bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diversified transitions and educational equality? Negotiating the transitions of young people with immigrant backgrounds and/or special educational needs
Authors: Kalalahti Mira , Niemi Anna-Maija , Varjo Janne , Jahnukainen Markku
Published: January 2020

The focus of this contribution is on the targeted transition practices of career guidance and on the opportunity structures they frame for young people with immigrant backgrounds and/or special educational needs. By analysing curricular documents and interviews with representatives from the local education authorities, such as administrators, principals, guidance counsellors and special education teachers (n = 16), we aim to examine critically the options provided for these groups of young people. We conclude that targeted transition practices do not recognise enough the heterogeneity of young people, and can therefore be limitative and exclusive.
Working from a distance? A study of Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Swedish preschools
Authors: Gäreskog Petra , Lindqvist Gunilla
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study is to increase our knowledge of the tasks, perceptions and role of special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) in preschools. The study is part of a total population study where all SENCOs in Sweden (n = 4252) who were examined by the examination acts of the years 2001, 2007, and 2008 were sent a questionnaire. In a later phase of the procedure, responses from SENCOs who work in preschools were extracted from the 3190 responses received and reported earlier. Thus, this study consists of 523 participants. The results show that coordinators’ working hours are primarily spent on consultation. SENCOs report that they are able to influence their colleagues’ views on children’s difficulties to a high degree. Regarding SENCOs’ perceptions of why children have difficulties in preschools, a large number of SENCOs indicate that this is because preschool is poorly prepared to handle children’s differences. The outcome is discussed using theories of professions and jurisdictional control.
RELATO DE UMA INTERVENÇÃO NA ÁREA DA MATEMÁTICA NO CURSO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO
Authors: Hepp Rehfeldt Márcia Jussara , Teresinha Quartieri Marli , Baseggio Gräff Camila
Published: January 2020

Este relato tem por objetivo compartilhar e discutir os resultados decorrentes de intervenções realizadas com dois distintos grupos de alunos do curso de Administração na Universidade do Vale do Taquari, RS. As atividades, trabalhadas ao longo de um semestre, em 2018, foram acompanhadas por duas professoras que, de forma conjunta, planejaram e desenvolveram as tarefas matemáticas. No decorrer do semestre, os alunos, em grupos, planejaram um empreendimento, por escrito, realizando um plano de ações, de tal forma que todos os conteúdos estudados na disciplina estivessem contemplados no projeto. Os trabalhos foram escritos e entregues aos professores e socializados com os colegas em aula. Os resultados dos dois questionários de avaliação apontam que entre os diversos temas abordados, cerca de 70% dos assuntos envolveram o ramo alimentício; os discentes usaram corretamente o aprendizado em aula, aplicando as regras básicas do uso de escala e de gráficos. Em geral, por meio da atividade, conseguiu-se atingir os objetivos, pois os alunos compreenderam e aplicaram os conteúdos desenvolvidos e listados como relevantes para futuros administradores.
PRÁTICAS DOCENTES RELACIONADAS AO ENSINO DE TRANSFORMAÇÕES GEOMÉTRICAS
Authors: Santo Lima Malcher Junior João do Espírito , Sousa Jucá Rosineide de
Published: January 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo investigar as práticas de professores de matemática no ensino das Transformações Geométricas. Como aporte teórico foi feita uma revisão bibliográfica de estudos referentes ao ensino das Transformações Geométricas, estudos sobre a formação do professor, e nos documentos oficiais que norteiam o ensino no Brasil como os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (1998) e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (2017). Para o desenvolvimento da pesquisa elaboramos e aplicamos um questionário a 20 professores de matemática que atuam na Educação Básica. Os resultados obtidos apontaram que alguns dos professores não ensinam as Transformações Geométricas, e os que ensinam apresentam dificuldade para trabalhar este conteúdo com os alunos, e que possuem algumas dificuldades metodológicas, além de possuírem desconhecimento da conexão desse conteúdo com outros da matemática.
APRENDIZAGEM DURANTE O EXERCÍCIO PROFISSIONAL: UM ESTUDO À LUZ DOS FOCOS DE APRENDIZAGEM DOCENTE
Authors: Tatiana Boni Keila , Fogaça Carvalho Diego
Published: January 2020

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa cujo objetivo foi evidenciar traços da aprendizagem da docência advindos do exercício profissional docente no Ensino Superior. Três depoentes, professoras do Ensino Superior, participaram de uma entrevista semiestruturada, constituída por temáticas que abordam a profissão docente. As transcrições das entrevistas foram organizadas e analisadas por meio dos procedimentos da Análise Textual Discursiva, assumindo como categorias a priori os Focos de Aprendizagem Docente (FAD). As respostas foram acomodadas na estrutura categorial, possibilitando a elaboração de dois perfis, um que se aproxima de uma identificação com a profissão e outro que manifesta a reflexão a respeito da docência e da comunidade docente. Evidenciou-se que os FAD estão presentes e são necessários para a compreensão de como ocorre a aprendizagem docente, pois, nas respostas em geral, as depoentes manifestaram preocupações em refletir em suas práticas e que, nesse percurso, perpassam os FAD, aprendendo mais a respeito da profissão docente.
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES QUE ENSINAM MATEMÁTICA NO PRIMEIRO CICLO: ANÁLISE DE UMA PROPOSTA IMPLEMENTADA NO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO
Authors: Tomazeli Lenir , Domingos da Palma Rute Cristina
Published: January 2020

Este artigo tem como objeto de estudo a formação continuada de professores, especificamente a política de formação continuada do Estado de Mato Grosso, e busca responder a questão: como o Projeto de Estudo e Intervenção Pedagógica (PEIP) foi concebido, desenvolvido e avaliado por professores que ensinam matemática no primeiro ciclo em uma escola estadual do município de Cáceres-MT?. Do estudo de caso qualitativo participaram cinco professoras alfabetizadoras do primeiro ciclo. As informações foram produzidas a partir de entrevistas individuais e coletivas e das anotações do caderno de campo. Conclui-se que a proposta desconsiderou as necessidades formativas dos docentes, vinculou o PEIP à Avaliação Diagnóstica do Ensino Público Estadual de Mato Grosso (ADEPE-MT), cujos resultados não foram reconhecidos pelos professores e instituiu uma dinâmica que não favoreceu o desenvolvimento docente e institucional.
MODELOS DIDÁTICOS DE PROFESSORES FORMADORES DO CURSO DE LICENCIATURA EM QUÍMICA EM MATO GROSSO
Authors: Silveira Gonçalves Andreza Estéfane , RodrigoAlves Handerson , Damasceno Ribeiro Marcel Thiago , Chaveiro Soares Elane
Published: January 2020

Este artigo busca a compreensão dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem em Química, e Formação de Professores, e que compôs parte do texto da pesquisa do trabalho de monografia intitulado: Modelos Didáticos de Professores Formadores do curso de Licenciatura em Química em Mato Grosso desenvolvido no semestre de 2017/1. Neste sentido, visando compreender as concepções explícitas e não explícitas, que configuraram o fazer pedagógico de cada docente, este estudo parte da problematização norteada pelas seguintes questões: qual a diferença entre um Químico pesquisador e um Químico professor de Química? E qual o modelo didático preponderante assumido por esses formadores de professores? Os participantes da pesquisa foram nove professores da área de referência do curso de Licenciatura em Química de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior no estado de Mato Grosso. Para o registro de informações se optou pela aplicação de um instrumento de identificação de provável modelo didático dos professores formadores da área de referência, e um questionário exploratório, e a observação participante. Entre os resultados se demonstra que os professores possuem modelo didático do tipo eclético, revelando, portanto, uma indefinição em suas visões do processo de ensino e aprendizagem em Química.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DE ENSINAR RESISTÊNCIA BACTERIANA NO ENSINO MÉDIO: UMA ANÁLISE DE LIVROS DIDÁTICOS DE BIOLOGIA SELECIONADOS PELO PNLEM/2018
Authors: Alves Carvalho Marcelle , Sanches Pereira Carlos Alberto , Oliveira Souza Lidiane de Fátima de , Cunha Pereira Ana Paula
Published: January 2020

O presente trabalho é fruto de uma pesquisa que investiga o tema da resistência bacteriana e suas relações com o campo do ensino e as discussões que tangem o tema da saúde, gerando o objetivo desta pesquisa: verificar o trato do tema resistência bacteriana, abordada em livros didáticos e sua explanação relativa a importância do uso correto de antibióticos. Para isso, lançamos mão de uma metodologia de cunho qualitativo, empreendendo um estudo descritivo de 10 (dez) livros didáticos de Biologia indicados pelo Programa Nacional do Livro Didático para o Ensino Médio (PNLEM/2018). A análise considerou a presença de quatro critérios: C1- doenças bacterianas e seu tratamento; C2- Resistência Bacteriana; C3- Problematização do tema Resistência Bacteriana; C4- Incentivo as práticas de uso correto de antibióticos. Dos livros analisados 80% estão adequados quanto ao ensino de doenças bacterianas e tratamento.  O tema resistência bacteriana apareceu em 50% dos livros com tópicos extremamente pequenos e explicações rasas. A problematização da resistência bacteriana apareceu em 70% dos livros com número de questões insignificantes. O uso correto de antibióticos apareceu somente em 40% dos livros. Concluímos que se faz necessário a criação de outras formas didáticas para o ensino destas temáticas em sala de aula.
O USO DO JARDIM ZOOLÓGICO DO CIGS PARA O ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Bandeira Carvalho Francinete , Fachín Terán Augusto , Gomes da Silva Maria Francisca
Published: January 2020

Os jardins zoológicos são importantes locais para a educação, pesquisa e conservação da biodiversidade. O nosso objetivo foi sinalizar a possibilidade de se trabalhar o ensino de Ciências num jardim zoológico amazônico. A pesquisa tem uma abordagem qualitativa com enfoque descritivo. Foi realizada durante a disciplina “Educação em Ciências em Espaços Não Formais”, ofertada pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação e Ensino de Ciências na Amazônia. Utilizamos como procedimento a observação direta, com um olhar reflexivo e crítico. Para registro dos dados usamos caderno de campo e câmera fotográfica. O jardim zoológico do CIGS é um ambiente rico em biodiversidade, que possibilita aos alunos um aprendizado por meio de práticas educativas que se aproximam do conhecimento prévio dos alunos. Foi importante para a turma de mestrado vivenciar esta experiência com um olhar de professor pesquisador, de como podemos usar esses espaços nas aulas de Ciências. Refletimos sobre a possibilidade de um ensino que relacione a teoria e a pratica, abrindo caminho para aprendizagens significativas.
DISCIPLINA ELETIVA E A APRENDIZAGEM SIGNIFICATIVA: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA NA ESCOLA PLENA DE CONFRESA-MT
Authors: Oliveira Andrade Borges Jéssica de , Gonçalves dos Santos Edinaldo Trindade
Published: January 2020

Este artigo relata o desenvolvimento de uma disciplina eletiva, que teve como foco a aprendizagem significativa. A disciplina eletiva intitulada “Batalha Ambiental” teve como objetivo, levar os estudantes a refletirem sobre as suas práticas ambientais no cotidiano, e proporcionar reflexões sobre o impacto destas ações no meio ambiente. Esta disciplina foi desenvolvida no primeiro semestre de 2019, na escola CEJA Creuslhi de Souza Ramos (Escola Plena), com carga horária de duas aulas semanais, e contou com um professor regente e mais três colaboradores. Para o desenvolvimento da disciplina, as aulas foram baseadas nas metodologias ativas que buscam melhorar o envolvimento dos estudantes, e proporcionar uma aprendizagem significativa. Neste enfoque, o professor atua como mediador e o estudante torna-se protagonista. Os resultados da disciplina proporcionaram aos estudantes vários momentos de reflexões sobre as suas ações e os impactos delas para o meio ambiente, o que os levou à construção de novos conhecimentos.
PERCEPÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE ENSINO MÉDIO ACERCA DA UTILIZAÇÃO DO COMPUTADOR NA ESCOLA: UMA REALIDADE DO SERTÃO PERNAMBUCANO
Authors: Ferraz Almeida de Melo Maria Emília , Bazílio de Omena Cristhiane Maria , Antunes Soares Félix Alexandre
Published: January 2020

Apesar da importância do uso de tecnologias nas escolas, são escassas as investigações acerca destas no ensino, principalmente as que investigam a ótica dos professores acerca desse processo. Pensando nisso, este estudo investigou a utilização do computador no espaço escolar por professores de escolas públicas estaduais, bem como suas percepções acerca das potencialidades e dificuldades no uso dessa ferramenta. Foi realizado um estudo qualitativo, descritivo e intencional com professores do terceiro ano do Ensino Médio, que preencheram um questionário com questões sobre sua formação e algumas experiências e opiniões a respeito do uso do computador para fins didáticos. Foi observado que a maioria dos professores usa o computador em sua prática docente, apesar das extensas jornadas de trabalho. No entanto, acham este recurso limitado para abordar os conteúdos de suas disciplinas e admitem que deveriam explorar melhor os laboratórios de informática da escola. A partir desses resultados, percebe-se que é imprescindível discutir melhor o uso do computador nas escolas, investigando aspectos que melhorem a segurança do professor nesse processo.
O PROCESSO INVESTIGATIVO-REFLEXIVO COMO PROPULSOR DA CONSTITUIÇÃO DOCENTE
Authors: Novakowski Kierepka Janice Silvana , Bremm Daniele , Costa Güllich Roque Ismael da
Published: January 2020

O trabalho objetiva reconhecer o papel da reflexão e das narrativas no processo de constituição docente. Para tanto, foram analisados diários de formação de duas professoras de Ciências, que participam dos Ciclos Formativos em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática, projeto de extensão do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática (GEPECIEM) da Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS) Campus Cerro Largo.  Foi possível identificar avanços na formação dessas professoras à medida que se distinguem diferentes níveis de reflexão, o que vai gradativamente transformando teorias e práticas. Também foi possível identificar progressos ocorridos nas práticas pedagógicas, de uma perspectiva tradicional para a valorização da pesquisa em sala de aula, diversificando as metodologias empregadas, porém mantendo alguns aspectos da aula tradicional. As reflexões no diário de bordo propiciam a explicitação das concepções de docência, Ciência e de ensino de Ciências, o que implica um processo de transformação das teorias e práticas.
EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS NA PERSPECTIVA DE DUAS ESCOLAS EM CUIABÁ
Authors: Pereira Bilio Maria Geni , Mendes de Oliveira Nair , Graças Campos Maria das , Candido Gomes Enerci
Published: January 2020

Este artigo faz parte de uma pesquisa maior desenvolvida pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino da UNIC– Universidade de Cuiabá em parceria com o Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Mato Grosso-IFMT. A pesquisa de qualitativa tem por objetivo analisar a maneira pela qual se dá a abordagem curricular dessa modalidade de ensino, procurando evidenciar a percepção discente acerca dos quesitos estruturais relativos à esfera educacional pertinente ao currículo que perpassa o processo formativo dos alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) em duas escolas públicas do município de Cuiabá. Elegemos como metodologia o uso de fontes documentais e bibliográficas, sendo que a coleta de dados foi realizada via aplicação de questionário sócio econômico aos alunos das escolas lócus da pesquisa, utilizando como técnica de investigação o grupo focal. Como resultado foi possível compreender a atual intenção formativa da EJA nas escolas em foco, para repensar as dimensões teóricas e práticas no que se refere ao currículo desenvolvido na EJA nas escolas da pesquisa. Constatamos que, ao longo do tempo, a modalidade de ensino em tela tem sido desvalorizada, uma vez que as políticas públicas direcionadas para a mesma não apresentam preocupação no que se refere às suas especificidades, pois os atores sociais que as compõem são indivíduos que não tiveram a oportunidade de concluir seus estudos em idade regular, que deve ser levado em consideração no seu processo formativo, ainda que tardio.
A REFORMA DO ENSINO MÉDIO POR MEIO DA LEI Nº 13.415/2017 E SEUS IMPACTOS NO ENSINO MÉDIO INTEGRADO DOS INSTITUTOS FEDERAIS
Authors: Santos Stering Silvia Maria dos , Mary Adam Joyce
Published: January 2020

Este artigo evidencia os impactos da Reforma do Ensino Médio - REM no Ensino Médio Integrado - EMI nos Institutos Federais – IF`s via pesquisa qualitativa, bibliográfica e documental. Analisamos normativas e legislações que tratam dos itinerários formativos na Lei Nº 13.415/2017 em articulação com as reformas de cunho neoliberais que almejam reduzir gastos públicos e encaminhamento da classe trabalhadora para o mercado de trabalho, além de comparar com o fenômeno ocorrido no Chile na década de 80. O texto reflete as concepções de Educação Profissional e Tecnológica - EPT com foco na proposta de EMI, que demanda uma visão crítica sobre o contexto no qual o sujeito está inserido e busca na tecnologia a produção de conhecimentos que visem à formação integral. O estudo aponta que a lei não impactou a oferta dos cursos, uma vez que os IF`s não aderiram à mesma, tendo em vista que se destacam pela qualidade e condições de funcionamento necessárias à formação humana mediante integração entre ciência, tecnologia, cultura e trabalho como eixos norteadores do currículo.  A REM consiste no fortalecimento da dualidade educacional e de uma orientação mercadológica; precarização da docência que não afetou os Institutos Federais, dado a sua condição de autarquia.
Development of Pension System of Uzbekistan through the Experience of the Countries of the European Union
Authors: Salimov Sherzod
Published: January 2020

Governmentâ€™s policy in financing social sphere is becoming more and more topical. In this regard, managing pension system effectively, conducting research basing on â€œincome distribution through the timeâ€ principle in its financing is of particular significance. In this article the possibility of applying the experience of European Union countries in the level of coverage of population by the pension plan and its development in Uzbekistan.
The Green Evolution of Ghanaâ€™smaritme Ports - Impacts From Road Haulage Truck Emissions
Authors: Ankoma - Sey Felicity , Mamonkose MaxwellC.
Published: January 2020

The research was to estimate the level of gaseous emissions from haulage vehicles that do business at the Port of Tema in Ghana, which is a critical component in its quest to be recognized as a green port. The work considered the vehicle related factor of age distribution; and travel related factors of engine operating mode, speed level and speed variation that significantly influence the quantity of pollutants emitted from vehicles. Sixty percent of the population of vehicles doing business in the port were sampled and their ages determined based on their format of vehicle registration numbers. To estimate the travel related factors, focus group discussions were conducted with haulage vehicle operators to assess their views about haulage on the Harbour Road. The study highlighted that the mode age of the sampled trucks was one year whilst the mean was eight years. Comparing this to international standards, the Port of Tema was found not doing badly in its efforts to be recognized as a green port. It was also found out that in either case of heavy traffic or less traffic, the truck operatorsâ€Ÿ conduct amounted to considerable exhaust emission. As such, the research pointed out the need for the Port Authorities to calve a niche objective relating to further reduction of pollution from haulage vehicles that would inspire collaboration with Road Authorities to put in place suitable mechanisms or regulations on the use of overage vehicles and the prevention of overspeeding.
Dimensions of Rural Wage Employment in India
Authors: Parmeshwar M. Dr. Honrao
Published: January 2020

This paper Analytical examined the rural wage employment and it is various dimensions focus on rural wage employment covering various dimensions including the organized and unorganized employment, skilled and unskilled employment and increasing casulisation of labour. The researcher looked at non-farm livelihoods in general in the rural areas. The evaluated results lead to conclude the informal economy represents the main source of employment creation and income generation for the labour force in rural areas.
Expanding Role and Functions of the EC/EU a Study of Post-Cold War Period
Authors: Meher Madan
Published: January 2020

The European Union (EU) is formally known as the European Community (EC) which had origin in the post-World War-II to bring stability in Europe. It is regarded as a political and economic organization with keeping only European countries as its member states. During the Cold War period, the EC/EU's role was to bring economic integration and political stability in the Europe. But, in the post-Cold War period or after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, it has been expanded its role and functions to other areas such as peacekeeping and crisis management operations, fight against growing challenges such as terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), narcotic drugs and to establish peace and stability in the crisis region etc. The study throws light on expansion of its institutional structures, promoting and strengthening democracy among its member states and also addresses on how it enlarges of its membership to Eastern-European countries. At the end of the study it highlights on 'out of area' operation of the EU and what challenges are coming towards that operation.
Girlsâ€™ Education: Persistence of Gender Inequalities in Schools
Authors: Simuforosa Magwa , Shamiso Chingombe
Published: January 2020

Education is an enabling and transformative right.Education of the girl child has been a focus of many national and international initiatives specifically because girls constitute the largest group excluded from education in general and from quality education in particular. Gender inequalities still remain in education systems. This qualitative study set to investigate the obstacles girls face in receiving an equitable education. The study was based on Banduraâ€™s social learning theory.The research study adopted a case study design with a purposive sample of 4 school heads, 40 teachers and 24 students Masvingo district secondary schools. Ethical considerations were observed by the researchers. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. Collected data was analysed manually through hand-coding and categorising ideas that eventually formed themes to this research study. The study established that the perception that subjects can be categorised into boysâ€™ and girlsâ€™ subjects still prevails. Many teachers either consciously or unconsciously perpetuate this stereotype when advising and interacting with pupils. Another finding is that gender inequalities in education are reinforced by textbooks which are mostly written from a male perspective and trivialising women. Sex distribution of teachers was also found to reinforce gender inequalities. In view of this, the study recommends that girls need to be invited to participate in career days to encourage them to consider careers in Science subjects. Revisions of textbooks need to be done to increase representation of women. There should be more gender sensitive courses in schools that assist both girls and boys to develop new orientations about the capabilities of both girls and boys.
Can Tax Awareness and Tax Knowledge Influence Personal Norms? A Case of SMEs in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)
Authors: Kudakwashe Mavengere , Titshabona Ncube
Published: January 2020

The Zimbabwe revenue authority has experienced continued challenges in revenue collection as most SMEâ€™s continue to evade paying tax. The high unemployment rate in Zimbabwe has led to a thriving informal sector that evades taxes. The government budget is funded by different tax heads, with the SME sector making limited contribution. The purpose of the research was to seek strategies of enhancing tax compliance by seeking an understanding of the relationship between tax awareness, tax knowledge and personal norms. A quantitative research design was utilised for the study with data analysed using stata 12. A total of 80 businesses were selected using stratified random sampling. The results reveal that tax awareness as a crucial factor in influencing personal norms for greater compliance.
A Review of the African Traditional Perspective on Land and Its Resources
Authors: SANI JAURO ADAMU , IBRAHIM YAHAYA
Published: January 2020

The centrality of land and its resources to economic development and social welfare is unquestionable. Land has been used from time immemorial to promote economic growth and human development to the extent that more than half of the world population live and earn their living out of tilling the land as farmers. In Africa, even in countries such as Egypt, Libya and Niger Republic which are more than 90% Land locked countries, still agriculture is the mainstay of economic activities for the majority of the people. This paper review the African Traditional Perspective on Land and its Resources. It was discovered that all resources belongs to the community/nation, rights to use of land were conveyed through oral history and not formally documented, and the commercialization of land by colonial masters and inflation of its price left many Africans with no land to call their own. This review recommends that all resources should continue to belongs to the community/nation but opportunities should be given to individuals and groups that shown interest of owning some of the land/resources in order to encourage investment, innovation, maintenance of properties and economic development, the review also recommend that henceforth the right to use the land should be documented rather than being conveyed through oral history, and the review further discourages total commercialization of land in order not to stripped of Africans their dignity of having free access to land and its resources.
A Study of History of Economic Thought and itâ€™s Relevance
Authors: Shanker Singh Dr. Anand
Published: January 2020

There are many possible approaches to organizing economic activities of individuals living in social systems. Whatever method is chosen, it is necessary to coordinate or integrate the behavior of individual members of the society. The history of economic thought is a study of the more important attempts to analyze, describe and explain the relationships in actual or idealized economic systems. Knowledge of alternative explanations of economic processes provides a basis for evaluating the performance of industrial economies. It also provides a basis for critically evaluating economic theories and models that purport to describe modern industrial economies
Analysis of Impact on Chinese Money Supply Caused by Funds Outstanding for Foreign Exchange
Authors: Tan Li , Deng Hua
Published: January 2020

This paper did an empirical research on the impact of foreign exchange on the money supply, using Johansen co-integration testand getting a conclusion that the actions are in the same direction.
A Relative Performance of Large and Small Sector in Manufacturing Sector of India
Authors: Devi Kiran
Published: January 2020

In this paper the author evaluates relative performance differences between large sector and small sector in the manufacturing sector of India according to type of organizations. Comparative efficiency parameters are estimated for the period 1998-99 to 2012-13 using data generated by Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) which is related to the type of organizations in manufacturing sector of India. The results establish that, the small sector performed better than the large sector. The result of data analysis shows that the small sector is more efficient than the large sector.
Efficiency Environmental Policy: Input-Output Approach Orientation
Authors: Wisnu Wibowo Muryani
Published: January 2020

This study has the objective to calculate and analyze environmental efficiency when a country ratified the Kyoto Protocol or not to ratify it both the developed and developing countries as well. Output to be analyzed is GDP and CO2 emissions, while the input to be analyzed is the use of energy, stocks traded and Labour. The analysis Metod of is Envelope Data analysis (DEA) with samples of G20 countries by 2004-2014. To be analyzed is the degree of efficiency after implementing the Kyoto protocol and how the processing results when viewed from based on the input and output targets. This is to answer the formulation of the problem posed in this study namely How the level of environmental efficiency if the Kyoto Protocol is implemented and how policy advice for each of the G20 countries based on the input and output targets. The study concluded the following: with the policy implemented Kyoto Protocol was able to further improve environmental efficiency in some other countries such as Russia, Argentina, China and Germany. This shows that the policy of the Kyoto Protocol been successful in carrying out its role as controller of the growth in emissions in developed countries and growing, especially G20 members. Besides, there are also countries that suffered losses in the level of environmental efficiency if not implement the Kyoto Protocol. But on the other side of some countries are not affected if there is no Kyoto Protocol, for example Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Australia and America. Efficiency is not the only primary standard to make a country become a standard for other countries, on the other hand the performance quality of the environment should also be considered. One country may succeed in reducing the environmental inefficiency by ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, and it has the efficient performance in relation to environmental quality and sustainable productive based on Malmquist index. Based on the criteria of the target input and target output, it can be seen that the member countries of G20 reach the optimal level when viewed from the variable GDP (positive output) and shares traded or stock traded (input) eg Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Indonesia. However, this is not optimal when viewed through the use of energy (input target), emissions (output targets), and labor (input target).
Effects of Information Communication Technology (ICT) On Collection of Premium a Case of Jubilee Insurance Company in Uashin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Omwono Dr. Gedion A. , John Yokobed , Kevin Owambi
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on collection of premium by jubilee insurance companiesâ€™ profitability. This study was guided by the following research questions: What are the factors that influenced the Jubilee Insurance to adopt the use of ICT in collection of premiums? How has this collection contributed to profitability of the insurance? To what extent does ICT affect the remittance of low- income households and micro-enterprises? This study adopted an ex-post facto research design; with target population of 105 consisting of branch manager, unit level managers, supervisors and sales agents. A sample of 45 was selected using simple random sampling procedure. With structured questionnaire, interview guide and observation as the main instrument of collecting primary and secondary data respectively. The study found that a positive correlation exists between ICT adoption and insurance companiesâ€™ profitability in Kenya. The results also show that: ICT adoption is not a substitute for effective regulation of the insurance industry. The study concluded that, there is a positive relationship between ICT adoption and insurance companiesâ€™ profitability in Kenya. Based on the findings the study made the following recommendations; Jubilee insurance company should steam line the organization structure in the line with ICT, A company should recruit employees with the necessary knowledge and skills in ICT know how. The company should engage in campaign to create awareness among policy holder on ICT.
Hospitality & Public Health - A Case Study of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
Authors: Kumar Dr. D. Antony Ashok
Published: January 2020

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) started in 27th September, 1999, is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways that handles the catering, tourism and online ticketing operations of the railways. In 2010, Catering services provided by IRCTC were handed over to Indian railways (except few trains, all other trains were under the control of zonal railways) which aims to provide â€œHygienic food at affordable priceâ€. IRCTCs focus on non- railway sectors starting from food kiosks and cafeteria to food courts has earned Rs. 29 cr from its 80 non-railway catering outlet across the country in 2012-2013, a jump of Rs 18 cr compared to previous year. Since, Indian Railways is one of the largest network which serves food to the travelling public, health and safety of the people is a prime concern. This study focuses on the key areas such as quality of food prepared & served and its impact on peopleâ€™s well-being. The railway catering serves food to the people through zonal catering divisions and onboard pantry cars. An analysis on the menu and the nutritional value of the food is done. Itâ€™s highly imperative for the food handlers to follow food safety procedures such as HACCP, quality of water, personal hygiene and so on. For this research, qualitative analysis and non-random sampling is followed. An in-depth interview with the managers, passengers and contractors are done along with the site visit. In order to improve the quality of food served in the railways, IRCTC has taken slew of measures such as mobile squads for surprise checks, customer service no. for grievance against the food served on trains and onsite inspection. This study reveals the challenges faced by the railways such as varying level of quality across the regions and contractors & complaints relate to overcharging, less quantity & substandard quality.
Micro Insurance as a Dimension for Financial Inclusion in India through Jansuraksha Scheme: An Empirical Analysis of Statistical Evidence
Authors: Ramachanran Rajitha , Anuradha Dr. Ps
Published: January 2020

Christ University, India Abstract: - Inclusive growth entails comprehensive growth, shared growth, and pro-poor growth. It lessens the fast growth rate of poverty in a country and upsurges the participation of people into the development of the country. Inclusive growth infers an impartial allocation of resources with benefits incurred to every section of the society. But the allocation of resources must be focused on the intended short and long term benefits of the society. Micro insurance is considered as an important instrunment for inclusive growth. With the outset of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan yojana when the government launced the insurance and pension schemes it was considered as a success for the upliftment of the poor and infusing insurance into the lives of the poor. A key aspect of the interest in micro-insurance is to explore ways of significantly increasing the number of poor households belonging to various communities that have access to insurance while enhancing the benefits. This paper is a study to understand how the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyothi Bima yojana is considered as a success for the upliftment of the poor. It analyses how the progress of both these schemes in terms of the growth and progress has increased the inclusiveness of financial services like micro insurance has increased the outreach of these schemes. It is a statistical analysis of the secondary data on the gross enrollment and how it shows that micro insurance still be considered as a important dimension of financial inclusion.
Article on Handling Challenges in Construction Projects
Authors: Radhakrishnan S.
Published: January 2020

India, an agrarian economy, is fast developing in industrialization. The rapid growth, especially in Construction Sector, is taking the country to great heights. The swift movement of people from villages to cities for occupation and also the vast employment opportunities prevailing in cities necessitate a boom in construction activities, particularly in the outskirts of cities. Next to Agriculture, Construction Industry is the sector where millions of people get occupied in one way or other â€“ right from Engineer to uneducated â€œSithalâ€ (a Helper). This is also a field where companies of international renown and also a local mason with his own group of people do the same job of â€œconstructionâ€.
Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Nteegah Alwell , Nelson Mansi , Owede Moses
Published: January 2020

This study investigated the impact of trade liberalization on economic growth in Nigeria. In order to achieve the objectives of examining the trend in trade and growth and impact of trade liberalization on economic growth, times series data were sourced and analysed using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag model (ARDL). Findings from the study revealed that oil export and non-oil import impacted positively and significantly on economic growth both in the short and long runs. The results also show that oil and non-oil imports retarded economic growth in both short and long run periods. Specifically, oil import was found to significantly diminished economic growth in Nigeria. Nigeria imports refined petroleum products hence spends huge financial resources to finance its imports. This has affected the economy negatively as funds meant for other developmental purposes are spent on petroleum products importation. Based on these findings, the study suggests increase in oil export by providing conducive environment for oil operations, improvement in non-oil export by diversifying the products base of the economy and building local capacity in oil exploration and refining in order to end petroleum products imports in Nigeria.
Anticipated Effort in Modern Growth of Traditional Market Development Strategy in Bali Indonesia
Authors: Budi Martini LuhKadek , Budhiasa Sujana , Soares Augusto da Conceicao
Published: January 2020

The main objective of this study is to determine two components such as (1) an external factors of opportunities and threats for the development of traditional markets in Bali; (2) The internal factors those are the strengths and weaknesses for the development of traditional market in Bali, and (3) is traditional market development strategy. We have conducted the research location in nine districts in Bali. The research sample of 118 respondens of head family status. To be expanded, this research is developed the market development strategy analysis and traditionally as strategic component is used as SWOT analysis (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats). This research have found that traditional market opportunities is an important aspects and needs to be revitalization of the traditional market, stability conductive security and social concern on traditional markets, while the elements that pose a threat is the lack of information technology adoption. The strength in the future is the quality of products, strategic market location, and the availability of parking areas, flexible pricing. Weaknesses fast transaction processing, promotion and cooperation with the tourism industry. Strategy development is a traditional market growth strategy
Educational Aspiration of Secondary School Students in relation to Academic Achievement
Authors: Singh Dr. Amisha , Sharma Devika
Published: January 2020

Education being the sub system of society plays a key role in moldings, reforming shaping, and reconstructing it from time to time. It can be defined as pillar of strength for the entire society as, it is with the process of education that we can create a learning society It, plays an important role in the life of an individual at every stage but also in deterring his status in the society and academic -achievement is the important goal of education in case of students; knowledge, attainment and skill acquired in school students is judged with the help of examination which can be teacher made or standardized tests. So, an attempt has been made in this study to investigate their level of aspiration. While the term achievement refers to the degree of success attained in some specific tasks, especially school performance. The study has been conducted on a sample of 600 9th class students of jammu district. Educational Aspiration scale (EAS) form by Dr. V.P. Sharma & Dr. (KM) Anuradhagupta was used as a tool for measuring Level of Education Aspiration. Level of Educational Aspiration is undoubtedly a research issue sought after by the educational psychologists. In this paper an attempt have been made to study the levels of academic achievement in relation to educational â€“aspirations of secondary school students. Findings revealed that educational aspirations had a very low relationship with academic-achievement.
GIS Approach to Flood Risk Mapping
Authors: AdebolaOdeyemi Chris , Peter Anthony
Published: January 2020

Flood is becoming the most environmental challenge menacing Ado-Ekiti in recent times. The aim of this study is to evaluate and map flood risk in the study area, using GIS techniques, to achieve this aim, the study has the following objectives, assess the extent and magnitude of flooding in the study area, also it assesses elements at risk in the study area, hence integrate the outcome of these analysis in a GIS environment. Primary data was sourced with the use of structured questionnaires, while the secondary data sources are from Google earth map and literatures. Simple statistics was use to analyse the data to help develop indicators of vulnerability. A hazard and vulnerability maps were produced based on the perception the population living in the area, the map was then combined with the hazard map, and thus to produce an integrated risk map for the study area. Results reveal that from Vulnerability, Hazard and Risk maps showed that buildings closer to rivers and stream all have higher index. The impact of flood on households sampled revealed that some of the household believed that flood occurrence in the study area have some of impacts on their properties and expenditure. The methodology has proven to be a suitable tool to provide a first overview of spatial distribution of risk which is considered by the households
Politics and Literature English Literary Work as a Model
Authors: Blaiha Marouan
Published: January 2020

This paper tries to tackle the political aspects in literature during the 19th century, and to reveal the political tendency in the literary work, which means shedding lights on the effect of the environments and the political atmospheres during the 19th century in shaping the aesthetic work.

On the other hand, the paper takes a specific literary work during this era and reveals its relation with the political events. In addition, we expostulate the strong relation-ship between the socio-economic status of the writer and literature. Meanwhile, the paper relies on the systematic analysis of the political scientist David Histon in explaining the issue in question. We are going to reveal this tendency in the second chapter.
A Study on Knowledge on Breastfeeding Practices in Rural Area
Authors: Rajalakshmi Dr. S. , Kalaivani Dr. P.
Published: January 2020

Introduction

Breastfeeding is the universally accepted means of infant feeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and thereafter continued breastfeeding until two years of age along with complementary feeds (WHO, 2009).
The Economic Opportunity Cost for the Arab Spring Countries
Authors: Loukil Youssra , Loukil Sahar , Kammoun Souhaila
Published: January 2020

This article examines the effect of political instability on countries caught in such a situation and also by their location. Using an interrupted time series model and an unrestricted error correction model, the indirect economic costs of political unrest are estimated for Tunisia, as an example of the Arab spring countries. Foreign direct investment fell by 17% in Arab countries. Indeed, the Arab Spring countries are the most affected countries in terms of investment as the fall of FDI for Tunisia by 21%. In the same direction, Egypt lost 92% of its FDI since it records $ 0.5 billion in 2011 against $ 6.4 billion in 2010 and also Libya 87% and 65% in Syria .This substantial loss is a warning sign that should be seriously taken into account by politicians and economists from the Middle East and the Arab Union, especially for countries whose resources are already limited.
Small Scale Agricultural Industry Performance in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Taufik Yani - , . Budiyanto , Yunus Lukman , Basiru Rosmawati
Published: January 2020

This study aims to reveal the performance and various obstacles faced by small-scale agricultural industries in Southeast Sulawesi. Research, utilizing secondary data published by various government agencies, and primary data on small-scale agricultural industries located in 12 districts in Southeast Sulawesi in 2018. The results showed that small-scale agricultural industries employ 42.01% of the workforce in the sector industry, as well as the investment value which covers 59.73% of industrial sector investment in Southeast Sulawesi, but the value of agricultural products industry products only covers 26.57% of the total value of industrial products in Southeast Sulawesi. This condition is largely caused by small-scale agricultural industries with legal entities that are relatively small, only around 30.48 percent of the total small-scale industries in Southeast Sulawesi. This condition indicates that most small-scale agricultural industries have not experienced and become an obstacle in conducting partnerships with medium and large industries. Furthermore, Competition to obtain raw materials with larger industries in Java also makes it difficult for many local furniture industries to obtain better quality raw materials. Knowledge and skill of the workforce are relatively low compared to advance or big industries. These factors influence the ability to scale agricultural industries to access capital, to create good product design, manage their business as well as expand markets. That is generally the circle of problems that surround small and medium industries in Indonesia. Therefore, in the context of developing small and medium industries, the strategies used cannot be overcome by problems but all comprehensively.
Higher Education and the National System of Research and Innovation: The Case of the Republic Of Benin
Authors: Vicentia ACACHA Hortensia
Published: January 2020

The link between theory and practice is the key of development of the country and explain the copetitivness in the international market. In the context of republic of Benin; a lot of the result of researchers are not valorized because of the weakness of system of extension. This study try to identify the problem. The diagnostic analysis show that we have research institutions without linkage, weak financng in the research sector, without leadership actors. So; Benin's ability to be part of international economic competition will rely more and more on its capacity for innovation and research and the quality of education and training.