bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Project portfolio management in telecommunication company: A stage-gate approach for effective portfolio governance
Authors: Milenkovic M. , Ciric Lalic D. , Vujicic M. , Pesko I. , Savkovic M. , Gracanin D.
Published: December 2023

In today's fast-paced business environment, implementing strategies through programs, projects, and business-as-usual activities can be challenging for companies. The telecommunication industry, in particular, faces these challenges as it experiences the effects of digital transformation and fast-changing markets. It requires a flexible and adaptive approach to project portfolio management (PPM) to optimize investments and deliver value. This article presents a successful case study of a PPM process using the Stage-Gate model in a prominent telecommunications company that operates in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. The Stage-Gate PPM model comprises four stages: Proposal Selection, Selection of Nominated Demands, Prioritization, and Categorization of Projects. The model is unique as it can be adapted to different projects and incorporates elements of Agile approaches, such as Portfolio Sprint meetings and artefacts. The study demonstrates the importance of a well-defined PPM process in coordinating short-term and long-term activities and effectively allocating time, money, and resources. The Stage-Gate PPM model can potentially enhance project success rates and bring greater value to companies by ensuring the realization of suitable projects. This article contributes significantly to the existing literature on portfolio management, providing valuable insights and lessons applicable to other companies in the industry to enhance their portfolio management processes. Furthermore, this study can interest scholars and researchers seeking to explore effective portfolio management in other complex and dynamic environments.
Når mor blir et dyr
Authors: Larsen Vie Inger-Kristin , Sommervold Tove
Published: December 2023

When Mothers Become Animals: Transformed Mothers in Two Scandinavian Picturebooks for Children

This article examines the animal nature of the mother figures in the two Scandinavian picturebooks Pija Lindenbaum’s När Åkes mamma glömde bort (When Owen’s Mom Breathed Fire, 2005) and Kari Saanum and Gry Moursund’s Pinnsvinmamma (Hedgehog Mom, 2006). The main aim is to study how the mother's role is portrayed in the two picturebooks when she is transformed into an animal, and the functions of animal transformations. The article shows that the two mothers’ transformations can be understood as journeys in the child characters’ playful mind, where the mentally unavailable mothers are situated in the “magical circle” of play. When being transformed, the mother figures lose their original body and mothering abilities, and the power balance between mother and child changes. Finally, we discuss whether the two picturebooks represent a traditional view of the mother figure as safe and reconciling, or whether they challenge the limits of normative motherhood. The theoretical framework includes picturebook theory, transformation theory and mindscape theory.
“We Are the Beaker Mums”
Authors: Sánchez Fernández Mar
Published: December 2023

This article sustains that children’s literature has the potential to legitimise and subvert dominant motherhood ideologies. Drawing on feminist motherhood theory in the fields of gender studies and children’s literature, this article critically analyses the influence of New Momism in Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series (1991–2019), contributing to a body of research on these acclaimed books for children. New Momism is an ideological movement which romanticises motherhood and sets highly demanding, impossible-to-meet standards of motherhood (Douglas and Adams 4). New Momist ideology resulted in a series of mother stereotypes advanced by the media, such as the “celebrity mum”, the “welfare mother” and the “supermum”. Mother characters in the Tracy Beaker novels are analysed against these stereotypes to ascertain to what extent their existence is supported or disavowed. This article is divided into two sections that coincide with the two sequences of the series. The first focuses on the two main mother characters: Carly, Tracy’s biological mother, and Cam, Tracy’s foster mother. The second part focuses on the character of Tracy as a mother and how her socio-economic background affects her experience of mothering. The presence of mother stereotypes such as the celebrity mum and the welfare mother demonstrate how New Momist ideas are embedded in the text. However, these patriarchal ideas of motherhood are also undermined in the novels, most notably through the challenge of mother stereotypes, the dismissal of the mother ideal and the portrayal of diverse motherhood experiences. Finally, an evolution in the treatment of motherhood throughout the years can be observed in the series, with the most recent novels presenting a more progressive perspective on working-class motherhood and female sexuality.
Challenging Representations of Sámi Characters in Fiction for Young Readers
Authors: Palo Annbritt , Manderstedt Lena , Kokkola Lydia
Published: December 2023

Abstract: This study focuses on challenging representations of Sámi characters and cultures in Swedish literary works for young readers: “Bamse möter Stallo” (Bamsy Meets Stállu, 2021), a cartoon intended for pre-literate and young readers, Lilli, Lávre och Saivofolket (Lilli, Lávre and the Sáivu People, 2021), a picturebook, and När vi var samer (When We Were Sámi, 2021), a graphic novel accessible for teenagers. The aim is to map how the Sámi characters and cultures are presented and represented, and by and for whom, using critical race theory. The research questions are: 1) How do verbal and visual elements in the analysed works contribute to the representations of the Sámi characters and cultures? 2) How might the critical race theory framework be relevant in the Swedish-Sámi context? The findings show how authors and illustrators use symmetrical, enhancing, complementary, or counterpointing interplay to pinpoint preconceived notions of Sáminess, inform the readers about historical and contemporary racism, challenge underlying perceptions that privilege Swedishness, and to tell stories and counter stories about Sápmi, the Sámi peoples, and Sámi cultures.
Fehler, Irrtümer und andere Wortklaubereien – Eine notwendige Auseinandersetzung mit Begrifflichkeiten
Authors: Vonhof Cornelia
Published: December 2023

Eine neue Fehlerkultur in Organisationen wird sowohl gefordert als auch kritisch betrachtet. Fehler bieten Lernchancen, aber ist es deshalb sinnvoll und erstrebenswert, Fehler zu machen und zu feiern? Der Beitrag plädiert für eine Schärfung der Begriffe und eine Differenzierung von Ursachen und Situationen, in denen Fehler gemacht werden. Eine klare begriffliche Unterscheidung zwischen Fehler und Irrtum kann dazu beitragen, das positive Potenzial von beiden Aspekten nutzbar zu machen.
Weniger Fehler durch Lern-Lehr-Orientierung in der Wissensarbeit
Authors: Haack Bertil
Published: December 2023

Knowledge work or non-routine work such as the development of smartphone apps or software for controlling modern aircraft is per se prone to errors. Concrete examples from everyday life show that such errors can mean incalculable damage to life and limb and must therefore be avoided. Mutual explanation and mutual understanding of facts, suggestions, ideas, concepts are error-relevant building blocks of knowledge work in teams. The better these special forms of teaching (explaining) and learning (understanding) succeed, the greater the chances of avoiding errors appear. Accordingly, it is suggested to view knowledge work from a learning and teaching perspective and to support it with instruments from didactics. This learning-teaching orientation and its contribution to error reduction are described, explained by one concrete example, and discussed in summary.
Russia’s “Turn to the East” Policy: Evolution and Assessment
Authors: Liu Fenghua
Published: December 2023

Russia’s “Turn to the East” policy emerged after the 2014 Ukraine crisis, making pro-Eastern and anti-Western orientations integral and interconnected components of Russian foreign policy. This policy has gone through two developmental stages: from March 2014 to February 2022, Russia strengthened its political and economic cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries; from February 2022 to the present, Russia has turned comprehensively towards Asia, Africa and Latin America, with an emphasis on China. The implementation of Russia’s “Turn to the East” policy for nearly a decade has had limited effectiveness, mainly reflected in the economic aspect. While the East, in some specific sectors like trade, may be on par with the West, it still cannot replace the West in terms of investments and technology. Furthermore, the policy faces several challenges, including a significant gap between national strength and policy objectives, the need to improve certain internal and external conditions that hinder the development of Russian relations with Eastern countries, and the necessity to enhance Russia’s presence in Eastern nations. Despite its limited efficacy, Russia is likely to continue implementing its pivot to the East in the medium term due to factors such as the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia’s ongoing confrontation with the West, and Putin’s expected continuation in power beyond 2024.
On the uses of machine translation for education purposes: Attitudes and perceptions of Lithuanian teachers
Authors: Kasperė Ramunė , Liubinienė Vilmantė
Published: December 2023

Technology in the context of education is a subject of debate, from a very positive experience that promotes learning to a very negative one that prohibits the use of various smart devices, tools, programmes, and platforms in the classroom. The problem is how to find a balance between the two positions and how to encourage teachers to introduce possibilities of technologies to benefit the general education process. The topic of machine translation in educational contexts has gained the attention of the research community only recently. Previous studies not only point to the benefits that the technology may bring to the classroom, especially in foreign language learning, but also report mixed views of educators. This study, which is based on the findings from a survey of Lithuanian secondary school teachers, seeks to explore the current status of the inclusion of machine translation in the educational process from teachers’ perspective to envisage the teacher’s role as a facilitator or a mediator in developing children’s machine translation literacy. The conclusions that can be drawn imply that machine translation is rarely considered to be a useful technology by teachers, and its benefits are either unknown or underestimated. Therefore, the need for machine translation literacy instruction emerges.
Editorial—Special Issue on Functional Surfaces: Manufacturing, Measuring, and Performance
Authors: Pintaude Giuseppe , d’Oliveira Ana Sofia C. M. , Tschiptschin André P. , Fernandes Filipe
Published: December 2023

Surface treatments are intimately linked to mitigating or avoiding failures due to fatigue, corrosion, and wear. In addition, the advent of new challenges in the industry—mainly associated with an enhanced sustainability of industrial processes—makes surface engineering a critical scientific field. Controlling the superficial and subsuperficial aspects of integrity is crucial in keeping mechanical components at the allowed level of energy consumption. Hence, designing functional surfaces means examining more than just the operating surface processes to get an overview of the whole chain of inputs/outputs. It has been an absolute pleasure to be guest editors for ASTM International’s Materials Performance and Characterization Special Issue on Functional Surfaces: Manufacturing, Measuring, and Performance. The call for papers was based on the investigations presented at Symposium T of XX B-MRS Meeting in Iguassu Falls, Brazil, from September 25–29, 2022. In the symposium, four invited lectures, 12 oral presentations, and 11 posters were presented to the conference attendees. From this total, seven manuscripts were revised for the Special Issue. The other two papers are from the same meeting after we called through other symposia on surface processing. The papers herein cover relevant topics on surface engineering. The first two focus on plasma technology applied to structural steel to increase its tribological and corrosion behaviors and to a polymer for a microfluidic application. Furthermore, we can find an investigation into diamond-like carbon coatings applied to the automotive industry. Additive manufacturing is another presented technology, and the effect of laser on additive manufacturing was investigated in a fourth manuscript. Another case is the plasma transferred arc, which investigated the incorporation of intermetallic for exposure at high temperatures. Next, we have a pair of two papers using double-pack cementation, incorporating the effect of metallic elements or boron into their performances. Following that is one paper about the high-velocity oxygen fuel process using metallic alloys, and the final paper is about developing the gas tungsten arc welding technique through flux-core-double-wire, enhancing the wear performance through hard carbides. We sincerely thank the authors and reviewers for their hard work and dedication. We wholeheartedly thank the ASTM staff for dealing with the issues of publishing an outstanding journal. We hope that all papers contribute to the state-of-art of the surface engineering field. Professor Giuseppe Pintaude Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil Professor Ana Sofia C. M. d’Oliveira Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil Professor André P. Tschiptschin Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Dr. Filipe Fernandes Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Porto, Portugal
Effective Regulation of Auditory Processing by Parvalbumin Interneurons in the Tail of the Striatum
Authors: Li Xuan , You Jiapeng , Pan Yidi , Song Changbao , Li Haifu , Ji Xuying , Liang Feixue
Published: December 2023

Parvalbumin (PV) interneurons in the auditory cortex (AC) play a crucial role in shaping auditory processing, including receptive field formation, temporal precision enhancement, and gain regulation. PV interneurons are also the primary inhibitory neurons in the tail of the striatum (TS), which is one of the major descending brain regions in the auditory nervous system. However, the specific roles of TS-PV interneurons in auditory processing remain elusive. In this study, morphological and slice recording experiments in both male and female mice revealed that TS-PV interneurons, compared with AC-PV interneurons, were present in fewer numbers but exhibited longer projection distances, which enabled them to provide sufficient inhibitory inputs to spiny projection neurons (SPNs). Furthermore, TS-PV interneurons received dense auditory input from both the AC and medial geniculate body (MGB), particularly from the MGB, which rendered their auditory responses comparable to those of AC-PV interneurons. Optogenetic manipulation experiments demonstrated that TS-PV interneurons were capable of bidirectionally regulating the auditory responses of SPNs. Our findings suggest that PV interneurons can effectively modulate auditory processing in the TS and may play a critical role in auditory-related behaviors.
Motor System-Dependent Effects of Amygdala and Ventral Striatum Lesions on Explore–Exploit Behaviors
Authors: Giarrocco Franco , Costa Vincent D. , Basile Benjamin M. , Pujara Maia S. , Murray Elisabeth A. , Averbeck Bruno B.
Published: December 2023

Deciding whether to forego immediate rewards or explore new opportunities is a key component of flexible behavior and is critical for the survival of the species. Although previous studies have shown that different cortical and subcortical areas, including the amygdala and ventral striatum (VS), are implicated in representing the immediate (exploitative) and future (explorative) value of choices, the effect of the motor system used to make choices has not been examined. Here, we tested male rhesus macaques with amygdala or VS lesions on two versions of a three-arm bandit task where choices were registered with either a saccade or an arm movement. In both tasks we presented the monkeys with explore–exploit tradeoffs by periodically replacing familiar options with novel options that had unknown reward probabilities. We found that monkeys explored more with saccades but showed better learning with arm movements. VS lesions caused the monkeys to be more explorative with arm movements and less explorative with saccades, although this may have been due to an overall decrease in performance. VS lesions affected the monkeys’ ability to learn novel stimulus-reward associations in both tasks, while after amygdala lesions this effect was stronger when choices were made with saccades. Further, on average, VS and amygdala lesions reduced the monkeys’ ability to choose better options only when choices were made with a saccade. These results show that learning reward value associations to manage explore–exploit behaviors is motor system dependent and they further define the contributions of amygdala and VS to reinforcement learning.
Intentionally Changing Everything: Deliberate Constructing in Corruption Case
Authors: Kamsi Kamsi , Julianto Very , Billah Mu'tashim , Karimullah Suud Sarim
Published: December 2023

Handling corruption cases is not always consistent in emphasizing the element of intention/intentionally. Theoretically, the concept of deliberation has been put forward by some experts. However, in the realm of implementation the theoretical studies of those experts become contradictory. This is because there is no certainty of indicators of intent. Deliberation in this research is viewed from criminal law and psychology. The method used in this research is Forum Group Discussion (FGD). Then also is performed professional judgment by legal practitioners and academics. The results show that law enforcers have a common perception in viewing the deliberate in cases of corruption. Law enforcers in understanding the Articles use the theory of science and the theory of Possibility in Certainty. It is deliberate behavior when viewed from psychology produces a construct that can be measured using the science theory.
Implementation of Domestic Market Obligations on Nickel and Bauxite in Indonesia Under International Trade Regime
Authors: Adam Bani , Ahamat Haniff , Yahanan Annalisa
Published: December 2023

Increasing global economic activity has resulted in raising demand on nickel and bauxite ores for manufacturing industries. Foremost demand on the raw materials is consistently increasing for production of friendly environment products, such as battery of electric vehicles (EV). The production of EV battery potentially increases particularly as global transformation to reduce GHG Emissions which cover developed and developing countries. This current situation leads export restrictions on nickel and bauxite to developed countries which purpose for domestic stockpile in developing countries, such as Indonesia. Meanwhile, the measures is supposed to violate Article XI.2(a) GATT 1994 which it is applied without temporary period and there is no essentialness circumstance to implement the restrictions. This emphasized on review opportunities for Indonesia to take into force alternative measures which is consistent with the GATT 1994 provisions. The research is conducted based on legal review with refer to GATT 1994 provisions and Indonesia legal provisions. Based on the review, the researchers find that implementation of Domestic Market Obligations are an exact alternative measure to safeguard domestic stockpile without extremely suffer disruption for global demand. The alternative measures grant balancing allocation between global and domestic demand which could be adjusted regularly according to the further situation faced by the country.
Constitutional and Judicial Interpretation of Environmental Laws in Nigeria, India and Canada
Authors: Nyekwere Empire Hechime , Nnawulezi Uche , Adiyatma Septhian Eka , Balarabe Kasim , Rouf Muhammad Abdul
Published: December 2023

The judiciary, an important branch of government responsible for legal interpretation, dispute resolution, and justice administration, holds a crucial role in national environmental protection. Courts play a key role in safeguarding a nation's environment by interpreting constitutional provisions related to environmental protection and other legislative frameworks. The effectiveness of a country's environmental protection is contingent on the assertiveness, creativity, and innovation of its judiciary in interpreting laws, policies, and regulations designed for environmental preservation. The widely held belief is that the judiciary, more than any other institution, is best positioned to adjudicate, inform, guide, and lead in environmental protection. A proactive, inventive, and inspirational judiciary motivates the executive and legislative branches to implement pertinent environmental laws, policies, and regulations. This study utilizes a doctrinal research methodology to comprehensively review and compare the environmental protection frameworks in Nigeria, India, and Canada. The focus is on constitutional provisions related to environmental protection and judicial interpretations, particularly in the context of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) laws. While explicit constitutional provisions on environmental protection are absent in Canada, India, and Nigeria, the courts in India and Canada have demonstrated creative interpretation of their constitutions to safeguard the environment. Notably, in India, environmental protection falls under the non-adjudicable Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
Rejection of Former Shia Community in Sampang Perspective on Human Rights Law: Discourse of Religious Rights and Freedom in Indonesia
Authors: Mukhlis Mukhlis , Jackson-Ortiz Raphael D. , Jufri Muwaffiq , Garunja Evis , Aidonojie Paul Atagamen
Published: December 2023

Tajul Muluk and 274 former Shia have not been able to return to their hometowns in Sampang District, even though they have pledged repentance to return to Sunni teachings on November 5, 2020. The formulated research problems consisted of: first, what was the position of former Shia adherents in Sampang District based on the perspective of rights and freedom of religion in Indonesia? And second, what was the form of violation of the right to freedom of religion in the case of community rejection of former Shia in Sampang District? This research utilizes empirical legal research methods combined with sociological and anthropological approaches. The research results concluded: First, the existence of former Shia adherents as refugees should be treated as a violation of the constitutional mandate of Indonesia which forbids acts of violence and violations of religious rights and freedoms, of all Indonesian citizens. Second that they were accused of embracing a deviant religious sect, is evidence to their religious minority status; and third the expulsion of the former Shia adherents was a violation of the right to freedom of religion. which had been regulated in the constitution, laws, and regulations under the constitution and the spirit of the Indonesian nation.
The Hierarchical Model of Delegated Legislation in Indonesia
Authors: Al-Fatih Sholahuddin , Safaat Muchamad Ali , Widiarto Aan Eko , Al Uyun Dhia , Nur Muhammad
Published: December 2023

In a democratic rule of law like Indonesia, delegated legislation emerges as a necessity. Unfortunately, Article 8, paragraph (1) of Law Number 12 of 2011 concerning the Establishment of Laws and Regulations, in conjunction with Law Number 13 of 2022 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 12 of 2011, fails to articulate a clear hierarchy of delegated regulations. Employing a juridical-normative research approach encompassing statutory, historical, and conceptual dimensions, this study sheds light on the prevailing legal vacuum. The research reveals that a staggering 24,052 regulations at the level of Ministries, Agencies, and State Institutions run the risk of overlapping and becoming subject to judicial review in the Supreme Court. The definition of Delegated Legislations in Indonesia, as interpreted herein, is confined to regulations whose legal construction is executed by the executive, as long as formal legal norms continue to confer the authority of delegation in the legislative domain to implement superior regulations. This paper identifies three distinct models governing the structuring of Delegated Legislations within the hierarchy of laws and regulations in Indonesia. These models include the Hierarchical model based on the legal foundation of institution formation, the Hierarchical model based on the position of the institution, and the Hierarchical model based on the source of delegated authority in forming rules. This nuanced exploration seeks to address the complexities surrounding delegated legislation, aiming to provide clarity and coherence within the Indonesian legal framework.
Land Subsidence Policy in the Context of Good Governance Principles (Comparing Indonesia and Japan)
Authors: Herlambang Pratama Herry , Utama Yos Johan , Putrijanti Aju , Prayogo Silvan Susanto
Published: December 2023

Land subsidence poses a significant environmental challenge globally, fueled mainly by anthropogenic activities such as excessive groundwater extraction, rampant overdevelopment, and alterations in soil geological structures. This issue has far-reaching consequences, including infrastructure deterioration, heightened flood vulnerabilities, and severe threats to both the environment and local communities. The city of Jakarta, Indonesia, has experienced a particularly pronounced impact from land subsidence since the 1980s. This study delves into the governmental responses of Indonesia and Japan to address the complex problem of land subsidence, emphasizing their adherence to principles of good governance, including transparency, accountability, and community engagement. The analysis scrutinizes various aspects of policy development, stakeholder participation, funding mechanisms, technological innovations, and the overall efficacy of these measures in mitigating land subsidence. Through a comparative lens, the research seeks to unearth effective strategies and successful policy implementations in both nations. The methodology employed adopts a normative approach, scrutinizing concepts, norms, principles, legal frameworks, and ethical considerations associated with land subsidence policies within the context of good governance. This research contributes to a holistic comprehension of land subsidence management, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of policies aimed at addressing this critical environmental challenge.
Imperfect Information of Bankers Clause in Credit Agreements in Banking Institutions: Further Legal Impact
Authors: Hamzah Rosyidi , Adinda Fadhel Arjuna , Hardiago David , Woodward John
Published: December 2023

Banking institutions primarily serve as intermediaries, collecting funds from the public through deposits (including savings, deposits, and current accounts) and redirecting these funds to the public in the form of credit. The execution of credit transactions necessitates a formal credit agreement to ensure legal certainty. These agreements typically follow a standardized pattern, with the bank drafting the terms and customers, often in a position of economic dependency, obliged to sign. Within the credit agreement, a crucial component is the banker clause, designed to mitigate credit risks. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as the customer's demise, this clause ensures that an insurance company settles the remaining debt. However, the effectiveness of this clause is contingent on the comprehensiveness of the insurance coverage. One noteworthy issue arises from the lack of transparency during the signing of credit agreements. Customers, represented solely by the bank during this process, may not be fully informed about the intricacies of the banker clause. Consequently, customers have found themselves in situations where they are obligated to fulfill outstanding credit obligations despite insurance claim rejections due to undisclosed specifics of certain diseases. To address this concern, it is imperative to establish explicit regulations governing disclosing information related to the banker clause during the signing of the credit agreement. This necessitates a collaborative effort involving the customer, bank, and insurance institution, ensuring that all relevant parties convene to discuss and clarify the terms of the credit agreement, particularly those related to the banker clause.
Rusismos en periódicos digitales costarricenses
Authors: Sánchez Murillo Julio
Published: December 2023

The presence of Russianisms is examined in ten Costa Rican online newspapers in the period 2015-2020. An inventory of Russian words is established and the areas of influence of this language are defined. In addition, the graphic, grammatical and orthotypographical procedures for integrating these terms and their condition as lexical loanwords are analyzed.
Novela de crímenes en la Centroamérica del siglo XXI: dos novelas de Gerardo Guinea Diez
Authors: López Martínez María del Pilar
Published: December 2023

This article proposes aspects for the characterization of the crime novel in the Central American region and its expansion as a category generally linked to the police or Noir, based on the study of aesthetic writing that presents cases of genocide in current societies. It addresses two Guatemalan novels from the beginning of the 21st century written by Gerardo Guinea Diez: El árbol de Adán and La mirada remota. It applies theoretical concepts from Segato, Bourdieu, Arendt and Agamben, for the analysis of fundamental categories such as those of nation, state, democracy, citizenship or freedom.
Definiteness and Specificity in EFL
Authors: Castro-García Damaris
Published: December 2023

This article explores the application of English parameter settings to mark specificity and definiteness by Costa Rican Spanish-speaking, L2 English young adults. A Forced Elicitation Task (FET) was used to analyze the participants’ choices. The data were analyzed in comparison to native speaker responses. The results show that these EFL learners find it particularly difficult to decide on the correct articles for specific nouns, even more so if they are indefinite NPs. Indefinite and definite non- specific NPs are assigned articles with less difficulty. The results point to the consideration of spaced learning practice in the context under study.
Los estudios doctorales en ETI en y sobre Hispanoamérica
Authors: Alpízar-Alpízar Mildred Isabel
Published: December 2023

This article presents the findings of a bibliometric study carried out on a corpus of 108 doctoral theses in translation and interpretation studies (TIS) produced in Spanish America or with a Spanish American theme. Aspects analyzed include place, country and year of publication; the language used in the research and publication; and the researcher’s sex and academic affiliation. The results also reveal the main hubs of production by country, a high rate of women who successfully conclude their doctoral studies, and the main research topics, as well as those whose coverage is insufficient.
Veiksniai, lemiantys auditorių apsisprendimą keisti profesiją
Authors: Vaicekauskas Darius
Published: December 2023

The cornerstone of audit business is human resources – people, their knowledge and skills create the greatest added value in the provision of audit services. It is noticeable that recently audit companies have been facing serious human resource management challenges - it is becoming more difficult to motivate employees to continue their career in the audit business.
The article examines what factors affect the decision of Lithuanian auditors to change their profession and leave the audit business. It was determined that the decision of auditors to leave the profession is affected by various factors, which can be grouped into 4 groups: (1) the image of the profession, (2) the environment of the profession, (3) the working environment and (4) the factors of working conditions. The following working conditions and work environment factors were determined to be of highest importance: (1) excessively long working hours, (2) excessive workload, (3) inability to balance work and free time, (4) uncompetitive salary. The research results show that the factors determining the auditors' decision to leave the profession do not differ significantly, regardless of the time when the auditors left the profession. However, it should be noted that auditors who left the profession in later years were more influenced by dissatisfaction with the factors of working conditions (workload, working hours, balancing work and free time, uncompetitive salary). This indicates that in recent years, with the growth of the Lithuanian economy and in general, more availability of different opportunities to pursue a career in various directions, the younger generation of auditors perceive and accept the complexity of audit work and the remuneration for it differently and choose other, more attractive work alternatives.
MINERALOGICAL AND PETROLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GRANITES OF THE SHPOLA-TASHLYK ORE DISTRICT (THE UKRAINIAN SHIELD)
Authors: Syomka V.O. , Stepanyuk L.M. , Ponomarenko O.M. , Bondarenko S.M. , Sukach V.V. , Kurylo S.I. , Donskyi M.O.
Published: December 2023

Mineralogical and petrographical research of different types of granites of the Kirovohrad complex, such as of Lypniazhka, Berezivske, Yaroshivka, Dorofiivka, Hlodosy, in the Shpola-Tashlyk ore district of the Ukrainian Shield, has been conducted. It allows to identify them as rare-metal genetic type. The evidence comes from: High silica (SiO2 = 71.70—74.24%), agpaitic index (0.53—0.71) and low iron oxidation (0.16—0.59) in granites. Furthermore, they are enriched with fluorine and boron based on occurrence of accessory fluorite and tourmaline. Characteristic chemical feature of the granites is a prevalence of potassium over sodium. The contents of phosphorus, zirconium, cerium, lanthanum, and lithium in Berezivske granites exceed average contents for such elements of the Ukrainian Shield, due to accessory mineralization — apatite, monazite, and lithium-bearing mica. The most high lithium grades (55 ppm) are specific for Lypniazhka and Yaroshivka granites where at their exocontact zone the lithium deposits and occurrences of niobium, tantalum, and stannum were discovered. Based on structure and texture features, massive, porphyroblastic, gneiss-like, and aplite-pegmatoid types with gradual transitions were distinguished; it is an evidence of their genetic relation. It was defined that Lypniashka granites related to the lithium pegmatite deposit have mineralogical features comparing to other types of granites, such as: a) highest ВаО (0.44—0.53 %) content in microclines; b) most ferrous biotite (f = 0.64 %) with the highest content of fluorine (0.16 %). Isotopic and geochemical research of monazite was conducted. The granites age ranges from 2026 to 2042 Ma. The granites related to rare-metal mineralization yielded ages from 2026 to 2037 Ma comparing to the oreless granites (Smoline urban-type settlement) with age 2042 Ma. On biotite-garnet geothermometer study the granites’ formation temperatures were defined, such as: Dorofiivka granite — 625°С, Berezivske granite — 640ºС, Hlodosy granite — 640ºС, and Yaroshivka granite (Т = 640—750ºС, Р = 500—700 MPa). Considering field observations and facts mentioned above the Berezivske granites belong to rare-metal granite complex of S-type.
SAFE AND ECO-FRIENDLY DETERMINATION OF LITHIUM IN SILICATE ORES USING SINTERING AND INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETRY
Authors: Raks V. , Braun O. , Schultheis B. , Marx H. , Pfänder M.
Published: December 2023

We developed new methodologies for the quantitative determination of lithium in lithium-bearing silicate minerals and clays. This research describes direct analysis of Li in powder using an atomic-emission complex for spectrum analysis "PGS-DDP-BAES" and sintering as a sample preparation technique followed by ICP-OES analysis. A new atomic-emission complex for spectrum analysis could be used to efficiently overcome the complex matrix effects, and thus allows for the direct quantitative determination of lithium in solid samples (ores, clays). The relative standard deviation is up to 7.0%. For the extraction of Li from silicate ores and clays by sintering various parameters including sintering temperature, reaction time and additives were studied. The results indicate that the optimal temperature for sintering with NH4Cl and CaCO3 is at around 900°C. Optimum conditions for lithium extraction were found to be 300°C (30 min) and 900°C (60 min), at mass ratios of an ore : NH4Cl : CaCO3 of 1:1:8. In these conditions a lithium extraction degree of 92% is reached. Relative standard deviations for the method with sintering and ICP-OES analysis vary in the interval from 1.7 to 2.2%.
جريمة التشهير عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي في نظر القانون الوضعي الإندونيسي والشريعة الإسلامية
Authors: Pramono Dwi
Published: December 2023

This research aims to clarify the crime of defamation through social media from the perspective of the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) and Islamic Sharia. In his study, the researcher followed the analytical and inductive approach that relies on the Qur’an, the Sunnah, the Criminal Law (KUHP) and the Law of Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), and studies and reports that focused on such a topic, which were obtained from primary and secondary sources. Among the most important findings that the researcher pointed out is that Islamic law considers defamation a criminal act with different types of acts such as slander, cursing, insulting, humiliation, and so on. Its evidence is the recognition or presentation of witnesses, directly or indirectly. Moreover, the punishment that can be inflicted is in the form of the main punishment which is eighty beatings for slander and reprimand for other crimes. As for the Indonesian positive law, defamation in its texts is considered a crime of consideration that affects a person in his honor and his honor, either verbally or in writing, or legally punishable images, the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Criminal Code (KUHP). The evidence and its completeness, and the punishment depends on the type of crime committed.
التفاعل الحي مع القرآن الكريم (دراسة في تحديات وإبداعات حفاظ القرآن في زمن جائحة كورونا-١٩)
Authors: Hasan Hamka
Published: December 2023

The tradition of memorizing the Quran during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced obstacles, especially for students using Arabic as their language of instruction. This study, therefore, aims to explore the obstacles and creativity during their task of memorizing and repeating the Quran (murojaah) , particularly in answering the question; what are their challenges and creativity on learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and to what extent this creativity can be maintained in normal periods. The findings of this study prove that among their obstacles are the burdensome learning method, internet network problems, and limited pulse. While their creativity is the use of new applications, memorization with partners, and voice recording. Furthermore, this study also demonstrates that the pandemic does not restrict them to be successful in their tasks and make their memorization fluent, they, even, can encourage new creativity that can be maintained in normal times. This research method is in the theme of living Quran research which makes the tradition of memorizing as part of the type of community interaction with the Quran.
مدلول " ليْس بشيء " عند الإمام النسائي
Authors: Alitfy Ahmed Eid Ahmed
Published: December 2023

In this study, I dealt with the term “nothing” according to Imam al-Nasa’i, collected and studied, and I followed the inductive, critical, and analytical approach, by identifying the narrators whom Imam al-Nasa’i said, “Nothing,” and comparing his words with those of critics and analyzing them, and then came to a ruling  It is clear in it after the critical study of each narrator, who numbered twelve narrators, in order to remove the confusion that occurred in the understanding of what is meant by it, and it was exposed, in it, to a brief translation of the imam, and showed the meaning of this term, through the interpretation of the imams after him, with comparison with the words of critics in  The narrator, and it was found that al-Nasa’i - may God have mercy on him - was one of the hard-liners in al-jarh and al-ta’deel.  The research concluded with the most important results, including: that Imam al-Nasa’i - may God Almighty have mercy on him - is considered one of the hard-liners in the wound and the modification, and that the narrator when it is proven that he is seized before his speech, and he is not harmed by what he erred in as long as he is not obscene in it, and he has the favor of the imams, and God knows best.
مركزية مقاصد الشريعة في تنزيل الأحكام على القضايا المعاصرة
Authors: Saputra Refki
Published: December 2023

Contemporary life is witnessing rapid change and tremendous development in all aspects in which number of matters, incidents and cases have appeared requiring scholars to explain on their legal description and the legal rules. This research attempts to clarify the status of the main purposes of Sharia and its pivotal authority in the process of creating Sharia rules on an incident. The research revealed the role of the purposes of Sharia in the particular ijtihad in order to ensure the fulfillment of the intended goals by the God because the process of creating the rules pays attention on achieving the purposes, public goods, and goals sought by the Sharia by legislating those rules. The research employed the inductive and analytical approach, based on approved references and sources. The research concludes that the purposes of Sharia have a major central role in the process of creating a rule on an incident. This central role is represented in five basic matters: in realizing the basis of the rule, in changing the rule in order to change its area, in postponing the application of the rule in urgent circumstances, in excluding an incident from the general rule, and in favoring a jurisprudential opinion that is appropriate to the place of judgment and achieves the intended interests of the Sharia.
مقاصد الشريعة الإسلامية في اختلاف عدد الميراث الإسلامي (دراسة مقاصدية نقدية)
Authors: Mansur Zuhratul Aini , Ulum Muhammad Royyul
Published: December 2023

The inheritance system in Islam has arrived at an increasingly complex time. There are suspicions raised by deniers and skeptics about the number of different inheritances that divided it because they do not understand and know about it and the religion of Islam is the right to understand. The research aims to find out the truth of the Islamic inheritance system and the opinions of scholars about its justice and explore the suspicions raised about the issue of male inheritance such as the luck of females and respond to them, as well as to know the purposes of Sharia in the difference in the number of inheritances between male and female. Where the research used the critical approach on Maqasid Syariah by making its investigations divided into the introduction, which contains the background of the research and its identification and previous studies; The first section dealt with knowing the truth of the inheritance system, the second section talked about investigations in the legitimate purposes, and the third section talked about the legitimate purposes in the difference in the number of inheritance and the suspicions raised about it and responding to them. The results of this research is that the inheritance system is one of the fairest of all systems in the world and the purposes of Sharia as a means of understanding the texts of Sharia rulings and to refute the suspicions raised on the subject.
الطريقة القادرية الشاذلية كمنهج الدعوة الإسلامية لمعهد "منهل الناشئين" الإسلامي
Authors: Hayati Nurul
Published: December 2023

The current modernization brings considerable changes to the entire Indonesian life, the especially Muslim community in Jakarta. Today the Muslim community in the capital of Indonesia seem to experience decadency, especially in terms of ethics, manners, association, lifestyle and care for fellow Muslim people who are increasingly indifferent. Another negative impact that is very concerning is the change that tends to lead to a moral crisis in Muslim society today, especially in the younger generation, such as the phenomenon of a free lifestyle, television broadcasts containing films that provoke the Muslim to date, pornography and porn-action. Those give rise to many complex problems that hit the country due to moral degradation.
سد الذرائع وتطبيقاتها المعاصرة في المجال الاجتماعي
Authors: Algrade Sultan Ali Thabet Hasan
Published: December 2023

This research aims to demonstrate the great importance of the evidence of sadd al-zarai’ (avoid doing destructions), and its application to some contemporary social models. This research employs the inductive and analytical approach. The research contained an introduction, three sections and a conclusion. The first and second sections talked about the concept of sadd al-zarai’, indicating the definition, the pillars, the conditions and the parts. The third section was applied to some social models and the extent to which the controls were achieved to sadd al-zarai’ in them, and began by mentioning applied models from the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the contemporary reality which included three models: Hajj and Umrah in light of the spread of the Corona virus (Covid 19 -), Qat in Yemen, and the Prophet’s birthday. This article found that sadd al-zarai’ is a legitimate argument based on the Holy Qur’an, the Prophet’s Sunnah and the work of the Companions. Also, that sadd al-zarai’ is complementary to maslahah mursalah, through which the tolerance of Islamic law, its expansion and validity for every time and place is confirmed by: bringing interests and multiplying them, preventing and minimizing destructions, and showing its great impact in containing jurisprudential developments and emerging issues in various fields, especially social field, through the diversity of sources of ijtihad and deduction.
Portuguese as a Welcoming Language
Authors: Di Palma Back Angela Cristina , Cortez Dayane
Published: December 2023

The present study dealt with the teaching of Portuguese as a Welcoming Language (hereinafter PWL, or PLAc in portuguese), showing results regarding the need for public policies on contemporary migrations. One of the developments about this environment, which was (and still has been) created by researchers around this discussion, involves the experience with the extension project entitled “Program for teaching-learning Portuguese as a Welcoming Language (PWL)”, which we describe below. The objective of this work was to share some reflections on the pedagogical practice of teaching and learning PWL in a multicultural and plurilingual context. To do so we brought, to dialogue with us, Acosta-Pereira (2018), Agier (2006), Cabete (2010), Cortez (2018), Gonçalves (2019), Grosso (2017), hooks (2017), Kramsch (2014), Sachet (2017) and Wamser and Rezende (2014). Reflections on the results obtained in this work can contribute to the initial training of teachers of Modern Languages and researchers in education, especially in the didactic and methodological elaboration that meet the needs of socioeconomic and cultural changes, impacted by this mobility.