bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formation of cover, yield and low winter temperature tolerance of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) on the cutover raised-bog peatlands of Belarusian Lakeland
Authors: Marozau Aleh , Gordej D
Published: May 2020

A long-term introduction experiment conducted in 2009–2016 revealed that in the harshest weather conditions of the northern part of Belarus associated with a difficult environmental situation on a trial area, including weakly-decomposed acid sphagnum peat and the deficiency of artificial watering, lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) due to the significant tolerance to abiotic factors of the environment completely fulfills its bioproductive potential. It is clear, in particular, through the formation of a continuous berry bush cover and its high resistance to cold. A sustainable cultivated phytocenosis forms. It protects a peat substrate from fires, water and wind erosions, and has a high level of positive dynamism of berry productivity during the whole period of record. It proves the appropriateness of the ecological-biological type of the species to the extreme weather and ecological conditions of the experiment. However, lowbush blueberry needs an optimization of mineral nutrition. The implementation of this condition is a guaranty of successful introduction of the plant on the cutover raised-bog peatlands in the North of Belarus.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Prestasi Belajar Taruna Manajemen Transportasi Udara Angkatan II di Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya
Authors: Radix Agustiono R. Moh. , S.P Aulia Regia
Published: May 2020

Achievement of learning achieved by cadets is essentially a reflection of the learning effort. In general the better the learning effort the better the achievements achieved. Of course this is not independent of factors that influence it, among others, interest, motivation, education level of parents, income levels of parents, and so forth. This study discusses the influence factors of interest, motivation, level of old age education, income level of parents, and the number of children dependent parents on learning achievement cadet at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya Analysis techniques used descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. Based on the results of descriptive statistical analysis obtained data that cadets air transportation managementat Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya has (1) interest in learning of 76.53% included in the high category; (3) parent education level 43,88% high school education, including in medium category; (4) income level of old roang 50% having income more than Rp 1,000,000, - per month, included in high category; and (5) parents of students who have dependents of 3-4 children as much as 44.90%, included in the medium category. The learning achievement of airport electrical cadet at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya is classified in very satisfactory category, that is 67.35% of students have Achievement Index between 2.76 to 3.50. The result of inferential statistic analysis concludes that interest (X1), learning motivation (X2), parent's education level (X3), parent's income level (X4), and number of parent dependent children (X5) together influence learning achievement (Y) the airport electrical engineering cadet at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya shown by the value of Fhitung of 11.275 is greater than the Ftable value of 2.30. The pattern of influence between these six variables is expressed by multiple regression equations: Y = 1,233 + 0,011 X1 + 0,014 X2 + 0,004 X3 + 0,005 X4 + 0,002 X5.
Rancangan Alat Kontrol Pemadam Kebakaran Otomatis Berbasis Mikrokontroler Arduino Mega Dengan Menggunakan Sensor Asap, Suhu dan HMI (Human Machine Intrface) di Bandar Udara
Authors: Kustori Kustori
Published: May 2020

Pemadam kebakaran selama ini di Bandar Udara ditanggulangi oleh petugas pemadam kebakaran dan belum di bangunnya alat kontrol pemadam kabakaran secara terintegrasi di ruang Terminal Bandara menyebabkan berbagai permasalahan dalam pelayanan jasa pada Bandar Udara sehingga dengan adanya alat pemadam kebakaran otomatis yang menggunkan HMI (Human Machine Interface) di Bandar Udara ini dapat menanggulangi permasalahan selama ini di Bandar Udara. Permasalahan yang di kaji dalam penulisan tugas akhir ini adalah belum di bangunnya alat kontrol pemadam kebakaran yang terintegrasi menggukan HMI (Human Machine Interface) pada Bandar Udara. Penulisan tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk mendapat suatu rancangan alat pemadam kebakaran otomatis yang menggunakan HMI (Human Machine Interface) di Bandar Udara . Pemadam kebakaran otomatis yang menggunkan HMI (Human Machine Interface) merupakan suatu rancangan alat yang mengunakan sensor sebagai detektor bahwa adanya bahaya pemicu kebakaran dan mikrokontroler sebagai pusat pengelolah data dan sebagai eksekusinya digunakan pompa dan springkler untuk memadamkan api, HMI (Human Machine Interface) disini digunakan untuk memudahkan pengontrolan langsung pada peralatan kebakaran serta ruangan tempat terjadi kebakaran. Selain itu tujuan dari penulisan tugas akhir ini adalah untuk menerapkan ilmu yang telah diperoleh selama mengikuti pendidikan di Akademi Teknik dan Keselamatan Penerbangan Surabaya. Dari hasil pengujian alat maka dengan adanya alat pemadam kebakaran otomatis yang menggunakan HMI (Human Machine Interface) dapat menanggulangi permasalahan dan memenuhi kebutuhan akan kenyamanan dan keamanan dalam penyediaan jasa penerbangan di Bandar Udara.
Pengaruh Intelegence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ) dan Spiritual Quotient (SQ) Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Mata Kuliah Pendidikan Pancasila pada Taruna Diploma III Manajemen Transportasi Udara Angkatan III-A di Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya
Authors: Sutar Sutar , Hariyanto Didi
Published: May 2020

Intelligence quotient (IQ), Emotional quotient (EQ) and Spiritual Quotient (SQ) are forms of intelligence that must be actualized, guided and developed through the learning process to arrive at the level of balance, so that a person (learners) adapting himself to his environment in certain circumstances. The person who is able to deal with and overcome any problems that arise in front of him is a person who has the intelligence of life, all of which is a duty for educators to learners in the learning process. Result of F Test calculation done with aid of SPSS program got F value counted 102,369. with a significance value of 0.000. this value is smaller than a = 0,05,so the mean simultaneously independent variables consisting of variables Quotient Quotient (IQ) (X1), Emotional Quotient (EQ) (X2) and Spiritual Quotient (SQ) (X3) affect the variable tied Learning Achievement (Y) pancasila education courses cadet of diploma III air transportation management at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya. From the calculation result, it is known that the variable of Integral Quotient (IQ) (X1) has the t-count value of 8.160 and the significance value is 0,000, the Emotional Quotient (EQ) (X2) has the t-count value of 10.772 and the significance value is 0.000 Spiritual variable Quotient (SQ) (X3) has a t-count value of 11.886 and its significance value is 0,000. This significance value is smaller than a = 0,05, so it means partially independent variables consisting of Intelegence Quotient (IQ) (X1), Emotional Quotient (EQ) (X2) and Spiritual Quotient (SQ) (X3) have an effect on dependent variable that is Learning Achievement (Y) pancasila education courses cadet of diploma III air transportation management at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Metakognitif, Kepercayaan Diri dan Pemahaman Listening Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Shadowing
Authors: Rochmawati Laila , Wijanarko Aris
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan pemahaman listening pada taruna poltekbang Surabaya tingkat 3 semester 5 dengan menggunakan strategi pembelajaran shadowing dan juga bagaimana hal itu dapat mempengaruhi kesadaran listening metakognitf, pemahaman listening dan kepercayaan diri listening mereka.. Untuk tujuan ini, 43 taruna tingkat 3 semester 5 kelas D.III LLU 8AB pada poltekbang Surabaya dengan rentang usia 19-23 tahun pada tingkat kemampuan menengah dalam pelajaran bahasa inggris melalui metode convenience sampling. Mereka secara acak dibagi menjadi dua kelompok eksperimen (n = 21) dan kontrol (n = 22). Kelompok experimen diberikan strategi shadowing pada kelas listening. Data diperoleh melalui tes pemahaman mendengar dan dua kuesioner terkait. Hasil mengungkapkan bahwa strategi pembelajaran shadowing memiliki dampak positif yang signifikan terhadap kinerja pendengaran peserta didik. Selanjutnya, korelasi antara stategi pembelajaran shadowing dan self-efficacy ditemukan cukup positif meski secara statistik tidak signifikan. Akhirnya, stategi pembelajaran shadowing ditemukan secara signifikan dan positif mempengaruhi frekuensi menggunakan strategi mendengarkan metakognitif. Temuan memiliki implikasi bagi pelajar dan guru bahasa
Simulasi Monitoring Ketinggian Air Danau dan Kontrol Pompa Air Menggunakan Modul Arduino di Bandara Internasional Juanda Surabay
Authors: Hartono Hartono , Brilliansya Wempy
Published: May 2020

Overflow of lakes can be occured in Juanda International Airport at rainy season because the pump is too late to flow water into the river. To solve this problem, the technician must come to the location to check the water level and operates the pump. The operation of the pumps by technicians is not effective because there is no automatic control and Human Machine Interface system in PC. whilethe distance from the technician room to the Pump House is far enough and costed time to reach the place. Due to the situation, the writer designed an automatic control water pump and monitoring water level of lake and river with arduino module. Ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04 is used to determine the water level and control the pumps. Current sensor ACS-712 detects the current from the pumps. After the water level and current for the pump is determined the results will be displayed in PC using visual basic as human main interface.
Challenges faced by women in journalism: An analytical case study of situation in Pakistan
Authors: Sakha Tanazaa , Shah Nasreen Aslam
Published: May 2020

In the current mass communication era, journalists have gained wide and popular recognition as feeders for fast-changing global happenings. The present paper drawing upon a recent larger study conducted to explore women journalists’ experiences at the workplace, both within the office and at public spaces where they are deputed on assignments, and its impact on their family lives, narrates the stories in women’s own voices. To explore the relationship between both, a survey method was adopted and, for this purpose 200 women journalists were selected. Findings confirm that, in addition to visible and invisible challenges that are globally associated with this profession, women journalists in Pakistan confront gender specific challenges. More surprising than the presence of these challenges is women journalists’ reluctance to openly acknowledge their harassment.
Recent Progress in the Development of Soft Robots
Authors: Chen Feifei , Zhang Hongying , Wang Tao , Wang Michael Yu
Published: May 2020

Soft robots, are mobile machines largely constructed from soft materials and have received much attention recently because they are opening new perspectives for robot design and control. This paper reports recent progress in the development of soft robots, more precisely, soft actuators and soft sensors. Soft actuators play an important role in functionalities of soft robots, and dielectric elastomers have shown great promise because of their considerable voltage-induced deformation. We developed soft inflated dielectric elastomer actuators and their networks, with the advantages to be highly deformable and continuously controllable. When it comes to control of soft robots, soft sensors are of great importance. We proposed a methodology to design, analyze, and fabricate a multi-axis soft sensor, made of dielectric elastomer, capable of detecting and decoupling compressive and shear loads with high sensitivity, linearity, and stability.
Bacterial community diversity associated with blood cockle (Anadara granosa) in Penang, Malaysia
Authors: Zarkasi Kamarul Zaman , Sheng Koh Fu , Nazari Teh Faridah , Muhammad Nurfitri Amir , Abdullah Amirul Al-Ashraf
Published: May 2020

Bacterial communities of blood cockles (Anadara granosa) collected from wet market across Penang, Malaysia, were examined using a cultivation method. This study aimed to describe the major abundance of blood cockle bacteria and its relationship with different sampling locations. 16S rRNA gene analysis and culturable bacterial numbers were found to be slightly different between samples in two different locations potentially due to management, handling, transport and storage practices by the farmers, distributors and retailers. Results from this study indicated that most of bacteria found were typically present in blood cockles. The results revealed that there were slight similarities between sampling times; and slight differences on bacterial numbers between two different sampling locations. Based on the results, the blood cockle microbial communities comprised of members of the genera Klebsiella and Bacillus, which are greatly predominant, with highly dynamic of bacterial communities. Other bacterial genera found were E.coli, Vibrio, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Micrococcus. The overall data demonstrated dynamic bacterial communities in blood cockles (Anadara granosa) and its diversity.
215 new seed plant species recorded for Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Amalina Siti Nur , Slik J.W.F.
Published: May 2020

We provide a checklist of new seed plant species (Angiosperms and Gymnosperms) in Brunei Darussalam with detailed information. The plant database for Brunei, extracted from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) was compared with the existing plant checklist for Brunei and plant holdings of the UBD herbarium (UBDH). 215 species of seed plants, belonging to 59 families, were found in the GBIF list that were absent in both the Brunei checklist and UBDH collections. The plant family that recorded the highest number of new plant species was Orchidaceae, but overall, tree species dominate the list. Only 8% of the new species were IUCN Red-List evaluated. Most new species collections came from Tutong district, but the highest number of new species was from Temburong district. Almost all new species collections came from areas with easy access such as near roads and around the Kuala Belalong Field Study Centre. As much of the Brunei rainforest remains unexplored, new discoveries are likely to occur.
Partition behaviour of iron and zinc in the catchment alluvial sediments of River Gbako flood plains around Baddegi, central Bida basin, Nigeria
Authors: Aliyu Ahmed Sidi , Waziri Nuhu Musa , Mohammad Hadiza Liman , Mohammed Mohammed Abubakar
Published: May 2020

Partition behaviors of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) were studied in the alluvial sediments of River Gbako floodplains around Baddegi using empirical formulas. The samples were cored from three pits locations (TR-1, TR-2, and TR-3). Particle size distribution and geochemical analysis were performed. Particle size distribution results indicated that the sediments are sand dominated. They have more than 50% sand with smaller percentages of clay and silt. Average partition coefficient values of Fe in the sediments are 1.02, 0.83, and 0.88 for TR-1, TR-2, and TR-3, respectively, and for Zn are 1.02, 0.95, and 0.83, for TR-1, TR-2 and TR-3, respectively. The average velocities of Fe mobilization in the sediments are 0.08 m/day, 0.07 m/day and 0.09 m/day for TR-1, TR-2 and TR-3, respectively, and for Zn mobilization are 0.07 m/day, 0.07 m/day and 0.09 m/day, for TR-1, TR-2, and TR-3, respectively. The metals were preferentially partitioned in the sediments than the water percolating through them, with average hydraulic conductivity (K) of 4.2 m/day. The partition behavior of the metals is used to explain contaminant transportation in the alluvial sediments of the River Gbako floodplains around Baddegi and the principle behind groundwater purification in the shallow alluvial aquifers of these floodplains.

 

Index Terms: Partition coefficient, hydraulic conductivity, alluvial sediments, floodplain, Nigeria
Pengaruh Penyimpanan Dingin Terhadap Sosis Daging Sapi yang Ditambahkan Ekstrak Kulit Buah Naga Merah
Authors: Manihuruk Fitri M
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi pengaruh penyimpanan dingin pada sosis daging sapi yang ditambahkan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah. Ekstrak kulit buah naga merah yang ditambahkan sebanyak 40% pada adonan sosis. Sosis disimpan pada suhu dingin (±4 °C) selama 20 hari. Perlakuan penyimpanan dingin pada penelitian ini dianalisis pada hari ke-0, 5 10, 15 dan 20. Data diolah dengan analisis ragam (ANOVA) dan dilanjutkan uji perbandingan berganda menggunakan uji Duncan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penyimpanan dingin selama 20 hari berpengaruh nyata pada nilai pH dan aw sosis daging sapi yang ditambahkan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah. Nilai pH menurun sampai hari ke-20. Nilai aw menurun sampai hari ke-15 dan stabil di hari ke-20. Stabilitas emulsi sosis daging sapi selama 20 hari penyimpanan dingin tidak berpengaruh nyata dan hasilnya adalah 100%. Perlakuan penyimpanan dingin efektif mempertahankan angka lempeng total sampai hari ke-20 pada sosis daging sapi dengan penambahan ekstrak kulit buah naga merah.
Performa dan Karkas Kelinci Jantan Lokal (Lepus nigricollis) yang diberi Ransum Megandung Limbah Wine Anggur Terfermentasi
Authors: Atmaja I Gede Mahardika , Kresna Andi Baso
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Tejakula, Buleleng. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok, dengan lima perlakuan ransum dan empat kelompok berat badan sehingga terdapat 20 unit percobaan. Kelinci-kelinci dialokasikan secara acak kedalam lima perlakuan, yaitu kelinci-kelinci yang mendapat Perlakuan P0: Ransum tidak menggunakan limbah wine anggur terfermentasi dan non fermentasi (Ransum Kontrol), P1: menggunakan 5% limbah wine anggur terfermentasi, P2: menggunakan 10% limbah wine anggur terfermentasi, P3: menggunakan 5% limbah wine anggur non fermentasi dan P4 : menggunakan 10% limbah wine anggur non fermentasi. Ransum dan air minum diberikan secara ad_libitum. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa performa kelinci jantan lokal yang diberikan ransum dengan tambahan limbah wine anggur terfermentasi dan non terfermentasi sampai level 10% (P1, P2, P3 dan P4) menunjukan hasil yang lebih tinggi dari perlakuan ransum kontrol (P0). Variabel karkas juga menunjukan hal yang sama yaitu (P1, P2, P3 dan P4) menghasilkan karkas lebih tinggi dari pada ransum kontrol (P0). Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa performa dan karkas kelinci jantan lokal tidak menunjukan perbedaan.
Studies on Effect of Alkali Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Multi-Layer Viscose / Flax Composites
Authors: P Gnanavel
Published: May 2020

Composite fabrics consist of numerous structural components and are united into a single structure. The applications of composite fabrics are versatile and it is depending upon the constituent materials and the mechanical properties are changed by the constituents. The study of mechanical properties of composite fabrics such as flexural rigidity, tensile strength, impact became very essential to understand the suitability of application in various areas. In this study the various mechanical properties are studied by treating with alkali and resins. The results of mechanical properties were analyzed and compared with treated and untreated. The results show that alkali treated fabrics have enhanced mechanical properties.
Improving Process Performance of Cotton Spinning by Using Statistical Process Control Techniques
Authors: Girma Dereje , Sahu Omprakash
Published: May 2020

Identifying the presence and understanding the causes of process variability are key requirements for well controlled and quality manufacturing. This pilot study demonstrates the introduction of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to the spinning department of a textile manufacturing company. The methods employed included X Bar and R process control charts as well as process capability analysis. Investigation for 29 machine processes identified that none were in statistical control. Recommendations have been made for a repeat of the study using validated data together with practical application of SPC and control charts on the shop floor and extension to all processes within the factory.
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Published: May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures to contain it have worsened the
outlook for Afghanistan’s economy—already burdened by fragility, the ongoing conflict,
and political uncertainty—and opened an urgent balance of payments gap in 2020,
estimated at $857 million (4.5 percent of GDP). To help cover the gap, in the attached
Letter of Intent (LOI), the authorities are requesting a disbursement of
SDR 161.9 million, 50 percent of quota or about $220 million equivalent, under the
Fund’s Rapid Credit Facility’s (RCF) “exogeneous shocks” window. The RCF disbursement
will also open fiscal space for essential pandemic-related spending for health and social
mitigation. In parallel, the authorities are seeking financing from other sources.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. African Dept.
Published: May 2020

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering directly from the COVID-19 pandemic with 215 confirmed cases and 20 deaths as of April 9. The economic impact, chiefly through lower commodity prices, was being felt even before the first confirmed case was reported on March 10. The authorities’ policy response to the pandemic has been firm, scaling up health care spending and putting in place measures to help contain and mitigate the spread of the disease. The pandemic is also dampening domestic revenue mobilization and putting significant pressures on foreign exchange reserves.
Panama
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Published: May 2020

While Panama has been one of the most dynamic economies in Latin America over the last two decades, its strength is being tested by the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Panama is a service-based economy that is highly integrated in the world economy and vulnerable to the COVID-19 shock. The 2020 Article IV Consultation was concluded by the Executive Board on a lapse of time basis on March 24.
Extension of Consultation Cycles Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   International Monetary Fund
Published: May 2020

To better respond to the unprecedented demand from the membership for financing and crisis support in response to the covid-19 pandemic, there is a temporary postponement of staff’s work on Article IV consultations and mandatory Financial Stability Assessments. To ensure the postponement has no adverse impact of members’ compliance with their obligations, the deadlines for upcoming Article IV consultations and for discussions with currency unions have been extended by 6 months. This paper provides additional background on these temporary arrangements.
Dominican Republic
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Published: May 2020

The Dominican Republic has enjoyed a prosperous decade with high growth, low inflation, a relatively strong external position and significant gains in poverty reduction. While the economy was strong, it was highly vulnerable to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic as tourism is one of the most important activities. As the pandemic advanced and travel restrictions intensified globally, the Dominican economy lost an important source of foreign exchange and employment. Weaker domestic activity is having a negative impact on tax receipts while the government needs to provide additional health services. This is creating budgetary pressures that will require additional financing. Similarly, as businesses struggle, their ability to service their credit lines would be diminished, putting a strain on the financial position of banks.
Net CO2 fossil fuel emissions of Tokyo estimated directly from measurements of the Tsukuba TCCON site and radiosondes
Authors: Babenhauserheide Arne , Hase Frank , Morino Isamu
Published: May 2020

Abstract. We present a simple statistical approach for estimating the greenhouse gas
emissions of large cities using accurate long-term data of
column-averaged greenhouse gas abundances collected by a nearby FTIR
(Fourier transform infrared) spectrometer. This approach is then used to
estimate carbon dioxide emissions from Tokyo. FTIR measurements by the Total Carbon Column Observing Network
(TCCON) derive gas abundances by quantitative spectral
analysis of molecular absorption bands observed in near-infrared
solar absorption spectra. Consequently these measurements only
include daytime data. The emissions of Tokyo are derived by binning measurements according to wind
direction and subtracting measurements of wind fields from outside the
Tokyo area from measurements of wind fields from inside the Tokyo area. We estimate the average yearly carbon dioxide emissions from the area of
Tokyo to be 70±21±6MtCyr-1 between 2011 and
2016, calculated using only measurements from the TCCON site in
Tsukuba (north-east of Tokyo) and wind-speed data from nearby
radiosondes at Tateno. The uncertainties are estimated from the
distribution of values and uncertainties of parameters (±21)
and from the differences between fitting residuals with polynomials or
with sines and cosines (±6). Our estimates are a factor of 1.7 higher than estimates using the
Open-Data Inventory for Anthropogenic Carbon dioxide emission
inventory (ODIAC), but when results are scaled by the
expected daily cycle of emissions, measurements simulated from
ODIAC data are within the uncertainty of our results. The goal of this study is not to calculate the best possible
estimate of CO2 emissions but to describe a simple method which
can be replicated easily and uses only observation data.
Economic impacts of a glacial period: a thought experiment.
Assessing the disconnect between econometrics and climate sciences
Authors: Woillez Marie-Noëlle , Giraud Gaël , Godin Antoine
Published: May 2020

Abstract. Anthropogenic climate change raises growing concerns about its potential catastrophic impacts on both ecosystems and human societies. Yet, several studies on damages induced on the economy by unmitigated global warming have proposed a much less worrying picture of the future, with only a few points decrease in the world GDP per capita by the end of the century, even for a global warming above +4 °C. We consider here two different empirically estimated functions linking GDP growth or GDP level to temperature at the country level and apply them to a global cooling of −4 °C in 2100, corresponding to a return to glacial conditions. We show that the alleged impact on global average GDP per capita runs from −1.8 %, if temperature impacts GDP level, to +36 %, if the impacts are rather on GDP growth. These results are then compared to the hypothetical environmental conditions faced by humanity, taking the last glacial maximum as a reference. The modeled impacts on the world's GDP appear strongly underestimated given the magnitude of climate and ecological changes recorded for that period. After discussing the weaknesses of the aggregated statistical approach to estimate economic damages, we conclude that, if these functions cannot reasonably be trusted for such a large cooling, they should also not be considered as providing relevant information on potential damages in the case of a warming of similar magnitude, as projected in the case of unabated greenhouse gas emissions.
The spatial–temporal total friction coefficient of the fault viewed from the perspective of seismo-electromagnetic theory
Authors: Venegas-Aravena Patricio , Cordaro Enrique G. , Laroze David
Published: May 2020

Abstract. Recently, it has been shown theoretically how the lithospheric stress
changes could be linked with magnetic anomalies, frequencies, spatial
distribution and the magnetic-moment magnitude relation using the
electrification of microfractures in the semibrittle–plastic rock regime
(Venegas-Aravena et al., 2019). However, this seismo-electromagnetic theory has not been connected
with the fault's properties in order to be linked with the onset of the
seismic rupture process itself. In this work we provide a simple theoretical
approach to two of the key parameters for seismic ruptures which are the friction
coefficient and the stress drop. We use sigmoidal functions to model the
stress changes in the nonelastic regime within the lithosphere. We determine
the temporal changes in frictional properties of faults. We also use a
long-term friction coefficient approximation that depends on the fault dip
angle and four additional parameters that weigh the first and second stress
derivative, the spatial distribution of the nonconstant stress changes, and
the stress drop. We found that the friction coefficient is not constant in
time and evolves prior to and after the earthquake occurrence regardless of the
(nonzero) weight used. When we use a dip angle close to 30∘ and the
contribution of the second derivative is more significant than that of the first
derivative, the friction coefficient increases prior to the earthquake.
During the earthquake event the friction drops. Finally, the friction
coefficient increases and decreases again after the earthquake occurrence.
It is important to mention that, when there is no contribution of stress changes in
the semibrittle–plastic regime, no changes are expected in the friction
coefficient.
The Ekman spiral for piecewise-uniform diffusivity
Authors: Dritschel David G. , Paldor Nathan , Constantin Adrian
Published: May 2020

Abstract. We re-visit Ekman's (1905) classic problem of wind-stress induced ocean currents to help interpret observed deviations from Ekman's theory, in particular from the predicted surface current deflection of 45 degrees. While previous studies have shown that such deviations can be explained by a vertical eddy viscosity varying with depth, as opposed to the constant profile taken by Ekman, analytical progress has been impeded by the difficulty in solving Ekman's equation. Herein, we present a solution for piecewise-constant eddy viscosity which enables a comprehensive understanding of how the surface deflection angle depends on the vertical profile of eddy viscosity. For two layers, the dimensionless problem depends only on the depth of the upper layer and the ratio of layer viscosities. A single diagram then allows one to understand the dependence of the deflection angle on these two parameters.
Late Miocene wood recovered in Bengal–Nicobar submarine fan sediments by IODP Expedition 362
Authors: McNeill Lisa , Dugan Brandon , Petronotis Katerina , Milliken Kitty , Francis Jane ,   the Expedition 362 Scientists
Published: May 2020

Abstract. Drilling and coring during IODP Expedition 362 in the eastern Indian Ocean
encountered probably the largest wood fragment ever recovered in scientific
ocean drilling. The wood is Late Miocene in age and buried beneath
∼800 m of siliciclastic mud and sand of the Bengal–Nicobar
Fan. The wood is well preserved. Possible origins include the hinterland to
the north, with sediment transported as part of the submarine fan sedimentary
processes, or the Sunda subduction zone to the east, potentially as a
megathrust tsunami deposit.
China in the contemporary world order: grand strategy, military modernization, and balance of power
Authors: Teixeira Júnior Augusto W. M. , Ferreira da Silva Peterson
Published: May 2020

The aim of this paper is to analyze the military determinants of China's strategic posture at the beginning of the 21st century, especially after the wide-ranging military reform introduced by Xi Jinping in 2015. China has faced major challenges in combining military modernization and Peaceful Development in a strategic environment marked by the balance of power logic. In this context, this paper points out the importance of military modernization for China’s grand strategy, even if it means the risk of growing tensions with regional and global military powers.
Potências médias e potências emergentes na economia política internacional: uma aproximação teórico-conceitual
Authors: Secches Daniela Vieira , Vadell Javier , Ramos Leonardo
Published: May 2020

As Relações Internacionais no novo milênio apresentam novos e renovados fluxos de interação entre uma pluralidade considerável de atores e temas. Nesse contexto, uma reflexão mais profunda sobre o poder estatal e as potências emergentes torna-se de extrema relevância. Para tanto, será aqui apresentado o debate teórico sobre o conceito de potências médias e emergentes na Economia Política Internacional. O objetivo é traçar uma revisão teórica que permita delinear algumas considerações sobre as possibilidades e os limites analíticos desses conceitos na contemporaneidade.
Gamificação na 8ª Pré-Jornadinha Nacional de Literatura
Authors: Andreolla Renata , Burlamaque Fabiane
Published: May 2020

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a contribuição da gamificação na construção e formação de novos leitores por meio do aplicativo JornadApp na Escola, que foi usado como recurso na 8ª pré-Jornadinha Nacional de Literatura. Os referenciais teóricos dessa pesquisa se baseiam nos estudos de Michele Petit, na questão de formação do leitor; nos estudos de James Paul Gee, Jane McGonigal no que se refere aos games e gamificação; e sobre aprendizagem lúdica e gamificação na educação, as contribuições de Lucia Santaella. A pesquisa, de caráter descritiva-qualitativa, observou, registrou e analisou os dados à luz  dos pressupostos teóricos elencados, sem a interferência do pesquisador e buscou apresentar a relevância do letramento literário por meio de práticas gamificadas concluindo que a gamificação apresenta-se como uma estratégia viável para o engajamento e motivação dos alunos no desenvolvimento de competências na aprendizagem de literatura, devendo ser disseminada entre a comunidade docente a fim de se obter melhores resultados no que tange à formação de leitores.
O “cidadão de bem” e o “bolsominion”: leituras antagônicas de um estereótipo no discurso político brasileiro
Authors: Boaventura Luis Henrique , Freitas Ernani Cesar de
Published: May 2020

Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar os modos de percepção do estereótipo e sua relação com as noções de identidade e ethos do sujeito nas redes sociais em torno de um clima político bipartidário e polarizado. O marco teórico se situa sobre a cenografia e ethos de Maingueneau (2005, 2008), sobre a noção de identidade em Patrick Charaudeau (2009) e em Ruth Amossy (2019) acerca do estereótipo e da identidade verbal. A análise recai sobre uma ilustração do artista alagoano Cristiano Suarez de abril de 2019; a ilustração causou notável movimentação nas redes sociais ao trabalhar com estereótipos políticos e símbolos nacionais, captando com precisão a dicotomia do discurso político brasileiro de 2019 de acordo com as reações provocadas em ambos os lados do espectro. Concluímos que as partes opostas do tabuleiro político derivam valores diferentes de acordo com a cena discursiva em que os estereótipos estão inseridos.
A docência e as ordens institucionais que a afetam: a constituição de uma dêixis discursiva
Authors: Pessoa Fátima Cristina Da Costa , Costa Maríllia Dias , Soares Sâmela De Sousa Vidal
Published: May 2020

Discutimos a articulação entre os postulados ergológicos e discursivos, como percurso possível para a compreensão da avaliação que docentes fazem de sua condição de trabalhadoras e trabalhadores em instituições de ensino. Os conceitos de prática e dêixis discursivas, atividade e corpo-si são mobilizados para interpretar os dados reunidos em entrevistas com docentes selecionadas e selecionados para a pesquisa por meio de parâmetros como idade, formação, tempo e nível de atuação profissional. Os dados foram analisados considerando-se o reconhecimento que as e os docentes demonstram sobre a abrangência do trabalho nas instituições de ensino. Inicialmente, discutimos três coordenadas dêiticas constituídas pela enunci(ação) das e dos docentes: as categorias de centralidade, flexibilidade e autonomia. Discutimos em que medida essas coordenadas apontam para um contexto de trabalho saudável, que favorece a criação de novas formas de trabalho, ou um contexto opressor, que exige do professor respostas para um cenário de carências no trabalho.
Reflexões para a análise da violência verbal
Authors: Charaudeau Patrick
Published: May 2020

Este artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre o modo de abordar a análise da violência verbal. Há violências de todo tipo, dirigidas a todo tipo de pessoas. Em uma disciplina de corpus, como as Ciências da Linguagem, o estudo de uma questão implica começar por uma exploração do material da linguagem a partir do qual será construído o corpus. Trata-se de observar o que se diz na mídia, o que circula nas redes sociais, blogs, fóruns, tweets, etc. e o que se ouve nas conversas, a fim de registrar o que se chama de discurso ordinário. Estudos sobre a violência verbal, considerando as situações de comunicação, a identidade dos atores e o contexto cultural, deveriam permitir evitar globalizar o fenômeno, mesclar as situações de emprego, fazer julgamentos generalizantes a partir de casos particulares. Esses estudos deveriam permitir compreender melhor o que acontece nas relações sociais e nas relações de força que as permeiam, relações de força constitutivas da identidade dos indivíduos.
Doação de órgãos e tecidos para transplante: organização do serviço e participação do enfermeiro
Authors: Machado Kelen Mayer , Lysakowski Simone , Caregnato Rita Catalina Aquino , Blatt Carine Raquel
Published: May 2020

Objetivo: o objetivo desse estudo foi relatar a participação dos enfermeiros de uma Organização de Procura de Órgãos (OPO) na unificação do serviço com uma Comissão Intra-Hospitalar de Doação de Órgãos e Tecidos para Transplantes (CIHDOTT). Método: o relato inclui a experiência de um complexo hospitalar, referência em saúde, da região sul do Brasil, no período de agosto de 2016 a dezembro de 2018, com a reformulação das atividades em três etapas: a) Processos administrativos e assistenciais; b) Atribuições do enfermeiro; e c) Educação permanente. Resultados: os transplantes de órgãos evoluíram significativamente ao longo dos anos, apresentando um aumento de 2,4%, na taxa de doadores efetivos por milhão de população (pmp) em 2018. Os enfermeiros das Organização de Procura de Órgãos (OPO)e Comissão Intra-Hospitalar de Doação de Órgãos e Tecidos para Transplantes (CIHDOTT) devem ser capacitados para atuar em cada etapa desse processo, sendo responsáveis por planejar, organizar, coordenar e executar a assistência a esses pacientes. A participação do enfermeiro é fundamental no desenvolvimento das atividades da OPO e CIHDOTT, prestando cuidado aos pacientes e familiares, desenvolvendo atividades de gestão, assistência e educação, tornando-se referência para a equipe de saúde no processo de doação e transplantes. Conclusão: A atuação desses profissionais na unificação dos dois serviços foi essencial, permitindo melhoria nas rotinas e bons resultados, evidenciados pelo aumento das notificações de possíveis doadores e consequentemente no acréscimo no número de doações possibilitando a melhor organização do serviço e interação com as equipes assistenciais.
Interest Rate Interactions between Bangladesh and the US: Possible Pass Through From the US
Authors: Islam Mohammed Saiful , Uddin Mohammad T.
Published: May 2020

This paper investigates the long run relationship between the interest rates of Bangladesh and the United Sates (US). Using time series quarterly data for the period 1972- 2019, the study finds that the nominal rate of the US positively influences the nominal rate of Bangladesh and they do maintain a long run relationship. Similar result is obtained by examining the real rates of both countries. However, in the latter case the study period covers from the third quarter of 1993 to the third quarter of 2019. Estimation of the error correction model signifies that in both cases policy rate of Bangladesh significantly responds to the error, which is the measure of deviation from long run equilibrium. Although interest rates of Bangladesh respond to the error in both cases, the speed of adjustment is much higher in case of the real rates. Empirical findings reveal that around 6% error is corrected in every quarter if it is nominal rate whereas in the event of real rate the rate of error correction is almost 77%. These findings indicate that small economy Bangladesh plans its policy rate taking account of the dynamics of the large economy the US, and such policy dependence is more apparent for real rate of interest.
Implementation of Guided Inquiry Learning Model to Improve Understanding Physics Concepts and Critical Thinking Skill of Vocational High School Students
Authors: Maknun Johar
Published: May 2020

This research aims to implement the guided inquiry learning model to improve the understanding of concepts and critical thinking skills of Vocational High School (SMK) students. The quasi-experiment method with the randomized pretest-posttest control group design was used to obtain data from students of one of the Vocational High Schools (SMK) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The sample consisted of 28 experiment and control class students that carried out a guided inquiry and conventional learning, respectively. The result shows an average increase in understanding of physics concepts and critical thinking skills of the experimental class by 0.71 (high category) and the control class by 0.28 (low category). Based on the average test results using the independent sample t-test method, the understanding of physics concepts and the critical thinking skills of the experimental class was eminent to the control class. Furthermore, the research instruments were tests of understanding concepts and critical thinking skills with an average increase of 0.71 in the high category and 0.28 in the low category, respectively. The result showed that the implementation of guided inquiry learning models has the ability to significantly improve the understanding of static fluid concepts and critical thinking skills of Vocational High School students compared to conventional learning. This was because it provided the opportunity for students to independently construct a concept through problem presentation, formulation of hypotheses, data collection, analysis, and conclusions.
Comparative Study on Physical Education Laws and Regulations Literature of Chinese and Japanese Schools
Authors: Xijun Chen , Zhenhui Xu
Published: May 2020

By using the methods of document literature, induction and synthesis, this paper makes a literature review and comparative study on the relevant research of school physical education laws and regulations in China and Japan. Japan is a developed country of school physical education in the world. In the process of building school physical education laws and regulations, there are some methods and ideas to solve school physical education problems. Therefore, it is of great practical significance to analyze the relevant research on Japanese school physical education laws and regulations and to sum up their experience and lessons. This paper quotes the viewpoints of Chinese and Japanese experts and scholars, and makes a literature review on the research of school physical education laws and regulations in Japan from the aspects of the course of construction of school physical education laws and regulations, the system of laws and regulations, legislation, justice, law enforcement, law abiding, content and problems, and comparative study.
Examining the Lifelong Learning Tendencies of Sport Sciences Faculty Students
Authors: Kaya Kazim
Published: May 2020

The aim of this research study is to investigate the lifelong learning tendency levels of sport sciences faculty students concerning some variables. The research group was consisted of 662 students who were attending the Faculty of Sport Sciences, Erciyes University, during the 2018-2019 academic year and were randomly sampled. The research was conducted with the survey model. The data of the research were collected using the Lifelong Learning Tendency Scale. SPSS program was used in the analysis of the data. According to the results of the research, it was determined that the lifelong learning tendency levels of sport sciences faculty students are at the medium level. Moreover, the lifelong learning tendency levels of the sports sciences faculty students were compared concerning certain variables such as gender, sports branch, age, department, grade level, and GPA, and it was determined that there was statistically no significant difference.
Statistical Capacity, Human Rights and FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa Patterns of FDI Attraction in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Kriebitz Alexander , Ammah Laud
Published: May 2020

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is commonly perceived as one of the main drivers of technological progress and socio-economic development. At the same time, FDI is often regarded as an instrument of stabilising authoritarian regimes, which disenfranchise the rights of citizens to increase rents generated by foreign firms. Given that both views are accurate, the improvement of human rights and economic development could constitute two conflicting goals. This particularly applies to Sub-Saharan Africa, where a sizeable number of countries are mired in poverty and governed by authoritarian power structures. In evaluating the importance of these soft factors, we examine two important institutional factors of FDI attraction: We address the question of whether human rights violations deter FDI attraction and explore whether FDI depends on the amount of available socio-economic information about the country to be invested in. For the latter, we use a novel variable, namely the Statistical Capacity Figures of the World Bank, which depicts an indicator of effectiveness of the national statistical systems. In order to analyse the relationship between human rights and FDI, we run a regression model covering 41 Sub-Saharan countries covering the years from 2006 to 2015.
Prejudiciële vragen over de geldigheid van EU-handelingen en effectieve rechtsbescherming: Eurobolt-arrest
Authors: Jaremba U.
Published: May 2020

Prejudiciële vragen over de geldigheid van EU-handelingen en effectieve rechtsbescherming: Eurobolt-arrest

In juli 2019 heeft het Hof van Justitie uitspraak gedaan in de zaak Eurobolt BV. Het verzoek om een prejudiciële beslissing is ingediend door de Hoge Raad in een nationale procedure die door Eurobolt is aangespannen in reactie op de heffing van antidumpingrechten. Dit arrest van het Hof van Justitie is zeer relevant voor het stelsel van rechtsbescherming in de EU in het kader van rechterlijke toetsing van geldigheid van EU-recht. De kernvraag in deze zaak is of een nationale rechter informatie van EU-instellingen kan opvragen om de mogelijke ongeldigheid van een EU-handeling nader te onderzoeken. In deze bijdrage worden de uitspraak van het Hof van Justitie en de gevolgen daarvan voor het functioneren van nationale rechters geëvalueerd in de context van het EU-recht en met name de prejudiciële procedure.

HvJ 3 juli 2019, zaak C-644/17, ECLI:EU:C:2019:555 (Eurobol BV)