bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The possibility of using representative actions to pursue claims resulting from the Dieselgate scandal – the future of redress for infringements of collective consumer interests
Authors: Urbanek Anna
Published: February 2021

Since the disclosure of unethical and illegal solutions used by Volkswagen A.G. during exhaust emission tests in many countries, proceedings are underway to impose an appropriate penalty on the company and to compensate the victims. On a global scale, the USA, Australia, South Korea and Canada can be mentioned. The European Union is not standing still. Until mid-February 2020, national courts and administrative bodies imposed various types of sanctions in Spain, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria and Poland, among others. However, although the Volkswagen case is an infringement of collective consumer interests on a pan-European scale, Member States are resolving the problem through internal proceedings. Does this ensure effective and adequate compensation of affected consumers? The increase in protection would ensure, among other things, that there is a valid injunction for adequate compensation and that the proceedings are international in nature. The paper aims to show how the representative actions mechanism proposed in the “New Deal for Consumers” package could affect the effectiveness of decisions taken in the Volkswagen case by Member States’ competent authorities.
Numerical modal analysis of a 850 KW wind turbine steel tower
Authors: Ferroudji Fateh
Published: February 2021

The study deals with the numerical analysis aspects that are necessary for identifying of modal parameters of the tower structure as the most important part of the horizontal axis wind turbine, which are basic for the dynamic response analysis. In the present study, the modal behavior of an actual 55-m-high steel tower of 850 KW wind turbine (GAMESA G52/850 model) is investigated by using three-dimensional (3D) Finite Element (FE) method. The model was used to identify natural frequencies, their corresponding mode shapes and mass participation ratios, and the suggestions to avoid resonance for tower structure under the action wind. The results indicate that there is a very good agreement with the fundamental vibration theory of Euler-Bernoulli beam with lamped masse in bending vibration modes. When the rotor of the wind turbine runs at the speed of less than or equal to 25.9 rpm it will not have resonant problems (stiff–stiff tower design). Furthermore, in case the rotor runs at the speed of between 25.9 and 30.8 rpm, the adequate controller is necessary in order to avoid the corresponding resonant susceptible area of the tower structure (soft–stiff tower design).
Assessing ICD-11 gaming disorder in adolescent gamers by parental ratings: Development and validation of the Gaming Disorder Scale for Parents (GADIS-P)
Authors: Paschke Kerstin , Austermann Maria Isabella , Thomasius Rainer
Published: February 2021

Background and aims

The addiction to digital games is associated with substantial impairments in daily functioning and adolescents are particularly at risk. Screening instruments for the new ICD-11 diagnosis Gaming Disorder (GD) are rare and only include self-ratings thus far. Since adolescents' insight might be limited due to young age or symptom denial, external ratings are essential. We therefore aimed to develop and validate the Gaming Disorder Scale for Parents (GADIS-P) in a representative sample of parents and young gamers.

Methods

GADIS-P was developed as an adaptation of a recently published self-rating scale. It was validated in 800 parents and their frequently gaming children between 10 and 17 years with standardized questionnaires in an online survey. Item structure was investigated by confirmatory factorial analysis. Gaming time, pathological gaming according to DSM-5, emotional dysregulation, and academic performance were used to derive criterion validity. Accordance with self-ratings was determined. ROC-Analyses were computed to determine cut-off values.

Results

A presumed two-factorial structure of GADIS-P could be confirmed describing cognitive-behavioral symptoms and negative consequences. The instrument showed good to excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.89–0.92, McDonald's ω = 0.92–0.95) and criterion validity with moderate to strong correlations regarding gaming behavior (r/ϱ = 0.35–0.76), excellent discriminatory power, and moderate accordance with the adolescents' self-ratings (kappa = 0.47–0.58).

Discussion and conclusions

As the first successfully validated tool for the assessment of ICD-11 GD in adolescents by parental judgment, GADIS-P can make an important contribution to reliable GD screening in clinical and research settings.
Messages, Texts, and Rhetorical Detachment in Contemporary Mahri Poetry
Authors: Liebhaber Samuel
Published: February 2021

Despite its geographical and linguistic proximity to the Arabic language, the Mahri (or Mehri) language (ISO 639-3: gdq) of Eastern Yemen and Western Oman has remained a non-written language into the present era. While older generations of Mahri speakers never considered the prospect of a written idiom for their language, recent years have witnessed efforts to compose and circulate texts in the Mahri language. These circumstances have yielded a poetic praxis that traverses the domains of orality and literacy; they also enable us to identify lexical and syntactic characteristics that betoken where in the shifting terrain of oral and literary composition a poetic work occurs. I will examine the appearance of one such lexical and structural motif – the dispatched messenger – in a recently composed collection of Mahri language poetry, The Dīwān of Ḥājj Dākōn (2011). Embarking from the notion of textual autonomy developed by Chafe, Olson, and Tannen, I argue that the sudden appearance of the messenger motif in Ḥājj Dākōn’s poetic collection is a by-product of his adoption of a written practice. In this way, we can establish that a stance of rhetorical detachment is a hallmark feature of an emergent written practice, even at its earliest stages.
Stability of Tracking the Delay of Phase-shift Keyed Signals with Spectrum Expanding in Synchronization Systems of Radio Engineering Systems
Authors: Maltsev Georgy , Evteev Andrey
Published: February 2021

The issues of ensuring the stability of delay tracking in synchronization systems of radio engineering systems when receiving phase-shift keyed signals with spectrum expansion based on pseudorandom sequences are considered. When working with moving objects, the delay of the received signal continuously changes, synchronization errors occur, and the quality of signal reception largely depends on the stability of the tracking scheme for the delay, characterized by the probability of tracking failure. Delay tracking is usually considered as the main task of the synchronization system of the considered radio systems with phase-manipulated signals with spectrum expansion based on pseudo-random sequences.

The effect of synchronization errors when tracking the delay of a received phase-shift keyed signal with a spectrum extension based on pseudorandom sequences on the probability of tracking failure is studied. The calculation method is used to obtain families of dependences of the probability of tracking failure on the values of random and systematic components of the delay tracking error, normalized to the capture band of the time discriminator of the delay tracking scheme for various combinations of these parameters. The areas of weak and strong influence of the value of tracking errors over the delay of the received signal on the probability of tracking failure are determined. The nature of impact of random and systematic components of tracking error on the probability of failure of tracking was analyzed and it was found that in the General case is the ambiguity of normalized mean square of tracking error as the optimization criterion while minimizing the likelihood of tracking loss.

Calculations performed for a wide range of changes in the normalized delay tracking errors show that to ensure a given quality of signal reception in a radio system with phase-shift keyed signals with spectrum expansion based on pseudorandom sequences, a joint choice of parameters of the delay tracking system that determine the value of random and systematic components of the tracking error is necessary. The results obtained can be used to analyze the characteristics of synchronization systems that monitor the parameters of received signals with a spectrum extension, and to justify the technical solutions of the synchronization system that provide the required quality of signal reception in information and measurement of radio-electronic systems.
Neoliberal stratification: The confounding effect of the school poverty quintile ranking system in South Africa
Authors: Maistry Suriamurthee Moonsamy , Africa Ian Edward
Published: February 2021

The South African school education landscape is distinctly uneven as it relates to school financing. The state’s attempt at differentiated funding via the quintile system is vaunted as an initiative to address the needs of poor schools. It parades as a commitment to a redress agenda. Since implementation, the socioeconomic demography has changed significantly for many schools. Some have experienced an exodus of fee-paying learners and an increase in poor learners residing in newly established informal settlements. There is limited understanding of the extent of the financial crises that these schools face. In this article we examine the financial management struggles of schools from low socioeconomic contexts. Eight schools in the Greater Durban area were purposively sampled and a series of in-depth interviews were conducted with school principals. The study revealed that principals were involved in constant struggles to manage their schools in the context of dire financial constraints. The advent of outsourcing of procurement is a distinct neoliberal move that relegates previously state functions to the ambit of the market. Profit-driven procurement agents systematically drain the public purse as they wilfully render services and supplies incommensurate with the charges they levy.
A INFORMAÇÃO RETIDA PELO PACIENTE: ESTUDO EM UM HOSPITAL ESCOLA
Authors: Cataldo Neto Alfredo , Bôas Patrícia Fuhro Vilas , Martins Fernando Paula , Bridi Luciana de Oliveira , Martinho Maurício Möller , Amaral Paula Carolina Veiga Do , Machado Rita de Cássia Alam
Published: February 2021

Resumo: O estudo avalia a informação retida pelo paciente no Hospital São Lucas/PUC RS - Porto Alegre. Dos entrevistados, 80,80% sabem qual parte do corpo é afetada; 66,90%, o nome da doença; 48,70%, o nome do médico; 45,20%, afina/idade dos medicamentos; 34,70%, o nome desses; e 20,80%, a causa da doença. Quanto ao atendimento, os pacientes classificaram-no como ótimo (50,4%), bom (43,5%), razoável (4,3%) e ruim (17%). A única variável sócio- demográfica a influenciar o nível de informação/e o grau de instrução atribuída a uma melhor compreensão, a uma melhor informação aos pacientes de nível cultural mais elevado ou a ambas. A diferença entre grau de satisfação, alto e porcentual de informação retida baixo é discutida pelos autores. Citam-se os aspectos médico-legais da informação e são feitas recomendações na tentativa de aumentar a retenção da informação prestada, melhorando com isso a qualidade da relação médico-paciente.
Evaluation of rheological models for concrete submitted to alkali-aggregate reaction based on numerical analysis of damping - free expansion
Authors: Cavalcanti Marlon de Barros , Torres Sandro Marden , Lima Filho Marçal Rosas Florentino , Santos Alexsandro José Virgínio dos
Published: February 2021

Abstract The Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) phenomenon in concrete structures is perceived via expansion and cracking, swelling of gel like material, causing damage and disruption in structural elements. Despite extensive standardization, AAR cases are still persistently occurring worldwide. The literature on susceptibility of concrete to AAR reported examples of false negative and positive results. Hence, long-term prediction is a problem still posing great challenge to engineers. The severity of AAR on the structural integrity can be mostly elucidated by the assessment of the historic of elastic properties. There is consensus that AAR causes decrease in the load capacity concrete, reflected by reduction of elasticity modulus due damage progresses. Non-destructive techniques are often used as first approach, as they can provide relatively fast assessment in situ as well as in large structural elements. Its data interpretation carries certain degree of complexity due intrinsic characteristic of many of these methods. This is the case of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV), which have been considered to present several limitations for such purpose. This paper deals the potential use of the Longitudinal Resonance Frequency (LRF) method as tool to evaluate the elastic historic of AAR prone elements. The LRF possesses higher energy than UPV. Also, using modulation of frequency in input signal combined the test geometry, the LRF allow application to larger samples as well as to extract complementary information alongside the dynamic elastic modulus. This way, the LRF was applied to study concrete beams tested under controlled conditions for about 1.5 year. The independent variables to the tests are: time, frequency, aggregate type, cement content, alkali content and water to cement ratio. The dependent variables are: damping, loss factor and elasticity modulus. The analysis associate damage with vibration damping, confirming reduction of elasticity through damage with experimental validation and prediction of AAR under rheological model.
Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using carbonised banana and orange peels
Authors: Prasetyaningtyas Rizki I , Putri Saskia A , Moazeni Faegheh K , Mendes Joao Paulo Pera , Clark Shirley E
Published: February 2021

This research demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions using waste banana and orange peels. The fruit peels are carbonised, without the addition of chemical substances, to enhance their adsorption capacities. The adsorption capacities are studied in aquatic solutions containing individual and combined metal ions of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn). The selectivity of the adsorbents towards these metal ions is also exhibited. The results show that both fruit peels exhibit a better selectivity towards zinc ions, followed by copper and then hexavalent chromium. The effects of operational conditions, including pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time and concentration of metal ions, on the removal efficiency and uptake capacity of the carbonised fruit peels are investigated. The optimal adsorption for both adsorbents occurs within 30 min of exposure and at an adsorbent dose of 0.5 g. Additionally, the adsorption kinetics and isotherms, including pseudo-second-order, Langmuir and Freundlich, are modelled for the obtained data.
Independent Components Analysis “Artifact Correction” Distorts EEG Phase in Artifact Free Segments
Authors: RW Thatcher , E Palmero-Soler , DM North , G Otte
Published: February 2021

EEG artifact is defined as any electrical potential that is not produced by the brain, e.g., eye movement or head movement or muscle, 50 Hz-60 Hz line noise, etc. The most commonly used method of artifact elimination from an EEG recording is to delete the parts of the EEG recording that contain artifact and thereby leave the artifact free parts of the recording unchanged. Recently, Independent Components Analysis (ICA) has been used to decompose the original EEG into a set of components and then subjectively identify components that statistically load on one or more Independent Components (ICs) and using a smaller set of ICs then replace the original EEG recording with a different time series referred to as the ICA replacement or ICA-R. The purpose of this study is to mathematically and empirically test the distortion of the artifact free parts of the EEG when using ICA-R to replace the entire EEG digital record. The results of Joint-Time-Frequency-Analysis (JTFA) and the FFT spectral analyses demonstrated that ICA-Replacement of the original EEG produced phase distortions at each and every time point of the recording between all channel pairs. In contrast, the standard method of deleting the segments of an EEG recording that contain artifact did not distort the artifact free segments of the EEG recording. Conclusions are that ICA Replacement (ICA-R) is a severe distortion of the phase differences and time differences of the electrophysiology of the human scalp recorded Electroencephalogram (EEG) and invalidates all subsequent analyses that rely upon the imaginary part of the crossspectrum including scalp coherence, phase and network analyses that are dependent on the physics of electrical and magnetic fields.
Основная семья: предыстория и перспективы
Authors: Елисеева Ирина Ильинична
Published: February 2021

Рассматривается траектория изменений в составе и величине российской семьи в советский период: переход от преобладания сложной семьи к преобладанию простой семьи, от многодетности к малодетности. Акцентируется воздействие государства на российскую семью через законодательство. Выделяется переход от политики расшатывания семейного уклада в 1918-1920 гг. к формированию имиджа семьи как «основной ячейки общества», вступления в брак как государственного деяния. Подчеркивается воздействие законодательства на репродуктивное поведение, прежде всего незамужних женщин, оказавшихся в ловушке традиционной морали. Отмечается существенное влияние половых диспропорций на брачность после Великой отечественной войны. Развитие российской семьи связывается с жилищными условиями и формированием рынка жилья. Среди нуклеарных семей выделяется семья «родители-дети», которая интерпретируется как основная семья с позиций демографического и социального воспроизводства, непосредственности контактов двух поколений. Подчеркивается равноправность признаков основной семьи: наличие гетерогенной брачной пары и несовершеннолетних детей. По данным Комплексного обследования уровня жизни населения 2018 г. показано, что брачные пары без детей имеют большую долю в выборочной семейной структуре, нежели брачные пары с детьми. Так что семьи, трактуемые как основные с позиций репродуктивного потенциала, оказываются неосновными по своей представительности.

Возрастает разнообразие семей, основные семьи трансформируются, приобретая новые характеристики, не свойственные традиционным признакам семьи; трансформация затрагивает также характер супружеских и внутрисемейных отношений. Отмечаются узкие места отечественной статистики, затрудняющие анализ брачно-семейных отношений. Делается вывод об амбивалентности современного российского общества, нелинейности процесса модернизации семьи, включающего возвратные тенденции.
Neovasküler Glokomda İntravitreal Bevacizumabın Etkinliği ve Güvenilirliği
Authors: ÇOMÇALI Sebile , ÖNEN Mehmet , EVREN KEMER Özlem , YAZAR Zeliha
Published: February 2021

Amaç: Neovasküler Glokomlu olgularda intravitreal bevacizumabın etkinliğini ve güvenilirliğini değerlendirmektir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Kliniğimizde neovasküler glokom tanısıyla intravitreal bevacizumab uygulanan ve en az 4 ay takip edilen 20 hastanın 23 gözü retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Enjeksiyon öncesinde ve sonrasında ön segment renkli resim ve ön segment floresein anjiyografi çekilerek karşılaştırıldı. Enjeksiyon öncesinde maksimum antiglokomatöz medikal tedavi verilen hastalara intravitreal 1,25 mg / 0,05 ml bevacizumab uygulandı. Hastalar enjeksiyon sonrası birinci gün, birinci hafta, birinci ayda ve sonrasında aylık kontroller ile takip edildi.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya alınan 20 hastanın 8’i kadın, 12’si erkekti. Ortalama yaş 65,13+12,31 (24-87 ) yıldı. Ortalama takip süresi 7,44+ 2.99 ( 4-10 ) aydı. Enjeksiyon öncesinde 13 (%56,52) göze panretinal fotokoagulasyon (PRP), 2 (%8,69) göze siklokrioterapi, 1 (%4,34) göze postekvatoryal krioterapi uygulandı. Tüm hastalarda bir ya da iki enjeksiyon sonrasında 24 saat içinde iris ve açı neovaskülarizasyonunda belirgin gerileme tespit edildi .İki (%8,69) gözde 1. haftada, 8 (%34,78) gözde 4-6 hafta içinde olmak üzere 10 (% 43,47 ) gözde tamamen kayboldu.
Sonuç: İntravitreal bevacizumab enjeksiyonu ön segment neovaskülarizasyonunu geriletmek için etkili bir yöntemdir. Ancak panretinal fotokoagülasyon gibi VEGF salınımı kalıcı olarak inhibe eden yöntemler de tedaviye mutlaka eklenmelidir.
SFL in Solomon Islands: A Framework for Improving Literacy Practices in Primary School
Authors: Quinn Marie
Published: February 2021

Assessing and reforming classroom literacy has become a preoccupation of nations worldwide, not the least in the Pacific where countries are often working toward literacy in English within multilingual contexts. In Solomon Islands, in 2013, the poor results in regional and local literacy testing precipitated a review of how the English language was taught in primary schools across this multilingual nation. In the subsequent reform of classroom literacy materials and associated training for teachers, a principled approach was taken using a Systemic Functional Linguistics framework. Such an approach uses a model of language instruction based on language strata together with explicit teaching within a learning cycle to support reading and writing. This article describes how such principles from sfl were embedded into new teaching materials for the early years of primary school and the accompanying training for teachers and principals that took place from 2014–2016. The work offers a potential model of reform for other settings where the development of literacy in a non-community language is critical to students’ success in schooling.
PROBLEM OF TEACHER'S SELF-EDUCATION IN THE PEDAGOGICAL HERITAGE OF Ya. CHEPIHA
Authors: Kuzmenko N.
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the scientific and practical analysis of the pedagogical heritage of Ukrainian teacher Yakov Chepiha with the aim of actualization for modern education. Ya. Chepiha was author of textbooks and manuals for primary school, and he had project for national school, a number of articles on the activities of the school, and teachers. The article analyzed pedagogical activity and pedagogical ideas of the famous Ukrainian teacher Ya. Chepiha. The article of the scientist "self-Education of the teacher" (1913), in which the author in depth described the qualities that should form teacher of Ukrainian school: reasoning, justice, patience, love for children, national understanding of child and the national self-education of the teacher, was conscious to thorough study. Relevance of the scientist's ideas for the modern Ukrainian school have been determined.
INFLUENCE OF Aspergillus oryzae FERMENTED SOYBEAN MEAL ON PLASMA CHOLESTEROL AND BILE ACID LEVELS IN HYBRID TILAPIA AND POMPANO FISH
Authors: Nguyen Phuc Hung , Nguyen Phuong Anh
Published: February 2021

Fermentation has been suggested as an economical and effective method to eliminate anti-nutritional factors and improve the nutritional value of Defatted soybean meal (SBM). The present study aimed to examine the effects of Aspergillus oryzae fermented SBM (FSBM) on plasma cholesterol and bile acid levels in hybrid tilapia and pompano. Two isonitrogenous and isoenergetic experimental diets for each fish species were formulated with SBM and FSBM as main ingredients. The diets were denoted as SBMD (SBM-based diet) and FSBMD (FSBM-based diet). Thirty juvenile hybrid tilapia (initial body weight 55 g) and eighteen juvenile pompanos (initial body weight 61 g) were allocated to each of the 4 concrete tanks (1500-L holding capacity) and each of the 4 circular polyvinyl chloride tanks (500-L holding capacity), respectively, resulting in two replicate tanks per dietary treatment for each fish species. For 4 weeks, the fish were handfed the experimental diets to apparent satiation twice daily. The results showed that feeding FSBMD tended to increase plasma total cholesterol level, gallbladdersomatic index, anterior intestinal total bile acid level, and posterior\anterior intestinal total bile acid reduction rate compared to SBMD in both hybrid tilapia and pompano. The differences in these parameters between FSBMD and SBMD dietary groups were significant in hybrid tilapia (P < 0.05), while no significant differences were found between pompano fed FSBMD and SBMD. These results indicated that fermentation of SBM with A. oryzae could effectively improve physiological conditions of hybrid tilapia fed soybean proteinbased diet and suggested that inclusion of A. oryzae FSBM might enhance growth and feed performances of the fish.
PROBLEMS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FIELD INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AMONG SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS IN HANOI, VIETNAM
Authors: Pham Tien Nam , Nguyen Thu Trang , Tieu Thi Minh Huong
Published: February 2021

Social work students are coping with challenges in the community development field instruction (CDFI) program. Therefore, this study aims to find out problems in CDFI program among social work students in Hanoi, Vietnam. The total number of quantitative study participants was 30, and eight (8) social work students participated in in-depth interviews. Our results showed that problems in the CDFI program include personal, community, and supervision problems. These problems posed a challenge to social work students. We had suggestions to stakeholders to improve CDFI program.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL WORK SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS AT THE VIETNAM NATIONAL CANCER HOSPITAL
Authors: Pham Tien Nam
Published: February 2021

The provision of social work service for cancer patients is facing many challenges. Therefore, this study aims to explore factors affecting the provision of social work services for cancer patients at the Vietnam National Cancer Hospital. This is a cross-sectional study that used 10 in-depth interviews, and three focus group discussions to collect data. Our findings showed that the factors such as specialized qualifications of social workers, available facilities, the network of social work collaborators, finance, and policy regimes hindered the provision of social work services for cancer patients at the hospital. Meanwhile, the financial factor contributed to promote social work services for cancer patients at the hospital. Besides, the demands for the provision of social work services for cancer patients were one of the factors that should be considered in the coming time. Our study suggested stakeholders pay more attention to these factors.
Exploring assessment of spoken language processing in spoken language processing disorder
Authors: Sone Piyush , Kale Apoorva , Mohan Maneesha
Published: February 2021

Spoken language processing model by Medwetsky in the year 2011, provides an overview of auditory, cognitive and language mechanisms engaged in the processing of spoken language. It shows how deficits in the various stages of processing can be manifested and provides a framework of developing an effective interdisciplinary test battery. Present case study was designed to provide a novel way of assessment for children with spoken language processing disorders. An 8 years old Marathi speaking child who showed difficulty in following the instructions and poor attention was evaluated with spoken language processing test battery. The child was found to have deficits in various levels of spoken language processing. This holistic assessment will help to know a case in a better way and domain specific intervention of spoken language processing disorder. Spoken language processing disorder occur when a breakdown in any of these mechanisms impacts an individual’s ability to effectively process and use information that is heard. We recommend that domain specific holistic assessment is essential in spoken language processing disorder. Spoken language test battery can be used for comprehensive assessment of all processes involved in the spoken language processing model.
Linear Periodization and Non Liner Periodization: Which Is Better?
Authors: Matakupan Octavianus , Dlis Firmansyah , Lubis Johansyah , Zamzami Iman Sulaiman
Published: February 2021

Choosing the right training method is one of the elements of a coach's success in increasing athlete's performance. This study aims to test the linear periodization training method and the non-linear periodization training method. The method used in this determination is This experimental research used a 2x2 factorial design. The research design takes into account the possibility of a moderating variable affecting the treatment (independent variable) on the outcome (dependent variable). In this study, there are two methods of hockey training, namely the group that exercises using linear periodization and the group that uses non-linear periodization. This research was conducted for 16 meetings with an intensity of 60 minutes per meeting. The subjects studied were UNJ hockey athletes. The results of this study indicate that the non-linear periodization training method is more effective for increasing leg muscle strength.
The Representation of Multicultural Values in National Mandatory English Textbooks Used in Indonesian Secondary Schools
Authors: Pratama Sangaji Yudhi , Nurkamto Joko , Wijayanto Agus
Published: February 2021

In last few years, there are some critical problems such as racial discrimination, terrorism, and radicalism. The issues appear in many countries such as America, UK, and Indonesia. Multicultural based English learning is essential in promoting students’ sense of tolerance, especially from English textbooks. This research aims to investigate the multicultural values represented in the official English textbook authorized by MONEC. This content analysis research uses Bennet's four multicultural dimensions to analyse multicultural values. The results of this study tell that three dimensions of multicultural values occur from the textbook, such as (1) acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity; (2) respect for human dignity and universal human right; and (3) respect for the earth. The implications suggest that English has a progressively vital part as a lingua franca; multicultural resources from the inner and outer circle of countries are essential in EFL textbooks. As a result, it is necessary to add more aspects of multicultural values: the world community's responsibility, because it is less represented in the EFL textbooks.
Legal Protection For Buyers in Selling and Buying of Land Rights (Case Study of Selong State Court Number 55 / Pdt.G / 2018 / PN.Sel Concerning Unlawful Activities)
Authors: Mardiani Zaenathul , Djumardin Djumardin , Hamzah Any Suryani
Published: February 2021

This study aims to analyze the basis for judges considerations in adjudicating and deciding cases Number 55 / Pdt.G / 2018 / PN.Sel, analyzing legal protection for buyers in buying and selling land rights. The method used is the empirical normative legal research method, using a conceptual approach, statutory approach, and sociology of law approach. The results of this study, first, show the judge's consideration of illegal acts in cases of court decisions based on Article 1365 of the Civil Code. Based on these considerations, the Panel concluded that the documents of evidence submitted by Defendants I and II were not supported by the statements of witnesses, so that Defendants I and II were unable to prove their arguments. as well as the disputed land controlled by Defendant II is an Unlawful Act, however, on the other hand, the plaintiff is able to prove the arguments of the lawsuit through evidence supported by testimony of witnesses, then the plaintiff's claim is declared granted. Second, The form of legal protection that can be provided to buyers is repressive legal protection, this is needed to provide solutions and certainty as well as clarity on the settlement of existing disputes because basically the law protects the buyer because even though it is only made with a receipt and signed by the Village Head then the agreement has met the requirements stipulated in civil law so that the receipt can become a means of evidence, even though it has the power of proof to the extent that it is not yet perfect.
Susceptibility of Zoysiagrasses to the Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Nair S. , Braman S.K. , Raymer P.
Published: February 2021

Growth and developmental parameters of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), were evaluated on 41 new zoysiagrass taxa (Zoysia spp. Willd.), which belong to an increasingly popular group of warm-season turfgrasses, in comparison with 5 commercially available zoysiagrass taxa and 1 known susceptible Paspalum L. taxon. Results from two no-choice growth chamber trials indicated that the new Zoysia japonica Steud. taxa were unfavorable for the development of fall armyworm larvae in general compared with the susceptible Paspalum taxon. This was evidenced by significantly lower larval and pupal weights and survival and longer time to pupation and adult emergence, pointing to antibiosis in these zoysiagrass taxa. The new Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr., Zoysia macrostachya Franch. & Sav., and Zoysia sinica Hance taxa seemed more favorable than Z. japonica taxa, as evidenced by numerically higher larval and pupal weights and survival and shorter duration to pupation and adult emergence. Taxa that consistently showed low larval survival were identified for further testing.
SPECIFIC FEATURES OF DENTAL STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL LIP AND PALATE IN A REGION WITH PETROCHEMICAL ECOTOXICANTS
Authors: Chuykin Sergey , AKATYEVA Galina , Makusheva Natal'ya , Chuykin Oleg , Egorova Elena , Kuchuk Kristina , Bayburina Elza
Published: February 2021

Subject. Dental examination and identification of the features of the dental status of children with congenital cleft lip and palate, born and living in the region with industrial ecotoxicants.

Objectives. To study the dental morbidity in children with congenital cleft lip and palate living in a region with industrial ecotoxicants, compare the data with a group of children with congenital cleft lip and palate from an ecologically safe region.

Methods. The article presents the results of a dental examination of 195 children with congenital cleft lip and palate, including 108 children aged 3 years, 87 children aged 6 years. Children were divided into two groups depending on the place of birth and residence: 113 children were born and lived in regions with a developed petrochemical industry, 82 children from relatively ecologically safe regions.

In the examined children, the prevalence and intensity of dental caries, malformations of hard dental tissues, periodontal diseases, dentoalveolar anomalies, and the hygienic state of the oral cavity were assessed. To determine the intensity of dental caries in children of 3 years old, the index "KPU" was used, in children of 6 years old - the index "KPU+kp". The hygienic state of the oral cavity was assessed by the Fedorov-Volodkina index (1968), the periodontal condition in children of 6 years old was assessed by the KPI index (Leus P.A., 1988).

Results. Our data indicate that children from regions with the petrochemical industry have higher rates of dental caries intensity in the age groups of 3 and 6 years, there is a decrease in the resistance of the tooth enamel, and periodontal diseases are more common.

Conclusions. The results of the study made it possible to obtain clinical and dental data characterizing the negative impact of industrial petrochemical ecotoxicants on the condition of the dentition in children with congenital cleft lip and palate, which is the rationale for the development of methods for optimizing and increasing the effectiveness of therapeutic and prophylactic measures in this group of patients.
EVALUATION OF MARKERS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE DEVELOPMENT ON BASED ON THE STUDY OF THE MICROBIAL COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS BIOTOPES OF THE ORAL CAVITY
Authors: Al-Qufaish M.A.M. , Usmanova Irina , Khusnarizanova Rauza , Kuznetsova Lilia , Gumerova Mar'yam , Usmanov Irek , Sarvalieva Alina
Published: February 2021

Summary. The composition of supragingival and subgingival dental plaque, gingival and oral fluid, dentogingival or periodontal pocket, are a valuable diagnostic medium for non-invasive diagnosis of inflammatory periodontal diseases, since they contain a wide variety of microorganisms, many of which are markers.

Purpose — non-invasive assessment of markers of periodontal diseases based on the study of the microbial composition of various biotopes of the oral cavity by PCR.

Мaterials and methods. Non-invasive diagnosis risk factors, in particular, the presence of periodontal pathogenic microflora, provided for the study of various biotopes of the oral cavity — plaque, oral and gingival fluids, the composition of the dental pocket by applying a high-quality PCR diagnostic method using commercial DNA-express kits (LLC NPF «Litech», Russia).

Results. A comparative study of markers of the development of periodontal diseases using a qualitative version of the PCR test system in samples of subgingival plaque and dental pocket contents of individuals with initial stage I periodontitis showed 3.1 times greater prevalence of the representative of the yellow complex — Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, 1.4 times more often than the representative of the red complex P. gingivalis. In the studied material of supragingival plaque, gingival and oral fluid of individuals with gingivitis induced by dental biofilm, the representative of the yellow complex Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans prevails 2.6 times more often than representatives of the red complex — P. gingivalis and Tannerella forsythia, 1.4 times the orange complexFusobacterium nucleatum. In samples of supragingival plaque in individuals with clinically healthy gums with loss of periodontal tissue, representatives of the microflora that form orange, red and yellow complexes most often predominate.

Conclusion. The study of supragingival and subgingival plaque, gingival and oral fluid, and the dentogingival pocket using a PCR test system allows timely detection of markers of the development of inflammatory diseases, regardless of clinical condition of periodontal disease.
A Peer-Mentoring System as a Nontraditional Approach to STEM CUREs
Authors:   Saint Michael's College, Lubkowitz Mark , Pierce Cierra , Finch Tabitha
Published: February 2021

At Saint Michael’s College, the challenge of quality mentoring inherent in CUREs is addressed using near-peer mentoring. Near-peer mentoring is when an individual completes a course and then serves as a mentor in subsequent iterations (McKenna and Williams 2017). In an undergraduate institution, this can be as simple as a third- or fourth-year student working with a second-year student. Through a CURE developed for a Molecular Genetics lab course, a widely adoptable model has been created.
Creative, Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research: An Educational Cell Biology Video Game Designed by Students for Students
Authors:   MacEwan University, Sperano Isabelle , Shaw Ross , Andruchow Robert , Cobzas Dana , Efird Cory , Brookwell Brian , Deng William
Published: February 2021

In a three-year, practice-based, creative research project, the team designed a video game for undergraduate biology students that aimed to find the right balance between educational content and entertainment. The project involved 7 faculty members and 14 undergraduate students from biological science, design, computer science, and music. This nontraditional approach to research was attractive to students. Working on an interdisciplinary practice-based research project required strategies related to timeline, recruitment, funding, team management, and mentoring. Although this project was time-consuming and full of challenges, it created meaningful learning experiences not only for students but also for faculty members.
Understanding the Maternal Experience of Opioid Use Disorder through Qualitative Storytelling: Innovative Undergraduate Research
Authors:   Clemson University, Temples Heide S. , Wright Mary Ellen , Chafe Olivia , McKee Haley , Guthrie Emily
Published: February 2021

This innovative qualitative study aimed to understand the maternal experience during pregnancy and parenting while battling Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in a rural southeastern region of the United States.
Impact of web content on profitability and market share of publishing business in UAE
Authors: Farouk Sherine
Published: February 2021

Abstract
 
In the current technological and competitive world, individuals are provided with a broad range of digital as well as traditional channels. Presently, online news sites are providing high satisfaction to the readers, and this scenario has simultaneously caused a decline in the circulation of print newspapers. Given this, the present study aimed to identify the choice of consumers in online and print media regarding the format preference and also examined whether there is any difference in the demographic characteristics in the choice of consumer. This study adopted the quantitative method and primary data collection approach where paper-based survey was conducted among 102 journalists. Furthermore, this study analysed the influence of involved variables (print and online media) and also examined the relationship between format preference and demographic characteristics between the two media. This study would further shed light on the two important input classifications such as exploratory and descriptive research. The findings of the study are provided in tabular formats after carrying out the qualitative data collection such as the focus group interview and the elite and specialised interview. The hypotheses for the study were developed based on the literature review and were tested using the chi-squared test. The study’s findings showed that there is no association between personal attributes and media type. Majority of them reported that irrespective of education, gender, income, age and nationality, they prefer online media, especially the internet, as their basic resource. However, few old-age consumers prefer print media, especially newspapers. Moreover, this study concludes that there is no statistical significant association between media type preference and the reasons. This is due to the fact that, based on media type, there is a lack of difference in the reason choices provided by the consumers. This study empirically concludes that print media is significantly influenced by online media. Several features that create an impact on print media include profitability, market share, subscription, advertising revenue, demand and print revenue.
 
Keywords: Web content, new business models, profitability, market share.
Cloud computing adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises in Poland – benefit analysis
Authors: Lisowska Renata , Pamula Anna
Published: February 2021

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in a turbulent and fast-moving environment introduce innovative solutions, including new ICT, in order to survive or achieve a better market position. A number of studies show that the quality of ICT infrastructure and Information Systems supporting business processes has significantly improved in recent years in the case of manufacturing SMEs. The cloud computing model with a new subscription payment system creates new opportunities for collaboration and tends to increase productivity, which is one of the main factors behind its extensive proliferation. Our research continues studies in the area of cloud computing adoption seen from an organisational perspective. The aim of the paper is to analyse the benefits of using cloud computing solutions by small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Poland. The implementation of this objective required, on the one hand, a review of the literature and previous studies on the application of the cloud computing model in SMEs, and, on the other hand, conducting our own research among this group of enterprises. Quantitative research was carried out using a survey questionnaire from December 2017 to February 2018, with the use of the CATI technique, among 277 small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Poland. The analysis of the obtained research results shows that SMEs see the benefits of using cloud computing solutions and perceive these solutions in terms of processes supporting business management. These entities most often use less advanced cloud solutions, i.e., email services, data collection and storage and instant messaging systems, that facilitate communication with the environment, improve the flow of information and documents and support production processes.
 
Keywords: Cloud computing adoption, manufacturing companies. SMEs.
The moderating effect of analytical decision-making culture on the relationship between business intelligence drivers and organisational agility: Empirical study in Jordanian banking sector
Authors: AL-Hanandeh Raed Mohd
Published: February 2021

The aim of this paper is to examine the moderating effect of analytical decision-making (ADM) on the relationship between business intelligence drivers [business intelligence (BI), external drivers (EXD) and innovation capacity (INC)] on organisational agility (ORA) in the Jordanian banking sector using mobile banking applications. This study was conducted on four Jordanian banks using mobile banking applications. Approach data were collected in total and 300 out of 360 surveys were valid for the analysis. By carrying out partial least squares hypotheses and applying the confirmatory factor analysis, the item reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity were assessed. We tested the loadings and the t-statistics of the indicators on their corresponding constructs. The findings revealed that there is a certain statistical effect of BI, EXD and INC on ORA; there is an important role of ADM culture as the mediator on the relationship between BI, EXD and INC and ORA.
 
Keywords: Business intelligence, external drivers, innovation capacity, organisational agility, mobile banking application.
Soilless culture systems and growing media in horticulture: an overview
Authors:   University of Bonn, Germany, Gruda Nazim S.
Published: February 2021

Soilless culture plant production presents a sector with unlimited potential for the horticulture industry. Soilless culture systems are environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and support sustainable intensification in agriculture. Soilless culture system (SCS) crops in climate-controlled environments lead to higher crop production for the unit area and thus to a decrease in land usage in comparison to other cultivation methods. Here, we present the state-of-the-art of growing media and soilless culture and an outlook on further developments. For the future, it remains vital to identify and further develop sustainable materials, technologies and approaches, while keeping energy and production costs low and transportation distances short. The following chapters of this book provide further information and precise details, explaining step by step all these issues.
AGRICULTURA & SUSTENTABILIDADE: IMAGEM E DIFICULDADES DEPOIS DA PANDEMIA
Authors: Pedroso José Zeferino
Published: February 2021

Agricultura & Sustentabilidade: imagem e dificuldades depois da pandemia