bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Engagement and Satisfaction of Senior High School Teachers and Students during the Emergency Remote Learning Teaching (ERT)
Authors: Salayo Juland , Fesalbon Jann Ernest , Valerio Lorena C. , Litao Rodrigo A.
Published: June 2021

This quantitative study aims to determine teachers' and students' perceptions of engagement and satisfaction during the emergency remote teaching (ERT), together with the significant differences of the variables on the teachers' profiles.  Participated by 147 and 409 senior high school teachers and students in a comprehensive Catholic university, it was revealed that the respondents have positively engaged in different virtual lessons and activities.  This affirmative participation also gives way to construct online satisfaction among teachers despite few identified circumstances like the students' poor confidence in their learning, the benefits of online teaching and instructional materials, and school authorities' support. Still, teachers' and students' engagement and satisfaction remain different, while teachers' profiles like strand and year in service appear significant to teachers’ satisfaction while age and educational attainment appear significant for both teachers’ engagement and satisfaction.  Results further prove that the quality of engagement in a virtual learning environment remains a significant academic issue during the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve pedagogical and learning success.  Hence, similar studies on engagement and satisfaction on virtual learning may be conducted using comprehensive tools and methods for a different set of respondents to assess quality instructions and to achieve learning equity.
Internet Connection and Learning Device Availability of College Students: Basis for Institutionalizing Flexible Learning in the New Normal
Authors: Asio John Mark R. , Gadia Ediric , Abarintos Erlinda , Paguio Darwin , Balce Melner
Published: June 2021

Due to the effect of the current pandemic that the world is experiencing, the educational system swiftly remedied the problem of student learning. This study assessed the students' internet connection capability and the availability of learning devices at their homes. The researchers used a descriptive cross-sectional research design with the online survey as the primary tool for data gathering. Using a convenience sampling technique, this study garnered 2,894 responses from students at a local higher education institution in Central Luzon, Philippines. The study used a modified questionnaire and subjected the gathered data to simple statistical analysis. Based on the results of the survey, 70% of the students have internet access at home. On the other hand, smartphone tops the list of the learning devices that is available for learning for students. To conclude, the institution can therefore implement a flexible learning plan for the students especially this time of the pandemic period. In addition, the researchers also suggested some important recommendations in the learning system of the institution.
Strategies and mitigation devices in the speech act of disagreement in American English
Authors: Khammari Hassen
Published: June 2021

The present study aimed at exploring the strategies of disagreement and hedging devices used by native speakers of English. The study elicited the informants’ reactions when disagreeing with higher, equal, and lower status. The responses were analyzed using Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness model and Hyland’s (1998) hedging taxonomy. Discourse completion test data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings revealed that native speakers of American English used positive politeness strategies considerably with higher and equal status interlocutors (father, teacher, and friends). The respondents were concerned with saving their interlocutors’ positive face regardless of their social distance and power. The only significant difference, in terms of strategy selection, was identified in highly face-threatening contexts (accusation), where the informants opted for bald on record politeness strategies because of the seriousness of the interlocutor’s (supervisor) claims (plagiarism). The data showed also that native speakers relied on hedges considerably to mitigate their disagreements.
La mensajería instantánea en la enseñanza de la literatura en el aula de Secundaria: WhatsApp Messenger
Authors: Pérez Hernández Rosa M.
Published: June 2021

Los avances tecnológicos provocan que los estudiantes queden absortos en sus teléfonos móviles, ordenadores y otros instrumentos de la misma índole. Por este motivo, los profesores deben aprovecharse de dicha situación y de la influencia que actualmente ejercen los diferentes géneros híbridos que existen, tales como la mensajería instantánea. Lo que se sostiene en este artículo es el beneficio que puede aportar la utilización de dicha mensajería, a través de la aplicación WhatsApp Messenger, como recurso pedagógico dentro del aula de secundaria y, más concretamente, en la literatura de 3º de la ESO. Para apoyar esta hipótesis, la investigación parte de la consideración de la hibridez del género, a pesar de la reticencia que existe por parte de algunos lingüistas a tal distinción.
El miniensayo y su didáctica: escribir en las distintas disciplinas
Authors: Agosto Riera Silvia Eva , Ortiz Aguirre Enrique , Hilario Silva Pedro
Published: June 2021

El género “miniensayo” ofrece múltiples posibilidades didácticas para trabajar la escritura de un texto argumentativo en diversas materias del currículo, tanto de tipo humanístico (Historia, Lengua Castellana y Literatura, Literatura Universal), como científico (Biología y Geología, Física y Química, Educación Física, entre otras). La producción escrita de este género académico exige concretar el pensamiento para poder presentar los argumentos con precisión y brevedad, centrando una tesis que debe ser defendida con argumentos sólidos. La producción de textos argumentativos constituye una destreza fundamental tanto para la vida académica como para la vida cotidiana y tiene una importancia central en la formación de los ciudadanos; por lo tanto, debe ser abordado en las diversas disciplinas y campos de conocimiento. El currículo confirma, pues, la transversalidad de la argumentación en las distintas disciplinas y niveles educativos, y se propone dicho género, habida cuenta de su naturaleza híbrida y de su condición superestructural, macroestructural y microestructural, como ejemplo por antonomasia para articularla desde una concepción procesual y epistémica de la escritura académica. La didáctica del miniensayo constituye un pilar central en la formación tanto de los discentes como de los maestros y profesores, así como una respuesta transversal e interdisciplinar de primer orden.
La feminización de la Educación Infantil. Un estudio de caso de estudiantes varones en la Universidad de Málaga
Authors: González Alba B. , Polo Márquez Esther , Jiménez Calvo Pedro
Published: June 2021

El objeto de estudio del presente artículo es investigar algunas de las cuestiones históricas, sociales y educativas que han contribuido y contribuyen a la feminización del Grado de Educación Infantil. Desde un paradigma cualitativo e interpretativo y a partir de entrevistas en profundidad y grupos de discusión nos acercamos a la experiencia escolar, social, familiar y universitaria de siete alumnos varones matriculados en el grado de Educación Infantil en la Universidad de Málaga durante los cursos escolares 2015/16, 2016/17 y 2018/19. A partir de entrevistas individuales, colectivas y grupos focales nos acercamos a sus respectivas experiencias personales, sociales y formativas y que se vinculan con la elección y formación en este itinerario profesional. Los relatos del alumnado nos muestran (1) discursos sociales, educativos y familiares que reducen la profesión del profesorado de Educación Infantil y que la vinculan tanto de un modo explícito como implícito con el género femenino y con funciones educativas feminizadas; (2) trayectorias formativas estereotipadas y limitantes en cuestión de género, y, (3) discursos feminizados y feminizantes y acciones de discriminación positiva por parte del profesorado universitario que han generado malestar entre los alumnos varones. Conocer como se ha desarrollado este proceso y en qué situaciones se manifiestan estos discursos y acciones es fundamental para desplegar actuaciones sociales y educativas que lo contrarresten y que transformen la visión y los discursos que la sociedad en general y la comunidad educativa en particular tienen sobre los maestros varones de Educación Infantil.
Sustainable and traditional technologies in Kutahya historic houses and their contribution to circularity: the case of Lajos Kossuth house
Authors: Ankaralıgil Betül , Dişli Gülşen
Published: June 2021

It is important to preserve historic buildings in their original conditions, not only to protect building integrity but also to sustain Traditional Knowledge Systems. As stated by ICCROM, those Traditional Knowledge Systems play an important role in the conservation and management of heritage. Among them, building service systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, drainage, and their architectural construction technology help sustain heritage buildings and extend their life cycle with a minimum level of energy demand. Passive survivability means also contribute to comfort conditions, opening new scenarios for the designing of contemporary buildings. Hence, in this research, first, traditional Kutahya houses were examined in terms of their construction, technology, and architecture. Then, among them, Lajos Kossuth House, dated the 18th century, has been chosen as an exemplary to investigate its traditional building service systems in more detail from the point of circularity in construction, their contribution to circular economy, Cradle to Cradle (C2C) strategies, and design for adaptability principles (DfA).  It is observed that they are mostly in a well-preserved condition in terms of both function and character-defining features. However, after 1982, during its refurbishment work to be used as a museum, some of its original details, especially the ones related to waste and clean water were destroyed. To be able to sustain and protect the rest of the original service systems and related architectural construction details in this case study building, they should first be documented, well defined and their recognition should be increased to serve as a model for the maintenance of similar building systems. In addition, it might be possible to transfer the knowledge of those passive survivability means and circular construction principles to contemporary buildings.
Characteristics of meat, pet, and research rabbit farms in Brazil: An overview based on twelve farms
Authors: Silva Kassy Gomes da , Borges Tâmara Duarte , Costa Leandro Batista , Sotomaior Cristina Santos
Published: June 2021

Rabbit production has great growth potential in a country where animal production is very important. However, there is little data about this industry in Southern and Southeast Brazil. The aim of this study was to describe Brazilian rabbit farms that provide meat, pets and animals for learning or research. Three pet farms, four meat farms and five research rabbit farms were visited, and the production and farm characteristics data were collected between June 2018 and March 2019. A total of 1170 rabbits and 617 cages were evaluated. Most farms had 21 to 60 (58.3%) does. Considering all farms, the farmers reported an average rate of conception of 71.8%, prolificacy rate of 6.7 kits per parturition, average interval between parturitions of 65 d and 6.3 parturitions/doe yr. The mean mortality rate for breeding rabbits was 10.4%, compared to 1.7% for growing rabbits (rabbits post-weaning until slaughter or sale). The average area of a cage was 0.43±0.1 m², with an average stocking density for growing rabbits of 3 rabbits/m². The most common cage system used by farmers was a flat-deck (66.7% of farms) system with a wire cage (91.7%). Metal (41.7%) and clay (33.3%) feeders were the most common types of feeders, and automatic nipple drinkers were present in 75% of the farms. Dirt accumulation was observed in 11.2% of the cages and 5.7% of the drinkers, but not in feeders. A total of 4.1% of the cages were considered unsafe, and 0.8% had problems with the drinkers. The farms studied ranged from small to medium in size, used an extensive reproductive rhythm and followed basic production techniques. Animal health and management aspects need to be reviewed by the farmer if the rabbit production conditions are to improve.
Studi Penggunaan Bahan Aditif Dan Variasi Dosis Accelerator Terhadap Perkerasan Beton Yang Dipercepat (Studi Kasus Mutu Beton K-300)
Authors: Suhaimi Suhaimi , Kurnia R. Dedi Iman
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil pengujian kuat tekan awal beton kombinasi sikafume (mineral additive) dan variasi dosis penggunaan accelerator (chemical admixture). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimental. Adapun prosedur penelitian dimulai dengan studi literatur, dilanjutkan dengan persiapan material, pemeriksaan sifat fisis agregat, perencanaan campuran beton (concrete mix design), pembuatan dan perawatan benda uji, serta pengujian benda uji berupa pengujian slump dan pengujian kuat tekan serta analisis data. Berdasarkan hasil dan pembahasan penelitian terkait dengan nilai kuat tekan beton, maupun bentuk atau workability dan waktu perkerasan adalah sebagai berikut: 1) hasil uji kuat tekan beton kombinasi sikafume dengan variasi dosis penggunaan accelerator 1:2 memiliki nilai kuat tekan rata-rata sebesar 26,823 Mpa dan 31,280 Mpa untuk umur pengujian 24 dan 72 jam; 2) hasil uji kuat tekan beton kombinasi sikafume dengan variasi dosis penggunaan accelerator 1:3,5 memiliki nilai kuat tekan rata-rata sebesar 24,913 Mpa dan 30,643 Mpa untuk umur pengujian 24 dan 72 jam; 3) hasil uji kuat tekan beton kombinasi sikafume dengan variasi dosis penggunaan accelerator 1:5 memiliki nilai kuat tekan rata-rata sebesar 23,640 Mpa dan 30,325 Mpa untuk umur pengujian 24 dan 72 jam; 4) nilai slump yang diperoleh pada setiap variasi benda uji lebih besar dari yang direncanakan dalam mix design, yaitu nilai slump yang diperoleh termasuk katagori slump runtuh; dan 5) kombinasi sikafume dan variasi dosis accelerator dapat mempercepat waktu perkerasan dengan nilai kuat tekan rata-rata di atas 24,90 Mpa atau K-300 dalam waktu 24 dan 72 jam
Avances y desafíos del sistema de justicia peruano frente a la implementación del proceso virtual de pensión de alimentos para niñas, niños y adolescentes
Authors: Gaspar Pacheco Sara , Fernández Espinoza William Homer
Published: June 2021

El presente ensayo analiza la regulación del proceso simplificado y virtual de pensión de alimentos para niñas, niños y adolescentes durante el estado de emergencia sanitaria por la COVID-19, aprobado por el Consejo Ejecutivo del Poder Judicial del Perú, mediante la Resolución Administrativa n.° 167-2020-CE-PJ, del 4 de junio de 2020, para efectivizar el acceso a la justicia de este grupo vulnerable.
Responsabilidad parental efectiva para garantizar el ejercicio de los derechos de niñas, niños y adolescentes en los conflictos familiares
Authors: Jiménez Erazo Karla Pamela
Published: June 2021

Para garantizar un efectivo goce de los derechos de las niñas, los niños y los adolescentes, es fundamental que las personas responsables de su cuidado respeten, exijan y hagan cumplir tales derechos, dejando de lado sus intereses personales. En la antigüedad, el cuidado y la protección de los menores se ejercía a través de la potestad del padre de familia, un poder casi absoluto o ilimitado sobre sus hijos y sus bienes. Actualmente, si bien no se aplica de manera literal, se implementa deficientemente cuando se anteponen los deseos o los caprichos de quien la ejerce, sobre todo al tratarse de asuntos del orden familiar, lo cual imposibilita a las niñas, los niños y los adolescentes un pleno ejercicio de sus derechos -entre ellos, su derecho de acceso a la justicia-, pues para ello requieren que un adulto los haga valer en su nombre y representación.

De esta manera, al pasar el tiempo, los niños no reconocidos por sus padres no recibieron alimentos ni tuvieron acceso a la seguridad social y, lastimosamente, se les negó el derecho a conocer su origen, su identidad y convivir con su progenitor. Ello los obliga a que al cumplir la mayoría de edad recurran a los órganos jurisdiccionales solicitando su acceso a la justicia, ya que cuando eran menores no lo tuvieron y, por lo tanto, no pudieron hacer valer sus derechos debido a un ejercicio deficiente de patria potestad.
El acceso a la justicia administrativa de los presos en el derecho francés
Authors: Petit Jacques
Published: June 2021

Este estudio se centra en el acceso de los detenidos a la justicia administrativa francesa; a propósito de ello, se evalúa la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos, pues juega un rol determinante, especialmente cuando ejecuta las disposiciones de la Convención Europea de Derechos Humanos sobre los derechos y las libertades de los presos, quienes deben ser detenidos en condiciones compatibles con el respeto a la dignidad humana. El dualismo jurisdiccional francés (judicial y administrativo) influye en la designación del juez competente que conocerá los recursos ejercitados por los detenidos para impugnar la legalidad de las medidas adoptadas en su contra u obtener una indemnización por el daño sufrido. La distribución de competencias entre los jueces administrativos y judiciales genera, regularmente, obstáculos para que los detenidos accedan a remedios eficaces. En ese sentido, se postula que la unificación y la institución de una jurisdicción especializada en conflictos penitenciarios permitiría un mejor acceso de los detenidos a la justicia en Francia.
La protección de las personas vulnerables a través de la justicia transicional
Authors: Idárraga Martínez Ana María
Published: June 2021

Este trabajo analiza el trámite de acreditación de víctimas en el procedimiento de la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (JEP), de acuerdo con los requerimientos de las 100 Reglas de Brasilia. Para ello, se estudiará el concepto de «víctima» tanto en las 100 Reglas de Brasilia como en la JEP, además de sus consecuencias en la protección de la población vulnerable. Luego, se abordará el trámite de acreditación de las víctimas del conflicto armado colombiano ante la JEP, así como sus avances y sus desafíos en relación con los derechos de la población vulnerable, especialmente su acceso a la justicia. Las conclusiones se enfocarán en los avances, los retos y las recomendaciones que surgen del análisis expuesto.
Impact of Rapid Tourism Growth on Water Scarcity in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Yamamoto Eva Mia Siska , Sayama Takahiro , Takara Kaoru
Published: June 2021

Despite Bali’s dependency on tourism, concerns over the impact of tourism on water scarcity are increasing. The objective of this study is to analyze the clean water demand related to tourism growth and compare them with the available clean water supply. This study suggested that tourism water demand has increased by 20.8 million m3 (295%) from 1988 to 2013. Sixty-eight percent of the increase was concentrated in Badung Regency, where the tourism water demand ratio has increased from 31% to 46%. The study also suggested that rapid population growth has caused an increase in domestic water demand by 48.3 million m3 (48%). This study also shows that the capacity of clean water supply in Bali has increased significantly to meet these demands and the water supply coverage of domestic water demand has increased significantly from 13% in 1988 to 53% in 2013. The water supply coverage of tourism demand varies from year to year with an average of 28% in the study period. The increasing issues over water scarcity despite the improvement in the coverage of domestic water demand suggest further investigations. Yet, despite the large gap between supply and demand in the tourism sector the industry still can have undisrupted clean water throughout the year. This indicates the use of alternative clean water which can be obtained locally such as groundwater. Wise water management through the sharing of scientific data, including in the tourism sector is imperative in solving water scarcity in Bali. 
Keywords: clean water demand, water scarcity, Badung Regency
A importância da fiscalização tributária em âmbito municipal: um estudo na prefeitura de Itaberá no estado de São Paulo
Authors: Alves Jaqueline dos Santos
Published: June 2021

A arrecadação dos tributos, receitas municipais, é realizada pela administração, cujas receitas são aplicadas em obras, educação, saúde, segurança, saneamento, dentre outras necessidades do município, de forma que sejam revertidas em beneficio coletivo. No entanto, alguns municípios depararam-se com falta de um setor de fiscalização de tributos, bem como de agentes qualificados para realização da tarefa de fiscalizar e arrecadar os tributos públicos. Para entender a situação do caso apontado neste estudo, objetivou-se analisar como se apresentam as deficiências da Fiscalização de Tributos do Município de Itaberá pela falta de agente competente de fiscalização e o impacto que isso ocasiona na arrecadação desses tributos. O estudo caracteriza-se como de natureza qualitativo, orientado pela interpretação e atributos definidos descritivamente. Os dados foram obtidos através de questionários aplicados aos servidores municipais e entrevista com o Secretário Municipal e Diretor Municipal de Transportes. A partir dos dados coletados, realizou-se um comparativo entre a situação encontrada e a almejada para constatar a situação da arrecadação do município. Como resultados verificou-se que a atual legislação municipal se encontra desatualizada, necessitando de adequações, constatou-se também que os servidores precisam de cursos de especialização para qualificação para exercer suas atribuições de maneira eficiente.
As contribuições das TDIC para a valorização dos idiomas falados no Brasil: um olhar a partir de uma comunidade ucraniana
Authors: Bertoldi Julia Regina Bordun , Rosenau Luciana dos Santos
Published: June 2021

O tema abordado nesta pesquisa são as contribuições das TDIC - Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação para a valorização dos idiomas falados no Brasil focalizando uma comunidade ucraniana da cidade de Curitiba. O interesse por este tema decorre do reconhecimento da existência de uma diversidade linguística que é constituída por comunidades de imigrantes no Brasil. Considera-se que as Comunidades Ucranianas da cidade de Curitiba poderão usufruir das potencialidades das TDIC para o reconhecimento e a manutenção do idioma Ucraniano. O objetivo da pesquisa é identificar as contribuições das TDIC para a valorização do Idioma Ucraniano em uma Comunidade Ucraniana. A metodologia desta pesquisa é de cunho exploratório com abordagem qualitativa na análise dos dados. A coleta de dados é realizada por meio de questionário em formato digital, com uma amostra de 85 participantes da comunidade Ucraniana da cidade de Curitiba. A coleta de dados é concretizada mediante a autorização da gestão das comunidades e é coletada por uma participante da própria comunidade. A comunidade Ucraniana no Brasil demonstra uma preocupação com seu idioma e a presente pesquisa apresentará as respostas sobre as contribuições das TDIC e o uso do idioma ucraniano entre os imigrantes que estão presentes em Curitiba. Neste cenário, observa-se que estes dados podem auxiliar a gestão das comunidades ucranianas para atender às demandas do seu público, reconhecendo a importância dada ao idioma ucraniano, uma das 30 línguas da população de imigrantes no Brasil. A partir dos dados coletados, conclui-se que: 1) as TDIC são importantes para a valorização do idioma ucraniano; 2) são necessárias mais ações de gestores para facilitar o aprendizado; 3) deve haver uma maior divulgação pelos recursos que as TDIC oferecem.
Hypotensive therapу of secondary glaucoma in patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy
Authors: Sadovskaya O. P.
Published: June 2021

Objective: to evaluate the efﬁciency of monotherapy and ﬁxed combination therapy of secondary glaucoma (SG) in patients with endocrine ophthalmopathy (EOP).

Materials and methods. We examined 145 patients (290 eyes and orbits) with different forms and activity of EOP. Among them, 30 patients (58 eyes and orbits) were diagnosed with ″SG detected for the ﬁrst time and associated with EOP″ (20 % of the cases).

The patients with SG received beta-adrenoblockers (BA) or prostaglandin analogues (PGA) as initial monotherapy. Two weeks later, in the absence of intraocular pressure (IOP) compensation, ﬁxed combinations of beta-blocker/carbonic or anhydrase inhibitor (BB/CAI) or beta-blocker/prostaglandin analogue (BB/ PGA) were prescribed.

Results. The PGA monotherapy reduced the IOP level by 29 % compared to the baseline level in 33 % of the cases in increased ophthalmic tonus within Me 27 [26;28] mm Hg. (Wilcoxon test, p = 0.005). In IOP levels over 29 [28;31] mmHg, BB/PGA ﬁxed combination therapy reduced IOP by 33 % from the baseline level.

Conclusion. SG monotherapy in patients with EOP is effective in increased IOP within Me 27 [26;28] mmHg. In initial IOP levels higher than 29 [28;31] mmHg, it is expedient to prescribe BB/PGA ﬁxed combination therapy as initial therapy.
X-ray crystal structure analysis of 5-bromospiro[indoline-3,7'-pyrano[3,2-C:5,6-C']dichromene]-2,6',8'-trione
Authors: Sharma Varun , Banerjee Bubun , Kaur Gurpreet , Gupta Vivek Kumar
Published: June 2021

An analog of spirooxindole[pyrano-bis-2H-l-benzopyran] derivatives namely 5-bromospiro [indoline-3,7'-pyrano[3,2-c:5,6-c']dichromene]-2,6',8'-trione was synthesized via one-pot pseudo three-component reaction of one equivalent of 5-bromoisatin and two equivalents of 4-hydroxycoumarin using mandelic acid as a naturally occurring organo catalyst in aqueous ethanol under reflux conditions. The synthesized compound was characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HRMS data. Crystal structure was determined by using single X-ray crystallography technique. It was found that the crystals are triclinic with space group P-1, C108H60Br4N4O29S2: a = 11.8333(6) Å, b = 12.8151(6) Å, c = 17.1798(8) Å, α = 77.317(4)°, β = 74.147(4)°, γ = 66.493(5)°, V = 2280.0(2) Å3, Z = 1, T = 149.99(10) K, μ(MoKα) = 1.902 mm-1, Dcalc = 1.647 g/cm3, 11545 reflections measured (3.836° ≤ 2Θ ≤ 50.998°), 8310 unique (Rint = 0.0488, Rsigma = 0.0875) which were used in all calculations. The final R1 was 0.0622 (I > 2σ(I)) and wR2 was 0.1994 (all data). The crystal structure was solved by direct methods and refined by full-matrix least-squares procedure to a final R-value of 0.0622 for 6264 observed reflections. The crystal structure was stabilized by an elaborate system of N-H···O, O-H···O, C-H···π, and π···π interactions involving solvent molecules to form supramolecular structure.
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Authors: Arslan Hakan
Published: June 2021

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Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Dasar Bagi Warga Babakan Canggu, Badung-Bali
Authors: Juliarta I Made , Wirawan I Gede Nika
Published: June 2021

Kegiatan Pengabdian masyarakat yang dilaksanakan di Banjar Babakan Canggu Badung ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Bahasa Inggris dasar bagi warga Banjar Babakan Canggu dengan memberikan pelatihan. Program pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Dasar ini dilaksanakan berkat kerjasama antara Prodi Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Bali Dwipa dan masyarakat sekitar di Banjar Babakan Canggu Badung Bali. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dalam bentuk pelatihan Bahasa Inggris dasar ini diselenggarakan selama 4 bulan di wilayah Banjar Babakan Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung. Adapun Metode persuasif yang diaplikasikan dalam proses pembelajaran dengan jenis kegiatan kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan berdasarkan observasi yaitu dengan mengamati fenomena yang terjadi di lapangan. Adapun pelatihan yang diberikan kepada peserta antara lain pelatihan Bahasa Inggris dasar. Semua peserta yang merupakan warga Banjar Babakan Canggu nampak sangat antusias di dalam mengikuti pelatihan Bahasa Inggris dasar ini. Setelah diberikan pelatihan Bahasa Inggris dasar, kemampuan Bahasa Inggris para peserta meningkat dilihat dari kemampuan berbicara dalam Bahasa Inggris. Proses pelatihan bahasa Inggris ini diberikan kepada warga Banjar Babakan, Canggu didasari atas tulus ikhlas.
Tectonic Setting and Provenance of Eocene Sandstones of Disang Group, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Gogoi Bijit Kumar , Sarmah R K
Published: June 2021

The petrographic study of sandstone belonging to Disang Group of Eocene age shows that quartz and rock fragments are the main constituents among the framework grains. Feldspar percentage is low whereas plagioclase feldspar is dominant with the rare occurrence of K-feldspar. XRF-analysis reveals that SiO2, AI2O3, Fe2O3, MnO, TiO2, Na2O, K2O, CaO, MgO and P2O5 are the major and minor elements. SiO2 constitutes the major proportion of the oxides in the sediments. The study reveals that the provenance of these sandstones is mainly the igneous and metamorphic rocks, and the tectonic setting was an active continental margin. The presence of higher content of chert and mafic rock fragments points towards the ophiolite zone as a provenance. Detritus were possibly derived from the uplifted fold thrust belt of the Myanmar’s landmass with subordinate contribution from the Mishmi Hills region lying to the northeast of the study area.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of different immunostimulatory medicine at the experimental trichinosis and leishmaniosis on white mice
Authors: Zhdanova Olga , Rudneva O.V. , Akulinina J.K. , Napisanova L.A.
Published: June 2021

Immunostimulatory drugs in recent years are widely used in Parasitology. Also, homeopathic drugs such as Cina have anti-helmintic and immunostimulation properties. We studied the possibility of using immunostimulating and high dilutions drugs during parasitological disease treatment. Two experimental parasitological disease models (trichinelosis and cutaneous leishmaniosis) were used. Trichinellosis caused by gastrointestinal nematode Trichinella spiralis occurs in humans, domestic and wild animals. Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by parasites of Leishmania genus. It is spread by certain sandflies types bite. The disease can present in three main ways. We used 2 leishmania in vitro models and experimental mice cutaneous model. The cutaneous form presents skin ulcers, while the mucocutaneous form presents skin, mouth, and nose ulcers. For estimation of immunostimulatory efficacy, size of leishmanioma, presence of leishmania in the ulcer, and treatment time were analyzed. This study aimed at to assess the protective efficiency of homeopathic drug such as Cina C6cH and interferon 2 and inductors of interferons of types 1 and 2 interferon, against experimental trichinosis and leichmaniosis. An assay was carried out on 50 white outbred mice. These were divided into three groups of ten mice each. Group 1 was injected with interferon inductors (2.16 mg/mouse in 0.2 ml sterile saline, intramuscularly); group 2 - desoldering dissolved in water Cina C6cH one time a day per os. The group 3 received interferone-a2b; and the group 4 was injected 0.2 ml of sterile 0.9% NaCl. The group 5 was only for leishmaniasis. After a 48 hours regimen, the groups 1-3 were inoculated with a dose of 80 ± 5 units of T. spiralis larva per mouse. After 90 days of trichinellosis incubation, and during one year of leishmaniasis process the mice were euthanized and dissected for evaluation. Maximum protection was obtained in mice immunized with interferon-a2b and its stimulatory, as T. spiralis detected larvae in animals was 733.5±25.1 larva/animal. Cina C6cH immunized group presented 2840.5±183.3 larva/animal. This was less than control group (4485±430.6 larva/mouse). Also mice with leishmaniasis had fewer ulcers during treatment with immune stimulating. Ulcers sizes were 0.46+0.05 (group 3); 2.2 +0.5 (group 2), and 3.2+0.8 (group 5). Leishmanial amount in the ulcer was 3.1 +0.7(group 3), 3.6 +0.4 (group 2), and 3.7+0.3(goup 5). The time of the treatment in the 3-d group was 19.2+0.9 and more than 40 days in all group (2,4,5). So, based on this, we consider it advantageous to continue the study of immunostimulatory drugs in the complex treatment of trichinelosis and leishmaniosis.
A Debate Concerning the Biblical Mode of Baptism
Authors: Soritau Ilie
Published: June 2021

"Baptism inaugurates a life that daily moves forward to a battle, confident that in each sorrow, there is a more vigorous expression of the presence of the risen Christ. Baptism warns the Christian that if he shares the same life, he must face the same struggle of life unto death so that life is eternally victorious. Recent events in the Romanian Orthodox Church regarding the baptism of infants by immersion have ignited a civil debate and much criticism. The issue of baptism and for that matter, the baptism itself is very important. For the believers especially this is important. However, no matter how important this is, one has to agree that it should never ever lead to division and hate. Unfortunately, it looks like nothing among believers can lead to disagreement more than such discussions about the role of baptism, the meaning of it, and of course, the methods used to perform the baptism.
On the other hand, there should be an agreement that ignoring the problems raised by this issue will not solve it at all, but instead creating even more problems and further the gap among many Christians, ultimately. The fact that there is a possibility to discuss this important doctrine as part of a dialog among many denominations, among many religions it will prove the level of one’s maturity to “agree to disagree” with the main goal of learning always and know what to stand for and what is worth fighting for. When it comes to major doctrines special attention should be given to the text, making sure that there is a proper, correct, throughout exegesis as well as a very good lexical and syntactical study. The purpose of this research is to dig deep into the Bible and more specifically exegete the text found in The Gospel of Matthew chapter 3, from verses 13 to 17, then view its theological lessons followed by practical applications."
Associated Factors of Suicidal Behavior and Religiousness. A cross-sectional study
Authors: Bolboasa Ionut Eduard
Published: June 2021

"This cross-sectional study proposes to identify the differential between two groups of study participants divided into two lots, general population and addictive population, inhabitants of Constanta county, Romania, on religiosity and suicidal behavior, with its associated factors like depression, anxiety and stress.
The research was conducted between May 2020 and July 2020, the methodological approach being non-experimental, descriptive-analytical, having a cross-sectional character and using the survey method based on questionnaire and the semi¬structured interview.
Trying to identify the presence of suicidal risk factors and religiosity in the general population, but especially in addictive groups, can be a real challenge, as it is known that, in general, the clinical area has always provided sufficient research materials.
As a conclusion of the study, the influence of religiosity on autolytic behavior as well as on depression is quite minor, invalidating the literature showing the inhibitory effects of religiosity, leading to the conclusion that religiosity alone cannot be an insurmountable barrier to suicidal behavior. This invalidation may increase the level of debate about the role of religion, but it can also enrich this literature through the results of this study.
The approach of multidisciplinary prophylaxis regarding the suicidal phenomenon becomes imperatively necessary, and by carrying out some evaluations of religiosity and religious coping, one goes towards the early counteraction of some autolytic undesirable behaviors."
The Contribution of Integral Transpersonal Psychology Approach to Religion and Spirituality
Authors: Lattuada Pier Luigi
Published: June 2021

"We will explore the different conceptions of religion and spirituality from both secular and religious, confessional and philosophical perspectives.
We will compare the new visions of post-modernity with the psychological view before investigating the contribution that the different currents of the transpersonal and integral approach can provide in a dialogical perspective of transcendence and inclusion of the different positions."
A worldwide meta-analysis (1977–2020) of sediment core dating using fallout radionuclides including 137Cs and 210Pbxs
Authors: Foucher Anthony , Chaboche Pierre- Alexis , Sabatier Pierre , Evrard Olivier
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Dating recent sediment archives (< 150 years) constitutes a prerequisite for environmental and climatic reconstructions. Radiocaesium (137Cs) emitted during thermonuclear bomb testing (~1950 ̶ 1980) and nuclear accidents, as well as the decrease of excess lead-210 (210Pbxs) with depth are often combined to establish sediment core chronology. Although these methods have been widely used during the last several decades, there is a lack of structured and comprehensive worldwide synthesis of fallout radionuclide analyses used for dating sediment cores in environmental and Earth sciences. The current literature overview was based on the compilation of 573 articles published between 1977 and 2020, reporting the collection of 1351 individual dating sediment cores (the dataset can be accessed at https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.931493). This review was conducted in order to map the locations where 137Cs fallout events were detected. These included the thermonuclear bomb testing peak in 1963, the Chernobyl accident in 1986, the Fukushima accident in 2011, and 24 additional events identified in 112 sites that led to local radioactive releases (e.g. Sellafield accidents, Chinese nuclear tests). When 210Pbxs records were used along with 137Cs data, detailed information on the 210Pbxs age depth models were also synthesized. Multiple information including the core collection method, sediment properties, radionuclide analysis techniques and catchment characteristics were also compiled. With the current growing number of studies analyzing sediment cores and the increasing interest in the deployment of sediment fingerprinting techniques including radionuclides as potential discriminant properties, this spatialized synthesis provides a unique worldwide compilation for characterizing fallout radionuclide sources and levels at the global scale. This synthesis provides in particular a referential of 137Cs peak attribution for improving the sediment core dating and it outlines the main questions that deserve attention in future research as well as the regions where additional 137Cs fallout investigations should be conducted in priority.
ONBOARD/ON-GROUND IMAGE PROCESSING CHAIN FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITES
Authors: Cucchetti E. , Latry C. , Blanchet G. , Delvit J.-M. , Bruno M.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Over the last decade, the French space agency (CNES) has designed and successfully operated high-resolution satellites such as Pléiades. High-resolution satellites typically acquire panchromatic images with fine spatial resolutions and multispectral images with coarser samplings for downlink constraints. The multispectral image is reconstructed on the ground, using pan-sharpening techniques. Onboard compression and ground processing affect however the quality of the final product. In this paper, we describe our next-generation onboard/on-ground image processing chain for high-resolution satellites. This paper focuses on onboard compression, compression artefacts correction, denoising, deconvolution and pan-sharpening. In the first part, we detail our fixed-quality compression approach, which limits compression effects to a fraction of the noise, thus preserving the useful information in an image. This approach optimises the bitrate at the cost of image size, which depends on the scene complexity. This technique requires however pre- and post-processing steps. The noisy HR images obtained after decompression are suited for non-local denoising algorithms. We show in the second part of this paper that non-local denoising outperforms previous techniques by 15% in terms of root mean-squared error when tested on simulated noiseless references. Deconvolution is also detailed. In the final part of this paper, we put forward an adaptation of this chain to low-cost CMOS Bayer colour matrices. We demonstrate that the concept of our image chain remains valid, provided slight modifications (in particular dedicated transformations of the colour planes and demosaicing). A similar chain is under investigation for future missions.
HORIZONTAL ACCURACY ASSESSMENT OF GOOGLE EARTH DATA OVER
TYPICAL REGIONS OF AUSTRALIA USING WORLDVIEW
Authors: Guo J. , Tu H. J. , Li H. , Zhao Y. , Zhou J.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Since the release of Google Earth image data, it has been the most widely used remote sensing data worldwide, and its accuracy evaluation has also been the focus of historical research. However, the researchers found that Google Earth's image accuracy assessment results have obvious regional characteristics. This article uses the Australian continent as the research area and WorldView-2 remote sensing images as reference data to study the accuracy evaluation results of Google Earth data. The research shows that the overall accuracy of the assessment area in Australia is better. The areas with the best overall accuracy appear in the western coastal areas, with an accuracy range of 0.7–1.4; the accuracy assessment results in the central desert area are also better, with the accuracy range 1.4–2.2, and the areas with the worst accuracy appear in the western mountains and hills of 14.5 and 17.1.
EVALUATING VISUAL IMPRESSIONS BASED ON GAZE ANALYSIS AND DEEP LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ATTRACTIVENESS EVALUATION OF STREETS IN DENSELY BUILT-UP WOODEN RESIDENTIAL AREA
Authors: Oki T. , Kizawa S.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. This paper examines the possibility of impression evaluation based on gaze analysis of subjects and deep learning, using an example of evaluating street attractiveness in densely built-up wooden residential areas. Firstly, the relationship between the subjects' gazing tendency and their evaluation of street image attractiveness is analysed by measuring the subjects' gaze with an eye tracker. Next, we construct a model that can estimate an attractiveness evaluation result using convolutional neural networks (CNNs), combined with the method of gradient-weighted class activation mapping (Grad-CAM) - these in in visualizing which street components can contribute to evaluating attractiveness. Finally, we discuss the similarity between the subjects' gaze tendencies and activation heatmaps created by Grad-CAM.
RASTER DATA BASED AUTOMATED NOISE DATA INTEGRATION FOR NOISE MAPPING LIMITING DATA DEPENDENCY
Authors: Bharadwaj S. , Dubey R. , Zafar M. I. , Biswas S.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Noise has become a recurrent problem worldwide. Road traffic noise studies in India are fewer and restricted only to the metropolitan areas. These studies focused on recording, monitoring, analysis, modelling, and mapping. The major concern is with the onsite collection of vehicular noise data from road sites. Road traffic noise maps have been generated by using traditional techniques that involve the collection of road traffic noise by experts. There are negligible studies in the area of automated noise generation for road traffic noise. In this paper, the study examines the problems that an individual is facing in collecting onsite noise data. Onsite Noise data collection with Sound Pressure level increases the delay. A noise map is a graphical representation of the spatial dissemination in a given area for a characterized period. Developing any geospatial application requires the collection of geospatial data and attribute information. Open-source geospatial data are largely available today in the form of Map APIs. Making a model to extract spatial and attribute information from it can offer an easy solution for urban applications, without needing a separate collection of geospatial or attribute information. Google raster maps for city roads and surrounding buildings in UP are tried to be used to extract roads, buildings, vehicles, trees, etc. Various geometrical setups of vehicles in several similar road segments are tried classified using ML algorithms. Vehicular clusters in road segments are classified into 3 categories, high, medium, and low. Further characterized in terms of the range of noise spectra associated with it incorporating field data. These noise scenes are then utilized to predict the various types of simulated noise maps predicted around the road segments on an instantaneous scale, with an estimation of accuracy.
3D CITY MODEL AS A FIRST STEP TOWARDS DIGITAL TWIN OF SOFIA CITY
Authors: Dimitrov H. , Petrova-Antonova D.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. Semantic 3D city models are increasingly applied for a wide range of analysis and simulations of large urban areas. Such models are used as a foundation for development of city digital twins, representing with high accuracy the landscapes and urban areas as well as dynamic of the city in terms of processes and events. In this context, this paper presents a 3D city model, which is a starting point for development of digital twin of Sofia city. The 3D model is compliant with CityGML 2.0 in LOD1, supporting integration of the buildings and terrain and enriching the buildings’ attributes with address information. District Lozenets of Sofia city is chosen as a pilot area for modelling. An approach for 3D transformation of proprietary geospatial data into CityGML schemas is presented. The integration of the buildings and terrain is an essential part of it, since the buildings often partially float over or sink into the terrain. A web application for user interaction with the 3D city model is developed. Its main features include silhouetting a single building, showing relevant overlay content, displaying shadows and styling of buildings depending on their attributes.
INDOOR POSITIONING FOR SMART DEVICES BASED ON SENSOR FUSION WITH PARTICLE FILTER: LOCALIZATION AND MAP UPDATING
Authors: Yang Y. , Toth C.
Published: June 2021

Abstract. With every new generation of smart devices, new sensors are introduced, such as depth camera or UWB sensors. Combined with the rapidly growing number of smart mobile devices, indoor positioning systems (IPS) have seen increasing interest due to numerous indoor location-based services (ILBS) and mobile applications at large. Wi-Fi Received Signal Strength (RSS) based fingerprinting positioning (WF) techniques are popularly used in many IPS as the widespread deployment of IEEE 802.11 WLAN (Wi-Fi) networks, as this technique requires no line-of-sight to the access points (APs), and it is easy to extract Wi-Fi signal from 802.11 networks with smart devices. However, WF techniques have problems with fingerprint variance, i.e., fluctuation of the sensed signal, and efficient map updating due to the frequently changing environment. To address these problems, we propose a novel framework of IPS which uses particle filter to fuse WF and state-of-the-art CNN-based visual localization method to better adapt to changing indoor environment. The suggested system was tested with real-world crowdsourced data collected by multiple devices in an office hallway. The experimental results demonstrate that the system can achieve robust localization at a 0.3~1.5 m mean error (ME) accuracy, and map updating with a 79% correction rate.