bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leadership contingencies in the retention of women in higher education
Authors: Coetzee Mariette , Moosa Maryam
Published: November 2020

Orientation: Providing leadership opportunities and eliminating barriers to advance to or remain in leadership positions may influence the retention of women at academic institutions.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of leadership contingencies on the retention of women.Motivation for the study: Women could be better equipped to succeed in leadership roles if more is known about the challenges they face to advance to or remain in leadership positions and how these challenges should be managed to ensure their retention.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative research approach was followed in this study and a questionnaire was used to collect data. A non-probability simple random sample of 2000 female employees from an academic institution in South Africa was drawn and a total of 311 questionnaires were completed, with a response rate 15.6%. Principal axis factor analysis with a Varimax rotation extracted six leadership contingency factors.Main findings: The factor analysis identified six leadership contingencies that play a significant role in the retention of women in leadership positions: barriers to advancement, capabilities of women, acceptance of women as leaders, work–life balance, advancement opportunities and success beliefs. All of these factors were significantly related to retention factors, such as the fulfilment of unique needs, growth opportunities, recognition, pleasant work conditions, sound relationships and support.Practical/managerial implications: This study contributes to a better understanding of the complexity in the career progression and retention of women in leadership positions.Contribution/value-add: An understanding of challenges faced by women in leadership positions would enable organisations to implement retention strategies and allow institutions to capitalise on the value women could add to the management of academic institutions.
‘Be fruitful and multiply’: Examining Genesis 1:28 as a basis for the adoption of polygamy as a solution to childlessness amongst Nigerian Christians
Authors: Ademiluka Solomon O.
Published: November 2020

In spite of Christianity and western civilisation, polygamy remains a major issue in Christian marriage in Africa. In Nigeria, most of the mainline churches officially adopt monogamy, whilst many of the African Initiated Churches (AICs) practise polygamy. Because Africans consider procreation as the primary purpose of marriage, some childless Nigerian Christians engage in polygamy in order to have children. But apart from the factor of traditional passion for children, some engage in polygamy to have children because they take the phrase ‘Be fruitful and multiply’ in Genesis 1:28 as a divine command to everyone to produce children. Therefore, this article examines the text with a view to ascertain whether it is appropriate to exploit the passage as a basis for the adoption of polygamy as a solution to infertility. The target population is those Nigerian Christian men and women who engage in this practice. The article employs descriptive and exegetical methods. It found that, although couched as an imperative, the phrase ‘Be fruitful and multiply’, rather than being a command to procreate, should be simply understood as a saying that God blessed the humankind with offspring, just as he did the fish that are not expected to obey or disobey (Gn 1:22). It therefore does not provide a basis for adoption of polygamy as a solution to infertility. The article recommends that apart from assisting childless Nigerian Christians to realise their dream of childbearing, the church should make them understand the biblical position that every individual and couple need not have children.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This research involves the disciplines of the Old Testament and Christian Ethics. It examines Genesis 1:28 with regard to the adoption of polygamy as a solution to infertility amongst Nigerian Christians. The article postulates that the passage is not a command for procreation but is simply a saying that God blessed the humankind with offspring; hence, it does not provide a basis for the adoption of polygamy to solve the problem of infertility.
Alternative methods to derive the Black-Scholes-Merton equation
Authors: Phewchean Nattakorn , Costa Renato , Misiran Masnita , Lenbury Yongwimon
Published: November 2020

We investigate the derivation of option pricing involving several assets following the Geometric Brownian Motion (GBM). First, we propose some derivations based on the basic ideas of the assets. Next, we consider the trivial case where we have n assets. Finally, we consider different drifts, volatilities and Wiener processes but now from n stochastic assets taking into account a fixed-income.
Efecto de diferentes patrones de agresión sobre la desadaptación institucional y la reiteración delictiva en menores infractores
Authors: Roncero David , Andreu José M. , Peña M. Elena
Published: November 2020

El presente trabajo profundiza en el estudio de la agresión en menores infractores. El objetivo principal fue comprobar si la reiteración delictiva y la desadaptación institucional al centro de reforma variaban en distintos grupos configurados según diferentes patrones de agresión. Se analizó el historial delictivo y las faltas disciplinarias en el periodo inicial del internamiento, y se aplicó el Cuestionario de Agresión Reactivo-Proactiva en una muestra de 184 menores infractores de entre 14 y 20 años de edad, que cumplían medidas de internamiento en un centro de ejecución de medidas judiciales en la Comunidad de Madrid. Los resultados indicaron que los sujetos agresivos proactivos presentaron un número mayor de delitos y los sujetos con baja agresión incurrieron en menos faltas disciplinarias. Se discuten los resultados señalando la importancia que tiene determinar el tipo de agresión de cara a la intervención y la valoración del riesgo de violencia.
El papel de la mediación penal en el proceso de cambio del infractor
Authors: Meléndez Anna
Published: November 2020

El objetivo principal de este artículo es conocer la capacidad de la justicia restaurativa de incidir en el desistimiento del comportamiento antisocial o delictivo, con el fin de identificar el rol de la mediación en los potenciales procesos de cambio (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983; 1984) de los infractores. Los resultados muestran que es posible identificar infractores en todos los estadios del cambio. Entre los diversos factores relacionados con la motivación y con el proceso de cambio, la mayoría de los infractores identifican la mediación como un punto de inflexión o elemento significativo en ese camino hacia la vida pro social. Los resultados muestran la complejidad del proceso de cambio y la dificultad que los infractores tienen a la hora de conseguir, pero sobre todo de mantener, este cambio.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Peniruan Merek Mawar + Logo
Authors: David David , Simamora Esther Lita , Sitompul Petrus George Victory , Steven Steven
Published: November 2020

Abstrak

Hak kekayaan intelektual merupakan kekuatan kreaktifitas dan inovasi yang diterapkan melalui ekspresi artistik. dalam hal ini sumber daya pontesial intelektual seseorang yang tidak terbatas dan dapat diperoleh oleh semua orang. hak kekayaan intelektual merupakan sebuah kekuatan yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan martabat seseorang dan masa depan suatu bangsa, secara material, budaya dan sosial.

Merek digunakan sebagai tanda untuk membedakan produk yang dihasilkan oleh seseorang atau suatu badan hukum denganproduk yang dihasilkan pihak lain. fungsi utama dari sebuah merek adalah agar konsumen dapat mencirikan suatu produk baik barang maupun jasa yang dimiliki oleh perusahaan sehingga dapat dibedakan dari produk perusahaan lain yang serupa atau mirip yang dimiliki oleh pesaingnya.Konsumen yang merasa puas dengan suatu produk dengan merek tersebut di masa yang akan datan,

Pengusaha yang  sukses pasti punya kiat dan setiap pelaku usaha kiat suksesnya  punpasti berbeda. umumnya pola pemasaran dan keandalan SDM (Sumber Daya Manusia) punya peranan penting dalam membangun suatu usaha namun tidak kalah pentingnya adalah perlunya " Merek Dagang".MAju mundurnya sebuah usaha sangat dipengaruhi oleh merek yang sekaligus sebagai pembawa ciri atau kepribadian suatu usaha oleh karenannya tidak heran sebuah entitas usaha selalu membangun dan menjaga citra merek dagangnya agar tidak dirusak oleh pihak tertentu.

Berdasarkan pasal 1 angka 1 UU no. 20 tahun 2016  definisi merek adalah tanda yang dapat ditampilkan  secara grafis berupa gambar, logo, nama, kata, huruf, angka, susunan warna dan bentuk 2 dimensi atau 3 dimensi, suara, hologram atau kombinasi dari 2 atau lebih unsur tersebut untuk membedakan barang atau jasa diproduksi oleh orang atau badan hukum dalam kegiatan perdagangan baeang atau jasa.
PERLINDUNGAN POTRET UNTUK PROMOSI TANPA IZIN PIHAK TERKAIT BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 28 TAHUN 2014
Authors: Dwika Nurtati , Siregar Emmi , Pratiwi Irda
Published: November 2020

portrait are photography work with humans objects. And the portrait it self is regulated by copyright law. If a portrait is taken without the consent of the photographed, the photografer will be subject to law number 28 of 2014. if the portrait is used for promotion or published without the must permission of the photographer or the heir, the photografer must first ask permission of the photografer. If the photographer does not have permission to the photographed  or the heirs to carry out commercial uses, procurement, distribution, etc., will be subject to article 115 of law number 28 of 2014 concerning copyright. The photographer will be charged with a maximum fine of Rp 500.000.000,00 (five hundred million rupiah). It would be better if a photographer who would take someone’s portrait for promotion would be better to ask permission of the portrait or ask permission from the heirs first
PENGATURAN HUKUM CALON LEGISLATIF MANTAN NARAPIDANA
Authors: Lubis Salim Fauzi , Ismail Ismail , Mardiana Mina
Published: November 2020

Election or local election is a way of channeling the rights of every principle community, which means that the right to vote and vote is contained in his constitutional rights as citizens. In article 28 letter D of the Republic of Indonesia Republic of 1945 which reads that "every citizen has the right to have the same opportunity in government". The sound contained in the article contains the understanding that the State guarantees each of its citizens to obtain the rights to sit in government either as People's Representatives, regents, Mayors, Governors, or even become a President. The method used in this study is normative juridical legal research which uses a statutory approach. The issue raised by the author is How the Human Rights Perspective of Legislative Candidates in Organizing Elections and How Comparative Legal Arrangements for Former Legislative Candidates Examined From Law Number 7 of 2017 Concerning General Elections With Regulation of the Election Commission Number 20 of 2018 Regarding Nominating Members Regional Representative Council, Provincial Regional Representative Council, Regency / City Representative Council. In terms of the implementation of elections need to be held honestly, fairly and democratically based on the spirit of Democracy that has been carried out so far so as to create leaders and representatives of the people who side with their people. Speaking of Human Rights, everyone has the same rights before the State and applies to former corruption convicts who have or have the same political rights as other citizens guaranteed by the constitution.
Student Perceptions of Student Debt
Authors: Lally Stephanie , Gatz Jennifer
Published: November 2020

Purpose: To evaluate the extent that high school students are concerned about student debt. Additionally, this study was conducted to see how much knowledge students had about college expenses and to see how they planned to pay back college debts. 

Hypothesis: Students will be concerned about having student debt. 

Method: 11th-12th grade students at two large, suburban high schools in the Northeast completed a 16 item survey assessing their plans for the future. The survey consisted of questions including if participants planned on going to college, how participants planned on repaying their college debts, how confident they felt in their abilities to pay back the borrowed money and how important the total cost of a college education is when deciding on what college to attend. 

Result: A total of 148 usable responses were collected and evaluated. 99.32% of participants planned on obtaining a college education, and 34.46% of students reported that cost was very important when making a final decision about where to attend college. A spearman's rank-order correlation analysis was conducted and found there to be several positive correlations including both parents socioeconomic status’ and the most important factor when deciding on a college. Conclusion: Although no correlation was found between students' grades and their concern with student debt, the study did show that students were only moderately confident in their abilities to repay their loans before graduation, helping to support the idea that high school students are concerned about student debt.
The Prevalence of Stereotypes Against the LGBTQ Community and the Effect of Education on Those Stereotypes
Authors: Wickersham Heather , Vajner Deborah
Published: November 2020

Stereotyping against the LGBTQ community is a major problem in modern society. Previous research has shown that stereotyping can be reduced through targeted education about the stereotyped group. This study aims to further research the effect of education on stereotypes as well as the prevalence of stereotypes against the LGBTQ community in a public high school in North Carolina. Building on existing work from Canada, this study questions the use of education in changing stereotypes and what is the baseline prevalence of those stereotypes.

 Based on previous peer-reviewed, published literature, this study will survey both students and teachers to establish a baseline of stereotyping occurring at this location. The researcher will teach a class about stereotypes and the LGBTQ community and measure the level of stereotypes before and after the presentation. Analysis showed that this high school had low levels of discrimination, which is a major sign of low levels of stereotyping. It also showed that education had a low-grade negative impact against stereotyping, effectively increasing stereotyping.
Correlation between Self-Reported Depression and Adolescent Obesity
Authors: Tharakan Anna , Horn Michael , McCrakin Justin
Published: November 2020

This research study focused on the correlational relationship between self-reported depression levels and BMI. Health risks and suicidal levels have increased on a global scale due to slowly rising levels of obesity and depression. Past research has been conducted at a global level, only slightly touching on the direct correlation, finding that if one shows an increase, the other will as well1. However, there has been a lack of research focused on the local scale, specifically in suburban high schools in the Midwest. The author gave participants a personally constructed survey with the choice of an interview, testing their perception between the two variables. BMI along with results from a professionally developed depression test were reported, allowing for statistical analysis to be run between the two. This direct correlation, along with other potential factors receiving r values ranging from 0.04 to 0.5, found a few statistically significant relationships. This research led to surprising conclusions, with evidence for necessary further research.
Narcissism and Self-Esteem in Adolescents
Authors: Oloke Tolu , Gatz Jennifer
Published: November 2020

Purpose: In a society where mental health is talked about frequently, the Cluster B personality disorder group has been neglected, presenting the need for further research concerning low self-esteem in adolescents & narcissistic tendencies.  

Hypothesis: Narcissism is related to low self-esteem in adolescents. 

Methods: Adolescents ages 13-18 took part in a Google Forms survey containing 34 questions. Questions were derived from the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Participants were asked about their age, gender, GPA, and ethnicity. The data was used to perform a Spearman rank-order correlation test.  

Results: NPI questions related to narcissistic tendencies were not correlated with RSES questions related to low self-esteem. Rather, NPI questions related to narcissistic tendencies were more closely related to RSES questions suggesting high self-esteem. 

Conclusion: Narcissism is not related to low self-esteem in adolescents. There needs to be more research done on narcissism and its relation to other factors. Self-esteem also needs to be factored into many issues concerning mental health and psychology.
Classification of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Treatments and Drugs Based on Mechanism of Action, Efficacy, and Safety
Authors: Ravi Mahi , Jackson William
Published: November 2020

The recently discovered coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has forced countries into lockdown, people into quarantines, and economies to a standstill. Currently there are no FDA approved treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by this new coronavirus strain. With over 2.8 million cases in the US as of July 3 and a death rate of approximately 5.9%, an effective treatment is urgently needed (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2020). To date there are few comprehensive reviews of therapeutic options for COVID-19. Here we present the general types and mechanisms of action for drugs currently available or in rapid development. This paper highlights FDA approved drugs that can be repurposed and therefore used immediately to test for coronavirus efficacy as well as novel drugs and vaccines specifically targeted to COVID-19 vulnerabilities.
Sex Education Correlating with STI Rates Througout Counties in Florida
Authors: Moran Lilliana , Williams Ida
Published: November 2020

This study’s goal was to discover the impact that varying types of high school sex education curriculums had on the rate of which their alumni ages 19-27 in 2018 contracted bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) throughout counties in Florida. The study was able to establish results that communicated which programs were most effective in preventing the transmission of STDs in comparison to the ones that were least effective. A meta-analysis of the amount of bacterial STD cases in each of four different counties in Florida as well as their corresponding sex education curriculum was used to discover the paper’s outcome. The different curriculums analyzed in this paper include abstinence-only, abstinence-plus, and comprehensive. Abstinence-only based programs teach students that refraining from all sexual activity until marriage is the sole moral way of preventing STD transmission and generally does not go over other methods of contraceptives. Abstinence-Plus programs teach students about methods of contraception and how to prevent STDs, but still preach that remaining abstinent is the correct and moral route to go down. The results showed that Lafayette County and Martin County had the least amount of bacterial STD cases among their alumni ages 19-27 yet used the most strict program (abstinence-only), Orange County had the most amount of bacterial STD cases among their alumni and used the second most strict program(abstinence-plus), and Polk County’s amount of bacterial STD cases fell under Orange County but above Lafayette County and Martin County; however they used the least strict program (comprehensive).
Coronavirus & the Heart - Acute Heart Attack and Coronary Artery Disease - Pathophysiology
Authors: Subramanian Tanay , Patel Jijibhoy
Published: November 2020

Research supports a direct correlation between the coronavirus and acute myocardial injuries from the inflammation of the myocardium and its surrounding blood vessels. The pathophysiology of the coronavirus causes cardiac injuries through viral Vasculitis, which releases troponins I and T into the bloodstream to cause a plethora of cardiac problems including acute heart attack, heart failure, hypertension, and arrhythmia. Due to multi-organ failure from the body’s inflammatory response following exposure to the virus, the lungs, kidneys, and brain can become adversely impacted as well. While hydroxychloroquine should only be used to treat hospitalized patients, compassionate use of Remdesivir and Methotrexate can be used for non-hospitalized patients as well, if it is deemed effective and safe for public use through further testing and research.
The Effect of Temperature on the Spread of COVID-19
Authors: Goyal Shubh , Malinas Melanie
Published: November 2020

This study analyzes the findings about the spread of COVID-19 in regions of varying temperatures. This paper will use the analysis of public data to conclude how impactful temperature is in determining the spread of COVID-19. In addition, this paper will shed light on some trends and some historical relevance to other pandemics similar in genetic makeup and growth. There have been numerous claims that higher temperatures will cause COVID-19 to diminish quickly and die out during the summer months. Other viruses like the flu and influenza are more common, and they display signs of seasonality. For example, the flu occurs in the Fall and Winter months which is why people get vaccines or flu shots in the preceding months. The conclusion about temperature’s significance could also highlight the stage of severity of the virus. If the cases, start to drop for example, one could conclude that the virus is past its peak and will die out soon. Several states from the United States were monitored for their daily cases and temperature before being averaged into three-day intervals to depict a smoother trend. Both variables are public and accessible to all. The states were divided into colder states(New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois) and hotter states(Texas, California, and Georgia). The results varied and displayed different trends. The colder states seemed to have gone past their peak and displayed a downward parabolic form. The temperature and cases displayed an inversely proportional relationship. The hotter states showed a constantly increasing case count with the graph showing a spike around the same time. The hotter states displayed an exponential trend and it is hard to predict when and how much they will peak. These two differing trends suggest that the effect temperature can have is not obvious across numerous areas. Therefore, temperature does not appear as a significantly impactful determinant in the growth of COVID-19.
Examining Correlation Between the Genre of Music Present & Increased Academic Performance Through Beta Wave Measurement
Authors: Magesh Daksha , Yan Daniel
Published: November 2020

In a world saturated with media at every turn – especially music, and many different genres of music for everyone to enjoy, the critical question is often asked: does music positively impact the work produced whilst listening to it? This experiment seeks to answer that question using a 3D printed EEG to measure beta waves in the brain, thus providing more concrete results. It was hypothesized that listening to a genre of music such as classical would boost performance on a math exam. This experiment explores the correlation between the presence of music whilst taking a math exam and the score on said exam. In the experiment, each participant was first given a math exam to complete with no music whilst undergoing an EEG examination to establish a baseline, then were given a different form of the exam to complete whilst listening to a specific genre of music that was randomly assigned prior. Afterwards, we determined that slight improvement was observed with an average increase in score of 0.45 points, however with an r-squared value of only 0.091. The EEG analysis did provide an r-squared value of 0.370 when experimental error was removed, giving a moderately strong relationship that music does not have an impact on beta wave amplitude. We concluded that although music increased math scores slightly, it was not statistically significant using an alpha level of 0.05. However, since almost 20% of the trials had error resulting in unreliable data, further refinement/re-testing of the methodology must be conducted.
Using CRISPRi to Repress Cell’s Ability to Metabolize Glycerol and to Express LacZ
Authors: Chen Guyin , Spisak Shaun
Published: November 2020

CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) method is an effective way in disturbing a specific gene in the DNA by blocking transcription and therefore silencing a gene from expressing.  When the catalytically dead Cas9 is coexpressed with a guide RNA, it generates a DNA recognition complex that can target a specific gene. The project focuses on manipulating the genes of DNA to repress certain gene expressions.  The first assay involves repressing the genes that allow cells to grow in glycerol, and the second assay targets the cell's ability to break down lacZ.
Evaluation of Garlic-Resistance in E. coli (strain K12)
Authors: Kumar Pranav , Garcia Joshua , Hill Heather
Published: November 2020

Antibiotic resistance, perpetuated through overusage of antibiotics, is rendering current antibiotics ineffective, minimizing the benefits of the Antibiotic Era. Despite research on garlic-based treatments as a safe and effective alternative to conventional antibiotics, there is a lack of understanding if bacteria can grow resistant to garlic itself. However, given that garlic is an effective bactericidal agent and can disrupt biofilm production, an important factor in the ability of bacteria to resist antibiotics, garlic may be immune to antibiotic resistance. Thus, this study seeks to answer the following question: will E. coli (K12) display increased resistance (lower susceptibility) to a garlic-based treatment, as evaluated by a disk diffusion test, over two generations? An agar diffusion test was performed on two duplicate groups of E. coli with identical garlic impregnated disks. This test was then repeated on cultures obtained from the first test using an identical garlic-based treatment. The minimum distance of bacteria colonies from the disk was measured for both generations and compared to ascertain if the E. coli showed increased resistance to the treatment. The first generation of E. coli for both group A and group B had colonies with a minimum distance of 5 millimeters from the disk. The second generation of E. coli for both group A and group B had colonies in contact with the disk, leading to a minimum distance of 0 millimeters. These results indicate that E. coli displayed increased resistance to a garlic-based treatment over the course of two generations.
Effects of Music Therapy on Well-Being of People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
Authors: Zhang Lingzi
Published: November 2020

The number of people in the United States diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is projected to increase, posing an urgent need for more effective treatments. Music therapy (MT), a clinical treatment that primarily uses music and involves no medication, is known to evoke memory of music-related experiences among patients with AD and dementia. To better understand the effects of MT on patients with AD and related dementia, I conducted a literature review. The findings suggest that MT is effective in promoting well-being as well as the mental and physical health of patients with AD and related dementia, although no significant effect on patients’ cognitive functions was found. Considering the increasing demand for care and treatment for patients with AD and related dementia, MT should be employed in conjunction with other forms of treatment, in order to improve the patients’ quality of life and relieve the burden on families. More detailed research is needed to help achieve a better understanding of the potential benefits of MT on patients with AD and related dementia.
An assessment of the impact of COVID-19 related social distancing measures on the stress levels of students
Authors: Harding Bradley Luke Edward , Reaper Luke
Published: November 2020

Since the novel coronavirus was first reported in China in early 2020, governments have aimed to cull its spread and raise awareness of the symptoms of the infection.  These measures are collectively known as social distancing and self-isolation. 

Prior to COVID-19, 85% of students in university reported feeling overwhelmed by everything they had to do at some point within the prior year (AADA, 2015).  Organizations treating teen anxiety and depression are highlighting the impact of isolation on teenagers and young adults and claim an association with a decline in self-care and a greater risk of suicide (Newport Academy, 2020).  Given the pre-existing high levels of stress and mental strain experienced by students, the consequences of social isolation may more significantly impact students in comparison with non-students. 

This study uses the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) index to understand the impact that social distancing and self-isolation has on the mental health of students and non-students globally.  502 responses were gathered globally with most respondents residing in the United States of America, Italy and Ireland. 

The results of this study suggest that the COVID-19 related Social Distancing and Self-isolation lead to a greater increase in stress among students than among adults as measured by STAI.  The reported stress was highest among high school age students and among female students generally.  The reported causes of this stress are primary related to the impact on education of the measures rather than directly related to the health consequences pandemic.
A Novel Music Therapy Intervention Utilizing Pop Music to Reduce Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
Authors: Huang Zhixing , Duell Natasha
Published: November 2020

The prevalence of adolescents' mental disorders, especially anxiety and depression, has become a critical social issue that needs to be addressed. Conventional music therapy could be a useful tool to help teens manage their symptoms. However, few kinds of research have explored the potential function of listening to pop music to improve adolescents’ mental state. This paper explored a pivotal approach to whether scientifically proven pop music can help prevent anxiety and depression. The paper developed a criterion that is used for selecting pop music with mentally beneficial elements and created a playlist with songs selected under the criterion. Two survey-based studies, containing a professional diagnosis scale and various questions, qualitatively and quantitatively examined the playlist’s emotional impact. In Study 1, results indicated that the playlist could relieve anxiety symptoms, with less influence in depression. In Study 2, regular control measures and qualitative questions proved that the selected music exerted its intended positive emotional effects onto the listener and indicated that listening to the music on a daily basis may be useful in improving and maintaining one’s healthy mental state. The results were promising and suggested great potential in future research. The scientific use of pop music as a self-help method beneficial in tackling anxiety and depression among teenagers could be a prospective field of study.
CoronaNet: A Novel Deep Learning Model for COVID-19 Detection in CT Scans
Authors: Bhansali Rohan , Kumar Rahul , Writer Duke
Published: November 2020

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is currently the cause of a global pandemic that is affecting millions of people around the world. Inadequate testing resources have resulted in several people going undiagnosed and consequently untreated; however, using computerized tomography (CT) scans for diagnosis is an alternative to bypass this limitation. Unfortunately, CT scan analysis is time-consuming and labor intensive and rendering is generally infeasible in most diagnosis situations. In order to alleviate this problem, previous studies have utilized multiple deep learning techniques to analyze biomedical images such as CT scans. Specifically, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have been shown to provide medical diagnosis with a high degree of accuracy. A common issue in the training of CNNs for biomedical applications is the requirement of large datasets. In this paper, we propose the use of affine transformations to artificially magnify the size of our dataset. Additionally, we propose the use of the Laplace filter to increase feature detection in CT scan analysis. We then feed the preprocessed images to a novel deep CNN structure: CoronaNet. We find that the use of the Laplace filter significantly increases the performance of CoronaNet across all metrics. Additionally, we find that affine transformations successfully magnify the dataset without resulting in high degrees of overfitting. Specifically, we achieved an accuracy of 92% and an F1 of 0.8735. Our novel research describes the potential of the Laplace filter to significantly increase deep CNN performance in biomedical applications such as COVID-19 diagnosis.
Query Reformulation: Data Integration Approach to Multi Domain Query Answering System
Authors: Pujari Niharika , Mishra Debahuti , Das Kaberi
Published: November 2020

Data integration gives the user with a unified view of all heterogeneous data sources. The basic service provided by data integration is query processing. Whatever query posed to the system is being given to global schema which has to reformulate to sub queries that are to be posed to the local sources. Reformulation is being accomplished by mapping between global and local sources by Global-as-View (GAV), Local-as-view (LAV) and Global-local-as-view (GLAV) approach. When a query involves multiple domains, it is difficult to extract information in case of general service engines.
Coverage and Connectivity Improvement Algorithms for the Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Patra Rasmi Ranjan , Patra Prashant Kumar
Published: November 2020

In this paper we study the increase of coverage and connectivity in a sensor network with a view to improving coverage, while preserving the network’s coverage. We also examine the impact of on the related problem of coverage-boundary detection. We reduce both problems to the computation of Voronoi diagrams and intersectional point method prove and achieve lower bounds on the solution of these problems and present efficient distributed algorithms for computing and maintaining solutions in cases of sensor failures or insertion of new sensors. We prove the correctness and termination properties of our distributed algorithms, and analytically characterize the time complexity and the traffic generated by our algorithms. Our algorithms show that the increase coverage & Connectivity in wireless sensor density.
Sifat-Sifat Pendidik
Authors: Jayadi Iskandar
Published: November 2020

This paper discusses the educational qualities of the Quranic perspective of Q.S. Fushshilat ([41]: 34-35). This article is motivated by the number of educators who only rely on intellectual ability in educating, without balancing with other aspects that support the process of education, teaching and learning, such as the nature and a good personality that must be owned by every educator. All the behavior of educators is very influential on learners, because learners tend to imitate educators. Educators are expected by the Islamic education of educators who are able to optimize all the ability in him in order to get the output in accordance with the goals of Islamic education. This study aims to determine the nature of educators contained in the Fushshilat (41: 34-35) which can be applied by every educator in the educational process. This paper shows that in the content of Fushshilat ([41]: 34-35) there are several traits as an educator exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad. (2) Always do good, (3) gentle, (4) affection towards learners, (5) able to hold anger, and (6) have a good attitude the nature of forgiveness, and its implications in the Islamic education system.
Considerações acerca da ordem econômica brasileira
Authors: Bassoli Marlene Kempfer , Paviani Gabriela Amorim
Published: November 2020

Tendo em vista o artigo 170 da Constituição Federal, a ordem econômica brasileira é pautada nos princípios da livre concorrência, da livre iniciativa e da função social da propriedade. Tal diretriz é fruto de uma intensa luta por liberdade, como também por um direito antitruste realmente aplicável. Entretanto, apesar de pregar-se tal liberalismo, o Estado intervém de maneira ativa na economia, primordialmente quando diante de abusos de poder econômico, uma vez que o maior prejudicado será o consumidor e o pequeno-médio empresário. Portanto, o presente artigo objetiva explanar os pilares que norteiam a ordem econômica brasileira, bem como a atuação do estatal. Para tanto, utilizouse o método dedutivo, vez que parte do estudo maior, ordem econômica e seus influenciadores, ao específico, intervenção estatal.
Meio ambiente e a ineficiência dos poderes públicos brasileiros
Authors: Soares Mário Lúcio Quintão
Published: November 2020

Laudo técnico do IBAMA (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis), publicado em dezembro de 2015, relatou a morte de trabalhadores da Samarco e de moradores das comunidades afetadas, o desalojamento de pessoas, a devastação de localidades, a destruição de 1.469 hectares de vegetação, incluindo Áreas de Preservação Permanente, a mortandade de biodiversidade aquática e fauna terrestre, a perda e na fragmentação de habitats, a interrupção da pesca por tempo indeterminado, a interrupção do turismo, a alteração dos padrões de qualidade da água doce, salobra e salgada, a interrupção do abastecimento de água e a dificuldade de geração de energia elétrica pelas hidrelétricas atingidas. O presente texto apresenta a problemática acima descrita, contextualizando-a segundo o Direito brasileiro e também de acordo com o Direito Internacional Público. Aqui é denunciada a ineficiência dos Executivos da União e de Minas Gerais, os Judiciários da União e de Minas Gerais, e os Ministérios Públicos da União e de Minas Gerais.
Debates sobre o pacto federativo brasileiro
Authors: Cavalcante Diogo Lopes , Schneider Mirian Beatriz
Published: November 2020

De acordo com a Constituição Federal de 1988 a forma de Estado adotada pelo Brasil é a federação, característica posta como cláusula pétrea. Esse modelo, introduzido primeiramente na Constituição de 1891, decorre de influência do modelo norteamericano. Ocorre que, diante das diferenças histórico-culturais do Brasil com o EUA, esse modelo paradigma gerou certos problemas estruturais do momento da aplicação brasileira. Podese citar, a exemplo, a distorção no mecanismo de concentração de competências e recursos (tributos), além da falta de coordenação federal com questionamentos entorno do tema da municipalidade e do papel dos Estados-membros. Ora, o Brasil, na teoria é um sistema federativo mas na prática é um sistema unitário, com a delegação de algumas competências e recursos limitados para os entes federados, a custa de uma ineficiência alta.
30 anos das constituições estaduais no Brasil e os direitos fundamentais estaduais
Authors: Sgarbossa Luís Fernando , Bittencourt Laura Cabrelli
Published: November 2020

A temática do constitucionalismo estadual ou subnacional é relevante e, no entanto, ainda pouco estudada no Brasil. Diversos aspectos relativos ao constitucionalismo estadual pátrio são carentes de estudo, tal como o dos direitos fundamentais estaduais, objeto do presente estudo. O artigo constitui resultado parcial de pesquisa básica quanto à natureza e quantitativa/qualitativa quanto à abordagem, além de documental, de levantamento e bibliográfica, quanto aos procedimentos, além de lançar mão dos métodos estrutural-comparativo, técnicocomparativo e descritivo-comparativo. Após breve introdução, o trabalho traça um panorama comparativo das constituições estaduais brasileiras quanto a diversos aspectos, como extensão, conteúdo e estabilidade das cartas constitucionais subnacionais brasileiras. Após, delineia aspectos gerais relativos ao pluralismo constitucional brasileiro, entendido como a situação de covigência de ordens constitucionais geral e parciais, no que diz respeito aos direitos e garantias fundamentais, evidenciando a presença de direitos e garantias estaduais para além dos federais. Por fim analisa direitos fundamentais estaduais em espécie e questões conexas, notadamente a cláusula de abertura ou reenvio existente em diversas constituições estaduais, que conecta a ordem constitucional estadual, federal e, eventualmente, as ordens jurídicas supranacionais; examina a temática dos direitos fundamentais estaduais total ou parcialmente coincidentes com direitos análogos federais e, finalmente, examina a temática dos direitos fundamentais estaduais autônomos ou específicos, assim entendidos como os não coincidentes, total ou parcialmente, com os direitos fundamentais previstos na ordem constitucional federal.
Transparência fiscal, sigilo e a relação republicana fisco e contribuinte
Authors: Oliveira Daniela Olímpio de
Published: November 2020

O surgimento da Era da Transparência ocasionou ações de governo voltadas para a troca de informações internacionais de ordem fiscal. Medidas mais refinadas de acesso e fornecimento de dados por instituições bancárias – que foram envolvidas na política internacional deste jaez – foram adotadas e surge, aqui, questões não só de ordem econômica, mas, também, sociais, de redistribuição de renda e controle do capital. A transparência também se fez notar nos atos de governo. O objetivo é o controle social do uso dos recursos arrecadados. Quanto se arrecada? Em que se emprega o dinheiro público? Qual o tamanho do Estado? Conscientização do cidadão fiscal passa pela boa gestão governamental dos recursos públicos. A “quebra” do sigilo fiscal foi desmistificada. Acesso e, não, quebra. Acesso por órgãos com competência funcional para controle de dados, identificação do patrimônio e renda do contribuinte. Informação fiscal. Transparência acerca da capacidade econômica do contribuinte. O artigo propõe investigar, sob o prisma da moral tributária, a transparência e o sigilo, seja por parte do Fisco, seja por parte do Contribuinte.
esculpir da mulher brasileira
Authors: Assis Ana Elisa Spaolonzi Queiroz , Figueiredo Rodrigo Pereira de
Published: November 2020

Este artigo aborda os processos de socialização das mulheres que habitavam o Brasil até o início do constitucionalismo republicano, à vista da relevância que têm para a história da (in)subordinação feminina. A partir das estruturas e dos órgãos sociais que ditavam o modelo de vida social nos primeiros séculos vividos em terras brasileiras que se questiona a aparente passividade feminina frente a violência institucionalizada sofrida pelo gênero. Embora a maioria dos relatos descrevam a mulher como hipossuficiente, essa subordinação institucionalizada por diversos órgãos sociais não ocorreu de forma pacífica e amena: sempre houve relutância feminina, inclusive no Brasil. Seguindo o raciocínio e em sintonia com a diversidade cultural e racial que modelou a sociedade brasileira, por uma revisão de literatura, este artigo vincula história, sociologia e estudo jurídico para dar compreensão no tempo e no espaço dos papeis sociais e os direitos conferidos à mulher no Brasil desde o período colonial, demostrando como as organizações sociais modelaram a imagem das mulheres e como foram os processos de insurreição por elas militados a fim de afastar a superioridade masculina. Evidenciou-se que, tanto no Brasil Colônia quanto no Brasil Império, a cultura patriarcal foi sedimentada como resultado de longos períodos de não-socialização e de socialização restrita da mulher. Hodiernamente ainda se identificam imagens de mulheres subordinadas como resultados históricos desses processos. O artigo contesta a penumbra de consciência de gênero quase apagada na história do Brasil pelo resplendor simbólico e político do poder masculino, demonstrando merecer evidência vultosa.
“fórmula de peso” em casos de colisão entre segurança jurídica e meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado
Authors: Vianna José Ricardo Alvarez , Bardelini Alessandra Nunes
Published: November 2020

A segurança jurídica como o meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado são considerados direitos fundamentais segundo a Constituição Federal. A segurança jurídica, um dos pilares do direito, atua como pressuposto à estabilidade das relações sociais ao assegurar as legítimas expectativas da sociedade nos institutos jurídicos destinados ao convívio social harmônico. Sem segurança jurídica não há ordem pública; não há paz social ou justiça. Meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado é elemento indispensável à sadia qualidade de vida. Sem meio ambiente equilibrado não há condições de vida na Terra. Em certas situações, estes direitos fundamentais podem entrar em rota de colisão entre si, sem uma resposta prévia no sistema jurídico para lidar com o impasse. Nestes casos, propõe-se o emprego da teoria da ponderação, nos moldes articulados por Alexy, a fim de solucionar a controvérsia, e com a vantagem de tornar transparente e mais objetivo possível o caminho percorrido para a decisão.