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BARTOLOMÉ BARTOLOMÉ, Juan Manuel; GARCÍA FERNÁNDEZ, Máximo y SOBALER SECO, María de los Ángeles (eds.): Modelos culturales en femenino. Siglos XVII-XVIII. Madrid, Sílex, 2019, 183 págs.
Authors: Poblete Trichilet Carmen
Published: December 2020

La casa y el matrimonio conforman el horizonte que la sociedad del Antiguo Régimen tiene reservado a las mujeres. El análisis del universo femenino de esta época en relación con su desarrollo social en torno a ellos es el propósito de los capítulos que componen esta obra colectiva, publicada el pasado mes de julio por la editorial Sílex. Esta obra es fruto de las investigaciones realizadas en el marco de varios proyectos financiados por el Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad acerca de la construcción de la sociedad moderna en el ámbito hispánico, sus implicaciones y representaciones…
FUENTE PÉREZ, María Jesús y RUIZ FRANCO, Rosario (eds.): Mujeres peligrosas. Madrid, Universidad Carlos III, 2019.
Authors: Heredia Castillo Alejandro
Published: December 2020

El siguiente trabajo conforma una excelente aportación para el estudio de la Historia de las Mujeres, no es sino otro de los muchos trabajos actuales cuya temática está centrada en la valorización de aquellas figuras históricas femeninas que han sido consideradas como “mujeres peligrosas. En este sentido debemos hacer referencia a los estudios de Anthony Barret sobre las emperatrices Livia y Agripina la Menor, Livia, first lady of imperial Rome (2002) y Agrippina: sex, power and politics in the Early Empire (1996), Joyce Tyldesley en relación a la figura de Cleopatra, Cleopatra, la última reina de Egipto (2010) o la publicación de Diana Pelaz López que sigue en esencia la línea temática de la composición a reseñar, las mujeres poderosas como obstáculos políticos para determinados sectores de la élite masculino, Jaque a la reina, cuando la mujer se convierte en un estorbo político (2011)…
Bernardina y Concepción: dos mujeres, dos continentes y una misma causa
Authors: Pellegrini Malpiedi Micaela
Published: December 2020

En el año 1931, Bernardina Dabat fue convocada por el “Comité pro–homenaje monumental a Concepción Arenal” para desarrollar un discurso en homenaje a “la Arenal”. Lo pronunció el 21 de noviembre de 1931 en el Club Español de Rosario (Santa Fe, Argentina) frente a un importante público. En el año 1932, esas mismas palabras fueron publicadas en formato de un pequeño libro, llevando por título “Concepción Arenal: reflexiones al margen de su vida y su obra” y es el documento que vengo a presentar en estas páginas.
MARTÍNEZ LÓPEZ, Cándida; GALLEGO FRANCO, Henar; MIRÓN PÉREZ, M.ª Dolores y ORIA SEGURA, Mercedes: Constructoras de Ciudad. Mujeres y arquitectura en el Occidente romano. Granada, Comares (Colección Mujeres, Historia y Feminismos), 2019
Authors: Ruiz Vivas Carmen María
Published: December 2020

Reseña sobre la obra titulada "Constructoras de Ciudad. Mujeres y arquitectura en el Occidente romano" publicada en 2019 por las autoras Cándida Martínez López (Universidad de Granada); Henar Gallego Franco (Universidad de Valladolid); María Dolores Mirón Pérez (Universidad de Granada) y Mercedes Oria Segura (Universidad de Sevilla).El libro se sitúa en una de las corrientes de investigación del Historia de las Mujeres, pretende conocer cómo ellas han ocupado y modelado el espacio público en sus ciudades a través de la promoción de edificios a lo largo del Occidente romano.
Trabajo infantil y género en el servicio doméstico barcelonés, 1792-1850
Authors: Iturralde Valls Martín
Published: December 2020

Lejos de convertirse en un sector marginal durante la industrialización barcelonesa, el servicio doméstico continuó generando una gran demanda de trabajadoras y trabajadores entre la crisis del Antiguo Régimen y las primeras fases del liberalismo, llegando a representar un 18% de la mano de obra en Barcelona en 1856. En este estudio nos interrogamos sobre las causas del trabajo de niñas y niños en el sector (desde la óptica tanto del aprendizaje como de la contribución económica a las familias), la evolución de su división sexual y las distintas tipologías de sirvientas infantiles (básicamente las “acogidas” procedentes de centros de beneficencia y las “particulares” ofrecidas por sus padres en circunstancias muy variables). Debido a la invisibilidad del trabajo infantil en las fuentes y estadísticas oficiales, en este estudio hemos recurrido a la prensa, concretamente a 516 anuncios particulares obtenidos tras un vaciado diario de 58 años (1792-1850) del Diario de Barcelona, y a las fuentes institucionales, entre otras.
La palabra concedida. Discursos y actitudes “transgresoras” femeninas en la antigua Roma monárquica y republicana
Authors: Conesa Navarro Pedro David
Published: December 2020

En este trabajo pretendemos analizar y describir algunas figuras femeninas emblemáticas de la antigua Roma. Tradicionalmente, las mujeres han sido silenciadas y relegadas por los autores clásicos. Aquellas que sobresalieron del resto se debió a que actuaron de manera contraria a sus roles de género. Sin embargo, algunas de sus participaciones en el ámbito público estuvieron justificadas, pues ante situaciones excepcionales y de gran transcendencia para el Estado tenían que abandonar el hogar. En este trabajo no solo repasaremos algunos acontecimientos significativos relacionados con mujeres de la época monárquica y republicana, sino que intentaremos analizar la transcendencia social que tuvieron sus actuaciones.
El cuerpo como desafío al ideal de feminidad franquista. Sara Montiel, la estrella española que vino de Hollywood (1950-1957)
Authors: Álvarez Rodrigo Álvaro
Published: December 2020

El éxito sin precedentes de El último cuplé en 1957 confirmó a Sara Montiel como el primer gran mito sexual del franquismo. Partiendo del concepto de estrella cinematográfica como una representación cultural construida tanto dentro como fuera de la pantalla, el artículo aborda cómo la actriz encarnó un modelo de mujer que desafiaba los ideales franquistas de género que el régimen trataba de imponer al conjunto de españolas. Mediante el análisis intertextual de películas y documentos hemerográficos, principalmente de las revistas cinematográficas, se observa cómo Montiel fue un icono de feminidad, en la línea de otras voluptuosas estrellas internacionales de los años cincuenta, convertidas en objeto de deseo sexual; pero que en el contexto de la Dictadura se tradujo asimismo en fuente de empoderamiento y agencia personal. Sara Montiel encarnó un modelo de cosmopolitismo y modernidad, no exento de ambigüedades y tensiones con los valores tradicionales, que incorporaba significados subversivos.
Nuragic Settlement Dynamics
Authors: Namirski Cezary
Published: December 2020

The book is a study of the Bronze Age and Early Iron Age Nuragic settlement dynamics in two selected areas of the east coast Sardinia, placing them in a wider context of Central Mediterranean prehistory. Among the main issues addressed are the relationship between settlement and ritual sites, the use of coastline, and a chronology of settlement.
Predicting the Role of Study habits in Academic achievement: A study of university students in Punjab
Authors: Ehsan Tehsin , Sultana Naveed -
Published: December 2020

The present study was designed to predict the role of study habits in academic achievement and to identify the study patterns and environment for studying of high, average and low achievers at University level. This was a survey study based on data from 1334 student from government universities of Punjab include same departments. Students were chosen proportionately, according to the existed total number of the students in the department. Data was collected through a self-developed questionnaire. Semester GPAs were taken to divide students’ in. high, average and low achievers. Reliability coefficient of study habits questionnaire was .866. The findings revealed that all university students like to study silently but percentage of high achievers is comparative elevated in this pattern. As far as environment for studying is concerned it was found that preferred environment of low and high students was studying in bedroom and study in T.V lounge is commonly used by low and average students. Result showed that the study habits play positive role in the improvement of academic results in university scholars in Punjab.
A Study on Problems and Malpractices Emerge during Examination of Grade 5 and Grade 8 Students in Punjab
Authors: Malik Muhammad Shehzad
Published: December 2020

Abstract  Examinations are conducted under some certain rules and regulations set by exam governing bodies. According to Arijesuyo and Adeyoju (2012) credibility of examination depends upon fair and systematic conduct under proper conditions (Ray, et al, 2018). This research was designed to explore the problems and malpractices emerge during examination of grade 5 and grade 8 students in Punjab. Purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of experienced participants of the study (Creswell, 2013).  Twenty-two ECC heads, who had been conducting examination were interviewed. A semi structured interview protocol was used as an instrument of the study. Thematic analysis was used for the analysis of data (Clarke and Braun, 2018). Results revealed that several problems hamper the performance of deputed staff and credibility of examination. These problems consist of malpractices, lack of resources and shortage and misprinting of papers. Moreover, improper training, less remuneration, combine and overcrowded exam centres etc. also created problems for ECC heads. It was also explored that activities of schools suffered due to engagement of teaching staff for exams.
Effectiveness of Educational videos and Games for the concept clarity and understanding of social studies subject: An intervention study
Authors: KHURSHID FARHANA , Bibi Maria , Bibi Maria
Published: December 2020

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is considered a key requirement for learners as it augments their learning. This study investigated the effectiveness of utilising educational videos and games into teaching for better understanding and concept clarity of students in the subject of Social Studies. This experimental study was conducted in two Government Secondary schools, for four weeks on a sample size of fifty-eight students of class eight. Different topics from Social Studies subject were taught to the sample with the help of educational videos and games. The difference between the concept understanding of control and experimental group students was calculated through t-tests. The significant values of t-tests(0.00) and effect size(r=0.96) indicated that teaching through educational videos and games helped students in better way for their clarity of abstract and complex concepts of Social Studies subject. In the focus group discussion, students mentioned that teaching with educational videos and games helped them in understanding the difficult concepts of Social Studies and developed their interest in the subject.
Does Mind Mapping Technique improve Cohesion and Coherence in Composition Writing? An Experimental Study
Authors: Shah Nazir Haider
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the instructions, founded on mind mapping and traditional teaching techniques for cohesive and coherent teaching in the composition writing of tenth-grade students. This study used a pre-test post-test control group design. Sixty (60) junior students (30 boys and 30 girls) from two schools were randomly selected. The students in the control group were guided by traditional teaching techniques, and the students in the experimental group were guided by the technique of mind mapping. The Subject Achievement Test (SAT) was conducted as a pre-test and post-test on two groups to assess student achievement. As a result, it was discovered that there was a significant difference in the average posttest scores between the experimental group and the control group in terms of the student's Subject Achievement Test (SAT). In addition, gender has a great influence on students' writing performance. The conclusion is that mind mapping technique was more effective than traditional techniques in terms of students' achievements in composition writing. The study has the potential to pave the way for future researchers. Keywords: Mind-mapping technique, composition writing, Grammar Translation Method, Subject Achievement Test, students’ achievement
Influence of information technologies on the tourist attractiveness of Russian regions
Authors: Ozdoeva Luisana
Published: December 2020

This article analyzes social networks and modern technologies for their use on the basis of the developed methodology for a comprehensive assessment of the formation and development of tourist flows.
The regions of the Russian Federation are actively developing domestic and inbound tourism. One of the tools for the formation of tourist flows is the purposeful promotion of the tourist product of the regions in social networks. They, in turn, form impressions and a figurative portrait of the territory, attracting more and more Russian and foreign tourists.
Basın Fotoğraflarında Sanatsal Kaygı / Ölümün ve Şiddetin Kutsanması ve Yüceltilmesi
Authors: DURSUN Onur , YILDIZ Filiz
Published: December 2020

Bu çalışma, sanatın, toplumsal olaylarda bilinci, maktul üzerinden inşa ederek iktidar mekanizmalarını/failleri gizlediğini, bu mantığın haber medyası, sinema, televizyon gibi medya araçlarına da yansıdığını somutlaştırmaya amaçlamıştır. Çalışmada basın fotoğrafçılığının, sinema ve televizyon gibi görsel-işitsel eğlence/sanat yapıtları başta olmak üzere zaman zaman sanat alanının genel ilkeleri doğrultusunda hareket ederek maktulü yücelttiği, kutsadığı ve böylece de fail olan büyük ideolojileri görünmez kıldığı tartışılmıştır. Çalışma, World Press Photo’nun ödüllendirdiği fotoğraflar ile Batı heykel, fresk ve resim gibi sanat dalları aracılığıyla ortaya konan ürünleri kıyaslamalı olarak analiz etmiştir ve örnekler ise Rönesans Dönemi’nden seçilmiştir. Çalışmada yargısal örnekleme kullanılarak hem ödüllü fotoğraflar hem de bu fotoğrafların teknik ve anlatım açısından Rönesans Dönemi eserlerindeki benzerleri kıyaslamalı olarak irdelenmiştir. Analiz, Hıristiyan-Batı’nın, sanat ile kitlelerin duygusal yanlarına hitap ederek ve rasyonel bilinci baskılayarak denetim mekanizması oluşturduğunu; bu mekanizmanın basın fotoğrafçılığına da yansıdığını, bu alanda ödül-araç mekanizması ekseninde şiddet ve ölüm gibi durumların sanat yoluyla yüceltildiğini/kutsandığını Platon’un sanat yaklaşımı, özellikle sanatın rasyonel akıl üzerindeki etkileri bağlamında ortaya koymayı amaçlamıştır. Çalışmada foto-muhabirinin, sanatçı olup olmadığı irdelenmiş; sanatsal teknikleri kullanarak ölüm ve şiddet üzerinden sermaye biriktiren foto muhabirliği alanı eleştirel olarak sorgulanmıştır.
Investigation of Os Coxae in Horses Using Geometric Morphometry Method
Authors: Gündemir Ozan , Özkan Ermiş , Gezer İnce Nazan , Pazvant Gülsün , Demircioğlu İsmail , Aydoğdu Sedat , Koçyiğit Ali , Dayan Orhun
Published: December 2020

In contrast to normal morphometric measurements, geometric morphometry is a method that can explain the differences and variations on the x-y coordinates of the specified points on a 2D plane. In this method, two-dimensional samples, such as pictures or x-rays, are used. The study aims to investigate the right os coxae of 23 adults (12 males, 11 females) horses geometrically. Photographs were taken from each sample at 120 centimeters distance and landmarks were made on these samples. 13 determining landmarks were used on os coxae. Medial endpoint of the narrowest section of the body of ilium and medial endpoint of ischial spine points were found to be statistically significant in terms of female and male distinction (P < 0.001). It was seen that the remaining points in the ventrolateral section did not have a statistically significant difference in gender discrimination. However, the difference between the genders in the ventral endpoint of coxal tuber and midpoint of coxal tuber in the dorsolateral section was statistically significant (P < 0.001). The difference between females and males is visually indicated using the morphology program. In females, it was observed that the points in the inner region are more lateral than males. Gender analysis studies can be conducted on materials such as bone using the morphometric results obtained as a result of such modeling studies.
Bıldırcın Rasyonlarına Farklı Oranlarda Sumak (Rhus Coriaria L.) İlavesinin Besi Performansı, Oksidatif Stres Parametreleri ve Et Kalitesi Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Kırar Nurcan , Bilal Osman , Daş Aydın , Koyuncu İsmail , Avcı Mehmet , Bozkaya Faruk , Baytur Gülçün , Tufan Tuncay
Published: December 2020

Bu çalışma; Japon bıldırcınlarının yemlerine farklı seviyelerde ilave edilen sumağın canlı ağırlık kazancı (CAK), yem tüketimi (YT), yemden yararlanma oranı (YYO), oksidatif stres parametreleri ve et kalitesi üzerine etkilerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışmada 10 günlük yaşta 120 adet karışık cinsiyette Japon bıldırcın biri kontrol grubu olmak üzere rastgele 4 gruba ayrılmıştır. Her gruptaki hayvanlar ikişerli olarak 15 tekerrüre ayrılmıştır. Bıldırcın yemlerine sırayla %0, %1, %2 ve %3 sumak tozu ilave edilmiş olup rasyonlar izokalorik ve izonitrojenik olarak hazırlanmıştır. Çalışmada sumak ilavesinin CAK, YT ve YYO’ na etkisinin olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Sumak ilavesi CAK, YT ve YYO’ nı etkilemezken, gruplar arasında sırt ve but ağırlıkları açısından önemli farklılıklar gözlemlenmiştir (P
Serum Triiodothyronine, Thyroxine, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Concentrations of Domestic Female Cats at Different Reproductive Stages
Authors: Kabakçı Ruhi , Elifoglu Taha Burak
Published: December 2020

Thyroid hormones have various roles in different physiological systems in the body. Thus, thyroid dysfunction is common in cats, in this study, we aimed to determine the normal values of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood of female cats at different phases of the estrous cycle. Queens were divided into three groups as estrous (n=14), diestrus (n=12), and interestrus (n=10) according to findings of vaginal cytology, ovarian inspection, and serum estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) concentrations. Blood samples were collected before the ovariohysterectomy, and the obtained sera were analyzed for free T3, free T4, TSH, E2, and P4. The results showed that the highest T3 and T4 concentrations were found in cats at interestrus while the lowest T3 and T4 concentrations were found at diestrus and estrus, respectively. The level of TSH in all cats was below the detection limit of the assay. The mean concentrations of thyroid-related hormones in each group showed non-significant variations (P>0.05). The correlation between ovarian and thyroidal hormones was not statistically significant (P>0.05). In conclusion, it is required to further comprehensive/experimental studies to exhibit the interaction between ovarium and thyroid gland because of its importance.
Pembelajaran Daring Pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 di Lingkungan Pesantren
Authors: Murtadlo Muhamad
Published: December 2020

Pembelajaran daring menjadi satu-satunya jawaban pembelajaran di masa pandemi covid 19 ini.Tulisan ini ingin melihat bagaimana respon dan praktek pembelajaran daring di Pesantren. Pertanyaan penelitian dirumuskan: Bagaimana pengembangan pembelajaran daring dikembangkan di pesantren? Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan mengeksplorasi dari tren kecenderungan banyak pesantren dalam menyelenggarakan pendidikan merespon suasanan Pandemi Covid 19 dengan mempertajam pada studi satu kasus pesantren. Kasus yang dipilih adalah pengembangan pembelajaran daring di pesantren An Nahdah Pondok Petir, Bojongsari Depok. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan tidak berjalannya pembelajaran online di pesantren adalah karena anggapan bahwa gaget lebih banyak memberikan madhorot dari pada manfaat bagi perkembangan pendidikan di pesantren. Hal ini menjadi sumber masalah utama gagapnya pesantren dalam menghadapi pembelajaran daring di masa pandemi. Penelitian ini merekomendasika perlunya kebijakan baru terkait penggunaan tehnologi komunikasi di pesantren. Kalau selama ini masih sangat dilarang, ke depan perlu akses tertentu agar siswa dapat menggunakan media komunikasi dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran
Konsep Contingency serta Peranan Moderating dan Mediating Variable dalam FP
Authors: Winatha Arvin
Published: December 2020

Contingency Theory merupakan teori yang mengadopsi pendekatan kontingensi untuk memahami dampak Strategic Orientation (SO) terhadap performa perusahaan dalam konteks Turbulensi Teknologi (TT) yang dinamis. Mendefiniskan Teknologi sebagai Variabel Moderasi menawarkan konsep teknologi yang holistik bagi nilai bisnis. Kemampuan teknologi meningkatkan harapan perusahaan untuk mencapai kinerja yang lebih baik. 4 variabel latent yang dapat digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat pengelolaan resiko yang terdiri dari risk taking behavior, firm performance, pricing capability, dan information technological turbulence. Mediating effect disini diartikan sebagai efek yang dihasilkan dari adanya Variabel mediator yang saling menghubungkan Independent variable dan Dependent Variabel. Tujuan Variabel mediator adalah menjelaskan hubungan antara IV dan DV. Variabel Mediator merupakan variable perantara atau penengah antara Independent variable (IV) dengan Dependent variable (DV) hal ini diperlukan sehingga antar variable bisa bekerja secara baik atau mediating effect dikatakan sukses.
ESDM_G JONATHAN HENRICO_130118905_KP-A DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/RE6ZW
Authors: Henrico Gabriel Jonathan
Published: December 2020

SITASI ESDM_G JONATHAN HENRICO_130118905_KP-A
Kepemimpinan dan Kualitas Kinerja Pegawai
Authors: Lian Bukman
Published: December 2020

Buku ini memuat tentang “Teori-Teori Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, kompetensi dan Komitmen Kerja” serta implikasinya pada kinerja pegawai SKPD kota Palembang.
Deret Geometri Takhingga
Authors: Fakhirah Nadra
Published: December 2020

Deret merupakan penjumlahan urutan bilangan atau variabel yang membentuk pola tertentu. Setiap bilangan atau variabel yang dijumlahkan dinamakan suku dari deret tersebut. Jadi deret mempunyai urutan suku yang berpola.
Theoretical typology of deceptive content
Authors: Zeng Jing
Published: December 2020

The conceptual fuzziness of terms like misinformation, disinformation, rumour, gossip, conspiracy theories has been discussed by various scholars. In both academic research and media reports, it is common to see these terms being used interchangeably. To develop a better understanding of how and why different forms of misinformation operate, it is important to clarify the conceptual boundaries between these terms in a meaningful way.
Influence Of Temperature And Pressure Of Incoming Oil-Containing Liquid From Field Wells On The Gas Separation Process
Authors: AA Patkin , Al-Obaidi Sudad H
Published: December 2020

In terms of oilfield terminologies, separators are used to separate oil, gas, and water and to remove material such as entrained solid impurities from the crude oil produced from the wells. Optimization of separation process represents a challenging operation that can be achieved by improve the separation performance .This article is devoted to the analysis of changes in the process of separation of oil-containing liquid coming from field wells. It investigate the first stage of separation at the installation of preliminary water discharge and oil treatment, when the temperature and pressure of the liquid of the incoming medium change. It was observed that with an increase in temperature and a decrease in pressure, the process of gas separation increases.
On Selective Emphasis, Broad Agreement, and Future Directions: Reply to Ross, Winterhalder, & McElreath
Authors: Cesario Joseph
Published: December 2020

In this reply, I address three aspects of Ross et al.'s (2020) paper: (1) that the results presented in Ross et al. in fact replicate the central findings of Cesario et al.; (2) that Ross et al. provide a very important corrective and approach, but one that has its own assumptions and which may have overestimated anti-Black disparity in shootings of unarmed, non-aggressing civilians; and (3) that there are productive paths forward to be informed by both approaches. To provide the short summary up front: for 90-95% of fatal shootings, both Cesario et al. and Ross et al. agree that there is no evidence of anti-Black disparity and instead report substantial evidence of anti-White disparity. For the remaining 5-10% (shootings of unarmed and non-aggressing civilians), Cesario et al. claimed the data were too uncertain but Ross et al. claim positive evidence of anti-Black disparity.
Incremental validity of online over offline reports of volitional control in predicting learning success
Authors: Breitwieser Jasmin , Neubauer Andreas B. , Brod Garvin
Published: December 2020

Volitional control (i. e., efforts to maintain goal striving in the face of obstacles) is an integral part of self-regulated learning and an important factor for explaining individual differences in academic performance. However, differences between the various methods for assessing volitional control have rarely been investigated. Two common methods are (a) offline questionnaires, in which respondents aggregate experiences over a longer period of time, and (b) online questionnaires such as learning diaries, which assess respondents’ experiences close to the learning event. We compared these assessment approaches in 96 medical students who prepared for a high-stakes exam. Achievement of self-set learning goals was measured objectively via log-files of students’ activities on a learning platform. Daily reports of volitional control explained substantial variance in achievement of learning goals over and above the offline questionnaire, indicating incremental validity of online assessments of self-regulation. Moreover, the daily reports of volitional control could explain intra- individual day-to-day variance in goal achievement. The current study, thus, suggests that learning diaries, albeit cumbersome, have clear advantages over offline questionnaires.
Are you for real? Decoding realistic AI-generated faces from neural activity
Authors: Moshel Michoel L , Robinson Amanda K , Carlson Thomas A. , Grootswagers Tijl
Published: December 2020

Can we trust our eyes? Until recently, we rarely had to question whether what we see is indeed what exists, but this is changing. Artificial neural networks can now generate realistic images that challenge our perception of what is real. This new reality can have significant implications for cybersecurity, counterfeiting, fake news, and border security. We investigated how the human brain encodes and interprets realistic artificially generated images using behaviour and brain imaging. While at a group level people performed near chance classifying real and realistic fakes, participants tended to interchange the labels, classifying real faces as realistic fakes and vice versa. Understanding this difference between brain and behavioural responses may be key in determining the 'real' in our new reality.
Nonverbal action interpretation guides novel word disambiguation in 12-month-olds
Authors: Pomiechowska Barbara , Csibra Gergely
Published: December 2020

Whether young infants can exploit socio-pragmatic information to interpret new words is a matter of debate. Based on findings and theories from the action interpretation literature, we hypothesized that 12-month-olds should distinguish communicative object-directed actions expressing reference from instrumental object-directed actions indicative of one’s goals, and selectively use the former to identify referents of novel linguistic expressions. This hypothesis was tested across four eye-tracking experiments. Infants watched pairs of unfamiliar objects, one of which was first targeted by either a communicative action (e.g., pointing) or an instrumental action (e.g., grasping) and then labeled with a novel word. As predicted, infants fast-mapped the novel words onto the targeted objects after pointing (Experiments 1 and 4) but not after grasping (Experiment 2) unless the grasping action was preceded by an ostensive signal (Experiment 3). Moreover, whenever infants mapped a novel word onto the object indicated by a communicative action, they tended to map a different novel word onto the distractor object, displaying a mutual exclusivity effect. This reliance on nonverbal action interpretation in the disambiguation of novel words indicates that socio-pragmatic inferences about reference likely supplement associative and statistical learning mechanisms from the outset of word learning.
Subjective Attribution of Infectious Disease Outbreaks to Climate Change is Associated with Mitigation Behavioural Intentions and COVID-19 Recovery Policy Support
Authors: Thaker Jagadish
Published: December 2020

Scholars argue that personal experience with climate change related impacts has the potential to increase public engagement. Yet, previous studies, which have almost exclusively focussed on experience with extreme weather events, provide mixed results. Based on experiential learning and attribution theory, this article argues that unless individuals’ attribute an event as related to or caused by climate change, their responses may be misdirected. Results based on survey data from a nationally representative sample of the New Zealand public indicates that subjective attribution of infectious disease outbreaks to climate change and to the human impact on the environment is positively associated with mitigation behavioural intentions and policy support. In addition, political affiliation moderates the relationship between subjective attribution and mitigation policy support, indicating a higher potential for right-leaning compared to moderates or left-leaning respondents to learn about climate change through health-related climate change impacts. Helping people understand the role of human impact on the environment and climate change in infectious disease outbreaks is likely to increase public engagement.
War
Authors: Rohde Joy
Published: December 2020

War had only a brief career as a social problem in the postwar United States. This chapter argues that social scientists largely treated war as a national security challenge, a tool of statecraft that could be wielded wisely by expert-informed policy officials. In the hands of international relations experts, think tank analysts, and a new cohort of quantitative political scientists, war was not a social problem but rather a managerial challenge. This chapter is a contribution to Society on the Edge: Social Science and Public Policy in the Postwar United States, edited by Philippe Fontaine and Jefferson Pooley.
Sleep quality and body weight status of Malaysian university students
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Suhaimi Nurul Fareeza , Ibrahim Zuriati ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Adznam Siti Nur ‘Asyura ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Md Noor Sabariah ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Inadequate sleep duration is a modifiable behaviour linked with body weight, yet limited is known on the role of sleep quality with body weight status among university students. The study aimed to determine sleep quality and its association with body weight status among university students. Methods: A crosssectional study was conducted among 240 university students (24.6% males, 75.4% females) with a mean age of 21.22±1.24 years. Subjects were recruited from four faculties of University Putra Malaysia (UPM). Information on socio-demographic, sleep quality and anthropometric measurements were collected. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality, whereby a summation score from seven components yielded a global score on sleep quality, with higher scores indicating poor sleep quality. Results: Majority of subjects were Malay (79.2%) with a mean body mass index of 22.6kg/m2. A majority (61.3%) had normal body weight, with the prevalences of underweight (UW), overweight (OW), and obesity (OB) at 12.9%, 19.6% and 6.3%, respectively. The mean global PSQI score was 5.76±2.64, with half of the respondents (50.4%) experiencing poor sleep quality. OW-OB experienced poorer sleep quality (6.53±2.79, p=0.004) and longer sleep latency (1.34±0.10, p=0.008) relative to UW-NW. OB subjects had substantially more frequent sleep disturbances compared to non-OB subjects (1.53±0.64, p=0.012). Conclusion: Findings suggest that OW-OB students at university are at a greater risk of having reduced sleep quality with longer sleep latency and frequent sleep disturbances. There is a need for a wellness initiative to reduce the incidence of obesity while fostering healthier sleeping habits among university students.
Productivity of grassland ecosystems in the Tyva Republic, Russia
Authors: Titlyanova Argenta A. , Kosykh Nataliya P. , Kurbatskaya Svetlana S. , Kyrgys Chaizu S. , Mironycheva-Tokareva Nina P. , Romanova Irina P. , Sambuu Anna D. , Shibareva Svetlana V.
Published: December 2020

The aim of the study. The aim of the study was to estimate biological productivity of Tyva grasslands.

Location and time of the study. The living and dead above- and belowground phytomass, as well as net primary production, were estimated in the montane ecosystems and depressions of the Tyva Republic, Russia.

Methodology. Field and laboratory studies of the biological production by grasslands were conducted using botanical, geobotanical and ecological methods.

Main results. In the montane ecosystems the aboveground phytomass production was shown to range from 1.3 to 3.6 Mg ha-1 yr-1, whereas the belowground production was evaluated as ranging 10-65 Mg ha-1 yr-1. The belowground production was found to vary widely, being associated with location of mountain ridges, slope geomorphology and grazing, but no association was found with the altitude. In depressions the average green phytomass stock changed from 0.7 to 1.9 Mg ha-1, living belowground phytomass varied 3.4 to 19.3 Mg ha-1. From the meadow steppes to the deserted ones the living above- and belowground stocks decreased 2.7 and 5.7 fold, respectively, whereas the above- and belowground production was estimated to decrease 3 and 4 times, respectively. Several indices to characterize the growth and development, hence the productivity, of herbaceous plants was proposed. The values of the indices calculated for the Tyva grasslands suggested high photosynthetic activity: all studied steppes had the same share of belowground production in the total ecosystem production, i.e. 90%. The turnover rate of the living belowground phytomass was estimated to increase from meadow steppes to the deserted ones, whereas green phytomass increment, as related to its stock, slightly decreased.

Conclusions. The living belowground phytomass stock was found to exceed the green phytomass stock by 5-8 times, both in montane ecosystems and depressions. Preservation of living belowground organs during hot dry summers and cold winters, when soil freezes through, is apparently indispensable for grassland survival under any climatic conditions.
The Growth Mechanisms of Atomic Layer Deposition: An Overview
Authors: Riyanto Edy , Martides Erie , Junianto Endro , Prawara Budi
Published: December 2020

In this review, the discussion emphasized on the growth mechanisms of atomic layer deposition which consists of a theoretical model and experimentally growth as well as the measurement testing as evidences. The deposition process description with some testing evidences can be used to facilitate in the effort to understand the basic concept of ALD growth mechanisms. Some metal oxides like Al2O3, HfO2, and TiO2 with these employed precursors are typically used for the detailed illustration during the reaction steps. Although the surface chemistry of ALD process has been well understood, systematic description which combine a theoretical and experimentally growth mechanism is still missing. This paper aims to provide a better understanding of ALD growth mechanisms and surface chemistry which eventually able to contribute on the thin film growth processing.
Influence of Particle Size and Chemical Activation on Rice Husk Biochar as Slow Release Fertilizer
Authors: Akhwan Natasha Amelia Rigitha , Yuliestyan Avido
Published: December 2020

Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium are important nutritional elements contained in the fertilizers for plants but their presence in the soil could be easily wash out by rain water. Biochar, originated from rice husks with a high absorbance ability, might be able to be used to inhibit the release of those nutrients. This research aims to investigate the influence of biochar size and the HCl chemical activation. Biochar, which has been pyrolyzed, was ground and sieved to obtain powder with the size average equivalent to 0.2735 mm; 0.4485 mm; 0.725mm; and 0.925 mm. The optimized biochar size were opted for later being activated using HCl with a concentration of 3%; 9%; and 15%. The leaching process of fertilizer, aiming to imitate the rain water washing, was performed by pouring water on a daily basis on a sand column with the presence of biochar saturated with colorized fertilizer. The obtained solution were then characterized using Spectrophotometer. The results show that the estimated release time for the case with the absence of biochar is 36 days, in contrast to 55 days for the case with the presence of biochar.
Pengembangan Kedai Rumah Madinah Dalam Menentukan Strategi Bersaing
Authors: Yosep Charles , Suci Rahayu Puji , Handini Dharmayanti Pri
Published: December 2020

Madinah Malang in the future using the IFAS Matrix, EFAS Matrix, SWOT Matrix, I-E Matrix, SWOT Matrix and QSPM Matrix. Quantitative method. Research settings at the Madinah Malang Restaurant. The results showed that the ability of Malang Medina Restaurant Shops with IFAS and EFAS were able to exploit their weaknesses. At the decision making stage with QSPM, the alternative strategy chosen was the Market Development Strategy at the Madinah Malang Restaurant Shop. This strategy has a TAS score of 6,595. Limitations / Implications for research need to increase Promotion by utilizing existing technology through mass media such as: Instagram, Facebook, Google.
Hubungan Karakteristik Bank dengan Harga Saham
Authors: H. Mas'ud Muchlis , Anggarani Dwi , Zulkifli
Published: December 2020

This study discusses the influence of variable bank characteristics on bank stock prices included on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (2009-2013). Regarding what is used is a data collection that is a merger between cross section data and time series from 25 banks.

The results showed that bad credit as a proxy for credit risk increased significantly to stock prices. Credit risk increases. It is proven that efficiency shows a negative and significant relationship to stock prices.

Limitations / Implications in this study are the adequacy of bank capital, profitability and income diversification ratio non-interest income (NIIR) does not affect the bank's stock price.
Pemasaran Pariwisata Berbasis Edukasi Kota Malang
Authors: Safitri Rini
Published: December 2020

This study describes the historical phenomenon of Malang Brawijaya Museum.This study uses a qualitative literature method. The research setting is in MalangBrawijaya Museum. Data collection was obtained from written and electronicdocumentation and written sources.The result show what is meant by educational which is important for thecommunity of young generation or millennial generation so that they can have victoryvalues for the nation.Limitation / Implications for research are the need to develop promotion on socialmedia so that it is widely known by the public, both nationally and internationally.
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY OF SUPPLY CHAINS USING SMART CONTRACTS
Authors: Giorgi Doborjginidze  , Lily Petriashvili  , Mariam Inaishvili
Published: December 2020

Digital transformation of the world economy and the rapid growth of information flows have led to the implementation of innovative technologies in the processes of business management. Data analysis, risk assessment technologies and decision support systems enable companies to adapt to modern challenges.In the process of globalization, a consumer has the priority due to which quality of service and timely delivery of the required products determine the competition among the companies. All participants of the supply process, including logistics service providers, have traditionally focused on optimizing process management and minimizing supply chain costs [1]. The determining factor of supply efficiency from the perspective of procurement and logistics is the uninterrupted supply of raw materials and semi-finished goods that depends on the selection of a reliable supplier, as well as the continuous improvement of the quality of materials and the reliability of the customer-supplier relationship. The purpose of this article is to analyze use of blockchain technology to improve reliability of supply chains, whereas the rationale behind the management of business processes and the contractual obligation between the parties are verified cryptographically, using a smart contract.
Mobile Interface Design to suit the Algerian Culture: First initial design
Authors: Abdesselam Brahim , SHEIKH ABDUL AZIZ MADIHAH
Published: December 2020

The growing number on the use of mobile apps has extraordinary potential for the public transport industry. Through the use of mobile apps, may provide fast, effective and safe services to the passengers to commute to different destinations. However, the particularities of mobile applications need particular attention concerning the usability aspects, such as culture. Taxi-Inter-Wilaya is a shared-taxi service between cities in Algeria. This taxi service is estimated as one of the most beneficial ways for the Algerians to travel. However, the booking for passengers travelling to long distances of 600 KM and more, can only be made via phone calls. Consequently, passengers face various challenges in the booking process. Drivers receive calls for bookings while driving, which puts them in an illegal situation and unsafe.

To this purpose, the researcher uses the design thinking approach to propose a transport mobile application that can assist and support both taxi drivers and passengers to travel between cities suitable to the Algerian culture. The data collection method comprises a series of Interviews with both users (passengers and taxi drivers) as well as designing the several iterations of low and high-fidelity prototypes of the mobile application that is named as DJAMAAI. The prototypes were then evaluated via a series of usability testing for both groups of users. Results shows that users favour visual representations that are associated to their culture more than textual; they prefer, buttons such as icons and symbols, as well as more straightforward and minimalist user interface design. Also, symbols and hints help learnability of using the tool.
Factors Influencing the adoption of e-commerce by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Algeria: a qualitative study
Authors: Hassen Houache , Binti Abd Rahima Noor Hayani , Mohamed Razi Mohamed Jalaldeen , Shah Asadullah
Published: December 2020

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are regarded as the engine of the growth of the world economy. They had recently experienced rapid growth and improved their business activities in terms of customers’ number and revenue expansion when they began to embrace e-commerce and started using it in their business. However, although there is a growing interest in e-commerce, its use is still insufficient in Algeria. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the factors that influence the adoption of e-commerce by SMEs in Algeria. This study adopts a qualitative methodology which involves in-depth, structured interviews to identify the factors that affect SMEs for the adoption of e-commerce in Algeria. The result of research found the main factors hindering the adoption of e-commerce by SMEs in Algeria are the e-payment methods, non-readiness of banks, lack of legal protection and lack in awareness of the benefits of e-commerce, as well as fear of risks. However, some other elements are less significant to influence the adoption of e-commerce. These research findings will give an addition in terms of bringing and giving a chance to the SMEs' leaders and the Algerian economic officials and a clear view of e-commerce practices. This can help them to design a strategy to remove barriers tactfully to its advantage.
Health Profiling Using Event-Related Potential (ERP) Brain Signals and Spiking Neural Network (SNN)
Authors: Saffiera Cut Amalia , Hassan Raini , Ismail Amelia Ritahani
Published: December 2020

Unhealthy lifestyles, especially on nutritional factors have become a major problem causing many diseases in Malaysians in recent years. Identification of lifestyle profiles such as preventive for individuals who adopt healthy and curative for individuals who do not maintain their lifestyle is needed to increase their awareness regarding their lifestyle. Because self-assessment is known to be vulnerable to produce response biases that lead to misclassification, identification of profiles based on brain responses needs to be done. An Event-related potential (ERP) is the main tools of cognitive neurologists and make ideal techniques for studying perception and attention. This research captured brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) during receiving images of healthy and unhealthy foods that act as health-related stimuli. These EEG signals converted mathematically into the ERP signals and entered into the classification interface as input. In terms of classification, the methodology used is a dynamic developing Spiking Neural Network (deSSN) based on the Neucube architecture. ERP analysis results shown the mean amplitude of the LPP component in the Parietal and Occipital lobes is higher for healthy food in the preventive group. Whereas in the curative group it has been shown to be higher for unhealthy foods. This result is thought to reflect their preference in choosing food in their daily lifestyle. However, the results of the classification have shown that unhealthy food stimulation in the LPP wave showed superior results compared to data analysis in other conditions. Classification with ERP data is believed to support the results of self-assessment and build methods of making profiles that are more accurate and reliable.
Solving Routing Problem Using Improved Camel Herds Algorithm
Authors: Ardabili Ahad Khaleghi , Ahmed Zied Othman , Layth Abbood Ali
Published: December 2020

This paper introduces a new adaptive, distributed routing algorithm based on the Improved  Camel Herds Algorithm (CHA). It is an intelligent, multi-agent optimization algorithm that is inspired by the behavior of camels and how they search for food in their desert environment. We examine its ability to solve the routing problem in switched networks: finding the shortest path in the process of transferring data packets between networks. Many meta-heuristic algorithms have been previously proposed to address the routing problem, and this proposed approach is compared with three well-known algorithms (ACO, GA, PSO) on ten graphs (weighted, integer, and not negative) and datasets with various size of nodes (from 10 nodes to 297 nodes). Three performance criteria were used to evaluate the performance of the algorithms (mean relative error, standard deviation, and number of function evaluations). The results proved that the performance of the proposed algorithm is both promising and competitive with other algorithms.