bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First record of the New Guinea flatworm Platydemus manokwari (Platyhelminthes, Geoplanidae) as an alien species in Hong Kong Island, China
Authors: Hu Junjie , Yang Muhua , Ye Elysia Ruoyan , Ye Yulong , Niu Yao
Published: August 2019

The New Guinea flatworm (Platydemus manokwari) caused extinction of the native land snails on several Pacific island in past decades, and therefore it has been listed among the top 100 of the world’s worst invasive alien species. Using morphological and molecular methods, New Guinea flatworms were discovered and identified for the first time in Hong Kong Island during a field investigation in July and August 2018. The flatworms were 32–60 mm long, 3–5 mm wide, and 1–2 mm thick. The dorsal side of the flatworm was dark brown with a thin yellow central line, and its ventral side appeared pale grey. To further verify this species, both 18S rDNA and mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene (COX1) obtained from three specimens of P. manokwari were sequenced and analysed. While comparing these sequences with those previously deposited in GenBank, these 18S rDNA sequences shared 100% identity with the single available 18S rDNA sequence of P. manokwari; and the obtained COX1 sequences were identical to those of P. manokwari world genotype. Two native snails, Criptosoma imperator and Bradybaena similaris, have been found to be the prey of this predator during this investigation. Therefore, the invasive New Guinea flatworm certainly will cause a serious impact on the biodiversity of native snail populations, and an economic and environmental risk assessment for P. manokwari need to be completed in the near future in Hong Kong.
Revision of Claraeola (Diptera, Pipunculidae) in the Middle East based on morphology and DNA barcodes
Authors: Motamedinia Behnam , Skevington Jeffrey H. , Kelso Scott
Published: August 2019

The Middle East species ofClaraeolaAczél (Diptera, Pipunculidae) are revised based on morphological characteristics and sequence data from the mitochondrial COI barcoding gene, using a novel COI mini-barcode protocol. Four newClaraeolaspecies are described:C. bousyntergaMotamedinia & Skevington,sp. nov.,C. heidiaeMotamedinia & Skevington,sp. nov.,C. khuzestanensisMotamedinia & Skevington,sp. nov., andC. mantisphalligaMotamedinia & Skevington,sp. nov.Eudorylas thekkadiensisKapoor, Grewal & Sharma, 1987 is transferred toClaraeola,C. thekkadiensis(comb. nov.). Diagnoses, illustrations, an identification key, and a distributional map are given for the Middle East species.
The genus Saissetia (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha, Coccidae) in China, with description of a new species
Authors: Cao Tong , Zhang Na , Feng Jinian
Published: August 2019

Saissetia kunmingensis Cao & Feng, sp. nov., a member of the genus Saissetia Kanda, 1960, is a new species in China that is described and illustrated in this study, based on adult females. This species was found on Osmanthus fragrans (Oleaceae) plants from Kunming, Yunnan Province (China). An updated key to females of the eight species of Saissetia which occur in China was developed.
Entry-Level Master's Programs in Nursing: Review of Programmatic Features
Authors: Mark Hayley D. , Twigg Regina D. , Barber Lydia , Warren Nicole
Published: August 2019

Background:

This review describes the programmatic features of entry-level master's programs in nursing in the United States that result in a generalist degree for individuals with a baccalaureate degree in another field. The number of entry-level Master of Science in Nursing programs has grown over the past decade, increasing the importance of understanding the features, similarities, and differences among these programs.

Method:

Using a custom report of accredited schools of nursing with entry-level master's programs from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing's website, we conducted a program review to describe the programs' features.

Results:

There is substantial variation in nomenclature, length, credits, and clinical hours among entry-level master's programs.

Conclusion:

The difference in these programs may create confusion among potential students of the programs and employees of the graduates. Investigations are needed on the relationship between programmatic features and outcomes.

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Building an Academic–Practice Partnership to Support Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Authors: Spoelstra Sandra L. , Kaiser Jennifer , Vanderkooi Marie
Published: August 2019

Background:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs have grown exponentially, and most require a project to graduate. However, finding project placements is challenging. This article describes an academic–practice partnership that formed between a health system and a public university in the Midwest for completion of projects.

Method:

A descriptive case study collected data in field notes on participants. An associate dean of research, an assistant professor, and a health system research nurse participated between 2016 and 2018.

Results:

Project placements started at four and increased to 24 over a year. A standardized workflow was established that matched student interest to system need, identified a mentor, facilitated internal review board determination, and provided access to an internal drive for data collection. Faculty were appointed to the system research council.

Conclusion:

Successful academic–practice partnerships include frequent communication to build trust, strategic analysis for rapid response to challenging situations, and addressing the interests of both parties.

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J Nurs Educ.
2019;58(9):530–533.]
Effects of Relaxation Techniques on Nursing Students' Academic Stress and Test Anxiety
Authors: Manansingh Sherry , Tatum Stephanie L. , Morote Elsa-Sofia
Published: August 2019

Background:

This mixed-methods study examined the effects of relaxation techniques on first-year baccalaureate nursing (BSN) students' academic stress, test anxiety, and intention to stay in the nursing profession.

Method:

To evaluate the effects of using relaxation techniques, 45 students participated in a 6-week relaxation technique intervention and a focus group. A pretest was disseminated the first week of class and a posttest was disseminated at the end of the semester, followed by a focus group interview.

Results:

The paired-sample
t
test indicated that students who used relaxation techniques significantly decreased in academic stress and test anxiety. A thematic analysis of the focus group interview indicated relaxation techniques prior to examinations helped to reduce mental and physical stress and fear of failure and increased the likelihood of their intention to stay in the nursing profession.

Conclusion:

Institutional learning experiences that reduce students' academic stress and test anxiety can include relaxation techniques.

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J Nurs Educ.
2019;58(9):534–537.]
Developing Innovative On-Campus Intensives to Enhance Distance-Based Nurse Practitioner Programs
Authors: Padilla Blanca Iris , Rende Elizabeth K. , Kreider Kathryn Evans
Published: August 2019

Background:

The delivery of higher education has changed dramatically in recent years due to the shift toward distance learning, resulting in a need for creative education delivery methods. This article describes the implementation of on-campus intensives (OCIs) within a revised curricular framework for nurse practitioner (NP) students. Sequential OCIs are designed to promote role transition and professional and clinical development throughout the NP student's coursework.

Method:

The OCIs were established using a core curriculum framework. The development of the OCIs was an extensive process that requires widespread collaboration between faculty and staff.

Results:

The OCIs have been successfully implemented over multiple semesters. Faculty, staff, and students have suggested benefits along with opportunities for improvement.

Conclusion:

The OCI experiences promote engagement, clinical competency, and professional development to prepare NP students to lead in today's complex and evolving health care system.

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J Nurs Educ.
2019;58(9):543–547.]
Effective Strategies for Working With Patients With Substance Use Disorders
Authors: Worley Julie
Published: August 2019

Substance use is at epidemic proportions in the United States. Substance use disorders (SUDs) are difficult to treat and considered to be chronic with a high mortality rate. Nurses are in a prime position to help patients with SUDs in a variety of settings, but they often lack knowledge about the disorder and the skills to provide effective care. The identification and treatment of co-occurring disorders, such as trauma, are important when providing care for patients with SUDs. Empathy and perspective taking were once thought to be helpful when working with patients, but evolving thought is that compassion is more effective as it involves feeling for, and not with, patients and includes taking action to help another. Harm reduction strategies, such as accepting people where they are, as well as the use of motivational interviewing strategies are also effective when working with patients with SUDs. Involving patients with SUDs in their treatment plans through shared decision making is also effective in building a therapeutic relationship and improves outcomes. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57(9), 11–15.]
L’expédition d’Espagne
Authors: Larroche Emmanuel
Published: August 2019

En avril 1823, les « cent mille fils de Saint Louis » entrent en Espagne pour combattre les armées du régime constitutionnel des Cortès. Au terme d’une campagne militaire de quelques mois, le pays est soumis, Ferdinand VII « restauré » en roi absolu. Le présent ouvrage revient sur cet épisode peu connu de l’histoire de la Restauration où une armée française, huit ans seulement après la fin de l’Empire, a mis son épée au service de l’ordre monarchique de la Sainte-Alliance. Il s’agit là finalement de l’une des premières « guerre d’ingérence » de la période contemporaine.En France, cette intervention militaire avive les tensions politiques dans un contexte où l’équilibre instauré par la Charte de 1814 est soumis à rude épreuve par les menées subversives des sociétés libérales et les excès de la droite contrerévolutionnaire. Le gouvernement essaie de donner à cette guerre des contours qui la rendent acceptable, qui puissent éloigner les spectres du passé qui ressurgissent à cette occasion. Les souvenirs des saignées napoléoniennes se mêlent aux réminiscences d’une gloire dont l’ombre étouffe le prestige de la dynastie des Bourbons. La victoire est magnifiée par le régime qui entend par là asseoir sa légitimité.En Espagne, l’armée française triomphe facilement sur le terrain même où les armées impériales ont connu leurs premiers échecs. Mais le duc d’Angoulême qui conduit cette armée comprend rapidement que lorsque l’on intervient à main armée dans les affaires intérieures d’un état déchiré par la guerre civile, le problème majeur n’est pas d’obtenir une victoire militaire mais de préparer les lendemains de cette victoire.
Reactive Power Loss Index for Identification of Weak Nodes and Reactive Compensation Analysis to Improve Steady State Voltage Stability
Authors: Moger Tukaram , Dhadbanjan Thukaram
Published: August 2019

This chapter presents a new reactive power loss index for identification of weak buses in the system. This index can be used for identification of weak buses in the systems. The new reactive power loss index is illustrated on sample 5-bus system, and tested on sample 10-bus equivalent system and 72-bus equivalent system of Indian southern region power grid. The validation of the weak buses identification from the reactive power loss index with that from other existing methods in the literature is carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of the index. Simulation results show that the identification of weak buses in the system from the new reactive power loss index is completely non-iterative, and thus requires minimal computational efforts as compared with other existing methods in the literature.
Power System Voltage Stability
Authors: Chappa Hemanthakumar , Thakur Tripta
Published: August 2019

Understanding the voltage instability phenomenon and its effects in detail facilitates the research community to develop methodologies that can detect instability in a timely manner. Traditionally voltage instability in the system is identified through P-V and Q-V curves that are plotted using repetitive runs of load flow programs. It is observed that voltage stability is affected by the load dynamics, voltage control devices like OLTC, and hitting of over excitation limiters of the synchronous generators. In the following sections of this chapter, the concept of voltage instability with P-V and Q-V curves, load restoration mechanism with on load tap changer (OLTC), and with different types of loads are briefly presented.
“What Is the Meaning of Of?”
Authors: Harushimana Immaculée
Published: August 2019

This chapter describes a small reading intervention program, in the form of participatory action research, which was conceived for African-born, elementary level immigrant children upon a third grader's indication that she did not know the meaning of the word of. The twofold purpose of the intervention was to: (1) uncover the challenges of being from a non-reading culture and being taught by a teacher from a reading culture, and (2) propose ways these challenges could be minimized. The chapter describes in detail the noticing strategies—punctuation discovery, sentence recall, copying, word dictation, etc.—that were used to develop basic reading and writing skills of p-6 French-speaking, African immigrant children. The chapter concludes with a call on educational policy makers to sponsor reading immersion programs for newcomer students, with a recommendation that these courses be taught by qualified immigrant educators, to ensure that these students' school integration process assures success.
Students of Vietnamese Heritage
Authors: Tran Anh-Dao , Ragnarsdóttir Hanna
Published: August 2019

Studies of immigrant students in upper secondary school in Iceland often highlight low attendance rates and early school departure. This article interrogates this view through an exploration of the perspectives of 13 students of Vietnamese heritage in two upper secondary schools. The article mobilizes multicultural education which sees education as inclusive, insisting on valuing diversity and equal opportunity regardless of gender, religion, belief, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, disability, or other statuses. Analysis of interviews shows that students, despite their positive feelings towards their teachers and their belief that their teachers were trying to do their best, understood that they were perceived to be deficient due to their lack of Icelandic language proficiency. Teachers' perceptions were thus limited, and they overlooked the students' academic and heritage resources that could have provided advantages in the learning process and contributed to student motivation and attainment.
Resource Sharing
Authors: Tella Adeyinka , Quardri Femi , Sunday Segun Bamidele  , Ajiboye Olubukola Oluyemisi
Published: August 2019

The chapter examined resource sharing as vehicle for effective library information dissemination and services in the digital age. In relation to this purpose, studies have shown that the global information explosion, the cut in library budgetary allocations, the rising costs and complexities of information resources, as well as the need to provide the user community with optimal access to needed information make resource sharing initiatives indispensable particularly among academic libraries for effective information dissemination and service delivery in the digital age. However, certain questions remain unanswered in the literature regarding resource sharing. They include: How can libraries engage in effective dissemination of information to the clientele through resource sharing? How can resource sharing result to effective service delivery in academic library? Is there a reflection of resource sharing in Nigeria? What is the nature of resource sharing in this digital age? What does the future hold regarding resource sharing in academic libraries and what are the issues/challenges associated with resource sharing by academic libraries in the digital age? It is expected that this chapter will provide answers to all these pertinent questions.
Marketing Information Products and Services Through Digital Platforms
Authors: Ogundokun Roseline O. , Afolayan Joel O. , Adegun Adekanmi A. , Afolabi Abiola G.
Published: August 2019

Library and information science (LIS) has developed gradually over a period of time taking the opportunity of technology being spread widely. Library management system (LMS) is one of such earlier areas where ICT have been applied to the operations of the library. LSM will allow librarians to be keeping greater restriction over data stores and applications containing delicate, secretive, confidential, or revealing information about customers, products, clients. The emergence of cloud computing is creating a new area of research in relation to libraries. Cloud computing is being influenced by the developers of library systems to facilitate the possibility of moving away from ILS/LMS called library services platforms (LSP). This chapter studied and reviewed cloud computing, its uses, cloud computing in libraries and projects LSPS, market information products and services, digital platforms. Recommendations were made based on the outcomes of the study.
Application of Cloud Computing Technologies in Academic Library Management
Authors: Fagbola Olaronke O. , Smart Ambrose E. , Oluwaseun Babarotimi Opeyemi
Published: August 2019

Cloud computing is an umbrella term used to describe a category of sophisticated on-demand computing services. Libraries generally have been adopting cloud-based solutions for different services such as electronic journal access management, integrated library system (ILS) hosting, electronic databases, digital library hosting, and cloud OPAC. This chapter discusses how cloud computing technology tools can be deployed to ensure uniformity in library services and standard of information resources available to students at all the study centers spread across the six geo-political zones. The chapter concludes that cloud computing offers many opportunities for academic libraries, and especially for the NOUN Library.
Opportunities and Challenges of E-Book Readers and Mobile Devices in Libraries
Authors: Okojie Victoria , Orim Faith , Oluwatoyin Oso , Tella Adeyinka
Published: August 2019

There is a common saying that “books are the windows to the world.” Despite the fact that in this digital age the leading role is taken by the internet, books still play their part as openings to the vast knowledge. It is no longer news that changes have been brought to the book world due to the development in modern technology. As we have printed contents, so also are digital version of books or e-books which can be read on any digital devices with e-book reader applications installed. This development enables people to have a library in their pockets. This chapter examines the experience of Nigeria and the utilization of mobile devices, libraries, e-book readers, and mobile devices for reading. This chapter will also discuss the future potential of mobile applications in libraries and opportunities associated with e-book readers and mobile devices. This chapter also identifies the challenges associated with the use of e-book readers and mobile devices and the way forward towards promoting the use of e-book readers and mobile devices for reading in Nigeria.
Exploring the Use of Social Media as Tools for Information Sharing Among Undergraduates of University of Ilorin
Authors: Isah Abdulmumin , Ogundele Olubunmi Ruth
Published: August 2019

The emergence of social media in the 21st century has revolutionized social interaction among individuals and groups beyond physical and geographical boundary. Social media tools such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, MySpace, Skype, Messengers, etc. have affected our traditional face-to-face interaction. It has facilitated extensive communication and sharing of knowledge in the society in general and schools in particular. In the academic field, social media serves as a powerful tool for communication. This chapter, therefore, explores the use of social media for sharing information among undergraduate students.
Authority Control: Sharing Cataloguing Experiences Practiced at the Library of Open University of Sri Lanka
Authors: Gunasekera Damayanthi
Published: August 2019

The article discusses the nature and importance of subject analysis and the retrieval tools used in subject authority control at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) library. The article documents the cataloguing practices used at OUSL library and how objectives of the catalogue as mentioned by Cutter are achieved by creating an efficient catalogue. Further, how authority control is done at the OUSL library to create an efficient catalogue which is needed for an efficient retrieval of information is also analyzed. The article explains further, the three types of authority files that are maintained by the OUSL library and the importance of maintaining authority control in digital environment. In addition to that, how cataloguing and classification are practiced to keep the consistency of the catalogue is also discussed. The purpose of the article is to inform others how OUSL has developed and maintained the authority lists with the aim of effective retrieval. The problem that influenced the author to write the article is that there are no proper guidelines available nationally to be used by the professionals. Each institution/country is responsible for authority headings for its own personal and corporate authors. IFLA emphasizes that national authority lists should be available in each country for everyone to use but   it is not available in Sri Lanka. This article will be an eye opener for the LIS professionals to think about such as important attempt. The objective of the article is to share OUSL library practices among LIS professionals and to inform the value of maintaining authority control in digital environment. Action research method was applied to conduct the study to achieve the objective. Archival data and author experiences were used to write the article. Survey and observation methods were used to collect archival data. Accordingly, findings were presented with examples. Further, included in the discussion are the requirements for effective subject retrieval from OPAC, bibliographic databases, full text systems, digital archives and the Internet. It attempts to project the nature of subject analysis systems requirements into the future and to draw some conclusions about what new information professionals should be taught and what skills they need to acquire to develop and operate subject analysis systems into the next century. Finally, it challenges information professionals to seize the opportunity and to take responsibility for subject analysis in retrieval of information now and into the future.
Millennials’ Service Quality Expectations: A Challenge for Academic Librarians
Authors: Somaratna Sajeewanie D.
Published: August 2019

Millennials, the users of today’s academic libraries are socially and culturally more diverse than previous generations. They are Internet savvy, always connected to social media and leaning to multitasking. The purpose of this study was to explore the millennials’ expectations of service quality of academic libraries and specific objectives were set; to assess millennials’ expectations of service quality, to identify the most important service quality attributes and to identify millennials’ anticipation of spending of limited library allocation. A user survey was conducted among the first year Science students of University of Colombo and 250 questionnaires were distributed among the students. The survey questionnaire was designed taking inputs from SERVQUAL and LibQUAL models and included questions on user expectations of the service quality (physical facilities, library resource, library services, and staff), most important service quality attributes and user anticipation of spending of library allocation. In addition, open questions on the additional expectations of library service quality. Students rated their expectations in a five-point Likert scale ranging from strongly disagree (lowest) to strongly agree (highest).  Most of the service quality attributes were selected by millennials with more than 80% expectation level and “Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi facilities in the library” (2.237)  was ranked as the most important service quality attribute for each student followed by “comprehensive printed resources” (2.167), “convenient library opening hours”(2.08),  “self-study areas” (1.878) and “group study areas” (1.872). According to the millennials’ anticipation of limited library allocation, 87% of the students selected the library collection development is more important than the improvement of physical facilities (13%). They selected the development of the printed collection (52%) over the electronic collection (48%) and library learning space expansion (84%) over the improvement of library equipment (16%). Library administration needs to discuss these specific needs of “always connected” generation and address them very carefully to build up a strong relationship between the millennials and the academic library.
Perception of Academics Regarding the Credibility of Online Resources: Open Access versus Subscribed Journals with Special Reference to Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Authors: Ravikumar M. Norman , Ramanan T.
Published: August 2019

Electronic information resources can be either credible or unreliable. Vast majority of information on the Internet is neither authenticated nor having any mechanism to validate its credibility. Thus, it has been a great challenge for any researcher who uses them for their problem-solving. Education and research institutions use and contribute to the development of academic journals that broadly fall under two categories, namely subscribed and open access. In this regard, this paper discusses about the views of academics of Eastern University, Sri Lanka depending on these resources for using and publishing their research work. Particularly, this study investigates about the perception of academics over subscription journals and open access resources in regard to their accessibility, visibility and credibility. Summary of results show that researchers hold high value for online subscribed journals in terms of their credibility, meanwhile accessibility to the same is quite a challenge. On the other hand, open access journals give rise to visibility and affordability. Therefore, authors shed light on the need of making open access resources more credible.
Application of Marketing Mix Elements to Improve Customer Satisfaction of Main Library, University of Colombo
Authors: Johoran S. S.
Published: August 2019

This research study focuses on the application of marketing mix elements mainly Product, Price, Place and Promotion to improve user satisfaction of a library.  Libraries need to adopt marketing mix strategies in order to retain existing users and to attract more users to the library. The main objective of this study was to identify which element among product, price, place and promotion mostly affect library user satisfaction. This study involved 364 library users who were selected using Stratified Random Sampling technique. The sample size was determined by using Krejcie & Morgan’s “table for determining sample size of a given population”. Self-Administrated Questionnaires were used for data collection from the sample. Data analysis and presentation were done using SPSS and Microsoft Excel 2013 software packages. The major objective of this study was tested using stepwise multiple regression analysis and the specific objectives were tested using Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The result depicts that, there is a positive linear correlation between these four variables and library user satisfaction. There is a strong positive relationship between Product & Promotion elements with the library user satisfaction, when compared with other two elements. The result indicates that Promotion element had a significant impact on library user satisfaction. Library can focus more on promotion element and consider more on effective promotion methods in order to improve library user satisfaction. Survey results indicate that, 26% of the users prefer receiving emails regarding library services mostly as a promotional method. 41% of the respondents have stated that, library does not use effective promotion methods. Library can interact with their users through social networking, especially via Facebook. And most importantly a good word of mouth regarding the library may increase the positive image of the library and it would result in gaining more users. This research study is significant since the library administration can identify and develop favourable marketing strategies to improve user satisfaction by considering the marketing mix elements; product, price, place and especially promotion.
Dissemination and Preservation of Indigenous Medical Knowledge: A study Based on Special Secret Method of Communication of Vedageta (Medicinal Puzzles) Used in the Field of Indigenous Medicine in Sri Lanka
Authors: Gamage C. K.
Published: August 2019

Sri Lanka is inherited with its own remarkable indigenous knowledge system as evident by its impact on the earlier inhabitants. This knowledge has its own evolution process, improvement and development within its cultural environment and transmission from generation to generation. During the recent past, there had been much dialogue on the use of indigenous knowledge as a solution to complex issues our society is confronted with. There is an increasing trend of attempting to use science and technology together with traditional knowledge to find mutually beneficial results such as best practices, which could be adopted in development projects. The management of indigenous knowledge will revalidate the past and dying cultures and promote community-based involvement in development programmes of the country. This study focuses on one of the secret knowledge transmission methods used in the field of indigenous medicine, “Vedageta”. It is very clear that we thus address the need for paying great attention to this section of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and as academics, librarians, policy makers, and planners should pay greater attention to this invaluable treasure of knowledge that is threatened by extinction. This research is based on survey method including literature survey and field survey. The books written on indigenous medicine were used as sources of literature survey. Distinguish 60 Ayurveda and Indigenous medical practitioners in Anuradhapura and Colombo districts were consulted for the field survey. Both types of data qualitative and quantitative were collected in the above stated manner and analyzed quantitative data by using the SPSS and also qualitative data is according to the descriptive manner. The study highlights relevance of Vedageta which is a traditional method of transferring indigenous medical knowledge among indigenous medical practitioners still remains intact.
Africanism, Apocalypticism, Jihad and Jesuitism: Prelude to Ethiopianism
Authors: Rukuni Rugare , Oliver Erna
Published: August 2019

Ethiopianism conceptually shaped modern Africa. Perceivably, this has been deduced from distinguished events in Ethiopian history. This investigation explored Ethiopianism as a derivate of the multifaceted narrative of Ethiopian religious political dynamics. Ethiopianism has arguably been detached from the entirety of the Ethiopian Christian political establishment, being deduced separately from definitive events such as the Battle of Adwa 1896. This research reconnected Ethiopianism to a wholistic religious–political matrix of Ethiopia. Therefore, it offers an alternative interpretation of Ethiopianism, as a derivate of Africanism and Apocalypticism, also correspondingly as a factor of Islamic Jihad and Jesuit Catholicism. The research was accomplished mainly through document analysis and compositely with cultural historiography. This study was a revisionist approach to Ethiopianism as a concept, deriving it from the chronological narrative of Ethiopian Christianity’s religious and political self-definition. Consequently, this realigned Ethiopianism as a derivate of multiple influences. Ethiopianism was possibly a convolution of the Donatist biblical appeal to the nativity, Judaic apocalypticism, Islamic attacks and Jesuit missionary diplomacy. Throughout the narrative of the Ethiopian Christian establishment, autonomy and independence are traceable; in addition, there is an entrenched enculturation of native Christianity and synergy with the political establishment. This formulates a basis for Ethiopianism as an ideology of African magnanimity. Parallel comparisons of Ethiopianism against Donatism and Zionism decode the nationalistic matrix of Ethiopia. Dually encultured native religious practice coupled with theocratic symbiosis of politics and religion fostered resistance from Islamisation and Jesuit Catholicisation. Further enquiry of Ethiopian Christianity as an index of the Ethiopian political establishment, from which Ethiopianism is derived, is qualified.
Publicações sobre o ensino de Física Moderna: relações construídas entre Artes e Física
Authors: Silva Aline Dos Santos , Reis José Claudio De Oliveira , Rego Sheila Cristina Ribeiro
Published: August 2019

A disciplina de Física ser considerada como uma das mais difíceis em relação à compreensão por parte dos alunos não é novidade em pesquisas educacionais. Essa dificuldade é ampliada quando a Física Moderna entra em cena, devido ao seu elevado grau de abstração. Relacionar a Arte com a Física se mostra como uma boa alternativa para esse problema. Com a intenção de compreender mais sobre a conexão entre Artes e Física, realizamos uma pesquisa bibliográfica a fim de verificar de que modo elas podem se relacionar no ensino de Física Moderna, constatando que, na maioria dos casos, a Arte é utilizada como ferramenta facilitadora no ensino dos conceitos presentes na Física Moderna.
A política de devastação e autoritarismo de Bolsonaro, ‘o exterminador do Brasil’: ‘future-se’ para o abismo, sofrimento e adoecimento de Brasil e a urgente resistência ativa
Authors: Silva Mauricio Roberto da , Pires Giovani De Lorenzi , Pereira Rogerio Santos
Published: August 2019

O editorial da revista persevera na sua estratégia de formular análises de conjuntura do momento político nacional, com uma crítica às políticas do atual governo, sobretudo contra a educação ("future-se"), assim como aos métodos de definição dos novos critérios para avaliação da pós-graduação e dos periódicos científicos da área.
Jogos e brincadeiras: o ensino mediado pelas tecnologias da informação e comunicação
Authors: Nardon Tiago Aparecido , González Fernando Jaime
Published: August 2019

As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) na educação se justificam na medida em que podem propiciar condições que potencializem as aprendizagens. Os estudos que embasam esta premissa estão majoritariamente direcionados ao final do Ensino Fundamental e Médio. Assim, este estudo objetivou verificar alterações no processo de ensino de conteúdos da Educação Física nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental com o uso das TIC. Para isso foi implementada uma unidade didática sobre jogos populares e tradicionais para duas turmas do terceiro ano, onde para uma delas foram usadas as TIC e para a outra não. O registro das aulas foi feito por meio de diário de campo. Os resultados culminaram em quatro categorias de análise, sendo elas: a) organização do trabalho docente; b) limitações das as TIC nas aulas; c) potencialidades das TIC nas aulas; d) as TIC no ensino da Educação Física na perspectiva do professor.
ASSESSMENT OF LANDSLIDE-INDUCED MORPHOLOGY CHANGES USING AN OBJECT-BASED IMAGE ANALYSIS APPROACH: A CASE STUDY OF HÍTARDALUR, ICELAND
Authors: Dabiri Z. , Hölbling D. , Abad L. , Tiede D.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. On July 7, 2018, a large landslide occurred at the eastern slope of the Fagraskógarfjall Mountain in Hítardalur valley in West Iceland. The landslide dammed the river, led to the formation of a lake and, consequently, to a change in the river course. The main focus of this research is to develop a knowledge-based expert system using an object-based image analysis (OBIA) approach for identifying morphology changes caused by the Hítardalur landslide. We use synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical remote sensing data, in particular from Sentinel-1/2 for detection of the landslide and its effects on the river system. We extracted and classified the landslide area, the landslide-dammed lake, other lakes and the river course using intensity information from S1 and spectral information from S2 in the object-based framework. Future research will focus on further developing this approach to support mapping and monitoring of the spatio-temporal dynamics of surface morphology in an object-based framework by combining SAR and optical data. The results can reveal details on the applicability of different remote sensing data for the spatio-temporal investigation of landslides, landslide-induced river course changes and lake formation and lead to a better understanding of the impact of large landslides on river systems.
CAN GEOINFORMATION HELP TO BETTER PROTECT INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS? - A CONCEPT FOR THE CITY OF MEDELLIN
Authors: Dorner W. , Ramirez Camargo L. , Hofmann P.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. New contributions to disaster research need to address the increasing vulnerability of informal settlements in a changing climate situation. Informal settlements are frequently built in hazardous areas and are often left out of traditional disaster risk management concepts. Hence, formal and informal societal structures, as well as technical systems to warn against, handle or mitigate natural hazards, need to evolve. Within the project Inform@Risk we are addressing these issues based on a case study in Medellín (Colombia). Here, as a result of civil conflicts informal dwellings were partly constructed by people displaced from rural areas. They are mainly located in the urban peripheral areas along steep and unstable slopes, where the resettlement of all inhabitants at risk of landslides is unfeasible. This contribution presents the technical infrastructure and the concept to incorporate geodata from different sources in an integrated landslide early warning system for some selected informal settlements of Medellin. Special attention is given to possibilities on how building societal institutions, supported by information systems, increases local resilience. Using geoformation as a basis, we will combine classical participatory planning methods with digitally assisted concepts. These include combining satellite and UAS based remote sensing data with terrestrial sensor networks, crowd sourcing and citizen science to collect volunteered geographic information about the settlement and its environmental parameters, as well as distribute this information and disseminate warnings to the local population.
A MULTI PARAMETRIC MICRO-LEVEL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR MOUNTAIN HABITAT: A CASE EXAMPLE FROM BHILANGANA BLOCK, UTTARAKHAND HIMALAYA, INDIA
Authors: Naithani S. , Champati ray P. K. , Joshi R. C.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. Although vulnerability is a relatively simple concept reflecting the degree of harm or adverse impacts on an individual, group or a system due to hazards, its implementation is rather complex due to underlying social, economic and physical dimensions of vulnerability along with coping capacity. This complex problem is addressed through a multi hazard vulnerability assessment model at a smallest human habitat i.e., village level in Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, India. The model can be effectively upscaled to higher administrative levels to present a multi-scalar view of the state of vulnerability in one of the worst disaster affected regions in India. It was tested for Bhilangana block of Uttarakhand state (India) set in multi-hazard prone North-west Himalaya. The analysis included elements of population, buildings and road infrastructure measured across dimensions of physical, social and economic conditions. A total of 32 factors were used to define vulnerability; data was normalized and aggregated to obtain a single index value for each village. Each component and overall comparative vulnerability were estimated using k-means clustering, where natural clusters of villages with similar vulnerability emerged as one class. Results show that remotely located villages like Pinswar, Gainwali, Banoli and Gangi exhibit highest vulnerability to multi-hazards. Least vulnerable villages are clustered around local business or tourist centres. The results highlight the spatial variation of vulnerability and its causative factors which are crucial for introducing appropriate policy measures to strengthen villages that are high on vulnerability parameters.
NDEI-BASED MAPPING OF LAND SURFACE CHANGES
Authors: Morales V. A. , Galvis J. R. , García E. G. , Salcedo I. L.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. Topography measurements of land surface elevation changes are essential for geomorphological studies and research on natural hazards. However, conventional topography and remote sensing methods pose several challenges. Fieldwork in remote areas could be insecure or be hard to conduct due to physical barriers. Remote sensing satellite images, in turn, may lack the temporal resolution for monitoring topography changes or be covered by clouds and shadows that reduce their usefulness. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) provide high-resolution imagery from remote areas and may give a greater insight into land surface changes. Previous studies have demonstrated the potential of the Normalized Difference Elevation Index (NDEI), derived from UAV surveys, to map changes in topography in different environments, including a quarry zone of sand mines in Colombia, and in the North Pole Ice Cap. As the NDEI is a metric capable to reveal topography disturbances, it could be exploited for rapid assessments of mass movements occurrence. For this research, a fine temporal resolution dataset of monthly NDEI values were used to explore their utility as a mass wasting identification technique. NDEI was used to map changes in the land surface in a quarry zone affected by landslides and mudflows. NDEI values were obtained from the multi-temporal analysis of digital surface models generated from UAV images and processed using Structure from motion (SfM) techniques. Main components of the proposed method are: (i)UAVbased imagery data capture, (ii)data processing using SfM techniques, (iii)NDEI calculation, and (iv)mass movement identification. Results illustrate the feasibility of using UAV-based imagery data to increase the accuracy of land changes information and produce rapid assessments of mass movements occurrence. Results show that the NDEI approach may increase the accuracy of land surface changes assessment and mapping, as well as enable the design of new methodologies to identify natural hazards and risks.
ASSESSMENT FOR A CONDITION USING TERRESTRIAL LIDAR DATA
Authors: Park J. S. , Lee K. S. , Kim S.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. The pothole is called a road breakage where the surface of road is locally recessed. The conventional vehicle-mounted pothole detection sensor acquires data only when the vehicle directly contacts the pothole and moreover, the acquired data is limited to show the position information of the pothole based on the low-precision GPS. We have, therefore, studied the assessment methods for the road condition using the terrestrial LiDAR data to complement and improve the current methodology. In this study we subtract the low-resolution raster data from the high-resolution raster one that are taken from the terrestrial LiDAR, which is similar to the trend analysis. We assessed the proposed method using the manholes, which we assumed as potholes. It also showed that our method can improve a variety of perspectives such as time consuming, space extension and quantitative interpretation. As a result, we could expect the proposed method will be effectively used in the field of road management.
AN ASSESSMENT OF LAND COVER CHANGE DYNAMICS OF GAJA CYCLONE IN COASTAL TAMIL NADU, INDIA USING SENTINEL 1 SAR DATASET
Authors: Nivedita Priyadarshini K. , Sivashankari V. , Shekhar S.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. Land cover change is a dynamic phenomenon addressing environmental issues including natural calamities. Recent advancements in geospatial technology and availability of remote sensor data have fostered monitoring and mapping of land cover changes more precisely. Remote sensing is widely used where emerging research findings are focused mainly on coastal hazard studies. Tropical cyclones being an extreme weather event are more powerful and hazardous to southern parts of the Indian subcontinent. Aftermath of the cyclone is extreme causing land cover changes like defoliation, water logging, destruction of cultivable lands, plantations shrub vegetation, dissolving salt pans etc. The tropical cyclones are fierce to devastate the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and make it a prey to these cyclones. In this paper, an attempt has been made to assess the pre and post cyclonic land cover change by utilizing potential microwave Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) dataset. The study portrays the occurrence of a severe cyclonic storm named Gaja that was formed over Bay of Bengal which hit Tamil Nadu on 15th of November 2018 causing high death toll and demolition. The study focuses on the pre and post damage assessment provoked by Gaja cyclone. For analysis, a methodical procedure was followed by utilizing the Sentinel 1 SAR dataset. Random Forest (RF) classifier approach was incorporated for mapping land cover types as it reduces the variance among the classes thus yielding accurate predictions. Results demonstrate that classified imagery using dual polarization SAR dataset outperforms well for RF classifier thus escalating the overall accuracy.
GEOSPATIAL MODEL FOR LARGE SCALE SEA CLIFF ROCKFALL SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPPING
Authors: Redweik P. , Matildes R. , Marques F.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. Due to their relevance to the environment and economy, coastal areas are considered national strategic segments that should be preserved. Since erosion phenomena occur intensively in those areas, it is capital to monitor them in order to identify risk zones. In addition to national and regional studies, it is also necessary to conduct local monitoring of erosion prone areas, especially those which are often frequented by people, such as beaches limited by high cliffs. Large scale vertical mapping is necessary to model their susceptibility to mass movements, in order to provide adequate prevention, protection and assistance. Recent techniques like laser scanning or aerial photogrammetry using UAVs allow the definition of the status quo of a cliff wall and its situation a few years back. But to assess the susceptibility to rock mass movements in such cliff segments, inventories of past events are of primordial importance. These inventories allow applying several statistic models to better understand susceptibility together with a set of variables of internal and external nature regarding the cliff site. We present a case study focused on the beach of Ribeira d’Ilhas (Mafra, Portugal), where a workflow of terrestrial photogrammetry for present day situation and recovery of old analogue stereoscopic pairs (1999, 2000, 2003) was implemented. A mass movement inventory (1999-2014) was compiled by multitemporal comparison followed by a detailed characterization of the cliff using a GIS software. Finally, the application of the logistic regression method allowed the definition of a susceptibility map of the cliff wall towards the occurrence of mass movements.