações de fé popular, visa entender como, mesmo à parte da institucionalidade, se desenvolveu o culto a Francisco José das Chagas, conhecido como Chaguinhas, o “Santinho da Liberdade”, na Capela Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos, no bairro da Liberdade, na capital paulista. Da mesma forma como tantas outras santidades populares, essa foi construída a partir de uma morte marcada pela tragicidade e que provocou um impacto emocional em umas tantas pessoas presentes naquele contexto e que não tardaram a atribuir ao réu sentenciado a morte, no final do período colonial, poderes excepcionais de intercessão celestial, resultando deste então,  o testemunho de um grande número de graças alcançadas. Apesar deste culto ocorrer no interior de uma capela consagrada, seu caráter é oficioso, pois Chaguinhas não faz parte do panteão oficial, o que absolutamente parece não diminuir a fé daqueles que buscam esperança e alento para suas próprias vidas.

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Religiosidade Popular; santidade; Chaguinhas.
Utilização do Ansys como Laboratório Virtual no Ensino Remoto
Authors: De Lara Alexandre Guilherme , Zatti Angela Helena , Moura Tatyane
Published: July 2021

O presente trabalho se propõe apresentar o software ANSYS como laboratório virtual no ensino remoto em engenharia. Com o avanço dos recursos tecnológicos e computacionais, tais como programas e equipamentos computacionais, verifica-se uma oportunidade de utilização de tais recursos no ensino remoto da engenharia. Em razão da pandemia de COVID 19, o ensino presencial foi temporariamente suspenso por razões de saúde, deixando uma lacuna de demonstrações experimentais, comuns no ensino da Engenharia. Neste trabalho apresentaremos a utilização do ANSYS como ferramenta no ensino remoto da engenharia, na forma de um laboratório virtual em demonstrações de elementos estruturais. Buscou-se demonstrar, a título de exemplo, a deformação elástica de uma viga, normalmente observada em ensaio mecânico de flexão.
FERTILIZACIÓN INTEGRAL EN ÁRBOLES DE NARANJO ‘MARRS’ EN PRODUCCIÓN CON SÍNTOMAS DEVIRUS DE LA TRISTEZA DE LOS CÍTRICOS (VTC) Y HUANGLONGBING (HLB)
Authors: Hernández-Morales Luis M. , García-Pérez Eliseo , Cortés-Flores José I. , Villegas-Monter Ángel , Mora-Aguilera José A.
Published: July 2021

En México, la producción de naranja es amenazada por la incidencia de enfermedades que afectan la producción. La nutrición balanceada constituye una alternativa para mantener productivos a los árboles y atenuar el daño por fito-parásitos. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la fertilización química, orgánica y combinada tanto al suelo como foliar sobre la producción de naranjos Marrs (Citrus sinensis/C. volkameriana) con incidencia del virus tristeza de los cítricos (VTC) y Huanglongbing (HLB) confirmada por PCR. El estudio se realizó de agosto 2018 a diciembre 2019 en Cazones, Veracruz, México en una plantación comercial con árboles de seis años. Por la topografía irregular se trabajó en la parte baja y alta del terreno, en árboles con tres grados de síntomas de VTC y HLB. El diseño experimental utilizado fue bloques completos al azar en arreglo de parcelas divididas, con tres repeticiones. Las variables evaluadas fueron la incidencia de VTC y HLB, floración, número de frutos y rendimiento. La mayor incidencia de VTC (47%) y de HLB (64.7%) se encontró en la parte baja del terreno. Los árboles asintomáticos y con síntomas ligeros de ambas enfermedades presentaron mayor floración y número de frutos en la fase inicial. La fertilización química (100 N-22 P2O5-195 K2O-30 MgO) y combinada (50 % química más 10 kg de composta) aplicada al suelo, más fertilización foliar con sulfato de zinc, hierro, cobre, manganeso y bórax incrementaron la floración hasta 96 flores por m2 de dosel en la parte alta del terreno, y hasta 89 frutos por rama primaria en la fase inicial de crecimiento. El rendimiento por árbol fue muy bajo (5 a 12 kg), por efecto de una sequía atípica en la región durante la fructificación. La incidencia y severidad de VTC y HLB, aunado al estrés hídrico limitan la producción del naranjo Marrs.
MODELOS PROXY PARA BIOMASA DE FUSTE DE Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco: MÉTODO DE PRESSLER
Authors: Flores-Hernández Cristóbal de J. , Méndez-González Jorge , Sánchez-Pérez Félix de J. , Ponce-Martínez Guadalupe , Pérez-Díaz Citlali , Méndez-Encina Fátima M.
Published: July 2021

La evaluación precisa de la biomasa de árboles es necesaria para estimar los almacenes de carbono y entender la contribución de los ecosistemas de bosques en la regulación de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. El objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar una ecuación alométrica para predecir la biomasa del fuste (Bf) para Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco, en la región de Arteaga Coahuila, en el noreste de México. El diámetro normal (Dn), la altura al punto directriz (Hp) y la altura total (Ht) fueron medidos con el Criterion RD1000®. El volumen del fuste (Sv) fue obtenido con la ecuación de Pressler y después fue trasformado a biomasa mediante la densidad básica de la madera. Los datos se ajustaron con el modelo potencial Ŷ = aXb en su forma logarítmica, donde Ŷ es Sb y X el Dn evaluando los supuestos de normalidad, homocedasticidad y no autocorrelación. Un total de 110 árboles de esta especie fueron muestreados. La ecuación ln(Bf) = −2.8732 (± 0.238) + 2.4237 (± 0.066) × ln(Dn) cumplió todos los supuestos de los modelos lineales (valor de P > 0.05), lo que asegura que la predicción de biomasa de fuste sea confiable. El diámetro normal explicó el 98 % de la biomasa del fuste de P. menziesii. El sesgo en la predicción de biomasa del fuste debido a la trasformación logarítmica debe corregirse multiplicándola por un factor de corrección de 1.018. La estimación indirecta de volumen a través del método de Pressler es una forma eficiente, de bajo costo y no destructiva para generar un modelo alométrico de biomasa de fuste.
Efektivitas Program Dana Desa Dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan Masyarakat Daerah 3T Di Kecamatan Wangi-Wangi Kabupaten Wakatobi
Authors: Mukaddas Jamal , Handa Idham , Hasddin Hasddin
Published: July 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi rencana program/kegiatan dan efektivitas program Dana Desa dalam pengentasan kemiskinan dalam program dana desa terkait dengan penguatan ekonomi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan desain survei. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Wangi-Wangi Kabupaten Wakatobi.  Informan sebanyak 33 orang ditentukan secara purposive sampling dan bersifat snowball sampling. Data penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa program pengentasan kemiskinan yang dilaksanakan oleh pemerintah desa adalah pendidikan, kesehatan, sarana dan prasarana, usaha masyarakat, pertanian, pariwisata, serta kelautan dan perikanan. Program dana desa dalam pengentasan kemiskinan di Desa Matahora berada pada kategori “kurang efektif”. Pengentasan kemiskinan melalui dana desa di Desa Longa berada pada kategori “cukup efektif”. Pengentasan dana desa di Patuho dalam pengentasan kemiskinan berada pada kategori “kurang efektif”.
Konstruksi Realitas Sosial Citra Wali Kota Tegal sebagai “Mr. Lockdown” di Indonesia
Authors: Anjani Maily , Lubis Fardiah Oktariani , Lubis Flori Mardiani
Published: July 2021

Konstruksi Realitas Sosial diciptakan oleh individu sendiri dalam kehidupan bermasayarakat termasuk di Indonesia. Konstruksi relaitas sosial identik dengan adanya kejadian atau figur yang positif dalam kehidupan sehingga terjadilah pembentukan dan pengembang citra didalamnya. Penelitian ini berjudul “Konstruksi Realitas Sosial Citra Wali kota Tegal sebagai Mr. Lockdown di Indonesia”. Penelitian ini memiliki rumusan masalah bagaimana konstruksi relaitas citra Wali kota Tegal sebagai Mr. Lockdown di Indonesia dan bagaimana strategi strategi yang dilakukan Prokompim dalam membentuk dan mengembangkan citra positif Wali kota Tegal sebagai Mr. Lockdown di Indonesia. Hal ini sangat menarik untuk diteliti, karena dengan kebijakan local lockdown yangmembuat jargon Mr. Lockdown melekat dalam diri Wali kota Tegal mampu menjadikannya mendapat citra positif berserta jajaran pemerintah dan masyarakat kota Tegal. Serta peristiwa ini termasuk peristiwa kontemporer yang sampai saat ini masih berlangsung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis pendekatan studi kasus. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Teori Konstruksi Realitas Sosial yang dicetuskan oleh Petter L. Berger dan Thomas Luckmann. Sedangkan citranya menggunakan penjelasan dari Frans Jefkins, yang terdiri dari 5 citra yaitu mirror image, wish image, corporate image, multiple image dan current image. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini yaitu realitas subjektif dan objektif yang saling terhubung atau berkaitan, adanya 5 jenis citra Frans Jefkins dalam satu peristiwa yaitu kebijakan local lockdown dan model pembentukan citra pengalaman stimulus yang memberikan respon positif.
Peranan Kepala Desa dan Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dalam Pembangunan Desa Di desa Galanti Kecamatan Wolowa Kabupaten Buton
Authors: Putra L. M. Ricard Zeldi
Published: July 2021

Studi ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peranan aparatur desa dalam menjalankan fungsinya sebagai eksekutor pengambil keputusan dan pemberi pelayanan bagi kepentingan kesejahteraan desa, di Desa Galanti, Kecamatan Wolowa, Kabupaten Buton. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan sosiologis. Pengambilan data penelitian dilakukan dengan  depth interview, observasi dan dokumentasi. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa Aparatur Pemerintah Desa telah menjalankan peranannya dengan baik yang mana baik kepala desa maupun BPD  berupaya memberikan dukungan yang terbaik kepada masyarakat desa di berbagai bidang sesuai dengan kapasitas dan kapabilitas yang telah ditentukan. Aparatur Pemerintah Desa memberikan pelayanan seperti meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat dengan meningkatkan pendapatan, menghubungi dan mendatangkan pelayanan pertanian dan kesehatan sebagai bentuk kepedulian terhadap berbagai permasalahan yang dihadapi warganya.
“FAZEM-SE VERSOS PRA TIRAR UM PESO”
Authors: Peterle Patricia
Published: July 2021

A Segunda Guerra e a reconstrução marcaram toda uma geração, assim como as transformações num país sempre mais industrializado e partícipe do sistema capitalista configuram-se como etapas relevantes das mudanças intrínsecas a um húmus social. Vittorio Sereni (1913- 1983) traz uma trajetória emblemática, tenente de infantaria do exército italiano, poeta, professor, funcionário da Olivetti e diretor da editora Mondadori. A apreensão inicial diante do conflito é suspensa quando ele é preso pelos Aliados e levado para campos no norte da África, de onde sairá somente em 1946. Sereni, portanto, não compartilha da atmosfera de seus coetâneos, os quais farão parte da Resistenza. Esse sentimento de exclusão da história atravessa sua poética, operando como uma lente singular sobre momentos da história individual e coletiva, como acontece com a industrialização na década de 1960, quando outros vivos-mortos são produzidos e esquecidos. O gesto antropológico dessa escrita, então, abarca uma complexa condição existencial vivo-morto-vivo.
O APAGAMENTO DE GEORGE FLOYD
Authors: Staine Prado Luiz Guilherme , Staine Prado Filho Carlos Roberto
Published: July 2021

A morte de George Floyd, em Minneapolis no dia 25 de maio de 2020, vítima de violência policial, é mais um triste episódio da história do racismo na sociedade norte americana e da perpetuação do abuso de poder e da violência sistêmica contra a população negra. Nas mídias e redes sociais, as imagens que envolvem o caso de Floyd e descrevem os protestos que se seguiram ao redor do mundo, ocuparam a linha do tempo de milhões de usuários. Neste contexto da produção imagética dentro do ativismo virtual, este artigo utiliza como base a teorias da imagem, fotografia, linguagem para propor uma análise crítica sobre o movimento BlackoutTuesday como modalidade de manifestação política.
Analysis of the Middle-Kura Depression Rivers’ Suspended Alluvium Flow Formation Conditions and their Calculation
Authors:   Imanov F.A., Radzhabov R.F.
Published: July 2021

The paper deals with suspended alluvium flow formation conditions for the Middle-Kura Depression rivers territory, their many-year fluctuations and their calculation methods. The main natural and anthropogenic factors of suspended alluvium flow formation have been revealed with the cause-effect analysis and recommendations on prevention of the occurring of problems connected with suspended alluvium flow have been produced. Statistic parameters of the arrays to be analyzed have been assessed with the L-moments method. A map of river waters turbidity distribution has been composed with the use of GIS techniques.
Hydrological/hydrochemical Characteristics of the Upper and Lower Volga Reservoirs during the Low-water Period
Authors:   Litvinov A.S., Stepanova I.E., Bikbulatov E.S., Bikbulatova Y.M.
Published: July 2021

This study of some hydrophysical and hydrochemical (biogenic elements, organic matter) parameters was conducted in the Rybinsk, Gorky, Cheboksary, Volga reservoirs and the Volga-Kama stretch of the Kuibyshev Reservoir during the most tense period of summer low-water. It is shown that during the low-water period differences in nitrogen and phosphorus content between the lacustrine and riverine parts of the Gorky reservoir, observed in spring time, smooth out. The load of allochthonous organic matter decreases and phosphates content increases downstream the cascade of these reservoirs. Water areas downstream large cities can be regarded areas of high environmental risk.
Ecological/economic Grounds for Choice of Techniques in Water Use Regulation
Authors:   Kasimova Y.M., Oboldina G.A.
Published: July 2021

An aggravated scheme of ecological/economic grounds for the choice of the best available techniques has been proposed. Drawbacks of the traditional methods of technical/economic grounds for the choice of techniques have been revealed. An indicator of reduced ecological costs has been proposed. It's application will secure objectivity of the ecological/economic procedures of comparison.
Problems of Regulatory/legal Control in Issues of Protection against Floods and Ways of their Solution
Authors:   Shalikovskiy A.V.
Published: July 2021

Analysis of the Russian legislation has been made, the absence of direct action norms concerning delineation of the flood-hazardous territories’ boundaries and limitation of their use. By-laws contain a number of contradictions in terms of risk assessment methods, reparation of damages, mechanisms of funding and other topical problems. Proposals on reforming of regulatory/legal control in the issues of flood protection, as well as tasks on their scientific support have been made.
Modern Alterations of Climate Characteristics and Probabilistic Assessment of the Minimal Flow Alterations in the Volga River Basin
Authors:   Bolgov M.V., Trubetskova M.D., Filimonova M.K., Filippova I.A.
Published: July 2021

Unstationarity has been revealed in rows of minimal winter and summer/fall flow of the Volga basin and conventional stationary periods have been separated, the stationary regimes change dates have been determined. A method of obtaining of estimations of the minimal winter flow for future on the basis of correlation of minimal flow values changes with increments of ambient temperature to its average values over the previous conditionally stationary period.
Mathematical Models of Aquatic Ecosystems in Lakes’ Resources Management Exercises
Authors:   Menshutkin V.V., Rukhovets L.A., Filatov N.N.
Published: July 2021

Issues of mathematical or simulation models for solution of lacustrine ecosystems optimal management tasks in order to preserve water quality and obtaining an economic effect from a water body natural resources use have been presented. Problems of rehabilitation of the lakes subjected to anthropogenic impact, maintaining of the renewed resources biomass and its biological diversity at the acceptable level have been discussed. Application of genetic algorithm as one of the possible ways of solution of the optimization task.
On the Problem of Assessment of Consequences of Large-scale Mining of Non-metallic Construction Materials for Surface Water Bodies
Authors:   Lepikhin A.P., Lyubimova T.P., Lepyoshkin S.A., Tiunov A.A., Pershakova Y.N., Perepelitsa D.I.
Published: July 2021

Methods of calculation of decreasing of water level due to large-scale mining of non-metallic construction materials have been considered. Comparative analysis of the calculation methods for changing of hydraulic and hydro/chemical indicators in one-, two-, and three-dimensional modes has been done. Estimation of the level decrease has been performed with the Kama River near Perm as a study case. Issues of accumulating of pollutants in borrow cuts have been discussed and simulating of their washing processes has been carried out in 3D mode.
Examination of the Long-term Dynamics and the Scheme of Super-longterm Forecast for Inundation on the Amur River
Authors:   Bortin N.N., Milayev V.M.
Published: July 2021

The inundation long-term dynamics structure was studies on the basis of many-year observations of the maximal annual levels and water fl ow on the Upper, Middle, and Lower Amur. Characteristics (period, phase, amplitude) of their cyclic variations have been revealed and the super-long-term forecast scheme has been suggested.
Impact of Hydro Power Construction on the Solutes Content and Discharge in the Bureya River Water
Authors:   Shesterkin V.P., Sirotskiy S.E., Shesterkina N.M.
Published: July 2021

Impact of hydropower construction on the solutes content and discharge in the Bureya River water in low-water year (2008) and high-water years (2012–2013) have been considered. Evening of seasonal differences in the main ions, as well as nitrogen, iron and organic matter mineral forms content has been stated. Increase of ion discharge, as well as biogenic and organic matter discharge in winter period has been revealed. During high-water years in summer-fall period micro/elements higher concentration and discharge have been registered, in comparison with the same prior to regulation. The nitrate nitrogen and iron discharge was higher, too.
Urgent Measures on Improvement of Regulatory and Methodological Basis for Schemes of Water Bodies Integrated Use and Protection Development
Authors:   S.D. Belyaev
Published: July 2021

Proposals on improvement of regulatory and methodological support of the Schemes of Water Bodies Integrated Use and Protection development and implementation based on summing up of the accumulated experience of the Schemes’ development have been presented.
Development of Possible Schemes for Mitigation of the ОАО “MMP” Impact on Magnitogorsk Reservoir on the Basis of Computational Experiments
Authors:   A.P. Lepikhin, Y.S. Lyakhin, A.A. Tiunov, O.F. Drobniy, I.Y. Vakhromeyev
Published: July 2021

The paper deals with computation (on the basis of the composed hydrodynamic model) of possible options of the water intake/disposal systems alteration in order to mitigated OAO “MMP” impact on Magnitogorsk reservoir. Drawbacks and advantages of 2D simulation of surface water bodies have been demonstrated.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: EVIDENCE FROM EAST AFRICA
Authors: Namanya David , Fong Michelle Wye Leng , Mugarura Jude Thaddeo
Published: July 2021

The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance; compare the influence of corporate governance on firm performance before and after the operationalization of the EAC- Common Market in 2010 and make recommendations about corporate governance codes that enhances firm performance. We adopted a positivist paradigm in a quantitative analysis using non-probability sampling to select forty-two EAC-listed companies. Hypothesizes were developed from literature review and secondary data from academic databases and annual reports was extracted and analysed using SPSS version 23 to generate descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression output. Our findings revealed that gender diversity of the board and enterprise risk management had no significant influence on firm performance but the relationship between board independence, the board size, and firm performance was inconclusive. On the changes in corporate governance indicators before and after the operationalization of the EAC Common Market in 2010, we discovered insignificant changes nevertheless, the results from regression model fit revealed that the indicators become relatively more relevant to company financial performance after the operationalization of the EAC Common Market in 2010 than before.
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Adebayo Aderemi Olalere , Obisesan Samuel Oladele , Akinola Amos Olusola
Published: July 2021

This study examined the influence of information technology on internal control systems in tertiary institutions in Osun State with the aim of determining whether or not information technology has a major influence on tertiary institutions' internal control systems. A descriptive research design was adopted while the population of the study consists of tertiary institutions in Osun State, Obafemi Awolowo University was chosen using judgmental sampling technique because of her accessibility and convenience. One hundred and twenty (120) copies of the questionnaire were distributed while hundred (100) copies were returned and analyzed using regression analysis. Findings from the study revealed that information technology significantly influences internal control systems and significantly influences internal audit processes in tertiary institutions in Osun State with t-value and p-value of 20.029 and 0.000, 19.049, and 0.000 respectively. It was concluded that information technology enhances and strengthens internal control systems and internal audit processes in tertiary institutions. The study, therefore, recommended that tertiary institutions should embrace information technology so as to strengthen the internal control systems of their institutions, internal control systems should be jealously guided to prevent fraudulent activities, duties must be properly segregated technologically so as to determine who to be held responsible when there are infractions and finally, both on-the-job and off-the-job training in information technology should be embraced by management of tertiary institutions so as to update the required skills and knowledge of their staff in information technology
SUKUK: POTENTIALS FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Authors: Salaudeen Jubril A.
Published: July 2021

The growth of any economy in the world will happen on the back of the needed infrastructural facilities. And to build the needed infrastructures for national development requires a lot of money and time. There have been incessant concerns of the citizenry on the present level of infrastructural neglect and decay in Nigeria. The infrastructural decay in Nigeria ranks very high when compared to the national resources to the availability and quality of the needed infrastructure. The availability of needed infrastructures will enhance ingenuity, novelty, employment, self-confidence, wealth creation, and social security. However, it is wretched to note that the dire infrastructure in Nigeria is in a bad state thereby creating an evolving crisis. The inability of the government of Nigeria to maintain and endure her perilous infrastructure such as; road rails and pipelines network, the micro small and medium enterprises will require developed and scalable transportation infrastructure ( Land, Air, and Water), Electricity energy ( power for industrial and domestic use), Educational infrastructure ( Schools, Research and instructional materials), Health infrastructure ( Hospital, trained personnel, and Equipment), Security infrastructure ( Police, Military and Para-military). This study aims to explicate the potential of Sukuk as an alternative and sustainable financial vehicle for financing infrastructural development in Nigeria. The study is library-based and analytical and evaluation approaches are used to explore related library-based data on the causes and effects of infrastructural development in Nigeria. The study investigates and describes how the Nigerian government can utilize the potentials of Sukuk investment for infrastructural development across the nation.
THE UNIQUE SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN A PLURAL SOCIETY EMBROIDERED WITH HARMONY, COURTESY UNITY AS AN ADDED VALUE FAMILY TRUST AND A CATALYST FOR THE DIASPORA OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO STUDY IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Yusoff Muhammad Safuan , Mohd Shah Mohd Kamal , Mokhtar Saifulazry , Abang Muis Abang Mohd. Razif , Marinsah Syamsul Azizul , Marzuki Mazdi
Published: July 2021

Malaysia’s background as a multi-racial, multi-religious country, and overflowing wealth that exists as a result of the uniqueness of a plural society, is a vital asset that catalyses the international student diaspora. The choice of study destination is also significantly influenced by the social structure of an individual. In conclusion, this paper provides an understanding of the significance of multiculturalism and family consensus as the basis for decision-making to study abroad. The involvement of four public universities is determined based on the classification and status of the university, the historical background of the establishment of the university, the socio-political environment, and the population of international students registered at each university. In-depth interviews conducted on 40 international students have produced empirical data, which is then processed by inductive analysis. Transcripts of audio recordings are converted into text form for theme categorisation through an encoding process. The findings prove that the decision to choose Malaysia is not solely influenced by the multicultural society. The uniqueness of Malaysia’s cultural diversity embroidered with harmony and courtesy of unity has added value to the confidence of the family as well as the students themselves in dealing with the process of assimilation of a new environment that is different from the country of origin. The new findings of this study refer to the relationship between cultural themes with the pleasure of travelling, opportunities to immerse themselves in local culture, and conducive learning environment as the dominant element of testing student’s ability to adapt well in a foreign environment. This paper’s approach utilises empirical data as the basis of the discussion. Application of a selection of original dialogue narratives taken from informants presented to give a true picture of the assimilation experience of international students. The connection of these aspects can also be used as a guideline for university management to be sensitive to the implications of multiculturalism and family consensus on the results of student’s studies abroad.
TRANSFORMATIVE ELEMENTS AND SELF-ACCULTURATION FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF FRESHMAN YEAR AT MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AS THE MEDIUM OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Mohd Shah Mohd Kamal , Yusoff Muhammad Safuan , Esa Mohd. Sohaimi , Ationg Romzi , Ramlie Habibah @ Artini , Abdul Rahman Muhammad Hasbi
Published: July 2021

The academic aspect plays a vital role as a transformative element in bringing change into the life of each individual. One of the main goals for students to continue their studies abroad is to obtain a high-quality education. The freshman experience is considered an important phase involving self-assimilation, emotional change, cultural shock, and social values that can influence the academic achievement of international students. The discussion of this paper detailing the factors that contribute to a more meaningful freshman year experience is differentiated by comparing the process of self-assimilation and academic achievement of international students. The qualitative approach using the purposive sampling technique has involved in-depth interviews of 40 international students from four Malaysian Public Universities. The findings of the study generate a self-reflective understanding of the nature of international students which is translated through selective narratives of emotional outpouring, describing excitement, desire, and hope. The new findings for this study relate to the elements of transformation and self-assimilation of students who have an interrelationship with (i) The reputation of Malaysian Public Universities as a prestigious study destination, (ii) The quality of the higher education system which is more comprehensive and versatile, (iii) Flexibility and the dynamics of the academic programmes offered, (iv) Contemporary and market-driven study programmes, and (v) The added value of English proficiency as a method of learning and teaching. The sharing of empirical data of this study is expected to be useful information to the human resource management of the university which has a high dependence on the enrolment of international students. This effort is in line with the National Strategic Plan for Higher Education (PSPTN) which was formulated with the vision of transforming Malaysia into a hub of excellence in higher education on the international stage.