bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECTS OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SITE PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Onubi Hilary Omatule , Yusof Nor Aini , Hasan Ahmad Sanusi
Published: April 2020

There are growing calls for construction site activities to be carried out in a sustainable manner. The reason for these calls is not far-fetched in view of the enormous impact such construction activities have on the natural environment. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of green construction site practices on environmental performance of construction projects in Nigeria. The effects of three green construction site practices namely waste management, materials management and energy management on environmental performance were analysed. 168 questionnaires were administered to site managers and project managers from “class A” contractors. The data were analysed using partial least squares-structural equation modelling. The results indicate that waste management has an insignificant impact on environmental performance, while materials management and energy management have positive effects on environmental performance. The results imply that not all sustainable construction site practices lead towards the attainment of environmental performance. The study has both theoretical and practical implication that helps policy makers and contractors to better understand the relationships that exists between these variables of sustainable construction site practices as well as environmental performance. This is essential in order to come out with a better plan for their projects and formulation of appropriate policies.
THE LOW-MIDDLE INCOME HOUSING CHALLENGES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mustafa Kamal Ernawati , Seng Lai Kong , Yusof Nor Aini
Published: April 2020

Homeownership is recognised as one of human needs. However, in the 21st century, homeownership remained as one of the greatest challenges in most developing countries, and Malaysia is no exception. Housing for everyone remained an issue in Malaysia. Homeownership for the low to medium income group (LMIG) is getting difficult overtime. Questions raised on the competency of the existing housing policy in catering the uprising needs to house the LMIG. This study aims to explore the challenges within the housing policy and its implementation, and to identify ways to overcome those challenges. Opinions from four major stakeholders in the housing sector; the federal government, the state government, non-governmental organisations, and academicians were solicit using focus group interviews protocol. The results point-out three major concerns- 1) loose connection between the federal and state government, 2) mismatched of housing policy, and 3) inadequacy of financial system and poor demographic profile. Subsequently, four alternatives were proposed to address the issues raised- 1) one-stop center that operates above the differences between the governments, 2) establishes the social infrastructures before Affordable Housing in sub-urban/rural area is approved, 3) government’s active interventions on affordable house pricing, and 4) public awareness on homeownership through education.
QUANTIFICATION OF SOLID WASTE IN SCHOOL CANTEENS - A CASE STUDY FROM A HULU SELANGOR MUNICIPALITY, SELANGOR
Authors: Kasavan Saraswathy , Mohd Ali Nurul Izzati , Masarudin Nadia Azia
Published: April 2020

Obtaining empirical data on solid waste generation and composition is imperative to promote efficient waste management in schools. The paper aims to examine the characteristics and composition of waste generated ‘during food preparation’ stage and ‘after consumption’ stage, waste per capita and the assumption of economic valuation of solid waste for recycling. In this study, solid waste was quantified with transparency through adopting the direct weighing method to obtain reliable and accurate information of solid waste generated at the selected ten school canteens in Hulu Selangor municipality, Malaysia. Based on the result gathered, the total quantity of solid waste generated at 10 school canteens is about 162.8 kg/day with the average solid waste of 19.6 g per capita per day. The total assumption of the economic value of solid waste per day for recycling in all 10 schools’ canteens is about RM 30.70, which shows that recyclable materials have high revenue potential, as well as economic benefits. The present study empirically promotes the transparency of solid waste quantification at the school level, which could help identify hotspots and strategies with the greatest potential for waste reduction.
INDICATORS OF OPEN SPACE QUALITY FOR CHILDREN IN HIGH- DENSITY SETTLEMENTS
Authors: Kusumo Dewi Diah Intan , Rakhmatulloh Anita Ratnasari , Amadea Diva
Published: April 2020

Open spaces are essential for city sustainability because they offer various functions. One of the benefits of open spaces is their use as outdoor space for physical activities or as learning areas for children. The purpose of this paper is to identify the indicators to measure and define open spaces appropriate for children in urban high-density settlements. This study was conducted in the periurban area of Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia. In order to determine appropriate indicators, this study made use of environmental characteristics as indicators. The result showed that security, safety, comfort, and accessibility were essential factors of appropriate open spaces for children in urban high-density settlements. The contribution of this paper is to promote the importance of open space for children’s activities.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Data Protection Can Go Together
Authors: Abeler Johannes , Bäcker Matthias , Buermeyer Ulf , Zillessen Hannah
Published: April 2020

We discuss the implementation of app-based contact tracing to control the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and discuss its data protection and user acceptability aspects.
Quality of Information Regarding Repair Restorations on Dentist Websites: Systematic Search and Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Kanzow Philipp , Büttcher Amelie Friederike , Wiegand Annette , Schwendicke Falk
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND

Repairing instead of replacing partially defective dental restorations represents a minimally invasive treatment concept, and repairs are associated with advantages over complete restoration replacement. To participate in the shared decision-making process when facing partially defective restorations, patients need to be aware of the indications, limitations, and advantages or disadvantages of repairs. Patients are increasingly using the internet to gain health information like this online.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to assess the quality of German-speaking dentist websites on repairs of partially defective restorations.

METHODS

Three electronic search engines were used to identify German-speaking websites of dental practices mentioning repairs. Regarding information on repairs, websites were assessed for (1) technical and functional aspects, (2) comprehensiveness of information, and (3) generic quality and risk of bias. Domains 1 and 3 were scored using validated tools (LIDA and DISCERN). Comprehensiveness was assessed using a criterion checklist related to evidence, advantages and disadvantages, restorations and defects suitable for repairs, and information regarding technical implementation. Generalized linear modeling was used to assess the impact of practice-specific parameters (practice location, practice setting, dental society membership, and year of examination or license to practice dentistry) on the quality of information. An overall quality score was calculated by averaging the quality scores of all three domains and used as primary outcome parameter. Quality scores of all three domains were also assessed individually and used as secondary outcomes.

RESULTS

Fifty websites were included. The median score of quality of information was 23.2% (interquartile range [IQR] 21.7%-26.2%). Technical and functional aspects (55.2% [IQR 51.7%-58.6%]) showed significantly higher quality than comprehensiveness of information (8.3% [IQR 8.3%-16.7%]) and generic quality and risk of bias (3.6% [IQR 0.0%-7.1%]; P<.001/Wilcoxon). Quality scores were not related to practice-specific parameters (P>.05/generalized linear modeling).

CONCLUSIONS

The quality of German-speaking dentist websites on repairs was limited. Despite sufficient technical and functional quality, the provided information was neither comprehensive nor trustworthy. There is great need to improve the quality of information to fully and reliably inform patients, thereby allowing shared decision making.
Posisi dan Strategi Indonesia dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Iklim guna Mendukung Ketahanan Nasional
Authors: Legionosuko Tri , Madjid M Adnan , Asmoro Novky , Samudro Eko G
Published: April 2020

ABSTRACTGlobal environmental hazards that threaten human and nature are becoming increasingly apparent. One of these hazards may include climate change which affect the sea level rise, ocean warming, increased temperature, increased rainfall and tropical storms. Indonesia is one of the countries containing abundant natural resources with high level of environmental damage. Indonesia as a tropical country is also one of the countries most vulnerable to negative impacts of climate change. In order to discover Indonesia position and strategy in the Climate Change, the literature analysis method was done to support the paper. The result showed that, Indonesia in preparing the action plan and funding use the blended finance scheme that is implemented through the document of National Action Plan in Facing Climate Change and National Development Planning Response to Climate Change. The active role of the business community, academics, civil society organizations, development partners, and all elements of society is needed so that efforts to deal with climate change can be achieved effectively in realizing national resilience.      ABSTRAKBahaya lingkungan global yang mengancam  manusia dan alam  menjadi semakin jelas. Salah satu bahaya ini termasuk perubahan iklim yang mempengaruhi kenaikan level permukaan air laut, pemanasan laut, peningkatan suhu, peningkatan curah hujan dan badai tropis. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara yang memiliki sumber daya alam melimpah dengan tingkat kerusakan lingkungan yang tinggi. Indonesia sebagai negara tropis juga merupakan salah satu negara yang paling rentan terhadap dampak negatif perubahan iklim. Untuk menemukan posisi dan strategi Indonesia dalam Perubahan Iklim, metode analisis literatur dilakukan untuk mendukung makalah ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, Indonesia dalam mempersiapkan rencana aksi dan pendanaan menggunakan skema keuangan campuran yang dilaksanakan melalui dokumen Rencana Aksi Nasional dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Iklim dan Respons Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional terhadap Perubahan Iklim. Peran aktif komunitas bisnis, akademisi, organisasi masyarakat sipil, mitra pembangunan, dan semua elemen masyarakat diperlukan agar upaya untuk mengatasi perubahan iklim dapat dicapai secara efektif dalam mewujudkan ketahanan nasional
Characteristics of Shell Bone as an Identification Tool for Turtle Species (Reptiles: Testudines) in Java, Borneo, and Sumatra
Authors: Yudha Donan Satria , Aritona Fidelis Triki Sadewa , Eprilurahman Rury
Published: April 2020

There are 42 species of turtles; including sea turtle, freshwater turtle, tortoise, and softshell turtle (Reptilia: Testudines) living in Indonesia today. Turtles have economic values for quite a long time and it has led to illegal trade such as smuggling of carapace and plastron bones. Identification is needed to find out more details about the turtle species. Turtles have shells as unique features with different characteristics on each species. Shell’s identification usually relies on the shape of carapace and plastron. The purpose of this research is to understand turtle shell morphological characters and determine the diagnostic characters of each species. We conducted visual observation on specimen collections from the Laboratory of Animal Systematics, Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Museum of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The result shows that each turtle species have their own unique shell bone’s characters, therefore it can be used to determine each turtle species of Indonesia.
Vegetation Composition of Savanna Ecosystem as a Habitat For The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) on Padar and Komodo Islands, Flores East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia
Authors: Sutomo S.
Published: April 2020

Tropical savanna and dry forest in Indonesia are an important type of ecosystem that supports various endemic wildlife of Indonesia including savannas at Padar and Komodo Islands which is home to the Komodo (Varanus komodoensis). The Komodo dragon is considered as “Vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Studies with regards to the Komodo dragons’ habitats are scarce, considering that these types of habitats are significant to support Komodo’s existence, but yet are also very prone to conversion and disturbances. This paper elaborates the results of ecological study on the tropical savanna forest in Komodo National Park as habitat for the Komodo dragon. Vegetation sampling was conducted using nested plots 20 x 20 m, 10 x 10 m, 5 x 5 m and 2 x 2 m spread across the sampling sites. Data was analysed using PRIMER software which includes cluster analysis, analysis of similarity (ANOSIM) and similarity percentage (SIMPER). As many as 17 plant species which belongs to 11 families were identified in the sampling sites. These consist of six trees habitus, six shrubs, four grasses and one palm. Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Poaceae were the plant families which has high number of species. The result of cluster analysis shows that the similarity level of the two groups (Komodo and Padar) based on the results of cluster analysis is 60%. This result infers that there are similarities in terms of species composition in savanna on Komodo and Padar Island, however, each savanna still has its own species characteristics. This is confirmed by the ANOSIM test. The ANOSIM test results show the Global R value of 0.6.With the looming challenges from invasive alien plant species (IAPS), the Komodo Island’s savanna has double threats to overcome. Hence conservation of the remaining savanna ecosystem is important
RAPD Analysis for Genetic Variability Detection of Mutant Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr)
Authors: Wahyudi Didik , Hapsari Lia , Sundari S.
Published: April 2020

This study aimed to detect and evaluate the genetic mutation from mutagenized soybean by RAPD markers. Soybean seeds of “Grobogan” variety were treated with two different concentrations of EMS (0.5% and 1%) and three incubation times (4, 6 and 8 h). DNA whole-genome was isolated from young leaf seedling with the Qiagen DNeasy Plant Mini Kit. Twenty OPA primers (OPA-1 to OPA-20) were used for DNA amplification. The results showed that EMS treatments successfully generated genetic variation in soybean, which indicated by high values of PIC, EMR, and MI. RAPD primers that effective to detect the mutation were OPA-2, OPA-07, OPA-10, OPA-11, OPA-12, OPA-13, OPA-14, OPA-15, OPA-16, OPA-18 and OPA-20. The band expression of those primers was exhibited a stronger intensity along with increasing of EMS concentration and incubation time used in this study. Treatment of 0.5% EMS in 6 hours incubation was successfully generated soybean mutants with the lowest genetic similarity compared to the wild-type. Thus, this study provides a new approach to generate genetic variability in soybean and has the potential to improve for soybean breeding program.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FROM HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Vukić Tamara
Published: April 2020

The goal of education for sustainable development, that is, the development of awareness and responsibility towards the environment, the adoption of values and principles such as justice, equality, peace, democracy, and encouraging students to change their personal lifestyle and adhere to the principles of sustainable development in their daily behavior cannot be achieved only through the education “about” sustainable development – there is a need for the education “for” sustainable development, whose main carriers are the teachers of the modern school. Given that the teachers are the role models, the source of information and knowledge, educators, that is, someone who is in direct contact with the students, i.e. present generations, whose attitudes and behavior should be shaped in accordance with the sustainable development, it is of great importance to explore their attitudes towards sustainable development and education for sustainable development. Accordingly, the research is focused on the sustainable development from the high school teachers’ perspective, with the aim of finding out whether the teachers are familiar with the concept of sustainable development, whether their daily behavior is sustainable, how they perceive the education for sustainable development, the position of sustainable development within the educational system, and their personal competence for working in this area.
LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Stojanović Siniša , Ristić Milica , Đorđević Srboljub , Dimitrijević Srboljub
Published: April 2020

The main objective of this research was to investigate the leisure time activities of elementary school children. This paper investigates the way in which these activities are grouped and their expression. In addition to this, it examined the existence of any difference between these grouped activities in relation to respondents’ gender and school achievements, as well as to their relationship with the children's opinion of their parents’ interest in how they spend their leisure time. For this purpose an instrument has been designed consisting of 22 items of Likert-type (α = .69) which was used for a sample of 246 students of both genders (121 male and 125 female) from 4th and 5th grade (96 from 4th and 150 from 5th grade) from elementary schools in Vranje and Nis. Through factor analysis based on The Guttman-Kaiser Criterion and with the analysis of loadings of certain items, 5 factors have been identified and named as follows: organized extracurricular activities, home-related activities, computer-related activities, pastime, reality shows watching. The discovered differences in the expression of these groups of activities proved to be statistically significant. The results of t-test indicated that girls get more involved in activities at home, while boys rest more. The ANOVA results showed that there was the difference in the expression of activities done at home, as well as the organized extracurricular activities between students with different academic achievement. In the end, the results showed that as parents get less interested in the way their children spend their leisure time, more will their children get engaged in organized extracurricular activities, activities that are carried out at home, and watching sports, resting and using computers.
INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND SCIENCE SUBJECTS TEACHING – HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Cenić Dragan , Petrović Jelena
Published: April 2020

This paper represents the attempt of the authors to understand and present, from historical perspective, the interest in natural and social sciences, and especially the interest in introducing their contents into teaching. Thus, the authors analyze the interest in natural and social sciences in Ancient Greek and Roman thought, then in Middle Ages and finally in 18th and 19th century when the solid grounds for science teaching was established. The paper points out to the existence of the first traces of science a couple of thousands years B. C., but the development of science connects to the ancient Greece and its major thinkers who made the first theories about the origin of the world. Further studies of nature were, in the Middle Ages, dominated by the Christian ideology in which the origin of the world and occurrence of living creatures were usually connected to the mystic forces. Only with the development of Renaissance, thinkers put the man and his real life problems in the center of their thought. Only then we can testify the stronger interest in natural sciences. In the circumstances of humanistic shaping of social life, entering of scientific contents into teaching and appearance of scientific subjects came naturally. The Modern Epoch brought the great advances in natural and social sciences. At the same time the demands for introducing scientific knowledge into teaching subjects became more prominent. Special credits for introducing science into teaching and development of methodology of science subjects are paid to the great scientists and thinkers of 18th and 19th century.
AVALA: FROM A SYMBOLIC TOPOS OF SERBIA TO THE MONUMENT OF YUGOSLAVIA
Authors: Borić Tijana
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this paper is to reveal how, over the time, Avala was put on the map, and became an influential symbolic topos of Serbian national memory. Furthermore, having fostered the evocation of national tradition related to this place, using the natural characteristics of this particular area and by the means of updating its exceptional historical and memorial capacity, Avala gained a highly committed and symbolic meaning in the mental geography of our nation. Later on, this potential was recognized as a tempting opportunity to create a monument with an overwhelming capacity for imposing a newly created Yugoslav cultural model by means of a highly needed transforming and re-designing the ideological identity of Avala. Raising a prominent national monument, the memorial complex to the Unknown Hero on Avala, near Belgrade, is a paradigm of obliteration, redefinition and alteration of tradition and collective memory. In the case of Avala we can clearly follow the process of exploitation and revision of the strategically selected image of the past and its adaptation to the needs of the current period.
FIRE AND EVACUATION IN HIGH RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Authors: Jevtic Radoje Branislav
Published: April 2020

Although the term `evacuation ` implies the fastest, the safest and the shortest way of leaving from  endangered object, place or situation   for people, animals and material properties, it is not always the case. Many objects, because of their own properties are very hard for evacuation even if all of safeguards were realized.  Particularly hard for evacuation are high buildings and other high objects with lot of humans inside. There are many reasons for that, but, one is particularly important and that is human`s behavior under stress and panic situations. Even beside all of safety measurements, education, training, it is almost impossible to predict someone`s behavior under stress or panic situation and that can have great influence on complete evacuation in sense of decrease evacuation possibilities, complete impossibility of evacuation, much longer time needed for evacuation, potential human victims and similar. This is always very important and open task that can always have a better solution. This paper has been written to show the importance of all factors analyze and usage of all available resources for as much as possible prediction of evacuation situations development and protection of human lives and material properties.
ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF BIRD HABITATS IN THE SOUTH OF UKRAINE
Authors: Ayubova Elnara
Published: April 2020

The publication focuses on the study of ecological conditions of bird habitats in the steppe zone of Ukraine. The material is based on the original observations in the north-western part of the Azov Sea region over the period 2009-2018 and on the data from relevant literature sources. The impact of changes in ecological conditions of bird habitats was considered and analyzed. The objectives were to show stages of changes in ecological conditions of the Ukrainian steppe and to carry out a comparative analysis of original ornithological data with the data of other authors.
Temporal and spatial hydrogeochemical evolution and lead isotopic composition of a contaminated stream of Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico
Authors: Quevedo-Castañón Natasha Mylena , Talavera Mendoza Oscar , Salgado-Souto Sergio Adrián , Ruiz Joaquin , Dótor-Almazán Azucena , Ramírez-Guzmán Alejandro Hermelindo , Sampedro-Rosas Laura , Rosas-Acevedo José Luis , Chávez-González José Daniel
Published: April 2020

Discharge of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) produced within flooded mines is a major environmental issue in most polymetallic mining sites severely impacting nearby natural resources and producing a serious menace to the ecosystem and humans. The identification of both natural and anthropological factors influencing the bioavailability of toxic elements is relevant in revealing their behavior but also in the design of strategies for mitigating adverse effects to the environment. For these purposes, we carried out a spatial and seasonal hydrogeochemical (total and soluble contents) and a lead isotopic study of the AMD of the Xochula stream in the mining region of Taxco, Guerrero, in southern Mexico. The AMD is produced by the periodic discharge from the flooded Guerrero mine to the Xochula stream and is characterized by low to moderate pH, high sulfate, and high total and soluble metal contents. The AMD shows significant spatial but smaller temporal variations. Flow of AMD through a culvert made of concrete produces the most important chemical changes recorded regardless of the time of year significantly decreasing the electrical conductance and the concentration of total and soluble potentially toxic elements. Distribution of metals and As between dissolved and particulate-bound species is pH-controlled. Due to the short interaction time between the AMD and bedrock and the formation of coatings, lithology plays a minor role in neutralization, whereas mixing of AMD with freshwater is only significant in the less acidic segment of the stream. Neutralization of AMD entails a significant decrease of the concentration of both total and soluble metals and As and chemical speciation indicates that oxides, carbonates and sulfates are the reactive phases. The Pb isotopic composition reveals that metals derive from the Taxco ore deposit and that AMD is influenced by rocks of the Morelos and Taxco Schist formations.
Use of medetomidine, midazolam, ketamine and sevoflurane as an anesthetic protocol for domestic chickens
Authors: Çelik Yıldırım , Atalan Gültekin , Güneş Vehbi , Alpman Umut , Yönez Muhammed Kaan
Published: April 2020

Changes in physiological and biochemical parameters after administration of medetomidine (MED), midazolam (MID), ketamine (KET) and a 2% of the inhalation anesthetic sevoflurane (SEVO), were investigated in domestic chickens. The anesthetic protocol began with a simultaneous intrapectoral injection (IP) of MED (50 μg/kg) and MID (0.5 mg/kg), followed by IP administration of 25 mg/kg of KET 10 min later. Anesthesia was then maintained for 30 min by 2% SEVO (with a 500 ml/min oxygen flow), using an Ayres T piece device. Heart and respiratory rates, cloacal temperature, reflex response and electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters were recorded at time cero (T0) before anesthesia (BA, baseline values), at time of MED+MID administration (T1), at time of ketamine injection (T2), 30 min after the start of SEVO inhalation (T3) and at recovery. Blood was also drawn at T0 and T3 to assess albumin, creatinine, glucose and liver enzyme concentrations. Cloacal temperature, heart and respiratory rates differed from baseline values at all time intervals during anesthesia (p<0.05). Heart rate decreased following the MED + MID injection (at T1, T2 and T3), and partially recovered by the reanimation period. Reflex response also differed between time 0 and all anesthesia time points (p<0.05). Mean amplitude of the P wave of the ECG was increased during MED + MID (T1) and KET (T2) anesthesia. The mean ST interval showed a large increase at T1, which was maintained throughout anesthesia (p <0.05). Albumin, glucose and the ALT enzyme decreased between T0 and T3. In conclusion, the use of MED+MID+KET and SEVO as an anesthetic combination altered cardiorespiratory and biochemical parameters of chickens, but no life-threatening effects were observed as a result of these changes. Hence, this drug combination can be adequately used as an anesthesia protocol in chickens.
Assessment of Turkish consumer attitudes using an Animal Welfare Attitude Scale (AWAS)
Authors: KILIÇ İbrahim , Bozkurt Zehra
Published: April 2020

The aim of this study was to examine Turkish consumer attitudes towards animal welfare in terms of cognitive, affective and behavioral dimensions, using a bespoke Animal Welfare Attitude Scale (AWAS). An overall consumer attitude was also determined. The Delphi technique was used to establish an item pool to develop a questionnaire for the construction of the AWAS. This questionnaire was later used for data collection. A total of 2295 consumers were surveyed in 14 cities, in the 7 regions of Turkey. Descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability analysis, Ward's hierarchical clustering method and One-way ANOVA were used to validate the questionnaire, and to analyze data. Results of the EFA allowed for allocation of 42 items collected under 3 dimensions (cognitive, affective and behavioral), that explained 72% of the total variance of the model. This factor structure was subsequently confirmed by a CFA performed on a different sample of 425 consumers. The Cronbach's Alpha coefficient for AWAS was calculated at 0.829. These results confirmed that the developed AWAS had a valid and reliable scale. The questionnaire showed that consumers' attitudes towards animal welfare were more negative at the behavioral dimension, than either at the cognitive or affective dimensions. Consumers in Turkey were ultimately divided into three groups according to their overall attitudes towards animal welfare as impassive, moderate or sensitive. One-third of Turkish consumers placed in the sensitive group, thus emphasizing a potential niche for animal-friendly food marketing in Turkey.
Cow-calf management practices in Mexico: Reproduction and breeding
Authors: Lassala Arantzatzu , Hernández-Cerón Joel , Pedernera Mariana , González-Padilla Everardo , Gutierrez Carlos G.
Published: April 2020

Beef cattle breeding has developed in extensive grazing systems in Mexico, concerning the livelihood of over one million families and affecting the use of natural resources. Reproductive efficiency is a major determinant of both the environmental impact of the herd, and the economic viability of the cow-calf production system. However, as reproductive traits have low heritability, reproductive efficiency can be largely influenced by herd management practices. Thus, a questionnaire was administered as personal interviews to 3280 producers, to investigate the prevalence of practices that could directly influence the reproductive outcome of their cattle. Results show that year-round breeding (93%) and natural service by the bull (97.4%) are the most common mating methods. However, only 41% of producers evaluate the breeding soundness of their bulls, and diagnostic testing for specific reproductive diseases of the sires is barely performed in 20% of the farms. The main declared reason for replacing the bull is old age (26.8%), which is followed by to avoid inbreeding (68.4%). Less than 10% of the operations use methods for the synchronization of the estrous cycle, and most farmers breed their heifers for the first time after 2 years of age (73%). Diagnosis of pregnancy is performed in merely 31% of operations, with 23% of the producers declaring to discard non-pregnant cows. Energy or protein feed supplements are provided to the cattle in 63% of the production units, whilst mineral supplements are given in 79% of the farms. Calves are typically weaned between 6 months and a year of age (85%). Only 16% of operations vaccinate against brucellosis and 17.5% against other reproductive diseases (IBR-DVB-VSR and Leptospirosis). The present study showcases a low frequency of adoption of basic reproductive management practices by cow-calf operations in Mexico. Advancement of these practices, as well as implementation and promotion of associated technologies, denotes an area of opportunity to improve the reproductive efficiency of the national herd.
El arbitrio judicial en la baja justicia del derecho criminal en el siglo XIX. El caso del Estado de México
Authors: Téllez G. Mario A.
Published: April 2020

En este trabajo, se aborda en un primer tiempo la situación de la dogmática penal en el México del siglo XIX en torno al arbitrio judicial, y en un segundo tiempo se procede a contrastarla con la realidad del foro del Estado de México en el ámbito criminal de la llamada baja justicia que más tarde se conocerá como primera instancia.
Racionalidades sobre formación ciudadana en la formación inicial docente
Authors: Lobatón-Patiño Ramiro , Precht Gandarillas Andrea , Muñoz Canessa Ítalo , Villalobos Martínez Alejandro
Published: April 2020

Esta investigación tiene el propósito de examinar las racionalidades subyacentes en el discurso de formación ciudadana en estudiantes de pedagogía. Para lograrlo se llevó a cabo un análisis documental y un análisis cualitativo. Se realizaron tres grupos de discusión con estudiantes de los últimos años de las carreras de Pedagogía en religión y filosofía, Pedagogía general básica y Pedagogía general básica con mención en historia de una universidad ubicada en la región del Maule, Chile. Los resultados muestran que la categoría de formación ciudadana en las pedagogías es comprendida en un sentido polisémico. Se visibilizan tres racionalidades sobre formación ciudadana: técnica, práctica y emancipatoria. Se concluye con la comprensión de una formación ciudadana que privilegia lo ético-social, pero que omite la dimensión ético-política, y se extrae una distinción conceptual entre formar ciudadanos y formar en competencias profesionales para promover la formación ciudadana.
Presencia de la bioética en la investigación de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Authors: Contreras Islas David Sebastian , Villela Cortés Fabiola
Published: April 2020

Este estudio es resultado de una cooperación entre el Programa Universitario de Bioética (PUB) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) y la Maestría en Desarrollo y Planeación de la Educación de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) unidad Xochimilco. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la presencia de la bioética en la investigación de la UAM y fortalecer la vinculación académica en actividades de docencia, investigación y difusión relacionadas con ésta. Partimos de una breve revisión sobre la bioética en la educación superior (ES) en México, seguida de un análisis de contenido aplicado a las líneas de investigación de la UAM, empleando las líneas temáticas del PUB como categorías para orientar el análisis. Los resultados se presentan como una herramienta para orientar la planeación de actividades académicas que fortalezcan y visibilicen la presencia de la bioética en la ES mexicana, en la colaboración entre UNAM y UAM.
Posibilidades, limitaciones y demandas de los centros educativos del medio rural en el norte y sur de España contemplados desde la dirección escolar
Authors: Álvarez-Álvarez Carmen , García Prieto Francisco Javier , Pozuelos Estrada Francisco Javier
Published: April 2020

La complejidad de los numerosos centros educativos situados en el medio rural exige estudios específicos. Dado que todas las investigaciones señalan el papel relevante de las direcciones escolares, en este artículo se pretende conocer la situación de las escuelas rurales españolas, a partir de la realización de entrevistas a directores escolares de dos comunidades autónomas con el objetivo de conocer sus posibilidades, limitaciones y demandas en la actualidad. Los resultados muestran semejanzas y diferencias singulares entre las escuelas unitarias, los colegios rurales agrupados y los centros de educación infantil y primaria. Las conclusiones revelan una escuela rural que tiene posibilidades como la individualización de la enseñanza debido a las ratios bajas; limitaciones como la interinidad del profesorado, contextos aislados o desfavorecidos y bajo nivel cultural o expectativas educativas; y demandas de servicios e infraestructuras, de dotación en tecnologías de la información, y de oferta cultural en las proximidades del centro.
Pensar el conocimiento escolar desde el socioconstructivismo: interacción, construcción y contexto
Authors: Castellaro Mariano , Peralta Nadia Soledad
Published: April 2020

El objetivo del artículo es desarrollar una serie de formulaciones en torno a conceptos provenientes del socioconstructivismo que consideramos como recursos valiosos cuando se trata de pensar e interpretar los procesos de construcción de conocimiento escolar. Primero, como punto de partida, se presenta una definición de socioconstructivismo en el marco de la psicología del desarrollo y de la educación. Segundo, se desarrolla una serie de conceptos socioconstructivistas que entendemos como relevantes y pertinentes para su aplicación al ámbito educativo. Tercero, reflexionamos sobre el carácter fundamentalmente interactivo de los procesos de construcción de conocimiento en el aula y sobre los diferentes aspectos intervinientes. Se concluye acerca del carácter integrador del socioconstructivismo, en tanto aglutina un abanico de nociones que contribuyen al diseño de diferentes estrategias pedagógicas, aunque todas basadas en el mismo supuesto central: la interacción sociocognitiva como fundamento necesario del proceso de construcción del conocimiento.
TRANSLATION TECHNIQUES USED IN TRANSLATING JOHN GRISHAM’S “A TIME TO KILL” NOVEL INTO INDONESIAN.
Authors: NDURU EVIRIUS
Published: April 2020

Understanding of the notion of translation techniques as textual analysis instrument in rendering meaning of a language to others results in conduction of this research which is precisely designed through employing qualitative research to describe translation techniques and process applied in the translating “A Time to Kill” novel in Indonesian. Data collection instrument was document. Data analysis was carried out by orientating data analysis technique theory of Miles, Huberman and Saldana in 2014. Additionally, eighteen types of translation techniques of Molina and Hurtado Albir were oriented in describing translation technique types and process of the applied translation techniques in the translation of the novel. As a result, it is obtained that seventeen translation techniques were applied in the translation of the novel. The application of Adaptation technique in the translation of the novel is 4 times, Amplification is 232 times, Borrowing is 96 times, Calque is 55 times, Compensation is 58 times, Description is 3 times, Discursive creation is 56 times, Established equivalent is 6 times, Generalization is 24 times, Linguistic amplification is 41 times, Linguistic compression is 56 times, Literal translation is 322 times, Modulation is 8 times, Particularization is 72 times, Reduction is 80 times, Transposition is 114 times, and Variation 19 times. The process of applying each of those seventeen translation techniques in the translation of the novel is carried out through emphasizing both the source and target language meaning and style. The finding yieds comprehensive insight that translation of “A Time to Kill” novel in Indonesian is qualified and accurate. Thus, translation technqiues of Molina and Albir are applicable in translating any kind of texts.
Clima social familiar e impacto en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes
Authors: Méndez- Omaña Juliana Paola , Jaimes- Contreras Luis Alberto
Published: April 2020

Resumen La investigación que se presenta tuvo como objetivo principal establecer la relación existente entre el clima social familiar y el rendimiento académico en un grupo de estudiantes de una institución pública y una privada de la ciudad de Bogotá. Para la realización de este estudio se trabajó la metodología cuantitativa con un diseño trasversal, donde se evaluaron a 49 estudiantes, de ambos géneros, entre edades de 13 a 17 años que cursan octavo grado, a quienes se les aplicó la escala de clima social y familiar de Moos. Los resultados de la investigación arrojaron que en ninguna de las instituciones se está presentando un grado de asociación entre el rendimiento académico y el clima social familiar, sin embargo, en la discusión se citan otros posibles factores a tener en cuenta en la investigación.
Manifestaciones de control de padres y madres de familia en Cuenca, Ecuador, sobre sus hijos de entre 5 y 12 años
Authors: Dolores Palacios María , Conforme-Zambrano Elsa Gardenia , Villavicencio Fernando , Arpi Nube , Clavijo Castillo Ruth , Mora Janeth Catalina
Published: April 2020

En el proceso de socialización de los individuos durante su infancia, el control parental tiene múltiples manifestaciones, que obedecen a conceptualizaciones diversas. En este estudio se investiga la dimensión del control parental como a los intentos de padres y madres por regular la conducta de los hijos. Se plantea como objetivo describir las diversas manifestaciones de control como una estrategia de socialización que los padres y madres utilizan para educar a sus hijos. La investigación responde al enfoque cualitativo, es de tipo exploratorio y utiliza el análisis temático para procesar la información. Se realizaron siete entrevistas semi estructuradas a padres y madres de las familias: nucleares, reconstituidas, mono parentales paterna y materna, con niños de entre 5 y 12 años que asisten a tres escuelas de la ciudad de Cuenca. Luego del análisis de los datos, se identificaron y categorizaron cuatro tipos de control parental: ausente, conductual, psicológico y restrictivo. En conclusión, los padres y madres que participaron en esta investigación utilizan el control de forma continua en un rango que va desde la indiferencia hasta el control restrictivo. Por otra parte, se alternan las diferentes prácticas de control parental e incluso se aplica el castigo físico. Se describe a las madres de este estudio como mayormente controladoras y restrictivas con respecto a los padres: También se encontró que las madres controlan más las conductas de las hijas que las de los hijos.
Competencias investigativas en docentes universitarios. El caso del departamento de arquitectura de la Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander
Authors: Ayala Garcia Erika Tatiana Tatiana , Barrera Prieto Jennyfer Magerly
Published: April 2020

El presente artículo permite determinar las competencias investigativas que poseen los docentes universitarios adscritos al departamento de Arquitectura, diseño y urbanismo de la Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander. Dentro de esta investigación se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo y descriptivo de campo, a través de herramientas como la encuesta y la estadística descriptiva. La implementación de este enfoque favoreció el análisis de datos sobre las competencias investigativas en los docentes, partiendo de su propia autoevaluación dentro de una muestra compuesta por 25 docentes. En los resultados se identifican y caracterizan las competencias que poseen los docentes universitarios en materia de investigación. Así mismo, se proponen soluciones a los problemas detectados, por medio de conceptos y estrategias en base a las competencias investigativas, que contribuyan en el desarrollo y mejoramiento profesional de los docentes.
Análisis de las técnicas de enseñanza-aprendizaje para la elaboración de un protocolo terapéutico en infantes escolarizados con Síndrome de Down
Authors: Prato Jessica , Hernadez Vergel Viviana Karina , Fuentes Lievano Monica , Gamboa Suarez Audin Aloiso
Published: April 2020

La comunicación es una de las habilidades sobre las cuales se fundamenta la construcción de sociedades pues por su intermedio se organizan individualmente el pensamiento y las ideas y se realiza el intercambio colectivo de ideas, la puesta en común de opiniones (diversas o encontradas) todo lo cual permite activar el complejo entramado de las relaciones sociales. Entre todas las prácticas humanas de comunicación el lenguaje constituye sin duda alguna el sistema más perefecto y acabado, pues al tiempo que permite la elaboración de tipos de pensamiento complejo faculta asimismo su socialización. Aunque el desarrollo lingüístico acompaña a toda persona a lo largo de su vida, se trata de facultad que se activa naturalmente de manera temprana en el periodo crítico de la primera infancia. En el caso de las personas con Síndrome de Down suelen presentarse dificultades en el desarrollo lingüístico, tanto en su vertiente oroal como en la escrita, lo cual se convierte en una barera en su proceso de  adaptación social y formación académica.Una de estas dificultades tiene que ver con el desarrollo de destrezas en el gesto gráfico. En esta dirección, la intención del presente estudio, de naturaleza documental, ha consistido en establecerunasíntesissobre un conjunto de indicadores relacionados con técnicas de enseñanza-aprendizaje, destrezas de ejecución y el uso de objetos y elementos para el  desarrollo del gesto gráfico en un protocolo de intervención terapútica en infantes escolarizados  con síndrome de Down. Los resultados representan un conjunto de indicadores y estrategias de referencia para los profesionales que están a cargo de  la intervención terapeútica. En este protocolo se detallan las orientaciones y acciones  a seguir en relación con cada uno de los aspectos vinculados con el desarrollo del gesto gráfico en niños con Síndrome de Down.
Precisiones conceptuales y procedimentales acerca de la proposición de aproximaciones teóricas en las tesis doctorales
Authors: Contreras-Colmenares Adrián Filiberto
Published: April 2020

La generación de teorías en las ciencias sociales a partir de las investigaciones doctorales es uno de los propósitos de un investigador novel. Sin embargo, no es el único cometido pues se trata de construir conocimiento inédito y novedoso sobre el fenómeno al que se acerca el investigador. A partir de ese acercamiento, con ese tipo de indagaciones también se pueden contrastar teorías, falsarlas, refutarlas, o probarlas en contextos específicos de investigación. Ahora bien, en lo que se refiere a la elaboración de teorías, hay que señalar que existen grados de teorización y en la medida en que la información recolectada va siendo sistematizada, organizada y estructurada tendrá la notación de ser una aproximación teórica. El presente estudio de naturaleza teórica, busca indagar en las precisiones conceptuales y procedimentales para la proposición de aproximaciones teóricas en el marco de la investigación cualitativa, de gran tradición en las ciencias sociales. La revisión permitió indagar en el hecho de que la depuración de la información mediante un criterio de agrupamiento ya constituye un primer nivel de teorización. A partir de este hecho y de forma sucesiva los niveles de teorización se van haciendo cada vez más profundos, más rigurosos, pero siempre teniendo en cuenta que se tratará  una aproximación teórica, puesto que nunca se tendrá una explicación o comprensión del fenómeno estudiado con tal exactitud, por mucho que se intente, sino que será una representación; ergo, una aproximación teórica.