bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Using Electronic Information Resources among the Faculty Members of Engineering Colleges in Erode District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Subha S. , Natarajan N. O.
Published: June 2021

This article presents the study about the impact and utilization of electronic information resources among the faculty members of Engineering Colleges in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. Survey method questionnaire tool were used together the data for this study. Out of 670 questionnaires were distributed, 452(67.5%) faculty members are responded. E-resources support teaching, learning and research activities of the present user community especially the faculty members. Generally the availability of e-resources is good for Engineering Colleges. Majority of the respondents use the e-resources for educational and research purpose. In this study we found from the analysis that most of the users are not get more training programs and enough facility for the use of e-resources.
Aware and Usage of Information Communication Technology among the MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore: A Study
Authors: Vinod Kumar B. , Aravind S.
Published: June 2021

ICT has grown up as the most popular and effective information tools of present age. In this study, the usage of ICT by the students of MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore is conceded. A total number of 207 respondents were selected and their response was obtained with the help of questionnaires. Most of the students use the ICT for education purposes and for checking E-mails. Slow access speed and over lode information produced by the internetare the two problems faced by the users.
Information Needs and Information Seeking Pattern of Adult Learners
Authors: Itasanmi S. A. , Okanlawon Olajumoke
Published: June 2021

This study examined the information needs and information seeking pattern of adult learners in literacy programmes in Oyo State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for the study and 200 learners were randomly selected from literacy centres across the state. A self-structured questionnaire was designed and appropriately reviewed and validated by experts in the field of information studies and adult education. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, simple percentages and mean score was used to analyse the data collected from the learners. Results of the analysis revealed a ranking of need for information on health and general wellbeing coming first, followed by information on how to acquire basic literacy skills of reading, writing & arithmetic which was ranked second among others. The findings also showed that adult learners seek information mostly through radio and television (mean = 3.0450), followed by textbooks (mean = 2.8550) and through their facilitators (mean = 2.7400). Adult learners also seek information through their various religious books (mean = 2.7350), literacy primers (mean = 2.6300) and social media (mean = 2.5050). Language barrier and unavailability of required materials ranked first and second respectively among others as the challenges they face in seeking information.
Availability of Library Resources and Services in Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Center Libraries in South India: A Study
Authors: Suresha G. P. , . Ramesha
Published: June 2021

The paper is an attempt to clearly exhibit and examine the availability of both print and electronic resources and listed out the traditional, electronic and web based services offered by the ENVIS center libraries in South India. The findings of the study show that 8 (47.05%) ENVIS libraries received financial assistance from the State Government & Central Government. It is noticed from the study all most all the ENVIS center libraries are having all type of collection to cater to the needs of scientists and at the same time all the ENVIS center libraries offered the library services like circulation service, reference service, new arrivals alert service and newspaper clipping service and new arrivals alert services through e-mail, e-Newspaper slipping and social networking (Twitter, WhatsApp, Face book, LinkedIn) and web based information services. Majority 15 (88.23%) of libraries have built their library collections in both print and electronic format.
IT Management and Staff Pattern in Special Libraries of Greater Guwahati: A Study
Authors: Sarma Kishor
Published: June 2021

Information Technology (IT) management ensures better utilization of resources of production i.e. men, machines and materials. Technological change is becoming a driving force in our society. Information technology has a great impact on the functioning of all types of libraries. The services of special libraries also have been drastically changed due to convergence of computing and telecommunication technologies. This paper discusses about the IT management and staff pattern of special libraries of Guwahati.
Advocacy in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Selected Academic Libraries in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Olurayi R. A.
Published: June 2021

This study investigated advocacy in selected academic libraries in the southwest in order to ascertain methods used and challenges faced in the course of advocating for their libraries with possible solutions. It has become necessary to create awareness and also make our libraries visible to the world so that they can be supported in cash and kind. This enables librarians provide the necessary service hence patronage is encouraged. The study adopted a survey research design with two sets of questionnaire(s) which had 34 and 25 items respectively and interview. Random selection of the population comprised of two hundred and seventy seven (277) librarians (professionals and paraprofessionals) and library users mostly lecturers’ from different departments from the University of Ibadan, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Obafemi Awolowo, University Ile Ife and Lead City University Ibadan respectively. Results showed that all the academic libraries in this study have not started advocacy, do not have advocacy plan in their strategic objectives. Therefore, librarians and other library personnel ought to be sent for trainings, workshops and seminars to equip them for advocacy activities. The study recommended that similar study be carried out in other academic libraries across Nigeria to enable librarians understand its importance.
A Scientometric Assessment of Renewable Biomass Research Output in India
Authors: Nair Jyothi G. , Raja S. , Devapattabiraman P.
Published: June 2021

This paper provides a quantitative assessment of the scientific literature for mapping the intellectual structure of Renewable Biomass research in India and its scientific development over 20 years (1999-2018). A total of 691 publications were subjected to examination. The study characterizes top (cited and downloaded) papers, citation patterns, most frequent topic clusters, and keywords, and social mentions by country, discipline, and professional status. The results highlight some areas of improvement in this field of study. This study also reveals a lot of well-established topics which are changing gradually with impact on citations and downloads. Statistical models and analysis give the result that the field is predominantly influenced by fundamental and highly recognized scientists and papers. The analysis was conducted using HistCite software.
An Analysis of Online Courses: With Special Reference to SWAYAM
Authors: Vinodh Kumar B. , Dhanapal A. , Tharmar K.
Published: June 2021

This paper examines the online courses of SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active – Learning for Young Aspiring Minds programme) project which is developed by MHRD, Government of India to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The data were collected from SWAYAM website (https://swayam.gov.in) for this study during Sep-2018 and further analyzed by top ten major subjects, learning path, top five Institutions and top five faculty members. It is found that total 1556 online courses has contributed by 15 major subjects and further it is found that in major subject category of Engineering has contributed 935 online courses and Architecture & Planning has contributed 2 online courses.
School Library Services for Educational Rebirth: The Case of Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: James Afebuameh Aiyebelehin. , Catherine (CLN) Iboi
Published: June 2021

The paper explores the roles of school libraries in the rebirth of Nigerian Education system with particular focus on Edo state. The strategies employed at Lumen Christi International High School were carefully examined. The paper employed the document analysis and exploratory approach to gather facts for making conclusions. Very prominent among facts gathered from literature were that: there is a decay in the Nigerian Education system; and that school libraries have crucial roles to play in the rebirth of the education system. The paper concluded that for there to be meaningful development in the education system, the school library must be positioned to contribute to the process, and the school librarian must devise strategies to effect a change in the orientation of the students in the primary and secondary schools.
School Library Services as a Catalyst for the Better Basic Education in Nigeria
Authors: Ilori Maria E. , Oluwafemi Victor Segun , Odusina Emmanuel Sunday
Published: June 2021

This paper reviews existing literature on how school library services could lead to better basic educational system in Nigeria. Extent literature reviewed that there is poor state of library services to pre-primary, primary and post primary education institutions in Nigeria, providing learning resources is the primary and fundamental role of the school library. Education cannot be achieved without resources that will enhance learning activities. The study concluded that library resources and services are grossly inadequate in many primary and post primary schools in Nigeria and several factors have been attributed to this anomaly in our education system. However the study therefore recommends that the school library authorities should improve in creating more awareness on library services and programmes; the library management in collaboration with the school authorities should provide more fund to run the library effectively; the school management authorities should provide a befitting and well equipped building for the library.
Training and teaching applications for Autistic Children based on C# standalone application
Authors: Yousif Mohammed
Published: June 2021

Autism is a disease, which affects the child's ability to communicate with those around them and develop mutual relations with them and hence it needs to have a quick and efficient treatment technique. The earliest age of ASD diagnosis is between 4.5 and 5.5 years. Approximately 6 per 1000 children under eight years suffer from ASD. Statistics show an annual increase of the disease about 3,500 cases of children with autism in the Sultanate of Oman. The aim of this work is to design an Interactive Learning System based Windows Application for teaching the children with Autism. The Windows Application is developed using C# which will be useful to teach the children different things such as Alphabets, Numbers, Fruits, Vegetables and many more. The application is a bi-lingual application (English and Arabic). The application can be used also to test the progress of the children. Also, develop interactive materials that help children with special needs for enhancing their communicating and thinking. In addition develop interactive materials that help children with special needs for enhancing their communication and rational skills which could help them to integrate into the society.
One history of technology and media in distance education
Authors: Bates Tony , Glikman Viviane
Published: June 2021

There is a long history of the use of technology in distance education. It is necessary to look beyond the technological tools to examine the systems of media that enable meaning to be communicated and understood through the use of technology. The article looks at the development of oral, written, video and computer technologies and media from the perspective of their influence on distance education. It concludes with some lessons from this historical perspective regarding media and technology in distance education today.
Експериментальне визначення інерційності спрацьовування спринклерних зрошувачів автоматичних систем водяного пожежогасіння
Authors: Bondarenko Serhij , Murin Michailo , Jakovlev Igor
Published: June 2021

Отримано експериментальні дані інерційності спринклерних зрошувачів з температурою спрацьовування 57 ºС з урахуванням швидкості наростання температури та отримана емпірична залежність часу спрацьовування спринклерного зрошувача з моменту виникнення пожежі. Це дозволяє оцінити застосування даного типу зрошувачів для захисту різних приміщень залежно від класу пожежної небезпеки. При виборі вихідних даних для проектування спринклерних автоматичних систем водяного пожежогасіння залежно від класу приміщень по пожежній небезпеці проглядається два підходи. Для приміщень класу ОН зі збільшенням пожежної небезпеки інтенсивність подачі вогнегасної речовини залишається постійної (І0 = 5 мм/хв), а збільшується площа гасіння для розрахунку витрати води (Fр = 72 м2 для ОН1, Fр = 144 м2 для ОН2, Fр = 216 м2 для ОН3, Fр = 360 м2 для ОН4). Для приміщень ННР використовується інший підхід. При проектуванні спринклерної автоматичної системи водяного пожежогасіння розрахункова площа для визначення сумар-ної витрати води залишається постійної (Fр = 260 м2) а змінюється інтенсивність подачі вогнегасної речовини (І0 = 7,5 мм/хв для ННР1, І0 = 10 мм/хв для ННР2, І0 = 12,5 мм/хв для ННР3). Однак, і перший підхід і другий мають на увазі, що площа гасіння пожежі залишається фіксованою величиною, а лінійна швидкість розвитку пожежі в явному виді ніде не враховується. Тому, одержання даних про час спрацьовування спринклерного зрошувача залежно від швидкості наростання температури пожежі в приміщенні, що захищається, дозволить визначити мінімальну площу зрошення осередку пожежі. Оптимальний вибір розрахункової площі для визначення витрати води при гасінні пожежі дозволить оптимізувати параметри гідравлічної розподільної мережі, вибір елементів системи, розрахувати ефективність застосування системи пожежогасіння
RANCANG BANGUN PORTAL WEB PELAPORAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA (K3) MELALUI PENDEKATAN BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (BPI) DAN PURWARUPA (STUDI KASUS PT PAMAPERSADA NUSANTARA)
Authors: Novianti Nindy Okta , Milania Aisyah , Suhendra Suhendra
Published: June 2021

Pada perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang penambangan, keselamatan dan kesehatan karyawan merupakan hal yang penting. PT PAMA sebagai sebuah perusahaan pertambangan telah berupaya untuk selaras mengikuti regulasi atau peraturan-peraturan K3 yang ada. Pelaporan insiden yang terjadi di area kerja dan pencatatan risiko dan mitigasi di seluruh area kerja telah dilakukan namun masih terdapat beberapa masalah operasional yang muncul terkait diantaranya yaitu data terkait keselamatan dan kesehatan karyawan masih berbentuk salinan kertas, memiliki format laporan yang berbeda-beda dan tersebar diantar antar area kerja atau cabang. Hal ini dirasa menyulitkan dan membutuhkan waktu yang lama dalam hal pencarian, distribusi, pemantauan dan kontrol khususnya oleh kantor pusat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengusulkan solusi terhadap permasalahan yang ada melalui pembuatan portal web. Portal web dikembangkan dengan pendekatan BPI dan purwarupa. Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan untuk pengembangan adalah bahasa
pemrograman ASP dengan basis data SQL Server. Dengan portal web proses pelaporan, pemantauan dan kontrol K3 dapat menjadi lebih mudah dan cepat
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI TOKO BAJU SHIENA WEAR
Authors: Arifah Riesta Pinky Nurul , Anwar Rifqih Syahrial , Kusumawati Arie , Devi Indah Cyithia
Published: June 2021

Toko baju Shiena Wear merupakan usaha komersial yang telah memanfaatkan teknologi khususnya media sosial dalam proses jual belinya. Namun, hal tersebut tidak diimbangi dengan komputerisasi pada penyimpanan data-data penjualannya. Data-data penjualan toko baju Shiena Wear saat ini masih dikelola dengan manual. Hal ini tentunya mengakibatkan beberapa masalah, salah satunya yaitu rentannya terjadi kesalahan pada pencatatan data penjualan, pemborosan kertas, serta waktu pencatatan data yang tergolong lama. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sebuah perancangan sistem informasi berbasis komputerisasi sebagai solusi dari permasalahan yang dihadapi saat ini. Perancangan Sistem informasi toko baju Shiena Wear memanfaatkan beberapa teknik analisis untuk dapat memberikan gambaran rancangan sistem yang akan dibangun yang diantaranya adalah Flowchart, DFD (Data Flow Diagram), ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram) serta rancangan mockup sistem. Dengan dibangunnya sistem ini, seluruh data-data penjualan took akan dapat disimpan dan diolah dengan mudah sehingga dapat mengatasi masalah yang dihadapi oleh toko baju Shiena Wear.
Intra operative assessment of the coronal balance in spinal deformity surgery : a technical note and retrospective study
Authors: Dewilde Thibault , Schelfaut Sebastiaan , Bamps Sven , Papen Matthias , Moens Pierre
Published: June 2021

Obtaining a spine that is well balanced after fusion for scoliotic deformity is primordial for the patients’ quality of life. A simple T-shaped instrument combined with standard intraoperative fluoroscopy can be of great help to evaluate the coronal alignment quickly. The aim of this study was to evaluate if a T-shaped device could predict the postoperative coronal balance. Before finalization of the rod fixation, the balance was checked by verifying the relationship between the T-shaped instrument and the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV), and final adjustments were made to correct the coronal balance. A retrospective study was conducted on 48 patients who underwent surgery to correct scoliotic deformity. Intraoperative and postoperative coronal alignment was measured independently by two observers. The mean intraoperative horizontal offset measured between T-shaped instrument and the center of the UIV was 1,69mm to the right with a standard deviation (SD) of 12,43 mm. On postoperative full spine radiographs, the mean offset between the centra sacral vertical line and the center of the UIV was 2,44mm to the left with a SD of 13,10mm. There is no significant difference in coronal balance between both measurements (p=0,12). With this technique we were able to predict the postoperative coronal balance in all but one patient (97,92%). We conclude that the use of a simple T-shaped instrument can provide adequate intraoperative assessment of coronal balance in correcting scoliotic deformity.

Level of evidence : IV – case series
Implant failure following pedicle based dynamic stabilization of the lumbar spine
Authors: Schauvliege Hans , Du Bois Marc , Verlooy Jan
Published: June 2021

Pedicle-based dynamic stabilization (PBDS) devices such as Dynesys are promoted as an alternative and less invasive option for rigid stabilization of one and even more levels of the lumbar spine. Promising features of the Dynesys system, as well as shortcomings, became obvious in several clinical studies. Since 2012, we started using a new PBDS device as an alternative for the Dynesys, to avoid the screw loosening and the kyphosing effect.

The objective is to compare failure rates between the Dynesys and Balan-C type PBDS implant and factors affecting outcome.

In a retrospective study we investigated a total of 90 patients with lumbar pedicle screw dynamic stabilization (a group of 64 patiënts with Dynesys stabilization is compared to a group of 26 patients with Balan-C stabilization). Mean follow-up was 48 and 38 months, respectively. Using logistic regression analysis the impact of baseline characteristics such as gender, age, body mass index (BMI), indication for surgery, primary or revision surgery, single versus more level surgery, surgeon’s experience and type of the implant on implant failure was analyzed.

We found a statistically significant difference in failure rates between the two systems (13% in the Dynesys group versus 62% in the Balan-C group). In multivariate analysis, type of implant was associated with implant failure (odds ratio : 13).

Our current results call for an optimization of the pre-and post-marketing surveillance of pedicle-based dynamic stabilization.
PRACTICES OF BANKS FOR CREDITS TO BE GRANTED TO SMEs
Authors: ACAR Cem Sadık , ÇETİNER Müge
Published: June 2021

While a certain definition has not been made for SMEs across the world yet, this definition is determined according to conditions of country where SME operates in. In general, companies defined as SME constitute 80%-90% of the overall economy, SMEs lead and drive both employment and economy. In this study, definition of SMEs made in general or by banks and challenges and advantages to be seen with BASEL III are addressed. Innovations brought by BASEL III and effects of these innovations on SMEs are also mentioned. With a field study conducted for Istanbul province specifically, it is aimed to research the source of financing issues of SMEs and tools they use to get over this problem, possible problems they may face with BASEL III and their thoughts on the transition process. In the light of survey findings, it is concluded that most of enterprises operate as SME clients in Turkey, they go through financial issues and their concerns mostly focus on credit costs with BASEL III, but most of them expect a trouble-free transition to BASEL III.
Kajian Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Pengaturan Perdagangan Gula Kristal Rafinasi Melalui Pasar Lelang Komoditas dari Sudut Pandang Pelaku IKM dan Pakar
Authors: P Kwarnanto Rohmawan
Published: June 2021

Regulatory Impact Analysis or Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) is the process of systematic analysis of the impact of the policy. Usually, the RIA approach is implemented in the process of formulating a new policy or policies in force that could be useful for the processes of revision or improvement of policies. This study was to analyze the impact of Minister of Trade Regulation (the Regulation) No.16 / M-DAG / PER / 3/2017 and the Rules and Regulations Auction Markets refined sugar that has been disseminated to stakeholders issued by PT Pasar Komoditas Jakarta (PT PKJ) and provide recommendations to the government, in this case, the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy and Trade Ministry. Data processing was performed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to take advantage of the data sources are interviews, discussions, field studies, as well as desk-study. Quantitative methods are performed by calculating the percentage of respondents' opinions on these questions. While qualitative methods were performed with descriptive information gathering through interviews or discussions. The place of research includes 6 Province, namely Jakarta, West Java, Banten, Central Java, East Java, and Yogyakarta, conducted in early October to early December 2017. The sample of this study is the small and medium industries as many as 21 respondents. While respondents expert (expert) made up of economists, legal experts, and public policy experts amounted to 6 people
Teaching Outdoor Adventure Activities in Preschools: A Review of Creativity and Learning Development
Authors: Zafeiroudi Aglaia , Kouthouris Charilaos
Published: June 2021

Creativity is a significant part of all aspects of childhood growth and development, including learning. Adventure play has been identified as a key component of early childhood, and it presents a variety of challenges and opportunities to educators, parents and children. This study explores the current state of knowledge of preschool outdoor adventure activity teaching and its impact on learning and creativity. The review reveals that adventure play boosts creativity and learning development in preschool children. Through a review of current literature, this paper discusses the importance of adventure activities in early years, the role of risk in creativity and learning development and the appropriateness of outdoor and adventure activity teaching methods. The paper concludes with an examination of gaps in existing knowledge and a discussion of the challenges to outdoor adventure activities from both parents and children. It recommends that schools, kindergartens and other institutions organize events, such as conferences, to educate parents and teachers on the role of outdoor adventure play in enhancing children’s learning abilities and creative thinking.
The Genetics and Learning Disorders of the Syndromes Involving Craniosynostosis
Authors: Singh-Makkar Sarabjot , Paul Trissa , Paul Tanya , Paul Tashvin
Published: June 2021

Prenatal genetic vehicles that lead to facial and cranial dysmorphias, specifically craniosynostosis, are seen in a spectrum of synostotic syndromes that include apert, crouzon, Kleeblattschadel deformity, saethre-chotzen, muenke, cranio-fronto-nasal syndrome, Robinow-Sorauf syndrome and beare-stevenson-cutis-gyrata syndrome. Specific genes involved in cranio-synostotic syndromes include: TWIST1, EFNB1, GLI2, DMD, YWHAE, IRAK2, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, CNTNAP2, ADAMTS18, SKI, MECP2, KIFBP, TCF12, H2AL1P, GAGE12D and possibly HDAC9. Regarding protein expression, conserved domains found in rpsblast for craniosynostosis using the NCBI homologene tool show IGc2 (smart00408) immunoglobulin C-2 Type, PKc_like (cl09925) Protein Kinases, catalytic domain, Ig (cl11960) Immunoglobulin domain. A discussion of all the syndromes involving craniosynostosis is beyond the scope of this paper. We will discuss the clinical features, genetics, cognitive development and associated psychiatric conditions of the more common syndromes involving craniosynostosis. We theorize that the clinical features and genetics of craniosynostosis involve a spectrum of syndromes on which there is variable severity and involvement of impaired cognition and developmental disorders.
Emergent features of species: existence between populations and communities
Authors: Zagorodniuk Igor
Published: June 2021

The key block of tasks in defining species as a phenomenon, as a concept, and as a category — its emergent features, is considered. These include 5 systems of features, such as 1) diagnosis (primarily morphological, including unique apomorphies); 2) genotype in the broadest sense (including karyotype); 3) system of reproduction and protection of the gene pool from mixing with foreign forms (reproductive isolation); 4) geographical range (including type habitats and distribution limits); 5) system of variability (including the presence and features of age-related changes, sexual differences, and trends in geographical variation). There is evidence that species as a reality is characterized by the properties of "repeating structures". To the latter the author includes the following six: 1) limited volumes of species composition of communities; 2) limited body-size rows of guilds; 3) parallelisms and the phenomenon of isomorphism; 4) limited number of ecotypes and the phenomenon of vicariates; 5) homeomorphies and restrictions of morphological types; 6) synperates as overlaps of range boundaries. Areas of non-alternative application of the concept of "species", including red lists, checklists, descriptions of unique parts of communities (endemics, rarities, etc.), and objects of economic value are given.
The genetic species concept and its versatility
Authors: Mezhzherin Sergey
Published: June 2021

A review of the species criteria of the four most popular species concepts (typological, genetic, bio-logical, and evolutionary-phylogenetic) shows that they are essentially the same. In each of them, the fact of fixing alternative alleles in diverging populations is a key circumstance in one form or another. Such groups of populations should be considered as a kind of evolutionary genetic dis-creteness supported by a protected gene pool. Therefore, a biological species should be understood as a set of populations, individuals of which have the fixation of common unique alleles for a num-ber of structural genes. Differences between the concepts are secondary and are due to the emphasis on different sides of the same phenomenon or the use of different methods for determining the ge-netic structure. It is indicated that there are subjective difficulties in the application of the genetic concept (the reluctance of traditional taxonomists to lose their monopoly) and objective problems caused by the unequal period of divergence of taxa of the species rank and different ways of form-ing genetically discrete entities.
Conceptualization of the species problem
Authors: Pavlinov Igor
Published: June 2021

The species problem is understood as a result of the contradiction between aspiration and inability to reduce diversity of species conceptions (SCs) to a single one. Any SC represents the natural spe-cies phenomenon in a certain cognitive situation and serves as a heuristic model of this phenomenon in the latter. SCs of various levels of generality emerge as a result of sequential multiple reduction cascade; the more reduction steps lead to a particular SC, the less it is adequate to the natural species phenomenon. The entire array of SCs can be represented by a conceptual pyramid, within which various SCs occur as particular interpretations of more general (inclusive) concepts and have no sense without contexts imposed by them. It is suggested that, in order to define natural “species in general,” a certain concept of biota should be fixed at the top of conceptual pyramid allowing to dis-tinguish between species and non-species (such as life form, syntaxa, guilds) phenomena. The on-tology of the natural species phenomenon is presumably determined by its essence, viz. species-hood. The latter is a part of the entire natural history of organisms, so its manifestations are group-specific and evolve with the evolutionary development of the structure of biota.
Species as a system within a system
Authors: Rekovets Leonid , Kuzmenko Liudmyla
Published: June 2021

The article presents the results of an analytical review of general laws of nature development and their relationships with the laws of biological evolution in terms of general theory of systems and their synergetic manifestation at different levels of organization. The basis of such analysis is the interpretation of the species as a system, as a structure with self-organizing and complicating abilities, as well as a unit of evolutionary diversity and taxonomy. At the same time, as a system, the species occupies an appropriate position in system subordination, in the hierarchy of biological evolution, and in systems of taxonomic division and phylogeny. Its synergistic connections in the system characterize its complexity, functionality, self-organization, and alternative development, which is manifested through saltation, relative balance and constant absorption of energy to organize chaos as a source of order. These characteristics accompany the non-integrated development of biological systems as open and unbalanced by intraspecific polymorphism. Analytical delineation of the species as a system within a system involves defining it as a structure, an element, and a carrier of properties and functions at different organizational (ontogenetic, biocoenotic, and evolutionary) levels of biological systems.
Hybridization in the genus Cervus
Authors: Volokh Anatoliy
Published: June 2021

Representatives of the genus Cervus are able to hybridize with the formation of intermediate forms that can reproduce between themselves. An example of this is the Askanian deer, which has absorbed the morphological and biological qualities of the founders, but has a unique and stable ecotype. This is a demonstration of the possible sympatric formation of some of the modern cervids. According to external and craniological parameters and the ability of their offspring to breed, the red deer of hybrid origin from the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve can be given a subspecies status Cervus elaphus falz-feini.
On the position of parthenogenetic vertebrates in the evolutionary flow and the applicability of species concept to them
Authors: Dotsenko Iryna
Published: June 2021

The review is devoted to the analysis of literature sources considering the concepts of "species" and its criteria, "speciation", "reticulate evolution" and "Darwinian evolution", "divergence", "hybridization", and "parthenogenesis". The evolutionary fate and place of parthenogenetic organisms (in particular, among vertebrates) in the general evolutionary flow are considered. The reasons for the predominance of bisexual reproduction despite the obvious energetic and quantitative benefits of parthenogenesis are analysed. The applicability of the term "species" to parthenogenetic organisms is considered, considering their discrepancy with the main (genetic and reproductive) species criteria according to most concepts.
On the species independence of Carlina cirsioides Klokov (Asteraceae)
Authors: Melnyk Viktor
Published: June 2021

The systematic position and modern state of populations of the rare species of Ukrainian flora Carlina cirsioides Klokov (Asteraceae) are considered. Since this species is included into the Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009) and the European List of Globally Threatened Animals and Plants (1991), it is well-known for European botanists as an endemic of the Ukrainian flora. However, neither the authors of Flora Europaea (1976), nor monographers of the genus Carlina recognize Carlina cirsioides as a separate species. Comparative morphological, chorological, and coenotic analyzes does not allow Carlina cirsioides to be considered as a separate species, endemic and relic of the Ukrainian flora. According to morphological features, specimens from the plains of Ukraine are referred to the subspecies Carlina acaulis caulescens, which is distributed mainly in plain regions of Europe. Ecological and coenotic conditions of habitats of Carlina acaulis in the lowland part of Ukraine are different from its habitats in the Carpathians and Alps and are close to xerotherme grass communities with Carlina acaulis of plains of Central Europe. Steppe communities of Festuco-Brometea class with Carlina acaulis in the Volhynian-Podolian Upland are similar to xerotherme communities with Carlina acaulis of Central Europe. Erico-Pinetea class communities are common habitats for Carlina acaulis in the Ukrainian Polissia and north-eastern Poland. Lowering the species status of Carlina cirsioides from separate species to subspecies Carlina acaulis caulescens does not diminish its phytosozological value. Due to the low number of Carlina acaulis populations in the Volhynian-Podolian Upland and Polissia, all localities of this species in the lowland part of Ukraine need to be provided by protection.
Type collections of plants and fungi in Ukraine: realities and prospects
Authors: Shiyan Natalia
Published: June 2021

For the stability of the nomenclature of biological organisms an important condition is the presence and preservation of type specimens of the described taxa. The type specimens of plants and fungi typically are accumulated and stored in herbaria of specialized scientific institutions (e.g. botanical gardens and universities) or natural history museums. In Ukraine, there are nearly 80 herbaria of various volumes of collections but only 22 of them have type materials of taxa of different ranks, which were described from the territory of Ukraine and the world. The article includes a quantitative assessment of type materials of Ukrainian herbaria and emphasizes their role in regional and global biodiversity surveys. On the basis of own research of the Ukrainian herbarium fund, the estimation of preservation conditions of type specimens of plants and fungi and their collections in Ukraine is given, and the prospects of functioning of these collections are considered.
Modern evolutionism and the views of A. A. Lyubishchev on the problem of species
Authors: Artemieva Elena
Published: June 2021

With the advent of Darwinism, historical, functional, and adaptive approaches began to dominate in the theory of form. According to A. A. Lyubishchev: «Historical morphology devoured constructive». The tasks of morphology and taxonomy are closely related. Both disciplines should strive to identify the laws governing the diversity of the organic world. The nomogenetic component of evolution, the laws underlying the system, are reflected in morphology. And vice versa, the similarity of organs of different origins, facts of incomplete homology, pre-adaptation of forms, a huge number of parallelisms and many other morphological factors prove not only the existence of laws of form, but also the nomogenetic component of evolution. Despite the heterogeneity and exceptional complexity in the structure of organisms, there is a recurrence of similar forms that penetrates the entire systematics, suggesting that the forms of organisms are not epiphenomenons of a complex structure. An excellent example of regular variability is the Law of homologous series of hereditary variability by N. I. Vavilov: «knowing what mutational changes occur in individuals of any species, one can foresee that the same mutations in similar conditions will arise in related species and genera.» For A. A. Lyubishchev, the main components of evolution were: 1) tychogenetic (evolution based on random, unforeseen mutations); 2) nomogenetic (the presence of firm laws of development and limited form formation); 3) ectogenetic (factors external to organisms); and 4) telogenetic (active adaptation of organisms). At present, the study of architectonics and promorphology is coming to the fore, i.e. symmetry of organisms.
Theodosius Dobrzhansky’s scientific work in Kyiv: key milestones and colleagues (a story of one photograph)
Authors: Zagorodniuk Igor
Published: June 2021

Details of the development of studies, the circle of communication and the subsequent fate of colleagues of Th. Dobrzhansky during his work in Kyiv in 1920–1924 are considered. Information is given on the stages of professional growth and affiliations of the young scientist (5 key positions) and his main scientific achievements during his work in Kyiv (5 positions), which became the basis for further rise to worldwide recognition. The only known collective photo of the Kyiv period is analysed in detail with attention to the location and colleagues showed on the photo. The photo was unambiguously taken in the Zoological Laboratory of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. This is evidenced by the details of the entourage and comparison of images of stuffed animals in the photo of 1924 and 1902. Detailed information is given about each of Dobrzhansky’s colleagues showed in the photo: M. Greze, S. Ivanov, Y. Kerkis, L. Kossa¬kovsky, O. Lebedev, M. Levitt, and G. Shpet. With the exception of Dobrzhansky, Prof. Lebedev and M. Greze, the team in the photo can be identified as a group of zoologists, most of whom just planned to became or already were students. Among Dobrzhansky’s students or junior colleagues, only Y. Horoshchenko is absent in the photo. All of them remained in contact with Dobrzhansky after his departure to Petrograd and New York.
Sachgerechte Buchreparaturen
Authors: Huhsmann Enke
Published: June 2021

Die Buchreparatur ist neben der Konservierung ein Baustein im System der Bestandserhaltung in Bibliotheken. Während die Konservierung eine schadenspräventive Methode ist, sind die buchbinderische Bearbeitung und Restaurierung instand setzende Maßnahmen im Fall der Schädigung.
Editorial
Authors: Kowark Hannsjörg
Published: June 2021

Die Württembergische Landesbibliothek steht in ihrer fast 250-jährigen Geschichte vor entscheidenden Veränderungen. Mit dem Erweiterungsbau und der damit verbundenen Neustrukturierung des bestehenden Gebäudes und seiner Organisationsform entsteht die „Neue Württembergische Landesbibliothek“.
Rückblick: Zeitoper X „Die Geisterinsel“ - Der Einzug des „Bibliotheksschlafs“ in den Lesesaal der WLB
Authors: Ennen Jörg
Published: June 2021

Ausgesprochen interessant war die Inszenierung der „Geisterinsel“ im Mai 2011 durch die Staatsoper Stuttgart, auf die hier näher eingegangen werden soll.
Einbände mit sichtbarem Inhalts- oder Provenienzbezug
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Auf der Ludwigsburger Antiquariatsmesse 2013 konnten mehrere Bände mit bemerkenswerten Einbänden erworben werden. Gemeinsam ist ihnen, dass die Art der Einbandgestaltung auf den Inhalt bzw. den Vorbesitzer hinweist.
Einbandsammlung Gotthilf Kurz
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Die Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart verfügt aus dem Nachlass des Buchbinders Gotthilf Kurz (1923-2010) über eine Sammlung von 521 Handeinbänden.
Erweiterungsbau der WLB – Teil 4
Authors: Kowark Hannsjörg , Lüll Martina
Published: June 2021

Nachdem der Erweiterungsbau nicht, wie ursprünglich zugesagt, in den Doppelhaushalt 2013/14 aufgenommen worden ist, sind seitens der Staatlichen Vermögens- und Hochbauverwaltung sämtliche Nutzergespräche mit den Architekten und dem Nutzer im Oktober 2012 eingestellt worden. Erst in der  Planungsbesprechung vom 4. April 2013 wurde vom Ministerium für Finanzen und Wirtschaft (MFW) die Etatisierung mit 48 Mio. Euro im 2. Nachtragshaushalt 2013/14 als neues Ziel formuliert, um mit dem Bau im Sommer 2014 beginnen zu können.
Redende Einbände
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Ein Einband ist Teil der ästhetischen Gesamtkomposition eines Buches, hat aber je nach Gestaltung auch eine ästhetische und inhaltliche Eigenaussage. Das Phänomen eines „redenden Einbandes“ (reliure parlante) stellt eine Sonderform der Wechselwirkung zwischen Buchblock und Einband dar.
Social Media in der WLB – ein Fragebogenprojekt
Authors: Röger Tobias
Published: June 2021

Im November 2013 wurde im Rahmen einer Masterarbeit eine Umfrage zum Einsatz sozialer Medien in der Landesbibliothek durchgeführt. Der Fragebogen wurde an verschiedenen Stellen in der Bibliothek ausgelegt und zudem in der identischen Version auf die Homepage unter „Aktuelles“ gestellt.
Der Erweiterungsbau der WLB – Teil 7
Authors: Kowark Hannsjörg , Lüll Martina
Published: June 2021

Nach einer zehnjährigen Planungsphase konnte der Erweiterungsbau im März 2015 mit ersten vorbereitenden Maßnahmen endlich in Angriff genommen werden.
Kulturgutaustausch
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Nur wenige alte Drucke befanden sich durchgehend im Besitz einer Familie oder einer Institution. Vielfach gelangten sie auf unterschiedlichem Wege, durch Verkauf, Schenkung, Konfi skation, Aussonderung zu neuen Besitzern. Anhand bestimmter Hinweise lässt sich manchmal zumindest ein Teil des Besitzgangs nachvollziehen.
Einband als Zeugnis zwischenstaatlicher Beziehungen
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Im Dienst verschiedener Vertreter des französischen Hochadels wirkte der Universalgelehrte und Dichter Louis E. Billardon de Sauvigny (1738-1812). Seine Biographie des französischen Königs Heinrich III. (1551-1589) erschien 1787 in Paris.
Jürgen Rohwer, 1924 - 2015
Authors: Hirschfeld Gerhard
Published: June 2021

Nachruf auf den langjährigen Direktor der Bibliothek für Zeitgeschichte, Jürgen Rohwer (1924-2015).
bilderbuchreifer Notfall
Authors: Trost Vera , Brandt Sonja
Published: June 2021

In der Nacht von Freitag, 20., auf Samstag, 21. November 2015, regnete es in Stuttgart in Strömen. Auf der Abdeckung des Magazins der WLB konnte das Wasser nicht mehr abfließen, staute sich und ergoss sich über eine Nut ins Zeitungsmagazin. Da diese Stelle als Schwachstelle bekannt war, steht dort für alle Fälle eine leere Wassertonne. Doch in dieser Nacht erwies sich ihr Fassungsvermögen als zu gering.
Kassenautomaten mit verbessertem Quittungsdruck
Authors: Abele Stephan
Published: June 2021

Zur Bezahlung der verschiedenen Bibliotheksgebühren (Jahresgebühr, Portoersatz, Mahnungen usw.) stehen in der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek für unsere Benutzer bereits seit vielen Jahren zwei Kassenautomaten der Firma HESS zur Verfügung. Die Bezahlung ist sowohl mit Bargeld als auch mit der Girokarte möglich.
Erweiterungsbau der WLB – Teil 10
Authors: Kowark Hannsjörg , Lüll Martina
Published: June 2021

Der Erweiterungsbau macht Fortschritte und gewinnt langsam an Höhe. Auch einzelne Strukturen des Gebäudes sind jetzt schon erkennbar: die Einfahrt zur Tiefgarage, das Cafeteria-Geschoss sowie die große Treppe zum Vorplatz der Bibliothek.
neuer „BOSS“ für die WLB
Authors: Abele Stephan , Oberfell Jörg
Published: June 2021

Die Auflösung des Begriffs lautet: BSZ One Stop Search. BOSS ist ein Resource Discovery System (RDS), das vom Bibliotheksservice-Zentrum für die Literaturrecherche in wissenschaftlichen Bibliotheken entwickelt wurde. Ziel von RDS-Systemen ist es – aus Benutzersicht – einen integrierten Zugang, d. h. eine Suchoberfläche, für möglichst viele bibliografische Ressourcen anzubieten.
Sturmwind der Reformation
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Die Württembergische Landesbibliothek konnte mit herausragenden Leihgaben zum Gelingen einer kooperativen Ausstellung anlässlich des Reformationsjubiläums in der Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire de Strasbourg beitragen.
Ausstellungsprojekte in der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek für das Jahr 2000
Authors: Trost Vera
Published: June 2021

Ausstellungsprojekte in der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek für das Jahr 2000.
Biblisches Lesebuch für Kinder
Authors: Herrmann Christian
Published: June 2021

Neuerwerbung für die Bibelsammlung
Nachlass von Hans Georg Bertram
Authors: Metzger Anne-Marie
Published: June 2021

Dass Hans Georg Bertram Spuren in der evangelischen Kirchenmusik hinterlassen würde, zeichnete sich früh ab – dass sein Nachlass aber in der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek landen würde, ergab sich erst durch spätere Lebensabschnitte.
Bücher unterwegs
Authors: Mack Judith
Published: June 2021

Mit dem Einzug in den Erweiterungsbau stehen den Nutzerinnen und Nutzern der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek über 250.000 ausleihbare Medien frei zugänglich zur Verfügung. Der sogenannte Freihandbestand erstreckt sich über vier Stockwerke. Trotz dieser Neuerung wird es auch weiterhin noch den klassischen Magazinbestand geben. Eine Buchtransportanlage der Schweizer Firma Gilgen wird zukünftig die Aufgabe übernehmen, die Medien über versteckte Förderbänder und Aufzüge durch das Gebäude zu transportieren. Das Zurückbuchen und die Vorsortierung erfolgen durch dieRückgabeautomaten der Firma easyCheck, sodass der Transport automatisiert stattfinden kann. Im Folgenden werden Rückgabe, Sortierung der Medien sowie der Aufbau der Anlage näher beleuchtet.
50 Jahre Landesbibliothek im Neubau von Horst Linde
Authors: Pust Hans-Christian
Published: June 2021

Vor 50 Jahren, am 3. August 1970, wurde das heutige Gebäude der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek an der Konrad-Adenauer-Straße in Stuttgart eröffnet. Anlass genug, um sich die Vorgeschichte, die Entstehung und die Architektur dieses Baus noch einmal genauer anzusehen.
Weltkriegsbücherei in der „Hauptstadt des Schwabenlandes“
Authors: Westerhoff Christian
Published: June 2021

Seit vielen Jahrzehnten ist die Bibliothek für Zeitgeschichte eine etablierte Anlaufstelle für Forschung, Lehre, Ausstellungsmacher, Publizisten und historisch Interessierte in Stuttgart. Gegründet wurde sie 1915 jedoch nicht am Neckar, sondern in Berlin. Erst einige Jahre später, im Oktober 1920, kommt die damalige Weltkriegsbücherei in 13 Eisenbahnwaggons nach Stuttgart. 1.500 Kisten voller Bibliotheksgut werden ins Schloss Rosenstein gebracht. Die Übersiedlung verlief keineswegs reibungslos. Ein Blick in die Akten zeigt nicht nur, mit welchen Schwierigkeiten die Bibliothek zunächst zu kämpfen hatte, sondern wirft auch ein Schlaglicht auf die alltäglichen Probleme in den Anfangsjahren der Weimarer Republik.
Peter Amelung 1934 – 2020
Authors: Brinkhus Gerd
Published: June 2021

Der langjährige Leiter der Sammlung Alte und Wertvolle Drucke der Württembergischen Landesbibliothek, Peter Amelung, starb Ende 2020. Er ist insbesondere als international bekannter Inkunabel-Forscher zu würdigen.