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A stage for neuroscience and art: the OHBM BrainArt SIG.
Authors: Borghesani Valentina , Nagy Zoltan , Lussier Désirée , Xu Ting , chauvin roselyne , Kochunov Peter , Brovkin Anastasia , Dagher Alain , Narayanan Sridar , Badhwar AmanPreet
Published: July 2021

Science and art have been intertwined for centuries, both embodying means for humans to represent, communicate and interpret our external and internal worlds. The collective effort to gather and organize knowledge about the brain blends well with a wide array of human creative activities, from visual and performing arts to interactive media. It thus comes as no surprise that the Organization for Human Brain Mapping has a Special Interest Group (SIG) dedicated to providing a platform for (neuro)sci-art: the BrainArt SIG.Here, after properly introducing all the main characters, we follow the development of this captivating script: from its grassroots prelude within the Neuro Bureau to its recent online instantiations. In particular, we highlight our three latest Exhibitions (Ars Cerebri, 2019; Neurodiversity, 2020; BigData & me, 2021) and the associated Competitions, not forgetting the scientific visualization sessions that have contributed to the making of brainart a distinguishing feature of the OHBM annual meeting.
Cortical Networks for Recognition of Speech with Simultaneous Talkers
Authors: Herrera Ortiz Christian , Whittle Nicole , Leek Marjorie R. , Brodbeck Christian , Lee Grace , Barcenas Caleb , Barnes Samuel , Holshouser Barbara , Yi Alex C. , Venezia Jonathan Henry
Published: July 2021

The relative contributions of superior temporal vs. inferior frontal and parietal networks to recognition of speech in a background of competing speech remain unclear, although the contributions themselves are well established. Here, we use fMRI with spectrotemporal modulation transfer function (ST-MTF) modeling to examine the speech information represented in temporal vs. frontoparietal networks for two speech recognition tasks with and without a competing talker. Specifically, 31 listeners completed two versions of a three-alternative forced choice competing speech task: “Unison” and “Competing”, in which a female (target) and a male (competing) talker uttered identical or different phrases, respectively. Spectrotemporal modulation filtering (i.e., acoustic distortion) was applied to the two-talker mixtures and ST-MTF models were generated to predict brain activation from differences in spectrotemporal-modulation distortion on each trial. Three cortical networks were identified based on differential patterns of ST-MTF predictions and the resultant ST-MTF weights across conditions (Unison, Competing): a bilateral superior temporal (S-T) network, a frontoparietal (F-P) network, and a network distributed across cortical midline regions and the angular gyrus (M-AG). The S-T network and the M-AG network responded primarily to spectrotemporal cues associated with speech intelligibility, regardless of condition, but the S-T network responded to a greater range of temporal modulations suggesting a more acoustically driven response. The F-P network responded to the absence of intelligibility-related cues in both conditions, but also to the absence (presence) of target-talker (competing-talker) vocal pitch in the Competing condition, suggesting a generalized response to signal degradation. Task performance was best predicted by activation in the S-T and F-P networks, but in opposite directions (S-T: more activation = better performance; F-P: vice versa). Moreover, S-T network predictions were entirely ST-MTF mediated while F-P network predictions were ST-MTF mediated only in the Unison condition, suggesting an influence from non-acoustic sources (e.g., informational masking) in the Competing condition. Activation in the M-AG network was weakly positively correlated with performance and this relation was entirely superseded by those in the S-T and F-P networks. Regarding contributions to speech recognition, we conclude: (a) superior temporal regions play a bottom-up, perceptual role that is not qualitatively dependent on the presence of competing speech; (b) frontoparietal regions play a top-down role that is modulated by competing speech and scales with listening effort; and (c) performance ultimately relies on dynamic interactions between these networks, with ancillary contributions from networks not involved in speech processing per se (e.g., the M-AG network).
Digital battery passports to enable circular and sustainable value chains: conceptualization and use cases
Authors: Berger Katharina , Schöggl Josef Peter , Baumgartner Rupert J.
Published: July 2021

The transition to circular battery value chains is perceived to yield sustainability-related benefits, such as relief of environmental stresses, and security of critical raw material supplies. To enable such a transition, value chain stakeholders require data to derive meaningful information to support respective decision-making situations. Digital battery passports (DBP) hold the potential to resume a role as valuable data source, thus supporting sustainable product management-related decision-making situations, and function as enablers for more sustainable and circular value chains. This work provides a conceptual DBP for an electric vehicle traction battery (EVB), demonstrating information needs, which a DBP needs to fulfil to resume an enabling function. The concept was developed by pursuing a stakeholder mapping according to the supply chain-oriented process of identifying stakeholders, systematic literature review according to PRISMA, and bottom-up concept development approach. The concept comprises four main information categories: (1) battery, (2) sustainability and circularity, (3) diagnostics, maintenance, and performance, and (4) value chain actors. The concept further details information types needed to enable sustainable and circular value chains. In addition, three potential DBP use cases of distinct EVB value chain stakeholders are presented to illustrate the concept’s supporting function.
“A Personal Decision”: A Mixed-Methods Study of Parents’ Opposition to School-Based Public Health Initiatives in the Wake of COVID-19
Authors: Calarco Jessica McCrory , Anderson Elizabeth M.
Published: July 2021

Schools play a key role in promoting public health. Yet, these initiatives also face opposition from parents, and such opposition may be increasing in the wake of misinformation campaigns and efforts to politicize public health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, parent opposition helped derail schools’ efforts to require masks and vaccines. Thus, it is important for educators and policymakers to understand the extent, source, and nature of parents’ opposition to new school-based public health initiatives. Combining data from a national survey of US parents (N=1,945) with a content analysis of a Facebook group for parents in one politically divided school community, we found that, at the peak of the pandemic (December 2020), nearly one third of parents opposed each of our two focal initiatives. We also found that parents based their opposition to (or support for) school-based public health initiatives on individualistic calculations about the costs and benefits those initiatives would impose on their individual child. Those calculations, however, did not always follow the same logic. In light of those varied logics, vaccine opposition was most common among Republicans, mothers (especially white mothers), parents without college degrees, and Black parents. Meanwhile, opposition to mask mandates was disproportionately common among Republicans, fathers, and college-educated parents (especially among white parents), as well as among those who had COVID-19. We conclude that individualistic approaches to parental decision-making are preventing communities from enacting and maintaining school-based public health initiatives and undermining health and education as public goods.
Survey evidence of excess mortality in Bihar in the second COVID-19 surge
Authors: Bamezai Apurva , Banaji Murad , Gupta Aashish , Pandey Shivani , MR Sharan , Sharma Kanika , Singh Chanchal Kumar
Published: July 2021

The second surge of COVID-19 had a large mortality impact in India. However, there are few reliable estimates of the magnitude of this impact for India’s poorer states. This note presents results of a small-scale phone survey in Bihar which interviewed a random sample of beneficiaries of the state’s Public Distribution System. This pilot survey was conducted in June 2021 and asked more than 500 respondents about any deaths in their household since April 1, 2021.We observe an annualized Crude Death Rate of 24.3 deaths per 1,000 [95% CI 13.0-37.4] during the second surge of the pandemic in Bihar. The observed death rate is more than four times baseline mortality (5.8 deaths per 1,000 per year). The probability that mortality during the second surge was at least thrice the level of baseline mortality is 0.88. This large surge in mortality warrants an urgent public discussion on state priorities in Bihar. It also suggests the viability of and need for continuous large-scale mortality surveys.
Factors Influencing Students Choice of Pursuing Nursing Education in Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Kalpana , Sapkota Abja
Published: July 2021

Nursing is a caring and helpful profession and the unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well. Although nursing, as an education and a career, is on a rising trend in Nepal, there is paucity of data regarding the factors that influence choosing it. So, a cross sectional study was carried out purposively among first year nursing students who were just enrolled to study nursing in different nursing colleges in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Structured questionnaires were distributed among 336 nursing students. Major source of inspiration to pursue nursing were their parents. The main reasons to choose nursing are to learn new things and to secure job. Major factors which contributed getting enrolled into nursing was an opportunity to care and help needy people (μ±σ=3.8±.39) and an attraction towards possibilities of working abroad in the future (μ±σ=3.4±.59). Besides, the students also felt that nursing was a noble and respectable profession where they could learn newer technologies with a better advancement. About 45.8% agreed that nursing was a profession with relatively lesser earnings and almost 40.5% disagreed that the cost of nursing education was within their payable range.It is recommended that nurses should be well paid and the vacant positions need to be fulfilled in time in both government and private sectors to motivate young students. In addition, it is time to bring advancement in their career by initiating and expanding further courses in nursing education and practice like nurse practitioner, specialization degrees and PhD inside the country.
Penerapan Metode Topsis Untuk Pemilihan Perumahan
Authors: Sugiarto Hari
Published: July 2021

Determining which housing to choose by consumers is influenced by many factors, including price, location, facilities, environment, and house design. The housing selection process is very important so that prospective buyers do not make the wrong choice. In this study, an assessment of housing selection load was carried out based on four main factors used as a reference in decision making, namely price, location, facilities, house design, and environment. One method that can be used to solve problems in housing selection is the TOPSIS (Technique for Orders Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method which is a multi-criteria decision-making method that applies the principle that the chosen alternative must have the closest distance to the ideal positive solution and the farthest distance. with a negative ideal solution. With this method consumers can make choices or make a decision by determining the weight value for each attribute, then proceed with a ranking process that will provide the best alternative from a number of alternatives, the alternative that has the highest weight value is the alternative option that has the highest priority value. Based on this method, the ranking results will be obtained which will be used as a reference in determining decision making. The result of the calculation process of the TOPSIS method is in the form of housing selection information that is closest to the choice desired by consumers who want to have an ideal home.Keywords: housing, assessment weight, topsis
Penerapan Metode Pembelajaran Menggunakan Ekstraksi Fitur dan Algoritma Klasifikasi untuk Identifikasi Pengenalan Iris
Authors: Hidayat Rahmat , Agustiani Sarifah , Wildah Siti Khotimatul , Mustopa Ali , Safitri Rizky Ade
Published: July 2021

Iris mata terletak di antara kornea mata dan lensa mata, yang berfungsi untuk mengontrol intensitas atau jumlah cahaya yang masuk dengan cara melebarkan dan mengecilkan pupil. Setiap orang memiliki iris yang berbeda dan memiliki stabilitas sepanjang hidup, kecuali terjadi kerusakan yang tidak disengaja pada iris seperti terjadi kecelakaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan pengklasifikasian dan identifikasi pengenalan citra iris dengan menggunakan metode pembelajaran atau machine learning. Metode yang diusulkan dalam penelitian ini adalah penerapan ekstraksi fitur seperti HOG, Hu-Moments, dan Haralick dengan algoritma klasifikasi yang terdiri dari LR, LDA, KNN, RF, CART, NB, dan SVM. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian yang telah dilakukan dalam mengklasifikasikan iris dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan ekstraksi fitur sangat berpengaruh pada nilai akurasi yang dihasilkan. Dalam hal ini nilai akurasi terbaik diperoleh dari penggabungan ekstraksi fitur HOG dan haralick pada algoritma Random Forest dengan nilai akurasi sebesar 81.38℅.
Sistem Penunjang Keputusan Untuk Penentuan Ketua Ekstrakurikuler Menggunakan Metode Profile Matching
Authors: Uliah Nazmi , Rifai Bakhtiar , Dalis Sopiyan
Published: July 2021

The role of the School Extracurricular (EKSKUL) in a junior high school, high school, vocational high school/equivalent has an important function in improving the quality of school environment, proper selection in determining the Chair of the EKSKUL is very necessary in order to be able to protect and become role models for students in the environment. school. The absence of a fixed application of specific criteria, and the absence of voter understanding in choosing the extracurricular chair according to the criteria, make this study more helpful in applying the criteria using the profile matching method. It is hoped that it can help the existing schools at MA Tarbiyah Islamiyah in facilitating the selection of the chairman of EKSKUL. The criteria that have been determined are Behavioral Aspects, Responsibility Aspects, Communication Aspects. The assessment was carried out by filling out a Likert scale questionnaire by the respondents, where Scale 5 = Very Good, Scale 4 = Good, Scale 3 = Doubtful, Scale 2 = Disagree, Scale 1 = Strongly Disagree. The results were processed using the profile matching method, and based on the results obtained, the top-ranking was Dhiyah Fathiyyah with a final score of 4.86. So it can be concluded that there is an influence in determining the selection of extracurricular chairman using the profile matching method according to the existing criteria.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Sumber Daya Manusia Unit Kesehatan Berbasis Dekstop Pada Klinik Pratama Pusdikkes Kramat Jati Jakarta
Authors: Rizal Khairul , Fibriany Firstianty Wahyuhening , Mustajib Ahmad
Published: July 2021

Kemajuan teknologi disertai tingginya mobilitas kerja memberikan persaingan ketat di jaman modern saat ini, Pendataan pegawai mulai dari absensi pegawai, penilaian kinerja pegawai dan pendataan cuti atau ijin pegawai, secara tidak langsung membutuhan sistem yang sudah  terkomputerasi. Sistem yang terkomputerisasi lebih baik dari sistem yang manual agar berjalan lebih efektif dan efisien serta sistem pendataan yang sekarang lebih kondusif dibandingkan dengan sistem manual. Klinik Pratama Pusdikkes salah satu klinik kesehatan yang berada di kramat Jati Jakarta yang sampai saat ini belum terkomputerisasi terutama Dalam mengelola data dokumen sumber daya manusia unit kesehatan sehingga memungkinkan pada saat proses berlangsung terjadi kesalahan dalam pendataan, kurang akuratnya laporan yang dibuat dan keterlambatan dalam pencarian data-data yang diperlukan. Media yang digunakan berupa kertas sehingga mengakibatkan data mudah hilang, rusak dan kotor, sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama untuk membuat dan mengolah kembali data-data tersebut.
Implementasi Virtual Private Network Failover Menggunakan Mikrotik Pada Jaringan Lokal Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya
Authors: Fathsyah Muhammad Munaza , Hadi Irawan , Salamah Irma
Published: July 2021

Pertumbuhan, perkembangan, dan kebutuhan akan informasi terus-menerus menjadi sebuah kebutuhan primer bagi setiap masyarakat umum, organisasi, perusahaan, dan lembaga pendidikan. Salah satu contoh lembaga pendidikan yang memiliki kebutuhan akan informasi yaitu Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya (Polsri), dimana dosen dan mahasiswa memerlukan koneksi melalui sebuah media kabel ataupun nirkabel untuk terhubung ke jaringan internet (global) maupun jaringan intranet (lokal). Sistem Akademik dan Learning Management System (LMS) adalah salah satu jaringan lokal Polsri yang paling sering diakses untuk memenuhi kegiatan akademik. Dosen ataupun mahasiswa sebagai client akan terus dapat mengakses jaringan lokal tersebut selama jalur komunikasi atau media transmisi antar router client dan router server tetap terhubung. Apabila jalur komunikasi utama antar router client dan router server terputus oleh faktor tertentu, maka client tidak dapat mengakses jaringan lokal sehingga proses kegiatan akademik menjadi terhambat. Untuk menghindari kejadian tersebut, maka diperlukan sebuah jalur komunikasi cadangan (backup link) dan suatu penerapan teknik failover pada sisi router client. Teknik failover adalah teknik yang memiliki kemampuan untuk mengalihkan jalur komunikasi utama ke jalur komunikasi cadangan sehingga komunikasi dapat terus berjalan meskipun jalur komunikasi utama terputus. Jalur komunikasi cadangan pada implementasi ini didukung oleh teknologi telepon seluler generasi keempat atau teknologi yang lebih dikenal dengan istilah 4G LTE (Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution). Selain itu, terdapat penerapan Virtual Private Network (VPN) tipe Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) pada jalur komunikasi cadangan untuk menjaga keamanan komunikasi. Protokol routing yang akan digunakan untuk melakukan proses pertukaran informasi routing pada implementasi ini adalah Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
Authors:   Faculty of Economics, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 10 975 90 Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic, Mališová Daniela , Štrangfeldová Jana ,   Faculty of Economics, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 10 975 90 Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic
Published: July 2021

The state of Slovak education is influenced by several negative factors. In terms of human capital, we have seen the decline of pupils for demographic reasons and lack of interest in the work of teachers. This paper aims to evaluate the efficiency of secondary education on the example of selected secondary schools. The main method of the paper is multicriteria analysis. The subject of research is the efficiency of selected secondary schools. The 10 Business Academies attended by pupils aged 15-19 years and established in the Banská Bystrica and Žilina self-governing regions will be the subject of research. For the analysis we use panel data collected for the school years 2013/2014 - 2017/2018. The contribution of the paper is to create an evaluation of the efficiency of the surveyed schools and to propose solutions for schools that achieved below-average results. The findings may serve as a basis for assessing the efficiency of the Business Academies for comparison with competitors, as well as for the founders of these secondary schools.
Місія університету в суспільстві: формування університетської традиції та сучасні виклики
Authors: Zayachuk Yuliya , Kovalska Olena
Published: July 2021

Досліджено ключові аспекти формування місії університету як наукової, педагогічної та соціальної інституції в різні історичні епохи, у період сучасності та в перспективі. Показано, що опорними її складовими були і залишаються наукове дослідження, навчання та служіння суспільству, до яких у різний час додавалися інші концепти відповідно до суспільних запитів. Акцентовано, що важливою віхою в історії університету як інституції стала реформа німецького культурного діяча та мислителя В. фон Гумбольдта, базована на інтеграції дослідження і викладання, принципах свободи викладання і навчання, яка серйозно вплинула на розвиток вищої освіти в усьому світі та стала передумовою сучасної реформи вищої освіти. Висвітлено авторські концепції місії університету впливових дослідників Дж. Ньюмена, А. Флекснера, К. Ясперса, Т. Веблена, К. Керра, Х. Ортеги-і-Гассета. Проаналізовано новітні концепції університету – дослідного університету світового класу XXI ст. проф. Ф. Альтбаха та підприємницького університету проф. Б. Кларка. Досліджено питання сучасного переосмислення місії університету.
Безперервна освіта як домінанта сучасної освітньої парадигми
Authors: Volkovetska Romana , Mudrokha Valentyna , Demchuk Nataliia
Published: July 2021

Робота присвячена питанням розвитку системи безперервної освіти як домінанти сучасної освітньої доктрини. Обґрунтовано потребу якнаймасштабніших досліджень явища й становлення окремої спеціальної парадигми і на теоретичному, і на практичному рівнях, зважаючи на поліпрофесіоналізм як характерну ознаку ринку праці, процеси професійної глобалізації, пріоритет інформаційних технологій, запровадження як пріоритетного компетентнісного підходу, критично малий період напіврозпаду сучасних компетентностей. На основі аналізу розрізнених елементів із досвіду становлення й запровадження безперервної освіти синтезовано основні проблемні питання, вирішення яких забезпечить формування цілісної парадигми системи безперервної освіти, а саме: 1) нормування терміносистеми безперервної освіти; 2) формування загально-державної освітньої стратегії на рівні принципів, завдань, структури, форм і методів тощо; 3) забезпечення належного нормативно-правового забезпечення функціонування безперервної освіти як цілісної системи на рівні законів і підзаконних актів; 4) формування на базі інфраструктури із профільних інституцій та організацій оптимальної ієрархії закладів освіти, які створюватимуть і надаватимуть освітні продукти й освітні послуги у рамках безперервної освіти; 5) використання сучасних інформаційних технологій електронного навчання.
The Experiential Museum – Avant-Garde Spatial Experiments and the Reorganization of the Human Sensorium
Authors: Batakoja Meri , Šerman Karin
Published: July 2021

Avant-garde artistic experiments are unquestionably recognized as relevant to the museum field in the context of art and museum studies. This paper aims to reconfirm their relevance in the architectural context as well, selecting crucial cases and protagonists whose final products were not artworks or exhibitions per se, but new (concepts of) space. These new concepts of space were all treated as democratic and participatory new media capable of training and modernizing the whole of our human sensorium. In this way, a curious partnership is discovered between this “experiential” art museum and the discourse on architectural modernity. Imaginary space, expressionist space, correlational space, multimedia space and situationist space – these are the principal categories that this paper recognizes as five distinct productive devices for modernist perceptual reorganization.
Tito’s Villas in Herceg Novi – Regional Contexts and State Residences
Authors: Radulović Veljko , Paunović Žarić Sanja , Alihodžić Jašarović Ema
Published: July 2021

Considering the growth trends of cities within specific regional contexts, the focus of this paper is the contemporary architecture of the bay of Boka Kotorska, a World Heritage region protected by UNESCO. The youngest and largest town is Herceg Novi located at the entrance of the bay. Against the attractive setting of the coastal and inland landscape, its dynamic cultural and historical context directly shapes the formulation of the architectural environment, which cannot be reduced simply to the set of formal relations with the local site. The main research subject of this paper is the architectural discourse from the last decades of the 20th century as well as the perspective of physical architecture, through the research optics of analysis of this specific region. Its focal point consists of two architects which were among the most significant practitioners in this area and involved in the key urban definitions of Herceg Novi in the second half of the 20th century. The review is given with special reference to two state residences, villas built for Josip Broz Tito in Herceg Novi: Villa Galeb and Villa Lovćenka. The nature and architectural scope of these buildings is identified, the concept design methodology is examined, predominantly in decoding the relations with relevant influential factors, not excluding the highly specific socio-political context. The general goal of this paper is to specify the character and the scope of the work and authors who implemented a clear and discernable design approach at the end of the 20th century in Herceg Novi. The state residencies built for Josip Broz Tito in this town have not been the subject of critical research so far. As such, they have provided a worthwhile case study for the identification of design methods in the creation of impressions on the representatives of state power and their role in urban landscape of a coastal town. A secondary goal of this paper is additional accumulation of knowledge on the relevant architectural history of the Adriatic coast, as well as highlighting the significance of an architecture displaying evident regional qualities
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Košice
Authors: Priatková Adriana
Published: July 2021

The year 2020 saw the 90th anniversary of the construction of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry building in Košice, as well as the 125th anniversary of the birth of its designer, the Košice architect Ľudovít Oelschläger. These commemorations lead us to consider the fate of this remarkable multifunctional structure, a listed cultural monument and important example of Košice modernism, which has long ceased to serve its original purpose and now lies empty and neglected. Indeed, the latest owner was able to reclassify the building as residential and is currently selling the property. Its forlorn state and uncertain future use, together with the impending deterioration of its still-present architectural qualities, warn of the potential threat both to the physical integrity of this cultural monument and its expressive originality.
Three-dimensional magnetotelluric model along seismic profile 2T: An improved view on crustal structure in central Slovakia (Western Carpathians)
Authors: Vozár Ján , Bezák Vladimír , Marko František
Published: July 2021

We present the crustal-scale geophysical model based on the magnetotelluric method focused on 3-D model¬ling of the seismic 2T profile crossing the major Western Carpathian tectonic units in central Slovakia. The results of the 3-D modelling show substantial improvement in previous 2-D models of deep crustal structure in central Slovakia, mainly of the physically distinct tectonic segments and major geo-electrical regional structures like the zone of the Carpathian Conductivity Anomaly, which indicates the occurrence of the large-scale shear zone in the contact zone of the European platform and Inner Western Carpathians. High detail geo-electrical data in 3-D magnetotelluric (MT) cross section also allowed a better interpretation of other conductive anomalies. In the final integ-rated interpretation (combination of 3-D geo-electrical model, gravity data and seismic reflectors), it is shown that frontal part of the Inner Western Carpathians plate exhibits the transpressional tectonic style of the back-thrust Outer Western Carpathians (Flysch Belt) and Pieniny Klippen Belt units over the progressing Inner Western Carpathian thrust wedge. These back-thrusts form the southern branch of the accretionary structural fan – a large-scale transpressional flower structure typical mainly but not only for oblique con-vergent regimes. The southernmost segment of the profile with high whole-crust conductivity due to a higher heat flow caused by young volcanic activity indicates partial melting in the middle and lower crust.
“Piercing the veil into Beliefs”: Christians Metaphysical Realities vis-à-vis Realities on African Traditional Medicine
Authors: Mawere J. , Mukonza R.M. , Hungwe A. , Kugara S.L.
Published: July 2021

This paper centres on the contentions between the use of African Traditional medicine and convoluted beliefs among some Christianity groups. It is argued that most Pentecostal churches in Africa vilify African cultural practices and deter their converts from using African traditional medicine. Feelings of disgrace and trepidation when asked about traditional healing frequently make it difficult, particularly for the individuals who have become Christians and have acknowledged western medicine, to reveal their insight into non-western treatments. Against this backdrop, the primary aim of this paper is to unveil the conflict between Christianity and the use of African traditional medicine. The broad aim is to create a platform for a conjectural dialogue towards appreciation for a ‘new world order’ that necessitates an integration of African Traditional Religion and Christianity through adopting a comprehension of cultural differences. The paper draws in the existing scholarly literature on the contention that Pentecostalism do not acclimatize with cultural practices of the African indigenous people preceding persuading them about switching to God who is introduced in the Bible. It has been established that as per the Bible and Christian teachings, the use of traditional medicine is a cursed thing. The authors recommend a confrontation of the healing crisis in Africa through fostering cordial cooperation and of biomedicine, African traditional practitioners and Christian groups.
THE GAME MODEL OF PLAYERS POSITIONS POINT GUARD (POSITION 1), SHOOTING GUARD OR SMALL FORWARD (POSITIONS 2 AND 3) IN THE COMPETITIVE YEAR 2018 - 2019 OF THE ROMANIAN NATIONAL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Authors:   Ovidius University of Constanta , Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanta, Romania, CAZAN F. , GIDU D.V. ,   Ovidius University of Constanta , Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanta, Romania, MUȘAT G.C. ,   Ovidius University of Constanta , Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Constanta, Romania
Published: July 2021

In this paper, we will make a fact-finding study on the game model of peripheral players in the 2018- 2019 competition year, a more objective analysis of the performance of the players and the team. The main task of the study was to study the parameters of the game model of the players who work in the positions of point guard (position 1), shooting guard or small forward (position 2 and 3) and to detach their characteristic elements. If the values of the parameters of the game model recorded for the basketball players by positions are known, objective assessments can be made on their value and evolution. There is a poor training of peripheral players in terms of the accuracy of the basket throws but also a large number of lost balls. All these aspects indicate a low level of physical and technical-tactical training of the peripheral players. This study provides general information on the level of performance and to improve it, detailed studies should be conducted, in particular on the training content of these players
IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF TECHNIQUE IN SERVERECEIVE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ATTACK IN BEACH VOLLEYBALL GAME
Authors:   University ", PETROVICI G.A. ,   1 December 1918",   Alba Iulia, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sport
Published: July 2021

Beach volleyball is a sports game practiced both by highperformance athletes and the great mass of lovers of movement, for recreational purposes, of lousier. The game of beach volleyball is identical to indoor volleyball in terms of the similarity of the execution of technical procedures and some attack or defense actions, but there are some significant differences between the two sports. Service in volleyball is one of the most important tools that a team can use to win a battle. If a team is very good at the side-out (receiving, setting, and winning attack), they need a point on their service to win the set.
GENERAL VIRGIL BĂDULESCU – FOUNDER OF THE FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE D’EDUCATION PHYSIQUE – FIEP
Authors:   Faculty of Sports, Movement, and Health Sciences, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, BALINT G.
Published: July 2021

Romanian general Virgil Bădulescu (1882-1944) was a very important figure in the development of physical education worldwide. He was a founding member of the Federation Internationale d’Education Physique – FIEP, being one of its original executive members, alongside Gents (Belgium), Chryssalis (Greece), Groner (Norway), Miss Fountain (U.K.) and Inspector Sikorski (Poland). He also founded major physical education and sports educational institutions in Romania, contributing to the development of professional military training.
STUDY REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN THE FORM OF PLAYING IN THE LEISURE TIME OF CHILDREN IN THE PREPARATORY CLASS
Authors:   Gymnasium School ,,Maica Domnului”, District 2, Bucharest, Romania, BUTNARIU M.I. , IORDACHE I.G. ,   Gymnasium School Nr. 54, District 3, Bucharest, România.
Published: July 2021

This paper presents a study on the importance of the activities carried out in the form of playing in the free time of children in the preparatory class. The purpose of this study was to identify the time allocated by each child in the preparatory class to play, as well as to know the types of activities carried out in the form of playing. The methods used were: literature analysis, questionnaire survey, graphic and tabular method. Due to the Covid -19 pandemic which required the conduct of online classes, in order to achieve the proposed goal, we used the questionnaire method. A questionnaire consisting of five closed and open questions was developed. The questionnaires were completed online by the parents of the 28 pupils in the Preparatory class "A". The data obtained were analysed, interpreted and represented graphically.
ASPECTS REGARDING THE SKILL PROFILE IN A SEGMENT OF THE CANDIDATES ADMITTED IN THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM: PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Authors:   ”Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău., DOBRESCU T. , AILUȚOAEI T.C. ,   Tehnological High School ”Dimitrie Leonida” of Piatra-Neamţ.
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this research was to highlight certain component of the skill profile in the candidates that were admitted in the undergraduate program Physical Education and Sports, over the course of 2 consecutive years. The hypothesis started from the assumption that the analysis of the admission results for this specific field would allow the identification of a psycho-motor test dynamics of the admitted students, compared to the proposed model. The research was conducted between 2018 and 2020, consisting in the analysis of several motor skill tests, performed on a group of 80 first year students of the Faculty of Movement, Sports and Health Sciences of Bacău. The results have shown homogeneity of values, the male subjects recording better values than the females. In comparison to the ideal model created for this paper, there were rare cases of the subjects recording high results in all tests, except for the professional athletes.
STUDY OF THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT IN LOWER LIMB PEDIATRIC TRAUMA
Authors:   Department of Motric Performance”, Transilvania University of Braşov, MÎNDRESCU V. , CRISTEA F. ,   Dunărea de Jos ” University of Galați, Romania, MEDVID A. ,   Faculty of Physical Culture and Human Health, Yuryi Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine
Published: July 2021

Amputations of limbs, in terms of traumatic pediatric afflictions, are sparse, but severe indispositions that can become very uncomfortable for the ones involved. The role of the orthopedic or the plastic surgeon is crucial here, for she or he needs to preserve as much as possible from the viable physis in order for the bond development of the child to still happen. In following steps, a wound examination should be done to check for symptoms of ischemia or tissue non-viability. Some problems, such as neuromas, can be avoided by dividing the nerves proximally. A multidisciplinary approach involving physiotherapists, play therapists, and a child psychiatrist, in addition to the surgeon and primary care practitioners, may lead to a successful recovery.
STUDY ON THE PHYSICAL TRAINING OF FEMALE GYMNASTS IN BEAM
Authors:   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania, TANASĂ A.R. , MORARU C.E. ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania, TROFIN P.F. ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania
Published: July 2021

"The purpose of the study was to identify the optimal physical training means and their influence on the power indicators of the female gymnasts. The study was conducted on a sample of 13 female athletes (32.97±5.72 kg and 140.8±9.2 cm) practicing artistic gymnastics, aged between 10 – 12 years (11.15±0.8 years), at performance level. The physical tests performed were as follows: standing long jump, stahl bar semi-squats, push-ups at the beam, pike position on the beam, extensions on the gym bench, and handstands. Following the analysis of the results, it has been concluded that the effects of the means proposed by us are statistically significant in case of all events (p=˂0.0001)."
ESSAY REGARDING THE NEED FOR A STANDARD FRAMEWORK OF ASSESSMENT AND MEASUREMENT OF FLAT FEET IN CHILDREN
Authors:   National Physical Educational and Sports University, Bucharest, PANAET A.E. , ALEXE C.I. ,   Department of Physical Education and Sports Performance, Vasile Alecsandri, University of Bacău 3 PhysioKinesis, Bacău, MARCHIS C. ,   Department of Physical Education and Sports Performance, Vasile Alecsandri, University of Bacău
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to analyze various conceptions of approaching flat feet in children, trying to highlight the similarities and the differences between the theoretical and clinical approaches of the rigid and flexible flat feet. Although they have much in common, it was not possible to clearly determine a national or international standard framework of assessment and measurement of flat feet in children. The researchers studied for this paper offered guidelines for measurement, various theories, assessment approaches and relevant scientific arguments, however it is still not possible to delineate a common line for standardization in regard to measurement and assessment
HEALTH ISSUES OF THE ROMANIAN MASTERS ATHLETES, THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THE RECOVERIES
Authors:   PhD student”, Transilvania University of Braşov, BABA D. , BALINT L. ,   Department of Physical education and special motor skills”, Transilvania University of Braşov
Published: July 2021

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the health issues of Romanian master athletes who practice endurance running and the methods for recovering after their workout. The research method was the investigation. The tool which is used is a questionnaire developed for the present research. Of the 111 respondents, 61.8% are men and 38.2% are women. The results collected show that 46.8% of the athletes came across health issues and that there is a certain correlation between the medical conditions suffered by master athletes and the recovery methods (p <1%). Conclusions: we consider that the attention paid to the “training” of the athletes regarding the crucial role of adequate recovery after the workout reduces the risk of injury. In the first weeks after a serious injury, in order to avoid any recurrence, a full recovery and a progressive increase of the workout level are necessary.
DEVELOPING MOTOR QUALITIES THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF A TAE-BO PROGRAM IN TAEKWONDO TRAININGS
Authors:   National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucureşti, GLEVESANU A.E.
Published: July 2021

Taekwondo is one of the most complex sports, so all motor skills are important for this practice. Although Taekwondo has gained increasing importance in the modern age, recognizing its positive effects on the harmonious development of the child and young person, the beneficial combination of Taekwondo and Tae-Bo, still does not enjoy enough attention from specialists. We will prove through this research, coming up with something new in the world of sports, that Tae-Bo, which is based on Taekwondo and Boxing, can bring benefits to all practitioners, such as the development of motor skills, through a program designed especially for athletes aged 10-11 years.
Efek Pemanasan Biosolar B30 Terhadap Kinerja Dan Pembakaran pada Mesin Diesel Type TV-1
Authors: Eka Putra Andi Erwi
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja mesin diesel dan pembakaran dari biosolar B30 yang dipanaskan sebelum diinjeksi ke dalam ruang bakar. Biosolar B30 yang dipasarkan oleh Pertamina sebelumnya diuji nilai kalor dengan bomb calorimeter. Biosolar B30 dialirkan ke ruang bakar dengan melewati tangki pemanas sampai temperatur biosolar mencapai 60 oC. Mesin diesel yang digunakan adalah type TV-1 (tipe vertikal) dengan spesifikasi mesin 1 silinder, 4 langkah, kapasitas 661 cc, Daya 3,5 kW pada 1500 rpm, dan rasio kompresi mesin 12:1 sampai 18:1. Pengujian dilakukan pada rasio kompresi 14:1, 16:1, dan 18:1 pada beban 3 kg dan 9 kg dengan membandingkan biosolar tanpa pemanasan dan dengan pemanasan 60 oC. Hasil yang diperoleh memperlihatkan bahwa biosolar B30 dengan pemanasan 60 oC menyebabkan SFC dan daya indikasi lebih rendah serta efisiensi mekanik yang lebih tinggi. Karakteristik pembakaran biosolar B30 dengan pemanasan 60 oC memperlihatkan SoC yang lambat dan proses pembakaran yang berlangsung lebih singkat, serta tekanan maksimum yang lebih tinggi dan nilai pelepasan panas yang menurun.
Implementasi Metode Mimicry Memorization (Mim-Mem) Dalam Pembelajaran Mufrodat
Authors: Fatati Afrida , Sutarjo J.
Published: July 2021

This study aimed to analyze Arabic vocabulary mastery level of students and the process of implementing learning with the Mimicry Memorization method. This research method was quantitative research with an experimental approach. The study was conducted at Muhammadiyah Junior High School Pekalongan. Samples of this research were 25 students of class VII. Data collection methods were observation and tests. The observation method was used to get data on the process of implementing Arabic learning. The test method was aimed to students to get data on vocabulary mastery levels. Data analysis techniques used statistical tests with t test. The results showed that the Arabic learning process using the Mimicry Memorization (Mim-Mem) Method was able to overcome student learning difficulties, especially in the aspects of vocabulary mastery. The learning process became very enjoyable, students were actively involved in the learning process and students were very enthusiastic. Fun learning made students understand the lesson easily. The results of statistical analysis showed that the Mimicry Memorization (Mim-Mem) Method had a significant influence on vocabulary mastery.
Estudo Epidemiológico do Câncer Infantojuvenil no Hospital de Câncer de Cascavel Uopeccan entre os Anos 2000 e 2014
Authors: Longo Bruna Cristina , Popiolek Isabela Mangue , Vale Natália Gomes do , Rangel Ana Lúcia Carrinho Ayroza , Souza Maria Daniela Basso de
Published: July 2021

Introdução: Estudos epidemiológicos de base hospitalar sobre o câncer infantojuvenil são importantes para mostrar o perfil dos pacientes assistidos pelo serviço. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico e a sobrevida de pacientes na faixa etária de 0-19 anos atendidos no Hospital do Câncer de Cascavel Uopeccan (2000-2014). Método: Estudo transversal com avaliação de prontuários para os seguintes desfechos: sexo, idade, cor/raça, outras patologias, histórico familiar de câncer, domicílio, tipo da neoplasia, estadiamento, tratamento, metástases, recidivas, situação do paciente ao final da pesquisa. A estatística descritiva e os testes qui-quadrado e Kaplan-Meier foram aplicados. Resultados: Observou-se maior frequência para meninos (55,2%), faixa etária de 1-4 anos (36,3%), brancos (87%), domicílio urbano (81,6%), leucemia (35,8%) e quimioterapia (50,2%). Ocorreu metástase em 16,41% e recidiva em 22,38%. Não havia relato de histórico familiar de câncer em 47% dos prontuários. Outras patologias foram negadas em 58,9%. Ao final, 55,2% estavam vivos e sem doença. Houve associação estatisticamente significava entre menores de 10 anos com tumores renais e neuroblastoma; maiores de 10 anos com linfomas e neoplasias epiteliais malignas; e entre a situação atual do paciente com metástase, recidivas e estadiamento. Conclusão: Os pacientes analisados na presente pesquisa eram na maioria leucêmicos, do sexo masculino e faixa etária de 1-4 anos. A sobrevida global e a livre de doença foram, respectivamente, de 70,3% e 71,63%.
Intraempreendedorismo: fatores organizacionais, individuais e barreiras
Authors: Santana Rafael Raymundo de , Zotes Luis Perez
Published: July 2021

O intraempreendedorismo vem se destacando na literatura recente, embora sua implementação tenha se apresentado de forma desafiadora. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo tem como objetivo levantar fatores intraempreendedores organizacionais e individuais, além de possíveis barreiras ao intraempreendedorismo. Para tanto, foi realizada uma revisão da literatura que buscou artigos que relacionassem intraempreendedorismo, o ambiente organizacional e o indivíduo. A partir desse levantamento, onde os objetivos foram alcançados, foi possível concluir que o intraempreendedorismo atua como um processo de evolução do comportamento organizacional, e que este perpassa pelo indivíduo, no caso representado pela figura do intraempreendedor.
Dynamics of the Russian segment of science piblications (based on Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus data)
Authors: Mokhnacheva Yu. V. , Tsvetkova V. A.
Published: July 2021

The findings of the study of Russian publications array of 2010-2019 are presented. The dynamics for the ten-year period (2010-2019) is demonstrated. For completeness, two of the most authoritative international polythematic resources, i. e. Web of Science Core Collection (WoS CC) and Scopus, were analyzed in parallel. The dynamics of Russian publications is presented in two versions: all types of publications indexed by the systems, and selected types of publications (research articles, reviews, book chapters, and letters). The positive dynamics of the share of Russian publications within the global array was determined, as well as the increase in Russia’s rating positions in terms of the number of publications in the period 2010-2019, were determined. The publications with Russian participation are represented in all 153 science areas (the WOS CC classifier "Research Areas"), however, the barrier of 1% of the total segment of Russian publications reflected in the WoS CC was cleared just in 42 areas. It is demonstrated that in the recent years, along with the decreasing tendency for the share of publications in physics and chemistry within the Russian publication array, there has been an increase in the rate of publications in the technical, social sciences and the humanities. The Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), a WoS CC member since 2015, promotes intensively the works in the humanities and social sciences to the world publishing space. Despite the decrease in the rate of physics and chemistry in the Russian publication segment, these areas remain the undisputed leaders in the share of publications in WoS CC.