bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospects of IoT technology
Authors: Yadrovskaya М. V. , Porksheyan М. V. , Sinelnikov А. А.
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the promising innovative technologies. Every year more and more people are involved in the use of smart things. At the same time, a relatively small number of papers are devoted to the study of the social value of technology and the experience of human interaction with this technology. It is important to study the features and prospects of the technology, to analyze the attitude and willingness of people to use it. Materials and Methods. We have conducted an Internet survey, in which special attention is paid to the place of IoT in the life of modern people, their attitude to the concept of devices. The obtained data is processed and systematized. Results. The analysis of the survey results allowed us to draw conclusions regarding the attitude and willingness of young people to apply this technology. In the course of the study, the IoT concept was defined, the conditions required for the existence and functioning of the technology were described, the advantages of IoT technology were generalized, information technologies interacting with this technology were specified, the tasks that require solutions for the successful and effective implementation of IoT into Russian reality were listed. Discussion and Conclusions. The Internet of Things is a technology that, with a consistent and systematic solution to a number of problems, can become a significant factor in the development of both individual spheres of life and activity, and the country as a whole. At the same time, it is important to study and consider the social impact of technology dissemination. This will increase trust in the IoT and eliminate negative impacts. The survey shows that young people tend to use smart things more widely. It is necessary to expand the range of smart things, to more confidently introduce the basics of practical application of IoT technology into educational programs, to discuss issues, ways to solve the tasks and pilot projects related to this technology widely in the media. This will enable to train not only people who are practically interested in IoT, but also qualified personnel who are able to solve problems in a new way.
An Empirical Investigation on the Relationship between Carbon Emission and Regional Economic Growth
Authors: Zhi-Hong Song , Heng-Chuang Mao , Dong-Mei Lee
Published: July 2021

The paper empirically investigated the relationship between GDP and carbon emissions in Shanxi Province, P. R. China, from 1998 to 2012. Firstly, the unit root test and co-integration test are carried out for the two time series, and the co-integration equations are obtained. Then the Granger causality test was carried out, and it is found that when the lag order is 3, the carbon emissions of Shanxi Province is the Granger cause of GDP, while GDP is not the Granger cause of carbon emissions. The conclusion of the study shows that energy consumption in Shanxi Province still brings obvious economic benefits. The economic development of Shanxi Province has not caused a significant increase in carbon emissions in the past 15 years, which may be due to the preliminary effect of the economic transformation of Shanxi Province in recent years. This is consistent with the result that the carbon emission per unit GDP of Shanxi Province shows a downward trend in the past 15 years. Finally, it is put forward that active adjustment of energy structure, development of renewable energy, implementation of technological innovation, optimization of industrial structure and reasonable government intervention are effective measures for sustainable regional economic growth.
The Effect of Corporate Governance and Company Characteristics on Disclosure of Sustainability Report Companies
Authors: Wahyudi Sely Megawati
Published: July 2021

This research is a proof-of-concept of important analytical and / or experimental functions and / or characteristics. In the era of globalization, business competition has become very fierce. Many companies cannot last long because they are unable to compete with other similar companies. To face this competition, companies are required to work effectively and efficiently. In order for companies to work effectively and efficiently, companies need a good work plan. A good work plan is usually made by management. Management is required to be able to produce decisions that can support the development of the company so that the company's goals can be achieved. This study aims to examine and examine the effect of good corporate governance and company characteristics on the disclosure of sustainability reports. The data used in this study are secondary data in the form of financial reports of basic and chemical industry sub-sector manufacturing companies reported to the IDX from 2016 - 2018 sourced from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) website, namely www.idx.co.id. Measurement of good corporate governance is the board of commissioners and audit committee and measurement of company characteristics, namely the road size of the company. The data analysis used in this research is multiple regression analysis. The results of this study are the independent board of commissioners and profitability has a significant effect on the sustainability report and the audit committee and company size has no significant effect on the sustainability report.
Design of Shallow Neural Network Based Plant Disease Detection System
Authors: Sunmola Fatai O. , Agbolade Olaide A.
Published: July 2021

— In this work, we proposed the use of a shallow neural network for plant disease detection. The study focuses on four major diseases that are known to attack some of the most cultivated crops globally. The diseases considered include Bacterial Blight, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot and Alternaria Alternata. In developing the disease detection model, K-means algorithm was used for plant segmentation while color co-occurrence method was used for feature analysis. A shallow neural network trained on 145 training samples was used as a classifier. The detection accuracy of 98.34 %, 98.48%, 98.03% and 98.14% were recorded for Bacterial Blight, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot and Alternaria Alternata diseases respectively. The overall detection accuracy of the model is 98.25%.
Simulink Block Diagram of Sixth-order Model for Power System Dynamic Study
Authors: Kumkratug Prechanon
Published: July 2021

The order model of synchronous generator plays very important roles of determine the accuracy of power system dynamic study. This paper presents the simulation and analysis of the sixth order model of synchronous generator for power system dynamic study by using Simulink. The mathematical model of stream turbine governor and exciter are also considered in this paper. The presented method is tested on the single machine infinite bus system.
Coastal and Marine Pollution in Bangladesh: Pathways, Hotspots and Adaptation Strategies
Authors: Biswas Jatish Chandra , Haque Md Mozammel , Maniruzzaman Md , Kalra Naveen
Published: July 2021

Marine and coastal pollution is a global issue for human health and biodiversity. We have investigated pollution sources, flow patterns, hotspots, challenges, and adaptation policies in Bangladesh. Industries, ship breaking yards, sewage, tourism, and transboundary depositions are the main sources of pollutions. The Ganges, Padma, Jamuna, Brahmaputra and Meghna carry wastes to the Bay of Bengal. Pollution hotspots are Dhaka, Gazipur, Narshingdi, Narayanganj, Chittagong, Khulna, Mongla port and Sylhet city. Textile and dyeing industries discharge 12.7–13.5 million m3 waste waters annually and pollute 20% of fresh water. Ship breaking yards dump about 22.5 tons polychlorinated biphenyls in a year. More than 50% of the marine oil pollution comes from urban activities. Plastic wastes at 3000 t day-1 and tourism are also contributing to the coastal pollution. Effluent releasing standards are not maintained, and thus higher concentrations of heavy metals are found with marine fishes. Use of heavy metal tolerant crops (rice: BRRI dhan47, potato: Cardinal, mustard: Brassica napus, flower: Marigold, vegetables: Cucumber, fibre: Kenaf, and so on), trap cropping, deep placement of fertilizers, integrated rice-fish-duck culture, etc can be adopted in polluted areas. There are laws for environmental issues, but coordination and financial capabilities does not warrant its effectiveness. Necessary steps are to be taken to improve infrastructure to ensure sanitation and benign discharge of industrial effluents. Systematic study on sources, fate and extent of current effluents dumping in water ways need to be assessed for wellbeing of aquatic life and human health.
Ecological Change Detection in Northeastern Bamenda Highlands, Cameroon, Based on Spatio-temporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (1979-2020)
Authors: Maghah Josephine A. , Lambi Cornelius M. , Ambebe Titus F.
Published: July 2021

Mountains are amongst the landforms that have undergone the most transformation. Landscape changes in mountains are driven by anthropogenic stressors and climatic change. The UN Sustainable development Goal 15 recognized the importance of conservation of mountain ecosystems for an enhancement of sustainable development. This study seeks to evaluate spatio-temporal ecological changes in the Northeastern Bamenda Highlands, based on a remote sensing-derived mountain green cover index proxy, the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). The study showed vegetation greening and browning trends exemplified by degraded montane forest linked to anthropogenic stressors and natural climatic shift. These anthropogenic stressors include deforestation, conversion of forest to farmlands and eucalyptus plantations, and the unsustainable grazing with inter-annual use of fires for pasture regeneration. As a means to ensure future ecological services provision of these highlands, landscape restoration strategies are needed. The greening of the highlands with water retaining trees species, sustainable grazing and farming restrictions in protected areas and its buffers.
Analysis and Interpretation of Lineaments for Evaluation of Groundwater Potential in Shendam and Environs, North Central Nigeria
Authors: Abusu C. O. , Ma'aji U. M. , Ancho M. I. , Iliya M. M.
Published: July 2021

This study was done to evaluate the groundwater potentials of Shendam and environs using lineaments analysis. The trends of field joints were measured during mapping and using satellite remote sensing to generate lineament. The area is underlain by crystalline basement rocks of biotite granite, medium grain granite, and syenite. Assessment was carried out to depict the possibility of groundwater occurrence in the area. LANDSAT ETM+ imagery was used, together with the geological map to investigate areas favorable for groundwater development. This was achieved by plotting the lineament trends, superimposing the lineament on the geological map, superimposing the lineament on the drainage map, furthermore by plotting density map to know the groundwater potentials of the area. Lineament was used in drawing the respective rose diagrams for each rock type. Structurally, the area is characterized by a predominant NE to SW trend which also affects or controls drainage and groundwater occurrence with major groundwater recharge areas trending NE- SW of the study area. Analyses have shown that the study area has numerous fractures whose major trends are mainly in NE-SW directions. Lineament density maps shows the cross-cutting lineaments to be relatively high in the areas around the northeastern to southwestern parts of the study area but low in the other areas. Zones of high lineament intersection density are feasible zones for groundwater prospecting.
Water Regime and Flow Trends of Sitnica River
Authors: Berisha Arban
Published: July 2021

River Sitnica is one of the large rivers of Kosovo, which makes problems through its river basin, such as frequent floods and pollution. Especially if we add impact of climate change, then problems get worse. Among all, there is a lack of continuous hydrometrical observation. Those existing data are not complete, and not so confident. So, before any estimation of water regime, flow trends and identification of climate change, there is first to analyze flow data, to complete them with the known statistical methods. In this case, this problem has been solved by method of correlation with neighbourhood well-observed data. Just after data validation, there has been analyzed and shown its water regime, estimated flow trend, and is given correlation of temperatures, precipitations and flows for main gauging station. Correlation of these basic parameters has been extended for 21 years, where can be seen strong increasement of precipitation, certain increasement of temperatures and flows, as well as strong extremization of these parameters. At the end is given impact of convection rainfall, due to intensiv urbanization. These results should alarm competent authorities, on preventive action, to soft consequences, in next two decades.
Atmospheric Pressure Anomalies over Earthquakes Epicenters
Authors: Hernández Eladio Zárate , Arce Mario Fernández
Published: July 2021

This article is an analysis of the anomalies in atmospheric pressure days before and during the occurrence of earthquakes. The research started from the review of scientific articles in which it has been proposed that atmospheric events generate or trigger seismicity, and that earthquakes alter the atmosphere. Therefore, the atmospheric pressure pattern in Costa Rica during earthquakes with a magnitude greater than or equal to 6.5 Mw, for the period 1950 – 2020, was studied in order to investigate a possible link between atmospheric events and underground processes of the planet. For this, atmospheric pressure anomaly maps were drawn in which the epicenter of the earthquakes was located. Among the results, it stands out that 64% of the epicenters occurred in areas where the pressure anomaly had a value close to or equal to zero. This could indicate, as other authors have suggested, that atmospheric pressure alters the cortical stress pattern, thus contributing to the triggering of earthquakes.
Social Features and Morbidity Patterns of Women with Obstetric Fistulae at an Obstetric Fistula Centre in a University Teaching Hospital in Jos, Nigeria
Authors: Ezekiel Aaron , Kingsley C. Okafor , Ijairi J. M. , Mufutau Ayobami A. , Olaniyan Steve T. , Lucy Idoko
Published: July 2021

Obstetric fistulae are largely preventable surgical conditions. Literature has shown that it is common among the low income, less privileged and marginalized members of the community. It affects mainly the poor, young, illiterate girls, and women in the remote rural areas of the world, where access to emergency obstetric care, family planning services and skilled birth attendants are unavailable. And when available are poorly utilized due to cost, distance, and other challenges. This study seeks to identify the social features and morbidity characteristics of obstetric fistulae in women at the fistula center in Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. This was a descriptive study done in 2019 among all the patients who attended the obstetric fistula Centre at Bingham University Teaching Hospital. An Interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used, and it looked at social and health aspects of obstetric fistulae in all 49 patients at the center. Data was analyzed using a computer software; Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0. Most of patients had some form of financial support especially from family members, husbands, parents, and friends. Most of the women had their relationships affected. Majority were separated, and relationships strained and had lost financial support from their spouses. Sexual Intercourse was adversely affected. On surgical outcome, 16% became completely dry and leaking had ceased, a third (36.7%) was still leaking urine after the surgery. Almost all the women have had no childbirth after the repair. Women had mental health issues like depression, anxiety, tension headache, fatigue, and suicidal ideation. Participants also had gynaecological morbidities like vulval dermatitis, irregular menstrual flow, abnormal vaginal discharge, and dysuria. These women also had lower abdominal pains, loss of weight, backache, and foot drop. Majority of the children did not survive after the pregnancy that led to the obstetric fistula. Women should seek financial support from family members to avoid delays in seeking help during pregnancy. Communities are encouraged to continue to give moral, emotional, financial, and social support to fistula patients. Healthcare workers should take advantage of the fact that most women attended ANC to educate and enlighten pregnant women on causes, risk factors, social and health consequences of obstetric fistulae. Government should initiate poverty alleviation activities and help reduce out of pocket expenses for healthcare via health insurance.
Helicobacter pylori Infection and Predictors Risk Factors among Patients undergoing Gastro-duodenal Fibroscopy in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Authors: Nkoth Abel Fils , Taheu Christian Ngounouh , Kabeyene Angele Clarisse Okono , Tchoumbou Sandra Germaine Gueuma , Chedjou Jean Paul , Ebogo Jean Thierry Belobo , Babagna Isabelle Timba Dang , Tagni-Sartre Michèle , Mbacham Wilfred , Ndip Roland Ndip
Published: July 2021

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection affects more than half people worldwide particularly in African countries such as Cameroon. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori infection and predictors risk factors among patients undergoing gastro-duodenal fibroscopy at the Centre Medical, la Cathédrale of Yaoundé.

Methods: A facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study involving 147 patients was conducted from October 2015 to April 2016. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic factors and predictors of H. pylori infection. Gastric biopsies specimens were collected from the antrum and corpus using an Olympus GIF – Q30 fully immersible gastroscope respectively. The biopsies were screened for the presence of H. pylori by targeting the glmM gene using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v. 20 with p-value<0.05 considered statistically significant.

Results: The mean age was 47.19 ±16.64 years and female were more represented with 88/147 (59.8%) versus (vs.) 59/147(40.1%) for male. The overall prevalence of H. pylori infection was 50/147 (34.01%; 95% CI: 26.41% - 42.28%). The prevalence of H. pylori infection was 22/59 (37.29%) in male vs. 28/88 (31.82%) in female and this prevalence increased with age and peaked among 30-50 years. Bivariate logistic regression analysis identified that, the regional group, particularly the Centre region (OR 2.55, p= 0.007) and West region (OR 2.67, p=0.005), the level of education (OR 1.18, p=0.001), source of income (OR 0.95, p=0.004), and alcohol consumption (OR 1.41, p=0.0001) were predictors risk factors of H. pylori infection.

Conclusions: Our findings indicate a relatively high prevalence of H. pylori infection in Yaoundé. Factors such as regional group, level of education, source of income, and alcohol consumption predisposed the subjects to H. pylori infection.
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Ischemic Heart Disease
Authors: Iqbal Sohail
Published: July 2021

Ischemic heart disease is one of the leading causes of death and disability, limiting individual’s quality of life. Cardiac magnetic resonance is radiation-free tool to image IHD patients and can depict inducible ischemia, extent and distribution of scar burden, associated complications like mitral regurgitation, thrombus, aneurysm formation, myocardial rupture, and any other incidental pathology. With increasing availability of the CMR there is an ever increasing need to interpret these images by non-imaging clinicians in order to manage patients more effectively. In this article, image interpretation for detection of ischemia, infarct and thrombus are discussed in simple easy to understand manner leaving behind intricate technical details which are of less important to the referring physicians.
Nasal Secretion Cytology of Children Attending a Primary School in Enugu Metropolis – A Preliminary Evaluation using the Blow-out Technique
Authors: Azubuike Nkiruka C. , Ejiogu Obioma C.
Published: July 2021

Nasal smear is a valid method used to distinguish inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions. The present study was conducted to evaluate the cytological picture and neutrophilic infiltration of nasal secretions of children from a primary school within Enugu metropolis in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study included 100 apparently normal pupils, 20 each from grade levels 1 to 5. The blow-out technique was used to obtain samples from the nasal cavity for smear preparation on slides. May-Grunwald-Giemsa was used to stain the smears for light microscopical examination. Smears were assessed for the presence of infiltrating inflammatory cells and a semi-quantitative grading of neutrophilic infiltration was conducted on each sample to indicate either absent, few, moderate or many. Mean age of participants is 6.25±0.44 years (range: 6–11 years). Results revealed that age and grade level of study had a strong association with the grade score of neutrophilic infiltration (p<0.05). Grade level 1 pupils, the youngest group (mean age: 6.25±0.44 years), had the highest abnormal cytological picture and neutrophilic infiltration while those in grade levels 3 to 5 who were older, were lower. There was no association between gender and neutrophilic infiltration. It can be concluded that significantly increased neutrophilic infiltration are obtained in the nasal secretions of younger schoolchildren below the age of 9 than the older pupils. This study also indicates that the blow-out method is a useful technique for obtaining nasal secretions for the assessment of infiltrating cells.
Exploration of the Underlying Nutritional, Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Pathological Mechanisms in Preeclampsia using Principal Component Analysis
Authors: Businge Charles Bitamazire , Longo-Mbenza Benjamin , Kengne Andre Pascal
Published: July 2021

Normal pregnancy is characterized by a mild systemic inflammatory response and progressive increase in serum inflammatory cytokines that peak in the third trimester. During pregnancy pre-existing inflammatory conditions, acquired oxidative stress arising from the placenta malfunction and nutritional deficiencies can trigger intense systemic responses that lead to endothelial activation, dysfunction and preeclampsia. We investigated the principal nutritional, oxidative and inflammatory pathways that trigger the clinical manifestation of preeclampsia.

This case-control study included 250 women with preeclampsia and 150 normotensive pregnant women. Urinary Iodine concentration (IUC) and serum levels of Ferritin, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH), selenium, Nitric Oxide (NO) gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), Rheumatoid factor, and high sense C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) of cases and controls were compared using the student’s t and the Mann-Whitney U tests. Principal component analysis was carried out to delineate the patterns of association between nutritional, inflammatory and oxidative markers and preeclampsia.

The main pathophysiological pathways identified were the interactions between selenium/iodine deficiency and elevated serum TSH (endothelial dysfunction); serum ferritin, GGT, CRP and low urinary iodine concentration (inflammatory oxidative stress); elevated serum hs-CRP and Rheumatoid factor subclinical inflammation and immune cell activation) and high T3/T4 ratio (acute TSH stimulation of thyroid with low thyroid iodine stores)

Combined selenium and iodine deficiency resulting into elevated TSH, low NO and preferential T3 secretion; acute inflammatory conditions associated with elevated serum GGT, CRP, and Ferritin; and subclinical inflammatory conditions characterized by autoimmunity are some of the major oxidant and inflammatory pathways associated with increased risk of preeclampsia.
The Prevalence of Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) in Anemic and Non-anemic Pregnant Women at a Tertiary Level Hospital
Authors: Mahjabeen Nusrat , Nasreen Shaikh Zinnat Ara , Shahreen Safinaz
Published: July 2021

The incidence of maternal and fetal morbidities and mortalities are very high in anemic patients. According to WHO anemia is the most common medical disease in pregnancy in south east Asian region.  18-20 pregnant women are anemic in developed countries as compared to the incidence is as high as 40% to 75% in south east Asian region. According to Center of Disease Control (CDC) anemia in pregnancy means hemoglobin is less than 11 g/dl (Hematocrit; {Hct} < 33%) in the first and third trimester and less than 10.5 g/dl (Hct < 32%) in the second trimester. According to World Health Organization (WHO), anemia in pregnancy is defined as Hb level is less than 11gm/dl. As physiological hemodilution occurs during pregnancy, pregnant women are at higher risk of anemia and more commonly iron deficiency anemia. The aim of the study is to compare the risk of PROM between anemic pregnant women and non-anemic pregnant women. It is a prospective observational study held in Z.H.Sikder women’s medical college & hospital from April,2020 to march,2021. 100 cases of anemic and 100 cases of non-anemic pregnant women were purposively taken as study population. The prevalence of PROM equaled to 64% in pregnant anemic group. In bivariable analysis, the risk factors of anemia such as, maternal working condition, socio economic status and maternal age were studied. The risk of PROM is higher in anemic pregnant women than in non-anemic pregnant women. Doctors and healthcare workers should be more careful to prevent and treat anemia in pregnancy to avoid the adverse outcomes.
How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of the Traditional Skincare?
Authors: Madvin Jeremy , Khalid Madiha
Published: July 2021

The main goals of acute and long-term skincare are the protection and improvement of skin health and integrity. Skincare involves several procedures that help maintain the skin's integrity, improve its appearance, and alleviate skin problems. Proper blood flow is in dire need for the skin to absorb vital ingredients. There are many conventional treatments to help increase blood flow and recently it was discovered that connecting the with the electrical charges of the Earth, or “Grounding” can promote healthy blood flow in the facial region. Additionally, such effects of grounding do not seem limited to the facial region but are rather systemic, essential and are often quickly observable. Grounding also seems to reduce secondary injury, collateral sprouting, and nerve sensitization. In grounded patients, an increase in blood flow was clearly seen when compared directly to ungrounded subjects. The results of documented studies explain that even short contact with the Earth helps to restore blood flow regulation suggesting enhanced skin tissue repair and improved skin appearance with possible implications for overall health.
Prevalence of Diagnostic Errors as Predictors of Obstetric Outcomes among Post-Natal Mothers in Bungoma County, Kenya
Authors: Wafula David Nandebe , Wesonga Benard , Wanzala Maximilla
Published: July 2021

Diagnosis is the foundation of a correct intervention. However, diagnostic errors result in wrong interventions. This is a global phenomenon, where it is a common problem; which has been understudied. Looking at the Philippines, diagnostic errors are three times most likely to make pregnant women develop obstetric complications. In Kenya, there is a high annual maternal mortality prevalence ratio of 362/100,000 live births, with Bungoma County exceeding the national maternal mortality prevalence ratio of 382/100,000 live births annually. Maternal mortality more often than not, a factor, that arises from morbidity is fuelled by diagnostic errors that required determination of its consequences on obstetric outcomes in Bungoma county. Thus, this study investigated the prevalence of diagnostic errors as predictors of obstetric outcomes among post-natal mothers in Bungoma County. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design, which was hospital-based (Bungoma and Webuye hospitals). Systematic sampling was used to obtain 384 respondents and purposive sampling to select 8 health care workers as key informants. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and an interview guide. the pre-test was done; validity was established through crosschecking and reliability calculated using the Cronbach method (0.89). Using a statistical package for social sciences version 25, descriptive statistics were run. The study revealed a prevalence ratio of 3.996 whereas delayed diagnosis was 43.1%, missed 38.8%, absent diagnosis 27.5%, wrong diagnosis 34.9%, misinterpretation of results 24.1, unmatched 26.3% and unnecessary investigation 9.3%. The study demonstrates that a correct diagnosis is a viable strategy in preventing unsafe obstetric outcomes and by extension minimizing morbidity and mortality among pregnant women.
Hubungan Gaya Komunikasi Orang Tua Dengan Sibling Rivalry Pada Remaja Di Desa Manalu Kecamatan Parmonangan Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara
Authors: Kurniawan Fauzi , S.D Vionald
Published: July 2021

Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian metode kolerasi dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, untuk mengetahui â€œHubungan Gaya Komunikasi Orang Tua Dengan Sibling Rivalry Pada Remaja Di Desa Manalu Kecamatan Parmonangan Kabupaten Tapanuli Utaraâ€. Dengan menggunakan records kuantitatif yaitu jenis records yang berbentuk angka jumlah keluarga yang mempunyai keturunan lebih dari 1 (satu) anak dan anak tersebut berada di usia remaja 10-15 tahun berjumlah adalah 30 orang. Dari hasil records dimana jumlah anak yang berusia 10-15 tahun laki-laki 13 dan perempuan 17 jiwa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian untuk menguji keberartian koefisien korelasi diperoleh dengan menggunakan uji t hasil dari perhitungan diketahui taraf signifikansi 5% dan dk = n-2 yaitu 30-2 = 28, maka diperoleh t hitung > t tabel yaitu hasil perhitungan t hitung > t tabel yaitu 3.963 > 2.048. Artinya gaya komunikasi orang tua terhadap sibling contention sangat berhubungan terjadinya sibling contention pada remaja Di Desa Manalu Kecamatan Parmonangan Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara.
Providing the minds of the out-of-the-box digitalization as the basic component of the information culture of the teacher
Authors: Pistunova Tetiana , Slabko Volodymyr , Averina Kateryna , Romanchenko Inna , Babakina Oksana , Vidomenko Oksana
Published: July 2021

Article is devoted to questions of formation and development of the higher vocational school of the information competence defined as a basic component of information culture. The author of the provisions which account in student teaching will promote realization of an effective technique of system application of information and communication technologies and achievement of the objectives of high school education locate.
Criminal responsibility for premeditated murder in Jordan's Criminal Code No. 16 of 1960
Authors: Kabaha Mahdi F. M.
Published: July 2021

Murder is generally an assault on the life of a human being by an act leading to his or her death, and since the human right to life is the most important of his fundamental rights, murder is the most serious and heinous crimes of all. The human right to life is a sacred right that society is keen to maintain and care for because it is the foundation of its survival and a necessity for its continued progress. Since man is the dearest thing, we have in our Jordanian and Palestinian society, the Jordanian Penal Code has established a serious punishment for premeditated murder amounting to death by hanging, in aggravated circumstances, for example, by reason of insistence, as stipulated in article 328/1 of the Jordanian Penal Law.
Political metaphor in Covid-19 media coverage
Authors: Prokhorova Olga N. , Chekulai Igor V. , Agafonova Olga I. , Pupynina Elena V. , Markelova Oksana V. , Matytsina Marina S.
Published: July 2021

The article is meant to look at the COVID-19 coverage in political discourse in the frames of the metaphor based approach. The authors aimed at examining the role of language and metaphor in the way we speak and understand as particular metaphorical concepts appear to be key mechanisms of shaping the reality in these times. The results introduced in the article show that currently predominating types of metaphors such as military or war metaphors, animal and catastrophe metaphors. The above metaphors are studied in political discourses on the gross scale.
Criminal liability for land damage under the legislation of the cis countries
Authors: Bezugly Sergej N. , Mikhaleva Galia G. , Savelieva Irina V. , Shumilina Oksana S. , Zhilina Natalia Yu.
Published: July 2021

The article includes consideration of the norms on land damage under the criminal legislation of the CIS countries, analysis of approaches to the legal regulation of land protection in criminal legislation. It is determined that not all criminal laws have the special rules protecting the land only. We analyzed the signs of land damage, revealed the specifics of objective signs of land damage, as well as analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of legal regulation in comparison. It is concluded that relations on the protection and rational use of land, ensuring environmental safety are very important for the uninterrupted provision of the population with a sufficient number of safe and affordable products in the future.
Means of informal communication in political cartoons
Authors: Prokhorova Olga N. , Bekh Ekaterina F. , Dekhnich Olga V. , Seredina Ekaterina V. , Fisunova Natalia V.
Published: July 2021

This article attempts to analyze means of communication such as euphemisms and dysphemisms in a political cartoon. Free expression of personal and public opinion, political humor and political cartoon became an important part of the information sphere. This makes the genre of political cartoon more relevant than ever. The cartoon consists of verbal and visual components, which make the choice of communication tools in the text especially difficult. This determined the problem of our study. We have analyzed political cartoons published in the American media. Using the method of content analysis, we selected 174 euphemisms and dysphemisms, which we divided into lexical-semantic categories. As a result, euphemisms are used frequently in political cartoon than dysphemisms, which, is caused by the genre specificity, thus, the ironical effect is achieved by the contrast between the verbal and visual components.
Legal regulation of service and labor relations in various legal systems
Authors: Gusakova Yuliya S. , Adrianovskaya Tatyana L. , Chuksina Valentina V. , Nifanov Aleksej N. , Presnyakov Michael V.
Published: July 2021

The article provides a comparative characteristic of the concepts of labor relations in some foreign countries. The article analyzes the legal regulation of labor relations, dividing states into two groups. The first includes Russia, France, Germany and a number of other European states. In the second - the USA, Great Britain, Australia and other countries of the Anglo-Saxon legal system. The author denotes the similarities and differences in choosing one of the two models, namely: European (continental) and Anglo-Saxon (Anglo-American). The conclusion is drawn that the borrowing of the experience of the countries adhering to the Anglo-Saxon model is unacceptable for the Russian state, since in them the labor contract is presented not as a tool capable of guaranteeing the rights of workers, but as a legal way to create conditions that can infringe on their interests. In turn, at the moment these countries are moving towards the socialization of labor relations.
The relationship between total mi score and consecutive interpreting performance in iranian male and female trainee interpreters
Authors: Golshahi Zahra , Tajvidi Gholam Reza
Published: July 2021

This empirical descriptive study aimed at finding a relationship between Iranian trainee interpreters' total MI (Multiple Intelligences) scores and their consecutive interpreting performance. It also tried to determine if there is any relationship between the trainee interpreters' gender and their performance in consecutive interpreting. The researcher has always encountered female trainees' superiority in consecutive interpreting classes and wanted to find out if there is any relationship between the trainees' gender and their consecutive interpreting performance. At first, a standard English proficiency test (IELTS, 2007) was administered to homogenize the trainees. One hundred thirteen participants who were all undergraduate students of English Translation took part in the study. At last, 109 of the participants were chosen for the study. Pearson's Product-moment correlation coefficient showed a significant correlation between total MI score in female interpreter trainees and consecutive interpreting performance.
Predictive and migration trends of Russia in the context of Covid-19 pandemic and post-coronavirus world
Authors: Kurbatov Vladimir I. , Mamina Darya A. , Bedrik Andrey V. , Pechkurov Ilya V. , Mareev Vladimir I.
Published: July 2021

This work discusses the trends of the world migration processes development in the context of global COVID-19 pandemic reflected in mass-media practices, network communication and scientific analyses. The methodology of this research is based on systematic methods of evaluating messages in the media and social networks, as well as network analysis techniques, mass media practices and migrant rhetoric in public materials by highlighting, comparing, evaluating and conceptualizing the trends in transformation of migration processes under the influence of global changes caused by the pandemic. The study proves that the global migration processes and migration in the Russian Federation are in crisis under the influence of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Artistic image in furniture craft
Authors: Mukhametzyanova Liliya Rinatovna , Yao Mikhail Konstantinovich , Emanova Juliana Gennadievna , Yao Lubov Markelovna , Pushkar Taisiya
Published: July 2021

The paper is devoted to the role of wood in the art of furniture. The work traces the typological relationship of certain types of furniture designed in the twentieth century with the prototypes of the XVIII and XIX centuries. The paper argues about the possibilities of the material for creating aesthetically significant furniture samples. The stage in recognizing the new possibilities of technologically processed wood is the furniture by J. Summers, which revealed the possibility of designing a chair from a single sheet of plywood “in one piece” without structural connections. H. Peak, C. Mollino, Ch. R. Eames, S. Yanagi worked in the same direction. Chipboard is the last of the materials discussed in the paper. The appeal to the archaic box-type design was laid in the works by Rietveld, M. Bill, and G. Gugelot. In the wake of the architecture, deconstruction in the furniture design can be seen in the works by F. and W. Campana.
From Central Asia to Russia
Authors: Morozova Nataliya M. , Rudakova Ekaterina K. , Ustinkin Sergey V. , Nikitin Alexander V.
Published: July 2021

This study explores the developing relations between three countries: Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, where migration issues and demographic change remain a sensitive subject in public discourse. With declining population and low fertility rates, Russia is facing a serious demographic crisis. Russian government relies on international migration to improve the current demographic situation. This paper reviews social policies that enable the migration flow from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Russia. Issues such as chain migration and new state demographic initiatives are central in this investigation. The recent changes to Russian Federal Law N256-FZ (Maternity capital) are also being investigated. This study provides a useful frame for further exploration of social forces that shape migration patterns and policies within Central Asia and Russia.
Features of sociological diagnostics of russian police and its media representation in the aspect of improving management quality
Authors: Plotnikov Vladimir V. , Sklyarov Alexey S. , Tovancheva Elena N. , Klimenko Tauzhan M.
Published: July 2021

The article considers theoretical and applied assessment of Russian police sociological diagnostics. In Russian society there is a problem of improving efficiency of internal affairs bodies management system, overcoming formalism, voluntarism, bureaucratization and other negative effects. In this article there are analyzed the general theoretical aspects of sociological diagnostics integration into the management practice of internal affairs bodies, the possibilities and limitations of quantitative and qualitative methodology of empirical analysis. The police is treated as a local and integrated institution of the institutional system, simultaneously represented in the social consciousness by the means of traditional and new media resources. The article presents the results of research investigation and methodological-oriented empirical study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of internal affairs bodies management system, as well as searching for weaknesses of sociological diagnostic system. The conclusion is formulated as follows: the symbiosis of quantitative and qualitative empirical sociology (based on theoretical and methodological constructs of positivism and phenomenology) allows establishment of feedback with the controlled object.
Battlefield diary as a source for war-anthropological research (based on the ego-documents of submarine sailor G.I. Sennikov)
Authors: Postnikova Yekaterina G. , Lyubetsky Artyom E. , Sennikova Ksenia G.
Published: July 2021

The research is relevant due to the fact that historical, anthropological and psychological study of new ego-documents provides a significant resource for understanding the present time and social forecasting. The purpose of the article is to study ego-documents written during the Great Patriotic War by G.I. Sennikov, the submarine sailor of the Northern Fleet, with the help of contemporary historical, anthropological and psychological approaches. The research of this source of private origin was proven to be productive in the context of principal directions and key issues of war-historical anthropology: psychology of combat and combatants, soldiers’ fatalism, the psychology of the interpersonal interactions of service members, psychology of the war-time daily routine, history of emotions. The biographical method allowed to reconstruct the life story of Georgiy Sennikov, his comrades-in-arms and commanding officers back, and moreover, to present the events of the Great Patriotic War as a defining moment of his life and creative work.
Portrait of a native senior manager of foreign enterprise from the perspective of employees
Authors: Hoang Nguyen Thanh
Published: July 2021

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected not only to bring capital, technology, know-how and management skills but also to contribute to GDP and create jobs for host countries. In this study, the jobs mentioned are not general positions in a company, but positions that are counted on the fingers – top executive. This study aims to provide the image of a native senior manager based on the expectations of subordinates. This research approaches quantitative methods through survey questionnaires for managers and employees at 25 foreign enterprises in the South of Vietnam. The results of the regression analysis from 135 responses indicate that work experience and leadership are qualities for local staff to become senior managers. This study contributes to the FDI theory. This result inspires native staff to strive to become managers. At the same time, employers need to build job requirements of the top executive positions close to the aspirations of employees.
Digital Competency among Students
Authors: Zulkarnain Nordelina , Abdul Rahman Safawi , Yusoff Muhammad Saiful Anuar
Published: July 2021

IR4.0 technologies enable the learning to be conducted in an easier way and meaningful manner. Many online learning platforms such as Google Classrooms, Frog Classrooms and MOOCS are developed based on the IR4.0 technologies. Students should have necessary competencies in coping with IR4.0 learning technologies. However, there is a lack of digital skills among students as reported in the literature. This study investigates the level of digital competency among students in response to the prescribed issue.   The samples were 389 students studying multiple academic programs in UiTM, Kelantan Branch. By adopting the questionnaires used in previous research, this study specifically measures the information and data literacy, communication, safety, digital content creation and problem-solving competencies following the DigComp Framework. The SPSS version 22 was employed for data analysis. The results indicate lowest score in digital content creations compared to other four competencies. The potential implication of this study is the emphasis on this competence as this skill requested is critical in digital gig economy.
Crítica al liberalismo económico
Authors: Urbina Padilla Dante Abelardo
Published: July 2021

Este artículo establece la incompatibilidad entre cristianismo y liberalismo económico considerando tres fuentes: i) La filosofía cristiana, cuya noción de libertad positiva no puede reducirse a la mera libertad negativa a la que el liberalismo da primacía y centralidad; ii) la Biblia, que establece el deber de pagar impuestos y la justicia social; iii) la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, que entra en conflicto con el liberalismo en cuestiones relacionadas con la justicia social, la regulación del mercado laboral y la intervención del Estado.
Walking the Talk, from Online to Offline? Analyzing Predictors of Political Engagements in the Case of Cebu City, Philippines
Authors: Sacramento Noe John Joseph Endencio
Published: July 2021

The political engagement of individuals has complexly evolved in a borderless world brought by various developments in technology. This study revisits how various predictors, including personality traits such as extraversion and openness to experience, political efficacy, and online (FB) engagement, influence offline political engagements. Using quantitative techniques, the data gathered from a survey with 120 respondents in Cebu City, Philippines, was analyzed using the R software to generate descriptive statistics, correlation, simple linear regression, and multiple regression. A salient finding shows that the respondents’ level of extraversion, openness to experience, and political efficacy is high, while the level of political engagement is low online and offline. While online (FB) political engagement alone highly predicts offline political engagement behavior, all other independent variables (extraversion, openness to experience, and political efficacy) modeled as one attributes a very low effect towards offline political engagement. The model that includes all predictors have produced significant result that strongly supports this study’s central claim. Further, the study discussed the non-engagement of Cebuanos and commenced with suggestions on how Facebook (FB) can further influence an individual’s political engagements as a social media platform. While the publics’ engagements on political issues are vital to democratic societies, the study stressed social media's crucial influence on safeguarding democracies, human rights, and social justice.