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The Algorithm of Rational Planning and Resource Allocation in Preparing a Group of Aircraft for Use in Conditions of Uncertainty
Authors: Buryak Yu. I. , Skrynnikov A. A.
Published: June 2020

The article considers the algorithm of rational planning of work on preparing a group of aircraft for departure, provided that the duration of each of the work is random. The work is carried out by specialists of different profiles with restrictions — it is not allowed to simultaneously perform two or more work on one aircraft and the simultaneous work of a specialist on two or more aircraft. To evaluate the preparation plan for a group of aircraft for departure, the following indicators are taken: the time required to complete all work with a given guaranteed probability and the probability of all work being completed within a given time. To conduct a probabilistic analysis of the sequence of events that determine the progress of work, at the first stage a graph of work is built. When constructing the work graph, the restrictions imposed during the statement of the problem are taken into account by introducing fictitious works. At the second stage, on the basis of the constructed graph of work performance, a stochastic model is developed in which the duration of each work is modeled in accordance with a given distribution law. For many implementations, a distribution function of a random variable is constructed — the total time of preparation of a group of aircraft for departure, by which the values of the required performance indicators are determined. Peculiarities of constructing a graph of work performance are analyzed on the example of preparation for the departure of four aircraft. A detailed probabilistic analysis of a rational plan in conditions of uncertainty — with a random duration of work — was carried out on the example of a rational plan of work on a group of two aircraft. As a result of stochastic modeling, the distribution functions of the time moment of the end of each of the work, the delay time of the start of work and the time of the end of all work on the group of aircraft are constructed. Based on the obtained distribution laws, the dependences of the numerical characteristics of random variables — the number of completed work on the aircraft — on the current time were found. The obtained values of the performance indicators allow us to assess the acceptability of the checked rational plan. If, with rational planning of work by a team of a given composition, the guaranteed time to complete work on a group of aircraft is greater than the required value, then the composition of the team will increase. An algorithm has been developed to justify the composition of the minimum number of crews, which can provide training of a group of aircraft with a given reliability for a given time with a random duration of work.
Faith Church: Roma Baptists Challenging Religious Barriers in Interwar Romania
Authors: Ploscariu Iemima
Published: June 2020

In interwar Romania, the numbers of Baptists grew exponentially among the ethnic majority population in the border regions of Transylvania, Banat, and Bessarabia. In the competition over souls and for cultural space in the newly formed Greater Romania, the Roma became an important minority to win over. In 1930, Petar Mincov visited Chișinău and spurred outreach to the Roma among Romanian Baptists as he had in Bulgaria. It was here and in the cities of Arad and Alba-Iulia that some of the first Romanian Roma converted to the Baptist denomination. The first Roma Baptist (and first Roma neo-Protestant) Church, called Biserica Credinţa (Faith Church), was founded in Arad city around 1931. Confessional newspapers in English, Romanian, and Russian from the interwar period reveal the initiative taken by members of the local Roma community to convert and to start their own church. The article analyses the role of Romanian Baptist leadership in supporting Roma churches and the development of these new faith communities in the borderland regions. Unlike outsider attempts to foster a Roma Baptist community in Bucharest, the Faith Church survived World War II and communist governments, and provides insight into the workings and agency of a marginalized double minority. The article also looks at the current situation of Roma evangelicals in Arad city and how the change in religious affiliation has helped or hindered attempts at inclusion and policy change.
‘The Books to the Illiterate?’: Romani Publishing Activities in the Soviet Union, 1927–1938
Authors: Shapoval Viktor
Published: June 2020

As one of the projects of the Soviet cultural revolution, the Gypsy project was notable for its unusual success in creating a new literary language and active book publishing. Among its achievements are both original fiction, textbooks and manuals in various fields of knowledge and technics. For instance, the elementary school was almost fully provided with necessary books in Romani. It is noteworthy that Roma women played an active role in the creation of new literature and proved to be not only translators, but also authors of original works in several genres. As the most hardworking author, N. Pankovo, who was distinguished by incredible productivity, should be noted. This project was regularly supported by the state, which allowed the distribution of books at reasonable prices. This project was stopped in 1938, which overwhelmed the narrow group of writers and activists, though it did not lead to fatal personal repressions against them.
“Improving Our Way of Life Is Largely in Our Own Hands”: Inclusion according to the Romani Newspaper of Interwar Yugoslavia
Authors: Zahova Sofiya
Published: June 2020

The only Romani newspaper of interwar Yugoslavia, Romano lil/Ciganske novine (the latter meaning ‘Gypsy newspaper’ in Serbian), was published in Belgrade in 1935 comprising only three monthly issues. The most prominent Yugoslav Romani activist of the time, Svetozar Simić, was the editor of the newspaper, giving tribute to his visions of what Roma should do for the prosperity of their own community. In terms of content, the newspaper articles seem to be strategically thought-out with the aim of creating a narrative about the Roma, as people united by common culture and historical memory, equal to the other people of the Yugoslav Kingdom, who needed to be included in all processes of the social and public sphere. This article looks into the essence of some messages that the newspaper conveys regarding Roma’s social inclusion, such as (1) education and professional training as a key for a better future, (2) the need for Roma to be more engaged and to self-organise as a community and (3) the fight against majority misconceptions about the Gypsies. The article presents and analyses these three elements of Svetozar Simić’s visions for Romani social inclusion as presented in his editorial pieces. The analysis also pays attention to the resemblances between some of the main messages of the Romani activism in the interwar period and the activism for Roma inclusion in later periods, including parallels during the time of Yugoslav Socialism and the period of democratic transition up until today.
Synthetic Food Dyes – Some Aspects Of Use And Methods Of Determination
Authors: Dubenska L.O. , Dmukhailo A.V. , Tvorynska S.I. , Rydchuk P.V. , Dubenska L.V.
Published: June 2020

Color is one of the key ingredients for increasing the appetizing of food, so food dyes have become firmly established in food production technologies. However, with the acquisition of toxicity data of synthetic food dyes (SFD), there were restrictions and standards for their content in food have emerged. Numerous papers published in recent years demonstrate the importance of the problem of the use and definition of SFD. The review contains over 180 literary references in the field of usage and methods of determination of synthetic food dyes, among them regulatory documents (regulations), official internet resources of international and Ukrainian organizations, review articles and original works. Varieties of chromatography, enzyme-linked immunoassay, optical and electrochemical methods are used to identify and determine SFD. Special attention was paid to voltammetry (VA) as a method that is cheaper than chromatography and completely satisfies selectivity, sensitivity, reliability requirements and is compatible with the concept of green analytical chemistry, as it doesn't need organic solvents. Moreover, single sweep voltammetry can be considered as a screening method with low limits of determination and rapid respons
Algorithmization and Software Implementation of the Method of Eliminating Variables in Polynomial Optimization Problems
Authors: Nefedov V.N. , Zharkikh A.V.
Published: June 2020

The method of sequential exclusion of variables in polynomial optimization problems is considered. A number of problems are solved using this method. The practical steps of an algorithm are described, which reduces the initial polynomial optimization problem to a multi-stage branching process of obtaining a finite number of alternative problems, the output of which gives a finite set of polynomials in one variable. As a result, solving a number of polynomial problems reduces to sorting out a finite number of vectors whose components are the real roots of polynomials.
The DiaPsy Mobile App for Improving Self-Control of Diabetes and Psychological Support for People with Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Mosin I.S.
Published: June 2020

The article presents decisions and principles of building mobile application for people with diabetes type 1, which provides the solution of the problems of organization of the self-control diary, visualization of indicator of sugar in the blood relatively to time, calculation of bread units and organization of psychological support.
Reflexión crítica sobre el principio de anonimidad en los datos del donante en procedimientos de técnicas de reproducción humana asistida heteróloga
Authors: Moadie-Ortega Vanina
Published: June 2020

Although in Colombia the absence of regulation on the techniques of assisted human reproduction is an undeniable reality, from the Colombian Political Constitution of 1991 the possibility of engendering children with scientifc assistance is established. Through a research of qualitative approach and dogmatic type, with documentary information collection techniques, the project from which this article is derived had the following general objective: "Analyze the legal, jurisprudential and principialist foundations that in the Colombian legal system allow the legal availability of the human body and its separate parts3, and that support its regulation ”. Basic premises for understanding the topic are proposed, such as the approach to human reproduction techniques in general, with an emphasis on heterologous techniques, the traditional principle of anonymity over donor data is addressed, questioning whether this violates the right of every person to "procreational truth" or "biological truth"; an international basic casuistry is cited and the only national case where the Colombian Supreme Court of Justice has ruled in this regard is analyzed, and fnally some conclusions are drawn as well as proposals that include the relevant points of the topic, especially the need to establish limits and rules.
Transición de zona residencial a microcentro comercial en barrios de estratos medios y bajos en Cartagena – Colombia, como consecuencia de la presencia de grandes superficies comerciales
Authors: Londoño-Aldana Emperatriz , Pérez-Ríos Wilson
Published: June 2020

Traditionally, commercial and service activity in the city of Cartagena has been focused on the businesses established in the city center and the area of the immediate inﬂuence of the large stores, both those related to shopping centers and supermarkets, which have given service in areas of middle and high socioeconomic strata. The commercial map has changed and within the coverage strategies it has been sought to bring both shopping centers and supermarkets closer to popular neighborhoods, with the consequent eﬀect of generating subsequent specialized trade, hotels, and other services. In the present work we have analyzed the commercial and service transformations derived from the presence of two large stores and the perception of the inhabitants regarding progress in the neighborhoods, leisure and shopping behavior, in an area of lower-middle and low strata. The mapping of establishments was carried out to determine the commercial oﬀer and a structured survey was applied to 150 residents, the results of which were validated with Cronbach’s Alpha coefcient and analyzed with the application of the Snedecor F test. The results show the contrasting transition from residential to commercial and service areas with the corresponding progress for its inhabitants against the natural social and economic barriers that limit access to large areas of families settl
Las competencias tic de estudiantes y docentes de programas de formación complementaria de normales en convenio con la UPTC
Authors: Mesa Jiménez Fredy Yesid , Sánchez Sáenz Claudia Liliana , Gama Acero Yasmin
Published: June 2020

Este documento presenta el análisis la autopercepción sobre el nivel de competencias en TIC (tecnológicas, pedagógicas, comunicativas, gestión e investigación), de una muestra de estudiantes y profesores de 16 Programas de Formación Complementaria (PFC) de las Escuelas normales Superiores en convenio con la UPTC en 2017[1]. La investigación utilizó el enfoque mixto (cuantitativo y cualitativo), con base en la recolección de información en una encuesta estructurada, que se aplicó a una muestra estratificada proporcional al número de profesores y estudiantes. Los resultados globales, muestran dentro de las temáticas que se deber fortalecer en la cualificación en TIC, tales como la aplicación las normas de derechos de autor, el uso las TIC para ayudar en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico y la resolución de problemas de la vida real, junto con proyectos educativos que permitan la reflexión de los estudiantes sobre su aprendizaje, la divulgación de los resultados de las investigaciones a través de las TIC y la participación activa en redes y comunidades educativas y/o científicas, para la construcción colectiva de conocimientos. También es necesario, tener en cuenta la adopción de políticas escolares para el uso de las TIC. Lo anterior, muestra un acercamiento y un panorama de la formación en TIC de los estudiantes (formadores en primera infancia y básica primaria) y profesores de PFC, (formadores de normalistas superiores), lo que permite la toma de decisiones y la generación de recomendaciones y políticas para integrar y usar las TIC como innovación educativa, de acuerdo a los contextos de las Escuelas Normales Superiores. 

Los resultados presentados hacen parte del proyecto de investigación denominado “La Formación en Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC) del Normalista Superior”, SGI 2201, financiada por la Dirección de Investigaciones de la UPTC, realizada por el Grupo de investigación ILAC de la UPTC.
Cripping Kairos: The Risky Rhetorical Performance of Autism Disclosure for the College Student
Authors: Saunders Pamela
Published: June 2020

This article draws on qualitative interviews with one autistic student about his experiences accessing higher education, focusing on disability disclosure as a time-based rhetorical practice. I explore how Mike exploits the kairotic dimensions of autism disclosure in risky and contradictory ways to pursue his larger educational goals. Autistic students are often assumed to be unacceptably awkward, incapable of intentional stances, and fundamentally not rhetorical. These assumptions, however, obscure the complexity inherent in their rhetorical practices; this complexity is particularly salient in the timing of disability disclosure. I argue that Mike embodies a temporal expertise that expands the concept of crip time – often conceived as a delay or extension of normative time frames – to encompass time as a rhetorical resource for disabled rhetors.
Acute biliary pancreatitis: a prospective observational hospital-based study
Authors: Kodliwadmath Harsha B. , Srinivas Pai B. , Ubarale Manasa
Published: June 2020

Background: Acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) is one of the most serious complications of gall stone disease with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Hence accurate diagnosis and prompt management of ABP is very crucial. Different management strategies exist regarding indications and timing for interventions, endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography (ERCP) and cholecystectomy.Methods: Ours is a prospective observational study of the different clinical presentations and management strategies and their respective outcomes in our hospital. All cases of ABP admitted over a period of one year were included in the study. The clinical presentation, severity and course of the disease, imaging studies, duration of ICU and hospital stay and timing of ERCP and cholecystectomy were studied.Results: A total of 56 cases were included in the study. Average age was 45 years. Pain abdomen was the most common symptom at presentation. About 82% patients had mild to moderate disease while the rest had severe disease. The mean duration of intensive care unit stay was 8 days. ERCP was done in 6 cases. Cholecystectomy during the same admission was dine in 20 cases. There were 2 deaths during the course of the study.Conclusions: Early intervention definitely reduces morbidity, mortality and recurrent admissions in cases of acute biliary pancreatitis. Same admission laparoscopic cholecystectomy is preferable in mild ABP. All cases of severe ABP must undergo early ERCP irrespective of biliary obstruction. This also helps in reducing readmissions due to pancreatic-biliary complications and is cost-effective.
RONDÔNIA: CRIME FLORESTAL EM NÚMEROS (2013-2018)
Authors: Ferreira Julio Cesar de Souza , Watanabe Carolina Yukari Veludo
Published: June 2020

A Amazônia é hoje a maior cobertura florestal tropical do planeta e sua preservação é tema debatido nos maiores e mais importantes foros da comunidade internacional. Infelizmente a devastação da Amazônia tem aumentado nos últimos anos, principalmente devido a ação criminosa de grupos que a exploram ilegalmente. A falta de dados sobre estes crimes impede que políticas públicas eficientes de combate ao crime florestal sejam elaboradas. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi realizar um diagnóstico quanto ao crime florestal em Rondônia para suporte ao desenvolvimento de políticas públicas e desenvolvimento da justiça. O estado de Rondônia é relevante neste cenário, já que está totalmente incluído no arco de desmatamento. Como metodologia, foi realizada pesquisa quantitativa e qualitativa acerca dos crimes contra a flora dentro do estado de Rondônia, apresentando números de ocorrências por localidade e ano, bem como comparando os registros com as demais fases de persecução criminal, demonstrando a ação dos diferentes órgãos de fiscalização e repressão. Os procedimentos técnicos adotados foram a pesquisa bibliográfica e pesquisa documental. Para tal, foram coletados dados constantes de documentos oficiais, especialmente de (i) registros de ocorrência policiais sobre crimes contra a flora, no período entre 2013 e 2018 no estado de Rondônia e (ii) dados estatísticos de ações penais e inquéritos policiais em tramitação. Como resultado, tem-se os dados sobre a ineficiência do estado no trato com a questão dos crimes florestais, desde o baixo índice de elucidação até a baixa punição e consequente aumento desse tipo de delito. Os resultados obtidos poderão subsidiar políticas públicas para melhor enfrentamento do desflorestamento na região, reduzindo consequentemente o desmatamento na Amazônia legal. Este trabalho é resultado de pesquisa científica realizada no âmbito do Programa de Pós-Graduação Mestrado Profissional em Direitos Humanos e Desenvolvimento da Justiça da Universidade Federal de Rondônia.
Patterns of Treatment Modalities in Saudi Patients Treated with Dental Implants
Authors: Al-Safadi Rahaf , Al-Safadi Riham , Al-Safadi Reef , Al-Shulayyil Mohammed , Al-Hemaidi Wallaa , Al-Senani Yara , Faqih Sarah , Junaidallah Abdallah , Al-Shahri Abrar
Published: June 2020

Aim: The primary aim of this study was to detect the patterns of implant prosthetic treatment modalities among Saudi adults restored with dental implants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The secondary objective was to describe the status of the health insurance covering dental implants in Saudi Arabia.

Materials and Methods: 323 Saudi patients aged ≥18 years residing in Saudi Arabia and treated with at least one dental implant were randomly selected and clinically examined for implant prostheses types (single-tooth, implant-supported long or short span conventional fixed bridge, implant overenture) done in dental premises (hospitals, polyclinics, private clinics, etc…) in Saudi Arabia. Radiographs were used too. The health insurance covering dental implants was detected. The data obtained including age, gender, systemic disease, and tobacco smoking were documented in a patient examination form then statistically analyzed using Chi-Square Test or Fisher-Freeman-Halton Test and U-Test.

Results: The most frequently tooth type replaced by dental implants was the molars (46.9%), followed by premolars (41.6%), incisors (6.5%), and canines (5%); mandibular first molars were the most common tooth type replaced by implants. Single-tooth implant was the most common prosthetic treatment modality (88.3%), followed by implant-supported short span conventional fixed bridge (9.3%), implant overdenture (1.6%), and implant-supported long span conventional fixed bridge (0.9%). The percentages of single-tooth implant and implant-supported short span fixed bridge were higher in patients <40 years than in patients ≥40 years; however, in all age groups, single-tooth implant was the most common prosthesis type, and short span fixed bridge was the second most common prosthesis type. Of all teeth types replaced by dental implants, molars were the most common type in long span fixed bridges (36.1%) and in single-tooth implants (50.2%), and premolars were the most common type in short span fixed bridges (43.9%); also, of all teeth types replaced by dental implants, canines were the most common type in overdentures (56.7%). Incisors were mainly replaced by single-tooth implants (52.8%). There was an insignificant difference in the median of dental implants between males and females.

Conclusion: Single-tooth implant is major. Health insurance policy doesn’t cover dental implants in Saudi Arabia. Dental implant therapy is no more a complementary or an accessory procedure.
Gasim Alwi THE LAND USE ANALYSIS OF OIL PALM PLANTATION TO INCREASE OF INCOME IN EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE
Authors: Gasim Alwi
Published: June 2020

The development of oil palm plantation has been playing important roles in the economic development, which in turn increasing the income of rural community in East Kalimantan. However, this development will trigger the conversion of land function from forest and farming lands to oil palm plantations. This research applies unit analysis of sub-district/village in the region of East Kalimantan Province using pixel format (1 pixel was equivalent to 1.000 ha) through the process of geospatial model during the research period from 2000  to 2011.

            Secondary data were used in the process of regression model analysis of using OLS (Ordinary Least Square) and Probit Estimation to estimate the land use and the income of oil palm farmers. The results of model  shows that (1) land use for oil palm plantation, has a significant positive correlation with variables, deforestation and the area of oil palm plantation, but the area of forest land cover  has a negative correlation. The result also shows that there was a negative correlation between deforestation variable and forest variable. This was because not all of the lands used for plantation were derived from forest lands. (2) In terms of probit panel estimation model, it was found that there was a positive and significant effect of production oil palm plantation on expansion of oil palms and (3) income of households that have  oil palm plantations.

Forest land use and development needs to be controlled by taking economic factor into account; otherwise, it will give a negative impact on the income of the community.
Entre el petróleo y la democracia: el mecanismo causal que une la liberalización petrolera y el fortalecimiento de controles democráticos en la política petrolera colombiana (2002-2018)
Authors: Ruiz-González Iván Bolívar
Published: June 2020

Este artículo explora la relación causal entre liberalización petrolera y controles democráticos. Parte de un análisis neoinstitucional de la política petrolera conjuntamente con el marco analítico del diseño de políticas desde los instrumentos nato (nodalidad, autoridad, tesoro y organización). Con el fin de comprobar la relación hipotética, la investigación concibe la causalidad de una manera realista, utilizando el rastreo de procesos como método para descubrir el mecanismo causal intermedio, junto a una epistemología bayesiana para formalizar los resultados de la investigación. Al final se concluye que dentro de la relación causal existe un mecanismo intermedio, con fuerte presencia del mercado; además, expone el posicionamiento de nuevos sujetos políticos determinantes para mejorar la rendición de cuentas públicas.
Continuing Teacher Training in Conflict Mediation: A Socio-Educational Strategy for the Current School
Authors: da Costa Elisabete Pinto , Velosa Costa Ilda
Published: June 2020

We are aware of the challenges affecting the present society, social and existential issues that follow. Being a teacher requires a permanent training in line with the latest societal developments and the evolution of knowledge. Both School and the teacher are expected to contribute to the student’s integral education. The main objective of the present study was to analyze the contribution of continuing teacher training in conflict mediation and evaluate the performance of the mediating strategies in responding to the School’s current socio-educational challenges. We have conducted a qualitative study, as there is still a need for significant theoretical scientific contributions to this subject. We gathered data through semi-structured interviews. Participants include nine teachers, aged between 33 years and 62 years, of both sexes, working as teachers in schools or groups of schools in the north of Portugal. The data analysis was done based on an analysis of content technique, according to the interview’s codification upon the register units where we have determined categories and subcategories. The results show that continuing formation in conflict mediation is essential for upgrading and knowledge innovations, as well as for the development of new strategies leading to better professional practice. This training in mediation promotes the acquirement of skills required to deal with nowadays School’s socio-educational challenges more easily. Furthermore, we found that there is a perfect association between socio-educational abilities developed in mediation and the ones that help students through their mandatory schooling journey.
Human-Machine Collaboration as a Factor of Labour Productivity and Efficiency
Authors: Menshikov Vladimir , Kokina Irena , Komarova Vera , Korshenkov Evgeniy
Published: June 2020

This article is aimed to give an empirical answer to the following research questions: 1) whether work as a type of activity and as a life value is losing its significance in the modern world; 2) whether human-machine collaboration (HMC) is a significant factor of labour productivity and efficiency. The authors suppose, that in the market economy labour productivity â€œmergesâ€œ with its efficiency â€“ in contrast to a planned economy. Thus, it is possible to talk about â€œlabour efficient productivityâ€ or simply about labour productivity. The methods applied for empirical study are the following: analysis of statistics, regression analysis and correlation analysis. Eurostat and Latviaâ€˜s statistics as well as data of the World Values Survey and data collected by the World Economic Forum and other international organsations. Results of the empirical research show that despite the increase in employment rate in the EU as a whole and in Latvia in particular, work as a type of activity and as a life value is losing its significance in the modern world. HMC empirically is measured by two indicators which show the potential of a country in HMC: digital skills of the population and ICT adoption. Results of the analysis show that HMC is a significant factor of labour productivity in the modern world, while various components of HMC have different significance in two groups of the world countries. In countries with a high potential of HMC, including Latvia, digital skills of the population is the determinant of labour productivity. In its turn, in countries with a low potential of HMC, the main factor of labour productivity is ICT adoption.
Glasgow and Shanghai Cities as Learning Cities for Continuous Education: What Impact On Society as a Whole?
Authors: Ameen Sherwan T.
Published: June 2020

Continuous education is focussed via the concerns of globalization, prompt transformation and the requirement aimed at public presence, national, regional and resident governments are altering their interpretation of education. That is why learning becomes the ambitions of governments to create cities of learning to reach the ultimate development in all sectors. In a continuously growing and complex world, the major cities are competing to become cities of learning, helping their citizens from all social levels and backgrounds. Construction a learning culture and brand lifelong learning an authenticity, it is significant to boost and attach entirely learning categories. Hence, learning is fundamental to attainment and prosperity, for individuals, families, communities, and nations worldwide. The key role of learning cities is to develop equality and economic stability, prosperity, personal fulfilment and mobilizes all their humans to reach full human potential. There are some key features and measurements of learning cities and challenges for each city to face for them to be considered as a learning city. Enabling citizens the opportunity to become literate is one of the most significant measures of the learning city. It should also encourage its citizens to be motivated to the building of their city. This paper focuses and assesses the examples of two cities from two different continents, namely Glasgow in the UK, Shanghai in China to evaluate the key features and different dimensions of these cities which are attempting to reach learning city status. Finally shaping some scopes for the policymakers and researchers around the world uncover the responses in continuing research to stretch the goals and critical features of learning cities. Personally the ideas of learning cities is a vital towardsthe supreme aim of education and more closely the lifelong learning as a whole package.
A Comparative Analysis of Traditional Methods and Communicative Language Teaching in Relation to Studentsâ€™ Academic and Communicative Achievement
Authors: Yede Francis Setonji
Published: June 2020

This research is a comparative analysis of Traditional Methods and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and their ability to facilitate studentsâ€™ academic and communicative achievement at Basic Education level. Students and teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) from secondary schools within the Badagry Local Educational District of Lagos State, Nigeria, were randomly selected and sampled as the population of the study. Remedial treatment was given to the experimental group and later, proficiency test was given to both the experimental and the control groups to measure the ability to carry out specific communicative tasks in ESL. The observation checklist and the diagnostic test (pretest) were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics of mean, standard deviation and t-test. Data analysis revealed that the traditional method being utilised in teaching English language in L2 situations cannot promote adequate communicative competence expected of the learners of ESL at the secondary School level. The linguistic performances of the control group students in the post-tests were low and, this calls for adoption of a functional language teaching model to promote adequate communicative skills in the learners. The performance of the experimental group revealed that CLT promotes free language use and interpersonal communication skills in ESL and thereby enhances communicative competence in the learners. Teachers of ESL need to be equipped with the skills of CLT in order to achieve the goals of linguistic competence in their teaching.
Factores De DeserciÃ³n En Los Estudiantes De La Licenciatura En Derecho, GeneraciÃ³n 2016-2020, En La Universidad JÃºarez AutÃ³noma De Tabasco, DivisiÃ³n AcadÃ©mica Multidisciplinaria De Los RÃ­os
Authors: RodrÃ­guez Reina Isabel GutiÃ©rrez , Mazariego Carlos Romeo RodrÃ­guez
Published: June 2020

Las causas de la deserciÃ³n escolar son multifactoriales, es decir, no se deben a un mismo factor. En Ã©ste trabajo se identificÃ³ cada uno de los factores de riesgo de deserciÃ³n, en los alumnos que estudian la licenciatura en derecho a travÃ©s de la aplicaciÃ³n tÃ©cnico-documental, recopilando informaciÃ³n de los estudiantes que desertan, basÃ¡ndose en los registros de inscripciÃ³n y sistema de baja, y por otro lado contÃ³ con un enfoque cualitativo observando de esta forma los comportamientos y actitudes que tienen Ã©stos. Los resultados demostraron que la deserciÃ³n se da principalmente por: falta de recursos econÃ³micos y orientaciÃ³n vocacional, marginaciÃ³n en el contexto social, problemas en diferentes Ã¡mbitos (salud y familia). Profundizando mÃ¡s en la problemÃ¡tica, se puede inclusive hasta abordar el tema de la delincuencia, porque al no haber empleo los individuos buscarÃ¡n por otro lado para satisfacer sus necesidades, si los jÃ³venes hoy en dÃ­a no se preparan, en un futuro transitaran por muchas dificultades monetarias y no solo ellos sino tambiÃ©n sus familiares. La deserciÃ³n escolar es el fenÃ³meno en el cual el estudiante deja de asistir a las aulas y queda fuera del sistema educativo sin recibir tÃ­tulo de escolaridad, es un problema pedagÃ³gico que afecta al desarrollo de la sociedad.
t The causes of school dropout are multifactorial, that is, they are not due to same factor. This paper focuses on identifying each risk factors of dropout in law students through the application of technical documentation. It involves the process of collecting information from students who drop out based on registration records and school control system. It has a qualitative focus and it aims to ascertain the behaviors and attitudes of deserter students. The results show that students drop out of school mainly due to low economic resources, bad vocational orientation, marginalization in social context, and problems in different areas like health and family. Delving deep into this problem, it can result to crime because in the absence of employment, an individual will search for other ways to meet his needs. If the young people of today donÂ´t prepare, they will go through a lot monetary difficulties in the future alongside their relatives. The school dropout is a phenomenon in which students stop attending classes and finally quit the educational system without receiving a school degree. This is basically a pedagogical problem that affects the development of a society.
Human Resources Development and Those Left Out: Contribution of Universal Policies
Authors: Karanikola Zoe A. , Panagiotopolos George A.
Published: June 2020

This paper focuses on exploring the thematic analysis of the text â€œHuman Development Reportâ€ (United Nations, 2016) about the way universal policies can contribute to the development of all left out. This means people that belong to vulnerable groups. What are their characteristics, what are their targets, and how can they be implemented? According to the findings, universalism is the principle of the human development approach, but it is not enough. It is necessary to be translated into practice by identifying and breaking down barriers that exclude certain groups. Some universal policies need to be reoriented, since there are many disparities. Even though human development can be achieved, it does not mean that it can also be sustained. Progress may be slowed or even reversed. In such context, people must get empowered even if policies and the relevant actors fail to deliver. They will get stronger when they demand their rights, raise their voice, and seek to redress one situation. Policies should also be inclusive which involves formulating an employment â€“ led growth strategy. This should be done with emphasis on creating productive and remunerative employment opportunities in sectors where poor people live and work, enhancing inclusion in productive resources, and under taking high-impact multidimensional interventions. The usefulness of this study lies in the fact that it provides useful information about United Nationsâ€™ efforts and policiesto help all people to develop. These efforts and policies can be compared to those of other European and international organizations such as the Council of Europe and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This helps in creating larger databases that can multiply and become indicators of relevant actions at both regional and global level.
Romania at the beginning of WorldWar I. A Historical and Theoretical Sketch of Foreign Policy
Authors: Gorun Hadrian
Published: June 2020

This paper represents a short historical and theoretical analysis of the Romanian foreign policy at the beginning of the First World Conflagration. The study proposes an approach on this topic mainly from the perspective of realism, as a theory of international relations. The Romanian foreign policy during the Great War aimed to achieve the national interest, namely to receive the territories from the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary inhabited by a Romanian population. The article valorizes the thesis of the rational actor. The Romanian state acted as a rational actor in international relations, declaring its neutrality in July 1914. The Romanian government behaved as a rational actor, being aware of the poor supplies for the army and its low level of training. Ion I.C Bratianu also attempted to get certain guarantees on obtaining the territories under Austro-Hungarian rule. So he decided to delay the moment of intervention in the war as long as possible. The analysis tries to demonstrate that the neutrality was only a temporary one due to the geographical position of the country and the evolution of the war. There was also benevolent neutrality towards the Entente and Russia. The paper shows the reasons for which Romania played the role of the balancer in the Balkan area, at least until Bulgarian intervention in the conflict. Moreover, the article demonstrates that the president of the Romanian Council of ministers, Ion I. C. Bratianu enjoyed a real monopoly on foreign policy decisions. He adopted a bandwagoning behaviour, deciding to enter World War I, alongside Entente, at the moment he considered optimal.
Perceived Body Image in Psychology Students from YucatÃ¡n, Mexico
Authors: HernÃ¡ndez Guadalupe Simanga Ivett Robles , Jacquez Ricardo Gumaro Molina , Solis Omar BenjamÃ­n , EnrÃ­quez MarÃ­a Del Carmen Zueck , Vega Humberto Blanco , HernÃ¡ndez MartÃ­n Alonso GonzÃ¡lez , FernÃ¡ndez Fernando Mondaca , Lira Carolina JimÃ©nez
Published: June 2020

Body image is an important psychological component related to current health issues such as eating disorders. It is also related to social, peer, and family pressure, by which men and women are affected to different degrees. Thus, the goal of the present research was to compare the perceived body image profiles in Mexican psychology students. The total sample consisted of 271 students; 139 women and 132 men from the Autonomous University of YucatÃ¡n, ages ranged between 17 and 28 years. The approach adopted in this research was quantitative with a descriptive survey like design. The results from the multivariate analyses of variance followed up by univariate analyses of variance, show that men report a better perceived body image than women on the factors behaviors oriented towards maintaining the physical shape (F = 317.008, p < .001) and care of physical aspect (F = 19.939, p < .001); and no significant differences on the factors of subjective importance of corporality and self-assessed physical attractiveness. These results show that in general men, in comparison to women show lower levels of dissatisfaction with their body image. Regardless, it is necessary that more research on the matter be developed given that the topic transcends the scope of the present research.
Assessment of Clientsâ€™ Perceived Satisfaction and Responsiveness of Outpatient Health Care Services Within the National Health Insurance Scheme at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwor Onyinye , Okoronkwo Ijeoma , Enebeli Ugo , Ogbonna Udochukwu , Iro Okechukwu
Published: June 2020

Client satisfaction with health service provision within the health insurance schemes are crucial to guide policy and decision making. Further on, the achievement of universal health coverage within the health insurance scheme in Nigeria requires evaluating the extent to which the expectations of those who have utilized health-care services, are met. This study was designed to assess NHIS-enrolleesâ€™ satisfaction and the responsiveness of outpatient health care services provided under the NHIS at UNTH, Enugu. This cross sectional descriptive study was carried out between July and September 2018. Data on enrolleeâ€™s satisfaction was collected using the standardized Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire, and data on responsiveness was collected using the questionnaire froma responsiveness survey designed by theWHO. The results show that of the 368 NHIS-enrollees in the survey, 269 (73.1%) were satisfied with the services they received and 190 (51.6%) respondents considered the services to be responsive to their needs, with â€˜choice of providerâ€™ and â€˜autonomyâ€™ ranking the least in domain of service. The factors independently associated with dissatisfaction with the NHIS services at UNTH (at p<0.05) include: having a family size of â‰¤4, having worked for 10 â€“ 19 years in the civil service, and having >4 dependents. The factors independently associated with non-responsiveness of services within the NHIS at UNTH (at p<0.05) were: male gender, rural residence, having attended the UNTH twice or thrice, and having worked in the civil service for <10 years or for 10 â€“ 20 years. This study concludes that a high proportion of NHIS-enrollees were satisfied with outpatient services within the NHIS; however, NHIS outpatient services were responsive to the needs of only half of the enrollees. It is recommended that poorly performing domains of services are strengthened, especially â€˜choice of providerâ€™ and â€˜autonomyâ€™; and that factors associated with non-satisfaction and non-responsiveness of outpatient services offered within the NHIS be addressed by orientation, training and local policy solutions.
Effet de la salinitÃ© sur la germination graines et la croissance des semis de treize cultivars africains de sÃ©same (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: Dangue Adiouma , Gueye Ndiogou , Diallo Ahmed Tidjane , Sare Idy Carras , Fall-Ndiaye Mame Arama , Diop Tahir Abdoulaye
Published: June 2020

Le sÃ©same (Sesamum indicum L.), une plante annuelle autofÃ©conde originaire dâ€™Afrique et dâ€™Inde, est trÃ¨s sensible aux stades de germination et de semis mais modÃ©rÃ©ment tolÃ©rant aux stress hydrique et salin. Cette Ã©tude menÃ©e en serre a pour objectif dâ€™Ã©valuer lâ€™effet de diffÃ©rentes concentrations de NaCl sur la germination des graines et la croissance des semis de treize cultivars africains de sÃ©same provenant du SÃ©nÃ©gal, du Burkina Faso, du Cameroun et du Soudan. Un dispositif Ã  blocs randomisÃ©s avec deux facteurs et trois rÃ©pÃ©titions a Ã©tÃ© utilisÃ© . Les rÃ©sultats montrent un effet nÃ©gatif du gradient de salinitÃ© sur les taux de germination, de survie, la biomasse fraiche, la biomasse sÃ¨che, le diamÃ¨tre au collet et la longueur de la tige. Les cultivars AS09, AS13, AS14, AS15, AS19 et AS25 ont Ã©tÃ© moins affectÃ©s par la salinitÃ©. Lâ€™importance de lâ€™effet dÃ©pressif dÃ©pend de la concentration de sel et de la variÃ©tÃ© de cultivar de sÃ©same.
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), an annual self-pollinating plant native to Africa and India, is very sensitive to the stages of germination and sowing but moderately tolerant to water and salt stress. The objective of this greenhouse study is to assess the effect of different NaCl concentrations on seed germination and seedling growth of thirteen African sesame cultivars from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Sudan. A randomized block device with two factors and three replicates was used. The results show a negative effect of the salinity gradient on the germination rate, survival, fresh biomass, dry biomass, diameter at the collar and length of the stem. Cultivars AS09, AS13, AS14, AS15, AS19 and AS25 were less affected by salinity. The magnitude of the depressive effect depends on the concentration of salt and the sesame cultivar.
Aspects Clinique Et Paraclinique Des Paralysies BilatÃ©rales Des Cordes Vocales
Authors: Alexis Do Santos Zounon , Ulrich Vodouhe Bidossessi , Ablawa AÃ¯ssi Vanessa Monelle Benett , Wassi Adjibabi , Bernadette Yehouessi-Vignikin
Published: June 2020

Lâ€™immobilitÃ© bilatÃ©rale des cordes vocales peut mettre en jeu le pronostic vital du patient. Lâ€™objectif de lâ€™Ã©tude a Ã©tÃ© dâ€™analyser les Ã©lÃ©ments diagnostiques Ã  Ã©valuer avant la prise en charge. Il sâ€™est agi dâ€™une Ã©tude transversale et descriptive portant sur les cas dâ€™immobilitÃ© bilatÃ©rale des cordes vocales reÃ§us entre 1 er Janvier 2008 et le 1 er Mars 2018. Les donnÃ©es socio-dÃ©mographiques, cliniques, paracliniques et les Ã©tiologies ont Ã©tÃ© recueillies. En dix ans 56 patients ont Ã©tÃ© reÃ§us et examinÃ©s. Lâ€™Ã¢ge moyen a Ã©tÃ© de 56 ans avec une sex-ratio de 1,07. Les principaux signes rÃ©pertoriÃ©s Ã©taient la dyspnÃ©e (44 cas ; 78,6%), la dysphonie (8 cas ; 14,3%) et les fausses routes (2 cas ; 3,6%). Les cordes vocales Ã©taient immobiles en adduction paramÃ©diane (29 cas ; 51,79%), en adduction mÃ©diane (25 cas ; 44,64%) ou en abduction (2 cas ; 3,6%). Les deux principales causes retrouvÃ©es ont Ã©tÃ© lâ€™intubation prolongÃ©e et la thyroiÌˆdectomie totale. La paralysie des cordes vocales est peu frÃ©quente. La nasofibroscopie est la clÃ© du diagnostic. Lâ€™intubation prolongÃ©e et la chirurgie thyroiÌˆdienne en sont les causes les plus frÃ©quentes.
Bilateral immobility of the vocal cords can be life-threatening. The aim of the study was to analyze the diagnostic elements to be assessed before treatment. This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study on the cases of bilateral immobility of the vocal cords received between January 1, 2008 and March 1, 2018. Socio-demographic, clinical, paraclinical and etiology data were collected. In ten years 56 patients have been received and examined. The average age was 56 with a sex ratio of 1.07. The main signs listed were dyspnea (44 cases; 78.6%), dysphonia (8 cases; 14.3%) and false routes (2 cases; 3.6%). The vocal cords were immobile in paramedian adduction (29 cases; 51.79%), in median adduction (25 cases; 44.64%) or in abduction (2 cases; 3.6%). The two main causes found were prolonged intubation and total thyroidectomy. Vocal cord paralysis is uncommon. Nasofibroscopy is the key to diagnosis. Prolonged intubation and thyroid surgery are the most common causes.