bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La infraestructura educativa no es únicamente edificios
Authors: Landa López Alejandra Torres
Published: June 2023

La infraestructura educativa influye en el rendimiento académico, tanto en el proceso de enseñanza como en el logro de los objetivos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, la infraestructura educativa no es únicamente los edificios y muebles de las escuelas, por lo que se realiza una investigación en la que se analiza esta influencia, además, este estudio revisa dimensiones como la documental y tecnológica de dicha infraestructura.

El propósito de este artículo es compartir con el lector interesado en el tema, parte del Marco Teórico del estudio, en el que se identifican tres dimensiones de la infraestructura educativa. Esperando que en los siguientes momentos de la investigación, el acopio de datos, nos permita comprender qué factores de esta infraestructura, cómo y por qué afectan en la gestión, generación, difusión y aprendizaje de la producción/recepción histórica de espacios habitables.
La división de la ciudad de Zacatecas, en cuarteles, 1796
Authors: Ceballos Dorado Eustaquio
Published: June 2023

El presente trabajo es un primer avance de investigación que aborda el periodo de 1796 a 1803, el cual fue utilizado por las autoridades de Zacatecas para elaborar la División de la ciudad. La División empezó a funcionar a partir de 1804 integrada por la Ordenanza y los planos. La ordenanza se compone de 45 artículos de los cuales el 33 % se refieren a uso de suelo habitacional, laboral, vial y recreativo; en tanto el 67 % es de aspectos administrativos, políticos y económicos. Otro es que la organización de los cuarteles provocó la fusión en una sola traza urbana de la población de españoles y los cuatro pueblos de indios. También se pretendió subsanar el aspecto de salubridad indicando que los solares baldíos fueran cercados, la basura debía ser arrojada fuera de la ciudad con la finalidad de no utilizar lo arroyos, calles plazas y solares como basureros.
Proyecciones híbridas en el arte digital
Authors: Díaz Gutiérrez Christian Zulamith , de Jesús Téllez García María Isabel
Published: June 2023

El hablar de proyecciones híbridas en el arte digital implica dos acepciones interesantes, por una parte, al mencionar la palabra hibridación, necesariamente se hace referencia a la mezcla de elementos, influencias o fusión de estilos, que de acuerdo con el Diccionario Akal de Estética (Souriau, Etienne, 1990:646), no siempre son asimilados correctamente, de lo que resulta falta de unidad y desarmonía. Por otra parte, proyectar involucra la presentación de imágenes sobre un soporte específico, ya sea una pantalla, un lienzo o una pared. Finalmente, ambas se unen para lograr una corriente artística cada vez más común en nuestros días, la cual incluye información digital y analógica en su expresión, es precisamente este aspecto al que hace referencia el siguiente desarrollo, no sin antes hacer el siguiente cuestionamiento: ¿La tecnología implica un factor de cambio en la expresión y percepción artística actual, hasta qué punto ha generado nuevas manifestaciones?
New record and new species of Laubierpholoe Pettibone, 1992 (Annelida, Sigalionidae) from the soft bottom of submarine caves near Marseille (Mediterranean Sea) with discussion on phylogeny and ecology of the genus
Authors: Zhadan Anna , Tzetlin Alexander , Vortsepneva Elena , Neretina Tatiana , Chevaldonné Pierre
Published: June 2023

A new species of Laubierpholoe Pettibone, 1992 (Annelida, Sigalionidae), Laubierpholoe massiliana Zhadan sp. nov., was found in two submarine caves near Marseille (France). This is the first record of the genus in the Mediterranean Sea. The new species differs from congeners by inhabiting soft sediments instead of having an interstitial lifestyle and by several morphological characters: the ventral tentacular cirri slightly shorter or of similar length to the dorsal tentacular cirri, the presence of bidentate neurochaetae, the body length, and the number of segments. Molecular phylogenetic analysis using 18S rRNA and 28S rRNA sequences confirmed that the new species belongs to the genus Laubierpholoe, as well as the monophyly of the genus. The ecology of the new species and its adaptation to the cave-dwelling lifestyle are discussed. An identification key for all known species of Laubierpholoe is provided.
Menanamkan Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan pada Siswa Madrasah
Authors: Sanjaya Erwan , Fadhilla Muhammad Dzaki , Harahap Muhammad Nasir Husein , Rambe Rahmansyah Fadlul
Published: June 2023

This study examines the inculcation of civic education among madrasa students. This type of research is qualitative research that describes data using a series of sentences. The method used in this study is descriptive. Descriptive methods are methods where the data source is words, images and data from books, journals and other scientific works. Furthermore, whatever is collected is likely to be the key to what is sought. Therefore, the use of this method does not produce numeric data, but rather descriptive data. This study used written data from scientific journals and previous research. Citizenship education is not just an ordinary lesson, because through civic education, new generations are created to love the homeland and forge a personality that is consistent with the national identity. The implementation of Pancasila values includes learning activities in religion, citizenship and other subjects, including teaching and instilling the precepts of Pancasila and implementing them in school activities. Instilling and applying Pancasila values in social life is very necessary because of how applying Pancasila values will affect people's thinking and Pancasila is really the foundation of the country. how. It is not the result of the thoughts of other people or of other peoples, but Pancasila is purely from the perspective of the soul, the ideology of its own people, specifically the Indonesian people. Regarding the learning outcomes of civics, educators should not always focus on teaching knowledge to students, but educators should also develop ethical values that match suitable for Pancasila. Interpersonal intelligence is one of the things that teachers can develop.
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus: An Up-to-Date Review and Differential Diagnosis
Authors: Whittington Carli P. , Saleh Jasmine S. , Bresler Scott C. , Patel Rajiv M.
Published: June 2023

Context.—

Hypertrophic lichen planus (HLP) is a variant of lichen planus that can be difficult to diagnose based on histopathologic features alone. Thus, patient clinical history and clinicopathologic correlation are essential considerations to make the correct diagnosis.

Objective.—

To discuss the clinical and histologic presentation of HLP and provide a thorough review of commonly encountered mimickers in the differential diagnosis.

Data Sources.—

Data were derived from a literature review, personal clinical and research experiences, and a review of cases in the archives of a tertiary care referral center.

Conclusions.—

In general, HLP involves the lower extremities and is characterized by thickened, scaly nodules and plaques that are often pruritic and chronic in nature. HLP affects both males and females and is most common in adults 50 to 75 years of age. Unlike conventional lichen planus, HLP tends to have eosinophils and classically displays a lymphocytic infiltrate most concentrated around the tips of rete ridges. The differential diagnosis for HLP is broad and encompasses numerous entities in many different categories, including premalignant and malignant neoplasms, reactive squamoproliferative tumors, benign epidermal neoplasms, connective tissue disease, autoimmune bullous disease, infection, and drug-related reactions. Therefore, a high index of suspicion must be maintained to avoid a misdiagnosis and potential inappropriate treatments.
Efforts to Increase Public Knowledge About Health and the Use of Gadgets for Digital Marketing at RW 01 Babakan Ciparay Bandung City
Authors: Yogisutanti Gurdani , Ardayani Tri , Ekawati Dian , Theresia Ngadiman Susanna , Juliyanti  , Manan Srihesty , Adhy Prasetyo Yunus , Dwi Utari Ardhini , Harun Iriyanti
Published: June 2023

Community service activities carried out by Working Group 1 Immanuel Bandung Health Institute in RW 01 Babakan Ciparay Village, Babakan Ciparay District, Bandung City.   Community service aims to Increasing public knowledge about health and utilization gadgets for digital marketing at RW 01 Babakan Ciparay Bandung City. Activities involving 8 lecturers from the S1 Nursing, S1 Public Health, S1 Nutrition, D3 Nursing and D3 Hospital Service Management (MPRS) study programs. There were 10 students involved, consisting of 2 students from the S1 Kesmas Study Program, and 8 people from the D3 MPRS Study Program. Community service methods are carried out by means of counseling, lectures and questions and answers, using videos, posters, stickers, and direct practice. The media used are televisions, and laptops to display material in the form of power points. The material presented to the community was carried out in 2 stages and took place at the house of the head of RW 01 Babakan Ciparay. Phase 1 was held on Wednesday, September 8, carried out by 2 lecturers to deliver material on the use of gadgets in the era of digital marketing, family mental health and video screenings on the prevention of COVID-19, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The second phase was held on Tuesday, 27 September 2022. The material presented includes: mental health of pregnant women and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables by means of lectures using power point media. Material on hypertension is delivered directly through lectures and questions and answers. Material on handling cardiac arrest at home, carried out with direct practice to the community. Media used for learning using mannequin aids. In addition, posters about COVID-19 prevention and stickers on how to sort waste were also given. The results of community service can increase public knowledge about health in general and the use of gadgets for digital marketing. The constraints of this community service activity have not been evaluated in a structured manner using questionnaires. The suggestion that can be recommended is that the implementation of community service be carried out in the same location with different materials, and that IKI should have a target area. Community service activities can then be continued with research first to find out the problems that exist in the community.
Training on Electrical Welding Engineering for Airport Environment Force III
Authors: Masito Fitri , Sukahir Sukahir , M Soleh Asep , Sunardi Sunardi , Rukmana Ganda , Wulandari Retno Sawitri , Anes Alfian Meidy
Published: June 2023

The training aims to enable participants to equip participants with trained, skilled, and tested abilities in electric welding. The training is designed to accommodate a total of 42 lesson hours and will take place over five days from March 13 to March 17, 2023. The face-to-face learning method is employed at Atung Bungsu Airport in Pagar Alam to facilitate practical activities using actual equipment in the field. The theoretical learning sessions are conducted on-site, allowing participants and instructors to remain at the location throughout the training. Face-to-face interactions, discussions, and questions are facilitated during the scheduled sessions, while additional communication is maintained through a WhatsApp Group. The practical session takes place after participants have completed the theory session and passed the theory exam. It is held in the Atung Bungsu Airport environment, where participants actively engage in hands-on activities. Strict adherence to health protocols is maintained throughout the learning activities. Assessment of learning outcomes is based on participants' attendance records and comprehensive exam results, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of their progress and performance.
TIME AS DISTENTIO ANIMI ACCORDING TO SAINT AUGUSTINE
Authors: Simplesius Sandur
Published: June 2023

Apakah waktu? Apakah waktu itu ada? Bagaimana mengukurnya? Pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang luput dari perhatian kita tetapi Agustinus telah menjawabnya. Jelas waktu itu ada dan ia ada karena ia “lewat” dalam hidup kita. Bagi Agustinus waktu itu adalah distentio animi atau penggelembungan jiwa. Disebut “pengegelembungan” karena waktu adalah  suatu dialektika  antara 3 hal: memori, perhatian dan harapan. Penggelembungan jiwa membawa masa lalu dan yang akan datang pada saat ini yang sedang lewat. Masa lalu, masa depan dan sekarang selalu hadir dalam jiwa. Dalam masa lalu ada memori, dalam masa depan ada harapan dan saat ini ada perhatian dan ketiganya adalah aktivitas dari jiwa.   Waktu itu adalah suatu dialektika tiga hal “sekarang”:   sekarang tentang  hal-hal  masa   lalu,   sekarang  tentang  hal-hal  sekarang   dan sekarang tentang hal-hal yang akan datang.
THE LITURGY ACCORDING TO THE DIDACHE
Authors: Angelo Luciani Moa Dosi WODA
Published: June 2023

Tidak  dapat  disangkal  bahwa  Didache  yang  dikenal  sebagai  “ajaran Tuhan  kita  Yesus  Kristus  melalui  tradisi  para  rasul”  menunjukkan kesaksian otentik Gereja universal sejak pertengahan abad pertama hingga saat ini. Kendati, dijumpai pelbagai macam pertanyaan berkaitan dengan ajaran iman dan moral Kristiani, sesungguhnya Didache menunjukkan intisari iman Kristiani yang bersumber dari misteri Yesus Kristus dan Tradisi Apostolik. Itulah sebabnya, betapa pentingnya memahami perkembangan  ajaran  iman  Kristiani  dalam  Tradisi  Gereja  perdana hingga saat ini. Refleksi iman Kristiani menunjukkan bahwa tak ada berubah dalam iman Kristiani, hanya cara kita mengungkapkannya yang berkembang sesuai dengan perkembangan zaman. Penghayatan liturgi Gereja,  terutama  Sakramen  Inisiasi  sejak  era  Didache  hingga  saat ini tetap, konsisten, dan dinamis, namun Tradisi mencatat adanya perkembangan yang signifikan dan kekayaan ritus liturgi Gereja sepanjang zaman.
STUDY OF THE CHARACTER OF JESUS IN MARK 4:35-8:30
Authors: Ferry Hartono
Published: June 2023

Yesus ditampilkan Injil Markus sebagai karakter yang misterius. Studi tentang kemisteriusan pribadi Yesus semakin menanjak belakangan ini sejak Wrede mengungkapkan teori tentang “Rahasia Mesianis”-nya. Analisis karakter Yesus secara naratif  dalam  artikel  ini  merupakan  salah  satu  upaya  terfokus  untuk  membantu mengungkit beberapa aspek dari “Rahasia” ini. Saya menggunakan metode analisis karakter yang dirancang oleh Malbon, yang berfokus pada performa karakter, dalam hal ini Yesus. Analisis ini menaruh perhatian pada apa yang karakter-karakter lain katakan kepada dan tentang Yesus; apa tanggapan Yesus; apa yang Yesus lakukan, serta apa karakter-karakter lain lakukan sebagai tanggapan atas kata dan tindakan Yesus. Pembahasan hanya dibatasi atas Mrk 4:35-8:30 karena dalam bagian inilah terjadi proses identifikasi  karakter  Yesus  yang  berpuncak  pada  pengakuan  Petrus  atas  Kemesiasan Yesus. Proses ini tampak terkait secara hakiki dengan tonggak peristiwa misi pertama Yesus ke seberang, yang notabene merupakan daerah orang non-Yahudi. Hasil dari studi ini menunjukkan karakter Yesus yang familiar, meneguhkan beberapa fakta yang sudah ada sebelumnya, sekaligus menyajikan aspek-aspek yang mungkin mengejutkan.
JESUS’ WAY OF COMMUNICATING IN THE CORE OF MEDIA SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SPHERE
Authors: Paulinus Seso
Published: June 2023

Kita tidak cukup hanya menggunakan media sosial semata-mata untuk mewartakan Injil dan menyampaikan ajaran asli Gereja.  Tetapi kita perlu mengkomunikasikan pewartaan dan ajaran tersebut dengan teknik, bahasa, dan psikologi baru dengan menggunakan aksioma dan cara Yesus berkomunikasi. Tujuannya adalah untuk mengenerasi komunikasi otentik bagi kemajuan, unitas, dan keutuhan hidup manusia sebagai tujuan utama dari media sosial sebagai anugerah Allah.
THE DIVINE PRESENCE ON THE MOUNT HOREB
Authors: Madalena Marseli
Published: June 2023

Allah menunjukkan kehadiran-Nya melalui berbagai fenomena. Pada masa Elia, berbeda dengan manifestasi kehadiran pada zaman Musa, Ia menyatakan diri dengan bunyi angin sepoi-sepoi basa. Tulisan ini mengulas tentang latar belakang sejarah pada zaman Elia, beberapa elemen di dalam manifestasi kehadiran Allah dan pembahasan dari setiap ayat teks 1 Raj 19:9-14. Elia berdialog dengan Allah dengan mengungkapkan pengalaman pribadinya dan semangat yang menyala untuk Allah semesta alam. Manifestasi kehadiran ilahi yang dinyatakan secara misterius dengan fenomena alam ini mengarahkan manusia untuk melihat karya Allah yang tersembunyi dan tanggapan dalam kesetiaan hidup di bawah bimbingan- Nya.
HUGO GROTIUS’ THINKING FOR THE MORAL BASIS OF HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION
Authors: Irwan Irwan
Published: June 2023

Salah satu kontroversi yang dominan pada dekade terakhir abad ke-20 ialah pertanyaan: “Apa yang komunitas internasional atau negara lain harus lakukan ketika sebuah negara tidak dapat atau tidak mau menghentikan pelanggaran HAM secara masif dan sistematis dalam wilayahnya (contohnya: perang sipil di Liberia pada tahun 1990, penindasan suku Kurdi di Irak Utara sejak tahun 1990, penindasan sipil di Provinsi Kosovo pada tahun 1999)? Apakah komunitas internasional memiliki kewajiban moral untuk mengintervensi negara itu, yang memiliki kedaulatannya sendiri, melalui intervensi kemanusiaan (humanitarian intervention) untuk mengakhiri pembantaian itu?” Walaupun ada konsensus umum tentang pentingnya intervensi kemanusiaan, tetapi aksi militer ini banyak diperdebatkan dalam bidang moral, hukum, politik, filsafat di dunia internasional. Dalam bidang moral, artikel sederhana ini mencoba mencari dasar moral dari intervensi kemanusiaan menurut teori dari Hugo Grotius. Metode yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah studi pustaka.
IDE METAFISIKA PARTISIPASI THOMAS AQUINAS SEBAGAI FUNDAMEN PERSATUAN TRANSFORMAN YOHANES SALIB (SEBUAH DIALOG FILOSOFIS-TEOLOGIS)
Authors: Simplesius Sandur
Published: June 2023

Thomas Aquinas mengambangkan teori metafisika partisipasi. Hal itu berakar dari suatu tradisi filsafat yang panjang dari filsafat Plato mengenai partisipasi Idea yang lebih rendah pada Idea yang lebih tinggi. Dalam tradisi filsafat Plato hal itu merupkan suatu filsafat dalam arti yang murni, tetapi Thomas Aquinas mengembangkan hal itu pada argumen-argumen teologis. Pada abad XVII seorang tokoh spiritual dari Spanyol, Yohanes Salib menggunakan dan mengembangkan ide ini dalam ajaran-ajaran spiritualnya yaitu persatuan antara jiwa dengan Allah. Persatuan ini disebut dengan persatuan transforman. Persatuan ini sebagai puncak dari kehidupan rohani seseorang adalah mungkin dalam hidup ini karena persatuan entitas yang lebih rendah, yaitu jiwa, dengan Allah. Artikel ini berusaha mendalami tradisi perkembangan ide partisipasi dari ide filosofis- metafisik kepada ide teologis, dan pada akhirnya pada ide spiritual.
PEMURNIAN INGATAN MELALUI PENGHARAPAN: Tinjauan Teologis atas Karya Santo Yohanes Salib, Mendaki Gunung Karmel, III, 1-15
Authors: Angelo Luciani Moa Dosi Woda
Published: June 2023

Dalam karya terkenalnya, Mendaki Gunung Karmel, III, 1-15, Santo Yohanes Salib mengajarkan kepada segenap umat beriman bagaimana cara memurnikan ingatan melalui Pengharapan. Itu berarti suatu pemurnian terhadap ingatan melalui kebajikan teologal pengharapan. Dalam ingatan sendiri terdiri atas tiga macam objek pengetahuan, yaitu kodrati, imajinatif, dan spiritual. Karena itu hidup dalam pengharapan berarti kelepasan atas pengenalan kodrati dan pengenalan adikodrati. Dalam pemurnian tersebut, seorang harus mengabaikan segala macam bentuk, gambar, dan fantasi supaya ia semakin bersatu dengan Allah. Pada akhirnya, hidup dalam pengharapan sebagai anak-anak Allah ialah suatu hidup dalam pengenalan rohani yang melampaui segala pengertian.
Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde nos trópicos: governança disruptiva e justiça ambiental face à Covid-19
Authors: Torres Pedro Henrique Campello , Travassos Luciana Rodrigues Fagnoni Costa , Moreira Renata Maria Pinto , Fernandes Bruna de Souza
Published: June 2023

A referência do título deste artigo antecipa a face sombria e os caminhos tortuosos da forma em que a Covid-19 foi gerida pelas autoridades públicas no Brasil. O Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde, o médico e o monstro nos trópicos, simbolizam o negacionismo científico, a politização do vírus e de seus tratamentos. O presente artigo busca colaborar com pesquisas em formação, com métodos mistos e abordagem que une teoria social crítica, justiça e racismo ambiental, para o debate específico brasileiro, e tem como caso ilustrativo das desigualdades o território da cidade de São Paulo. O ponto de partida é o entendimento de que a opção por uma governança disruptiva por parte do poder público tem método e atinge de forma prejudicial com mais intensidade as classes mais despossuídas.
Idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome in male patients
Authors: Sladojević Igor , Bućma Tatjana , Savić Ostoja
Published: June 2023

Introduction. The carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in male patients, due to anatomical characteristics and the perception of CTS-related symptoms, remains undetected for a long time. Men respond less well to CTS treatment, and early detection enables conservative treatment of mild and moderate CTS. The aim of this paper was to examine the average age, the frequency of bilateral CTS and its correlation with the age, and to determine the grade of electrophysiological damage of the median nerve in male patients with idiopathic CTS diagnosed by electromyoneurography. Methods. The retrospective study included 83 male patients, aged from 32 to 81 years, with complaints of unilateral CTS on the right, dominant hand. All patients underwent EMNG for confirmation of CTS and the degree of median nerve damage. Statistical analysis was performed by methods of descriptive statistics, t-test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The value of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. The average age of patients was 55.84 years. The bilateral CTS was confirmed in 88.4%, most often of a moderate degree and more pronounced on the right, dominant hand (p=0.001). In cases of bilateral CTS, age did not correlate with the grade of CTS changes in both hands. The changes in the dominant hand were more pronounced in patients older than 51 years. Conclusion. Male patients with idiopathic CTS usually have bilateral CTS, with more pronounced changes on dominant hand. Bilaterality of CTS and the degree of median nerve damage are not connected with age.
الافتتتاحية
Authors: بنتاجر سعيد
Published: June 2023

الافتتاحية
The Importance of Thematic Structure in Teaching Translation
Authors:   Politehnica University Timișoara, Stoian Claudia Elena
Published: June 2023

The present paper intends to raise awareness of the relationship between Thematic structure and translation and proposes ways to integrate it in class. It presents briefly the theory on Theme-Rheme within the Systemic Functional Framework. Then, it puts forward a class activity focusing on the application of the theory on text production. Not restricted only to translation students, this type of activity may help language students become better and more conscious text producers in any language.
Cultural Challenges in Teaching Ethics to Romanian Engineering Students
Authors:   Politehnica University Timişoara, Fărcaşiu Marcela-Alina
Published: June 2023

The paper sets out to present the cultural challenges of teaching ethics in an entry level course to two groups of Romanian undergraduate engineering students in the 2nd and 3rd year of study at a renowned Romanian technical university. The objective is to show that the Romanian students’ prior ethical values and norms might impede the students’ ability to adapt to foreign business organisational ethical requirements. The paper will also explore the necessity of teaching such a course to engineering students (future employees) in order to familiarise them to the concept of ethics and to the cultural differences existing in terms of ethics between Romania and Western countries.
Insights into Terminological Anglicisms in ESP Teaching
Authors:   Alfa BK University Belgrade, Budinčić Valentina , Dabić Tijana ,   Sinergija University Bijeljina
Published: June 2023

Having in mind the fact that, due to the powerful and uncontrollable influx of Anglicisms in recent years, terminological Anglicisms in Serbian are predominant in the fields such as economics, IT, sports, as well as in many other specialized fields, the paper investigates the ways how these Anglicisms should be treated and whether their dominance in different fields may facilitate process of vocabulary acquisition in ESP classrooms. The analysis showed that these terms deserve specific attention in the process of vocabulary acquisition in ESP due to various reasons, which are elaborated on in the paper.
Trichogramma wasps as a natural enemies of the European corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)
Authors: Đurić Anja
Published: June 2023

The importance of corn (Zea mays) can be understood through its extensive implementation across the globe. It is grown on vast areas, and the number of hectares under this crop increases each year. In Serbia, corn represents the economically most important crop, and it is thus crucial to protect it from harmful insects, like the European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), which represents the most destructive pest of this crop. Except yield decrease, occurrence of this pests can cause plant break, fall off cobs, and it creates suitable conditions for the development of fungal infections. Due to all these negative effects caused by the European Corn Borer, it's important to keep this pest under control. In the last couple of years integrated crop protection, which implies the reduction of the use of pesticides which have a negative effect on the environment and human health, is becoming more and more important. The use of beneficial organisms, predators and parasitoids, with the goal of reducing the amount of harmful insects in agriculture represent one of the most important measures of integrated crop protection which can be applied. One of the most successful biological methods for the suppression of the European Corn Borer is the use of Trichogramma wasps which parasitize the larvae of this pest and therefore reduce its number.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARD COURSE DESIGN - A CORRELATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Gardašević Dragana , Banjević Koviljka , Nastasić Aleksandra , Rošulj Dragana
Published: June 2023

Besides the distance learning has existed for a long time, for the great number of Higher Education Institutions it was the ‘’consequence’’ of Covid-19 pandemic. This was case of HE Sector in Serbia. In some earlier research, the authors of this paper considered students’ performance and their attitudes toward distance learning, separately. The main idea of this study is to investigate the correlation between student attitudes toward distance education and their achievements. The sample included students of The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade – Department of Belgrade Polytechnic, who attended different year of the same study programme. Students` achievements were measured through GPA and average efficiency within courses of the first, second and third years of study programme. In this research, two instruments were used – questionnaire and data related to students` scores. Research methods included descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The obtained results could be useful for present and future research, improvements of educational process, instructors and stakeholders from this area.
The Casimir effect
Authors: Fabiano Nicola
Published: June 2023

Introduction/purpose: The quantization of the electromagnetic field gives rise to quantum fluctuations which in turn produce a force on macroscopic boundaries. This phenomenon is called the Casimir effect. Method: The second quantization of the electromagnetic field is employed. The Zeta function regularization technique has been applied. Results: Because of the electromagnetic field quantization, a force on macroscopic boundaries is observed. Conclusions: Vacuum fluctuations due to quantum effects give macroscopic results.
Modeling of combat operations
Authors: Kostić Mladen , Jovanović Aca , Kovač Mitar
Published: June 2023

Introduction/purpose: The goal of the research in this paper is to present and evaluate the method of modeling operations by aggregating forces by simulating the battle process with Lanchester's equations. This method is the software basis of a certain number of programs used in NATO, in war simulations, and in the planning and analysis of operations. Its value is in understanding the consequences of decisions made with outcomes and results of combat actions. Methods: The case study of the well-known Operation Desert Storm gathered the necessary data on operational parameters and the way forces are used in battles. The obtained data were transformed into operational variables of the combat model using the force aggregation method, whose simulation was carried out using the method of differential Lanchester's equations (quadratic law). Results: By simulating the modeled operation, the parameters of the outcome of the conflict were obtained with numerical indicators of success, consumption of resources, etc. The results were analyzed and a certain correlation with the parameters of the real operation was determined, which enables the validation of the model. Conclusion: The partial validity of the model describing the conflict on a practical historical example from a case study was confirmed. There are objective limitations in the application of modeling of military operations and optimization of the use of forces. The value of this method is the possibility of a reliable strategic assessment of the adversary's military power at the strategic level.
Design of a cosine pulse transceiver operating in the discrete-time domain
Authors: Berber Stevan
Published: June 2023

Introduction/purpose: The paper presents the theory and the design issues of a transceiver for a discrete-time cosine pulse transmission. The operation of the transceiver and all signals are analyzed in both time and frequency domains. Methods: The detailed theoretical models of the transmitter and the receiver are presented based on their block schematics expressed in terms of mathematical operators. The transceiver blocks are simulated and the results of their simulation are presented and compared with the theoretical results. Results: Discrete-time signals at the input and the output of each transceiver block are derived in the mathematical form and presented in the time and frequency domain. A transceiver simulator is developed in Matlab. The simulation results confirmed the theoretical findings. Conclusion: The results of this work contribute to the theoretical modeling and design of modern transceivers that can be used for discrete-time cosine pulse transmission.
Note on the temperature Sombor index
Authors: Gutman Ivan
Published: June 2023

Introduction/purpose: The temperature of a vertex of a graph of the order n is defined as d/(n-d), where d is the vertex degree. The temperature variant of the Sombor index is investigated and several of its properties established. Methods: Combinatorial graph theory is applied. Results: Extremal values and bounds for the temperature Sombor index are obtained. Conclusion: The paper contributes to the theory of Sombor-index-like graph invariants.
Hand-Sketchs based Parkinson's disease Screening using Lightweight Deep-Learning with Two-Fold Training and Fused Optimal Features
Authors: Rajinikanth Venkatesan , Yassine Sahar , Bukhari Syed Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Older people experience different Age-Associated Diseases (AAD), and appropriate diagnosis and treatment will help them to lead a peaceful life. Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the ADD generally found in people aged >60 years. The clinical-level screening of PD is performed using different procedures, including the hand sketches, such as wave/spiral patterns. The proposed research implements Pretrained Lightweight Deep-Learning (PLDL) methods with two-fold training to detect the patterns accurately from hand sketches belonging to the healthy/PD class. The developed system consists of the following stages; (i) Image preprocessing, (ii) Data augmentation, (iii) Two-fold training to improve the detection accuracy, and (iv) Deep features selection with 50% drop-out and binary classification. This work considered the fused features of MobileNets to achieve better detection accuracy. The outcome of this research confirms that this procedure offers a satisfactory result in predicting PD from the considered test images. The K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) classifier offered a detection accuracy of 100% with the chosen database.
EFFECTS OF INDIVIDUALIZED COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION ON JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS STUDIES
Authors:   Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu, Nigeria, Kiadese Lukmon Adeola
Published: June 2023

The study investigated the effect of individualized computer based instruction on junior secondary school students’ academic achievement in Business Studies. The study adopted a pre-test posttest control quasi-experimental design. Eighty (80) students purposively selected in public schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria participated in the study. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The Business Studies Achievement Test (BSAT) r = 0.88 was the major instrument used for data collection. The data from the study were analysed using analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA) and Multiple Classification Analysis (MCA). There was a significant main effect of treatment on students’ achievement in Business Studies (F(1,75) = 347.617, P > 0.05). Furthermore, there was no two-way significant interaction effect of treatment and gender (F(1,75) = .956, P > 0.05) on students achievement in Business Studies. It is recommended among others, that computer based instructional strategy should be incorporated into the teaching and learning of Business Studies with a view to enhancing students’ academic performance in the subject at the junior secondary level of education in Nigeria.
THE NEXUS BETWEEN OUTSOURCING OF STAFF AND BANKING FRAUD IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, Ali Momoh Betty O.
Published: June 2023

The study examined the nexus between outsourcing of staff and banking fraud in Nigeria. Using secondary data, percentage increase in banking fraud (PBF) to was regressed on percentage of outsourcing staff involved. The estimation of the model was based on the ordinary least squares (OLS) method after the necessary pre-testing of the annual time series data using the augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and the Philips-Peron (PP) tests, taken side by side with the related descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the contribution of outsourcing staff to fraud losses was the highest compared to the other core staff. The study model, considered good for prediction (DW=1.93), revealed that seventy-seven percent of frauds are attributable to insiders and about 23% of fraud losses are attributable to non-insider related frauds and forgeries (R2=0.77). Based on the findings, it is recommended, inter alia, that the recruitment process be strengthened through a robust, ITenabled selection, referencing and. personnel lifestyle tracking system. Further, the work environment and job content must be enriched to curtail the opportunity to commit fraud presented when employees are allowed to have wholesome access to assets and information that allow them to both commit and conceal fraud.
IMPACT OF E-TAX ON REVENUE GENERATION IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, Babatunde Dorcas Adebola , Akinsanmi Fatima Jummai Shawai ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

This study examined the impact of E-tax on revenue generation in Nigeria. the objectives of the study includes to: to examine effect of tax reform attitude on the revenue generation in Nigeria development, to examine the impact of manual method of tax collection on Nigeria internal revenue generation, to examine the tax pay usefulness of e tax on the revenue generation. The method of data analysis adopted includes the use of linear regression and analysis of variance (ANOVA) in order to determine on the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Regression analysis is a statistical process for estimating the relationships among variables. It includes many techniques for modeling and analyzing several variables, when the focus is on the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The study showed that Nigeria captured more people into the tax net as there was a continuous increase in taxpayers’ cumulative growth (more than 20% each year); and found that the primary source of revenue generation in Nigeria was the internally generated revenue (IGR) in which tax revenue constituted about 80%. The result also showed that, on trend, between 1999 and 2005, there was no noticeable increase in revenue generated from tax; but from 2006, there was a sharp, steady and noticeable increase in the tax revenue generated. On the pattern of tax administration in the state, from 2006 the state concentrated more on Electronics tax with less dependence on other sources of internal revenue generation. The result further revealed that there was a long run relationship between the Electronics tax and revenue generated in Nigeria; thus, the Electronics tax had positive and significant effect on the revenue structure in Nigeria. The study concluded that Electronics tax had significantly contributed to revenue generation.
Understanding the nature and consequences of transgressions and forgiveness in the workplace in India
Authors: Tiwari Gyanesh Kumar , Pandey Rakesh , Rai Pramod Kumar , Shukla Meenakshi , Jain Riddhi , Budhwani Prateek , Choudhary Archna , Namdev Lekhraj , Kachhwaha Nitya , Sharma Diksha
Published: June 2023

The cultural context of an organisation may significantly shape the nature of transgressions and consequent forgiveness relevant to understanding the workplace outcomes. This study explored the nature of transgressions and the dynamics of forgiveness in the workplace of a heterogeneous Indian sample which have not been well addressed in previous studies. Qualitative research design was employed. Using a purposive sampling method, 48 participants from the government (n = 30) and private organisations (n = 18) were selected to form the final sample. The transcriptions from semi-structured interviews were analyzed by the Thematic Analysis Method. Two themes related to the nature of transgressions emerged: multiplicity of the sources of workplace transgressions (such as anger, discrimination, and work overload) and communications of workplace transgressions (e.g., through criticism, altered relationships, warnings). Concerning the dynamics of forgiveness in the workplace, three broad themes emerged: facilitators of workplace forgiveness (such as positive treatment, direct communication, scolding), barriers to workplace forgiveness (like, the intention behind wrongdoing, repetition of wrongdoing, decreased trust), and benefits of workplace forgiveness (such as positive emotions, good relations, healthy work environment). Management should develop an in-depth understanding of the nature of transgressions and the dynamics of forgiveness embedded in a specific cultural context which may help enhance a variety of positive organisational outcomes. Workplace transgressions and concomitant forgiveness are interwoven with the nature of organisations, individual level factors and socio-cultural contexts. Findings also provide some support that the coexistence of individualistic and collectivistic cultural values among Indians may have shaped workplace transgressions and consequent forgiveness.
Evaluation of the Biomass Energy Production Potential in Agricultural Holdings in Relation to Their Size. Case Study for COP Farms in Romania
Authors: Cofas Elena , Bălăceanu Cristina Teodora
Published: June 2023

Biomass energy production is a priority for the global economy in terms of ensuring the premises for sustainable development. The current context, determined by increases in energy costs, involves the identification of applicable and eco-intensive measures by which the use of biomass in productive activities will reduce the level of pollution and, implicitly, global warming. Progress of the bioeconomy is intercorrelated with the dimension of agriculture, which is the major provider of biomass for food, feed, and other bio-based industries. The agricultural sector in the last decades is characterized by an increase in energy production and consumption, with direct consequences on the environment. Biomass is for Romania, a renewable energy source, particularly valuable, both in terms of potential and in terms of future use, through complementarity with the sustainable development programs of the state that aim to develop the capacity of production and the creation of well-being. This research aims to estimate the energy efficiency of three types of COP farms (which cultivate cereals, oilseeds, and protein crops) of different physical sizes, and the analysis of the potential energy generated by energetical cultures, with emphasis on biomass energy. The energy balance at the farm level remains a very important method to determine the efficiency of agricultural systems and for the assessment of potential energy from biomass. With this study, we emphasize the need to support a more sustainable demand for biomass and to make the bioeconomy market more competitive.
Challenges of Digital Transformation in Agriculture from Romania
Authors: Rodino Steliana , Buțu Marian , Buțu Alina , Lazăr Cătălin , Ciornei Laurențiu , Simion Petruța-Simona
Published: June 2023

Agriculture plays a crucial role in Romania's economy, a fact that accelerates the search for ways to maximize production yield and profit. The aim of the paper is to study the characteristics of the transformation of agriculture in the context of digitization. Research methods include scientific and theoretical approaches to assess the state of agriculture and its potential in the context of digitization, such as system and situation analysis. The current stage of agricultural development is characterized by a significant transformation of management and production processes due to the introduction of digital technologies. The experience has convincingly shown that the traditional forms of development of agricultural production have practically exhausted themselves. In the new conditions of financial and economic activity, the scientific and technological progress becomes decisive. In agriculture, the digital transformation has a significant impact on material and human resources, increases the productivity of crops, improves the quality of agricultural and livestock products. The digitization of agriculture is extremely important, because it is a source of agricultural economic growth and can become a strong incentive for the innovative development of the sector. Investments in the development of digital infrastructure in rural areas can improve the living conditions of the rural population, with local authorities solving more efficiently the problems within their competence. Also, the digitalization of agriculture will promote the development of small farms in rural areas and contribute to the diversification of the rural economy.
PAPEL DA GESTÃO INTEGRADA NO COMBATE AOS CRIMES TRANSFRONTEIRIÇOS
Authors: Salgueiro Ricardo Barreto
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho buscou identificar o grau de importância da integração no combate aos crimes transfronteiriços, também levantar o atual cenário da integração entre as forças nacionais e estrangeiras no combate ao crime na região de fronteira. Foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico para avaliar a integração sob a ótica acadêmica, bem como buscas e entrevistas não estruturadas com profissionais da área para avaliar o nível de integração entre as forças. A experiência do autor em quase 10 anos atuando na região de fronteira em atividades operacionais e gestão de policiamento também contribuiu para a execução do trabalho. Os levantamentos identificaram que a integração existe nos níveis operacionais e táticos, não alcançado o mesmo nível de integração em patamares estratégicos e isso ocorre por falta de uma cultura de integração e uma gestão que por vezes ignora as diferenças entre as instituições. A grande dificuldade é vencer orgulhos e grilhões existentes, reservas de mercado e de competências que se mantém há décadas e parecem nortear todo o planejamento institucional, ignorando a necessidade de vencer os novos desafios impostos pela modernização e organização do crime.
OPERAÇÕES INTERAGÊNCIAS NO CENTRO INTEGRADO DE OPERAÇÕES DE FRONTEIRA (CIOF)
Authors: Feliciano Marcelo de Melo Pontes
Published: June 2023

O Centro Integrado de Operações de Fronteira (CIOF) foi criado em Foz do Iguaçu-PR, em dezembro de 2019. Essa iniciativa materializa um projeto estratégico do Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, que busca intensificar e fortalecer a integração entre os agentes de segurança pública, no combate ao crime organizado nacional e transnacional. Nesse sentido, o CIOF tem como desafio se tornar, realmente, uma ferramenta efetiva para o fortalecimento das operações interagências na Tríplice Fronteira. Este trabalho buscou identificar quais foram os resultados da implementação do CIOF, verificando oportunidades de melhoria. Para tanto, foram feitas uma revisão bibliográfica e a análise da legislação pertinente. Por fim, foi constatado que a criação do CIOF gerou reflexos positivos para a integração das agências, porém, se verifica que ainda existem ações a serem realizadas, a fim de consolidá-lo e garantir o aumento da eficiência e eficácia no combate aos delitos transfronteiriços.
Jason M. Olson. America’s Road to Jerusalem: The Impact of the Six-Day War on Protestant Politics
Authors: Robins Walker
Published: June 2023

No abstract is available.
The New Covenant - Jeremiah 31:30-33 (31:31-34) in Jewish Interpretation
Authors: Goshen-Gottstein Alon
Published: June 2023

Jeremiah 31:30-33 is the famous oracle of a future new covenant. This text is foundational for Christianity. However, other than polemical uses in the middle ages it has almost no echo in classical Jewish sources. The reason is not because of its significance for Christianity, but due to the decline in the conceptual centrality of the notion of "covenant" and due to the fact that other than suggesting some future change, it has little present significance. After reviewing classical uses, this article surveys later developments in Jewish spiritual literature, especially Hassidic literature. In this literature the term "new covenant” receives new life. This is made possible due to the individualization of the covenant and the dissociation of the term from the complex of ideas in Jeremiah. Covenant becomes a way of affirming commitment, reestablishing a personal relationship with God, and even receiving inspiration from God. In the thought of some Hassidic authors it also plays an important role in a view of history, once it is seen as part of an ongoing historical movement that is relevant to the present, and not only as a future oriented prophecy. These later developments provide new and interesting points of contact between Jewish and Christian uses and invite us to consider the ongoing vitality and relevance of the oracle in Jeremiah.
Norbert Reck. Der Jude Jesus und die Zukunft des Christentums: Zum Riss zwischen Dogma und Bibel: Ein Lösungsvorschlag
Authors: Von Kellenbach Katharina
Published: June 2023

No abstract is available.
Gavin D’Costa. Catholic Doctrines on the Jewish People After Vatican II
Authors: Marshall Bruce D.
Published: June 2023

No abstract is available.
Response from the Author
Authors: D'Costa Gavin
Published: June 2023

No abstract is available.