bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
МЕМОРИАЛЬНЫЕ ВОЙНЫ В ОТРАЖЕНИИ ИНТЕРНЕТ-МЕМОВ
Authors: Артамонов Д. С. , Тихонова С. В.
Published: December 2020

The article deals with the problems of reflecting memorial wars in Internet memes. The authors consider memorial wars to be a special type of information wars related to memory policy. The politics of memory causes a struggle of interpretations of various versions of the Past within the framework of discursive practices of myth-making and leads to memorial wars. Political actors introduce ideas about the Past into the mass consciousness. Images of the Past are not always clearly perceived by society, which leads to conflicts. These conflicts have a media nature and take place in the virtual space. Internet users involve memes to express their political or ideological positions and to reflect their experiences of the Past. The authors consider historical memes an effective form of participation of Internet users in the formation of political culture and historical memory. Historical Internet memes change the tone of information messages, the assessment of historical facts and their emotional color for the purposes of historical policy. Using the example of the memory of the Second World War, the authors show Internet memes as a tool of historical policy and a «weapon» of memorial wars. Political actors use the history of war as a symbolic resource. Various interpretations and falsifications of the historical events of Second World Warcome into conflict with each other. Images of Stalin and Hitler in memes represent the memory of the war. Internet memes clearly demonstrate the transformation of ideas about the Soviet leader and the Nazi leader in the media space. The case on historical memory of the Second World Warshows the possibilities of using memes in memory wars.
СОЦИАЛЬНО-ТРУДОВЫЕ КОНФЛИКТЫ КАК СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ И ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА
Authors: Ильинская Е. А. , Титов Б. А. , Сукало А. А.
Published: December 2020

The relevance of this topic is that social and labor conflicts are one of the most important and resonant factors of public life, as well as the most serious challenge to the current social model and its specific indicator for strength. The main objective of modern conflictology is not only studying various conflicts, but also development of effective methods and technologies of management of the social and labor conflicts which will help to reduce the arising contradictions and to minimize possible risks for the enterprises and economy in general. The article considers labor as a fundamental way of human life, through which the basic needs of a person and society are realized, from which it is concluded that there is a high level of labor relations crunflictogenicity arising in the course of labor activity. It is concluded that labor relations are permeated by multidirectional motives, goals and interests of labor subjects, which are often a catalyst for conflicts, which leads to disharmony in the work of the labor team and negatively affects the production process. Models of analysis of various conflicts are considered, which are quite heterogeneous and provide for the achievement of certain specific goals. The article concludes that in order to analyze social and labor conflicts, as a fairly common phenomenon in modern social life, it is necessary to develop a universal model of STK analysis, which can be widely used in conflict practice. The scientific novelty of the work consists in substantiating the procedure for research analysis of the social and labor conflict and characterizing the stages of this analysis, such as: to characterize the macro and microenvironment of the conflict, and to characterize the space-time frames of the conflict; to display the progress of the conflict characterize the parties to the conflict, the causes of the conflict, the zone of disagreement of the parties to the conflict; to define the type and main characteristics of the conflict; to simulate a conflict, to make recommendations on the selection of the control technology of the analyzed social and labor conflicts. The results of the work are of interest to specialists in the field of conflict science, sociology and labor economics.
CORRELATING READING LITERACY AND WRITING LITERACY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PEMATANGSIANTAR
Authors: Shara Afifa May , Andriani Dinda , Ningsih Ayu Widya , Shinoda Kisno
Published: December 2020

Good literacy ability is one of the demands in learning 21st century. The purpose of this study was to find out the correlation between students' reading literacy ability and writing visual text ability for seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar. 133 respondents from 200 populations were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. This is a quantitative research method using correlation research. Data collection used tests including multiple choice and essay. Using the Pearson products moment formula, this study analyzes data from both tests. The hypothesis of this research is H1 which states that there is a correlation between reading literacy ability and writing visual text ability and H0 states that there is no correlation between reading literacy ability and writing visual text ability. The results of this study indicate the correlation coefficient between the two variables is r =0.91 It means that there is a very strong relationship between reading ability and writing visual text ability. Based on the correlation coefficient, it can be concluded that H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. Then, the coefficient of determination is symbolized by r2 is 0.83, it means the students' writing visual text ability is 83% influenced by reading literacy ability.
Phytochemical Investigation of the Aerial Part of Iraqi Convolvulus arvensis
Authors: Alwan Mustafa H. , N.  Hamad Maha
Published: December 2020

Convolvulus arvensis is a species of bindweed that is rhizomatous and is in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) native to Europe and Asia. The plant is naturally grown in Iraq. The plant was reported to be used in traditional medicine from as early as 1730s.

The Aerial parts of Convolvulus arvensis were macerated in 80% ethanol for 6 days. The concentrated extract was partitioned with n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate- and n-butanol successively. The n-hexane and ethyl acetate, fractions were examined for the presence of phytochemicals by thin layer chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography and its steroid and flavonoid contents were investigated. Stigmasterol was isolated from n-hexane fraction and identified by liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy. Rutin was isolated from the ethyl acetate fraction and identified by liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy. The aim is to examine the phytochemical constituents of the aerial parts of Convolvulus arvensis, literature survey available so far revealed that there were no studies about the phytochemical investigation for Convolvulus arvensis in Iraq.

 Different chromatographic techniques like Thin Layer Chromatography and mass spectroscopy were used and the presence of Stigmasterol and Rutin in aerial parts of Convolvulus arvensis was indicated.
Synthesis and evaluation of B-cyclodextrin Based Nanosponges of 5- Fluorouracil by Using Ultrasound Assisted Method
Authors: Jasim Ihsan K. , N. Abd Alhammid Shaimaa , A. Abdulrasool Alaa
Published: December 2020

CD-nanosponges were prepared by crosslinking B-CD with diphenylcarbonate (DPC) using ultrasound assisted technique. 5-FU was incorporated with NS by freeze drying, and the phase solubility study, complexation efficiency (CE) entrapment efficiency were performed. Also, the particle morphology was studied using SEM and AFM. The in-vitro release of 5-FU from the prepared nanosponges was carried out in 0.1N HCl.

5-FU nanosponges particle size was in the nano size. The optimum formula showed a particle size of (405.46±30) nm, with a polydispersity index (PDI) (0.328±0.002) and a negative zeta potential (-18.75±1.8). Also the drug entrapment efficiency varied with the CD: DPC molar ratio from 15.6 % to 30%. The SEM and AFM showed crystalline and porous nature of the nanosponges. The in vitro drug release study of the selected formula 5-FUNS2 exhibited the fastest dissolution rate which is 56% in the first hr.

Different molar ratios of (cyclodextrin to crosslinker) (CD: DPC) has a proficient effect on complexation efficiency (CE), apparent stability constant (Kst) and entrapment efficiency of 5-FU. 5-FUNS2 with (1:4) molar ratio showed the best result of CE, Kst and entrapment efficiency. 5-FUNS2 gave a higher release rate than the 5-FU-BCD inclusion complex and 5-FU solution. Surface morphology of the prepared nanosponges by SEM, AFM indicate that nanosized and highly porous nanosponges was obtained. The overall results suggest that cyclodextrin nanosponges could be a promising 5-FU delivery system utilizing the suitable formula.
THE INFLUENCE OF BOARD INDEPENDENCE AND INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION ON COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE, STUDY OF MACEDONIAN COMPANIES
Authors: Bundaleska Elena , Kocheska Aleksandra , Naumovski Vladimir
Published: December 2020

Corporate governance and company performance are issues that continue to raise interests of the researchers worldwide, as they provide valuable lessons for vast audience, such as company owners, company leaders, supervisors and policy makers. This study aims towards contributing to the previous literature showing that there is positive correlation between corporate governance mechanisms and company performance. It specifically focuses on the correlation between board independence and internal audit function existence with performance of the companies listed on the Macedonian Stock Exchange, for specific periods 2003-2004 vs. 2014- 2018. In particular, the influence of the board independence and the internal audit function over company performance are investigated through Profit, Return on Equity (ROE) and Earnings per Share (EPS) indicators. The results of the performed research and analysis suggest that corporate governance is important for the company performance, i.e. corporate governance improvements such as board member independence and internal audit function have positive impact on the performance of the companies listed on the Macedonian Stock Exchange. However, given the fact that, other factors apart from board member independence and internal audit function can influence the Profit, ROE and EPS of companies, it is reasonable to assume that the increase of profit and of ROE and EPS indicators may not be connected exclusively with having independent board members and internal audit function. First and foremost, this study is of interest for company owners and leaders; yet, it also provides useful information for supervisors and other policy makers.
Tickets for the steamboat of modernity
Authors: Balatov S. A.
Published: December 2020

The article examines the poetry collections printed by Voymega publishers in their new series ‘Pyroscaphe.’ Authors of the six collections published so far are young poets who participated in the literary seminar ‘The way to literature. Continued’ held by the Moscow Writers’ Union in 2019: M. Bessonov, D. Nozdryakov, B. Peygin, K. Tarayan, E. Uliankina, and V. Fedotov. Despite their very dissimilar poetics, the study of their works enables the critic to trace certain common features that define the new generation of poets. In particular, Batalov believes that each author tells their own myth. What unites those myths are the concept of the post-Soviet childhood (with all realia typical of the 1990s), the crossing of the border between life and death, and idealization of the provinces; it is also pointed out that each of the authors eventually arrives at the myth of Hades, the kingdom of shadows, where human souls are roaming in solitude. In conclusion, Batalov proposes to poets that if they cannot overcome the inertia of mythological thinking, they should at least mitigate it by addressing reality.
Metaphysics of the biography. How many parts to Shakespeare’s Sonnets?
Authors: Shaytanov I. O.
Published: December 2020

The two-part structure for the sequence of Shakespeare’s Sonnets was suggested by its first editor Edmund Malone at the end of the 18th c. and proved to be a long-standing tradition. Recently not a few attempts have been made to clarify the logic practiced by the Renaissance sonneteers in whose context Shakespeare’s lyrical narration is problematized. This article joins to ascertain the boundaries of inner cycles within the sequence in order to follow the denouement of its plot. The author argues that the Renaissance sequence, much unlike the narrative logic in the novel, does not present a consistent love story but rather the sessions of sweet silent thought (sonnet 30), reflective in the sonnet and growing more and more metaphysical in Shakespeare, both in diction and metaphor. Certain biographical allusions in the sequence (some of them advanced by the author) support that it was written between 1592 and 1603–1604 to the Earl of Southampton as its addressee.
New understanding and old myths. On I. Esaulov’s Russian Classics: New Understanding [Russkaya klassika: novoe ponimanie]
Authors: Abdullaev E. V.
Published: December 2020

The article examines methodological principles of studying the Russian literary canon in the cultural context of Eastern Orthodoxy, as demonstrated in I. Esaulov’s book. While acknowledging the importance of the book’s method, the article reviews and criticizes the concepts used by the scholar (the Eastern archetype, the Christmas archetype, the categories of Law and Grace, etc.). In particular, the author challenges the statement that a writer populates his works with archetypes prevailing in his culture (so Eastern Orthodox ones in the case of Russian culture), often against his own religious principles. Also subjected to critical analysis is the thesis about the Easter archetype being more specific to Russian literature, with the Christmas archetype being more typical of Western literature. On the whole, the paper argues that the transhistorical approach declared by the scholar as opposed to the rigorously historical method (M. Gasparov and others) may often lead to strained hypotheses and mythologizing; all in all, it may result in an ahistorical perception of both Eastern Orthodoxy and the literary canon.
‘A third way’ of Sergey Dovlatov
Authors: Savelzon I. V.
Published: December 2020

The article defines the principal artistic conflict in S. Dovlatov’s works as an irreconcilable contradiction between the ugly truth of reality and the embellished lies of Soviet ideological appearances, imposing themselves as a substitute for that particular reality. However, a third element in this universe is a recurrent type of protagonist who remains consistent in all of Dovlatov’s works. His situation, fate and personality are defined by his sticking to ‘a third way.’ It is from this viewpoint alone that one can observe the workings of the law of absurdity that rules the universe. According to the author, the popularity of Dovlatov’s books lies in their mainstream protagonist. Devoid of individual traits, Dovlatov’s hero is easy for any reader to identify with psychologically; and not because of many similarities, but due to very few differences. All in all, the article attempts to describe S. Dovlatov’s artistic world as a system that represents an organic unity of the writer’s creative principles and his deeply dramatic worldview.
Stagel, E. (2019). Lives of the nuns of Töss. Ed. by M. Reutin. Moscow: Ladomir, Nauka. (In Russ.)
Authors: Popova O. V.
Published: December 2020

The book comprises manuscripts written by female mystics in Middle High German and Latin in the 1200s–1300s. The works are created in the genres of sister-books, revelations, Gnaden-vita (‘blessed lives’), and private epistles. In the comments to the collection, its translator and compiler examines various aspects of the origin and existence of medieval mysticism, reconstructing its historical and cultural context, and explores everyday behaviour and distinctive psychological traits of Dominican nuns and the Beguines. Based on the stylistic and verbal characteristics of the works, the scholar reveals the meaning of the metaphors employed and considers the utilized text-generation models and their connection with behavioural ones. This method appears highly relevant in the light of contemporary research into the performative character of medieval culture.
‘Graphomania is a writer’s first and indispensable prerequisite’
Authors: Konstantinova E. I. , Ulitskaya L. E.
Published: December 2020

The interview of E. Konstantinova with the prose and script writer and social activist L. Ulitskaya mainly focuses on the latter’s books, their origins and unique features and principles. In particular, Konstantinova brings up the fate of screen adaptations of Ulitskaya’s works, including the scripts for the episode A Hundred Buttons [Sto pugovits] in the almanac A Joyful Roundabout [Vesyolaya karusel] (1983) and for the cartoons The Toys’ Secret [Tayna igrushek] (1986) and A Lazy Dress [Lenivoe platie] (1987), which became a sort of springboard for her career in grown-up literature. Also mentioned are films: This Queen of Spades [Eta pikovaya dama] (2003), The Kukotsky Case [Kazus Kukotskogo] (2005), and others. As the interview was conducted remotely due to the pandemic, it also discusses the ways in which the novel coronavirus may change the world (if at all). Ulitskaya also shares her opinion on what a writer should do in these changing times.
Fennel seeds in the forest-steppe
Authors:   Agriculture and Soil Science Podilsky State Agrarian Technical University, Stroyanovskyi V.
Published: December 2020

Goal. To substantiate the technology of growing fennel in Lisste. Crop accounting was performed by continuous submerged threshing. Methods. The yield was brought to 100% purity and standard humidity according to the method described by V.O. Moiseychenko and V.O. Yeshchenko. Mathematical data processing was performed according to the method of B.A. Dopehova. Results. The article highlights the results of studies of technological factors influence (sowing time, seeding rates, row spacing, growth regulators and terms of their application) on the yield and quality of fennel seeds when grown in the Western Forest-Steppe. Indicators of yield and content of essential oil in seeds depending on the studied factors are given. According to the research results, on average over the years of research the yield of fennel seeds at 1.56 t / ha was obtained by sowing at the level of thermal regime of the soil 6–80C in a wide row at 45 cm by seeding rate of one million sprouting seeds per hectare. Among the studied agents Vermiyodis was the best when used for seed treatment, and the agent Humifield – for the treatment of vegetative plants, the yield on these variants exceeded the control by: 0.28 and 0.30 t / ha, respectively. The maximum content of essential oil in the same variants of experiments was determined. In addition, calculations have been made which show that the maximum conditional oil yield of 60 kg / ha was observed in the variant of sowing in the first term with a row spacing of 45 cm and the sowing rate of one million sprouting seeds per hectare. The use of growth regulators helped to increase the conditional yield of essential oil by 4.5–11.6 kg / ha. Conclusions. Тo ensure the yield of fennel seeds at the level of 1.56-1.8 t / ha, the content of essential oil in the seeds - in the range of 6.26-6.36% in the Western Forest-Steppe, we offer sowing at the level of soil thermal regime 6-80C in a wide row at 45 cm sowing rate of one million such seeds per hectare, in the phase of plant stems - spraying crops growth regulator Humifield at the rate of 100 g / ha, dissolved in 250 liters of water.
Role of Women and Environment in Temsula Ao’s Laburnum for My Head
Authors: Kumar Kailash
Published: December 2020

Women and environment play significant role in Temsula Ao’s Laburnum for My Head (2009). Women empowerment relates to giving women more power over their own life and the circumstances they are facing with. Empowering women is to empower them to break the traditional picture of perfect womanhood where patriarchy dominates and women get all the bad things in their life. Women through their self-assertion contribute greatly towards women empowerment. It is this self-assertion of women that forms the core of Temsula Ao’s collection of short stories entitled Laburnum for My Head, and this paper. Writers of literature has always been lured and urged by their physical and biological environment to manifest the beauties of nature in their creative endeavour. Temsula Ao’s Laburnum for My Head showcases the correlation between literature and the physical and biological aspects of nature. This paper relates Ao’s stance on women and environment in Laburnum for My Head by placing the stories in such diverse setting as ecology, environment, non-human animal, violence, bloodshed, marriage, motherhood, animal rights etc.
Exile and Expatriation in Jabra’s (1974) “In the Deserts of Exile” and Wright’s (1951) “I Choose Exile”
Authors: Maqbol Rafa , Obeid Yasmin , Allaham Raya , Zayton Taqwa , Shehab Ekrema
Published: December 2020

This study compares and stylistically analyzes the theme of exile in Jabra’s (1974) “In the Deserts of Exile” and Wright’s (1951) “I Choose Exile”. It aims to show the different representations of exile in a Palestinian and an American work through discussing four sub-themes present in both works. Among these are the motives of exile and the meaning of different places and colors that are perceived differently in accordance with each writer's setting; all these factors make exile involuntary for Jabra but voluntary for Wright. The study, also, employs Edward Said’s contrapuntal, postcolonial, and space and place theories.
SOFT SKILLS MATEMATIS MAHASISWA CALON GURU MATEMATIKA
Authors: Darma Yudi , Firdaus Muhamad , Irvandi Wandra
Published: December 2020

Abstrak

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui soft skills matematis mahasiswa calon guru matematika yang meliputi kebiasaan berpikir cerdas, keaktifan, minat, motivasi, resiliensi matematik, konsep diri, kepercayaan diri, kemampuan diri, dan penghargaan diri. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 112 orang. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 30 orang yang dipilih dengan purposive sampling. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa soft skills matematis mahasiswa pada kategori baik dengan rincian: konsep diri pada kategori sangat baik; kebiasaan berpikir cerdas, keaktifan, minat, motivasi, serta kepercayaan diri mahasiswa pada kategori baik; serta resiliensi matematik, kemampuan diri, dan penghargaan diri mahasiswa pada kategori cukup.

 

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the mathematical soft skills of the student mathematics teacher candidates which include habits of mind, activeness, interests, motivation, mathematical resilience, self-concept, self-confidence, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. The population was 112 people. The sample was 30 people selected by purposive sampling. The data collection tool used a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used descriptive analysis. The results showed that the students' mathematical soft skills were in a good category with details: self-concept in the very good category; smart thinking habits, activeness, interest, motivation, and self-confidence of students in the good category; and mathematical resilience, self-ability, and self-esteem of students in the sufficient category.
Vertical distribution, seasonal differentiation and trajectory of movement of zooplankton and pelagic fish of Lake Baikal
Authors: Sideleva V.G.
Published: December 2020

In Lake Baikal, the majority (87%) of fish biomass is generated in the pelagic zone. Two species of Comephorus, three species of Cottocomephorus and Coregonus migratorius inhabit in the pelagic zone of the lake. Currently, only C. migratorius is considered a resource species, the harvest of which accounts for about 50% of the total fish harvest. Food items for pelagic fish are copepods Epischura baikalensis and pelagic amphipods Macrohectopus branickii. The seasonal distribution and formation of zooplankton concentrations determine the food migrations of fish. The patterns of the seasonal distribution of zooplankton and pelagic fish were described by M.M.Kozhov (1954, 1964). Comparative analysis of the abundance of zooplankton in South Baikal over time, showed that during the period of maximum development of E. baikalensis in the months of July, August, and October, zooplankton concentration in the decade 1997 to 2007 was twice more than in 1951 (Kozhov 1954; Kiprushina 2010). The distribution of E. baikalensis is directly dependent on the water temperature. Yet there is an inverse relationship in the surface layer 0–25 meters. During warming up of the surface water layers, which had been observed in 2002 year E. baikalensis left the upper zone and migrated deeper, to a layer of 50–100 meters. In other months of the year, no changes in the average values of the E. baikalensis abundance were revealed. At present, when the ecosystem of Lake Baikal is changing, there is a need to restart such complex studies, and to use the results obtained by M.M. Kozhov for comparative analysis.
The species composition and distribution of hydropolyps (Hydrozoa) in the Barents Sea and the adjacent section of the Norwegian Sea based on the results of samples from expeditions of PINRO in 2003–2008
Authors: Zhuravleva N.E. , Denisenko S.G.
Published: December 2020

In this work we reported data on the biodiversity, distribution, and biogeographic composition of the Hydrozoa fauna of the Barents Sea. The analysis used materials collected in the Barents Sea on expeditions from 2003 to 2008. Totally 78 species of hydropolyps belonging to 37 genera, 16 families and 3 orders were found. But 7 species had been found in more than 10% of all stations and formed about 75% of the total biomass. According to biogeographic characteristics, they can be combined into 6 large groups, but the basis of the Hydrozoa fauna was consisted by boreal-arctic and boreal species entering the Arctic. The richest species diversity was found in the fauna of the southwestern, northwestern, and southeastern regions, and the poorest in the northeastern region. Theoretically, the limiting number of hydroid species living in the Barents Sea can reach ~ 130. Hydropolyps are not evenly distributed across the sea, depending on a number of abiotic factors. As was shown by the results of constructing multiple regression, the greatest influence on the hydroid biodiversity was exerted by depth, degree of siltation of bottom sediments, temperature of the bottom layer of water, gravel and coarse fractions in sediments, and gradient of the bottom slope. Biomass indicators depended on depth, degree of siltation of sediments and gravel and larger fractions.
METAL ROLLING MARKET IN UKRAINE
Authors: Valentyna POLIUHA , Victoriya DEMCHENKO , Olexandr DOSKOCH
Published: December 2020

Background. The production of rolled metal belongs to the field of metallurgy, the mainstay of the Ukrainian economy. Metal rolling is used both in metallurgy and in other industries like aircraft construction, mining, oil and refining. The aim is to characterize the volume of production, sales, imports and exports of rolled metal in Ukraine; comparison of average prices for the investigated product in Ukraine according to trading companies. Materials and methods. The work uses general and special methods of analysis and synthesis, a systematic approach, scientific generalization and comparison of data from scientific sources, as well as open sources of statistical information. Results. In the period from 2015 to 2019, there was a generally positive trend of increasing the volume of rolled metal production in Ukraine, with the exception of some types of rolled metal. During 2015–2019 it should be noted the increase in production of rods and bars almost 2 times; pipes – by 30.4 %; corners, shaped and special profiles – more than 4 times; profiled sheets – by 33.3 %; multilayer panels – by 36.8 %; wire – only 13 %. During 2015–2019 there is a decline in production of some types of rolled metal: profile – by 32.8 %; products for railway and tram tracks – almost 2 times; fittings for pipes – by 34.7 %. The largest amount of rolled metal in Ukraine in 2019 was produced by Arcelor­Mittal Kryvyi Rih – 4.7 million tons. In 2019 the largest share of rolled metal produced by Metinvest Holding LLC was produced by Zaporizhstal (3.5 million tons) and Ilyich Mariupol MK (2.6 million tons). A fairly wide range of rolled metal products is sold on the Ukrainian market. Sales of rolled metal products in Ukraine during 2015–2019 increased by 14 %. Volumes of rolled metal exports during 2015–2019 significantly exceeded imports. This trend is natural, because on the territory of Ukraine there are quite powerful producers of rolled metal, which are able to compete at a high level with foreign ones. Conclusion. During 2015–2019, there is a tendency to reduce production volu­mes and increase sales of rolled metal. Exports significantly exceed the volumes of rolled metal imports. In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, rolled metal producers need to opti­mize their activities by modernizing production and implementing investment projects in their activities to increase their competitiveness.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors: Ihor CHUGUNOV , Halyna KUCHER
Published: December 2020

Background. The international finance in the conditions of globalization is providing the strengthening for international cooperation and activity of supranational institutions, up growth volumes of foreign trade, and development of digital technology. It is important to identify the factors that influence and determine the development of international finance. The aim of the paper is to develop the theoretical and methodological approaches to defining the determinants of globalization's impact on the development of international finance. Materials and methods. It was used a system of scientific methods and approaches, which allowed to achieve the study goal, in particular: system method –for disclosing approaches to the evolution of international financial relations and substantiation of the determinants of their development; methods of scientific abstraction, structural, analysis and generalization are used for the study of the dynamics and features of the functioning of individual segments of international finance. Results. The development of international finance reflects the growth of financial potential countries and the global GDP. The new general principles in society development are forming in the condition of globalization. The international finance makes for “blurring the borders”, acceleration of calculations and the movement of capital. It has deepened the system of interrelations of the architectonics of international finance and it is forming a new matrix of their relations. The financial and banking technologies of settlements play an important role in the conditions of globalization. The emergence and functioning of global financial centers accelerated the movement of international financial flows. There is an accumulation of significant financial resources at the disposal of TNCs, TNPs, TNBs in the world. The dollarization of the nation's economy and rapid development of Internet digital technologies affect the volumes of foreign economic activity, and individual sovereign and global risks. International financial institutions play an important role in stabilizing global development, financing the strategic goals of the world community, counteracting and overcoming financial-banking crises, etc. Conclusion. The deepening of integration processes in international finance strengthens the influence of general and specific factors. The adaptability of the international finance system provides a new global matrix of financial relations and its institutional architecture. Transparency, stability, and development of national financing and banking systems and international financial-credit institutions play a significant role in ensuring sustainable development in the world. The development of the institutional environment should ensure the effectiveness of international cooperation and the use of financial resources, the protection of national sovereignty, and national security.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ICT SERVICES: THE CASE OF UKRAINE
Authors: Nataliya KRASNIKOVA , Olena DZYAD , Kyrylo HRECHYN
Published: December 2020

Background. Today, the information and communications technology (ICT) sector is one of the most dynamic sectors of the world economy. Since IT services are the second largest export sector in Ukraine, the study of the impact of international trade in ICT services on economic growth becomes relevant. Analysis of recent research and publications. Numerous papers have shown the positive impact of international trade in ICT goods and services on production volumes, employment and productivity of national economies. In particular, UNCTAD data show that the ICT services sector shows an increase in employment and international trade in all geographical regions and provides most of the added value in the ICT sector. The aim of the article is to study the impact of international trade in ICT services on the development of economies of different levels of development, taking into account national policies of ICT sector, and to develop recommendations for Ukrainian policy of ICT sector, taking into account the experience of analyzed countries. Materials and methods. The information base for the study was data from UNCTAD, OECD, Eurostat, and the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Methods of statistical, structural, regression, comparative analysis are used. Results. Regression analysis was used to identify the relationship between GDP and the volume of exports and imports of ICT services in the analyzed countries. The results showed that in order to ensure economic development through trade in ICT services, countries need to pursue a stimulating policy, which includes measures in three main areas: support for innovation (R&D funding and startup ecosystems); education and training of ICT specialists; and support for investments in ICT services (through preferential taxation and grant schemes). Conclusion. In order to support the growth of the national IT industry, the Ukrainian government is proposed to legalize existing schemes of cooperation of IT companies with private individuals, to avoid additional regulation of the industry, and to develop schemes to financially support innovation in science and business.
Violences de genre et de soins : l’exigence d’une éthique nouvelle à construire
Authors: Dupuis M.
Published: December 2020

Un regard anthropologique préalable aux considérations éthiques, déontologiques et juridiques, permet d’identifier omment des pratiques de soins professionnelles ne sont pas immunisées contre une violence ordinaire de genre. Il faut dépasser les stéréotypes classiques sur le féminin et reconnaître la « situation-d’être-femme », en ses conditions sociobiologiques. Le travail d’une philosophe américaine, I.M. Young, permet de décrire les expériences féminines ordinaires et, de là, d’analyser les mécanismes de violence individuelle et organisationnelle. Ainsi, en réponse à ces défis, apparaît la nécessité de construire une éthique nouvelle et double : clinique et organisationnelle.
Prediction of Mortality Incidence in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Based on Influential Prognostic Factors with Competing Risks Approach
Authors: Saeedi Anahita , Baghestani Ahmadreza , Hashemi-Nazari Seyed-Saeed , Minoo Farzanehsadat , Mohseni Navid , Esfahani Zahra
Published: December 2020

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a disease in which the kidney’s functionality declines gradually. The aim of this study was to identify significant laboratory prognostic factors on death due to CKD in a clinical complex. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study including 109 patients with the end-stage renal disease treated at Iran Helal pharmaceutical and the clinical complex was conducted between 2014-2018. The survival time was set as the time interval between starting dialysis until death due to CKD. Also, the transplantation was considered as competing risk, which was occurred for a few patients. A three-parameter Gompertz model was used that considers both the event of interest and the competing event simultaneously. Results: Death due to CKD occurred in 29 (26.6%) of the patients and 19(17.4%) with transplantation. Serum uric acid was a significant prognostic factor that decreased the hazard of mortality by 21%. Serum phosphorus and age by increasing the risk of death, were poor prognoses for the event of interest. Serum uric acid and phosphorus 6.9-9.9 (mg/dl) were associated with 72% and 4.05-fold increased hazard of transplant, respectively. The 4-year cumulative incidence of death and transplant was 48.4% and 29.2%, respectively. Conclusion: We have deduced that high serum phosphorus levels and increased levels of age were associated with worse outcomes. High serum uric acid level was related to better survival, which could be explained by having a better protein-rich diet alongside the high albumin level. [GMJ.2020;9:e1798]
Effect of 5-aza-2ˈ-deoxycytidine on p27Kip1, p21Cip1/Waf1/Sdi1, p57Kip2, and DNA methyltransferase 1 Genes Expression, Cell Growth Inhibition and Apoptosis Induction in Colon Cancer SW 480 and SW 948 Cell Lines
Authors: Sanaei Masumeh , Kavoosi Fraidoon , Nasiri Sedighe
Published: December 2020

Background: Dysregulation of the cell cycle has been reported in various cancers. Inactivation of the cyclin-dependent kinases inhibitors (CDKIs), CIP/KIP family, such as p21Cip1/Waf1/Sdi1, p27Kip1, and p57Kip2 genes because of hypermethylation has been shown in several cancers. Treatment with DNA demethylating agent 5-aza-2ˈ-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR) has been indicated that affect genomic methylation and resulting in silenced genes reactivation in colon cancer. Previously, we evaluated the effect of 5-Aza-CdR on DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) gene expression in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) which encouraged us to design the current study. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of 5-Aza-CdR on p21Cip1/Waf1/Sdi1, p27Kip1, p57Kip2, and DNAT1 genes expression, cell growth inhibition and apoptosis induction in colon cancer SW 480 and SW 948 cell lines. Materials and Methods: The effect of 5-aza-CdR on the SW 480 and SW 948 cells growth, apoptosis induction and genes expression were assessed by MTT assay, flow cytometry, and real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis respectively. Results: 5-aza-CdR inhibited cell growth as time- and dose-dependent manner significantly (P<0.001). The agent reactivated p15INK4, p16INK4, p18INK4, and p19INK4 genes expression and induced apoptosis at a concentration of 5 μM significantly. Besides, 5-aza-CdR had a more significant effect on the SW 480 cell line in comparison to SW 948 cell line. Conclusion: 5-Aza-CdR plays a key role in the up-regulation of p21Cip1/Waf1/Sdi1, p27Kip1, and p57Kip2 and down-regulation of DNMT1 genes resulting in cell growth inhibition and apoptosis induction. [GMJ.2020;9:e1899]
Infuence of fiber vniivlon on the performance of organoplastics based on the BSP-7 copolymer
Authors:   Dniprovsk State Technical University, Burya O. , Grashchenkova M. , Lysenko O. ,   Dniprovsk State Technical University, Yeriomina Ye. ,   Dniprovsk State Technical University
Published: December 2020

This paper focuses on tribotechnical and physical-mechanical properties of the BSP-7 copolymer and organoplastics based on it with 10 ÷ 40 mass % of polyheteroarylene vniivlon fiber. It demonstrates that the reinforcement of copolymer with organic fiber improves its abrasive wear resistance by 64,2 % at a maximum filler content of 30 mass %. Proposed organoplastics based on the BSP-7 copolymer with effective content of 30 mass % of the filler can be recommended as a tribotechnical material for the manufacturing of the parts that work in the conditions of abrasive wear.
STRATEGI PENERAPAN KURIKULUM DAN PROBLEMATIKANYA DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: Jannah Roudlotul
Published: December 2020

Abstrak

Masa ke masa pendidikan di Indonesia mengalami perkembangan. Hal tersebut dapat ditinjau dari kurikulumnya yang selalu berubah demi perbaikan. Pengembangan kurikulum antara lain mengacu pada dampak era globalisasi dan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi penerapan kurikulum dan problematikanya di MI Tarbiyatul Athfal Bojonegoro. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa MI Tarbiyatul Athfal menerapkan Kurikulum 2013 secara bertahap sejak tahun ajaran 2017/2018. Penerapan didukung dengan langkah-langkah strategis seperti keikutsertaan guru dalam pelatihan, pengayaan literatur, dan pengadaan sarana dan prasarana. Sejumlah problem yang ditemukan selama penerapan Kurikulum 2013 yakni pengalokasian waktu yang belum maksimal dalam menyampaikan materi disebabkan pembelajaran yang bersistem tematik yakni menggabungkan beberapa mata pelajaran menjadi satu tema. Penilaian pun dirasakan membutuhkan kejelian guru karena penyampaian materi dilakukan secara terintegrasi dari beberapa mata pelajaran namun pada penilaian guru harus memilah kembali pencapaian siswa per mata pelajaran.

Kata kunci: penerapan kurikulum, problematika, strategi

Abstract

Time by time, education in Indonesia has developed. This can be seen by curriculum changing for improvement. Curriculum development refers to impact of globalization era and rapid development of information and technology. This study aims to identify the implementation of curriculum and its problems at MI Tarbiyatul Athfal Bojonegoro. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data obtained through interviews and documentation. The results show that MI Tarbiyatul Athfal has implemented 2013 Curriculum since 2017/2018. Implementation is supported by strategic steps such as teacher participation in training, literature enrichment, and provision of facilities and infrastructure. A number of problems were found during the implementation of 2013 Curriculum, such as inadequate allocation of time in delivering material due to thematic learning system, which combines several subjects into one theme. The assessment is also require carefulness by the teacher because the delivery of material is carried out in an integrated manner from several subjects, but in the assessment the teacher must sort out the achievement of students by subject.

Keywords: curriculum implementation, problematics, strategy
PENGGUNAAN METODE DRILL DALAM MATERI GERAKAN DAN BACAAN SALAT PADA PESERTA DIDIK SD NEGERI SEKARAN 02 GUNUNGPATI SEMARANG
Authors: Rosidah Siti
Published: December 2020

Abstrak

Penelitian tindakan kelas ini menerapkan metode drill dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas III semester genap di SD Negeri Sekaran 02 Gunungpati Semarang tahun ajaran 2018/2019 pada materi bacaan dan gerakan salat. Permasalahan yang ingin dikaji dalam penelitian ini adalah: (1) Apakah penerapan metode drill dalam pembelajaran PAI semester 2 materi gerakan dan bacaan salat di SD Negeri Sekaran 02 Gunungpati Semarang, (2) Bagaimana efektifitas pelaksanaan pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam menggunakan metode drill materi gerakan dan bacaan salat di SD Negeri Sekaran 02. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas (action research) sebanyak dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri atas empat tahap yaitu: rancangan, kegiatan dan pengamatan, refleksi, dan revisi. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas III SD Negeri Sekaran 02 Kecamatan Gunungpati Kota Semarang tahun pelajaran 2018/2019. Data yang diperoleh berupa hasil tes formatif dan lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar. Hasil analisis didapatkan bahwa prestasi belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan dari siklus I sampai siklus II yaitu, siklus I 60%, siklus II 80%. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa metode drill dapat berpengaruh positif terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas III semester II pada kompetensi dasar menghafal bacaan salat dan menampilkan keserasian gerakan salat sangat efektif.

Kata kunci: metode drill, pembelajaran PAI, gerakan dan bacaan salat.

Abstract

This classroom action research applies drill method to increase activity and learning outcomes for third graders in semester 2 at SD Negeri Sekaran 02 Gunungpati Semarang year 2018/2019 on material salat movement and reading. Problems studied in this research are: (1) Is the application of drill method in Islamic Education (PAI) lesson semester 2 on material salat movement and reading at SD Negeri Sekaran 02 Gunungpati Semarang, (2) How is the effectiveness of implementation Islamic Education lesson using drill method on material salat movement and reading at SD Negeri Sekaran 02. This study used action research in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages, they are: design, activities and observations, reflection, and revision. The target of this research is third graders at SD Negeri Sekaran 02, Gunungpati, Semarang, year 2018/2019. The data obtained are in formative test results, observation sheets of teaching learning activities. From analysis result, the writer found that student learning achievement had increased from cycle I to cycle II, in cycle I is 60% and cycle II is 80%. The results of this study reveal that drill method give positive effect on learning outcomes of third graders semester 2 on basic competence of memorizing salat reading and practicing salat movements in harmony effectively.

Keywords: drill method, Islamic education lesson, salat movements and reading.
Indigenous Cipatat Kolot Society Resilience Based on Leuit in Bogor, West Java
Authors: Bahagia Bahagia , Wibowo Rimun , Majeri Mangunjaya Fachruddin
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this research is to investigate the community resilience based on Leuit (traditional storage of paddies) in Cipatat Kolot customary community in Bogor, West Java. The research method exerts an ethnographic qualitative approach. To assemble data, an in-depth interview with the Cipatat Kolot customary community leaders and observation and documentation was used. The primary information sources of the research come from the leaders of Cipatat Kolot. The result is that the Cipatat Kolot community conserves traditional storage, namely leuit as a traditional building to store paddies from disasters like flooding. It can strengthen cultural resilience because storing paddies in leuit is a traditional heritage from their forefather. Directly, the cultural value can be nurtured from vanishing amid environmental and cultural changes, which can encourage people’s resilience. When storing paddies, there are rules like people must keep half of the overall paddy yields in leuit, and a half of paddy yields must be store at home. People can directly adapt to climate, environmental issues, and eco-catastrophe because they have ample staple food in traditional storage and house.