bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cross-Codal Integration of Bridging Event Information in Narrative Understanding
Authors: Huff Markus , Rosenfelder Dina , Oberbeck Maria , Merkt Martin , Papenmeier Frank , Meitz Tino Georg Konrad
Published: March 2019

Visual narratives communicate event sequences by using different code systems such as pictures and texts. Thus, comprehenders must integrate information from different codalities. This study addressed such cross-codal integration processes by investigating how the codality of bridging event information (i.e. pictures, text) affects the understanding of visual narrative events. In Experiment 1, bridging event information was either present (as picture or text) or absent (i.e. not shown). The viewing times for the subsequent picture depicting the end state of the action were comparable within the absent and the text conditions. Further, the viewing times for the end state picture were significantly longer in the text condition as compared to the pictorial condition. In Experiment 2, we tested whether replacing bridging event information with a blank panel increases viewing times in a way similar to the text condition. Bridging event information was either present (as picture) or absent (not shown vs. blank panel). The results replicated Experiment 1. Additionally, the viewing times for the end state pictures were longest in the blank condition. In Experiment 3, we investigated the costs related to integrating information from different codalities by directly comparing the text and picture conditions with the blank condition. The results showed that the distortion caused by the blank panel is larger than the distortion caused by cross-codal integration processes. Summarizing, we conclude that cross-codal information processing during narrative comprehension is possible but associated with additional mental effort. We discuss the results with regard to theories of narrative understanding.
Arqueología de las ocupaciones prehispánicas en el bosque montano de las cumbres calchaquíes (Anfama, Tucumán)
Authors: Salazar Julián , Molar Rocío , Montegú Juan , Moyano Gonzalo , Franco Francisco , Chiavassa Stefanía , Salvi Valeria Franco , Lillo Jordi López
Published: March 2019

Las áreas pedemontanas meridionales del Noroeste Argentino han ocupado un lugar marginal en los estudios arqueológicos hasta épocas recientes (Tartusi y Núñez Regueiro 2003), siendo investigadas únicamente en algunos casos excepcionales (Heredia 1975; Berberián et al. 1977). La dificultad de acceso y permanencia en estos espacios, así como las tradiciones disciplinarias orientadas especialmente a otras áreas como los valles intermontanoso los bolsones puneños, relegaron a los mismos a lugarespasivos dentro de los procesos de desarrollo histórico y social del NOA. En los últimos años se han iniciado algunos proyectos que están generando datos originales que tienen la posibilidad de transformar radicalmente elestado de conocimiento sobre las poblaciones que habitaron esta zona y deconstruir las bases de esas apreciaciones apriorísticas que no cuentancon asidero empírico (Caria 2004; Miguez 2012; Miguez y Caria 2015). Anfama (26°44’10.39”S; 65°35’20.36”O) se emplaza en la vertiente oriental de las Cumbres Calchaquíes (entre 1.300 y 3.000 msnm) en el departamento Tafí Viejo, Noroeste de la Provincia de Tucumán. Esta localidad forma parte de la ecoregión de las Yungas, específicamente de su piso más elevado: el bosque montano. Esta franja altitudinal, lindante con los pastizales de neblina hacia arriba y con la selva montana hacia abajo,muestra la mayor heterogeneidad estructural dentro de las yungas. La topografía es muy escarpada, combinando quebradas muy profundas, con estrechas zonas de cumbres las cuales son levemente planas y dan asientoa la mayoría de las estructuras arqueológicas identificadas. En algunos sectores, especialmente en aquellos próximos a los fondos de la cuenca, se extienden terrenos de menores pendientes con mayor depositación de sedimentos.Esta localidad fue explorada muy tempranamente por Quiroga (1899). Sin embargo, a pesar de estar en un espacio neurálgico que vincula al valle de Tafí con las yungas a través de la Ciénega, Anfama aún permanececomo un ámbito casi desconocido para la arqueología del NOA.En este contexto, y en el marco de un convenio de trabajo firmado con la Comunidad Indígena del Pueblo Diaguita de Anfama, desde el año 2014 venimos realizando trabajos de prospección, relevamiento y excavaciones en un área que cubre unas 15.000 ha.En esta comunicación presentamos los resultados de los trabajos realizados entre julio de 2014 y octubre de 2015. Analizamos las distintas modalidades de construcción del paisaje, considerando características superficiales de las ocupaciones y su distribución, y la temporalidad de las mismas, teniendo en cuenta indicadores cronológicos relativos y el primer fechado absoluto para el área de estudio.
The role of reputation systems in digital discrimination
Authors: Kas Judith , Corten Rense , van de Rijt Arnout
Published: March 2019

Reputation systems are often proposed as the most promising solution to (ethnic) discrimination in onlinemarkets. This claim is based on earlier studies showing that the ethnic gap is smaller for users with reviews than forusers without reviews. Using simulations, we show that this conclusion may be premature, as reviews can only bewritten after completed interactions. Hence, initial differences between users in the probability to be selected as transaction partner may accumulate over time, thereby diminishing the potential of reputation systems to decreasediscrimination. We use a unique dataset that contains information on all interactions that ever took place on a peerto-peer motorcycle rental platform to test this hypothesis. We find that per filed request, renters with an ethnic minority background receive fewer reviews than renters with an ethnic majority background with otherwise similar characteristics. Moreover, with time the reputation system does not reduce the initial inequalities between otherwise comparable renters of different ethnicity.
Preventing Intimate Partner Violence among Young People – A Qualitative Study Examining the Role of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Authors: Makleff Shelly , Garduño Jovita , Zavala Rosa Icela , Barindelli Florencia , Valades Jimena , Billowitz Marissa , Márquez Vanessa Ivon Silva , Marston Cicely
Published: March 2019

Comprehensive sexuality education may help prevent intimate partner violence, but few evaluations of sexuality education courses have measured this. Here we explore how such a course that encourages critical reflection about gendered social norms might help prevent partner violence among young people in Mexico. We conducted a longitudinal quasi-experimental study at a state-run technical secondary school in Mexico City, with data collection including in-depth interviews and focus groups with students, teachers and health educators. We found that the course supported both prevention of and response to partner violence among young people. The data suggest the course promoted critical reflection that appeared to lead to changes in beliefs, intentions and behaviors related to gender, sexuality and violence. We identify four elements of the course that seem crucial to preventing partner violence. First, encouraging participants’ reflection about romantic relationships, which helped them question whether jealousy and possessive behaviors are signs of love; second, helping them develop skills to communicate about sexuality, inequitable relationships and reproductive health; third, encouraging care-seeking behavior; and fourth, addressing norms around gender and sexuality, for example demystifying and decreasing discrimination towards sexually diverse populations. The findings reinforce the importance of schools for violence prevention and have implications for educational policy regarding sexuality education. The results suggest that this promising and relatively short-term intervention should be considered as a school-based strategy to prevent and respond to partner violence.
Analisis Kesulitan Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Berdasarkan Prosedur Newman
Authors: Kania Nia , Arifin Zaenal
Published: March 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk; (1) Memberikan gambaran mengenai profil calon guru Sekolah Dasar dalam pemecahan masalah matematis berdasarkan prosedur Newman; (2) Mendeskripsikan faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab mahasiswa mengalami kesulitan dalam setiap langkah pemecahan masalah berdasarkan prosedur Newman; (3) Memaparkan dampak yang ditimbulkan dari kesulitan mahasiswa dalam pemecahan masalah matematis; (4) Menemukan cara yang tepat dalam mengatasi kesalahan mahasiswa dalam pemecahan masalah matematis.Populasi penelitan adalah Mahasiswa Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar Universitas Majalengka. Sampel adalah semester V pada matakuliah Pemecahan Masalah Matematika. Pengambilan data diperoleh dengan pedoman wawancara, lembar observasi mahasiswa dan lembar soal tes untuk melihak kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis mahasiswa. yang kemudian dianalisis melalui langkah-langkah; (1) Reduksi Data; (2)Penyajian Data; (3) Verifikasi. Hasil penelitian adalah Jenis kesulitan yang dilakukan mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal pemecahan masalah berdasarkan prosedur Newman; (1) Terdapat 33,33% subjek penelitian mengalami jenis kesulitan pada tahap comprehension; (2) Terdapat 16,67% subjek penelitian yang kesulitan pada tahap transformation; (3) Terdapat 16,67% subjek penelitian yang kesulitan pada tahap process skill; (4) Terdapat 16,67% subjek penelitian yang kesulitan pada tahap encoding; (5) terdapat 16,67% subjek penelitian yang tidak menggunakan prosedur Newman dalam menyelesaikan masalahnya.
Coercion, Construction, and 'ODF paper pe': Swachh Bharat According to Local Officials
Authors: Gupta Aashish , Khalid Nazar , Hathi Payal , Srivastav Nikhil , Vyas Sangita , Coffey Diane
Published: March 2019

The Swachh Bharat Mission has turned out to be a top-down programme in which villagers are often coerced into building latrines, with relatively little focus on latrine use. A field survey challenges the official narrative that the SBM is a "people's movement".
Structurally Similar Sets of Transcendental Entire Function
Authors: Subedi Bishnu Hari
Published: March 2019

In complex dynamics, the complex plane is partitioned into invariant subsets. In classical sense, these subsets are of course Fatou set and Julia set.

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Structural Failure Analysis of Earthquake Affected Buildings in Gorkha (Nepal) Earthquake 2015 in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Adhikari Deepti , Gautam Ashmita
Published: March 2019

The major earthquake in April 25, 2015 of Mw 7.8 and aftershock of intensity Mw 7.3 on May 12, 2015 has caused not only  a substantial death toll and huge economic losses, but also heavy damage to many buildings. This paper outlines the common  observed  damage  patterns  of  different  types  of  buildings  in  Kathmandu  valley  induced  by  the  earthquake  and  their constructional deficiencies..We visited Department Of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) of Nepal Government,  and  Nepal  Society  for  Earthquake  Technology  (NSET)  and  got  various  information  regarding  structural damages  caused  by  Gorkha  earthquake.  After  acquiring  knowledge  on  this  topic  through  internet  and  from  NSET  and DUDBC, the structural failure analysis of buildings affected during the earthquake in Kathmandu Valley was done by photo observation. Both unreinforced masonry buildings and reinforced masonry structures suffered low to heavy destruction. The construction  and  structural deficiencies were  identified  to be  the major  cause of  failure, however  local  soil  amplification, foundation problems, liquefaction associated damages and local settlement related damages were also significantly observed during this earthquake and reported in the paper. The Gorkha earthquake sequences delivered unprecedented opportunity to augment the understanding on seismic performance of the buildings. This paper is also motivated to point out the faintness in the past to current constructional practice of buildings, provide preventive measure and convey awareness to stake holders for future safer building construction practice.
Microstrip Compact Twin-Interdigital Steped Impedance Resonator-Based Bandpass Filter for C-Band Applications
Authors: Maharjan Ram Krishna
Published: March 2019

This research focuses a new microstrip twin-interdigital type bandpass filter based on stepped impedance resonator (SIR) structure. The proposed structure consists of two slightly different interdigital capacitances within a single SIR resonator that behaves as a bandpass filter (BPF) of center frequency 4.3 GHz with 700 MHz bandwidth at 3 dB pass band. This design is not only subjected to size reduction, but also low pass-band insertion loss and high return loss as well. The Sonnet software tool has been used to design and simulate the microstrip BPF. The fabricated BPF was measured using the Agilent 8510C vector network analyzer (VNA) and achieved the insertion loss of 0.5 dB and the return loss of 26 dB. The measured results were compared with those simulated results which were very close to each other. The fabricated BPF can be used for Cband Applications.
Assessment of Hydro-Meteorological Condition of Kathmandu (Nagdhunga)-Naubise-Mugling Road and Bridges
Authors: Regmi Ram Krishna
Published: March 2019

The Kathmandu (Naghdhunga)-Naubise-Mugling (KNM) road has passed hilly area from Nagdhunga to Naubise (about 13%) after passing Naubise the road alignment passes river valley of the Mahesh Khola and Trishuli River, initially the road alignment follows on left bank of the Mahesh Khola valley upto Galchhi before meeting with Trishuli River. After Galchhi, road alignment follows the left bank of the Trishuli River valley upto Mugling (about 87%). The present study deals with the hydrological condition of the KNM road by analysing the existing hydro-meteorological data, reviewing the reports/documents of the previous studies and visiting the study area. The annual rainfall of the study area is found to be of increasing pattern. It is necessary to construct new crossing structures along with replacing some of the existing culverts in the existing road. Existing side drains are more or less adequate but the capacity might to be increased during  he improvement works. In the proposed new alignment 113 cross drains are necessary to construct and proposed side drains will be adequate for passing the design flood. Some of the stretches of the existing road are very close to the river and are vulnerable of being toe cutting and flooding from the river.
Use of ICT in Vital Event Registration in Nepal and its Implementation Challenges
Authors: Paudel Sanjeet , Shakya Subarna
Published: March 2019

To improve service delivery of government, paper based vital event registration (VER) system should gradually be replaced by ICT based system. This paper highlights the barriers that may stand in implementing ICT in VER. Questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Population size for the research was 6,743 out of which 272 valid responses were used for the research. The gathered data were subjected to demographic study, T-test, ANOVA test and Reliability analysis. The correlation between independent and dependent variables were computed. It was found that nine constructs namely: cost, leadership and management support, organizational process and commitment, usability, human factor, system feature, infrastructure, acts, rules and regulations and political situation are major barriers for implementing ICT based system for vital event registration.
Energy Security and Scenario Analysis of Province No. 1 of Federal Republic Nepal
Authors: Dulal Sujan , Shakya Shree Raj
Published: March 2019

This paper presents the current energy security status of the province No.1 of Nepal using numerous indicators. In addition to that, with the development of six economic growth scenarios i.e. Business As Usual (BAU), Low growth (LOW), High growth (HIG), Accelerated growth (ACC), Normal growth (NOR) and Intervention scenario (INT), the future energy mix and energy security indicators for the year 2040 are also calculated. The paper also gives an overview of the variation/progress of the different indicators during the considered period of study. The study shows that the, energy intensity in the intervention scenario is brought down to 4.44 GJ/$1000 compared to that of 15 GJ/$1000. Also, the electricity consumption per capita is increased to 574 kWh from 116 in the base year. However, these values are only achieved if the provincial government helps implementing central government's plan of promoting the electrical systems instead of traditional fuel woods and fossil fuels system.
Moonwalk in Cardiac anesthesia platform in Nepal
Authors: Pradhan Bishwas
Published: March 2019

This editorial presents a short picture of the development of cardiac anesthesia and its current status in Nepal.
Medical History as Fine Art in American Mural Painting of the 1930s
Authors: Hansen Bert
Published: March 2019

To illuminate popular notions of medical progress during the inter-war era, this article examines four large mural projects depicting medical history. Aside from portraits of individual medical heroes, such as Pasteur and Lister, artists also created imagery strongly contrasting traditional and modern medicine in general. This analysis features the works of four stylistically distinct artists (Bernard Zakheim, Charles Alston, William C. Palmer, and Victor Arnautoff), whose 1930s murals may be viewed today in San Francisco, New York City (Harlem and Queens), and Palo Alto, California. These murals are significant works of art in themselves, and they form an unusual group of special interest to historians because they took on an uncommon subject for the fine arts – the history of medicine – rather than what had long been the far more common portrayal of medicine by artists, namely contemporary medical scenes from their own era.
“Everything Possible Is Being Done”: Labour, Mobility, and the Organization of Health Services in Mid-20th Century Newfoundland
Authors: Twohig Peter L.
Published: March 2019

This article is the Presidential Address to the 2018 meeting of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine at the University of Regina. It examines the organization of the nursing service in Newfoundland during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the recruitment and retention of nurses in cottage hospitals and nursing stations in outport communities. A number of interconnected strategies were used by the Newfoundland government to staff the nursing service, including recruiting internationally educated nurses, adjusting expectations with respect to registration standards, and using both trained and untrained workers to support nurses’ labour. Although this article is intended more as a reconnaissance suggesting the possibilities of such research, it does analyze the interconnected issues of geography, funding and pay, the nursing shortage, and the renegotiation of nursing labour that characterized this period. Furthermore, although this is a case study of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is worth considering how, or whether, the linked strategies used in the province were transferable to other communities across rural, remote, or northern Canada.
A inter-relação Educação e Comunicação na formação do pedagogo
Authors: Teles Edilane Carvalho , Reis Edmerson Dos Santos
Published: March 2019

Este artigo analisa a inter-relação Educação e Comunicação na formação do pedagogo, através do conceito e praxis da Educamunicação na graduação ofertada no departamento de ciências humanas campus 3 da Universidade do Estado da Bahia, em Juazeiro, BA; busca compreender na inclusão das tecnologias e mídias, a construção de um núcleo de estudos, cuja emergência no campo educacional potencializa a transformação da realidade, através do encontro e entendimentos com esta perspectiva paradigmática.
Leitura crítica da mídia como instrumento da cidadania: apontamentos sobre a cobertura jornalística de políticas públicas e a necessidade de educar para os meios
Authors: Spannenberg Ana Cristina , Alves Neimar Da Cunha , Guedes Bianca Mara
Published: March 2019

Sob a perspectiva da comunicação democrática, o artigo discute resultados do monitoramento feito pelo Luminar - Observatório de mídia e políticas públicas, de janeiro a junho de 2017, sobre a cobertura das políticas públicas nos jornais digitais da região sudeste.
Novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação e o caso específico do Blog: contribuição para o sistema educacional escolar
Authors: De Santana Wilder Kleber Fernandes , Cabral Avlairam Araújo , Da Nóbrega Maria Bernardete
Published: March 2019

Este trabalho investigou o uso do Blog enquanto ferramenta tecnológica no processo de ensino e aprendizagem na educação básica, ao analisar os benefícios de seu uso em sala de aula, desse modo conferindo os avanços ocorridos com a inclusão do blog no contexto educacional escolar. Um de nossos propósitos é averiguar como as Novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação, doravante NTIC’s podem ser utilizadas para agenciar as práticas pedagógicas. Nossa pesquisa fundamentou-se nos postulados de Velihovetchi e Velihovetchi (2011), Ribeiro (2009), Kenski (2007) e Valente (1993), dentre outros, os quais subsidiam nossos dizeres. Quanto aos procedimentos metodológicos, a pesquisa é bibliográfica e documental, de cunho qualitativo interpretativo. Como resultado a pesquisa revelou que, na atual conjuntura educacional, o blog tem grande potencial para ser utilizado como recurso educacional, inclusive como ferramenta de apoio em sala de aula por várias faixas-etárias, desde o infantil até o ensino médio. Tal esfera midiática se constitui como um canal de comunicação pluridiscursivo, e heterogêneo e multifacetado. A utilização do blog na sala de aula expande o olhar do professor, por suas múltiplas possibilidades e potenciais pedagógicos, viabilizando aos sujeitos responsivo-ativos, professores e alunos, um espaço polissêmico de atualização mutualidade no compartilhamento de conhecimento.
Pega Visão: relatos sobre um processo Educomunicativo
Authors: Machado Eliany Salvatierra , Morelato Rodrigo Rossi
Published: March 2019

Este trabalho relata um processo Educomunicativo desenvolvido em duas comunidades do Rio de Janeiro a partir da conjunção de movimentos sociais, políticas públicas e suas interfaces com a universidade. Descrevemos parte da trajetória de um grupo, fundamentos teóricos norteadores e o exercício da criatividade através do ato de jogar, elementos que compõem parte da experiência estética que envolve o ensino/aprendizagem tendo o audiovisual como meio preferencial.
A Educação Crítica para as Mídias: uma proposta síntese para a área de interface
Authors: Barbosa Assis Leandro Marlon , Farbiarz Alexandre
Published: March 2019

O artigo busca sistematizar os estudos sobre a educação midiática no Brasil. O fio condutor é a proposta da Educação Crítica para as Mídias como forma de reflexão sobre a naturalização do uso das mídias digitais no cotidiano escolar e sobre as disputas hegemônicas decorrentes da midiatização.
Perbandingan Pendidikan; Pemahaman Simbolis Dan Substantif PAI Di Madrasah Dan PAI Di Sekolah Umum
Authors: Wardi Moh. , Ismail Ismail , Makki Ali
Published: March 2019

Madrasah and schools have the same vision, mission and goals, namely the organizers of education in order to educate the life of the nation. Both of these institutions each have their own uniqueness and characteristics, because of their different backgrounds and histories. Competition and competition between educational institutions are still finding things that are unfair and cause polemics with each other. Even though the status and pos of the madrasa is the same as the school as the Joint Decree of the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Minister of Education and Culture, and SKB 3 Minister Number 06/1975.037/U/1975, and Number 36/1975 about improving the quality and quality of education in madrasas. The main points and substance of the referred SKB are first, that the recognition of diplomas at madrasah graduates can have a value equivalent to the recognition of public school diplomas and equivalent. Secondly, graduates / madrasah alumni can continue their studies to public schools and those who are on a higher level. And third, students in the madrasa can transfer to public schools of the same level. If we understand the difference between madrasa and school, it is only limited to textual understanding, it will lead us to a simple understanding and be trapped in mere symbolic understanding. So when these differences can be created at school, the difference between madrasa and other schools will disappear.
Pengembangan Mobile Learning Menggunakan Adobe Flash Pada Pelajaran Narrative Text Di Smp eLKISI Mojokerto
Authors: Zahroni Ardhian
Published: March 2019

English is an important thing to learn by students, because English is an international language. However, English learning in nine grade of eLKISI Junior High School has not been optimally. There are several obstacles that cause learning English to be less than optimal. Such as lack students motivation, limited learning hours, and inexperienced teachers. To solve these problems it is necessary to make product of learning media in the form of android-based applications. Android-based applications are commonly used so that Android-based applications will be easy to use by people. The product contains English narrative text lessons for class IX in Junior High School. Development uses Adobe Flash CS6 software to produce interesting learning media equipped with animation, images and sound. This research and development use the ADDIE development design model. Development products are reviewed by material experts, instructional media experts and learning designs, and tested by students (small groups and large groups), as well as field trials (tryout). The use of applications is done with a variety of places, it can be concluded that the use of applications can be done at any moment. In terms of ease of use of the application, all respondents answered that there were no difficulties.
The Impact of an Innovative CEO on the Financial Performance of an Organization
Authors: Arif Kashif , Aziz Sanam
Published: March 2019

The evident volatile position of Pakistan Stock Exchange shows need for reforms in order to depict better performance in future. However, the external factors are not always sufficient for a better change, the internal performance of organization is also crucially important. This study aims at studying the internal performance of top management i.e., a CEO in an organization by introducing the factor of innovation with the proxy of patent applications. Considering the panel data, the sample consists of companies of varied sectors listed in Pakistan Stock Exchange for three years (2015-2017) time period. The structuring of models and framework for the study in done on the basis of literature available. The data for the study being quantitative in nature is collected from financial statements and different websites. Furthermore, the data is analyzed using multiple statistical tools such as correlation and regression. The limited availability and accessibility to data in Pakistan showed insignificant results nevertheless there is a large scope for future research in this topic.
Influence of Working capital to total asset, EBIT to total asset, EBT to current liabilities, Sales to total asset and Springate Indeks on Stock Return Comparison from two Property & Real Estate and Food & Beverage Sectors Listed on Indonesia Stock Exc
Authors: GANTINO RILLA , Ruswanti Endang , Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman
Published: March 2019

This study aims to determin effect of Working capital to total assets, EBIT to total assets, EBT to current liabilities, Sales to total assets and Springate coefficient on Stock Return. The amount of data processed by food and beverage sector are 104 from 11 companies and 315 data from 37 companies in property and real estate sector. Data processing is done to answer 3 hypotheses. The results shows,  Significance influence  of EBIT on Total Asset on  stock return for FnB sector and only working capital to Total Asset have significant influence on stock return for PnR sector. The influence of Working Capital towards Total Assets,   EBIT  to Total Assets , Net Profit Before Tax towards Current Liabilities,  and Sales towards Total Assets on stock return is only 4.7% meaning that influence stock return greater than other factor. Also the influence of coefficient springate to return stock also small, only 7%
Pakhtun Identity versus Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA: Exploring the Gap between Culture of Peace and Militancy
Authors: Afridi Hikmat Shah , Afridi Manzoor Khan , Jalal Syed Umair
Published: March 2019

The Pakhtun culture had been flourishing between 484 - 425 BC, in the era of Herodotus and Alexander the Great. Herodotus, the Greek historian, for the first time, used the word Pactyans, for people who were living in parts of Persian Satrapy, Arachosia between 1000 - 1 BC. The hymns’ collection from an ancient Indian Sanskrit Ved used the word Pakthas for a tribe, who were inhabitants of eastern parts of Afghanistan. Presently, the terms Afghan and Pakhtun were synonyms till the Durand Line divided Afghanistan and Pakhtuns living in Pakistan. For these people the code of conduct remained Pakhtunwali; it is the pre-Islamic way of life and honour code based upon peace and tranquillity. It presents an ethnic self-portrait which defines the Pakhtuns as an ethnic group having not only a distinct culture, history and language but also a behaviour.
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Initial Perspectives and Stages
Authors: Muzaffar Muhammad , Yaseen Zahid , Ishfaq Uroosa
Published: March 2019

Pakistan is a state like other states of the world. When it came out from the British net the initial stages were very tough for it. It was considered that it will rejoin India. But the administration of that time took sincere initiatives to manage the affairs gradually. Cold war started at that time between the Communist and Capitalist blocks. Newly established states joined one of them. Pakistan was also one of them. Its foreign policy principles, rules and regulations are highlighted in this paper. All these steps are discussed below gradually with the help of primary and secondary sources. It is concluded that Pakistan had no choice to join the capitalist block because of its financial position that forced it to take such decisions as compared to India. But security and sovereignty were never compromised in every era and at every stage.
Elementary Education and Language Teachers’ Professional Development Needs: The Context of Pakistan
Authors: Ahmed Fasih , Hussan Sana , Safiullah Muhammad
Published: March 2019

Teachers professional development is central to meet the ever-growing challenges at the elementary school level. In this article we describe the development and use of Teachers Development Scale at the elementary school level in Pakistan. An exploratory factor analysis (n=274) showed two basic dimensions of teachers professional development: community development, and individual development. Community-based developments included collaborative projects, participation in conferences, and system of educators for proficient advancement. On the other hand, individual developments related to improvement in course work, coaching, observation visits to other schools and qualification degree programs. The implication of the study identifies constraints and suggestions for educators, educationists and instructor mentors.
Independent Judiciary and NationBuilding: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Farooq Sadaf , Rafique Abida , Qumber Ghulam
Published: March 2019

Independent judiciary is the foundation of a fair and impartial and constitutionally balanced society. Independence means that judges can freely make lawful decisions whether involving influential politicians, governmental personals or ordinary citizens. Thus, ensuring decisions are based on constitution rather than is the result of political pressures or is favoring some majority. Endowed with independence, the judicial system serves as a safeguard of the peoples rights and freedom. In Pakistan, although, our Constitution stipulates an independent judiciary but our governments, over the years, have been bent upon ensuring that our judges always live in a climate of fear and make biased and favorable decisions under the influence of the executives. The paper concludes that independent judiciary may not be the solution to all the problems of Pakistan but is the most important stride towards solving the problems faced by the state machinery.
Traditional and Modern Education in Bukhara (1860s-1917): The Policy Juncture
Authors: Ahmad Ayaz , Hussan Sana , Shoaib Malik Muhammad
Published: March 2019

This paper explores the nature of conflict that unfolded between the supporters of traditionalist and modernist education in Tsarist Central Asia. The paper explores the viewpoint of each camp and explores the causes of such approach. The paper finds that the conflict or divergence was driven by the desire to ensure the protection of political and economic interests each camp cherished. While status quo offered traditionalists economic security and political power, the new order and industrialization that came to Central Asia in the wake of Tsarist conquests offered modernists a future in which their political power and economic prosperity was ensured. Both camps diverged in rationalizing education as means to sustaining their world view. However, they also converged in their instrumental approach to education. Arguments that each camp offered to support their vision of education are relevant to the debates between the modern and traditional education in the modern Muslim world, especially Pakistan.
Investigating the Role of Beliefs and Professional Values in HR Management
Authors: Zia-ur Rehman Muhamamd , Khan Riasat Ali , Hassan Noor
Published: March 2019

Human Resource Management has been accentuated as a theme for research in various organizations and institutions and sufficient literature has been introduced on this subject since 1980s in the developed world (Harley and Hardy 2004). This aspect did not attract attention in developing / underdeveloped countries like Pakistan. Presence of literature regarding HRM at the workplace and ideological orientation warrants its application in our organizations/ institutions to help resolve managerial issues being confronted by the managers, employees and the employers. HRM ideology is distinguished by the unitarist and pluralist approach at workplace (Batt and Banerjee 2012).
«КИЇВ МОДЕРН-БАЛЕТ»: АВТОРСЬКИЙ ТЕАТР І ТВОРЧА ЛАБОРАТОРІЯ
Authors: Небесник Анжеліка Володимирівна
Published: March 2019

Мета дослідження – виявити у діяльності «Київ модерн-балету» риси авторського репертуарного театру та творчої лабораторії. Методи дослідження. Аналіз та систематизація у хронологічному порядку основних фактів мистецького шляху «Київ модерн-балету» дозволили простежити етапи еволюціонування його творчої діяльності. Наукова новизна полягає у вперше проведеному ретроспективному аналізі різноаспектної творчості «Київ модерн-балету», що поєднує риси репертуарного театру та балетмейстерської творчої лабораторії. Висновки. Досить умовно крізь призму ускладнення творчості «Київ модерн-балету» можна провести періодизацію його діяльності: 2006–2010 рр. – формування авторського репертуарного театру, виступи на міжнародних фестивалях; 2010–2013 рр. – формування та розвиток балетмейстерської лабораторії, розширення співпраці з балетними театрами України та світу; 2013–2016 рр. – поява низки вистав молодих балетмейстерів – учасників колективу у постійному репертуарі, активізація гастрольної діяльності, збільшення кількості прихильників, визнання на державному рівні. Нині «Київ модерн-балет» – репертуарний театр сучасної хореографії, що є одним з найбільш гастролюючих у країні та за її межами, поєднує риси професійного творчого колективу та творчої лабораторії, майстерні з підготовки не лише виконавців, а й високопрофесійних балетмейстерів.
УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ФОЛЬК-РОК КІНЦЯ XX – ПОЧАТКУ XХІ СТОЛІТТЯ: МУЗИЧНІ ЕТНОПРОЕКТИ СКРЯБІНА Й ТАРАСА ЧУБАЯ
Authors: Фурдичко Андрій Орестович
Published: March 2019

Метою дослідження є розгляд становлення рокової (фольк-рокової) культури в Україні; визначення місця А. Кузьменка, Т. Чубая у процесі реконструкції прадавніх українських пісенних текстів і мелодій; аналіз текстів пісень; характеристика альтернативного відтворення музичного матеріалу (проекти «Еутерпа», «Наше Різдво», «Наші партизани»). Методологія дослідження полягає: у поєднанні мистецько-текстологічного аналізу українських етнічних пісень у роковому виконанні (на метафоричному, образному й тематичному рівнях) з методом реконструкції фольклорного матеріалу; використанні історичного методу, що передбачає діахронічний огляд рок-музики та її піджанрів. Наукова новизна полягає в розширеному комплексному аналізі трьох зазначених етномузичних проектів і альтернативних фольк-течій в українському музичному просторі, які вперше розглядаються в науковому аспекті. Висновки. За радянських часів музика була під жорстким контролем і використовувалася як інструмент ідеологічного впливу на населення; репертуар українських народних музичних виконавців і ансамблів був обмеженим. Після проголошення незалежності відбулося оновлення інтересу до української народної пісні. У результаті аналізу трьох етнопроектів, створених Скрябіним, Тарасом Чубаєм і групою вокалістів, можна стверджувати, що зібраний та аранжований у роковому стилі фольклорний музичний матеріал демонструє органічний синтез українського прадавнього мелосу й сучасної електронної музики. Тема фольк-року та сучасних обробок музичної автентики надзвичайно цікава, абсолютно нова й відкрита для міждисциплінарних наукових досліджень.
ПРО ЗМІСТ І СПІВВІДНОШЕННЯ ПОНЯТЬ «ОБРАЗ» ТА «ІМІДЖ»
Authors: Михайлова Рада Дмитрівна , Федорова Євгенія Володимирівна
Published: March 2019

Мета роботи. У статті досліджується зміст понять «образ» та «імідж», які поширені у сферах дизайну, індустрії моди, стилетворення, і зазвичай застосовуються як тотожні у двоїстому виразі «імідж-образ». Методологія дослідження полягає у застосуванні комплексного аналізу формулювань та визначень кожного із понять у контексті різних дисциплін, безпосередньо чи опосередковано пов’язано із зазначеним явищем. Наукова новизна роботи полягає в уточненні наукових уявлень про зміст термінів «імідж» та «образ», їх специфіки, параметрів взаємодії та співвідношень, запропоновано їхнє тлумачення в контексті дизайну та іміджелогії. Висновки. Підсумовано, що співвідношення імідж – образ існує у взаємодії внутрішнього та зовнішнього, де смислове навантаження поняття «образ» відповідає «внутрішньому стану» індивідуума, а «імідж» – його зовнішнім проявам, де імідж є різновидом образу, сформованого внаслідок сприйняття тих чи тих характеристик об’єкта; образ більше пов’язаний з психотипом та природним характером, вдачею індивідуума, що послідовно, гармонійно поєднує особисті риси у їх найвиразніших проявах. Імідж трансформує уявлення під певний «штучний» еталон. Зведені шляхом поєднання матеріальних та нематеріальних елементів, імідж та образ відображають індивідуально-особистісні та загальні закономірності розвитку культури та людини.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ALBUS DUMBLEDORE IN HARRY POTTER AND DEATHLY HOLLOW BY JK. ROWLING
Authors: Aristo Thomas Joni Verawanto , Sijono Sijono
Published: March 2019

Novel is a part of literature, a fictional piece of prose usually written in narrative style. In non-fiction novel, there are also character. The one main character is usually the non fiction maker ( author ) itself. Talked about character, there must be characteristic. The analyst tries to analysis the characteristic of Albus Dumbledore of Harry Potter and Deathly Hollow by J.K Rowling. The analyst wants to share information about the moral value of Albus Dumbledore, his dark side, his abilities, his support as a protector and helper for  Harry Potter and his friends. The pupose of this study was about to describe the characteristic of Albus Dumbledore. The method of this reserach was qualitative approach with coding, decoding, categorization and confirmation. The problem of the research was used objective approach. Data collection technique was used library study and literary study. The result of this research was Albus Dumbledore is wise, gentle, kind, misterious in way, knowlegable, caring and understanding. The conclusion of this research was the character of Albus Dumbledore is not just a story but we can adapt it in our life, without magic wand, everyone can be as same as Albus Dumbledore characteristic, if there is a willing.Keyword : Character, Characteristic, Novel
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIFE TIPE THINK PAIR SHARE SMP NEGERI 8 KAYAN HILIR
Authors: Yosef Yosef , Sore Avelius Dominggus
Published: March 2019

Abstrak: Masalah penelitian ini adalah bagaimanakah peningkatan hasil belajar menggunakan model pembelajaran think pair share pada siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 8 Kayan Hilir Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2018. Metode penelitian adalah kualitatif dan bentuk penelitian adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Alat pengumpul data dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar observasi, tes, lembar wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran think pair share di kelas VIISMP Negeri 8 Kayan Hilir dapat meningkatkan aktivitas belajar siswa, dimana siswa terlihat memiliki motivasi, antusias dan kerjasama yang baik dalam pembelajaran. Peningkatan hasil belajar menggunakan model pembelajaran think pair share pada siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 8 Kayan Hilir dikategorikan sangat baik yaitu pada siklus I, 65,22% dan pada siklus II 86,96% sehingga terjadi peningkatan sebesar 21,74%, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran think pair share mampu menjadi sebuah sarana yang menghantar pada pengembangan kemampuan berpikir (kognitif), bertindak (afektif), dan terampil hasil belajar (psikomotorik). Penelitian ini disarankan bagi guru, siswa, sekolah dan penelitian selanjutnya dalam penggunaan model pembelajaran think pair share pada proses belajar mengajar khususnya pada mata pelajaran IPS.Kata kunci : Hasil Belajar, Model Pembelajaran Think pair share
Efektivitas Pelatihan Keterampilan Dalam Menumbuhkan Minat Wirausaha Wanita Melalui Motivasi Diri Berwirausaha
Authors: Rahmi Vembri Aulia , Hidayati Roziana Ainul
Published: March 2019

The study intends to prove whether skills training (short courses), such as make up training can provide an effective role in fostering women's entrepreneurial intention.. Based on the latest data  from IWAPI (Indonesian Women's Entrepreneurial Association), women have a significant role in contributing to the country's economy through its entrepreneurial activities. it is hoped that later it will provide understanding of how training can foster entrepreneurial intention for women. Path analysis with SPSS is used to test how the direct influence of training on entrepreneurial intentions and the indirect influence of training on entrepreneurial intentions through self-motivation in entrepreneurship. The results explained that the direct effect of skills training on entrepreneurial intentions showed a greater proportion than the indirect effect of skills training on entrepreneurial intentions through self-motivation in entrepreneurship. The effect of skills training with self-motivation of entrepreneurship simultaneously on entrepreneurial intentions shows that the skills training variable is not significant. It occurs because training is carried out in a short time, in which practice makeup skills require regular periodic training and assistance.
Pengaruh Promosi Melalui Media Sosial Terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Kursus Bahasa Inggris Pare Dengan Viral Marketing Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Farih Ahmad , Jauhari Ahmad , Widodo Eko
Published: March 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of promotion through social media on the decision of English language courses at CELL institutions Pare Kediri East Java - English Village with viral marketing as an intervening variable. The population in this study were course participants at the CELL institution Pare Kediri East Java - English Village. The sampling technique uses non-probability sampling technique which is accidental sampling and the number of samples is 100 respondents. This research is quantitative research. Data analysis is used using path analysis (path analysis) with the SPSS version 20.0 application. For the endogenous variable (Y) of this study is the purchase decision, for exogenous variables (X) is promotion through social media, and for intervening variables (Z) is viral marketing. The results of this study indicate that: (1) There is a positive significant influence between promotion through social media on purchasing decisions. (2) There is a positive significant influence between promotion through social media on viral marketing. (3) There is a significant positive influence between viral marketing on purchasing decisions. (4) Yes significant influence between promotion through social media on purchasing decisions with viral marketing as an intervening variable.
Long-term expansion enhances the expression of tumor suppressor genes in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Authors: Dang Loan Thi Tung , Bui Anh Thi Van , Truong Nhat Chau , Van Huy Duc , Pham Phuc Van
Published: March 2019

Introduction: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are possibly the most potent type of stem cells for the treatment of many diseases since they possess many advantageous properties, such as abundant source, ease of isolation, and potential to differentiate and trans-differentiate into different types of cells. Although the therapeutic potential of expanded MSCs has been well proven, their biosafety features have not been fully understood. This study aimed to investigate some changes in phenotype and gene expression of bone marrow derived MSCs after long term expansion.

Methods: In this study, expanded mesenchymal stem cells derived from human bone marrow (hBMSCs) were identified for their characteristics (which included morphology, immunophenotype, and differentiation potential) at passages 5, 10 and 15. Moreover, they were evaluated for the expression of various tumor suppressor genes (PTEN, p16, and p53) by real-time RT-PCR.

Results: The results showed that the hBMSCs at passage 15 displayed a change in morphology and a slight reduction of the expression of CD44 and CD90, whereas their potential for adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation was maintained. Moreover, the expression of tumor suppressor genes in the hBMSCs increased after long-term culture.

Conclusion: It could be assumed that prolonged cultures of more than 15 passages drove the hBMSCs into senescence phase. Cultured hBMSCs below passage 10 seemed to be more effective in application because their properties were still preserved.