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RESEARCH OF THE INFLUENCE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ON THE VOLUME OF PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION
Authors:   Security Corporation LLC, Yekaterinburg, Russia, Chulkova E.A. , Rakhmatullina L.I. ,   Orenburg State Agrarian University, Orenburg, Russia
Published: June 2021

The relevance of the study is due to the need to improve the efficiency of personnel management in agriculture at the meso-level, which is caused by the aggravation of the competition, directly related to globalization and the instability of intercountry interaction. In many regions of Russia, there are negative trends in the social and labor sphere of rural areas and a decrease in the share of agricultural enterprises. In these conditions, the priority is the development of import substitution and the active creation and implementation of innovations, which increases the requirements for professional education. The purpose of the article is to assess the impact of vocational education of personnel of agricultural organizations in municipal districts of the region on the annual volume of their production. In preparing the article, we used: monographic method; systemic, sectoral, decomposition and complex methodological approaches; structural-temporal analysis and regression analysis (in kind and in standardized form). A methodology has been developed for analyzing the staffing of agricultural organizations in municipal districts of the region and the impact of vocational education and its components on the volume of production; established an annual decrease in the number of people actually employed in agriculture; by constructing multivariate regression models, the influence of the number in groups of personnel categories on the volume of production of agricultural organizations in current prices was revealed. Models of closeness of connection are given on a natural scale and in standardized form, the latter provide an opportunity to compare the impact of each of the factors on the volume of production. The groups were identified that have direct and inverse relationships with the performance indicator. The obtained quantitative assessments of existing processes (including latent ones) significantly expand information support in the formation of personnel policy both at the meso-level and in organizations. Elimination of the existing negative phenomena will ensure an increase in the efficiency of agriculture as a production system. In the future, the continuation of this study is relevant, in particular, in the sectoral context, both in complex industries and in subsectors.
APPROACHES TO FORMALIZING THE CONCEPT OF TRANSPORT BEHAVIOR OF THE POPULATION OF URBAN AGGLOMERATIONS
Authors:   Tula State University, Tula, Russia, Agureev I.E. , Akhromeshin A.V. ,   Tula State University, Tula, Russia
Published: June 2021

The article deals with the field of knowledge about the transport behavior of passengers in complex transport systems of megacities, large cities and their agglomerations, in which there is a great variety of transport systems. These systems form hierarchies, where each level is described by mathematical models of homogeneous transport systems and serves as a decision-making area for implementing collective transport behavior. A review of the works of foreign and domestic authors dealing with the definition of the concept of “transport behavior”, its semantic content, a new approach to the definition of transport behavior is presented. The functional description of the “transport system of individual behavior” is presented as a collective result of the decisions made on trips that occur at certain time intervals in the transport system of the agglomeration. The mathematical description of the transport system based on the theory of macrosystems is given as a multicomponent heterogeneous open system, in which there are many decisions about the trip and the corresponding set of transport processes that ensure the achievement of the efficiency criterion.
EVALUATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ORGANIZING INCOMING QUALITY CONTROL OF SPARE PARTS IN A MOTOR TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Orenburg State University, Orenburg, Russia, Bondarenko E.V. , Dryuchin D.A. ,   Orenburg State University, Orenburg, Russia, Bulatov S.V. ,   Orenburg State University, Orenburg, Russia
Published: June 2021

The efficiency of vehicle operation largely depends on the quality of the spare parts used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles. The significance of the factor under consideration is determined by the complex influence on the economic indicators of vehicle operation and on traffic safety indicators. One of the measures aimed at improving the efficiency of operation is the organization of input quality control of spare parts. The costs of conducting and technological complexity of the input control vary significantly for different controlled objects, the effect of its implementation is ambiguous, which determines the relevance of the task of evaluating the effectiveness and expediency of its organization. Based on the urgency of the problem, the aim of the study is to improve the efficiency of the operation of motor vehicles by determining the optimal parameters of the input quality control system for spare parts. The hypothesis is put forward that the introduction of quality control of spare parts in the production cycle of motor transport and service enterprises will increase the efficiency of vehicle operation. To achieve this goal, a mathematical model for evaluating the effectiveness of input quality control of spare parts has been developed. Based on the parameters of the developed model, the target function of the study is de-termined, and restrictions due to the operating conditions of vehicles are established. Based on the results of the analysis of the assessment of the significance of factors that determine the efficiency of transport activities, it is proposed to use the value of total costs, including the likely damage from missing a defective part, unit, or unit, as the main criterion for the effectiveness of input quality control of spare parts . On the basis of the created mathematical model, a methodology for evaluating the feasibility of organizing input quality control of spare parts used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles is developed To confirm the proposed hypothesis, the adequacy of the developed model was checked. One of the largest passenger motor transport enterprises of the city of Orenburg — CJSC «Avtokolonna 1825» was chosen as the base for the study. As a model unit, the gimbal transmission of buses of the KaVZ family is considered. It is established that the direct costs of organizing the input control of this node are compensated by the savings due to the increased reliability of vehicles. But, based on the fact that this reduces the likelihood of road accidents caused by the failure of the cardan transmission, conclusions are drawn about the feasibility of organizing input control.
ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATIC RISKS IN RELATION TO THE TRANSPORT IN-FRASTRUCTURE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONS OF RUSSIA
Authors:   Moscow Automobile and Highway State Technical University (MADI), Moscow, Russia, Yakubovich A.N. , Yakubovich I.A. ,   Moscow Automobile and Highway State Technical University (MADI), Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2021

Theme. Infrastructure of transport systems of the permafrost zone of Russia, operated in conditions of global warming. Objectives. To quantify the risks of disrupting the functionality of transport infrastructure facilities, taking into account the soil and natural and climatic features in the territory of their operation. Methodology. Modeling the temperature dynamics of the soil massif, including the upper seasonal thawed layer and the lower layer of permafrost soil, identifying changes in its strength and deformation properties under the accepted scenario of climatic changes, assessing the impact of changes in the soil massif on the operational state and safety of various types of infrastructure facilities of transport systems (taking into account the appearance of additional precipitation of thawing soil and a decrease in its bearing capacity), determination of the values of predicted risks on a scale that is uniform for all types of objects. Results. New data have been obtained on the negative consequences of climate change for the infrastructure of transport systems in the permafrost zone of Russia. Under fairly conservative assumptions about a warming of 2 degrees Celsius, the risk of functional impairment for the road profile is predicted to be from 86 to 294 points on a 1000-point scale, and climatic risks increase with an increase in the temperature of permafrost. The magnitude of the expected risks in relation to the aerodrome pavement is approximately at the same level; these two types of objects are distinguished by the greatest resistance to climatic changes. Pile foundations are subject to risk ranging from 143 to 529 points. The most vulnerable to warming are strip and columnar foundations, for which the lowest risk value obtained during modeling is 389 points, and under unfavorable conditions (high-temperature permafrost in combination with low soil moisture), the risk increases to the maximum possible value of 1000 points. Implications. The risks of disrupting the functionality of infrastructural objects of the permafrost transport systems, predicted at warming up to 2 degrees Celsius, should be considered significant. With risks up to 400 points (road profile, airfield coverage), it is advisable to limit ourselves to monitoring the current state of the facility and, if necessary, restore its functionality. With risks from 400 to 600 points, it is recommended, and in case of risks over 600 points, it is mandatory to carry out preventive engineering and technical measures aimed at stabilizing the temperature regime of soils and preventing a sudden loss of functionality of individual elements of the transport system.
“Rompendo as porteiras para poder construir algo diferente”: mulheres camponesas na universidade
Authors: Nunes Farias Magno , Faleiro Wender , Borges Neiva Aldanice Martins
Published: June 2021

O estudo que deu origem a esse artigo teve como objetivo conhecer as narrativas de mulheres camponesas inseridas na universidade pública, e apreender as lutas e desafios que perpassam essas vivências. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, em que se realizou um grupo focal com cinco mulheres camponesas de uma comunidade rural do município de Catalão-Goiás (Brasil), que ingressaram na Licenciatura em Educação do Campo, na Universidade Federal de Goiás/Regional Catalão. Observou-se, a partir das falas das mulheres, as dimensões materiais das dificuldades de permanência na universidade, denunciando a carência de ações para a inclusão dessas pessoas nesse espaço. As participantes apontam como o machismo interfere nos seus cotidianos, exemplificados em narrativas sobre a desconfiança dos maridos e vizinhos sobre o que elas fazem na universidade. Muitas apontam a Educação Superior como um espaço promotor de um processo de emancipação, possibilitando a ocupação de outros lugares na sociedade, indo além do que é socialmente imposto, podendo se apropriar de outros saberes e experiências.
Apontamentos Sobre Linguagem e Hermenêutica em Agostinho
Authors: Marques Victor Hugo de Oliveira , Targino Julielton de Melo
Published: June 2021

A linguagem e a hermenêutica são duas grandes áreas da Filosofia e estão presentes na discussão filosófica de Agostinho. Esta pesquisa buscou apontar as relações destas temáticas no pensamento do autor com base em algumas obras primordiais para atingir este objetivo. Sendo assim, foram identificados os conceitos bases que constituem a linguagem (sinais, significado, palavra) e a hermenêutica (sinais figurados, sentido literal, obscuridades) em seus apontamentos. A primeira, é uma estrutura que possibilita a comunicação, por meio da convenção de vocábulos fazendo acontecer a mediação entre o pensamento e a palavra, seja ela falada ou escrita. A segunda, por sua vez, ao reconhecer que o problema das obscuridades é de natureza linguística, faz com que se interprete corretamente os textos sagrados. A linguagem é como que pré-formada na razão; e a teoria da interpretação de Agostinho se constrói através da linguagem. Assim, ambas, constituem uma via objetiva que faz a mediação para acessar a verdade (Deus).
O Retorno do Fundamento à Identidade: o Fechamento do Sistema Hegeliano.
Authors: Heldt Michele Borges
Published: June 2021

Na Doutrina da Essência, que é o segundo livro da Ciência da Lógica, Hegel desenvolve a estrutura das determinações de reflexão (Reflexionsbestimmungen). Essa estrutu-ra, enquanto proposta de mediação pura, deve formar um sistema lógico fechado, que equivale, em termos hegelianos, ao retorno do fundamento para a identidade. Neste artigo buscar-se-á analisar este movimento, bem como al-guns pormenores argumentativos e conceitos que tal análise, neces-sariamente, implica.
O Destino da Razão em uma Era de Pós-Verdade: Reflexões a Partir de O Futuro de uma Ilusão de Sigmund Freud
Authors: Maciel Marcelo da Costa
Published: June 2021

Este ensaio reflete sobre as atuais condições de produção e difusão do conhecimento na área das Humanidades, explorando também as perspectivas que se abrem para o futuro. Tomando como ponto de partida O Futuro de uma Ilusão, avalia-se, à luz da contemporaneidade, o diagnóstico feito por Freud acerca da era moderna e do lugar nela desempenhado pela religião e pela ciência. Em seguida, discute-se o conceito de “pós-verdade” como uma chave-interpretativa para a compreensão da época atual, ressaltando-se suas implicações sobre o campo das Humanidades. Nesse ponto, são abordados temas tais como a crise da razão, o declínio das Humanidades e o império das tecnologias. Por fim, o artigo pretende apontar algumas possibilidades abertas para o ensino e a pesquisa nas Humanidades. Seguindo a reflexão feita por Max Weber em A Ciência como Vocação (1917), ressalta-se a necessidade da dedicação obstinada e da entrega apaixonada, sem otimismo exagerado, mas também sem resignação ou renúncia. Como conclusão, o artigo apresenta o ofício de professor e pesquisador das Humanidades como o ofício de um guardador e transmissor de um patrimônio extremamente valioso no presente e que poderá, mesmo, ser indispensável no futuro.
On the State and Stability of Fuel Cell Catalyst Inks
Authors: Bapat Shalmali , Giehl Christopher , Kohsakowski Sebastian , Peinecke Volker , Schäffler Michael , Segets Doris
Published: June 2021

Catalyst layers (CL), as an active component of the catalyst coated membrane (CCM), form the heart of the proton electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). For optimum performance of the fuel cell, obtaining suitable structural and functional characteristics for the CL is crucial. Direct tuning of the microstructure and morphology of the CL is non-trivial; hence catalyst inks as CL precursors need to be modulated, which are then applied onto a membrane to form the CCM. Obtaining favorable dispersion characteristics forms an important prerequisite in engineering catalyst inks for large scale manufacturing. In order to facilitate a knowledge-based approach for developing fuel cell inks, this work introduces new tools and methods to study both the dispersion state and stability characteristics, simultaneously. Catalyst inks were prepared using different processing methods, which include stirring and ultrasonication. The proposed tools are used to characterize and elucidate the effects of the processing method. Structural characterization of the dispersed particles and their assemblages was carried out by means of transmission electron microscopy. Analytical centrifugation (AC) was used to study the state and stability of the inks. Herein, we introduce new concepts, S score, and stability trajectory, for a time-resolved assessment of inks in their native state using AC. The findings were validated and rationalized using transmittograms as a direct visualization technique. The flowability of inks was investigated by rheological measurements. It was found that probe sonication only up to an optimum amplitude leads to a highly stable colloidal ink.
DockOnSurf: A Python code for the High-Throughput Screening of Flexible Molecules Adsorbed on Surfaces
Authors: Marti Carles , Blanck Sarah , Staub Ruben , Loehlé Sophie , Michel Carine , Steinmann Stephan
Published: June 2021

We present the open-source python package DockOnSurf which automates the generation and optimization of low-energy adsorption configurations of molecules on extended surfaces and nanoparticles. DockOnSurf is especially geared towards handling polyfunctional flexible adsorbates. The use of this high-throughput workflow allows to carry out the screening of adsorbate-surface configurations in a systematic, customizable and traceable way, while keeping the focus on the chemically relevant structures.The screening strategy consists on splitting the exploration of the adsorbate-surface configurational space into chemically meaningful domains, i.e., by choosing among different conformers to adsorb, surface adsorption sites, adsorbate anchoring points, orientations and allowing dissociation of (acidic) protons. We demonstrate the performance of the main features based on varying examples, ranging from CO adsorption on a gold nanoparticle to sorbitol adsorption on hematite. Through the use of the presented program, we aim to foster efficiency, traceability and ease of use in research within tribology, catalysis, nanoscience and surface science in general.
Substituent Effects on Transient, Carbodiimide-Fueled Geometry Changes in Diphenic Acids
Authors: Jayalath Isuru , Gerken Madelyn , Mantel Georgia , Hartley Scott
Published: June 2021

Nucleotide-fueled conformational changes in motor proteins are key to many important cell functions. Inspired by this biological behavior, we report a simple chemical system that exhibits carbodiimide-fueled geometry changes. Bridging via transient anhydride formation leads to a significant reduction of the twist about the biaryl bond of substituted diphenic acids, giving a simple molecular clamp. The kinetics are well-described by a simple mechanism, allowing structure–property effects to be determined. The kinetic parameters can be used to derive important characteristics of the system such as the efficiencies (anhydride yields), maximum anhydride concentrations, and overall lifetimes. Transient diphenic anhydrides tolerate steric hindrance ortho to the biaryl bond but are significantly affected by electronic effects, with electron-deficient substituents giving lower yields, peak conversions, and lifetimes. The results provide useful guidelines for the design of functional systems incorporating diphenic acid units
Wiedza, władza, niepewność. Koncepcja nauki postnormalnej Silvia Funtowicza i jerome’a R. Ravetza
Authors: Karpińska Agnieszka
Published: June 2021

Celem artykułu jest analiza koncepcji nauki postnormalnej Silvia Funtowicza i Jerome’a Ravetza. W pierwszej części tekstu autorka opisuje jej genezę oraz podstawowe założenia metodologiczne i teoretyczne. W drugiej części dokonuje analizy nauki postnormalnej z perspektywy socjologii wiedzy. Według autorki koncepcja nauki postnormalnej, forsowana przez jej twórców jako nowa metoda uprawiania nauki, jest propozycją politycznego, a być może – z uwagi na pluralizm reprezentowanych stanowisk – publicznego procesu decyzyjnego i stanowi przykład opisanego przez Pierre’a Bourdieu procesu budowania autorytetu uczonego poprzez narzucenie własnej definicji nauki.
The Application of Data Harmonization in Minority Studies. The Case of the Political Participation of the Russian Speaking Population in Former Soviet States
Authors: Oleksiyenko Olena
Published: June 2021

This article discusses the theoretical possibilities and practical implications of survey data recycling and survey data harmonization. Using the example of political participation (participation in demonstration) of the Russian-speaking population in former Soviet states, the article presents the procedure of key variable harmonization (minority status), the rules, and the procedures of creating a harmonization control variable, and the possibilities of using harmonized variables in substantive statistical analysis. The harmonization procedures described in this article can be used to study other rare events and other minority groups – studies that often struggle with small and insufficient samples.
Evolution of A. V. Kartashev's Views on the History of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Imperial Period
Authors:   Dostoevsky Omsk State University, Bychkov S. P. , Gefner O. V. ,   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P. A. Stolypin
Published: June 2021

The article is devoted to the problem of changing the view of the historian of the Russian Orthodox Church Anton V. Kartashev on the peculiarities of the existence of Orthodoxy in the historical period of the Russian Empire. By comparing pre-revolutionary articles and publications of the 1930s and 1950s, the key positions of these changes are determined, and the factors that contributed to the evolution of the historian's scientific views are identified. The author concludes that Kartashev turns from an active critic of church shortcomings into an apologist of the Russian Church of the imperial period, and reveals many positive features of the existence of Orthodoxy during the period of Synodal administration. Russian Russian Orthodox Church, A.V. Kartashev, The Concept of Russian Church History, Synodal administration.
Religion Teacher Legal Status in Secular Educational Institutions
Authors:   Trans-Baikal State University, Mamkina I. N.
Published: June 2021

The article presents an analysis of Religion teacher legal status. The author highlights that the clergy focused on the state ideology and moral education implementation. In educational institutions the legal status of a religion teacher was equated to that of a teacher. The author comes to the conclusion that with the exception of the rights to ranks a religion teacher was in fact a civil servant.
Siberian Congresses of the Orthodox Clergy on the Ways of Imposing “Russianness” Among the Indigenous Population
Authors:   Irkutsk State University, Dameshek L. M.
Published: June 2021

The article examines the activities of the Orthodox Church in Siberia to inculcate (impose) “Russianness” among the indigenous population of the region. The work of the late 19 century missionaries congresses is analyzed, and the unity of actions of the spiritual and secular authorities in conducting the Russification policy towards the indigenous population of Siberia is emphasized.
Irkutsk Metropolis: Pages of History
Authors:   Irkutsk State University, Sannikov A. P.
Published: June 2021

On January 21, 1727, the Irkutsk Diocese was established. Its opening was the result of Orthodoxy in spread in Eastern Siberia, which began in the 17th century. Irkutsk became the center of a new diocese. In 1727, there were 8 churches and 2 monasteries, while the city was developing dynamically while being the administrative center. In 1822, it included the territory of the Yenisei Province. The easternmost diocese of Russia turned out to be the largest in terms of territory – about 10 million square kilometers, occupying more than half of the entire territory of the country and extending over two continents. In 1826, the diocese was transferred from the 3rd grade to the 2nd grade, and its bishop became the archbishop. In the future, all the lords (church leaders) received the same rank, sometimes not immediately. An important event in its history was the canonization by the Synod in December 1804 of the first bishop Innokenty Kulchitsky. The most famous in Eastern Siberia was the Ascension Monastery, which became the spiritual center of the diocese. There were four churches, a chapel, a hotel, a school, cell buildings, and outbuildings. The high bell tower, the five-domed Ascension Cathedral, and other churches and buildings were distinguished by their beauty and richness. Dramatic events of the early twentieth century forced the Irkutsk clergy to take part in social and political life. In the emerging multi-party system, they relied on right-wing and centrist political parties. Under the Soviet regime, the Irkutsk diocese, as well as the Orthodox Church as a whole, was targeted by a wave of repressions (purges). The attitude of the state to religion began to change in the conditions of perestroika. This allowed the Orthodox Church to receive a powerful impetus for its development. The result of this was the establishment of the Irkutsk Metropolis, which included the Irkutsk, Bratsk and Sayan dioceses.
Regulation of Screening of Foreign Direct Investments in the European Union
Authors: Vig Zoltán
Published: June 2021

This paper examines the framework and cooperation mechanisms set up by Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union. The Regulation merely gives a framework for the coordination of national legislation, and member states can still decide if they want to set up screening mechanisms and to screen foreign direct investments. The pandemic has accelerated these processes, and more and more European Union member states enacted legislation relating to the screening of foreign direct investments in strategic branches of the economy. The Commission has also issued a Guidance at the end of March 2020, in which it warns about the risk that the Coronavirus related economic shock might have on strategic industries, especially on healthcare related industries. At the same time, recognizing the importance of foreign direct investments for the economy, it pointed out in the Guidance the necessity to find a balance between the need for foreign capital and the protection of European Union strategic industries using appropriate screening tools.
Balancing Work and Life
Authors: Zaccaria Márton Leó
Published: June 2021

The present study deals with the current labour law questions of balancing work and private life. The topicality of the study is supported by Directive (EU) 2019/1158 which, built on the existing legislative basis, brings several novelties in this regulative area refreshing the key elements of the criteria of equal employment referring to the employees raising children. The researched regulation fits into the high level, socially motivated; worker-protection Directive designated by the European Pillar of Social Rights, consequently, this aspect also plays a role in elaboration. In my analysis, I concentrate on the regulative background, subject of the new Directive, as well as its connection to fundamental social rights and the new norms describing the potentially strengthening legal protection of workers. I draw conclusions based on their synthesis about the predictable future effects of the new regulation.
Exploring Exercise-induced BDNF Pathways that affect Tau Dephosphorylation and Episodic Memory in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review
Authors: Gindin Simona
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Research has indicated that exercise improves memory and cognitive function, which can be attributed to an increase in exercise-induced brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF has also been suggested to reverse tau aggregation seen in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) via tau dephosphorylation, which can thereby improve memory function. A tyrosine receptor (TrkB) mechanism has been proposed between BDNF and the subsequent tau dephosphorylation. However, the effects of exercise-induced BDNF on tau dephosphorylation and episodic memory remain unclear. Thus, the purpose of the systemic review is to clarify a pathway linking exercise, BDNF, tau dephosphorylation, and episodic memory in AD models.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search of peer-reviewed primary and review articles was conducted in the field of neuroscience and memory. Key search terms used in the database were: BDNF, tau, phosphorylation, TrkB, exercise, memory, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Results: Evidence suggests that exercise-induced BDNF enhances episodic memory in animal and human studies, and has therapeutic potential for alleviating AD symptoms. Furthermore, bath incubation of BDNF administered to AD-induced human and rodent tissue has demonstrated a rapid tau dephosphorylation effect, specifically through a protein kinase pathway involving PI-3K and AKT, following TrkB binding.
Discussion: The memory enhancements demonstrated from increased BDNF production are dependent on exercise. Exercise-induced episodic memory enhancements may be explained by BDNF’s ability to dephosphorylate tau via a TrkB mechanism. Specifically, the PI-3K/AKT pathway is the subsequent downstream signal involved in tau dephosphorylation, since BDNF administration to AD-induced neurons resulted in no dephosphorylation in the presence of a PI-3K inhibitor. Lastly, given BDNF’s ability to dephosphorylate tau in AD models and shift tau accumulation away from the soma, it indicates that exercise may form part of an effective treatment for individuals with AD.
Conclusion: Although the research surrounding BDNF and tau dephosphorylation on episodic memory enhancements is extensive, gaps remain about BDNF’s effects in an exercise-induced setting. Further research needs to be conducted to confirm whether exercise-induced BDNF indicates similar effects on episodic memory. This research is also clinically relevant in AD treatment, whereby exercise has the potential to be prescribed concurrently with other therapies.
The Influence of Work Culture, Compensation and Work Spirit on Employee Performance of Health Office in in Pariaman City
Authors: Dahlila Dahlila , Frinaldi Aldri
Published: June 2021

The biggest challenge for local governments in realizing the success of health development as well as the biggest hope is how to manage human resources (HR) dynamic, productive hard worker to achieve Indonesia's Vision 2045. The Health Office as OPD that handles the health sector has not yet reached the work target according to the predetermined work plan. To achieve the highest degree of health requires hard work in the health sector. This study is to reveal the influence of work culture, compensation and employee morale in the Pariaman City Health Office. With quantitative methods and a saturated sample of 62 employees, questionnaires, interviews and observations were carried out. Data testing was carried out with validity and reliability. The results of the path analysis state that there are direct and indirect effects of exogenous variables on endogenous variables.There is an influence of work culture, compensation and work morale on the performance of the employees of the Kota Pariaman Health Office by 55% and an indirect effect of 31.6%. The rest is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
Psikoterapi çevirmenliği: Psikososyal destek hizmetlerinde çevirmenin rolü ve önemi
Authors: ŞAN Filiz
Published: June 2021

Son yıllarda alınan dış göçle birlikte, Türkiye’de ülke dilini bilmeyen kişilerin toplum hizmetlerine ulaşabilmesini olanaklı kılacak, çeviriye ve çevirmene duyulan ihtiyaç artmıştır. Söz konusu ihtiyacı karşılamak üzere sürdürülen toplum çevirmenliğinin uygulama alanlarından bir tanesi psikoterapi görüşmelerinin gerçekleştirildiği ruh sağlığı alanıdır. Konu ruh sağlığı olduğunda, danışanların profili ve ihtiyaçları, görüşme yöntem ve teknikleri, soru türleri gibi ilgili alanın uzmanlık bilgisiyle sürdürülen bir terapi süreci söz konusu olmaktadır. Türkiye’de bu tür terapilerde çeviriye ihtiyaç duyanların göçmenler olduğu dikkate alındığında, mevcut dinamiklere göç öncesi, göç sırası ve göç sonrası yaşadıklarının bir sonucu olan travmaların derinliği, kültür ve gelenek farklılıkları, terapiye olan bakış açısı gibi çok daha farklı faktörlerin de belirleyici şekilde eklemlendiği söylenebilir. Buna göre çevirmenin psikoterapideki görevinin, sadece kelimelerin başka bir dile aktarılmasıyla sınırlı olması mümkün görünmemektedir. Bu çıkarım, söz konusu süreçte çevirmenin, kültürler arası iletişim uzmanı olarak, terapideki rolünün araştırılmasını önemli hale getirmiştir. Buradan hareketle bu araştırmada psikoterapilerde görev alan çevirmenlerin rolü ve önemi ortaya koyularak, taraflar açısından işbirliğinin somutlaştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla bu çalışmada ruh sağlığı ve toplum çevirmenliği alanlarının kuramsal ve kavramsal çerçevesi oluşturulmuş, durumsallık ilişkisi bağlamında psikoterapideki dinamikler belirlenmiş ve çeviri sürecine etkisi açısından sorunsallaştırılmıştır. Yapılan araştırma ve değerlendirmeler sonucunda çevirmenlerin psikoterapilerdeki rolü ve önemi, uzman ve çevirmen işbirliği odağında ortaya konulmuştur.
Applied strategies in translating idiomatic expressions: Cultural-bound analysis in Brida novel by Paulo Coelho
Authors: VALİZADEH Mohammadreza , VAZİFEHKHAH Ahmad Ezzati
Published: June 2021

The main purpose of this paper is to throw some light on applied strategies at an idiomatic expressional level in a contrastive analysis framework by investigating the cultural-bound in Brida novel by Paulo Coelho from English translation into Persian. It is worthy to point out that the main theoretical framework of the present paper is based on Baker’s (2011) model of translation in rendering idiomatic expressions. Further, within the text, there are some certain comparisons which are conducted to highlight the matches and mismatches in translation of idiomatic expressions both in English language and the Persian one. Hence, the core properties of this issue are described both in English and Persian. In addition, other researchers, translators, teachers and students may well take this information into account as one of the main platforms from which they find out some strategies in translation of idiomatic expressions. Moreover, to make the comparison clear any strategy has been classified and exemplified by the researchers. The result indicates the fact that Idiomatic expression of similar meaning but dissimilar form at 32.48% is the most applicable strategies in translating idiomatic expressions when a translator faces cultural-bound obstacles.
Does Using BIM Application to Automate Quantity Surveying Increase Bidding Success?
Authors: Bigelow Ben , Ghosh Somik
Published: June 2021

Anecdotal evidence exists claiming the benefits of technology regarding efficiency and overall competitiveness of contractors. However, there is lack of empirical evidence demonstrating that technology improves contractors’ efficiency, especially as it relates to their bidding success. This study explores the association of a specific BIM application that automates the extraction of quantities from virtual models to bidding successes on public projects. Information from public projects in the state of Texas that used the BIM application in 2016 were analyzed. The contractors who used the application showed an overall increase in their success rate in public bids. Analysis indicates that the success rates of winning bids using the application are not equal for all public project types. Additionally, the results suggest that the odds of winning bids are higher for projects under $100 million as opposed to projects valued in excess of $100 million. The empirical evidence presented suggests that the use of the BIM application is related to winning Public work in Texas; however due to the limitation of the data it cannot indicate causation. Nevertheless, the results should encourage contractors to use the BIM application during bidding.
Expectations, Challenges, and Motivations for Early Career Faculty Who Transitioned from Industry to Academia: A Literature Review
Authors: McCall Contina , Collins Wesley , Azhar Salman , Leousis Kasia
Published: June 2021

Industry experience is desired by construction management education program chairs and advisory boards and required by the construction management accreditation board. This paper based on extensive literature review explores the expectations, challenges, and motivations for early career faculty who transitioned from private industry to academia. New faculty are expected to understand how to teach, be prepared to research and publish academic work, and be oriented to academe. New academics face various challenges in the early transitional years such as a lower starting position, lower starting salaries than in industry, removal from hands-on practice, doctoral degree requirements, and stress and heavy workloads. However, practitioners are also motivated to decide to make the move to academia by factors such as a second career after retirement, having a calling to teach, wanting a better work-life balance, and giving back to education. As universities are challenged to hire faculty with industry experience, administrators must be aware of the expectations, challenges, and motivations facing new faculty from industry. The existing literature regarding factors for transitioning to academia seem to be limited, particularly regarding the construction industry. Future research will seek to develop a set of training resources for early career construction management faculty that have transitioned from industry.
Integration of Dynamic 3-D Models in Construction Management Courses
Authors: Y. Ghanem Sahar
Published: June 2021

The traditional lecture method is commonly used to teach Construction Management students. But most of the construction management concepts are hard to convey using this method, and students face obstacles to learning some of the ideas due to the difficulties in visualizing the concepts learned. This research aims to evaluate the influence of using three-dimensional models (3D) as a visualization tool in the construction management undergraduate program. The technique was implemented in three courses at different levels in the curriculum for one semester, and data were collected at the end of the courses. The results showed a strong influence of using 3D modeling in the materials and methods course and construction graphics with less effect in the estimating course. The results encourage expanding the use of 3D modeling and including it in more courses.
Improved Algorithm for the Incremental Assignment Problem
Authors: Wang Pinzhi , Gningue Youssou , Zhu Haibin
Published: June 2021

The Assignment Problem is a basic combinatorial optimization problem. In a weighted bipartite graph, the Assignment Problem is to find the largest sum of weights matching. The Hungarian method is a well-known algorithm, which is combinatorial optimization. Adding a new row and a new column to a weighted bipartite graph is called the Incremental Assignment Problem (IAP). The algorithm of the Incremental Assignment Problem utilizes the given optimal solution (the maximum weighted matching) and the dual variables to solve the matrix after extending the bipartite graph. This paper proposes an improvement of the Incremental Assignment Algorithm (IAA), named the Improved Incremental Assignment Algorithm (IIAA). The improved algorithm will save the operation time and operation space to find the optimal solution (the maximum weighted matching) of the bipartite graph.
Sense of Community in a Midwestern Construction Management Program
Authors: Sauer Aaron , Bruce Richard , Bradford Curtis
Published: June 2021

The U.S. construction industry lacks diversity in respect to female and minority populations. This lack of diversity presents a threat and an opportunity for construction firms and the industry as a whole. Undergraduate construction management programs can support the industry by recruiting and retaining a diverse student population. Previous studies indicate that sense of community is positively related to recruiting, student satisfaction, academic achievement, and retention for underrepresented populations in higher education. The researchers compared sense of community to investigate differences between demographic groups. The findings indicate a significant difference in sense of community based on gender and no difference based on race. The study provides insights on the experience of underrepresented populations within construction programs. The findings will assist construction programs as they seek to support underrepresented populations and measure the impact of interventions over time.
Detecting Student Cooperation on LMS Exams
Authors: Coffey Robert , Clarke Shima
Published: June 2021

Instructors develop courses to promote student learning and a multitude of strategies to measure if learning occurs through exams, projects, and other assignments. However, the measurements may also be an indication of how well the students cheat. In the classroom, proctors and multiple versions of an exam help to deter cheating, and comparing right and wrong answers among students helps to detect it. Video proctors for Online exams prove effective at preventing cheating, but they pose privacy and other issues. Comparing right and wrong answers between students remains a useful tool to detect online cheating. We propose analyzing learning management system (LMS) data to support and possibly replace other detection methods. LMS data have the potential to reveal cooperating students through a statistical analysis of student answer times. The proposed methodology is accessible to instructors without involving administrators in data collection.
Investigation of Machine Learning for Clash Resolution Automation
Authors: Harode Ashit , Thabet Walid
Published: June 2021

Various research work has recently investigated the utilization of Machine Learning for automating the process of clash resolution during design review and coordination of BIM models on construction projects. Literature review shows that current research work focuses on using Supervised Learning for automation of clash resolution. Individual implementation of Supervised Learning has its drawbacks. The automated model trained through Supervised Learning will only be able to resolve clashes similar in nature to those clashes used to train the model. This paper proposes a new approach that integrates Supervised and Reinforcement Learning to overcome these limitations. Reinforcement Learning will assist in overcoming the dependency of Supervised Learning on training data, while Supervised Learning will reduce the time for Reinforcement Learning by eliminating iteration with low rewards or illogical solution. The proposed approach will be able to assist industry practitioners in resolving clashes efficiently and effectively.
Construction Management Teaching Methods and Assignments: Perception versus Reality
Authors: Coffey Robert , Clarke Shima
Published: June 2021

Higher education learning occurs through activity in and out of the classroom, whether it is physical or online. Instructors lecture, demonstrate, discuss, explain, and question students in the classroom and assign homework to reinforce learning outside of the classroom. Incorporating proven pedagogy into this process begins with exploring current approaches, the first step of benchmarking. This paper presents a small part of a broader scientific inquiry that sought to understand how construction management students learn best and examine current methodologies and how they compare to evidence-based practices. The initial survey results illustrate the coherence between students and instructors on course delivery and reveal discrepancies between the time instructors plan and students spend on homework. The data are essential for course planning and improvement, especially if homework continues to be part of the learning process.
A Case Study of Reducing the Costs of Deconstructing Blighted Buildings in the City of Milwaukee
Authors: Olen Michael , Chen Chang-Ray , Zhang Chengyi , Dyer Bryan
Published: June 2021

The cost of deconstruction increased dramatically after the deconstruction ordinance in the City of Milwaukee went into effect on January 1, 2018. This study focused on comparing the cost of deconstruction from 2015 to 2018 and look at reducing the cost of deconstruction. Rising costs of deconstruction caused an increasing backlog of vacant and blighted buildings to remain in place across the City of Milwaukee. The purpose of this study was to analyze the costs associated with the deconstruction of structures in the Milwaukee area and to find areas of cost efficiencies. This study defines the labor and process costs required to deconstruct a structure defined as worker hours per square foot, identifies the environmental regulations and constraints that affect the costs of deconstruction, classifies the economic landscape that benefits deconstruction, defines the marketplace for material salvaged from deconstructions and the best practices for deconstructing houses. Contractors that specialize in deconstruction can benefit this research by creating a lean deconstruction process. Traditional demolition companies that focus on mechanical demolitions can use this research to expand business opportunities into deconstruction work and find the value in a material that has historically been landfilled. Municipalities will be able to control the contract bidding process by understanding the economics of deconstruction and the end market of salvaged materials.
THE EFFECT OF BIOGAS WASTE ON NUTRIENT CONTENTS AND MUSTARD PLANTS ( BRASSICA JU NCEA L.) PERFORMANCES
Authors: Junus Mochammad , Nugroho Hary , Pinandita Eggipur , Fa'izah Shafa , Fadilah Dia
Published: June 2021

The aim of research to determine the effect of sludge that mixed with plant waste and livestock waste on soil nutrient content and Brassica L. performances The research method used was the experiment of adding local microorganism solution (LMS) of banana weevil, coconut fiber ash and eggshell flour into sludge of quail and octopus waste as organic fertilizer with a completely randomized design (CRD) method with 6 treatments and 4 replications The treatments used consisted of P0: sludge 100%; P1 :sludge 50% + LMS 20% + Ash 10% + Eggshell Flour 20%; P2: sludge 50% + LMS 20% + Ash 12.5% ​​+ Eggshell Flour 17.5%; P3: sludge 50% + LMS 20% + Ash 15% + Eggshell Flour 15%; P4: sludge 50% + LMS 20% + Ash 17.5% + Eggshell Flour 12.5% and P5: sludge 50% + LM S 20% + Ash 20% + Eggshell Flour 10%. The result showed that the treatment given had a very significant effect (P <0.01) on the total N content, elements P and K, but the highest average was obtained from P0 (100% sludge), so it can be concluded that   had no effect on nutrient content. The average of total N values ​​ranged from 1.15 ± 0.10 to 2.39 ± 0.40 percent, element P ranges from 2.65 ± 0.19 to 5.28 ± 0.19 percent and element K ranges from 1.08 ± 0.05 to 4.28 ± 0.21 percent. And for Brassica L.   this treatment give a real effect (P <0.01) to the height and weight of a mustard plant wet and did not give an effect (P <0.05) to the number of leaves of mustard plants. The conclusion of this study are the mixed sludge waste had a significant effect on soil nutrient content and on Brassica L. performance.