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Teacher Reform in Indonesia: The Role of Politics and Evidence in Policy Making
Mae Chu Chang, Sheldon Shaeffer, Samer Al‐Samarrai, Andrew B. Ragatz +2 more
2013· Washington, DC: World Bank eBooks126doi:10.1596/978-0-8213-9829-6

With close to three million teachers, Indonesia has one of the largest and most diverse cadres of teachers in the world. The evolving nature of its education system and the increasingly complex challenges facing individual teachers and the teaching profession as a whole are of immense importance to the nation’s future development. In 2005 the Indonesian government approved a comprehensive Teacher and Lecturer Law that radically reformed the nation’s teacher management and development process. This book explores this uniquely comprehensive reform by focusing on the nature of Indonesia’s teaching profession before and after the Teacher Law; the educational and political economy context of the law; the structures, strategies, and processes that arose from the law including a comprehensive system of teacher appraisal and salary increases which effectively doubled the income of certified teachers; the political and economic factors which distorted the reform process; its impact on teacher knowledge, skills, and motivation and student outcomes; and the (in)efficiencies derived from the reform in terms of the system’s financing and the distribution of its teachers. This book’s framework promotes an approach to teacher reforms through improving the nature of recruitment into the profession; pre-service education; induction, mentoring, and probation; formal certification; continuing professional development; teacher performance appraisal; and ongoing career development. It should therefore be of particular interest to Ministries of Education and development agencies contemplating similar comprehensive reforms. The lessons and recommendations from this analysis include the following: • The doubling of teacher income has increased the status of the teaching profession and attracted better candidates to apply to teacher training institutions. • The mere fact of certification and the consequent doubling of teacher income have not achieved the better teaching and learning that was expected. • A quality assurance framework needs to be put in place from the beginning of any reform process. • The costs of extending the certification program to all teachers are associated with significant trade-offs within the education sector. Estimates suggest that spending on teacher compensation will need to absorb a much larger share of the education budget and require reductions in spending in other areas.

Un régime à pluralisme limité ? À propos de la gouvernance démocratique
Guy Hermet
2004· Revue française de science politique48doi:10.3917/rfsp.541.0159

<titre>R&#233;sum&#233;</titre> Qu&#8217;est-ce que la &#171;&#160;gouvernance d&#233;mocratique&#160;&#187;&#160;? Celle-ci a des applications discordantes&#160;; la gouvernance d&#8217;entreprise, la gouvernance locale, la bonne gouvernance des pays en d&#233;veloppement, la gouvernance mondiale ou la gouvernance europ&#233;enne entretiennent des rapports tr&#232;s divers avec la d&#233;mocratie. En plus, les rapprochements avec le n&#233;o-corporatisme ou le mod&#232;le consociatif sont peu pertinents. Reste alors une piste &#224; explorer non sans une pointe d&#8217;humour&#160;: les r&#233;gimes &#224; pluralisme limit&#233;, d&#233;finis par Linz par r&#233;f&#233;rence &#224; l&#8217;autoritarisme franquiste. Ces r&#233;gimes visent l&#8217;optimum de Pareto, en n&#8217;admettant dans le cercle du pouvoir que des acteurs coopt&#233;s illustrant certes un certain pluralisme, mais, comme dans la gouvernance, un pluralisme ferm&#233; aux acteurs dysfonctionnels non coopt&#233;s. Cette gouvernance autoritaire pr&#233;figure-t-elle le r&#233;gime d&#233;mocratique de l&#8217;avenir&#160;?

Stari Most: rebuilding more than a historic bridge in Mostar
Maha Armaly, C. Blasi, Lawrence Hannah
2004· Museum International38doi:10.1111/j.1468-0033.2004.00044.x

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Notes1. Thanks and comments by Carlo Blasi: 'My human and scientific experience in Mosar, from 1994, have been unique and I want to thank all the friends I met in Mostar, especially Milan Gojcovič, not here with us any more, who taught me the secrets of the Ottoman bridges, and Mohamed, who taught me how to fish in the Neretva River. The preliminary studies constitute a remarkable scientific event and a contribution to the knowledge of Ottoman architecture and to the history of the town of Mostar, even if, the needs and the urgency of the building did not allow to transform the reconstruction of the bridge in an international scientific laboratory of old stones conservation. A lot of appropriate restorations have been made in Mostar, but too many new and tall buildings have been built inside, or close to the old core of the city, changing the famous traditional skyline of the town. The reconstructed bridge is a successful, even if it seems too new, and even the original stones have been heavily ''cleaned''; it will be certainly criticised for this, but, I hope, time will begin soon to leave its signs on the stones and to make Mostar citizens forget the wounds of the war.'2. Ivo Andric, a Bosnian-born writer, won the 1961 Nobel Prize for Literature.3. See World Cultural Report 1998, A. Bescahouch.4. Association of the Architects of Mostar: 'Urbicid: Mostar '92', Zagreb Turistkomerc, 1992. Google Scholar 5. According to a historical outline provided by Professor Machiel Kiel, University of Utrecht, Netherlands and member of the International Committee of Experts for the reconstruction of Stari Most.6. UNESCO representative Colin Kaizer was on the ground in Mostar in 1994 and he later led a fact-finding mission in June 1994 to assess the damage and to implement emergency measures.7. Hungarian soldiers (serving under the international peacekeeping force) dived into the River Neretva to rescue the ancient stones of the fallen Mostar Bridge, and British and Spanish military engineers built a temporary bridge in place of the Mostar Bridge.8. 'Mostar: Urban Heritage Map and Rehabilitation Plan of Stari Grad' Florence, UNESCO, Angelo Pontecorboli Editore, 1997. Google Scholar 9. J.C. Bessac, G. Pequeux and C. Blasi: 'Archéologie et restauration du Pont de Mostar', Archéologia (Dijon) No. 376, March 2001.2001 Google Scholar 10. C. Blasi, 'Construction Techniques and Restoring Intervention of the Ottoman Building and Bridges in Mostar', Proceedings of the 11th International Brick/Block Masonry Conference, Shanghai, China, Tongji University, Vol. 2, pp. 1168–77. October 1997. Google Scholar 11. A recent structural analysis, made by Dr Andrea Vignoli, University of Florence, demonstrated that the presence of the iron cramps and dowels increases the strength of the masonry of the bridge by about 30 per cent against seismic events and the pressure of water.12. In association with Dr Luigia Binda, University of Milan.

Kula UNESCO Global Jeoparkı nda Yerbilimleri ve Jeomiras Açısından Uluslararası Öneme Sahip Üç Yeni Jeosit Önerisi
Ahmet Serdar Aytaç, Tuncer Demi̇r
2019· Mediterranean Journal of Humanities11doi:10.13114/mjh.2019.480

z: Yer tarihine tanklk etmi, yerin jeolojikjeomorfolojik evriminin kayt ve kantlarn barndran jeoparklar, sz konusu doal deerlerin korunup gelecek kuaklara aktarlmasnda byk neme sahiplerdir. Jeoparklar bu zelliklerinin yannda bulun duklar alanda yre halknn sosyo-ekonomik kltrel kalknmasn hedeflemeleri nedeniyle srdrlebilir kalknma alan ve enstrman konumundadrlar

Faces in the Stone: Further Finds of Anthropomorphic Engravings Suggest a Discrete Artistic Tradition Flourished in Timor-Leste in the Terminal Pleistocene
Sue O’Connor, Nuno Vasco Oliveira, Christopher D. Standish, Marcos García-Diez +2 more
2020· Cambridge Archaeological Journal8doi:10.1017/s0959774320000323

Engraving sites are rare in mainland and Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) where painted art dominates the prehistoric artistic record. Here we report two new engraving sites from the Tutuala region of Timor-Leste comprising mostly humanoid forms carved into speleothem columns in rock-shelters. Engraved face motifs have previously been reported from Lene Hara Cave in this same region, and one was dated to the Pleistocene–Holocene transition using the Uranium–Thorium method. We discuss the engravings in relation to changes in technology and material culture that took place in the terminal Pleistocene and early Holocene archaeological records in this region of Timor as well as neighbouring islands. We suggest that the engravings may have been produced as markers of territorial and social identity within the context of population expansion and greater inter-group contacts at this time.

Zinc status (plasma and hair zinc concentrations) during pregnancy: A longitudinal study
A.O. Çavdar, Feride Söylemez, B. Cengiz, F. Aydemir
2003· The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine8doi:10.1002/jtra.10046

Abstract A longitudinal study of plasma and hair zinc concentration analysis was performed in 51 and 38 pregnant women, respectively. Plasma zinc levels were followed from first trimester to the end of second trimester, whereas hair zinc concentrations were measured in all trimesters. They were all measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Both plasma and hair zinc levels declined significantly during the second trimesters There was also a significant difference in plasma zinc levels between the “well‐nourished” and “poorly nourished” groups ( P &lt; 0.001 and P &lt; 0.05)Similar changes could not be observed for hair zinc concentrations, probably because of the fact that all pregnant women were from Ankara rather than from villages, where the dietary habit is frequently associated with zinc deficiency. J. Trace Elem. Exp. Med. 16:175–179, 2003. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

Vers l’autochtonisation : pratiques éducatives inspirantes à l’ère de la réconciliation
Constance Lavoie, Natasha Blanchet‐Cohen, Marco Bacon
2021· Éducation et francophonie7doi:10.7202/1076998ar

Vers l’autochtonisation : pratiques éducatives inspirantes à l’ère de la réconciliation. Un article de la revue Éducation et francophonie (Vers l’autochtonisation : pratiques éducatives inspirantes à l’ère de la réconciliation) diffusée par la plateforme Érudit.

An analysis of urban regeneration and architectural heritage saving in kabul since 2001
Bashir A. Kazimee, Abdul Wassay Najimi
2017· International Journal of Heritage Architecture Studies Repairs and Maintence4doi:10.2495/ha-v1-n4-671-682

The tragic civil war in Afghanistan, since April 1978, has dealt a severe and destructive blow to the physical and social fabric of cities of the country. The regrettable victims in this conflict, however, which were entrapped, are the historic neighbourhoods in the cities, where fierce street-to-street fighting and use of heavy weaponry resulted in the utter destruction of their fine residential fabric and left some of the valuable historic buildings in ruin.

Türk Romanının Somut Olmayan Kültürel Miras Aktarımı Açısından İncelenmesi
Aliye Uslu Üstten
2014· Ana Dili Eğitimi Dergisi3doi:10.16916/aded.83384

Batllama ile Trk edebiyatnda yazn trleri arasnda yerini alan roman,

Instituições internacionais e educação: a agenda do Banco Mundial e do Education for All no caso brasileiro
Mariana Medeiros Bernussi
20143doi:10.11606/d.101.2014.tde-13102014-170412

The dissertation has the purpose to explore the agenda of education in international relations through the role of international organizations. Inserted in a multilateral reality, organizations such as UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, OECD, ILO and the World Bank are gaining more space in international arena to discussing education, broadening the boundaries of educational policy-making beyond the national level. The aim of this study is to chart a historical overview of the understanding that these international organizations have about the topic of education, and identify which agency is the protagonist in the definition of the educational projects and programs. Given the rise of the World Bank, with the mandate of education, confirmed by its leadership in the Education for All initiative, the text also intends to conduct a case study on the proposals of the World Bank for Brazilian education. The dissertation is divided into two papers. The first one consists of an analysis of education according to the perception that international organizations, focusing on UNESCO and the World Bank.

Exceptional Measures for a Site of Exceptional Value
Azedine Beschaouch
2002· Museum International3doi:10.1111/1468-0033.00373

(2002). Exceptional Measures for a Site of Exceptional Value. Museum International: Vol. 54, No. 1-2, pp. 104-109.

1991 and all that
Vera Rich
1996· Index on Censorship2doi:10.1177/030642209602500128

The challenge of nation-building is more acute in Belarus than in any of the ex-Soviet republics. For want of a sense of identity, a common history and future destiny, the nation's independence could be lost

A Short Histiry of the Iraq National Museum
Usam Ghaidan, Anna Paolini
2003· Museum International2doi:10.1111/j.1350-0775.2003.00444.x

(2003). A Short Histiry of the Iraq National Museum. Museum International: Vol. 55, No. 3-4, pp. 97-102.

Glosario: planificación y gestión de ciencia y tecnología
Eduardo Comp. Martínez
1992· Ciencia y Sociedad2doi:10.22206/cys.1992.v17i2.pp202-12

Este glosario del compilador Eduardo Martinez abarca la planificacion y gestion de ciencia y tecnologia.

Methoden für transformatives Lernen. Körperbasierte, emotionale und reflexive Zugänge im Kontext von Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung
Sabine Vogelsang, Christiane Meyer
2023· Academia – ein Verlag in der Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft eBooks1doi:10.5771/9783985721269-329

Reflexiv handlungsfähig , Seite 329 - 348

Covid-19 and Precarity in South Africa’s Minibus Taxi Industry
Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi
2021· Social Science Humanities and Sustainability Research1doi:10.22158/sshsr.v2n3p1

This article considers covid-19 and precarity in South Africa’s minibus taxi industry. Covid-19 and the resulting national lockdown interrupted the operations of the industry (like other businesses) in South Africa. During the lockdown (from level 5 to level 1), some taxi operators complained that the lockdown resulted in them losing profit. Taxi drivers also complained that they are making less money through taxi fares (noting that each day they give collected fares to taxi owners and keep some of the money for petrol). The labour inspectors of the Department of Employment and Labour (DOEL) continue to find it difficult to exercise their role of inspecting working conditions in the industry. Despite the fact that the DOEL issued a Sectoral Determination for the taxi industry (Basic Condition of Employment Act 95 of 1997, Sectoral Determination 11: Taxi Sector 2005), which specifies basic employment conditions, the industry is still predominantly informal and employees have no job protection. Taxi drivers remain exempt from job-related benefits such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), which makes it impossible for them to benefit during difficult times such as Covid-19 and unemployment. Therefore, the virus and the lockdown revealed further the precariousness of taxi drivers and the concerns around making profit by taxi owners.

Introduction
Françoise Rivière
2008· Diogenesdoi:10.1177/0392192108096823

Abstract The principle of democracy is one of equal dignity for all cultures. But today the relationship between culture and politics, though close, often appears tense and occasionally contradictory. The introduction to this issue of Diogenes sketches the work done by UNESCO in the frame of the ‘Pathways of Thought' Programme, particularly relating to the way in which a pluralist identity is created in multicultural nations, and to the relationship between non-material heritage, democracy and the quest for new forms of governance.

Emerging Trends in Indian Economy and Financial Reforms
Mukesh Kumar Mishra
2020

In the run-up to Union Budget 2019, the cabinet committees have been set up to address the focus areas of growth and job creation across sectors. Expectations are rising to bring in reforms aimed at creating a tax and business friendly regime and enhancing foreign investments. In spite of some severe socio-economic challenges, India has proved its ability to break through global economy during the past decade. With a constantly rising growth rate, several of the strongest industry and agriculture markets worldwide and important exports and import, the nation is now considered as one of the fastest-growing economy and is expected to be one of the top three economic powers in the world. However, a growth of over 8 per cent will require “continued reform and a widening of their scope” aimed at resolving issues related to credit and investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of exports. “The Indian economy is likely to recover from the impact of demonetization and GST, and growth should revert slowly to a level consistent with its proximate factors — that is, to about 7.5 per cent a year.

Association between diabetes mellitus and rs2868371; a polymorphism of HSPB1
Mina Nosrati, Neda Shakour, Toktam Sahranavard, Fatemeh Sadabadi +4 more
2022· DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)doi:10.22038/rcm.2022.60548.1378

Introduction: Diabetes (DM) is a type of metabolic disorder that its types are generated by collectingof genetic and environmental risk agents. Here, the association between HSPB1 polymorphism as a genetic risk factor and DM was investigated. Methods: Total 690 participants from MASHAD cohort study population were recruited into the study.Anti-HSP27-level was assessed followed by genotyping using Taqman®-probes-based assay. Anthropometric, demographic and hematological/biochemical characteristics were evaluated. Kaplan-Meier curves were utilized, while logistic regression models were used to assess the association of the genetic variant with clinical characteristics of population. Results: Finds was shown there are meaningful differences among groups of age, height, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, FBG,TG, HDL-C, and hs-CRP, and was no big -significant difference between theexists in different HSP27 SNP in the two studied groups (with and without DM), also was no remarkable relation between genetic forms of HSPB1and T2DM. This investigation was the first research that analyzed the relationship between the genetic type of the HSPB1 gene (rs2868371) and Type 2 diabetes (DM2). In our population, the CC genotype (68.1%) had a higher prevalence versus GC (26.6%) and GG (5.3%) genotypes and the data shown that no genetic difference of HSPB1 gene polymorphism (rs2868371) was related with DM2. Conclusion: HSPB1 polymorphism, rs2868371, was not associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Lettre de présentation
Michel Agnaïeff
2023· Revue québécoise de droit internationaldoi:10.7202/1100395ar

Lettre de présentation. Un article de la revue Revue québécoise de droit international / Quebec Journal of International Law / Revista quebequense de derecho internacional (Volume 12, numéro 1, 1999, p. I-273) diffusée par la plateforme Érudit.