bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Soil Organic Carbon Estimation using VIS–NIR–SWIR Spectroscopy: The Effect of Multiple Sensors and Scanning Conditions
Authors: Gholizadeh Asa , Neumann Carsten , Chabrillat Sabine , van Wesemael Bas , Castaldi Fabio , Boruvka Lubos , Klement Aleš , Hohmann Christian
Published: September 2020

Visible–near infrared–shortwave infrared (VIS–NIR–SWIR) spectroscopy is being increasingly used for soil organic carbon (SOC) assessment. Common practice consists of scanning soil samples using a single spectrometer. Considerations have rarely been documented of the effects of using multiple instruments and scanning conditions on SOC model calibration that occur when merging soil spectral libraries (SSLs), particularly in soils with low SOC concentration and using both field spectroradiometers and laboratory fixed spectrometers. To address this gap, we scanned 143 low-SOC-content soil samples using three spectrometers (ASD FieldSpec 3, ASD FieldSpec 4, and FOSS XDS) and four setup features - FOSS, contact probe (CP), dark-box (DB), and open laboratory (LAB) - at three laboratories. The application of an internal soil standard (ISS) to align one laboratory spectrum with another for spectral correction and spectral merging of various SSLs was examined. SOC models were developed using i) data from each single spectrometer – single laboratory separately and ii) merged data from multiple spectrometers – different laboratories, applying the 1st derivatives of spectra and random forest (RF) regression. The results indicate that the spectral shape and position obtained from all spectrometers and setups did not show any noticeable differences, though spectra based on FOSS setup, particularly on low-SOC samples, demonstrated the highest absolute derivative values regardless of ISS application. The derivative ISS-corrected spectra showed less variation among different spectrometers compared to their uncorrected reflectance spectra. All single spectrometer models predicted SOC reasonably well. However, the spectra acquired by the FOSS setup predicted SOC more accurately (R2 = 0.77 and SD = 0.04) than the spectra acquired by the other setups. The models derived from merged uncorrected reflectance spectra yielded poor results (R2 = 0.48 and SD = 0.10); nevertheless, assessment of SOC using the 1st derivative ISS-corrected merged SSLs considerably improved the prediction accuracy (R2 = 0.70 and SD = 0.06). Hence, the derivative spectra coupled with the ISS correction improved the accuracy of SOC prediction models obtained from merged soil spectra collected in different environments using different instruments. We therefore recommend application of the ISS spectral alignment method linked to the 1st derivative approach to enhance the compilation of SSLs at the regional and global scales for SOC assessment.
Universals and diversity in gesture: Research past, present, and future
Authors: Cooperrider Kensy
Published: September 2020

At the dawn of anthropology, gesture was widely considered a “universal language.” In the 20th century, however, this framing fell out of favor as anthropologists rejected universalism in favor of relativism. These polemical positions were largely fueled by high-flying rhetoric and second-hand report; researchers had neither the data nor the conceptual frameworks to stake out substantive positions. Today we have much more data, but our frameworks remain underdeveloped and often implicit. Here, I outline several emerging conceptual tools that help us make sense of universals and diversity in gesture. I then sketch the state of our knowledge about a handful of gestural phenomena, further developing these conceptual tools on the way. This brief survey underscores a clear conclusion: gesture is unmistakably similar around the world while also being broadly diverse. Our task ahead is to put polemics aside and explore this duality systematically—and soon, before gestural diversity dwindles further.
The social support networks of elderly people in Slovenia during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Cugmas Marjan , Ferligoj Anuška , Kogovšek Tina , Batagelj Zenel
Published: September 2020

Population ageing requires society to adjust by ensuring additional types of services and assistance for elderly people. These may be provided by either organized services and sources of informal social support. The latter is especially important since a lack of social support is associated with a lower level of psychological and physical well-being. During the Covid-19 pandemic, social support for the elderly has proven to be even more crucial, also due to physical distancing. Therefore, this study aims to identify and describe the various types of personal social support networks of the elderly population during the coronavirus pandemic. To this end, a survey of Slovenians older than 64 years was conducted from April 25 to May 4, 2020 on a probability Web-panel-based sample (n = 605). The ego-networks were clustered by a hierarchical clustering approach for symbolic data. Clustering was performed for different types of social support (socializing, instrumental support, emotional support) and different characteristics of the social support networks (i.e., type of relationship, number of contacts, geographical distance). The results show that most of the elderly population in Slovenia have a satisfactory social support network, while the share of those without any (accessible) source of social support is significant. The results are particularly valuable for sustainable care policy planning, crisis intervention planning as well as any future waves of the coronavirus.
Understanding 3D Shapes through STEAM Learning
Authors: Setiawan Adib Rifqi
Published: September 2020

Understanding shapes and space nor their measurement is not only a huge area in mathematics in primary education but also helpful in science, technology, engineering, and art as well. Understanding how 3D shapes are formed is a critical concept in everyday life. The world is built of geometric shapes, the ability to call up 3D shapes in our mind and reason with these images is important for developing spatial awareness. It helps us connect logical intelligence with visual intelligence and gets the two sides working together. It is observed that this concept affects us in the most basic details of our lives. For instance, the building construction, this concept helps us in deciding a look as well as providing proper structures. Technologies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners (MRIs) and Computed Tomography (CT) scans enable doctors, like dr. Syarofis Siayah, to do their job in a better way. For creating video games like Reza Maulana's favorite i.e. Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), animations like 2NE1’s MV “Hate You”, and much more. As not everything is easy and understandable, understanding 3D shapes out of 2D nets is no exception. Inspired by chitchatting with Fenny Roshayanti on August 21, 2019 in UPGRIS then Irma Rahma Suwarma on November 24 2019, in UPI, what sparked my STEM (and STEAM) fascination, I implements STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Applied Mathematics)—more focus on Applied Mathematics—at my Mathematics Learning in MI NU Tasywiquth Thullab Salafiyyah (TBS) Kudus during this boring era—I mean distance learning due Pandemic COVID-19-20. To implement this model for Primary Education, I persuades students to make Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or Cashpoint and Locker with Password Lock, both from cardboard. Based on our activities, they are an effective tool for identifying visual 2D information to developing 3D shapes. There are four different 3D shapes made: cube, rectangular cuboid, triangular prism, and cylinder, made of two different 2D shapes: square and rectangle. When they learn to use 3D shapes they also learn to think logical. When thinking logically many difficult problems can be erased and simple solutions can be found. It helps us understand specific phenomena and in uplifting the quality of life.
Preferensi Pohon Bagi Burung di Kawasan Restorasi Resort Sei Betung Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser Sumatera Utara
Authors: Lumbantobing Poppy Rizky Arini , Sudibyo Mufti , Mumpuni Mugi
Published: September 2020

Penelitian tentang Preferensi Pohon Bagi Burung di Kawasan Restorasi Resort Sei Betung Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser Sumatera Utara telah dilakukan pada bulan Januari - Maret 2017.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis pohon restorasi yang paling sering dikunjungi oleh burung, aktivitas dominan yang dilakukan oleh burung pada pohon, dan faktor yang mempengaruhi kehadiran burung pada pohon di kawasan restorasi Resort Sei Betung. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah survei eksploratif, dengan menggunakan binokuler, kamera digital, dan buku panduan identifikasi burung. Pengamatan jenis dan aktivitas burung dilakukan pagi dan sore hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 5 jenis jenis pohon restorasi yang paling sering dikunjungi oleh burung yaitu Vitex pubescens, Phyllanthus sp, Calicarpa pentandra, Callerya artropurpurea, dan Macaranga indica. Pohon Vitex pubescens merupakan pohon dengan kunjungan burung paling banyak yaitu 73 kali kunjungan. Phyllanthus sp adalah jenis pohon dengan kujungan burung paling banyak kedua yaitu sebanyak 51 kunjungan. Pohon Macaranga indica, pohon Calicarpa pentandra, dan pohon Callerya atropurpurea, masing-masing sebanyak 30, 28, dan 26 kunjungan burung. Aktivitas dominan yang dilakukan oleh burung pada pohon adalah aktivitas singgah. Faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat kehadiran burung pada pohon adalah ketersediaan pakan, kondisi tajuk, tinggi tajuk, ukuran cabang dan kelebatan daun.
Respon Pertumbuhan Dan Produksi Kacang Tanah (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Terhadap Pemberian Pupuk Kandang Kambing Dan Pupuk Organik Cair Bonggol Pisang
Authors: Wahyudi Aris Agus , Maimunah Maimunah , Pane Erwin
Published: September 2020

The study aimed to determine the response of growth and production of peanuts to the provision of goat manure and banana hump liquid organic fertilizer. This study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 3 replications. Factorial consisting of II treatment factors, Factor I treatment of giving goat manure and Factor II, the treatment of Hump Banana POC treatment The parameters observed in this study; Plant height (cm), number of branches (branches), number of pods per sample (fruit), wet weight of production per sample (g), wet weight of production per plot (g), production dry weight per sample (g), and dry weight Production Per Plot (g). The results showed that goat manure had an effect on growth but did not affect the production of peanut plants, liquid organic fertilizer of banana humps had an influence on the growth and production of peanut plants, Combination of goat manure and banana hump liquid organic fertilizer had no significant effect on growth and production of peanut plants.
Identifikasi Potensi Komoditas Unggulan Sektor Peranian Tanaman Pangan. Jurnal Ilmiah Pertanian
Authors: Handayani Eka , Saleh Khairul , Panggabean Ellen
Published: September 2020

The aim in this study were (i) determine the base region commodity crops in Deli Serdang, (ii) determine differences in the level of competitiveness of commodity crops in Deli Serdang, (iii) determine specialty crops in the district of Deli Serdang, (iv) knowing localization (deployment) crops in Deli Serdang, (v) to determine the trend of food crops in Deli Serdang. The analytical method used is: (a) analysis of location quotient (LQ), (b) Shift Share analysis, (c) the analysis of the coefficient of specialization, (d) analysis of localization, (e) the analysis of the trend.  Characteristics deployment commodity crops in Deli Serdang regency does not lead to the principle of specialization and localization. Patterns of production on food crops in Deli Serdang district tends to spread in many regions or districts and no commodity specialization in each district. Results of factor analysis trend commodity crops such as rice, cassava, and maize has a high production level each year, but the commodity sweet potato and peanut production is likely to decline.
Pengaruh Faktor Sosial Ekonomi Karyawan Pelaksana Terhadap Investasi (Biaya Pendidikan) Anak
Authors: Nasution Chairul Riza , Lubis Yusniar , Siregar Rahma Sari
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study is to know any socio economic factors that affect investment (education costs) of the children of implementing employees at PTPN III Kebun Hulu, Nagori Village, Banjar Hulu, Ujung Padang District, Simalungun Regency. The sampling method is done by Purposive method. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression test with SPSS 18 tools. Socio-economic factors that affect investment (education costs) simultaneously are age, number of children, funds and education on investment (education costs) at PT Perkebunan Nusantara III Kebun Dusun Hulu. This can be seen from the t test, where t-test 2.333 t-table 2.045 at α = 5%. By parsial age variable not have an effect on to invesment ( expense of education) can be seen test of  t, where t-hitung (-1,047) t-tabel (2,045), by parsial variable of amount of  child  not have an effect on to invesment (expense of education) where t-hitung (-1,568)   t-tabel  (2,045), by parsial earnings of executor employees not have an effect on to invesment (expense of education) where t-hitung (0,180) t-tabel (2,045), by parsial education variable not have an effect on to invesment (expense of education), where t-hitung (0,910) t-tabel (2,045).
Analisis Kelayakan Usaha Tahu Mandiri Desa Kotangan Kecamatan Galang Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Aydra Muhammad Deaprama , Kuswardani Retna Astuti , Simanullang Endang Sari
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the feasibility of the financial and non-financial aspects of Mandiri tofu business. Data analysis methods used are qualitative (legal, environmental, market and marketing, technical and management and human resource aspects) and quantitative to analyze financial aspects through four investment criteria, namely NPV, IRR, Net B / C, payback period. Non-financial aspects of the legal aspect are unfeasible because the Business Ownership Permit only has a Letter of Submission of Land Tenure by Compensation. The management aspect isn’t feasible because this business doesn’t yet have a good financial record and doesn’t have an organizational structure. Environmental aspects aren’t feasible because it discharges its wastewater directly to the nearest river without special treatment. The financial analysis used NPV value obtained at Rp 109,897,985, Net B / C at 2.02, IRR at 49.26%, and payback period for three years and ten months eleven days on the first investment and NPV value obtained at Rp 66,127,532, Net B / C is 1.25, IRR is 34.06%, and the payback period is two years ten months and thirteen days on the second investment. Financial and non-financial aspects state Mandiri tofu business is feasible to except in legal, management, and environmental aspects.
Analisis Usaha Budidaya Sapi Potong (Studi Kasus: Desa Pertambatan, Dolok Masihul Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai)
Authors: Ramadan Muhammad , Harahap Gustami , Simanullang Endang Sari
Published: September 2020

North Sumatra Province is one of the provinces with the largest coffee production in Indonesia. The type coffee produced in North Sumatra province are coffee arabica and robusta. North Sumatera Province had no doubt in exporting palm oil commodity, and rubber to many countries. North Sumatra Province can not just rely on both of that commodities and therefore it is necessary to other alternatives such as coffee. Volume and value of coffee exports fluctuated reflecting the competitiveness of North Sumatra Province coffee needs to be improved. The aim of this research to analyze the comparative advantage, a tendency to be exporter or importer of coffee and coffee export projection of North Sumatra Province. The method used is the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Trade Specialization Index (TSI) and Trend. The result showed that North Sumatera Province coffee has a competitiveness and as coffee exporter and the projection of coffee export was positive for the next 5 years.
Pengujian Kompos Limbah Media Baglog Jamur dan Biochar Cangkang Kernel Kelapa Sawit pada Bibit Okulasi Karet (Hevea Brasiliensis) yang Ditumpangsari dengan Tanaman Padi
Authors: Wihono Fajar , Hutapea Sumihar , Gusmeizal Gusmeizal
Published: September 2020

Testing of Compost Waste Baglog Media Fungus and Biochar Palm Kernel Shells in Rubber Grafting Seeds (Hevea Brasiliensis) intercropped with Rice Plants. This thesis is under the guidance of Ir. Gusmeizal, MP as supervisor I and Dr.Ir. Sumihar Hutapea MS, as supervisor II This research was conducted in Sampali Village, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, on May 28-September 8, 2018. The research method used was a factorial randomized block design (RAK) consisting of 2 treatment factors, namely, mushroom baglog compost media waste (K) and oil palm kernel biochar (B) where compost treatment was 3 levels and oil palm kernel biochar treatment was 4 level. Factor I: Compost of mushroom baglog media waste with 3 levels of concentration ie K0 = Control (without compost), K1 = Baglog compost of 50 grams / polybag, K2 = Baglog compost of 100 grams / polybag. While Factor II: Biochar palm kernel with 4 levels, namely: B0 = Control (without Biochar), B1 = Giving Biochar Palm Kernel 10 grams / polybag, B2 = Giving Biochar Palm Kernel 20 grams / polybag, B3 = Giving Biochar Kernel 10 grams / polybag, B2 = Giving Biochar Palm Kernel 20 grams / polybag, B3 = Giving Biochar Kernel Palm Oil 30 grams / polybag, each treatment was repeated 3 times.The parameters observed in this study consisted of shoot bud rupture time, shoot height (cm), number of strands (leaves), leaf area, leaf color, stem diameter. The results showed that the treatment given had no significant effect on all parameters.
Analisis Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Tingkat Partisipasi Anggota Koperasi (Studi Kasus: KPRI-SEDAR)
Authors: Kartika Amalia Indah , Lubis Zulkarnain , Saragih Faoeza Hafiz
Published: September 2020

Member participation is the participation of members in exercising their rights and obligations mentally or emotionally to improve or maintain or achieve cooperative goals. This study aims to determine the effect of member participation on satisfaction, level of trust, business environment, service quality, and motivation of members. This research was conducted at the Cooperative of the Republic of Indonesia Employees Percut Sei Tuan. Sampling in this study uses a Simple Random Sampling method. The number of samples examined in this study is 40 samples of cooperative members. This study uses the method of Classical Assumption Test and Multiple Linear Regression. The results of this study indicate The coefficient of R² value of 0.454 can be interpreted that 45.5% participation of members can be influenced by these variables,and the results study indicate  that there are significant variables of Member Satisfaction, and where other variables such as the level of trust, business environment, service quality and member motivation there are no adherence to level participation level variables of member at the Cooperative of the Republic of Indonesia Employees.
Analisis Tingkat Partisipasi Masyarakat Dalam Pemilihan Kepala Desa Orahili Kecamatan Pulau-Pulau Batu Kabupaten Nias Selatan
Authors: Haluana'a Falua Jisokhi , Nasution Irwan , Batubara Beby Masitho
Published: September 2020

Participation of people are needed to have political participation in the village’s election. Because participation are means for development and proceeded to the political democracy. The subject in this study is “ how participates society in the village elections in the village of Orahili village” and “ Any factor of what drives society can participate in the head of the village election in Orahili village in 2014”. Research results and discussion explains the participation at Orahili village very high participation in the village’s election activities, the first conclution that level of awareness community begins to grow and the second, people are looking for an experienced leader in government to be sure to smister and serve the public without limit.
Evaluasi Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Desa Besadi Kecamatan Kuala Kabupaten Langkat Tahun 2013
Authors: Ginting Makmur , Hasibuan Muhammad Aswin , Sinaga Rudi Salam
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hasil evaluasi dari rencana pembangunan jangka menengah Desa Besadi Kecamatan Kuala Kabupaten Langkat tahun 2013. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan ialah kualitatif melalui pendekatan deskriptif. Sumber data pada penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, studi pustaka dan studi dokumentasi. Melalui penelitian ini diperoleh hasil bahwa Pelaksanaan Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Desa (RPJMDes) tahun 2013 di Desa Besadi mulai dari perencanaan hingga pelaksanaannya sudah berjalan cukup baik. Secara umum pelaksanaannya dimulai dari pelaksanaan Musrenbang, pembentukan tim perencana dan tim pemandu pelaksanaan RKPDes, pengkajian dan analisis data kerawanan desa atau analisis keadaan darurat desa dalam penyelenggaraan kegiatan dilakukan dengan swakelola, yaitu swakelola pemerintah desa dan swakelola padat karya. Data menunjukkan kegiatan pelaksanaan pengadaan jalan dilakukan karena bertambahnya jumlah penduduk di Desa Besadi.Partisipasi masyarakat menjadi faktor pendukung dalam pembangunan di Desa Besadi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pelaksanaan Rencana  Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Desa (RPJMDes) tahun 2013 di Desa Besadi mulai dari perencanaan hingga pelaksanaannya sudah berjalan cukup baik. Secara umum pelaksanaannya dimulai dari pelaksanaan Musrenbang, pembentukan tim perencana dan tim pemandu pelaksanaan RKPDes, pengkajian dan analisis data kerawanan desa atau analisis keadaan darurat desa dalam penyelenggaraan kegiatan dilakukan dengan swakelola, yaitu swakelola pemerintah desa dan swakelola padat karya.
Teknik Komunikasi Interpersonal Guru BP dalam Menangani Siswa Bermasalah (Studi Kualitatif di SMA Negeri 11 Medan)
Authors: Ritonga Benny Julian Arffandi , Siregar Nina Siti Salmaniah , Novri Novri
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui teknik Komunikasi Interpersonal Guru BP dalam menangani siswa–siswa bermasalah, mengetahui peranan Guru BP dalam menangani siswa yang bermasalah, mengetahui bagaimana langkah–langkah Guru BP dalam menangani siswa bermasalah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian dengan jenis deskriptif  kualitatif. Penelitian dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif yaitu penelitian yang tidak  mencari  atau  menjelaskan  hubungan,  tidak  menguji  hipotesis  ataupun  membuat prediksi.  Hasil penelitian bahwa apabila hubungan emosional guru dan siswa terjalin baik maka akan terbuka ruang bagi Guru BP untuk melakukan intervensi atau bimbingan khusus pada siswa yang bermasalah, perlunya tahapan–tahapan maupun proses komunikasi interpersonal yang efektif yang dilakukan Guru BP terhadap para siswa yang bermasalah, dalam menjalankan kedisiplinan pada siswa yang bermasalah Guru BP dan pihak sekolah sebaiknya membuat peraturan–peraturan yang lebih tegas. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh melalui penelitian ini adalah melalui hubungan emosional guru dan siswa terjalin baik maka akan terbuka ruang bagi Guru BP untuk melakukan tahapan–tahapan maupun proses komunikasi interpersonal yang efektif yang dilakukan Guru BP.
Development of a Culturally Specific Leadership Curriculum through Community-Based Participatory Research and Popular Education
Authors: Nguyen-Truong Connie K. Y. , Leung Jacqueline , Micky Kapiolani
Published: September 2020

Background: The purpose of this innovative capacity building pilot project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a nine-workshop curriculum, Rekki Lemnak [Thinking of] Parent Leadership, to prepare community and academic partners for community organizing within the Micronesian Islander community. The purpose of the partnership
was to build team leadership and research capacity to lay a foundation for implementing a change in healthcare and school systems. Working collaboratively helped ensure access to shared leadership through the learning by doing approach, enabling a culturally responsive method to build a sustainable partnership.

Approach: Community-based participatory research and Popular Education tenets and reflection were used as a guide in the development of the Rekki Lemnak [Thinking of] Parent Leadership curriculum. Nine workshops (two hours for eight workshops and three hours for one workshop) were held over a period of a year. Community and academic partners developed the learning objectives, capacity building topics, experiential activities, and an evaluation on the strengths and areas for improvement. The partnership consisted of seven Micronesian Islander parent leaders who are residents from the community at large, the Micronesian Islander Community organization including the Executive Director who is a community primary researcher and certified community health worker, and a Micronesian Islander-certified community
health worker staff member, and the academic primary nurse researcher and another academic nurse researcher from Washington State University. A range from five to 10 partners with an average of eight attended the workshops, of which
an average of five Micronesian Islander parent leaders attended the workshops. Community partners from the Micronesian Islander Community organization and the academic primary nurse researcher co-led four workshops. Community partners from the Micronesian Islander Community organization and MI parent leaders led two workshops respectively; academic nurse researcher partners led one workshop.
Outcomes: We identified three main themes: initially shy and humble MI parent leaders who through their participation transformed to empowered voices, togetherness—coming from different Islands and academia, and the need for more outreach to Micronesian Islanders.

Conclusions: Key elements of the Rekki Lemnak [Thinking of] Parent Leadership curriculum may be translatable to other community and academic partnerships. Culturally responsive research is more than a process in conducting
a study. This requires an ongoing investment to establish and sustain authentic partnerships to conduct research with MI communities.
Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Lifelong Learning via New Technologies
Authors: Lera Maria , Taxtsoglou Kiriaki , Frantzana Aikaterini , Kourkouta Lambrini
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Lifelong professional education is considered as a qualitative indicator in the health discipline, as it can improve health professionals’ knowledge and skills, as well as nursing care.

Purpose: The purpose of this original research is to examine and record the attitudes and behavior of nurses working in state-run hospitals in the Municipality of Thessaloniki regarding lifelong education through new technologies.
Identification of nurses’ motivations for lifelong distance education, recording of nurses’ perception of the need for continuing nursing education, and determining how nurses pursue lifelong learning are the objectives of this study.

Methodology: The study was conducted between January and March 2019. The sample of the study consisted of 124 nurses (n = 124) from three state hospitals of the Municipality of Thessaloniki. A questionnaire consisting of 5 parts was used as a research tool. SPSS 23 statistical software platform was used for statistical analysis.

Results: The sample consisted of 124 participants, 12 were men and 112 were women. The mean age of the participants was 42.37 years and the mean experience in the field was 16.78 years. Two main reasons for continuing education were attributed to the upgrade of the nursing profession and the need to improve the quality of care provided.
Conclusions: Nurses believe that continuing education is essential and their professional knowledge must periodically be enriched and renewed.
EVALUATION OF THE PSYCHOTRAUMA AS A RESULT OF SEXUAL ABUSE
Authors: Kozlova Anna Georhiivna
Published: September 2020

The investigation of crimes against the sexual integrity of children requires the use of special psychological knowledge, which is due to the specifics of the most illegal actions and characteristics of children. Background is in the absence of developed protocols for investigating cases of sexual abuse of children. The given information of the article is based exclusively on the results of practical experience of the psychological expertise’s. The article describes the author's approach to the study of children - victims of sexual violence and presents the results of research protocol for assessing the signs of psycho-trauma of a child due to sexual violence.
Philippine Prison Marriages
Authors: Jensen Sif Lehman
Published: September 2020

This article, from the perspective of how agency is nested in this choice, explores why women marry imprisoned insurgents from the southern Philippines. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Maharlika Village, a major Muslim community in Manila, the article discusses how women negotiate gender relations, family, and insurgency politics against the backdrop of political conflict and their precarious everyday lives. The analysis asks how prison marriages feed into the women’s everyday maneuvering of the metropole, and how marrying a political prisoner is embedded in moral and gendered obligations arising from the entangled relationship between kinship and insurgency politics. Theoretically, the article argues that prison marriages are part of the women’s composite agency, which captures how they aim at fulfilling contradictory desires, notions of morality and gendered obligations, which enables them to momentarily attain their own aspirations.
Belarusian Professional Protesters in the Structure of Democracy Promotion
Authors: Minchenia Alena
Published: September 2020

This article analyzes divisions within Belarusian protest communities by focusing on a particular group: the professional protesters. In Belarus, this group occupies a crucial position in between the international structures of democracy promotion and the internal attempts of political mobilization against the politics of President Aliaksandr Lukashenka. Performativity as an analytical perspective is employed to define positionality of professional protesters in relation to other political subjects and within the system of democracy promotion. The article shows implications of neoliberal rationality for social and political changes for protest communities in Belarus. It argues that the financial assistance obtained by protest professionals, as well as nondemocratic leader ship style of the oppositional leaders, fills the Belarusian protest field with suspicions and accusations, add to a hierarchical and exclusionary way of participation in decision-making, and alienate activists from protest politics.
Differential expression profiling of defense related genes for Leaf Curl Virus (ChiLCV) in resistant and susceptible genotypes of Chiili
Authors: Mangal Manisha , Srivastava Arpita , Mirajkar Shriram J. , Singh Khushbu , Solanki Vikas , Mandal Bikash , Kalia Pritam
Published: September 2020

The present investigation was undertaken to study the expression of eight defense related genes in leaf curl resistant line DLS-Sel-10 and susceptible line Phule Mukta after different days post inoculation (dpi) with viruliferous white flies to understand their role in resistance to chilli leaf curl virus (ChiLCV). The expression level of Ca PPO, Ca AsPer, Ca ATP/ADP and CaTopoII was observed to be higher in resistant genotype DLS-Sel-10 than the susceptible Phule Mukta at all the time points studied. Expression of CaNBS-LRR increased up to 12 dpi while that of Ca Thionin, and Ca SKP1 increased up to 24 dpi in the resistant line, thereafter it started declining. The CaSPI expression did not show any specific pattern in both the test plants. The heat map clustered all the genes under study into two major clusters based on their expression profiles, one comprising CaAsPer, Ca-Thionin, CaATP/ADP transporter, CaPPO and CaTopoII while other group comprised CaSKPI, Ca NBS and CaSPI. The challenge inoculation of the test genotypes also revealed that viral titre increased at a much slower rate in DLS-Sel-10 than Phule Mukta, suggesting thereby that DLS-Sel-10 is resisting the accumulation of ChiLCV and has a more active defense machinery than Phule Mukta.
Genetics of white rust resistance in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) and its validation on using molecular markers
Authors: Singh V. V. , Dubey Monika , Gurjar Neeraj , . Balbeer , . Priyamedha , Meena M. L. , Sharma Pankaj , Rai P. K.
Published: September 2020

White rust resistance loci (AcB1-A4.1 and AcB1-A5.1) associated with intron polymorphic (IP) markers i.e. At5g41560 and At2g36360, respectively, were used for validation of P1, P2, F1, F2, BC1F1 and BC2F1 generations. The donor parents namely, Bio-YSR and BEC-144 produced desired banding pattern of 430 and 750 bp while recipients viz., NRCHB 101 and DRMR-150-35 exhibited different pattern from donors confirming white rust resistance loci 4.1 and 5.1 with marker At5g41560 and At2g36360, respectively. Confirmation of these set of two IP markers in the parents and F1s lead us to further screening of selected F2, BC1F1 and BC2F1 populations. Available data on white rust reaction in different generations under study revealed that single dominant gene is responsible for white rust resistance. Potential of molecular markers in developing white rust resistant genotypes is proved under present study.
MEDIATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE MODERN MUSEUM
Authors: Kliuchko Yuliia
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this article is to reveal and generalise the essence of museum mediation under the conditions of modern museum space; to examine the mediation as a form of educational activity of the museum. The research methodology involves the use of such methods as analysis, systematisation and generalisation to identify the concept of museum mediation in the context of the educational activity of the museum institution. Taking into account the current state of museum studies in Ukraine where mediation as a form of educational activity is on the initial stage of development in museums and museum-type institutions, this research systematises and generalises the basic theoretical achievements; it is demonstrated that at the present stage the topic of research has not yet been comprehensively displayed in the national scientific literature. The mediation is defined and characterized as an innovative form of educational activity in museums in Ukraine. Conclusions. It has been found that today for the museum as one of the centres of communication in the cultural space the important result of its activity is the establishment of the stable and constructive dialogue with its audience. It is determined that modern museology regards the mediation as a specific form of communication at the intersection of the main directions of activity: scientific-stock, research, exposition and education. The study has confirmed that a field for positive understanding of the parties (exposition space, museum expert, visitor), for search of the new options acceptable for all participants of communication is created in the process of museum mediation. Mediation as a form of educational activity of the museum facilitates the mobilization of different methods, means and technologies for updating a museum item and presenting it to a visitor. The result is the formation of personal attitude towards the historical context, which can inspire the process of self-knowledge and give the reason to consider the museum as a unique cultural institution where through mediation self-knowledge and cognition of the surrounding reality are realised. The expediency of introducing mediation as a form of educational activity in domestic museums is justified.
CULTURAL DIMENSION OF THE UKRAINIAN MEDIA SPACE IN INTERACTION WITH THE AMERICAN MODEL OF NEWS REPORTING
Authors: Krasnenko Oleksii
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the article is to determine the influence of American news reporting on the current state of the media space in Ukraine within the cultural aspect. The research methodology provides a cultural approach, which includes the analysis of changes in Ukrainian society and the transformation of news reporting. Reporter methods were used to perceive and interpret news and the journalist’s news work. The analytical approach has helped to identify the influence of the American model of news reporting on the intellectual culture of Ukraine. The modelling method was applied for impact analysis of Ukrainian news reporting future model within the media space. Comparative analysis was used to compare American and Ukrainian models of news reporting. The scientific novelty is that for the first time, the cultural aspect of American model impact on the modern Ukrainian media space was studied and the future model of Ukrainian news reporting in the media space was predicted. Conclusions. It has been proven that with the project influence, media culture reaches a new level in cooperation with the media. Mass culture and postmodern media discourse have become attributes of contemporary Ukrainian culture. The entry of the news genre into a new phase of development allows us to qualify them as a subsystem that is the object of influence of the culture of society, and as its subject. At the same time, the media is a channel that influences cultural priorities and changes in the attitude of mind. And, the genesis of Ukrainian news reporting, as a subsystem of culture, has added new qualities that have signs of autonomy, secrecy and generalisation.
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AS A FORM AND MEANS OF THE DIALOGUE OF CULTURES
Authors: Krasovskyi Serhii
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the article is to identify the role and importance of international tourism in the process of the dialogue of cultures. The research methodology is based on the application of general scientific methods, as well as activity-based and systembased approaches, which made it possible to study scientific publications on this issue. The scientific novelty lies in the analytical evaluation of the role and importance of international tourism in the process of intercultural dialogue. In particular, it is emphasized that international tourism in today’s globalized world is becoming one of the most effective ways of expanding the interaction of the representatives of different cultures, a practical method of principles of the cooperation at the international level. Conclusions. International tourism, as a peculiar means of human inculturation, clearly demonstrates the dominant features of contemporary world processes, including multiculturalism, mass displacement of people, creation of new cultural communities, cultural integration and mobility. These processes not only make possible regular contacts between the representatives of different cultures, but also determine the features of intercultural communication. Effectively responding to rapid social changes, constantly increasing human needs, offering new ways to meet them, international tourism becomes both a factor and a kind of intercultural communication, a form and means of dialogue between cultures. International tourism effectively implements the function of interpersonal communication, the interaction of carriers of certain cultural values and ideological stereotypes. International tourism builds relationships of trust and understanding, coordinates the shared values of different cultural communities, and, therefore, is a tool for establishing the dialogue between cultures. The above mentioned allows us to state that the effectiveness of international tourism, which today is perceived not only as a way of providing leisure activities of a person, but involves relaxation and self-realisation of an individual, his adaptation to the changing realities of the world.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN CANADA
Authors: Rybinska Yuliia , Hlazkova Iryna , Chervenko Oksana , Ponochovna-Rysak Taisiia , Guba Larysa
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the article is to cover the highlights of multicultural education in Canada, analyse its connection with cultural diversity, multiculturalism and education. The methodology of the survey is based on such methods as study, analysis and generalization which helped to examine the nature of multiculturalism and multicultural education in Canada, and analytical methods that were used to analyze scientific papers in education, culture, art, and history. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the justification of multicultural background and educational process in contemporary Canadian society and analysis of a multi-factor paradigm of the multicultural school environment. It is found out that multiculturalism promotes racial and ethnic harmony and crosscultural understanding, the goal of which is not the division, but the preservation of unity, and encourages all Canadians to integrate into their society and take an active part in its social, cultural, economic and political affairs. Conclusions. It is shown how Canadian education destroys the narrative that people from different cultures cannot live alongside each other in peace and prosperity. Multicultural education tries to create an aware citizen with a global view of life, one who will promote an appreciation for cultural diversity, social equality, racial harmony, and national cohesiveness. It also assumes that the ways in which students learn and think are deeply influenced by their cultural identity and heritage. It is proved that multicultural education will be more successful if it is based on principles of multiculturalism, multicultural awareness and the fundamental skills needed for living in a multicultural world.
INTERACTION OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN THE PROCESS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDYING AT HIGHER EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Authors: Sarnovska Nataliia
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the article is to examine and demonstrate some features of a foreign language studying as a means of intercultural communication, to prove that for effective communication in a foreign language it is necessary not only to possess this language at a sufficient level but also to be familiar with the culture of its native speakers. Professional competence of the new formation specialists requires having the knowledge, abilities, skills for the establishment of dialogue and mutual understanding with foreign partners at a high professional level, and thus the establishment of dialogue between cultures; tolerant attitude towards linguistic and cultural differences interlocutor, a misunderstanding that cannot be avoided time of communication with representatives of another culture. The research methodology includes study, analysis and generalisation with the purpose to demonstrate the evidence of an inextricable link of culture and language in the study of foreign languages. The scientific novelty is to show new features of English as a foreign language, because new technologies, modern methods of communication, slang, global problems, global culture, other foreign languages lead to lexicalsemantic changes in the vocabulary of the language and its completion, as evidenced by the examples from the media given in the article; demonstrate key concepts of cultural literacy and consider some theoretical and practical issues related to improving cultural literacy in learning foreign languages. In the work, the author believes that when studying a foreign language, it is necessary to pay special attention to the characteristic features of modern vocabulary related to the increasing role of the Internet and other information technologies, and offers methods for developing communicative competence, taking into account the development of intercultural communication. Conclusions. The work proves that fluency in a foreign language is not achieved thanks to the knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation skills or the ability to translate, but through foreign culture cognition. In the process of teaching, the focus is on the need to practice the use of a foreign language as a means of intercultural communication. The process of foreign languages teaching should be reviewed and optimised, taking into account trends in the development of intercultural communication in a multicultural world.
LEGAL REGULATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMME FORMAT AS A MEDIA PRODUCT
Authors: Zaitseva Anastasiia
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the article is to analyse the making and development of legal regulation for television format as a unique media product, as well as the means of its copyright protection. The article uses general scientific and special research methods as the method of theoretical generalisation, the method of analogies and the method of comparative analysis. Referring to the comparative and historical-typological methods, this article is an analysis of the means of legal safeguard, within the framework of intellectual property rights, of television programme format with the corresponding features and functions. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that we have analysed the definitions of the television format concept and studied the state of legal regulation in the world and Ukraine. Conclusions. Thus, in modern foreign and domestic scientific use, there are several definitions for the format of a television programme. Still, this term does not have legislation framework, which negatively affects the legal regulation. However, the legal ambiguity of the definition of “format” gives rise to numerous debates, which can be divided into several categories: the first one sorts out TV format as an idea or a concept, which, according to the legislation of many countries of the world, is not subject to legal protection; to the second one – in the form of a list of specific rules, which are divided into invariable elements of the programme; to the third one – the affinity of the television programme format and literary works; to the fourth one – the conclusions of the Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA), which provided 20 practical pieces of advice how to protect the format. It should be noted that the legal issues of the TV format are assigned to the norms of national legislation, and this is not in every instance effective. At the same time, the modern national legislation provides legal protection for works that are expressed in a physical form and are original and does not extends to any ideas, theories, principles, methods, procedures, processes, systems, methods, concepts, discoveries, even if they are expressed, described, explained, illustrated in work. However, the television programme format cannot be represented only as a copyright object. In our opinion, based on international judicial practice, it is quite logical to provide the television programme with copyright protection and to sign a non-disclosure agreement on any information related to the work on the TV format. This step is an efficient mean and field-proven.