bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La satisfacción con la democracia en España: ¿qué efectos genera ganar o perder en elecciones generales?
Authors: Delgado Sotillos Irene
Published: December 2015

Investigaciones recientes han demostrado que los que ganan las elecciones están más satisfechos con la democracia que los que perdieron. Utilizando datos de la encuesta de las elecciones generales españolas de 2011 exploramos esta premisa para identificar el mecanismo detrás de esta relación. Este trabajo parte de la premisa de que ganar y perder elecciones genera incentivos diferenciales para que los ciudadanos permanezcan satisfechos con la democracia, pero se supone que hay diferentes perdedores. Incluso algunos de ellos han mejorado sus expectativas electorales de ganar votos y escaños en el parlamento. Los resultados indican que la satisfacción de los ciudadanos con la democracia muestra una relación negativa con pequeños partidos, sin embargo, el hecho de ser un verdadero perdedor no tiene ningún efecto contrario a la satisfacción con la democracia. La causa radica en que la derrota encubre experiencia previa en el gobierno y posibilidades futuras de victoria electoral.http://dx.doi.org/10.15304/rips.14.2.2742
El marxismo tercermundista y la ideología de la modernización acelerada. El aporte de René Zavaleta Mercado a la formación de un marxismo autónomo
Authors: Mansilla H.C.F.
Published: December 2015

El marxismo crítico europeo ha resultado ser muy diferente del marxismo tercermundista, el cual se limita a crear una ideología de la modernización acelerada para las sociedades de las periferias mundiales: la marcha hacia la industria pesada como meta normativa. El marxismo bolivianao ha formado una amalgama con algunos rasgos de la tradición cultural propia: autoritarismo, paternalismo y centralismo. Este problema, que consolida regímenes antidemocráticos, no ha sido percibido por el marxista más importante de Bolivia, René Zavaleta Mercado.http://dx.doi.org/10.15304/rips.14.2.2743
La capacidad estatal en la gestión de los conflictos violentos: el caso de Irak
Authors: García Guindo Miguel , Mousa Fayadt Adnan , Montabes Pereira Juan
Published: December 2015

El presente artículo aborda la importancia de la capacidad del Estado y su habilidad para formular e implementar estrategias que le permitan alcanzar objetivos económicos y sociales en el ámbito de su propia sociedad. Para ello, se toma como referencia el estudio de caso de Irak, acotando el estudio a la horquilla temporal 2003-2007. El objetivo último de este trabajo es poner de manifiesto la importancia de la satisfacción de  las demandas sociales (particularmente en materia de seguridad) a fin de afrontar las tensiones sistémicas que generan determinados agravios y alimentan los incentivos que ofrece la violencia política a gran escala.http://dx.doi.org/10.15304/rips.14.2.2754
El desarrollo de la democracia paritaria en la normativa autonómica y electoral de las Comunidades Autónomas españolas
Authors: Aldeguer Cerdá Bernabé
Published: December 2015

A lo largo de la última década, las Comunidades Autónomas han ido adoptando de forma paulatina legislaciones en materia de igualdad de oportunidades de mujeres y hombres, en consonancia con la articulación institucional de órganos de deliberación y gestión tanto en el seno de las cámaras parlamentarias como en los organigramas gubernamentales. El propósito del presente artículo consiste en analizar el proceso por el que las CCAA han plasmado el principio de igualdad de género en el ámbito de la participación política, con especial incidencia en la proyección de la democracia paritaria y su alcance (v. gr., umbral mínimo de presencia equilibrada) sobre la normativa electoral, la aprobación de Comisiones parlamentarias y la creación de organismos, tales como Institutos, como parte del entramado administrativo. El artículo pone de manifiesto la necesidad de desarrollar en lo concreto las sanciones por caso de incumplimiento de las disposiciones de paridad electoral, así como transversalizar e integrar en el conjunto de las instituciones su vigencia e incidencia normativa.http://dx.doi.org/10.15304/rips.14.2.2798
Linear Subspaces in Zeros of Polynomials on Banach Spaces
Authors: Verkalets N. , Zagorodnyuk A.
Published: December 2015

A survey of general results about linear subspaces in zeros of polynomials onreal and complex Banach spaces
Symmetric Polynomials and Holomorphic Functions on Infinite Dimensional Spaces
Authors: Chernega I.
Published: December 2015

A survey of general results about spectra of uniform algebras of symmetricholomorphic functions and algebras of symmetric analytic functions of bounded type onBanach spaces is given
On Generalizations of the Hilbert Nullstellensatz for Infinity Dimensions (A Surwai)
Authors: Kravtsiv V.
Published: December 2015

The paper contains a proof of Hilbert Nullstellensatz for the polynomials oninfinite-dimensional complex spaces and for a symmetric and a block-symmetric polynomials
A menedékkérők mentális és fizikai egészségproblémái: gyakorlatok és ajánlások
Authors: Kórász Krisztián
Published: December 2015

The Hungarian health care system faces new challenges with the unprecedented increased rate of migration. Asylum-seekers arriving are a heterogeneous group. Their health care needs vary depending on their country of origin and the quality of the health care they received prior to arrival, not to mention the impact of the migration process on their health. Described within this paper are the challenges an asylum seeker might face in obtaining care on arrival into the host country and the challenges clinicians face in providing that care. This review is designed to give health professionals the necessary knowledge to care for asylum-seekers in a culturally aware and clinically informed manner. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(1), 23–29.
RESIDUAL RESOURCE STUDY OF DEFECTIVE RAILS FOR TYPE P 50 CYCLE TEST OF ENDURANCE
Authors: Yosyfovych R. M.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. The paper is devoted to the study and evaluation of residual life for defective rails P50 operated on the roads of the Kyiv subway, which are taken out of service because of defects 11.1-2 on the side of the rolling surface of the rail head. Methodology. The studies were performed with the use of experimental methods: testing of samples of defective rails in the cyclical strength of the pulse machine and testing of defective rails in the static load limit on the hydraulic vertical press. Findings. The performed experiments indicate that on the tests basis in 2 million cycles is only a small development (increase in size) 0.5-0.7 mm of existing code defects 11.2 as a result of shedding the particles of crumble out metal on the side of the rails head of working prototypes. The intensity and the catastrophic development of defects, such as 11.2, or transformation of these defects in defects such as 21.2 or 30G.2 did not happen in any case. Originality. For the first time in Ukraine with the theoretical calculations substantiated the greater possibility of defects formation of contact fatigue origin in the form of spall and jag of metal on the surface of the rail, at the edge of the head. It is the result of the creation of a high degree of stress nonequilibrium compression in this area, due to the high values of principal normal stresses and appearance of large shear stresses in the body of the head at a depth of 2.5-3.5 mm, exceeding the yield strength and metal endurance. The tests of experimental prototypes of defective rails on high cycle endurance (based № = 2,1h10 cycles) with periodic defectoscopic control were conducted. Practical value. In experiments, the new data of the resistance ability to spall rail defects on the surface of the head of rolling on the code 11.1-2 long-term cyclic loading equal to operational magnitude at the wheel load test of 2 million cycles was obtained. That is, the defective rails can have residual life of not less than 30 million. t. gross.
THE COUPLING ELEMENT CALCULATION OF COMBINED WOODEN BAR FOR TURNOUTS
Authors: Patlasov O. M. , Tokariev S. O.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. The deficit of permanent way (PW) material elements leads to a revision of the re-use of old serviceable object after their replacement or repair. As an example is the following fact, that after the wear in the under-rail area of wooden sleepers and beams, or other defects that prevent their further exploitation, there is an acute issue of their planned replacement. Usually, the required minimum margin of sleepers is always in the track service brigades. As for the wooden beams the length of which in the turnouts is up to 5 m, there is not always possible quickly replace them due to the lack of size in the short term. Therefore, the geometric dimensions of the connect elements of the two halves of the beams or sleepers in a single rigid structure were proposed and justified and its characteristics do not differ from solid beam. Methodology. The authors considered the calculation algorithm of wooden elements connection and mathematical models that describe the elastic properties of base. The most adequate technique that fully characterizes the interactions beam in the form of a beam of finite length on the ballast was determined. Findings. The qualitative and quantitative verification of the results showed a very good agreement between the values of bending moments, shear forces and deflections that were obtained by the finite difference method (FDM) and the analytical method. It gives the reason to believe that the received geometric dimensions of nag connection can be recommended to employees of track facilities to connect the wooden sleepers on the switches and crossovers. Originality. The nag connection geometrical sizes of two wooden sleepers in the beam for using on switches were substantiated. Practical value. The proposed joint design allows re-using of renovated old wooden sleepers and bars. This design can be applied not only for the connection of conventional wooden sleepers in the beam of desired length, but also to create the halves of a single sleeper designs for lightly loaded sections of the station and access routes.
DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENDING THE USEFUL LIFE OF PASSENGER CARS
Authors: Myamlin S. V. , Reidemeister O. H. , Pulariia A. L. , Kalashnyk V. O.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. The vast majority of passenger car fleet of «Ukrzaliznytsia» have cars with outlasted service life. In this regard there is a need to find methods to justify the extending useful life of passenger cars and to assess the car body frame residual life conformity to the operating load for the next life time. Methodology. The selection of cars enforced technical diagnostics of cars to detect the level of corrosion and mechanical damage. The following steps provided the car body frame strength analysis on the basis of experimental static and impact strength tests, the longitudinal force effect endurance tests as well as assessment and forecasting of conformity of car body operating life for the next period. Findings The car survey before testing showed that the technical condition of sleeper cars (SSC) is better than that of open-type cars (SOC). So, in SSC cars the thinning of the main load-bearing elements due to corrosion does not exceed 10%, there are no cracks, deformations, rack breakages, etc. At the same time in SOC cars the thinning due to local corrosion reached 35%. There are deformations and corrosion damage of side sill Zshape of both cars, single corner post breakages, damage to the joints of longitudinal tie rod and span bolsters. The conducted static and impact strength tests with following strength assessment of the car structural members showed that the strength of the latter is provided according to the normative documents, and these cars pose no threat to traffic safety. The impact endurance tests showed that all the cars passed the endurance tests without damage, which would prevent from testing and could not be removed during the next depot repair or overhaul, and had life length that allows them to extend the useful life for the next period. Originality. The results of experimental studies show that passenger cars after 28 … 30 and 33… 35 years of operation meet the requirements of strength and safety in accordance with regulatory documents and allow, provided the impact endurance, reasonable extending of the car service life. Practical value. The part of the car fleet, which was to be written off based on the service life, may extend lifespan without additional measures.
DETERMINATION OF THE ISSUE CONCERNING THE LIFT RESISTANCE FACTOR OF LIGHTWEIGHT CAR
Authors: Shvets A. O. , Zhelieznov K. I. , Akulov A. S. , Zabolotnyi O. M. , Chabaniuk Ye. V.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. The analytical study of the connection between the longitudinal force, acting on the light-weight car, lateral and vertical forces of interaction in the contact zone «wheel – rail» with the lift resistance factor value is to provide a simple relationships between them. Methodology. Research was conducted by the method of mathematical modeling of loading the freight car when driving at different speeds on straight and curved sections of a track. Findings. Even in the absence of «lift» accordingly the classical train stability theory, as the hinge-rod system, the presence of the longitudinal compressive forces may become a factor provoking cars derailment. The main reason of wheel climbing on rails is the combination of processes of dynamic interaction between the hunting vehicle and the track with simultaneous action of longitudinal compressive forces, and not the destabilization of train as a hingedrod system. To assess the impact of the longitudinal forces value on the lift resistance factor there are presented the calculation results for the empty gondola car motion, model No. 12-532, on 250 m radius curve with 150 mm rise and cross starting of car underframe relating to the track axis in 50 mm guiding section. The calculations were made in such a curve excluding the inertial forces from outstanding acceleration and taking into account the unbalanced acceleration with the permissible speed of 65 km/h. Originality. This study provides the technique of determining the lift resistance factor by longitudinal forces, which is somewhat different from the standard one, as well as evaluates impact of rolling stock speed on this factor. Practical value. The authors clarify the current method of determining the lift resistance factor by longitudinal forces and assess the impact of rolling stock speed on the value of this factor. From these studies one can conclude that because of cars hunting their lift is possible even when the train as hinge-rod system does not lose stability. The developed proposals allow reducing the number of car derailment by taking into account important parameters and characteristics during the process of calculation and design that increase their stability in the rail track especially in case of increased speed of freight trains.
CONCRETE PROPERTIES IMPROVEMENT OF SLAB TRACKS USING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES
Authors: Pristinskaya V. V.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. On the Railways of Ukraine a very large number of slab tracks are operated with cracks. Many scientific works of previous years are dedicated to improving the design of slab tracks. The main causes of defects are: poor exploitation of the track; insufficient physic-mechanical characteristics of concrete; poor quality of initial materials. It is therefore necessary to develop an optimum concrete mix for the manufacture of these concrete products. Methodology. To assess the impact of individual factors and effects of their interactions on properties of concrete mix and concrete method of experimental and statistical modeling was used. At this, methodological fundamentals of mathematical experiment planning in concrete technology and modern methods of optimization of composite materials were taking into account. Based on the obtained data during the planned experiment conducting, including15 studies and using the computer program MathCad, were obtained the regression equations, which describe the relevant physical and mechanical properties of concrete. On the basis of the equations with the help of computer program MATLAB R2012b the graphs were drawn, illustrating the dependences of system response from the changes of two factors at a fixed value of the third factor. Findings. Firstly was the analysis of cracks that occur in the process of operation in the constructions of slab tracks. Further reasons of possible occurrence of these cracks were presented. In the process of the conducted research the author has concluded that for rational concrete mix development it is necessary to conduct the planned experiment with the use of quality materials. It was established that to increase the strength, chemical additives should be added in to concrete mix, it will let reduce cement amount. Originality. Experiments proved the usage of modern chemical additives in order to improve the properties of concrete. Models were developed, reflecting characteristics of concrete strength. With their help one can optimize concrete composition. Practical value. Research proved that the usage of more sustainable concrete mix for production of slab tracks will increase their strength, and with it the reliability of these designs mechanical properties.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF MONOLITHIC CONCRETE CEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Rudenko D. V.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. The paper is aimed to the development of scientific bases of the technology of modified concrete of new generation for special facilities by managing the processes of structure formation of modified cement system in conditions of hardening. Methodology. For the achievement the goal: 1) the research of rheological characteristics of modified concrete mixes for special facilities purpose and processes of structure formation of modified cement system of natural curing concrete was conducted; 2) there were defined methods of reliable evaluation of concrete strength at the removal time of formwork and transmission of loads to the constructions where the concrete has not reached the designed strength. Findings. The author found that the structure formation process develops in the hydrating modified cement system as a result of interaction of various macroions. In this process its active parts prevail, which considerably exceed its dissipative part compared to normal conditions of hardening. Originality. There were established the regularities of structure formation of modified cement system, reinforced with synthesized, well crystallized helical filamentary crystals, mechanical grip of which is considered as a principal source of strength in combination with an additional coupling achieved due to cross-germination of crystals. Practical value. In the study the increased binding capacity of cement in high strength concretes and the use of modified cement systems in the special conditions of concreting were considered. The organo-mineral modifying complex that provides the dispersed reinforcement of concrete cement matrix which allows modifying the process of cement matrix structure formation by changing the nature of the surface of binder and modifier was developed. The temperature factor has no negative influence on the hardening concrete and complex modifier provides the improved physico-mechanical characteristics of cement matrix and concrete by means of the primary changes in the system state. In the modified hydrating cement system as a result of interaction of various macroions the structure-forming process with advantage of active parts, which significantly exceed its dissipative part of the normal conditions of hardening are developing. The results of modeling the behavior of modified hydrating cement system show that fluctuations in the concentration of intermediate hydration products are observed in the system. They are identified with the emergence of spatiotemporal structure.
E-Health System for Medical Telesurveillance of Chronic Patients
Authors: Rotariu Cristian , Costin Hariton , Alexa Ioana , Andruseac Gladiola , Manta Vasile , Mustata Bogdan
Published: December 2015

The current common goal in medical information technology today is the design and implementation of telemedicine solutions, which provide to patients services that enhance their quality of life. Advances in wireless sensor network technology, the overall miniaturization of their associated hardware low-power integrated circuits and wireless communications have enabled the design of low-cost, miniature, and intelligent physiological sensor modules with applications in the medical industry. These modules are capable of measuring, processing, communicating one or more physiological parameters, and can be integrated into a wireless personal area network. This paper is dedicated to the most complex Romanian telemedical pilot project, TELEMON, which has as goals design and implementation of an electronic-informaticstelecommunications system, that allows the automatic and complex telemonitoring, everywhere and every time, in (almost) real time, of the vital signs of persons with chronic illnesses, of elderly people, of those having high medical risk and of those living in isolated regions. The final objective of this pilot project is to enable personalized medical teleservices delivery, and to act as a basis for a public service for telemedical procedures in Romania and abroad.
A New Model for Cluster Communications Optimization
Authors: Rusan Andrei , Amarandei Cristian-Mihai
Published: December 2015

Performance losses of cluster applications can arise from various sources in the communications network of computer clusters. Typically, CPU intensive applications generate a small amount of network traffic the overall influence of the network subsystem is minimal. On the other hand, a dataintensive and network aware application generates a large amount of network traffic and the influence of the network subsystem is significantly greater. This paper presents a model that aims to improve the cluster’s network performance by reducing the data transfer time, this solution having the advantage that doesn’t imply modifications of the original applications or of the kernel.
Using QSPS in Developing and Realization of a Production Line in Automotive Industry
Authors: Tudor Nicolae , Kifor Vasile Claudiu , Oprean Constantin
Published: December 2015

Using the QSPS (Quality System for the production software) for industrial projects and not only therefore, has led to accurate running of the production line from beginning of the SOP (Start of Production). This paper presents the application way of the QSPS at one of the strongest European automotive company. By using of this system several significant costs savings and quality improvement can be observed.
 The content of this paper will show step by step how to use QSPS for the integration of a production line in the traceability system from a big company in automotive industry.
 The production line involved contains 56 production equipments, which have to be passed trough by the product before being packet and deliver to the customer.
 The control of the line is done by this traceability system, so the impact of this system with the quality of the product is very high. The structure of this system contains 7 steps. All of these steps are followed and executed in each System (test, pilot and production environment).
Сильные и слабые стороны читательской деятельности выпускников российской начальной школы по результатам PIRLS-2006
Authors: Kuznetsova Marina
Published: December 2015

В статье приведены результаты качественного анализа выполнения российскими выпускниками начальной школы заданий международного исследования осознанности чтения PIRLS-2006. Актуальность такого анализа связана с необходимостью зафиксировать как достоинства отечественной методики обучения, так и ее недостатки, что позволит наметить пути совершенствования обучения осознанному чтению литературных и информационных текстов в начальной школе. Использование в исследовании сочетания статистических методов и качественного анализа позволяет говорить об объективности сделанных выводов о достижениях и дефицитах читательской грамотности российских младших школьников. Российские выпускники начальной школы показали хороший уровень осознанного чтения при работе и с художественными, и с информационными текстами, но результаты работы с информационными текстами все же несколько ниже, поэтому для обеспечения конкурентоспособности российского образования в ходе обучения в начальной школе необходимо обратить больше внимания на работу с информационными текстами различной структуры.
Анализ учебных пособий для начальной школы
Authors: Pinskaya Мarina
Published: December 2015

Наиболее распространенные учебные пособия для начальной школы по двум предметам — «чтение» и «окружающий мир» — анализируются в рамках обсуждения результатов PIRLS-2006. Автора интересует прежде всего вклад этих учебных пособий в высокие достижения российских школьников в международном тестировании читательских умений четвероклассников. Результаты исследования свидетельствуют, что учебники и рабочие тетради, по которым учатся чтению в российской начальной школе, способствуют достижению высоких показателей в тесте PIRLS. В то же время эти пособия закладывают базу тех проблем, которые в полной мере выявляются в основной школе и приводят к резкому падению читательской компетентности, зафиксированному тестами PISA.
Развитие учебной мотивации первоклассников при различных стилях педагогического руководства
Authors: Gani Vakhid , Gani Svetlana
Published: December 2015

Анализируются особенности развития учебной мотивации у детей в конце первого года обучения в средней общеобразовательной школе при различных стилях педагогического руководства классом: авторитарном, демократическом и неустойчивом. Полученные результаты позволяют предположить, что наиболее эффективным для формирования познавательной мотивации стилем общения учителя с классом в начале обучения в школе является демократический, а наименее эффективным — неустойчивый.
Краеведение как один из способов повышения эффективности учебного процесса
Authors: Kovshov Stanislav
Published: December 2015

В качестве альтернативы неэффективной кабинетно-урочной форме проведения занятий в школе предлагается спецкурс по краеведению для 10-го и 11-го класса, в котором значительная часть занятий переносится на природу, а также в различные производственные и культурные учреждения города. Дан краткий обзор основных этапов применения краеведческого материала на уроках географии и смежных дисциплин. Анализируется опыт внедрения краеведческого спецкурса «Сарансковедение: природа, население, хозяйство».
Поддерживать или инвестировать? Образовательные программы в рамках антикризисных мер
Authors: Kuzminov Yaroslav
Published: December 2015

В период кризиса на рынке труда происходят серьезные структурные изменения. Их негативные последствия в разной степени коснутся всех категорий работников, в том числе и выпускников вузов, шансы которых на трудоустройство существенно снизятся. С угрозой продолжительной безработицы связаны риски социально-политического характера. Образовательные программы в кризисной ситуации имеют значение не только как инструмент антикризисного регулирования занятости, но и как инвестиция в качество будущего экономического роста. В статье рассматриваются такие программы, как целостные стратегии, рассчитанные на разные группы, профессиональные сферы и уровни квалификации. Одной из приоритетных задач становится обсуждение и детальная проработка условий конкурса для включения ведущих вузов страны в этот государственный проект.
System of Formalized Criteria for School Textbook Assessment
Authors: Mikheeva Svetlana
Published: December 2015

We systematize the theoretical approaches towards assessment of school textbooks, analyze the existing practice of textbook evaluation, and justify the need to formalize the assessment criteria in order to improve objectivity. We also suggest a system of diagnosable (measureable) criteria for textbook assessment. The criteria are ranged depending on their functional load. Level-one criteria are used to assess the scientific content of the basic texts (conformance to the educat ional standard and accuracy of scientific terms). At level two, we assess the extent to which methodology of a specific science affects the content of textbooks. At level three, there is textbook structure: the content of supplementary and explanatory texts, illustrative materials and navigation tools. Level four is where the guidance techniques used in a textbook are assessed. Finally, level five is assessment of relevant didactic and guidance materials. The paper contains advice to enhance the textbook evaluation procedure applied when developing the national list of textbooks recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. The developed system of criteria may also be used to perform comparative analysis of textbooks on the same subject, where there is choice between textbooks. We use the proposed system to perform comparative analysis and assess the quality of six economics high school textbooks, as well as to develop recommendations for economics and social studies teachers to select textbooks from the national list.
The Concept of Self-Efficacy as a Methodological Basis for Parent Education Programs
Authors: Polivanova Katerina , Vopilova Irina , Kozmina Yana , Nisskaya Anastasiya , Sivak Elizaveta
Published: December 2015

The article considers the main stages in the development of educational programs for parents in Europe, the US and Russia. We describe content a nd organizational features of these programs. The first stage is emergence of schools for mothers at the turn of the XIX century. These schools were aimed at informing parents of hygiene and health. The second stage is emergence of trainings designed for development of parental competence and skills in 1960-s. Finally, the contemporary trend in educational programs for parents is programs which deal with personal traits of a parent, and in particular with parental self-efficacy. Theoretical and empirical basis for using self-efficacy as a core concept in educational programs for parents is provided. At the second part of the article we briefly describe an educational program for parents which we have developed and results of our mpirical study of factors affecting parental self-efficacy which we used as a basis. In line with Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy it turned out that maternal self-efficacy is negatively associated with the extent to which there is a disagreement in parenting practices between a mother and her relatives and friends. So we argue that improving parents ability to build conflict-free relationships, negotiate or resist criticism from others is an essential part of educational rograms for parents aimed at developing parental self-efficacy.
Factors of Attractiveness of the Leading Russian Universities. Overview of Literature and Econometric Analysis
Authors: Zemtsov Stepan , Eremkin Vladimir , Barinova Vera
Published: December 2015

Attractiveness of a university means being in demand and reflects its ability to attract the best students. The aim of this research is to identify key factors influencing the best students’ choice in Russia. Average unified state examination (USE) scores of successful candidates for admission to the universit y, are used as a dependent variable. The paper provides a review of theoretical models and empirical studies of high school entrants’ decision criteria. Our econometric analyses show that the key factors of university selection are university’s brand, success of its graduates, quality of teaching staff and college’s location. In some cases research activity is also a significant factor. Those technical universities, which retained their specialization, are among the most in-demand, and demand for technical universities, which increased the share of students in economics, is below the average. The achieved results are useful for the heads of higher education institutions while developing evidence-based measures to increase demand for universities. First of all, there is a need for reputation improvement, which includes dissemination of information about achievements of graduates and scientific achievements, etc. on the internet.
Estimating the Need for Additional Places in the General Education System of Russia in 2014–2025
Authors: Bashev Vyacheslav , Dekhant Dmitry , Lozing Vyacheslav
Published: December 2015

This paper analyzes the growing shortage of places in the general education system of Russia in 2014–2025. We identify the following key factors: a) the need to provide places for children who are now enrolled in afternoon or evening sessions; b) expected growth in the number of school students to be caused by anticipated demographic changes; c) increase in the number of places in general education institutions by 2020 scheduled by national and local programs; d) possible loss of the buildings that were 50–70% or >70% worn as of 2014. As seen from the calculations based on the available Federal State Statistics Service data, regulatory instruments and excerpts provided by Russian governmental authorities, the expected need for additional places in general education institutions may be as high as 4.67 mln places. We demonstrate how the growing number of school-age children, the new requirements to school organization and learning conditions and the physical wear of school facilities increase the need for additional places. We have established that the scheduled measures to provide more education places do not cover the expected shor tage of places in the general education system of Russia.
Prospects for Liberal Arts Education Development in Russian Universities
Authors: Ivanova Julia , Sokolov Pavel
Published: December 2015

In this paper, we analyze the model of liberal arts (“liberal arts and sciences education”, in the Russian tradition), one of the most popular versions of the comprehensive academic reform designed to solve a number of problems in higher education: overcome the disciplinary specialization crisis, increase the demand for university graduates in the labor market, develop the sense of civic consciousness among graduates and transform the genome of “homo sovieticus” into that of “homo economicus”. We discuss the proceedings of the 2012 international conference devoted to liberal arts and sciences education in Russia and the world, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the model in the Russian educational context. Finally, we analyze the expected outcomes of introducing the liberal arts education, the forms and methods of such introduction, and viability of the model in the Russian context.
Laying the Foundation, Targeting the Institutional: The Trajectory of a WAC Program in the Sciences at a Jamaican University
Authors: McLaren Ingrid
Published: December 2015

This paper outlines the contextual implications and experiences of a team of practitioners attempting to establish a Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)/ Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC) Program in the Sciences. Largely reflective in nature, it seeks to contextualize the progress and outcomes of this initiative by employing the Anson (2006) and Condon and Rutz (2012) framework for evaluating the positioning of WAC in relation to administration, staff, and students. This framework also helped identify the required steps for the full integration of WAC within the institution. The use of the aforementioned analytical tools revealed an appreciable gap between the current status of WAC /  CAC at our institution and full institutional endorsement. A discussion of current initiatives being taken to move the program further ahead is undertaken. It is anticipated that the issues highlighted in this paper will serve to inform similar initiatives, while communicating the potential of WAC/CAC programmes to enable students to develop to their full potential via a student-centred, interactive environment that promotes effective teaching and exchange of ideas.
A Collaborative Action Research about Making Self-Advocacy Videos with People with Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Davidson Ann-Louise
Published: December 2015

This article presents the results of a collaborative action research conducted with people living with intellectual disabilities (ID) who were going through a community integration process. To be successfully integrated into a community, they need to develop basic life skills as much as they need to learn to use mobile technologies for authentic interactions (Davidson, 2012) and to be self-advocates online (Davidson, 2009a). This study used the Capability Approach pioneered by Sen (1992) and Nussbaum (2000), which focusses on what people can do rather than on their deficiencies. I recruited a group of eight people with ID who wished to set goals, engage in developing new capabilities, share their goals and act as models for others with ID who want to learn to live on their own. In this article, I examine the process of developing self-advocacy videos with mobile technologies using the Capability Approach and I analyze the inventory of capabilities collected through this study. I provide recommendations for intervention through mobile technologies with the long term-goal of helping people with ID to become contributing citizens. I discuss the innovative action research methodology I used to help people with ID become self-advocates and take control of the messages they give through producing their own digital resources.
Opening Doors or Slamming Them Shut? Online Learning Practices and Students with Disabilities
Authors: Burgstahler Sheryl
Published: December 2015

Online learning has the potential to open doors to education for everyone who has access to the technology required to participate. Or does it? When it comes to social inclusion in online learning, who are the “haves” and who are the “have-nots?” Some online learning practices erect barriers to individuals with disabilities—uncaptioned videos are not accessible to students who are deaf, content presented only within graphic images is not accessible to individuals who are blind, unorganized content cluttered on a page creates barriers to some students with learning disabilities and attention deficits, web pages that require the use of a mouse are inaccessible to those who cannot operate a mouse. This article explores the question, “What online learning practices make social inclusion possible for individuals with disabilities?” The author answers this question with lessons learned from her own teaching experiences as well as those presented in research and practice literature. She also shares overall characteristics of distance learning programs that promote the social inclusion of students with disabilities in their courses. The author points out how making courses welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by individuals with disabilities may promote the social inclusion of other students as well. She recommends further dissemination and future research regarding inclusive practices in online learning.
A tradução de suculentos jogos de palavras, sem perder o sabor
Authors: Tagnin Stella E. O.
Published: December 2015

Resumo: Este artigo discute algumas questões levantadas durante a tradução para o português de títulos de receitas de um livro britânico de sucos para crianças, com especial atenção para as diferenças culturais envolvidas nesse tipo de tradução. A maioria dos títulos baseia-se em jogos de palavras ou algum tipo de metáfora - imagética ou conceitual – que se espera sejam mantidos na tradução, de modo a preservar o apelo que esses títulos têm para o público infantil, pois, em geral fazem referência ao universo da criança. Linguisticamente, os títulos envolvem colocações, rimas e aliterações. Culturalmente, há referências a jogos infantis, canções e heróis que, na maioria das vezes, não são as mesmas na nossa cultura. Alguns títulos são baseados na cor do suco (Red devil), outros no ingrediente principal (Crazy kiwi), outros ainda no efeito desejado (Battery charge). A tradução de jogos de palavras exige certo grau de elaboração semântica, especialmente quando várias camadas de significado estão envolvidas. Serão apresentados vários exemplos que envolvem diferenças culturais entre a Inglaterra e o Brasil, assim como as soluções a que se chegou, sempre na tentativa de manter o jogo de palavras dentro do universo infantil.Palavras-chave: jogos de palavras; tradução; cultura; títulos; convencionalidade. Abstract: This paper discusses various issues raised in the Portuguese translation of titles of juice recipes for children from a British recipe book, paying special attention to cultural differences involved in this type of translation. Most titles involve either wordplay or some kind of metaphor – image or conceptual – which was expected to be retained in the translation so as to preserve the appeal these titles have for children as they usually make reference to the child’s universe. Linguistically, titles involve collocations as well as rhymes and alliteration. Culturally, references are made to children’s games, songs and heroes which, more often than not, are different across cultures. Some titles are based on the color of the juice (Red devil), some on the main ingredient (Crazy kiwi), some on the desired effect (Battery charge). When these convey prototypical meanings, translation can be quite straightforward. Wordplay, on the other hand, demands a certain degree of semantic elaboration, especially when various layers of meaning are involved. We will present various examples that involve cultural differences between Britain and Brazil, as well as the solutions we arrived at always attempting to somehow reproduce the wordplay in the child’s universe. Keywords: Wordplay; Translation; Culture; Titles; Conventionality.
Comparação linguística e perfilação gramatical sistêmica em um corpus combinado
Authors: Oliveira Francieli Silvéria
Published: December 2015

Resumo: Com base nos pressupostos da Linguística de Corpus (BERBER SARDINHA, 2000; VIANA, 2011), este trabalho investiga a organização gramatical e semântica de um corpus combinado de manual de instrução no par linguístico inglês / português brasileiro, objetivando apresentar a variação linguística característica desse registro, bem como comparar as línguas e descrever a produção textual de significado da tradução técnica. Pesquisas anteriores apresentam que é possível estudar os registros de uma língua por meio da análise de corpus (BIBER, 2010). Figueredo (2014) propõe o uso da perfilação gramatical sistêmica para encontrar padrões gramaticais. Mediante esses conceitos, os resultados apresentaram que o manual de instrução tem como padrão linguístico as funções semânticas ‘explicar’, ‘comandar’, ‘classificar’ e ‘introduzir’ com suas respectivas funções gramaticais. Com relação à sua tradução técnica, conclui-se que ela é constituída de textoshíbridos e multilíngues que, para significar, utilizam-se do pareamento do texto fonte, da língua alvo e de novos significados.Palavras-chave: comparação linguística; perfilação gramatical sistêmica; metodologia baseada em corpus; tradução técnica.Abstract: This paper investigates the grammatical and semantic organization of a bidirectional parallel corpus of instruction manuals based on Corpus Linguistics. It aims at presenting the linguistic variation of this register as well as describing text production of technical translations. Previous researches show it is possible to study register through corpus analysis (BIBER, 2010). Figueredo (2014) suggests using grammar systemic profiling to find grammar patterns. Results show that instruction manuals present linguistic patterns of semantic functions ‘expounding’, ‘commanding’, ‘classifying’ and ‘introducing’, along with their respective grammar functions. Regarding technical translations, translated manuals are shown to be hybrids and multilingual texts, which mean they use coupling of source text, target language, and new meanings.Keywords: Linguistic Comparison; Grammatical Systemic Profiling; Corpus-Based Methodology; Technical Translation.
The relevance of the Sketch Engine software to build Field – Football Expressions Dictionary
Authors: Chishman Rove Luiza de Oliveira , Santos Aline Nardes dos , Souza Diego Spader de , Padilha João Gabriel
Published: December 2015

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar o papel do concordanceador Sketch Engine no desenvolvimento do Field – Dicionário de Expressões do Futebol, um recurso lexicográfico trilíngue baseado na noção de Frame Semântico e em corpora linguísticos. Aqui são apresentadas algumas considerações concernentes não apenas aos recursos disponíveis na ferramenta mas também às análises realizadas por meio desse programa. Na segunda seção, a Semântica de Frames, teoria proposta por Fillmore (1982, 1985), é apresentada, bem como suas aplicações lexicográficas; na terceira seção, o potencial metodológico da Linguística de Corpus é apresentado por meio de alguns de seus princípios basilares, além de se descreverem algumas características dos corpora de estudo do projeto. O quarto segmento descreve os procedimentos de análise, visando a identificar (i) as unidades polissêmicas e (ii) as colocações provenientes do corpus, por meio do Sketch Engine. Os resultados evidenciam que o programa permite aos usuários visualizar detalhadamente toda a produtividade da língua, principalmente por meio do recurso Word Sketch.Palavras-chave: futebol; Semântica de Frames; Linguística de Corpus.Abstract: This paper aims at presenting the role of the Sketch Engine concordancer in the development of Field – Football Expressions Dictionary, a trilingual lexicographic resource based on the notion of frame and on linguistic corpora. Here, some considerations are presented concerning not only the resources available in the software, but also the analyses conducted through it. In the second section, Frame Semantics, a theory developed by Fillmore (1982, 1985) and its lexicographic applications are presented; in the third section, the Corpus Linguistics methodological potential is introduced by approaching some of its main principles, and some features of the study corpus. The fourth section describes the analyses procedures to identify (i) polysemic words and (ii) collocations in our corpus, through Sketch Engine. The results indicate that the software can be used for various lexicography-related purposes, once it enables users not only to visualize in detail the entire productivity of language, especially through the Word Sketch option, but also to define the lexicography policy supported by corpus evidence.Keywords: Football; Frame Semantics; Corpus Linguistics.