bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Deep Learning Approach to Organic Pollutants Classification Using Voltammetry
Authors: Molinara Mario , Cancelliere Rocco , Di Tinno Alessio , Ferrigno Luigi , Shuba Mikhail , Kuzhir Polina , Maffucci Antonio , Micheli Laura
Published: October 2022

This paper proposes a deep leaning technique for accurate detection and reliable classification of organic pollutants in water. The pollutants are detected by means of cyclic voltammetry characterizations made by using low-cost disposable screen-printed electrodes. The paper demonstrates the possibility of strongly improving the detection of such platforms by modifying them with nanomaterials. The classification is addressed by using a deep learning approach with convolutional neural networks. To this end, the results of the voltammetry analysis are transformed into equivalent RGB images by means of Gramian angular field transformations. The proposed technique is applied to the detection and classification of hydroquinone and benzoquinone, which are particularly challenging since these two pollutants have a similar electroactivity and thus the voltammetry curves exhibit overlapping peaks. The modification of electrodes by carbon nanotubes improves the sensitivity of a factor of about ×25, whereas the convolution neural network after Gramian transformation correctly classifies 100% of the experiments.
Towards a Better Quantification of Cyanotoxins in Fruits and Vegetables: Validation and Application of an UHPLC-MS/MS-Based Method on Belgian Products
Authors: Van Hassel Wannes Hugo R. , Masquelier Julien , Andjelkovic Mirjana , Rajkovic Andreja
Published: October 2022

Vegetables and fruits can potentially accumulate cyanotoxins after water contaminated with cyanobacteria is used for irrigation. We developed and validated an analytical method to quantify eight microcystin congeners (MCs) and nodularin (NOD) using ultra high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) in three different matrices. Strawberries, carrots and lettuce are selected as model matrices to represent the fruits/berries, leafy and root vegetables, sequentially. The validation of a UHPLC-MS/MS method in the strawberry matrix is novel. Matrix effects are observed in all three matrices. Our methodology uses matrix-matched calibration curves to compensate for the matrix effect. The implementation of our method on 103 samples, containing nine different sorts of fruits and vegetables from the Belgian market, showed no presence of MCs or NOD. However, the recoveries of our quality controls showed the effectiveness of our method, illustrating that the use of this method in future research or monitoring as well as in official food controls in fruit and vegetable matrices is valid.
The Relationship between the Political Connections and Green Innovation Development of Chinese Enterprises—Empirical Analysis Based on Panel Data of Chinese A-Share Listed Companies
Authors: Yang Qingyuan , Xu Shaorong
Published: October 2022

This paper uses the panel data of A-share listed companies on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2008 to 2019 as the original sample and uses panel two-way fixed-effect, panel Tobit and mediation effect models to study the impacts of political connections of Chinese enterprises on the development of green innovation and the impact mechanism. The results show that political connections will inhibit the development of green innovation and have a greater inhibitory effect on the numbers of enterprises’ alternative energy patents and administrative supervision design patents. This conclusion persists under a series of robustness tests. Further analysis shows that the impact of enterprises’ political connections on green innovation has significant regional heterogeneity, and the inhibition of green innovation is mainly reflected in the manufacturing industry. In terms of mechanism, political connections influence green innovation capacity through the R&D investment and excessive debt of enterprises. Finally, the paper provides advice for the government to formulate policy and suggestions for enterprise development.
Multiple Synchronous Rotating Frame Transformation-Based 12th Current Harmonic Suppression Method for an IPMSM
Authors: Xu Yamei , Miao Qiang , Zeng Pin , Lin Zhichen , Li Yiyang , Li Xinmin
Published: October 2022

In order to solve the problem that the three-phase current of the interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) contains the 11th and 13th current harmonics, a multiple synchronous rotating frame transformation (MSRFT)-based current harmonic suppression method is established. Firstly, the influencing factors of current harmonics in IPMSM vector control are analyzed, and the influence mechanism of the inverter’s dead-time effect and the permanent magnet flux linkage harmonics on the current harmonics is described. Secondly, a simple current harmonic extraction method is proposed by optimizing the traditional current harmonic extraction method based on MSRFTs. The proposed method achieves the accurate extraction of the current harmonic components. Thirdly, a harmonic voltage generation method is established and is combined with the proposed current harmonic extraction method to form a current harmonic suppression strategy. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method are verified via MATLAB/Simulink simulations and experiments. The simulation and experimental results show that the proposed current harmonic extraction method can extract the current harmonic components accurately, and the proposed current harmonic suppression strategy can suppress the 11th and 13th current harmonics effectively.
Optimization of Control Strategy for Orderly Charging of Electric Vehicles in Mountainous Cities
Authors: Cai Li , Zhang Quanwen , Dai Nina , Xu Qingshan , Gao Le , Shang Bingjie , Xiang Lihong , Chen Hao
Published: October 2022

In light of the increasing number of electric vehicles (EV), disorderly charging in mountainous cities has implications for the stability and efficient utilization of the power grid. It is a roadblock to lowering carbon emissions. EV aggregators are a bridge between EV users and the grid, a platform to achieve energy and information interoperability, and a study of the orderly charging of EVs to reach carbon emission targets. As for the objective function, the EV aggregator considers the probability of EV charging access in mountainous cities, the SOC expectation of EV users, the transformer capacity constraint, the charging start time, and other constraints to maximize revenue. Considering the access probability of charging for users in mountainous cities, the optimized Lagrange relaxation method is used to solve the objective function. The disorderly charging, centralized optimized charging, and decentralized optimized charging modes are investigated using simulation calculations. Their load profiles, economic benefits, and computational efficiency are compared in three ways. Decentralized optimal charging using the Lagrange relaxation method is shown to be 50% more effective and to converge 279% faster than centralized optimal charging.
Infectious safety of staff during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus infection
Authors:   MBI «Central City Clinical Hospital No. 6»,Yekaterinburg, Russia, Bernatovich O. A.
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study is to develop measures to prevent infection of employees in the process of providing medical care to patients with a new coronaviral infection. Results. Measures were taken to divide the premises into «clean» and «dirty» zones, to organize the logistics of personnel and patients, and to use personal protective equipment and disinfection. Conclusion. The implementation of basic infection safety measures made it possible to prevent nosocomial outbreaks and the spread of a new coronaviral infection.
Style of managerial decision-making by the head of a healthcare institution
Authors:   Kremenskaya Central District Hospital, Frolova E. V.
Published: October 2022

Functioning of any team often depends on how effective the leader’s activity is, how correctly s/he can select a team and set priorities, and how consistent s/he is in making decisions and fulfilling the tasks set, and the healthcare institution is no exception. The traditional approach to healthcare management involves the separation of medical and administrative tasks: doctors and nurses take care of patients, and administrative staff is responsible for managing the work of medical institutions. At the same time, the activities of all employees of medical institutions, both medical and administrative personnel, should be aimed at achieving a common goal: providing medical care by complying with the most stringent quality standards and efficient use of resources. Therefore, the head of a medical institution should be not just an experienced manager, but a competent doctor who is familiar with the protocols for providing medical care, algorithms and standards for conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and the basics of ethics and deontology.
Humic acids from leonardite and their use in broiler poultry farming
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Saratov State Agrarian University named after N. I. Vavilov”, Russia, Saratov, Korsakov K. V.
Published: October 2022

The production of domestic healthy food products depends on solving the problem of the use of feed additives in poultry diets, allowing not only to balance the diet, but also to ensure the safety of the products obtained. In this regard, one of the ways to solve it is the use of humic acids from leonardite in poultry feeding. The purpose of the work was to provide scientifi c and practical justifi cation for the use of humic acids from leonardite in broiler poultry farming. The studies used a dry feed additive based on unmodified microporous humic acids from leonardite, produced under the brand Reasil® Humic Health. Reasil® Humic Health feed additive consists of high-molecular humic acids obtained from natural raw materials as leonardite and is a brown powder with a dry matter content of at least 80 % and humic acids 80–90 % in dry matter. A liquid water-soluble feed additive produced under the Reasil® Humic Vet trademark was used for drinking by broilers during the period of scientifi c research. Liquid feed additive is a 10 % solution of high molecular weight sodium salts of humic acids from leonardite and at least 15,0 % dry matter in solution. The optimal norms for introducing feed additives based on humic acids from leonardite in dry and liquid form into the diet of broiler chickens are 1,5 g of Reasil® Humic Health per 1,0 kg of compound feed and 0,5 ml of Reasil® Humic Vet” per 1,0 liter of water. It was found that the introduction of Reasil® Humic Health dry feed additive into the broiler diet increased the digestibility of crude protein by 2,14 abs.%, crude fat by 1,23 abs.%, crude fiber by 5,25 abs.%. The amount of using of nitrogen increased by 2,01 abs.%, calcium by 2,59 abs.%, and phosphorus by 3,09 abs.%. The use of Reasil® Humic Vet liquid feed additive in broiler drinking increased the digestibility of crude protein by 2,43 abs.%, crude fat by 1,48 abs.% and crude fi ber by 1,31 abs.%. The digestibility of nitrogen increased by 3,10 abs.%, calcium by 2,73 abs.% and phosphorus by 1,96 abs.%.
Productive traits of chickens of the parent herd of broilers of the cross Ross 308 when using the drugs Emicidin and Apex
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Orel State Agrarian University named after N. V. Parakhin”, Russia, Orel, Buyarov V. S. , Andreeva O. N. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Orel State Agrarian University named after N. V. Parakhin”, Russia, Orel
Published: October 2022

Drugs with a wide spectrum of action, including natural growth stimulants and antioxidants, which could provide an increase in the natural resistance, livability and productivity of poultry of the parental herd and broiler chickens and did not adversely aff ect the quality of hatching eggs and poultry meat, are of considerable interest for industrial poultry farming. Such drugs include the antioxidant Emicidin and the natural growth stimulator of plant origin Apex. The drug Apex 3010 is used for poultry. The purpose of the work was to study the eff ect of the antioxidant Emicidin and the natural feed additive Apex 3010 on the productive traits of chickens of the parental herd under the conditions of industrial poultry housing technology. Comparative comprehensive studies of productivity, reproductive traits, morphological indicators of the quality of hatching eggs, the microstructure of the shell was carried out, the results of brooding of eggs of chickens of the parental broiler herd using the drugs Emicidin and Apex 3010 separately and in combination with each other were analyzed. It was found as a result of the conducted studies that the egg production of chickens for the initial laying hen in the 1st (Emicidin), 2nd (Apex 3010) and 3rd (Emicidin+Apex 3010) experimental groups was 2,6 % (p ≤ 0,05), 3,2 % (p ≤ 0,01) and 5,8 % (p ≤ 0,001), respectively, are higher than in the control group. The use of the drugs Emicidin and Apex 3010 both separately and in combination with each other had a positive infl uence on the quality of brooding eggs obtained from chickens of experimental groups at the end of the productive period at the age of 52 weeks. The highest production and economic indicators for the housing of chickens of the parental broiler herd were achieved in the 3rd experimental group with the complex use of the drugs Emicidin and Apex 3010. The diff erence in the prime-cost of 1 head the daily chicken in the 3rd experimental group and the control group was 1,52 rubles or 8,32 %.
Growth of Tinfoil Barb, Puntius schwanenfeldii, Fed Various Feeds, Including Fresh Chicken Manure, in Floating Cages
Authors: CHRISTENSEN MIKKEL S.
Published: October 2022

The effects of feeding various combinations of fresh and prepared feeds on growth of tinfoil barb, Puntius schwanenfeldii, was examined. The partial replacement of pellet feed with fresh chicken manure was also studied. Specific growth rates (% SGR) were best when fish were fed commercial pellets (0.35-1.50) and grated cassava tubers or bananas with dried fish and water spinach leaves (1.02 and 0.59-0.83, respectively). Food conversion ratios (FCR) of these feeds were also the lowest (1.3•7.5, 5.6 and 7.2•7.8). Leaves of the cassava and of a local climbing plant, Passiflora sp., also resulted in adequate growth (0.39-0.44 and 0.22) and better than expected food conversion (FCR: 8.4·12.3 and 18.3). Growth of fish that were fed pellet feed and had access to fresh chicken manure was not significantly different from that of fish fed entirely on pellets (% SGR: 0.4 and 0.44), but food conversion was significantly lower (FCR: 2.8 as opposed to 4.0).
Influence of Symbiont Strain on Early Growth of Tridacnids
Authors: MOLEA T. , MUNRO P.E.
Published: October 2022

Symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) from the mantles of fast- and slow-growing 7iidacna gtgas, from grown T. maxima, T. crocea and Hippopus hippopus were isolated and supplied to larvae of T. gigas under hatchery conditions. Significant differences in growth rates of the larvae and juveniles were seen between these various treatments. The larvae and juveniles which had been sup-­ plied with zooxanthellae taken from fast-growing T. gigas grew faster than those supplied with zooxanthellae taken from slow growers. No preference was noted in T. gigas for zooxanthellae from a conspecific source, and those given zooxanthellae from T. maxima, T. crocea and H. survived equally well for the duration of the experiment, 90 days. T. gigas juveniles were able to continue to take up zooxanthellae from the environment throughout the first 38 days of their Jives. Freshly-isolated zooxanthellae taken from clams which are known to be fast-growers are therefore recommended for routine use in giant clam hatchery operations.
Effect of Sampling Frequency on the Growth and Survival of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus in Hapas
Authors: BOLIVAR REMEDIOS B.
Published: October 2022

Five sampling frequencies: weekly (SI), every two weeks (S2), every three weeks (S3), monthly (S4) and initia1 and final sampling only (SO) were used to investigate the effect on growth and survival of Nile tilapia Oreochromis ni/oticus. The study was conducted in ten 1-m3 hapas suspended in a 5OO-m2 fertilized pond following routine sampling procedure over a 140-day period without supplementary feeding. The highest mean body weight was observed in SO (76.74 g) while the lowest in SI (38.82 g). The observed differences on the mean final body weights were significant among treatments (P<0,01). A 25-50% growth depression of Nile tilapia was observed in this study. The stress induced effects of frequent sampling resulted in slower growth of fish in hapas. There were no significant differences on the number of fish surviving among treatments. The highest survival was 97% observed in S2, while the lowest, 65%, was obtained in S3. Significant variation in sex ratios was observed only in SI and S3 (P<0.05). There were more females than males in these treatments, however, no differential effects of sampling frequency on the sexes were noted.
Growth and Biochemical Composition of Cultured Sea Bass (Lates calcarifer) Larvae
Authors: SOUTHGATE PAUL C.
Published: October 2022

Developing eggs and larvae of hatchery-reared sea bass (Lates calcarifer, Bloch) were ana­lyzed to determine the biochemical changes occurring during early development of this commer­cially important species. Mean egg diameter was 807 (±10.7) µm. Larval growth was rapid; larval length increased from 2.38 to 8.49 mm during the first 23 d of development with a corresponding increase in dry weight from 0.021 to 2.641 mg. Ash content of developing eggs was 8.0% increas­ing to 11.7-16.9% in larvae. Dry weight decreased by 43% between day I (developing egg) and day 2 (hatched larva). The protein content of larvae was relatively constant during development, form­ing 48.3-55.2% of the dry weight. Lipid was the major energy reserve used by developing larvae; total lipid content declined from 22. 7% of the dry weight in day 2 larvae to 11.0% in day 9 larvae. The majority (62. 7%) of the lipid utilized during this period was neutral lipid. Carbohydrate levels were low in developing eggs and remained low during larval development forming less than 3% of the dry weight.
Engagement challenges in a hybrid classroom: Reflections of a higher education tutor
Authors: Overton Stefan
Published: October 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic required a shift that brought many hybrid classrooms to the doors of tutors. Online video tools were one method utilised in a way to keep classrooms safe due to the need for social distancing. This paper explores the term hybrid learning and how previous studies have implemented online tools within this mode of teaching. The paper will explore some of the common challenges a hybrid learning environment presents when considering student engagement and belonging. A clearer understanding of good practice in using online tools such as chat boxes to encourage student participation is discussed. The challenge of working with students both physically and remote is explored and reflected on.

The benefits of a hybrid classroom environment are examined from previous studies and how utilising positive teaching methods can encourage students to stay connected. A holistic reflection on the quick movement towards hybrid is considered. The challenges of hybrid have been considered including how to keep students engaged as lockdowns were eased due to the pandemic.
Offline and Online Practices for Assembly Language Programming with 8085 Microprocessor
Authors: Muramatsu Kazuhiro
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that distance teaching and learning at educational institutions since 2020 has become common place. The Ministry of Education in Bhutan has taken the initiative to educate students using learning television and Internet-based online education instead of traditional classes. Thus, the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) and its ten constituent colleges have been swift in transitioning to online teaching through Moodle and varieties of other applications such as ZOOM, Big Blue Button and Google classroom since March 2020. Since then, offline and online blended teaching began at the College of Science and Technology (CST) under RUB in January 2021. In this paper, we focus on offline and online teaching and learning practices for assembly language programming with the 8085 microprocessor. A Zoom meeting is used for the online practical. Firstly, a tutor gives an 8085 assembly program lesson, which is common to both offline and online teaching practices. In the case of the offline practice, students assemble the assembly program into Hexadecimal code, by looking up a table of the 8085 instruction set. Finally, the Hexadecimal code is input and executed on an 8085 microprocessor trainer, and students confirm the output from the trainer. Here, the trainer is a small computer composed of a microprocessor, peripheral/communication interfaces, timer, memory, input device and output device. In the case of the online practice, on the other hand, students input the assembly program directly on a Web-based 8085 microprocessor simulator. We developed an 8085 microprocessor simulator using JavaScript. Then, students confirm the output from the simulator on a Web browser. The students took 6 offline learning practices and 4 online out of a total of 10. According to a questionnaire survey about the comparison of the offline and online practices from the students, they say offline practices are much better than online ones, because direct communication is important to understand the learning contents. We conclude that there is room for improvement in the online teaching methods.
Is the Synchronous Tutorial Still a Learning Activity in the 21st Century?
Authors: Lambie Iain , Law Bobby
Published: October 2022

“Is the Synchronous Tutorial still a central learning activity in the 21st Century?” 

The Tutorial or seminar is a key aspect of many academic courses and provides opportunities for the student to ask questions and investigate ideas and theories on the theme of the module being studied. Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic Universities were investing in Digital technologies to support student learning. This has involved using products such as managed learning environments to store learning materials and to record synchronous sessions. Evaluation of learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic is raising a number of questions regarding providing direction to students on a module. While some institutions have invested in technology to record in class sessions the move to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic made recording of synchronous sessions much easier. Scheduled classes are seen as key to establishing study patterns for students and provide focus at set points during the study week. The trend to record everything that is delivered to students may end up changing student study patterns with an implicit movement to asynchronous leaving activities. Why attend when a recording can be viewed? Alternatively, is recording just a natural progression that is supported by modern Educational Technology? This paper will explore the effects the record everything culture is having on learning in Higher Education and will seek to investigate if there is still a role for the synchronous Tutorial in the 21st Century.
Exploring Hybrid Course Design in Promoting Active Engagement in extended curriculum and mainstream contexts
Authors: Ntlabathi Siyanda , Mashiyi Nomakhaya
Published: October 2022

The current COVID 19 pandemic has propelled evidently all courses in Universities to be taught using online technologies within a hybrid mode. There has been a cry from the academic environment on how to make student responsive and engaged in a very lonely online environment as opposed to face-to-face classrooms that are seen as engaging and responsive. This study seeks to investigate in both extended curriculum programme and mainstream programmes how hybrid courses are designed such that they can promote active engagements. This is of interest in these programmes because of the approach to curriculum design in extended curriculum programmes versus mainstream programmes. The research design is that of an interpretative paradigm within case study design using a qualitative research approach. The sample for the study is made up of three faculties extended curriculum programmes and mainstream courses in a traditional University in South Africa. The main reason behind selecting three faculties with extended curriculum and mainstream is to understand the difference in how engagements are designed in the hybrid models in extended curriculum versus mainstream. This is to further enhance hybrid engagement between these two programmes. In each of these three faculties, two courses were selected because of their engagement in online learning and hybrid learning initiatives, making a total number of six courses. Activity Theory was used to analyse the hybrid/blended learning environments and focus group interviews were analysed to identify conditions, which enable and constrain engagement in these hybrid environments. The study concludes that it is imperative that academic development supports and enhances the development and agency of academics in creating active and engaging hybrid or online environments in both extended curriculum and mainstream programmes.
Authentic Assessment in Higher Education: Applying a Habermasian Framework
Authors: Lean Graham , Barber Wendy
Published: October 2022

The pursuit of authentic assessment has challenged educators to redesign and reformulate assessment and evaluation to better meet the needs of digital-era learners. Its primary goal has been to bring more accurate representations of “real world” situations and characteristics to education through assessment. However, these moves toward authentic assessment have too often limited notions of authenticity to an external real world, which itself is often limited to the world of work. This restricted view of authenticity in assessment risks neglecting key aspects of students’ ontological and epistemological subjectivity, and their ever-changing, evolving and authentic notions of self. Authentic assessment requires a holistic approach that underscores the student as an individual within a society. This means we must strike a balance between social expectations and individual autonomy because authentic assessment that aims to replicate the world of work risks neglecting student agency, self-determination and the desire to achieve subjective authenticity. This paper’s purpose is to critically interrogate authentic assessment and analyse theoretical frameworks upon which higher education can build and implement balanced and holistic approaches to authenticity in assessment. Resting on Jurgen Habermas’ Knowledge Constitutive Interests, the authors argue for a more balanced approach to authentic assessment that incorporates human drives for objectified knowledge, communicative rationality, and emancipatory learning. After establishing the relevance of Habermas’ theoretical framework to authentic assessment, this paper examines the value of self, peer and negotiated assessment and the potential of digital tools to aid these processes.
Antiquity and Structuralism in the Tradition of Villuppaattu (Musical Storytelling)
Authors: A Isbha
Published: October 2022

The art form of villupattu is one of the oldest forms of folk liturgy and is known to have originated from the times when it lived as a hunting community. It can be seen that Villuppaattu was also significant among the art forms performed in the characteristics of cultural life. It should be noted that Villuppaattu later took the initiative of social reform beyond the nature of entertainment. In the run-up to the completion of the worship at the temple festivsals, the artists begin the villuppaattu performance. This art is performed not by a single person but by a small group of organized individuals with a variety of musical instruments. This art form is executed in such a way that at the height of the story, their leadership excellence prevails by narrating the life events of the protagonist or the heroine, such as the preservation, the recitation of the meaning of the word, the singing of the guru, modesty on the public stage, the resources of the country, or the scene of Kailash, the life of the male protagonist or the female protagonist. In this system, the system of the continuation of the story is also used. That is to say, the narrative of continuing the story refers to the tendency to continue the story of the first day's event into the event the next day. In particular, the narratives of Villuppaattu sing not only the deity but also the specialties of their own country. Such a singing category is called "Swadeshi Stories." It is noteworthy that it is these Swadeshi stories that direct the audience to a cultured state. The singing of minor deities also plays an important role in the structuralism of the Villuppaattu in the manuscripts sung through copies of the same. Not only this, but there is also the tradition of singing the stories that are loved. On the basis of this, the independent nature of this art form is known. The concluding part of the structuralism of Villupattu is to thank God for the excellent completion of the Villuppattu. Not only this, but one of the peculiarities of this art is that the tradition of thanking all those who have contributed to this event is also situated in Mangalam (Conclusion), which is not different from this art form, but is a part of this art form. This study shows that the existence and development of this art form of Villuppaattu are due to the assimilation of changes in content and form from time to time.
A Review of the Current State of Mask Art in Sri Lanka
Authors: V Gokularamanan
Published: October 2022

Sri Lanka is a country with many artistic aspects. There are many other forms of art, like painting, dance, drama, palm leaf art, mask art, etc. Mask art has been regarded as a traditional art form by people from ancient times to the present. The arts generally bring joy and freshness to the mind. They are energetic. It is important to note that the art form is found in many places. Masks are found in two forms, i.e., art and craft. Art forms have new forms and crafts are the art of recreating the new forms created by the craft without changing the form. In addition, they are passionately involved in mask making as a profession and an art. More mask artists are found in the Ambalangoda area. In Ambalangoda, masks are found as an additional commodity for sale in the shops found on roadsides. It has been used by people in a variety of cases until now. The mask is also made by the artists as a decorative object. Many different forms are also created in the form of calmness, fear, and humor. They are also created to suit the needs of their people and are found with a variety of artistic features. The trees that belong to the mask art are selected and carved with the tools required for the engraving. They are also painted in an eye-catching way to look at. Certain types of paint are used. The use of colour plays an important role in mask art. Apart from color, it is a form of art that includes not only colour but also quantitative dimensions, organization, three-dimensionality, two-dimensionality, perfectionism, aesthetics, etc. The mask is created by the artists based on the above-mentioned details. This art form is found not only in Sri Lanka but also in many other countries. It is found in many places, like the State of Kerala, West Bengal, and India. It is also found in Indonesia. Mask art is also found in museums as an exhibit.
The Contribution of the Pancha Marabu (Five Traditions) to the Development of Tamil Music
Authors: T Vaheesan
Published: October 2022

The Tamils have many unique features of their own. Among them is Tamilisai (Tamil Music). Since the Sangam period, many books have contributed to the development of Tamil and Tamil Music. In that sense, the Pancha Marabu contains much information, such as Tamil music, dance, musical instruments, etc. Accordingly, in this book, scholars have developed Tamil music through musical traditions, vachchiya traditions, nritya traditions, abhinaya traditions, and taala traditions. The book Pancha Marabu has been written in such a way as to document and educate the younger generation about how Tamil music has helped in its development. This study has been examined in terms of the introduction of the book, the period of its origin, the structure of the book, and the subdivisions. The research has been done through descriptive and historical research methodologies.
Correlation of Knowledge and Compliance of Implementing 5m Health Protocols in the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: Arief Rantauni Dahlia , Sukmawati Ellyzabeth
Published: October 2022

Background : In 2019, Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) disease spread very rapidly and caused high mortality rate. It makes the government set the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) and run the 5M health protocol aimed at preventing and reducing transmission of the COVID-19 virus. In order to prevent transmission, people are suggested to keep their distance, wash their hands, wear masks, reduce mobility, and stay away from crowds. Objective: this study aims to determine the relationship between COVID-19 knowledge level and compliance with health protocols. Methods: This study uses analytical research design through the distribution of questionnaires to respondents. Results : research of 76 respondents showed good knowledge, such as 67 respondents (88,2%), good attitude as much as 65 respondents (85,5%), good behavior 73 respondents (96,1%) with the average age of respondents of 20 (65,8%). Thus, obtained the relationship between knowledge and attitude (P value 0,01 ; RR 1,64); the relationship between knowledge and behavior (P value 0,47;RR 1,57); there is no relationship between attitude and behavior (P value 0,221 ; RR 1,39). Conclusion : There is a relationship between knowledge and attitude, knowledge and behavior, but there is no relationship between attitude and behavior. It is recommended that STIKES Serulingmas students could further increase awareness and knowledge related to COVID-19. Besides, it can be implemented in behavioral attitudes of compliance with implementing 5M health protocols in daily life.
Reformas, investigación, innovación y calidad educativa
Authors: Ramos Sánchez José Luis
Published: October 2022

La actual Ley Orgánica de Educación (L.O.E.) en España pone el acento en la calidad como principal motivo de los cambios que se proponen; no obstante, el concepto de calidad va irremisiblemente unido al de innovación e investigación, por lo que a partir de esta aportación teórica, pretendemos revisar los referentes de la innovación educativa y los agentes implicados en ellas con objeto de señalar claves de interés a tener en cuenta en cualquier política de innovación y de mejora de la calidad de los sistemas educativos. Con esta finalidad, dividimos este artículo en cuatro apartados. En el primero se exponen los principios de calidad e innovación que promueve la L.O.E., en el segundo y tercer apartado se identifican respectivamente cuáles deben ser los referentes y los agentes de la innovación educativa; y finalmente, el cuarto apartado concluye resaltando la importancia del profesorado a la hora de abordar cualquier mejora de la calidad de los sistemas educativos.
¿De qué manera enseño a leer a mis estudiantes?
Authors: Cabrera-Murcia Elsa Piedad
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo expone la reflexión de tres profesores del área de Lenguaje en torno a su práctica pedagógica sobre cómo enseñan a leer a sus estudiantes. Ellos evidencian que cada uno tiene un método diferente para abordar el proceso de enseñanza de la lectura, pero que sólo uno de ellos se aproxima a lo que puede ser enseñar a leer para comprender. La búsqueda de información y el trabajo en equipo que realizan, los lleva a identificar qué aspectos deben considerar para enseñar verdaderamente a leer a sus estudiantes. La identificación de tópicos generativos, metas, niveles de desempeño y la evaluación continua son los elementos que, bajo el paraguas de la enseñanza para la comprensión, les permitirá dar sustento a su nueva forma de enseñar a leer para comprender.
Lectura y comprensión de textos en el nivel superior: un desafío compartido entre alumnos y docentes
Authors: Graffigna María Luisa , Luna Adriana Estela , Ortiz Ana María M. , Pelayes Sonia Alejandra , Rodríguez Manzanares Myriam E. , Varela Eleonora Carolina
Published: October 2022

La comprensión lectora se ha convertido, en las últimas décadas, en una preocupación de quienes tienen la responsabilidad de la educación superior. Así, en el ISFD “Santa María” (San Juan, Argentina) se desarrolló durante los años 2006-2007 la investigación denominada "La Comprensión Lectora en el Nivel Superior: un estudio exploratorio". El objetivo fue indagar los factores que inciden en la comprensión lectora de alumnos de nivel superior. La estrategia metodológica se enmarcó dentro del paradigma interpretativo mediante un abordaje predominantemente cualitativo, con alumnos de dicho Instituto de la cohorte 2005. Se desarrolló en dos etapas: una enfocada a descubrir categorías desde los datos, mediante técnicas de recolección de bajo nivel de preestructuración (entrevistas en profundidad); la otra profundiza y relaciona categorías específicas del abordaje de textos escritos, usando técnicas de obtención de datos más estructuradas (cuestionario semi-estructurado autoadministrado). En la primera etapa —año 2006— la investigación estuvo orientada a recuperar la perspectiva de los alumnos para descubrir factores facilitadores y obstaculizadores de la comprensión lectora en su trayectoria educativa. Mediante un estudio de casos se puso de manifiesto la diversidad e interrelación de factores que inciden en el problema. A modo de conclusión, encontramos que la dimensión afectiva, los condicionantes académicos y las disposiciones de los alumnos se articulan para dar lugar a una determinada forma de encarar la formación de nivel superior. La segunda etapa —año 2007— se centró específicamente en el trabajo con los textos, tanto del docente como de los alumnos. Como resultado de este estudio se puso de relieve la importancia de la mediación del docente para facilitar la comprensión del material de estudio.
Un estudio crítico de WebQuest con contenido geométrico
Authors: Falcón Ganfornina Óscar J. , Núñez Valdés Juan , Tenorio Villalón Ángel F.
Published: October 2022

En este artículo se presenta una visión global de lo que se entiende por WebQuest y se comentan varias de las existentes en Internet relativas al bloque de contenidos de Geometría y que están en castellano. Para ello, se realiza un estudio a fondo de las mismas, indicando aquellos aspectos que pueden considerarse favorables y los que podrían mejorarse.
Educación para la Salud y Educación Nutricional: el papel de las nuevas tecnologías
Authors: Jáuregui Lobera Ignacio
Published: October 2022

En el ámbito de la educación las nuevas tecnologías parecen jugar un papel relevante, habida cuenta del esfuerzo realizado por la mayoría de los países por estar a la altura de los tiempos actuales. De hecho, en un mundo globalizado, parece preocupar sobremanera la llamada brecha digital, capaz de dejar al margen del desarrollo a la mayoría de los habitantes del planeta. Cada vez parece más necesaria, a la luz de una fuerte demanda social, la inclusión curricular de materias como la educación para la salud y, dentro de ella, la educación nutricional. Sin embargo en los cuidados de salud no basta con disponer de fuentes de información cada vez más variadas y potentes. Es necesario modificar actitudes y conductas a fin de promo­ver la salud de las comunidades, y en ello no parece que las nuevas tecnologías estén resultando especialmente relevantes. Las técnicas de implicación y motivación resultan imprescindibles para modificar conductas, y para ello parece que la relación “presencial” con el educando resulta fundamental.
Orientación psicopedagógica, estudios prospectivos y sociedad de la información
Authors: Santana Vega Lidia E.
Published: October 2022

El artículo está escrito partiendo de la idea de que la acción educativa y psicopedagógica ha de educar a las personas para que sean capaces de construir su proyecto personal de vida. Este proyecto ha de ser fraguado con madurez de criterio y con los suficientes elementos de juicio ya que, de lo contrario, podría verse sometido al continuo vaivén de los modelos difundidos en los medios de comunicación de masas en la era de la sociedad de la información. La tarea educativa, de por sí compleja, ha de desarrollar su quehacer en un mundo movido por intereses espurios. De ahí la necesidad de que las acciones emprendidas por la comunidad educativa estén investidas de un sentido ético. Asimismo se plantea la necesidad de que los profesionales asuman nuevas responsabilidades para afrontar los desafíos de la sociedad contemporánea.
El desarrollo de la autonomía del ser
Authors: Hernández Gómez Maite
Published: October 2022

El niño nace sin un patrón establecido de comportamiento que le permita reconocer las necesidades básicas de sobrevivencia; sus opciones en este sentido están limitadas. La primera pregunta que los padres y maestros debemos ayudar a responder a los recién nacidos sería: ¿qué es lo que me rodea? Su respuesta estará estrechamente vinculada con el desarrollo de las capacidades de exploración, orientación y orden.Si se dan cuenta, no estamos hablando de dar respuestas conceptuales sino de preparar un espacio que le permita al infante experimentar los retos necesarios para que vaya construyendo un mapa mental externo, al tiempo que desarrolla de manera interna el sentido de la dirección, distancia, tiempo y secuencia.
La Nueva Escuela ante los aprendizajes individuales y los saberes colectivos Culturas, escolarizaciones y las posibilidades del modelo educativo latinoamericano
Authors: Ruano Carlos Roberto
Published: October 2022

En la actualidad, las instituciones educativas latinoamericanas enfrentan desafíos en términos de su capacidad de utilización, absorción y generación de respuestas pedagógicas y curriculares frente al uso de las TIC. Esta situación ha dado como resultado una variabilidad en las formas y el contenido de la sistematización del uso de las TIC en el continente. El propósito de este artículo es el de analizar estos cambios en relación a los procesos de despliegue de saberes diversos, tanto formales como no formales, en el contexto educativo actual. También se plantean posibles líneas de investigación adicional en estas áreas.
El trabajo cooperativo: una competencia básica para la transformación de los centros educativos de secundaria
Authors: Blanco I Felip Pere
Published: October 2022

Los cambios que se están produciendo en la sociedad influyen notablemente sobre todo lo que nos rodea, van cambiando criterios y modificando comportamientos. Una transformación se va produciendo sin pausa y de forma gradual. El artículo pone de manifiesto una investigación llevada a término entre más de 300 docentes de 31 centros de secundaria y en donde se establece un análisis comparativo entre los cambios sociales y educativos y el nivel de competencia de trabajo cooperativo que asumen los docentes. También destaca las variables y los factores que condicionan su comportamiento: variables de proceso y contexto referidas a criterios de liderazgo, participación e implicación, comunicación y diálogo, metodología y recursos. Finalmente se presenta una valoración global para poner de manifiesto el inicio de un camino de cambios que nos lleve a una transformación de nuestras instituciones educativas. La competencia de trabajo cooperativo genera compromisos de participación incorporando gente que va aceptando los cambios, fragua el espíritu de transformación porque la necesidad de cambio no dependen de un solo individuo sino de un equipo.
Reflexiones sobre el componente objetivo en la enseñanza de Inglés como lengua extranjera en la Universidad de Pinar del Río
Authors: Castillo Morales Fidelina , Benítez Menéndez Orquídea
Published: October 2022

Los objetivos generales de la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras en nuestro país se han formulado a partir de los fines de la educación, planteados en las Tesis y Resoluciones sobre Política Educacional del Primer Congreso del PCC (1975). De esos objetivos generales de idioma a su vez, se han elaborado los de cada subsistema. Estos objetivos que se proponen contribuir al desarrollo de la personalidad del educando, forman una unidad inseparable. En la enseñanza de las lenguas extranjeras se refiere al dominio práctico del idioma por los alumnos, a los conocimientos relacionados con la lengua y la cultura de sus habitantes y a los sentimientos, convicciones y actitudes que se desarrollan mediante su estudio. Los planes de desarrollo económico de nuestro país, el impetuoso avance de la revolución científico-técnica, los convenios de diversa índole con otros estados, las crecientes relaciones de Cuba con otros países del mundo y la colaboración internacionalista que recibe y ofrece nuestro pueblo, plantean la necesidad de que las nuevas generaciones aprendan lenguas extranjeras, amplíen su formación político-ideológica mediante su estudio, conozcan y valoren la historia y la cultura de otros pueblos y empleen sus conocimientos en la práctica.
Una educación para formar “sujetos éticos”
Authors: Alonso Silvina
Published: October 2022

En una entrevista con la RIE, el intelectual francés Jean-Claude Filloux –figura destacada en el campo de las Ciencias de la Educación– desarrolla su propuesta de educar para la ética; afirma que es necesaria una formación clínica de los docentes y resalta el aporte que puede brindar el Psicoanálisis para enfrentar el problema de la violencia en las aulas.
As teorias implícitas de futuros licenciados em Educação Física da UFRN e da UERN
Authors: Pereira Marujo Marcelo , Lima Marujo Lidiane Estevam , Beltrán Núñez Isauro
Published: October 2022

A presente pesquisa focaliza sua atenção nos estudos sobre a formação docente e o desenvolvimento profissional como componente da identidade docente. Os estudos sobre o paradigma do pensamento do professor têm contribuído para a evolução das estratégias formativas docentes. No contexto desses estudos as Teorias Implícitas têm sido objeto de atenção como um componente da formação, uma vez que a formação profissional passa por uma reestruturação das Teorias Implícitas construídas pelos docentes no cotidiano da atividade de ensinar. Na investigação nos propomos a apreender as Teorias Implícitas dos alunos de cursos de licenciatura em Educação Física da UFRN e UERN – Rio Grande do Norte/Brasil que funcionam de acordo com a Resolução 07/2004-CEN/CES, com a intenção de contribuir com esses cursos nos processos de re-significar a prática formativa desde a Universidade. O objetivo central da investigação foi identificar as Teorias Implícitas sobre a Educação Física e seu ensino nos futuros professores. Os resultados mostram o predomínio das Tendências da Saúde (24,2%) e da Educativa (21%), respectivamente, das Tendências Recreativa, Expressiva e do Rendimento como expressão dos sujeitos considerarem a Educação Física, sobretudo como um instrumento para a Saúde e para a Educação dos alunos.