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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Oregano Essential Oil and Its Fractions Obtained by Vacuum Distillation
Authors: Rostro-Alanis Magdalena de J. , Báez-González Juan , Torres-Alvarez Cynthia , Parra-Saldívar Roberto , Rodriguez-Rodriguez José , Castillo Sandra
Published: May 2019

Oregano (Poliomintha longiflora) essential oil (Ooil) is a product of high commercial value and many applications, including chemotherapy. Aiming to achieve the best use of this resource, the present study focuses on the characterization of separated fractions of Ooil by fractional vacuum distillation at low pressure. Four fractions (F1–F4) and undistilled oil (Unoil) were separated from Ooil and analyzed for their chemical composition and biological activities, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry shows differences in the composition among the fractions and Ooil. The amount of monoterpenes oxygenated (MO), sesquiterpenes hydrocarbon (SeH) and monoterpenes hydrocarbon (MH) varied between the fractions in ranges of 1.51–68.08, 3.31–25.12 and 1.91–97.75%, respectively. The major concentrations of MO and SeH were observed in F4 and Unoil. On the other hand, the highest concentrations of MH were found in F1 and F2, while the lowest were in F4 and Unoil. These results were correlated with the biological activity. Free-radical scavenging activity varied among fractions, with F4 and Unoil showing the highest activity. The antimicrobial test showed that F4 and Unoil had the highest activity in almost all cases. The correlation between the variables studied in the different fractions allows the definition of the particular properties for each one of them.
Target-Guided Isolation of Three Main Antioxidants from Mahonia bealei (Fort.) Carr. Leaves Using HSCCC
Authors: Hu Weicheng , Zhou Jing , Shen Ting , Wang Xinfeng
Published: May 2019

Mahonia bealei (Fort.) Carr. is an economically important plant that is widely cultivated in Southwest China. Its leaves are commonly used for tea and contain an abundance of antioxidant compounds. However, methods of the systematic purification of antioxidants from M. bealei are lacking. In this study, antioxidants from this plant were effectively and rapidly enriched. First, antioxidants were screened using online 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl radical (DPPH)–high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), followed by separation using high-speed countercurrent chromatography with an optical solvent system composed of n-hexane/ethyl acetate/methanol/water (1:5:1:5, v/v/v/v). Three phenolics—chlorogenic acid (1, 8.3 mg), quercetin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (2, 20.5 mg), and isorhamnetin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (3, 28.4 mg)—were obtained from the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction (240 mg) by one-step separation. The chemical structures of the phenolics were characterized by MS and NMR techniques, and the purity of each compound was >92.0% as determined by HPLC. The isolated compounds were assessed by scavenging activities on DPPH and superoxide radicals as well as cytoprotective assays, all of which showed similar trends regarding the antioxidant capacities of the compounds. Moreover, compounds 1–3 significantly attenuated the lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities in H2O2-treated RAW264.7 cells. Our study demonstrated the efficiency of a newly developed integrative system for the comprehensive characterization of pure compounds from M. bealei, which will allow their use as reference substances.
Highly Efficient Nanostructured Bi2WO6 Thin Film Electrodes for Photoelectrochemical and Environment Remediation
Authors: Alfaifi Bandar Y. , Bayahia Hossein , Tahir Asif Ali.
Published: May 2019

Nanostructured Bi2WO6 thin film electrodes with enhanced solar energy conversion and photocatalytic properties have been fabricated using Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition (AACVD). By conveniently controlling the deposition process parameters, Bi2WO6 electrodes were fabricated with nanoplates and hierarchical buckyball-shaped microsphere structures morphology. A detailed study has been conducted to correlate the structure and morphology with the photoelectrochemical (PEC) and photocatalytic dye degradation performance. The PEC investigations revealed that the hierarchical buckyball-shaped microsphere structured Bi2WO6 electrodes have shown the photocurrent density of 220 μAcm−2 while nanoplates have a photocurrent density of 170 μAcm−2 at 0.23 V (vs. Ag/AgCl/3M KCl) under AM1.5 illumination. The PEC characterization of Bi2WO6 electrodes also reveals that the photocurrent density and photocurrent onset potential is strongly dependent on the orientation and morphology, hence the deposition parameters. Similarly, the methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RhB) photodegradation performance of Bi2WO6 electrodes also show a strong correlation with morphology. This finding provides an appropriate route to engineer the energetic and interfacial properties of Bi2WO6 electrode to enhance solar energy conversion and the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor materials.
Modeling the Reflectance Changes Induced by Vapor Condensation in Lycaenid Butterfly Wing Scales Colored by Photonic Nanoarchitectures
Authors: Márk Géza I. , Kertész Krisztián , Piszter Gábor , Bálint Zsolt , Biró László P.
Published: May 2019

Gas/vapor sensors based on photonic band gap-type materials are attractive as they allow a quick optical readout. The photonic nanoarchitectures responsible for the coloration of the wing scales of many butterfly species possessing structural color exhibit chemical selectivity, i.e., give vapor-specific optical response signals. Modeling this complex physical-chemical process is very important to be able to exploit the possibilities of these photonic nanoarchitectures. We performed measurements of the ethanol vapor concentration-dependent reflectance spectra of the Albulina metallica butterfly, which exhibits structural color on both the dorsal (blue) and ventral (gold-green) wing sides. Using a numerical analysis of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images, we revealed the details of the photonic nanoarchitecture inside the wing scales. On both sides, it is a 1D + 2D structure, a stack of layers, where the layers contain a quasi-ordered arrangement of air voids embedded in chitin. Next, we built a parametric simulation model that matched the measured spectra. The reflectance spectra were calculated by ab-initio methods by assuming variable amounts of vapor condensed to liquid in the air voids, as well as vapor concentration-dependent swelling of the chitin. From fitting the simulated results to the measured spectra, we found a similar swelling on both wing surfaces, but more liquid was found to concentrate in the smaller air voids for each vapor concentration value measured.
Economic Development and the World Bank
Authors: Abouharb M. Rodwan , Duchesne Erick
Published: May 2019

We contribute to the research stream examining the effects of World Bank lending programs on economic growth in developing economies. We contend that it is important to distinguish between the short-term effects and extended exposure of countries to these lending programs and also to assess the Bank’s (late 1990s) reforms to improve the effectiveness of these programs in recipient countries to assess whether program lending has any positive impacts on economic growth. Our comparative cross-national findings using instrumental variables analysis to control for endogeneity between program participation and economic growth demonstrate that both the short-term and longer exposure to program lending worsens economic growth. We find no evidence that World Bank reforms improved economic growth rates in the post-reform (1999–2009) period. Our findings are robust to changes in model specifications and estimation techniques. Future research should examine whether these reforms had beneficial impacts in other societal areas affected by program lending.
Erratum: Sanchez-Roger, M.; Oliver-Alfonso, M.D.; Sanchís-Pedregosa, C. Bail-In: A Sustainable Mechanism for Rescuing Banks. Sustainability 2018, 10, 3789
Authors: Sanchez-Roger Marc , Oliver-Alfonso María , Sanchís-Pedregosa Carlos
Published: May 2019

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Application of Machine Learning in Predicting Performance for Computer Engineering Students: A Case Study
Authors: Buenaño-Fernández Diego , Gil David , Luján-Mora Sergio
Published: May 2019

The present work proposes the application of machine learning techniques to predict the final grades (FGs) of students based on their historical performance of grades. The proposal was applied to the historical academic information available for students enrolled in the computer engineering degree at an Ecuadorian university. One of the aims of the university’s strategic plan is the development of a quality education that is intimately linked with sustainable development goals (SDGs). The application of technology in teaching–learning processes (Technology-enhanced learning) must become a key element to achieve the objective of academic quality and, as a consequence, enhance or benefit the common good. Today, both virtual and face-to-face educational models promote the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) in both teaching–learning processes and academic management processes. This implementation has generated an overload of data that needs to be processed properly in order to transform it into valuable information useful for all those involved in the field of education. Predicting a student’s performance from their historical grades is one of the most popular applications of educational data mining and, therefore, it has become a valuable source of information that has been used for different purposes. Nevertheless, several studies related to the prediction of academic grades have been developed exclusively for the benefit of teachers and educational administrators. Little or nothing has been done to show the results of the prediction of the grades to the students. Consequently, there is very little research related to solutions that help students make decisions based on their own historical grades. This paper proposes a methodology in which the process of data collection and pre-processing is initially carried out, and then in a second stage, the grouping of students with similar patterns of academic performance was carried out. In the next phase, based on the identified patterns, the most appropriate supervised learning algorithm was selected, and then the experimental process was carried out. Finally, the results were presented and analyzed. The results showed the effectiveness of machine learning techniques to predict the performance of students.
QUALITY CONTROL OF THE PERFORMANCE OF WORKS ON FIREPROOF TREATMENT OF WOOD BY DSA-1 AND DSA-2 SOLUTIONS
Authors: Lesiv S.
Published: May 2019

Recently, expert institutions have begun to receive more and more procedural documents on the appointment of construction and technical types of examinations for the solution of which concerns issues to determine the quality of the work carried out on the fire protection of wooden structural elements. And this is not surprising, given the fact that considerable amount of money is spent on this type of work based on the analysis of reporting documentation, and the quality of such work as practice shows does not always meet the requirements of regulatory documents. The main tasks that constructive fire protection performs are a significant increase in the fire resistance of a building material, prevention of its deformation, and also an obstacle to the further spread of the resulting fire. All this will help to preserve the safety of the building quickly and in a timely manner, as well as to carry out a full evacuation without any loss.

The article is devoted to the consideration of the main methods that can be used to determine the quality of work performed on the fire retardant treatment of wood with DSA-1 and DSA-2 solutions. In turn, the effectiveness of each method was tested in practice by the author of this article at various research sites, in turn, based on their practical application, it is possible to conclude that these methods are quite effective and can be fully used by forensic experts in conducting such studies.

Key words: fire protection, solutions, control, methods.
THE EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN PECULIARITIES OF DISTRIBUTION OF AN ENTERPRISE PROFITS DURING CONDUCTION OF FORENSIC FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC EXAMINATION
Authors: Mamikonyan K.
Published: May 2019

The article is devoted to the study of issues arising during the conduction of forensic financial and economic examinations concerning situations that arise in the context of non-compliance with the principles of corporate governance in the distribution of net profit. In particular, it is noted that the presence of opacity of the processes can lead to the provision of financial misinformation to the owner-participants of the company and that this fact is unacceptable from the point of view of the principles of corporate governance, especially in the light of ensuring the interests of investors.

In this context, a number of scientific approaches are considered in the work, which basically substantiate the unrealistic uniform dividend policy for the current period. It was established that at different stages of development and formation of the company, as well as depending on different situations in the market, the company’s activity is directed either towards accumulation or growth of dividend payments to shareholders, which contributes more to increasing the investment attractiveness and financial and economic activity of the company than to an increase of the growth of its market value.

As a result of the research, the article states that theories which, in the framework of analyzing statistical data fully represent the preferred policy of paying dividends in a particular country (region), when choosing a preferred version for specific companies, cannot be reliable. Taking into account this conclusion, the article proposes a return to the idea that the dividend policy of various companies has certain specificity, and the underlying factors causing it differ from each other. Thus, in this context, it is mandatory for each company to adopt its own unique dividend policy, which should take into account the balanced interests of investors and companies.

Key words: distribution of enterprise profits, financial and economic expertise.
SOME ASPECTS ARISING WHILE THE CONDUCTING FORENSIC ECONOMIC EXAMINATIONS IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Authors:   O. Liashenko; О. Shcherbyna
Published: May 2019

In this article, based on the analysis of expert and forensic practice, the study of regulatory sources are analyzed some aspects arising from the execution of forensic examinations on the compliance of business operations with the norms of the current legislation of Ukraine in public procurement of natural gas, damage to budget institutions by changing the essential conditions of the tenders’ results for supply contracts for changes in price and supply volumes. The nature of changes in Ukraine natural gas prices several times a day in accordance with changes in prices on the European market and changes in the UAH exchange rate are considered as well.

The purpose of the article is to summarize and systematize the existing expert and forensic practice on the grounds for changing the unit price of a product, including several times a day related to price changes in the European market and changes in the UAH exchange rate, using the example of problematic issues in public procurement of natural gas; identify the characteristics and reveal the legal nature, the essence of such changes; explore the current legislation in the field of public procurement for compliance with the application of changes in the essential terms of the supply agreement after the signing of it when public enterprises make purchases.

The main problem of the study is the lack of clear rules, enshrined in legislation on changes in the price of goods after the conclusion of the supply contract. This leads to an ambiguous interpretation of certain rules governing public procurement and, as a result, criminal liability under officials under the Criminal Code of Ukraine for violations that are qualified by the pre-trial investigation authorities as misappropriation or wasteful spending of budget funds.

In the article, on the basis of the analysis of problematic issues that experts face in their practical work, the existing approaches to solving problems when conducting a forensic examination are analyzed.

Key words: budget sphere, public procurement, natural gas market, fluctuations in market prices, losses.
THE MODEL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION OF ABILITY TO REALIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ACTIONS AND GOVERNE THEM BY PERSONS WHO HAVE COMMITED SEXUAL OFFENSES
Authors: Kozeratska O.
Published: May 2019

The article gives the results of scientific research conducted within the framework of the doctoral thesis “Forensic psychiatric evaluation of persons who have committed sexual criminal offenses”. For the purposes of the study the author analyzed 287 cases of forensic psychiatric examinations regarding the subject, who committed the sexual offense and were at the forensic psychiatric examination in Kiev city center forensic psychiatric examination in 2000 to 2015 (16 years old). The study revealed the criteria of «limited responsibility» for the perpetrators of sexual crimes, offered a forensic psychiatric assessment model for ability to understand their actions and to govern them in individuals who have committed sexual offenses. Key words: forensic psychiatric examination, responsibility – limited responsibility – irresponsibility, sexual offenses.
STRUCTURE OF MEDICAL CARE DEFECTS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
Authors:   A. Hovsepyan; R. Hovhannisyan; K. Mkhitaryan
Published: May 2019

The article for the first time describes a carried out comprehensive analysis of defects in the defects of medical care (MC), highlighting medical errors and omissions during the treatment and diagnostic process, taking into account their various combinations. An analysis of 208 conclusions of the commission forensic medical expertise (CFME) carried out during the period from 2006 to 2012 in the National Bureau of Expertises of the National Academy of Science of the Republic of Armenia is presented. It was revealed that in 141 cases (67.8 %) of CFME different MC defects were detected, but in 67 cases (32.2 %) of CFME such defects were not registered. Later, the classification of MC defects was made: defects diagnostics, defects of treatment, defects of the organization of medical care and defects of keeping medical records. Among the MC defects the defects of diagnostics prevail – 123 cases (30.1 %). In the overwhelming majority of cases (90.1%), MC defects have combined character: the incompleteness of the examination led to incorrect or untimely diagnosis and, consequently, to inadequate or late treatment. In 9.9 % of cases isolated MC defects were registered. The analysis of the ratio of medical errors and omissions during the diagnostic and treatment processes in the total set of defects of diagnosis and treatment was also conducted. During the subdivision of diagnostic and treatment defects into two types (“errors” and “omissions”), their occurrence was detected in various combinations: from the absence of both to their presence.

Key words: commissary forensic medical examinations, medical aid, medical errors.
QUESTIONS TO IDENTIFY AND PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN
Authors: Batlukov M.
Published: May 2019

One of the problems of modern society is child abuse, including sexual abuse. Peculiarities of the psyche of children and their behavior require a special approach in identifying and preventing violence against them. The article discusses the factors that make it difficult to identify actions of a sexual nature with regard to children and ways to overcome these difficulties. Attention is also drawn to factors that may help in identifying violent acts. The problems faced by the child during the investigation and legal proceedings are considered. Factors of increased risk of child abuse are described. Criteria are proposed according to which at the level of school psychologists it is possible to form groups of minors who are at increased risk of becoming victims of sexual violence. Suggestions have been made for the timely prevention of possible sexual offenses. The proposed activities that may be carried out in educational institutions and centers of healthy lifestyle, to prevent such crimes. The classification of persons who are aggressive towards children is given. Signs that are used for classification, summarized in visual form in the tables. The motivation, the criteria for choosing the victim and the methods of manifestation of aggression in each group of the classification presented are described in detail. Profiles of men and women who have committed child abuse or have this propensity are presented. Their profiles describe characterological features, biography features and their lifestyle. Psychiatric criteria of sexual disorders according to the international classification of diseases of the 10th revision and alternative classification of mental disorders are considered.

Article materials may be useful for detecting and preventing sexual abuse. A scientific approach to the classification of perpetrators of violence in describing and recognizing their character traits may make it possible to identify those who are prone to violence. This will prevent crimes of a sexual nature against minors by referring such a person to a psychotherapist or psychiatrist in a timely manner to diagnose and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Keywords: sexual abuse, abuser profile, pedophilia, abuser classification, risk factors for child abuse.
KYIV SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC EXPERTISE: A REVIEW THROUGH THE PRIZM OF HISTORY
Authors:   А. Ishchenko; O. Ruvin; V. Iusupov
Published: May 2019

The article analyzes the main milestones of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise during one hundred and five years of activity, selected scientific developments of the Institute, and highlighted the contribution of the employees of this institution to the development of forensic science and the formation of the methodological foundations of forensic expertology. It is disclosed the legal basis for the creation of the Cabinet of Scientific and Forensic Expertise under the Prosecutor of the Kyiv Judicial Chamber in 1913, its activity in first years are described, which confirms the national significance of the expert institution. The article reveals the stages in history of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise related to the national revolution of 1917-1921 years, World War II on the territory of Ukraine, update of the criminal and criminal procedural legislation in the 1960s, proclamation of the Ukrainian independence. The author made conclusions about the role of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise in the implementation of justice in Ukraine.

Key words: Cabinet of Scientific and Forensic Expertise, Kyiv Scientific Forensic Expertise, Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, expert institution, criminalistics, forensic examination.
PERANCANGAN LAYOUT PARKIR MOTOR DI UNIVERSITAS KOMPUTER INDONESIA
Authors: Robecca Julian
Published: May 2019

Beberapa keluhan yang dirasakan oleh pengguna pada fasilitas parkir di UNIKOM adalah tidak cukupnya lahan parkir yang tersedia seiring dengan bertambahnya mahasiswa baru setiap awal tahun akademik sehingga masih banyak mahasiswa yang parkir kendaraan di luar kampus seperti di trotoar, area parkir yang dilarang, memerlukan waktu yang cukup lama untuk mencari area parkir yang kosong, motor-motor terparkir dalam kondisi yang tidak beraturan sehingga dapat yang mengakibatkan kerusakan pada fisik motor, dan ada beberapa motor yang parkir diluar area yang sudah disediakan bahkan pada jalur masuk/keluar kendaraan. Dari berbagai permasalahan ini maka perlu untuk menghitung kapasitas parkir dan rancangan layout parkir yang teratur. Dengan memanfaatkan teori mengenai layout yang efektif [1], diperoleh dari hasil perhitungan bahwa kapasitas parkir di UNIKOM adalah sebanyak 1873 untuk kendaraan roda dua (motor) yang tersebar di area basement lantai 2, basement lantai 3 dan parkir dago, sedangkan pengguna dari lahan parkir UNIKOM mencapai 5000 lebih pengguna. Dilihat dari kapasitas yang kurang memenuhi kebutuhan, usulan yang dapat diberikan adalah memperbaiki beberapa lahan yang tidak layak untuk ditempati sebagai tempat parkir, membatasi pengguna lahan parkir, menambah area parkir, menyarankan agar mahsiswa untuk menggunakan kendaraan umum sebagai transportasi ke kampus, serta menyediakan display informasi mengenai kondisi ketersediaan jumlah parkir yang ada.
Информационные технологии в артиллерийских системах стран НАТО
Authors: Slyusar Vadym
Published: May 2019

Основное внимание в сфере совершенствования информационных технологий в артиллерии сухопутных войск государств-членов НАТО отводится, прежде всего, обеспечению взаимосовместимости их тактических систем C2 и C4І; реализации концепции совместного цифрового огня (Joіnt Dіgіtal Fіres); наращиванию возможностей наземной системы ІSTAR (іntellіgence, surveіllance, target acquіsіtіon, and reconnaіssance). Одним из ключевых направлений при этом следует считать деятельность в рамках многонациональной программы Artіllery Systems Cooperatіon Actіvіtіes (ASCA) по стандартизации интерфейса передачи данных для целеуказания артиллерийским подразделениям.
The Level of Climate Change Science Literacy among Teachers in Seychelles: Implications for the Blue Economy
Authors: Anyanwu Raymond Ndubisi
Published: May 2019

Climate change poses a serious threat to the ocean on which the Seychelles economy depends for resources and services. To address this concern, the Seychelles National Climate Change Response Strategy recommends education about climate change in all levels of the education system to nurture young people with the capacity to address climate change impacts. This quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional survey measures the level of climate change science literacy among teachers in Seychelles on a five-point summated scale (Extremely Low, Low, Medium, High, and Extremely High). Data was collected with a 15-item Climate Change Science Literacy Questionnaire (CCSLQ) from 572 participants representing 42.62% of the population of teachers in public schools at the time of the survey. Ethical considerations relating to access, informed consent, anonymity, and confidentiality were fulfilled. Collected data was analysed statistically with descriptive techniques (percentage, means, standard error of measurement and confidence interval) and inferential technique with the Fisher’s Exact Chi-Square test. Statistical operation was performed with the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Results indicate that the majority of the participants (37.4%, n=214) have medium literacy regarding climate change science with misconceptions on all three domains of climate change science: causes, impacts, and solutions. Educational interventions to enhance teachers’ knowledge and understanding of climate change are recommended; otherwise the teachers will transfer inaccurate concepts to the learners. Without young Seychellois with the capacity to take action on climate change, it may be wearisome for Seychelles to achieve a smooth transition to a blue economy.
Alcohol use dynamics and mitigation among adolescents in rural Kenya
Authors: Wahome Lilian , Waithima Charity Wangui
Published: May 2019

Alcohol use has remained a critical problem among adolescents in Kenya. The use is conceptualized as a behavior which results from the interplay between the social-economic environment and personal factors. The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence, predictors and alleviation of alcohol use among adolescents in rural Nyeri, Kenya. The study was a quasi-experimental quantitative study in which purposive and simple random sampling were used to select participants (n=1038) from eight county administrative units. A self-administered questionnaire was employed to collect data at baseline and endline after six months. Descriptive statistics were applied to summarize categorical and continuous variables while Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) brought out the estimated strength of association between independent and the dependent variables. Effectiveness of the mitigation strategy applied was assessed after six months with reference to the baseline. 48.6% of the participants indicated having used alcohol in their lifetime, with 34.7% reporting alcohol consumption in the last one month.  Seven independent predictors of alcohol use among the participants were identified using binary logistic regression at P<0.05. Application of five life skills had significant protective effect on alcohol use (OR=0.36; 95% CI: 0.26 – 0.48; p=0.001) whereby a student enrolled in the experimental group was 64% less likely to use alcohol compared to one in the control group. Life skills were therefore found to be effective in empowering adolescents to develop safe and healthy behavior with regard to alcohol use reduction.
Exploring Novice Thai EFL Lecturers’ Perceptions of Intercultural Communication Competence
Authors: Hieu Le Trung , Jumpakate Thidaporn
Published: May 2019

With the rapid changes of world population, people are likely to come into contact with others with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  Accordingly, Thai graduates are often required to have intercultural communication skills. The skills are parts of professional communication skills that the students should be acquired so as to respond to employers’ demand. As such, institutions are placing more consideration on intercultural communication competence (ICC). This study, therefore, aims to: 1) investigate teachers’ perceptions of ICC; and 2) investigate how teachers integrated ICC into their classes/lessons. Six novice EFL teachers from Thai universities were interviewed. Then, the interview data was transcribed and grouped into themes. According to the findings, overall, the participants have various understanding of ICC. For the ICC’s integration, participants’ answers can be categorized into five main groups, which are: 1) intercultural attitudes, 2) knowledge, 3) skills of interpreting and relating, 4) skills of discovery and interaction, and 5) critical cultural awareness. This study shows the teachers’ perceptions of ICC and how they could integrate ICC in classes. The results also reveal that the teachers are willing to intercorporate activities regarding ICC into their teaching contexts.  Pedagogical implications of this study are proposed. On the basis of these findings, the pedagogical implications and suggestions are included in this paper.
Toleransi Berdasarkan Cerita Rakyat Tallu To Sala’ Dadi di Toraja
Authors: Rantesalu Marsi Bombongan , Iswanto Iswanto
Published: May 2019

Tolerance is described as a concept of cultural phenomena that are integrated through religious life. Conflict as an internal problem while the challenges of the times (globalization) are goals that must be answered through a spirit of tolerance. The concept that will be analyzed is based on folklore tallu to sala 'dadi in Toraja. This study intends to examine the structure of the tallu to sala 'dadi story, and the tolerance value contained in the story. The theory used in this study is the semiotic social theory. While the method used is a qualitative method of content analysis and hermeneutic methods. As a result, data was obtained that the story was of a novel type, which revealed the struggles of human life in living everyday life. The values of tolerance contained include the value of acceptability and understanding that are paired with togetherness and complementarity. Based on these findings, it can be defined that tolerance is the attitude of accepting and understanding shortcomings and differences through togetherness and complementarity. AbstrakToleransi dideskripsikan sebagai konsep fenomena budaya yang terintegriasi melalui kehidupan beragama. Konflik sebagai masalah internal sedangkan tantangan jaman (globalisasi) merupakan tujuan yang harus dijawab melalui semangat toleransi. Konsep itulah yang akan dianalisa berdasarkan cerita rakyat tallu to sala’ dadi di Toraja. Penelitian ini bermaksud mengkaji struktur ceritera tallu to sala’ dadi, dan nilai toleransi yang terkandung dalam ceritera tersebut. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah teori semiotik sosial. Sedangkan metode yang digunakan ialah metode kualitatif analisis kontent serta metode hermeneutik. Hasilnya, diperoleh data bahwa cerita tersebut berjenis novel, yang mengungkapkan pergumulan hidup manusia dalam menjalani hidup sehari-hari. Adapun nilai-nilai toleransi yang terkandung meliputi nilai keberterimaan dan kesepahaman yang dipadankan dengan kebersamaan  dan saling melengkapi. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut dapat di definisikan bahwa toleransi adalah sikap menerima dan memahami kekurangan dan perbedaan melalui kebersamaan  dan sikap saling melengkapi.
Beritakan Injil Kepada Segala Makhluk
Authors: Gea Ibelala
Published: May 2019

This article aims to describe the results of research on how to preach the gospel to all beings, based on Mark 16:15-16. Preaching the gospel is a great commission from the Lord Jesus to His followers after His resurrection from the dead. The world is the address of the gospel preaching, not only to man but to all beings.The Gospel writer of  Mark wants to explain that the world is synonymous with evil, therefore the gospel serves to salt the evil world, so when Iniil is preached to the wicked, it is expected to change the mindset and human behavior.Greedy and greedy human behavior that only views nature as a commodity. Human evil is seen when only the task of exploiting natural resources and forget the responsibility of caring for, nurturing nature and the environment. Gospel preaching aims to awaken peoples not only to view nature as power (dominio) but as a fellow of creatures, and friends (communio). Preach the gospel to all beings and receiving each other with referring to reduce, reuse, recycle and replace as a responsibility to God who has given the mandate for us. AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan hasil penelitian tentang bagaimana memberitakan Injil kepada  seluruh makhluk, bertolak dari Markus 16:15-16. Memberitakan Injil adalah amanat agung dari Tuhan Yesus kepada para pengikut-Nya setelah kebangkitan-Nya dari antara orang mati.Dunia adalah sebagai alamat pemberitaan Injil, bukan hanya kepada manusia melainkan kepada segala makhluk. Penulis Injil Markus hendak menjelaskan bahwa dunia identik dengan kejahatan, sebab itu Injil berfungsi menggarami dunia yang penuh kejahatan itu, karena itu ketika Iniil diberitakan kepada orang-orang jahat, diharapkan akan mengubah mindset dan perilaku manusia. Perilaku manusia yang serakah dan tamak yang hanya memandang alam sebagai komoditi. Kejahatan manusia terlihat ketika hanya bertugas mengeksploitasi sumber-sumber daya alam dan lupa pada tanggung jawab merawat, memelihara alam dan lingkungan hidupnya.  Pemberitaan Injil menyadarkan manusia agar tidak hanya memandang alam sebagai kekuasaan (dominio) tetapi sebagai sesama ciptaan, sahabat yang bersifat communio. Memberitakan Injil kepada seluruh makhluk dan menghargai segala makhluk dengan saling memberi dan menerima dengan mengacu pada pola-pola reduce, reuse, recycle dan replace sebagai tanggung jawab kepada Tuhan yang telah memberi amanat.
Memahami Peran Psikologi Pendidikan Bagi Pembelajaran
Authors: Sakerebau Junier
Published: May 2019

Educational psychology as a science that examines the problems of the soul and psychological activity of a person in relation to education as an interaction is a discipline that is quite important in examining the problems that interfere with or support the psyche of students in the learning process, so that through understanding the mental state of students then the teacher can set and try to find a solution to the problem, so for this matter, it is fitting for a teacher to need to have comprehensive knowledge about the psychology of education so that learning can take place effectively and directed. AbstrakPsikologi pendidikan sebagai ilmu yang meneliti masalah jiwa dan aktivitas psikologis seseorang dalam kaitannya dengan pendidikan sebagai interaksi adalah disiplin yang cukup penting dalam memeriksa masalah yang mengganggu atau mendukung jiwa siswa dalam proses pembelajaran, Sehingga dengan memahami keadaan mental siswa maka guru dapat mengatur dan berusaha mencari solusi atas masalah tersebut, sehingga untuk hal ini, sepatutnya seorang guru perlu memiliki pengetahuan yang komprehensif tentang psikologi pendidikan sehingga pembelajaran dapat berlangsung efektif dan terarah.
Mewartakan Injil - Menahan Roti: Sebuah Catatan Kritis atas Model Pelayanan Yudas
Authors: Nayuf Hendrikus
Published: May 2019

Poverty is often used as an excuse for fighting for justice and solidarity. Poverty becomes a magnet for anyone to raise it as an issue of partiality. Even poverty can be used as a means of struggle to criticize the leaders of the nation and the church. Jude, one of Jesus disciples show this in Jesus anointing narrative in Bethany. Jude fought for justice while at the same time showing his solidarity when criticizing Mary for anointing Jesus by using expensive aromatic oil. At the symbol level, Judas shows a concrete emphaty attitude. He showed partiality and dared to rebuke others so that they were not wasteful while poverty was so rampant. Even though Jude’s attitude was counter-productive with narratives about him. But the story becomes an inspiration and source of learning about the interpretation of poverty and also a warning sign for church leaders so that in their works, the must “proclaim the Gospel – share bread” and not “proclaim the Gospel – hold the bread.”Abstrak: Kemiskinan sering dijadikan alasan dalam memperjuangkan keadilan dan solidaritas. Kemiskinan menjadi magnet bagi siapa saja untuk mengangkatnya sebagai isu keberpihakan. Bahkan kemiskinan dapat dijadikan sebagai alat perjuangan untuk mengkritisi para pemimpin bangsa maupun pemimpin gereja. Yudas, salah satu murid Yesus telah menunjukkan hal tersebut dalam narasi pengurapan Yesus di Betania. Yudas memperjuangkan keadilan sekaligus menunjukkan sikap solidaritasnya saat mengkritik Maria yang mengurapi Yesus dengan menggunakan minyak narwastu yang mahal. Dalam tataran simbol, Yudas menunjukkan sikap empati yang konkrit. Ia menunjukkan keberpihakan dan berani menegor orang lain agar tidak berlaku boros sementara kemiskinan begitu merajalela. Walau sikap Yudas kemudian kontra produktif dengan kelanjutan narasi-narasi tentang dirinya. Tetapi kisahnya kemudian menjadi inspirasi dan sumber pembelajaran tentang penafsiran atas kemiskinan dan juga tanda awas bagi para pemimpin Gereja agar dalam karya-karyanya, harus “mewartakan Injil – membagi roti” dan bukan “Mewartakan Injil – Menahan Roti.”
LA PREVENCIÓN DE LOS TRASTORNOS DE LA VOZ EN ESCOLARES DE QUINTO GRADO DE LA EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA
Authors: Torres Vidal Nolberto , Parra Espinosa Ernesto
Published: May 2019

El artículo trata a voz, como componente sonoro de las palabras, la que constituye uno de los aspectos más importantes en el desarrollo de la comunicación oral, sus atributos, que se adquieren en el proceso fisiológico del niño o la niña, haciéndose más notables sus cambios, en la etapa de la adolescencia, la que requiere de una orientación adecuada por parte de padres y educadores en general, pues de no hacerse, o hacerse inadecuadamente pueden originarse trastornos con carácter definido, afectándose el proceso de comunicación oral y la personalidad en general, constituyendo al mismo tiempo un motivo de preocupación para padres y educadores. Asumiendo esta problemática aborda un estudio realizado en el campo de la Logopedia de un grupo de escolares de quinto grado de la educación primaria, a los que se aplica un diagnóstico inicial sobre el uso y estado de la voz y a partir de las regularidades se proponen actividades con el objetivo de prevenir trastornos de la voz. Las actividades se derivan de la aplicación de métodos y técnicas de investigación científica aplicadas desde la concepción de la atención logopédica. Los resultados obtenidos a partir de su aplicación en el contexto pedagógico avalan un adecuado nivel de factibilidad y efectividad.
FIDEL CASTRO COMO PARADIGMA DE COMUNICADOR EN LA FORMACIÓN INICIAL DEL ESTUDIANTE DE PEDAGOGÍA-PSICOLOGÍA
Authors: Castro Miranda Greccy , Peña Ramírez Yannet , Boffill de la Cruz Tayla Flor
Published: May 2019

Este artículo responde a la línea de investigación Competencias interpersonales, del Proyecto de Investigación Competencias de Dirección en Educación, que se desarrolla en la Universidad de Las Tunas. A partir de la problemática relacionada con cómo contribuir a una comunicación competente en la formación inicial del estudiante de Pedagogía-Psicología se propone como objetivo: reflexionar sobre la importancia que tiene la figura de Fidel Castro como paradigma de comunicador para el estudiante de Pedagogía-Psicología en formación inicial. Se utilizaron métodos como: análisis síntesis, inducción deducción, histórico lógico, análisis documental. Se obtuvo como resultado el desarrollo de habilidades para la comunicación, que facilitan el desarrollo de esta de manera competente.
LA EXPRESIÓN ORAL Y SU INFLUENCIA EN LA FORMACIÓN LABORAL DEL OBRERO CALIFICADO
Authors: Artola Velázquez Elaine Mercedes , Alonso Betancourt Luis Aníbal
Published: May 2019

La formación de las nuevas generaciones en el siglo XXI constituye una de las prioridades de la educación cubana. En tal sentido, la formación laboral es un tema de actualidad y significación social en la preparación de los estudiantes para un oficio, al que se le imponen nuevos retos en este proceso. Por ello se hace necesario desarrollar en los educandos la expresión oral, destreza lingüística o capacidad comunicativa esencial para una comunicación eficiente en sus diversos contextos de actuación. En consonancia, el presente artículo se enfoca en cómo formar un obrero calificado competente que haga uso correcto de la expresión oral, de modo que facilite sus labores y ofrezca servicios de necesidad y utilidad social a lo largo de su vida. Esto permite revelar su crecimiento y desarrollo personológico, al enfrentar con responsabilidad sus tareas en el entorno laboral y educativo, en los que debe ser capaz de comunicarse de forma adecuada. Por consiguiente, se ofrecen acciones encaminadas al desarrollo de la expresión oral desde la formación laboral de los estudiantes, en las cuales el profesor desempeña un papel fundamental como guía de dicho proceso. Ello contribuye a la preparación integral de los futuros profesionales de la Educación Técnica y Profesional, en correspondencia con los requerimientos técnicos, productivos y comportamientos establecidos en este nivel de enseñanza.
USO DE EMI EN EL SISTEMA EDUCATIVO ECUATORIANO, UNA REFLEXIÓN OBJETIVA
Authors: Intriago Alcivar Wellintong Segundo , Intriago Alcivar Glenda Cecibel , Hidalgo Torres Delia Maria
Published: May 2019

La enseñanza del idioma inglés se incluyó en el plan de estudios de las escuelas públicas ecuatorianas, hace aproximadamente un siglo, desde entonces, las autoridades educativas y los docentes se han enfrentado a muchos problemas, tratando de encontrar el mejor método para superar los problemas relacionados con el bajo dominio del idioma inglés en la educación pública ecuatoriana. El presente artículo tiene como propósito abordar aspectos esenciales relacionados con la manera más efectiva de aplicar el inglés como medio de instrucción (EMI) en la educación pública ecuatoriana, así como las ventajas y desventajas que se pueden enfrentar mientras se implementa.
FORMACIÓN INTEGRAL Y EDUCACIÓN RACIAL EN EL ESTUDIANTE UNIVERSITARIO: PROPUESTA METODOLÓGICA DESDE LA ESTRATEGIA EDUCATIVA DEL AÑO ACADÉMICO
Authors: González Fernández Oscar , Díaz Pérez Saraís
Published: May 2019

Educar la racialidad constituye un imperativo para la sociedad cubana en el contexto actual, dada la emergencia de expresiones de prejuicios, estereotipos y discriminación, que trascienden a la Universidad con énfasis en las personas de piel negra y mestizas. Aunque el tema ha sido abordado por diferentes disciplinas, son limitadas las propuestas desde las ciencias pedagógicas. Un diagnóstico causal realizado en el contexto de la Universidad de Las Tunas con estudiantes de la carrera de Comunicación Social permitió caracterizar el estado actual de esta problemática, revelando desconocimiento sobre el tema racial, carencias en la Estrategia Educativa del año de acciones que potencien la educación de la racialidad así como la persistencia de prejuicios, y estereotipos racista en el espacio universitario. En tal sentido en el artículo se asumen principios esenciales de la formación integral y de la diversidad como categoría educativa que sirven de fundamento a la propuesta metodológica, orientada a la educación racial del estudiante universitario. La aplicación de métodos como la observación, la entrevista en profundidad y la encuesta viabilizaron la indagación, lo cual revela la necesidad de abordar esta problemática y su inclusión en el proceso formativo con vistas a complementar las exigencias de la educación universitaria.
ACTIVIDADES EDUCATIVAS PARA CONTRIBUIR A FORTALECER EL VALOR RESPONSABILIDAD EN LOS BECARIOS
Authors: García Hernández Rogelio , Bodaño Escalona María Del Carmen
Published: May 2019

En el artículo se describen actividades educativas que tienen como objetivo fortalecer el valor responsabilidad en los becarios. Se conceptúa la formación de valores como un proceso complejo y contradictorio que forma parte de la formación de la personalidad. Las actividades propuestas permiten potenciar el conocimiento de la historia patria, la familiarización con los éxitos del pueblo en la construcción del socialismo y el papel activo de los educadores en el trabajo sistemático.
CUIDADOS GENERALES DE LA SALUD Y SU IMPACTO EN LA FORMACIÓN DE LOS PROFESIONALES DE SALUD
Authors: Riccardi Palacios Jhonny Gustavo , Zurita Gaibor Javier Antonio , Mora León Wilson Alberto
Published: May 2019

Este artículo tiene como objetivo reflexionar en torno a la promoción de la salud y la prevención de enfermedades, que son aquellas acciones, procedimientos e intervenciones integrales, orientados a que la población, como individuos y como familias, mejore sus condiciones para vivir y disfrutar de una vida saludable y para mantenerse sanos. La importancia de cuidar la salud también abarca el aspecto psicológico y las emociones. Tener una actitud positiva ante la vida, entablar relaciones personales sanas, limitar las situaciones de estrés y propiciar el optimismo son prácticas que no podemos perder de vista, ya que nos ayudarán a que nuestra salud mejore. En función de cada uno de estos aspectos se desarrolla la presente investigación.