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The History of Law Enforcement in Hungary
Authors: Mátyás Szabolcs
Published: September 2020

Numerous publications are appreciated for being a gap filler. Naturally, in certain sense, each book, paper, scientific work, etc. can be considered in this way but in most cases this formulation in reviews means just a polite phrase towards the author. The newest book of János Sallai can be regarded as a veritable gap filler. Those, who are a little bit familiar with the area of law enforcement science, know how great the gap was on this field of law enforcement history. A part of its reason can be read in the preface of the book: „ The research of the history of the Hungarian law enforcement and police did not happen in the socialist era because of the continuous denial of the past.” Only after the system change was opened the possibility to search in this topic, but in spite of numerous articles and books published, the education of law enforcement history did not become part of the training program in the secondary and the higher education of law enforcement in the long run.
Retour sur les élections municipales
Authors: Ernenwein François
Published: September 2020

Bien loin de constituer un bouleversement, les résultats des élections municipales confirment l’ampleur des fractures sociales et territoriales en France. Sans un renouvellement profond de l’offre politique, se profile une crise majeure de la démocratie.
Activer les artistes
Authors: Sigalo Santos Luc
Published: September 2020

Si la création du RSA en 2008 a renforcé l’exigence de contreparties aux aides sociales, certains usagers de l’État social sont depuis longtemps exposés à une norme d’activation. C’est le cas des artistes, qui font l’objet d’une prise en charge différenciée à Paris depuis la création du RMI en 1988. L’enquête ethnographique conduite sur un dispositif d’insertion qui les cible montre que, si l’action publique s’adapte à cette catégorie d’usagers, c’est pour mieux adapter en retour leurs comportements. Les artistes sont en effet réputés réticents à la norme d’activation du fait de leurs projets et profils atypiques. Cette norme apparaît d’abord comme un mot d’ordre, relayé par des élus et cadres locaux pour satisfaire à l’exigence standardisée de retour à l’emploi. Mais, dans les faits, elle consiste surtout en un ajustement entre agents de terrain et usagers, incarné dans des incitations négociées à apprendre à se vendre et à accepter des emplois alimentaires.
Évolution et réaffirmation des frontières de l’action publique
Authors: Lazarus Jeanne , Morival Yohann
Published: September 2020

En janvier 2016, dans le cadre du plan de lutte contre la pauvreté, les Points conseils budget (PCB) sont expérimentés. Leur objectif est d’améliorer la situation financière des ménages par les conseils budgétaires et la médiation bancaire. Cet article se fonde sur une enquête approfondie auprès de tous les acteurs de ce projet. Il en retrace la genèse et montre comment la progressive institutionnalisation de l’inclusion bancaire a conduit à faire bouger deux types de frontières : celles qui séparent le privé et le public et celles qui au sein de l’État distinguent le pôle économique du pôle social. Plus qu’à une privatisation des politiques sociales, le projet conduit à une diffusion des logiques économistes au sein des politiques sociales.
Former à l’arbitrage pour maintenir les élèves au travail en éducation physique. Étude de cas en boxe française dans un collège de l’éducation prioritaire.
Authors: Mayeko Teddy
Published: September 2020

Parfois critiqués pour leur caractère violent, les sports de combat de percussion, et en particulier la Boxe Française (BF), ont pénétré l’espace scolaire via les cours d’Éducation Physique et Sportive (EPS), depuis plusieurs années déjà. Paradoxalement, ils rencontrent un relatif succès auprès des élèves qui pratiquent cette activité (la boxe française) sous forme d’assauts réglementés. Aussi, à partir d’une approche didactique, enrichie par les fondements théoriques et méthodologiques de la clinique de l’activité, nous cherchons à comprendre comment un professeur d’EPS, enseignant la BF avec une classe de 4ème en éducation prioritaire, peut maintenir les élèves engagés dans le travail. Les premiers résultats montrent notamment que la formation à l’arbitrage, reposant principalement sur quatre facteurs, a une influence significative sur le climat de classe. Ce travail semble d’ailleurs essentiel à la mise en œuvre de la BF dans un contexte d’apprentissage viable et porteur de valeurs éducatives.
Développer l’autonomie pour faire face aux vulnérabilités ? Le cas de l’accompagnement au Conseil en Evolution Professionnelle à Pôle Emploi
Authors: Pagoni Maria , Fischer Stéphanie
Published: September 2020

Depuis la loi de mars 2014 le Conseil en Évolution Professionnelle (CEP) est censé transformer l’accompagnement des parcours professionnels (DGEFP, 2015, 2017), en accordant une place importante au respect de l’initiative et de l’autonomie de la personne et à la mise en place d’une alliance de travail entre le·la conseiller·ère et la·le bénéficiaire. Dans ce cadre, cet article vise à interroger la relation entre autonomie et vulnérabilité dans l’accompagnement mis en place par les conseiller·ère·s du CEP. En s’appuyant sur une typologie de 14 récits de situations professionnelles racontés par les conseiller·ère·s de Pôle Emploi il s’agit, plus particulièrement, de répondre aux questions suivantes : quels sont les types de vulnérabilités identifiés par les conseiller·ère·s au sein du public accueilli à Pôle Emploi ? En quoi consiste l’accompagnement mis en place pour augmenter le pouvoir d’agir et l’autonomie des personnes accompagnées et diminuer ainsi leur vulnérabilité ?
Expression et narration de la vulnérabilité en santé : des modes de donation à l’intégration biographique
Authors: Breton Hervé
Published: September 2020

L’objet de cet article est d’appréhender le vécu de vulnérabilité en santé en sollicitant l’expression à partir du point de vue du sujet qui en fait l’expérience. La méthode mobilisée sera « radicalement » en première personne, puisqu’elle procédera d’un travail narratif à partir d’un vécu éprouvé par l’auteur. Il s’agit ainsi d’appréhender la vulnérabilité en santé à partir de l’examen des modalités par lesquelles le vécu de la maladie peut se dire, trouve des voies d’expression, s’accomplit dans différentes formes de récits. En présentant trois types de récits – récit d’une période de vie, narration d’un moment, description phénoménologique d’un instant –, l’article permet d’appréhender concrètement les dimensions expérientielle et biographique éprouvées au cours de moments de l’existence durant lesquels le sujet fait l’expérience de la vulnérabilité. Ces travaux de recherche visent ainsi à préciser les apports des récits biographiques, de la narration du vécu et de la description micro-phénoménologique pour l’accompagnement des processus de reconnaissance et de compréhension de l’expérience de vulnérabilité en éducation et santé.
Autistes : entre situations de vulnérabilité et pouvoir d’agir ?
Authors: Dumonteil Julie
Published: September 2020

En matière d’éducation, de scolarisation et de formation professionnelle, les autistes sont victimes de discrimination comme en témoignent les condamnations récurrentes de la France par le comité des droits sociaux du conseil de l’Europe. S’il n’est malheureusement pas rare que les autistes soient victimes de maltraitance, c’est parce que leur spécificité porte justement sur ce qui est au cœur de la sphère sociale, à savoir le rapport à autrui. En effet, le collectif est indispensable à l’être humain dont la vulnérabilité fondamentale est liée à sa finitude. Mais alors les autistes constituent-ils une population particulièrement vulnérable ? Ou sont-ils plutôt soumis à des situations génératrices d’une vulnérabilité accrue ? Après une définition anthropologique de la notion de vulnérabilité, il s’agira d’analyser les phénomènes de vulnérabilisation des autistes pour déterminer en quoi l’éducation peut les contrecarrer, en encourageant le pouvoir d’agir des autistes.
A influência da estrutura de controle na agressividade tributária corporativa
Authors: Martinez Antonio Lopo , Fonseca Natalia Miranda
Published: September 2020

O objetivo deste artigo é verificar se a estrutura de controle reduziria a agressividade fiscal dado menos interesse do controlador se expor ao risco de fiscalização nas companhias abertas listadas na B3. Este artigo estuda a agressividade fiscal corporativa face ao conflito de agência, entre acionistas majoritários e minoritários, evidenciada na estrutura de controle concentrado usual na realidade brasileira. Observa-se a adesão das empresas em segmentos especiais de governança corporativa propostos pela B3 e se verifica se a estrutura de controle impacta na agressividade fiscal na medida em que as empresas são mais transparentes em suas informações para os acionistas minoritários. Metodologicamente, a agressividade fiscal foi mensurada pelo percentual do Valor Adicionado Destinado a Tributo e o período de estudo foi de 2009 a 2014. Promoveu-se estimação pelo Mínimos Quadrados Ordinários (MQO), bem como pelo método de regressão quantílica. Os resultados encontrados sugerem uma relação negativa entre agressividade fiscal e concentração da estrutura de controle, isto é, ele implica que a maior concentração de controle conduz a uma menor agressividade fiscal, mas essa relação é moderada quando a empresa adere à bon s níveis de governança.
Fe-Al-Si Alloys for Applications in Internal Combustion Engines
Authors: Novák Pavel , Rieszová Lenka , Nová Kateřina , Průša Filip
Published: September 2020

Iron aluminides have been considered as materials resistant against high temperature oxidation in air and sulphur-containing environments. Previous research of our team proved that the oxidation resistance in the air can be significantly improved by the addition of silicon. Fe-Al-Si alloys have also very good mechanical properties at high temperatures. However, the resistance in the environments simulating combustion gasses have not been studied yet. This work focuses on the oxidation resistance in carbon dioxide, which is the main component of the combustion gasses. It was found that the Fe-Al-Si, Fe-Al-Si-Ni and Fe-Al-Si-Ti alloys have lower oxidation resistance in carbon dioxide containing atmosphere than in the air due to carbon diffusion to the material and even to the formation of carbides below the oxide layer. It leads to the spallation of the oxide layer, especially in FeAl20Si20Ni20 alloy.
Pleural effusion. An unfamiliar presentation of ABPA
Authors: Kaur Komaldeep , Gupta Aditi , Kaur Gagandeep , Chopra Vishal
Published: September 2020

Pleural effusion is rarely encountered in patients of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). We report the case of a 17-year-old male who presented with complaints of fever, cough and increasing shortness of breath for 3 weeks. Patient had breathlessness with seasonal variation. Patient had right lower lobe consolidation with pleural effusion which did not respond to antibiotics. Pleural fluid was exudate with neutrophilic predominance and low ADA. Skin prick test for Aspergillus fumigatus was positive, both total IgE and specific IgE against Aspergillus fumigatus were raised.
Different presentation of pulmonary parenchymal disruption in COVID-19 pneumonia. Case series of Sub-Intensive Care Unit in Naples, Italy
Authors: Polistina Giorgio E. , Simioli Francesca , Imitazione Pasquale , Lanza Maurizia , Annunziata Anna , Fiorentino Giuseppe
Published: September 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a recent pandemic that affected more than 5 million people worldwide. Chest high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is an essential tool in diagnosis and management of the disease. Pulmonary parenchymal opacity is a typical sign of the disease, but not the only one. Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, bronchiectasis and cysts are probably underrated complications of COVID-19 that can worsen prognosis, in terms of prolonged hospitalization and need of oxygen therapy. In our single center case series, we outline four different manifestations of pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and cysts in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.
Preparing national tiered laboratory systems and networks to advance diagnostics in Africa and meet the continent’s health agenda: Insights into priority areas for improvement
Authors: Ondoa Pascale , Ndlovu Nqobile , Keita Mah-Sere , Massinga-Loembe Marguerite , Kebede Yenew , Odhiambo Collins , Mekonen Teferi , Ashenafi Aytenew , Kebede Amha , Nkengasong John
Published: September 2020

No abstract available.
Effects of fire frequency on savanna butterfly diversity and composition: A preliminary study
Authors: Gaget Elie , Parr Catherine L. , Sirami Clélia
Published: September 2020

Fire plays a major role in many biomes, is widely used as a management tool and is likely to be affected by climate change. For effective conservation management, it is essential to understand how fire regimes affect different taxa, yet responses of invertebrates are particularly poorly documented. We tested how different fire frequencies influence savanna butterfly diversity and composition by using a long-term savanna fire experiment initiated in 1954 in the Kruger National Park (South Africa). We compared butterfly abundance, species richness and community composition across three fire frequencies: high (burnt annually), medium (burnt triennially) and low (burnt twice in 60 years). Plots with high fire frequency hosted higher abundance than medium- or low-frequency plots. Fire frequencies did not affect species richness, but they led to distinct communities of butterflies. Our findings suggest that, in view of the three fire frequencies tested, a spatial diversity of fire frequencies may increase butterfly diversity at the landscape level in wet savannas. Managers may need to promote a greater diversity of fire frequencies by increasing fire frequency in some areas to provide habitat for species requiring high fire frequency, and by decreasing fire frequency in a large proportion of the landscape to provide fire refuges. This study provides new insights for butterfly conservation in savannas and highlights several knowledge gaps, which further studies should address for insect responses to be given adequate consideration in fire management strategies.Conservation implications: A spatial diversity of fire frequencies may increase butterfly diversity. Managers may need to promote a greater diversity of fire frequencies by increasing fire frequency in some areas to provide habitat for species requiring high fire frequency, and by decreasing fire frequency in other areas to provide fire refuges.
Iatrogenic pericardial defect
Authors: Murray Brett J. , Diamond Jacob B. , English Robert F.
Published: September 2020

Pericardial defects are uncommon, usually congenital, and frequently involve a complete absence of the pericardium. Partial pericardial defects are more likely to result in complications. Iatrogenic pericardial defects are usually partial defects and may present with cardiac strangulation. We present the case of an iatrogenic pericardial defect in an asymptomatic 20-year-old female.
Impact of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes in morbidly obese patients and its correlation with pre-operative prediction scores
Authors: Gupta Mehul , Aggarwal Sandeep , Bhambri Amit , Singla Vitish , Chaudhary Rachna
Published: September 2020

Background:

Bariatric surgery, besides causing significant weight reduction, leads to improvement in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, there is a scarcity of data on the prediction of diabetes resolution in non-Western population.

Objective:

To evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on T2DM and to assess the accuracy of pre-operative scoring systems in predicting remission.

Study Setting:

A tertiary care academic centre, India.

Methodology:

We used a retrospective cohort of all diabetic patients (n = 244) who underwent bariatric surgery at our centre in the past 10 years. The cohort was followed up for diabetes remission, and pre-operative scoring systems were analysed against the observed results.

Results:

Of 244 patients, we were able to contact 156 patients. The median period of follow-up was 38 months. The mean body mass index (BMI) of the study group decreased from 45.4 to 33.4 kg/m2 (%excess BMI loss = 61.2%). The number of patients dependent on oral anti-diabetic pharmacotherapy and on insulin decreased from 133 (85.3%) to 40 (25.6%) and from 31 (19.9%) to 7 (4.5%), respectively. Remission was analysed for 96 patients, who submitted complete biochemical investigations. The median follow-up period for this sub-cohort was 36 months. 38 (39.6%) patients were in complete remission, 15 (15.6%) patients in partial remission and 34 (38.5%) patients showed an improved glycaemic control. The three pre-operative scores, Advanced-DiaRem, DiaRem and ABCD, showed predictive accuracies of 81.1%, 75.6% and 77.8%, respectively.

Conclusions:

Besides leading to excess BMI loss of 61.2%, bariatric surgery also resulted in diabetes remission in 55.2% of the patients. Amongst various pre-operative scores, Advanced-DiaRem has the highest predictive accuracy for T2DM remission.
Distance Education Students’ Cognitive Flexibility Levels and Distance Education Motivations
Authors: Bertiz Yasemin , Kocaman Karoğlu Aslıhan
Published: September 2020

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between distance education students’ cognitive flexibility levels and their distance education motivations. In the study, cognitive flexibility levels and distance education motivations were also investigated in terms of several variables (gender, age, computer and internet usage time, time spent weekly in distance learning environment and frequency of participation to synchronized classes). The participants of the study consisted of 615 students enrolled in the Turkish Language course which is carried out at a private university in Istanbul. Cognitive Flexibility Scale (Altunkol, 2011) and e-Learning Motivation Survey (Yıldırım, 2012) were employed for data collection. Study results revealed that there is a low level of positive relationship between cognitive flexibility levels of distance education students and their distance education motivations. Time spent in distance learning environment and the frequency of participation to synchronized classes are found as the factors that affect students’ distance education motivation. Computer usage time is found as the only factor that affects students’ cognitive flexibility level. There is not a significant relationship found between gender, age and internet usage time for cognitive flexibility and distance education motivation.
Developing Professional Self-Regulation of Students during Pedagogical Practice
Authors: Senovska Nadiia , Pryshliak Oksana
Published: September 2020

The current study aims to understand the development of students’ professional self-regulation during pedagogical practice. Fifty participants of this study were fourth-year students of the Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Ukraine. The following questions were considered: Has any certain level of professional self-regulation been formed before practice? Will it increase during the pedagogical practice? Is it possible to influence the process of formation of future teachers’ professional self-regulation during the pedagogical practice by offering them specific tasks? To diagnose the formation of self-regulatory mechanisms of students during pedagogical practice, we propose to use the phenomenon of readiness (namely, how to determine, characterize, and measure it). The research was carried out using the methods of questionnaires, conceptual dictionary, and expert evaluation. The level of readiness for professional self-regulation in most respondents has increased from the “lower” to the “upper” limit within the Medium level. The results contribute to the conclusion that professional self-regulation of a teacher as a necessary component of future professional activity is developed effectively during pedagogical practice; moreover, this process is intensified by the implementation of assignments aimed at understanding self-regulatory mechanisms.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Peer-based Formative Assessments (PeerWise) to Enhance Student Learning in Physiology: A Systematic Review Using PRISMA Guidelines
Authors: Khashaba Ahmed Sayed
Published: September 2020

Due to the emerging demands on shifting focus towards the development of more student-centered and engaging learning experiences, this systematic review elucidates the effectiveness of PeerWise introduction into the blended learning model in Physiology education based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Twenty electronic databases were utilized to access related studies between years 2010 to April 2020. A total of eight recent articles on PeerWise in physiology were analyzed. Three studies were conducted among medical students, and five studies were among other courses (i.e., Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Optometry, and Human Physiology). Majority of the study designs were of cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative studies. Data extracted from the articles include (i) the pattern of PeerWise usage, (ii) the association between PeerWise and academic achievement, (iii) the level of student engagement, (iv) the quality of questions created and (v) students’ perceptions. Four emerging themes were identified among students' perceptions; (i) learning competency, (ii) fun learning experience, (iii) engagement with peers, and (iv) motivation. Methodological quality and risk of biased were assessed; and research gaps, limitations and recommendations were addressed. The present review serves as a guide for new authors to refine their knowledge and improve future research in the topic area.
Multiliteracies and Multiple Literacies within Ontario (Canada) Health and Physical Education
Authors: Ryan Thomas G.
Published: September 2020

The primary research question asked: What is multiliteracy and how is this accomplished in elementary schools in Ontario, given the new directives within the 2019 Health and Physical Education curricular document? The qualitative research uncovered an understanding of multiliteracies that was examined via summative latent content analysis of the current Ontario provincial government positions arising from the recent release of 2019, Ontario Health and Physical Education curricular document. The 320-page document prompted ancillary queries which asked: What are the multiple literacies and how should these be achieved in Health and Physical Education? What level of multiple literacy should Ontario Physical Educators and students reach for at the elementary level? What are the existing literacy guidelines and orientations impacting Ontario teachers? Multiple literacy is viewed as a priority and necessary for healthy growth and development of teachers, students and the wider community. The ideas, concepts and themes relating to literacy surface in the curriculum analysis, revealing a tacit and broad base of knowledge which constitutes the theoretical underpinning of required literacies. Several are expected and taught, including health, physical, media, financial, and critical literacies.
The Effect of Instructional Time Frequency on Middle School Students' Mathematics Achievement Scores
Authors: Temple Allison L. , Mohammed Shereeza F.
Published: September 2020

To achieve the goal of 100% proficiency for all students in mathematics, a middle school in a large urban public school district in Omaha, Nebraska increased the frequency of instructional time in mathematics instruction for a group of seventh and eighth grade students. The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a difference in the performance of seventh and eighth grade students on the Nebraska State Accountability Mathematics Assessment (NeSA-M) using different frequencies of mathematics instruction, provided daily versus every-other-day. The Continuous Improvement Theory and Bloom’s Mastery Learning model were used as frameworks to investigate math achievement.  A quantitative causal-comparative study was conducted using ex post facto achievement data. The analysis included the comparison of the mean differences in NeSA-M scores for seventh and eighth grade students using an independent samples t test. This analysis was completed to see if block scheduling frequency daily versus every other day was effective with student achievement for each grade level. There were unexpected results from this study as the two grade levels demonstrated different effects from the influence of increased instructional time on the growth of middle school students’ NeSA scores.
Diseño para la adaptación e instrumentación de una máquina de remo a ser usada en sujetos con lesión medular
Authors: Vega Toro Angie Stephanie , Barreto Garzón Hernán David , Peña Sabogal Anderson Steven , Triana Wilches Santiago , Ospina Latorre Diego , Ramírez-Martínez Angélica M.
Published: September 2020

El ejercicio de remo sobre ergómetro ha sido aplicado como medio de rehabilitación en sujetos con lesión medular para mejorar tanto la capacidad cardiovascular como osteomuscular. Para evaluar el progreso de los sujetos durante los programas de rehabilitación, se plantea la instrumentación de la máquina para medir las posiciones del sujeto y las fuerzas que realiza en el ergómetro. La metodología descrita en el presente artículo cuenta con las siguientes tres fases: adaptación, instrumentación y evaluación. En la adaptación se diseñan los componentes que deben agregarse al ergómetro partiendo de las necesidades y requisitos del usuario. Para la instrumentación se adaptan los sistemas de medición de datos de fuerza y movimiento. Finalmente, se evalúa el funcionamiento del sistema instrumentado en un sujeto saludable. La adquisición de datos biomecánicos comprobó el funcionamiento de los aspectos trabajados en las fases de adaptación e instrumentación de la máquina como un paso previo para su uso en sujetos con lesión medular nivel T8 o menor.
Role of Foliar Application of Salicylic Acid and Cultivars in Chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.) Production in Arid Region of Bahawalpur
Authors: Nafees Muhammad , Hussain Rashid , Ahmad Ishtiaq , Ahsan Muhammad , Aslam Muhammad Naveed , Ahmad Maqshoof , Manzoor Aamir
Published: September 2020

A field experiment was carried out to screen the best foliar concentration of salicylic acid (SA) out of 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg L-1 for its effect on various growth and yield parameters like number of leaves, plant height, number of fruits plant-1, fruit dimensions, leaf chlorophyll content and yield plant-1 in three chilli cultivars. The selected chilli cultivars included were Sky-Land-II, Sky-Land and 1130. The experiment was conducted in field area of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan during 2017. Results indicated that different levels of SA significantly increased plant growth and yield parameters, but the level of SA @ 75 mg L-1 highly improved the studied parameters in selected cultivars. Moreover, foliar spray of SA significantly increased growth in selected cultivars; however, Sky-Land-II performed better in response to different concentrations of SA. In conclusion, foliar spraying of 75 mg L-1 SA could be recommended to chilli growers under arid region of Bahawalpur for growing cultivar Sky-Land-II.
Pest Complex of Horticultural Crops in District Ghizer (Gilgit-Baltistan), Pakistan: A Baseline Survey
Authors: Hussain Zakir , Hussain Iqbal , Jamal Imran Ahmed , Hussain Muhammad , Farooq Muzammil
Published: September 2020

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the farming community of Gilgit-Baltistan especially district Ghizer. Wheat and other horticultural commodities are grown as cash crops in the district, however, productions have severely been suffered because of insect-pests and diseases. Being a remote area and lack of infrastructural facilities from field to markets, a major part of produce is being wasted. Earlier to this, no particular survey has been conducted regarding pests of concerns in the district, which is now dire need of time. Therefore, the current study was planned to document the basic information regarding insect-pests of horticultural crops of this area and provide basis to formulate programs for environment friendly and sustainable pest management strategies to enhance crop productivity and make farming profitable for farmers. In current survey, the main emphasis was to record the insect-pests and diseases that have become a great concern to farmers and environment of not only district Ghizer but also over all Gilgit- Baltistan province. Survey was confined to horticulture crops and some other major agronomic crops grown by local farmers on their farms. The overall results of this survey revealed that apple codling moth, apricot moth, white grub, cut worm, fruit flies and mealy bug were major insect-pests of horticultural crops which needed to be controlled on priority basis. The developmental needs of farming community required extensive trainings and first-hand knowledge on crop production, good agricultural practices and crop protection techniques. This document will provide basic information for formulating sustainable agriculture strategies in future.
Effects of Brassinosteroids on Postharvest Physiology of Horticultural Crops: A Concise Review
Authors: Ali Sajid , Anjum Muhammad Akbar , Nawaz Aamir , Naz Safina , Hussain Sajjad , Ejaz Shaghef
Published: September 2020

Brassinosteroids are natural polyhydroxylated steroidal plant growth regulators or phyto-hormones. These are ubiquitous in plant kingdom and influence a wide variety of molecular, physiological and biochemical responses of plants. Brassinosteroids have also been applied and their possible role has been investigated on postharvest physiology of various horticultural crops. Brassinosteroids regulate ripening of different non-climacteric and climacteric fruits and influence colour metabolism. They inhibit activities of peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase enzymes and delay enzymatic browning. Exogenous application of brassinosteroids inhibits cell wall degradation and delays softening of fruits. In addition, their application regulates sugar and energy metabolism in different fruit and vegetable crops. They suppress lipoxygenase and phospholipase D enzyme activities and conserve higher unsaturated fatty acid contents, suppress electrolyte leakage, inhibit lipid peroxidation and maintain higher membrane integrity eventually leading to suppressed chilling injury during postharvest storage. These alleviate oxidative stress and prolong storage life potential of various horticultural crops. So, the present review summarizes various roles and mechanism of action of brassinosteroids in extending postharvest life and maintaining quality of different horticultural crops.
Evaluation of Various Chemicals Against Citrus Canker on Grapefruit cv. Shamber
Authors: Naseer Mudassar , Siddique Imran Muhammad , Asghar Sana , Saliq Muhammad Raza , Ullah Muhammad Sami , Ahmad Ishtiaq
Published: September 2020

A good quality fruit fetches a high market value. Citrus canker disease badly affects quality of citrus fruits including grapefruit. The present study was conducted to find out suitable chemicals, alone or incombination, for the control of citrus canker. The experiment was conducted on 15-year-old disease-affected grapefruit cv. Shamber plants in the orchard of Horticultural Research Station, Sahiwal to control the disease for better quality fruit production. Therefore, four sprays of Aliette (300 g 100 L-1 of water), Bordeaux mixture (1:1:100), Flare (100 g 100 L-1 of water) or Bordeaux mixture + Flare were applied; two in the month of March and other two in the month of August with fifteen days interval along with control (no chemical). Combined application of Bordeaux mixture and Flare reduced the attack of citrus canker on leaves and fruits. Comparatively lower values of affected leaves (1.27%), lesions per leaf (0.40), affected fruits (0.25 %) and lesions per fruit (0.22) were observed in the treatment in which a combination of Bordeaux mixture and Flare was sprayed on the plants. The disease percentage was high on leaves and fruits of unsprayed (control) plants, while other thee treatment were in the middle in their efficacy to control the disease.
Effect of Pruning to Improve Yield and Fruit Quality of ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin Plants under High Density Plantation
Authors: Umar Muhammad , Ahmad Saeed , Haider Sakeena Tul-Ain , Naz Safina
Published: September 2020

Due to rapid increase in population and limited available resources, world trend is moving towards high density plantation for proper utilization of land and resources. The present experiment was planned to investigate the effects of pruning on plant yield and fruit quality of ‘Kinnow’ mandarin grown under high density plantation. Plants were pruned by three different ways i.e. i) pruning of one side’s branches, (ii) pruning of both sides’ branches and (iii) pruning of top branches. Overall results revealed that all the pruning treatments were effective but the plants pruned from both sides performed better in terms of improved yield (greater number of fruits and higher total fruit yield per plant) and fruit quality (increased fruit size, higher juice weight, lower peel weight, lower juice TA, greater TSS:TA ratio, and higher total phenolic content (TPC) and total antioxidants). Keeping in view the above results, it is concluded that ‘Kinnow’ plants grown under high density plantation should be pruned from both side of canopy to obtain better yield and fruit quality.
Researchable Issues of Ornamental Plant Nurseries: A Case Study of Pattoki
Authors: Saeed Muhammad , Rasheed Muhammad Nasir , Saeed Tahir
Published: September 2020

Quite a good number of horticultural nurseries with focus on ornamental plants are located at Pattoki (District Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan) and its adjoining areas. At these nurseries hundreds of thousands of plants are raised throughout the year. Generally, Pattoki nursery business is based on traditional methods of plant propagation thereby involving a number of technical issues. Thus, in the present study, a survey was conducted to identify some of the important issues related to propagation and management of ornamental plants at these nurseries. In order to generate required information, a total of 50 nurseries were selected. This sampling of nurseries was based on convenience sampling method due to lack of complete list of nurseries. The respondents (nurserymen) were interviewed on semi-structured questionnaire with open ended questions. Based on feedback received from nursery growers, some key issues were identified during survey, including lack of respondents’ willingness to register their businesses (96%), concern over transfer of insect pests with soil (14%) and lack of willingness to seek guidance from experts (70%). Some of the responses came 100% positive or negative, viz. type of pots used was 100% clay pots only, 100% use of silt only as traditional soil medium for filling of pots, no record keeping (100% nurseries) of important nursery operations, not hiring any expert staff for supervision (100% nurseries) and no soil medium treatment(s) before use (100% nurseries).
Performance of Exotic Gladiolus Cultivars under Various Irrigation Regimes
Authors: Ahmad Aqsa , Ahmad Iftikhar
Published: September 2020

Gladiolus (Gladiolus L. hybrids) is a bulbous cut flower, which produces charming spikes on elongated stems. A study was conducted to evaluate the performance of various exotic gladiolus cultivars, viz. ‘Bangladesh’, ‘Essential’, ‘Nova Zambla’ and ‘White Prosperity’ under various irrigation regimes during 2017-2018. Corms were imported from Stoop Flower Bulbs, Holland, transported to laboratory from cold store, and acclimatized at ambient temperature for a week before sowing. Experiment was set up in a polyhouse in plastic crates according to completely randomized design with three replications each having 18 corms planted in a crate. Five irrigation regimes, viz. 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 days interval, were adopted for all the cultivars under study. Irrigation water was applied until saturation of the soil. Results depicted that gladiolus cultivars ‘Essential’ and ‘Nova Zambla’ produced early flowering with greater stem length, stem fresh and dry weights, leaf area, spike length and number of florets. Best quality flowers were obtained when plants were irrigated at 10 days interval, followed by 15 and 20 days interval, while poor quality stems were produced when plants were irrigated at 5 or 25 days interval, which was either over or under irrigation, respectively. In conclusion, gladiolus cultivars grown at 10 and 15 days irrigation intervals from December to March produced best quality stems and irrigation at 10-15 days interval can be considered as optimal for gladiolus production.
Estrategias didácticas en la carrera de Contaduría Pública y Auditoría
Authors: Cholotío Pérez Lucas
Published: September 2020

La finalidad de la investigación realizada es determinar en la Carrera de Contaduría Pública y Auditoría de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala de San Juan La Laguna, Sololá, las estrategias didácticas utilizadas siguen siendo las tradicionales. En el estudio se censó a 60 estudiantes, se entrevistó a 6 docentes y se realizó observación.A pesar que se trata de la educación superior, se ha dejado por un lado la utilización de diversas estrategias didácticas, lo que ha permitido que las clases se vuelvan tradicionalistas y lo más grave de todo, es que el mensaje deja de percibirse adecuadamente por parte del estudiante. Dentro de los hallazgos importantes obtenidos con el estudio realizado,  se determinó que el 50 % de los docentes desconocen las estrategias didácticas actuales, además, según los estudiantes, el 100 % de docentes imparten sus clases de manera magistral, pero  en la observación directa que se realizó, se difiere debido a que se pudo notar que sí utilizan estrategias tales como trabajo colaborativo, mapas conceptuales, probablemente como se pudo visualizar es temporal la utilización de estas estrategias, esto puede tener repercusiones en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes, las cuales pueden ser positivas o negativas, dependiendo de la adaptación de los educandos.
THE TRINITARIAN REFLECTION ON THE PRIMACY OF GOD THE FATHER
Authors: Andri Samuel
Published: September 2020

Artikel ini mempertimbangkan kembali konsep Kristen Timur tentang Keutamaan atau Monarki Allah Bapa, yang sering dianggap tidak relevan dan merusak dalam banyak refleksi Trinitarian modern. Bagi beberapa teolog Trinitarian modern, gagasan hierarkis yang berasal dari gagasan Keutamaan Tuhan Bapa sepenuhnya bertentangan dengan konsep perichoresis, yang menumbangkan segala bentuk hierarki. Dengan menggunakan St. Gregorius dari Orasi Teologis Nazianzus, penulis, bagaimanapun, menyatakan bahwa Keutamaan Tuhan Bapa harus dilestarikan, justru karena itu memberikan landasan bagi perichoresis ilahi agar konsisten dengan penegasan monoteistik Kristen.
Imagologi Spiritual
Authors: Nugroho Fibry Jati
Published: September 2020

Pendeta Petrus Agung Purnomo merupakan salah seorang tokoh yang fenomenal sewaktu hidup, maupun pada saat meninggalnya. Kepemimpinan kharismatis menjadikan salah satu faktor dari keberhasilan pelayanannya. Berkenaan dengan kepemimpinan tersebut, bagaimana imagologi yang ditampilkan dari sosok kharismatis tersebut? Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif didapatkan bahwa “anak didik” dari Sang Pemimpin kharismatik, melakukan imagologi dengan mengimitasi tindakan “atraktif” sewaktu melayani. Imitasi tersebut meliputi gaya bahasa, olah tubuh dan gaya berpakaian. Ketiga hal tersebut akhirnya menjadikan standar untuk mengukur tingkat kerohanian di kalangannya. Imagologi tanpa identifikasi dan interaksi yang tidak mendalam akan menimbulkan stigmatisasi spiritual dengan pemahaman yang sangat dangkal. Oleh sebab itu diperlukan interaksi dan edukasi, supaya imagologi spiritual dapat terkikis, dan mengembalikan makna dasar tentang kehidupan spiritual di dalam gereja.
Karakteristik Pendidikan Iman dalam Pentakostalisme
Authors: Amos Hosea
Published: September 2020

The characteristics of faith education in Pentecostal churches are illustrated in this paper. Characteristics that further emphasize the process of discipleship in the church, education that produces new leaders, education that makes church growth, education referred to as the new apostolic church pattern and non-formal education described in the nature of this paper. These five characteristics form the basis for pentecostalism to develop into a denominational church whose growth is quite rapid until now.
La repitencia en la educación superior, su entorno y consecuencia
Authors: Quintana Roca Willy Alfredo
Published: September 2020

La repitencia y deserción en la educación superior son problemáticas asociadas y originadas por diferentes causas. La calidad de la preparación previa con la que se inicia los estudios superiores, involucra factores como el establecimiento de procedencia el cual, al ser público o privado, incidirá inevitablemente en el rendimiento. Las características personales propias pueden convertirse en obstáculos o ventajas. Ser hombre o mujer puede tener sus implicaciones, así como pertenecer a una etnia determinada. Por otro lado, el apoyo de la familia puede incidir positivamente al estar presente como en forma de atención, comprensión, alimentación, entre otros, o también de forma negativa al influir en las decisiones de los estudiantes en criterios que ellos no comparten. En muchos casos, la actividad laboral paralela a la académica incide en el tiempo dedicado al estudio, así como en el nivel de esfuerzo para desarrollar con calidad el desempeño académico. Los hábitos de estudio propios de cada estudiante, así como también el uso de otros recursos como tutorías, representan oportunidades de nivelación cognitiva. La metodología de aprendizaje, el trabajo colaborativo y el autoaprendizaje deben ir de la mano con el factor motivacional generado por el docente. Finalmente, las formas en que la institución apoya a los estudiantes en elementos como calidad administrativa, limpieza, orden, infraestructura, entre otros, pueden tener alguna incidencia. En consecuencia, el estudio del impacto de cada uno de estos elementos, así como la capacidad de sobreponerse a las limitaciones que puedan existir, debería ser una prioridad en la investigación educativa.
Public and Foreign Investment Spending in the Argentine Case.
A Cointegration Analysis with Structural Breaks, 1960-2015.
Authors: Ramirez Miguel
Published: September 2020

This paper examines whether public investment spending and inward foreign direct investment (FDI) enhance labor productivity growth in Argentina. Using annual data, it estimates a dynamic labor productivity function for the 1960-2015 period that incorporates the impact of public and private investment spending, education expenditures, the labor force, and export growth. It tests for both single and two-break unit root tests, as well as performing cointegration tests with an endogenously determined regime shift over the 1960-2015 period. Cointegration analysis suggests that a long-term relationship exists among the relevant variables. The error correction (EC) models suggest that (lagged) increases in public investment spending and education have a positive and significant effect on the rate of labor productivity growth Also, the model is estimated for a shorter period (1970-2015) to capture the impact of inward FDI flows. The estimates suggest that (lagged) FDI flows have a positive and significant impact on labor productivity growth, while increases in the labor force have a negative effect. From a policy standpoint, the findings call into question the politically expedient policy in many Latin American countries, including Argentina during the 1990s and 2000s, of disproportionately reducing public capital expenditures on education and infrastructure to meet reductions in the fiscal deficit as a proportion of GDP. The results give further support to pro-investment and pro-growth policies designed to promote public investment spending and attract inward FDI flows.
Representações do termo ecologia em uma amostra de livros didáticos da rede pública do recife: uma reflexão para a prática da educação ambiental
Authors: Correia Sofia Oliveira de Barros
Published: September 2020

O presente trabalho caracteriza-se como um estudo das representações do termo ecologia em uma amostra de livros didáticos da rede pública do Recife. A pesquisa foi realizada partindo do princípio de que o termo ecologia assume diversas e difusas conformações de acordo com o discurso em que está inserido e, muitas vezes, o ensino da ciência Ecologia é confundido com a prática da Educação Ambiental. Além de se confirmar a presença desta confusão, foi constatado que esta discussão não está presente nos livros didáticos da amostra de livros analisada, e que a abordagem de problemas ecológicos não considera o contexto dos leitores.Palavras-chave: Ecologia. Representações. Educação Ambiental.
É brincando que se aprende ou se forma? Uma experiência de Educação Ambiental em uma escola pública sergipana
Authors: Modesto Mônica Andrade , Araujo Maria  Inêz Oliveira
Published: September 2020

O ensino é uma prática educativa e como tal deve ser capaz de transformar a realidade do aluno. Este aluno, por sua vez, precisa encontrar um significado no ensino para que tenha estímulo em aprender significativamente. O presente artigo apresenta os resultados de uma experiência de prática de ensino que buscou verificar como as atividades lúdicas, fundamentadas na aliança entre teoria e prática, possibilitam às crianças a compreensão da importância dos cuidados com a saúde.  Dessa forma, os envolvidos puderam construir um valor acerca da saúde, a fim de que pudessem perceber que esta faz parte da qualidade de vida, desenvolvendo, desse modo, um trabalho transversal de Educação Ambiental. Destarte, busca-se demonstrar que a aprendizagem significativa é possível de acontecer quando se criam possibilidades para a construção do conhecimento.  Palavras-chave: Ludicidade, Qualidade de Vida, Educação Ambiental, Prática de Ensino, Aprendizagem Significativa.
Multiplicadoras para o consumo sustentável:
Authors: Siqueira Rosana Rocha , Soares Maria José Nascimento
Published: September 2020

O artigo apresenta reflexão baseada em referencial bibliográficoacerca do papel das mulheres servidoras públicas do InstitutoFederal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Sergipe no tocanteao fomento do consumo sustentável, consonante à prática daeducação ambiental. A perspectiva legal que estende o exercícioprofissional integrando-o a vida particular de cada servidor público, bem como os fatos e atos do dia a dia em sua vida privada considerados parte do seu “bom conceito na vida funcional” são exemplos da subordinação extra locus de trabalho. Estas dimensões relacionam a motivação do “querer” e do “dever” que transcendem os papéis sociais atribuídos à mulher e as construções de gênero, e seguem em vias da suposta neutralidade e impessoalidade preconizada nos atos públicos administrativos. Deve-se destacar no entanto que o respeito à diversidade e subjetividade podem colaborar com o fomento a ações de educação ambiental não como uma obrigação, mas advinda de processos de reflexão e sensibilização. É mediante o respeito a esta subjetividade que os processos de empoderamento inserem os sujeitos como importantes agentes dentro e fora da instituição em que trabalham.