bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Relationship Among Non-English Majors’ Autonomous Learning Ability, Learning Burnout and English Grades: A Structural Equation Modeling Study
Authors: Wang Youkun 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
This study aims to explore the relationship among autonomous learning ability, learning burnout and English grades by structural equation modeling. The survey of 481 non-English majors showed that autonomous learning ability, learning burnout and English grades correlated significantly with each other, and the structural equation model of the three variables was stable. This suggests that the stronger the autonomous learning ability, the lower the level of learning burnout, the higher the English grades. This empirical study shows that the autonomous learning ability of non-English majors can influence the level of learning burnout, which in turn influences English grades. Learning burnout can mediate the effects of autonomous learning ability on English grades.
Issues in determining parenthood in “surrogacy”
Authors: Konečná Hana , Svatoš Roman 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Surrogacy is a type of medically assisted reproduction (MAR), which is considered to be a relatively simple medical procedure. However, psychosocially, ethically and legally, it is extremely complicated. There has been a significant increase in interest in the procedure lately. This is largely due to the fact that it is now available to groups of applicants other than traditional heterosexual couples of reproductive age. Its purpose is to examine various approaches to determining what is legally acceptable as parenthood after surrogacy. Our conclusion is that the wishes and rights of the individual actors (intended parent(s), surrogate mother, future child, gamete donors and society as a whole) are incompatible and contradictory. None of the probable solutions suggested from different perspectives can ensure that the wishes and rights of all are fulfilled at the same time.
Evolution and (aristotelian) virtue ethics
Authors: Mizzoni John 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
It is well known that virtue ethics has become very popular among moral theorists. Even Aristotelian virtue ethics continues to have defenders. Bernard Williams (1983; 1995, p. xy), though, has claimed that this “neo-Aristotelian enterprise” might “require us tofeign amnesia about natural selection.” This paper looks at some recent work on virtueethics as seen from an evolutionary perspective (Michael Ruse, 1991; William Casebeer, 2003; Donald J. Munro, 2005; John Lemos, 2008; Jonathan Haidt & Craig Joseph, 2008) and explores whether Williams’ evolutionary challenge can be met. Against Williams’ challenge, I argue that “the first and hardest lesson of Darwinism,” as Williams calls it, has indeed found “its way fully into ethical thought” (Williams, 1983, p. xy). And virtue ethics—in several varieties, not only Aristotelian—fits it rather well with anevolutionary perspective on human origins.
FACTS AND ARTEFACTS OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN UKRAINE
Authors: LESHCHYNSKA OLENA 
Published: May 2019

The article looks at the psychological conditions in which a modern person can rightly exercise their right to religious freedom and the preconditions for their involvement with the totalitarian (destructive) religious cults. The central issues of the article are as follows: the concept of spiritual need as a socially recognized psychic norm; the phenomenon of psychotherapeutic potential of the religious community; religiosity and spirituality.
It has been proved that personality maturity is the precondition and the basis for healthy spirituality. A marked artefact of religious freedom in Ukraine is individuals’ involvement with destructive cults, which may lead to psychic and social dependence. Also the article presents the results of an empirical research involving a mass psychosemantic survey carried out in order to find how this religious problem is reflected in the mass consciousness of Ukrainians and in-depth interviews with people who have experienced psychic dependence on the cult.
COMMUNICATIVE ACTS IN THE TEXTS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT GOSPELS: MENTAL AND AXIOLOGICAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL FACTORS
Authors: MELNYK YAROSLAV 
Published: May 2019

The key issue of the article is the typology of communicative acts in the texts of the New Testament; the communicative acts are discussed from mental and axiological, moral and ethical perspectives. The goal of the article is to establish, discuss and interpret the main parameters of communication between Christ, His followers and opponents. The accent is made on the components of Christian world view as a discourse factor in the New Testament’s texts.
The analysis results are extrapolated to the sphere of discourse creation, its linguistic, philosophical, ethical and communicative aspects. The principles of human existence and the existence of information space in the early 21st century are discussed.
MILITARY-POLITICAL CONFRONTATION BETWEEN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE NATO MEMBER STATES IN THE BALTIC REGION
Authors: TSEPENDA IGOR 
Published: May 2019

This article analyses a range of problems faced by the NATO member states in the Baltic region in connection with Russian aggression in Ukraine. It is indicated that the Russian Federation boosts its military presence in the Kaliningrad Oblast: it deploys advanced missile systems and armored fighting vehicles to the region, increases its military contingent and rearms its Navy in the Baltic Sea. It is stressed that Russia has violated the 1987 Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-range and Shorter-range Missiles (the INF Treaty) and in recent years has been conducting large-scale military exercises.
It is pointed out that amid the growing threat from Russia, the countries of the Baltic region have to reconsider their military strategies, to join their efforts in order to prevent any possible aggression. The NATO member states, the United States of America in particular, take part in the military drills in the region. Sweden’s military cooperation with NATO and the United States of America – a controversial issue in Swedish political circles – is discussed. The question of enhancing military interaction between the members of NATO – Germany and Norway, the Unites States and Poland – is addressed too. The advantages of building collective missile defense capability in the Baltic region and taking other steps to restrain Russia’s aggressive actions are indicated.
THE ETHICAL AND MYTHOLOGICAL CORE OF CULTURE
Authors: LARIONOVA VIKTORIIA 
Published: May 2019

The purpose of this research is to discuss the role of myth in human culture, to define and specify its main functions. The goal is to show that being part of a cultural heritage, myths are an essential part of human culture in any epoch. Mythology provides a true reflection of the moral values of society and aesthetic attitude to reality.
Mythological consciousness is the oldest form of understanding and comprehension of the world, nature, society and people, the oldest system of values. There exists a direct connection between mythological and historical forms of consciousness.
Mythology as a science enhances the research process and allows for the extension of knowledge into other fields, the humanities in particular. It performs the function of explanation and legitimation of social norms.
Myth-making is a property of human consciousness. Myths as products of primary forms of thinking, the oldest forms of consciousness retain their role in all epochs; created and maintained by all generations, they have been preserved throughout millennia.
Reform of Civil Justice in Ukraine: A Differentiation of Action Proceedings and Review of Court Decisions
Authors: Izarova Iryna 
Published: May 2019

[full article, abstract in English, abstract in Russian]
During the reform of 2014–2017 Ukrainian legislation was approved significantly, among them the Constitution, laws, related to judiciary and litigation, enforcement as well. The advocacy reform is last. This has led to the evolutionary renewal of justice in Ukraine, which was positively faced by the international community. This article proposes to consider some components of civil justice reform, which were substantially updated, as well as to analyse their compliance with international and European standards. This refers to (1) a general review of judicial statistics and (2) new approaches to the trial of a court of first instance – order, simplified, general proceedings, criteria for demarcation of civil cases (3), and (4) peculiarities of settling a dispute with the participation of a judge. The conclusions summarize the most progressive results of reforms, as well as make suggestions on further development of the potential of civil justice.
Konstitucinio Teismo įgaliojimai aiškinti savo nutarimus, išvadas, sprendimus: teisinio reguliavimo problemos ir tobulinimo galimybės
Authors: Pūraitė-Andrikienė Dovilė 
Published: May 2019

[full article and abstract in Lithuanian; abstract in English]
This article attempts to reveal the problems of the provisions regulating the institution of the interpretation of a formerly adopted ruling, conclusion or decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania and to present the posibilities of their solution, i. e., proposals on how to improve the provisions of the Law on the Constitutional Court regulating this institution.This work mainly focuses on three problematic aspects of this institution: the legal force of the decisions on the interpretation of a ruling, conclusion or decision of the Constitutional Court; the objects of this institution; subjects entitled to initiate the interpretation of a ruling, conclusion or decision of the Constitutional Court.
Motor Third Party Liability after CJEU Interpretation of the Directive 103/2009/EC in Vnuk Judgment
Authors: Shevchenko Olga 
Published: May 2019

[full article, abstract in English; abstract in Lithuanian]
The aim of this article is to assess the consequences of the interpretation of the terms ‘vehicle’ and ‘use of a vehicle’ in the light of the case of Damijan Vnuk v Zavarovalnica Trigalev (C-162/13) the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in accordance with the objectives set out in the Motor Insurance Directive.
Poverty and Early Childhood Outcomes
Authors: Roos Leslie L. , Wall-Wieler Elizabeth , Lee Janelle Boram 
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND:Children born into poverty face many challenges. Exposure to poverty comes in different forms, and children may also transition into or out of poverty. In this study, we examine the relationships among various outcomes and different levels of poverty (household and/or neighborhood poverty) at different points during a child’s first 5 years.METHODS:We used linkable administrative databases, following 46 589 children born in Manitoba, Canada, between 2000 and 2009 to age 7. Poverty is defined as those receiving welfare and those living in low-income neighborhoods. Four outcomes are measured in the first 5 years (placement in out-of-home care, externalizing mental health diagnosis, asthma diagnosis, and hospitalization for injury), with school readiness assessed between ages 5 and 7.RESULTS:Children born into poverty had greater odds of not being ready for school than children not born into poverty (adjusted odds ratio = 1.54, 1.59, 1.26 for children born in household and neighborhood poverty, household poverty only, and neighborhood poverty only, respectively; all significant at P &lt; .05). Similar patterns were seen across outcomes. For those born into neighborhood poverty, the odds of school readiness were higher only if children moved before age 2.CONCLUSIONS:The level of poverty (household or neighborhood) and its duration modify the relationship between early poverty and childhood outcomes. Covariate adjustment generally weakens but does not eliminate these relationships.
Organized Sports for Children, Preadolescents, and Adolescents
Authors: Logan Kelsey , Cuff Steven ,   COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, LaBella Cynthia R. , Brooks M. Alison , Canty Greg , Diamond Alex B. , Hennrikus William , Moffatt Kody , Nemeth Blaise A. , Pengel K. Brooke , Peterson Andrew R. , Stricker Paul R. 
Published: May 2019

This Clinical Report was reaffirmed July 11, 2023.Interest and participation in organized sports for children, preadolescents, and adolescents continue to grow. Because of increased participation, and younger entry age, in organized sports, appropriate practice, game schedules, and content become more important, taking into account athlete developmental stage and skills. Parental support for organized sports in general, with focus on development and fun instead of winning, has emerged as a key factor in the athlete’s enjoyment of sports. Schools and community sports organizations who support multiple levels of sport (eg, recreational, competitive, elite) can include more youth who want to play sports and combat sport dropout. This report reviews the benefits and risks of organized sports as well as the roles of schools, community organizations, parents, and coaches in organized sports. It is designed to complement the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical reports “Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings” and “Sports Specialization and Intensive Training in Young Athletes” by reviewing relevant literature on healthy organized sports for youth and providing guidance on organized sport readiness and entry. The report also provides guidance for pediatricians on counseling parents and advocating for healthy organized sports participation.
High-performance supercapacitor electrodes based on NiMoO4 nanorods
Authors: Zhang Yong , Chang Cui-rong , Gao Hai-li , Wang Shi-wen , Yan Ji , Gao Ke-zheng , Jia Xiao-dong , Luo He-wei , Fang Hua , Zhang Ai-qin , Wang Li-zhen 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Drying system of sewage sludge - wastewater treatment plant in Gdansk
Authors: Obarska-Pempkowiak Hanna 
Published: May 2019

The 'Wschod' wastewater treatment plant, with average flow of sewage equal to 110 000 m3 /day, is the biggest plant in the voyevodship of Gdansk. The volume of treated sewage amounts to 60% of the total quantity of sewage in the community of Gdansk. Until 1993 treatment of sewage was carried out in the facilities that ensured only mechanical removal of contaminants. Poor sanitary conditions of the coastal water of the Gulf of Gdansk was the main reason for introducing primary chemical precipitation (dephosphatation), using coagulant called PIX. Chemical process of precipitation resulted first of all in effective elimination of phosphates, between 77.6 - 81.8% during the period 1993-95. The removal of organic matter also improved. Due to this the load of total suspended solids in 1995 decreased by 49.1% in comparison to 1992. The removal of organic matter expressed as BOD5 and CODcr equaled respactively 34.7% and 32,8%. However, after the introduction of chemical precipitation, the increase of the sludgefrom 600 m3 /d (before introducing of chemical precipitation) to 1100 m3 /d (after introducing of chemical precipitation) was observed. For this reason it was decided to provide support for the coagulation process with anionic polimer. The anionic polimer was introduced in 1995, which resulted in the decrease of the total production of sludge to the amount of 600 - 650 m3 /d.
Modernization of the WWTP also caused the necessity of replacing the formerly used method of dewatering on drying beds (total area of 7.4 ha) by mechanical dewatering in centrifuges of capacity of 8-25 m3 /h and maximum load of sludge of 800 kg DS/h. As a result the operation of the treatment plant became easier, though the problems with utilization of the sludge are not completely solved yet.
Environmental impact from Riga city landfill, Latvia
Authors: Rydergren Anders 
Published: May 2019

Getlini waste disposal site has been the major landfill for Riga City since more than 20 years. Due to the conditions at the site and indications on contamination of the groundwater aquifers there were plans to close the site and establish a new landfill. However, those plans were later revised as it was found that the most appropriate alternative would be to remediate the old parts of the disposal site and continue the landfilling operations utilising modem technologies.
Based on this information it was decided to carry out a feasibility study including investigations of the environmental impact from the existing disposal site and propose measures for remediation of existing contamination as well as recommendations on how to continue the operations in an environmentally acceptable way.
The feasibility study was carried out by SWECO, in association with GeoKonsultants in accordance with an agreement with Riga City Council and financed by Sida and Riga City.
The effects of inter-row spacings on yield, yield components and oil ratio of winter canola (Brassica napus L.)
Authors: BEYYAVAŞ Vedat , HALİLOĞLU Hasan 
Published: May 2019

The
aim of this research was to investigate the effect of different inter-row spacing
on yield, yield components and oil ratio of canola. Experiments were
established in the trial site of the Department of Field Crops, Faculty of
Agriculture, Harran University in randomized complete block design with 3
replications in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 growing seasons. Licord cultivar, which
is known as winter type, was used in the experiment. In the experiment, the
plots consisted of 5 rows with 6 m length, inter-row spaces were 10, 20, 30,
40, 50, 60 and 70 cm, and intra-row space was 5 cm. Seed yield
(kg ha-1), plant height (cm), number of branches (plant-1),
number of pods (plant-1), number of seeds (pod-1), 1000
seed weight (g), oil ratio (%), number of flowering days (day) and number of
maturation days (day) were examined. In the results of the study; it was
observed that in case of inter-row spaces of (60 and 70 cm) increased the
seed yield decreased; the plant height decreased with the increases of the
inter-row spacing; number of branches per plant, number of pods per plant,
number of seeds per pod; and 1000 seed weight increased with the increases of
the inter-row spacing. The effects of inter-row spacing on the oil ratio,
number of flowering days and number of maturation days were limited in two
years of the trial. Consequently, it can be recommended the most suitable
inter-row spacing is 20 cm for canola cultivation.
PERBEDAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN THINK –TALK –WRITE (TTW) DENGAN TRAFFINGER TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATA PELAJARAN SOSIOLOGI
Authors: Lukman Anggia Amanda , Pasya Gurniwan Kamil , Eridiana Wahyu 
Published: May 2019

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan model pembelajaran Think –Talk –Write (TTW), model pembelajaran Traffinger dengan model pembelajaran konvensional dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik dalam mata pelajaran sosiologi di kelas XI SMAN 10 Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan quasi eksperimen, pola penelitian menggunakan Nonequivalent Control Group Design dengan langkah memberi pretest, memberikan perlakuan dengan model pembelajaran yang sudah ditentukan pada dua kelas eksperimen dan satu kelas kontrol dan memberi postets. Short method digunakan dalam pengolahan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis antara model pembelajaran Think, Talk and Writen, Traffinger dan metode konvensional pada mata pelajaran sosiologi dengan derajat kebebasan 7 dan taraf signifikan 1% dan t hitung sebesar 3,499.Kata Kunci : Think –Talk –Write (Ttw), Traffinger, Berpikir Kritis
KOMUNITAS ETNIS BATAK SEBAGAI SUPIR ANGKUTAN KOTA DI KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Fazri Akhmad , Kamil Gurniwan , Komariah Siti 
Published: May 2019

Angkutan kota atau angkot merupakan sarana transportasi yang penting bagi masyarakat dan dapat mengatasi masalah kemacetan di kota-kota besar jika dapat dikelola dengan baik. Selain itu, bekerja sebagai supir angkutan kota juga dapat menjadi sarana bagi masyarakat untuk mencari nafkah. Begitu juga dengan etnis Batak yang telah melakukan mobilitas dari daerah asalnya menjadi supir angkutan umum termasuk supir angkutan kota di Kota Bandung dengan tujuan untuk memperbaiki status sosialnya atau hanya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidupnya. Namun tidak semua etis Batak yang pergi merantau memiliki pendidikan yang tinggi dan keterampilan yang mumpuni sehingga etnis Batak memilih untuk mengadu nasib ke Kota Bandung sebagai supir angkutan kota. Dampak yang ditimbulkan akibat kegiatan merantau etnis Batak yaitu meningkatnya status sosial dan status ekonomi dan timbulnya masalah sosial yang berujung pada tindakan kriminalitas, dan tidak teraturnya lingkungan kota perantauan. Kata Kunci : Dampak, Mobilitas, Etnis Batak dan Supir Angkutan Kota
PEMBINAAN NASIONALISME GURU PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN MELALUI PELATIHAN PROJECT CITIZEN DI KABUPATEN KUNINGAN
Authors: Nurdin Encep Syarief , Dahliayana Asep , Tanshzil Sri Wahyuni , Hadian Vini Agustiani 
Published: May 2019

Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn) merupakan mata pelajaran penting dan strategis dalam mengembangan misi membangun kesadaran dan kecakapan generasi muda agar memiliki karakter yang kuat sesuai dengan harapan negara yaitu nasionalisme (Pasal 37 UU No. 20 tahun 2003). Akan tetapi, praktik pembelajaran PKn tidak mendorong kemampuan siswa untuk berpikir kritis dan kreatif apalagi menginternalisasikan nilai nasionalisme. Dengan memperhatikan masalah tersebut, guru perlu dilatih dan diberdayakan dalam menguasai praktik penggunaan model pembelajaran PKn berbasis project yang dapat membina nasionalisme. Proses penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif dengan pola “the dominant-less dominat design”. Pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan survei dan pendekatan kualitatif sebagai pendalaman menggunakan wawancara. Populasi penelitian adalah guru-guru PKn yang tergabung dalam MGMP Kabupaten Kuningan yang berjumlah 30 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru PKn yang mengikuti program pelatihan Project Citizen berpengaruh terhadap pembinaan nasionalisme dengan indeks 87,67 %.
KUALITAS PELAYANAN MUSEUM GEOLOGI BANDUNG: SUATU STUDI MENGENAI PERSEPSI WISATAWAN DOMESTIK
Authors: Noor Any , Karwina Wiwin 
Published: May 2019

Geological Museum, Bandung is an educational and historical tourist attraction that mostly visited by student. As tourist attraction, Geological Museum should deliver good services in order to satisfy tourists. In order to understand the tourist perception about service quality in Geological Museum, this study aim to explore the tourist perception about service quality delivered at Geological Museum. Five dimensions of service quality which are reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance and tangible were asked to 127 respondents through questionnaire at Geological Museum, Bandung. Findings indicate that responsiveness dimension is the lowest point of service quality and tangible is at the highest point, although result of both dimensions is at medium level. In overall, tourist perception about Geological Museum service quality is at medium level and has the potential to be good in services.
Konvergensi Media dan Teknologi: Implikasinya terhadap Komunikasi Pemasaran Pariwisata
Authors: Setiyorini Heri Puspito Diyah 
Published: May 2019

This paper would give a conceptual discussion of the media convergence, technology acceptance model, and its implication on tourism marketing communication. Media convergence is the integration of multiple media, particularly conventional media with the new media. Conventional media such as a printed, audio, and audio-visual media are now integrated by the Internet technology. Thus, the information can be accessed through the personal devices. This notion affects to the way people use their leisure times, as well as, the industry do the marketing activities for tourism. Since the length of stay of tourists is decreasing, so the technology intent to assist these activities to the tourist. Hence, the paper would also discuss the tendency of the short-break tourists and the tourism business players in using the technology and its implication to the marketing communication.