bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing the Role of Civil Society Organizations in the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria
Authors: Muhammad Surajo Yahaya
Published: January 2020

Abstract: To ensure the attainment of good governance and sustainable development, corruption and its scourge must be combated. In Nigeria, the state has had series of anti-corruption measures by successive administrations in its 55 years of existence as an independent entity. While such measures appeared to have been well packaged, however, absence of political will and inability of the state to regard civil society organizations as important partner in the anti corruption has retarded the countryâ€™s ability to get rid of the menace of corruption, hence the inability of Nigerian state to provide effective and efficient services to its teeming populace. Being a partner in the development process of modern state, and in order to effectively enhance their roles in the fight against corruption, the paper proper ways upon which civil society groups can organize themselves and work with the state to get rid of corruption in the country.Keywords: Civil Society, Corruption, Democracy, Democratization, State
Disputes on Public Roads: Coal Transportation Policy and Actor Networks in Jambi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Subhan Ahmad
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Besides providing financial contributions to local revenue, coal also increases transportation problems in Jambi province. Mobilization of trucks that pass through the public roads has caused damage although already a regional policy that forbids it. This phenomenon has brought some disputes implication among local stakeholders in various forms, either in the judiciary or in the field. This paper examines that phenomenon from public policy aspects, especially from a policy actor networks perspective. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach by relying on documentary data which revealed that the complexity of coal transportation issues in Jambi province is visible from regulation violations by coal entrepreneurs that use the public road. Demonstrations by coal truck driver, road blockage protests by resident and even efforts by coal entrepreneurs are held to revise local regulation. The source of the problem is due to self-interests of government officials and coal operators. The key solution is law enforcement and policy support from district government towards the provincial government policies.Keywords: Public policy, actor-network, policy network, coal transportation, Jambi Province
Packing 1-plane Hamiltonian cycles in complete geometric graphs
Authors: Trao Hazim , Ali Niran , Chia Gek , Kilicman Adem
Published: January 2020

Counting the number of Hamiltonian cycles that are contained in a geometric
graph is #P-complete even if the graph is known to be planar. A relaxation
for problems in plane geometric graphs is to allow the geometric graphs to
be 1-plane, that is, each of its edges is crossed at most once. We consider
the following question: For any set P of n points in the plane, how many
1-plane Hamiltonian cycles can be packed into a complete geometric graph Kn?
We investigate the problem by taking three different situations of P, namely,
when P is in convex position and when P is in wheel configurations position.
Finally, for points in general position we prove the lower bound of k - 1
where n = 2k + h and 0 ? h < 2k. In all of the situations, we investigate
the constructions of the graphs obtained.
On Bazilevic functions and Umezawa’s lemma
Authors: Nunokawa Mamoru , Sokół Janusz
Published: January 2020

We consider some properties on |z| = r < 1 of analytic functions in the unit
disk |z| < 1. Applying Umezawa?s lemma, On the theory of univalent
functions, Tohoku Math J. 7(1955) 212-228, we prove some suffcient conditions
for functions to be in the class of Bazilevic functions and some related
results.
Condition numbers of the least squares problems with multiple right-hand sides
Authors: Meng Lingsheng , Zheng Bing
Published: January 2020

In this paper, we investigate the normwise, mixed and componentwise condition
numbers of the least squares problem min X?Rnxd ||X - B||F, where A ? Rmxn
is a rank-deficient matrix and B ? Rmxd. The closed formulas or upper bounds
for these condition numbers are presented, which extend the earlier work for
the least squares problem with single right-hand side (i.e. B ? b is an
m-vector) of several authors. Numerical experiments are given to confirm our
results.
Convergence analysis of the generalized Euler-Maclaurin quadrature rule for solving weakly singular integral equations
Authors: Rządkowski Grzegorz , Tohidi Emran
Published: January 2020

In the present paper we use the generalized Euler-Maclaurin summation formula
to study the convergence and to solve weakly singular Fredholm and Volterra
integral equations. Since these equations have different nature, the proposed
convergence analysis for each equation has a different structure. Moreover,
as an application of this summation formula, we consider the numerical
solution of the fractional ordinary differential equations (FODEs) by
transforming FODEs into the associated weakly singular Volterra integral
equations of the first kind. Some numerical illustrations are designed to
depict the accuracy and versatility of the idea.
Music history with love? The hits, the cults, and the snobs
Authors: Frolova-Walker Marina
Published: January 2020

In this article I refer to a number of examples of powerful manifestations of
love for music that routinely fall under the radar of music historians. One
of these is the present case study: the 'tenor cult' as a prominent feature
of Soviet culture in the 40s and 50s. Discouraged by the authorities and
scorned by critics, it led to extravagant behaviour that may seem anomalous
for such a regimented society. This potent love for both music and
performer was largely female-driven, and it delivered formative, life-defining experiences for many of the participants. I test the suitability of the
concept of ?the middlebrow? for analysing this phenomenon and investigate
how such studies can contribute to the project of a listeneroriented music
history.
From great expectations to great disappointments: Petar Krstic’s contribution to the process of reforms of music education in interwar Yugoslavia (1918-1921)
Authors: Vesic Ivana
Published: January 2020

This paper deals with the activities of Petar Krstic in the domain of music
education in the first years after the First World War and the constitution
of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. As a long-serving director of
the Serbian Music School, Krstic initiated various processes in order to
modernize it and transform it into institution of higher level of music
education. For that purpose he focused on the school?s internal
reorganization and ?etatization?. As a result, Krstic prepared new school
regulations and several draft s of legal texts and started negotiations with
the authorities. Krstic?s ideas, plans and his undertakings concerning the
reforms during the rule over the Serbian Music School/Music School in
Belgrade will be discussed in detail together with their historical value.
On the sacral meaning of the musical instrument and the role of prophet David in the scene of the Death of the Rigtheous man. A contribution to the study of the visual representations of musical instruments in the east-Christian sacral art
Authors: Gavrilovic Andjela
Published: January 2020

The Old Testament prophet David was known in sacred history as the King of
Jews, as a prophet, the compiler of the Psalter, but also as a musician.
Therefore, he is usually depicted with certain musical instruments in his
hands in Eastern Christian art that illustrates sacred history or the
biblical narrative. Although the representations of musical instruments in
the art of the lands under the Byzantine cultural and spiritual influence
have been minutely analysed, the existing art still provides opportunities
for further research. Until present day most attention was given to the
organographic analysis of the musical instruments (M. Velimirovic, D. Devic,
R. Pejovic), while their meaning and the role in the scenes have remained
insufficiently addressed. The scene analysed in this paper allows for both
types of analysis. What is interesting from the iconographic and
organographic point of view is the fact that the musical instruments with
which Emperor David is portrayed in the scenes of the Death of the Righteous
man are different. On this occasion, we will look at scenes of the Death of
the Righteous man in the time span from the thirteenth to the seventeenth
centuries in Byzantine art, as well as Serbian, Russian and Romanian
ecclesiastical art after 1453 from the aspect of iconography. Special
attention will be paid to the justification of the reasons for the appearance
of certain instruments in the hands of King David, as well as their meanings.
Prevalence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) and its subgroups among HIV-positive persons on anti-retroviral therapy in Iran
Authors: Mazaheri-Tehrani Elham , Nejati Vahid , Seyed Alinaghi , Dadras Omid , Cossarizza Andrea , Mussini Cristina , Ahsani Nasab , Sadeghi Leila , Gholami Mohammad , Golchehregan Hanieh , Mohraz Minoo
Published: January 2020

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) and its subgroups in HIV-positive patients in Tehran, Iran. Ninety-three HIV-positive individuals were assessed; the majority were male (60%) and the mean age of patients was 36.5 years (SD = 9), with 8 years as the median duration of HIV infection. The relationship between demographic and clinical variables was examined using logistic regression analysis. The overall prevalences of HAND and cognitive complaints were 50.5% and 73%, respectively. Lower nadir CD4 counts (? 200), lower educational levels (? 12 years), longer disease duration (? 5years), and higher depression rates were positively associated with the presence of HAND. This study shows that the prevalence of HANDs in Iran is high, but similar to the prevalence levels found in Western societies. Further studies are needed to longitudinally evaluate the presence of HAND, in particularly to recognize new biomarkers and specific neurocognitive domains in HIV.
Are liver function biomarkers independently associated with Framingham risk score in women?
Authors: Klisic Aleksandra , Kavaric Nebojsa , Ninic Ana
Published: January 2020

Introduction/Objective. Given the contradictory results regarding the association of liver function biomarkers [e.g., alanine-aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and total bilirubin)] and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), we aimed to explore the relationship between these biomarkers and Framingham risk score (FRS), an established tool used in the prediction of 10-year CVD risk in the cohort of women. Methods. A total of 278 women participated in this cross-sectional study. Anthropometric, biochemical parameters, and blood pressure were obtained. Results. There was a significant increase in ALT and GGT activity, as well as a decrease in total bilirubin level in the high-risk FRS group compared to moderate-, and low-risk FRS (p for trend = 0.025, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that body mass index, triglycerides, creatinine, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels were the independent predictors of FRS in women [odds ratio (OR) = 1.234, p = 0.001; OR = 2.856, p = 0.001; OR = 1.090, p = 0.002, and OR = 1.295, p = 0.045, respectively]. In contrast, total bilirubin, ALT and GGT lost their independent predictions for high CVD risk. Conclusion. Liver function biomarkers (i.e. ALT, GGT, and total bilirubin) are not independently associated with FRS. It seems that some other cardiometabolic disturbances might modulate this relationship.
Functional and histological changes of the pancreas and the liver in the rats after the acute and subacute administration of diazinon
Authors: Ivanovic Sasa , Borozan Nevena , Jankovic Radmila , Cupic-Miladinovic Dejana , Savic Mila , Cupic Vitomir , Borozan Suncica
Published: January 2020

Background/Aim. Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are used extensively worldwide in agriculture and forestry, and their application represents a major health problem for humans and animals. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of the adaptation of an organism to the pro-longed administration of a low dose of diazinon. Methods. The study was conducted on a total of 60 male Wistar rats. The first 30 rats were divided into four equal diazinon groups (n = 6) and the control one (corn oil). Diazinon was orally administered once at doses: 200, 400, 600, 800 mg/kg (one dose ? one group). The concentration of glucose, the activity of ?-amylase and the relative activity of LDH1-LDH5 isoenzymes in the blood were measured 24 hours after the application. The remaining 30 rats were divided into two equal diazinon groups (n = 10) and the control one (corn oil). The first group was treated during 7 days, and the second during 14 days with 55 mg/kg of diazinon (1/10 of previously determined LD50 value). The histopathology of the pancreas and the liver, as well as the relative activities of LDH isoenzymes in the blood, were determined after the completion of both time periods. Results. Single administration of increasing doses of diazinon resulted in a significant increase in the concentrations of glucose, activity of ?-amylase and LDH isoenzymes. Subacute application of a low diazinon dose induced histopathological changes in the pancreas manifested by acinar cell necrosis, and in the liver in the form of portal hepatitis and multifocal necrosis. The cumulative doses resulted in statistically significantly lower activities of LDH isoenzymes compared with the single administration of these doses, indicating a lower degree of the cells damage after the subacute diazinon administration. Conclusion. Subacute administration of a low dose of diazinon leads to a different adaptation degree of organs and organ systems to toxic effects caused by this organophosphate.
ANALISIS HAKIKAT IPA PADA BUKU SISWA KELAS IV SUB TEMA I TEMA 3 KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Sayekti Ika Candra
Published: January 2020

This study was aim to analyse science as a process skill, products/content, and attitudes on students’ book at 4th grade Theme 3 Curriculum 2013. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengkaji penerapan hakikat IPA pada buku siswa kelas IV Tema 3 Kurikulum 2013. The design of this study was qualitative with the type of content study research. The data was collected through documentation. Data analysis techniques through reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that scence as a process skill, products/content and attutudes was available on that book, but the aspect of science process skill, science as product and science as hat attitudes was not complete. Science as a product/content found in this book merely on fact, concept, and principle. Science as attitudes found on this book are honest, opend minded, responsible, objective, cooperative, critical thinking, curiosity, careful, discipline, care for environment. Science as a process found of this book are still limited in: observing, classifying, concluding, and communicating.
Ahalya : ‘Girl , Woman, Other’ - Feminist Reading of Ahalya’s Awakening by Kavita Kane
Authors: R Lakshmi Devi
Published: January 2020

This paper studies feminism in the novel Ahalya’s Awakening by Kavita Kane. The paper explores how the voice of the quite character from a mythology stands up and questions the patriarchal notion of the society. It explores the multi level exploitation of the women, her struggles, pains and subjugation in a male dominated society. The character of Ahalya has far reaching implication in the current society as she voices the questions that turns to be the pillar of modern feminism.
Permasalahan Budaya Membaca di Indonesia (Studi Pustaka Tentang Problematika & Solusinya)
Authors: Tahmidaten Lilik , Krismanto Wawan
Published: January 2020

Reading is one of the language skills that must be mastered by every student, the ability to read becomes one of the mandatory components in the national education curriculum. However, assessment programs of various international institutions and the Ministry of Education & Culture show that students in Indonesia are still low in their reading ability, in this case reading comprehension skills. For this reason, through this literature study, the problems and solutions are examined based on various library sources. The results of the literature study show that there are different standards between the teaching of reading in education in Indonesia and the standards used by various international institutions in measuring students' reading skills. In addition there are various factors driving the low ability & reading culture of students in Indonesia, namely: 1) Reading has not become a necessity, let alone become a culture, 2) Misperception about the concept of reading ability in most societies including students and teachers, 3) Capacity building reading is still perceived as part of the responsibility of language courses only, 3) The learning process still does not utilize models, methods, learning strategies that are diverse and suitable for reading comprehension learning, 4) reading material, learning activities and practice / evaluation questions there are teaching materials in schools that tend to still dwell on low order thinking skills, 5) Not yet the maximum facilities and infrastructure of school libraries as a center for developing the ability and culture of reading students, and 6) Program of Gerakan Literasi Sekolah (GLS) has not shown the progress expected to build a reading culture.
Utilizing a Recorded-Video to Assess Speaking and Presentation Skills of Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: Indriani Siane
Published: January 2020

Teachers have employed in-class oral presentations to practice the pre-service teachers’ speaking skills as they are prepared to become future English teachers who are fluent in communication using English in a globalization era, However, effectively assessing student presentations is challenging, particularly in terms of practical administration of assessment. Therefore, a video recording as an alternative assessment tool was utilized to provide opportunities for learners and their peers to evaluate their speaking and presentation skills. They will need to combine video-camera on their cell phones or tablets and the use e-google form to give immediate feedback for their improvement. The study used a qualitative descriptive method. The data were gathered from the students’ recording videos, reflective journal, feedback from e-google form. The results showed that students got more enthusiastic in presenting their ideas using the video-camera. Furthermore, presentation skills such as the use of eye contact, body posture, and voice were found as other factors that supported the English speaking skills of the pre-service teachers.
Tata Kelola Perusahaan dan Penghindaran Pajak
Authors: Rombebunga Meyjerd
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh tata kelola perusahaan, antara lain; proporsi komisaris independen, kualitas audit, kepemilikan institusional, dan komite audit terhadap penghindaran pajak perusahaan. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data panel dari tahun 2012-2016 pada perusahaan tambang mineral dan batubara yang diperoleh dari Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif berupa uji stasioner dan uji regresi data panel dengan model Generalized Least Square (GLS), penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa proporsi komisaris independen dan kualitas audit berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penghindaran pajak. Sedangkan, kualitas audit dan kepemilikan institusional tidak berpengaruh terhadap penghindaran pajak.

Kata Kunci: proporsi komisaris independen, kualitas audit, kepemilikan institusional, komite audit,  penghindaran pajak
Democracy and New Media: Capturing Masculinity in Online News About Election Selfie
Authors: Yuliarti Monika Sri
Published: January 2020

Election selfie has been a quite phenomenon since the 2014 election in Indonesia. In the last election, 2019, there was a famous actor, Nicholas Saputra, who posted his inked finger selfie in his Instagram account as one of his campaign efforts for the youth to be involved in the election, and surprisingly, it became a bombshell in the online world. This study examined the representation of masculinity in the online new relates to the election selfie by Nicholas Saputra. This research involved five (5) online news articles from a reputable online news portal in Indonesia using a critical discourse analysis perspective that was adopted from the Sara Mills model. It was found that traditional masculinity was represented in research objects, which were the strengths and the practical way of life. Moreover, it was also found that in terms of subject-object position, there was no balance in the opportunity to speak between the subject and object. Finally, as to the writer-reader position, the writer also held a more significant privilege to decide the position of the reader.
Politeness Strategies in the Main Characters of “The Devil Wears Prada” Movie
Authors: Probosini Nadia
Published: January 2020

This research was an interpersonal communication study on politeness strategies employed by the main characters in Devil Wears Prada movie in the context of workplace communication. This research aimed to explain politeness strategies employed by the main characters of The Devil Wears Prada movie. This was qualitative research, and the data were utterances of the three main characters containing politeness strategies. The source of the data was the script of Devil Wears Prada movie, and it was found that 135 politeness strategies occurred. It was: Bald On Record (47 times), Positive Politeness (49 times), Negative Politeness (19 times), and Off Record (20 times). The findings demonstrated that positive politeness strategies were the most frequent strategies in this movie. It indicated that the main characters tended to use positive politeness to show their respect and that they have a harmonious relationship in the workplace.
Analisis Kesiapan Rekam Medik Elektronik Dengan Metode Technology Readiness Index Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga Surabaya
Authors: Faida Eka wilda
Published: January 2020

RME memiliki dasar hukum yang kuat dengan adanya Permenkes No. 269 Tahun 2008 dan UU Republik Indonesia Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik Rekam medis manual lebih memiliki berbagai kelemahan ketimbang rekam medis elektronik, salah satunya terkait kekurang efisiensinya dalam praktik sehari-hari dinilai kurang mampu menjawab tuntutan fungsi rekam medis. Berdasarkan hasil identifikasi awal di Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga mulai tahun 2016 sampai dengan 2017 unit rawat jalan dan rawat inap terjadi masalah keterlambatan pengembalian berkas rekam medis sebesar 48% di tahun 2016 dan 56% di tahun 2017. Tujuan penelitian adalah Menganalisis kesiapan RME dari karakteristik sumber daya manusia, psikologi petugas dan organisasi di RS Universitas Airlangga Surabaya dengan pendekatan Technology Readiness Index (TRI). Kesiapan rekam medik elektronik berdasarkan aspek psikologi adalah baik. Pada aspek optimis yang diperhatikan kebebasaan beraktifitas dalam menggunakan teknologi, keyakinan penggunaan komputer sesuai instruksi. Aspek inovasi yang perlu diperhatikan kebiasaan mengetahui teknologi terbaru dibandingkan teman lainnya. Aspek ketidaknyamanan yang perlu diperhatikan harus ada perhatian lebih saat sistem menghasilkan data untuk digunakan dalam pekerjaan karena kemungkinan data dapat salah. Aspek ketidakamanan yang perlu diperhatikan setiap proses yang berlangsung secara otomatis, harus dicek kembali untuk memastikan komputer tidak melakukan kesalahan. Kesiapan rekam medik elektronik berdasarkan aspek budaya organisasi yang perlu diperhatikan imbalan. Aspek perilaku organisasi yang perlu diperhatikan kekuasaan dalam menjalankan pekerjaan masih ada yang belum sesuai dengan uraian tugas tertulis. Aspek konten sistem yang perlu diperhatikan entry data pasien pernah terjadi eror pada sistem.
Spatial Spread of Invasive Foreign Plants Clidemia hirta (L.) D. Don in Bung Hatta Forest Park, Padang, West Sumatra
Authors: Anggraini Rian , Solfiyeni Solfiyeni
Published: January 2020

Research on Spatial Spread of Invasive Foreign Plants Clidemia hirta in Bung Hatta Forest Park, Padang, West Sumatra, has been carried out from January to June 2018. The purpose of this study was to determine the spatial distribution pattern of invasive foreign plants Clidemia hirta and analyze the influence of distance from roads and influence light intensity on the distribution of the number of individuals Clidemia hirta in the Bung Hatta Forest Park. This study uses a belt transect method with a width of 2 meters along 250 meters. Along the transect, a plot of 2x2 meters was made with 125 plots. Observations made on Clidemia hirta is to calculate the number of individuals and measure the intensity of light in each plot. The results showed that the pattern of spread of  Clidemia hirta was grouped with the Morisita Index of 2.1. The distance from the road and the intensity of light does not affect the distribution of the number of individuals with R Square values of 0.022 and 0.007, respectively.
The Behaviour of Interest Rates in Turkey
Authors: SUNAL Onur
Published: January 2020

Short term interest rates are one of the most influential monetary policy tools for contemporary central banks. More often they are used to prompt the monetary transmission mechanism either to avoid recessions or to control the rising prices via affecting the market interest rates. The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationships among short term and other types of market interest rates in Turkey. Monthly data on short term interest rates set by the Turkish Central Bank, benchmark market interest rates on Turkish 2 year Treasury Bonds and bank lending and bank deposit rates are used in this study covering the period between 2012(M06) and 2019(M09). The relationships between the variables are investigated by adopting co-integration and error correction models. The results revealed that there is a strong significant co-movement between short term and other market interest rates. As the findings of error correction models revelaed a percent change in short term rates are accompanied by a 0.86 percent change in lending and 0.76 percent change in deposit rates.
A Treaty for Local Governments
Authors: Potaka Tama
Published: January 2020

There is a vast literature on the Treaty of Waitangi. However, a large number of constitutional issues such as who owes Treaty obligations and the nature and extent of these obligations are not clear. Instead, such issues are often obscured by the media sensationalising Treaty settlement processes, Maori fisheries, and Pakeha political assumptions about what Maori want. Amidst talk of fish, cash settlements and development, little Treaty jurisprudential thinking addresses the complex legal, cultural and economic issues surrounding local government and MÃ¡ori. It is the purpose of this article to expand Treaty jurisprudential thinking in the area of local government, and to advocate a direction for local government Treaty obligations.
Human Rights and the New Zealand Government's Treaty Obligations
Authors: Palmer Geoffrey
Published: January 2020

The International Law Association established a New Zealand branch in Wellington in 1996. This article is an edited version of the speech made by Sir Geoffrey Palmer, on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of the Association in Auckland on 30 April 1998. The author discusses the place of international law in contemporary New Zealand society, especially following the Second World War. He then goes onto discuss international law and municipal law, arguing that there is a substantial degree of overlap between the two. Parliamentary involvement with treaties is also discussed, noting that recent Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties bolsters the argument in favour of courts giving enhanced weight to treaties to which New Zealand has acceded or ratified, even where there is no complementary local legislation. The article then goes onto discuss international law providing a framework for the delivery of human rights to individuals at a domestic level, including in New Zealand. The author expresses regret at New Zealand's general failure to comply with international treaties, arguing that international environmental law and trade law were likely to present similar problems.
Roles of the Courts in New Zealand in Giving Effect to International Human Rights - with Some History
Authors: Keith Kenneth J
Published: January 2020

The Right Honourable Sir Kenneth Keith was the fourth speaker at the NZ Institute of International Affairs Seminar. In this article he describes and reflects upon the role of courts and judges in relation to the advancement of human rights, an issue covered in K J Keith (ed) Essays on Human Rights (Sweet and Maxwell, Wellington, 1968). The article is divided into two parts. The first part discusses international lawmakers attempting to protect individual groups of people from 1648 to 1948, including religious minorities and foreign traders, slaves, aboriginal natives, victims of armed conflict, and workers. The second part discusses how from 1945 to 1948, there was a shift in international law to universal protection. The author notes that while treaties are not part of domestic law, they may have a constitutional role, be relevant in determining the common law, give content to the words of a statute, help interpret legislation which is in line with a treaty, help interpret legislation which is designed to give general effect to a treaty (but which is silent on the particular matter), and help interpret and affect the operation of legislation to which the international text has no apparent direct relation.
Genetic Privacy: The Potential for Genetic Discrimination in Insurance
Authors: Jensen Pamela
Published: January 2020

The threat of modern genetics has been perceived as coming, rather dramatically, from genetic engineering, but the less flashy field of medical genetic testing poses significant and immediate issues. This article discusses the potential for breach of confidentiality or invasion of privacy through the acquisition of information, the disclosure of information, and the potential for prejudicial use of that information by third parties. The author concludes that New Zealand's ethical and legal aspects of human genetics needed a review at the time of writing, recommending an advisory group to be set up to monitor developments in human genetics, facilitate discussion with all relevant persons, groups and bodies, and report on issues arising from new developments in human genetics that can be expected to have wider ethical, social, economic, and legal consequences. However, the author does not find it necessary to enact genetic-specific legislation.
Maori Fisheries 1986-1998: A Reflection
Authors: Boast Richard
Published: January 2020

In this article Richard Boast considers the statutory settlements of Maori fishing claims made in 1989 and 1992.  These settlements are seen as examples of a distinctive method of dealing with Maori grievances routinely used in the New Zealand legal and political system.  He also considers the aftermath of the legislation, and the extent to which the recent claims of Urban Maori authorities have questioned the entire settlement process as it has evolved to date.
Contribuição dos fluxos de umidade em evento de precipitação intensa ocorrido no leste do Nordeste do Brasil em maio de 2017: Um estudo de caso (Contribution of moisture flows in heavy rainfall event occurred in eastern Northeast Brazil in May 2017: A case study)
Authors: Correa Marcele de Jesus , Lima Kellen Carla , Coutinho Maytê Duarte Leal
Published: January 2020

A observação de distribuição espacial e temporal do regime de chuvas da região Nordeste do Brasil (NEB) torna-se um desafio devido sua grande variabilidade no tempo e no espaço. No período de 25 a 29 de maio de 2017 foram registrados casos de chuvas intensas na parte leste do NEB, principalmente entre os estados de Alagoas e de Pernambuco. Desta forma, objetivo deste trabalho consistiu em verificar a contribuição dos fluxos de umidade associada ao evento de precipitação severa ocorrido na região leste do NEB. Especificamente, pretende-se averiguar as características física e sinótica de referido evento. Para tanto, foram utilizados dados de estações pluviométricas automáticas do Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais (CEMADEN), imagens de satélite GOES-13 e reanálises pertencentes ao European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), do conjunto de reanálise ERA-5. Os  principais resultados mostraramque o transporte de umidade integrado na vertical, apresentou fortes núcleos de convergência de umidade no oceano Atlântico se deslocaram em direção à área do estudo, quando o sistema de precipitação esteve no estágio de maturação.Palavras-chave:  Transporte de umidade; Análise sinótica; Evento extremo; ERA-5.A B S T R A C TThe observation of spatial and temporal distribution of the rainfall regime of the Northeast of Brazil (NEB) becomes a challenge due to its great variability in time and space. In the period from May 25 to 29, 2017, heavy rains occurred in the eastern part of the NEB, mainly between the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco. Thus, the objective of this work was to verify the contribution of the moisture flow associated to the event of severe precipitation occurred in the eastern region of the NEB. Specifically, it is intended to ascertain the physical and synoptic characteristics of said event. In order to do so, we used data from automatic rain gauges of the National Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring and Alarms (CEMADEN), GOES-13 satellite images and reanalysis from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ERA-5. The main results showed that the vertical moisture transport presented strong nuclei of moisture convergence in the Atlantic Ocean towards the study area, when the precipitation system was in the maturation stage.Keywords: Transport of moisture; Synoptic analysis; Extreme event; ERA-5.
Monção em São Paulo
Authors: Machado Antonio Jaschke
Published: January 2020

Este artigo corrobora a existência de monção em São Paulo, revelada a partir da observação de flutuações periódicas na umidade absoluta. O ciclo diário e o ciclo sazonal registrado em duas localidades nos extremos oriental e ocidental de São Paulo são comparados e analisados. A incorporação da direção do vento à análise sugere a existência de um regime de monção, cuja transição entre a estação úmida e a estação seca é definida pela variação da umidade absoluta.  Monsoon in São Paulo State, BrazilA B S T R A C TThis paper corroborates the existence of monsoon in São Paulo, revealed from the observation of periodic fluctuations in absolute humidity. The daily cycle and the seasonal cycle recorded in two sites in the eastern and western extremes of São Paulo are compared and analyzed. The incorporation of the wind direction to the analysis suggests the existence of a monsoon regime, whose transition between the wet season and the dry season is defined by the variation of the absolute humidity.Keywords: Monsoon, Absolute humidity, Wind direction.
ESTUDO DE CASO DE CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO FLUXO DE UMIDADE EM EVENTO DE PRECIPITAÇÃO INTENSA OCORRIDO NO LESTE DO NORDESTE DO BRASIL EM MAIO DE 2017
Authors: Ferreira Rosária Rodrigues , Correa Marcele De Jesus , Lima Kellen Carla , Coutinho Maytê Duarte Leal
Published: January 2020

A observação de distribuição espacial e temporal do regime de chuvas da região Nordeste do Brasil (NEB) torna-se um desafio devido sua grande variabilidade no tempo e no espaço. Durante o período de 25 a 29 de maio de 2017 foram registrados casos de chuvas intensas na parte leste do NEB, principalmente entre os estados de Alagoas e de Pernambuco. Desta forma, objetivo deste trabalho consistiu em verificar a contribuição do fluxo de umidade associada ao evento de precipitação severa ocorrido na região leste do NEB Especificamente, pretende-se averiguar as características física e sinótica de referido evento. Para tanto, foram utilizados dados de estações pluviométricas automáticas do Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais (CEMADEN), imagens de satélite GOES-13 e reanálises pertencentes ao European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), do conjunto de reanálise ERA-5. Os resultados obtidos desta pesquisa conseguiram mostrar que o transporte de umidade integrado na vertical sobre a costa leste do NEB foi bastante intenso durante o período em que o sistema de precipitação esteve no estágio de maturação.Palavras-chave: NEB ERA-5; Chuva intensa; Transporte de umidade.  Contribution of moisture flows in heavy rainfall event occurred in eastern Northeast Brazil in May 2017: A case study A B S T R A C TThe observation of spatial and temporal distribution of the rainfall regime of the Northeast of Brazil (NEB) becomes a challenge due to its great variability in time and space. In the period from May 25 to 29, 2017, heavy rains occurred in the eastern part of the NEB, mainly between the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco. Thus, the objective of this work was to verify the contribution of the moisture flow associated to the event of severe precipitation occurred in the eastern region of the NEB. Specifically, it is intended to ascertain the physical and synoptic characteristics of said event. In order to do so, we used data from automatic rain gauges of the National Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring and Alarms (CEMADEN), GOES-13 satellite images and reanalysis from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ERA-5. The main results showed that the vertical moisture transport presented strong nuclei of moisture convergence in the Atlantic Ocean towards the study area, when the precipitation system was in the maturation stage.Keywords: Transport of moisture; Synoptic analysis; Extreme event; ERA-5.
Percepção ambiental: reflexões sobre a natureza no semiárido baiano
Authors: Santos Maria Auxiliadora Freitas , Costa Valéria Sandra de Oliveira , Aguiar Gomes Edivânia Torres , Galvincio Josiclêda Domiciano
Published: January 2020

O semiárido apresentava uma estigmatização em diferentes estratos sociais enquanto ambiente inóspito e voltado a miséria. Assim, (re)pensar a situação ambiental considerando os fatores que interagem com a sua complexidade consiste em uma das estratégias para a sua convivência. Este trabalho teve como objetivo compreender a percepção dos agricultores no ambiente ao qual interagem sobre a perspectiva de tecnologias sociais voltadas à captação da água para o consumo humano e a produção agrícola. Esta pesquisa foi realizada em uma comunidade situada no município de Serrinha-BA, por meio da seleção da comunidade; identificação das famílias; aplicação de entrevistas e análise do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. As categorias estabelecidas foram: tecnologias sociais existentes; um olhar sobre o ambiente em que vivem e suas modificações; processos produtivos do bioma Caatinga. Percebeu-se uma ressignificação do espaço, apresentando uma integração com os aspectos naturais, sociais, econômicos, ambientais e culturais.   Environmental perception: reflections on the bahian semiarid A B S T R A C TThe semiarid region is stigmatization in different social strata as an inhospitable environment and facing misery. Thus, (re) thinking the environmental situation considering the factors that interact with its complexity is one of the strategies for its coexistence. This paper aims to understand the perception of farmers in the environment to which they interact from the perspective of social technologies aimed at capturing water for human consumption and agricultural production. This research was conducted in a community located in the municipality of Serrinha-BA, through community selection; family identification; interviews and analysis of the Collective Subject Discourse. The established categories were: existing social technologies; a look at the environment in which they live and its modifications; productive processes of the Caatinga biome. A resignification of space was perceived, presenting an integration with the natural, social, economic, environmental and cultural aspects.Keyword: coexistence, social technologies, water.
A implementação de ações sustentáveis baseadas na Agenda Ambiental na Administração Pública (A3P): uma experiência extensionista no ambiente universitário
Authors: Gutierres Henrique Elias Pessoa , Cabral Iran Araújo , Silva Rafaella Rodrigues da
Published: January 2020

A Agenda Ambiental na Administração Pública (A3P) surge com o propósito de estimular a inserção de práticas sustentáveis nos órgãos públicos das três esferas de governo (Federal, Estadual e Municipal) e nos três poderes da república (Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário). O artigo aborda a implementação de ações sustentáveis, a partir das diretrizes estabelecidas pela A3P, no tocante ao consumo de energia elétrica, água, gestão de resíduos (papel, plástico, pilhas, baterias, lâmpadas fluorescentes e óleo de cozinha), comunicação, ações de conscientização e capacitação, em três setores da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que ações pontuais e em menor escala podem ser bastante eficazes na promoção de uma consciência ambiental no cotidiano da administração pública brasileira.  The implementation of sustainable actions based on the Environmental Agenda in Public Administration (A3P): an extensionist experience in the university environment A B S T R A C TThe Environmental Agenda in Public Administration (A3P) was created with the purpose of stimulating the insertion of sustainable practices in public bodies of the three spheres of government (Federal, State and Municipal) and in the three branches of government (Executive, Legislative and Judiciary). The text addresses an example of public environmental management through the implementation of sustainable actions, based on the guidelines established by A3P, regarding the consumption of electricity, water consumption, waste management (paper, plastic, batteries, fluorescent lamps and cooking oil), communication, awareness raising and training actions, in three sectors of the Federal University of Paraíba. The results show that timely actions and to a lesser extent can be quite effective in promoting an environmental awareness in the daily life of the Brazilian public administration.Keywords: Public environmental management, sustainable actions, environmental awareness.
Estrutura de um Fragmento de Caatinga Infestado por Cryptostegia madagascariensis Bojer ex Decne
Authors: Barbosa Elaine Maia , Bonila Oriel Herrera , Lucena Eliseu Marlônio Pereira , Araújo Lívia Maria de Andrade , Oliveira Sara Regina da Silva de
Published: January 2020

A espécie Cryptostegia madagascariensis Bojer ex Decne., natural de Madagascar, na África, após ser introduzida no Brasil vem proliferando-se rapidamente em extensas áreas no Nordeste brasileiro. Sua presença no bioma caatinga vem causando grande preocupação para as comunidades extrativistas, visto que essa invasora causa morte de espécies nativas de alto valor socioeconômico como a Copernicia prunifera (Mill) H. E. Moore., popularmente chamada de carnaúba. O presente trabalho objetivou avaliar a estrutura de um fragmento de caatinga infestado por C. madagascariensis. Próximo ao município de Pacatuba-CE uma área de carnaubal foi delimitada e para realizar uma avaliação da estrutura da comunidade invadida, foram utilizados cálculos que são referências em estudos fitossociológicos como, índice de valor de importância, índice de Shannon-Wiener (H’), índice de impacto ambiental de espécies exóticas (IIAE), além das densidades e frequências relativas e absolutas dos indivíduos. A elevada frequência e densidade relativa da invasora, o baixo H’ (1,86) e IIAE de 0,69, demonstram como a estrutura e diversidade da comunidade está sendo afetada pela invasão. Concluímos que é urgente a intervenção e controle dessa invasora, uma vez que a vegetação nativa está sendo ameaçada. Structure of a Fragment of Caatinga Infested by Cryptostegia madagascariensis Bojer ex DecneA B S T R A C TThe species Cryptostegia madagascariensis Bojer ex Decne., natural from Madagascar, in Africa, after being introduced in Brazil, is pullulating quickly extensive areas of Brazilian Northeast. Its presence in the caatinga bioma is causing considerable preoccupation to the extractivist communities, since this invader is causing the death of native species with high socioeconomic value as the Copernicia prunifera (Mill) H. E. Moore., popularly known as carnaúba. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the structure of a fragment of caatinga infested by C. madagascariensis. Nearby the city of Pacatuba, CE, an area of carnauba forest was delimited to perform an evaluation of the invaded community structure. We utilized calculations that are reference in phytosociological studies as, importance value index, Shannon-Wiener Function (H’), environmental impact of alien species (IIAE), densities, relative and absolute frequencies of the subjects. The high frequency and relative density of the invasive species, the low H’ (1.86) and 0.69 IIAE, demonstrate how the structure and diversity of the community is being affected by the invasion. We concluded that an intervention is urgent the intervention and control of this invasive species, since the native vegetation is being threatened.Keywords: Invasion, biodiversity, carnaúba palm.
PROSPECTS OF DEEPENING RUSSIA - TURKEY CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Authors: Shangaraev Ruslan
Published: January 2020

Against the background of a general deterioration in relations with the West, cooperation with Turkey may be useful to Russia. In this regard, the need to study the nature of the emerging bilateral trade and economic relations is undeniable.
The role of offshore companies in the national economy
Authors: Ivanov Artem
Published: January 2020

The use of foreign companies in Russian and international business is quite a promising direction in terms of doing business. However, the existence of such favorable conditions makes offshore jurisdictions attractive for the implementation of criminal goals that undermine Russia's economic security.
Modern social entrepreneurship: regional, infrastructure and marketing aspects
Authors: Ovcharenko Nadezhda , Gurfel Lana , Maksaev Artur
Published: January 2020

The scientific article is devoted to the assessment of the prospects for overcoming social and infrastructure deficits accumulated in the Krasnodar region on the basis of the development of the non-state infrastructure sector, capable of implementing not only modern educational standards, but also innovative pedagogical innovations. The conclusion is made that it is neces-sary to continuously improve the quality of social interactions of local and regional character as a fundamental factor determining the scale and effectiveness of local and regional social and eco-nomic processes
Methodological aspects of assessing the social capital of economic agents
Authors: Shamsutdinova Marina , Zhilina Nadezhda , Ignatiev Vladimir
Published: January 2020

The Article is devoted to the problem of assessing the social capital of economic agents. To maintain a stable financial condition of an economic agent, it is necessary to be able to increase and use social capital. Social capital is a factor of sustainable development of production. Without an analysis of social capital, it is impossible to give a clear description of the activity of an economic agent. Social capital generates cooperation, while cooperation generates social capital. Social capital integrates all other types of capital and is one of the most important components of the economy of economic agents, regions, and countries. Social capital arises from relationships with other people and facilitates their joint activities.