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EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Ribeiro Jaíne de Abreu Santos , Ribeiro Davi Soares Santos , Oliveira Cleiton Antonio de
Published: March 2021

A educação infantil é a primeira etapa da educação básica pela qual as crianças iniciam o percurso na educação formal e passam a vivenciar novas aprendizagens que potencializam o seu desenvolvimento psicomotor e social, a exemplo da Educação Física. Sendo assim, o presente estudo tem por objetivo discutir a importância da Educação Física na Educação Infantil. Foi utilizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica com abordagem qualitativa. Os resultados apresentaram que apesar da Educação Física ser um componente curricular obrigatório na educação básica, observa-se a ausência na educação infantil. Nesse contexto, torna-se essencial o compromisso ético, político e social dos professores de Educação Física em exigir o cumprimento da LDB, a fim de não perder esse espaço tão importante para a formação cognitiva, social e mental das crianças.
O LAZER COMO FENÔMENO CULTURAL E SUAS RELAÇÕES COM ALGUNS MARCADORES SOCIAIS
Authors: Silva Cinthia Lopes da , Rigoni Ana Carolina Capellini , Silva Luciene Ferreira da
Published: March 2021

A alternativa do lazer doméstico e em outros espaços disponíveis no contexto da pandemia do coronavírus têm contribuído para um cenário em que talvez o isolamento social esteja sendo menos penoso e sofrido, em decorrência das possibilidades do lazer vivenciado como uma das possibilidades de produção cultural humana. Isso nos leva a refletir sobre o lazer como um fenômeno cultural de extrema importância na atualidade, sendo determinado por alguns marcadores sociais, tais como: escolaridade, gênero, religião, deficiência e saúde, podendo ser realizado em casa, ao ar livre e em espaços específicos. Portanto, temos como objetivo analisar o lazer como fenômeno cultural, tendo como base textos estudados, discutidos e produzidos por um grupo de pesquisa brasileiro.
Respuestas educativas multinivel en educación secundaria para el alumnado con altas capacidades desde un enfoque inclusivo
Authors: Bailén Ferrández Eva María
Published: March 2021

Este trabajo ha obtenido un Accésit del Premio Estudios Financieros 2019 en la modalidad de Educación y Nuevas Tecnologías.
Según apuntan los expertos en altas capacidades (AA. CC.), un cociente intelectual (CI) situado en el percentil 90 equivale a una puntuación de 120 en los test de inteligencia. A partir de este dato, y sabiendo que en España hay identificados solamente 25.000 alumnos de AA. CC., de un total de 8.000.000 de estudiantes escolarizados, podemos suponer que faltan muchos niños y jóvenes por detectar hasta llegar a los 800.000 alumnos con AA. CC. que supuestamente hay en nuestras aulas.
Las AA. CC. deben entenderse como un potencial, no como un valor de CI que determina quién es de AA. CC. y quién no lo es, o quién se merece una educación que cultive su talento. Si en las aulas se utilizaran estrategias de desarrollo del talento para todos, no nos tendríamos que preocupar por identificar a los alumnos más capaces.
En esta investigación se realiza una propuesta de intervención en el aula, en formato de guía multinivel enriquecida, que trata de aunar las diferentes respuestas educativas reconocidas como adecuadas para los alumnos con AA. CC. desde un enfoque inclusivo. La guía multinivel permite flexibilizar contenidos, adaptarse a los diferentes ritmos de aprendizaje, incluso acelerar el ritmo si el estudiante lo reclama. También permite trabajar de manera creativa, despertar la motivación de los alumnos e introducir el aprendizaje basado en el pensamiento (thinking based learning [TBL]).
Nuevas herramientas para viejos problemas: acoso y ciberacoso a través de un análisis de sentencias
Authors: Blanco Fernández Susana , González Pais Carmen , Velasco Rodríguez Judith
Published: March 2021

El acoso escolar es una problemática social que afecta a niños, niñas y adolescentes de todo el mundo. Su elevada prevalencia, junto con la severidad de sus consecuencias, han hecho del bullying una cuestión prioritaria en lo que atañe a la salud física y psicoemocional de la infancia y adolescencia. Desde que comenzara a estudiarse en los años setenta, el interés por alcanzar su comprensión no ha cesado, lo que se ha traducido en un incremento del número de estudios, en el desarrollo de nuevas líneas de investigación y, en definitiva, en un ingente crecimiento del conocimiento sobre esta forma de violencia en todas sus modalidades (por ejemplo, ciberacoso), lo que ha permitido mejorar la asistencia a las víctimas. Sin embargo, cuando la gravedad del acoso excede las competencias de los centros educativos y requiere la intervención del sistema legal, se observan problemas conceptuales y metodológicos que tienen como consecuencia una respuesta deficitaria a las víctimas. El presente trabajo tiene por objeto conocer el modo en que el acoso escolar es conceptualizado y tratado en el ámbito jurídico a través de un análisis de las sentencias dictadas sobre el mismo.
Generadores de electricidad bioinorgánicos. Conversión de energía química renovable a través de materiales piezoeléctricos funcionalizados con enzimas
Authors: Velasco Lozano Susana , López Gallego Fernando
Published: March 2021

En este proyecto hemos desarrollado una nueva generación de generadores bioinorgánicos para producir electricidad a partir de combustibles renovables. Estos sistemas se presentan como alternativa a las pilas de combustible basadas en procesos electroquímicos. En este contexto, hemos fabricado un nuevo sistema híbrido que fusiona una maquinaria biológica, capaz de transformar un combustible en energía mecánica (presión y vibración), con un material piezoeléctrico que transforma esa energía mecánica en electricidad (generador bioinorgánico).
Los estímulos mecánicos de presión y vibración son generados gracias a la producción de gases a partir de combustibles. Esta reacción está catalizada por la maquinaria biológica (enzimas) que forma parte del generador. Estos dispositivos son capaces de producir electricidad a escala microscópica a partir de combustibles procedentes de fuentes renovables como azúcares y alcoholes provenientes de la biomasa. Este hecho es muy significativo, puesto que indirectamente permite generar electricidad con cero emisiones. Además, estos generadores bioinorgánicos abren un abanico apasionante de nuevas aplicaciones en campos tan diversos como la sensórica, la robótica y la energía.
Implementation of Halal Product Guarantee for Micro Enterprises
Authors: Abduh Muhammad
Published: March 2021

The implementation of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantee regulates the obligation of halal certification for business products. The obligation of dependent certification for micro business actors in harmonizing the program, it can be a challenge in itself considering the cost of certification is not cheap. The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of halal product guarantees after the implementation of the Job Creation Law which changes some of the provisions of the Halal Product Guarantee as stipulated in Law Number 33 of 2014. This research is also conducted to find out in detail how micro-businesses are running in implementing halal product guarantees after the enactment of the Job Creation Law. Descriptive qualitative method is used in this study to adjust the opinion between the researchers and the information obtained. The choice of this method was made because the analysis could not be in the form of numbers and the researcher would rather describe all phenomena that exist in society clearly. This study found that the Job Creation Law was able to accommodate the problem of guaranteeing halal products for micro-entrepreneurs. Such as the problem of the severity of the cost of certification, the submission mechanism and the due date for issuing halal certification.
ANALISIS PEMASARAN USAHATANI CABAI MERAH KERITING DI KELURAHAN SEI SELINCAH KECAMATAN KALIDONI PALEMBANG
Authors: Novitarini Endah
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini adalah bertujuan untuk: 1. mengidentifikasi saluran pemasaran di Kelurahan Sei Selincah Kecamatan Kalidoni 2. Berapa besar biaya pemasaran di Kelurahan Sei Selincah Kecamatan Kalidoni 3. Margin Pemasaran di Kelurahan Sei Selincah Kecamatan kalidoni 4. Farmer’s share yang di petani

Penelitian ini lakukan di Kelurahan Sei Selincah Kecamatan Kalidoni Kota Palembang yang dimulai  pada bulan Januari 2020. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survei terhadap  petani cabai merah keriring di Kelurhan Sei Selicah Kecamatan Kalidoni Kota Palembang. Metode penarikan contoh dilakukan secara segaja (purposive) dengan jumlah semple sebanyak 15 petani contoh, sedangkan metode pengambilan lembaga pemasaran  menggunakan snowboll sampling (bola salju mengelinding).

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian adalah bahwa ada 3 saluran pemasaran cabai merah keriting di Kelurahan Sei Selincah terdiri dari tiga saluran pemasaran yaitu a) petani-pedagang pengepul desa-konsumen, b) petani – pedagang besar – pedagang pengecer – konsumen, c) petani – pedagang pengepul besar – pasar lemabang – pedagang pengecer – konsumen. Biaya pemasaran saluran 1 adalah Rp.570,00 saluran II Rp.740,00 saluran III Rp. 733,33, Margin pemasaran saluran I Rp.5000,00, saluran II Rp.6.500,00 dan saluran III Rp. 7.667,00 selanjutnya  farmer share  pada saluran I 85,7 persen di ikuti saluran II 71,1 persen dan saluran III 58.82 persen.
PENGARUH KOMPOSISI MEDIA TANAM DAN KONSENTRASI PUPUK HAYATI AGROBOST TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSITANAMAN SAWI HIJAU (Brassica juncea L.) DALAM POLYBAG
Authors: Missdiani M , Lusmaniar L , Hariyani Pipit
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh komposisi media tanam dan konsentrasi pupuk hayati agrobost terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman sawi hijau (Brassica juncea L.).  Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok faktorial yang terdiri dari dua faktor perlakuan dengan 16 kombinasi perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan, sehingga terdapat 48 kombinasi petak perlakuan.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan media tanam M4 (tanah+pupuk kandang+cocopeat) berpengaruh terbaik terhadap jumlah daun, berat berangkasan basah, produksi per tanaman dan produksi per hektar. Konsentrasi pupuk hayati agrobost H1 (5 ml/l air) berpengaruh terbaik terhadap berat berangkasan basah tanaman, produksi tanaman dan produksi per hektar.  Interaksi  perlakuan  media tanam tanah+pupuk kadang+cocopeat dan konsentars pupuk hayati agrobost 5 ml/l air (M4H1) berpengaruh terbaik terhadap berat biji per petak dan produksi biji per hektar.
ANALIZA REZULTATELOR ACTIVITĂŢII ECONOMICE ŞI ECONOMIA INDICILOR
Authors: Deliu Angela , Sargu Nicu , Deliu Alexandr
Published: March 2021

In this paper we will show the essence of indicators for analyzing the results of economic activities, necessary for businessmen to analyze the economic and financial situation of its enterprises. We will present the types of these economic indicators and their calculation methods in a new interpretation. The given indicators are necessary for following the quantitative and qualitative factors that influenced the achievement of the final goal of the company.
DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Askarova Saule , Tursynbayeva Kapiza , Kulekenova Zhanar
Published: March 2021

The article deals with the problems of global changes in the education system in Kazakhstan. The transition to a three-level education system in Kazakhstan requires the development of information and telecommunications technologies. The development of information and communication technologies demands the introduction of new pedagogical technologies in the educational process.
INNOVATIVE DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Nykyporets Svitlana , Hadaichuk Nataliia , Herasymenko Nadiia
Published: March 2021

The article deals with innovative distance learning technologies for teaching foreign languages to students. The principle of distance education is described. The new role of the teacher is justified. It is considered a decrease in the number of classroom hours and an increase in hours devoted to students’ independent work. The aims of pure distance courses and elective learning courses are shown. The gaining popularity of distance learning of foreign languages is approved.
CASE STUDY: APPLICATION OF THE DIDACTIC MODEL OF SOCIO-COGNITIVE THEORY OF LEARNING IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. TEACHING IDIOMS «USED TO – WOULD»
Authors: Pappas Georgios
Published: March 2021

The linguistic and cultural diversity within the European Union has created new demands for multilingual European citizens. To meet the new requirements, it is necessary, educational strategies to be designed by those who actively involved in foreign language education in various countries in a new context, which will ensure the "productivity" of learning foreign languages in the implementation of foreign language education. This effort also includes this paper, which introduces the model of socio-cognitive learning theory in the context of the communicative approach to the teaching and learning of foreign languages. Especially in this case study, the teaching and learning of the idioms Used to and Would Idioms will be presented by using the Sosio-cognitive theory.
РАЗВИТИЕ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННЫХ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЙ СТАРШЕГО ДОШКОЛЬНИКА
Authors: Сыздыкбаева Айгуль , Байкулова Айгерим , Молдагали Бакытгул
Published: March 2021

В статье раскрывается проблема развития пространственных представлений старшего дошкольника. Авторы определяют понятия “пространство”, “пространственные представления старшего дошкольника”. Пространственные представления в исследовании представлены как деятельность, включающая в себя определение формы, величины, местоположения и перемещения предметов относительно друг друга и собственного тела, относительно окружающих предметов. Представлена программа диагностики уровня развития пространственных представлений старшего дошкольника. Определены показатели (представления о собственном теле; представления о взаимоотношении внешних объектов и тела; понимание и употребление предлогов и некоторых понятий; умения ориентироваться на листе бумаги в клетку) и уровни развития пространственных представлений старшего дошкольника (низкий, средний, высокий). Представлены результаты опытно-экспериментальной работы по внедрению системы эффективных упражнений по развитию пространственных представлений старшего дошкольника. В исследовании представления о пространстве у детей также создаются в разных видах детской деятельности: познавательно-исследовательской, изобразительной, музыкальной, двигательной и игровой. От степени развитости у ребенка пространственных представлений зависят его успехи в дальнейшем обучении в школе. Авторами разработаны методические рекомендации по развитию пространственных представлений старшего дошкольника для будущих воспитателей.
ЛИЧНОСТНЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПРЕСТУПНИКА
Authors: Ягмусова Акерке , Кадырова Арайлым
Published: March 2021

В статье рассматривается комплекс социально-демографических, социально-ролевых (функциональных), социально-психологических характеристик личности преступника, так или иначе связанных с преступной деятельностью, характеризующих его социальную опасность и объясняющих причины его совершения.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF TARAXACUM OFFICINALE
Authors: Fulga Ala , Pantea Valeriana , Andronache Lilia , Tagadiuc Olga , Todiras Mihail , Gudumac Valentin
Published: March 2021

Background. The oxygen is the ultimate electron acceptor in the electron flow system that produces energy. Problems appears when the electron flow becomes uncoupled thus, generating free radicals. While the majority of processes require oxygen, the last is a highly reactive molecule that can damage cells by producing reactive oxygen species, such as hydroxyl radical, superoxide radical, hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorous acid, all together defined as triggers of oxidative stress. The last is involved in many types of pathologies, such as cancer, atherosclerosis and rheumatic arthritis. Antioxidants can stop formation of free radical by giving hydrogen atoms or scavenging them. The antioxidant can be defined any molecule capable of preventing or blocking oxidation of lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. The reduced glutathione (GSH), as well enzymes, glutathione peroxidase (GPO), glutathione reductase (GR) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) represent antioxidants which prevent the formation of new free radicals, converting them into less harmful molecules. The present study was conducted to assess the antioxidant activity of Taraxacum officinale (TO) ethanolic extracts with different bioactive contents. This experiment was conducted with extracts prepared from dandelion (Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg) leaves. A series (10%, 20%, 25%, 40%, 50% and 80%) of ethanolic extracts were made. The influence of TO extracts on RBC’s GPO, GR, GST, glutathione (GSSG, GSH and total-GSH) and thiols (native and total) was evaluated by measuring absorbance spectrophotometrically. Conclusions. Taraxacum officinale ethanolic extracts exhibit a strong antioxidant activity. This plant is capable of preventing damage of cells during oxidative stress process, by using different targets of glutathione system. But, this activity depends of ethanol concentrations, maybe due to different bioactive content.
ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЕ ПРОЧНОСТИ АДГЕЗИОННЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ В ДИСПЕРСНЫХ СИСТЕМАХ
Authors: Кудрявцев Павел
Published: March 2021

В настоящая работа посвящена прогнозированию свойств композиционных материалов, через строение и взаимодействие фаз, входящих в его структуру. Предложена модель взаимодействия субстрата и адгезива, которое обусловлено исключительно силами межмолекулярных взаимодействий, таких как силы Ван-дер-Ваальса. Выведено уравнение, отражающее связь силы межмолекулярного взаимодействия двух макроскопических молекулярных систем от когезионной прочности этих систем. Введена константа — коэффициент эффективности адгезионного взаимодействия адгезива и субстрата, который косвенным образом информирует о природе взаимодействия молекулярных систем, а также о геометрии этого контакта, который является основой механической теории адгезии. Получены зависимости, которые позволяют оценить прочность адгезионного контакта по априорной информации о величинах когезионной прочности адгезива и субстрата и известном характере их межмолекулярного взаимодействия. Предложена обобщенная зависимость прочности адгезионных соединений от прочности исходных компонентов адгезива и субстрата и от содержания этих компонентов. Рассмотрены причинно-следственных взаимоотношениях, определяющие прочность адгезионных связей. На основе структурного подхода, предложена схема, позволяющая систематизировать различные физические ситуации не только для однокомпонентных систем, но и для многокомпонентных, многофазный систем.
ON THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING COMPUTER MODELING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Baimakhan R. , Serikkyzy Аkbota , Seynasinova A. , Rysbaeva G. , Baimakhanova G.
Published: March 2021

method of teaching computer modeling to future teachers of computer science is proposed by the example of solving the problem of determining the patterns of dangerously destructive stress concentrations on the contour of a mine work. The method of obtaining the results of scientific research, involving the methods of mechanical and mathematical modeling, combined with the use of the numerical finite element method, is described. As an object of scientific research, we consider a shaft mining of a vaulted profile, designed in a mountain massif of a complex anisotropic structure, moreover, consisting of different layers. The meaning of the methodology for teaching computer modeling to future computer science teachers is that, based on the skills and knowledge gained on the use of digital technology, they should be able to show students the sequence of the course of solving a scientific problem that has a specific practical significance. The adequacy of the research is shown-the logical connections of the stages: the choice of a real object and its problem, a specific research issue, the development of a computational scheme for solving the problem, the development of a mathematical model, the direct solution of the problem, the analysis of the results and the method of presentation in the form of tables, diagrams, drawings.
Bazı Besin Ögelerinin Sinir Sistemi Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: MEMİÇ İNAN Cansu
Published: March 2021

Beslenme, fiziksel durumla ilişkili olduğu kadar beynin gelişimi ve işleyişiyle de ilişkilidir. Merkezi sinir sistemi üzerine koruyucu etkileri olan besinler arasında proteinler, karbonhidratlar, çoklu doymamış yağ asitleri, vitaminler (C, E, D, B12, B9, B6 ve B1 vitaminleri) ve mineraller (selenyum, çinko, magnezyum, sodyum, demir, bakır, iyot) yer almaktadır. Diyette antioksidan besinlerin varlığı, sinir hücrelerini oksidatif hasardan korumaktadır. Yeterli ve dengeli beslenme beyindeki nörotransmitterlerin üretimini etkilemekte ve bilişsel işlevlerin uygun şekilde yürütülmesini sağlamaktadır.
Evaluation of School-Based Creating Awareness of Cystic Echinococcosis: A Pilot Study
Authors: ALTINTAŞ Nuray , ALTINTAŞ Nazmiye , SARICA Özge , AKIL Mesut , AKDUR Eylem , ÜNVER Ayşegül
Published: March 2021

Kistik ekinokokkozis (KE), Avrupa'da çok yaygın bir hastalıktır ve dünyada yaklaşık 2-3 milyon olgunun % 95'inden fazlasını oluşturmaktadır. KE, ölümcül ve ciddi bir hastalıktır. Türkiye de bu sorunun halen halk sağlığı tehdidi oluşturduğu ülkeler arasındadır. Bu çalışma, İzmir ilinin 10 farklı ilçesinde KE farkındalığını yaratmak için yapılmış bir pilot çalışmadır. Farkındalık artırma seminerleri, öğrenciler ve okul öğretmenleri için bu çalışmanın temel bileşenidir. Ayrıca anket formları oluşturularak sunum öncesi ve sonrasında öğrencilere uygulanmıştır. Basılı materyaller, posterler ve broşürler dağıtılmış ve posterler öğrencilerin sürekli görebileceği duvar veya panolara asılmıştır. Eğitimlere 4090 öğrenci katılmış, ancak anketler öğrencilerin 3793'ü tarafından doldurulmuştur. 3793 öğrencinin 1978'i (% 52.1) kız, 1815'i (% 47.9) erkektir. Öğrencilerin çoğunluğu (% 94,2) bu hastalık hakkında hiçbir şey bilmiyordu. Öğrencilerin % 93,1'i çevrelerinde başıboş köpek olduğunu ve yarısından fazlası da sokak köpekleriyle oynadıklarını bildirmiştir. Sunum sonrasında sorulan soruları öğrencilerin yaklaşık % 90'ı doğru yanıtlamıştır. Seminerlere katılan yönetici ve öğretmenlerin toplam sayısı 242'dir. Bu çalışma, İzmir ilinde okul öğretmenleri de dahil olmak üzere çocukların büyük örneklemini kapsayan KE konusunda farkındalık yaratmaya yönelik ilk pilot çalışmadır. Bu çalışma, sorunun önemini, insan ve hayvan haklarına saygı göstererek kendilerini korumayı nasıl yapabileceklerini anlamalarına yardımcı olmuştur. Ülke çapında uygulanması planlanan kontrol programı oluşturmak için kullanılacaktır.
The feasibility of a public-private mix program on pulmonary tuberculosis screening in Penang:A pilot study
Authors: Tang Wei Shuong , Chan Mei Wai , Kow Fei Ping , Ambigapathy Ranjini , Wong Justen Han Wei , Thiruvengadam Vasantha , Abd Kadir Umarazina , Jain Anita , Pararajasingam Pillai Ramesvari
Published: March 2021

Background: The low detection rate of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Malaysia remains a challenge in the effort to end TB by 2030. The collaboration between private and public health care facilities is essential in addressing this issue. As of now, no private-public health care collaborative program in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) screening exists in Malaysia.
Aim: To determine the feasibility of a collaborative program between private general practitioners (GPs) and the public primary health clinics in PTB screening and to assess the yield of smearpositive PTB from this program.
Methods: A prospective cohort study using convenient sampling was conducted involving GPs and public health clinics in the North-East District, Penang, from March 2018 to May 2019. In this study, GPs could direct all suspected PTB patients to perform a sputum acid fast bacilli (AFB) direct smear in any of the dedicated public primary health clinics. The satisfaction level of both the GPs and their patients were assessed using a self-administered client satisfaction questionnaire. IBM SPSS Statistical Software was used to analyze the data.
Results: Out of a total of 31 patients who underwent the sputum investigation for PTB, one (3.2%) was diagnosed to have smear-positive PTB. Most of the patients (>90%) and GPs (66.7%) agreed to continue with this program in the future. Furthermore, most of the patients (>90%) were
satisfied with the program structure.
Conclusion: It is potentially feasible to involve GPs in combating TB. However, a more structured program addressing the identified issues is needed to make the collaborative program a success.
Exploring women’s perceptions and experiences of menopause among East Coast Malaysian women
Authors: Mohamad Ishak Nurul Najmi , Jamani Nurjasmine Aida , Mohd Arifin Siti Roshaidai , Abdul Hadi Azwanis , Abd Aziz Karimah Hanim
Published: March 2021

Background: Menopause signifies the beginning of a non-reproductive phase from the reproductive period. Although it is considered a natural life transition, recent studies have indicated that a woman’s menopausal experience may impact her quality of life. While studies have examined
Malaysian women’s knowledge and awareness of menopause, they have focused on the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and sociocultural aspects. These investigations also used a quantitative design that may have limited the information regarding the nature and experience of menopause.
Objectives: This study explores women’s perceptions and understanding of their menopausal experience.
Methods: A total of 20 menopausal women were recruited using purposive sampling through social media in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. In-depth semi-structured interviews were used to explore how they perceived their menopausal experience. The data were then analyzed using thematic
analysis.
Results: Three themes that emerged from the findings included perceptions of menopause, biopsychosocial changes and help-seeking behavior. For many Muslim women, menopause was perceived as a time for them to engage in religious commitment more than they had before.
Conclusion: The study findings uncovered a knowledge gap and a lack of support for women impacted by menopause. Muslim women regarded their menopause phase as a time for them to engage in religious duty fully. These results indicate the need for a psychosocial intervention and educational program to ensure women a better transition throughout their menopausal phase.
Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in two primary care clinics in a mid-sized town’s urban population in Malaysia
Authors: Dasgupta Esha , Yap Jasmine Li Lin , Kunjunee Kirosa , Choong Xin Ying , Soh Wan Wen , Sundaran Meroshini , Yeap Swan Sim , Tai Keen Sang
Published: March 2021

Objective: This study assesses the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in patients attending primary care clinics in a medium-sized town in Malaysia and examines the interventions given for the symptoms and the level of the associated disabilities.
Method: This investigation comprises a cross-sectional descriptive study of all patients visiting two primary care clinics aged 18 years and above. Patients presenting with joint pain answered a questionnaire assessing demographic data, disabilities (measured by the Stanford HAQ-DI), and treatment options.
Results: Of 1,074 patients surveyed, 202 (18.8%) had MSK complaints. The mean age of those with MSK pain was 56.1 years. Incidence increased with age, reaching 78.8% of those over 48 years of age. The knee was the most common site of MSK pain (52.2%), with 20.3% requiring referral for specialist assessment. The median HAQ score was 0.375 and 89.6% of those surveyed had mild disability.
Conclusion: MSK pain is a common problem among patients visiting primary care clinics. The most common site of MSK pain was the knee. On formal assessment, the majority of these patients exhibited mild disability. A significant proportion of patients still required specialist referral. This finding would suggest a need for further training on the management of MSK disease at the primary care level to avoid over-burdening the secondary care services.
Bacterial Concrete: A Sustainable Building Material with Advantageous Properties
Authors: Molyneux Katie
Published: March 2021

Bacterial concrete is concrete in which bacteria are embedded and is a material which exploits the metabolic functions of these specially selected bacteria, genus Bacillus. The bacteria are amalgamated within clay pellets along with the nutrient calcium lactate. When the concrete around the pellet cracks, the pellets break, and the bacteria metabolise the calcium lactate to produce insoluble calcium carbonate, filling cracks up to ~2 mm wide. The addition of the clay pellets and the bacteria to the concrete improves its compressive and tensile strengths, making it better suited for applications where the concrete must endure severe stress. Consequently, the modulus of toughness is improved, though the extent of the improvement depends on the grade of concrete used. Bacterial concrete is industrially advantageous as its low coefficient of permeability and high acid durability factor makes it less prone to corrosion and less likely to require extensive repairs. This is ideal for structures that are difficult or expensive to maintain as well as for use in motorways that endure corrosion from salt used in de-icing. This review will focus on the properties of bacterial concrete and its industrial use. It reveals that despite higher initial costs, the enhanced properties of bacterial concrete compared to conventional concrete, makes it a more sustainable material in the long run with an overall benefit to global carbon emissions.
TÉCNICOS ADMINISTRATIVOS E POLÍTICAS AFIRMATIVAS: o que mudou na Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
Authors: EVANGELISTA Wildacy Gonçalves Ribeiro , FERREIRA Cintia Souza Machado
Published: March 2021

This study, supported by bibliographical and documentary research, discusses the implementation of Public Policies for Affirmative Actions at the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS) and the impacts on the work routine of the institution’s Administrative Technicians. It aims to verify the impact of the extinction of an Organization and Community Development Unit to the category, whose purpose was the development of actions aimed at life quality and social well-being of Technicians, Teachers and Students, for the implantation of a Pro-Dean of Affirmative Policies and Student Affairs aimed at students. The results point to the need for a better understanding of affirmative action policies across the University Community, showing the changes that have affected Administrative Technicians in detriment of this organizational change, reveal the lack of systemic training to support the quota population, and signal the need for a close look to Administrative Technicians demands for improving working conditions and life quality by UEFS.
FIRM STRATEGY AND INNOVATION DYNAMICS: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF INNOVATION COMPETITION
Authors: Ilič Branko , Mesner Andolšek Dana
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Firms of different business strategy types reveal
different behavioural patterns in their innovation and
business performance while facing various difficulties
as they seek to adapt to a turbulent competitive environment. Accordingly, we want to make progress by using
the dynamic view, which follows the Schumpeterian
perspective of firm behaviour through innovation (business) strategy. We advocate a dynamic approach to the
strategic and behavioural patterns influencing business
performance that is appropriate for small and mediumsized firms as well as giant corporations in highly competitive industries and catching-up economies. Thus, by
combining different theoretical approaches we develop
an alternative conceptual ‘cost-advantage leader-follower’ (CALF) model of innovation for when firms are
developing cost-cutting process inventions.
THE EU’S COMMON SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY IN THE CASE OF THE EULEX MISSION IN KOSOVO
Authors: Kastrati Bilbil , Uhan Samo
Published: March 2021

Abstract. The article considers whether the EU’s CSDP
missions are a suitable crisis management mechanism
for post-conflict situations, along with the EU’s relevance in crisis management at all. For this purpose, the
EU’s biggest CSDP civilian mission EULEX was chosen
as a research case study. The research results reveal that
EULEX has not implemented its mandate, not met the
expectations of security consumers, not made any difference on the ground, and cannot be seen as an example the EU should rely on in its future missions. Further,
EULEX shows that CSDP missions suffer from many
shortfalls and the EU CFSP from a capability–expectations gap. The article concludes that the EULEX mission
does not show the EU’s relevance in the crisis management of post-conflict situations.
PREKARIZACIJA STANDARDNEGA IN NESTANDARDNEGA ZAPOSLOVANJA V SLOVENIJI (2005–2019)
Authors: BREZNIK Maja , ČEHOVIN ZAJC Jožica
Published: March 2021

Povzetek. Namen članka je opredeliti trende in razsežnosti prekarizacije standardnega in nestandardnega
zaposlovanja v Sloveniji med gospodarsko depresijo
in njegovo ponovno ekspanzijo. V literaturi so pojmi
(ne)standardno, prekarno in neformalno delo nejasno
definirani in slabo razločeni, zato jih najprej teoretsko začrtamo. Nato analiziramo spreminjanje sestave
delovne sile v obdobju 2005–2019, kakor jo pokaže
statistična analiza longitudinalnih mikropodatkov
iz ankete Aktivno in neaktivno prebivalstvo (SURS).
Ugotavljamo, da je segment prekarnega dela navzoč
tako znotraj standardnega kakor nestandardnega
zaposlovanja, da se prekarnost znotraj nestandardnega dela bržkone povečuje in da se s širjenjem nestandardnega dela povečuje tveganje prekarnega in neformalnega dela.
MIGRACIJE V ČASU PANDEMIJE COVID-19: MEJE MOBILNOSTI IN DRUŽBENE NEENAKOSTI
Authors: Zavratnik Simona , Cukut Krilić Sanja
Published: March 2021

Povzetek. Članek obravnava povezavo med pandemijo
covid-19, migracijami in izključenostjo iz varnega prostora bivanja. Temeljni premislek naslavlja kompleksnost novih okoliščin migracijskih in begunskih poti, ko
so meje postale neprehodne za vse, ne le za begunce,
hkrati pa se vprašanju mobilnosti preko meja pridruži
še strašljiva dvojica kužnega drugega. S koronsko krizo
je sedentarnost postala nov imperativ globalne mobilnosti. Najina teza je, da so meje pandemije postale
meje mobilnosti, pri čemer imperativ #ostanidoma kot
glavna točka protikoronskih politik spregleda družbene
skupine in številne posameznike z družbenega roba,
ki nimajo dostopa do varnega prostora izolacije, med
njimi tudi migrante in begunce.
The MUSICA IASI {H2O, δD} pair product
Authors: Diekmann Christopher J. , Schneider Matthias , Ertl Benjamin , Hase Frank , García Omaira , Khosrawi Farahnaz , Sepúlveda Eliezer , Knippertz Peter , Braesicke Peter
Published: March 2021

Abstract. We present a global and multi-annual space-borne dataset of tropospheric {H2O, δD} pairs that is based on radiance measurements from the nadir thermal infrared sensor IASI (Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer) onboard the Metop satellites of EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites). This dataset is an a posteriori processed extension of the MUSICA (MUlti-platform remote Sensing of Isotopologues for investigating the Cycle of Atmospheric water) IASI full product dataset as presented in Schneider et al. (2021b). From the independently retrieved H2O and δD proxy states, their a priori settings and constraints, and their error covariances provided by the IASI full product dataset we generate an optimal estimation product for pairs of H2O and δD. Here, this standard MUSICA method for deriving {H2O, δD} pairs is extended using an a posteriori reduction of the constraints for improving the retrieval sensitivity at dry conditions. By applying this improved water isotopologue post-processing for all cloud-free MUSICA IASI retrievals, this yields a {H2O, δD} pair dataset for the whole period from October 2014 to June 2019 with a global coverage twice per day (local morning and evening overpass times). In total, the dataset covers more than 1200 million individually processed observations. The retrievals are most sensitivity to variations of {H2O, δD} pairs within the free troposphere, with up to 30 % of all retrievals containing vertical profile information in the {H2O, δD} pair product. After applying appropriate quality filters, the largest number of reliable pair data arises for tropical and subtropical summer regions, but also for higher latitudes there is a considerable amount of reliable data. Exemplary time-series over the Tropical Atlantic and West Africa are chosen to illustrates the potential of the MUSICA IASI {H2O, δD} pair data for atmospheric moisture pathway studiess. Finally, the dataset is referenced with the DOI 10.35097/415 (Diekmann et al., 2021).
Assessing the simulated soil hydrothermal regime of the active layer from the Noah-MP land surface model (v1.1) in the permafrost regions of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau
Authors: Li Xiangfei , Wu Tonghua , Wu Xiaodong , Chen Jie , Zhu Xiaofan , Hu Guojie , Li Ren , Qiao Yongping , Yang Cheng , Hao Junming , Ni Jie , Ma Wensi
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Extensive and rigorous model intercomparison is of great
importance before model application due to the uncertainties in current land
surface models (LSMs). Without considering the uncertainties in forcing data
and model parameters, this study designed an ensemble of 55 296 experiments
to evaluate the Noah LSM with multi-parameterization
(Noah-MP) for snow cover events (SCEs), soil temperature (ST) and soil
liquid water (SLW) simulation, and investigated the sensitivity of
parameterization schemes at a typical permafrost site on the Qinghai–Tibet
Plateau (QTP). The results showed that Noah-MP systematically overestimates snow
cover, which could be greatly resolved when adopting the sublimation from
wind and a semi-implicit snow/soil temperature time scheme. As a result of the
overestimated snow, Noah-MP generally underestimates ST, which is mostly
influenced by the snow process. A systematic cold bias and large uncertainties
in soil temperature remain after eliminating the effects of snow,
particularly in the deep layers and during the cold season. The combination
of roughness length for heat and under-canopy (below-canopy) aerodynamic resistance
contributes to resolving the cold bias in soil temperature. In addition,
Noah-MP generally underestimates top SLW. The runoff and groundwater (RUN) process dominates the SLW
simulation in comparison to the very limited impacts of all other physical
processes. The analysis of the model structural uncertainties and
characteristics of each scheme would be constructive to a better
understanding of the land surface processes in the permafrost regions of the
QTP as well as to further model improvements towards soil hydrothermal regime modeling
using LSMs.
Daily soil temperature modeling improved by integrating observed snow cover and estimated soil moisture in the U.S. Great Plains
Authors: Zhao Haidong , Sassenrath Gretchen F. , Kirkham Mary Beth , Wan Nenghan , Lin Xiaomao
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Soil temperature data are vital for explaining many biological, physical, and hydrological process in soil surface layer and in near surface atmosphere. However, soil temperature data are limited in the U.S. Great Plains. In this study we developed a model for predicting daily soil temperature at the 10 cm depth across Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of Texas. This improved model was developed and tested by using 87 weather stations. Our results indicated that our improved model, on average, is able to predict daily soil temperature 0.6 oC better than original methods for all stations in the U.S. Great Plains. This improved model can provide us a daily soil temperature modeling tool that overcomes the deficiencies of soil temperature data used in applications for climatic changes, hydrological modeling, and winter wheat production in the U.S. Great Plains.
Book Review–Measure, Use, Improve! Data Use in Out-of-School Time
Authors: Toomey M. Maureen
Published: March 2021

Measure, Use, Improve! Data Use in Out-of-School Time offers out-of-school time (OST) professionals practical lessons and approaches to measurement and data use. Editors Christina A. Russell and Corey Newhouse assembled notable contributors who offer conversant perspectives on evaluation systems within diverse OST organizations. Its 4 thematic sections address issues and provide action-oriented solutions from OST programs, evaluation intermediaries, and funders. Key discussions across chapters include (a) moving forward using data to inform continuous quality improvement, (b) supporting youth development professionals, (c) ensuring equity and inclusion in the evaluation process, and (d) recognizing what it takes to move forward.
The Prussian case in the Oliwa Treaty of May 3, 1660. Part 3.
Adjudgement and international legal custom in political practice regarding Prussia in
the second half of the 17th century
Authors: Makiłła Dariusz
Published: March 2021

he conclusion of peace in Oliwa on May 3, 1660, ending the Northern War begun in 1655, implied
an acceptance of the provisions of earlier treaties, including the bilateral Polish–Brandenburg Treaty of Velawy
(1657), regulating mutual relations between Prussia and the Republic of Poland. It was particularly important
to recognise the legal and political status of Ducal Prussia after 1657. However, due to the limited recognition
of the full external independence of the Prussian principality in the Treaty of Velawy, this matter was the subject
of Brandenburgian efforts, aimed at strengthening this position. The problem gained special significance in the context of the coronation of Elector Frederick III as king of Prussia, as Frederick I, which in the face of Poland’s
weakness was confirmed by international recognition.
Fragments of ceramic vessels with imprints of probable Teutonic Order
bracteates from the settlement in Grabina, Ostróda county
Authors: Solecki Rafał
Published: March 2021

The article presents the characteristics of three fragments of ceramic vessels that were found during the
investigations of the medieval stronghold in Grabin, within Ostróda county. Their uniqueness stems from their
decoration, which was made using a stamp technique (ceramics decorated with a stamp decoration are called
StempelverzierteKeramik), probably with a bracteate type coin. In order to be able to present these artefacts as fully
as possible, it is also necessary to present the context of their discovery, the history of the site as well as an attempt
at interpretation.
Swedish sources for the campaign of Field Marshal Otto Gustav
Stenbock in Prussia and the Battle of Filipow (22 X 1656)
Authors: Augusiewicz Sławomir
Published: March 2021

The diary of Gustav Otto Stenbock from the Royal Prussia campaign in autumn 1656 and the account of
the battle of Filipów (22.10.1656) are in the Riksarkivet archive in Stockholm. They have not yet been used in the
study of the Polish-Swedish War of 1655–1660. In many places, correlating with the relevant fragment of the work
of Samuel Pufendorf on the wars of Charles X Gustav, they introduce new details: the chronology of the initial
phase of the Stenbock campaign and the composition of the division led by the Lithuanian field marshal Wincenty
Gosiewski. In the latter case, it is not certain whether the list concerns the battle of Prostki (8.10.1656) or Filipów.
The bases of the edition were copies from the Swedish Microfilms collection at the Central Archives of Historical
Records in Warsaw.
At the origins of the Territorial Organisation of Teutonic Prussia –
The Division of Prussian Lands between the Bishop of Prussia and the Teutonic
Order in a Treaty of 1232.
Authors: Dorna Maciej
Published: March 2021

In this article, the author attempts to establish the circumstances and meanings of the texts of the 1240s
and 1250s, concerning the division of the Prussian lands, which the Bishop of Prussia along with the Teutonic
Order had signed with the papal legate William of Modena. This agreement sub-divided the Prussian lands with
a ratio of 2:1 in favour of the Order and according to the author’s findings came to fruition in 1232, during the
forgotten Prussian mission of Wilhelm of Modena in autumn of this year. It was accompanied by a second agree�ment, in which, in exchange for the Bishop’s acceptance of the unfavourable division of Prussia, it was agreed to
increase his property rights in the Kulmerland. This arrangement was the first agreement between Christian and
the Teutonic Order to divide all the Prussian lands, for granting Christian of Rubenicht from the start of 1231,
under which the Bishop gave the Teutonic Order a third of their Prussian lands, encompassed only the lands
acquired by the Bishop, to come into his possession by voluntary means from the converts of Prussia and not on
Prussian lands which were to become the targets of conquest. The partitioning of autumn 1232 proved to have
far-reaching consequences in the history of the Teutonic Order State in Prussia, for it became a model for regu�lating the division of the Prussian territories between the bishops and the Order made by William of Modena in
the Act of 28th July 1243.
Second Conference „Zjawiska magiczno-demonicze na
terenie dawnych ziem pruskich na tle porównawczym” (Olsztyn 14–15 of April 2016)
Authors: Grążawski Kazimierz
Published: March 2021

Sprawozdanie z konferencji naukowej "Zjawiska magiczno-demoniczne na terenie dawnych ziem pruskich na tle porównawczym" (Olsztyn 14-15 kwietnia 2016 roku
The History of Research on Wulfstan’s Report and Attempts
to Locate Truso in 1599–1873
Authors: Panfil Rafał
Published: March 2021

In the early 1980s, Elblag archaeologist M. Jagodziński discovered the remains of a large early-medieval
production and trading settlement on the shores of Lake Druzno, to the southeast of Elblag. After more than
30 years, they are believed to be the remains of the commercial emporium of Truso mentioned in Wulfston’s sailing
report from the end of the ninth century. Contemporary archaeological research is the cumulation of the centu�ries-long search for Truso and the study of Wulfstan’s report, conducted in several European countries by several
dozen scholars of different nationalities. In this article the author attempts to present the course of this scientific
process in the fullest possible extent, initiated by Halkuyt’s publication in 1599 and ending in 1873, from which
time these studies became almost exclusively the domain of archaeologists.