bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ELT Online Teachers’ Professional Development During the Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak: Perceptions, Implications and Adaptations
Authors: Al-Bargi Abdullah
Published: October 2021

As lockdown restrictions were implemented in most countries around the world with the subsequent transition to full-mode online teaching and learning, English language teachers (ELTs) in particular, had to adapt and adopt new teaching strategies. These unexpected changes to the medium or mode of teaching necessitated the provision of efficacious and coherent professional development (PD) training in order to smoothly navigate the transition from full-time (or semi full-time) onsite teaching and learning to full-mode online teaching. This research study, based on sequential explanatory mixed-methods research design, is aimed at exploring the availability and provision of ELT PD opportunities at English Language Institutes (ELIs)/English Language Centers (ELCs), at five major universities in Saudi Arabia and the perception of the ELT teachers on its coherence and adequacy. A total of 307 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) male and female teachers participated in a custom designed 20-item questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale, as well as ten EFL teachers (6 female and 4 male) taking part in 40-minute semi-structured interviews, to explore their perception and opinions of online PD opportunities. Analysis of results of the gathered data indicated that the majority of the teachers felt that there were adequate online PD opportunities while the structures of these opportunities sufficiently addressed most of their needs. However, some teachers voiced concerns regarding the correlation between contextual, full-mode online teaching and the online PD sessions provided. Implications and recommendations for stake holders as well as for future research are given at the end of this study.
Phonological Analysis of Errors in the Consonant Cluster System Encountered by Saudi EFL Learners
Authors: Al-Yami Eman M. , Al-Athwary Anwar A. H.
Published: October 2021

This study investigates the pronunciation difficulty of selected English consonant clusters (CCs) encountered by Saudi EFL learners. The sample consisted of 134 female Saudi EFL students in their freshman year in the English Department at Najran University. Two instruments were used: a pronunciation test that assessed participants’ CC pronunciations in the onset and coda positions and a questionnaire that explored participants’ attitudes towards their CC pronunciations. This study provides detailed data on the participants’ pronunciation difficulties using Optimality Theory (OT). The results showed that the participants encountered CC pronunciation difficulties in both the onset and coda positions. However, most errors occurred in the coda position, especially for the four-consonant pattern (-CCCC). Participants used different strategies to simplify their CC pronunciations: epenthesis, deletion, substitution, or some combination thereof. Questionnaire data indicated that the participants attributed their pronunciation difficulties to inadequate knowledge of the pronunciation rules, insufficient language instruction, and native-language influence. The participants proffered some remedies to their difficulties, which included doing more pronunciation drills and offering a new course focused primarily on correct pronunciation. OT analysis revealed that onset clusters were mainly influenced by L1 ranking constraints whereas coda clusters were more influenced by universal Markedness constraints. OT indicated that the tendency to satisfy Markedness constraints over the Faithfulness constraints led the participants to use the above-mentioned simplification strategies.
On the Construction of College English Listening and Speaking Ecological Classroom From the Perspective of Eco-Linguistics
Authors: Chen Xiaojing
Published: October 2021

Ecological approaches to language learning and teaching have captured the interest of language educators as both native and non-native speakers find themselves operating in increasingly multilingual and multicultural environments. Based on ecolinguistics, this paper describes what an ecological perspective on college English listening and speaking class would look like. It first explains some major concepts related to ecolingustics, and analyses problems on current ecological imbalances in college English and speaking classrooms and proposes strategies for building a harmonious ecological classroom through language education in institutional contexts.
How to Create Effective and Efficient Naḥwu Media with Short Videos Based on the Camtasia Application?
Authors: Handayani Eka Utari , Utami Rika Lutfhiana , Tamsil Irvan Maulana
Published: October 2021

Language learning is a complex process and requires extra effort. The limited allocation of learning duration is the root of the problem; At the beginner level, the naḥwu rules are considered very difficult, especially for students from public schools and have never studied Arabic previously. Making videos based on the Camtasia Studio 8 application is one of the ways to encourage students to comprehend, leading to mastery of the naḥwu rules. This study used the waterfall method, which consisted of requirements and analysis, design, implementation and unit testing, system testing, operation, and maintenance. This research aims to create learning media that is relevant to the era, effective, and efficient. The result indicates that video media is quite efficient and effective in supporting students' understanding of naḥwu rules. This three-minute video can contain materials and examples within a short duration. Hence, the students do not get bored quickly and can focus on listening to it.
PERSEPSI DIFABEL PENGLIHATAN TERHADAP ARSITEKTUR KOTA (STUDI KASUS KOTA MAKASSAR)
Authors: Umar Fitrawan , Nur Khilda Wildana , Paddiyatu Nurhikmah , Amalia Andi Annisa
Published: October 2021

Penyandang disabilitas memiliki hambatan tertentu dalam memanfaatkan infrastruktur kota dibanding dengan masyarakat tanpa disabilitas. Hal ini terutama berlaku pada difabel penglihatan yang secara fisik tak dapat menggunakan indera penglihatan secara sempurna untuk menjangkau infrastruktur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengkaji persepsi lingkungan difabel penglihatan terhadap arsitektur kota, khususnya jalur pedestrian dan ruang terbuka publik di Kota Makassar. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan ‘content analysis’, yaitu menganalisis kata-kata kunci dari informasi yang disampaikan responden. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa persepsi difabel penglihatan terhadap jalur pedestrian cenderung negatif, dan persepsi terhadap ruang terbuka publik masih lebih baik dibanding jalur pedestrian.
Self-Check Teaching Style for Physical Education Teachers: A Literature Review
Authors: Abdhi Muhammad Irwansyah , Kristiyandaru Advendi , Priambodo Anung
Published: October 2021

Physical Education learning is sometimes perceived monotonous by students, especially when they only carry out movements according to the command of Physical Education teacher. The majority of students are also surfeited with Physical Education learning focusing on big ball games, such as soccer, volleyball, and basketball, especially for female students or those who have insufficient physical and sport skills. The innovation in Physical Education learning teaching styles is essential. The self-check teaching style in Physical Education learning has advantages, but it has not been widely applied by Physical Education teachers. This study was aimed at analyzing and reviewing the self-check teaching style. Therefore, the review method was chosen using a synthetic matrix analysis technique. Twelve national and international journals were selected from Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Research Gate websites based on self-check teaching style keywords. The results of the review found that the Self-Check teaching style had a positive effect and various benefits when it was applied by Physical Education teachers in the learning process. It recommends that further research, with a literature review model focusing on self-check teaching styles, to choose previous research focusing on certain subjects (1 subject) or a specific teaching material in certain subjects.
Gender Differences in Implementing Organizational Change in Romania’s Central Public Administration
Authors: Profiroiu Constantin M. , Profiroiu Alina G. , Nastaca Corina C.
Published: October 2021

The present study analyses the gender differences in implementing organizational change in Romania’s central public administration, from a subordinates’ perspective, in order to establish whether female leaders are more likely to adopt change in comparison to their male counterparts. The research methodology consists of an opinion survey conducted in the central public administration of Romania based on a questionnaire. The study reveals that female leaders are perceived in a positive, yet not in a better manner than men. They are considered transformational leaders capable of involvement in the process of organizational change of public institutions. There are no significant differences between the perceptions of men and women as leaders, although almost all the differences are in favour of men. The study shows a strong correlation between transformational leadership and leaders’ capacity of implementing the management of change, the relationship being stronger in the case of female leaders who should continue to strengthen transformational behaviours.
Legal Certainty – Protected Values and Partial Objectives: The Case of the Czech Republic
Authors: Janderová Jana , Hubálková Petra
Published: October 2021

Legal certainty is an essential prerequisite for individuals’ autonomy, as lack of certainty prevents the planning of future activities and making rational decisions. As other key legal principles, it comprises an axiological quality which influences the interpretation of legal rules and the application of statutory laws. Thus, it should be adhered to by all branches of state power. Its objective is to promote several values that are all important for the protection of human rights: the rule of law, protection of legitimate expectations, general trust in law, prevention of arbitrary decision-making, inadmissibility of retroactivity. However, in some legal systems, the concept of legal certainty is slightly different. These differences also influence the extent and limits of legal certainty as it may not mean total rigidity and prevent necessary changes in statutory laws and decision-making. The reasonable balance is influenced by its axiological content. The article analyses the interpretation practice of the Czech Constitutional Court with the aim to determine the partial values inherent to the principle and categorise them according to their importance. Several partial objectives were determined by qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis indicates that the key partial objectives include protection of the values comprising a general trust in the law, individuals’ legitimate expectations, and a certain degree of predictability of laws, administrative practice and courts’ decisions (uniformity, transparency, internal consistency and stability). Having identified these values, further research may be conducted as to how and to what extent expectations should be upheld.
Remarks on the Reasoning: The Morals of a Hungarian Expulsion Decision in Times of Pandemic
Authors: Csatlós Erzsébet
Published: October 2021

Several Iranian university students were expelled from Hungary to Iran due to their (allegedly) unlawful behaviour during their quarantine period at the outburst of the Covid-19 pandemic on grounds of being a threat to public policy and public security. The case reveals a worrisome practice in the reasoning of expulsion decisions, irrespective of the pandemic. By analysing a judgment on the review of an administrative decision on expulsion, the article explores the normative circumstances of the legal institutions appearing in the case. By comparing international, European Union, and Hungarian constitutional practice, the study reveals a controversial legal practice. It not only evaluates the case, but draws attention to the role, quality, and legal significance of reasoning of administrative acts which lately, with a quickly changing legislation, seems to be forgotten.
The “Symbolic Worldview” of V. Solovyov and the Issue of the Development of the Historical Process: An Interpretation by F.A. Stepun (1884–1965)
Authors: Gaman L.A.
Published: October 2021

This article presents F.A. Stepun’s interpretation of the views of the outstanding Russian philosopher Vladimir Solovyov (1853–1900) concerning the issue of the direction of historical development, as an integral part of Solovyov’s philosophy of unitotality. It must be observed that this part of Stepun’s creative output has not yet been sufficiently studied. In fact, Stepun’s interpretation of Solovyov’s views in the context of religious symbolism facilitates a deeper understanding of Solovyov’s conception as well as the comprehension of the theoretical sources of the historical and religious constructions of Stepun himself. This study emphasizes the importance of Solovyov’s work and personality for Russia’s Silver Age culture, including his religious and philosophical trajectory, to which Stepun himself belonged. The interest of scholars in Solovyov’s work is also documented, with a particular focus on the contribution the Russian émigré community gave to its study: these authors, in fact, managed to preserve during emigration the best traditions of Russian culture, in general, and of Russian religious and philosophical thought, in particular. The core of a number of theoretical statements of Solovyov’s historiosophy will be also provided, along with Stepun’s interpretation of them. Moreover, the special nature of the “methodological pluralism”, which is peculiar to Stepun’s approach to research, will be analyzed as well as the importance for him of religious symbolism’s method in the study of Solovyov’s views on the historical process. Finally, the great meaning of Solovyov’s doctrine of God-manhood for Stepun’s work will be explored. The main theoretical statements of this doctrine turned out to be compatible with his ideas on the ontology of history, on its structure, and on its anthropological nature. It will be also emphasized the perception of the historicity and “singularity” of Christ, which is peculiar for Solovyov, and subsequently for Stepun, being it the key for Christianity, in general, and for Christian historicism, in particular. The conclusion deals with the significant influence of Solovyov’s ideas on Stepun’s historical and philosophical studies, as well as with the importance of the problems that concern the study of the intellectual history of Russia.
"IMPARTIALITY OF THE COURT" AS A STANDARD OF FAIR JUSTICE: ECHR CASE LAW AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE
Authors: Khotynska-Nor O.
Published: October 2021

The article examines the content and nature of such established standard of fair justice as impartiality of the court. The latter is widely interpreted in case law of the European Court of Human Rights. Based on a systematic analysis of the array of ECHR judgments, a number of significant positions, characterizing the standard of impartiality of the court, have been identified. These include: 1) impartiality of the court is in dichotomous interrelation with the category of "partiality"; 2) the impartiality of the court is assessed by two criteria: (a) subjective, which is in a plane of the judge's personality and beliefs; (b) objective, which is in a plane of existing safeguards and mechanisms to be used by the court to avoid reasonable doubt about partiality and accusations of being partial; 3) determining influence of the external manifestation of impartiality of the court; 4) expedient reasonability of doubts about impartiality; 5) diversity and unlimited range of situations that may cast doubt on the impartiality of the court. Given that the ECHR assesses impartiality of a national court on the basis of subjective and objective criteria, it has been given special attention and the specifics of its application have been determined. In the process of analysis, it has been concluded that emergence of such criteria is due to the complex ethical and legal nature of the studied standard. It is substantiated that the standard of impartiality of the court has its roots in the moral basis of the judicial profession, which has evolved and transformed into a system of rules of professional conduct and legislation targeted at achieving the objectives of justice and realization of the right to a fair trial. The ethical nature of the impartiality of the court determines assessment of compliance with this standard on a subjective basis. At the same time, its legal nature, which covers the institutional and procedural components, promotes development of the relevant guarantees in the national law, existence of which is a criterion for assessing impartiality of the court by an objective criterion. In the context of the latter thesis, the special importance of the institution of recusal of a judge as a procedural guarantee of the impartiality of the court is emphasized. It is argued that in national civil, commercial and administrative proceedings, as well as the rules and procedures for disqualifying a judge need to be improved in the direction of implementing the postulate "no one can be a judge in his own case." Keywords: impartiality of the court, independence of the court, fair justice, right to a fair trial, criteria for assessing the impartiality of the court, standards of justice
Psychological Characteristics of Volunteers of Different Types of Activity
Authors: Vorobieva A.E. , Skipor S.I.
Published: October 2021

Objective. To study the relationship between the psychological characteristics of volunteers and the type of volunteer activity (helping people or homeless animals). Background. The normalization of the practice of volunteerism, the growth of the involvement of individuals in such activities require a thorough understanding of this phenomenon in order to better recruit and retain volunteers. On a number of characteristics of volunteers, the data are contradictory, volunteers with homeless animals were little studied, and there are few works devoted to comparing the types of volunteers. Study design. Groups of volunteers helping people or animals were compared based on activity motives, empathy, feelings of loneliness, and life satisfaction. Descriptive statistics, analysis of differences, contingency table were utilized. Participants. Volunteers working with people (n=71), average age 33.95 years (SD=11.23); of them 83.1% are women and 16.9% are men. Volunteers with stray animals (n=71), mean age 39.7 years (SD=9.05); of them 92.95% are women, 7.05% are men. Measurements. Russian-language versions of The Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale (Mehrabi¬an, Epstein), UCLA Loneliness Scale (Russell, Peplau, Ferguson), and The Satisfaction With Life Scale. To study motives, the author’s form is used, compiled according to the theory of motives by E.G. Clary. Results. Volunteers from both groups did not differ in characteristics: average level of emotional empathy, normal level of life satisfaction, low level of loneliness. Volunteers helping people are predomi¬nantly poly-motivated, while volunteers with animals are mono-motivated. Among volunteers with ani¬mals, individuals with the altruistic orientation prevail, among volunteers helping people — individuals who combine altruistic and egoistic orientations. Conclusions. Volunteers with animals are motivated altruistically, the motivation of volunteers helping people is variable and includes an egoistic component.
Abogado y nada más que abogado: Melquíades Álvarez, jurisconsulto
Authors: Agudín Menéndez José Luis
Published: October 2021

Recensión de: Manuel Álvarez-Buylla Ballesteros, Entre la ciencia del Derecho y el arte de la política. Melquíades Álvarez, jurisconsulto, Ediciones de la Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, 2019, 286 págs. [Con prólogos de Santiago García Granda, Victoria Ortega Benito, Luis-Carlos Albo Aguirre y prefacio de Justo García Sánchez].
Enviado el (Submission Date):  27/01/2021
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 15/03/2021
La escritura histórica sobre la independencia de Centroamérica: valoración reciente de una trayectoria (2010-2020).
Authors: Cal Montoya José
Published: October 2021

El estudio propone un recorrido por las transformaciones experimentadas por la escritura histórica sobre la independencia centroamericana a partir de la segunda mitad del siglo XX poniendo especial atención en su desarrollo reciente, dentro del que ha alcanzado un alto grado de especialización para construir un modelo explicativo complejo con una narración más rica y multidimensional de las transformaciones políticas del istmo centroamericano hacia la construcción de prácticas y culturas políticas modernas en las primeras décadas de su historia republicana.
Enviado el (Submission Date): 01/05/2021
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 8/05/2021
Cuatro publicaciones de la Colección Studi Gentiliani del Centro Internazionale di Studi Gentiliani de San Ginesio (Macerata) durante el Trienio 2018-2020
Authors: Valvidares Suárez María
Published: October 2021

Recensión de / Review of

 Stefano Colavecchia, Alberico Gentili e l’Europa. Storia ed eredità di un esule italiano nella prima età moderna , eum, Macerata, 2018, 225 págs.; ,
AA.VV., Alberico e Scipione Gentili nell’Europa di ieri e di oggi. Reti di relazioni e cultura política. Atti della Giornata Gentiliana in occasione del IV centenario della morte di Scipione Gentili (1563 – 1616); eum, Macerata, 2018, 215 págs.;
Alberico Gentili, Libro di varie letture virgiliane al figlio Roberto (Lectionis Virgilianae Variae Liber. Ad Robertum filium, Hanau 1603). Introducción, traducción y anotaciones de Francesca Iurlaro; eum, Macerata, 2020, 369 págs.; AA.VV.,
AA.VV., Alberico Gentili e lo jus post bellum. Prospettive tra diritto e storia. Atti del convegno della XVIII Giornata Gentiliana. San Ginesio, 21-22 settembre 2018. A cura di Luigi Lacchè e Vincenzo Lavenia; eum, Macerata, 2020, 177 págs.

Fecha de envío / Submission date: 18/04/2021
Fecha de aceptación / Acceptance date: 3/04/2021
Optimisation of helical geometry of inspection probe for steam generator tubes of the PFBR
Authors: Perumalsamy G , Visweswaran P , Jagadishan D , Winston S Joseph , Murugan S
Published: October 2021

The steam generator (SG) tubes of the prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) located in Kalpakkam, India, need to be periodically inspected using the remote field eddy current (RFEC) technique. During the pre-service inspection of the SG tubes, it was found that the RFEC probes experienced
frequent mechanical breakages. To avoid these failures, changes in the existing structural design of the RFEC probe were required. A helical groove design was proposed to obtain a smooth transition in the variation of stress across the probe during the inspection. It was difficult to calculate
the flexural stiffness of the proposed helical geometry probe due to the varying cross-section along its length. In this paper, the smearing approach adopted to calculate the stiffness of the RFEC probe and the sensitivity analysis carried out to determine the optimal design of the probe are
discussed. A probe was fabricated based on the helical groove design and tested to qualify its suitability for the SG inspection. The RFEC probe with helical grooves was employed for the pre-service inspection of the SG tubes of the PFBR. More than 200 tubes have been inspected using the proposed
design and no mechanical failure of the probe has been observed.
The Impact of Labor Mobility on Living Standard: an Empirical Study on the Northern Region of Bangladesh
Authors: Faruque Omar
Published: October 2021

In the past 10 years, Bangladesh has experienced positive economic and social changes.  Historically, labor mobility has been a common livelihood strategy of the people as well as the Bangladeshi people. Labor mobility has become an integral part of the current global economy. The primary objective of this study is to provide a review of the impact of labor mobility on living standards in the northern region of Bangladesh. To develop the paper, primary as well as secondary data are collected. The quantitative, as well as qualitative analyses, are conducted in this study. Primary data is collected through a set of well-structured questionnaires. In the study, it is observed that there is 8% of labor are migrated within the last three years. From 2011 to 2015, the maximum laborers are migrated i.e., 37% and 33% migrated labor were day labor.  There are 35.56% of people with zero income level per day before their migration. On the other hand, after the migration, there are no people with nil income. Before the migration, 81.11% of people incur their expenditure for buying the inferior goods and the rest of the people incur for the necessary goods, but no one can consume the luxurious goods. On the other hand, after the migration, only 4.44% of laborers are availing of luxurious goods. So still they are not enjoying their life. Before the migration, they are 9% of people who are extremely dissatisfied with these types of facilities, and 33.33% of people were very dissatisfied. On the other hand, there are 23.33% of laborers are very pleased with their medical facilities, shelter, and child education facilities. The result shows that 41% of people are pushed for migration. It is assumed that there is a great impact of labor mobilization on the living standard. The labor is migrated in order to have a better living standard. There are two alternatives for their survival, first, we have to provide job opportunities near their residence, and the alternative is to provide a better living standard for the migrated people.
GENRE INTERFERENCE IN VIETNAMESE NOVELS AFTER 1986
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hai Phuong
Published: October 2021

Genre interference is a striking feature that contributes to the genre style of Vietnamese novels after 1986. The phenomenon of interference between the genre of novels and other genres in contemporary Vietnamese novels has actually brought new aesthetic effects. By combining multiple genre language channels in contemporary novels, writers have taken over which covers the extremely complex issues of modern life. In addition, the combination, the interference of this genre has contributed to create the inter-text for the current Vietnamese novels, which will bring the positive, active and creative for readers.
RABINDRANATH TAGORE WITH THE LOVE FOR WOMEN
Authors: Le Thi Bich Thuy
Published: October 2021

Women always have an important place and role in Indian literature. Thus, artists always give women the favor, the honor, the deep sympathy and defend them against the injustice of society. The image of the woman was bold in the works of R.Tagore. The author gives the women the best feelings and praises of their beauty with deep sympathy in suffering, constantly struggling to liberate women, bringing the right to life and happiness for women.
“ALTER” VERSUS “MODIFY” FROM A CORPUS-BASED PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Nguyen Thi Hong Lien , Le Thi Thu Hong
Published: October 2021

Teaching and learning how to utilize academic lexical items have always been a challenge in EFL setting. With the desire of making some contribution to the understanding of academic synonyms, this piece of research aims to investigate the meanings of the two verbs “alter” and “modify” through their collocations with nouns and the similarities and differences in their collocation patterns. The issue is approached from a corpus-based perspective and the method of lexical collocation. The findings of the study include: (1) the two verbs embrace the same denotation of “to change proportionally” in certain contexts; (2) “alter” possesses a broader sense when referring to an action of profound and fundamental change.
REVITALIZATION OF HERITAGE - THE ORIGINAL AND VARIANT TRADITIONAL INTEGRATION OF THE HET CHA FESTIVAL IN ANG VILLAGE IN MOC CHAU, VIETNAM (STUDY IN ANG VILLAGE, MOC CHAU, SON LA)
Authors: Do Thi Thu Ha , Pham Dang Xuan Huong
Published: October 2021

Het Cha festival organised by Tai people (in Ang village, Dong Sang, Moc Chau, Son La) is celebrated each year during Ban flower season. Ban flowers are unique flowers found in the North of Vietnam and they bloom annually at the end of March. This is a thanksgiving ceremony to send thankfulness to the shaman - the magician, the physician of the village, and for the shaman to send thankfulness to his gods. During festival time, in addition to the ritual of the worshipers expressing gratitude to the shaman for curing their diseases, there are entertaining performances around the sacred flowers (xang bok). After being suspended for nearly 40 years, Het Cha festival has been celebrated in recent years, and expanded in scale. It is now heavily promoted as a form of cultural tourism, which attracts hundreds of tourists and participants. Through the analysis of the process of re-establishing Het Cha festival, the article helps to point out the following arguments: 1. Het Cha festival - a hybrid folklore phenomenon in which the original traditional integration (first hand) and the variant traditional integration (second hand) have merged in many ways. 2. The negotiation between tradition and ethnic mentality as a solution for Het Cha festival - a folklorimus which solves the religious problems occuring during daily life of local people.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on maternity services and challenges faced by pregnant women delivering at a tertiary care centre in South India
Authors: Naik Parvathi Teja , Murugan Rupesh Bala , Sagili Haritha , Lakshminarayanan Subitha , Muruganandhan Priyadarshini , Puliyullaveettil Aishwarya Thalappan , Rajaa Sathish , Radhakrishnan Sujithra Devi
Published: October 2021

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. India entered a nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, disrupting regular health services. Hence this study was conducted to estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternity services and to describe the challenges faced by pregnant women. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from July 2020 to October 2020 at tertiary care hospital, Puducherry, India. 422 pregnant women delivered during this period were included and detailed questionnaire was administered regarding antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal services and, challenges faced during the pandemic via telephonic call. Responses were documented in Epicollect version 5, transferred to Microsoft excel and analysed using Stata version 14.2. Continuous variables were expressed as mean (SD), and Categorical variables as proportions. Results: The 100% response rate was achieved with 32.5% high risk pregnancies. The 71.8% women availed direct emergency medical services while 28.2%. were referrals. The 79.9% and 25% of the women in third trimester had less antenatal visits and discontinued haematinics respectively. The 47.4% had first trimester testing, 30% didn’t receive lactation support. 81% and 69% of primiparous and multiparous women respectively had adopted postpartum Intrauterine contraceptive device as contraception. The 35-50% women faced challenges in availing essential obstetric care services.Conclusions: Development of robust linkage system between existing primary healthcare and tertiary care for managing both low and high-risk pregnancies is of paramount importance to alleviate maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity.
One Region, One Commitment: Towards Sustainable Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Doherty-Bigara Jennifer , García Salinas Andrea , Restrepo Duarte Daniella
Published: October 2021

In preparation for the next UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) and UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP26), the IDB Group organized “One Region, One Commitment”, a virtual summit to showcase the regions multiple achievements in the climate change and biodiversity agendas in Latin America and the Caribbean. A total of 22 sessions were held throughout 3 days, in which speakers discussed the advanced climate policies that are being promoted by several countries, underscored that the role of the private sector and civil society is indispensable and unpostponable, highlighted the unique opportunity we now have to reflect on the type of recovery we want for the region, and examined how to harmonize sustainability goals with economic growth from multiple fronts. This document provides a brief summary of the main takeaways from the summit. We hope it also serves as a guide to continue learning from the valuable knowledge and experience shared during this event.
Challenging the construct validity of bribery in experimental economics
Authors: Senci Carlos Maximiliano
Published: October 2021

The bribery construct employed by experimental studies of corruption faces three interrelated challenges. First, the notion of trust used in the bribery construct reduces it to a mere calculation of risk. Second, and as a consequence of the above, the appropriate context of interaction is undetermined. Finally, the experiments show an insufficient clarification of the normative framework. In short, researchers on corruption should be mindful of the challenges of the construct they employ in the lab, and they should tackle the aforementioned issues in order not to compromise the validity of their results.
dimensión creativa y política en la ciencia
Authors: Pereira Reyes Álvaro Enrique
Published: October 2021

El presente artículo tiene dos propósitos: el primero, establecer relaciones entre las nociones de creatividad propuestas por el filósofo pragmatista Charles S. Peirce y el filósofo de la ciencia Pierre Duhem; el segundo, identificar relaciones entre las reflexiones políticas suscitadas por el filósofo pragmatista John Dewey y el filósofo del positivismo lógico Otto Neurath. La creatividad y la política son dos dimensiones que, por lo general, se consideran ajenas a la actividad científica —juzgada como una labor meramente racional y lógica—, pero que terminan por desempeñar un rol fundamental dentro de esta.
formación de individuos biológicos
Authors: Navarro Cárdenas Francisco Javier
Published: October 2021

La biología divide la naturaleza en una pluralidad de entidades individuales (como genes, células, virus, organismos, especies). El llamado problema de la individualidad biológica puede definirse por dos preguntas centrales. Una pregunta empírica destinada a explicar cómo y por qué una colección de entidades biológicas puede conformar un individuo y una pregunta ontológica que busca responder qué es un individuo biológico en general. En esta investigación abordaré la pregunta empírica desde una aproximación pluralista y epistémica. Argumentaré que la diversidad de criterios y prácticas utilizados por la biología para individuar la naturaleza no es un estado transitorio de la investigación científica y debería conservarse.
Jovens agricultores e agroecologia: Um estudo sobre o grupo Feira Jovem de Boa Vista, Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Lara Julio Cesar de , Eichler Bruna Richter , Costa João Paulo Reis , Gomes Antonio Carlos , Schmitz José Antonio Kroeff , Lara Daniela Mueller de
Published: October 2021

O aumento da demanda por alimentos orgânicos cultivados de forma ecológica e sustentável acontece paralelamente ao interesse da sociedade por produtos mais seguros e saudáveis. Neste sentido, este estudo objetivou avaliar o perfil de jovens agricultores de alimentos orgânicos integrantes da Feira Jovem da localidade de Boa Vista, em Santa Cruz do Sul/RS. A metodologia abordada é de cunho exploratório qualitativo utilizando a técnica de entrevistas e posterior análise de conteúdo. Este estudo foi dividido em quatro fases. Na primeira fase, foram realizadas reuniões com o grupo de jovens agricultores para exposição da pesquisa, obtenção de dados e informações relevantes para seu desenvolvimento. Na segunda fase, foram aplicados questionários semiestruturados, bem como agendadas as visitas nas propriedades rurais. A partir das respostas obtidas, realizou-se a categorização dos dados, designada como terceira fase. Por fim, na última fase, foi realizada a análise e interpretação dos dados. Os resultados evidenciam que o grupo, ao longo dos anos de atuação, exibiu aspectos de fortalecimento e sistematização quanto à comercialização dos seus produtos. Percebe-se a necessidade de maior desenvolvimento de fatores relacionados ao aumento da capacidade produtiva, com aumento de área cultivada, incremento de tecnologia, busca de parcerias e possibilidades de certificação. Paralelamente, são necessárias ações de fortalecimento projetando o grupo de jovens agricultores nas possibilidades existentes no município para a comercialização dos produtos cultivados, possibilitando aumento de renda para suas famílias e promoção do desenvolvimento regional.
Методика уроков физической культуры в младших классах на основе гендерного подхода
Authors: Глотов Я.С. , Пахомова Л.Э.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассматривается методика уроков физической культуры в младших классах с учетом гендерной идентификации и эффективность ее реализации.
Применение метода интегрированного чтения в обучении английскому языку студентов колледжа
Authors: Олейникова О.И.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассматривается содержание метода интегрированного чтения в обучении английскому языку: критерии выбора текстов, разновидности сопутствующих упражнений на отработку лексики, грамматики и задействование различных видов учебной активности – чтение, аудитория, письма и говорения. Отражена специфика обучения чтению студентов колледжа – различия в исходном уровне владения английским языком и необходимость дифференцированного подхода к выполнению комплекса упражнений на занятиях интегрированного чтения.
Особенности самопредъявления курсантов в межличностном общении
Authors: Лукомец А.А. , Зиннатуллина Г.И.
Published: October 2021

В статье раскрывается актуальность проблемы самопредъявления курсантов в межличностном общении, особую ценность приобретает способность индивида эффективно подать себя, произвести благоприятное впечатление в процессе взаимодействия с другими. Демонстрируется значимость диагностики индивидуальных особенностей самопредъявления курсантов с помощью методики СПО.
Работа соединений элементов деревянных конструкций в условиях низких температур
Authors: Кудрявцев И.А.
Published: October 2021

В статье дан анализ работы элементов соединений большепролетных конструкций в условиях низких температур. Приведены данные об новых строительных большепролетных объектах, в узловых решениях которых использовались вклеенные стержни. Отмечены особенности поведения древесины, металлических стержней и эпоксидного клея в соединении. Раскрыта специфика использования ввинчиваемых стержней для большепролетных деревянных клееных конструкций. Приведен сравнительный анализ узловых решений на вклеенные и ввинчиваемые стержни.
Проблемные аспекты регулирования венчурного инвестирования в России. Намечающиеся тенденции в обеспечении правовой базы
Authors: Ковальская В.В. , Штыков В.П.
Published: October 2021

В данной статье анализируется действующее законодательство в области правового регулирования венчурной деятельности. Цель данного исследования заключается в выявлении актуальных проблем и пробелов в законодательстве. В статье также приведён обзор последних изменений правовой базы в исследуемой области, чем обоснована научная новизна исследования. Также сделаны выводы относительно возможности урегулирования венчурного инвестирования в рамках отдельного законодательного акта, выявлены некоторые особенности венчурной деятельности, которые требуют рассмотрения данного вида инвестирования обособлено в рамках существующей специфики.
Учет возраста несовершеннолетнего при назначении наказания
Authors: Санджиева О.А.
Published: October 2021

В действующем уголовном законе предусмотрены две системы наказаний: первая (полная) для совершеннолетних лиц, вторая (усеченная) для лиц, совершивших преступление в возрасте от 14 до 18 лет. При назначении наказания возраст субъекта преступления имеет важное значение, поскольку не достижение совершеннолетия выступает обстоятельством, которое исключает возможность применения определенных видов наказаний и является характеристикой обстоятельств, которые смягчают наказание. Законодатель предусмотрел в УК РФ два вида возраста, в том числе в отношении несовершеннолетних лиц: паспортный (хронологический) при установлении четких правил его определения, и фактический, не до конца разработанный законодателем. Делается вывод о том, что необходимо более детально разработать категорию «фактический возраст» и отразить критерии его определения в действующем УК РФ.
Анализ грамматической инверсии в английском языке (на материале оригинальных художественных произведений)
Authors: Киреева И.А. , Очача М.В. , Сидоркина Л.С.
Published: October 2021

Актуализация анализа синтаксической или грамматической инверсии обусловлена тем, что это целая система многообразия моделей словорасположения в английском предложении. Она противопоставлена доминирующему в английском языке прямому порядку слов, поэтому представляет особый интерес. Цель исследования в статье состоит в анализе грамматической инверсии в английском языке (на материале оригинальных художественных произведений). Новизна исследования: рассмотрение функциональной значимости грамматической инверсии в английском языке в материалах оригинальных художественных произведений. В результате отмечено, что грамматическая или синтаксическая инверсия является интереснейшим объектом изучения, поскольку значительно расширяют возможности говорящего, помогая достичь множества целей своего высказывания, помогая понять истинный смысл речи или текста. Итоги и материалы работы могут быть использованы при изучении теории и практики перевода и переводоведения английского языка.
Структурно-семантическая характеристика синонимов в эвенском языке
Authors: Садовникова И.И.
Published: October 2021

Статья посвящена структурно-семантической характеристике синонимов в эвенском языке, исследование которого непосредственно связано с описанием значения и смысла языковых единиц. Рассмотрены и выявлены семантические особенности синонимов в эвенском языке. Актуальность исследования заключается, прежде всего, в том, что синонимы не получили до сих пор достаточного освещения в эвенском языке.
Эргонимы Самарской области с региональным компонентом
Authors: Хохлова А.А.
Published: October 2021

Статья рассматривает специфическую группу эргонимов, связанных с региональной культурой, историей, развитием и геолокацией Самарского региона. Региональная специфика эргонимов является важной составляющей национально-культурного компонента, способная реализовываться посредством реалий, связанных с геолокацией объекта, особенностями его социального, культурного, исторического, этнического пути в контексте развития государства и народа в целом.
Flipped Classroom Approach During Multimedia Project Development
Authors: Fasli Funda Gezr
Published: October 2021

The Flipped Classroom Model is a particular type of Blended Learning Model that enables more active learning in the classroom environment. In other words, by dismissing the traditional teaching method, the Flipped Classroom Model provides an active learning environment with classroom activities. Students learn by making use of information and communication technologies. Students watch videos about their course whenever they want and take notes before coming to class. Instead of providing students with lecture notes before each lesson, videos are assigned to be watched. Therefore, in this research, it aims to identify the teacher candidates' views regarding project development training carried out with the Flipped Classroom approach. The research is composed of qualitative data collected from 21 teacher candidates studying their final year at the university. The research findings indicated that teacher candidates are satisfied with applying the Flipped Classroom approach as it increased curiosity and willingness of the participants towards the multimedia development course. It is also found that the majority of the teacher candidates produced complimentary views regarding the project development training carried out with the Flipped Classroom approach.
Environmental Concerns and the Role Played by Civic Moral Disengagement and Time Perspective: a Pilot Experimental Study
Authors: Maftei Alexandra , Holman Andrei
Published: October 2021

In the present exploratory study, our primary aim was to explore whether knowledge about the fast-fashion industry's harmful effects would significantly impact participants' shopping intentions (i.e., eco or fast-fashion items products). Using an experimental approach, we created a virtual clothing shop and allowed participants to win, through a raffle, the contents of their shopping carts. Participants in the experimental group watched a video about the adverse environmental consequences of the fast-fashion industry. In contrast, in the control group, we used a neutral video describing various technical marketing strategies. In the experimental condition, participants chose more eco-friendly products) compared to the control. However, there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of fast-fashion consumption behaviors, i.e., the choices of buying fast-fashion items. We also found several significant associations between participants' general concern for the environment, consideration of future consequences, civic moral disengagement, and consumption behaviors (buying eco or fast-fashion items following the experimental procedure). Results are discussed concerning their practical implications for sustainable citizenship participation and sustainable education.
The Conceptual Framework of Postmodern Gender-Labelled Periodicals in Ukraine
Authors: Chornodon Myroslava , Verbytska Khrystyna , Haladzhun Zoriana , Ivanytska Bozhena , Mudrokha Valentyna
Published: October 2021

The article reveals the features of the contemporary periodicals conceptual sphere for women and men (based on examples from magazines of all-Ukrainian and regional purposes. The study made it possible to determine which interpretations of the concepts of "woman" and "man" can be found on the pages of modern gender-labeled periodicals, and thus analyze in detail the gender conceptual sphere through the prism of the specific characteristics of the concepts. The features of the use of gender concepts in modern periodicals for women and men were determined. The most frequently used derivatives of these macroconcepts were identified and analyzed in detail. It has been found that publications for women and men are full of various gender concepts that are used in different contexts. In general, the analysis of the concept-maximums and concept-minimums of gender and their characteristics is carried out in the context of gender stereotypes that have been formed and function in the society, systematizing the actual presentations.