bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ideas and Perspectives:
When ocean acidification experiments are not the same,
reproducibility is not tested
Authors: Williamson Phillip , Pörtner Hans-Otto , Widdicombe Steve , Gattuso Jean-Pierre
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Can experimental studies on the impacts of ocean acidification be trusted? That question was raised in early 2020 when a high-profile paper failed to corroborate previously-observed impacts of high CO2 on the behaviour of coral reef fish. New information on the methodologies used in the replicated studies now provides the explanation: the experimental conditions were substantially different. High sensitivity to test conditions is characteristic of ocean acidification research; such response variability shows that effects are complex, interacting with many other factors. Open-minded assessment of all research results, both negative and positive, remains the best way to develop process-based understanding of those responses. Whilst replication studies can provide valuable insights and challenges, they can unfortunately also be counter-productive to scientific advancement if carried out in a spirit of confrontation rather than collaboration.
Coccolithophore productivity at the western Iberian Margin during the Middle Pleistocene (310–455 ka) – evidence from coccolith Sr∕Ca data
Authors: Cavaleiro Catarina , Voelker Antje H. L. , Stoll Heather , Baumann Karl-Heinz , Kucera Michal
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Coccolithophores contribute significantly to marine
primary productivity and play a unique role in ocean biogeochemistry by
using carbon for photosynthesis (soft-tissue pump) and for calcification
(carbonate counter pump). Despite the importance of including
coccolithophores in Earth system models to allow better predictions of the
climate system's responses to planetary change, the reconstruction of
coccolithophore productivity mostly relied on proxies dependent on
accumulation and sedimentation rates and preservation conditions. In this
study we used an independent proxy, based on the coccolith fraction (CF)
Sr∕Ca ratio, to reconstruct coccolithophore productivity. We studied the
marine sediment core MD03-2699 from the western Iberian margin (IbM),
concentrating on glacial–interglacial cycles of Marine Isotopic Stage (MIS)
12 to MIS 9. We found that IbM coccolithophore productivity was controlled
by changes in the oceanographic conditions, such as in sea surface
temperature (SST) and nutrient availability, and by competition with other
phytoplankton groups. Long-term coccolithophore productivity was primarily
affected by variations in the dominant surface water mass. Polar and
subpolar surface waters during glacial substages were associated with
decreased coccolithophore productivity, with the strongest productivity minima
concomitant with Heinrich-type events (HtEs). Subtropical, nutrient-poorer
waters, increased terrigenous input, and moderate to strong upwelling during
the deglaciation and early MIS11 are hypothesized to have attributed a
competitive advantage to diatoms to the detriment of coccolithophores, resulting
in intermediate coccolithophore productivity levels. During the progression
towards full glacial conditions an increasing presence of nutrient-richer
waters, related to the growing influence of transitional surface waters and/or
intensified upwelling, probably stimulated coccolithophore productivity to
maxima following the rapid depletion of silica by diatoms. We present
conceptual models of the carbon and carbonate cycle components for the IbM
in different time slices that might serve as a basis for further
investigation and modelling experiments.
Minute-scale power forecast of offshore wind turbines using long-range single-Doppler lidar measurements
Authors: Theuer Frauke , van Dooren Marijn Floris , von Bremen Lueder , Kühn Martin
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Decreasing gate closure times on the electricity stock exchange market and the rising share of renewables in today's energy system causes an increasing demand for very short-term power forecasts. While the potential of dual-Doppler radar data for that purpose was recently shown, the utilization of single-Doppler lidar measurements needs to be explored further to make remote-sensing-based very short-term forecasts more feasible for offshore sites. The aim of this work was to develop a lidar-based forecasting methodology, which addresses a lidar's comparatively low scanning speed. We developed a lidar-based forecast methodology using horizontal plan position indicator (PPI) lidar scans. It comprises a filtering methodology to recover data at far ranges, a wind field reconstruction, a time synchronization to account for time shifts within the lidar scans and a wind speed extrapolation to hub height. Applying the methodology to seven free-flow turbines in the offshore wind farm Global Tech I revealed the model's ability to outperform the benchmark persistence during unstable stratification, in terms of deterministic as well as probabilistic scores. The performance during stable and neutral situations was significantly lower, which we attribute mainly to errors in the extrapolation of wind speed to hub height.
Pouchitis in inflammatory bowel disease: a review of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
Authors: Akiyama Shintaro , Rai Victoria , Rubin David T.
Published: November 2020

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) occasionally need a restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) because of medically refractory colitis or dysplasia/cancer. However, pouchitis may develop in up to 70% of patients after this procedure and significantly impair quality of life, more so if the inflammation becomes a chronic condition. About 10% of patients with IBD who develop pouchitis require pouch excision, and several risk factors of the failure have been reported. A phenotype that has features similar to Crohn’s disease may develop in a subset of ulcerative colitis patients following proctocolectomy with IPAA and is the most frequent reason for pouch failure. In this review, we discuss the diagnosis and prognosis of pouchitis, risk factors for pouchitis development, and treatment options for pouchitis, including the newer biological agents.
Value for money factors in Indian public-private partnership road projects: An exploratory approach
Authors: Malek MohammedShakil , Gundaliya Pradip
Published: November 2020

For the Government projects, Value for Money (VFM) is an important parameter based on which the projects are procured through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) by the public sector. The objective of this paper is to identify and evaluate perceptions of VFM factors affecting Indian road projects undertaken by PPP. Eighteen VFM factors were shortlisted through a literature survey and were validated with experienced professionals. A questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the most important VFM factors and was grouped into three categories: financial implications, the expertise of the private sector, and contract efficiency using factor analysis. Important VFM factors were identified using the Importance Index Method. The perception was analyzed with various statistical tools. The findings from this study provide more information and understanding about VFM in an early stage, which will be helpful for decision making about PPP.
Competitive advantage to enhance internationalization and marketing performance woodcraft industry: A perspective of resource-based view theory
Authors: Sukaatmadja I Putu Gde , Yasa Ni Nyoman Kerti , Rahyuda Henny , Setini Made , Dharmanegara Ida Bagus Agung
Published: November 2020

The increasingly tight competition has caused problems for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in increasing their marketing performance. During the last few years, the marketing performance of SMEs operating in the Project woodcraft industry sector in the Badung Bali has moved downwards. The goal of this research is to develop knowledge in the fields of Strategic Management, specifically regarding product innovation to achieve a competitive advantage in an attempt to improve internationalization and marketing performance. The population in this research is all of the SMEs operating in the woodcraft industry sector and is based in Badung Bali. The sample size in this research is determined based on Slovin's formula and the total includes 100 units of SME operating in the woodcraft industry. The method used is the quantitative approach, which examines the role of competitive advantage in mediating the influence of product innovation on internationalization and marketing performance. Based on the research results, product innovation has a positive and significant influence on both, competitive advantage and internationalization. Product innovation and competitive advantage have positive and significant influences on marketing performance. Competitive advantage has a positive and significant influence on internationalization. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that competitive advantage can mediate the influence of product innovation on marketing performance and competitive advantage can mediate the influence of product innovation on the internationalization of SME operating in the Project woodcraft industry sector in Badung Bali. Based on these findings, the project woodcraft industry SME in Badung Bali is advised to be more innovative in producing their products, so that there would be an increase in marketing performance in the international market. It is also recommended for subsequent researchers to add in other variables, such as product quality and market orientation, to enrich the information attained.
Modalidades de trabajo: confianza e integración
Authors: Idrovo Carlier Sandra
Published: November 2020

En este capítulo, se trata la importancia de la confianza en las relaciones laborales, en todo momento y, en especial, en las crisis, cuando el miedo ante las graves circunstancias acentúa la ausencia de control y alimenta la desconfianza frente a modalidades nuevas, como, por ejemplo, el teletrabajo, en la última pandemia provocada por la covid-19. De igual modo, se analiza el impacto del teletrabajo en la integración de la vida laboral, familiar y personal, haciendo énfasis en cómo se pueden desarrollar algunas estrategias para mejorar esa integración precisamente en situaciones de crisis.
Causas y consecuencias de las crisis económicas y financieras
Authors: Moreno García Álvaro José
Published: November 2020

Hay diferentes mecanismos para afrontar crisis económicas y financieras que se dan por razones económicas, políticas y sociales. Los gobiernos implementan intervenciones de sus políticas públicas, particularmente, en el ámbito fiscal y monetario. En el presente capítulo, se exploran el tipo de respuestas de política pública que en estos dos frentes ejecutan democracias de libre mercado como Colombia, de acuerdo con el tipo de crisis a la que se ven enfrentadas. Tras una revisión sobre los orígenes de las crisis económicas y de los diferentes tipos de crisis financieras identificadas en la literatura, se ofrecen consideraciones acerca de los diversos efectos que dichas crisis plantean para el sistema económico de un país como Colombia. Con esto se busca ampliar el entendimiento de este fenómeno por parte de los empresarios del país para adaptarse de la mejor manera posible a los cambios en su entorno originados por este tipo de distorsiones.
Using social-media data to investigate morphosyntactic variation and dialect syntax in a lesser-used language: Two case studies from Welsh
Authors: Willis David
Published: November 2020

Data gathered from social media have been used extensively to examine lexical dialect variation in widely used languages such as English and Spanish, but their use to date in morphosyntax and for lesser-used languages has been more limited. This paper tests the usefulness of using data derived from Twitter to address traditional questions in dialect syntax and sociolinguistics. It uses two cases studies from Welsh – the form of the second-person singular pronoun in various syntactic contexts, and the availability of auxiliary deletion – to assess whether datasets based on Twitter data can successfully replicate and enhance results derived by traditional means. The results of the case studies coincide to a large extent with distributions established in existing studies, even ones using entirely different methods, such as dialect questionnaires or acceptability judgment tests. Twitter data also show considerable success in establishing implicational hierarchies and conditioning factors comparable to those typical of the field. Where the results differ from existing studies, the differences may be due to the younger demographics of Twitter users, or to differences in the quantity of data provided by different methodologies. The results produce patterns closer to spoken data than to written data, giving us reasonable confidence in such data as a relatively good proxy for spoken usage of large numbers of language users.
n. 47 - NEOLIBERALISMO, TEORIA DO CAPITAL HUMANO E AVALIAÇÃO: CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA O DEBATE DAS POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS
Authors: Brito Magalhães Wesley , Maria de Assis Lúcia
Published: November 2020

O artigo objetiva contribuir com o debate atual da educação que vem sendo chamada pelos neoliberais a formar o sujeito competitivo, empresário de si mesmo. Trata-se de um estudo teórico que tem por base a noção foucaultiana de sociedade neoliberal. Problematiza o neoliberalismo e a teoria do capital humano como orientadores de políticas públicas que assimilam os valores da nova gestão pública, pautadas na meritocracia e na competição nas e entre as escolas. Sinaliza que a racionalidade neoliberal impõe mecanismos simplificadores da realidade educacional, como os indicadores provenientes das avaliações em larga escala, o que dificulta e às vezes impede o exercício pleno de uma prática educativa emancipatória.
POLÍTICAS LINGUÍSTICAS PARA LÍNGUAS ADICIONAIS NA BNCC: CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Cândido Marcela Dezotti , Santos Camila De Souza , Mamani Silvana Maria
Published: November 2020

Neste artigo tratamos de uma questão específica referente a políticas linguísticas na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC): como as línguas adicionais e as competências tecnológicas são vistas neste importante documento, que orienta práticas docentes em escolas de todo o Brasil. Justificamos estabelecer relação entre esses dois focos, uma vez que o contexto de ensino-aprendizagem de línguas adicionais costuma ser fortemente marcado pela presença das tecnologias digitais. Com base em uma metodologia documental e interpretativista e em teóricos da área de política linguística (SPOLSKY, 2004; SCHIFFMAN, 1996; SHOHAMY, 2006; RAJAGOPALAN, 2013a, 2013b; ROJO, 2013; DINIZ; RIBEIRO DA SILVA, 2019), nossa análise aborda as orientações elaboradas para as séries finais do ensino fundamental (8º e 9º anos), suas contribuições e possíveis impactos para a prática docente. Os resultados apontam que as orientações da BNCC carecem de algumas explicações teóricas acerca de conceitos que envolvem a área de língua adicional, além de direcionamentos curriculares para línguas adicionais diferentes ao inglês, o que demanda uma formação docente sólida para preencher as lacunas encontradas.
Disability at the Limits of Phenomenology
Authors: Abrams Thomas
Published: November 2020

Musing for Puncta special issue on "Critically Sick: New Phenomenologies Of Illness, Madness, And Disability."
From Phenomenological Psychopathology to Neurodiversity and Mad Pride: Reflections on Prejudice
Authors: Fernandez Anthony Vincent
Published: November 2020

Musing for Puncta special issue "Critically Sick: New Phenomenologies Of Illness, Madness, And Disability."
Memory Seeking: Mad Phenomenology as Orientation
Authors: Kafai Shayda
Published: November 2020

Musing for Puncta special issue "Critically Sick: New Phenomenologies Of Illness, Madness, And Disability."
Living with Chronic Pain
Authors: St. Pierre Joshua
Published: November 2020

Musing for Puncta special issue "Critically Sick: New Phenomenologies Of Illness, Madness, And Disability."
Integration of ICTS and Digital Skills in Times of the Pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Manco-Chavez Jose Antonio , Uribe-Hernandez Yrene Cecilia , Buendia-Aparcana Roberto , Vertiz-Osores Jacinto Joaquin , Isla Alcoser Sandy Dorian , Rengifo-Lozano Raul Alberto
Published: November 2020

In these times of global tragedy due to the pandemic that caused COVID-19, distance learning relies on the resources of the digital field, as well as on the management of ICT and the development of digital skills. Therefore, this research has been aimed at corroborating the existing links between the integration of ICT and digital skills pandemic times. A study with a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, correlational approach was developed. The sample consisted of 168 students from a public university in Lima, Peru. Two tools were adapted: 1) integration of ICT, 18 items and 2) digital skills, 30 items, with reliability coefficients by Cronbach's Alpha of 0.976 and 0.889, respectively. The questionnaires were developed and taken through Google forms. The results showed that the level of integration of ICT was high (89.9%) as well as digital skills (86.9%). Spearman's Rho correlation analysis concluded that there was a positive and high relationship between integration of ICT and digital skills (0.761, p < 0.05). Finally, discussions were raised about the development of aspects related to ICT during the current pandemic.
Time Management and Academic Stress in Lima University Students
Authors: Gallardo-Lolandes Yanina , Alcas-Zapata Noel , Acevedo Flores Jessica Elizabeth , Ocaña-Fernández Yolvi
Published: November 2020

In recent decades, the increase in stress levels of university students has been seen as a serious threat. Due to this problem, the present investigation has been focused on studying how time management is linked to academic stress in university students. This research study of a basic/substantive non-experimental type and correlational level has been developed under a quantitative approach with a cross section. The sample consisted of 328 students of both genders, selected from a public university in the city of Lima. Two standardized tools were adapted for data collection. Two questionnaires were also applied: time management and academic stress. The results showed that there was an inverse correlation between time management and academic stress (Spearman's Rho = .413), as well as for the dimensions of academic stress: stressors (- .405), symptoms (-, 387) and coping (, 286). It was concluded that the inverse relationships between the parameters studied will be reflected in the values obtained. Furthermore, possible measures to mitigate the casuistry around academic stress are also discussed.
Phenomological Happiness of the History and Geography Teacher in Rural
Authors: Cisneros Yone Vilchez , Fuster- Guillen Doris , Norabuena Figueroa Roger Pedro , Cruz Shuan Reyna Luisa
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this research was to describe, analyze and interpret the essence of the experience lived by teachers of the specialties of History and Geography in Huanca Sancos - Ayacucho. Reflective and empirical methods of hermeneutical phenomenology were developed; the latter is responsible for addressing reality based on the subject's consciousness in understanding the meaning of what has been experienced; research was oriented from the qualitative approach and interpretive paradigm. The information was obtained from a sample made up of teachers who narrated their experiences through anecdotes. Close observation and a conversational interview were also used as instruments and techniques. The analysis and interpretation of the information allowed to discover individual and group meanings such as happiness, reflection, satisfaction, and tranquility; thus building as a general thematic unit of this study: the happiness of the teacher, understood as fullness, well-being and satisfaction; it is actually the source of all pedagogical transformation. To conclude, it can be stated that the study has the character of stimulation and satisfaction in the practice of pedagogical happiness as a habit that leads to making thinking more flexible and discovering better options for a change.
Intercultural Competencies in Graduate Students of a Private University in Lima
Authors: Orozco-Vargas Paola Gissella , Fernandez Diaz Carlos Mario , Delgado Arenas Raul , Perez Perez Miguel Angel , Manguinuri Chota Robert , Ramirez-Villacorta Yolanda
Published: November 2020

Over the years, the importance of good relationships to carry out healthy teamwork in our diverse land has become evident in the world. Putting on the table the importance of having suitable intercultural skills for the realization of these. In this framework, the purpose of the study was to know the level of intercultural competences of graduate students from a private university in Lima, from a non-experimental quantitative approach with a simple descriptive scope. The population was 1000 students and the samples were made up of 296 master's students. The instrument was a questionnaire of intercultural competences. It was found as results that 36.0% have very adequate intercultural competences and the predominant dimension was intercultural sensitivity, presenting a very adequate level of 83.0% with a predominance of (Wald = 16.842) compared to the other Intercultural Awareness dimensions with (Wald = 9.654) and rejecting the general hypothesis that proposed the intercultural ability which obtained (Wald = 7.432). Concluding that, from this study, strategies should be generated that strengthen the development of intercultural competences with emphasis on its most lacking indicators in master students because they are primarily responsible for guiding the training of future professionals in all areas.
A study of the inelastic seismic response of reinforced concrete coupled frame-shear wall structures
Authors: Goodsir W. J. , Paulay T. , Carr A. J.
Published: November 2020

Three 12 storey frame-shear wall buildings with varying wall size were designed according to capacity design principles. Their response to the El Centro NS 1940 and Pacoima Dam S15°W 1970 accelerograms was investigated using a 2-dimensional nonlinear dynamic analysis program. Particularly significant observations were the high levels of wall shear forces and generally low levels of column bending moment encountered. Wide spread  beam flexural yielding involving moderate levels of inelastic deformations and interstorey drifts controlled by the walls indicate the potentially desirable inelastic performance of these hybrid structures. Design schemes are proposed whereby improved estimation of maximum inelastic actions can be made using the traditional elastic analysis for equivalent lateral static loading on the structure.
Preliminary tests on an energy absorbing element for braced structures under earthquake loading
Authors: Tyler R. G.
Published: November 2020

While quite slender cross bracing may suffice to maintain rigidity in a braced structure under static loading conditions, during an earthquake progressive slackness develops in the bracings, resulting from overstrain in tension, which gives rise to increasing horizontal movements and degradation. In this paper tests are described on devices, fabricated from round bars and located at the centre of the bracings, which allow repetitive overstrain to occur without the development of slack. It is postulated that, for a stable condition of cyclic overstrain, the device shall be of the same shape as the frame to be braced, and most usually fabricated in steel rod or bar. Successful tests were carried out on such a device in a square frame.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Vol. 10, No. 2
Authors: Wong Carol
Published: November 2020

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2020.
The Evolution of Beninese Political System, C. 1960-2020
Authors: Sylvestre Adohounde Yaovi , Freddy Agonnoude Bidoley Vianney
Published: November 2020

The change of political system in the Republic of Benin has always been a source of conflict between its political figures, since this system represents the structure around which the country must politically be built and be developed. The article analyzes the multiple transformations of the Beninese political system since its independence in August 1960 to date. The authors highlight the strong political tensions that existed within the country, followed by multiple military coups as one of the results of these transformation processes. In this article we analyze, the four major stages that led to an evolution of the political system in Benin. This includes the independence period with the impact of French constitutional law, the revolutionary period setting up the beginning of socialist ideology with General Mathieu Kérékou, the conference of the nation’s active forces of February 1990, and the undergoing reforms initiated by President Patrice Talon since 2016. The authors conclude by appreciating the reform efforts of Talon’s government, which aim to modernize and strengthen the Beninese political system in the face of contemporary challenges.
Spatial and Non-Spatial Factors Influencing Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Urban Green Spaces (UGS): A Review
Authors: Nordin Aimi Norhanani , Ling Gabriel Hoh Teck , Tan Mou Leong , Ho Chin Siong , Ali Hishamuddin Mohd
Published: November 2020

With numerous ecosystem services of urban green spaces (UGS), contributing to sustainability and a better quality of life, UGS provision is perceived as a pivotal role in urban planning. However, concern arises as to what extent local governments have effectively provided good quality and adequate quantity of UGS for the public? Provisioning those UGS aspects has been given a low priority due to insufficient resources and the limited budget allocated by local governments. As such, maintenance and management effectiveness of UGS is detrimentally affected, resulting in disused, overused spaces and thus hot spots for crimes. Therefore, public monetary contribution via taxation is suggested as an alternative to ensuring the continuity and sustainability of UGS services. This review paper is vital to identify and showcase specific factors and mediators, influencing the willingness to pay (WTP) of residents/users for UGS services. Methodologically, after conducting Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) for the purpose of article screening and selection based on the two primary databases (Google Scholar and Elsevier), this paper reviewed 18 journal articles, from the year 2013 to 2020. Along with the indirect sub-factors, namely environmental behaviour/attitude and socioeconomic profiles of users, there are three main spatial and non-spatial variables (factors) identified: (i) accessibility/proximity to the nearest UGS; (ii) quantity/adequacy of UGS; and (iii) quality of UGS within a township area, influencing satisfaction and enjoyment as well as reasons and frequency of park visiting of users (mediators), which consequently affect their WTP for UGS.
Inzet op omgevingsbewust en kwaliteitsbewust werken in beleidsonderzoek
Authors: Kunseler Eva , Verwoerd Lisa , Verwest Femke
Published: November 2020

Inzet op omgevingsbewust en kwaliteitsbewust werken in beleidsonderzoek Illustraties uit de lerende evaluatie van het Natuurpact van het Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving

Een reflexieve kijk op beleidsonderzoek gaat uit van continue dynamiek tussen kennisontwikkeling en beleids- en uitvoeringspraktijken. Beleidsonderzoekers zoeken naar houvast om gedegen en relevant onderzoek te blijven doen, onderwijl inspelend op onzekerheden, onvoorspelbaarheid en kritische geluiden die kenmerkend zijn voor de huidige kennissamenleving. Via omgevingsbewust werken kunnen zij hun onderzoeksaanpak leren afstemmen op de kenmerken en maatschappelijke context van beleidsdossiers. Via kwaliteitsbewust werken kunnen zij leren inspelen op de verwachtingen rondom een bepaalde expertrol en onderzoeksaanpak binnen de eigen contexten van onafhankelijkheid en wetenschappelijke verantwoording.

Aan de hand van een casus – de lerende evaluatie van het Natuurpact, een innovatieve evaluatiestudie bij het Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving – laten we zien hoe een reflexieve aanpak helpt om onderzoek in de nabijheid van de dynamische beleidspraktijk uit te voeren. Doordat deze aanpak buiten de comfortzone van onderzoekers ligt, is omgevingsbewust en kwaliteitsbewust werken voor onderzoekers geen vanzelfsprekendheid. We roepen beleidsonderzoekers zelf, de organisaties waar ze werkzaam zijn en beleidsmedewerkers op om hun reflexieve vaardigheden verder te ontwikkelen via het inrichten van lerende processen, effectieve kennisdeling via Communities of Practice en leerwerktrajecten, en open en adaptieve kennis-beleidsarrangementen.
ANALISIS KAPASITAS BEBAN POLUTAN RUAS HILIR SUNGAI CITARUM MENGGUNAKAN QUAL2KW
Authors:   Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Utami Ayu Widya , Purwaningrum Pramiati ,   Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Hendrawan Diana Irvindiaty ,   Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The downstream segment of Citarum River flows from Bendung Curug, Karawang Regency and ends at Muara Gembong, Bekasi Regency. The pollution of downstream segment of Citarum River is caused by settlement, agriculture, farm, and industrial activities that dump their waste into river bodies. This causes a decrease in water quality and reduce the carrying capacity of the downstream segment of Citarum River pollutant. The purpose of this research was to analyze the pollutant load capacity (PLC) in downstream segment of Citarum River using QUAL2Kw model. This research was carried out downstream of Citarum River from segments 16 to 20 which were divided into 9 sections with 11 locations monitoring water quality. Sampling was carried out for 3 periods of observation that the sampling is done twice at each location using grab sampling method. Water quality parameters being modeled are BOD, COD, nitrate, and phosphate. The results of the simulation model of PLC for BOD was 14556.67 kg/day-23456.84 kg/day, COD was 24261.12 kg/day-39094.73 kg/day, nitrate was 24261.12 kg/day-39094.73 kg/day, and phosphate was 485.22 kg/day-781.89 kg/day. Overload of BOD was 0%-26%, COD was 61%-68%, phosphate was 78%-7%. Meanwhile, nitrate load in the Citarum River downstream segment doesn’t exceed its pollutant load capacity. Keywords: Pollution Load Capacity, carrying capacity, Citarum River, Qual2Kw, water quality
Impact of Hybrid-Enabling Technology on Bertrand-Nash Equilibrium Subject to Energy Sources
Authors: S. Perera Ryle
Published: November 2020

In this chapter, we quantify an optimal level of subsidy for the sharing of hybrid-enabling technology innovation in an energy market while examining its Bertrand-Nash equilibrium. We formulate this as a Stochastic Differential Game (SDG) and analyze the stability of the Stuckenberg, Nash and cooperative equilibria via a feedback control strategy. We then adopt limit expectation and variance of the improvement degree to identify the influence of the external environment on the decision maker. We show that the game depends on its parameters and the equilibria chosen. Ultimately, our use of short-run price competition characterized by strategic supplies for renewable and fossil resources provides a more robust model than that presented by Bertrand-Edgworth with endogenous capacity. As a result, we highlight that R&D investments in hybrid-enabling technology can ensure immediate reliability and affordability within energy production and implementation of policy instruments.
Performance-Based Screening Tools for Physical Frailty in Community Settings
Authors: Levec Tina , Jakovljević Miroljub
Published: November 2020

Frailty is one of the leading causes of morbidity and premature mortality in older people. It is a multidimensional syndrome characterized by a reduced ability to deal with acute, physical, mental, socio-economic and spiritual stressors, and/or to perform daily living activities. Physical frailty is a complex condition deriving from multiple causes and contributors. It is characterized by the decline of physiological systems, leading to a loss of strength and endurance, and reduced physical ability. Frailty presents an increased risk of vulnerability to disease, dependency and/or death. Frail individuals are also prone to falls and are at greater risk of hospitalization and admission to long-term care. Consequently, there is a need for an effective tool or tools that can easily identify frail community-living individuals at an early stage of physical decline. Screening tools can be performance-based tests, questionnaires or a combination of both. The aim of the present narrative literature review is to describe the existing simple performance-based frailty screening tools.
Method for Effective Use of Cloudlet Network Resources
Authors:   Institute of Information Technology of ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Alakbarov Rashid G.
Published: November 2020

The article addresses the issue of balanced placement of mobile software applications of mobile users in cloudlets deployed near base stations of Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMAN), taking into account their technical capabilities. It is noted that the proposed model is more efficient in meeting the demand for computing and memory resources of mobile devices, eliminating network delays and using a reliable communication channel. At the same time, a minimum of cloudlet-based communication channels with a mobile user was suggested, reducing the network load and reliability of the communication channel when using multimedia software on mobile devices. The article reviews the balanced distribution of the tasks in the cloudlet network. If a user offloads the task to the nearest cloud and resolves it there, then the delays and energy consumption will be less. When the cloudlet is far from the mobile device, as the number of communication channels increases the delays are observed. Moreover, the article discusses the issue of selecting the cloudlets that meet some of the user requirements. Using the possible values that determine the importance of cloudlets (vacant resources in cloudlets, closeness of cloudlets to the user, high reliability, etc.), the conditions, according to which the user's application is offloaded to the certain cloudlet, are studied and a method is proposed.
When Code Words Aren’t Coded
Authors: O'Donnell Patrick ,   Department of Philosophy, Florida State University
Published: November 2020

According to the “standard framing” of racial appeals in political speech, politicians generally rely on coded language to communicate racial messages. Yet recent years have demonstrated that politicians often express quite explicit forms of racism in mainstream political discourse. The standard framing can explain neither why these appeals work politically nor how they work semantically. This paper moves beyond the standard framing, focusing on the politics and semantics of one type of explicit appeal, candid racial communication (CRC). The linguistic vehicles of CRC are neither true code words, nor slurs, but a conventionally defined class of “racialized terms.”
Predictive modeling to estimate the demand for intensive care hospital beds nationwide in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Peña Víctor Hugo , Espinosa Alejandra
Published: November 2020

Introduction SARS CoV-2 pandemic is pressing hard on the responsiveness of health systems worldwide, notably concerning the massive surge in demand for intensive care hospital beds. Aim This study proposes a methodology to estimate the saturation moment of hospital intensive care beds (critical care beds) and determine the number of units required to compensate for this saturation. Methods A total of 22,016 patients with diagnostic confirmation for COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 were analyzed between March 4 and May 5, 2020, nationwide. Based on information from the Chilean Ministry of Health and ministerial announcements in the media, the overall availability of critical care beds was estimated at 1,900 to 2,000. The Gompertz function was used to estimate the expected number of COVID-19 patients and to assess their exposure to the available supply of intensive care beds in various possible scenarios, taking into account the supply of total critical care beds, the average occupational index, and the demand for COVID-19 patients who would require an intensive care bed. Results A 100% occupancy of critical care beds could be reached between May 11 and May 27. This condition could be extended for around 48 days, depending on how the expected over-demand is managed. Conclusion A simple, easily interpretable, and applicable to all levels (nationwide, regionwide, municipalities, and hospitals) model is offered as a contribution to managing the expected demand for the coming weeks and helping reduce the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HIV and SARS-CoV-2: points to consider to face this new pandemic
Authors: Prieto Pozo Alfonso Agustín , Salvador Sagüez Francisco Luis Daniel
Published: November 2020

In December 2019, a new species of pneumonia-causing betacoronavirus was identified in Wuhan, China, which was later identified as SARS-CoV-2. This RNA virus presents certain similarities with other viruses of the same genetic material. It has been seen that infection by human immunodeficiency virus resembles the infection by SARS-CoV-2 in various aspects. In this comment, we present some of the virological, immunological, clinical, and pharmacological similarities between HIV and SARS-CoV-2, which could allow us to understand the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 better, as well as make some decisions in regarding antiviral management.
A educação em disputa no Brasil contemporâneo: entre os estudos de gênero, a dita ideologia de gênero e a produção de uma ‘ideologia de gênesis’
Authors: Acosta Tássio , Gallo Sílvio
Published: November 2020

O presente artigo dá-se a partir de um processo reflexivo-filosófico sobre o contexto da educação brasileira na contemporaneidade e as perseguições impostas aos pesquisadores de gêneros e sexualidades no campo da educação por meio do agenciamento de setores conservadores da sociedade, sobretudo de matriz cristã, com intuito de deslegitimar e desqualificar esta área do saber ao cunhar a terminologia ideologia de gênero. Neste sentido, propõe ainda desvendar uma nova produção conceitual, a de uma ideologia de gênesis’, influenciada pela religiosidade cristã e propagada por estes mesmos agentes, agora utilizando os ensinamentos bíblicos como forma de interdição dos corpos para salvaguardar as suas entradas no Céu de Cristo. As análises e reflexões apresentadas estão amparadas, de modo central, nos estudos de gênero e no pensamento de Foucault (2004, 2008, 2014a, 2014b). Este é um estudo teórico-bibliográfico de natureza filosófica. O período analisado compreende a década de 2010-2020, marcada, no cenário político brasileiro, por muita instabilidade e pela ascensão de um neoconservadorismo.
As atribuições do “Docente de apoio à integração” para a inclusão do estudante com deficiência na educação básica na província de Córdoba, Argentina
Authors: Pereira Beatrícia Da Silva Rossini , Cordeiro Aliciene Fusca Machado
Published: November 2020

Este artigo refere-se a um estudo desenvolvido no Programa de Mestrado em Educação, da Universidade da Região de Joinville – UNIVILLE, com o objetivo de analisar como ocorre o trabalho docente na educação básica, considerando a educação especial, na província de Córdoba, Argentina. Participaram da pesquisa duas técnicas da educação especial do Ministério da Educação de Córdoba e duas docentes da modalidade de educação especial, todas da Província de Córdoba. Os procedimentos metodológicos incluíram a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, entrevista semiestruturada e questionário on-line com perguntas abertas e fechadas. Os resultados revelam que as participantes possuem formação específica na área de educação especial, com atuação tanto na escola especial quanto na escola comum. Entre suas atribuições estão a atenção, assessoramento e orientação, a capacitação aos professores e familiares, bem como o trabalho conjunto com o professor da escola comum como apoio na integração dos estudantes com deficiência. Destacam-se, também, as condições de trabalho asseguradas legalmente e a realidade apontada pelas docentes em sua prática. O trabalho colaborativo com o docente da escola comum e a responsabilização de todos os atores no processo de integração são pontos relevantes e enfatizados tanto na fala dos docentes quanto na legislação vigente.
Discentes descritos com deficiência intelectual (DI): as permissões de suas expressões sexuais na escola e as representações existenciais de seus docentes
Authors: Pinel Hiran , Colodete Paulo Roque , Bravin Rodrigo
Published: November 2020

Este texto objetiva descrever e analisar algumas Representações Existenciais (RE) (PINEL, 2012; 2018) de 07 (sete) professores/professoras de uma escola pública capixaba acerca da sexualidade de seus/ suas discentes jovens com deficiência intelectual. Para isso, nos apoiamos no método fenomenológico-existencial e a produção de dados aconteceu em dois momentos: no primeiro os participantes responderam em uma folha de papel como percebiam a sexualidade de um (a) estudante descrito com Deficiência Intelectual. No segundo, e a partir das respostas, foram realizadas conversas individuais com cada um deles. A Deficiência Intelectual (DI) e a sexualidade de jovens têm sido reconhecidas como experiências com as quais professores e educadores podem desvelar dificuldades em lidar na sala de aula escolar, assim como a não escolar. Tais problemáticas dos mestres podem ser alguns dos impeditivos para se promover efetivamente a inclusão. Em geral, as respostas dadas pelos professores se mostraram rígidas colocando o aluno com DI nos extremos de ser ou assexuado ou hipersexuado. Vale destacar que um dos profissionais reconheceu a sexualidade como algo comum aos seres humanos e parte de seu desenvolvimento.
Políticas de cotas nas instituições federais de ensino do Rio Grande do Sul: avaliação da transparência ativa e passiva
Authors: Adamski Itiane Vanessa , Visentini Monize Sâmara , Writzl Darlan Nei
Published: November 2020

Neste texto apresenta-se resultados de um estudo que teve como objetivo analisar a transparência ativa e passiva da informação relacionada às políticas de cotas nos sites das instituições federais de ensino superior do Rio Grande do Sul. Para realizar a coleta e análise dos dados nos sites na transparência ativa utilizou-se o método de análise de conteúdo. Para a coleta e análise dos dados da transparência passiva foram elaboradas três perguntas e enviadas para as instituições federais de ensino superior pelo e-sic. Os resultados da análise da transparência ativa e passiva da informação referente às políticas de cotas indicam que as dez instituições federais de ensino superior disponibilizam informações sobre as políticas de ingresso, matrícula e permanência de estudantes nessas instituições de forma clara e acessível, procurando atender à Lei de Acesso à Informação.Palavras-chave: educação pública; lei de aceso à informação; checklist.
Atendimento aos estudantes com necessidades educacionais específicas em universidades e institutos federais do Nordeste: análise dos sites institucionais
Authors: Silva Thales Fabricio da Costa e , Costa Luana Ugalde da , Almeida Débora Bruna Alves de , Prearo Leandro Campi
Published: November 2020

Neste estudo apresenta-se resultados de análise da acessibilidade às informações sobre os setores de atendimento aos estudantes com necessidades educacionais específicas nos sites das universidades e institutos federais de educação, ciência e tecnologia do Nordeste. A partir de uma pesquisa documental, foram levantados dados de 29 sites, analisando-os a partir da estatística descritiva e análise de clusters. Os resultados apontaram que, mesmo não havendo um padrão de informações disponíveis nos sites pesquisados, é possível definir as instituições com maior e menor acessibilidade às informações sobre estes setores. A pesquisa reforça a acessibilidade nos sites institucionais como uma estratégia de superação das barreiras à inclusão, especialmente as barreiras tecnológicas, atitudinais e comunicacionais.Palavras-chave: acessibilidade; inclusão; acesso à informação.
Modelagem do desempenho das instituições de ensino superior privadas: um estudo para o segmento de pequeno e médio porte
Authors: Morais Diogo Martins Gonçalves de , Facó Júlio Francisco Blumetti , Romeiro Maria do Carmo
Published: November 2020

Por meio deste texto apresenta-se o resultado de um estudo pelo qual se propôs a investigar o desempenho das instituições de ensino superior privadas de pequeno e médio porte, sob a ótica da discussão de modelos organizacionais, por meio da elaboração e teste de um modelo robusto, com múltiplos fatores de influência sobre o desempenho organizacional, tais como orientação para o mercado, orientação para a aprendizagem, orientação empreendedora, liderança empreendedora, capital social e capital humano. O estudo contou com pesquisa quantitativa, utilizando uma amostra de 161 diretores e coordenadores de IES privadas de pequeno e médio porte do Estado de São Paulo, cujos dados foram tratados e analisados por meio de técnicas de análise multivariada. Concluiu-se que o desempenho das instituições de ensino superior privadas pode ser influenciado diretamente pela orientação empreendedora da instituição e indiretamente pela liderança empreendedora dos dirigentes.Palavras-chave: gestão de instituições de ensino superior; desempenho organizacional; empreendedorismo no ensino superior.
Surgical treatment of a patient with congenital nystagmus with compensatory head posture: A case report
Authors: Kurent Alma , Kosec Dragica
Published: November 2020

The correction of compensatory head posture in a congenital nystagmus involves surgical treatment that includes recession and resection of extraocular muscles to move the eccentric null zone to a primary position.

A 39-year-old patient presented with an impaired visual acuity and nystagmus that was present since childhood. She had a left head turn with permanent neck pain. At the examination, best corrected visual acuity was 0.4 in both eyes with her glasses. Correction in the right eye was -6.50-1.50/180° and in the left eye -5.50-2.50/180°. Measured objective and subjective angles of squint were +4°, fusion from -3° to +29°, with the presence of stereo vision. During the cover test the nystagmus was present and it enhanced while covering the eye. Ocular motility was not limited. Fundus examination revealed myopic changes in both eyes. Prisms were prescribed, which were well tolerated by the patient. Also, no apparent head turn was noticed while wearing the prisms.

Nine months later, the patient underwent a Kestenbaum procedure. Retroposition of the lateral rectus muscle with resection of the medial rectus muscle in the right eye and retroposition of the medial rectus muscle with resection of the lateral rectus muscle in the left eye were performed. After the procedure nystagmus dampened the most in the minimal left position, the head was in a straight position. Two years after the procedure nystagmus dampened the most in the primary position, the head was in a straight position. Nine years after surgery and refractive correction with contact lenses, the visual acuity was 0.8-0.9p in both eyes.

The presented case showed that adequate functional and surgical treatment led to a good morphological outcome with improved visual acuity in a patient with congenital nystagmus and a compensatory head posture even in adulthood.