bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changes in Vegetation Growth Dynamics and Relations with Climate in Inner Mongolia under More Strict Multiple Pre-Processing (2000–2018)
Authors: He Dong , Huang Xianglin , Tian Qingjiu , Zhang Zhichao
Published: March 2020

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR) is related to China’s ecological security and the improvement of ecological environment; thus, the vegetation’s response to climate changes in IMAR has become an important part of current global change research. As existing achievements have certain deficiencies in data preprocessing, technical methods and research scales, we correct the incomplete data pre-processing and low verification accuracy; use grey relational analysis (GRA) to study the response of Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) in the growing season to climate factors on the pixel scale; explore the factors that affect the response speed and response degree from multiple perspectives, including vegetation type, longitude, latitude, elevation and local climate type; and solve the problems of excessive ignorance of details and severe distortion of response results due to using average values of the wide area or statistical data. The results show the following. 1. The vegetation status of IMAR in 2000-2018 was mainly improved. The change rates were 0.23/10° N and 0.25/10° E, respectively. 2. The response speed and response degree of forests to climatic factors are higher than that of grasslands. 3. The lag time of response for vegetation growth to precipitation, air temperature and relative humidity in IMAR is mainly within 2 months. The speed of vegetation‘s response to climate change in IMAR is mainly affected by four major factors: vegetation type, altitude gradient, local climate type and latitude. 4. Vegetation types and altitude gradients are the two most important factors affecting the degree of vegetation’s response to climate factors. It is worth noting that when the altitude rises to 2500 m, the dominant factor for the vegetation growth changes from precipitation to air temperature in terms of hydrothermal combination in the environment. Vegetation growth in areas with relatively high altitudes is more dependent on air temperature.
Investigating Wood Decaying Fungi Diversity in Central Siberia, Russia Using ITS Sequence Analysis and Interaction with Host Trees
Authors: Park Ji-Hyun , Pavlov Igor N. , Kim Min-Ji , Park Myung Soo , Oh Seung-Yoon , Park Ki Hyeong , Fong Jonathan J. , Lim Young Woon
Published: March 2020

Wood-decay fungi (WDF) play a significant role in recycling nutrients, using enzymatic and mechanical processes to degrade wood. Designated as a biodiversity hot spot, Central Siberia is a geographically important region for understanding the spatial distribution and the evolutionary processes shaping biodiversity. There have been several studies of WDF diversity in Central Siberia, but identification of species was based on morphological characteristics, lacking detailed descriptions and molecular data. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify WDF in Central Siberia, regarding the degradation of host trees based on both morphological and molecular analyses. We collected 106 WDF samples from Krasnoyarsk and the Republic of Khakassia in 2014 and 2017, and identified a total of 52 fungal species from six main host tree genera. In order to assess the host preference of the WDF, we examined previous literature, and data from this study. We confirmed a division in host preference of WDF between gymnosperms and angiosperms. DNA-based identification and host preference assessment of the WDF provide preliminary data on WDF diversity and their role in nutrient cycles in the ecosystem of Central Siberia. To fully understand WDF diversity in Central Siberia, continuous long-term surveys, including DNA sequence data, are needed.
Changing Times at Cuban Universities: Looking into the Transition towards a Social, Entrepreneurial and Innovative Organization
Authors: Cruz-Amarán Damaris , Guerrero Maribel , Hernández-Ruiz Alma Delia
Published: March 2020

Since the 1990s, the socialist higher education system has faced several reforms oriented to satisfy social, economic, and technological demands. However, little is known about the transformation process of the socialist university system over the past two decades. This study provides a better understanding of the entrepreneurial and innovative transition of universities located in socialist economies. By adopting mixed theoretical approaches, we proposed a conceptual model to understand the social, the innovative, and the entrepreneurial transformation of socialist universities. We revised and tested this model in the context of Cuban universities by implementing a prospective case study approach. Our findings show insights about the transition towards a business model innovation within Cuban universities. The determinants have been state regulations, the closing of the complete cycle from teaching to the commercialization of results, and the creation of hybrid structures to manage knowledge. Consequently, the university is facing managerial challenges related to its ability to explore and exploit its activities to generate social, innovative and economic outcomes. Our results provide practical implications for the university managers and actors involved in the transformation process of Cuban universities.
Fuzzy Cognitive Map Clustering to Assess Local Knowledge of Ecosystem Conservation in Ecuador
Authors: Satama Maritza , Iglesias Eva
Published: March 2020

Smallholder farmers in developing countries such as Ecuador have contributed widely to ecosystem conservation. Although they have been affected by the consequences of climate change, the synergy of Pachamama care and technical knowledge has become key to sustaining dynamics in their local territories. This paper presents a combined methodology approach based on fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) to capture perceptions of ecosystem conservation. The purpose was to assess the impact of the “Biocorridors for Living Well” program on the application of local knowledge by smallholder farmers. The findings showed that program managers had a limited narrow focus based on the general program ideology, whereas peasants’ perceptions revealed a more complex map, highlighting the importance of building capacities beyond sustainable agricultural techniques. Also, both groups were aware of the contribution of ecosystem conservation to rural development. However, it is essential to stress that the contribution of smallholder farmers to conservation was critical, and most of the time, their efforts were not valued. Therefore, to scale up program outcomes, national and international institutions require an understanding of local peasants’ perceptions to guarantee action sustainability and to avoid repetitive actions in their local territories.
Working with Inadequate Tools: Legislative Shortcomings in Protection against Ecological Effects of Artificial Light at Night
Authors: Schroer Sibylle , Huggins Benedikt John , Azam Clementine , Hölker Franz
Published: March 2020

The fundamental change in nocturnal landscapes due to the increasing use of artificial light at night (ALAN) is recognized as being detrimental to the environment and raises important regulatory questions as to whether and how it should be regulated based on the manifold risks to the environment. Here, we present the results of an analysis of the current legal obligations on ALAN in context with a systematic review of adverse effects. The legal analysis includes the relevant aspects of European and German environmental law, specifically nature conservation and immission control. The review represents the results of 303 studies indicating significant disturbances of organisms and landscapes. We discuss the conditions for prohibitions by environmental laws and whether protection gaps persist and, hence, whether specific legislation for light pollution is necessary. While protection is predominantly provided for species with special protection status that reveal avoidance behavior of artificially lit landscapes and associated habitat loss, adverse effects on species and landscapes without special protection status are often unaddressed by existing regulations. Legislative shortcomings are caused by difficulties in proving adverse effect on the population level, detecting lighting malpractice, and applying the law to ALAN-related situations. Measures to reduce ALAN-induced environmental impacts are highlighted. We discuss whether an obligation to implement such measures is favorable for environmental protection and how regulations can be implemented.
Examining the Key Drivers of Residential Solar Adoption in Upstate New York
Authors: Schelly Chelsea , Letzelter James C.
Published: March 2020

This research examines the decision factors influencing adoption of residential solar electric power systems in upstate New York. New York has a goal to provide 100% of electric energy in the State through renewable resources, which includes solar electricity, by 2030. Thus, identifying the most important decision factors may be useful in understanding potential means of promoting solar technology adoption. Through an online survey of homeowners in upstate New York who have installed residential solar systems, the research examined the importance of decision factors influencing the decision to adopt and how factors have changed over time. The research finds that environmental motivations are slightly more important than economics and that perception of solar installers is also important to adopters. This work contributes new insights to the field of research examining solar and renewable energy technology adoption at the residential scale, addresses the role of policy in promoting solar adoption, and provides insights for developers and others looking to enhance the rates of solar technology adoption at the residential scale.
Theorizing Social Sustainability and Justice in Marine Spatial Planning: Democracy, Diversity, and Equity
Authors: Saunders Fred , Gilek Michael , Ikauniece Anda , Tafon Ralph Voma , Gee Kira , Zaucha Jacek
Published: March 2020

This article elaborates a conceptual framework to examine social sustainability in marine spatial planning (MSP). Based on a critical literature review of key texts on social sustainability in MSP and the broader sustainable development literature we show the need to elaborate a cogent and comprehensive approach for the analysis and pursuit of social sustainability linked to the sea. We then theorize social sustainability by developing a conceptual framework through integrating three dimensions: Recognition, Representation and Distribution. While these three social sustainability/justice features clearly overlap and are interdependent in practice, the conceptual thinking underpinning each of them is distinctive and when taken together they contribute towards conceiving social sustainability as a pillar of sustainability. Our approach can support an analysis/evaluation of MSP in that, first, its broad scope and adaptability makes it suitable to examine the wide range of claims, demands, and concerns that are likely to be encountered across different practical MSP settings. Second, it acknowledges the opportunities and challenges of assessing, implementing, and achieving social justice within a broader sustainability framework.
Analysis of Environmental Awareness, Emotions and Level of Self-Efficacy of Teachers in Training within the Framework of Waste for the Achievement of Sustainable Development
Authors: Martínez-Borreguero Guadalupe , Maestre-Jiménez Jesús , Mateos-Núñez Milagros , Naranjo-Correa Francisco Luis
Published: March 2020

The United Nations General Assembly has pointed out that education is an essential tool for properly instructing society to achieve sustainable development, in terms of values, skills, knowledge or abilities. Within this framework, this research focuses on environmental attitude and awareness as an influential element in the teaching and learning processes. The main objective of the study was to diagnose and evaluate emotional, teaching self-efficacy and environmental awareness variables of teachers in primary and secondary education training within the framework of waste. The sample was made up of 160 teachers in training. As a measurement instrument, a questionnaire was designed, developed and validated consisting of three different parts to measure the variables under investigation. The descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of the data shows attitudinal, emotional and self-efficacy differences according to the categories examined, revealing the need to promote an improvement in the attitude towards certain environmental actions in future teachers. The results suggest that education has a relevant role in sustainability, and its importance and inclusion in the curricula of the different educational stages should be recognized.
The Psychomotor Profile of Pupils in Early Childhood Education
Authors: Martínez-Moreno Alfonso , Imbernón Giménez Susana , Díaz Suárez Arturo
Published: March 2020

The aim of the article was to find out the psychomotor profile of children in the second cycle of infant education (3–6 years) through an observational cohort study with a prospective character. A total of 277 students participated, 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls, grouped in a control group (52.3%) and an experimental group (47.7%). The McCarthy Scales of Aptitude (MCSA) and Psychomotor Skills for Children, 7th edition, were used. The results showed that, in the global score and its dimensions, the time factor had significant and different influences, according to the control or experimental group. However, there were no significant differences in motor skills with respect to sex. As conclusions, the level of psychomotor development of the sample is close to the average of the development scale used. The time factor is significant when the subjects are subjected to stimulation; therefore, this must be taken into account in any therapeutic or learning process.
The Paths of Internationalization of Chinese Innovative Firms
Authors: Du Hongping , Mitkova Liliana , Wang Na
Published: March 2020

Innovative enterprises from emerging markets, such as China, are a group of understudied enterprises, which could generate new and important views on internationalization. Some unique characteristics of Chinese innovative enterprises are creating new ideas that help to a better understanding of entry mode choice, market location choice, and entry speed in the paths of internationalization. Drawing on an unbalanced panel of Chinese innovative enterprises’ outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) event data, we analyzed the tendency of the paths of internationalization of Chinese innovative enterprises and the determining factors that influence the Chinese innovative enterprises’ choice in entry mode, market location, and entry speed. The results show that: (1) Chinese innovative enterprises are more likely to choose developing countries than developed countries. (2) When these firms conduct investment activities in developed countries, the probability rank (from high to low) of entry mode choice is acquisition, along with the wholly-owned subsidiary, exporting and joint venture. When these firms expand the business in developing countries, the entry mode of export is most likely to be chosen and the acquisition is least likely to be chosen. (3) This tendency and paths choice of internationalization in entry mode, market location and entry speed are influenced by the international experience, the multidimensional proximity, psychic distance, internationalization motivation, ownership structure, and innovation ability. Finally, we discuss these contributions and make some suggestions for future research.
A Multichannel Data Fusion Method Based on Multiple Deep Belief Networks for Intelligent Fault Diagnosis of Main Reducer
Authors: Ye Qing , Liu Changhua
Published: March 2020

Aiming at the problems of poor efficiency of the intelligent fault diagnosis method of the main reducer and the poor effectiveness of multichannel data fusion, this paper proposes a multichannel data fusion method based on deep belief networks and random forest fusion for fault diagnosis. Multiple deep belief networks (MDBNs) are constructed to obtain deep representative features from multiple modalities of multichannel data. Random forest can fuse deep representative features achieved from MDBNs to construct the model of multiple deep belief networks fusion (MDBNF). The proposed method is applied to fault diagnosis of the main reducer and evaluation of the performance. Multiple deep belief network model fusions (MD BN F) are constructed to improve the multichannel data fusion effect. Single sensory data, multichannel data, and two intelligent models based on support vector machine and deep belief networks are used as comparison in the experiments. The results indicate that the classification accuracy of the test set collected by sensor 1 and sensor 2 is 88.35% and 88.73%, respectively. The comparison results show that the method has good convergence. The data fusion of the proposed diagnostic model can effectively improve the correlation between the collected vibration signals and the failure mode, thereby improving the diagnostic performance by nearly 8%, representing improved diagnostic accuracy.
Finite Difference Approximation Method for a Space Fractional Convection–Diffusion Equation with Variable Coefficients
Authors: Anley Eyaya Fekadie , Zheng Zhoushun
Published: March 2020

Space non-integer order convection–diffusion descriptions are generalized form of integer order convection–diffusion problems expressing super diffusive and convective transport processes. In this article, we propose finite difference approximation for space fractional convection–diffusion model having space variable coefficients on the given bounded domain over time and space. It is shown that the Crank–Nicolson difference scheme based on the right shifted Grünwald–Letnikov difference formula is unconditionally stable and it is also of second order consistency both in temporal and spatial terms with extrapolation to the limit approach. Numerical experiments are tested to verify the efficiency of our theoretical analysis and confirm order of convergence.
In Vitro Systems for Studying Different Genotypes/Sub-Genotypes of Hepatitis B Virus: Strengths and Limitations
Authors: Wose Kinge Constance N. , Bhoola Nimisha H. , Kramvis Anna
Published: March 2020

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects the liver resulting in end stage liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite an effective vaccine, HBV poses a serious health problem globally, accounting for 257 million chronic carriers. Unique features of HBV, including its narrow virus–host range and its hepatocyte tropism, have led to major challenges in the development of suitable in vivo and in vitro model systems to recapitulate the HBV replication cycle and to test various antiviral strategies. Moreover, HBV is classified into at least nine genotypes and 35 sub-genotypes with distinct geographical distributions and prevalence, which have different natural histories of infection, clinical manifestation, and response to current antiviral agents. Here, we review various in vitro systems used to study the molecular biology of the different (sub)genotypes of HBV and their response to antiviral agents, and we discuss their strengths and limitations. Despite the advances made, no system is ideal for pan-genotypic HBV research or drug development and therefore further improvement is required. It is necessary to establish a centralized repository of HBV-related generated materials, which are readily accessible to HBV researchers, with international collaboration toward advancement and development of in vitro model systems for testing new HBV antivirals to ensure their pan-genotypic and/or customized activity.
Molecular Characterization of a Novel Strain of Fusarium graminearum Virus 1 Infecting Fusarium graminearum
Authors: Zhang Lihang , Chen Xiaoguang , Bhattacharjee Pallab , Shi Yue , Guo Lihua , Wang Shuangchao
Published: March 2020

Fungal viruses (mycoviruses) have attracted more attention for their possible hypovirulence (attenuation of fungal virulence) trait, which may be developed as a biocontrol agent of plant pathogenic fungi. However, most discovered mycoviruses are asymptomatic in their hosts. In most cases, mycovirus hypovirulent factors have not been explored clearly. In this study, we characterized a ssRNA mycovirus in Fusarium graminearum strain HB56-9. The complete nucleotide genome was obtained by combining random sequencing and rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE). The full genome was 6621-nucleotides long, excluding the poly(A) tail. The mycovirus was quite interesting because it shared 95.91% nucleotide identities with previously reported Fusarium graminearum virus 1 strain DK21 (FgV1-DK21), while the colony morphology of their fungal hosts on PDA plates were very different. The novel virus was named Fusarium graminearum virus 1 Chinese isolate (FgV1-ch). Like FgV1-DK21, FgV1-ch also contains four putative open reading frames (ORFs), including one long and three short ORFs. A phylogenetic analysis indicated that FgV1-ch is clustered into a proposed family Fusariviridae. FgV1-ch, unlike FgV1-DK21, had mild or no effects on host mycelial growth, spore production and virulence. The nucleotide differences between FgV1-ch and FgV1-DK21 will help to elucidate the hypovirulence determinants during mycovirus–host interaction.
Recombinant Rabies Virus Overexpressing OX40-Ligand Enhances Humoral Immune Responses by Increasing T Follicular Helper Cells and Germinal Center B Cells
Authors: Li Yingying , Zhao Ling , Sui Baokui , Luo Zhaochen , Zhang Yachun , Wang Yong
Published: March 2020

Rabies, caused by the rabies virus (RABV), remains a serious threat to public health in most countries. Development of a single-dose and efficacious rabies vaccine is the most important method to restrict rabies virus transmission. Costimulatory factor OX40-ligand (OX40L) plays a crucial role in the T cell-dependent humoral immune responses through T-B cell interaction. In this work, a recombinant RABV overexpressing mouse OX40L (LBNSE-OX40L) was constructed, and its effects on immunogenicity were evaluated in a mouse model. LBNSE-OX40L-immunized mice generated a larger number of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells, germinal center (GC) B cells, and plasma cells (PCs) than the parent virus LBNSE-immunized mice. Furthermore, LBNSE-OX40L induced significantly higher levels of virus-neutralizing antibodies (VNA) as early as seven days post immunization (dpi), which lasted for eight weeks, resulting in better protection for mice than LBNSE (a live-attenuated rabies vaccine strain). Taken together, our data in this study suggest that OX40L can be a novel and potential adjuvant to improve the induction of protective antibody responses post RABV immunization by triggering T cell-dependent humoral immune responses, and that LBNSE-OX40L can be developed as an efficacious and nonpathogenic vaccine for animals.
Understanding how patients establish strategies for living with asthma: a qualitative study in UK primary care as part of IMP2ART
Authors: Daines Luke , Morrow Susan , Wiener-Ogilvie Sharon , Scott Caroline , Steed Liz , Taylor Stephanie JC , Pinnock Hilary
Published: March 2020

Background

In the context of a variable condition such as asthma, patient recognition of deteriorating control and knowing what prompt action to take is crucial. Yet, implementation of recommended self-management strategies remains poor.

Aim

To explore how patients with asthma and parents/carers of children with asthma develop and establish recommended self-management strategies for living with asthma, and how clinicians can best support the process.

Design and setting

A qualitative study in UK primary care.

Method

Patients with asthma and parents/carers of children with asthma from 10 general practices were purposively sampled (using age, sex, and duration of asthma) to participate in focus groups or interviews between May 2016 and August 2016. Participants’ experiences of health care, management of asthma, and views on supported self-management were explored. Interviews and focus group sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Iterative thematic analysis was conducted, guided by the research questions and drawing on habit theory in discussion with a multidisciplinary research team.

Results

A total of 49 participants (45 patients; 4 parents/carers) took part in 32 interviews and five focus groups. Of these, 11 reported using an action plan. Patients learnt how to self-manage over time, building knowledge from personal experience and other sources, such as the internet. Some regular actions, for example, taking medication, became habitual. Dealing with new or unexpected scenarios required reflective abilities, which may be supported by a tailored action plan.

Conclusion

Patients reported learning intuitively how to self-manage. Some regular actions became habitual; dealing with the unexpected required more reflective cognitive skills. In order to support implementation of optimal asthma self- management, clinicians should consider both these aspects of self-management and support, and educate patients proactively.
Development of Final Project and Thesis Information System (SIMITA) at the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM)
Authors: Suwita Ferry Stephanus
Published: March 2020

Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) sebagai salah satu perguruan tinggi swasta yang memberikan tugas akhir dan skripsi sebagai salah satu syarat kelulusan untuk mendapatkan gelar Diploma atau Sarjana. Sistem Informasi Tugas Akhir dan Skripsi (SIMITA) memberikan kemudahan bagi panitia skripsi untuk mengelola data dan memberikan informasi mengenai tahapan prosedur tugas akhir dan skripsi bagi para mahasiswa. Pengembangan SIMITA di UNIKOM dilakukan untuk menambah fitur-fitur yang belum ada diantarnya fitur yang memberikan informasi atau pengumuman kepada mahasiswa seputar tugas akhir dan skripsi dan fitur yang memudahkan panitia skripsi untuk mengatur atribut apa saja yang harus diisi oleh peserta skripsi dalam setiap prosedur yang harus ditempuh untuk melaksanakan tugas akhir atau skripsi. Penelitian ini melakukan pengembangan sistem informasi dengan konsep Content Management System (CMS) agar panitia skripsi dapat mengelola sistem dengan mudah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskriptif dan metode pengumpulan data dengan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Metode pengembangan sistem menggunakan metode prototype. Alat bantu perancangan sistem menggunakan Unified Modelling Language (UML) berupa use case diagram. Hasil penelitian ini merupakan pengembangan SIMITA yang bertujuan memberikan kemudahan bagi panitia skripsi dalam mengelola data dan memberikan informasi mengenai tugas akhir dan skripsi.
Additional education in the system of professional training of university students
Authors: Serebryakova Tatiana , Smirnov Aleksandr , Semenova Lydia , Fomina Natalya
Published: March 2020

The article reflects the results of the implementation of a theoretical and experimental approach to understanding the role of additional education in the professional development of university students. Considering additional education as an element of the continuing education system, we believe that it is the activation of the development of additional education programs for university students, as well as the creation of conditions for effective implementation in the educational process, that will allow us to realize the main task of further education, as defined in the Law of the Russian Federation “On Education”, - education of a creative person, ready for self-development and self-determination. At the same time, the study we organized showed that only a little more than 50% of the students who took part in our study are positively oriented towards receiving additional education. In order to stimulate students' interest in obtaining additional education, including, within the framework of optimizing their professional development, we propose to focus on “immersing” students in research activities.
Performance in the Postmodern Culture and Law
Authors: Meliakova Yuliia Vasylivna , Kovalenko Inna Igorivna , Zhdanenko Svitlana Borysivna , Kalnytskyi Eduard Anatolievich
Published: March 2020

The aim of the research is the reflection of law as a postmodernist cultural phenomenon, the methodological analysis of understanding simulating reality of law, the corporeity of law and its verbal structures in the interaction conceptual field. The nature of law in post-non-classical cultural space has changed significantly, has gained relativity, dynamism, and has expanded subject’s opportunity. The hermeneutic procedure of law performance features democratic character, it is designed for public use, which is free from power dictatorship and able to understand the reality vie the algorithm of access, creativity and participation. The advanced visualized culture actively forms the concept of new personal freedoms – the freedom of consumption, freedom of use, freedom of self-expression and self-realization. Perhaps, it is this feature of individual and public opinion that makes it possible to develop law and the triumph of legal justice on the whole.
Social responsibility in the context of global challenges: the case of Ukraine
Authors: Kresina Irina , Shust Nataliia , Mykhailo Hultai , Maryna Spivak , Yevhen Durnov
Published: March 2020

Description. The purpose of the article is to study social responsibility in the context of global challenges on the example of Ukraine. Methodology. The research methods are chosen based on the object, subject and purpose of the research. The study used general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge. In particular, dialectical method reveals the essence and content of social responsibility. Comparative and legal method was used in the analysis of scientific categories, definitions and approaches. The method of systematic analysis was used to comprehensively summarize the features of social responsibility of a State, society and an individual. Using the normative-dogmatic method, the content of normative-legal acts, regulating the issue under consideration and scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists was analyzed. The legal modeling method was used to develop proposals for improving the regulatory framework governing the issue under consideration. As a result of the research it has been found that a new characteristic of social responsibility is its globalization, when the latter becomes planetary in scope and requires joint consolidated action by the international community. The authors of the article have proved that the deficit of responsibility, which causes a number of serious social negative consequences, which, in turn, lead to deepening of the total crisis. Practical implementation. It is stated that the current economic theory is already considered to be archaic and far from being the best indicator for assessing the efficiency of the government and the success of the economy. It is proved that in order to determine people’s quality of life, it is better to use the International Happy Planet Index, which more accurately characterizes social aspects of quality of life and social orientation of economic growth. Value / Originality. It is concluded that the formation of responsible society in Ukraine is possible only if there will be the availability of social responsibility of all subjects of social interaction. In this context, social responsibility of the State is of particular importance as a prerequisite for ensuring sustainable development based on the reconciliation of the interests of the state, the individual, society and business.
RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURE OF EQUIPMENT TO REDUCE H2S GAS LEVEL IN WATER AND AIR OF MY AN MINERAL WATER RESOURCE (BBN EQUIPMENT)
Authors: Chu Duc Buu , Luong Cong Nho , Tran Thi Bich
Published: March 2020

Background: H2S gas concentrations in the My An mineral water is quite high, causing environmental problems and health of the surrounding residential areas as well as affecting the citizens and visitors to use the service in My An Onsen Spa Resort. So the equipment BBN made ​​to reduce the H2S content in water and air of My An mineral water.
Methods: Using empirical methods the authors have successfully made devices BBN and using analytical methods to evaluate treatment efficiency of this device.
Results: We successfully created BBN equipment that is capable of handling H2S gas well, significantly reducing the H2S odor in the air and improving the mineral water taste, helping to prolong immersion bath time. BBN device does not affect water quality and curative effect of My An mineral water. H2S handling performance of the device reached 89.07%. Keywords: handling H2S, My An mineral water, BBN equipment
Inventory Information System Design at PT. Instaprint Jaya Primatama
Authors: Saputro Janu Ilham , Octavia Dwiana , Wibisono Hurdjanto
Published: March 2020

Information technology is rapidly developing all existing activities or activities become very important in determining the progress of the company, both in operational and non-operational activities, one of which is the procurement report which must produce accurate and accurate reports. PT Instaprint Jaya Primatama is a company engaged in the field of digital printing while those who do not yet have a system that uses stock of goods, the current system still has problems such as requiring a long time to find the amount needed Every day and making reports still using Ms. Excel so there is a delay in the company's performance. This study aims to create a system that can support the process of reporting needs that can be done effectively, the design process uses the PIECES method, system modeling using UML (Unified Modeling Language) to use visualization, which can be used by using the Hypertext Preprocessor programming language (PHP ) with a MySQL-Server database as a database. And to collect data, the authors use the method of observation, interviews, and literature study. With the system of preparation of goods, can make it easier for inventory administrators to produce accurate reports with a fast time can be made in order to produce effective and efficient.
History of Vegetation of Ulyanovsk City and Its Surroundings
Authors: Blagoveshenskaya N. V. , Zamaldinova Ch. T. , Funk G. V.
Published: March 2020

The vegetation evolution on the modern territory of the Ulyanovsk City and its surroundings, beginning from the late glacial period, can be presented as follows. 11,000– 10,300 years ago: a “tundra-steppe” with wormwood-mazy, horsetail, fern, shrubbygreen-green communities. 10,300–9,500 years ago: wormwood-haze-cenotic cenoses, isolated islets of sparse pine forests. 9,500–8,500 years ago: sagebrush-cerebral, cereal steppes and pine forests. 8,500–8,000 years ago: turf-grass, grass-meadow-grass meadow steppes and pine forests. 8,000–6,000 years ago: forbred-cereal, less often turfgrass meadow steppes, birch, and birch-pine forests, the appearance of deciduous species. 6,000–4,500 years ago: pine-broad-leaved, broad-leaved forests, mixed-grassgrass meadow steppes, and the maximum afforestation. 4,500–3,200 years ago: broadleaved, pine-broadleaf forests, and the appearance of agrocenoses. 3200–2500 years ago: pine, pine-birch forests, reduction of broad-leaved species, the expansion of turfgrass steppes and agrocenoses. 2,500–700 years ago: the emergence of secondary forests and meadow steppes (fescue, wormwood-cereal), the expansion of agrocenoses. 700–350 years ago: pine, pine-birch, pine-broadleaf forests, reduction of agrocenoses. 350 years ago till the present time: a sharp decline in forests, the predomination of secondary pine, broad-leaved, small-leaved, mixed forests and secondary meadow steppes, the expansion of agrocenoses and residential areas. Thus, the vegetation of the territory of the Ulyanovsk City and its environs since the late glacial period varied from the steppe one (11,000–8,000 years ago) to the forest-steppe one (8,000–700 years ago) and again to the steppe one (700 years ago – modern time). The least afforestation of the territory was observed from 11,000 to 9,500 years ago (3–4%) and from 350 years ago to the present (6–7%). The greatest afforestation of the forest-steppe was from 6,000 to 3,200 years ago, when the forest-to-steppe ratio was equal.
Parasites of panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) grown in captivity and brought from the wild
Authors: Stets O. V.
Published: March 2020

Reptile parasites imported from the wild differ from those grown in captivity. Thus, captive-grown reptiles tolerate the process of disadaptation better than imported wild animals, even under proper conditions of keeping and feeding. It should be noted that determining the origin of reptiles is sometimes difficult or impossible. For this, special methods are needed. In this regard, the purpose of research was to confirm or refute the theory, in reptiles from different places of residence, various parasites are found. We studied panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) imported from the wild and raised in captivity. To determine the parasites in the laboratory, methods of native smear, sequential washing and flotation were used. 10 species of intestinal parasites were found in panther chameleons imported from the wild, in particular Trematoda gen. sp. 1, Tremaitoda gen. sp. 2, Cestoda gen. sp., Spinicauda freitasi (Olfers, 1919), Hexametra angusticaecoides (Chabaud et Brygoo, 1960), Pharyngodonidae gen. sp., spirurates of the genus Thubunaea sp., larvae of the family Rhabdiasidae gen. sp., flagellates from the series Kinetoplastida gen. sp. and Eimeria sp, with prevalence 87.56%. In panther chameleons grown in captivity only Pharyngodonidae gen. sp. was found, prevalence was 94.05%. It is noted that under appropriate conditions of keeping and feeding in captive panther chameleons, a small number of parasites with a direct development cycle and their insignificant toxic effect on the body can develop
Indicadores de (in)eficacia del derecho ambiental. Una mirada exploratoria sobre la gestión legislativa en la Argentina
Authors: Delia Capaldo Griselda
Published: March 2020

En esta publicación presentamos los avances de una investigación cualitativa de carácter exploratorio sobre la (in)eficacia del derecho ambiental en la Argentina, por medio del escrutinio de la acción legislativa tanto a escala federal (Congreso de la Nación) como local (Legislatura de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires). El estudio pretende discernir si en la gestión parlamentaria se encuentra el germen de la ineficacia del derecho ambiental en la Argentina, o si tal ineficacia es fruto de la acción administrativa y judicial únicaente. Estos dos poderes del Estado los escrutó la Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN) en sendos estudios cuantitativos publicados en el 2006. Por ende, el abordaje cualitativo y el monitoreo del desempeño de la gestión ambiental legislativa se presentan como áreas de vacancia cognitiva en la Argentina. En esta etapa de la investigación el estudio comparativo con otros países se ubica fuera de los objetivos específicos que nos hemos planteado. Para la operacionalización de los objetivos específicos hemos apelado al uso de indicadores verificables objetivamente dentro de un enfoque de marco lógico. Como punto de partida tomamos las dos matrices de indicadores elaboradas por la International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE) para monitorear la eficacia del derecho ambiental en los ámbitos de la gestión judicial y de la administración pública. Sobre esa base matricial construimos una tercera matriz de indicadores con el fin de conocer los aspectos de la labor legislativa que más inciden en la ineficacia del derecho ambiental. Nuestra investigación, de sesgo cualitativo, presenta los resultados parciales obtenidos luego de dos rondas de entrevistas con informantes clave del sector legislativo. Entre una ronda y otra se realizaron ajustes sobre la base de las experiencias recogidas, por lo que consideramos que esta tercera matriz aún se encuentra en su fase experimental.
Desnutrición materna, bajo peso al nacer, pobreza y sociedad
Authors: Recinos Méndez Yessenia Eunice
Published: March 2020

La salud integral de las embarazadas es un elemento importante para el desarrollo de un país. El estado nutricional de la gestante influye en el peso del recién nacido, lo que compromete la salud de los nuevos ciudadanos siendo determinantes críticos para la salud del individuo en su adultez. La mal nutrición incrementa la morbimortalidad en las poblaciones, disminuye la capacidad productiva, la calidad de vida y aumenta los costos sociales, causando incremento de los cinturones de pobreza, lo que repercute en la población causando desigualdad y exclusión por falta de acceso a la salud, educación, empleo, saneamiento básico, perpetuando así el ciclo desnutrición y pobreza. Se realizó una búsqueda electrónica de la literatura sobre desnutrición materna, bajo peso al nacer y su relación a la pobreza y cómo influyen en el desarrollo de la sociedad haciéndose resumen y análisis de los artículos seleccionados. Se analizaron 38 publicaciones en las cuales se observó una relación estrecha entre la desnutrición materna, el bajo peso al nacer y pobreza. Conclusión: La desnutrición materna es un problema social ya que influye directamente en el desarrollo de los futuros ciudadanos; es importante incidir en ella positivamente para poder disminuir el riesgo de morbimortalidad perinatal e infantil que repercutirá negativamente en la salud de los futuros adultos e incrementa los costos sociales tanto individuales como colectivos.
PELAKSANAAN STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI
Authors: Sanjani Maulana Akbar
Published: March 2020

Tujuan penulisan ini yaitu membahsan mengenai strategi pelaksanaan pembelajaran inkuiri. Strategi pembelajaran inquiry menyatakan bahwa guru sebagai sumber belajar bukanlah yang satu-satunya, masih banyak lagi sumber belajar yang dapat menunjang keberhasilan pembelajaran. Guru hanyalah sebagai fasilitator, pembimbing yang selalu mengarahkan siswa dalam pembelajaran. Siswa didesain sebagai penemu atau mencari pengetahuan itu, tugas seorang guru dalam mengelola siswa agar mendapatkan pengetahuan dan menjadi bermakna. Karena dengan bermakna pengetahuan akan masuk kedalam pengetahuan mereka, sehingga akan selalu terkenang oleh siswa. Siswa yang melakukan semuanya guru hanya menyiapkan, karena murid yang melakukan maka pembelajaran akan menjadi pengalaman yang bermakna untuk  siswa.
The Effect of De Bono Model on Students’ Achievement in Writing Descriptive Text of 2018/2019 Eleventh Year Students of SMA Yayasan Pendidikan Harapan Bangsa Kuala Kabupaten Langkat
Authors: Conny Conny , Sembiring Aginta Endingna
Published: March 2020

The study is concerning with experimental study which discussed the effect of de Bono model students writing descriptive text. It took place at SMA yayasan pendidikan harapan bangsa kuala kabupaten langkat. The subjects were the eleventh year students with the population of 72 students. 72 students were chosen as the sample and group into experimental and control group. Each group consisted of 36 students. The experimental group was taught with de bono model while the control one was taught without De bono model. A writing test was used to collect the data on the students’ writing achievement. The data collected were analyzed by using t-test. The result of the data analysis showed that the t-observed was 7,24. It was higher that the value of t-table (tt) is 1,66 for 5% and 2,38 for 1%. This meant that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. It can be concluded that there is effect of De Bono model on students writing descriptive text of 2018/2019 eleventh year students of SMA yayasan pendidikan harapan bangsa kuala kabupaten langkat.Keyword: Writing, Descriptive text, De Bono model, Six thinking hats
PENGARUH TEKNIK MEMBACA INTENSIF TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENEMUKAN IDE POKOK PARAGRAF DALAM ARTIKEL “KPK BATMAN YANG LELAH” PADA SISWA KELAS XII SMA SWASTA PABA SECANGGANG KAPUPATEN LANGKAT
Authors: Rahayu Sri , Sidiqin M. Ali
Published: March 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh teknik membaca intensif terhadap kemampuan menemukan ide pokok paragraf dalam artikel “KPK, Batman yang Lelah” pada siswa kelas XII SMA Swasta PABA Secanggang Kabupaten Langkat Tahun Pelajaran 2017/2018. Populasi yang diambil dari seluruh kelas XII SMA Swasta PABA Secanggang berjumlah 70 orang. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu keseluruhan jumlah siswa kelas XII.1 dan XII.2 SMA Swasta PABA Secanggang sebanyak 70 orang. Untuk mendapatkan data yang diperlukan, pengumpulan data yang biasa disebut instrumen. Instrumen yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes. Tes yang dilakukan adalah tes objektif dan tes essay. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif  dan analisis datanya menggunakan korelasi Product moment. Dari hasil  korelasi  yang  besarnya 0,66  maka  koefesien korelasi yang ditemukan  adalah  korelasi tinggi, sedangkan r tabel adalah 0,238 dan  hasil  dari thitung > ttabel yaitu 7,29 > 2,00 maka dari itu Ha = diterima dan Ho = ditolak. uji terdapat pengaruh teknik membaca intensif yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan menemukan ide pokok paragraf dalam artikel “KPK, Batman yang Lelah” pada siswa kelas XII SMA Swasta PABA Secanggang Kabupaten Langkat.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PKN PADA MATERI HAM MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN JIGSAW PADA SISWA KELAS X SMA PERSIAPAN STABAT TAHUN PELAJARAN 2017/2018
Authors: Syahrurozi Fikri , Irwan Syainul , Widodo Hadi
Published: March 2020

Kegiatan pembelajaran yang baik merupakan integrasi dari berbagai komponen yang saling terkait dan tak terpisahkan antara tujuan pembelajaran, bahan pelajarn, metode pembelajaran dan cara penilaian. Dalam suatu kegiatan pembelajaran untuk mengaktifkan siswa sangat dibutuhkan adanya metode pembelajaran tepat. Salah satu pelajaran yang diajarkan dalam pembelajaran di sekolah adalah pelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn). Pembelajaran model pembelajaran jigsaw tipe Jigsaw memberi kesempatan pada siswa untuk bertukar pengetahuan dengan teman yang lebih banyak. Adanya kelompok ahli dan kelompok asal mengharuskan siswa berdiskusi dengan teman yang berbeda-beda, sehingga perbedaan pendapat dan keanekaragaman informasi lebih sering siswa temui. Hal tersebut akan memperkaya pengetahuan siswa. Dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw ini diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak yang positif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan dalam memahami materi PKn. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar PKn pada materi HAM melalui model pembelajaran jigsaw pada siswa Kelas X SMA Persiapan Stabat tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Persiapan Stabat. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X yang berjumlah 82 siswa. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X yang berjumlah 40 siswa. Pada siklus I aktivitas guru berkategori baik sedangkan pada siklus II aktivitas guru berkategori sangat baik. Pada siklus I aktivitas siswa berkategori baik sedangkan pada siklus II aktivitas siswa berkategori sangat baik.. Dari hasil perhitungan diperoleh nilai rata-rata pada siklus I sebesar 68,1 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 35% sedangkan pada siklus II memperoleh nila rata-rata sebesar 82,6 dengan ketuntasan klasikal 100%. Hal ini menunjukan terjadi perubahan yang baik dari hasil tes siklus I ke tes siklus II. Kata Kunci : hasil belajar PKn materi HAM, model pembelajaran jigsaw