bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS PENGARUH MEKANISME GCG TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SEKTOR LOGAM DAN SEJENISNYA
Authors: Nurdiwaty Diah
Published: January 2021

Dalam penelitian ini yang menjadi latar belakang adalah masalah persaingan antar perusahaan makin tinggi sehingga perusahaan harus melakukan pengelolaan secara professional agar memperoleh kepercayaan investor untuk menanamkan modal. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini untuk manganalisis pengaruh mekanisme corporate governance (kepemilikan institusional, kepemilikan manajerial, independensi komite audit, independensi dewan komisaris) terhadap nilai perusahaan.

Penelitian ini menggunakan perusahaan sub sektor logam dan sejenisnya yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2013-2017 sebagai populasi berjumlah 15 perusahaan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling yang kemudian mendapatkan 11 perusahaan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 23. Untuk nilai perusahaan dalam penelitian ini akan  diproksikan dengan PBV.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil uji parsial dengan tingkat signifikan t > 0,05 variabel kepemilikan institusional dan kepemilikan manajerial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Sedangkan variabel independensi dewan komisaris dan independensi komite audit secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Berdasarkan uji F tingkat signifikansi t > 0,05 diketahui kepemilikan institusional, kepemilikan manajerial, independensi komite audit dan independensi dewan komisaris secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.
The Effects of Judical Bodies’ Interpretation Forms Of Legal Rules in Turkey on the Education Freedom in Universities
Authors: GÜLOGLU Yavuz
Published: January 2021

The freedom of conscience and belief can be defined as the freedom of people in what they wish to believe without the compulsion of political power and other people by means of laws and other means. The belief of religion that can be accepted as the natural extension of the freedom of conscience and belief is to be free in doing the requirements of the religion that the people believe in with its rituals. While it is not possible and effective to make restrictions in freedom of belief, today, there are some restrictions in some judical systems in freedom of worship. With the principle of secularism which is settled among the principles that the alteration of which are not even be proposed, there have been some different decisions about the administrative acts that cause the violation of belief and worship freedom in the implementation of the right of education which is secured with Constitutional Law in Turkish Constitution. In this study, the effects of the incompatible decisions of administrative jurisdiction about the implementations of the administration related to the education right of students at universities, which is secured by the Fundemental Law, on the freedom of education, especially for the last ten years, will be examined.
The Development of LD Education in Saudi Arabia: Services and Implications for the future
Authors: ALMedlij Modhawi Abdulrazaq , Rubinstein-Ávila Eliane Betina
Published: January 2021

Saudi Arabia has been consistently honing its educational services for students with Learning disabilities (LD) since the recognition of the category by the Ministry of education in 1996. This review includes scholarly published articles and government websites to address the following research questions: 1) What were the main factors to influence the educational services offered to students with LD in Saudi Arabia within the past decade? 2)  To what extent have these changes been implemented across genders?  We conclude that the main factors include: legislation implementation, government support, awareness level of the society, globalization, and an increase in specialized cadre of Saudi special education professionals. Also, at this time, the LD services are equal across gender.  Future research should focus on establishing a more specialized identification process, and provide greater training opportunities for both general and special education teachers on the needs of students with LD. Also, the authors suggest that highlighting the impact of collaboration between regular and special education teachers are essential.
Preservice Mathematics Teachers’ Performances in Teaching Activities
Authors: DOĞAN Mustafa , ÖZDEMİR Ahmet Şükrü , ŞAHAL Muhammet
Published: January 2021

In this study, it was tried to determine teaching activities that elementary preservice mathematics teachers exhibited in a micro teaching session. Preservice teachers are required to prepare and later present a sample micro teaching session. First of all, they were advised to freely select a topic (or an attainment) of their own intention within 5-8 middle school mathematics subjects. Then, every one of them planned their own special session. While they were planning the sessions, they were advised to take into account of all perspectives and practices of the theoretical subjects covered via the course of Special Teaching Methods 1 and the experiences that they gained during the other courses of the mathematics teacher education program. After that, each one performed tasks in the classroom environment related to their own planning. No intervention was made to the preservice mathematics teachers by the lecturer during the sessions. After each session, the remaining candidates and the lecturer made critique about the candidate’s performance. The study was conducted with 50 preservice teachers who take Special Teaching Methods II course. A systematic observation form has been prepared and used for data collection. Descriptive analysis and content analysis based on observations were used as mixed methods in the study. Findings show that preservice mathematics teachers have some misconceptions regarding the lectured subject, besides the deficiencies and mistakes in the course planning and performance.
Youth and Youth Education Activities in Konya Metropolitan Municipality
Authors: Küçüktığlı Mücahit Sami
Published: January 2021

Public relations activities are carried out by local governments with different headings and message channels. While cultural studies are a channel between the municipality and the public, another channel is education, especially youth education. Especially for years between 2011 and 2018 youth education, culture and public relations activities carried out by the municipality of Konya, are among the best in Turkey. The youth education activities carried out within the framework of public relations activities by the Municipality of Konya, which is a local government institution, and a youth survey conducted with five thousand university students in this context are being mentioned in this article. With a young population of over 13 million, Turkey has a dynamic structure when it is compared to many developed countries. The reason for Turkey's sustainable growth momentum in recent years is not only dependent on the stability of economic, political and diplomatic relations; but also closely related to place a particular importance to the youth and their roles as well. It is very important for young people to have a living space that is appropriate for the requirements of the time and place they live in, both in terms of meeting their personal development at the highest level and in accessing the equipment that can compete with their peers in the external world (Kizilkaya, et al, 2013: p.230).Local governments have played the most important role in the constitution and implementation of youth policies. Because of being the closest institutions to the public, when it is compared to other local administrations, municipalities come foremost. Within the scope of cultural municipality, various projects have started to be organized for the youth. The construction of cultural centers and youth centers, the establishment of youth assemblies and the provision of youth services have grown and gained momentum.After 2004, fundamental changes have started in local governments and as a result many services have been provided in various fields. Among these activities, youth services have a very important position. In this study, the activities of Konya Metropolitan Municipality under the title of “youth” and within the scope of these activities, a quantitative (meaning analysis) research with the youth in Konya Province will be interpreted.
The Study of Preschool Teachers’ and Principals’ Opinions on Turkish Education System
Authors: USLU Banu - , ÇELİKÖZ Mine
Published: January 2021

The present study conducted with preschool teachers and principals working in preschool educational institutions in Alanya, a district of the province Antalya. In the study group, there were 89 female participants that were determined via easy sampling method. Qualitative research method and content analysis technique were used to analyze the data. When the findings are examined in line with the sub-goals, it was seen that the ideas were gathered under four categories: “General education system”, “teacher's rights”, “family” and “other”. The most important problems expressed in this direction were the quality of the education system, continuously changing programs and applications, inequality of opportunities, test-focused system, crowded classes, lack of funds supporting education, teaching in the form of double-schedule education. It is recommended that continuity of this study should be ensured via quantitative and mixed methods, and all stakeholders’ opinions should be taken into consideration.
Refugee Education Coordinators in the Greek Educational System: their role as mediators in refugee camps
Authors: Tsioupis Konstantinos , Paida Sevasti
Published: January 2021

In Greece, the program for the integration of school-aged refugee children in public education has been implemented since 2016. An innovation established by the Greek Ministry of Education to facilitate refugee children’s access to public school was the institution of the Refugee Education Coordinator (REC). The research explores the role of RECs regarding involvement of refugee parents. Therefore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with fourteen RECs positioned in refugee camps in order to acquire the qualitative data required to answer the research questions. The research participants considered that RECs had a determining role in raising refugee parents’ awareness on the necessity of their children’s schooling, as well as connecting them with their children’s school.
Differences in Male and Female Texas Community College First-time-in-College Part-Time Students Over Time: A Multiyear, Statewide Analysis
Authors: Maynard, II John P , Slate John R
Published: January 2021

In this multiyear, statewide investigation, the extent to which enrollment rates of male and female, part-time, first-time-in-college students enrolled in Texas community colleges differed from the 2003-2004 academic year to the 2018-2019 academic year was determined.  From the 2003-2004 academic year to the 2011-2012 academic year, statistically significant differences were identified in the enrollment rates of both male and female, part-time, first-time-in-college students.  Cohen’s d effect sizes, calculated for both male and female, part-time students, were small (0.22).  Enrollment rates for male and female, part-time, first-time-in-college students from the 2011-2012 academic year to the 2018-2019 academic year and from the 2003-2004 academic year to the 2018-2019 academic year were similar.  Enrollment rates for male and female, part-time, first-time-in-college students enrolled in Texas community colleges remained consistently around 45% and 55%, respectively, during the 16 academic year span.  Recommendations for future research as well as implications for policy were discussed.
Detection and identification of Mycobacterium species
Authors: Gaber Asaad , Hamed Hazem
Published: January 2021

Background: Successful diagnosis and effective treatment for mycobacterial infections
are mainly depending on a rapid and sensitive identification method. Objective: To
detect and identify the Mycobacterium species. Methodology: PCR and LCD-microarry
techniques were compared with the classical methods of Ziehl-Neelsen staining (ZN) and
culturing. Two primers based on two conservative regions within the mycobacterium 16S
rRNA gene were designed and amplified a DNA fragment of about 1350 bp for both
complex of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria
(NTM). Results: Regarding to the standard method of culture, 57 positive individuals
were identified out of 100 urine samples. The PCR showed 96.30 % sensitivity and
96.70% specificity, while ZN gave Se = 67.50 % and Sp = 100 %. The LCD-microarray
analysis exhibited 100 % sensitivity and specificity. One species of MTB was determined
as M. tuberculosis and positively represented by 12.3% (n=7). Five species of NTM were
determined and represented as M. kansasii 36.8 % (n=21), M. celatum 21 % (n=12), M.
gordonae 12.2% (n=7), M. chelonae 10.5 % (n=6), and M. phlei 7% (n=4). Conclusion:
The results recommended utilizing the simple and rapid PCR method for early
mycobacteria detection. Also, the fast LCD-microarray protocol is very beneficial for
identification and differentiation between MTB and of NTM species.
Effect of Vitamin D Adjuvant and Allergen Specific Immunotherapy on Serum IL-10 and IL-17 Levels in Childhood Asthma: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: A. El-Korashi Lobna , E. Nafea Ola , G. Zake Lamiaa , Arab Faika , H. Anis Reham
Published: January 2021

Background: 1, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 (VitD3) can improve the effect of allergenspecific immunotherapy (SIT). Few data is available about its role in childhood asthma.
Objective: To assess the immunological and clinical efficacy of VitD3 as an adjuvant to
allergen specific immunotherapy in pediatric asthma. Methodology: Sixty nine children
with atopic asthma were divided into three groups: a group received subcutaneous
immunotherapy (SCIT) in combination with VitD3 (n=23), another group received SCIT
alone (n=23), and the last group VitD3 alone (n=23). All children were assessed at
baseline, and six months for rate of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) discontinuation, and
serum levels of IL-10, and IL-17A. Results: In the SCIT + vitD3, ICS discontinuation
rate was higher compared to VitD3 alone group and SCIT alone group at the end of 6th
month (P=0.555 and 0.016 respectively). The combined SCIT+ VitD3 group showed
significant increase of serum IL-10 level in comparison to SCIT alone group and VitD3
alone group (P=0.000) and significant decrease in serum IL-17A level compared to
VitD3 alone group (P= 0.011) Conclusion: VitD3 enhance the clinical and
immunological outcomes of SIT in pediatric asthma. Further investigation is needed to
evaluate this effect in a larger scale to confirm its role as an adjunct to SIT.
Emergence of resistance to last-resort antibiotics in clinical isolates of staphylococci with special reference to daptomycin and linezolid
Authors: M. Ibrahim Yasser , H. Assar Nouran , M. Abouwarda Ahmed
Published: January 2021

Background: Treatment of staphylococcal infections has been complicated by the
continuous emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. Objective: In this study, we
investigated the resistance pattern of clinical isolates of both coagulase-positive and
coagulase-negative staphylococci to antibiotics recently introduced to treat
staphylococcal infections. Methodology: Minimum inhibitory concentrations of
antibiotics were determined by agar dilution or broth microdilution method.
Identification of daptomycin- and linezolid-resistant isolates was performed by matrixassisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS).
Moreover, the mechanism of resistance to daptomycin and linezolid was investigated on
the molecular basis using PCR and amplicon sequencing. Results: Out of 104
staphylococci, 9 were resistant to ciprofloxacin (8.7%), 68 to clindamycin (65.4%), 2 to
daptomycin (1.9%), 54 to erythromycin (51.9%), 6 to linezolid (5.8%), 3 to
nitrofurantoin (2.9%), 75 to oxacillin (72.1%), 37 to teichoplanin (35.6%), 69 to
tetracycline (66.3%), 51 to tigecycline (49%), and 41 to vancomycin (39.4%).
Identification of daptomycin- and linezolid-resistant isolates revealed that they belong to
Staphylococcus aureus, S. hominis, S. capitis, and S. epidermidis. In addition,
sequencing of the mprF gene conferring daptomycin resistance revealed L431F and
S829L point mutations in the two resistant isolates identified as S. aureus and S. hominis,
respectively. Furthermore, linezolid resistance was due to optrA gene in two, and cfr in
three of the resistant isolates. Conclusion: Resistance to the last-resort antibiotics used
to treat staphylococcal infection has emerged. Therefore, the use of daptomycin and
linezolid should be restricted to critical cases not susceptible to other available agents.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PERAWAT DENGAN PELAKSANAAN DISCHARGE PLANNING PASIEN DI RSUD PROF. DR. W.Z. JOHANNES KUPANG
Authors: Bhute Bonevasius , Ina Debora Ratu Ludji  , Pius Weraman
Published: January 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan pengetahuan perawat dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning di RSUD Prof. Dr. W.Z. Johannes Kupang, dan menganalisis hubungan sikap perawat dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning di RSUD Prof. Dr. W.Z. Johannes Kupang. Desain penelitian deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional dimana peneliti ingin mengkaji hubungan determinan perilaku perawat dalam manajemen asuhan keperawatan tim dengan pelaksanaan  discharge planning di RSUD Prof. Dr. W.Z. Johannes Kupang.  Sampel penelitian adalah ketua tim perawat di Instalasi Rawat Inap RSUD Prof. Dr. W.Z. Johannes Kupang sebanyak 40 orang dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan total sampling.  Analisis data menggunakan korelasi  Spearman rank pada analisis bivariat.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  pengetahuan perawat berada pada kategori baik dan ada hubungan yang lemah antara pengetahuan perawat dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning  dengan nilai p=0,057 dan koefisien korelasi 0,303. Sikap perawat pada kategori cukup baik dan  ada hubungan yang kuat antara  sikap perawat dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning  dengan nilai p=0,000 dan koefisien korelasi 0,612. Terdapat hubungan yang lemah antara pengetahuan dan pelaksanaan discharge planning, dan ada hubungan yang kuat antara sikap dengan pelaksanaan discharge planning. Hasil penelitian ini merekomendasikan perlunya pendidikan formal.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KONSUMSI SOPI PADA REMAJA DI KOTA LILIBA KUPANG
Authors: Intje Picauly  , Emanuel SB. Lewar  , Sabina Gero
Published: January 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan konsumsi sopi pada remaja di Kelurahan Liliba Kota Kupang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 48 responden (remaja). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara konsumsi soro pada remaja dengan faktor predisposisi, faktor pendukung dan faktor penguat: p <0,05; p = 0,049 (pengetahuan), p <0,05; p = 0,004 (tingkat pendidikan), p <0,05, p = 0,788 (sikap), p> 0,05; p = 0,499 (jenis kelamin), p =, P <0,05; p = 0,016 (jarak), p <0,05; p = 0,000 (pemasaran), p <0,05; p = 0,000 (dukungan orang tua), p <0,05; p = 0,000 (dukungan lingkungan), p <0,05; p = 0,052 (asosiasi), p <0,05; p = 0,000 (kontrol orang tua). Kesimpulan dari pemodelan persamaan regresi: Kepercayaan berpengaruh positif terhadap konsumsi soro pada remaja, bahwa setiap penurunan 1 satuan kepercayaan akan menurunkan konsumsi soro pada remaja di Kelurahan Liliba Kota Kupang sebesar 3,081. Hasil probabilitas kepercayaan terkait konsumsi soro adalah 97% pada remaja di Kelurahan Liliba Kota Kupang
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN RISIKO KECELAKAAN LALU LINTAS PADA SISWA SEKOLAH MENANGAH ATAS (SMA) DI KOTA KUPANG TAHUN 2019
Authors: Djawa Gigy Dea Putrisna , Setyobudi Agus , Deviarbi Sakke Tira
Published: January 2021

Perkembangan zaman yang semakin modern dengan tingkat mobilisasi yang semakin padat meyebabkan kecelakaan lalu lintas pun meningkat terutama dikalangan siswa SMA. Kecelakaan lalu lintas terjadi karena beberapa yang mempengaruhi yaitu faktor manusia, faktor lingkungan dan faktor kendaraan. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor- faktor yang berhubungan dengan risiko kecelakaan lalu lintas di kota kupang tahun 2019. Penelitian ini akan dilakukan di SMA Negeri 3, SMA Negeri 7, SMK Negeri 2 Kota Kupang pada bulan Agustus-September 2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitan ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analitik menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel adalah 84 siswa yang tersebar di 3 SMA/SMK di Kota Kupang dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah simple random sampling. Data yang terkumpul selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan analisis Univariate dan Bivariate (Uji ChiSquare). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Ada hubungan antara perilaku berkendara dengan kecelakaan lalu lintas pada siswa SMA di Kota Kupang dengan nilai pValue = 0.003<0.05, dan tidak ada hubungan antara faktor kendaraan dengan kecelakaan lalu lintas pada siswa SMA di Kota Kupang dengan nilai pValue = 0,285>0.05 serta ada hubungan antara faktor lingkungan dengan kecelakaan lalu lintas pada siswa SMA di Kota Kupang dengan nilai pValue = 0,002<0.05).
Contribution of the world's main dust source regions to the global cycle of desert dust
Authors: Kok Jasper F. , Adebiyi Adeyemi A. , Albani Samuel , Balkanski Yves , Checa-Garcia Ramiro , Chin Mian , Colarco Peter R. , Hamilton Douglas S. , Huang Yue , Ito Akinori , Klose Martina , Li Longlei , Mahowald Natalie M. , Miller Ron L. , Obiso Vincenzo , Pérez García-Pando Carlos , Rocha-Lima Adriana , Wan Jessica S.
Published: January 2021

Abstract. Even though desert dust is the most abundant aerosol by mass in Earth's atmosphere, the relative contributions of the world’s major dust source regions to the global dust cycle remain poorly constrained. This problem hinders accounting for the potentially large impact of regional differences in dust properties on clouds, the Earth's energy balance, and terrestrial and marine biogeochemical cycles. Here, we constrain the contribution of each of the world’s main dust source regions to the global dust cycle. We use an analytical framework that integrates an ensemble of global model simulations with observationally informed constraints on the dust size distribution, extinction efficiency, and regional dust aerosol optical depth. We obtain a data set that constrains the relative contribution of each of nine major source regions to size-resolved dust emission, atmospheric loading, optical depth, concentration, and deposition flux. We find that the 22–29 Tg (one standard error range) global loading of dust with geometric diameter up to 20 μm is partitioned as follows: North African source regions contribute ~50 % (11–15 Tg), Asian source regions contribute ~40 % (8–13 Tg), and North American and Southern Hemisphere regions contribute ~10 % (1.8–3.2 Tg). Current models might on average be overestimating the contribution of North African sources to atmospheric dust loading at ~65 %, while underestimating the contribution of Asian dust at ~30 %. However, both our results and current models could be affected by unquantified biases, such as due to errors in separating dust aerosol optical depth from that produced by other aerosol species in remote sensing retrievals in poorly observed desert regions. Our results further show that each source region's dust loading peaks in local spring and summer, which is partially driven by increased dust lifetime in those seasons. We also quantify the dust deposition flux to the Amazon rainforest to be ~10 Tg/year, which is a factor of 2–3 less than inferred from satellite data by previous work that likely overestimated dust deposition by underestimating the dust mass extinction efficiency. The data obtained in this paper can be used to obtain improved constraints on dust impacts on clouds, climate, biogeochemical cycles, and other parts of the Earth system.
Record low ozone values over the Arctic in boreal spring 2020
Authors: Dameris Martin , Loyola Diego G. , Nützel Matthias , Coldewey-Egbers Melanie , Lerot Christophe , Romahn Fabian , van Roozendael Michel
Published: January 2021

Abstract. Ozone data derived from the Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument
(TROPOMI) sensor on board the Sentinel-5 Precursor satellite show
exceptionally low total ozone columns in the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere (Arctic) in spring 2020. Minimum total ozone column values around
or below 220 Dobson units (DU) were seen over the Arctic for 5 weeks in
March and early April 2020. Usually the persistence of such low total ozone
column values in spring is only observed in the polar Southern Hemisphere (Antarctic) and not over the Arctic. These record low total
ozone columns were caused by a particularly strong polar vortex in the
stratosphere with a persistent cold stratosphere at higher latitudes, a
prerequisite for ozone depletion through heterogeneous chemistry. Based on
the ERA5, which is the fifth generation of the European Centre for
Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) atmospheric reanalysis, the Northern
Hemisphere winter 2019/2020 (from December to March) showed minimum polar cap
temperatures consistently below 195 K around 20 km altitude, which enabled
enhanced formation of polar stratospheric clouds. The special situation in
spring 2020 is compared and discussed in context with two other Northern Hemisphere spring seasons, namely those in 1997 and 2011, which also
displayed relatively low total ozone column values. However, during these
years, total ozone columns below 220 DU over several consecutive days were
not observed in spring. The similarities and differences of the atmospheric
conditions of these three events and possible explanations for the observed
features are presented and discussed. It becomes apparent that the monthly
mean of the minimum total ozone column value for March 2020 (221 DU) was
clearly below the respective values found in March 1997 (267 DU) and 2011
(252 DU), which highlights the special evolution of the polar stratospheric
ozone layer in the Northern Hemisphere in spring 2020. A comparison with a
typical ozone hole over the Antarctic (e.g., in 2016) indicates that although
the Arctic spring 2020 situation is remarkable, with total ozone column
values around or below 220 DU observed over a considerable area (up to 0.9 million km2), the Antarctic ozone hole shows total ozone columns
typically below 150 DU over a much larger area (of the order of 20 million km2). Furthermore, total ozone columns below 220 DU are typically
observed over the Antarctic for about 4 months.
Towards parameterising atmospheric concentrations of ice-nucleating particles active at moderate supercooling
Authors: Mignani Claudia , Wieder Jörg , Sprenger Michael A. , Kanji Zamin A. , Henneberger Jan , Alewell Christine , Conen Franz
Published: January 2021

Abstract. A small fraction of freezing cloud droplets probably initiates much of the precipitation above continents. Only a minute fraction of aerosol particles, so-called ice-nucleating particles (INPs), can trigger initial ice formation at −15 ∘C, at which cloud-top temperatures are frequently associated with snowfall. At a mountaintop site in the Swiss Alps, we found that concentrations of INPs active at −15 ∘C can be parameterised by different functions of coarse (> 2 µm) aerosol particle concentrations, depending on whether an air mass is (a) precipitating, (b) non-precipitating, or (c) carrying a substantial fraction of dust particles while non-precipitating. Consequently, we suggest that a parameterisation at moderate supercooling should consider coarse particles in combination with air mass differentiation.
Stratospheric ozone and quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) interaction with the tropical troposphere on intraseasonal and interannual timescales: a normal-mode perspective
Authors: Raphaldini Breno , Teruya André S. W. , Leite da Silva Dias Pedro , Massaroppe Lucas , Takahashi Daniel Yasumasa
Published: January 2021

Abstract. The Madden–Julian oscillation (MJO) is the main controller of the weather in
the tropics on intraseasonal timescales, and recent research provides
evidence that the quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) influences the MJO
interannual variability. However, the physical mechanisms behind this
interaction are not completely understood. Recent studies on the normal-mode
structure of the MJO indicate the contribution of global-scale Kelvin and
Rossby waves. In this study we test whether these MJO-related normal modes are
affected by the QBO and stratospheric ozone. The partial directed coherence
method was used and enabled us to probe the direction and frequency of the
interactions. It was found that equatorial stratospheric ozone and
stratospheric zonal winds are connected with the MJO at periods of 1–2 months
and 1.5–2.5 years. We explore the role of normal-mode interactions behind the
stratosphere–troposphere coupling by performing a linear regression between
the MJO–QBO indices and the amplitudes of the normal modes of the atmosphere
obtained by projections on a normal-mode basis using ERA-Interim reanalysis
data. The MJO is dominated by symmetric Rossby modes but is also influenced by
Kelvin and asymmetric Rossby modes. The QBO is mostly explained by westward-propagating inertio-gravity waves and asymmetric Rossby waves. We explore the
previous results by identifying interactions between those modes and between
the modes and the ozone concentration. In particular, westward inertio-gravity
waves, associated with the QBO, influence the MJO on interannual
timescales. MJO-related modes, such as Kelvin waves and Rossby waves
with a symmetric wind structure with respect to the Equator, are shown to have
significantly different dynamics during MJO events depending on the phase of
the QBO.
Main Ethiopian Rift landslides formed in contrasting geological
settings and climatic conditions
Authors: Martínek Karel , Verner Kryštof , Hroch Tomáš , Megerssa Leta A. , Kopačková Veronika , Buriánek David , Muluneh Ameha , Kalinová Radka , Yakob Miheret , Kassa Muluken
Published: January 2021

Abstract. The Main Ethiopian Rift (MER), where active continental rifting creates specific conditions for landslide formation, provides a prospective area to study the influence of tectonics, lithology, geomorphology, and climate on landslide formation. New structural and morphotectonic data from CMER and SMER support a model of progressive change in the regional extension from NW – SE to the recent E(ENE) – W(WSW) direction driven by the African and Somalian plates moving apart with the presumed contribution of the NNE(NE) – SSW(SW) extension controlled by the Arabic Plate. The formation and polyphase reactivation of faults in the changing regional stress-field significantly increase the rocks' tectonic anisotropy and the risk of slope instabilities forming. According to geostatistical analysis landslides in the central and southern MER occur on steep slopes, almost exclusively formed on active normal fault escarpments. Landslides are also influenced by higher annual precipitation, precipitation seasonality, vegetation density and seasonality. A detailed study on active rift escarpment in the Arba Minch area revealed similar affinities as in regional study of MER. Landslides here are closely associated with steep, mostly faulted, slopes and a higher density of vegetation. Active tectonics and seismicity are the main triggers. The Mejo area situated on the uplifting Ethiopian Plateau 60 km east of the Rift Valley shows that landslide occurrence is strongly influenced by steep erosional slopes and deeply weathered Proterozoic metamorphic basement. Rapid headward erosion, unfavourable lithological conditions and more intense precipitation and higher precipitation seasonality are the main triggers here.
A methodology for attributing the role of climate change in extreme events: a global spectrally nudged storyline
Authors: van Garderen Linda , Feser Frauke , Shepherd Theodore G.
Published: January 2021

Abstract. Extreme weather events are generally associated with unusual dynamical
conditions, yet the signal-to-noise ratio of the dynamical aspects of climate change that are relevant to extremes appears to be small, and the
nature of the change can be highly uncertain. On the other hand, the
thermodynamic aspects of climate change are already largely apparent from
observations and are far more certain since they are anchored in agreed-upon physical understanding. The storyline method of extreme-event
attribution, which has been gaining traction in recent years, quantitatively estimates the magnitude of thermodynamic aspects of climate change, given the dynamical conditions. There are different ways of imposing the dynamical conditions. Here we present and evaluate a method where the dynamical conditions are enforced through global spectral nudging towards reanalysis data of the large-scale vorticity and divergence in the free atmosphere, leaving the lower atmosphere free to respond. We simulate the historical extreme weather event twice: first in the world as we know it, with the events occurring on a background of a changing climate, and second in a “counterfactual” world, where the background is held fixed over the past century. We describe the methodology in detail and present results for the European 2003 heatwave and the Russian 2010 heatwave as a proof of concept. These show that the conditional attribution can be performed with a high signal-to-noise ratio on daily timescales and at local spatial scales. Our methodology is thus potentially highly useful for realistic stress testing of resilience strategies for climate impacts when coupled to an impact model.
Estudio cualitativo sobre factores sociales que influyen en la inclusión social de personas con sordoceguera
Authors: Ruiz González Mónica , De la Rosa Gimeno Pablo
Published: January 2021

El artículo recoge el resultado de una investigación cualitativa que descubre cómo influyen determinados factores sociales en la autonomía e inclusión social de las personas sordociegas. Se han seleccionado cuatro grandes ámbitos sociales a observar en base a su relevancia en la vida de estas personas: la familia, la participación social, el acceso a recursos y a las tecnologías de la información y comunicación. A través de once entrevistas en profundidad a personas sordociegas de distinto perfil (edad, sexo, estado civil y situación laboral) se han podido establecer 18 factores que contribuyen positivamente (9) o negativamente (9) en el desarrollo de la autonomía personal e inclusión social de estas personas. Las conclusiones del artículo suponen una aportación de evidencia de gran valor tanto en el ámbito de las políticas sociales destinadas a la atención y promoción de las personas con discapacidad, como en el ámbito de la intervención social, especialmente en aquellos procesos cuyo objetivo sea el fomento de la autonomía personal e inclusión social de las personas sordociegas.
Higher Education Training in social work in Albania: insights from the experiences of the T@sk project. EASSW 2019 Conference paper
Authors: Mascagni Giulia M. G. , Bulli Giorgia
Published: January 2021

In March 2020, the European Union decided to open accession negotiations with Albania, candidate country since 2014. In order to achieve this important goal in the long path of European integration, Albania had to pursue a set of requirements. Among them, the centrality of human rights affects the implementation of policies aiming at integrating minorities, as well as at granting social rights to unprivileged citizens (La Cava Nanetti 2000, Solidar 2016). In this scenario, the evolution of the professional expertise of Albanian Social workers plays a relevant role. In academic and professional terms, social work has a poor tradition in Albania, as in most of post-communist countries (Hoti 2015). In order to face the difficulties of the professional and academic evolution of social work and to facilitate a process of Europeanisation of the Social Services delivery in Albania, the European Commission has funded the project T@sk Towards Increased Awareness, Responsibility and Shared Quality in Social Work (2017-2020). The main aim of the project consists in strengthening the delivery of Social Services in Albania through the empowerment of the Higher Education system in social work. The consortium includes all public universities offering BA and MA courses in social work in Albania – University of Tirana, University of Shkoder and University of Elbasan-, and the University of Florence, the UCM of Madrid, the ISCTE of Lisbon and the Professional Order of Social workers of the Tuscany Region as Higher Education institutions of the program countries. The project operates at three levels: peer-to peer theoretical and empirical update amongst the project partners; triangulation of knowledge, transdisciplinary cooperation with the societal stakeholders and digital innovation; selection and dissemination of best practices. The project is in its final stage, and it is possible to elaborate on the main theoretical and empirical framework adopted, on the results achieved, and on the challenges to create a favorable environment for the development of social work profession in Albania. The article attempts to shed some light in the pattern of evolution of social work practices in Albania, focusing on the social and cultural background of the country, and describing the main achievements of the T@sk project.
Carta a los lectores: La implantación de la calidad desde la perspectiva del Trabajo Social
Authors: Ochando María Victoria
Published: January 2021

Carta a los lectores: La implantación de la calidad desde la perspectiva del Trabajo Social
La dialéctica de los cuerpos abyectos: Mujer y demonio en el El Conde Lucanor y el Arcipreste de Talavera
Authors: Ruiz Tresgallo Silvia
Published: January 2021

El Conde Lucanor y el Arcipreste de Talavera forman parte de la tradición didáctica medieval que recoge la construcción misógina de la mujer como fuente del mal. El uso de la retórica de lo abyecto, aplicado en estos textos a la descripción del cuerpo femenino, permite que el lector masculino de una sociedad heteronormada sienta repulsión ante su objeto de deseo: la mujer. El presente estudio propone que la construcción abyecta del cuerpo femenino en estos textos tiene una finalidad moralizante: señalar los tipos de mujeres “peligrosas” que deben ser reeducadas o eliminadas para garantizar la estabilidad del sistema cristiano/patriarcal. La retórica de los autores incita a los varones a alejarse de las mujeres autónomas y/o disidentes tales como: la esposa desobediente, la dama hermosa que se adorna con lujo, y las parteras y sanadoras, resemantizadas estas últimas en alcahuetas y hechiceras. La demonización del cuerpo femenino a través de la dialéctica de la abyección no sólo invierte el deseo del varón por repulsión, sino que justifica las múltiples violencias ejercidas por el patriarcado sobre las mujeres.
COVID-19 as a tourist activity inhibitor as evidenced by Poles’ holiday plans
Authors: Niezgoda Agnieszka , Kowalska Klaudyna
Published: January 2021

As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing challenges of the social and economic crisis. Its effects are difficult to estimate, but the impact on the tourism industry is undeniable. This is also true of the behavior of consumers of tourism services, whose attitudes towards travel are likely to change radically. The aim of the study presented in this article is to determine how Polish tourists have changed their travel plans and the way they organize their travels during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that the pandemic is an inhibitor of tourist activity. Data for the study were collected using an online pilot survey of 190 Polish adults. The first part of the questionnaire included general demographic questions about the respondents. The main part was divided into three sections related to COVID-19 and regarding: 1) changes in their occupational status and financial well-being, 2) their travel plans, and 3) their willingness to use peer-to-peer accommodation (e.g. Airbnb). The results show that the pandemic is not only an inhibitor of tourist activity, but can also trigger the substitution effect in the tourism market. Potential tourists can choose not to buy tourism services and instead spend their money on other forms of leisure (“external” substitution outside the tourist market) or can choose a more competitively priced tourism service (“internal” substitution). The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the financial well-being and occupational status of some respondents and the vast majority of respondents have had to modify or cancel their holiday plans. While the pandemic may help to stimulate domestic tourism, the preference for self-organized holiday trips, expressed by the respondents, herald further problems of tour operators. Although the financial well-being of many respondents has deteriorated, the number of those interested in cheaper accommodation for future trips was much smaller compared to those who reported such a preference before the pandemic.
Analysis of parents’ satisfaction with caring for children hospitalized in a pediatric ward – part 1
Authors: Kremska Anna
Published: January 2021

Background: The quality of medical services offered is a factor that strongly determines patient satisfaction.
Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to evaluate parent’s satisfaction with the care and conditions experienced
during their child’s stay in a Pediatric Ward.
Material and methods: The study involved 293 parents from two pediatric wards of the Clinical Provincial
Hospital No. 2 in Rzeszow. The PASAT PEDIATRIA package was used as a research tool.
Results: The functioning of the admission room was good. Parents of children on the Pediatric Ward ranked
medical and nursing friendliness the highest (mean = 4.34 and 4.37, respectively), followed by the availability
of doctors (mean = 3.97) and the amount of time they devoted to the patient’s family (mean = 3.97). Respondents
assessed the ward best in terms of the cleanliness of the room (mean = 4.12) and the possibility of spending
free time in an interesting way (mean = 4.07).
Conclusions: Parents of children hospitalized in the Pediatric Ward were slightly more satisfied with nursing
than medical care. Doctors should make every effort to improve the availability and amount of time devoted to
the child’s family. The overall assessment of the conditions in the ward was “fairly good”, indicating the need
for monitoring and improvement.
Awareness and health beliefs regarding cervical cancer and screenings of women living two different ethnic groups
Authors: Aydın Avci I. , Aydin M.
Published: January 2021

Purpose: It is stated that the high mortality rate of cer-vical cancer worldwide can be reduced by early diag-nosis, effective observation, and treatment pro-grams. It was aimed to evaluate the correlation be-tween cervical cancer and screening and the health be-liefs of married women living in two different ethnic groups. Materials and methods: This research was con-ducted as a comparative descriptive study. 211 Roma (Gypsies) and 202 non-Roma married women included in the study. The data was obtained in the research by the introductory survey form and the "Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test Health Belief Model Scale". Per-centage, mean, t-test, chi-square tests were used in the evaluation of the data. A logistic regression analysis was used. Before the start of the research was received approval by the Ethics Committee. Results: The average age of the non-Roma women who participated in the survey was found 40.3 ± 10.5 (min: 20, max: 67). Non-Roma women were found to have received a pap-smear test at a higher rate (about 4 times more) than Roma women (p˂0.001, OR=3.723, 95%, CI 2.472, 5.607). Non-Roma women were found to have a higher pap-smear test rate (3-fold higher) than Roma women and found that the differ-ence between them was statistically significant (p˂0.001, OR=2.932, 95%, CI 1.855, 4.635). Conclusions: Roma women, a disadvantaged group, were found to hear fewer pap-smear tests, have less knowledge about the test, take fewer pap smears than non-Roma women and especially they did not have the pap-smear test because they did not know it.
Alternative microscope for serial production for practical work with elementary school students
Authors: Putzke Jair , Possati Carine Furlan , Conrad Bruno Cardoso , Putzke Marisa Terezinha Lopes
Published: January 2021

O ensino de ciências biológicas no ensino fundamental esbarra num grande problema: a falta de materiais para a prática de laboratório. Esta inexistência de equipamentos resulta em muitos casos na transformação da aula em rotinas de informações teóricas, desestimulando o estudante para o cuidado com a natureza. O sentido de admiração, que deveria ser trabalhado com este nível do ensino passa a ser deixado de lado e o formando acaba por se encantar com a tecnologia e não se dedica ao cuidado com a natureza. Levar o estudante a um conjunto de atividades que lhe devolvam o gosto pela natureza, em especial com o uso de microscopia alternativa foi objetivo do presente trabalho. Com o uso de materiais alternativos, em especial lentes de aumento de equipamentos diversos, foram montados três microscópios alternativos, os quais foram testados e trabalhados com professores de uma escola para verificar o seu uso potencial em classe. Os equipamentos montados se mostraram eficientes para estudos microscópicos, em especial para despertar no aluno o interesse pelo tema, com a possibilidade até dele ter seu próprio equipamento em casa e continuar amadurecendo o desenvolvimento de um sentido de encanto pela natureza. O aumento conseguido foi de 300 vezes. Foram montados kits de atividades possíveis, as quais são apresentadas na forma de rotina de trabalho com laboratório de microscopia. A avaliação do equipamento permite a possibilidade de trabalhar disciplinas como biologia, química, física e matemática de maneira interdisciplinar.
TRATAMIENTO EN LA PRENSA DIGITAL DE UN FENÓMENO GEOGRÁFICO: LA TURISTIFICACIÓN
Authors: Egio Rubio Carlos Javier , Fernández Toledo Piedad
Published: January 2021

La generalización del turismo barato –lowcost– y el uso masivo de plataformas colaborativas para el alquiler temporal de viviendas han potenciado en los últimos años los impactos que esta actividad económica ya de por sí tenía en ciudades de todo el mundo. Aunque el efecto más estudiado, por lo extendido, es la influencia directa en el precio del alquiler, la literatura especializada relaciona cada vez más aspectos como los conflictos asociados a la convivencia, la gentrificación, la privatización del espacio público o los problemas ambientales con un desarrollo turístico masivo y no planificado. Este  artículo hace un análisis del seguimiento y tratamiento que se hace del término “turistificación” en la prensa española en el año 2018, como una aproximación al grado de instalación social del fenómeno.

The spreading of low cost tourism and the mass use of collaborative platforms for temporary rental of living accommodation in the last years have increased the social impact of these economic practices in many cities worldwide. Notwithstanding their direct influence on rental prices as the most direct effect and the focus of most research thus far, many studies are increasingly relating this massive and unplanned touristic development to issues such as neighborhood conflicts, gentrification, public space privatizing or environmental problems. The present study tracks the use of the term “turistificación” (touristification) in the Spanish press during 2018, using a Discourse and Genre approach to examineits coverage in four newspapers, in order to ascertain its relative presence and its pervasivenessas a social issue.