bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychologiczne i językowe uprzedmiotowienie obcych stereotypizacja i dehumanizacja wrogów
Authors: Citlak Amadeusz
Published: March 2020

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND LINGUISTIC OBJECTIFICATION OF ENEMIES STEREOTYPIZATION AND DEHUMANIZATION OF ENEMIESThis article presents the most important manifestations of negative stereotyping, that is, the dehumanization of enemies. Many cognitive and linguistic characteristics of this phenomenon are usually elusive to the participants of social life, so underlying psychological mechanisms are identified too late. This makes it extremely difficult to effectively eliminate them. The aim of the article is, firstly, to present key empirically verified cognitive and linguistic strategies responsible for stereotypization of social subjects. Secondly, the explication of the fact that the subtle form of dehumanization, which is negative stereotyping, contains sufficient and very strong grounds for carrying out acts of explicit discrimination, and in some circumstances, even extermination.
Polskie interpretacje totalitaryzmu. O niektórych efektach prac prowadzonych w Ośrodku Badań nad Totalitaryzmami im. Witolda Pileckiego
Authors: Kozerska Ewa
Published: March 2020

POLISH INTERPRETATIONS OF TOTALITARIANISM: ON SOME OF THE RESULTS OF THE WORKS CARRIED OUT AT THE WITOLD PILECKI CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON TOTALITARIANISMThe theory and practice of totalitarianism, despite the passage of time since the collapse of the systems showing its features in Europe, still arouses intellectual curiosity. This subject matter is also particularly interesting from the Polish point of view, as the native reflection on the subject reaching back in the tradition of political and legal thought to the interwar period shows the richness of often innovative research findings made by several generations of scientists in Poland and abroad. The subject of their exploration concerns not only the constitutive assumptions of totalitarianism and its fascist, Nazi and communist systemic forms, but also the peculiar domestic experiences that accompanied the inhabitants of Polish lands during World War II and the Cold War. This unique historical situation, in which the Republic of Poland had been entangled, creatively provokes to discover, archive and popularize knowledge in this field. Thus, it obliges to perpetuate materially and mentally important and tragic Polish experiences. Numerous publications, showing above all the perspective of the Polish interpretation, also make it possible to confront the positions of Polish researchers with the scientific findings from other parts of the world, as well as to take part in the international discourse with full legitimacy. The abovementioned motives were undoubtedly the main reasons for the creation of the collective work Experiencing two totalitarianisms: Interpretations published this year by the Witold Pilecki Centre for Research on Totalitarianism. Apart from other publications on totalitarian systems analysis, which have been published in Poland in recent years, it is an important research contribution to a subject which is completely unknown mainly as a result of the practices of the People’s Republic of Poland, but which is necessary in order to consolidate and settle accounts with the difficult past. This work can also be considered scientifically attractive because of the interdisciplinary historical, political, philosophical-political, legal and literary approach to the subject matter intended by its authors and editors.
Totalitaryzm a funkcjonalistyczna utopia. Wątki systemowe w twórczości Janusza A. Zajdla
Authors: Wróbel Andrzej
Published: March 2020

TOTALITARIAN REGIME AS A SYSTEM OF STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM IN THE LITERATURE OF JANUSZ A. ZAJDELIn the Polish literature of the last two decades of the Polish People’s Republic PRL, science fiction, especially sociological science fiction, served as a substitute for political literature, which was impossible to publish under state censorship. The majority of this genre was anti-utopian or critical of the totalitarian reality. This attitude was hidden under fantastical make-up and was very strongly related to the here-and-now of the period in which the books originated. Janusz A. Zajdel is the most important representative of this genre, however, at the same time he manages to avoid limiting his work to the thinly veiled politics of the time. While the topics of his work very often repeated themselves the stories go beyond the drama of the individuals or groups confronted with the totalitarian regime and focus on certain repeatable mechanisms within the system itself. Due to the above characteristics, his literary work transcends from being just a criticism of the internal workings of PRL into the area of structural functionalism of a universal social system. Social structures that play a central role in Zajdel’s work, are always built from the same, very clearly outlined building blocks. It may seem that the characters and the plot of the novels are only an addition to the views on the structure and the shape of society expressed by the author. Common elements that build that world remain at the core of all the novels and the pretextual story lines of Zajdel make it easier to present those elements in the internal functioning of the sometimes very complicated social systems that Zajdel describes. Dysfunctional elements that prevent the exercise of totalitarian control inside the system, for Zajdel seem to be of far greater importance than his story lines. These relations, so characteristic of the late PRL, referred to in the literature as “dirty togetherness”, are phenomena of exercising control over specific measures and social resources available in the framework of the social system for the implementation of not the objectives, which were designated by those socio-political systems, but by social groups or entities that use them for their own purposes. The main theme of Zajdel’s novels are dysfunctions that occur as part of the totalitarian system, but his social systems never meet the defining criteria of totalitarianism in the classic sense. Totalitarianism is not the main intrest of the novels but is only used instrumentally as the make-up for the description of the mechanism of the internal workings of these dysfunctions. Zajdel sees dirty togetherness as a structural element of the system, without which the continuous functioning of the system would be impossible.
Między stronami mocy. Przyczynek do analizy ustrojowej uniwersów fantastycznych
Authors: Stec Piotr
Published: March 2020

BETWEEN TWO SIDES OF POWER: A CONTRIBUTION TO CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE-FICTION UNIVERSAIn popular parlance the Star Wars universe often serves as an example of a binary division between good Rebels and evil Empire. However, a detailed legal analysis of the turbulent political and legal history of the good old Republic and its transformation into the Empire casts doubts on this popular opinion.The Republic seems to be a degenerate system, based on exploitation of the weak, slavery and dominance of the military order the Jedi, exercising power without any democratic control. Surprisingly, the transformation of the Republic into the Empire was formally admissible, and backed up by republican constitutional principles. Moreover, it has been purported here that the political system of the galaxy had very strong feudal relics and allowed both for vendettas and the right to rebel against the goverment. The Rebellion was in fact a counterrevolutionary movement whose main goal was to re-establish the ancient regime and anihilate the last two representatives of the schismatic Jedi sect the Siths, while the Empire was trying to establish a ruthless, but effective system of government. Thus, what we have here is not a battle of Good against Evil but simply a civil war between conservative terrorists and authoritarian reformers. Surprisingly, a short-lived victory of the Rebellion leads to a social and economic crisis, while the restoration of the Empire by the New Order guarantees stability of the economic and political system. Moreover, imperial feuds and vendettas impact only the major players, while the commoners are not directly affected.
Unifikacja opłat stemplowych w okresie rządów sanacji — ustawa z dnia 1 lipca 1926 roku o opłatach stemplowych
Authors: Antonów Dobrosława
Published: March 2020

THE UNIFICATION OF STAMP DUTIES DURING THE PERIOD OF PIŁSUDSKI’S RULE: THE LAW ON STAMP DUTIES OF 1 JULY 1926The law on stamp duties of 1 July 1926 is an important law of the interwar period in Poland. It was passed in the period of Piłsudski and his adherents’ rule. This law constituted the act of unification of stamp duties after regaining independence by Poland. It replaced more than several dozen other legal instruments, on the basis of which different public duties, recognized as stamp duties, were charged. The law was systematic in character, it included many public duties connected with economic turnover and activity of the state authorities, as well as material and procedural regulation. This law played an important role in the development of Polish finance when it was in effect and it also influenced the historical evolution of current public duties, stamp duty and tax of civil law activities among others.
Benedykt XVI o terroryzmie
Authors: Kozerska Ewa
Published: March 2020

BENEDICT XVI ON TERRORISMIn Benedict XVI’s reflection on terrorist acts an unequivocally negative attitude towards them appears, regardless of the motives behind the armed actions. In this rather difficult problem for his contemporaries, he studied the premises responsible for the escalation of aggression and violence in various parts of the world, as well as their consequences for individual states and societies. The sources of acts of terror in the current reality were found in ideologies of extreme religious, as well as religious or even anti-religious backgrounds, of which ardent supporters try to impose by force or propaganda their dictatorship on certain social communities or office holders. Such an attitude, according to the Pope, is significantly distorted by national or international public order and, more importantly, they severely undermine the common civilisational heritage founded on dignity and freedom of human rights. Benedict XVI, while making a peculiar diagnosis of acts of oppression and lawlessness, at the same time postulated a prudent and ethical response to this type of action. Therefore, he appealed mainly to the ruling elites and supranational organisations to bear in mind the welfare of potentially and actually endangered people in their decisions related to the avoidance of armed acts, as well as to the dissolution of already existing ones. He argued that the elimination of military dangers and the minimisation of the losses incurred as a result can be effectively served by genuine political, economic and technical cooperation on a local and global scale. In a situation when a violent escalation of confrontation took place, the Pope recommended that the various parties respect international standards, especially in the field of humanitarian law, and reminded supranational organisations of their duty to ensure that these principles were strictly observed by the conflicting parties.
Information in the aspect of security threats and challenges
Authors: Dukiewicz Tomasz
Published: March 2020

INFORMATION IN THE ASPECT OF SECURITY THREATS AND CHALLENGESIn the article, the author describes the driving force behind deliberate informational activities. He pays particular attention to the current security situation in the information dimension. Existing systems in the area of security management should be resistant to disinformation and informational operations. There is no room for the freedom of interpretation of the information acquired since every decision results in the actions of people, therefore it requires accuracy and caution. This issue takes on a special dimension when it concerns the state, because this environment contains specific features such as a changing environment, time scarcity and often verified information. Only efficient management of information processes can have a positive impact on the development and elimination of state threats. Actions involving psychological or informational influence may also be carried out by other entities, state-owned, non-state and private, including those located on their own territory. First and foremost, our security depends on ourselves and by taking it into special consideration we also increase the state’s resilience to internal and external threats.
Rola byłych funkcjonariuszy komunistycznych służb specjalnych w cywilnym wywiadzie i kontrwywiadzie Polski i Czech w latach 1989– 2018
Authors: Spustek Henryk , Graca Witold
Published: March 2020

THE ROLE OF FORMER COMMUNIST SECRET OFFICERS IN THE CIVIL INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE SERVICE IN POLAND AND IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, 1989–2018 Czech civilian special services after 1989 were built by former officers of the communist services. In Poland and in the Czech Republic, at least at the beginning of the changes, participation in the services of members of the democratic opposition was symbolic. The officers of the communist services in both countries were gradually removed during subsequent reorganizations in the years 1990–2018. In the Czech Republic they have not been completely removed to this day. The Czech authorities deprived them of financial powers acquired in the service of a totalitarian system. The Polish authorities also deprived former security officers of the privileges acquired in service before systemic changes and additionally those already acquired at work for a democratic state. However, the financial severity of both solutions is incomparable due to differences in pension systems of uniformed services between both countries.
Dialektyka „swój”–„obcy” w prawicowej filozofii politycznej 1789– –1945
Authors: Wielomski Adam
Published: March 2020

DIALECTICS ‘WE’–‘ALIENS’ IN RIGHT-WING POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY 1789–1945 The aim of the author of this text is to polemicize with the stereotype according to which nationalism is a synonym of the “extreme right.” For this purpose the method of historical exemplification was used. Part I of this text is devoted to defining the concept of the “right” and to present the supporters of the French Revolution and other 19th-century revolutions, their idea of nationalism, the nation-state and sovereignty of the nation. This presentation shows that up to 1890 nationalism is located in the revolutionary left. The first nationalists are Jacobins. The counter-revolutionary right is opposed to nationalism. For this right, nationalism is combined with the idea of empowering nations to the rights of self-determination, which is closely connected with the idea of people’s sovereignty. This situation persists until 1870–1914, when the ideas of national sovereignty are implemented in the politics of the modern states. However, the liberal state does not meet the expectations of nationalists, because it neglects the interests of the nation as the highest value. That is the cause for them moving from the political left to the right part of the political scene, replacing the legitimist right. The latter is annihilated with the decline of aristocracy. In the 19th century, the left is nationalistic and xenophobic. We find clear racist sympathies on the left. The political right does not recognize the right of nations to self-determination, the idea of ethnic boundaries. It is cosmopolitan.
Dekret Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej o odpowiedzialności karnej za zbrodnie wojenne z dnia 30 marca 1943 roku
Authors: Uczkiewicz Dominika
Published: March 2020

On 30 March 1943 the Decree of the President of the Polish Republic on Criminal Liability for War Crimes, the first normative act setting down the legal basis for persecution of war criminals issued by one of the Allies during the Second World War, was proclaimed. The promulgation of the decree can be considered as the turning point in the Polish government-in-exile’s policy towards the problem of the prosecution and punishment of Nazi criminals, which started in autumn 1939. After the announcement of the draft decree, developed by the Polish minister of justice, professor of state law, Wacław Komarnicki and by an international lawyer, professor of criminal law, Stefan Glaser in the spring of 1942, a fierce discussion on the legal act’s concept broke out in the Polish government and lasted until November 1942. Although all Polish politicians agreed on the need to define the principles of individual criminal liability for war crimes, the proposal to promulgate criminal legislation with retroactive effect aroused much controversy. However, as the course of these debates shows, the critical point was not the mere fact of violating the lex retro non agit principle. The scepticism of some Polish politicians towards this idea resulted from purely pragmatic reasons and was caused by lack of support from the American and British governments for the proposal to define legal frames for the future trials of war criminals this attitude changed only in spring 1945. This article presents the genesis and provisions of the Decree of the President of the Polish Republic on Criminal Liability for War Crimes of 30 March 1943 in the context of international debates on international criminal law and individual liability for war crimes. It argues that the legislative works on the decree and its proclamation in March 1943 mark an important point in the process of shaping the concept of prosecution and punishment of war criminals during the Second World War.
Trajektoria trwania opancerzonych demokracji
Authors: Rak Joanna , Bäcker Roman
Published: March 2020

MILITANT DEMOCRACIES’ TRAJECTORY OF CONTINUANCEThe theoretical category of militant democracy in Karl Loevenstein’s meaning is described well in world scholarly literature. Notwithstanding, there is no comprehensive typology of militant democracy which would allow for identifying and diversifying various political regimes which meet the distinctive features of the Weberian ideal type of militant democracy. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to formulate a typology of militant democracies which would be a useful analytical tool for studying diverse political regimes. Importantly, this paper contributes to the field by proposing the framework of the theory, i.e., militant democracies’ trajectory of continuance which consists of the types of militant democracies and the relationships between them. It is significant to assume that the subjects of militant democracy use offensive and defensive strategies which are characterised by the following degrees of intensity: low, moderate, and high. Hence, nine types of these strategies’ configurations are determined. They generate nine types of militant democracies. Moreover, there are nine factorial relationships between them, which are useful for assessing whether and how empirical exemplifications of political regimes change. This proposal of the typology of militant democracies is highly applicable to empirical studies and worth developing in a theoretical way on the basis of new criteria such as the potential of regime regeneration.
Prawo karne w państwie totalitarnym — casus Korei Północnej
Authors: Czechowska Monika
Published: March 2020

Criminal law in a totalitarian state — a North Korean case studyIt is hard to imagine that in the 21st century there is a state in which a joke, a yawn during a political speech or singing pop songs is punishable by death, and for accidentally breaking the bust of the chief, putting newspaper with his image on the floor or other manifestations of “disobedience” one can be sent to a concentration camp with one’s whole family — three generations back. Meanwhile, it is not just an Orwellian vision of the world, but the North Korean reality.This article aims to analyze the North Korean penal code and, consequently, to find the answer to the question of whether criminal law in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is an instrument of a totalitarian state policy and, if so, of what kind.
Ustawa o pełnomocnictwach Ermächtigungsgesetz z 23 marca 1933 roku jako katalizator budowy państwa wodzowskiego w Niemczech
Authors: Wichert Wojciech
Published: March 2020

The Enabling Act Ermächtigungsgesetz of 23 March 1933 as catalyst for building the Führer State in GermanyThe aim of the article is to analyze the origins and political repercussions of the Enabling Act formally known as the “law to remedy the distress of the people and the nation” of 23 March 1933. Combined with the previously passed Reichstag Fire Decree 28 February 1933, which abolished most constitutional civil liberties and transferred state rights to the central government, the act enabled Chancellor Adolf Hitler to assume dictatorial powers in the near future. Deputies from the Nazi Party, the German National People’s Party, and the Centre Party voted in favour of the act that allowed Hitler’s cabinet to pass laws without the consent or any involvement of the Reichstag parliament and the presidency. In effect it gave Hitler’s dictatorship an appearance of legality and a solid political base from which to carry out the first steps of his “national revolution” in order to seize unlimited power over every aspect of life in Germany. It was the dawn of the totalitarian regime of the Third Reich.
Uczelniana baza wiedzy jako przykład systemu CRIS. Z doświadczeń Biblioteki Głównej Politechniki Warszawskiej
Authors: Lewandowska-Tranda Mirosława , Miller-Jankowska Maria
Published: March 2020

The university base of knowledge as a CRIS type system. The experience of the Main Library of WUTThe paper presents the university base of knowledge as aCRIS type system and at the same time an institutional repository. Systems CRIS Current Research Information System currently being developed by the scientific community gather comprehensive Information about research conducted at individual institutions. The WUT Base of Knowledge using proprietary software OMEGA-PSIR is an example connecting system CRIS and auniversity repository, collecting and preserving intellectual output of WUT. Base of Knowledge is asource of information on the directions of research conducted at the university. The base has many uses: data collection, content archiving, analytical tools and reporting, extensive system parameterization. Academic libraries, participating in the creation of university’s databases, perform an important task for the university, other than the traditional functions of librarians.
Miejsce i zadania Biblioteki Głównej Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego w Poznaniu w układzie uczelnia–System Informacji o Szkolnictwie Wyższym POL-on
Authors: Małecka Olimpia , Polarczyk Mariusz
Published: March 2020

Place and Tasks of the Main Library of the Poznań University of Life Sciences in arrangement university–information system for higher education POL-onThe paper presents the tasks performed in the Main Library of the Poznań University of Life Sciences, which are associated with the System of information on higher education POL-on. The leading role of the Main Library is to create and update the database Bibliography of publications of the Poznań University of Life Sciences. Collecting data in the database Bibliography was discussed here, as well as organizational solutions implemented after starting POL-on System. The scope of work related to updating the database structure and adapting it to export data to the Reporting Module of Polish Scholarly Bibliography was presented. Another task entrusted to the Main Library is to collect data entry about conferences, awards and honors, patents and protection rights and to introduce it to the POL-on system. The article also presents difficulties arising during the work and their solutions. All work was carried out in close cooperation with the University authorities on the basis of the Rector’s regulations.
Oddziały informacji naukowej na polskich uczelniach państwowych: miejsce w strukturze organizacyjnej i zakres działania
Authors: Konatowska-Ciszek Olga
Published: March 2020

Scientific information departaments at Polish Universites: place in the organizational structure and tasksIn the article there were analyzed the 94 libraries of state universities, dependent to 4 different min­istries. All institutions were divided into 10 groups according to the present profile — the libraries of: economic univeristies, medical univeristies, artistic univeristies, educational univeristies, en­vironmental and agricultural univeristies, technical univeristies, theological univeristies, military univeristies, physical education univeristies and universities. There were examined whether the organizational structure have been separated scientific information departments. There were comcom­pared the names of 77 scientific information departments discussed in the organizational structure, number of employees and the implementation of tasks. Comparative analysis showed considerable diversity in nomenclature 39 different names, and determine the average number of employees is 7.Among the tasks performed in the first place is provision of information services, followed by training activities and create, administer and testing databases. In addition, there is the relation­ship between the size and profile of the university and the activities undertaken by employees of scientific information.
Комунікативна модель сучасних природознавчих часописів для дітей на прикладі українського та польського пресовидання
Authors: Nikishova Katerina
Published: March 2020

Defining of popular science children’s periodic target audience on the Ukrainian and Polish press markets The importance of reading popular science magazines is based on the specific of modern world, where science and technology have found their usage in everyday life, continue their very fast devel­opment and where nature needs protection from the human influence. According to the pedagogues and psychologists the best time to learn all the things connected with nature, science and technology is childhood. In popularization of science it is very important to know the target audience. That is why we analyzed Ukrainian and Polish press markets in the popular science magazines for children area to consider how publishers differ their audience while making material for children. It appears they prefer not to choose one group of recipients, but try to engage everyone. Such kind of strategy has its financial reasons, but from the pedagogical point of view this strategy is harmful for young reader. So we decided to inform about this problem and about the results of markets analysis.
Polskie aplikacje książkowe dla dzieci
Authors: Sabat Paulina
Published: March 2020

Polish picturebook applicationsThe subject of the article is Polish picturebook applications for children. The purpose of the study was to investigate the most important features of digital picturebooks for children, the characteristics of individual examples and the specifics of the Polish picturebook app market. Moreover, this article hightlights the characteristic of the Polish picturebook apps market and assessment criteria of the digital picturebook. The main part is the analysis of the collected source material, taking into account previously grouped assessment criteria. The last part contains conclusions and perspectives for further research which should focus on the analysis of the nature of reading in the digital environment. Also, there is a need to disseminate information about the existence of a digital picturebook and its educational value.
Analysis of Sociodemographic and Information Factors on Family Behaviour in Early Detection of High-Risk Pregnancy
Authors: Mardiyanti Ika , Devy Shrimarti Rukmini , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: March 2020

Introduction: Pregnancy and childbirth are physiological processes experienced by women, but they sometimes have risky conditions. There are still many pregnant women and their families who are unable to detect a high-risk of pregnancy early. This study aims to determine family behaviour in conducting early detection of a high-risk of pregnancy in terms of sociodemographic and information factors.Methods: This study uses an explanatory survey design with a cross sectional design. The sample size of this study was 146, with simple random sampling. The independent variables were sociodemographic factors (age, gender, ethnicity, education, income and religion) and information factors (experience, and media exposure) while the dependent variable is family behaviour. The instrument with the questionnaire used the Likert scale. The data was analysed using partial least square.Results: The results showed that Structural Equation Modelling-Partial least square (SEM-PLS) statistical analysis, through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), obtained sociodemographic factors on family behaviour of 1,999, and information factors on family behaviour of 13,78. The value of the influence of sociodemographic factors (0.102) and the value of the influence of information factors (0.754). R2 (0.63) and Q2 value of 0.65.Conclusion: Sociodemographic  factors and information factors significantly influenced family behaviour factors in early detection of high-risk of pregnancy. Information factors have a greater effect on family behaviour than sociodemographic factors. Midwives as health service providers at the health care centre need to optimize family empowerment through health information efforts in health promotion efforts. Further research requires the involvement of other factors to improve family behaviour, especially in the ability of families to detect early high-risk pregnancies.
Ethnic Foods Diet Program Improve Self-Efficacy and Diet Compliance Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Authors: Has Eka Mishbahatul Mar'ah , Aulia Amira , Kusumaningrum Tiyas , Efendi Ferry
Published: March 2020

A well-balanced diet is one of the four pillars of diabetes self-management. Patient's culture strongly influences intake food. Diabetic dietary guidelines which fit with the patient's culture is expected to improve patient's self-efficacy and diet compliance. This study was aimed to analyze the effect of ethnic foods diet program in improving self-efficacy and diet compliance among Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients. This was quasy experiment research with pre and post-test control design. The population was 112 T2DM patients from Sasak Tribes, West Nusa Tenggara. Samples were 36 respondents, divided into intervention (18) and control (18) groups. The independent variable was the ethnic food diet (EFD) program, while the dependent variables were patient's self-efficacy and diet compliance. Data were collected using self-efficacy questionnaire and a 24-hour dietary recall form. Data were then analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Mann Whitney U Test. The result showed differences in self-efficacy between pre and post-test in the treatment group (p=0,001), but there were no differences in the control group. There were differences in diet compliance in the treatment group (p=0,001), but there were no differences in the control group. There were differences between treatment and control groups on self-efficacy (p=0,000) and diet compliance (p=0,000). Ethnic foods diet program can improve self-efficacy and diet compliance among T2DM patients because more comfortable and easier to be applied. Nurses can apply ethnic foods diet program as an intervention to promote healthy diet for T2DM patients.
PyRosetta Jupyter Notebooks Teach Biomolecular Structure Prediction and Design
Authors: Le Kathy , Adolf-Bryfogle Jared , Klima Jason , Lyskov Sergey , Labonte Jason , Bertolani Steven , Roy Burman Shourya , Leaver-Fay Andrew , Weitzner Brian , Maguire Jack , Rangan Ramya , Adrianowycz Matt , Alford Rebecca , Adal Aleexan , Nance Morgan , Das Rhiju , Dunbrack Roland , Schief William , Kuhlman Brian , Siegel Justin , Gray Jeffrey
Published: March 2020

Biomolecular structure drives function, and computational capabilities have progressed such that the prediction and computational design of biomolecular structures is increasingly feasible. Because computational biophysics attracts students from many different backgrounds and with different levels of resources, teaching the subject can be challenging. One strategy to teach diverse learners is with interactive multimedia material that promotes self-paced, active learning. We have created a hands-on education strategy with a set of fifteen modules that teach topics in biomolecular structure and design, from fundamentals of conformational sampling and energy evaluation to applications like protein docking, antibody design, and RNA structure prediction. Our modules are based on PyRosetta, a Python library that encapsulates all computational modules and methods in the Rosetta software package. The workshop-style modules are implemented as Jupyter Notebooks that can be executed in the Google Colaboratory, allowing learners access with just a web browser. The digital format of Jupyter Notebooks allows us to embed images, molecular visualization movies, and interactive coding exercises. This multimodal approach may better reach students from different disciplines and experience levels as well as attract more researchers from smaller labs and cognate backgrounds to leverage PyRosetta in their science and engineering research. All materials are freely available at https://github.com/RosettaCommons/PyRosetta.notebooks.
Energy Demand Forecasting Using Deep Learning: Application to the French Grid
Authors: del Real Alejandro J. , Dorado Fernando , Durán Jaime
Published: March 2020

This paper investigates the use of deep learning techniques to perform energy demand forecasting. Specifically, the authors have adapted a deep neural network originally thought for image classification and composed of a convolutional neural network (CNN) followed by a multilayered fully connected artificial neural network (ANN). The convolutional part of the network was fed with a grid of temperature forecasting data distributed in the area of interest in order to extract a featured temperature. The subsequent ANN is then fed with this calculated temperature along with other data related to the timing of the forecast. The proposed structure was first trained and then used in a real setting aimed to provide the French energy demand forecast using ARPEGE forecasting weather data. The results show that the performance of this approach is in the line of the performance provided by the reference RTE subscription-based service, which opens the possibility to obtain high accuracy forecasting using widely accessible deep learning techniques through open-source machine learning platforms.
2019-nCoV: A Possible Progenitor for SARS-CoV with Bat Origin?
Authors: Xu Yongchang , Wang Leyi , Jia Xu , Feng Youjun
Published: March 2020

A novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that is initially found to trigger human severe respiratory illness in Wuhan City of China, 2019, has been recognized as a public health emergency of international concern. In the past two months, this deadly agent has caused 77,785 cases with 2,666 deaths via rapid person-to-person transmission and reached at least 25 countries. However, its evolutionary origin is poorly understood. Here we show integrative evidence that 2019-nCoV is a possible progenitor for SARS-CoV with bat origin. Our finding underscores the importance of tracing origin in the efficient monitoring, and effectively preventing the interspecies transmission of such emerging/re-emerging coronaviruses.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Online (Learning Object) pada Matakuliah Landasan Teknologi Pendidikan
Authors: Fauzan Achmad Nur , Siregar Eveline , Imbar Kunto
Published: March 2020

Penelitian pengembangan ini bertujuan menghasilkan bahan ajar yang bersifat non-cetak yang dimasukkan kedalam http://fip.unj.ac.id/hylearn/. Sasaran pengguna  bahan ajar online ini ialah mahasiswa semester baru di TP UNJ. Penelitian  pengembangan  ini  dilakukan berdasarkan  model  Rapid Prototyping yang   memiliki lima tahapan yaitu tahap assess needs and analyze content (penilaian kebutuhan dan analisis konten), set objectives (menetapkan tujuan pembelajaran), constructing a prototype (mengembangkan prototype), utilizing the prototype (memanfaatkan prototipe (research/penelitian), dan installing the final system (memasang sistem). Dalam Evaluas itersebut  melibatkan  1  orang  ahli  materi,  1  orang  ahli  media,  dan 22 orang  pengguna. Nilai  rata-rata  yang diperoleh  dari  tahap expert review oleh  ahli  materi ialah  3,36 dan menunjukkan  kategori baik.  Nilai  rata-rata  yang  diperoleh  dari  tahap expert review oleh  ahli desain pembelajaran ialah  3,4. Nilai  rata-rata  yang  diperoleh  dari  tahap expert review oleh  ahli media ialah  3,4  dan menunjukkan  kategori  baik. Pada  tahap penggunaan face-to-face diperoleh  nilai  rata-rata 3,05 yang  menandakan  secara  keseluruhan panduan   ini cukup baik. Sedangkan secara small group diperoleh nilai rata rata 3,10 yang menandaakan penggunaan bahan ajar online tersebut dinilai baik.
Pengembangan Flipped Classroom Untuk Mata Kuliah Belajar Berbasis Komputer di Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Authors: LARASATI ZARA , Nursetyo Kunto Imbar , Kustandi Cecep
Published: March 2020

This development research aims to produce flipped classroom learning in universities generally, especially to computer-based learning courses. Products development included lecture syllabus, guide and course site. The objectives of this study were computer-based study lecturers and first year of educational technology students. This research development is used as a rapid prototype development model that has five stages, namely, assess needs & analyze content, set objectives, construct prototype, utilize prototype, install and maintain system. The evaluation in this study was carried out through expert reviews, namely learning design experts, material experts, and media experts. The average value obtained form learning design expert is 3.7. The average value obtained from material experts is 3.8. The average value obtained form of media experts is 3.3. Through the three evaluations that have been carried out, it can be summarized that the development of flipped classroom learning for computer-based learning courses has been very good and can be utilized by lecturers.
The Language of Bias among Teachers in Lorma Colleges Special Science High School
Authors: Catbagan Mikaela , Bermudez Diego Miguel , Chan Robby Ellison , Delos Reyes Angelica Fran , Monteverde Brian Johanns , Peralta Gabrielle Anne , Pulido Chenelle Nicole A. , Real Charence Joan , Oringo Fernando
Published: March 2020

Education is not about what you learn inside the classroom rather it is about how you apply the knowledge that you gain in your everyday life situation. The way the teacher trains and educates a student is one of the greatest factors of one’s knowledge. With the sudden rise of controversies about equality at school, its effects on the students can merely be notified as the matter itself captures the interests of people these days. Society focuses mostly on how it affects the students’ study behavior – be it by interpersonal and intrapersonal communication; and its impact on the class as a whole. However, researches only concentrate on one party – the students’ perspective. The research investigated the awareness of teachers regarding the concept of bias. Researchers featured the teachers of Lorma Colleges Special Science High School as the respondents. The research was also intended to find factors and their effects on the teacher’s professionalism and effective instruction. Positive student-teacher relationships are characterized by open communication, as well as emotional and academic support that exist between students and teachers. In shaping successful classroom interaction, learning, and achievement, it is important to determine the degree of similarity between student’s and teacher’s personalities.
Performance of Senior Teacher Education Students in a Pre-Licensure Test for General Education
Authors: Ballado Ronato S. , Espinar Mae Joy T. , Giray Alejandro L.
Published: March 2020

The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) covers General Education and Professional Education components for the Elementary level examination and the General Education, Professional Education and Specialization components for the Secondary level examination. The study developed a 100-item pre-licensure test on the General Education component of the Teacher Education curriculum. The study looked into the performance of the students in the examination per subject area. It also looked into the discrimination and difficulty indices to assess the validity and reliability of the items as instruments to measure achievement. The respondents covered all students who took the examination. The study used descriptive – evaluative design. The performance of the students was measured through the percentage of students who got the correct answer. The data were treated statistically using means, percentages, and ranking. Item analysis was done to determine the indices of difficulty and discrimination while Kuder Richardson 21 was computed to determine the reliability of the test. The examinees registered a High performance. The highest performance of the respondents was in the Filipino component while the least performance is in Science. The easiest items per percentage of correct responses were in Filipino and Social Science while the most difficult item is in Science. Close to half of the items are of moderate difficulty. Only a few items have satisfactory discrimination. The study recommended the improvement of the test particularly on the choices to improve the reliability of the test. Learning areas where students performed poorly should be given focus on the teaching of the general education subjects.
The Quality of Life of Muslim Traders in Iloilo City, Philippines
Authors: Frufonga Ronaldo F. , Sulleza Vilma S.
Published: March 2020

This study attempted to evaluate the quality of life of Muslim traders in Iloilo City. They have traded in this city and resided in its vicinity for several years after migrating from Lanao del Sur when then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law in 1972. Most of these Muslim traders were Maranaos who fled and found their way to the peaceful city of Iloilo. The Quality of Life index by Ferrans and Powers (1984 & 1998) was used as a guide to assess the present condition of the quality of life of Muslim traders for the year 2014-2015. The questionnaire measures the respondent’s general satisfaction towards different domains of life. A comparison of the weighted mean scores for the overall quality of life and the subdomains grouped according to gender, tribe, and type of business was done. Results revealed that the weighted mean scores for the overall quality of life including all the subdomains were above 15 indicating that Muslim traders perceived their quality of life as very good. These Muslim traders have accepted their present condition in life, specifically the quality of their health and functioning, socio-economic, psychological and spiritual, and family conditions.
A novel insight into nitrogen and auxin signaling in lateral root formation in tea plant [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]
Authors: Hu Shunkai , Zhang Mi , Yang Yiqing , Xuan Wei , Zou Zhongwei , Arkorful Emmanuel , Chen Yi , Ma Qingping , Jeyaraj Anburaj , Chen Xuan , Li Xinghui
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background
Tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most popular non-alcoholic beverage worldwide. Lateral roots (LRs) of tea plant are the main organ used for tea plant to absorb soil moisture and nutrients. Lateral roots formation and development are tightly regulated by the nitrogen and auxin signaling pathway. In order to understand the function of auxin and nitrogen signaling in LRs formation and development, transcriptome analysis was applied to investigate the differentially expressed genes involved in lateral roots of tea plants treated with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), N-1-naphthylphthalamic acid (NPA), low and high nitrogen concentration.
Results
A total of 296 common differentially expressed genes were mainly identified and annotated to four signaling pathways, such as nitrogen metabolism, plant hormone signal transduction, Glutathione metabolism and transcription factors. RNA-sequencing results revealed that majority of differentially expressed genes play important roles in nitrogen metabolism and hormonal signal transduction. Low nitrogen condition induced the biosynthesis of auxin and accumulation of transcripts, thereby regulating lateral roots formation. Furthermore, metabolism of cytokinin and ethylene biosynthesis were also involved in lateral roots development. Transcription factors like MYB genes also contributed to the lateral roots formation of tea plants through secondary cell wall biosynthesis. Reversed phase ultra performance liquid chromatography (RP-UPLC) results showed that the auxin concentration in lateral roots was increased, while the nitrogen level decreased. Thus, tea plant lateral roots formation could be induced by low nitrogen concentration via auxin biosynthesis and accumulation.
Conclusion
This study provides new insights into the mechanisms associated with nitrogen and auxin signaling pathways to regulate LRs formation and arises new clues for the efficient utilization of nitrogen in tea plant at the genetic level.
Spatio-temporal distribution and associated factors of home delivery in Ethiopia. Further multilevel and spatial analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys 2005 - 2016
Authors: Tessema Zemenu Tadesse , Tiruneh Sofonyas Abebaw
Published: March 2020

Background: Globally, between 2012 -2017, 80% of live births occurred at health facilities assisted by skilled health personnel. In Ethiopia, in 2016 only 26% of live births attended by skilled health personal. The aim of this study was to assess the spatial patterns and associated factors of home delivery in Ethiopia using 2005, 2011, and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys. Method: A total of 33 482 women who gave live birth in the five years preceding each survey were included for this study. ArcGIS version 10.7 software was used to visualize the spatial distribution of home delivery. The Bernoulli model was applied using Kilduff SaTScan version 9.6 software to identify significant purely spatial clusters for home delivery in Ethiopia. A multilevel logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with home delivery. A p-value < 0.05 was taken to declare statistically significant predictors. Result: Home delivery was declined from 94.78% in 2005, 90.05% in 2011, and 73.44% in 2016 in Ethiopia. Among the three surveys, consistently high clustering of home delivery was observed in Amhara and Southern Nations Nationalities and People’s Regions (SNNPR) of Ethiopia. In spatial scan statistics analysis, a total of 128 clusters (RR= 1.04, P-value < 0.001) in 2005, and 90 clusters (RR = 1.11, P-value < 0.001) in 2011, and 55 clusters (RR = 1.29, P-value < 0.001) in 2016 significant primary clusters were identified. Educational status of women and husband, religion, distance to the health facility, mobile access, antenatal care visit, birth order, parity, wealth index, residence, and Region were statistically significant predictors of home delivery.Conclusion: The spatial distribution of home delivery among the three consecutive surveys were non-random in Ethiopia. Educational status of women and husband, religion, distance to the health facility, wealth index, residence, parity, mobile access, Region, and antenatal care visit were statistically significant predictors of home delivery in Ethiopia. Therefore, an intervention needs to improve the coverage of antenatal care visit, and health care facilities. Ministry of health and other stakeholders should give special attention to women living in Amhara and SNNPR states of Ethiopia.