bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
“... As Long as Power Relations Exist ... Yes, There are Inequalities…” Social and Educational Inequalities in Greece According to the Views of Female and Male Students of Tertiary Education Institutions
Authors: Kyridis Argyris , Tourtouras Christos , Thanos Theodoros 
Published: February 2017

AbstractThe issue of social and more specifically educational inequalities in Greek society and education seems to concern the Greek society less and less nowadays. Scientific research and the contemporary sociological theory have focused on specific areas of interest of the phenomenon, neglecting the issue in its macro sociological dimension, without, of course, this meaning that the frames and fields of analysis that have emerged are of minor importance. The main question that concerns this research is, if social and educational inequalities are recognized today by the Greek social body and on which fields they focus. Do social and educational inequalities exist in Greece? Are they recognizable and how are they manifested? Our research was carried out with two research tools: a questionnaire which includes two attitude scales (social and educational inequalities) (N=800) and another one which contains a single question, which concerns the expression of opinion about whether the sample considers that there are inequalities in the Greek education system, and the justification of its views (N=800). The questionnaires were answered by female and male students of Greek Universities and Technological Educational Institutes. We chose the university student status in the sample, in order to record attitudes and opinions of young people who are considered “favored” by the education system. The analysis showed that the sample considers that, indeed, there are inequalities in Greek society as well as in Greek education and it is able to recognize a significant range of indications of the phenomenon. It seems that the experienced inequality prevailed against the “favorable” treatment which the system “reserved” in this specific sample.
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Policy in Indonesia
Authors: Hermanto Bambang , Suryanto S. E. 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The role of entrepreneurs strongly influences the economic growth of a country. Every country always encourages entrepreneurship so that it could thrive by creating an entrepreneurship ecosystem. The role of entrepreneurship ecosystem will be optimal if the government can create a policy that is in synergy with the other components of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The method of research used in this study is a qualitative approach with the literature study method. The data were obtained through books, documents, Internet, and other relevant sources. The data that was obtained then analysed using descriptive analysis method by describing the facts, which are then followed by analysis, not merely outlines, but also provides an understanding and explanation. The results of the research showed that the components of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Indonesia are working. However, their activities are limited to running their respective programs without a comprehensive design. The government needs to play a more dominant role to optimize and synergize each component of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. One of the institutions or particular ministries should establish a policy so that the program to build the entrepreneurship ecosystem does not overlap with each other.
The Impact of Industry Variables on Company`s Performance
Authors: Pulaj Enida 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Everywhere, in the business world and not only, we speak about the competitiveness. And while talking about this concept, it seems appropriate to explain what the competitiveness is and how it influences the organizational performance. Nowadays, there has been a growing intensity of competition in all business areas and this has resulted in a greater attention to analyze the competitive behavior under environmental dynamics and complexity. The industry is the "arena" where starts and applies every company`s activity. Usually, facing the high level of competition, it is necessary to study all the variables which influence the organization in order to achieve goals such as: the profitability and ensuring organization`s longevity. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between industry forces and organizational performance to test the applicability of Porter`s model explaining the differences in the performance of construction companies. The methodology used is in the function of links between variables that characterize the industry and the realized performance, expressed through overall performance. The primary data collection was conducted through a questionnaire. Besides the demographic characteristics of the sample, the questionnaire as well aims to collect information on a high number of variables. Geographically, the companies participated by completed the questionnaire, were performing their business activity in Vlora region (such as Vlora city, Orikum and Himara), covering areas where construction sectors had the major development, including urban and coastline areas. The processing data collected via questionnaire shows that the construction industry is characterized by a high level of competitiveness and market fragmentation.Through the empirical analysis of competitive forces, the study contributes to the specific orientation that investors and managers should have when they face a high rivalry among companies.
The Effectiveness of a Music and Movement Program for Traditional Dance Teaching on Primary School Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Self - Reported Patterns of Lesson Participation
Authors: Georgios Lykesas , Aspasia Dania , Maria Koutsouba , Evgenia Nikolaki , Basiliki Tyrovola 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Research evidence on traditional dance teaching has shown how important it is for primary school education to institute reforms and present new ways of intervention in order to contribute effectively to the overall development of the child's personality. The aim of this research is a) to demonstrate the effectiveness of a music and movement instructional program on traditional dance learning, in terms of primary school students patterns of self-reported positive learning experiences and active lesson participation and b) to examine its impact on students’ internal motivation to play and dance with a more enjoyable and creative mood. During a period of six months 80 students (34 boys and 46 girls) aged between 9-10 years old, took part in the research. They were divided into two groups, the experimental group (N = 40) and control group (N = 40). The experimental group was taught Greek traditional dances according to a Music and Movement teaching model, while the control group was taught the same dances with a direct teaching model. The impact of the two models on students’ motivation to participate actively during the lesson was tested with the use of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI). The results showed that the use of Music and Movement teaching models can have a positive impact on students’ intrinsic motivation and active participation in the course of traditional dance.
The Transformation of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Dance through State Education and Politics in the Ritual of a Rural Greek Community
Authors: Fountzoulas Giorgos K. , Koutsouba Maria I. , Hapsoulas Anastasios , Lantzos Vasilios 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
In many cases, dance, as an embodied practice reflects habits, views, relations and juxtaposition and thus constitutes a “vessel” of meanings, is used by the ruling class as a means of enforcement or manipulation, whereas by the people, as a means to resist or express opposition to the policies of the respective ruling class. In such cases, dance stands as a symbol that carries values and meanings, embodies cultural classifications, reflects social relations and diversifications, and defines integration and exclusion. Dance, as “an inalienable structural component” of the “Gaitanaki” ritual in a community of Central Greece, i.e. Skala in the Nafpaktia province, is one of such cases. Thus, the aim of this paper is to study the transformation of dance during the “Gaitanaki” ritual as a result of the manipulation by the ruling class through the Greek formal education in the 20th century. More specifically, the paper investigates the way in which the respective ruling class influenced, manipulated and guided the dance during the ritual and how this contributed to the transformation of its dancing form from the middle of the 20th century until now. For this purpose, ethnographic research was carried out as it applies to the dance research. Data analysis was based on “thick description”, whereas its interpretation on Wright’s (2004) notion of political and politicised culture as this derives from Bourdieu’s (1990) “habitus”. It is proved that national cultural policy promoted through formal education transformed aspects of dance during the ritual as well as its symbolism.
Lean Six Sigma Based Administration Municipal Services versus Current Ones: Measuring the Gap from Civil Servants Perspective
Authors: Zefaj Engelbert 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
The study compares the ideal municipal administrative services based on Lean Six Sigma with the current quality of administrative services provided by municipality, from the perspective of civil servants. Municipal civil servants have been interviewed and their responses have been analyzed. 12 Critical Success Factors (CSFs’) and 36 sub factors have been used for the realization of the research. Statistical methods: Descriptive, Sample t-test, Independent t-test and One Way Anova have been used for the analysis. This research measures the gap, provides statistics and conclusions of the civil servants estimation differences regarding municipal administrative services, civil servants compliance for the identified gap and offers recommendations for administration service improvement in the future.
Involution Fisheries: Post-Study Model of National Program in Integrated Movement at Community Fishermen's Village Development Arungkeke, Jeneponto
Authors: Azis Ferawati , Idris Rabihatun , Agustang Andi 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
In order to achieve a just and prosperous society, the Government in 2007-2010 to implement the construction of the fishing communities disadvantaged, poor, isolated through the National Integrated Village Development Movement with the aim of promoting economic growth and alleviating poverty and improving the infrastructure improvements. The results showed an indication of the vulnerability and poverty can be clearly perceived by the community of Kampung Nelayan Arungkeke, in spite of the physical facts such as the infrastructure is still feasible, but in terms of the fulfillment of daily life for the family members of fishermen have not experienced a prosperous life. It is due, namely: (1) cultural poverty shows the traditions that are not effectively resulting into a consumerist society, there is no future orientation, and there is a paradigm many children a lot of sustenance resulting in continuously increasing population; (2) structural poverty characterized the colonial practices is the strong influence of capitalism, the gap in the sharing system, as well as the uneven distribution of income: (3) approach to social cultural transformation as the impetus to get out of the condition of involution.
The Albanian Taxpayers’ Perception of the Current Tax System and Its Impact on Informal Economy, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance
Authors: Muceku Hysen , Balliu Teuta 
Published: February 2017

Abstract
Tax revenues constitute the main source of public expenditure financing. The main problem that the public finances in Albania are facing today is the lack of public revenue to the level that the execution of the public spending requires. This is the result of a still high level of informal economy, tax evasion and tax avoidance. The reforms undertaken by the Albanian governments in the past two decades in order to manage the main factors of the informal economy, tax evasion, and tax avoidance have not had the expected results. Poor performance of the fiscal administration agencies has allowed fiscal policies and strategies approved by governments not to be implemented, thus creating a lot of problems and difficulties with an impact on the reduction of the efficiency of the fiscal system. This paper deals with the perception of the Albanian taxpayer for the current tax system in Albania. It also deals with its impact on the informal economy, tax evasion and tax avoidance. It analyses the main factors affecting the informal economy, tax evasion and tax avoidance, and the perception that Albanian taxpayers have for the current fiscal system. A fiscal system must be effective and perceived as fair in order to encourage voluntary payment of taxes thus bringing increased revenue, reduction of informality, tax evasion and tax avoidance. In order to realize this paper we used questionnaires with focused taxpayers, explaining the techniques of collecting, interpreting and analyzing the data. The paper concludes with the main conclusions of how Albanian taxpayers perceive the current tax system. It also provides recommendations for improving the current fiscal system based on the perception of taxpayers.
The Evolution of Education in Nigeria: How has it Impacted Ordinary Nigerians from Pre-Independence till Present?
Authors: Alase Abayomi 
Published: February 2017

This article looked at the maturity of the Nigerian educational system from independence until now. As a comprehensive and historical review of the educational system/standard in Nigeria, this article examine some of the educational issues/shortcomings confronting the Nigerian people, and their inability to anticipate and strategically plan a course of action to handle the stressors. Additionally, this article also discussed the effects of globalization and how it has transformed/reshaped the fundamentalism of educational practices in Africa. As such, the problem with the Nigerian educational system is that it is lacking in many educational areas. It is recommended that the Nigerian government facilitate the development/construction of new infrastructures. For any society to grow/function properly, economically, developmentally, and/or fundamentally it needs certain infrastructures in place, i.e., standardized and structurally sound school buildings.
Is there a relation between dental anxiety, fear and general psychological status?
Authors: Talo Yildirim Tuba , Dundar Serkan , Bozoglan Alihan , Karaman Tahir , Dildes Neval , Acun Kaya Filiz , Altintas Eyyup , Oztekin Faruk , Atas Osman , Alan Hilal 
Published: February 2017

BackgroundDental anxiety is a widespread problem in many populations. This problem can be a barrier to dental care and may lead to poor oral health. Dental anxiety may be related to psychological status.AimsThe aim of the present study was to assess the levels of dental anxiety, dental fear, Beck Depression, and state-trait anxiety according to age, gender and education level in patients at the periodontology clinic in the Diyarbakır Mouth and Dental Health Center.Study DesignA total of 231 patients (115 males, 116 females) filled out dental fear scale (DFS), dental anxiety scale (DAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), state-trait anxiety inventory-state (STAI-S), and state-trait anxiety inventory–trait (STAI-T) questionnaires, and evaluations of DFS, DAS, BDI, STAI-S, and STAI-T were conducted according to age, gender, and education level.ResultsThe mean DFS, DAS, BDI, STAI-T, and STAI –S were 45.64, 9.15, 13.16, 38.90, and 40.18, respectively. There was a significant association among DFS, DAS, BDI, STAI-S, and STAI-T (p < 0.05). These surveys scores were significantly higher in females than males (p < 0.05). The results of this study indicated that gender age and education level have important effects on DFS, DAS, BDI, STAI-S, and STAI-T (p < 0.05).ConclusionDental anxiety and dental fear were found to be related to psychological status (BDI, STAI-S, and STAI-T) over time. There are some patients with unaddressed psychological distress.
Geodynamic implications for zonal and meridional isotopic patterns across the northern Lau and North Fiji Basins
Authors: Price Allison A. , Jackson Matthew G. , Blichert‐Toft Janne , Kurz Mark D. , Gill Jim , Blusztajn Jerzy , Jenner Frances , Brens Raul , Arculus Richard 
Published: February 2017

AbstractWe present new Sr‐Nd‐Pb‐Hf‐He isotopic data for 65 volcanic samples from the northern Lau and North Fiji Basins. This includes 47 lavas obtained from 40 dredge sites spanning an east‐west transect across the Lau and North Fiji basins, 10 ocean island basalt (OIB)‐type lavas collected from seven Fijian islands, and eight OIB lavas sampled on Rotuma. For the first time, we are able to map clear north‐south and east‐west geochemical gradients in 87Sr/86Sr across the northern Lau and North Fiji Basins: lavas with the most geochemically enriched radiogenic isotopic signatures are located in the northeast Lau Basin, while signatures of geochemical enrichment are diminished to the south and west away from the Samoan hot spot. Based on these geochemical patterns and plate reconstructions of the region, these observations are best explained by the addition of Samoa, Rurutu, and Rarotonga hot spot material over the past 4 Ma. We suggest that underplated Samoan material has been advected into the Lau Basin over the past ∼4 Ma. As the slab migrated west (and toward the Samoan plume) via rollback over time, younger and hotter (and therefore less viscous) underplated Samoan plume material was entrained. Thus, entrainment efficiency of underplated plume material was enhanced, and Samoan plume signatures in the Lau Basin became stronger as the trench approached the Samoan hot spot. The addition of subducted volcanoes from the Cook‐Austral Volcanic Lineament first from the Rarotonga hot spot, then followed by the Rurutu hot spot, contributes to the extreme geochemical signatures observed in the northeast Lau Basin.
East Antarctic ice sheet most vulnerable to Weddell Sea warming
Authors: Golledge N. R. , Levy R. H. , McKay R. M. , Naish T. R. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractModels predict considerable spatial variability in the magnitude of future climate change around Antarctica, suggesting that some sectors of the continent may be more affected by these changes than others. Furthermore, the geometry of the bedrock topography underlying the East and West Antarctic ice sheets, together with regional differences in ice thickness, mean that certain ice drainage basins may respond more or less sensitively to environmental forcings. Here we use an ensemble of idealized climates to drive ice‐sheet simulations that explore regional and continental‐scale thresholds, allowing us to identify a hierarchy of catchment vulnerabilities based on differences in long‐term catchment‐averaged ice loss. Considering this hierarchy in the context of recent observations and climate scenarios forecast for 2100 CE, we conclude that the majority of future ice loss from East Antarctica, both this century and over subsequent millennia, will likely come from the Recovery subglacial basin in the eastern Weddell Sea.
Distribution of water masses and meltwater on the continental shelf near the Totten and Moscow University ice shelves
Authors: Silvano Alessandro , Rintoul Stephen R. , Peña‐Molino Beatriz , Williams Guy D. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractWarm waters flood the continental shelf of the Amundsen and Bellingshausen seas in West Antarctica, driving rapid basal melt of ice shelves. In contrast, waters on the continental shelf in East Antarctica are cooler and ice shelves experience relatively low rates of basal melt. An exception is provided by the Totten and Moscow University ice shelves on the Sabrina Coast, where satellite‐derived basal melt rates are comparable to West Antarctica. Recent oceanographic observations have revealed that relatively warm (∼−0.4°C) modified Circumpolar Deep Water (mCDW) enters the cavity beneath the Totten Ice Shelf through a 1100 m deep trough, delivering sufficient heat to drive rapid basal melt. Here we use observations from a recent summer survey to show that mCDW is widespread on the continental shelf of the Sabrina Coast, forming a warm (up to 0.3°C) and saline (34.5–34.6) bottom layer overlaid by cold (∼freezing point) and fresh (salinity ∼34.3) Winter Water. Dense Shelf Water is not observed. A 1000 deep m trough allows water at −1.3°C to reach the Moscow University ice‐shelf cavity to drive basal melt. Freshening by addition of glacial meltwater is widespread on the southern shelf at depths above 300–400 m, with maximum meltwater concentrations up to 4–5 ml L−1 observed in outflows from the ice‐shelf cavities. Our observations indicate that the ocean properties on the Sabrina Coast more resemble those found on the continental shelf of the Amundsen and Bellingshausen seas than those typical of East Antarctica.
Estimating the distribution of colored dissolved organic matter during the Southern Ocean Gas Exchange Experiment using four‐dimensional variational data assimilation
Authors: Del Castillo C. E. , Dwivedi S. , Haine T. W. N. , Ho D. T. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractWe diagnosed the effect of various physical processes on the distribution of mixed‐layer colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) and a sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) tracer during the Southern Ocean Gas Exchange Experiment (SO GasEx). The biochemical upper ocean state estimate uses in situ and satellite biochemical and physical data in the study region, including CDOM (absorption coefficient and spectral slope), SF6, hydrography, and sea level anomaly. Modules for photobleaching of CDOM and surface transport of SF6 were coupled with an ocean circulation model for this purpose. The observed spatial and temporal variations in CDOM were captured by the state estimate without including any new biological source term for CDOM, assuming it to be negligible over the 26 days of the state estimate. Thermocline entrainment and photobleaching acted to diminish the mixed‐layer CDOM with time scales of 18 and 16 days, respectively. Lateral advection of CDOM played a dominant role and increased the mixed‐layer CDOM with a time scale of 12 days, whereas lateral diffusion of CDOM was negligible. A Lagrangian view on the CDOM variability was demonstrated by using the SF6 as a weighting function to integrate the CDOM fields. This and similar data assimilation methods can be used to provide reasonable estimates of optical properties, and other physical parameters over the short‐term duration of a research cruise, and help in the tracking of tracer releases in large‐scale oceanographic experiments, and in oceanographic process studies.
The effect on simulated ocean climate of a parameterization of unbroken wave‐induced mixing incorporated into the k‐epsilon mixing scheme
Authors: Walsh Kevin , Govekar Pallavi , Babanin Alexander V. , Ghantous Malek , Spence Paul , Scoccimarro Enrico 
Published: February 2017

AbstractA new parameterization of mixing processes in the upper ocean is tested in a ¼° resolution global ocean climate model. The parameterization represents the effect of turbulent mixing by unbroken waves as an additional turbulent shear production term in the k‐epsilon mixing scheme. The results show that the inclusion of this parameterization has a noticeable effect on ocean climate, particularly in regions of high wave activity such as the Southern Ocean. Inclusion of this process also leads to some reduction in the biases of the simulated climate, including mixed layer depth, compared with available observations.