bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNICATIVE REALITY
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, ZUBKOVA Y.V ,   Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University, ZHELTUKHINA M.R
Published: April 2021

Objective. The article is devoted to theoretical issues of discourse study. The aim of the research is to study the structure of discourse and the organization of the communication process. Applied methods. The study analyzes the content of the discursive space of communication, taking into account the achievements of modern linguistic science: semantic theory, theory of discursive analysis, axiological linguistics, theory of speech genres. Methods of linguistic analysis are used: the method of linguistic observation and description, the method of discursive analysis, the method of theoretical modeling. Results. The conceptual categories of discourse are defined: genre, speech action (speech act) and script. The article presents a schematic image of discourse reflected in a spatial and temporal context, with expressed value-normative properties that define it as a formalized (meeting the rules, norms and values) communication that has a consistent sequence. Conclusion. The organizational content of the discourse has a consistent sequence and is determined by the genre of the communicative situation; norms of behavior, intentions of communicants; cultural, social, and individual values.
CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR REFORMING RUSSIAN EDUCATION AT THE TURN OF THE XX-XXI CENTURIES
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, BYZOVA O.M
Published: April 2021

The article deals with current aspects of reforming the education system in the historical transition period of the turn of the XX-XXI centuries. The article examines some aspects of the concept and content of the human right to education, as well as the problems of forming the legal framework for reforming education in Russia. It is shown that the realization of the right to education includes ensuring the interests of the state and society, as well as meeting the personal needs of citizens. The state provides citizens with extensive educational opportunities of their own choosing. The quality of life of a modern person largely depends on the degree of realization of the right to education. The problem of law-making in General, and legislative activity in the educational sphere in particular, belongs to the number of interdisciplinary and is considered by researchers from different sides. The article describes modern approaches to the formation of legislation in the field of education based on the analysis of the current legislation of the Russian Federation, materials of scientific works that reflect the research topic. The study used problem-chronological, ideographic, comparative, analytical and synthetic methods. The stages and content of the legislative process in the educational sphere of the country are considered. Emphasis is placed on the activities of the first, second and third convocations of the state Duma to create and develop the legislative framework for reforming the educational sphere. It is noted that the formation of the political system and the education system took place simultaneously. The documentary material shows the results of the deputies ' work on reforming Russian education at the turn of the XX-XXI centuries. As a result of the state Duma's work in this area, 22 Federal laws were adopted, which made it possible to solve urgent problems of reforming Russian education and create a legislative framework for its further development.
SOME BARRIERS AND DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Authors:   Kursk State Medical University, ALTUKHOVA V.A ,   Secondary school №31 named after A. M. Lomakin, ALTUKHOVA I.A
Published: April 2021

The article presents an analysis of the system of Russian as a foreign language not as a list of theoretical rules presented in the level-by-level description of the language (phonetics → word formation → morphology → syntax → text), but as a component of meaningful, purposeful and meaningful communication based on a communicative-activity approach. It is noted that at the present stage of development of methods of teaching foreign languages, special attention is paid to the development of skills and abilities of adequate communication. At the same time, teachers of Russian as a foreign language are faced with the need to teach students how to form thoughts by means of the Russian language at all levels of proficiency, despite the barriers that arise in teaching foreign communication. A teacher of the Russian language is able to do this only with a purposeful, clear strategy for teaching foreign students who are taught with the help of an intermediary language, relying on a communicative-activity approach. The article notes the teacher's duty to activate the mechanisms of conscious perception of linguistic facts for the development of active speech. This helps to overcome the one-sided view of teaching the language to students of the English-language form of education
ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-EDUCATION OF MODERN YOUTH BY THE METHOD OF STEPHENSON
Authors:   Togliatti State University, LYUBAVINA N.V ,   Togliatti State University, PROKOPYEVA V.O
Published: April 2021

The need for self-education is becoming more common in the information society. Moreover, this form of education becomes a continuous process, since knowledge is an inexhaustible resource. Self-education is a form of individual activity of a person motivated by his own professional and personal needs and interests and aimed at acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and improving them. The main feature of this type of activity is the absence of an educational institution and a training person, freedom of choice. With the advent of the information technology age, self-education is becoming increasingly popular. As many researchers note, this trend is due, first, to global changes associated with the transition from a post-industrial to an information society, which assumes the work of a person with information as the leading type of activity. Secondly, for modern market relations, the value of self-education is manifested in the fact that it acts as an instrument of social mobility. Third, self-education becomes one of the priority elements of the lifestyle of a number of social groups, contributing to the change of their place and role in the social structure of society. And, finally, self-education is one of the main factors and indicators of the improvement of the individual, and, consequently, of society. Based on this, self - education acts, on the one hand, as an integral part of self-education, self-improvement of the individual, and on the other-as the main method of continuing education, a means of continuous education. The article presents the results of a study conducted using the Stephenson method, which involved 20 respondents (10m+10j) aged 18 to 35 years. The purpose of the study was to identify the opinions of young people regarding the characteristics of self-education in the information society. Of the 30 statements submitted that reflected these traits, respondents were asked to express their agreement or disagreement with them using a scale from -2 to +2.
IDENTIFIKASI JENIS POHON PENGHASIL BUAH KONSUMSI DI KAWASAN HUTAN TEMBAWANG DUSUN SUAK DESA MANIS RAYA KECAMATAN SEPAUK KABUPATEN SINTANG
Authors: Paulina Oktavianti , Manurung Togar Fernando , Rifanjani Slamet
Published: April 2021

Identification is determining the identity of a species, which in this case determines the correct name and place in the classification. Tembawang Forest is a form of land management carried out by Dayak tribes in West Kalimantan. Tembawang Suak has various fruit trees species which are usually used by people around the forest. This research was conducted in Tembawang Forest at Suak Subvillage, Manis Raya Village, Sepauk District, Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan. The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the morphological characteristics of fruits trees species in the Tembawang Forest Area. The method in this research is an exploration method which is carried out by taking data with making pathways to facilitate roaming at the research location to find the fruit trees species and then taking a sample of the herbarium. Data analysis by describing morphological characteristics (generative and vegetative) in detail. Based on the research results, there are 30 species of consumption fruit trees that are classified into 16 genera and 13 families, and 5 species of which are endemic to Kalimantan, namely Manginfera pajang Kosterm (Asam Mawang), Shorea stenoptera Burck. (Tengkawang Tungkul), Durio kutejensis (Hassk.) Becc. (Pekawai), Sarcotheca macrophylla Blume (Rembai/Belimbing Hutan), and Baccaurea angulata Merr (Menit/Belimbing Darah).Keyword : Tree Identification, Fruit Producers, Tembawang Forest
KEARIFAN LOKAL MASYARAKAT DUSUN TEKALONG DESA SETIA JAYA DALAM MENJAGA KEBERADAAN TEMBAWANG DI KECAMATAN TERIAK KABUPATEN BENGKAYANG
Authors: Yopita Yopita , Roslinda Emi , Idham M
Published: April 2021

Tembawang is a form of land management carried out by the Dayak people in West Kalimantan. The exixtence of Tembawang in Tekalong Hamlet is still well preserved, it is suspected that the community is carrying out local wisdom in its management. This study aims to describe the forms of local wisdom that consist of knowledge, norms, regulations, and skills in Tekalong Village, Setia Jaya Village in tembawang management. The study was conducted using a survey method that is descriptive with interview techniques and questionnaire aids in the form of a list of questions submitted to a number of people (respondents). Respondents in this study were 30 people. There are 4 tembawang in Tekalong Hamlet, namely Tembawang Tekalong, Tembawang Sunge Tangket, Tembawang Bangkaris, and Tembawang Madas. The results of this study indicate that there are (5) forms of local wisdom that support the management of tembawang in Tekalong Hamlet, namely : (1). Knowledge, apply customary law to every violatoin both intentionally or unintentionally, the community also believes in several myths to be used as role models in managing Tembawang. (2). Norm, there are certain days the people cut Tembawang location. (3). Regulations, no trees can be cut down in Tembawang, and may not carry out activities that can damage the ecosystem that is in Tembawang. (4). Skills, the community utilizes the Tembawang land by planting fruit-producing trees, and (5). Trust, the presence of a ghost (Kuntilanak) who was killed, the myth of the worm king who became a watchman on Tembawang, may not build a house/sacred landKeywords : Local Wisdom,  Indigenous people, Tembawang
ERODIBILITAS TANAH (K) PADA BERBAGAI TUTUPAN LAHAN DI DESA BARU KECAMATAN SILAT HILIR KABUPATEN KAPUAS HULU
Authors: Injiliana Lidia , Widiastuti Tri , Riyono Joko Nugroho
Published: April 2021

Land degradation will result in widespread land damage, especially damage to forest land. Changes in land use from permanent vegetation to intensive agricultural land make the soil more easily eroded. One of the determining factors of erosion is soil erosion and soil cover vegetation. Soil erodiability is the average amount of soil lost each year per unit of the index, while the land cover is useful to protect the soil from the threat of damage by erosion and improve soil conditions. The research area located in Silat Hilir Sub-District of Kapuas Hulu Regency is a strategic area of the district from the point of economic importance. The Upper Kapuas Statistics Agency says there is a change in land use from year to year. The changes occurred not only in the increase in land use but also on changes in land use. The purpose and benefit of this research are to know the class of soil erodiability as well as to provide information on the class of land erodiability in The New Village of Silat Hilir District of Kapuas Hulu Regency. The value of soil erodiability is calculated using the Wischmeier and Smith formulas (1978) and determined based on the overlay of two maps, namely the land type map and the land cover map. Soil erodibility on various land cover in Silat Hilir Sub-District of Kapuas Hulu sub-district consists of 4 classes of land erodiability, among others: class 1 (very low), class 2 (low), class 4 (somewhat high), and class 5 (high).Keywords: Erodibility, Land Cover, Soil
PEMANFAATAN TUMBUHAN SEBAGAI BAHAN PANGAN OLEH MASYARAKAT DISEKITAR HUTAN DESA LINGKAR INDAH KECAMATAN SAYAN KABUPATEN MELAWI
Authors: Rahmi Adwi Sri , Tavita Gusti Eva , Nurhaida Nurhaida
Published: April 2021

The purpose of the study was to obtain data on the types of plants used as food by the community around the forest of  Lingkar Indah Village Sayan District Melawi Regency. The study was carried out in Lingkar Indah Village 4 weeks effective in the field. The used is survey and observation with direct interview techniques. The technique by using purposive sampling. There were 104 plants recorded as food that were used by the community, with 48 identified families. Utilization of plants as food material is mostly from tree habitus (49 species), the type of food material that is mostly obtained is fruits (58 species), the most widely used part is fruit (75 species). The most widely used processing is directly consumed, and the highest Use Value (UV) value is bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum Wight) 0,7 and the highest Famili Importance Value (FIV) Anacardiaceae with a value of 36,84%.Keywords: Foodstuffs, Lingkar Indah Village Plants,Utilization
PENILAIAN DAYA TARIK OBJEK WISATA PESISIR PANTAI ARUNG BUAYA DESA MELIAH KECAMATAN SUBI KABUPATEN NATUNA
Authors: Bastian Bastian , Erianto Erianto , Siahaan Sarma
Published: April 2021

This research examines the appraisal of the attractiveness of the coastal tourist attraction of Arung Buaya, Meliah Village, Subi District, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province. This research was conducted in Meliah Village, Subi District, Natuna Regency using a survey method. Direct field data collection through interviews with questionnaire that given to visitors as respondents who were determined accidentally (accidental sampling). This research was conducted using the guidelines of the Director General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (ODTWA PHKA) in 2003 which includes 6 assessment criteria: natural beauty, beach safety / security, color of sand, variety of activities, beach cleanliness and comfort. The purpose of this study is to get value from the attractiveness of the coastal tourist attraction of Arung Buaya. The location of the tourist attraction to the center of the settlement is 3.3 km and takes 15-20 minutes to Arung Buaya Beach. The coastal area of Arung Buaya, Meliah Village, Subi District, Natuna Regency, received a score of 887.7 Category A Potential to be developed as a tourist attraction.Keywords: Assessment of Arung Buaya beach, meliah village, subi subditrict. AbstrakPenelitian ini mengkaji penilaian daya tarik objek wisata pantai Arung Buaya, Desa Meliah, Kecamatan Subi, Kabupaten Natuna, Provinsi Kepulauan Riau. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Meliah, Kecamatan Subi, Kabupaten Natuna dengan menggunakan metode survei. Pengumpulan data lapangan langsung melalui wawancara dengan kuesioner yang diberikan kepada pengunjung sebagai responden yang ditentukan secara tidak sengaja (accidental sampling). Penelitian ini dilakukan berdasarkan pedoman Dirjen Perlindungan Hutan dan Konservasi Alam (ODTWA PHKA) tahun 2003 yang mencakup 6 kriteria penilaian yaitu keindahan alam, keselamatan/keamanan pantai, warna pasir, ragam kegiatan, kebersihan pantai dan kenyamanan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan nilai dari daya tarik objek wisata pesisir Arung Buaya. Jarak lokasi objek wisata ke pusat pemukiman adalah 3,3 km dan memakan waktu 15-20 menit untuk menuju Pantai Arung Buaya. Kawasan pesisir Arung Buaya, Desa Meliah, Kecamatan Subi, Kabupaten Natuna, mendapatkan nilai 887,7 Kategori A yang berpotensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai objek wisata.Kata Kunci : Arung buaya, Desa Meliah, Kecamatan Subi, Pantai, Penilaian Objek Wisata,
The role of fibroblast growth factor 19 in pathogenesis of bile acid diarrhea of the patients who underwent cholecystectomy
Authors: Indeykina L. Кh. , Sabelnikova Е. А. , Varvanina G. G. , Silvestrova S. U. , Smirnova А. V. , Krums L. М. , Viaznikova A. A. , Parfenov А. I.
Published: April 2021

The occurrence of chronic diarrhea after cholecystectomy (CCY) has been described by many researchers. However, the main mechanisms of the development of this diarrhea are not fully understood. Supposed that dysregulation of the bile acids (ВA) absorption in the ileum is played a significant role in the development of diarrhea syndrome. Aim. To determine the role of the fibroblast growth factor 19 (FGF19) level in the serum and BA concentration in feces in pathogenesis of bile acid diarrhea (ВАD) in patients after CCY. Materials and methods. Sixty-one patients were examined at various times after CCY: 30 patients with chronic diarrhea that appeared after CCY (group 1) and 31 patients with normal stools (group 2). In all patients, the level of FGF19 in the blood serum, and the daily excretion of BA in the feces were studied. The control group consisted of 28 healthy individuals. Results. In the 1st group we found lower concentrations of FGF19 in the blood serum 86.2 ng/ml (67.8; 117.8) compared with concentrations in the 2nd group 259 ng/ml (170.6; 318.8), p0.001. The daily excretion of bile acids with feces in the 1st group was 657.4 mg/day (524.6; 830.1), which was twice more than in the 2nd group and the control group. It was established an inverse correlation between serum concentration of the FGF19 and the BA excretion in the feces in all examined patients. It indicates a possible relationship between the low concentration of FGF19 in blood serum and malabsorption of the BA. Conclusion. Low level of FGF19 in the blood serum and a high excretion of BA in the feces may be one of the causes of BAD in patients undergoing cholecystectomy. Our results indicate the important role of FGF19 in the development of chronic diarrhea, which can be considered as one of the variants of postcholecystectomy syndrome.
A comprehensive review on physicochemical, pharmacological and analytical profile of curcumin
Authors: Kavita Rohilla  , Sunita ahlawat  , Manjusha Choudhary  , Vikas Budhwar
Published: April 2021

In the rhizomes of curcuma longa (family zinziberaceae), curcumin is present as a pigment, due to which it has importance in spices, cosmetics and drugs. It shows a variety of biological and physiological activities, like anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-oxidant, anti-HIV etc. It has low toxicity at higher doses and is well tolerated by the human body. In spite of the proven research that supports the medicinal benefits of curcumin, its medicinal uses are countered by its low aqueous solubility and potential to get degraded in the GIT, which ultimately contributes towards its poor bioavailability. The present review summarizes the uses and applications of curcumin in drugs and cosmetics, briefly describing its status in folk medicines. It also mentions the methods of its analysis in drugs and cosmetics formulations and foodstuffs. The use of turmeric in ayurvedic medicines is described with their recipe and references. From the ancient times, turmeric is being used in various cosmetic preparations. In Indian rituals, turmeric is an essential component. In this review, various uses of the turmeric in cosmetics is mentioned. Ongoing recent research in these spheres is also summarised with references. In this review, the drawbacks of curcumin are also mentioned. As we know that turmeric is an ancient herb and have very beneficial properties beside this, it has some drawbacks, some negative properties etc. In the present review, we have discussed about various pharmacological, pharmacokinetic and medicinal properties of the curcumin and all this is summarized with the help of text, tables and figures. Various historical researches about curcumin are mentioned, including information about the discovery.
The Structure and Hierarchy of Sentence-endings in Tibetan Language
Authors:   Yangtze University, China, Li Huaping
Published: April 2021

This paper discusses the structure and hierarchy of sentence-endings in Tibetan language. Tibetan sentence-endings are hierarchical. They can be divided into two levels from the perspectives of structure, distribution and expressive function. The first level comes after the predicate or verb phrase, indicating the category of tense/aspect/mood (TAM). The second level, which follows a self-sufficient sentence, mainly expresses the meaning of the speaker’s hint, inference, evaluation and attitude to the information. Each level includes several different types of endings, which act on different syntactic categories or manifest different degrees of subjectivity. The lower the degree of correlation between the endings and the information of the self-sufficient sentence is, the higher the corresponding semantic category and the speaker’s subjective participation are. Some lower-level endings can also express the grammatical meaning of the higher level in certain context with increasing subjectivity.
On the Syntactic Status of Edo Ideophones
Authors:   University of Benin, Nigeria, James Edionhon Edosa
Published: April 2021

Ideophones are a particular lexical class of expressive words depicting perceptual events or states, and are said to be a universal or near-universal feature of language (Dingemanse, 2012:655; Kilian-Hatz, 2001:163). This paper presents an overview of Ẹdo ideophones to characterize them in terms of their occurrence in grammatical syntactic frames. It investigates what sets them apart within word classes in Ẹdo and how they differ from their non-ideophonic counterparts in sentential constructions. The Basic Linguistic Theory was adopted as the method for data analysis. This was done to show how ideophones manifest syntactically in the language. Ideophones appear in copular frames with some verbs in the language, especially the verb ‘to be’. This paper concludes that Ẹdo ideophones do not occur pre-nominally in the language.
The Comparative Phonology of Konsoid
Authors:   Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Tesfaye Wondwosen
Published: April 2021

This study compares the phonology of Konso, Diraytata and Mosittacha languages which belong to the Konsoid subgroup in the Lowland East Cushitic family. The aim is to identify and describe the phonological similarities and differences that exist among these languages. The classification of the languages’ sound systems, gemination, phonotactics and syllable structures are carried out in order to determine the major pattern of differences and similarities. Some major sound changes are discovered and the merger of voiced obstruents into voiceless counterparts is another major finding observed in these languages.
Flexible Average Inflation Targeting and Inflation Expectations: A Look at the Reaction by Professional Forecasters
Authors: Naggert Kristoph N. , Rich Robert W. , Tracy Joseph S.
Published: April 2021

This Commentary examines the response of longer-run inflation expectations to the FOMC’s August 2020 announced switch to a flexible average inflation-targeting (FAIT) regime. The data indicate an upward shift in the lower end (below 2 percent) of the distribution of inflation expectations and a stronger anchoring of expectations around the 2 percent inflation objective following the announcement, evidence that is consistent with intended effects of the change in the monetary policy framework. To provide context, we also include a retrospective assessment of the response of inflation expectations to the FOMC’s January 2012 announcement of an inflation objective. Lessons from the 2012 announcement suggest that conclusions about the adoption of the FAIT regime should be viewed as tentative. Consequently, we also describe indicators and features of the data to monitor developments going forward.
Governmental Policies in Managing COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparative Study Between Indonesia and Vietnam, Period of January – March 2020
Authors: Salsabila Salsabila , Dhamanti Inge
Published: April 2021

Since WHO declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic, COVID-19 management has become a problem for countries with limited resources and weak health systems. The purpose of this article is to describe the implementation of policies in Indonesia and Vietnam, in which both countries have limited resources in facing the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study is a narrative review which compares he COVID-19 policies in two countries. The study is conducted by searching relevant literature on Google Scholar with the keywords "Penerapan Kebijakan COVID-19 di Indonesia", "COVID-19 policy responses in Vietnam", "lesson from limited resource country to control COVID-19", and also scrutinizing the official website managed by the Indonesian Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Ministry of Health. The inclusion criteria are open access papers published between December 2019 and March 2020 in the form of original articles and review articles. This study found the differences in policy implementation between Indonesia and Vietnam in terms of the number of policies, implementation time, scope, and the basis for making policy decisions. Unlike Indonesia, the implementation of policies carried out in Vietnam is more anticipatory, based on previous experience in dealing with the SARS epidemic in 2003. In dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as a country with limited resources in the health system, it is very important to implement policies that are more preventive and anticipatory based on  past experience in dealing with pandemics.
Risk Factor for Mortality in COVID-19 Patients in Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia
Authors: Sitorus Rico Januar , Yudi Antara Nyoman , Elviani Rosyada , Ahmad Zen , Hudari Harun , Sangalang Reymart V.
Published: April 2021

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel corona virus (COVID-19) as a pandemic due to its high transmission and the rapid spread of the COVID-19. Along these lines, there is a need for more research about risk factors that can affect the spread of COVID-19 and its fatality. Therefore, this study aims to analyze risk factors in patients who died from COVID-19 at the Mohammad Hoesin Hospital in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. This study used a cross-sectional approach. The data were collected from all patients who died with suspected, probable, and confirmed status until September 2020  Data on death due to COVID-19 were collected with suspect, probable, and confirmed status. The results showed that comorbidity became the most dominant factor (62.1%) with (OR Adj) 3.780 (1.000 – 3.168) after controlling for contact history with confirmed cases and sex. There were differences in the mean age and length of stay in patients with confirmed COVID-19 and not. Prevention of death in COVID-19 patients can be done by controlling comorbidities and contact history with positive cases of COVID-19.
By the Strength of Their Enemies: The Virtue of the Stereotypical Antagonist in Terry Pratchett's 'Witches' Novels
Authors: Joule Catherine
Published: April 2021

The comic fantasy Discworld novels of Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) are marked by their clear and insightful approaches to complex ethical issues. This has been noted in academic approaches from the beginning, with Farah Mendlesohn’s chapter “Faith and Ethics” appearing in the early collection Terry Pratchett: Guilty of Literature (2000) and many others since touching on the issues Pratchett raises. However, this thesis’s investigation into the use of stereotypes in characterisation and development of the antagonist figures within the Discworld novels breaks new ground in mapping the course of Pratchett’s approaches across six Discworld novels.

This argument will focus on the ‘Witches’ sequence of novels: Equal Rites (1987), Wyrd Sisters (1988), Witches Abroad (1991), Lords and Ladies (1992), Maskerade (1995), and Carpe Jugulum (1998). Unlike other sequences in the Discworld series, these novels have a strong metatextual focus on the structural components of narrative. In this context, stereotypes facilitate both the humour and the moral arguments of these novels. Signifiers of stereotypes invoke expectations which are as often thwarted as they are fulfilled and, while resulting in humour, this process also reflects on the place of the individual within the community, the nature of right and wrong, and how we as people control the narratives which define our lives and ourselves. In closely examining the role of antagonists in the development of an ethical thread through the sequence, I argue that the careful use of stereotypes in these texts serves as a key shorthand in engaging the reader in the philosophical bent of the novels.
Groupoids associated to inverse semigroups
Authors:   , Jones Malcolm
Published: April 2021

Starting with an arbitrary inverse semigroup with zero, we study two well-known groupoid constructions, yielding groupoids of filters and groupoids of germs. The groupoids are endowed with topologies making them étale. We use the bisections of the étale groupoids to show there is a topological isomorphism between the groupoids. This demonstrates a widely useful equivalence between filters and germs. We use the isomorphism to characterise Exel’s tight groupoid of germs as a groupoid of filters, to find a nice basis for the topology on the groupoid of ultrafilters and to describe the ultrafilters in the inverse semigroup of an arbitrary self-similar group.
Sustainability of social economy organizations (SEOs): An analysis of the conditions for surviving and thriving
Authors: Kim Daewook , Cho Wonhyuk , Allen Barbara
Published: April 2021

Social economy organizations (SEOs), designed to do good for society, have been attracting significant attention as an alternative to purely profit-driven businesses. However, the sustainability of these hybrid organizations has been questioned due to the challenges in meeting the dual bottom-lines of financial performance and social purpose. This article takes a causal-process tracing (CPT) case study approach and analyzes eight SEOs to investigate the common characteristics of sustainable SEOs. The results of the analysis show that effective leadership is a sufficient (but not necessary) condition for the survival of SEOs, while leadership is a necessary (but not sufficient) condition for SEOs’ thriving. Business competitiveness is found to be necessary for SEOs’ long-term success and performance over time. Collaborative networking is a contributory condition for SEOs thriving but not a necessary condition for their survival.
Does citizen coproduction lead to better urban services in smart cities projects? An empirical study on e-participation in a mobile big data platform
Authors: Allen Barbara , Tamindael LE , Bickerton Sarah , Cho Wonhyuk
Published: April 2021

With contemporary development of digital technology and smart cities initiatives, citizen co-production has created a new government-citizen interface. However, it remains inconclusive whether such citizen-government collaboration has achieved the fundamental goal of improving service quality for citizens. In this research, we tested the relationship between e-participation as a form of co-production and service performance, using multiple large longitudinal datasets from a smart city mobile platform. The results of the analysis show that citizen e-participation, in providing service feedback, is positively associated with the clearance rate of urban service requests in subdistrict service units, after controlling for various factors. We also found that the effect size of e-participation on service performance varies between different types of city services. E-participation has a stronger relative influence on complex problems that may involve multiple agencies, than with simple routine services.
The “Smart Work” Myth: How Bureaucratic Inertia and Workplace Culture Stymied Digital Transformation in the Relocation of South Korea’s Capital
Authors: Hur JY , Cho Wonhyuk , Lee G , Bickerton Sarah
Published: April 2021

© 2019, © 2019 Asian Studies Association of Australia. Starting in 2012, the South Korean government has implemented a large-scale relocation of its central government agencies, which are now split between the existing capital city (Seoul) and a new administrative-capital city (Sejong). One of the most controversial aspects of the relocation has been the bureaucratic inefficiency caused by its split nature. ICT-enabled solutions, dubbed “Smart Work”, were adopted to deal with this challenge, but have not been effective in avoiding inefficiency. In this article, we argue that different forms of organisational inertia created resistance to switching from traditional work routines to Smart Work’s ICT-assisted equivalents. Various forms of inertia–psychological (anxiety around learning new technologies), cognitive (culture/norms in face-to-face work routines), technological (stickiness of pre-existing IT system), political (continued influence from elected officials), and resource allocation (success bias from previous digital government projects)–significantly influenced public managers’ work practices in Sejong. These types of inertia, we argue, have reinforced face-to-face communication rather than digital communication, on-site visits rather than video-conferencing, and fixed-time work rather than flex-work. Our findings challenge dominant views from functionalist models of digital transformation and emphasise the importance of cultural congruency between workplace norms and technophilic business processes.
Students’ Soft Skills, Hard Skills, and Competitiveness (SHC): A Suggested Model for Indonesian Higher Education Curriculum
Authors: Hadiyanto Hadiyanto , Noferdiman Noferdiman , Syamsurizal Syamsurizal , Muhaimin Muhaimin , Krisantia Ina
Published: April 2021

This study develops a model for students and graduates of Soft Skills, Hard Skills, and Competitiveness (SHC) and seeks user validation after the development process. The development process uses the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model. A quantitative survey using questionnaires and descriptive quantitative analysis was applied in obtaining user validation as the study objective. The development results validated the students' SHC Development model, which has 3 main phases, including Input, Process and Output. The Input phase comprises course content, SHC component, and strategy of students’ center approach. The Process phase consists of blended course design, instruction and students' engagement, and evaluation. The Output phase comprises soft and hard skills achievement, as well as students’ competitiveness level. Users perceived the model’s phases and components as wholly acceptable, appropriate, and applicable for implementation through curriculum, teaching, and learning at the university. This study contributes to graduate preparation for employability skills in the challenging and complex working environment in revolution industry 4.0.
Analysis of interactions between participants involved in the design of an equipment of monitoring the microclimate conditions in the automotive industry
Authors:   University of Pitesti, ANGHEL Daniel-Constantin , ISTRATE Maria Mihaela
Published: April 2021

This paper presents a series of studies realized on a design experiment made by a multidisciplinary team from the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology of the University of Pitesti. The design experiment consisted in the development of an equipment for monitoring the microclimate conditions at a workstation from theautomotive industry. The participants at this experiment had the following roles: CAD / CAM specialist, IT and electronics specialist, ergonomics specialist and a team leader. The experiment was observedand recorded in order to analysethe interactions between the participants and the effects of these interactions on the development and performance of the studied design process.
Uncertainty of measurement -Important parameter for product conformity assessment
Authors:   University of Pitesti, SICOE Gina Mihaela
Published: April 2021

The measurements are widely used to ensure the quality of products. It is known that the measurement process is influenced by many factors which lead to measurement errors. The uncertainty of measurement is an essential parameter because the expression of the results accompanied by uncertainty offers more confidence in the results. The research presented in this article focuses on methods forcalculating uncertainty and explaining the rules for making decisions when we use uncertainty. Two case studies are presented, one for dimensional measurements and the other for the estimation of the uncertainty of Vickers hardness measurement for one material, steel OLC15, in order to establish the relevance of the results and quality assessment. The results obtained on several measurements and the uncertainties of measurement associated are presented in the article and a discussion of the results is undertaken.
Nanostructured materials for CBRNdetection
Authors:   University of Pitesti, SIRGHIE Alexandru , OPROESCU Mihai , IANA Gabriel Vasile , PLAIASU Adriana Gabriela
Published: April 2021

Nanomaterials are gaining significance in technological applications due to their chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and enhanced performance when compared with their bulkier counterparts. The synthesis of nanostructured materials has led to a significant increase in properties (thermal, optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical) as well as the discovery of materials with new properties due the fact that at the nanoscale the materials have a high surface area Most applications of nanomaterials in sensors are related to their synthesis. In this paper we report recent trends in applications of various nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, nanowires andgraphene to detect CBRN agents.
Design of the optimal control for the active suspension
Authors:   University of Pitesti, MARCU Sorin , POPA Dinel , STANESCU Nicolae-Doru , PANDREA Nicolae
Published: April 2021

The main purpose of the suspension is to minimize vertical acceleration. Through this paper we aim to analyze two PID and LQR control techniquesto reduce system vibrations. The active system will be compared to a passive system using two types of profile. Matlab / Simulink software is used to evaluate the performance of the two controllers using a system with two degrees of freedom. The analysis shows that we can control the suspension system using the two techniques to improve the comfort and safety of the vehicle.
Brief review of metamaterials and auxetic materials
Authors:   University of Pitesti, NEGREA Raluca Florentina
Published: April 2021

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review on auxetic materials and structures, including various types of cellular auxetics, natural and artificial auxetics, metallic auxetics, multi-material and composite auxetics. A material engineered to have aproperty that is not found in naturally occurring materials is the metamaterial (meaning"beyond" from the Greek word μετά meta, and "material" from the Latin word materia) made from assemblies of multiple elements shaped from composite materials such as metals and plastics. They have exceptional properties, derive from their geometrical shape rather than directly from the behavior of the base materials, in terms of mechanical response, energy absorption and, heat transport performance.One of the most studied species of mechanical metamaterials is the auxetic materials, a type of mechanical metamaterial with a negative Poisson’s ratio (which shrink transversely under longitudinal compression and expand transversely under longitudinal tension). They consistof numerous hinge-like cells that are joined together. The cells have a re-entrant geometry, i.e. under pressure, they expand in lateral direction.Superior and unusual properties of auxetics are presented and some existing or potential applications are summarized. Accompanied by uncommon deformation pattern under compression and tension, auxetic materials and structures are endowed with many desirable material properties, such as superior shear resistance, indentation resistance, fracture resistance, synclastic behavior, variable permeability and better energy absorption performance.
Ensino de Microbiologia: uma alternativa ao Laboratório Tradicional a partir da História e Filosofia da Ciência e Metodologia da Problematização
Authors: Rosa Marllon Moreti de Souza , Festozo Marina Battistetti , Vera Jose Alberto Casto Nogales
Published: April 2021

Este trabalho propõe descrever e analisar uma sequência didática de três aulas sobre Microbiologia, realizada em um laboratório escolar de uma escola estadual de Minas Gerais no segundo semestre letivo de 2019, buscando analisar suas potencialidades e limitações. As aulas aconteceram durante o Estágio Supervisionado, associando História e Filosofia da Ciência, Metodologia da Problematização e experimentação. Através de observação-participante, as aulas foram registradas em um caderno de bordo e foi pedido aos estudantes que avaliassem as aulas. Essas falas foram analisadas qualitativamente através da Análise de Conteúdo. Após esta análise, percebemos a importância da História e Filosofia da Ciência no sentido de superar a fragmentação do conhecimento, evitando uma visão distorcida, a-histórica e não-social da Ciência. Ainda, destaca-se a importância das problematizações sobre o cotidiano dos estudantes. Vale destacar também a importância de repensar o uso do Laboratório escolar, construindo práticas que transcendam o viés tecnicista e dicotômico entre teoria e prática historicamente seguido. Por fim, dada à pandemia da Covid-19 e o movimento anticientífico crescente no país, debates sobre questões científicas vivas se tornam ainda mais necessários buscando instrumentalizar sujeitos para terem condições de avaliar os fatos divulgados pelas mídias e identificar o papel da Ciência em suas vidas.
Do jardim à sala de aula: metodologias para o ensino de Botânica na escola
Authors: Rebouças Natanael Costa , Ribeiro Rayane de Tasso Moreira , Loiola Maria Iracema Bezerra
Published: April 2021

O presente estudo objetivou analisar e discutir a inclusão de uma metodologia ativa em sala de aula, utilizando o processo de coleta, herborização e confecção de exsicatas adaptadas, a fim de proporcionar a compreensão de conceitos de morfologia vegetal em uma escola pública de Fortaleza — CE. A percepção dos estudantes sobre o espaço externo da escola, da disciplina de Biologia e dos conteúdos de Botânica foi avaliada sob a forma qualitativa (narrativa de experiência pedagógica) e quantitativa, através de questionário semiestruturado. Dentre os resultados, destaca-se a percepção do meio externo da escola como espaço de aprendizado, além do distanciamento da disciplina de Biologia e conteúdos de Botânica do cotidiano dos alunos. As exsicatas adaptadas foram consideradas efetivas e de fácil produção, indicando que o uso de modelos de baixo custo em aulas práticas é capaz de transformar a realidade do ensino da morfologia vegetal. Isto está relacionado ao fato de os alunos se aproximarem do objeto de estudo, as plantas vivas ou secas, relacionando-as com os termos e conceitos empregados para forma e função das partes do vegetal. Concluiu-se que, por intervenção dessas metodologias ativas diferenciadas, o distanciamento dos alunos em relação às plantas pode ser minimizado, o que representa uma estratégia promissora para o ensino de Botânica.
Proposta de situações-problema produzidas por professores do Ensino de Ciências da Natureza aplicáveis à rede básica de ensino
Authors: Goi Mara Elisângela Jappe , Medeiros Denise Rosa , Ellensohn Ricardo Machado , Vargas Jaqueline Pinto
Published: April 2021

Este trabalho apresenta um conjunto de situações-problema produzidas por professores da Educação Básica da área de Ciências da Natureza durante uma pesquisa desenvolvida por docentes da Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA), campus Caçapava do Sul do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (RS).  A pesquisa teve como objetivo fazer um estudo sistemático dos aspectos teóricos que embasam a Resolução de Problemas, principalmente aspectos metodológicos, epistemológicos e psicológicos. A partir do aprofundamento teórico, os professores produziram situações-problema para serem implementados na rede básica de ensino. Neste artigo foi realizado um recorte dos dados da pesquisa trazendo os problemas produzidos por professores em formação continuada, sendo que os dados da implementação serão discutidos em documento posterior. Os problemas produzidos foram analisados de forma qualitativa conforme a área a que pertencem, o conteúdo desenvolvido e um conjunto de dicotomias relatadas na literatura. A análise indica que as situações-problema são coerentes com os fundamentos tratados durante o percurso formativo e apresentam potencial para serem implementados com alunos do Ensino Fundamental I da rede básica de ensino.
Penanggulangan Virus Covid – 19 melalui Penyaluran Handsanitizer dan Sabun Cuci Tangan Alami serta Penyemprotan Disenfektan di desa Ngale, Kecamatan Pilangkenceng, Kabupaten Madiun
Authors: Setyansah Reza Kusuma
Published: April 2021

Coronavirus merupakan keluarga besar virus yang menyebabkan penyakit pada manusia, biasanya menyebabkan penyakit infeksi saluran pernapasan, mulai flu biasa hingga penyakit yang serius seperti Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) dan Sindrom Pernafasan Akut Berat/ Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Coronavirus jenis baru yang ditemukan pada manusia sejak kejadian luar biasa muncul di Wuhan Cina, pada Desember 2019, kemudian diberi nama Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV2), dan menyebabkan penyakit Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). Salah satu cara gampang melakukan pencegahan terhadap penyebaran virus ini adalah dengan menggunakan Handsanitizer alami. Menurut Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO), Handsanitizer alami harus mengandung setidaknya 60% alkohol untuk bekerja secara efektif. Selain handsanitizer, dengan melalukan metode penyemprotan disenfektan menggunakan cairan disenfektan. Disenfektan merupakan bahan kimia yang berguna untuk mencegah pertumbuhan bakteri ataupun jasad renik pada permukaan benda mati. Pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat mengadakan penyaluran handsanitizer dan sabun cuci tangan alami serta penyemprotan disenfektan di desa Ngale sebagai upaya pencegahan Covid-19. Metode dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu wawancara dan diskusi bersama kepala desa Ngale. Kegiatan ini diharapkan mampu menumbuhkan kesadaran pada masyarakat akan pentingnya menjaga kebersihan, salah satunya menjaga kebersihan tangan serta dapat memutus mata rantai penyebaran Covid-19 di desa Ngale Kec Pilangkenceng Kab Madiun.