bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Profitability of on and off-season plantain marketing in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Chiemela C.J. , Nwangwu K.N. , Nzennwa R.C. , Chiemela S.N. , Ibe J.C. , Asogwa B.U.
Published: July 2021

The study analysed the profitability of plantain marketing during on and off season in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state, Nigeria. Samples of 60 respondents were randomly selected from four communities within Nsukka Local Government Area to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of plantain marketers, identity the marketing channel of distribution performed, estimate the profitability of plantain marketing in and off season, identify the problems hindering plantain marketing. Data were analysed using, descriptive statistics and cost and return. The result showed that 70% of the respondents were female, within the age bracket of 40-50 years, implying that female of this age range is likely to be more energetic and willing to take risks involved in plantain marketing. Majority of them were married (86.7%) and (60%) have post primary education. Majority (51.7%) of the respondents claim that between January to March is the on-season period with gross margin of N17, 239 while (53.3%) believe off- season is from July-September with gross margin of N23, 775. This shows that it is more profitable to market plantain off- season. Major constraints include seasonality of product, lack of finance, pest and diseases attack, product breakages, lack of market information, price fluctuation and poor access road while cost of transportation, deterioration of product and high market fees are seen as minor constraints. Based on the findings of the study the following  recommendations were made; Storage facilities for plantain should be made available to ensure all year-round production, availability and accessibility of the product.
Compound farming under a changing climate: Evidence from Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State
Authors: Obasi E.U. , Ifeanyi-Obi C.C. , Wigwe C.C.
Published: July 2021

The study assessed effects of climate change on compound farming in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers state, A two-stage  sampling techniques was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data for the study was collected with the aid of questionnaire complemented with interview schedule and analysed using descriptive statistics namely percentages, frequency and mean. The result of the study showed that females (57%) engaged in compound farming more than their male counterparts with an average age of 48years and household size of mainly 2 to 5 persons. Majority of the compound farmers had no formal education (44%). Crop production (81%) was the major farming activity engaged in by the compound farmers with cassava (80%) as the major crop cultivated. Result showed that the compound farmers perceive climate change to be increase in atmospheric temperature (Mean=3.5), increase in rainfall (Mean=3.4) and fluctuation in rainfall pattern (Mean=3.2). The major effects of climate change on compound farming in the study area include reduction in crop yield (95%), decrease in overall family income (95%), unpredictable planting time/season (100%), increase weed infestation (100%) and unusual crop pest and disease infestation (97%). More Extension coverage and provision of improved seedlings will help strengthen farmers capacity to overcome the effects of the change in climate. Formation of farmers association will immensely contribute in building the capacity of compound farmers in climate change hence overcome the effects more effectively.
Incidence, depth and severity of food insecurity among farming households in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Authors: Jabo M.S.M , Abubakar N.A. , Okebiorun E.O.
Published: July 2021

The paper examined the incidence, depth and severity of food insecurity among farming household in Sokoto, Nigeria. Data was collected  with aid of questionnaire from a total of 440 farming households comprising of (220 beneficiaries and 220 non-beneficiaries of BOA) were randomly selected using four multistage sampling techniques. The data generated was analysed using FGT index. The result for the  incidences of food insecurity as indicated by head count ratio shows that 39.55% and 48.18% of food insecure farming households  beneficiary and nonbeneficiary respectively were not able to meet their recommended daily allowance (RDAs) which is 2,250 kcal valued at N278.40/person equivalent to 0.87 USD. The coefficient of food insecurity depth (gap) shows that 19% of beneficiary and 44% of non-beneficiary food insecure farming households are below the recommended daily calorie requirement. The severity of food insecurity shows that 3.6% of beneficiaries’ food insecure farming households are most food insecure in the study area as compared with 19% non-beneficiaries’ food insecure farming households. High incidence, depth and severity of food insecurity among non-beneficiary food insecure farming households, indicated that BOA has impacted on beneficiary farming households by increasing their food security status. Therefore, this study recommends financial policies that ensure financial support to farming households most especially non-beneficiary in the study area.
The Historical Significance and Role of the Kola Nut among the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Unya Ikenna Ukpabi
Published: July 2021

There are many customs and traditions that have effectively given the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria group identity and social cohesion.  And the kola nut is one of those realities. However, it is not only the Igbo that cherish and reverence the kola nut. In fact, kola nut is a  highly prized fruit among the people of West Africa where its importance is seen in the social and religious customs of the people. But the Igbo lay special claim to kola nut and view it as the king of all fruits on earth because of the roles it play; hence, the kola is seen among the Igbo as a symbol of acceptance, cooperation and solidarity. Thus, the objective of this study is to examine the historical origin of the kola nut based on the Igbo ancestral myths and the symbolic interpretations of the different lobes of the Cola acuminata. The study will also investigate the significance and functions of the kola nut and how the influence of modernization is eroding its traditional values. The study is basically qualitative. It utilized existing literature on kola nut with oral sources in order to enhance our knowledge on kola nut. The study’s findings reveal that kola nut consumption and functions are part of Africa’s indigenous traditions that survived colonial intrusion, although the influence of modernization is greatly threatening the ritual functions and the traditional values. The study, thus, concludes by recommending that the Igbo should restore the significance and values of the kola nut by planting more kola nut trees in order to increase its availability and affordability as a source of hospitality and acceptance. Again, the Igbo communities and leaders should create a  platform where the origin, significance and values of the kola nut must be taught and passed from generation to generation.
Georg Simmel and the Study of Religious Conflicts
Authors: Ifezue Chijioke Fidelis
Published: July 2021

The continuous rise of religious conflicts at different parts of the world has left so many questions unanswered and so many issues  unresolved. The quest for supremacy, wealth, relevance and dominance are some of the major causes of religious conflict. Even within religions, there is constant news of conflicts of different kinds, which, unfortunately contrasts with the notion that religion qua religion is one (Madu, 2003). This has also attracted mostly negative attributes to conflict. However, some scholars have taken a different look at the positive side of this negative act - conflict. One of such scholars was Georg Simmel, a German philosopher and sociologist. This work, therefore aims at discussing the scholar Georg Simmel, his ideas and views about conflict in respect to the study of religious conflicts. This work explains how Georg Simmel presented conflict, a negative phenomenon as having some positive outcomes. Seeing religion as a fundamental process in man’s life and conflict as a dark tunnel the leads to a bright end of the tunnel, Georg Simmel presents conflict as  what the writer terms “a negative beginning with a positive end”. To this end, this work shifts ground towards discussing how these bad sides of religious conflicts will be used to achieve something good. As widely believed that something good comes out of bad things, there are different positive roles religious conflict plays, as proposed by Georg Simmel which includes connection, definition, revitalization, social glue, integration and safety valve. For him, all these are necessary for achieving peace and unity only if the conflict is properly handled. Hence, religious conflict is bad in its entirety. Finally, the writer outlines some of the relevance of the work to students, scholars and the general public, advocating for peace.
The Concept of Land/Earth in the Old Testament and in Africa: Implications to the Contemporary Nigerian Christian
Authors: Lumanze Obedben Mmesomachukwu
Published: July 2021

The earth/land is an important asset that God gave/entrusted to humankind to care for. It is “alive” and responsive to [G]od, humanity and other creatures. The objective of this study was to discover the relationship between Old Testament idea of the concept of land and that of Africa and then the implications of these ideas to the contemporary Christian. The methodologies adopted for the study are the historical method and ecological hermeneutics. The study emphasizes that God gave humankind the earth to explore and not exploit. Humans are thus to maintain harmony in the ecosystem and sustainability of natural resources.
Artistic and Communicative Connections between Newspaper Cartooning and Epa Festival in Ijagun Community, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Oriola Mufutau Oluwakemi , Tiamiyu Oludare Joseph
Published: July 2021

Newspaper cartoons and Epa masks worn by Epa masquerades are similar in their humorous appearances and communicative values. This study examined the artistic and communicative connections between newspaper cartooning and Epa festival in Ijagun community, Ogun State, Nigeria. Descriptive questionnaire survey was conducted on 20literate indigenous Epa adherents in the community. Findings revealed that Epa festival and newspaper cartooning were related in their significant artistic connection through humour and  entertainment, and communication of cultural values through exposure of social vices in the community. The study recommended the preservation of such festivals as Epa for awareness creation, entertainment and security.
Quest for Miracle Healing and Prosperity in the New Religious Movements in Nigeria: Its Causal Phenomena
Authors: Nwokocha Benjamin Chukwunoso
Published: July 2021

This paper x-rayed in a very precise form the theology of miracle healing and prosperity message expounded by the preachers of the new generation churches in Nigeria. Since however, this title is a bit too vast and ambitious for the limited scope and time of the discourse, the paper, therefore, investigated the salient issues involved in the theology of miracle healing and prosperity message as expounded by the preachers of the new generation churches in the south-east of Nigeria; though south-east/Igboland and Nigeria are used interchangeably. It also investigated how the theology amongst other factors has occasioned the proliferations of new religious movements in Nigeria. Other issues that are connected to the growth of the new religious movements in Nigeria and Igboland in particular examined in this study included the African’s quest for power, cultural identity, ethnic identity, health, and economic emancipation. The purpose of this study is to x-ray the impact of prosperity preaching and quest for miracle in the new religious movements in Nigeria. The findings showed that the import of the new religious movements in Nigeria is occasioned by the excesses of the colonial and missionary overlords in the pre-colonial Nigeria. Findings also indicated that the new religious movements came to fore in Nigeria as a religion of the oppressed in the cultural, social, religious and political spheres. It was developed as a rescue mission to the already degraded religion and tradition of the people. The methods of approach include historical and phenomenological methods. The study however recommends the theology of prosperity and miracle healing as a correct and sound teaching for not just the new religious movements but for all Christian churches in Nigeria. The study equally advocates that it would not be expounded beyond proportion so that the church would not be reduced to a mere miracle centers.
Evaluation of Performance Metrics of Thyroid Segmentation by Deep Learning Technique
Authors: Shenoy Nayana R. , Jatti Anand
Published: July 2021

Thyroid cancer is one of the commonly seen endocrine system cancer. Thyroid nodules appear as solid or fluid-filled masses on the thyroid. In many cases the thyroid nodules do not show any symptoms and due to this it leads to the critical situation up to death.All nodules are not cancerous and so it is very important to discriminate benign from malignant nodules. For diagnosing thyroid nodule the preferred imaging modality isUltrasound imaging.Due to inhomogeneous structure segmenting thyroid gland is a great challenge.Most of the researchers have implemented semi-automatic and automatic techniques to segment the nodules. In this paper we suggest a model to segment the region of interest by modifyingthe basic U-Netmodel. The performance metrics such as true positive, accuracy, F1-measure and dice coefficient is calculated and compared with basic model.
Performance analysis of Low energy and highspeed DA-RNS based FIR filter design for SDR
Applications on FPGA
Authors: Mohan Kumar B. N. , Rangaraju H. G.
Published: July 2021

For different applications, the Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter is widely used in digital signal processing (DSP) applications. We exhibit a significant Residue Number System (RNS)-based FIR filter design for Software Defined Radio (SDR) filtration in this article. Including its underlying concurrency and information clustering process, the RNS provides important statistics over FIR application in specific. According to several residue computing and reverse translation, expanded bit size results in a significant performance trade-off, conversely. Through RNS replication, accompanied by conditional delay optimized reverse processing to minimize the FIR filter trade-off features with filter duration optimized Residue Number System arithmetic is proposed in this study, which involves distributed arithmetic-based residue processing. To execute the task of reverse translation and to store pre-computational properties, the suggested Residue Number System architecture makes use of built-in RAM blocks found in field-programmable gate array (FPGA) devices. The proposed FIR filter with core optimized RNS has the benefit of lowering processing latency delay while rising performance torque. Followed by FPGA hardware synthesis for different input word sizes and FIR lengths verification by the efficiency of the FIR filter core, fetal audio signal detection is performed first. The test results reveal that over the optimization procedure RNS method, a compromise in traditional RNS FIR over filter size is narrowed, as well as a substantial decrease in sophistication.
Estado de la cuestión del estudio de la influencia del género en la toma de decisiones judiciales
Authors: Páez-Mérida Ana
Published: July 2021

Si bien los jueces deben tomar sus decisiones con total imparcialidad, se ha comprobado que a la hora de adoptarlas se ven influidos por cuestiones extralegales como son sus vivencias personales o los estereotipos sociales. En este sentido, existen numerosas investigaciones, sobre todo en el ámbito anglosajón, que analizan si el sexo de la persona acusada de haber cometido un delito influye en las decisiones judiciales. La mayoría llega a la conclusión de que las mujeres suelen recibir un trato más benévolo por parte de los jueces que los hombres, lo que se traduce en condenas menos severas para ellas. Sin embargo, no existe consenso sobre los motivos que explican esta diferencia de trato. El objetivo de este trabajo es doble: revisar el conocimiento científico disponible sobre sentencing y género; y analizar las razones que explican la disparidad judicial entre hombres y mujeres.
JUSTIFICATIONS OF RAPE.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN RAPISTS AND STUDENTS. GENDER DIFFERENCES
Authors:   Gabriela L. Groza* , Ioana F. Marina
Published: July 2021

The rationalization used by rapists to justify their criminal behavior are a risk factor for relapse. The modification of cognitive distortions is a therapeutic purpose for rehabilitation (Someda, 2009). Using Rape Scale (Bumby, 1996) we evaluated the participants’ (N=480, 57 convicted rapists, 223 students non-rapists) level of cognitive distortions related to rape. Using ANOVA we identified differences between convicted rapists, psychology or law students and polytechnic students (F(3,461) = 60,69, .000, η2p =0.283). In line with previous research (Bell, Kuriloff & Lottes, 1994), men are more lenient with rapists, accept more justifications about rape and blame the victim more. We identified differences between male and female participants and between male students and convicted rapists (F(2,477) = 98,88, .000, η2p =.293).This research brings new evidence for the importance of cognitive restructuring for implicit cognitive distortions. We discuss possible limitations and directions for future research.
Disorder of sexual desire or arousal in women and the history of sexual abuse as a predictor of it
Authors: TUDOR Alexandra
Published: July 2021

The disorder of sexual desire or arousal is defined by the total or significant lack of sexual desire or arousal, and one of the associated factors or factos that are supporting this diagnosis is that of vulnerability of the individual, such as a history of sexual abuse. Numerous studies have shown that women who have a history of sexual abuse are more likely to develop sexual dysfunction.
ERECTILE DISORDER
Authors:   Andrei Tulhină
Published: July 2021

Erectile dysfunction occurs in individuals who have a constant or repeated marked difficulty in obtaining or maintaining the necessary erection to allow sexual intercourse. This paper aims to present the clinical picture of the disorder, diagnostic elements and differential diagnosis and to present a new perspective of the situation
Narrativas contemporâneas e desafiadoras construções do futuro
Authors: Freire Carauta Alexandre Augusto , Follain de Figueiredo Vera
Published: July 2021

A Alceu 43 conjuga reflexões em torno de um assunto recorrente nas narrativas cinematográficas e literárias, e nos debates acadêmicos: distopia. Intensificado nos tempos convulsos da pandemia, o tema desdobra-se em múltiplas incursões teóricas, decorrentes de constantes indagações, inquietações. Se toda utopia nasce da busca imaginária de alternativas à ordem vigente e, portanto, se caracteriza mais pela negatividade do que pela afirmação de uma sociedade perfeita, utopia e distopia seriam duas faces da mesma moeda? A distopia configura-se como uma utopia pelo avesso? Constitui um gênero narrativo? Como se constrói a relação entre distopia e presentismo no universo ficcional?
Aplicação de metodologia ativa para ensino BIM: Análise de autoavaliação discente pré e pós pandemia de Covid 19
Authors: Silva Matheus Pereira da , Silva Rodrigo Otávio Valente Ribeiro da , Carvalho Michele Tereza Marques
Published: July 2021

A Pandemia de COVID 19 causou impacto significativo na relação de ensino e aprendizagem, com o fechamento de diversas universidades. Este fato demonstrou a necessidade de implementação de metodologias ativas para ensino, acelerando uma tendência já existente de migração de modelo de ensino em áreas voltadas a tecnologia.
O Bim é uma disciplina multidisciplinar e integrada, que apresenta grande potencial de ensino mediante metodologias ativas, com compartilhamento constante e horizontal de conhecimento por parte dos próprios acadêmicos. Este trabalho visa expor as metodologias ativas e conceitos de sala de aula invertida aplicados, resultados e lições aprendidas referentes ao ensino de ferramentas BIM para orçamento e planejamento na disciplina de Planejamento e Controle das Construções, onde se obteve, através da autoavaliação dos próprios acadêmicos, taxas significativas de aprendizado e maturidade no manuseio de ferramentas BIM.
Realizou-se um comparativo entre as autoavaliações dos discentes quanto ao aprendizado na disciplina, considerando os períodos 2019.1, onde se utilizou uma metodologia ativa, porém presencial, e o período 2020.1, onde a metodologia ativa se deu de forma remota.
A forma remota de ensino levou a um aprofundamento da aplicação de metodologias ativas e maior responsabilização dos acadêmicos pelo aprendizado, o que resultou em índices maiores de autoavaliação de conhecimento obtido para a turma do período 2020.1, com alto grau de participação no aprendizado BIM, na elaboração de Projetos, orçamentos e planejamentos, o que indica que o aprofundamento em metodologias ativa pode favorecer o aprendizado de disciplinas tecnológicas.
Apresentação no Youtube: https://youtu.be/ikzjtjqVuJs
Modelagem de edifícios históricos em BIM
Authors: Ribeiro Sandra Albino , Simonini Yuri
Published: July 2021

As ferrovias do Rio Grande do Norte, construídas entre o final do séc. XIX e início do séc. XX, marcaram uma era de modernização e fortalecimento da economia potiguar. A interiorização das ferrovias trouxe êxito para as pequenas cidades, fomentou o desenvolvimento do estado e atenuo um cenário de dificuldades promovido por diversos períodos de secas. Todavia, dado ao declínio das ferrovias suas estações foram abandonadas ou descaracterizadas, por sua vez ocasionando em uma importante ameaça ao patrimônio histórico e arquitetônico do RN. Diante deste cenário, este resumo busca descrever uma experiência de ensino-aprendizagem em BIM realizada em 2020 no curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo do Centro Universitário do Rio Grande do Norte, que implicou no resgate desse patrimônio por meio da modelagem BIM.
A experiência didática ocorreu por meio de uma ação conjunta entre as disciplinas de História da Arquitetura e Urbanismo 01 e Expressão Gráfica: BIM na turma do terceiro período e obedeceu as seguintes etapas: 1) os alunos foram divididos em duplas/trio e escolheram uma estação como objeto de estudo; 2) foram levantadas e analisadas informações sobre o imóvel selecionado a partir de pesquisas bibliográficas e de documentos; 3) Foi executada a modelagem BIM do edifício histórico em estudo e o detalhamento de alguns dos seus componentes como esquadrias, para tanto foi utilizado o software Revit da Autodesk, em sua versão 2020; 4) Apresentação dos resultados por meio de relatórios, vídeos e do modelo BIM. Ressalta-se que esta experiência foi realizada também com outra turma em 2019, mas com diferentes objetos de estudos (residências modernistas construídas em Natal/RN).
A aplicação dessa experiência didática ratificou os mesmos resultados da primeira experiência em 2019. Ou seja, a construção do modelo BIM facilita no entendimento do edifício histórico e do processo de documentação. Além de impulsionar habilidades no desenvolvimento de modelos BIM com componentes que apresentem alto nível de detalhamento geométrico. A integração entre as disciplinas supracitadas possibilitou a difusão de diferentes saberes de modo simultâneo e incitou posturas mais ativas e colaborativas por parte dos discentes. Em síntese, pode-se afirmar que esta experiência implica no desenvolvimento Competências Individuais do BIM (IBCs), em especial, as técnicas, de suporte e operação.
Apresentação no YouTube: https://youtu.be/RyfKcsT8QlM
Objeto de aprendizagem BIM para planejamento e controle de execução da construção em GCC-I/UFC
Authors: Borges Rodrigo Magalhães Siqueira , Lima Mariana Monteiro Xavier de , Barros Neto José de Paula
Published: July 2021

O Building Information Modeling (BIM) pode oferecer diversos benefícios à aprendizagem, desde melhorias na visualização de projetos por meio de modelos tridimensionais, proporcionando aos discentes uma maior facilidade na compreensão de projetos de construção de elevada complexidade, até melhorias em planejamento e gestão de obras. Apesar das vantagens, nota-se de acordo com a literatura que poucas são as aplicações do BIM voltados a programas de Gerenciamento da Construção, limitando-o muitas vezes a conteúdos mais básicos, como os de expressão gráfica. Em virtude disso, o trabalho visa propor um objeto de aprendizagem BIM voltado ao planejamento e controle de execução de atividades de uma obra, com o intuito de facilitar a compreensão destes conteúdos pelos alunos e facilitar o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades.
Apresentação no YouTube: https://youtu.be/c814UoknTYI
Implantação de uma disciplina eletiva de BIM:: estudo de caso da Universidade Federal de Alagoas
Authors: Silva Josivaldo Teixeira da , Limeira Marianni Pereira
Published: July 2021

O presente trabalho aborda os esforços para aprovação de uma disciplina eletiva de BIM nos cursos de graduação em engenharia civil e arquitetura da Universidade Federal de Alagoas. A proposta de criação da disciplina partiu do Grupo de Extensão em Bim que surgiu em 2019 na Universidade com o intuito promover a disseminação da metodologia BIM. A disciplina tem caráter não obrigatório e visa trazer conceitos introdutórios sobre a história, evolução e principais aspectos da Modelagem da Informação da Construção. De forma teórica e prática. O objetivo de s ter inicialmente uma disciplina eletiva é de que com a experiência adquirida pela instituição possa-se estender o ensino do BIM para as demais disciplinas a partir de uma reestruturação da grade curricular dos cursos.
Apresentação no YouTube: https://youtu.be/lsqw96CeTOE
Maintenance Treatment Post-transplant
Authors: Duarte Fernando Barroso , Paton Eduardo José Alencar
Published: July 2021

Disease recurrence is the most common cause of HCT failure in patients with AML,ALL and SMD and factors such as the presence of measurable residual disease before and after transplantation, stage of the disease before transplantation and the cytogenetic and molecular risk profile are factors associated with increased risk of recurrence.
Musically-acoustic Thesaurus as Spatial Dimension of Cognitive Process
Authors: Kalashnyk Mariya P. , Loshkov Uriy I. , Yakovlev Oleksandr V. , Genkin Anton O. , Savchenko Hanna S.
Published: July 2021

The article considers musically-acoustic thesaurus of collective and individual, a complex structure, which composition of multiple parts is effectuated by multiple channels of receiving information from the outside and ways of manipulation with it, that is turning of separate facts into systematic knowledge stored in memory. This structure consists of two groups with duplex connection. The first one is the knowledge of the world as a sonic phenomenon and of human auditory activity, as well as of the experience of absorbing the information received, principles of manipulation with it, overall – fulfills inherent inclination of individual towards usage of auditory images as a requirement for appearance of musical ones. All the sonorities are bracketed in two groups: extra-musical and musical itself. The latter group consists of musical units of acoustically-sonic environment, having utility, practical significance for a person, allowing orientation in given spacetime. At the same time, they are potentially opened to emotional experiences and aesthetic approach towards them. Acoustically-sonic environment possesses basic traits of organization, being reflected in mind by such characteristics as cyclicity, variability, combinationalism, montage structure, simultaneity, interdependency of “shape” and “background”. In a thesaurus of a collective and individual external environment is imprinted in two ways: as undifferentiated background noise and as separate units, creating relief. The memory contains them both, creating thus sonic image of the world. The knowledge, appearing thus, is stored in thesaurus in compressed type, acquiring its full and kinetic form in cases of contact with reality.
Teaching Foreign Languages to Students of the Philological Direction Using the Academic Language
Authors: Asadchykh Oksana V. , Smovzhenko Liudmyla H. , Kindras Iryna V. , Romanov Ihor I. , Pereloma Tetiana S.
Published: July 2021

Modern socio-educational student environment, which stands on communication is based on the exchange of visual images and philological units. Philology students see in communicating with foreign language communicants an opportunity to develop the spoken language of a non-native language, as well as to supplement this knowledge with cultural characteristics and new images. The perception of academically correct lexical group is relevant in combination with spoken language. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that the authors go beyond the stereotype, according to which the academic language is conventionally considered an anachronism and, in general, not an effective means to expand linguistic competence. The article proves that students are ready to learn the academic language not only ion the cultural plane, but also with the help of pedagogical methods. The study also confirms the authors' assertion that it is advisable to introduce an extended learning format into the curriculum in line with the techniques of linguistic learning. The practical value of this article lies in the fact that the study of the academic language by philology students will help them apply the acquired knowledge and skills in different social situations, which are often based on in-depth historical linguistic knowledge.
Ukrainian Naval History as a Component of the Maritime Code of the Nation
Authors: Kalinichenko Oleksandr O. , Yelesina Maryna O. , Smyrynska Nataliia B. , Syniavska Olena O. , Leonova Halyna O.
Published: July 2021

This study is based on the information from different textbooks and manuals on the Naval and Navigation History. The Ukrainian publications on the history of navigation and naval history of Ukraine intended for teaching this subject in higher educational institutions are considered. The primary purposes of this study are: firstly, the emphasis is on the argumentation and reliability of historical constructions depending on the maritime professionalism of the researcher; secondly, the visualisation of historical material is presented clearly in the form of both photographs and relevant informative tables, which facilitate the perception of information, and in some cases replace a large number of narrative texts; thirdly, the author’s version of the structuring of the naval history of Ukraine was developed in tabular form. The study uses the statistical, chronological, and comparative approaches. As results, several tables and visual information were compiled, which could replace descriptive verbal historical texts. The connection between the national history of navigation and the Maritime Code of the Nation is established. The conclusion on the security of the state from the maritime threats was made due to the motivation of its defenders due to the professional study of the naval history of Ukraine. Recommendation – the practical significance of the study is to form a historical basis for adjusting the Ukrainian Navy’s Development Programme.
The Role of Supervisory Board in Corporate Governance in Vietnam: From Legal Regulations to Practice
Authors: Thuy Dr. Phan Thi Thanh
Published: July 2021

Good corporate governance is always associated with an effective internal control system, which is expected to quickly forecast and detect the infringements of laws and the company's charters committed by the main corporate governance bodies like the board of directors, the general director, and provide timely advice on remedial solutions. Following this theory, since the adoption of the first Vietnamese company law in 1990, the supervisory board, a special body of Vietnamese corporate governance structure, has formed and become a traditionally internal control body in joint-stock companies (JSCs). However, supervisory boards seem not to promote their effectiveness as expected. Many major violations conducted by the board of directors and the CEO took place in large companies, where the supervisory boards did not detect or were complicit in these violations. Most recently, the trend of replacing supervisory boards with independent directors and audit committees has occurred in many public companies in Vietnam. This paradox raises questions about the ineffectiveness of supervisory boards and the reasons causing the situation. To find the answers, the article will focus on analyzing the role of the supervisory board in Vietnamese JSCs compared with international practices. Thereby, to find out the reasons for the limitations of supervisory boards in both legal provision and practice. To conclude the research, the article will make some suggestions for reforming the supervisory board so that this internal control body could bring its effectiveness.
Iconic Architecture in Morocco Two Pioneering Cities, Two Singular Towers
Authors: Nezha Tlemçani Mekaoui
Published: July 2021

In town planning as in architecture, space is a true transcription of civilizational trends, the expression par excellence of civilizations, continues to develop through the spaces they close, the buildings that it includes and that take shape over time. In this sense, Morocco, an emerging country, is beginning to build a modern image for itself, in the face of time by having recourse to its two pioneer cities, Casablanca and Rabat-Salé. In doing so, many spectacular constructions of iconic buildings have emerged there, the work of star architects using designs distinguished by their complex structures and using innovative materials. This article deals with the design of two buildings through the combination of two concepts grouped together in their designs, namely, the singularity of their architectures in relation to their urban environment and their sought-after technological prowess. The choice fell on the CFC tower (Casablanca Finance City) located in the new urban center "Casablanca finance City" and the Bank of Africa tower also called Tour Mohammed IV, located in Bouregreg, emblematic site of the Rabat-Salé conurbation.
The Effect of Marketing Strategies on the Tourism Development of Archaeological Sites
Authors: Kadhim Mohanad Jameel , Chitheer Saadoon Hammoood , Mohsin Kadim Samukh
Published: July 2021

The current study aims to test the impact of marketing strategies on tourism development, as well as to identify the nature of the practice and interest of the Antiquities and Heritage Authority and its affiliated sites, as the importance of the study stems from the limitations of previous studies that tried to identify and know the type of relationship between research variables (marketing strategies, tourism development) Add to this the researcher's attempt to address a realistic problem that mainly affects the tasks and work of the Antiquities and Heritage Authority at the near and far level, so the study adopted the intentional stratified sampling method, and distributed (100) questionnaires as a main tool for data collection, to (director, assistant director, head of department, responsible (Division, employee) at the headquarters of the Commission, and the number of recovered persons was (86), of which (79) were a questionnaire suitable for statistical analysis. Analytical, historical method, and statistical methods were used to analyze the practical aspect (weighted mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, relative importance, T-test, simple correlation coefficient Pearson, regression etc. The simple and multiple folding), and the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis has concluded the most prominent result, by employing the Antiquities and Heritage Authority for marketing strategies in tourism development, especially when it uses the market-oriented strategy, focusing on the main customers, and organizational efficiency in promoting the tourism development of the Authority.
The Predictors of Employee Mindset towards Employee Innovativeness: A Comparative Study between Two Government-Linked Companies in Malaysia
Authors: Hassan Narehan , Ramli Mohd Safwan , Halif Mazuin Mat , Aziz Rozilah Abdul , Zainal Noor Zalina
Published: July 2021

This pilot study was conducted to identify the predictors of employee mindset towards employee innovativeness at two government-linked companies in Malaysia which were Tabung Haji and Felda Berhad. The main purpose is to investigate the effects of employee mindset on employee innovativeness. In addition, it also seeks to have a deeper understanding on one of the main issues of GLCs performance in Malaysia which is the deficiency in innovativeness among their employees. The study found that all seven dimensions of employee mindset which were cosmopolitanism, cognitive complexity, creative thinking, work culture, entrepreneurial mindset, boundary spanning and adaptability were related to employee innovativeness, while four of these variables were the predictors towards employee innovativeness. Two sub-variables were found to be the positive predictors (cosmopolitanism and work culture) while two others (entrepreneurial mindset and work culture) were found to be the negative predictors towards employee innovativeness. It was also found that Tabung Haji employees were significantly influenced by cosmopolitism and work culture traits while entrepreneurial mindset trait had negative influenced toward their employee innovativeness. Meanwhile for Felda Berhad’s employees, only cosmopolitanism attribute had significantly influenced innovativeness while creative thinking and work culture traits had negative influence toward employee innovation. Employee innovativeness is critical for GLCs’ success; cosmopolitanism and work culture appeared to be the important orientation for management and employees to foster. To assist managers to deliver superior products and services, they must be courageous enough to enhance cosmopolitanism and work culture attributes to their employees as a means to increase profits for the GLCs.
Impact of Civil Society in Policy and Governance: How Art Impacts the Society’s Awareness
Authors: Naikade Kshitij , Bansal Pragya
Published: July 2021

As we progress towards an informed and participatory society, we seek more creative ways to express our support or dissent towards the state or our fellow citizens. Arts provide a unique platform for such expressions and have been influencing the collective conscience of people for generations. It has given a voice to the people against injustice and political apathy and has been building a stronger community that stands against the wrath of the government. In December 2019, when the Indian Parliament approved the Citizenship Amendment, the nation witnessed a massive surge in reliance on different forms of art to raise awareness and bring people together. The Internet and social media have propelled these artworks to the global arena and have made protesting more accessible. From human rights violations to corruption, art has touched every arena of social activism. This paper seeks to explore the influence of arts on society and how it has been a catalyst for social change.
Factors Affecting Spontaneous Buying Behavior of Consumers at Bach Hoa Xanh System in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Phuong Hang Le Cam , Tung Vo Anh
Published: July 2021

The study is carried out to achieve the following objectives: Identify the factors affecting the spontaneous purchasing behavior of consumers at stores of the Bach Hoa Xanh system in Ho Chi Minh City. around the original factors: In-store atmosphere, promotions and shopping emotions; Measure the influence of the identified factors; Using qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study surveyed 213 customers who have experienced shopping at stores of the Bach Hoa Xanh chain in Ho Chi Minh City by convenient sampling method. With the support of SPSS software version 22 and Amos version 20, the author carried out the steps of descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and linear structural analysis (SEM). Research results have shown two factors that have a direct impact on the spontaneous purchasing behavior of Bach Hoa Xanh consumers in Ho Chi Minh City, including: Promotions (standardized regression coefficient of 0.170) and shopping sentiment (standardized regression coefficient reached 0.478). The dependent variable shopping emotion is affected by 2 independent factors: Atmosphere at the store and promotions. The impact of these two factors is quite strong, reaching 0.627 and 0.336, respectively. Atmosphere factor at the store does not directly affect spontaneous purchasing behavior but indirectly through the mediated variable shopping emotion. All accepted hypotheses reached the 95% confidence level. The author's research will be a source of documents and information for managers of the Bach Hoa Xanh chain in Ho Chi Minh City to adjust business strategies to suit each business period.
Stochastic Network Calculus Model for Delay Distribution of Time Division Multiple Access and Carrier Sense Multiple Access in Underwater Acoustic Wireless Communication
Authors: Saravanan M. , Sukumaran Rajeev , Christhuraj M.R. , Manikandan T.T.
Published: July 2021

Underwater Acoustic wireless communication becomes a popular research area for transmitting and receiving data between the communicators in the ocean environment. High accuracy in data communication can be succeeded by proficient modeling of carrier sense multiple access and time division access. For such innovations, the system has to proceed with an appropriate framework to make constant data traffic and limitations on start to finish data traffic delays. There are two major wireless communication multiple access methods that can be utilized in real-time underwater networks. One of the multiple access schemes is TDMA and another one is CSMA/CA. This paper concentrated on the modeling of TDMA and CSMA/CA also proposes the comparison of delay (end-end) of both multiple access protocols. The results using SNC to obtain delay bounds and are associated with simulation. The results show TDMA has a lesser efficiency than CSMA/CA in the acoustic environment.
Analysis of Airconditioning System Using Single-Rotor Wind Turbine Power, Dual Rotor Wind Turbine Power, and Ducted Dual Rotor Wind Turbine Power As Input to Compressor
Authors: Mishra Vinay , Paliwal Dr.H.K.
Published: July 2021

As vapor compression refrigeration system is the best-suited system used in the present scenario due to its various advantages, in the present paper MATLAB analysis is done for the analysis of simple VCR to calculate COP and refrigeration effect.in the present paper R134a refrigerant is used as a refrigerant.as we know a certain amount of power is used to drive the compressor input in conventional VCR system uses electrical power to convert into mechanical shaft rotation with certain rotation, power and torque.in this paper specific power torque and rotation is given to the compressor without any electrical motor. the power obtains from an SRWT, DRWT, and DDRWT with specific torque power and rotation. then after analysis is carried out to get the COP and Refrigeration Effect.
Assessment on Local Community Perception of Gunung Stong State Park and its Role in Income from Sustainable Tourism
Authors: D.S Sarguna , A Tharshini , Z.A Zaza Amira , N.M Nik Mohd Maseri , Hamzah Zulhazman
Published: July 2021

Tourism is one of the important sectors in giving a good economic impact for the State ofKelantan. Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP) is one of them due to the presence of second highestwaterfall in Southeast Asia, Jelawang Waterfall. This study is to identify the benefits received bylocal communities and to determine the role of GSSP in providing income from sustainabletourism. Results show that local communities receive benefits in term of road maintenance,exposure to tourists, improvement of infrastructure quality, enhancement of recreational activitiesand revenue potential. Result also indicates GSSP play roles in income from sustainable tourismand local communities have high awareness on the importance of GSSP. Entrepreneurship plays acrucial to helps and improves the quality of life of local communities.
Preliminary Study of Ground Level Ozone Nighttime Removal Process in an Urban Area
Authors: Awang Norrimi Rosaida , Ramli Nor Azam
Published: July 2021

The depletion processes of nighhtime ground level Ozone (O3) concentrations in an urban area inMalaysia were evaluated. Annual monitoring records of O3 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, wereobtained from Department of Environment, Malaysia and separated into daytime and nighttimeconcentrations. In Malaysia, daytime starts from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. isdeemed as nighttime. The annual hourly average concentrations of O3 were 15.13±9.23 and5.76±5.58 ppb for daytime and nighttime, respectively. The diurnal cycles of ground-level O3concentrations suggests that a uni-modal peak occurs at 1 p.m. and high O3 concentrations wasobserved on December 2010 as a result of the higher rate of local photochemical production.Absence of photochemical reactions during nighttime identified as the main factor thatcontributed to low nighttime O3 concentrations. This study discovered that NO and NO2 playimportant role in O3 depletion process during nighhtime. Result confirmed that high nighttimeNO concentration enhanced further destruction of nighttime O3 concentrations.
Determination of Heavy Metals in Water Samples from Sungai Kerteh and Sungai Paka, Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Sukri Nor Sayzwani , Jothivel Jessuta , Mohd Ghazi Rozidaini , Shafiee @ Ismail Nor Shahida , Yaacob Siti Hajar , Kedri Farah Khaliz , Zakaria Mohamad Pauzi
Published: July 2021

Rapid development of industrialization and urbanization along Sungai Kerteh and Sungai Pakawas become a problem due to metal pollution. Namely, anthropogenic activities nearby SungaiKerteh and Sungai Paka were contributed to heavy metals pollution into those rivers. The aims forthis study were to determine the selected heavy metals contamination in water samples andcompared with National Water Quality Standard for Malaysia (NWQS). A total of 8 watersamples were collected from both rivers and heavy metal concentration were analyzed usingflame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (ASS). Four parameters of physical chemical propertieswere also analyzed which are pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. The ranges ofphysical chemical properties are pH (7.84-8.78), temperature (31.20 -38.70 oC), dissolved oxygen(27.90-107.20%) and turbidity (1.83-10.5 NTU) respectively. The mean of heavy metalsconcentration was ranged as followed; As (2323.00 ug/L) > Hg (571.93 ug/L) > Pb (402.13 ug/L)> Zn (87.13 ug/L) >Cr (74.63 ug/L) > Cu (48.50 ug/L) > Ni (17.25 ug/L) > Cd (11.38 ug/L).When compared with NWQS, most of metals (Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn) are below the NWQS thresholdlimit except As, Cd, Cr and Hg. The output data from this study can be used as database forcontinuous monitoring at both rivers.