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SYNTACTIC TRANSFORMATIONS IN TRANSLATING A SCIENCE ARTICLE
Authors: Mykhailenko O. O.
Published: November 2020

Publishing the research results in a science article with an international professional journal is an optimal way of sharing the information about newest discoveries in the world of science and technology. Not all scientists have a command of English sufficient for writing a science article, in compliance with high language requirements of leading scientific journals. So, the services of highly-qualified translators of scientific texts into English are in great request, and Ukraine is not an exception. Apart from the basic components of translator’s professional competence, especially important is the knowledge of norms of the modern English language scientific discourse. A translator of scientific texts is to have solid knowledge of grammar of source and target languages, regularities in rendering grammar forms and constructions, translation transformations. The largest number of grammar problems in translation is related to understanding the syntactic structure of sentences and a translator’s ability to make necessary transformations. Our research was aimed at analyzing the role of syntactic transformations in reaching the adequacy in English translation of Ukrainian language articles from scientometric journals. The analysis proved that the majority of syntactic transformations were used to bring the source text in conformity with the target language norms. The measure of translation transformations was generally adequate, though there were cases of non-use of syntactic transformations where they were necessary. Grammar literalism was also observed, due to translator’s insufficient understanding of the sentence structure, lack of knowledge of grammar peculiarities of the target language and translation solutions available for solving a particular translation problem. A translator of scientific texts should be particularly attentive to the syntax of the original sentence, analyse it properly, identify grammar phenomena that may cause translation problems and may need syntactic transformations, and build a translated sentence in accordance with the science language norms.
ADAPTAÇÃO E VALIDAÇÃO DO INVENTÁRIO DE RESOLUÇÃO DE PROBLEMAS SOCIAIS PARA ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Soares Adriana Benevides , Mourão Luciana , Monteiro Marcia Cristina
Published: November 2020

A resolução de problemas sociais é um processo cognitivo-comportamental em que o indivíduo aprende comportamentos efetivos, com maior chance de selecionar os mais eficazes e de avaliar e compreender as implicações de cada ação. Este estudo teve o objetivo de adaptar e validar o Inventário de Resolução de Problemas Sociais e avaliar a relação com a Escala de Modos de Enfrentamento. Participaram 600 estudantes em duas amostras: uma com 381 e outra com 219, de ambos os sexos, idades e cursos de graduação variados. Os resultados apontaram uma estrutura fatorial de três dimensões e 16 itens para a Escala de Resolução de Problemas para Universitários e uma associação positiva com a Escala de Modos de Enfrentamento. O estudo contribui para a identificação de perfis dos universitários brasileiros no processo de enfrentamento de problemas. Sugere-se que a escala seja aplicada em outras amostras, especialmente em estudantes com baixo rendimento escolar e histórico de evasão.
ESTILOS INTELECTUAIS, DESEMPENHO E ADAPTAÇÃO AO PLANEJAMENTO DE CARREIRA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Oliveira Katya Luciane de , Inácio Amanda Lays Monteiro
Published: November 2020

A presente pesquisa objetivou analisar os estilos intelectuais, o desempenho acadêmico e a adaptação ao planejamento de carreira de estudantes do ensino superior e averiguar se os estilos intelectuais podem prever essas variáveis. Participaram 316 universitários de três estados do Brasil (média de idade [MIdade] = 22,2; desvio padrão [DP] = 4,7) que responderam coletivamente ao Inventário de Estilos Intelectuais e à subescala Adaptação ao Planejamento de Carreira do Questionário de Adaptação Acadêmica do Ensino Superior. As médias de desempenho foram obtidas nas secretarias de graduação das universidades, somente dos alunos que consentiram informá-las. Os resultados indicaram a existência de correlações positivas e significativas entre as variáveis, bem como alguns dos estilos intelectuais da amostra pesquisada puderam prever a adaptação ao planejamento de carreira e o desempenho acadêmico. Também foi observado que a adaptação ao planejamento da carreira pode prever, em certa medida, o desempenho dos estudantes do ensino superior. Os resultados são discutidos em vias de suas implicações psicoeducacionais com base na literatura científica.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE ESTUDO E APRENDIZAGEM DE ESTUDANTES BRASILEIROS EM CURSOS DE FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Boruchovitch Evely , Góes Natália Moraes , Acee Taylor W. , Felicori Carolina Moreira
Published: November 2020

This investigation is part of a larger ongoing research carried out in interinstitutional exchange with several universities in Brazil, one in the United States, and one in Portugal. Its main objectives are to identify the study and learning strategies of Brazilian university students from a public educational institution in the state of São Paulo and to analyze them in relation to students’ sociodemographic and academic life variables. The study included 163 university students enrolled in teacher education programs. Data were collected with the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI – 3rd edition) – translated and adapted for use in Brazil – and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical procedures were employed for data analysis. Students responded to the survey on the Platform Autorregular developed for the research. Overall, students reported using a range of learning and study strategies, with LASSI scale means near the mid-point of the five-point response scale. Significant relationships were found between LASSI scales and sociodemographic and academic life variables. We hope that data gathered in the present study can contribute to increase knowledge about factors that promote self-regulated learning and empower students towards college success in Brazil.
O PERFIL DO PÓS-GRADUANDO COMO ELEMENTO PARA SE PENSAR A FORMAÇÃO DO DOCENTE EM ENGENHARIA
Authors: Da Mota Matos Mayara , Iaochite Roberto Tadeu
Published: November 2020

Por meio da aplicação on-line de um questionário sociodemográfico, realizou-se um estudo exploratório de natureza quantitativa cujos objetivos foram identificar e descrever o perfil de pós-graduandos em Engenharia visando a se conhecerem características pessoais e acadêmicas e relacioná-las com os processos de formação docente para o ensino superior realizados durante o curso. Participaram 340 pós-graduandos de instituições públicas do Sul e do Sudeste do país. Encontrou-se que mais da metade dos participantes tinha menos de 30 anos, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino e que, do total: a) 297 se graduaram em cursos de bacharelado; b) 45,6% não tinham qualquer tipo de experiência com a docência; e c) 85,9% pretendiam ser professores do ensino superior. Entende-se que os resultados encontrados subsidiam discussões sobre a preparação para a docência oferecida aos pós-graduandos, visto que o conhecimento sobre o perfil do discente pode ser utilizado para aproximar a realidade dos cursos às necessidades de seus alunos, com vistas à formação de docentes mais bem preparados.
O PAPEL DA ADAPTAÇÃO AO ENSINO SUPERIOR NA MOTIVAÇÃO PARA APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Ferraz Adriana Satico , Lima Thatiana Helena de , Dos Santos Acácia Aparecida Angeli
Published: November 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as relações entre a adaptação acadêmica e a motivação para aprendizagem (metas de realização), bem como as diferenças desses construtos quanto ao sexo, ao momento do curso e ao tipo de instituição de ensino. Participaram desta pesquisa 236 estudantes de universidades públicas e particulares (Midade = 23,61; desvio padrão [DP] = 5,499), sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (n = 176). Os estudantes responderam, por meio dos Formulários Google, ao Questionário de Adaptação Acadêmica ao Ensino Superior e à Escala de Motivação para Aprendizagem de Universitários. Os resultados indicaram relações em nível correlacional e preditivo entre a adaptação pessoal-emocional e o estudo com as metas de realização. Não houve diferenciação na adaptação acadêmica entre os sexos. Os estudantes das instituições privadas e os ingressantes eram mais adaptados ao estudo. As mulheres, os estudantes de universidades públicas e aqueles que estavam no meio do curso apresentaram um perfil motivacional pela meta performance-aproximação. Esses resultados podem ser utilizados na fundamentação de programas de intervenção para a promoção da adaptação acadêmica e para elevar a qualidade motivacional dos estudantes.
MUDANÇAS E PERSPECTIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR: ESTUDOS NO BRASIL E EM PORTUGAL
Authors: Marinho-Araujo Claisy M. , Almeida Leandro S.
Published: November 2020

A educação superior tem atraído o interesse de vários pesquisadores em âmbito mundial nas últimas décadas, especialmente a partir dos processos de democratização e inclusão, que têm apresentado maiores oportunidades de acesso dos cidadãos a níveis mais avançados de formação. Brasil e Portugal fazem parte desse cenário. Dadas as particularidades históricas e o contexto contemporâneo dos sistemas de ensino superior nesses países, será objetivo deste artigo, a partir de levantamento bibliográfico, apresentar reflexões acerca dos indicadores da expansão ocorrida no sistema de ensino superior no Brasil e em Portugal, nomeadamente as relações entre democratização, igualdade de acesso, equidade dos processos e resultados de efetiva inclusão. Acrescidas a esses pontos, as políticas de internacionalização que têm influenciado a inserção da educação superior em um contexto mundial cada vez mais complexo e competitivo serão igualmente objeto de reflexão.
Impact of In-situ Composting of Sugarcane Trashes on Soil Nutrients and Fertility
Authors: Kannan J.
Published: November 2020

Background: Sugarcane is one of the important commercial crops in India. Sugarcane trashes are considered as a problem to the farmers, because of the cost of labour for its disposal. Farmers wishes to compost in the field itself to reduce the cost. A field experiment was conducted for the in-situ composting of sugarcane trashes at the Sugarcane Research Station, Cuddalore. Methods: The sugarcane trashes have wide C:N ratio, which is not suitable for the microbial degradation. Hence, for the in-situ composting of sugarcane trashes, a combination of Rock phosphate: gypsum: urea in the ratio of 5:4:1 (named as SRS mixture) was added to narrow the C:N ratio. For the quick degradation, the microbial consortia namely Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Bio mineralizer, (TNAU Bio mineralizer) commercially available Effective Microbes (EM) solution and the cow dung slurry were compared. Result: During the degradation period, the pH was slightly reduced and subsequently increased to neutral; reduction in EC, organic carbon, Carbon: Nitrogen ratio and increase in the nitrogen content was also noted. Field soil analysis indicated increase in the primary nutrient content especially in the treatments with TNAU Bio mineralizer and commercial EM solution. For the in-situ composting of sugarcane trashes, SRS mixture 100 kg t-1 followed by TNAU bio mineralizer 2 kg t-1 may be applied immediately after the harvest of the canes.
Evaluation of Optimal Doses for Gamma Rays and Sodium Azide in Linseed Genotypes
Authors: Jahan Roshan , Malik Saima , Ansari Shazia Bi , Khan Samiullah
Published: November 2020

Background: Linseed is one of the most important medicinal plants grown for its various health benefits. The seeds of linseed contain a good and essential fatty acid profile that is omega-3 fatty acid/Alpha linolenic acid. It helps in the prevention of various disease including inflammation, cardiovascular problems, cancer, diabetes etc. Induced mutagenesis is an easy and cost effective technique to induce desired genetic variability, which either does not occur naturally or is not accessible to plant breeders. Genetic variability is enhanced by the influence of various chemical or physical mutagens. The usefulness of any mutagen relies not only on its efficiency but also on its effectiveness. Methods: Dry and healthy seeds of linseed (var. Padmini and IC0096650) were treated with different doses of gamma rays and sodium azide. The experiment was conducted during Rabi season of November 2016-March 2017. The selection of optimum doses of mutagens through the determination of LD50 values has been calculated on the basis of the seed germination as well as plant survival. Result: The present investigation reveals genotypic response of two linseed varieties towards different doses of gamma rays and sodium azide. Variety IC0096650 exhibited higher degree of sensitivity than variety Padmini with respect to the mutagens used. Results showed that 200Gy dose of gamma rays and 0.4% dose of sodium azide was the maximum non-lethal strength of the respective mutagen for the induction of the mutation in linseed genotypes.
Irrigation Scheduling through Drip/Surface Method: A Review on Growth, Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Water Productivity of Wheat
Authors: Malve Sachin Himmatrao , Saini Ashok , V Praveen Rao
Published: November 2020

Water is one of the most essential natural resource, which is often costly and limiting input particularly in arid and Semi-arid. Since water is the life line for accruing desired yield levels, its time of application, method of application and quantity applied levels besides saving water. Further, there is a need for judicious use of water to reap the maximum benefit from this limiting resource. Off late, amongst irrigation methods, drip irrigation plays a vital role in economizing irrigation water, higher water use efficiency and enhancing crop yield in water scarce areas. Many research findings also confirm considerable saving in irrigation water through adoption of precise irrigation method like drip irrigation. The response of wheat to surface check basin and drip irrigation is reviewed.
Analysis of Ewe Longevity and Lamb Survival in Teleorman Black Head Sheep
Authors: Pelmus Rodica Stefania , Grosu Horia , Rotar Mircea Cãtãlin , Gras Mihail Alexandru , Lazãr Cristina , Popa Florin
Published: November 2020

Background: The aim of this paper was to estimate the genetic parameters for the longevity of ewes and lamb survival at 30 days in a Teleorman Black Head Sheep population. Methods: Data was analysed with survival model. Result: Mean length of productive life of ewes was 673.16 days. The heritability for longevity was 0.097 and for lambs’ survival at 30 days was 0.098. The breeding value of the best sheep for longevity as productive life ranged from 0.081 months to 0.129 months and for the best lambs for survival at 30 days ranged from 0.041 days to 0.127 days. The results obtained in survival analysis are showing that the improvement of environmental conditions will increase longevity of ewes and survivability of lambs. Daily and careful monitoring of the health of sheep was performed. It was ensured administration of feed and water in a proper state of hygiene, a suckling and milking hygienic and a proper microclimate. Regarding the utility, longevity is a trait that is recommended to be used in local sheep breeding programs in Romania.
Determination of Antibiotics Residues in Milk Samples Collected in the Different Sites of Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Bhusal D. R. , Chhetri B. , Subedi J. R.
Published: November 2020

Background: Antibiotics are commonly used in animal husbandry for medicinal, prophylactic and growth promotion purposes. Method: The prevalence of three groups of antibiotics; namely Gentamycin, Streptomycin and sulfonamides was studied in fresh milk available in five different study areas; namely Budhanilkantha, Dharmasthali, Tokha, Nepaltar and Gaushala from Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. The milk samples (n=100) were collected from local dairy collection centers of Kathmandu valley. Qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis with rapid screening kits revealed that 6% (n=6) samples were positive for antibiotic residues in the fresh milk for gentamycin, streptomycin and sulfonamide groups. Total 5% milk samples contained unidentified antibiotics residues. Sulfonamides residues were found to be highest 3% (n=3) followed by gentamycin 2% (n=2) and streptomycin 1% (n=1) with no any milk sample with multiple residues. Total 2 samples were positive in Dharmasthali, 2 in Gaushala, 1 in Nepaltar, 1 in Tokha and no positive samples from Budhanilkantha area. There was no statistical significant difference between study areas and commonly used antibiotics residues in milk samples (P is greater than 0.05). Conclusion: The antibiotic residues were found above the maximum residue limits that presented serious threat to consumer health and raised a serious concern regarding the implementation and monitoring of international regulations.
Probiotic Attributes of Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51 Isolated from Yak Cottage Cheese and the Impact of Its Feeding on Growth, Immunity, Caecal Microbiology and Jejunal Histology in the Starter Phase of Broiler Birds
Authors: Yadav Ajit S. , . Geeta , Pradhan Suchismita , Rajoria Ravi , M Asok Kumar , M Gopi , Navani Naveen Kumar , Pathania Ranjana
Published: November 2020

Background: The discovery of antibiotics was a great success in control of the pathogenic infections in living beings. In addition, it also played a significant role in upliftment of the meat industry with their use as the growth promoters in the food animals including poultry. However, massive and incorrect use of antibiotics has resulted in the adverse outcome of antibiotic resistance over the years. In order to limit the antibiotic resistance at industry level itself, exploration of the possible alternatives such as probiotics is the need of the hour to replace the antibiotics in poultry industry without compromising the productivity. Hence, the present study was conducted to explore the effects of a novel probiotic bacterium, Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51 on the production performance of the broilers with an aim to replace the antibiotics in poultry production.
Methods: In the present study, a total of 128 broiler birds were grouped randomly into four treatment groups which were fed basal diet (BD) along with the different levels of L. fermentum NKN51,viz.,T1 (BD+107cfu/gm), T2(BD+106cfu/gm), T3 (BD+105cfu/gm) and T4 or control (BD only) for a period of 28 days so as to observe the effect of Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51 in the starter phase of the broiler birds in terms of growth, immunity, gut health and physiology.
Result: The result revealed that the group of broiler birds supplemented with Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51 at the level of 107cfu/gm of basal feed had significantly better growth performance, cell mediated and humoral immunity, gut health and jejunal histology in terms of villus height, VH:CD ratio and intestinal absorption capacity. Thus, Lactobacillus fermentum NKN51 was found as an ideal probiotic supplement exhibiting better potential in enhancing the efficiency of broiler birds in terms of improved productivity.
Electrolyte and Electrocardiogram Changes in Dehydrated Male Bovine Calves
Authors: Beg Yousuf Jamil , Ahmed Jafrin Ara , Nashiruddullah Nawab , Chakraborty Dibyendu
Published: November 2020

Background: Since many electrolytes are invariably lost in the diarrheal fluid, their serum alterations would have a profound bearing on the ECG.
Methods: The study was conducted on twelve diarrhoeic and dehydrated male bovine calves of 2-5 months of age. Electrocardiogram and some haemato-biochemical parameters were compared between dehydrated and hydrated animals after supportive treatment.
Result: Heart rate was found to be increased from 90.33 ± 9.71 bpm to 104.33 ± 9.03 bpm with considerable cardiac arrhythmias in dehydrated animals. Significantly (P less than 0.05) decreased QRS amplitudes and ST intervals were seen in dehydrated animals, whereas QRS durations were significantly increased. P waves were sometimes flattened or not visible, while T waves often were tall and peaked in diarrhoeic calves. No other significant changes in ECG parameters including cardiac axis were noticed. Non-significant increase in erythrocyte count and haematocrit associated with haemoconcentration was found. There was however a significant increase in lymphocyte and eosinophil count, together with increase in osmotic fragility in dehydrated animals. Electrolytes sodium and magnesium decreased significantly, while potassium increased amongst dehydrated calves. Based on observable ECG changes, alterations were indifferent from those of hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypomagnesemia. It is hoped that the present communication would be a helpful guide for the clinical veterinarian or those electrocardiographically monitoring supportive therapy of dehydrated animals.
Verification of Soybean Seed Coat Colour Specific Markers Reveals I Loci Specific Markers Capable for Distinguishing Genotypes Differing in Seed Coated Colour
Authors: Shingare R. B. , Chimote V. P. , Deshmukh M. P. , Bhor T. J. , Kale A. A.
Published: November 2020

Background: In soybean yellow seed coat is preferred in the market, however, colored ones are currently gaining attention because of their medicinal and nutritive values; besides. Hence it is essential to breed varieties with desired seed coat colour.
Methods: Twelve genotypes with six each having yellow and black seed coats were screened with fourteen primers linked to seed coat colour governing loci.
Result: Out of them twelve primers showed polymorphism. Monomorphism was observed with both T loci specific and two of the three R loci specific primers. However I locus specific primers i.e. SM303, SM305 and TR showed polymorphism shared by their seed coat color. SM303 amplified a 180 bp sized band in yellow seed coated genotypes and a 130 bp band in black seed coated genotypes. SM305 amplified dual bands with a 200bp band being monomorphic and an additional band (192-216 bp range) present in only yellow seed coated genotypes, of which a 208 bp band was shared by four yellow seed coated genotypes. Cold induced seed coat discoloration specific TR primer generated bands of different size ranges in yellow seed coated (336-344 bp) and black seed coated genotypes (300-320), of which a 340 bp band was shared by four yellow seed coated genotypes.
Induced Genetic Variability through Physical and Chemical Mutagens in M2 Generation of Greengram
Authors: Sarma Akashi , ,  , , , , Dhole V. J. , Bhattacharjee A. , Das P. , Sarma D. , Bordoloi D.
Published: November 2020

Uniform and healthy seeds of green gram cv. Pratap (SG-1) were treated with two mutagens, gamma rays (physical mutagen) and EMS (chemical mutagen) alone and in combination. The two hundred forty M1 progenies were laid in randomized block design with three replications during Kharif, 2017 to raise M2 generation. Analysis of variance discloses significant differences among the treatments for all the eight characters studied. It was observed that in general, the combination dose, i.e., 200 Gy+0.2% EMS gave superior results in almost all the yield attributing characteristics. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was recorded for seed yield per plant, which indicates the predominance of additive gene action. Number of pods per plant followed by pod length showed high significant positive correlation with seed yield per plant. The character number of pods per cluster had shown positive correlation with seed yield per plant, but path analysis revealed its negative direct effect on seed yield.
Enhanced Doula Support to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes Among African American Women With Disabilities
Authors: Horton Christan , Hall Susan
Published: November 2020

Aim

This article is a meta-analysis of studies examining the influence of doula support on birth outcomes among African American women with disabilities. While an estimated 11% of women in their childbearing years are impacted by some type of disability, mothers with disabilities are faced with risks during pregnancy. When risks in addition to maternal disability are present, mothers may encounter extra barriers that impede receipt of effective care.

Method

A meta-analysis of studies revealed women with disabilities are at risk for poor birth outcomes. Specifically, women of color living in poverty-stricken areas are at a greater risk for adverse birth outcomes.

Results

As a result of adverse experiences related to birth, mothers may experience levels of traumatic stress. To advocate for better pregnancy and birth outcomes, the intervention of doula support is emphasized.

Conclusion

There is a widely recognized need to promote better pregnancy outcomes among African American women to address disproportionate birth outcomes. Strategies to enhance doula support among African American women with disabilities are offered. Implications include future research surrounding the development of a training program for doulas specific to disability, trauma-informed care, and maternal mental health.
In This Issue—Confronting Racial and Other Health Disparities in Birth
Authors: Budin Wendy C.
Published: November 2020

In this column, the editor of The Journal of Perinatal Education discusses the importance of confronting racial and other health disparities in birth. The editor also describes the contents of this issue, which offer a broad range of resources, research, and inspiration for childbirth educators in their efforts to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth.
An Interview with Miriam Schcolnik: Reading, E-Reading and Writing and Their Assessment
Authors: Shaughnessy Michael F. Shaughnessy
Published: November 2020

Dr. Miriam Schcolnik (emerita) is the former Director of the Language Learning Center of the Division of Foreign Languages at Tel Aviv University. For three decades she coordinated and taught EAP (English for Academic Purposes) courses as well as a course in Technology in Language Teaching. She has developed many online learning environments, multimedia courseware packages, EFL textbooks, and teachers' resource books. Her research interests are e-reading and writing, and the use of digital tools to facilitate language learning and communication.
Effect of The Macro-Environment Factors On the Relationship Between Firm Resources and Export Performance of Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Kitonyi Samson , Kibera Francis , Gathungu James , Yabs John
Published: November 2020

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of macro-environmental factors on the relationship between firm resources and the export performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study was based on cross sectional research design. A total of 265 out of 853 firms formed the study sample. Data was collected via a structured questionnaire. The response rate was 89.1 percent. Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis (step wise bivariate and multiple regression) was used to achieve the study objective. A five percent level was preferred in testing significance of the coefficients. The findings revealed that macro-environmental factors significantly moderated the relationship between firm resources and the export performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya. For the firm to improve its export performance, the study recommends that firms have to take stock of firm specific resource endowments and respond to changes in the macro environment within which they operate. Also, exporting organizations must match firm innovativeness levels to external environmental conditions and internal capabilities and structures.
Adolescentsâ€™ Attitude towards Masturbation: Practical Study on a Sample of Senior High School Students in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana
Authors: Mintah Priscilla Commey , Amponsah Kwaku Darko , Adasi Grace Sintim , Amponsah Rosina Okyere
Published: November 2020

There are societal variations as to how masturbation is regarded because some societies regard it as a religious or cultural bizarre, while others tolerate it on biological grounds. This study employed a descriptive survey design to explore adolescents' attitudes towards masturbation in selected senior high schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana. The target population was formed by form two students in both schools. The total population for the second-year students in the boys' school was 509, while the second-year students in the girls' school were 496. Specifically, it was carried out in two single-sex Senior High Schools (SHS) in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Purposive sampling was employed to select single-sex schools in the metropolis, as they are noted for the practice of masturbation. Three hypotheses on masturbatory practices, attitudes toward masturbation and masturbatory practices and self-concept were formulated for the study. The results indicated that implicitly, both sexesâ€™ masturbatory practices are similar. Both sexes also have similar attitude towards masturbation; as well as the masturbatory practices and self-concept in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Similarly, it was found that the attitude of both sexes towards masturbation was characterised by ambivalence, as they regarded it to be an irreligious and bad practice, yet, they covertly practised it. It was recommended that stakeholders should give adolescents thorough sexual education without expressing their prejudices concerning masturbation. They should be made to understand that sexual urges are a natural part of their development that must, however, be controlled for moral and spiritual reasons.
Sustainable Operations Management Practices and Competitive Advantage of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Swalehe Rehema , Odock Stephen , Wainaina Gituro
Published: November 2020

Sustainable Operations Management refers to strategies, actions, and techniques that support operational policies in achieving environmental and economic objectives. This paper focuses on examining the effect of Sustainable Operations Management Practices on the competitive advantage of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Despite the importance of green innovation to green issues and success in the business, a review of studies revealed limited information in connection to the strategic role played by sustainable operations technologies. This paper adopted a positivist philosophy to the development of knowledge and used a cross-sectional survey research design. The population sample consisted of 903 manufacturing firms registered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. A sample size of 277 was calculated using Slovinâ€™s formula, and a sample of 300 was used to cater for non-response. Primary data was collected. Validity and reliability were also tested and finally, data was analyzed using covariance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that Sustainable Operations Management Practices have a significant influence on a firmâ€™s competitive advantage. The main conclusion was that Sustainable Operations Management Practices lead to minimized operating costs, enhanced satisfaction of employees, and environmental improvement leading to competitive advantage. The paper recommends the implementation of Sustainable Operations Management Practices by manufacturing firms since it comes with some advantages. The findings of the paper are relevant to the advancement of environmental policy and practices. It also adds knowledge by providing theoretical underpinning, conceptual and methodological references.
Does Cultural Diversity of Board of Directors Affect Corporate Environmental Performance? Evidence From the Energy Sector
Authors: Varrone Nicola , Dâ€™Angelo Eugenio , Gangi Francesco , Daniele Lucia Michela
Published: November 2020

This paper has a twofold objective. First, it intends to investigate if and how the cultural diversity of the board of directors affects the corporate environmental performance of energy firms. Second, it aims at verifying if the relationship between board cultural diversity and corporate environmental performance varies across different legal systems. To address this topic, panel data methodology was used on a sample of 153 firms operating in the energy sector, from 32 countries, over the period 2013-2018. The findings suggest that a higher boardâ€™s cultural heterogeneity positively affects corporate environmental performance. Moreover, the study reveals that this link is stronger among energy firms from civil law countries compared to energy firms from common law countries.
Illegal Oil Bunkering in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Challenge to Nigeriaâ€™s Development
Authors: Bodo Tombari , Gimah Batombari Gbidum , Seomoni Kemetonye Joy
Published: November 2020

Illegal oil bunkering is a regular activity in the Niger Delta region in Nigeria. Despite the huge financial cost on the part of the government and the multinational oil companies, the perpetrators of this business continue to expand their operations in the creeks. Illegal oil bunkering is now a booming business in the Niger Delta. It is believed to involve the different local militant groups in creeks, commodity traders, military personnel, international businessmen, and some indigenous oil servicing companies. The successes of illegal oil bunkering in Nigeria have been ascribed to both local and national interest as a result of the profits from this illegal oil business. This study critically examines the key actors of illegal oil bunkering; the root causes and consequences of illegal oil bunkering, and the solutions to the identified challenges.
Invarianza Factorial del Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ-M) en Hombres y Mujeres Universitarios Mexicanos
Authors: Hinojosa IvÃ¡n , RamÃ­rez Miguel Conchas , Vega Humberto Blanco , Ortiz Omar Ricardo , Zueck MarÃ­a del Carmen , Peinado JesÃºs Enrique , Alvarado Juan de Dios , Ledezma Yunuen Socorro Rangel
Published: November 2020

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo principal analizar las propiedades psicomÃ©tricas versiÃ³n espaÃ±ola del Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire propuesta por Blanco, Viciana, Aguirre, Zueck, and Benavides (2017) en hombres y mujeres universitarios, para poblaciÃ³n mexicana. La muestra total fue de 1221 participantes; 653 mujeres y 568 hombres, con una edad media de 20.39 aÃ±os (DE= 1.83) y 20.76 aÃ±os (DE= 1.95) respectivamente. De acuerdo a los requisitos psicomÃ©tricos establecidos, los anÃ¡lisis factoriales confirmatorios mostraron que una estructura bifactorial (importancia subjetiva de la apariencia fÃ­sica e importancia subjetiva de la forma fÃ­sica) es viable y adecuada para ambas poblaciones (mujeres y hombres). AdemÃ¡s, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes en las dos poblaciones; sin embargo, existen diferencias entre las poblaciones para las medias de los factores importancia subjetiva de la apariencia fÃ­sica e importancia subjetiva de la forma fÃ­sica.
 
This paper focuses on analyzing the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire proposed by Blanco, Viciana, Aguirre, Zueck and Benavides (2017) in Mexican university men and women. The total sample consisted of 1221 participants (653 women and 568 men) with a mean age of 20.39 years (SD = 1.83) and 20.76 years (SD = 1.95), respectively. Based on the established psychometric requirements, confirmatory factor analysis show that a twofactor structure (subjective importance of physical appearance and subjective importance of physical form) is feasible and adequate for both populations (women and men). Furthermore, the factor structure, the factor loadings, and the intercepts are considered to be invariant in the two populations. There are differences between populations for the means of the factors, i.e., subjective importance of physical appearance and subjective importance of physical form.
Analyse Comparative Des Ports De Conakry, Abidjan Et Dakar Pour La Desserte De Bamako
Authors: Dia Issakha
Published: November 2020

Dans cette Ã©tude, nous avons choisi dâ€™analyser trois ports; Abidjan et Dakar, du fait de leurs tonnages importants de marchandises en transit pour Bamako, et Conakry en raison de sa proximitÃ© dâ€™avec la capitale malienne. La mÃ©thodologie adoptÃ©e repose sur une recherche documentaire couplÃ©e dâ€™enquÃªtes de terrain menÃ©es auprÃ¨s des chargeurs, des armateurs/consignataires des chargeurs. Ces acteurs ont Ã©tÃ© interviewÃ©s Ã  Bamako et au niveau des postes-frontiÃ¨res sur les corridors desservant les ports de Dakar, Abidjan et Conakry. Les rÃ©sultats obtenus montrent que le port dâ€™Abidjan, bien quâ€™il ne dispose pas de la meilleure localisation et du meilleur tonnage de marchandises, est malgrÃ© tout le port le plus performant grÃ¢ce Ã  un meilleur temps de passage portuaire, de meilleures infrastructures portuaires et de dessertes vers Bamako.
 
This paper focuses on analyzing port Abidjan and Dakar because of their large tonnages of goods in transit for Bamako and port Conakry because of its proximity to the Malian capital. The methodology adopted is based on a documentary research coupled with field surveys carried out with shippers, shipowners / consignees, and forwarders. These actors were interviewed in Bamako and at the border posts on the corridors serving the ports of Dakar, Abidjan, and Conakry. The results obtained show that the port of Abidjan, although it does not have the best location and the best tonnage of goods, is despite everything the most efficient port due to a better port transit time, better port infrastructure, and services to Bamako.
Information on the Space. Systems Transdisciplinary Aspect
Authors: Mokiy V. S.
Published: November 2020

The systems transdisciplinary model of spatial unit of order occupies a Central place among other models of the systems transdisciplinary approach. This model demonstrates the structure of potency of objects, which gives it the ability to expediently manifest and transform. This circumstance inextricably connects space, information and time. To prove this connection, the article uses two models of a spatial unit of the order. This is an analogue of the static and dynamic systems transdisciplinary model of spatial unit of order. On the example of the first model, the grounds for the appropriate manifestation of potency are described. On the example of the second model, the grounds for an appropriate transformation of potency are described. The author illustrates the practical possibilities of these models by the example of solving fundamental problems of Microbiology, chemistry, astrophysics, and political geography. The examples given in the article show that the basis of sustainable development of modern society can be based on the natural mechanism of self-organization of an object and functional ensembles of objects. This conclusion formed the basis of technologies for managing the state of natural, man-made and social objects, as well as methods for analyzing the risk of their complex interaction.
Sustainability of the Nigerian Environmental Resources Conservation and Management: Interrogating the Principles of Conservation in Biblical Christian Perspective
Authors: Kitause Rimamsikwe Habila , Gemade Comfort Kamimi , Jando Franca Shiminenge
Published: November 2020

Human environments everywhere are seriously being abused due to different kinds of environmental pollutions which man indiscriminately unleashes on them thereby making these environments almost unsafe and inhabitable engendering unfavourable atmosphere for manâ€™s survival. This paper examines how depreciated Nigerian environmental resources have become nowadays and how this is contributing in making life unbearable in this 21st century. This study adopts descriptive and analytical approaches which were basically employed to describe the phenomenon of environmental destruction and conservation, interpret and analyse data in the study. There were also the use of personal observations, in-depth interviews and focused group discussions on the subject. It was found out that due to the expansion of Christianity which finds expression in the proliferation of churches and ministries in Nigeria, encroachment of all kinds into forest reserve areas is steadily ongoing which is the destruction of the environments. Each denomination and ministry competes over acquisition of large land mass running to hundreds of hectares for either camp grounds for their church retreats or for the establishments of church-based business centres, filling stations, bakery, Television centres, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities thereby depleting the environments. The results show that there is a destruction of the environment on the one hand and the conservation of same on the other hand. The findings show the environmental crisis devastates living organisms which is gradually engendering the total collapse of human environment if no quick attention is given to its proper management. The paper submits that the quicker attention is given in taking better care of the environmental resources by the government, organizations and individuals, the sooner the world becomes inhabitable for human beings.
Sentiment Analysis Models for Mapping Public Engagement on Twitter Data
Authors: Denny Prabowo Yulius , Bima Harya , Larasati Dirgantara
Published: November 2020

Unstructured data in the form of text, which is widely distributed on the internet, often has valuable information. Due to its unstructured form, an effort is needed to extract that information. Twitter is a microblogging social media platform used by many people to express their opinions or thoughts. Sentiment analysis is a way to map a sentence whether the value is positive or not. Sentiment analysis is a series of processes used to classify text documents into two classes, namely positive sentiment class and negative sentiment class. The dataset is obtained from sentiment 140 as training data to build the sentiment analysis model. To test the model, the data used by the crawler algorithm were extracted using the Twitter API. This study focuses on determining public sentiment based on their writing on Twitter. The classification model used in the study is multiclass naive Bayes. The TF-IDF method was also used to weigh the selected feature. The experimental results show that the resulting model has an accuracy of 74.16% with an average precision of 74%, a recall of 74%, and an f-measure of 74%.
MÃ©ningo-EncÃ©phalite HerpÃ©tique CompliquÃ©e Dâ€™un Syndrome De KlÃ¼ver-Bucy: A Propos Dâ€™un Cas
Authors: Komi Igneza Agbotsou , Damelan Kombate , AmÃ©gninou Mawuko Yao Adigo , Albert Beschet Albert , Victor Chan
Published: November 2020

Le syndrome de KlÃ¼ver-Bucy est un syndrome neuropsychologique trÃ¨s rare qui rÃ©sulte dâ€™une atteinte temporale bilatÃ©rale et caractÃ©risÃ© par une hyperoralitÃ©, une hypersexualitÃ©, une placiditÃ© Ã©motionnelle, une agnosie visuelle, une hypermÃ©tamorphosie et un changement du comportement alimentaire. Les Ã©tiologies du syndrome de KlÃ¼ver-Bucy sont multiples parmi lesquelles les causes infectieuses notamment une mÃ©ningo-encÃ©phalite herpÃ©tique. Le pronostic fonctionnel est gÃ©nÃ©ralement sombre mÃªme si un traitement adaptÃ© de la cause est effectuÃ© prÃ©cocement. Nous rapportons le cas dâ€™un patient de 31 ans qui Ã©tait admis pour des cÃ©phalÃ©es inhabituelles fÃ©briles et une confusion de survenue aiguÃ« chez qui lâ€™Ã©lectroencÃ©phalogramme et lâ€™IRM cÃ©rÃ©brale Ã©taient en faveur dâ€™une mÃ©ningo-encÃ©phalite herpÃ©tique. Le PCR HSV1 Ã©tait positif dans le LCR. Dans les suites, il a prÃ©sentÃ© un tableau neuropsychologique compatible avec un syndrome de KlÃ¼ver-Bucy dont lâ€™Ã©volution restait sans grande amÃ©lioration malgrÃ© un traitement Ã©tiologique et symptomatique prÃ©coces et adÃ©quats. Le syndrome de KlÃ¼ver-Bucy compliquant une mÃ©ningo-encÃ©phalite herpÃ©tique est le plus souvent de mauvais pronostic fonctionnel mÃªme si une prise en charge adÃ©quate de la mÃ©ningoencÃ©phalite herpÃ©tique est faite.
KlÃ¼ver-Bucy syndrome is a very rare neuropsychological syndrome that results from bilateral temporal impairment and characterized by hyperorality, hypersexuality, emotional placidity, visual agnosia, hypermetamorphose and a change in dietary behaviour. The etiologies of KlÃ¼ver-Bucy syndrome are multiple, including infectious causes including herpetic meningo-encephalitis. The functional prognosis is generally bleak even if treatment of the cause is done early. We report the case of a 31-yearold patient who was admitted for febrile unusual headaches and acute occurrence confusion in whom electroencephalogram and brain MRI were in favor of herpetic meningo-encephalitis. PCR HSV1 was positive in the LCR. In the suites, he presented a neuropsychological picture compatible with KlÃ¼ver-Bucy whose evolution remained without much improvement despite an early and adequate etiological and symptomatic treatment. The syndrome of Kliver-Bucy complicating a herpetic meningo-encephalitis is most often of bad functional prognosis even if adequate management of herpetic meningoencephalitis is made.
La Responsabilidad Social Centrada En La Accesibilidad Web
Authors: ItatÃ­ MariÃ±o Sonia , Luis Alfonzo Pedro , Viviana Godoy MarÃ­a
Published: November 2020

En la disciplina InformÃ¡tica se regulan las Ã¡reas de conocimiento y sus injerencias. Una de ellas ataÃ±e a las cuestiones profesionales y sociales, siendo la Responsabilidad Social uno de los temas. La universidad como agente de innovaciones en pro del sostenimiento de la sociedad, estÃ¡ comprometida en asegurar que sus profesionales consideren y desarrollen cuestiones vinculadas al contexto en que se desempeÃ±an. Es asÃ­ como se entiende a la Responsabilidad Social en sus connotaciones de Universitaria y Empresaria. Por otra parte, para asegurar experiencias de calidad de los ciudadanos en entornos web, uno de los aspectos a considerar es la Accesibilidad a los Contenidos Web, a travÃ©s de las connotaciones tecnolÃ³gicas y sociales. Se presenta un mÃ©todo para evaluar la Accesibilidad Web desde una perspectiva de la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria. Los datos generados a partir de la evaluaciÃ³n aplicada en una selecciÃ³n de sitios web (productos software) muestra la necesidad de fortalecer la concientizaciÃ³n y formaciÃ³n continua en temas relacionados con la Accesibilidad Web, de modo de aportar con profesionales comprometidos con responsabilidad social hacia su entorno.
In Computer Science as a discipline, these areas of knowledge and their interference are regulated. One of them concerns professional and social issues, being Social Responsibility one of the topics. The university as an agent of innovations in order to support the society is committed to ensuring that its professionals consider and develop issues related to the context in which they perform. So, the Social Responsibility definition is understood as Social and Business. So, to ensure to citizens good quality experiences in web environments, one of the aspects to consider is Accessibility to Web Content, which has technological and social connotations. In this sense, a method to evaluate Web Accessibility from a perspective of university social responsibility is presented. The data generated from the evaluation applied in web sites (software products) shows the need to strengthen the awareness and continuous training on these issues connected to Web Accessibility, in order to contribute with professionals committed to social responsibility towards their environment.