bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘Personality’ and the Making of Twentieth-Century Culture
Authors: Susman Warren I.
Published: July 2021

ONE OF THE things that make the modern world “modern” is the development of consciousness of self. The European world that produced the Reformation, the new capitalist order, and the growing system of nation-states also gave us a new vocabulary that revealed a new vision of the self. “Consciousness” became a key word in the seventeenth century; the new language of self announced what Owen Barfield has called “the shifting of the centre of gravity of consciousness from the cosmos around him into the personal human being himself.” The results of such a shift were significant. Impulses that control human behavior and destiny were felt to arise more and more within the individual at the very time that the laws governing the world were seen as more and more impersonal. Not only was it more difficult to feel spiritual life and activity immanent in the world outside the self; as the rituals of the external church grew feebler, the needs of inner self grew also stronger.
I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget
Authors: Goode Lauren
Published: July 2021

I STILL HAVE a photograph of the breakfast I made the morning I ended an eight-year relationship and canceled a wedding. It was an unremarkable breakfast—a fried egg—but it is now digitally fossilized in a floral dish we moved with us when we left New York and headed west. I don’t know why I took the photo, except, well, I do: I had fallen into the reflexive habit of taking photos of everything. 

Not long ago, the egg popped up as a “memory” in a photo app. The time stamp jolted my actual memory. It was May 2019 when we split up, back when people canceled weddings and called off relationships because of good old-fashioned dysfunction, not a global pandemic. Back when you wondered if seating two people next to each other at a wedding might result in awkward conversation, not hospitalization….
Factors which interfere in the results of the Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination in beef cattle
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Ferreira Alex Adriano Cavalcante , Murta Avelino Velloso Ferreira ,   Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais, Menezes Artur Azevedo ,   Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Brandão Tiago Oliveira ,   Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais, Lanna Leonardo Lara e ,   Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais, Carvalho Caio Victor Damasceno ,   Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Rodrigues Alexandra Soares ,   Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia
Published: July 2021

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the animal category, the cyclicity, the CIDR reuse, the body condition score (BCS), the inseminator and the bull on the fertility rates of bovine submitted to a FTAI protocol. It was observed that pluriparous demonstrated a higher fertility. The group With Corpus Luteum obtained a higher conception rate. The CIDR of 4th use reduced (P <0.05) the chance of conception. The chances of conception in cows of the Low BCS group were lower (P <0.05), than the cows with intermediate and high BCS. The inseminator and the bull exerted influence on the fertility. Therefore, all factors are important in FTAI programs.
Reflexão sobre a proteção de dados virtuais pelo Estado brasileiro devido às modificações geradas pela pandemia da covid-19
Authors: Menguer Bykowski dos Santos Rafael
Published: July 2021

As alterações decorrentes da pandemia acarretaram modificações em todo o corpo jurídico brasileiro. Sendo a pandemia de caráter global, a mesma fundamentou transformações administrativas e legislativas intensas para as normas estatais em caráter nacional e global. Dessa forma, fazem-se necessários o estudo e a delimitação do problema dentro do ponto de vista teórico, objetivando uma solução adequada para a questão. Nessa perspectiva, o trabalho baseou-se nas modificações ocorridas no Direito digital, advindas do período de calamidade pública, sendo essas concretizadas nas esferas federal, estadual e municipal. Em especial, a investigação teve como objetivos identificar e analisar as propostas e medidas estabelecidas em território nacional, principalmente aquelas referentes à proteção de dados e à nova Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, abordando suas alterações mais relevantes, dentro do paradigma jurídico brasileiro.
'I Can't Meet That Deadline': Implications of New Truck Driver Hours of Service Regulations for Florida Agriculture
Authors: Beilock Richard
Published: July 2021

In 1939, the U.S. Federal Government established regulations limiting the number of hours that truck drivers could drive and be on duty. These are known as Hours of Service Regulations (HOSR). In response to concerns about fatigue-related accidents, the U.S. Congress mandated studies in 1995 to determine how HOSR could be improved. Eight years, many millions of dollars, and over 53,000 public comments later the revised HOSR came into effect on January 4, 2004. Over 99% of all Florida produce and ornamentals shipped outside of the state are delivered by truck. Rapid and reliable transport for these highly valued perishables is essential. In this paper, the revised HOSR is described and some assessments are made of its effect on trucking. This is EDIS document, FE542, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published March 2005.
Economic Impacts of the Green Industry in the United States
Authors: Hall Charles R. , Hodges Alan W. , Haydu John J.
Published: July 2021

Final Report to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Committee. Revised June 3, 2005.
Phosphorous Acid and Phosphoric Acid: When all P Sources are not Equal
Authors: Brunings Asha M. , Datnoff Lawrence E. , Simonne Eric H.
Published: July 2021

While growers are familiar with phosphorus-containing fertilizer, the abundance of terms, apparently similar (such as phosphoric acid and phosphorous acid), may create some confusion on the actual content and efficacy of these products. Some common phosphorus-containing compounds are listed in Table 1. Some claims found in commercial literature and product descriptions refer to phosphorous acid as a “supplemental fertilizer,” while others present it as a fungicide (Table 2). The purpose of this article is to explain what phosphorous acid is and to examine both the fungicidal activity and nutritional value of phosphorous acid. This document is HS1010, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: April 2005.

HS1010/HS254: Are Phosphorous and Phosphoric Acids Equal Phosphorous Sources for Plant Growth? (ufl.edu)
Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs Are Important Fruit, Nut, Seed and Vegetable Pests
Authors: Mizell, III Russell F.
Published: July 2021

Stink bugs (Pentatomidae) and leaffooted bugs (Coreidae) are important direct pests of many seed, fruit, vegetable and nut crops. Recently they have become serious pests of cotton because of the reduction in pesticide use resulting from the eradication of the boll weevil and the implementation of genetically-modified cotton. This document is ENY-718, one of a series of Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Services, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication Date: April 2005.

ENY-718/IN534: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs Are Important Fruit, Nut, Seed and Vegetable Pests (ufl.edu)
Tetrio Sphinx, Giant Gray Sphinx, Frangipani Hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)
Authors: Dunford James C. , Barbara Kathryn A.
Published: July 2021

The tetrio sphinx, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus), is a common moth in the American tropics and subtropics that less frequently occurs in southern parts of Florida. Although the adults exhibit mostly drab grey coloration, larvae are conspicuous, large caterpillars that often occur in gardens feeding on frangipani and other members of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). This document is EENY-344, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: March 2005. 

EENY344/IN621: Tetrio Sphinx, Giant Gray Sphinx, Frangipani Hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) (ufl.edu)
Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle, Microtheca ochroloma Stål (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Fasulo Thomas R.
Published: July 2021

The yellowmargined leaf beetle, Microtheca ochroloma Stål, is a pest of cruciferous crops and was first recorded in the United States from Mobile, Alabama, in March 1947, where it was found feeding on turnip, cabbage, collard, mustard, and radish (Chamberlin and Tippin 1949). It can devastate high value crops such as mizuna and mibuna (Japanese leafy vegetables), napa cabbage, turnip and watercress (Bowers 2003). This document is EENY-348, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: May 2005.

EENY348/IN625: Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle, Microtheca ochroloma Stål (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) (ufl.edu)
Kesesuaian Muatan Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Kelas IV Tema Indahnya Kebersamaan SD/MI
Authors: Putri Deapalupi Aisyah , Susanto Eri
Published: July 2021

This study aims to analyze the content of Indonesian in terms of the use of sound and correct language and the suitability of image illustrations with the material in Theme 1 Beautiful Togetherness. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The type of study chosen is in library research, which means that the researcher analyzes the teacher's book and student's book Theme 1, The Beauty of Togetherness. The method of quoting the data used is Forum Group Discussion (FGD). The result is Indonesian language learning material in Theme 1, The Beauty of Togetherness. It follows the EYD, and the illustrations used are apparent; however, some need correction not to misinterpret when the learning takes place
PENGARUH PROJECT-BASED ONLINE LEARNING TERHADAP VISUAL LITERACY SKILL SISWA SMK JURUSAN MULTIMEDIA
Authors: AGUSTINA AFIFFAH , RUSIJONO RUSIJONO , DEWI UTARI
Published: July 2021

Penelitian dilakukan dengan berdasar pada permasalahan yang muncul yaitu rendahnya visua literacy skill siswa SMK jurusan multimedia. Yang mana idealnya siswa SMK urusan multimedia memiliki visual literacy skill yang tinggi, sebagai bentuk kemampuan penunjang mereka dalam membuat dan mengembangkan sebuah media. Oleh sebab itu, dalam penelitian ini dilakukan uji coba untuk meningkatkan visual literacy skill siswa dengan memanfaatkan model pembelajaran project-based online learning. Sehingga penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran project-based online learning terhadap visual literacy skill siswa SMK jurusan multimedia. Dengan desain penelitian eksperimen dan analisis data menggunakan independent sample t-test diperoleh hasil adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara nilai kelas kontrol dengan kelas eksperimen. Dengan demikian disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran project-based online learning terhadap visual literacy skill siswa SMK jurusan multimedia.
A Probable Mechanism for Recurring Outbreak of Respiratory Syndrome During Autumn Season in Ahvaz City, Iran
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran., Dayer Mohammad Reza
Published: July 2021

Background: Recurring annual asthma or asthma-like outbreak in Ahvaz City, Iran, has become a serious public health problem. A toxic gas, a chemical compound, or an allergen with unknown nature and mechanism leads to severe asthma outbreaks each year. Bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, chest tightness, and wheezing are the main symptoms of these attacks. Oxygen and anti-asthma therapy are effective treatments in outbreak management. Based on our findings, it is hypothesized that vast amounts of ammonium nitrate used in agriculture underlay high concentrations of nitrate. This substance is transported by PM10 and is the main cause of the respiratory outbreak. Methods: The concentration of nitrate was determined by the ion chromatography method in dust samples during 2015-2016. Using spectroscopic methods, the effect of nitrate ions on hemoglobin oxidation and methemoglobin formation was studied. Results: Our results indicate that the concentration of ammonium nitrate in dust collected from indoor spaces is five times higher than the levels allowed amount in airborne pollutants. Our findings also indicate that this concentration of nitrate in the bloodstream can instantly increase methemoglobin percent to 18% with symptomatic consequences. Conclusion: The exact mechanism proposed by this study is that inhaled nitrate or nitric acid finally increases the nitrate in the circulation of affected individuals. Hemoglobin oxidation and methemoglobin formation are the subsequent events leading to methemoglobinemia with asthma-like reactions seen in Ahvaz respiratory syndrome. Restricting or even prohibiting ammonium nitrate application in agriculture seems to be an urgent measure to stop Ahvaz's recurring respiratory syndrome.
Climate Change and Its Consequences on Human Health: A Review Study
Authors:   Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Dianati Tilaki Ramzan Ali , Zazouli Mohammad Ali ,   Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Ala Ali Reza ,   Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Published: July 2021

Climate change is a significant threat to global health in the 21st century. This study aimed to investigate climate change and its health consequences in order to increase public awareness. This review study examined the climate change and its effects on human health by reviewing the literature and research conducted worldwide. According to the results, diseases associated with increased temperature and heatwaves include heat stroke, dehydration, heart and respiratory diseases. The most important diseases associated with rising sea levels and floods include harmful waterborne diseases, injuries, respiratory diseases, and mental health problems. The diseases caused by global warming include vector-borne diseases such as malaria and Lyme disease. Problems caused by forest fires include those caused by air quality degradation like respiratory diseases and mental illnesses. In general, vulnerable groups such as minors, the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women, are prone to be affected by climate change. Mental illness, non-communicable diseases, poisoning, diseases related to food insecurity and nutrition, water and foodborne diseases, and reproductive health care are among the factors affected by climate change. Since climate change has numerous direct and indirect impacts on human health, responsible institutions must educate the public through mass media and take adequate measures to offset the health effects of climate change.
Assessment of Tolerance of Some Tree Species to Air Contamination Using Air Pollution Tolerance and Anticipated Performance Indices in Isfahan City, Iran
Authors:   Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environments, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran., Hatamimanesh Masoud , Mortazavi Samar ,   Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environments, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran., Solgi Eisa ,   Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environments, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran., Mohtadi Ahmad ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.
Published: July 2021

Background: In the present study, the tolerance of plantain tree species (Platanus orientalis, Morus nigra and Ailanthus altissima) to air pollution was evaluated using Air Pollution Tolerance Index (ATPI) and Anticipated Performance Index (API) index in Isfahan city (Iran). Methods: For this purpose, three dominant trees growing at six stations in Isfahan was selected and then sampling of the tree leaves was performed, after being transferred to the laboratory, the ATPI and API index were calculated. Results: The results of calculating the ATPI in the leaves of M. nigra, P. orientalis and A. altissima species showed that the highest values of ATPI index was obtained in M. nigra at 20.77 and then detected in P. orientalis and A. altissima with the values 14.90 and 14.33 respectively. According to API values Morus nigra had the best performance (Score = 6 so it classified as the Excellent) while P. orientalis and A. altissima had very good and intermediate performance, respectively. Conclusion: According to ATPI and API index most tolerant tree species was Morus nigra, so it would be the most suitable species for plantation programme in urban and pollutant areas followed by Platanus orientalis and Ailanthus altissima. As well as our results suggest that Platanus orientalis and Ailanthus altissima can be used as bio-indicators of air pollution due to their low ATPI scores (lower than 16). The present study suggests that the combination of both the ATPI and API indices for identifying and selection of plant species is very useful for plantation in urban areas.
Association Between Perceived Social Support and Mental Health Status Among Older Adults
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Gerontology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Nazari Shima , Farokhnezhad Afshar Pouya ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Sadegh Moghdada Leila ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Social Development and Health Promotion Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran., Namazi Shabestari Alireza ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Farhadi Akram ,   Assistant Professor, The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran., Sadeghi Narjes Khatoon ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
Published: July 2021

Introduction: The elderly need social support to reduce their physical and mental disabilities. Perceived social support is one of the effective factors in the lifestyle of older adults. Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between perceived social support and mental health status among older adults. Materials and Methods: This research is a cross-sectional analytical study. The study data were collected using a perceived social support (PSS) scale and general health questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12). A total of 302 eligible older adults were selected through a random sampling method from primary health centers in the north, south, east, west, and center of Tehran. The inclusion criteria were those community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years and with normal cognitive abilities. The collected data were analyzed using t test, ANOVA, the Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regressions. Results: The mean ±SD age of older adults was 70.01 ±6.29 years. Their mean ±SD scores of the PSS and GHQ-12 were 130.95 ±16.05 and 7.29 ±5.55, respectively. The results showed no significant relationship between demographic variables and PSS. There was a significant inverse correlation between the PSS score and the GHQ-12 score (P= 0.01, r= -0.878). The PSS explained 0.66 of the total variances of “positively phrased items” of GHQ-12 (adjusted R2= 0.66) and 0.76 of the total variances of “negatively phrased items” of GHQ-12 (adjusted R2= 0.76). Conclusion: Our findings showed that the PSS and mental health are at a desirable level in this study, and the PSS is not affected by demographic variables. The PSS is a promoting factor for mental health status among older adults.
Authors: Bahri Syamsul , Basri Teuku Hasan , Rahmatsyah Rahmatsyah , Faisal Teuku Muhammad
Published: July 2021

Pengembangan lahan sulfat masam untuk lahan pertanian menghadapi banyak kendala, diantaranya keasaman tanah yang tinggi dan ketersediaan hara P yang rendah akibat fiksasi oleh Al dan Fe. Karakteristik tanah di wilayah Kota Langsa tergolong tanah marjinal dengan tingkat keasaman tanah yang tinggi. Namun untuk menjamin keberhasilan pengelolaan asam sulfat menjadi lahan pertanian produktif harus dikelola dengan baik. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk menjamin keberhasilan pengelolaan lahan sulfat masam menjadi lahan produktif.

Penelitian ini dilakukan di lahan sulfat asam Desa Simpang Wie Kecamatan Langsa Timur Kota Langsa yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Mai sampai September 2019. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dosis P beberapa varietas kedelai di lahan potensial asam sulfat.

Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) faktorial dengan 2 ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah faktor varietas kedelai (V) yang terdiri dari 4 varietas yaitu V1 = Burangrang, V2 = Sibayak, V3 = Anjasmoro dan V4 = Willis dan faktor kedua adalah dosis pupuk Fosfor (P) yang terdiri dari 4 taraf. yaitu P1 = 0 kg P2O5, P2 = 36 kg P2O5, P3 = 72 kg P2O5 dan P4 = 108 kg P2O5.

Pemberian unsur hara Fosfor pada berbagai varietas kedelai berbeda nyata pada tinggi tanaman umur 4 dan 6 MST, jumlah cabang produktif umur 6 MST, jumlah polong per tanaman, bobot 100 biji kedelai, dan kandungan hara tanah asam sulfat. Hara fosfor terbaik untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kedelai pada tanah sulfat masam adalah 108 kg ha-1 P2O5. Varietas kedelai willis lebih responsif terhadap penyediaan hara fosfat pada tanah sulfat masam yang dicirikan oleh pertumbuhan dan hasil kedelai terbaik dibandingkan dengan varietas lainnya.
Kepatuhan Minum ARV pada Anak dengan HIV
Authors: Nuraidah Nuraidah , Murtiani Farida
Published: July 2021

Latar Belakang: Anak dengan HIV menjalani terapi ARV jangka panjang yang berpengaruh terhadap pengobatan dan status kesehatannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara efek samping dengan kepatuhan minum obat Antiretroviral (ARV) dan menganalisis kepatuhan minum obat dengan status tumbuh kembang anak dan penyakit penyerta. Metode: Desain penelitian crossectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah anak dengan HIV yang menjalani terapi ARV di RSPI Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso Jakarta. Pengambilan sampel dengan total sampling dengan total 56 anak. Hasil: Analisis efek samping dengan kepatuhan diperoleh nilai P-value 1,000 > 0,05. Analisis Kepatuhan dengan status tumbuh kembang diperoleh nilai P-value 1,000 > 0,05. Analisis kepatuhan minum ARV dengan penyakit penyerta diperoleh nilai P-value 0,004 < 0,05. Kesimpulan: kepatuhan minum ARV berhubungan dengan penyakit penyerta selama pengobatan.
Information and Communication Technology Capabilities and Business Performance
Authors: Zelenka Martin , Vokoun Marek
Published: July 2021

This paper analyzes the rapid onset of Robotic process automation (RPA) technologies in the Czech financial sector between 2015-2020. The development and experience from the “hype-and-fear” phase contributed to
business process integration and technological spillovers are expected in the future. If ICT capabilities are the source of performance differences, then most likely candidates are inventory and finances business process integration and implemented Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management systems. The RPA should not be seen only as simple automation but as a complex instrument offering a lot of advantages with a focus on benefits for internal and external stakeholders.

PURPOSE. The goal is to qualitatively analyze the experience with RPA implementation and quantitatively assess ICT capabilities via analysis of differences between various organizational ICT activities and types of companies in the Czech financial sector.

DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH. The qualitative case study was performed in
the bank ČSOB, a.s. in 2019, respondents, owners of processes in the final part of automation, were chosen randomly from different departments of the bank. Data for the quantitative part comes from the ICT survey (Czech Statistical Office), business performance dataset (EMIS) and a case study about ICT capability implementation. Differences
are assessed and indirectly interpreted using goodness-of-fit approach.

FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS. The results from the RPA case study revealed that the Czech financial sector is past the “hype and fear” phase and many companies focused on their return on investment and are beginning to focus more on other stakeholders. According to this development, the requirements and outputs are suggested in the phases of RPA implementation. The possible source of rofitability performance differences are integrated business processes.

LIMITATIONS. Financial sector data are anonymized in ICT surveys and the
measurement of the competitive advantage of ICT capabilities is only indirect. Qualitative approach is suggested with focus on technological efficiency measurement using data envelopment approach.

ORIGINALITY. This paper provides an understanding of the strong experience in RPA in Czech financial sector. Certain initial setbacks in
RPA are expected and this paper suggest to focus on knowledge management (lessons learned) and other requirements influencing the successful RPA prototyping and implementation process.
Bobbio, i diritti umani e la dottrina internazionalista italiana
Authors: Salerno Francesco
Published: July 2021

- Two elements must be taken into account in order to assess Bobbio's influence on Italian legal thinking regarding human rights and their protection at the international level: on one side, Bobbio's polyedric attitude towards legal studies; on the other side, the difficulty experienced by the Italian doctrine of international law in moving away from traditional positivist and statalist paradigms. The "dialogue" between Bobbio and international legal thinking probably reached its peak in the middle of the 20th Century, when some international law scholars, referring inter alia to Bobbio's reflection on custom as a source of law, developed the idea of "spontaneous law" in connection with international customary rules. Yet, this "contact" had only a limited impact on the law of human rights, probably due to the fact that, for a long time, Italian scholars have generally followed a very cautious approach over the possibility of ascertaining the existence of universal rules for the protection of such rights. Besides, the Italian doctrine of international law, in line with its formalistic and statalist foundations, paid in general little attention to the "promotional" function of international law in the area of human rights, despite Bobbio's attempts to draw the attention to its potentials, especially after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(1948). Italian scholars, assuming that international relations and international law should be looked at from the standpoint of the "constitutional sovereignty" of the State, have also been generally unwilling to study the impact of international rules over issues of constitutional law and to assess whether international law requires States to adopt an institutional and legal framework compatible with the "right to democracy". Instead, Bobbio's attention to federalism has proved to be more easy to share among international law scholars, especially in connection with international organizations acquiring a supra-national dimension: the need of assuring respect of human rights within such organizations, just like at State level, has been constantly remarked by Italian authors.
Tradurre l'orientamento in pratica: laboratori per lo sviluppo delle prefigurazioni professionali degli studenti e delle studentesse
Authors: Bianchi Francesca , Bosco Nicolina , Garofano Caterina , Romano Alessandra
Published: July 2021

Il presente contributo si inserisce all'interno del Progetto "SUPER - Percorsi di orientamento e tutorato per promuovere il successo universitario e professionale" promosso dal Dipartimento di Scienze della formazione, scienze umane e della comunicazione interculturale dell'Università di Siena.L'articolo descrive i laboratori e gli interventi di tutoring realizzati con studenti e studentesse del Corso L-19 dell'Ateneo senese e con studenti delle scuole secondarie di secondo grado del territorio aretino al fine di promuovere percorsi di orientamento al lavoro che favoriscano la scelta consapevole del percorso accademico supportando lo studente nella costruzione della propria traiettoria professionale. Le due esperienze di percorsi laboratoriali presentati in questa sede sottolineano la necessità dell'uso delle metodologie riflessive per intercettare nuovi schemi di intervento ed azione per l'orientamento universitario.
The education professional: From imaginary to knowledge. A laboratory experience
Authors: Lopez Anna Grazia
Published: July 2021

The Autor describe a training orientation experience intended for fourth and fifth year of secondary school students aimed at promoting conscious access to the university world and facilitating the process of building their own professional prefigurations. These paths led by career advisors, experts in the world of work and guidance representatives involved 16 classes from four institutes for a total of 278 students. Each meeting was structured in two moments: a Photolangage workshop and a seminar, which consisted in making the experts in the field talk with the students of the schools participating in the guidance activity. The Photolangage workshop was followed by a moment dedicated to the meeting with experts from the world of training present in the territory, each of whom described their field of action. As it is written in the Guidelines, the guidance activity should also be done by those who have specific professional skills, who are outside the school and who can introduce the girls and boys to the world of work in order to promote the process of work inclusion. The experts in the area working in the field of education were asked to present to the students the professional profiles for the degree course: social educators, child educators and trainers. The experts called to converse with the students each represented different areas of education and social work: one coordinator of an educational service for children, two company trainers, two social planners. Each of the eight meetings included, at the beginning of the activity, the administration of a semi-structured questionnaire aimed at surveying the students' previous knowledge about the educator's field of action, the skills of this professional profile, as well as future aspirations and expectations with respect to the guidance experience.
"Oltre" la discriminazione: legittima differenziazione e divieti di discriminazione
Authors: La Tegola Ornella
Published: July 2021

- The second generation anti-discrimination legislation provides that a difference of treatment, based on a characteristic related to any of the grounds referred to in the law shall not constitute discrimination when, by reason of the nature of the particular occupational activities concerned or of the context in which they are carried out, such a characteristic constitutes a genuine and determining occupational requirement, provided that the objective is legitimate and the requirement is proportionate. According to the European Directives, occupational requirements are external cases to the discrimination because they refer to the concrete possibility of carrying out work activity. The A. verifies the correct implementation of such Directives in the Italian legal system, with regard to external cases to discrimination.
(Japanese language version)The politics of Bangsa Malaysia: Nation-building in a multiethnic society
Authors: Ishak Mohamed Mustafa
Published: July 2021

Language : Japanese The politics of nation-building has always been a central issue in Malaysia. Whilst the country has been able to sustain a relatively stable politics since the 1969 tragedy, and hence generate a rapid economic development (at least until the 1997 Asian economic crisis and later in the post 2008 General Election), the project of nation-building remains a basic national agenda yet to be fully resolved.The book explores the delicate process of nation-building in Malaysia in the post 1970s, especially in the context of the vision constructing the Bangsa Malaysia or a united Malaysian nation enshrined in Mahathirs Vision 2020 project which was introduced in 1991.It discusses the underlying socio-political parameters that shape and influence the politics of nation-building in the country and the construction of Bangsa Malaysia.As such, the book provides an alternative perspective in the analysis of ethnic relations and nation-building in Malaysia, thus broadens the understanding of Malaysian politics and society.
Strategi TQM: Dwidimensi
Authors: Yusof Ab. Aziz , Lim Kong Teong , Tang Swee Mei
Published: July 2021

TQM merupakan satu falsafah pengurusan yang bermatlamatkan penambahbaikan produk atau perkhidmatan yang berterusan bagi memastikan kepuasan pelanggan terus dipertingkatkan. Secara konvensional TQM memberi penumpuan kepada sentuhan teknikal seperti kawalan proses secara statistik, analisis reliabiliti dan reka bentuk produk yang dianggap begitu penting kepada pembaikan kualiti.Pendekatan ini dilihat sebagai lebih keras kerana lebih berorientasikan kuantitatif, penepatan sasaran kerja yang jelas dan penyelesaian permasalahan yang lebih berstruktur serta bersistematik.Kesan daripada situasi ini menjadikan pembangunan organisasi lebih mudah dijangka dan jika pengurus menyedari berlakunya kesilapan adalah lebih mudah bagi mereka untuk berpatah balik dengan membuat penyusunan semula proses dan struktur yang difikirkan lebih sesuai. Justeru, buku Strategi TQM: Dwidimensi ini menghuraikan beberapa aspek yang penting untuk tatapan dan pemahaman para pembaca khususnya dari sudut kualiti.
Multilevel Optimization for Dense Motion Estimation
Authors: Kalmoun El Mostafa , Saaban Azizan , Ibrahim Haslinda , Ramli Razamin , Omar Zurni
Published: July 2021

This monograph offers design for fast and reliable technique in the dense motion estimation. This Multilevel Optimization for Dense Motion Estimation work blends both theory and applications to equip reader with an understanding of basic concepts necessary to apply in solving dense motion in a sequence of images. Illustrating well-known variation models for dealing with optical flow estimation, this monograph introduces variation models with applications.

A host of variation models are outlines such as Horn-Schunck model, Contrast Invariation Models and Models for Large Displacement. Special attention is also given to multilevel optimization techniques namely multiresolution and multigrid methods to improve the convergence of the global optimum when compared to using only one level resolution in the context of computer vision. This monograph is a robust resource that provides insightful introduction to the field of image processing with its theory and applications. Overall, Multilevel Optimization for Dense Motion Estimation is highly recommended for scientists and engineers for an excellent choice for references and self-study.
Rintangan Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana Memperoleh Pembiayaan: Cadangan Penambahbaikan
Authors: Zainol Zairani , Zainol Ariffin Zaimah
Published: July 2021

Di Malaysia, industri PKS menghadapi banyak cabaran dan halangan untuk terus bergerak ke hadapan. Walaupun pelbagai bentuk pinjaman dan bantuan telah diberikan oleh pihak kerajaan dan institusi kewangan, namun begitu faktor kewangan atau kesukaran mendapatkan pembiayaan masih merupakan masalah utama yang kerap kali dihadapi oleh PKS. Kesukaran PKS untuk mendapatkan pembiayaan adalah kerana mereka tidak mempunyai maklumat yang lengkap dan terperinci tentang program pembangunan PKS yang disediakan oleh agensi kerajaan atau institusi kewangan.

Di samping itu, wujud kekeliruan di kalangan usahawan PKS dalam pemilihan bentuk program bantuan yang diperlukan. Ini adalah ekoran daripada wujudnya pertindihan program bantuan yang disediakan oleh agensi-agensi berkaitan kepada PKS. Justeru, PKS lebih gemar mendapatkan pinjaman daripada pihak yang tidak berlesen seperti Ah Long di mana urusan mendapatkan pinjaman adalah lebih mudah dan cepat. Banyak usaha yang telah dibuat oleh pihak kerajaan dalam penyediaan sumber pinjaman bagi membangunkan industri PKS.
Penghayatan solat
Authors: Hamid Rosnaaini
Published: July 2021

Buku ini membincangkan tentang tatacara solat yang dilakukan oleh ahli sufi secara khusus.Isi kandungan buku ini dimulai dengan perbincangan tentang tatacara solat yang dikehendaki syarak dan diteladani oleh Rasulullah SAW sebagai titik tolak utama penghayatan solat seorang muslim.Buku ini juga menjelaskan tentang dua disiplin solat yang berbeza, pertama; solat dari sudut fekah yang menepati kehendak syarak seperti syarat, rukun, sunat dan makruh.Kedua; penghayatan solat dalam kalangan ahli sufi.Kombinasi antara dua disiplin yang berbeza bukanlah sesuatu yang bercanggah malah memantapkan lagi kedudukan solat.Namun perbezaan yang ketara antara buku ini dengan koleksi bacaan yang sedia ada adalah pendedahan tentang rahsia-rahsia pelaksanaan solat ahli sufi. Antara keistimewaan solat ahli sufi ialah mementingkan solat yang khusyuk, solat dipandang sebagai melakukan doa dengan seluruh anggota jasad dan pelaksanaan solat diiktikadkan sebagai memberi khidmat kepada Allah SWT. Jalinan keyakinan hati yang tulus dan mantap merupakan satu kelainan yang sangat ketara.Buku ini memulakan perbincangan secara ringkas tentang perkara-perkara yang berkaitan dengan solat.Kemudian diikuti dengan tatacara solat yang mencakupi beberapa persoalan penting seperti perkara rukun, sunat, makruh dan batal solat.Buku ini turut menyingkap penghayatan dan pelaksanaan solat ahli sufi sebagai satu amalan penting dalam rutin harian mereka untuk mendekatkan diri kepada Allah SWT.Kesungguhan ahli sufi menghayati solat wajar direnung dan difikirkan semula secara lebih serius.Oleh itu, pendedahan tentang rahsia solat ahli sufi bertujuan mengambil iktibar dan pedoman berguna ke arah penghayatan solat dalam kalangan orang awam.
Perakaunan perniagaan pendekatan mudah
Authors: Amran Noor Afza , Mat Noh Masanita , Saad Natrah , Aripin Norhani
Published: July 2021

Buku ini disediakan bagi memberi manfaat kepada para pembaca yang ingin mengetahui asas perakaunan dan catatan perakaunan dengan cara yang mudah dan senang difahami. Buku ini menerangkan secara umum tentang definisi perakaunan, cabang perakaunan, kitaran dan dokumen perakaunan.Ini disusuli dengan kupasan konsep asas perakaunan yang memfokuskan persamaan perakaunan, catatan bergu dan analisis urus niaga.Proses catatan perakaunan yang meliputi penyediaan jurnal, lejar, imbangan duga dan penyata kewangan turut dibincangkan.Seterusnya, buku ini memperincikan tentang penyediaan penyata pendapatan yang meliputi pendapatan, perbelanjaan, akruan, untung dan rugi. Penyediaan lembaran imbangan yang menjurus kepada kepentingan, elemen dan pelaporan kewangan perniagaan serta penyediaan dan pentafsiran penyata aliran tunai turut dibincangkan.Aspek lain yang turut dibincangkan ialah analisis penyata kewangan, belanjawan sebagai alat perancangan serta sistem perisian perakaunan.
Customer satisfaction: Experiences in healthcare sector
Authors: Ahmad Hartini , Allan Mahmoud
Published: July 2021

This book is written to guide readers on every aspect of customer satisfaction based on a contextualised approach and to assist in improving the service quality.It is intended as a reference in measuring customer satisfaction in a more holistic way, not only in healthcare sector but also in banking, tourism and hospitality sectors. This book provides readers with a guide on how to develop an instrument to measure customer satisfaction in different service sectors.Readers will understand how important customer-oriented is to increase customer satisfaction which subsequently helps to minimise the operation costs for organisation to sustain. This book is also suitable as a reference to private hospitals policy makers, managers, decision makers and strategic planners on how best to utilise the proposed model in enhancing their customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Taman ilmu di rimba hijau: Gugusan pantun destinasi UUM
Authors: Ab Rahman Mohamad Azmi
Published: July 2021

Buku pantun Taman Ilmu di Rimba Hijau: Gugusan Pantun Destinasi UUM: Ilmu, Budi, Bakti mengungkapkan tentang dunia Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) yang metaforikalnya ialah sebuah Taman Ilmu yang terletak di Rimba Hijau. Di Taman Ilmu inilah lahirnya para ilmuwan yang menjadi kebanggaan warga UUM dan nusa tercinta seperti terungkap dalam pantun di bawah: Hidup harmoni orang Bajau, Bertani jadi aktiviti utama; Taman ilmu di rimba hijau, Lahir ilmuwan kebanggaan bersama.Kehadiran buku ini diharap dapat menyuburkan lagi dunia pantun khususnya di bumi Sintok
Port, maritime and hinterland development in Southeast Asia
Authors: Subhan Muhammad , Yaakub Sabariah , Abdul Ghani Ahmad Bashawir
Published: July 2021

This book addresses myriad of issues and challenges in the field of port, maritime and hinterland development in Southeast Asia from multidisciplinary perspectives.Instead of focusing on only certain aspects of the maritime discipline, the book presents a range of different viewpoint from business and management, historical development, geography, law, and others.Although the book is made in the form of an edited book, readers will benefit and gain knowledge on many important issues in the field of port, maritime and hinterland development in Southeast Asia. This book will also be beneficial to all parties in this area, including policy and decision makers, government officials, port authorities, port operators or terminal operators, maritime-related service providers such as freight forwarders in port, ship agents, navigation officers, customs brokers, stevedores and other port users, shippers, passengers, and carriers.This book is also catered for those involved in maritime research or students who take maritime subject, or to the public who are interested in maritime issues.The contributors of this book are experts from diverse backgrounds with extensive experience in the fields of port, maritime and hinterland development.This is because we believe that maritime studies are intertwined with many aspects of life from environmental management to disputes at the sea, which will affect the maritime trade industry.Hence, issues in this book are also various.However, the emphasis is on the development of port, maritime and hinterland sector in Southeast Asia.
Komunikasi dan seni pemujukan
Authors: Kamaruddin Azlina
Published: July 2021

Buku ini dipersembahkan secara teori, praktis dan contoh-contoh penjelasan.Bermula dengan penjelasan konsep, diikuti dengan ilmu-ilmu berhubung pemujukan, dan seterusnya dilengkapkan dengan idea-idea berhubung kaedah perlaksanaannya. Buku ini dapat membantu pembaca untuk mendapat satu kupasan maklumat am dan menyeluruh tentang bidang komunikasi pemujukan, memahami konsep dan pendekatan komunikasi pemujukan, di samping menguasai strategi ke arah memastikan keberkesanan proses pemujukan.Buku ini mengemukakan fakta-fakta ilmiah seperti teori dan model, ia berupaya memberi keyakinan kepada pembaca berhubung intipati yang hendak disampaikan.Bahasa yang digunakan mudah difahami dan menggunakan kosa kata yang boleh difahami oleh semua peringkat pembaca. Dengan contoh-contoh serta pengalaman hidup yang dikemukakan menerusi buku ini, ia membantu pembaca agar memahami idea-idea yang hendak disampaikan. Buku ini sesuai untuk pelajar yang mengikuti bidang komunikasi, psikologi, kaunseling dan bidang yang berkaitan dengan sains sosial dan kemanusiaan.Selain itu, buku ini juga sesuai untuk bacaan umum kepada mereka yang berminat untuk memahami komunikasi antara manusia.
The needs for a ubiquitous collaborative communication system among the cancer community
Authors: Abdul Mutalib Ariffin
Published: July 2021

Supporting the needs and preferences of the cancer community in their learning communication is necessary.As they communicate very frequently among each other. Caregivers communicate with medical practitioners, patients communicate with each other on their progress, and a lot more. Currently they communicate through telephone calls, which incur a lot of expenditure.This book describes a study that proves the necessity of an online collaborative communication system among the cancer community. Readers will find the content of this book useful in terms of the facts about the cancer community, methods in carrying out this kind of study, and elaborate discussions on the necessity of the online collaborative communication system, which is specially designed for the cancer community and is called the CCS.
Soal jawab kewangan Islam
Authors: Ramli Razli , Abdul Rashid Mawarnee
Published: July 2021

Buku ini dapat dijadikan panduan kepada masyarakat tentang isu kewangan Islam. Buku ini menampilkan himpunan soal jawab yang mudah untuk memberi kefahaman kepada mereka yang tidak mempunyai pengetahuan asas tentang kewangan islam. Soal jawab yang ringkas dan padat ini menjadikan buku ini lebih mesra pengguna.Buku ini juga dapat dijadikan sebagai rujukan pantas dalam menjawab persoalan berkaitan kewangan Islam.Ditulis oleh dua orang yang mempunyai kepakaran dalam bidang kewangan islam iaitu Razli Ramli dan Mawarnee Abd. Rashid.
Case Studies in Management and Business (Volume 2)
Authors: Mat Zin Rosliza , Mat Zin Rosliza
Published: July 2021

IMBRe is pleased to extend this book which features a compilation of business management case studies.The aims of this second volume of Case Studies in Management and Business remain unchanged from the first volume.Realizing the importance of using case study as one of the student-centered learning approach, this book is designed to enhance learning and teaching activities by providing a collection of teaching cases which could be used both for the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.This book includes relatively wide scope of work includes marketing, business policy, IT and Islamic finance. However the field is still in the field of management in general.The target audience is an academician and management students.In general, this book meets the scope of management.It is also suitable for an academician and students, but may not be appropriate in using for certain course, because of its scope is geared to specific disciplines. This book has the potential, especially if the university lecturers took it to be discussed in their classes.There is least amount of case use Malaysia environment in the market.The cases highlighted also are unique and not similar to the other cases.Furthermore, this book is using a real case in the beginning, especially in our country.In addition, this book is accompanied by teaching notes for each case.These teaching notes are available to instructors only.First to fifth case is ongoing for all cases involving the issue of whether the marketing or the service industry. The second and third cases involving issues on marketing in the nutritional industry. Consequently the third to fifth case involves a service industry that highlight on a unique issues within the companies concerned. The sixth case issues on muamalat are not so related to other cases.Since each case is developed by different authors, writing style and technique seem different and may disturb the concentration of the readers.The needs for local and contextual business case studies motivate most of the local case writers to write and compile teaching cases that are interesting and relevant to contemporary business situations and decisions, particularly in Malaysia.