bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors of extension of тea subculture in different societies
Authors: Гром І. С.
Published: September 2019

The article is devoted to the problem of eco-geographical, socio-economic and socio-political factors of distribution of the tea subculture in various societies. As a result of the study, the author concluded that consumption of tea is a concomitant of a social structure that corresponds to liberal types of economic systems or to more archaic authoritarian regimes, or a combination of them (as in the case of China). This suggests that these societies encourage and distribute the tea subculture either as a result of the influence of the metropolises (Kenya and Nigeria), or patrimonial authoritarian regimes, or are on the agrarian or industrial developmental stage. In general, the promotion of a conservative type of development of society with traditional technologies and belated modernization corresponds to high rates of tea consumption. Transitional (transitory) societies with multiple social identities (which takes place either through multi-ethnicity, multi-confessionality, multiculturalism, consociality, etc.) also tend to increase the consumption of tea. At the same time, in the dissemination of the tea subculture, the researcher must also take into account a number of climatic, geographic and environmental factors, in particular: the permissibility / unresolved food problem; availability / unavailability of sources of drinking water of physiologically minimal utility; aridity / humidity of the climate. Socio-economic factors in the distribution of the tea subculture include harvesting and forced modernization, while maintaining archaic political institutions; high rates of social polarity / inequalities, from which the lower classes stratified the morality of intolerance towards dependents; significant discrepancies in the standard of living of territorial communities that were formed on the colonial periphery; an insignificant place of the middle class in the social structure, accompanying the inequality of material and financial and educational capital.
Television as an instrument of consciousness transformation of modern man
Authors: Літінська Н. В.
Published: September 2019

This article is dedicated to the transforming influence of television on consciousness of modern man. Forall this we paid a particular attention to those aspects of its moderative effect which had not been enough studiedand reflected in a wide spectrum of materials.First of all, the reasons of TV popularity as the most perfect and reflective means to date of socio-cultural lifeof the society such as an inclusion of all the sections of the population, address to the emotional human sphereand use of universal cinema language have been considered.The telemoderation of human consciousness in the sphere of formation of his/her basic cultural and socialknowledge is of special significance for us. With this purpose we studied in the article a positive moderating roleas well as a negative one of such forms of the contact with the audience as serials, talk shows or aestheticizingTV programmes.At the same time, the main accent was given to the hidden forms of TV influence. The major conclusion basedon the research of competent authors such as mediaphilosopher H. McLuhan and psychiatrist J. O’Keeffe is in thatTV images organize a multiscaled reformation of thinking processes in human brain. The activization of his/hercreative right cerebral hemisphere and percepting perfection become the result of this productive moderation.The telemoderation of emotional human sphere is not of lesser importance. The analysis of researchoutcomes made by the German mediapsychologist Winterhoff-Spurk confirms the positive significance of TVcontent, especially one of horror genre, for increasing a general level of interior motivation. However, the resultsof experiments of quite a number of other researchers proclaim a negative moderation aspect by the telecastsbeing permeated with sense of alarm and fear because the negative feelings accumulate in the subconsciousnessthat raises a level of social and personal anxiety. The research outcomes on latent TV influence upon human physiology and at the same time upon his/herpersonal activity proved to be the most important. The conclusions of multiple experiments collected by theresearcher R. Patzlaff state that a TV review disconnects the proper activity of eyes, provokes its immobilitythat also decreases the interior activity. This aspect has a particular importance in the development of a child’sintellect and his/her verbal organs because the TV role in his/her life grew immeasurably. So the unlimitedcontact of the child with the screen results in the problem of development of his/her speech because any dialogueis not supposed to be here.The conclusion motivates the necessity of thorough study of negative aspects of telemoderation with thepurpose of minimizing its nonproductive effect.
STEM-education in the mirror of sociological research
Authors: Бутурліна О. В. , Лисоколенко Т. В. , Довгаль С. А.
Published: September 2019

The article is devoted to the research of trends and mechanisms of STEM-innovations implementationin Ukraine. STEM – a series or sequence of educational programs designed to solve the problem of thescientific and engineering specialists lack for high-tech industries and raise the competitiveness of thestate. It is a priority in state policy towards economy strengthening and state social order to the educationalsector. Consequently, relevance of STEM in the modern European institutional space is beyond doubt. Inthis regard, attention is focused on measuring the understanding of STEM and its essence, on the prospectsand difficulties of implementing these social technologies in Ukrainian realities. The paper presents theresults of quantitative research conducted on the basis of author’s methodologies, members of teachingstaff, student youth, expert group and parents of high school students. On the basis of conducted monitoringresults calculation, comparing the answers of different categories of respondents, the authors attempt tosummarize the STEM technologies state in modern Ukrainian society and come to the conclusion that theimplementation of relevant innovations contributes to the dissemination of dialogue among all participantsin the educational process, parents and potential employers. Conducted research makes it possible to statethe following. Educators of experimental educational institutions have a sufficiently high level of motivationto innovate, open to cooperation and understand the importance of innovations in the modern Ukrainianschool. STEM topics of interest to students are clearly outlined. Therefore, the majorities of polled studentssupport the STEM direction and understand its prospects but do not understand in what sphere and wherethey will work in the future, even choosing the STEM profession. The results of the study showed thatmodern parents are motivated to influence the future profession choice their own children. However, thedirect parents’ influence on the future profession choosing is limited because a significant number of highschool students have their own opinion on this issue, which is in part or does not coincide, with parents.STEM innovations create a new space for a steady dialogue between educators, parents and employers forthe development of the economies of the states and engage youth in STEM industry.
Introduction: The Westminster Confession in the Church of Scotland today
Authors: Fergusson David
Published: September 2019

The papers that follow originate from a conference held by the Church of Scotland’s Theological Forum at New College, Edinburgh on 8 May 2019. The conference was organised as part of ongoing discussions resulting from the 2018 General Assembly’s instruction to the Forum to revisit issues related to the church’s confessional position.
Recovering Reformed catholicity
Authors: Carson Stafford
Published: September 2019

This article begins by outlining some of the questions raised within the Church of Scotland in recent decades concerning the role and value of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) as the church’s subordinate standard. In addressing these, the article asserts that the content and teaching of the WCF continue to be relevant for Reformed churches today. By examining the work that went into the drafting of the WCF, the article argues that the cohesive picture of Reformed orthodoxy and catholicity that the WCF presents has immense practical value for contemporary ministry and church renewal in a challenging cultural moment.
A subordinate standard: Where next?
Authors: Fergusson David
Published: September 2019

This article presents seven theses about the status of the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) as the subordinate standard of the Church of Scotland, charting the nature of the problems the church has had with the WCF, (ultimately unsuccessful) attempts to accommodate the views of those who took issue with it, and renewed efforts in recent years to revisit the confessional identity of the church. It outlines the functions of the WCF, considers some possible ways forward, and looks forward to a renewed appreciation of the confession.
No Medical Student Left Behind: A Study to Examine the Effects of Structured Step 1 Support within our Curriculum
Authors: Sachs Arlene , Barker Blake , Mihalic Angela , Sendelbach Dorothy , Wortham Carol , Rege Robert
Published: September 2019

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Introduction:The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (UT Southwestern) developed a required, pass/fail Step 1 preparation course in conjunction with their new curriculum to support students with structure, encouragement, and accountability. This study examined the Step 1 performance of students who have taken the prep course after completing pre-clinical coursework and factors which predicted outcomes. Methods: Data were collected between January 2017 and July 2018 from 453 2nd-year medical students enrolled in the six week course. Multilinear regression and Chi-squared analysis were performed to compare pre-clinical course performance with Step 1 readiness and outcomes. Results: Average course final exam scores and CBSSA results were significantly and directly associated with Step 1 scores. Pre-clinical exam performance, practice exam scores at the beginning of the Step 1 preparation period and an increase in practice exam scores over the study period correlated with Step 1 performance. The percent pass rates and mean scores in 2017 were at 97% and 235, but in 2018, no student failed Step 1 (100% pass rate), and the mean score rose to 239. Discussion and Conclusion: A structured Step 1 Prep Course was well-accepted by students. Exam performance can be predicted from pre-clerkship performance and progress made during the course on practice exams and early intervention for at-risk students can improve performance of at-risk students.
Utilising Survivor Stories in Domestic Abuse Education for Medical Students
Authors: Cox Rebecca , Moore Jane
Published: September 2019

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Background1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, potentially leading to physical, psychological, and social problems. There has been increasing research showing doctors need to improve identification of domestic abuse and respond appropriately upon disclosure. There is growing evidence for patient-based teaching, using experiences to increase understanding, empathy, and exposure for students.MethodsWe retrospectively compared student feedback on an existing lecture and domestic abuse videos given to 5th year medical students in their obstetrics and gynaecology placement, to a format involving the original lecture and videos plus a survivor in person discussing her story.Results109 students returned questionnaires. The results showed an improvement overall in 2017 across all questions. In 2017 95.5% of the students strongly agreed that the session improved their understanding of domestic violence, compared to 50% in 2014. In 2017 90.1% of students strongly agreed the session was interesting compared to 48.7% in 2014. Qualitative data recorded positive comments such as "Personal account of DA in the group was really eye-opening, and I feel this really improved my understanding." DiscussionEngaging survivors of domestic abuse could help improve teaching and improve understanding in medical students.
Guest Editorial: Making the Most of Our Materials
Authors: EDGE JACQUELINE
Published: September 2019

Recent advances in energy technology are driven by the need to mitigate climate change and find sustainable, non-polluting ways to power our communities. However, a large proportion of the impact arises from the materials used to make energy devices () and it is therefore important to generate and use materials effectively, while finding ways to minimise waste, energy use and harmful chemicals during device fabrication. This editorial describes the materials science toolbox for making the most of our resources.
Low-Distortion Social Welfare Functions
Authors: Benadè Gerdus , Procaccia Ariel D. , Qiao Mingda
Published: September 2019

Work on implicit utilitarian voting advocates the design of preference aggregation methods that maximize utilitarian social welfare with respect to latent utility functions, based only on observed rankings of the alternatives. This approach has been successfully deployed in order to help people choose a single alternative or a subset of alternatives, but it has previously been unclear how to apply the same approach to the design of social welfare functions, where the desired output is a ranking. We propose to address this problem by assuming that voters’ utilities for rankings are induced by unknown weights and unknown utility functions, which, moreover, have a combinatorial (subadditive) structure. Despite the extreme lack of information about voters’ preferences, we show that it is possible to choose rankings such that the worst-case gap between their social welfare and that of the optimal ranking, called distortion, is no larger (up to polylogarithmic factors) than the distortion associated with much simpler problems. Through experiments, we identify practical methods that achieve nearoptimal social welfare on average.
Partial Verification as a Substitute for Money
Authors: Ceppi Sofia , Kash Ian , Frongillo Rafael
Published: September 2019

Recent work shows that we can use partial verification instead of money to implement truthful mechanisms. In this paper we develop tools to answer the following question. Given an allocation rule that can be made truthful with payments, what is the minimal verification needed to make it truthful without them? Our techniques leverage the geometric relationship between the type space and the set of possible allocations.
Very Hard Electoral Control Problems
Authors: Fitzsimmons Zack , Hemaspaandra Edith , Hoover Alexander , Narváez David E.
Published: September 2019

It is important to understand how the outcome of an election can be modified by an agent with control over the structure of the election. Electoral control has been studied for many election systems, but for all these systems the winner problem is in P, and so control is in NP. There are election systems, such as Kemeny, that have many desirable properties, but whose winner problems are not in NP. Thus for such systems control is not in NP, and in fact we show that it is typically complete for ∑p2 (i.e., NPNP, the second level of the polynomial hierarchy). This is a very high level of complexity. Approaches that perform quite well for solving NP problems do not necessarily work for ∑p2-complete problems. However, answer set programming is suited to express problems in ∑p2, and we present an encoding for Kemeny control.
On the Distortion Value of the Elections with Abstention
Authors: Ghodsi Mohammad , Latifian Mohamad , Seddighin Masoud
Published: September 2019

In Spatial Voting Theory, distortion is a measure of how good the winner is. It is proved that no deterministic voting mechanism can guarantee a distortion better than 3, even for simple metrics such as a line. In this study, we wish to answer the following question: how does the distortion value change if we allow less motivated agents to abstain from the election?We consider an election with two candidates and suggest an abstention model, which is a more general form of the abstention model proposed by Kirchgässner (2003). We define the¨ concepts of the expected winner and the expected distortion to evaluate the distortion of an election in our model. Our results fully characterize the distortion value and provide a rather complete picture of the model.
Deep Bayesian Trust: A Dominant and Fair Incentive Mechanism for Crowd
Authors: Goel Naman , Faltings Boi
Published: September 2019

An important class of game-theoretic incentive mechanisms for eliciting effort from a crowd are the peer based mechanisms, in which workers are paid by matching their answers with one another. The other classic mechanism is to have the workers solve some gold standard tasks and pay them according to their accuracy on gold tasks. This mechanism ensures stronger incentive compatibility than the peer based mechanisms but assigning gold tasks to all workers becomes inefficient at large scale. We propose a novel mechanism that assigns gold tasks to only a few workers and exploits transitivity to derive accuracy of the rest of the workers from their peers’ accuracy. We show that the resulting mechanism ensures a dominant notion of incentive compatibility and fairness.
Computing the Yolk in Spatial Voting Games without Computing Median Lines
Authors: Gudmundsson Joachim , Wong Sampson
Published: September 2019

The yolk is an important concept in spatial voting games: the yolk center generalises the equilibrium and the yolk radius bounds the uncovered set. We present near-linear time algorithms for computing the yolk in the plane. To the best of our knowledge our algorithm is the first that does not precompute median lines, and hence is able to break the best known upper bound of O(n4/3) on the number of limiting median lines. We avoid this requirement by carefully applying Megiddo’s parametric search technique, which is a powerful framework that could lead to faster algorithms for other spatial voting problems.
Renovación generacional mediante la formación para el emprendimiento en la zona cafetera del norte del Tolima
Authors: Rivera-González Miguel Ángel , Rubiano-Aranzales Edicson
Published: September 2019

El proyecto de renovación generacional para la sostenibilidad de la caficultura en el norte del Tolima inicia como una estrategia diseñada por la Cooperativa de Caficultores del Norte del Tolima (Cafinorte), orientada a detener la masiva migración de los jóvenes campesinos a la ciudad. Promueve la participación de la comunidad rural —especialmente de estudiantes— en la construcción y cohesión del tejido social, mediante un proceso de educación y formación en el cual el joven descubre el potencial de oportunidades que le brinda su finca como organización y empresa. El contexto en el cual se desarrolla la investigación se determina por el radio de acción de la cooperativa en los municipios de Fresno —sede principal de Cafinorte—, Herveo, Palocabildo y Falán, ubicados en el departamento del Tolima. La educación y la formación conforman el proceso que determina el emprendimiento, la cultura asociativa y la empresarialidad solidaria, con el apoyo de las escuelas y colegios rurales del área de influencia de la cooperativa, la cual, orientada al cambio de paradigmas aprendidos de sus progenitores, permite que interpreten su realidad y encuentren alternativas posibles que hagan productivas sus fincas.
Perilaku Moral Remaja dalam Perspektif Budaya
Authors: Rizal Yenni
Published: September 2019

This study aims to describe adolescent morality behavior within culture perspective. The used instrument to identify adolescent morality behavior is morality behavior scale which the aspects are researched such as cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. The participant in this research are adolescent in age 15 to 18 at Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri 8 Pontianak, West Kalimantan. The researcher applied quantitative research during the research procedure. The analysis data is implemented that utilize SPSS program; the result shows that respondent indicated adolescent morality behavior tendency based on gender. Adolescent morality behavior, based on result of research, categorizedfemale in reaching higher score than male for three aspects are cognitive, affective, and psychomotor which cognitive as the highest one. To conclude this research, is the gender as one of culture construct that explained either female or male adolescent has difference in morality behavior.
Budaya Kreatif dalam Konsep dan Pengembangan
Authors: Susanto Eko
Published: September 2019

This study is an attempt to understand the concept of culture as a creative and cultural influence of external factors in fostering creativity. Culture is believed to be one of the aspects that can facilitate the growth of individual creativity. Creative culture as behavior, activity or way of life of a person or group of people embedded within it an element of novelty to life effective, communicative and refer to attitudes toward the social situation and the phenomenon of life. This study attempted to reveal the dominance of internal and external forces that encourage individual creativity. Of the 198 participants were high school students known that the external aspect dominates 63% as the force that drives one's creativity. Socializing creative culture from an early age is expected to facilitate the growth of creativity in the individual.
Kompetensi Multikultural Konselor pada Kebudayaan Suku Dayak Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Riswanto Dody , Mappiare-AT Andi , Irtadji Mohammad
Published: September 2019

The aim of this research is to comprehend multicultural competency of counselor in Dayak tribe in the Middle Kalimantan with etnography type. The data analysis that used is data and analysis triangulation towards culture theme.  Accordingly, the culture values of Dayak ethnic that reflects on Huma Betang filosophy consists of four main values, they are togetherness, honesty, equality and tolerance. They are aimed to actualize society life of the Middle Kalimantan that full of peace, safety and harmony. Counselor absorps the culture values to actualize multikultural competency on counselor.
Performance Culture as an Enhancement Aspect of Counselor Professional Competency
Authors: Kiswanto Andi
Published: September 2019

The aim of this study is to find out the performance culture of teachers guidance and counseling in schools that become aspects of professional competence booster. The scope of this study covers five dimensions of performance culture: Power distance, Uncertainty avoidance, individualism-collectivism, masculinity-femininity, and time orientation. The method used is descriptive analysis. The results of this study are to show low criteria in dimension Power distance, height in the dimension of uncertainty avoidance, is collectivism, femininity and has long-term oriented time.
Peace Values in Bugis and Makassar Perspective
Authors: Buchori Sahril , Fakhri Nurfitriany
Published: September 2019

This study aims to produce a description of the values of peace based on the perspectives of Bugis and Makassar ethnic figures. The scope of the study includes the values of peace within the Bugis pappaseng and Makassar's pappasang, as well as other values of peace as the basis of living together. The research method used is qualitative descriptive that describes the peaceful cultural values of the Bugis and Makassar. Data collection in the form of interview and documentation (study of literature). Participants in this study amounted to five figures from the Bugis and Makassar. The results of the study show that Bugis and Makassar have peaceful values as the foundation and guidelines for Bugis and Makassar people to live together in peace. The values of peace of Bugis and Makassar ethnic in the form of values of mutual respect, respect, mutual admonition, mutual respect, affection, loving god, unity, cooperation, and mutual cooperation.
Cultural Learning of Rejang Ethnic
Authors: Hartini Hartini
Published: September 2019

The aim of this study resulted in a description of the learning culture of the Rejang ethnic. The scope of the study includes: 1) description of the learning culture of Rejang, 2) description of cultural differences in learning of Rejang tribe by gender, and study program 3) The implications of learning culture on the guidance of academic flow in improving students' curiosity in learning. The method used in this study is cross sectional survey with quantitative approach with stages of spreading the questionnaire to Rejang students in science (IPA) and IPS majors in SMA Negeri 2 Curup, Rejang Lebong regency which amounted to 79 students and then analyzed by using T test. The usefulness of this study is as a basis for developing academic flow guidance strategy in improving student curiosity in learning.
Tolerance in the Piil Pesenggiri of Lampung Society
Authors: Mujiyati Mujiyati
Published: September 2019

This study aims to produce a description within the meaning of tolerance in piil pesenggiri Lampung society. The scope of the study includes: 1) an overview of tolerance of Lampung society; 2) Description of the meaning of tolerance in piil pesenggiri Lampung society; 3) the value of tolerance in guidance and counseling. This research uses a qualitative approach with the descriptive method. Participants were determined by purposive sampling, among other's traditional leaders (one person), community leaders (two people), and academics (three people) engaged in research in Lampung society. The research conducted, namely: 1) researchers construct the meaning of tolerance in pill pesenggiri passenger based on theory and research results; 2) the researcher clarifies to the participants (customary figures, community leaders, and academics) to constructions made through interviews; 3) the researcher performs data analysis by data reduction; and 4) the researcher conducts an interpretation of the constructs based on upon the results of the data analysis. Based on the results of data interpretation, the resulting definition of tolerance in piil pesenggiri is the recognition of the rights of others that are different from the cultural norms of Lampung culture applied in social life in the form of appreciating the difference, open and accept the opinions of others, caring, and give freedom to others in acting.
Work Ethic Values in Pappaseng and its Implications for Career Guidance in Schools
Authors: Syahril Syahril
Published: September 2019

The aims of this study was to reveal the work ethic values in the Bugis tribal pappaseng and the implications of work ethic values in pappaseng in career guidance. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. The location of the study was conducted in Bone and Wajo District, South Sulawesi. Data collection is done through interviews with the number of respondents as many as four people consisting of two cultural people, one community leader and one academic. The results showed that Pappaseng reso, getteng, lempu, green tea idi’pa najaji, sipakainge, sipakatau, sipakalebbi, sipakainge malilu, mali siparappe, rebba sipatokkong, and siri were work ethic values in pappaseng which had implications for the development of career guidance services for student.
Students Marriage Readiness Based on Cultural Background
Authors: Elfira Ninil
Published: September 2019

This study is an attempt to describe the cultural factors in marital readiness. Marital readiness is an important point in creating happiness in domestic life. This research tries to reveal the marital readiness of student based on cultural background. The study was conducted by using the scale of marital readiness instrument, on 57 students with Minangkabau cultural background and Malay culture with data analysis using one way Anova. The results of the analysis illustrate that there are significant differences in marital readiness between students with Minangkabau cultural background and Malay culture. Where minangkabau superior to Malay culture. So that the need for training or intervention to be able to develop the marital readiness.
Profile of Cultural Humility in College Students
Authors: Subhi Muhamad Rifa’i
Published: September 2019

This study aims to describe the profile of cultural humility in the students. The scope of this study includes the positive characteristic characteristics, and negative characteristic reflecting superiority and making assumptions. The results of the study indicate that the profile of cultural humility in each student can not be separated from activities or activities in everyday life. This shows that cultural humility is an ability that is not automatically owned by individuals. A special development program is required for cultural humility to be mastered well by potential counselors. One of these is the personal humility development guidance program. Through the guidance program is expected to grow cultural humility which eventually can be obtained endpoint of cultural humility in the form of the character of flexibility or humility of the individual when interacting with others.
Religious Experience as A Personal Guidance Base
Authors: Wahidin Wahidin , Supriatna Mamat
Published: September 2019

The relationship between religion and culture will shape personally, where the interaction of both is reflected through religious experience. The purpose of this study was to analyze the students' religious experiences at Ma'had Ali IAIN Salatiga in various cultures and ethnicities. The formulation of this study problem is how students' religious experiences in Ma'had Ali IAIN Salatiga are in different cultures and ethnicities? The research method used is qualitative method, with data collection technique in the form of questionnaire and interview. To analyze the data used content analysis, while the results of the study described in narrative-descriptive.
Psychological Flexibility Research Trends
Authors: Alrefi Alrefi
Published: September 2019

This research was aimed to see the research trend psychological flexibility last ten years. The literature review investigated research trend published in international journals, method in research problems, research method, and result of the research. Therefore, the researcher hope this research can contribute positively to the development of guidance and counseling faculty and can be one of the research development sources in the implementation of guidance and counseling services.
MIRANDO AL CIELO. El ritual de la plantada y tala del chopo en las fiestas mayores de Vallfogona de Balaguer (Lleida)
Authors: TAHULL FORT Joan , MONTERO PLAZA Iolanda , PLENS  GIRAL Merçè
Published: September 2019

En la investigación se pretende describir, analizar y reflexionar desde una perspectiva social, cultural y antropológica la plantada y tala del chopo en las dos fiestas mayores de Vallfogona de Balaguer (Lleida). Lleva realizándose desde hace más de un siglo. Los habitantes se interesan y participan activamente en el ritual, está integrado en sus vidas y lo consideran algo esencial, específico y único del pueblo y digno de conservar. Se analiza el ritual a partir de las valoraciones, interpretaciones y reflexiones de los vecinos, protagonistas y conocedores de la tradición. Se han realizado 10 entrevistas en profundidad a diferentes personas relacionadas con el evento, desde organizadores, colaboradores y seguidores de diferentes edades. Además los investigadores han participado activamente en las fiestas en diferentes años, realizando observación participante.
Organization of Scientific Research at the Universities: State and Development
Authors: Korolova T.
Published: September 2019

The article is devoted to the analysis of one of the main factors of the modern development of Ukraine – the scientific provision of the innovative character of the socio-economic development of Ukraine. The main attention is paid to the analysis of scientific activity in the field of higher education..The system of higher education, along with the provision of a staffing component of the innovative economy, serves as a connecting link that combines education, science and production into a single whole..Organization of scientific work at the universities differs from the one at the academic and industry research organizations because the use and implementation of research results at universities takes place directly in the process of education and improvement of personnel training. This determines the specific problems of management and organization of research work in the higher education institutions. The article reveals the negative changes that have taken place in the scientific sector over the past 20 years. Analysis of development of the scientific sphere data, their comparison with the data of developed countries indicate that the main reason for reducing the amount of scientific research, the number of scientific institutions, the number of scientists was a decrease in the funding of science. The main attention is paid to the analysis of scientific activity in the field of higher education, which concentrates most of the country’s scientific potential. The organization of scientific work in institutions of higher education and the effectiveness of its management structures are researched. The main modern problems of the university science development are formulated, their content is disclosed and ways of overcoming the crisis phenomena in the scientific sector of higher education are formulated.
The Role of European Integration in Ensuring Economic Security
Authors: Stavytskyy A.
Published: September 2019

The paper considers the issue of ensuring the level of economic security in Europe. Based on the panel gravity model, a regression was estimated for 49 European countries for 1991–2017. The investigation tested six different hypothesis about the channels of dissimilation of economic security level in Europe. The results provided an opportunity to determine the factors affecting the spread of a high level of economic security to neighbouring countries. It was stated that some factors play an important role in the process of exchanging best practices, technologies, human capital, etc. In particular, such factors can be mentioned: the economic security index of the neighbouring country, the difference in the indices of economic security between countries, the distance between countries, the existence of common borders, the country’s participation in the European Union, the introduction of the euro in the country. It was shown that European countries have not yet exhausted the potential of developing their own economic security. For example, the expansion of the European Union, of course, subject to the principles of its functioning, can increase the general security level by about 1,5 %. Also, it was stated that distances cease to play a decisive role for the spreading the technologies, goods, services. This means that taking into account the development of Europe’s transport infrastructure, it is possible to quickly disseminate the latest trends in economic security among countries. Economic growth and equalization in economic conditions offset the differences between countries. The growth of the economic security index in neighbouring countries is sufficiently significant. Thus, it is beneficial for all countries to have prosperous neighbours around them. At the same time, an increase in the economic security index is possible only with a significant increase in competition.
ANALYSIS THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF THE LARGEST COMPANIES IN LEADING INDUSTRIES OF RUSSIAN ECONOMY BASED AT THE HIERARCHICAL APPROACH AND INTEGRAL RATING
Authors: Vygodchikova I. Yu.
Published: September 2019

Problem of analyzing the competitive advantages of companies is relevant in modern conditions due to rapid development the information technologies that play leading role in competition. Competitiveness of large Russian companies depends on three main factors: company's image in the foreign market, demand for products in inside market, the level of financial condition the company. For industries such as oil-gas industry, electricity, transport, banking sector, the level of development is determined by two indicators: volume of sales and company's profit. The article developed method for building integral rating of competitiveness using hierarchical procedure and the selected priority of indicators. Author recommend use this approach for building rating of competitiveness the most important companies in Russia.
Paz justa y redistribución: un argumento deontológico en contextos de grave desigualdad
Authors: Ardila Arévalo Camilo Andrés
Published: September 2019

Este artículo presenta una línea argumentativa de orden deontológico para la inclusión de discusiones socioeconómicas en la transición hacia la paz al interior de sociedades con graves problemas de marginación y pobreza, como Colombia. Para tal fin, el artículo discute un argumento intrínseco más allá de los acostumbrados fundamentos relativos al posible resurgimiento o prolongación de la violencia en caso de no abordarse adecuadamente la severa desigualdad. La discusión se desarrolla en el marco teórico que da sustento al concepto de paz justa y a los principios de justicia después de la guerra.
El Estado soberano y sus límites: lectura en clave liberal de la teoría estatal en Thomas Hobbes
Authors: Restrepo Tamayo John Fernando , Ruiz Romero Gabriel Alberto
Published: September 2019

Este artículo evalúa la lectura clásica de la teoría del Estado de Hobbes en tanto modelo de una forma absolutista de gobierno en el que el soberano tiene un poder ilimitado. Así, esta investigación revisa los tres postulados principales que sostienen dicha lectura, a saber: la maldad natural de los hombres en el estado de naturaleza, la idea de que el soberano debe inspirar entre sus súbditos un terror ilimitado para prevalecer y la idea según la cual los súbditos le deben obediencia ciega al Estado soberano. En el análisis de cada uno de estos postulados, el artículo efectúa una lectura inferencial y crítica de la teoría política de Hobbes, para así postular que allí está esbozado un sistema en el que el poder estatal tiene límites determinados por los derechos básicos de los individuos (especialmente a la vida y a la libertad). Esto último responde más a los fundamentos estructurales del ideario del Estado liberal que a los principios de un Estado despótico ilimitado.
Effectiveness of awareness lecture in improving the knowledge about learning disability among primary school teachers
Authors: T. Basim Ali C. , N. Fysal , A. Akhila Thasneem , S. Aswathy P.
Published: September 2019

Background: This study was done to assess the pre-existing knowledge about  Learning Disability (LD) among primary school teachers and the effect of awareness lecture on improving their skills in  early identification and remediation of LD among children having poor scholastic performance.Method: The study was conducted as a part of the IAP state President’s action plan 2018-2019 “VIBGYOR”. The study sample consisted of 709  primary school teachers of government schools in Malappuram district in Kerala. The teacher’s knowledge level on LD was assessed using a questionnaire following which an awareness class was given. Their knowledge level was assessed again at the end of the class.Results: There is a significant increase in knowledge level about learning disability among the teachers after the awareness lecture (p value<0.001).Conclusion: This study implicates the need for intensive training programmes to primary school teachers on learning disability so as to identify it at an early stage among children with poor scholastic performance.
Thyroid status in patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis: a South Indian cohort study
Authors: S. Bhaskaran , S. Sakthidasan , Shanmugam Lalitha , C. Suthakaran
Published: September 2019

Background: Hypothyroidism is common throughout the world and the prevalence of hypothyroidism is high in India. Ailment of thyroid function has been documented to occur at a higher rate in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those undergoing dialysis than in general population.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational clinical study in real time was carried out to assess the thyroid status in eighty-nine adult patients undergoing a 4 h three times weekly haemodialysis schedule in a rural tertiary referral hospital in South India. The status of the thyroid was monitored via Free T3 Free T4 and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone levels.Results: Subclinical hypothyroidism was common in patients undergoing haemodialysis. Although there was a negative correlation between the levels of thyroid hormones and other variables, it was clinically insignificant.Conclusions: The present study showed that abnormalities in thyroid function are high in patients undergoing haemodialysis and that there were no clinically significant correlation between the levels of thyroid hormones and clinical or biochemical characteristics.
Study comparing the clinical profile of patients with stroke in diabetic and non-diabetic patients
Authors: Kumar G. Sathish , Rajeswaran S. , Padmanaban U. B.
Published: September 2019

Background: A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done to determine the type of stroke. Diabetes mellitus is a well-recognized risk factor for ischemic stroke. The study was undertaken to assess the clinical characteristics, outcome pattern and to compare the pattern of stroke in diabetics and non-diabetics.Methods: An observational cross-sectional prospective study wherein a hundred stroke patients being admitted to MGMGH, Trichy were sampled and the clinical profile along with outcome is compared in diabetic and non- diabetic populations and the statistical significance of the same.Results: The proportion of patients with poor outcome following stroke was significantly higher in diabetics compared with non-diabetic patients being chi square value was 37.6514 and p value was found to be significantly less than 0.0001.Conclusions: The study resulted the large hemorrhages are twice as much common in the diabetic population compared to the non-diabetic population , the incidence increases with the chronicity of diabetes  and the outcome is superior in the non-diabetics compared to the diabetics admitted in Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, Tiruchirappalli,  Tamil Nadu, India.
Do acesso à justiça pleno do brasileiro perante a corte interamericana de Direitos Humanos
Authors: Siqueira Dirceu Pereira , De Marchi Giovanna Rosa Perin
Published: September 2019

Através da metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, com método indutivo, o presente artigo verificará a impossibilidade dos indivíduos, principalmente dos brasileiros, de ter o pleno acesso à justiça perante o Sistema Regional Americano de Proteção aos Direitos Humanos ante o impedimento de peticionamento direto e representação própria perante a Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos, o que constitui um obstáculo na proteção e efetivação dos próprios Direitos Humanos per se à eles consagrados, capaz de gerar o sentimento de insatisfação e injustiça, propondo-se, ao final, a evolução do Sistema, inspirado no Europeu como modelo, capaz de suprir essa falta de legitimação.
First report on echinocandin resistant Polish Candida isolates
Authors: Mroczyńska Martyna , Brillowska-Dabrowska Anna
Published: September 2019

Purpose: Candida spp. are ranked as one of the four major causative agents of fungal infections. The number of infections caused by Candida species resistant to fluconazole, which is applied as the first line drug in candidiasis treatment, increases every year. In such cases the application of echinocandin is necessary. Echinocandin susceptibility testing has become a routine laboratory practice in many countries due to the increasing frequency of clinical failures during treatment with these drugs. Methods: We performed anidulafungin, micafungin and caspofungin susceptibility testing according to the microdilution broth method on 240 Candida isolates collected in Polish hospitals. Results: We identified 12 isolates resistant to all echinocandins within 240 examined isolates. Moreover, 6 of the examined samples were identified as rare Candida species and among them we observed very high echinocandin MIC values. Conclusion: Our research proves that in Poland there is a problem of echinocandin resistance. Moreover, we identified two species of Candida which are rare causative agents of human infections, and there was no reported incidence of such infections in Poland until now.
Using LMS and Blended Learning in Designing a Course to Facilitate Foreign Language Learning
Authors: Gökgöz Gördeslioğlu Nihal , Ergün Yüzer Tüzün
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this study is to find out if the design of a course planned using language management systems, i. e. BlackBoard Learn, can improve the learning process and the effectiveness of a listening and speaking course investigating the perceptions of the learners. The study was conducted in the Listening and Speaking Course II during the second semester of the academic year 2019 at Koc University, Istanbul with 88 participants who started the academic year as false beginners. Despite their low proficiency level, the general expectation of the instructors and administration for learners is to pass the institutional proficiency exam within an academic year. Due to time constraints and pressure to help learners attain a higher proficiency level in a short time, the researchers decided to blend BlackBoardLearn into their course design to achieve “the optimal learning environment” as Marsh (2012) discussed. Based upon the research findings by Zhao (2003) that the use of technology alone may not produce the desired results, and the way it is used is more important, the researchers tried to design the course bearing in mind that factors such as “the delivery mode, task designs and materials, learners’ expectations and preferences”, (Alpala&Florez, 2011) may make a difference in the success of blending technology into language learning. Through the integration of online listening practice tasks and online speaking task submissions, the researchers tried to address the abovementioned issues in the course. In this way, they tried to create maximum exposure to the target language and promote self-paced learning, which also enhances student motivation and autonomy. In order to analyze this, the learners were given a questionnaire to find out about their perceptions regarding improvement in their listening and speaking skills. The findings were generally positive for both listening assignments and speaking tasks, yielding to important implications associated with online task designs.
Keywords: Blended Learning (BL), learning management systems, Blackboard Learn, listening and speaking skills, learner perceptions, course design