bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Musculoskeletal symptoms among tea pluckers in India
Authors: Dihingia Pramod C. , Dewangan Krishna N.
Published: May 2021

The aim of the study was to investigate musculoskeletal symptoms among tea pluckers in India using standardized Nordic questionnaire. They were interviewed individually for symptoms in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, upper back, lower back, hips/thighs/buttocks, knees and ankles/feet. Among 500 tea pluckers recruited for the study, 463 were females and 37 were males. Symptoms were most commonly reported at the shoulders (71.8%) followed by the neck (66.4%), upper back (65.6%), wrists/hands (50.4%), lower back (47.2%), elbows (39.4%), knees (10.0%), hips/thighs/buttocks (5.4%) and ankles/feet (2.6%). Because of musculoskeletal symptoms on any one or more body regions, at least once in their working life, 36.2% of the subjects sought professional treatment, but none of the tea pluckers were hospitalized. Due to musculoskeletal symptom in the neck, the maximum number of subjects (7.6%) was prevented from doing their normal work. Females were more likely to display musculoskeletal symptoms than males. Subjects with body mass index (BMI) < 18.5 kg/m2 were more likely to develop musculoskeletal symptoms than subjects with BMI > 18.5 kg/mm2. Musculoskeletal symptoms may be reduced by implementing ergonomic interventions like, reduction of load carriage, improved work organization with job rotations and sufficient rest during work to the tea pluckers.
Health risks associated with whole-body vibration exposure in steel manufacturing vehicle operators
Authors: Harnish Courtney , Eger Tammy , Oliver Michele , Dickey James P.
Published: May 2021

The purpose of this study was to measure operator exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) and to determine health risks associated with the operation of heavy-lift transporters (HLT; n=2), pot haulers (n=3), hoists (n=4) and loaders (n=2) used within the steel manufacturing industry. Anecdotal evidence suggested operators of the above equipment were suffering from vibration-induced injury; however, typical exposure data was not available in the literature. A tri-axial seat-pad accelerometer was used to measure vibration at the operator/seat interface. Health risk to operators was determined based on criteria established in the ISO 2631-1 standard. The calculated 8-hour daily equivalent vibration dose value placed all pot haulers and one HLT, one hoist and one loader above the health guidance caution zone (HGCZ). Therefore, interventions aimed at reducing vibration exposure below the ISO 2631-1 HGCZ should be implemented. Caution must be applied when generalizing exposure data to other industries; however, exposure data reported in this study does represent the first published data for pot-haulers and HLTs in steel production.
Joystick stiffness, movement speed and direction effects on upper limb muscular loading
Authors: Oliver Michele Lea , Northey Greg Warren , Murphy Taylor Andrew , MacLean Alexander , Sexsmith James Richard
Published: May 2021

The manipulation of joysticks to control heavy machinery requires repetitive wrist and upper limb movements which can increase operator susceptibility to repetitive strain injuries. The purpose of this study was to analyse muscle activation using surface electromyography (EMG) on eight muscles of the upper limb during joystick manipulation. Experiments (n=8 subjects) involved a series of 4 motion types (forward, backwards, inwards, outwards) at 2 speeds (fast, slow) using 3 identical joysticks with different stiffnesses (light, regular, heavy). Results showed that all experimental conditions required at least a constant low level (between 2–5% Task Maximal Voluntary Contraction) activation for all muscles. The joystick utilized in this study maintains the wrist in a more neutral posture, however, Integrated EMG (iEMG) and peakEMG results suggest that the muscle strain is transferred from the wrist to the shoulder. EMG results also suggest that shoulder strain is further exacerbated by the armrest as it forces the operator to elevate the shoulder while pulling the controller backwards and inadequately supporting the forearm while moving it in the forward direction. Muscles involved as prime movers had higher activation levels when joystick stiffness was increased, however, muscles that provided directional, positional or postural support to the prime movers were relatively unaffected by joystick stiffness. Muscle activation was increased for all muscles when the joystick was moved quickly. This finding may be important for work environments using joysticks which require increased precision and fine movements coupled with short, highly repetitious cycle times.
The impact of personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus on offshore lifeboat evacuation time
Authors: Taber Michael John , Sayle Stephen , Carrol Joel
Published: May 2021

A primary objective of this study was to determine if the 15 minutes of air contained in an emergency breathing apparatus afforded sufficient time to carry out an evacuation from an offshore installation in the event of an uncontrolled hydrogen sulfide (H2S) release. Twenty-four male and 12 female volunteers performed relevant evacuation skills during a simulated evacuation into a 36-person lifeboat. An observational analysis and subjective ratings of difficulty were used to determine potential ergonomic and safety issues. Results indicate that even under the worst-case scenario, all personnel would be able to safely evacuate to the lifeboat and abandon the installation given similar conditions used during this study. It was noted however, that ergonomic improvements to the design of the personal protective and safety equipment could improve usability, thus decrease abandonment times.
Histological findings of osteonecrosis spotted prior to tooth extractions. Should we consider tooth extraction still the main trigger event?
Authors: Mauceri Rodolfo , Panzarella Vera , Iurato Carbone Martina , Oteri Giacomo , Marcianó Antonia , Di Fede Olga , Rodolico Vito , Campisi Giuseppina
Published: May 2021

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is an adverse drug reaction described as the progressive destruction and death of bone that affects the mandible and maxilla of patients exposed to the treatment with medications known to increase the risk of disease, in the absence of a previous radiation treatment.

Tooth extraction often precedes the manifestation of ONJ; indeed, it is sometimes called trigger event and it have also been considered as risk factors for the onset of ONJ.

As a consequence, some of the guidelines recommend avoiding tooth extractions in patients at risk of ONJ; however, a growing body of evidence indicates that dental/periodontal infection prior to extraction, rather than dental extraction may represent the main local risk factor for ONJ.

Ten patients at risk of ONJ have undergone tooth extractions. They were identified and included in our retrospective monocentric clinical investigation. 

Patients underwent tooth extractions with standardized procedures (PROMaF protocol), and bone biopsies were taken.

Extractions were performed due to symptomatic, non-restorable teeth in patient at risk of ONJ; histological findings of ONJ were observed in all samples.

This outcome may highlight that the proof of non‐exposed ONJ might be the histopathologic confirmation of necrotic bone, as stated by European task force on MRONJ. Additionally, alveolar biopsy should possibly be taken in every case of suspected ONJ, which needs an proper and prompt management for successful healing.
Self-Reported Assessment of Outcome-Based Education in Philippine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency Training Programs by Consultants and Residents
Authors: Almazan Maria Natividad
Published: May 2021

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the self-reported assessment of initial implementation of the 3 domains of Outcome-Based Education in accredited Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training programs in the Philippines by consultants and residents and explore any associations between their demographic profiles and assessments.

Methods:

Design: Mixed Method Research Design

Setting: Multicenter - 30 accredited ORL-HNS residency training institutions in

the Philippines- National Capital Region (NCR) 19, Luzon 7, Visayas 2, and Mindanao 2.

Participants: A total of 129 consultants and 82 second to fourth year residents in  training were included in the study by convenience sampling. First-year residents who started  their residency training in January 2020 were excluded. Respondents answered self-reported questionnaires to assess implementation of the 3 domains of OBE: intended learning outcomes (ILO), teaching and learning activities (TLA) and assessment tasks (AT) using the 4-point scale score from “fully implemented” (4) to “not implemented” (1). Results of questionnaires were confirmed using open-ended questions on the challenges of OBE with a focused group discussion among 4 consultants and 1 resident.

 

Results: The self-reported assessment of respondents on OBE implementation was “fully implemented” in the 3 domains. However, low numerical scores were seen for “managing community health and social need” in the ILO and “laboratory activities and workshops” in the TLA for both consultants and residents, in the assessment task (AT “multisource feedback by nurses and administrative staff” for the consultants, and “direct observation of performance skills for patient encounter” for residents. Among the 7 modules, “research methodology” had the lowest score for both consultants’ and residents’ self-perception. Challenges of OBE revealed included “mastery,” “time” and “data keeping.” Consultants younger than 60 years of age who had been in the department longer than 3 years and residents who attended an OBE workshop / lecture tended to give higher scores

Conclusion: Two years after distribution of the manual on OBE to ORL-HNS residency training institutions, the consultants’ and residents’ self-reported assessment on implementation in all the 3 domains of OBE was “fully implemented.”
Improving the estimation of methodological errors in reproducing the volumetric air flow rate by reference critical nozzle
Authors: Chesnokov V. I.
Published: May 2021

In the development of the previously obtained results a more accurate estimate of the methodological error in reproducing the volumetric air flow rate by reference critical nozzle is given, associated with the choice of the gas flow model and due to taking into account the initial kinetic energy of the flow at the nozzle inlet. Based on improved flow model an analytical evaluation of the methodological error in reproducing the volumetric air flow rate by reference critical nozzle, which is due to a change in the humidity of the working air, has been carried out. It is shown that the methodological error in reproducing the volumetric air flow rate by reference critical nozzle, associated with a change in the air humidity, as well as the analogies methodical error caused by the existence of the initial kinetic energy of the flow, must be taken part in accuracy characteristics at the real operating conditions of the standard volumetric air flow rate using critical nozzles.
Pengaruh Likuiditas Dan Solvabilitas Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, Jakarta Tahun 2010-2019
Authors: Supatmin Supatmin
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh  likuiditas dan solvabilitas terhadap profitabilitas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode kuantitatif. Adapun Sampel dalam penelitian sebanyak 10 tahun. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis uji asumsi klasik dan analisis regresi linear berganda, uji hipotesis menggunakkan uji statistik yaitu uji t dan uji F dengan menggunakan alat bantu SPSS Versi 24. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Variabel Current Ratio berpengaruh terhadap Return On Assets, dan Variabel Debt to Assets Ratio berpengaruh terhadap Retun On Assets. Secara simultan (bersama-sama) Current Ratio dan Debt to Assets Ratio berpengaruh terhadap Return On Assets. Kata Kunci: Likuiditas; Solvabilitas; Profitabilitas
Pengaruh Current Ratio Dan Debt To Asset Ratio Terhadap Return On Equity Pada PT Ace Hardware Indonesia, Tbk Tahun 2010-2019
Authors: Melati Puput , Kusjono Gatot
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Current Ratio dan Debt to Asset Ratio terhadap Return On Equity pada PT Ace Hardware Indonesia, Tbk periode 2010-2019. Jenis penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan laporan keuangan PT Ace Hardware Indonesia, Tbk dari tahun 2010 – 2019. Analisis data yang digunakan meliputi : rasio keuangan dengan CR, DAR, dan ROE, uji deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, koefisien determinasi, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil uji t parsial diperoleh Current Ratio pengaruh yang signifikan secara parsial  terhadap Return On Equity, sedangkan Debt to Asset Ratio pengaruh yang signifikan secara parsial terhadap Return On Equity. Hasil uji F (simultan) current ratio dan debt to asset ratio berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Return On Equity dengan konstribusi sebesar 70,2%. Hal ini juga diperkuat dengan hasil nilai F hitung sebesar 17,237 > F table 4,737 dan nilai Signifikan sebesar 0,002. Kata kunci: Current Ratio (CR); Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR); Return on Equity (ROE)
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kartu Perdana Indosat Di Kota Sukabumi
Authors: Pangdugi Gagas Agassi , Gunawan Ce
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar Pengaruh kualitas produk dan harga terhadap keputusan pembelian kartu perdana Indosat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pelanggan Indosat di kota Sukabumi dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode uji instrumen, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, dan uji hipotesis. Pengujian ini dilakukan menggunakan bantuan Software Statistic SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel Kualitas Produk dan Harga secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap Keputusan Pembelian. Kata Kunci: Kualitas Produk; Harga; Keputusan Pembelian
Ways of displaying retrospection in the text
Authors:   Л.Н. Гумилев атындағы Еуразия ұлттық университеті, Сеитмұрат А. , Аймұхамбет Ж. ,   Л.Н. Гумилев атындағы Еуразия ұлттық университеті
Published: May 2021

Мақалада мәтін ішіндегі ретроспекция амалының қолданылу сипаты мен оның көріну жолдары баяндалды. Ретроспекция амалына қатысты әдебиеттанудағы, тіл біліміндегі зерттеулерге шолу жасалды. Аталған көркемдік тәсілдің мәтін ішіндегі орны, композициялық-құрылымдық сипаты қарастырылады. Сонымен қатар, ақындар шығармаларына шолу жасалып, қазақ поэзиясындағы ретроспекцияның берілу жолдарына назар аударылды. Әр қаламгердің шығармашылығындағы ретроспекция құбылысының берілу ерекшеліктері сараланды. Зерттеушілер пікірін саралай келе, ретроспекция ұғымына түсініктеме берілді. Жалпы ғылымда және әдебиеттанудағы ретроспекция құбылысының алатын орны екшелді. Әдебиеттану тұрғысынан мысалдар арқылы талдаулар жасалып, қазақ әдебиетіндегі, оның ішіндегі, қазақ поэзиясында ретроспекция құбылысының рөлі зор екендігі нақтыланды. Ретроспекция құбылысының автор тарапынан оқырманға беретін көркемдікпен қатар эстетикалық мәні бар екені көрсетілді.
Formation of auditory competence in junior courses of language specialties at a university on the basis of English- language videos
Authors:   L.N Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nurzhanova Zh.D. , Sarsenova G.B. ,   L.N Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: May 2021

The article is devoted to the issue of using Internet resources in teaching English, contributing to the development of listening skills. The expediency of using video materials in a foreign language lesson as a means of intensifying the educational process and giving it a maximum communicative orientation is considered. The article considers the concept of listening as a receptive type of speech activity that exists in the methodology of teaching a foreign language. Video auditing is a lightweight version of listening, because the video sequence helps students guess what is happening on the screen and better understand the situation. A pilot experiment to identify the attitude of students to video auditing showed a clear preference for this type of educational activity. The author gives examples of active teaching methods and techniques that stimulate the creative aspect of applying knowledge and skills by students in the process of forming communicative competence. The article presents a method of working with video materials, and it lists the types of Internet sites that can be used by teacher in a foreign language lesson.
The Enhancement of Production and Marketing of Cricket Farming Quality Business During Covid-19 Pandemic in Sudimara Village, Bali
Authors: Putra I Gede Cahyadi , Tamba I Made , Santi Ni Made Indah Rinita
Published: May 2021

This study carried out in the cricket farming business in Sudimara Village, Tabanan, Bali. The purpose of this study is to help mintra in preventing Covid-19, to manage the production and marketing processes of cricket business in order to generate increased sales turnover during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method of this study was carried out by making prior observations about partner activity units. After that, mapping the problem in order to find the solution. After the activities were carried out, there was an increase in the quality of production and promotion, additional cages were available that could increase the yield of crickets, and business owners had understood how to use and maintain social media Facebook and Instagram and were able to operate them.
DETEKSI DAN STIMULASI PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL PADA ANAK PRASEKOLAH: LITERATUR REVIEW
Authors: Nurhidayah Ikeu , Gunani Ranti Gilar , Ramdhanie Gusgus Gharaha , Hidayati Nuroktavia
Published: May 2021

Perkembangan sosial pada anak usia prasekolah termasuk kedalam golden period dimana masa tersebut tidak bisa diulangi lagi. Faktor yang sangat mempengaruhi perkembangan sosial pada anak adalah deteksi dini dan pemberian stimulasi. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mensintesis penelitian mengenai deteksi dini perkembangan sosial dan strategi pemberian stimulasi perkembangan sosial pada anak prasekolah. Metode studi literatur ini adalah descriptive review. Artikel dikumpulkan dari data base Google Scholar, PubMed, ProQuest dan Science Direct. Kata kunci yang digunakan yaitu Screning Social Developmental Tools/ Deteksi dini perkembangan sosial, Stimulation/ Stimulasi, Social Development/ Perkembangan sosial, Prescholer, Preschool/ anak usia prasekolah dengan menggunakan Boolean “OR” dan “AND”. Kriteria artikel yang digunakan Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa inggris, diterbitkan dalam periode 10 tahun teakhir (2010-2020). Hasil studi literatur menemukan 15 artikel untuk deteksi dini perkembangan sosial dapat menggunakan instrumen Denver developmetal screening test (DDST), Kuisioner pra skrining perkembangan (KPSP), Preschool Pediatric Symtom Cheklist (PPSC), Dortmund Developmental Screening Preschool (DDSK), The Ages & Stages Quistionnaries (ASQ:SE), Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS). Sementara itu, stimulasi perkembangan sosial dapat dilakukan dengan stimulasi bermain, stimulasi visual art,dan stimulasi senam rhythmic. Terdapat berbagai jenis instrumen untuk mendeteksi perkembangan sosial dan strategi pemberian stimulasi perkembangan sosial pada anak prasekolah. Stimulasi perkembangan sosial tersebut dapat dilakukan oleh orang tua, guru dan perawat. Penggunaan instrument untuk deteksi perkembangan sosial dapat disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan. Stimulasi perkembangan sosial yang paling efektif adalah dengan stimulasi bermain. Orangtua, perawat dan guru perlu mengintegrasikan stimulasi perkembangan sosial dalam aktivitas bermain anak.
Human Resource Sustainability in the Hospitality Sector
Authors: Mehta Mrunali , Mahawar Mukesh Kumar , Mishra Pradeep Kumar
Published: May 2021

In India's hospitality sector, Delhi is a resource provider. Sustainable human resource practices are important for the development of this sector. According to research findings, there is a scarcity of research on sustainable Human resource practices in Delhi's hospitality sector. This study focuses on sustainable human resource practices in the hospitality sector in Delhi, India. The research aims at dependent variable from the Sustainable Human Resource Management survey that deal with the role of humans in socioeconomic, societal, and business sustainability. The research presents empirical evidence regarding the importance of external Human Resource Management variables such as ethical principles (EP), employment (E), pay and benefits (PB) on the long-term sustainability of the Delhi hospitality sector. The research was carried out in hotels across Delhi. After validating the normalcy and trustworthiness of 48 responses, the statistical analyses were performed. Three hypotheses were formulated and test statistics were used to evaluate findings. With the exception of well-being to recruitment (0.09) and involvement to recruitment (0.16), all factors had a strong positive association.
Eskrimde Alt Ekstremite Lunge Biyomekaniği
Authors: BAŞ Sevilay Seda , ATEŞ Yasemin , KULUNKOGLU Bahar
Published: May 2021

Kendini savunma ve bir saldırı sporu olarak tanımlanan eskrimde, lunge hareketi en sık kullanılan atak türüdür. Lunge hareketi, arka tarafta kalan alt ekstremitenin patlayıcı gücü ile ön taraftaki alt ekstremitenin ileri hareketi ile gerçekleştirilir. Eskrimde sporcunun yaşı ve dominant tarafı, biyomekanik, teknik, algısal ve psikomotor özellikler gibi pek çok faktörün performansı etkilediği bilinmektedir. Lunge hareketinde ise sporcunun başlangıç pozisyonu, ayak pozisyonu, alt ekstremite kas gücü, hareket esnasında gravite merkezinin yer değişimi gibi faktörler lunge hızı ve uzunluğunu değiştirerek spor performansı üzerine etki etmektedir. Eskrimde atağın doğru bir teknik ile gerçekleştirilmesi etkili patlayıcı güç, gravite merkezinin hızlanma mesafesi ve horizontal pik hızda iyileşme sağlamaktadır. Eskrimde performansı etkileyen biyomekanik faktörlerin incelenmesi, alt ekstremite yaralanmalarına neden olan faktörlerin anlaşılması, azaltılması ve uygun rehabilitasyon programlarının geliştirilmesi için son derece önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, eskrim sporcularının lunge hareketi esnasındaki alt ekstremite biyomekaniğinde meydana gelen değişimler ile ilgili ayrıntılı bir tarama yaparak elde edilen bilgileri derlemek ve literatüre katkı sağlamaktır.
PERSONNEL TRAINING AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Linkova Оlena
Published: May 2021

The article examines the importance of organizational development to ensure competitiveness: increasing the ability of the organization to adapt to changing environmental conditions; updating the management system, organizational structure and culture; setting current goals, introduction of new technologies and methods of work in operational activities and management; creation of new structural units of the organization. Adaptation of domestic business to the rapid pace of market changes requires effective systematic implementation of a set of actions on strategic management based on business models, innovation management and marketing communications. Emphasis is placed on the main goal of development – to accelerate the process of adaptation to market changes. A balanced model of organizational development based on the education system is proposed, which includes: research of market demand and consumer values; consolidation of the business model in strategic management; audit of human resources; formation of a system of training according to the project of skills; introduction of a structural component of change management based on strategic leadership. The basis of organizational development is: ranking of staff values; introduction of systematic training; formation of a microclimate of mutual assistance in teams; timely informing staff about changes in market factors that will affect the implementation of organizational change; increased material support at the level of strategic management of individual work of operational level managers. The risks of using a balanced learning system within the selected business model are: increasing the ambitions of staff with the development of skills and changing life priorities; the difficulty of directly assessing the effectiveness of learning outcomes; preparation of educational personality-oriented programs. Measures to minimize the risks of implementing a balanced learning system are: teamwork; formation of a structural subdivision of coaches; concluding long-term agreements for certain training programs; motivation systems.
MIGRATION FROM UKRAINE TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AS A POSSIBLE FACTOR IN THE TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Pyatkovska Oksana
Published: May 2021

For the last decade external migration flows from Ukraine increased from 5.4 million (2010) to 5.9 million (2019) while, according to author’s calculations, Ukrainian migration to Africa has tripled during the same period. Due to the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, and the corresponding changes in priorities in the international political arena, the development of trade and diversification of foreign economic partners have become crucially important for Ukraine. Many empirical non-Ukrainian studies prove the positive impact of international migration on trade between the country of origin and the destination of migrants. In this situation the issue of involving Ukrainian migrants in establishing economic cooperation between Ukraine and country of Ukrainian migrants’ residence, especially in the trade sphere, is very actual. According to the UN migration data, in the beginning of 2020 the number of Ukrainian migrants among all African countries was the highest in the Republic of South Africa, making 6.7 thousand people. Therefore, the aim of the article is to identify the possible impact of Ukrainian migration to South Africa on the growth of trade in goods from Ukraine to South Africa, as well as the factors that may cause it. The author of the article considers the dynamics of migration from Ukraine to South Africa, as well as the dynamics of exports of goods and services for the period 2000 – 2019 years. Analysis of data by approximation using CurveExpert software allow to trace the correlation between the dynamics of migration from Ukraine to South Africa and export growth: a quadratic relationship with a correlation coefficient R = 0.9345. The ratio of the share of exports of goods and services from Ukraine to South Africa of the 2000 – 2019 period is analyzed, and a conclusion is made about the significant dominance of goods in the overall structure of exports. The analysis of the commodity structure of exports of goods allows to explain the reason for the positive impact of migration on it: predominance of food products, which are in great demand among Ukrainian migrants in South Africa. An additional factor that may further stimulate the growth of trade from Ukraine to South Africa is the entrepreneurial activity of Ukrainian migrants in this country and their great interest in establishing and promotion of trade exchanges between their country of origin and the country of destination.
RATU ADIL SATRIA PININGIT DAN ZAMAN EDAN
Authors: Yudari A.A. Kade Sri , Karmini Ni Wayan
Published: May 2021

Wacana Ratu Adil Satria Piningit dan Zaman Edan, tidak pernah hilang dari benak dan relung hati masyarakat Indonesia. Tulisan ini hanyalah sebagai ungkapan rasa keprihatinan atas fenomena carut marut yang sedang terjadi di bumi pertiwi ini. Tujuannya, memaknai secara tersurat naskah warisan para leluhur yang penuh dengan perlambang sehingga masyarakat luas dapat memahami mengapa istilah Ratu Adil Satria Piningit dan Zaman Edan selalu diwacanakan ketika bumi pertiwi sedang mengalami berbagai masalah. Tulisan ini juga merupakan reinterpretasi beberapa sumber pustaka salah satunya adalah serat Kalatidha karya Raden Ngabehi Ranggawarsita. Bahwa, serat Kalatidha merupakan kepustakaan sastra Jawa yang berisi kritik social, nilai keagamaan, tradisi kapujanggaan, prediksi masa depan/ futurology dan kemunculan Satria Piningit sang Ratu Adil. Pada akhirnya, ‘Serat’ yang mengisyaratkan zaman edan menjadi pembicaraan klasik populer dikalangan masyarakat luas. Ketika keadilan yang diharapkan belum memenuhi semua komponen, seperti terjadi ketimpangan social yang berkepanjangan maka wacana Ratu Adil terus dielukan. Faktanya, istilah yang melegenda itu pun hanyalah merupakan gambaran kondisi zaman yang dirasakan masyarakat disertai dengan harapan datangnya seorang pemimpin yang adil, bijak dan lebih memihak kepada rakyat.
YOGA SASTRA: JALAN MANUNGGAL PENGARANG DALAM SASTRA KEKAWIN
Authors: Dwijayanthi Ni Made Ari , Suadnyana Ida Bagus Putu Eka
Published: May 2021

Yoga sastra dikatakan jalan yang dipilih pengarang kekawin untuk menemukan jalan kemanunggalan dengan Semesta melalui karyanya. Beberapa kekawin digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni Kekawin Dharma Sawita, Dharma Wimala, Dharma Niskala, Dharma Sunya, Dharma Putus, Smaradahana, dan juga Kidung Jayendrya. Fokus tulisan ini untuk mengungkapkan bentuk, fungsi, dan makna yoga sastra dalam kekawin. Teori yang digunakan untuk menginterpretasi teks adalah teori semiotika dari Pierce sementara teori rasa dari Sharma digunakan untuk menganalisis kedalaman pengalaman estetik dalam karya sastra Kawi. Sehingga menghasilkan temuan berupa yoga sastra sebagai jalan manunggal pengarang dengan pencipta melalui proses kreatif karang mengarang karya sastra.
TEO-ETIKA HINDU PADA PEMENTASAN TARI SAKRAL RANGDA DALAM PROSESI NAPAK SITI
Authors: Wirawan Komang Indra
Published: May 2021

Pada kajian ini, secara khusus menelisik lebih dalam tentang pementasan tari sakral Rangda pada prosesi napak siti melalui pendekatan Teo-etika Hindu. Melalui kajian ini, penulis berupaya menggali makna teologis dan etika pementasan tari sakral Rangda yang dipentaskan dalam setiap sritual napak siti atau mapinton ketika prosesi sakralisasi Barong-Rangda dilakukan. Prosesi “menarikan” Rangda ini menjadi penting dilakukan sebagai sebuah proses “pengesahan”, bahwaRangda telah layak disebut sakral, dan berhak dijadikan objek pemujaan. Meskipun, Barong-Rangda sudah disakralkan melalui proses ritual, tetapi belum dilakukan proses napak siti, maka Barong dan adalah proses pemberkatan kepada pertiwi (bumi), dan dalam teologi Hindu pertiwi adalah Sakti dari Bhatara Siwa sebagai simbol kekuatan yang supream. Jadi, pementasan tarian napak siti ini menjadi hal yang menarik dikaji dalam upaya menggali makna teologi, estetik dan etika dalam menarikan Rangda sebagai pentasbihan, bahwa Rangda sudah terbukti sakral dan dapat dijadikan objek pemujaan.
DEGRADASI ETIKA BUSANA SEMBAHYANG UMAT HINDU DI PURA AGUNG JAGATNATHA DENPASAR
Authors: Suksma I Gde Widya , Widana I Gusti Ketut
Published: May 2021

Secara evolutif, apapun yang menyangkut diri manusia sejak jaman prehistoris (purba) sampai posmodern selalu bergerak dinamis mengikuti kecenderungan perubahan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan pandangan yang lebih lunak mengenai kemajuan manusia sejak jaman purba, bila ingin mempunyai pengertian tentang diri manusia. Mempelajari manusia, sebenarnya adalah mempelajari diri kita sendiri dalam berbagai bentuknya, mulai dari yang primitif, sederhana hingga modern atau postmodern. Semua perkembangan itu menggambarkan betapa perubahan dari bentuk satu ke bentuk lain, cenderung bergerak ke arah yang semakin bebas. Termasuk bebas dalam arti lepas dari aturan norma dalam berbusana sembahyang, yang pada akhirnya bermuara pada terjadinya degradasi etika. Hal ini berkaitan dengan bahwa secara biologis tubuh manusia adalah konstruk fisikal-material yang meliputi bermacam organ dengan berbagai jenis dan fungsinya yang kemudian menjadi satu kesatuan membentuk keutuhan anatomis manusia. Ketika tubuh biologis atau anatomis manusia hendak ditampilkan dalam kerangka relasi atau interaksi sosial, maka muncullah apa yang dinamakan sebagai “penampilan fisik”. Tubuh fisikal yang didesain sedemikian rupadengan unsur-unsur material yang artifisial sesuai dengan perkembangan tren mode, dengan kecenderungan menyimpang dari tuntunan etika Hindu.
A Study on the English Translation on Chapter Two of Tao Te Ching from the Perspective of Eco-Translatology: Lin Yutang’s and James Legge's Versions
Authors: Yan Peijie , Zeng Yajun
Published: May 2021

Chu Culture includes material civilization and spiritual civilization created by Chu people in their working life, and it is an important part of Chinese civilization. Besides Lisao and Tianwen, Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is also deeply influenced by Chu culture. Under the guidance of eco-translation theory, this paper takes Chapter two of Tao Te Ching as an example, selects Lin Yutang’s and James Legge’s translations as the research objects, and analyzes them from the perspectives of language, culture and communication, respectively. The purpose is to explore whether the eco-translation theory can apply to the previous English translations of Tao Te Ching, and to further understand the implicit relationship between Chu culture and Tao Te Ching.
Afghan EFL Instructors’ Use of Teaching Methods
Authors: Orfan Sayeed Naqibullah , Noori Abdul Qawi , Hashemi Aminuddin , Akramy Sayeed Asif
Published: May 2021

The study investigated the Afghan EFL instructors’ use of English teaching methods. It also studied whether the instructors’ gender had any significant impact on their responses.  A survey questionnaire with 35 closed-ended items was utilized to collect the data from 50 EFL instructors who were teaching English in various English language centers in Takhar. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results of the study revealed that the Afghan EFL instructors frequently used the Grammar Translation Method and communicative language method in their English classes. Moreover, the EFL instructors sometimes used the Audiolingual Method, the Direct Method, the Total Physical Response and the Silent Way. The Silent Way was the least frequently used method in Afghan EFL classrooms. The results also showed that there were not any statistically significant differences between female and male instructors’ response. The study suggests an eclectic use of methods in English classes in order to make English learning more meaningful to students.
Discernment of Pitfalls in Understanding Finite and Non-Finite Verb Structures by English Language Learners
Authors: Shahid Muahamad Ali , Mahmood Anser , Saeed Rana Muhammad Basharat , Shaffaqat Muhammd , Naz Gulshan
Published: May 2021

The current study was conducted to investigate the "Discernment of Pitfalls in Understanding Finite and Non-Finite Verb Structures by English Language Learners." Data was collected for this purpose from 200 English Language Learners of Intermediate Level at the Hope College of Science & Management, Garden Town Sillanwali, Sargodha Division, Punjab (Pakistan). To achieve the research objectives, the variables were interpreted using three theories: "Linguistic Morphology (Bauer, 2003)," "Syntactic Functions (Jong-Bok Kim and Peter Sells, 2007)," and "The Principle of Semantic Compositionality (Gottlob Frege, 1953)." An experimental approach was used to collect quantitative primary data, with McNemar Test Conduction in two stages: Pre-Test and Post-Test. Convenience sampling techniques were used to collect data. A six-week treatment was carried out to determine the range between two extreme Tests. The mean difference in linguistic competence was 64.69434. P-Values (Probability Values) 000 demonstrated that the Null hypothesis was rejected and the Alternate Hypothesis was accepted. It meant that the English Language Learners did exceptionally well following the teaching intervention. IBM SPSS Statistics was used to analyze the data. The entire project was formatted in APA (American Psychological Association) Sixth Edition formatting style.
More than Lip Service
Authors: Winberry Joseph
Published: May 2021

Social justice is increasingly identifiable within library and information science (LIS) research and practice. However, numerous scholars have raised the concern that social justice has been commodified in order to benefit the powerful and therefore the possibility of actual and constructive change has been minimized in numerous cases. In response, this researcher undertook a literature review of self-identified “social justice” research in 2 large academic databases—Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) and Library and Information Science Source (LISS)—in order to identify the types of social justice research in LIS. The result of the review identified 247 records and included results from peer reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings from which a typology of 2 research types (e.g., knowledge and practice) and 8 sub-types (e.g., metatheoretical, theoretical, ideational, methodological, empirical, narrative, professional, and pedagogical) was identified. Identification of this typology is helpful for organizing existing social justice research within LIS, assisting in the examination of connections between theories and methods, and contributing to a broader goal of arguing that social justice is an emerging sub-discipline within LIS. Future research is needed to grow this typology and increase research in areas that remain understudied such as LIS-centered metatheoretical, theoretical, and methodological social justice research.
Meaning and Memory
Authors: Sikes Scott
Published: May 2021

Initiated in the 1970’s, the Appalachian Oral History Project contains thousands of oral histories collected from residents of the Central Appalachian region. A significant portion of these oral histories were conducted with Black residents of the region, thus serving as a repository of voices long left unheard in the dominant historical narrative. Like many such collections, the audio cassettes were left to gather dust for decades. A project has recently begun to digitize and preserve all of the oral histories. What do the oral histories in the AOHP collection have to say to us today about both Black identity in Central Appalachia and the use of oral history to confront questions of place and identity? More importantly, how do contemporary Black residents in one of the same communities in which the oral histories were originally conducted wish to respond to the recorded interviews? Digital recordings were played for Black residents of the same community from which many of the original oral histories were collected in order to foster conversation and dialogue about the material. Using ethnographic methods, this research illustrates the ways new forms of archival work and historical scholarship provide a crucial opportunity to enhance what we know of place and identity and allows for stories to be reclaimed by the people and communities from which they came. Within these intersections of theory, method, and discipline is found space for information science research to push beyond traditional boundaries and that wholly embrace the political and the fight for social justice.
Versicherungsvertragsrecht
Authors: Gisch Erwin , Reisinger Wolfgang
Published: May 2021

Versicherungsvertragsrecht: kompakt, einfach, klar Dieses Buch bietet einen kompakten Überblick über das österreichische Versicherungsvertragsrecht. Der Inhalt ist systematisch aufbereitet - vom Abschluss des Versicherungsvertrags über die Pflichten von Versicherer und Versicherungsnehmer und den Eintritt des Versicherungsfalls bis zur Beendigung des Vertrags. Der Schadenversicherung wird ein eigener Schwerpunkt gewidmet. Für mehr Effizienz in der täglichen Arbeit sorgen - viele Tipps und praktische Beispiele - eine übersichtliche Darstellung der aktuellen Rechtsprechung - sowie verlässliche Aussagen und Lösungsansätze für typische Probleme. Das Werk setzt auf einfache Lesbarkeit und versteht sich als Leitfaden für Sachverständige, Rechtsanwält*innen, Richter*innen, Konsumentenvertreter*innen und Praktiker*innen in der Versicherungswirtschaft.
TEACHING WITH ANALOGIES: EXAMPLES OF A SELF-HEALING POROUS MATERIAL
Authors: Aberšek Boris
Published: May 2021

As disciplines reach maturity, a dynamic meta-structure is needed, which facilitates merging and new divisions of disciplines. Under such a meta-structure, the disciplines propel the evolution of knowledge, but adapt themselves when driving forces emerge sufficient to provoke their adaptation (Suarez-Orozco, Satin-Bajaj, 2010). This means that on the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education must give transdisciplinary view (Flogie, Aberšek, 2015). Science-education research studies and STEM teachers’ classroom experiences have shown that analogies and transdisciplinar point of view, when used properly, can help make science concepts meaningful to students. Throughout the history, analogies have played an important role in scientific discoveries, not as proof, but as inspiration. Analogies have also played an important role in explaining those discoveries (Kaiser, 1989). Science teachers, like scientists, frequently use analogies to explain concepts to students (James, Scharmann, 2007). The analogies serve as initial models, or simple representations, of science concepts.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE GROWTH OF MENIAL JOBS
Authors: Albański Łukasz
Published: May 2021

Young people are confronting a world in which they may not achieve economic strides their parents did. Almost all will have been awarded university degree, worth far less (in the terms and conditions of their employment) than that of their parents, if they themselves graduated from university. In the article the author discusses the relationship between higher education and stratification. The concepts of meritocracy and credentialism are considered and a particular attention is paid to an equal/unequal access to education dilemma. Discussed is why a liberal arts education is losing ground and why it is being made a scapegoat for graduate unemployment. Does the nightmare of Weber’s “iron cage of rationalization” come true and is the contemporary university in the service of an economic order with all the related technical requirements of machine production? In the second part of the article the role of meritocratic discourse and educational credential inflation is considered as well as the growth of menial jobs for young people as a case in Poland.
Key words: education at post-secondary level, liberal arts, youth unemployment, inequality, Poland.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF AN ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION
Authors: Bansilal Sarah , James Angela
Published: May 2021

Advanced Certificate in Education programmes was offered by many South African universities to provide opportunities for teachers to upgrade their positions. The purpose of the study was to explore Physical Science teachers’ perceptions of their professional development. In this study we considered three domains of professional development which are content knowledge, pedagogic content knowledge and teacher beliefs and attitudes. This study used a mixed method approach using the form of an embedded design. The study was conducted with 156 students enrolled in an ACE Physical Science programme. The teachers stated that their content knowledge and pedagogic content knowledge had not only improved, but also their engagement with actual laboratories, and conducting experiments contributed to their teaching experiences. Hence, their self-confidence of physical science teaching evolved. The authors recommend that the ACE programme should also include a mentoring system with teaching practicum via school leadership and subject advisers. Key words: content knowledge, professional development, physical science teachers, pedagogic content knowledge, teacher beliefs, teacher confidence.
AUTHENTIC SCIENCE EXPERIENCES: PRE-COLLEGIATE SCIENCE EDUCATORS’ SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES DURING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Burrows Andrea C. , DiPompeo Michael A. , Myers Adam D. , Hickox Ryan C. , Borowczak Mike , French Debbie A. , Schwortz Andria C.
Published: May 2021

Twenty-three pre-collegiate educators of elementary students (ages 5-10 years) and secondary students (ages 11-18 years) attended a two-week science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) astronomy focused professional development in the summer of 2015 with activities focused on authentic science experiences, inquiry, and partnership building. ‘Authentic’ in this research refers to scientific skills and are defined. The study explores the authentic science education experience of the pre-collegiate educators, detailing the components of authentic science as seen through a social constructionism lens. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, the researchers analyzed the successes and challenges of pre-collegiate science and mathematics educators when immersed in STEM and astronomy authentic science practices, the educators’ perceptions before and after the authentic science practices, and the educators’ performance on pre to post content tests during the authentic science practices. Findings show that the educators were initially engaged, then disengaged, and then finally re-engaged with the authentic experience. Qualitative responses are shared, as are the significant results of the quantitative pre to post content learning scores of the educators. Conclusions include the necessity for PD team delivery of detailed explanations to the participants - before, during, and after – for the entire authentic science experience and partnership building processes. Furthermore, expert structure and support is vital for participant research question generation, data collection, and data analysis (successes, failures, and reattempts). Overall, in order to include authentic science in pre-collegiate classrooms, elementary and secondary educators need experience, instruction, scaffolding, and continued support with the STEM processes. Key words: authentic science, astronomy outreach, inquiry activities, partnership building, professional development, STEM education.
Endülüslü Sufi İbn Berracān’ın Osmanlı’da Bir Şarihi: Lālezārī ve ed-Durratu’l-Beyḍāʾ İsimli Risalesinin Tahkik ve Tercümesi
Authors: YILDIZ Mehmet
Published: May 2021

İbn Berracān (ö.536/1142) Endülüs’te yaşamış önemli bir sufidir. İki ayrı tefsiri ve ilahî isimlerin şerhine dair bir eseri günümüze ulaşmıştır. Bu eserlerinde tasavvufi meselelerin büyük kısmına dair değerlendirmelerini bulmak mümkündür. Bildiğimiz kadarıyla İbn Berracān’ın eserlerine yönelik herhangi bir şerh yapılmamıştır. Bunun tek istisnası 18. yüzyılda yaşamış olan Osmanlı ulemasından sufi Meḥmed Ṭāhir Lālezārī’dir (ö.1204/1789). Lālezārī, İbn Berracān’ın el-Aʿrāf suresi 54. ayette ifade edilen Allah’ın arşına istivāʾ etmesi meselesinden hareketle yaptığı çıkarımlarını şerh eden ed-Durrātu’l-Beyḍāʾ isimli bir risale yazmıştır. Lālezārī, risalesinde ruh ve nefsin cisimdeki mücadelelerinde ruhun cisimde hakim olabilmesi için yapılması gerekenler üzerinde durmaktadır. Biz de makalemizde Lālezārī’nin bu risalesinin tahlil, tahkik ve tercümesini yaptık.