bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forest and Forestry Ecocultural System in Central Highlands, Vietnam
Authors: Van Kim Nguyen , Thanh Tam Ho
Published: June 2019

Abstract: In the mindset of ethnic minority communities in Vietnam, Northeastern region, Northwestern regions and Truong Son-Central Highlands refers to a forest-related & cultural ecosystem. Especially, both living space and social space of the ethnic minorities in Truong Son - Central Highlands are deeply forest-related. Researchers often call it "mountainous culture", "highland culture" or "upland culture". Similar to many other ethnic minority groups in the North East and North West, those in Central Highland have long “eaten” the forest, have their livelihood based on forest, and shelter in wild highlands without any previous human footprints. They believe that deep forests, high mountains, and watershed forests are sacred, where gods situate in and therefore needed to be strictly protected.

However, wars, reclamation, economic development policies, consequences of migration and other reasons have significantly destroyed the forestry ecocultural system in Central Highlands, Vietnam. Ecological environment has been ruined rapidly while cultural spaces have also been seriously damaged. This article aims to examine roles of the forests in the preservation of traditional cultural values ​​of the Central Highlands, and from which, provide recommendations to ensure green and sustainable development for local communities in the Central Highlands in particular and Vietnam in general.

Keywords: Forestry ecocultural system, forestry village, sustainble development for the Central Highlands.
Size Effect in Grand-canonical Monte-Carlo Simulation of Solutions of Electrolyte
Authors: Viet Duc Nguyen
Published: June 2019

Abstract: A Grand-canonical Monte-Carlo simulation method is investigated. Due to charge neutrality requirement of electrolyte solutions, ions must be added to or removed from the system in groups. It is then implemented to simulate solution of 1:1, 2:1 and 2:2 salts at different concentrations using the primitive ion model. We investigate how the finite size of the simulation box can influence statistical quantities of the salt system. Remarkably, the method works well down to a system as small as one salt molecule. Although the fluctuation in the statistical quantities increases as the system gets smaller, their average values remain equal to their bulk value within the uncertainty error. Based on this knowledge, the osmotic pressures of the electrolyte solutions are calculated and shown to depend linearly on the salt concentrations within the concentration range simulated. Chemical potential of ionic salt that can be used for simulation of these salts in more complex system are calculated.

Keywords: GCMC, electrolyte solution simulation, primitive ion model, finite size effect.
Structure and Magnetic Properties of SrFe12O19/CoFe2O4 Nanocomposite Ferrite
Authors: Nga Trần Thị Việt , Thi Lan Nguyen , Thanh Loan To , Ha Hoang
Published: June 2019

Abstract: Nanocomposite particles SrFe12O19/ CoFe2O4 were synthesized by sol-gel method. The nanocomposites are formed at the calcining temperature around 850 oC in 5 hours. The phase composition, surface morphology and magnetic properties of the nanocomposites were investigated using XRD, SEM and VSM, respectively. The results show that the magnetic properties of nanocomposite particles are strongly influenced by the molar ratios of the hard and soft phases and particle size distributions. The samples with the mass ratio of Rm= SrFe12O19/ NiFe2O4 = 1/3 and 1/5 are characterized with a “bee waist” type hysteresis loop. While all the samples RV show an excellent smooth hysteresis loop and a single – phase magnetization behavior. The coercivity decreases significantly and the magnetization drastically increases with decreasing of volume ratio RV.

Keywords: nanocomposite, sol- gel method, exchange coupling.
Decomposition Kinetics of Perfluorinated Sulfonic Acids
Authors: Khan Muhammad Yasir , SO SUI , da Silva Gabriel
Published: June 2019

A theoretical study of the decomposition kinetics of PFOS and other perfluorinated sulfonic acids, using density functional theory, wavefunction theory, and statistical reaction rate theory techniques.
Asymmetric Redox-Neutral Radical Cyclization Catalyzed by Flavin-Dependent ‘Ene’-Reductases
Authors: Black Michael , Biegasiewicz Kyle F. , Meichan Andrew J. , Oblinsky Daniel G. , kudish bryan , Scholes Gregory , Hyster Todd
Published: June 2019

Flavin-dependent ‘ene’-reductases (EREDs) are exquisite catalysts for effecting stereoselective reductions. While these reactions typically proceed through a hydride transfer mechanism, we recently found that EREDs can also catalyze reductive dehalogenations and cyclizations via single electron transfer mechanisms. Here we demonstrate that these enzymes can catalyze redox-neutral radical cyclizations to produce enantioenriched oxindoles from a-haloamides. This transformation is a C–C bond forming reaction currently unknown in nature and one for which there are no catalytic asymmetric examples. Mechanistic studies indicate the reaction proceeds via the flavin semiquinone/quinone redox couple, where ground state flavin semiquinone provides the electron for substrate reduction and flavin quinone oxidizes the vinylogous a-amido radical formed after cyclization. This mechanistic manifold was previously unknown for this enzyme family, highlighting the versatility of EREDs in asymmetric synthesis.
PLANEJAMENTO TERRITORIAL : O MUNICÍPIO X A BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA
Authors: Anjos Rafael Sanzio Araújo dos , Brito Patrícia Lustosa
Published: June 2019

O artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa de mestrado que objetivou contribuir para a reflexão sobre uma nova forma de se fazer planejamento territorial, articulando as unidades regionais e locais, o meio urbano, o rural e o natural. Os estudos desenvolvidos demonstraram que realizar planejamento territorial integrado entre bacia hidrográfica e município é uma tarefa difícil, mas necessária.
A ORGANIZAÇÃO DE DADOS DE FAVELAS PARA O PLANEJAMENTO TERRITORIAL: UMA PROPOSTA METODOLÓGICA
Authors: Oliveira Suzana Dias Rabelo de , Anjos Rafael Sanzio Araújo dos
Published: June 2019

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma proposta básica de organização e sistematização de dados de favelas para a elaboração de um banco de dados para auxiliar o planejamento municipal. Selecionou-se como área de estudo as cidades brasileiras com mais de 500 mil habitantes. Devido à dimensão dos espaços segregados e informais nas cidades brasileiras, a organização e sistematização de dados de favelas assumem uma importância particular, sobretudo com abordagens geográficas, uma vez que esses espaços apresentam maior grau de dificuldade para identificação de seus dados.
UTILIZAÇÃO DA CARTOGRAFIA TEMÁTICA PARA REPRESENTAÇÃO GRÁFICA DA ESPACIALIZAÇÃO DOS TERRITÓRIOS QUILOMBOLAS NA DIVISÃO MUNICIPAL BRASILEIRA. METODOLOGIA - PROCEDIMENTOS REFERÊNCIAS TÉCNICAS.
Authors: Vilela Rodrigo De Oliveira , Flores Tiago Bueno , Anjos Rafael Sanzio Araújo dos
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar metodologicamente as etapas de elaboração de documentos cartográficos da distribuição municipal das Comunidades Remanescentes de Quilombos no Brasil. Além disso, justifica‐se pela necessidade mostrar a presença espacial da matriz africana em território Brasileiro e apresentar uma observação de campo feita pela equipe de pesquisa. A informação geográfica é um grande instrumento de apoio às políticas públicas de organização espacial, por darem uma roupagem territorial à informação estudada, tendo o mapa como instrumento fundamental no processo educacional e excelente ferramenta de representação.
BRASÍLIA – 50 ANOS DE DINÂMICA TERRITORIAL URBANA
Authors: Anjos Rafael Sanzio Araújo dos
Published: June 2019

O Distrito Federal (DF) urbano, a exemplo da maioria dos espaços metropolitanos brasileiros têm exibido problemas parecidos, com diferenças no grau e na intensidade dos seus processos espaciais. Uma das questões mais relevantes se processa no crescimento urbano acelerado e descontrolado, fatos espaciais causadores de danos ambientais, sócias, econômicos, institucionais, políticos e, principalmente, comprometedores do processo de planejamento territorial. Dentre os principais componentes espaciais estimuladores da expansão, mostra-se em destaque o efeito polarizador diferenciado das principais localidades, os grandes canteiros de obras do processo oficial de especulação imobiliária e a consolidação dos parcelamentos urbanos privados.
CARTOGRAFIA E TURISMO NO ESPAÇO RURAL NO SUL DO BRASIL: O CASO DE JOINVILE EM SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Walkowski Marinês Da Conceição , Rebollar Paola , Raitz Crisley Silveira , Loch Carlos
Published: June 2019

O turismo é uma atividade econômica importante em muitos países. Existem diferentes modalidades turísticas, dentre as quais podemos destacar o turismo em espaços rurais. Esta modalidade turística vai ao encontro da necessidade de integrar conservação ambiental as atividades agrícolas de forma multifuncional visando o desenvolvimento rural sustentável. O espaço rural sul brasileiro apresenta potencial para esta atividade em função das significativas belezas paisagísticas, riquezas culturais relacionadas aos saberes locais e a estrutura fundiária baseada em pequenas propriedades familiares cuja viabilidade econômica demanda a variação das atividades de forma pluriativa.
REPRESENTAÇÃO DO ESPAÇO GEOGRÁFICO: ESTUDO DE SEIS RELATÓRIOS DE AVALIAÇÃO AMBIENTAL ESTRATÉGICA (AAE) DE PLANOS DE TRANSPORTES NA AMÉRICA LATINA.
Authors: Aveni Alessandro
Published: June 2019

O presente estudo analisa a representação do espaço no Planejamento do Território (PdT) na atividade de transportes com enfoque espacial na América Latina e no Brasil, consoante é avaliado por meio de seis relatórios de Avaliação Ambiental Estratégica (AAE). Destes seis relatórios, dois referem-se ao Brasil, dois à Bolívia, um ao Chile e um ao Peru. O objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar as representações do espaço geográfico (EG) nas Avaliações Ambientais Estratégicas de Planos do Território da Atividade de Transportes.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA REDE URBANA DA REGIÃO FUNCIONAL DE PLANEJAMENTO NOVE DO ESTADO DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Saugo Andréia , Martins Marcele Salles
Published: June 2019

Nas últimas décadas, ocorreram modificações no cenário urbano das cidades brasileiras, ocasionadas principalmente pelo crescimento da urbanização, impulsionando mudanças no perfil da população urbana. Nesse sentido, este artigo apresenta um diagnóstico da rede urbana da Região Funcional de Planejamento Nove formada por 130 municípios localizados a norte do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, no período de 1985 a 2007. A abordagem metodológica iniciou pela organização de banco de dados de indicadores, baseados em fontes oficiais. Constatou-se que a rede urbana é formada por maioria de municípios com população de até 5.000 habitantes, concentrada na zona rural. A participação econômica está baseada na atividade de serviços.
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Authors: Souza Mateus Raynner André de
Published: June 2019

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regras para foulipar, primeiro ano
Authors: Borges Priscila Monteiro , Gomes Gustavo Laet
Published: June 2019

Apresentamos aqui todas as regras de postagens com a #foulipo que foram proopostas e implementadas semanalmente durante o primeiro ano do projeto no Facebook. As regras seguiram princípios variados: combinações aleatórias de conteúdo público produzido por usuários Facebook; combinação aleatória de postagens públicas com publicidade; combinação de conteúdo com a intenção de ressignificá-lo sem aleatoriedade; interações em perfis de usuários do Facebook; criação de eventos; combinação de conteúdo interno ao Facebook com conteúdo externo, como vídeos, músicas e imagens; e muitas outras. Acompanha a lista de regras alguns comentários sobre os efeitos gerados e exemplos de postagens que nos chamaram a atenção.
Faxinando com a vodunsi
Authors: Nogueira Guilherme Dantas
Published: June 2019

Objetivo com este artigo mostrar que a autoridade de uma mulher candomblecista é construída a partir de uma lógica vivencial, em que posições hierarquicamente mais elevadas são alcançadas a partir de seu tempo de iniciação e da partilha em papeis comunitários e religiosos variados, pelos quais todas devem passar. Isso é parte do longo caminho iniciático candomblecista, que envolve, dentre outros diversos elementos, solidariedade, abraços, rezas e faxinas. Este caminho é debatido no texto e reflexões são apresentadas em caráter decolonial. Como ponto central do debate, narro uma experiência de faxina que vivenciei com uma mãe candomblecista angoleira velha de santo. Alguns elementos e sentimentos presentes nesta interação são apresentados e analisados. O grande respeito e a autoridade que aquela mãe me suscitava, aliado a meu lugar de fala como ogan, deram o tom da interação. O caráter feminino, subversivo e nada ascético do Candomblé complementa o conjunto de observações e considerações tecidas no texto.
Notas sobre a Religiosidade no Imaginário da Capoeira
Authors: Da Silva Vidal Cid Gabriel
Published: June 2019

A capoeira, como prática do universo da cultura afro-brasileira no Brasil, passa por diferentes momentos, indo da repressão à consagração como símbolo da identidade nacional. Ao longo deste processo, diferentes projetos trouxeram um variado repertório de propostas de entendimento à mesma. Estes projetos relacionam memórias coletivas sobre a prática e definem identidades e lugares sociais que a mesma deveria ou poderia ocupar. A proposta deste artigo é discutir como organizou-se determinadas memórias na construção da identidade da capoeira. Focando na continuidade do imaginário da capoeira do século XIX e na definição de sua ritualística nos anos de 1930 em Salvador, a proposta é interpretar como determinados elementos religiosos vincularam-se à identidade da capoeira.
Poverty and Artificial Sustainability. A research on the Structure and Dynamics of South America
Authors: Gallon Luciano
Published: June 2019

In 1950, 113 million people lived in South America, in 2008, 385 million, more than three times. Half of them live in poverty. In 2050, about 485 million people will be living there. Contemporary population dynamics figures on a global average show that by each birth in a rich family there are 38 in poor families. Then it’s necessary to think on new social, ecological and economic systems models to analyze and synthesize their possible sustainability from two perspectives: natural and artificial, and to research on how they are possible and behave. This paper shows the process of building, with the help of first and second order cybernetics tools, a theoretical and practical framework for modeling South America using Systems Dynamics and explores questions such as: Is it possible to reduce poverty following a sustainable path? What is the kind of steady state behind the sustainability ideas? In what sense is it possible to talk of artificial sustainability? What relationship can be found between the scales of space and time of the human perspective and of the sustainability and the dynamics of the new social equilibriums? How such exploration enriches the understanding of social systems and human behavior? What contributions can be offered from such analysis and synthesis to contribute to sustainability? How can the structure and dynamics of South America helps to answer those questions? The obtained results will serve to discover possible inconsistencies and counterintuitive behaviors in traditional conceptions of poverty, development and sustainability.
About the current Issue
Authors: Paetau Michael
Published: June 2019

The current edition places the discussion of “Sustainable Development” into the center of interest. The first two articles attend the social dimension of the tridimensional approach of Sustainabiliy (ecological, economic and social dimension). Luciano Gallón starts with his article “Poverty and Artificial Sustainability. A research on the Structure and Dynamics of South America” where he shows the process of building a theoretical and practical framework for modelling South America using the approach of Systems Dynamics. Based on this concept he wants to explore questions such as: Is it possible to reduce poverty following a sustainable path? What is the kind of steady state behind the sustainability ideas? In what sense is it possible to talk of artificial sustainability? What relationship can be found between the scales of space and time of the human perspective and of the sustainability and the dynamics of the new social equilibriums? How such exploration enriches the understanding of social systems and human behavior? What contributions can be offered from such analysis and synthesis to contribute to sustainability? How can the structure and dynamics of South America helps to answer those questions?The social dimension of Sustainable Development is also focussed in the following contribution.  Darío Menanteau-Horta analyses in his article “Globalization and Distorted Development: In Search of a System Perspective for Sustainability” the topic of Sustainable Development within the controversy between those who promise prosperity and opportunities in an expanded and international world market and those who claim that globalization, as it has been carried on today, is a negative force for peace, equity, and social development.In his Short Communication to this topic Nils O. Larsson suggests a methodology to find the most important decisions within a specific area of discussion. Focussing on the important decisions and in which settings they are taken gives an increased possibility of solving the problems in question. In this actual subject the analysis should cover decisions on all levels i.e. individual, informal and formal groupings of people, nations, group of nations as well as decisions on the global level.In continuation of his “Introduction into Sociocybernetics”, published in the last edition of JoS, Roberto Gustavo Mancilla presents now the second part focussing the relationship between power, culture and institutions. The third part in which the question of rationality and language will be discussed follows in the next issue of the Journal of Sociocybernetics.Michael Paetau (Editor)
XVIII World Congress of Sociology : “Facing an unequal world: Challenges for Global Sociology”
Authors: RC51 Sessions Yokohama
Published: June 2019

Call for Papers:XVIII World Congress of Sociology : “Facing an unequal world: Challenges for Global Sociology”, Yokohama, Japan, 13-19 July 2014For more details regarding the sessions organised by RC51 please have a look on   the official ISA-Website and for more detailed information: the RC51-Website If you have questions about any specific session, please feel free to contact the Session Organizer for more information, and please consider the deadline for on-line abstracts submission: September 30, 2013 24:00 GMT.
Complex systems approach and critical thinking in the construction of the research project about the youth in a “marginalized” community in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Authors: Sidorova Ksenia , Quiroz Carranza Roxana , Rivero Pérez Astrid Karina
Published: June 2019

The paper discusses the construction of a collective research project focused on the analysis of the youth from a “marginalized” urban area. The subjects of the research are all students of a high school, created by a local university specifically for the needs of their community. We look into the processes of their construction as knowing subjects that possess their own ideas on what it means to be young, participate in personal networks, and have had a unique experience related to the human rights, which more than often are violated in the case of “marginalized” youth. In the paper we discuss the very elaboration of the research object. Based on the constructivist paradigm of the systems approach of Rolando Garcia, our research has led us to make explicit our own standing on the empirical problem we have chosen and thus the epistemological and theoretical position we adopt to construct the research problem. The “parts” and the “processes” our system is made of are the product of our standing on the issue we analyse in the research. Adherents to the “epistemology of the south” of Boaventura De Sousa Santos and the critical perspective on culture and development of Esteban Krotz, we apply “alternative” concepts to “name” the empirical referents and serve of the complex systems thinking to reveal the “other” side of the urban area known as the “south” of Mérida. Marginalized, poor and violent, according to the official and media discourse, in our research it also stands out as a context of social injustice, racism, and discrimination in which some young people have risen as subjects that have defied their life circumstances, and have constructed ideas of what the good life and happiness –a good, dignified, free, and happy life (as Krotz (2002 y 2004) puts it)– would be like. This utopian horizon which the subjects aspire to reach –its components, challenges, and strategies to make it closer– is something we try to make visible through the analysis of the three principal sub-categories that conform the three subsystems of the major system that our research delimits as its object.
Analyzing policy processes as complex systems: The case of Mesoamerican Sustainable Development Initiative.Analyzing policy processes as complex systems: Mesoamerican Sustainable Development Initiative.
Authors: Almaguer-Kalixto Patricia , Amozurrutia José A. , Marcuello Servós Chaime
Published: June 2019

This paper presents a research methodology for analyzing policy processes that are defined at the global level but implemented locally. The interrelations between these two levels pose great conceptual challenges in explaining the changes, transformations and continuations occurring in this complex process based on empirical information. Understanding the policy process as a complex system, this paper proposes analyzing macro, meso and micro levels as subsystems of the total process, identifying the interrelations between policy action, actors and discourses. The paper takes the example of the Mesoamerican Sustainable Development Initiative (MSDI) of the Puebla Panama Plan (PPP), a regional integration plan for a new ‘Mesoamerica’ that originally included the seven Central American countries and the southern states of Mexico.
Rolando García’s “Complex Systems Theory” and its relevance to sociocybernetics
Authors: Becerra Gaston , Amozurrutia José Antonio
Published: June 2019

Complex Systems Theory (“TSC” for its Spanish acronym) by the Argentine-Mexican physicist and epistemologist Rolando García (1919-2012) provides a comprehensive framework to approach complex issues or complex problems requiring an interdisciplinary approach. In this work its theoretical and conceptual framework is summarized and exemplified through case studies. TSC proposed methodology and constructivist epistemology are also briefly introduced. Furthermore, its relevance for sociocybernetic is discussed on a programmatic level.
Is external control important for internal control?
Authors: Busseniers Evo
Published: June 2019

In cybernetics, the basic assumption is that systems aim for control.But what and how are they controlling? I dierentiate two categories ofcontrol: internal and external control. In external control, one starts fromoutside, and tries to determine the environment completely. While withinternal control, one's own aspirations are taken as a starting point, anduseful synergies with the environment are sought. I'll dene these con-cepts in cybernetic terms, and argue why they are not necessary related.There are two aspects in this dierence. The rst lies in the locality: isthere an aim for global control, or only for control in the immediate envi-ronment? There is also a dierence in what one tries to change. An agentcould adapt its links, or try to change either the methods or the goals ofits neighbors.Several of these cases will be further explored by giving an existing modelthat falls under this circumstances. All of these models will be put intoan overarching framework. The model of controllability is a model aboutglobal control, while the others model local control, based on neural net-works or perceptual control theory.
Towards a complex system of personal and group characteristics for ICT appropriation
Authors: Montes Agudelo Daniel , Ramirez Castañeda Luz Arabany , Sepúlveda López Jheimer Julián
Published: June 2019

This research tackles the phenomenon of digital inclusion, considered as a type of social development that has grown, due to the advance of information and communication technologies (ICT). It is worth noting that, the "ICT advance" has not been uniformly distributed, since there is a difference regarding the access to technology, and to the use of it among groups and people. Though the governments, the organizations and the ICT institutions, recognize the social nature of the digital inclusion, and also, they are aware of the necessity of integrating communities and people, with the process of program and/or project management; these people and communities are not considered, in the proposals that are being made about this issue. Likewise, though it is clear in the revision of literature, the necessity of having quantitative and qualitative approaches, the numerical approach that is being performed in the phenomenon is evident. Additionally, it has been identified the fact that, there are diverse personal and social characteristics, that allow the appropriation of ICT tools, as well as their use to achieve goals and to improve the conditions, for participating in the employment, education and political activities. The digital inclusion is a situation that involves different factors, such as: cultural, technical, social, financial, regulatory, moral and even ecological. If this topic is tackled in a quantitative way, the aforementioned factors seem to be unrelated. However, in the literature analysis, their relation is obvious, as well as the fact that they cannot be unrelated form one another. In other words, the elements that conform the digital inclusion phenomenon, are not only heterogeneous, but also inter-definable. The former statement justifies the analysis of the digital inclusion phenomenon, as a complex system; since regarding the ICT appropriation, there is a wide variety of proposals, considering the personal and social variables, that regulate this process. Nevertheless, there is not yet a consensus about these variables, which is the proposal presented in this paper.
Manizales City: A Smart City?
Authors: Arias Valencia Laura Manuela , Ramirez Castañeda Luz Arabany
Published: June 2019

The use in the cities of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) has increased, due to the political and economical control, that has favored their development. This new type of city (system) holds different names: Digital City and Smart City. The Smart City is a self-sustaining city. In the most innovative-technological dimension, there are included the factors for sustainable development. The Smart City uses the ICT, with the purpose of providing an infrastructure, that can guarantee: a sustainable development, an better life quality for its population, a higher efficiency when using the resources that are available and, a more active participation of the citizens. The focus of Smart City, is more popular among projects that imply transformation for this kind of cities. However, in researches that measure and classify some of the smart cities, there have been presented ideal models, where the main characteristics are based in the subsystems of these cities. The factor that allows establishing the level of intelligence that a city has achieved, is the analysis of a real city and then, comparing it to the features of a Smart City. This measurement model, can be adopted by the municipal government of the city, in order to carry out special improvement activities in their development plans. The case in this paper is the city of Manizales, which is considered to be the ICT city of Colombia. It was labeled as a Smart City by the adoption of intensive systems in ICT. Nevertheless, and according to a recent study in FEDESARROLLO, Manizales has the lowest usage rate of ICT in Colombia, based on the different components of urban intelligence. Therefore, this label is not based in a measurement that comprises all of the factors that define this type of cities. The project that is presented in this paper aims to set an assessment model, in order to measure the intelligence of Manizales as a Smart City. This paper is the final paper for graduation, in the Masters Program of Information Systems Management (Major).
Sociocybernetic understandings of consciousness
Authors: Scott Bernard CE
Published: June 2019

The aim of this paper is to show how sociocybernetics can usefully combine biological, psychological and sociological concepts to provide conceptual clarification and insightful understandings of human consciousness. Following a brief discussion and critique of how the term “consciousness” is used in contemporary cognitive science, awareness and consciousness are characterised in cybernetic terms as the dynamics of self-organising, autopoietic systems and their interactions. Sociocybernetic models of conscious systems are presented and discussed. It is argued that in order to characterise human consciousness it is necessary to make a distinction between bio-mechanical systemic unities and psychosocial systemic unities. Reflexively, this gives rise to a second-order cybernetics in which the observer explains herself to herself. Finally, there is a discussion of how sociocybernetic understandings of consciousness can give guidance for how to create and sustain communities in which good will prevails.
DISCIPLINES AND THE CATEGORIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC TRUTH
Authors: Bar-haim Eyal
Published: June 2019

For the general audience, Wikipedia is considered the source of “truth,” especially for scientific knowledge. While studies of Wikipedia usually focus around the accuracy of the knowledge within it, few studies have explored its hierarchy and categorization. This study aims to describe how scientific information is organized into disciplines in Wikipedia. I take as a case study the Hebrew Wikipedia () and examine the representation and interrelations of five social sciences: sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and psychology. I gather data from Wikipedia entries categorized under each of these disciplines and create a network that contains categories and subcategories derived from these entries. Using network analysis techniques, I estimate the strength of the relations between the disciplines. I find that while sociology, anthropology, and political science are strongly linked to each other, psychology and economics are relatively isolated. An interesting case is the distance between economics and sociology, since under the subcategory “Inequality,” the entries are uniquely categorized under sociology or economics but rarely under both categories. I claim this is an example of a fractal walk in the distinction between the two disciplines. As there is a hierarchical difference between these disciplines, the end result is a hierarchical value of the scientific knowledge presented in these Wikipedia entries.
Narrative Self-Reference and the Assessment of Knowledge
Authors: Roßmann Maximilian
Published: June 2019

The concept of narrative self-reference incorporates selected aspects of literary theory into the theory of self-referential systems. Since cybernetics and systems theory focus mainly on computer-aided metaphors and information, the narrative approach provides a better insight into meaning. Narrative self-reference is the simplified narrative self-image that reflects the system-environment relationship and thereby stabilizes the system. Because the narrative is continuously re-written, continued and entangled in different practices, it provides the flexibility against new and disappointed expectations, and the stability for accountability and planning. Theoretical examples of further institutional, technical, authoritarian and pragmatic dependencies for the constitution of psychic and social systems with means of narrative self-reference are discussed. In summary, this article reflects the negotiating power of narratives by creating system boundaries for collaboration and a common ground for the assessment of knowledge. From this perspective, “post-truth” is not a lack of scientific authority, but more a lack of the virtue of an adequate dealing with narratives.
Business Sector Innovation and Economic Growth a Comparative Analysis Between EU Countries
Authors: Caseiro Cláudia , Simões Marta C. N.
Published: June 2019

This paper examines the relationship between innovation carried out by the business sector and economic growth in the 28 member states of the European Union, divided into two groups (1 and 2) according to their innovation performance. We use fixed effects panel data methods to test the hypothesis that business sector innovation plays a relevant role in explaining the behaviour of real GDP per capita, estimating two growth regressions according to data availability (1990-2015 and 2008-2015; unrestricted/restricted sample). The results indicate that the role of business sector innovation in economic growth not only varies according to the sample of countries and the period under analysis, but also the proxy for innovation used. In group 1 (above average innovation performance) the innovation indicators statistically significant in explaining growth also present a positive sign (with a few exceptions). In group 2 (below average innovation performance) on the other hand, the statistically significant business sector innovation indicators present a negative sign. One possible justification for these signs are differences in absorptive capacity, so that the growth benefits of innovation activities depend on aspects such as human capital availability, accumulated knowledge, technological and financial support. Since group 1 includes countries with higher absorptive capacity, business sector innovation is effectively translated into faster economic growth. In group 2, innovation activities do not translate into productivity increases due to a lack of absorptive capacity. Additionally, resources used in innovation activities might compete with other activities more relevant in terms of the stage of the growth process these countries are in so that innovation saps growth.
A Literature Survey of the Environmental Kuznets Curve
Authors: Mitić Petar , Kresoja Milena , Minović Jelena
Published: June 2019

Since the 1970s, the issue of environmental degradation has received considerable attention. Environmental Kuznets curve is one of the most well-known hypotheses that explains the relationship between economic growth and environmental pollution. It represents an important model that enables policymakers to deliver quality information-based decisions. In this paper we provide the theoretical framework of the Environmental Kuznets curve and examine existing literature on the EKC hypothesis. The systematic literary survey includes studies conducted for single countries as well as for group of countries. The most of the studies were testing empirically existence of inverted U-shaped relationship between economic growth and carbon dioxide emissions. Due to the chosen time period, set of independent variables and methodological framework, the results are inconclusive in nature, which is consistent with previous literature surveys on the same topic.
Comparative Analysis of Insurance Pemiums in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina - Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Model
Authors: Kaličanin Tijana , Kamenkovic Sandra , Simeunović Ivana
Published: June 2019

In the last few years, the global insurance market has shown a trend of concentration growth, which was conditioned by the processes of mergers and acquisitions in insurance. The aim of this paper is to make a comparative analysis of insurance premiums in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dynamic analysis of market concentration indicators calculated on the basis of absolute amounts of premiums indicates that the insurance market in Bosnia and Herzegovina is characterized by low concentrated supply, i.e. there is greater equality of market share in relation to high inequality and high concentration among market participants in the insurance sector of the Republic of Serbia. Having applied the multi-linear regression model in order to analyze the impact of selected macroeconomic indicators on the amount of insurance premiums in the period 2000-2017, it can be concluded that the greatest impact on the amount of the premium in Bosnia and Herzegovina had Gross Domestic Income and Wage and Salaries Workers. In the Republic of Serbia, the greatest influence on the amount of premium in the observed period had the Average Net Salary, Households and Final Consumption Expenditure and Gross Domestic Income.
Assessing Organizational Maturity in Predictive Analytics of Telecommunications Companies in the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Trenevska Blagoeva Kalina , Mijoska Marina
Published: June 2019

Data analytics and predictive analytics are among major trends companies are facing worldwide. In a highly digitalized environment it is not only to question the usage of data analytics, but how analytically mature organizations are. The goal of this paper is to assess organizational maturity in predictive analytics of telecommunications companies in the country.

In order to assess the level of organizational maturity in predictive analytics we use Predictive Analytics Maturity Framework Assessment (PAMFA) (Capgemini, 2012), since it best describes maturity levels in telecommunications sector. The method of analysis is based on interviewing managers with questionnaire that guides respondents through all dimensions and levels proposed by the framework. According to the PAMFA five dimensions are analyzed (Vision and strategy, Enablers, Competence, Deployment and Governance). For each dimension, four maturity levels are defined: Level 1: Impromptu, Level 2: Solo, Level 3: Ensemble and Level 4: Symphony.

Survey results confirmed that analysed companies fully understand the benefits of predictive analytics as valuable source of gaining competitive advantage from data. The overall level of predictive analytics maturity is set between levels 2 or 3 for almost all dimensions.

This research is the first attempt to analyze organizational maturity in predictive analytics in the country. Its originality derives from the specific characteristics and development of the telecommunications sector. This sector is one of the most advanced service sectors in the country and hence represents a benchmark concerning digital transformation. Results of this survey provide useful information needed to design a roadmap for migrating towards higher maturity levels.
Challenges and Perspectives of Development of Private Pension Funds in Serbia
Authors: Đekić Marija , Nikolić Miloš , Vesić Tamara
Published: June 2019

Following the successful implementation of the Chilean reform, the World Bank proposed a solution from three pillars of the pension system: compulsory state, compulsory private and voluntary private pension insurance. Serbia, like many other developed and undeveloped countries, has only adopted the third pillar, in addition to the already existing state. The introduction of compulsory private insurance was also considered, however, there are no market conditions or financial possibilities for achieving this idea. Voluntary pension funds in Serbia were introduced by the 2005 laws. There are seven voluntary pension funds in Serbia, managed by four management companies. So far, the funds have achieved positive yields, although due to limited investment opportunities, these rates were very modest. In addition to limited investment opportunities, one of the problems is the accumulation of funds. The problem of population savings has many sides, and it is certain that some of the causes can be sought in bad experiences from the past. The paper analyzes the limitations and possibilities for further development of private pension funds.
Determination a Reasonable Concession Period for (PPP) Projects
Authors: Hadi Ali Hasan , Erzaij Kadhim Raheim
Published: June 2019

Public Private Partnership (PPP) are agreements where public bodies enter into long term contractual with private entities for construction or management the public sector facilities, or provision services to the community. Internal rate of return (IRR), pay back regime or tariff, and the concession period (CP) are essential items to success (PPP) projects. This research presents a systematic approach for a win-win partnership contract determined on a quantitative basis, by informing the partnership parties how long contract period should be made.  Essence of the proposed methodology is that project completion time should allow a competent contractor to complete the project on schedule and operation period should be long enough to enable the concessionaire to achieve a reasonable return, but not too long such that concessionaire’s return is excessive and public sector’s interests are sacrificed. A case study of a PPP project in Mayoralty of Baghdad was conducted to evaluate performance of the developed mathematical models. The determined concession period (CP) has found to be approximately equal to actual concession period (CP) granted to the private sector.  Evaluation shows the possibility to adopt the proposed approach to determine the concession period (CP) more effectively. Instead of opportunism policy, the proposed methodology enables local government of Baghdad province to enhance its policies of awarding the partnership projects to increase private sector participation in infrastructure development. Finally, the proposed method can be used by investment practitioners as a decision support tool for contract concession period (CP), and is worth popularizing to design the contracted concession period (CCP) for partnership projects in Iraq, and also can use as a methodology to assess the critical aspects which related to partnership projects in general.
Globalization and Culture Hybridity; The Commodification on Korean Music and its Successful World Expansion
Authors: Fithratullah Muhammad
Published: June 2019

The absence of borders increases the consciousness on the larger access which creates global dependency in many ways such as trades, traveling, tourism, and culture information and creates borderless countries. Lyman (2000) explains that the movement and the influence of globalization are triggered by many factors such as the economic expansion in the form of massive industrialization and the development of science, technology, and communication. The beauty of globalization is the ability to force people to be creative and innovative in creating something beneficial. Culture are wrapped and formed then exposed, which later called as “exporting culture” or in the more popular form, it is called as commodification. The boom of Korean popular culture in all over Asian countries has increased starting in 2000 it moves forward to rule all over Asia (Hyejung: 2007). The rise of Korean Popular culture through globalization triggers a favorable environment to the new commodities allowing interaction between nations. K-Pop Global expansion is through three stages “Competence” or Hard Power, “Attraction” or Soft Power and last but not least Criticism in order to be able to continue or to have a sustainable career in global industries many things should be taken including “facelift”. The purpose of this research is to figure out that commodification on culture is the answer for Korean Music to have successful world expansion and global stage powered with qualitative research is applies in this research. 
Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability for Students Through REACT Strategies
Authors: Qadri Lailatul , Ikhsan M. , Yusrizal Yusrizal
Published: June 2019

The ability to think creatively is important to create students who can use mathematical mindset in their daily activities, and in various sciences. The conditions at school this time show us that students still run into problems in resolve math questions which related to mathematical creative thinking ability that finally impact on the result is low for this ability. Therefore, we need strategy for mathematics learning so it can improve  mathematical creative thinking ability for students. The strategy that can be applied are through Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, dan Transferring (REACT). This research aims to know the improvement creative thinking mathematical ability for students through react strategy. The type of this research is experimental research with a quantitative approach. The populations in this study are students in class X SMAN 1 Banda Aceh. The sample in this study is students in class X MIA-3 as an experimental class that gets learning with REACT’s strategy, and students in class X MIA-1 as a control class that has conventional learning. The instrument of this research is the questions of pretest and post-test. The quantitative analysis using a test independent sample t-test. Based on the results of data analysis it can be concluded that improvement creative thinking mathematical ability for students by teaching with REACT’s strategy is better than improvement of students' creative thinking skills by teaching conventionally.
Hubungan tingkat pengetahuan orang tua tentang kesehatan gigi dengan terjadinya karies pada anak prasekolah di TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal
Authors: Fadlilah Siti
Published: June 2019

Preschool children are a period of growth for children. Dental caries is often observed among preschool children. The Basic Health Research reports that the prevalence rate of caries in Indonesia reaches 25.9%. This condition is very saddening because preschool-children need their parents to take care of their health, particularly dental health. In this case, parents’ knowledge is very much needed in providing more guidance and care in order that the children do not have dental caries. To was aimed at identifying the correlation between parents’ knowledge of dental health with the prevalence of dental caries among preschool children at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Nursery School, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This research was a correlation analysis with a cross-sectional design. The subjects were parents, particularly mothers, whose children studied at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Nursery School. It was a simple random sampling technique with 64 respondents. The data collection instrument consisted of a questionnaire and an observation sheet. The data were analyzed with the Spearman Rank statistics. This research found that the knowledge of dental health of 50.0% of the parents was categorized as good, the dental caries prevalence of the children were 71,9%. The research hypothesis was accepted with a p-value of 0.023 and the correlation coefficient was 0.285. There was a significant correlation between the parents’ knowledge of dental health with the prevalence of dental caries among preschool children at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Nursery School, Wedomartani, Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta.