bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Satisfacción laboral de los docentes: un análisis desde los factores extrínsecos e intrínsecos
Authors: Avendaño Castro William Rodrigo , Luna Pereira Henry Orlando , Rueda Vera Gerson
Published: August 2021

La satisfacción laboral se constituye en un elemento identificador del ambiente de trabajo, la productividad y de la motivación en cualquier tipo de organización o institución, al respecto, este artículo presenta un análisis de la satisfacción laboral de docentes en una institución de educación de básica y media ubicada en la región del Catatumbo, en el departamento de Norte de Santander, en consideración de los factores intrínsecos y extrínsecos que impactan en el ejercicio docente. La orientación metodológica estuvo determinada por el paradigma cuantitativo – descriptivo. Se utilizó como técnica de recolección de datos la encuesta compuesta por un cuestionario con 33 ítems que abordan los factores extrínsecos e intrínsecos que afectan la satisfacción laboral en el ejercicio de su profesión a los docentes La muestra estuvo representada por 58 docentes y los resultados del estudio muestran que un porcentaje importante de los docentes encuestados tienen una postura de rechazo ante la baja remuneración económica y a las limitadas oportunidades de ascenso que ofrece el sistema educativo colombiano. Se concluye que los docentes han tenido algún tipo de afectación en su satisfacción laboral debido al cambio de la enseñanza presencial a la asistida por tecnologías digitales.
Gestión del conocimiento en el sector industrial
Authors: Riascos-Erazo Sandra Cristina , García-Domínguez Amparo Johanna , Aguilera-Castro Adriana
Published: August 2021

Las organizaciones en el contexto actual, se consolidan desde la postura de la economía del conocimiento, desde esta perspectiva el know how se constituye en ventaja competitiva, de allí la importancia de gestionar el conocimiento. En tal sentido, el artículo analiza la gestión del conocimiento (GC) en el sector Industrial de las medianas y grandes empresas, desde cuatro pilares propuestos por Stankosky (1999 – 2005): organización, liderazgo, aprendizaje y tecnología. Se aplicó una metodología con un enfoque descriptivo y mixto. La muestra fue de 52 medianas y grandes empresas en Santiago de Cali-Colombia. Se realizó análisis estadístico a fin de ofrecer mayor objetividad y como apoyo para resolver las preguntas de investigación y probar las hipótesis formuladas. Se encontró que las empresas del sector industrial desarrollan algunas prácticas de gestión del conocimiento; sin embargo, existen debilidades, relativas a: las estructuras organizacionales no contemplan espacios para la GC; ausencia de un liderazgo transformacional, motivador y orientado a los colaboradores; baja importancia de una estrategia de comunicación integral. Se concluye acerca de la necesidad de revalorizar la experiencia de colaboradores y trabajo en equipo; el aprendizaje acumulado de la organización así como el apoyo en las nuevas tecnologías con miras a mejorar la gestión del conocimiento.
Clima organizacional y satisfacción laboral en una empresa industrial peruana
Authors: Dávila Morán Roberto Carlos , Agüero Corzo Eucaris del Carmen , Ruiz Nizama José Leonor , Guanilo Paredes Carlos Enrique
Published: August 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar la relación entre el clima organizacional y satisfacción laboral en una empresa industrial peruana durante el año 2020. La investigación se desarrolló bajo el enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño y nivel no experimental correlacional, de tipo básica, en la que se empleó el método descriptivo; la muestra estuvo constituida por los 316 empleados o colaboradores de una empresa industrial peruana ubicada en Lima. Se aplicaron los instrumentos de clima laboral y de satisfacción laboral de 20 y 16 ítems, respectivamente. Los resultados descriptivos indican que el 71.20% de los trabajadores perciben el clima organizacional como regular, mientras que la satisfacción laboral es percibida por el 80.70% de los trabajadores con un nivel regular. Se concluye, que existen evidencias suficientes para afirmar que la variable clima organizacional tiene relación positiva media (Rho = 0,559) y significativa (p= 0,000 < 0,05) con la variable satisfacción laboral de una empresa industrial peruana durante el año 2020.
Avances en la producción de conocimiento sobre biofertilizantes y nuevos escenarios económicos para el Perú
Authors: Hernández Castaño Conrado
Published: August 2021

La fertilidad del suelo permite que el terreno optimice el rendimiento de cultivos y sustente el crecimiento de las plantas. La investigación tuvo como objetivo describir los avances en la producción de biofertilizantes y nuevos escenarios económicos para el Perú, bajo una metodología descriptiva donde se presentaron los hechos más relevantes, considerando la revisión sistemática de diversos documentos secundarios publicados entre los años 2008-2020, indexados en base de datos: web of Science, Scopus, entre otras. Se demostraron avances en materia de biofertilización para mejorar la producción del rubro e impulsar la comercialización, el crecimiento sostenido de los fertilizantes orgánicos en materia económica y de consumo internacional, inherentes para el desarrollo del país y la necesidad de cambios en las líneas de producción, distribución y consumo postpandemia. En conclusión, para promover la seguridad alimentaria y sostenibilidad del ambiente en los sistemas de producción agrícola, es necesario la implementación integrada en la gestión de protección y fertilidad de los suelos, mediante la producción y uso de biofertilizantes, para aumentar la eficacia, mejorar la productividad de los cultivos e impulsar la economía agroindustrial.
Planificación estratégica en empresas de servicios públicos domiciliarios de Riohacha, Colombia
Authors: Salas Solano Edwin Alberto , Mendoza Fernández Darcy Luz , López Juvinao Danny Daniel
Published: August 2021

El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo describir el proceso de planificación estratégica en empresas de servicios públicos domiciliarios de Riohacha, Colombia, a través del análisis de sus etapas, componentes e indicadores. Se llevó a cabo un estudio descriptivo, de campo, obteniendo información de personal asociados a las empresas de servicios públicos de Riohacha, específicamente de cinco directivos ligados a los procesos de planificación de las cuatro empresas que prestan dichos servicios públicos en el municipio. Se concluye que existe una alta presencia de los elementos estudiados, sin embargo, lo relacionado con las etapas de la planificación se muestra el no cumplimiento de las etapas o fases de la planificación estratégica, resaltando la importancia del cumplimiento de este proceso de inicio a fin para la consecución de los objetivos organizacionales.
Implementation of Digital Leaderships on Pertamina Hulu Energy in Aceh
Authors: Matriadi Faisal , Ikramuddin Ikramuddin , Adamy Marbawi , Chalirafi Chalirafi
Published: August 2021

This study examines the effect of Digital Leadership and workplace spirituality on the performance of Pertamina Hulu energy employees with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. A population of 136 employees were all used as respondents or using a saturated sample model. The analytical tool used is the SEM (structural equation modeling) method using Amos. The results showed that each variable, both digital leaderships and workplace spirituality, had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and employee performance at Pertamina Hulu Energy. Furthermore, the job satisfaction variable mediates workplace spirituality with the performance variable partially mediating and the job satisfaction variable mediating digital leaderships with the performance variable. also partially mediation.
"Detection of SCN1A Gene Polymorphisms in Epilepsy Children"
Authors: Jawad Laith Abdul Hassan Mohamed , Al-Rubaie Maha Sultan A.
Published: August 2021

Abstract: Febrile seizure is a common convulsions occur in children from 5 months to 6 years of age whose suffering from high temperature. A total of 50 children with febrile seizures and 50 normal control are included in this study. RFLP used to identify the A/G polymorphisms of the SCN1A gene on chromosome 2q24. Results showed that the genotype proportions and allele frequencies for SCN1A c.3184 A/G in both groups are not significantly. Proportions of A homozygote, A/G heterozygote, and G homozygote for SCN1A c.3184 A/G were as follows: in patients with FSs, 20%, 50%, and 30%, respectively compared to controls (24%, 62%, and 14%, respectively). The allele A and G frequencies for SCN1A c.3184 A/G in patients with FSs was 45% and 55% respectively compared to control group. The frequency of AG genotype of SCN1A c.3184 A/G polymorphism was non-significant in FSs compared to control group. There was increased in glucose, phosphorus levels and decrease in sodium, chloride levels. The results do not suggest that SCN1A p. Thr 1067 Ala or c.3184A/G (rs2298771) are susceptibility factors for febrile seizures and the fever plays an important role in causing disturbances in electrolyte balance.
"Some Chaos on Graph Maps"
Authors: AbdulHussein Hussein J. , Attar Akram  B.
Published: August 2021

"Let be a graph and be continuous function, we study some types of chaotic functions on a graph and find the relation between them. We also introduce a new type of chaos defined on a graph called strongly chaotic and characterization generically chaotic and densely chaotic on graph maps."
Study of growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) under levels of nitrogen and potassium fertilization
Authors: Alnaseri Yahya A. , Abdulla Sundus A.
Published: August 2021

A field experiment was conducted during the autumn season 2018 at Al- Zinawiya site 10 km south-east of center Al- Nasiriya Governorate, to determine the effect of four levels of Nitrogen fertilizer (0.120,180 and 240 kg N ha-1) and four levels of Potassium fertilizer (0,80,120 and 160 kg K ha-1) and The interaction between them, on growth and yield of corn (Zea mays L.) Fajer-1 variety. Factorial experiment according to Randomized complete block design (R.C.B.D) was used in this study with three replicates The results showed the level 240 kg N ha-1 achieved significant superiority in the Days to Tasselling, Days to silking, Plant height, Leaf area, number of grains per ear, weight 500 grain, grain yield, the concentration of nitrogen and potassium in leaves (54.09 Days, 57.58 Days, 166.17cm, 399.29cm2, 404.83per ear-1, 158.20gm, 6.702t h-1, 1.46Mg gm-1, 1.28Mg gm-1 respectively). The level of 160 kg K-1 was significant superior among other levels by giving the best results of studied characters, (Days to Tasselling, Days to silking, Plant height, Leaf area, number of grains per ear, grain yield and the concentration of nitrogen in the leaves.) (54.09 Days, 57.58days, 138.42cm, 338.05 cm2, 338.58 per ear, 5.250 t h-1, 1.44Mg gm-1 respectively). The interaction for the treatment (240 kg N h-1 + 160 kg K h-1) was superior grain number of per ear (430.00), weight 500 grain (160.40 gm), and grain yield (7.060 t h-1).
Bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited studies in apolipoprotein E (ApoE) research
Authors: Ahmad Tauseef , Dhama Kuldeep , Tiwari Ruchi , Chaicumpa Wanpen , Hui Jin
Published: August 2021

The apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is a glycoprotein which plays a vital role in different inflammatory conditions and in the catabolism of lipids and triglycerides. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the top 100 most cited studies on ApoE research. A bibliometric study was conducted. On January 18, 2021, studies published on ApoE were searched in the Web of Science Core Collection database without any limitations. The obtained data were analyzed for a number of attributes using HistCiteTM and VOSviewer software. The search yielded a total of 16,242 results. Of the total retrieved results, the top 100 most cited studies were selected. The top 100 most cited studies on ApoE were published from 1977 to 2017 and were cited 86,181 times. Single study citations ranged from 426 to 6,327. The studies were published in 41 journals authored by 589 authors. The study “Gene dose of apolipoprotein E type 4 allele and the risk of Alzheimer's disease in late onset families” was cited 6,327 times. Mahley RW, Roses AD, and Saunders AM were the most prolific authors who published ten studies each. Most of the studies were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. A total of 151 institutions were involved, and the USA was the most productive country. Our finding provides valuable insight on ApoE research which may be useful for researchers, academia, and funding agencies to identify new future research domains.
Economia Clujului. Municipiul Cluj-Napoca și Zona Metropolitană Cluj:Dezvoltarea economiei locale în deceniul 2008-2018
Authors:   Facultatea de Sociologie și Asistență socială, Petrovici Norbert , Mare Codruța ,   Facultatea de Studii Economice și Gestiunea Afacerilor, Moldovan Darie ,   Facultatea de Studii Economice și Gestiunea Afacerilor
Published: August 2021

În ultima decadă s-au intensificat procesele de globalizare care localizează procesele secundare ale organizațiilor globale către noi spații specializate în operațiuni (Peck 2018; Oshri, Kotlarsky, and Willcocks 2015). Cea mai mare parte din procesele care fac obiectul externalizărilor de outsourcing și offshoring sunt cele de Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) și Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) (Oshri, Kotlarsky, and Willcocks 2015).
THREATS TO INFORMATION SOCIETY AS FACTOR OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERACTION BETWEEN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA IN UKRAINE
Authors: O. Kriukov
Published: August 2021

The article explores the content of the ‘information society’ concept. The concept of a political and administrative management system has been studied. The structure and features of the political and administrative system have been determined. The main threats to managing modern political and administrative systems have been identified. The essence of the interaction between public administration and communications media in the conditions of requirement to ensiring national information security has been defined. The problems of public administration in the information field of Ukraine have been highlighted.
GENESIS OF FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL MECHANISM OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL CONFLICTS IN UKRAINE
Authors: V. Babenko
Published: August 2021

The article examines the genesis of formation and development of organizational and legal mechanism of public management of social conflicts in Ukraine by conducting a content analysis. Within its limits, in particular, the National Security Strategies of Ukraine were studied from the standpoint of the state of determination of social conflicts in them.
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF SCIENTIFIC DEFINITIONS «PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION» AND «STATE POLICY»
Authors: S. Maistro , V. Kropyvnytskyi , Yu. Krykhtina
Published: August 2021

The article provides a theoretical and methodological substantiation of the scientific categories "public administration" and "public policy". Different scientific views on the definition of scientific categories "public administration" and "public policy" are considered. Different methodological approaches to determining the nature, content and differences of scientific categories "public administration" and "public policy" are highlighted. The definition of the essence and content of the scientific categories "public administration" and "public policy" was further developed.
METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINING THE ESSENCE OF STATE SECURITY
Authors: S. Dombrovska
Published: August 2021

The article analyzes the essence of state security and the peculiarities of public administration in this area. The risks of public administration in the field of state security are identified and methodological factors of avoiding threats to the state are introduced. The definition of the concept of state (national) security shall be offered.
Tweet und Retweet: mitgegangen, mitgefangen – aber nicht immer
Authors: Bähler Regula
Published: August 2021

Twitter ist ein Medium im Sinne von Art. 28 StGB, weshalb das automatische Retweeten eines ehrverletzenden Tweets straflos ist. Die Beschränkung der strafrechtlichen Verantwortlichkeit auf nur eine Person, in der Regel jene des Autors oder der Autorin, schützt Retweeter, deren Handlung sich aufs reine Weiterverbreiten beschränkt. Insofern gehört ein Retweet zur typischen Verbreitungskette der entsprechenden Kurznachricht. – Anders im Zivilrecht: Retweets von ehrverletzenden Tweets sind immer persönlichkeitsverletzend. So ein Urteil des Bezirksgerichts Zürich, welches zwar aufgehoben ist, aber trotzdem wegweisend sein dürfte. – Für den Schweizer Presserat sind Twitter & Co. vorerst nur als Quellen von Belang.
Substitution de Ciment pour Béton par des Pourcentages de Poudre de Marbre
Authors: HAOUAT Abdellah , AZZOUZ Omar
Published: August 2021

Le but de cette étude est la valorisation des résidus minéraux en tant que substitution partielle du ciment qui entre dans la fabrication du béton. Il s'inscrit dans une démarche de développement durable. Il regroupe les résultats obtenus expérimentalement. L'utilisation des poudres de marbre en remplacement partiel du ciment Portland dans le béton permet de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre et génère un béton ayant un impact moindre sur l'environnement. En mettant à profit diverses techniques expérimentales, une attention particulière est accordée au comportement de la poudre de marbre finement broyée associée au ciment Portland avec addition de calcaire. Cette étude a confirmé l’amélioration des propriétés physiques des bétons avec l’ajout de poudre de marbre, ce qui laisse augurer de bonnes perspectives pour son utilisation comme substituant de ciment.
Magnetohydrodynamics with Applications to the Study of Electrolysis and Turbulence
Authors:   Institute of Hydromechanics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Selezov I.T. , Zaichenko V.N. ,   V.I. Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: August 2021

The equations of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) are presented as continual modeling for slow motions. The original equations of the MHD environment are linearized, reduced, and applied to the analysis of environments characterized by the phenomena of electrolysis and turbulence. A continual approach for electrolysis and turbulence is presented, and the real-life ongoing studies are considering local models. The formulation of the problem and its analysis are presented as the density of the MHD-field decreases from a flat wall. Experimental studies with respect to propulsion devices in sea water are characterized.
Influence of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Properties of Polymer Microfiltration Membranes
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Russian Federation, Fazullin D.D. , Mavrin G.V. ,   Kazan Federal University, Russian Federation, Shaikhiev I.G. ,   Kazan National Research Technological University, Russian Federation
Published: August 2021

To improve the parameters of the process of membrane separation of oil-in-water emulsions, the surface of thin-film membranes of nylon, cellulose acetateб and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) was treated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the wavelength range 280–320 nm at a radiation power of 36 W, during 1–10 min. As a result of exposure to UV radiation, a change in the mass of the membranes was revealed depending on the treatment time. Thus, for membranes made of nylon and PTFE, an increase in weight is not significant, while for a membrane made of cellulose acetate, a decrease in weight up to 2.5% was found. An increase in the wettability of the surface layer of a PTFE and nylon membranes, as a result of their exposure to UV radiation, has been established. Changes in the supramolecular structure of the membranes were confirmed by the results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy: an increase in the intensity of absorption bands in the IR spectra in the range 600–3600 cm-1 was revealed. An increase in the intensity of the absorption bands of the IR spectra after the treatment of the nylon membrane with UV radiation is associated with the destruction of the defective regions of the surface layer of the membrane as a result of oxidative destruction. A decrease in the intensity of the absorption bands in the IR spectra of the PTFE membrane is observed over the entire spectral range. In addition, the expansion of the bases of the most intense absorption bands related to stretching vibrations of CF2 groups (1203 and 1150 cm-1) was revealed, which may be associated with the formation of the oxide group of the C–O bond. That is, the surface layer of the membrane is oxidized, which leads to an increase in the membrane wettability. UV radiation also influenced the main parameters of the membrane separation of the oil-in-water-emulsion: an increase of up to 7% in the specific productivity of membranes made of nylon and cellulose acetate, depending on the time of UV treatment with a decrease in the separation efficiency was established. When the PTFE membrane was exposed to UV radiation, a decrease in the specific productivity of the process by 14% was observed with an increase in the separation efficiency of the studied emulsion by 14%.
Electrodynamic Apparatuses for Concentration of Solutions
Authors:   Odessa National Academy of Food Technologies, Ukraine, Burdo O.G. , Gavrilov A.V ,   Academy of Bioresources and Environmental Management of V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Sirotyuk I.V. ,   Odessa National Academy of Food Technologies, Ukraine, Ruzhitskaya N.V. ,   Odessa National Academy of Food Technologies, Ukraine, Goncharov D.S. ,   ПАО "Черноморский масложировой комбинат", Ukraine
Published: August 2021

The results of complex research of electrodynamic vacuum evaporators are presented. The scientific and technical concept of the directed energy action technology applicable to apparatuses of the electrodynamic type is substantiated. A system analysis of the energies of traditional dehydration equipment is given. Their technological and energy problems are determined by the electrothermal analogy method. It is shown how these problems are solved in the electrodynamic type apparatuses. A physical scheme and a mathematical model of a electrodynamic continuous operation vacuum evaporator are developed. Assumptions that take into account the specifics of evaporation in an electromagnetic field are formulated. A system of differential equations that defines the solution interaction with an electromagnetic field in vacuum is presented. A nonstationary model is transformed into relations in dimensionless variables using the methods of similarity theory and the “dimension analysis”. The tasks of experimental modeling are defined. The results of complex experimental studies of microwave vacuum evaporators are presented. The influence of the electromagnetic field power, the solution type and concentration, and the pressure level on the steam output is established. Constants of the equation in generalized variables, which, with an error within 8%, establishes the relationship of the number of energy actions with dimensionless complexes that characterize the technological parameters, are defined.
Manifestarea anotimpurilor în contextul schimbarilor climatice
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Nedealcov Maria
Published: August 2021

The early manifestation of the seasons and seasonal temperature's increasing trend for all seasons require adequate solutions of adaptation to climate change. Knowledge of the spatio-temporal variability of climatic parameters that characterize the seasons, focusing on the last decades - a period of time when climatic variability is even more pronounced compared to previous periods, is of particular interest. Analysis of the density of the seasonal average temperature distribution function indicates a shift to the right for the values, which demonstrates warming trend for all the seasons. The highest accelerated rhythm belongs to winters and summers, and in this context the duration of the seasons and the accumulation of daily temperatures with a certain thermal threshold is also changing.
Unele aspecte a starii sanatatii populatiei în raioanele Orhei si Telenesti
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Bodrug Nicolae
Published: August 2021

. Environmental pollution affects population health depending on the extension and the degree of exposure to environmental factors. In most cases it is difficult to obtain an accurate situation of exposure of population to harmful factors. Health status is determined by: human biology, ecological factors, the socio-economic situation of each person, and the quality of medical services. In according to regional peculiarities the interdependence of those factors could vary, but not significantly. The environmental risks are everywhere but diminishing them may improve the health status of the population.
Влияние городских сооружений на формирование прилегающих фитоценозов
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Dragutan Igor , Kolomiet Irina ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Scurpelo Anatolie ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

The influence of urban constructions of Orhei city on illumination level of adjacent phytocenoses was studied. It was established that increased shade of territory leads to shift of distribution maximum of concrete flora to arctic direction, distortion of seasonal aspects and changing demographic structure of dominant species populations.
Оценка влияния шумовой нагрузки на состояние окружающей среды в г. Оргееве
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Dragutan Igor , Kolomiet Irina ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Scurpelo Anatolie ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

In the present article, the effect of acoustic noise generated by motor vehicles in the city of Orhei on the environment was investigated. It has been established that in the territory of Orhei there are no zones of acoustic discomfort (more than 90 dB). The noise level in residential areas does not exceed 65 dB. The noise level in the near-highway areas does not exceed 75 dB. Favorable acoustic conditions are confirmed by biotesting using the test plant Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F.H. Wigg.
Bioacumularea metalelor grele în lemnul speciilor de arbori din ecosistemul forestier „Padurea Hânceşti”
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Tarita Anatolie , Brasoveanu Valeriu ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

The total content of heavy metals (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, Zn) in the wood of different species of trees in the forest ecosystem "Forest Hânceşti" was determined. The contents of HM in different wood species (strong/soft) trees were different. Bioaccumulation Factor (BCF) of HM for different tree species differ greatly from species to species and ecosystem. Analyzed wood tree species have been bioaccumulated HM in the following order: Zn>Cu>Ni>Cd>Pb>Cr>Co>As. Mobility Factor (MF), evaluated in order to estimate accumulation of HM in the wood of the trees studied from atmospheric air through the leaf material, with the exception of Pb is >1, indicating polluted air as a major source of impairment of studded forestry species.
Paşaportul ecologic al ariei protejate Leordoaia
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Liogchii Nina , Begu Adam ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Fasola Regina ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Brasoveanu Valeriu ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Ajder Vitalie ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

the paper presents the results of the complex research of the Leordoaia protected area components. The results were obtained during field expeditions and laboratory researches and served as the basis for completing the Ecological Passport of the Leordoaia Forest Nature Reserve, which is shown in this paper.
Philonthus Rectangulus Sharp, 1874 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae), cercetari faunistice si bioecologice pe teritoriul Republicii Moldova
Authors:   Institutul de Zoologie, Republica Moldova, Mihailov Irina , Bacal Svetlana ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

This paper presents faunistic and bioecological data for the species Philonthus rectangulus Sharp, 1874, comprised in the period (1969 - 2013). The species has attracted the attention of researchers, through the numerical herd in the studied habitats. In order to perform a mathematical analysis, the researches covered various ecosystems throughout the Republic of Moldova. The data presented represent the contribution of the researchers, in addition to the entomological database existing in the Republic of Moldova.
Aspecte privind dezvoltarea bolii fainarea stejarului (Microsphaera Alphitoides) în arboretele de cvercinee
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Donica Ala
Published: August 2021

The fungal agent Microsphaera alphitoides is one of the main agents responsible for degradation of oak ecosystems in Moldova. The development and spread of the oak powdery mildew in the researched areas occurred during two stages of leaves infestation (primary infestation, in spring, through ascospori and secondary infestation, in summer, through conidia), directly depended on meteorological parameters and the presence of the source of infestation. The meteorological conditions in 2018 allowed the spread of the disease in oak stands, especially during the secondary infestation, when leaf infestation with the fungus mycelium was at medium level (inside the experimental surfaces) and reached a medium to strong level of infestation on trees at the forest edge. The high susceptibility of oak trees to this disease requires development of strategies to reduce the risk of "powdery mildew".
Impactul activitatilor economice asupra aerului atmosferic în R.D. Centru
Authors:   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Bacal Petru , Sterpu Lunita ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova, Urman Prascovia ,   Institutul de Ecologie si Geografie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

In the present study is carried out a comprehensive branch and spatial analysis of the stationary emission sources in the Central Development Region of the Republic of Moldova. In the branch structure of emissions from stationary sources prevails energetics, building industry, agrifood sector and marketing fuel stations, The following positions are occupied by transport companies and by wood processing enterprises, who records a significant increase.
Nonsurgical Correction of Cryptotia in Newborn: A Case Report
Authors: Wihastyoko Herman Y. L. , Arviansyah Arviansyah , Agustina Wilma , Siswanto Yudi , Sintaningrum Elisabeth P.
Published: August 2021

Objective: To report on the result of nonsurgical correction of deformational auricular anomaly (cryptotia) using moulded silicone as a splint.
 Methods: Congenital auricular anomalies can be categorized as either malformed or deformational. Cryptotia as a deformational anomaly is defined as an ear having normal chondrocutaneous components with an abnormal architecture; therefore, it can be manipulated digitally into normal shape. Auricular deformation commonly affect the helix and antehelix. Since neonatal auricle is extremely pliable, we used early splinting to correct deformational ear anomalies. These splints are made from silicone, moulded into a small bar and held in place with the Steri-Strips™. The type of the auricular anomaly was documented both clinically and photographically before and two months after the cessation of treatment. Assessment of the result was made by comparing the pre- and post-treatment photograph.
 Result: In this case report, we applied this method to two newborn with cryptotia and the correction was achieved completely in two months after application of the silicone bar. The parents felt that auricular splinting is worthwhile.
 Conclusion: Deformational congenital auricular anomaly can be corrected nonsurgically using splinting therapy. The treatment is effective if initiated in the first three months of life. Patients and parents persistence is essential to reach satisfactory outcome. Adherence to treatmenr is crucial to negate the need for surgical treatment of congenital auricular anomalies.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS AGAINST MULTI DRUG RESISTANT URINARY TRACT INFECTION CAUSING ORGANISMS
Authors: G Perumal
Published: August 2021

The present study was isolate Bacterial pathogens form Urinary Tract Infection and identified the Bacterial pathogens from UTI patients. Determination of the antibiotic drug resistant pattern of the isolated pathogenic bacteria using standard antibiotic discs Ampicilin (25μg), Erithromycin (15μg), Chloramphenicol (10μg) Gentamicin (10μg) and Tetracycline (30 μg).The study was carried out, in vitro screening of ethanolic extracts of some medicinal plants against the bacterial pathogens Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosawere isolate from the UTI. When compared with standard antibiotic disc selected plants extracts were showed maximum zone of inhibition against all the pathogens. This investigation strongly recommends that phytochemical studies are required to determine the types of compounds responsible for the antibacterial effect of these medicinal plants. Key words: Bacterial pathogens, Antibiotic drug resistant pattern and Medicinal plants
Canciones y habilidades comunicativas orales, en estudiantes del primer grado de secundaria
Authors: Carrillo Vargas Tabita Esther , Alejo Maraví Maritza Mercedes
Published: August 2021

El presente estudio responde al objetivo demostrar que las canciones se relacionan con las habilidades comunicativas orales, en 50 estudiantes de inglés, del primer grado de secundaria de la Institución Educativa Adventista El Buen Pastor, Ñaña, en el 2014. La investigación es de tipo no experimental, sustantiva, estudio transversal y de diseño correlacional. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron dos: uno para medir el uso de las canciones y otro para las habilidades comunicativas orales. Según el análisis estadístico de Correlación de Pearson, el nivel de correlación es 0,678 puntos (moderada y positiva, superior a 0,286), y su valor de significancia es inferior a 0,05; es decir, la correlación es directa, moderada y significativa.
As estrelas, a luz e os corpos escuros no século XVIII
Authors: Silva Ana Paula Bispo da , Moura Breno Arsioli , Medeiros Thalles Rennan Maia de
Published: August 2021

Neste trabalho, apresentamos uma tradução comentada de um artigo de John Michell (1724-1793), publicado em 1784, em que apresentou métodos de descobrir a distância, magnitude e outras propriedades das estrelas fixas, a partir da verificação da diminuição da velocidade da luz ao se aproximar delas. Dentre seus argumentos, destaca-se aquele geralmente considerado como a primeira menção da possibilidade do que atualmente chamamos de buracos negros.
Karmic assessment: evidence from business students
Authors: Pio E.
Published: August 2021

This paper reports the results of assessment as an
embedded learning opportunity through evidence from a
course on Management and Spirituality for business
students offered in 2002 and 2003 in the USA and
Europe. It discusses how assessment can be strategically
used to nudge students’ minds through learning
experiences that expand current mental models of being.
The construct of Karma with its emphasis on the need to
sow carefully to reap a rich harvest for humanity is the
context within which the assessment is designed. The
paper develops three interrelated themes: the first is the
theoretical background on assessment and the need to
integrate it with global citizenship and bottom of the
pyramid awareness; the second theme sketches the three
assessment tasks; while the final theme suggests a
model for assessment which amalgamates the learning
community, learning environment and individual
introspection to achieve karmic assessment.
Assessment is bloomin' luverly: developing assessment that enhances learning
Authors: Morris M. , Porter A. , Griffiths D.
Published: August 2021

Our initial intention was to set out to explore the potential for implementing
outcome-based assessment practices in a first year statistics unit. It has evolved
into a search for a pedagogy enabling clear definition of the desired learning
outcomes in our students, and alignment of instruction, student resources and
assessment with these outcomes. Previous learning and assessment materials
were used as starting points for the pilot study. The aim was to develop a model
which might feasibly be repeated in the context of our subject and related ones,
and which might be potentially applied in other disciplines.
A recent revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy was chosen to facilitate classification of
an intended hierarchy of desired knowledge, processes and skills. Unit objectives
were behaviourally framed to provide identifiable indicators of student outcome
achievement. Assessment was similarly classified to align the desired and
observable outcomes. Appropriate instructional techniques and authentic
assessment were chosen commensurate with student interest and the
development of higher order cognitive skills.
An evaluation rubric was used to clarify the requirements of the assessment
task. This provided focus material to foster organization of responses. To
prevent students privileging one outcome above another, no marking schema
was included. Students worked independently in teams of two to complete
complementary sections of the assignment. However discussion of their work
with their partner was not only expected, but encouraged. Team solution fostered
cooperative learning without providing opportunities for plagiarism.
Reflective practices and student and staff feedback throughout the study led to
refinements in the procedures. Summative evaluation encompassed results of
student assessment and surveys and interviews of both staff and students.
Semantic problems resulted in difficulties in using the revised Bloom’s
taxonomy to classify assessment questions. The word ‘explain’ at times required
demonstration with a simple diagram, at others, identifying the elements of a
formula or even analysis to determine the relevance of a particular model. There
is an obvious potential for variability in interpretation of the skills required by
some questions and hence the possibility of a lack of reliability in classification of
the objectives and assessment. A need arises therefore to refine the taxonomy
for more specific use within the discipline.
When the guardian locks the gate
Authors: Dickie Marianne , Robinson Emma
Published: August 2021

There are many examples of the regulatory guardian standing at the entry gate of professional life. None have infiltrated so expansively into the education and entry of a profession as the Office of the Migration Agent Registration Authority (OMARA). Since 2006 the OMARA has dictated the course content requirements for the prescribed qualification of migration agents, determined and regulated the exams to be taken by students within each university, and consistently imposed a competency-based education framework that stifles the education and preparation agents need for practice.
Australian migration agents fall into a unique space within legal work. They are not lawyers, nor are they clerks; instead, section 276 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) gives them the authority to provide immigration assistance to prospective migrants, migrants moving to permanency and citizenship, migrants who have compliance concerns, and asylum seekers, refugees, and those with no legal status. The Migration Act draws a line between migration agents’ work and that of lawyers who provide legal assistance regarding immigration. Both lawyers and graduates with the prescribed qualification can register as migration agents.
In 2017 the prescribed qualification for migration agents was changed to a Graduate Diploma to be undertaken at specific universities that had been awarded a government tender to provide the course. In addition, the OMARA designated a stand-alone pre-registration exam to be taken by graduates within a year of the completion of their Graduate Certificate. This exam is currently delivered by one university that is prevented by the OMARA from discussing the course work or exam with the university providers.
The exam has been held three times since the change to the qualification was made in 2017. One hundred and thirty-one graduates have sat the exam during that time, and 13 have passed. The extraordinary fail rate of 87% has called into question both the exam and the efficacy of the universities’ teaching. Graduates have considered taking class actions against the provider of the exam, and universities have sought government intervention to assist their students. This article examines the role the OMARA, as the regulator, has played in the education and regulation of migration agents and considers the impact politicisation has had on the development of the education regime.
Work-Integrated Learning: The new professional apprenticeship?
Authors: Ashman Kate , Rochford Francine , Slade Brett
Published: August 2021

This article considers the intersection between two major themes in university policy: the improvement of participation by rural and regional communities and the dimension of graduate employability. It argues that work-integrated learning has the potential to address both themes, but that the development of an apprenticeship model for prestige degrees such as law may deliver additional benefits to rural and regional student engagement. It considers a radical approach to employability by the reintroduction of the apprenticeship approach in disciplines of law and accounting specifically to assist scaffolding of learning for rural and regional students. It considers the modern context of university education and the implications of an expanded university system for delivering employability skills. The expansion of university education has not delivered consistent improvements in participation among rural and regional populations, and it is hypothesised that the visible integration of work-integrated learning has the capacity to address this deficit. However, it is argued that these measures should be supplemented by an innovative program of modern apprenticeships in prestige degrees; such a program could address both participation and employability outcomes. The article contributes to the literature by making explicit the links between the visibility of prestige occupational pathways to rural and regional students, the affective concerns of potential students making the choice to undertake higher education, and the scaffolding of skills and knowledge. It recommends further research in the form of a pilot integration of an apprenticeship model within a university program, but notes the current funding, discipline, and systemic barriers to this process in the current university system in Australia.
Student ‘voice’ and higher education assessment: Is it all about the money?
Authors: Hemming Andrew , Power Margaret
Published: August 2021

University administered Student Evaluation of Teaching surveys, while used primarily by educators and their managers to review and improve the quality of courses and teaching, can also be used by universities’ marketing campaigns and websites as a means of stressing their institution’s student friendliness and responsiveness to students’ needs. Changes in assessment practices is one way that tertiary institutions are responding to students’ preferences. However, there is a lack of understanding of the underlying factors that moderate decisions about assessment changes. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether or not a meaningful body of research concerning student ‘choice’ in higher education assessment exists, and how the extent of student ‘choice’ may change in the future. Emphasis has been placed on the assessment methods adopted in law and professional degrees in Australia. However, a broad review of international research from other relevant higher education discipline areas has also been undertaken in this paper.
Challenging The Primacy Of Lectures:The Dissonance Between Theory And Practice In University Teaching
Authors: Phillips R.
Published: August 2021

Current practice in universities foregrounds the traditional
lecture, tutorial, examination approach to teaching. The
nature of currently-accepted practice in course design
and administration is considered through an examination
of the influence on universities of historical views about
knowledge. These findings are contrasted with current
research about learning and learning environments, and
the dissonances explored in terms of the concepts of
theory-in-use and espoused theory. Recommendations
are then made about appropriate ways to design
educationally-sound learning environments in higher
education. Finally, this paper questions why lectures are
largely viewed as the core of the learning process, and
why university teaching and learning practices continue
to be resistant to, and often inconsistent with,
fundamental principles of learning developed through
sustained scholarly enquiry.
The PhD In Writing Accompanied By An Exegesis
Authors: Arnold Josie
Published: August 2021

The position of this paper is to further the discussion on
what constitutes academic assessment in the PhD by
artefact and exegesis. In doing so, it explores some of
the ideas that arose in setting up the PhD in creative
writing at Swinburne University of Technology. Thus, I:
• survey some of the questions that arise about the
journeys made by the candidate, supervisor and
examiner of the PhD in creative writing;
• introduce discussion about what constitutes
academic knowledge with particular reference to
the PhD in writing at Swinburne University of
Technology, Lilydale Campus;
• bring to the fore multiple possibilities in
understanding possible conceptualizations of
legitimate scholarly, intellectual and cultural
research; and
• survey some ideas about research and/as
creativity.
In doing so, I provide the basis for discussion of the
dynamic nature of research, and situate this discussion
within the framework of assessment.
Teaching Research Method Using a Student-Centred Approach? Critical Reflections on Practice
Authors: Barraket J.
Published: August 2021

This article presents a reflective case study analysis of an
attempt to enhance student learning through the
introduction of student-centred teaching methods in a
masters-level social research methods subject. The
introduction of a range of specific techniques, including
case study teaching, problem based learning, groupwork,
role-play and simulation, is reflected upon. The article
concludes that the re-orientation of the curriculum toward
student-centredness in this case had a positive effect on
student performance, learning experience and subject
evaluation. In particular, the use of student-centred
techniques facilitated a strong social context for learning,
and provided students with a common experiential
framework from which to explore the technical aspects of
the curriculum. However, the analysis also found that
students continued to place value on more formal
teaching methods, and that the value of student-centred
techniques in this case rested in the way in which they
were integrated with more didactic teaching practice.