bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pore Structure of Grain-Size Fractal Granular Material
Authors: Liu Yifei , Jeng Dong-Sheng
Published: June 2019

Numerous studies have proven that natural particle-packed granular materials, such as soil and rock, are consistent with the grain-size fractal rule. The majority of existing studies have regarded these materials as ideal fractal structures, while few have viewed them as particle-packed materials to study the pore structure. In this study, theoretical analysis, the discrete element method, and digital image processing were used to explore the general rules of the pore structures of grain-size fractal granular materials. The relationship between the porosity and grain-size fractal dimension was determined based on bi-dispersed packing and the geometric packing theory. The pore structure of the grain-size fractal granular material was proven to differ from the ideal fractal structure, such as the Menger sponge. The empirical relationships among the box-counting dimension, lacunarity, succolarity, grain-size fractal dimension, and porosity were provided. A new segmentation method for the pore structure was proposed. Moreover, a general function of the pore size distribution was developed based on the segmentation results, which was verified by the soil-water characteristic curves from the experimental database.
Populations and Dynamics of Guanine Radicals in DNA strands—Direct versus Indirect Generation
Authors: Balanikas Evangelos , Banyasz Akos , Baldacchino Gérard , Markovitsi Dimitra
Published: June 2019

Guanine radicals, known to be involved in the damage of the genetic code and aging, are studied by nanosecond transient absorption spectroscopy. They are generated in single, double and four-stranded structures (G-quadruplexes) by one and two-photon ionization at 266 nm, corresponding to a photon energy lower than the ionization potential of nucleobases. The quantum yield of the one-photon process determined for telomeric G-quadruplexes (TEL25/Na+) is (5.2 ± 0.3) × 10−3, significantly higher than that found for duplexes containing in their structure GGG and GG sequences, (2.1 ± 0.4) × 10−3. The radical population is quantified in respect of the ejected electrons. Deprotonation of radical cations gives rise to (G-H1)• and (G-H2)• radicals for duplexes and G-quadruplexes, respectively. The lifetimes of deprotonated radicals determined for a given secondary structure strongly depend on the base sequence. The multiscale non-exponential dynamics of these radicals are discussed in terms of inhomogeneity of the reaction space and continuous conformational motions. The deviation from classical kinetic models developed for homogeneous reaction conditions could also be one reason for discrepancies between the results obtained by photoionization and indirect oxidation, involving a bi-molecular reaction between an oxidant and the nucleic acid.
Cathepsin L Inhibitors with Activity against the Liver Fluke Identified From a Focus Library of Quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-Oxide Derivatives
Authors: Ferraro Florencia , Merlino Alicia , Gil Jorge , Cerecetto Hugo , Corvo Ileana , Cabrera Mauricio
Published: June 2019

Infections caused by Fasciola species are widely distributed in cattle and sheep causing significant economic losses, and are emerging as human zoonosis with increasing reports of human cases, especially in children in endemic areas. The current treatment is chemotherapeutic, triclabendazole being the drug of preference since it is active against all parasite stages. Due to the emergence of resistance in several countries, the discovery of new chemical entities with fasciolicidal activity is urgently needed. In our continuous search for new fasciolicide compounds, we identified and characterized six quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-oxide derivatives from our in-house library. We selected them from a screening of novel inhibitors against FhCL1 and FhCL3 proteases, two essential enzymes secreted by juvenile and adult flukes. We report compounds C7, C17, C18, C19, C23, and C24 with an IC50 of less than 10 µM in at least one cathepsin. We studied their binding kinetics in vitro and their enzyme-ligand interactions in silico by molecular docking and molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. These compounds readily kill newly excysted juveniles in vitro and have low cytotoxicity in a Hep-G2 cell line and bovine spermatozoa. Our findings are valuable for the development of new chemotherapeutic approaches against fascioliasis, and other pathologies involving cysteine proteases.
Effects of Agitation Speed and Kinetic Studies on Probiotication of Pomegranate Juice with Lactobacillus casei
Authors: Mustafa Siti Marhaida , Chua Lee Suan , El-Enshasy Hesham Ali
Published: June 2019

The issues of lactose intolerance and vegetarianism have encouraged the introduction of non-dairy fermented food into the market. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of agitation speed on the bioactive compounds and functional characteristics of probioticated pomegranate juice. Pomegranate juice was fermented with Lactobacillus casei at different agitation speeds ranging from 0 (microaerophilic) to 150 rpm at 37 °C. The functional properties of probioticated pomegranate juice were evaluated in terms of growth (biomass), lactic acid production, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and key metabolites using LC-MS/MS. The growth kinetics of fermentation was monitored at the optimal condition using one factor at a time method. High cell growth (3.58 × 1010 cfu/mL or 7.9 gL−1) was observed for L. casei probioticated pomegranate juice agitated at 0 rpm. The findings of this study reveal the potential of pomegranate juice as a medium for L. casei cultivation without nutrient supplementation. The improvement of antioxidant activity in the probioticated juice could be due to the increment of quercetin-3-glucoside. Therefore, L. casei grew well in pomegranate juice with a high cell viability and antioxidant activity at a non-agitated condition. Probioticated pomegranate juice is a potentially functional drink.
Facile Construction of Functionalized GO Nanocomposites with Enhanced Antibacterial Activity
Authors: Jiang Lei , Zhu Zhongjie , Wen Yanyi , Ye Shan , Su Chen , Zhang Rui , Shao Wei
Published: June 2019

The development of antimicrobial materials with sustained drug release performance is of great importance. Graphene oxide (GO) is considered to be an ideal drug carrier. In this study, tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) was loaded onto polyethyleneimine-functionalized GO (PG) to fabricate TC/PG nanocomposites. The success of the fabrication was confirmed by zeta potential, TEM, FTIR, and Raman analyses. The TC/PG nanocomposites showed a controlled and sustained drug release behavior, and a pseudo second order kinetic model was employed to illustrate the release mechanism. The antibacterial activity was studied using the disk diffusion method against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The TC/PG nanocomposites exhibited great bacterial inhibition performance. The results indicate that the fabricated TC/PG nanocomposites with effective antibacterial activity have great potential in antibacterial applications.
Unnatural Technology in a “Natural” Practice? Human Nature and Performance-Enhancing Technology in Sport
Authors: Lopez Frias Francisco Javier
Published: June 2019

(1) Background: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) utilizes three criteria to include a technology in the List of Banned Substances and Methods—performance enhancement, health, and the spirit of sport. The latter is arguably the most fundamental one, as WADA justifies the anti-doping mission by appealing to it. (2) Method: Given the interrelationship among the notions of “human nature,” “natural talent,” and “sport,” I investigate what view of human nature underpins the “spirit of sport” criterion. To do so, I focus on both WADA’s official documents and scholarly formulations of the spirit of sport (that align with that of WADA). (3) Results: I show that the value attributed to excellence and effort in WADA’s formulation of the “spirit of sport” criterion has its roots in the notion of human nature of the work ethic that resulted from the secularization of the Protestant ethic. (4) Conclusion: Drawing on my analysis of the “spirit of sport” criterion, I pose critical questions concerning the justification of WADA’s anti-doping campaign and a tentative solution to move forward in the debate.
Continuing Conjure: African-Based Spiritual Traditions in Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad and Jesmyn Ward’s Sing, Unburied, Sing
Authors: Mellis James
Published: June 2019

In 2016 and 2017, Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad and Jesmyn Ward’s Sing, Unburied, Sing both won the National Book Award for fiction, the first time that two African-American writers have won the award in consecutive years. This article argues that both novels invoke African-based spirituality in order to create literary sites of resistance both within the narrative of the respective novels, but also within American culture at large. By drawing on a tradition of authors using African-based spiritual practices, particularly Voodoo, hoodoo, conjure and rootwork, Whitehead and Ward enter and engage in a tradition of African American protest literature based on African spiritual traditions, and use these traditions variously, both as a tie to an originary African identity, but also as protection and a locus of resistance to an oppressive society. That the characters within the novels engage in African spiritual traditions as a means of locating a sense of “home” within an oppressive white world, despite the novels being set centuries apart, shows that these traditions provide a possibility for empowerment and protest and can act as a means for contemporary readers to address their own political and social concerns.
Wearable Hearing Assist System to Provide Hearing-Dog Functionality
Authors: Shimoyama Ryuichi
Published: June 2019

This study developed a wearable hearing-assist system that can identify the direction of a sound source while using short-term interaural time differences (ITDs) of sound pressure and convey the sound source direction to a hearing-impaired person via vibrators that are attached to his or her shoulders. This system, which is equipped with two microphones, could dynamically detect and convey the direction of front, side, and even rear sound sources. A male subject was able to turn his head toward continuous or intermittent sound sources within approximately 2.8 s when wearing the developed system. The sound source direction is probably overestimated when the interval between the two ears is smaller. When the subject can utilize vision, this may help in tracking the location of the target sound source, especially if the target comes into view, and it may shorten the tracking period.
Influence of Electrode Connection Tracks on Biological Cell Measurements by Impedance Spectroscopy
Authors: Alves de Araujo Arthur Luiz , Claudel Julien , Kourtiche Djilali , Nadi Mustapha
Published: June 2019

The limit of detection of a biological sensor is an important parameter because, when it is optimized, it allows the detection of a reduced number of biological cells and the reduction of the detection time. This parameter can be improved upon with a reduction in electrode size, but the rate of detection is similarly reduced as well. To avoid this problem, we propose a sensor matrix composed of 20 × 20 µm² coplanar square electrodes with a standard clean room manufacturing process. However, it was observed that the exposition of electrode connection tracks to the solution reduces the normalized impedance variation. In this pursuit, we propose in this paper an analysis of electrode connection tracks on the normalized impedance variation and cutoff frequencies to biological cell measurements by impedance spectroscopy. The experimental results were obtained using the E4990A Keysight impedance analyser (Keysight Technologies, Santa Rosa, CA, USA) with a frequency band ranging from 100 Hz to 12 MHz, thus allowing for good measurement accuracy. Therefore, it was found that, for the measurements between the electrodes with 9 µm of connection tracks in contact with the solution, the normalized impedance variation was from 3.7% to 4.2% for different measurements, while, for the electrodes with 40 µm of connection tracks in contact with the solution, the normalized impedance variation was from 1.8% to 2.1% for different measurements.
Characterization of Industry 4.0 Lean Management Problem-Solving Behavioral Patterns Using EEG Sensors and Deep Learning
Authors: Villalba-Diez Javier , Zheng Xiaochen , Schmidt Daniel , Molina Martin
Published: June 2019

Industry 4.0 leaders solve problems all of the time. Successful problem-solving behavioral pattern choice determines organizational and personal success, therefore a proper understanding of the problem-solving-related neurological dynamics is sure to help increase business performance. The purpose of this paper is two-fold: first, to discover relevant neurological characteristics of problem-solving behavioral patterns, and second, to conduct a characterization of two problem-solving behavioral patterns with the aid of deep-learning architectures. This is done by combining electroencephalographic non-invasive sensors that capture process owners’ brain activity signals and a deep-learning soft sensor that performs an accurate characterization of such signals with an accuracy rate of over 99% in the presented case-study dataset. As a result, the deep-learning characterization of lean management (LM) problem-solving behavioral patterns is expected to help Industry 4.0 leaders in their choice of adequate manufacturing systems and their related problem-solving methods in their future pursuit of strategic organizational goals.
Tecnossolos Úrbicos do Parque Linear Ribeirão das Pedras, Campinas/SP
Authors: Putrino Sara Marques , Ladeira Francisco Sergio Bernardes
Published: June 2019

O ponto fundamental que permite reconhecer os humanos como agentes geológicos é a possibilidade de comparação dos efeitos de suas ações aos efeitos resultantes de causas naturais, como a tectônica, mudanças climáticas, terremotos, tsunamis, etc. As profundas e, muitas vezes, abruptas intervenções humanas no meio ambiente, têm gerado, em escala crescente ao longo dos anos, sedimentos e volumes pedológicos com características muito diferentes dos naturais. Especificamente, os Tecnossolos Úrbicos (IUSS 2014) são solos profundamente modificados pela ação humana, que apresentam grande variabilidade vertical e horizontal e muitos artefatos manufaturados ao longo do perfil. A área em estudo localiza-se na região noroeste do município de Campinas/SP, abrangendo parte da planície aluvial do ribeirão das Pedras, mais especificamente o trecho entre sua nascente e a Rodovia Dom Pedro I (SP-65). O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar os Tecnossolos dessa área e compreender a história de sua formação. A metodologia adotada compreendeu a: investigação do histórico de uso e ocupação local, observação da paisagem (vegetação, ocupação), coleta de amostras de solo para a realização de análises físicas e químicas e interpretação dos resultados buscando relações entre os níveis de fertilidade, elementos contaminantes e os artefatos encontrados nos perfis. Os resultados mostraram que de maneira geral, os solos da área de estudo são arenosos, apresentam altos níveis de fertilidade e concentrações de elementos como Bário (Ba), Cromo (Cr), Cobre (Cu), Chumbo (Pb), Níquel (Ni), Vanádio (V) e Zinco (Zn) acima dos limites de prevenção estabelecidos pela CETESB.
Erişkin Hastada Tek Kamera Portu İle Laparoskopik Gastrostomi Postoperatif Morbidite İlişkili Faktörler ve Sonuçların Açık Gastrostomi Tekniği İle Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Derici Serhan
Published: June 2019

Oral yoldan beslenemeyen
hastalar için enteral beslenme mideye yerleştirilen kateter vasıtasıyla
yapılabilir. Bu bir Nazogastrik(NG) kateter, cerrahi gastrostomi kateteri ya da
peruktan endoskopik gastrostomi(PEG) kateteri olabilir. PEG uygulamasının
mümkün olmadığı durumlarda cerrahi gastrostomi uygulaması gerekir. Bu makalede
tek kamera portu kullanılarak U dikiş tekniği ile laparoskopik yöntemle
gastrostomi kateteri yerleştirilen hastalarda postoperatif morbidite ilişkili
faktörlerin tartışılması ve sonuçların açık gastrostomi sonuçlarıyla
karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır.

Materyal ve
Metot

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi
Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı’nda tek kamera portu kullanılarak Mart 2014-Mayıs
2018 tarihleri arasında laparoskopik gastrostomi ameliyatı yapılmış 30 ile
Ağustos 2010-Temmuz2015 tarihleri arasında açık gastrostomi yapılmış 30
hastanın verileri geriye dönük dosya inceleme yöntemi ile elde edilerek
incelendi.

Bulgular

                  Laparoskopik
ve açık gastrostomi hastaları için grup için ortanca yaş:62(27-83) & 59(19-82). İki grup için de en
sık endikasyon: Baş-boyun malignitesi olan hastalarda kapalı ağız-mide pasajı.
Ortalama ameliyat süresi: 37,7(±15,1)&75,1(±24,1)dakika. En sık
postoperatif komplikasyon: Pnomoni:7(%23)&10(%33), 3(%10)&5(%17)
hastada pnomoni ilişkili mortalite. Komplikasyon ilişkili risk faktörleri: Pre
op NG sonda ile besleme (OR:13.189) pulmoner
enfeksiyon öyküsü(OR:20.848),
açık gastrostomi(OR:9,72).

Sonuç

                  Per-oral beslenmenin mümkün olmadığı hastalar için
en güvenli beslenme şekli PEG kateter vasıtasıyla enteral beslenmedir. PEG
uygulaması yapılamayan hastalarda cerrahi gastrostomi yapılabilir. Geri
dönüşsüz hastalıklarda NG aracılığıyla besleme yaparak uzun süre beklemek
yerine özellikle de nozokomiyal pulmoner enfeksiyon gelişmeden gastrostomi
yapılması yerinde olacaktır. Morbidite riskini daha da azaltmak için açık
cerrahi yerine, oldukça minimal invaziv bir teknik olarak 5mm tek kamera portu
ile uygulanan U dikiş laparoskopik gastrostomi tekniği tercih edilebilir.
Phytoseiid mites on conifers
Authors: Hajdú Zsuzsanna , Szabó Árpád , Pénzes Béla
Published: June 2019

The abundance and species diversity of phytoseiids were studied in the evergreen collection of the Corvinus University of Budapest at Soroksár from March to August 2010. 329 phytoseiid mite specimens were collected from 15 cultivars of coniferous trees belonging to the following 4 genera: Juniperus, Abies, Picea and Pinus. 6 phytoseiid mite species have been identified: Amblyseius andersoni (Koch, 1957), Amblyseius tenuis Westerboer 1963, Anthoseius bakeri (Garman, 1948), Anthoseius involutus Livshitz et Kuznetzov 1972, Typhlodromus baccetti Lombardinii 1960 and Typhlodromus cotoneastri Wainstein 1963. The dominant phytoseiid species were Amblyseius andersoni and Anthoseius involutus.Amblyseius tenuis and Typhlodromus baccettii are new to the Hungarian fauna. Typhlodromus baccettii was found on Juniperus scopulorum 'Silver Star' and 'Moonglow' while Amblyseius tenuis was collected from Picea glauca 'Alberta Globe'.
Research on the allelopathic effect among the species Tanacetum vulgare and some agricultural crops
Authors: Hodişan Nicolae , Csep Nicolae
Published: June 2019

The research presents the results of the allelophatic effect upon the germination and growth of plants, immediately after springing, viewed as the interaction between the species of Tanacetum vulgare sin Chrysanthemum vulgare and three other crops: wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), rape (Brassica napus ssp. oleifera L.). The experiments that were performed consisted in applying treatments with aqueous extracts obtained from the roots, leaves, stems and flowers harvested from T. vulgare plants upon the seeds of the three agricultural crops mentioned before. In all aqueous extracts, the results indicate the presence of some chemical compounds that have inhibiting allelophatic effect. The plants upon which tests were made showed great sensitivity, the results on their germination and growth being significantly negative and highly significantly negative.The conclusions of this research sustain the idea of setting new research objectives in order to discover the chemical compounds from T. vulgare extracts that have such a stong effect and the possibilities they offer.
Changes in weed flora of basket willow (Salix viminalis L.) under different soil nutrient supply
Authors: Szabó Miklós , Szabó Béla , Bányácski Sándor , Simon László
Published: June 2019

The world is in a continuous progress, as a result of which energy consumption and with this the release of gases with adverse impact show rapid increase. As a result of the survey conducted by the International Energy Agency, if the major economic powers do not initiate a change in their energy policy, the increase of energy consumption may as well reach 40 % by 2030. This increased energy demand is getting more and more difficult to fulfill with the fossil energy resources, which is to lead to an increasing significance of renewable energy resources. In Hungary, these energy resources are the best to provide with biomass growth. Biomass growth for energetic purpose can mostly be provided by energy plants, out of which “energy willow” (Salix viminalis L.) is outstanding with its high yield and with its excellent burning technology characteristics of its timber. The willow’s cropping technology is being established in our country. One of our tasks is to work out an adequate weed control plan. The professional and safe use of herbicides can increase the success of production. In our paper, we discuss the weed flora data collected on  treatments applied in the different fertilizer and compost. We started our survey in 2010. We examined twelve different fertilizer and compost treated areas. The dominant weeds were: Amaranthus retroflexus, Chenopodium album, Echinochloa crus-galli among annuals; Cirsium arvense and Agropyron repens among the perennials.
Yield of herbicide tolerant sunflower hybrids due to the different herbicide treatments
Authors: Vígh Tímea , Kerekes Gábor , Hoffmann Richard , Kazinczi Gabriella
Published: June 2019

Sunflower is our most important oil-plant grown on the largest area in Hungary. In Europe sunflower has been grown since the 16th century. In recent years sunflower growing area is between 450-500 thousand hectares. Weed management in sunflower production is getting more and more difficult in case of annual and perennial dicotyledonous weeds, especially in dry springs. Two active ingredients, imazamox and tribenuron-methyl could be a solution for farmers for the control of these weeds in herbicide tolerant sunflower hybrids (Christensen-Reisinger 2000, Hódi-Torma 2004, Nagy et al. 2006). Most of the farmers choose the Clearfield technology and the use of tribenuron-methyl herbicides. In 2009 imazamox- (IMI) and tribenuron-methyl- (SU) tolerant sunflower hybrids were produced on 200 hectares in Hungary, of which 150 hectares was IMI, while 50 hectares was SU-hybrids. Small plot experiments were carried out to investigate the phytotoxicity of herbicides on imazamox (IMI) and tribenuron-methyl (SU) tolerant sunflower hybrids under field conditions. At harvest we measured the moisture content of achenes and average yield.
Macroevolutionary Evaluation Methods Extended, Consolidated, and Exemplified with Anoectangium (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta) in North America and the Himalayas
Authors: Zander Richard H.
Published: June 2019

Methods of macroevolutionary systematics as recently modified are explained and applied to the genus Anoectangium Schwägr. (Pottiaceae) in hyperoceanic areas of coastal northwestern North America. It was revealed that this area harbored species like those reported for the Himalayan region of northern India. Keys are provided for North American and Himalayan species of the genus. A macroevolutionary analysis, detailed in the Methods section, distinguishes and gives relationships between the species. There is strong Bayesian support for progenitor-descendant pairs and lineages. Anoectangium thomsonii Mitt. is considered a synonym of A. aestivum (Hedw.) Mitt. Anoectangium crassinervium Mitt. is transferred to Molendoa Lindb., under a nomen novum with A. handelii Schiffn. as a synonym. Anoectangium incrassatum Broth., related to the Asian A. clarum Mitt., is reported as a well-characterized species from the West Indies. Anoectangium stracheyanum Mitt. is re-lectotypified. Distinctions between A. aestivum and A. euchloron (Schwägr.) Spruce in the New World are clarified. Causal explanations in systematics are equated with entropy maximization in Shannon information analysis in the context of serial descent. A Pleistocene species pump hypothesis is advanced to explain the stenomorphic populations of species of the genus in eastern North America.
Cambios en la presión arterial media y frecuencia cardíaca según las diferentes posiciones del manguito con respecto a la línea media longitudinal del cuerpo
Authors: Maya Cancino A , Coronado Ocampo A , Ramírez Vindas V , Trejos Chiulli I , Azofeifa Delgado V
Published: June 2019

La presión arterial media y la frecuencia cardiaca son parámetros que se ven afectadosdirectamente por la posición del manguito con respecto a la línea media longitudinal del cuerpo.Ante las diferentes posiciones del manguito, la columna hidrostática y la gravedad afectan elretorno venoso, el cual es regulado por el barorreflejo. La presión arterial media aumentacuando el manguito se encuentra colgando de la camilla y disminuye cuando el manguito seencuentra en una posición de 90° con respecto a la línea longitudinal del cuerpo (F= 6,48;g.l= 2-39; P= 0,0037). La frecuencia cardiaca es igual independientemente de la posición delmanguito (F= 0,60; g.l= 2-39; p= 0,55). La posición del manguito tiene importancia clínica, yaque sin una posición correcta de este, la gravedad y la columna hidrostática van a afectar losvalores tanto de la presión arterial media como la frecuencia cardiaca y consecuentemente, lavaloración del paciente.
Bozulan Nâfile İbâdetlerin Mezheplere Göre Kazâsı
Authors: BUĞDA Alimcan , BÖLÜKBAŞ Emre
Published: June 2019

Fakihler, hadîs ve
âyetlerden yola çıkarak, başlanılan nâfile ibâdetlerin tamamlanmasının ve
bozulması hâlinde kazâsının gerekip gerekmediğini tartışmışlardır. Bu hususta
Hanefî âlimleri başlanılan nâfile ibâdetin tamamlanması gerektiğini ve
bozulması hâlinde kazâsının vâcip olacağını savunmuşturlar. Şâfiî ve Hanbelî
fakihleri bu türden ibâdetlerin tamamlanmasının gerekmediğini, bozulması
durumda kazâ edilmesinin vâcip olmadığını ifade etmişlerdir. Mâlikî âlimleri
ise başlanılan nâfile ibâdetlerin tamamlanması gerektiğini belirtmekle beraber,
ibâdetlerin özürsüz olarak bozulması hâlinde kazâyı gerekli görmemişlerdir.
Fakat bu ibâdetler kişinin tercihi neticesinde yarıda bırakılırsa kazânın
gerekli olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Makalede mezheplerin nâfile ibâdetlerin edâ
ve kazâ hususundaki görüşleri, dayandıkları delilleri ve görüş ayrılığı olan
durumlarda benimsedikleri usûl kâideleri mukayeseli olarak tahlil edilmiştir.
Respon Pertumbuhan Tanaman Lidah Mertua (Sansivera Sp) Yang dibudidaya Pada Jenis Media Tanam Tanah Berbeda Dengan Pemberian Pupuk Bokashi Hijauan Daun Kudo
Authors: Iinnaninengseh Iinnaninengseh , Ayuswastika Jasni
Published: June 2019

Lidah mertua adalah salah satu komoditas hortikultura yang tahan terhadap kekeringan yang mampu menyerap lebih dari 107 unsur polutan yang ada dan berbahaya di udara.Tempat tumbuh Keasaman (pH) media tanam yang ideal untuk Sansevieria adalah 5,5-7,5. Meskipun demikian tanaman ini bisa bertoleransi pada rentang pH 4,5-8,5. Pada kondisi asam, penyerapan hara nitrat dan fosfor akan terhambat.Penelitian ini  bertujuan untuk mengetahui respon pertumbuhan tanaman lidah mertua (sansivera sp.) yang dibudidaya  pada jenis media tanam tanah berbeda dengan pemberian pupuk bokashi hijauan daun kudo.  berlangsung dari bulan september sampai desember 2016.Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok pola faktorial terdiri dari dua faktor yaitu.Faktor pertama yang terdiri dari dua taraf yaitu: Jenis media tanam tanah berbeda (T) yang terdiri dari dua taraf yaitu media tanah lahan tegalan (T1) dan media tanah salin(T2).Faktor kedua  adalah pemberian pupuk bokashi hijauan daun kudo yang terdiri dari tiga taraf yaitu: tanpa pemberian pupuk (B0),pemberian pupuk 100g/polybag (B1) dan pemberian pupuk 200g/polybang (B2). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa interaksi antara jenis media tanam tanah berbeda dengan pemberian pupuk bokashi hijauan daun kudo (TxB) tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap parameter pengamatan. Namun tanpa pemberian pupuk bokashi hijauan daun kudo (B0) memberikan pengaruh baik  terhadap parameter tinggi tanaman dan jenis media tanam tanah yang berbeda (T) tidak memberikan pengaruh baik terhadap parameter yang diukur.
Prospek Kakao Nasional dalam Perspektif Kebijakan
Authors: Depparaba Frederik , Karim Harli A
Published: June 2019

Perhatian Pemerintah terhadap usahatani kakao cukup besar, hal ini tercermin dengan diselenggarakannya program dan proyek dan didukung sejumlah lembaga penelitian dan lembaga lainnya yang tertujuan untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dan produksi kakao nasional. Kakao nasional berada pada urutan ke-2 penghasil kakao dunia setelah Pantai Gading, Afika Barat, suatu capaian produksi yang signifikan sebagai penghasil devisa utama dalam ekspor komoditi perkebunan. Meskipun dalam tahun 2018 terdapat penurunan produksi kakao nasional karena berbagai faktor teknis, non teknis, dan produktivitas fluktuatif, namun itu tidak menjadi kendala dalam upaya peningkatan produktivitas dan produksi kakao nasional ke depan, dengan harapan kendala teknis dan non teknis dapat diatasi dengan dukungan berbagai pihak yang terkait dengan industri kakao nasional.
Evaluasi Penentuan Waktu Tanam Padi (Oriza Sativa L.) Berdasarkan Analisa Curah Hujan Dan Ketersediaan Air Pada Wilayah Bedungan Sekka-Sekka Kabupaten Polewali Mandar
Authors: Karim Harli A , Aliyah Mardjani
Published: June 2019

Tanaman  padi merupakan tanaman penting dan strategis di Indonesia. Kebutuhan pangan khususnya beras mengalami peningkatan setiap tahunnya. Salah satu unsur iklim yang sangat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan produksi padi adalah curah hujan. Produktivitas rata-rata tanaman padi berkisar 5,14 t /ha.  Padahal, potensi produktivitas tanaman padi dapat mencapai 10-11 t/ha.  Salah satu penyebabkan rendahnya produktivitas tersebut adalah ketersediaan air khususnya pada musim kemarau. Upaya yang bisa diakukan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah dengan mengevaluasi dari optimasi waktu tanam berdasarkan  analisa curah hujan dan ketersediaan air.  Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dengan sumber data primer dan data sekunder.  Data primer diperoleh dari observasi langsung di lapangan tentang kegiatan dan penerapan teknik budidaya hingga waktu panen dan pasca panen. Data primer juga diperoleh dari suatu pengukuran curah hujan, tanah, hidrotopografi dan teknis jaringan. Data sekunder diperoleh dari penelusuran kepustakaan berupa buku-buku teks, laporan penelitian, jurnal ilmiah, peta serta internet. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi waktu tanam padi berdasarkan analisa curah hujan dan ketersediaan air pada Bendungan Sekka-Sekka Kabupaten Polewali Mandar. Hasil penelitian Bendungan Sekka-sekka terbagi menjadi 2 jaringan primer yakni  Saluran Induk Maloso Kanan dan Saluran Induk Maloso Kiri. Pembagian air di dilakukan berdasarkan 3 UPTD yakni UPTD Bendung Sekka-Sekka, UPTD Maloso Kanan dan UPTD Maloso Kiri. Penentuan waktu tanam di Wilayah Bendungan Sekka Musim tanam I dimulai pada Bulan Maret  dan Bulan April sedangkan pada musim II dimulai pada Bulan Juli , Agustus dan September.
The Functional Characteristics of Teacher Talks In English Classroom
Authors: Sahlim Muh.
Published: June 2019

The aim of this research is to identify functional characteristics of English teacher talks when delivering material in English classroom for target students in Makassar Islamic University. The design of this research is descriptive qualitative. The data are obtained from talks of four teachers through observation, recording, interview and field notes. The teacher talks are carefully transcribed. The data are analyzed by categorizing the teachers’ talks to find out the functional characteristics of the talks. The research indicated nine functional characteristics of teacher talks: introducing material, correcting, repeating, explaining, defining, giving example, clarifying, questioning and encouraging. Each functional characteristic is employed to make the teaching process meaningful for the students’ comprehensions.
Kemampuan Koneksi Matematika Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Matematika Bentuk Cerita Ditinjau Dari Kemampuan Awal Matematika Siswa SMP Negeri 1 Majene
Authors: Yahya Amran
Published: June 2019

The type of this research is descriptive research that aims to determine the ability of students mathematical connections to solve the problem of story form on Triangle and Triangle material in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Majene based on students' early math ability. The subjects of the study were 6 students consisting of 2 students with a high level of early math ability, 2 students with moderate level of math ability, and 2 students with low level of early math ability. The result of the research shows that (1) students with high level of high mathematics ability have high mathematical connection ability, students with high ability level can solve problems and connect them with mathematics, science (other), and daily life well. But there are students who have little problem in solving the problem (2) students with the basic level of mathematics skills have medium math connection ability, students with ability level are able to understand the problem, but have difficulty in solving the problem and connect it with mathematics concept, fields), and daily life. (3) students with low level of early math ability have low mathematical connection ability, Students with low ability level have difficulty in understanding determine the elements of the problem so that they can not solve the problem and connect it with mathematics, science (other), and also everyday life.
Pengaruh Strategi Quantum Learning Terhadap Hasil Belajar Menulis Teks Tanggapan Deskriptif
Authors: Indraswari Citra , Kurnia Kurnia , Nur Suhaebah
Published: June 2019

In the implementation of the learning ability to write descriptive response text. lack of use of a variety of strategies causes students to feel bored following learning. The reality happened to students of class VII A as an experimental (group) class, and class VII B as a class (group) control of 5 Wonomulyo State Junior High School in Polewali Mandar District. The population of this study was the entire class VII of the 5th Junior High School of Wonomulyo, Polewali Mandar Regency, totaling 176 people, who were placed in five classes. The sample in this study were 2 classes randomly selected from 6 classes based on the results of simple random sampling and prior to determining the sample beforehand the initial test (Pre-test) was carried out to all participants in class VII of the 5 Wonomulyo Junior High School and the class that obtained grades the same or almost the same average is taken as an assessment class. This assessment will use 1 experimental class and 1 control class. Based on the results of simple random sampling, class VII A as an experimental class, and class VII B as a control class. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. The inferential statistical test results show that the value of t count at equal variances assumed = 2.034 df = 54, and obtained t table = 2.004 so that t count = 2.034> t table = 2.004 and significance 0.004
Alih Fungsi Lahan Pertanian Menjadi Kawasan Pemukiman Di Kecamatan Polewali Kabupaten Polewali Mandar
Authors: Ir Rustan , Syaeba Muhammad
Published: June 2019

Transfer of Agricultural Land Function into Settlement Area in Polewali Mandar District Polewali District. Increasing the number of residents indirectly affects the amount of housing demand. The construction of housing areas in Polewali Subdistrict, Polewali Mandar Regency has increased along with population growth. For these activities, developers often utilize and convert agricultural land. In this case the Regional Government through the RTRW Regulation No.2 of 2013 concerning the 2012-2032 Polewali Mandar District Spatial Plan has a role in regulating and controlling the use of agricultural land. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. In this study the results showed that the conversion of agricultural land to the construction of residential areas was regulated in the establishment of spatial patterns for residential areas, while the percentage of agricultural land diverted to housing was 2,091 ha with uneven distribution in all Polewali Mandar Districts.
Implementasi Sistem Layanan Informasi Profil Desa Melalui Media Online Untuk Meningkatkan Tranparansi Informasi Desa
Authors: Mansur
Published: June 2019

Sistem layanan informasi profil desa memiliki peranan penting dalam membantu perangkat desa untuk mengumpulkan data dan menyajikan informasi secara luas kepada masyarakat sehingga pengembangan desa dapat diketahui oleh masyarakat secara up-to-date, bahkan akan memungkinkan terjalinnya kerjasama desa dengan pihak lain yang bermanfaat bagi desa tersebut. Dalam hal ini, masyarakat juga berperan aktif untuk membantu mendorong perkembangan pemerintah desa dengan memberikan masukan kepada perangkat desa. Untuk itu, perlu dilakukan implementasi sistem layanan informasi profil desa melalui media online untuk meningkatkan tranparansi informasi desa dengan menggunakan bahasa pemograman PHP dan MySQL sebagai database. Implementasi sistem tersebut dapat membantu perangkat desa dalam mengumpulkan data, dokumentasi kegiatan dan menyajikan informasi seperti informasi profile desa meliputi sambutan, sejarah, struktur organisasi, perangkat desa dan visi misi desa, informasi mengenai kelembagaan meliputi pemberdayaan masyarakat, lembaga adat, PKK, BUMDES, karang taruna dan lembaga lain, informasi monografi meliputi data umum, kependudukan, sarana dan prasarana, kewenangan, keuangan  dan data bencana, dan informasi direktori meliputi peraturan, berita, daftar kegiatan, potensi, galeri dan buku tamu serta informasi monografi dalam bentuk grafik yang disampaikan kepada masyarakat secara cepat sehingga dapat dijadikan sebagai wadah untuk mempromosikan potensi desa kepada masyarakat luar secara luas
Sistem Informasi Geografis Kawasan Bencana Alam Kabupaten Polewali Mandar Dengan Google Maps
Authors: Hamka  , Syarli  , Qashlim Akhmad
Published: June 2019

Sistem informasi geografis berbasis web memungkinkan untuk dapat digunakan dalam mengumpulkan dan menganalisis data kritis pada wilayah tertentu. Google Maps sebagai teknologi berbasis web menyediakan layanan peta secara online. Google Maps telah digunakan pada berbagai bidang, seperti pementaan wilayah taman nasional, analisis dan perencanaan wilayah kota dan tata ruang, analisis curah hujan, dan eksplorasi kebijakan penggunaan lahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun sistem informasi geografis kawasan bencana Alam di Kabupaten Polewali Mandar menggunakan google maps, API Key di embedded kedalam pemprograman untuk memaksimalkan kinerja dari google maps. Data dalam penelitian adalah data atribut dan data spatial, data ini dipersiapkan dengan tiga tahap, pertama membuat data atribut yakni melakukan inventarisasi data informasi dan lokasi kawasan bencana, kedua, membuat data spatial yakni menemukan lokasi dalam peta dan mendapatkan koordinat kawasan, ketiga menghubungkan data atribut dan data spatial dengan query processing. Hasil penelitian ini, sebuah web sistem informasi geografis kawasan bencana alam polewali mandar yang disajikan menggunaan google Maps.
Implementasi Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Untuk Menghitung Persedian Bahan Baku Tahu
Authors: Sarjan Muhammad , Assiddiq Muhammad , Purnamasari
Published: June 2019

Proses manajemen persediaan bahan baku Tahu pada industri rumahan sangat krusial jika kedelai terlalu lama disimpan digudang maka kualitas kedelai pun akan menurun atau bahkan rusak sehingga hal ini menimbulkan kerugian bagi pabrik. Persediaan dapat dikendalikan dengan Model Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) metode dapat menghasilkan perhitungan jumlah pesanan ekonomis dengan biaya seminimal mungkin. Penelitian ini bertujuang untuk mengetahui jumlah persediaan bahan baku yang tepat. Hasil penelitian ini dibangun menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Visual Studio 2008 dengan Microsoft Acces untuk membangun databasenya dan data report yang merupakan paket dari Visual Basic itu sendiri untuk membuat laporannya.
Perancangan Dan Penerapan Sistem Informasi E-Market Hiburan Untuk Memenuhi Kebutuhan Hajatan Bagi Masyarakat Kabupaten Indramayu Berbasis Online
Authors: Lubis Ghozali Ahmad , Rifa'i Ahmad , Iryanto
Published: June 2019

Hajatan merupakan acara yang sangat istimewa bagi setiap orang. Kemeriahan hajatan merupakan suatu hal yang sering diadakan guna memberikan rasa sukacita dalam hajatan. Hiburan merupakan salah satu komponen dalam hajatan untuk memeriahkan suatu acara hajatan, tetapi penyewaan hiburan terkadang menjadi kendala seperti tanggal dan bulan yang tidak cocok serta harga sewa dan fasilitas yang sering berubah-ubah. E-Market merupakan salah satu bentuk media yang memasarkan layanan kepada pelanggan menggunakan media web. E-Market menjadi sangat dibutuhkan karena kemudahan akses dan murahnya penyebaran informasi. Mulai dari smartphone hingga perangkat desktop sekarang sudah mendukung kemudahan akses karena aplikasi dibangun dengan teknologi responsive desain. Aplikasi e-market hiburan untuk kebutuhan hajatan ini merupakan solusi bagi permasalahan sewa hiburan di suatu hajatan agar setiap orang yang akan hajatan tidak terlalu kesulitan dalam melakukan penyewaan suatu hiburan
Movimento LGBT ocupando e transformando os espaços
Authors: Ferreira Souza Wilians Ventura
Published: June 2019

Os movimentos sociais possuem uma característica considerada a priori de sua existência, isto é, a luta por conquistas e direitos, utilizando-se dos espaços para travarem suas lutas. Evidenciando a presença do fator da militância em busca de direitos, e também do corpo como uma representação de luta, está sendo lançada uma tentativa de compreender a representatividade dos corpos nos espaços de militância e nos espaços de relações desses indivíduos. Também início um grande esforço para construir a história da formação do movimento LGBT de Presidente Prudente, trago na presente obra duas entrevistas a militantes do movimento LGBT de Presidente Prudente, sendo uma delas uma mulher transexual e deficiente visual, que compartilha suas experiências dentro da militância e sobretudo suas experiências enquanto mulher transexual, levanto também uma indagação caracterizando o corpo como um espaço particular, mas que também se relaciona com outros corpos, portanto o corpo modificado, modifica também os espaços?
Produtos cartográficos intermediários para a elaboração do Mapa de Fragilidade Ambiental do município de Anhumas – SP
Authors: Santos da Silva Ariane Aparecida , Moroz Caccia Gouveia Isabel Cristina
Published: June 2019

O artigo apresenta produtos cartográficos referentes à aspectos morfológicos e morfométricos do município de Anhumas-SP. Elaborados em ambiente de Sistema de Informações Geográficas (SIG) a partir de dados SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) disponibilizados pelo Projeto TOPODATA – INPE, os mapas gerados (hipsométrico, clinográfico e de curvatura do terreno) permitiram identificar importantes aspectos do relevo da área de estudo, tais como as altimetrias e declividades predominantes, bem como a geometria do terreno.  Posteriormente, esses mapas serão utilizados para a elaboração de um Mapa de Fragilidade Ambiental
Geografía y sus Epistemologías: nuevas narrativas, nuevos problemas
Authors: Novack Paula Neumann , Martinez Cesar Augusto Ferrari
Published: June 2019

En este artículo, se revisan los grandes flujos teóricos de la epistemología geográfica, buscando resaltar sus problemas, contribuciones y contradicciones. Se optó por una estructura cronológica en la cual se desarrollan los principales aportes y se señalan en resumen los autores clave a cada uno de los siguientes grupos teóricos: geografía clásica, geografía cuantitativa, geografía crítica, geografía de la percepción y geografía postmoderna. Se pone énfasis en autores y procesos que se desarrollaran o influenciaran las geografías latinoamericanas. Al final, se sugiere una agenda de investigación basado en tres nuevas giras epistemológicas contemporáneas que proponen nuevos problemas y nuevos temas para complejizar los estudios del espacio.
A escola e o racismo: uma análise das condições do ensino da questão étnico-racial brasileira nas escolas públicas do município de Presidente Prudente - SP
Authors: Ferreira Martins Fabiano , Ribeiro do Carmo Santos Jéssica , Pavoni João Vitor , Stuani do Nascimento Mariana , Eduardo Teodoro Silas
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo é resultado de um trabalho apresentado a uma disciplina do curso de graduação em Geografia (licenciatura) da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Estadual Paulista (FCT Unesp), no campus de Presidente Prudente - SP. O objetivo geral foi o de identificar como a questão racial tem sido trabalhada em escolas públicas de Presidente Prudente, em diálogo com as políticas educacionais nacionais e estaduais. Para isso, verificou-se junto à equipe pedagógica (direção ou coordenação) e aos professores da área de humanas (sobretudo história e geografia) de uma escola estadual do município, como as questões étnico-raciais estão sendo trabalhadas no cotidiano escolar, analisando também o material didático utilizado com o intuito de identificar se (e como) tais questões comparecem nos conteúdos trazidos. Foi possível concluir, através das entrevistas, que há uma divergência de posições por parte dos segmentos escolares, evidenciando formações distintas, e que dentro da formação profissional, o tratamento deste assunto deixa a desejar. Quanto aos livros didáticos, percebeu-se que os conteúdos relativos à questão étnico-racial chegam a estar presentes, mas muitos dos textos presentes no material analisado são demasiadamente superficiais.
Migração de trabalhadores jornaleros agrícolas para o capital nos Estados de Oaxaca, Chiapas e Guerrero (México)
Authors: Bento Fredi Dos Santos
Published: June 2019

Este texto visa à reflexão em torno da configuração apresentada nos estados de Oaxaca, Chiapas e Guerrero no México nessa viragem do século XXI, podendo se perceber o avanço cada vez mais voraz do capital sobre o trabalho, imerso em ambientes refeitos pela reestruturação produtiva. Nesse início do século XXI, se amplifica cada vez mais a ofensiva do capital sobre o trabalho, impulsionada pela necessidade insaciável de acumulação / reprodução na América Latina. No Brasil, entre as várias formas de concretização deste modelo social, destacamos a agrohidronegócio canavieiro, que sob a prerrogativa do discurso falacioso do desenvolvimento nacional, sustentável, etc., omite várias queixas em relação a violações trabalhistas, a saúde dos trabalhadores, sustentabilidade, questão sindical, questões ambientais, entre outras. Um exemplo é a configuração apresentada na Região Administrativa Presidente Prudente (São Paulo, Brasil) que nos ocuparam em nossos estudos no país, com destaque para a migração de trabalhadores de várias regiões do Nordeste brasileiro, para o corte manual de cana de açúcar. Nesta perspectiva, neste texto tentamos entender a realidade dos trabalhadores migrantes temporários no México, especificamente nos estados de Oaxaca e Chiapas, procurando analisar seu trabalho e trajetória de vida.