bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
E-CITIZENSHIP: THE DIGITAL CITIES PROGRAM, A TOOL FOR A NEW MODEL OF CITIZENSHIP IN BRAZIL
Authors: Barros Manoel Joaquim F. de , Melo Paulo , Lefrançois Denise A
Published: July 2022

The main objective of this study is to discuss, from a contemporary perspective, how public policies which introduced the concept of digital cities have giving new meanings for the model of citizenship in Brazil and at the same time being an introduction to smart cities projects in near future. What this research is trying to demonstrate is how the digital cities program and its deployments can be a trigger to a new citizenship model in the country. The start point of this study was the concept of citizenship in the context of the dynamics of digital cities. The methodological path followed by the researchers was a qualitative exploratory and bibliographical approach, which begin with the state of art of various aspects of citizenship within the perspective of the public policy that implemented the digital cities program. As a result, it was observed that when there is a massive penetration of digital technologies in the society, in particular in the public sector management, the implementation of citizenship occurs more easily; however, there is still a large portion of the population that remains outside of this process, no longer because of difficulties to have access to internet, which was a limiting factor in the past, but for not understanding the mechanisms of participation and interaction, the new possibilities of  internet access nor the importance of using information, what may configure a case of digital illiteracy.
RETENTION OF IDENTIFIED PROFESSIONALS AS POTENTIAL SUCCESSORS
Authors: Dutra Tatiana Almendra , Trevisan Leonardo Nelmi , Veloso Elza Fátima Rosa , Santos Lucas
Published: July 2022

The implementation of the succession process as a strategy of mapping, development and retention of talent is gaining space in organizations. This article aimed to verify whether organizations have a structured process for retaining professionals identified as potential successors and whether there is differentiation according to the level of maturity of the succession process. A sample of companies seeking to differentiate themselves in terms of people management, consisting of 396 companies, was analyzed. For analysis, the Phi coefficient was used, and the survey results showed that a small number of organizations have a process of retaining professionals identified as potential successors, and that organizations that are more mature with respect to their succession process are more likely to work on retaining their talents in a structured manner, and the aspects that lead to most voluntary dismissals of professionals in the organizations surveyed are linked to compensation, career and development actions.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND COMPETITIVE STRATEGY: A RESEARCH ON THE BANKING SEGMENT
Authors: Torretta Ivan Luis Agnelli , Santos Neusa M. Bastos F. dos , Fukunaga Fernando , Nunes Danilo
Published: July 2022

This article investigated the organizational culture and competitive strategy style a financial institution uses. The result of this research reproduced the hypothesis of a relationship, which was proposed on the theoretical reference, and illustrated the cultural type perceived as hierarchical, characterized by a focus on the internal environment and an appreciation for stability. The defensive competitive strategy was identified, marked by conservatism and strong control mechanisms. The group cultural type was identified as desired. The group type is based on appreciating the bonds established by its members. This would correspond to the reactive strategy described in cases of strategy absence, where the promotion of strategical actions would only take place in face of concrete threats from competitors. The theoretical reference that confirms the cultural types is Quinn and Rohrbaugh’s model (1983), which allows for a comparative cultural study based on the main predominant values in the company. To analyze the competitive strategy, Miles and Snow’s model (2003) was used. This model typifies competitive strategy into four configurations, according to determined corporate behaviors that are present in the organization. In order to relate cultural typology and measured competitive strategy, the association proposed by Quinn and McGrath (1985) was used.
IMPACT OF BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF MEMBER COUNTRIES IN ASIA
Authors: O. Oppong Emmanuel
Published: July 2022

The study sought to answer the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on the economic growth of Asian countries and how its growth affects various economic sectors of Asian countries. One of the significant contributions of this paper is that it highlights factors in Asian countries that account for the successful implementation of the Belt and Road initiative. The findings of this study are to serve as a guideline for firms, individuals, government, or any other entity willing to invest in Asian countries along the Belt and Road Initiative. Similarly, the study focused on identifying critical sectors of the host nation’s economy that are being impacted significantly by the Belt and Road initiative in Asia. The findings of the study are to serve as a guide to governments, corporate entities, and all stakeholders in Asia the most likely sectors of their economy likely to be impacted significantly by the Belt and Road Initiative. On economic growth it was realized that BRI from mainland China has a significant positive effect on the GDP growth rate of Asia. However, BRI showed no direct significant effect on the various economic sectors, previous year’s GDP growth rate has a significant positive effect on agriculture growth rate, manufacturing growth rate, services growth rate and external balance of trade growth rate indicating that there is a significant spillover from GDP growth rate as a result of BRI to other sectors of the economy.
TRAJETÓRIA NATURAL DA INOVAÇÃO SUSTENTÁVEL NO BRASIL
Authors: Toledo Ana Graziele Lourenço , De Campos Leonardo Augusto
Published: July 2022

A trajetória natural identifica a direção percorrida pela inovação tecnológica que é influenciada por distintos fatores. No caso da inovação sustentável, não há estudos que analisem esta dimensão no contexto brasileiro e, desta forma, este estudo busca identificar as trajetórias naturais deste tipo de inovação a partir da base de patentes do Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial. Foram analisados dados entre 2012 e 2017 que consideraram a relação entre patentes, produto interno bruto, regulação, políticas públicas, sistema educacional, mercado, paradigmas tecnológicos e catching-up. Identificou-se que mesmo em inovações caracterizadas como produtos específicos e que, portanto, tendem a exibir trajetórias tecnológicas distintas, as inovações registradas como patentes no Brasil, possuem trajetórias naturais semelhantes, ou seja, demonstram a utilização do mesmo conjunto de práticas, conhecimentos e experiências para serem produzidas. Neste sentido, o estudo abre possibilidades para se relacionar as trajetórias tecnológicas das patentes concedidas no país com o incrementalismo ou radicalismo na natureza das inovações que resultaram nos produtos ou processos analisados.
ESTIMATION OF THE SHARE OF INNOVATIVE GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES BY RUSSIAN REGIONS AND TYPES OF ACTIVITY
Authors: Pinkovetskaia Iuliia
Published: July 2022

Innovative activity of companies provides one of the most important directions of development of modern national economies. The purpose of our research is to assess the specific weights of the production volumes of goods, works, and services classified as innovative in the total production volumes of all organizations located in each of the regions of Russia, as well as those specializing in various types of economic activities. The study was based on official statistical information for all 82 regions of Russia and 45 types of economic activity. Economic and mathematical models describing the share of innovative goods, works, and services in total production volumes by region and industry have been developed. It is proved that the average share of innovative products for the period under review was about 5% of all manufactured products. It is shown that the values of the indicators were significantly differentiated by region and industry. The regions and types of economic activity with the maximum and minimum values of the share of innovative products are identified.
Non-Linear Export Instability and Economic Growth: A case of Pakistan
Authors: Arshed Noman , Naushahi Muhammad Mudassar , Saeed Muhammad Ibrahim
Published: July 2022

Exports are considered the driver of economic growth by making the balance of payments favourable through foreign exchange earnings. Export instability refers to the uncertainty about export earnings in the economy. These uncertainties bring a significant impact on the economic behaviour, investment ability and, in turn, hurt economic growth. The focus of the study is to probe the impact of export instability on economic growth in Pakistan.
Design/methodology/approach: Time series data is used from 1980-2019. Non-linear ARDL technique is applied for short run and long run results.
Findings: It concludes that economic growth in Pakistan is positively related to gross fixed capital formation and labour force, whereas it is negatively related to the consumer price index. While export instability follows an inverted U shape. Hence policymakers need to form a threshold within which the export instability is favourable.
Originality/value: This study is instrumental in exploring the non linear effect of export instability on economic growth which is helpful in determining the upper and lower limit of export volume deviations beyond which growth may hamper
prática on-line de língua inglesa vivenciada como uma prática social
Authors: Costa Solange Lopes Vinagre
Published: July 2022

Sabe-se que a expansão da comunicação via Internet alterou as formas de interação social (CASTELLS, 2003) e que o uso de tecnologia digital pode ou não trazer contribuições para a educação já que a tecnologia em si é neutra (COPE; KALANTZIS, 2017). Compreendendo a importância de potencializar o uso de tecnologia e de promover práticas de inglês que possam ser vivenciadas como práticas sociais, este artigo visa apresentar uma alternativa de design, o Design Educacional Complexo (FREIRE, 2013), descrever elementos de uma oficina desenvolvida e realizada segundo esse design e trazer algumas das percepções dos participantes da pesquisa.
Further reflections on Peirce’s Scotism
Authors: Raposa Michael
Published: July 2022

This article explores the various ways in which Charles Peirce adapted some of John Duns Scotus’s ideas for his own philosophical purposes. Extending beyond the much-explored territory defined by Peirce’s and Scotus’s common embrace of scholastic realism, the purpose here is to identify and explore a variety of ways in which Peirce’s thought may have been shaped by Scotus’s conclusions. Peirce’s Scotism can be discerned in the careful examination of a diversity of topics: the pragmatic consequences of a commitment to realism, semiosis conceived as an essentially ordered process, abduction as form of abstraction, and the essentially practical nature of theological inquiry are the particular topics emphasized here. In each instance, there is clear evidence that Scotus’s original conceptions have been creatively transformed within the context of Peirce’s philosophy.
KRIMINALISASI FENOMENA PENYIMPANGAN SOSIAL KUMPUL KEBO (SAMENLAVEN) DALAM PERSPEKTIF HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Danardana A , Setyawan Vincentius Patria
Published: July 2022

The public's reaction to the act of social deviation, gathering together often reaps various negative responses and tends to be vigilante (eigenrichting). Based on this, it is necessary that the act of gathering together is categorized as a crime through a criminalization policy. The Draft Criminal Code has listed this act as a crime of decency, but in its formulation it needs to be re-examined regarding its impact on society. This study aims to provide an analysis of the extent to which the criminalization of gathering kebo brings social impacts to the community. This research is a normative legal research with a conceptual approach. The data collection technique was carried out by literature study, namely studying primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. The analysis used in this research is prescriptive, to find out what should be done to answer the legal issues raised in this paper. The result of this research is that the criminalization of the act of gathering together needs to consider the social aspects of society.
Sustainable Built-Environment: Appraisal of the Effects of Environmental Degradation and Construction Hazards Nigeria
Authors: Atamewan Eugene
Published: July 2022

Environmental challenges including degradation and construction hazards have been on the increase in Nigeria particularly in Niger Delta States resulting from continuous oil exploration and construction activities in the quest for economic growth and development. Thus, increased urbanization and industrialization has led to environmental degradation with its attendant effects on both humans and ecology of the Nigerian environment which is unsustainable. This paper critically examined the effects of environmental degradation and construction hazards on the built environment in Nigeria. Methodology of study include the use of structured questionnaires distributed to stakeholders in the environment namely environmental scientists, Surveyors, Engineers, Architects, project managers and farmers selected from Niger Delta States of Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers using purposive random technique. The 145 completed questionnaires were analysed using the Relative Importance Index (R.I.I.). Findings showed that several effects of environmental degradation and construction hazards abound, but categorized into 14 namely; health & safety impairment; local issues (noise, odour, vibration); accident & fire outbreaks; loss of genetic resources; landscape alteration; climate change/emissions; poverty on communities; loss of farming/fishing jobs; bio-diversity loss; distortion of ecosystem; flooding/erosion; pollution (air, land, water); dust & waste generation and traffic & visual issues. The study recommended sustainable construction techniques, enforcement of environmental protection policies for sustainable built environment in Nigeria.
The Identification of Content Knowledge Tutors Possess During Chemistry Lessons in the Implementation of Gender Responsive Pedagogy: A Case Study
Authors: Boachie Solomon
Published: July 2022

The content knowledge tutors possess during chemistry sessions in the implementation of gender-responsive pedagogy was identified in this study. Eighteen (18) research participants made up the study's population. The study employed non-probability sampling approaches. For the study, quota sampling and a purposive sampling approach were used. Two (2) chemistry tutors and a vice-principal of the college were chosen using a purposeful sampling approach. Twenty percent (20%) of 38 females and twenty percent (20%) of 34 males were chosen for the study using quota sampling. The major data-gathering instruments were a self-constructed interview guide and structured observation checklists. Thematic content analysis was used to examine the qualitative data. The paper finds that St. Ambrose College of Education instructors displayed knowledge and awareness of gender pedagogy during chemistry sessions based on the findings. In many ways, this conclusion has policy implications. Gender-responsive pedagogy, for example, should be encouraged across the curriculum in all subject areas to expand its practice among teachers at the College. Mentors and Tutors should be mandated to apply gender-responsive pedagogy in their teaching in the continuous capacity-building programme organised by the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education, by consciously including its application in the basic school and Colleges of Education curriculum.
Assessment of Competencies in Technology Operation and Concepts among Teachers in a Philippine State University
Authors: Batan Michael B. , Treceñe Jasten K. D. , Delos Santos Jessie R. N. , Paler Ramelito R.
Published: July 2022

Being prepared to use technology and knowing how that technology can support student learning have become integral skills in every teacher’s professional repertoire. This study aimed to assess the level of information and communications technology competencies of teachers in higher education, particularly in the technology operations and concepts skills. The study utilized the descriptive design which involved a questionnaire adopted from the National ICT Competency Standard for Teachers. Using the sample size estimation formula for a finite population, 104 teachers in a state university in the Philippines were considered respondents of the study. Responses from the questionnaires were directly encoded and analyzed using the Microsoft Excel application using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentage, and mean. Based on the results, teachers reported a basic competency in understanding and the effective use of the internet and network applications and resources. Also, teachers show a basic competency level in demonstrating knowledge and skills in information and data management. Moreover, teachers reported being proficient in demonstrating knowledge and skills in basic computer operation and other information devices, including basic troubleshooting and maintenance and the use of office and teaching productivity tools. Training can be provided to teachers on technology operations and concepts to further advance their skills and competence which can be applied in their teaching and learning process.
Preliminary Design of Organic Rankine Cycle using Solar Thermal in Hungary
Authors: Permana Diki I. , Rusirawan Dani , Farkas Istvan
Published: July 2022

Renewable energy sources have grown in popularity in a variety of applications over the last century, particularly in solar power generation. Exploiting solar energy in low-medium temperature systems via the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is a prospective idea for producing clean energy in remote areas at a low cost. The amount of solar energy available in Hungary is sufficient to power the ORC system. In this study, a parabolic through collector (PTC) solar collector is used to convert solar thermal energy into a heat stream that is used to boil the working fluid of R134a, which was chosen as a good ORC working fluid because it has a low boiling point as well as a low ODP and GWP value. Many recent studies have studied solar-ORC both from a theoretical and experimental point of view in various areas, especially in design system. In this study, the preliminary design that overcomes the need for solar-ORC, including an analysis of energy, the efficiency of the system, and turboexpander characteristics using different pinch temperatures (10 °C and 5 °C) will be elaborated. The weather data in June is used for initial data input, for calculations in the PTC solar collector. The result shows that the ORC system with 5 °C has a better result   in view of the energy from the turbine and the thermal efficiency, compared to the ORC system with 10 °C.
Remediation of Lead-Contaminated Soil by Using Saponin Derived from Sapindus Mukorossi
Authors: Masson Grace , Ugwu Elijah C. , Martínez-Villegas Nadia , Sen Gupta Bhaskar
Published: July 2022

Lead (Pb) contamination in soils is a major global concern for both humans and the environment. Saponin, a plant-based based and environment-friendly surfactant was used for remediation of Pb-spiked garden soil to test its effectiveness and suitability for Pb removal. A Box-Behnken design was designed to optimise the washing conditions using the following variables: soil type (100% topsoil; 50% topsoil/50% sand; 20% topsoil/ 80% sand); pH of the washing solution (2; 3.5; 5); and saponin concentration (1%; 3%; 5%). The results showed that optimum removal efficiency of 58.69% was achieved with saponin, while distilled water removed 3.92% Pb in a single wash. Saponin was found to be statistically more effective than distilled water (P< 0.05); an optimum pH of 3.5 significantly increased Pb removal efficiency (P<0.05). The washing process was found to cause slight surface erosion and weathering of the soil grains.
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression (PAD) on COVID-19
Authors: Darmayasa I. Made , Sumarda I. Ketut , Kusuma Wardani Ida Ayu , Sri Diniari Ni Ketut
Published: July 2022

Pregnancy is a complex and dynamic experience where women undergo significant physiological and psychological changes. These changes can cause an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in perinatal women. Depression usually starts during pregnancy or gets worse after delivery. These changes and uncertainties can cause fear, anxiety, and depression symptoms in women who may have experienced perinatal anxiety and depression, even in women with low risk. The fear of infectious disease or the potential effect that may harm the fetus or the newborn baby will cause harm and depression in this population. Four pregnant and postpartum women diagnosed with COVID-19 in this case series experienced perinatal anxiety and depression, major depression, and adjustment disorder with mixed reactions of anxiety and depression. Patients are given pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy. The pharmacological therapy was antidepressants and anti-anxiety, while the non-pharmacological therapy was given as supportive psychotherapy, relaxation therapy, and family psychoeducation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, psychotherapy was carried out using the telehealth method.
Term Pregnancy Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Receiving Antiretroviral Threapy as A Risk Factor for Low Expression of Mitochondiral Deoxyribose-Nucleic Acid in Placenta
Authors: Mahendrata Prayascita , Artana Putra I Wayan , A. Suwardewa Tjok. G. , Budiana I Nyoman Gede , Mahendra I Nyoman Bayu , Darmayasa I Made
Published: July 2022

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) given to pregnant women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has the effect of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) depletion through several steps, either directly or indirectly. This decrease may trigger the occurrence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial toxicity which are characterized by energy insufficiency, cell dysfunction, and maternal and placental apoptosis. This study aimed to determine whether term pregnant women with HIV infection receiving antiretroviral therapy are risk factors for low mtDNA expression in the placenta. This cross-sectional analytic study was conducted at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar and affiliation hospitals. Inclusion samples were termed pregnant women with HIV (+) who received ART ≥ 6 months as a risk group and pregnant women with HIV (-) as a non-risk group. Expression of mtDNA was assessed by real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR) examination of placental samples. The estimated relative amount of mtDNA was calculated by dividing the number of mtDNA to the number of nDNA, as a reference. The cut-off value of mtDNA expression was determined by plotting a Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curve. The results of the analysis found that pregnant women with HIV who received ART≥6 months had a prevalence of low mtDNA expression by 2.83 times higher than pregnant women without HIV (95% confidence interval = 1.42 – 5.67; p-value = 0.000). The conclusion of this study is that term pregnant women with HIV infection who receive ART is a risk factor for low mtRNA expression in the placental.
Diagnosis of Jinn Possession amongst Non-Muslims with Mental Disorders Using Jinn Possession Scale
Authors: Rahman Hamidi Abdul , Ridzwan Zaharom , Saludin Mohd Rosli , Hussin Supyan
Published: July 2022

The belief in spirit, demon or jinn possession is present in many cultures, and even ICD-11 has a description for “Trance and possession disorder”. Mental disorders and jinn possession have overlapping symptoms, resulting in different diagnoses. Three non-Muslims with mental disorders were used as case studies, and they were diagnosed as having jinn possession using a newly developed jinn possession scale. The scale was initially developed for diagnosing jinn possession amongst Muslims. The diagnoses were also confirmed using ruqyah, a popular method for diagnosing jinn possession. A multi-psyche model of jinn possession helps explain the “feeling suicidal” symptom in two subjects. The symptom resulted from the inter-psyche conflict between the human psyche and the jinn psyche. With cases of mental disorders on the rise, it is recommended that patients with mental disorders are screened for jinn possession. Complementary therapy for the treatment of jinn possession in association with modern medicine can bring better therapeutic outcomes in treating mental disorders.
Use of Alternative Indicator Organisms for The Microbiological Assay of Four Antibiotics Commonly Sold in Uyo, Nigeria
Authors: Nwosu Chibuzor Nneamaka , Udobi Chinweizu Ejikeme , Onele Darlington Ugochukwu , Asuquo Gideon Ememobong
Published: July 2022

Background: The accurate measurement of antibiotics potency is essential for quality checks, and microbiological assays have been used extensively for this purpose. Unfortunately, in most places especially in the developing countries, the indicator organisms recommended for these assays are difficult to obtain as there are no culture collection centers that keep them. Alternative indicator organisms which will meet the specifications of the reference books were therefore sought for and used in the microbiological assay of some commonly used antibiotics. Pure powders of four commonly used antibiotics to be assayed were obtained and confirmed using the Fourier infrared spectroscopy. Nine strains of organisms which are Escherichia coli WG5, Enterococcus duranss ATCC 11576 and Staphylococcus aureus NCTC6571, Pseudomonas aersuginosa ATCC 27853, Enterococcus gallinarium ATCC 49573, Enterococcus faecium ATCC 49185, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia ATCC 13637, Aeromonas hydrophilia ATCC 7966 and Listeria monocytogenes were randomly selected and screened for their suitability to be used based on their susceptibility to the antibiotics to be assayed, growth characteristics, linearity on a dose response curve and pathogenicity. Selected organisms were eventually used as indicator organisms in the microbiological assay of different brands of Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Tetracycline and Erythromycin obtained in Uyo, Nigeria using the 6x6(3+3) Latin square design on assay plates.
Results: Results obtained confirmed the standard antibiotic powders and showed that Staphylococcus aureus NCTC6571 could be used to assay Amoxicillin while Enterococcus durans ATCC 11576 and Escherichia coli WG5 could be used to assay Erythromycin, Ampicillin. and Tetracycline Results further showed that the antibiotics assayed had percentage potency of between 104 and168%. All assayed products were within acceptable limits confirming all the antibiotics assayed to be of good quality, except the amoxicillin capsule which exceeded the percentage potency limit allowed.
Conclusion: It is concluded that alternative indicator organisms that meet the specifications of reference books can be used for the microbiological assay of antibiotics in the absence of those recommended.
Correlation Between B Group Streptococcus Infection in Vagina and Maternal Serum Procalcitonin Level with Preterm Delivery
Authors: Agung Suwardewa Tjokorda Gde , Sanjaya I Nyoman Hariyasa , Suardika Anom , Surya I Gede Ngurah Harry Wijaya , Marta Kadek Fajar , Indrawan I Gede Suputra
Published: July 2022

Preterm delivery is one of the biggest contributors to neonatal death because the organ systems in premature babies are not yet fully developed. The cause of preterm labor is multifactorial, one of which is complex inflammation due to Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacterial infection. Maternal serum procalcitonin is a prohormone involved in the inflammatory process, and specifically as a marker of bacterial infection. This study time to determine the relationship between vaginal GBS bacterial infection and high maternal serum procalcitonin levels in preterm labor. This study used a cross-sectional method. Samples were 31 pregnant women who came to the Obstetrics ER at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar with a diagnosis of preterm delivery that met the inclusion criteria. Vaginal mucus samples were examined at the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory of Sanglah Hospital and procalcitonin samples were examined at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory of Sanglah Hospital. Descriptive and analytical analysis was performed on the data obtained. There were 7 positive GBS results (22.5%) and 24 negative GBS results (77.5%). The results of high procalcitonin obtained 12 (38.7%) while the normal 19 (61.3%). In the Chi-Square test, the PR value was 3.4 (95% CI: 1.61-7.30) with p value = 0.004. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between GBS infection and serum procalcitonin levels, where positive GBS infection is a risk factor that increases the occurrence of high serum procalcitonin levels in preterm labor.
Revival of Fallen Women in Coelho’s The Witch of Portobello
Authors: Shrivastwa Bimal K.
Published: July 2022

The research article aims to explore the attempt of the so-called ‘fallen women’, the socially excluded women, to revive their status in Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Witch of Portobello. The principal objective of this research is to analyze how Athena, the protagonist of the novel, exposes the female face of God in a male-dominated society, and to investigate how Athena’s relentless struggle throughout her life paves the way for rebuilding the female identity. In addition to the close reading of the text, The Witch of, through the explorative, analytical method, the research tool used to conduct this research is feminist criticism, within the conceptual frameworks of such revolutionary French feminists as Sheila Ruth, Luce Irigary and so forth. The working hypothesis is that Athena practices witchcraft to express the outrage of the whole women community who have been bearing the repression from centuries. She becomes able to prove that women are not witches but sources of creation, and hence they are equivalent to god. The chief finding is that the portrayal of Athena’s character and her struggle in The Witch of Portobello can be taken as a female’s effort to create equal status in patriarchal society avoiding the tag of witch. It is expected that researchers willing to explore Coelho further from feminist or other perspectives can take the paper as a useful reference.
Kolakowski: How’s the Ontology of Literature? The Tragic Meaning of "Fairy Tales"
Authors: Deng Shiqian
Published: July 2022

As a philosopher and thinker, Kolakowski's literary creation practice in the 1960s had a profound meaning of exploration. He hoped to achieve two goals in the Lailonia world he created: one is to show the modern alienation and the absurdity of the world in his vision, and the second is to seek the resolutions of human spiritual liberation: not only philosophical criticism but also laughter and humor are important elements of it.
Critical Perspective on Communalism and Casteism in Nepal
Authors: Verma Rakhi
Published: July 2022

This paper attempts to deal with the contemporary social issues of Nepal, particularly, communalism, and casteism from the critical perspectives propounded by the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory, namely, Max Horkheimer in “Traditional and Critical Theory” (1937) and Herbert Marcuse in “Critical Theory” (1968). Its main objective is to challenge the ways communalism, casteism, and even the feminine issues are described as ideologies that seek to divide people from their society and their value systems. The theoretical tool used for it is the analytical approach to the critical theories of Horkheimer and Marcuse. Casteism and communalism have been the principal cause of social discrimination in Nepal. The chief finding of the study is that the so-called untouchable people of Nepal suffer from their livelihood problems and identity problems because of the majority’s indifference toward them. The significance of the research lies in the attempt to reconstruct the identity of Dalits, untouchables, and exploited women in relation to the constitutional provisions of inclusion in Nepal. It is believed that this paper stands as a reference to the scholars interested to research the topic further.
Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Foods of Animal Origin: Study from Assam, A North-Eastern State of India
Authors: Deka Animesh , Hazarika Rezibuddin A. , Barua Achinta G. , Saikia Girindra K. , Borah Probodh , Shakuntala Ingudam , Roychoudhury Parimal , Bora Durlav P.
Published: July 2022

Listeriosis is an important emerging bacterial food-borne zoonotic disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes.  During the last two decades, the organism has been implicated in several food-borne disease outbreaks making it a serious public health hazard. The pathogenic strains of Listeria can cause severe illness in man after the ingestion of contaminated food products, especially the refrigerated foods of animal origin. In India, very few studies have been carried out in respect to the occurrence and incidence of L. monocytogenes. Assam, one of the eight states of Northeastern India, where approximately 79.0 percent of the total population are non-vegetarians. Chicken meat, pork, chevon and beef are exclusively taken as regular food items throughout the state. The present study describes about isolation, identification and molecular characterization of L.monocytogens from different foods of animal origin from Assam, India. A total of 750 different meat (chicken, chevon, pork and beef) and milk and their products (curd and paneer) samples were collected and analyzed for presence of Listeria. Isolation of L. monocytogenes was done from different food samples of animal origin by using selective enrichment method. PCR was employed for confirmation of the suspected cultures of Listeria targeting prsand16SrRNAgene. Upon confirmation, the isolates were further characterized based on 16S rRNA gene and phylogenetic analysis was performed. Of 750 samples, 48 (6.4%) samples were found positive. The highest rate of isolation of Listeria spp. was recorded in raw milk (8.95%) followed by curd (6.58%), chevon (5.36%), chicken (5.74%), pork (5.98%) and beef (3.75%).  Molecular characterization of the isolates based on 16S rRNA gene of L.monocytogens isolated from foods of animal origin from Assam with that of other sequences reported from different parts of the world revealed that all the isolates of the present study are clustered along with other L.monocytogens isolates reported from different parts of the world, however, showing more closely related to isolates reported from China.
Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Penjualan, Perputaran Persediaan, Dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Profitabilitas Perusahaan Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Kasus Pada Sub Sektor Ritel Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia)
Authors: Syofyan Rita , Ibrahim Aliffi
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of sales growth, inventory turnover and company size on profitability in retail sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020. The population in this study are retail sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling technique. Based on the criteria that have been set there are 23 companies. The type of data used is secondary data taken by accessing the website www.idx.co.id. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the variables that partially affect profitability are sales growth with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, inventory turnover variable has no effect on profitability with a significance value of 0.693 > 0.05 and firm size variable has no effect on profitability. with a significance value of 0.085 > 0.05. Meanwhile, for simultaneous testing of the variables of sales growth, inventory turnover and company size affect profitability with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. The magnitude of the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable is 41.2%.Keywords : sales growth, inventory turnover, company size, profitability
ŞİİRLE HAYAT, ŞİİR GİBİ HAYAT
Authors: Öztoprak Nihat
Published: July 2022

Türk insanı doğumundan ölümüne kadar hayatını şiirle yaşamaktadır. Yeni doğan bir çocuk hayata ana şiirleri sayılabilecek ninnileri dinleyerek başlar. Sonra sokakta oynarken çocukça şiirler, tekerlemeler söyler. Ablalarından ve abilerinden manzum bilmeceler, dede ve ninelerinden mâniler, mevlitler, ilahiler, tevhitler, dualar dinleyerek büyür. Her yıl idrak ettiği ramazanda iftarda ve sahurda davulcu mânileriyle, şiir tadında kafiyeli dualarla, teravihlerde ilahilerle, teravih sonrası bazen sahura kadar karagöz Hacivat ve hayal oyunlarından nice türkü, şarkı, mâni öğrenerek yetişir. Geleneğe sahip çıkan ailelerde doğum, hacca gitme, sakal bırakma, askere gitme, düğün, ölüm vs. her türlü başlangıçlarda manzum tarih düşürme ve levhalara şiir yazma âdeti hâlâ devam etmektedir. Bu alışkanlıklar bir yandan devam ederken hayatın değişmesi, teknolojinin gelişmesiyle telefonla, e-postayla mesaj yazma, duvarlara yazı yazma şeklinde giren yeni alışkanlıklarımız da şiir kültürüyle birleştirilmiştir. Bayram, kandil, Cuma vb. mesajlarda şiir yazmak veya şiir tadında mısra ve cümleler yazmak alışkanlıklar arasına girmiştir. Bu arada Türk insanı Yûnus başta olmak üzere şairlerin şiirlerinden istifade ederek hayatını düzenlemekte şiir gibi hayat yaşamaya gayret etmektedir. Günlük hayatında üzerinde durduğu her konuyu daha anlaşılır, daha ikna edici kılmak için beyitlerden örnekler getirmeye çalışır. Türk milletinin hayatına rehberlik eden her biri atasözü niteliği kazanmış bu berceste mısra ve beyitlerden binlercesi hâlâ dillerde dolaşmaktadır. Ninniyle başlayan şiirle hayat, ölünce mezar taşında ebedileşir. Atalarımız mezar taşına âyet ve hadislerin yanında ölümle ilgili veciz mısra ve beyitler nakşederlerdi. Tek bakinin Allah olduğunu, hayatın geçici olduğunu, her nefsin bir gün mutlaka ölümü tadacağını anlatan mezar taşı şiirleri Latin alfabesiyle günümüzde de gelenek olarak devam ettirilmektedir.

Bu makalede beşikten mezara kadar Türk insanının geçirdiği şiirle ve şiirce hayat, giriş bölümü ve onunla birlikte iki bölüm halinde ele alınarak ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Giriş bölümünde şiirin hususiyetleri ve insan - şiir ilişkisi, birinci bölümde hayatın şiirli safhaları, ikinci bölümde ise berceste şiirlerin hayatta kullanımı üzerinde durulmuştur.
CELAL BAYAR IN ÖZEL ARŞİVİNDEN RUMELİ HİSARI NIN 1953-1958 RESTORASYONU
Authors: Utkuluer Hülya
Published: July 2022

Bugünlerde restorasyonu süren Rumeli Hisarı’nın tarihindeki en büyük restorasyon projesi 1950’li yıllarda hayata geçirilmiştir. İstanbul’un fethiyle özdeşleşen bu tarihi yapının onarımı, 1940’lı yıllardan itibaren gündemde olsa da restore hazırlıkları ancak 1953 yılında başlamıştır. İstanbul’un fethinin 500. yıldönümünün kutlanacağı 1953 yılı için hazırlanan planlar, gerek II. Dünya Savaşı’nın tesiri, gerekse imar planındaki öncelikler dolayısıyla hayata geçirilememiştir. Türkiye’de 1950 yılında gerçekleşen iktidar değişikliğinden sonra, dönemin Cumhurbaşkanı Celal Bayar’ın, Rumeli Hisarı’nın restorasyonuna ayrı bir ilgi gösterdiği bilinmektedir. 1953-1958 yılları arasında süren restorasyondan sonra, Rumeli Hisarı 505. Fetih yıldönümünde yeni bir düzenleme ile ziyarete açılmıştır. Bu düzenlemelerle Hisar içinde bir Fatih Müzesi oluşturulmuş ve muhtelif müzelerden bu döneme ışık tutacak eserler getirilerek burada sergilenmiştir. Fatih Sultan Mehmet dönemine ait eserlerin ön plana çıkarıldığı bu yeni teşhirle Rumeli Hisarı’nın önemli bir turistik merkez haline geleceği düşünülmüştür. Celal Bayar Vakfı Arşivi’nde bulunan Rumeli Hisarı Dosyası restorasyonun detaylı şekilde planlandığını göstermektedir. Basına yansıyan örneklerse Cumhurbaşkanı Bayar’ın ilgisinin göstergesi niteliğindedir. Bu çalışmada Bayar’ın özel arşivinde yer alan dosyanın etrafında, Rumeli Hisarı’nın 1953-1958 yıllarına yayılan restorasyonunun kapsamı ve hazırlık süreci değerlendirilmektedir. Söz konusu dosya diğer bazı arşiv evrakı, basın kaynakları ve ikincil kaynaklarla zenginleştirilmiştir.
ŞEHNÂMECİ SEYYİD LOKMÂN IN TÛMÂR-I HÜMÂYÛN U VE BUNDAN ÜRETİLEN DİĞER YAZMALAR
Authors: Pazan İbrahim
Published: July 2022

Seyyid Lokmân b. Hüseyin, Osmanlı sarayındaki şehnâmecilik görevine II. Selim devrinde 977/1569’da başlamıştır. Asıl görevi olan şehnâme yazımını yerine getirirken aynı zamanda, Osmanlıların ortaya çıkışından itibaren geçmiş padişahlar zamanında vuku bulan olayların yazılmakta olduğu Tûmâr-ı Hümâyûn’a kaldığı yerden devam etmesi emredilmiştir. 7 yıl kadar sonra 1576’da, Tûmâr-ı Hümâyûn’un zeyli olarak yazdıklarını temize çektiği bir nüshayı Hoca Sâdeddin Efendi görerek beğenmiş ve bir nüsha da kendisi için talep etmiştir. Seyyid Lokmân tomarın nesebnâme bölümünü çıkartıp Osmanlı tarihiyle ilgili kendisinden önce yazılan bölümleri kısaltarak kendi yazdıklarıyla meydana getirdiği bu nüshaya Mücmelü’t-Tûmâr adını vermiştir. Müellif, 1583 yılında, nesebnâme bölümü de dâhil Tûmâr-ı Hümâyûn’un çok sayıda minyatürle bezenmiş kitap formundaki versiyonlarını hazırlatmış ve bu nüshaları Sultan III. Murad, Veziriazam Siyavuş Paşa ve Dârüssaâde Ağası Mehmed Ağa’ya sunmuştur. Tûmâr-ı Hümâyûn gibi Zübdetü’t-Tevârîh ismini taşıyan bu üç nüsha, sanat değeri yüksek göz alıcı minyatürleri sebebiyle, daha çok sanat tarihçilerinin dikkatini çekmiş ve bugüne kadar söz konusu yazmalar üzerine sadece bu bağlamda çalışmalar yapılmıştır. Dönemin önemli hadiselerini nerdeyse gün gün ayrıntılı bir şekilde tam bir vakayiname tarzıyla anlatan Osmanlı tarihi bölümü ise bazı çalışmalarda görülen birkaç atıf dışında gizli kalmıştır. Bu çalışmada, 26 sene süreyle sarayda görevli olması sebebiyle pek çok olaya bizzat şahitlik etmiş olan Seyyid Lokmân’ın kendi kaleminden çıkan ve Kanûnî’nin son yedi yılı ile II. Selim ve III. Murad dönemlerinin tamamını kapsayan, Osmanlı tarihinin 35 yıllık bu çok önemli bölümünün yer aldığı söz konusu altı adet yazma ayrıntılı şekilde tanıtılacaktır.
THE ACQUISITION OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE AS ONE IMPORTANT ASPECT OF CULTURE: HOW SHOULD COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE BE BUILT?
Authors: Saragih Willem
Published: July 2022

As the arts and the manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively, culture, which is realized in the way members of a community communicate through language and behavior, as the reflection of their minds, is an integral aspect of life to look into. One element of this is communicative competence. In order for people to succeed in their sharing anything being communicated, besides being able to produce the language in spoken or in written form accurately, they must also know which word and sentence pattern to use as well as its appropriate prosodic features.  This implies that in actual communication both linguistic competence and communicative competence are equally needed and they for a successful acquisition both aspects of communication should be taught simultaneously, with theory and examples. As the acquisition of communicative competence is a long process – similar to learning language, both of these crucial competences should be taught as the child start learning the language. This method of communicative competence is usually applied in Japan – a nation that puts loosing face as a loss of existence. Therefore, as a reflective value which can be gained by Indonesia from the practice of such things in that advanced country is that children in Indonesia should also be exposed to explanations and examples of communicative competence along with linguistic competence.   Key Words: communicative competence, acquisition, politeness, role and status
DEPORTATIONS OF GERMAN POPULATION FROM TRANSCARPATHIA IN 1944 – 1946 YEARS: CAUSES, COURSE, CONSEQUENCES
Authors: Mishchanyn Vasyl
Published: July 2022

The first German colonists in Transcarpathia appear in the twelfth and fifteenth centuries and the largest number of German settlers settled in various parts of the region in the XVIII – XIX centuries. They were mostly farmers, specialists for timber, timber industries, mining and salt deposits, representatives of the construction trades. It is estimated that before the Second World War there lived about 17 – 18 thousand of German colonists. But the fate of the German population of Transcarpathia changed dramatically on the final stage of World War II. Serious demographic changes begin in the country with the liberation of the Transcarpathia Red Army (on October 28, 1944) and by the adoption of the Manifesto on reunification of the Transcarpathian Ukraine SSR (on November 26, 1944). Already on November 24, 1944 arrived in the Transcarpathian Ukraine special representatives of the NKVD had a task to complete account of the entire German population aged 16 to 50 years. This contributed to the ruling People's Council of Transcarpathian Ukraine the confiscation of all property evicted Germans. The first wave of deportations continued in 1944 – 1945 years in terms of Transcarpathian Ukraine, which before signing the agreement on June 29, 1945 was legally a part of Czechoslovakia. Then 215 people were deported. The second wave of deportations took place in conditions of Zakarpattya Oblast (established on January 22, 1946) – component of the administrative unit of the USSR. According to the Resolution of the NKVD on January 15, 1946 about the mass deportation of Transcarpathia of German nationality, the subject to eviction were those, who "the most compromised themselves during the German occupation of Hungary." During 1946 two thousand Transcarpathian Germans were taken to Siberia.