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Analysing the Onus Issue in Dismissals Emanating from the Enforcement of Unilateral Changes to Conditions of Employment
Authors: Ismail Riaz , Tshoose Clarence Itumeleng 
Published: June 2017

The main objective of this article is to analyse the issue of onus emanating from the enforcement of unilateral changes to conditions of employment. At the heart of the controversy that has faced the Labour Appeal Court was how to interpret dismissals that appear to be based on operational requirements, and yet at the same time, such dismissals also appear to have the effect of compelling an employee to accept a demand in respect of a matter of mutual interest between the employer and the employee.

The core section in the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 relating to disputes of this nature is section 187(1)(c) of the Act, and the central enquiry to such disputes is whether they are automatically unfair or operationally justifiable. The fine line that determines whether a dismissal is acceptable or not merits an analysis of the overall onus that faces an employer and employee. This analysis is the focus of the article, which deals predominantly with procedural issues. The issue relating to the promotion of collective bargaining will be assessed against the right to dismiss, based on an analysis of the situation in South Africa, and a brief comparison with the situations in the United Kingdom and Canada. Thereafter, recommendations are made to the South African legislature.
THE SEX SYSTEM OF THE POPULATION OF SAGITTARIA SAITTIFOLIA AS AN INDICATOR OF THE ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF A RIVER
Authors: Konchina Tatyana , Sidorskaya Viola , Oparina Svetlana , Rostunov Alexander , Baronova Elena , Zhestkova Elena 
Published: June 2017

The ecological state of small rivers that define the water regime of the territory, as well as the water supply of larger rivers, the quality of their waters is a matter of a serious concern. The ecosystems of watercourses in urban areas exposed to pollution by industrial and domestic wastes are under the maximum anthropogenic load. Bioindicative methods, which let to assess directly the status of aquatic ecosystems and their individual components, occupy an important place in the system of ecological monitoring of water bodies. Plants respond to toxicants in an aquatic habitat by the abnormality of biosynthesis of chlorophyll, carotenoids and other pigments, change of mineral balance, phytohormones, which leads to a change in their reproductive differentiation.
In this regard, water quality assessment was carried out on the basis of chemical analysis and bioindication concerning Sagittaria sagittifolia populations in the upper and middle stream ways of the river Tyosha flowing through the Nizhny Novgorod region.
The article presents the results of some organoleptic and chemical parameters such as pH level of overall hardness, concentration of nitrates and nitrites, ions of ammonium, phosphates, mercury, concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the water. It was detected that there were exceeding quantities of ammonium ions, nitrite ions, phosphates in the water of all ranges of the river Tyosha, and also high content of iron in the downstreams of the river. The findings suggest that the reproductive structure of arrowhead inflorescences can serve as a bio-indicator of the degree of water pollution. The harder the environmental conditions of the plant habitat in the water body, the more intensive is a shift in the ratio of flowers to the feminine side. It has been shown that due to the deterioration of environmental conditions, the number of compound inflorescences of the arrowhead and the numbers of whorls in them decrease and, on the other hand, there is an increase in the percentage of plants with simple typical inflorescences. A credible shift in the reproductive ratio of arrowhead inflorescences to the female side is spotted on the downstream river station near Lukoyanov and industrial community Shatky, where the complex of environmental factors for its growth is the least favorable. It was established that anthropogenic pollution of the river has a negative effect on the reproductive sphere of Sagittaria sagittifolia, causing a reduction in pollen fertility, which is confirmed by the chemical analysis of water.
On the basis of the studies the assessment of the ecological status of the water in the Tyosha river was given.
ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETRIZATION OF UNIFORMS FOR ARMED FORCES
Authors: Dāboliņa Inga , Viļumsone Ausma , Lapkovska Eva 
Published: June 2017

Planning manufacture of uniforms decisions must be taken as to how many and in what size a particular model series should be manufactured, how they should be labeled and to what body-dimensions garment sizes should correspond. The purpose of anthropometric parametrization is to introduce garment size classification for mass production clothing, so as to representatively depict wearers’ body figure diversity. It is in the interests of manufacturers (design time and costs, logistics etc.) and buyers/procurement service alike to confine themselves with a minimum garment sizes and to use a possibly less complicated garment size classification. The aim of this research is to gather different impact factors for anthropometric parametrization for Uniforms of Armed Forces.
Research is formed from anthropometric data and end user survey exploring data set of 150 soldiers. Anthropometrics are performed by non-contact anthropometric methods (3D anthropometrical scanner Vitus Smart XXL® is used in the study), data processing automation systems, pattern making CAD/CAM systems, etc. National Armed Forces (NAF) technical specification provides for manufacture of a wide range of garment sizes (by height indifference interval of 6 cm). Manufacturers labeling system and charts of finished products are subjected to comparative analysis and evaluation of corresponding standard recommendations is included.
The study indicates the need to optimize the currently used anthropometry method in the Latvian Army, anthropometric data registration and application, thus improving the performance of military personnel and the procurement process and the use of resources, thus promoting resource planning and environmental protection. Also improvements are needed in uniform labeling and instructing of the military personnel on selection of uniform and equipment components.
Proper anthropometric parametrization and labeling of Uniforms for Armed Forces would minimize expenses of Uniforms as well as the negative waste impact to the environment.
A serological survey on cryptosporidiosis in Najran region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia with reference to some epidemiological features of the infection
Authors: Elshahawy Ismail 
Published: June 2017

Background: Cryptosporidium infection remains a major public health issue, but its epidemiology in humans is still unclear, particularly in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. Hence, this study was designed to determine the infection status of Cryptosporidium and the reservoir hosts in southwestern Saudi Arabia community and to recognize the associated risk factors, with evaluating the diagnostic performance of the techniques used.Methods: A total of 576 stool specimens and sera were screened for cryptosporidiosis using modified Ziehl neelsen technique and a newly developed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) respectively, between September 2015 and December 2016.Results: Of the 576 samples assayed, 9.5 and 20.8% were positive for Cryptosporidium oocyst and anti-Cryptosporidium antibody, respectively. The seropositivity was positively correlated with age, especially in the age group less than 6 years old. Likewise, the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infections in males was significantly higher than in female counterparts (P < 0.05). The current study revealed that the maximum number of cases, 22.4%, was observed during the months of January to April, indicating marked significant seasonal variation. Sensitivity and specificity of newly developed Elisa technique when compared to acid-fast were 100% and 88.24%, respectively.Conclusions: This is the first study highlighting that Cryptosporidium infections are still an important public health problem in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. Therefore, health education would be the best way to prevent the infections and the serological assays proved to be useful mean to provide more accurate information regarding community levels of Cryptosporidium infection.
Two aspects of art: Suicide mental illness and therapy
Authors: Giderer Hakkı Engin 
Published: June 2017

Examining the life stories of some productive artists; it is seen that they struggle with mental illnesses, intensely deal with the thought of death and they even commit suicide. On the other hand, we believe that art has a curative power. Art therapy is known by physicians, therapists and trainers. Art is also used in various ways for treatment. If the process of creation pulls an artist into a mental illness and thoughts about death, then how does it possibly cure? This text tries to explain the dilemma in question.
Keywords: art, mental illness, therapy, suicide, madness.
Interpersonal Conflict Management– Inevitable but Manageable (with Reference to M/S Karvy Computershare Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad & M/S Anand Rathi, Bangalore)
Authors: Battu Nagaraju , Kalyan Ram Ch. R.B. Alias 
Published: June 2017

<div><p><strong><em>Introduction</em></strong>: A conflict has generally been defined as a situation in which two or more parties strive to acquire the same scarce resources at the same time. Scholars generally agree that there needs to be more than one part to have a conflict, and that the time factor is important. What does cause concern is the term scarce resource.</p><p><strong><em>Objective of the Study</em></strong>: To examine the effect of strategies adopted for managing interpersonal conflict on organizational performance, to examine the perceptions of the employees in the organization under study and to offer suggestions to minimize the inter-personal conflicts and to improve conducive environment for organizational success</p><p><strong><em>Method of the Study</em></strong>: The study employed both descriptive survey design and explanatory research design. It targeted a population of 650 employees of purposively selected units under study. A sample size comprising 450 employees from M/s Karvy Computershare and 200 from M/s Anand Rathi were selected using stratified random sampling techniques.</p><p><strong><em>Results of the Study</em></strong>: Conflict escalation has according to this study it’s foundation in emotional involvement. A person focused conflict has a higher risk of escalation and to evolve towards becoming dysfunctional. Through this study it has been revealed that conflict management can be divided into two areas, prevention of conflicts and management of functional conflicts. Feedback can be counted as preventive tools to help develop employee’s behaviour and to ensure that the opinions and feelings are passed on through controlled communication channels. </p></div>
Desafios das mulheres: um enfoque ocidental de gênero e direitos humanos
Authors: Corrêa Leite Taylisi de Souza 
Published: June 2017

Entre as várias discussões sobre a relação entre a diversidade e os direitos humanos, as questões de género surgiu como chave. Através de uma conta que historiciza relações de gênero, torna-se possível compreender a evolução da formais garantias jurídicas positivadas como produtos de intensas lutas para o reconhecimento, integrados a dinâmica de conflitos sociais que marcaram amodernidade recente. Este estudo tenta iniciar é mais clara sobre os problemas que permanecem deliberadamente ocultos durante séculos para demonstrar as construções simbólicas e processos discursivos gerar uma discriminação perversa e desumana contra as mulheres no Ocidente. Desmistificar isso, incluindo a supremacia de vitórias feministas ocidentais no leste, é uma necessidadecrítica para amadurecer, por isso, avançar o debate e promover a mudança substancial na sociedade ocidental. As lutas sociais das mulheres culminaram com a afirmação de alguns dos seus direitos deve ser visto de uma perspectiva reflexiva, compreendendo o processo das exigências constantes dos direitos humanos, não acreditando que simplesmente pode ser uma garantia realdos direitos quando a dinâmica da opressão do falócentrica sociedade ocidental não mudou substancialmente. Através deste ponto de vista, as tentativas de levar a cabo uma avaliação dos direitos humanos que transcendem a perspectiva positivista para a compreensão das demandas sociais da luta constante para a realização desses direitos.
Modificaciones a las infracciones y sanciones de los operadores de comercio exterior según lo dispuesto en el Decreto Legislativo N° 1235 y normas complementarias
Authors: Huamán Sialer Marco Antonio 
Published: June 2017

En el presente artículo se analizan las últimas modificaciones realizadas a la Ley General de Aduanas aprobada por Decreto Legislativo N° 1053 en materia de infracciones y sanciones aplicables a los distintos operadores de comercio exterior que intervienen en los procesos y/o despachos aduaneros de los regímenes de ingreso y salida de mercancías, haciendo un breve resumen de losantecedentes que motivaron dichas modificaciones; asimismo se comentan los temas más relevantes en el proceso sancionador realizado por la Administración Aduanera, resaltando los nuevos conceptos y criterios en la determinación de la infracción, aplicación de las sanciones, supuestos no sancionables y las infracciones sancionables con multa, suspensión, cancelación, inhabilitación y comiso de las mercancías, para finalmente presentar las conclusiones finales sobre la repercusiónde los referidos cambios en el sistema de infracciones y sanciones aduaneras.
Efficient Adsorptive Removal of Toxic Amaranth Dye from Water using a Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework
Authors: Lin Kun‐Yi Andrew , Wu Chang‐Husan 
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACT: Adsorbents reported to remove a toxic acidic azo dye, Amaranth (AMR) are very limited, and their typical adsorption capacities are quite low. Recently, a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF‐67) has been proposed as a novel adsorbent as ZIF‐67 possesses high surface area, superior chemical stability in water and positive charges, making it a promising adsorbent for AMR. Nevertheless, no studies have been conducted to investigate the adsorption of AMR to ZIF‐67. Herein, ZIF‐67 is employed for the first time to remove AMR from water via adsorption. Adsorption behaviors are investigated via determining the adsorption kinetics and isotherm. ZIF‐67 also exhibits a significant higher maximum adsorption capacity (qmax = 121 mg g−1 at 30 °C) than most of the reported adsorbents. ZIF‐67 can be also regenerated by washing it with NaCl solutions and the regeneration efficiency remains effective over multiple cycles, demonstrating that ZIF‐67 is a promising adsorbent for AMR.
Pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis masalah berorientasi pada kemampuan komunikasi dan prestasi belajar matematika siswa SMP
Authors: Fatmasuci Fitratul Wulan 
Published: June 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan perangkat pembelajaran matematika berbasis masalah yang berorientasi pada kemampuan komunikasi dan prestasi belajar matematika yang mempunyai kualitas baik yang terdiri atas rencana pelakanaan pembelajaran (RPP), lembar kerja siswa (LKS), tes kemampuan komunikasi, dan tes prestasi belajar. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan. Prosedur yang diadaptasi tersebut meliputi tiga tahap yaitu studi pendahuluan, desain produk, dan pengembangan produk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran matematika yang dikembangkan masing-masing memenuhi kriteria valid dengan kategori “baik”. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan praktis dengan hasil penilaian kepraktisan oleh guru pada kategori “baik”, kategori “sangat baik” berdasarkan respon siswa dan kategori “sangat baik” berdasarkan hasil observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan efektif berdasarkan ketuntasan belajar siswa. Persentase siswa yang tuntas pada tes kemampuan komunikasi matematika mencapai 84,38% dan pada tes prestasi belajar mencapai 81,25%.Kata Kunci: perangkat pembelajaran, pembelajaran berbasis masalah, kemampuan komunikasi matematika, prestasi belajar Developing a Problem-Based Learning Instructional Kit Oriented to Junior High School of Mathematical Communication Skills and Learning Achievement AbstractThe research aims to produce a good quality problem-based learning mathematics instructional kit oriented to mathematical communication skills and learning achievement consisting of lesson plans, student worksheets, communication skill test, and learning achievement test. This study was a research and development. The procedure of this model consisted of three steps are define, design and develop. The result shows that the mathematics instructional kit is valid with a “good” category. Learning kit that has been developed was practically shown by results of practicality votes by teachers in category “good”, “very good” category based on student’s responses and “very good” category based on the observation of learning implementation. Learning kit that has been developed was effective based on student’s learning mastery. The percentage of students who achieved the mastery level in communication test is 84.38% and in learning achievement test is 81.25%.Keywords: instructional kits, problem-based learning, mathematical communication skills, learning achievement
El eco del acontecer: el museo experimental El Eco de Mathias Göeritz desde el acontecer de Jean-François Lyotard
Authors: Vaccaro Cruz María Cristina Karla 
Published: June 2017

<div class="page" title="Page 2"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>La emoción defendida por Mathias Göeritz en el </span><span>Manifiesto de la Arquitectura Emo- cional </span><span>y materializada en el museo experimental El Eco puede ser estudiada desde el discurso del acontecer y el sentimiento de lo sublime que el filósofo francés Jean- François Lyotard describe en el libro de 1988, </span><span>Lo inhumano. Charlas sobre el tiempo</span><span>. Se trata de analizar la emoción como el acontecer, como el momento anterior a la formalización kantiana donde el sujeto es afectado por la materialidad de los objetos. </span></p></div></div></div></div>
Estudio prospectivo de la cadena productiva de la guadua en el sur del departamento del Huila, Colombia
Authors: Cuellar Bahamon Adelaida 
Published: June 2017

<p>El presente artículo reseña los principales hallazgos de la investigación presentada por el grupo de Investigación Inyumacizo de la UNAD - CEAD Pitalito dentro de la convocatoria SIGI 003 de 2013. Su principal objetivo fue identificar estrategias que fortalecieran la cadena productiva de la guadua en el sur del departamento del Huila, Colombia, a través de la formulación de un plan estratégico y prospectivo, que permita el aprovechamiento de las ventajas competitivas sociales, económicas y la conservación del medio ambiente en el marco de las políticas de desarrollo sostenible. Como problema de investigación se identificó que en la cadena productiva es necesario conocer y manejar innumerables factores, bajo una lente objetiva y funcional, para lograr procesos interdisciplinarios que la fortalezcan y vinculen a los actores sociales pertenecientes a cada uno de los eslabones. El estudio se realiza bajo un enfoque prospectivo, a partir de un análisis que anticipa la configuración de un futuro deseable y desde allí se retrocede hasta el presente, para construir planes adecuadamente insertados en la realidad y que permitan construir momento a momento un accionar eficaz orientado hacia dicho futuro considerado como deseable.</p>
Functional Outcome of Intramedullary Nailing with Rush Pin for Pediatric Both Bone Fractures of Forearm in Western Hilly Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Rahul , Byanjankar Subin , Dwivedi Rajeev , Joshi Ruban Raj , Ghimire Mahesh Raj 
Published: June 2017

Introduction: Both bone diaphysis fracture of forearm is common in children of hilly area in Nepal because the children climbs tree and cliff for playing and cutting grass. Close reduction and casting is the preferred method of treatment these fractures but the chances of re-displacement is very high. Intramedullary nailing with titanium elastic nails or rush pins is widely accepted these days with good outcome. Titanium nails are popular in western world but is costly whereas rush pins are cheap and are preferred in developing world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of intramedullary rush pin for pediatric both bone fracture of forearm.
Methods: In this retrospective, observational study done from 1st of February 2017 to 31st of March 2017, a total of sixty patients with both bone fractures of forearm were treated with intramedullary rush pin and followed up for six months for evaluation of functional outcome. T-test and Chi-square tests were done.
Results: Closed reduction and internal fixation was done in 48 (80%) patients. Mean age of the patients was 9.23 year (SD=2.77). Fifty-six (93.3%) patients were male with a significant difference (p<0.001). With price et al. grading system, 49 (81.7%) patients had excellent results, nine (15%) had good and two (3.3%) patients had fair results. There was no major complication. Mean time to implant removal was 24.16 weeks (SD=1.62) from the time of surgery with range of 20 to 28 weeks. Among transverse and oblique fractures, patients with transverse fracture were likely to have better outcome (p=0.04).
Conclusion: Intramedullary nailing with rush pin gives excellent to good functional outcome in majority of the cases without major complications at low cost for management of both bone fractures of forearm in children.
Inclusive Education in Government Primary Schools: Teacher Perceptions
Authors: Khan Itfaq Khaliq , Hashmi Shujahat Haider , Khanum Nabeela 
Published: June 2017

<p>The perceptions of primary school teachers towards inclusive education was investigated in mainstream government schools of Islamabad capital territory where inclusive education was being supported by Sight savers and other international organizations. The study was carried out involving 54 teachers in six randomly selected primary schools. The sampled group comprised both, teachers trained in inclusive education and teachers working in same schools, but not trained in inclusive education. Purposive sampling method was used to select the teachers. Structured questionnaire (Likert Scale) and structured interview method was used for data collection. The results of the study revealed that inclusive education is considered to be a desirable practice. The teachers believed that all learners regardless of their disabilities should be in regular classrooms and they showed more favorable attitude towards children with mild disabilities, but were not very optimistic about children with severe disabilities. The study also recognized teachers’ capacity as an essential component of inclusive education and recommends that inclusive education should be a part of pre and in-service teacher education.</p>