bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Occurrence and distribution of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Water and Sediments of Earthen Fish Ponds in South Western Kenya
Authors: Kiyuka Nyaundi Joseph , Getabu Albert , Onchieku James , Kinaro Zachary , Bassa Samuel , Nyamweya Chrisphine , Nyaboke Hilda , Getenga Zachary 
Published: March 2021

Persistent organochlorine residues in the environment are a threat to ecological health of aquatic organisms and pose a health risk to both animals and human consumers. Organochlorine pesticides were determined in water and sediments collected during wet and dry season from selected riverine and earthen fish pond sites in high altitude catchment areas within Kuja River (Kenya) between August 2016–May, 2017. Analysis of DDT and metabolites, Hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs) isomers and cyclodienes using a gas chromatograph (GC), and electron capture detector (ECD), confirmed using GC - Mass Spectrometry (MS). Mean (± Standard error) results of DDTs, cyclodienes and HCHs in pond waters were:- below detection level (BDL) to 0.27±0.03µg/L, BDL to 0.11±0.00µg/L, and 4.39±1.01µg/L respectively; and BDL to 0.23±0.01µg/L, 1.20±0.005µg/L, and 1.71±0.02µg/L in river water respectively. Sediment mean OCPs contents were significantly (p<0.05) higher for Dieldrin (3.043±0.43µg/kg), Endrin (2.56±0.460µg/kg), Heptachlor (3.61±0.02µg/kg) DDT (2.97±1.32µg/kg), Endosulfan (6.31.27±1.051µg/kg), Methoxychlor (2.15±1.641µg/kg) and Lindane (2.96±1.32µg/kg), respectively. A longitudinal spatial distribution pattern was noted for both water and sediment OCPs contents, demonstrating that cyclodienes are predominant contaminants in point and non-point sources in water courses. The study recommends continuous monitoring of OCPs in upstream catchment areas for informed management and policy decisions on pesticide use.
Keywords: Kuja-Migori River; Organic contaminants; Organochlorine Pesticide.
Security Enhancement in Image Watermarking Using Combined Medium Sub-Band Wavelet Approach for Copyright Protection
Authors: Balakrishnan Sridhar 
Published: March 2021

Watermarking in multimedia content has secured attractive approaches in research society since nowadays the transmission of digital content in wireless medium has been enormous. Along with the distribution of digital content, it is important to claim ownership. A non-blind detection technique is proposed in this paper. First, an original image undergoes the wavelet decomposition such as LL1, LH1, HL1, and HH2. Afterward, the medium level sub-band coefficients of the image are subject to the comfortable shares for merging. Next, one of the shares from the LH1 band is merging with another one of the shares in HL1 band. In this stage, the copyright mark is fetched into the merged sub-band coefficients. Finally, an inverse wavelet transform is applied to receive the watermarked image. To prove the authentication, the original image and the watermarked image undergo the same operation and acquire copyright information. Experimental results achieve that the proposed approach can withstand various image processing attacks.
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Emotional Experience of the 1947 Partition Survivors
Authors: Kalra Ananya , Zysk Eva 
Published: March 2021

This paper examines the emotional experience of the survivors of the 1947 India-Pakistan
Partition by conducting an interpretative phenomenological analysis of their trauma narratives which were procured through the 1947 Partition Archive, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the stories of the victims of the separation of the two countries. The three participants were between the ages of 5-14 years-old when they were displaced and all of them witnessed the rampant violence that characterizes the Partition. They recall the events while maintaining a distance from the distressing memories by altering the perspective of their narratives and adopting laughter as a relieving mechanism. Their cultural identity was comprised by forced migration which they express through a deeply rooted desire to return to their homes. Their needs to be further exploration of Partition narratives across diverse
demographics, such as South Indian and Muslim survivors.
(E)SPECULA(R), un estudio del patrimonio cultural como un espacio de disputa material a través de prácticas colaborativas
Authors: Krakowski Anja 
Published: March 2021

<p>A partir de la propuesta de formar parte del proyecto „Variaciones sobre el plano“, ciclo de acciones públicas y privadas concebido por los comisarios Ángela Montesinos y Juan Luis Toboso para el IVAM, que planteaba un proceso de confrontación con el territorio del Barrio del Carmen de Valencia, se desarrolló (E)SPECULA(R), un trabajo colaborativo que invita al estudio del patrimonio cultural, no solo como aquello que merece ser conservado, sino como un espacio de disputa material y simbólica que afecta a las realidades cotidianas de los vecinos de determinados territorios que ‘conviven’ con el patrimonio y bajo el impacto de determinadas políticas de protecciones patrimoniales.</p>
Laptops, sonidos y datos masivos. Una perspectiva medial y aplicación en la prácticas artísticas sonoras algorítmicas post-digitales
Authors: Lecuona Fornes Sergio , Mañas Carbonell Moisés 
Published: March 2021

<p class="p1">Hace casi dos décadas se celebraba el décimo Salón Digital de Nueva York. Tras asistir a esta, Benjamin Weill (2002) escribía de manera cautivadora para la revista Leonardo del MIT el panorama que había detectado. Apuntaba asombrado que en una sola década las tecnologías digitales se habían filtrado completamente en la cultura y cómo el arte digital había proliferado de forma exponencial, como si de un sistema generativo se tratara, extendiéndose a todas las disciplinas artísticas y dejando de manifiesto que la influencia de la tecnología, en todos los ámbitos de la creación y producción artística, no ha hecho más que incrementarse (Cádiz, 2012). En concreto este texto aborda de manera sintética y con una perspectiva medial la evolución de las prácticas artísticas sonoras algorítmicas post-digitales proponiendo que el fenómeno eléctrico que Marshall McLuhan apuntaba, no era solo una apariencia, sino que tanto los dispositivos digitales, la forma y modo como los manipulamos, el momento en el que lo hacemos y su capacidad de construir nuevos objetos creativos, en particular sonoros,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>a partir del uso computacional y algorítmico dejan de manifiesto la importancia del concepto de tiempo, dato, postproducción e interacción directa e indirecta sobre lo sonoro. Este escrito plantea poner en valor y dar perspectiva a esos acontecimientos conceptuales a modo de aportación a la generación de un dibujo de lo sonoro que se transforma en musical y es mediado por lo tecnológico, lo computacional y la incidencia del dato como elemento virtuoso de esta formulación.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
Generating seamless global daily AMSR2 soil moisture (SGD-SM) long-term products for the years 2013–2019
Authors: Zhang Qiang , Yuan Qiangqiang , Li Jie , Wang Yuan , Sun Fujun , Zhang Liangpei 
Published: March 2021

Abstract. High-quality and long-term soil moisture products are significant for hydrologic monitoring and agricultural management. However, the acquired daily Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) soil moisture products are incomplete in global land (just about 30 %–80 % coverage ratio), due to the satellite orbit coverage and the limitations of soil moisture retrieval algorithms. To solve this inevitable problem, we develop a novel spatio-temporal partial convolutional neural network (CNN) for AMSR2 soil moisture product gap-filling. Through the proposed framework, we generate the seamless daily global (SGD) AMSR2 long-term soil moisture products from 2013 to 2019. To further validate the effectiveness of these products, three verification methods are used as follows: (1) in situ validation, (2) time-series validation, and (3) simulated missing-region validation. Results show that the seamless global daily soil moisture products have reliable cooperativity with the selected in situ values. The evaluation indexes of the reconstructed (original) dataset are a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.685 (0.689), root-mean-squared error (RMSE) of 0.097 (0.093), and mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.079 (0.077). The temporal consistency of the reconstructed daily soil moisture products is ensured with the original time-series distribution of valid values. The spatial continuity of the reconstructed regions is in accordance with the spatial information (R: 0.963–0.974, RMSE: 0.065–0.073, and MAE: 0.044–0.052). This dataset can be downloaded at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4417458 (Zhang et al., 2021).
The Development of an Online Guided Inquiry-based Biology Practicum Guide Using the Geschool Application for Students Grade XI
Authors: Putri Marisa Yuni , Violita Violita 
Published: March 2021

The problem faced in the world of education is the weakness of the learning process, that is, students are not encouraged to develop thinking skills. This affects their understanding and skills in the learning process. Practical activities are laboratory activities that are an integral part of learning biology. The implementation of practicum activities in XI MAN 2 Pesisir Selatan was not optimal. This is due to the unavailability of practical guides and pandemic conditions which have resulted in practicum activities: not being able to be carried out in schools. This research aims to develop an online guided inquiry-based biology practicum guide by using the Geschool Application. The application of guided inquiry in learning allows students to have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and help develop conceptual understanding. This research is a developmental research using the Plomp model. The object of this research was the students Grade XI MAN 2 Pesisir Selatan. The sample was taken by using a random sampling technique. The material developed was the transport substance and food testing material. The results showed that the practicum guide developed met the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. Inquiry learning is a learning strategy that emphasizes the development of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotoraspects in a balanced manner.
Gestion Des Espaces Verts Dans La Ville De Cotonou Au Sud Du Benin: Etat Des Lieux Et Perspectives
Authors: S. AGBANI Bienvenu , A. VISSOH Sylvain , Gislain KADJEGBIN Toundé Roméo , BIO BIGOU Léon Bani 
Published: March 2021

Résumé :La ville de Cotonou, capitale économique du Bénin, s’est développée au détriment des espaces verts. Or ceux-ci sont essentiels pour assurer une bonne qualité de vie et l’épanouissement des citadins. La présente recherche a pour objectif de recenser les espaces verts publics de la ville de Cotonou et d’analyser leurs modes de gestion.La méthode des itinéraires a été utilisée pour retrouver les espaces verts dont la liste a été obtenue à la Mairie de Cotonou. Pour chaque espace vert public retrouvé, il a été procédé à son géo-référencement (tracking), la détermination de sa superficie ainsi qu’à son classement.Les résultats montrent que la ville de Cotonou dispose de 70 espaces verts dont 44 sont linéaires et 26 sont polygonaux (ronds-points, jardins, squares, etc.). Les espaces verts linéaires font 63,291 km de long et ceux polygonaux ont une superficie totale de 109579,61 m2. Nonobstant leur faible importance, les espaces verts de la ville de Cotonou abritent une multitude d’espèces végétales. Il importe donc que les autorités municipales accordent beaucoup plus d’intérêt aux espaces verts publics (jardins, parcs, squares, etc.) dans les futurs plans de développement urbain afin d’accroitre l’esthétique de la ville. Mots clés : Ville de Cotonou, espaces verts, croissance urbaine, développement municipal. AbstractThe city of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, has developed at the expense of green spaces. However, these are essential to ensure a good quality of life and the development of city dwellers. The objective of this research is to identify the public green spaces in the city of Cotonou and to analyze their management methods.The route method was used to find the green spaces the list of which was obtained from the Cotonou Town Hall. For each public green space found, it was geo-referenced (tracking), its area determined as well as its classification.The results show that the city of Cotonou has 70 green spaces of which 44 are linear and 26 are polygonal (roundabouts, gardens, squares, etc.). The linear green spaces are 63.291 km long and the polygonal ones have a total area of 109,579.61 m2. Notwithstanding their small importance, the green spaces of the city of Cotonou are home to a multitude of plant species. It is therefore important that municipal authorities pay much more attention to public green spaces (gardens, parks, squares, etc.) in future urban development plans in order to enhance the aesthetics of the city.Keywords: City of Cotonou, green spaces, urban growth, municipal development
Représentations des Elèves et Elaboration d’une Démarche Expérimentale
Authors: Attrassi Khaled 
Published: March 2021

[Representations of Students and Development of an Experimental Approach]ABSTRACTThis work presents the representations of the students and the development of an experimental approach by the teachers of Life and Earth Sciences (SVT) at the college. The results we obtained show that this teaching practice is widely used by them to solve a problem or test a hypothesis. However, the teachers summarize the experimental approach essentially to experimentation and its links with student representations, and its use as a tool to facilitate learning. We were also interested in the difficulties they oppose in this process Keywords: Scientific approach, SVT teaching, Science experimentation, Representations.
Ibadah yang Benar menurut Amos 5:4-6 dan Relevansinya bagi Tugas dan Panggilan Gereja di Masa Kini
Authors: Utomo Bimo Setyo 
Published: March 2021

The church as God's people in its presence in this world is inseparable from society, where the church, as the organizer of worship, is also called to carry out its task or prophetic role in society. This happened also in the context of the prophet Amos when served in North Israel, where the worship at that time seemed to be going well and lively, but contrary to it; their attitude to life has deteriorated considerably. So in this research, the meaning of worship according to Amos 5: 4-6 will be examined with the aim of developing it to get relevance to the duties and vocation of the church today. The method used in this research is qualitative, by applying the descriptive analysis method to the text of Amos 5: 4-6, so that the meaning of worship seeking the true God is found. The result of this research is that worship should be interpreted as a relationship between people's love for God which reflects good deeds in daily life. The church must also reflect on the meaning of worship in its duties and vocation by living out the meaning of worship in daily life, being more involved and engaging in community life, and also as a church calling to repent and become better. AbstrakGereja sebagai umat Allah dalam kehadirannya di dunia ini tidak terpisah dari masyarakat, dimana gereja selaku penyelenggara ibadah, dipanggil juga untuk mengamalkan tugas atau peran kenabiannya dalam masyarakat. Hal ini terjadi juga dalam konteks nabi Amos melayani di Israel Utara, dimana ibadah kala itu nampak berjalan baik dan semarak, tetapi bertolak belakang dengan itu; sikap hidup mereka sangat merosot. Maka pada penelitian ini akan diteliti makna ibadah yang benar menurut Amos 5:4-6 dengan tujuan untuk mengembangkannya untuk mendapatkan relevansi bagi tugas dan panggilan gereja di masa kini. Metode yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, dengan menerapkan metode deskriptif analisis pada teks Amos 5:4-6, sehingga didapati makna tentang ibadah mencari Tuhan yang benar. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah ibadah harus dimaknai sebagai hubungan kasih umat kepada Tuhan yang mencerminkan perbuatan baik dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Gereja juga harus merefleksikan makna ibadah ini dalam tugas dan panggilannya dengan menghidupi makna ibadah dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, lebih berperan dan terlibat dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat dan juga sebagai panggilan gereja untuk bertobat dan menjadi lebih baik lagi.
Impelementasi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen di Abad 21
Authors: Tjandra Daniel S. 
Published: March 2021

The era of globalization is inevitable, willing or unwilling to be ready or not ready for everyone to face globalization. The era of globalization can be said as an era of openness, an era of technology that is close to people's lives and even inherent in everyday life. Globalization colors and influences all aspects of life without exception the realm of education experiences or is affected by the effects of the times, globalization and technological sophistication. Education makes it possible to use all the advances of the times to produce an educational goal that shapes the complete human to face his day. 21st century learning provides a prominent change in the world of education, where learning is no longer focused on the results achieved, but on the learning process itself. Forming the competencies of students who have high-level thinking skills, are creative, communicative, and collaborative. This discussion will provide an understanding of 21st century learning implemented in Christian Religious Education subjects. Christian religious learning is expected to follow the development of 21st century learning so that in conveying learning content can prepare students to welcome the 21st century. Thus the curriculum in Indonesia is developed, and the 2013 curriculum is used now as part of responding to the challenges of the 21st century.

Abstrak
Era globalisasi tidak dapat dihindari, mau atau tidak mau siap atau tidak siap setiap orang menghadapi globalisasi. Era globalisasi dapat dikatakan sebagai era keterbukaan, era teknologi yang dekat dengan kehidupan masyarakat bahkan melekat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Globalisasi mewarnai dan mempengaruhi segala aspek kehidupan tanpa terkecuali ranah pendidikan mengalami atau tekena efek dari kemajuan zaman, globalisasi dan kecanggihan teknologi. Pendidikan memungkinkan meng-gunakan segala kemajuan zaman untuk menghasilkan sebuah tujuan pendidikan yang membentuk manusia secara lengkap untuk menghadapi zamannya. Pembelajaran abad 21 memberikan sebuah perubahan yang menonjol dalam dunia pendidikan, dimana pembelajaran bukan lagi dipusatkan kepada hasil yang dicapai, namun kepada proses pembelajaran itu sendiri. Membentuk kompetensi peserta didik yang memiliki keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi, kreatif, komunikatif, dan kolaborasi. Pada pembahasan kali ini akan memberikan pemahaman tentang pembelajaran abad 21 yang diimplementasikan dalam mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen. Pembelajaran Agama Kristen diharapkan mengikuti perkembangan pembelajaran abad 21 sehingga dalam menyampaikan konten pembelajaran dapat mempersiapkan peserta didik menyongsong abad 21. Dengan demikian Kurikulum di Indonesia dikembangkan, dan Kurikulum 2013 yang digunakan sekarang sebagai bagian dalam menjawab tantangan zaman abad 21.
Kreativitas Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen Meningkatkan Prestasi Siswa
Authors: Telaumbanua Arozatulo 
Published: March 2021

This research is based on concerns about moral values that are not good in children in the Tunas Mekar Integrated Kindergarten. Therefore, efforts need to be made to develop a positive attitude in children in a better direction. This research uses classroom action research methods. This research was conducted in Tunas Mekar Integrated Kindergarten, with a total of 14 children. One important aspect to be developed in children as provisions in living in the social environment of society is the social-emotional aspect. Every child needs to have good social skills and the ability to process emotions to build balanced relationships in a diverse social environment in terms of religion, ethnicity and language. This intelligence is commonly known as Interpersonal intelligence. The end of this study found the following results: the first cycle was 57.14%, the second cycle was 67.62%, the third cycle was 78.57%, the fourth cycle was 61.60%, the fifth cycle was 92.85% and the sixth cycle or the last cycle obtained 95.24% results. After doing the first cycle to the sixth cycle, fourteen children experienced high interpersonal intelligence development. Thus, the play method is very appropriate to be used to develop children's interpersonal intelligence.

Abstrak
Penelitian ini berdasarkan pada keprihatinan terhadap nilai moral yang tidak baik di dalam diri anak yang ada di TK Tunas Mekar Terpadu. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan upaya untuk mengembangkan sikap positif di dalam diri anak ke arah yang lebih baik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas. Penelitian ini dilakukan di TK A Tunas Mekar Terpadu, dengan jumlah 14 anak. Salah satu aspek yang penting untuk dikembangkan pada anak sebagai bekal dalam hidup di lingkungan sosial masyarakat adalah aspek sosial-emosional. Setiap anak perlu memiliki keterampilan sosial dan kemampuan mengolah emosi yang baik untuk membangun hubungan yang seimbang di lingkungan sosial yang beraneka ragam baik agama, suku dan bahasa. Kecerdasan ini biasa dikenal dengan kecerdasan Interpersonal. Akhir dari penelitian ini ditemkan hasil sebagai berikut: siklus pertama di peroleh hasil 57,14%, siklus kedua 67,62%, siklus ketiga 78,57%, siklus kempat 61,60%, siklus kelima 92,85% dan siklus keenam atau siklus terakhir memperoleh hasil 95,24%. Setelah melakukan siklus I sampai siklus VI, empat belas anak mengalami perkembangan kecerdasan interpersonal dengan kategori tinggi. Dengan demikian metode bermain sangat tepat digunakan untuk mengembangkan kecerdasan interpersonal anak.
EDUCATIONAL REFORMS IN NIGERIA: THE KADUNA STATE TEACHERS’ COMPETENCY TEST
Authors: Aina J. K. 
Published: March 2021

This paper critically looked at the crisis generated by the teachers’ competency test in the Kaduna state. Which agitates for the reform of the educational sector in Nigeria. The article strongly supported the need for such reforms nevertheless, faulted the procedural executions which encompassed the Kaduna state Teachers’ Competency Test on the basis of some fundamental issues. The main issue of lack of standard in Nigeria education system was a concern for this paper. This paper reviewed some of the problems in the education system that should have been the crux of the reform. The teacher is an important variable that influences the learnedness of a nations citizenry. There are several skills which qualify a person as a teacher. The competency of a teacher can be characterized by the ability to learn, assimilate, understand and impact an acquired skill or knowledge following predefined standards and methods. This requires a carefully planned investigation using tactical approaches, if the competency of a teacher is to be accessed. This paper argued that for a reform in the educational sector to enhance sustainable development, there must be good governance and a populace free of corruption within and outside the education system. The article suggested some areas where the Nigerian education requires reform such as teacher education, teachers’ condition of service and the school curricula vis-à-vis the Kaduna state teachers’ competency test.
Aina, J. K. | School of science and mathematics education, University of the Western Cape, South Africa, Bellville, Western Cape