bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heavy Metals Pollution and Its Studies in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: S. Rajendrakumar , V. S. Ramachandran
Published: February 2021

This chapter is a review of published research papers, books, book chapters, unpublished scientific reports prepared by research organisations, and expert talk about heavy metal pollution. This chapter also summarises the research studies conducted in Coimbatore and a summary of the studies says that very tiny information is available on heavy metals in soil, water, and air components. Till now heavy metals in plants, plant products, animals, animal products, bioaccumulation in humans, and its impacts are not accounted in this region. Further, these chapters identify the research gaps, and research interventions are required to assess the heavy metals contaminations in different ecosystems. It also highlights the need for long-term monitoring of heavy metals in the ground, surface water, food materials, agricultural products produced in the contaminated regions. The chapter concludes with a need for study on human health impacts, restoration, and remediation measures required in Coimbatore regions.
Systems Dynamics Approach for Modelling South Africa's Response to Covid-19: A “What If” Scenario
Authors: Mutanga Shingirirai Savious , Ngungu Mercy , Tshililo Fhulufhelo Phillis , Kaggwa Martin
Published: February 2021

Background

Many countries in the world are still struggling to control COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 28, 2020, South Africa reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Sub- Sahara Africa. The country took aggressive steps to control the spread of the virus including setting a national command team for COVID-19 and putting the country on a complete lockdown for more than 100 days. Evidence across most countries has shown that, it is vital to monitor the progression of pandemics and assess the effects of various public health measures, such as lockdowns. Countries need to have scientific tools to assist in monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of mitigation interventions. The objective of this study was thus to assess the extent to which a systems dynamics model can forecast COVID-19 infections in South Africa and be a useful tool in evaluating government interventions to manage the epidemic through ‘what if’ simulations.

Design and methods

This study presents a systems dynamics model (SD) of the COVID-19 infection in South Africa, as one of such tools. The development of the SD model in this study is grounded in design science research which fundamentally builds on prior research of modelling complex systems.

Results

The SD model satisfactorily replicates the general trend of COVID-19 infections and recovery for South Africa within the first 100 days of the pandemic. The model further confirms that the decision to lockdown the country was a right one, otherwise the country's health capacity would have been overwhelmed. Going forward, the model predicts that the level of infection in the country will peak towards the last quarter of 2020, and thereafter start to decline.

Conclusions

Ultimately, the model structure and simulations suggest that a systems dynamics model can be a useful tool in monitoring, predicting and testing interventions to manage COVID-19 with an acceptable margin of error. Moreover, the model can be developed further to include more variables as more facts on the COVID-19 emerge.
[Red-crested pochard, Netta rufina, breeding population in Piedmont (North Western Italy)]
Authors: Nebbia Carlo , Gianfranco Alessandria
Published: February 2021

[The breeding of the Red-crested pochard in Piedmont is known since 2006, when it was first described in a pond near the town of Asti. Data were collected from specific databases and from field observations performed in 3 sites located in the Asti province and 2 sites in the Cuneo province, all of them placed along the Tanaro riversides. A further site is located in the province of Alessandria near the Po river along the border of Lombardy. On the whole, in the time span 2006-2019 the number of breeding pairs increased from 2 to a maximum of 7 per year. A total of 64 females with 326 chicks were recorded (average 5.1/female), June being the most favorable month for reproduction. Results point to the occurrence of a seemingly stable small breeding population. The lack of any kind of legal site protection, the anthropogenic disturbance (hunting, fishing, abandoning wastes), and the loss of the ideal habitat for reproduction are among the critical threats for the maintenance of a vital breeding population. There was a probable case of nest parasitism by Mallard duck, which is seldom observed since the opposite situation seems to be more common.]

 

[Article in Italian]
IMPACTO DE LA MIGRACIÓN RURAL A LA CIUDAD EN EL CANTÓN CHONE, ECUADOR
Authors: Zambrano-Vera María Roxana , Hidalgo-Ávila Argelio Antonio
Published: February 2021

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo identificar el impacto provocado por la migración rural al cantón Chone, para esto se empleó una revisión bibliográfica del año 2000 hasta la actualidad, de publicaciones científicas y estadísticas de páginas y organismos certificados. Los movimientos de población tanto al interior como por fuera de un país, constituyen una de las cuestiones que más atención ha recibido en los últimos tiempos, buscando las causas que generan estos movimientos poblacionales y conocer los impactos que provocan. En América Latina, la migración obedeció a importantes diferencias entre los niveles de ingreso per cápita de los países, en especial de los limítrofes. A principios del siglo XX, Ecuador se convirtió en el primer país de la Región Andina de emigración hacia Europa y Estados Unidos. A medida que los países van transitando de sociedades predominantemente rurales a sociedades cada vez más urbanas, se va incrementando la migración rural-urbana, provocando que la migración interna supere ampliamente la migración internacional. Esta migración interna en el cantón Chone tiene efectos directos en los procesos de urbanización y se han visto influidos por la mecanización de la agricultura, la concentración y acumulación de la propiedad rural y el escaso dinamismo del sector agrícola tradicional. La mayoría de la población se concentra en zonas donde existe disponibilidad de servicios básicos, infraestructura, educación y salud; de preferencia con cercanía o con buena accesibilidad.

Palabras clave: Migración, rural, urbana, impacto, Chone.
Zagorski puran i bolesti vezane uz tradicionalni uzgoj na obiteljskim poljoprivrednim gospodarstvima Krapinsko- zagorske županije
Authors: Amšel Zelenika Tajana , Balenović Mirta , Jurinović Luka , Savić Vladimir , Šimpraga Borka , Tišljar Marina , Zglavnik Tihomir
Published: February 2021

Zagorski puran kao hrvatska autohtona pasmina sa zaštitom zemljopisnog podrijetla i zaštićenom oznakom izvornosti sve se više uzgaja na obiteljskim poljoprivrednim gospodarstvima. Tradicionalni način držanja zagorskog purana na otvorenom, uz često nedovoljno prostora u objektima kao i izmetom, hranom i otpadom često zaprljani manji ispusti, način hranjenja uz neodržavanje higijene hranilica i pojilica i uzgoj raznovrsne peradi na istom prostoru, u prvom redu kokoši, predispozicija su za pojavu bolesti poput mikoplazmoze i histomonijaze. U takvim uvjetima česta je i sekundarna bakterijska infekcija bakterijom Escherichia coli. U radu smo dali osnovne smjernice uzgoja zagorskog purana, kao i pregled najznačajnijih bolesti kojima pogoduje tradicionalni način uzgoja zagorskog purana ustvrđenih tijekom dvogodišnjeg istraživanja na obiteljskim poljoprivrednim gospodarstvima Krapinsko- zagorske županije. Praćeno je ukupno 46 uzgoja s preko 10000 uzgojenih purana godišnje. U 22 % obiteljskih poljoprivrednih gospodarstava ustvrđen je zarazni sinusitis, a u 11 % uzgoja histomonijaza. Sekundarna bakterijska infekcija bakterijom E. coli dokazana je u 10 uzgoja zahvaćenih mikoplazmom ili histomonijazom. Povećanom uginuću i štetama u gospodarstvima vjerojatno je pridonijela i učestala, nasumična, nekontrolirana i nepotrebna uporaba antimikrobnih lijekova koji stvaraju rezistenciju bakterija. Uz zaštitu zagorskog purana kao hrvatskog izvornog proizvoda, od velike je važnosti provoditi i sustavni veterinarski nadzor kako bi se prevenirao razvoj bolesti te unaprijedio i povećao uzgoj ove važne hrvatske peradi.
Voices from the Margin: Developing a Profile of Chinese Heritage Language Learners in the FL Classroom
Authors: Weger-Guntharp Heather
Published: February 2021

While defining a heritage language (HL) learner is problematic, it is critical for how HL
issues are framed. Underrepresented in the discussion are those learners who identify the
HL as key to their development of self identity while having limited exposure to the HL in the home environment. This study investigates such students in the context of first
semester Chinese classes at a U.S. university and draws on theories of motivation, HL
learning, and social identity. Results suggest that a learner’s heritage is an important
factor in that it affects the construction of a language learner’s identity and the coconstruction of motivation, and influences attitudes towards classroom activities. The
study found that the complexity of individual backgrounds problematizes the identification of HL learners based on their home-language use or place of birth. Finally,
the data reveal a HL learner classroom profile consisting of at least three interwoven
components (self, teacher, and peer).
Voices from the Margin: Developing a Profile of Chinese Heritage Language Learners in the FL Classroom
Authors: Weger-Guntharp Heather
Published: February 2021

While defining a heritage language (HL) learner is problematic, it is critical for how HL issues are framed. Underrepresented in the discussion are those learners who identify the HL as key to their development of self identity while having limited exposure to the HL in the home environment. This study investigates such students in the context of first semester Chinese classes at a U.S. university and draws on theories of motivation, HL learning, and social identity. Results suggest that a learner’s heritage is an important factor in that it affects the construction of a language learner’s identity and the coconstruction of motivation, and influences attitudes towards classroom activities. The study found that the complexity of individual backgrounds problematizes the identification of HL learners based on their home-language use or place of birth. Finally, the data reveal a HL learner classroom profile consisting of at least three interwoven components (self, teacher, and peer).
Ainu as a Heritage Language of Japan: History, Current State and Future of Ainu Language Policy and Education
Authors: Teeter Jennifer , Okazaki Takayuki
Published: February 2021

Ainu is the heritage language of the indigenous people of present-day southern Sakhalin, the Kurile Islands, present-day Hokkaidō, and northeastern Honshū (mainland Japan). The UNESCO Interactive Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger (2009) considered the Ainu language critically endangered with only 15 speakers remaining. This article scrutinizes UNESCO’s assessment and analyzes the historical and current situation of the Ainu language and its transmission, particularly evaluating government policies related to the transmission of the Ainu language. Analysis in this article will draw upon our field observations and interviews conducted in Hokkaidō. Numerous formal and informal discussions were conducted with Ainu teachers, politicians, community members, and activists. Our findings indicate that the grassroots language revitalization efforts have been made and a growing number of youth speak Ainu, although their proficiency levels vary. While policymakers recognize the government’s responsibility in reversing language shift, they have yet to articulate adequate policies. The authors conclude with a discussion of the state’s positive responsibility to realize the rights ensured by the United Nations of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This realization will facilitate the transmission of Ainu language and culture, and ensure its vitality in the future.
THE EXPERIENCE OF USING COMPUTER MODELING TO IDENTIFY OILS AND ADDITIVES PRODUCTION RESERVES
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Sizikov Aleksandr Pavlovich
Published: February 2021

The experience of using the author’s petrochemical process simulation software to identify latent reserves in the production of oils and additives is discussed. The pro-gram was used to calculate technical and economic parameters during different manu-facturing process management scenarios. The results obtained showed the possibility of improving efficiency without substantial investments.
ANALYSIS AND PLANNING OF EXPENSES ON PAYMENT OF LABOR
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Chenina Ekaterina Sergeevna
Published: February 2021

the article deals with the issue of optimization of labor costs; analyzes the factors that affect the effectiveness of the system of planning labor costs; provides recommendations for improving the process of managing labor resources and expenses for their labor
TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: BETWEEN DIDACTIC PRINCIPLES AND PRAGMATISM
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Kapustina Liubov Viktorovna
Published: February 2021

Foreign language teachers have been forced to position themselves as thoughtful practitioners who are looking for opportunities to combine the principles of methodology and pragmatism in order to most effectively fulfill their mission. It is the efficiency of the foreign languages course that is the main goal today. The purpose of this study is to analyze the didactic principles of teaching foreign languages so that teachers could combine various didactic principles with modern trends in learning
HATING ON THE INTERNET NETWORK AS ONE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND INFORMATION PROGRESS
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Sinichkina Olesya Romanovna
Published: February 2021

According to numerous studies around the world, the Internet is a breeding ground for hatred, aggression, hostility between people and other negative emotions and factors. In this article, we will try to understand how the psychology of Internet hooligans and haters is used in politics, marketing, and also what methods exist for combating and confronting cyber hatred.
MAIN SOCIO-HUMANITARIAN ASPECTS OF OUTER SPACE EXPLORATION: REVIEW OF RESEARCHES
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Khodykin Alexander Vladimirovich
Published: February 2021

Based on a review of major scientific papers, the author describes the most discussed social and humanitarian aspects of Outer Space exploration. The author analyzes the following aspects of Outer Space activities: Outer Space exploration as a resource for solving social, economic, environmental and other global problems of mankind; the emergence and formation of Outer Space anthropology; the national dimension of Outer Space exploration; problems of legal regulation and international relations in the field of Outer Space exploration; the formation of the Outer Space economy.
COMMUNIST PROJECT: BETWEEN UTOPIA AND ANTI-UTOPIA
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Guryanova Anna Victorovna , Guryanov Nikolay Yuryevich ,   Samara State Technical University
Published: February 2021

The article states that the universal Marxist law of socio-economic formations’ changing is absolutely significant and relevant in the sphere of modern philosophical knowledge. However, the basic idea of K. Marx about the communist formation turns out to be utopian. The article shows that utopias and antiutopias are dialectically interrelated - the line between them can be easily overcome. Any attempt to put a utopia into practice (for example, a communist one) discriminates against opposing "human factor", and the utopia transforms into an anti-utopia.
BODY RECOMPOSITION: TRANSFORMING FAT INTO MUSCLE
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Bezriadina Polina Pavlovna
Published: February 2021

Nowadays body recomposition is a fashion trend in the sphere of fitness and bodybuilding. A lot of clients of gyms strive to simultaneously get rid of excess subcutaneous fat and give their body an athletic shape. But the process of body restructuring has its own characteristics, which are considered in the article.
BENEFITS OF RUNNING FOR THE HUMAN BODY
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Kareva Daria Sergeevna
Published: February 2021

This article discusses the benefits of running for the human body. The authors note the main aspects related to health-improving running, and finally give a list of positive consequences for the body from this type of load.
THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND THE NEED FOR ADVANCING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Unshikova Olga Grigoryevna
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of physical culture on the human body and the importance of sports education of young people.
DOPING AND ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ATHLETE'S BODY
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Shpatakovskaya Daria Alexandrovna
Published: February 2021

This article discusses the types of doping, describes its impact on the body of athletes and the consequences that have a negative impact on health.
ANALYSIS OF THE ECOLOGICAL STATE OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF ALEKSEEVSKY IN THE SAMARA REGION AND ITS DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
Authors:   Samara state University of Economics, Sarymova Aliya Alfatovna , Leontieva Olga Sergeevna ,   Samara state University of Economics
Published: February 2021

The article analyzes the ecological state of M. R. Alekseevsky in the Samara region, describes environmental problems, as well as prospects for the development of the environmental situation
THE PECULIARITY AND PROSPECT OF GLOBAL MARKET FINNET BY TECHNOLOGY RAPID FORESIGHT
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Alieva Lilya Ildarovna , Ivanova Natalia Igorevna ,   Samara State University of Economics
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the study of the National technology initiative program, its trends, projects, promising and unsuccessful development sectors, as well as to the analysis of the global market for decentralized FinNet financial systems using the modern Rapid Foresight technology.
FEATURES OF PREFERENTIAL LENDING TO AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Arkhipova Natalia Anatolyevna
Published: February 2021

The article analyzes the conditions and requirements for obtaining state support for organizations and the agricultural industry when receiving loans from credit organizations
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION SERVICES
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Bakanach Olga Vyacheslavovna
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of the dynamics of accessibility of public services in the field of employment promotion, assessment of the achievement of normative indicators. The author highlighted the types of regions by the integral availability index
THE CONTRACT SYSTEM OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN RUSSIA: PROBLEMS OF FUNCTIONING AND WAYS OF THEIR SOLUTION
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Burkina Irina Alekseevna
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the problems of public procurement planning, dishonesty of customers and bidders, abuse of non-competitive methods of determining the winner and imperfection of legislative regulation. The main goal of this study is to identify possible ways to improve the public procurement contract system in Russia.
THE NEED FOR TECHNICAL RE-EQUIPMENT OF MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISES IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Vishnyakova Angelina Borisovna
Published: February 2021

The article discusses the need for modernization of equipment and technical re-equipment at the enterprises of the machine-building complex and how these measures contribute to the improvement of indicators in the industry.
IMPACT OF DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENTS ON THE ECONOMY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Vlezkova Victoria Igorevna , Soglaev Roman Olegovich ,   Samara State University of Economics
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of foreign direct investment flows into the economy of the Russian Federation. The authors consider the dynamics, structure, features of activities and the main barriers to attracting foreign direct investment in the economy of the Russian Federation
TO THE ISSUE OF THE INFLUENCE OF UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ON ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Gabbasova Irina Maratovna
Published: February 2021

The article provides statistics describing the current state of the labor market, the sexual and spatial structure of the unoccupied population of the Russian Federation, outlines approaches to the definition of economic security at the macro level. The negative consequences of high unemployment for the economic security of the country have been formulated
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF RURAL TERRITORIES OF THE REGION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NATIONAL PROJECT "ECOLOGY"
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Grankina Arina Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2021

The article provides a list of factors that affect the comfort of living in rural areas. In the context of municipal districts of the Samara region, key measures are given in terms of the development of communal infrastructure in the framework of the regional component of the national project "Ecology". A brief analysis of the state of municipal infrastructure in the municipal regions of the region is presented.
APPLICATION OF MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC MODELS
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Dakasheva Tanzila Muhtarovna
Published: February 2021

This article discusses the ways of applying mathematical methods in the study of economic processes. The economic meaning of such a mathematical category as a derivative is considered, its meaning and ways of application in solving economic problems are studied. Several economic models are used as examples.
WORLD OIL MARKET: CURRENT STATE AND PROBLEMS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Kletukhina Alexandra Vladimirovna , Nesterov Oleg Vladimirovich ,   Samara State University of Economics
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of such concepts as drilling activity, the charter of cooperation and the trade war, which determine the situation in oil production on the world market, are the causes of the emergence and conduct of trade wars at the world level, and affect the state of economic security of Russia.
ANALYSIS OF MINIMUM STATE SOCIAL STANDARDS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE SAMARA REGION
Authors:   Samara State Economic University, Kozhukhova Natalia Victorovna
Published: February 2021

This article is devoted to the consideration of minimum state social standards in the field of education and culture in the Samara region.
THE ROLE OF HEALTH FINANCING IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Lazareva Natalia Vladimirovna
Published: February 2021

In this article, the authors consider the state of the health care system of various countries that were included in the sample based on their place in the ranking on the quality of life index of the population.
Estado y derechos fundamentales: reflexiones en el cuadragésimo aniversario de la Constitución de 1978
Authors: Tajadura Tejada Javier
Published: February 2021

Esta contribución tiene un doble objetivo. Por un lado, exponer la nueva relación existente entre el Estado y los Derechos fundamentales. El Estado ya no es sólo una potencial amenaza para la libertad, sino que se configura también como su protector y garante. Por otro, realizar algunas propuestas de reforma constitucional que podrían contribuir a perfeccionar nuestro sistema de derechos, un sistema ya de por sí extraordinariamente avanzado y garantista.
Los derechos de participación política de las personas con discapacidad
Authors: Pérez Alberdi María de los Reyes
Published: February 2021

La reciente reforma de la Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral General ha situado a España en el aún reducido número de Estados que, en aplicación del artículo 29 de la Convención Internacional sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad, consagra el derecho de sufragio de todas las personas con discapacidad en igualdad de condiciones con respecto a las demás y con independencia del motivo o grado de la discapacidad. Se analizan en este trabajo de manera crítica las medidas adoptadas por el legislador español para facilitar la participación de los discapacitados en la vida política, señalando algunas aporías e insuficiencias de la regulación vigente.
Quality improvement of energy management: an analysis of industries in a developing country
Authors: Pacheco Paladini Edson , Gómez Avilès Bismayda , Rodriguez Perez Geonel , Cardoso Nunez Noel , Araldi Jean Carlos
Published: February 2021

Energy management is a critical question for the progress in developing countries. In fact, it is one of the most important foundations of sustainable development. Optimizing the use of energy resources is an issue with notable multiplier effects on the social evolution of the people of these regions. Similarly, the civil construction industry is also relevant, since it represents a strong economic and social contribution for these countries. It is important to remark that the demands of the construction material industry in combustible consumption for their productions, frequently with low rate efficiency, require a systematic management activity able to detect improvement alternatives, based on process approaches to contribute to the energy efficiency and the quality of the final production. This paper proposes a set of procedures to implement technological and organizational improvements of the combustible consumption practice in brick production plants in the construction material industry in a developing country (Cuba). Quality improvement opportunities are detected, together with the energetic characterization of the process. Some well-defined parameters and indicators have evidenced the improvement potentialities and its execution. The placement of domes in the furnace defines a new zone of quality control with losses from 0.5 - 1.5%, that at the beginning of the research were 2.4 - 4.5%. This enabled to plan a loss level rate at least 1.6% lower and a variability two times lower. Besides it is achieved a consumption rate average of 0.2739 to 0.2387 liters per brick in the covered furnace, saving 11,000 liters of fuel in the semester. The generalization of the procedure in the entity producing roof tiles and clay pipes in Sancti-Spíritus municipality (Cuba) showed a significant contribution since the reductions in the fuel consumption rate were greater than the achieved in the brick productions. As these industrial processes are similar to those in many other countries, this case study shows some analyses, practical applications and results that can be used abroad.
The issue of the information technology and technical terminology translatability from English into Russian: the typology and the nominative density levels
Authors: Bobrova Natalia , Lebedev Anton , Tsybina Larisa , Pinkovetskaia Iuliia
Published: February 2021

The 21st century is characterized by its rapid scientific and technological advancement. Digital and technical inventions have resulted in computer globalization which caused the necessity of adequate translation of different kinds of English-language technical documentation, manuals, software products, etc. The article deals with the recent tendencies in translation and interpretation studies showing increasing interest to the ways English scientific and technical texts are rendered into Russian. The article considers the peculiarities of translating the scientific and technical vocabulary in the information technologies sphere and provides a typology of the English terms. Non-equivalent vocabulary is considered to be the most serious communication challenge. The authors identify the basic typical features of the computer discourse vocabulary, analyze the correlation between its nominal density and translatability level. The findings indicate that the ratio between the nominal density and translatability level of linguistic concepts is inversely proportional. The academic originality of the study involves the classification of technical and computer terms, as well as comparing nominal density and translatability levels. The article focuses on the most applicable English-language computer terms translation techniques, such as calquing, substantiation, generalization, semantic development, descriptive translation, antonymic translation, replacement and transformation of parts of a sentence. Pointing out that both linguistic and extralinguistic factors affect the translation solution choice, the authors believe that the correct approach to the translation process guarantees a successful intercultural communication.
Peranan Perempuan Menurut Perjanjian Baru bagi Perkembangan Kepemimpinan Perempuan di dalam Gereja
Authors: Rinukti Nunuk
Published: February 2021

A woman is more often become second-class citizens in terms of leadership. Although age has become the time of emancipation, however, in some sectors of life, a women have not got the right place and in accordance with nature. This also happens in church life. Many of the rules and procedures that the church does not provide flexibility for women to lead. There are many reasons, such as reasons for prohibiting the biblical text, up to a certain cultural reasons, including certain church culture that has not provided the opportunity for women to lead. Therefore, in this Tulsan authors highlight the role of women in the New Testament for the development of women's leadership in the church.

Abstrak

Perempuan atau wanita lebih sering menjadi warga kelas dua dalam hal kepemimpinan. Walaupun zaman ini telah menjadi zaman emansipasi, namun demikian di beberapa sector kehidupan, perempuan atau wanita belum mendapat tempat yang pas dan sesuai dengan kodratnya. Hal ini juga terjadi di dalam kehidupan bergereja. Banyak peraturan dan tata gereja yang tidak memberikan keleluasan bagi perempuan untuk memimpin. Ada banyak alas an, seperti alas an teks Alkitab yang melarang, sampai alas an budaya tertentu, termasuk budaya gereja tertentu yang belum memberikan kesempatan kepada perempuan untuk memimpin. Oleh karena itu, dalam Tulsan ini penulis menyoroti peranan perempuan dalam Perjanjian Baru demi perkembangan kepemimpinan perempuan di dalam gereja.
Pemimpin yang Melayani Menurut Kisah Para Rasul 6-13
Authors: Winarto Dwi
Published: February 2021

This paper discussed seven characteristics of leadership that are learned from the characters in Acts 6-13. The method used in this literature research is descriptive and interpretation of the texts in Acts 6-13 relating to Christian leadership. The conclusion obtained is that the characteristics of Christian leadership who serve, namely: have a heart sensitivity (Acts 6: 3-5), attachment to God (Acts 6: 3,5; 6:10; 7:55), have the right motivation for ministry (Acts 8: 38-40), caring for the church (Acts 9:32), able to work together (Acts 11: 23-26), faithful to his calling (Acts 12: 2).

Abstrak

Makalah ini membahas tujuh karakteristik kepemimpinan yang dipelajari dari tokoh-tokoh yang ada di Kisah Para Rasul 6-13. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian literatur ini adalah deskriptif dan interpretasi teks pada Kisah Para Rasul 6-13 yang berkaitan dengan kepemimpnan Kristen. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh adalah karakteristik kepemimpinan Kristen yang melayani, yakni: memiliki kepekaan hati (Kis. 6:3-5), keterpautan kepada Tuhan (Kis. 6:3,5; 6:10; 7:55), memiliki motivasi yang benar terhadap pelayanan (Kis. 8:38-40), kepedulian pada jemaat (Kis. 9:32), mampu bekerjasama (Kis. 11:23-26), setia terhadap panggilannya (Kis. 12:2).
Mengkaji Penerapan Blended Learning Menggunakan Metode Flipped Classroom di Perguruan Tinggi Agama Kristen
Authors: Permana Rizky
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this research is to develop learning e-learning-based as a solu-tion in improving attitudes, interests, and competence of student learning. The essence of this study is to look for differences between learning competencies before and after the application of-based this method. The results showed a difference and the results of learning competencies were seen from the gain is 1 with high criteria. Thus it can be concluded that the results of the development of learning in blended the method flipped classroom can improve the learning competencies. This finding is the development of the blended learning method of a flipped classroom, a learning method that can be applied in Blended the method flipped classroom can be used as a reference in new learning.

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Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan pembelajaran berbasis e-learning sebagai solusi dalam meningkatkan sikap, minat dan kompetensi pembelajaran siswa. Inti dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mencari perbedaan antara kompetensi belajar sebelum dan sesudah penerapan berbasis metode ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan dan hasil kompetensi belajar dilihat dari gain 1 dengan kriteria tinggi. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil pengembangan pembelajaran pada kelas campuran dengan metode membalik kelas dapat meningkatkan kompetensi belajar. Temuan ini merupakan pengembangan dari metode blended learning kelas flipped, metode pembelajaran yang dapat diterapkan dalam Blended themethod kelas flipped dapat digunakan sebagai referensi dalam pembelajaran baru
Menjelajahi Spiritualitas Milenial: Apakah Membaca Alkitab, Berdoa, dan Menghormati Acara di Gereja Menurun?
Authors: Hutagalung Stimson , Ferinia Rolyana
Published: February 2021

This study aims to see the extent to which the decline in millennial spirituality is mainly seen from the frequency of reading the Bible, sincerity in praying and honoring events in the church. Using, descriptive analysis to see the characteristics of each questionnaire and using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to see the effect of praying on reading the Bible, the effect of praying on respect for services, and the effect of reading the Bible on respecting services. Data obtained through a questionnaire. Using proportional random cluster sampling, there were 386 respondents, namely church members aged 15-25 years in the Adventist Church in Medan and surrounding areas. The resulted of hypothesis testing prove, praying is significantly and positively influenced by reading the Bible, praying is significantly and positively influenced by respect for devotions, and reading the Bible is significantly and positively influenced by respecting devotions.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana penurunan kerohanian milenial terutama dilihat dari kekerapan membaca Alkitab, kesungguhan berdoa dan menghormati acara di gereja. Menggunakan, analisis deskriptif untuk melihat karakteristik setiap kuesiner dan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) untuk melihat pengaruh berdoa terhadap membaca Alkitab, pengaruh berdoa terhadap hormat kepada kebaktian, dan pengaruh membaca Alkitab terhadap hormat kepada kebaktian. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner. Menggunakan proporsionate random cluster sampling, ada 386 responden yaitu anggota gereja yang berusia 15-25 tahun di Gereja Advent Medan dan sekitarnya. Hasil pengujian hipotesis membuktikan, berdoa secara signifikan dan positif dipengaruhi oleh membaca Alkitab, berdoa secara signifikan dan positif dipengaruhi oleh hormat kepada kebaktian, dan membaca Alkitab secara signifikan dan positif dipengaruhi oleh hormat kepada kebaktian.
L’exégèse protestante des Psaumes et son influence dans les usages militants des réformés
Authors: Dahan Gilbert
Published: February 2021

Les Psaumes sont constamment utilisés par les huguenots dans les prières collectives et privées, mais aussi dans ce que l’on peut appeler des usages militants : à l’occasion de batailles, de proclamations publiques de la foi, des persécutions religieuses et des martyres. Dès les débuts de la Réforme, les psaumes ont été abondamment commentés et étudiés. L’identification de ces interprétations forment le cœur de notre enquête qui cherche à examiner dans quelle mesure cette exégèse a eu une influence sur les usages militants des fidèles. On tente de répondre à cette question à partir de l’analyse d’œuvres qui, rédigées ou traduites en français (commentaires de Jean Calvin et de Martin Bucer, oraisons d’Augustin Marlorat, paraphrase latine de Moïse Amyraut) ont pu bénéficier d’une certaine diffusion et trouver un écho parmi les réformés.
Organizational Environment, Organizational Change, And Polri Services
Authors:   School of Strategic and Global Studies, Police Science Study Program University of Indonesia, Wananda Adhi , Puspitasari Puspitasari ,   School of Strategic and Global Studies, Police Science Study Program University of Indonesia
Published: February 2021

A changing and developing environment , indeed, affects the organizational development of Indonesian National Police , called Polri in Bahasa . These environmental changes will affect the management of Indonesian National Police organization. The e xternal environmental factors that most influence organizational activities of Indonesian National Police consist of micro external environmental factors , including the personnel of Indonesian National Police and the public, as well as the macro external e nvironmental factors covering political and legal conditions in Indonesia. Organizational changes in Indonesian National Police institution have massively occurred since Indonesian National Police Reformation in 1999 - 2000 and due to the Bureaucratic Reform s launched by the government in 2010. The most prominent change from Indonesian National Police Reform is the organizational culture of Indonesian National Police , from previously having a military culture to fully become a police organization which protec ts and serves the community. Meanwhile, the changes due to the b ureaucratic r eform are implemented from the realization of programs and activities designed to improve the performance and the effectiveness and efficiency of Indonesian National Police ’s duties . By realizing and conducting these programs and activities, the level of public satisfaction with the services provided by Indonesian National Police has increased . This also shows an increase in the context of the image of Indonesian National Polic e in the eyes of the people . Keywords : organizational environment , organizational change , police services , police reform , bureaucratic reform
The interaction model of the Regional People's Representative Council and local governments regarding timely approval of the Regional Budget
Authors: Andang Baharuddin , Imbaruddin Amir , Gani Hamsu Abdul , Madani Muchlis
Published: February 2021

This study aims to describe the interaction model of the Regional People's Representative Council and the regional government of Sidenreng Rappang Regency regarding the timely ratification of the Regional Budget (APBD). The method in this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The total number of informants was 16 (sixteen) people. Data / information is collected through interview techniques equipped with observation techniques. The data collected were analyzed using qualitative analysis techniques, namely interactive analysis models, then the results of the analysis were presented in narrative form. The result of the research shows that the interaction in the policy context involves various elements and elites who interact with each other, but the phenomenon that occurs is sometimes contravention which often occurs in the midst of elite interaction. The interaction takes place in the form of bargaining after there is a difference in perceptions of a number of program and activity nomenclature along with the nominal value stated in the draft. The interactions that occur between the actors of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) and the Regional Government since the preparation of the General Budget Policy - Temporary Budget Ceiling Priority (KUA-PPAS) to the determination of the APBD, have always been colored by dissociative, associative forms of interaction but finally resolved with a local wisdom approach.
The Value of Diffusion Weighted MRI in the Detection and Localization of Prostate Cancer among a Sample of Iraqi Patients
Authors: Wahid Hiba M.Abdul , Al-Mosawe Ammar M. , Kareem Tara F. , Awn Anas K. , Nayyef Qusay T.
Published: February 2021

Background: Prostatic adenocarcinoma is the most widely recognized malignancy in men and the second cause of cancer-related mortality encountered in male patients after lung cancer.
Aim of the study:  To assess the diagnostic value of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and its quantitative measurement, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), in the identification and localization of prostatic cancer compared with T2 weighted image sequence (T2WI).
Type of the study: a prospective analytic study
Patients and methods: forty-one male patients with suspected prostatic cancer were examined by pelvic MRI at the MRI department of the Oncology Teaching Hospital/Medical City in Baghdad from September 2017 to September 2018. Thin sections axial T2 and DWI sequences were performed for each patient. Two patients were excluded from the study due to poor image quality (motion artefact). Regions with hypointense signal on T2WI and/or restricted lesion in DWI were determined. The ADC values were measured and the results were registered and sent for biopsy correlation. The sensitivity, specifity, accuracy and other parameters were calculated for T2WI and DWI.
Results: The sensitivity and specifity of T2WI in the detection of prostate cancer was about 76.6% and 77% respectively. These improved to 96% and 88.8% by performing the DWI and measuring the ADC value. The mean ADC value was greatly lower in prostatic cancer (about 650x 10-6 mm2 /s) than in normal prostate parenchyma (about 1250 x10-6 mm2 /s) with significant difference between them (p value about 0.04)
Conclusion: In practice, using diffusion weighted MRI sequence and its ADC quantitative measurement greatly increases tumor detection in patients suspicious to have prostatic cancer and should be routinely used when doing pelvic MRI for patients with high clinical suspicion.
Towards development of an effective low-cost interactive whiteboard for promoting student engagement in sociology courses
Authors: Garcia-Ruiz Miguel , Jimenez Estrada Vivian , Woodman Deborah
Published: February 2021

Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) can be a great asset to teachers trying to help students visualize what they are trying to teach, especially for supporting instructors and teams of students in class. However, commercial IWBs can be costly and difficult to operate. This paper describes the development of a low-cost IWB using a video game controller and “homebrew” infrared pens, and how its usability and technology acceptance will be tested in the context of sociology courses. We propose that the use of low-cost and highly-usable technologies in sociology courses may enhance student learning outcomes and retention rates as a way to fit the learning needs of students and supporting them in the engagement of critical thinking.
ANHELO: Sistema para la creación de una memoria colectiva en la ciudad
Authors: Casimiro O. Juan A. , Gutiérrez A. Izamar , Herrera L. Alberto , López H. Isabel
Published: February 2021

En muchas ocasiones hemos escuchado a nuestros abuelos contar anécdotas de sus vidas y podemos apreciar como el recordar esos momentos los llena de felicidad. Nuestra propuesta toma esas anécdotas y las guarda para que sean compartidas en el futuro, incrementando de esta manera la memoria colectiva de una región en particular. “Anhelo” lleva a los adultos mayores y a las personas de otras edades en un viaje emotivo de forma que puedan experimentar otra vez eventos de su niñez, sus aventuras escolares, todos esos momentos importantes en sus vidas. Con la ayuda de la tecnología el usuario puede viajar en el tiempo y dejar que sus recuerdos sean compartidos. Este proyecto intenta mejorar la salud emocional de los adultos mayores.
Superficies interactivas flexibles para fomentar el juego cooperativo en niños de preescolar
Authors: Vázquez Vianey
Published: February 2021

Los niños de preescolar tienen dificultades para aprender a trabajar juntos y jugar de forma cooperativa. Las maestras promueven la cooperación para enseñar a los preescolares a completar tareas trabajando en conjunto. Las superficies interactivas son apropiadas para potenciar la colaboración en los niños y usan estímulos multi-sensoriales para mantener su atención. En esta investigación, se pretende identificar los mecanismos de juego cooperativo adecuados para integrarlos en la tela interactiva MúsicaFlexible. Y posteriormente evaluar su capacidad de promover juego cooperativo entre niños de preescolar.
SofIAX: Software interactivo con el enfoque de gamificación para implementar en entornos de aprendizaje mixto
Authors: Campos Mijangos Cuauhtli
Published: February 2021

Este trabajo se centra en el desarrollo de un software interactivo (SI) enfocado en la gamificación de contenidos para fomentar el aprendizaje de estudiantes de nivel bachillerato en la asignatura “Ética y Valores II”, correspondiente a los planes y programas de estudio del Instituto de Estudios de Bachillerato del Estado de Oaxaca. El software operará con las condiciones de un entorno de aprendizaje mixto (Blended-Learning) y será desarrollado con interfaces amigables, interactivas y sencillas de usar. Esta herramienta será estructurada bajo la Metodología del Diseño Centrado en el Usuario versión extendida (UCD-e). Se enfocará en mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje a través del modelo Humano-Computadora como una alternativa ante la falta de docentes especializados en el área de humanidades en la institución. Se pretende que el resultado de esta tesis sea la base del diseño de softwares futuros que coadyuven en la enseñanza de temas especializados a nivel bachillerato.
Prooftopia: A database for mathematical tools
Authors: Figueroa M. Karina , Rivera L. Cuauhtémoc , Valero E. Luis
Published: February 2021

In this paper, we outline the current implementation of a database of mathematical theorems and their corresponding proofs which can be done via the web. We also provide a brief description of the current work for its complete redesign.
Kuali: Distribuyendo comida por un bien
Authors: Navarro Rivera Julieta , Torres Torres Erika Yunuen , Chávez Ceniceros Giovanny Alfonso , Cornejo Raymundo
Published: February 2021

En este artículo se presenta un estudio preliminar sobre los retos y problemas que enfrentan los albergues, comedores, y diversas instituciones que proveen alimentos a distintas poblaciones en situación de vulnerabilidad. Mediante este estudio fue posible el diseño de una herramienta cuyo objetivo es facilitar la obtención y donación de alimentos y productos para evitar su posible desperdicio. De esta manera puede ser posible apoyar a instituciones que ofrecen alimentos y refugio a distintas poblaciones en situación de vulnerabilidad.