bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perceptions of Primary Education Teachers on Mobile Learning
Authors: Derveni Konstantina , Dagdilelis Vassilios
Published: June 2020

The objective of this article is to investigate perceptions of primary education teachers towards mobile learning (m-learning) in the classroom. This is a qualitative research carried out with a sample of 16 participants, 8 in Greece and 8 in Latvia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to teachers who express their opinions on whether they could enhance m-learning environment and whether mobile devices could be an effective tool for students' learning, interaction and communication. From the analysis of the data, the majority of the teachers in both countries had a positive attitude about m-learning and they had the intention to use these devices in the future. According to their view, such technology could increase students' motivation on learning and as more new applications appear, the educational process can become more attractive and productive. Only few were those teachers who doubt about its efficiency for some reasons. These differences in teachers' opinions were related to the age factor.
Reduced Sialylation and Bioactivity of the Antifibrotic Protein Serum Amyloid P in the Sera of Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Authors: Chen Wensheng , Karhadkar Tejas R , Ryu Changwan , Herzog Erica L , Gomer Richard H
Published: June 2020

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and generally fatal disorder characterized by progressive formation of scar-like tissue in the lungs. Sialic acids are often found as the terminal sugar on extracellular glycoconjugates such as protein glycosylations. Sialidases, also known as neuraminidases, desialylate glycoconjugates. Serum amyloid P (SAP), a pentameric serum glycoprotein that has two sialic acids on each polypeptide, inhibits the differentiation of monocytes into fibrocytes and promotes human PBMCs to accumulate high extracellular levels of IL-10. When SAP is desialylated with sialidase, the effects of SAP on fibrocyte differentiation and IL-10 accumulation are strongly inhibited. Intriguingly, in patients with pulmonary fibrosis, there are increased levels of sialidase activity in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, increased levels of sialidases in the lungs, and decreased levels of SAP in the sera. To elucidate the role of SAP desialylation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) pathogenesis, we purified SAP from the serum of IPF patients and healthy controls and measured the extent of sialylation and bioactivity of the purified SAP. We find that some IPF patients have abnormally high levels of the sialidase NEU3 in their sera and that the SAP in the sera of IPF patients has an abnormally high extent of desialylation and an abnormally low ability to inhibit fibrocyte differentiation and induce extracellular IL-10 accumulation by PBMC. These results suggest that SAP desialylation may play a role in IPF pathogenesis and that inhibiting NEU3 could be a potential therapeutic target for IPF.
Eosinophil-Mediated Immune Control of Adult Filarial Nematode Infection Can Proceed in the Absence of IL-4 Receptor Signaling
Authors: Pionnier Nicolas , Sjoberg Hanna , Furlong-Silva Julio , Marriott Amy , Halliday Alice , Archer John , Steven Andrew , Taylor Mark J. , Turner Joseph D.
Published: June 2020

Helminth infections are accompanied by eosinophilia in parasitized tissues. Eosinophils are effectors of immunity to tissue helminths. We previously reported that in the context of experimental filarial nematode infection, optimum tissue eosinophil recruitment was coordinated by local macrophage populations following IL-4R–dependent in situ proliferation and alternative activation. However, in the current study, we identify that control of chronic adult filarial worm infection is evident in IL-4Rα–deficient (IL-4Rα−/−) mice, whereby the majority of infections do not achieve patency. An associated residual eosinophilia was apparent in infected IL-4Rα−/− mice. By treating IL-4Rα−/− mice serially with anti-CCR3 Ab or introducing a compound deficiency in CCR3 within IL-4Rα−/− mice, residual eosinophilia was ablated, and susceptibility to chronic adult Brugia malayi infection was established, promoting a functional role for CCR3-dependent eosinophil influx in immune control in the absence of IL-4/IL-13–dependent immune mechanisms. We investigated additional cytokine signals involved in residual eosinophilia in the absence IL-4Rα signaling and defined that IL-4Rα−/−/IL-5−/− double-knockout mice displayed significant eosinophil deficiency compared with IL-4Rα−/− mice and were susceptible to chronic fecund adult filarial infections. Contrastingly, there was no evidence that either IL-4R–dependent or IL-4R–independent/CCR3/IL-5–dependent immunity influenced B. malayi microfilarial loads in the blood. Our data demonstrate multiplicity of Th2-cytokine control of eosinophil tissue recruitment during chronic filarial infection and that IL-4R–independent/IL-5– and CCR3-dependent pathways are sufficient to control filarial adult infection via an eosinophil-dependent effector response prior to patency.
Diminution in sperm quantity and quality in mouse models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy induced by a myostatin-based muscle growth-promoting intervention
Authors: Vaughan Danielle , Kretz Oliver , Alqallaf Ali , Mitchell Robert , Von der Heide Jennie L. , Vaiyapuri Sakthivel , Matsakas Antonios , Pasternack Arja , Collins-Hooper Henry , Ritvos Olli , Ballesteros Randy , Huber Tobias B. , Amthor Helge , Mukherjee Abir , Patel Ketan
Published: June 2020

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a devastating disease caused by the absence of a functional rod-shaped cytoplasmic protein called dystrophin. Several avenues are being developed aimed to restore dystrophin expression in boys affected by this X-linked disease. However, its complete cure is likely to need combinational approaches which may include regimes aimed at restoring muscle mass. Augmenting muscle growth through the manipulation of the Myostatin/Activin signalling axis has received much attention. However, we have recently shown that while manipulation of this axis in wild type mice using the sActRIIB ligand trap indeed results in muscle growth, it also had a detrimental impact on the testis. Here we examined the impact of administering a powerful Myostatin/Activin antagonist in two mouse models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We report that whilst the impact on muscle growth was not always positive, both models showed attenuated testis development. Sperm number, motility and ultrastructure were significantly affected by the sActRIIB treatment. Our report suggests that interventions based on Myostatin/Activin should investigate off-target effects on tissues as well as muscle.
Validation of a portable system for spatial-temporal gait parameters based on a single inertial measurement unit and a mobile application
Authors: Aqueveque Pablo , Gómez Britam Arom , Saavedra Francisco , Canales Cristian , Contreras Simón , Ortega-Bastidas Paulina , Cano-de-la-Cuerda Roberto
Published: June 2020

There is a lack of commercially available low-cost technologies to assess gait clinically in non-controlled environments. As a consequence of this, there has been poor massification of motion measurement technologies that are both objective and reliable in nature. Advances about the study of gait and its interpretation in recent years using inertial sensors have allowed proposing acceptable alternatives for the development of portable and low-cost systems that contribute to people’s health in places and institutions that cannot acquire or maintain the operation of commercially available systems. A system based on a custom single Inertial Measurement Unit and a mobile application is proposed. Thus, an investigation is carried out using methodologies and algorithms found in the literature in order to get the main gait events and the spatial-temporal gait parameters. Twenty healthy Chilean subjects were assessed using a motion capture system simultaneously with the proposed tool. The results show that it is possible to estimate temporal gait parameters with slight differences respect gold--standard. We reach maximum mean differences of -2.35±5.02[step/min] for cadence, 0.03±0.04[sec] for stride time,0.02±0.03[sec] for step time, ±0.02[sec] for a single support time, 0.01±0.02[sec] for double support time and 0.01±0.03[m] for step length. As a result of experimental findings, we propose a new technological tool that can perform gait analysis. Our proposed system is user-friendly, low-cost, and portable. Therefore, we suggest that it could be an attractive technological tool that healthcare professionals could harness to objectively measure gait in environments that are either within the community or controlled. We also suggest that the tool could be used in countries where advanced clinical tools cannot be acquired. Therefore, we propose in this paper that our system is an attractive, alternative system that can be used for gait analysis by health professionals worldwide.
Combination of Exercise Training and Resveratrol Attenuates Obese Sarcopenia in Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Authors: Bai Chyi-Huey , Alizargar Javad , Peng Ching-Yi , Wu Jia-Ping
Published: June 2020

Obese sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with increases in adipocytes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of combination of exercise training and resveratrol on the pathological pathway from obesity to sarcopenia, and potential therapy for skeletal muscle declines in physical function. Two animal models were experimented: (1) C57BL/6J male mice were fed either a high-fat diet (HFD) for 8 weeks to induce obesity and resveratrol (low-, middle-, and high-dose) for 4 weeks. (2) senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) mice with sarcopenia were used. Skeletal muscle function of SAMP8 mice expressed an age-associated decline. In SAMP8 mice, resveratrol (150 mg/Kg BW, daily) was administered by oral gavage two times a week for 1 month of the experimental period. Exercise training based on adaptations in the muscle is training twice a week for 4 weeks. SAMP8 mouse skeletal muscle in each group was analyzed by H and E staining, transferase dUTP nick end labeling, and Western blot analysis. Mitochondrial function expression, apoptosis and relative hypertrophy signaling in HFD-induced obesity mice and SAMP8 mice were determined by Western blot analysis. Results of the present study indicate that effect of resveratrol on skeletal muscles of HFD-induced obesity mice is linked to an increase in Bcl-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/AKT expressions. On the other hand, resveratrol, and its combination with exercise training, attenuate the aging-related mitochondrial dysfunction involving Bad, caspase 3, and interleukin-6 expressions in SAMP8 mice. Combination of exercise training and resveratrol induced hypertrophy in skeletal muscles of sarcopenia SAMP8 mice. Therefore, we suggest combination of exercise training and resveratrol as a therapeutic potential in obese sarcopenia.
Cyclophosphamide-Induced Cancers in Pemphigus Patients –A Report of Three Cases
Authors: Saoji Vikrant Abhay
Published: June 2020

Introduction:

Cyclophosphamide is an important steroid-sparing immunosuppressive drug that was found to be effective for the treatment of autoimmune bullous disorders such as pemphigus. However, cyclophosphamide (an alkylating drug) is a mutagenic drug and is associated with the risk of malignancies. Three cases of cancers developing due to cyclophosphamide use in pemphigus are presented.

Case Report:

A 50-year-old male patient of pemphigus vulgaris received over 50 g of cyclophosphamide over 3 years. He died of bladder cancer 9 years after stopping the treatment. A 57-year-old male patient, a known case of diabetes, received over 100 g of cyclophosphamide for over 4 years for pemphigus foliaceus diagnosed with bladder cancer 5 years after stopping treatment. A 50-year-old male received around 100 g of cyclophosphamide over 3 years for pemphigus foliaceus diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of oral mucosa 2 years after stopping treatment.

Conclusion:

Cyclophosphamide is a mutagenic drug and is associated with the risk of malignancy which can appear many years after stopping the treatment; hence, long-term follow-up is important.
Equicontinuity, orbit closures and invariant compact open sets for group actions on zero-dimensional spaces
Authors: Reid Colin D.
Published: June 2020

Let

X

be a locally compact zero-dimensional space, let

S

be an equicontinuous set of homeomorphisms such that

1 \in S = S^{-1}

, and suppose that

\overline{Gx}

is compact for each

x \in X

, where

G = \langle S \rangle

. We show in this setting that a number of conditions are equivalent: (a)

G

acts minimally on the closure of each orbit; (b) the orbit closure relation is closed; (c) for every compact open subset

U

of

X

, there is

F \subseteq G

finite such that

\bigcap_{g \in F}g(U)

is

G

-invariant. All of these are equivalent to a notion of recurrence, which is a variation on a concept of Auslander–Glasner–Weiss. It follows in particular that the action is distal if and only if it is equicontinuous.
DG structures on odd categorified quantum $sl(2)$
Authors: Egilmez Ilknur , Lauda Aaron D.
Published: June 2020

We equip Ellis and Brundan’s version of the odd categorified quantum group for

sl(2)

with a differential giving it the structure of a graded dg-2-supercategory. The presence of the super grading gives rise to two possible decategorifications of the associated dg-2-category. One version gives rise to a categorification of quantum

sl(2)

at a fourth root of unity, while the other version produces a subalgebra of quantum

gl(1|1)

defined over the integers. Both of these algebras appear in connection with quantum algebraic approaches to the Alexander polynomial.
Concomitant use of medicinal plants with antiretroviral drugs among HIV/AIDS patients in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Bilal Arebu Issa , Messele Bruck , Teshome Dawit , Tilahun Zelalem , Fenta Teferi Gedif , Yeshak Mariamawit Yonathan
Published: June 2020

In spite of an increase in the health service coverage of the country, studies reported that significant proportion of the Ethiopian population still relies on traditional medicine, particularly on the herbal aspect, for their healthcare. The aim of the present study was to determine the extent of the concomitant use of herbal medicines with modern antiretroviral medicines and identify the commonly used herbs among patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June, 2017 among HIV/AIDS patients in five hospitals selected from four regions and one city Administration (Addis Ababa). A total of 768 HIV/AIDS patients were successfully interviewed and included in the analysis. Most 480 (62.5%) of them were on tenofovir-disoproxil fumarate (TDF) plus lamivudine (3TC)and efavirenz (EFV) regimen. Two hundred nineteen (28.5%) patients reported that they had used herbal medicines to treat their illness; of these 145 (66.2%) used herbal products along with modern medicine. Of those who reported to have used herbal medicine with modern medicine, 53 (40.8%) claimed that they took the herbal medicines for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, while 51(39.2%) used for treating co-morbid diseases. Only 33 (15.0%) of those who used herbal medicines along with modern drugs discussed the issue either with their physicians or pharmacists. A total of 31 plant species were reported to be used for the treatment as well as alleviation of symptoms associated with the disease. The most commonly cited herbal medicines that  have been used by HIV/AIDS patients to treat their comorbid diseases were Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. (Moringaceae) (35.6%) followed by Ocimum lamiifolium Hochst. (Lamiaceae) (18.0%), Zheneria scabra Sond. (Cucurbitaceae) (7.2%), Allium sativum L. (Alliaceae) (5.7%), and Ruta chalapensis L. (Rutaceae) (5.7%). The study revealed that close to one-third of HIV/AIDS patients interviewed reported use of herbal medicine and almost two-thirds of them did so concomitantly with modern medicine. Only small percentage of the patients who used herbal medicines along with modern drugs disclose the use either to their treating physicians or to counselling pharmacists. Practitioners involved in antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics, therefore, need to inquire information related to the use of herbal medicines and accordingly advise the patients.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, medicinal plant, cross-sectional study, concomitant use, Ethiopia
Evaluation of soursop (Annona muricata L) leaf extract on the control of fleabeetles (Podagrica spp.) and yield of okra (Abelsmoschus esculentus L. Moench)
Authors: Ogbuehi H.C. , Onuh M.O.
Published: June 2020

The study was carried out to find the effect of different concentrations of Soursop (Annona muricata L) leaf extract on control of Podagrica spp. and  yield of okra plant (Abelnusclus esculentus (L. Moench.), at the Teaching and Research Farm at Imo State University, Owerri. The experiment was laid out in a randomized completely block design (RCBD) with five treatment levels and four replications. The treatment levels were 0% control(T1), diluted ethanol(T2), 25%concentration(T3), 50%concentration(T4) and 75%concentration(T5) leaf extracts of Annona muricata. Application of these treatments were done weekly and data were collected on number of Podagrica spp., number of damaged leaves, number of infested plants. Results indicate that the application of 75% leaf extract effectively reduced the number of (0.5) Podagrica spp. at maturity stage which was significantly different (p<0.05) from control (9.5). Higher Yield, (248.59kg/ha), mean number of fruits (35.75) and mean fresh weight (43.732g) were significantly recorded from higher dose (75%) of leaf extract of Annona muricata. Number of damaged leaves, number of infected plants were reduced  significantly by all the treatments compare to control. The result showed that Annona muricata Leaf extract possess insecticidal potential in controlling this pest hence could be use as alternative to synthetic insecticide because it is environmentally friendly and cost effective

Keywords: Annona muricata, Podagrica spp., Okra, Leaf extracts and yield
Analysis of visibility effects on free space earth-to-satellite optical link based on measurement data in Nigeria
Authors: Falodun S.E. , Ojo J.S. , Ojo O.L.
Published: June 2020

The effect of atmospheric variables on signals propagating from earth to space are of concern in the design and performance of wireless  communications systems. Since atmospheric effects which led to atmospheric losses (attenuations, fading and scintillation) are location-dependent, climatological phenomena such as fog, snow, rain, and haze has much effect on Free Space Optical (FSO) and can cause reduction in the link availability. This paper analysed the effect of fog on FSO communication links from earth to satellite links over five selected locations (Ikeja, Akure, Enugu, Jos and Port-Harcourt) in Nigeria. One year (2012) visibility data obtained at Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) have been used to estimate the specific attenuation caused by fog on FSO communication links in the selected locations. Link margin was deduced in all the five locations. The estimated specific attenuation caused by fog was based on operating frequencies associated with a typical commercial FSO. The result shows that at 352 THz frequency, Ikeja recorded the highest value of about 38.60 dB/km for the specific attenuation due to fog on FSO link followed by Akure with value of about 30.33 dB/km. Enugu recorded the least estimated attenuation of about 14.19 dB/km . The implication of the result is that Ikeja and Akure will suffer more signal loss, while Enugu will suffer less signal loss. Result on link margin performed on FSO link also showed that Ikeja has the highest link margin of -109.79 dB, Port-Harcourt with link margin value of -91.99 dB while Jos experienced lowest link  margin of about -37.48 dB.

Keywords: Free space optical systems; Fog induced specific attenuation; Earth-space links; Link margin
Impacts of Forest and Agricultural Land Use on Soil and Litter Arthropod Assemblages in Southern Province of Rwanda
Authors: Venuste Nsengimana
Published: June 2020

To assesseffects of land use change on soil and litter arthropods, a research was conducted inexotic and native tree species at the Artboretum of Ruhande and in varieties of coffee andbanana plantations at the Rubona agricultural research station, in southern Rwanda. Datawere collected by pitfall traps, hand sorting, and Berlese-Tullgren funnels. Collectedspecimens of soil and litter arthropods were morphologically identified under microscope,and classified to the family level by using dichotomous keys. Fourteen orders and 20 familiescomprising 2135 individuals were identified. The family of Formicidae was more abundantcompared to the other identified families, and occurred in all land uses. High abundance anddiversity of soil and litter arthropods werefound under plots of native tree species and bananaplantations compared to exotic tree species and coffee plantations. Research concluded thatnative tree species offer suitable habitats for soil and litter arthropods.It recommendedfurtherstudies in other land uses and ecological zones of Rwanda to generalize the findings.Key words: arthropod, fauna, land use change, soil and litter
A Study of the Determinants of Effective Relationship Marketing Practices on Organisational Growth in the Medium Sized Hotel Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Zahid Umair , Tariq Rizwan , Maqbool Nosheen , Hussain Mudasir , Khan Junaid , Seuwou Patrice
Published: June 2020

The current study evaluates the determinants of effective relationship marketing (RM) practices on the organisational growth in the medium sized hotel industry of Pakistan. To attain the information about the topic, Hotel Days Inn has been selected. The current study has used the quantitative research design for obtaining the desired information. The developed survey questionnaire was distributed among the 273 customers of the Hotel Days Inn. In the study, a series of non-parametric tests like Chi-square, Descriptive analysis, and Spearman Rank Correlation was performed for quantitative findings. With the help of such statistical findings, it was observed that most of the research variables were taken into consideration due to their positive relationship with the organisational growth. That is, the Spearman correlation value for the customer satisfaction and organisational growth was calculated as 0.968 explaining the strong relation between the research variables. The developed research also displays different determinants for RM practices that has a direct influence on the organisational growth of the medium sized hotel industry of Pakistan. The acquired results of research also help the researcher in developing recommendations. These recommendations were based on the targeting practices of the hotels for attracting the customers and hiring of the trained and skilled staff that can positively influence the organisational growth and improve the RM practices.
Uygur Kadınlarının Geleneksel Giyimi “Perice” ve “Telpek”
Authors: Ötkür Zulhayat
Published: June 2020

Uygurlar, zengin kültürel birikimi ve köklü tarihi ile Türk boyları içinde ayrı bir yere sahiptir. Bu zengin kültürel birikim içinde dil, edebiyat, resim, minyatür, geleneksel sanatlar gibi çok sayıda unsurun yanında geleneksel giyim kuşam da yer almaktadır. Giyim-kuşam ait olduğu topluluğa ilişkin pek çok bilgi sunabilir. Toplumların yaşadığı coğrafya, tarihi ve kültürel birikimleri, dini özellikleri vb. unsurlar giyim-kuşamın mahiyetini belirlediği gibi toplumun kültürel kökleri ve mitolojik dönemleri hakkında da bilgi verir. Ayrıca aynı toplum yapısı içinde insanların taktığı başlık, giydiği elbise ve rengi onun sosyal durumunu, yaşadığı bölgeyi, toplumsal statüsü vb. hakkında ipuçları sunar. Uygurlarda kadınların geleneksel giyim-kuşam kültürü içinde “Perice” adı verilen ve üzerinde birtakım motifler bulunan giysi önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Özellikle Hoten’in Keriye ilçesinde kadınların milli bayramlarda ve yas törenlerinde giydikleri “perice” ve baş giyimi olan “telpek” Uygurların kültürel yapısı hakkında bilgi vermenin yanı sıra mitolojik devirlerden günümüze taşıdıkları bazı sembol ve motiflere yer vermesi açısından da önemlidir. Makalede, bu geleneksel kıyafetin özellikleri, kökeni, coğrafyası, kültürel bağlamı ve geçmişten günümüze taşınması üzerinde durulacaktır.
Azerbaycan Basınından Edebiyat Gazetesi (1934-1945)
Authors: Ahmadov Huseyn
Published: June 2020

Azerbaycan’da Sovyet rejimi kurulduktan sonra bütün alanlarda olduğu gibi basında da sosyalizm propagandası ön plana çıkmıştır. Bunun için yeni basın organları devlet tarafından faaliyete geçirilmiştir. Önce Komünist, Şark Kadını, Sovyet Kendi, Maarif ve Medeniyet, Genç İşçi, Azerbaycan Gençleri gibi yayın organları Komünist, Marksist ve Leninist hareketlere hizmet etmişlerdir. 1930’lu yılların başlarında, devlet tarafından birçok basın organı kapatılmıştır. Bu yıllarda, özellikle edebiyat alanında faaliyet gösteren şair ve yazarlar kendi eserlerini yayımlayabilecek yayın organı bulmakta sıkıntı yaşamışlar. Durum böyle olunca devletin desteğiyle 1 Ocak 1934 tarihinde Azerbaycan Yazarlar Birliği’nin bünyesinde Edebiyat gazetesi yayın faaliyetine başlamıştır. Gazetenin ilk editörlüğünü Hacıbaba Nazarlı yapmıştır.
Gazetede edebiyatla ilgili yazıların yanı sıra siyaset ve hukuk alanında; dil ve alfabe gibi toplumu derinden etkileyen kültürel ve sanatsal birçok konuda yazılara yer verilmiştir. Günümüzde de yayın faaliyetine devam eden gazete, farklı yıllarda hem alfabe, hem de isim değişikliğine uğramıştır.
İncelenen 1934-1945 yılları arasındaki sayılarından, ülkede ve dünyada yaşanan siyasi olayların gazeteyi de etkilediği görülmektedir. Önce 1937 yılında yaşanan Stalin baskısı (represyonu), ardından da II. Dünya Savaşı’nın başlaması gazetenin yayın politikasını derinden etkilemiştir. Bu çalışmada, Azerbaycan basın tarihinde önemli bir yeri olan Edebiyat gazetesinin 1934-1945 yılları arasında çıkan sayıları sosyal, siyasi ve kültürel açılardan ele alınmıştır.
Sovyet Sosyalist Cumhuriyetler Birliği ve Gürcistan’ın Bu Birliğin Üyesi Olmasındaki Yeri
Authors: Ekici Yunus
Published: June 2020

Bu makalede SSCB’nin kurulması ve Gürcistan’ın bu birlik içine dâhil olması irdelenmiştir. Ayrıca Sovyet Rusya’nın Slavlaştırma politikası çerçevesinde irili ufaklı birçok cumhuriyeti kendi birliği içine alması üzerinde de değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Çarlık Rusya’sının himayesindeki Kafkas halkları, 1917’de gerçekleşen Şubat İhtilali’ni büyük sevinçle karşılamışlar ve önlerinde ümit dolu bir çağın açıldığı kanaatiyle eski Romanov izleri üzerinde tırmanacak yeni Rus devletinin federatif ve demokratik kimliğinin ilkeler arasındaki bütünlüğü ve barışı elde edeceğine inanmışlardır. 1917 sonrası birçok cumhuriyet bağımsızlığını ilan etmiş ancak bu bağımsızlık süreci fazla uzun sürmemiştir. Rusya’nın birlik faaliyetleri 1920’de çeşitli boyutlarda başlar ve bu süreç 30 Aralık 1922’de Sovyet Sosyalist Cumhuriyetler Birliğinin (SSCB) kurulmasıyla noktalanır. 21 Şubat 1921’de General Anatoliy Gekker idaresindeki 11. Kızıl Ordu Tiflis’e girerek Gürcistan’da Sovyet egemenliği ilan edilmiştir. Tiflis’te ise Bolşevik idaresi kurularak Gürcistan 1922 tarihinde Transkafkasya Sosyalist Federe Sovyet Cumhuriyeti’ne dâhil edilmiştir. Gürcistan gibi Güney Kafkasya Cumhuriyetleri içerisinde yer alan Azerbaycan ve Ermenistan da birlik içerisinde yerlerini almıştır.
Uygur Halk Mizahında Anlatmalık Türler ve İcracıları
Authors: Gönel Sönmez Tugba
Published: June 2020

Mizah, hayatın gülünç ve anlamsız taraflarını değerlendirip sergileyebilme yetisidir, insana özgü olmakla birlikte toplumsal bir olgu olarak bilişsel, duyuşsal ve davranışsal özellikler gösterir. Toplumdaki uyumsuzlukları, salt yıkıcılıktan ziyade ince bir nükte ve iyileştirici bir söylemle ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Toplumların mensup olduğu birçok değişkene (dil, din, coğrafya, iklim, kültür...vb.) bağlı olarak farklılık gösteren ve karaktere bürünen mizah, sözlü, yazılı ve görsel olarak bünyesinde birçok tür barındırmaktadır. Her türlü toplumsal ve ideolojik temanın işlenebildiği mizah türleri aynı zamanda birey-toplum ve birey-birey ilişkisini diri tutan hassasiyetlerin de ele alınabilmesine olanak sağlamaktadır.
Çalışmada örnek metinlerden hareketle Uygur halk mizahı içerisinde sözlü yaratım ve aktarımdan beslenen latife, çakçak, yumur, laf, kızık ve kikas gibi anlatmalık türler ele alınmış olup Uygur halk mizahı içerisinde ön plana çıkan Nasreddin Ependi, Seley Çakkan, Molla Zeydin ve Hisam Kurban gibi mizah icracıları tanıtılıp değerlendirilmekte ve işlevleri ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca Uygur toplumunun kolektif belleğinde nesilden nesle aktarılan mizah icracıları ve biyografilerine dikkat çekilmeye çalışılmaktadır.
Framing Berita Polemik Lurah Lenteng Agung Pada Media Online, mengulas tentang pemberitaan tentang Lurah Lenteng Agung
Authors: Juditha Christiany
Published: June 2020

This study aims to determine of Kompas.com and Republika.online to framing these news about the Lenteng Agung headwoman. The method used is qualitative content analysis with a model framing Robert Entman. The results showed that Kompas.com more than Republika.Online proclaim this problem. Both of these media defines the rejection problem some people Lenteng Agung against the headman Susan Zulkifli by religious differences and gender (define problems) and formulate the problem is not only focused on Susan, but also on other actors such as the  Minister and the Governor/Deputy Governor of Jakarta (diagnosis causes). Besides, Kompas.com bring the parties pro Susan or not. While Republika.online not directly involve citizens who refuse Susan (make a moral judgment). Kompas.com featuring independent actors who can look at this case is more independent polemic as resolving. While Republika.online further highlight its own peaceful protest submitted by Susan (Treatment Recommendations). Recommendation of this study is a news portal Kompas.com and Republika.com to consistently keep writing news content according to the vision of the mission. So the news is delivered can provide news construction should be known by the audience.

 Keywords: Framing, news, online media, Kompas.com, Republika.online.

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui media online Kompas.com dan Republika.online dalam me-framing berita tentang polemik Lurah Lenteng Agung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis isi kualitatif dengan model framing Robert Entman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kompas.com lebih banyak memberitakan masalah ini daripada Republika.Online. Kedua media ini mendefinisikan masalah penolakan sebagian warga Lenteng Agung terhadap lurah Susan Zulkifli karena berbeda agama dan jender (define problems) dan merumuskan masalah tidak hanya terfokus pada Susan saja tetapi juga pada aktor lainnya seperti Mendagri dan Gubernur/Wagub Jakarta (diagnose causes). Disamping itu, Kompas.com menghadirkan pihak-pihak yang pro Susan maupun tidak. Sementara Republika.online tidak secara langsung melibatkan warga yang menolak Susan (make moral judgement). Kompas.com menampilkan aktor-aktor independen yang dapat melihat polemik kasus ini lebih independen sebagai upaya penyelesaian masalah. Sedangkan Republika.online lebih menonjolkan aksi damai yang disampaikan sendiri oleh Susan (treatment recommendations).Rekomendasi penelitian ini adalah portal berita Kompas.com dan Republika.com untuk terus konsisten menjaga penulisan isi beritanya sesuai visi misi yang diemban. Sehingga berita-berita yang disampaikan dapat memberikan konstruksi berita yang semestinya diketahui oleh khalayak.

Kata Kunci : Framing, berita, media online, Kompas.com, Republika.online.
Studi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pedesaan Melalui Teknologi Informasi Dan Komunikasi
Authors: Andiyansari Popi
Published: June 2020

Under the provisions of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) on the provision of facilities and access to ICT, Menkominfo pioneering Village Program information in which there is a program called Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan (PLIK). However, this program only to dwell on the form of the means of access services and ICT infrastructure alone. Whereas people in the border areas, rural, and remote mostly unable to use ICT and the internet. This is an opportunity PLIK Nanggulan 2 to conduct training, socialization, and community empowerment through ICT. Formulation of the problem in this study describes How Rural Community Empowerment Through Information and Communication Technology Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan in PLIK Nanggulan 2 Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. This study used a qualitative research methodology with case study method. Results from this study that the digital divide in rural communities are not only related to the lack of access and means of course, but also gaps in the ability to use ICT. In this case PLIK Nanggulan 2 perform three steps of empowerment, among others: technical training, socialization ethical use of the internet, planting motivation to seek information via the internet. Empowered communities through ICT with models 'second hand'. People in the region have understood the function Nanggulan internet but not able to independently use the internet, then delegate the functions of the Internet to others who understand. In this regard, research advice to PLIK Nanggulan 2 in order to improve the quantity and quality of the organization and consistency of community empowerment.

Keywords: Community Empowerment, PLIK Nanggulan 2, ICT, Information Village

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada program Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan (PLIK) Nanggulan 2 Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menjelaskan tentang Bagaimanakah Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pedesaan Melalui Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi pada Program Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan di PLIK Nanggulan 2 Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif dengan metode penelitian studi kasus. Hasil dari penelitian ini bahwa kesenjangan digital pada masyarakat pedesaan tidak hanya terkait dengan minimnya akses dan sarana saja, akan tetapi juga kesenjangan secara kemampuan dalam menggunakan TIK. Dalam hal ini PLIK Nanggulan 2 melakukan tiga langkah pemberdayaan, antara lain: pelatihan secara teknis, sosialisasi etika penggunaan internet, penanaman motivasi untuk mencari informasi melalui internet. Masyarakat terberdayakan melalui TIK dengan model ‘tangan kedua’. Masyarakat di wilayah Nanggulan telah memahami fungsi internet akan tetapi tidak mampu secara mandiri menggunakan internet, kemudian mendelegasikan fungsi internet kepada pihak lain yang lebih memahami. Dalam hal ini, saran penelitian untuk PLIK Nanggulan 2 agar meningkatkan kuantitas dan kualitas organisasi dan konssitensi pemberdayaan masyarakat.

Kata Kunci : Pemberdayaan masyarakat, PLIK Nanggulan 2, TIK, Desa informasi
Positioning Partai Demokrat dalam Pemberitaan Surat Kabar
Authors: Buluamang Yohanes Museng Ola
Published: June 2020

Media coverage about the involvement of M. Nazaruddin in the bribery case of SEA Games athlete development leads to low credibility of the Democratic Party. Through publications in mass media, the Democratic Party showed political positioning to minimize the formation of a negative image. This study aims to determine the difference of illustration and newspaper accounts about the positioning of the Democratic Party in an attempt to address the involvement of M. Nazaruddin cases related to bribery athlete development SEA Games. The research method that used is quantitative, with media content analysis approach. Data were analyzed using chi-square distribution and the frequency of the five indicators of positioning and twenty categories of research. Through the chi square calculation results, it was found that the significance of differences in positioning indicators and positioning categories of significant and insignificant.

Keywords: positioning democrat party, newspapers coverage, media content analysis

 

ABSTRAK

Pemberitaan seputar keterlibatan M. Nazaruddin dalam kasus suap pembangunan wisma atlet SEA Games menyebabkan rendahnya kredibilitas Partai Demokrat. Melalui publikasi di media massa, Partai Demokrat menunjukkan positioning politik untuk meminimalisir terbentuknya citra yang negatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggambaran dan perbedaan pemberitaan surat kabar tentang positioning partai Demokrat dalam upaya menyikapi keterlibatan M. Nazaruddin terkait kasus suap pembangunan wisma atlet  SEA Games. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif, dengan pendekatan analisis isi media. Teknik analisis data menggunakan distribusi frekuensi dan chi square  terhadap lima indikator positioning dan 20 kategori positioning. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan frekuensi pemberitaan tentang positioning partai Demokrat antara Harian Kompas, Media Indonesia, dan Jurnal Nasional. Melalui hasil perhitungan chi square, ditemukan bahwa signifikansi perbedaan indikator positioning dan kategori positioning signifikan dan tidak signifikan.

Kata Kunci: positioning partai demokrat, pemberitaan surat kabar, analisis isi media
A percepção dos professores de Educação Física sobre o conteúdo lutas em suas aulas
Authors: Dias Dágila Holanda , Alencar Dionisio Leonel de , Nunes Filho Luciano Uchôa
Published: June 2020

É objetivo desse estudo conhecer a percepção dos professores de Educação Física sobre o conteúdo lutas nas aulas de Educação Física escolar.A abordagem do tema proposto surgiu da inquietação dos autores sobre a dinamização do conteúdo de lutas nas aulas de Educação física escolar. O referencial teórico trata da origem das lutas, caracteriza o conteúdo lutas nas aulas de Educação Física escolar, bem como a relação do professor diante desse conteúdo. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, transversal e de natureza quantitativa. A amostra foi composta por 41 professores de Educação Física das escolas estaduais do ensino médio da cidade de Fortaleza-CE.A coleta de dados foi realizada através de uma pesquisa de campo. O instrumento de pesquisa utilizado foi um questionário com 6 perguntas fechadas e uma aberta. Como fonte secundária foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica e de consulta a fontes documentais, para a construção da base teórica. Os resultados desse estudo demonstram que os professores atribuem um grau de importância elevado ao conteúdo lutas e que o utiliza em suas aulas, principalmente através de práticas recreativas/lúdicas. Constata-se também que esse conteúdo deve ser adaptado nas referidas aulas, mesmo o estudo apontando a falta de conhecimento como a dificuldade mais evidenciada em desenvolvê-lo. Verifica-se também que a disciplina de lutas na graduação é a principal vivência da maioria dos professores, e que, ao utilizar o citado conteúdo em suas aulas o professor cumpre com as orientações dos PCN’s.
Las fiestas cívicas de San José y las competencias deportivas en Costa Rica 1927-1942
Authors: Urbina Chester Rodolfo
Published: June 2020

Las Fiestas Cívicas de San José entre 1927 y 1942 ayudaron a identificar a los costarricenses con la práctica del deporte, sobre todo de la mujer. Esta participación deportiva le permitió a la mujer nacional ser visibilizada en la esfera pública costarricense, permitiéndole ser dueña de su cuerpo y de sí misma, marcándose metas personales, lo cual contribuyó a darle un mayor reconocimiento en la sociedad nacional y vencer prejuicios y mitos de género y de etnia. Estos festejos también ayudaron a promocionar a deportistas que se consideraban como héroes arquetípicos de la nación, como “El Sanjuaneño” y Evangelista Chavarría. Asimismo, le permitieron al ex Presidente Ricardo Jiménez hacer buena imagen.
Análise da aplicabilidade das equações de predição do percentual de gordura utilizadas em frequentadores de academias
Authors: Vanni Adriane Carla , Frazzini Angélica Fátima
Published: June 2020

Introdução: A avaliação da composição corporal é muito importante para monitorar diferentes componentes do organismo de um indivíduo. Existem inúmeros métodos para avaliação da composição corporal e, para definir qual deve ser usado, é necessário considerar sua exatidão e praticidade. Ainda, é imprescindível observar a população para a qual foi elaborado cada protocolo, ou seja, a aplicabilidade administrativa. Objetivo: verificar e analisar a aplicabilidade administrativa das equações para a predição do percentual de gordura (%G) utilizadas nas academias de uma cidade do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Metodologia: percorreu-se as academias para que os Responsáveis Técnicos de cada estabelecimento respondessem com qual protocolo eram realizadas as avaliações do %G na sua academia, e também, para que fornecessem dados específicos do seu Banco de Dados (sexo, idade, massa corporal e estatura) para a caracterização da população que frequenta o estabelecimento. Resultados: das 21 academias que participaram, somente 3 avaliavam 100% de seus alunos considerando a aplicabilidade administrativa do protocolo utilizado. Já, nas demais academias verificou-se que a aplicabilidade administrativa não era considerada para todos os alunos, pois os dados mensurados e analisados referem que entre 2% e 28% dos alunos tinham seu %G mensurado sem esta consideração. Conclusão: observa-se, portanto, a necessidade de um aprofundamento de conhecimento por parte dos avaliadores para que esta prática seja realizada respeitando os protocolos de avaliação, o que inclui a população para a qual a equação foi desenvolvida. A aplicação indevida da equação pode levar a erros de condutas e de prescrição de treinamento.
KEDALAMAN GAMBUT TERHADAP ZONASI PERENCANAAN PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR DI KEBUN RAYA SRIWIJAYA
Authors: Maryani Sri , Juairiyah Oktaf
Published: June 2020

Pembangunan infrastruktur diperlukan untuk peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan konservasi ekosistem gambut harus tetap dijalankan. Tujuan penelitian yaitu mengkaji karakteristik lahan gambut dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan di Kebun Raya Sriwijaya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh data bahwa pembangunan infrastruktur di lokasi Kebun Raya Sriwijaya akan menempati titik gambut dengan kedalaman 425–550 cm, dan pada posisi elevasi 15–22. Zona C2 merupakan zona pembangunan laboratorium, herbarium, bank biji dan farmakologi, berada pada lahan dengan kedalaman tertinggi yaitu ±545 cm sedangkan pada zona E2 untuk pembangunan paranet berlokasi pada lahan gambut dengan kedalaman gambut terendah yaitu ±350 cm. Pembangunan pada Perpustakaan (Zona C2), Cafetaria (Zona G), dan Sarana Rekreasi (Zona H) pada elevasi tertinggi yaitu 20 hingga 22 cm. Sedangkan pada Zona B2, Rumah Dinas dan Mess Karyawan terletak pada elevasi  terendah yaitu 15- 16 cm.
KELAYAKAN INDUSTRI TEPUNG TAPIOKA DI DESA SERI TANJUNG KECAMATAN TANJUNG BATU KABUPATEN OGAN ILIR PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Yesi Desri , Natalia Beta
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini mengkaji kelayakan usaha industri tepung tapioka di Ogan Ilir dari aspek ketersediaan bahan baku, potensi pasar, dan proyeksi laba/rugi sehingga dapat memberikan  rekomendasi kepada pemerintah dalam menunjang hilirisasi industri singkong kususnya industri tepung tapioka. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan sekunder. Lokasi penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Seri Tanjung Kecamatan Tanjung Batu Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Provinsi Sumatera Selatan yang merupakan lokasi berdirinya industri tepung tapioka.  Penentuan lokasi dilakukan secara sengaja atau purposive. Data yang diperoleh diolah dan dianalisa secara manual dan menggunakan komputer, dan disajikan secara deskriptif kuantitatif.  Dari hasil pengolahan data diperoleh bahwa Industri tepung tapioka di Ogan Ilir memiliki kapasitas produksi sebesar 60 ton tepung tapioka per tahun atau  kebutuhan bahan baku singkong sebesar 240 ton per tahun.  Kebutuhan bahan baku singkong ini dapat dipenuhi oleh Kabupaten Ogan Ilir yang tercatat 310,05 ton. Dengan kemampuan produksi tersebut industri ini mampu memenuhi seluruh kebutuhan pasar dari tepung tapioka di Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, bahkan dapat memenuhi hampir 40 persen kebutuhan tepung tapioka di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Dari sisi finansial diperoleh Break Even Point sebesar  Rp 341.246.269,- atau tapioka sejumlah 31.022 kg. Nilai Internal Rate Return sebesar 14,41%, Net B/C 1,01 dan Pay Back Periode selama 3 tahun.
A imprensa pernambucana no processo de Independência (1821-1824)
Authors: Reis Arthur Ferreira
Published: June 2020

A Revolução do Porto iniciada em 1820 trouxe consequências críticas ao destino do Império Luso-brasileiro. Abalado pelas ideias liberais, o Antigo Regime português perdeu espaço para o constitucionalismo. Na esteira da constituição, a liberdade de imprensa tornou possível a criação de vários periódicos no Império, contribuindo para a circulação de ideias e notícias. Atento a esse contexto, o presente artigo analisa a imprensa pernambucana entre os anos de 1821 e 1824 buscando compreender as discussões políticas e como esses jornais e essa província se inseria na problemática do Império.
Programa de parcerias de investimentos - PPI e o Direito da infraestrutura
Authors: Amaral Flávio
Published: June 2020

O presente artigo tem por objetivo identificar as principais características do Programa de Parceria de Investimentos – PPI, criado com o advento da Lei n° 13.334/16, por meio da análise das inovações propostas e do levantamento dos aspectos nos quais ainda será necessário avançar na viabilização dos projetos de infraestrutura prioritários.
Energias Renováveis e Sustentabilidade
Authors: Amado Gomes Carla
Published: June 2020

A autora indica que a “crise ambiental”, cujo conhecimento data desde os finais da década de 1960, é também uma crise de sustentabilidade do modelo energético. Ela ressalta em seu texto que o Acordo de Paris é um acordo internacional sobre energia, expõe que ocorrerá uma transição para uma sociedade hipocarbónica e indica o papel das energias renováveis, apresentando linhas de uma revolução sustentável, bem como revela a importância da transformação do estatuto do consumidor em “prossumidor”.
A oferta de granulado à população vulnerável e o direito humano à alimentação adequada
Authors: Morgado Cíntia , Mainier Hack Fernanda
Published: June 2020

O presente estudo pretende analisar e refletir sobre a legislação e proposições legislativas que cuidam da política pública de erradicação da fome e de promoção da função social do alimento. O trabalho, no contexto da consolidação democrática brasileira, teve como norte a evolução do conteúdo normativo do Direito Humano à Alimentação Adequada (DHAA) e suas garantias, bem como o Sistema Nacional de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SISAN).
Political risk insurance in the litigation test: benchmarks and practical determinants
Authors: Fernandes Dias Bruno
Published: June 2020

Companies expand their operations abroad despite the risk of government-related losses. Mitigating that risk is at the core of Political Risk Insurance (“PRI”). This paper delves into disputes among policyholders and private, public and multilateral insurers. In this litigation test, it seeks to identify benchmarks on practical determinants. Section II looks at the main aspects of PRI within the dynamic context of its insurable risks. Section III presents the principles of the international law on foreign investment that parallel PRI in the task of mitigating political risk for foreign investors. Section IV brings methodological notes on the case selection and Section V accounts for several benchmarks derived from case law. Section VI proceeds to a conceptual inquiry of three themes that enhance PRI as a legal tool: adequate boundaries between national and international law; party autonomy to determine the scope of protection; and enforcement of subrogation rights.