bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Educação Financeira: um estudo dos livros dos 4º e 5º anos do Ensino Fundamental no âmbito da Estratégia Nacional de Educação Financeira (ENEF)
Authors: Silva Fabiana Gomes , Pessoa Cristiane Azevêdo dos Santos , Santos Laís Thalita Bezerra
Published: December 2020

Neste estudo objetivamos identificar, a partir da análise dos livros do 4º e 5º anos do Ensino Fundamental propostos pela Estratégia Nacional de Educação Financeira (ENEF), as possibilidades de trabalho com a Educação Financeira (EF). Utilizamos como método a análise documental, tanto nos livros do aluno quanto nos do professor. Baseamo-nos no recorte dos ambientes de aprendizagem presentes na Educação Matemática Crítica (EMC) proposta por Skovsmose (2000; 2014). Como resultados, encontramos que os livros não defendem o que é certo ou errado em EF, mas levam à reflexão, e contemplam a transversalidade do tema EF, que é abordado de forma integrada às diferentes áreas do conhecimento. Encontramos ainda algumas atividades que não contemplam diretamente a EF, o que consideramos como um dos aspectos de possível fragilidade do material. Consideramos que, em geral, os livros trazem boas oportunidades para a construção de cenários para investigação e para a discussão sobre a EF.
Analysis Management of Ornamental Plant Care on The Asri Taman and Sanggar Indah Jaya Store in Cempaka Putih Sub-District
Authors: Nurza Imam Safir Alwan
Published: December 2020

Management of ornamental plant care is regulated on how to care for ornamental plants both in the form of herbs and succulents nor woody plants such as shrubs and trees, so that it can produce quality ornamental plants. The research purpose was to find out the management of ornamental plant care on Asri Taman and Sanggar Indah Jaya stores. The plant store population found there are four shops until the samples can be taken are two shops. The sampling technique used to random sampling which takes a random sample from the population. Data collection techniques by interview and observation. Interview with information from sources related to the management of ornamental plant care in the store. Observation by observing ornamental plants both in the form of herbs and succulents nor woody such as shrubs and trees. The research resulted that Asri Taman and Sanggar Indah Jaya stores that are very good in regulating watering, fertilizing, and giving pesticides in ornamental gardens which are indicated by green leaves, not wilting, and not growing adventitious roots on the stem, so that it can produce quality ornamental plants.
Ekosistem Mangrove Binuangeun, Banten: Kondisi Fisik Dan Kimia Serta Ragam Ikan
Authors: Andriyani Fitri
Published: December 2020

Binuangeun Mangrove Ecosystem is located in the south western Java Island, in the area of ??Lebak Regency, Banten Province. Mangrove ecosystems are ecosystems that located at the Coastal areas which are a habitat for a variety of marine animals which are associated with it, mostly fish, because of its complex or a very effective root structure which can provide a place for fish to be able to live, take shelter, develop, breed and also look for food. This research was conducted to determine the physical and chemical condition and the variety of fishes which found in the Binuangeu, Banten Mangrove Ecosystem. This research method uses literature study. Physical and chemical conditions of the Binuangeun Mangrove Ecosystem, Banten have degrees of temperature ranging from 28.20 - 32.20; acidity range between 7.00 - 8.09; turbidity ranges from 22.50 - 76.00 NTU; water current ranged from 0.079 to 0.189; phosphate content ranges from 0.02 - 0.008; salinity ranges from 30-35 PSU; and dissolved oxygen content ranges from 5.67 - 8.70. The types of fish found in the Binuangeun Mangrove Ecosystem, Banten are 45 species from 22 Family. The most abundant and relatively high species of existence is the Gobiidae with 10 species.

 

Keywords: Banten, Binuangeun, Ecosystems, Fish, Mangroves
Uji Kelayakan Tanah terhadap Penanaman Tanaman Pisang, Singkong, dan Ubi Jalar di Daerah Sekitar Vila Silma Kecamatan Cilember Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Nurza Imam Safir Alwan
Published: December 2020

Cilember merupakan daerah yang punya potensi besar sebagai daerah perkebunan karena memiliki iklim yang sejuk dan mempunyai irigasi yang cukup baik. Perkebunan Cilember memiliki beberapa jenis tanaman yaitu pisang, singkong, dan ubi jalar. Namun mayoritas perkebunan di daerah cilember adalah ubi jalar. Perkebunan di sekitar Villa Silma Kecamatan Cilember memiliki beberapa permasalahan, yaitu postur tanah yang berbentuk kerikil, kering, daun tanaman pisang dan singkong layu dan stres lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kelayakan tanah pada tanaman pisang, singkong, dan ubi jalar di lahan kebun sekitar Villa Silma di Kecamatan Cilember Kabupaten Bogor. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data secara observasi yang meliputi kelembapan, pH, tekstur, dan warna pada tanah. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif dan observasi pada kelembapan, pH, tekstur, dan warna pada tanah.  Hasil penelitian ini adalah tanah di Cilember memiliki tekstur halus, kering dan menyerupai kerikil dengan warna coklat, kelembapan tanah 40%, dan pH 6,5.
Kwetiau Kacang Hijau Teri Yang Potensial Sebagai Pemenuh Kebutuhan Nutrisi Pada Anak-Anak
Authors: Aprialdi Muhammad Agung
Published: December 2020

Kwetiau merupakan makanan yang cukup populer di Indonesia, namun kwetiau kurang akan salah satu zat gizi mikro yaitu kalsium, padahal kebutuhan gizi harian terutama pada anak-anak harus terpenuhi agar status anak baik. Kebutuhan nutrisi yang tidak sesuai pada anak-anak dapat menyebabkan malnutrisi dan mengganggu tumbuh kembang anak di 1000 hari masa pertumbuhan. Namun akses kemudahan mendapatkan makanan bernutrisi yang murah menjadi kendala tersendiri bagi orang tua di Indonesia terutama yang hidup di garis kemiskinan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat produk kwetiau berbahan dasar kacang hijau (Vigna radiata) yang dikombinasikan dengan ikan teri (Stelephorus sp.) sebagai pemenuhan nutrisi pada anak-anak. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini yaitu eksperimen dengan uji coba secara langsung. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif untuk mendiskripsikan objek penelitian berdasarkan fakta-fakta yang tampak. Kwetiau dengan penambahan tepung kacang hijau dan ikan teri memiliki manfaat sebagai makanan sehat yang kaya akan nutrisi yang baik untuk memenuhi kebutuhan nutrisi pada anak-anak. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari kandungan kacang hijau dan ikan teri yang memiliki berbagai vitamin, protein, kalsium serta mineral yang baik bagi tubuh. Hasil akhir yang didapatkan adalah produk bertekstur halus dan kenyal serta tidak mudah rusak ketika dimasak dan berpotensi untuk menambah kebutuhan nutrisi pada anak-anak sehingga tidak memerlukan waktu yang lama dalam proses mengunyah untuk dikonsumsi oleh anak-anak.
Yetişkin Bağlanma Stilinin Örgütsel Açıdan Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ATEŞ Fatma , ERDEM Ramazan
Published: December 2020

Bağlanma kuramı temelleri Bowbly tarafından oluşturulmuştur. Bowbly'ın ardından Ainsworth (1978), Hazan ve Shaver (1987) da bağlanma ile ilgili çalışmalara katkı sağlamıştır. Bartholomew ve Horowitz (1990; 1991) ise bağlanma teorisini yetişkinliğe uygulayarak bir adım daha ileri götürmüş ve yetişkin bağlanma teorisi üzerine bir dizi araştırma yürütmüştür. Yetişkin bağlanma kuramı; anne ve bebek arasındaki ilişkinin sonraki süreçlerde hayatın bütün evresine yansıması şeklinde ifade edilmektedir. Fakat bağlanma teorisini iş yaşamına taşıyan ilk isim Hazan ve Shaver (1990)'dır. Hazan ve Shaver, bağlanma stillerinin çalışma hayatına yansımaları üzerinde durmuştur. Güvenli ve güvensiz bağlanma yaşayan bireylerin iş hayatındaki farklılarını ortaya koymuştur. Bu çalışmayla yetişkin bağlanma stilinin örgütsel açıdan değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır ve son dönemlerde örgütsel davranış alanında dikkatleri üzerine çeken yetişkin bağlanma stilinin genel çerçevesi çizilmiştir. Araştırmada sistematik literatür taraması yönteminden faydalanılmıştır. Ayrıca yetişkin bağlanmasını konu edinen alan yazına ilişkin bulgular sunulmuştur. Çalışanların yetişkin bağlanma stilleri ile iş doyumu, memnuniyet düzeyi, işten ayrılma niyeti, tükenmişlik, örgütsel bağlılık gibi konularla olan ilişkisine yer verilmiştir. Çalışma sonunda, yöneticilerin yetişkin bağlanma stillerini kullanarak çalışanlar üzerinde etkili olabileceğine değinilmiştir.
Perception and Level of Awareness of Climate Change among Adult Learners on Attendance and Performance in Literacy Centres, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Olaniyi Francis O.
Published: December 2020

This study investigated theperception and awareness of climate change among adult learners on attendance and performance in literacy centres in Ondo State, Nigeria. Five research questions were generated for the study. The descriptive research design of the survey type was used for the study involving a population of adult learners in literacy centres in Ondo State, Nigeria. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 100 participants drawn from the entire population of adult learners in literacy centres of Ondo State, Nigeria. A self-constructed questionnaire was used as an instrument for the study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts,percentage and mean deviation were used to answer the research questions raised for the study. Findings revealed that the level of awareness on climate change among adult learners on attendance and performance is very high because they were already aware of climate change and its effects on human existence. Also, adult learners do not perceive climate change as the work of nature alone but as well as the effects of activities of man on the environment. Findings also revealed that that several factors like deforestation, bush burning, air pollution and other man’s activities on the environment such as mining, science and technology among others are the causes of climate change. It is therefore recommended that, information should be disseminated to the people on proper management of the environment. Government should not relent in conducting house to house orientation on how to conserve the environment from the effects of climate change.
Prospective English Teachers' Perspective on the Teaching Materials of Translation as Profession Subject
Authors: Siregar Masitorwarni , Dewi Nora Ronita , Lubis Safrida
Published: December 2020

Universally, the need for translator keeps increasing. This is due to the wider contact globally among countries. More common issue are also faced by countries in general. Therefore translation is required to transfer the meaning of how one issue is handled in one country and how is it in another. Based on these universities try to accommodate these needs by providing the subject of Translation in the curriculum. The objective of this study is to find out the prespective of prospective English teachers on the materials needed for Translation as Profession Subject.This research utilized Research and Development design implemented in 3 stages. First stage is identifying existing situation. The second stage is developing the material.  The third stage validation of  the product. The result of the validation shows that the book is valid with the average score is 4.30. The material was uploaded to Faculty of Languages and Arts Online System to be use din the teaching and learning process.
Influential Factors to Financial Management in Chegutu District Secondary Schools of Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
Authors: Ndhlovu Julius , Sibanda Lwazi , Mathwasa Joyce
Published: December 2020

The study explored factors that influence financial management in Chegutu District Secondary Schools of Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe. The study was stimulated by the serious financial challenges in secondary schools as characterised by failure to follow laid down procedures, disagreements, inadequate training and lack of knowledge by both school heads and SDC members in managing finances. The interpretive paradigm and qualitative approach guided the study. A case study design was adopted and purposively sampled participants constituted five school heads, five School Development Committee chairpersons, five School Development Committee treasurers and five school bursars. Thematically analysed data was collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The findings revealed that manuals and policy circulars influence the way schools formulate their budgets as they give clear steps that should be followed. It also emerged from the study that the school finance committee is responsible for drawing the school budget after consultation with other stakeholders. It was found that training of school heads, School Development Committee members and bursars influence financial management to a larger extent and there is a very strong relationship between financial management training and effectiveness of financial management in secondary schools. The study concluded that good working relationship among stakeholders and lack of knowledge by both school heads and School Development Committee members in managing school finances greatly influence the way they execute their duty of managing school finances. The study recommends further research that explores strategies that can be established for improving the way schools manage finances.
The Humanitarian Project-Based Material for Productive Written Language Skills Subject for English Education Study Program
Authors: Saragih Anggraini Thesisia , Saragih Amrin , Helena Christine , Khairina Yuni , Namira Ade
Published: December 2020

This study was aimed to develop humanitarian project-based material for productive written language skills subject for English Education Study Program at UNIMED. Research and Development (R&D) was the design of this study with the subjects of the study were 25 students of first semester students of English Education Study Program at UNIMED. The research procedures were adapted from Borg and Gall’s research theory (1983) namely 1)gathering data and information, 2)need analysis, 3)designing course material, 4)validating and evaluating new course material by the Experts, 5)revising the course material and 6)final product. The instruments of collecting the data were questionnaire, interview and expert judgement questionnaire. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively.. Based on the result of the expert judgement, the whole aspects of developed materials were in the range of 81-100% and were categorized as “very good”.
Dynamics and logic of COVID-19 containment measures
Authors: Raskina YuV , Novkunskaya AA , Barchuk AA
Published: December 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has confronted public health systems and world economies with serious challenges. Faced with the same disease, countries responded to the threat differently depending on their social, demographic and geographic characteristics. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, international guidances and other sources of information about infection prevention and control, this article systematizes knowledge about containment strategies developed before the current pandemic, describes challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak and highlights solutions. Specifically, the article describes the timing and order of the introduced measures, considerations for lifting the restrictions and the impact of different containment strategies on the spread of the infection, society and economy.
Modeling and Forecasting of Tourism Demand in Malaysia
Authors:   Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Halim Siti Syahirah Abdul
Published: December 2020

The pattern of foreign tourist demand to Malaysia is analysed and forecasted using time series method and non-linear technique. There are nine selected countries that contribute a lot to tourist arrivals to Malaysia, namely Australia, Brunei, China, Indonesia, India, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Box-Jenkins time series method and Singular Spectrum Analysis are conducted and compared to study the best model to forecast the foreign tourist demand to Malaysia. Monthly data of tourism arrival in 1990 to 2014 were used and the forecasting were compared with 2015. Based on the results obtained, the forecasting model of Box-Jenkins time series method is the best model based on the percentage accuracy in forecasting the tourist demand to Malaysia.
A Challenge of Accounting Practices on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Case Study of Palestine
Authors:   Department of Finance, Palestine Ahlia University-Bethlehem- Palestine, Qubbaja Adnan A.A.
Published: December 2020

This paper examined the accounting practices of SMEs drawing on a survey of 100 SMEs in Palestine. The results revealed that majority of SMEs failed to keep proper accounting records pertaining to their businesses. Consequently, it was difficult for the owner-managers to determine the profit earned or loss suffered in the business during a particular accounting .The major reasons for the entities failure to maintain proper accounting records and prepare a complete set of financial statements included inability to prepare financial reports as a result of poor records keeping, Lack of skills, inability to prepare financial Reports, Distrustful attitude of owner /manager, Cost of hiring qualified employees, finally fear to disclose all information to government. It is recommended that training programs must be organized to sensitize owners/managers on the need to maintain proper books of accounts. The government should also come out with the necessary legal instruments to make the preparation of proper books of accounts mandatory in order to improve SMEs practice of accounting in Palestine.
Influencia de un programa de psicoprofilaxis del climaterio en la sintomatología climatérica de mujeres atendidas en un hospital de Huaraz, 2016
Authors: Flores-Tiznado Flora
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia de la aplicación de un programa de psicoprofilaxis del climaterio en la intensidad de la sintomatología de mujeres climatéricas atendidas en el Hospital “Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes” de Carhuaz, en Huaraz, durante el año 2016. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental, en una muestra total de 30 mujeres donde el grupo experimental y el control presentaron igual proporción. Se implementaron 5 sesiones de psicoprofilaxis del climaterio dictado por los obstetras. Se utilizó el cuestionario de la escala cubana para clasificar la intensidad de la sintomatología del climaterio. La información se procesó mediante el programa SPSS, utilizándose para el análisis la prueba de diferencia de proporciones y el chi cuadrado de Stuart-Maxwell. Resultados: Luego de la intervención se evidenció un aumento en el número de mujeres asintomáticas con respecto a los síntomas vasomotores (33,4%), psicológicos (40%), genitourinarios (36,7%), generales (40%) y clínicos (36,7%); encontrando que el programa propuesto influyó significativamente (p<0.05) en la reducción de la sintomatología en todas las dimensiones estudiadas. Conclusiones: Se concluyó que la aplicación del programa de psicoprofilaxis del climaterio influye significativamente en la reducción de la intensidad de la sintomatología de mujeres climatéricas en el Hospital “Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes” de Carhuaz.
Percepciones de la función orientadora en educación sexual desde la perspectiva del tutor y el alumno en una institución educativa
Authors: Julca-Meneses Gianinna , Sotomayor-Torres Yasmine
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Valorar las percepciones de la función orientadora en educación sexual desde la perspectiva del tutor y el alumno. Material y métodos: Estudio de enfoque cualitativo y diseño fenomenológico; se empleó la entrevista a profundidad y como instrumento de recolección de datos la guía de entrevista. Para determinar las muestras se tomaron en cuenta los criterios de selección, siguiendo el criterio de “saturación”, con lo cual, finalmente se trabajó con dos muestras de estudio: 7 tutores y 10 alumnos. Los datos recogidos fueron organizados y analizados mediante el modelo de la Teoría fundamentada. Resultados: Se evaluaron las percepciones de la función orientadora en sus dimensiones: educación sexual (recursos disponibles, necesidades, fortalezas y debilidades), temas trascendentales de la educación sexual (plan de vida, autoestima, enamoramiento, inicio de relaciones sexuales, embarazo adolescente e infecciones de transmisión sexual), temas controversiales de la educación sexual (aborto, uso de métodos anticonceptivos y homosexualidad) y otros agentes involucrados (otros agentes dentro del colegio, familia-padres y personal de salud). Las percepciones de tutores y alumnos respecto a la función orientadora de este último en temas de educación sexual son discrepantes, hallándose como debilidades fundamentales la falta de capacitación de los tutores. Conclusiones: Se requiere de una Educación Sexual Integral con enfoque de género que aborde adecuadamente todos los temas relacionados, pero que, además, incluya a otros agentes formadores como los padres de familia y personal de salud capacitado en salud sexual y reproductiva.
Théâtre
Authors: Laplantine François
Published: December 2020

La voix et le geste sont les deux composantes principales de l’art dramatique. Ce dernier permet de réinterroger les questions auxquelles nous sommes confrontés en anthropologie en les déplaçant dans la rencontre entre la scène et la salle. Les processus de distanciation (Brecht) ou d’identification des acteurs au personnage (Artaud) crée une pensée de la division consistant moins à jouer des rôles qu’à déjouer le jeu social et les comédies du pouvoir.
Branchement
Authors: Amselle Jean-Loup
Published: December 2020

Les enquêtes de terrain ont amené à se défaire d’un certain nombre de catégories-phares de l’anthropologie, comme la culture et l’identité, afin de parvenir à la notion de « branchement ». Cette entrée s’intéresse notamment à la déconstruction de la notion d’ethnie et en lui substituant celle de « logiques métisses ».
Système
Authors: White Bob , Genest Sylvie
Published: December 2020

Telle qu'utilisée en anthropologie, la notion de système s’émancipe de la vision critique d’inspiration marxiste pour mettre l'accent sur les processus de l'organisation systémique. Dans ce cadre, un système est un gabarit de modélisation, un modèle abstrait et générique de représentation des objets complexes et adaptatifs.
Multilinguisme
Authors: Heller Monica
Published: December 2020

L’entrée fournit une généalogie du concept de « multilinguisme », analysant comment il est apparu comme objet de discussion quotidienne, de politique institutionnelle, et d’enquête scientifique. Elle prend comme point de départ que le concept est foncièrement idéologique, et que sa pertinence relève de conditions historiques matérielles en lien avec le rapport entre le colonialisme et la construction de l’État-nation.
Féminisme décolonial
Authors: Vergès Françoise
Published: December 2020

Au lieu d’obéir à une temporalité qui oppose passé, présent et futur, le féminisme décolonial épouse plusieurs temporalités. Il est ici opposé au féminisme civilisationnel qui reprend une vision erronée de la modernité occidentale et qui cherche à « éduquer » les individus et les sociétés vivant dans des communautés considérées comme « arriérés ».
Musée d'ethnographie
Authors: Muller Bernard
Published: December 2020

La légitimité du musée ethnographique à détenir des collections constituées à l’époque coloniale et à produire un discours sur les sociétés à partir de leurs objets est aujourd’hui remise en cause. Ce sont les ondes de choc des transformations géopolitiques contemporaines sur les institutions culturelles qui se font ainsi ressentir.
Capacitisme
Authors: Grenier Yan , Fougeyrollas Patrick
Published: December 2020

Cette entrée s’intéresse au capacitisme, traduction directe du terme anglais « ableism », à travers le parcours théorique des études sociales sur le handicap. Elle aborde notamment la question de la structure de hiérarchisation et d’intériorisation de la norme engendrée par le système d’oppression pesant sur les personnes ayant des incapacités.
Paddlefish: Ecological, Aquacultural, and Regulatory Challenges of Managing a Global Resource
Authors:   Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 1420 East Sixth Avenue Box 1630, Miles City, Montana 59301, USA
Published: December 2020

Abstract.—Inadequate recruitment is a concern in many stocks of Paddlefish Polyodon spathula. Despite the importance of maintaining adequate recruitment, little understanding exists of specific recruitment factors and mechanisms. In this chapter we review and synthesize the results of the relatively few studies and observations of Paddlefish reproduction and recruitment and the factors potentially responsible for observed variations. Comparisons are made with studies on sturgeons. Although Paddlefish and sturgeon show many anatomical, life history, and behavioral similarities, some key features of Paddlefish differing from other Acipenseriform species are lifelong zooplanktivory, filter feeding, midwater foraging behaviors, and lack of armoring. Data from both sturgeon and Paddlefish show higher reproductive success associated with higher river discharge; greater Paddlefish reproductive success in some adfluvial populations has also been linked to increasing and high reservoir levels. Whereas several sturgeon studies suggest that recruitment (and year-class strength) are determined within 2–3 months of hatching, results from Paddlefish suggest that year-class strength may be determined later in their first year or in their second year. Observations and field results lead to the hypothesis that young Paddlefish must grow fast in their first and early second years of life to reach a size where they can successfully overwinter, avoid predation from piscivorous fishes and birds, and recruit. Support for this grow-fast-or-be-eaten hypothesis comes from several sources, both indirect (e.g., the relation between fish length and rostrum length) and direct (higher survival of larger fish released and higher lipids in age-0 fish in years of good recruitment). However, more research is needed to adequately test this hypothesis. Paddlefish rearing habitat changes include river-backwater and side-channel sedimentation, reservoir sedimentation and aging, and threats from increased native and nonnative predator populations. Managers of Paddlefish will need a more detailed understanding of the habitat conditions needed for successful recruitment in the wild.
A Literature Review on Software Testing Techniques for Smartphone Applications
Authors: Khan M. N. A. , Mirza A. M. , Wagan R. A. , Shahid M. , Saleem I.
Published: December 2020

Smartphone applications are getting popular and have become a necessity. There numerous smartphone applications ranging from entertaining to gaming and from utility to mission-critical. Almost everything on the web is now in hands of Smartphone users, which makes this domain very important and its quality should not be compromised. Achieving the desired quality is not an easy task for the mobile platform as it has its limitations. To produce a quality app, developers and testers need to test and assess the app in numerous ways to ensure the best trait of the application. In this concern, some efficient and mature techniques are required to test smartphone applications. In this study, the techniques, approaches, and models to assess mobile apps covering major prospects and angels to test mobile apps are identified. Our focus is on assessing the existing techniques and to evaluate them on standard validation parameters.
Safety, Connectivity, and Comfortability as Improvement Indicators of Walkability to the Bus Stops in Penang Island
Authors: Sukor N. S. A. , Fisal S. F. M.
Published: December 2020

This study investigates the determinants of walkability by evaluating assessment indicators by constructing a path model based on on-site data collected in Penang. Based on the path analysis, safety (β2=0.691, t=9.301, p<0.01) and connectivity (β1=0.559, t=8.048, p<0.01) have a positive correlation to walkability. Meanwhile, walkability shows a negative correlation with the number of private vehicles. The findings of this study allow the authorities to focus on enhancing the safety of walking facilities that give access to bus stops which will probably increase the likeliness of using the public bus services. The findings from this study also reveal the underlying factors that can boost the public to adopt walking as an active mode of transport and thus reduce the dependency on private vehicles.
Nonlinear Inelastic Earthquake Analysis of 2D Steel Frames
Authors: Nguyen P. C.
Published: December 2020

In this work, a new method for nonlinear time-history earthquake analysis of 2D steel frames by a fiber plastic hinge method is presented. The beam-column element based on the displacement-based finite element method is established and formulated in detail using a fiber plastic hinge approach and stability functions. Geometric nonlinearities are taken into accounting by stability functions and the geometric stiffness matrix. A nonlinear dynamic algorithm is established based on the combination of the Newmark integration method and the Newton-Raphson iterative algorithm for solving dynamic equations. The proposed program predicts the nonlinear inelastic responses of 2D steel frames subjected to earthquakes as efficiently and accurately as commercial software. This study also shows that the initial residual stresses of steel should be considered in nonlinear inelastic time-history earthquake analysis of 2D steel frames while SAP2000 does not consider the effects of residual stresses.
Structuring Natural Language to Query Language: A Review
Authors: Nethravathi B. , Amitha G. , Saruka A. , Bharath T. P. , Suyagya S.
Published: December 2020

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a structured language for specialized purposes used to communicate with the data stored in a database management system. It uses dynamic and sophisticated query commands for processing and controlling data in a database, which can become an obstacle for users with no previous experience. In order to address this constraint, we have analyzed the existing models in Natural Language Processing, which convert a native-language query into an SQL query. Thus, any novice user can use the SQL program and eliminate the need to generate any complex queries. This work is a detailed survey of the existing literature.
Design of a Planar Tri-Band Notch UWB Antenna for X-Band, WLAN, and WiMAX
Authors: Alotaibi S. , Alotaibi A. A.
Published: December 2020

In this work, a new ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna design with 2.08GHz to 12GHz impedance bandwidth and triple-band specifications is presented. The proposed antenna is formed by a truncated square patch, a partial ground plane, and a 50Ω microstrip line. Three different types of slots were used in order to induce notched bands. A C-shaped slot is etched on the radiating patch to obtain a notched band in 3.31-4.21GHz for WiMAX. An inverted U-shaped slot in the micro-strip line induces a second notched band in order to reduce the interference with the WLAN [5.04-6.81GHz]. Finally, two inverted L-shaped slots around the micro-ribbon line on the ground plane allow the X-band [9.13 to 10.75GHz]. The antenna has dimensions of 32×28×1.6mm3. The Ansoft software (HFSS) was used to simulate the proposed structure. The simulation results are in good agreement with the measurement results. The antenna shows an omnidirectional radiation pattern.
Microcontroller Based Automatic Power Factor Correction for Single-Phase Lagging and Leading Loads
Authors: Rija B. M. , Hussain M. K. , Vural A. M.
Published: December 2020

Power Factor (PF) correction is a major power quality function in electrical distribution systems. This paper proposes a low-cost Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) system to increase the PF of both lagging and leading single-phase loads. The Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller was used to calculate the PF and activate the relays that connect the capacitor/inductor banks to the load in parallel. Thus, the required capacitive or inductive reactive power was produced by the APFC system by automatically connecting the capacitor/inductor banks to the load in parallel. The APFC system can also measure and display many electrical parameters of the load such as the rms voltage, the rms current, PF, and the real, reactive, and apparent power on an LCD display. Two zero-crossing detector circuits are used to find the phase angle difference between voltage and current waveforms of the load. The measurement ability of the APFC system was tested for resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads with two different sizes. The measurement results were compared with the measurements of a commercial digital power meter and a measurement error of less than 8.0% was observed. The PF correction ability of the APFC system was verified for inductive and capacitive loads with two different sizes. The experiments show that the PF increased to close to unity for both lagging and leading loads.
Education, caste and occupational differentials in fertility in India
Authors:   Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, India, SOM Kalyan Sundar , MISHRA Ramesh P. ,   Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, India
Published: December 2020

This study analyses the impact of four prominent factors (education, caste, occupation and development) on fertility in India. The study has also analysed the spatial variations of TFR in India. This spatial analysis also helps in identifying the impact of fertility on Development in India. Present study estimates fertility from census that covers all the reproductive age-women, and it does not allow any chance of sample error; this method has also adopted by UNFPA. Logistic regression analysis used to understand the impact of education, caste and occupation on fertility. Co-relation matrix and regression analysis used to determine the relation between TFR, IMR and Development. In India, West Bengal (2.41) state has the least fertility rate while Jammu and Kashmir (4.70) has highest one. Southern states have lower fertility along with Eastern states while North-east and central states have recorded high fertility. Women who have passed above secondary school of education give a prominent impact on fertility reduction in comparison to illiterate, primary and middle school passed. Marginal workers have very high fertility compare to main workers due to their feeling of insecurity in earnings and they increase number of child counted as gross family income.
Municipal changes in Slovakia. The evidence from spatial data.
Authors: MARIS Martin
Published: December 2020

The main objective of the paper is to examine the evolution of spatial patterns of settlement network in Slovakia as a result of population rearrangement among municipalities based on time series data of 1993 - 2017. The objects of the research are municipalities, which during the searched period recorded unusual fast population growth or decline, far exceeding the chosen parameter of the population sample. The primary population sample consists of 2919 municipalities. The experimental samples consist of 563 of fast-growing municipalities and 413 of fast-declining municipalities, based on the chosen statistical criteria, what is the compound annual growth rate. The results have shown that fast-growing municipalities are predominantly situated on the West, surrounding the Bratislava agglomeration, on the North and the East surrounding the Kosice metropolis. Generally, they tend to cluster around the cities on the district and regional levels. Fast-declining municipalities predominantly situated in the Middle, along the Hungarian, Polish, and Ukrainian border on the South and the East of the country, respectively.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): A Review and the Caribbean Perspective
Authors: Mitchell K , Lourenco K , Guelmo-Daisley E , Romany S , Gill P , Mohammed F
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT
Objectives
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell
Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare CD-30 positive,
Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Negative Non-Hodgkins
lymphoma. The current estimated incidence is one to
three cases per million implanted women. However, this
is likely to rise with the increasing popularity of breast
augmentation. This article contains a brief literature
review and describes the Caribbean response to BIAALCL.
Methods
A literature search was done on the PUBMED Database.
Keywords included ‘breast implant-associated anaplastic
large cell lymphoma’, ‘brentuximab vedotin’, ‘breast
implant’, ‘texturized implants’. The Caribbean Association
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (CAPRS)
formulated a regional response to BIA-ALCL during their
meeting in August 2019.
Results
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received
573 unique medical device reports of BIA-ALCL
worldwide. The time from implantation to diagnosis,
ranges from 7.5 to 10 years and the median age at
diagnosis ranges from 47 to 58 years. The
pathophysiology of BIA-ALCL is likely multifactorial and
involves chronic inflammation in response to textured
implants and chronic biofilm, in a genetically susceptible
person. Early presentation has a good prognosis with
treatment (5-year survival rate of 70-90%).
Conclusion
Recommendations included development of a regional
breast implant registry, which will facilitate study on
implant use and its complications. They also concluded
that texturized devices should be avoided and utilization
of smooth alternatives or autologous reconstruction be
performed. Additionally, if requested by asymptomatic
women, explant of textured implants and total
capsulectomy is not unreasonable. However, these
patients must be appropriately counselled.
Candaroğlu İsfendiyâr Bey’in Timurlu Hükümdarı Mîrzâ Şâhruh’a Gönderdiği Farsça Mektup (1430)
Authors: MUSALI Namiq , YAKUPOĞLU Cevdet
Published: December 2020

Münşeât mecmuaları Ortaçağ Türk-İslâm tarihinin araştırılması açısından büyük önem taşırlar. Söz konusu mecmualardan birisi Osmanlı devlet adamı Feridun Ahmed Bey tarafından 1574 yılında tamamlanmış olan Münşeâtü’s-Selâtin’dir. Makalemiz çerçevesinde bu mecmuadaki belgelerden birini, Candaroğlu hükümdarı İsfendiyâr Bey tarafından Timurlu hükümdarı Mîrzâ Şâhruh’a yazılmış olan 1430 (h.833) tarihli mektubu değerlendirmeye aldık. Öncelikle İsfendiyâr Bey’in politikalarını ve özellikle de onun Timurlularla ilişkilerini inceledik. Ardından Feridun Ahmed Bey’in Münşeâtü’s-Selâtin isimli eserinin tarihî kaynak olarak önemine değindik ve bu esere karşı eleştirilere yönelik düşüncelerimizi serdettik. Aynı zamanda makalemiz kapsamında bahse konu mektubu Farsçadan Türkçeye çevirerek diplomatik bilimi ve tarihsel süreç bakımından araştırmaya tabi tuttuk. Ele almış olduğumuz bu vesikanın, XV. yüzyılın ilk yarısında Türk-İslâm dünyasında Osmanlılar, Timurlular, Karakoyunlular ve Candaroğulları ekseninde gelişen siyasî münasebetlerin ve rekabetin anlaşılması bağlamında mühim bir belge olduğu kanaatindeyiz.
Diyâr-ı Rûm’da Mekân, Yer ve Şehirlerin Kuruluş Hikâyeleri
Authors: KİTAPÇI-BAYRI Buket
Published: December 2020

1960’lı yıllardan itibaren, mekânın çok katmanlı sosyal bir kurgu olduğuna dair geliştirilen teoriler, edebiyat, tarih, coğrafya, teoloji ve siyaset gibi birçok sosyal bilim alanındaki araştırmaları etkilemiş ve etkilemektedir. Tarihsel araştırmalarda yararlanılan kronik, hajiografi ve epik gibi anlatımsal kaynaklarda, zaman ve mekân (chronotrope) hikâyelerin temel taşıyıcılarıdır. Mekân tarihsel kişilikler için kapsayıcı bir alan ve olayların geçtiği yerdir. Mekân incelemesi yalnızca tarihsel kaynaklarda belirli bir yerin incelenmesi olmayıp, kişilerin mekânlar arası hareketleri, içeride veya dışarıda tasvir edilmeleri ve bu hususlarla ilgili duygu ve düşüncelerini de içermektedir. Topophilia ve topophobia gibi kavramlar da kişilerin anlatı içerisinde bazı yerlerle ilgili arzu ve korkularına işaret eder. Bir mekânın yere dönüşmesi ve o alanda yaşayan kişilerin varoluş ve kimliklerini etkilemesi açısından mîmârî, peyzaj, toponimi ve belirli mekânlar hakkında anlatılan hikâyeler büyük önem taşır. Bu makalede temel olarak Müslüman-Türk epikleri ve Bizans şehitlik hikâyeleri incelenecektir. Müslümanlar tarafından Diyâr-ı Rûm, Rûm İli gibi isimlerle adlandırılan Bizans topraklarındaki şehirlerin on birinci yüzyıl ve sonrası “Türk Müslüman grupların” göçü, yerleşimi ve fetihleriyle paralel toponimisi ve şehirlerin yeni yaratılmış kuruluş hikâyeleri aracılığıyla Bizans şehrinden “Türk/Müslüman” şehrine âidiyet dönüşümü üzerinde durulacaktır.
Kutalmışoğlu Süleyman Şah’ın Ölümünden Sonra Anadolu’da Yaşanan Gelişmeler (1086-1107)
Authors: ERKOÇ Murat
Published: December 2020

Süleyman Şah’ın 1086 yılında Ayn-u Seylem savaşında ölmesi üzerine Melikşah’ın Antakya’da bulunan I. Kılıç Arslan ve Kulan Arslan’ı yakalatıp İran’a götürmesi, Anadolu Selçuklu tahtının bir müddet boş kalmasına ve siyasi birlikteliğin bozulmasına neden olmuştur. Bunun üzerine devletin tekelini kendi etrafında toplayan ve kendisini İznik’te sultan olarak ilan eden Ebu’l-Kasım’ın Bizans’a ve Melikşah’a karşı gösterdiği mücadele devletin bağımsızlığının 1092 yılına kadar korunmasını sağlamıştır. Melikşah’ın 1092 yılında ölmesi sonrası İsfahan’dan İznik’e gelerek Anadolu Selçuklu tahtına oturan Kılıç Arslan, Anadolu’da bulunan feodal beyleri itaat altına aldıktan sonra devletin mevcut sınırlarının genişletilmesi için Haçlılar ile mücadele içerisine girmiştir. Ancak yapılan bu savaşlarda alınan ağır mağlubiyetler, Türklerin Orta Anadolu’ya çekilmesine ve mevcut toprakların kaybedilmesine sebebiyet vermiştir. Kısa süre içerisinde Kılıç Arslan’ın devletin merkezini Konya’ya taşıyıp Anadolu’daki beyleri yeniden bir araya getirdikten sonra Haçlı Kontlukları ile yapılan savaşlarda almış olduğu galibiyetler Anadolu Selçukluların Büyük Selçukluların hâkimiyet sahasına komşu olmasına ve hükümdar ailesi arasında yaşanan mücadelelerin yeniden başlamasına neden olmuştur. Nitekim 1107 yılında Habur Nehri civarında Emir Çavlı ile yapılan savaşta Kılıç Arslan, hezimete uğradığı gibi Habur Nehrini geçip kurtulmak isterken boğularak hayatını kaybetmiştir. Savaş sonrası Kılıç Arslan’ın çocuklarının Sultan Muhammed Tapar tarafından tutsak edilerek İsfahan’a götürülmesi Anadolu Selçuklu Devletinde yeniden fetret devrinin yaşanmasına neden olmuştur.
W. M. Ramsay ve “Anadolu'da Tarih ve Dini Belirleyen Coğrafi Koşullar” Üzerine
Authors: GÜMÜŞÇÜ Osman , DOĞANDOR Emre
Published: December 2020

Bu çalışmada, ülkemizde arkeolog olarak bilinse de, kendisini bir coğrafyacı olarak tanımlayan William Mitchell Ramsay’ın 1902 yılında yayımlanan Küçük Asya'da Tarih ve Dini Belirleyen Coğrafi Koşullar isimli makalenin değerlendirilmesi konu edinilmiştir. Bilindiği üzere, kolonyal yarışın sürdüğü bir dönemde, Avrupa’nın Hasta Adamı Osmanlı, emperyalist güçlerin ilgi duyduğu bir bölge haline gelmiştir. Özellikle XIX. ve XX. yüzyılda Osmanlı topraklarını konu alan batılı eserlerin artışı bu bağlamda bir tesadüf değildir. Dolayısıyla hazırlanan eserlerin birçoğu, Şarkiyatçılık adı verilen ve Doğu dünyası üzerine temelsiz değer yargıları üreten bir fikir akımı güdümünde kaleme alınmıştır. Burada incelenen ve üzerinden 120 yıla yakın bir zamanın geçtiği Ramsay’ın bu makalesi de, dönemin fikirlerinden etkilendiğinden yer yer kara propaganda öğeleri içermektedir. Bahsedilen bu tarafgir bakış açısı bir kenarda tutulmak kaydıyla, bir asırdan fazla bir süre geçmesine rağmen halen değer taşıyan bazı tespit ve fikirlerin sahibi niteliğindeki Ramsay, yıllardır önemini korumayı başaran az sayıdaki isimden birisidir. Değerlendirmede yazarın hayatı, çalışmaları hakkında kapsamlı bilgi sunulmuş ve eserin içerdiği bilgiler ışığında kimi yorum, tahlillere yer verilmiştir.
Kara-Koyunlu Devleti’nde Silah Teknolojisi: Orduda Kullanılan Silah ve Teçhizat
Authors: PAYDAŞ Kazım , KORKMAZ Ahmet
Published: December 2020

Kara-Koyunlular, yaklaşık bir asır boyunca Doğu ve Güneydoğu Anadolu, İran, Irak ve Kafkasya’da hâkimiyet kurdular. Birçok alanda selefleri Celâyirli ve Timurluların teşkilât yapısından etkilendikleri gibi silah teknolojisinde de bu devletlerin mirasını sürdürdüler. Konar-göçer hafif süvarili askeri yapısı ile Ortaçağın geleneksel silah ve teçhizatlarından yararlanarak bu coğrafyada hâkim güç haline geldiler. Başlangıçta hafif süvari esasına dayanan bozkır savaşçı tipi, zamanla ağır silahlar ve muhasara araçları ile donatıldı.
Bu çalışmada XV. yüzyıl itibariyle Doğu Anadolu ve İran coğrafyasında önemli muharip güç haline gelen Kara-Koyunluların, seleflerinden intikal eden klasik silah ve teçhizatların üretimi, üretim mekânları, kullanımı ve silah tipolojilerinin askeri teşkilâttaki uygulama alanları tarihi kaynaklar ışığında değerlendirilecektir.
Aziz Demetrios: Selanik’in Koruyucu Azizi, Yaşam Öyküsü ve Mucizeleriyle İlişkili Belgeler, Kültü ve Tasvirleri
Authors: KAYA ZENBİLCİ İlkgül
Published: December 2020

Bu çalışmada Selanik kentinin koruyucu azizi, Aziz Demetrios’un, Bizans hagiografik yazını eşliğinde yaşam öyküsü, mucizeleri, kültü ve tasvirleri ele alınmıştır. Aziz Demetrios Bizans dini yazınında en erken 7. yüzyılda Selanik başpiskoposu Ioannes tarafından yazılan “Aziz Demetrios’un Mucizeleri”nde karşımıza çıkar. Ancak azizin biyografisine dair 9. yüzyıla kadar bilgi yoktur. 9. yüzyıldan itibaren Demetrios’un yaşam öyküsünün üç versiyonu ortaya çıkar. Aziz Demetrios, geleneksel anlatıya göre Selanikli ve senatör sınıfına mensup bir ailenin oğludur. 4. yüzyılın başlarında Roma imparatoru Maksimianus’un emriyle öldürülür. 6. yüzyılda kentin valisi Leontios’un amansız hastalığından mucizevî olarak kurtuluşunu Aziz Demetrios’a atfetmesi sonrasında, Demetrios’un bedeninin gömülü olduğu kabul edilen yere, Leontios’un girişimiyle bir kilise inşa edilir. Yapı 603’ten sonra/649’dan önce, bölgede meydana gelen bir deprem sonrasında yangın geçirir. Ardından orijinal plan şeması korunarak II. Iustinianos’un 688/689 yılları civarındaki kenti ziyareti sırasında yeniden inşa edilir. Yapının ilk evresi, yazılı kaynaklar ve arkeolojik kanıtlara göre 6. yüzyılın başlarını işaret etmektedir. Aziz Demetrios Bizans dönemindeki tasvirlerinde sivil ve asker olmak üzere iki temel tipte temsil edilmiştir. Azizin tasvirleri anıtsal duvar mozaikleri ve resimlerinde, rölyeflerde, ikonalarda, el yazmalarında, sikkelerde, mühürlerde, koutrouvialarda (hacı matarası), enkolpionlarda ve geç dönemde sırlı seramikler üzerinde yer alır. Aziz Demetrios 11. yüzyıldan itibaren, yaygın olarak, asker aziz olarak betimlenmiştir.
Mekke’de Memlûkler Devleti Döneminde Meydana Gelen Sel Baskınları
Authors: EROL Burak Gani
Published: December 2020

Sel baskınları tarihin her döneminde ortaya çıkan ve büyük zararlara sebep olan doğal afetlerden birisidir. Dinî olarak Müslümanların en kutsal şehri olan Mekke, coğrafî konumu ve de doğal özellikleri bakımından daha kurulduğu tarihlerden itibaren pek çok sel felaketine maruz kalmış ve büyük tahribatlara uğramıştır. 1250 senesinde kurulmalarının hemen akabinde Hicaz’a hâkim olan Memlûkler zamanında Mekke şehri yaklaşık kırk kadar sel baskınına uğramış, bu baskınlarda dinî mekânlar ve Mekke halkının yaşadığı meskenler büyük zarar görmüş, hac vazifelerini ifa etmek üzere Mekke’de bulunan Müslümanlar da dâhil olmak üzere can kayıpları yaşanmıştır. Meydana gelen seller esnasında en büyük zararı Kâbe ve çevresi görmüş, can kayıpları da buralarda olmuştur. Seller şehirde sosyal ve iktisadî hayat üzerinde olumsuz tesirlere yol açmış ve yaşanan ani fiyat artışları Mekkelileri ve hacıları zor durumda bırakmıştır. Sel felaketlerinin yaşandığı günlerde ve hemen sonrasında ibadetlerin yapılması kesintiye uğramıştır.