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Konsep Masjid Sebagai Pusat Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Tasmin Muhammad
Published: January 2021

Mosque with a rapid development in Indonesia should become a pride as a Moslems asset. Unfortuntely, the development of mosque, physically, has not synergize with the management of the mosque, such as the presence of the prophet mosque in in Madinah wich was having function as the central of people’s Education. Writer felt summoned to particulize a mosque that had started to organize it’s management, Ar Riyadh mosque in Gunung Tembak, Balikpapan, to ascertain how far that mosque can become a refference of mosque concept as a central of Islamic Education. According to the data and writer’s description, it is discovered that Ar Riyadh Mosque having an educational program for whole people of the mosque with 4 kinds of services; first, covering the general activities wich are including khutbah in Friday and general recitation, second, Taklim Diniyah after maghrib, third, Halaqah Diniyah after subuh, forth, a specific education for ulama and zu’ama. With this intensive education, writer concluded that Ar Riyadh Mosque is able to become a mosque concept as a central of Islamic Education, with the improvement of planning aspects, evaluation, self-funding engineering and muslimat services.
Iklim Kreatif Sebagai Moderator Hubungan Antara Intelijen Dan Kreatif
Authors: Kartika Yuni , Hastjarjo Thomas Dicky
Published: January 2021

Studi psikologi mengenai kemampuan berpikir kreatif sangat penting untuk peningkatan sumber daya manusia. Inteligensi merupakan merupakan salah satu kemampuan bawaan individu yang menjadi pondasi penting untuk pengembangan kemampuan berpikir kreatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui iklim kreatif sebagai moderator hubungan antara inteligensi dan kemampuan berpikir kreatif. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah 223 (134 perempuan dan 89 laki-laki) yang merupakan siswa siswi sekolah Negeri dan Swasta di Yogyakarta. Terdapat tiga alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitan diantaranya Tes Kreativitas Verbal (TKV) yang dikembangkan oleh Munandar, Culture Fair Intelligence (CFIT) yang dikembangkan oleh Cattel dan skala iklim kreatif. Analisis data menggunakan Moderated Regression Analysis. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa inteligensi secara signifikan memprediksi kemampuan berpikir kreatif (r=0,324, p<0,01) dengan sumbangan efektif sebesar 10,5% sedangkan iklim kreatif tidak terbukti sebagai moderator pada hubungan antara inteligensi dan kemampuan berpikr kreatif. Penelitian ini juga mendukung teori threshold yang mengungkapkan bahwa tidak dibutuhkan kecerdasan tinggi untuk menjadi kreatif.

Kata kunci : berpikir kreatif, inteligensi, iklim kreatif
Optimal Conditions of Natural and Mixed Convection in a Vented Rectangular Cavity with a Sinusoidal Heated Wall Inside with a Heated Solid Block
Authors: Sereir Tewfik , Missoum Abdelkrim , Mebarki Brahim , Elmir Mohamed , Mohamed Douha
Published: January 2021

The present investigation deals with the natural, mixed and forced convection in a vented rectangular cavity having a sinusoidal heated vertical wall with a conducting solid block placed at one of the nine positions. The objective is to analyze numerically using finite element method the effects of the following parameters: inlet, outlet positions, solid square positions, thermal coefficient λ, amplitude ratio ɛ, phase deviation ϕ and the solid square size on the thermo-convective flows. The Richardson number is varied from 0 to 40, the Reynolds and Prandtl numbers are fixed respectively at 100 and 0.71. To quantify the heat transfer of the solid block and to get closer to real conditions, we have developed a modification based on the evaluation of the Nusselt number using the average temperature in the cavity, unlike previous works which used the input temperature. As results, the sinusoidal temperature at the right wall gives higher heat transfer enhancement. The variation of the phase deviation and amplitude ratio have a slightly effect on the average fluid temperature and average Nusselt at the right wall and at the square solid.
ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN BAHAN BAKU PADA PT. MARUKI INTERNASIONAL INDONESIA
Authors: Saleh Andi Mulia
Published: January 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengendalian persediaan bahan baku pada PT. Maruki Internasional Indonesia menggunakan metode EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) dapat meminimalkan biaya persediaan. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif dan data kualitatif.Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder.Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode Economic Order Quantity (EOQ). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengendalian persediaan bahan baku pada PT. Maruki Internasional Indonesia jika menggunakan metode EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) dapat meminimalkan biaya persediaan
Rinkite–nacareniobsite-(Ce) solid solution series and hainite from the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex: occurrence and compositional variation
Authors: Rønsbo Jørn G. , Sørensen Henning , Roda-Robles Encarnacion , Fontan François , Monchoux Pierre
Published: January 2021

In the Ilímaussaq alkaline complex, minerals from the rinkite–nacareniobsite-(Ce) solid solution series have been found in pulaskite pegmatite, sodalite foyaite, naujaite and naujaite pegmatite from the roof sequence, and in marginal pegmatite, kakortokite and lujavrite from the floor sequence.

The electron microprobe analyses embrace almost the full extension of the solid solution series and confirm its continuity. The solid solution series shows similar compositional variations in the roof and floor sequences: Rinkite members of the series are found in the less evolved rocks in the two sequences, whereas nacareniobsite-Ce members occur in the most evolved rocks and pegmatites in the two sequences.

The REE (+Y) content varies from 0.83 atoms per formula unit (apfu) in rinkite from pulaskite pegmatite to 1.31 apfu in nacareniobsite-(Ce) from naujaite pegmatite. The main substitution mechanisms in the solid solution series investigated in this work are 2Ca2+ = Na+ + REE3+ and Ti4+ + Ca2+ = Nb5+ + Na+. The increased contents of Nb5+ and REE3+ are only to a minor degree compensated through the F1– = O2– substitution. The chondrite normalised REE patterns of the minerals develop in a similar way in the two sequences, showing relative La-enrichment and Y-depletion from the less to the most evolved rocks.

Hainite has not previously been found in the Ilímaussaq complex. It was here identified in a pulaskite pegmatite sample by a combination of X-ray diffraction giving the unit cell dimensions a = 9.5923(7) Å, b = 7.3505(5) Å, c = 5.7023(4) Å, α = 89.958(2)°, β = 100.260(1)°, γ = 101.100(2)°, and X-ray powder pattern and electron microprobe data giving the empirical formula (Ca1.62 Zr0.16Y 0.22) (Na0.87Ca1.11) (Ca 1.65 REE0.35)Na(Ti0.81Nb0.09Fe0.08 Zr0.02)(Si2O7)2O0.99F2.96. Based on published and the present data it is documented that minerals from the hainite-götzenite solid solution series show a compositional variation between the ideal end members (Y,REE,Zr)Na2Ca4Ti(Si2O7)2OF3 and NaCa6Ti(Si2O7)2OF3.
Scenario and policy of Decent Nutrition and Food Security in the Post-Covid-19 in Nepal
Authors: Maharjan Kabita , Chaudhary Deepak
Published: January 2021

The Covid-19 has drawn a new debate on the issue of food security and nutrition. The literature suggests a positive relationship between food security and nutrition. For low-income countries, access to nutritious food has been challenging. Literature reveals that Nepal faces poor food security and nutrition for decades and this issue has been more surfaced after the Covid-19. This paper explores the prospect of food security along with nutrition based on secondary data and reviews. Food security has been associated with the production, stock, access, and utilization. The utilization normally refers to the use of varieties of nutrition for the human body that is related to the immunity system. Agriculture is the prime occupation of the country as the two-third population depends on agriculture for livelihood. However, the subsistence form of agriculture has been dominated. Due to the lack of agricultural production, Nepal faces poor nutrition and faces mal-nutrition problems. Many of the districts in the western and far-western hilly regions of the country have been faced with food scarcity and malnutrition has become a common phenomenon. Moreover, Covid 19 has further highlighted the issue of food security and nutrition. As the Covid-19 is related to immunity power and its association is with nutritious food is crucial. The policy of the government has prioritized from grass root level to eliminate hunger and malnutrition though there are still challenges.
Characterization of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants essential oil from Vietnam
Authors: NGAN Tran Thi Kim , QUAN Pham Minh , TOAN Tran Quoc
Published: January 2021

DDysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants is a fragrant herb widely distributed from warm temperate regions to subtropical and tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The essential oil from D. ambrosioides is the main ingredient used in traditional medicine due to its anti-malarial, anti-cancer, and anti-helminthic properties, among others. The chemical composition of D. ambrosioides essential oil from the aerial part was extracted by hydrodistillation and analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, resulting the yield of 0.8%. The main components were characterized as 2,3-dehydro-1,4-cineole (55%), α-terpinene (15.2%), iso-ascaridole (15.3%), and p-cymene (9.8%), respectively.
La feminización de la pandemia COVID19 en México
Authors: Rodríguez Pedraza Yunitzilim
Published: January 2021

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Desarrollo humano e integración familiar: Estudio desde el servicio integral del adulto mayor en Perú
Authors: Fuster-Guillén Doris , Ocaña-Fernández Yolvi , Salazar Espinoza David Elí , Ramirez Asis Edwin Hernan
Published: January 2021

Este trabajo se elaboró en función del servicio brindado por el centro de desarrollo integral de la familia a los adultos mayores. En dicho servicio se han presentado dificultades en cuanto a la atención, es por ello el objetivo fue caracterizar el servicio ofrecido por el centro de desarrollo integral de la familia con el fin de determinar irregularidades o problemas que alteren el normal desempeño del área. El estudio fue abordado desde la mirada del paradigma positivista, enfoque cuantitativo, método hipotético deductivo, tipo sustantivo, diseño de investigación no experimental de corte transversal, descriptivo explicativo. La muestra estuvo constituida por 88 usuarios del Centro de Desarrollo Integral de la Familia. La técnica empleada fue la encuesta, para lo cual se elaboró un cuestionario valido, fiable con valor 0.74 por alpha de cronbach y con coherencia interna. Los resultados obtenidos a través de la regresión logística establecen como hallazgo, que la dimensión que predomina en el servicio integral de la familia, fue el desarrollo Humano, concluyendo que el indicador de mayor peso es el cognitivo y la integración familiar, además se hace fundamental mejorar estrategias que permita el manejo del ocio y tiempo libre en familia.
Ciudadanía ambiental y productos amigables con el ambiente: Estudio de la disposición a comprar
Authors: Cavazos-Arroyo Judith , Pérez-Villarreal Héctor Hugo , Sánchez Quintero Rodimil Fernando
Published: January 2021

Aunque el consumo de productos ecológicos se encuentra en crecimiento tanto en países desarrollados como emergentes, persiste un debate sobre las motivaciones de compra, el compromiso cívico ambiental y la disposición de los consumidores a adquirir este tipo de productos. Por ello, esta investigación analizó el efecto de la actitud hacia el ambiente y la credibilidad hacia las marcas pro-ambientales sobre la ciudadanía ambiental y la influencia de éstos sobre la disposición a comprar productos ambientalmente amigables. La metodología consistió en una investigación cuantitativa, explicativa y transversal, aplicándose una encuesta personal a una muestra de 380 estudiantes universitarios en México. Los resultados comprobaron un efecto directo de la credibilidad hacia las marcas pro-ambientales sobre la ciudadanía ambiental y de ésta hacia la disposición a comprar productos ambientalmente amigables. Asimismo, se encontró un efecto indirecto entre la credibilidad y la disposición de compra, a través de la ciudadanía ambiental. Sin embargo, la actitud no tuvo ningún efecto sobre la ciudadanía ambiental, ni la disposición de compra. Se concluye que al desarrollar una estrategia comercial para influir en la disposición de compra de productos ecológicos es recomendable invertir especialmente en la credibilidad de la marca, reforzando experiencia y confiabilidad.
Cartera réplica a partir de modelos estocásticos para predecir el índice bursátil Colcap
Authors: Parejo Rodríguez Alexander , Payares Ayola Marceliano , Parodi Camargo Eder
Published: January 2021

En el mundo contemporáneo, es común, el uso de los mercados de capitales para buscar financiación o realizar inversiones. Dichas decisiones, traen consigo un riesgo generado por la naturaleza del mercado al que se enfrentan. El objetivo del presente proyecto es predecir el índice bursátil colombiano Colcap a partir del pronóstico de las acciones que lo componen. Este proceso se realizará utilizando las 20 acciones que forman el índice estudiado, también, se construyó una cartera réplica utilizando el modelo de Media- Varianza enunciado por Markowitz, añadiéndole una restricción al modelo original. Para la predicción de las acciones se aplicó el modelo estocástico de Wienner Gauss, con la simulación de Montecarlo. El estudio pudo identificar que el modelo Media-Varianza excluye a los activos financieros que presentan altas volatilidades, concluyendo que la utilización de Media-Varianza de Markowitz es válido para construir carteras réplicas para pronosticar el índice Colcap
Incidencia del estilo de liderazgo en la violencia laboral en pymes de la Comuna Once de Medellín, Colombia
Authors: López Giraldo José Antonio , Beltrán Ríos Jaime Alberto
Published: January 2021

El liderazgo y la violencia ocupacional han sido dos tópicos evaluados en el contexto laboral con el propósito de conocer su relación e incidencia en el desarrollo personal y organizacional. Este artículo tiene como propósito exponer las perspectivas desde las cuales se han abordado los temas en cuestión, y presentar los resultados obtenidos en una investigación de corte cuantitativo, realizada en 12 pequeñas y medianas empresas de la comuna 11 de la ciudad de Medellín en el año 2018 por medio de la aplicación de una encuesta, que tuvo como objetivo conocer la percepción de los involucrados respecto al tema y determinar la incidencia de los estilos de liderazgo en la presencia o ausencia de violencia ocupacional. Como principal hallazgo puede observarse que hay una relación directamente proporcional entre los estilos de liderazgo y la violencia ocupacional. Se puede concluir que los estilos de liderazgo democrático y liberal son los más determinantes en la presencia de violencia laboral. El estudio ha permitido dilucidar la necesidad de profundizar en el tema, de aquí que en el contexto local se hayan abordado cada una de estas temáticas, abriendo el panorama de las causas y la condición actual de la violencia en los espacios laborales de la ciudad
HAZİNE-İ CELİLE… NİZAMNAME ’SİNDEN, KAMU MALİ YÖNETİM VE KONTROL KANUN’A UZANAN MODERN TÜRK MALİ YÖNETİMİ’NİN, CUMHURBAŞKANLIĞI HÜKÜMET SİSTEMİ MALİ REFORMLARI KAPSAMINDA İNCELENMESİ
Authors: SOYDAN Atakan
Published: January 2021

Mali Yönetim olgusunun; modern kamu yönetiminin en önemli unsurlarından biri olduğu özellikle Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hükümet sistemi çerçevesinde sıklıkla ifade edilmektedir. Nizamnamelerden başlayıp günümüze uzanan modern Türk Maliyesi ’ne yeni hükümet sisteminin etkisinin tartışılması Türk Kamu Yönetiminin, mali yapısı açısından önemli görülebilecektir. Bu makalenin amacı ise; yeni hükümet sisteminin, mali yönetimimize etkisini, geçmişten günümüze Türk Mali Yönetimi’nin yasal dayanakları üzerinden yola çıkarak tartışmaktır. Mali Yönetim alanında yeni bir ekonomik yapı ihtiyacı doğuran hızlı değişimler mali yapı ile hükümet sistemlerinin değişimini ve uyumunu mecbur kılmıştır. Bu kapsamda kamu mali yönetiminin yeni hükümet sistemi ile aldığı cari görünümün ifade edilmesi bu çalışmanın sonuçları açısından dikkat çekici bulanabilecektir.
Do lixo para a indústria: recuperação de enzimas colagenolíticas obtidas a partir de resíduos intestinais de peixes para aplicação industrial/ From waste to the industry: recovery of collagenolytic enzymes obtained from fish intestinal residues for industrial application
Authors: Silva Jessica Costa da , Ferreira Julyanne Victória dos Santos , Barbosa Nilson Fernando , Costa Beatriz de Aquino Marques , Silva Quesia Jemima da , Silva Sabrina Roberta Santana da , Oliveira Vagne de Melo , Porto Ana Lúcia Figueiredo
Published: January 2021

O aumento da produção e consumo de peixes têm gerado uma grande quantidade de resíduos sólidos: ossos, pele, escamas e vísceras digestivas (intestino, fígado, estômago). Com o intuito de aproveitar esses subprodutos, são extraídas diversas biomoléculas, entre elas, a colagenase, enzima capaz de clivar o colágeno. O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar e extrair enzimas colagenolíticas a partir de resíduos de peixes como potencial para aplicação biotecnológica. O material biológico das espécies em estudo passou pelos processos de separação, maceração e homogeneização. O de robalo-flecha (Centropomus undecimalis) (102,41 ± 0,00 U/mg) foi a espécie que apresentou maior atividade colagenolítica dentre as demais espécies: anchova (Pomatomus saltatrix) (82,24 ± 0,00 U/mg), xixarro amarelo (Caranx bartholomaei (26,66 ± 0,00 U/mL), pampo (Trachinotus carolinus) (89,00 ± 0,07 U/mg), tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) (78,23 ± 0,00 U/mg) e tilápia-do-Nilo Oreochromis niloticus (81,96 ± 0,01 U/mg). A partir desses resultados observou-se que o robalo-flecha (C. undecimalis) apresenta um possível potencial para aplicação biotecnológica, aumento do lucro das indústrias de pescados, além de reduzir o descarte inadequado ao meio ambiente.
Application of propylene glycol in DNA-based studies of invertebrates
Authors: Weigand Alexander M. , Desquiotz Noah , Weigand Hannah , Szucsich Nikolaus
Published: January 2021

High-throughput sequencing (HTS) studies on invertebrates commonly use ethanol as the main sample fixative (upon collection) and preservative (for storage and curation). However, alternative agents exists, which should not be automatically neglected when studies are newly designed. This review provides an overview of the application of propylene glycol (PG) in DNA-based studies of invertebrates, thus to stimulate an evidence-based discussion.

The use of PG in DNA-based studies of invertebrates is still limited (n = 79), but a steady increase has been visible since 2011. Most studies used PG as a fixative for passive trapping (73%) and performed Sanger sequencing (66%; e.g. DNA barcoding). More recently, HTS setups joined the field (11%). Terrestrial Coleoptera (30%) and Diptera (20%) were the most studied groups. Very often, information on the grade of PG used (75%) or storage conditions (duration, temperature) were lacking. This rendered direct comparisons of study results difficult, and highlight the need for further systematic studies on these subjects.

When compared to absolute ethanol, PG can be more widely and cheaply acquired (e.g. as an antifreeze, 13% of studies). It also enables longer trapping intervals, being especially relevant at remote or hard-to-reach places. Shipping of PG-conserved samples is regarded as risk-free and is authorised, pinpointing its potential for larger trapping programs or citizen science projects. Its property to retain flexibility of morphological characters as well as to lead to a reduced shrinkage effect was especially appraised by integrative study designs. Finally, the so far limited application of PG in the context of HTS showed promising results for short read amplicon sequencing and reduced representation methods. Knowledge of the influence of PG fixation and storage for long(er) read HTS setups is currently unavailable.

Given our review results and taking difficulties of direct methodological comparisons into account, future DNA-based studies of invertebrates should on a case-by-case basis critically scrutinise if the application of PG in their anticipated study design can be of benefit.
Philosophical analysis of procreation in the value dimension
Authors: Sidorova Tatyana A.
Published: January 2021

Scientific discourses recognize the influence of the value factor on human reproduction. Despite this, an objectifying approach prevails in explaining demographic determination and values are seen as subjects isolated from the person. The article proposes development of the axiological approach in understanding procreation. In philosophical and axiological discourse, procreation can be seen as human reproduction in the culture and persona genesis. Basing on the axiological concept of Max Scheler and personalist philosophy of Vasily Rozanov, the author proposes an interpretation of procreation as an intentional value attitude that manifests a positive aspiration of a person for the future.
« Envisagez de retirer ce terme sensible ». Correction et prescription automatique du langage non discriminant
Authors: Perea François , Wagener Albin
Published: January 2021

Depuis 2017, le correcteur orthographique du fameux logiciel de traitement de texte Microsoft Word a été complété par un module d’analyse du langage, lorsque celui-ci est jugé discriminant. Entre représentations sociales et politiques, questions d’édition de documents de communication et choix linguistiques et discursifs, le présent article se propose d’aborder, par une analyse langagière critique, l’imposition d’une norme sociale et discursive auprès des scripteurs. En étudiant les questions du politiquement correct, de la norme sociale prescriptive et des choix politiques des éditeurs et développeurs du fameux logiciel, les auteurs se proposent d’envisager les enjeux sociaux de ces consignes numériques d’apparence bienveillante, mais qui induisent des choix politiques et communicationnels implicites.
Wine Calling , résistance éthique de vignerons engagés
Authors: Moutat Audrey
Published: January 2021

Cet article propose une étude de la parole engagée des vignerons « nature » à travers une forme de médiatisation particulière, le film-documentaire Wine Calling. Le vin se lève ! réalisé en 2018 par Bruno Sauvard. Il s’agira de mettre en évidence la manière dont la forme de vie de ces vignerons, fondée sur un ethos de liberté, d’authenticité et de simplicité et concrétisée dans des stratégies de vie et des pratiques, s’exprime à travers leurs discours. Ainsi, nous montrerons qu’à travers des figures de solidarité, écologie et hédonisme se cache une réalité socio-politique plus profonde.
Les émissions culinaires à la télévision, nouvelles tribunes de l’engagement ?
Authors: Roger Olivier
Published: January 2021

Bien que les paroles engagées aient occupé une place peu importante dans l’histoire des émissions culinaires à la télévision, certains de leurs participants y ont, à partir des années 1980, défendu une certaine vision de la cuisine en adoptant des rôles différents. Liés à leur public par un rapport de confiance et d’autorité légitimant leur rôle de prescripteur, ceux qui se plaçaient en position d’intermédiaire entre les professionnels de la cuisine et le public ont été remplacés, à partir du milieu des années 2000, par des chefs devenus de véritables personnalités médiatiques. Revendiquant une responsabilité particulière, ces derniers mettent en avant des engagements variés qui contribuent à redéfinir leur statut en tant que professionnels et créateurs.
Genetic and genomic selection in insects as food and feed
Authors: Eriksson T. , Picard C.J.
Published: January 2021

This review will summarise existing tools and resources and highlight areas of focus for the insects as food and feed industry for the production of insects as alternative protein sources. By applying knowledge gained from other agricultural organisms coupled with the ease of insect population growth and rearing capabilities, and the increase in biotechnological advances, strains optimised for various economic and biological traits should be one of the most attainable goals for researchers and insect farmers alike. We have reviewed strengths (and weaknesses) of various genetic and genomic approaches, and consider the future of insect farming in the context of genetic and genomic selection of insects.
Note on an integral by Anatolii Prudnikov
Authors: Reynolds Robert ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, M3J1P3, Canada, Stauffer Allan
Published: January 2021

Closed expressions for the integral

   \begin{document}$ \begin{equation*} \int_{0}^{\infty}\frac{x^{m-1} \log ^k(a x)}{\left(x^{2 u}+1\right) \left(x^{3 u}+1\right)}dx \end{equation*} $\end{document}

are given where the variables $ a $, $ k $, $ m $ and $ u $ are general complex numbers. Some of these closed expressions are given in [4]. Some special cases of the integral are derived and discussed.
A relaxed projection method using a new linesearch for the split feasibility problem
Authors: Suantai Suthep ,   Data Science Research Center, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand, Kesornprom Suparat , Pholasa Nattawut , Cho Yeol Je , Cholamjiak Prasit ,   School of Science, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand,   School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 611731, P. R. China, and Department of Mathematics Education, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea
Published: January 2021

In this work, we propose a new relaxed projection algorithm for the split feasibility problem with a new linesearch. The proposed method does not require the computation on the matrix inverse and the largest eigenvalue of the matrix. We then prove some weak convergence theorems under suitable conditions in the framework of Hilbert spaces. Finally, we give some numerical examples in signal processing to validate the theoretical analysis results. The obtained results improve the corresponding results in the literature.
What is Astragalus wiesneri? Disentangling a new species from its relatives in section Anthylloidei
Authors: Pahlevani Amir H. , Maasoumi Ali Asghar , Kazempour-Osaloo Shahrokh
Published: January 2021

Here, we describe and illustrate a new alpine species of Astragalus sect. Anthylloidei from Iran. Astragalus wiesneri sp. nov., an interesting and rare species, is only known from the type locality in the Bul Mountain (near Eghlid city) in the southern Zagros Mountains. The new species is compared with close relatives, including A. nigrohirsutus and A. lalesarensis, which are also endemic to Iran. In addition, we assembled a dataset of nrDNA ITS sequences of 21 species (22 accessions) representing A. sect. Anthylloidei and ten species of other related spiny-cushion forming sections. Maximum likelihood methods and Bayesian Inference retrieved A. wiesneri sister to A. nigrohirsutus, a species growing in the same area as the new species. The description of A. wiesneri is presented along with a distribution map, some ecological information, field images, conservation status, and pertinent notes.
Open Educational Resources for Improving the Visualization and Reasoning Cognitive Process
Authors: Orozco Claudia
Published: January 2021

Frequently, the process of learning mathematics is reduced to the memorization of concepts or algorithms solution. This fact does not allow mathematics to be really understood, causing a certain displeasure for learning it. This chapter aims to describe the experience of a group of students using an OER for vector learning and its applications. The apps used promote learning because students establish a direct relationship between at least two types of three proposed registers. They are numerical, geometric, and verbal. It was possible to identify two basic operations of conversion and transference between two registers, as well as an evolution in the reasoning process from the natural discursive process to the theoretical discursive process. This resource has been created, stored, and distributed under the scheme of open educational content, with the purpose of promoting open education through gamification in order to facilitate the knowledge and motivation for learning mathematics.
RoboSTEAM Project
Authors: Conde Miguel Á. , Rodríguez-Sedano Francisco J. , Fernández-Llamas Camino , Ramos Maria João Carvalho , Jesus Manuel Domingos , Celis Susana , Gonçalves Jose , Lima Jose , Reimann Daniela , Jormanainen Ilkka , Paavilainen Juha , García-Peñalvo Francisco J.
Published: January 2021

Digital society demands professionals prepared for the current landscape. It is necessary to teach current students how to employ and solve problems related to this constantly changing context. This requires new learning approaches that facilitate developing computational thinking skills by learning programming and applying STEAM disciplines. However, integrating STEAM and developing such skills is not easy in current educational programs. RoboSTEAM project is an Erasmus KA2 project that propose the application of challenge-based learning methodologies combined with the use of robots and physical devices in order help learners to develop computational thinking in pre-university education environments. This chapter describes the project proposal, partners involved, activities, and outcomes and initial results obtained.
The African Traditional Religious Ontology of God, Divinities, and Spirits
Authors: Mwangi John , Mwakio Loizer W.
Published: January 2021

Earlier scholars of religion argued that Africans were animists and polytheists who didn't have the concept of a supreme being because they did not see clearly the distinction between the supreme being and divinities. It's recent that indigenous scholars disputed this and redefined the relationship as ‘diffused monotheism'. God seemed to be remote to the Africans' daily affairs of life, and African culture of respect and honor had a role in this. The authors attempt to present a reality of an accurate outlook of the obscure yet clear religious ontology of God, divinities, and spirits in the African indigenous religion. Durkheim asserted religion divided society into two categories, the profane and the sacred; nevertheless, in the African religious ontology, the two are intermixed in everyday experiences. On the flip-side, to overlook the concept of spirit being in the African worldview is to proscribe an African religious belief system.
The Phenomenological Claims of Gratitude as a Religious Experience and Its Moral Worth
Authors: Essien Essien D.
Published: January 2021

Contemporary thinking regarding the phenomenon of gratitude portrays it as a fundamental attribute of every human being as well as a commendable and beneficial human quality capable of enhancing human flourishing in society. This study demonstrates that although a variety of life experiences can elicit feelings of gratitude, there is evidence that the moral human society considers gratitude as a force capable of encouraging acts of beneficence. Apparently though, in the lens of ethics, gratitude is a purely person-to-person phenomenon, while ingratitude is seen as a profound moral failure. This research addresses issues of why moralists generally see gratitude as an obligation and stressed its dutiful aspects rather than its emotional quality. Findings show that until the advent of moral sentimentalism, gratitude interventions had always produced positive outcomes and benefits which in the heart of ethics is a duty and social obligation towards human benefactors and God.
From Doing Digital to Being Digital
Authors: Murdoch Donna , Fichter Rachel
Published: January 2021

In this article, it is explored how digital transformation is reshaping existing conceptions of technology adoption in the workplace and, as part of this, why the adoption of enterprise technology often lags behind consumer technology. The effect of business intractability towards technological advancement is examined. Also, the inability to quickly disseminate new information about technological changes puts additional stress on adoption by employees. This article then continues into suggestions to improve adoption of technology based on changes in the workplace in attitude and culture, promoting digital literacy and the establishment of new programs to facilitate them.
Accessibility Compliance for E-Government Websites
Authors: Moreno Lourdes , Martínez Paloma
Published: January 2021

Barriers to web accessibility exist that deny the rights of people with disabilities to access content on public sector websites even though equal access is mandatory on e-government websites in most countries. In order to achieve web accessibility, specific standards and technology are essential for ensuring compliance with accessibility laws. In order to support the implementation of accessibility standards facilitating compliance with laws and methodological approaches exist which can play an important role in making e-government websites more accessible. The purpose of this article is to present the regulatory framework regarding accessibility, a survey of the technology and a proposal of good practices concerning technology which evaluates accessibility as a support resource. Recently, standards have been updated which make compliance with accessibility standards mandatory in the upcoming years. Faced with this situation, this work provides support resources to this new regulatory framework such as approaches to accessibility monitoring and evaluation technology.
Digital Transformation in the Utilities Industry
Authors: Teixeira de Azevedo Marcelo , Martins Alaide Barbosa , Kofuji Sergio Takeo
Published: January 2021

Nowadays, there is a digital transformation in industry, which is being referred to as a new revolution, known as the fourth industrial revolution. Today, we are in the fourth industrial revolution, which strongly supports itself at enabling technologies, such as: Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cyber-physical systems (CPS) and cloud computing. These technologies are working cooperatively to promote a digital transformation in the forms of: Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet Consortium and Advanced Manufacturing. To meet these needs and as a proof of concept, a platform for digital transformation for a water issue is proposed with the objective of achieving an efficient management of resources linked to rational use of water. For the platform definition, a survey was performed of the process of a water treatment plant from the third industrial revolution and improved the process by applying the concepts of digital transformation to improve the new platform.
Telework and People with Disabilities
Authors: Bosua Rachelle , Gloet Marianne
Published: January 2021

People with disabilities face unique challenges to access work and participate in a work culture and environment. The increasing uptake of telework is promising from a digital inclusion perspective for people with disabilities. This qualitative study explored barriers and problems of including people with disabilities through telework in Australia. The study focused on management and worker perspectives and findings indicate that both parties face unique challenges to accommodate and include people with disabilities in telework arrangements. Worker barriers to access telework relate to management attitudes, physical and infrastructure problems, social isolation misconceptions, lack of management trust, insufficient telework opportunities and inadequate management knowledge of IT support and reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities. Management issues involve cultural intolerance towards diversity and disability in general, as well as a lack of policies and processes that create a supportive environment for people with disabilities who wish to telework.
The Flexibility of the Workplace and Working Time
Authors: Skowron-Mielnik Beata , Wojtkowiak Grzegorz
Published: January 2021

Organisations are more and more interested in ensuring flexibility of working time and space for their employees. This approach is enforced both by labour market volatility and company strategic plans, e.g. relocation. However, employers begin to realise that employees' flexibility is limited. While the reasons behind it might be objective (lack of legal regulations, commuting expenses), in some cases it is the employees' personal views that stand in the way. In such situation the company is much more limited in its attempts to offer a greater flexibility to its workforce. The research problem that arises here is as follows: is it possible to define the characteristics and situations in which employees are willing to accept flexible conditions of working time and space? Therefore, the aim of the study is to indicate how to increase work flexibility on the side of employees. The study focuses on four areas, i.e. changing the place of residence due to work, frequent business trips, long commuting and flexible work arrangements.
Factors Contributing to Organizational Change Success or Failure
Authors: Jones Jenni , Firth Janet , Hannibal Claire , Ogunseyin Michael
Published: January 2021

Change, and changing, exercise the minds of most managers most of the time. In consequence, leadership development and change management tend to be top priorities for many human resource development (HRD) professionals today. Despite this, much academic and practitioner literature suggests that 70% of all change programs fail. Through analyzing 200 organizational change case studies, this chapter examines this high failure rate, investigates leadership styles and their relationship to change, and explores the key factors that either enable or hinder successful change. The key findings of this examination were that the majority of the 200 studied change initiatives were considered successful and that using Kotter's change model, which has been long established, does not necessarily mean success; nor does the use of a democratic/participative leadership style. The most significant hindering factors and the key critical success factors are also acknowledged.
Future of Education in Industry 4.0
Authors: Nafea Rania Mohy El Din , Toplu Esra Kilicarslan
Published: January 2021

With the developments in technology and innovation, the manufacturing, workforce, training, and educational systems were affected. Facing the fourth industrial revolution, academics are researching the possible changes that might arise in education and skills of the future workforce. As the workplace develops, new competencies will surface. With this context in mind, the authors initiated this research. A detailed questionnaire was prepared as a pilot study to comprehend students' views on the use of technology in classrooms and its impact on their learning experience and engagement. Knowledge of their views allowed the authors to draw inferences as to the skills and competencies of future students and whether they would match Industry 4.0. Furthermore, a gap analysis was conducted, whereby the existing situation at a Canadian higher educational institution was compared to the desired situation, and recommendations were put forward.
Social Foundations of Education and Service-Based Field Experiences
Authors: Hardee Sheri Carmel , McFaden Kelly Louise
Published: January 2021

This chapter highlights one social foundations of education program's initiative to develop specialized service-based projects on which each course's field experience, readings, and assignments would center. Utilizing both a justice-oriented and intersectional foundation, professors developed projects meant to engage the program's mostly white and female students in more critical and meaningful experiences that would help pre-service educators reflect on power, privilege, and oppression and their roles in this process. The authors focus on two example projects for this chapter with a goal of examining successes and difficulties experienced in developing such projects, including the challenge of maintaining strong community partnerships. These two case studies are not meant to provide generalized experiences, but the authors hope that sharing the development, implementation, and outcomes can help other programs create field experiences for pre-service educators that will teach pre-service educators the importance of safe yet critical classroom spaces.
Education for Citizenship and Identities
Authors: Fernández Antoni Santisteban , González-Monfort Neus
Published: January 2021

Individual identity is defined by unique traits and is constructed from the diversity of human beings and, at the same time, in relationships with other people. This gives rise to a plurality of ways of thinking and perceiving the world. The collective identity is constructed through the discourse or the story that is shared in the community, relationships, or in socialization spaces, among others, in the school, through the discourse of the teaching staff or the school texts. Otherness acts as a mirror where we look at ourselves to recognize ourselves. Otherness is the acceptance that there are different views when we interpret the world, different ways of thinking or ideologies, but it also shows that we human beings have much in common. Education for citizenship should aim to enable people to define their diverse identities in an education for freedom, equality, and participation. Education for citizenship must ask what identities are invisible and why, and demand the social change.
Advocacy and Teacher Mentoring
Authors: Kougioumtzis Georgios A. , Louka Dimitra
Published: January 2021

Undoubtedly, key parameters in reinforcing the role of the teacher are guidance and his empowerment at the early stages of his training as a teacher. This chapter discusses the interconnection of advocacy with teacher mentoring programs, so that teachers may develop the relevant advocacy skills in order to act as defenders of equality and social justice. Moreover, specific aspects which are developed are the investigation of the concept of advocacy and social justice, the need for teachers to develop advocacy skills, the role of the mentor and the presentation of basic counseling models. Also, participatory advocacy practices, recruitment of mentors and the conception of a development plan of a wider program of advocacy, as well as advocacy models and the involvement of pupils themselves in all human rights advocacy processes are presented. Finally, the necessity for individual University Departments of Teacher Training to integrate the subject of advocacy in their curricula and provide prospective teachers with practice in this field are highlighted.
Inclusive Pedagogical Practices in Online Courses
Authors: Nash Christina M.
Published: January 2021

This chapter examines the best practices for creating inclusive online courses, focused at the K–12 level. It presents a theoretical framework that is rooted in teacher reflectivity and social justice in the classroom. Teachers should not only present voices from a diverse population, but also ask students to evaluate the dominant voices still left in the curriculum and how those voices shape societal institutions. Strategies recommended include, but are not limited to, being aware of cultural differences through both information gathering and experience; providing opportunities for communication that honor both students cultural and learning preferences; providing explicit course guidelines, expectations, and extended descriptions of course assignments; addressing the implementation of collaborative work with students of diverse backgrounds; and promoting students' cultural awareness through the critique of content.
Student-Teachers Reflecting on Student Diversity in Schools and Their Future Role as Teachers
Authors: Gunnþórsdóttir Hermína
Published: January 2021

Icelandic society and schools are becoming more diverse than ever before and teachers need to be prepared and skilled to teach in multicultural and inclusive schools that account for student diversity. This article reports findings on how two groups of student-teachers see student diversity as an element in their future job as teachers in Icelandic schools. Data were gathered by reflective diaries through two terms in a mandatory course (fourth year/master) in the teacher education programme at the University of Akureyri in Iceland. The students reflected on the course reading material that was based on both international and local literature on inclusive education, bilingualism, multicultural education, social justice and democracy. The findings indicate that a majority of the student-teachers had not thought critically about how student diversity would affect their future work as teachers, but their ideas about their role as teachers show that they want and hope to be responsible for all students.
Service Learning
Authors: Martins Ana , Pereira Orlando Petiz , Martins Isabel
Published: January 2021

The chapter highlights the endogenous strengths that humans have of exposing society to sustainable change. At birth, humans bring with them a triptych code including, the social, emotional and spiritual, that needs to be further developed. Those non-cognitive skills that schooling should instill are possible via service learning education. Through education, individual citizens are enthused with harmonious cognitive and non-cognitive skills which are positive, inclusive, humane, in harmony with life and circumstances. In the current complex and uncertain economy, this education model is directed at social responsibility, social innovation, citizenship, personal and social commitment. Being holistic, multi-focused and dynamic, it brings together learning, service and the economy. This learning- teaching model aligns with an intellectual and humanized society; entails two simultaneous objectives, pedagogical and community collaboration; focuses on real circumstances, deals with community-identified needs, solidarity, cooperation, harmony and commitment.
A Liberating Curricula as a Social Responsibility for Promoting Social Justice and Student Success Within the UK Higher Education Institution (HEI)
Authors: Thomas Dave
Published: January 2021

Integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities as part of a higher education institution (HEI) organisational strategies and practices to address economic and social inequality is no longer a new phenomenon. This promotes increased levels of involvement, choice, and diversity, and is aligned with recent initiatives to widen participation improve representation and promote attainment. CSR may also be encapsulated within frameworks through which HEIs may identify and self-reflect on institutional and cultural barriers that impede minority ethnic (ME) staff and students' progression and attainment. This chapter is informed by discussions concerning CSR within higher education in relation to the aims and objectives of education; student progression and attainment as a university's socially responsible business practice and act of due diligence, to improve representation, progression and success for ME students; curriculum vs. education and the function of a liberating curriculum as a vehicle to enhance academic attainment and promote student success.