bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La virtud como finalidad más propia de la argumentación
Authors: Chávez Gallo Jorge Alfonso
Published: April 2019

En este texto se cuestiona la idea tradicional según la cual la práctica de la argumentación tiene como finalidad última convencer o persuadir a otros de algo. Si ello fuera meramente así, el recurso a formas viciosas de argumentación no estaría claramente descartado, y la práctica de argumentar no podría considerarse lograda. Pareciera más bien que ello sólo puede ser así si el convencimiento y la persuasión son considerados únicamente medios para una finalidad ulterior: la propia virtud o, en general, una vida buena (a la manera socrática).
Gaudenter Aristipo de Cirene. La índole psicosomática de las afecciones y la configuración hedonista de un proyecto virtuoso de vida
Authors: Deniz Machín Deyvis
Published: April 2019

El tema del placer, entendido propiamente como dimensión psicosomática de los seres animados, fue ampliamente documentado por diversos autores a lo largo de la antigüedad griega. Articular una interpretación unitaria resulta, no obstante, tan complejo como contraproducente. Dos son las razones: i) la variedad de los ámbitos intelectuales en los que el placer fue tematizado o, al menos, evocado; y ii) la diversidad de voces que, empleadas con mayor o menor rigurosidad descriptiva, exhiben algunos aspectos directamente ligados al hecho placentero. El presente artículo persigue arrojar luz sobre la primera filosofía hedonista o, expresado con mayor rigor, sobre el primer filósofo hedonista de la antigüedad: Aristipo de Cirene quien, a diferencia del hedonismo analgésico defendido por Epicuro, abogó por un modo placentero de vida, cinemáticamente fundado, al asumir como fin humano el movimiento suave producido en la percepción.
La voluntad de poder como postulado epistemológico en el pensamiento de Nietzsche
Authors: Chávez Gallo Jorge Alfonso
Published: April 2019

La voluntad de poder es uno de los tópicos cardinales del pensamiento de Friedrich Nietzsche, por lo mismo motivo de serios malentendidos y de una ingente cantidad de páginas. Este trabajo intenta apenas el planteamiento de una tesis, a saber, que la concepción de la voluntad de poder en Nietzsche tiene fundamentalmente el carácter de un postulado epistemológico (aunque no solamente) y no, por ejemplo, metafísico. Por último, intentarán ser mostrados, aunque con brevedad, al menos algunos de los puentes que comunican la tesis de la voluntad de poder con otro de los temas del ﬁ losofar nietzscheano que han tenido una enorme repercusión: el eterno retorno.
Predicados proyectables y adquisición de palabras
Authors: Cervantes López Jahaziel Estefanía
Published: April 2019

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal caracterizar los predicados proyectables haciendo uso de las teorías y resultados encontrados en las ciencias cognitivas, particularmente, de las investigaciones en adquisición de palabras. Para identificar los rasgos característicos de un predicado proyectable y un predicado no proyectable, sugerimos la creación de un espacio descriptivo que nos permita representar y separar un predicado que es usado en nuestras inducciones –predicado proyectable– de otro que no puede ser usado en ellas –predicado no proyectable–. La idea de reunir el trabajo teórico de la filosofía y el trabajo empíricode la adquisición de palabras, permite tanto naturalizar los aportes del filósofo Nelson Goodman, como estimular el trabajo transdisciplinar.
Marx y Laclau. Retomar la política desde el enfoque discursivo
Authors: Padilla Rizo Ricardo
Published: April 2019

El presente escrito busca exponer los fundamentos teóricos de la teoría del discurso posmarxista, propuesta por Ernesto Laclau, con el propósito de hacer una lectura de algunos textos de Marx en clave discursiva. Primero, se hace un recorrido por los conceptos centrales para esta teoría como discurso, sociedad, hegemonía y populismo. Segundo se aplica la lógica del enfoque discursivo para interpretar los conceptos de materialismo, praxis, lucha de clases y emancipación. Y tercero, se concluye planteando algunas directrices para interpretar el neoliberalismo bajo el mismo enfoque.
Intuición y concepto. Ampliación simmeliana de la epistemología de Nietzsche
Authors: Franco Reynner
Published: April 2019

Las nociones nietzscheanas de intuición y voluntad de poder —y sus implicaciones en la determinación de la validez de lo conceptual— ofrecen a Simmel recursos para una ampliación de sus resultados epistemológicos. El carácter autotrascendente del concepto de vida, en correspondencia con la autosuperación del superhombre, imposibilita una deﬁ nición estable de la vida, lo cual repercute en los registros en los que ésta logra plasmarse. Los conceptos, las formas, la lógica en general, obtendrían una impronta vital que socavaría su tendencia a la rigidez designadora y fundacional.
Unidad sintética y apercepción
Authors: Paredes Martín María del Carmen
Published: April 2019

En este artículo se pretende aclarar la relación que hay entre la conciencia de sí y la conciencia de objeto en la Crítica de la razón pura de Kant. El problema surge a raíz de la escasa presencia del término autoconciencia (Selbsbewusstsein) en la primera edición de la Crítica. Ello plantea dos posibilidades de interpretación: una que se atiene literalmente al uso kantiano de los términos, y otra que en determinados contextos entiende conciencia también como autoconciencia. Más concretamente, lo que se intenta determinar aquí es si la conciencia de sí requiere de la conciencia de objeto, o si sucede a la inversa. Para ello se realiza un análisis de los conceptos de «unidad sintética», «apercepción trascendental», «conciencia de sí» y «conciencia de objeto», a partir de la segunda edición de la Crítica.
Las discrepancias entre Met. XII y Fís. VIII: a propósito del primer motor
Authors: Ross Alberto
Published: April 2019

Este artículo busca aportar argumentos para intentar resolver la discusión en torno a las dos tesis expuestas por Aristóteles sobre el primer motor: la que expone en en Física VII-VII, y la que expone en Metafísica XII. La discusión parte de la idea de que ambas tesis son excluyentes la una de la otra, ya que la primera postula el primer motor como una causa eficiente, mientras que la segunda lo postula como una causa final. El objetivo es mostrar la irreductibilidad en términos absolutos de las posiciones sostenidas en ambos libros y abonar a favor de una interpretación diacrónica de la teoría. Así, siguiendo las ideas sobre el alma de Aristóteles, el texto pretende desmentir la opción que intenta postular el primer motor tanto como una causa eficiente como una causa final.
El «hueco explicativo» y la epistemología del problema mente-cuerpo
Authors: Tagle Marroquín Jorge Rolando
Published: April 2019

Se argumenta en contra del llamado hueco explicativo («explanatory gap») a partir de la postulación de intereses epistémicos que operan sobre nuestras demandas de explicación e inteligibilidad. Al mismo tiempo, se argumenta a favor de un mapa del saber compatible con lo anterior.
Wittgenstein y el pensamiento de América Latina
Authors: Pereda Carlos
Published: April 2019

El autor argumenta que es posible extraer diversas lecciones formales del pensamiento de Wittgenstein, y que dichas lecciones pueden ser útiles para combatir diversos vicios que aquejan al pensamiento latinoamericano.
Cadangan Karbon pada �Kabun� di Kabupaten Katingan Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Hanafi Nanang , Afitah Ise , Jariah Jariah
Published: April 2019

Kabun is a traditional farming system commonly practiced by people in Katingan District, Central Kalimantan. Land management carried out by the people of Katingan District since long ago using shifting cultivation. This farming system is an agroforestry system. The existence of "kabun" is expected as one of the mitigations of climate change, by maintaining the vegetation in the "kabun." The purpose of this study is to predict carbon storage of "kabun" as well as the history of management in the Buntut Bali Village, Pulau Malan subdistrict, Katingan District, Central Kalimantan. This research was carried out destructively for understorey and litter, and nondestructive for tree biomass and woody necromasses were carried out in 3 observation plots. In the observation plot 1 was obtained carbon stocks of 88.915 tons/ha, the presence of tree biomass contributed to carbon reserves of 81.263 tons/ha; plot of observations of the 2 carbon stocks obtained was 66,928 tons / ha, the most significant contribution of carbon stocks came from tree biomass 61,209 tons/ha; The plot of observations of the 3 carbon stocks was obtained at 72,375 tons/ha, and the biomass contribution of trees was 65,643 tons / ha.
A Unified Optimal Design Approach for Geometrically Nonlinear Skeletal Dome Structures
Authors: Talaslioglu Tugrul
Published: April 2019

In this study, a unified optimal design approach is proposed for the design of skeletal dome structure (SDS). Thus, this study has three objectivities, i) presenting the emergence of proposed design integrity, ii) applying the proposed optimal design approach for the design optimization geometrically nonlinear SDS with both ellipse and sphere-shaped forms considering both the shape, size and topology-related design variables, iii) determining the dominant design criteria in the design of SDS. In this framework, the design of SDS is optimized thereby minimizing its entire weight and joint displacements and maximizing its member forces at the same time. The design constraints are borrowed from the provisions of American Petroleum Institute (API RP2A-LRFD) specification. A multi-objective optimization algorithm (MOA) named Pareto Archived Genetic Algorithm (PAGA), as an optimization tool is integrated by an automatic dome generating tool. Therefore, the novelty of this study comes from being the first attempt to obtain the optimal design in a way of integrating both member and joint-related design constraints by the geometrically nonlinear structural analysis. Consequently, it is displayed that that the proposed optimal design approach facilitates to determine an appropriate optimal design through a tradeoff analysis for designers depending on their preferences. The design concepts concerned with buckling, axial stress, combination of axial & bending, and yielding have the higher dominant effects in the optimal design of SDS. Furthermore, it is also demonstrated that the inclusion of diagonal members into the design of SDS provides a reduction in the violation of dominant design constraints.
Sistem Pengelolaan Piutang Pada PT. Human Resources Provider Menggunakan Metode Analisis Aging Schedule dan Simple Additive Weighting
Authors: Parwita Wayan Gede Suka , Ardini I Gusti Ayu Ari
Published: April 2019

PT. Human Resources Provider as known as HR Pro is one of outsourcing company. HR Pro provide man power solutions to Human Resources Department at your company. Term of payment between HR Pro and the client are using cash advance payment or charged after payroll process done. Payment system like this can affect to cash flow because almost 90% of company revenue established as receivable in advance. The aim of this research are given solutions to help finance staff for manage account receivable. Account receivables will be sorted from highest to lowest value’s from the results of the calculation aging schedule and simple additive weighting method. This system is using three criterion calculation are receivable values (40%), account receivable aging (35%), number of employee (25%) and finally can give visual appereance in the form of the best solutions using aging schedule and simple additive weighting method. The results of this research are finance staff can manage account receivable easily and the company can make decision quickly for clients who do not pay the invoices based on term of payment.
Integrated nutrient management for growth, yield and profitability of broccoli
Authors: Kayesh E , Sharker MS , Roni MS , Sarker U
Published: April 2019

A field experiment on broccoli taking the hybrid variety ‘Green Magic’ was conducted with seven treatments [T1 = 100% recommended dose of inorganic fertilizer(100-35-60-18-2-1.2 kg/ha of N-P-K-S-Zn-B+Cowdung (CD) @5 t/ha), T2 = 50% inorganic fertilizer recommended dose + Mustard Oil Cake(MOC) @ 1.5 t/ha, T3 = 50% inorganic fertilizer of recommended dose + CD @ 10 t/ha, T4 = 50% inorganic fertilizer of recommended dose + Poultry Manure (PM) @ 6 t/ha, T5 = 25% inorganic fertilizer of recommended dose + MOC @ 3 t/ha, T6 = 25% inorganic fertilizer of recommended dose + CD @ 15 t/ha, T7 = 25% inorganic fertilizer of recommended dose + PM @ 12 t/ha] at the Horticultural Research Farm of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur during the period from September 2015 to February 2016. The aim of the study was to standardize the organic manure and inorganic fertilizers of broccoli for proper growth and yield. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Deign with three replications. All the parameters studied were significantly influenced by different treatments. The maximum plant height (62.20 cm) and canopy spread (64.67 cm), maximum number of leaves/plant (30.23) and average size of leaves (738.1 cm2) and length of terminal head (15.57 cm) were found in T5 which was statistically similar with T7. The diameter of stems (3.87 cm), terminal head diameter (16.17 cm), terminal head weight/plant (424.6 g), number of lateral heads/plant (4.86), weight of lateral heads/plant (155.5 g), yield/plot (11.60 kg/6m2), yield (19.34 t/ha) were found the highest in T7 which was statistically similar with T5. Gross return and net return were the highest in T7and benefit cost ratio (BCR) was also maximum (3.64) in T7.

Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(1): 13-26, March 2019
Economic analysis of turmeric cultivation: evidence from Khagrachari district
Authors: Begum MEA , Miah MA Monayem , Rashid MA , Islam MT , Hossain MI
Published: April 2019

Turmeric is a good source of income for hilly people of Bangladesh. The study estimated the profitability and technical efficiency of turmeric cultivation in Khagrachhari district. In total 150 turmeric farms located in Khagrachari Sadar, Panchari and Matiranga Upazilas of Khagrachari district, were surveyed. Data were collected, using a pre-tested questionnaire during January, 2015. The study revealed that turmeric farming is a profitable farming with some dominating variable costs like seed (rhizome) and sowing, harvesting and carrying. As the net return was Tk. 112139 per hectare and the BCR of sampled farmers was 2.20, this indicates that turmeric farms with a BCR greater than 1 have greater benefits than costs as well as positive net benefits. Seed (rhizome) and fertilizer showed significant positive effects on the turmeric production in the stochastic frontier production model. Turmeric farming displayed a mean technical efficiency of 82%, which suggested a substantial 18% of potential output of turmeric can be recovered by removing inefficiency. Besides improving technical efficiency, potential also exists for raising turmeric production through higher education and extension services. For a land scarce country like Bangladesh this gain could help increase income and ensure better livelihood for the hilly farmers. The policy implication of the analysis is that investment in education and extension service would greatly improve technical efficiency that contribute to income of the hilly people.

Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(1): 43-58, March 2019
Profitability analysis of mango cultivation and its impact on farmer’s livelihood in some areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman MS , Khatun M , Miah MA Monayem
Published: April 2019

The study was carried out to investigate profitability of mango farming and to assess the impact of BARI Aam-3 mango variety production on the farmer’s livelihood in four mango growing districts namely Khagrachori, Bandorban, Naogaon, and Satkhira of Bangladesh during February to March, 2018. A total of 128 BARI Aam-3 growers were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and financial profitability analysis was used to analyze data. The net return for one hectare of mango orchard was Tk. 730233 for 6-7 years of BARI Aam-3 mango orchard. Net present value was estimated to Tk. 444397 for BARI Aam-3 which indicates that mango cultivation fetches higher returns. The estimated benefit cost ratio was 2.01 for BARI Aam-3 which ensures that investment in BARI Aam-3 is feasible for the mango farmers. The BARI Aam-3 mango cultivation was also found to be a profitable enterprise since internal rate of return was very high (83.075%). The results also reveal that human capital increased by 54.34%, 68% and 60.54%; physical capital increased by 48.17%, 58% and 50% as well as social capital increased by 28.50%, 43% and 45.95% of the small, medium and large farmers respectively due to cultivation of BARI Aam-3 mango variety. Therefore, it is highly recommended to spread the information of BARI Aam-3 cultivation as a profitable enterprise among the mango growers throughout the country.

Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(1): 139-152, March 2019
Effect of harvesting dates on the yield and tuber quality of processing potatoes
Authors: Sharkar M , Ahmed JU , Ahmed SF , Meraj SMZ Al , Din M. Mohi Ud
Published: April 2019

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of harvesting dates and variety on the yield and processing quality of potato tuber. Three processing potato varieties (BARI Alu-25, Asterix; BARI Alu-28, Lady Rosetta and BARI Alu-29, Courage) were used as test crops and they were harvested at different days after planting [80, 90, and 100 days after planting (DAP)]. The three processing potato varieties showed higher tuber yield of Grade A (9.12 t ha-1) and B (13.64 t ha-1). The highest tuber yield (Grade A+B) [29.62 t ha-1] and total tuber yield (35.97 t ha-1) was found in Courage at 90 and 100 DAP harvest, respectively. The variety Lady Rosetta attained the highest percent of processable tuber yield (86.8% of the total tuber yield), the maximum dry matter content (26.37%), specific gravity (1.102) at 90 DAP harvest and this variety also contained the highest mean starch content (111.75 mg g-1 FW) followed by Courage (111.17 mg g-1 FW) and Asterix (103.95 mg g-1 FW). Optimum dry matter content (24.07%), specific gravity (1.091), starch content (110.15 mg g-1 FW), processable tuber yield (26.62 t ha-1) and total tuber yield (32.76 t ha-1) was found at 90 DAP harvest and therefore, it could be mentioned as suitable harvesting date for processing purposes. Among the varieties, Lady Rosetta and Courage were found preferable potato varieties that could be used for processing of potato products.

Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(1): 179-193, March 2019
Current distribution of Nilgiri grass yellow Eurema nilgiriensis Yata (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), with an updated taxonomic key to Eurema of Western Ghats, India
Authors: Sujitha P. C. , Prasad G. , Nitin R. , Basu Dipendra Nath , Kunte Krushnamegh , Sadasivan Kalesh
Published: April 2019

Eurema nilgiriensis Yata, 1990, the Nilgiri grass yellow, was described from Nilgiris in southern India. There are not many published records of this species since its original description, and it was presumed to be a high-elevation endemic species restricted to its type locality. Based on the external morphology (wing patterns) as well as the male genitalia, the first confirmed records of the species from Agasthyamalais and Kodagu in the southern Western Ghats, is provided here. This report is a significant range extension for the species outside the Nilgiris, its type locality. Ecological data pertaining to this species as well as the field identification key to all known Eurema of Western Ghats are also presented.
Franklinothrips vespiformis Crawford (Thysanoptera: Aeolothripidae), a potential predator of the tea thrips, Scirtothrips bispinosus Bagnall in south Indian tea plantations
Authors: Mahendran P. , Radhakrishnan B.
Published: April 2019

During the surveys carried out for natural enemies of Scirtothrips bispinosus Bagnall in tea plantations, the predatory thrips Franklinothrips vespiformis Crawford was found preying on tea thrips in High ranges, Nilgiris and Central Travancore regions of south India. The life history and predatory potential of F. vespiformis were studied in the laboratory by providing different life stages of S. bispinosus as feed. Studies on life history revealed that F. vespiformis had six life stages with a greater potential for population increase at 25 Â°C. Adult stages of F. vespiformis, consumed more number of thrips than the larval instars. However, per day consumption was more in second instar larva than adult and first instar. All the active life stages of F. vespiformis except the non-feeding pupa preferred mostly first instar larvae for feeding followed by the second instar. Field observations revealed that increase in predator population coincided with the population increase of prey species. The results of the present study indicate F. vespiformis as an efficient predator against S. bispinosus and therefore it could be explored as a potential biocontrol agent in the management of tea thrips.
First report of Macrochenus guerinii (White 1858) (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) from Maharashtra, India
Authors: More S. V. , Prashant M. S.
Published: April 2019

The occurrence of Macrochenus guerinii (White 1858) (Lamiinae: Cerambycidae) is reported for first time from Maharashtra, India.
ANALISIS SEGMENTASI, TARGETING DAN POSITIONING MELALUI PROGRAM SIARANPADA RADIO MITRA 97.0 FM
Authors: Agustim Warter
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui perubahan lingkungan dalam mensuport factor-

faktor dalam pemasaran. Perubahan pola bisnis dari pasar penjual ke pasar pembeli dilakukan

oleh perusahaan dan harus mengadopsi keinginan dari konsumen. Berdasarkan kebutuhan

perusahaan dalam melakukan sekmentasi, target dan pembagian konsumen dilakukan dengan

cara program penyiaran yang diberikan kepada konsumen dengan berbedaan karakteristik

yang berbeda. Penelitian ini bertuan untuk mengetahui segmentasi, taget dan posisi (STP).

Dan untuk mengetahui implementasi yang dilakukan oleh Radio Mitra 97,0 FM Batu.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode diskriptif dengan merefleksikan STP. Dari hasil analisis

diketahui bahwa Radio Mitra FM melayani pasar yang luas dan membagi pelanggan

diberbagai segmen yang berbeda
Mampukah Kinerja Keuangan Memediasi Pengaruh Mekanisme Corporate Governance Terhadap Pengungkapan Modal Intelektual?
Authors: Rahayuni Nastiti , Solikhah Badingatus , Wahyudin Agus
Published: April 2019

ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh mekanisme Corporate Governance terhadap pengungkapan modal intelektual melalui kinerja keuangan sebagai variabel intervening. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 137 perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2011-2014. Metode pemilihan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive samplingdan terpilih 124 unit analisis. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis jalur (path analysis) dengan alat bantu IBM SPSS 21.Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa kepemilikan manajerial dan proporsi komisaris independen tidak berpengaruh langsung terhadap pengungkapan modal intelektual, sedangkan kepemilikan institusional, ukuran komite audit, dan kinerja keuangan berpengaruh positif terhadap pengungkapan modal intelektual. Hasil juga menunjukkan bahwa kinerja keuangan mampu menjembatani pengaruh tidak langsung antara kepemilikan manajerial, kepemilikan institusional, proporsi komisaris independen, dan ukuran komite audit terhadap pengungkapan modal intelektual.  ABSTRACTThe aim of this study to test the effect of Corporate Governance Mechanism on the Intellectual Capital Disclosure through Financial Performance as intervening variable. The population of this paper is 137banking companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2011 to 2014.The sampling technique used a purposive sampling and produced124unit analyses.The data was analizedusing path analysis with IBM SPSS software version 21.The result of this paper indicated that the manajerial ownership and proportion of independent commisioner does not affect the Intellectual Capital Disclosure directly, but institusional ownership, audit committee size, and financial performance have positive effecton Intellectual Capital Disclosure. On the other hand, the result show that financial performance is able to mediate the indirect effect of manajerial ownership, institusional ownership, proportion of independent commisioner, and audit committee on Intellectual Capital Disclosure. Keywords : Intellectual Capital Disclosure, Corporate Governance, Financial Performance
Chemical Compositions of African Trade Bracelets (Manillas) via Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence
Authors: Kuntz Mike , Ferguson Jennifer , Iduma Vincent , Kuzava Renee , Benvenuto Mark
Published: April 2019

Sixteen small, west African trade bracelets called manillas, and one large, African trade bracelet referred to as a king manilla based on its size, were analyzed via energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry and compared for the following elements: copper, zinc, tin, lead, antimony, and arsenic. The composition of the bracelets varied widely in the amount of lead present, especially when compared to the official amounts of lead allowed by the various manufacturing concerns. The king manilla showed a markedly different chemistry than the sixteen smaller manillas, consistent with the belief such large manillas were not manufactured in the same location as the small.
The Funeral Ritual for a Deceased Relative: The Factors Which Respectively Decrease and Increase the Distress of the Bereaved
Authors: Ozbič Polona
Published: April 2019

The funeral ceremony is an event designed for the wider community. The bereaved has to process the funeral ceremony by itself as well as various events connected with it. Since these can be experienced either as a source of additional stress or as a support which relieves distress, it is important to study the influence of those factors on the bereavement process. Our research included 18 bereaved individuals of both genders who suffered after they had lost a close family member (partner, parent, child) from various causes within one to two years prior to the interview. An in-depth structured interview was carried out with every participant on the following three topics: the organisation and execution of the funeral; the presence of other people at the funeral; the dress code at and after the funeral. According to our research, the most common factors that relieve distress are: knowing the wishes of the deceased about the desired form of the funeral, large numbers of people attending the funeral, and the possibility for the bereaved to choose the dress colour code at and after the funeral. On the other hand, the stress of the bereaved may be exacerbated during the funeral by not having enough time to say farewell, by the undertakers’ insensitivity and blunders, and by the pressure of the environment to wear mourning.
The Infinity of the Remake
Authors: Toth Erik
Published: April 2019

Dracula is back among us, and so is the remake. The term denotes a new film recorded on the basis of another, earlier film. There have been many such cases in the film repertories of the recent decades. Since the concept of the remake has not been fully explored, the paper focuses on its role instead, presenting several theories which touch – directly or indirectly – on the explanations for this phenomenon. The analysis focuses on the causes and conditions necessary for the emergence of the remake (repetition) within society. The origins of the remake are attributed to the phenomenon of repetition as a condition for the legitimacy and occurrence of the remake, both within society and, consequently, within the film sphere.
The Academic Career of Nikolai Fedorovich Preobrazhensky (1893–1970)
Authors: Oset Željko
Published: April 2019

The article presents the efforts of Nikolai Fedorovich Preobrazhensky, a young and little known Russian scholar, for an academic career at the University of Ljubljana. After the First World War Preobrazhensky decided not to return to Russia, where the Bolshevik revolution had broken out. Encouraged by the goodwill of Slovenian scholars, especially Rajko Nahtigal, whom he had met in Graz, he decided to realise his youthful dream of an academic career at the newly founded University of Ljubljana. But despite his efforts and repeated attempts, his intentions never completely materialised. Unsuccessful attempts at habilitation at the University of Ljubljana, where he taught practical Russian language classes, were an enormous blow to his self-esteem. He succeeded as late as 1958, after he had already been habilitated at the School of Arts in Zadar and decided to leave Slovenia, which became after World War I his second homeland.
Eyes on the Ground and Eyes in the Sky. Satellite and Participatory Surveillance: Photography in Sudan
Authors: Babnik Jan
Published: April 2019

The paper analyses the project of participatory surveillance (Ears and Eyes of God, 2009–ongoing) and on the satellite surveillance project (The Satellite Sentinel Project, 2010–2015) in the border area between South and North Sudan. Both projects try to raise awareness of atrocities being committed in this region by various belligerent parties fighting for control over the region and both advocate for the benefit of the civilian communities affected. The paper addresses and analyses the power of photography to deter, advocate, and provide evidence. It analyses the difference between explicit, first-hand visualisation and implied, indicative visualisation of the two projects. It argues that understanding the role of photography in contemporaneity in general (and in these two cases in particular) the investigation should turn away from the questions of re-presentation and focus more closely on the logic of the photographing itself (the act of photography) and its possibility of structuring the reality.
Europocentric Dominance of the West over the East
Authors: Pucelj Maja , Štante Nadja Furlan
Published: April 2019

This paper presents an overview of the chosen historical events that led to the current distribution of the power between the two diametric poles - the West and the East, and consequently contributed to a negative evaluation of the Muslims and stereotyping them as others. Eurocentric mentality became even more evident during the time of the modern migrations, by which we primarily have in mind the influx of the refugees and migrants mainly from the Middle East and North Africa, which occurred in the recent years. The contribution highlights the exceptional importance of the historical events that led up to the fact that the Muslims, who live in the West, as well as refugees and migrants, which came from the Middle East and North Africa in recent years, are perceived as others in the West, are strongly negatively evaluated and are faced with the rise of the hate speech, Islamophobia and difficulties in order to integrate into society.
Globalization and Cultural Identity of Art Works
Authors: Carter Curtis
Published: April 2019

Works of art are properly characterized as cultural objects, as opposed to being merely physical or perceptual objects. As cultural objects, works of art can be embodied in physical objects, but they require properties that physical objects do not necessarily possess, such as being intentionally composed in some artistic medium in a particular historic context informed by ideas, values, and technical skills and means offered by the culture. Works of art retain their identity in important respects, but may also undergo change when transferred from one culture to another. The identity of a work may be enriched and expanded to incorporate features acquired as a result of its being interpreted in a new cultural setting. An expanded and clarified account of culture is required to give a fuller characterization of the cultural properties that comprise works of art and to support the view that cultural identity in some sense transcends a culture of origin. Culture is a multi-phased concept involving at least three related elements. First, there are the particular art cultures consisting of art-making and their attending strategies of interpretation found in the art worlds of various societies. Secondly, the culture of a people consists of the broader societal, political, economic, religious, ideological, and other practices that define a culture. An additional element is world or global culture consisting of the features of art that enable people from diverse cultures to interpret and appreciate art from other cultures. Within these frameworks, the identity of art works is open and cumulative, with the result that they continuously acquire new properties over the duration of their existence.
Determinants of English as language choice among Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC) in Makassar, Indonesia
Authors: Rijal Andi Samsu , Putri Andi Mega Januarti
Published: April 2019

The essence of language is human activity. Communication with language is carried out through two basic human activities; speaking and listening during the interaction in a group of people. Immigrants in Makassar city communicate with immigrant communities and Makassar people. They used English and Indonesia to communicate with others. The aims of this article were to find out determinant factors of English as language choice among Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC) in Makassar and why they used English as their language choice to communicate with other people out of them. The data were taken from UMC in the shelter under the auspices of Makassar’s Social Office and in the public area of Makassar. This research was a qualitative approach; it was from a sociolinguistic perspective and focuses its analysis with the language choice among UMC. This research showed that most immigrants chose English as their language choice since they were in Makassar because they have acquired better than other international language and it has been mastered naturally by doing social interaction among themselves and people outside their community. UMC had more difficulties to socialize with Indonesian than the adult of Immigrants. Other than their lack of language mastery, they also have the anxiety to adapt to other immigrants and Makassar people. English was used by UMC to show their status as a foreigner who lived in a multicultural situation. Language becomes a power for a human being and it becomes a social identity for language user in one community. During the interaction of UMC in Makassar city, the role of English as an International language is shown.
How Can The Nanomaterial Surfaces Be Highly Cleaned?
Authors: Phuong Pham Viet
Published: April 2019

The induced contaminations (e.g polymer residues or impurities in air) on nanomaterial surfaces have been a serious problem to probe their intrinsic properties and for unique applications in surface chemistry, electronic, and optoelectronic. The polymer residues still presented on chemical vapor deposited graphene surface after its wet transfer (e.g. poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)) on the arbitrary substrates tends to cause problems such as electrical degradation and unwanted intentional doping. Polymer residues (e.g PMMA), defects, and other contaminations are commonly leaving the thin layers or the particles as residues on nanomaterials.
An Assessment of Parents-Adolescents Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters between Evelyn Hone College Lecturers and their Adolescent Children, Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Haakonde Titus , Chisumbe Sampa , Chibwe Mary , Iwol Kennedy
Published: April 2019

Background: One of the neglected issues in our society today, is effective communication between parents and adolescents on matters of Sex and Reproductive Health. This problem has saliently exposed the adolescents to the risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and teenage pregnancies as well as engaging in drug and substance abuse. As such, this study aimed at assessing the extent of parent-adolescents communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) matters among the Lecturers at Evelyn Hone College and their children.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey study design was used in which 85 respondents were conveniently recruited into the study. Data collection was through pre-tested semi structured questionnaires. Analysis of data was done using SPSS version18 and graphs were generated using Microsoft Excel.
Results: The study revealed that parents were not very much willing to offer SRH education to their adolescent children. They preferred having their children being taught SRH education by non-family members rather than themselves. Additionally, it was further shown that parents were initiators of SRH discussions in a home and not children. Further, it was also revealed that adolescents who had ever received SRH education from their parents were less likely to be promiscuous as compared to those who lacked such education. It was however noted that most female lecturers spent much of their time educating their children in SRH than their male counterparts.
Conclusion: The findings suggested that parenthood and gender play key roles in the communication of SRH matters between parents and adolescent children. As it was seen that female Lecturers spent much time communicating with their adolescent children on SRH issues than the male Lecturers. However, there is need to create avenues other than a home where adolescents will be able to openly discuss and share experiences about SRH especially with the guidance of a parent.
An Assessment of the Adequacy of Clinical Communication between Clinicians and Radiographers on the Quality of Diagnostic Ultrasound Reports: A Case of the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Nampungwe Helen , Munsanje Foster , Haakonde Titus
Published: April 2019

Background: Clear clinical communication between clinicians and radiographers in confirming of clinical information remains key in the provision of quality healthcare. As per procedure, clinicians make a clinical diagnosis and thereafter, request the radiographers to carry out sonographic examinations and produce Diagnostic Ultrasound Reports (DURs) based on the clinician’s request. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the adequacy of clinical communication between clinicians and radiographers on the quality of DURs at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. A total of 40 Clinicians were conveniently recruited into the study while 12 radiographers were purposefully sampled. Two types of special semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires were administered. Each type was to a specific professional discipline, i.e. clinicians or radiographers. Data analysis was done using Social Statistical Packages for Social Scientist Version 22. Results: The study revealed that it was a common practice for the radiographers to receive requests from the clinicians demanding for repeat of the DURs. Clinical meetings between clinicians and radiographers were irregularly held. Less than a quarter of the clinicians lacked specialized training in Diagnostic Ultrasound. The study further revealed that practitioners’ gender had no effect on the adequacy of communication between clinicians and radiographers while qualifications and work experience had effect. Conclusion: The study showed that communication between clinicians and radiographers at the UTH was inadequate. The major causes to this inadequacy included the use of unstandardized radiological request forms and lack of regular clinical meetings.
Multiformity and Economic Importance of True Brachyuran Crabs
Authors: Rana Saroj
Published: April 2019

The brachyuran crabs are diversified and widely distributed habitant throughout the world, apart from Antarctica, they are reported from all the niches of network. They are dominant in all over estuaries and found in unfathomable depths of the Ocean down to 6000m and in the high mountains up to 3500 m above the sea level.Numerous species have evolved to lead terrestrial habitats. Mostly are in fresh water, and some of these crabs have evolved to survive as phytotelms, inside empty shells of the snails, within corals "symbiotically" or "commensally" and reported from alpine, caves and desert as well. Their sizes range from 2mm to 5.5mm; the weight ranges from few milligrams up to 19 kg. The fishery of the spanner crab, (Ranina ranina) has been thriving since World War II. People use crabs to cure different diseases: stomachache; liver and lungs diseases; healing wound; osteoporosis; and epilepsy and reproductive malfunction in women. This review aimed to find diversity and economic importance of crabs, which resulted positive and negative approaches. The crabs are multi-useful with diversified habitats, sizes and utility. Hence, it is suggested that the government should incorporate this in health care system into the existing one to ensure proper development and binding ethno-medicine in Nepal.
The Effect of Social Media on the Spelling Ability of Students: A Case Study of Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola
Authors: Wilson Fredrick
Published: April 2019

This research investigates social media effect on the spelling abilities of students of Federal College of Education Yola. The study is significant because it helped in unveiling the negative effect of social media on students spelling abilities. The intents of the study are to examine the effect of social media on the student’s spelling ability, to find out the nature of effect social media have on students spelling ability, to determine the number of hours spent by students on social networking activities every day and to determine how social media usage has affected students spelling ability. The social learning theory was adopted as the theoretical framework. Survey was the research method used, using questionnaire as the instrument which was conveniently and accidentally distributed among respondents in the levels. The study established that virtual platforms (social media) have negative effects on the spelling ability of students. Students expend excessive period on social media events than their academics especially the effect on the spelling ability of students during examination, when writing letters and using social media platform such as Whatsapp, Twitter and Facebook. The research generalized that the usage of social media by students affects their spelling ability negatively more especially when writing examination and letters, which in turn affects conventional way of writing. The study however recommends that more time should be channeled and spent on productive academic engagement and institutions should come up with ways of harnessing such virtual platforms academically in order to enhance students spelling ability since they are so addicted to social media.
One to Many: A Framework for Scaling Risk Mitigation Assurance
Authors: Bigley Joel
Published: April 2019

The lack of vulnerability control leads to organizational harm in global businesses when the exploitation of a weakness occurs. How can a global supply chain protect itself from vulnerabilities that can damage their brand and their physical property? In this qualitative case study the author shows how a multi-site corporation can use a method to learn what the vulnerabilities are in a single facility and use a framework to methodically scale the controls needed to mitigate vulnerabilities across the supply chain. This framework allows leadership to keep cost in mind so that the highest vulnerabilities are mitigated as a priority. A team of security experts was used to capture data in framework used for analysis. This framework was then used strategically to reduce the overall risk of threat vectors in the global organization.
Bacteriological Prevalence of Tuberculosis Among Children Seen in Health Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Joseph Attah Caleb , Stephen Oguche , Daniel Egah , Mathilda Banwat , Godwin Adgidzi , Tokit Nandi Ishaya
Published: April 2019

Background: Tuberculosis, a disease of significant public health importance remains a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally. Under-reporting of new cases is a major setback in the correct estimate of the global burden of pediatric TB. Data on pediatric TB from TB-endemic countries being limited. It is recommended that continuous research be conducted to ascertain and better understand the magnitude of the problem and to provide reliable, timely and cost-efficient information for action.
Objective: This study was undertaken to determine the bacteriological prevalence of tuberculosis and TB-HIV co-infection among children seen in health facilities in Nasarawa state, North-Central Nigeria.
Subjects and Method: The study subjects consisted of one hundred and fifty (150) children aged 18 months to 15 years who were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Data, was obtained from their care-givers using interviewer administered questionnaires. The study subjects had their sputum or gastric aspirates samples collected for acid-fast bacilli microscopy and culture. Blood samples were taken for HIV screening. Data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 17.0.
Results: The ages of the subjects averaged 9.12±4.66 years and majority of them were females with male to female ratio of 0.92:1. The prevalence of tuberculosis found among them by microscopy and culture are 16.7% and 30.0% respectively while the prevalence of definite TB case was 32% which is 5.5 times higher than the reported national average. The prevalence of 10.0% for TB-HIV co-infection was also found among the study subjects.
Conclusion: There is a high burden of pediatric TB in Nasarawa State (higher than average national prevalence). This study can be extended to six Geopolitical regions of Nigeria, to find out the true situation nationwide.
La etnoeducación afrocolombiana: Entre saberes y prácticas en el norte del Cauca
Authors: Díaz Sánchez Edisson
Published: April 2019

El propósito de este artículo producto de investigación, es conocer los saberes y prácticas escolares que se están desarrollando desde la Etnoeducación afrocolombiana en algunos municipios del norte del departamento del Cauca-Colombia. Los referentes teóricos y epistémicos se plantean desde los bosquejos del pensamiento decolonial y la epistemología del Sur. La metodología investigativa utilizada para este trabajo de campo de investigación social con enfoque e instrumentos cualitativos y desde la etnografía al servicio de la etnometodología, permitió reconocer el contexto socio-político, la cultura, los saberes y las prácticas de los entornos educativos de la región nortecaucana dentro de las actividades escolares y organizacionales de la Afroetnoeducación, con lo cual se realiza un aporte al acervo cultural inmaterial de los pueblos afrodescendientes; además de reconocer la importancia de una educación incluyente, con el fin de promover la tolerancia hacia la diversidad y la convivencia pacífica dentro y fuera de la escuela.
Incorporación de tecnologías en la enseñanza de las matemáticas: Actitudes del estudiantado universitario
Authors: Flores López William Oswaldo
Published: April 2019

En esta investigación se han analizado las actitudes del estudiantado universitario ante la incorporación de tecnologías en la enseñanza de las matemáticas. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo sustentado en un diseño descriptivo donde se suministró una escala de actitud a una muestra de 106 estudiantes universitarios de la Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense. Los resultados indican que el estudiantado siente gusto y motivación al tener experiencias matemáticas con tecnologías; que hombres y mujeres proveniente de los grados en informática, ingeniería civil y matemática poseen las mismas actitudes; y que la edad entre 17 y 20 años es determinante por el gusto y motivación que siente el estudiantado en aprender matemáticas con tecnologías. Se concluye que incorporar tecnología en la enseñanza de las matemáticas contribuye a la actitud del estudiantado hacia las matemáticas.