bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bouveresse, Jacques (2001) Schmock ou le triomphe du journalisme – La grande bataille de Karl Kraus. Paris: Éditions du Seuil
Authors: Oliveira Madalena
Published: October 2019

É no tom directo que caracteriza uma carta que Jacques Bouveresse replica os argumentos de uma dessas pessoas que encontramos no jornalismo...
Introductory note
Authors: Pinto-Coelho Zara
Published: October 2019

Strategic communication is the central theme for this issue of Comunicação e Sociedade, and it covers several of its contents...
CDO expression into OnePot PURE v1
Authors: Kvedarauskaite Laura
Published: October 2019

This protocol explains the procedure for expressing the catechol degrading enzyme Catechol-2,3-deoxygenase (CDO) into a "homemade" OnePot PURE cell-free transcription/translation system. Once expressed, this enzyme degrades catechol, a colorless substrate, into a yellow colored one, 2-hydroxymuconate semialdyhyde (2-HMS), providing a colorimetric signal that can be easily implemented in another protocol.
Flowcytometry staining protocol for the identification of B- or T-cell subsets in mice. v1
Authors: Vaneman Joost
Published: October 2019

This staining procedure was established to assess the frequencies of various B- or T- cell subsets in single cell suspensions prepared from murine spleen or lymph nodes. The protocol included describes the required steps to successfully stain samples with our developed B- and/or T-cell panel. The B-cell panel allows the identification of plasmacells (CD19neg, CD138), Germinal center B-cells (CD19+ GL7+ CD95+) and Memory B-cells (CD19+ CD80+ PD-L2+). For the detection of antigen specific B-cells we have also included a probe in the panel. In the current protocol we have a hemagglutinin probe as this assay was used to increase our understading of the humoral responses elicited by our influenza vaccine candidates. The T-cell subsets that can be identified by the included panel allows the identification of T-follicular regulaotry cells (CXCR5+, FoxP3+ PD1+) and True T follicular helper cells (ICOS+, Bcl6+, PD1+, CCR7neg, FoxP3- CXCR5+). Note: The described panels were developed for an LSR Fortessa (BD).
CDO expression into OnePot PURE v1
Authors: Mozaffari Dana
Published: October 2019

This protocol explains the procedure for expressing the catechol degrading enzyme Catechol-2,3-deoxygenase (CDO) into a "homemade" OnePot PURE cell-free transcription/translation system. Once expressed, this enzyme degrades catechol, a colorless substrate, into a yellow colored one, 2-hydroxymuconate semialdyhyde (2-HMS), providing a colorimetric signal that can be easily implemented in another protocol.
MENCIPTAKAN PEMBELAJARAN FUN LEARNING BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK PADA PEMBELAJARAN PAI
Authors: Layyinah Leni
Published: October 2019

Nowadays, Indonesian education is posed with the increasing challenges of the third millennium. One of the infrastructures in Indonesia is school. A rigid school will not be a good learning place, because children only go to school without learning. In teaching and learning process, teachers should be aware that education is not merely about teaching. Instead, it is about how teachers should be able to create a fun learning atmosphere and implement the subject of Islamic Education by not only teaching religious knowledge but also directing students and forming their characters. The research took Equal Bright Primary School in Bandung as sample of an international-standard school promoting Multiple Intelligences. The analysis of the data on each aspect of instructional strategies reveals certain uniqueness in the teaching and learning process implemented in Equal Bright, which is full of fun and very interesting. The implementation of fun learning strategy through scientific approach plays a vital role in exploring student’s potentials. The birth of this strategy gives a great expectation for the birth of the future generation with good quality and mentality to compete in the global arena. Equal Bright is an education institution implementing the method of multiple intelligences holistically, in which students are accommodated according to their learning and thinking styles. In implementing the fun learning strategies through scientific approach, the teaching and learning process can be more active, creative, effective, and fun.
PILAR PENDIDIKAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF IMAM AL-SYATHIBY
Authors: Samsuir Al Ikhlas , Rivauzi Ahmad , Wirdati Wirdati
Published: October 2019

This study aims to reveal about the pillars of education in the perspective of Imam al-Syathiby. This research is library research where the authors explore the opinion of Imam al-Syathiby in the book al-Muwafaqat fi Ushul al-Syari’ah that related with education. After the data is collected, it is processed by qualitative approach method. The instrument in this study is the author himself. From this study it can be concluded that the concept of education according to Imam al-Syathiby has four pillars; first, materials (science), second, teacher, third, method and forth, student. Every pillar in education must be paid attention proportionally. If not, education will not work properly. The further impact is that the goodness of human life both in the world and in the hereafter will not be realized. In this world human will be miserable, in the hereafter they will be misfortune.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap tentang pilar pendidikan dalam perspektif Imam al-Syathiby. Penelitan ini berbentuk library research dimana penulis mengeksplorasi pendapat Imam al-Syathiby dalam kitab al-Muwafaqat fi Ushuli al-Syari`ah yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan.Setelah data terkumpul, diolah dengan metode pendekatan kualitatif. Adapun instrument dalam penelitian ini adalah penulis sendiri. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa konsep pendidikan menurut Imam al-Syathiby memiliki empat pilar, yaitu, materi (ilmu), guru, metode dan murid. Setiap pilar dalam pendidikan tersebut harus mendapatkan perhatian sesuai dengan porsinya. Jika tidak, maka pendidikan tidak akan berjalan dengan baik. Dampak lebih jauhnya adalah tidak akan terwujudnya kemashlahatan pada kehidupan manusia di dunia dan akhirat. Di dunia manusia akan sengsara di akhirat nanti manusia akan celaka.
EFEKTIVITAS METODE USWAH ḤASANAH DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN PAI (Studi Eksperimen di SMPN 29 Bandung)
Authors: Maesaroh Siti , Abdussalam Aam , Surahman Cucu
Published: October 2019

This research is motivated by the fact that the learning process of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is still experiencing various obstacles, one of which is the formation of moral students. The most important goals of learning PAI is the formation of morals students. To overcome these problems it is necessary to apply an appropriate and effective teaching methods for student development. The purpose of this study is to know how far the effectiveness of Uswah Ḥasanah method in learning PAI to improve akhlakul karimah. The research method used is quasi experimental with quantitative approach of non-equivalent control group design (not equivalent) research design. Techniques used in data collection are questionnaire, observation, and documentation. The result of this reasearch is that Uswah Ḥasanah Method is very effective in improving the Akhlakul Karimah of the student.  Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fakta yang menunjukkan bahwa proses pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) masih mengalami berbagai kendala, salah satunyaadalah pembentukan akhlak siswa. Satu tujuan yang paling utama dari pembelajaran PAI itu adalah pembentukan akhlak siswa.Untuk menanggulangi masalah tersebut maka perlu diterapkan suatu metode pengajaran yang tepat dan efektif untuk perkembangan siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauhmana efektivitas metode Uswah Ḥasanah  dalam pembelajaran PAI untuk meningkatkan akhlakul karimah.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif desain penelitian non-equivalent control group design ( tidak ekuivalen). Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah angket, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Daripenelitianinidapatdisimpulkan bahwa penerapan Metode Uswah Ḥasanahini sangat efektif dalam meningkatkan Akhlakul Karimah Siswa.
EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN METODE SHOW AND TELL TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Fihrallah Resty Aprilia , Suresman Edi , Anwar Saepul
Published: October 2019

Abstract. This study discusses the effectiveness of the use of the Show and Tell method in improving the learning achievement of fourth grade students in Akhlak subjects in Madarasah Diniyah Takmiliyah Awaliyah Wasilatunnaja in the 2015/2016 academic year. This research uses a quantitative method through an experimental approach with nonequivalent control group design. Based on the results of data analysis based on the normality test, homogeneity test, and t test, it is known that the results of posttest, is normal and homogeneous, the sig (2-tailed) value of 0.145 with (df) 45 where 0.145> 0.05 . Then, according to the basis of decision making in the independent sample t-test, it can be concluded that Ho is accepted and Ha is rejected, which means that there is no difference between the average learning outcomes of the experimental class and the control class. Which also shows that there is no significant difference in learning outcomes between the experimental class and the control class. In other words the show and tell method is not effective enough in improving student learning outcomes in moral subjects. Abstrak. Penelitian ini membahas tentang efektivitas penggunaan metode Show and Tell dalam meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa kelas IV pada mata pelajaran Akhlak di Madarasah Diniyah Takmiliyah Awaliyah Wasilatunnaja pada Tahun Ajaran 2015/2016. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif melalui pendekatan eksperimen dengan nonequivalent control group design. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dengan berdasarkan pada uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji –t, diketahui bahwa hasil dari postest normal dan homogen, maka diperoleh nilai sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0,145 dengan (df) 45 di mana 0,145 > 0,05. Maka sesuai dasar pengambilan keputusan dalam uji independent sample t-test maka dapat disimpulkan Ho diterima dan Ha ditolak yang artinya bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan antara rata-rata hasil belajar kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Yang juga menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan hasil belajar antara kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Dengan kata lain metode show and tell ini tidak cukup efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajara akhlak.
FATORES CONTINGENCIAIS EXTERNOS E A MENSURAÇÃO DE DESEMPENHO: UM ESTUDO EM ONGS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Oliveira Alan Santos de , Callado Antônio André Cunha
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: Analisar as relações entre os fatores contingenciais externos e as práticas gerenciais associadas à mensuração de desempenho no âmbito de Organizações Não Governamentais brasileiras.

Método: Foi utilizado uma survey por correspondência com 43 organizações listadas na Associação Brasileira de Organizações Não Governamentais. As variáveis utilizadas para operacionalizar o estudo, foram subdividas em dois blocos. O primeiro bloco, foi destinado ao fator contingencial Ambiente externo, por meio das variáveis intensidade da concorrência, dinamismo ambiental e incerteza ambiental. O segundo bloco, foi destinando as práticas gerenciais de mensuração de desempenho, por meio das variáveis planejamento de desempenho; indicadores de desempenho; objetivos de desempenho; instrumentos de coleta de dados e recompensas e sanções. Como técnica estatística para análise de resultados, foi utilizado o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman, considerando significantes os testes com níveis de 99% (p= 0,01).

Resultados: Os resultados indicaram que os fatores contingenciais externos não influenciaram a maioria das práticas gerenciais de mensuração de desempenho, revelando indícios da ausência de influência nas ações dos gestores e na configuração organizacional das organizações não governamentais brasileiras.

Contribuições: Investigação empírica do ambiente externo das organizações não governamentais e sua relação com as práticas de mensuração de desempenho utilizadas por gestores, não se baseando apenas em aspectos ideológicos. Dessa forma, o artigo contribuiu para literatura e prática profissional, com a compreensão das possíveis adaptações gerenciais às circunstâncias contingenciais de organizações do Terceiro Setor.
Percepções das Barreiras de Difusão da Pesquisa Gerencial por Pesquisadores e Profissionais
Authors: Freitag Viviane da Costa , Martins Vanessa de Quadros , Ribeiro Silvio Paula , Schuh Clari , Ott Ernani
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: Verificar em qual barreira de difusão a pesquisa em contabilidade gerencial no Brasil se encontra, na percepção de pesquisadores e profissionais de contabilidade. Estudos aferem que as investigações têm se dedicado a temas destoantes das necessidades organizacionais.

Método: Trata-se de uma survey com abordagem quantitativa. Coletaram-se dados por meio de questionário eletrônico enviado a professores e membros dos Conselhos Regionais de Contabilidade (CRC) considerando a acessibilidade. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se o software SPSS, estatística descritiva e análise fatorial confirmatória.

Resultados: Verificou-se que a pesquisa está demasiadamente isolada da prática. E é unânime, para ambos grupos, a percepção da necessidade de que as pesquisas se apropriem das problematizações advindas da prática. Nenhuma fase é totalmente responsável pela imposição de barreiras entre a teoria e a prática. Entretanto, a fase da tradução possui o maior potencial para aumentar o gap entre pesquisa acadêmica e prática.

Contribuições: Contribui para o debate a respeito da relevância da pesquisa acadêmica e a prática em contabilidade gerencial, fornecendo evidências em relação à natureza, extensão e difusão da percepção dos pesquisadores e profissionais de contabilidade, representados por membros do CRC.
Análise Uma análise da contribuição econômica e social das cooperativas agropecuárias brasileiras pela Demonstração do Valor Adicionado
Authors: Richter Londero Paola , Lopes Stanzani Lívia Maria , Dos Santos Ariovaldo
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: Avaliar a criação de riqueza pelas cooperativas agropecuárias brasileiras e a sua distribuição aos agentes econômicos que ajudaram a criá-la, comparando o processo com as empresas de finalidade lucrativa.

Método: As análises realizadas são provenientes da utilização de dados secundários obtidos do banco de dados do anual “Melhores e Maiores”, sendo a pesquisa classificada como archival. A amostra compreende 1.368 observações, contendo cooperativas e empresas com finalidade lucrativa listadas no Ranking das 400 maiores do agronegócio brasileiro, entre o período de 2010 a 2016. Para verificação das hipóteses, foi utilizado o teste estatístico Mann-Whitney.

Resultados: As cooperativas contribuem significativamente para a criação de riqueza no setor agropecuário brasileiro. No que tange à distribuição da riqueza criada, tanto as cooperativas quanto as demais empresas têm os colaboradores como principal grupo de destinação do valor adicionado. Ao contrário do esperado, a carga tributária suportada pelas cooperativas é estatisticamente similar à das demais organizações. Por fim, os cooperados recebem uma porcentagem do valor adicionado estatisticamente superior à recebida pelos investidores nas empresas, de modo consistente com o propósito da cooperativa.

Contribuições: As cooperativas contribuem para a economia do setor agropecuário criando e distribuindo riqueza, principalmente em momentos em que as demais organizações se encontram em estagnação.
PERFIL DE ARTICULAÇÃO DE CONTRIBUIÇÃO E GERAÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO EM CONTROLADORIA E CONTABILIDADE GERENCIAL
Authors: DIENG MAMADOU , Siqueira Diego Dantas , VIANA DÊNER MATHEUS DA SILVA
Published: October 2019

Objetivo: Analisar a articulação da contribuição dos artigos da área de controladoria e contabilidade gerencial de 2010 a 2016 na perspectiva de Boxenbaum e Rouleau (2011).

 

Método: Dados referentes a um total de 190 artigos publicados no congresso ANPCONT, na área temática controladoria e contabilidade gerencial no período de 2010 a 2016 foram coletados e classificados por meio de categorização conforme cada script epistêmico, através da análise descritiva.

 

Resultados: Constatou-se que a perspectiva dominante da pesquisa é do tipo evolução, mostrando que a pesquisa da área segue a perspectiva da filosofia de Karl Popper (1959) e assume que os pesquisadores, na comunidade brasileira, estão envolvidos em uma busca comum e avanço gradual do conhecimento. Este resultado enquadra-se também na perspectiva da ciência normal de Kuhn (1962). Em outras palavras, pode-se afirmar que a forma de articulação utilizada pelos pesquisadores da área de contabilidade gerencial no Brasil corresponde à detecção de uma "lacuna" na pesquisa anterior.

 

Contribuições: O estudo proporciona uma melhor compreensão do direcionamento da articulação das pesquisas contemporâneas sobre contribuição à pesquisa. Evidenciando as abordagens paradigmáticas, teóricas e metodológicas, e destaca qual (ais) alternativa (s) de script de produção de conhecimento prevalece (em) entre os pesquisadores da comunidade científica.
Analysis on key financial data of Hungarian dairy product manufacturing enterprises
Authors: Botos Szilvia , Szilágyi Róbert , Várallyai László , Felföldi János
Published: October 2019

After several years of decline, dairy herd and milk production have started to rise from 2011. Considering the first growth phase, in current article we analysed the enterprises operating in the dairy product manufacturing sector in the period of 2012-2016. Among the principal financial indicators, we have chosen ROA and ROE to determine the general financial situation of the enterprises and analyse the changes in the five-year period. Based on the literature review we made our analysis by dimensions of enterprise size categories and regions. Income statement and balance sheet needed for calculating financial indicators of enterprises have been downloaded from EMIS. Enterprises involved in our analysis belonging to small, medium and large size category and mean representative sample as this sample covers 30% of the total population. Share of sample enterprises from key performance indicators is similar to the total population so we can consider our sample representative also in this respect. The average rate of ROA showed growth from 2012 to 2016 for all regions and the largest increase occurred in the Northern Great Plain. Moreover, this region experienced the strongest increase in the average export share (from 4% to 20%), but three regions showed some decrease. The average rate of ROE calculated for the Central-Hungarian region, however, declined. Total assets value of enterprises analysed increased in the five years under consideration, however, this growth is mainly due to the increase of assets of large enterprises. The share of large companies from the total assets rose by 7% during the five years (from 64% to 71%), while the share of small and medium sized enterprises fell. Considering small enterprises, the total value of the domestic sales revenue in 2016 declined by 30% below the level of 2012. In the first two years analysed, a significant recovery of export revenues was noted, the total value export sales revenues almost doubled from 2012 to 2014. Domestic sales revenues of medium sized enterprises in 2016 show only a small percentage difference compared to 2012, but the trend of export sales is similar to small companies. The increase of domestic and export sales revenue of large companies is slight but continuous. Indicators of ROA and ROE show dynamic increase for large companies during the five years. Medium sized enterprises also experienced growth, however, in the last the years considered there was a fall. ROA calculated for small enterprises became positive, but its value is volatile, while ROE clearly show a continuing decrease.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN GEORGIA
Authors: Tskhadadze Ketevan
Published: October 2019

Purpose. In 1999 the adoption of the General Administrative Code and Administrative Procedure Code in Georgia gave basis for creation of the new administrative law, since before the entry into force of the above-mentioned codes, Georgia had no tradition of the administrative law and, hence, no practice of the administrative justice. In Georgia being part of the Soviet Union, and in the Soviet Union overall, the administrative law did not exist with the understanding that is regulated by the modern administrative law. The communist doctrine of the administrative law radically differs from the modern administrative law because in those times the administrative legislation was mainly defining the citizens’ obligations before the

administration, rather than ensuring citizens’ rights and protection of their interests.

Methods. Therefore, the article discusses development stages of the administrative law, the path gone through by the administrative law starting from the formulation until present time, also the Soviet heritage and its influence on the development of the administrative law is discussed, along with the influence of the European reception and establishment within the Georgian legislation, the core factors are analyzed, which caused the necessity of the creation of new administrative law.

Results. The significant part in the article is devoted to the discussion of the subject of administrative law and system of administrative law on the example of the Georgian administrative law. The core elements of the implementation of public administration are discussed, the notion of the administrative body, forms of activity of the administrative body and basic principles that are characteristic to the Georgian administrative law.

Conclusions. In this regard, the important place is given to particularities of the administrative proceeding and judicial process in Georgia, namely, so called “prejudicial” rule of appealing within the administrative body, suspensive effect of the administrative appeal, principles of disposition and inquisition in the administrative process, as well as the institute of the amicus curiae is discussed, as a particularity of the Georgian administrative justice.
Güç Dağıtım Şebekelerindeki Fotovoltaiklerin Kararlılık İncelemesi
Authors: BAŞ Zeynel , İNCESU Ayşe , SABOH Aya , YILMAZ Ahmet Serdar
Published: October 2019

Güç
sistemlerinde kararlılık, sistemin herhangi bir bozucu etkiye maruz kaldığı
durumda ve bu etkiden sonra senkron generatörün senkronizmayı koruyabilme
yeteneğidir. Güç sisteminde bu tür etkiler çok sık görülmektedir. Bu nedenle
sürekli hal kararlılığı sistemin analizi ve sentezi bakımından önem
taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada güç santrallerinde fotovoltaik enerji sistemlerinin
kararlılığa etkisini görmek için iki farklı durum incelenmiştir. İlk durumda
dağıtım şebekesinin bağlı olduğu sistemde üretim elemanı olarak şebekenin
yanında senkron generatör bulunmaktadır. İkinci durumda ise dağıtım şebekesi ve
generatöre ilaveten güneş panelleri gurubu da sisteme ilave edilmiştir. Böylece
fotovoltaiklerin kararlılık üzerine etkisi incelenmiş ve sistemin kararlılık
analizi yapılmıştır. Sistemin arıza oluştuğu sırada kararlı olup olmadığı ve
kararsızlık durumundaki değişimler incelenmiştir.
The Importance of Regional Seismic Networks in Monitoring Nuclear Test-Ban Treaties
Authors: Koper Keith D.
Published: October 2019

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits the testing of all nuclear weapons, no matter how small. Although the CTBT is not yet in force, its verification is supported by the International Monitoring System (IMS), which is about 90% complete. Using IMS data, seismologists are able to detect well-coupled underground nuclear explosions with yields larger than ∼0.5–1  kt anywhere in the world with high confidence. Lowering the detection threshold significantly, say to yields of 10−4–10−1  kt fully coupled, will require augmenting IMS data with records from thousands of seismometers that are deployed in various regional, national, and global networks. It will also require routine analysis (detection, location, and characterization) of small seismic events (M 0–3) that are well recorded only at local distances (<150–200  km). This is the same problem faced by operators of regional seismic networks, who are tasked with developing earthquake catalogs as complete as possible without contamination from explosions and other nonearthquake sources. In the future, verification seismology is likely to become increasingly intertwined with the data, methods, and expertise of regional seismic network operators. Here, I highlight some of the important contributions to verification seismology that have recently been made using data recorded by regional seismic networks in North America, with a focus on small events recorded at local distances.
A natureza como medio educador na historia da educación
Authors: Martínez García Rubén
Published: October 2019

O valor educativo da natureza é un tema que conta cunha longa traxectoria histórica. Dende os comezos da vida na Terra, o ser humano tivo un vínculo especial co medio natural, un vínculo que foi evolucionando á par das distintas civilizacións. Nesta evolución atopamos a perspectiva educativa da natureza, cando se comeza a enxergar o medio natural como un espazo de relevantes posibilidades pedagóxicas. Así, neste artigo deterémonos a analizar esta perspectiva educativa na historia da educación desde unha dupla vertente: a escolar e a do tempo libre. A pesar de que o concepto de pedagoxía do ocio está circunscrito á Idade Contemporánea, naqueles primeiros momentos en que se comezou a empregar a natureza como fonte formativa xa se concibía o tempo libre nun sentido educativo e non de ociosidade, asociándoo co medio natural e as denominadas actividades ao aire libre.
Antonio Viñao Frago: Religión en las aulas. Una materia controvertida
Authors: Costa Rico Antón
Published: October 2019

Recensión do libro: Antonio Viñao Frago (2014): Religión en las aulas. Una materia  controvertida.
Analysis of the knowledge landscape of three-dimensional bioprinting in Latin America
Authors: Rodríguez-Salvador Marisela , Villarreal-Garza Diego , Álvarez Mario Moisés , Santiago Grissel Trujillo-de
Published: October 2019

Bioprinting, the printing of living cells using polymeric matrixes (mainly hydrogels), has attracted great attention among science and technology circles. North America has been one of the sources of bioprinting-related technology in recent years. As a natural consequence of geography, high-quality research in the area of bioprinting has started to permeate Latin America. Here, we describe and analyze the knowledge landscape of bioprinting in Latin America using a competitive technology intelligence methodology. Our analysis provides relevant information, such as the scientific publication trends in Latin America and the scientific networks among research groups in Latin America and the world.
Percutaneous trigger thumb release: a safe push-pull technique
Authors: G. Saravanan , U. Thiyagarajan , L. Senthil , J. P. Pradeep , D. Gokul Raj
Published: October 2019

Background: Stenosing tenosynovitis of the thumb is an inflammation of flexor tendon sheath of A1 pulley. Percutaneous release has recently gained popularity. Successful percutaneous release depends upon proper prediction of the location of the A1 pulley and circumventing injury to the neurovascular bundles. The aim of this study was to determine the safety of percutaneous release of trigger thumb.

Methods: Twenty eight patients were included in the study between 2015 and 2018. All the patients were percutaneously released using push-pull technique. Steroid injection was given following the release. Quinnell grading, patient questionnaire and visual analogue scale score was used to assess the patients at 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 months and 1 year.

Results: Satisfactory results were found in 93% of patients. Two patients complained of pain and swelling till third week. No digital nerve injury occurred in any patients.

Conclusions: Percutaneous trigger thumb release using this push-pull technique is a simple and a safe technique with very minimal complications. 
Экономические причины социальной напряженности в республике Дагестан
Authors: Хаджалова Хадижат Магомедовна , Абдулманапов Салихбек Габибуллаевич
Published: October 2019

Статья посвящена выявлению социальной напряженности в дагестанском обществе. Выявлены протестные настроения жителей республики в 2017 г. Проведено сопоставление с аналогичным авторским исследованием 2007 г. Выявлены причины роста напряженности в обществе, факторы протестной активности населения, а также закономерности, определяющие их интенсивность и характер проявления. Результаты оценки социальной напряженности в Республике Дагестан и уровня протестной активности свидетельствуют об обеспокоенности и недовольстве людей в целом социально-экономической ситуацией в регионе.
Институциональная среда и спецификация контрактов фондов прямых инвестиций: современные эконометрические подходы
Authors: Мусатова Мария Михайловна , Лугачева Лариса Ивановна
Published: October 2019

В статье рассмотрены сложившиеся в последние десятилетия зарубежные подходы к эконометрическому моделированию деятельности фондов прямых частных инвестиций (PEF), отражающие влияние институтов на эффективность деятельности кэптивных фондов, экономические аспекты и результативность различных сегментов индустрии РЕ (private equity), спецификацию контрактов и их выполнение в фондах прямых частных инвестиций. Критический анализ этих подходов, представляется, безусловно, актуальным на фоне намечающегося восстановления индустрии PE в России. Зарубежный опыт эмпирического и эконометрического моделирования институциональных особенностей рынка PE может быть полезен для привлечения профессионалов-экспатов и отечественных менеджеров в российскую индустрию РЕ. Его результаты анализируются с целью их адаптации для российского рынка PE.
Предпринимательская активность вузов Омского региона
Authors: Гешко Олеся Александровна
Published: October 2019

В работе актуализируется необходимость развития предпринимательской функции вузов и повышения их предпринимательской активности. Приведенный фактический материал, позволяет сделать выводы о состоянии предпринимательской деятельности вузов омского региона на текущий момент. Автор рассматривает деятельность вузов в качестве предприятий, работающих в рыночных условиях. Отмечено, что университеты должны строить свою деятельность с учетом региональных особенностей и иметь соответствующий экономический механизм, способствующий преобразованию вуза в предпринимательскую организацию. Изложенные теоретические и прикладные положения расширяют представления о третьей роли университетов.
О тенденциях развития дополнительного профессионального образования в условиях конкурентной среды
Authors: Зеленая Людмила Геннадьевна , Щербакова Надежда Анатольевна , Каменская Марина Викторовна
Published: October 2019

Проведен анализ социально-экономических отношений в системе непрерывного образования в конкурентной среде для деятельности образовательных организаций. В настоящих условиях именно дополнительное профессиональное образование дает возможность трансформируемой к условиям рынка труда системе непрерывного образования выработать механизм адекватного реагирования на его изменения. Дополнительное профессиональное образование позволяет образовательным организациям гибко функционировать и адекватно реагировать на рынке труда региона через управление созданием и организацией спроса на современные профессии и специальности, на базе профессиональных стандартов; построение и реализацию корпоративных и индивидуальных профессиональных образовательных траекторий.
Ras Al Khaimah
Authors:   Al Qasimi Foundation
Published: October 2019

Arabic for "top of the tent," Ras Al Khaimah represents an emirate with a rich history and dynamic presence. As the northernmost emirate continues to develop, this document acquaints readers with Ras Al Khaimah's historic, economic, cultural, governmental, educational, and urban landscapes. This Fact Sheet provides those interested in Ras Al Khaimah with an overview of the emirate as well as a catalogue of relevant sources about the region.
ورقة حقائق: الصحة العامة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة و إمارة رأس الخيمة
Authors:   مؤسسة القاسمي
Published: October 2019

مع إستمرار زيادة عدد سكان دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، تمثل الرعاية الصحية أمر ذو أولوية هامة للدولة
Urban Regeneration Case Study of the Old Town of Ras Al Khaimah
Authors: Seif Sara
Published: October 2019

"As with many historical sites in the Gulf region, urban regeneration of the Old Town District of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates (UAE) presents a challenge in maintaining the balance between preservation and refurbishment. This policy paper aims to highlight and convey the significance of the Old Town District as a historical and cultural site to policy makers in the emirate. In doing so, it outlines the District’s potential for becoming an agent for the development of RAK through an urban regeneration project.
The paper begins with a brief historical overview of RAK and the urban development of the Old Town District. It then goes on to discuss the opportunities offered by the area. A description of the District’s building materials and urban morphology is also discussed. The paper concludes with a list of recommendations for the urban regeneration of Old Town. The author conducted fieldwork and collected data for this paper between 2009 and 2011 as part of two courses for her bachelors and masters degrees at the American University of Sharjah."
التجديد الحضري دراسة حالة من البلدة القديمة في رأس الخيمة
Authors: سيف سارة
Published: October 2019

"كما هو الحال مع العديد من المواقع التاريخية في منطقة الخليج، يمثل التجديد العمراني لمنطقة المدينة القديمة في إمارة رأس الخيمة، بدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، تحديا من أجل المحافظة على التوازن بين حماية المعالم العمرانية الموجودة فعلا والتجديد العمراني. تهدف ورقة السياسة هذه إلى تسليط الضوء على أهمية منطقة المدينة القديمة كموقع تاريخي وثقافي لصانعي السياسات في الإمارة، فمن خلال القيام بذلك، ستتمكن من تحديد إمكانيات المنطقة لتصبح عاملا يساعد على تنمية إمارة رأس الخيمة من خلال مشروع خاص بالتجديد
العمراني.
تبدأ الورقة بتقديم لمحة تاريخية موجزة حول إمارة رأس الخيمة والتنمية العمرانية لمنطقة المدينة القديمة. ثم تقوم بمناقشة الفرص التي تتيحها المنطقة، وتصف مواد البناء والمورفولوجيا (أو التركيبة) العمرانية فيها. وتختتم برفع قائمة من التوصيات حول التجديد العمراني للمدينة القديمة. من الجدير بالذكر بأن مؤلفة ورقة السياسة هذه أجرت دراسة ميدانية وقامت بجمع البيانات الخاصة بهذه الورقة بين السنوات 2009 و 2011 كجزء من دراستها لنيل شهادتي البكالوريوس والماجستير
من الجامعة الأميركية في الشارقة."
Sustainable Desert Development: A Case Study of Al Jazeera Al Hamra
Authors: Zarifa Samar
Published: October 2019

"The commercial developments lining the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula that have emerged within the past decade have various implications for the environment, economy, and society as a whole. In particular, this paper is interested in the relationship between residents’ perceptions of the coastal landscapes that are being created and the effects of such extensive developments, including their demands on water. Less than 50 years ago, this arid region consisted of a few tribes who collected water from nearby wells and springs. After the rise of the oil industry in the 1970s, however, the United Arab Emirates’ growing population and burgeoning economy introduced desalination plants to sustain the people and irrigate lush landscapes, which require significant amounts of energy and infrastructure.
Located in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Jazeera Al Hamra is one of the only full standing abandoned villages in the Gulf region and carries a rich history and once critical coastal location. This paper will profile the village as a prototype for coastal developments in arid environments. Inspired by the traditional practices of the region’s inhabitants, this paper introduces a design model that integrates several factors. These include the types of visual references represented in the Gulf region, people’s contemporary lifestyles, water saving techniques, and the effects of these proposals on the surrounding environment."
التحديات التي تواجه بناء "مجتمع قائم على المعرفة": دور المعرفة و محو الأمية في تعزيز التفكير النقدي في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Authors: فريموث هيلدا
Published: October 2019

"من أهم الأولويات التي حددتها حكومة دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة في رؤيتها للعام ٢٠٢١ هو تنمية “اقتصاد قائم على المعرفة” ليحل محل الإقتصاد القائم على النفط المعتمد عليه في الوقت الحالي. بنا ًء على ذلك، يجب أن يتم بناء وتعزيز رأس المال البشري الوطني منأجلدعمهذاالتّحول،وينطويذلكعلى تنمية المهارات والمعارف التي من شأنها أن تح َث على إنشاء المشاريع المتطورة والإبتكار. ولذلك،فإنالرؤيةتسّلطالضوءعلىأهمية الحاجة إلى تطوير جيل جديد من المفكرين المواطنين البارزين والمبدعين بحيث يكونوا قادرين على صقل قدراتهم التصورية والتفكير بشكل نقدي من أجل رفع المكانة الدولية لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة والإرتقاء فيها لتغدوواحدةمنالبلدانالأكثرتقدمًافي
العالم.
تر ّكز هذه الورقة على الدور التكاملي الذي تلعبه محو الأمية في تحقيق هذه الرؤية. وتقَدملمحةعامةعنالقراءةوعددمن نظرياتمحوالأميةالتيتسّلطالضوءعلى إختلاف مستويات الفهم الجوهري من أجل التوصل إلى فهم حاسم حول بناء إقتصاد معرفي يعتمد على رأس المال البشري. كما تستكشف العلاقة التكافلية بين محو الأمية والتفكير النقدي، ومن ثم تقوم بإستعراض أفضل التجارب الدولية المتعلقة بأهمية تعزيز القراءة ومحو الأمية. واخيراً، سوف يتم رفع عددمنالتوصياتإلىصّناعالقرارفيدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة بهدف مساعدتهم على تعزيز مجتمع قائم على المعرفة داخل
البلاد."
Streamlining and Modernizing Medical Workforce Governance in the UAE
Authors: Short Stephanie
Published: October 2019

Medical workforce governance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a significant and timely topic. Issues of professional recruitment, retention, and integration require attention, as the majority of doctors and other healthcare professionals in the UAE are internationally trained graduates. This policy paper highlights results from a study exploring the policies and processes that could help inform the future improvement of health professional regulation in the UAE. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for future policies and research relevant to key stakeholders, including healthcare employers, regulators, medical practitioners, researchers, and community stakeholders.
النظام الغذائي والعادات الغذائية لدى الآباء والأمهات والعائلات في رأس الخيمة، والإمارت: دراسة استكشافية
Authors: ستين ماري
Published: October 2019

صبحت البدانة إحدى المشاكل الشاسعة حول العالم, كما بلغت مستوى ينذر بالخطر في منطقة الخليج العربي. ويُتفق على أن تأثيرات النظام الغذائي السيء على الأطفال يعود سببه الدائم إلى السمنة وداء السكري لدى النساء الحوامل. كما أن عادات تناول الطعام لدى الوالدين تلعب دوراً هاماً في تنمية أنظمة غذائية غير صحية لدى الأبناء. وعلى الرغم من ذلك, لا توجد دراسات تركز على الوالدين المستقبليين وعائلاتهم في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.تستعرض هذه الدراسة عادات تناول الطعام والأنظمة الغذائية لدى الوالدين المستقبليين وعائلاتهم, كما تختبر هذه الدراسة احتمالية تدعيم دورات تدريبية حول الأنظمة الغذائية, مثل ورشة العمل المساندة "كُل جيداً", للتوعية حول الأنظمة الغذائية الصحية بهدف تطوير الحالة الصحية للعائلة. وبشكل عام, كانت نتائج تقييم ورشة العمل إيجابية ومنحت المشاركين معرفة شاملة. كشفت الدراسة العديد من المواضيع التي تؤثر على العادات الغذائية, ويعرض هذا البحث استراتيجيات بهدف التأثير إيجابياً على عادات تناول الطعام في المنطقة.
Patterns and Perceptions in Male Secondary School Dropouts in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Ridge Natasha , Farah Samar , Shami Soha
Published: October 2019

The impact of socioeconomic status, family, and school experiences on the school continuation decision has been well-documented in Western literature. To date, however, no empirical studies have been conducted on the Gulf region. Using a sample of 149 dropouts and 347 non-dropouts, this study is the first to apply a mixed-methods comparative design to explore the patterns and trends in male dropout rates across government schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Importantly, the study finds that the effect of teachers on a student’s decision to stay in school can be as strong as family influences. Consistent with previous literature on other parts of the world, dropping out in the UAE is associated with low socio-economic background, poorly educated and/or uninvolved parents, and de-motivating school experiences marked by unsupportive teachers and disruptive peers
Home Environment, Family Involvement, and Emirati College Student Academic Achievement
Authors: Daleure Georgia , Hinkston Khaleel , Ajaif Tarifa , McKeown John
Published: October 2019

In educational literature set in Western contexts, student performance is linked to positive family involvement and home environment; however, literature on the educational experience of college students in non-Western contexts, including the Gulf region, is scarce. Using both student and guardian surveys, this quantitative study investigates the effect of home environment and family involvement on the educational experience of students in a federally funded college in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as links between these factors and students’ academic achievement. Results indicated that academic performance was linked to specific family involvement behaviors—categorized as enablers—financial, logistical, and physical supports; influences—interaction intended to shape values, opinions, and attitudes; and engagements—direct and demonstrable interaction—and to specific home environment factors including parents’ marital statuses, gender, family size, presence of siblings in college or university, parents’ education levels, and mother’s working status.

في الأدبيات التربوية المنصوص عليها في السياقات الغربية، يرتبط أداء الطلاب بالتدخل العائلي والبيئة
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE PRODUTOS DE FORMA EFICIENTE NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES ATUAIS
Authors: Cruz Marlons Lino da , Siqueira Antonio Marcos de Oliveira , Iasbik Israel , Damato Neto José
Published: October 2019

A B S T R A C TDue to market and technological competition, today's organizations they need tools that yield sufficient benefits for their growth. The objective of this research is to present the importance of product development efficient in today's organizations. For this, it is considered that products are developed to meet the needs. Therefore, it should be considered that customers have a perception of value and different costs of each other's products and also of the organization. Then it is necessary to market research, which is the responsibility of Marketing, which provides the information needed for product development. At this stage, product ideas are generated and developed. After being executed and linked to the market, the whole cycle must be managed the longer the product, the better for the organization. The use of tools such as 4P's (product, price, promotion and square) assist in making decisions about what, when, how much and where to produce that will ensure for the production and, mainly to the clients, improvement of the quality of the offered products. Efficient product development results in better products at lower costs, to be produced and intended for the consumer, increased profits, sales, customer loyalty and new ones.

R E S U M ODevido à concorrência mercadológica e tecnológica as organizações atuais necessitam de ferramentas que resultem em benefícios suficientes para o crescimento delas. O objetivo da pesquisa é apresentar a importância do desenvolvimento de produtos de forma eficiente nas organizações atuais. Para isso, considera-se que produtos são desenvolvidos para atender às necessidades. Portanto, deve-se considerar que os clientes têm percepção de valor e custo diferentes dos produtos uns dos outros e também da organização. Então é necessária a pesquisa de mercado, de responsabilidade do Marketing que, proporciona as informações necessárias para o desenvolvimento de produtos. Nessa etapa, ideias de produtos são geradas e desenvolvidas. Após serem executadas e laçadas ao mercado, deve-se gerenciar todo o ciclo de vida dos produtos, que quanto mais prolongado for, melhor para a organização. A utilização de ferramentas, como, por exemplo, os 4P’s (produto, preço, promoção e praça) auxiliam na tomada de decisões sobre o que, quando, quanto e onde produzir que garantirão para a produção e, principalmente aos clientes, melhoria da qualidade dos produtos ofertados. O desenvolvimento de produtos eficiente resulta em produtos melhores, com menores custos, rápidos de serem produzidos e destinados ao consumidor, aumento dos lucros, das vendas, fidelização de clientes e conquista de novos.
The Role of Mentoring in Transformational Change in Housing Association Mergers
Authors: Rafique Muhammad
Published: October 2019

Mentoring is a developing phenomenon and is widely used in the not-for-profit sector in the UK. Whereas, housing association mergers and the post-merger staff integration remain neglected areas of research. Qualitative data collected from 13 participants was analysed using constructivist grounded theory methodology within the constructivist research paradigm. The findings indicate that mentoring plays an important role in the initiation, execution and management of housing association mergers and transformational changes. It can influence the success or failure of a merger. The time line model presented here can enable housing officials, executive coaches and mentors in managing future mergers.
Ezra ben Solomon of Gerona and the Sabians
Authors: Dauber Jonathan
Published: October 2019

In his
Commentary on the Talmudic Aggadot
, Ezra ben Solomon of Gerona (d.
c.
1235), one of the first Kabbalists, claims that certain views of ‘philosophers’ and views of Kabbalists are identical, with the only differences between them being ones of nomenclature. These philosophic views, however, turn out to be views of the Sabians, a group that Maimonides erroneously believed was dominant during biblical times. Ezra was well aware of the Sabian origin of these views for he took his account of them almost verbatim from Maimonides’ description of Sabian belief and practice in
The Guide of the Perplexed
. Maimonides viewed Sabian belief as idolatrous and antithetical to Judaism and claimed that the Torah was determined to combat Sabianism. In arguing, therefore, for the identity of Sabian and Kabbalistic beliefs, Ezra intends to polemicize against Maimonides by rehabilitating sources that the latter rejected.
Rabbanite manuscripts in Karaite hands: findings from the Crimean genizot and libraries
Authors: Akhiezer Golda
Published: October 2019

This article is an attempt to reconstruct the contents of the two genizot in the Rabbanite synagogue of Kaffa (Crimean Peninsula) from the Genoese to the early Ottoman period, and the manuscripts in the possession of this community. Kaffa was located at a cultural crossroads for Jews from Byzantium, Persia, the Middle East, Italy, Spain and Eastern Europe who settled there, bringing manuscripts from these lands. Following the relocation of the Kaffa Rabbanite Jews to Karasubazar in the last decades of the fifteenth century, a considerable number of such manuscripts found their way into this community’s genizah and its library. The identification of these early Kaffa materials sheds light on the subjects of Jewish intellectual interests prevalent in medieval Crimea and the Black Sea region, common patterns of use of books by Karaites and Rabbanites, the existence of public and private libraries, and of book exchange processes between the Crimea and other lands.