bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Partnership of Time and Depth: Jamaica’s and America’s Art Education Connections
Authors: Hutzel Karen
Published: April 2019

Este artigo apresenta uma narrativa pessoal do meu engajamento crítico no desenvolvimento de uma parceria internacional entre duas instituições de ensino superior, que resultou no aprimoramento da Educação Artística na Jamaica e nos Estados Unidos, ampliou o entendimento das identidades culturais de cada país e entre os dois países. Neste artigo, se sugere que o tempo viabiliza a profundidade de um relacionamento colaborativo entre países e tem um impacto significativo no aprendizado e no crescimento dos indivíduos envolvidos. A Faculdade Edna Manley de Artes Dramáticas e Visuais em Kingston, na Jamaica, é a principal faculdade de artes de língua inglesa no Caribe e mantém uma parceria de quinze anos com o Departamento de Educação Artística da Universidade do Estado de Ohio. Estudantes da Jamaica completaram seus doutorados na Universidade do Estado de Ohio desde 1980. Este relacionamento foi se transformado em uma parceria que levou ao desenvolvimento de um programa de mestrado on-line em Educação Artística para professores de arte na Jamaica e eventualmente a um programa de estudo no exterior para os estudantes da Universidade do Estado de Ohio viajarem para Kingston. Compartilhar o conhecimento entre estes dois países através de várias perspectivas socioculturais permitiu aos participantes complexificarem as noções a respeito de cada país e, portanto, criou oportunidades para refletirem sobre suas próprias identidades culturais, realidades e limitações como artistas e educadores de arte.
What can be learned about arts literacy through dance? A speculative essay
Authors: Andrews Kimber , Bastos Flavia
Published: April 2019

Neste ensaio visual, discutimos a Dança na Cidade, um curso que examina as múltiplas dimensões, contextos e propósitos da dança através de uma pedagogia inovadora. Com base em nossa pesquisa e prática como educadores de dança e artes visuais, desenvolvemos nosso curso e suas experiências de aprendizagem em torno de uma noção de alfabetização em dança, na qual interpretar e criar dança / movimento são considerados atos complementares, que ocorrem dentro de um contexto sociocultural. Nossa visão era desenvolver um curso que explorasse o amplo contexto da dança para criar uma oportunidade rara para os alunos se engajarem com uma forma de arte que costuma ser amplamente ignorada no ensino superior. Do nosso ponto de vista especulativo sobre a pedagogia da dança, demonstramos como a trajetória especulativa de cada aluno em nosso curso pode levar a imaginar e incorporar futuros e diferentes maneiras de conhecer a arte, a dança e o mundo.
Selfhood and Disability: Compulsive Creativity in the Global Digital Community
Authors: Wexler Alice
Published: April 2019

O surgimento do capital digital deu origem ao “capitalismo criacionista,” a partir do qual a economia criativa transformou as relações entre identidade, propriedade social, individualidade, trabalho e valor (DAVIS & BOELLSTROFF, 2016, p. 2107). De acordo com um conjunto substancial de informações, esses produtores criativos são predominantemente masculinos, brancos, heterossexuais e saudáveis. No entanto, a pesquisa de Davis e Boellstroff no Second Life (SL), uma plataforma global digital que oferece seus espetáculos mais inovadores à comunidade deficiente, demostrou que homens e mulheres com deficiência e “compulsivamente criativos” encontram no SL uma oportunidade para se envolver na economia criativa quando o emprego na vida real não é uma realidade. Este artigo explora os efeitos globais do SL na vida de pessoas com deficiências que passaram vários anos interagindo com avatares em comunidades virtuais que congregam pessoas com deficiências. Usarei uma lente crítica de estudos sobre deficiência que define a deficiência não apenas como um fenômeno social, mas também como uma realidade incorporada. Isto incluiria o meu corpo como uma entidade social em termos de posição e orientação no mundo, e como o “corpo político”, que significa os efeitos das estruturas institucionais que controlam, regulam e excluem corpos deficientes (MAYBEE, 2017). Portanto, o corpo do avatar em um espaço virtual será o principal local de exploração.
Dificultades de la adopción de niños en Colombia a partir de la jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional entre 2011 y 2016
Authors: Estrada-Jaramillo Lina Marcela , Arango-Orozco Beatriz María , Carrasquilla-Zuluaga Daniela , Mesa-González Angela María , Vergara-Tobón Carolina , Noreña-González Manuela , Tamayo-Monsalve Manuela , López-Lopera Daniela , Correa-Barros Julián Andrés
Published: April 2019

This article aims to identify the administrative and judicial difficulties in the adoption process in Colombia, from the analysis of the Constitutional Court's judgments during the years 2011 to 2016. Taking as a basis the socio-legal type research and using an analytical descriptive method based on the study of judgments, defined from questions oriented to the difficulties in the adoption process. This research identified the adoption as a mechanism oriented towards satisfying the best interests of children when the family does not guarantee the conditions for the realization and exercise of their rights. Finally, it showed that there is still a lack of precision and effectiveness in applying the regulations and principles set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Metodología para valoración financiera de PYMES colombianas utilizando flujos de efectivo
Authors: Tovar-Posso Mauricio , Muñoz-Martínez Ivonne Tatiana
Published: April 2019

En este artículo se diseña y desarrolla un modelo para valorar financieramente pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) colombianas, que se encuentren en marcha y no cotizen en Bolsa. Se utiliza la metodología de Flujos de Efectivo Descontados  que utiliza como datos de entrada los estados financieros históricos, como el Estado de la Situacion Financiera, el Estado de Resultados y el Flujo de Efectivo Libre, la inclusión de algunas variables macroeconómicas y una tasa de descuento apropiada, para poder estimar los valores presentes tanto de los Flujos de Efectivo Libres proyectados como del valor residual de la empresa, que se utilizan para determinar el Valor Financiero Total de una PYME, y se convierte en información clave para la toma de decisiones financieras ante una posible negociación de compra o venta.
The proof of the Perepechko’s conjecture concerning near-perfect matchings on Cm x Pn cylinders of odd order
Authors: Doroslovacki Rade , Djokic Jelena , Pantic Bojana , Bodroza-Pantic Olga
Published: April 2019

For all odd values of m, we prove that the sequence of the numbers of near-perfect matchings on Cm x P2n+1 cylinder with a vacancy on the boundary obeys the same recurrence relation as the sequence of the numbers of perfect matchings on Cm x P2n. Further more, we prove that for all odd values of m denominator of the generating function for the total number of the near-perfect matchings on Cm x P2n+1 graph is always the square of denominator of generating function for the sequence of the numbers of perfect matchings on Cm x P2n graph, as recently conjectured by Perepechko.
Application of the Kudryasov method with characteristic set algorithm to solve some partial differential equations in fluid mechanics
Authors: Tian Yi
Published: April 2019

In this paper, we pay attention the analytical method named, the Kudryashov method combined with characteristic set algorithm for finding the exact travelling solutions of two non-linear PDE in fluid mechanics, which named surface wave equation and the generalized Kuramoto-Sivashinsky equation. The solution procedure of the Kudryashov method can be reduced to solve a large system of algebraic equations, which is hard to solve, then we use characteristic set algorithm to solve this problem. The obtained results show that the Kudryashov method combined with characteristic set algorithm is effective.
The optimization of pressure controller for deep earth drilling
Authors: He Zhi , Chen Ling , Lu Tong , Xie Jing
Published: April 2019

Obtaining samples of deep in-situ conditions is first step to explore the mysteries of the earth requires. In view of the current problems of insufficient pressure maintaining capacity of the existing equipment, we independently developed the in-situ fidelity coring system and designed the osmotic pressure controller based on the geometry of square cover. The finite element method is used to analyze the pressure maintaining capacity of the pressure controller. It is found that it would produce large deformation and stress concentration when the pressure was applied on, resulting in low pressure maintaining capacity. Then the structural optimization schemes of conical sealing contact surfaces with 25?, 35?, 40?, and 45? apex angles and spherical sealing contact surface are proposed, and the spherical contact surface structure is found to be optimal. Finally, the material is optimized, and a higher strength material such as 45CrNiMoVA alloy is used. Based on the pressure controller with spherical contact surface, the pressure maintaining capacity increased to nearly 70 MPa. The research results obtained in this paper provide the basis for the development of the coring system, the deep exploration of the earth and the establishment of rock mechanics theory.
XRD vs Raman for InGaN/GaN Structures
Authors: BİLGİLİ Ahmet Kürşat , AKPINAR Ömer , ÖZTÜRK Mustafa Kemal , ÖZÇELİK Süleyman , ÖZBAY Ekmel
Published: April 2019

In this study, InGaN/GaN structures are grown by using Metal Organic
Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) technique. Some structural, optical and morphological
properties of InGaN/GaN structures are investigated in detail. For structural
analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), for optical, Raman and morphological, Atomic
Force Microscopy (AFM) measurement techniques are used. In XRD analysis both
samples presented hexagonal crystal structure. XRD peaks for these two samples
showed small differences dependent on growth conditions. Strain and stress
values are determined from XRD and they are compared with Raman results. In
Raman analysis, five different chemicals are determined in both samples. Raman
analysis results are in good accordance with XRD, growth conditions and AFM
images. In AFM images, there can be seen hills and holes and they are partly
homogeneous. There are also some white regions in AFM images. According to
Raman peak center data, these white regions are detected as white rust.
Influence of Bleaching and Aging Procedures on Color and Whiteness of Dental Composites
Authors: Della Bona A , Pecho OE , Ghinea R , Cardona JC , Paravina RD , Perez MM
Published: April 2019

Bleaching can cause perceptible color changes on resin-based composite (RBC) restorations that may not be stable with aging. The objective of this study was to evaluate color stability and whiteness variations of RBCs after bleaching and aging procedures. Discs (10 mm in diameter and 1 mm thick) of shades A2 and A3 were fabricated from two RBCs (Filtek Z250 and Filtek Z350 XT) and divided into three subgroups (for each composite and shade) (n=5) as follows: control (no bleaching), at-home bleaching, and in-office bleaching. All specimens underwent an accelerated artificial aging up to 450 KJ/m2 and 900 KJ/m2 in an aging chamber (Suntest XXL+). A spectroradiometer (SpectraScan PR-670) was used to obtain CIE L*a*b* coordinates. CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE00) and whiteness index for dentistry (WID) were used to evaluate color stability. Color and whiteness differences data were analyzed considering the 50:50% visual color difference thresholds (perceptibility [PT] and acceptability [AT]) and 50:50% whiteness thresholds (whiteness perceptibility [WPT] and whiteness acceptability [WAT]). Analysis of variance and Tukey tests (α=0.05) were used to statistically analyze the data. After bleaching, all specimens showed ΔE00 and ΔWID values below their corresponding acceptability thresholds (AT and WAT, respectively). After aging, L* and WID values decreased while b* values increased (p≤0.05), resulting in ΔE00 and ΔWID values above AT and WAT, respectively. Color changes after bleaching RBCs were clinically acceptable, while aging provoked clinically perceptible color changes.
Characterizing the Intrinsic Strength (Fatigue Threshold) of Natural Rubber/Butadiene Rubber Blends
Authors: Robertson Christopher G. , Stoček Radek , Kipscholl Christian , Mars William V.
Published: April 2019

Tires require rubber compounds capable of enduring more than 108 deformation cycles without developing cracks. One strategy for evaluating candidate compounds is to measure the intrinsic strength, which is also known as the fatigue threshold or endurance limit. The intrinsic strength is the residual strength remaining in the material after the strength-enhancing effects of energy dissipation in crack tip fields are removed. If loads stay always below the intrinsic strength (taking proper account of the possibility that the intrinsic strength may degrade with aging), then cracks cannot grow. Using the cutting protocol proposed originally by Lake and Yeoh, as implemented on a commercial intrinsic strength analyzer, the intrinsic strength is determined for a series of carbon black (CB) reinforced blends of natural rubber (NR) and butadiene rubber (BR) typical of tire applications. The intrinsic strength benefits of the blends over the neat NR and BR compounds are only observed after aging at temperatures in the range from 50 to 70 °C, thus providing fresh insights into the widespread durability success of CB-filled NR/BR blends in tire sidewall compounds and commercial truck tire treads.
Validación de la escala de sintomas somáticos (SSS-8) en pacientes de una zona rural en Ecuador
Authors: García Mercy , Tamami Ernestina , Rojas-Velasco Giovanni , Posso Carolina , Sánchez del Hierro Galo , Alvear-Durán Susana
Published: April 2019

Introducción.- Los síntomas somáticos causan malestar y afectan la calidad de  vida de los pacientes, incrementando la frecuencia del uso de los servicios de salud. En Ecuador no existe un instrumento validado que evalúe somatización. La escala Somatic Symtom Scale-8 (SSS-8), es un instrumento usado como medida de referencia en the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-V), para evaluar la carga de síntomas somáticos, validada en inglés y adaptada culturalmente a los idiomas alemán y japonés.

Objetivos.- En esta investigación el propósito fue validar la escala “Somatic Symptom Scale-8” y determinar sus propiedades métricas.

Métodos.- Investigación descriptiva y transversal en la que se realizó la validación de la herramienta clínica SSS-8 en 401 pacientes en la consulta externa del hospital Pedro Vicente Maldonado, desde mayo a julio de 2017. Para el análisis de datos se utilizaron los programas estadísticos SPSS versión 23, Latent gold y EpiDat 3.1.

Resultados.- El grupo mayoritario fue de 30 a 47 años, con ligero predominio del sexo masculino (con 52,6%) sobre el femenino (47,4%). El SSS-8 mostró adecuadas propiedades métricas (alfa de Cronbach de 0,73). Mediante este análisis se obtuvo que, los pacientes que respondieron: algo, bastante o muchísimo en las dimensiones sentirse cansado, dolor de cabeza, dolor de brazos y dolor de espalda; tenían un 99% de probabilidades de presentar somatización.

Conclusiones.- En este estudio, el SSS-8 demostró ser una herramienta útil para evaluar los síntomas somáticos en pacientes que acuden a consulta externa, ya que presentó buenas propiedades métricas: consistencia interna elevada, buena validez y una apropiada capacidad discriminativa.
Halaqah Sebagai Model Alternatif Pembentukan Karakter Siswa
Authors: Sudrajat Sudrajat
Published: April 2019

The empirical condition of character problem of young generation, especially among students, has become the main concern of Indonesia. Schools become a strategic place to seed good character and eliminate existing moral anomalies. Of the various programs and models of character education, student halaqah can be used as an alternative model. With various values of urgency and superiority, halaqah is considered effective for the formation of student character. This will be accomplished by sustained systematic management of halaqah covering program planning, team building, socialization, program implementation, guidance to evaluation and follow-up.
History as Rhetoric. Hayden White’s Version
Authors: Kuparashvili Mziya Dzhemalovna ,   Dostoevsky Omsk State University
Published: April 2019

Since the modern era, the ideas about the past have no longer been based on the facts instead of the language style being directly used by the chronicler and historian. In the second half of the twentieth century, such an approach to dealing with history fitted into a newfangled linguistic turn. Metanarrative that made history objective and scientific lost ground for scientific acceptability and intellectual appeal in the modern era. Therefore, modern history is described as unreliable (generally unclaimed quality) but deep rhetorical discourse representing the past through the creation of true images that can be best understood as metaphors of reality. The emotional tricks of sensitive mind by means of figurative language, shifts, and connotations are just an easy game with a fake (bogus) effect of meaning-making which pretends to be important and assumes no responsibility.
Government Policy on Child Wellness Holiday in the Republic of Buryatia at the Turn of the 1990s-2000s
Authors: Balakirev Aleksey Nikolaevich ,   Buryat State University
Published: April 2019

The evolution of leisure and health activities for children and adolescents is a social policy priority that makes the government take certain measures to maintain and provide further development of this sector. Children’s leisure and health activities have radically changed in line with transformations in Russian society. New economic hardships have required innovative approaches to addressing this issue. The research summarizes the modernization practices of the Republic of Buryatia in the field of child wellness holiday in a difficult period of the late 1990s – early 2000s. The author identifies the key challenges met by the government during reforms. The pivotal indicators of child wellness holiday are compared. The study investigates the coordination mechanisms of various ministries and departments for the enforcement of children’s right to leisure and recreation.
Outrageous Pluralism as an Entropy Growth Factor in the Historical Consciousness of Russian Society
Authors: Dorofeev Sergey Petrovich ,   Krasnodar Air Force Institute for Pilots
Published: April 2019

The study considers the negative impact of the Soros Foundation on the education system of the Russian Federation. The paper deals with the outrageous pluralism phenomenon characterized by multiple views provoking a gap in the historical tradition. The purpose of the information expansion supported by the Soros Foundation is to cause the entropy as a chaos and lack of understanding in Russian historical consciousness. The foundations of historical consciousness, ethnic identification, and hereditary involvement in the spiritual and material fundamentals of society are laid in childhood and adolescence. The education system aims to find out the forms and methods available to decrease the primary high entropy. Russian education system operates in accordance with the Federal Law on Education in the Russian Federation (No. 273-ФЗ dated December 29, 2012) and the Federal State Educational Standard. This helps to reduce entropy by establishing the relationship between the historical and real facts. If national priorities fade into oblivion, it leads to the deformation of the psyche and values. A citizen deprived of historical commonality with previous generations ceases to be a patriot.
The Image of The Foreign: Interpretations, Approaches, and Historical Examples of Its Perception
Authors: Krasilnikova Oksana Sergeevna ,   Kemerovo State University,   Kemerovo State Institute of Culture
Published: April 2019

The study reviews several approaches to dealing with the image of the foreign treated differently by Russian scientists. The author examines the theories of L.N. Gumilev, Yu.M. Lotman, V.I. Markov, and A.V. Pavlovskaya and presents the historical examples of perception of the foreign. The subject matter is of a debatable nature because of its multiple interpretations. The analysis of ethnological, semiotic, system-based, historical and gastronomic approaches allows one to reveal that researchers use different markers of the foreign: common language, culture, religion, behavioral pattern, value system, food tradition. The image of the foreign can be found in any culture. The conceptualization of this category makes it possible to analyze the challenges of intercultural communication. This is particularly important in the context of globalization that necessitates preserving the cultural identity.
A Retrospective Review of the Cultural Portrait of Omsk (Based on International Travel Notes)
Authors: Evmenova Larisa Nikolaevna ,   Siberian Federal University, Gryadunova Olga Vyacheslavna ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: April 2019

The paper considers Omsk, one of the largest Siberian and Russian cities, from the perspective of cultural studies. Such method as a cultural portrait is employed to conduct a comprehensive study of relevant urban issues. This method makes it possible to undertake a retrospective review of the regional center under discussion and revitalize the cultural image of the urban environment. The portrait is done on the basis of three works written by international explorers who have visited Omsk from the second half of the 18th century to the present. The diaries of German, American, and British travelers reflected their opinion about the city located at the confluence of the Om and Irtysh Rivers. Based on these works, the authors reveal the attractiveness of Omsk to international visitors, evaluate its cultural diversity, and trace its development. Besides, they identify the enormous potential of the city and the positive dynamics of its urban culture that provides opportunities for growth and development of the Siberian region in the future.
The Tragic History of Moscow Theological Academy in 1917-1919 in the Context of Church Renovationism
Authors: Zubanova Svetlana Gennadievna ,   Moscow Aviation Institute –  National Research University, Zazheko Aleksandr Anatolyevich ,   Moscow Theological Academy
Published: April 2019

The study focused on the historical events of Moscow Theological Academy which took place against the background of the state and church complex processes in 1917 and in the post-revolutionary period. The research analyzed the attitude of teachers and students to the 1917 Revolution and further modifications both in various spheres of public life and in the Academy’s everyday life. The paper discussed the strained and ambiguous relationship between the church and the secular authority, the church renovationism, the role of the Academy and Orthodoxy, fostering and preserving Russian values, cultural heritage, and traditions in the face of social and political upheavals and transformations. The study identified the repercussions of the events of 1917-1919 that had a strong impact on the activities of Moscow Theological Academy involved in nationwide changes and determined its future. The research was based on the materials of the Manuscripts Department of the Russian State Library, the Central State Archives of Moscow, and the first social and political newspaper of Sergiev Posad entitled Izvestia Rasporyaditelnogo Komiteta Sergieva Posada.
Regional Soviet Party Elite in the 1920s-1930s: from Deviation to Corruption and Further Repression (a Case of Kuban Region)
Authors: Chuprynnikov Sergey Alekseevich ,   Kuban State Technological University
Published: April 2019

The regional Soviet party elite emerged in Soviet Russia in the 1920s-1930s. Elites developed in Kuban region in the context of their deviant behavior followed by official misconduct and corruption. By the mid-1930s, regional elites were found guilty of malpractice that could be classified as a crime against people in the midst of a tense situation and a total mobilization of the country in the run-up to the war. Because of the intraparty strife and the Criminal Code of that time, malpractices stopped being criminal offenses and were regarded as political, anti-Soviet crimes followed by repression such as execution by firing squad. Repression affected innocent people who either worked with condemned regional elites or knew them. They fell into the category of accomplices and were exiled to the GULAG. At the same time, repression allowed Stalin’s elite to break down Trotsky project on world revolution and integration of the Soviet economy into the international capitalist economy and implement the project on socialism in a particular country that led to the political and ideological consolidation of the Soviet establishment. However, the elites could not abuse their authority, they had to work effectively and discharge their responsibilities according to the requirements of top officials.
MAKING IT GREEN: THE FOOD PACKAGING PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF YOUNG CONSUMERS
Authors: Shahrin Norsyamira , Abd Rahman Rabiatul Adawiyah , Zainol Noorliza , Salmi Noor Saliza , Abdul Wahab Mohd Faisal
Published: April 2019

Food handler still fails to play their part even when the government imposes “No Plastic Bag” campaign and a ban on polystyrene foam to pack foods. This research focuses on eco-friendly food packaging based on the perception and practice of young consumers, especially the undergraduates of Mara University of Technology Penang Campus (UiTMPP). Questionnaire was constructed and distributed to 315 respondents.  The collected data were analyzed with simple descriptive statistic of frequency, mean and standard deviation. Most of the respondents are aware on eco-friendlyfood packaging. They agreed that the university should propose some alternative to control and reduce non-biodegradable foods packaging.
CONNECTING FELDA COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR ELECTRIFICATION DURING FLOOD DISASTER: THE METHODOLOGY
Authors: Tun Jamil Siti Jamiah , Ahmad Nur Azfahani , Jasiman Jasrul Jamian
Published: April 2019

The Malaysian Electricity Supply Industry Outlook 2016 has highlighted that Malaysia’s electricity supply infrastructure is among the best in South East Asia. However, upon flood disaster, the national power supply is easily interrupted and electricity cannot be supplied efficiently to the people, especially for the locals in the rural areas. One of the significant groups affected during flood in the rural areas comes from the FELDA communities. These people are usually left vulnerable in a blackout during flood disaster. Therefore, it is significant to have alternative power supply that can be used as a supporting energy relief during the disaster. One of the potential alternatives energy that can supplement electricity during blackout upon flood disaster comes from solar energy. By using solar energy, electricity can be generated and stored ahead of time at the flood relief center. This flood relief strategies is supported by the National Security Council (KMN) and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development of Malaysia part of the national flood disaster blue print agenda. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the potential of using solar-generated electricity in helping the FELDA communities in the rural area in facing power disruption during flood disaster. The focus will be on presenting the overview of FELDA flood areas in Malaysia and provide discussion on the research methodology obtained to overcome the issue.
PERAK HERITAGE MOSQUES: EVALUATING THE DEFECTS OF BUILDING ELEMENTS
Authors: Alauddin Kartina , Fisal Ishak Mohd , Muhamad Wazir Muhammad Azim
Published: April 2019

This research attempts to investigate the type of defects of heritage mosque. The aim of this research was to investigate the defects of building elements of heritage mosque in Perak. The observation method was used to evaluate the defects of building elements in heritage mosques. Data were presented as descriptive analysis with the evidence of pictures, table, and graph. The result concluded that there are cracks, peeling paint, fungus and missing/broken parts most defects in building elements of heritage mosques. In conclusion, this work would be able to assist the government or mosques administration in preparing maintaining strategy of heritage mosques.
MOULD PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR LIBRARY BUILDINGS IN TROPICAL CLIMATE
Authors: Abdul Wahab Suriani Ngah , Hamid Md Yusof
Published: April 2019

This paper presents mould prevention strategies that should be applied in the library buildings. Library constructed in tropical climatic conditions must be moisture controlled from fungi or mould growth on any potential material. In order to identify the magnitude and the causes for mould growth, comprehensive research was carried out within three libraries in Malaysia universities. Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys's and fungal had been identified as a common mould growth found. Thus, the growth of mould on the building elements such as walls and floors carpets, books, air conditioning parts of the surrounding library areas will be inevitable unless prevention strategies applied.  Four strategies have been identified as possible mould prevention strategies in the library building.
MEASUREMENT MODEL OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Abdullah Saleh Alia , Haron Siti Norsazlina , Ahmad Nur Azfahani , Ali Nor Eeda
Published: April 2019

The increasing number of staff and students in Malaysian universities has led to consume energy excessively. The activities of the university's management to reduce the energy expenditure is critical, where critical success factors (CSFs) are the few issues that must be addressed as well as to ensure  the accomplishment of an organisation. Unfortunately, most Malaysian universities are lagging in determining the relationship of identifying CSFs for EM with KPIs towards a sustainable university. Therefore, this research focuses on critical success factors (CSFs) for energy management (EM) towards Malaysian sustainable university. This inquiry is broadened by taking a conceptual measurement model using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The assessment demonstrates that the construct of CSFs for EM which comprises of ‘Top Management Provision’, ‘Commitment from EM Team’, ‘Planned Maintenance Management’, ‘Consciousness’ and ‘Good Relationship among Stakeholders’ were maintained and some of the indicators relate to this construct were expelled. In conclusion, the findings obtained can assist the decision maker in the university to identify the areas that need improvement in order to increase the performance of EM. This study is very beneficial to all universities, especially universities in Malaysia which practice EM. The existing guidelines also can be improved so as to be more effective and able to be applied to all universities in Malaysia.
Formas de tratamiento y evaluación en español como recursos de toma de posturas en la co-construcción de reseñas de productos en YouTube
Authors: Parini Alejandro , Giammatteo Mabel
Published: April 2019

Los entornos de participación en línea se han convertido en espacios privilegiados por las oportunidades que ofrecen para desplegar diferentes puntos de vista e ideologías. YouTube, como sitio popular para ver videos y trabajar en red, constituye un nuevo espacio medial que invita tanto a la toma de posición individual como colaborativa de participantes que se reúnen virtualmente, para tratar un tópico particular, un asunto o suceso descripto visualmente y discutido textualmente mediante comentarios en español que se postean en el sitio. Esta dinámica interaccional da pie a una secuencia dialógica de comentarios o posteos a través de los cuales se formulan posicionamientos que adhieren o se contraponen a otros formulados anteriormente. A partir de estos planteos, este artículo aborda un estudio exploratorio de los posicionamientos individuales y colaborativos en los comentarios en español que hacen los participantes a reseñas de productos en línea. Específicamente, se hace foco en las fórmulas de tratamiento y en las manifestaciones de evaluación, como recursos lingüísticos que los participantes utilizan para adoptar y negociar posicionamientos en ambos niveles, interdiscursivo e intradiscursivo.
Aproximación metodológica al estudio de la variación lingüística en las interacciones digitales
Authors: De Benito Moreno Carlota , Estrada Arráez Ana
Published: April 2019

En este trabajo indagamos sobre el valor de distintos corpus del español en la red para el estudio de la variación lingüística. Para ello, comparamos los resultados del estudio de cinco fenómenos lingüísticos en dos corpus de comunicación mediada por ordenador (esTenTen, constituido por distintos tipos de textos en línea, y el corpus de tuits del proyecto Proyectando la variación lingüística de Internet). Los fenómenos lingüísticos estudiados son la elisión de la /d/ intervocálica, las formas de tratamiento en plural, el uso no referencial de ello, la pluralización de haber existencial y el uso coloquial del sufijo superlativo –érrimo. El análisis muestra que los macrocorpus compilados de forma automática sin distinguir al menos los géneros de la comunicación digital documentada pueden presentar elevadas cantidades de ruido estadístico y que, por favorecer los contextos monológicos, pueden ser problemáticos para la documentación de determinados fenómenos muy marcados (ya sea diatópica, diafásica o diastráticamente). Su mayor ventaja es la elevada cantidad de datos que ofrecen. Por el contrario, los corpus más controlados y que privilegian contextos más prominentemente dialógicos son preferibles para el estudio de las variables lingüísticas propias de la inmediatez comunicativa, a pesar de que resultan más difíciles de compilar y consultar.
PENGUATAN KAPASITAS KEWIRAUSAHAAN PETANI MUDA HORTIKULTURA SKALA KECIL DI KECAMATAN PARONGPONG, KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: Mukti Gema Wibawa , Sadeli Agriani Hermita , Kusno Kuswarini
Published: April 2019

Pertanian adalah sektor usaha yang sangat bergengsi, karena sangat berperan dalam menyediakan bahan pangan bagi umat manusia. Namun rupanya hal ini tidak secara otomatis menarik perhatian masyarakat terutama generasi usia muda untuk menekuni bidang usaha pertanian. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memperkuat kapasitas kewirausahaan petani muda hortikultura skala kecil di Kecamatan Parongpong, Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah proses partisipatif mulai dari awal sampai akhir kegiatan. Tim Pengabdian dalam proses ini menjadi fasilitator yang mempertemukan antara praktisi, aparat desa yang terkait dengan kelompok petani muda.  Melalui kegiatan ini, diperoleh hasil bahwa petani muda memiliki ketertarikan untuk mencoba sesuatu yang baru dalam kegiatan usahatani nya, tentunya yang dapat memberikan tambahan pendapatan bagi mereka. Berbeda dengan petani pada umumnya yang lebih memilih cara yang telah biasa mereka lakukan, petani muda cenderung lebih berani mengambil risiko dalam menjalankan usahanya. Hal ini membuat kegiatan pelatihan dan fasilitasi menjadi lebih dinamis, mereka lebih aktif untuk mempelajari manajemen usaha agar bisa mereka terapkan dalam usaha mereka.
ENLACES, CRES y Regionalidad: algunas aproximaciones sobre la integración de los campos de Educación Superior en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Neves de Azevedo Mário Luiz
Published: April 2019

Este artículo analiza la formación de ENLACES (Espacio de Encuentro Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Educación Superior), previsto en la Declaración de la Conferencia Regional sobre Educación Superior en América Latina y el Caribe - CRES 2008. El artículo también trata sobre regionalismo, regionalización y regionalidad. Para esto, metodológicamente, se utilizan teorías críticas de enfoque, como la Teoría de los Campos Sociales de Pierre Bourdieu, el Nuevo Regionalismo de Björn Hettne, Frederik Söderbaum y Tanja A. Börzel, y la Economía Política Cultural (CPE), especialmente de Roger Dale y Susan Robertson.
Reforma, peronismo y universidad obrera: un análisis comparativo en torno a dos modelos universitarios
Authors: Koc Muñoz Álvaro Sebastián
Published: April 2019

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo exponer el modelo universitario iniciado por la reforma de 1918 en contraposición al modelo universitario presentado por el peronismo, buscando establecer puntos de continuidad y ruptura. Para ello, se presentarán los antecedentes de la reforma universitaria, la crisis política e institucional que sufrió el reformismo a partir de la Revolución de junio de 1943 y la conformación de una nueva universidad durante el primer y segundo gobierno de Perón (Universidad Obrera Nacional), buscando establecer puntos de comparación entre esta casa de altos estudios y el modelo institucional configurado a principios de siglo. Asimismo, esta tarea será realizada mediante una exposición bibliográfica sobre los modelos anteriormente mencionados. En este sentido, se buscará realizar un análisis comparativo en torno a cómo la propuesta de la UON se asemeja o se diferencia del modelo universitario constituido por la reforma de 1918 y de esta manera tratar de establecer si el peronismo buscó construir su propio modelo universitario y en qué habría consistido el mismo.
Las universidades del conurbano bonaerense: influencias y contexto
Authors: Otero Analía , Corica Agustina , Merbilhaá Jimena
Published: April 2019

En las últimas décadas el Gran Buenos Aires (GBA) fue un escenario privilegiado para la creación de nuevas universidades. Sin embargo, la ampliación del mapa universitario en el territorio más poblado del país se dio bajo signos políticos, económicos y sociales distintos, que orientaron las políticas universitarias en sintonía con el clima de época durante los períodos 1989-1999 y 2004-2015. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar un aporte a la comprensión de las influencias contextuales y gubernamentales a las que fueron expuestas las universidades públicas en los distintos periodos. Es nuestra hipótesis central que luego de la puesta en crisis y agotamiento del modelo económico de los años noventa, la creación de las nuevas universidades a principios de siglo, surge en un contexto de resignificación en su relación con el territorio y sus habitantes, mostrando cambios y continuidades en relación con sus pares precedentes.
Manual de zonceras educativas: Narodowski y una lectura jauretchiana de la educación
Authors: Chendo Mariana
Published: April 2019

El presente trabajo propone una lectura del análisis del proceso de privatización de la educación argentina realizado por Narodowski en su texto El colapso de la educación (2018) desde dos ejes hermenéuticos del pensamiento de Arturo Jauretche: la zoncera y el medio pelo. En tal sentido, realizaremos un movimiento en cuatro pasos: una presentación de la zoncera como sistema, junto con el ejercicio de la sospecha como método; la aplicación de la zoncera al proceso de privatización educativo descripto por Narodowski; la aplicación del medio pelo a la función del sector medio en dicho proceso; el desarrollo de la hipótesis de Narodowski de una política de Estado como lógica subyacente a las zonceras. En la mirada de ambos autores, intentaremos dar cuenta del concepto de lo público.
Jornada “Enseñar matemáticas en aulas que incluyen alumnos con y sin discapacidad”. 24 de Noviembre de 2018. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación. Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Authors: Dibene Lucia , Falco Luciana
Published: April 2019

El día 24 de Noviembre del 2018 tuvo lugar, en la Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, la jornada Enseñar matemáticas en aulas que incluyen alumnos con y sin discapacidad. Dicho encuentro se enmarca dentro de las acciones desplegadas desde el Proyecto Promocional de Investigación y Desarrollo (PPID) denominado: Aportes de la Didáctica de la Matemática para el estudio de la inclusión de personas con discapacidad en escuelas comunes (H025, 2017-2018).
Deterministic chaos in pendulum systems with delay
Authors: Shvets Aleksandr , Makaseyev Alexander
Published: April 2019

Dynamic system "pendulum - source of limited excitation" with taking into account the various factors of delay is considered. Mathematical model of the system is a system of ordinary differential equations with delay. Three approaches are suggested that allow to reduce the mathematical model of the system to systems of differential equations, into which various factors of delay enter as some parameters. Genesis of deterministic chaos is studied in detail. Maps of dynamic regimes, phase-portraits of attractors of systems, phase-parametric characteristics and Lyapunov characteristic exponents are constructed and analyzed. The scenarios of transition from steady-state regular regimes to chaotic ones are identified. It is shown, that in some cases the delay is the main reason of origination of chaos in the system "pendulum - source of limited excitation".
Telephone Interpreting in Home Postpartum Care of Allophone Migrant Women by Midwives / Telefondolmetschen in der geburtshilflichen Nachbetreuung von fremdsprachigen Migrantinnen durch Hebammen zu Hause
Authors: Ikhilor Paola Origlia , Brändle Tabea , Pulver Salome , Kurth Elisabeth
Published: April 2019

Perinatal health disadvantage of migrants is exacerbated in presence of language barriers. Interpreting has the potential to optimize both, communication and outcome of mother and child. In Switzerland, a regional midwifery network provides access to telephone interpreting services although it is not remunerated by health insurances, and thus, is often impeded. This study examined usefulness, areas of use and difficulties of telephone interpreting in home postpartum care by midwives.

Data was collected between September 2013 and March 2016 by midwives of the network. The questionnaire contained multiplechoice questions, a visual analogue scale and free-text fields.

46 questionnaires were evaluated. 10 out of 29 specially trained midwives exerted the service. Telephone interpreting was primarily used to record women’s concerns and provide information. The main topics were the somatic health of mother and child, breastfeeding, and more rarely psychosocial issues and information on care provision. Achieved understanding, increased women’s satisfaction and improved health competence were the perceived advantages in using the service. Difficulties, especially with the extra time needed for the consultation, insufficient telephone connection and professionality of the telephone interpreter, were stated less often. Overall, the midwives estimated the benefits of telephone interpreting for the quality of care with 7.4 out of 10 possible points.

Although telephone interpreting improved the quality of care, midwives did infrequently use it. Specific training and video interpreting have the potential to increase the quality of the interpreted conversations and to minimize possible hurdles. Psychosocial issues should be addressed more intensively.
Possible Involvement of Human Herpesvirus-6 U83 Gene Expression in Autoimmune Thyroiditis Development
Authors: Sultanova Alina , Čistjakovs Maksims , Sokolovska Lība , Cunskis Egils , Murovska Modra
Published: April 2019

Viral infections have been frequently cited as important environmental factors implicated in autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) development, although no specific virus has yet been conclusively associated with the disease. Some evidence implicates human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) in this disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the HHV-6 U83 gene expression in autoimmune thyroiditis development. Fifty-one patients with AIT following thyroidectomy and a control group of 30 autopsied subjects without thyroid pathologies for comparing virology results and 30 healthy blood donors for comparing serology results were enrolled in this study. HHV-6 U83 gene expression was determined using nested PCR with complementary DNA as the template acquired from thyroid gland extracted RNA. Plasma samples of AIT patients and blood donors were tested for IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, sTNF-RII and IL-1beta levels by ELISA. Virology results were compared with pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels to determine possible interaction of HHV-6 with host immune response. HHV-6 U83 gene expression was found only in 24% (12/49) of AIT patient thyroid gland tissue samples and in none of the control group individuals, showing possible involvement of this gene in AIT development. However, no interaction between HHV-6 and changes in cytokine levels was found.
Diagnostics and Treatment of Neonatal Necrotising Enterocolitis in Latvia
Authors: Meldere Ilze , Rucka Liene , Smilga Santa , Ābola Zane , Pētersons Aigars
Published: April 2019

Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity, mortality and surgical emergencies. As the survival rate of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants is rising, so is the risk of NEC. The aim of this study was to compare diagnostics parameters like clinical and radiological findings and laboratory indicators and the treatment and outcome of NEC patients from 2000 till 2007 (Group 1) and from 2008 till 2016 (Group 2) treated in Neonatology Clinic (NC) of Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH). In the rectrospective study, 277 newborns were divided among Group I and Group II – 105 and 172 patients, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences between both study groups in mean gestational age and birth weight. In both groups the first signs of NEC appeared on average eight days after birth. Differences in the diagnostic method used in both groups were not statistically significant; specific radiological findings were seen in approximately 1/3 of the cases. There were statistically significant differences in the management of NEC and patient mortality. Conservative therapy was applied in 70.0% of patients in both study groups. Over time, peritoneal drainage (PPD) as the sole surgical treatment decreased by 6.4%, but PPD with following enterostomy decreased by 8.9%. In Group 2 mortality of NEC patients decreased by 17.4%. Mortality among surgically treated NEC patients decreased as well, by 9.0%.
Influence of Antibiotic-Impregnated Biomaterials on Inflammatory Cytokines
Authors: Skadiņš Ingus , Kroiča Juta , Salma Ilze , Reinis Aigars , Sokolova Marina , Rostoka Dagnija
Published: April 2019

Local antibiotic therapy has several advantages over systemic antibiotic treatment. Using antibiotics in local biomaterial systems can reduce the number of microorganisms that can adhere to implanted biomaterials. In this in vitro study, antibacterial properties of hydroxyapatite biomaterials impregnated with antibiotics and biodegradable polymers were examined. The antibacterial efficiency of hydroxyapatite biomaterials impregnated with antibiotics and biodegradable polymers against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was studied by evaluating the expression of inflammatory cytokines (Interleukin-10 (IL-10), -defensin-2 and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF- )) in tissue surrounding implanted biomaterials in vivo. The results of this study demonstrated that hydroxyapatite biomaterials impregnated with antibiotics and biodegradable polymers had a prolonged antibacterial effect in comparison to biomaterials without biodegradable polymers. Surrounding tissue displayed higher levels of inflammatory cytokines when implanted biomaterials had not been previously impregnated with antibiotics.