bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A universidade brasileira que gradua em tradução seria uma tradutaria?
Authors: Pungartnik Claudia , Beato Zelina
Published: June 2020

Os Estudos da Tradução ao tratarem teoricamente da tradução, do original e do perfil de tradutor que emerge dessas reflexões e metodologias, têm necessariamente implicações que refletem na formação do tradutor. Esta pesquisa investigou o tratamento dicotômico dado às disciplinas teóricas e práticas constantes nos currículos de graduação em Tradução em 09 universidades brasileiras, e buscou refletir sobre o papel secundário destinado às disciplinas teóricas para a formação do tradutor. O resultado encontrado apontou um perfil de universidade que busca preparar o tradutor para responder às expectativas do mercado de trabalho. Como resultado dessa reflexão, podemos pensar na formação do tradutor como de um jovem aprendiz em uma alfaiataria, a tradução vista como processo sistematizado e a instituição conceberia o tradutor como um aprendiz que deve bem manipular instrumentos, exercendo seu ofício artesanal. Como em uma tradutaria, o tradutor deve ser treinado até que se torne espontâneo, natural, impecável como uma peça de arte. Dada a complexidade dos processos tradutórios que emergem das reflexões teóricas, a formação do tradutor deve levar em conta a tradução a partir das conexões que podem ser estabelecidas entre teoria e prática e o tradutor levado a refletir sobre sua prática, mais consciente do seu papel ético e de sua responsabilidade autoral.
Desconstruindo a linguagem da/na tradição: um novo olhar para a tradução
Authors: Ferreira Élida Paulina , Silva Fábio Pereira da
Published: June 2020

Discutiremos problemas de representação na e pela linguagem, relacionando-os à desconstrução do signo saussuriano, à promessa de escrita fonética e à impossibilidade de tradução como cópia ou de reprodução enquanto tal de outro texto. Abordaremos a desconstrução da concepção de linguagem como mera representação da realidade e de seus impactos sobre a noção de escrita e de tradução, que é o nosso principal objeto de reflexão.
ANALISIS CEMARAN Staphylococcus aureus PADA MAKANAN JAJANAN DI SEKOLAH DASAR KECAMATAN TAMPAN PEKANBARU
Authors: Kartini Sri
Published: June 2020

Makanan jajanan banyak digemari oleh anak-anak Sekolah Dasar, namun mereka tidak menyadari bahaya yang ditimbulkan oleh minuman jajanan yang tidak higienis,salah satunya bakteri Staphylococcus aureus. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi Staphylococcus aureus pada minuman jajanan yang dijual di SDN 147 dan SDN 188 Kelurahan Air Putih Kecamatan Tampan Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kultur atau penanaman pada media pengkayaan, dilanjutkan dengan penanaman pada media Brain Heart Infusion (BHI). Koloni yang tumbuh pada media tersebut diuji Pewarnaan Gram, Agar Darah menggunakan media Blood Agar Plate (BAP), uji Katalase, Tes Stephaurex dan uji pada media Manitol Salt Agar (MSA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa koloni yang tumbuh pada media Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) dari 10 sampel 6 sampel positif yang terlihat dari warna keruh, Pewarnaan Gram negatif, uji Agar Darah negatif, Katalase negatif, tes Stephaurex negatif, dan yang tumbuh pada media MSA adalah koloni berwarna kuning cerah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dari 10 sampel yang diteliti terdapat 6 sampel yang positif tidak  mengandung bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED RESEARCH SYSTEM FOR STUDYING THE PROCESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Authors: Blaschinskaya Oksana , Kobozev Vladimir , Patrushev Konstantin
Published: June 2020

An example of the development of an automated research system for studying the process of environmental pollution, an integral part of which is the mathematical calculation of the concentration of pollutants.
DATABASES IN CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Zasuhina Ol'ga , Saharovskaya Kristina
Published: June 2020

The possibilities of database management systems and database development using cloud technologies are considered.
MODERNIZATION OF THE LABORATORY STAND «INDUSTRIAL LEVEL SENSORS»
Authors: Kobozev Vladimir , Zhur Anastasiya
Published: June 2020

The structural scheme of the existing laboratory stand for the study of methods for level for the purpose of its modernization and implementation in the educational process.
METEOROLOGICAL INDICATORS MODEL TO DETERMINE HEAT CONSUMPTION OF HEATING SYSTEMS
Authors: Zelenina Anna , Kuz'min Sergey
Published: June 2020

A model of meteorological indicators of the external climate to determine the heat consumption of the heating system has been proposed
MODEL OF THE COST OF HEAT PUMPS
Authors: Ivshina Nadezhda , Kuz'min Sergey
Published: June 2020

A mathematical model of estimating the cost of heat pumps for heat-consuming building systems is presented.
MODELING TRANSPORT FLOWS UNDER CONDITIONS OF A LOADED STREET-ROAD NETWORK
Authors: Lebedeva Ol'ga
Published: June 2020

Managing urban networks during traffic congestion requires the use of a dynamic model that allows you to simulate real situations with traffic flows with long queues and responses. To conduct experimental research in this area, it is possible to use a mesoscopic system for simulating traffic with calibration and taking into account the characteristics of the road. All supply and demand parameters (use of detectors, travel time) must be calibrated at the same time. In this study, calibration was performed using the route selection model, given overlapping routes
INFLUENCE TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL INDICATORS OF FUNCTIONING OF AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT ON ITS PRODUCTIVITY
Authors: Poltavskaya Yuliya
Published: June 2020

An assessment of the efficiency of freight traffic, based on the determination of the dependence of productivity on technical and operational performance indicators of road transport.
DESCRIPTIONAL ANALYSIS OF ABSTRACT AND SIMULATION MODELS USED IN TRANSPORT PLANNING
Authors: Eliseenko Anastasiya , Poltavskaya Yuliya
Published: June 2020

Abstract and simulation models are analyzed; examples of areas of their application in transport planning are given
SIMULATION OF A SINGLE-PHASE TWO- LEVEL AUTONOMOUS VOLTAGE INVERTER WITH THE PULSE WIDTH MODULATION
Authors: Dunaev Mihail , Dovudov Sarfaroz
Published: June 2020

The work is devoted to modeling the circuit of a single-phase two-level the autonomous inverter of the voltage with pulse-width modulation in the MATLAB environment. Pulse-width modulation generation unit developed. Static characteristics of the converter are obtained. With the help of a set of measuring instruments, the efficiency of the сonverter is measured under nominal operating conditions.
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH-SPEED TRAINS ON TRACTION MODES
Authors: Kryukov Andrey , Bezridnyy Evgeniy , Kryukov Aleksandr
Published: June 2020

The results of computer studies aimed at analyzing the effect of high-speed trains on the performance indicators of railway power supply systems are presented. Modeling was carried out during the movement of passenger trains with sectional speeds of 230 and 60 km / h. It is shown that a sharp increase in the speed of movement leads to a six-fold increase in currents in the contact wires and a decrease in voltage at the current receivers by two kilovolts. Current loads during the movement of high-speed trains become pulsed
MODELING OF LONG POWER LINES EQUIPPED WITH INSTALLATIONS OF LONGITUDINAL COMPENSATION
Authors: Kryukov Andrey , Gegel' Dmitriy
Published: June 2020

The results of computer studies of long-distance transmission modes of 500 kV, equipped with a longitudinal compensation unit, shunt reactors and a controlled source of reactive power are presented. It is shown that in the presence of all of the above devices, the relative losses of active power at the main section of the power transmission line are reduced by half compared with situations of their absence.
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE BASIS OF ENERGY SIMULATORS
Authors: Nasyrov Rinat , Semenov Sergey , Konovalov Yuriy
Published: June 2020

Priority areas for the implementation of projects to create virtual simulators in the electric power industry during its digital transformation have been identified. Various options for using digital doubles of substations to develop professional competencies and skills of operational personnel are considered.
INFLUENCE OF SUSPENSION OF WIRES ON THE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD OF A HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE
Authors: Seredkin Dmitriy
Published: June 2020

The conditions of electromagnetic safety on the route of a high-voltage power line are considered, taking into account the sag of the wire. As a result of modeling in the Fazonord software package, it was shown that taking into account the sag of the power line wire causes a significant change in the electric and magnetic fields at a normalized height
ABOUT EXISTENCE MODEL COMPANION
Authors: Chihachev Sergey
Published: June 2020

Found syntactic conditions sufficient for the existence model companion inductive theory.
SPECIAL EVALUATION OF THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE APPARATUS PREPARATION OF RAW MATERIALS, VACATION OF SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS AT EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION
Authors: Gerasimovich German , Filippova Tamara
Published: June 2020

Based on the analysis of the protocols for measuring harmful factors, the main harmful factors that negatively affect the health of the apparatchik are identified. Recommendations are given for their reduction in pilot production.
REGIONAL BACKGROUND MORBIDITY AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF A ZONE HEALTH TYPE
Authors: Prusakova Aleksandra , Prusakov Valeriy
Published: June 2020

The background morbidity of children in the Irkutsk region as a zonal subtype of health is considered. Background indicators of the risk of morbidity and local health options will provide a pathological panorama in the area of the risk of the overall morbidity of the child population.
LABOR CONDITIONS OF KITCHEN WORKERS ON THE EXAMPLE OF A PIZZERIA
Authors: Prusakova Aleksandra , Kuznecov Aleksandr
Published: June 2020

The working conditions of kitchen workers in a pizzeria are considered. The factors of the working environment that exceed regulatory levels were identified: microclimate, electromagnetic fields and working conditions of workers correspond to harmful ones.
EXPOSURE OF NOISE ON HUMAN HEALTH
Authors: Rodovikova Anzhelika , Igumen'scheva Viktoriya , Sitosanova Ol'ga
Published: June 2020

The article deals with the negative exposure of noise on health of the man.
LABOR PROTECTION - 2020
Authors: S'emschikov Sergey
Published: June 2020

Changes in labor protection legislation in 2020 are considered.
MAIN PRINCIPLES OF A COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH
Authors: Sitosanova Ol'ga
Published: June 2020

The article deals with the main principles of a communicative approach: speech orientation, situationality, novelty, personality-oriented communication and modeling
CULTURAL SPACE OF THE IRKUTSK REGION AS A RESOURCE FOR THE «ECONOMY OF IMPRESSIONS»
Authors: Zarubina Yuliya
Published: June 2020

The article describes the features and key resources of the "impression economy". The author substantiates the development of the "impression economy" model through the use of competitive advantages and the cultural potential of the territory
GAMIFICATION AS THE TRAINING METHOD OF STAFF
Authors: Konovalov Yuriy , Ohotina Dar'ya
Published: June 2020

This article examines a new tool for staff training – gamification, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as methods for implementing this tool in the personnel training system. Developing of a game situation in the training of employees helps them to be prepared for various situations in the real workflow in the future. Such training becomes more and more relevant with the emergence of a "new generation" of employees. It makes the learning process more interesting, less scientific, and more technologically equipped.
MODERNIZATION OF JET-FORMING NOZZLES IN HYDRAULIC CUTTERS AT DELAYED COKING PLANTS
Authors: Evdokimenko Dmitriy , Dement'ev Anatoliy , Podoplelov Evgeniy
Published: June 2020

The paper analyzes various jet-forming nozzles of hydraulic torches at pressures up to 28 MPa. On the basis of the analysis, a modernized design of the jet-forming nozzle is presented, which is currently implemented in modern hydraulic cutters.
FEATURES OF FORMATION OF TARIFFS IN THE MARKET OF CELLULAR SERVICES
Authors: Filimonova Yuliya
Published: June 2020

The features of the cellular communications market are highlighted, the pricing methods for cellular services are identified
IMPROVING RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF CONDENSERREFRIGERATOR OF SLOW COKING PLANT
Authors: Ciomik Artem , Scherbin Sergey
Published: June 2020

During the analysis of the slow coking plant, the problem of depressurization of the condenser-refrigerator was revealed for cooling the trap oil product, hydrocarbon gas
QUANTUM-CHEMICAL STUDY OF THE MECHANISM OF REACTION OF BENZOELACETHYLENE WITH DISELENOMALONAMIDE
Authors: Chirkina Elena
Published: June 2020

According to the results of a quantum chemical study in the framework of the electron density functional theory using the В3LYP/6-311++G (d, p) method, a theoretical mechanism of the reaction of benzoylacetylene with dyselenomalonamide is proposed. It was shown that the reaction includes the following stages: nucleophilic addition of the selenoamide fragment to the electrondeficient -carbon atom of benzoylacetylene with the formation of ketovinyl selenide and further intramolecular cyclization of the mono-derivative due to nucleophilic addition of the second selenium atom of the selenol group of the reagent via the same -carbon with the formation of a heterocyclic product.
STIMULATING AND TOXIC EFFECTS OF COPPER AND COBALT NANOPOWDERS ON RICE SEEDLINGS
Authors: Obidina I. V. , Churilov G. I. , Polischuk S. D. , Tarara A. Yu. , Gomozova S. S. , Rybin N. B. , Ampleeva L. E.
Published: June 2020

Metal nanopowders have a stimulating effect on the growth and development of plants. The biological activity of nanoparticles depends on size, concentration, and chemical composition. Nanoparticles require further study because they have a wide range of applications in medicine and agriculture. Being biocompatible, copper and cobalt can play the role of growth stimulant, are not toxic and can be used for contact with living systems. The object of study was rice, as an economically important culture. The study addressed the effect of cobalt and copper nanoparticles on the germination and development of rice seedlings. The optimal concentration of ultrafine solutions of these nanopowders for pre-sowing treatment of seeds was determined. Although copper and cobalt have different chemical nature, the nanoparticles show similar impact and doze-dependent effect. Minimum concentrations of the nanoparticles had a positive effect on the morphological and biometric indicators of sprouts. The activity of oxidase enzymes was measured and it showed a reversible nature of oxidative stress. An increase in superoxide dismutase activity and a decrease in catalase activity by less than 30% indicates the stress resistance of rice sprouts and the absence of phytotoxic effects of the nanopowders. The presence of these metals in the seedling homogenate was determined to define the toxic effect. The electron microscopic analysis of the partition of metals in the tissues of experimental plants did not reveal significant deviations from control values. The experiments were performed using scientific equipment of Regional Center for Collective Use of Probe Microscopy in Ryazan State Radio Engineering University.
Formulation & Evaluation of a Microsphere Loaded Topical Gel for Acne vulgaris containing Benzoyl Peroxide
Authors: Khan Azhar Danish , Sharma Neeru , Upadhyay Vipul , Singh Brij Pal , Tripathi Sanjiv
Published: June 2020

Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a first-line topical treatment in acne vulgaris. It is commonly used in topical formulations for the treatment of acne and athletes foot. Skin irritation is a common side effect, and it has been shown that controlled release of BPO from a delivery system to the skin could reduce the side effect while reducing percutaneous absorption. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to produce Eudragit L 100 microparticles containing BPO which were able to control the release of BPO to the skin. Microspheres were prepared by Solvent Evaporation Technique. Microspheres are optimized on the basis of their properties like Entrapment efficiency, % drug loading, % yield & Particle size. Polymers Ethyl cellulose, Eudragit L100, Eudragit RS 100 were used in the formulations of Microspheres & the optimized batch incorporate in Gel preparation.
Evaluating the Impact of Pharmacists on Clinical Outcomes and Adherence in Patients with Mental Illness: A Literature Review
Authors: Mekeel Dalia
Published: June 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the role of pharmacists in improving clinical outcomes and adherence to psychotropic medications in patients with mental illness. The majority of patients tend to stop taking their medications due to the delayed effects or adverse events. It has been established that pharmacists have a positive effect on patients’ clinical outcomes in different chronic disease states other than mental illness. There is also a stigma associated with how comfortable pharmacists are on counseling patients about psychotropic medications. This literature review will evaluate the level of pharmacists’ involvement in treating patients with mental illness as well as strategies used to achieve persistence and compliance with therapy.
Methods: A PubMed search was conducted to identify articles related to mental illness and pharmacists. MeSH terms included “antidepressants”, “adherence”, “pharmacists”, and “bipolar disorder”. A free-text search was conducted using the same terms and to search for the most updated American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines. The National Institute of Mental Health database was searched for current mental health statistics in the United States. Collectively, 62 results returned for the MeSh search. This review included studies on adults with mental disorders who were evaluated by pharmacists for adherence and clinical outcomes between the years of 1995-2019. The results of five clinical trials assessing the role of pharmacists in adherence to psychotropic medications will be discussed in this literature review.
Results: The clinical trials included in this review showed a statistically significant increase in adherence to psychotropic medications associated with pharmacists’ interventions. The results were not statistically significant for the clinical outcomes in most studies but presented positive improvements in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Canales et al. results showed that patients receiving pharmacists’ interventions in the inpatient setting had >30% improved clinical outcomes measured by different rating scales. The results of Valenstein et al. study conducted at Veteran Affairs clinics were statistically significant for adherence improvement presented by a 25% increase in medication possession ratio. Aljumah et al. clinical trial had a 18% increase in adherence associated with pharmacist interventions. The EMDADER-TAB trial resulted in a statistically significant decrease in ER visits, significant improvement of the depression symptoms, and overall improvement of severity of symptoms.
Conclusion: Mental illness should be treated as any other medical condition that requires interventions whenever clinical outcomes are not optimal. Pharmacists have the skills to evaluate clinical symptoms of different psychiatric disorders as well as the knowledge on therapeutic treatments necessary for the optimization of medication use.
Hemophagocytic syndrome in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus: A study of 15 consecutive patients
Authors: Suárez-Hormiga Laura , Jaén-Sánchez María-Nieves , Verdugo-Espinosa Edwin-Andrés , Carranza-Rodríguez Cristina , Hernández-Cabrera Pilar-Michele , Pisos-Álamo Elena , Francés-Urmeneta Adela , Pérez-Arellano José-Luis ,   1 Unidad de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Medicina Tropical. Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain
Published: June 2020

Objectives. Hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) is characterized by various clinical and biological data derived from cytokine hyperproduction and cell proliferation. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the epidemiological, etiological, clinical and evolutionary characteristics of patients diagnosed with hemophagocytic syndrome and HIV infection, as well as their comparison with data from the literature.
Methods. A retrospective descriptive observational study was performed, including all adult patients with a diagnosis of HPS and HIV infection treated in the Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Unit of the Hospital Universitario Insular, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria from June 1, 1998 to December 31, 2018.
Results. An analysis of this series of case reports of 15 patients showed a higher percentage of males than females, with a mean age of 42 years. With respect to the diagnostic criteria for HPS, presence of fever, cytopenias and hyperferritinemia were a constant in all patients. Clinical neurological manifestations were frequent and clinical respiratory signs and symptoms absent. HPS was confirmed in some patients who were not severely immune-depressed and had undetectable viral loads. Furthermore, 40% of cases were not receiving ART. The most frequent triggering causes of HPS were viral, especially HHV-8. In addition, two new HPS triggers were identified: Blastocystis dermatitidis and Mycobacterium chelonae.
Conclusion. Administration of treatment in HPS is arbitrary. This, together with the high mortality rate and the fact that it is underdiagnosed, indicates the importance of conducting future studies.
nvestigating the Information Needs of University Students in Foundational Foreign Language Courses
Authors: Westwood Glenna
Published: June 2020

This investigation seeks to address two issues: first, to discover if there is evidence that university students in foundational language courses need information resources to support their language learning and second, if such evidence exists, what the specific information resource needs might be and how important those resources are to students’ language learning. After engaging in a year of foreign language study, the author used the evidence gathered to develop and conduct a survey of the user needs of language students at the Self Access Centre (CAADI) of the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. Results of the survey supported the personal learning experiences of the author. Over 80% of students surveyed reported using the information resources in the CAADI at least once a week with general grammar books, course text books and films being reported as the most important resources. This investigation provides a starting point for research in to the collection development practices of academic libraries supporting the learning of foreign languages. By examining the information needs of one population, evidence has been provided that these students do indeed need information resources to support their language learning. The study suggests specific resource types that could be important for these users.
Advising Practices: A Survey of Self-Access Learner Motivations and Preferences
Authors: Hughes Leander S. , Krug Nathan P. , Vye Stacey L.
Published: June 2020

Based on queries from students who frequently visit the English Resource Center (ERC) at Saitama University, this research team set out to examine what motivational factors encourage ERC attendees to participate for an extended period of time in the Center on a regular basis. Initial indications are that social collaborative learning amongst peers at the Center is the most significant long-term motivational factor for students to become involved with learning English in the ERC. More specifically, this study explores factors that encourage these learners to become regular and perhaps more autonomous center participants in terms of advising practices such as (a) what factors led students to their initial discovery of ERC, (b) what inspired that very first visit, (c) what encouraged learners to continue to attend the Center on a regular basis, (d) what attendees value about the ERC, and finally (e) what might be done to ensure that greater support is provided for students who come to the ERC for the first time.
Supporting the Language and Learning Development of EAL Students in Australian Higher Education
Authors: Moore Paul J.
Published: June 2020

The role of learning advising in improving the educational outcomes of students for whom English is an additional language (EAL) in Australian universities has received significant attention in recent years. A combination of research findings, governmental pressure and media scrutiny has provided renewed impetus for universities to address issues of language proficiency and academic literacy amongst the growing population of onshore international students for whom English is an additional language (EAL). In this paper, I discuss the role of academic language and learning advising in the Australian university context, including how this practice is influenced by a range of political, pedagogical and practical factors. In doing so, I draw on Carson and Mynard’s (2012) analysis of the aims, practices, skills, locations and discourses of advising in language learning to explore how the two fields might inform each other.
Learning Phrasal Verbs Autonomously
Authors: Moore Hanna Pauline
Published: June 2020

This paper describes the design process of a learning object (LO) for the acquisition of phrasal verbs (PVs) in English, which are a particularly difficult aspect of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for many learners. As such, learners can benefit from the provision of greater opportunities for practice in this area. The PV problem is approached as a semantic rather than a syntactic problem, and so the LO aims to present the learner with contextualized, meaningful practice of PVs with a view to developing independent learning skills. The paper discusses the twin problems of PV use in different language styles (formal vs. informal) and the polysemy of PVs, both of which have been found to contribute directly to learner difficulty (Side, 1990; Dempsey, McCarthy & McNamara, 2007). The way in which the LO attempts to resolve these issues is described in the hope that other materials developers may find them useful.
Alternative Models of Self-regulation and Implications for L2 Strategy Research
Authors: Ranalli Jim
Published: June 2020

In this paper I discuss the proposal of Dörnyei and colleagues (Dörnyei, 2005; Tseng, Dörnyei, & Schmitt, 2006) to replace the construct of learning strategy with that of self-regulation and thus shift the research focus from specific strategic behaviors to a trait that is seen to underlie them. I argue that before doing so, we need a fuller understanding of what self-regulation entails and how it might intersect with traditional concerns of second language strategy research. To contribute to this understanding, I highlight alternative conceptualizations of self-regulation and then use data from my doctoral research to illustrate one in particular, the COPES model of self-regulated learning (Winne & Hadwin, 1998). This model’s explanatory power is contrasted with that of Dörnyei and colleagues’ conceptualization to show that, depending on the model one adopts, self-regulation is not only compatible with the study of specific strategies but useful for shedding new light on strategy research and integrating it with research in other related areas, such as L2 motivation.
EFL Students’ Writing Strategies in Saudi Arabian ESP Writing Classes: Perspectives on Learning Strategies in Self-access Language Learning
Authors: Alnufaie Mohammad , Grenfell Michael
Published: June 2020

This study was part of a PhD research to explore the writing strategies of 121 second-year undergraduate Saudi student writers who are studying English as a foreign language and for specific purposes in one of the Saudi industrial colleges: Jubail Industrial College (JIC). The writing strategies under investigation had been classified into two categories (process-oriented writing strategies and product-oriented writing strategies) based on their instructional philosophies. A strategy questionnaire was designed to collect data. Although JIC writing classes were assumed to be product-oriented as reported by the majority of the participants’ description of their teachers’ writing approach, the results showed that almost all of the participants (95.9%) were mixing the two kinds of strategies. More surprisingly, the top five writing strategies used by the participants were process-oriented.
The Relationship Between Learners’ Self-directed Learning Readiness and their English for Specific Purposes Course Accomplishment at Distance Education in Iran
Authors: Mohammadi Parinaz , Mahdi Araghi Seyed
Published: June 2020

The major role of self-directed learning, a sub-division of autonomy, in successful learning at distance education has been informed by various studies. Although learners pass General English courses before studying any ESP courses at distance education in Iran, they sometimes lack the preliminary skills for independent language learning. The current study aimed to explore ESP learners’ self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) and the relationship between SDLR and ESP course accomplishment. Participants were 126 B.A students (33 male and 93 female) studying English for Students of Economy and Management (ESEM) at Tabriz Payam-e-Noor University which is based on distance learning. Data gathered by Guglielmino’s (1978) self-directed learning readiness scale (SDLRS) and a test of ESEM. Data analysis revealed that half of the learners’ SDLR is at an average or below average level, which is likely to be insufficient for conducting successful self-directed language learning (SDLL). Furthermore, the correlation coefficient demonstrated that there is a positive relationship between SDLR and ESP course accomplishment. Therefore, the need for appropriate training to improve learners’ SDLR that directly contributes to a successful ESP learning at distance education in Iran becomes apparent.
Development and Use of Moodle for Online Student Support
Authors: Hobbs Moira , Hynson Yvonne
Published: June 2020

In the current educational climate in the world today, there is an increasing use of technology and social media for learning, by both students and language teachers. With this in mind, and to meet the perceived associated need for students to have increasing abilities and skills to study autonomously and independently, a new e-learning platform (Moodle) was introduced to Unitec, a tertiary institution in Auckland, New Zealand. This paper describes how the Moodle site has been developed since inception and how it is used within the Department of Language Studies to facilitate both English as an Additional Language (EAL) for online support and for the development of autonomy.
Needs Analysis: Investigating Students’ Self-directed Learning Needs Using Multiple Data Sources
Authors: Takahashi Keiko , Mynard Jo , Noguchi Junko , Sakai Akiyuki , Thornton Katherine , Yamaguchi Atsumi
Published: June 2020

As explained in the first installment of this report (Thornton, 2013), the learning advisor (LA) team at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) has engaged in redesigning a curriculum for the Self-Access Learning Centre (SALC) by following a framework adapted from the Nation and Macalister (2010) model. This framework, which is based on an investigation of student needs, aims to establish criteria in the shape of clear principles and goals. Following the Environment Analysis stage, detailed in the previous installment of this column (Thornton, 2013), this paper describes the needs analysis stage which was undertaken in 2012.
Book review: Autonomy in Language Learning: Stories of Practices Edited by Andy Barfield and Natanael Delgado Alvarado
Authors: Peña Clavel Adelia
Published: June 2020

Autonomy in Language Learning: Stories of Practices edited by Andy Barfield and Natanael Delgado Alvarado is an e-book published by the IATEFL Learner Autonomy Special Interest Group (LA SIG). It is the third ebook in the Autonomy in Language Learning series and is available in ePub (for iPad, Kobo and other devices) and mobi (for Kindle) formats. An ebook format strengthens the structure of the book. First, it allows the reader to write and share comments on the text that spark reflection, admiration or empathy. Second, statements considered relevant for one’s own practice can be highlighted.
A catástrofe que nos ameaça e como combatê-la
Authors: Souza Nilson Araújo de
Published: June 2020

Sem resumo
A essência e o papel do planejamento na sociedade capitalista:
Authors: Pakman Elbio Troccoli
Published: June 2020

Sem resumo.
Crumpling and Buckling in Membranes with Hexagonal Phase
Authors: Pezzutti Aldo , Araujo Gaston
Published: June 2020

We study the dynamics of a copolymer membrane diblock in hexagonal phase. We call diblock copolymer membrane a copolymer film with thickness of the order of the size of the domains and that it presents the possibility of deforming freely. In a flat system of copolymer, the dynamics of coarsenig produces the relaxation of energy by diffusion and annihilation of defects. In a copolymer membrane, relaxation of the energy of the hexagonal phase resulting from a combined effect of the diffusion and annihilation of defects and of the buckling process
Managing of Change in Building Sustainable Competitiveness for Kosovo Companies
Authors: Bibuljica Husnija , Neziraj Emin
Published: June 2020

Change Management at organizational level has been conceived to be an important aspect of successful change implementation programs in modern organizations. In order to benefit from the efficiency that appropriate management of change offers in structured organizations, the study of management has ascribed importance to the study of change management as a management concept. This study has attempted to review existing literature on the subject. The study presented a conceptual analysis of the concept of change and the principles developed by practitioners for the management of change with connection with building a sustainable competitive ability of companies. A theoretical review of the concept was undertaken with focus on the Kurt Lewin’s force field theory which has been generally accepted as the theoretical foundation of change as attested by the acceptance of the theory as the bases for all other theories of change and connection with sustainable competitive ability of companies and this ascribed the title father of change management to main authors of change management. This study analyzed the basis of building competitive ability during of change process in Kosovo companies. The Study adopted a case study research conducted by other researchers to validate the effectiveness of the three stages of effective change management process with the focus of building stages for the sustainable competitive ability of enterprise as propounded by many authors on this field.
Perancangan Alat Prush (Pembersih Busi Sederhana) Dengan Pendekatan Ergonomi Dan Value Engineering (Studi Kasus di UKM Bengkel Motor Koli Palembang)
Authors: Mario Fransiskus , Setiawan Heri
Published: June 2020

UKM Bengkel Motor Koli Palembang adalah UKM service motor. UKM ini melayani service ringan hingga service berat. Pada service ringan terdapat proses membersihkan busi dimana dalam satu hari mekanik bisa lebih dari 5 kali membersihkan busi, dengan alat pembersih busi yang lama, mekanik sering mengalami keluhan: busi terlepas, tangan mekanik merasa panas ketika memegang busi, dan percikan api mengenai mata mekanik ketika melakukan pembersihan bus. Selain itu, alat lama memiliki beberapa nilai ketidakergonomisan yang bisa dilihat pada ergonomics checklist berdasarkan wawancara kepada mekanik, sehingga diperlukan alat pembersih busi yang ergonomis untuk mengurangi keluhan mekanik. Oleh sebab itu dirancanglah alat pembersih busi baru â€œPRUSHâ€ singkatan dari pembersih busi sederhana dengan pendekatan ergonomi dan value engineering. Konsep desain PRUSH adalah gabungan dari ragum silang 3 dan dinamo mesin jahit dengan dimensi tinggi ragum silang 10 cm, lebar 20 cm, tinggi tuas penggeser (maju/mundur) 5 cm, tinggi tuas penggeser (kiri/kanan) 8 cm, panjang tuas 8 cm, tinggi penjepit busi 13 cm, tinggi dinamo 13 cm, lebar 22 cm, diameter mata gerinda 13 cm, dan alas 30 cm x 24 cm. Harga pembuatan alat PRUSH Rp.480.000,00. Keunggulan alat PRUSH dibandingkan alat yang lama yaitu aman digunakan, tahan lama, mudah digunakan, nyaman, dan hemat daya listrik sehingga mengurangi keluhan. Daya listrik yang digunakan pada alat lama sebesar 375 watt telah menurun menjadi 120 watt.
PENENTUAN KAPASITAS PRODUKSI MENGGUNAKAN METODE FUZZY INFERENCE SYSTEM-TSUKAMOTO
Authors: Suseno Suseno , Wibowo Satyo Hega
Published: June 2020

Pada bulan Januari 2019, PT Semen Gresik Rembang menerima permintaan rata- rata untuk semen PPC (Pozzolan Portland Cement) sebesar 4.223 ton/hari. Rata- rata persediaan semen PPC sebesar 32.138 ton/hari. Rata-rata produksi sebesar 4.468 ton/hari. Tingginya kapasitas persediaan tersebut dan besarnya kapasitas rata- rata produksi yang melebihi rata-rata permintaan memberikan dampak pada kapasitas produksi yang melebihi batas maksimum persediaan (overload), yaitu 36.000 ton. Overload terjadi pada tanggal 19 Januari sebesar 36.088 ton, tanggal 20 Januari sebesar 36.578 ton, dan tanggal 21 Januari sebesar 36.865 ton. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan kapasitas produksi yang optimum, dimana kapasitas produksi tidak mengakibatkan overload pada persediaan. Overload persediaan berdampak kerugian bagi perusahaan berupa gudang persediaan tidak tersedia serta pengerasan semen. Oleh karena itu perlu upaya perusahaan dalam mengatur kapasitas produksi agar lebih optimal. Metode yang digunakan adalah fuzzy inference system model Tsukamoto. Pembentukan pemodelan dilakukan pada aplikasi microsoft excel. Tahap pembentukan fungsi keanggotaan disesuaikan berdasarkan aturan fuzzy yang dibentuk. Pada tahap inferensi sistem menerapkan perhitungan fungsi minimum dan pada tahap defuzzifikasi menerapkan perhitungan rata-rata. Kapasitas rata-rata produksi semen PPC dengan metode fuzzy inference system-Tsukamoto (FIS-Tsukamoto) sebesar 4.195,48 ton/hari yang memberikan persediaan akhir semen PPC yang optimum.
Analisis Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas Pekerja
Authors: Wardana M W , I Ergantara R
Published: June 2020

Â Banyak hal yang mempengaruhi produktivitas diantaranya adalah pengaruh suhu udara dan kelembaban udara lingkungan kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap produktivitas pekerja. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah pekerja genteng pada bagian produksi (pengepresan) genteng dan finishin pada pabrik genteng yang ada di Kabupaten Pringsewu pada 4 Kecamatan yaitu Kecamatan Pringsewu, Kecamatan Ambarawa, Kecamatan Gadingrejo dan Kecamatan Sukoharjo, data sampel akan dianalisis menggunakan uji Paired Sample T-Test menggunakan software SPSS. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan menggunakan SPSS untuk variable suhu diperoleh hasil adalah nilai t hitung sebesar 13,403 > t tabel 2,032 dan nilai Sig. sebesar 0,000 < 0,05 , dan pada variable kelembaban nilai â€“ t hitung sebesar -13,403 < -t tabel -2,032 dan nilai Sig. 0,000 < 0,05. Sehingga H0 ditolak dan menerima H1, bahwa adanya pengaruh antara suhu dan kelembaban udara dengan produktivitas pekerja. Dengan demikian untuk menjafa hasil produksi agar terus maksimal sebaiknya tingkat suhu lingkungan kerja harus berada di suhu yang sejuk (suhu rendah) dan tingkat kelembaban udara pada tingkat kelembaban yang tinggi.
Calculated estimation of geometric parameters of automatic water fire extinguishing systems for high rise racks
Authors: Копылов Сергей Николаевич , Танклевский Леонид Тимофеевич , Таранцев Александр Алексеевич , Бабиков Игорь Александрович , Аракчеев Александр Валерьевич
Published: June 2020

Рассмотрены вопросы, связанные с применением спринклерных автоматических установок водяного пожаротушения стеллажей. Проанализированы соответствующие нормативные документы. Описаны варианты решения задач определения расхода воды из оросителя, координат места его установки, а также углов распыла огнетушащего вещества и наклона оси оросителя. Приведены примеры расчета геометрических параметров спринклерных автоматических установок водяного пожаротушения стеллажей.

Fires at objects whith high-rack storage of combustible materials are particularly dangerous because of the rapid spread of the flame vertically, the risk of collapse of the racks and the damaging effects of high temperature on structural elements of the building. The main method of extinguishing such fires at the initial stage is the use of automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing systems (AUP). The requirements for AUP parameters (types of detectors and sprinklers, their characteristics and distances) depending on the height of the room and storage are currently set out in two normative documents: the set of rules (SP 241.1311500.2015) and the organization standard (VNPB 40-16). Unlike the SP, where there is provided only the supply of a fire extinguishing substance (FES) - water vertically down with high-flow sprinklers of type SOBR (ESFR) and there are no requirements for the type of fire detectors, VNPB provides the use of different types of detectors (aspiration, smoke, heat), forced start-up of AUP sprinklers, which reduces the time of free fire development and the supply of FES by a flow shaper with the spray angle ≈ 600 at an angle  to the vertical both to the horizontal and lateral surfaces of the racks. This article discusses the issues of determining the parameters of automatic sprinkler systems for water fire extinguishing of racks. Variants of solving synthesis problems are given - the choice of the places for installing sprinklers depending on the height and width of the racks, their axis of inclination, and also the spray angle. To solve these problems, the computer program called struja.exe was created, a series of calculations on which showed a negligible effect of aerodynamic drag due to relatively small distances. Examples are given. Thus, the features of the sprinkler AUP for the protection of rooms with high-rack storage and the task of determining its geometric parameters are considered. In this case, forced activation of the sprinkler follows in order to avoid a delay in the start of extinguishing. In the future, it is also desirable to conduct additional field experiments with sprinkler water supply and also (if possible) evaluate the effect of ascending flows of combustion products on the water flow from the sprinkler.
On some conceptual directions for creating modern types and models of firerescue vehicles
Authors: Пичугин Александр Иванович , Мичудо Дмитрий Генрихович , Навценя Николай Владимирович , Яковенко Кирилл Юрьевич , Логинов Владимир Иванович
Published: June 2020

Рассмотрены направления деятельности отечественных предприятий по созданию различных типов и моделей пожарно-спасательных автомобилей (АПС) с начала ХХI века. Показана их доля в общем парке пожарных автомобилей (ПА). Определены приоритетные модели АПС по их главным параметрам: вместимости цистерны, базовому шасси, а также использованию других опций, расширяющих функциональные возможности АПС. Дано описание ряда конструкций АПС, представленных на крупнейшей международной выставке «Интершутц» (г. Ганновер), а также на международных салонах «Комплексная безопасность» (Москва).

There are considered directions for creation of various fire and rescue vehicles (FRV) types and models of domestic production from the beginning of this century. An increase in their share in the total fire vehicles fleet is demonstrated. The number of FRV, presented at the largest International Exhibition INTERSCHUTZ (Hanover) as well as at INTEGRATED SAFETY & SECURITY EXHIBITIONs (Moscow), is described. The relevance of creation and production of new FRV models is determined by their multifunctionality during fire and rescue operations. Taking into account the expert survey between fire specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation and based on the main FRV parameter - tank capacity, base chassis, and the use of other options increasing the FRV functionality, there are defined the following priority FRV models: crane-manipulator unit, a device for compression foam supply, a hydroabrasive cutting device, a bulldozer blade device. There is presented a brief description of typical FRVs for the last 15-year period from the beginning of their production taking into account the conceptual proposals for their creation on various basic chassis: Ural (4 x 4), KamAZ (4 x 4), (4 x 4), (8 x 4); MAZ (4 x 2), IVECO AMT (4 x 4), (6 x 6) of foreign production: Mercedec-Benz Sprinter (4 x 2) and Fuso Canter (4 x 2), as well as with additional equipment: a medical module; with armoured elements and a blade; with crane manipulator
The Incredible Story of the Book “The Country of White Lilies” of Grigoriy Petrov
Authors: Zafer Zeynep
Published: June 2020

Many works about Russian exile literature written abroad were unpublished for years during the Soviet Union period. Some of these works, which lost their originals in Russian language, met with the Russian readers in the 1990s after being translated from the Western languages in Russian. The Russian writer Grigory Spriridovich Petrov’s book The Country of White Lilies due to the intense interest of the Turkish readers was preserved in the approximately 60 years period of prohibition. The book and his author, whose name was forgotten in the Soviet Union, continued to be published in the Balkans and Asia and only 81 years later was published in Russian language. The original was first translated in Turkish and from the Turkish translation the book was translated in Arabic and Finnish. The Country of White Lilies has more than eighty publications and up to ten different translations from Bulgarian and Russian editions in Turkey.
American Graduates in Bulgaria in the „Crooked Mirror“ of Files (1930s-1960s)
Authors: Nazarska Georgeta
Published: June 2020

The article deals with the graduates of the American educational institutions in Bulgaria, and particularly focuses on their functioning as educated elites in the conditions of communist rule in the 1940-1960s. The monitoring of the American graduates suspected of espionage in favor of England or USA before and after 1944 is described and observed. Based on a historical analysis of the police records and operational developments of various persons, preserved in the Archive of the Communist Secret Police, the following conclusions are reached: the possibility of preserving the educational and professional networks of American graduates in the second half of the 20th century; the effectiveness of the social exchange that takes place among them; the efficiency of the control exercised by the repressive totalitarian structures on the intellectuals.