bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF RED TEA PLANT (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) EFFECT ON THE LIPID PROFILE AND GLUGOSE IN MALE WHITE RABBITS EXPOSED TO OXIDATIVE STRESS
Authors: Al-khateeb S. O.
Published: April 2020

This study aimed to investigate the of effect aqueous extract of red tea on average of glucose and lipid profile in New Zealand white male rabbits exposed to oxidative stress induced hydrogen peroxide H2O2 of drinking water for the duration 30-days. Treatment of  hydrogen peroxide 2% led alone to a significant increase (P≤0.05) in the concentration of glucose level and the concentration of total cholesterol rate and level of triglycerides and a significant decrease (P ≤ 0.05) in the level of estimating the concentration of high-density cholesterol in the blood serum lipoproteins and a significant increase in the concentration of lipoproteins and very low-lying density cholesterol was significantly higher in atherogenic indices the first and second, respectively, in the blood of animals treated with hydrogen peroxide compared to the control group. It got a significant decrease (P≤0.05) in the concentration of glucose and cholesterol rate and triglycerides and in the concentration of lipoproteins and sessile very density cholesterol and in the atherogenic indices first and second respectively, as happened morally rise in the level of estimating the concentration of high-density lipoproteins cholesterol in the labor animal blood serum aqueous extract of red tea (125 mg / kg of body weight) added all of the hydrogen peroxide compared with the group treated rabbits hydrogen peroxide alone. It is concluded from this current study, the important role of the Red tea as an antioxidant through curb the harmful effects of some types of free radicals within the body and thus improve the most changes biochemical changes in the male albino rabbits  after exposure to oxidative stress Induced by hydrogen Peroxide 2% .
EFFECT OF ADDING VITAMINE-E AND FLAX OIL Linum usitatissimum TO THE DIETS OF TWO TYPES OF CARP FISH Cyprinus carpio L. , Hypophthalmichthys molitrix RAISED IN FLOATING CAGES OF UPHRATE RIVER – CITY OF SAMAWAH
Authors: & AL-AMARY AL-KHAFA
Published: April 2020

The study was conducted for a period 120 days of metal floating cages were used 2.25 × 2.25 × 1.5 m dimensions, for breeding two types of carp fish and common carp Cyprinus carpio.L and silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix rate of 240 fish (120 common carp +120 Silver carp) for each treatment in three replications, and made laboratory four diets with obrocana content of between 27.83% and 28.52% and energy between 439.39 and 445.68 Kilusarh/100 g as it was the bush first free any addition treatment called the second control and treatment contained vitamin E (500 mg/kg) and third-treatment contained linseed oil by 1% and the treatment represented a fourth of all oil and vitamin mentioned the same proportions. The results of the statistical analysis significant preference (P ≤0.05) for the fourth treatment  that contained the flax oil, vitamin E in weight gain overall, reaching for each of the common and silver carp, common carp, silver carp 109.31 and 60.30 and 49.01 g / fish in a row , and in the daily increase since 0.910 and 0.502 0.408 g / fish / recorded consecutive day, and in the relative growth coefficient as 398.541% and 583.172% and 286.834%, respectively reached, and in qualitative growth 0.01330% and 0.01600% and 0.01127%, respectively, and the rate of 3.597 and 3.008 and 4.322 feed conversion, respectively.
EFFECT OF EXTRACTED LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS SUBSTITUTION ON SOME POST CRYOPRESERVATION SEMEN QUALITY OF HOLSTEIN BULLS
Authors: & et al. Al-Ani
Published: April 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of replacement of low density Lipoproteins (LDL) in different concentrations  ,exctracted fram egg yolk in the Tris diluents of the Holestion Freizan bulls semen after cooling and different cryopreservation periods . This study was done during the period From September/2014 to March/2015 and a two parts periods . First from September to November /2014 to done the extraction of the low density Lipoprotein which it have be succifully  done at the viruses Laportary  which belonge to the diagnosis department /state Board of the plant protection /Ministry of Agriclturd (Abu_Gruiab/west of Baghdad).The LDL extraction was done by a procedure with different steps from fresh egg Yolk and the packeges were done after that and preservie it at Refregartor( 5c ,one week only) until used . The second period was began from December/2014 to March/2015 At the Artificial insemination Department /Abu_Gruab which belonge to the General company of the Animal Resources Department services/Ministry of Agricultural (25 Km west of Baghdad ). Four Freigan Bulls at 3_3.5 year old were used to collection the semen (1 eijaculate / bull / week) by artificial vagina . 1 millelitter of semen from each bull was taken and make pooling . Egg yolks was  added 20% to the control group it is substituted for the rest of the Low density lipoproteins and different concentrations , amounting to (8% LDL and 10% LDL and 12% LDL). And study the effect of these additions in recipes semen during different periods of Save (cooling 5c) and freeze after(48 hours and one month and two months and three months) .The results of the study reveled that the 8% LDL treatment (T1) group have a significant effect (p≤0.05) on the individual motility ,sperm plasma membrane and acrosome integrity in comparable with the control group at different  periods of the preservation.
USEING OF COMET ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF THE DAMAGE IN DNA DUE TO THE INFECTION BY BLOOD PARASITES IN CYRUS GOAT KIDS
Authors: & et al. Al-Samarai
Published: April 2020

This study was carried out at the Ruminants Researches Station (20 km west of Baghdad) /State Board for Agriculture Researches / Ministry of Agriculture, and Biotechnology Research Center of AL-Nahrain University  during 1/8/213 to 1/8/2014. The aim of this study was to identify the damage in DNA according to comet assay procedure, after testing of 50 infected goat kids with blood parasites. Most of traits affected significantly by infection, as most of traits showed a depression due to infection.  The results revealed that the effect of type on the traits of comet assay was significant (P < 0.01) in this research. The infected goat kids were surpassed the corresponding healty goat kids for all measures of comet, whereas, the healty goat kids surpassed the corresponding infected goat kids
A Review of Automatic Music Generation Based on Performance RNN
Authors: Cao Jiyanbo , Fiaidhi Jinan , Qi Maolin
Published: April 2020

This paper has reviewed the deep learning techniques which used in music generation. The research was based on Sageev Oore's proposed LSTM based recurrent neural network (Performance RNN). We have study the history of automatic music generation, and now we are using a state of the art techniques to achieve this mission. We have conclude the process of making a MIDI file to a structure as input of Performance RNN and the network structure of it.
Spring Framework for Testing
Authors: Mota Darshak , Zadafiya Neel , Fiaidhi Jinan
Published: April 2020

Java Spring is an application development framework
for enterprise Java. It is an open source platform which is used to develop
robust Java application easily. Spring can also be performed using MVC
structure. The MVC architecture is based on Model View and Controller
techniques, where the project structure or code is divided into three parts or sections
which helps to categorize the code files and other files in an organized form.
Model, View and Controller code are interrelated and often passes and fetches
information from each other without having to put all code in a single file
which can make testing the program easy. Testing the application while and
after development is an integral part of the Software Development Life Cycle
(SDLC). Different techniques have been used to test the web application which
is developed using Java Spring MVC architecture. And compares the results among
all the three different techniques used to test the web application.
A complex information quality for complex mass function in evidence theory
Authors: Xiao Fuyuan
Published: April 2020

The data used in this paper are given in the paper.
Coronavirus and COVID-19: The latest news and views from the scientific community about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.
Authors: Coelho Paraguassu Eber , Chen Huijun , Zhou Fei , Xu Zhe , Wang Meiyun
Published: April 2020

Introduction: Coronavirus is a family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. The new coronavirus agent was discovered on 12/31/19 after cases registered in China. It causes the disease called coronavirus (COVID-19). The first human coronaviruses were isolated for the first time in 1937. However, it was in 1965 that the virus was described as coronavirus, due to the profile under microscopy, looking like a crown.

Objectives: This article aims to bring the most current medical literature on the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Methodology: The publications with the greatest impact factor in  February and March 2020 were searched in Nature, Elservie, JAMA and Wiley.

Results: More than 200 articles on COVID-19 were found and 20 articles were selected with the highest number of citations on Google Scholar.

Conclusion: Until March 2020, there is no really effective treatment against COVID-19, but many medications are being tested and with very promising results. The concern with the economy is also an extremely relevant factor at this moment.
EFFECT OF LEVERAGE, ROA AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AGAINST FINANCIAL DISTRESS
Authors: Pratiwi Solihati Garin
Published: April 2020

This research is to know the influence of leverage, roa, audit commite, and Independent Board of Commissioners to the financial distress (empirical study on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2016-2018). This research object is a company of food and beverage on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) period 2016-2018.This research uses the Purposive sampling method. Samples used 36 samples in the year 2016-2018. The data analysis techniques used are multiple linear regression analyses.The results of this research show that leverage and audit commite have negativ effect on the financial distress, roa have positif effect on the financial distress

KEYWORDS: leverage, roa, audit commite
Outcomes of Using Heart Sound Simulator in Teaching Cardiac Auscultation
Authors: Akins Ralitsa , Ho Hoi
Published: April 2020

Background - Despite continued curriculum reform, the clinical skills competencies of medical graduates at all levels are steadily declining within a training system, where bedside opportunities become a luxury and the laboratory tests prevail over the clinical skills. While high-fidelity expensive simulators are being embraced by high-procedure volume specialties, low-fidelity and relatively inexpensive simulators, such as the heart sounds simulators remain under-utilized in medical training.  Methods - We used a commercially available heart sound synthesizer in 2-hour training sessions with students and residents. Pre-post testing was completed at the beginning of the training session and three weeks after the session; participant responses were recorded by audience interactive response system.  Results - Data analysis was accomplished with statistical software SPSS 17.0 utilizing paired t-test, and showed a statistically significant difference in learners’ knowledge and skills attainment 3 weeks after completion of the simulation training (p<0.0001).  Conclusions - Based on our findings and the review of literature, we recommend that heart sound simulation is introduced at medical student level as the standard for teaching cardiologic auscultation findings and as preparation for auscultation of live patients.  We also suggest that training with digitally simulated heart sounds is similarly beneficial in resident training.
Career Posting for an Associate Dean, Windsor Program
Authors: The University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Published: April 2020

Applications, nominations and expressions ofinterest are invited for the position of AssociateDean, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry -Windsor Program, The University of WesternOntario.
Effectiveness of a Clinically Relevant Educational Program for Improving Medical Communication and Clinical Skills of International Medical Graduates
Authors: Watt David , Violato Claudio , Lake Deidre , Baig Lubna
Published: April 2020

Background:  To assess the efficacy of a 16 week, intensive, full-time medical communication and clinical skills educational program – Medical Communication Assessment Project (M-CAP) – at the Universities of Calgary and Alberta for improving medical communication, clinical skills and professionalism of international medical graduates (IMGs).  There is an 8 week didactic course (language instructors, standardized clinical case scenarios) and an 8 week supervised clinical placement.Method:  In Study 1, 39 IMGs (mean age = 35.6) participated in the M-CAP program and were assessed in English language proficiency in a pre- post-test design and on an in training evaluation report (ITER) by practicum physicians.  In Study 2, there were 235 IMGs (mean age = 39.2).  In addition to the pre- post-test design, there was a comparison group analysis on OSCE data employing multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA).  Pre- post-test data were also collected on ITERs during the practicum as was IMG reported program efficacy data.Results:  The findings show that the participants in the M-CAP program have 1) very large gains in language proficiency (listening and speaking, reading and writing; p < .001), and 2) high ratings on scales from the practicum physicians.  The between group analyses showed that M-CAP participants outperformed the non M-CAP participants on clinical skills and professionalism (p < .05).  The IMGs gave very positive ratings to the M-CAP program.Conclusions:  IMGs who participated in a clinically relevant educational program improved their English language proficiency, clinical skills and professionalism for medical practice in a host country.
Student Perception of the Integrated PBL MBCHB-III Program Curriculum in a Medical University
Authors: Garcia-Jardon Mirta , Bhat Vivek G , Blanco-Blanco Ernesto , Kwizera Enoch
Published: April 2020

Introduction: Integrated PBL is now an accepted method of teaching the medical curriculum. The objective of this study was to determine MBChB-III students’ perceptions about some key aspects related to our integrated PBL curriculum.Methods: This was an anonymous, questionnaire based, descriptive study, involving the Walter Sisulu University MBChB year 3 students as participants. The short questionnaire focused on key student perception areas related to integrated PBL curriculumResults: More than half of the students felt that the curriculum enhanced analytical skills, and was reasoning and learning centered. 29.5% of the students felt that the desired goals and objectives were not clear enough. About 90% felt that they felt they could recognize discipline interrelations. While 61.7% of students felt that the curriculum facilitated active learning opportunities, more than 70% felt that it increased the workload and stress levels. About half of the students expressed overall satisfaction with the level of content integration.Conclusion: Students generally presented favorable perceptions of the integrated MBChB-III PBL curriculum.  There were concerns about the associated heavy workload and stress. Student counseling with respect to time and stress management coupled with improvements in curriculum design would be helpful in addressing the issue.
Exploring Surgeons' Perceptions of the Role of Simulation in Surgical Education: A Needs Assessment
Authors: Clark Marcia , White Jonathan , King Sharla , Carbonaro Mike
Published: April 2020

Introduction: The last two decades have seen the adoption of simulation-based surgical education in various disciplines. The current study’s goal was to perform a needs assessment using the results to inform future curricular planning and needs of surgeons and learners.Methods: A survey was distributed to 26 surgeon educators and interviews were conducted with 8 of these surgeons.  Analysis of survey results included reliability and descriptive statistics. Interviews were analyzed for thematic content with a constant comparison technique, developing coding and categorization of themes.Results: The survey response rate was 81%. The inter-item reliability, according to Cronbach’s alpha was 0.81 with strongest agreement for statements related to learning new skills, training new residents and the positive impact on patient safety and learning.   There was less strong agreement for maintenance of skills, improving team functioning and reducing teaching in the operating room. Interview results confirmed those themes from the survey and highlighted inconsistencies for identified perceived barriers and a focus on acquisition of skills only.  Interview responses specified concerns with integrating simulation into existing curricula and the need for more evaluation as a robust educational strategy.Conclusion: The findings were summarized in four themes: 1) use of simulation, 2) integration into curriculum, 3) leadership, and 4) understanding gaps in simulation use. This study exemplifies a mixed-methods approach to planning a surgical simulation program through a general needs assessment.
Developing a Program to Promote Stress Resilience and Self-Care in First Year Medical Students
Authors: Thomas Suzanne , Haney Myra , Pelic Chris , Shaw Darlene , Wong Jeffrey
Published: April 2020

Background:  Facilitating stress resilience in future physicians is an important role of medical educators and administrators. We developed and piloted an extracurricular program on stress management with first year medical students.Methods:  Presentations on topics related to mental health, help-seeking, and stress resilience were presented (one topic per session). Attendance was voluntary. Attendees were requested to complete anonymous evaluations following each presentation. Primary outcome variables were rates of agreement that the presentation (1) was interesting, (2) provided valuable information, and (3) provided information relevant for the student’s future practice as a physician.Results:  Each of the seven topics was attended on average by approximately half of the student body. Evaluations were positive in that presentations were interesting and provided information useful to maintaining balance during medical school (all had ? 85% rates of agreement). Evaluations by students were variable (41% - 88% rates of agreement) on whether each presented information relevant for future practice.Conclusions:  The results indicate that first-year medical students value explicit guidance on ways to bolster stress resilience and self-care during medical school. It is important to clarify with each presentation how the information is relevant to their future practice as a physician.
Peer and Self-assessment of Professionalism in Undergraduate Medical Students at the University of Calgary
Authors: Alakija Pauline , Lockyer Jocelyn
Published: April 2020

Background: Peer and self assessment processes are integral to the development of professional behaviours. The purpose of this study was to assess the Rochester Peer Assessment Tool (RPAT) among a group of volunteer first year students.Methods: We assessed feasibility through participation rates. The evidence for the validity of instrument scores was ascertained through an exploratory factor analysis, MANOVA to determine age and gender differences, and a discrepancy analysis between the self and peer data. Reliability analyses included the Cronbach's alpha analysis and G- and D-studies. Students completed a feedback questionnaire to provide data about acceptability.Results: Self and peer data were collected for 46 and 44 students, respectively. Each student had a mean of 7.2 peer assessments (out of a possible 8).  The factor analysis identified two factors, interpersonal skills and work study habits. The discrepancy analysis showed students in the lowest/highest quartiles, as assessed by peers, had higher/lower self means than peer means. The G-coefficient was Ep2 = 0.77. Student feedback was positive.Conclusions: RPAT was feasible in our setting, was acceptable to the students, and has been adopted as a mandatory part of our program for first and second year students. The study added to the evidence base for the reliability and validity of the RPAT instrument scores as a method of assessing professional behaviours.
Attitudes of Pre-clinical Medical Students towards Psychiatric Patients Before and After an Early Clinical Experience
Authors: Rudnick Abraham
Published: April 2020

Background:  Stigma or negative discriminatory attitudes towards psychiatric patients are common in the general public. These attitudes are also demonstrated by medical practitioners and by medical students, which can lead to medical harm to psychiatric patients. This study aimed to improve attitudes of medical students towards psychiatric patients before their clinical rotations.Methods:  Second year preclinical medical students participated in a brief structured early clinical experience which involved introduction to a psychiatric patient in a hospital/clinic setting or in a community vocational setting. Students were randomized to either setting. Data were collected one week before, one week after, and 3 months after the early clinical experience by administering the Medical Condition Regard Scale.Results:  The students’ attitudes towards psychiatric patients improved, particularly at follow up. Only male student attitudes improved significantly.Conclusion:  Further study is required to understand and improve medical students’ attitudes towards psychiatric patients, perhaps particularly in relation to female students’ attitudes.
A Conceptual Model for Teaching Social Responsibility and Health Advocacy: An Ambulatory/Community Experience (ACE)
Authors: Girard-Pearlman Banack Jeannine , Albert Mathieu , Byrne Niall , Walters Cassandra
Published: April 2020

Background: At a macro level, Social Responsibility and Social Accountability are explicit priorities for medical schools in Canada and internationally, although the advancement of this vision is still developing. At a micro level, Health Advocacy is important for physicians-in-training as well as practicing physicians. The conceptual model being proposed is that Social Responsibility is connected to mastering Health Advocacy. The University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine has 16 years of experience through a mandatory 4th year clerkship course entitled the Ambulatory/Community Experience (ACE) which from inception emphasized Social Responsibility and Health Advocacy. The objective of this retrospective study was to provide a model to support the acquisition of Health Advocacy and the development of socially responsible medical students.Methods: A conceptual model with three distinct elements: 1) ambulatory/community placements, 2) individual pedagogical approaches and 3) narrative, reflective assignments was applied.Results: The three elements of the model, all based on the five ACE learning domains (objectives) and embedded in CanMEDS type competencies, are effective and appear to support  achievement of competency in Health Advocacy.Conclusion: A model which includes vetted ambulatory/community placements, individual pedagogical approaches, and narrative reflective assignments based on objectives with a Health Advocate perspective appears to encourage Social Responsibility in medical students.
Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study
Authors: Wong René
Published: April 2020

Background: Ambulatory training in internal medicine has been noted to be dysfunctional and inadequate. In this study, we developed a set of competency-based outcomes specific to ambulatory care to guide the design, implementation and evaluation of instructional events to ensure that societal needs are addressed. Methods: In 2007 a Delphi technique was used to reach consensus and define the priorities for competency-based training in ambulatory care for internal medicine residents. Four groups of stakeholders in Canada participated: program directors, members of the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine, recent graduates, and residents. Results: Two rounds of the Delphi process were required to reach consensus on a set of sixty competency-based educational objectives in ambulatory care that were classified under the CanMEDS roles. The inclusion of recent graduates in this study resulted in the addition of non-clinical topics that would have otherwise been missed, falling under roles historically viewed as being challenging to teach and evaluate (Manager, Health Advocate). Conclusion: This study is the first time a Delphi-process has been used to define the priorities for ambulatory care training in internal medicine under a competency-based framework. The resulting compendium of competency-based objectives provides a foundation from which educators can design, evaluate and modify existing training experiences.
Illustrated step by step protocol to perform molecular docking: Human estrogen receptor complex with 4-hydroxytamoxifen as a case study
Authors: Khan Shafi Ullah , Ahemad Nafees , Chuah Lay-Hong , Naidu Rakesh , Htar Thet Thet
Published: April 2020

Molecular docking is one of the most frequently used technique in structure-based drug design. Molecular docking can predict the binding-conformation and interactions of small molecule to the appropriate binding site within the target protein. This tutorial aimed to design a step by step protocol to get the basic insight into the molecular docking calculations employing very simple and easy to follow procedure
The influence of meteorological factors on rockfall in the Moravskoslezské Beskydy Mts.
Authors: Brázdil Rudolf , Šilhán Karel , Pánek Tomáš , Dobrovolný Petr , Kašičková Lucie , Tolasz Radim
Published: April 2020

Rockfall rate (RR) series for four sites in the Moravskoslezské Beskydy Mountains (Smrk1, Smrk2, Ropice and Satina) were created for the period 1931–2008, using a dendrogeomorphic approach. Meteorological stations from the immediate area were also selected to study the influence of meteorological factors on rockfall. Monthly, seasonal, and annual mean air temperatures (TM), number of days with transitions of temperatures through 0 °C (Tr0) and precipitation totals (Pr) were used for this analysis. Despite the complexity of the rockfall process, uncertainty in the development of RR series and uncertainty in local meteorological patterns, there exist statistically significant correlation coefficients between RR series and meteorological variables. Multiple stepwise linear regression allows explanation of up to 43% (Satina in 1975–2008) of the RR variability by meteorological factors. Tr0, followed by TM, are the most important factors, while the influence of Pr was demonstrated only randomly.
Bedload Sediment Transport in Connection with the Geomorphological Transition of Gravel-Bed Streams in the Moravskoslezské Beskydy Mountains
Authors: Galia Tomáš , Škarpich Václav , Hradecký Jan
Published: April 2020

This paper summarizes the results of bedload transport research in the Morávka, Mohelnice and Ostravice basins, conducted using the BAGS (Bedload Assessment for Gravel-bed Streams) spreadsheet-based program and unit stream power empirical formulas. The presented results only show the potential rate of bedload transport, because sediment inputs and barriers were not included in the model. Trends in the potential bedload transport rate represent a good instrument for identifying the range of disconnected sediment transport along the longitudinal profile. Modelling on cross-sections with a high rate of fluvial erosion shows an increase in potential bedload transport and larger diameters of the largest possible transported particles, calculated using unit stream power empirical formulas. The results may be applied to improve local watershed management.
Overtourism: An Analysis of Its Coverage In the Media by Using Framing Theory
Authors: Clark Connor , Nyaupane Gyan P.
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this study is to obtain a deeper understanding of how the media frames the recent overtourism phenomenon and to theorize the impacts of such framing on policy making and mitigation by using framing theory. We conducted a content analysis of 85 media articles to compare
the negative impacts of overtourism across destination types. The results revealed media reports of critical environmental impacts at national parks, beach destinations, and archaeological sites; high socioeconomic impacts at archaeological sites, island destinations, and urban destinations;
and high infrastructural impacts at national parks, archaeological sites, and island destinations. Differences in the severity of impacts by destination type have implications for destination planning and management frameworks. We also used Entman's classification of frames to analyze the
media's portrayal of the phenomenon. Results revealed that the media overemphasizes redefining overtourism and fails to cover a range of possible solutions for properly managing the complex issue, especially by major news sources. These findings suggest that the media continuously redefines
overtourism as a new phenomenon and oversimplifies its complexity, which prevents addressing the root cause of the problem and misleads policy implications. Theoretical implications of media framing are discussed, as are remedial strategies for destination management.
Adapting Herzberg: Predicting Attendees' Motivation, Satisfaction, and Intention to Revisit a Festival in Cameroon Using an Ordered Logit Approach
Authors: Tichaawa Tembi Maloney , Idahosa Love Odion
Published: April 2020

Festivals have, increasingly, become an important research focus in tourism. This study adapts Herzberg's two-factor theory to determine the satisfaction levels of attendees at the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), held in Limbe, Cameroon. Specifically, it investigated how the
above are influenced by their a priori motivations to attend the event, and how their levels of satisfaction, in turn, affect their revisit intentions. Using survey data collected from 324 participants at the Festival, the study employed various specifications of the ordered logit model to
predict the odds of attendees' satisfaction levels and revisit intentions, based on their motivation for attending the event. The findings confirm the applicability of the Herzberg theory in evaluating the relationship between the participants' motivation factors and their related satisfaction
levels. Consistent with the existing literature, their satisfaction levels were also found to influence their return intentions significantly. The results also emphasize the moderating effect of expenditure considerations on the attendees' satisfaction levels. The findings, which have implications
for both the event planners and the festival organizers, highlight the superiority of unique festival "motivators" in predicting satisfaction levels, suggesting that event planners focus on such characteristics if they intend to increase the attendees' satisfaction levels.
Mifumo ya Kijamii katika Tamthilia Teule za Kiswahili
Authors: Oketch Samson Ezekiel , Ambuyo Beverlyne Asiko , Makokha Rosemary
Published: April 2020

Mifumo ya kijamii inajitokeza waziwazi katika fasihi andishi ya Kiswahili. Mifumo hiyo huwakilisha matukio ya fasihi andishi na jinsi yanavyoichora na kwa mapana kuwa kioo cha jamii. Tafiti nyingi zilizofanywa zinahusu vipengele vya fasihi kama vile maudhui, matumizi ya lugha, wahusika na mandhari katika fasihi. Katika tafiti hizo, watafiti hawajaonyesha mifumo jamii inayojitokeza kutokana na vipengele hivi. Utafiti huu umezama na kiutathimini mifumo hii kupitia kwa tamthilia teule za Kiswahili ambazo ni: tamthilia ya Pango (2003) kilichoandikwa na Wamitila, Kifo Kisimani (2008) kilichoandikwa na Kithaka Wa Mberia na Mstahiki Meya (2009) kilichoandikwa na Timothy Arege. Mifumo iliyotafitiwa katika utafiti huu ni: mfumo wa utawala na siasa, wa uchumi katika jamii, wa utamaduni, wa imani na dini, ule wa tabaka za jamii na ule wa elimu ya jamii. Utafiti huu umeongozwa na madhumuni mahsusi yafutayo: kujadili maudhui yanayodhihirisha mifumo ya jamii katika tamthilia teule; kuchanganua mitindo ya lugha inavyodhihirisha mifumo ya kijamii kutoka tamthilia teule; na kuchunguza wahusika katika uhusika wao kwenye mandhari maalumu wanavyojenga ploti inayochangia kuweka wazi mifumo ya kijamii kutoka tamthilia teule. Kiunzi cha nadharia ya uchunguzi kimejengwa na nadharia za uhalisia na nadharia ya umtindo. Mihimili ya nadharia ya uhalisia ikiwemo masuala ya utawala na uongozi, yale ya vijana, udhanifu, ukosefu wa ajira na masuala ya jinsia imebainishwa kadri ilivyojitokeza kupitia tamthilia teule. Mbali na nadharia za uhalisia na umtindo nadharia ya ukoloni mamboleo imetumika kuelezea hali katika tamthilia hasa utambuzi wa mifumo jamii inayotokana na matokeo ya baada ya uhuru. Utafiti umeongozwa na tamthilia 26 zilizoandikwa nchini Kenya na Tanzania tangu mwaka wa 2000. Tamthilia 26 zilizotumika ni zile zilizoandikwa na wazawa asilia wa Afrika Mashariki na kati kufikia mwaka wa 2014. Asilimia kumi ya idadi hiyo ilipeana sampuli ya mbili nukta sita (2.6) ambacho ni kifani tosha cha tamthilia tatu. Utafiti huu umejikita Kenya na Tanzania kwa kigezo kuwa mbali na Kiswahili kuchimbukia na kuenea zaidi katika janibu hizi, imebainika pia kuwa sera na sheria za kikatiba za nchi hizi zimekipa Kiswahili kipao mbele. Orodha ya uchuzaji imetumika kukusanya data. Uchanganuzi wa data ulitumia yaliyomo. Utafiti huu unatarajiwa kuibua mawazo mapya kuhusu mifumo ya kijamii inayotokana na fasihi na hivyo kuchangia katika ukuaji wa elimu.
Entidades patronais agroindustriais e a política de pesquisa agropecuária no Brasil (1963-2003)
Authors: Mendonça Sonia Regina de
Published: April 2020

Este artigo estuda a relação entre Sociedade Civil e Estado restrito no Brasil da segunda metade do século XX e investiga a participação de entidades patronais agroindustriais na definição e encaminhamento das políticas estatais de pesquisa agropecuária em período recente. Enfatiza-se a imbricação entre duas agremiações do agroempresariado – a Organização das Cooperativas Brasileiras (OCB) e a Associação Brasileira de Agribusiness (ABAG) - e as referidas políticas, cujo coroamento foi a fundação da Embrapa em 1973. Partindo de farta documentação oficial, analisa-se os mecanismos de inserção dos interesses patronais junto a esta nova agencia estatal, que resultou na mudança dos rumos da pesquisa agropecuária em três direções: a subordinação da pesquisa agropecuária aos ditames do agronegócio; a secundarização da pesquisa destinada à pequena produção e a crescente “privatização” da Embrapa.
Conhecimento como produto social:
Authors: Cavalcanti Valesca Marques
Published: April 2020

A emergência da problemática ambiental e a importância das redes de produção, disseminação e apropriação de conhecimentos tornaram estratégica a reflexão sobre ciência, natureza e política na modernidade e suas repercussões na vida econômica, social e cultural. O desenvolvimento da tecnologia do algodão colorido por pesquisadores vinculados a Embrapa Algodão, localizada no município de Campina Grande (PB), apresenta-se como caso privilegiado para a investigação dessas repercussões na agricultura. O objetivo deste artigo é aprender a construção social desta tecnologia, tendo como principal orientação teórica os trabalhos de Bourdieu sobre o campo científico. Busca-se demonstrar o forte vínculo entre ciência e política, bem como as tensões envolvidas nas alternativas construídas tecnicamente ao modelo de modernização agrícola, com a inserção de novos atores – agricultores famili- ares, principalmente – e novas formas de produção.
Agroecologia, soberania alimentar e comercialização solidária na feira agroecológica de Mossoró-RN:
Authors: Araújo Joaquim Pinheiro de , Maia Zildenice Matias Guedes
Published: April 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo refletir sobre o processo de transição para uma agricultura de base ecológica a partir da feira agroecológica de Mossoró. A busca por maior autonomia da agricultura familiar camponesa implica tanto um novo projeto para a produção, com a diversificação da alimentação familiar, quanto para a comercialização. A venda direta de produtos ao consumidor cria cumplicidade entre produção e consumo, no caminho de se alcançar maior sustentabilidade produtiva, social e econômica para esse segmento. Esta via alternativa é distinta do modelo de modernização da agricultura, em que a atividade agrícola era considerada viável apenas quando inserida na lógica da especialização, tanto no uso de insumos agroindustriais como em uma produção voltada para o mercado convencional, marginalizando a soberania alimentar e os mercados de prox- imidade. Para essa investigação, foram utilizadas algumas categorias essenciais para a análise do processo de transição agroecológica que apontem para a emancipação, tais como autonomia, identidade, resistência e elaboração de projeto de superação, para refletir sobre os diversos avanços e limites dessa iniciativa.
Nas trilhas da resistência cotidiana:
Authors: Batista Francisco de Assis
Published: April 2020

O Cariri da Paraíba, de acordo com os registros de doações de sesmarias, foi sendo ocupado, no início do século XVIII, por pessoas que tinham por objetivo estabelecer fazendas de gado e por grupos de famílias sem terras, escravos e ex-escravos, os quais para aquela área se dirigiram, em busca de terras que lhes possibilitassem a subsistência. Essas pessoas em constantes embates com a elite rural da região foram se estabelecendo e deram origem ao campesinato regional. Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar as práticas de resistência cotidiana, exercitadas por este campesinato, frente às práticas de dominação da elite rural, no Cariri Ocidental da Paraíba, no período de 1900 a 1950. Para realizar essa análise, utilizamos como fonte de pesquisa entrevistas e também publicações literárias de autores que trataram de relatar os conflitos que presenciaram na época, tanto entre membros da elite rural quanto entre essa elite e os camponeses. As análises realizadas nos permitiram concluir que os camponeses mesmo enfrentando as práticas de dominação da elite rural, desenvolveram, conforme as suas possibilidades de exercitar estratégias de resistência cotidiana.
Sociabilidade e poder:
Authors: Ferreira Maria
Published: April 2020

Este artigo busca refletir sobre práticas de sociabilidade e poder familiar em torno da terra e da política no médio São Francisco, dois elementos fundamentais para produzir e reproduzir uma elite local e o tipo hegemônico de propriedade familiar privada, de modo a dividi-la sem que se altere o status quo. Os membros das principais famílias proprietárias de terras da região mencionada formaram um coletivo de atores políticos, os quais são co-proprietários de terras e defendem seus interesses de modo a perpetuar suas posições de poder na área.
Eleições democráticas e transformismo político: poder e dominação política no Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Evangelista João Emanuel , Ribeiro Gustavo César de Macêdo
Published: April 2020

Este artigo analisa os contornos assumidos pelas disputas eleitorais no Rio Grande do Norte. A polarização advinda dos tempos do regime militar entre os grupos clânico-oligarquicos liderados pelas famílias Alves e Maia no referido estado (agrupados partidariamente no PMDB e PFL/DEM, respectivamente) continua, após a redemocratização, a influenciar decisivamente a formação de alianças políticas, bem como as dinâmicas eleitorais no estado, no período 1994-2010. Nos anos 2000, num típico caso de transformismo político, conforme a elaboração gramsciana, Wilma de Faria (PSB), originária dos grupos políticos tradicionais, desponta no cenário político com uma vitória para o governo do estado. Entre disputas internas e arregimentação de grupos políticos secundários (que vão desde grupos familiares com influência no interior do estado aos partidos de esquerda, como o PT), esses três grupos monopolizam a cena política, mantendo no estado um padrão bipolar de disputa eleitoral.
Conselhos de fato e conselhos no papel:
Authors: Barreira Irlys Alencar Firmo
Published: April 2020

As práticas designadas como participativas no estado do Ceará foram implementadas com base na constituição de 1988, expressando um duplo registro: um conforme o previsto nas políticas oficiais de caráter nacional, que supunha a existência de conselhos como instancia de regulação de políticas públicas; o outro, referido a experiências que se tornaram notáveis, para além da legalidade, assumindo um lugar de exemplaridade. O presente artigo reflete sobre o tema da participação se baseando na análise de diferentes experiências de articulação entre entidades associativas e poderes locais em municípios cearenses (Sobral e Santana do Acaraú). O desenvolvimento das questões norteadoras da pesquisa baseia-se nos diferentes sentidos e ações atribuídas à participação e a inscrição das organizações associativas na rede de poderes locais. Dois modelos antagônicos de interlocução efetivados em municípios cearenses servem de referência à pesquisa: uma proposta de gestão baseada na forte presença de conselhos em espaço municipal decisório e outra forma de articulação na qual os mecanismos de participação são menos evidentes.
Práticas e representações do poder local:
Authors: Lemos Júnior José Romildo Souza
Published: April 2020

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a bibliografia em Língua Portuguesa sobre poder local, sendo um dos resultados das reflexões que feitas  na dissertação de mestrado, de minha autoria, intitulada Família, Poder e Representações: tramas do cenário político agrestinense entre o final da década de 1940 e o início dos anos 1990. Discutimos aqui a utilização das contribuições da história cultural na análise das relações entre poder local e representações. O artigo apresenta considerações a respeito da aplicabilidade de conceitos tais como coronelismo, cultura política e representações, todos estes em diálogo com o conceito de poder local.
Famílias, cultura política e dominação no semiárido nordestino:
Authors: Monteiro José Marciano
Published: April 2020

No presente artigo apresentamos os resultados do estudo do caso de de Queimadas, município localizado no nordeste semiárido do Brasil, interior da Paraíba. Partindo de uma perspectiva relacional e histórica buscamos analisar a cultura política local e as práticas de dominação exercidas pela família Ernesto Rêgo, através das estratégias mediadas por redes de parentesco, no curso de quatro gerações. A reflexão aqui apresentada problematiza os elementos que propiciaram a continuidade e a reprodução do poder do referido grupo familiar na cidade citada, a partir das seguintes questões: Através de que práticas se instituiu tal dominação? Quais as estratégias implementadas por essa família para conquistar poder no nível local? Constatou-se que as práticas de dominação se estabeleceram através da instituição de redes de dependência entre detentores de maiores e menores quanta de capital econômico.
reciprocidade nas organizações dos agricultores familiares em comunidades rurais no Nordeste do Para
Authors: Sousa Glaucia Macedo , Schmitz Heribert , Mota Dalva Maria da
Published: April 2020

O objetivo do artigo é analisar as relações de reciprocidade entre os participantes de organizações dos agricultores familiares no Nordeste do Pará. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de um estudo de caso em uma das comunidades do Assentamento Itabocal, Santa Ana, Município de Mãe do Rio. Os métodos constaram de entrevistas e observações dos eventos cooperativos, festivos e religiosos do grupo. As conclusões mostram que as organizações analisadas estimulam relações que abarcam as três etapas da reciprocidade: dar, receber e retribuir. No entanto, essa identificação somente é possível quando se leva em consideração não só a circulação de bens materiais (instrumentos agrícolas), simbólicos (palavras, prestígio, amizade, etc.) e de trabalho entre as pessoas, mas também a relação entre elas e as suas divindades (Deus e Santa Ana).
1939-1950 Yılları Arasında Türkiye’de Veremle Mücadele Faaliyetleri
Authors: TEKİN Ahmet Coşkun
Published: April 2020

Salgın hastalıklar dünya tarihinde çok sayıda insanın ölmesine neden olmuştur. Özellikle savaş, doğal afet, kıtlık ve ekonomik sıkıntılar salgın hastalıkların yayılmasını kolaylaştırmıştır. II. Dünya Savaşı’nın başlaması tüm dünyada olumsuz durumların ortaya çıkmasına neden olmuştur. Türkiye her ne kadar savaşa katılmamış olsa da savaştan nasibini almış, ülkede ekonomik ve sosyal alanda sıkıntılar baş göstermiştir. Ülkede üretim faaliyetleri azalmış, ekonomi bozulmuş, gıda sıkıntıları başlamış ve bunlara paralel olarak salgın hastalıklarda artış meydana gelmiştir. Özellikle bu süreçte ölümün kaptanı olarak tanımlanan verem hastalığı ülkenin pek çok yerine yayılmış, hastalığa bağlı ölümler her geçen gün artmıştır. Yaşanan bu gelişmelere bağlı olarak ülkede verem hastalığına karşı topyekûn bir savaş başlatılmıştır. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de verem hastalığına karşı ne gibi önlemler alındığı, devletin ve halkın verem hastalığı ile ilgili mücadele yöntemleri tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Özellikle Başbakanlık Cumhuriyet Arşivi’nden yararlanılarak veremle ilgili ulaşılabilen kaynaklar değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi Tutanak Dergisindeki konuşma zabıtları doğrultusunda milletvekillerinin seçim yerleri ve Türkiye’deki verem hastalığı ve bu hastalıkla mücadelenin boyutu tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır.
Milli Mücadele’nin Dini Önderlerinden Şeyh Ahmed Senusi’nin Tarsus ve Mersin’de İkametleri ve Türkiye’den Ayrılışı
Authors: ELEMANA Nagehan
Published: April 2020

Şeyh Ahmed Senusi, Kuzey Afrika merkezli Senusiyye Tarikatı’nın lideridir ve Milli Mücadele Dönemi’nde Anadolu’da Ankara Hükümeti lehine önemli faaliyetler yürütmüştür. Şeyh Senusi Ekim 1924’te Türkiye’den ayrılmıştır. 25 Eylül 1922 tarihinden itibaren Tarsus’ta, 4 Temmuz 1923 tarihinden itibaren de Mersin’de ikamet etmiştir. Literatürde Şeyh Senusi’nin Türkiye’den ayrılış şekli ve nedenleri ile ilgili birtakım çelişkili ve mesnetsiz bilgiler mevcuttur. Şeyh Senusi’nin Hanedan mensupları ile ilişkisi olduğu için Türkiye’den gönderildiği bu iddialardan biridir. Bu çalışmada Şeyh Senusi’nin Tarsus ve Mersin’de ikametinin nedenleri, ikameti esnasındaki faaliyetleri ve Türkiye’den ayrılış nedeni yerel basın ve arşiv belgeleri ışığında tespit edilmeye çalışılacaktır.
Burcî Memlûkler Dönemi’nde Şer’î ve Hukukî Meseleler İçin Kullanılan Mekânlar
Authors: ŞEKER Mehmet
Published: April 2020

Burcî Memlûkler Dönemi, bazı adlî kurumların sistemleştirildiği ve geliştirildiği bir dönem olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu dönemde adliye saraylarının farklı özelliklere sahip müesseseler olduğu görülmektedir. Burcî Memlûklerde Istablü’s-Sultânî, Saray ve Sultan Makamı, Meydân, Eyvânü’l-Kebîr, ed-Dekke, Dâru’n-Niyâbe gibi mekânlar adliye sarayı olarak kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmada Bahrî Memlûkler Dönemi’nde adliye sarayı olarak kullanılan mekânları tespit ettik. Bu adliye saraylarının ne olduğu, niçin ihdas edildiği ve tesirlerinin neler olduğu hususları üzerinde durduk. Ayrıca Burcî Memlûkler Dönemi’nde bulunan adliye binalarının fonksiyonları ve önemini de belirttik.