bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Different organic mulch materials affect the abundance of enchytraeids in an open-field experiment
Authors: Petrikovszki Renáta , Bárányos Fanni , Molnár Amelita Gerda , Tóth Ferenc , Boros Gergely
Published: July 2021

Organic mulch may provide favourable soil conditions e.g. soil moisture or organic matter content, which may enhance the number of enchytraeids. However, there is no sufficient information about the relationship between plant-based mulch and this beneficial soil animal group. Therefore, an open-field experiment was conducted with tomato as a test plant to examine the effect of different types of organic mulch materials on the natural occurence of enchytraeids. Our study microplots received the following treatments: 1) yard-waste compost, 2) walnut leaf litter, 3) mixed leaf litter without walnut and 4) wheat straw. Control microplots were left unmulched. Randomized block design was used with eight replications to the treatments and four to the control. At the end of the growing season, three soil samples were taken from the root zone of each plant with a split soil corer, and enchytraeids were extracted by the wet funnel method. Living enchytraeids were counted under a dissecting microscope, and their density values were estimated. Worms were identified in five randomly selected samples of each treatment. In addition, soil moisture was determined by oven-drying as well. Mulch material types had significantly different effects on both Enchytraeid density and soil moisture. Under walnut leaf litter, mixed leaf litter and straw cover, higher numbers of individuals were found. In the case of soil moisture content, straw mulching had the highest value, while compost and uncovered surfaces the lowest. It appears that mulch materials serve as food source and provide favourable conditions for enchytraeid communities as well.
Seasonal variation of antioxidant enzymatic responses in the desiccation-tolerant bryophyte Syntrichia ruralis (Hedw.) Web. & Mohr.
Authors: Ruchika  , Csintalan Zsolt , Veres Katalin , Péli Evelin Ramóna
Published: July 2021

Bryophytes are poikilohydric organisms that can be used as model plants to study desiccation tolerance mechanisms. The main objective of this study was to examine the activities of the antioxidant enzymes ascorbate peroxidase (APX), catalase (CAT) and guaiacol peroxidase (POD) in the rehydrated and desiccated states in Syntrichia ruralis (Hedw.) Web. & Mohr. from two slopes, one North-east (NE) and one South-west (SW) facing and collected in different seasons. Our results showed seasonal variation in the enzymatic activities of APX, CAT and POD between the slopes in both the rehydrated and desiccated states. The mean value of all the activities of APX, CAT and POD and MDA contents (a measure of lipid peroxidation) tended to be higher in moss cushions collected from the NE compared to the SW facing slopes except in summer season. The mean values of all enzymatic activities were higher in desiccated states as compared with rehydrated states. Protein content has lower values in summer and winter season. Differences in the antioxidant activities of the mosses growing on the two slopes may reflect adaptations to desiccation stress.
EXPLORING THE HIDDEN CUSTOM OF PUKHTUNWALI WITH REFERENCE TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION AMONG PUKHTUN SOCIETY
Authors: Rahman Habib ur , Jamal Humera , Khan Younas , Ahmad Waqar , Abdullah
Published: July 2021

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the current study is designed to explore the hidden custom among Pukhtuns’ society (Nanawati) as a traditional mechanism for conflict resolution.

Methodology: A cross-sectional-based research design was conducted with the sole aim to explore the role of Nanawage in the conflict resolution process among Pukhtun inhabitants in District Dir Lower Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The potential sampled respondents of the study were household heads particularly elders/ Jirgmar (mediators)/ religious leaders/ and those who practiced and observed Nanawate as the traditional mechanism of conflict resolution from 217 respondents out of 420 Household Head as per Sekaran (2003) criteria through proportional allocation method. Descriptive (univaraite) and inferential statistics (bivaraite analysis) was used to ascertain the level of association among practiced of Nanwati (independent variable) and conflict resolution (dependent variable) through the application of chi-square test statistics.

Main Findings: Based on the results Nanawate is widely practiced by Pakhtun inhabitants locally by the virtue of gray beard (Speengeries), religious clergies (Mullas), and family head. Moreover, religion also plays a vital role as a mediator among two party’s conflicts through the perpetuation of Nanawate as it to be believed satisfactory, while not the rejection of Nanawate by someone may consider as damnation on that party who negated the contribution of the religious institution.

Applications of this study: Exposing the role of Nanawate in terms of conflict resolution particularly is the order of the day through awareness and social media at the macro (government/ non-government sectors) and micro-level (familial and community level), with the collaboration of by giving a legal status in judiciary system will dethrone the conflicting situation among local inhabitants through the hidden custom of Nanawate were put forward some of the recommendations in light of the present study.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study is designed to explore the hidden custom deliverance of Nanawate (a traditional mechanism) in conflict resolution with reference to Pakhtun’s society through perceptional based study, along with quantitative research designs to measure the association between the practicing of Nanawate in conflict resolution system among Pakhtun’s tribe.
Customers' Opinions on Reasons for Using Online Banking: Experience of Customers in Tanzania
Authors: Sikira Richard
Published: July 2021

Information technology has revolutionalised the banking industry with enormous benefits. However, there have been mixed perceptions on preferring online banking to traditional banking. These perceptions usually change over time because of deliberate efforts done by stakeholders. This study aimed to determine the opinions of customers on the reasons for using online banking services. In conducting this research, the study opted to use a case study research design. The study employed 60 CRDB Bank customers as its sample size. The study collected its data through primary data, by using a semi-structured questionnaire that allowed the collection of quantitative and qualitative data. The researcher employed content analysis through descriptions for qualitative data and simple descriptive statistics analysis through frequencies and percentages for quantitative data. The study found that most respondents (customers) use online banking because it saves time, offers instant feedback, is reliable, and is secure and convenient. The study recommends more awareness and understanding of online banking services to users to enjoy the enormous benefits of online banking services. Furthermore, customer support must be improved and ensure keeping promises related to solving customers' problems. The study recommends categorically further research on the contribution of mobile money to the reduction of income poverty
Accountability Complexities in Non-governmental Organisation: A Reflection of Practical Mechanisms for Instilling Accountability in Selected Tanzania's Non-governmental Organisations
Authors: Sikira Richard
Published: July 2021

Non-governmental Organisations are key development partners who receive funds and other support from various stakeholders for supporting human development. Receiving funds and other supports require a well-established accountability framework to which most NGOs do not adhere. The downward and upward accountability phenomena seem overly complicated for NGOs to strike a balance as they have diverse and antagonistic interests. Given that scenario, it was imperative to examine how the existing mechanisms, influence the accountability of NGOs with the bias of ANSAF, UCS and HAWA. The study used Dar es Salaam as the case study employing the case study research design with a sample size of 30. Data were gathered through interviews and semi-structured questionnaires and analysed through content analysis for qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed through simple descriptive statistics. This study aims to examine the mechanisms selected NGOs employ to instil accountability in Tanzania. The study found that the selected NGOs apply various accountability mechanisms, while the most used one is performance assessment based on a short-term basis, followed by disclosure of funding sources. The study concludes that upward and downward accountabilities are overly complex phenomena in actual practice. Thus, NGOs need a proper dedicated balance between the two.
Folate supplementation in pregnancy
Authors: Al-Ankoodi Dr. Yasser
Published: July 2021

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of low, normal and high folate levels in Omani population. Folate supplement given routinely during pregnancy. Folate added into multi-vitamins supplement as well as into food products. This leads to decrease the prevalence of low folate or increase prevalence of people with excess folate. Low and high folate level leads to adverse side effects.

Methods: 3706 folate samples analyzed in Cobas e 601 chemical analyzer. The results separated into three main groups (low, normal and high).

Results: Only 0.3% of the study sample shows low folate level. Five (0.2%) out of 2335 female samples show low folate level. Three (0.2%) out of 1371 male samples shows low folate level.

Conclusion: Routine folate intake during pregnancy, supplement to the general population for wellbeing and food fortification might lead to excess folate status. Folate testing before supplementation help in avoiding high folate adverse effects.
Effect of washing on performance attributes of fabrics for Basic School Uniforms
Authors: Danquah Monnie Patience , Fianu Docea , Vandyck Efua
Published: July 2021

The determination of the suitability of fabrics for specific end-uses require the subjection of selected fabrics to conditions they would be exposed to during use and care such as washing. Three different brands of fabrics commonly used for Ghanaian Basic School Uniforms and  labelled A, B and C were evaluated after washing to suggest suitable fabric(s) to be used to achieve quality in uniforms. Specimens were subjected to three washing cycles and strength, elongation, dimensional stability and colourfastness tested. Data were analyzed using the Predictive Analytical Software for windows version 22. Means of the performance characteristics of the fabrics were determined and hypotheses were tested using analysis of variance at 0.05 alpha level. Washing had effect on the parameters investigated. In all, fabric brand B performed best as throughout the wash cycles, its strength values were above the standard requirements set by the Ghana Standards Authority for uniform fabrics. Since the fabric brand B performed best with the parameters investigated, it is suggested for use as school uniform fabric. However, further studies can be conducted on these same fabrics where other parameters such as absorbency and abrasion resistance can be evaluated.
Implant Overloading Considerations for Implant Assisted Overdentures .
Authors: A El Maroush Mohamed , M Esayah Suleiman , Mohammed Askar Osama
Published: July 2021

The loss of retention and stability are considered the most common prosthetic problems that face prosthodontics in complete denture patients especially with continued residual ridge resorption, which increased the number of patients’ seeking improvement of the retention and stability in order to use their dentures. The implant supported overdenture is considered the best option of treatment to solve these problems. Implants may be subjected to occlusal overloading during function which will negatively affect the prognosis of implant osseintegration. This encouraged us to review the literature concerning the factors affecting implant assisted overdentures (IAOD) overloading and how to control them to the benefit and comfort of the patient as well as longevity of the prosthetic.
The regional counter-blocs strategy in the context of the Middle East Second Cold War
Authors: Alsafi Bayan
Published: July 2021

Iranian Shiite geopolitical theories aimed at forming a transnational ideological project in order to unite the Islamic world and the formation of Iran military and ideological strategically allies in addition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions have shaken the regional alliances system. Adapting to a radical change in regional policy and security requires the use of a counter-bloc strategy with account for questions regarding the structure, formation, motivation, and risk involved with counter-bloc to Iran. For countries with a Sunni ideology, this stage requires reformulating and upgrading their strategy with a regional ally characterized by hostility to Iran and loyalty to USA, in addition to military, nuclear and cyber capabilities and global support to form a counter-bloc. Israel, a historical enemy of the Arab nation became the best option. Turkey’s absence within this structure may impede the success or continuity of the strategy of the counter-Iran bloc.
Urgensi Mobile Learning Berbasis Situs Jejak Gerilya Jenderal Soedirman di Pakisbaru Pacitan sebagai Media Pembelajaran Sejarah Generasi Z
Authors: Maghfiroh Aghnia Muzamilul , Suprapta Blasisus , Sulistyo Wahyu Djoko
Published: July 2021

This research was conducted to analyze the urgency of history learning media innovation. The development of the times puts history learning to have challenges to be able to adapt the learning targets faced, namely the Z Generation. This generation was born in the early 2000s. The character of this generation is very sensitive to technology and communication, meaning that they have advantages in the field of information and knowledge. Meanwhile, educators who were born in the previous era are still didn't used to it, so that educators often admit to being "gaptek" (stuttering technology). Therefore, this study describes the urgency of developing Mobile Learning media using local historical sites. The description presented covers the development stage of the first part. This section describes a preliminary study to see potential problems and analyze the needs of students in learning history. The results obtained from this study are quite significant with the percentage reaching above 80% for the category of interest in mobile learning media. In the early stages of product development, the materials and media produced from the field research process at the historical site of General Sudirman in Pacitan is also presented. In addition, it also describes the form of the media design as an initial draft with adjustments to the learning interests of the Z Generation. So, Mobile Learning is expected to facilitate the Z Generation in learning history.
Putting Citizens in Front of the Dilemma Voting VS Health Protection: The Biggest Challenge to Avoid by the Albanian Authority in the 2021 Parliamentary Election
Authors: Toshkallari Irena
Published: July 2021

In a relatively new and fragile democracy like Albania, with only 30 years of life in this post-communist period, the COVID-19 Pandemic placed the authorities in the face of even more difficult challenges in holding free and fair elections that are uncontested and legitimate. Finding a balance between elections that meet the criteria of being democratic and protecting the lives of citizens is one of the chief objectives for Albanian authorities. This is likened to be the case of many other countries that had elections during the COVID19 period. Although COVID-19 virus is not selective as to whom it will infect, some specific groups such as the elderly people with underlying health conditions tend to manifest more severe symptoms. Countries are responsible for adapting the voting system to ensure public safety during the pandemic by implementing a diverse range of alternative voting mechanisms. Policymakers in the design process of measures have to take into consideration these vulnerable groups and also the individuals who show symptoms on the voting day due to SARS, CoV-2, or they may be hospitalized or be quarantined on the voting day. This paper focuses on analyzing the measures that Albanian authorities have envisaged to ensure the right to vote for these specific groups. After evaluating the decisions and instructions of the responsible authorities for the organization and administration of elections in Albania, it can be concluded that based on the subject of this research paper, no specific measures was undertaken for any of the groups mentioned above to ensure a safe voting process. The lack of this can probably lead to exclusive and not inclusive elections.
Alternativas de turismo sostenible en sectores priorizados de la Provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Authors: Lema Freddy Anaximandro Álvarez , Zaquinaula Manuel Antonio Abarca , Poma Matius Rodolfo Mendoza , Arrieta Milton Alberto Sampedro
Published: July 2021

La deficiente potencialización de rutas turísticas es una de las causas por las que no se ha desarrollado correctamente la actividad turística en la Provincia de Cotopaxi, motivo por el cual se ejecutó el presente proyecto de vinculación en convenio con dirigentes de barrios, comunidades y parroquias de cinco sectores priorizados (Pastocalle, Cumbijín, Mulaló, Canchagua, Cusubamba), con la finalidad de aportar al desarrollo turístico de la Provincia de Cotopaxi. Los objetivos del proyecto se cumplieron con el trabajo conjunto de docentes y estudiantes de la carrera de Ecoturismo de la Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales de la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi. En primer lugar se realizó el levantamiento de información de los sectores priorizados, estableciendo la línea base del proyecto, con los datos obtenidos se procedió a caracterizar los cinco sectores, inventariando los atractivos turísticos con base en la Metodología para Jerarquización de Atractivos y Generación de Espacios Turísticos en Ecuador creada para esta misma finalidad por el Ministerio de Turismo, obteniendo así: Pastocalle 7 atractivos turísticos, Cumbijín 8 atractivos turísticos, Mulaló 11 atractivos turísticos, Canchagua 3 atractivos turísticos y Cusubamba 14 atractivos turísticos. Con base en los datos obtenidos de atractivos turísticos inventariados se procedió a diseñar, construir y/o repotenciar una ruta turística en cada sector priorizado, resaltando que en los cinco sectores priorizados ya existían senderos que conectaban a la mayoría de los atractivos turísticos. Además, se diseñó e implemento la señalética turística respectiva en cada ruta, con base en la forma y fondo establecida en el Manual de Señalización Turística del Ministerio de Turismo del Ecuador.
Manajemen Program Adiwiyata dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Peduli Lingkungan
Authors: Sidik Ikhwan , Annur Saipul , Handayani Tutut
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) Mendeskripsikan manajemen program Adiwiyata di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Al-Furqon Palembang, 2) Mendeskripsikan peningkatan karakter peduli lingkungan siswa Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Al-Furqon Palembang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kepala Sekolah, Wakil Kepala Sekolah Bidang Kurikulum, Ketua Tim Adiwiyata, guru dan siswa. Metode pengumpulan data dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi teknik dan sumber. Analisis data menggunakan model interaktif yang dimulai dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penyimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Manajemen program Adiwiyata di SDIT Al-Furqon Palembang sudah diimplementasikan dengan baik. Fungsi perencanaan dilakukan dengan cara menentukan tujuan, merumuskan keadaan saat ini, mengidentifikasi kemudahan dan hambatan, dan mengembangkan rencana. Fungsi pengorganisasian dilakukan dengan caramengacu pada rencana dan tujuan, menentukan tugas utama, membagi tugas kepada individu, dan mengalokasikan sumber daya. Fungsi pelaksanaan dilakukan dengan cara melaksanakan empat komponen Adiwiyata yakni kebijakan berwawasan lingkungan, kurikulum berwawasan lingkungan, kegiatan lingkungan berbasis partisipatif dan pengelolaan sarana pendukung ramah lingkungan. Fungsi pengawasan dilakukan dengan cara menentukan standar, membandingkan pelaksanaan dengan standar dan menentukan penyimpangan serta melakukan tindakan perbaikan. 2) Peningkatan karakter peduli lingkungan pada siswa di SDIT Al-Furqon Palembang terlihat melalui ikap siswa dalam mencegah kerusakan lingkungan serta memperbaiki kerusakan alam.
The Strategi Kepala SD-LB dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Tridora Vivid Agus , Badaruddin Kms , Amilda Amilda
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui, mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis serta memberikan alternatif solusi faktor pendukung dan penghambat strategi kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru di SD-LB Bina Autis Mandiri (BAM). Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian studi kasus dengan rancangan karena peneliti mencermati kasus, peristiwa dan kejadian sehari-hari pada Bina Autis Mandiri sebagai yang akan dijadikan penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini adalah strategi yang digunakan kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru di SD-LB Bina Autis Mandiri Palembang yaitu melakukan seleksi ketat guru-guru melalui tes akademik dan juga pembekalan medis. Menerapkan kepemimpinan demokratis dengan menerima kritik, saran dari setiap guru-guru yang efektif bagi proses pembelajaran, memberikan pelatihan-pelatihan yang persuasif kepada guru, juga menggunakan strategi pendekatan individual bagi guru untuk dibina dan diarahkan langsung dalam upaya meningkatkan strategi guru tersebut. Kinerja guru cukup baik melalui penilaian kompetensi guru. Selain itu, kinerja guru diukur melalui hasil evaluasi dari supervisi kepala sekolah. Faktor pendukung yakni guru yang memiliki ide dan kreatifitas dalam mengelola proses pembelajaran, fasilitas sekolah dan pelatihan yang persuasif bagi guru, sikap demokratis kepala sekolah, serta pemberian reward penghargaan bagi guru. Sedangkan factorpenghambat berasal dari faktor intern guru, usia guru yang sulit memahami media teknologi, permasalahan pribadi guru yang terbawa sampai pada aktifitas belajar mengajar dan berdampak pada kurangnya konsentrasi di kelas
The Queer Outside in Law: Recognising LGBTIQ People in the United Kingdom, P Dunne and S Raj (eds), [Palgrave Macmillan, 2021, 277pp, £89.99 (hardback)]
Authors: Maine Alexander
Published: July 2021

Book Review:

The Queer Outside in Law: Recognising LGBTIQ People in the United Kingdom, P Dunne and S Raj (eds), [Palgrave Macmillan, 2021, 277pp, £89.99 (hardback)]
Policy Development of Inclusion Village to Fulfill the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Authors: Widhi Antoro Bibianus Hengky , Widijantoro Johanes , Hardjanti Dewi Krisna
Published: July 2021

Stigmatization towards persons with disabilities is so pervasive in society that it directly weakens their position in various fields unlike common other people in various fields. Although Indonesia has enacted Law No. 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities, efforts to protect and fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities must continue to be actively encouraged. This study examines one of the strategic steps being taken to protect and fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities, the development of a Village Inclusion Policy. Aside from contributing to the fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly in rural areas, this policy is also expected to accelerate the improvement of welfare through increased accessibility of, and participation in, rural development. The study begins by reviewing the implementation of regulations and policies related to the protection and fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities in general. It then analyzes the possibility of further developing the Inclusion Village Policy, drawing on a policy review, focus group discussion, and in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders. The results of this study illustrate the strategic value of the policy as well as the various factors that encourage or inhibit the fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities.
ASSESSING ANT DIVERSITY IN AGROECOSYSTEMS: THE CASE OFITALIAN VINEYARDS OF THE ADIGE VALLEY
Authors: GIANNETTI DANIELE , SCHIFANI ENRICO , CASTRACANI CRISTINA , GHIZZONI MARTINA , DELAITI MARCO , PENNER FRANCESCO , SPOTTI FIORENZA A. , MORI ALESSANDRA , IORIATTI CLAUDIO , GRASSO DONATO A.
Published: July 2021

Agroecosystems have gained a dominant positionon worldwide land-usage, and therefore preserving their biodiversity is crucial for environmental sustainability. Ants are one of the most widespread groups of terrestrial arthropods, and,thanks to their significant diversification,they are considered as a good proxy group for bio-diversity monitoring, also in agroecosystems. Vineyards are economically valuable cultures widespread worldwide,and hosting many ant species, that provide meaningful ecosystem services and disservices. Despite the important role that ants play in these agroecosystems, ant biodiversity in vineyards is still poorly studied, especially in Italy. In this context, we present a first detailed quantitative and qualitative assessment of the ant fauna of Italian vineyards from the Adige Valley based on pitfall traps data, and discuss the results in comparison with the few other similar assessments from Europe and other continents. We document anassemblage of 22 species (7-16 per or-chard), mostly dominated by three disturbance-tolerant species (including an introduced species). Vineyards’ ant faunas appear to be rather heterogeneous worldwide, mainly following local ecological and biogeographical constraints, and the role that most ant species play in these agroecosystems is presently unknown.
A força do concreto
Authors: Negreiros Dario de
Published: July 2021

Se há uma força comum a diferentes obras de Caio Prado Jr., esta é – para dizê-lo com Antonio Candido – “a força do concreto”. Trata-se da tentativa de se encontrar uma lógica interna à realidade histórica nacional, recusando-se a enxergá-la “como aparece nos mesquinhos e deformadores esquemas e modelos exóticos”. Neste artigo, limitando-nos à análise de alguns argumentos centrais do livro A revolução brasileira, procuraremos explicitar o modo como, fazendo emergir o concreto, Caio Prado Jr. argumenta que a esquerda no pré-golpe de 1964 havia sido incapaz de analisar conjunturas, compreender o comportamento dos atores sociais, especular com alguma plausibilidade sobre possíveis desfechos de suas disputas, identificar as forças às quais podia se aliar, quais se lhe contrapunham e, principalmente, quais os caminhos que lhe permitiriam traçar estratégias revolucionárias que fossem mais do que uma quimera. À guisa de conclusão, veremos como o autor acabaria por adiantar em boa parte, ainda em 1966, o argumento central de O ornitorrinco (2003) de Francisco de Oliveira.
“O racismo no Brasil é velado”
Authors: Silva Douglas Vinícius Souza
Published: July 2021

A quem serve o discurso de que o racismo no Brasil é velado ou de que o racismo inexiste neste país formado pela miscigenação? Esse discurso se faz presente na sociedade brasileira, é difundido pela mídia e por líderes políticos, e ganhou espaço em polêmicas recentes. Partindo dessa questão, o artigo propõe uma análise qualitativo-interpretativista de quatro tweets de um representante político e de falas e textos veiculados nos meios midiáticos nacionais, buscando compreender as raízes desse discurso e suas implicações na sociedade brasileira. Para isso, parto de uma revisão bibliográfica histórica sobre intérpretes do Brasil, como Sílvio Romero, Gilberto Freyre, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda, Euclides da Cunha, Antonio Candido, entre outros, que desempenharam um papel significativo na consolidação do discurso da miscigenação como elemento nuclear da identidade nacional e na popularização dessa concepção. Em diálogo com a conjuntura atual, percebem-se “revozeamentos” e rupturas nas polêmicas discursivas e interesses em torno dos discursos hegemônicos sobre raça e miscigenação.
A cidade porosa de Bruno Carvalho
Authors: Duarte Mateus Sanches
Published: July 2021

Este texto é uma resenha do livro Cidade porosa: dois séculos de história cultural do Rio de Janeiro, de Bruno Carvalho, vertido ao português em 2019 pela editora Objetiva. A resenha se propõe a apresentar como o autor utiliza o conceito de “porosidade” para reconstruir a história cultural do Rio de Janeiro a partir da experiência cultural da Cidade Nova, bairro que foi devastado para a construção da Avenida Presidente Vargas na década de 1940.
A indústria de cinema independente no Brasil
Authors: Machado Tatiana Vasconcelos Fleming , Vasconcelos Silvinha Pinto
Published: July 2021

O mercado de produção cinematográfica brasileira passou por movimentações nos últimos anos e o desafio dos produtores independentes em alcançar a plataforma comercial tradicional (salas de cinema) cresceu na mesma proporção. Neste contexto, algumas desvantagens relativas deste segmento fazem-se notar quando consideradas as firmas rivais que estabelecem um nicho comercial altamente lucrativo. Mas, paradoxalmente, produtores do cinema nacional permaneceram no mercado, competindo lado a lado com grandes produtores estrangeiros. A constatação de tal permanência motivou a realização deste estudo, o qual visa compreender a lógica de decisão de localização em termos de tipo de filme a ser produzido, dentre um continuum de possíveis tipos de filmes mais ou menos comerciais. Para tanto, e estrutura de mercado foi considerada, bem como foi feita uma análise estratégica das decisões de diferenciação com base no modelo da cidade linear de Hotelling. Concluiu-se que há possibilidade de os produtores independentes coexistirem com os comerciais neste mercado.
A democracia racial no pensamento de Guerreiro Ramos
Authors: Caldas Alan , Silva Nikolas Gustavo Pallisser
Published: July 2021

O objetivo deste artigo é o de realizar um balanço crítico das interpretações acerca do significado, do lugar e da função do conceito de democracia racial no pensamento do sociólogo Alberto Guerreiro Ramos. Partindo do levantamento crítico de alguns comentadores (Marcos Chor Maio, Antonio Sérgio Alfredo Guimarães, Muryatan Santana Barbosa e Luiz Augusto Campos), pretendemos mostrar que o conceito de democracia racial foi apropriado da intelectualidade acadêmica pelos intelectuais militantes negros dos anos de 1940 e 1950 e transformado em: a) um projeto político e social de integração das populações negras à estrutura social competitiva em emergência; e b) numa terapêutica das subjetividades colonizadas a partir da estética da negritude. Por fim, faremos uma síntese das continuidades e rupturas entre a democracia racial segundo seus intérpretes tradicionais e conforme os militantes negros dos anos de 1940 e 1950, sobretudo a partir da obra de Guerreiro Ramos.
Carta do comitê editorial
Authors: Pismel Adriana Cattai , Monges Alma , Schmidt Augusto Frederico Junqueira , Paula Fernanda Folster de , Sacramento Jonatan , Camargo Kelly Cristina de Moraes , Tresoldi Maria Caroline Marmerolli , Pontes Rúbia Marcussi
Published: July 2021

Carta do Comitê Editorial para o n.57, composto pelo dossiê "Interpretações do Brasil e dilemas contemporâneos".
O Programa São Paulo Faz Escola e a proposta curricular paulista na visão dos professores
Authors: Ortega Daiani Vieira , Militão Silvio Cesar Nunes
Published: July 2021

Este artigo resulta de uma pesquisa empírica realizada entre 2017-2018, que buscou desvelar a percepção dos professores acerca da proposta curricular implementada a partir do Programa São Paulo Faz Escola (PSPFE) durante a gestão de José Serra (2007-2010). Diante do objetivo precípuo e a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, realizou-se um estudo de caso em uma escola do interior do estado de São Paulo e coletaram-se os dados a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas realizadas com nove professores. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que a falta de participação dos professores na formulação da proposta e as diferenças de concepção de educação presentes nela foram responsáveis pela rejeição dos professores e adoção de estratégias de resistência. Viu-se que, mesmo diante do conjunto de ações que visaram garantir a consolidação da proposta (EFAP, SARESP, Bônus), os professores refletem sobre a prática pedagógica e adotam estratégias para construir um conhecimento contextualizado com a realidade dos seus alunos.
Transição entre a Educação Pré-Escolar e o primeiro ano: desafios do contexto educativo português
Authors: Kempf Bolgenhagen Silvani , Cosme Ariana , Pinheiro Ana Cristina
Published: July 2021

Com esta pesquisa, buscamos perceber desafios que se colocam no processo de transição entre a Educação Pré-Escolar e o 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico e como eles são espelhados na prática pedagógica dos diferentes atores no processo: educadores de infância, professores do 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico e famílias. Analisamos: planificações, registos, relatórios de avaliações e, ainda, a relação destes instrumentos com as novas demandas das Orientações Curriculares para a Educação Pré-Escolar de 2016 (OCEPE) e o Decreto Lei n. 55/2018. Foi realizado um estudo qualitativo, no paradigma fenomenológico interpretativo. A pesquisa nos permitiu constatar sobre a articulação: i) O olhar das entrevistas e observações das práticas pedagógicas; ii) O tempo das crianças; iii) A importância da afetividade; iv) Do ofício de criança ao ofício do aluno; v) Transição da casa para 1º ano; vi) O olhar das educadoras/professoras sobre os planeamentos; Regras e a imaturidade para adaptação.
APPLICATION OF THE HOLT-WINTERS EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING METHOD ON THE AIR POLLUTION STANDARD INDEX IN SURABAYA
Authors: Muna Silmi , Kuntoro Kuntoro
Published: July 2021

The Air Pollution Standards Index (APSI) is an indicator that shows how clean or polluted the air is in a city. It also portrays the health impacts towards the people who breathe it in. Based on the Indonesian Ministry of Environment monitoring through the Air Quality Monitoring Station (AQMS), the city of Surabaya only had 22 up to 62 days of air categorized as good in a year. The purpose of this study was to forecast APSI as a scientific-based reference for making decisions and policies that were appropriate in tackling the effects of air pollution on health. This study was non-obstructive or non-reactive research. The research method used was time series to identify the time relationship. The data used were secondary data taken from the APSI documents from 2014 to 2019 at the Surabaya City Environment Agency. The results of this study obtained the best model through α (0.8), γ (0.5), and δ (0.6) with the values of MAPE (0.104355), MAD (0.00842), and MSD (0.001050) calculated with the Holt-Winters exponential smoothing method. The highest produced forecast value of APSI was in September 2020, and the smallest was in January 2020. This study suggests the government of Surabaya to create policies and programs to suppress the number within APSI.
DETERMINANTS OF PREMARITAL SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONGST ADOLESCENTS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Mundhiro Nadhirul , Fauzi Ridhwan , Maruf Mohammad Ainul , Nurfadhilah Nurfadhilah
Published: July 2021

Premarital sex is a growing social issue in Indonesia. The number of adolescents who conduct premarital sex has increased over the years. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of premarital sex behavior among adolescents in Indonesia. The study used secondary data from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic Health Survey (IDHS) with a total of 22,583 adolescent participants. The chi-square and multiple logistic regression were performed to assess the association of premarital sex behavior with socio-demographic status, tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. The results revealed that premarital sex was associated with sex, age, education level, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and drug use. Adolescents who had drunk alcohol were almost twenty times more likely (AOR = 19,888; 95% CI = 16,124-24,531) to have premarital sexual intercourse compared to adolescents who had not. The results found that premarital sex was strongly correlated with addictive substance use. Therefore, the government should formulate integrated health intervention programs to prevent risky health behaviors among adolescents. These can include integrating education on the dangers of smoking, alcohol consumption, and drugs into the Generation Planning or Generasi Berencana (GENRE) program, or Pusat Informasi dan Konseling Remaja (PIK R) or Youth Information and Counseling Center, which focuses on reproductive health in one package.
CALCULATION OF OPTIMAL PARAMETERS FOR STORAGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN ISOLATED ENERGY SYSTEMS
Authors: Syvenko Mykhailo , Miroshnyk Oleksandr
Published: July 2021

A detailed substantiation of the use of electric energy storage devices in the presence of generators on renewable energy sources in the power supply system is given. The dependence of the storage parameters on the composition and priority of generation in the system is investigated. The solution of the problem of determining the parameters of electricity storage devices by means of purposeful simulation of generation parameters is considered. The results of the choice of power and capacity of the energy storage using technical and economic indicators are shown. Optimal parameters of electric energy storage devices as one of the most important means of ensuring the activity of isolated power supply systems together with selection of generating devices are determined. The results of calculations of capacity of renewable energy sources in isolated power supply systems in combination with classical energy sources are given. The necessity of using the principle of activity of the distribution electric network and the possibility of its realization is demonstrated. The optimal storage capacity as a function of the share of renewable generation, the non-integrated energy produced by renewable sources and the total storage capacity are plotted for several isolated systems. The main points of the used model of the power supply system of isolated networks are given. In the studied isolated power supply systems, wind power plants and solar power plants, which have significant unpredictability of generation, are used as generation based on renewable energy sources. The problem of undersupply of electricity to the grid by stepwise increase of generation is analysed. The results of the multi-step selection of power and energy consumption of electricity storage are determined by technical criteria.
STATE OF EXCEPTION THROUGH RASISME IN GO SET A WATCHMAN IN AGAMBEN’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Authors: Rahmawati Damay , Karsa Sunaryono Ramadhani Ardianto , Utami Mira
Published: July 2021

This study aims to see racism in the novel Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee as state of exception; a political philosophy of Agamben. Agamben's idea of ​​state of exception is used in this study as the theoretical framework. This research specifically reveals how racism becomes part of state of exception in American society around 1960s when the novel was written. The analysis focuses on issues of racism in American society as depicted in the novel. The issue of racism is taken with the aim of analyzing state of exception in USA, in dealing with racial discrimination. After analyzing the issues of racism and state of exception in the novel, this study reveals that racism in American society is politically structured. The finding of this study is the discrimination experienced by lower class citizens who are dominated by black people, as the impact of state of exception which affects their citizenship rights.
THE ONLINE LISTENING STRATEGY INSTRUCTION AND VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE ON LISTENING SKILL OF GRADE 12 JAPANESE LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN BEKASI WEST JAVA
Authors: Astar Fitri , Rasyid Yumna , Ansoriyah Siti
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT

This article presents the result of empirical research that investigates the effect of online listening strategies instruction and vocabulary knowledge on Japanese language learners' listening skill. Listening strategies instruction used are the integrative model and the Oxford model. Participants in the study were 44 Japanese language learners of grade 12 from SMAN 21 Bekasi. This research used a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental method. The data was collected by pre-test and post-test related to the learners’ Japanese listening skills. The learners' vocabulary knowledge was also measured using a vocabulary knowledge test. The result showed that the online listening strategy instruction, integrative model could not be given to students of class XII of SMAN 21 Bekasi due to the absence of a significant effect of the method and vocabulary knowledge on listening skills of Japanese language learners of grade 12 from SMAN 21 Bekasi. The research shows the possibility of other factors such as learning independency and learner autonomy that can affect the effectiveness of online listening strategy instruction, integrative model on Japanese listening skills. 

 

Keywords: Listening Strategy Instruction; Listening Skill; Vocabulary Knowledge; Japanese language.
SAPAAN KEKERABATAN BAHASA KERINCI DI KECAMATAN GUNUNG RAYA KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: Viki Diyanti
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT

This article aims to analyze the types of kinship greeting words in Kerinci language and social factors that influence the types of kinship greeting words in Kerinci language in Gunung Raya sub-district, Kerinci district. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The research data is the kinship greeting words in Kerinci language in Gunung Raya sub-district, Kerinci district. The research data comes from informants as native speakers of Kerinci language who live in Gunung Raya sub-district.The result of this study is the community kinship system of Gunung Raya sub-district based on matrilineal lineage, someone will follow the lineage of mother. The male becomes a kindred based on the marriage line. The kinship greeting words in Kerinci language in Gunung Raya sub-district based on the lineage consist of 25 greeting words, while the kinship greeting words in the Kerinci language in Gunung Raya sub-district based on the marriage line consist of 29 greeting words. Social factors that influence the form of kinship greeting words in Kerinci language in Gunung Raya sub-district are social distance, age, gender, social status, physical characteristics, and language contact.

Keyword: greeting words; Kerinci language; kinship; Gunung Raya sub-district
Urgensi Pengembangan Booklet tentang Materi Bakteri untuk Siswa Kelas X SMA
Authors: Apriyeni Olda , Gusti Utari Akhir
Published: July 2021

Pendidikan merupakan hal yang dibutuhkan oleh setiap individu. Pendidikan berkaitan erat dengan proses belajar mengajar. Setiap pembelajaran selalu melibatkan dua pelaku aktif yaitu guru dan peserta didik. Guru dituntut kreatif dalam mengumpulkan dan membuat sumber belajar yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran.Bakteri merupakan materi yang sulit dipahami peserta didik karena materi terlalu banyak, materi rumit dan terdapat banyak istilah yang membingungkan. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan sumber belajar yang dapat menunjang pembelajaran supaya menjadi lebih efektif dan efesien. Salah satu sumber belajar adalah booklet. Booklet adalah media pendidikan berbentuk buku kecil yang berisi tulisan, gambar atau keduanya.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan studi kepustakaan. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data adalah dari angket observasi dan hasil ulangan harian peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil angket observasi guru mata pelajaran biologi setuju dikembangkan booklet pada materi bakteri ini,  sebanyak 85,6% peserta didik membutuhkan sumber belajar lain dalam materi bakteri ini dan 83,8% peserta didik membutuhkan sumber belajar yang dapat dipahami secara mandiri.
Pembelajaran Picture and Picture untuk Meningkatkan motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Materi Invertebrata
Authors: S Mansur , Raida Sulasfiana Alfi , Putra Sukarman Hadi Jaya
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa kelas X SMAS Katolik Caritas Maumere dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran picture and picture pada materi Invertebrata. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2018 dengan subyek penelitian adalah 20 siswa kelas X SMAS Katolik Caritas Maumere tahun ajaran 2017/2018. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus, setiap siklus terdiri dari 3 kali pertemuan. Hasil belajar ranah kognitif dan ranah afektif diperoleh dari hasil post-test juga lembar observasi. Hasil motivasi belajar diperoleh dari hasil lembar kuisioner pada siklus I dan siklus II. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran metode picture and picture pada pokok bahasan Invertebrata dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar ranah kognitif  dari rata – rata skor siklus I  78,5 menjadi 86,75 di siklus II dan persentase pencapaian KKM dari 70 % di siklus I menjadi 100 % di siklus II dan  peningkatan motivasi belajar dari 69,68% kriteria minimal sedang di siklus I menjadi 86,87% di siklus II pada kriteria tinggi. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah penerapan model pembelajaran picture and picture dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa pada materi pokok Invertebrata kelas X SMAS Katolik Caritas Maumere.
Bases teóricas da interpretação constitucional
Authors: Mello Cláudio Ari
Published: July 2021

A interpretação constitucional é um tema central para entender o papel exercido pela constituição, pelos juristas e pelos tribunais nas democracias constitucionais contemporâneas. A interpretação da constituição tem sido o campo de batalha onde são travadas as grandes disputas doutrinárias, ideológicas e políticas do constitucionalismo moderno. O artigo procura estruturar teoricamente essas disputas expondo as linhas fundamentais das teorias da interpretação jurídica que ao longo das últimas décadas têm disputado a hegemonia cultural da interpretação constitucional: o formalismo, o realismo, o construtivismo e o consequencialismo jurídico. O objetivo do ensaio é evidenciar como a dialética entre as concepções teóricas nos permite compreender melhor a complexidade da atividade interpretação das constituições.
Natureza jurídica e regime jurídico aplicável aos recursos orçamentários e financeiros transferidos às organizações sociais
Authors: Saddy André
Published: July 2021

Trata-se de artigo cujo objeto é a análise da natureza jurídica dos recursos orçamentários e financeiros transferidos às organizações sociais, destacando, em específico, se essas receitas se mantêm disciplinadas como “recursos públicos”, submetidas ao regramento jurídico-financeiro peculiar dos órgãos e das entidades inseridos no âmbito do orçamento estatal, ou se qualificam-se como “recursos de origem pública”, sob distinto regimento regulamentar. Identifica-se quatro posicionamentos: (i) aqueles que consideram os recursos públicos; (ii) aqueles que consideram que exista uma gestão privada de recursos públicos para fins públicos; (iii) aqueles que consideram os recursos privados de natureza pública; e, por fim, (iv) aqueles que consideram os recursos como privados. Conclui-se que os recursos devem ser tratados como de privados de natureza pública.