bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Plasma N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide and CRP in Patients with Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock and Acute Heart Failure
Authors: Rahman Mona Mansour Abd El , Abdelhamid Yasser Mohamed , Ishak Marianne Fathy , Hadad Kareem Essam Elden , Shalaan Mohamed Shalaan Ibrahim
Published: September 2023

Background: Increased plasma levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) have been identified as predictors of cardiac dysfunction and prognosis in congestive heart failure and ischemic heart disease. In severe sepsis patients, however, no information is available yet about the prognostic value of natriuretic peptides in Egyptian patients. Aim: The aim of the present work is to study the relationship between amino-terminal pro-BNP, C-reactive protein in one hand and the severity of organ dysfunction and mortality on admission  in the other in patient with severe  sepsis and septic shock.Patients and methods: This study population consisted of ninety patients aged >18 years, who were admitted to the internal medicine department ICU, Kasr El-Aini Hospitals, Cairo University and enrolled within 24 hours of admission to the ICU with severe sepsis, patients with septic shock, patients with acute decompensated heart failure and patients who developed severe sepsis while in the ICU. The patients were divided to 3 groups, Group I (septic shock), group II (severe sepsis) and group III (heart failure). Plasma N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide and CRP were measured.Results: There was higher CRP level in group I (69.56 ± 38.01) compared to group II (41.70 ± 25.34) with a significant p value (0.002). There was higher level of NTproBNP in group I (2809.73 ± 2362.32 pg/ml) compared to group II (2595.13 1968.39 pg/ml) and group III (789.37 ± 348.01pg/ml)   with a statistically significant p valueConclusion: NT-pro BNP values are increased in severe sepsis and septic shock. Values are significantly higher in non survivors than survivors. Elevated concentrations of serum CRP on admission are indicators of an increased risk of severe sepsis, septic shock and death.
Emerging Challenges in African Union's Peace and Security Strategy: A Comparative Analysis of UNAMID and AMISOM
Authors: Elamin Mustafa Osman I.
Published: September 2023

This comparative analysis delves into the emerging challenges within the African Union's (AU) peace and security strategy, focusing on two prominent peacekeeping missions: the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). By evaluating their achievements, obstacles, and approaches, considering African Union dynamics and geopolitical factors, the study assesses variables such as logistical efficiency, funding autonomy, and mission objectives' attainment. The findings offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of AU peacekeeping operations and provide recommendations for future missions. By analyzing UNAMID and AMISOM strategies, identifying commonalities and differences, and addressing challenges related to funding, logistics, and African Union coordination, this analysis contributes to a broader understanding of peacekeeping practices in Africa. It emphasizes the need for effective collaboration, highlights the importance of stability, and offers recommendations to strengthen the African Union's peace and security strategy, ultimately fostering peace and stability in the African Union.
The Role of Casting Methods in Preserving Traditional Martial Arts through Motion Capture Technology
Authors: Zaman Zaini Bin Kamarol
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the integration of casting methods, specifically audition, within the theoretical framework of motion capture technology for the preservation and safeguarding of traditional martial arts. Traditional martial arts performances hold immense cultural value, and their accurate representation is crucial to ensure the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. However, the use of motion capture technology introduces risks, such as the potential loss of critical metadata, which can lead to inaccuracies and undermine the reliability of the captured data. To mitigate this risk, casting becomes an indispensable measure to ensure precise and dependable motion capture. By integrating casting techniques, such as engaging in traditional martial arts performances and including detailed descriptions of movements in the metadata, motion capture practitioners can enhance the preservation of cultural heritage. This research highlights the significance of casting techniques in motion capture practices for the faithful portrayal of traditional martial arts performances, capturing their nuances, and providing insights into their historical and cultural contexts. Acknowledging the importance of casting in motion capture practices is vital to guarantee the preservation and safeguarding of traditional martial arts for future generations.
Hybrid Learning for Educators and Students: A Review Study
Authors: Hamdan Harim Izzati , Choo Koo Ah , Shariman Tenku Putri Norishah Tenku
Published: September 2023

In this post COVID-19 pandemic era, Hybrid Learning (HL) has been identified as a proficient approach to education by many scholars. During the final stages of the pandemic, stakeholders in the education sector faced with the challenges to adapt and accommodate both in-person and online students simultaneously. Hybrid learning is now common to educators and students in higher education. The purpose of this paper is to examine the perception of educators and students on hybrid learning through the review of recent HL related literature. Literature suggests some challenges of HL for students and educators. The need for design of HL such as integrating the presence concept into hybrid classes is essential. Both parties’ viewpoints on HL can serve as an input for decision makers for better policies and outcomes on higher education systems, especially on hybrid and flexible learning. More research on the ‘presence’ concept are to be conducted to create a conducive HLE in the digital era.
Sustainable Material Substitutes for Stop motion Puppet Exteriors
Authors: Ruslan Qistina , Mahmud Nadia , Nasseri Edina
Published: September 2023

Sustainability with the materials used for the purposes of art are a par- adox which artists face; does the message brought forward by art outweigh the waste it produces? Central to this research is the production of stop motion puppet “fleshing” also known as the exterior of a stop motion puppet and the materials used to create it. It is the nature of stop motion animation to craft physical char- acters, props, and environments in order to animate. Vastly different from its counterpart, CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) animation, in which the entire animation is modelled digitally producing no physical waste; the single use na- ture of stop motion animation props deters enthusiasts from pursuing the craft. In addition to this issue, materials used in stop motion animation are usually purpose built in which it serves no purpose after being used in animation. As a result, productions produce large amounts of waste post animation. It is imperative to discuss the importance of exploration in materials conventionally used in non- animation disciplines and its potential application towards stop motion anima- tion. This research aims to find parallels in alternative material’s properties to enable the use of non-specialist products and its ability to be reused.
Data Analysis Method for Recognition of AI Education Based on Education Data
Authors: Seo Jihoon
Published: September 2023

Based on the 4th Industrial Revolution, AI Education, which is closely related to Software Education, has begun to grow up into an important sector for core competencies of the future. Nevertheless, the significance of AI Education does not make up a great portion of diverse academic fields, and even the general public, teachers, and learners do not recognize its weight. Therefore, this study is to analyze reputation and recognition levels based on Unstructured Data mentioned online regarding AI Education and to present a methodology to seek development directions in the AI Education sector in the medium and long term. It is anticipated to contribute to the establishment of effective policies for future education and talent training, based on the general recognition of AI Education, in preparing for the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Effect of Flipped Learning Simulation Practice Education: Posterior Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Authors: Hwang Ju hee
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of flipped learning simulation practice education for children with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and to explore efficient practical education methods in pediatric nursing. The research design used a post-experimental design method with unequal groups and a time lag. The study participants consisted of 32 in the experimental group and 31 in the control group, a total of 63 participants. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS v. 21.0. The difference in baseline characteristics between the two groups was tested using t-tests, X2-tests, and Fisher's exact tests. There was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the homogeneity test. However, the group that participated in the flipped learning simulation practice education showed statistically significant results in terms of learning immersion (t=-4.083, p<.001) and problem-solving ability (t=-8.906, p<.001). However, there were no statistically significant differences in learning satisfaction (t=-1.581, p=.119) and self-efficacy (t=.144, p=.886). These results suggest that if various simulation programs applying flipped learning are developed and applied in future simulation practice education, it could potentially be utilized as an effective educational intervention. This is where the significance of this study lies.
A Study on the Attachment Effect of CFRP Plates to Internal Reinforcements of Curtain Wall Frames Using GFRP
Authors: Yong-Taeg Lee, , Seung-Hun Kim, , Hae-Yong Park, , Se-Hee Park, , Jin-Chul Choi,
Published: September 2023

This study is for the development of internal reinforcing materials using fiber-reinforced plastics that can be used for curtain wall frames. The main material of the reinforcement is light and inexpensive GFRP. However, GFRP has characteristics of low elastic modulus and brittle fracture. Therefore, CFRP is attached to supplement the disadvantages. In this study, a flexural experiment was performed to confirm the performance improvement effect of GFRP reinforced with CFRP. The results of the flexural experiment showed that the total flexural stiffness increased by about two times when the carbon fiber reinforced plastic plate was attached compared to the specimen made of a single material of glass fiber reinforced plastic. Also, the pattern of the load-displacement graph was found to reflect the characteristics of the ductile material. However, it was observed that adhesion failure first occurred on the attachment surface before the member yielded. Therefore, it was determined that it was necessary to increase the adhesive strength or set the minimum length in order to prevent poor adhesion when manufacturing actual stiffeners. Therefore, in this study, additional specimens were prepared using the specimen length, adhesive strength, and adhesive rate as variables, and then the experiment was conducted. As a result of the experiment, the maximum load decreased in the long specimen, but the overall stiffness was similar, and adhesive failure did not appear conspicuously before the member was destroyed. In the case of adhesive strength, the case using epoxy was more stable than the specimen using resin, and the maximum load and stiffness were slightly higher when the adhesive width of carbon fiber reinforced plastic was the whole.
Evaluation of waft recognition effectiveness oblique-line shape on the insects via a changing-state method: correlation with rectangular-shape-structure
Authors: Kim Jeong-lae , Cho Kyung-seu
Published: September 2023

Butterflies have a useful effect on flowers and are an important component of various fractal-structures with nanostructure, which is an important factor in the engineering of fractal-structures. The forming model of the butterflies is mathematically symmetrical in the fractal-line, and the butterfly-shaped-dot on the surface was created using the waft-tremor method, which changes the oblique-line shape of the one-branch-tree. Waft changing-state technology is a one-branch-tree state of tawdry recognition rate (GAR) and discrepancy recognition rate (IAR) for butterfly-shaped-dot pattern in butterflies waft recognition morph. In butterflies waft tremor morph, the recognition rate condition is used to organize the permeate tremor system. In the butterfly-shaped-dot pattern, the changing-state is to change the waft layer point by the permeate-down structure to the rectangular-shape-structure to obtain the butterflies waft value. The concept of recognition rate represents the criteria of tawdry rate and discrepancy rate for the changing-state signal in the butterflies waft tremor morph. The changing-state occurrence of TRR-DRR was represented by the combination of the locations of the maximum and minimum values in the butterflies waft-tremor morph. In the oblique-line shape, the far changing-state of the Wa-rm-FA-?MAX-MIN found a waft value with 14.67±7.32 units, and convenient changing-state of Wa-rm-CO-?MAX-MIN found a waft value with 4.48±0.46 units, and flank changing-state of the Wa-rm-FL-?MAX-MIN found a waft value with 1.29±0.32 units, and vicinage changing-state of the Wa-rm-VI-?MAX-MIN found a waft value with 0.23±0.07 units. The oblique-line shape in the rectangular-shape-structure is to explore the ability of the butterflies waft-tremor morph on the rectangular-shape degree recognition rate of TRR-DRR to construct the tawdry and discrepancy morphs generated by the recognition rate system. Recognition morph oblique-line shape will be able to mathematics the waft data of fractal-structures by morph detection by discrepancy signals and permeate recognition system.
Perfil, concepções e práticas de professores de Sociologia na região da 16ª CRE/RS
Authors: Amaral Jonathan Henriques do , Rodrigues Robert Reiziger de Melo , Motta Bianca Lazzaretti , Trevisan Janine Bendorovicz
Published: September 2023

Embora a Sociologia não constitua mais uma disciplina obrigatória no currículo do ensino médio, a Base Nacional Comum Curricular menciona a necessidade de abordar conteúdos relacionados à área. Já nas escolas estaduais do Rio Grande do Sul, a oferta da Sociologia segue obrigatória no currículo do segundo ano. Contudo, o Censo da Educação Básica indica que a maioria das turmas de nível médio no Brasil não conta com professores licenciados em Sociologia ou Ciências Sociais. Assim, realizamos um estudo exploratório sobre o ensino de Sociologia em escolas da região de abrangência da 16ª Coordenadoria Regional de Educação do Rio Grande do Sul, cuja sede é localizada em Bento Gonçalves. Os dados foram obtidos a partir da aplicação de um questionário virtual a docentes da disciplina, de modo a delinear seu perfil sociodemográfico e profissional, além de conhecer aspectos ligados à sua prática de ensino. O questionário teve a participação de 13 professores, dos quais a maioria atua na rede estadual e leciona em mais de uma escola. Onze respondentes ministram mais de um componente curricular e apenas três são licenciados na área, predominando professores graduados em História.
The Effectiveness of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Coin Fund Management in Enhancing the Welfare of Pekalongan City's Residents
Authors: Zahwa Qotrunnada Sevia
Published: September 2023

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Coin fund management in improving community welfare in Pekalongan City, Indonesia. LAZISNU, as one of the Amil Zakat Institutions, has a work program that focuses on collecting infak and alms from the community through the NU Coin movement (NU-care). NU Care-LAZISNU is a non-profit organization under the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) association. This research is a type of qualitative research with a case study approach using primary data sources and secondary data. This research revealed that the management of NU coin funds in Pekalongan City has not reached the expected level of effectiveness, because only a few branches are consistently involved in fundraising activities, resulting in the planned work program has not reached its maximum potential.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas pengelolaan dana Koin Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat di Kota Pekalongan, Indonesia. LAZISNU, sebagai salah satu Lembaga Amil Zakat, memiliki program kerja yang berfokus pada pengumpulan infak dan sedekah dari masyarakat melalui gerakan NU Coin (NU-care). NU Care-LAZISNU adalah organisasi nirlaba di bawah asosiasi Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus menggunakan sumber data primer dan data sekunder. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa pengelolaan dana koin NU di Kota Pekalongan belum mencapai tingkat efektivitas yang diharapkan, karena hanya beberapa cabang yang secara konsisten terlibat dalam kegiatan penggalangan dana, sehingga program kerja yang direncanakan belum mencapai potensi maksimalnya.
Diffeomorphic transformations for time series analysis: An efficient approach to nonlinear warping.
Authors:   , Martínez Iñigo
Published: September 2023

The proliferation and ubiquity of temporal data across many disciplines has sparked interest for similarity, classification and clustering methods specifically designed to handle time series data. A core issue when dealing with time series is determining their pairwise similarity, i.e., the degree to which a given time series resembles another. Traditional distance measures such as the Euclidean are not well-suited due to the time-dependent nature of the data. Elastic metrics such as dynamic time warping (DTW) offer a promising approach, but are limited by their computational complexity, non-differentiability and sensitivity to noise and outliers. This thesis proposes novel elastic alignment methods that use parametric & diffeomorphic warping transformations as a means of overcoming the shortcomings of DTW-based metrics. The proposed method is differentiable & invertible, well-suited for deep learning architectures, robust to noise and outliers, computationally efficient, and is expressive and flexible enough to capture complex patterns. Furthermore, a closed-form solution was developed for the gradient of these diffeomorphic transformations, which allows an efficient search in the parameter space, leading to better solutions at convergence. Leveraging the benefits of these closed-form diffeomorphic transformations, this thesis proposes a suite of advancements that include: (a) an enhanced temporal transformer network for time series alignment and averaging, (b) a deep-learning based time series classification model to simultaneously align and classify signals with high accuracy, (c) an incremental time series clustering algorithm that is warping-invariant, scalable and can operate under limited computational and time resources, and finally, (d) a normalizing flow model that enhances the flexibility of affine transformations in coupling and autoregressive layers. Taken together, these advancements demonstrate the versatility and potential of closed-form diffeomorphic transformations for a range of time series applications. In summary, this thesis aims to enhance time-series tasks such as alignment, averaging, classification and clustering by leveraging the power of fast, efficient, parametric \& diffeomorphic warping methods.
Schools as promoters of active lifestyles: A review
Authors: Piper-Healion Jay Thomas
Published: September 2023

Living an active lifestyle is one way to living a healthier life. The purpose of this review was to analyse empirical studies that show how schools can effectively promote active lifestyles for their students. Using online databases, a total of 15 empirical studies were found, all published from 2012 to 2022. The findings of this review highlight effective practices for active lifestyle promotion such as school-wide policies, interventions, encouraging participation in extracurricular sports, and increasing physical education time. This review also provides insight into some current issues that are present and how promoting active lifestyles in New Zealand schools can help address these.
Perspektywy wykorzystania narzędzi rachunkowości zarządczej w logistyce w świetle badań empirycznych
Authors: Sadowska Beata , Kochański Konrad
Published: September 2023

Objective: To examine the prospects for the application of selected management accounting tools ensuring feedback between accounting and logistics.Research Design & Methods: The preparation of the article was preceded by a literature review in the field of management accounting and logistics. Theoretical considerations in this area have been supplemented by empirical research that was carried out in November 2021. The authors’ own research was preceded by observation. The survey was carried out electronically, in two stages, on a sample of 239 people. The survey involved, among other things, respondents-practitioners, verified persons professionally related to logistics, accountants, controllers and managers. The survey questionnaire used for the research was prepared with Microsoft Forms. The questions were close-ended. The survey was carried out electronically in two stages. The link to the survey was sent to individuals representative of various sectors and industries (practitioners) and lecturers of a public university. The article complements the research gap resulting from poor recognition of management accounting tools in logistics.Findings: Cost account and the management accounting subsystem are used in logistics, an area is which companies should use, first and foremost, activity and process-based costing, as well as target costing. According to the respondents, activity and process-based costing provide useful information in logistics activities.Implications / Recommendations: The research reported here indicates that the most common barriers to implementing management accounting tools in logistics include: employees’ inexperience in using instruments, the high cost associated with introducing changes as well as the knowledge and qualifications of employees. Further research on implementing management accounting tools is required to provide quick and reliable information that could be used to achieve typical logistic goals.Contribution: The article is based on the results of an empirical study. Conclusions from the conducted analyses fill the cognitive gap in this area and can be used by both practitioners and theoreticians. It helps develop the discipline by recognising the extent to which management accounting tools are used in the logistics industry.
Trójwymiarowa analiza jakości informacji o wynikach finansowych netto przedsiębiorstw publicznych
Authors: Comporek Michał , Shchyrba Iryna
Published: September 2023

Objective: The paper aims to provide a diagnostic assessment of the net profits (losses) in international public companies listed in the WIG-CEE index from 2011–2020.Research Design & Methods: The quality of the reported earnings was illustrated by diversified coefficients of stability and smoothness of net profit (loss) and discretionary accruals, extracted by the Jones model based on the cash and balance sheet methods. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was used to assess the relationship between the tested variables.Findings: Strategies of intentionally lowering net financial results dominate the research sample. No statistically significant relationships were observed between the quality of net profit (loss) measures classified in separate generic groups.Implications / Recommendations: The results of empirical analyses reflect that the evaluation of the earnings quality of enterprises should be based on various economic measures, as the use of individual indicators may lead to erroneous evaluation.Contribution: The research may be important from the perspective of economic practice, looking for tools and instruments for predicting activities aimed at artificially shaping the financial result of enterprises.
Terminowość publikacji raportów okresowych w dobie pandemii COVID-19 na przykładzie spółek notowanych na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie
Authors: Lisicki Bartłomiej , Franczak Iwona
Published: September 2023

Objective: The aim of the article is to assess the timeliness of the submission of periodic reports by issuers listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2022) and to compare it with that of submissions in the years immediately preceding the pandemic (2018–2019). To this end, the following research hypothesis was formulated: the COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced the timeliness of the publication of periodic reports by companies listed on the WSE, by extending the average time of their submission compared to previous years.Research Design & Methods: In terms of research methods, a literature review and analysis of legal acts were used in the theoretical part, while statistical verification was used to estimate the timeliness of the submission of periodic reports by companies from the Warsaw Stock Exchange.Findings: The research results did not bear out the research hypothesis. Detailed data on the median number of publication days of periodic reports preceding the deadline for submission of the report indicate that in as many as 11 of the 15 indicated subgroups the median number of publication days of periodic reports preceding the deadline is higher. This indicates that in 2020–2022 WSE issuers published reports earlier than they had in 2018–2019.Implications / Recommendations: The research results show that the COVID-19 pandemic did not adversely affect the timely publication of periodic reports of companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This is because there was no significant extension of the time to make financial statements available in the years 2020–2022.Contribution: The research contributes to the knowledge of an important feature of financial statements: timeliness. The authors note the lack of research in this area during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that saw dynamic changes in capital markets.
Passaggio on chorists’ voice range profile: preliminary study of frequency and intensity
Authors: Cardoso Nathália Suellen Valeriano , Brito Tatiany Cíntia da Silva , Gomes Adriana de Oliveira Camargo
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the passaggio in the voice range profile of choristers, by identifying the fundamental frequencies and intensities, both in the change to the high and low registers, comparing them, by voice types. Method 67 choristers participated, mean age of 27.79 (± 7.50) years old, of the following voice types: soprano (n = 20), alto (n = 17), tenor (n = 15) and bass (n = 15). For data collection and analysis, the Vocalgram software (CTS Informática) was used, which recorded the emission of the vowel / Ɛ / in ascending and descending glissando, up to the lowest and highest note in the weakest and strongest intensities possible. Results The values of frequencies and respective intensities of the passaggio were identified in ascending and descending, strong and weak emissions in all voice types. There was a higher occurrence of voice break in the high voices, compared to the low ones. The average values of the frequencies found corresponded to different tones from those established in the literature for all voice types. Conclusion The passaggio identified in the vocal range profile of choristers, based on their frequencies and intensities were more frequent in soprano na tenor, compared to alto and bass, in changes to the low and high registers.
Usability evaluation of the Agente Escuta application: translational research
Authors: Amorim Alice Andrade Lopes , Alvarenga Kátia de Freitas , Jacob Lilian Cássia Bórnia , Araújo Eliene Silva
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the usability and satisfaction of users with the interface of the ‘Agente Escuta’ application, in addition to identifying problems and possibilities for improvement. Methods Descriptive exploratory translational study, characterized by a usability test with a quantitative and qualitative approach, subdivided into three stages: (I) prior evaluation of usability by 10 judges, including students, primary care professionals, professors and researchers in Information Technology and Speech Therapy; (II) evaluation of the application by the target audience, that is, community health agents from six municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte; (III) evaluation of the satisfaction of the agents who used the application in their work routine. The System Usability Scale and the Net Promoter Score were used, in addition to a qualitative evaluation of the opinions. Results Usability was rated as excellent by judges, regardless of category. In the evaluation by community health agents, usability was considered good and there was no effect of the city of origin. It was found that the perception of the judges and the target audience were different, with a lower score for the participants in the second stage. However, most would give positive publicity to the product. The heuristic with the highest score was ease of memorization and participants in the third stage were interested in continuing to use the tool in practice, even after the end of the study. Conclusion The Agente Escuta prototype showed good usability and satisfaction and aspects that could be improved in future solutions were identified.
ICOLD 2023, Gothenburg, Sweden: report on sessions on concrete dams
Authors: Stehle Hermann T.
Published: September 2023

The 2023 ICOLD Annual Meeting was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the main theme was ‘Management for Safe Dams’. During the two-day symposium that formed part of the annual meeting, three sessions under the theme of concrete dams covered safety, durability and materials, and numerical modelling. A total of 18 papers were presented during the symposium, of which a selection is summarised in this briefing note. These papers contributed to the main theme by highlighting the important role that new research and technologies continue to play in ensuring the longevity of ageing concrete and masonry dam portfolios all over the world.
Civil War between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front: A Challenge to Implement the Responsibility to Protect Doctrine
Authors: Nyadera Israel Nyaburi , Osedo Census O.
Published: September 2023

How does the 2020-2022 civil war in Ethiopia contribute to our understanding of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine? This study seeks to revisit the debate over the effectiveness of the R2P doctrine in the wake of increased intrastate conflicts. The objective is to assess the dilemma that arises with the implementation of R2P when governments are involved in the conflict and the international community is reluctant or unable to intervene. The study adopts the systematic review approach (PRISMA) to identify the shortcomings, trends, and debates around R2P. It uses the Ethiopian civil war to contribute further to the existing body of literature. The paper finds that, indeed, the R2P doctrine is facing serious challenges with its implementation. It shows that when governments fail to acknowledge the other actors as legitimate combatants and instead describe them as terrorist groups, it becomes difficult to uphold the R2P doctrine. The paper also identifies a lack of leadership and coordinated efforts at regional and international levels as contributing factors, which further undermine the effectiveness of R2P. The paper concludes that the Ethiopian civil war exposes serious shortcomings in the R2P doctrine that need to be reviewed and reformed urgently. It proposes the adoption of a systems-thinking approach that can streamline the actors and processes of response during civil wars.
The Political Ecology of Farmer-Herder Conflict in Ghana: A Case Study of the Kwahu Afram Plains South District
Authors: Otu Bernard Okoampah , Sarfo Kwasi
Published: September 2023

Farmer-herder conflict is an age-old phenomenon, which is widely spread in the West African sub-region. Current studies on the Ghanaian farmer-herder conflict have emphasised the land-related conflicts between indigenous farmers and nomadic herders. It has focused especially on environmental scarcity and climate change approaches. However, this study adopts the political ecology framework to highlight land conflicts between migrant farmers and nomadic herders, two migrant groups that are considered "strangers" to the Kwahu Afram Plains District. The study contributes to the broader debates on farmer-herder conflict. It provides contrary evidence with regard to the popular notion in literature and theory about the prevalence of land insecurity among nomadic herders. The study argues that migrant farmers in the study area experience more land insecurity compared to the nomadic herders. This is because of their history of immigration, their relationship with the Kwahu landowners, which is driving the escalating cost of accessing land, and disputes between landowning groups.
Fen Bilimleri Öğretmenlerinin Kaynaştırma Yoluyla Eğitimin Uygulanmasına Yönelik Metaforik Algıları
Authors: GÜN Nazlı , ZORLUOĞLU Seraceddin Levent
Published: September 2023

Çalışma, fen bilimleri öğretmenlerinin kaynaştırma yoluyla eğitimin uygulanmasına yönelik algılarını belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışmada, olgubilim deseni benimsenmiş ve çalışma 234 fen bilimleri öğretmeni ile yürütülmüştür. Öğretmenlerin algılarını belirlemek amacıyla metafor formu geliştirilmiş ve form ile toplanan veriler içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin analizi sonucu BEP hazırlamaya yönelik ‘hazırlama süreci’, ‘içerik’, ‘odaklanma durumu’ ve ‘formalite’ kategorileri; BEP uygulamaya yönelik ‘gerçekleştirme durumu’, ‘uygulama yeterliği’, ‘etkileşim’ ve ‘uygulama süreci’ kategorileri, kaynaştırma öğrencilerine laboratuvar uygulamaları yapmaya yönelik ‘gerçekleştirme durumu’, ‘destek’, ‘uygulama yeterliği’ ve ‘diğer’ kategorileri; kaynaştırma öğrencilerini değerlendirmeye yönelik ise ‘değerlendirme süreci’, ‘gerçekleştirme durumu’, ‘dönüt’ ve ‘odaklanma durumu’ kategorileri oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma sonucunda öğretmenlerin çoğunluğunun bireysel özelliklere dikkat ederek BEP hazırlamalarının gerektiğini bildikleri ancak BEP hazırlamayı ve uygulamayı zor algıladıkları, uygulama aşamasına geçemedikleri için formalite algılarının olduğu, kaynaştırma öğrencilerine laboratuvar uygulamaları yapmanın dersi eğlenceli duruma getirdiği ve etkili öğrenmeler sağladığı, kaynaştırma öğrencilerini değerlendirmenin öğrenciye ve öğretmene geri bildirimler sağladığı ancak bireysel özelliklere dikkat ederek değerlendirme yapılmadığı için formalite ve zor olarak da algılandığı sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Serhan Kansu’nun Çocuk Kitaplarında Yer Alan Kök Değerlerin Felsefi Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: YILDIZ Bekir
Published: September 2023

Bireyin toplumsal ve evrensel değerleri kazanma sürecinde çocuk yazınının önemli bir işlevi vardır. Bu anlamda öncelikli öneme sahip ve disiplinler arası etkisi olan kök değerlerin kazandırılması gerekmektedir. Değer aktarımının yapılması kadar kullanılan yöntemin etkililiği de bir o kadar önemlidir. Bu alanda okurları düşündürmeye yönlendirecek felsefe içerikli çocuk kitapları dikkat çekmektedir. Bu araştırmada Serhan Kansu’nun çocuk kitaplarındaki kök değerlerin belirlenmesi ve ilgili değerlerin aktarılmasındaki felsefi içeriklerin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama ve doküman incelemesi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Verilerin elde edilmesinde döküman incelemesi yapılmış, ortaya çıkan verilerin analizi sürecinde betimsel analiz ve içerik analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Analiz yapılırken kök değerler (adalet, sabır, saygı, sevgi, sorumluluk, dostluk, dürüstlük, öz denetim, yardımseverlik ve vatanseverlik) dikkate alınmıştır. Çocuk kitaplarında yer alan değerlerin dağılımı frekans ve sayfa numaraları ile verilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda incelenen çocuk kitaplarından en çok sevgi ve yardımseverlik değerine en az ise dürüstlük değerine yer verildiği tespit edilmiştir. Yazarın okurları düşünmeye, sorgulamaya yönlendirecek zengin felsefi içerikli değer aktarımı yaptığı belirlenmiştir.
Fransa’daki Liselerde Okutulan Ahlak ve Vatandaşlık Eğitimi Öğretim Programlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: KARA İlyas
Published: September 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Fransa’daki liselerde okutulmakta olan ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi öğretim programlarını incelemektir. Araştırma, nitel bir çalışma olup doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında Fransa’daki liselerde okutulmakta olan ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi dersi öğretim programları incelenmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz tekniği tercih edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi dersinin lisenin bütün sınıf seviyelerinde okutulduğu, her sınıf seviyesi için ayrı ayrı düzenlenen üç ayrı öğretim programının olduğu, ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi derslerinden tarih coğrafya öğretmenlerinin sorumlu olduğu, tarih coğrafya öğretmeninin temin edilemediği durumlarda diğer branş öğretmenlerinin de ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi derslerini verebildiği görülmüştür. Ayrıca ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi öğretim programlarının üç bölümden oluştuğu, öğretim programının ilk kısmını “giriş” başlıklı bölümün oluşturduğu ve giriş bölümünün üç öğretim programında da tamamen aynı olacak şekilde düzenlendiği tespit edilmiştir. Öğretim programlarının ikinci bölümünde içeriğe yer verildiği ve içeriğin üç öğretim programında farklı olacak şekilde oluşturulduğu saptanmıştır. Öğretim programlarının üçüncü yani son bölümü olan “hedeflenen beceriler” adlı bölümün tıpkı giriş bölümünde olduğu gibi bütün programlarda aynı olacak biçimde düzenlendiği görülmüştür. Üç öğretim programının birbirinin devamı niteliğinde olacak biçimde tutarlılık gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Ahlak ve vatandaşlık eğitimi öğretim programlarında; eleştirel düşünen, doğru bilgiye erişebilen, kendini tanıyan, diğerlerine saygılı, toplumsal düzeni koruyan, hak ve sorumluluklarının bilincinde, laik, cumhuriyetin ilke ve değerlerini özümsemiş, vatandaşlık kültürüne sahip, demokratik ve katılımcı bireylerin yetiştirilmesinin amaçlandığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Laiklik ile Fransız Cumhuriyetinin ilke ve değerlerine sıklıkla vurgu yapıldığı anlaşılmıştır.
ELECTRIC AND ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF CONSOLIDATED TERRIGENOUS ROCKS OF CAMBRIAN PERIOD OF THE SOUTHERN SLOPE OF THE LVIV PALAEOZOIC TROUGH
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Vyzhva S. , Onyshchuk V. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Onyshchuk І. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Reva М. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Shabatura О. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2023

Paper concerned the research of elastic and electric properties of consolidated terrigenous rocks of Cambrian period of the southern slope of the Lviv Palaeozoic trough. The purpose of the research was to study the petrophysical parameters of the consolidated reservoir rocks (siltstones and sandstones), as the basis of the integrated analysis of their physical properties. The research looked at electric and elastic parameters of terrigenous rock samples, resistivity and formation resistivity factor, formation resistivity enlargement factor, velocities of the P-waves and interval (transit) time in atmospheric and reservoir conditions. Correlations between resistivity and formation resistivity factor, and between porosity and formation resistivity factor of consolidated rocks were established in atmospheric and reservoir conditions. The correlation between the resistivity and formation resistivity factor manifest itself in linear function. Physical modeling of reservoir conditions allows adapting the values of electrical parameters obtained in atmospheric conditions to parameters of rocks in reservoir conditions. Laboratory acoustic study of rock samples managed to establish correlations of: velocities of the P-waves and interval (transit) time with density and porosity in atmospheric conditions; velocities of the P-waves in atmospheric and reservoir conditions; velocities with porosity in reservoir conditions. The correlations between velocities of the P-waves in atmospheric and reservoir conditions for the studied rocks manifested itself in linear function. Physical modeling of reservoir conditions allows adapting the values of elastic parameters obtained in atmospheric conditions to parameters of rocks in reservoir conditions. The correlations between the electric and elastic properties and reservoir properties of siltstones and consolidated sandstones should be at the basis of preliminary interpretation of geophysical well logging on prospective areas of the southern slope of the Lviv Palaeozoic trough.
ROMAN NORMLARI VE GELENEKLERİ AÇISINDAN KADIN VE ERGEN BİREYLERDE ALKOL KULLANIMI
Authors: ÖZMEN Nebile , ŞENCAN Fatma , BEKİ Abdulhakim
Published: September 2023

İnsanın diğer davranışlarında olduğu gibi yaşamını sürdürdüğü topluluğun alkol kullanımına karşı yaklaşımı veya kültürel ve çevresel yatkınlığı kişinin alkol kullanım tutumlarını yakından etkileyen temel unsurları oluşturmaktadır. Gelenekçi toplum yapılarında ise kişinin davranışları üzerinde gelenek ve örfler daha baskın bir role sahip olabilmektedir. Kültürel desenleri ve gelenekçi yapısını kuşaklar arası aktarımla günümüze kadar devam ettiren ve geleneğe olan bağlılık sebebiyle kendilerine has bir tutum geliştiren Romanlar örneğinde bu etkileşimi görebilmek mümkündür. Özellikle bu gruptaki kadın ve ergenlerin alkole karşı tutumları ve alkol kulanım davranışlarının incelenmesi ile söz konusu durum gözlemlenebilir. Bu noktada toplumda dezavantajlı gruplar olarak kabul edilen kadınların alkol kullanımına karşı korumacı bir yaklaşım gösteren gelenekçi yaklaşımların ve bunun yanında çocuk ve ergenlerin alkole maruziyeti ve alkol kullanımına karşı müsamahakâr yaklaşımın bu toplulukta ne ölçüde karşılık bulduğunun tespiti önem arz etmektedir. Bu araştırmada, alkol kullanımında kültürün rolünü belirlemek amacıyla geleneklerini koruma çabasıyla öne çıkan Roman topluluklarından karma bir grup örneklem olarak seçilmiştir. İstanbul’un tarihi semtleri arasında yer alan Üsküdar’ın Selami Ali mahallesinde nitel araştırma yöntemleri kullanılarak yapılan araştırmada öne çıkan sonuçlar arasında geleneklerine sıkı sıkı bağlı kalmaya devam eden topluluğun erkek ve kadınların alkol kullanım tutumlarında cinsiyetçi yaklaşımların hala örf ve adetlerden beslenmeye devam ettiği, mahalledeki kullanım yaygınlığından çocuk ve ergenlerin olumsuz yönde etkilendiği tespit edilmiştir.
KARİZMATİK LİDERLİK DAVRANIŞLARININ KOLEKTİF ÖĞRETMEN YETERLİĞİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ROLÜ
Authors: SANCI Hilmi , KOÇAK Seval
Published: September 2023

Eğitim örgütlerinde kolektif öğretmen yeterlikleri algısında liderlerin sergilemiş oldukları davranışlarının içerisinde karizmatik liderlik davranışlarının önemli bir rol oynadığı düşünülmektedir. Buradan hareketle gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmada okul yöneticilerinin karizmatik liderlik davranışları ile kolektif öğretmen yeterliği arasındaki ilişkilerin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Karizmatik liderlik ve kolektif öğretmen yeterliliği değişkenleri arasındaki ilişkilere odaklanan bu çalışmada ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırma evrenini Amasya ili Merkez ve ilçeler olmak üzere resmi ortaöğretim kurumlarında görev yapan 1550 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örnekleminin belirlenmesinde tabakalı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmış olup, 1027 öğretmen çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında verilerin elde edilmesinde Conger- Kanungo’nun Karizmatik Liderlik Ölçeği ve Kolektif Yeterlilik Ölçeğinden faydalanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, regresyon ve korelasyon analizleri kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre hem karizmatik liderliğin hem de kolektif öğretmen yeterliliğinin ortaöğretim kurumlarında görev yapan öğretmenler tarafından yüksek yüzeyde algılandığı belirlenmiştir. Karizmatik liderlik davranışları ile kolektif öğretmen yeterlik düzeyleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, pozitif yönlü ve orta düzeyde bir ilişkinin olduğu saptanmıştır.
WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT IN AVIATION: THE CASE OF UNITED STATES (USA)
Authors: ÇAĞLAR Çiğdem , GÜMÜŞ Öner , EKİCİ Filiz , ATALIK Özlem
Published: September 2023

Employment is a really serious issue in that it can create an economic disruption if it is not dealt with correctly. The wrong solution for employment causes similar results. For this reason, it is important for both the economies of the country and the sector in question to solve the employment problem completely and correctly. In this context, an employment policy should be produced for the aviation sector as well as others. Employment policies should be determined in such a way that both the labour force and qualification need to increase. However, these policies should be in the direction of improving existing policies rather than a radical change. For instance, women’s employment is available in many economies. Therefore, this policy should not be radically changed; on the contrary, it should be in the form of improving existing policies. Within this scope, ignoring women while forming employment policy may have several economic and financial consequences. However, certain factors affect women's employment. These factors can be expressed as follows: the glass ceiling syndrome, the queen bee syndrome, marital status and age, educational status, mobbing and sexual harassment, and wage inequality. In this study, women's employment data are extracted from the USA labour force statistics. The data were subjected to evaluation by the content analysis method. With this method, lots of the data and information independent of one another are examined deeply. By this way general trends can be determined clearly. Therefore, the data in this study are examined within the scope of labour economics. This study concludes that women's employment in the USA aviation market follows a positive course, but this is not enough. To eliminate the insufficiency, a number of economic and financial proposals need to be implemented.