bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Auditor Tenure Disclosure and Shareholder Ratification Voting
Authors: Tanyi Paul N. , Rama Dasaratha V. , Raghunandan K.
Published: May 2021

SYNOPSIS

The PCAOB mandated, over the objections of the large audit firms and others, that for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2017, the audit report shall include information about auditor tenure. In this paper we answer the call for academic research about “the impact and usefulness of the auditor tenure disclosure as it becomes implemented” from Franzel (2017). We use data from 2,718 firms in our analyses. We find that in the case of clients with long (short) auditor tenure, the proportion of shareholder votes not ratifying the auditor increased (decreased) after public disclosure of auditor tenure. Thus, it appears that public disclosure of auditor tenure influenced shareholder voting and sensitized shareholders to longer audit tenures.
Dragkamp og balansegang. Frigjøringsmarkeringene i Kirkenes 1954–1994: Et minnepolitisk perspektiv
Authors: Myklebost Kari Aga , Markussen Joakim Aalmen
Published: May 2021

Abstract: Commemorating the Red Army Liberation in Kirkenes, Norway, 1954–1994This study traces the development over fifty years of the joint Norwegian–Soviet/Russian commemorations of the Red Army liberation of the eastern part of Finnmark County, Norway, in October 1944. The first commemorative events were held in October 1954 in the town of Kirkenes close to the Norwegian–Soviet border. Throughout the Cold War and into the post-Soviet period, such events have been arranged in Kirkenes every five years, with representatives of the Norwegian state authorities acting as hosts to a Soviet/Russian delegation. The focal point of these events has been a ceremony held by the Liberation Monument, unveiled in 1952 to honour the Red Army soldiers who liberated Norwegian territory by driving back the Nazi occupation forces. This article documents how the tradition of joint commemorations developed across the Iron Curtain divide as part of a predominantly diplomatic struggle over the events of October 1944, between Norway, a small state and NATO-member, and the superpower that was the Soviet Union. Our study concludes that, despite the struggle, which stemmed from Cold War tensions and competing security perceptions and interests, these joint commemorations have served as a stabilizing element in bilateral relations, producing a narrative not only about the Red Army liberation of eastern Finnmark, but also of friendship and mutual respect between the peoples of Norway and Russia, and of a long tradition of peaceful relations between the two states.
Observation and documentation of a Traditional and Complementary Medicine Model in Mexico
Authors: Leyva Mendoza Erika , Rodríguez Brindis Martín Alberto
Published: May 2021

El uso de la medicina tradicional en México es un hecho, la falta de acceso a los sistemas de salud, aspectos socioculturales y la falta de confianza en una medicina alopática por comunidades con saberes ancestrales al respecto, hacen muy relevante el estudio de estas medicinas no alopáticas. El presente trabajo es la observación sistemática y científica de un modelo de atención de Congregación Mariana Trinitaria (CMT) en dos jornadas de atención: una en Oaxaca y otra en Sonora. El propósito es registrar la intervención para determinar si existe un modelo o protocolo de atención, así como detectar técnicas terapéuticas definidas. La relevancia de este estudio radica en la observación directa por un médico alópata de 60 intervenciones con un instrumento que incluye tanto la aceptación de los pacientes, así como entrevistas de entrada y salida a fin de tomar en cuenta el impacto de la intervención en el sentimiento de bienestar del participante. La muestra es de pacientes que asistían por primera vez, lo que permite identificar si existe un protocolo de actuación y por ende un modelo como tal. Los resultados arrojan la identificación de cuatro etapas con técnicas muy definidas y con una sensación de bienestar de la mayoría de los atendidos.

Este estudio de observación metódica de un modelo de salud CMT es un primer paso de la investigación de una medicina no alopática que ha tratado a múltiples pacientes, por lo que el contacto directo con el tipo de atención es fundamental.
La percepción del buen profesor en universitarios: el caso de una universidad politécnica de México
Authors: Cruz-Delgado Daniela , Torres-Ramírez Estela , López-Hernández Juan , Lira-Uribe Juan Enrique
Published: May 2021

Introducción: Los profesores universitarios son un factor clave para el desarrollo de los profesionales que requiere la sociedad. Por eso, es trascendental que las universidades cuenten con docentes competentes. Pero ¿cuáles son las características que debe reunir un buen profesor? Objetivo: Identificar las características y cualidades que definen al buen profesor desde la percepción de estudiantes de una universidad politécnica de México. Método: Se aplicó un cuestionario de 91 preguntas, con una sección de identificación general del encuestado y ocho dimensiones de las características y cualidades del buen profesor. El universo fueron 646 alumnos y la muestra probabilística estratificada por carreras impartidas de 241 elementos. Resultado: De las ocho dimensiones evaluadas por los estudiantes, las más importantes para definir a un buen profesor fueron las cualidades profesionales y las características de las explicaciones. Entre las cualidades profesionales, la competencia sobre su materia la perciben como la más importante; en otras palabras, el perfil del buen docente se basa en las competencias profesionales que posee, en qué tan bueno es para impartir su materia, qué tanto conoce los temas que aborda, y en su capacidad para trasmitir el conocimiento de modo que el alumno adquiera un aprendizaje significativo. Así, la competencia, la responsabilidad y la buena comunicación son los tres elementos de las características profesionales que los alumnos valoran del docente. Respecto a la dimensión características de la explicación (segunda más importante), la mayor puntuación fue para claridad de las explicaciones, así como uso de ejemplos prácticos y reales. Conclusiones: Si el docente cuenta con algunas de las características de un buen profesor, deberá seguir trabajando y fomentando sus fortalezas, así como sus debilidades a través de cursos y talleres de capacitación para optimizar sus actividades de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Infected Punctum–Associated Cyst Mimicking Erysipelas
Authors: Fesenko Ievgen , Snisarevskyi Pavlo , Zaritska Valentyna
Published: May 2021

Epidermoid cysts (congenital and acquired) are not the unusual benign lesions. But to our knowledge, this is the first report in the English literature that describes an uncommon presentation of the infected acquired epidermoid cyst (ie, punctum–associated cyst or atheroma) manifesting as unilateral facial erysipelas in a 74-year-old Caucasian female. Terminology and the “submarine sign” ultrasound appearance are also analyzed.
Fibula Jaw and Fibula Teeth Course by Fayette Williams
Authors: Nagorniak Ivan , Fesenko Ievgen
Published: May 2021

Fibula technologies are developing with an overwhelming speed. In order to keep up with improvements in technology and techniques, we have a unique opportunity to take part in a state-of-the-art surgical course. A Fibula Teeth Course (fibulateeth.com) is a cutting-edge one-day course holding in Texas 2-3 times per year.

The course consists of lecture, computer training, and a hands-on lab experience. Its program, based on a fundamental experience of Dr. Fayette Williams and his team, gives a chance for participants to absorb incredible developments extremely useful for the oral-maxillofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, and ENT/plastic surgeons. Obtaining such knowledge can bring to our practice a lot of new treatment options to guarantee the surgical results our patients deserve.
O. Spengler’s Philosophy of Technics in the Context of Global Culture
Authors: Skipin Nikolay S.
Published: May 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of O. Spengler’s treatise “Man and Technics”, as well as the “global culture” interpretation from the point of view of the method proposed by the philosopher. For the most the author of the article deals with the description and supplementing of O. Spengler’s logic in relation to the technics and culture. He shows the “genetic” connection of the reasoning of the philosopher-irrationalist with the rational tradition, with the concept of organ projection and the specific ideas of Marxist philosophers. Three “questions about technics” as formulated by the philosopher are defined: “What is the essence of the technics?”, “What is the essence of human technics?” and “How do human technics exist?” The analysis of the treatise is followed by the part devoted to O. Spengler’s ideas interpretation. A new concept is introduced into the philosophical language field - “artificializing”, which means the process of establishing the “artificial” from the “natural”. The author also shows the development of the idea of “artificializing” the whole world. He illustrates the development of ​​V.I. Vernadsky’s ideas regarding the geological role of man in the concept of the technosphere and global culture. The problem of the coincidence of the Faustian culture with the global culture and Earth culture is touched upon by the author.
“Russian” Spengler and the Destiny of World History in Russian Philosophy in the Beginning of the 20th Century
Authors: Kudryavtsev Vladimir A. , Vakulinskaya Alexandra I.
Published: May 2021

This article deals with the history of Russian philosophers ‘acquaintance with the ideas of O. Spengler, set forth in his work “The Decline of the West”. The authors point out that the initial orientation of Russian thought towards Historiosophy, problems of history and ontology became the key factor of Spengler’s popularity in Russia. The article considers and analyzes critical and methodological approaches to the theory of cultural and historical types by O. Spengler and N. Ya. Danilevsky within the framework of Russian philosophical thought. The authors pay attention to the ideological influence of the United States as the country which adheres to the ideas of the Enlightenment, as well as to German thinkers, who visited this country in the early twentieth century. It is concluded that the global scenario of the human civilization development, that used to be the mainstream of its formation before the events of the beginning of this year, is unsuitable and untenable. The authors insist on the important role of the theory of cultural and historical types supported and developed by Russian emigration representatives, and focus on the importance of the religious factor in the process of cultural revival.
Spengler – the Harbinger of National Socialism
Authors: Massis Henri
Published: May 2021

Henri Massis devoted special attention in his publicism to the issues of Germany and Russia as enemies of France and “the West” and he analyzed Oswald Spengler’s book “The Decline of Europe” as the philosophy that served, according to the author, as the basis for further coming into power of national socialists in Germany. While considering all the simplifications of the concept of O.Spengler (who was a recognized adversary of national socialism), the article gives the idea of how it was received by the conservative circles in France of the day.
Oswald Spengler: Methodology of Social Organicism
Authors: Chernavsky Mikhail Y.
Published: May 2021

The article analyzes the historical and political concept of Oswald Spengler in the context of European and Russian ideas of social organicism. The spread of the principles of social organicism was determined by popularization of the ideas of Darwinism. Organicism presupposes consideration of society as a supra-individual biologically predetermined cultural integrity. The Russian version of social organicism defended the idea of Russia's cultural identity. German interpretations of organicism denoted the dominance of the mechanisms of state universalism in society. The historical and cultural analysis emphasized the Darwinian principle of the struggle for existence, defended the idea of the implicit origin of German culture from the original spiritual principle, and promoted the ideas of esthetic socialism under the leadership of a dictator.
G.A. Landau on the Twilights of Europe
Authors: Solovyov Kirill A.
Published: May 2021

In the center of the article author’s attention is the book “Twilight of Europe” by G. A. Landau, which is sometimes regarded as direct predecessor of O. Spengler’s works. The article is devoted to G. A. Landau’s views on the nature of political, social, and legal processes in Europe after the First World War. The special attention is paid to the circumstances that Landau believed to be the signs of European civilization ill-being: the collapse of empires, nationalism, and the inclusion of the masses in the political life. Accordingly, the emphasis is placed on Landau’s evaluation of such concepts as “militarism”, “empire”, “nation”, etc.
Mass Consciousness Technicalization: Factors, Stages and Consequences (Philosophic Analysis of Civilizational Experience)
Authors: Kovalev Dmitry V.
Published: May 2021

The author of the article attempts to determine the nature of conscience tecnicalization in the unity of mechanisms, processes and results while bringing in the philosophic and historical concepts of O. Spengler. Conscience technicalization at the ordinary level is caused by the reflection of exchange models, established in their turn in the core of civilization with direct participation of power actors. Civilization preparedness for the new cycle and the choice of historical way are determined by mass conscience tecnicalization. Yet, expedited and total techicalization in the globalized world causes general conscience degradation, its axiological and intellectual simplification, as well as the collapse of its integrity.
Rise of the East. Russian Perspectives of the World History
Authors: Yuriev Dmitry A.
Published: May 2021

Spengler predicted “Decline of the Western world” itself, but not its results: he expected a long (200–300 years) process of cultural transformation of mankind. But today the Western solipsistic and nihilistic civilization with frightening speed becomes a suicidal civilization, capable of blowing up the approaching post-Western future according to the principle “if I can’t have you, nobody can!” Russia must and can become the nucleus of this post-Western future crystallization – a harmonious, multipolar future based on the sense of truth (Pravda) in which all its sovereign creators (Russia, and possibly China, Latin America, India and all reasonable humanity) will save our planet from the man-made collapse.
Modest Kolerov’s Archeology of Facts and Documents
Authors: Tsipko Alexander S. 
Published: May 2021

The present article offers comments on the collected articles “Archeology of Russian political idealism: 1900–1927. Essays and documents,” Moscow, 2018, by M.A. Kolerov, a well-known Russian publisher, Russian thought historian and one of the major specialists in the works of Russian political idealists of the beginning of the 20th century. The author distinguishes the article “If it doesn’t die, it won’t bear fruit: the power and sacrifice of Nikolai Ustryalov” as the key material of the collection and analyzes the main problems related to the assessment of the emigrants attitude towards Soviet Russia raised by M. Kolerov. The dramatic effect of such attitude on behalf of the patriotic Russian emigrants lay in the difficult moral choice where on one scale was Bolsheviks’ violence against Russian people and on the other side of the scale – the overcoming of the chaos of 1917 and preservation of the Russian statehood core. The historical polemics between N. Ustryalov and P. Struve who made different choices within the framework of that moral dilemma, underline the polemics between the author of the present article A. Tsipko and author of the almanac M. Kolerov.
Idealism in Judicio of the Red Etatism
Authors: Mezhuev Boris V.
Published: May 2021

The article is devoted to the detailed review of the publications almanac of prominent Russian historian M.A. Kolerov who mainly specialized in the works of Russian political idealists of the beginning of the 20th century, and especially those of P.B. Struve. The author draws attention to the fact that in 2018 almanac and in his latest works M.A. Kolerov directly contrasts Struve’s consistent anti-Bolshevism and “White activism” with the powerful national Bolshevist views of his student and disciple N.V. Ustryalov, who accepted Soviet power in 1920, returned to the USSR in 1935 and perished in the period of Stalin repressions. In the present article the author makes the attempt to critically assess national Bolshevism mainly not from the political, but from the moral and philosophic point of view. He notes that the major mistake of Ustryalov and his associates was in their refusal to politically criticize Bolshevism, thus underestimating the destructive potential of the terrorist practices of the Communist dictatorship for the destiny of the country and its people.
Ribbentrop: First Non-Caricature Portrait
Authors: Devlin Morgana A.
Published: May 2021

The article presents the review of the book of Russian historian and political scientist Vasili Molodiakov about one of the major figures of Nazi Germany – Reich minister of Foreign Affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop. This book is the first Russian-language biography of Ribbentrop as well as the first scientific biography of the minister. Molodiakov’s book serves as a perfect illustration of the event time and gives a very good idea of the diplomatic realia of the epoch.
Oswald Spengler. Young Conservative Geopolitics
Authors: Rutkevich Alexey M.
Published: May 2021

Oswald Spengler belongs to the trend in the so-called “conservative revolution” which was entitled “young conservatism” (Jungkonservative) in times of Weimar Republic and was close to the political position of German business and military elites. The projects of those elites before and during the First World War and their development up to the seizer of power by the Nazis and the Second World War apply to the geopolitics, and Spengler was one of the most talented representatives and creators of those plans in world politics. His views on the world politics are determined by the Lebensphilosophie (philosophy of life) described in the fragments of his main “metaphysical” work Urfragen and his philosophy of history stated in the book “Decline of Europe”. Particular attention in the article is paid to his views on Russia, both in the second volume of “Decline of Europe” and in his last work “The Years of Decision”. The transition from culture to civilization that started in the 19th century, lead to the epoch of world wars and revolutions in the 20th century. According to Spengler, two types of revolution threatened the West, - the “white revolution” in western countries themselves, that Spengler termed “Bolshevism”, and the “colour revolution’ in the colonies. The military power of new Caesars would put the end to those revolutions, as well as liberalism and parliamentarism. According to Spengler, Germany was the only land, that preserved the main features of the “Nordic race”; and that’s why could unite Western countries in the struggle for self-preservation. Spengler’s heroic pessimism affirmed the readiness to resist the history course: the time of the “Faust” culture was nearly over, but for two more centuries it would be necessary to fight hard from the losing positions.
The Game That Is Worth the Candle
Authors: Khatuntsev Stanislav V.
Published: May 2021

In the article the author analyzes the anthology of essays “The Game of Civilization” by E.S. Kholmogorov.
Oswald Spengler’s Geopolitical Views
Authors: Medovarov Maxim V.
Published: May 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of Oswald Spengler’s geopolitical views in 1922–1933 as a uniform system. The question is raised of the comparison of h/his views with those of other German and Russian geopolitists. Primary attention is paid to the place of Soviet Russia in Spengler’s geopolitical concepts and the evolution of his attitude to the problem of the Russian people. The views of the philosopher on the outcome of the First World War and the essence of French hegemony, on the decline of the British Empire, the rise of Japan and the prospects for the USA are examined in detail. It is concluded that Spengler’s attitude was close to the geopolitical views of Russian Eurasianists.
Students’ Learning Motivation through the Quality of Scientific Argumentation Skills and Students’ Cognitive Learning Outcomes on Newton's Laws: A Relationship Analysis
Authors: Betari Almira , Hasanati Alvi , Fuadah Fitroh , Amir Muhammad Taufiqurrahman , Parno Parno
Published: May 2021

Theory about Newton's Law is considered difficult for students. Many students cannot solve Newton's Law’s problems caused they cannot understand the concept. Concept understanding requires complex learning by increasing students’ motivation. This study aimed to explore the relationship between students’ motivation through scientific argumentation skills and students’ learning outcomes on Newton's laws. This research was a non-experimental mixed-method study with an embedded-correlational research design. The subjects of this study were 32 students of Senior High School (SMA) Laboratory UM Malang (State University of Malang). The sampling technique used in the study was purposive sampling, specifically homogeneity sampling. The research instrument consisted of open-ended questions, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and document identification. The data analysis technique used was a partial correlation test for quantitative data and descriptive analysis through coding for qualitative data. The results showed that the quality of students' scientific arguments was most dominant at Level 2. The arguments consisted of claims supported by data. However, the students sometimes claimed incorrect understanding of Newton's Laws I and II. The results of the partial correlation test between motivation and scientific argumentation and student cognitive learning outcomes did not show any correlation. However, there was a positive effect.
The Integrated Physics Learning E-Module with Pancasila Character Values in Work and Energy Subjects as Solution to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Ability and Independence: Is It Effective?
Authors: Sari Aprilia Mayang , Ariswan Ariswan
Published: May 2021

One of the learning resources chosen to solve problems related to the low critical thinking ability and students' independence is modules. This research aims to reveal the effectiveness of an integrated physics learning e-module with Pancasila character values in work and energy subjects to improve students' critical thinking ability and independence. This research used a pre-experimental design with a pretest-post-test control group design. This design involved a total of 70 students from class X MIPA at SMA N 1 Kasihan with an average age of 15-16 years old. These research subjects were selected using a cluster sampling technique. Data collection techniques in this study were used to test techniques, namely the critical thinking ability test and questionnaire techniques. The data collection instrument used a test instrument for essential thinking ability and student independence questionnaires. The data analysis technique used was the n-gain analysis, Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) test, and effect size analysis by calculating the value of Cohen's f. This research indicates that the integrated physics learning e-module with Pancasila character values in work and energy subjects effectively improves students' critical thinking ability and independence.
CURRÍCULO E SABER OBJETIVO NA ORGANIZAÇÃO DO ENSINO NAS SALAS MULTISSERIADAS
Authors: Dos Santos Maria Cristina , Silva Nunes Klívia de Cássia
Published: May 2021

As salas multisseriadas são formadas por turmas heterogêneas de alunos que se encontram em nível de conhecimento, ano de escolaridade e idade diferentes, no mesmo espaço, e com um único docente. Geralmente a organização do ensino nestas salas se dá seguindo o mesmo modelo das salas seriadas, o que acaba por conduzir a uma separação dos alunos por série e ou ano de escolaridade e à elaboração de diversos planos de aula, o que pode levar a não se atingir todos os objetivos educativos e um acesso precário aos conteúdos curriculares previstos para cada série. Este artigo tem por objetivo refletir sobre a organização curricular nas salas multisseriadas visando a transmissão e aquisição do saber objetivo a partir do aporte teórico-metodológico da Pedagogia Histórico-Crítica, teoria pedagógica de base materialista histórico dialética. Aventamos a possibilidade de organizar o trabalho pedagógico nessas salas a partir de um currículo único em que os conteúdos trabalhados sejam os mesmos, variando o teor e o aprofundamento das atividades de acordo com o nível de desenvolvimento de cada criança. A questão norteadora deste trabalho é: como organizar o ensino em salas multisseriadas de forma a contribuir com o saber objetivo mediado pela aquisição do conhecimento científico, que possibilite a ascensão do pensamento do abstrato para o concreto independentemente do nível de conhecimento e idade que os alunos se encontram? Trata-se de um artigo teórico elaborado a partir de estudo do referencial pedagógico marxista e de observações e anotações de pesquisas realizadas pelas autoras sobre trabalho docente e ensino em escolas no meio rural. Buscamos elaborar uma resposta, ainda que provisória, como forma de contribuir com as discussões sobre o ensino nas salas multisseriadas que possibilite a formação social e consciente do filho do trabalhador do campo, para que ele se perceba como cidadão de direitos e deveres, que seja capaz de se reconhecer enquanto protagonista da história e potencializador da transformação social.
Estetika Visual Kriya Keramik Berornamen Wayang Khas Bali
Authors: Mudra I Wayan , Raharja I Gede Mugi , Sukarya I Wayan
Published: May 2021

The Balinese puppets in the traditional paintings as a cultural heritage has inspired Balinese craftsmen created ceramic works of aesthetic value. The efforts these craftsmen can be read as resistance to entry the ceramic works from outside and the production of the ceramic art in Indonesia that ignore Indonesian characters. This study aims to discuss the aesthetics of visuals ceramic works that apply Balinese puppets ornaments. The data collection method by observation and documentation. The results showed that the aesthetics of the ceramic craft products with Balinese puppets ornaments seen from unity, harmony, symmetry, balance, and contrast are quite good, although not yet optimal. Besides, the visual aesthetics of the ceramic works have not displayed good complexity, so the beauty that obtained was not optimal. The visual aesthetic assessment of this work was subjective in nature, so it was possible that there will be different judgments. The conclusion that aesthetics can be achieved by elevating the cultural traditions of the past and at the same time as a form of appreciation for that culture and become a differentiator amid the rise of Chinese ceramics in Indonesia.
Kerja Etnografi dan Imajinasi Sebagai Metode Penciptaan Teater Biografi Garam
Authors: Wail Moh , Heriyawati Yanti , Saleh Rahman
Published: May 2021

Each of art creators has their own tendencies in producing their works. The choices of form and process are significantly influenced by their cultural and aesthetical experience. The objective is to obtain the originality of the ideas and to offer novelty among the development in the field of theatre todays. This writing is aimed to reveal the creative process of the producing of a theatre work entitled Biografi Garam (The Biography of Salt). Methodologically, this is a qualitative study to describe the method or the creative process.  Ethnography and Estetika Paradoks are adopted to gain the structure of thoughts influencing the alternatives in constructing the performance aesthetic. The form of body theatre is chosen to obtain the natural structure of Madurese body as well as to release the identity to perform a free body. The creative process conducted through tubuh mengenal (the body knowing) and tubuh mengalami (the body experiencing) gives methodological experience on how the acts processed through natural body and situation becomes a theatre artwork. The background of Madurese people with all of the natural characteristics constructs the actor body so that a cultural body can be created on the stage. Ethnography and imagination process are the methods interrogating the body to become a theatre body performing Madura aesthetically to the stage. The form of a stage body is the construction result between the cultural Madura and the body execution in manifesting the ideas and imagination into an artwork that can be appreciated by the audience.
Diferencias socioterritoriales en el conocimiento y uso de dispositivos ecológicos para la vivienda de la Ciudad de México
Authors: Fernández Silva Perla Yannelli , Morillón Gálvez David
Published: May 2021

La importancia de incrementar el número de viviendas sustentables, y con ello contribuir a frenar los efectos del cambio climático, responde a que 4.62% de las emisiones de  provienen del sector habitacional. Las ecotecnologías para la vivienda son dispositivos con potencial para reducir emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, así como para ahorrar. Estos instrumentos están cada vez más disponibles en el mercado, sin que se utilicen de manera generalizada en las viviendas de la Ciudad de México. Este trabajo identifica las diferencias entre la población que conoce y utiliza ecotecnias en las viviendas de la capital mexicana. Por medio de encuestas y estadísticas se encontraron diferencias significativas entre cinco estratos socioterritoriales en las formas de conocimiento y uso de ecotecnologías para la vivienda.
Estructura territorial de las ciudades multiculturales y salud urbana en Oaxaca, México: un análisis bayesiano
Authors: Miguel Velasco Andrés Enrique , Miguel Cruz Andrés , Martínez García Karina Aidee , Martínez Sánchez Luz Astrid , García Cruz Lizbeth Fabiola
Published: May 2021

El artículo analiza la influencia de la estructura territorial en la salud de las ciudades de Oaxaca. Plantea como hipótesis que esta influencia se manifiesta a través de la funcionalidad urbana. Utiliza como metodología el enfoque bayesiano para el cálculo de los indicadores básicos, y el análisis de redes para la comprobación de la hipótesis. Concluye que la estructura territorial no puede considerarse un factor que genere inequidad sanitaria en el estado de salud de sus pobladores, aunque comienza a destacar en las ciudades grandes y medianas de Oaxaca que aún no consolidan su infraestructura, equipamiento y servicios.
Análisis comparado de procesos de descentralización urbana: los casos de Barcelona y Buenos Aires
Authors: González Giselle
Published: May 2021

En este artículo se describen y comparan políticas públicas de territorialización de Buenos Aires y Barcelona. Desde un diseño cualitativo, el trabajo se aproxima a experiencias en las que se observan procesos de consolidación de políticas públicas de regionalización territorial, analizando especialmente el proceso de consolidación y las problemáticas que presentan en la actualidad. La investigación se aborda desde tres ejes específicos: las condiciones del contexto, las políticas y los actores. Desde allí se indagan las relaciones de poder entre los diferentes actores, el modo en que se constituyen los actores políticos y los grados de influencia en los procesos de toma de decisiones en cada ciudad. De tal comparación se evidencia que las iniciativas en Buenos Aires se diseñan desde lógicas multinivel, pero su implementación muestra fuertes rasgos de centralización en el poder central; mientras que en el caso de Barcelona, se plasman diseños multinivel y una distribución de poder reticular que la acerca a un modelo cooperativo de gobernanza metropolitana.
Disposición al ahorro de energía eléctrica en los hogares de México
Authors: Morales Ramírez Dionicio , Alvarado Lagunas Elías , González Del Ángel Luis Jonás
Published: May 2021

El objetivo del trabajo consiste en identificar la disposición al ahorro de energía eléctrica que presentan los hogares de México. Para ello, se analiza un total de 2 815 hogares provenientes de la Encuesta Nacional de los Hogares, así como del Módulo Hogares y Medio Ambiente (2017). Además, se estima un modelo de regresión logística para identificar los determinantes de dicha disposición. Los resultados encontrados señalan que sólo el 50.6% de los hogares presenta una disposición al ahorro de electricidad, y que las características de la vivienda, el tamaño de la localidad, la ubicación geográfica y la compra de enseres eléctricos con cierta conciencia ecológica son determinantes para explicarla, en tanto que el precio del servicio no fue relevante. Por lo tanto, las estrategias de ahorro deben de provenir principalmente de programas que estimulen los hábitos de uso.
Madden, David y Marcuse, Peter (2018). En defensa de la vivienda. Madrid: Capitán Swing Libros, 230 p.
Authors: Salinas Arreortua Luis Alberto
Published: May 2021

El tema de la vivienda ha despertado una gran variedad de discusiones sobre sus problemas más acuciantes –tales como el déficit, el acceso, los materiales de construcción, la localización, el hacinamiento, entre otros– y las acciones para atender dichas problemáticas. El análisis crítico que proponen estos autores rompe con el conformismo y las valoraciones positivas que se han construido a partir de discursos políticos y académicos sobre las intervenciones en materia habitacional.
Zn-Cr Alloy Coatings: Electrodeposition and Properties
Authors: Osuchowska Ewa , Buczko Zofia , Olkowicz Klaudia
Published: May 2021

The electrodeposition process of Zn-Cr alloy coatings under the conditions of direct and pulsed current is discussed. The Cr content in the obtained alloy coatings, the current efficiency of the process, surface morphology, structure and wettability as a function of deposition parameters, such as current density, were determined. The Zn-Cr alloy coatings of good quality contained up to 20 wt.% Cr (for direct current) and up to 9 wt.% Cr (for pulse current). All the obtained coatings had a structure typical of zinc coatings (h.c.p.) and had a hydrophobic character. The morphology of the coatings changed significantly under the influence of changes in deposition conditions.
Operations & Maintenance of the Aircraft Arresting Gear Systems in the Polish Air Force. Part 1
Authors: Adamowicz Marek , Poświata Adam , Wesołowski Mariusz
Published: May 2021

In the article, the authors reviewed the arresting gears used in military aviation. The second part of this part describes the operation concept that is used in the Polish Air Force, in relation to the two types of gears, namely the post-Soviet ones that are still in service, and the second one: of U.S. production obtained due to the purchase of F-16 aircraft. The authors emphasize that in the case of an appropriate operation system, it is possible to extend the service life of devices and maintain safety of the air operations.
Markov model of the operations & maintenance process of vehicles scheduled to be Operated
Authors: Kruk Zygmunt
Published: May 2021

The article is dedicated to the modelling of operations & maintenance of vehicles scheduled to be operated. This specific feature is illustrative of the vehicle operation process in the military system. The presented model of the operation process of vehicles scheduled to be operated, using the Markov chain theory, contains indicators and measures essential for the vehicle operation, i.e. repair defectiveness, repair intensity, usage intensity and failure intensity. This model enables to quantify the impact of the introduced changes in operational practice or changes planned as a forecast, which is shown in the examples.
Proximate Composition and Microbial level Estimation of some selected roasted/fried food items sold along Nigeria roadsides
Authors: Nworu J. S , Chime E. C , Edafiokena A , Amitaye A. N , Ovili V. U , Kazeem W. O , Anyichie I. K , Amuka J. O
Published: May 2021

The objective of this study was to determine the proximate and microbiological compositions of some food samples obtained at three different locations within Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria from different local food vendors. The highest mean carbohydrate, crude protein, fat, moisture, total ash and crude fibre are 88.10 ±0.79% (Roasted Yam), 17.76 ±2.29% (Roasted Fish), 20.54 ±4.0% (Suya Meat), 20.27 ±11.43% (Roasted Plantain), 4.57 ±0.10% (as in Suya Meat) and 5.07 ±0.69 (Roasted Plantain) respectively while the lowest mean carbohydrate, crude protein, fat, moisture, total ash and crude fibre are 49.14 ±1.37% (as in Fried Bean Cake), 0.08 ±0.01% (Roasted Yam), 0.47 ±0.05% (Roasted Yam), 1.81 ±0.33 (Roasted Fish), 1.37 ±0.12 (Doughnut) and 0.16 ±0.06% (Fried Bean Cake) for all the samples estimated. The highest mean heterotropic bacteria and fungi counts are 6.19× 103cfu/ml (Roasted Yam) and 3.30× 103cfu/ml (Fried Bean Cake) respectively while the lowest mean heterotropic bacteria and fungi counts are 1.64× 103cfu/ml (Doughnut) and 1.08× 103cfu/ml (Roasted Plantain) respectively. These food samples were shown to contain certain level of proximate parameters but these are not sufficient for nutritional requirements in human diet. Increasing the shelf-life of foods is one of the major purposes in food processing. Processes which precede food processing causes loss of essential vitamins and minerals. Also, roasted foods sold along Nigerian road-sides are exposed to dust accumulation and wastes from automobile exhaust.
The fish poaching problem in the Biebrza National Park
Authors: Gotkiewicz Wojciech
Published: May 2021

This article discusses the issue of poaching in Biebrza National Park. This is one of the important but often overlooked factors influencing the species composition and abundance of fish in the Biebrza River and its tributaries. This article analyzes the documentation of the Biebrza National Park Guard in the Osowiec-Twierdza from 2007 to 2016. The obtained results show that the scale of the described phenomenon is serious and its methods of combating are not effective. It is also a serious shortcoming in the absence of mandatory analysis of fish found in poaching tools, which prevents proper estimation of losses both in economic and environmental terms.
Improving Teachers’ Self-Efficacy through Training: An Impact for the Freedom of Students’ Mathematical Thinking
Authors: Bharata Haninda , Sutiarso Sugeng
Published: May 2021

Teacher self-efficacy is an important component of teacher competence. At present, efforts to improve teacher competencies have not been carried out simultaneously for teacher activities in the classroom (open class) and outside the classroom (training). This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effectiveness of soft skills training and the practice of lesson study on improving mathematics teacher self-efficacy and describe the impact of teacher self-efficacy on the freedom of students' mathematical thinking. The study involved three mathematics teachers and 90 students from three different junior high school regions in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia (city center, semi-urban, and suburban). Data was collected through questionnaire, observation, and interview. The data were then analyzed descriptively. The effectiveness of soft skills training and the practice of lesson study on improving mathematics teachers’ self-efficacy was examined using Wilcoxon Test. The results showed the differences in the average teachers’ self-efficacy before and after participating in soft skills training and the practice of lesson study (with an increase of 0.82/high). The increase in teachers’ self-efficacy also positively affected the freedom of students’ mathematical thinking.
Student’s Anticipation Profile at Rigor Level in Determining Papaya Tree Root Dimensions
Authors: Yudianto Erfan , Sunardi Sunardi , Sugiarti Titik , Fiantika Feny Rita
Published: May 2021

Students with a rigor level of geometric thinking can analytically solve problems, yet the ability may not be readily observable. Thus, an example of how students solve problems merits explorations. Inspired by student’s problem solving, this study aimed to examine the student’s anticipatory profile in determining Papaya tree roots' dimensions. This qualitative research utilized tests and interview. Two tests were carried out: van Hiele geometric level grouping test for selecting the research participants and the report-based test for the actual project. Seventeen students took the van Hiele test, and one of them, who achieved the rigor level, was selected for the interview. Data obtained from the interview were then analyzed qualitatively. The study showed that students with a rigor level of geometric thinking anticipated analytically. The subject was able to explain a geometric problem systematically, starting from analyzing problems, clarifying detailss, to presenting arguments clearly and precisely. The findings in this study generate useful information for teachers who train their students to analyze a geometric problem correctly and adequately.
Synthesis and Identification of Some Imino Chalcone Derivatives with Evaluating their Anti-oxidant Activity
Authors: Lihumis Hala Shkyair , Aowda Saadon Abdulla
Published: May 2021

This work involves the preparation of high yield iminochalcon compounds (B1-B15)  through two parts. The first part involves the preparation of 2,4-dihydroxy Chalcone (A1-A15) by the condensation of 2,4-dihydroxy acetophenone  with  aryl aldehyde in the presence of sodium hydroxide (40%) as a catalyst. The second part includes the preparation of  iminochalcon from the condensation of p-hydroxy aniline with 2,4-dihydroxy chalcone  derivatives  )A1-A15)  in the presence of some drops of conc. H2SO4. Thin-layer chromatography ((TLC)  was used to control the chemical reaction . These new derivatives were characterized by using FT-IR and  1H-NMR spectroscopy. These synthesized compounds were also assessed by the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate) free radical method, through which the compounds (B1-B15) were evaluated for their antioxidant activity. The compound B3 was found to have the strongest antioxidant activity  (IC50= 23.91 μg/mL) as compared to that of the common standard of ascorbic acid (IC50=31.95 μg/mL).
اثر اسعار النفط على مؤشرات الاسهم الاساسية، دراسة في عينة من الدول المتقدمة للمدة2007-2020
Authors: Ahmad Dilman Kamil
Published: May 2021

يدور البحث حول الاهمية التي تلعبها كل من النفط باعتباره المصدر الرئيسي للطاقة ومؤشرات الاسواق المالية العالمية كونهما تؤثر وتتأثر بالاقتصاد في ظل ترابط وتشابك جميع القطاعات الاقتصادية والمالية وتأثير اقتصادات الدول مع بعضها البعض مع وجود العولمة. تناولنا في هذا البحث قياس تأثير تقلبات اسعار النفط في الاسواق العالمية على اهم المؤشرات  لبعض الدول المتقدمة وهي (مؤشر داوو جونز للولايات المتحدة الامريكية DJI ومؤشرنيكاي الياباني NIKKEI225 ومؤشر ستوكسي الاتحاد الاوربي STOXX50E) للفترة قبل الازمة المالية العالمية في 2008 الى فترة وجود الانكماش الاقتصادي في ظل وجود فايروس كورونا 2020. وتبين من خلال القياس ان التقلبات السعرية للنفط ثؤثر بشكل ايجابي على مؤشرات الاسواق قيد الدراسة وكان تأثيرها على مؤشر داوو جونز الامريكيي اكثر بسبب ان الولايات المتحدة المريكية دولة مهيمنة على جانبيي العرض والطلب العالمي بسبب امتلاكها للاحتياط الاول على مستوى العالم فضلاً عن كونها تعد ثاني اكبر مستورد.
الحماية الامنية لجواز السفر من الاختراق
Authors: Mohammed Nasraldeen S. , ALmzuri Waadi S.
Published: May 2021

يعد جواز السفر الوسيلة التي يعتمد عليها في اثبات الشخصية و التنقل بين الدول و يكون محل تقدير في نظر اغلب الدول، و يتم تسهيل مهمة حامله و تمكينه من التنقل، و قد صاحب كثرة الانتقال الناتجة عن التطور الكبير لوسائل المواصلات و الانفتاح العالمي سوء استخدام لهذه الوثيقة من قبل فئات عدة منها الارهابيون وتجار المخدرات و المطلوبين و الممنوعين من دخول دول معينة، كذلك من قبل فئات تطمح في تحسين مستوى معيشتها و الحصول على فرصة للدخول الى الدول الغنية، هذا يجب البحث عن الحماية الامنية لجواز السفر من الاختراق وذلك لأهميته كوثيقة عالمية في التنقل بين الدول.  و كذلك الى بيان الاختراق و أساليبه و وسائل الحماية منها و كيفية كشف التزوير و الوسائل المساعدة على عدم حدوثه، كون الثقة في سلامة جواز السفر الصادرة عن الدول من العوامل الهامة في امن شبكة السفر العالمية و تسهيل الاجراءات الرسمية الخاصة بمراقبة  و متابعة الحدود من الدخول و يساهم في الحفاظ على امن و سلامة الدولة من افراد المتهمين بالجرائم و الهاربين من القانون.
Collaboration between African Indigenous and Biomedical Health Practitioners: Perceptions Regarding Tuberculosis Treatment
Authors: Nkhwashu Tinyiko , Mulaudzi Fhumulani Mavis , Masoga Mogomme Alpheas
Published: May 2021

Despite programmes developed to alleviate tuberculosis (TB) infection worldwide, South Africa is still reporting high rates of infection. Most South Africans believe in and consider using the medicine provided by African indigenous health practitioners (AIHPs) rather than consulting practitioners at modern health facilities. The isolated functioning of these two groups of practitioners motivated the government to establish the Traditional Health Practitioners Act (22 of 2007), to encourage AIHPs and biomedical health practitioners (BHPs) to collaborate on the healing of different diseases, including TB. The Mpumalanga province has been hit the hardest by TB and has a high infection rate. The study aimed at exploring and describing the perceptions of AIHPs and BHPs on collaboration concerning TB treatment in the Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from focus groups with 21 AIHPs and in-depth individual interviews with 10 BHPs. The findings of the study reveal differing perceptions, as some BHPs accept the Act and acknowledge collaboration, while others have concerns about standards of care, patient safety, and overdosing. They are reluctant to accept integration, as they see AIHPs as unscientific practitioners who use strong medicine that is detrimental to patients. The AIHPs welcomed the idea of working together and mutual teaching with the aim of empowering each other with knowledge regarding the treatment of TB, for the ultimate benefit of patients.
Work Features that Influence the Retention of Professional Nurses in the Public Health Sector in Windhoek, Namibia
Authors: Washeya Frieda N. , Fürst Laetitia N.
Published: May 2021

The retention of professional nurses in the public health sector is essential for maintaining quality nursing care. Effective retention strategies enhance nurses’ job satisfaction, promote professionalism, decrease organisational costs and improve patients’ care. The Namibian public health sector has, for a long time, experienced challenges in retaining professional nurses and this has affected patient care, students’ clinical practice and the facilities’ status. A qualitative descriptive design was used in this study to explore professional nurses’ perceptions of factors influencing the retention of professional nurses at a health facility in Windhoek, Namibia. Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 11 professional nurses. Tesch’s eight steps for data analysis generated two themes, namely: 1) Satisfaction with remuneration varied; the work environment was non-conducive and management was inadequate; and 2) Dissatisfaction resulted from negative psychological effects of the work environment and lack of career development opportunities. Remuneration packages in the public healthcare sector were regarded as inadequate compared to the private healthcare sector, which was deemed as greener pastures. The physical work environment is non-conducive and under-resourced, which has an effect on the physiological work environment when staff develop feelings of guilt, frustration, stress, feeling unsafe and uncared for—all potential catalysts for the loss of the professional nurse workforce due to resignations. In addition, career development opportunities were experienced as biased and unfair. Strategies are recommended to improve the remuneration packages and provide a well-resourced and conducive work environment, which supports the professional nurse to ensure quality patient care.