bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Just in time: Will Putin's revitalized Northern Sea Route reorder global shipping?
Authors:   Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA, Rotnem Thomas E.
Published: May 2021

This paper examines Russia's Arctic Strategy, in general, and the development of the Northern Sea Route, in particular. The current Russian regime regards the successful development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as the linchpin of its Arctic endeavors and the harbinger of Russia's economic future, focusing upon not only creating a faster and cheaper shipping route from Asia to Europe, but also spiriting out to world markets the vast fossil fuel and mineral deposits that lie in Russia's frozen north. After discussing recent factors causing Russia's leaders to invest significant resources in its Arctic region and the novel transportation artery, we then focus upon recent steps made toward building out the NSR. The article concludes with an examination of significant problems plaguing the route's development and provides a tentative assessment of the project's overall soundness.
Digital Business Model Innovation: Empirical insights into the drivers and value of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Winter Johannes
Published: May 2021

The business activities of traditional industrial companies have commonly focused on products and product-related services. Digital pioneers have evolved their offerings into product-service systems that are networked, intelligent, personalized, and adaptable. The speed at which business models must change continues to be underestimated by many market participants, especially when order books are well filled and the pressure to change appears to be low. Industrial and service companies need to adapt to the changes induced by new market players better today than tomorrow to secure future business success and remain competitive in the digital age. The aim of this article is to intensify the debate on digital business model innovation in industry and the service sector and to enrich it with practical examples of the successful implementation of artificial intelligence in products and services.
The Degree of Availability of Skills Needed to Build and Employ Electronic Exams for Faculty Members at the University of Jeddah in Light of the Global Trend in E-Learning
Authors: Alshehri Alı , Al Harthi Majed Abdallah
Published: May 2021

This study aims at identifying the degree of availability of skills needed to build and employ electronic exams for faculty members at the University of Jeddah in light of the global trend in e-learning. The study used the descriptive and analytical approach and used a scale applied to a sample of (297) faculty members from the University of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The results of the study concluded that the skills needed to build electronic exams for faculty members had a high degree, with a mean score of (3.45) and a standard deviation of (0.444). The results revealed that the necessary skills to employ electronic exams had a high degree of response, with a mean score of (3.45) and a standard deviation of (0.789). The study recommends conducting training courses for faculty members at the University of Jeddah on building electronic exams and attracting experts to train faculty members on the methods of employing electronic exams.
The Incomes and Expenses of the Castle Demesne of Bran at the Beginning of the 16th Century
Authors: Zsolt Simon
Published: May 2021

In this paper I analyze the medieval incomes and expenses of the castle domain of Bran (in Hungarian: Törcsvár, in German: Törzburg), compound of the castle itself and nine surrounding villages, situated in the Southeastern corner of Transylvania. The main sources of this investigation are the demesne’s remained medieval financial accounts, covering the years 1504–1513 and 1522–1526; charters referring to the domain remained only in small numbers.
Historical References on The Commodity Exchange of Galaţi
Authors: Capris Marcel
Published: May 2021

This paper represents a retrospective inquiry into Galati shipping, into the Commodity Exchange and into Galati commerce in general, starting in the 1850s until the beginning of the 20th century.
Landmarks in the Evolution of the Main Types of Banking Operations of Albina in Sibiu 1872-1946. I
Authors: Dobrescu Vasile
Published: May 2021

The 75 years history of Albina Bank reflects in its main characteristics that particularize it in the modern banking system the forms and crediting policies present in its statutes.

The initial focus of the Albina Bank board was to activate a diverse palate of credit activities – in the first statute of the bank we can find no less than 15 types of loans. Few were actually accommodated, according to the possibilities of financing and also related to the social and economic background of the future debtors that came, the majority until 1918 from the rural areas. More so, the bank took into account the economic, financial and political context where the Romanian elite from Transylvania activated. Thus, in the first period of activity of the Albina bank its board will activate the most mobile types of crediting (credit of input and lending with public collaterals) wanting to increase the funding sources which are the main focus on the first part on an extended study.
A New Proof and Consequences of the Fixed Point Theorem of Matkowski
Authors: Barcz Eugeniusz
Published: May 2021

In this work it was proved Matkowski’s fixed point theorem. The consequences of this theorem are also presented.
Length-weight relationship, morphometric characters, and meristic counts of the coldwater fish Crossocheilus diplochilus (Heckel) from Dal Lake
Authors: Sidiq Muzamil , Ahmed Imtiaz , Bakhtiyar Yahya
Published: May 2021

Morphometric and meristic characters are very important for the identification of any fish specimen. The present study aims to describe the morphometric and meristic characters of the indigenous fish Crossocheilus diplochilus (Heckel) from Dal Lake. This fish is commonly known as Kashmir latia and is called tether locally. In the present study, the material analyzed was 70 specimens ranging in size from 6.9–13 cm (TL) with a mean length of 10.8 cm and a weight range of 3.2–24.0 g with a mean weight of 10.1 g. The parameters with the highest correlations with total length were standard length and fork length at 0.983 and 0.989, respectively. Correlation analysis showed that all morphometric characters changed proportionally as total length increased. The meristic counts analyzed in the present study remained constant in fish of different sizes indicating that they are independent of body size. The study of morphometric characters is very important to determine the growth rate of these fish, which, in turn, is required to properly manage its populations.
Seasonal variability in the diet of juvenile European catfish, Silurus glanis, in the Arno River (Italy) in Florence
Authors: Haubrock Phillip J.
Published: May 2021

While approaches for assessing the impact of invasive species are advancing, fundamental autoecological information such as feeding preferences is often unavailable for many invasive species. The European catfish, Silurus glanis, is a well-known, high-impact invasive predator; however, there remain considerable gaps in knowledge about its feeding preferences and biotic interactions that limit ecological impact predictions for this predator. This study is an investigation of seasonal variability in this predator’s diet during the juvenile life stage using the Arno River, Italy as a model system. This study identified significant differences across seasons, provided further information on the dietary spectrum of this species, and raised important questions for further study.
Synthetic Analysis of Geoinformatics Technologies for Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Methodological Approach
Authors: Rădulescu V.M. , Rădulescu G.M.T. , Naș Sanda , Rădulescu A.T. , Bondrea M. , Rădulescu Corina M.
Published: May 2021

Currently in Transylvania there are over 600 castles, considered monuments belonging to the world or national heritage. Some of them have disappeared, some are in an advanced degradation, the vast majority being in different stages of degradation, but recoverable, through very expensive investments. The first condition for them to start a program of recovery and put them again in the tourist and cultural circuit is to know exactly the state in which they are, to evaluate the costs. The development of geomatics technologies now allows for the high fidelity assessment of this aspect. These included Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) - Total Stations + Levels precision, terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry, laser scanners with fixed stations, for each presenting technical data and products analyzed sequentially and corroborated-complementary. The purpose of the entire action was to establish a Workflow as dedicated as possible to the requests of the specialists involved in such projects, architects, builders, restorers, historians, cultural people, etc. The paper can highlight a model of good practices in this field, the researches continuing, by consulting the beneficiaries of products from the range offered through these activities.
The Relationship Between Landscape Diversity and Crops Productivity: Landscape Scale Study
Authors: Zymaroieva Anastasiia , Zhukov Oleksandr , Fedoniuk Tetyana , Pinkina Tetyana , Hurelia Vitalii
Published: May 2021

The present study evaluates the relationship between the crops productivity and ecosystem diversity. The spatial variability in ecosystem diversity was measured using the Shannon landscape diversity index and distance from biodiversity hotspots that are nature conservation areas. Three crops were selected for the study: soybeans, sunflowers and winter rye. The initial data included the average crops yields in administrative districts within 10 regions of Ukraine. It was found that the studied crops yield dynamics from the mid-90s of the previous century to the current period could be described by a sigmoid curve (log-logistic model). The parameters of the yield model are the following indicators: the minimum level of yield (Lower Limit); maximum level of productivity (Upper limit); the slope of the model, which shows the rate of change in yields over time; ED50 - the time required to achieve half, from the maximum yield level. Our studies have shown that there is a statistically significant regression relationship between the yield parameters of all the studied crops and biodiversity, even at the landscape level. Among the studied crops, soybean shows the strongest regression relationship between yields and indicators of landscape diversity. Sunflower yield is the least dependent on landscape diversity. Most of the established dependencies are nonlinear, which indicates the existence of an optimal level of landscape diversity to achieve the maximum possible crop yields. Therefore, the obtained patterns can be the basis for land-use planning and management, especially while creating new natural protected areas.
The Corporate Governance Models for Banks: A Comparative Study
Authors: U-Din Salah
Published: May 2021

An effective corporate governance system is vital in modern-day economics and firms. It can help to specify the distribution of roles, responsibilities, and resources among various stakeholders of an organization or society. The enhanced role of the banks in various economic systems demands a higher level of corporate bank governance for a stable and sustainable financial system. In this paper; four major corporate governance models of banks are compared and the financial outcomes of each model are analyzed to assess their alignment with expectations of an effective corporate governance system. The Continental corporate governance model found to be closer to the expectations of an effective corporate governance system compared to the Anglo- Saxon, Chinese, and Islamic banking. Banks under the Continental model charge lower margin to its customers, use bank resources more efficiently and create relative balance in the distribution of resources among all stakeholders compared to the other three models. Banks under the Anglo- Saxon model are charging higher margin to its customer, Chinese banks are under-utilizing the banks’ resources, and Islamic banks are more favoring their shareholders and are riskier among banks of all selected models. Higher involvement of the more stakeholders in the decision-making process of the banks is key to effective corporate governance and sustainable banking system. Reforms in all corporate governance models are recommended while keeping in mind the prior research on corporate governance especially the Sir Adrian Cadbury report.
Aktywność w Sieci i uzależnienie od Internetu u osób w okresie późnej dorosłości – przegląd badań
Authors: Wójciak Aleksandra
Published: May 2021

Internet to medium, które użytkownikom dostarcza wielu korzyści. Umożliwia on nawiązywanie i podtrzymywanie kontaktów społecznych, zapewnia rozrywkę i jest źródłem wszechstronnych informacji. Ponadto Sieć pełni coraz istotniejszą rolę w edukacji, pracy zawodowej czy w handlu. Wymieniając przykładowe zalety Internetu nie można pominąć jednak faktu, że jego użytkowanie może nieść za sobą różnego rodzaju zagrożenia. Jednym z nich jest ryzyko uzależnienia. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zwrócenie uwagi na pewne aspekty związane z korzystaniem z Internetu przez osoby w okresie późnej dorosłości. W związku z tym podjęto próbę nakreślenia wzorców korzystania z Internetu przez seniorów, zaprezentowano wybrane wyniki badań nad zjawiskiem uzależnienia od tego medium w wyróżnionej grupie osób.
Psoriasiform Secondary Syphilis: A Pitfall in Diagnosis
Authors:   Nursing And Public Health Universitas Gadjah Mada/ RSUP Dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta, Pudjiati Satiti Retno
Published: May 2021

Secondary syphilis in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patient’s have variety of skin manifestations. Failure to recognize the manifestations of secondary syphilis can cause delaying the therapy. The recognition of the characteristics of skin lesions as well as serology examination and histopathology help the physicians for making the diagnosis. A 24-year-old male who was diagnosed with HIV previously came with chief complaint of scaly red plaques on the palms and soles. The similar lesions were also notedover the face especially the perioral region.Patient also noted to have also alopecia on the eyebrows and eyelashes. Patient was diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris from previous physician and treated with unknown therapy. Serological examination revealed reactive TPHA and high titer of VDRL. Skin biopsy was done and it has features of psoriasis but without pathognomonic signs. The patient then was treated with single dose of benzathine penicillin G 2,4 million units which provided excellent improvement.Secondary syphilis is called "great imitator" because of its broad manifestations. It has been widely reported that secondary syphilis has been misdiagnosed as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Characteristics of the lesion, serological examination and histopathology play significant role in establishing the diagnosis.
Relationship between Skin Microbiota and Skin Biophysical Parameters in Inflammatory Skin Disease: A Systematic Review
Authors:   University Of Pavia, Perugini Paola
Published: May 2021

Many recent studies highlight the importance of skin microbiota for skin health. Alterations in the balance of bacterial flora cause the development of inflammatory skin diseases such as acne, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis. This systematic review aims to investigate the relationship, in these skin diseases, between skin microbiota and skin biophysical parameters, such as pH, Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), Hydration (HI) and sebum levels. Google Scholar, Medline via Pubmed, and Web of Science were considered as scientific database to search studies about this topic. Research about acne and psoriasis did not produce any results. For this reason, in this review, only articles concerning atopic dermatitis were discussed. Therefore, a possible correlation between skin barrier functionality and microbial composition was also investigated. So, this could be a starting point for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis or, more generally, for all inflammatory skin diseases.
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic upon changes of temporality and sociality: socio-philosophical analysis
Authors: Ravochkin Nikita Nikolaevich , Gilyazov Rinat Shamilevich , Shchennikov Vladimir Petrovich
Published: May 2021

The relevance of the problem of perception of time in the context of permanent changes in modern social life is undeniable. In addition to that, the emergence of such macrosocial factor as COVID-19 has imposed a particular urgency upon the sciences of mind. From the perspective of social philosophy, the authors examine the changes in modern temporality and sociality, which took place under the influence of COVID-19 pandemic. Special attention is turned to the problem of time. The evolution of representations of the perception of time is being followed from antiquity to the present, which constitutes the idea of temporality as such. Another significant aspect is sociality. The specificity and non-triviality of this article predetermined the development of theoretical-methodological foundations of research based on the combination of classical and modern scientific works of the Russian and foreign authors. The novelty of this article consists in the socio-philosophical level of the conducted generalization of precise empirical facts that comprise a holistic picture and adequate understanding of temporality and sociality that have changed under the influence of COVID-19 pandemic. The authors’ special contribution consists in describing the structure of temporality that have transformed in the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, which incorporates the “palette of temporalities” and includes the postindustrial variant alongside other ways of subjective sense of time up until the the turn of the late Middle Ages – early Renaissance. Applicable to sociality, the authors underline the aggravation of issues in the ordinary social life exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic; under the influence of pandemic, they become not just the risks and threats, but also entail the transformative potential of changes in the traditional practices and remodeling of the entire institutions.
Practical aspects of the assessment of economic space
Authors: Suvorova Arina Valeryevna
Published: May 2021

The subject of this research is determination of the peculiarities of assessing spatial characteristics of the development of socioeconomic systems of different scales. Special attention is given to the author’s approach towards assessment of economic space, which can become the basis for universal methodology suitable for comprehensive characteristics of spatial specificity of the economic phenomena and processes. The methodological framework of this research is comprised of the general scientific methods of theoretical and empirical cognition (scientific abstraction, analysis, and synthesis), as well as special methods of comparative analysis (Theil index and Hall-Tideman index). As a result of generalization, systematization and critical reevaluation of the methods of assessing the characteristics of economic space presented in the scientific literature, the author offers an original approach. It is based on the analysis of such spatial characteristics as asset security, homogeneity, and coherence. The peculiarity of this approach lies in consideration of the parameters of localization of objects, as well as the specificity of socioeconomic conditions established in the territory. Testing of the author’s approach allowed comparing the spatial characteristics of the development of foodservice industry in the regions of Middle Ural. It is revealed that Sverdlovsk Oblast outstrips Perm Krai in the level of foodservice industry (although its regional space is more heterogeneous), and the Perm Krai is characterized with a higher concentration of food services. It is proven that the proposed approach towards assessing the economic space can underlie the applied in practice methodological toolset; and thus, is promising for implementation in managing spatial transformations of the country and its separate territorial units.
Bach, Bukowski, genesis
Authors: Pogorelova Inga Viktorovna
Published: May 2021

The object of this research is the references to the German composer of the XVIII century – Johann Sebastian Bach in poetry of the classic of modern American literature Charles Bukowski. Special attention is given to the poetic-semiotic and ontological aspects of Bach’s motif in the poetic works of C. Bukowski. The author meticulously examines the nature of mentioned references, categorizing them as the three narrative-ontological types or hypostases, in which the German composer appears in the poetry of C. Bukowski, namely: Bach-ideal, Bach-background, and Bach-father figure. The article employs the method of continuous sampling, interpretation and semantic analysis, motivic analysis, as well as biographical and psychological approaches. The author's special contribution into the research of this topic lies in the conclusion on the Bach’s motif in the poetry of C. Bukowski as a variety of ekphrasis, which suggests a verbal representation not of a single artwork, but of the demiurge (in this case it is Bach) as the creator of entirety of his brilliant compositions.
P. D. Bazhenov, I. K. Balakin, V. A. Belov – the artists-innovators in Russian lacquer crafts of the XX century
Authors: Lavrov Dmitrii Evgen'evich
Published: May 2021

The subject of this research is the analysis of works of the three prominent artists of various Russian manufacturing centers of lacquer miniatures of the XX century – P. D. Bazhenov (Palekh), I. K. Balakin (Mstyora), V. A. Belov (Kholuy). The goal of this article consists in the attempt to create a “comparative biography" of the artists of various lacquer crafts, as well as demonstrate fruitful work of the miniaturist-innovator in different fields of art that are not a part of the traditional folk art. Among the manifestations of such innovation, the author indicates that the listed miniature artists found themselves in other fields of fine art, such as easel paintings, stage performance, posters, caricatures. The application of biographical method of research allows focusing attention on experimentation and innovation as the key feature that unites all three masters of lacquer crafts: P. D. Bazhenov in Palekh (1930s), I. K. Balakin in Mstyora (1940s – 1950s), V. A. Belov in Kholuy (1960s – 1970s). The scientific novelty lies in studying the practices of implementation of peculiarities of the aforementioned types of art in the works of lacquer miniatures. The main conclusion consists in the fundamental provision on justification of the artistic pursuit by any artist of folk art, which was oppugned during the Soviet period of the history of Russian folk art.
Socializing Halal Certification Guidelines for MSMEs in Pucangan Village, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency
Authors: Majid Nurkholish , Prasetyo Angga Dwi
Published: May 2021

The halal certification is important to ensure the public and business owners regarding halal products. However, the implementation of the halal certification program has faced some problems, such as the lack of facilitation for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the high cost of halal certification. This activity is to socialize the importance of halal certification and provide assistance regarding the procedures and documents required in obtaining the halal certification. This activity targets the MSMEs actors who have their businesses around the IAIN Surakarta College and was carried out by socializing halal certification to the participants. During the preparation phase, we examine the participants’ understanding of halal product assurance and looked for information about the procedures of obtaining halal certification from LPPOM MUI and BPJPH. Th socialization activity was carried out in one day at Gedung Pusat Pengembangan Bahasa IAIN Surakarta. The certification guidelines socialization was attended by MSMEs owners around the IAIN Surakarta College. Based on the pretest and posttest results and the enthusiasm of the participants during the question-answer session, we could conclude that the activity has met our goals. This activity will benefit the MSMEs owners around IAIN Surakarta College in developing halalan toyyiban products’ assurance.
Pendekatan REBT Melalui Cyber Counseling untuk Mengatasi Kecemasan di Masa Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Fakhriyani Diana Vidya , Saâ€™idah Ishlakhatus , Annajih Moh Ziyadul
Published: May 2021

Masalah kecemasan akibat pandemi COVID-19 perlu mendapat perhatian khusus untuk diatasi. Salah satu cara untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut adalah melalui konseling, dengan alternatif pendekatan Rational Emotive Behavor Therapy (REBT). Dalam hal ini, cyber counseling dapat dilakukan karena kondisi sekarang yang mengharuskan untuk physical distancing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ciri atau gejala kecemasan akibat pandemi COVID-19, serta kontribusi pendekatan Rational Emotive Behavor Therapy (REBT) melalui cyber counseling untuk mengatasi kecemasan di masa pandemi COVID-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Purposive sampling digunakan dalam penelitian ini, di mana subyek penelitian adalah konseli yang memiliki masalah kecemasan akibat pandemi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pertama, ciri kecemasan subyek, meliputi aspek fisik, kognitif, emosi, dan perilakunya. Kedua, subyek mampu mengatasi kecemasan yang dialaminya. Ketiga, subyek mampu mengontrol pikiran negatif yang ditimbulkan akibat pandemi. Keempat, subyek dapat lebih menerima kondisi yang terjadi akibat pandemi. Kelima, subyek mampu melakukan kegiatan aktifnya sebagaimana biasanya meskipun terbatas, dengan memperhatikan protokol kesehatan.
Analisis Persaingan Usaha Pedagang Musiman di Ngebel Ponorogo ditinjau dari Perspektif Etika Bisnis Islam
Authors: Siti Hofifah
Published: May 2021

Usaha merupakan aktivitas ekonomi yang memiliki peranan penting dalam memenuhi kebutuhan manusia. Kegiatan usaha tersebut meliputi menjadi produsen, konsumen maupun perantara. Salah satunya berupa perdagangan. Seiring perkembangan zaman kegiatan bisnis khususnya perdagangan semakin meningkat. Tidak dipungkiri persaingan dalam dunia bisnis juga ikut meningkat. Dalam hal ini mengakibatkan pelaku bisnis harus membuat strategi-strategi yang tepat dalam melakukan perdagangan produknya dan agar dapat memaksimalkan persaingan untuk mendapatkan keuntungan atau laba. Namun dalam hal ini dengan banyaknya persaingan banyak sebagian pedagang yang tidak menghiraukan etika bisnis Islam demi memperoleh keuntungan yang tinggi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persaingan usaha pedagang musiman di daerah Ngebel Ponorogo dan untuk mengetahui tinjauan perspektif etika bisnis islam terhadap perilaku para pedagang musiman di daerah tersebut. Berdasarkan hasil analisis penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebagian pedagang tidak menggunakan etika bisnis Islam karena banyaknya persaingan dan juga untuk tujuan memperoleh keuntungan sebanyak-banyaknya demi kebutuhan perekonomiannya. Diharapkan melalui hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan masukan bagi para pedagang musiman untuk menerapkan etika bisnis Islam dalam proses perdagangannya.
David Swartz, Kültür Ve İktidar Pierre Bourdieu’nün Sosyolojisi
Authors: Küçük Meryem
Published: May 2021

David Swartz, 20. yüzyılın en önemli sosyologlarından biri olan Bourdieu'nün düşünce yapısı ve fikirleri hakkında önemli bilgiler sunar. Kavramsal ve kuramsal itirazlarını, kuramlarını temellendirdiği dayanak noktalarını, çelişkilerini ve tarihsel bağlamlarını analiz edilir. Swartz göre, bu eserin amacı; “Anglo-Amerikan yazınında Bourdieu üzerine yapılmış incelemelerde ihmal edilmiş olan noktaları ele almaktır” (s. 16). Buna ilaveten, yazar Bourdieu’nün kavramlarını genel bir kavrayışla sunarak, eleştirel bakışla değerlendirmeyi ve onun eserlerini Fransız entelektüel bağlamda konumlandırmayı hedefler. Nihayetinde, eser sonuç bölümü ile birlikte 12 bölümden oluşmaktadır:
How Well Did PPP Loans Reach Low- and Moderate-Income Communities?
Authors: Borawski Garrett , Schweitzer Mark
Published: May 2021

We investigate the degree to which Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans reached small businesses in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. We use PPP loan data from the Small Business Administration that we geocode and link to census tracts. We assess the program’s reach in a few ways and focus on the number of loans, rather than the amount of funds, that went to different areas in order to capture the program’s impact on businesses with fewer than 50 employees—the vast majority of small businesses. We find evidence that the program did have a broad reach within LMI communities, but that it reached higher-income communities to a greater extent and areas with Black, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaska Native majorities to a lesser extent.
Exploration Of Students’ Argumentation Skill Assisted Format Representation In Solving Electrical Concept
Authors: Nikat Rikardus Feribertus
Published: May 2021

The argumentation skill is one of the supporting abilities in determining the quality of thinking in the era of the 4.0 revolution. The development of argumentation skills is important to be implemented in solving physics problems, especially in exploring how they solve problems and understand concepts so that misconceptions do not occur. This study aims to determine the improvement of students' argumentation skills in solving electrical concept problems before and after the intervention. This type of research uses a mixed method model research method with an embedded experimental design. The research subjects consisted of 32 students of the Department of Physics Education at Musamus University who had or are currently taking the magnetic electricity course. The results showed that students' argumentation skills improved along with the help of worksheets assisted with representation formats during lectures
Development of Animated Media-based Discovery Learning to Improve Scientific Literacy Content for Senior High School Students in Human Circulatory System Material
Authors: Widiyana Andika , Situmorang Risya Pramana , Tapilouw Marisa Christina
Published: May 2021

This study aims to: 1) develop animation media-based Discovery Learning on the circulatory system material, 2) determine the feasibility of the media-based Discovery Learning on the circulatory system material, and 3) examine the effectiveness of the media in increasing the dimensions of scientific literacy on content dimension in class XI IPA SMA. This type of research is research and development using the ADDIE model as steps for product development. The test instrument is used to measure the content dimension of scientific literacy content. The subjects of this study were high school students of class XI Science with a total of 30 students at Yasiha Gubug by taking purposive sampling. The media is validated by the validator of media experts, material experts, and  Biology teachers as a user. The results of media expert' validation concluded that media was valid with a score of 83.19% and material expert judgment obtained a score of 82.77% included a valid category. Test the effectiveness of the product using paired sample t-test with the acquisition of 0,000 <0.05 means that the animation media-based Discovery Learning is significant to the content dimension of scientific literacy. Based on the N-gain test, animation media-based Discovery Learning can also increase the content dimension of scientific literacy of score 52% with enough categories.
EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENT WORKSHEET ORIENTED ON THE GUIDED DISCOVERY LEARNING USING MIND MAPPING TO FACILITATE STUDENTS’ SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS
Authors: Zuhriyah Lathifatuz , Widodo Wahono
Published: May 2021

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of student worksheet oriented on the guided discovery learning using mind mapping to facilitate student’s science process skills. The data collection method was obtained from the test method with the type of one group pretest posttest design research. The study was conducted in class VIII-B MTsN Gresik with 30 students. The results showed as many as 27 students received n-gain scores in the high category and 3 students received n-gain scores in the medium category. In this study, it can be concluded that the student worksheet oriented guided discovery learning uses mind mapping to facilitate students' science process skills declared feasible in terms of effectiveness based on the science process skills test data, each student has a high category and the improvement science process skills indicator data that has a high category.Kata Kunci: worksheet, guided discovery, mind mapping, science process skills
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN PASIR BALIKPAPAN TERHADAP KEKERASAN DAN FLUIDITAS LOGAM CORAN PADUAN Al-Si
Authors: Yudha Sabdha Purna
Published: May 2021

The use of sand as a mold in the casting process is very common. In this study, Balikpapan sand used as casting sand then analyzed its effect on hardness and fluidity of the Al-Si alloy. The research method used in this research is quantitative research methods using pre-experimental design, especially the one-shot case study model. The final results of this study will be obtained (1) the value of metal hardness from casting using the Micro Vickers Hardness Tester with a Hardness Vickers (HV) scale, (2) fluidity testing is carried out using the Birmingham method in order to determine the length of the cast metal flow (mm) on the final result of casting.
Education Process Using Learning Videos for Students in SD Katolik 15 St. Laurentius Manado
Authors: Rompis Lianly , Rante Julie , Singgeta Ryan , Patras Alexander , Dame Kristian , Bokau Verna , Padachan Chrysantus , Polly Victori
Published: May 2021

This community service activity is a form of dedication from Lecturers of Electrical Engineering Study Program in Universitas Katolik De La Salle Manado to apply the sciences and skills in helping Indonesia that currently is facing a global problem which is related to the appearance of Covid-19 virus. It is of course gives impact in education system that indirectly forcing people to do an online learning and all the lecturers have to work from home. This matter encouraged us as lecturers in Electrical Engineering Study Program Universitas Katolik De La Salle Manado to help maintaining the education process of students in SD Katolik 15 St. Laurentius Manado so they can study well and gain knowledge from home through online learning. What we actually did was together with our Electrical Engineering students created a simple learning material in the form of video. The main topic for our material is related to electricity. As a result, we designed and created three learning videos for the students and we hope that these will help the students to briefly understand the basic concept of electricity and how to make a simple electric circuit. We are also hoping that this activity will help the parents economically to support the education of their children. The outcome of this community service activity are videos and report. 

Keywords: community service; electricity; elementary school; learning video
Study of a unit power-logarithmic distribution
Authors:   Université de Caen Normandie, LMNO, Campus II, Science 3, 14032, Caen, France, Chesneau Christophe
Published: May 2021

This article proposes a new unit distribution based on the power-logarithmic scheme. The corresponding cumulative distribution function is defined by a special ratio of power and logarithmic functions that is dependent on one parameter. We show that this function benefits from great flexibility characterized by a large selection of convex and concave shapes. The other key functions are determined and studied. In particular, we show that the probability density function may take on different decreasing or U shapes, and the hazard rate function has a wide panel of U shapes. These functional capabilities are rare for a one-parameter unit distribution. In addition, we prove certain stochastic order results, provide the expression of the quantile function via the Lambert function, some interesting distributional results, and give simple expressions for the ordinary moments, mean, variance, skewness, kurtosis, moment generating function and incomplete moments. Subsequently, a basic statistical approach is described, to show how the new distribution can be applied in a data analysis scenario. Finally, complementary mathematical findings are presented, yielding new integrals linked to the Euler constant via some well-known moments properties.
Pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja Dan Komunikasi Terhadap Organizational Behaviour Citizenship (OCB) Di Bank Madina Syariah Yogyakarta
Authors: Akbar Fadli , Diwanti Dyah Pikanthi
Published: May 2021

Background - Job satisfaction, communication and OCB are indicators used to achieve company goals. Bank Madina Syariah is one company that pays close attention to these three things in operating activities in the work environment. Purpose - The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of job satisfaction on the OCB of Bank Madina Syariah in Yogyakarta region, as well as to determine the effect of communication on OCB of Syariah Bank. Design / Methodology / Approach – This type of research is a quantitative study with a questionnaire distribution method using a 4-point Likert scale. The result of this study is that job satisfaction and communication have a positive and significant effect on employee performance of Bank Madina Syariah. Result and Discussion – Simultaneous regression results, obtained the F-count value of 20,570 with probability (p) = 0,000. Based on the provisions of the F test where the probability value (p) ≤ 0.05, Organizational Communication, Job Satisfaction simultaneously affects OCB. Job satisfaction variable obtained t-value of 2,977 regression coefficient (beta) 0.476 with probability (p) = 0.005. Based on the results of data processing where the probability value (p) ≤ 0.05, it can be concluded that Job Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on OCB. Communication variable with probability (p) = 0.001. The result of the t-value is 3,549, it can be concluded that communication has a positive and significant effect on OCB. Conclusion – Job satisfaction and communication have a significant positive effect on Organizational Behavior Citizenship at Bank Madina Syariah, so that the more satisfaction is established and the better communication runs, the more it can form OCB in the work environment.
Validación del inventario de percepciones y creencias ante el dolor en argentinos con cefaleas
Authors: Moretti Luciana Sofía , Medrano Leonardo Adrián
Published: May 2021

El objetivo del presente es validar el Inventario de Percepciones y Creencias ante el Dolor (IPCD). Mediante un muestreo intencional se seleccionaron 382 personas de Córdoba (Argentina) que en los últimos seis meses habían sufrido de cefaleas. Se realizaron estudios para evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento analizando la estructura interna, consistencia interna, y la validez externa del cuestionario. Para ello, se llevó a cabo un análisis factorial exploratorio que reveló una estructura de 3 dimensiones, explicando el 51,46% de la varianza. Los análisis de consistencia interna mediante el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach mostraron ser aceptables (valores α entre .79 y .83). Los estudios de validez de criterio fueron satisfactorios. Los resultados obtenidos permiten afirmar que el IPCD es un instrumento confiable y válido.
Influence of measurement type and the moment of occurrence of low performance behaviour's on task and citizenship performance appraisal
Authors: Rosales Christian , Díaz-Cabrera María Dolores , Hernández-Fernaud Estefenía
Published: May 2021

This research studies whether the moment of occurrence of a task or contextual behaviour with a low performance produces a primacy or recency effect and whether it causes changes in performance appraisal. We also analyzed whether the nature of assessment questionnaire items affects raters’ assessments and how the sequence of questionnaire presentation and completion may do so. Participants were 146 undergraduate students. We used a design with two inter-subject variables (questionnaire presentation and performance sequence) and one within-subject variable (global versus specific questionnaires). Findings show that if a low performance is presented at the beginning of the assessment period, the performance assessment will be more negative. Also, results indicate that task performance appraisals and contextual behaviour assessments are higher and less accurate when performed with a questionnaire that includes global items.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF SYSTEMS OF LOW-POTENTIAL COMPLEX POWER STATIONS BY OPTIMAL CONTROL OF CONSUMPTION CIRCULATION WATER
Authors:   Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy, Kanyuk G. , Mezerya А. , Chebotarev A. , Bliznichenko A.
Published: May 2021

Purpose. In article is organized analysis of the influence state of working circulation pump on economy of the systems low-potential complex and on the general economy of the work heat and atomic power stations. The organized analysis of the field-performance data of the systems low-potential complex Zaporozhskoy NPS in cut of the year, which has shown that as criterion to economy of the work low-potential complex can be accepted importance of the increase the production to powers of the compartment of steam turbine to power stations. Methodology. On the grounds of mathematical modeling main dependencies, which characterize efficiency of the functioning the systems low-potential complex. Results. The certain reserve energysave at increasing of efficiency of the functioning the systems low-potential complex. So total value of the losses to disposable energy in low-potential complex for energyblock HPS power 300–1200 MWt forms 7–8 % for systems of the water-supply with water-chiller and evaporation and 8–10 % for systems with radiator are determined. The organized analysis of the experimental features energyblock 300 MWt Zmievskoy HPS and is determined dependency of the pressure pair is in capacitor from the temperature circulation water and consumption pair under fixed consumption circulation water. Analytical dependencies, which allow coming from the known importance of the consumption pair, the temperature circulation water and desired pressure in capacitor to define the necessary consumption cooling water, under which will are provided given parameters are brought. Practical value. Comparative feature to energy efficiency of the functioning the system turbine-capacitor coming from features gain powers of the turbine for concrete consumption pair and dependencies of the consumption circulation water from consumed powers circulation pump will built. The broughted model of management system low-potential complex on criterion of the optimum of the consumption circulation water, under which total losses to energy will be minimum. On the grounds of afore-cited theoretical position
From Hitler’s Disciple to Wartime Refugee
Authors: Mezger Caroline
Published: May 2021

Building on recent investigations into children as historical actors, this article examines the experiences of ethnic German (Donauschwaben) expellees from northern Yugoslavia’s Vojvodina region. Using original oral history interviews, the article embeds these individuals’ childhood experiences of World War ii and expulsion into their greater life stories, thereby highlighting children’s multifaceted wartime roles and opportunities for agency. Contrary to prevailing (German) historiographic and popular imagination—as encouraged particularly by postwar expellee organizations—young ethnic Germans were not the mere passive victims of war and expulsion. Rather, even during their expulsion, they actively participated in Nazi youth organizations, accompanied columns of Jewish camp evacuees, worked in Nazi munitions factories, and fought in the Third Reich’s final desperate military “storm.” At different occasions, children and youth thus became both witting and unwitting agents of wartime destruction. As the article concludes, a more concerted investigation into questions of childhood agency in war is central to the analysis of such contested topics as German victimhood and perpetration during World War ii, the Vertreibung (expulsion), and Germany’s transgenerational postwar reckoning with the crimes of its past.
RESUME HTN-171 PARTAI POLITIK DAN PEMILIHAN UMUM
Authors: Hasri Wahyuni S Putri
Published: May 2021

Secara operasional lebih teknis, sebagaimana digambarkan oleh UU politik, yaitu UU No.2/2008 tentang partai politik, menegaskan bahwa pengertian partai politik adalah organisasi yang bersifat nasional dan dibentuk oleh sekelompok Warga Negara Indonesia secara sukarela atas dasar kesamaan kehendak dan cita-cita untuk memperjuangkan dan membela kepentingan politik anggota, masyarakat, bangsa dan negara serta memelihara keutuhan NKRI berdasarkan Pancasila dan Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia tahun 1945
Over-expression of hyaluronan mediated motility receptor in human endometrial cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: May 2021

Gynecologic cancers including cancers of the endometrium are a clinical problem (1-4). We mined published microarray data (5, 6) to discover genes associated with endometrial cancers by comparing transcriptomes of the normal endometrium and endometrial tumors from humans. We identified hyaluronan mediated motility receptor, encoded by HMMR, as among the most differentially expressed genes, transcriptome-wide, in cancers of the endometrium. HMMR was expressed at significantly higher levels in endometrial tumor tissues as compared to the endometrium. Importantly, in human endometrial cancer, primary tumor expression of HMMR was correlated with overall survival in white patients with low mutational burden. HMMR may be a molecule of interest in understanding the etiology or progression of human endometrial cancer.
Broadband waveguide polarizer
Authors: Piltyay Stepan , Bulashenko Andrew
Published: May 2021

This research presents the design and characteristics of new wideband polarizer based on the square waveguide with irises. Matching and polarization characteristics of the polarizer have been simulated and optimized. Frequency dependences of the characteristics are presented. Developed polarizer can be applied in satellite information systems.
Projecting long-term armed conflict risk: an underappreciated field of inquiry?
Authors: de Bruin Sophie , Hoch Jannis , von Uexkull Nina , Buhaug Halvard , Demmers Jolle , Visser Hans , Wanders Niko
Published: May 2021

Little research has been done on projecting long-term conflict risks in response to climate change. Such projections are currently neither included in the development of socioeconomic scenarios or climate change impact assessments nor part of global agenda-setting policy processes. In contrast, in other fields of inquiry, long-term projections and scenario studies are established and relevant for both strategical agenda-setting and applied policies. Although making projections of armed conflict risk is surrounded by uncertainty, there are good reasons to further develop scenario projections of the future trajectory of armed conflict. In this perspective article we discuss why making quantitative projections of armed conflict in response to climate change is inherently uncertain, but necessary for shaping sustainable future policy agendas. We argue that both quantitative and qualitative projections can have a purpose in future climate projections and put out the challenges this poses for future research directions.